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The daily times., 1921-09-15
DECIDE MATTER OF
A GENERAL STRIKE
ON ALL RAILROADS
MEETING NEXT WEEK
A Nationwide Ballot Taken
Recently is Said to Have
Been in Favor of a Strike
Which Will Be a Protest
Against Cut in Wages and
Decrease Over Time Pay

Chicago, Sept. 15.-The decision
as to whether the nation will face a
general railroad strike may result
from the meeting here next week.
On Sunday representative of 500,-
600 railroad shop men will meet here
to determine what action to take in
regard to a wage cut and changes in
working rules effective July /.
A nation wide ballot is said to
have recently resulted overwhelm-
ingly in favor of strike The result
of the vote will be made at the meet
ing over which B. M. Jewell presi-
dent of the railway department of
the American Federation of Labor
will preside.
On Sept. % the heads of the
brotherhpods of locomotive engine
men and firemen, the switchmen s
union. of North Carolina and the
brotherhood of railway train men will
meet here.
Unofficial reports from some of the
organizations indicate z large ma
jority OF the members favor a strike.
1t is reported the unions are not so
vitality opposed to wage reductions
but will wage a bitter battle against
changes in the rule reducing pay for
over time work
-Ae heads of the unions urged
the members to conserve their re-
sources in preparation for a show
down.
The daily times., 1921-09-15
AVAILABLE
! oa % MAKING WINES
B: H0USEHOLDERS
MANY FILE REQUESTS FOX
Revenue Officials Admit That
Heads of Families May Man
ufacture 200 Gallons of Wine
Each Year; Fact Has Not
Been Generally Known Un-
til Very Recently.

Hartford, Conn, Sept. 15.-Among
more than 5000 letters received re-
Gently seeking information as to per
mits for making of home made
wine" or non intoxicating fruit juices
were those of at least a dozen clergy
men the internal revenue bureau an
nounced today. The Office force has
been swamped since it was announc-
ed families may make 200 gallons of
wine year for home use
Washington, Sept 15.-Internal
revenue officials frankly acknowledge
ed today that heads of families may
su pom filing requests for permits
manufacture 200 gallons of wine
yearly for home use.
Treasury regulations making ef-
fective such a provision of law were
issued by Commissioner Raper in
1918 and because of the general lack
of public knowledge respecting the
provision Congress has never enacted
a provision multiplying it.
Officials point out the laws ap-
plication makes manufacture of wine
at home possible providing the man
ufacture is by the head of a family
and wine be not sold or otherwise
removed from the home.
The daily times., 1921-09-15
MARKETS
COTTON.

New York, Sept. 15.-There was
an easier ruling in Liverpool and a
favorable weather map led to realiz-
ing, while there was also consider
able short selling in the cotton mar
ket at the opening today. First prices
were barely steady at decline of
from 81 to At points but there was
a good trade demand which absorb
ed the offerings around 1885 for
Dee.
New York, Sept. 15.-Cotton fu-
lures opened barely steady, Oct. 49,
SO, Dec. 1870, Jan. 19.47, March
1928, May 1915
The market at noon was as fol-
lows: Jan. 1888, Mar 1911, May
1920, July 1890, Oct. 1886, Dec.
|19.71
The market closed at 2:15 as fol-
lows: Jan. 1915, Mar. 1916, May
1915, Oct. 1890, Dee. 1852.
Spots Wilson market 1925.
The daily times., 1921-09-15
GOVERNMENT WITH
PEOPLES CONSENT
MUST Be A BASIS
SAYS MR.. DE VALERA
The Irish Leader Sends Formal
Acceptance of the Invitation
to the Proposed Inverness
Conference, Reafirms indie
pendence in Ireland as Sow
ereign State.

Dublin, Sept. 15.-Eamon De Val
era in his reply to David Lloyd
Georg accepts the invitation to the
proposed Inverness conference in the
terms of the final paragraph of Mr..
Lloyd Georges last letter, but re-
affirmed Ireland's independence as a
Isoveregin state and declares that on
ly as representatives of such have
the Irish negotiators any authority.
The text of Mr.. Valera's reply is
as follows:
I'm this final note we deem it our
duty to reaffirm that our position is
and can only be as we have defined
it through this correspondence. The
principal of government by the con-
sent of the governed must be the
basis of an agreement which will
achieve final reconciliation"
The daily times., 1921-09-15
MUST DECIDE ON
WHICH CHRGE TO
TRY FILM ACTOR
BRADY TO MAKE DECISION
In One Complaint Arbuckle is
Charged With Murder While
Grand Jury Brought an In
dictment Against Him For
Manslaughter, Coroner's
Jury Charges Same.

San Francisco, Sept. ia deci-
sion to try Roscoe Arbuckle the film
comedian on a charge of murder or
manslaughter in connection there
with is expected to be made by dis
trict attorney Matthew Brady today.
He has two separate charges pending
against him.
In one is a complaint sworn out by
Mrs. Belmont friend of Miss Rappe.
Arbuckle is charged with murder.
Following this Tuesday night the
grand jury indicted him for man
slaughter and true bill is to be re-
turned before Judge Shortan some
time today.
The District Attorney announced he
would determine on which of the
two charges he would bring Arbuckle
to trial. Brady said if it was decided
to try Arbuckle on the charge of
manslaughter, and the murder charge
be dismissed he would be admitted to
bail. Under the California law, a
person charged with murder cannot
obtain bail
The coroner's inquest was the most
important feature yesterday. The
coroner's jury returned a charge OF
manslaughter.
The daily times., 1921-09-15
DECLARES PUBLIC TIRED OF
ECCENTRICITIE.S OF GENIUS

San Francisco, Sept 15.-Arrange-
ments were being completed today
for the funeral of Miss Virginia
Rappe, motion picture actress whose
death in a sanitorium here Friday
resulted in four charges against Ros-
coe Arbuckle, two of murder and
two of manslaughter.
Herman Jaurag, motion picture
to arrive today and take charge of
the body which will be sent to Holly
wood, Miss Rappes home. He is act
ing at the request of Henry Lehman
financee of Miss Rappe.
The undertaking establishment
having charge of the body said it
would be sent south today or to-
morrow. Proceedings against Ar
buckle were scheduled to begin upon
the return of the manslaughter true
bill voted by the county grand jury,
the assigning of the case to one of
the three criminal courts and con-
ference between officials to determine
the charge on which Arbuckle will be
tried.
A telegram from Mayor L. C. Hodg-
man of ST. Paul, Mimi, in which the
mayor thanked Mr.. Brady for his an
nounced intentions that he will pro-
secute the case without fear or favor
The daily times., 1921-09-15

and outside of Congress. He doesn t
believe in group power and can be
expected sooner or later to hit hard
at that tendency in America. Con-
gress reconvenes within a fortnight
and while the recess has given the
Senate Finance Committee an oppor-
tunity to work without interruption,
the President is confronted with a
worse situation than when Congress
adjourned Mr.. Penrose, his spokes-
man in the Senate Finance commit
tee, has been unable to get the ad-
ministration proposals through that
body which he once controlled so
easily And if a tax program is re-
iected, what fate will befall the Ad-
ministration' bill to fund the for
eign debt, a proposal in which busi-
ness everywhere is also deeply in
terested because of its possible effect
on the industrial situation in the
United States. Mr.. Harding is away
on a vacation but when he gets back
he will find that the crisis in the
confessional situation will demand
instant attention.
The daily times., 1921-09-15
AUN|TY COUNCIL
HAS BEEN FORMED
One of the Prime Motives is to
Combat the ku .klux klan it
is Declared.

Chicago, Sept. 15.-An organiza-
tion to promote harmony between
all classes, races and religion in
America was announced in process of
formation with Edward Dunn at it's
head. The society will be known as
the national unity council and its
organization is intended to spread it
to every section of the country.
One of the prime motives is to com
bat the Ku Klux Klan and the or
ganization of a council would be
pushed where the Klan has obtained
a hoLd-
I'm view of the fact the Klan has
adopted the weapon of mass action
it was out of desire to develop feel
ing of good will rather than emnity
the society was organized.
The daily times., 1921-09-15
was made public.

was made public.
1t continued --latest reports indf-
cate Arbuckle money is overcoming
State testimony. Do not falter Fight
this to a finish. If ArbuckIe is not
punished the moving picture busi-
ness is done, for the public is tire6
of the eccentiricities of genius Go.
the limit and win the praise of all
good people,
Brady replied that In spite of
Arbuckle's money and influence the
case will be prosecuted most vigor4
ously"
Another telegram from Mr. Leh-
man, who is in New York to Mr.
Brady was made public.
It said, For the sake of God and
justice to men don't let justice be
cheated. 1t brought tears of rage to.
my eyes when l read your speech that
influence and wealth are brought into
play in the case. l cried because you
told the truth. In spite of pressure Of
gold prosecute the case.
@tYou are convinced from facts and
L from knowing him that Arbuckle
killed Virginia Rape as a result of
injuries inflicted on her.
Now don't let them cheat Justice
For Gods sake don't %
The daily times., 1921-09-15
GOVERNOR DOESN'T
CONSIDER PLEA OF
WIFE FOR MERCY
RESIGNED
Efforts Are Being Made by Rel
atives of Two of Those Con-
nected With the Murder of
Brazell to Secure Clemency
for the Men Under Death
Sentence.

Columbia, S. c.. Sept. 15.-Mrs. s.
j. Kirby's oral plea for executive
clemency in behalf Of her husband
made to Governor Cooper yesterday
will not receive official considera-
tion from the governor. 1t was stated
at the governors office today unless
a petition was filed with the executive
no consideration could be given the
plea.
Mrs. Kirby and her eleven year old
daughter called on the governor to-
day and asked that he change the
sentence from death to life impris-
onment. She gave as her reason that
her husband had often been subject
to mental trouble
1t is also stated relatives of Jesse
Gappin will make a similar plea to
the Governor.
c. o. Fox is resigned to his fate
His aged father, who is here, states
his only concern is the eternal well
fare of his sons SOUL
The three young men are under
death sentence for the murder of
VIM. Brazen, Columbia taxi cab driv-
er.
The daily times., 1921-09-15
FATTY ADMITTED TO BAIL.

San Francisco, Sept. 5.-County
Grand Jury Indictment charging Ros-
cOe Arbuckle with mansIaughter in
ginia Rappe, returned to presiding
Indictment voted on early morning
September fourteenth. Bail set five
thousand cash or ten thousand dol
lars bonds and case assigned to
court Superior Judge Harold Louder
back in Hall of Justice.
The daily times., 1921-09-15
INSURED AGAINST A
RAINY WEDDING DAY.

Hartford, Sept. 15.-Insur-
ance policy of $500 against
unfavOrabIe weather on his
wedding day was recently is
sued to a Boston man a local
insurance company made it
known. The bridegroom had
declared he wished to avoid
extra expense should rain al
ter his plans.
The company found the
risk a good one as the sun
shOne on the bridal couple
and the stars tWinkled as they
left on their honey moon.
The daily times., 1921-09-15
TWO RA|LROADERS
TURNED BANDITS
Both Men Were Killed When
They Attempted to Hold UP
Western Passenger Train.

Fort Worth, Texas, Sept. 1.-two
would-be bandits were shot and kill
ed last night by railway agents and
detectives when they attempted to
hold up a Pacific passenger train 10
miles west of here. A tip received
by federal officers caused tn placing
of heavy guard on the train.
One of the killed it was reported
was formerly employed by the Pacific
as an engineer. He got on the train
at Fort Worth. The other, a former
brakeman of the road. got on when
the train was IA miles out.
The daily times., 1921-09-15
STOCKS.

New York, Sept. 15.-Shorts were
active at the opening of today's stock
market directing their efforts mainly
toward the oils, motors and coppers.
Mexican Petroleum and Royal Dutch
fell from l to l 1-2 points. Baldwin
Locomotive, Pullman and Interna-
tional Harvester averaged 1 point de-
clineS
The daily times., 1921-09-15
NEGOTIATIONS SUSPENDED.

Buesno Aires, Sept 15.-Negotia
tions between the Argentine govern
ment and American banking institu-
tions for Five millions have been
suspended it is learned in authora-
tive quarters.
Violent fluctuations have resulted
The daily times., 1921-09-15
GENERAL NEWS

Six hundred moving picture thea
tiers in New York City are barring the
films of Fatty Arbuckle from their
screens since his Indictment for
manslaughter in connection with the
death of Miss Virginia Rape, moving
picture actress.
The daily times., 1921-09-15
DIR. BEsT's AUNT IS VERY ILL

DR.. H. b. Best has been called to
Snow Hill to see his aunt, Mrs. Bet
tie Best Grant, who is very i'll. He
was accompanied by Mrs. Haywood
Best. ls>..
The daily times., 1921-09-15
GENERALLY FAIR TONIGHT.

For North Carolina: Generally fair
tonight and Friday with no change in
temperature and gentle variable
| winds
The daily times., 1921-09-15

The body of William Lewis John
son farmer of Campbell county Vir-
ginia, missing since November OF
last year was found yesterday in a
shallow grave in secluded ravine
several miles from Johnson's home
The daily times., 1921-09-15
TOBACCO SALES NEAR
SIX HUNDRED THOUSAND

Tobacco sales on the local
market yesterday amounted
to $4,000 pounds. The aver
age price was 22.76 cents per
pound.
The daily times., 1921-09-15

near Oxford and while Mr. Dean was
in the we'll dirt and stone twenty
feet above him caved in and pinned
him down. The man was dead when
removed from the we'll
The daily times., 1921-09-15

Sheriff Spencer of Tampa, Florida,
has issued an ultimatum to the eff
feet that any body of men parading
the streets or holding meetings dis
guised with marks and robes will be
treated as though they were high
waymen.
The daily times., 1921-09-15

Three people were victims of the
automobile traffic in New York City
Tuesday. One was a man 67 years
old; another was a mother, caught
under the wheels of a speeding auto
mobile as she snatched her two chill
dren from the path of the car; and
the third was a little boy. who proud
1y carrying new pencils and tablet was
on his way for his first day at school.
The daily times., 1921-09-15

Mrs. Beatrice Andina, 70 years of
age, who lives in the Bronx, is suing
for separation from her husband, al
so 70 years old. Mrs Andina blames
the movies for the irritable dis
position her husband displays, de-
claring he was a confirmed "movie
fan" and always came home from the
show in an ugly mood.
The daily times., 1921-09-15

Mr.. ]. w. Finch of Rosemary, N
c., was in the city today.
The daily times., 1921-09-15

Nile. Suzanne Lenglen, French ten
mis- star, will sail for France Satur-
day, being compelled to abandon her
contemplated tour of the United
States in which she would play ten
mis- for the war relief fund. Ill health
causes Mile Langlen to give up the
tour
The daily times., 1921-09-15

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GETS DIRECT RESULTS FOR IT'S
USERS, FOREIGN AND LOCAL.
, 1921-04-28

low soldiers; an education and example
from Uncle Sam to the public; the sup
port of many families; and the clrcula-
ton of a little more money in the island.
We can only extend our best wishes to
them and hope they will be treated right
and honestly as only the y. S can treat
it's standard bearers. (You will excuse
me Distressing Now to return } Who
said 'chicken-sanguage"? That was a
good guess; that was what Bandma@er
Forbes prepared for his men; besides,
why other stuff that demonstrated sci.
ence", not to- forget cakes and, EN-!
Dansk o. The party was an ENJOYABLE
one to all concerned; and came to a close
at about midnight. Com.
, 1921-04-28
correspondence
PASSING NOTES.

On Tuesday night, Hotel Victoria"
was aglow with mirth and music. There
was a double occasion. One was a sup
per to a few friends given by Miss Quinn,
one of the ne supervisors of the i ub-
lie School. The party though small was
unique in its. selection; and all seemed
happy over the courses prepared by
the scientific cook" and manager Mrs.
Forbes. Meanwhile the Naval Band dis
coursed sweet music, the first tune play
ed being Beautiful Ohio" Waltz in
honour of the hostess who halls from
Ohio. The other occasion was a farewell
treat by Bandmaster Forbes, u. S. Navy
to his men, from whom he will soon be
separated, in view Of the fact that his
time Of service expires early in June,
and the condition prevailing at this pre-
sent time is very uncertain as regards
this band. More is not necessary as to
the merit and accomplishment of this
Young b%andmaster; suffice it to say, he is
a son of the soil and his town and u
trymen are proud of him. Mr.. Forbes
and his band have been summoned to st.
Thomas, and is at present awaiting Gov
eminent transportation; and as has been
stated before, a cloud of uncertainty
shadows these bandsmen, who will be
undoubtedly missed by the community
in general, from a standpoint Of musical
entertainment to their officers and fel-
, 1921-04-28
LOCAL.

The British sioop Ida" Of St. Kits
is taking the last remaining parts OF
machinery sold to Mr.. Elliott from Est.
Peters Rest Station. This machinery
has lain on the wharf for many months
and the Ida" has had to make many
trips. These parts will be erected at st.
Kits and we hope will give satisfaction
and help in the sugar industry OF that
island.
Cable information received here yes,
terday is to the effect that the Circuit
Court has decided in favour of Judge
Malmin as Judge for this island and that
he is returning on the 10th of next
month.
S. S. Korona and Upper from New
York arrived at Frederiksted this morn
ing.
, 1921-04-28

ton, and the public desire to hear or
read something eddifying and sensible
be satisfied. | have opened the papers
day by day expecting that the moment
had arrived for the electorate or candi-
dates to contribute something Of real
worth; but alas! only squabbles and
spleen are being fostered. In today's
issue of your esteemed paper | read two
communications, one of them purporting
to be an exposure of the fact that Mr..
Alexander, one of the candidates. has
asked, or as the writer put it, begged
for ~votes". AS a matters of fact there
seems to be absolutely no necessity for
the gratuitous queries unless the gentle
man in question had made some public
statement, preferably in print, that he
has not begged for votes And what
about it if he hGS.asked for votes? Aren't
all the other candidates doing the same
thing? That sort of writing will do
Alexander more good than harm. and if
the idea is to spoil his chances of being
elected, it is certainly a wrong move.
Up to the present moment there has not
appeared in any of the papers one single
article, contributed or otherwise. that is
Of the slightest Importance as regards Civ
ing advice to the electorate. To tell us
for whom we should vote is all very we'll,
but it would be of greater value to knew
why we should vote for this man or that,
and why we should not vote for others;
especially in the case of entirely new
candidates. ] do not believe that we
can recommen oneself by running
down some other person. | consider
Messrs. Abramson and Teytaud excellent
men, but | can fully appreciate them
without abusing the otter side. If a
party considers these gentlemen the
right men to represent US in the council,
it is their business to show that they are.
If the only reason against Alexander is
that he has begged for votes, that is
no reason at all. So far proper reasons
for and'against have not been advanced.
Let US show more real sense in this mat
ter, and not initiate a acertain clique
which always shows its ignorance of
political ~civility by abusing all who have
committed the offense of differing with
them. Let US show that we are gentle
men, men of principle and sound iudg-
ment. | do not believe that either
Messrs. Teytaud or Abramson will ap-
preciate a fight on their behalf, with
mud; they don't need it, and it is a fact
that when the fight is over the mar who
will be dirty is the man who flung mud.
believe in mass legislation and not class
legislation If we have among us men
who are sure to give a fair deal to all
sides, let US choose them, and don't quar-
, 1921-04-28
why You Ought To Vote For
Chabert.

He is practical and c~ool-headed.
He stands by his convictions.
He is not a weathercOck.
When feels that he is expousing a good
cause, the sneers of friends nor the
threats of enemies can not move hlm.
He is a public-spirited citizen. He real
ICES that the welfare of his country and
his fellow-men mean the welfare Of MN
self. He is not an extremist. He be-
lieves in a square deal, and IN his efforts
to promulgate his ideas and achieve his
plans, he never seeks to destroy any
part of the community.
He has the natural qualities that gain
the respect of self respecting people.
He has followed the movements of the
Legislature for the past fifteen years, and
took active part in newspaper campalg IS
at election time.
Six years ago he dedicated himself to
the task of raising the part of the com
munity which was then fGrtheSt doWn.
He is free from the empty boasts OF the
egotist. He is a man who has done and
can do.
Remember Voters! He worked for II
years on the staff of the official paper,
with the same interest as if it were his
own. Six years ago he resolved to help
a large section of the community, and he
sacrificed MUG in so doing.
So, as a son of Santa Cruz, and one
who loves his native land, let US give him
the chance to work for. Santa Cruz.
You know, Mr.. Voter, thai while there
is much to RECOMMEND him tC your con-
fdence, there is absolutely nothing to
d~isrecommend him.
Respectfully
A SERIOUS THINKER.
, 1921-04-28
Christiansted, April q, 1921.

Christiansted, April 81, 1921.
Editor "St. CroiG Avis".
Dear Editor:
Now the election campaign is on |
am astonished at the tendency for at
lacking personalities, and the absence of
some lofty argument or issue on which
the candidates might centre their atten-
, 1921-04-28
FAIRPLAY.
Dear Sir:

Dear Sir
There can be no doubt in the
minds of the voters that r. de Chabert
is the man for consideration.
Evening star., 1921-08-01

lift" vans for foreign and
domestic removals without
boxing or rehandling. Pool"
cars to Pacific Coast for
household goods, automobiles,
at reduced rate with greater
security.
Evening star., 1921-08-01
THREE CHILDREN KILLED,
Fourth Will Die as Result of Cav
ing Sand Bank, .

!EASToN. Md, August 1.-Three chill
dren were killed and one was 80 seriously
injured that she will die, whom a sand
bank under which they were playing late
yesterday caved in, burying them.
The dead are: Annie Belle Collision,
aged seven; Ernest Covey, aged twelve,
and Susie Covey. aged eight. The in
jured child. Lena Covey, aged nine.
When the children failed to return
home for supper Mr.. Collision began
search. Nearing the sand bank he heard
the means Of Lena and. after calling for
help. he dug her out in an unconscious
condition. Mr.. Covey and other citizens
Joined, and soon the bodies of the two
other Covey children were recovered.
All the children except Lena Covey
had been smothered under the sand, ac-
cording to medical examinations No
bones were found broken in any Of the
bodies.
Evening star., 1921-08-01
Photoplay Features.
STRAND-''Bert Walton.

Bert Wilton, presenting q comedy
skit entitled Who'll Be the Next One
to Cry Over You," heads the vaude-
Vile bill al the Strand Theater this
week and is well received. The title
is taken from a song that runs
through the act and which depicts
the trials and tribulations Of young
lovers. A musical act, entitled "A
Tyranny of Bliss" featuring Larry
Gordon and Florence .Jolice. Is also
well put on. Norton and Wilson In
'"The Diversions of 1921" is pleasing
for its music. songs and dance quail
f1cations. Juggling Ferrier in re-
markable feats and good acrobatic
act by Dura and Freeley complete
the vaudeville program. Dorothy
Dalton In Behind Masks" the film
version of E. Phillips Oppenheim's
novel, Jean Of the Marshes" is the
Aim attraction. 1t is an interesting
story of an orphan heiress. A COM
edy and news feature are added at
fractions.