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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-19
EXPL AIMS
VOTE ON ARMOR PLANT
Declares Supported An Amendment Which Would Gut Out
Forever Past Methods In Dealing With Armor Plate
Companies Conscience Required Him to Oppose
Measure He Deemed Wrong

ton in connection with this. particu-
lar matter, and this one vote COM
prises the Objectionable persistency
alluded to In your resolution.
II sympathize with you respecting
the hostile attitude of the United
States steel trust to organized labor,
though l am advised that neither the
Bethlehem. Midvale nor the Carnegie
Company (the only three companies
making armor plate in America) Is
owned by the steel trust. We differ
only IN the remedy for the wrong.
/ would try government regulation.
which was provided for in the de-
feated amendment. and you would
have government ownership, as sng-
gested in your resolutions. gov
ernment plant could not be construct
ed within five or seven years or for
s11. 100000. and with the abandon
ment of the manufacture of armor
plato by the three companies now
engaged in this business | would ask
what will become of the labor en-
gagged therein before the construction
and operation of the government
plant Manifestly, these lahorers could
not wait SO long for employment. and
they would necessarily have to follow
other forms of occupation, to their
great loss and suffering. Moreover.
what would the government do for
armor plate during all Of this time?
What would we do for the defense OF
our country? And If war should oc-
cur. would we not need the three ar
NOR plate plants thus put out OF
business? These are grave questions
trmor and Preparedness.
you seem to think according 70
the fourth paragraph of your resolu-
lions that government armor plate
plant would remove the incentive for
larger navies. But has this been the
case in the government shipyards as
coutrasted with private shtpyards" Ia
II not fact known TO all men that
the government shipyards are as
anxious to build ships as are the pri-
vate shipyards? The motives of men
do not largely differ. because one is
n capitalist and the other a laborcr
Wherever gain Is involved. whether
in wage or In profit, the incentive in
human nature is about the same.
II assure you that ii gives me no
pleasur TO vote for any measure
which YOU may condemn II Is always
easy for a representative 70 vote on
the popular side eff a public question
and YOU may be assured that when I
vote to the contrary I am compelled
ny my conscience 20 serve rather
than To please the people whom | rep
resent
perhaps I need not say to you that
! am "a poor man; that I do not own
a cent Of stock in any corporation in
the world. and that ] have no posst-
be material interest in armor plate
l. therefore. feel confident that upon
a further consideration Of this sub
feet Won VIII conclude that your very
harsh criticism and its publication do
not evidence that spirit OF Justice
which Is taught by the golden rule"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-19
WHO is THE BOSS?

there is bound to be responsible lead
ership- In the past Democracy has
suffered for just such lack OF CO.
operative and consolidated effort.
The question is whether or not we
have executive trespassing on legisla-
tive prerogaivc. We agree with tho
fundamental principle of Independence
for the several departments Of gov
eminent.
But the great party Of which the
President is the titular head has given
It's unqualified endorsement to certain
legislative enactments No party has
perpetual title 10 power The TIM.
Tor II 20 act IL when II has the power
70 act and. It occurs 10 us. the PresI-
DENT, as the Responsible head ~ the
party, was perfectly within his rtghts
In demanding that his party associates
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-19
D|NW|QO|E v. c. 7. j.
IN ANNUAL SESSION
Interesting Program Full of Addresses
On Timely Topics--Mcct Twice
Year In Future.

Petersburg Va, Aug. 1T.-The sec
ond annual convention OF the Woman S
Christian Temperance Union Of Din
widdie was held Tuesday with the
Ford Union, at Corinth Methodist
Episcopal Church. Ford. The con-
vention assembled at 1890 A. VI with
devotional exercises conducted by Rev
Fl. Fl. Smith.
Mrs. Albert Mayo, Of this city, coun-
ty president. pi resided. Introducing Mrs.
II. II. Smith, who delivered the address
of welcome 10 which response was
made by Miss Martha Ledbetter, OF
Petersburg, The roll-call showed that
the Mckinney, Ocran. Carson and
Petersburg unions were represented.
Splendid reports were read from
each union. all showing that much
had been accomplished for temper
ance during the past year Mrs, Mayo
made a brief address omplimenting
highly those who had aided in the
work Of the W. c. r. U
Papers were read as follows: ''Whv
Departments Should Be Taken by Lo-
cal Unions by Mrs. E. P. Allgood
nday-School Work" by Mrs. Will
liam Leonard; Social Meetings." by
Miss Walden; Literature" by Mrs.
Dodge; ''Unfermented Wine" by Mrs.
Savage. Appropriate music was rem
dered during the session by Miss
Maben Nunnally, Of Petersburg, and
Mrs Herbert Duane, the Corinth or
ganist.
At the afternoon session officers
were elected as follows: President,
Mrs Albert Mayo; vice-president, Mrs,
r. P. Allgood; treasurer, Mrs, Har-
rison Bryant; recording secretary. Miss
Elizabeth Baugh. corresponding sec
rotary. Miss Maben Nunnallv.
Addresses by State superintendent.
Mrs. Lyon, on medical temperance,
and Mrs. Newton, a pioneer organizer
of the w. G. T. T.. were much enjoyed.
1t was decided to hold semi-annua1
conventions in the future The winter
convention will be held here and the
next summer convention at Ocran
Church.
The Petersburg delegation was met
at the train upon their arrival at Ford
by Rev. Mr.. TAYLOR and Mr.. Duane,
and members Of the delegation were
delightfully."- entertained throughout
the day. The community in general
appeared TO the Petersburg delegation
to attempt TO excel itself in hospi-
tally.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-19
Farmer a Suicitie.

Upper Marlboro Md Aug. 1S--Geo.
Sweenev. tenant on the farm Of r.
Lee Belt. near Iceland. committed
suicide Wednesday night by shooting
himself in the head with a double
hnrreled shotgun. He leaves a widow
and six children
An inquest was held and the coro-
ner's Jury. with Henry Morris MS fore
man, rendered verdict Of death by
suicide IT was testified that there
had been family troubles and quar-
f"ling during the dav Some years
go. when Mr. Sweeney was n tenant
en- Boall Rowie's farm. fire DESTROYED
barn full OF tobacco and farming
implements and some live stock. The
Joss WAS very heavy and the family
was inst recovering financially.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-19

Tho President - the great
power ,n Washington Whatever
ne says goes. Congress takes It's
cue from the white House
when there was doubt about
the passage of he child labor bill,
The Prestfent went up TO the
fSCApitol and sat FOR time In his
S3D1Iice there. After that all doubt
#vas rem owed TIE passage OF the
Ill was assured II is s. fine thing
no have a strong man in the
Nkhite House, but sometimes we
MINK the executive ~ trespass.ng
s1nconstitutionaliy upon the do
anln OF the legislative, II In a
OF our government
Il 1T each depa rfment Of govern
nont shall be Independent az the
1<AeT."
Exn this manner the Newport New
Nns~Hernid discusses the lcseershl,
yashsd by the man in the WIFI,
~ are doubtful Of the justice G
11ew. II W are to get Anywher
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-19
WANTS BASIC CITY
ARN0R PLANT SITE
Congressman Flood Introduces Reso-
Iufion Directing Advantage OF
This Location he InNes-
S{@ated.

Especial to The Richmond virginian.)
Washington. =. c. Aug 1s-~~Cou-
gresham Flood introduced In the
House Of Representatives today a bill
providing that the board of investiga-
ton appointed by the Secretary OF the
Navy to select site for the location
OF an armor plate plant Investigate
sites at Basic City. Virginia
The bill directs the board to make
report to the secretary in writing.
which Is to he transmitted to Con-
gress, ms to the suitability OF sites
st Basic City. taking into considera-
tlon the factors Of Original cost of 1.-THE
plant cost of manufacture and cost
of site.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-19

enact into law the program the party
had endorsed in its national conven-
lion.
1t was not a question OF the Presi-
dent being the "boss"--but OF his
following the orders of the great
eparty whose agent he is
The people are the real bosses and
in seeking that their will shall be
believe, trespassing on the rights or
prerogatiyes Of the Congress
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-19
A Few Notes

the licensed liqour traffic Sunday
night he gives a temperance lecture
at the Bible Institute text His sub.
ject: Uncle Sam In Bad Com pany."
will show that this nations conscience
Is refusing to accept the blood money
of 1924, 900 in annual revenue
from the licensing of the liquor trafYlc.
He says that with but little enlighten.
ment. and education. tho frAnchised
citizens OF the United States will vote
out this school OF crime. the licensed
saloon. He predicts that by 1870 the
United States will be a saloonless M.
ton.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-19

Every man and woman In America
~ hoping and hopeful that the Presi-
sAent will bring tho clashtne interests
- railroad workers and railroad cor
spoeatsons to mutual agreement ana
s;iaonccrd.
NJ Ii - said that the President very
piaaniy told the original cotomlt1ee
1om the railroad employees that their
.Dbdurate stand against arbitration was
a3nctpient anarchy"
A. we have heretofore indicated
he railroads stand against an eight
SAcur day was out of the question.
This il an obsolete issue The pr!n-
Seapse OF tire eight hour day ~ too
Semi entrenched To admit OF dis
z1cnGsson. why aroitrate a se':led mat
49,? ANY industry that is not con-
131ucsea IN aformlty 70 the o. 5hj hour
yssem mus eventually yield thereto,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-19
Hold Wheat for Hiohc~ p-ioe

Fargo. \ D. Aug. IT," Society
Of Equity an organization NJ farmers
IN several Northwestern States, today
sent out an appeal to its members to
hold their wheat this season until
$3.50 a bushel is offered Minimum
prices for other grains also were CIV
en-
Fquit- leaders at local headquarters
charge that grain manipulators have
forced down the price Of wheat dur
ing the marketing season In other
years. and say the appeal was sent out
IN an effort to prevent the same thing
this war
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-19
UNCLE SAME BAD COMPANY.
Nations Conscience Against Partner
ship With Saloon.

Evangelist Ferns, who but recent
~ arrived from tho State OF Wash
lngton, says that since that State went
dry eight months ago miraculous
change has been wrought for the bet
ter in the prosperity and morals of
the people. Mr.. Serns Is an enthu-
siastic booster OF nationwide PROFIT
bttion Several of his campaigns
have been waged exclusively against
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-19
Boiled Down Items
From Everywhere
No Decision on Monneit Case.

New ork, Aug. ls.-Federal Judge
Hand heard arguments yesterday and
reserved decision on n motion to dis
mise the Indictment against Frank s.
Mnnnett, former attorney general OF
Ohio With Franz Won Rinteien. Da-
Nid Lama, Congressman Frank BuCh-
anan and others Monnett was accused
Of conspiring to foment strikes in am
munition factories and on ocean piers
through the agency of Labor's Ma
tlonai Peace Council
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-19

We offer the West Point News our
very earnest fluctuations on it's "RaN-
road Edition issued this week when
all doubt had been dispeNed as to the
outcome OF the Urbanna Railroad pro-
3sct-
The edition In full OF eil-ilustrated
articles descriptive of West Point and
jts varied interests, as well Of the
Territory to be served by the new
road
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-19
Negro Banks Increase.

Kansas city, Mo, Aug. tS--Mem-
bership of banks In the National Ne
gro Business League has grown from
two in 1900 TO fffty-one at present.
This fact was brought out here in the
discussions before the seventeenth an
nual sessions OF the league. Health
and business prosperity. the raising Of
cattle and the management of various
business enterprises were discussed
by the delegates
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-19

Certain Of our contemporaries OF
late have been printing Il very con-
siderable amount - free advertising
Tor "a person in Philadelphia who
wants Virginia wife.
The man in question nay he all he
claims to be. bat We douht that such
il communication as he sent TO the
sRlehmond police department could hy
the widest stretch Of the imagination
liz considered worth one-tenth the
space ar news item as has been
given IL here Our police department
ii not matrimonial agency, although
the publicity given this seeker after a
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-19
In Favor Of Eugcnies Law.

Houehton. Mich. Aug. lS.-The
Michigan State Medical Society, in SEES
sion here decided to recommend to
the next State Legislature the passage
Of a encenic law. regulating MARTA ge
and prescribing n health standard for
those about to he married The So
cietH also authorized campaign Of
education in Michigan in the matter
Of cancer
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-19
To Build Many Wooden ships.

BaItfmOre, Nd, AUG. IS.-The
Goa wise Shipbuilding Company.
formed less than three months ago.
has acquired six-acre tract OF Lo-
Gust Point and has already laid the
keels of five coal barges for the Phila-
delphia and Reading Railroad. The
contract was obtained two months
ago and represents nearly $500, 900. It
calls for six barges, each 207 feet
long. 36 feet wide and equipped with
modern coal handling devices.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-19

Faston, Ind. Aug 1S--The tenth
annual reunion of the Johns. ma
tioaal event. was held today at River
side Park, near here Several thou
sand Johns from Indiana, Michigan.
Ohio. Kentucky. Illinois and a few
more distant States attended Every
man named John is eligible to mem-
hership in the association. Prizes
were given to the oldest Youngest
handsome=t, homeliest, latest and
leauest John present
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-19

Long Island teacher was recount
ing the story of Red Riding Hood.
After describing the woods and the
Wild animals that fiourished therein.
she added:
Suddenly Red Riding Hood heard
a great noise. She turned about, and
what do you suppose she saw stand
ing there. gazing at her and showing
ali his sharp. white teeth?"
TEDDY Rooscvoit!" volunteered one
~ Tia hoxn-Nsv York T1msA
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-19

Cody W'yo Aug. i7.--Ned Frost.
guide. and Ed Jones. cook. We're
brought here Yesterday suffering from
serious injuries received In battle
with a large female grizzly bear near
the Lake Hotel TN Yellowstone Nation
al Park Monday night.
According to their story. Jones
caught the bear raiding comm'ssary
and attempted TO Brighten II away.
Tho animal was mauling Jones when
Frost came to the rescue. Both were
BADLY cIawed before the bear wns
frightened away by approaching tour
lists
The injured men will recover. ply
sicanH saw
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-19
Three Women Killed In Auto.

Elyria, Ohio. Aug l7-Three women
were killed and two other persons
probably fatally injured last night
when limited train on the New
York Central Railroad struck an au-
tomobile at a grade crossing here.
The dead are Mrs c. II. Buttenben-
der, Mrs T. r Fmeit. and Mrs. j. c.
Conawav, The injured are Mrs. J. r.
Weiss and G. II. Buttenbender. all OF
this city.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-19
Virginia Wins Apple Show Gun.

Niagara Falls, N. Y. Aug. 1s-The
Virginia State Horticultural Society
won the sweepstakes cup in the big
apple show given here by the Inter-
national Apple Shippers Association
Competition by all the States was
keen. particularly the great apple
producing States OF the Northwest.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-19
Accepts Mncoln,s Rir,hpIacc

Washington, Aug. 1s.-President
Wilson today formally accepted for
the United States the birthplace of
Ahraham Lincoln at Hodgenville, KY.
authorized by a recent act OF Con-
Eress. Formal ceremonies transfer
ring tho property to tho government
VIII be held at Hodgenville Septem her
4 with the President as the chief
speaker.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-19

Explanatory of his vote against the
proposed government armor plate
plant Congressman A. j. Montague,
of the Richmond District. has written
the following letter. which is address
cd to Frank A. Jones, recording and
corresponding secretary of the labor
council:
Dear Mr. Jones.---I beg to &C
knowledge the copy of the resolutions.
adopted by your council July IA, in
relation TO my action on the so-called
armor plate plant as evidenced by
my vote In the House Of Representa-
tives May 81. 1915
II observe that the first clause OF
your resolutions declares It TO be the
policy of your council TO support po-
litieally those who have befriended
labor measures In this connection
would respectfully submit that no
man in the public life Of Virginia
has supported more consistently and
frequently labor measures than |
have done-not only aS a member of
Congress. but as Attorney General and
rs Governor of the state of Virginia.
! am surprised therefore that you
should have withheld that approval
of my record which YOU should Justly
have accorded me in pursuance or
your EXPRESSED policy.
TN the same paragraph Won like
wise declare your policy 10 condemn
the political supporters of such meas
urcs rs are inimical 10 the interests Of
ORGANIZED labor and conclude in your
second PARAGRAPH thai I have per
sisteutIv voted with the reactienary
elements In Congress who would per-
pctuato orr past methods OF armor
plate construction. In this connec-
ton, I would say that YOU do not
seem 10 be apprised Of the facts and
reasons inducing my vote upon this
amendment or you would not have
entered upon so sweeping a condem-
nation Of my vote
How He Voted.
II not only aid not. vote for nm
amendment which would perpetuate
onr past methods OF ar'uor plate con
/ struction.' hut / voted for an amend
ment which would cut HIP. root and
. branch, such past methods The
/ amendment I voted for provides that
! the United States government itself
shall fix the price and quality Of all
g armor plate hereafter 10 he pHrchas-
ed and If the price and terms thus
/ fixed are unacceptable to the manu-
/ factnrers then the stl COO GOO carried
/ in the bill should he ut once made
! bic for the purchase or con
I struction Of an armor plate plant.
! There fore. this amendment obviously
repudiates and DESTROYS the past
methods 70 which You object More
! over, this amendment is IN the inter-
! est Of economy and therefore, n par
4 tieu)ar relief 10 the taxpayers of the
/ country. among whom the labor peo-
I Pic Of Richmond constitute a rcspon-
sihle part This amendment was de-
feated. and then voted for the armor
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-19
SUCCESS TO THE PRESIDENT.

Tie great issue that mast be set
tied ard which. under the plan OF the
Precedent is 70 he probcd and admste
by a com mi ssion authorized by Con
Ercsa, IL that Of overtime pay.
What can the railroads afford to ID
IN tho matter? How car "A proper
system he put into effect which shall
not husden the railroads overmuch,
or IN" public which must eventually
pay the bill, and properly safeguard
the interests Of the men?
These questions should DO adjusted
in the quiet OF a court rather than
IN the hustle OF what amounts to a
mass meeting.
Should the President be unable TO
secure proper and adequate conces-
eions from both sides he will be justi-
fed in going 10 Congress Immediately
for a law making arbitration COM
puisory
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1916-01-13
FULTON FARMER GROWS
BALE AND HALF TO ACRE.

That cotton will grow and
make "A fine yield in the territory
surrounding Fulton was demon
strated in 1913 by Rose Hicks. 1t
was understood at that time that
a cotton gin would be erected in
Fulton if farmers would plant
cotton. Several planted, with
that understanding, but the gin
did not materialize.
Mr.. Hicks stated, in discussing
the proposition of planting cotton
this year, that he would not plant
again unless he was assured that
gin would be established here,
aS he had TO haul his cotton 10
Hickman TO have it ginned.
lie further said he planted six
acres of good land two years ago
and it yielded 2,450 pounds of
seed cotton the acre, about a
bale and a half to the acre. AT
the price sold at this fall in the
seed it would have brought over
1925 per acre. Hr. Hicks will
plant more cotton this year if he
can be assured that a gin will be
put in here. Quite a number OF
other farmers have also stated
they would put in some cotton II
it is ginned at Fulton. One mer.
chant has signified that he will
buy any cotton if brought to the
Fulton market and he feels sure
there will be other home buyers ii
Fulton.-Fulton Leader.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1916-01-13
HICKMAN KENTUCKY THURSDAY, JANUARY
2 ASLEEP ON TRACK
ARE KILLED BY TRAIN.

Boss Fisher, of Pryorsburg,
Graves County, Ky, and Ebert
Bockman, OF Texas, were killed
instantly sometime last Thursday
night by ah Illinois Central train
between krobs and Florence sta
ton, KY, a few miles from Padu.
cah. Their heads We're split
open and they were otherwise in.
Jurcd. Death was supposed 10
have been instantaneous. As
there was no witness 30 the trag-
cdy Il is presumed that they had
fallen asleep on the right of way.
The bodies, which were found
Friday morning, We're taken 10
Paducah. Boclman was United
States soldier and was visiting m
PryOIsburg.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1916-01-13
MISS LoRA T00MBS
VICTIM OF PNEUMONIA.

Miss Lora Ann, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. ID. II. Toombs, residing
a few miles southwest of town,
died Saturday morning, of pneu-
monia Miss Lora's illness start
ed with a severe attack of la
grippe which ran quickly into
pneumonia.
Her death came an great
shock TO both relatives and
friends. She was only % years
of age; just in the flower of wo-
manhood and the pride of her
home. Being the only daughter,
her untimely death was a sad
blow TO her parents and loved
ones. Deceased was a member of
the Poplar Grove Baptist church
and a pure, lovely Christian char
acter.
Funeral services were held at
Poplar Grove church Sunday af-
ternoon, Rev. Drake, of Union
City, holding the service. The
church was literally packed by
friends paying their last respects
to Miss Toombs, who was loveed
and respected by all who knew
her The remains were Inferred
at the church graveyard.
Miss ToOmbs is survived by her
parents and two brothers, Cavitt
and Bryan. The bereaved have
the sincere sympathy of their
many friends in this dark hour.