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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-05-23

81 Score by innings: r..
Richmond ............i00 G0i OK 3
PORTSMOUTH ............Ol 900 0Ul 1
Summary: Two-base hits-Ramos
Weafer. Allen, Goosetree Three
base hits-Shannon Post. Home
runa-Arragon Voter. Double play
Lewis to Weafcr stolen base
Bashang. Hit by pitched ball ny
Lewis. ] (BashaneD. wild pitches
Lewis ca. Left on hases-Richmoud
8; Portsmouth. 10. First base on or.
rors-Portsmouth, .. Bases on balls
of Lewis. 3: OF Lane. Hits-off
Lane. in 9 innings 1nonc out In.
sixth). Struck ou,-by Lewis. {: bv
Lane. 3: by 500. J. Losing pitcher
Lane. Time OF game. 2:o5. Empires,
Ortiz and SehRcffcr.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-05-23
COLLEGE BASEBALL,

ln'v"rsity of Alabama. 0: Mis-.
SiSsipri \. < NJ. l.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-17
M ISSISSIPPI TO
VOTE SECOND TIME
Run-off Primary to Determine
Senator-Vardaman Leads
by Slight Margin.

JACKSON, Miss, Aug. 16.-(By
A. P)-Statements issued tonight
from the campaign headquarters Of
former United States Sen. James X.
Vardaman and Hubert d. stephens.
leading contestants in yesterdays
state wide primary for the demo-
cratic senatorial nomination. con-
ceded that a second primary Will be
necessary 10 determine the party
nominee.
Newspaper returns compiled early
tonight give Vardaman a total OF
1856; Stephens, 57.056 and Miss
Kearney. 1917. In the last SEN
,atoriaI primary the three missing
counties polled a total OF less than
1000 votes.
In the congressional contests in
yesterdays primary. B. G. Lowry
incumbent in the second district,
apparently has won by a good ma
jority over A c. Anderson OF Ripley
in the fourth district, Jef Busby was
maintaining z lead over Rep. I. L.
Sisson, and Floyd Lopez. who enter
ed the race less than two weeks ago
was running nip and tuck with Con-
gresham Ross Collins in a four
sided contest in the fifth district
with indications that a run-off would
he necessary TO determine the win
nsr.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-17
JUDGE RELEASES
JAILED STRIKERS
Agreement Reached at Terre
Haute Permits Picketing
to Be Conducted.

INDIANAPOLIS. Aug 16.-(By A..
PD-JudEe Francis z. Baker. in fed
eral court here today. ordered the
release Of the four Terre Haute men,
who were sent TO jail Monday for
contempt OF court. in violating an
injunction order granted 70 the Pitts
burg. Cleveland and St Louis Rail-
road Co. The four men were strik-
ers. formerly employed at the Terre
Haute shops Of <he road.
The release OF the men from the
Marion county jail was effected only
after an agreement entered into by
the four men and counsel for the
railroad and railroad unions had
been signed and approved by Judge
Baker. Bonds were also provided
by the men.
According 20 the agreement four
pickets may be established by the
strikers Al each Of the intersections
OF a railroad line. operated in Terre
Haute by the company. Al the inter
section OF the railroad line on which
are operated only ''hurdy trains
only two pickets. one on each Of
the corners south OF the railroad
company's property.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-17
SEEK SOURCE OF
LIQUOR ON SHIPS
Congressman Introduce Reso-
luton A king Where
Booze" Is Bought.

WASHINGTON, aug. 16.-(By L.
P)-The controversy over booze
selling on American ocean vessels
broke out anew In the house today
when resolutions were introduced
demanding that the L. s. shipping
board inform congress where the
liquor now being dispensed on its
ships is purchased.
The resolutions, sponsored by Rep.
Brennan. republican OF Michigan.
and Rep. Ganivan. democrat. Mas
sachusetts, called UPON the shipping
board TO tell congress Immediately
whether II IS true that agents OF the
board are buying liquors from dis
tiners in England. while at the same
time the prohibition Offices OF this
government are seeking England's
cooperation in an effort 10 prevent
English ships with booze aboard
from touching a. American ports.
sell COnhscated Booze?
Then. the resolutions. in effect.
inquire OF Chairman Lasker OF the
shipping board as TO whether II
would not save money for the Amer
lean tax payers II the board would
arrange" with the prohibition unit
at Washington 10 get liquors from
stores which this government has
seized
The charge tha, one arm Of the
CONTINUED on Page Two.)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-17
10 CHILDREN BURN
TO DEATH IN FIRE
Man and Woman Also Die as
Conflagration Destroys
Jewish Boys Home.

SHAWBRIDGE. Que, Aug 10
(By L. PD-Ten children and a
man and woman were burned TO
death carly today in fire which total
ly destroyed the Jewish boys home
here
The dead: Thomas Legault. care
taker: his wife. Jean Legault. 4;
Marie Legault, 10; eight orphans
ranging in age from S 70 IS
Collapse Of the building where the
victims were helplessly trapped
threw the vicinity into darkness by
destroying a local lighting plant and
added 10 the horror as rescuers
fought valnly 10 aid the children.
orphans slept out OF doors prevented
their perishing IN the holocaust.
Twelve bodies were recovered but
some could not be identified today.
Many Thrilling Rescues.
The flames enveloped the Jewish
orphanage early this morning and
the towns inadequate fire fighting
force was powerless 70 check the
progress Of the fire. which rapidly
RACED the building.
Stairs were cut of by FIRE and
smoke and many children were saved
in thrilling rescues being lowered
from the third floor by ropes made
from blankets and sheets knotted
together These ropes were hur-
riedly improvised as the flames
swept rapidly through the structure,
putting whitening blasts OF heat and
suffocating smoke upon the children
who huddled around the windows
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-17
GRIFFITH BURIED
WITH HIGH HONORS
Thousands Pay Tribute at
Funeral of Irish Free
State Leader.

DUBLIN. Aug 16.-(By l. y. s.
With military honors and amid ST
most impressive demonstrations OF
grief. Arthur Griffith. Irish patriot,
was buried today in Glasneven ceme-
terry, close TO the grave OF Parnell,
another patriot no less famed and
revered
The coffin was draped with the
Irish tri-color-green. white and
yellow Mrs Grifith. ;he widow.
had requested that there be no
flowers so that the only colors show
ing would be those or the Irish
state.
Early in the morning great crowds
gathered from all parts OF Ireland
about the cathedral 10 which the
body had been transferred from city
hall last night.
The mighty edifice was jammed
and the streets outside were filed
with kneeling women and kneeling
bareheaded men as Archbishop
Byrne pronounced the solemn re-
QUEEN mass.
Following the ceremonies the
casket was picked up by six brawny
mem bers OF the Free State army
and slowly borne through the aisle
and down the steps into the street
between deep lanes or people.
The cortege. headed by Free state
cavalry and a battalion OF the Irish
guards. wearing olive green uni
forms. acted as guard OF honor. rid
ing on both sides OF the hearse.
Behind the hearse with measured
tread came Michael Collins. COM
mander-in-chief of the Irish Free
State army. wearing the uniform OF
a Free State general and Richard
Mulcahy. minister OF defense in the
Irish provisional government
Then came members OF the Dali,
some OF them fresh from the battle
field and still wearing their stained
uniforms
Il was the most impressive funer-
al procession seen IN Dublin since
the death OF Parnell. All business
suspended. Many buildings were
draDed with mourning and all flag
were at half mast.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-17
CRISIS CONFRONTS EUROPEAN NATIONS
NJ e nchantS Look
For "DoIIar DAY"
To S ct K e cord

South Bend merchants had com
pleted all arrangements yesterday
for the semi-annual Dollar Day con-
Quoted by local stores and were pre-
pared to throw their doors open
this morning to the men, women and
children OF the city and surround
ing territory who have been eagerly
awaiting the day OF bargains. The
number OF window shoppers who
have been admiring the many spe-
oial OeriNffgs displayed in nearly
every window the last day or two
indicates that a record will be es-
tablished today in the number OF
persons who take advantage Of the
Dollar Day" reductions Oered by
the merchants Of the city.
Many Of the stores. foreseeing a
large influx OF customers, have OBJ
tanned a large number OF addition
al salespeople 10 insure that every
one. is taken care OF with the least
possible Inconvenience. II has been
announced that a large stan OF de-
tectives will be on guard at all
stores on Dollar Day to prevent any
attempt at shoplifting under pro-
lection OF the. crowds which always
jam the stores on that day. Anyone
caught stealing. according TO the
announcement, Will be turned over
TO the police authorities. instead Of
being merely obliged TO return or
pay for the stolen articles. as has
been the custom in the past
The articles displayed in show
windows andwithin the stores at
specially reduced prices for today
compromise a wide variety Of mer-
chandise. Everything wrom safety
razors 10 dainty blouses are included
in the special offerings Of the various
stores. the bargains being designed
to appeal to all ages and classes OF
shoppers
With favorable weather IN sight
for the day of days" in local mer-
chandising activities, merchants an
ticipate a Dollar Day which Will
prove even more Of a success than
its predecessors.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-17
COUNTY OFFICIALS
MUST STOP FIGHT
BY FRIDAY. M CRAY
Promoter, However, Claims
Dempsey-Brennan Bout
Will Take Place.

Although Gov McCray announces
that Laporte county officials will
have until Friday to order the aband-
onment OF the Jack Dempsey Bill
Brennan fight scheduled for Labor
Day at the Floyd Fitzsimmons arena
at Michigan City, things are moving
along as usual in the training quar-
ters there and at the promoters
headquarters.
According to an announcement
made last night from the governors
Office officials OF LapOrte county have
until p. m. Friday TO order aband-
onment Of the fight. it was indicated
Wednesday at the office of Gov. Nc
Cray. Unless officials take action by
that time the governor will order the
bout stopped
Gov. McCray had prepared a let
ter Wednesday TO Sheriff William z.
Anstiss of LapOrte county directing
that the match be abandoned but
following a conference with a dele
CATION OF Michigan City residents
the governor consented to defer send
ing the letter so the county officials
might have an opportunity 10 take
action.
Floyd Fitzsimmons, one Of the pro-
motors, visited the state house dur
ing the day but after his visit the
governor said he was certain the
bout would not be held.
Everything is serene at Michigan
City and last night no word had
been received from Indianapolis or
from Laporte county officers How
ever. word had been received from
Promoter FftzsimmOns, who was out
OF the city. that the fight will be
pulled off as schedule. Fitz sent
this same word 10 the training quar-
tiers Of both Dempsey and Brennan.
At Michigan City II was asserted
-
Continued
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-17
DIR. SALISBURY, NOTED
GEOLOGIST, IS DEAD

CHICAGO. ug..16.-Prof ROlin
=. Salisbury Of the University %
Chicago, an international authority
on geologic and geographic subjects.
died here last night.
Death was due 20 a blood clOt on
the brain.
Salisbury was recognized as The
worlds greatest authority on seismic
disturbance.
In 1892 ne was a member 81 The
famous expedition which went 81
search OF Commodore Perry when
he was reported lost in the arctic
regions.
The professor was connected with
the University OF Chicago from the
time it was founded
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-17
PREVIOUS TAX.
ORDER DOUBLED.
BY STATE BOARD
Increase of $9,OOO,OOO in As
sesments in County Is Re-
ply to Local Appeal.
no WORD OFFICIALLY
local Officials Withhold Com
ment on Nine Per Cent
Horizontal Increase.

An increase Of 100000 in the
assessment on lands and improve
ments IN st. Joseph county Is the
reply OF the State Board Of Tax
Commissioner 10 the appeal OF the
county from the recent order in
creasing the assessment $4,000. 900
on lands in South Bend.
Late Wednesday afternoon the
State Tax Board issued an order for
a horizontal increase Of 9 percent on
all lands end improvements In all
incorporated towns and cities in st.
Joseph county. The previous order,
which was ignored by the County
Board OF Review, was that the as
sessment OF lands in South Bend
should be Increased $4,000, 900. the
amount which the County Board OF
Review reduced the assessment de-
termined by Joseph VOorde, assessor
OF Portage township.
Local county officials have re-
ceived no official notification yet of
the action OF the board. and are
Withholding comment until the full
details OF the commissions order is
order viii be received Thursday
morning The Chamber Of Com
merce. which backed the County
Board OF Review in the recent re-
fusal 20 carry out the state order,
will back city and county officials 10
the limit in whatever action they
may see ht 20 take. Manager Frank
Green stated last night. He had no
further comment 10 make until the
official notification could be studied.
PenaIize County?
Unofficial opinion is that the State
Board OF Tax Commissioners are en-
deavoring TO penaliZe st. Joseph
county for the refusal TO obey the
order issued last week.
What else can II amount 10. F"
one prominent official stated when
he was informed by The News-Times
OF the boards action. "A week ago
an increase OF $4,000, 000 was all
that was ordered. and now they
are trying TO enforce a 1900, 900 in
crease"
Another official expressed his
opinion that the state board had
overstepped Itself in its latest order.
The law provides. he stated, that in
Creases must lie made on the entire
county. and the new order applies
only TO lands and Improvements In
incorporated towns and cities IN the
county. leaving property of farmers
in the various townships untouched
by the increase order.
The towns and cities affected are
the fol1ovvfng. South Rend Mfsha-
waka. Foseland. Osceola- Laxeville,
Walkerton, North Liberty and New
Carlisle.
The assessments on land and i'm
provements in these towns and cities
last year was approximately $780,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-17
PRESIDENT MAY.
DELAY REPORT.
ON RAIL STRIKE
Conductors c hie { Declares
Demand for Full Senior.
ity Is Unchanged.
LEADERS MEET TODAY
Calling of Farley Between
Rail Parties Likely to
Change Plans.

WASHINGTON, Aug. l6.-(By A.
P.)-Agreement between railway
executives and railway labor organ
ization leaders 10 hold another con-
seek settlement of the shopmen's
strike, 1t was said today, had resulted
in Pres't Harding questioning the de-
STABILITY of making his expected re-
port TO congress and the country
on the strike situation within the
next few hours. Plans were made
for the reception OF his communica-
ton tomorrow at a joint session of
the house and senate consequently
were understood to be on the verge
OF revision tonight as the president
was represented as being DESTROYS OF
Withholding his statement OF the case
if the union chiefs and the railway
presidentscould hold out any pros
pect OF a mutually satisfactory set
Element
Union Leaders Confer
Heads of the seven railway labor
organizations on strike met today
with the officials of unions not in
volved in the controversy, and after
some delay reached a decision TO take
almost the entire group 20 New York
for the discussions with the execu-
tives. Though officers Of the FIVE
organizations OF train service en-
plOyes the engineers. conductors, fire.
men, brakemen and switchmen, will
be the only ones actually to meet
with the committee OF railway ex-
ecutives, their chairman, Warren s.
Stone, declared they desired close
at hand all the strike leaders and the
spokesman for all the other rail-
way unions. Some objection to this
plan developed among the strike
leaders. but they finally arranged to
send most OF their group. including
B. NJ. Jewell, their chairman. to New
York. and to call In all concerned
in case any settlement proposals
emerged from the discussions.
Mr.. Stone and the brotherhood Of
ficials who vii meet with the rail
executives declared they were not
taking any prepared proposition to
the meeting with the arrangements.
Il would not be fool enough to
put il in the newspapers IL I had
one. anyway" Mr.. Stone remarked.
Seniority Demand Stands
l.. +. Sheppard. president OF the
Order OF Conductors. said the de-
mand ef the strikers for full senior
ity status in case of their return TO
work could not be modified, and the
views of the strike leaders appeared
to coincide entirely with this posi-
ton. The seniority question has been
the crucial issue in the strike sit
uation ever since the organizations
now out OF service agreed TO order
their men back pending rehearings
before the railway labor board OF
wage cuts which went into effect
July l.
Pres't Harrison OF the Southern
railway, who announced early mis-
Continued on Page Two
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-17
Children of City Eager AS
Play Festival Starts Today
DR.. Angel Arrives for Open.
ing Program at Leeper
Park This Afternoon.

The big days for the kids are no
longer something 30 dream about.
but will turn to re Atty today All
is now in readiness for the festival
OF clay which Is to be staged under
the direction of DR.. Emmett d.
Angel ana which begins this after
noon at o'clock ~ Leeper Park.
The famous "Play Wizard" arrived
late las night from Chicago and he
guarantees Z crowd rJre \ ral-hy
plea sure into three eAys than a.:ler
old or young have previously wit
messed.
At 10 o'clock this NO. ,i!ng he will
meet wf-h the members OF the
Municipal Recreation committee at
the school administration bldg. 20
complete the final details OF the fes-
tival which is TO extend over Satur-
day. A full program has been ar
Ranged for this afternoon. starting
at o'clock at Leeper Park.
The announcement that DR.. Angel
was coming has created a vast
amount Of interest among the child
rem of the city for almost a week.
They have looked longingly, toward
the day when he arrived with a
pleasure that knows no bounds. A
trip 10 the Fairgrounds this after
noon will leave no doubt about the
enthusiasm they have been display
ing toward this red letter day OF
their young lives.
No TireSOme Methods
None of the events previously ar
ranged for the kids have excelled
in Popular favor the visit Of the
Edison of Play. who is here as the
guest Of the News-Times and the
Municipal Recreation committee. He
does not have any cut and dried lee
ture or tiresome methods Of school
ing. but as a friend Of the children
who mingies with the youngsters
and in becoming one Of them teach
es them TO play games and at the
same time get the fullest benefits
out of the facilities the city offers
The grown folks should not pass
this up as something which is OF in
terest merely to children. Ii Is
through them that the k ds learn 10
play. DR.. Angel is aware Of this
fact and for that reason he is as
much interested in the older people
as he is 10 their children. He wants
them to come 70 his festival too II
is an unparalleled opportunity for
both teachers and parents 70 get
Continued on Page Two
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-17
GRAVE DANGERS
NOW THREATEN
OBSERVERS SAY
Political Conditions Calle d
Most Perilous Since Peace
Was Signed.
NEW ALLIANCES SEEN
Indemnity, War Debts, Rus
STA and Near East Are Most
Urgent Problems.


NEW YORK, Aug. 16.-CollapSs
of the allied indemnity conferences
in London and subsequent develop
ments drove home 20 European and
American statesmen and political
observers Wednesday that the psrils
confronting Europe are more deadly
dangerous han a. any other time
since peace" was declared.
with Great Britain and Francs
slowly drifting apart and dissolution
OF the A1glo-French entente threat
ened. new European alliances are in
the making.
All the peace treaties growing out
OF the great war are confronted with
either medication or complets re-
vision.
Four Great Problems
There are four great international
problems confronting Europe Great
/ Britain and France hold widely d.
lvergent views upon ali Of them.
These issues. roughly grouped, are:
l. German indemnity, with
moratorium and possible reduction
2. Russian problem. embracing
conditions on which the soviet
would be recognized.
g. Solution Of the neareast tangie
IN a way to end the war between
Greece ane Turkey.
T. Cancellation OF war debts.
Premier Poincare may ask the
French chamber of deputies for
sanction to direct Independent ac-
/ ton against Germany 20 compel the
payment OF indemnity and private
debts. Such action. no doubt would
take the form Of further military
| occupation Of German soil by
: France. Should France ;ake such
rigorous action II might precipitate
! the real European crisis that has so
long been feared.
Britain Bcfriends Germany
Britain is showing friendship for
I Germany and is supported by italy.
France. savagely hostile towards
Germany. is supported by Belgium.
France has entered into actual
| treaties or agreements with Belgium.
/ Poland. Czecao-Slovakia Roumania;
and Nationalist Turkey. Germany
and Russia have entered into an
! agreement which may become an
actual military alliance II allied
/ pressure against Germany increases.
Italy is virtually isolated, so far as
an alliance is concerned.
AL OF Europe seethes with unrest
and some parts with absolute chaos.
3 a. an -
/ Ireland Germany fears civil war
unless the differences between Ber-
/ lin and Munich are definitely settled
Italy has just passed through a
whirlwind OF violence. precipitated
| by the warfare between Fascist and
/ Socialists. Labor IN Italy. Germany
and Britain IS FESTIVE.
Demand Treaty Revision
The treaty OF ST. German has
/ been tacitly modified 70 keep bank
rupt Austria from utter dissolution.
I The Treaty OF Sevres has never been
/ ratified. There Is widespread d.
mand for revision OF the treaty OF
/ Versailles
Taxation everywhere IS heavy. but
/ particularly IN Britain. italy and
/ Germany. The money OF central
4 Europe is on the toboggan. one
can buy about 1896 marks FOR an
/ American dollar. And before the
war the German mark was worth
from "a 20 % cents in United States
/ coin
There Is deep gloom all over Eur
ope and the next few months should
tell whether il Is 20 end in an earth
/ quake or sunny skies.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-17
rPRoLD POTNCARF

PARIS. Aug 1s.-(By L. P)-
Premier Poincare's stand az the
London allied financial conference
on the German reparati0ns question
today received the solid backing %
the French cabinet.
II was announced that the minis
try approved the entire program %
productive guarantees set forth
By the premier