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Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-06-24
LAW MISCONSTRUED
RELATIVE TO GAS TAX
State and Oil Company Officials
Are Soon To Have Plain In
structions Issued

That proper construction may be
placed upon the law pertaining to
gasoline dealers contributing one cent
per gallon tax to the state for fuel
sold, there will be meeting soon at
Louisville of the state officers, to-
gether with those representing the oil
companies Fdoing business in Ken
lucky. At this meeting it is expect
ell the proper Interpretation of the
law will be presented and instructions
TO county clerks issued. According to
the original idea, it was necessary for
all dealers, including the retailers, to
register with the county clerk and
report the volume of business during
the month. 1t is said this would not
only complicate matters, but would
bring about a mass of extra work up
On the part of all concerned.
The intention, it is claimed, to have
'he companies guage u and measure
Every tank of oil sent to each coun-
ty there being county inspector al
ready employed, and to have one cent
for every gallon revert to the state.
This, according to County Clerk Jen-
nings Maupin, would eliminate d great
AMOUNT of work and admit of the of
icer keeping the records more easily
md promptly, enabling him to tender
his reports to the state at the begin
ling of each month. This, no doubt,
will be the course pursued.
The situation as presented at pres
mt, is complicated. There are mary
Who did not properly construe the
meaning of the law, despite the pub
icity given it. 1t is the intention to
10 away with the complicated fea-
ures and turn the extra work Over
20 the wholesaler, and have him re-
urn to the state the proper tax, ac-
ording to the reports of the inspec-
ors. Madison county is said to be
me of the most important in the
tate and one of the most extensive
gasoline users. This, it is said, is
lue to the extensive modern machin-
ry employed in the agricultural dis
tricts.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-06-24
Big FIGHT IMPENDS
ON PROHIBITION ISSUE
Moist Plank Question Will Be
Fought On Floor of San
Francisco Convention
CBy Associated Pressl

San Francisco, June 24-The
arrival of Senator Glass and
Charles F. Murphy, The Tam
mainly Hall leader, for tie DEM
ocratic National Convention, at
tracted particular attention to-
day.
Senator Glass. it is rep u ed,
brought President Wilson's own
draft of the platform. while
Murphy, fresh from the confer
ence of party strategists at
French Lick, Indiana, was the
center of speculation on the pro-
hibition issue.
Many delegates had the i'm
preston that Murphy would lead
i'll an effort to patch up the anti
bone dry plank. Both are busy
as beavers, but silent.
The prospects for a fight OH
the convention floor over PFC
hibition are apparently better
than ever.
The discussion of presidential
candidates still remains in the
background.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-06-24
STATE HOISTEIN
BREEDERS MEETING

The Kentucky State Holstein
Breeders Association is holding
its annual meeting at Coldstream
Farm, near Lexington, today. {.
B. Shaffer, proprietor of this ia
nous farm having extended an in
vitation to the fanciers of Hol-
stems to come and spend the day
inspecting his farm and herd.
A business meeting was held i'll
the morning, with several
speeches. A picnic dinner was
served on the lawn Of Manager
F. O. Bible. The soil experts who
are meeting at State University
will join the party for lunch at
Coldstream.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-06-24
HARDING'S 1912
"BLACKGUARD" TALK

San Francisco, Cal. June 24.-1
would rather come back as defeat
cd candidate for the presidency, with
the knowledge that California's dele
gates, obeying their instructions from
the public, voted for me to the last,
than to come home successful as the
result of an early morning conference
in room in a Chicago hotel by a
group of men representing the inter-
national banks"
This was the remark made by SEN
ator Hiram w. Johnson at Sacramen-
to yesterday afternoon when en- route
to this city, where he was the guest
of honor at warm homecoming at
the Water Terminal. 1t is no secret
that the Republican leaders expect
johnson eventually to support the re-
publican nominee:
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-06-24
LEVER ACT is UPHELD
2.s BY COURT ACTION TODAY

' Washington, dune 24.AApplieation
for a temporary injunction and stay
in the proceedings instituted by the
government under the Lever act
against C. A. Weed and the Sultz=
bach Clothing company, both of New
York, has been denied by Associate
Justice Day, of the United States Su-
preme court, the Department of JUS
tice was advised today.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-06-24
Railway Labor Board
Divided On Question

Chicago, June IA well con-
firmed report today said the Rail
way Labor Board was divided on
the wage controversy, the labor
group holding out for an award,
which both the company and pub
lie representatives thought was
eXorbitant and the company
group refusing to concede the
award, which the public group
considered was reasonable. The
Board members said that they ex-
pected to reach a satisfactory
agreement.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-06-24
"Bud" James Dead


l. c. James, 6l, we'll known
of Central Kentucky,
died of a complication of diseases
at his home i'll Harrodsburg after
an illness Of six months. He was
known as Bud to his many
friends. He conducted livery
stable for the past IS years and
also owned string of fine show
horses which were shown at the
various Kentucky fairs. He is
survived by his mother, Mrs.
Aaron James, his wife, Mrs. Mat
tie James, daughter, Miss Anna,
and son, I. c. James, Jr.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-06-24
Bryan Wants Kentucky
Delegates To Vote Dry

Omaha. Neb., June 24-Wet or
dry. Cox or a dark horse. notably
John w. Davis, Of West Virginia,
are the issues which are agitating
the Kentucky delegates as it pro
ceeds upon its luxurious western
pilgrimage aboard the Overland
Limited Everybody who left
Louisville Monday night was
safely counted when the trans
continental special pulled out of
Chicago at 7:10 Tuesday night
As they left Omaha this morning
the delegates realized that i'm
portant details OF the decisions at
San Francisco will rest upon
them.
First was the report passed
around by =. II. Callahan. that
William Jennings Bryan is to join
the train at Ogden. Utah. and it is
understood that he will attempt
to use his influence to gain Ken
tucky's vote for a dry plank. Sen
timent is divided on this point
among the delegates, the wiser
heads endeavotA,g toihold off the
insistence of DELEGATES Griffith
and Rohcr for a wine and beer
plank on the one hand and Con-
gressman Barkley Of Paducah for
a bone dry declaration on the 9TH
er.
While the delegation is in
structcd for Cox it is already evil
dent that many delegates intend
to leave the Ohioian if at any time
he shall slump in the balloting. To
offset this an effort is being made,
but the result will not be known
until the balloting Propaganda
in behalf Of John w. Davis. of
West Virginia, is being skillfully
sown by West Virginia interests
which have always been in close
touch with politics west of the
Big Sandy.
The important places to be set
tied are chairman of the delcga-
tiOn and members of the Commit
tees on Resolutions. Rules, Per
manent Organization and Gre
dentials. Senator Beckham is
mentioned for Permanent Organ
ization, Senator Stanley for Res
olutions, T. s. Rhea for Creden-
tials. and Mrs. Cora Wilson Stew
art for Rules. The Resolutions
Committee must settle the i'm
portant dry and Irish planks ano
the Rules Committee may abro-
gate the two-third rule. = Thi;
would help Cox. Judge A. P
Humphrey is being discussed as ;
member of the committee to no
tify the presidential nominee. Ev
erything is in the conference
stage. however, no slate having
vet been prepared.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-06-24
What's This?

Louisville, KY, June 24.-HarTy
Bloom, special correspondent en-
route to the San Francisco convention
With the Kentucky delegation, today
wires the Post that the prediction is
beirg made today that "Cox will last
bout three ballots in the CONVEX
ton" He says poll Of the delegation
;hcHs nine Tor McAdoo.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-06-24
CHAUTAuQUA TICKETS

Chautauqua tickets are Oh sale
at Perry's Drug Store, Stockton's
Drug Store. z. V. Elders Store,
Southern National Bank, State
Bank and Trust Company.
Buy your tickets early and
avoid the rush on last day, Tues
day, June 2o. Chautauqua begins
Wednesday, June 80.
All persons who signed for sea-
son tickets last year must get
them from Mrs. Moynahan or the
State Bank and Trust Co. Isl |
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-06-24
$500 Reward

Gov. Morrow has offered a re-
word of $500 for the arrest and
conviction of Robert Sandlin, ac-
cused of the murder of Miss Bes-
sic Allen, on Buffalo Creek, Ows-
ley county, on June 3. Six per-
sons are implicated III the murder.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-06-24
Hon. John Benefits
Picture For Court Room

Mr.. Waller Bennett has ordered
a life size portrait of his brother,
Hon. John Bennett, SO long a
member of the Richmond bar, to
be hung i'll the circuit court room.
Miss Adelaide Everhart, of De-
catur, Georgia, is the artist chos-
Ell to do the work.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-06-24
McADOO DENIES REPORT


New York, June 24.-At the Office
of William G. McAdoo here yesterday
afternoon it is said that there is ne
truth in a report printed by Davi'
Lawrence yesterday that the former
secretary of the treasury gave up ar
ambition to be the democatic nomi
nee for the presidency because he ha'
tuberculosis of the throat.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-06-24
Rsplies To President

Washington, June 24-Presi-
dent Wilson has received a reply
from the Railroad Labor Board
in Chicago, promising to expedite
the award in the railroad wage
controversy. in reply to the mes
sage sent by the President.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-06-24
LAST MAN TO SEE JOS.
ELWELL ALIVE IS FOUNI

New York, June 24.-If the stor
told by George A. Walters, negr
taxicab driver, is true, police author
tiles say, the Investigators of thu
mystery surrounding the murder o
Joseph Elwell, whist expert ant
turfman, have found the man WIN
was the last to see Elwell alive ex
cept the murderer himself.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-06-24
OHIO BANKER GETS 30
YEARS AND A BIG FINE

Youngstown, Ohio, June 24-Stand
ing with bowed head, Bruce r. Camp
bell, former secretary-treasurer ot
the Struthers Savings and Banking
company, now in process of liquidation
was sentenced late yesterday after
noon to serve 30 years in the stats
penitentiary at hard labor, and to pay
a fine of $4,000 and costs.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-06-24
MARRIED, THEN TO PRISON
by Associated Pressl


Clumbus, Ohio, June 24.-Otis f.
Mount, Of Columbus, married Miss
Incz N. Wynn, also of Columbus, at
the county court house here yester-
day. A few hours later Mount was
on his way to the federal prison at
Atlanta to serve 21 months for hav-
ing impersonated secret service Of
ficer. .,-,7--' ~ ~, ~ 4----
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-06-24
THE MARKETS

Cincinnati-Prime cattle strong
hogs steady; Chicago steady;
lambs strong. Jersey strong.
Louisville, June 24-Gattle $50;
slow; hogs 1900; active; sheep
5000; strong; all unchanged.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-06-24
JESSE SLATED TO HEAD
RAILROAD COMMISSION
CBv Associated Press)

VbV ASSOCIdCtu TeSSJ
Shelbyvlle, KY, June 24-Attorney
w. w. Jesse, of this city, is slated 20
succeed Richard Tobin as secretary
Of the state railroad commission, it
is understood here. Tobin is demo-
crat an dheld the place for eight
years.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-06-24
NoIsELEss GUN TESTED

Washington, June 24..,A new mod
ell of machine gun, operated by CEN
trifugal force and using no explosive
is being tested secretly by army off
cials and other governmental experts
at the Bureau of Standards.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-06-24
Can You Beat This?

Louisville, June 24-Squawks
IN the chicken house awakened
the family of Joseph Larue, Miss
Anna Larue found an old hen
neryously lowering over her
brood. Miss Larue reached un-
der the hen and pulled out a cow
snake four feet long, which had
eaten several of her brood.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-06-24

CLOSING out ladies gowns,
corset covers, and corsets at a
reduction. Charnoisette and silk
gloves in white and colors, hand
kerchiefs, neckwear, hosiery, etc.
at Mrs. Stouffer's. tn tn
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-06-24

FOR that boy these hot days
Rompers galore in good tub col
ors. 2 to 8 pears, or MILDLY, Dick
ems or Russian Blouse Suits in ali
white, or white with navy collars,
or in solid colors or stripes, 8 to
8 years, at reduced prices. Mrs.
Stouffer's. S tn hit
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-06-24

}STRAY-A spotted Shetland pony
came to Jack Taylor's place 1-2 mile
from Valley View on Tates Creek pike
the past week. Owner can have same
by proving property and paying all
charges. 152 4p
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-06-24
Weather For Kentucky

Fair tonight and probably Fri
day; not much change in temper
ature.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-06-24
BY
WHOLESALE COMING
Williams Oil Co. Men Among List
Accused of Misrepresenting
Property

New York, June 24-That four
oil companies, ten brokerage
houses and about fifty invidiuals
have been indicted by the federal
grand jury on a charge of using
the mails to defraud investors out
of millions of dollars, became
known here today.
They include the Ranger, w. P.
Williams and Crown Oil Com
panies and the Great Western Pc
troleum Company. Federal agents
throughout the country are now
engaged in rounding up the mer
indicted. 1t is charged they have
made gross misrepresentation
regarding oil properties and with
paying dividends out Of money re
ceived for sales Of stock.
Post office inspectors who gath
cred evidence on which the in
dictments were based, explained
that three defendants were ac.
cused OF promoting the sale O.
Crown oil stock, recently indicted
at Louisville, KY, for alleged
fraud in connection with another
oil company, The roundup now
being conducted is said to be tho
beginning of nation wide cam
paign against alleged oil stocl
swindlcrs, who are credited will
cleaning up a million dollars with,
in the last few months.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-06-24

ROOKWOOD Coffee makes
the best meal better. 1t has the
smack of flavor that will make
you ask for more. A luxury drink
in several grades to fit any purse.
D. B. Mckinney & Co. 14S If
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-06-24

The Williams Oil Company i
well known here, a number
Richmond men having purchaseo
stock some time ago when solici
tors were in the local fields. The,
have noted the Illustrations Of the
stock of the company.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-06-24

Wanted -Bookkeeper. Apply at
Madison Laundry. 1902
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-06-24

WANTED-To rent furnished rooms
or small house. G. H. Myers, Jr. $50 tt
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-06-16
MANITOBA ON LOOKOUT
FOR MAIDS AND WIVES

To relieve the shortage of house serv-
ants IN. Winnepeg. the Manitoba provin~
cial government has decided fo import
donceiics IN patches of 100 from England
and Scotland. lending them money 70
pay transportation and guaranteeing them
work upon arrival
The first party il ~ be assembled in
London NJ uncc aud TO sall on fhe first
steamer on which accommodations ran he
obtained Before winter, 7 Is expected
several parties will have como over and
tho servant problem in this community
viii be IN fair Wav toward solution
Although not proclaimed y 81 many
words thr governments nbjrct IN sub
=idit,ng immigration II \ selected class ~
Brfiah women Is twofold Tn relieve tho
shortaee af houscwprkcre and what s far
more important n HE Fp8rsolv settled
country, he shortage rf ageahip
women From Rritain's averabIndan0e
marked even before the wRr whirh re-
dlIccd ~ hundreds If thousands The num-
her II marriapeahle men. Manitoba will
draw strong. healthy young women
trained in the scicnco ~ hornenaklng tn
help equaliEc the aexes here
The immigrants are n be aeleeied hv .
committee of Canadian women. sent n
the British Ieies 10 10 - Preference rs
to fo gwen girls who did war work n the
Womena ARMY Auxiliary Corps nr any
other branch of army Or navy aervlre.
Before being accepted. applicants must
PASS rigid physical examination and Iusfl-
~ the committee nf women that they are
,f rre,od character
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-06-16
pARrs HoME or woMEv's crBs.

The bo1no n Tho American Wousr's
Cluh n Paris y the world farruv fIo'rl
Pe'rograd. which did sueh yalar' sc-
vicc during fho two yrarz of America
tho ,gar II was primarily established 9r
the Grsf American hoetcer houzr Frque-.
~ sake core ~ tho thousands n mothers.
sisters aud wives uf thr American s.'7rrv
r. he nf service to I'D American yorcn
who are travelling alone rs Frame yar
ilcularly n hrse vhr havr romr rver n
the zad pilgrimage NJ VISITING The grace rf
their loved once r nnr ~ 'hr r''87ry
cemeteries 4 thc club p1rpoee
The information barcap rrwcrs and
advises nf hpY.anl arj rre qHt='ore
uh,rr onlv strange ~ r'rauEr '7r9 eth
ask Fhc hotc' t=rf comfortable ard
rhcrrr There arc ruref attractive -flovr
dining h7ll te1 rooms reading wr'rg
and rozt raomq and s3 bedrooms rt'-
accommodations far li5 vorncr Tfr
location z ,dr7i ae H IL n rhe ~rr'r- f
Paria. giving caEv a~ee7s tr fnr zran5
houlevards. banks shops. 'hca'e-s srd
the opera
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-06-16

sex county and ls active in the Red ross
Motor Corpa She Is n member of St
paul'E Episcopal Church cho'f. has taken
part in many Of tho amateur nlays II the
town. and il The daughter oi the tram
master of the Georgetown dIylElnn of the
Penusylvanla railroad. and grandnIeee
Of former Congressman L Polk Mr.
MrDermott is the general superintendent
Of one Of the construction companies lay
ing cement roads in Sussex county
Mrs Delaware Clark. sister af G'haneei-
lor Charles NJ Curtis, has returned from
Syracuse. \ y, where she had gouc ia
attend tho commencement of Syracuse
University Mrs Clark's daughter. Miss
Frances Hurd Clark. was Il member q tho
graduating class.
An interesting wedding Of this eftcr-
noon will take place at Lcwcs, Delaware,
when Miss Anna Freeman Collins daugh-
ter Of MIR and Mrs. Willard Hopkins
Collins viii become the bride Of David
Joync Bullock. Jr, son Of the late David
Joync Bullock and Mrs Bullock Of
Walhngford, Pa.
The ceremony will bc performed By the
Rev |. NJ Chambers pastor of the church.
Miss CoitlnS VIII nave - lt'f otitA n
tendant her sister Miss Margaret Gallns
and Arthur Bullock Will act rs his brother 5
best man Edward Bullock and
Paul Palmer Of Walllngford vii be ushers
The bride viii wear An afternoon frogk
Of white crepe de chine and a White
milan hat She will carry bouquet ef
orchids. The maid Of honor will wear
pink organdie with a hat to match and
carry an old fashioned bouquet ef sweet
heart roses.
reception will follow Immediately
after the wedding Al the bride $ home
After August l. MIR and Mrs Bullock
will be at home in NallIngford.
House, 1906 West Eighth street. for
ale Has garage FOR two machines APP
ely at residence ADV
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-06-16
Mostly About People
reception following at the home OF Mr.
and Mrs. Wilson.

reception following at the home OF Mr.
and Mrs. Wilson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Pennington, Miss
CAROLYN Pennington and Robert Jr., Will
leave on June 21 for an extended trip OF he
northwestern Pacific coast and Alaska,
their itinerary including Toronton the
Great Lakes, Lake Louise. Vancouver and
nu mcrous other points of interest en-
70 ute.
One OF the most notable social events OF
the coming biennial convention OF the
General Federation of Women Clubs will
be the dinner rendered by past presidents
of the Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs
to the past presidents of the General
Federation. Already three Of the national
presidents have signihed their intention to
be present Mrs. Charles Dennison, New
York: Mrs Philip n Moore. St Louis.
and Mrs Percy Penny hacker, Austin.
Texas These, together with Mrs Josiah
Evans Cowlcs, Los Angeles, Cal, who will
retire from the presidency this year, and
other distinguished visitors will he the
complimentary guests Iowa club women
who were present when the general fedora
ton was organized, 80 years ago, when
into membership, will he the special
hostcsses of the occasion.
Mrs. J. Kearny Rogers, who spent the
winter in Florida, arrives today for a visit
here Mrs Rogers will be the guest OF
Mrs. William c. Matthews for a part OF
her stay She will so be at Hotel du Pont.
The engagement Of Miss Suzanne
Speakman, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs,
Willard A. Speakman, 10 William j.
Denham, is announced.
Mrs. Fred z. Bach, Miss barbara
Bach, Miss Dorothy Warner and Charles
Warner, form party leaving today Tor
the Poconos, where Mrs. Bach has a
summer home
They will stay two weeks, when Miss
Barbara Bach will 60 TO spend two months
in Massachusetts, as the guest OF Miss
Celia Tourtellot at the Tourtellot summer
home M Rehoboth. Mass, and Mr. and
Mrs Charles Griffith, Jr, at Brookline,
Mass Mrs Charles Griffith, Sr, will ac-
company her for visit 10 the latter.
The Delaware women who attended the
Republican Convention IN Chicago, have
returned with one Thought uppermoSi,
the reception afforded the women dele
gates TO the convention. and the fact tha,
Mrs. Douglass Robinson. sister Of Theo-
dore Roosevelt. reached tho high water
mark in the speeches Of the sessions Mrs.
Robinson g speech was universally ac-
knowledgcd the hest Of the convention
The sounding board used in the hig hall
gave back the men s voices with metallic
ring. but Mrs. Roblnson's voice was clear
as a bell. filling every corner of the room.
She was q most eloquent speaker, said one
Of the Wilmington party, which included
Colonel and Mrs Coleman du pont, Mr.
and Mrs John p Niclds, Mr. and Mrs.
Robert Richards stopped AZ the Hotel