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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-14
MAKE MOVE TO CONTEST
PRIMARY IN HOPEWELL
Effort on Foot to Upset Count in
commemorative Attorney
lTirIf

Especial to The Times Dispatchl
lioPEWEl-L. VA. Aug. Ia All
arrangements are being made by VIII
liam AMBROSE, present Common
wcalth's attorney and tho candidotc
Tor that office who was defeated by
one vote in the recent Democrat tic
primary. together with his friends
ana supporters. TO present Il petition
to Judge Jesse T.. West. of the Third
judicial District. that the primary
may be contested on the grounds that
u was both fraudulent and Illegally
conducted. Twenty names were an
pended to the instrument. which sets
| forth the following reasons for the
charges
One ballot was discarded. which
was perfect in detail. but had three
extra names appended. which had no
connection with ballot.
All unused ballots were destroyed
or burned instead of being returned
TO the corporation clerk.
The ballots printed exceeded the
qualified voters.
The voters were allowed to nthcr
ana converse about the common yot-
Ing room.
No booths were provided for the
voters.
Persons not qualified TO do so were
allowed TO count the ballots.
Election officers adjourned during
the counting Of the ballots
Mr. AMBROSE further stated that.
although he or his representative re-
queSted that the ballots he recounted
before sealing. this was not done. al
though he alleged that two of the
Judges were not satisfied.
In personal statement Mr. Amo-
roso declared that the proceeding was
instituted by his friends more than
by any action OF his own, that he be-
lieved the judges fair and impair
tial.' but that they relied on the adj
vice OF men who made the election
the exponent OF their individual
views" and that he himself would
ala IN the prosecution OF any viola
tons or Irregularities found
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-14
FARMER IS ARRESTED
ON 'MOONSH|NE' CHARGE
Spotsylvania Officers Bring Evil
dcncc TO Courthouse OF Alleged
Inv Violation.

Especial to The Times Dispatch
SPoTSfLVANIA. VA. Aug. 49,
Jack Watson. Il farmer and stock.
dealer living about seven miles west
OF Fredericksburg, was arrested to-
day by Sheriff Garner and Constable
George +. nurton. and put in Jail for
violation of the prohibition law.
IL is alleged Watson was found sup
erihtendins the still when arrested.
The capacity OF the still was about
fifteen gallons and some thirty gal
Ions of mash and six gallons Of
white mule" whisky were taken and
brought by the officers to the court
house with the accused. to be used
as evidence in the case.
Another person was with Watson
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-14
DANVlLLE SCHOOL BOARD
HOLDS ANNUAL MEETING

Especial To The Times Dispatchl
DANNlLLE. VA. Aug l3-Thc city
school board held its annual meeting
for organization purposes last night.
al! OF ;hc old officers being re-clcctGl
~. &. Conway, chairman; DR. Il.
Bruce James, vice. chairman. and Will
bur : Randleman. secretary. Sidney
II. Hall. Of Newport News. who was
some months ago elected principal
Of the high school. appeared last
night and outlined his plans
Judging from the large number Of
applications which are being received
each day by superintendent l.. II.
Whca,lcy for positions TO teach. the
teacher shortage which was acute
eighteen months ago has been largely
overcome. Today ne received list
OF thirty Soun; women who have
completed courses ut the Radfori
normal and who are now seeking
teaching posts.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-14
RELIEF ADMINISTRATION
IS AGREED TO IN RUSSIA
Methods Of Applying U. S. Control
to BE, Decided On This
Wnnlr
ICY Associated Press. 1


RIGA. Aug. l3.-Control by the
american Relief Administration of
iood distribution in the famine dis
tricts of Russia was agreed to in
principle this afternoon by IIaxim
l.ivitnoff, president of the Soviet
famine relief committee. The agree
mcnt was reached in negotiations
with Walter Lyman Brown, European
director Of the American Relief Ad-
ministration. which began here We'd
ncsday.
Methods of applying American con-
trol, local administration and other
details were not taken up today, but
are TO lie considered at II conference
to be held next week.
Following the conclusion of today's
meeting, there appeared to be no in
surmountable obstacle to keep the
AMERICAN Relief Administration from
working in harmony with tho Soviet
government and Russian nonparti-
san committee on foreign relief.
NJ. Litvinom also accepted the pro-
posal that the American Relief Adj
ministration he given sanitary con-
troll in the famine districts in order
to guard against cholera. in case such
authority Is asked. He also Suaran-
tccd personal safety and freedom of
workers, together with equal priority
with Russian famine relief orEaniZa-
tons with regard To transportation.
The SovIt authorities are to pay
transport charges from ports to in
terror destinations.
The main point of contest now APP
pears to be the application OF the
Bolshevists that the Americans might
place active political opponents OF
the Soviet into posts where they
would control the Russian committees
on whom the work Of actual tlistrit II
ton of American food would fail
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-14
BRITISH RAPIDLY RECOVER
TRADE IN EXPORT COAL
10y Associated prcss.l

WASHINGTON, Aug. l4.-Dri,lsh
trade in export coal is recovering
rapidly. Commercial At;ache Alfred
/. iennis. At London. reported today
10 me Commerce Department.
Present coal production was prac-
tcaiiy on the same basis as a year
ago. before the coal mining labor
crisis, his reports Indicated.
In the northwestern European
market American coal has been some
what outciasscd as regards prices
while in the mediterranean, Cardiff
coal is Icing quoted for delivery at
the Wcstern ports OF Italy at the
equivalent Of $3.50 per ton as COM
pared with American coal at sll 3D."
the report said.
In the South American market
American Goa! may still he classed on
Il competitive basis with British coal.
out the British, being able To obtain
return carSoes, are in position OF
advantage. II said.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-14
NET T|CHTENs AROUND
PRIESTS ALLEGED SLAYER
Police Find More CircumstantinI
Evidence Against Itincrant
Baker in California.
WOMAN cRUMBLEs AL1B1
Appears ut Police Headquarters
anu Denies Prisoners Statmcnt
That She Had Accompanied Him
in Auto on Night of Murder.

SAN FRANCISCO. Aug. l3.-Tight-
eninG OF the ring OF circumstantial
evidence around William a. High
tower. itincrant baker. whose story
led to the recovery of the Eody of
tev. Patrick Il. iicslin. colma priest,
rom its grave in the sand along the
Pacific Ocean. was followed today by
the announcement that complaint
charging murder hSd been worn out
against him nj Coima. Hightower has
been held since he led the policc to
tina grave. fe
HiShtower's alibi or his movements
on the night of August >. when the
priest disappeared after driving away
In an automobile In company with n
man who asked that he administer
the last sacrament to Il dying friend,
was crumbled today by Miss Doris
Shirley. She appeared at police head
quarters voluntarily and denied High
towers statement that she had ac-
companied him to san Jose in the
machine which he had rented that
evening
Articles dug up in the vicinity OF
the grave OF Father Hcslin. police
said. lit Il tent removed from High
towers hotel room. The tent, they
said. gave evidence of having been
set up along Il beach. 1t bore the
word tuberculosis" I'm large pencil
printed letters. Handwriting experts
declare the lettering lore n similarity
To the writing in the first letter re-
ccived by Archbishop L. ]. Hanna.
demanding ransom.
Roy Gaync. Of Ogden. Utah, told
the police today that at Lcmay, Utah.
liightowcr had shown him an in
formal machine" similar to one found
wrapped in lIightower's room. Cord.
which police said was ident.c;' TO
that found wrapped around the 3.nio
contrivance taken from IIightowcrs
room. had been dug up near the grave
n the sand. Hightower denied hav-
ing seen Gayne at Lcmay
Funeral services for Father Hcslin
were held today while police con-
tinucd investigation of his mysteri-
Gus death.
Dolly Mason. from whom High
tower said that he received his in
formation that led him to the discov-
cry of the body, has not hccn found.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-14
NORFOLK PLANS MANY
GREAT IMPROVEMENTS
Bond Issue of Millions Proposed for
Development of City's
Water Front.
INCLUDE GRAIN ELEVATOR
President of Council Declares Every
Cent Will BE Returned Within
Score of Years by BcttcrIncnts'
Earnings,

NORFOLK. VA. Aug. l3.-Tho city
government OF Norfolk will go be-
fore the people within the very near
future ana ask for u bond issue OF
several millions OF dollars for the
immediate development OF the muni-
cipal-owncd Waterfront property.
just north OF the army supply base.
The central feature OF the develop
men, will be a grain elevator of at
least 100000 bushels capacity.
Great Terminals Planned.
The plan also includes the erection
of docks wharvcs and warehouses.
ca pa bile of handling thousands OF tons
of freight and connected directly
with the Norfolk and Portsmouth Bel,
Line and thence with each of the
nine trunk lines entering the port.
The plans have been in preparation
for some months under the general
supervision OF the port commission
The fact that they are now about
ready for review BIZ the City COun-
Gil was announced by President uf
Council Albert t. Roper. in an ad-
dress delivered before the regular
weekly meeting OF the Civilian Club
of Norfolk yesterday afternoon.
Mr.. Roper announced that il would
he only few months before Il bond
Issue election would be asked for 10
provide the funds necessary to carry
out the proposed development.
The actual cost of the project has
not yet been determined. It is csti-
mated. however, that il will be from
S3,o0e,000 TO si,o00.OoO.
VIII Soon Pny for Itself.
In the opinion of President Roper.
every cent OF the cost OF the project
can be amortizGd III between fifteen
and twenty years This opinion is
based upon the success the city has
met with in the operation OF the
municipal terminal ut the army base.
In the eleven months that the city
has had the terminal under lease
from the Federal government. the
business has more than paid for the
rental and cost OF operation, despite
the fact tina: during the greater por-
ton ~ that time the freight ratce
Disseminated agains, the port of
Norfolk in favor of North Atlantic
ports. and despite also an added
switching charge over the belt line.
The latter handicap has been elm
mated entirely within the last few
months: there has been a more sat
isfactory adjustment OF freight rates.
and the municipal terminal business
has already gone beyond the most
sanguine expectations OF the city gov
eminent.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-14
PARDON PRETTY PRISONER~
WHO El0PED WITH GUARD
IBv Associated Prcss.l

MlLLEDGEVlLL:, GA. Aug. 10
Juanita Weaver, blonde beauty OF the
Georgia State prison farm. who col
ored her hair bright red when she
eloped with j. w. Cans. prison
guard several months ago. has been
pardoned by Governor r. W. Hard
wick. ii was learned today She has
returned TO Atlanta
Cans ana the Weaver woman were
found in Tampa. Fla. after their
elopemcnt. Cans, who was the head
Of a large family. is serving time In
connection with the cscapadc.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-14
Maura Again at spaIn,s Helm.

MADRID. Aug, 13.-Former Premier
Antonio Maura today assumed the
met. which replaces that Of Premier
AllendesalaGar. who resigned Thurs
day. Premier Maura appointed Don
Manuel Gonzalez IIontoria Minister
of Foreign Affairs. and Senior La CT
crva Minister of War. The other
members of the new Cabinet have no,
been selected. Credit of $4,000. 900
pcsctas for military operations In
Morocco has been approved by the
council OF state.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-14
CLAUDE KiTCHlM REFUSES
TO ATTEND TARIFF MEETING

SCOTLAND NECK. y. c.. Aug. Ia
Congressman Claude Kitchin. at his
Nome here today. telegraphcd to II.
J.. Wharton. banker Of Greensboro,
who Is In charge of plans for the
southern Tariff Congress meeting at
Greensboro august IL, declining to
attend the meeting and declaring he
lis thoroughly convinced that il was
organized and Is being sustained for
the purpose ~ aiding III repnblicaniZ-
ing the South" The prime movers
and controllers" he said in his tcle-
gram, vote the Republican ticket
and contribute to Republican cam
paigns."
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-14
FILM STORY OF TOBACCO
IN HALIFAX COUNTY

Especial To The Times Dispatch
SOUTH BOSTON. VA. Aug. H.
South Boston is going into the NOV
ing picture world. Plans are we'll
under way toward taking Halifax
County's first motion picture, and by
the last OF next week the cameras
viii actually be at work here.
The picture will deal with the
story of tobacco. 1t will show every
phase OF It's culture and sale up TO
the time II goes to the factory.
interviewer through the film will
he Southern love story. The east
of characters will be selected from
local talent There will be sixteen
in the cast besides several hundred
extras" and the scenes vii! be
taken in almost every section OF the
county.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-14
TO HOLD AIR RACE AT OMAHA
FOR PULITZER TROPHY
nay Associated Press.

NEW YORK Aug. l3.-The 1927
air race for the pultzcr trophy VIII
he flown this year ut OMAHA Neb.
November ). under the auspices of
the Aero Club OF Omaha the Aero
cub OF America announced here to-
night, Tue race. originally sched-
ulcd 10 he held at Detroit. was called
of nDon the announcement that gov
ernmcntal economy forbade the send
Ing "f army and navy entrants al the
nations expense. ana Without thcm,
;hc success ot The venture seemed
doubtful. Detroit was awarded the
1872 race,
Meanwhile. the omaha club. by
means Of public subscription, obtained
sufficient FUNDS to dcfray the trans
portatiun expenses of sufficient army
and navy and civilian nycrs TO ensure
the success OF the meeting.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-14
DIR. *. NtIson GooIrIek.

FREDERICKSBURG, VA, Aug. 10.
--Dr. *. Nelson Goolrick, a prominen.
druggist. died At n local hospital this
afternoon after short illness of
acute kidney trouble. He was A
years OF age and the son of the late
DIR. w. b. Goolrick. He never mar
r!cd. lie is survived by his mother.
two brothers, w. *. Goolrick and
Charles II. Goolrick, and two sisters,
Miss Bruce Goolrick and Mrs. Will
liam Lacy.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-14
H0PEWELL HIGH SCHOOL
is CREDlTABLE STRUCTURE

HorEwELL. VA, Aug, j3.-The
n new HONEYWELL High School building
is to have an auditorium, library.
laboratory. music room. ten class
u rooms and gymnasium with show
ers.
\, j. w. Horton, the contractor. cx-
pressed himself as being very wen
pleased with the plans. ana SAYS that
they meet with the Specifications Of
La frst-ciass nisn school building. Mr..
Horton has just finished the con-
struction OF the only junior high
!, school building in Prince George
Q'Connty. at Burlcville.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-14

SAVANNAH, GA, Aug. l3.-Quar-
tcrma stcr Sergeant Luttge, L. S. ~,
retired, died at his home here this
morning. l.uttgc was three times
decorated for bravery in the service
OF Uncle sam. lie fought in the
war against the Indians and was dec
Grated with Il Distinguished Service
Medal.
For bravery displayed in the Span
ish- American War he received Il
medal and also medal for bravery
in tho Philippine war. He was as
sistant baggage agent at THO Union
S'H''on when he died
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-14
MISSOURI PACIFIC ROAD
WINS 100000 SUIT
Judgment Awarded Against Texas
Pacific to Recover Approximately
S40,OOO,0OO Interest.
[ BY Associated Press.

NEW ORLEANS, LA. Aug. Ia
Judgment for $4,000. 900 was given the
Missouri Pacific Railroad Company,
today by Judge Rufus T.. Foster. in
the United states District Court. m
the sui, against !. 4. Wallace and c.
l.. Lancaster. receivers for the Texas
and Pacific Railroad, to recover APP
proXimately Sio.000,o00 alleged To
have been due in interest on S23.70O,-
900 from 1855 To 1916
Mortimer y. Buckncr. OF New
York. and others constituting II COM
miitce under a deposit agreement,
holding SiSa,000, or the income bonds.
interviewed in the suit and sought
the same RELIEF asked by .;hc Miss
souri, Pacific Railroad
No Fraud Charged.
Judge Foster held that the notes
clearly were issued for the benefit
al the Missouri Pacific, but no fraud
was charged in the transaction, al
though the vicousncss OF inter
locking diaGcsoratcs is abumdantly
demonstr:icI. -he added The court
held that the estate OF Gould paid full
consideration for the notes which the
Missouri Pacific received.
In regard To the income bonds
: Judge Foster held that the Missouri
Pacific cannot recover the interest
due. because the claim is barred bY
acIuicsccncc OF the Missouri Pacific
in which the Texas and Pacific had
done and is doing. The claim of the
intcrvenors Is barred for the same
[ reason seems undisputable, the court
held
Accepted Without Comment
For ,weniy-seven. years" said the
court. The construction OF the Texas
and Pacific board was accepted with
!. out comment or objection. Their &C
ton eacn year was notorious. ON
the faith OF the silence of the Income
bond holders aud the trustee from
year 10 year expenditures were made
That never can be recalled NcCcs-
faarily the annual statements Of the
Texas and Pacific reflected these ex-
penaitures for improvements and bet
4; ierments No doubt stock ami frs,
/. mortgage bonds changed hands be-
cause ~ them. To allow the claim
! of the iitervcncr now for interes,
would wipe out entirely the capital
stock of the Texas and Pacific Rail
, road. The public, if no one else. is
entitled 1" 30 protected against any
such startling change Of front as is
now attempted iy the Missouri Pa
cific."
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-14
anes,ion . Regarding s24a.ooo bonds

CHICAGO, Aug. 13.-S. NJ. Ander-
son. of Greenwood. Miss. and John D.
Reed, of birmingham. Ala, were ques-
toned by Federal officials today re-
Sarding the ownership Of $4,000 in
bonds which Anderson had in his pos
session. Anderson said that an Ala
bama firm, of which he was the head
was erecting hotel at Aberdeen.
Miss, and for that purpose he was
trying to negotiate loan in bonds
Neither man was held.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-14
MoIcombe Out to I'm y,conc,

w DANVILLE. Aug. 13-Thc name of
Colonel Decatur j. Holcombe was to-
ftdaS added 10 the. list OF possible can.
.cfdDates, Tor the vacancy in Congress
Sffrom the Fifth District. His friends
have started boom for him much in
The same way that others have been
llaupohed. No direct statement has
TYhccn received from him. Colonel IIo!-
& connie Is one OF the original Davis
-nicn iniDanvilic,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-14
at tho timo OF Ills arrest. but
ceedcd in getting away.

SVNuCU III 6etlIHB uWuy.
Thia is tho fourth time wa
has been arrested for disilling W
Ky within tho period of three v,
Perkins and Drew. who made 1
escape from the Jail here last MI
arc being holly pursued by spd
officers. The accused are supp.
TO be making their; way TO n,
Carolina.
South Bend news-times., 1921-05-12

are in indianapolis attending the an
nual meeting Of Indians billposters.
Mrs Brance Finnes OF Chicago.
viollnist and Noble W Kreider of
Goshen pianist are the featured
members on the program for a mu-
sicale TO be given az tho F'irs.
Brethren church here bv the Mat
inec Musicale Thursday May IS.
In addition Joseph r. Jeffrees OF
Chicago. formerly OF Goshen. re-
firing president of the United states
chamber of Commerce. Francis r.
Baker Of Goshen and Chicago. pre-
siding judge of the United States
circuit court OF apr eals for the Sew
enth judicial circuit. will speak az
tho annual meeting OF the Goshen
Chamber of Commerce TO be held I'm
Moose hall next Friday night. Rev.
Or. Harry Curtin Harman. pastor OF
the First " r. church. will give the
invocation, Prof G.. J. Dinkeloo viii
lead the singing, and mem bers OF
the Tri Kappa sorority win serve
Mrs. Edward a. Riggle OF Goshen
was among the speakers az the
Mother and Son banquet given In the
Ligonier high school auditorium
South Bend news-times., 1921-05-12

you fiatter yourself We have
more interesting topics. haven't we,
Tom >" and she smiled knowingly at
nee.
I'm that case I don't think I'll let
my husband escort you again, re-
turned Dot. Well. what was the
subject Of your discourse ?"
Aha, So you admit your curiosi-
" is aroused2"
Nothing OF the sort. can see
you haven't done my poor husband
any harm"
Well. I'll tell you anyway. we
were discussing business. And i sug-
Rested 10 Tom that inasmuch as he
was ready TO make a change, he
should meet my father. who will be
able 10 do a great deal for"
TO" corrected.
"No. for him and with him." Edith
concluded.
That's just splendid Of YOU Dot
fairly beamed. you mustn't mind
Toms Jokes know he'll be glad
- meet your father and that a LOT
viii come OF il. You were saying
to me only the other day that your
father was always able to use good
South Bend news-times., 1921-05-12

been 50
The primary election held in
Goshen city May s cost s1.a72.2s. or
less than so cents q vote cast. Bills
were allowed al q snecial session of
the common council held Monday
night.
Marriage licenses were granted
here Tuesday 10 stephen Burns OF
Tampa. Fla. and Ellen F.. Andcrs
Of south Bend: Glen Edison Bowman
OF Elkhart and Nelma Yoder OF To-
peka, Lagrange county. and Charles
Vern Rose Of Elkhart and Hazel
Evadna James Of Warsaw.
w. r. Jenkins. Indiana state unf-
versity librarian. viii deliver an ad-
dress at the annual meeting Of the
Elkhart County Indiana University
Alumni association. which will be
held at The Alderman hotel Friday
night. II is expected that more than
so former students OF Indiana will
attend.
Thomas F. Artley. infant son OF
Mr. and Mrs. Louis Artlev of Elk
hart. formerly of Middlehury. died
at the family home in Elkhart.
George f. Krutz and son Henry +.
South Bend news-times., 1921-05-12

Tuesday night by the Y II. r. a ef
Noble county. She spoke on The
Arm Around tho Bow"
Dr W. r. Armstronr Of Green-
town addressed members OF the
Goshen Kiwanis club az the regular
luncheon of the club given 3n g.
Marks VI r. church dining hail
" ednesday noon. a
ETner Blakeslcy and Roy stauhi
Putnamville penal farm convctE,
sentenced for thefts committed ia
and near Bristol have been rec
turned here TO appear as witnesses
against sidney Hines. who is charged
with similar ofTenscs =
Members OF the Erknar- Couutr
Farmers Federation have been
called 20 meet On Goshen s1turdat.
May IA. when reports or wool pool
ing plans viii De submitted a
meeting or wool growers was held a a.
Fort Wayne April 21 Eikhart. Ia
grange and ST. Joseph county farm-
era together with those from mauv
other counties. are pooling their
wool. not being satisfied with prices
now offered.
South Bend news-times., 1921-05-12

men. and thought OF Tom"
Thank you I said 10 my wife
with mock gravity. TO date the
only person who hasn't been con-
suited and who therefore cant be
expected 20 be enthusiastic over the
arrangement is Edith's father"
Leave Dad to me-" said Edith.
II shall try to-" And I sincerely
meant what I said. for 1 saw moth
Ing but trouble ahead II I came un-
der any sort OF obligation 10 her.
Going home that night Dot said
10 me:
I've really never had a friend who
has done as much for me as Edith.
She is simply wonderful. Still. some
times am afraid I don't understand
her"
Ito BE Continued.)
Copyright. 1910