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

tinued throughout the morning. The
sounds OF firing were heard by pcr-
sons who climbed upon the south
walls of the city
Wu Forces Seek Kali Control.
The opinion OF the military at
taches is that the wu forces are at
tempting to giin control Of the rail-
road and thus cut OF Changes army
from the capital. \ dispatch re-
ports that heavy Chang rc-cuforce-
ments are being dispatched west
ward.
Diplomatic circles here discrcdit
the report Of Wednesday that Gen
cral WI was killed in action. Never
theless, they are without definite
confirmation or denial of the re-
port. Circulars printed in the
Chinese language and distributed I'm
Picking today purport To give the
circumstances Of the death OF wa.
which is declared to have occurred
while lighting at Machang.
This circular asserts that General
Chang paid n reward of 100000 TO
the soldiers engaged IN the battle
in which Wu is said to have been
killed. Efforts by the legation Of
iicials In Picking TO reach General
wa thus far nave failed. The Of
ncials are inclined. meantime. to
question the accuracy OF the report
OF his death.
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hills. while others sought refuge IN
Gated In the outlying districts
There were numerous wounded SOL
diers I'm the Lordes. some limping
and others crawling. but all implor-
ing aid. The distressed men were
given aid, mostly by foreigners. They
declared they had been under con-
slant fire for more than five days
General Wu's attacks, they asserted.
had been relentless. and It was their
belief that he would not cease his
firing until Chang Tso Lin was
pushed back into Manchuria
Chinese civilian refugees were
permitted to enter the CITY. the
American board of missions rescuing
Goo of them. They are now quar-
tered In thu foreign compounds. In
side the walls of the city quiet pre-
vailed today. All foreigners are re-
ported to be safe.
Changes forces, which has reiterated
eastward. his northwestern front is
said to lie disorganizcd.
Retreat Under Heavy Fire.
ChanI'S troops evacuated the vi
entity OF ChangSinticn, which lies
twelve miles southwest of Picking
under Il heavy fire this morning OBJ
servers standing OH the Marco Polo
fridge saw the forces of General WI
i'ri Flu. estimated at 10000. emerge
from the village and deliver a rapid
attack with rifles and machine guns,
driving Changes army eastward to-
ward FenBtai. The rctreating
army fell back upon tho banks or
the Hun River, which later they
were forced 10 cross, Horses. infan-
try. artillery and camel trains
plunged into the shallow water
leaving behind wounded and stray
glcrs. who were captured.
Changes soldiers. then took Ill
positions near Fcngtai. which 1.
closer to Peklng. But the w,
troops cut off all the approaches Il
the city from the westward. Fight
Ing near Fsngtai, which is on the
Picking Ticntsin railroad, con.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-05-05

Memorial Mansion which housed JET
mond. handsome Colonial mansion
standing In IA grove OF oak trees on
Main Street During the tea Lady
Astor Will see distributed to school
children 1000 rose bushes. the iirst
step towards Danville's rose festival
She mny make II short address Il! that
time.
While the tea is being given. Lord
Astor and the male contingent Will
I've at the golf club. weather permit
ting. playing a foursome with some
OF the local lights. After the game.
Lord Astor will go TO the Tuscarora
Club, where the business men OF the
city. between s and 6 o'clock. will be
invited to meet him. There will be
one or two private calls on local
relatives OF Lady -\stor. and At night
Mr.. and Mrs. Archibald l.. Keen will
be hosts at Il family dinner a. which
some Atty or sixty relatives and for
mer friends of the l.anghnrne family
VIII be guests nj the Keen home. This
VIII bring the days entertainment to
a close. The Aston party will spend
Friday night here and expects to
leave on the morning train for Lynch
burg on visit. from which place
they Will leave for Albemarle Coun-
~.
The reception committee which met
the Astor party tonight was com
posed Of Mayor WoOdlng II. G. Flick
len. w T.. Meade. president of the
Young Mems Business Club. w. L.
Boaiwright president OF the Cham
Der OF Commerce; Colonel Darlington.
OF the city Council; MestiamcS Henry
c. Leigh. w w. Ayers W. II. Hi,
and W. 7. Paxton. representing tho
local womeu's clubs
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-05-05
McCumbcr Predicts Long
Time Passing Tariff Law
IRy Associated Prcss.J

WASHINGTON. May An es-
innate thaS nj the present rate
the pending tariff bill would he
passed on September 90. 1916. WAS
given tn the Senate today by SEN
ator McCumhcr. Republican. North
Dakota. In charge OF the measure.
who said the estimate had been
prepared by an expert who based
his calculation on the fact that
Just two OF the 2.GO0 odd commit
tee amendments have been acted
on III thirteen days.
Il think that after listening to
the debate today said Senator
McCumber. 1--WE will have To add
thirty OF forty years more 20 that
estimate
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-05-05
Bnnk Speaks Tonight.

j, ID. Hank, Jr.. Assistant Attorney
d"hera' OF virginia. and Miss Gregg.
of the state Board of Education. will
be the speakers tonight Mt the rcgu-
lar monthly meeting of the Yves.
hampton Community League, In thu
High School Building at o'clock.
The program Will be In the intercst
OF the Community Life Campaign"
and VIII L." featured with musical
selections. MIR. Corbitt and mem
bers OF Mrs. Luther Spencer's music
class viii render several vocal md
Instrumental numbers and dances.
All citizens OF Tuck ahoe district arc
invited to attend this meeting. Re
fcshmcnts will he served
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-05-05
NEGRO KILLS
SEVEN-YEAR-OLD BOY
Especial to The Timcs-Dlspatch.l

Especial to The Times Dispatch.l
llEATllSVII,Ll;. VA. May A.
SATURDAY, coiorcd boy about II
years old. who had been reared. from
baby. by John Kcezcr. respect
able coiorcd man of near Lara. this
county, shot and Killed another col
ored boy. about years old. blowing
more than half OF his head ana face
or.
After hitching John KccZer's
horse. aud seeing him off. he Sc
cured the gun. and went to the
house Of II nephbOr. pointing the
gun at the small boy. The mother
of the child. who was sitting In the
door. demonstrated with him. nj =
Though she thought he was playing.
But saying. ''he shall not have my
grandmothcr's Watches" he hanged
away, killing the boy Instantly.
During his examination he declared
he was shooting at n crow. lie viii
be sent To the rc;ormatory.
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IRISH AGREE
TO CEASE FIGHTING
Truce to Last Until Monday
Afternoon Arranged by
Leaders.
DOVE OF PEACE MOVERS
But. While Chiefs Plan. Fol
lowers Fighl-Thrcc Killed,
Three Wounded.
DOVE OF PEACE MOVERS
rEr Assncia;cd press.l-

DUBLIN, May 4-'rhe peace CON
ference between the rival factions
in Ireland met today ana decided
upon truce between the rival army
forces, beginning at o'clock this
afternoon and lasting until the same
time next Monday.
The conference was a most friend
~ one. and the fact that II was pro
longed is taken here to point To the
arrangement o: u plan for unity
which the Dan fIircailn can accept
tomorrow. II any such agreement is
reached IT is believed 10 mean an
Improvement in the position Of
cannon de Valera, and his followers.
who would be given a chance -
share in the portfolios OF the Dali
Eircann
Likewise, the dissident army sup
porting tho De Va!craites would
coalesce with tho official army gen
erai headquarters and its generals
resume their high commands IN y
reunited body.
Moreover. Do Valera's persistent
protest against June elections would
be met, for the new Parliamen, to
debate the Constitution would be
elected without contests. labor DO
ing given due share in the new
body.
This, instead OF displacing the Dali
In June. would give ii a new lease
OF life during the transition nericd,
which. however. must cud before
next December. since tho Anglo Irish
peO'e treaty presrrihcs that Free
State elections shall be held within
twelve months Of the signature OF
tho treaty.
These concessions already have
been virtually secured TO lie Valera
by the document agreed TO 10y
Michael Collins and Richard Mulca-
ny as the basis for peace. The :m-
portant point OF difficulty concerns
the area of the new Parliament; 5
5ur!diction and raises the whole par
ution question,
y-sAnThe rival military chiefs had no
= dtJiculty today In arranging tho truce.
= which suspends hostilitios. includin,;
: ACTS OF aggression against persons or
.-property and virtually stops recruit
Ing by either force.
y Gouriers have been dispatched tn
- Kilkenny TO order a cessation oil
= fighting there.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-05-05
Y. y. 4. Delegate. l.rn,c.

Members Of Post \. Travellers
Protective Association. OF this civ
left Yesterday and last night for
Danrille. where the annual corven-
ton of he Virginia Division. will he
held today and tomorrow. Trans
portation problems will he included
in Tho matters TO he discussed at the
convention. Ma-tinsvillc and New
port News are asking for next years
convention. Il J. Charles of New
port News, is the most aggressive
candidate for the presidency for the
ensuing ySnr.
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FInnl Exercises Nny II.

The annual commencement cXer-
cises Of the night school of the Vir-
Ginia Mechanics Institute will be
held Thursday evening, May, II. at
Sis O'Clock III the Institute audi
forum. BROAD and Eleventh Streets.
The school committee. composed OF
j. u. Crumr chairman, T.. w. Farley,
q q. Valentine, r. +. Morgan and c.
II. RatcliHe has issued invitations
TO large number OF the friends of
the students and Of tho institution
to attend the exercises.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-05-05
Collected Quart a Run"
us Rent for Still

Especial to The TimessDispatch.l
l'fNCHBuRG. VA. May ed
Potcat. negro, charged with
operating moonshine stili here.
wien called for trial in the Cor
poration Court, told the court
that the st!ll belonged to him.
but that he rented IL to another
negro. the rental being aquart
OF liquor from each run. The
stiil was making brandy from
hydratcd peaches at the time IL
was captured by the police.
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fulfilling Permit. Msucd.

4 building permit Wa yesterday "a
sued 10 J. l.. Tillcr To build II frarns
and stucco dwelling nj 300 Griffin
Avenue, to cost $4,000. other permits
issued by Inspector Butler were: To
-. W. Page. to build Il brick dwelling
AT 2SOS ScmmeH Avenue To cost 81. 900:
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-05-05

to j. Z. Fletcher. 20 build a frame
ana stucco dwelling at s Graham
ROAD. TO cost $1,000, and to J. r. Car
ter TO build II brick garage at blj
81. James, street, and To repair the
brick dwelling at that point. the
whole TO cost 800.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-05-05
30-In. All Wool
Storm Se1ge-69c sd.

To-day in the Black Goods Dept. We offer 200
yards OF 36-inch Atwood Storm Serge for
suits. coats. capcs and skirts At 60c yard.
This originally sold for I9c yard.
-36-inch Atwood Trcotinc. in black only.
Reguiarly priced at $3.50 yard. but reduced
for today at 1.25 yard.
MAIN FLOOR 4;
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Three Free stntcr. Arc killcd.

%~y'rrJff IBy AsHoc!ltcG TrcsS.
e LONDONDERRY IRELAND. MAY
= t-Three Free Staters were killed
and three seriously wounded In a
+conf!ct between Irish Republican
@arrny regulars and irrcgu!ars today
LIN the Free state side OF tho London
: derry Donegal border at Burt
a. The Free state forces in lorries
were going 10 Buncrand 20 re-cn-
-torce the garrison there. and were
= ambushcd by large force OF r.
CIRCULARS. who opened heavy fire
ION them.
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Seek Refuge in PekIng.

The forces Of Chang, after cvacuat-
ing the vicinity of Changsintien.
boarded trains and spend to Fcngtai.
the next station, where they made
stand for Il while. Throngs OF men
from the defeated army approached
the walls Of Picking ami pleaded for
refuge inside the city. Many of them
threw away their guns. The gates
of the city We're Immediately closed
as tho local authorities had ordered,
under pressure from the foreign To-
cations. that admittancc he refused
to the defeated troops of either side.
Tho closing OF the gates result ed
in shutting GU; Of n number of for
cigncrs. including Mrs. Ray Athcr-
ton. wife of the second secretary of
the American legation. Mrs. Ather-
ton. who had been visiting her coun-
try home. demanded that the gates
he opened for her, but this was done
only after rescue party had been
sent out To her a'd from the icga :
tipD
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SOUTHERN CHINESE
GIVE MANCHURIANS
DECISIVE DRUBBINC

Continued From First Pagc)
sintien. which forms the northwest
terminus OF the battle line. appears
to he complete.
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Hoods SarsapariIIa

FOR THAT TIRED FEELING
invites illness, for loss OF appetite.
all run down conditions. nervous
ness. 1t makes the weak strong.
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Chang Soldiers Dispcrsc.

The Chang soldiers, when they
found they would u" unable to enter
the city, dispersed. discouraged
Many OF them marched toward the
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-05-05
DANNILLE PEOPLE
GIVE LADY ASTOR
ROUSING WELCOME

Continued From First paSc.)
o: the program. at which time OF.
fetal hono.s will be bestowed upon
the visiting party.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-05-05
Rowe Named on Pageant Stan.

Captain NJ. n. Rowe. cf this city, has
beer appointed BY Grand Marshal
william Wilson Sale. or the Virginia
Historical Pageant in Richmond, To
sow" on his staff I'm tho military pa
radc.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-05-05

o: the program. at which time OF.
fetal homes will be bestowed upon
the visiting party.
Council In Extra Session.
At 1880 o'clock the cay Council
vii! convene In cxtraorlinary ses-
sion i'll the Council chamber with all
the city officials 1t was the Cour-
ell which conceived the idea OF IA
municipal welcome TO Lady Aston
and. as hosts and representatives OF
the people, they will meet Lady AS
tor and her companions. Colonel \
T. Darlington will present Lady
Astor with an enrrossed copy OF an
ordinance dedicatinE a new street
rs Lady Astor Street" Mayor
Woodinr will present her with the
keys OF tho city. the symho! Of free
dom being golden key Lady AS
tor will make her frs, public ut
tcrance In reply to these adj
dresses.
Visits Old Home.
At noon the party Will hc con-
Quoted 10 the site OF tho old Lang
horne home, at the corner OF BROAD
and Main streets. the house in which
She was born. The dwelling now has
been materially changed, and III ad-
dition has teen moved from its site
several yards down Broad street, tho
vacant site aTordiug natural
amphithcater capable OF holding a
large ;hrouc of people. From tho
porch q; her old home Lady Aston
Will make her address, after being
introduced by II. C. Fic}lien. who
will at tho same time present her
with silver loving cup ms Il sou
venir OF visit TO Danviile.
4 band viii he at the home place
also school children who will sing
stirring Southern melodies as n well
come 10 the visitor. The home site
has been protusely decorated with
flags, In which scheme tho American
standard mInglcs with the flag OF the
Conccdcracv and the Union Jack of
Great Britain Tho town also is gay
with bunting. decorations for the T..
y. y. convention. opening tomorrow,
being put NJ with the other local
decorations In order 10 make as brave
showing as possible
Lord and Lady Astor Will he enter
tanned at luncheon privately. II is
likely that Lady Aston will find n
few minutes during which TO speak
to tho city school children. One of
the chief events of the afternoon
will DO the motor visit to Cottage
Hil" the old homestead where CHS
well Dabney Langhorne. father Of
the famous Ianghornc beauties, spent
his boyhood DAYS
Entertained by Clubs.
tpor return there will he tea
rendered 10 the women Of the party
by several clubs, the Shakespeare
study Club. the Wednesday After
noon Club, the Garden Club the
Music study Club, the Business and
Professional Women's Clubs and the
chapters Of the n 4. Il. and the
/. II. &. This tea will be held al the
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-05-05

Youll like Jack Frost" Salt. Clear.
pure; tpours frccly.-Adv.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-05-05
Me1ceriSed Oxford
at 9c yd.
Il r o \ ID A r T. | Eft II

q highly mercerizcd snow white cloth that is
very desirable for mems shirts, boys Dlouses
and boys wash suits. Al zoe II Is value
you will be interested In seeing.
-54-inch MERCERIZED BATISTE, very fine
and sheer, made with soft mcrccrzed finish.
Note tho width-thcn note the pricc-30c
yard
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-05-05
"KAYSER'S"
3 CLASP Chamoisette
Cloves soc pr.

popular Glove for street and general wear.
because il combines service and appearance
with moderateness in price. Chpice of white.
covert, pongec and black in all sizes
SAME in l6-buttcn length in white, pongcc
and sand. are priced at 90 pair.
MAIN FLOOR
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-11-29
HOGS ADVANCE
5 To IS CENTS
Heavy Shipping Orders Clear
Heavy Receipts.
bog Prices Day by Day
25O-SOO lbs. 200-225 IDS 1901

An advance Of to Is cents marked
the hog market at the local stock
yards today. Although there were
L, 500 head in the pens, shipping or
ders were received in such volume
that the largest local packer, Kngan,
took only 1900. The market ended
steady with the opening. with prac-
tically no stock left unsold.
The fat rate, which has been no
tceable on some classes for some time
recently, was absent. Assorted
lights sold as high as $780, while
lights generally ranged from $3.50 to
$3.50. Heavies and medium mixed
hogs sold from $40 to $S.45. Pigs
were disposed of at the price Of the
load. The range in sow prices widened
to a 75c spread for the day, with the
quotations at $7G7.75.
Strength in the cattle market was
limited to steers. Gamers and cutters
and choice heifers. There was slight
demand for common heifers. The quo
tations remained about unchanged.
however. Receipts, 1000.
Prices in the calf alleys were soc
to 81 higher generally. The market
was spotted, however, and hectic One
calf sold at $14 and several brought
$3.50. The practical top was nearer
$3.50. though. Receipts, 700.
Lambs also experienced a raise of
soc to 81, at s14 down. Ewes ruled
steady at SIS down. Receipts, 200.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-11-29
BOND MARKET LIKELY
TO CONTINUE GAINS
Steadiness in Early Trades Gives
Snap to Session

BIZ United Financial -
NEW YORK, Nov. 29.-The bond
market today showed every sign OF
continuing the upward trend that
marked the course of yesterdays deal
ings. There was a steadiness in the
early trading in both foreign and do
nestle bonds and there was a snap
that has been lacking in many Of the
dull sessions recently.
Government bonds held steady, but
did not sell in great volume. The in
dustrial and higher priced rail issues
showed good activity, however. and
the sales were brOadened to take in
many issues.
Government bonds held steady, but
did not sell in great volume. The in
dustrial and higher priced rail issues
showed good activity, however, and
the sales were broadened to take in
many issues.
The rate at which municipal offer
ings. which were being held back, are
moving into the market gives en-
eouragement 10 the belief that inves-
tors have taken. in a large measure,
the undigested securities which
clogged the market a week or more
ago.
Around noon. Erie issues eased off
for time but the other cheap rails
were steady as was the rest Of the
market. Activity was slackening
somewhat.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-11-29
Six Jump Bill
for Coop Board

BU united NeicS
NEW YORK. Nov eft will go
mighty hard with the board bill jump
ers who flew the coop from George
Fezko's place at Homestead. n. J., in
violation Of the innkeepers' protective
act
Sentence of death was passed on all
six OF the dead beats in the Home
stead police station, garage and post
Office. They are 20 be guillotined.
The boarders came to Fezko last
summer. registering as John, Jasper,
Joe. Jenny. Jasmine and Josephine
Turkey They have been running up
a bill fozboard and lodging ever since.
Fezko always gave them excellent
maid service. and the meals, he says.
We're the best. Yet when he brought
them their breakfast Wednesday
morning they We're a. w. Q. L.
The police force captured the alb
sconding boarders as they tapped
toward the Hudson ferry for New
York and the protection of the extra
dition laws. Fezko gloated over them
at the police station.
Sentence Will be executed at dawn
in Fezko's farmyard.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-11-29
LETTERS To. HAVE:
BOOSTER FACTS

Daily facts about Indianapolis, to
be used during December by Indian
apoIis business concerns on outgoing
letters, have been released by John 3.
Reynolds, general secretary Of the In
dianapois Chamber of Commerce, as
follows:
Dec. 1-S4OO, OOO.O 900 annual industrial
Dec. New city market and auditorium
planned.
Dec. 5-Broad streets reduce traffic diff
culUes in retail district comparatively simple
Dec. 6-Outstanding city in United States
of America in fire prevention activities.
Dec. Beautiful city OF park and Dou1e-
wards.
Dec. 9-Fire losses reduced $500 600 over
1921
Dec. 11-otty plan now being completed.
Dee. 12-HOme of the American Legion.
Dec. 13-Unique belt railway system en-
Dec. 100000 population by 1880:
Dec. ID 200 manufacturers making
Dec. 16-Largest hog-kflling plant in
Dec 18-TyptcaIly American city; s5 per
Dec. I9-stable labor conditions; fine in
Dec. 2O-Surrounded by rich agricultural
Dec. 21-Reaching ont for foreign trade.
Dec. 22-Seventeen railways; thirteen in
terLrban lines.
Dec. 23-Center OF network Of radIatlng
concrete highways.
Dec. 25-A Happy Christmas to all
Dec. 26-SiXty-ive per cent OF people
own their homes
Dec. 27-Logical wholesale center for
Indiana.
Dec. 28-supports forty phianthropies
through Community Chest.
Dec 29-Economic center of American
Dec. 30-Prosperous New Year to all.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-11-29
Plan Commission Wants
Meridian Street Widened

A committee Of West Indianapolis
citizens, led by the Rev. C. G. Baker,
has asked the commission to place the
southwest corner of Belmont Ave. and
w. Washington St, in residential
instead of first industrial district on
the city plan map. The residents are
trying 10 get the school board to build
a west side high school. and they do
not want industry encroaching upon
the site.
Robert H Written. consultant to
the commission; George Z. Kessler,
consulta1t 10 the board of park com
nissioners; Lawrence V. Sheridan,
executive secretary Of the commits
sion: Louis W. Bruck, member Of the
commission, and Elliott We're named
on 81 committee to review the report
OF the city market commission, upon
invitation of John F. White, chairman
of the market body.