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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-03-01
BIC RAILROAD STRIKE I'M
FRANCEISPETERING OUT
Government Reports Through Trains as Running and the
Restoration of Satisfactory Conditions Except at
Lyons, Amiens and Bordeaux

NJ. with the exception OF theaters and
motion picture houses, which are per
united to remain open until IL O'clock.
The subways will stop running at il:30
~. NJ Olhcr coal restrictions In effect
1urinS the war viii again be put into
force. ~
This morning on the Paris, Lyons
ana Mediterranean there WAS a general
Improvement in the situation except
AT Lyons. the Premier announced. ".i!i
through trains on the state line started.
The Northern is norma, except at
Amicns. The Southern is satisfactory
except at Bordeaux. ON the whole,
twensE-four hours after the general
strike was proclaimed there is only
partial stoppagcs of traffic. There is
no total stoppagc on any system, not
even on tho Paris, Lyons and Mcdi-
terra mean. In fact. general strike
~ special commission is actively
studying the question of Il scale OF
wages and u statute for ruilroadcrs.
The government has received numerous
offers OF private ass stance III provis-
ioninS. The situation offers no uncasi-
ness. The Paris reserves arc fully
SUFFICIENT, and an automobile transports,
service is ready to operate. while the
postal service continues normal"
The Ircmier rcafIirmcd the govern
mcntS determination TO rcprcss viol-
cncc.
The Paris newspapers are unanimous
III declaring the public absolutely out
OF sympathy with the railroad strike
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-03-01
STATE RESUMES
RAILROAD CONTROL
(Contjnued From First pare,

- = tOth fdSC.J
burg and Potomac Ra .lway. Mr.. Call
said. He added that everything pos
lstble to increase the efficiency OF tho
Isibfe and that the company will en-
aeayor to establish a reputation for
Satisfactory service.
There will be announcement OF a
plumber of changes in the executive
Forces OF the company today
l Sehs ID. Potts Promored.
Officials OF the Chesapeake and
3Ohio Railroad made practically the
tane statements. r. J. Snead, mana
ger OF express traffic. said that there
Will also be a large number Of changes
announccd by his company today.
These changes will not be drastic.
IAoweYer. Many OF them are simply
Fg1e shifting Of the titles Of the posi-
|dAy the private Ownership. Many Of
|fhn men shifted will have practically
|the same positions as formerly.
(ssffslohn D., Potts, for many years gen.
|era] passenger agent o! the Chesa-
|peake. and Ohio. wath Headquarters
nere, becomes passenger traffic mana
|Ser. his ONCE to remain In this city.
He began eervice with the Chesapeake
and OHIO as ticket agent at Louisville,
|ssnger agent In 1886. with headquar-
|tarH Richmond. and promoted to an
|ststantSEenefai passenger agent in
1901 With headquarters In Cincinnati
IN 1893 he wae made general passe niger
aSentS with headquarters here. Mr..
tfsnfkS has many frieDds who Will re-
fyo4ee 10 learn of his recent elevation
sdesttye March "a, which. position. is
the highest in HE line OF work.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-03-01
AMERICAN EPIscoPALIANs
RESENT ARMENIAN OUTRAGE
send Cable Message to English Prel-
ates Protesting Against Rcten-
y ton OF Turks.
IBy ASSociatod Prcss.1

b. NEW YORK. Feb. 29-One hundred
American Episcopal Bishops have Seni
TO the Archbishop of Canterbury and
York. cable message protesting
against the proposed retention of the
Turks in Constantinoplc and the suoi-
fatton Of Armenia The message,
made public tonight BY Bishop Charles
|Sumner Burch. of the diocese of New
York read in part:
I'VE are grateful for your leadership
in the crusade against the proposed
retention of the Turks in CONSTANT
nople and the spoliation CT Armenia
We belive that Armenia, landlocked
and robbed OF her faircst portions.
cannot achieve real independence or
self support.
I've respect fully. but encrGetically
protest against the proposed measures
Britain to prevent the pereetpat; opea az
z fresh act of injustice against the
martyr. Armenia. The American peo.
pie have always placed implicit faith
In the pledges of Grea Britoin. We
cannot believe that Great Britain will
disappoint US by falling 10 do full
justice to Armenia"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-03-01
Expect Prosrerou. sprlns
Wholesale Condition. Good.

General manufacturing was reported
very active all over tho country
wholesale trade conditions were said
70 be prosperous almost throughout
tho country. In reporting individual
lines. the statement remarked that the
demand for Good grades Of shoes. re-
gardless OF price. seems TO continue.
and shoe PRICE lists for the new season
are higher than ever.
y Some. Improvement was noted in
gen.e'.rai5labor conditions. There was
an fnnfavorable aspect" however a
tendency reported from various dis
IIcts toward restriction of output.
Even In those cases. il was shown. tile
opinion was occasionally explained thar
ishe effect OF the restrictive policy is be
ginning TO be understood by those prac.
a,cing II as injurins them as mucl. as
The most serious situation in the
labor field is that OF farm workers. \
senuine scarcity is noted. watch. the
BOARD reared, might result in the re-
duction OF farm acreage. This was said
10 De particularly true OF the South
west and some apprehension WAS tcit
rs to the solution. Of the problem in
mat region with the spring season on
IN many communities.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-03-01

We all know that the power OF
gravitation is the only power that
we do not have to pay money for,
and that it never fails. From the
time we enter this world and during
the. whole period OF our life 1t Is
continually pulling us down and
eventually swallows us all up.
This same power has been drag
cling the electric railway industry
down until the now ""Safety/Car"
was designed.
The old-type cars required from
500 to 1900 pounds of dead weight
per seat! The Safety Car" carries
about 400 pounds Of dead weight
per seat, That is why the Safety
can get around quicker, and Is ALSO
the reason why the excessive noise
incident to the pounding Of the rails
by the old-type heavy equipment is
eliminated.
The Safety factors lie in the fixing
Of responsibility in the operator.
who is able to control his car with
the minimum OF effort because Of
the lighter weight and the auto
matte features. Every one knows
that 1t is easier TO control the move
ment of a smaller body than
larger one.
Undivided Responsibility in opera
ton makes for Safety.
Small units and moro Of them at
ford more frequent schedules and
better service.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-03-01
URGE IMMEDIATE PASSAGE
OF EUROPEAN CREDIT ACT
Cable tn American Bankers shows
Desperate Need Of Proposed
Foreign Loan.
.Dy Associated rress.l


NE WYOI.Ii. Feb. "9.--inTediatc APP
preparation by Congress OF Il $4,000
900 food credit for the relief OF Cen
trail European countries is urged III a
cable message received here today by
John McHush. chairman of the com
merce and marine committee of the
American Bankers Association. The
message was from Fred I. Kent, a NOM
Der OF the committee. who for the past
seven months has been studying con-
ditipns in Europe.
Tic credit should be granted by
special order, Mr.. Kent stated. adding
that the situation Is so pressing that
every days delay Is dangerous and the
late spring before the new crop is
available may be the crucial period that
Wiil determine the immediate future of
all Europe"
The British government. he said.
has agreed TO advance half OF any
amount that the United States viii
Of flo. 100000 ADVANCE. and France ': and
Italy are studying the proposition"
The neutrals are also considering
extending help." he added, provided
the United States takes the lead.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-03-01
Odd, Interesting and
Out of the Ordinary
Paragraphs Culled From
Ne2Us of a Day From AU
Parts of the World.

BARCELONA. Saturday. Feb. as.,-
The police arrested today an Italian.
in whose. home forty-hve bombs are
said 10 have Ecen found.
PALM BEACH, FLA, Feb. 90
n n,i;if Croker former, Tammany
marshal Of the semin9lc sun Canoe a
g!!1 event here in connection with
he celebration of rlaElcr Day, March
10; II was announced today.
BRUSSELS, Feb. 29.--Thc strike of
coal miners. SCALED IL few days ago in
the Monsiields, in protest against the
new bread prices ami for higher wages.
has eHtended to the central district Of
LA Louricrc, fourteen miles west
northwest of Chartered. whc. G some
C:sDrucrs arc reported.
CHICAGO. Feb. 29.--Rcv. g. s. Mar
s sol pa. pastor OF the North Chicago Pres
had been demanded by the church
board was arrested today when he at
tempted TO enior The church. Despite
me opposition Of the board OF direc-
tors. Rev. Marsolf had announced that
ne would rtcich sermon at tho
mofn:1S service. The minis ~ was
taken tci"rc u Justice OF Peace and
released in 500 bonds on charges u
disturbing tho peace and intcrfc. ing
p" tn religious services.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-03-01
WILL ANNOUNCE DECISION
ON ADRIATlC NOTE TODAY
british-Frcnch Proposal and United
St1tcS Reply Nny Hc Made
Public To-day.

WLSlIINGTON, Feb. 2?.--It will be
decided tomorrow whether publication
Will be made here OF the british French
reply TO President Wilson'S suggestion
that he would favor the settlement of
inc fiume question ny its reference to
settlement by them would not[bc al
the territorial expense OF a third party.
I,he reply of the United States. it
is believed, will be given out at the
1t Is not thought In the least likely
mat the President will, in his answer.
ment of December ., signed bv the
United States. France and England. be
thrown into the discard. II was pointed
Slavia report evcntually tina, thcv can.
not agree the whole question would be
up In the air il the President did not
nave the December agreement as a
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-03-01
Bay, Rum Mbibers
Brought to Grief
EleUe', Celebrate With
Fiery Fluid n, "Bo,,e- i
Dry" Richmond.
Is Richmond dry?


Wei, just take a slant at the record
OF tho police blotter for the las
forty.ciEht hours. during which tim
eleven Offenders of 9hc dry law Sa,]
arrested and VIII appear before, Jus
tico Crutchflcld to explain their ali
leEcd unfortunate prcdicament.
Three of these Offenders. the polfc'
say. were caught In the possession .
the old reliable Go per cent alcohol
mixture of hair tonic. which, accord
ing TO the. instructions on one of til
bottles, should be taken every morn
ing before meals" -
Among those listed for the ofrcns
of taking a drink In dry country are
u. II. Moore, 2i1 North Twenty
eighth Street; y II. Phillips. 2Go3 Ens
Marshali Street; r.. A. Parrish. lS
North Twanty-sevcnth Street; Journe
Butler. 3i6 South Third Street; Car
Bowman. 3oo North Allen Avenue
Il. L. Wharton. ala North Secon,
Street: W. r. Wilkinson, 2IOo Everett
Street; }. l.. Bohanan. 2lo5 Everett
street: Mabel Itorston, colorcd. an,
Virginia Royster. colorcd. OF zoe Nortl
Twentieth Street
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-03-01
NEW SUSPECT IN BOND THEFT
Believe ArnAtein Mere Tool In Hands
OF SuFercroOk, Who Was Popular
Among Women.
BY Universal Scrvicc.J

NEW YORK. Feb. ga man
Known among the Broadway resorts
as Lady Killer" is said by the police
to be the supermaster mind in the So
100000 bond theft. Mickey" Arm
stein. indicated as one OF the conspi-
ratorS. still appears to have been only
q toof\in the hands Of the mysterious
supercrim'nal. who disappeared from
the city recently, accompanied by his
latest flame, beautiful girl art stu
criminal record SO far as known. and
his picture iSjnot to be found IN tho
"Rogues' Gallery" but the police have
g. fairly accurate description Of him.
He Is said 70 haVo had numerous adj
ventures with women III Europe, as
we'll as on this side OF tho Atlantic.
Arnsteins Whereabouts is still
mystery
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-03-01
BISHOP SAYS
Europe IS DEMORAL|zED
Burt, After Tour Of Foreign Nations.
Declares America Must Send Help
Both Moral and Physical.
-IBy Associated Prcss.J

NEW YORK, Feb. 29.-The peoples
OF Europe have lost thor nerve"
through the disorGanization of their
presidential, industrial and religious
governments. and possibly will not re-
f Gov ,-n Gani'iS . and strength until
foreign policy, through which to aid
incni. IN the opinion Of Bishop William
~ t., of of the Methodist Episcopal Area
Shepard. of Wichita Kan, WHO arrived
here today on the White Star liner
Cedric.
Toured European Nations.
bishops Burt and Shepard won't to
Europe last November with a commit
tee representing the Methodist Epis-
eSopai church in the United States Tor
the purpose Of making 4 religious ana
iistr;hutc money collected by the
chursh. The Itinerary included France.
G S,,,i., n.y., Austria. Hungary;;. Jugo,-
With them were John L. Nuclsen. Hish-
o. OF Europe; Rev. DIR. a. J. Rueher, 81
E,imrinnn,' and Mr.. and Mrs. Iianford
h,shnp Shepard said the committee
OF CHURCH men was received by prrsi-
5 dom, Eberi, of Germany: President
tiuszar .of Hungary, ANA that ali Of
iG;nis concerned aided the visitors TO
obtain information necessary to the
tributcd 100000 marks in Berlin and
100000 kroncn each TO Vienna and
'iudi pest. and also allotted lesser sums
10 Mayors and civil officers In many
smaller cities.
Shpuld Continue Hoover system
Continuation of the Hoover relief
system and similar organizations and
the giving of credit for raw materials.
arc the Immediate details in helping
Europe" bishop Shepard asserted
Choatic conditions in Europe are the
result of the breakdown in transpor-
latlon and the means of communica-
tioh- the newspapers in Berlin and
otner cities are far smaller in size
nave smaller Calculations.
The result is that the people Of Eu-
rope are cut off from one another and
are suspicious. Formerly, each man
was cog in working machine With
disorganizat OF the machine, the
forgotten how to go ahead. and will
have to learn things over again.
Need Economic League,
THE countries of Europe must form,
an economic league and work together
tor the common welfare. We need to
he IN this league with them also for
our own welfare"
The only cure for the world now is
to put into practice the teachings of
that l mean that we must establish n
brotherhood OF democracy America
must have strong foreign policy and
must have strong man TO back nm
TINS policy. 1 believe heartily in d.
plomacy. but the man or nation who
tells the truth will always come out
right. The whole trouble now is that
we pay too much attention to material
things. and the spirit of brotherhood is
neglected"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-03-01
secretary O, the Associated chariti

here.
Tomorrow will be one OF tho ID
days OF the conference. There Will
These include Ralph Il. McGeo D
Religious Education" John a, Bow
man on Hospitals and Homes" II
w. T. LinGlc OH Industrial Relations
DR.. J. G. Greenfield on ''aiinistcril
Relief" DIR. ID. Cloy Lilly on "Amcric;l
Education" and II. a. Baum on "St\
tistical Mirror"
In the afternoon DR.. Vance will sped
on "Evangclisn,.: and Mr.. Pratt wi
discuss tho field program Of tho Into
church World Movement. at the ST
per hour special departmental meetl&
OF tho evening viii be by pr. EE 4
Smith on The Program OF tho CHI Ia
in the Mission Field"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-03-01
SHERIFF'S POSSE FAILS
TO LOCATE BANDITS
Officer Gains That After Crossing
Mexican Border All Trace OF
Raiders Was Lost.
tby Associatcd Press. ]

Il. II. Earhart's posst 1eturaeI to Mon n.
tana camp tonight. after fruitlcss
search below the international bound
airy line for E2c1uil Lara and COM
panion. alleged Mexican bandits.
charged with the killing of Alexander
j., Frazer and the serious wounding
OF his brother. John a. Frazer. durin &
4 Rid Friday at Arivaca. Pima County.
AriZ.
A second posse sent out in search
OF the first was recalled
Shcrtn Earhart said he followed u
hot trail TO the border. but after
he crossed he lost all trace Of the
bandits
Colonel e. c. Carnahan. commander
OF the Nogalcs military district. en-
phatically denied tonight that men of
his command had gone into Mexico in
pursuit OF Lara and his companion.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-03-01
'tcING BALLOONS FIND
SMOWST0RM BIG OBSTACLE
Unable to Fly Through 1t Ono Device
La FOrceS 10
Earth.
IBy Associated Pres.s.l

MONTREAL, Fob. 2s.-A severe
snowStorm encountered in IL free bal
loon race from Rockaway Naval Air
Station. New York. with Montreal as
the objective. forced one Of three COM
petiting balloons to land this morn
three occupa nts. j.. A. Kioor. w. H
Gushing and T. 2. a. Thompson, OF tho
United States Navy. came here by rail
TO await news OF tho other balloons
and to receive instructions from the
Rockaway Station where the contest
began yesterday.
Tho balloon went into the storm
shortly after passing over Alburg, Yer
mont. at 7:45 A. NJ. and was compelled
to descend when snow filed the basket
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-03-01
WARNS AGAINST REVOL UTIon
Faure Tells Socialist Congress- .f n,r-
ger Of 1fspendisE
Uprising.
IRY Aasnciai.d 70,

Str a S B oURG. Feb. es-p.u,
T th amid great Confusion. warned
day against ''prematurs rsvoi"-
Hon. He declared that the Italian
socialist party. although, cxtremciv
well organized, has not yet found =
revolution possible"
revolution was advocated nv NJ
Eoriot: leader OF the extreme French
socialists. who said the dictatorship
nouid not be divided between the
~orkmen's councils and unions. aa -
belonged to the former Pierre Re-.
nsndel then recalled that VI. Loriot.
whom he described as a Disciple OF
~ ,,,.. wrote in 1915 that Prussia n
niIllarlsln must be destroYed
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-03-01
NOTED SINGER STRICKEN
Mime. TetrnzEini Hurried to New York
to Be Cared for by
SpccfUlfaf.
tBy Universal Scrvicc.l

BOFrALO. y. y, Feb. 29.--AIadame
TetraZzini. who was scheduled TO an
pear in Buffalo Tuesday night. can
ceiied her engagement here tonight
ana IS being rushed from Erie, Pa, to
new 1ork City. to see a throat special-
ist Jules Beider, manager of the
famous singer. said shortly before mid.
nriEht that the exact condition OF the
rahous SINGERS voice and throat had
Zini was scheduled for n thirty-day
tour OF the leading cities. and is
scheduled to sail for England Nav Is.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-03-01
ASTOR PAYS WIFE TRIBUTE
Praises Speech of Indy Aston in Cam
pnign Against Booze In
Britain.

PLYMOUTH. Feb. 29.-Viscount AS
LOT. in speech here to-day, paid
high tribute to his wife and declared
her first sleech in Parliament was the
opening ga in real country wide
sweep toward temperance
lie said he was convinced the pub-
lie at large was not against drink
restrictions and that the real oppo-
nents oil temperance were the drink
sellers and their dependents"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-03-01
TO INAUG."a,c AIR SERVICE
France to Have Aerial TRANSPORTS he.
tween Paris and Other
large Cities.

tBy Associated Prcss.]
rARlS. FEB. 29.-M. Flanding. UNI
der-sccretary OF aeronautic TRANSPORTS
and ministry OF public works. expects
tomorrow to start airplane service 10
Marseilles. Lille. Brussels and London.
SordeauS also may be included among
the stopping places.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-03-01
CHALLENGES PROHIBITION
Caldwell Tells Baltimore "ySets~ Thai
"Antipros" Have 9Just Begun
to Fight.
by NSSociatcd Press.

BAkT1MORE, Feb. 29.-Representa-
tive Charles =. Caldwell. of New York.
IN an address to 400 citizens at an
antlprohiDitlon meeting here this after
noon, said, I'VE serve notice on the
iAnti-Saloon League that we have just
pcSun TO light. II the principles for
which our forcfathers fought were good
enough for them they arc good enough
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-03-01
La ORDERS PUBLIC SALE
Land In Cheyenne and Standt.r Ro.L
observations VIII BE Diaposcd
OF Saon.

WASH ISGToN. Feb. 9s.-Public sale
o. $4,000 acres OF land in the former
cheyenne River and Standing Rock In.
dlah reservations in North and South
Dakota was ordered today by Sccre.
!ary Lane. Appraised prices OF tho
ianus are 80 cents to Sc An acre. and
value. No limitation Is placed on the
area TO be sold any ono purchaser.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-03-01
sANIT.lRIUM DESTROYED
MudIavia Springs Was One OF Mos,
Widely Known Health Resorts
In America.
by Associated PresAl

KRAMER, IND. Feb 2s.-Tbe Mud.
laVia Springs Hotel and Sanitarium,
one OF the most popular health resorts
IN the United States. was completely
DESTROYED by fire of unknown origin
early today. The loss is estimated at
S2'o,00o. while tho loss sustained by
the guests in clothing, jcwclry and
other valuablcS is estimated ut $50 600
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-03-01
PALMER NOT A CANDIDATE
Acknowledgement Declares He Has
Absolutely No Presidential
Aspirations.
tBy Universal Scrvicc.]

PHILADELPHIA. Feb. 90 The
presidency of the United States has
no lure for Attorney General ~ Nit
chcll Palmer. He made this clear to-
day In the first public statement he
has made regarding the subject since
he was first talked OF as possible
candidate.
My ambition was satisfied when I
became Attorney-Gencral," said Mr.
Palmer. have positively no pres
idcntial aspirations"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-03-01
Or. Dercum Cali. on preaid4,t

:, WASHISGTON, Feb. 29.-Dr. FrancIs
\. Dcrcum. Philadelphia speciaiis:
nald ono OF his occasional visits 10 tho
White House today and told Rear.
Adm!ral Graysou, President Wilson's
personal physician. that thu Presi-
dents condition showed q noticeable
lmproNcmtni since his last vieit two
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-03-01
nrltl.h steamer sunk.

MIAMI. FLA. Feb. 23.-The Dftis
steamer 4. Soper was sunk al Sjovei
nor's Harbor. Bahama Islands, last Pr
day. according to word brought hei
today by the Easoline-boat Mystery
The Soper, an old vessel. brohe
crankshaft and lost her propeller. sin !
ing at her dock In about fifteen fe,
OF water. The Sopcr was employed |
the Miami Nassau trade as u carEc