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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-04-27
4 STATES PAY TRIBUTE TO
CONFEDERATE VETERANS
Alabama. Florida, Georgia and
Mississippi Observe April 20 ms
Memorial Day.
PARADE STREETS
American Legion Posts and Spanish
War Soldiers Turn Out to Honor
Fighters of War Between the
States.
Try Associated Press.l

ATLANTA. GA. April 26.-The
stars and bars of the Confederacy
waved again today over the fas,
thinning ranks Of Lees veterans as
they marched in annual review, and
over thousands of hallowed graves in
Alabama. Florida Georgia ana Mis-
sissippi. where April &c is observed
as Memorial Day.
American Legion posts and Span
iSh war veterans turned out 10 do
honor to the soldiers OF the Confed-
cracy. and were joined by thousands
of cadets and school children. United
Sons OF Confederate Veterans.
Daughters OF the confcderacy. and
various memorial organizations. The
exercises, generally. consisted of a
parade through downtown streets
and decorations OF graves after pa-
tr!otic addresses at the cemeteries.
Rain marrcd the program in Mis-
sisSippi, but i'm few instances pre-
vented some form OF memorial cxer-
ciscs.
The day was a legal holiday in the
four States. observing today ns Me-
mortal Day. Other Southern States
pay tribute 10 their veterans later in
;hc spring.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-04-27
DAuGHERTY GIVES OPINION
ON Stacker PUBLICATION
Erroneous Inclusion of Names in
Lists Not Libclous, Declares
Acknowledgement.
WILL BE PUBLISHED SOON
Does Not Relieve Newspapers Can
BE Held Liable, Since Roster
Will BE Official From War De-
partmcnt.
lRv AssociatA Press.l

wASuINGToN. April 26.--Neither
the government or any individual Of
ficcr of the government could be IL
able at law for the erroneous in
clusion OF names in the Stacker draft
lists prepared by the War Depart
ment for publication. Attorney Gen
eral Daughcrty holds in an opinion
sent today to Secretary Weeks.
Mr.. DauGherty said the opinion did
not pass on the question of the LA
bility OF newspapers for publishing
such names, but that nc did not he
lievc they could he held liable since
the list would be official ones pre-
viously published by the government.
The draft Stacker lists have been
prepared for some weeks. but their
publication has been held up pending
receipt of Mr.. Daugherty's opinion by
Secretary Weeks. The War Dcpar,-
mcnt head planned TO study the opin-
ION tonight and his decision as TO the
publication of the lists was expected
to be announced soon.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-04-27
Try Associated Press.l

NEW YORK. April 2G.--Praise OF
American newspapers by President
Harding and an address by John W..
Davis. former ambassador to Great
Britain, featured The annual lunch
con OF the Associated Press. held
Today. In connection with the annual
business meeting. In Il letter read
at the luncheon, President Harding.
iauded the course of the press dur
ing the war and expressed the hone
that hts administration. would con-
tinuc to deserve the support ac
corded II thus far by the newspapers.
Mr.. Davis. making his first appear
ancc before The members as gen
crai counsel for the Associated Press.
had kind words for impartial. truth
tu, news gathering as he had found
1t eXcmpliticd by the Associa led
Press and. referring TO the import
ancc Of foreign news, digresscd to
give personal opinions on several
matters affecting foreign relations OF
the United States. He urged that a
treaty should bo ratified by ma
jority vote OF tho Senate, instead
of two-thirdS, and that there be ndc-
duato compensation for the diplo.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-04-27
CUPD,S DARTS TRAP
THREE OF NEW YO2K,S
TRAFFIC POLICEMEN
Triple Wedding Will Be Held
in June for Three
BluecoatS.
IBy United News.l

NEW YORK. April 2G.-Tho second
busiest corner in New York below
Fourteenth Street is at Broadway
and Chambers. And right here three
OF New iork's finest traffic police
men have found the most incorrisible
traffic violator in the world
d. Cupid, tcmpcstuous young
man, failing to obey the stop-go sig
nails. has run down all three in sue
ccssion. They are TO be married in
June.
Sunny Jim Taylor was hit over
the heart in candy shop near his
post by Miss Laura Burns. Roar
ing Paddy McArcvey was smitten
by Miss Sally Ilyland. whom he saved
from the wheels of q motor truck
Anchor Man Wishart. scp:fating two
automobiles that had collidcd on the
corner was observed by Mrs. Emil
line Cambridge. She admired his
strength and told him SO.
The police band will oniciate at
the three weddings.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-04-27
SEEK GOVERNMENT AID
IN HOUSING SITUATION
fBy United Ncws.1

WASHINGTON, April 26.-An at
tempt to enlist the aid Of the Fed
cral government in relieving the
housing emergency is hcing made in
Congress.
Bills introduced in the Senate and
House hy Senator Calder. of New
York. aud Representatives Tinkham.
Of massachusetts. would set un q
government clearing house for in
formation pertaining TO building.
This information would be furnished
TO Interested persons. and would
have as its object stimulating the
erection of homes.
Both measures were referred 10
committee. where it viii be decided
whether hearings arc TO he held
Tinkham said he hopes for favorable
consideration Of the project by Con-
gross at an carly date.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-04-27
GERMANS NOw KNOW
NEW INDEMNITY OFFERS

BERLIN, April 26--The German
people now know the new proposals
which the German government sub
mits to the allied powers through the
medium OF the United States. The
terms of the proposals We're made
public today, as we'll as the accom-
panyinE assurances forwarded TO
President Harding.
Germany. declaring that the peace
and welfare of the world are depend
ent upon n speedy and iast solution
of the rcparations question, assure
the President that 1t will do every
thing in it's power To enable the Amer
lean government TO direct the attcr-
ton of the allied government TO the
matter. As previously outlined. Ger
many proposes to pay the allies nm
indemnity extending over number
OF years which will amount TO 200.-
900. .000. 900 gold marks. equivalent to
about $4,000. 600. 900: she will coop
crate to her utmost in the rcconStruc-
tion Of devastated regions: she will
place Immediately at the disposal OF
the separations commission l,ooo,0oo.-
600 gold marks; she is willing to as
sumo the allied obligations TO the
United States, and she will issue an
International loan. the proceeds of
which will go to the allies.
The text Of the note forwarded by
Germany TO the United states for
CONTINUED on Page =. Col. 81
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-04-27
ASSOCIATED PRESS REVIEWS
WORK OF 4 NOTABLE YEAR.
HARDLNGFHAHSU S EDITORS
John Davis in First Appearance as Counsel Of Great
News-Gathenng Organization, Pays Tribute to the
Importantly and Iruthfulness of the REPORTS

matte and consular service.
The following directors wero
elected for term of three years:
W. II. Cowlcs. Spokane. Wash.
Spokesman Review; Victor r. Law
son, Chicago Daily News: Frank p.
MacLennan. Topeka. Kans.. State
Journal; ID. D. Moore. New Orleans.
La. Times-Picayune; D. L. Town,
Louisville. KY. Herald. To fil the
unexpired term OF A. c. Weiss. OF
the Duluth tMinn.). Herald. resigned,
H. V. Jones. OF the MINNEAPOLIS
tMinn) Journal. was elected.
Boards and committees were
elected as follows:
tdvisory Hoard.
Eastern divlsIon--A. p. Moore. pitt.-
bursh Leader. chairman; Edward II.
Butler, Buffalo, n, Y. News. secretary:
Richard Hooker. Springfield. Macs.
Republican,; f. L. Hnine. Wilmington,
Del. Morning News; w. II. Dow,
Portland. Maine. Express and Adver-
tiser
Central division--M. II. Murdoch.
Wichita. Kane, Eaglc. chairman; Mrs:
Continued on Page 10. i.ol. -
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-04-27
CALL WILL
LEAD ROTARY CLUB
DURING NEXT YEAR
A. 0. Swnk Will Weld Gavel While President Is Away
Howard Bryant, Secretary; John c. White, Treas
urer; II. S. Corey Sergeant-at-Arms, Reflected

Norman Call was elected president
OF the Richmond Rotary Club last
night to succeed Dr. Frank Il. Nc
Fadcn. who has held tho position for
the last year. at the annual meeting
held at the Hotel Richmond.
Angus 0. swink was elected as vice.
presidcn. OF the club; Howard Bryant
was reelected secretary. John e.
White. treasurer. and Dr. Harry S.
Corey as ecrgcant-at-arms will con-
tinue
board OF Directors.
These officers. together with eight
other men, form the board OF d!rec-
tors. the other members. as elected
last night. being: Dr Greer Bowman,
Milton l.. Bloomberg. ~. ]. c. ranaugh
John u. Clothicr, Wiliiat.f II. Jogg
dort, and Harper Shelton.
Ro,arians were unusually happy at
,hci- meeting last night, despite the
fact that there was much business
10 be- transacted during the time the
organization was in session.
one of the final things TO be done
by the club before Adjournment was
to take UP the question of daylight
saving. and motion that tho club
interest itself in the matter was re.
terrcd to the board of directors 70,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-04-27
2 BANDITS LOOT BANK AT
AUBURN, KY., OF $135,OO0
IRv Associated pr.ss.l

NASHVILLE, TENN. April 26.-The
Davidson Company's Bank, at .tu-
burn, Ky, was robbed at noon today
OF Sle5.00o worth of Liberty bonds
and sll. 900 in cash. By two unidenti-
fled bandits. according to dispatches
received here tonight from Bowling
Green. Ky.
Tho robbers forced w. Il. Iierndon.
bookk cepcr. who was alone in the
bank to open the vault. and after Sc
curing the loot. are said to have cs-
capped III an automobile. which they
took from a citizen Of Russcllvillc,
Ky, earlier in the morning. The loss
Is said 10 ne fully covered by burglar
insurance.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-04-27
MAYOR DECLARES
NEEDOF EVENT IS
EVIDENT TO STATE
Banker Placed in Nomination
by Hugh P. Powell, Tempo
rary Chairman.
PROLONGED APPLAUSE
FOLLOWS HIS ELECTION
Letter From Mrs. Wcstmore-
land Davis Expresses Regret
at Inability to Attend!
GIVES SUPPORT TO Project
speaker Says United States at
Large beginning To Take Notice
[ OF Coming Fctc.
PR0L L0NGED APPLAUSE
FOLLOWS HIS ELECTION
GIVES SUPPORT no PROJECT
Speaker Says United States ut
Large beginning tn Take Notice
OF Coming Fctc.

Oliver j Sands. president Of the
American National Bank. WAS elected
president of the Virginia Historical
FaScari Association, at a meeting ot
,hc association held last night in the
auditorium OF Binford School. MIR.
Sands has taken Il prominent part
In civic affairs Of the city for many
years and his election met with the
approval OF all present. When Hugh
J.. Powell nominated him he was in
tcrruptcd by continued applause
Tho meeting OF the pageant asso-
citation was we'll attended last night.
registering a marked Increase over
tho previous meeting and shown ni;
that Richmond is beginning TO take
an interest in the preparations for
the pageant. Enthusiasm ran high
ana several times speakers were in
tcrruptcl by spontaneous applause.
AInsIic Opens Meeting.
George Ainslle. Mayor OF Rich
:nond. orened the meeting with a
short address. giving his Endorsement
and support To the project sir Aims
lie said that the pageant WAS an
affair that needed no Endorsement. as
q is self-cv!dcn, that the project is
lpE tIi. Eppt vi 1IAi'f anu 'A IN''9N-
Inond He stated that Richmond has
the historical background for the pa :
rcaut such as no other city in tho
world possessed. Mayor Ainslic said
tha; he wants To see i. put on
on scale that viii attract tho at
tention of the cnt!r. world as Rich
moud held attention in former years
"" encouraged the workers TO 20
ahead and make IL the largest and
hes, pageant ever held.
letter from Mrs. Wcstmorclamd
Davis was read expressing her re
rrct al hcing unable 10 attend tho
meeting and giving her support 20
the project.
Looks for Success.
That tho pageant viii he huge
success Is assured. according 10 Hugi.
Powell, acting chairman at tho meet
ing. The people are gradually he
ginning to take an interest in the
plans OF the organization. and as the
project is furthercd, more and more
people will join. He read clipping
from newspaper published in
(Continucd on Page ., Col. -
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-04-27
STATE BARRISTERS
SEE NORFOLK PORT
Members of Bar Association At
tending Convention Make
Tour Of Harbor.
HOLD BUSINESS SESSION
Thirty-Eight New Names Are
Admitted to Roster-Elect
Officers Today.
Especial 10 The TImes-D!spn,ch 7

Especial 10 The Times Dispatch
NORFOLK. VA, April 26.-Mcmbcrs
OF bench ana ban from all parts OF
tie state here attending the thirty
second annual meeting OF the Nir-
ginia State Bar Association are see
Ing Norfolk harbor and Hampton
Roads this afternoon. They arc
guests OF tho Bar Association OF Nor
felix and Portsmouth and of Admiral
Guy H. Burragc. commandment OF the
navy yard. on the lighthouse tender
Orchid
Th. delegates and local bar asso-
citation members LETT the convention
hall in the Mon;icello after a busy
morning session. during which thirty
eight new members were admitted.
three special committees named. the
presidents address and reports OF
officers and standing committees we're
heard
Inspect Yard md Port.
The Orchid left Merchants and
Miners Wharf for the navy-yard at
ESQ. After inspection cf the yard
the river and harbor trip was TO be
taken. The Orchid was scheduled TO
return to the Merchants and Miners
Whar: at Gao. leaving her passcn-
gers to return TO their hotels for
supper. Tonight the local associa-
tion members and their wives will
entertain the visitors AT reception
at the Virginia Club on Fairfax
Avenue from to II o'clock
The convention MAS called to order
by Norvcll l.. Henley. chairman of the
executive committee, who presented
Ia turn 1T. Rev. u. - Tucker. Eishop
Of the Southern Virginia Episcopal
Diocese. who led in prayer. and
Armistcad {. Gordon, of Stauntoa.
president Of the State association.
who made. his annual address. a
splendid paper Of historic interest,
dealing with lawyers of Colonial davs
IL Virginia
Name Committees.
Getting down TO business, appoint
ment OF these committees was an
iiounccd:
n!ut!ons-Dandolph Harrison.
Lynchburs; q. y. Wingncld, Roanoke,
and ;. c. Graham. of Tazewcll
ob!tuarics--Robert NJ Hughes, Sr..
Norfolk y. II. Long, Lynchburg. and
;. -. Whitehead. OF Nelson County,
Publications-A. H. sands, Alvin
iiutz!cr and II. w. Darlington, all
o. Richmond.
Reports OF the nine standing com
mit;ccs We're heard, discussed and an
proved. except in the case of that OF
Tho legislative and law reform com
mittccs on the subjects of the ''prac-
tice OF las by corporations" and
.....v ta.. ,r.,,
the practice OF law in the state
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-04-27

consideration. TO be reported on at
Il later meeting.
Following the dinner. Eotariau AL
vim smith was called upon to report
the trip which some OF the members
OF tn" organization took to Char
!ottcsvi!lc Monday. wherc thew IN
stalled ncw club. and outdid aim
self in his speech. lie called attcn-
ton TO the fact that while on the
trip member of the club who had
heretofore been hiding his light un-
der bushcl," was revealed in tho
person OF Rotarian Jimmy Hogan. and
the club would not be content until
the latter came forward and had HE
little say.
Restiro Introduced.
Rotarian Ken Finley then intro
li.uced Restivo. accordion!st. whom hc
had brought TO the meeting as a guest
and the raftcrs rang with the ap.
piausc OF the members following thrc,
numbers played by the artist.
President McFaden introduced HI.
licr, press agent for the Rubin &
Cherry shows. who also conducts ar
attraction Of his own. and the latte,
mystificd the members with some o.
his tricks OF mental TRANSMISSION o,
ideas.
President McFaden. I'm his rctirinG
address. called the attention of the
Cub to the large number OF activi.
ties which 1t has engaged in during
tContinued on Page 4, Col. S.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-04-27
DANVILlE'S FAMOUS WATER
WAGON TO BE DISCARDED

pANFILLE. VA. April 26.LDan-
Niile's famous water wagon" is to
go. For many years. far back in the
recollection of many Of the Older
citizens water from Il nearby spring
has been retailcd from house to
house from a large tank on a wagon
drawn by two horses.
The state authorities have notified
the owner that this method is con-
trary To the laws OF health and the
water wagon is to be discarded. the
product delivered in stcriliZcd bot
lies.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-04-27
TWO SEIZED IN BATTLE
OVER STREET BARRlCADE
IRy Associated Press. ]

MIAMI. FLA, April 26.-Two
prominent citizens Of Miami. Charles
pimick and Henry Miller. were ar
rested late Monday following bat
tie with a squad Of policemen sent To
remove Il harricadc placed across Il
street in Il highly developed subdi-
vision wherein have be II built the
homes of many Of the more wealthy
citizens OF the community. Residents
of the subdivision claim that the
streets in their suburb are private
property and have never been dcdi-
cated to the nubljc
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-04-27
HUGHES SEEKS VIEWS
OF ALLIED ENJOYS ON
HUINREPARA TYONNOTE
Germany Must Pay May |
orRuhr Will Be Occupied
Il6y Nssocin,ed Prcssl

PARIS. April 26.-The Chamber
of Deputies today gave Premier
BRAND full liberty OF action after
hearing his report on the rcpara-
tions conference and his dcclara-
ton:
IF on May ! satisfactory pro-
posais. with acceptable guarantees.
are not made by the German gov
crnmcnt. the Ruhr viii be oc-
cuplcd."
The Chamber voted confidence in
the government, i2i 10 80. with 80
DEPUTIES absta!ning from voting.
NJ. BRAND said he had full con-
idencc that If the Washington gov
crnment decided to transmit the
German contemporaries they
would be such as to safeguard the
interests of the allies on rcpara-
tionS.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-04-27
S|MONS ANNOUNCES
INTENTION TO QUIT
Resents Attack Because of APP
peal to Harding in Ger
man Note.
HUN PROPOSALS PUBLISHED
Declare World Peace Dependent
Upon Speedy Solution of
Reparations Question.
HUN PROPOSALS PUBLISHED

BERLlN. April "d.-Iiccnusc of Mt
tacks on him for his appeal fo Ircsi-
dent itnrdinE I'm the now fn,pous Ger
man note, Foreign Minister Sim0ns,
according 10 leading members OF Pnr-
llnmcut, has announced 4" friends thnt
he expects To resign tomorrow or
Thursday.
Before giving up the official posi-
tihn TINT hc hnS occupied since the
peace conference, Dr. Simans will
make speech In the RrichstnE JustI-
Tying his ncti"n In sending II direct
appeal to the American President.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-04-27

forming all shipping and small boat
users OF regulations adopted for the
marine parade, which the arrival and
review of the fleet will constitute.
The coast guard cutter Manning
viii patrol north of the Thimble
Shoals drcdged channel and will be
nearest the course OF the procession
Eagle NO. 10. assigned to the can
'a,n OF the port by Commander Price,
OF the naval base. will patrol An
choraEe ~, which will be used by
the presidential yacht Maynowcr and
the yacht Corsair. bringing an OIL
c!ai party from Washington, and
other naval vessels. All commercial
water traffic will he suspended at
$40 ~. NJ, and nothing but govern
ment and naval vessels will bo per-
mitted to move until after the re-
view is concluded.S
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-04-27
CAPITAL is SILENT,
BUT EARLY ANSWER
TOBERL|N EXPECTED
Exchanges May Be Necessary,
With Paris and London
Before Decision.
CABINET DISCUSSES THE
PROPOSALS AT LENGTH
Washington Withholds Full
Text of Communication From
the German Government.
AMBASSADORS ARE RECEIVED
Secretary of State Holds Brief Con.
fcrcnccs With Representatives
Of the Allies.
CABINET DISCUSSES THE
PROPOSALS AT LENGTH
AMBASSADORS ARE RECEIVED
secretary OF State Holds Brief Con.
fcrcnccs With Representatives
of the Allies.
tBy Associated Press1

=
WASHINGTON. April oc.-Eycnts
mere today indicated clearly that the
United states in replying to Ger
many's counterproposals on repara-
tions would be guided almost. n NOT.
wholly by the decision of tho allied
governments as TO whether the new
propositions put forward by Berlin
we're OF such a nature as to form tho
oasis for further negotiation.
Secretary Hughes conferred late to-
Gay with each of the allied diplo-
matte representatives. discussing with
'nem briefly the German communica-
ton, which was received early in tho
uaE from American Commissioners
presel at Berlin. The foreign en-
voys immediately reported to their
governments by cable and it was un-
derstood that the framing of re-
ply TO Germany would await the ort-
come Of these exchanges. AS the
allied governments were believed 10
he In possession OF the text of the
German proposals. which was made
pubic today ut Berlin, 1t was NOT
thought that reply would be long
delayed 1t was suggested, however.
that exchanges between Paris and
London might be necessary before a
hnal decision was reached
IL Secretary Hughes received from
the foreign diplomats any Indication
OF the views Of their governments
with regard to the counterproposi-
tons the fact was not disclosed. nor
was there any intima,ion as to how
american government officials vowed
them. There WAS some evidence. how
ever, that the statement contained In
press dispatches from Paris that the
German offer was believed To he nm
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-04-27
SLAIN, ] HURT, IN ATTACK
ON JAIL IN ALABAMA
IRy Associnted prnss1

BIRMINGHAM, ALA, April o6-
rive negroes siormcd the jail at Fair
iic'' tonight In an attempt to re-
tease negro prisoner. one Of the
Attackers being killed by officer
guarding the prisoner. and officer
George Alexander. of the Fairfield
police department. receiving n bullet
wound In the leg.
According TO the police the negroes
were armed with shotEuns and re-
Nolvers. About tfty shots were cy
changed before three policemen
guarding the Jail succeeded in rout-
ing the attackers
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-04-27
OLIVER j. SANDS
CHOSEN TO HEAD
VIRGINIA PAGEANT
Old Naval Dress Uniform
Restored to Use by DENLY
LRx observation-disclosures

WASHINGTON. April 2G.-After
haHing rcposcd with mothballs
Tor Il number of years. the prin-
ciphi articles or dress uniform for
merry worn in the navy were re-
stored 10 use today by an order
OF Secretary DENLY. 1t author
izes the wearing. on stated occa-
sions. Of tho trOck coat. full-drcss
trousers, cooked hats. dress sword
and sword belt and cpauicts. Spc-
cial full-drcss. dinncr-drcss and
aud m"ss-drcss uniforms were not
restored.
For officers OF and above the
rank of lieutcna nant-comTiandcr. the
order become, effective July /. the
theory being that these officers
already own the articles. The
younger officers XIII be given un-
til May / 1922. To acquire the
equipment.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-04-27
CRYSTAL GAZER,
LOSES EQUIPMENT IN FIRE
LEY Enitcd News.l

DAVENPORT. IOWA. April as.-
The entire police department and
putty SherinfS ;rc hunting inccn-
diaries WHO attempted 10 burn the
business district Of Davenport las,
midnight. Four fires We're started
within llock OF each other,
The Brutus Opera House was de-
stroycd a a loss estimated at 800,
Goa. Alexander. styled The man who
knows" Il crystal gazcr. was play
ing the thcater at the time and lost
100000 worth OF equipment.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-04-27

ness house III the town except the
bank.
There is no wire connection
wi'h BraN,Un from this point to-
night, but the report comes from
Mcndenhall the county seat Of
ton is situated. that eight people
Were Killed and a number injured.
The injured are being cared for
at a hospital at Dlo. Miss.
SraNton is town of about 600
Inhabitants. on the Gulf and ship
Island Railroad. eighteen miles
from Jackson.