davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-11-17
The Voice O. the People


TO tho Editor Of The Tines Dispatch:
Sundays issue the negro movement to the
North. aud regret TO say that cannot agree
the reverse Of those expressed in your paper.
a 1f be m n?HGn a h MAI cs
ever present the interiocking Of individual
The white race feels itself the superior race
ps the Es' one mas' sS1, t only
shs. IN q, repubiie; is 2 good condition and
remedy is not to keep the negroes soi!dly in
the south. but to reduce their numbers by
Intelligent white settlers. This policy viii lie
'Gr 1f nd wsre , f"r M cons
,nte only one third Of the population the future
the res, OF the south; How about south caro-
I'm, Ina and Misst,trp where the heroes have
, t" the raanisr. but do not think that amy
should he suffered to stand in tho way Of the
d qm ss wel hs Of 60 nro y wa ns m
9rought The negro here 9risinaiiN. and intro
scattered through The Union they. would no,
ne regarded AS = nenae" and the fun canality
cSxette suspicion and iealousy; both races viii
is dsve eI,', think ,hs yew Of the ease
'@H %"vi5"I to ia s"m' y Of ossr e, n 70
slavery The cause Of tho h"ckwardness Of the
lion Of slavery, and nearly two generations
e sah nd%cG decd i has ,n %r
but everything is relative III this world. and
has advanced beyond amy dream. In 1861 tho
wealth OF Virginia WAS about equal that o
Massachusetts. hut. according TO the last
Sus. Massachusetts has nov nearly : much
wealth all tho South put together. say
not hing of the great state 81 New York. whose
M"nllh Is fabulous The cHus" hat held tho
holds it back now--n"t slavery. hut the on
'$t"nce "f a great nngr" populati"n which
not, aun never viii lac. Admitted To equal terms
with tho white. either in business. politics or
education, long such l:rca, Numbers ri
them arc kept together. u would bc. ia my
opinion. 'he height of Craftsmanship IL tho
Southern states would unite and institute mcas-
ur"s for tho gradual removal az much If tho
colorod population 10 other sections. promoting
AZ the sam" time tho migration of elligent
white settlers from tho North and Europe And
instead OF looking upon the emigration
of negroes To the North OWL | hail il
a. the most auspicious promise Of the solution
Of what has been known tho negro prob
lem LYON -; TYLER
williamsburg. Va.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-11-17
HARPER Is UNANIMOUS
CHOICE FOR CHAIRMAN
lndorscd nj Meeting an Wcdne~dny
Night OF Democratic Central Conn
mittre OF wHshington.

W.ASHINGTON. November lS-pcrn.
ocraiic leaders in WASHINGTON aud All
the business and SOCIAL interests arc
waiting on the visit Of Vance McCor.
mick. the Democratic National Com
inittcc cha irman. TO lind out VINO Will
bc the inaugural chairman and whcth-
CT therc VIII bc au inaugural ball.
ihai the local leaders want Eober,
\. Harper for tho orfir, of chairin.i,
was emphasize again to-day. \, !,
meeting ~ the Democratic Central
COMMITTEE" last night. at which an tho
twenty two election districts of tho
District OF Columbia were represent,
Cd. a unanimous resolution Was ia sscd
calling hpon John T.. Costello. tho MA :
u"nai committeeman from thc bus
,''''' 10 urE" Tn" name of Mr. Iiarpcr
FOR this honor. The resolution vas
offered by James :. Easily smith.
The Wilson Eisht-IIour League also
h"s adopted resolution favoring the
selection OF Mr.. Harper for chairman
Costello u for Harper
Johh J.. Costello tho national COM
lm t'c"lnan who has been undcrs. God
70 "e f"vora hi" TO Mr.. Harper. but who
mas maintained the attitude. that he
should not urge any candida,. MIN
u" is invited to make recommends
non. SAID cm2haticaliv to-day. 80,
c"nrs" am for Harper. 10 Is tho only
man for tn" Job in my opinion. When
""' a<h'h =" suggest some ON" for
VIC position Of inaugural chairman I
WIZ 90 all can 10 land Tho honor fnr
Nr. Iiarp"r because he deserves i, Il.
u" on" else docs"
IN Explaining his position Mr. COS
toll" said: III has always been Gus
toiharS ior the President to make This
appointment on III" recommendation Of
tue p"inocrati" natioua! committee
CHAIRMAN. who in turn Is guided in !,
large measure hy tho Recommendation
"i the local committeeman. The Demo.
cratic central Committee. as the en-
IRE leEaliZed democracy of the dis
trict. Went on record last night as an
proving Mr.. Harper for this honor in
appreciation of what he has done for
the party All his life. and ptrticuiarl,
for his work in this campaigu At the
proper tim" will present this 10
tn" national chairman. Vance McC.nr-
mick. aud have every reason to be-
licve that MIR. Harper will receive most
favorable consideration
FhOmn. y. Morgan Proposed.
Thomas T. Morgan. manager Of tho
Mutual Life Insurance Company nf
New York, was to-day mentioned by
= number Of prominent Democrats as
likely to secure favorable conside Grafton
for the Office of inaugural chairman
Until the inaugural chairman has
been named nothing can bc done about
plans for tho inaugural ball or the
proposed temporary structure in which
to hold the bah. The Democratic lead
crS continue to express the belief that
President Wilson will sanction plans
for the reviva! of the bah.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-11-17
Bad Morals as Well

NlScoUNT Grcy's statement in the black
list note. that no adequate efforts have
been made by this government to stop viola
tions oi American neutrality and other mis-
us" OF American territory. is simply untrue
rs Il matter OF tact. prosecutions of such Of
tenders has heen persistent and successful so
that attempts 10 blow mp muniiion plants.
destroy Canadian bridges. and. generally 10
use TINS country as base Of opera ions
against Great Britain and her allies arc heard
OF no moro.
II is true tho American government has not
endeaVored 10 stop lawful trade between
American c1tlHonS and subjects of the centraI
powers. Had il done so. il would have OK
co"dcd its authority. tramplcd on the rights
OF the people and violated its own neutrality
we alluded yesterday 10 Lord Groy's DISPLAY
OF bad manners; wanton attack on the good
iaith OF the United States is not only bad
manners. but bad morals AS we'll
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-11-17
WANTS STATE DOG TAX
North Carolina Farmers Union Fnyors
plan to SHye Lives of
Mnny Sheen.

RALEIGH, y. c., November li.-The
State Farmers Union adjourned to-day
after adopting resolution pleading foi
"A state dog tax that would have Il
tendency to reduce tho number Of dog,
and save the lives of perhaps $4,000
sheep.
Another resolution favored an amend
ment to the Federal land loan banking
system that will correct what are al
legged 10 he vicious Joint stock reSula
tons, so that tho system Will conform
more nearly with tho land loan system
of the National Farmers Association
and confine its benefits to resident
farmers. and exclude land specuIatnrs.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-11-17
\cccNsmrN Ia Decide.

i'ainevtllc, situated away back in sparScy
settled section OF Amelia County, where rail-
road whistle is never heard and the sight
of a certain popular priced automobile is rare
sometimes casts about forty votes. This poll
has been secured 10y local politicians only when
the pride of the village for constable and
in 1914
Last Wednesday, Wilson enthusiast walked
down the road ia another section of the county
ON meeting Tom brown, who. Judging from the
direction III which he MAS going, just from
the crossroads store. where is gathered iufor-
nation for the surrounding country, he asked
about the --latest election reports.
They don't know nothn bout it," answered
Tom. Mister Charlie been 'phoninE All the
morning but he can; hear nothn from Painc-
willie"
And tho Wilson enthusiast walked on, sure
that the issue still in doubt.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-11-17
IIurrah for President W iIson.

l:cS your pardon. stranger. VIII YOU please
Put nay worried mind at ease?
What's this demonstration all about
why does every one stand and shout:
ur rush AT YOU. grab your hand
And ask. Heard the news old man"
HAS every one gone crazy"
Things TO rather hazy.
No. haven't heard the news.
You SAY, Wilson defeated Hughes"
Now understand the demonstration
Mud suppose it's the same all over tho nation
And, final word. I'm glad a. saw
Wilson's still President Of L. = A.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-11-17
Opportunity 10 serve

THERE viii be satisfaction Throughout, the
state "ith the election OF Christopher
y. Garnett--new!? named member OF the
State CORPORATION commissioning the com
mission'e chairmamship. Mr.. Garnc,t has
proved his quality In the best test lie affords
the teat Of experience
His Contributions to the existing tax la VS.
have beer numerous and valuable ana in the
impartial enforcement, Of these laws he has
borne q: conspicuous and highly useful part
His acquaintance with taxation and his spe-
cial interest in the successful operation of tho
new system were no, the lcas, OF bis oualin-
cationsnfor the commissions Craftsmanship.
because as chairman be will have place on
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-11-17
State Art Commission

= ONlRNOR STTART'S appointments to
NJ the State Art Commission further vindi-
cate the sound good sense of the Legislature i'm
providing for this important body As the
commission is now constituted. tho State is
fully protected from the constant danger of
having fosted upon her works of a false or
merctricious art. The nan-who knows
"hai-he-hkeS Is interesting to himself at least
but lie is in no sense proper arbter I'm a
matter so highly special LIED as that of art i'm
general. even if he he public officer Every
state and every city lie DIS expert guidance on
all Questions of art. That Virginia has at
her command the hest and most artistic couu-
sci is assured by the personnel of the State
Art Commission.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-11-17

the State Tax Board. hut they were by no
means his only qualifications
lie IS an able lawyer and possesses the tvpe
OF mind which lends itself to the solution of
complicated business problems He possesses
the Judicial temperament i'm high degree
lie is young. vigorous and alert. He has op-
portunty. i'll his new Office. not only to add
to the laurclS he has already Won but to
make the Corporation Commission more ac-
i've ana more useful. and thus enormously to
serve the State
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-11-17
Queries and Answers
"wnATEvER YOU WANT TO kNow.,

The Times-DiSpatch hak established gem
Prnl Information Bureau Rt Washington. ID. g..
for the specific purpose of furnishing my r~ader
with authoritative Information n my subject
Mt my time from the unparalleled resources OF
the various Federal government departments.
and the great library of Congress-. ySu nre In
Nitcd 10 make free use Of this service. There I.
no charge OF my sort except n 2-rent stamp for
return postage. state clearly whnf you want to
know. write plainly and address NIL Letters TO
The Times-Dispntch Information Bureau
Washington. ID. G.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-11-17
NrGuncc street.

Having seen refercnc" in The Times Dis
patch to McCancc street. | curious 10 learn
why the street was given that name. There
i an honorct old citizen of the same name in
Petersburg. who thinks there Is living
III Virginia in the United States bearing his
name. ana believes that when he dies the name
viii 20 out of existence.
OLD SUBSCRIBER.
Mct'anca has been an honored in Rich
mond, too for many years. The street
probably named after the family of the late
Thomas McCance. who president Of the
James River ami kanawha Canal COMPANY
Representatives of the Mccancc family still live
Richmond.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-11-17
To-IIu,'s hest IIund-p ,JoL

MISS Constance Van Quentin. who is given 10
the free use Of a'ljectiNcs, received calls las,
week from tive young men. each Of whom Is
Just tie dearest boy in all tho world" has
simply died" from the hea, four times has
been tckicd 10 pieces" six times by movie
comedians. has hc"n driven crazy eleven times
by tclcphon" pests and has been frozen lust
sim five times 10y the cool evening breeze
while out riding IN tho car. All of which made
up rather strenuous week for u delicate young
lady.--k;In*a* city star.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-11-17
LAWYER MAKES TRIP
TO HENDEt SoNyILIE

Immediately following Adjournment
Ih"inns settle. attorney for SIr Britt
ana one time Republican candidate" for
Governor III this state. left in an auto
mobile for iIcndersonNtllc. twenty-five
III Is from this city. wher. Judge
Thomas J Shaw, Of the Twelfth Dis
trlrt. superior Court MAS sitting.
Judge shaw. on representation ~ Mir
settle, issued tho writ Of m.ndaiuus
which was served ON the county board
Of canNasscrs as soo. ~ IL convened
"a, "'cloch. Adjournment uutIl 10
o'clock tomorrow then was taken by
the board.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-11-17
Arm Torn on by MACHINERY.

TIh " KT.Nt'F.N lille. VA, NOycmDer
l6.-lev: T. Gage, of orion, while opcr-
atinG his cotton gin AT that place had
his right arm caught in the machinery
and crushed off above the elbow. lie
was taken TO ST Ninccnts IIospital.
Norfolk. where the arm WAS amputatcd
near the shoulder.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-11-17

Questions and Answers.
Seawrack Here and On the old Sud--Or what
Naiue is Scawrack, Al marine herb. reduce
SuperfiuouS flesh? What effect would IL have
on an cNpcctant mother and on the child:
AnSwcr--They used ii to fatten the pigs in
ireland. grandma tells Like III marine
pants ana animals. SeawrIck contains iodine,
ana iodine in organic combination seems to he
II natural activator Stimulant Of thyroid
junction. And thyroid function. if insufficient
accounts for excessive accumul ion of tissue
ana TOR many other abnormal symptoms
eNpectant mother exhibits sometimes. What
ever does the mother good does the child good
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-11-17

more helpfully forward the sue
cess OF our arms by increasing production than
10y bearing heavier burdens of taxation Ex-
cmption OF the farmers profits does not of
course. mean exemption OF the profits made by
other business men out of trading in farm prod-
ucts The grain dealer the hour manufacturer.
m" packer OF meats or canned goods. the mid
dlcman who intcrrcncS in any way between
the farmer and the consumer. alt are callc,
upon TO contribute TO the lax profits when
ever these exceed the prescribed minimum. That
fact deserves some attention from the atlyo-
Gates OF government action for the regulation
OF nric"s in the interest of lower cost Of living.
u also deserves conaidcrat ion at the hands oc
the gcrerhmcnt.-Toronto Telegram
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-11-17

In the last blow on the Ancre the British
captured, not only the German trenches but
me German soldiers breakfasts. In time
Oh 1000 scarcity heroism rarely has been
better rewarded
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-11-17
HHo1HERIIoon LEADERS
tOI\t. 10 HNIIIMnnI

INC hr"th"rhood leaders arc coming
:" h"l''horc from Washington prob-
AMY SUNDAY night or Monday. Sa,ur
""N evening President Wilson win re-
'"lr" IN" federation delegate. n, Tho
Nhlte House. and viii probably All.
dress Thorn. These circumstance 49,.
nave an Important bearing on tho SIT
Labor lips 50, IN u grim limo TO-DAY
- 'h. leaders weighed the news IRON,
Ne" ! ork 'itN that capital had forrod
ne National Industrial Conferences -,
hsht lIhor with its own wcapons
IVY answer. said samuel tiomnors
'"'n'' VIII DO mtdc to inc convcn-
uoh INC hr%t Of next week whom ~.
'r""" brotherhood prc#idents arc
WIN ~ u would not hc Wise for mo
:" comment on II now"
"a"' Y fa rs Morrison. national sc,r.
."IN rms movement, or capital win
~, "'h"rS have done hrror.
Mhch III" National Association re
c'nr"rS was formed i, re.rlto,I
:" h'or" 'han l.ooo.ooo workers hnfuc
labor" @ahlHcd
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-11-17
E,Iucntiop Ro,r.,

u" state Board Of t:ducation ~,
mee' today in the office Of the Sunnr'
a.. ,. OIL Iublic instruction on tho
mercc Building.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-11-17
ScctionnIism Charge Answered Again

NNE more demurrer 10 the charge Of
~ nonalism. made against the South by
Republican orators in the last campaign. was
filed Yesterday. when the Virginia Confer
encc Of tho Methodist Episcopal Church
South. by unanimous vote. passed rcsolu
tions indorsing the plan for complete unitca-
tion wsti the Methodist Episcopal Church
North.
OF course, this union ought to take place
because the causes which led to the separation
no longer exist and the division is at once
artificial and hurttul The point is that the
advantages OF reunion are well recognized
i'll the South they in the North and
that old btternesscs no longer sway the judg-
ment nor control the action Of church CON
terencos in this part Of the world.
There is no sectionalism now, save in the
minds OF those who raise the ugly ghost TO
advance their own sordid. political ambit ions
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-11-17

so far as initiative is concerned tho clec.
'oral college and the Governors STAFF have
about tho same powers
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-11-17
Advice to Housewives

Mars. JULIAN HEATH. president of the
1Vl Housewives League OF America, re-
peated advice The Times Dispatch has given
often when She urged her audience here to
insist on fewer deliveries and less expensive
service! being supplied by tradcsmen. Service
of this type is principal element in the
present high cost OF living, and unless the
buyers OF the nation. who the women
learn to dispense with large part IF it,
living cost will not sensibly decrease. When
the butcher. tho baker or the candeStick-
maker is required To deliver scent pur-
chase. some miles from his store delivery
probably costs him many times his profit
Naturally enough. he make II mp elsewhere.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-11-17

One thing is certain in connection with the
state ART Commission: il will be satisfied with
the greenish tinge OF the statues surrounding
the Washington Monument. and will not
countcnance any attempt to make them sleek
and shiny with coat of linseed oil
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-11-17
Ncnr,y the Same Thlnr.

tirubbs--l Have YOU calling acquaintance with
the Eiuks family
Stuhbs-No: but since their new baby arrived
! have squalins acquaintance
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-11-17

beiieve what YOU please. but don't try to make
other felix's pleased with what you believe.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-11-17

Even if the jtncys have diminished the
revenue from public service corporations the
average citizen would vote for less revenue
and more jitneys.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-11-17
LABOR WOULD USE FORCE
TO KEEP NATIONS At PEACE
supplementary Report on Interna-
tional Relations Submitted
to Federation.
WILSON TO RECEIVE DELEGATES
About 400 Plan to Go to Washing
ton on Saturdny-Iiends OF Rail-
way BrotherhoodS Will ADDRESS
Convention ON Monday or Tuesday.

BALTIMORE. November ia sup
Elementary report on international
labor relations was submitted to-day
to the convention of the American
Federation Of Labor by the executive
council which was given authority To
continue it's efforts IN behalf Of
International labor conference after
the war.
Among the suggestions contained III
the report was ono that the nations
tina; band together in the League for
Peace should make use of both econo-
mic and military forces against
Sigratory nation which might 20 10
war "r engage III hostiliticS against
another member Of the league without
having submitted its grievance in the
proper way provided by the agreement.
President GompcrS was notified late
to-day that President Wilson would
receive III. federation delegates at the
White House "A, o'clock Saturday
Afternoon About 400 plan I" 20.
III" convention to-day adopted "a
resolution instru Ting the federation
officers Ia depuiizc au organizer 10
proceed 20 the Canal Zone 10 invest
rat" conditions affecting employees
Their.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-11-17
LID SI-ESl,RIl.l..n
Current Editorial Comment

The farmers earnings a'c not
No War Tax subject to the war tax III Offs
IN To the government il rightly
seemed that the agricultural in
FARMERS dustrics oil the country could
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-11-17
uuc.tlon, and Ans,ycr.

clustering is avoided. external countcrirritants
arc of considerable value through out the attack
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-11-17

II this country does adopt the daylight
saving plan early rising will become oven
more unpopular To gain credit then "A fell
low wc.id have 10 get up in the dark
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-11-17
MEMBERS OF BOARD
TAKEN by SURPRISE

The action Of Congressman Britts
attorneys WAS a complete surprise to
the members Of the cauvaSsinp board
VIII" had adjourned this mornings scs-
aloE at noon until o'clock. when il
Was expected a iinal decision would
ne reach:a. me main question around
which the legal controversy ragged this
morning was the counting or reie,-
'ion OF unmarked congressional ballots
east III the recent election.
The Democrats presented what was
termed additional and supplemental
F,tu. us from tive precincts Of this
county, these being unmarked ballots
when hat not been counted In the
original returns. II accepted these
would give Icbulon Weaver, Congress-
man Brtts democratic opponent
iwenty-cne additional votes. making a
majority Of eight votes for the Demo
cratic candidate. While this question
was being argued counsel for Mr.. Britt
asked Tor an Adjournment uutil 4
O'Clock th!s afternoon, and this request
Tod
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-11-17

New York is going to postpone its New
Years Eve celebration until the night of Jan
nary J. This will be the first occasion in
history when New York will confess itself
behind time.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-11-17

Hunters licenses already total S33,i29
No wonder they say the birds are Wild this
season,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-11-17

htsSIiStiIp every day IN the 10 south Tenth
MsnpS Co.. Inc. Charles l.. Iia>fooS. Editor aud
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-11-17

The greater the number of Boy Scouts tho
country turns out the greater the number of
good citizens the country gets in return
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-11-17

ADDRESS ALL COMMUNICATIONS to The Times
oisputch. and not Ia individuals.