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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-04-13
LACK OF WORK HITS MEN
HARDER THAN WOMEN
Do Not Accept Wage Cuts Either,
Declares Secretary OF Female
Trade Union.
my United News.1

ny pulScu ANtn S-1
CHICAGO, April 13.-Womcn In in
dustry have not been hit as hard by
unemployment as men. according to
Miss Mary IIaney. secretary of the
Women's Trade Union League.
Furthermore. they are accepting
less wage cuts.
Miss Haney attributes these facts
to two reasons: first. feminine labor
is cheaper. and, second. women are
more "independcnt" in their jobs
than men.
employers find when they start
trimming that their high-pricc3 help
are men," she said. And so the men
go first. either that or their pay is
reduced.
Women. however. won't take wage
cuts az Il rule. Invariably they have
no dependents. Usually they are
working for less than men ,eceiye
recognizing this fact, do not disturb
them"
Miss Haney said. that still another
factor helping women in INDUSTRY Is
the speeding up IN many lines OF busi-
ness in which there are women Work
ers. such as millinery, uphoistcring
and garment working. business In
box factories. laundrica and confcc-
tionary shops is picking up. too.
Housew workers of all KINDS are IN de-
mand.
Women are just as acceptable en-
ployes in shops and factories as men,
according to Miss iiancy, and RANK
with the men In efficiency. often sur
passing them. .
81 know of instances where the wife
is holding her job. but the husband is
walking the streets, she soid. rms
condition prevails in families where
the high cost of living has forced
both husband and wife into the Held
of yarc earning"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-04-13
HARDING MESSAGE
MEETS APPROVAL

(Cont!nUeu FROM FIRST idSc.1
n revival of business nor prosperity.
Declares Prcsiilcnt's Purpose "If:-h."
Senator Hitchcock declared Hard
he appeared anxious to reduce gov
crnmcn.al expenditures.
But he seems TO forget" the Sen
ator continued, that so cents out
because the world has been and stiii
Is organized for war, yet he will Go
nothing towards organizing IL for
ncacc."
II am wondering," Senator Harri-
con. Democrat. Mississippi said in n
statement tonight, what the thou
sands Of Independent voters. pro-
league Republicans md Republican
that the best way to have America
set into the league OF nations and
have the treaty OF Versailles rati-
fled was through tho election OF
Harding "a President. now think"
senator Reed IN Pleased.
What the President sSid ahou; the
league suited me" was the comment
of Senator Reed. Of Missouri. q Demo-
senator Norris. Rcpublicen. Me-
hraska, said he was pleased 20 wei !.
come Che President to the fold of
the irreconcilablcs."
Senator Poindcxtcr. Republican.
association of nations "still was in
4 nehulouS state"
Senator kellogg. OF Minnesota. n
Republican "mild rescrvationist." de-
clarcd the President would ''bc able
and peace program that will he
satisfactory 20 all"
1t was the expressed view OF Sen
ator Moses, Republican, New Hamp-
nounccd II fitting hcncdiction over
the dead body Of tho league"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-04-13

OF British output Is necessary before
wo can BucGsasfully compete with
her.
Williams declared that the impor-
tant coal fields will disappear before
such ruthless competition. such IA
America Is Offering.
He pointed out that tho British in
dustry WAS suffering from depression
enabled the French and Scandinavian
mills to manufacture goods cheaper
Says Conl Carried at LOSS.
British goods are therefore unable
with tho foreign manufactures" he
declared. He animated that American
coal IS being carried in subsidized
ships, At an enormous loss.
citing Department OF Mines sta
tistlcs. Williams declared that Amer
ican coal exports TO Europe before
inc war were nil. that during Sep-
amounted to 2.4G7 tons monthly to
FRANCE, compared with l77.i6T tons
monthly Tor the first eight months OF
coal given In obedience to the rcDara-
tons clauses, had caused the British
slump.
The mine owners admitted that the
american output was greater anu that
higher wages were paid. but declared
that geographical conditions pre-
vented the use of modern machinery
such as is operated in the United
States.
Our difficulties for the time being"
williams declared. are insurmount-
able. Under conditions opcratiye on
April i, not single collicry i'm the
country could continue without be-
ing ruined. Tho companies them
losses OF 325.oo0.00O. which do rot In
ciuue the loss Of profit. Continuation
or these conditions Is certain to ruin
the owners"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-04-13
ALDERMEN REJECT PLAN
FOR Street FAIRGROUNDS
Vote Is 4 to . When Matter Comes
Up at Meeting of Hull Board
Last Night.

Following remarks by Aldermen
Grundy, Gunst. Powers and Epps, the
Board of Aldermen by vote of to
1 last night rejected the ordinance
providing for the closing of streets
in various sections of the city at GER
tain hours during the day. to he used
as play places for small children.
The ordinance had previously
~ unanimous vote. When IL FIRST
reached the Board of Aldermen. on
motion of Alderman Fuller it was re-
s s,rnn,l to the Committee on
arst hearing, on the suggestion of
Chairman Puller, who stated that IL
appeared TO him to be unconstitu-
Of the Streets Committee on Monlay
afternoon. ut which were present Al
dormcn Gunst, Epps, Woody, and
councilmcn Sullivan and English tho
inously for adoption.
The vote at the meeting last night
was: 'Nocs--Grundy. Melton, Powers.
Gunst White and Woody.
Aldermen Grundy and Powers. who
spoke against the ordinance. said
they believed the paper impractical.
turcances and that 1t would teach tho
ch;!dren.to seek the streets for play
grounds at all times, thereby en-
danRcGlue tneiT lives.
Aldermen Epps and GunSt argued
that the idea was to place n protrc-
tive arm around the children, to give
the little tots some place 20 play
under the watchfml eye of the mother
and the guiding arm of the super
visor, which the Community Rccrca-
ton Association had planned TO pro-
vide.
The impression which prevailed in
the minds of those in tho Council
chamber last night was that those
who opposed the measure were en-
tircly misinformed as to the purport
Df the ordinance.
II was intimated last night that
friends OF the ordinance worid scei;
to have the vote by which the paper
was rejected. rcconsidered at the next
meeting OF tho Board. AS :, matter
of fact. IL was pointed out last night.
the ordinance is simply an amend
incnt to an ordinance already on the
proposed in the paper Introduced by
Councilman James Mann. the au-
thorlty for closing the streets be
placed In the hands Of the Director OF
Public safety instead OF the Ad-
visory Board
The ordinance was adopted about
eighteen months ago. 1t mad never
been exercised. because there had
been no requests. although the Fire
Department had In a number OF in
rious sections Of the city n free bath"
by the Gprinliling process, anu Il was
designed to continue this during the
coming summer.
night docs not affect the operation
n. the present ordinance.
Members OF tho Board absent last
might were Aldermen Adams and
Workman. who are out OF tile city.
md 40 .rrian FULLER, who was rcnort-
gi ps lpinE sick
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-04-13
SPRING DEBILITY
Loss Of Appetite, That Tired Feel
ing and Sometimes Eruptions.

Thousands take Hoods Sarsap pa
ri!la as n spring medicine for that
tired feeling, nervous weakness,
impure blood and ray 1t makes
them feel better. eat and sleep bet
ter. and makes food taste good"
Spring debility Is condition in
which it IL especially hard TO com
bat disease germs. which invade
the system here. there and every
where. The white blood cog-pusclcs.
some times called "the little soldiers
In the blood" because 1t la their
duty TO fight disease germs. are too
weak TO do good service.
Hoods SarsaDari!la strengthens
the little soldiers" and enables
them to reDel germs OF grip. iniiu-
cnZa, fevers and other ailments;
relieves catarrh and rheumatism.
II has given satisfaction to three
generations. Get II today. and for
n laxative take Hoods pills.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-04-13
PEGGY HOPKINS III FIFTH
TAhGLE WITH MATRIM0NY

'CCntlnued From FEST Ias"1
giddy romance in the fashionubly
racy resorts OF two contincrls.
The secrets are snappy and com
pose the evidence gathered By Gotoc-
lives on both sides Of the Atlantic.
Joyce not only asks for the annul-
ment OF the wedding, which he says
was Illegal, but he wants back MT
least half the si,o00.o0o he says he
spent on her.
Blond, slight and blue-cycd reary
started her matriomial ventures
when aho was u. she WAS Mar
guerite Upton. OF Norfolk va. and
ran away WITH Everett archer. OF
Denver, Colo. The marriage Was am.
nulled in six months. Later ST.,
married Sherburme Hopkins. wash
ington, y. c.. attorney.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-04-13
APANE.SE. MISSION
LIKELY TO Be SENT
TOUN|TED STATES
Prominent Tokyo Officials Be-
lieve Situation Requires
Heroic Treatment.
HUGHES NOTE RECEIVES
SERIOUS CONSIDERATION
Delegation Would Take Up
China, Pacific Problem and
Disarmament Question.
IRy Associated press.

TOKYO. April 12.-Plans FOL
Sending 10 Washington distin-
euished Japanese. who would take
up the entire range of the so-called
Pacific problems. including man
dates. California, China, Siberia. i'm
migration and ornaments. are under
stood 10 be in the process OF formula
ton h. the Japanese government.
official announcement OF the intcn-
ton OF this country TO send such a
delegate. who would act in capacity
similar to that OF former Premier
Ni,iani. OF France. who is az present
in the United States, has no: ms yet
been made. but it is said that the
subject is receiving serious attcn-
ZION.
Hughes Noic ..impartnnt."
The note from Charles T.. Hughes.
American Secretary of State. 10 the
allies. declaring America does no;
abandon her rights In the peace set
Element, especially concerning Ger
man overseas possessions. not only
created profound impression in
Japan. but has served, in addition.
to cryatallize tho conviction that the
time has arrived TO bring about II
solution OF all problems involvin;
Japan and America before the rcla-
t:ons OF those countries reach crit
ical stage.
Authorities at the Japanese For
eign Office coniine themselves 20 a
statement to the Associated Press
that the Hughes note is so i'm
por;ant that il is receiving the most
serious consideration from the Jap
ancse government. which is anxious
TO do everything possible to establish
friendly cooperation with ;hc new
administration IN Washington.
Requires Heroic Treatment.
1t is learned from other influential
sources that the opinion prevails
among prominent Japanese. especial
~ those familiar with the United
States. that tho general situation has
gone so far that it requires heroic
treatment 20 prevent the two ma
tons from further drifting apart.
There is, therefore, an inclination
TO permit the problem involved in
the disposition OF the Island OF zap
- sink into comparative unimport :
nrcc before discussion OF all the
questions certerinG about the Pacific
regarding which Japan and America
have serious differences.
The plan 10 send representative
% the Japanese government &c
Washington is not uncoRnectcd with
thc internal situation in this country
Ii is understood an influential groui
is insisting that Japanese foreign
policies be rcinodelcd with tho par.
!. ticular view to securing settlement
: of Pacific problems ana a general uu,
derstanding, permanent in nature
!. with America. The basis OF TIM
understanding would be friendly co
operation.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-04-13
Grip Causes Hays to Miss
Congressional Address
tBy United Ncws.1

WASHINGTON. April "a "I
haven't had n cold since 1906"
explained postmaster General Will
Hays: haven't had time to have
one, and really haven't time to
have this one now. The doctor,
however. says I've got q little dose
of grip and have to stay indoors.
I'm Just following orders"
All OF which was by way Of ex-
planning why Hays was not pres
emit with other members OF the
Cabinet when "the chief" made
his first presidential address to
Congress Tuesday. Hays prob
ably VIII be back ut his desk by
the end OF the week.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-04-13
Washington Officials silent.
ley Associated Press


WASFINGTON. April is.-AGmin-
istration officers decline TO common;
for tho present on reports from
Tokyo that the Japanese government
is considering plaQssto send q dis
tinEuishcd JapaIfse. 10 WASHINGTON
10 take mp the entire tanEe o: sub
jecta AT Issue between that country
and the United states.
Thus far the negotiations between
Washington ana Tokyo regarding the
the Island o: zap ana several other
eubjocts before The two governments
have teen carried on a. long range
and In some diplomatic quarters
here. at least, the view is held that
more satisfactory results probably
could be obtained by direct nogotla-
ton.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-04-13
CRISIS IN STRIKE;
TRIPLE ALLIANCE
SETS TIME TODAY
Continued From First Pasn.l

Continued From First Pasn)
tive conferences. after which they
were to meet with the triple alli-
ance.
Tho maximum concession offered by
the government during the cay was
an offer to provide n temporary loan.
possibly for six weeks. which would
enable the colliery operators to main
tain wages until normal adjustment
could be made. The government re-
its position that government subsidy
or government ownership wac impos-
sible.
In n letter 10 the Premier. Hodges.
the miners leader, definite Tply re-
jcctcd the premier's. offer OF tenn
Dorar" assistance. bringing the nc
gotiationS to an absolutely stand
still.
America TX Binmcd.
The conferences at Downing Street
disclosed the fact that the mine own n
ers place all the blame for the pres
cnt situation entirely on America.
The owners are anxious to pay the
hishes, ,y, wpEss p"ssih1ie,a declared
Mine Owners Association. But re-
auctions are Inevitable. Unless the
cost OF production can be reduced.
the industry VIII PERISH. our export
markets are slipping away from us.
Strikes have reduced our output. I'm
rest has enabled America to food
markets which were previously ours.
America has dumped coal Ia Franco
nnd Scandinavia and Italy, and we
find ourselves unable to sell because.
In the first plce. those nations do not
need coal, ard I'm the second place.
because Trey can get better and
cheaper coal from America.
America has taken ADVANTAGE OF
our position. She en- dump coal In
Europe at 1913 ton.
'"rhc greatest reduction in the cost
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-04-13
BONE GRATING OPERATED
GIVES CHILD USE OF LIN:
IBy United No,ys.l

+ NEWARK. N. j.. April IA cl
born without flbula in either +
through remarkable bone graft,
operation performed BY stan -,
Seon of the Newark Memorial III
Dital today. probably will be n
to walk as we'll as any other.
fore the operation was decided nj,
IL was BELIEVED the Infant wo,i
have to crawIthrough life. 4.
In the presence of the New Jcr.
section OF tho American College h
Surgeons. the operating surgeon
moved two splint.rs from ono SIX
bone OF the buby's mother W
grated them into place in tho low
legs of tho child. These splint
will knit. 1t was said, and gradua
become artificial hbulae.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-04-13
Flask on the Hip May
Mean Use Of a Banell
10y United Ncws.l

NEW YORK, April ia man
arrested with flask on his hip In
New York may have TO get n bar
rel or tax, 60 80 noInc IN. Tho
conference OF district attorneys,
police officials and magistrates
held Tuesday to pass on city pro-
hibition matters, upheld the po-
lice contention that the trousers
are the vehicle OF transportation
In such cases. and therefore are
subject to contlscution.
The magistrates left 1t to the
discretion of the police to obviato
all possible embarrassment in con-
iiscation proceedings.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-04-13
GOVERNOR OFFERS REWARD
FOR CAPTURE OF NEGROES

ATLANTA, On. tpril Rewards
"f $500 each for the Jrrrchension Of
Huland. Leroy and Marvin Williams.
who. with their father. John :. VIII
liams. and Clyde Manning. negro,
We're indicted yesterday in Jasper
County. charged with the murder OF
three negroes, were offered today by
Governor Dorsey.
Announcement that Manning. who
is under three murder indictments
in Newton County, whore tho elder
williams WAS convicted and SEN
fenced to life imprisonment. would
be given q trial early in May, was
made tonight 10y Solicisor-G eneral
Brand.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-04-13

The early and favorable consider
alton OF this treaty would DO very
helpful at the present time in pro-
noting our friendly relationships.
There have been many and long de-
lays in dealing with this treaty until
We haze been made to seem unmind
full. when In truth NC have had no
thought but TO dcai with this sister
r"'dbl!c in most cordial considcra-
u, n.
u believe the revised treaty TO bc
a fa!r expression Of our jus: and
frinediy relationship 18th the rcpuh-
lie Of Colombia. and would rejoice
to have our example In dealing with
the republic Of Colombia 10 be made
an assurance OF tha: promptncss and
armness and justice which shall In
vito ADDED confidence IN our govern
republic" """
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-04-13
DRASTIC CUT IN WAGES
PLANNED By REFINERS
[By Assoclnted 80

NI.W 1DIN. NUrI ls-J'T0 e.II-
hricd force Of the American Smelling
and Refining Company Will receive
20 per cent cut In ray. and wages
OF iaboring clhSses between so and
learned officially here tonight
Fifteen hundred mcntcrs OF TIC
executive force. whose annual sal
aries total $3.50 600. arc affected by
the 20 per cent decrease" ApproAi-
Inntely 10000 wage nGrnnre ar. ar
fccted by the larger decrease winch.
1T was. pointed nul. is based on the
high wages paid during tho war
emergency
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-04-13
COURT SENTENCES TWO
FOR ATTACKING OFFICER
Lny limited Ncws.l

BOSTON. April l2.--Ccorrc Forcy
26-year-old fighter. known In pugi-
listic circles as tx O. Muysey." and
his brother n-law. Frank Amarcna.
were sentenced to 4 year in the house
Of correction, when arraiSncd in East
Boston today, on charges of assault
and battery on policeman.
According to testimony the u1for-
tunate minion Of the law had been
SO badly beaten that he spent several
legged assauants were ilncd So for be-
ing drunk.
They appealed and were hold in
$4,000 bonds.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-04-13
Harvard Students Will
Prevent Crooked Voting
IBy United Nows.,

CAMBRIDGE, MASS. April Ia
There Will DO no moro opportun-
tiles to cry Craft" after Harvard
class elections, IL tho harvard
Student Council can prevent IA.
Remembering the senlor-class
bnllotins In Doccmber, when O05
ballots were cast from II class OF
Ole students, tho student council
is about to buy n ballot box from
the city OF Cambridge to prevent
any moro "stufling."
Future class elections will be
held In ono specific spot. under
careful supervision. 4 student
VIII be allowed to vote but once,
and everything is go!n.; to be
regular"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-04-13
WILL DISCUSS OPENING O!
SOUTH'S ABANDONED MIN
Tny Associated Press. !

WASHINGTON. April l2.---r-
question of seeking action throu
Congress TO assist in opening abaro
oncd mines of tho South will be d
cussed here April Is by rcpresen.
tivcs OF the mineral division of
Southern Tariff Association with
House ways and Means COMMITTEES
was announced today. Z
In discussing the conference, Cha
mnn Tllson, OF Connecticut, of ia
House Ways and Means SubcomIIi
tee on metals. said: :
1--WE are facing very serious sly,
ntion and we hope to work out sol
acceptable plan for Immediately &
viving mineral production. e
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-04-13
Confcs.cs killing Merchant.

MEMPHIS. TENN, April l2.-lsaac
Shivcrs, aged II. confessed today. &C
ccrtling to Sheriff Percy. OF Shelby
County. that hc fired the shot which
killed T. NJ. parr, merchant of Ra
leigh, on the front porch Of the lat
tcr's store last night. According to
the alleged confession. Shivcrs had
been accused of theft hy Parr and IL
was because Of this. ana not WITH
robbery as motive. that the youth
committed the net
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-04-13
Claims rhlrd of Murdcr Reward.

ENNITIBUIlG, w, Aprll i2.-R.
w Childress, detective on the local
police force. has gone to Annapolis.
Md. to set up claim for onc-thfri of
thoritlos for the capture OF Robert
Robins, negro, who was executed
there April ], for murder. Dctec-
tive ChildrcsS claims he located the
negro at Forest, here. ana that 10 is
entitled To n share of the reward. In
case he wins onc-half of his share will
20 TO the local Police Benevolent AS
SDriatiOu
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-04-13
Hungary pleads fer Charles.

IIEEN. SWITTEKtNNb, NprlT IT..
The Hun garia govern ricnt.
through the Swiss lcgatior in Jenna.
has informed the Swiss Federal Coun-
ell that the government oi Hungary
considers former Emperor Charles AZ
I!unGary'S lawful sovereign, and that
foreign circumstances" alone pre-
vented the eX-Empcror from cXercis-
ing his right to authority. II asks
the Swiss government 10 permit tho
former Emperor to reside pcrIna-
nently in Switzerland.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-04-13
T.Icdo s,.nenIs ynac,der.

TOLEDO. OHIO. April l2--SusDe n
sion OF lniie!der S.oY Grimes for re-
fu$ul u report to the Toledo club of
the American Association after he
ing released by the New York Giants
| WAS announced today in message
| from Roger ErcAnnhAn.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-04-13
Dc.iroy "Dipping VAT

MOBILE, Ain, Aprn l2-1yna.
Inlters AT work in Mobile County a.
!, stroycd cattle dIpring vat nj Jirr-
. ron Bay, in the southern part cG the
= county, according TO advices received
g-py the Federal cattle tick inspectors
tOffIce. Tho government oTicia!s say
srfl,at IN retaliation the vat VIII not he
but that tho cattle
.s0wpers will have to drive their cnt-
satIe to next nearest vat for dipping.
st<3ne-half OF the county is under quar-
..pnsine
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-04-13
Exceeds Speed Law ON Horse BarIs

DANVILLE. VA, April l:.-William
Boyd. II negro, WAS fined So h. Mayor
Harry WEDDING this morning for OK
cecding the speed laws on horseback;
The negro, In his own defense. said
enough 10 violate the law. hut police
men testified that Boyd had Eallopod
with a free rein-ovcr IL railway crocs-
inr rndangcring The lives Of small
children.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-04-13
New Slip Line s,op. In NorfoI.

NORFOLK, VA. April 1..--Norfolk
viii he made a passenger stop by
the Pacific Mail Steamship Line, 20
Pacific and Aslatic ports. it was an
nounced here today The first shin
will como here in Juno
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-04-13
Prominent spcnIscrs sci,ednIed

Among the prominent speakers who
VIII attend the council. are Bishop
V. Il. Lamhuth. bishop Moore, Bishop
Denny. Bishop STUNT. DR. Charles
. carter. OF Vanderbilt University. and
Rev. AshDy Jones. II. D.. Of Atlanta
Ga. Mrs. J. w. Owen. mother OF
/ senator owen. OF Oklahoma, Is at
I tending her torty-third annual con-
ference.
Yesterday afternoon in the church
headquarters tho dcaconcsscs and
/ home missionaries from all thirty
eight states OF the council district.
held closed meeting MANY of the
houses In the principal cities were
~ attendance and made rcnorts. The
report OF the committee wiil be laid
before the council during the convcn-
! lion,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-04-13
Asks Early Consideration.

gotiation and It's later modification
and revision