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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-02-27
PRESIDENT PORRAS SIGNS
DECLARATION Or WAR
Ipy Associated Press. ]

PANAMA, Feb. ga presidential
decree issued this evening declares
the country has been Invaded and
recites the necessity Of expelling the
invaders. 1t suspcnds individual
rights under the Constitution and
calls upon all Panamans between Is
and 10 to register for military serv-
Ice and convokes the National As.
sembly for special ten-day session,
beginning March /.
The President, assured that the en-
tire country is behind him. contem-
plates taking over dictatorial powers
for the defense of the republic, re-
lying upon the National Assembly to
CONFIRM his action.
The present intention of the Pres
ident Is TO convoke special session
of the Assembly on Tuesday for the
purpose of ratifying the declaration
of war and the Presidents dictatorial
powers.
sweeping order was issued this
afternoon by Eusblo Morales. Secre-
tary OF the Treasury and the In
terror. abolishing the constitutional
provisions regarding freedom OF the
press and establishing a strict CEN
sorship over Panaman- Costa Rican
developments.
While nothing has been learned re-
sardins the status OF hostilities in
the Coto district near the Pacific
frontier. where Costa Rican forces
on Monday occupied territory held by
Panama IL was learned automatically
this morning that hurriedly gathered
unorganized forces were being sent
from Panama In the direction OF
Bocas del Toro, whence come reports
that the Costa Rlcan garrisons across
the boundary are being reinforced.
i.nc,S Arms and Supplies.
Lack of arms and munitions with
which TO equip the Panaman forces
which the government continues to
organize still is proving an insur-
mountable difficulty. Every available
rife has been issued to the volun-
:ccr forces and national police who
have been sent forward to Coto and
Eocas del Toro. The belief is strong
ly held in official circles that the
United states government is in duty
bound 10 furnish the Panaman forces
with necessary arms, since he coun-
- hiSsii iiitu dtltT COIHpletlOn OF inc
Panama Canal treaty and has since
been in defenseless condition. The
dual nature of the obligations of both
republics under the treaty Is advanced
as An additional argument, especially
in the belief generally held that Cos
"a lica is counting upon tho support
OF the recently formed union OF Cen
trail American republics.
The Panaman government is nrg-
ing upon tho Canal Zone authorities
and the United States legation here
the adv!sability OF recommending that
the United States War Department.
issue the necessary war materials
and has expressed confidence that
such recommendation will be forward
ed to Washington. The United States
legation, is still without Instructions
from washington.
Hostil!tles have begun between
Panamanian and Costa Rican forces
in the vicinity OF Coto. on the Pa
cIfic end of the frontier between thu
two countries. 1T is said in unofficial
adviccs received here. Official con-
nrmation OF these reports. however.
Is lacking.
More than 1000 men enrolled for
(CPntinued on Page II. Col. j. 6
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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-02-27

eventually held, and pursuant TO
which monuments will be erected.
and the splendid battle museum.
which comes also with the land at
this price, will be conducted.
This site is beautiful for n me-
mortal park; thirty miles from Ar
lington. fifteen miles from historic
Fairfax, eighteen miles from en-
chanting Mount Vernon. twenty
miles from Warrenton, the capitai
of Mosley's confcdcracy, and not
much farther from Chief Justice
Marshalrs Old home. with Richmond
within two hours automobile ride.
and quaint old Manassas at the door
way. r.r
1t Is planned that tho meeting ar
range for incorporation. giving each
Southern State and organization one
member Of the board.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-02-27
HISTORIC BATTLEFIELD OF
MANASSAS TO BE PURCHASED
Option on Site Has Been Obtained, and incorporation
Conference Will Be Held III Neutrality-suspicious.
lives From All Southern States Invited

An option has been obtained by
Major L. w. r.. Ewing, past historian
In chief, S. C. v, and Mr.. Westwood
Hutchinson. commander Manassas
Camp. u. c. V. for the purpose OF
buying tho land on which tho battle
of first Manassas was mainly fought.
and on which second Manassas closed.
known as the Henry farm. with the
privilege of purchasing within two
years from January !, 1927. at the
price of $4,000.
The Governor of each State of the
South, the United Confederate Vet
Grams, Sons of Confederate Veterans
and United Daughters of the Confed-
eracy arc invited TO attend an or
ganization meeting To be held at the
Raleigh Hotel, Washington, d. c.,
March 5, 1921, at which plans will be
arranged under which title will be
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-02-27
RECORD PASSAGE OF
HUGE ARMY BUDGET
IS MADE BY SENATE
S31, 100000 Added to Sum
Decided On by Low
er Body.
INCREASE OF $4,000 MEN
OVER NUMBER SET BY HOUSE
Another Amendment to Bill
Bars Any Later Deficiency
Appropriations.
RECOGNIZE TWO GENERALS
war records OF Lisgctt. and Bull
lard Bring Promotion-Iscc-
commended by Pcrslling.
RECOGNIZE TWO GENERALS
war Records OF Lisgcit and Bull
lard Bring promotion-Iscc-
commended by Pcrsl,ing.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 26.--The army
appropriaiion bill. carrying Sac. ooO.-
~" anu providing for An army of an
average strength OF $4,000 men. In
stead OF 10000 voted by the House.
Tor the next fiscal year, was passed
'onish, by the Senate aud srnt 10
conference
The big army buds Il went through
III record time Of less than iince
HOURS. opposition TO the army In
crease provisions and the total IN
crease OF s3l.o0o.0O0 made o.cr tho
House bin falling to ,natcr.al;zc.
Immediately after passage OF tho
army bill. Senator poindcxter. Repun-
iican, OF Washington. moved To .akc
up The navy appropriation bili, the
last Of the appropriation measures
before the Senate. but Withdrew his
motion when IL was announced that
an agreement had been made witt.
leaders by Senitor Borah RcpuLl.-
can. OF Idaho. that the naval L.l
should wait until nrxt wecn
In passing the army measure, the
Senate added AN amendment, re-
dnestcd 10y General Pershini:. pro-
|viding for promotion - :hn G-:sJc
/ of Northumberland OF Major-Cen-
erals HuE:nr LigGett and Robcr, l..
Bullard. who commanded fell armies
overseas. Chairman Wadswortii. of
the Military Committee. offered III.
amendment. stating that the war
record OF the two officers JUSTIFIED this
recognition.
The Senate provisions increasing
hn eli In
900 went through with a rush after
the Senate had adopted an amend
ment b.. Senator Borah limiting army
expenditures 20 tho sotal carried in
the Senate bill and operating TO bar
any deficiency appropriations later.
Senator Wadsworth said he fol;
sure the incoming administration
would keep the army within the 49,
600 limit set by Congress. lie ex-
planned that the army on July
would aggregate about 100000 men
and that with prospective reductions
il would number by January y. next.
10000 men.
Among the senate Military Com
mittca increases in appropriations
adopted was an increase from sls,-
100000 to 100000 for tho army
air service. The Senate also adopted
the proposed increase from 81 10000
to s2,500,000 for vocational education
In the regular army. and another
amendment increasing from s350.O0o
TO 100000, the appropriation for
Alaskan roads.
y committee amendment providing
Tor discharge, upon request. of men
in the regular army with more than
enc years honorable service also was
adopted.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-02-27
PRINCESS MAToIIIA is
NEPORTED OUT OF DANGER
LEY Associated Press l

NEW YORK. Feb. o6-The coast
guard cutters Gresham and Merit,
reached the United States Shipping
Board TeNarkara. aground ten miles
west OF Fire Island. shortly before
noon today. a radio message to this
effect was received by the naval COM
munication service here.
The steamship Princess Matoika,
reported TO have struck an iceberg
or submerged wreck Off the New
ionndland coast Thursday night.
suffered no damage. said a radio mes
sage from the CAPTAIN Of the ship.
received here today by the United
states Mail Steamship Company.
The message added that the ves-
sci had struck something" but was
no,)in danger.
Tho Princess Matoika was former
y the German liner Princess Alice.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-02-27
SEMA TIE COMMITTEE REPORTS
IA VORABLY ON BONUS BILL
Proposes Use Of Interest on the $10OO0O0O 900 OF
American War Loans TO Allies in Financing Com
Observation-Disclosures All Tax Provisions

mittec eliminated ali of the tax pro-
VISIONS as approved by the House
ana adopted Senator McCumber's sug-
sestion as 10 the effective date.
Senator's Gerry. Rhode Island, and
Jones. OF New Mexico, Democrats.
were said 20 have been joined by
Senator la Toilette, Republican, Wis
cohsin, IN an effort TO make the bill
effective noXt July /. but their mo-
ton was defeated. The committee
also rejected a motion by Senator
Calder, Republican, New York. to
postpone operation OF the bill until
July I. 1924
Aside from striking out the tax
provision the committee made little
change in tho House bill, retaining
tho five options of a cash bonus based
on length of service. deferred certif,- ;
Continued on Page :. Col. 10
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10. Associated press-l

BLOOMINGTON. ILL. Feb. es.--
William Dalton. 1G-year-old banl;
c.erk. who stole $4,000 worth OF
barty bonds in Chicago Thursday.
an amount which the police sag il the
largest bond theft on record. was
caught IN q poolroom at Heyworth,
IL. near here today. All the bonds.
"Mcont oac for 500 that he used Tor
expenses. were recovered in Il small
leather bag that he had tossed into
q corner. while he played. az non
chalantly as II II contained old
clothes.
The boy said that taking the record
amount OF bonds was simple mat
tor, but that escape was not 80 easy.
lie was taken for :, rid. by an auto
isi. James Dennis, while trudginS
along the road TO iI.yworth. head
Ing In the general direction OF the
South" hut w!th no definite plans FOL;
Escape
Dalton VAS held tonight, awa!,in.
arrival Of bank officials from the
Northern Trust Company. Of Chicago.
which he robbed. These otliciais in
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-02-27
FIRE DOES 100000
DAMAGE IN OKLAHOMA
Many Valuable Records Destroyed In
City Hull BInxc mt state
Capital.
lBy Associated Press. /

OKLAHOMA CITY. OKLA, Feb. &c
--Fircmen continued today 10 pour
water on the cmbers OF fire which
broke out in the city Hall shortly
before last midnight and caused dam
age estimated at 100000 befor. il
was placed under control.
Many invaluable records were de-
stroycd Or damaged by water. The
basement and parts OF two OF the
three floors of the building were de-
stroyed.
Persons who sent him threatening
notes during the past few months
are believed by Mayor j. c. Walton to
have started the fire. he said. at n
meeting OF city commissioners late
today. lie said Il ive-gai,rn oil can
was found In the basement Of the
building after the fire. Police are en-
deavorinS TO trace the writer's Or the
notes
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-02-27
THREE OTHER SHIPS
REPORTED IN TROUBLE;
Try Associated pressl


NORFOLK. VA. Feb aG.-Some.
where east of Cape Henry the Ship
ping Board snip Saco. short OF fuel
Is slowly steaming toward Hampton
Roads. Nearer the capes is the
steamer city of Fort Worth. in tow
or the Western Glen. both shippin.
Board vessels. They are also pro
ceedins. 10 Hampton Roads.
Th;s makes five ships that wer,
disabled this week as n result di-
FectIy or indirectly OF the storm thi.
week
Advices received by the Shipping
Board stated the Saco. with 40 bar.
rels of oil. was 40 miles from Cape
Henry. and that, steaming ut reduced
speed. she was burning approx innate
ly 200 barrels day. Belief was ex-
pressed that at the low speed she
Continued OIL Page 9 Col 3)
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-02-27
TRANSATLANTIC STEAMER
HITS SUBMERGED MASS
Wreck OF Cape Race, Accord
ing to Reports.
1000 PEOPLE ARE on BOARD
Rendered Helpless by Damage 10
Steering Gear, but Is Brought
Under Control After Drifting
Seven Hours.

BOSTON. Feb. ec.-The ,ransailan-
tic liner PrinccsS Matoika, with 1000
passenSers, r. Genoa and Naples
struck an iceh..G or a submerged
wreck off Cape Race. y. F., Thurs
Gay night. was rendered helpless by
damage TO the steering gear. but ar.
ter drifting for seven hours. was
brought under control. Radiosrams
containing these advices were re-
ceired today at this port.
Princess Matoika had been prevl-
ousl:' ordered diverted here for anti
typhus examination
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-02-27
Gnrneia n.rrI,es u. s. M.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 2G.--Ry direc-
ton Of the President. Dr. Harry y.
Garfield. former Federal fuel admin
!straior, was today awarded Il Dis
inguished Service Medal by the War
Department. In making the award.
Secretary Baker said that the medal
was conferred for exceptionally val
liable services 10 the government as
Federal fuel administrator during tie
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-02-27
OFFER ALL THEY POSSESS
FOR RETURN OF DAUGHTER
l.aborer Announces Reward OF Home
and NextesR for News OF
Missing Girl,
[ by Associated Press.

KokoMO. IND. Feb. 26.-Mr. and
Mrs. Roy Creason. parents of sofia
Creason. lS-ycar-old telephone op-
orator, who disappeared March Is.
1920, are Offering Il reward of every
thing they possess for definite news
OF their missing daughter.
The offer includes cottage home
valued at $1,000 and 500 IN cash.
creason is a laborer.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-02-27
wichita FAN. In. Zig Fire.

WICHITA FALLS, rENAS. Feb a6.
Approximately 1000 bales of cotton
and the west sheds and office OF the
Neil +. Anderson Compress here were
destroyed by iirc early today. The
loss was estimated between $4,000
md S2oO.U00
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-02-27
REDS TAKE TlFLls
Capital OF Georgia Hcpublic Again
81. Is in Hands OF BIOL
ShcNiNtS.
10y Associated Press.l


CONSTANTINOPLE. Feb. o6.-Tiflis.
capital OF the republic of Georgia.
Is again in the hands OF the Bolshe-
visits. according TO reports received
here today. The Soviet forces which
were reported in recent advices to
have occupied the Tiflis arsenal. but
were later expelled by the Georgians,
now are said 70 DO rc-cntcring the
city.
The Bolshevist force attacking
Tihis, which was recruited from all
the Russian regiments in the eau
casus and Azerbaijain, has united
with the Red Armenians. according
10 a Tidis message sent to the Elk
change Telegraph Company by it's
Constantinople correspondent lie
adds that the Georgian army is in
good order.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-02-27
PANAMA TO WAGE WAR
ONCOS7A RIGA; DRASTIC
CENSORSHIP ORDERED
Proposed Law Would Hit
Cupid Salar Plexus Blow
my AssocIntcd I,res..I

KNOXVILLE. TENN, Feb. ID
Never nEnin will nm obstinate
parent awake some fnr morning
to lind that daughter hns eiopcd
with the chauffeur. IL n bill Itep-
Preventative Lowe In preparing
finds favor In the Assembly. The
hill absolutely tabO0s ioyc-at-
hrst-s!Eht. Marrlcd-tOm Sc
Tncnce. requiring fifteen days no
tice In the public press, IL one OF
tho prerequisites to marriage.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-02-27
Chnmn Clark necoycrx,

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2G.--Repro.
sentative Champ Clark, OF Missouri
practically has recovered from the
attack of pleurisy. which has con.
f,hedehim to his bed for tho past ter
days, his physician, DIR. Jesse Shoup
announced today.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-02-27

PARIS, Feb. 26.-Announcement
that the Georgian forces had evacu-
ated Tifis was made by the French
Foreign Office this afternoon.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-02-27

Best way,yto Balto.-YORK. RIVER
LINE. 5;l0, r; NJ. Eek. Sun.--Adv.
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Continued on Page .. Col. ID
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-01-03
LARGE MOONSHlNE
STILL IS SEIZED
Federal and Municipal Of
ficers Cooperate on
Two Raids

large mounshine still, COM
pletely equipped, and capable Of
making five gallons OF whisky, was
found In the building cast of the
Peoria avenue road, "A mile north
east Of Tulsa early Sunday after
noon by n party OF city and federal
officers. The still and one gallon
OF corn whisky was conficatcd. and
". +. Fcnmure, who appeared to be
in charge OF the house, was arrested
and held for the federal autnori-
ties.
Whereabouts OF the still was
learned sunday morning by captain
George Blaine, ana after he and
plain clothes officers Patton. VIII
kcrsun and Anderson had made
sure that II was I'm the building.
known ms the Laura Williams road
house. he called IN ". T.. Ellis. de-
putty United states marshal. and the
raid was made.
The same officers also rIidcd tho
residence at 1915 South Wheeling
avenue, occupied by &. A. and Tiny
Barker, and cOnfiscated one gallon
Of whisky. The Barkers were also
arrested.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-01-03

NEW YORK. Jan. Eight hun
dred homeless and unemployed men
started the new year by sleeping in
the news of one of New YORK $
most historic churches---St. Mark =,
in the Bowery--early today. The
men. part OF "A crowd of moro Than
| 900. met in n Bowory hall on New
Years eve and planned to break into
the church for the nights lodging II
admittanco was refused them. But
when they approached the ancient
cdifice in Second avenue. they
found It brilliantly illuminated and
the rector, Or. william Norman
Guthrie, waiting for them with an
inwtation to come inside. When the
mNcly crowd had settled in the
pews Doctor Guthrie addressed them.
saying that while 1t would be
"worsc than crime" 10 use "A church
for any except religious exercises,
no Christian minister in his senses
could refuse To yield an emergency
shelter.
MAY the churches do their lit
tie he said. "to show themselves
worthy of the confidence of the
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-01-03
GUM TO ADDRESS AD MEN
Financial Outlook OF 1921 10 BE
Tonic of Banking Secretary

Eugene sP. Gum, secretary Of the
Oklahoma State Bankers associa-
tion, will be the guest of the Ad-
vertising club of Tulsa at its weekly
meeting dinner Tuesday noon at Ho-
tel Tulsa. THE Outlook for 1921"
will be the topic Of Mr.. Gums ad-
dress, and Il. A. Guise. secretary Of
the Ad club. Is asking all members
TO be present to hear the visitors
remarks.
"Mr. Gum knows financial condi-
tions of the business world much
better than the average man" says
Mr.. Gulse In his letter. "fle is a
very interesting and forceful speak
er, and his viewpoint will be worth
great deal TO you.
III you are optimistic, hear Gum
and become more enthusiastic over
the outlook in 1921. II you are
pessimistic. quit chewing the rag 3
chew gum and hear Cum, The sec
retary will see 10 it that each and
every member of the club is furnish
ed with plenty of gum. In fact. we
are going Ia have Il gum chewing
contest. Indigestion, sour stomachs,
and, the blues will be forever forgot
ten"
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-01-03
BIG CONCERT CROWD
Difficult Numbers by Municipal hand
Well Received by an Audience
of Three Tl,puSand

IRA CtiCdlly every scat was occupied
at the free concert of the Tulsa mu-
nicipaf band given at Convention
han sunday. afternoon and the en-
thusiastiC reception given the most
difficult numbers indicated the pop
ularity to which the organization has
attained
The overture. "Itosamunde," 10y
Schubert, the first number on tn
program was played In a most spirit
cd manner and the difficult number
was greatly appreciated
The Moorish suite. The Courts oi
Granada" by the Spanish composer
Chapi. was also well played and Its
interesting character pleased the au-
dience. Probably the most difficult
number on the program was the
overture "Jubel." by Weber. and was
rendered very satisfactorily.
The soXtette from Lucia iii Lam
mermoor," played 10y six instru'
mentalists called for AN encore. The
players were Messrs. Edgar Gambill
| L. II. Kelly, X. II. Ransom, w. X
liawkinson, Joseph Lynch and c. w
Langley.
The soprano solo By Mrs. Lloyd
Mitchell was rendered so well that
an encore was demanded.
A short talk was made during the
| intermission by Charles O'Connor
one of the organizers of the band. il,
said that the crowd present was b,
far the biggest thus far and asked
| all present to advertise the band st
that the hall would be filled at al
succeeding concerts.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-01-03
FIRST TO. OPEN TODAY
Patrons OF Both National Banks to
lie Greeted by Officers OI the
Two Institutions. .

After two-day holiday. during
which all records and furniture OF
the Union National bank were
moved to the new location, the new
First Naional bank will open Mon
day morning for business. The Of
iicers and employees OF both banks
have been combined into one force
to take care of the increased bust :
ness and additional windows have
been opened in the main lobby. So
that patrons of both banks may
transact business with the same tel
lers as before a teller from each
bank has been placed in each cage,
and in other departments the same
plan has been followed.
Officers Of the new bank will be
stationed in the lobby to greet GUS
toners and 10 see that they find the
proper window or department. and
in addition an information desk has
been provided near the front on
trance. The officers of the bank
state that they have worked out
every detail OF the consolidation 30
completely that the average patrI>,
will hardly realize that a change has
been made, According TO an an
nouncement made Saturday 1t is not
necessary for patrons To come to the
bank unless they have business 70
transact, as an arrangement has been
made whereby they may continue
to use their present pass books and
check books until convenient TO
change them.
The consolidated institution is lo-
Gated in the First National Bank
| building at the corner of Fourth
and Main streets.