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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-01-26
SCORE OF DESPERATE
FELONs NEAR LIBERTY
Wholesale Jail Delivery a,
Newport News Is Frus.
tratcd.
ESPECIAL to The Times Dispatch. !

Especial to The Times Dispatch.
NEWPORT NEWS, VA. Jan. Or
one weak layer of bricks and mortar
was all that kept about twenty felony
prisoners. in temporary quarters Mt
the police station. from liberty when
city Sergeant z. e. Curtis and Chauf-
teur John West discovered yesterday
results of three nights work.
These prisoners. convicted bouse
breakers. highway robbers. muir
dcrers and others not yet tried. had
round way TO escape from their
steel cages. had cut "A hole throuyh
the steel bars Of their chamber. ANA
had hacked n hole almost through Tho
"hli when the authorities frustrated
their scheme.
fcndinS repairs to tho Jail prop.r.
some OF the most desperate n.yrn
GRIM inals ever incarceratcd hero. nc-
cording to police were lodged in m.
rear apartment Of the polio. loch-uo
In the party were johnny Johnson
given twelve years for murder. Iye,,
Jones' sentenced To thirty-six wears
Tor robbery ana attempted crimina,
attach. and Sherman Blue. sentenced
10 scHcra! years for house
iy midnight last night they would
nave been out in the city, probably.
hhd their means of escape not been
smut on. Tor the hole they We're cut
t!ng led dirtctiy into the alley back
81 the clerks office. BY scaling n
wal they would have been in safety.
win no police nor jail guards TO in
tcrfcre.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-01-26
HEAVY BLOW DELAYS
CRAFT TOWING WRECK

Especial to The Timcy- Dispatch.l
NORFOLK. VA. Jan. 25.-Incrcased
Mind velocity continues to hamper
In" coast guard cutter Manning in
her nght to get the half sunkcu
ich"oncr Blanche c. Pcndleton from
Cape Iiatteras 10 Hampton Roads
fhe night radio report Of the cutter
thowed that only siight progress has
bccn made toward this port. as the
iorthcasterly gale had frcshened and
-the sea was rougher than Il had been
IN the afternoon. No message from
The Manning had been received this
morning.
Under normal conditions tho Man
ting should reach the Roads tomor-
COW night. but, with existing condi-
ions. il is doubtful that she can do
10. The Manning IL towing the
.-3lanchc &. Pendleton stern foremost.
rhc Pcndlcton WAS damaged in Il
COLLISION with the STANDARD oil tank 7
ar !. &. White off Cape IIatteras In Il
-aS Saturday morning.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-01-26

The Southern woman In industry
VIII be discussed this afternoon at 1
o'clock in tho foyer of the Woman's
Club. 2ll East Franklin Street. by
Miss Erncstinc Friedman, secretary
al the Bryn Mawr summer school for
women in industry. vice-chai-man of
It's directing committee and instruc-
tor in history at the school The
meeting this afternoon. under the
auspices of the Richmond League OF
Women Voters. is in charge of the
Richmond committee of the Bryn
Wawr summer school for women in
industry. through whose courtesy the
foyer is being used. Mrs. Wyndham
Blanton, chairman of the committee
is also chairman of the meeting to-
day. which is open to the public
Serving with Mrs. Blanton on the
Bryn Mawr committee are Mrs. Il. b.
Munford. Miss Julia Waddil,. Miss
Louise Leonard. Miss Caroline Grim
nell. Mrs. William Higgins. Mrs.
ChanninE Ward Mrs. Bruce Wylie.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-01-26
STREAM OF WITNESSES
HEARD IN MARTIN CASE
Danville Police Probe De-
vclops Much Circumstan-
tial Evidence.
INQUIRY GOES ON TO-DAY
no Testimony IH Adduced Directly
Linking Accused Sergeant With
Liquor Businrss-Ncxt Grand Jury
Expected TO Investigate.
Especial to Tho Times-Dlspntch. ]

Especial to Tho Times Dispntch.1
DANVlLE. VA, Jan. 25.-A stream
OF witnesses representing Certain
citizens" bringing charges that Pov
lice Sergeant ]. II. Martin acted in
collision with bootleggers, took the
stand today In n steady stream.
From $3.50 this morning the Police
Commission was in session. with brief
rcspltes for meals.
Tonight-the probe was still going
on with small chance OF being fin
ishcd until tomorrow.
a dozen man. some OF them with
police records. were heard. and others
OF good reputation most OF these as
sailing the official conduct OF the Of
fcer over n period OF nine years
Nearly all Of the evidence was cir
cumstantial and there was no direct
evidence that Martin was engaged in
the liquor business. One witness told
Of seeing Martin accept Il $40 biz
from states Gamble for intcrccdns
before justice In his behalf.
There was abundant testimony that
Martin and c. y. Frazier. an alleged
Eootlcsgcr. were seen frequently to-
Sethcr at night
The hearing developed into a sort
OF laundry for the washing OF soiled
linen for several years past. and the
witnesses did not mince words In
dealing with nameE.
1t is likely that the next grand Jury
VIII he acquainted With conditions al
legged to exist Martins defense had
lot started tonight.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-01-26
Now "on Square" Pays
for Wartime Meal

Especial to The Times Dispatch
PETERSBURG. Jan. 25.-Some-
where In Virginia there Is n man
VINO Is trying to 1.-Two ION the
square" ~ no terms Il and ~
making good as many OF his
former evil deeds US he possibly
can
During -. construction days ut
amp Lee the unknown honest
man ate Il meal at u local lunch
room nd walked our without pay
inS for II. He also started an
automatc piano in Il soda foun-
tin without putting in the custo-
mary nickle.
NToday the proprietor OF the
lunch room received "a letter from
this man and Enclosed was 81.
which the stranger explained was
for the meal he had eaten. lie
said hiB conscience would not let
his rest over the matter and he
was now trying 70 lead an honest
life. He requested the lunch room
man To pay the soda fountain
owner the nickle for the stolen
music" and keep the remainder
for the meal.
The postmark on the letter was
almost obliteratcd, but the va"
could be plainly seen. showing
that the honest man is II VirSinian.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-01-26
Trap Giant Wildcat !.
on Walkers Mountain

wYTHEVILLE. VA. Jun. 25.-A
wildcat or bny lynx. weighing
nineteen pounds. nnd lean and
lank. was caught on walkers
Mountain. near here. by Fred c.
Main Friday.
1t was the biggest bobcat caught
In these parts. II is said. In many
years. Mr.. Main brought II to
Wytheville. tied to the top OF his
Ford roadster by It's hind feet. Its
fore feet nearly touched the
ground. 1t was left on Main
Street all day Saturday. and was
called wildcat. bob-cat. puma. cou-
Sar. lynx. mountain lion. cata-
mount ana catanountain.' on ac-
count OF its size. by the various
village" woodsmcn.
MT. Main caught the lynx near
his lumber camp In triple
,lutch wolf trap.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-01-26
RAHILY NOW FACES
SEVEN LIQUOR CHARGES

Especial to The Times Dispatch.i
PETERSBURG. Jan. 25.-Whcn w.
l. Rahily was arrested here yester-
, lay on Federal warrant charging
Tim with having parts of still in
Ills possession. it made the greatest
lumber of prohibition charges ever
pdged against one man in this city
,Tnd possibly tho entire State. Rah-
ly faces seven charges. six In local
ynurts. four Of these being for. sell
Ing whiskcy. ono for storing II and
Ahe other for operating n place for
Tie sale of liquor. He has been In
.licted on all SIX.
!: Rahily's trial cn tho local charges
"rill come up for trial at the Febru-
ny term OF the Hastings Court, he
j. eing out on ball pending his trial.
lie was arrested yesterday afternoon
~, the Federal warrant and taken to
Richmond. where he furnished bail
-ending his preliminary hearing. -
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-01-26
GOMPERS TO ADDRESS
WINCHESTER FIREMEN

Especial 10 The Times Dispatch
WINCHESTER. VA. Jan Is
samuel Gompcrs. president Of III.
American Federation of Labor, ha
definitely accepted an Invitation I.
make an address here February IL
NJ the annual banquet of the Charlie
Rouss Fire Company. IL was an
nounccd today blythe speakers com
mittee. Gompers probably will b.
the principa! speaker.
The banquet Will be the company.
twenty-cighth annual celebration O
the birthday OF the late Charlie
broadway Rouss, blind millionaire
merchant OF New York. whose pub
He and private beIefactions here
amounted to more than $500 900 dur
ing his lifetime. Frank Morrison
secretary of the federation. was the
principal speaker at last years ban
quet.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-01-26
TRADE BODY CHAIRMAN
SPEAKS AT ASHLAND

ASHLAND. VA. Jan. oa.--IIus,on
Thompson, of Washington. D. c.,
chairman OF the Federal Trade Com
mission. and previously for Ave years
Assistant Attorney General OF the
United states. was the speaker last
night before the y. ". c. \. OF RAN
dolph Macon College.
Mr. Thompson's subject was The
Value NJ Christianity 70 Lawyer
but his recent experience so largely
has been with big business that he
did no, restrict tn" application OF his
remarks Ia the legal aspects. The
unifyinG idea 6f the address was the
possibility and Importance. or basing
hctions In large matters. as well as
small. uaon the teachings o. Christ
In tn: Sermon on the Mount Ex-
rcricnce with the recent periods of
prosperity and depression have con-
WINGED him that the man on tho up
grade VIII not listen. while the ,nan
ON the downHradc Is ready to be
talked 10.
While Mr.. Thompson did not at
tempt the special political applica-
Ton 81 his remarks. lac quoted an
ntt"rarr". which he had heard some
time since from a distinguished Chi
ncsc statesman AMI former minis
ter Of education OF China. Europe
he said. is looking To America for
leadership. The Far East is looking
10 America for leadership. too. and
The question Is. however. whether
America VIII accept that leadership
or refuse II and eventually be
crushed between the two great CIV
ilizatlohS, II America is To lead. II
must be by the adoption q. the ideals
81 service. "And that" added Mr.
Thompson. can he only as America
adopts the ideals Of the Sermon on
:he Mount"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-01-26
BISHOP CONFERS WITH
VALLEY CLERCYMEN
LSpecial DO MIC Tfmes.Dlsnatch

Especial to The Times Dispatch
WINCHESTER. VA. Jan. o5.-
Bishop L. V. w. Darlington, Of
Huntington. w. Va. who preached
In Southern Methodist churches here
and at Charleston. w. Va, on Sun
day, met last night with ministers
Iof the church from all charges Of
Winchester District at an informal
conference held here.
Matters relating to prospective
changes OF preachers were consider
ed. The bishop is to preside over
the Baltimore annual conferences
which meets in March in Washing
ton. ID. c.
In addressing the Golden Rule
liens Bible Class. Bishop Darling
ton declared mems Bible classes
are the shock troops of the church :"
lie was the guest while here OF the
Rev. Frank 4. Tyler. PRESIDING, elder
Of the district.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-01-26
ALPHA KAPPA KAPPA
FORMS CHAPTER IN VA.
ISpecial to The Times-pispatch.

Especial to The Times pispatch.l
Charlottesville VA, Jan. 20.
The Rcta Delta Chapter of Alpha
Kama Kappa. medical fraternity. has
been installed at the University of
7lrEinia. The installing officers were
Or. George Cook. grand primarius. Of
Concord. y. H.. and Albert III. Lar
drum. grand secretary-t treasurer, OF
Columbus, Ohio. The charter mem
Iers are: Charles w. Scott, II. d..
FRANKLIN, J. a. O'Keeffe. J. c. Berry.
". W. Trcxler, Il. *. Bennett. w. b..
cannon. c. J. IIorGan. y. II. Coleman.
!. s. Bradsher. j. T.. Griffith and w. d.
N vile.
v The Virginia chapter Is the forty
Eighth chapter of this fraternity.
which Is the largest medical fra
=ernity. Alpha Kappa Kappa was
sounded ut Dartmouth in 1888. and
,haptcrs have been installed at the
eading medical schools throughout
-le country.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-01-26
AUGUSTA VOTES HEAVILY
IN FAVOR OF TUCKER
County Instructs Is Out of II
Delegates for Lexing-
ton Candidate.
I Special 20 The Times Djspntch.1

Especial 20 The Times Dispntch.l
STACNTON, VA. Jan. 25.-As re-
suit OF district meetings In Augusta
today. Harry St. George Tucker. OF
Lexington. Is assured fifteen OF the
county's seventeen votes on the floor
Of the Tenth Congressional District
Convention here February II. when a
candidate will he nominated to fill the
vacancy caused by the death OF Hen
~ -. Flood.
Five OF .Augusta's six magisterial
districts elected and instructed their
delegates to vote tor Tucker. Rivcr-
heads District. bordering on Rock
bridge County. voted To send It's two
delegates un.nstructed. These two
are understood to favor Robertson
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-01-26
NORFOLK MINISTER
GOES TO WINCHESTER

Especial to The Times Dispa,ch.l
WINCHESTER, VA. Jan. 25.-Thc
Kew. J. +. Morgan. Norfolk. Va. has
accepted n call extended by the con-
sregation of the First Christian
church here, it was announced to-
day. He only recently closed n sue
cessful cvanSelistic campaign in the
local church.
lie has been pastor oC the First
CHRISTIAN Church of Norfolk since
november. 1915. and is regarded as
one or the most influential men Of
the Southern Christian Convention
de is native of North Carolina. and
is a graduate of Elon College. He
has taken leading part I'm religious
and civic activities In the Tidewater
section OF Virginia.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-01-26
WYTHEVILLE NEGRO
BRUTALLY MURDERED
[Special 10 The rimcs.nisnntch1


WYTHEVILLE, VA, Jan. o5.-The
body of Clarence Baker, Il young
colored man. Familiarity known here
as "Roley," evidently murdered four
or five days ago. was found in n
small discarded reservoir behind the
BAPTIST Church on Church Ntrect
here sunday afternoon by some little
girls. who happened To approach the
place. His face and head had been
cut ms with Ratchet. y pocket
screw driver had been thrust into
the base Of his skull.
Pat Corvin. who was out Of Jail on
bond. already charged with robbing
the Norfolk and Western Station one
night about two weeks ago, has been
arrested OH suspicion. and on the
charge OF causing the death of
Baker. Corvin. white man, was
seen with Baker, II is reported, Sun
day week ago.
1t has been said that "Rolcy"
stated that he knew who robbed the
station.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-01-26
Rohins winter In Mountains.

WYTHEV1iLE, VA, Jan. 25.-A
coyey of robins. fifty to hundred,
were located in the foothills OF
Chimney Rocks Mountain, near here,
by some Sunday mixers. 1t Is un-
usual TO find robins in the mountains
of Southwest Virginia in\ January.
The wise men here say that the
winter hns not been severe enough
to drive them South or elsa they
havo ventured back North far earlier
than ever known here before.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-01-26
NEW BANK OPENS IN
LOWER YORK COUNTY

Special 10 The Times Dispatch.
NEWPORT NEWS. VA. Ian. %
The First National Eank Of Poauogon.
YORK county. opened yesterday for
business. having absorbed the Bank
OF P"duoson. one OF the oldest In
sutut!ons in this section OF tho
State.
Oniccrs and directors OF the bank
are {. w. Smith. president: II. C.
curtis. vice president; ". X. Hunt,
cashier. These. with the following.
constitute the board of directors: w
- Carn!ncs. T.. s. Higgins. S. r.
curtis. George W. Amory. George L.
smith. Il: c. Hunt. T.. l. Harris. X.
L. Holt. Homer L. Ferguson and Abe
HorwitZ.
The bank is capitalized at $4,000.
and has surplus Of 5000.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-01-26
NORFOLK SEEKS MORE
TANNERS CREEK AREA
I Special to The Timos-pisna,c,

NORFOLK. VA. Jan. 25-Follow-
ing TWO hours Of heated discussion
pr" ana con. the city Council ycster-
Gay afternoon placed on first reading
an ordinance cmboGying the recon-
mcnGations for she annexation of a
considerable portion of Tanners
Creek District OF Norfolk COUNTY to
the city OF Norfolk
The ordinance Will come up on final
reading next Tuesday. when there Is
: chance that there may be amend
ments TO 1t which would provide for
the annexation Of the entire district
or at least Ocean View and Willough-
by Beach.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-01-26
VIRGINIA FAIR OFFICERS
TO MEET FEBRUARY 10
[Special to The Times. Dispntch.l

FREDERICKSBURG VA. Jan. 25.
The annual meeting OF the secrc-
thrias Of all the Virginia fairs will be
hcM In Fredericksburg February 10.
There are about fifty fairs in the
state. which a.e members OF tho as
ISOLATION, and II Is probable that each
ono viii have ore or more f1prescn.
tatives here and many more will BIO
here as representatives OF carnivais,
shows. advertising companies, fire.
works makers, and tho largest book
ing agencies In the country.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-01-26
select Universlty Debnters.

CHARLOTTESVILLE VA, Jan. 25.
Garter Nj. Braxton. of Jacksonville.
RIA ana George ID. Gibson. of Nor
folk. have been selected to represent
the University of Virginia in an in
tercoilegiate debate with Cornell Uni
versity. to be held the latter part of
February at the University Of Penn
syiVania. the subject OF which has
NOT been announced. Try-outs for the
other three debates with West VIr-
sihia, Tulane and the University of
Georgia VIII be held in the near flu
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-01-26
SELL GOVERNMENT SHIP
UNDER LIBEL ACTION
Shipping Board Steamer Cost
ing 100000 to Go
Under Hammer.
LSneclnl to Tho rimcs.pisna1ch

Especial to The Times Dispatch
NEWPORT NEWS. VA. Jan. o.
The Shipping Board steamer Moritz
has been ordered sold BY the United
States marshal for Eastern Virginia
under an order issued by the Fed
cral court. The order was the re-
suit OF suit growing out OF a voy-
age the ship made from South
America to Europe in 1919.
r. Armour de La Plata libelled
the steamer for s25o.0O0 claiming
that goods shipped aboard her from
La Plata To Hamburg. Germany. were
ruined. the voyage consuming
twenty days more than the usual
time. despite the fact that the
weather was good. High tcmpcra-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-01-26
Falls IS Feet, Gets $4,000 Damorc.

OLk. VIZ, Jan. 25.-Thirty-
n'e hundred dollars were awarded
y. 5. Dozier for a thirty-five foot
iaii through a skylight shaft i'm tho
puiiuihs at ZIG Brewer Street. form
cry occupied by the Davis Bakery.
Inc award was given by a jury in
the City Circuit Court, which ycstor.
day afternoon heard his suit for 81.
500 damages against the Davis Bak :
cry. Inc. and others. Motion for
new trial was made by attorneys for
the defendant.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-01-26
Dir. y. n. uorrroy. y.rv -,

PETERSBURG, VA, Jan. 25.-Dr.
James Fl. Iiargravc. coroner OF Prince
George County and II prominent ply
slcian Of this city. Is critically iii ut
his home on High Street. with pneu-
monia. Slender hopes are held out
for his recovery. City Sergeant Wcs-
ley G. Andrews is alsa reported to
be seriously III at his home OIL Grove
Avenue. 49,; 49,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-01-26

ture and sea water action arc said
TO hare spoiled tho entire cargo
Despite the fact that the United
states government owns the ship and
IL IL generally understood that the
government cannot be sued, the or
aer stands and the ship will be
knocked down to the highest bidder
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-01-26
DRY-LAW VIOLATORS
URGED TO QUIT CHURCH
Especial to The S1'imcs-Dispatch.

Especial TO The Times Dispatc
LYNCHBURG. VA, Jan. 25.-Wcst
End Methodist Church has adopted
resolution urging all church mem
bcrs who refuse to suDpn-. the State
and national prohibition laws to
withdraw from the church. The
resolution. offered by the pastor,
Rev. b. II. Bland. was voted for by
277 members. mo objection being Of
fercd to It in ii congregational meet
ing
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-01-26

in the near ruture.,
ship OF the Morftz.s class no.
Gently went under the hammer foy
$4,000. and marine men are await.
Ing the result OF the coming sale
with i-terest. 1t cost nearly a mill
lion dollars to place the Moritz on
the scas.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1922-10-27

La Crosse-John Weadock, Is. Sag
NAV, Mich. a student at Campion
college, Prairie du CHEN, lost one foot
and may lose the other, doctors at a
La Crosse hospital say, as result OF
being run over by train while at
play near the college,
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1922-10-27
LLOYD GEORGE AND HIS
ENTIRE MINISTRY QUIT
Prime Minister of Great Britain and
Cabinet Resign-Forced Out
by the Tories.


London, Oct. 2O.-The resignation
of Prime Minister David Lloyd George.
which carried with it the designations
of the entire coalition cabinet, was
accepted by King George. Andrew
Bonar Law, leader of the conservative
party. which forced an end to the
coalition government, accepted King
Georges proposal to form a new gov
eminent.
The cabinet debacle was precipi-
tated by a meeting of tories. Austen
Chamberlain, conservative leader in
the house of commons, was repudi-
ated as to his support of Lloyd George
and resolution was passed declaring
for conservative autonomy at the next
election
Interpreted, this was call for
Chamberlain's resignation, implying
that Of Lloyd George and the MEM
bers of his cabinet. This action took
place in the morning. At sos at night
the resignation of Lloyd George for
mally was announced.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1922-10-27
BRITAIN PROTESTS SEA RAID
aid as Booze Runner Brings
"Kickn From London.

Washington, Oct. 19.-Seizure or
the Canadian schooner Emerald, off
New Jersey, has brought formal pro-
test by the British government, which
contends the vessel was outside Amer
lean Jurisdiction.
The British protest, which was pre-
sented to the State department, is un-
derstood to assert that the Emerald's
and that there was no warrant under
the announced policy of the American
government itself for interference with
the Canadian craft.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1922-10-27
8 ILLINOIS AUTOIsTs KILLED
Five Die at Waggoner and Three at
Bement When Struck by Trains
at Crossings.

Litchfeld, H., Oct. 23.-Five per-
sons were killed when an automobile
in which they were riding was struck
by an Illinois Central train at Wag-
goner, near here. The dead are:
Miss Lucille Scott, twenty years old,
Of Raymond, and Miss Ruth Boyd,
nineteen; FL. Ray Keefe, thirty-one,
and wife and infant baby, all of Hills
boro.
Bement, ILL.,, Oct. 23.-Their automo-
bile struck by Wabash passenger
train, o. r. Ferguson of Hammond,
H., was killed with his wife and
baby. Two other children were badly
injured.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1922-10-27
ERIN PEACE EFFORTS FAIL
Arms Before Discussing
Peace Proposals.

Dublin, Oct. 24.-All attempts to
establish peace between the Free
State government and the Irish irreg-
ulars have broken down.
A second attempt to achieve a rec
onciliatiOn in a meeting between rep
resentatives of the two sections, held
at. Kilmacthomas, in County Water
ford, failed when the republicans re
fused to give up their arms before
any peace proposals were discussed.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1922-10-27

Bishop James Cannon, Jr., of the
Methodist Episcopal Church, South,
has returned from the Near East. It
was Bishop Cannon's cablegram to
President Harding which elected a
reply from Secretary Hughes-the first
formal statement Of the administra-
tion's attitude regarding the Smyrna
horror and attendant complications.