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Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-09-21
TOBACCO PROBE
IS Being PUSHED

The Department of Justice has
Joined with the Federal Trade
Commission in making investi-
cations to ascertain if the big
Four American Tobacco
Company, the Liggett & Myers
Tobacco Company, the r. J. Rey-
nolds Tobacco Company, and the
P. Lorillard Tobacco Company
are manipulating the leaf tobacco
market to control buying prices.
These Investigations are the re-
suits of charges that the prices of
tobacco in the loose leaf markets
of the country have declined be-
cause of conditions brought
about by manipulation among the
buyers made by Representative
w. J. Fields, Ninth Kentucky dis
trict, and others, who are de-
n1anding that the big dealers and
manufacturers be tried under the
antitrust law.
Tobacco farmers of Eastern
North Carolina, where the selling
season mas just opened ~ pei
cent under that of last year, are
literally up in arms and threaten
violence if the federal govern
ment does not act.
The Department of Justice will
not wait on the Federal Trade
Commission, but will start on its
own hook to see if the dissolution
of the tobacco trust ordered ten
years ago is being disregarded.
Fair prices were paid at the
| beginning of the season, said
Representative Fields, ''but COM
petition ceased and they went
down, notwithstanding that the
same buyers who had competed
with each other few days before
were still on the same markets"
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-09-21
IRVINE TRAGEDY TO GO
BEFORE GRAND JURY
Detective Spivy To Be Taken
There, 1t is Said, To Be Ex-
amined This Week

Residents of Irvine and vicinity
who have claimed to know so much
regarding the details of the gun bat
tie there on the morning of August
20, in which Chief of Police R. G.
Philpot was instantly killed and Dep
uty Sheriff Henry Reed died later
and George Estes, Reeds prisoner,
was seriously wounded, and L. & N.
Railway Detective Joe Spivy was
slightly wounded, will have an oppor-
tunity to tell it, since the regular
meeting of the grand jury opens
there today. This is said to be one
of the first cases to be investigated
There have been many reports issued
from Irvine and vicinity since the
tragedy, emanating from friends of
both dead officers, and it is apparent
there will be considerable testimony,
although the affair took place during
the early hours of the morning. 1t
is believed, however that much of it
will be hearsay and when it comes
down to real fact, that there will be
the shooting, and two of these in all
probability be the surviving partici-
pants, Spivy and Estes.
Spivy, it is believed, will be taken
to Irvine within a day or two for ex-
animation. 1t is not believed Estes
condition will permit his removal
from the Pattie A. Clay hospital at
this time. Spivy is said to be anx-
ious to return to Irvine from the
Richmond jail, where he was brought
for safe keeping soon after his ar
rest. He stated some time ago he
would be able to give bond if it was
reasonable amount. He has had a
number of visitors here since his in
generation. Mrs. PhiIpot has been
in the city a number of times, and
she invariably called at the jail to
talk to Spivy. The latter denies
much of the shooting. and says he is
ready for an examination. 1t is very
probable, since the death of Deputy
Sheriff Reed that the charges against
Spivy, which is that of shooting with
intent to kill, will be changed TO
murder after the grand jury has fin
ished it's inquiry. Estes, who was be-
lieved to have been fatally injured,
fought for hs life for two weeks, and
it is believed that his determination is
greatly responsible for his recovery.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-09-21
III. c. L. Too Much;
Berea Man Rejoins Navy

Claiming that the high cost of
living was too much for him as a
civilian, Chief Quartermaster Roy
ID Holt. of Berea, re-enlisted in
the navy. 81 can save money by
going back to the navy" the chief
declared to Chief Gunners' Mate
Edwin ]. Patin, head of the sta
ton. Chief Holt had served six
and a half years on torpedo boats
and during the world war was in
British waters helping the Allies
force dispose of the German u
boats. The Quartermaster sign
ed for another two-year hitch.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-09-21
RICHMOND FIRST
TO PROVIDE FOR VETS

Somerset and other cities and
towns who have colleges and an op-
portunities to admit ex-service men
to the vocational training are report
ing a dearth of housing facilities and
will perhaps have to let the soldier
lads go by the wayside. This was the
true situation in Richmond, but there
was a method employed whereby the
veterans of the recent war were ac-
commodated. This was to "make
room" for them, which has been done
to the number of 40 land perhaps
more. There will perhaps be others
accommodated by the liberal-hearted
citizens of the city and the prepara-
tions at Eastern Normal, where they
will receive the training, have been
made, and they will be here for an
extended period. They are not asking
for aims. They are provided for by
Uncle Sam. They are compensated in
such a manner as to render them in
dependent. Some of them will be ac-
companied by their wives and it is
probable that this city will be their
future home. They will have their
first turn at this educational work at
the expense of the government this
year, and there is every indication
that they will more than make good.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-09-21
ALL PRECAUTIONS
TAKEN AGAINST GALE
(By Associated Press)

New Orleans. Sept. 21-All pre-
cautions are being taken here to-
day for protection against the
storm. Shipping is being held in
port and masters already at sea
have been advised to use extreme
caution.
The usual exodus of vacation
lists and summer residents from
the Mississippi Sound resorts
started today. Trains have been
crowded since the first storm
warning. Considerable signifi-
canoe is attached to Galveston to-
day, the report showing a large
increase over normal since last
night.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-09-21
CITIZENS OBEYING
THE new. ORDINANCE
Good Weather Is All That Is
Needed and PAYERS viii Do
the Rest

The city ordinance making it an
offense to interfere with the bar
riers or otherwise injuring the
work by the PAYERS of the city
streets, is proving very effective,
the workers say. There have no
violations thus far. it is reported,
and this weather is causing the
report to be correctly send out
that great progress is being made.
"Just a little more of this
weather" Superintendent Waters
said, "and we will go some"
The work is progressing well
on both Irvine street where the
concrete gang is operating, as
we'll as on Main street where the
eXcavator is at work. eff there
is no interference by weather,
there will be great changes in the
condition of the city" continued
MIR. Waters, "and the western
part of the city will be first bene-
fitted, since with the opening of
Main street, even to Third, there
will be a first class entrance to
the city"
Indications are that this will be
effected within tw weeks, since it
is expected to hurry the work of
asphalting Main street to the
west Immediately, and then con-
tinue with the work towards the
east as rapidly as possible. The
East Main street. curb and gutter
work is being rapidly finished. and
it is the intention to double the
force when this is done, with the
view of putting even better licks
on the main street, thus bringing
the concrete and asphalt work to
a finish at an earlir period than
has been anticipated. Good
weather is all that is wanted. The
working crews are filled and they
seem to flourish under the new
management. The asphalt gang
will be able to continue their
work on Main street now up to
Second street, and it is believed
that by the time they have reach
cd this place, they will be able to
go on, since that east of Second
street this concrete will be laid
very soon.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-09-21
Three Negroes Now Held
In Robbery of so Stores

Paris. KY, Sept. 20-Charged
with having been implicated in
more than so robberies of stores
in Central Kentucky, Dennis
Jones and Emma Harris, negroes,
were arrested here last night.
Confession by Jeff Johnson, negro
leader of the band, resulted in the
arrest of the other two. The ne
groes' cache has not been reveal
ed. Dress goods valued at $1,000
from Simon Department Store,
Paris, were part of the loot.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-09-21
FIGHTING, BURNING AND
SHOOTING, YES, IN IRELAND

(BY Associated PreSS)
Dublin, Ireland, Sept. 21-Auxiliary
police forces last night wrecked the
town of albriggan near here, in retail
iation for shooting two police officers
there earlier in the evening. Two
civilians were shot dead by the auxil-
iary police and several wounded. Many
houses were set on fire and the larg-
est hosiery factory in Ireland burned.
The town is in terror this morning.
Streams of refugees abandoned the
place.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-09-21
To THE WOMEN
OF MADISON COUNTY

The Democrats have opened a
Woman's Democratic Headquar-
ters in Masonic Temple (the
rooms recently used by the Red
Cross). and all women are cor
daily invited to come in and aid
in the good work The country
ladies are especially urged to
com eand help us in the work,
and we will have rest rooms for
their comfort at all times. Demo
cratic literature, buttons and 9th
er campaign material will be dis
tributed from these headquarters.
Come in and spend as much time
as possible with us.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-09-21
GUARDS SURROUNDED
CUSTOM HOUSE TODAY
Warning Sent That Second Ex-
Piston Would Occur-Women
Dismissed Early
(By Associated Press)

New York, Sept. 21.-The Gus
tom house here is under the heav-
lest of guard because of a warn
ing received yesterday that the
Wall street explosion last Thurs
day would be followed today with
the blowing up of the great gov
|ernment structure. Although au-
thorities are inclined to regard
the warning as hoax, they took
mo chances.
Office workers, making their
way down to their places of en-
ployment, found scores of coast
guards carrying rifles and side
arms near the custom house. In
addition, scores of United States
custom house guards were mobil-
lied. Everyone entering the
doors was closely questioned.
Meanwhile, several companies
of United States regulars and
coast guard reserves were held
for an emergency. Shortly after
noon all women employees and
some men were sent home from
the custom house. There was no
excitement, however, discernable
in the downtown district.
The custom house was still
standing at 2 o'clock, the hour
when officials were warned they
might expect to see it blown up
today. A dense throng, curious,
but apparently unmoved, watched
the building as the clock licked
off the seconds
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-09-21
FORD ANNOUNCES
PRE-WAR PRICES
(By Associated Press)

Detroit, Mich, Sept. 21-Re- -estab-
iishment of 'pre-war prices on all pro-
ducts of the Ford Motor Company, eff
fective Immediately, was announced
today by Henry Ford. Reductions
range from approximately ID per cent
on motor trucks, to 81 per cent on
small automobiles. Now is the time
to call a halt on war methods, war
prices, war profiteering and war
greed, said Ford. Price reductions
were made despite untitled orders for
146,00 vehicles. 1t was announced
there would be no wage reduction at
the Ford plants.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-09-21
Southern Tourists Evident

There are many souther tour
lists in evidence these days, the
annual pilgrimage to the South
land having been started by many.
Indications are that travel will be
heavy during the next two
There has been constant
use almost, it is said, of the Dixie
Highway during the summer, and
this is one of the reasons the
work on this thoroughfare has
been given special attention.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-09-21
"Hyde King" Suicides

Detroit, Mich, Sept. 21.-Biar
Crohon, head of the Great West
ern Hide company, of Boston,
Mass, who, with Phil Paris, sec
retary of the company, was ar
rested in Grand Rapids September
Is ON warrant charging with
grand larceny of $48,o72, died in
a hospital here yesterday of poi
son taken deliberately.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-09-21
WHAT DOES SAND" MEAN?

What is the meaning of "Sand ?"
That's the title of William Hart's lat
est drama, and is being shown at the
Richmond picture houses today. 1t
has double meaning-sand of the
desert, wherein the story is laid, and
sand-grit-of a mans mental and
moral and physical makeup. Has any
body ever questioned "Bill" Hart's
"sand?" He shows it in this picture
in typical western tale with hold
ups, wilding riding, love, adventure
and excitement and everything that
goes to make a real Hart picture.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-09-21
Mrs. Bergdoll On Trial

Philadelphia, Sept. Il. = An
nouncing to the court that she
had no counsel, but would defend
herself, Mrs. Emma Bergdoll was
placed on trial here yesterday, to-
gether with four others, charged
with having aided Grover Cleve-
land Bergdoll and Erwin Berg
doll, her sons, to evade military
service.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-09-21
HURRICANE WARNING
CRv Associated Pressl

10y ASSOCIdCtU
Washington, Sept. 21-Bulletin-
The Weather Bureau today issu-
ed hurricane warning on the
west Louisiana coast and on the
Texas coast from Port Arthur to
Corpus Christi. The warning is
said to be of a tropical storm in
the Yucantan Channel, advancing
northwestward, and in emergency
warns all interests, said the an
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-09-21
Suffregist Request
Is Refused By Colby

Washington Sept. 21.-Secre-
tary Colby today announced he
had refused to grant the request
of the anti-suffragists from Ten
nessee that he rescind his action
in proclaiming the ratification Of
tn federal suffrage amendment
on basis of favorable action by
the Tennessee legislature, which
first ratified it, but the house la
ter rescinded its action
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-09-21
Today's livestock Markets

Cincinnati, Sept. 21-Good cat
tie steady; others very dull; hogs
STEADY Chicago 25c lower.
Louisville, Ky, Sept. 21.-Cat-
tie 700; slow; hogs 600; active ;
sheep 500; all unchanged.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-09-21

A prominent woman who is social
worker said in convention at Wash
ington that many divorce cases are
due to bad cooking.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-09-21
IN Jail; Seeks Office

Whitesburg, KY, Sept. 21-De-
spite the fact that he is still con-
fined in his own jail, Fess Whittal
ker has announced his candidacy
for county judge of Letcher coun-
ty, having for his device his own
picture
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-09-21
Poles Seize Ports

Warsaw, Sept. 21.-Polish ad-
vances, begun four days ago on
the western front, have resulted
in the elimination of Russian So
Wet forces from Eastern Galicia.
The Poles have captured TIA
nopol, Broy and Trnbovia in the
eastward drive, which carried
them to the lower Zbruch.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-09-21
Swope Placed Under Bond

W. NJ. Swope, Sr., II years old,
living on the Tate's creek pike,
was held to the grand jury in
ST 900 bond at his examining tri-
al bfore County Judge Bullock at
Lexington on a charge preferred
by Mrs. Zena Kanatzar, wife of a
tenant on the farm, who alleged
he detained her against her will.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-09-21
ADMINISTRATORS IS NAMED

B. ]. Gilbert, Red House, was -ap-
pointed administrator of the estate OF
his son, w. F. Gilbert, who was re-
Gently killed by an L. & N. train near
his home. J. p. Gilbert was surety,
the official bond being $1,500. Ap-
praisers We're Bud Stivers, Stephen
Stewart and X. Ledford.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-09-21
Mason & Hanger Robbed

A trunk used as safe IN the
commissary department of the
Mason & Hanger Contracting
Company on the estate of E. f.
Simms, near Paris, was broken
open Saturday while employees
were at dinner and $1,000 stolen.
A considerable amount of Mexi-
can money was not disturbed.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-09-21
Jack. johnson In Jail

Leavenworth, Kan, Sept. I'll
Jack Johnson, former heavyweight
champion, wa sbrought here to
serve sentence of a year and a
day for vioaltion of the Mann act,
has been made orderly of the pris-
on baseball park. His duties are
to keep the athletci grounds in
good condition.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-09-21

A colonel in the army charges that
the Republican campaign committee
sought funds for Harding among
tourists crossing the ocean, and fixed
the quota at $1,O0O,O00.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-09-21
MONDAYS GAMES
NATIONAL LEAGUE

Chicago. s; Boston. 1. 1st game.
Chicago, 1; Boston, g. End game.
Cincinnati, 8; New York, 8, I'd game
Pittsburg. 1 Brooklyn. 2.
st. Louis. 4; Philadelphia, 3.
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Boston, 8 Cleveland, g.
Philadelphia. 6; Chicago, 13.
Washington. 8; Detroit, 3.
New York, 4 st. Louis, 3.
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION
Milwaukee, 4; Toledo, z.
Minneapolis, 2; Louisville, z.
St Paul, 6; indianapolis. 2.
No other games scheduled.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-09-21
Two Steamers In Peril

Mobile, Ala, Sept. Fl. = Two
steamers, bound for the Honduras
left this port late last week and
are believed to be in the path of
the tropical hurricane.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-09-21

Generally fair tonight and We'd
nesday.
The Washington herald., 1920-08-15

Before the the 10
approximately Due the
granted these this fell oIz-IS
and I98-o During the last year
With countries the average pre-yar
about 63 This increased greatly
beginning OF the For the this
due largely the increased value OF sugar imported
from Cuba
Normally the value OF imports from America
Ocana and Africa than During
part OF the war there big increase relative imports from
shows gain the year closed countries
logical field for the OF the export
trade Europe bound decrease her
possible because she will paving
them South American the other
There almost limit the supplies
The trade the year
cate that making the OF these opportunities
South America Sooooooo
whereas 600
We have been shipping
Argentina and other South American
These ought be paid
attempting oversel the impoverished European
would do much better develop the American and
Far Eastern markets where cash and the best can
obtained
America. Our about the same "
that they did before the are enormous
possibilities of developing trade
avoid the necessities shipping silver and gold
with them
As Europe back her feet and begins produce
goods she will purchase less and
keep the physical volume of exports be necessary
to trade with ORE countries
Adding together the value of and exports to get
OF the total trade with each
the following between foreign
and in the last fiscal year
The Washington herald., 1920-08-15
GENERAL MOTORS.

New York, Aug. 14.-During the
six months ended June 80 the Cen
eral Motors Corporation earned net
profits available for the common
stock equal to sail a share on the
1886, 400 shares outstanding as OF
June 30 last.
Figured on the same basis in the
corresponding period of year the
corporation earned S1.S9 share on
its common stock. On June 80 there
were lO7.27l shares of common
stock Of the par value of 500
which had not been converted into
the no par value stock. which
would bring the total number OF
shares up to above 100000.
The dividends on this unconvert-
ed stock are paid only when the
stock is exchanged for the no-par
value issue. 1t is therefore appar-
ent that the company is earning at
the rate Of about four times its
prcsent one dollar a share per an
mum cash dividend on the common
stock. It, however. in addition to
the cash dividends pays a stock
dividend to the common stoCkhold-
ers the present rate being 10 per
cent in common stock a year. In
other words, the dividend on each
share Of common stock is 25 cents
in cash quarterly, and lao or
share common stock.
The Washington herald., 1920-08-15
GRAIN MARKETS.

Chicago. Aug. "A Weakness
marked the close in grain on the
Board of Trade today. Wheat made
advances at the otening but the
market reacted and ether grains fol-
lowed. Longs took profits on bulges
but buying power generally was
lacking.
Reports uf exports of wheat yes
terday inspired buying at the start
but locals sold on every advance
and forced a break. At the low
point a commission said to be rep
resenting Minneapolis mills bought
heavily. At the close wheat showed
A loss CT 2l2 to 3L2 cents.
Favorabl growing weather
throughout the corn belt influenced
the corn market. The market was
lower at the start and the break
in wheat caused further recessiOns.
Local shorts came in to the market
en- the break and there was some
buving credited tC Armour. Yellow
corn was in good demand and trad
crs were bidding as high as -
cents over September for No. 1 yell
low corn in store. Late in the ses-
sion Armour was credited with sell
ing September. That month closed
IA cent lower and late months IL
to 2h cents lower.
The oats market lacked strength.
Hedging by cash houses against
purchases made in the country fea-
tured the market. Latest strength
in corn failed to inspire buying of
oats and the market closed 5 up to
IS lower.
Provisions had "a steady under
tone. Trade was quiet. There was
no material change in prices
throughout the day.
The Washington herald., 1920-08-15
EVIDENCE OF TROUBLE
IN ANTHRACITE AWARD

Evidence of a split in the anthra-
cite coal commission developed yes
terday, and it is probable that three
Individual reports will be submitted
to President Wilson.
DR.. w. o. Thompson, chairman of
the pody. has completed his report.
and IL DINERS widely from those ten
tatively prepared by the operator
and employer members of the com
mission. All efforts of the three
members to get together on an
award have been unayailing. and
they are on the verge of deciding to
agree to disagree"
The Washington herald., 1920-08-15
RAILROAD BONDS,

Ysts
At CoasI Is r
R r.
refund S. 1922 g. April l. 1890 1923.
4 Fran lien
A
ss
I. and Is J Is ~4SS
Central con 6 80
Y Hayn
The Washington herald., 1920-08-15
By DIR. FRANK NJ. SURFACE.

article that before the the
volume of imports about cent OF the value OF
During the this This
made possible In
the fiscal just closed the of imports
concerned
would be factors tending
ments of interest and capital within the few
Figures made public by the Department Commerce
enable analysis be made of the ratio Of imports
with earlier
The following table value of the
and imports of the United States with each Grand Division
since
IMPORTS AND EXPORTS OF THE UNITED STATES BY
GRAND DIVISIONS.
omtted)
The Washington herald., 1920-08-15
NATIONAL MARKETS =&===..
JOUR- FOREIGN TRADE BY GRAND
DIVISIONS

Ratio of Imports to Exports With Europe Declined From 90
Per Cent Before the War to Per Cent in l9l6-l9-
Ratio Increased "a Per Cent Last Year-Poporton of
Exports to South America and the Far East Shows No
Improvement Necessary to Develop Trade With These
Countries If We Keep Up Our Volume of Exports
The Washington herald., 1920-08-15
AMERICAN BANK NOTE.

New York, Aug. 1.-THE Ameri-
can Bank Note reports for six
months ending June 80. last. not in
cluding transactions Of foreign sub
sidiary companies net earnings ST.
142,261. surplus after depreciation
etc. sS52.592; balance after divi'
dends. sS52.S21; total surplus, s3.'
67S,67s.