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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-04-13
PRESIDENT REJECTS LEAGUE.
DEMANDS SCUTLNRAH RATES
High Lights in Presidents Message; Turns
Back on League, Suggests Peace Plan

FIRST IN mind must be
though some
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EXPRESSION OF the American
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industry ana 1t is our purpose
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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-04-13
TANK COMPANY TO Be
FORMED IN RICHMOND
Meeting OF Organization Called for
Friday Night at Grays' Armory
by John Bocock.
FIFTY MEN ARE REQUIRED
General Stern Will Be Principal
Speakcr-Iwo Positions Paying
$3.50 and S130 Per Month In.
cludcd.
FIFTY MEN ARE REQUIRED

All men Interested in the forma-
tion OF tank company In Ricl nond
to form pnrt OF tho National Guard
division OF this area. will meet a, tho
oihcers' room OF the Grays' Armory
next Friday night mt 8 o'clock.
The government has sisniflcd lis
intention of placing such n company
here II enough men can be interested
TO bring the number OF members ur
10 the required strength. John 30.
COCK slI Mutual Building. is in
charge OF the recruiting.
Under the army regulations, the
minimum personnel ui such n com
pany is fifty men. while the maxi
mum Is los. The government will
furnish them with fifteen whippet
tanks for training purposes.
During the summer, n fifteen day
period is provided. when thorough
instruction with the tanks them
selves will be given. and during the
remainder OF the time. the men will
be drilled as infantry. though they
VIII be given lectures in machine gun
work, handling of tanks signal work
ana map-making and reading.
AT the Friday meeting Adiutant
General 10 Lane Stern will be the
principal speaker. while several other
men are expected to be present and
make addresses. sergeant-instruc.
tor is already in Richmond. ready to
begin work when there are enough
men to start.
No officers have been elected tor
the company yet. Besides the COM
missioned officers, there will be n
hrst sergeant, staff sergeant, Ave
dnty serEeants and nine corporals.
Ihe company will be divided into
three platoons. In addition there are
Two positions in the company for
mechanics. paying $3.50 and s1ao per
month, respectively.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-04-13
NEW YORK;S DRY LID
IS CLAIMPED TO STAY
(By United News.l

NEW YORK, April 12.-Blue in the
face from thirst. New York is still
getting prohibition I'm dishearteninE
doses, with no prospect that the po-
lice enforcement will relax as long
as Governor Miller and the RepubIi-
can administration. which passed the
State prohibition enforcement law,
remain in Albany.
TIL" police S,ade more than seventy
five arrests today. continuing their
rigid Interpretation and enforcement
of the recently enacted dry law. and
with the receipt of Information
straight from the top" that the en-
forcement is ION the level" pros
porous and popular drinking places,
which operated openly for nearly two
years in defiance OF the Federal au-
thorities. either closed their doors or
absolutely quit selling liquor.
Democrats gave vent to dry.
rasping laugh when 1t was explained
In Tammany quarters that liberal"
voters need not blame the police for
obeying the law. but the State ad-
ministration for passing It.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-04-13
ALDERMEN CONCUR
IN SCHOOL BOND ISSUE

Without n dissenting voice las,
night the Board of Aidsrmen con-
Cured In the ordinance concerning
the issue OF s1.5Oo,Oto In bonds TO,
the purpose Of purchasing property
and building schools The original
ordinance provided for an annual
Issue Of 100000 in bonds for the pur.
pose.
Councilman Thomas B. Morton in
troduced an amended ordinance
bringing forward the issues. SO that
instead of three years, the work
might be started within two years
and completed one year earlier than
originally proposed.
Mr.. Morton indicated that in thus
bringing forward the bond issues
many men now unemployed might be
benefited. the schools would be COM
pleted earlier and the city might de-
rive DEMENT'S from the lower prices
for material and labor
The ordinance provides for the first
issue as OF July l, this year, the
second on January /. 1929. and the
third on July l. 1922.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-04-13
NEW BASE PRICES IN
u. S. STEEL GOODS

NEW YORK. April 12.-Substantial
reductions In the bnse selling prices
OF the products of the United States
Steel Corporation and its subsidiaries
were announced tonight by Ebert II.
Gary, head of the corporation, after
consultation with tho presidents Of
the various companies. Tho new
prices become effective tomorrow.
{. o. b. Pittsburgh.
The list OF reductions follows: AKA
and heavier billets. from $3.50 to s37
n gross ton; slabs. si2 to S3S a gross
ton; sheet bars and small biIIets, s47
TO 500 gross ton; bars. s235 to
F2.l0 per 100 pounds; plates. s2.65 to
s2.2o per 100 pounds: structural, s245
TO S2.20 per 100 pounds; wire rods.
S57 to S4S gross ton; plain WIRE
base. 1885 to So per 100 pounds:
tin plate. 81 to {6.25 per base box
Wire nails in kegs were unchanged
at 1925 a base.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-04-13
HARDING MESSAGE
MEETS APPROVAL
Senators Approve Announce
ment That America Should
Take No Part in League.
PEACE PROGRAM PLEAsEs
"Irreconcilable" and "Reserva-
zionist" Groups Are Graft
fed Over Declaration.
PEACE PROGRAM PLEAsEs
[Rv Associated press. l


WASHINGTON. April l2.-Gcneral
approval OF President Harding's
declarations in his first message to
Congress today that the United States
could have no part in the present
league of nations. and that the state
OF war should be ended by congress
sional resolution WAS expressed by
Republican Senate leaders. both of
the "irreconcilabIc" and reservations
.st" groups
Senator Lodge, of massachusetts,
the Republican leader. who led the
long fight for reservations to the
treaty OF Versailles. said he waa "ex-
tremely pleased by the message.
which he declared, Separates us
from the league and approves passage
OF the Knox resolution"
Pence RIII Picnscs All.
Senators Johnson. of California, and
Borah. of Idaho. leaders OF the cir
reconcilablns," expressed gratifica-
ton that the President had definitely
rejected the present league and had
declared for restoration of pcacc by
congressional action. They expressed
doubt, however. that the treaty OF
Versailles with the league covenant
excluded. could be put into shape for
ratiiication-a possibility suggested
by Harding.
Senator Hitchcock. of Nebraska,
acting Democratic leader. who led
the Wilson forces In the Senate for
ratification of the treaty and league
expressed disappointment at the
Presidents message. He declared
that by refusing to enter the league
the United States had refused to
take part in the effort to stabilize
the social. business and government
tai conditions of the world, wUilon>
which. he said. there could hN neitnt i,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-04-13
TWO-GUN BANDIT
ROBS STOREKEEPER
Takes $50 From Park Avenue
and Meadow Street Con-
fectionery.
PROPRIETOR PuRsuEs THIEF
Hurls Bottles and Bricks at
Fleeing Highwayman, Who
Makes Escape.
PROPRIETOR PURsUEs THIEF

Archer Pratali. proprietor of tho
Park Avenue Confectionery. at Park
Avenue and Meadow Street. com.
Dlained to the police last night tina,
his store was held up by n bandi,
who entered with gun In each hand
took about $50 in currency and cash
and then made his exit.
According to the story told by
Pratali. the two-gun man entered
his place of business about II O'Clock
last night lie laid ono revolver on
the counter while he proceeded to
ransack the store Of all it's cash
which amounted TO about $50.
When he had finished his work. he
picked ur his gun and started out OF
the store. though he kept the pro.
Drictor well covered.
AS soon as the man had made his
exit, Pratali started after him, hurl-
ing bottles. Bricks and anything else
that came hcndy after the fleeing
bandit but failed to halt him. The
last the owner saw of the possessor
OF his cash he was heading up a
nearby alley. going full speed.
In his description given to tho
police. Pratali said that the robber
was "A thin man. wearing n khaki
shirt. covered with n coat. He wore
no mask, and did his work thorough
ly, though quickly.
Police were Immediately notified of
the incident, and began their search
which has not yet resulted in any ar
rests
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-04-13
HOUSE BILLS CONTINUE
TO SWAMP CONGRESS
Measures Range From Tax Plans to
Creation of Commission to In
vcstigatc Lynchings.
WOULD PROHIBIT STRIKES
Senator Aslurst, Democrat, Ari-
zonn, Declares for the Purchase
of Lower California From the
Mexican Government.
IRvAssnclated prcssl

WASHINGTON, April l2.-While old
and new legislative proposals In the
Senate today numbered less than 500.
rs compared with 2.5O0-odd yesterday
in the House, they ranged from tax
plans, through antistrike legislation
to adjustment of international debts.
Senator Smoot. Republican, Utah.
put In his bill establishing n sales
tax in lieu of excess profits taxing
methods. and also an embargo nena-
ure against wool Importation. Sena-
tor King, Democrat, also of Utah. pro-
posed to make conferences ID assist
price fixing criminal, and also TO nuke
conspiracics to hamper movement of
freight and persons" In Interstate o
commerce Illegal.
Senator poindexter. Republican,
Washington. followed the same track
with bill designed to prohibit strikes
in interstate commerce.
Senator Reed, Democrat. Missouri,
reintrOduccd resolution suggesting
that the President ask Great Britain
whether her West Indian possessions
could not be ceded TO the United
States in part payment of present in
debtedness. added n suggestion for an
{rrnt;n,,nI -. Dn--
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-04-13
CRISIS IN STRIKE;
|. TRIPLE ALLIANCE
SETS TIME TODAY
Machine Guns and Tanks
Guard Streets in Gl.sgow

LONDON. April l2.-Fivc hun
drcd marines, with machinc-gunB
ana tanks. were dispatched 20
Glasgow tonight to re-enCorce the
already stiu-. military forces
there In dealing with the coal
otr'kc situation. This action came
as the result OF threatened serious
developments In that quarter fol-
lowing tho rejection by the strikL
ers OF terms of settlement pro-
posed by Premier Lloyd George
In conference today.
Tho forces at Glasgow were
Augmented because the popula-
ton in the Clyde districts has a
strong Communist element. AT
Newcastle there iB also q big dig
play of force. including armored
cars.
The government clalms that the
crown forces now total $4,000,
which number is deemed neces-
sary to preserve order.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-04-13
COLOMBIAN TREATY TO
De RATIFIED PROMPTLY
Senator Lodge Says Quick Action
Would Improve Relations With
Latin America.
PRESIDENTS MESSAGE READ
MIR. Harding, in Noto to Senate on
March o, Declares Early and Fa.
vorable Consideration of Pact
Would Be Helpful.
PRESIDENTS MESSAGE READ
LBy Associated Press. |

WASHINGTON, April 12.-Openfne
Senate discussion OF tho Colombian
treaty, Senator Lodge. of Massa-
chusetts. Republican leador and
chairman Of tho Foreign Relations
Committee. declared today that
prompt ratification OF the pact In its
amended form would BIO consistent
with the expressed views OF Theo-
dore Roosevelt and not inconsistent
with the position assumed in 1917 by
Senate Republicans.
Ratification OF the g-pending
pact in It's present form, Senator
Lodge said. would improve relations
between the United States and the
republic of Latin America, and would
work to the advantage Of the United
States in the world contest for oil.
Reads Presidents Message.
Senator Lodge read the March 0
message OF President Harding to the
Senate. heretofore unpublished, de-
consideration OF this treaty would be
very helpful at the present time in
promoting our friendly relationship"
and adding that the pact was "a fair
expression of our just and friendly
relationship with the republic of
Colombia"
The message of the President read
as follows:
Il very respectfully invite the at
tention of the Senate to- the pending
treaty which has been negotiated be-
tween the United States and tho re-
public OF Colombia. which was in tho
hands of your honorable body. with
full Information relating to it's ne
CONTINUED on Page 2, Col. 81
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-04-13
CHICAGO POLICE TO USE
WIRELESS IN CRIME DRIVE
IRy Associated Press.1

CHICAGO. April 12.-Wireless tele-
phones are TO be used by tho Chicago
police in their war on crime, II was
announced today. a $4,000 plant Is
being installed on the roof of the
City Hall for constant communication
with rifle squads, fire boats. fire en-
CINE houses. police stations and pa
troll wagons. At first the terminals
will have only receiving apparatus.
William G. Keith. commissioner OF
gas and electricity. who proposed the
experiment, said today he hoped ultI-
matcly to have every policeman equip
ped with receiving apparatus. which
weighs only few ounces and can be
concealed under his clothing.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-04-13
PEACE RESOLUTION
| is URGED IN PLACE
| OF FORMAL TREATY
Wants Ratification of Portions
of Versailles Pact, Protect
ing American Rights.
SEEKS EMERGENCY TARIFF
AND REVISION OF TAXES
Declares Faith in Maintained
Merchant Marine and in Prin-
ciple of Reduced Armament.
TO REPEAL PROFIT TAX
Mentions Railway Situation - In.
dorses List OF, Lesser Measures
Which Will Prolong Session.
SEEKS EMERGENCY TARIFF
AND REVISION OF TAXES
TO REPEAL PROFIT TAX
Mentions Railway Situation - In.
dorses List OF, Lesser Measures
Which Will Prolong Session.
tBy Associated Pross.l


WASHINGTON. April 12-Final
rejection of the Versailles league of
nations by the American government
was proclaimed to the world today
by President Harding in a solemn
pronounccment Of the foreign poll
cies of his administration.
Speaking before the new Congress.
assembled to write program OF
political and economic reconstruc-
eion. the President declared accept
ance of the league would be noth-
Ing short of q betrayal OF the man.
date of tho November elections. In
stead. no asked for a congressional
declaration of peace. and for ratif-
cation of those portions of the YER
satlles treaty which protect specia-
eally American rights and interests
In tho war settlement.
U. S. VIII Have No Fart.
Tn the existing league of nations.
worid-governing with its super
powers. this republic will have no
part" he said. at Is only fair to
say to the world in general. and to
our associates In war In particular.
that the league covenant can hay.
no sanction by u.s."
The declaration was answered by
tremendous demonstration, In
which Republican Senators and Rep
resentatives led. while most OF their
Democratic colleagues sat silent and
unsmiling. After Weighing tho words
of tho chief executive the senatorial
group OF treaty irreconcilables to-
night were claiming complete vic
tory. predicting that even the .por-
tions of the treaty indorsed by Mr.
harding mover would receive sena-
torial approval
Gives Attention to Tariff.
In his recommendations for domes-
tic legislation, the President gave
greatest attention to tariff and tax
revision and to the railway situation,
though he indorscd list of lesser
measures which congressional leaders
declared might proiong the special
session until the snow files. He also
took occasion in his address of near
ly nm hour to declare his faith In a
maintained merchant marine and In
the principle of armament reduction
without asking for legislation on
either subject.
Pnrty Pledges Itself.
An emergency tariff to correct Sc
rious disorders in American indus
try was placed at the head OF the
Presidents requests. and within an
hour after he finished speaking the
House Ways and Means Committee
agreed to report tomorrow the emer-
gency measure passed at the last
session and vetoed by President VIII
son. For the permanent tariff bill
that Is to be framed later. Mr. Hard
ing made no specific suggestions ex-
cept that 1t follow the principle OF
protection.
Similarly, the President refrained
from detailed recommendations on
taxation, contenting himself with a
general discussion of tho situation
tint
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-04-13

the high school cadet uniform and
especially the full dress suit. Il is
through her request that all mem
bers of tho graduating classes who
belong to the cadet battalion Will
wear the full dress uniforms.
This is expected to be the largest
reception ever attended by any stu
dent body I'm Richmond. The Feb
ruary graduates totaled about seven
ty-nve and the applicants for d.
piomas In June number over 600. All
OF the members OF these classes who
have heard of the affair have cx-
pressed their delight to be tho guests
OF the State official.
IT Is tho intention of the Governor
and Mrs. Davis to show the students
Rn enjoyable evening and will have
dancing ono OF the leading features.
For the benefit OF the pupils who do
not dance, arrangements are being
made 70 furnish other entertainment,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-04-13
KILL MAN WITH AXE;
CUT WIFE AND BABY

LAKE CHARLES. La. April 12.-
Three suspects are being held by
the police In connection with tie
death this morning Of Frank Scalisi,
local merchant, who was killed by
being struck with an ak as he lay
sleeping. His wife and small child
were Injured.
Robbery is believed by the police
to have been the motive for the
crime. as they report finding evidence
that the home was ransacked and n
number OF articles of value. incIud-
ing small amount of money car
ried away. An entrance was gained
through dining-room window.
Scalisi was struck on the neck
with the AK. the blow making n deep
cash and breaking his neck. Death
was instantaneous. A second lick
was aimed at his wife, but the blade
Of the AK slipped from the handle
and the woman and her small child,
sleeping by her side. received only
bruises.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-04-13
MISSION WORKERS
. TO CONVENE TODAY
Every State in South Will Be
Represented at Methodist
Gathering.
OPEN AT CENTENARY CHURCH
First Public Session Scheduled
for 8 O'clock This
Evening.
OPEN AT CENTENARY CHURCH

Several hundred delegates to the
Woman's Missionary Council OF the
South Will be In Richmond today for
the opening session OF the confer
cncc. which will convene at the Con-
senary Methodist Church at $3.50 this
morning. Every state in the South
Will be represented at the gathering.
which is meeting in Richmond for
the frat time.
The conference will open this morn
ing with meetings OF The various
committees at o:3c o'clock In the
Centenary Methodist Church, head
quarters for the convention AT 4
o'clock the workers conference of
the council will meet In the Seventh
Street Christian Church. This meet
ing was also scheduled to take pIacc
In the Centenary Church, but, due 10
alterations being madH on the pulpit,
the change oi place was necessary.
The workers conference will be held
under the direction of Mrs. II. l.
Hobby. president OF the Alabama
district.
Firnt Public Meeting.
at o'clock In the evening the
first public meeting will be held in
the Centenary Church. with Rev. 7.
a. Smoot. pastor OF the church pre-
siding. Addresses VIII be made by
Mrs. ]. H. Mccoy. secretary OF tn.
Gulf and Eastern divisions, and Mrs
J. w. Downs. secretary OF the West
ern division. Rev. a C. Ximibrunncr
will give a stereopticon lecture DR..
Iimibrunner has recently made a
survey OF the Bethlehem Negro Com
| nunity House In Nashville. Tenn.
Most interesting to the delegates
will be the reviews of the councils
fContinued ON PAGE Coi ~
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-04-13
GOVERNOR WILL ENTERTAIN (,
JOHN MARSHALL III CLASS
Invitation Is Issued at Meeting of BodyMore Than 200
Expected to Attend Event at Man
sion on April 26.

Governor and Mrs. Westmoreland
Davis have extended an invitation to
the members OF the graduating
classe OF John Marshall High School
to attend reception which will be
given in the Governors Mansion
Tuesday night. April &c. The recep.
tion will begin at 0 o'clock. and each
member OF the June and February
graduating classes are expected to
attend.
James G. Harwood, principal OF tho
school. announced yesterday at a
special assembly OF the juno gradu-
ating class, that this was the first
time tho Governor and his wife had
ever entertained the graduating class
since he has been principal OF tho
school, and probably the first tlmo In
the history OF the Richmond High
School. u
As Mrs. DaviS1,has always admired
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-04-13
LNCENDLARLES FAIL IN FIVE
ATTEMPTS TO BURN SCHOOL
New Orleans Institution Closely Guarded-Fames Dis
covered by Teacher-Bu Building Filled With Children.
Student Said to Be Under Suspicion.

sembly room in the basement and
was soon extinguished by voiun-
teer bucket brigade OF teachers and
pupils.
The fire marshars office was i'm
mediately notified OF tho nth at
tempt to burn the building and an
official hurried to tho scene. Hc
stated Letter that he found a clue.
which he believes will lead to the
discovery Of the would-be arehug, but
refused to disclose what It was.
One OF the pupils OF the school Is
said to be under saspicion- Ns
All the ave attempts TO burn tho
building were made while the school
was In sessiou aud the building nllsd
With cffidran oftvariouA ages.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-04-13
ARREST ALABAMA MAN
ON CHARGE OF MURDER

RUSSBLLVILLE. ALA. April 12.-
Martha Henderson, %. Is dead, and
+. r. Hall, proprietor of a grocery,
is in Jail. charged with shooting her
to death as she was about to enter
his store this afternoon.
According to witnesses. the young
woman came here from Florence this
afternoon. called Hall over tho tele-
phone and threatened to kill him if
he did not come to her in twenty
minutes. On his refusal to heed her
summons. witnesses say. she crossed
the street to his store and was shot
near the heart and twice In tho back
as she turned. Death was instan-
taneous. Hall is 80 years old and has
wife and four children.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-04-13
100000 SACKS or COFFEE
PURCHASED BY BRAZIL
(By Associated Press. !

RIO JANEIRO, April 12.- More
than 100000 sacks of coffee have
been purchased in this city and at
Santos by the government since
March 80. says the Corrio dc Mania.
T. newspaper declares the govern
ment is thus carrying out its an
nounced intention to intervene In the
market for the purpose OF raising
tho price Of Brazil's loading prod
uct and improving foreign exchange.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-04-13
1ARWE FLYERS WILL
LAND HERE TODAY

Major Roy S. GciEer. one of the
.st-known 1yers in the Marine
orps, and officer In charge OF the
,iation field at Quantico, Is expect
to arrive by airpiane this morn
& about 1880 o'clock to be the
uest of DR.. Leslie d. Wiggs.
Major Geiger Will be accompanied
Y Captain Il. o. Summers. They
Ill be met at the Fair Grounds.
h.,"o they Will land. by Commander
c. Johnson, United States Navy;
aptain Howard. Lieutenant Thomp-
IN, United States Marine Corps, and
representative OF the Flying Club
+. Virginia.
They Will be the guests of DR..
Iiggs at luncheon at the wcstmorc-
,nd Club at o'clock.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-04-13
MAKE RECORD TINE
nv FORMING MILITIA

With the record OF having been
formed In the shortest time of any
militia company in Virginia, the or
ganization at Chase City will be mus
tered into service next Monday night,
completing the First Battalion of the
Second Provisional Regiment Vir-
ginia National Guard.
Recruiting was conducted by Cap
tain Goode D. Reynolds. and In ten
days he signed up fifty-scven men
to join the organization. The bat
talon will be under the command of
Major Heirne opie. OF Staunton.