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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-05-01
SHIPPING POTATOES
BY PARCELS POST

Woodstock, va, April 30.--During
the Civ, war the Shenandoah Valley
became known as the granary of the
South Now the valley Is becoming
garden for the Eastern cities and
more particularly washington. The
parcel post motor truck service which
the postoffice department has inaug-
urated Is doing much to establish
closer relations between the producer
and consumer and it is certainly help
ing to develop "A better market for
the valley farmers.
Motor trucks are daily gathering up
much produce from the various points
in the Valley, as well as Maryland
and other agricultural sections near
the large cities. As an example three
trucks loaded with potatoes left
Woodstock Tuesday They were
brought up locally by Motor Truck
Agent Laycock, representing the third
assistant postmaster general and
were consigned to the post office de
partments community stores in
Washington. These stores have been
established by the department so as
to eliminate the middleman's profits.
The potatoes were bought at $3.50
per bushel and it is understood that
potatoes are retailing at around $500
in the capital city.
Yesterday, A. Litten, well known
here, and formerly a Woodstock MGR
chant. but now located in Washing
ton, shipped one truck load of pota-
toes by parcel post from Woodstock
10 Washington. He had something
ever 100 bushels which were put up
in packages or bags of seventy pounds
each. the maximum weight for par
eel post package. The postage on
each bag amounted to 42c or some
thing over $40 for the shipment. MIR.
Litten also paid $3.50 for these po-
tatoes
\ bill was recently introduced into
the national house OF Representative
by the post Office committee. urging
that the maximum weight for parcel
post packages be raised If this be
done, the shipment by parcel post of
agricultural products will be further
encouraged,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-05-01

rocket as propellant, enough already
has been done to show that success
sive charges of propellant may be
fired in the same combustion cham
Der, and experiments in progress are
for the purpose OF firing a compare
lively large number of charges in
succession in this way.
For extremely great attitudes a
series Of secondary rockets. or rock
cts within rockets acting on the
same principle might be utilized.
In working out the application of
these principles Professor Goddard
has employed nozzle to obtain the
greatest force possible from the COM
bustion Cor explosion) reloading
device whereby the explosive material
is used little at time and the
employment of "A secondary rocket,
similar 10 the first when extreme
attitudes are TO be achieved.
Herein. II is apparent, the princi-
pie OF the long-range gun is en-
ployed an effort is made to avoid
the tremendous initial shock. such as
occurs with an ordinary gun. by sub
shutting a succession OF explosions,
One practical advantage Of that
course is to enable the rocket 10
carry with ii instruments by which
the high altitude conditions are to be
registered. To prevent the trcmen-
dous conclusion upon the fan of the
instruments. parachute device is
contemplated.
I'm his experiments with smoke
less powder Professor Goddard al
ready has attained a velocity of
nearly 5000 feet per second-the
highest vet attained for matter in any
appreciable quantity
In respect TO the possibility of
projecting "A rocket TO the moon, the
question has arisen whether, even
should sufficient momentum be OBJ
tanned, the direction could be con-
trolled to insure hitting that celestial
target.
Professor Goddard believes it pos
sble 10 correct the flight direction
of which would be Influenced by
many disturbing factors. by the use
of photo-scnsitive cells. Thus the re
fection OF the moons light upon
these cells. he believes could he
made to operate automatic devices
which would FIRE jets so arranged
that their explosion would turn the
rocket back to it's desired course
Rudders could not be employed, of
course, since there would be no re-
sistaDce after the projcctile passed
outside the carth's atmosphere
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-05-01
SUPER-ROCKtTS MAY
HELP EXPLORE SPACE

Washington. u. C., April 2g.-
First test Of working models of
rocket apparatus by which Professor
Robert II. Goddard hopes to reach
attitudes above the earth's air en-
Veiope. and even the moon. will be
made at Worcester, Mass. late in
July or in August, it is announced
IN a bulletin from the National Geo
graphic Society's Washington head
quarters.
Should Prot Goddard's theory
prove workable by his demonstra
tons at that time" the bulletin
states. the event may rank in the
history of new super-aviat
science, as yet unnamed, along with
the trial flights OF the late Professor
Samuel +. IAngleys flying machines.
But while the worsi ridiculed
Langley and for "A time regarded
Bells telephone and Morses tele-
graph as mere playthings our amaz-
ing strides in invention have created
an open-minded attitude toward adj
ventures in ingenuity SO that the
Goddard experiments are being
awaited with keen interest.
Wide publicity has been given the
speculations concerning whether Pro
fessor Goddard's device may be pro-
lecfed TO the moon: and. while he
holds that such a development is not
impossible, il is one of the less prae-
tieal aspects of the device More inn
mediate possibilities which Professor
Goddard holds forth include the
study Of the aurora, OF the short
wave lengths IN the spectrum of the
sun which are entirely absorbed by
the air; and. at more moderate alti-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-05-01
Tourists Taught Life Sa wing.

Honolulu Hawaii visit :
ing Honolulu this summer will be
given lessons in life-saving by Com
modore W. f. Longfellow sent here
by the American Red Cross Com
modoro Longfellow brought with
him badges and insignia for mum
Der OF swimmers who were ready for
tests as Hfe-savcrs when he arrived
Several Americans already on hand
were prepared to take the test
Commodore LonEfellow will demon
Strate number OF the new and
highly effective first aid methods
taught by him In military camps in
the United States
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-05-01
SENT TO INSANE HOSPITAL
ny JUDGE ID. c. RICHARDSON

Reynolds Vaughan, colored was
sent to the Central state hospital yes
terday by Judge D. G. Richardson af-
ter a nolle pros was entered in the
case Of HOUSEKEEPING and larceny
against him. He was charged with
entering The nome of II. II Butler
during the night and stealing clothing
valued at $40.
Case Of Junius Eaton. colored.
charged with criminal assault, was
post poned until May
The May term Of the grand jury Will
meet Monday. Many cases are to
come up before the jury.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-05-01
Typlus' Westward March Fought

Bucharest.-When the tattered
remnants OF General Tasr Bredoff" :
Tth division left kieff to seek safety
in the Dniester valley the column
vas Joined by six or seven thousand
refugees, peasant women. children,
mouJIks, ex-hankerS- dignitaries
each CARRYING his or her worldly pos
sessions in bag slung over the
shoulders and nine out OF ten carry
ing a load Of typhus germs. The
American Red Cross stations are
striving to stem this western tide OF
the disease which is reaping great
toll in Central Europe.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-05-01
TRFGkIEH FACE KIDS
INVITED TO STRAND

The management Of the Strand
theater have made special arrange
mont with the Broadway Amusement
Co. producers Of the new song play
"Ereckles." to admit nifty freckled
boys and girls absolutely free, plus
tax a the matiness, Wednesday, May
9Th. The first fifty frecklcd faced girls
or boys. calling at the ticket office at
$50 +. NJ. May 9Th, will he admitted
free except tax
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-05-01
Oakwocsi Memorial

The lakewood Memorial association
will hold its annual memorial services
In the Third Presbyterian church. to-
morrow evening al T. NJ conducted
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-05-01
SOCIE T Y
MRS MINETREE FoIKEs Editor
phue: Ran s41s-N. Phone: 1923


Tor og the church. fr. and Mrs.
EeekS left Immediately after the ser
vice for q southern trip, aud on thel'
return Will be at home al the craig
s,naFgluoHtE
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-05-01
ENGAGEMENTS

Mr. and Mrs Malcolm II. Hart 81
Ashland. announce the engagement 81
their daughter. Anna virginia Hart. 20
Conway peytcn Coo 81 Washington.
The wedding Will lake place early in
June,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-05-01
siE,IgfT

The Hollywood Memorial associa-
ton Will meet at the Y. w G.. A.
Monday morning at IL O'Clock. Re-
ports VIII be read and the election of
officers will take place. Final ar
rangemerts Will be completed for
Memorial Day
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-05-01

The Association for the Prescrva-
ton of Virginia Antiquities win meet
Tuesday. May 4. at ii a. Nj. in the
John Marshall house.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-05-01

ter in law, pr. and Mrs. Whitehead.
at their home In Norfolk
The Cordova daily times., 1920-08-13
FREAK ELECTION BETS
 ALREADY BEING MADE

MORALES, Ariz., Aug. 13 (by Asso- ciated Press) What is said to be the first freak election bet in Arizona on the Harding-Cox contest was made by two residents of Patagonia, @ noun tain mining camp about 28 miles from here.
 Dr. H. J. Chenette and Kent Taylor have wagered a trip in a peanut cart from Patagonia to Nogales, Sonora, on the election. If Senator Harding is elected, Taylor will push the drug gist from Patagonia over the dry mountain road in the cart and buy him a drink i'm Mexico, which could not be legally purchased in the United States. If Cox wins, the hotel man will get the same treatment from the druggist.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-08-13
FAMOUS JEWELS FROM RUSSIA
 INTERCEPTED

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 (by Asso- ciated Press).-More than a hundred diamonds supposed to have been part of the famous jewels of the Russian royal family and addressed to Com rade Martens" have been intercepted by customs officials en route from Soviet Russia to the United States, according to evidence introduced at the Martens deportation proceedings.
 Details of a regularly established courier service between Bolsheviki agents in Sweden and Soviet repre- sentatives in New York, by which large quantities of jewels were trans ported in the last six months, also diamonds numbering 131 seized in New York June 22 from a Swedish sailor, are said to be in possession of the department of justice. The Swedish sailor is also said to have carried a large amount of Communist literature, including an Appeal of the Executive Committee of the Third International to l. W. w"
The Cordova daily times., 1920-08-13
IRISH MISSIONARIES
 ON WAY TO CHINA

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 13 (by As sociated Press) Bound for Han Yeng which is 500 miles inland from Shang- hai, 12 Catholic priests left here re- gently for missionary work in China. The priests belong to the Chinese Mission Society, an organization that plans to place 1000 priests i'm China within ten years.
 The priests, now en route to China from Ireland, have been preaching in America for about two years. They are the Reverend Fathers Dolan, Ran- aghan, McHugh, O'Doherty, Quinlan, Leonard, Crossin, .Tierney, O'Flymn McGuinness, Dawson and Ferguson.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-08-13
IDAHO ADOPTS PLAN
 FOR CONSERVING FISH

POCATELLO, Idaho, Aug. 13 (by Associated Press) Saving the fish is the basis of new plan being put in force in this section by George Isaacs, state game commissioner, and Will Hayes, district game warden. The plan consists simply in the build ing of small dams at convenient points in shallow streams. The deep CT water confined behind a log hastily thrown across a small stream and backed with gravel makes safe har- bor for fingerlings that otherwise have a hard time fighting off natural ene- mics. A.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-08-13
7 +->s OHIO EDITORS sM H#Ma sz%-f ADDRESSED BY SEN. HARDING

MARION, O., Aug. 13 (by Associated Press) s).-Replying to charges that the Republican party is looking back ward" Senator Harding declared today that although the future held promise of new achievements and progress, it would not do for the nation to for get the lessons of the past, speaking before the Ohio Republican Editorial Association. He advocated forest policy that would insure an adequate supply of print paper and pulp and also urged an editorial policy not par tisan but patriotic
The Cordova daily times., 1920-08-13
FLEECES THOUSANDS OF
 INVESTORS

BOSTON, Aug. 13 (by Associated Press). - Forty thousand investors intrusted total variously esti- mate at from $15,OOO,OOO to $2O,OOO, 900 to Charles Ponzi in a money making scheme which postal authorities de- clare impossible of fulfllment. Ponzi has been arrested charged with using the mails to defraud. He was ar raigned and held in $25,OOO bond pend- ing a hearing August 19. Later he was rearrested on a state warrant charging larceny and released on s10,00O bond.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-08-13
TO STAGE REGATTA FOR ADMISSION DAY
 IN GOLDEN GATE

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 13 (by As sociated~ Press) "A rowing regatta is being arranged for the California Ad- mission Day celebration here Septem- Der g and the Pacific coast crews will be invited to participate.
 James Cronin, secretary of the Pa cific Association of amateur oarsmen has invited clubs in Oregon and Brit ish Columbia to send representatives here and it is understood San Diego, Cal, will also be asked to send a crew to the regatta Clubs about San Fran. cisco are to enter also.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-08-13
MARTENS DISCLAIMER

NEW YORK, Aug. 13 (by Associated Press) Martens, self styled Soviet representative in the United States, today disclaimed any knowledge of the diamonds mentioned in the pro- ceedings at Washington.
 Martens charged the department of justice with trying to incriminate him in something which would tend to ere ate sentiment unfavorable to Soviet Russia. He denied a roundabout courier system through Sweden and declared that for IS months he had been in direct touch with Russia.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-08-13
MORE ARRESTS MADE

BOSTON, Aug. 13 (by Associated Press) s).-Raymond and Charles Mey- CTS, secretary and manager respec- lively of the Old Colony Foreign Fix change Company, were arrested today charged with conspiracy to defraud as the result of an investigation of the sensational financial methods which started with the inquiry con- corning Charles Ponzi The company recently began business, operating on practically the same lines as Ponzi.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-08-13
WANT SUGGESTIONS
 FOR DEM. PLATFORM

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Aug. 13 (by Associated Press) ).-The "advis- ory committee" plan of framing it's state platform has been adopted by the Democratic party in Utah for this year. A committee of thirteen mem bers has been named and instructed to gather suggestions from all avail able sources and draft tentative plat form for submission to the resolutions committee at the state convention.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-08-13
FEAR ATTACKS ON
 SACHALIEN GARRISON

TOKYO, Aug 13 (by Associated Press Fearing another attack by the Partizans, the chief of the civil administration in South Saghalien has officially applied for a strengthening of the garrison there. Residents are anxious and nervous, he ayers, and the financial and industrial interests re- gently greatly developed in the islands require strong protection.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-08-13
BROTHERS IN
 COAL ARRESTED IN TENNESSEE
ALL ARRIVE AT HAzELToI

KNOXVILLE, Tenn, Aug. 13 (by Associated Press). - Nine additional warrants were issued today for the arrest of men charged with profiteer- ing in coal It was announced that the gal number will reach more than a hundred before the investigation is concluded
The Cordova daily times., 1920-08-13
NOTED MUSICIAN AND
 EXPLORER IS DEAD

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, Aug. 13 (by Associated Press Charles Taylor, who recorded hundreds of songs of the Indians of Peru and of the Zuni tribes of New Mexico and Arizona, died here recently at the age of 84.
 He was noted musician, composer, writer, explorer and humanitarian. His friends were said to have included Liszt, Jenny Lind, Dom Pedro of Brazil and Col Theodore Roosevelt.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-08-13
SCARCITY OF SECTION
 HANDS RETARDS WORK

MISSOULA, Mont, Aug. 13 (by As sociated Press) Maintenance work on the Rocky mountain division of the Northern Pacific railroad is being re- tarded considerably by a shortage of section hands, according to officials ot the road. who say that the shortage is greater than ever before.
 The gangs in this division are de- clared to be 400 men short of their usual strength.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-08-13
HOTTER THE DAY THE
 MORE BARLEY HARVESTED

YUBA CITY, Cal, Aug. Is (by Asso- ciated Press) On the record not day this year a record harvest of barley was accomplished in the big gram fields of the Marcuse section by De- Witt Brothers, it was reported here. With the theromemeter standing at no degrees in the shade, the traction harvesting outfit cut and threshed 5000 sacks of barley in ten hours. As far as can be ascertained this is Accord for Northern California grain fields,
The Cordova daily times., 1920-08-13
AHERN IS DISMISSED
 FROM OLYMPIC TEAM

ANTWERP, Aug. 13 (by Associated Press) Dan Ahearn of the Illinois Athletic Club, holder of the worlds record hop, skip and jump, has been dismissed from the Olympic team on charges of insubordination.
 Ahern defied the committees rule requiring athletes to be in quarters at 10 o'clock. He will be returned to America on the first transport
The Cordova daily times., 1920-08-13
BODY OF MAJ. C0RCAS
 ARRIVES IN NEW YORK

NEW YORK, Aug. 13 (by Associated Press).-Simplicity marked the return to the United States of the body of Major General Gorgas, who died in London last month. The casket was met at Hoboken by a guard of honor and will lie in state in the Pennsyl- vania station until departure for Wash ingtOn.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-08-13
RODGERS SHIPBUILDINC
 co. DISlNCORPORATES

SEATTLE, Aug. 13 (by Associated Press). - Disincorporation of the David Rodgers Shipbuilding x Dry dock Company with $2OOO,OOO capital stock was accomplished in the SUI perior court yesterday in accordance with the decision of stockholders at a meeting June 1.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-08-13
GREEK PREMIER IS ATTACKED
 AND WOUNDED

PARIS, Aug. 13 (by Associated Press) s).-Premier Venizelos of Greece was attacked and wounded yesterday as he stepped on a train bound for Neice. Two men who fired revolvers were arrested.
 Venezuelo's -assailants were rescued were severely manhandled.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-08-13
JEWS SETTING UP SOVlETS

WARSAW, Aug. 13 (by Associated Press).-The Polish mission is report ed to be on it's way back to Warsaw and the reports indicate the delegation is passing through towns and villages occupied by Bolsheviki forces. Local Jewish populations are said to be set ting up Soviet Communist govern ments.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-08-13
POLISH SUCCESSFUL IN YESTERDAYS BATTLE
COL. DODDS IN TOLLS
 ON SERIOUS CHARGE

CALEXICO, Aug. 13 (by Associated Press) ).-Customs officers today ar rested Colonel w. J. Dodds, a business man, in connection with the capture yesterday of Carlos Ortiz, a Mexican driving an automobile loaded with carbines and ammunition Ortiz gave information leading to Dobbs' arrest.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-08-13
TWO OFFICERS KILLED
 IN AIRPLANE ACCIDENT

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 (by Associ- ated Press) ).-Captain Thomas l.. Ed wards of Baker City, Oreg., and Lieu tenant James c. Bowen of Baltimore were killed in an airplane accident at nounced today.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-08-13
YOUTH IS
 NOT BERCDOLL

ONEONTA, N. Y, Aug. 13 (by As sociated Press).-The man arrested here yesterday is not Grover Cleve- land, the draft evader department of Justice officials declared today after visiting the prisoner.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-08-13
GOV. CANTU WILLING
 ABANDON REVOLUTION

MEXICO CITY, Aug. 13 s(by Asse- ciated Press}. - Governor Cantu of Lower California is willing to abandon his rebellion if permitted to retain the office juntil December 1, according to advices received here. It is not believed the proposition will be con- sidered.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-08-13
FRENCH PLEASED AT U. s. VIEW

PARIS, Aug. 13 (by Associated Press).-The French government has sent a note to the United States ex- pressing pleasure that French and American views on the Russ-Polish situation are in complete accord
The Cordova daily times., 1920-08-13
ROOSEVELT TO STUMP
 FOR REPUB. TICKET

CHICAGO, Aug. 13 (by Associated Press) Senator New announced to- day that Theodore Roosevelt will take the stump for Harding and Coolidge early in September and will cover practically the same route as Frank D. Roosevelt.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-08-13
RUMANIAN PRINCE
 VISITS SAN FRANCISCO

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 13 (by As sociated Press ).-Crown Prince Carol of Rumania arrived here yesterday on tour around the world. He was met by Samuel Hill of Seattle, who carried gium.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-08-13
GROUNDED STEAMER
 HAS BEEN ABANDONED

HALIFAX, Aug. 13 (by Associated Press) The American steamer Mon tara grounded near Louisburg and has been abandoned by the crew, who landed safely.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-08-13
SACRAMENTO FLAMES
 DESTROY 4 BUILDINGS

SACRAMENTO, Aug. 13 (by Asso- ciated Press) s).-Fire today destroyed a rooming house and three other build ing here with a loss of $300000.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-08-13
LORD MAYOR OF CORK
 PLACED UNDER ARREST

CORK, Aug. 13 (by Associated Press).-The lord mayor and ten as- sociates were arrested yesterday by soldiers while attending session of the Sim Fein court and taken to mil- itary barracks.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-08-13
WAR DEPARTMENT CONSIDERING

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 (by Asso- ciated Press 1.-The war department is still considering the request of Prince Lubomirsky, Polish minister for permission to purchase war ma terials in the United States.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-08-13
ATTEMPT IS MADE TO
 BLOW UP CAR TRACKS

DENVER, Aug. 13 (by Associated Press Explosive placed under the rails on the Stout street car line dam aged the track and crippled the car service No one was injured. The police attribute the explosion to strik- CTS or their sympathizers.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-08-13
REBELLION AGAINST REBELLION

LOS ANGELES Aug. 13 (by Associ- ated Press).-A rebellion against the rebellion of Governor Cantu has broken out at Ensenada, according to Eduardo Ruiz, representative here of the Mexican federal government.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-08-13
B0LS|HEVIKI
 BEING 0USTED MANY TOWNS

WARSAW, Aug. 13 (by Associated Press).-The official communique to- day reports Polish successes in the southern front, where the Russians have been pushing for Lemburg. The Bolsheviki have been busted from a number of towns northeast of Lem burg. Heavy fighting continues.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-08-13

SEATTLE, Aug. 13.-(Special to the Daily Times) ).-Prices at noon Aug ust 12: Halibut, 17Ac; chickens, 101ac: sable Ash, Sc: red and ling cod, Sc.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-08-13
MlWA PLUTUSk CAPTURED

WTWH PEO USK JNP URED LONDON, Aug. 13 (by Associated and the occupation of Siedlce are an- nounced by the Soviet communique to- day.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-08-13
FISH QUOTATIONS

KETCHIKAN, Aug. 13.-(Special to the Daily Times).-PEices August 12: Halibut-Firsts, sc; seconds, Sc.