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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-17
Standard Meals
ny MARTHA wEsTovER

One OF tho most efficient housck cop
ers In Richmond said the other day:
Good butter can not be bought any
more II certain grade Is good one
time the second purchase shows n fan
ing off In quality"
Well you always have fine butter on
your table" answered. How do you
accomplish it?"
never servo butter" was her as
tonishing reply. II buy pure quality
OF oleomargnrine.
IL IL made with carefully prepared
peer suct and puro cottonsced oil and
is reai.% much better than most grades
or butter. In the purchase of cotton
SEED oil we materially assist In the
movement to aid the Southern cotton
growers while at the same time we i'm
prove the quality of the food we serve"
Like butter. there are different quail
ties OF the so-called buttcrincs, and it
n housewife Is so unfortunate as TO get
poor one the first time. she probably
never tries 1t again. and il il really one
of tho best ways OF reducing living
costs.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-17
Dinner.
RESERVE BOARD MEMBERS
INSPECT RICHMOND BANK
Pay OMcinI Visit and Meet
Directors.

Delegated by the Federal Reserve
Eoard as a committee to inspect tho
Federal Reserve banks located In the
South, w. c. +. Harding and Adolph c.
Miller, members OF tho board. began
their first inspection tour yesterday by
visit to tho local institution. The
Reserve Board members arrived in the
city early in the afternoon and were
met at the station by Governor George
J. Seay, OF the Federal Reserve Bank
OF Richmond.
a special meeting OF the board OF di-
rectors OF the local bank had been
called for yesterday in order to afford
the directors an opportunity of meet
ing the visitors. The directors met in
the morning to transact the business
that would have come before them at
tire regular biweekly meeting, which
would have been held Tomorrow In
the afternoon they Joined the officers
of the bank in looking after the visit
ing members OF the reserve board
Mr.. Harding and Mr.. Miller were
shown through the local bank by Mr..
Seay and expressed themselves as de-
cidedly pleased with the progress OF the
bank and conditions generally. The
two will shortly visit the other South
ern banks in Atlanta and Dallas.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-17
BOY WHO LOST MEMORY
GOES BACK TO HIS HOME
Hecnme Unconscious at Home in New
York; Woke Up In Cell of Rich
mond Police Station.

Charles Lewis Billeb. Jr.. the boy who
lost consciousness in his home at 62i
West Eighty fourth Street, New York.
and woke to find himself locked in n
cell In tho Second Precinct Police sta
tion OF this city. has been sent bnck to
his parents. Detective Sergeant wilt
shire succeeded In getting Into COM
mun!cation with the boys father. who
is connected with one. OF the largest
publishing houses in New York City
and the parent forwarded money for his
sons return.
Rilleb vas arrested early Saturday
morning on charge OF being drunk.
He was sent 10 the Second station.
where he was booked AS an unknown,
aged twenty-one. On Sunday he APP
pealed 10 officers to let him out so that
he might return to his home. He was
asked where he lived and replied. "524
West Eightyfourth Street" Not sur
mond.' was the verdict, and the officer
turned away.
But the name OF Richmond had been
caught by the boy and he asked several
questions. Ills surprise at the answers
WAS manifest TO the officers, who In
turn piled him with questions. 1t then
developed that Billeb was speaking OF
New York City and that he was unable
TO account for his presence In Rich
mond Sergeant Wiltshire waH notified
and visited the hoy.
The detective learned that Billeb was
but fifteen years OF age: that he remem-
bercd reading n novel In his homo as
the last thing he had done, and that he
could offer no explanation for his pres
ence in Richmond He had but 81 cents
when arrested. The boy gave the name
OF his father and explained that he
was subject to epileptic Ats and that
he might have come here while aurfer-
Ing lapse OF memory.
Detective Wiltshire telcgraphed his
father and learned that the boys story
was correct. Money was forwarded
through the Young Mems Christian AS
ISOLATION. a New York branch OF which
numbered young Billeb among Its menu
bcrs. and the youngster was taken from
tho Juvenile Detention Home. where he
was being kept by the police. The
amount sent was more than enough to
take the boy back to New York. and he
gave his friends at the Y. NJ. c. A. quite
a spread before bidding them farewell.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-17
INTERNATIONAL BANKERS
may DISCUSS CONDITIONS
big Financial Interests Affected by
Decentralization In Foreign Ex-
change Markets.
SHARP DROP IN ENGLAND
Situation Is Largely Outgrowth OF
This Country's Heavy Exports to
Europe-Future Payments in Dol
lars May Be Demanded.

NEW YORK. February 16.-Demoral-
ization In foreign exchange markets
has affected the big financial interests
to such an extent that n meeting OF in
ternational bankers may be called soon
to readjust conditions. financial ex-
perts said to-day.
Sight drafts on London sold down to
1913 pound sterling to-day, the low
est In general, but recovered before
the end of the market session. The
drop in exchange was followed by an
nouncement OF another small impor-
tation of sold-s2.50o. o0o-that amount
having been released by the Bank OF
England from the large sum now to it's
credit in Ottawa.
Exchange between New York and
most parts OF Continental Europe,
while less unsettled than hit London
pointed to acute strain. Francs reich
marks and Tires were quoted at in
creased discounts, and some conserva-
tive banks and banking houses de-
clined to engage in any actual trans
actions.
The situation is largely the out
growth of the country's heavy extra
exports to Europe In the first four
months OF the war. shipments Of war
materials aggregated almost $4,000
0Uo and according to trustworthy nc
Souh's, 'ney nhNe passed. the SlUU,O =
900 mark now. This does not Include
The enormous export OF foodstuffs and
other commodities which have gone out
In unprecedented volume since tho be-
ginning OF 1916.
Except In Instances whore credits had
been established here, payment for
these exports was made In pounds
sterling. francs, marks and other for
ciSn moneys. These bills are now
pressing on the exchange market. and
their extent. coupled with England's
refusal 10 release gold In suincient
quantity 10 meet demand, have been
;he primary factors in depreclating
rates. The situation has put all for
eign gold at a premium.
The market has become so dcranged
that number OF contractors and other
exporters OF supplies. 1t is stated, have
decided TO demand future payments In
dollars. This plan Will necessitate the
placing of additional credits In this
country by foreign governments and
individuals. The British and Russian
governments have established such
credits. but amounts available arc sa Id
10 be inadequate.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-17
Dr.. Brady 5 Health Talks
Relaxation.

Any one who has experienced any DIFF
hculty In going asleep knows that sleep
VIII not come until the whole body is
completely relaxed. For instance n very
comfortable chair before a warm fire
II stomach comfortably filled with food,
pipe pcrhaps--or If the subject be a
lady, then Il book OF romantic verse
and muscles moderately tired from a
brisk walk in the cold night air, there's
Il formula which puts many one asleep
good hour before bedtime.
Warm sleeping garments and warm
bed are essential adjuncts in the treat
ment OF insomnia Cold feet can't re-
lax. Cold sheets are enough to start
most anybody thinking Of his pas, sins.
iiut cold air 10 brcathc--moving cold
airs Indispensable.
There are many foolish ideas about
the right position for sleeping. This
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-17
JUNIORS CELEBRATE
Liberty Council Observes Twenty
Seventh Annivcrsnry In SwnnHbOro.

In honor OF its twenty-scventh an
nivcrsary. Liberty Council. Junior Or
der United American Mechanics. hold n
big celebration last night In Robbens
Hall. Swanshoro. Many prominent
Juniors were invited to make addresses.
including Gray Haddon, State vice
councillor; J. G. Blakey. deputy State
councillor; y. l.. BRADLEY, treasurer OF
the state council: Davis Bottom. past
State councillor, and Jacob Umlauf.
Ben u. owen, of Buck Hill, made an
address. as did several other members
OF the council. Talks were also made
by several State officers.
Following an interesting musical
program. refreshments were served.
There were selections by the Oak Tree
Gicc Club. songs by male seXtet, cor
net solo BY w. Henry Jones, solos by
MT. Hart and w. j. Morrisctt, and a
duet by j. 5. Rcnncr and w. j. Morrl-
sett.
with membership OF COG. Liberty
Council is tho largest lodge in Virginia.
More than $4,000 has been paid out in
charities and benefits within the last
twenty years.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-17
ADJUSTMENTS
Raymond Iiitchcock To-Nirht

Unless all signs fail and promises
are broken. Raymond Hitchcock and his
bunch or singers. comedians and girls
IN THE Beauty Shop" which will he
seen ut the Academy OF Music for three
performances. beginning Tonight, will
make the musical comedy hit of the
season. There Is every reason why
Tho Beauty Shop" should be good
piece. since ii is the work OF Chan
ming Pollock and Rennold Wolf two
OF the best-known dramatic writer's OF
the day, and Charles J. Gcbest, COM
poser of vast amount OF tunefuf
music.
Raymond Hitchcock himself Is too
famous comedian to require extended
comment: I'm his own line no stands
almost alone. II is understood that the
cast Is practically the same as that
which appeared In Mr.. Hitchcock's sup
port when the play WAS first pro-
duced: In any event. according to the
program. It includes enough clever
musical comedy favorites to carry two
or three attractions Of an ordinary
nature.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-17
ROOSEVELT TO APPEAR
AT DAYTON INQUIRY
Congressional Subcommittee Will Go
to Washington Tomorrow to Hear
Former President.
MANY WITNESSES EXAMINED
Attorneys Tell Of Meetings of Bar
Associations Which Drafted Reso-
lutions Indorsing Federal Judge.
Session Is Held ut Night.

WHEELING. w. VA, February 1s.-
Announcement that Theodore Roosc-
welt had been summoned to appear he.
fore tho congressional subcommittee
investigating charges against Federal
Judge Aston G. Dayton was made late
to-day by United States Marshal Ed.
ward Smith. The committee heard
many witnesses to-day. and held a
session tonight that 1t might 20 To
Washington to hear the former prcsi
dent on Thursday.
Judge Dayton was appointed to the
Federal bench by Roosevelt in 1905
The first witness to-day, Widncr Corder
clerk OF the Barbour County Circuit
Court. read deposition alleged to have
been made by Judge Dayton in n suit
1t said:
There was no man on earth re-
sponsiblc for my appointment as Fed
crnl Judge. President Roosevelt stated
to me that he wanted no influence
brought. but wanted II to be per
sohal appointment. and that he would
make 1t IL all the Congressman and
other influences were agains, me-"
Floyd Teter, OF Belington. W. Va.
testified that c. F. Teter. cousin.
mad told him Judge Dayton had said
he had used influence to obtain his
appointment TO the Federal bench.
Teter said that tho existence OF a flash
light photograph of the late Judge
John j. Jackson. Judge Dayton'H pre-
dccessor. taken in Atlantic CITY, was
known TO Judge Dayton. He testified
Judge Jackson resigned only after he
saw the picture.
Judge George c. Sturgess, of Nor
Bantown, w. Va, testified he had been
beaten for Congress by Judge Dayton
Aftcrward, he declared. when no ap-
peared In Judge Dayton's court, he
had been reprimanded and criticized In
language which he considered Improper
and Objectionable.
Jasper Shcnnewcth. former crier
In Judge Dayton's court. said he was
dismissed by Judge Dayton because he
did not support a. G. Scherr for Gov
ernor. as the judge asked.
Al the night session, Attorneys G.
w. Kramer, OF Morgantown, and J. V
Gibson, of kingwood. told OF meetings
OF bar associations which drafted res
buttons indorsing Judge Dayton Kra-
mcr testified that less than 50 per cent
OF the Monongahcla bar signed the res
olution. Gibson said the resolution
adopted by the Preston County Bar As
ISOLATION Was prepared by an attorney
for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.
OF Ave, men who voted for 1t, he said
ono was referee In bankruDtcy In
Judge Dayton'H court.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-17
COMMITTEE INVITES
SUNDAY TO RICHMOND
Hopes to he Able to Come Some Time
Next ieNr. hut No Dnte Is
Fixed.

wife Billy Sunday, the evangelist, TO
Richmond. met him in Philadelphia yes
terdaY, and was assured according 10
Rev. W. Asbury Christian, d. D., chair
man OF the committee. that Sunday
would do tho best he could TO arrange
for campaign in Richmond next year.
Sunday was unable. however. to specify
any date, as there is n tremendous de-
mand for him all over the country.
The Richmond committee. consisting
OF twenty-four ministers and laymcn,
heard one OF Sundays addresses. and
was greatly pleased with his effective
appeals. Al the close OF tho meeting
800 men, women and children rushed
up to the evangelist TO profess faith.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-17
MONEY MEASURES WAIT
Finnnce Committee Defers Reports on
Pending Ordinances Until February ~.

The Council Finance Committee, af-
ter hearing from several populations
interested in pending appropriation
measures, adjourned at 10 o'clock last
night without taking action on any of
them 1t voted to- hold "a special meet
ing on the evening Of February "a TO
pass on the unfinished docket.
Among the measures that the com
mittcc considered was the resolution
appropriating $1,000 TO enable the city
TO conduct an investigation into the
light and power rates charged in this
city by tho Virginia Railway and
Power Company. Upon the motion
OF Councilman Lumsden the committe e
laid the measure on the table until
February "a, 10 hear from the City AT =
torney and City Electrician Trafford
with respect to the need for an inves;i-
cation and the necessity for the the
appropriation.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-17

Every day the body must submit
TO test OF strength. The disease germ
is constantly attacking, and unless
there Is sufficient strength 10 resist
II sickness results. Excesscs and
abuses are other forms OF the test. and
in every instance the body makes an
EFFORT 10 resist. The resistance offered
is naturally proportionate to the condi-
ton OF the health.
II takes time TO prepare to meet
these tests. Ordinary attacks may be
resisted without difficulty, but In the
!!'es OF all there come the days when
'he body must be prepared TO Offer
special resistance to the strain placed
upon II or Yield to sickness ana nos
siOly worse
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-17

thought Eve was much the prettier
name.
And Burgess has never ceased won
dering about the white chiffon veil.
once he asked his employer If he
had ever pierced the mystery OF its
appearance in his office.
"Oh. 1t belonged to my wife" re-
piled John.
But, sir, YOU were not married
then" faltered the bewildered clerk
No" said John cheerfully, but |
am now"
And poor Burgess is more puzzled
than ever.
Copyright. 1918. by the Mcclure News
paper Syndtcate)
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-17
The Rainy Day
BY LILLIAN RUSSELL.

There IS an excellent reason for
feeling OF security in the possession
OF fund which has been Set aside
10 be used in case of emergency. Wo
generally refer TO such money or In
vestment AS rainy day fund" Maybe
the rain falls 10 fan or possibly the
sky never reveals a cloud, but thu ex
istencc OF a barrier that will keep of
the storm inspires sense OF security
which cannot otherwise be enjoyed
There is more reason for storing up
strength for the day OF the greatest
physical test than for the accumula-
tlon OF money to tide over the period
OF depression. With a strong body
the rainy day can be faced with as
surance and without fear
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-17
Finds nurre, of ru1,rc,,.

Wntchman Manoley, of the City Wa
ter Department. early last night found
two barrels OF cigarettes near the cor
ncr OF Seventh and Tredegar Streets.
Policeman Grafton was notified. and
sent them 10 the Second Police Sta
ton. where they Will be held until
claimed. representative of the AL
len Il Ginter factory saw them last
night but said they had not been
stolen from the factory. 1t Is his opin-
ion that the $4,000 cigarettes were
stolen either from n Wholesale house
or from box car.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-17

The Valentine ball given ut Library
Hall last night under the auspices OF
Petersburg Chapter, United Daughters
of tho confcderacy, was decided sue
cess, and an event Of social interest
Scores Of tho young society people OF
the city attended to enjoy the dancing
and festivities of tho evening. The hall
was handsomely and appropriately dec
Grated for the occasion, the fine music
was a feature. and the evening was one
OF special enjoyment. The ball. as has
been stated, was given in the interest
of the Malone monument fund.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-17

Anna: Do not wash your hair so
often, but try this tonic to remove the
oilineSs: Two ounces witch hazel, two
ounces alcohol, one ounce distilled
water, and forty grains rcsorcin. APP
ply every night. rubbing it thoroughly
into the scalp and lifting the hair away
from the scalp DO this for two weeks
and then wash the hair with the fol-
lowing shampoo. and repeat until you
get the desired results: One teaspoon
or cologne, one teaspoon or more of
tincture Of green soap, one teaspoon OF
oornX. and an egg. Apply the mixture
with Il brush. The brush removes the
dandruT, clearscs the scalp and stimu-
lates the hair follicles.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-17

we are told by many mon OF wealth
mat the basis of the large fortune
invariably is systematic saving Svs-
temauc conservation and development
OF strength are without question the
foundation OF good health Burning
the candle at both ends means using:
every hour OF the day doing and as
many hours OF the night as possible
for pleasure.
The girl who works in tho daytime
and dances half the night Is stealina,
health from hcrseif--she robs no one
but herself Saving in the form OF
money become capital which Offers
good return. strength and health
stored away offer an even more sat
isfactery yield.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-17
Fingers Annotated.

George Jenkins, colored, 500 Cath
crime street, employed by o. II. Fun
stem, 1915 Monument Avenue, had the
ends OF three fingers amputated while
working with the motor on motor
cycle early last night Ambulance Sur
geon Stern treated the man and took
him TO Virginia Hospital. where he was
said to be doing we'll early this morn
ing
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-17
Many Warrant. for s,I,.rd..

Emory Salyards. the man wanted in
nearly score OF cities on charges
OF passing worthless checks. will DO
arraigned in the Police Court to-da->
Detective Sergeants Wiltshire and
Bailey last night entered warrants
against the man In which he Is charged
with being fugitive from justice In
HAVANA. Cuba: Atlanta. Washington
state and New York. Several other
fugitive warrants had already been en-
tered against Salyards. who is known
under many aliases
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-17
Made of light bIHe velvet lined with
cotton ana trimmed with SNyausdoNn.

Is question that solves itself What
ever position seems natural and easy
ne 1t Hat on your back Of curled up
in compact ball or braced up on many
pillows, is normal. The important thing
- 10 sleep in a position which permits,
the fullest relaxation.
common cause Of restless sleeD is
a ned with sagEing springs and cob
bieStone mattress. For the victim OF
Insomnia money spent for good springs
ana mattress is well invested. 1t is diff
hcuii 10 relax with your head resting
on hill, your feet on another, and a
Dott0mlcss abyss between
Ther" are countless schemes for fore
Ing relaxation when sleep comes re-
!uctartly. Sometimes 81 may help to
count imaginary sheep filing through a
breach In "A stone wall, or just to count
slowly until YOU forget yourself But
we Imagine n better plan is to think
away back and try to recall memories
OF childhood ana the little Incidents of
childhood days
dark room, cold air. warm night
clothing, warm feet. comfortably filled
stomach. good springs and mattress.
and above all, clear conscience, will
permit relaxation and refreshing sleep.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-17

These are the rainy DAYS when YOU
should nave AT your command "a fund
"i strength and vigor accumulated for
me purpose OF opposing disease and
sickness lf You neglect to take those
precautions which conserve ana dn
Neiop strength YOU are making a spec
Ial BID for sickness. on the contrary
u you prepare for the rainy day yo,,r
ne VIII likely be a period 0: sun.
me development of strong body IS
the best rainy day fund Won con cst,h
fish, for financial revcrses can oftnr
nc reverted into success il YOU have
physical strength at Your command
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-17
weekly Prayer Service.

The regular weekly prayer meeting
Of the Woman's Prohibition League OF
America will be held ut o'clock this
afternoon. Mrs. Georgia May Jobson
VIII lead. Her subject Will be our
Little Sisters"
Marshall High School to hear the ad-
dresses OF Daniel A. Pol!g and Rev
Charles NJ sheldon, OF the Flying
Squadron OF America
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-17
Wnikinr to San ErnncIsco.

John ". Mooney, OF New York, n
member of the Fire Department of that
city. arrived in Richmond yesterday
on walking trip to San Francisco.
lie left New York January %. In
Washington he secured letters from
Secretary of State Bryan. Secretary of
War Garrison and others. In Richmond
he has been the guest OF local fire..
men. He is advocating what is known
as the two platoon system OF fire fight
ing.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-17
Kicked by Horne.

Robert Holloway. us South Laurel
Street. was kicked in the head by
horse while embarrassing the animal
early last night Ambulance Surgeon
Stern attended the man and found him
slightly injured. II Is not thought that
his skull was fractured.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-17

5. II. H.: I should like TO answer you
personally. but you. did not send me
stamped, addressed envelope. II you
VIII do this, | think | can help you
overcome your difficulty
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-17
CHARGED with Stealing.

Charles Gullctt Was last night ar
rested by Policemen Cullincswor
Taylor and Hickman on charge OF
stealing $40 from Sam Tallcy He viii
he arraigncd in the Police Court this
morning
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-17

Colisthcnics for Man Of Fifty-Please
suggest a good calisthcnio- drill for
man of fifty who is inclined to increase
In weight and be stifr in the knees.
Roply-The scttins-u drill as prac-
ticed In the army.