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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-25
AGAIN THE RATE COMES DOWN.

Stil following the prediction of The Vir9inian
that the rediecount rate Of the Federal Reserve
system locally would be reduced materially from
its original figure to become able really to com
pete for business with other forms of invest
ment is the announcement that a four per cent
rate has been allowed the Atlanta bank and
viii shortly be put in force here and at Dallas.
The chief purpose in this action is said to be
the retiring Of s50,ooO,Ooo emergency currency
now outstanding in the South. It is desired TO
replace this with Federal Reserve currency If
the four per cent rate is put In effect it is prob
able that large number OF banks will take ad.
vantage Of 1t.
In this connection IL Is Of interest to note
that there Is now pending before the Virginia
State Legislature a bill to allow Virginia State
banks to participate more freely in the benefits
Of the aystem. Anything that will add to its
efficiency is desirable
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-25
THE TAX ON INTANGIBLESs.

! As We pointed out few days ago. intangible
property IL sef-assessing. Therefore, there is
never any question to the equality of assess
ments on this kind of property Holding that
the rates Of assessment on real estate as we'll
as local tax rates differ for real estate with
different localities, holders of intangibles are
prone to conceal their holdings because they
feel UNJUST discrimination against self
assessing property justihes them in so doing.
1t may be, and probably is. true that one per
cent is not very high rate. The fact is, how
ever, that in practice it proves 10 be a we'll
nigh prohbtive rate Acting therefore on the
theory that ii is better to get some revenue with
low rate than revenue from high rate
advocates of a seyentycent tax intangibles
seek to have their contentious put into law
The tax on intangibles is sure of a reduction
under whatever plan IL adopted. The point to
be striven for is the rate at which the most
property can be brought out OF hiding for the
largest return. Very much on the tariff prin-
cipie. II is possible 10 have tax so high as to
yiel revenue. and also one so low as to ac-
complsh practically the same result The happy
medium between the two should be the aim OF
the present deliberations OF our legislators
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-25
THE INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE.

With the final surrender of Virginia League
rights In Richmond territory comes the assur-
ance that the International League will play in
this city during the coming season. The com
mittee in charge OF raising the preliminary sum
necessary for the purchase OF the Virginia
League rights Is to be congratulated on its sue
cess, and more particularly its hard work
In the final campaign for the balance OF the
stock subscriptions necessary there will be given
TO their efforts the added impetus and prestige OF
a part OF their task already performed Thus
assured Of the rights to Richmond there should
be an even moro hearty response to the appeals
OF the managers for the remainder OF the sub
scriptions
What International League ball will mean will
be best known by trial The game here we be-
ileye will be greatly benefited and the number
OF persons taking part in the support of the club
VIII be largely increased
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-25
MICH IN ILTTIiE.

Two cents for charity does not sound large
A hundred and eighteen dollars and seventy
cents sounds good deal larger, but 1t is made
up Of a very great number OF twocent pieces.
il forms, In fact the aggregate of the two cents
extra Of the salary of each police officer in the
city, accumulated for a month and paid in a
lump sum for charity.
The local force is in close touch with the needs
Of the poor. Knowing as well, II not better.
than anyone else how great IS the need the
force has agreed to make this donation for
charity In Richmond. The efficiency and the
power OF systematic and organized giving is well
cNcmplfed In this gift.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-25
Prohibition Anvil
Where Prohibition "Sticks. !"

In the passing by tho Alabama Legislature by
a veto-killing vote Of new prohibition law
the New York Post sees Indications of the
South's solidarity in The prohibition movement
The Post, making up the case, points to the fac,
that between 1850 and 1907, as many as eigh-
teen States and Territories went dry but
only four remained so. Since 1907 when Geor-
gia took the lead, nine Southern States, count
ing Arizona have legislated the saloon out OF
business, Alabama being the only of the
nine to take the back track. The Alabama law
of 1908 repealed III 1911. The Post recites
that while in number of States where the
laws are so recent opposition had scarcely had
time to organize attempts at repeal have failed
this being true In Georgia. Mississippi and Ten
nessee. 1t is further true. as the Post contends
that Southern anti-saloon territory tends con-
stantly to enlarge. Prohibition Is an unavoda BIZ
issue in the South Carolina Legislature while
the Legislature OF North Carolina will in all
proba biity make the screws little tighter
Charlotte Observer.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-25

cause he gave a command and ignored it, Let
us not be so heartless as to believe the God
10 whom he prayed answered the petitions he
foade before going into battle.
i repeat. that l believe the contribution to
war by women is enormous. / should like to
see them express regrets that we have had men
who have used their genius to destroy human
life. / should like to see them denounce war
as unchristian, ba rbarous, and refrain from
cNtoling the leaders OF in the past days,
And signs of these hopes in land
today. II many women continue to glorfy
war. and believe as Mr.. Deyerle that it is nee
essary, there are also many OF equal influence
who regard it as unworthy of Christian
tons. and who believe disputes between nations
can be settled in the sacred forum of justice
and right Only a few days ago Miss Jane
Adams was elected president of the Woman's
Peace party CONCENTRATIONS for their jung
mont. am pleased to note that many of their
policies in accord with my views.
In Europe ten nations engaged in slaugh-
tering their brothers. destroying cities wrecking
homes and bringing suffering upon helpless
children. Each nation is lighting to protect its
government and homes. No one is to blame.
fighting for His glory. Prayers being mace
by priest and clergyman, all asking for victory.
When the end comes land only the Omniscient
knows what II will bel when the mufiied drums
sad roll has beat the soldiers last tattoo. each
of the ten tif there be this number) will have
societies of women to glorify the barbarous
work of the men. In public places statues of
marble will rise to honor the leaders their
pictures will hang on the walls of their SAD
their deeds on the wings OF song. their
sons taught TO emulate their lives. Again. may
God pity us, T.. w. HENDRICkSON,
New Haven. Conn.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-25
TIKI FORD PLAN

The Henry Ford plan Of dealing with convicts
lis new, but ia the absolute failure al any other
scheme the failure Of society 10 receive even
son terms Of liberation the man who has In the
Theory OF the law. exldated his crime. we are
#confronted with a situation that assumes each
year more alarming proportions. Juvenile courts
! eek prevent and in measure they 90 20
q Heformatories We believe without exception do
mot and never have in any very effective meas,
sSnrc prevented the formation Of criminal In.
gotinrts They by some fault. seeminsly inc
TAdicable more in the nature Of preparatory
|Snchools for the penitentary college Of crime
z4han ihey are. enectiYz- in preventing the ia-
erease of entrants into the final stage
MI sfr. Ford's plan is to take the criminal In.
md II his presence is offensive 70 anyone the
xnlErndea, ard not fire cifeuder must yaCate Mr.
cfd says ne can take every man in Sing Sins
1Hd by giving him work with hope" in his
*Xuf0mobile factory, make decent man OF him
*Mhould such be the case, We would gladly adyo
&I6te the appropriation for the npkeep and main.
nance Of The Ford automobile works Of what
Ser sum Is nos devoted to the many Sing Sings
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-25
MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING

The TirciHidn can see reason ana Joss
benefit, in attempts to magnify from a trivial
incident into a matter u legislative magnitude
the incident OF the bill rendered the city by the
Virginia Railway and Power Company Tor the
use Of its viaducts II is always easy TO divert
attention. whether WITH deliberate intention or
not from the main issue ia debate by the
Introduction q personalities iato the argument
and the following into darksone channels OF
minor arguments
There may he differences Of opinion as to the
wisdom in the companys policy in rendering
such bill at a time when it is seeking from
the city large. valuable and enduring franchises
Were We In a similar position we would not
have rendered the bill purely as matter Of
wise policy. If for other reason.
That the company had ana has right TO
render such bill and EXPECT payment In full Is
demonstrated by the decision Of the city attor
ney that under the Law the city must pay the
account just as any other legal obligation. OF
course the city VIII make the payment.
We trust that the incident viii not be so mag
nifed by those who feel that they have Just
ground of resentment into proportions that will
warp the judgment Of individuals, either In the
eompanys or the city's administration. in the
large issue of franchise grants 10 be considered
later.
We hold no brief FOR the Railway and Power
Company. Our interests those of the people
of Richmond, 1t is mere justice TO the corn-
pany 10 state that since the present ownership
was inaugurated and William Northrup came to
Richmond to manage the affairs of the organi-
cation. there has been faint of the scandal
that is too often attached to the name OF public
service corporations. and of which, previous TO
that time. not Richmond had been entirely
free,
In considering so large matter rs the grant
ing Of public service franchises. both the petit
TONERS and the grantors viii need all the
breadth of vision and all the ability they pos
sess 10 grappie with the large problems that
either side possesses. without dissipating their
energies over minor squabbes
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-25

over the country, and bid MIR. Ford Godspeed in
his work
The Ford principle sounds well as slogan.
Work with Hope" But then who would not
have hope when he recalls that empoye of
the Ford works gets less than five dollars a
day. and recalls at the same time that the daily
average stipend Of the minister. the doctor. the
teacher, falls far short Of Ave dollars day
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-25

Petersburg. Va. Jan. ga mis-
sionary tea will be given from 40
to Z o'clock next Thursday afternoon
in the home OF Mrs. William HODGES
Mann. at 90 South Market street. a
delightful program has been arranr.
ed for the occasion OF muelc and reci.
tatioEs. Among the noted guests win
be, Hiss Firfenee la -fahaA ana III -
Carrie Davis. who will perform a
the plano and feette, respectively. =
silver offering will be taken.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-25
Will GERMANY DECLARE WAR ON uso

WILL GERMANY DECLARE WAR ON USc
Press dispatches declare that despite neu-
traity., German sentiment is fast crystallizing
against the United States, The same days news
announces that Germany has served an ulti-
matum on Roumania to ascertain the intentions
Of the latter. In this process of sounding out
sentiment, will the doughty Kaiser and his crew
fling down the gauntlet to us as well. 10 be sure
where we stand?
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-25

The judge who sentenced prisoner to thirty
days Bible study instead of twenty years in the
pen has novel sseas of punishment, II not of
justice
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-25

Lorys Elton Rogers wasn't able to play both
ends against the middle always, but he did it
for pretty good spell.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-25

The only thing we and some others have
against the ship purchase bin is that we haven't
a ship to sell.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-25

Kaleidoscope changes" is the latest word G
the Petrograd censor to explain the inexplicao,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-25

the latest proposition for Mexican peace We
didn't think there were enough people left to
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-25

Mrocious' Meaning the weather
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-25

We rather guess Italy will go slow preparing
Tor war next time
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-25

1t appears 10 he anything but Frank COS,
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-09-25
ANNOUNCEMENTS

Painters and Decorators Local No.
521.-Special meeting Tuesday, Sept.
%, at s o'clock, to vote on following:
Amendments to relief fund laws; ref
erendum on Wood Finishers' Local
No. 430 proposition
Second Ward branch of Socialist
party. will hold street meeting tonight
at 31st St and Calumet aV Speaker,
E Loewenthal.
Clarence S. barrow delivers an adj
dress in Masonic Temple Drill hall
Sunday morning at II O'Clock on
Life and Character of Thomas
Paine"
DR.. Ben L. Reitman will talk on the
street in front of Newberry library
Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock on:
What We Seek When We Search for
the Truth and What We Do When
We Find It"
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-09-25
CLOTHING WORKERS KILL IDEA
THEY'RE NOT ORGANIZED

TEL NE MI ORNHNIZED
In response to the request of their
leaders that they attend mass meet
ings to prove that the bosses are
wrong in their stand that the clothing
workers are not organized, thousands
crowded the two mass meetings last
night held under the auspices of the
Amalgamated Clothing Workers of
America.
HodcarTiers' hall at Green and
Harrison was crowded to the doors
with an overflow on the street organ
izing mass meetings on the corners.
Wicker Park hall on the Northwest
Side was also crowded.
Applause that lasted 10 minutes
greeted the declaration of Sidney
Hillman that the strike order may
come within 48 hours if the employ
ers do not aceede to the terms sub
mitted to them.
''This is not merely an agitation"
Hillman said. eff we are compelled
to call strike it will be a fight to the
finish. The organization is prepared
to carry on the fight until the bosses
give in. The strike of 1910 was dis
astrous to the bosses. They have lot
yet fully recovered from it, but if it
has not taught them wisdom we will
show them this time that the work
ers are not to be kept down to in
tolerable condition, starvation wages,
a blacklsting system that makes a
man take what is given him or walk
the streets without jobr'
Another burst of applause greeted
Jacob Panken, general counsel of the
Amalgamated. He declared that the
New York clothing workers had
pledged themselves to tie up every
mail order house in New York CITY
that would attempt to aid the houses
affected in Chicago if a strike was
called. u-... =
1890
TILE CIIMnAN ~ nOIhN atn
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-09-25
cHIcAcoANs MAY GETA REBATE
ON THEIR GAS BILLS


Hang on to your receipted gas bills,
You may get rebate.
Attorneys for the aldermanic COM
mittee which is investigating the gas
rates yesterday reported that since
1911 the citizens of Chicago have paid
the Peoples Gas Light & Coke CO.
$10,00O,000 in overcharges. Donald
Richberg and Glenn Plumb, the at
torneys, stated the case is all ready
for the courts and that it is not abb
solutely necessary for the consumers
to have their bills to get the rebate.
Before the city can go into the
courts the validity of the ordinance of
1911, which makes the rates, must be
decided.
The state public utilities commits
sion yesterday refused to allow Mayor
Thompson to withdraw his petition
that the gas rates be investigated.
The commission has employed inves-
tigators and their probe has been in
progress for several weeks.
Before the aldermen yesterday
Richberg declared that the gas COM
pany was $4,000, 900 over-capitalized
and that its stock and bond issues
were very wet
-O-O-
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-09-25

THE SUNDAY CLOSING LAW
Corporation counsel to be asked by
mayor today on legality of Sunday
saloon closing law. Doesn't know
what he'll do if law is legal
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1915-12-11

Government by advertising agency
makes 1t easy for corporations with
money TO come II over the people.
But the idea Of a city administration
allowing the Traction Company to
dictate the city's policy through an ad'
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1915-12-11

vertising agency in the ad. columns Of
the daily press is too much. And to
think that the public has to pay for
this Ad. Mems advice out of its So per
cent Of the Traction receipts
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1915-12-11

John J. Sloan, one Of Chicago's
leading business men, is one Of the
most respected Democratic leaders in
Cook County. ~
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1915-12-11
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION.

Annual statement of the United States
branch OF the Prussan National Fire In
on the sist day 81 3 1914. made
to the Insurance superintendent OF the
state OF Illinois pursuant to law.
Amount of deposit capital. 81 100000 90
INCOME.
premiums received during the 400 -.
Interest rents and dividends s5sisss
Received from home oftice.;. 3lO,sOo62
rToIIi "ecnts pa'uuces pTcNi- ..,-
-
DlSBuRSEMENTS.
losses paid during the year. y 634,290oS
settlement Of losses 49,. 1417o.so
Commissions or brokerage. 260,S13.37
salaries, fees ana all other
cnargcs OF oHlcers, cierks' -.
Rents ................... 4,749.64
Advertising. printing and sta
tionery. postage, etc. 2,34s.3o
lures and maps. ............. 12,25S.S3
Underwriters boards. fire de-
ypartment and salvage corps. 90 60. >.
' taxes and fees ," ..1......... a5,4l1.4e
Other licenses. fees and taxes 3.12o.17
/ Agents balances charged on. 1.466.11
Remittance to home Ofiice.... $4,000
ledger assets ............... $500
Total disbursements .......s1,1 97,s77.s4
LEDGER ASSETS.
| Book value of bonds and
/ STOCKS ......,........,.... .Sl,ScI,oSD.oy
Cash In Office and bank. 277,6l6.95
/ Agents balances ............. 291,62l.N
''"'' ~ e 49,
| Total ledger assets. ....... 80. 47G, 397. 90
NON-LEDGER ASSETS.
| Interest and rents due and
| accrued ..........,.........S 20,4S017
|
Gross assets ...........,...S SO, 49G, S7S.07
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1915-12-11

vertising agency in the ad. columns Of
the daily press is too much. And to
think that the public has to pay for
this Ad. Mems advice out of its So per
cent Of the Traction receipts!
~e~
John c. faui, the wellknown manu-.
facturer of Burnishine, the great metal
polish has made his wonderful product
a household word.
John l.. Forch, as a business man,
a citizen and a leading Republican,
has an upright record to be proud of.
P. J. Smidl, the popular and wide
awake manager Of the Chicago Butch.
ers Packing Company, is respected by
the trade and customers alike for his
fair dealing and genial manner of do
ing business.
A. r. Koehne of 100 Webster ave.
nue., is frequently mentioned for Alder.
man of the Twenty.fourth ward. al.
though he is not looking for any Office
himself
~
John 7. Cunningham, well known ice
cream manufacturer of 2235 West Van
Buren, street, has built up his immense
business by putting the purest prod.
ucts into the manufacture of his goods.
His ice cream is the best on the mar
ket
Rivers Mcneil, the popular and eff
cient Collector of Customs, reflects
great credit on President Wilson's ad.
| ministration.
John b. Knight OF ~ West Wash.
ington street is one of the leaders in
the real estate world.
~
Salvatore Romano, who made such q
fine run for county commissioner
three years ago, is one of the most
popular men in the Democratic party.
He is the proprietor of the famous.
elegantly furnished and beautiful
Casino at the corner Of North Clark
and Kinzie streets.
John J. Sloan, one Of Chicago's
leading business men, is one Of the
most respected Democratic leaders in
Cook County. -,1
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1915-12-11
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION.

Annual statement OF the United states
branch of the Phoenix Assurance Com
s sist day Of December, ieiI. made to the
Insurance Superintendent OF the State OF
Illinois. pursuant to law.
Amount of deposit capital ...s 100000
INCOME.
Premiums received during the
Interest. rents and dividends iso72a2s
Received from home Office. 2O,775.69
Profit on sale or maturity OF
ledger assets ........,...'.. oo4'oa
ledger assets ......... 6l,3O2. 81
Total income .s2,sO5, 5sO.s7
Losses paid during the Year. 81. 4aa. lso.os
Expenses Of adjustment and o,ooo,
settlement OF losses 49,. 4Slgo,2l
Commissions or brokerage -. 492.555.S5
Salaries, fees and all other
agents and employees ...... s5s2sl.7l
Rents ....................... 23,766.77
tionery, postage, etc. 49,. G5,5Ol.46
lures and maps ........ -" 2s,O72.s5
Underwriters boards. fire de-
fees, etc. .. ' Ss,4s1.sl
Inspection and surveys ...... 19.925.2l
State insurance departments,
taxes and fees .......'..... 65,sis,4o
Other licenses, fees and taxes 1l,425,I2
All other disbursements go. 3,565.b3
Agents balances charged Off 2.bl3.4g
Remittance to home Office. bl.495.66
ledger assets ....."........ s,sl5.H
Total disbursements So, Gss, s5s.N
'' stocks "''o " SO, los, Oa6.O 90
Cash in oifiicse and bank. 49,. sl4,os2.2s
Agents balances ........... 81, 433.bi
Bills receivable ,.,.........., 9,eSS2'SSS
Other ledger assets .......... 4,l2o'oo
Total ledger assets ;;s,a!;OOs, nan
Interest and rents due and
accrued .,'....',''''' fo'SVA'S"
Cross assets ,049, 0O3 OF
AGENTS balances
over three months
Other Unidentified
assets .,,,''''.'' o,'o"'oo n, m, ,o
Total admitted assets .si.o27.7l2.25
LIABILITIES.
Losses adjusted and
Losses in process Of
adjustment or In 10, ,o,o-
Losses resisted 80. 16,s22Oo
Total ........... $500 36f,S7
Deduct Reinsurance l33,52O,1l
Net amount OF unpaid losses.$ 22S,S44 SO
Total unearned premiums -. 2,2is,956o9
Salaries, rents, bills, taxes, 49,,
Commissions and brokerage. $500, 90
Total liabilities s2,535 $50. 95
BUSINESS IN ILLINOIS.
Yea Year ." PARLIAMENTARY. " 1871, sol 200 90
during the Year $50. s2s.72a42
the wear '...,.,..,..... 12s,0s4.59
+. BERESFORD,
". s. Manager.
Subscribed and sworn to before mo this
2sth day of January. 1915,
(SeaL) CHAS. II, SCHMIDILNG,
Notary Public