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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-01
NEGRO DELEGATES
!. OUSTED BY C. 0. P.
Woods Colorcd Supporters
From Alabama and Ar
kansas Rejected.
"LILY WHITES" ARE SEATED
General Wood in Chicago, Takes
Command of His Cam
paign for Nomination.
IBy Universal serviccl

CHICAGO. May 3i.-Delegates from
three of the Southern states. hand
picked by Frank Hitchcock in the
interest of General Wood. were
turned down at tho nrst session to-
day of tho credentials committee OF
tho Republican National Committee.
Wood lost one in Alabama. four
delegates at large In Arkansas, and
Florida. Lowden will profit by the
committee's decision in Alabama ard
Arkansas. while the Florida case.
which is to be settled tomorrow. may
result in there being no delegation
seated from that State.
In Arkansas the contest was be-
tween a delegation composed entirely
OF Lily Whites" and n mixed dele
cation. II. l.. Remmel, State COM
mit,ceman. headed the regular dele
cation and informed the committee
that tho contest was brought solely
for the purpose of injecting the race
issue into the convention. He de-
clared the negroes delegates were
chosen at a 'rump' convention com.
posed of not more than one-fifth Of
the delegates regularly elected to
the State convention.
Gate for COIorcd brethren.
John y. Hibbler. colored attorney
championed the cause OF the contest
Ing delegation declaring that the
Remmel faction was endeavoring 10
create party in Arkansas which
should be wholly white. He pro.
nounced the plan "Utopian dream
Without roll-call the committed
voted unanimously to seat the
Remmcl delegation Of Lilly Whites
which is pledged to support Lowden
The Florida contest is three.
headed affair. there being the dele.
cation OF regulars headed by George
W. Bean, selected by Hitchcock TO,
Wood, contestinE delegation. partl,
elackheaded by w. l.. Anderson
which is inclined to be for johnson
and third delegation selected b,
an orsanizationI in tho State which
wants 70 mako tho party in Florida
Lily Wake"
Personalities were injected into The
hearing when Anderson charged ,ha,
Bean was in collusion with the Demo.
cratic leaders in Florida. and tha,
paniel Gerow, one OF the Bean dele.
gates. held Office under a Democrats
administration in Jacksonville.
John T. King. OF Connecticut. asked
II it was not a nonpartisan admins
ira ,ion' to which Anderson naively
replied; "A Democratic administra.
non! why not another Republican
besides Gerow could get in there with
fuil set of burglar tools"
The personalities became so bite,
that the committee turned the mat.
ter over to a special committee con.
sistins OF Warren. of Detroit: par.
sons. OF New York, and General du
Pont. otDelawsre. The committee vii,
'Continued on Second Pace1
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-01
COMMITTEE PROPOSES
RAISE FOR POSTAL men
Recommendation Carries Total of
$33,OO0,OOO in Increases for
Mail Handlers.
ALL CLASSES IN MEASURE
Carries Pay Rate Boost for All EN-
ployees, Including Messengers,
Rural Carriers, Fourth Class
POstmaStcrS and Carriers.
ALL CLASSES IN MEASURE
[Ry Associated Prcs..1

WASHINGTON, May 3l.-Increased
salaries for postal employees amount
ms to approximately S33,0o0,0O0 for
the first year. effective July /, were
recommended in report to Congress
today by a joint Congressional COM
mittee.
For rural delivery carriers, the
commission recommended $500 for
twentyfour- route. and an ad-
ditional $40 for each mile in excess
OF that distance. Motor route car
ricrs covering nifty miles or more
would receive not in excess of s2.6o0.
The pay OF village delivery carriers
would be from $1,000 to $1,000.
Should the recomme n ndations OF the
commission, based on hearings held
in various parts Of the country be
adopted clerks OF FIRST and second
class post t-offices, as we'll as city car
ricrs, would be divided Into hve
classes with those in the first class
receiving sl,4o0 annually and 500
added for each class. Substitutes
and temporary clerks would receive
60 cents an hour. while special clerks
would bo paid from $1,000 to $4,000
annually. Watchmen. messengers and
laborers would be divided into two
grades, the first receiving $3.50 and
the second S1,45o.
Clerks in the Postal Mail Service
would bc divided into six classes with
those In the first class receiving
$1,000; those in sixth class, $4,000.
and the others graduated between.
Service for all clerks, the COM
missions report recommended. would
he on an average of eight hours per
day. 3o6 days per year.
Division superintendent in the
missions recommendations would re-
ceive $4,000 annually. assistant su-
rerintendants $4,000, chief clerks
$4,000, and assistant chief clerks
S2.500.
rost-ohice Inspectors Well Treated.
Pay of post-office inspectors would
range from $4,000 to $4,000, with an
allowance OF not more than $5 a day
for expenses while travelling. Clerks
at division headquarters of the post
office inspection service would re-
ceive from s1.6o0 to So600.
4 graduated increase was post
poned by the commission for first
class postmasters receiving less than
$4,000 annually, ranging from 5000 to
$500 for postmasters now receiving
$4,000 to $3,700 annually; $500 TO $500
for those now getting between $4,000
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-01
TELLS NATION
TO FINISH TASK OF SLAIN
Our Sacred Duty to Fallen Heroes
Is to Complete Work They
SanctiGcd.
VI UST HEED APP PEA l.
Political and Personal Ambition
Must Not Stain the Ideals for
Which the Blood OF Americas
Youth Is Shed.
fpy Asroe.a,.d Pres J

WASHINGTON. May 3l.-A plea
that the American people be not
swerred hy personal ambition or po-
litical expediency. from fulfilling oh
legations to less fortunate people who
confidently look to us for help" mark
ed the Memorial Day address OF Cen
era! John J. Pershing, delivered to-
day in the amphitheater at Arlington
National Cemetery. where the formal
exercises in honor OF the day CEN
tered.
ITO the memory or our beloved
dead" he said. we owe a duty to
complete the ,task they sanctihcd.
The white crosses in France. stand
ins/ as SYMBOLS of brotherhood in
common purpose against miii;ar!sm
and oppression. eioauenuy cry out to
us.
Are we. as a people. to live up TO
our obligations? Mus. personal am
hilton and political exped!ency swerve
US from the true course?
THE appeal that rings in our
hearts must not be In vain.
Must Fuldli Duties.
Rather, le. us go forward cour-
agcousiy and with unse.nsh devotion
q al
the vital aim, reawaken the fine s.Irit
which made possible our war achieve
ments. Doing our full duty as pa
tr!otic citizens. may we NEE, our OBJ
legations and give encouragement and
/ comfort TO less fortunate peoples
who confidently look to us for help.
May this day OF solemn meditation
bear fruit to justify the sacrifice of
those who died"
The general also pleaded for ad-
equate preparedness. a tribute to the
allied dead also was paid BY the
American commander.
Celebration OF the day took in all
the cemeteries about the city where
lie many who have held noted places
in American life.
War Heroes Parade.
Heroes OF earlier wars shared the
national capitals Memorial Day
tribute with those who fell in the
world war. In doing them honor.
Erizzled veterans o:.tha War Betwee n
the states marched with khaki-clad d
young veterans to the Arlington Ma
tional Cemetery. where, for the frs,
time. the graves of those who Tell
in France. were decorated
Throughout the city other exer-
cises were scheduled. These included
services 1T the mainmast of the bat
| tleship Maine, in honor of the Maine
dead. unveiling of monument to
Rear Admiral Charles Wilkes. dis
coverer of the Antarctic continent.
and the placing of a wreath on the
grave of Rear-Admiral Peary. dis
corerar of the North Pole, by the Ex-
CONTINUED on Second Pare0
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-01
French Jewellers Are Grief Stricken
as Americans Conner Diamonds

wear JewrIry bouEht It, whereas
now any man or woman with
few dollars picks up the most
beautiful gems.
"tf they buy diamonds ms nm In
restmcnt, have no objection. hut
II the Fnr West farm ladies In
tend T." wear diamonds. ] would
call halt. No woman who has
not inherited JcwcIry from her
pnrcnts shouId wcnr diamonds.
"NothinS stnmpS newly rich
ns much ns diamonds which she
instinctiycly shows of Instead OF
making them a delicate setting to
her own bcnuty. 1t takes three
generations to make lady,"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-01
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
FOR FARMERS APPROVED
House Passes ACT Permitting
Ranchcrs, Dairymcn, Fruit
Growers to Market Products.
SHARP DEBATE OVER BILL
Opponents Declare Measure Tends
to Boost III. c. L.-Bcneficiaries
Limited to Annual Dividend Not
to Exceed & Per Cent.
EBy Aseoe.a,ea press.l


WASHINGTON. May 3l.-By a vote
of 233 TO SIS. the House today passed
and sent TO the Senate the bill per-
mittinE farmers. planters. ranch
men, dairymcn or fruit growers to
combine for tho collective marketing
and sale of their own products not
withstanding the antitrust laws
The measure was drafted by Chair
man Nolstead. OF the House judiciary
Committee. as 4 substitute for the
Capper-Hersman bill and similar
measures TO leaSalize collective bar
gaining by agricultural producers
Debate developed sharp division OF
opinion, supporters of the hill de-
clarinE that it would give farmers
and other producers an opportunity
to negotiate "A fair price for their
products. Opponents of the measure
asserted that 1t would increase the
cost OF living and that /; was class
legislation.
Limitations included in the bill,
said by it's supporters to he designed
TO exclude from its benefits all but
actual farmers. provide that the COM
binattons that may be organized must
not pay more than s per cent diyi-
dend annually on capital stock, and
that every member must have one
vote irrespective of his invested rapi-
tai.
Control of the combinations or
Sanized under the bill would be
placed in the Secretary of Agriculture
who may. after hearing. order the
combinations to stop practices which
help TO restrain trade or lessen COM
petition. The secretary also would
lie empowered to sue in Federal court
FOR enforcement of his orders, should
the combinations refuse TO comply
with them
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-01
SEVEN REVOLUTIONISTS
CONDEMNED TO DEATH
convicted Men Figured Prominently
In Uprising OF Aprif' and At
tnck on Capital,
tBy Associated Press.

GUATEMALA CITY, GUATEMALA
May 2S.-After trial by courts-mar.
tial seven prominent participants in
the bombardment of the capital in
the April revolution have been sen.
fenced to death before e firing squad.
They are j. Claro Chaion. command.
'hs general OF the army: Jose Reyes.
oePa r'Hent commandant; Miguel Lar
rave suosecretary of war; Manuel
Leon ArriaGa. Carlot Leon Regil Ga
ian' Felipe Marquee and Gilberto Man
ella.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-01
BUB0NIC PLAGUE RACES
IN CITY OF VERA CRUZ
Many New Cnses of Disense Are Re-
ported and Drastic Steps
Arc Tnken
tey Universal Service ]

VERA CRUZ. MEXIco. May 81
Every one in Vera Cruz today is face
10 race with death. The bubonic
plague is spreading rapidly. Many
new cases have developed since yes
terday. and all schools. theaters.
churches and other places of public
gathering have been closed by order
of the City Council.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-01
7 LOSE LIVES IN COLLISION
AND OVER SCORE ARE HURT
Passenger Trains In Crash In Okla,
homn. Cuuscd by Confusion OF
TrnIn Orders.
tBy Associated Press.l
"a nNIA Mnr o1 q.

tBy Associated Press1
TULSA. OKLA, May 31.-Confusion
OF train orders was the cause Of the
collision of ST. Louis and San Fran
cisco passenger trains at White Oak,
near Vinita, Okla, today. in which
seven persons were killed. three prob
ably fatally injured and moro than
a score hurt, railroad officials stated
here tonight.
The PASSENGER trains, travelling al
a high rate OF speed, met head -on at
curve. Engineers OF both trains
were among those killed.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-01
IBy Universal ScrvIcc.I

PARIS, 31ay II. a me G a IA
farmers are running the dinnond
Industry In Pnrfs, according to tho
statements of jewelers. hero. They
claim that the best stones nrc
finding their wny to the American
Middle West, while Pnrisian bcnu-
ticn have to turn to poorer gems
or colorcd stones, and this ut n
time when pearls nrc going out of
fashIon and diamonds are NIL the
mode.
"The crfire world II topsy-
turyy,' safd n prominent jewclcr
tho wnr people who knew how To
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-01
NEW LOAN TO BELGIUM
ANNOUNCED IN GOTHAM
% Morgan and Guaranty Trust Arc
Responsible for Report of
Latest Issue.

NE" YORK.. May 3I.-A new loan
10 Belgium. the proceeds Of which
VIII be used to liquidate $4,000 600
acceptance credit maturing in June,
was announced here tonight by ]. P.
Morgan & Company and the Guar
amy Trust Company of New York.
nscai agents of the Belgian govern
ment.
In accordance with arrangements
ior the loan there will be offered for
SUBSCRIPTION at 81 Ia and interest
on June 2. $4,000, 900 issue Of %
year l-2 per cent sinking fund
nonds. dated June l. 1920 to be paw
anie In gold at the rate OF ll5 per
cent OF the principal on or before
June l, l945. the fiscal agents stated.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-01
Rio Grande on Rampage.
TBy Arsociatcd prnss1

ALBUQUERQUE. n. NJ. May 31.-
Isolated towns on the Santa Fe Rail-
road between Limitar and Engle are
appealing for food and supplies to-
day as the food conditions along the
Rio Granda show no signs OF I'M
proving.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-01
GALVESTON WATER FRONT
SUFFERS 100000 LOSS
fart OF Morgan lime Pier In Texas
Port Goes Up In
Smoke.
tBy Associated Press.l

GALVESTON. TENAs. May s1,-
Section c of pier No. IL. Morgan
Line, burned tonight. 1t is estimated
that the pier and warehouses and
contents thereon were damaged to
the extent Of s2,ooo.0oo.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-01
Carpenters out in New Orleans.

NEW ORLEANS. May 31.-Refus.
Ing all offers OF arbitration and
conciliation. 1000 union carpenters
decided tonight at a meeting OF all
locals here to inaugurate the strike
voted several days ago. to enforce
their demand for wages OF 81 per
hour. an seight-hour day and the
closed shop. 4.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-01
ALEXANDER HAMILTON
ESTATE SOLD TO GERARD
FORMER Ambassador Buyn Famous
Home, But Says Purchase Is
for Client.
tBy Associated Press1

IRVINGToN. y. Y, May 31.-Tbe
famous Alexander Hamilton estate
Nevis" on the bank of the Hudson
River here, has been purchased by
James w. Gerard. former ambassado
to Germany, for a client, 1t was an
nounced here today. Mr.. Gerard de-
MED a report that he had bought
the property for himself The estate
includes eighty-eizht acres Of land
and large colonial mansion.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-01
NEW. MEXICAN PRESIDENT
Is ILL WITH APPENDICITIS
Adolfo de In Huertn Is Reported III
In Bed, Though Condition Is
Not Discussed,
[By a AssocIated Prcss

MEXICO CITY. MEXIco, May 81
Announcement was made this even
ing that Adolfo de la Huerta, the
provisional President, is Ill in bed
here with Appendicitis Infection"
The Presidents exact condition was
not disclosed.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-01
FAVORS u. S. ACQUISITION
OF MUSSEL SHOALS PLANT
Senate Agriculture Committee Re
ports on Wndsvorth Bill for
Government Control.
IBy Associated Press. !

IBy Associated Press.l
WASHINGTON. May 31.-By unani-
nous vote the Senate Agriculture
Committee today ordered a favorable
report on the wadsworth hill, au-
thorizing acquisition and operation
by the War Department Of the mi
trate fxation plants ,at Sheffield.
and Mussel shosl2. Alapama, through
"a corporation 10 be oiganized under
the direction oflthe sfretary of War.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-01
Spruce Cabin Inn Bnrnx.

sTRoUDsBURG. PA. May a1.-
Spruce Cabin Inn. owned and oper-
ated by Price Brothers, one of the
largest summer resorts inSthe Pacono
Mountains. was practically destroyed
by fire tonight.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-01
6 DIE WHEN AUTOMOBILES
COLLIDE NEAR CAMDEN
On Way From Holiday Trim .o Sea.
shore Fatal Accident
Guurs

CAMDEN, N. j., May 31.--Six per-
sons, returning from holiday trips to
tho seashore, were killed and four
were seriously injured IN two auto
mobile accidents today.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-01
Earl Reading IIonored.

PORTSMOUTH, ENGLAND. May 81.
The Earl of Reading was unani-
mously elected today president OF tho
International Law Association for the
ensuing year,
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tContinued on Third Pace1
The Colorado statesman., 1920-01-17
Return of the Bodies of American Dead
From the Cemeteries of France.


resolution and asked that be
affairs and believe it passed
promptly by the houses will have great effect toward
lift which
of the bodies of American soldiers to the
United
the of
should have left France
the state department and the department have taken with the
arriving understanding
the subject Up French republic has declined
isintermen bodies the United States January
/, 1922.
The practical which themselves first
government and joint
rdes respectfully
Erenh modify,
permit the United States to bring
to this country bodies of such soldiers Sailors and marines where
of kin. The
resolution the secretary of proceed with
upon the French being
bodies of
- Of kin the wish for that be done The
department already machinery established for this ray
The Colorado statesman., 1920-01-17
Obedience the First Great Step in the Train
ing of Little u. S. Citizens.


The question of obedience of the home and the
mtny confonts each individual lightly by giving little
thought and less observance thoughtful parent teacher
to whom the of children is entrusted
Obedience should underle life essential
happiness Only learn listen and obey fitted to take
righfu society We obey the laws of nature would
be healthy the laws home community would be worthy
of group, obedience the moral
law.
Since obedience important factor in each life how
destroying his individuality?
inability obtain obedience and teachers
often asked him obey? He does mind
ALL dreadful confession made let help these
mothers. First, let us ask a few questions:
Do you govern your child by love by fear?
Are honest with him?
your you explain why make
tain requirements?
you indceey before your child and admit inability
to control him?
you require prompt obedience tolerate doedence and
belated performance of duty?
questions obedience Obedience subjec
ton to rightful a all and in all places.
satisfied with only occasional obedience One
immediate her request while little
indefinitely obedience The child under such conditions
proceeds decide for himself and his motto becomes with
mother convenient Such child demoralzes the
children of the whole neghborhood.
Last perhaps greatest parents the advice to
requires future opportunity for correction
The Colorado statesman., 1920-01-17
DENVER DISTRICT COURTS AND JUDGES

of
ballot election determined to
Godfearing
of
in well
exchanging his the civil
nesday
In
will
judge between the guilty and the guess
the
anything that would
instruction
citizens
he a
the
formerly position
he
the
o
AMBASSADORS"
The Colorado statesman., 1920-01-17
YOUNG MEMS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION PROVES WORTH


of
its
terminated Sunday
members With
uncomfortable
the determination the members
supported ogsvie
Bell
did
congratulang
inspiration will be both
Y A
list
n
The Colorado statesman., 1920-01-17
WOMAN ORGANIZER NAMED.


H c.
of
New MexcoM Montana, Wyoming.
is
Mr. Henry
complimentary
miee committee of the Womans Roosevelt Me
of the
of Wonens National
uhIlcanI League o Washington
Colorado the
to
is
n
The Colorado statesman., 1920-01-17

Their spiritual qualities help to purify pocs anu
will help We practical than menWe are te
first o acknowledge when re ar
political economist and have the courage to say o but
number friends the abt of all parties sections
classes and circles England In general supporter OF the
coalition and Lloyd George but tied to anybods apron strings
England needs practical national housekeeping We could not trust
the Mr. Authe ancient his ambitious
utenan We econs industrial organization increase
estabh and bring down the cost of v
extravaganza.
fully of the high honor and responsibility OF
position Ii is overwhelming realize that the first woman
realize perfectly behavior will be precedent before
which the rest of will be judged have to make good
The Colorado statesman., 1920-01-17

This is no joy ride l am fully conscious of the
responsibilities resting upon me. | had to contend
against the prejudice which undoubtedly exists among
many of the opposite sex. believe it was the won
derful, touching support from the navy lower deck
men which steaded and rallied the waverer overcame
the doubters and brought me victory.
| am going to the house of commons to put wom-
ans viewpoint foremost | have the s0undest views
affairs affecting women and children
Women have the qualities needed in the com
The Colorado statesman., 1920-01-17


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The Colorado statesman., 1920-01-17


lorder fromp
The Colorado statesman., 1920-01-17

HAVE TO BE BEFORE GOOD
CITIZENS
The Colorado statesman., 1920-01-17
Great Britain Needs Practical National
Housekeeping, With No Extravaganza.

By LADY AsToR. First Woman cOmmoner.
The Colorado statesman., 1920-01-17


taken
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1920-07-17
BUILDING THE TOWN OF DEARFIELD
DearfeId Townste and Settlement, Weld County, Colo.

population of 500. The town was
started two years ago to establish
the business necessary to accommo-
date the farmers needs.
The town has a general store, a
blacksmith shop run by Square
Brockman of Wathena, Kansas; a no
tel, a cement block plant, a long
distance telephone with a farmers
private line connection, operated by
Walter H. Pritchett and Henry
Gowney. There is now in course of
erection by one of the townsmen, a
City Hall, 3OxSO feet to be used for
public and social gatherings, moving
pictures, and other entertainments,
Mr.. Henry Misher, of Wyoming and
Mr.. J.. d. Brown, of Mississippi, are
building a bank block and will con-
duct The Dearfield Brokerage and
Loan business for the present with a
capital of $4,000. Later they are to
establish a First National Bank with
a good capitalization. These men
are representing a total capital of
their own and associates of $1,000
900. A canning factory and a cream
cry are also being considered.
Pioneers of the Settlement and i
and settlement. See products anC
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1920-07-17
NEGRO TOWN CELEBRATES.
By Associated Negro Press.

Robbins, ILL.,, July 9.-The incorporat-
ed village of Robbins, a suburb of Chi
cago, with all colored officials from
Mayor to Chief of Police, held its an
nual patriotic celebration July fifth,
more than 5000 people being present.
The program was under the direction
of the village officials and the com
mittee of 100, headed by Mayor Kellar.
The speakers were Prof. w. w.
Fisher, James Hale Porter, B. w.
Fits, editor of the Chicago Search
light, and Nahum Daniel Brasher OF
The Associated Negro Press. All OF
the addresses teamed with the spirit
Americanism and pride of race.
The village has a population of more
than 1000 and bids fair to reach 5000
within the next few years.