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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-08-19

tho chummy sort. At our party OF
two was hurled what used to he the
conntrys sweetest interrogatory:
What you'll have. gentlemen" The
choice. decided upon before We en-
tered the saloon. was Scotch high
balls. They were mixed with an
cient elan and placed gbcfore us with
the comforting assurance that they
were made Of the real thing. and not
hooch.
My companion, an acknowledge d
expert In such vital matters. re-
marked that --'s is famous In
New York at the moment for serving
nothing tut the absolutely genuine
article. The highhalls We're 75 cents
apiece. My exrcrt said they were
worth the money. considering the
waves OF poisonous drink now roll -
ing across Manhattan Island in the
Suise OF genuine articles.
-'s is raidcd ever and anon, II
would appear. but, az is said regular
ly TO happen on such occasions. the
bootlegEer secret service clears for
action. and the propricSNr receives
ample warning. BY the time thu
prohibition ''wrccking crew" arrives.
nothing more vulnerable than near
beer, ginger ale and mineral water Is
visible.
II bibulous customer Is at the
bar. his drink is snatchcd away by
viGilant harman and the contents
OF the glass deftly emptied into the
sink All these little tricks OF thu
trade were ventilated for my benefit.
as we stood at the Tar at --'s.
and the barmen nodded their heads
in affirmation of the fact that tho
Continued on Page l. Col 6)
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-08-19
F OUR CH|NAMEN
ARE PUT ON STAND
Those Examined Assert They
Were Born i'm United
States.
ALL MAY BE DEPORTED
Unable to Produce Registra-
ton Cards of Residence
in America.

That they started from Jackson
vile F!a.. where they had been in
search OF work. and did not know
the two men following them in an
automobile was the testimony ye.-
terday afternoon OF four of the
eighteen Chiuamen Arrested carly
Thursday morning near Petersburg
by Federal prohibition officers. who
mis'ook them for a cargo OF liq,Ior.
The testimony was given before
United States Commissioner Melvin
Flcgcnheimer, and. when the third
prisoner had been heard the exami-
nation was continued until this
morning at 10 o'clock The remain
ing fourteen Cinnamon and the four
men charged with violating section
5 OF the act Of February 3. 1917. will
De heard today. In the meantime, all
or the accused are In the City jail.
com missioner Flegenheimer and
United States Distric; Attorney CAL
lom B Jones conducted the examIna
ton yesterday afternoon. All four
OF the Chinese put on the stand de-
c!ared they were born In the United
States and had been employed n,
various occupations, but none OF
them was able to show his regis
tration card OF residence In this
country claiming the papers had
oeen lost. ], is upon their ability
TO affirm that they were given such
certificates that their position de-
pends.
II they are unable to produce the
registration certificates, they will be
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-08-19
ny Frederic william VILE.

Seeing Is believing. Having been
assured that open and unabashed
sale of liquor is common In New
York. the present writer essayed to
investigate an incredible allegation
on his own account. He was told
that intoSicants could be bought.
without the slightest difficulty. either
over the open bar OF an old-fash-
ioned saloon. at apartments con-
verted into private drinking clubs.
or in restaurants. The only oondi-
tion was that prospective customer
had to be introduced and thus. more
or less guaranteed. II he had the
price. the rest would be easy So
equipped with n knowing friend. tho
investigator sailed forth among the
bright lights TO explore Wcttcst New
York.
The personally conducted tour led
first to ono of the best-known old
time saloons somewhere in the
Forties. All the familiar trappings
OF yesteryear are there. The great
mirrors behind the bar simmer with
accustomed spleudor. The bar itself.
as of yore. glistcns spotlcss and Inn
raculate. The brass rail of tradi-
tion. against which you leaned In
treating days. still does duty.
The Real STUFF.
Two barmcn were in attendance.
10 the wants OF three
or four apparently regular customers.
for the greetings exchanged were OF
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-08-19
WILL UPHOLD RIGHT
OF MEN TO WORK
AT ALL HAZARDS
President Determined to
Deal Dras C ally With
Armed Lawlessness.o
SCORES FAILURE OF
JUSTICE AT HERRIN
Asks Congress to Create Com
mission to Make Probe of
Coal Industry.
tBy Associated Press.

WASHINGTON, Aug. lS-Presidcut
Harding laid the whole story OF the
rail and coal strikes before the
American people today with pledge
that. whatever the cost, government
by law will be sustained.
Summing up before joint session
OF Senate and House his efforts to-
ward industrial peace, the President
asserted that neither employers nor
employees could escape responsibility
for the present situation and that
no small minority" would be per-
mitted Ey armed lawlessncss." con
sp!racy" or "barbarity and butchery'.
to override the paramount interests
of the public
First Obligation t0 Government
We must reassert the doctrine
that in this republic the first obliSa-
ton and tho first allegiance of every
citizen. high or low. Is to his gov
ernment." said tho President. mo
matter what clouds may gather. no
matter what storms may ensue, no
matter what hardships may attend
or what sacrifice may be necessary,
government by law must and will be
sustained.
Wherefore I am resolved TO use
all the power OF the government to
maintain transportation and to sus-
tain the right Of men to work"
To strengthen the hand of tho ad-
ministration in dealing with present
and future coal troubles. Mr.. Harding
asked for authorization OF a ma
tonal agency to purchase. sell and
distribute coal, and for creation OF
commission to inquire Into every
phase OF coal production, sale and
distributions"
Existing Laws Arc Adequate.
No similar request was made for
emergency rail legislation, the Pros
idcnt asserting that, although the
Railroad Labor Board had inadequate
authority. other agencies OF the gov
ernment We're armed with statutes to
prevent conspiracy against Interstate
commerce and to insure safety I'm
railway operation.
1t Is my purpose" he continued
TO invoke these laws. civil and Grim
inal. against nil offenders alike"
One other Legislative enactment.
law to permit the Federal govern
ment TO step in and protect aliens
where state protection fails. was ad-
vocated by tho chief executive as a
result of what he termed tho
"butchery OF human beings, wroupb,
IN madness" at Herrin, Ill Despite
the protests OF foreign governments
whose nationals suffered in the Her
rim mine battle. ne said. Federal Of
hcials were powerless to take I'm hand
the situation created by the mock
cry OF local inquiry and the faiiur,
OF justice in Illinois"
Is Greeted with Applause.
Members OF the Senate and House
received the pronouncements OF the
PRESIDENT with repeated salvos OF ap-
plause. and the leaders OF both
branches announced later that no
time would be lost In putting his
legislative, recommendations into ef-
Continued on Page 2, Col 51
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-08-19
Iron Fence Rcmorcd and Ma.
teriais 4rc Placed on
Ground.

preparatory to making the excaya-
Ton for the foundation of the new
100000 tireproof State office build
ing in the southeast corner OF Cant
tol Square, the iron fence along the
east side was partially removed yes
terday afternoon and quantity of
material for use in the work was
piaced on the ground
1t is thought that everything Will
be in readiness for the steam shovel
TO be placed At work Monday. after
which the contractors, j. II. Wilson
Construction Company. will proceed
rapidly with the work OF excavation
and also OF laying the concrete foun-
dation.
Bids have not been asked for as
yet for the office building proper. the
contract only having been let for the
excavation and the foundation
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-08-19
HARDING SA US EXISTING LAW WIS
ADEQUATE AND WILL INVOKE
THEM IN RAIL EMERGENCY Y
HARDING DECLARES WARFARE ON LABOR
IS HINDRANCE TO STRIKE SETTLEMENTS
{By United News.l

WASHINGTON unions been
a 20
nc
the open shop that
o a
In
The
o
we and
that's in
which
hict with public interest
O flare"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-08-19
tBy United News.1

JoHNSToWN, PA, Aug. 1s.-
'ohnstown saloons may sell real
oeer' Mayor Joseph CauTiel has
spoken Furthermore. the beer must
oe good stuff. not amber water or
S'op' After drawing several worms
ana nuss from the water faucet in
MS nome. the Mayor decided that
drastic action was necessary for the
preservation Of the city's health in
'he present drought. Activities OF
inoonshiners peddling poisonous
i'quor also aided the Mayor in reach
,hs ms decision. He issued the fol-
lowing statement today:
Owing to the dangerous condition
oi the water supply in Johnstown,
all persons who comply with the law
can sell beer-not near.beer bu,
real beer and ale. AS long as ,hcv
don't sell moonshine or any other
adulteratcd beverage thew won't ba
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-08-19
PEACE PROPOSAL,
PLACED IN EXECUTIVES
HANDS BY MEDIATORS
brotherhood Chiefs Offer to Be Passed On by Gather
ing OF transportation Heads Tuesday-Asserted
is Gentlemen Agreement on Seniority issue

rights. In addition to retention Of
men hired since the strike.
The proposition, on the other hand.
vas outlined in other quarters as
providing for restoration of strikers
as rapidly as possible. with their sen
iority rights to he adjusted ultimate
iy to the satisfaction of all.
Inc proposal in these quarters was
Understood To be on the basis of "a
gen'lemcn's agreement. which those
close to the cOnfcrces said would give
due respect 10 the rights OF the new
men. This agreement. II was said
would assure jobs to both the strik-
ers and the so-calIcd new men. since
Continued on Page 2. Col. 81
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HARD-COAL PEACE
NOT IN SIGHT AFTER
TWO DAYS. PARLEY
Confcrccs Refuse to Discuss
Result Of Philadelphia
Conference.
REPRESENTATIVES, TO
MEET AGAIN TODAY
Operators Adverse to Extend.
ing Conlrac, Longer Than
From Last April.
MINERS WANT TWO YEARS
Lewis Denies Personnel Of In,rstI-
RntinE Committee In Stun
blingbIDcl,
REPRESENTATIVES, TO
MEET AGAIN TODAY
MINERS WANT TWO YEARS
Lewis Denies Personnel of InVrsti-
EntinE Committee In Stun
blinEb1Dck.
lny Associated Presxl

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. lS.-Peace
In the anthracite coal regions was
not In sight tonight when the Joint
conference Of operators and repre-
bcntatircs az tho mine workers ad.
Journed. after four hours contin-
uous session. until tomorrow.
No intimation was given as to
whether any progress has been made
toward reaching an agreement that
would send the .0to men back 10
WORK Neither Samuel D. Warriner
spokesman for the operators, nor
John l.. Lewis. president OF the min
cFs and head Of tho miners dclega-
''"n In the negotiations would dis
c!ose what had taken place at tho
prolonged session Ncither would
they say whether they still held the
optimistic views both expressed prior
to and after the first session OF the
conference yesterday
secrecy IL Maintained.
AS tho conferees passed down III.
corridor through lines Of waiting
newspaper men. James A. German. OF
Hazleton. secretary of the toint CON
ference board Of anthracite miners.
49, vPN' phsteO Out n state
ment which he said was Issued In be
hnif OF both aides. saying the n4go-
tiations would be resumed tomor-
row at 10 o'clock. Beyond this II
contained no Information. i, read:
The joint conference OF operators
and the mine workers representa-
iiv"s gave further consideration to-
day TO the matters in hand. Both
operators and mine workers advanced
their views on the matter before
IN" conference. The coatcrcnC. will
resume tomorrow Mt 10 a. NJ
one ot the miners representatives.
when asked what the prospects were
for an agreement. lifted a protesting
hand and said: The statement Of
Mt. German is all We have 10 say"
Others also declined to answer ques-
tions.
Prior to the meeting today 1t was
Continued on Page q Col IL
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-08-19
FLOOD SALE WITH REQUESTS
TO EXCUSE MEN FROM CAMP
Says Situation in Richmond Growing
Serious Because of the Attitude of Some Bls
ness Firms-Asks for Co-Operaton

Adjutant-G General w. w Sale an
nounced last night that II will be alb
solntely impossible to meet the de-
mands of business firms that their
employees in the Virginia National
GUARD he excused from cncampment
service. 1t Is necessary for each
company TO have GO per cent of mem
hers present In order to secure Fed
eral pay for services at camp" said
the AdJutant- General.
All Richmond companies, comprls-
ing the one Hundred and Eighty
Ihird Infantry. under command OF
colonel J. Fulmcr Bright. will go
INTO camp on August &c. Many en-
pioyers are sending in requests that
their employees be excused from SER
Vice. despite the fact that they readily
agreed TO their Joining the companies
when they were reorganized after the
World War.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-08-19
CALIFORNIANS WEAR
OVERCOATS AND FURS
fBy Associated Press. !

SAN FRANCISCO. Aug. lS.-San
Franciscans journeyed to work this
morning In overcoats and furs. while
Easterners suffered the hottest
weather OF the summer
steady trade wind from the Pa
cihc sent the mercury tobogganing
here the highest point yesterday
being G5 and the lowest 81. Other
Pacific Coast cities were warmer.
however. Los Angeles reported Sc
degrees. while at Seattle the mer-
curry climbed to so. San Diego re-
porting ~.
Occasionally straw hat or filmy
crepe de chine could be seen here
but as rule the heavier garments
of winter predomlnated.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-08-19
TEN, REPORTED DEAD
IN FOREST FIRE. SAFE
IRy Aasnciated rr..a

DULUTH. AuE iS.-Tcn person. he-
licrcd to have pcrishcd i'm the forest
hrc I'm Northern Minnesota were re-
ported To he safe this afternoon. a
special dispatch from Biwabik Minn
stated that six members OF the Nci-
mach family, who were thought to
have died at Markham were safe
mere y man named Donald. his wife
ana two children. who were reported
burned in the White Face district. es-
caDed the fiames by automobile, ac-
cording to newspaper advices late
today.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-08-19
Full Associated Press
Report
[By Associated press.l

NEW YORK. Aug. ls.-The nve
great railroad brotherhoods. which
nave stepped into the nation Wild.
shipments strike as mediators. today
oHered 10 the roads what they
termed practical proposition for
peace. and the roads took the pro-
poSal under considerations
Neither side would officially dis
close the terms OF the proposition. In
some quarters closc.to the cOnfrrces
IL WAS said. that acceptance of the
proposal by Ia" executives would re-
SUIT In the Immediate return OF all
strikers to their old Jobs with fun
ana unimpaircd seniority and pension
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-08-19
UNIDENTIFIED MOB
BEATS UP SHOPMEN
iHree Georgia Rnilrond Workers
Arc Severely Beaten by Au-
Eustn Crowd.
tBy Associated Press.

AUGUSTA. GA. Aug. 1s.-Frank
Hall. Of Vida!ia. Ga; II. Il. Cawley,
OF Harlem. Ga, and j. T. Glaee, en-
ployed at the Georgia Railroad shops
here. were tonight attacked on Broad
Street by crowd of Unidentified
men and severely beaten. Hall is
the most seriously injured OF the
three. He received severe wounds
about the head. The injured men
were carried to the University Hos
pital. The wounded men were un
able TO Identify any of their assail-
ants
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-08-19
REAL BEER. AND ALE TO FLOW
IN JOHNSTOWN, MAYOR SAYS
Only Good Stuff Shall Be Sold, He Orders-Citv Is
Faced With Drought and Fears Water Sup
ply May Be. Unhealthy

molested by me. The hotel mon have
agreed to give their assistance in rim
hing down all the bootleggers and
moonshiners in the district. don,
see how the Federal authorities can
interfere with the breweries in this
district If they try TO give the peo-
pie real beer when our water sup
ply is In such bad condition"
The breweries were instructed nv
the Mayor to turn out real beer. with
tho provision that tho beer must be
pure. Many saloon men called at
'he Mayors office. where they re-
ceived confirmation of the renort
Further the Mayor announced that
the drug stores can sell real ale. II
IL Is soon ana cold. Motorcycle po.
lfcemcn were busy this afternoon
spreading the word.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-08-19
HINTON'S SEAPLANE
HELD UP BY WEATHER
American Aviator on Way 10 Brnxn
Leaves Today for
NASSAU.
(By United News. I

SOUTHPORT. y. C.. Aug. ls.-The
seaplane Sampaio Correia. in which
Lieutenant Walter. Hinton is dying
to Rio dc Janeiro. will resume Its
hight Saturday. after having been
forced to land at noon on account
OF adversS weather conditions.
Hinton had hoped he might be abi,
to reach Nassau before night. bnt. IN
view Of heavy fog. he considered
1t foolhardy to continue. The ma
chine he said. is in good condition.
The start from Manteo was made
during the morning.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-08-19
BETTER HOMES"
Electrical

This free educational exhibit OF
the selection and arrangement OF
furniture. draperies. electrical an
plianoes and ali that goes to make
tho complete home Is offered 10
tho public by The Dispatch Papers
aud Richmond's progressive m.r-
chants Th. homes are located AT
Stonewa:l Courts. westhampton
Avenue, and 230l Rosewood Ave-
nue.. and are open tor inspection
daily between the hours OF 1 and
10 P. ~
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-08-19
CHAUFFEUR is KILLED
IN AN AUTO ACCIDENT
John Benrd Meets Denth md Two
Women Probably Fatally Injured
In Brook Road Smash.

One man. John Beard, was killed
and two women were probably fatally
injured in an automobile smash up
last night between the service sta
tion and the bridge on Brook Road.
The driver. reported to he the col
ored chauffeur of DR.. Hopkins, was
killed and two colored women, Anita
knight and Helen Armstead, are ex-
pected to die from injuries received.
it was reported at st. Philips Hos
pital. where they were taken follow
ing the accident. The driver is said
to have been blinded by the lights
from an approaching automobile
which struck the car nc was driving.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-08-19
FINDS PLENTY OF LIQUOR
FOR SALE OPENLY IN ". Y.
''Boozoriums, Supposedly Extinct Saloons Cabarets
Supply All Kinds of Hard Drinks to Those in
Know-Tailor Gains Wealth as Bootlegger

This is the sixth OF a series
OF articles which picture condi-
tons which the bookkeeping in
dustry has brought upon tho
country.-Editor's motel
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-08-19

Adjutant- General Sale pointed out
that the policy OF the government Is
10 have small standing army, re-
lying largely OH the National Guard
TO meet any emergency that might
arise.
The situation caused By the re-
quest for excusing men from service
is growing serious" said Attorney
General Sale. and I am hopeful that
the heads or business houses Will CO.
operate with the National Guard and
allow their men in service the neces-
sary fifteen days for training. which
VIII make them stronger and better
htted 10 discharge their work when
they return from camp"
G. & q. Every Sunday Excnrsioss.
$500 Round Trip BuckEoe, Nor
folk. Se.s5 Round Trip Oo3an View:
$50 Round Trip Virginia Beach--3
We
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-08-19
IRREGULARS CLASH
WITH FREE SKATERS
fBy Associated Press.I

DUBLIN. Aug. lS.-An engagement
lasting two hours occurred early to-
day between national army troops
and irresulars at the Beggars Rush
barracks. on the outskirts OF Dub
lin.
The irrcGulars attacked from the
roofs of houses. from the railway line
and other positions. The Free
Statcrs replied from within the bar
racks. but. beyond alarming the
civilian inhabitants. nothing serious
was reported. No details of casual
ties were available this afternoon.
Norfolk. 81. Ocean yieu 40 os. o..
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-08-19
WOULD HAVE ROAD
AWARDS HELD Up
State Highway Commission
Asked to Await Strikes
Outcome.
ACTION BY U. S. BODY
Many Contracts Not Affected
by Car Shipment Embar-
go, Says Coleman.

Request that the award OF further
contracts for new highway construc-
tion cease until the rail and coal
situation has resumed normal as
poets is contained in a letter received
by the State Highway Commission
yesterday from the executive com
mittee of the American, Association
of State Highway Omcials. No def
mite action has been taken on the
letter by the Virginia Department.
The letter Of the executive COM
mittee followed conference be-
tween the committee and Commits
sioner Ai,chison. OF the Interstate
Commerce Commission, and other
members OF that body in Washing
ton recently. Copies of the letter
were mailed TO all State highway
departments OF the country.
Any number OF contracts can be
let In Virginia that Will not be af-
iected by the car shipment embargo.
commissioner George r. Coleman
stated last night. Tho letter refer.
chiefly TO road construction work
that would require long hauling of
materials. and there are many minor
contracts that can he worked on re-
curing no such hauling. he pointed
out.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-08-19
PUT MERCURY INDOORS
TO INSURE ITS SAFETY
Thermometer Saved ny M~tcoroIo-
Eist When Ii Records
no la sun.
fRy Associated pressl


SPRINGFIELD. ILL, Aug. IS
The government thermometer here
was in working order today only
because Meteorological Clarence J.
Root ordered 1t taken indoors yes
terday when the mercury registered
40 In the sun ard 9S in the shade.
the record for the year. Springfield
divided honors with Phoenix. Ariz.
IN the heat race, but humidity made
this city's brand of heat tho hottest
In the country. the records said.
Temperature Drops I'm Northwest.
ST. PAUL, MINI. Aug. 1s.-cooI-
ing breezes early today brought well
come relief TO the Northwest from
the heat wave of the past week
during which the mercury bovered
around the 80 mark From max,.
mum Of 95 late yesterday, the tenn
perature had dropped to 20 this
morning. Half a dozen deaths and
scores of prostrations in the Twin
Cities resulted from the heat waya
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-08-19

Summer s, tours from Richmond via R..
E.;S. F. +; ATLANTIC City. sl3.95; Niagara
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-08-19
Text OF Letter,
or is nc fClInu.o.

The letter is as follows:
The executive committee CON
ierred today with Commissioner
Aitchison. of the Interstate Com
merce Commission. and other mem
bers OF that body. and, while the
situation with reference both to rain
movements and coal products is so
involved and uncertain that IL is
somewhat difficult TO form definite
conclusions applicable for any length
or time, conditions changing from
DAY 10 day. IL is the consensus of
opinion OF the committee that the
ioiiowing considerations should be
given weight by the State highway
departments:
First, that until and unless both
or the above situations have cleared
and resumed normal aspects. IL Is
inadvisable and wih-probably prove
Continued on Page 2 Col -
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-08-19

Norfolk. So. Ocean View, s2.2s; Va
Beach. S2so It. every Sunday N. & w
Ly. S;15 and 8 A, M,--Adv.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-08-19

CContinued on Page 2, Col. 81