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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-02
News Of Petersburg
The Times Dispatch Bureau.
Boiiinsbrook Street
Telephone 1850.
Petersburg. Va, August /. 1919.

J.
The all-day picnic at Dinwiddle
Courthouse yesterday. held under the
auspices OF the Farmers Union OF the
county. was attended by between 200
and 500 people, including the families
OF the farmers and the Gay Was spent
most pleasantly Liberal provision
had been made for all An open meet
Ing was held Mt noon, presided over
by Charles +. Smith, president OF the
county union. and one or tho Demo
cratic candidates for tho Legislature.
who welcomed the audience and intro
duced the speakers. T. II Gannaway.
OF buckingham County. president OF
the state Farmers Union. was the first
speaker. His address urged the i'm
portance OF cooperation TO secure the
bctterment of their condition along all
lines affecting their interests. lie
made a strong plea Tor better banking
accommodations, the same accommo-
dations for the farmers as Is extended
10 business men. This he believed can
be secured II tho farmers would stand
together in demanding II
w. W. Sproulc. OF Augusta County.
member Of the United Agricultural
Board. made statement TO the meet
ing OF the work done and being done
by the board and the State Department
OF Agriculture. The board. he said.
il1u TtGpElIi.cHuGu an governmental
farm to be located in Southsidc Viz
ginia for the instruction end benefit
of the farmers.
Addresses were delivered by II r
Prossor, Of the Seaboard Air Line Rail
way. and O. r Martin. OF Prince WA
liam County, in the interest OF the de-
velopment of dairying among the
farmers Incidentally Mr.. Martin
urged farmers to devote closer atten-
ton to the selection of men to repre-
sent them in Congress and the Lcgis-
lature.
The union is n nonpolitical organiza-
ton. and there was no politics in the
public speaking. The three candidates
for the Legislature who wore on the
ground during the day, were not in
vited to speak.
In the afternoon the members OF the
union held a closed meeting. proceed
ings OF which were not divulged, at
which II is surmised the political sit
uation was discussed
Charles +. Smith. president OF the
county union, is the only farmer cand-
date for the Legislature. Judge John
Y. Harris and r.. II Wilson are lawyers
All three are opposed TO the fee system.
MI Smith and Judge Harris favor the
enabling act, while Mr. Wilson opposes
it. and favors local option as the best
method OF settling the liquor question.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-02
runero, of Mrs. untcbcr.

Tho funeral OF Mrs. Lucy q. Hat
cher. mother of the Rev. S. G. Hatcher.
D., d, OF Ashland, will take place to-
morrow morning at IL o'clock. the
burial bcing in Blandford Cemetery.
Deceased is survived by the following
children: Rev. S. c. Hatcher, ID. d.,
of Ashland; w. G.. Hatcher. of Waco.
Texas Mrs. Fletcher Brockwell, Of
Roanoke; Mrs. oliver Mowatt and Miss
Lizzie a. Hatcher OF McKeesport, Pa.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-02
Voice Of the eople


PrUiVNNUr TVEUih~ IJrI"HNr'
To the Editor of 'rhe Times Dispatch:
Sir.-Will YOU Kindly permit me TO
make through your columns the fol-
lowing statement relative to my article
on the mulatto ana the criticism it
has evoked:
For the past six years have devoted
much time and effort to the study Of
national cugenics. This brought me TO
consider the negro in his relations to
the white Hence my article calling
attention to what might reasonably be
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-02
Police Arrents in July.

The report Of the chief of police
shows a total of 2a7 arrests for ali
causes In this city in July, classified as
follows: Assaults and batteries, 271:
felony. s; fuGitives from justice, 3;
larceny. II; lunacy, g. misdemcanor,
"a; trespass. 4 vagrant. 2; violation
OF city ordinances, a; drunkenness,
ITO. Thus il will he seen that nearly
one-half the number Of arrests were
accredited TO liquor. The fines col
lected in the Police Court during the
month for violations OF city ordinances
amounted to $346
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-02

r. G. Bruce. OF Petersburg. who was
brought 10 the Third Police station I'm
an unconscious condition Thursday
night. was dismissed yesterday By Jus
ilce Maurice on the charge OF drunk
enness Bruce told the officers he had
lost a watch and s. Upon investigat-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-02
cnmp Fire Girl, uo,J s.,.,o,

y meeting OF the Cheeanonda Camp
FIRE Girls was held at the home OF
their guardian, Mrs. J J. Deck. last
night. 1t was decided to have an en-
'ertainment at an early date for the
purpose of buying ceremonial costumes
Tor the girls. meeting OF the soc
ond group is called for tonight
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-02
Dcnth I'm Ettrick.

Mrs. Parthcnia Harlan, aged seventy
three years. died very suddenly this
morning at her home in Ettrick. She
was much respected in her community
She Is survived by ono son and two
daughters--J. w. and Misses Maria
and Missouri Harlan, OF Ettrick. and
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-02

a candy sale will be held to-day at
r. c. Broaduss store. 100 Hun street
FOR the benefit Of the Southside play-
grounds. The money Is being raised
TOR the purpose of paying for improve
lnents recently Installed on tho grounds
MISS Belle Pearce is in charge OF the
work.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-02

We resent the insinuation that Mr..
Bryan is lecturing because it's cheaper
to pay 81 for Pullman berth than TO
sleep ut home, rent $4,000 the year.
It's a libel Bryan easily pays the dir
ference in tips.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-02
Williams to SpenrS In I.ynchburp.
lGnnni., To III, ri Ili 80. =

Lynchburg, Va. August l.--IrlSipo
Samuel w. Williams. candidate for ~
nomination as Attorney General, vii,
address the voters of Lynchburg Sat,,r.
day night at the City Auditorium liz
VIII como here direct from Kenbridra
where he Is TO meet S. Gordon Cum,
ming in Joint dobate.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-02
Missing INV.

Norman Watkins ten years old has
been missing from his home, go East
sixth street. since 10 o'clock yesterday
morning, according To report made
10 the police OF the Third Station. His
parents said that he left the house TO
Join some OF his companions in play.
nothing has been heard OF him since,
ana his people fear he has met with
an accident. The boy liz described as
having light hair and being Of rather
small stature. He wore a blue blouse
and a black SLOUGH hat.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-02
NEVER uon.D Is. ,rtiE no,un

Some people SAY IL Is dIll in Rich
mon3 this summer. Thcy lament thu
lack az amusement Suoh folks. ouah,
to BE rum out They libel the town.
haven't we the board? Life woul4 In
coed be gray and mournfui in the iorrid
days without tho daily stunts don1 by
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-02
A Ieternn Cnrricr.

J. NJ. r. Holmes. u colored letter car
rier. to-day celebrated his thirty-ninth
year of continuous postal service. lie
came into the service when the free
delivery system was first introduced
in Petersburg, and has made a fine
record for efficiency and faithfulness.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-02

What would ono moan by saying
the nine days have elapsed? What
are the nine days? Could the verb
be correct in the sentence, "the boat
were overset," etc. ? What Is meant by
the statement that man is not great
TO his valet? READER
Probably in allusion ito a nine days
wonder" No, ii this is all the SEN
tcnce. There might, OF course, he a
conditional sentence of which the words
given might properly form part. The as
sumption is that ones valet knows all
MS weaknesses and faults, and no man
would be considered q hero by any per
son who knew him too we'll
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-02
The Auto Foot.


The auto foot is Il new disease.
Which comes To folks who take their
And ride all day in limousines
Or other fancy gas machines
The auto foot, they tell us. is
y new form of the rheumatic.
Which gives it's victims heaps Of pain
And makes EN- howl with might and
main.
When they arc ridin' round in state,
Their blood, it docs not circulate.
They sit so long upon a seat,
The blood don't travel through the feet.
1t is like all auto fads,
Twill surely take a lot OF scads
To hire n doctor for 10 treat
You when you have got auto feet.
1 do not worry-not at all.
TO me the danger is quite small:
There's no chance. far as | can see,
For the auto foot to bother me.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-02
Stnic In1ea.

Is there any State in which all taxes
are assessed as against real estate?
when does the tax year begin in Vir-
ginia? RI, w 6
N3ne, SO far as we know. In general,
on the first day OF February. CORPORA
lions which report to the State Cor
poration Commission are taxed from
July |.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-02

II Secretary Bryan really gets $3.50
per lecture he viii soon have enough
20 buy plate of nam aud eggs
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-02

Everyhody'a Knocking IT, Knocking
what2 The fee system
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-02

The comfort and convenience OF the
public are slowly being cared for by
modern city governments We are
getting the improvements that would
have come years ago in a private bust
ness We have learned from abroad,
ana our national spirit OF get results"
is At work remaking both ideals and
practice OF municipal rule For ex-
ample, in Savannah, Ca. they are
thinking Of drinking fountains on top
Of fro plugs Instead of solid cap,
ihero Is an attachment that supports
the fountain. This does not Interfere
with the use of the plug for fires 1t
means that a man can get drink
without paying for it, and that no OK
ira plumbing Is required
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-02
Eourd of Exor,ncrx

Has the state Board of Examiners
oeen abolished? Who has taken their
work" g. w. q
Yes. The Office of tho State superin-
tendcnt of Education, Richmond Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-02

They used to say that the Office Of
President was "voiceIcss" Now
they wish it was
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-02

Miss Fawn Liprincut says. Were
all dandylions. admired fer n while an
then forgotten when tn purifier
blooms o summer arrive" Lots o.
married folks think they're happy
when they're only used L it.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-02
&
ANSWERS
Various.

Are the books in the Virginia His
torlcal Society open TO the public?
Where may one find the facts of Nc
DowelIs campaigns against the South
ern Indians? Where could he find the
record of Wills and marriages a hun
dred years ago in Hcnrico County?
MRS. X. NJ BAKER
Commonly so, but only by the cour-
tchy OF the secretary. In the official re-
ports OF the time which the United
states War Department, Washington,
y. G. can tell you about. The county
court has some records of Wills and
some marriage bonds as far back as
have TO depend, in general, on the
parish registers
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-02
F l. | E 81!

Horse manure In the principal
Matching place for nics.
1t cnn he made sterile with conf
oil, cnrbolic ncid, copperns water or
dry Ionn by mixing thoroughly.
Horseincn. stnbicmcn. owners of
horses and sanitary inspectors, Dny
attention.: Cut this out.
Let 1913 be u nyiess year,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-02
Kugucnot Snciciy.

Is there any organized IIuguenot So
ciety in Virginia? To whom should I
write for Huguenot Society literature?
NTDNIArTk
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-02

After ALL Richmond is the ideal sum
incr resort
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-02

Two moro morths untn foo,Dnn.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-02
o@=NEWS OF-,o
SOUTH RICHMOND

Ing tho case officer Waymack found
that tho man had given away his watch
while intoxicated. The timepicce was
recovered. and Bruce left for Peters
burg.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-02
With SOuthsldc Police.

Wits BrInser was arrested last
night by Ohcer G. a. Sherry on n
charge OF being drunk and disorderly
George Roanc. colored, charged with
being drunk and down. was arrested
by oiiicer 6. +. Sharp yesterday after
noon.
charles Logan. colored, was arrested
by oiiicer NJ. J. Moore yesterday after
noon charged with committing mis-
oefneanor He was turned over to the
county authorities
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-02

None, SO far as we know. Huguonot
Society OF America, 20 West Thirty
ninth Street. New York City.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-02
Svvnnsboro Fighters Fined.

ICICh VUA ana CIeVeIand CaudIe, WHO
were arrested for ftShting and Great
ing disturbance. were fined s. and
costs each yesterday morning by Mag
istrate Chcatham in Swansboro Court.
John Logan and John Randolph. both
coiored. were fined 50 and costs apiece
on 4 charge of being disordcrly.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-05-02
MlTF sCH0eLs

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- L-lilaIiia. MaHl. ADD: 81
Editor H0nGlulII STAR Bulletin
I Slrs--4.n a reeenr eJSFjGn OF a F{ana-
lulu paper noticed an editariII IN ref
-scence 70 Mani county schools and
CiTeir records.
/. Wif.li53rt Hnubt the article was aimed
a lartleulaE educators more than
teachers and education in general on
Mani. II nevertheless. appeass As a
rather anappreciatiEe advertisement Of
the faithful and conscientious work
on the part of Maui t+z.tc!iers. Whu {
believe, are as faitAful' N Maui county
az any other IN Hawaii.
Under a centralized cGptrni OF
schools. the advertised, Better Edu-
carsoaaI System, is as much a reflec-
tim on the control in Honolulu as il,
wishes 70 be on local educators while
many OF the statistics given are inGnr-
rect
II the article had been reIegdtad 10
tire waste basket for. more cunstruef-
i've criticism CT sehsnl work and a trih-
ufe 20 the efforts OF the teachers, I'M
dcfpaitt and QverworketS il would hlve
been more appropriate
A lengthy discourse OF local eondi-
tions which may contribute TO make
statistics appear unfavorable viii hat
be indulged IN bat tile following faGts
should be stated
Miami county has ] large number
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EDITOR

does nor yield pruftibip -rstairns Eapr and
Investment II: =.-- .<...~z
This constitutes the giant paradox Ell our nine
so be;aase Of certain reineoiabIe lefects
fae economic structure Gf the nation Ne beiseve
tHese iefsefs crime from crude organization OF the
5trulers way OF doing business. The losses occur
yearly amGnnt 70 millions aRd affect producers
transportation lines and many business interests
Fills waste NOT snfY makes for eyofht@lat retail
prices Of ftorstiffs but also makes snDassihIe a.
nTalrhy GROWTH 0f the farming industry
A generation ago Tie neighb9ring village Or the
county offered fair markets TO tle individual
Glrmer. but such method OF Distribution today IS
IN disharnl6nY with the business world YET in bur
few sections have farmers made the necessary
p,srnenf 10 slelern conditions through fault
Of their own, THIS situation reacts harmfuiTy upon
ali.
Compared with European countries. the business
organization OF American agriculture must appear
crude We remember however. That our nation is
st!lI young and just emerging frem an era when
farmers might exploit the land without regard
soil conservation. Even large part OF the
ton has not reached the settling down stage 4
constructive program, therefore is since
beth marketing methods and provision for
the financing OF >Armers have been ourstriDped by
other countries and by the evolution OF other inns
tries within the confines the nation pathoiogic
condition OF supreme Importance
Our investi cations have led believe that
conditions such as We have described can Id i'm
farm producers from others Interested in the grow
ing and distribution of farm products, and by the
creation OF of markets in the United States
department of agriculture
We believe that any attempt To reconcile the high
Of living with the earning powers OF the people
must be founded upon normal condition of the
agricultural GLASSES. But the present offers
little hope either 20 producers or consumers unless
the people take quick action.
Therefore, acting upon the authority delegated
u.s. call conference of all people. Interested 70
IN Chicago, April 8, and To- 1919 to counsel
together and devise acceptable plan OF action.
This conference VIII be open full. free and
frank discussion OF such subjects how to organ
ze producing interests for better methods OF
distributing and marketing farm products and how
farmers may unite To credit and other mat
of direct relation the producing and distrib
uting interests of the nation,
Those attending this conferences will have the
benefit of the best thought that be brought to
bear upon the related problems. Leading econo-
mists, railroad men, highly skilled sellers of farm
preduetsr and leaders of rural life movements will
devote themselves discussion Of present handi-
caps and plans for constructive action
After this discussion the delegates to the confer
cree will take such action they may deem fit
leading TO the correction eft these evils.
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IlIIuEAL HAlKfTs BuatAU rRoPostD

4f once one Of the MOST Important and one Of
most rapidly growing nationwide movements
he time w0nId seem to be that which seeks
remove the unnaturaIap appearing conjunction
he high cost Of living and the low profit OF
uine On the mainland the strength Of the
6te1nent is seen In the projected departure of
tommission, consisting of two representatives
0M EACH state, this month for Europe to inves-
Rte the coOperatiye systems in existence there
3 Improvement of agricultural conditions
Here in Hawaii a start has been made in the
ne direction BY the establishment of a market
scheme under government auspices, against
attempt in the legislature to abolish which
3 Star Bulletin has just entered protest
te sending Of the mainland commission to Eu-
be was brought about by the Southern Com
TtiaI Congress last year, az our readers have
- infOr7ned, and now another conference with
hiIar aims was called to meet in Chicago two
eks ago The call is addressed TO the people
the United States and is signed by Frank p
IIand, Dallas, Texas; Ben F. Bitter Hunt
Eton, Ind; Frank f. Long, Chicago, Ill, and
~ w. Holman, secretary, Chicago. Follow
. IS the text of the call, and particular atten-
j should be given, by our territorial reaction
Is seeking to put an end to the little progress
Iwaii has attained in the race, To the proposal
create a bureau al markets in the United
ttes department of agriculture which, by the
y, would not be the first instance Of the ma
d being second to little Hawaii in adopting a
,gressiye idea:
60 the People of the United States and particularly
those interested in the growing and dfstribHt-
ing Of farm products
WhiIe.the people complaining of the high cost
II living many farmers finding that their busi-
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CALIFORNIA NOT ALONE IN IT'S ACTION

CALIFORNIA; aggressive action on alien land
ownership legislation has STIRRED several other
states TO examine their srarutes with the result
ing discovery thar 4le bill proposed IN talTfor-
mia il NOT unprecedented Fly any means
Arizona, for instance has found. en- rs statIte
books an antfaien land ownership Law which
has been in existence for more Than a year.
Wealthy residents with homes on the American
side u the border, but who have never deelarpd
their intention Of beronins naturalzpd, are now
waking up to protest. Mexieans. Of course are.
eligible to citizenship but Arizona has a cnnsicI-
cradle Japanese and Chinese population and az
arfion il now proposed 10 enforce the existing
law, that state il likely To faee rhe same situa-
lion that California faces.
Governor Johnson il making strong point Of
he antFalien land ownership laws which have,
zen passed In other STATES I'm reFenf defense
u his attitude, he pointed cut the following.
1-Ariz0na, in 1872, passed its act that no
Rrssn other than citizen of the United States
= who has slerIared his intention To berDfne
m<h shall hereafter acquire any land, etc. and
His STATURE, though passed in 1872 did not evoke
storm Of protest from weitmeaning philan-
kropists in our own land, or threaten a rupture
. diplomatic relations with any foreign nation
!, zThe state of Washington prevents the ae-
aizition or holding of lands by those who arr
incapable of becoming citizens Of the United
hates, and neither the right nor the propriety
J 4 this enactment by the state II Washington
Is denied
3-Illinois has enacted that an alien may hold
lie for the period Of SIX years. and then, if he
E1II not have bec%ne citizen of the United
1te& proceedings shall be tommeneet for the
1'& II the land and the proceeds shall go to the
- Minnesota provides that no person unless
" citizen Of the United States or has de- /
I1red his intention to beepme citizen shall
IInire land
Nissouri has similar enactment Ken .
I1ky, Oklahoma, Texas-aII have laws of IikeI
1raeter.
e-Japan until 1910 had an absolute law
3inet alien ownership, and in effect has it vet.
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Get II Taeax. It NAY save a Lie.

Suppose you should buy today q
su:aH bottle Of Chamberlain's Collie.
.CdCIera and DiarThoea Remedy and
some member Of your family were to-
morrow stricken with diarrhoea or
-cranp collie, would you not feel, that
the monay had becn. well SPENT You
cannot afford 70 be without thiS val
uabIe medicine, as attacks OF that
kind come "a without warning and
should always hare Immediate alteH-
ton. This remedy has DeEsE failed 20
give relief For sale by all teaJeSs
Benson, Smith & Co.. agents for Ha-
wall
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be necessary to change them. II-
Wilcox is already selecting the bes.
fruits OF the islands to preserve, and
the plantations are doing their part
in assisting Us.
Our FIRST formal meeting viii be
held Ia a week or 50.
Il expect, with the permission ei
the commission. to leave for san Fran
cisco the first Of next month TO see
how the exposition IS progressing, ana
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B. F. BEARDMORE-AU stamp col
iectors. whether members OF the Ha-
afian PaflateFic Society or not, are
invited TO make an exhibit. at the forth
coming exhibition to be held May $
Bring in your entries between and
10 a. m ard deliver them 20 some
member OF the committee at the 7. VI.
g. A. Do not mark the sheets in any
way with your name A number will
be furnished you by the committee
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LETTERS ON TIMELY TOPICS

= T'rhe Star Bulletin ir1ites rise am
frank diseHssidn IN tits. caiuInn On al
nightmare Subjects Of current iTtarest
Cnmmnnieafi0Iis are constantly recFiv-
ed 20 which no siguaFnre Is attached
This paper vii treat as cunfiSiei3flal
81 gnaTnres 10 Letters If tile writer's sc
desire. 54r cannot gyye space ID
.aianyuois COMMUNICATIONS
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! Speaking Of the report of the joint
education committee yesterday, and
the work OF the hoId-oEer committee
Senator PenhaIlow, chairman of the
education committee of the senate,
said it was only intended as a means
of giving impetus To the work of the
between-sessions committee The
real work Is to be done by the hold
over committee" said he.