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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-04-24
Crime for Richmond
to Be Without
Water Facilities

1t is crime for d city of Rich
mand's size to lie dead from a water
ways standpoint, with no connection
with foreign shipping" Field Agent
BAILEY of the National Rivers and Har-
bors association told the city council
committee on dock. river and har-
Dor last night
If city Richmond's size with its
waterways opportunity was lying in a
foreign country the river would be
developed in short while. and in a
few years the city would double and
treble its population and business.
Particularly would this be so in Ger
many"
Mr.. Bailey said that since the Old
Dominion line had gone out of bust
ness it was time for Richmond BUSH
ness men to take hold OF the situa-
ton and operate freight carrying
boats on the James river. TT would
not take long to get the project into
good shape. and if some of your ag-
greSsive business men were to put
their money in to the proposition it
would reap great results. A 10000
ton a-going boat should handle the
situation
The speaker said that within the
next year or two the greatest devei-
opment ever would be noted in wat
erways projects He said the rail
roads for the first time are looking
upon the steamers to help them in
distributing freight throughout the
country.
Particular emphasis was laid upon
the bill now being revised which will
appropriate 800, 900. 900 each year
for five years TO develop the rivers
and harbors of the country. He said
that it was doubtful whether the bill
yH~H h. 49, -,
congress but it will probably become
a law at the next congress He urged
Richmond's support for the bill. He
called on manufacturing and business
concerns. the chamber of commerce
and the city legislators to concert
their efforts in support of the bill.
Mr.. Bailey said the United States
was far behind foreign countries in
waterways improvements and the con-
sequent increase of foreign business.
He also urged the insertion of a
waterways plank" at the national
conventions.
There would be no embargo on
necessary freights at the present
time" Mr.. Bailey said, If the inland
waterways were properly developed so
that the bulky freight like sand, lime
cement, coal and stone could be
handled on river barges and the rail-
roads could carry perishabie goods -
In closing Mr.. Bailey urged the fl
nancial support of the city towards
the National Association In the past
the city OF Richmond contributed
$500 TO the association. but later this
amount was cut to sl5e a year, and
finally ceased to be given the associa =
ton.
sided. and other members present
were Councilman Sullivan, Batkins
and Umlauf, and Aldermen Winfree
and Nunnally.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-04-24
REJECTION Of REED
CREATES DEBATE

Joplin, No, April 23.--Missouri
Democrats are tonight debating the
wisdom \of the Democratic state con-
vention which before its adjourn
ment today voted to reject the selec-
ton of United States Senator j. A.
Reed as district delegate to the ma
tional convention.
Senator Reed was rejected mainly
because he has opposed the league
OF nations.
OF the eight delegates elected 70
the national convention four are
women. They took an actve paN in
the convention, which was one of the
stormiest in the history of the state,
The vote by which Reed was barred
from serving as delegate was 1910
to 490. One of the worst storms
was caused by the presenting of ma
jority and minority reports on the
league of nations.
With practically every delegate to
the convention trying 10 talk AT the
same time resolutions were finally
adopAd endorsing the league of ma
tions. the Democratic administration 8
conduct OF the war. denunciation of
Republican postwar activities, AIDE
quate compensation for school teach
ers and declaring for adequate bene-
fetal legislation for former soldiers.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-04-24
Garrett Aiding
Truckers Efforts
To Move Produce

Christopher =. Garnett. former
president of the state corporation
commission, now a prominent attor-
ney in Washington, was a visitor at
the Capitol yesterday. Mr. Garnet
was In consultation with the corpora =
ton commission with reference to
rates to be put into effect by the new
boat line that is being organized by
the truckers in the vicinity of Mob
jack bay. He is counsel for the bay
steamship association.
The Mobjack truckers were hard
hit by the sudden discontinuance OF
the Old Dominion steamers, and stood
TO lose considerable amount owning
TO the inability to get their produce
to market. Temporary relief was OBJ
tanned by the leasing of one OF the
steamers OF the New York Pennsyl-
vania and Norfolk Railway company,
minated by the railroad and the boat
taken back.
The present plans contemplate the
purchase of a boat by the Mobjack
truckers. and its operation by an or
ganizauon formed among themselves.
similar to that now being conducted
out OF Smithfield.
The former Old Dominion steamer.
Hampton Roads. bought by Smithfield
clliZenS. was put into service this
week. and is operating a regular
schedule between Smithfeld. Newport
News and Norfolk. The new line
was proposed about two weeks ago,
when citizens of Smithfeld held a
mass meeting, subscribed $4,000.
and authorized the purchase OF the
Hampton Roads for $50, 600. They
bought the Old Dominion docks in
Smithieid for $4,000.
Up 70 this time the Smithfield sec
ton has been practically isolated
since the Old Dominion line had no
competition in that locality. Real
izing that drastic action was neces-
sary Immediately. citizens of Smith
field bought the boat and piers within
a week. and arranged for a regular
steamship line. D. p. Gay is the act
ing president OF the newly formed
Smithttld citizens steamship COM
pany.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-04-24
Clothing Prices
Drop One Third in
Cost to Purchaser

New York, April o3.-Clothing was
offered by retail merchants here to-
day at prices thirty-th three and a third
per cent lower than those quoted yes
terday.
Department stores and clothing
shops, particularly those dealing in
mems wear, acknowledge, the effect
the overails and old clothes move
ment to force down the high cost of
clothing by advertising special sales
and bargain prices. Some of them
frankly admitted that they wished to
get into the movement while it still is
friendly.
Meanwhile Walter J. Kingsley,
chairman of the committee organ
izing the great economy parade which
will be a protest in denim and old
clothes through Broadway and other
principal streets tomorrow, is going
on with plans for making a perma-
nent bring -down-the price organiza-
ton.
After we've gotten suits and hats
and shoes down where the general
public can buy them, we'll go after
food he said.
Contrary to the report that over
all and Bingham prices were to 60 up,
it was said today at economy head
quarters that numerous merchants
were offering them below the usual
rate. One quotation made them
$3.50 per dozen. A Perth Amboy
house offered them at ,Sl0e each. t-
The most noticeable drop In cloth
ing prices was that affecting chain
of Manhattan and Brooklyn stores
dealing in a line OF nationally adver-
tised goods
Under the caption, why wear over
alls?" this firm advertised s45. $50
and SIS goods for $3.50. Suits and
top-coats formerly priced al $50. $40
and SIS. they offered at $3.50.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-04-24
|OLB CLOTHES CLUBS
IN THREE SECTIONS

Organize ton OF old clothes clubs
will be effected in South Richmond,
Barton Heights and Ginter Park, ac-
cording to announcements made yes
terday TO f. w. Merchant, leader of
the movement here. Leaders of the
movement in the three sections are:
South ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Roy
all, John Fl. Boschen, and Thomas
Is. Morton.
Barton Heights-Alber; q, Bos-
chen.
Ginter Park--James J. Beavers.
Volunteers in Jefferson, Clay, Lee
and Madison. north of the river are
asked for. Buttons for all mem
bers of the old clothes Grub are ex-
pected very soon.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-04-24
Declines to Make
Albert Boschen a
District Attorney

United States District Attorne-
Hiram M. Smith is seemingly of the
opinion that he was handed a lemo~
or something equally as irrelevant TO
solving the high cost of living or CALL
ing halt on the food profiteer. when
he applied to Albert Q. Boschen for
a statement OF the plan which Bos
chen had publicly announced he had
evolved for the complete wipiug out
of all these disturbers of public COM
fort and happiness.
Referring to the letter written to
him by Mr.. Boschen. in reply to his
request for in formation, and which
was published in an afternoon paper
yesterday and to the suggestion
made by Mr.. Boschen that he be APP
pointed an assistant district attorney,
Mr.. Smith, last night gave out the
following statement
Mr.. Boschen has seen At TO
give to the press, without con-
sulting me. letter OF personal
character written by me to him.
II would seem that he seeks noto-
riety.
He said that within three
months, if clothed with aklthori-
~, he would reduce the cost of
high living. I requested him as
friend and patriotic citizen
to disclose TO me means and
method by which he would ac-
~eomplish that result.
Il asked him for solution
and he offers himself. without
explanation. and without briefs.
He declined the interview.
which l hopefully sought, and
rushed into print He refuses to
develop his plan OF action, or to
given me the benefit of any con-
Structive theory which he may
have upon the subject. 1t is this
latter character of assistance
which ! welcome.
There are four or five assis-
tant United States attorneys in
this district, all engaged in the
active and Intelligent perform
ance of taleir duties, and ! am not
impressed with the idea that Mr..
Boschen's appointment as assis
tant United States attorney would
solve problem which is puZ-
cling the minds of the wisest men
Of the nation and Of the world"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-04-24
PLANS FOR LABOR TEMPLE
DISCUSSED NEXT MONDAZ

Officers of labor unions In Rich
mond will meet next Monday night ~
s o'clock in Murphy's hotel to plan
for the erection of a labor temple In
Richmond The matter was being
considered before the outbreak OF tho
war bur with the opening of HOSTILE
ties all plans were dropped. Oficsre
of sne In sSr Temple corporation aress
c. L. Wilcox, president; E. c. Hlckss
vice. president. and W. e. Croxier. sess-s
rotary ana treasurer. The board pfs
directors is composed OF =. c. Duke.
@. L. Koch. w. III. H. Cole =. ~.
Corrigan, Arthur l.. Ciary and y ~
Butcher. -, Z; "
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-04-24
JOHNSON LEADS
IN MONTANA RACE

Helena, Mont, April Ex-senator
Johnson. of California, has won
Montanas endorsement as the Re-
publican presidential nominee, ac-
cording TO early returns from today's
primary. From the hour when first
returns were received until late to-
nigi & Ne Californian's plurality was
growing steadily. His friends pre-
dicted his opponents would all be far
in the rear when complete returns
had been tabulated.
Senator johnson was opposed by
Governor Lowden, of Illinois: Her
bert Hoover, General Wood and SEN
ator Harding, of Ohio. First returns
from four precincts gave johnson IL
Hoover 16 Lowden Z, Wood 6. Hard
ing /
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-04-24

subsequently, the navy department,
presumably at the, direction of the
department of STATE, announced that
the destroyer McCauley and the Cruz
sier Salem had been directed to pro-
coed South from San Diego to the
Pacific Mexican ports of Topolo-
baTnbo and Mazatian. The crusier
Sacramento. which was at Campecho
on April Is was ordered to the At
lantic port of Tampico where 1t arr
rived To-Day. II is understood that
the Sacramento will give any neces-
sary assistance in safeguarding >hO
oil properties of the Tampico dis.
trict.
SITUATION ALARMING /
That the political situation in Mex
leo Is rapidly becoming alarming to
officials of this government was APP
parant today. Reports reaching the
state department Indicated that many
sections of the Southern Republic are
rapidly baing embroiled in the revo~
lutionary movement directed at tho
overthrow of the Carranza govexS-
menG
The possible alignment of an A.
affected political elements in Next
co for the purpose of bringing about
the fall OF Carranza is the important
development momentariiy expected
close touch with the situation.
Official dispatches to the state de-
partment today reported the defec-
ton of important units of the Carran-
"a federal forces. General Comes,
com mander of the federal garrison
at Tu1pam. and General Palez, the
rebel commander In the same dis
trict. had joined forces, the dispatches
stated and were attacking the re-
"a m aV nF ~ fnd .~r-kx -
Tuxpam on April q and %. The re-
suit of the engagement was not stated
and ii is considered probable that the
attack is still in progress.
GAI4LEGOS REBELS
General Gallegos, federal COM
mander in the Monterey district, also
has rebelled against the Carranxa
government and has started opera
tons at Linares. according to further
reports officials believe this to be
an important development in that
IL practically results in the whole
Tampico Monterey section of the ma.
tional railways of Mexico falling into
the hands of the rebels.
The gravity Of the revolt is indi-
Gated by the fact that an iron-clad
censorship has been clamped down
BY the Carranza government. Mex
lean newspapers have been forbidden
to carry news chronicling Develop
ments Ill she sections in which the
rebel forces are operating
George T. Summerlin, charge a.
affaires of the American embassy in
Mexico. left here tonight for his post
in Mexico City. Mr.. Summerlin has
been in Washington for several days
comforting with the state department.
officials regarding the political
troubles n Mexico.
His sudden departure was gener-
ally interpreted to mean that the
state department wishes TO keep in
touch with developments in Mexico
by means of first hand information
from Summerlin. 1t was stated to-
day that Summeriin would have fun
charge in Mexico City, pending the
expected early confirmation by the
senate of Henry Morgenthau as ans
bassador.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-04-24
5. D. 5. COMES FROM
BOY SCOUTS CAMP

About midnight call for first aid
was received by the Richmond fire
department from the Boy Scouts
camp in Chesterfield county. II was
stated that fire had broken out. and
that the boys were having trouble
in preventing the spread of the flames.
1t being Improbable to send ap-
par2tns out to the camp, Chief Ratio
with six picked men went TO the
scene. ---@@@.
rng camp IS iocated in thick
woods with typical wild west under
growth surroundings. There are a
number of buildings and tents in and
adjacent to tho camp. but there il also
q large lake, and 1t Is believed that
the boys at the camp, with the aid Of
the experienced fire-hghters, may
have been able to avert wholesale de-
struction.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-04-24
MEXICAN SITUATION BECOMES
ALARMING AMERICAN VESSELS.
DISPATCHED, READYFOR ACTION
OLD GLORY WAVES
OVER WINDSOR CASTLE
LEY Universal seryiceN

IBy I nlVerSaI SerVICe.1
BY Universal Service Special Cable
Dispatch.)
London, April 23.-The Ssdrs and
Stripes ffoated over the northern
tower of Windsor Castle yesterday
morning. Some one had hoisted it
by mistake instead of the royal
ensign.
Prince Albert, King Georges
second son. was having his ante
breakfast horseback ride nearby
and noticed the error. He gallored
to the flagmaster's Office and asked
what was what. Promptly old
glory was hauled down and up went
the royal emblem.
Who made the mistake and
what the penalty was remain mys-
teries.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-04-24
GOVERNOR SMITH TO VETO
DAYLiGHT-sAvING REPEALER

New York, April ss.--The Nationa.
Daylight Saving association issued a.
statement tonight in which it was as.
serted that the acton of the state as
sembly today in passing the Fowler
daylight saving repeater meant but lit.
tie. IL was declared that Governor
smith would veto the measure 1t was
pointed out that daylight saving would
continue in New York city because OF
local ordinance and that the Fowler
bill gave to cities and towns the right
OF local option on daylight saving by
ordinance.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-04-24
O'DE.LL CONVICTED
FIRST DEGREE MURDER

Rochester. \. Y. April 23.--Jaruea
l.. O'Dell was convicted tonight Of
murder in the first degree for the
killing of Edward Kneip. whom bOt&
ODeli and his wife Pearl, alleged af
the trial had caused the ruin :. 0f
Mrs. O'Deli before her marriage. The
jury reached its decision after twelvo
hours of elaboration and after many
persons had begun TO doubt that the
twelve men could ever come TO an
agreement.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-04-24
10000 TO MARCH IN
OLD CLOTHES PARADE

New ork. April 23.-The 10. 900 who
yesterday pledged themselves to march
in tomorrow's economy and~old
clothes" parade. have doubled over
night. IL was learned tonight when. in
completing arrangements for the de-
monstration. the parade committee
had to reckon with some 10 600 more
volunteers
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-04-24
MRS. FRANK GOULD SUES
FOR SEPARATION

New York, April 23.--Edith Kelly
Could, the former actress wro WAS
divorced by Frank Jay Gould in
Paris last summer instituted suit for
separation against her husband to-
day. Mrs. Gould has maintained that
the divorce secured by her husband
Is invalid because the French courts
were without jurisdiction.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-04-24
Unfortunate That the United States Is
Not Represented and Is Not Bearing
a Share Of Responsibility in Readjust-
ment
Premier Declares Reports That He Favors Revision
Of the Treaty Of Versailles Are Absolutely False
His Views on Germany
By HERMAN BERNSTEIN,

Especial Gable Dispatch Copyright 1920 by Universal Servc
San Reno April 23ln the bamy and under smil-
ing skies of San Reno the diplomats gathered patch up
the Versailles peaceor rather warreaty Here the little
nations representatives awaiting the determination
their countries fate.
Tits pathetic spectacle The diplomats learning geo
gaphy and history here and the ntcaces of the
arnira tinras
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-04-24
FRANCES WAY OF
CONSERVING WHEAT

New York, April 23-The 10000 who
tries for which France Is famous are
doomed by a new ministerial decree
which states that owing 10 the short
age of wheat, only bran and other
substitutes must be used for cake
making.
France already has two cakeless
days weakly while bread has returned
10 its wartime muddy color and
toughness.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-04-24
State and Navy Departments in Con,
ference---Summerlin Takes Sudden
Leave for His Post of Duty in City
of Mexico
Oil Properties of Tampieo District to Be Safe
guarded at All Hazards Censorship Is Clamp
ed Down by the Carranza Government
{ By Universal Service. J

Washington, April 23-Three American warships were
today ordered into Mexican waters
Because OF the omnous situation brought about by the
widespread revolt against the Caranza regime yes
sells dispatched to Mexican ports protect lives and
property OF Americans other foreigners that country
Secretary Of State cambridge Colby acting upon r.,
quest from American Consu several parts of Mexico an
nounced today that vessels would be south immediately
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-04-24
SUES ron $Je,nec. GETS
SYX-CEyT VERDICT

Hackensack. n. J.. April 23.-Miss
Lillian Phipps was awarded judgment
for six cents by a jury today in her
suit to recover $50. 900 from william
Smith. a grocer OF Tenahy. for alleged
breach OF promise. Smiths counter
suit in which he alleged conspiracy or
the part of Miss Phipps and MT. and
Mrs. J. II. Van Loan. relatives with
whom she lived. was dismissed.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-04-24
CAILLAUX GETS
THREE YEARS
(By Universal Service.)

(By Universal Service.)
Paris, APRIL s.-~-Iosenh Caillans.
former premier of France. con-
victed yesterday OF having had con-
mnrce with the enemy. was today
Sentenced In three yeafs in pr,son.
five years II limited residence and
ten years loss s: civi3 r45h.s.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-04-24
Nash Ia Acquitted

After hearing evidence OF three
in the case against L. l.. Nash, charg-
ed with shooting at Policeman ]. l..
Stone Judge d. c. Richardson d.
rected the Jury to bring in verdict
Of acquittal.
The alleged ofrense was committed
on the night OF November 81 last
year. at the corner of Sixth and Broad
St-~-A~ q
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-04-24

Continued o1 faEe Twos
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-04-24

Washington, April IS.
Virginia-Fnir and col
der Saturday; Sunday
fair with rising tenn
2 perature.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-05-14
CLASSIFIED ADS.

TiNIMINS MACHINE SHOP 328-g2"
West Vine street Lexington, KY. We
have a complete machine shop and can
repair any kind Of machinery. Oxy
acetylene welding our Specially. Give
us a trial. 100 F iy
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-05-14
'5SPEEDWE:LL-'

3CDntfhu SGGe i gu 1htuSN ~
Miss s Ruth l. BleYi4}Tf a7pd Miss Hal
lie,Ps Hendrick were guests of Mr.,
and, Mrs, Stanley Leeds Of the Silver
Greek section from sa5Tlh Thursday until until
Sunday. ... e.c.5,s ~
NJ E:,f and fM Mrs. Cecil Hendricks 5 Of the
Bobtown section spent Sunday with
his parents, Mr. and Mrs. VIM. Hen
bricks of spsedwelIAEfj
Rev. Ros5{flled fiss.iregular ap-
pointment at Speedwell last Saturday
and Sunday. 80 ~''' 81 Il
Miss Halle Pearl Hendrick spent
Saturday with Mr.. and Mrs. Gilbert
Hendricks.
Miss Ruth L. Blevins spent thu
weekend with her sister, Mrs. Gil
bert Hendricks.
MI. Edgar Blevins made business
trip to Richmond Monday.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-05-14
NO CHANCE TO
COMPLAIN NOW,
SHE DECLARES
Miss Vetter Has Gained Is
Pounds In Weight And Feels
Fine All Time-Highly
Lauds Trutona

Louisville, KY, May 13-"I
weighed 40 pounds when | be-
gan taking Trutona but I tipped
the scales at los after | had fin
Ilshed the treatment, and [ feel so
good all the time now that | don't
even have chance to complain, y
Miss Ruby Vetter, a we'll known
employee of Herman Straus &
Sons Co., who lives at 1O41
South Seventh Street, Louisville,
said recently.
i used to be telephone oper-
ator, but | had to give up the po-
s1tlon on account of my nerves, "
she continued. 81 had the flu
last spring and it left my system
in bad shape. My stomach was
SO weak | couldn't stand even the
lightest of foods. I felt bilious
all the time and was subject to
frequent smothering spells"
"Irutona had done my mother
so much good that l decided to
try it myself The benefits !
gained are really better than |
even expected. When l had fin
ished my third bottle of Trutona
| felt strong as l ever did. And
I'm still feeling that way. My
NERVES are strong and steady now
land I'm eating heartier than
lever. I'm working at the depart
ment store every day now, to, and
| | feel SO good all the time that
don't have a chance to complain.
Can any one doubt the sinceri-
ty of this remarkable statement
by Miss Vetter? 1t is further
proof to be added to the ever in
creaSing volume of testimony &C
cumulating in favor Of Trutona
AS a system purifier and body in
vigorant for use after attacks OF
influenza, pneumonia and the like
Trutena has proven to be peer
less. ''< ~
Trut61la is sold in Richmond al
1.-THE Richmond Drug Company. II
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-05-14

ST-IImpty leather suit case with
Initials e. Il. X. on end; return to l.. G.
Gentry, business manager Normal
School, and receive reward. 10 If