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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-05-07
so ATTEND PRESBYTERIAN
MEETING IN BLACKSBURG

BLACKSBURG. VA, May c.
About eighty delegates from the
counties and cities within the bounds
of Montgomery Presbytery are at
tending the twentieth annual meet
ing OF the Woman's Auxiliary in the
Presbyterian Church at Black sburg
Previous TO the meeting ample ar
rangements had been made for the
accommodation of all delegates by
the housing comittee, Mrs. T.. II. Price
and Mrs. S. II. Pritchard. and the
visitors were met ut the trains by the
reception committee, Mrs. w. G. Con-
ncr, chairman. Cars were provided
for their transportation TO the homes
assigned them.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-05-07

The New Palace of Sweets--the home
OF tho famous Coles Cakes. Candies
Creams, Ices. Pastries. etc.-ls now In
greatly enlarged quarters, just around
the corner. from the old location.
Here, with tho increased facilities
Richmond has confectionery second to
mono in the entire South.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-05-07
..u.. Observation-Disclosures ~.

OF Saunders estate. has
brought suit against all three for
$4,000. The suit was fled In the
city Circuit Court by savage & Law
renee, attorneys for the plaintin.
Saunders was riding out Myers
Avenue about a. NJ. December 20.
1920, In II for-hirc car. when il ran
into an excavation that had been
maze by the Lassiter company. plain
I'll alleges for the Virginia Railway
and Power Company. Both parties
and the city are responsible for the
death OF Mr.. Saunders. which ensued
on the SAME day because they left
the excavation unguarded and unlight-
oil
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-05-07
AUTO PLUNCEs THROUGH
BRIDGE into STREAM
Driver Kicks Way Out and Escapes
rs Car Sinks In Is Feet
0f Wafer

Especial to The Times piapatch.1
NORFOLK. VA. May s.-Blindcd
by the bright lights Of another chr
which was approaching. the taxicab
driven by Charles Mcpherson. early
today plunged through tho railing
on the Rivervicw Bridge Into fifteen
feet of water.
MCPHERSON. who was the only per-
son In the car. broke his way out OF
the car as 1t was sinking by kicking
Inc glass out Of tho door and swan
ashore. He was picked up and
brought to the city. little worse for
his experience. by another automo-
bile
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-05-07

Our new home represents everything
that refinement and elegance can suggest,
and we want you to attend our opening
tomorrow. inspect our splendid establish
ment and taste the dainty specials that
have made Coles famous.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-05-07
$4,000 SUIT ENTERED BY
DEAD MANS ATTORNEYS
Especial to The Times ,Dispatch.l

Especial TO The Times. Dispatch.l
NORFOLK. VA. May 6.-Charging
that Robert G. I.ass'ter & Co., Inc.
contractors; the Virginia Hallway and
Power Company and the CITY of Nor
folk. wcre negligent In leaving un-
lighted an excavation At thirty
eighth Street and Myers Avenue. into
which Robert NJ Saunders. passcn-
ger In for-hirc automobile. was
plunged and fatally Injured early
Christmas morning, j. S, Lawrence.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-05-07
REPORT 2 WHITE MEN ON
LYNCHBURG STACKER LIST

Especial to The Times Dispatch.l
LfSCHBURG. VA. May 6.-Tht
draft-slacker list for this city is un-
dcrstood to include the names OF two
white men and considerable num-
her OF negroes. One of the white
slackers Is said to he here now. but
the other disappeared during the war
and his family does not know now
where he is.
The negro list is made up largely
Of laborcrs who were imported her,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-05-07
nsIucs Dry Agents Force.

LYNCHBURCi, VA. May 6.-The
Federal prohibition raiding squad
Ahere has been cut from five to three
men for the remainder OF the fiscal
year. the reduction. It is said. being
made to keep the department within
ITS appropriation until the close Of
the year. June 80. Deputy Collectors
r. II. Drummond, Jr., and X. NJ
Coffey resigned recently to go Into
business and this left the stan here
at it's intended size without cutting
Of
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-05-07
TYPHOID FEVER CLAIMS
VICTIM IN PETERSBURG

ISpccial to The Times -Dlspatch.l
PETERSBURG. May 1.-The first
death in this city OF resident from
typhoid fever since October. 1919. oc:
Cured today. when 2o-ycar-oid
negro boy. one of family OF hve
suffering with tho discasc. died at the
Petersburg Hospital While there
have been three deaths from typhoid
in Petersburg during the past nine
teen months, all were nonrrs!dents
and were brought here for treatment
from the surrounding counties
six persons, all colored. are now
suffering from typhoid fever in this
city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-22
BACKING ALLGOOD IN
 BOYCOTT ON MACHINERY

Montgomery July -(Special.)-- Many letters commenting the pro- posal to boycott manufacturers of farm machinery until they reduce their prices have been received by the state department of agriculture since the publication of the state meht of M. c. Allgood. commissioner of agriculture. which urged all farm CTS to work in unison for the reduc- tion of the prices of farm machinery.
 A letter arrived in the mail yes terday from a hardware dealer of Dyersburg, Tenn, J. E. Denson. who urged the commissioner to continue the campaign. T have read with great interest and hearty approval your article. Calls Buyers Strike on Farm Implements,' said the letter. T see no other means of relief from that class of profiteers and feel that as long as the farmers continue to buy at their prices there will be no reductions made. Keep the good work up and rest assured that you will have the cooperation of all first class dealers"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-22
Lewis on Trial for
 Robbing Marion 7 Bank During June

Hamilton, July M.-tSpeciaD-- Harlan V. Lewis, was placed on trial today charged with highway robbery in connection with the robbery of the Marion County Banking company here June g, when two masked men entered the bank, drawing pistols on Miss Dunn, assistant cashier. and securing S2,o97, making their escape in a Ford car
 The jury was drawn and the trial is in progress. A large number of witnesses are summoned onl bith sides. George Nelson testified to the best of his knowledge and belief that Lewis was one of the masked bandits who forcibly took his car on the river bridge one mile east of Hamil- ton after shooting twice through the windshield and assaulting him with stick. Russ Palmer the other man charged has never been arrested. The case will likely SO to the jury to- morrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-22
COL. SHELLEY RECEIVES
 MANY CONGRATULATIONS

Washington, July 21.--tSpecial)-- Lieut.. Col. James F. Shelley, Ala bamian. tried by a court-martial Tor having shot a negro hostler, Richard Christmas some weeks ago, ana cleared. was congratulated today by Alabama,s congressional delegation and hosts of friends in army and so- cial circles.
 The verdict of the court-martiai was delivered to Secretary or War Weeks this morning. It was agreeu upon unanimously. it is understooo' and on the first ballot. There IS a report tonight that an effort VIII fbe made by the Association Tor the Advancement of Colored Peopls 10 secure the indictment or Coiohei Shelley by a grand jury.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-22
Two Women Burn
 Themselves and
 Babies to Death
By Associated Press

Cleveland, Ohio, July 21.---BeleveG two babes left with them as boarders and who were about to be taken from them, police believe two women destroyed themselves and the chil- dren on a bed which they set afire in their home here today.
 The women were Mrs. Eliza Mosel- man, widow, TO- and her daughter, Lillie, 37. Mrs. Moselman was wealthy and both were eccentric in their way of living, police say.
 The baby victims were Helen Stankovich, three years old, and her 2-year- old brother, Felix,
 Felix was burned to death on his second birthday--today--a Helen had celebrated her third birthday yesterday.
 af Clutching the helpless children h their arms, the two women set the bed afire. police say the evidence shows, and when & neighbor man aged to break his way into the bed :. room, through locked doors, the four burned bodies were found on the bed, the arms of the women enclrcling the babes. The room was damaged but little The iron bed was red hot anc- all the bed clothing had beer burned away.
 The children, who were motherless had been left temporarily with the women by their father. John Stan kovitch, a former tenant, when ho went to Virginia to work on July |.
 Today Mrs Moselman received a letter from the children's father ask ing her to give his babies into the care of their grandmother, Mrs. Theresa White It was this letter, police believe, that prompted the tragedy. Police say the evidence m dicates the mother and daughter de. liberatcly fired the bed mattress ana killed themseives and the babies rather than give them up.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-22

Pensacola, Fla. Judy 2I.- Deputy Sheriff Cram of Bay county arrested 20 Chinese near West Ray tonight. The men were castnwsys from the two-masted schooner Viola. which burned late today on the gulf coast near hay. The survivors xaid 23 men were lost. The Chinese are alleged to have told Deputy Cram that they were bound for Chicago via Pen- sacola and that they would give hiBn $500 to allow four of them to escape. The csptnin of the schooner has not been located.
 The 70 Chinese. who arc In Jail at st. Andrews. in Ray countyA xas .3 of the men on the Viola were drowned when the schooner burned. hut officials arc unable to find any trace of the bodies
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-22
Raids on Homes of Prominent Mobilians
 Create Sensation

Mobile, July (Special) )--State law enforcement operators operating in Mobile created a sensation here to- day by raiding the homes of num- Der of the most prominent citizens of the city. Among the homes raided on search variants were those of Henry Hall, 972 Government street, for mer bank president; Albert P. Bush, head of the T. G. Bush Grocery com pany, and Mrs. H. G. Donald of 153 Church street. At the Hall home six bottles of blackberry wine were found, at the Bush home two bottles of beer and at the Donald place l3a bottles of home brew beer and 6i bottles of black kberry wine, according to the officers. The raids were con- ducted by Officers Crow, Moates and It is said that warrants will be swornr out for persons men tioned, charging them with violation of the prohibition law, and that an warrant, charging Mrs. Catherine Barlow, daughter of Mrs. Donald with violation of the prohibit ton law, will be sworn out. All those raided are pro ninent in social circles of the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-22
Banker, Sheriff and 6 Others Indicted
 on Liquor Charges
Fly Associated Press

Jacksonville, July 21.-R. E. Wheeler, chairman of the board of directors of local bank and trust company, ". II. Bowling, sheriff of Duval county and ?. M. Hopkins, garage owner, were arrested here late today and released on bonds of H,000 each, on charges of having con- spired to violate the federal prohi- bition laws.
 The arrests followed the returning of indictments in four counts by the federal grand jury today, which all so included four other men whose names are withheld
 The seven men are charged with having operated a whisky ring" which it is alleged Wheeler financed and Bowling protected The indict- ments set forth that Sheriff Dowl- ing appointed Hopkins deputy sher- fir, so his activities would not b. hampered. Hopkins. 1t is charged transported the whisky and in one instance brought several hundred cases into this country from the Bahama islands.
 The liquor handled by the alleged ring was stored at place near Orange park, few miles up the St. Johns river from here, the indict- ment states, and from this place was distributed.
 The grand jury findings were based largely, it is understood on the testl- mony of NJ. c. Conrad, former deputy sheriff, who is serving a sentence in the federal penitentiary at Atlanta for impersonating fed eral officer.
 Conrad was arrested several weeks ago as he left Wheeler's office with $500 he had accepted, 1t was testi- fled at his trial for his pledge or silence regarding information he claimed to have gathered on the opera tions of the alleged ring. 1t also was testified at Conrad's trial that Wheeler had entered into plan with police authorities to trap him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-22
JAPAN ID JOIN IN DISCUSSING
 FAR EAST ISSUE
Negotiations Progressing So Rapidly Formal Diplomatic Correspondence Soon
 Will Be Possible
By Associated Press

Washington, July 2l.--Rene wed confidence that Japan will consent to broad discussion of Far Eastern problems as part of the disarmament cnoference was evidenced in official circles here tonight arter another in formal exchange of views between the Japanese and American govern ments.
 During the day the Japanese am bassador, Baron Shldehera, called on Secretary Hughes at the state de- partment and they are understood to have discussed at length the situa- ton resulting from Japans reluc- tance to have the Far Eastern ques- tions subjected to debate in the dis al mament negotiations. 1t was in- dicated afterward that the mutual exchange was regarded as helpful by both sides and that the conversations soon might reach stage making possible a more formal diplomatic correspondence on the subject
 There was every evidence that the American government remained un-
 
 definitely any subject from the scope of the conference beforehand might prove a serious barrier to the dis armament discussion itself on the other hand, 1t was indicated that American officials had no desire 70 formulate list of the questions that it thinks should be discussed, and would be content if the TOXIC gcvernment simply agreed to come into the conference with an open mind as to consideration of anything vital to disarmament agreement
 Would Please U. S.
 Those in charge of the prelim- irary negotiations here have neuro with much interest the suggestion that some of the troubles of the con. ference might be obviated 1T sucn questions as the disposition or the Pacific island of Tap and the con trol of Shantung peninsular were settled before the delegates assem- ble. Although official comment IS lacking, 1t is manifest that such development would be highly pleas ing to American officials and that some steps may be taken to speed these questions toward solution.
 The view advanced in some Jap anese quarters that both Tap ana Shantung should be regarded as closed incidents outside the pur- eiew of the disarmament conference has found little support liere
 It was indicated today that despite the suggestion of British dominion statesmen for postponemeHt or the conference until next spring, ofii- c.als here believed the plan to begin sessions by early November would in the end find general acceptance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-22
CYST OF THE NEWS
GEHHRAL

GENERAL Long Jim forges to front in open cham pienshlp.
 Declares indicted White sox planned 1919 deal themselves. Republicans made promises wttn n0 Idea of carrying them out. Wall street transactions are or low record.
 Cotton goes up after switcnin9 back and forth.
 STATE Com mission takes time on hxing correct valuation.
 (:ist issues figures on cotton be- Ing carried over.
 First carload of watermelons Is shipped from Eutaw. Duncan urges farmers to adyertiSc their produce.
 Birmineham fig trees yieiaing good crop this year.
 Budxet fiEures being exceeded eity's activitiex-
 City bowed In grief at death of Dr. !. H. Phillips.
 Gwin c0mmends JuniOr Chamber for ~usEeAtions.
 semf-centenniaI plans outlined at club meeting. Seek to enJoin rates authorized In Meridian ease.
 officers declare Howell killing w~ll-coneelved plot.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-22
 LAST FURNACE AT GADSDEN SHUT DOWN

Gadsden. July 2l.-t Special. .)-No. blast furnace of the Alabama com pany in this city went out of com mission last night and every stack in the Gadsden district is now idle. At the present time the Alabama company has 5000 tons of iron in the yards here, and orders will be .illeI from the stock on hand.
 < Orders have kept the furnace run ming two months longer than was expected by the officials Only two watchmen will be kept on the job. The order calling for the shutdown ls for 50 days, and at the expiration of that time one furnace will be put back in commission. All of the em- ployes living in houses owned oy the company will be given free rent fer the 60-day shutdown
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-22
COTTON STATES
 SENATOR'S BACK
 D|AL'S MEASURE
RansdeII Only One Opposed to- Bill to Make Future Con- t.'acts Fair to Exchanges
 and Buyers
Ky HUGH ". ROBERTS Washington Bureau The AEe-Heral
 ROO Davidson Buildiu


 Washington, July ~tSpeeial.9s---, states are all but unanimous in favor of the bill of Senator Dial of South Carolina under the provisions of which all future contracts would be fair both to exchanges and purch- asers.
 This fact was developed in for nal conference participated in by 22 senators. Senator Ransdell of Louisi- ana. in which state one of the i'm portant exchanges of the country is located, Is said to have been the only senator opposed to the bill.
 Senator Underwood of Alabama, democratic leader. who ardently sup ported the forerunner of the Dial bill that introduced in the preceding Congress by former Senator Conner, declared In the conference that the legislation was necessary, and that while every courtesy would be ex- tended to Senator Ransdell to pre- sent witnesses to the committee on agriculture, there must be no deliber- ate effort further to procrastinate Following the conference, Senator Dial expressed belief that as soon as Senator Ransdell could induce his witnesses to come to Washington. the Dill would be reported He ex- poets to put 1t quickly through the Senate. The Conner bill. as Is recall ed passed the Senate but died in the House.
 Under the Dial bill. one half of a contract must be delivered in any two of the ten legal grades the pur- chaser might designate. The other half to be delivered in two grades designated by the exchange. The bill according to Senator Dial would pre- vent the exploitation of the cotton crop which he contends Is possible under present statutes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-22
20 Chinese Castavays From Burned Vessel Arrested on Coast of Florida
 Tell Officers23 Men Are Drowned
By Associated Press

t frese
 and express doubt ss to the truth of the story.
 The officers of the Viola are satd to have escaped through the woods to West Ray. where they hired an automobile which car ried them as far as ChipIey. sheriff Ellis of thls county. has been directed to search all trairs coming through here In m effort to find the men. and he has called tue United states authorities to his aid.
 The Vols was about 60 feet ioac and was equipped with sn,aIl gasoline motor, which s supposed to have caused the fire. Thf craft k unknown In these waters. although federal officials say they have hccn expecting snmgGIinE operations to he stsrted here aud have been watching for small vessel an- .rering the description of the Viola.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-22
POSTMASTERS MEET
 AT MONTGOMERY

Montgomery. July 2i.-tSpecial.)-- The annual convention of the third and fourth class postm tsters Of Ala bama was begun at the Exchanse hotel this afternoon with postmasters present from about 50 towns and cities.
 Although the convention Is only for third and fourth class postmast- CTS, all other postmasters were in vited, and among those of other classes present at the sessions were R. B. smyer of Birmingham and c. T. Fitxpatrick of Montgomery.
 Problems of the postmasters or the smaller offices will be discussed dur ing the convention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-22
Counsel for Small Will Argue That
 Chief Executiue of State Need Not
 Submit to Arrest for Embezzlement
By Associated Press

Springfield. Ill.,. July :l.- Counsel for Governor Small, ap- bearing as .friends of the court" will present arguments to Judge E. s. Smith tomorrow that the governor. as the states chief executive. need not submit to arrest for embexxlement or con- spiracy to defraud the state, n charged in indictments returned yesterday against him. Ldeuten- ant Governor Fred Sterling and Vernon s. Curtis, Grant Park. Ill.,. banker.
 states Attorney Mortimer, 1t is reported. will be on hand to contend that the governor's Do- sitiou does not make Him immune from arrest snd that warrants againAt hln shoald he served.
 Lieutenant Governor Sterling was expected to appear in court teasorrow to give bonds unless his attorneyF azze~AAk te aheW
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-22

that he also, may. on censtitu- ticnaI rights. resist arrest. MT. Curtis' bonds. reduced from s1OO.O0O to $5O,OOO. were arranged today.
 These were the most important developments of the 24 hours succeeding the Indictment of Small, Sterling and Curtis for al- Ieged manipulation of state tFeasury funds which. according to the charges Involved close to H4,OOO.OOO. used ny the trio for private gain.
 The political air of the cap- itoI today was aEitated by argu- ments over possibilities. These rarEed from the question to who would become governor Of the state In the event of smaiFS con- victioR, to the possibility of the national guard being mustered to keep Sheriff MesteF from serving warrants on the gever- nor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-22
CONSCIENCE HURT HIM,
 so HE GIVES HIMSELF UP

Mobile, July 21.-H. R. Armstrong of Chicago, who escaped from the county convict camp on August last, while serving sentence or one year for stealing an automobile from Judge Claude A. Grayson of the CIT cult court, Surrendered to the police here today by calling the police sta tion over the telephone.
 After arriving at the police sta ton he changed his mind and gave the wrong name, but police officiais identified him and turned him over to the authorities. Armstrong had served 25 days at the time ne es- caped. He said that sentence worried him andA he decided to serve It out.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-22
WOMAN AF TIER SEAT OF
 JOHN SHARP WILLIAMS
By Associated Press

Jackson, Miss. July 2f-Miss Belle Hearney formally opened her cam paign for the United States Senate in succession to Senator John sharp Williams. who has refused to stand for reelection, In a speech delivered today at Utica.
 Former Senator James K. Varda- man and ex-Gov. Theo G. Bilbo, both avowed candidates for the Senate, had been invited to be present. but MT. yardaman pleaded previous en- gagement and Mir. Bilbo sent word he was too ill to attend.
 Miss Kearney contented herself with the announcement of her can didacy and the prediction that Missis- sippi would be the first state in the union to send a woman to the Senate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-22
ATTEMPTS SUICIDE
 ON BEING APPROVED

TeIladega, July 21.--tSpeciai) Because her mother had reprov- ed her for going automobile rid Ing without permission from her parents. Miss Minnie Hubbard nt- tempted to end her own life Tuesday morning by taking poison.
 First aid remedies were given immc cdinteIy and doctors were summoned who succeeded in sRy- ing the young Iady's life, though they state that 1t will be some days before the outcome Is known.