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Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-05-05

Salvation Army officers in Pittsburgh
were amazed and pleased recently to
learn from Helen Keller herself that,
despite her handicaps, she is almost as
familiar with the work of the organ
ization as any doughboy who fought in
France.
In perfectly enunciated English this
girl, who in childhood was dumb as
well as blind and deaf, told Brigadier
Josephine Albright, in charge of the
Army's work in Pittsburgh. how high
ly she esteems the organization.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-05-05

girl, Brieadier saivationist

81 feel that all the afflicted of man.
kind have a tower of strength in the
Salvation Army" she stated.
81 honor the women of the organiza-
tion for their courage and efficiency.
'The Salvation Army is an organiza-
tion of lives showing forth the spirit
of Him who raises those that fall and
holds up those that are bowed down."
Miss Kellers tribute to the Saliva
tionists came in the course of a the
atrical trip which she is now making
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-05-05
THE MARKETS

Cincinnati-Hogs 25c to 75c
lower; tops $40; steers slow ;
others steady.
Louisville. May 5-Cattle $50;
steady and unchanged; hogs D.
oC0; SOC lower; tops SIS; sheep,
100; lower; $40; spring lambs,
$1S; fall lambs, $3.50.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-05-05
Newport Teachers Strike
But the Kids Are Happy
(By Associated Press)

Newport, KY, May 5-The en-
tire teaching force of the public
school went on an indefinite vaca-
tion here today for an annual
salary increase Of three hundred
dollars. At the same time three
thousand pupils rushed from the
buildings and paraded streets and
shouted, 1more pay for teachers"
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-05-05
OPENING Meeting
lSWELL UNDER WAY
Program Replete With Import
amt Features-An Representa-
tives In Attendance

The annual convocation of County
School superintendent Of the Eastern
Kentucky District, opened auspicious-
" Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock
with a complete attendance of the
representatives from the seventy
counties reported.
The official program for Wednesday
and Thursday afternoons and evenings
with State Superintendent George Col
vim presiding, follows:
1. A Greeting-T. J. Coates, Presi-
dent E. X. s. n. S.
,. Response-Supt. Colvin, outlln-
ipa, the work of the conference.
9. Recent Legislation-15 minute
talks: (a.) The County Board Law
Stunt. Jones of Harlan Co.; (b)
The Certifcation Law-Supt. Sucker
of Franklin Co; (c) The Salary
-Iaw-Supt. Hall of Shelby Co.; (0
The Survey Law-Supt Johnson OF
Laurel Co; (e) Amendments to the
Constitution -Supt. Powers OF Rowan
Co.
I. General Discussion of Legisla-
ton.
Evening Meeting, s o'clock
+ Music, led by Dr.. S. S. Myers.
2. The proposed School Survey
Dr.. W. A. Ganfcld, President of Cen
ter College, Danville, Ky.
.. Studies IN Rural Education-
Dr.. Ernest BurnhaIn, Professor OF
Rural Education, Western State Nor
mai School, kalamazoo, Mich.
Thursdly, Forenoon Session
7:30-Vi=iting classes and inspect
ion Of the School, starting at Roarl-
Hall where guides viii be furnished
visiting educators; 9:3O-Chapel Exer-
cises:
l. Music led by Dr.. Myers.
2. Devotional exercises.
3. Announcements.
/. Greetings from visiting superin-
tendents.
1O:1O-Conferencc il Session il
Auditorium, University Building.
/. County School Administration
DIR. Burnharl.
2. Education Of al the children of
all the pcople-Dr. F. C. Button, State
Supervisor Of Rural Schools.
8. How may the. rural schools b'
improvcd?-Prof. Virgil Chapman
State Supervisor OF Rural Schools.
i. High Schools in Kentucky, Su2t
McHenrE Rhoads, State Inspector O
High Schools.
5. The State Univcrsity-Dr. j. 7
C. Noe, Head Of Department Of Edu
cation, State University,
12:OO-Adiournment for lunch.
hftcrnccn Session, ? o'clock
/. Music led by Dr.. Myers.
2. Governor Edwin 1
Morrow.
3. Unveiiing Of the flag.
Evening Meeting, o'clock
1. Music led by Dr. Myers.
.. Address Superintendent Gee
Colvin on the topic: kentucky
greatest asset-her children.
3. Address-Dr. w. II. Stout.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-05-05

Marion Underwood recognized as
one of the most expert bango play
ers in this part of the country was in
Richmond Monday SO was his banjo
and Marion's everyready spirit, when
it comes to entertaining his friends,
was greatly appreciated.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-05-05
More Revolutions
CBv Associated Pressl

Aqua Prieta, Mexico, May s.
The states of Coasuila' Nuevo
Leon and Tamas Lipas will revolt
in a few days, the Mexican mill
tary headquarters here today an
nounced.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-05-05

GENTS, if you are down in
town and want your suit pressed
while-u-wait, come to us. Booths
especially for (while-u-wait, Gus
toners. No extra charge; 40 cents
q suit. Hill and Mattingly, phone
391, over Western Union. 1p
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-05-05

There will be considerable corn
planted this week, farmers declare, if
favorable weather continues. This
part of the spring work is far be-
hind the regular period
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-05-05

will have in a car of fertilizer
next week; several tons Of it not
sold yet. First come, hrst served.
C. M. Embry, phone 31-2, Waco,
P. 0. MoberIy, KY, or w. w.
Broaddus & Co., phone 110,
Richmond. 1886
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-05-05

Z LOST-One white and lemon spotted
hound, two years old. has no collar on;
Will answer by the name of Lee; re-
ward for his return to Chas. Powell
RichElond, Ky. phone 122. 107
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-05-05

WHEN you use Rookwood
Coffee, your coffee troubles van
ish Play safe and be happy Buy
Rookwood today from D. B. Nc
Kinney & Co. 106 ct
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-05-05
THE WEATHER

Thunder showers this after
noon or tonight; Thursday prob
ly fair, continued cooler.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-05-05
DESTROYERS sent TO
MEXICAN Waters

Washington May 5-Secretary
Daniels today ordered a division
of the destroyers now at New
York, to sail Immediately for Key
West, where they will be held
possibly for duty in Mexican wat
ers. They should reach their
destination Friday, the run from
there to Vera Cruz or Tampico is
only a matter of few hours,
American consuls there it was
stated, desired ships to take away
Americans, if necessary. Thus far
no reports of serious disturbances
in Mexican ports have reached
Washington, but the revolution
lists are active iii that vicinity.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-05-05

Il you need tobacco or corn
fertilizer, phone me and can
make prompt shipment. G. M.
Embry Phone 31-2' Waco, KY.
1886.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-05-05

JUST received 500 of the latest and
best player rolls: largest selection ever
in Richmond. Green's Piano Store, E.
Main street. los 2
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-05-05

New York. May Six destroy
ers of the Atlantic fleet left an
chorage in the Hudson here to-
day and sailed for Key West for
possible duty in Mexican waters.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-03-07
HOUSE AND SENATE UNABLE
TO AGREE ON APPROPRIATIONS
FOR PROHIBITION Department
Tax On Intangibles Reduced By
Senate Bill Passed Yesterday

Senate Bill No. 37s, changing the method of taxing in
tangbes and lowering the rate from 81 10 IS the
$oOswas passed by the senate yesterday by vote of 81
to 2.
Senator Goolrck spoke for the bill at length and
answered questions to its purpose and the e
feet it would have the states He stated that the
bill would in the opinion of the state treasurer produce
fully much from this the state gets at
present. because of the which the tax is paid
The bill requires holders of notes to present them to
clerks of courts to have the stamps affixed An
amendment insisted by Senator Oliver provides that notes
for less than 500 shall be taxed mutpes of $40 at the
rate of IS cents for 800
Senator Goodrich called attention to the fact that under
the present law the major portion of all this nature
received by the state from widows orphans whose
transactions open to inspection while large
tors avoid of tax ntangbles He was of the
opinion that passage Of the bill would result in much larger
return eventually giving example the experience of
New York state where the tax has been reduced 20 cents
the 500 because of the tremendous increase in the
amount of notes reported for taxation.
Senator Hills bill dedcatng strip of land fifteen feet
wide the south border of the Capitol Square for the pr
of widening Bank street ordered engross
ment and third reading The bill before the senate is
substitute drawn by from Richmond meet the
demands of senator's who opposed the bill its original
form It carries the provision that Richmond city give
the state for the purpose of erecting memorial building
what is known the Ford ot this with the understanding
that the state is to build at no remote date.
Senator Holt opposdl the bill, did also Senator West
but it champoned by several senators who represent
rural districts. Senators Mills Gum and Leedy replied to
objections raised its advancement and indications that
it will be passed on Monday.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-03-07
British Expected
to Make Provision
for WarArmament
Ry Il. n MURDOCH

London. March 5.---Notwithstand-
ing the perilous state Of British n
nances, it developes that the govern
ment intends TO include provisions
Tor huge war ornaments In the 1890
budget, which IL soon to be made
public
According to the Daily News these
provisions will include an appropria~
ton OF sS25.0oe, 900 for army mains
tenance In addition to the cost OF
forty new warships now undar con-
strucfion.
The bank OF ENGLAND has warned
the government Of the perilous state
OF the huge floating debt OF $4,000
600 900 for the payment Of which no
provisions have yet been made. The
Daily Nws points ont that in addi-
tion TO this national dehi, the munic-
Qualities have undertaken huge cap
itai commitments. including housing
programs for which money must be
founi.
The new budget Il to include $780,
0Oe, SEQ for social service. an enor-
nous pension list $e5, GOO. 0e0 for q
bread auhSididy ina q great railroad
subsidy, the papeS adds and says IN
conclusion:
THE budget will fxi: to tackle tho
problem OF wiping OUT the national
debt. but will add Tie burden OF great
ornaments to the load already car
ried
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-03-07
Wayne B. Wheeler,
at Barton Heights
Baptist Church

Hon. Wayne b. Wheeler. national
attorney OF the Anti-Saloon league,
and one OF the foremost speakers on
the American platform. win speak
IT Barton Heights Baptist church this
morning at the II o'clock service.
This distinguished speaker has had
more TO do in the writing OF the pro-
hibftion laws in the various states OF
the nation. and the national law en-
forcement bill than any other one
man outside Of the legislative halls.
Hes shass ie6anlea 4as.s sofss ssfaaal made
upon these laws In The aupreme court
OF the United States. All things con-
sidered, he liz most interesting
speaker on the worldwide movement.
He Ia unable TO meet the dcnaan ds
that are made upon him to speak on
various and sAsndry occasions
throughout the length and bredth or
the entire nation.
ssss i*sssss A rare treat ~. hasres staia dis
tingutshed speaker In Richmond to-
day. Tho friends OF prohibition as
wall MS thuse VITO are not fully con-
vincesl ~ t6 the wisdom and advis-
ability Of HFohibition should mako :
special xsrpfk % hear h.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-03-07
ESSENTIAL POINTS
MUST Be DEFINED
Lord Robert Cecil Says
Amount Germany Can
and Should Pay Must
Be Quickly A gree d
Upon.
Ry lord RoBERT CECIL

Paris, March Swimming battles
Is no longer the worlds problem. The
important question now is how to re-
construct Europe, for Ii Central
Eorope should crumble the ciyiliza-
ton, of the whole world would be
4menaced by an unprecedented cata-
ciysm.
All the European nations are on the
edge of an economic precinice. The
most important of them all is Ger
many: therefore her ruin must be pre-
vented.
Thorough revision Of the treaty IS
not altogether necessary. but several
essential points must be clearly de-
fined The amount Germany can
and should - must be quickly
agreed upon. II is impossible to fol-
low two policies, one making Ger
demanding that eha pay billions
Germany's resistance may consti-
tute a danger to offset which the
league OF nations has been created: :
but should France retain the left
bank Of the Rhine she would only be
eneumhered by the load.
The league OF nations exists, al
though It is weakened by the absence
or the uSited States but even as II
II, It constitutes q more effectivs
guarantee OF peace than any partial
alliance.
II Is up to the nations Of the
world 70 pronounce the verdict on the
fezult OF this ncveI1~experiment. IL
N dDca not succeed the civilization OF
shk= Hnxld reay may the penaltY. FOR
tho 1ensHe Will have been Killed by
na1x 4f&th0pk DNr Anndf
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-03-07
Richmond College
Graduates to Meet

More than 500 members OF Rich
mond chapter. Richmond college
alumnaa association. are expected to
be present next Thurrday evening at
the annual gathering Of the graduates
to be held In the auditorium OF hotel
Richmond. The meeting will begin
NJ ;46 o'clock.
Tho annual gathering will be pre-
sided over BY w. L Prince. Of the
state hoard OF education. president
of the association. Claude Dean L.
congressman ztHfrgw Jacks sen
Montague and Delegate Il. Holmen
wilma Aoor Leaders tx the house or
detegRfea, will b0 two Of the spcaker
While talks VIII be made ~ other
prominent men. s
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-03-07
Industrial Con-
ference Adjourns
to Report in Week

Washington, March president
Wilson's industrial conference, which
has been almost continuously in ses-
sion since December /, adjourned to-
day after having agreed unanimously
upon a report which will be sent to
the president within a week.
The conference consisting of seven
teen members, was named by the
president after the complete failure
to decide on suggestions for the set
Element of the industrial unrest which
sprang up in the United States after
the armistice.
The main work of the conference
which adjourned today, it was stated
by officials. was TO tackle the prob
lem head-on' and to prevent indus
trial disputes arising by eliminating
the cause of friction between the en-
ployer and employee.
Although all Of the sessions of the
conference he been held strictly in
private, it is known that one OF the
principal suggestions to be made to
the president win be for the creation
OF twelve regional districts into which
the country will be divided. Commit
tees would be appointed for each Of
the districts. and when Industrial dis
putes arose. these committees would
volunteer their. services in assisting
both parties to a solution.
The report to the president, which
is voiuminous, will be made public III,
New York next week, it was stated
today upon the conclusion of the con-
ference. IT will make recommenda-
tons covering the entire subject OF
American industriaiism. including
wages. employment, working hours,
strikes, collective bargaining and every
question involving the relations be-
tween employer and employee and
their bearing upon the general well
fare OF the public.>
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-03-07
Trail Of Damage
and Death Left
by Raging Storm

New York, March 6.--Some deaths
and much property destruction re-
suited from the storm of last night
and this morning which spent it,
self in high gale here and else-
where along the coast before bear
ing seward to hurry some twenty
liners carrying a large number of
passengers.
New York was among the least of
the suffering communities, for the
Western storm split before reaching
here. Nevertheless transportation on
many surface lines in the city was
paraiyzed and much of the day was
spent in digging out stalled cars. Cell
lars were flooded in many outlying
districts
New Brunswick, N. j., was inun-
dated by the overtiowing of the Rari-
tan river. Many OF the streets were
TWO feet under water and residents
who were compelled to sally forth in
quest OF food used boats or improved
RATS. Factories closed down, Coal
yards. being for the most part close
to the river, were flooded and the de-
h~ery of fuel or food was impossible.
The damage was estimated at more
than $1.000.00o.
Hundreds OF miles of trolley, tele-
graph and telephone wires were torn
down in the storm, cutting off travel
and communication between sections
all along the coast The inability OF
hundreds of members of the New
York stock exchange. the consoli-
dated exchange and the curb market
to get to the financial district on
time, delayed the opening OF the ex-
changes until 1880 this morning.
Four ships were blown ashore be
tween Delaware and Florida, and two
were blown into a collision in New
Nork bay.
New England was hard hit by a
binding blizzard today the most
furious in many years, that paralyz-
ed railroad and street car traffic. tied
UP shipping stalled passenger trains
and piled up snow drifts in impas~
sable heaps. A wind velocity of eighty
miles per hour was recorded this af-
ternoon near Boston, but evening saw
somewhat OF a subsistence OF the
winds force.
Northeastern Pennsylvania was
snow bound today. waist high drifts
paralyxing all forms of traffic. Rescue
gangs started forth to release thirty
passengers marooncd on a d. l.. & W..
railroad train at Tiffany Food was
carried to the passengers by men on
skis and snow shoes.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-03-07
House Spends Half
Holiday in Working
onCrowded Calendar

With only two days more allowed
under the rules for the consideration
of bills originated in the house, dele
gates yesterday devoted both sessions
to disposing of bills on their third
reading. Twenty house bills were
taken from the calendar and passed.
Commencing Wednesday. and continu-
ing for the remainder of the week. the
house will take up bills that have been
passed by the senate. 1t 10 expected
the legislature will adjourn Saturday.
The report OF the committee of con-
ference on the appropriation bill was
submitted by Delegate Brown. of
Roanoke, at the morning session. AS
agreed to in conference the bill car
ried additions aggregating $4,000 to
the amount originally fixed by the
house. Delegate Gordon, Of Louisa, In
sisted the house stand by the original
measure. and moved concurrence
i'm the committees action. The house
refused to do this. and by the vote of
fifty to~fourteen concurred In the re-
port. Question was raised as to wheth-
er the report had received the neces-
sarv number OF votes for legal APP
prevail and pending the discussion OF
this message was received OF the SEN
ate's rejection. The bill was referred
back to the committee. Delegate Cor
don being substituted as member in
place OK IbGAH, OK AS1G OF WIknJ. VINO
had been called out Of the city.
+ At the afternoon session. Delegate
Brown reported that conference COM
mittee had agreed to the addition of
$40. 600 to the appropriation for v. NJ. l.
proposed by the senate, making a total
of $4,000 to be added to the house bill,
which Was concurred in.
SPEAKER TAKES FLOOR.
For the flrst time during the ses-
sion. Speaker Brewer took the floor
and addressed the house in behalf OF
concurrence in the-report OF the con-
ference committee. He stated he had
served on appropriation committees
for six years. and was member OF
the governors advisory committee in
preparing the budgeA He said that
the bin as reported was a well bal
anced and splendidly devised appro-
priation bill, and he congratulated the
conference committee on its success.
Governor Davis recommendation
for an amendment to the appropria-
ton bill was read to the house at the
opening session. The governor asked
that an emergency clause be attached
preparation immediately available.
The amendments, us suggested were
adopted without opp aition.
The house refused 20 take up out
OF It's regular order the bill proposing
to double the compenaati ton received
by members Of the general assembly
The bill Is known as house bin 401,
and seeks to amend Section 3454, OF
the code. The patrons or the measure
are Delegates Hunter. Brewer and
Joyce. Under its provisions members
nff a5s N MtSvffd srt.-
ccive 81 ,O00 for the session, and the
president or the kannfe and nrca l. - "a
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-03-07
PLAY FOR RUSSIAN
TRADE IS PURPOSE
German Industry Uneasy
ct Prospect Of EARLY
Peace Between British
and Soviet Governznent.
By KARI n. Won W1NEGAIsD

ny Ah1k1I n. WON W1NEN1kAl&O
Berlin. March 6.-Great uneasiness
and restlessness Is being manifested
In German Industrial and financial
circles as a result OF the general con-
viction that England intends to make
peace with soviet Russia at the OPP
perfume moment and that the appar-
ent aloofness exhibited In certain
circles in London In merely part of
the plan to cover the real PURPOSES
namely, to grab tho trade of Russia
Steadily increasing pressure IS be-
ing brought upon the government not
to be the last to get on the band
wagon through rc-establishment OF
trade relations and recognition ,of the
soviet government which fs believed
here to be only question OF time.
The only fear among leading finan-
ciers and captains of industry with
whom II talked in the last few days
is that England may keep up what
h characterized as a surface policy
OF Official aIoofness from the soviet
government aud an attitude Of non
recognition only until British trade
has had time TO dig itself in 90
thoroughly IN the Russian market that
its advantages over America and Ger
many will be 10 great as to give 1t
practical control OF Russian COM
nlercc. 4
No little establishment has been ex-
pressed that American trade and
commerce Is allowing itself to be, as IL
III termed here. ''rnisicd" instead OF
showing the enterprtse and initiative
ex6I6ited by tho British.
There h lively agitation In finan-
cta1 and induetrfAl circles to induce
the government 10 do something 10
pFoy0nk German trade and tnanstry
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-03-07
ORCHESTRA
DEPLETED NJ WALk-OUT

Boston. March 6.--The Boston SYM
'phony 6sc hastra u T6 u tontrft WITH Il
depleted personnel tonight owing to 3s
union musicians going on strike. Sixty
other musicians. some OF whom arc
members OF the unoin refused to Join
the strike. and joined with the audi
ence In appiauding Frederick b. Cabot,
president OF the trustees ofthe Boston
orchestra who condemned the
strike In . statement made from tho
pixtKor sss5 N ;
The strike grew out of the discharge
by tho trustees OF concert master Fsed-
erick Fradkin because he refused 10
ductor Picrre Mcntcux On Friday svc-
nine. 81; 3 u 3
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-03-07
EARLY MARRIAGES URGED
AS CURE FOR BIRTH EVIL

New York. March 6,-The num-
Der or children will average less
than one to a family two genera
tions hence II the present birth ratio
decrease continues according to DR..
Amy Hewes, professor OF economics
and sociology at Mt. Holyoke col
lege.
The cause Of the decline was at
tributed to economic conditions and
late marriages DIR. Hewes sug-
gests a. solution early marriages.
She said the obstacle to many mar
ringes might be removed II the
women continued to work after she
became q wife.