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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-05-20
FRENCH WAR LOSSES
81 PER CENT OF MEN
UNDER 81 YEARS OLD
Report Casualties ToiaIing
T,U0 Million and q
Half.
Ipy Associated Prcss.l

PAPlS, May 19.-What is perhaps
the first concise and comprehensive
statement of Frances war losses has
just been made by Captain Andre
Tardieu. former French high COM
missioner in the United States. In
describing what he calls the bal
ance sheet" of France, Captain Tar
dieu sta les that during the five years
OF war. 100000 men were mobi-
lized, Of whom 100000 were killed.
100000 manned and 100000 wounded.
France thus lost 81 per cent Of her
men under 80 years old.
Concerning material losses, Cap
tain Tardieu stated that 100000
houses were destroyed. 75.0OO.0OO
acres Of arabic land laid waste and
miles of highways destroyed. Mines
which produced 80 per cent of
Frances total coal output were dam
aged or destroyed; 1880 factories,
which before the war produced 95
per cent OF tn ewoolen goods. 30 per
cent of the linen material. 20 per
cent of the sugar and GO per cent Of
the cotton goods were crippled.
One-third of Frances ships were
sunk by German submarines. To
defray the cost of munitions OF war
and food supplies. France had to
raise more than s,000,00o,000 francs,
of which sum she was forced to lend
1890, ,oOo, 900 to foreign countries.
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PRICE CUTTING DUE
TOBANK PRESSURE
Wave of Reductions Said to Be
Caused by Pledge to Re-
serve Board.
CONDEMNED BY BIG FIRMS
Merchants Say Movement Can
not Be Maintained When
Stocks Become Exhausted.
CONDEMNED BY BIG FIRM:

CHICAGO, May 19.-The wave OF
price cutting in wearing apparel and
fqodstuns continued today to swecn
the country. merchants in many cities
and towns announcing reductions In
mems and women's clothign, shoes
hats and other articles.
While many merchants said the re-
auctions could not be maintained
after present stocks were exhausted,
others declared the price cuts were
the logical outcome of breaks in the
Western market. backward season
and large stocks on hand.
While the movement, which as
sumed nationwide proportions yes
terday, continued TO spread. banking
interests in New York today extend
ed their campaign of dehatlon OF
credits and high commodity prices
carrying out their pledge to the Fed
eral reserve Board.
Pressure exerted by the banks in
the wholesale dry goods and general
merchandise districts was said to be
responsible for the wave OF price
cutting in the retail trade.
Banks were reported to have noti-
fled importers and dealers in luxu-
ries, articles OF apparel and manu-
facturers of so-called nonessentials,
that only moderate financial accom-
modations could be expected now.
Dentist Reduce Prices.
The price cuts were mostly con-
fined to wearing apparel, but a spread
or the movement TO other lines was
Indicated by the action of Omaha
dentists In reducing the price of
dental work
In newspaper advertisement to-
day. a Newark clothing concern de-
nounced price-cutting as IAN eco
nomic mistake" asserting lit is eco
nomioally unsound to sell merchan-
disc today for a price which is less
than we can buy 1t from the makers
anywhere. What the world needs Is
greater production. net the drastic
sacrifice of retail prices" Several
Milwaukee merchants characterized
the movement as circus stunt"
In st. Paul. where marked price
reductions were announced, the larg-
est Wholesale millinery concern in
the Northwest stated II would open
its doors to retail trade and dispose
OF a S1,3oo,o0o stock at prices SO per
. cent below those now prevailing. One
mems furnishings establishment
which operates stores In several cit
les. announced general reduction OF
is per cent.
SIashinE Prices in Boston.
Price reductions ranging from II
to 80 per cent were advertised by a
number OF Boston retail stores. While
most reductions were in clothing.
ono department store announced n re-
duction of % per cent in cottons,
blankets. linens and similar mate
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-05-20
HUGE PROFITS OF
STEEL COMPANIES
/ DURING WAR PERIOD
Declared 10 Represent Tax of
$50 on Euery American
Family.
IBy Associatcd press1

WASHINGTON. May 19.-Prices of
basic iron and steel products have
Increased 900 per cent since 1914, ac-
cordinS to w. Jett Lauck, consult
ing economist or the railroad unions.
In brief filed with the railroad
labor board, and made public to-
night. Mr.. Lauck estimated the profits
Of the larger steel companies dur
ing the war at $750.000, 600. "or a
levy of $50 on every American
family"
The brief declared that the per
ton profit of the United States Steel
Corporation increased from s4.G9
prior to the war; to $14.30 in the
period 1916-1918.
Labor costs increased only Al per
cent in the same period. Mr.. Lauck
asserted.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-05-20
CAUTION WITH MEX|CANs
URGED BY j. S. INTERESTS
Americans in Business in Mexico
Confer With Colby on Altitude
to BE Adopted.
TAN QUESTION COMES UP
Foreign Industries at Loss as tn
Payment Of Assessments Since
Overthrow of Carranza Regime
and Absence OF Government.
rAN QUESTION COMES UP
Try AasocIatndprnsu1

WASHINGTON. May l9.-Caution
in extending recognition or support
to any Mexican faction Instrumental
in the overthrow OF Carranza, was
urged upon the State Department to-
day by representatives of various in
dustrial groups having interests in
Mexico. and by former diplomats.
Definite assurance of the Mexican
party now in power as to its attl-
tude toward foreigners and foreign
investments should be first obtained,
it was held.
Among those who conferred with
Secretary Colby on the Mexican sit
uation were former Ambassador
Henry Lane Wilson, former. Charge
d'Affaires Nelson O'Shaughnessy, T.
l.. Doheny. representing Tampico oil
industries; Harold Walker, Of the
Mexican Petroleum Company; Cor
nelius Kelly. Anaconda Copper Com
pany: William Loeb Jr., American
Smelling and Refining Company:
George Carnahan and Frederick S.
Watrous. representing various agri-
cultural enterprises. and Burton Will
son. representing banking interests.
State Department officials also
were requested to advise American
should pay current taxes.
OIL Question Main Issue.
The question at issue Is OF moro
immediate concern to the oil pro-
ducers than to tho mining men or
other operators in Mexico. 1t was
explained that until somc more def
mite ruling is received exporters OF
oil or mine products may he asked
to pay their taxes either to the au-
thorities actually in control at the
ports or to the defacto authorities in
the national capital.
The oil interests represented by
Mr.. Doheny are confronted with an
immediate decision regarding the
payment OF more than $4,000. 600 in
taxes. For several years practically
all oil producers In the Tampico
region have paid tribute to Manuel
Palaez. but Federal taxes have been
paid in Mexico as n matter Of con-
veniencc. Tho law and custom OF
Mexico provide that they shall be
paid at the Federal tax office at
Tampico. Palaez has asserted his
whole hearted support of tho move
ment of Generals Ohregon and Con
Hales." but in the absence OF better
definition of authority In Mexico the
oil producers have looked to their
own government for guidance.
Colby to Consider Problems.
No direct advice was given the
delegation BY the Secretary OF State.
hut he is understood to have told
his callers the question would be
given consideration. In the mean
time. however. DR.. Alvaro Tore Diaz,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-05-20
RICHMOND BUSINESS MEN
ON HOW TO SWAT H. c. |.
More Work VIII Increase Produc-
ton, and Increased Production
Will Make for Normal Prices.
SANE AND SOUND SUGGESTIONS
Traffic Manager OF the c. Sc o. Says
Tint the Restoration OF the Rail-
roads and Equipment Will DO
Much to Solve Unrest.

Richmond merchants have their
faces firmly set against all panic talk
and having taken the initiative in re-
ducing prices to meet conditions, they
feel that tho whole community should
join with them in banishing the bug
aboo that IS unsettling business.
Better times, better living condl-
tions and speedy rcadjustment OF
ralues to the normal standard are
forecast in optimistic statements
made by dozen of these business
men yesterday. Moreover. they tell
how TO accomplish these things.
Harder effort. Increased produc-
tion, practice Of the rule Of live and
Jet live" and the restoration OF the
faith OF men in mankind are some
OF the things which these merchants
advocate.
J. r. Palmatary. president OF the
Cotirell Saddiery Company, Inc.
says the situation at the present
time is good, but how to improve
IL is what concerns him. Compcti-
tion with foreign trade VIII force
America eventually TO greater pro-
duc,ion and greater efforts. he be-
icves. and he suggested that. one
way TO reduce the high cost OF liv-
Ing WAS work an extra hour each
day and try and get every one else
10 do the same thing.
Work and Practice Economy.
You know that cost cannot be re-
duccd unless production is increased
and economy is pract!ced," says Mr.
Pa!matary. That's cinch. Passing
laws and hollerins profiteerins" and
shorter hours" is losing time. IT'S
! just like going around in circle
you kick up some dust, but YOU do
| not get anywhere. Why not ccono-
mize or you cannot work the extra
hour) buy for the next six months
just what is needed. nothing more
This will he a wonderful help. Use
the old harness while longer also. "
il people would only follow these
rules and stop talking about "Old
High Cost OF Living" he would dis
appear in short time. but don't cx-
| is more production and greater
| economy"
Mr.. Palmatary says lie never in
his life saw a successful man who
only worked eight hours a day
lHDUldS -. w neelWTlSnt, DTcSlUfnt
OF the Virginia Railway and Power
Company. has his own opinion on
how to change conditions for the
better.
1T is the propaganda OF fear which
Is paraiyzing every one" MIR. Wheel
wright says. yves just got to cut
this fear business out. Men are
square. II we could only get that
into our heads and act accordingly.
most OF our problems would disap-
pear. or course. 10 have faith in
other men we must have faith In
ourselves. To have faith. we must
first put out fear.
we are working and living under
very peculiar conditions and the gen.
eral inclination with everyone is to
complain about them. The way 10
improve these conditions is for each
man to do his full part, and we
cannot make any progress BY taking
counsel OF our fears.
probably the greatest delusion in
the world today Is the idea that work
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-05-20
LEWIS DECLARES MUST
SETTLE ANTHRACITE ISSUE
President OF Workers Declares Ne
ccssity of Immediate Settlement
of Controversy
tBy Associated Press.l


WASHINGTON. May 1o.-Necessity
for the settlement of the antracite
wage controversy this week was put
squarely before the mine operators
tonight in n call for convention
of representatives of anthracite MIN
ers at Wilkesbarrc Monday by John
l.. Lewis, president of the United
Mine Workers of America.
The convention. 1t was said, was
called for the purpose OF receiving
the report OF the full scale commit
tee Of anthracite miners which has
been in conference here this week
with Secretary Wilson.
Mine officials declared tonight that
the caliing>of the convention was not
to be interpreted as a threat against
the operators. Beyond this statement
comment was withheld.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-05-20
RUSSIAN BOLSHEVISTS
CAUSE OF WORLD UNREST
Ambassador Francis Declares In
Speech He VIII ResiEn IL Soviet
Government Is Recognized.
IBy Associatcd Press. !

BY Associated Press.
ST. LOUIS, May l9.-David r.
Francis. American ambassador to
Russia, in an address here today as
serted he would resign If Soviet Rus
sia were recognized. He spoke at n
meeting OF foreign consuls stationed
in st. Louis.
II have refused to run for political
Office in this country and in this
State" no declared. because I plan
to return to Russia. But IL the
Soviet government is recognized
which I don't think possible. I will
resign Immediately"
He asserted Bolshevism In Russia
had been the cause OF unrest through
out the world, and that if com
mercial relations were re-established
with that country 1t would strength.
en- Soviet rule. .
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-05-20
AMERICAN SUFFRAGISTS
LEAVE FOR CONVENTION
Many Prominent Lenders SniI From
New York for Meeting mt
Geneva.
tBy Associated Press. ]

NEW YORK, May l9.-The Ameri-
can women suffrage delegation, head
ed by Mrs. Carrie Chapman Gait, in
ternational president, sailed from
here today on the steamer Royal
George for Europe, 10 attend the
eighth congress OF the international
Suffrage Alliance at Geneva, Switzer-
land, June TO II.
There were thirty delegates, alter
mates and visitors in the party, in
Guiding Mrs. Josephus Daniels, wife
of the Secretary Of the Navy, who
goes as an Official representative OF
the United States government.
The party included Mrs. Adolph T.
Rocquet. of Louisiana, and Mrs
Desha Breckinridge, Of Kentucky.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-05-20
ATLANTIC COASTLINE
FACING SERIOUS FUEL
SHORTAGE IS REPORT
General Agent for Company
Declares Entire System
Embarrassed.
inv Associntcd Pressl

WILMINGTON. y. c.. May 49,
The Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Is
facing serious coal shortage
throughout the entird system. ac-
cordinE to a statement tonight by
G. NJ. Butler, general fuel agent for
the company. The trouble is tho re-
suit Of difficulty in obtaining de-
livery from tho mines. he said.
Mr.. Butler stated it now was 4
"hand to mouth" proposition, the
road obtaining enough coal ono day
to last through the next, and that
he is not certain how long 1t will be
able to maintain this status.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-05-20
TWOCONVENT|ONS
|NDORSE WILSON
Democrats in South Carolina
and Michigan Laud
President.
PRAISE SERVICE TO WORLD
League of Nations and Peace
Treaty Given Unreserved
Support.
PRAISE SERVICE TO WORL[
tBy Associated press.l

GRAND RAPIDS. MICH. May I9.-
Support of the league Of nations COW
cnant and the Versailles treaty with
out amendment and "unfaltering sup
port OF President Wilson. who has
given all but his life itself in the
service Of his country and the world"
were pledged in resolutions adopted
by the Michigan State Democratic
convention here today.
Thirty uninstructcd delegates to the
San Francisco convention were select
ed, four by the convention and TWEEN
ty-six by district caucuses. The dele
cation will observe the unit rule.
Edmund c. Shields. in his keynote
address, scored the Republican party.
pointing to the recent election frauds
in Michigan as blot on the State"
and denouncing their defeat of the
treaty.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-05-20
RUMOR SOVIET POWER
USURPED BY BRUSlL0FF
London Rcluctnnt to Accept Reports
of Overthrow of LenInc's
Rcglmc.
lBy Associated Press. ]

LONDON, May 19.-ln official quar-
ters In London reluctance is indicated
in accepting as a fact the rumor that
General a. Brusiloff, commander-in-
chief of the Russian armies under
the Imperial regime. and now q men,
ber of the supreme command Of the
Bolshevist forces, has usurped tho
power in the Soviet government in
Moscow welded in the past by Mix
OLAF Lenine and the other peoples
commissaries.
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South Carolina Indorse. wilson.


COLUMBIA. S. c., May 19.-Sou,h
Carolina Democrats. meeting in State
convention here today, in speeches
and resolutions approved the admin
istration of Woodrow Wilson. Indl-
cations were that the delegation to
the San Francisco convention to be
elected tonight would go uninstructed.
but would be composed throughout of
Wilson Democrats" resolution for
the election of an unins,ructed dele
cation SO providing.
Milledgc l.. Donham, o. Anderson,
temporary chairman. in his keynote
speech. paid tribute to President Will
son and the administration and re-
ferred in scratching terms TO the par
tisan rancor" In the Senate which has
brought shame to the nation and en- :
barrassment to the greatest leader
OF world democracy"
Former Governor John C. Sheppard.
was named chairman.
A resolution unanimously adopted
this afternoon expressed confidence In
the policies OF Woodrow Wilson and
hope that the Presidents health
would be speedily restored
The convention tonight adopted
the resolution committees unfavor-
able report on the Christensen reso-
luton proposing TO enfranchisc the
women TO the State by vote OF
oi5 to IS.
During the debate on the resolu-
tion sharp exchanges took place be-
tween Christie Benet. of Columbia.
Continued on Second Pac.)
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-05-20
URGES ALL BRITISH FORCE
TO END IRISH REBELLION
Baron Birkcnhcud Wants Immediate
Steps Taken 20 CRUSH Re
IBy Associated Prcss.l

LONDON, May 19.-The govern
ments policy whether the struggle
be short OF long. would be to- employ
available forces and resources OF the
Kingdom to restore law and order
in Ireland. Baron Birkenhead. the
Lord Chancellor, announced in the
House OF Lords today. 1t would be
the aim Of the government in adopt
ing this policy. he said. to render
utterly impossible the existing cam
palgn aiming at secession.
4 police sergeant was shot and
killed at Limerick today. a police
man was hit by n bullet. sustaining
q wound which 1t Is feared will prove
fatal.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-05-20
VIRGINIA DEMOCRACY, SOLID 9
FOR WILSON, is UNANIMOUS !.
FOR GLASS FOR PRESIDENT
Virginia Democracy Stands by President;
lndicts Republicans for World Unrest

ROANOKE, VA, May I0.-The
Democratic platform rs adopted
contains the following features;
Indorscs the administration Of
President Wilson.
Advocates n IenEue of nations
md adoption of the Versailles
peace trcnty, without reservations.
Indorscs the State government
mt Rlchmond.
Condemns the Republican Con-
Eress for "not rcvisinE the pres
cnt tnx laws"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-05-20
shrIner. Fly to E.crci,e..

MOBILE. ALA, May 19.-Six
Florida Shriners outdld other wearers
of the fez attending a ceremonial
here today by making the Journey
from Pensacola here by hydroplane.
They arrived in hydroplane H-2061 in
tho morning and returned by tho
samo route in the evening. Tho
plane was pilotcd by II. r. Bartlett
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-05-20
GERMANS REFUSE BUTTER
Cargo Sent to Rotterdam by Armour
& Company Returned because
of High Prices
TBy Associnted Press. !

NEW YORK, May 19.-The AmerI-
can steamer. South Pole. which ar
rived here today from Rotterdam,
brought back cargo of 2OS tons OF
American butter shipped to Germany
by Aromur & Company. On ac-
count of tho high prices. tho German
conaiguees refused to accept tho but
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-05-20
SENATE PASSES BOND BILL
House Measure Provides for Purchase
of s26,0OO,OO0 In Farm Land =
Hank Paper
10y Associated Press. ]

WASHINGTON. MaY 1s.-Tho
House pill authorizing the Secretary
Of the Treasury to purchase $26.0o0.-
900 additional of farm land bank
bonds was passed by the Senate to-
day
The Senate substituted the House
measure for the Gronna bill which
would authorize purchase of $S4.-
100000 of bonds.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-05-20
George V. Dons Overalls
While at Morning Work
my Universal scrvlce.I

LONDON, May I0.-Gcorse ".
today placed himseif mt the head
OF the British OrcrnIls movement.
He ordered S5 suit OF dirk blue
which he Intends wearing In the
mornings while working In his
"ritinE room' thus saving his
broadcloth morning suits.
However, the King will don the
o'rrniis when receiving ministers,
members of the diplomatic corps,
or other official visitors. Also, out
OF courtesy for the Queen, he Will
put on regular suit when he
joins her for luncheon.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-05-20

Reiterntcs the pnrty's stand NJ
n "nrm friend OF honest labor md
the promoter of progressive In
duStry."
Calls for prompt return to
"frugnI expenditures upon
practical business bnHis.,
FnrorS generous treatment TO
disabled soldiers, nm American
merchant mnrinc; a national high
wny systemi nine months schools
and better pay for rural teachers.
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Every Sunday excursions to Norfolk
and Sepshore via N. & w. begin May
2ard.-Afv. .---,.-------,- -..---.---
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The right way to Baltimore and
the East, York River Line daily exc.
Sundays. Modern steamers.-Ady.
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-05-03
.sfAuNGuE PA YERs
Minstrel Performance May 1919 To,
Canton Odd Follows

Tn Gernirolc Players Association,
an organization .~ernpcGrt! Of Local
amateur talent i this city T-i!l rrs-
sen; in the opena House MAY T: ard
10 a rig. lnins1rcl shor For the benefit
Of Alexandria. Canton No,sII Dad Eel
low, Of this city The selnipole Fla
err, a. has hecn stated, j. . Local II
ganization and ha. h1en organized
for the past four years, it has d mem
hers!l;p Of - rctiv. and y lrnnorar?.
members.
The past records Of this organize
tiom has proved to the people Of TINS
cit vthat Alexandria can produce ia
lent as good as any other city, as well
inc past performances Of these pay.
ers have been excellent end The a
ISOLATION has on record many let.
ters of congratulations from residents
OF this city as well IS many out ii
town, ono being from the American
Red Cross Headquarters, II Waiter
Reed Hospital, where = minstrel show
was presented by these players with
out any charge to the patients Of that
institution.
The minstrel this ycar is entirely
new and the committee in charge pro
mise TO MAKE this snow the best that
anv local amateur performer have
produced in this city. Tickets will be
placed on sale at Warfield's Drag
Store on Tuesday, May 4.
The honorary membership of the
Seminole Players is composed Of Inc
following, Rev. DR.. f. Y. Register
Rcy. Egdar Carpenter, James NJ. Dun
can, C. C. Batcheller, c. W. Fletcher
Jos. :Schwarzman. II. triedlandcr, G.
B. Swan and H. W. Wade.
The officers for this season are H
H. Newton, president; c. W. Sutton
| vice president; R. c. Sullivan, see
rotary; j. VIM. May, treasurer, E
Warfiel jr.. assistant treasurer; Rev
F. Y. REGISTER, chaplain. Musical di.
rector J. Gordon Phillips. Rehearsal:
are being held in Odd Fellows Hal
and are in charge Of J. &. Phillips.
The orchestra to furnish the music
is composed Of members OF the assc
citation and consists of seven pieces.