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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-04-21

American forces. They were intrepid
soldiers. he stated, and IL needed no
American to drive them into action
one~thing the war has taught. he
said. and that is that the American
way Is not always the correct way I'M
der other conditions
Colonel Wise paid a glowing trih-
ute to the patriotism, virtue and in
tegrity of the French people He was
overseas sixteen months and visited
all sections of the fighting area. Tho
American soldier in billets, and at the
front, he stated. came in contact with
the lower classes of citizens who in no
way were representa- tive OF France
and it was an insult to the country to
Judge it~by what our soldiers saw OF
the people, who in most Instances were
the SUM of the country.
He regretted that tho war was not
fought to finish. since il would have
settled much of the unrest and dis
turbances which Europe Is now en-
quilted, He denounced the insidious
propaganda with which the country
has been flooded since the war as an
effort by the Hun to create antagon-
ism between America and England.
and he took n rap at congress for re
fusing to endorse the league of ma
tons. and yet seeks to meddle with the
internal policy OF England,
Before beginning his address Col
Wise paid glowing tribute to Ger
eral Adelbert Cronkhite, commander
of the Eighueth Division. and who was
present at the meeting as a guest Of
the War History Commission
1T is impossible To estimate the debt
the people of Virginia owe General
Cronkhfte." he said "for saving the
lives Of the men under his command
The Elghtieth Division. which was
composed OF Nirginians, West Nir-
giniaps and PENNSYLVANIA troops was
three times sent 10 the front within
ten weeks, n record made by ne ether
division overseas, This was evide nee
OF the excellent fitness of the troops
under General CronR hite. ana The
splendid care that he took OF the con-
dftion of his men"
The meeting was presided over by
Arthur Kyle Davis, chairman Of the
War History Commission
He introduced General Cronkhite,
who made a brief address, but declared
he was no taiker, and gave way to
Colonel Wise.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-04-21
Colonel Jennings c. Wise Criticizes the
American Soldier and His Part in the War

Pleading for a true recital of the
facts concerning the great war,
without concealment, personal pre-
JUDGE or evasion in those things
that individual pride or feeling might
prefer 10 he left unsaid Colonel
jennings C Wise told the members
OF the war history commission and its
guests assem- bled in the chamber of
the house of delegates. last night.
that the principal error that was
likely TO beset the American hts
torian was the claim that the United
States won the war
He told of his visits to England
and France prior to the advent of this
country into the struggle. and OF the
sacrifices and heroic efforts put
forth by those countries to hold back
the Hun while America was ar
irving at decision to enter the war
After three years of desperate and
continuous fighting the conflict stood
as in balance, he declared. and
scales. The brunt of the conflict.
however, fell on England and
france, as was shown by the
record OF casualties. England hav-
ing lost one out every eight men en-
listed. the British empire, one out
of twelve; France one out OF nine.
and the United States one out of
five hundred
1T Is mistake to say that the
United States went TO the aid OF the
allies, Colonel Wise, asserted
rather this country Joined the al
lies in common cause in which
they had protected us for three years
while We were making up our minds
TO engage for our own salvation
Another popupai error, he said.
was the claim that the America n
soldier was the most efficient of any
in the world, When we went into the
war, he stated, we cherished the be-
lief that our men were the bravest
and most courageous OF any nation.
with the result that we relied on In
dividual courage to take the place of
collective discipline. great part
of the casualties to the American
forces was brought about by this
error.
He commended the Italians. Greeks
and .Siavs who formed part OF IL
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-04-21
SEVERE FIGHTING IN
PROGRESS IN SIBERIA
(By Universal Service Special Cable
Dispatch.l

Viadivostok, April 1a,--(via Paris
April 90. )---''Japan's plan to grab
Siberia and Manchuria is in full
process of execution" said close OBJ
server of the situation today and
his words are characteristic of what
is generally felt here,
Severe fghting is taking place be
tween Japanese and Russian troops
along far-hung battle line extend
Ing to the outskirts of this big world
port
Administration the towns along
the coast has passed into Japanese
hands.
CHASTITY conditions prevail, hun
dreds of young and old men. women
and children are fleeing from the
japanese. They cannot find shelter
and are forced to pass night after
night freezing in the open, dying by
scores from starvation and exposure
The Japanese are everywhere
searching for Koreans. with ferocity
that rivals the Turkish actions in
Armenia. AS soon as they are dis
covered Koreans are immediately
put TO death.
Among Japanese atrocities report
ed is the alleged wanton slaughter of
several Russian women while Czechs
who were arrested. were cruelty
whipped by Japanese troops because
they had slightly torn by accident
q Japanese proclamation posted in
Vladivostok.
The new divisions of Japanese
troops have arrived here.
The Russian population, terrified
IS keeping indoors
The real cause Of the clash between
the Japanese and Russians had
leaked out in form of the discovery
of secret agreement between Japan
and General Somenoff, the Russian
monarchist le1dcr. transferring all
russian rights in Manchuria 10
Japan.
In return Japan promised TO give
Semenon power over Eastern ST
neria with support of Japanese forces.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-04-21
DISTINGUISHED GUESTS
AT NOTABLE WEDDING

Washington. April ee.--With Mrs
Woodrow Wilson heading the list Of
distinguished guests present Miss
Naney Lane daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Franklin n. Lane was married
this afternoon Ia PHILLIP C kauff-
mann, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Phillip
kaurfmann The ceremony was
performed in st, Johns church by
the rector, the Rev. Roland Cotton
Smith. d. -,
Mr.. Kaufman and his bride will
go West for their honeymoon and
win spend several weeks motoring in
c a / I orn a. They expect to
return to Washington where they viii
make their home, until autumn.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-04-21
Enormous Increase in
Running Expenses
Traction Company

The monthly earnings statement
just issued by th~ Virginia Railwa.
and Power company for the month Of
March shows that the gross earnings
OF the contrary for the month were
$H49292. 7a. ur .aa increase Of 1919 per
CENT over WA ron 'f last Year me
expenses h9'eNr t increased lb"'n "tr
cent over }hat 'i asst MaFea amount
ing 10 -" ''@''.l" fer the month
ne earnings i'' the nine months
ended Mafca "| SEo" surplus 81
*l--'i .H9i. Ntt" '.s"ett 20 mis- IiFn'
the COMPANY 's.I"d sac following
statement
peductTHE fTon7 rNTS sTU7dTTc SIX F7T
cent OF thf gross earnings fo" depre-'
riation ~h3eh IS set aside each year
~ order OF TIE hoard of directors, and
Wnlch would amount To Sa4ee6l lea YES
a net surplaS ot SA5I.She-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-04-21
BY MATTHEW F. TIGHE.

lNtHH correspondent UNIVERSAL Scrvicc)
Washington. April 30,A distinctly foreign policy
than torehadoWed here today the meeting of
President Wilson with his cabinet
This policy WILL II i expected, be communicated the
4enl rather la the preieF the Reno conferences
when the United States replies communication outlining
the settlements made by the remier Such communication il
expected to reach the United States within very short time
he settlements of the conference practically taken for
granted here adverse the POSITION President Wilson
with respect both to Turkey aud the Adriatic
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-04-21
MAN OF MANY COUNTRIES
SELECTS UNITED STATES

Tulsa, Okla, April 2o--This
puzzle in nationality has the Ma
rines guessing.
Louis C Minette, accepted for en-
iistment in the L. s. Marine Corps
here today, said that his mother
was an American who married a
frenchman in Italy. He was born
on ship flying the Spanish colors
while lying in the English channel
At the age Of five his parents died
In Sweden, and he was adopted by
e. German who brought him to the
United States. His adopted father
Is not natural citizen.
Would you class him as The
Man Without Country the re-
cruiting sergeant was asked
Man without a country nothing"
said the sergeant, I'D class him as
a League of Nations"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-04-21
Is WINNER:
BRYAN is DEFEATED

Omaha, Neb, Apiil eo--ugited
States Senator Hiram Johnson has
defeated both General Wood and
General Pershing for the Nehra ska
presidential endorsement. according
to early returns from today's primary
election. William j. Bryan has been
defeated as candidate for delegate
To the Democratic national conven-
ton. Senator Hitchcock has receiv-
ed the Democratic presidential en-
dorsement. defeating Robert Ross, a
local politician.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-04-21
IS WAR Between
AMERICA AND JAPS
A POSSIBILITY?
Reported Invasion of ST.
IBERIA Is Taken AS Sig
nihcant Move.
RESEMBLA NCE TO
THE PRUSSIANS
There Would Be N o
Doubt AS To Result of
Such a Conflict Says
Marshal Petain.
ny MARSHAL pETAIN

4.a1 y
49, .s,,,. go, W. - go. ~ ,
my onaii NE ass pV 80, !, !
~ SCI So lSe, |"PSt's 49,
s |"iN'is SAL SerF'ce''
Faris April 2o.--War between Amer
ica ana Japan within few years Is
possible
The Japanese are at present invad-
ing Siberia. II will take them a few
800 ~ a's So eastern RUSSIA thoaEh
~, t"oi9Pu1ao> great e"tefs,
"ap"htse Dear t'oSe
- t nee 70 'he RUSSIANS po'lt'ca'ly
"'io "fttia''lF'
when they start a war with the
Knitted states they will not dare at
Tack america direct by 8heIIfne her
asst towns Instead they viii try 10
.' &c h. American possessions in the
'he.
In paae Of war between Lanai
80 Am.rtea an, convinced Ap,ar3a.
,.,.lid WIN
a.. e.s,,,e.,tt-s.r,,., -.,....u.
,..,,,f,. ~, as. 49, 80 -
,n,,yi,.,, t,s,n,,s md ',r-.r,a,,
re a,tdartfy ana yrtt ~ mo dn,,s,f..
.,,y rs indtSnutablc
Unfortunately 4 was evident in fbe
1rst struggle that America did not
o.. sseHs skilful general STAFF TIE
military curriculum Of West Point is
th"E"u&hlN out "f date. II deals oEh
with questions Ct drl8 and military
'"dl'n'. fhuS, "ihcerS Of the regular
tIo'E' tQe0eh e"h'iheed mat Trey
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-04-21
DISCOVER PERFUME AS
PRECIOUS AS RADIUM

Paris. April 20.--Paris society is
gossipfng about a sensational discov-
cry OF perfume almost as precious as
radiun. The princess of Rospioglioss
who had inside information of the
discovery, purchased 500 drops at
s2,50o OF. IS 4 drop. The perfume
is declared to he the finest and most
exquisite IN existence. One entire
ton OF seaweeds yielded only ave
drops of thu precious substance,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-04-21
AUGUSTA. GA. GAINS
TWENTY EIGHT PERCENT

Washington. April 2o,--The census
bureau tonight made the following
population announcements:
Augusta. Ga. 1920, 52.54s. 1910,
IL $40. percentage increase. 2s
Dalton. Ga, 1920. 5222 1910. s.
S24 percentage increase. Y, 10.
N-Decrcase
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-04-21
Contract Is Awarded
for New Gas Holder

T. ". Trafford, director Of pun
lie utilities has awarded contract
for the erection OF one gas hold
err 10 the Stacey Manufacturing
company for s2I5,53o with a
bonus and penalty clause of 5000
day. The holder 10 he COM
pleted by Decemhe !, 1890
There were six or seven bid
GerS
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-04-21
PEACE WITH AUSTRIA
As WELL, As GERMANY

Washington, April 20.---Peace with
Austria as we'll as Germany will be
declared in the resolution which the
senate foreign relations committee
will report to- the senate. The reso-
luton will be a substitute for the
Porter resolution passed by the
house, which declared peace with
Germany only. q
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-04-21
TORNADO SPREADS
DESTRUCTION IN
SOUTHERN STATES
More Than $50 Deaths
Already Reported With
Enormous Prope rty
Losses Mississippi Hit
Hard.

Meridian, Miss, April 2H.-The
death roll from todays tornado
continued to Swell tonight The
total dead viii exceed $50 >cording
to reports from Arkansas. Nissis-
sippj. Tennessee and Alabama IT
was believed more than a thousand
persons had been injured The
property damage was estimated at
more than 100000 in Mississippi
alone.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-04-21
New Foreign Policy Is Foreshadowed
in Washington Following Meeting Of
President and His Cabinet
Supreme Council Puts Final Sanction on Promo
sal to Allow Turks to Retain Constantinople
as Their Capital

& ingerS@ Service Sd Cocsnondent
idea Of taking t mandate the
nform
un herc 80 -
the N
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-04-21
SUPREME COUNCIL ssgs

Exclusive 20 Universal Services 4A4U
London Daily Expressly ssS
sEn Reno. April 20,--The sunf6
council at today nesting hsre ~ 114
frai sanction Upon the FrAnco
proi,s sal to alloy the Turks ~
CT ~ tsntinupis ~ thsiT GAplt4 3 G n
Much Of The day 49, Anc m
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-04-21

Continued on rage Two)
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-04-21

Washington, April 90.
observation-disclosures and
somewhat warmer We'd
nesday. Thurs lay
cloudy.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-26
HE NOW ENJOYS
REFRESHING SLEEP
Had weak Kidneys, disOrderCd stnn,-
ach. was bilious and slept
poorly. DrCCO brought
complete relief.

Dreco IL accomplishing wonders
IN lighting all ailments OF the stOm-
aCh. liver and kidneys Day hy day
more people come forward with
statements OF the great benefit they
have derived from Dreco.
I'm sure no one ever suffered
more with his kidneys than have.
Al the time I started 10 take Dreco.
II NV urine stood a while there
would be a deep sediment In Il, n
very offensive odor. hot and fever
ish, and I'd have 70 be up and down
all night long, Ccttlug very iittic
sleep said Bfr. T. N. Mcdaniel.
employed at the studebaker Plant
No and living at 252 North Main
ST. South Bend. Ind.
MY stomach was fr bad shane
and everything I ale set up an irri-
tation. forming Eas and hloating ne
mp: I got 50 / didn't care whether
7 ate or not Ny joints were so stif
] had difficulty N sSooplng. Three
bottles OF Dreco dxed all that. I get
a good nights ress. eat three hearty
meals every day and my stomach
feels fine can stoop and bend IA
any direction and am more supple
and active than I've been In the
past ten years and I don't hesitate
% say that ! think DrecO can't be
beat
Ny wife says amen 20 al THIS for
sf1e has been as much benanted -
have and s1ys she feels % yeas
younger
The well known DrrSco expert has
headquarters Al Central Drug Sore.
and American DEuS store. % meet
the Local pubiLc and explain the mEr-
RI OF th3s great remedy. Sce him
todzy- pEeco ~ aLsso a1fd IA Aish-
a1zka ~ the Red CxOss Pharmacy.
A<fx
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-26

Hilary facilities In the near future.
tho general pointed out. He said
that dTy-dock and shops were m
ADEQUATE 10 meet the present require
ments OF commercial steamers and
that 81 the dcN elopment permitted
TO lag behind the increasing trafhc.
the canal would not be In position
% handle all OF the business offered.
Dredging costs totalled S1.611,-
259 this year. or half million dol
lars moro than last year because OF
the slides N Ballard cut. The first
indication Of the disturbance came
during a heavy rainfall in october
last year The movement continued
without serious results until Febru-
airy. 1920, when a large general
slide carried huge masses Of rock
and earth into the canal, ODstruCting
the channel. except for small draft
ships.
Open Most OF Time.
Dredgcs kept the canal open 10
all traffic with the exception Of &C
casional delays in February. March
and April and By June the channel
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-26

had been restored. Between Febru-
airy and september /, $50. 500 cubic
Yards of material were removed
The motion OF the slide has been
much retarded and a new period Of
stability is approaching. the report
said. On account OF the large
amount OF material moved X i not
probable that sudden movements Of
large masses viii again occur. ac-
cOrding 20 the report. or that move
ments will be more rapid than the
rate Of removal by the dredges.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-26
BETTER DAY FOR MEXICO
LOOMS ABOVE HORIZON
BY MAX TRUFAX.

The backwardness of Mexico is
strikingly illustrated by demonstra-
tions favorable to the Russian So
Wet delusion given by workmen
supporting the proposition for a
general strike. If the truth abouZ
the failure Of sovietism in Russia
and its rejection by the "proletar-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-26

lat" OF practically every other Eu-
ropean country has not penetrated
20 Mexico. this is TO be accounted
for by the dense ignorance prevail
ing south Of the Rio Grande. due
10 lack OF means OF cOmmunica-
ton.
The prompt action OF Huerta in
sending troops to Vera Cruz is
COmmendable. But something
more than force is necessary 10
bring industrial and political peace
in Mexico. The people must be in
formed of what actually is going on
in the world. and they must be ac-
corded fair treatment. Justly treat
ed they will be content with seek
ing by orderly processes to obtain
general betterments of conditions TO
which :hey, are entitled. Indica-
tions are that "A better day is dawn
ing for the Mexicans. It's coming
will be welcomed the world around.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-26

Mr. D. ". Griffith producer OF WAY DOWN EAST
has completed arrangements present here this production
of the greatest motion picture the history Of the world
In his treatment of Way Down East. MR. GRIFFITH
HAS EVOLVED NEW ART 1t is a combination Of
painting play and tensey interviewer INTO fabric abso
lutely in the annals of theatrical history
This form combining with It's other attri-
butes the of the in New York City and
present playing weekly to THE LARGEST NUMBER OF
PEOPLE EVER ATTRACTED TO A THEATRE The prices
range from so SIS.
The Opening performance IN New York was sold out at
$40 and the N Y. Herald the morning said:
"TT WAS WELL WORTH TEN DOLLARS A SEAT"
Immediately following this success arranged
for Boston Philadelphia San Francisco Los Angeles and other
quickly suitable theatres and extended could
be secured The plain record from all these that NO
THEATRICAL ATTRACTION EVER DREW SUCH
PRAISE attracted such crowds daily packing the
theatres where Way Down East is running
These details best illustrate you the standing of this
that it is 1.-THE GREATEST SPECTACLE EVER SEEN ON
LAND OR SEA"
We shall to describe its manifold beauties It's
dramatic power overwhelming appeal but prefer rather
the record before has been written to date
and leave the rest to your imagination.
Blythe Sherwood in the Theatre World MR. GFIF-
FIFTH HAS CREATED A NEW ART" This wipes out all
standards Of comparison and makes essential that you
Way Down East properly estimate the wonders that the
producer has achieved.
The special arrangements for the local engagement carry
Mr. Gr1ths that Way Down East will be pre-
sened here with the for detail and elaborate ebe
shnent that has marked its tumphs other cities Another
important item is that THE REGULAR HOUSE SCALE OF
PRICES WILL BE CHARGED FOR THE LOCAL RUN For
full particulars regarding prices and reservations in adj
vance, watch your daily newspapers.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-26

The price of -four is dropping
but II is the yeast that keeps tbs
bread raised.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-26

"whsn Heller Says It's Oak. It's Oak" -
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-06-12
CITY NEWS

Come Sunday if you can't come
tonight-Conroy's addition.
Dance at Chaser beach Sunday
night Rights Of admission reserved,
There will be statesmen at Con-
roy's addition tomorrow until dirk.
Pick your lot Sunday.
Water wings and bathing caps at
Wilkinson's drug store, 422 Main
street
The Girl Scouts will meet at the
Y. W. c. A. Monday morning at Z
o'clock for rehearsal for the Sun
goddess"
Baseball Sunday, June 10. Fort
Madison Shop team VS.. Standard
Four On Standard Four grounds.
Game called 3 p m.
A car belonging to Albert VOTE
meyer of Fort Madison, which was
parked near the corner of Eighth and
Main streets last night, was taken
away from that location at 10 o'clock
and found two hours later by the po-
lice in the alley on Eleventh street
between Blondeau and Concert
streets.
The big lot sale at Conroy's ad-
dition Is now going on. Come out
tomorrow sure!
Baseball Sunday, June Is. Fort
Madison Shop team VS.. Standard
Four. On Standard Four grounds
Game called p. m.
Judge Lawrence DeGraff. of the
district bench of Polk county, was
in Keokuk today investigating his
standing here as candidate for the
supreme court on the republican tick
ct. The candidates will be named at
distinct state convention. the dele
gates to which will be lawyers by a
large majority, on the theory that the
lawyers know best who Is best adapt
ed for. sitting. ON the Iowa supreme
court 49, ~ "a & u . i II
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-06-12
CITY NEWS

Girls wanted at Purity Oats Co.
st. Mary's excursion Wednesday.
Pretty bathing caps at Wilkinson's
drug store, 422 Main street.
Methodist Protestant church boat
excursion to Quincy, Wednesday,
June %.
Important rehearsal Business Wo-
mems Glee club Sunday afternoon,
2:30 at the. Elks' building
e. A. French, administrator of
the estate of the late Clarence r.
Read, has been discharged in the
district court.
Marriage licenses have been is
sued to Minor Huls and Bernice Fish
er of Warsaw, and to Lloyd G. Boss
Ter and Julia Ann Boyer of Nauvoo.
Baseball Sunday, June 1S. Fort
Madison Shop team VS.. Standard
Four On Standard Four grounds.
Game called p. m. r.s ~
Paris Green and Arsenate Lead
for potato bugs at Wilkinson's drug
store, 1872 Main street.
I o. o. F. Keokuk lodge No. -,
meets regularly every Monday night.
Work in the second degree. R O..
Mackie. and n. G.. Henry Schaefer,
recording secretary.
The little daughter of William
Jones of Louis county, Missouri, was
brought to Keokuk yesterday to have
her broken arm attended to by a ply
stefan here The child was accom-
panying her father to their home from
st. Patrick, Mo-, where Mr.. Jones had
been attending the funeral of his
mother.
Two men were arrested in Keokuk
last night, each of them for exhibiting
only one license plate on their respec-
tive automobiles. Both men payed
their fines Of 1896 each. The Offend
ers were Indore, Ed, of~Nauvoo, and
Alonzo Lyon of Fort Madison. t
Kodak films developed. every day
at Wilkinson's drug store, 422 Main
street. * .~
A deed has been filed in the re-,
corder's office at the court house by
the Schell-Demple Furniture company
to F. o. Adamson, J. G. Schell, and
George A., Demple. each to have an
undivided one-third interest in the
property located at 613 and 615 Main
street, valued at $4,000.
Take advantage Of the wonderful
easy payment plan and become prop
erty owner in Conroy's addition.
For Sale or Trade-50 acres, one
half mile from ST Frances river, in
Madison county, Missouri. Some
fine timber, 20 acres partly cleared;
good hunting and fishing and clear of
debt Write to Box 1877, Alexandria,
Missouri Sickness is the cause of
selling and fine lead ore on place, the
Bonnetare Mining company survey
uns through land.