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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-28
HOUSE ORDERS PROBE
OF COTTON PROF|TEER|NC
Manufacturers Charged With Adj
vancing Cost 600 Per Cent
Since 1914.
LABOR'S INCREASE Is PER CENT
Representative Tilson Cites Immense
Profits Of Mills, While Growers
Obtained pittancc for Their
Work OF Growing Crops.
LABoR's INCREASE Is PER CENT

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27-Aftcr hear
ing charges by Representative Tilson,
Republican. of Connecticut. that cot
ton mill owners are "p-otitecrs of the
worst sort" Inc House Interstate
Commerce Committee today ordered 4
favorable report on his resolution di-
rccting the Federal Trade Commission
to Investigate the necessity of higher
prices in the industry.
Under the resolution the iuvcstiSa-
ton would be made OF prices charged
from 1914 to 1913, With special attcn-
iion to the advances during the last
six months II also would require the
commission to ascertain the difference
yarn and that of the cost OF raw mate
rial and labor entering into the manu-
facturc OF the yarn.
Doubts Power or Congress.
MIR. Tilson said he doubted that Con-
grcss could enact Legislation to meet
the situation. but that publication OF
tigat.on would have Il wholesome cf-
feet.
Although the cost Of the cotton
yarns had increased 600 per cent. the
Connecticut Representative charged
raw cotton and mill labor had each
advanced rot more than 10 per cent.
One spinner III one month made a
profit of 5000 on capitalization of
100000, he said he was authoritative
~ advised. and 4 Richmond, Va, trust
company had issued 4 prospectus for
stating tiat the average annual net
earnings OF the plant were ;SoS1 700 and
promised on market conditions to be
more than Si.000.000 for 1920.
Bonanzn in North Carolina.
THAT North Carolina mill" declared
Tilson, was organized in 1901 with n
capital of s25.000, and today It's capital
is Sl.500.0o0."
Chairman Murdock. OF the Federal
Trade Commission, in n letter informed
the committee that lie believed any in
veStigation should attempt inquiry
into the cotton industry generally.
which would cost $4,000. MIR. Tilson
urged that the Investigation be con-
lined to a more limited scope SO that
quick results" might be obtained,
with the public learning tho salient
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-28
PUBLIC DEMANDS FINE, HIGH
PRICED WOOL IN CLOTHING

10y NSSuCIutcI l'rtSSJ
WASHINGTON. Feb. 27.-Continued
public demand for high priced clothing
was reelected in the wool consumption
FOR January. which indicated. accord
nE TO the Department of Agriculture.
that the years consumption would cS-
tablish Il record.
manufacturers used 72.70o. 900 pounds
of virgin wool. grease equivalent. last
ih o n h. compared with 3S,200,000
pounds in the same month last year.
The largest percentage of wool con-
sumed was OF fine, To meet inSistence
OF purchasers for fabrics composed of
select woods. The consumption of fine
wool was the largest reported for any
month since the department inauSu-
rated its system or statistics.
Holding of hides and skins on Janu
ary 81 showed a decrease from De-
cembcr 81, the department announced,
stocks on hand including G.54a.550 cat
tie hides. l,570.7lS calf skins, and 2T7.-
GIG horse hides.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-28
Injured Flyer Tells
Story of Thrilling Ride
Ins Associated prcss.I

DAYTON. OHIO, Feb. 27.- Bc-
tween periods OF 81,
MINOR Il. W. Schroeder tonight told
the story Of his fight against wind,
cold and lack OF oxygen almost
seven miles above the earth.
~ Nvns thinking of nothing but
that wanted to attain a height
of $4,000 feet when suddenly the
oxygen stopped flowing. Thch, all
mt once III seemed Us though a ter
rible explosion took pInce within
my head. My eyes hurt and 1 could
not open them. realized 1 was
falling.
~ Euess L pulled hard on the
stick, Tor 1 knew I must straiShten
out for Il glide. The plane seemed
TO ride easy, 1 opened my eyes, but
could see nothing Of the ground.
! closed my eyes tightly md aEnln
opened them, seeing that i was over
Wilbur Wright Field, close to tho
hRnEnrs. could not land there.
~ tilted my machine for a climb,
intended to make sure of good
altitude, and then jump for II with
my parachute. But at that instant
McCOolS Field came into view.
guess j just became an nutOmatOn
and cnmc down NIL right"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-28
ENRIc0 CARUSO CELEBRATES
Famous Tenor Presents Wife With
S15,OUO Necklace I'm Honor
OF His Birthday.
iBy UnivcEsa. Service. ]

NEW YORK, Feb. 27.-Enrico
Caruso had a double celebration Of
celebration was held Wednesday in
the Caruso suite in the Knickerbocker
telotel, when Il group OF newspaper
iTlcnds or the tenor understanding
that day TO be his anniversary, called
to congratulate him. >
The real celebration was hali today
by the tenor. his wife and baby. on
a train en- route to Pittsburgh. On
the way TO the Pennsylvania station
today, Caruso stopped at Fifth Ave-
nue. jewelry store. There lie bought
stones and costing $4,000. whieh he
presented to his wife.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-28
Bryan Asks Withdrawal
Of Name in North Dakota
-Ins As.ocIntcdprcssI

BISMARCK. ". d.. Feb. GA pc
titiOn TO place the name or william
u. bryan on the ballot as candidate
for presidential fndOrsement by
North Dakota Democrats at the
March primary wns withdrawn to-
day ut the request of MIR. Bryan.
"If yOu desire TO pledge delegates
to Drynn democracy, have NO OBJ.
lection, hut ! must not be entered as
cnndidate," sad Bryan I'm n teIe-
gram 10 John II. Bloom. of Devils
I.nkc, Democratic leader, who
fled the Drynn petition.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-28
PREPARES TO HAND
ROADS TO OWNERS
Government Railway Administra.
ton Moves to Contract It's
Working Organization.
BILL MAY BE SIGNED TODAY
Palmer Sees No Constitutional
Objection to Rail Measure,
He Tells President.
BILL MAY BE SIGNED TODAY
llsy As,ocla,el press.l

WASHINGTON. Feb. 2I-'rhc COM
promise railroad bill was returned to
tho White House today by the Depart
nent OF Justice. TO which it was re-
ferred Wednesday for an opinion as
10 it's validity. The President was eX.
pcctcd to act on it tomorrow.
AttorncyGcneral Palmer informed
The President that he saw no consti-
tutional objection 10 the measure.
Later the President order the bin
opinion. MI. Hines already has
studied tho measure and is understood
10 take the view that the law is the
Railroad administration officials
nave begun preparations for complete
EiniEation into tbe body which Will
act as the l:Guidating agency. Sev-
srai hundred empi9yees Will iind
liNrry OF their pa? checks tomorrow
Turn work Over TO Private Tanls.
VIII turn over their work to the proper
corporation officials III the respective
reElons. orders recently were issued
governing the methods by which
changes IN accounting and transfer OF
:unds viii be made.
Mr.. Hines, however. will still have
numerous important questions TO deal
with after he cease. TO direct opera
ton OF the lines. y score OF Ia Dor
organizations have unsettled wage
demands before the Federal wage
boards. decisions on many of these
viii be retroactive when finally de
rided and. for that reason. the wage
boards Will Toe continued until all such
claims have becn decided.
The divisions OF law. accounting and
Tho director generals immediate staff
largely MIL remain. -. II. Parker.
Who has served throughout 2ir. Hines
administration rs financial assistant TO
the director general. viii become
comptroller OF the contracted orGan!-
aatson.
Expect President VIII Sign.
While there has been no lntiination
as 10 President Wilson's views on the
railroad bin. officials generally cNpcc:
that he viii approve it,
The President has before him re-
quests OF the railroad brothcrhoods
and the National Farmers Council and
he American Society OF Equity that
nc veto the measure, and also the re-
quests OF other farmers organ!za tons
hat ne Sign II and bring government
control to IN end.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-28
Charge pconnee E1I.t..

CHATTANOOGA, TENN, Feb. o7.-
Charging that peonage and Involuntary
servitude, similar TO days OF slavery
In the South. still exists in certain Sec
tions OF Georgia, three suits for $lO.-
900 each were fled here today against
John Dunnaway and John Dunnaway
as agent OF \. T.. RunnawI%. prominent
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-28
Cotton Jumps to 81 a Pound.

SAVANNAH. GA. Feb. 2I,-Scl Is
land cotton is selling for 81 per po..d.
Sales Of 157 bales are reported Cor the
week. The quotations for .he three
top grades follow: fancy, 81: extra
choice. 50 cents TO 81: choice, % cents
to 81. These are the highest prices
in the history of the trade.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-28
WORLD WZDEREVOLTAGALNSTH c. L.
AS u. S. COURTLLNlITSP PACKERS TO
SALE OF MEATS AND BYPRODUCTS
Spain Restricts Pro6teering in Meats
and the Price Falls to 20 Cents Pound
tny Associated Press.r

SALAMANCA, SPAIN. Feb. 81
In consequence OF the restrictions
imposed by the government against
the exploitation OF tho cost of meats
the prices everywhere have been
reduced aS low as ono pcseta tnbUut
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-28
PERSHING'S NAME ON BALLOT
Generals Friends In Michigan I'ut III.
Name in Presidential Preference
Urinary Race.
fNY AssOciAled prcas.l

T. LANSING. MICH, Feb. 27.-Gcncral
Pershing was qualified today to appear
on the Republican ballot in MichiEan's
presidential preference primary, April
s. with the receipt by the Secretary
OF. State of nominating petitions car
ryinS the required 100 signatures Of
his supporters.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-28
WILL NOT HEED SOVIET PLEA
State Department Gives No COnSidcrn-
lion for MOScONv's Request for
Negotiations.
fDy Associated Press. l

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27.--Sovict Rus
sia's proposal to the United States for
peace will receive no consideration
from the American government II was
said today at the State Department.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-28
PORTO nico liza, I.o05 .Soo

population of Porto Rico us shown by
he recent census is 1,395,S26, 1t was
announced this afternoon, This Is an
incrcnse OF 177.S14. or 15.e per cent.
> ince the last census.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-28
cite making powder Compsny.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 27.-Thc Royal
Baking Powder Company OF New York
was cited today by the Federal Trade
Commission 10 answer complaints of
unfair methods OF competition.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-28
EstnbIIshe. FIying l{ecord.

TURIN. ITALY. Feb. 37.--I.ieutenant
Brakpapa established u new record
yesterday with an airplanc with four
passengers. dying l62 miles an hour.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-28

2os cents) pound. Large qunntf-
ties ar ment nre available in NIL
parts of the country, and II 4. prob
able TINT the prices throughout the
Kingdom will he lowered still fur
thcr.-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-28

Coal Shortnge mt IInoxyiiIe
KNOXVILLE. TENN. Feb 27.-Witb
scarcely q ton OF coal left in tho retail
yards Of Knoxville, and tho demand
Tot tue! growing every hour. the sit
uation tonight was serious
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-10-26
HUM0RESQUE
Cosmopolitan
Production
AFTERNOONS z and $3.50
NIGHTS ] and 8 O'clock
It's a Param0unt-Artcraft Picture
You'll Want to See il Twice

Major Scanland was convicted in Ell
Paso, Tex, OF the murder of John
Hutchings, Chauffeur, employed by
Senator Albert b. Fall, and was SEN
fenced to serve ten years in prison.
Scanland filed an appeal and was
given his freedom, under band. 1t Is
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-10-26

If the water and gas mains which
underlie the streets of New York city
were placed end to end they would
form continuous pipe line sufficient
ly long to reach from the Atlantic to
the Pacific coast.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-10-26
SMOKE-SCREEN WILL
NOT AID DEMOCRATS
DECLARES CHAIRMAN
REPUBLICAN LEADER, IN STATE
MENT WHICH FORECASTS G.
o. P. VICTORY, SAYS cox
MEN ARE AFRAID.
won't COME OUT IN OPEN"

Chesley Fl. Searcy, chairman of the
Republican State Campaign Commit
tee, made the following statement:
"The most encouraging reports are
coming daily into state headquarters
We are becoming more and more con
fident of sweeping success for the
Republican cause in Kentucky, and
with the election little more than
two weeks off, it appears certain that
the national ticket, with our candidates
for the Senate and the House, will be
given majority in this state that vii!
leave no question as to where the peo-
pie stand on the issues.
1.-THE State Democratic organization
is loathe to have the League of Ma
tons or matters of national admins
tration discussed, because they seem
aware that there is little hope for
them on that score.
'They evidently are resting most OF
their hopes upon the use Of smoke
screen, in an effort to interest the peo-
pie In so-called issues which, in real
ity, have nothing whatever to do with
the present campaign.
Republicans, many of them repre-
senting the best of American thought,
have toured Kentucky in the past
month, delivery speeches, and the re-
markable success Of the meetings
they have held attests the true feel
ing Of Kentucky people
I'VE have been much encouraged by
the registration figures, but even this
has not told the story. The men and
women of the rural communities, i'll
Kentucky as elsewhere in the United
States, want a change. Nothing has
become so distasteful to them as the
national Democratic administration.
This fact, coupled with the unpopular
ity OF the Wilson League of Nations
when its obnoxious provisions are I'M
derstood, gives assurance of Repub-
ncan majority on November 2 as mem
orable as that of November 4, 1919"
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-10-26

Experiments have shown that more
eggs will hatch If the hen is set when
the moon is new, or very close to that
period, and that the young chicks
Matched at that time will be stronger
and more vigorous, and will grow
more rapidly. On the other hand
chicks Matched when there is no moon
are often more weakly. and do not
make such strong and vigorous fowl,
nor are they such>good egg-layers.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-10-26
sCANLAND WAS THREATENED.

Washington, October 25. y Was
Major Frank NJ. Scanland, American
army officer, whose dead body was
found near Alexandria, Va, Saturday,
the victim of a plot for revenge?
Police learned that last November
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-10-26

A race Of pygmies recently discov-
cred in the Belgian Congo are only
four feet in height. and very like apes
in appearance; yet they neither lie
nor steal, and will marry only one
wife.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-10-26
IL Featuring
Admission SOC INCLUDED i"

cast Off their claws, but will stand on
their heads or tails, and only on be-
ing thrown into the water will they
regain their habitual foreclosures.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-10-26

HOLSTERS can be hypnotized by
stroking their backs. When under the
"stroking" influence they will not
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-10-26

said that one man threatened to kill
the army officer as result of the
tragedy.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-10-26

The passenger pigeon, formerly
aboundant, is now very rare.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-10-26

This Remarkable paramount.Art.
craft Picture Has Broken ali Attend.
ance Records Ia the conntry's Largest
cities.
isys,IIIe IL the Fir CITY Of Its
e.xe 10 SEQ ~HUx0lEsQUEs
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1920-10-08
GOOD
ROADS
FEDERAL AID FOR HIGHWAYS.


Tue unprecedented stimulus given
highway construction In the United
states IN the four years that have
PASSED siRce the federal government
entered rpan its policy OF aiding road
Improvement. is shown by the fact
that read operations under the federal
mid road act thus far Initiated aggre-
gate IN length nine times the distance
srem New Yerk TO San Francisco. ac-
csrvfing 10 Thomas II. Macdonald.
chief Of the bureau OF public. roads,
United States department of agricul-
tnre- The federal governments share
I'm this stupendous undertaking lis
grrster than the cost OF the Panama
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1920-10-08
GUIDED b. RelloIon.

A nation that Is guided by its 70
ligion, that IL firm in its ancient faith,
that looks beyond material exact1-
tudes, may well hope to survive.
Mockery Of religion. skeptfcism Of
faith ana seorn Of beliefs IN what
could not Be proved have brought
more than one nation - destruction,
--Nlswsrk Evcaing News.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1920-10-08

for Surfacing-
canal The participation of the ma
ttsnai government In highway improve
ment marked a departure from a policy
which had been followed for nearly
n century Federal cooperation with
the states ON approximately $3.50"
basis has counted more than any other
sA<t0x. says Mr. Macdonald, In init
.finE highway construction that is be-
ing carried on under adequate super
vlAton- and In accord with a program
eoordinsfing local state and national
neetx
Secend only In importance 70 the
saze Of the present road-buIiding pro-
gram n the excellence of the char
eSfer Of the roads heing built. Sixty
lper cent Of the total allotment Of fed
-exaI funds which has been approved
- date VII be spent for roads of
ssuch durable types rs bitumin0us con-
>eruee. Portland cement concrete. and
fifyifefI brick. These roads. when
built. win Increase by 1900 miles the
fetal or l4.400 miles of roads of this
class which existed In the United
States before the federal-aid road law
was passed. But these figures by no
nneans represent the total mileage af-
fectesl S-N
I'm 1915 the total expenditure for
reads and bridges by all che states and
local governments was s267 100000,
while this year the estimated funds
available for main road construction
are nearly three times that amount,
or 1858 COO 00. In alt, federal funds
TO the amsant OF $265. 10000 have
been apportSoned among 4S states
without a suggestion OF favoritism---
30 adequate are the provisions forNa
just apporfionsNent.
One Of the early and most far-reach-
ing results directly attributable TO the
adopfiaa Of the federai-aid program
was the creation of adequate state
highway departments in IL states which
previously had either no state depart
ment, OF departments insufficienhy
equipped Within one year after the
passage Of the federal-aid road aci
more constructive state highway iegis
Hatiea was placed upon the statutt
hooks than had ever been enacted II
similar period In the history OF thu
country. ~
ne insisteocoapf the government
upoa the construction Of federal-ait
roads under the supervision OF engi
ueers Of the state departments has re
nuated IN placing much larger pro
portion Of road work under sktile'
direction In I915. the year befor'
tke sederataid act was passed. onl,
% per cent Of the money fer road
md bridges built In the United State
vas expended under the supervision
- State Highway departments. Thi
year these departments viii eKercis
opnarsl ever fully 80 per eeat OF th
large ans that WIN be spent fer roa'
bsHAng.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1920-10-08

EN-. BARON PETER WRANGEL Is
the new name that has come up out
of the Russian welter. The man.
his personality. hts announced pro-
gram and his opportunity unite to
raise the question: Is he the man
of the hour? ~
Many names have come up out
of this same Russian weller since
the RnmanOffs fell And many OF
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1920-10-08
ALABAMA AND MISSISSIPPI
RAILROAD COMPANIES

hereby give notice that on the 18th day
OF September. 1920. they filed with the
Interstate Commerce Commission at
Washington an application for a certifi-
cate of public convenience and nee sssity
to abandon their Line of railroad In wash
ington County. Alabama. and In Greene
George and Jackson Counties, Mississippi.
Pursuant TO the requirements of the
Commission said application is now pub
lished as follows:
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1920-10-08

gel has for Its chief base
Sebastopol. the great Rus
sian fort, and he controls
all of the Crimea with Its
half dozen good harbors
and railways connecting
them and running no'th
toward the heart. of Rus
sia.
This position OF the
wrangel armie: gives them
gre.t strength to hold on
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1920-10-08

euefino Com Into siie.
70 On shs1sd b. put into the s1ip
- - Su1eAiy - possible after 4
= AnRveg1e&
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1920-10-08

Good nature ID one II the richest
truits o. true christianity.-A ~.
oesrher.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1920-10-08
ca Gem Tor siIaue.

n proper time 70 cnt corn for sil-
No. - -ahost week Or ten days ~
fpre 4 usald be cut out for sshock-
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1920-10-08

Farmers must keep ut work for good
sendA ne Development Of the motor
axuek makes them increasingly ueces-
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1920-10-08

1uasse uG1ng . asw plow. sesneve
- usunauA = - ohass I'D ~
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1920-10-08
nnsevEb mrusN INrEHKxrIosAi
SUNDMSCHOOL
LESSON
tBy REV. p. b. FITZWATER, ID. D..
Teacher of English Bible in the Moody
Bible Institute of Chicago)
TO. 1899. Western Newspaper Union)
LesSJM FOR OCTOBER 10
BAPTISM AND TEMPTATION OF
JESUS.

LESSON TExT-Matthew 81: f:tf
GOLDEN TExT-This Is my beloved
Son. In whom / am well pleased.-Matt
SIT aMNtA@.
ADDITIONAL MATERIAL.-Luke 81:
S:13; Heb 2;lS. 4:15
PRIMARY TOPIC--Jesus Pleasing the
Heavenly Father.
JUNIOR ToPrc-5aptism ana rsmpta-
ton OF Jesus. fIstm s4
INTERMEDIATE AND SENIOR TOPIC
Jesus Overcoming Temptation.
YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULT TOPIC
Victory over Appetite. Pride and Am
bition.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-03-10
Money for Adult Schools.
~. f.. BABB,
Foreman.

In response to the letters sent out to
the farmers OF the county asking for
a contribution Of one dollar toward an
amount Of money to be used as prizes
or the white schools OF the county who
organized an adult school for Hitter
ates, the following men responded:
Jno. D Nv. Watts, r. l.. Gray, +. j..
Owings, j. II. Power, b. b. Blakely,
j. J. Manley, e. E. Simpson, ST., r. S.
Wallace, T. 7. Wood, S. H. Goggans,
Nv. f. stewart. w. a. Baldwin, w. G.
Wharton, Artcmus Long, f. w. Little,
G. b. Owings.
AS no school for white illiteratcs
was organized this money will be re-
turned to these men. Their kindness
in giving it is greatly appreciated
Several colorcd schools have been
organized and have done splendid
work.
Miss Minnie Wallace.