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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-03
[IIUII nlhIfT CLOSES
I'LL ISSUES HIGHER
MUNTTToN STOCKS STRONG.
Dcvcaopmcnss In Europe Such As TO
n Indicate No Cessation In the Bust
news Of Slaughter. Now Almost Nor
NAL Condition Over There.
NJ ppoAnAN WALL

New York, sep.. after strong
close in the stock market with prac-
tically every issue net higher, the
banks Issued their statement snow
Ing a decrease In actual surplus re-
serves Of s2s, 56l.22o. Actual loans
vera Increased $4s.4ss.oo0 snd de-
mand deposits increased s@2, ZlHVoV'
The average statement showed de-
orease in surplus reserves Of ) l2.53b,-
o4o. an increase In loans CT Sl7,s So
Oo0 and in demand deposits ot SSS,-
02T,o00.
This shows that there has been
heavy borrowing al tire end OF tHc
week and that most OF II has been on
call. This does not necessarily mean
that brokers have increased their
commitments this week because the
borrowing may have been IN connec-
ton with the payment for the British
loan and on account Of dividends.
New high records established were
in Marine preferred and American
Zinc These were strongest Just be-
fore the close and their movements
suggested short covering. Elsewhere
IN the market there was urgent buy
ing OF a professional character thar
sent all stocks to about the best OF
the day at the very last Prominent
among these was steel Beet Sugar
also attracted attention by its
strength
Studebaker was extremely weak in
the early trading, but closed the day
more than three points above the low
figure.
Rubber In Demand.
Rubber and tire stocks are being
picked up Professionally BY strong
houses General denial Is made OF
any deal in prospect. but the persist
ence with which these shares are be-
ing accumulated suggests that there
may be at least gentleman $ agree
ment. such as exists in the Copper
industry.
Anaconda showed cons 4 a b ! @
strength and its Improvement was re-
fected In ali the coppers. The mn-
nitions were strong because the re-
cent developments in Europe mean an
increased dependence on American
manufacturers. Grain was strong
advancing several cents hushel IN
the frst hour OF trading. The cotton
market was closed
Railroads participated mildly in the
days advance. It was possible that
an Injunction may be secured. post
poning the eight hour day, which ~
now scheduled TO begin on January ].
But whether the railroads win or lose
the fight ultimately. the most con-
sentative banking interests are adj
vlSlng lUVeStoTS 10 get out VI tilS ! IA
roads because they expect govern
ment ownership within a few years
For that reason n big market Is now
contem plated IN the rails to facilitate
the unloading of the stock on the
public. The hig earnings Of tho rail-
roads. together with the assurance
that government control will make
them safe as bank stocks will I'M
doubtedly be used with telling effect
on the general public. THIS plight of
the rails makes for a bigger market
in the industrials, for that Is where
the released money will GO.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-03

<SOnCnued from First PaXe.)
dresses. shirtwaists, furs. millinery
shoes. artneedlework departments,
the new beauty parlors hair goods
rooms and children's hair-cutting
parlor. all enlarged and equipped with
show cases and tables and stands per-
uniting proper display.
With tho addition Of the picture
department, the third floor will car
ry. in larger space, all departments
now located on that floor. The Colo
NAL tea room and cafe will be en-
larged to about four times it's pres
two small luncheon rooms will be
added for the accommodation of
small and private luncheon parties
The Grace Street side of the third
floor will be given over to the private
offices of the members of tho firm
and to a conference room for the staff
OF buyers and department heads.
Upper Floors For Stock and I'm
ploycs.
The fourth floor will be entirely
taken up by the employees dining
rooms and kitchen, and the dupli-
cate stock rooms. On this floor, az
on the fifth and sixth, no merchandise
will be displayed. The mail order de-
partment, auditing offices, supply de-
partment and general bookkeeping
printing and. advertising Offices will
occupy the fifth floor.
Miller & Rhoads, while taking care
OF the needs of the buying public re-
serves to itself function that Is daily
growing In favor among the en-
ployers OF labor-the promotion of
welfare work among its employees. and
with it the development of a greater
efficiency which results In better look
ing after the interests of both tho
store. itself. and of it's patrons.
The promotion oe efficiency. a serH
arate department of the establish
ment, and one of which little is gem
orally known by the public. has been
under way at the store for some time.
Efficiency Methods Improved.
AS the months pass and experience
teaches Improvement on methods. the
work develops and the entire staff of
employees of Miller & Rho..ds is becom-
Ing indeed one large family. That this
work may be enlarged and advanced
ideas may be put in operation for the
improvement of service. the sixth floor
of the new portion of the store will be
reserved to it,
The employees will have a roof gard
en- and library, and recreation and
rest rooms on the sixth floor. 1t Is to
this floor that the work now done on
the fourth floor of the present build
ing will be transferred.
The store efficiency and employees
welfare work are in charge of Mrs.
K. III. Trainam, who, in addition to
directing these activities, is official
librarian and teacher OF the regular
morning classes in which the younger
employees are given. advantage of con-
tinuing their public school courses OF
study. Meals are served to employees
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-03

q oost q produot Ii, an1 q q a.
employees who prefer. bring their own
lunches and eat them In tn depart
ment under Mrs. TrainAm. Rest and
recreation periods are given daily.
There is a supply Of the latest maya
zines and of helpful and Interesting
books and pictures that inspire and
please adorn the partition wallis.
A Family In Harmony.
The Miller e. Rhoads' employees
have also their own organization.
The Miller & Rhoads Employees Aid
Society, organized and differed by en-
ployes, and working for their pro-
lection and welfare at all lines. In
case of sickness or other disability
benefits are received by members. The
organization has also its social side.
and at times there are pleasure trips.
banquets, and meetings in which views
are exchanged, and helpful talks by
welfare ana efficiency workers or by
department managers or members of
the firm are heard.
The Miller e. Rhoads' family is a
happy family, working in harmony
and possessed of a spirit that means
the heartiest of cooperation at all
times for the good of all its mem
and employees. All
stand ready to respond to all who
seek information or service, and the
shopping CENTER stands assured of
continued growth in popularity and
usefulness
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-03
LARGE ENTERPRISES

Continued From First Page.)
ton 10 kill and pack meat in North
Carolina; company to build 500, 900
factory and install machinery for
manufacturing chestnut wood extract
in Virginia; $4,000 company to
build shipyards in Georgia; $50, 900
hosiery knitting mil. in Virginia; etc
Included in the weeks reports are
the following items Of interest:
Foster Creek Lumber and Manufac-
turing Co, Madison, Wis, let con-
tracts for plant at Stephenson, Miss
This s1,b00.0o0 COMPANY will develop
$4,000 acres of timber Land, install
mill for annual cut Of 10000, 600 feet
Of timber and build Industrial city;
details include 243-T0-foot main build
ing for mill. complete electric drive
by individual motors, electric plant,
water system. etc.
Clinchheld Manufacturing Co, Mar
ion. n, c.. will increase capital by
100000 and build additional mill
for $4,000 spindles ara 600 looms to
manufacture pri1t cloth and fancy
cottons.
January & Wood COMPANY. Plays
vile. KY, incorporated with $20I,-
900 capital to manufacture cotton
cloth.
w. w. Love, Wilmington. N. c.. and
associates plan to organize a $780,
600 company to BULL meat-packins
plant with daily capacity 200 hogs and
80 cattle
Federal Extract Co, Bristol, Va,
will construct 100000 building and
install machinery for manufacturing
chestnut wood extracts.
National Crate and Cushion Co.
Jacksonville. Fla. incorporated with
100000 capital to manufacture
crates, excelsior, cushions, etc.
Steel Products Co. Huntington. w.
Va. Incorporated with 100000 cap
ital to manufacture munitions of war.
Plateau Turbine Engine Co. st.
Louis. Incorporated with 100000
capital to build turbine engine.
Ashland Leather Co. Ashland, KY,
will build $4,000 addition to include
252xT3-foot extension Of reinforced
concrete construction and machinery
equipment, increasing present capac-
ity by 80 per cent.
South Carolina Light. Power and
Railways Co. Spartansburg, g. q,
will build 900 feet long by az feet
high dam at CASTOR Shoals on Broad
River. 80 miles from Spartanburg;
electricity to be generated for trans-
mission over 70-mile transmissi on
system to Spartansburg. Gafrney. Cow
pens. Woodruff, Pacolet and Blacks
burg.
Georgia Shipbuilding Co, Savannah,
Ga, incorporated with $4,000 cap
ital to build plant for constructing
wooden schooners; plans include con-
struction OF drydock and later to
build steel steamships.
Acme Laundry Co. Oklahoma City.
Incorporated with $4,000 capital to
establish steam laundry.
Cape Fear Lumber Co., Palmetto.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-03
MUCH CONCERN OVER
AAT|-BlACk LIST
Foreign Representatives Show Inter
est Over Defensive Weapon In
serted in Shipping Bill.
BY George II. Manning,


Washington, d. c., Sept. 2.-For-
eign ambassadors and conouls, es-
pecially those representing the allied
nations Of Europe. are exhibiting much
concern over the so-called anti-bIack-
list provision in the Administration
shipping bill which gives the Treas
ury Department through customs
officers authority to withhold clearance
papers from any ship not fully laden
that refuses American freight.
This provision. of which Senator
Thomas of Colorado Is the author.
was accepted unanimously by the
Senate as an amendment to the ship
ping bill. 1t Is intended as a defensive
weapon against the order OF the allied
nations blacklisting q large number
OF concerns in the United States SUI
spected Of having German connections
1t is also aimed as counter against
i the efforts Of the allied nations to
give goods Of their own exporters ad-
vantage over those of American ex-
porters by extending to them greater
facility for foreign shipment
Secretary of State Lansing stated to-
day that up to this tine no protests
have been made by the allied govern
ments to the passage of this pro-
vision that Is expected to bring the
governments enforcing the blacklist to
, time. 1t Is improbable, he said, that
even II protests are contemplated by
the allied governments. as they pro-
badly are, they will not be made I'M
til the law Is passed.
Violation OF Treaty.
The foreign nations are expected to
base their protests on the ground
that the provision Is violation OF
treaty agreements.
Senator Thomas in urging the adop-
ton of his amendment said that i'm
mediately after the British blacklist
was announced masters Of English
vessels vessels owned by allied con-
Germs. and Dutch, Scandinavian and
other neutral vessels visiting American
ports refused to accept cargoes tend
cred by the blacklisted firms either
for points Of destination or points Of
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-03

teGted, but the 9ovefutlnent 66@E6k
make its embargo ~ effective q ID
sible,
Cannot Sail At An.
II can conceive Of no better metho,
for meeting the present situation tia
by saying to the shippers who refus
our cargoes: You cannot sail at nj
but must remain here without you
pc rper clearance papers or Their paper
Of Identification until this cargo il az
cepted.'
=, IT believe that II this amendment i
adoted and we clothe tahe governmen
Of the United States with this author
ity, 1t will not be exercised more tina,
once before the whole subject will IS
swiftly and satisfactorily disposed 81
and the present cause Of controvern
between the two governments brough
to an end.
MANY people apprehend dire con
sequences to our trade and industries
after the close of the war. There vi
be commercial competition and CON,
mercial war all over the face OF IN
earth for years after peace Is declared
II we are to maintain our commercia
position and extend 1t we shall be com
PEELED to meet these opposing force
in any quarter we find them"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-03

9iV1Sr - : roaDon lK6e ~ ~
ing % they might offend the British
authorities, and thereby bring serious
injury. II not ruin upon themselves
and the owners OF their vessels.
He said that after searching the
statutes he could find no law that
would place q weapon in the hands or
the government to counteract the
blacklist
Il did find. however. that during the
Civil War, on the 21st Of May, 1852,
Congress passed a law designed to
meet a somewhat analogous situa-
tion," said Senator Thomas. "At that
time much trade was in vogue between
citizens of the United States and
citizens Of the Confederacy; much
traffic In contraband, munitions of war
and soforth, was carried on; to sup
press which Congress passed what
is now section 1920 of the Revised
Statutes.
THAT act became Immediately op-
erative, and armed President Lincoln
with power to refuse clearance papers
to vessels suspected OF engaging In
TINS trade. and to confiscate the vessel
II the charge was proved"
In urging his provision Senator
Thomas futher said:
There can be no question but that
government may resort to any
means which in its opinion, is neces-
sary to self preservation, however
great the resulting injury to private
interests and business. There is no
question that the British government
has the right to forbid It's subjects
from creating or continuing CONNER
cial relations with subjects Of other
nations.
The United States resorted to that
means during the Civil War by singing
out and blacklisting certain firms sus-
pected of engaging in commerce with
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-03
Increase in Road Earnings.

Figures announced at the genera
Offices of the Richmond. Fredericks
burg and Potomac Railroad shoy
that the net income for the month q
July was s56,538 in advance Of tn
figures for the same month last year
Operating revenues for the mont
were $352.822, in increase OF 372.
1915,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-03

tied. 800 asked, 200 bid.
weak.
Farmers stock:
Fancy Jumbo. 3hc per ID.
Fancy hhndpicked. 3 u per ID.
Extra prime, SC per lb.
Prime, az @ per ID
Smelling stock. &c to 2hc per ID.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-03
On the Curb.

New York, Sept. 2.--Trading on the
curb was featureless and of n holiday
character. Some declines were noted
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-03
asCnnoxD PRODUCE mAKxEr.

auetstions Furnished ny wsodnn q
seotf. Commissi On Merchants.
Richmond. Va. Sept. 2. 1915.
The Wholesale market from actvAa
sales:
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-03
RICHMOND GRAIN EXCHANGE.

wholesale Quotations on Change)
Richmond, Va. Sept. 2. 1916.
Farmers are requested not to stack
wheat damp,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-03
tWholesaie Quotations on Change
Richmond Va Sept g. 1919
RICHMOND rNUTr nArNnr.

W olesaie quotations furnished by the
Bialock Fruit and Produce Co,
Richmond Va. Sept. 2, 1918.
x-r~r A
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-03

Continued From First Page.)
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-03

MAIN GROWN SEED POTATOES.
Coblers $50 lbs. bags. per bag. - 7,
Red Bliss. $50 lbs, bags. per bag 4 Z!
Green Mountain. per hag....... 7!
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-03
PETERSBURG PEANUT MARKET

tReported by Rodgers, Piummer a Co.
Incl
sPANIs4I--Market weak and unset.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-24
MOTORISTS
MET DISASTROUS WINDS

The following is a paragraph of
journal written by some Manhattan
motorists and published in the Man
haitian Nationalist:
The further we went towards Abb
lene the stronger the wind blew un-
til felt like it was blowing the peel
ing of my face and it almost took
my breath away. but it made it cool
er and brought to US the sweet smell
Of the alfalfa fields in bloom. Some
of the wheat fields we're being plowed
for the fall wheat. Talk about the
discomforts Of travelling. l had just
gotten a drink Of water and was
bringing a cup of water for the child
ren when the car gave a lurch and
spilled half Of it on the shoulder of
the nearest man"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-24
Abilene Cops After
Automobile Speeders

which he put up Saturday night when
stopped on North Buckeye by the Of
ficers. All except Schuerman were
driving automobiles, and he had a
motor bike. The complaint was ex-
ceeding the speed limit of twenty
miles an hour.
Engle and Elwick we're stationed
four blocks apart and by flashlights
and stopwatches they determined the
speed of the cars. Engle has given
fair warning now and the officers are
determined to put stop to speeding.
He says he is just as liable to appear
at East Enterprise some evening as
West Second. Nobody knows.
Engle also warns against not hav-
ing rear lights burning on cars. A
crusade to eliminate this has been in
augurated. Saturday night Elwick
counted thirty-two cars with no tail
lights burning.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-24

treatment to Mr. Robson while he
was still lying upon the ground, after
which he was placed in Norm Mears
car and an effort made to get him to
the ranch house, but before this could
be done, he passed away.
tMr. Robson came here about a
year ago from Ontario, Calf, and
took charge of the Robson ranch here.
His son, R. E. Robson, has for sever
al years past been in charge of the
Owens Valley improvement Co. S
property at Manzanar and here. He
was kard-working, industrious man,
and, while not well known here. was
highly respected by all who did know
him.
"Mr. Robson was born in Galena,
ILL.,, being at the time of his death SO
years, month and 8 days of age.
The body was shipped to Ontario
Thursday for burial, being accompan-
led by the wife of the deceased and
Mr.. and Mrs. r. E. Robson"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-24
OLD SETTLERS REUNION SEPT. z
Old Residents of Dickinson County to
Gather at Enterprise

The seventeenth annual reunion of
Dickinson County Old Settlers and
Historical society will be held at En-
terprise, Thursday, September 7. The
officers and committees in charge are
rapidly getting plans and arrange
ments for their annual events lined
out and on the seventh of September
the early residents of the county will
once again gather at the grove at En-
terprise and talk over old times and
"reminiscences of the early days in
this county J. II. Engle will deliver
an historical address on the Pennsyl-
yania German in Dickinson county.
The officers Of the Old Settlers and
Historical society are; President. c.
o. Scrafford; secretary, r. w. Hoff-
man. vice presidents, VIM. Ramsey,
j. n. Burton and Chas Koepke.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-24
ROGER ROBSON THROWN FROM
HORSE AND KICKED TO DEATH

The following taken from the lnyo
california; Independent gives the
particulars of the death of Roger
Robson, a former Dickinson county
resident and we'll known in the Tai
mage neighborhood:
Last Wednesday evening, about
$3.50, occurred one of the most shock
ing accidents that has ever happened
in Independence. it resulting in the
death of Roger Robson. manager of
the Robson ranch here.
Several of his horses had gotten
out of the pasture and Mr.. Robson
was trying to drive them back. riding
a horse bareback. In some way the
horse threw him and kicked him in
the stomach. Mrs. Robson saw the
horse running without its rider and
went in search OF her husband whom
she found lying upon the ground in
an almost unconscious condition
some little distance from the ranch
house. A doctor administered first
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-24
County High School Will Open Sept. 5

On Sept. 5th, 1916, the Dickinson
county high school will begin its 2Sth
year with larger corps of teachers
and greater variety of subjects to
meet the different tastes and inclina-
tions of pupils than ever before.
The faculty will include fifteen
teachers, all of whom have had col
lege training and special training in
their line of work. The courses in
clude commercial work equal to that
of the business colleges College Pre-
paratory; the Dickinson County High
School being fully approved by the
Kansas State University, Kansas State
Board of Education, and the North
Central Association Central schools
which admit the students of this
course to most colleges and univer-
stiles of the United States without ex-
animation.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-24
FAN LAcERATEs ARM
Harry BricEer Victim in Painful Ac-
cident This Noon.
fFrom Tuesdays Daily.l

Harry Bricker suffered badly
mangled and lacerated left arm in
the blower fan of an ensilage cutter
at his farm six and one-half miles
southeast of town just before noon
today. The drive belt had been re-
placed after a stop when somebody
suggested that there was probably
something in the fan that caused the
belt to fly off. Bricker reached in to
investigate, and another workman not
knowing it, signaled to the engineer,
Will Sheets, to start, which he did,
and catching Mr.. Bricker's arm in the
fan. The physicians hope to prevent
amputation, but the arm will be stif
at the elbow and badly disfigured.
Mr.. Bricker suffered intense pain.
The flesh and muscles were torn
away, barring much of the bone below
the elbow and the bones were twist
ed around and back out of place.
The terrific momentum quickly pick
ed up by the heavy fan blades did
its disastrous work quickly. Work
men who were near quickly rushed
to his aid and a physician who was
called Immediately, did all within
his power to relieve Mr.. Bricker's
suffering. Mr.. Bricker has the sym
pathy of many in his sad accident.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-24
FORMER DICKINSONIAN IN
JURED BY AUTO AT SALINA

Mr.. T. ]. O'Connell an aged man
and farmer who removed to Salina
from Salina from Dickinson county,
who lives at 44S South Ninth. was
struck Wednesday morning on South
Santa Fe avenue by a car being driv-
en- by Mrs. Hugh Maxwell. He had
emerged from the rear of a street car
and was then hit by the car. Mr..
OConnell was unconscious when pick
ed up, but soon recovered. He has
been resting easy and it is believed
no bad results will follow.-Salina
Union.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-24
MOTOR TOURISTS FROM OLD
TOWN, ME-, THROUGH ABILENE

Not a day passes but what dozens
of cars go through Abilene on the
Golden Belt road enroute from towns
in adjoining states. Occasionally
there is one from a middle eastern
or western state, but today was an
exception. About ten o'clock a FIVE
passenger automobile carrying a pen
nant from Old Town, and a state Ii
cense tag from Maine, went through
town westward bound. A man, wom-
an and three children made up the
party. They stopped at one huckster
wagon, purchased several Sand
Springs melons and drove on.