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New-York tribune., 1920-03-26
Fight Reported Resumed

THE HAGUE, March 25.~-Fightine
in the Ruhr district, where, it was un-
dcrstood, truce had been agreed to
has been resumed according to the
"Telegraaf." Spartacist forces are
nearing Wesel, the newspaper says, and
Munster dispatch to the "Rotterdam
Ccurant" says the "Red" army'e
strength is now 10000.
Some reports from the frontier indi-
cate that the workmen are bombarding
Wesel with large calibre guns. The
advices are conflicting, however, other
reports declaring the situation is quiet.
The semi official Netherlands Cor
respondence Bureau says that the Dutch
Minister of War has been in confer
ence with the army leaders with regard
to taking precautions against the cross
ing OF the frontier by German revolu-
tlonary troops or fugitives.
Belgian Troops shelled
According to "The Handelsblad" the
'Red" troops in the vicinity of Vessel
sne!led Fort Bluecher, which is occu-
pied by Belgian troops. The Belgians
protested against this action. A train
with seventy wounded from Vessel is
reported to have arrived near the
Dutch frontier.
Aldermen from the Rhine district
have arrived in Holland to negotiate
for food for the population there. They
declare in interviews with the Dutch
press that the movement Of the German
laborers in this region is not Bolshe
vlk, but includes members of all the
parties. They assert that there is much
distress from lack Of food in Dortmund
and elsewhere in the district.
communications have been addressed
to communist leaders of France. Bel
gum and England by the Bolshevik
central World Bureau at Amsterdam
requesting them to support German
Sommun!sts. -1, at Communist meeting
held in Amsterdam last night speakers
urged spread of the strike in Hol-
land A heavy police guard was main
tanned at the meeting.
New-York tribune., 1920-03-26

but probably will not take this action
until after the meeting Of the Supreme
Allied Council at Ran Reno, Italy, on
April 81.
Forgery Of banknotes on q large
scale at Fiume has resulted in an ac-
centuation Of the distress caused by
the paralysis of commerce there. The
New-York tribune., 1920-03-26

populace, however. is determined mt
to submit to the Jugo- -Slavs. u0'
AT meeting of officers and pron;
nent citizens last night, disnsatchIn'. s,cI'.
state. Captain d'Annunzio reaff;rass fffs,.ass
his determination not to abandon 'Ass .s'
city until it was either "rac;sl,n :ns ;A
dependent or a heap of ruins" '"'
New-York tribune., 1920-03-26
battle for Vessel
Halted for Lunch
Traffic Across Rhine at
StandstiN, AlthoughCi
Does Business as Usual

VESSEL, Rhenish Prussia, March 25
(By The Associated Press).-The fight
ing at Wesel, which ended at 10 O'Clock
last night, began again this morning
at 10 o'clock and lasted for an hour
and half. Both forces then took
long and comfortable luncheon and
New-York tribune., 1920-03-26
Fiume Republic Is Near
D'Annunzio Determined on In.
dependence or Ruin

ROME, March 25.-Fiume is on the
eve of momentous events, say dis
patches direct from that city. Cap
tain Gabrielle d'Annunzio and the
Fiuman National Assembly have de-
cided to proclaim Fiume a republic.
New-York tribune., 1920-03-26
Socialists in
Germany Deny
Soviet Aim 8

Continued from page ono
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-05-07
GREEN SToCIDGs'
PROVES BIG SUCCESS

/ Green Stookinxs,r comedy IA
three acts az presented last night II
the high school auditorium By the
John Marshall Dramatic club, proved
to be a huge success and was declared
by those in position to know to be one
of the best plays ever dramatixod ut
the school.
The comedy is based on an old Eng.
+ lish custom that an older unmarried
sister shall wear Green Stockings ut
Annie Lind Porter as the older sister.
Annie Lind Porter as the olde rsister,
Celia. is supposed to'be absolutely out
Of the manageable class by her
friend. When her last unmarried sis
ter is not allowed to marry as long a.
she tCeiia) is single, TIP old maid Of
the family gives them to understand
that she is engaged to an army ofhcer
stationed on foreign. How this sup
posedly fictictious officer turns up and
supposedly fcucious ayising is delight
fluffy portrayed by the cast. There
will be two more performances, one
tonight at s:15 and again tomorrow
night at the same time. Following Is
the cast of characters.
Admiral Grice, retired. Harold Snead
William Faraday Gather of he
roine) ............. Rawiey Law
Robert Tarver tdude) ......~---
Barnard Bradshaw
Colonel Smith tleading man).--.
Roger Mann
James Raleigh Stuart Trevett
Henry Steele $3.50. Thomas Christian
Martin lOld family servant). --.
Martin Richwtne
Celia Faraday tleadfng LADY, 1910.
Annie Lind Porter-MAbel Cole
Evelyn fIady Trenctard1 .Eeta Beck
Madge MRS. RockinghAm)~.-
Katherine Scott
Phyllis F'araday (ingenue) -.
Margaret Wagner--Aitce Barksdale
Aunt Ida tMrs. Christhjotm) ell
DERBY woman Virginia Foster
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-05-07
AUTO CASE ON TRIAL
IN HUSTINGS COURT

Continuance until this morning
was made last night in hustings court
in the case of Leo Kidd, charged
jointly with James w. Meyers and
Leo Seay, with the theft OF Cadillac
touring car belonging to E. Donai
Cameron, tobacco manufacturer of
this city, alleged to have been stolen
the night of September Is, 1919.
The case ran all day until O'Clock
last night, when Judge Richardson
ordered that 1t so over until this
morning. Witnesses for both sides
had completed their testimony and
argument of counsel will begin today.
Kidd fs represented by Louis o.
Wendenburg. His defense 10 that he
was in Baltimore at the time OF the
theft James w. Meyers turned wit
ness for the state yesterday. stating
that he knew nothing OF the theft.
Kids mother sat by him during the
entire trial
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-05-07
TROOPER FORMULAS
WANTS HIS sIs.ss

Washington, May g." Say for the
love OF Mike, what are you guys doing
about that package of mine that was
lost in transportation in France in
iais9
Thus a former Ysnk. r. Formulas,
at Cleveland. threw diplomatic phrase
oiogv to the winds in letter received
yodag hy Representative Charles a.
Mooney of Ohio.
The result was that Representative
ASoaeS A<ot. busy and introduced a bill
providing that the government reim-
hurse Formulas for the loss OF pack
sge-it was valued at SASS and he
said tonight that the measure was GER
tain to pass,
You sure have some snap Of a job"
FORMULAS wrote. Everywhere the
slogan IS. get on the job and produce.
II would be q good thing If you guys
and Wilson. too, did a little something
10 earn your money. Get me that
SfSsS"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-05-07

New York, May Sunday will
be Mothers Day and Miss Anna
Jarvis of Philadelphia. founder OF
the movement. has issued call for
nationwide observance. She has
asked for a display of the American
flag In homes and business places
on saturday and Sunday so that a
patriotic expression may be a re-
buke to florists who may seek to
prof1teer in carnationos that have
become the traditional emblem of
Mothers Day.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-05-07
LOCOMOTIVE WORKS To MAKE
REPAIRS COSTING $4,000

Permit was granted the American
Locomotive Works yesterday by
Building Inspector Butler 10 make
repairs and alterations to their plant
on the Boulevard near Acca, costing
$4,000 The work will be done on
the warehouse and manufacturing
plant
NJ. & r. pannosiani obtained per-
nit to erect three brick stores OF
west side OF Robertson street be-
tween Monument avenue and Grace
street, cost to. be $4,000.
l.. =. Duggan was given permit to
erect frame stucco house costing
$1,000 or West side of Moss Side
avenue between Boulevard Park road
and Ladies' Mile road
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-05-07
BIG NEGRO SHOW AT THE
CITY AUDITORIUM TONIGHT

An entertainment for the benefit
of the day nursery and playground
at the Friends Orphan asylum, 113
West Charity street, will be given at
the City Auditorium tonight at &
o'clock. "A Million Dollar Wedding
Is the title OF the entertainment,
which is under the auspices of the
which is under the auspices Of the
Richmond Nighborhood association,
Incorporated. Among the bridge
grooms" are Giles b. Jackson and
A. p. Price.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-05-07

Ths case Of the commonwealth O
v1r~fnia- US. John e. Fatzgeraio'
sreSsurer OF Nelson county. wa.
eontirued in the city circuit coarl
YESTERDAY. The state is suing tns
sres for Sa.Iis-7o. alleged To DC
the amount collected by him under
tne West fee bill during 1919 over
ara above his yearly salary o.
N. ecA The majority Of the 1ees
was collected from the Ryan estate
Mr.. fitzgerald is the only treasurer
IN the state who has failed TO comply
with the law as stated IN the west Zee
hsii.
.Todge II. Carter Scott yesterday
anpointed w. D. Saunders, trustee
ri the NorthsiGe BAPTIST church
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-05-07
MsN DUCHARsfE TO LEAVE,
BUSINESS MEMS CLUB

Announcement was made yesterday
that Maxine Duckarme, who has
acted III capacity Of manager OF the
Business MEMS club for several years
viii retire on June !. TO open Ia res
taurant business of his own in the
financial district Mr.. Ducharme is
also secretary OF the kiwanis club
and has been Interested in other civic
organizations.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-05-07
ATTORNEY POLLOCK RALLIES
FROM OPERATION PERFORMED

Improvement was noted last night
in the condition of Gilbert X. Pollock,
well-known Richmond attorney, who
underwent a surgical operation at st.
Elizabeth's hospital Wednesday. MIR
Pollock will not be able to see visitors
for several days. DIR. j Shelton Hors-
ley who performed the operation
stated last night that he believed II
would result in final recovery.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-05-07
SMALLPOX II SPEC*r> To BIZ
REl sEASE.D THIS MORNING

Fapase Of tire two suspected vie
tsyrss ~ smallpox who we're sent to
the city smallpox hospital last week
whea Pauline PArteIi Z years cid,
cas NeS3 Marshall street wes found
with the disease, will he released this
morning ny health authorities The
Panteu child Is said 10 hive crly a
mild attack ~ the nalady, but wtll
be kept under observation cor feveral
Gays lrnger.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-05-07
CELEBRATE PASTORS THIRD
ANNIVERSARY AT PARAMOUNT

Fairmount-Avenue BaptHt church
was the scene Of a reception last night
in honor of the third anniversary of
the pastoratc OF Rev Robert r. Caver-
lee. Seyessl Richmond ministers
spoke. A musical program was also
rendered. During Rev. Caverlee's min
istry the congregation has increased
more than three hundred members
and the church Is now free of debt
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-05-07
RICHMOND rTLEG ATEs LEAVE.
FOR T. r.. A. CONNES TfOS

a w~4ec523 csr carrying sixty dele
Rases from Richmond to Jae annual
convention ct tha Virginia Travellers
rrcte1 1--WE association ia Lvncbnurg
left here Iasg night. They were ioinfd
in Petersburg by tho Norfolk 9etega-
ton, The convention "Opens this
MGR ntng vi thu lin CITY and viii also
he IL session tomorrow,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-05-07

Property known as eos-G1o North
Fourth street was yesterday gold ny
T. .Ashby WGkhaul and wife. TO
Harry v. Cole. The property Il To-
Gated between Broad and Grace
streets. and fronts az feet inches
"a Fourth street. and has depth Of
lgI feet inches. Sale price is un'
aers sccsi ta have been $50, 50e.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-05-07

Albert Askins was fined $500 and
costs and had his permit revoked in
police court yesterday, when he was
found guilty OF speeding.
Robert Minor was convicted on the
charge OF stealing $40 from Paul We'll,
in police court yesterday and given u
sentence of four months in Jail.
e. M. Parrish and James straus
were fined $50 each in police court
yesterday on the charge Of speeding.
They paid the nne.
May 18th was the day set for the
trial of l. b. Simond when he ap-
peared in police court yesterday to
answer tho charge of careless and
reckless driving an auto truck through
the streets and running into a one
man car.
The Straus Cigar company reported
to tho police yesterday that someone
had entered their store and stolen a
quantity OF cigars. The theory In tina,
the thief was locked up in the build
ing.
L. G. Hankins South Morris stree
reported to the police last night that
someone had stolen an overcoat from,
the hall rack valued at $50.
| Chas Jeffress, North Twenty
seventh street. was arrested by Po-
! liceman Galbraith yesterday on the
charge OF peddling bkhanas without
a license. He was bailed to appear in
police court this morning.
| Thomas jackson. 617A North Har-
rison street, was arrested yesterday on
the Varge Of operating an automobile
in careless and reckless manner.
Policeman Thomas made the arrest.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-05-07
PETERSBURG

Especial to The Richmond yirginian)
Petersburg, Va, May 6.~Captain
Robert Gillian announced this morn
ing that he had definitely decided not
to run for the state senate to MI the
unexpired term of r. II. Drewry who
resigned to run for congress and was
recently elected.
| trying for the position, Colonel Leroy
Hodges. aide to Governor Davis, ana
Morton G. Goode. commonw h a
attorney for Dinwiddie county. Some
time ago the former announced his
candidacy for the position. and after
| much contemplation Mr.. Goode also
decided to run.
| X. M. Jackson. chauffeur for the
oueen-Cola Botting Works, sustained
| injuries about the legs and body this
| morning when knocked DOWN on North
Sycamore street by a one-fnan strest
l car Ee was In the act of cranking
his truck. whose motor had stalled,
when the trolley crashed into the
| machine, driving 1t across the street
| into the window of the National Bill
down. His Injuries are not considered
serious.
! II has been announced by the Hope
well Chamber of Commerce that a
| $500, 900 brick company has been or
ganized in that city. Experts have
declared that the clay around the town
makes a high quality of brick and
/ pottery.
I The sixteenth annual session OF the
! Grand chapter 81 Virginia, Order Of
/ the Eastern Star. will meet in this
/ city May II, II and 49, The sessions
/ will he held In the Petersburg High
school auditorium.
! On Tuesday evening. May II. an In
formal reception viii be rendered to
the Grand chapter and the Masonic
fraternity and their wi%es Of this city
by the local chapter, Alpha No. !.
Charles Trotter Lassitsr viii de-
I liver the address of welcome Wallace
d. Blanks will be master OF ceremc~
/ MES. at which time select musical
program will be rendered.
". H. Bryant. night Waterman A.
the plant Of the Petersburg Pine and
Veener company. on Commerce street,
last night and robbed OF his watch
and pistol. BRYANT claims that the
men knocked at the office door and
upon opening he was faced by n pistol
pointing in his face. The men pro-
eeedsd to rob him OF what he had and
then feiIed him a blow over the head
They have not been apprehended as
yet
jennie Williams, white. who was re-
Gently arrested on the charge Of hAy.
Ing over gallon Of corn whiskey in
her home on East RollinEbrook street.
q re ~ tp.a rkAa
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-05-07
SOUTHSIDE

Owing to present high price con-
ditions the committee in charge OF the
work of raising funds for the erection
OF a monument to Southside boys
who fought in the world war, have
deemed it advisa BILE not TO push the
drive at once,
Judge Ernest H, Wells, chairman
Of the finance com mittee announced
that $1,000 has been subscribed and
pledged for about $500 more receiced,
Despite the fact that there Is no great
haste in the matter, contributions
will be gladly received.
Payments may be made to any OF
the following: w f., Duval, clerk
Of hustings court. part II: J. l.. Red
ford, w. c. pulliam, Jesse G. Blake,
John r. Robertson and w. r. Bryce
A meeting of the Chesterfield
chapter. United 'DAAgh ters OF the Con-
faderacy, will be held this Afternoon
in cambridge Junior high school,
Matters of considerable importance
will come before the chapter and 4
large attendance 10 desired.
A permit has been granted the
Union Security company to erect \
large wholesale and manufacturing
building in Hull street between Sec-
end and Third streets. The building
will cost approximately $l%6.ooo.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-05-07
.aSupply and Demand"
: In Relation to Present Prices

THE public scarcely be prices of all sorts OF
commodities high-have been mounting higher ant
higher for several But scomforting STILL per-
haps the recent authoritative statement by Government
perts that they due go higher fa that until
supply catches with demand that due only
abnormal requirements but is worldwide
which, in turn is brought about by the curtament
production there little relief from present
scales of prices
IN the face of candito which within the power
of Miller Rhoads alter control been this
stores constant aim to maintain both high standard
quality and consistent prices all its merchandise
of Miller Rhoads has acquired nationwide reputation
handling the best merchandise the world produces
coast to coast and the lakes gulf known
of the nations great public institutions serving
unique and satisfactory growing clientele drawn
from large and prosperous community To illustrate
the high esteem which this store is held among the
great merchants in the larger cities not nfrequen
atves sent here study get rsthand informa-
ton concerning progressive
foundsuccessfuL
THAT Miller Rhoads is of of moderate
prices thousands who frequent it's hospi-
table ase That its often much below
ke by brief survey daily announce
advertisement today one of the mosre
marable-for very have yet pnbIzed
A Confirmation
MOT long ago delegation visiting Merchants from sew
erai of the cities of spent some time
visiting about and themselves amazed
at how low prices compared with asked by
leading retail stores in New York. Pittsburg and elsewhere
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-05-07

Jennie Williams, white. who was re-
Gently arrested on the charge OF hay-
ing over = gallon of corn whiskey in
her home on East Rollingbrook street.
waived preliminary examination when
arratGnsd In poiics court this morn.
tnk- ehs vim b. tr1sd xtxthe nAxt team
af,thc huntjngs court. e.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-05-07
POLICE NOTES

Albert Askins was fined $500 and
costs and had his permit revoked in
police court yesterday, when he was
found guilty OF speeding.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-05-07

Robert Minor was convicted on the
charge of stealing $40 from Paul We'll
in police court yesterday and given a
sentence of four months in Jail.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-05-07

z. NJ. Parrish and James Straus
were fined $50 each in police court
yesterday on the charge Of speeding
They paid the fine.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-11
SALEM

Everett V. Il. Hale of Providence
preached here Sunday morning. Mr..
Hood will occupy the pulpit next Sunday
morning also
A very successful entertainment con-
ssiting of music, a drama and recitation
was given in Grange hall on Friday even
ing before a good sized audience. Fol-
lowing is the program: Piano solo. Mrs.
]. D. Fraser; dialogue. Donald Fraser,
George Moore, Charlie Littlefield, Minnie
Kingsley. Violet Rogers, Helen Rogers
music, harmonica, Jack Greenhouse act,
George Moore and Don Fraser; chalk
talk, Don Fraser; music, Mrs. Fraser
recitation, George Moore; music, Mrs.
Fraser. Mrs. Charles Malona, Mrs.
James Lane, Mrs. Carl Rogers and James
Lane had charge of the refreshments OF
ice cream and waters. Many compliments
were paid Messrs Fraser and Moore who
arranged the program and worked hard
to make the entertainment a success The
sum of 1885 was cleared, to go toward
the purchase of a new organ for the
| church.
Mr. and Mrs Henry Fox Of Kansas
City arrived here Tuesday to spend few
months at the Fox homestead. Important
repairs have been made 10 the buildings
on this place which adds much to the at
| tractiVeness of the home. The work hai
been under the supervision of n. L. Clark
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Rowe were re-
! cent Norwich callers.
| Mrs. Thomas Day spent Tuesday will
friends in New London.
( Miss Rose Bloom returned Tuesday at
ter few days spent in New York.
Mrs. Minnie Scimenowitz visited he
brother at Backus hospital, Norwich, Of
| Sunday.
Edwin and Fred Harris and Carl Rog
ers We're recent Norwich visitors.
The graduating exercises of the Salen
public schools will be held at the Congre
gational church Thursday evening, jun
18th.
a public meeting is to he held il
Grange hall Friday :, ening. June 18th. a
which County Agen, II. r. johnson an'
Miss Gladys L. Stratton. home demon
stration agent. will be present
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-11
BOLTON

Mrs. Julius l.. Strong and small SON
of Danielson, are guests of Mr. Strong's
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Frank H Strong
Julius Strong spent the week end with
his family.
Miss Eva Jones of Hartford spent
Sunday with her brother r. Kneeland
Jones.
The green at the Center has been
plowed preparing to have it reseeded.
Mrs. Robert Anderson of South Man
chester started rehearsing a class of
Bolton people in chorus singing at the
hall Monday evening, preparing for the
Bolton centennial next fall
iChildrens Day exercises are to be
held at the Congregational church on
June goth. 1t is expected a member of
the State Sunday School association will
be present to speak at that service.
Mrs. c. E. Pomeroy of Windsor is with
her daughter, Mrs. William c. White for
the summer.
Mrs. Calista Shurtleff of South Man
chester, "a. died early Tuesday morn.
ing after an illness of several weeks
Mrs. Shurtleff is survived by a daugh.
ter, Mrs, Rose Strant of South Man
chester, a sister-in-law Mrs E Jane
Finley of Bolton, and several nieces and
nephews.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-11

meeting of the L O. o. F., in New Ia
ven. Tuesday, June 2.
The Woman's Baptist Missionary So
siety held its june meeting Friday aft
ernoon at the home of Mrs. T. H.
Church with seven in attendance. Mrs.
Church presided and all present took
part in the programme, which Mrs.
Church had prepared 1t was decided
to enter the reading contest. also to pack
n barrel with clothing for the Aather
school, Beaufort. S. c.. arrangements
for which We're left with Mrs. Church.
The offering was ninety cents.
Mrs. William Lyman of New York
and Miss Winifred Turner of New Lon
don, are caring for the family of Mr.. and
Mrs. =. W. Lyman during their abb
sence
Among the fish which Judge Dan D.
Home caught recently in local stream
was the banner trout of the season, meas
uring 10 inches and weighing one and
three quarter pounds.
| Thames lodge, No. %, I. o. o. F..
worked the largest class of candidates
at the meeting Tuesday night since its
organization.
C. f. Flaherty and family have moved
this week to the house recently bull
for them by the C. NJ. Robertson Co.
by whom Mr.. Flaherty is employed.