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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-18
OPIUM SMUGGLERS' HAVEN.
TURTLE ISLAND, DISPUTED
philippines Want Control un,-u,n
Now Supervised b! HrI:Ish
Bornc0 Government

MANILA. l.. l.. July !T.-The phi,In-
pine government has renewed nc,-n
iiai!ons FOR control OF the lit,le STAND
OF bagu2n. only thirty mites north
cas-, OF British North Hornco in IN.
sum sea Iiaguan. although part O.
IN" philirrinc group ccdci by Snain
hy The United States IN tho treaty OF
l'hr!s, has remained under the con.
tEoI or the British North Rornen gov
eminent. because OF the proximity to
that island.
l.aguan. also known as Turtle ISL
and on account OF the great NUMBER
o! turtles there, Is Inhabited by Moros.
VINO !hil!pp!nc officials assert, should
De placed under the control or the
government OF the Sulu Archipelago.
when IS the southernmost part OF the
Philippine group.
Sir Aylmcr Pearson. governor O.
british North Bornco has been visit
ing at Rasuio, the summer cap.,ai
OF me Philippines, and officials OF the
insGiar government hoped to corn
p!ete the preliminary negotiations
with him for taking control OF Ba-
guam. so that the matter might be
presented TO Washington for final adj
luStrncn. in short time
Inc Island % B3guan Is sn!d 10 be
the clearing house for ring which
smngS!es large quantities of oplum
into the Islands Of the Su!u Archip.-
!aBo. as we'll as into the island Of
Mlndanao. Officials believe this opium
trahtc can be broken up when Ia
guam is brought under control OF The
tNl!!ppine government
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---------- ~-------------
NOT ONLY SAW HIS HERO,
BUT SLEPT WITH HIM
Californian Goes to Home OF French
Acc mud iInn Unique
Experience.
tBy Universal Service.

PARIS. July l7.-George Watson.
OF Pasadena. Cal. Is II hero-wor,
shiper' and the particular little god
winch sits In his a,trcoie Is Rene
acc n9hG * IN, the captain-dcputy. French
Coming TO Paris to recover from
he effects of the great drought.
watson sought Fonck's apartment
acterm!ned To shake tho famous ayIa,
tor hand. But the ace wns absent.
ana the concierge told the disaD,
p9.nied Californian that he came 10
occupied his recently won seat in
far!laincnt--hbout once Il month
watson was turning sadly awav
when me concierge leaned forward
anu whispered. his eyes glistcn,nu
agreement Was reached. Il loO-tranc
note passed and Watson entered tho
apar t'nent in tow OF the guardian OF
the door Va
That night, about A. NJ. was ono
OF the captains rare .'at-homes., lie
entered his bedroom, switched on ,he
iiEat-and found Watson asleep in
his bed 90
The Pasadena tourist made n wild
scramble Tor h!s trousers. suffering
an explanation In English.
The former ace or aces waved bir,
back ''e' "''n
That's all right. old man" he
SAID. this Isn't the first time rye
slept with an American. Two Years
ago made forced lamiinr ~
Hnaniy. where gang OF young
american officers were preparing 10
take part In the ST. Mit,iel business.
ca,nr. so slept with Major Kowen.
the other century no; ." W,, waa
S"ppcG the concierge IN the morning
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-18
SPAIN LIKE RUSSIA UNDER
OLD DESPOTiC EMPERORS
In i.fbrrtnd Declares Constitutional
Guarantees HIVE Never Iircn
Vrsforcd To People.

NE" YORK. July i7-Spa!r has
been ruled since March 20. 1919. by
It's successive governments in tho
same way as Russia was ruled under
nc oli despotic cmperors. assert the
on that date the constitutional
guarantees were taken from all the
provinces" says La Liberia, and Til
ms date have never becn restored.
t.Fcn when tho general elections we're
III progress pubiic rights under onIy
on" OF the articles OF the Constitution.
and then only the second pnragraph.
Of Article XIII. were permitted TO be-
Is 10 say. the right
or holding quiet public meetings.
This permission was useless by IT.
SELF without being accompanied by
the others corsecrating the same pre-
ccpt or the fundamental law. since
what could hc the object OF holding
meetings while the prohibition was
S'i1l enforced against the free cx-
preston or opinion and while the
press continued muZzicd?"
The censorship continually exer-
ciSed not only on Spanish news but
on icIcrrams 10 the foreign press
also is sharply criticized.
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Two Minutes of Optimism.
When the Elemental Calls.
BI HERMAN j, STITCH.

me gentlemen who know evet yth.ng tell us
i ~, mere is more or strikes. domestic infeic-
panctlousness i'll the summer tnan during any
other season OF the year.
Ihey point out that mos, holidays celebrat-
ms revolutions anu SUCH. July 1 for instance,
OF the calendar. go
When nature gets hot irri,ated ana testy,
human nature, il seems is only too glad to
take the tip and quickly foiows suit
s, nSratcn most any one OF us in the good old
eaten n savage.
,, ror tne Summer is the time when the
out. 80
w, We wan, to get outdoors We wan, to
We iu.l the irresistible urge TO live In and
drink in the breath OF the open. And it up
usually gets on our nerves.
w ith summer comes the dceprooted print
i've hunse ing for field and for farm. for sea
+, And we arc miserable till we find ourselves
IN the woods gathering dead branches for the
worms for wary. elusive fish, or breasting life,
g:v!ng breakers ut Mother Natures Fountain
Sunslokc in roasting broilng blcachers: or
doing any OF the hundred and one things that
mental. ~ ''e ~
And it is strange what few weeks or even
mans disposition. for his mental and physical
resources for his outlook upon life and hui
\ man finds himself healthier. saner and
peter Tor having for short time INDUCED
TINS bottom most. instructive craving OF the
Most of US have many depths well worth
t'iiing. And that is why the right kind OF
answers surely and truly when the elemental
WITHIN US calls. and that fcr;illaes and en-
periodic revcrsion to tempered savagery
makes most OF us filter to endure "CivllIza-
Here's wishing you the best vacation" YOU
ever had-CopyriEht 1920.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-18
Takes Twenty Nephews
and Ni,ces on Auto Tour
my Associated pre.s.,

CINCINNATI. OHIO. July IL
John A. MnnEct, Atlanta cotton
planter, arrived In Cincinnati yes
tcrdny, accompanied by twenty of
his young nieces md nephews,
with whom he hns been touring
the wcxtcrn states by automobile.
When Mangct get here 'rIu his
twenty companions. ranging in age
from eight to eighteen years, he
explained thnt ench year he, takes
Ills young kinfolks ON n trip to n
different part OF the United Suites
or Canada.
az nm n strong advocate of scc-
Ing America first, md nm proving
IL by giving my iiitlc relatives n
trip each year which they look for
ward to with much cnthusiusm,"
snld Mr. MnnRct. "wc have been
through the wrHt this year, pny-
Ing particular attention to Yellow
stone Park"
Inter they proceeded to NinEnrn
Falls, when they will return home.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-18
OFFICIAL SAFE-BREAKERS
TESTING NEW VAULTS
Government Experts Try SnfcH 10 lie
Accepted for Use by Federal

wAsHINGToN. July l7.-Govcrn
ment experts are emuln;inE the Jim
my Valentino" OF the underworld mt
the bureau OF standards In their CT
Tor; to decide upon the type of vault
TO be selected for the protection OF
deposits OF the Federal Reserve
Board. number OF vaults, embody-
Ing in their construction the latest
anti burglar ideas. have been com
pietcd and tests are now under way
:" determine IL they are sufficiently
proof" TO be entrusted Win :he mil
lions o: dollars which the board dis
tributes among member; Of the re-
serve system.
The specimen vaults are OF concrete.
reinforced with various materials
guaranteed to discourage the most
patient drill pusher. In some or them
sheets OF cnse-hardened steel have
been inserted between layers Of CON
crete. while Iron rails, arranged in
Tiers. have been placed in others y
quantity OF hard glass is to he tested
in ore vault, the opinion having been
expressed that this material VIII dull
ne :harpes: drill. wnile fusing be-
fore an oXy-acetyicne orch.
Dynamite and the more strenuous
soups" Will be used by the govern
mcnt experts. as well as every me-
chan!cal method yet put forward by
the masked cult.
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Thoughts for Today
The Shortage Of Farm Help.
bi 4. FOItill5Sr IUni.

Newspapers throughout the country recent
~ nave hr.n c;.i..'s .-t'e"ion 10 tne fact thAi
famine price on wheat. corn, potatoes aaL All
TO yie.1 unless something drastic - is accom-.
pisned Immediately ~ tne w"! OF producing
:" ths excuus The coua:ry youth ctty"arIs.
"Thesquesl.on OF what IS TO be done" is fun
damentai In its simplicity. but astounuinsy
u:ihcu!t to ansmtr"
only per cen OF the boys who lett the fa"ms
Pa u again 10 I up pToGaction rom
SOIL. The other ~ pc. cent. according to MS
means OF their livelihood the induslrL,I and
co;n'n.rciai lie which the ely oilers
AT time al planting and harvest time, tina; thai;
ni Of 2 aSs FOR wt tn hs
can be no painting OF seei--therefore the i'm.
IS ,n he SoH Ht is ny 'uo ueston Which de-
mands the attention or the best minds OF the
Wh!e serving in the American army for over
two years. botn in this country and overseas,
Of boys who. until they enlisted in the service
M se ns m' any the issr ee
III America and Europe. il was not long before
sg ] th IN the @ of
recreation. places OF entertainment to go 10
in their own home towns. In fact, they fire.
quentiy remarked that immediately upon. their
ton 10 establish themselves in the larger cities
nnr ,hsTe tSs @ - 'ae Up
when they returned ana the glory of their re-
cepton and Homecoming had worn away. they
sought the larger communities and have since
settled permanently there.
1t is definitely agreed and accepted that n
certain amount OF exercise and recreation Is
essential in furnishing the necessary reaxa-
ton after strenuous day at the office or
factory We have establishments where such
may be secured in the larger cities. why Is
something not done along this limo for people
in the smaller cities. towns and villages. CIV
ing the farm youth place TO so in tho even
ing other than the cross roads general store?
that of his city brethren. and 1t would seem
thnt FOR this reason he is proportionately
relieve ra.S the tension and saso things up bit.
farm hands would be moro plentiful, Mt least
more So than they have been during the past
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-18
Interesting Health Queries
ANSWERED BY DIR BRADY.
CopyriEht. 1919. National Newspaner Service

Breathing and Cats-Perhaps ffty years ago
evolved my own way of deep rcathins. In
stead of holding the lungs expanded through
use Of the valve At the opening. ! take deep
breath and hold II merely by OF the mus
cles of the chest and abdomen. This has been
my unconscious or almost automatic practice
every hour for many years. my purpose being
to change the air In the farthcst, spaces OF
the lungs. l am surprised to find that you
condemn deep breathing. Can you tell me
whether there is anything in the old Idea that
cat Will suck the breath OF II baby and thus
Kill the baby? a. S. Id
Answcr-Your breathing practice Is harm
less. and rs exercise of certain muscles. even
beneheial / condemn the practice OF deep
breathing by persons who have tuberculosis.
because lung rest is the desideratum in such
cases. assert that deep breathing does not
Increase the oNygenat!on OF the blood. as
many, peorlc imagine II does and as half
baked physical culture authorities nd other
char!atans of the modern type often suggest
1t docs. The only way the oxyEenation OF the
blood may be actually Increased Is by general
exercise. The breathing is function which Is
hest left to regulate itself. Exercise creates
the demand which Is auto,ns t.cRlly met by
deeper hreathlnG. You can't reverse this pro-
cess. The superstition OF the cat sucking the
babys breath Is wholly imaginary.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-18
The Poets Corner
Fools mt Montfaucon.

CFor The Times Dispatch.)
(Suggestcd by a recent news item
which stated that tourists dance! Tho
FOX trot on the graves of dead SOL
diers at Montfaucon, and wcro
kodnkcd with skulls on their head..S
Fools at Mont faucon,
Dancing the fox trot on graves OF the
dead.
Insulting tho heroes who fought
there and blcd;
There where the world was in agony.
There on humanity's Calvary!
Fools. heartlcss and brainlcss.
o yc who dwelt in Security
This side the mighty Atlantic.
Nothing knew ye of the horrors of
war,
Nothing saw ye of the things that we
Earth in convulsions. the heavens
aflamc.
Hells fury unleashcd, town but
And glorious men In blood lying,
Sweating, and thirStinS, and dying.
Weep at Montfaucon.
IT'S holy place in carth's story:
\ hill of immortal glory:
place to think and to pray.
God forgive the fools who danced
there.
Insulting the heores who lie thero
Awaiting the Reveille.
JAMES RIDDICK LAUGHToN.
Formerly Chaplain, Three Hunired
and Nineteenth Infantry, which
fought near Montfaucon.
Richmond. Va, July Is. 1920.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-18
new REGIME PROMISES
DEP0sED MEMS SAFETY
bolivian Reports Show Thorough
ness OF Preparation for
Revolt Movement.
[Dy Assoclated rrcs,.1

: WASHINGTON. July 1.-THE pro.
v!sional government OF Bolivia has
given positive assurances that the
deposed President. Gutierrez Guerra.
ana MS adherents Will be carefully
guarded and their personal Inter..,.
protected. Minister Maginnis rep0rt-
eu today 70 the State Department..
The cablegram. dated July I2, said
iresiuent Guerra signed his resigna-
ne; with members of his Cabinet and
other high functionaries. was deport :
ed TO africa.
According TO Minister Maginnis. tho
revolution came as a complete sur
prise. breaking out simultaneously in
all the important cities at O'clock
~ Inc morning. state Department
officials have remarked on the an
parent thoroughncss OF the plans for
the revolution. which was marked by
absence Of any bloodshcd.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-18
TWELVE MILLION INDIANS
SEND OUT CRY FOR HELP
iaborers ToliInE for Fivc-Cent Wage
Appeal 10 Mexican !ASrnrinn
Party.

l3y AStOclatri preSsl
MENlCO CITY. July lT.-Twelve
million Indians. who have shaved for
cents "a DAY for 1--WE years at a time
TO support 100000 idiers. cry out
ior help to the newly formed Ma
Crisotoro lbanez. who made the Eoy-
note speech ut the pnrty's orEaniza-
ZION m.eting here recently. according
TO ~ HeTaido de Mexico.
Since childhood l have lived tho
lie OF the PEASANTS" said ibanez
II know how much the toiicrs OF the
he!d have suffered. how much they
need and how much they merit They
nave spent five years at time earn
ing the miserable daily wage OF 10
centavos % cents) tHlinE the earth
wthalhe sweat OF their brow for
oinsr'Peopie's profit. In the begin
Indians were reduced to worse than
nothing by the Spanish agents, who.
=" cnSIaTe them. inCulcatcd in them
,anaticism for the Virgin OF Guada-
iupc. SO as to be able TO do anythins
they pleased with them later by in,
vokinc this name. and the Indian vas
reduced TO slavery.
For this reason the Indian hates
call the animal that roams The zelda
man coyote" that is. ,h i =" Thi NILE bee
cause Tor a long time there have been
supp9rtcd 100000 idicrs and not a
.cw Europeans who also live OF OF
them" va 70
,,, S9to y Cana plsdsea tho pnr,y's
OF General .>lvaro Obregnn BECAUSE
OF his "rad!cal!sm." ana because he
Is feared by the rcactionar!cs."
Generals Aware Obrcgon. Salvador
aiEarad9; plntarco Elias Gales. An
CANA we're elected honorary prcsi-
dents OF tho new party.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-18
CLAIMS SOUTHAMPTON
PILGRIMS SAILING POINT
Mayor Declares Mnynower's Real Port
Of Standardization Was Not
Plymouth.
TI3y AsspriatcJ prcss

. l3E Associated Ircss.
mouth is not the only port connected
with the sailing OF the Pilgrim Faith
crs. says Mayor s. G. Kimbcr. o! this
city. in letter TO the newspapers
1T was from the ancient port Of
southampton that tho famous May
flower set sail on August 5. 1920. in
company with II smaller vessel, the
Spccdwell.'' he says.
owing to accidents the voyage
was delayed by temporary stoppa gees.
first At Dartmouth and then nj Ply
mouth. and 1t was from the latter
port that the Maynowc. resumed her
voyage alone.
This gives Plymouth real claim
TO the honor In connection with the
event. hut this claim should not be
allowed TO obscure the historic fact
that IL was Southampton which the
Pilgrim Fathers chose as their port
OF departure. that IL was at South
nmpton that they made all prepare
tons for the voyage and that 1t was
from Southampton that they actually
set sail for the new world"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-18
",vIn n Judas he Found,-

To the Editor of The Times Dispatch:
Sir,-Ciovernor Clements refusal 10 call n
special session Of the Legislature In Vermont
and his reasons therefor are sound and show
the metal he is made or. ''Principle Is better
,han political eXpedency." he Says That has
the true ring of Il statesman. What we need
true TO acknowledgement allowing
the rights OF the majority TO be sold TO the
highest bidder.
Womanhood IL seems TO me, way not tr!-
umphant at the California convent!on: though
she rode upon the shoulders OF frcnz!cd men,
Now they are asking the states TO seal their
sovereignty! VIII Judas lac found among
the Southern States? VIII the clink OF gold
make him forget the principle upon which Il
State is founded? VIII! he deny her-fOr Ike
her-cruc!fy her for thirty pieces Of silver
the applause of politicians
Louisiana and North Carolina have crowned
their States with honor WIN Tennessee be
tray? VIII she cruelty womnnhood upon the
cross of labor and politica! immortality? No!
Instead, she will throw protecting arms
around hcr-make laws-State iaws-which
will protect her: yea. even from the Federal
government II need be- to preserve the purity
and rclnem which is the birthrght of the
woman OF the South.
NELLIE PARKER HENSON.
Richmond. Va. July &c. 1920.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-18
SEEN ON THE SIDE
nY HENRY EDWARD WARMER
The IInznrd.

The Hnznrd.
y follow leaped chasm that was deep ana
wide and grim,
And ali the papers made lot OF furore over
him.
An aviator stood upon his head while in full
flight
And thus became hero and word-famous
over night.
a fireman saved a child: flames wave uptossed
him Oh It's crest
And he wears u medal on his proud and
heavy chest
y Captain shouted to his men: Come. follow
mel" His name
Is E-aved in golden letters in the peoples Hall
of Fame.
y s;alwart guard upon the beach saved Mrs.
Giabberi kid.
And when she died she lief, him half u million
yellow Quid.
Within the hushed enclosure OF crowded
church he marched;
His eye was hot and fcvcrish and his tongue
fairly parched.
He swallowed hard, but bravely stuck and
said the fatal words
In one fell desperate sweep he hurled his free
dom to the birds.
Il was q heros daring act he gave his very
life,
Nor faltered when he turned and left the altar
with wife.
And did the papers blare his name. and did
the people shout?
Nix! Why. they hardly mentioned
him; they almost left him out!
They b!thered idotic, and they praised the
blushng bride.
But rs for h!m-ha. ha.-O spir! They left
him hitchcd outside.
And there y,u are. a fellow does some really
daring act
And no one hut his family appreciate the
fact:
While one who only risks his neck will live
to see his name
stuck In the boldcst headlines on the avenue
to Fame.
But shall say and you may say. and let all
say who can:
Here's TO the Braves; of Them All! Here's
to the Married Man.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-18
4 Party for the Disgr,,ntlcd

NDER the misleading title OF the Farm
er-Labor party various elements or dis
content that heretofore have made them
selves Il nuisance to the two old parties in
their cnortS to SOW the poison of their per-
ncious doctrines in the minds OF the rank
ana file OF these parties have held n con-
vention. adopted platform scclhing with
ladica!ism, and nominated presidential
ticket. This new party Of soreheads, made
up OF various small groups OF dsgruntlcd
sIoughcd from several political organiza-
lions. will undertake, according to an
nouncelnent OF its leaders, vigorous cam
paign In the hope OF securing support from
the large element OF voters more or less
independent III their political affiliations
Ihat the new party will NOT cut much
figure in the forthcoming elections. may be
taken for granted. To conclude otherwise
would be 10 underestimate the intelligence
OF The American people. Outside OF its an
peal To radical extremists. its program is
essentially repugnant TO sane Amcricanism
i'll its conception of the ideals upon which
the country's political institutions are found
cd. INC voting citizenship OF this country
has mistaken faith in the sOundncss Of the
principles upon which these Institutions rest
and cannot b" persuaded to abandon them
for an experiment in what eventually would
develop into the worst features of Boil
shcvsm.
So impossible are some Of the demands
which the convention included in the plat
form 1t promulgated that several less radi-
cal groups which met with it in the hone OF
anaiGaina'lng their separate movements in
one organization were forced In seif-respect
10 withdraw from the convention. thus
weakening the new party at the outsc, of
It's career 10 the extent of the following
they will control in their detection Neither
VIII the bid for the vote OF Organized labor
nor that OF the farmers awaken even pass
ing interest. In so far as either group NAV
be nonpartisan in its general attitude toward
the TWO old parties both are soundly Amer
lean and can be depended upon to make
wise choice between the candidates and pla l.
forms offered. respectively, by these parties.
The new party cannot live and grow in
/ free America. No party with such plat
form could command much OF q following
ia this country Americans demand patri-
otic purpose In q party. The new party is
, founded upon discomfort, and its bid for
favor, that dangerous experiments may be
! tried. will not get much of response
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-18
H. C. L. HITS zoo
Elephants Cost 10000 Marks In Ger
many mud MrnaEcries suffer
From Incrensex.

by Associated Pressl
berlin. July l7.--Likc everything
else IN Germany, the price OF wild
animals has scared sky high. An
elephant costs 10000 marks as
against tho former price OF 1900. A
.!pnskin now brings 1000 marks.
which Is much more than living
lion used to cost. owing TO the great
expense II Is out of the question TO
rcpicnish Germany's zoos except by
breeding and the keepers Of the
various zoos throughout Germany are
cooperating in mating their charges
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-18

curse oS taxation the sums required to meet
.neir governmental expenditures, and stop
printing money for that purpose. They should
s.op their Importation of iuxuries and all un-
aeStssary pug hases aud concentrate their en-
ergies upon the production of necessares
IL IS ior Europe to restrict her purchases to
essehlais. and TO organize both to secure the
MUS. enectiFe distribution and to place the
mos, eHective guarantee behind tho credit:
right, 1920.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-18
MONSTER PETRlfIED FISH
is DISCOVERED IN UTAH
Found Near spot Where Fossil RE-
inninS Os Giant LtZnrd Were
Uncovered -Four YcnrS Ago.

SALT Ky Ky kA +: i!f;SY rres smiv IA
monster petriiied fish. about fifty feet
in length. has bean discovered en-
caScd In the rocks in Garfield County.
Utah. about seventy miles east OF
l'angutch by Sheriff James Gouiding,
Of Garfield County. and T. w Smith.
OF Salt Lake, who have been pros
Dectlng in that section.
-Four years ago Mt practically the
same spot the fossil remains OF n
giant lizard were found. Goulding
and Smith have offered their find to
the University OF Utah.