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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-28
SWISS SCIENTIST
WARS ON LIQUOR
full Effect OF Alcohol; Defects of
Children Due TO Indulgence.

Baltimore. Nd. Nov. 27.-writins
to Il member OF the staff OF Johns
Hopkins University, DR.. Justus Gaule,
professor In the University of Zurich,
witzerland. says. in part:
Il thought you might be interested
in what an inhabitant o ia country In
which the use of beverages of low al
coholic content Is customary with the
people has to say:
First. The result OF great num-
Der of very carefully made autopsies
proves that moderate but continued
drinking produces alterations in the
body. particular yin the liver and the
heart.
Second. These alterations shorten
the life directly or indirectly In dimin-
ishing the power of resistance to
germs of disease. The life insurance
companies, at least in part, insure
people who do not drink at lower
rates
Third. A comparison made in the
schools and In laboratories as to the
strength OF body and mind, showed
this strength to be higher in alb
stainers
Fourth. Whenever the greatest
test of the faculties were asked for,
as in mountain climbing. In athletic
tcHAeFLs, I'LL dbellicICS "a Eli &iCohoAN
drinks for years or at least for weeks
and days is demanded.
Ascribed to Alcohol.
Fifth. The content of the people
with their present condition, although
II involves much misery. Is ascribed
TO the narcotic effects Of alcohol.
May ] be permitted TO add that in
the struggle provoked by the move
ment for total abstinence. . Judge OF
the Superior Court of Zurich. classi-
fies the crimes brought before the
court by the police; classified them
according to the days of the week
BY far the greatest number WA
brought on Monday. He ascribed this
to the fact that Saturday was pay day
and the money was spent for drink on
Sunday.
The physicions In Switzerland are
obliged by law. TO give the cause OF
every death in written reports. II
was found that every sixth man OF
mature years died from the conse-
quence of the use OF alcohol. The
reason OF the defects OF children. new
born children in mind and body, have
been traced back to their conception
from the intoxicated state OF one or
both OF their parents"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-28

Continued from First Page)
arranged. and these. with the numer-
Gus departmental and sectional meet
Ings, In addition to the general SEES
sions. will make each hour of the stay
in Richmond a very busy one. On Wed
nesday afternoon there viii be no less
than ten department meetings. On
Thursday morning there will be ten
congressional district meetings and
numerous sectional sessions. Thursday
afternoon Will be open. permitting Wis
itors to see the city. the Virginia Caro-
lima game. or dine on the Thanksgiving
bird.
The feature entertainment of the
week will be on Thursday night. when
John Kendrick Banks, 'humorist. will
lecture. and the Richmond Philhar-
monte Orchestra will give concert
In the City Auditorium. The annual
address Of President Maphis will be
heard at that time. Governor Stuart
will preside
Tho annual report OF Superintendent
Of Public Instruction steArnes will be
read At tomorrow nights session In
John Marshall auditorium. Officers will
be elected on Friday afternoon ana on
Friday night the conference win close
with . session Of the Cooperative Ed
ucation Association.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-28
ARRIVING SHIPS
SEE No SUBMARINES
Thirteen ships Flying Entcnse Flags
Arrived At New York Yesterday
Without Misndventure.

New York, Nov. 27.-The battleship
Connecticut ia anchored tonight OH
the New Jersey Highlands. about four
miles east of the Navesink light
house. No information as to the roa-
son for the vessel being held in this
vicinity is forthcoming. At Brook
lyn navy yard it was said that any
orders to the Connecticut had been
transmitted direct from Washington.
The Connecticut was one OF the
fleet OF dreadnaughts sailing from
here today for target practice at sea-
There ID considerable conjecture over
the Connecticut being left behind.
Four passenger vessels and nine
freighters. flying the flags OF the al
lies, reached port today without hav-
ing sighted any Of the German U-boat
fiotilla believed to be of these shores.
All reported receiving the wireless
warning sent out by the British from
their station at Hamilton. Bermuda
and stated that extra iookouts were
Immediately posted and all lights care
fully blanketed.
Passengers on the Lapland, OF the
White Star line said they were sure
the liner had struck and sunk a sub
marine in the early hours OF Sunday.
Some OF them we're thrown out Of
their berths by the shock. Captain
John r. Bradshaw, however. declared
the passengers were mistaken.
Struck . Big Sea-.
TT we had hit a submarine the
shook of the IApland would have been
so sliEht that the passengers would
not have felt It." added an Officer. I'VE
had rough weather Sunday and the
Iapland probably smashed into a big
sea and shook the passengers UP a
little"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-28
TRIAL OF TOM WATSON
BEGINS At AUGUSTA
He Is Charged With Sending Obscene
Matter Through L. s.
Mails

Augusta, Ca, Nov. 27-Thomas z.
Watson. at the beginning OF his trial
in United States Court here today. on
the charge Of sending obscene matter
through the mails. put upon the gov
eminent the burden OF proof that he
was responsible for the mailing. He
also stated he was merely president
OF the corporation which published
the magazines containing the articles
cited.
The articles cited were used in con-
nection with attacks on the Roman
Catholic Church, and the publisher
claimed at this previous trial that GER
tain phrases mentioned In the in
dictment were taken from treatises
dealing with the doctrine Of that
church which had gone through the
mails unQuestioned.
The jury was quickly secured. but
the progress of the trial was DELAYED
by technical arguments and BY long
examination Of witnesses by whom the
government sought to show Watson
was responsible for mailing the arti-
cles. Watson stated that the Jefrer-
sonian Publishing Company Is a cor
poration aud has other officers as
we'll as stockholders. This company
he continued. publishes the Jefferson
ian. weekly magazine. and watson's
Magazine. monthly. in which were
Contained the alleged articles.
J. T. West, postmaster at Thomp-
son. Ga, homo Of Watson and head
quarters Of the publishing company,
and A. ]. Knight postofffce inspector,
testified that issues OF magazines In
question vent through the mails.
While Knight was on the stand Wat
son sought to have him Identity gov-
eminent publications. which the de-
Tense wanted to Introduce and which
II was claimed the government had
circulated through the mails, thus
setting an example for citizens"
watson claimed they contained words
similar 10 those in the articles in
out however, on objection Of tho prose-
cution.
Watson indicated he wvuld sssk q
INTRODUCES numerous classical works
containing words similar to those used
in the magazine articles. Attempts to
show that other persons had mailed
books containing similar words and
had not been indicted were ruled out
as were attempts to show that IAN out
slider was behind" the prosecution.
Part Of the alleged obscene matter
IL in Latin, and the defense claimed II
WAS taken from works on Roman Cath
Ollie theology.
Many prominent 0eorgisns, includ-
ing former Governor Joseph N. Brown
were here today to testify for the de-
PENDANT. who IL expected to put his
character and his works in evidence
The trial will continue several days
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-28
NEED Of CITY FARM
HAS NOT DIMINISHED
Prohibition Is Emptying Jails, But AL
Prisoners VIII Never Co.
Hearing Tonight.

Tonight the Finance Committee VIII
hear again the plan for q city farm,
which has been under discussion for
some time. Commissioner Hirschberg,
chairman of the Administrative Board,
said yesterday that the fact that since
prohibition went into effect the num-
Der Of prisoners In the city jail has
decreased remarkably. has no bear
ing on the possible rejection OF the
municipal farm proposition.
There is Just as much need Tor
city farm now as there ever was" he
said. 1.-The city is going to sell Pine
Camp. and We need another place
like it We need a place other than
tho city home for indigents- We also
need a place other than the city jail
for such prisoners a. we have. Pro-
hibition will do away with great
many prisoners, but 1t will not DO
away with all.
I'VE are bound to have a place for
convalescents discharged from the
city home or the city hospital.
place where tuberculosis patients who
have q chance OF recovering may re-
cuperate. A city farm will be the
IDEAL place for them. 1t will cost
$4,000 to rebuild the present city
home, and this will have to be done
within a year. II will cost $4,000 to
install a heating plant. This money
can Do devoted to the city farm, and
much more than will be needed can
be realized from the sale OF Pine
Camp"
A committee of citizens and ladies
representing certain charitable organi-
cations OF the city will present their
case to the Finance Committee again
tonight. when 1t is hoped some Anal
disposition of the matter will be made.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-28
BALLET Russo PlEASES
RICHMOND AUDIENCE
Diaghileff's Wonderful Combination
Color, Harmony and Beauty
Overwhelming.

At the Academy last night the Bal
let Russe offered OF Its repertoire the
following four numbers:
CARNIVAL" with music after
Schumann.
lie Spectre de la Rose" to the
score of Weber's Invitation to the
Dance
Les sylphides." with music after
Chopin.
Prince Igor" with elaborate must
cal accompaniment from Barodine's
prince Igor"
The first of these, Carnival" con-
sists Of series of episodes. unrelated
but unified by NJ. Adolph Bolm as
Pierrot, mournful Pierrot, It must
be confessed. who during a goodly
portion OF the action reclines near the
footlights. Responsibility for the
charm of CARNIVAL must be conceded
to Mile. Lydia Lopokova, as Column
bine. To the superb grace OF the
dancing she adds a range OF express
sion. both facial and gesturatlve, little
short of marvellous. In the episode Of
the rendezvous when interrupted by
Pantaloon. NJ. alexandra Gavrilow, as
Arlequin, together with Columbine
was artistically effective.
In lie Spectre de la Rose a ro-
mantle tahleau based on Theophile
Gautier's poem. two elements are to
be regretted; first, that the music. an
adaptation from Weber's Invitation
to the Dance. was not more perfect
ly suitable, and, second, that
Gavrilow's Interpretation should be so
effeminatized, both in treatment and
costume, as to offset IN large meas
ure the charm of the concept The
romance of this ballet is pleasing and
the action, both In by-play and MIN
ing, such as to sustain keen interest
Diaghilef gives US In Les Syi.
phides." a very welcome series OF d.
vertissements Of the classical ballet
style arranged to nocturnes waltzes.
preludes and Mazurkas OF Chopin in
orchestral version. This series Is es-
pecialiy welcome since II offers solo
dances in types variant from the Rus
sian influence. In thia ballet the con-
trast offered by the snowy costumes
against haze OF purple and green
In the background prompted q burst
OF applause
Noteworthy Dances.
The solo Mazurka by Nitinsky was
Of sufficient technical interest to sug-
gest his talent this being, regrettably,
the only ballet in which he appeared
In Prince Igor the spirited and pic
toriAl dances Of NJ. Bolm and Mile
Pfanz were especially noteworthy. as
also were the groupings and group
mining. The costuming and scenery
OF Roehrich were barbaric and color
full.
The annals of the early stage IN
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-28
TIE R1cHMoND v1Ro1N1AN-rUEsDAY, NovEMBER Is 1915.
Richmond Anti Tuberculosis
Association Asks You

do 20 up? Are
An
tTubercuos
Virginia, md
College
patients returned Consider
mond Associations doctors look
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-28

America assure us that less than .
century ago when In New York the
Bowery Theater was the center OF
fashionable theater-going on the oc-
CASTOR when the ballet skirt made It's
initial appearance In America gracfng
the person of female dancer, the
ladies' occupying the boxes were so
shocked and displeased they departed
from the house instantly. This un-
favorable attitude toward the ballet
has long been notable In America
That a change has been taking
place was evidenced last night by the
Ballet Russo, which tarried just long
enough to beggar all the enthusiastic
comment with which the columns of
newspapers and magazines ESPECIALLY
those of other cities) have been filed.
Audience Pleased.
An enthusiastic audience watched
and listened eagerly, discussed volubly,
and seemed thoroughly impressed.
The most critical estimate must con-
clude that In what Diaghileff does
there Is always an artistic power.
broad minded and intelligent at work.
Effects subtly intoxicating to the
senses of vision and addition are OBJ
tanned with surety of treatment. now
by the dancing, now by imaginative
imagery introduced through the use
OF scenery and stage business: now by
color combinations in costuming.
flashing. bewildering. gorgeous: and
finally like a golden mesh upon which
these motifs have been embroidered
by the music. The unifcation of all
these elements Is skillful and its pro-
duct embodies form of artistic en-
tertainment at once novel and of great
beauty.
BY no means unimportant Is the
personality, not only of the principal
artists, but OF the body OF subsidiary
dancers taken IN toto. In this the
long training and serious import of
their work speaks volumes.
However, SO many elements COM
bine to occupy and stimulate the at
tention that the audience could not
fail in their intense interest even lack
ing the qualities OF personality in the
dancers. 1t is worthy of note that
the subordinate groupings and move
ments of the coryphees were never
for a moment permitted to become
commonplace. the action and panto-
mime in no sense being confined 70
the principals.
Tho orchestra, under the direction
OF Ernest Ansermet, has become Gin
the rendition of these orchestrations,
at least) as nearly a single tremen-
dous instrument as is humanity pos
sible or indeed desirable, Ansermet
is slSillful conductor capable of dis
tinctive results. which capacity both
he and the orchestra evidence in de-
lighful. unblemished harmony.
AS to the stage settings OF Baskt
Roerich and Benois. these are so well
known and have been SO thoroughly
discussed that it suff1ces to say they
perform their function of creating at
mosphere, of startling. shocking or
| appealing to the imagination.
As to Its Final Merit.
| As to the final merit of entertain
ments of this character, there Is am
pie room for differences OF opinion
Many observers Will see In this or
| ganization a phase of interpretative
art which marks the mental evolu-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-28
MINIS GO TO WORK
TO SUPPLY SMALL COIN

New York. Nov. 27.-Minting OF
gold coins in the United States was
officially suspended today until a suf-
ficient supply OF small silver specie is
available to supply the current de-
mand
This announcement was made Just
after the disbanding of a conferences
OF mint directors which has been con-
sidering a means OF relieving the situ-
alton
Meanwhile every mint in the coun-
try Is working twenty-four hours a
day exclusively on small silver coins
The bureau OF engraving at Washing
ton Is turning out more than million
dollar bills a day to take the place OF
silver dollars, and Ave and en-dollar
| certificates are being issued In lieu OF
gold coins. This leaves tho mint IA
cilities free to work on silver
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-28
SIGMA PHI EPSILON
IN CONCLAVE HERE

More than 500 delegates from all
parts OF the country are In attendance
here at the ninth annual conclave OF
the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity
which opened yesterday morning In
the Jefferson Hotel. The convention
will last through Wednesday night
Last night the delegates were en-
tertained with a dinner dance at the
Westmoreland Club and II was large
ly attended The dance was held on
the roof garden. which was decorated
with palms and shade lights.
The officers OF the fraternity. all
of whom are present. are: J. c. Grif-
fin. New York. president; F. j. Krouse
Denver. vice-president: w l. Phil
lips. Richmond, secretary: W, F. Win
gett, Denver. treasurer: z. d. 1vey
Atlanta. historian. and r. o. Price
Kansas City. guard.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-28
May OuEnproanise.

Pierre, S. D.. Nov. 37.-One Of the
propositions which will receive q LOT
Of discussion at Tho coming Legislative
session will be kind OF q nrohibttory
law which will be passed. The act ~
1t will finally be adopted will no
doubt DO something of a compromise
between the most radical prohibitory
ideaa and the more liberal ones
which will prevail among many Of the
members. One Of the ''sttckers'' will
DO the right Of dealers to handle
household remedies and essences
which contain a small percentage OF
alcohol.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-28
HAS PICKED UP NO
MESSAGE FROM CRUISER

Warrington. Nov. 27.--The Navy
Department denies the printed report
that the Arlington radio station has
picked up messages from the British
cruiser Lancaster warning merchant
men OF the presence Of German L.
boats near the New England coast.
or anywhere else. It liz believed both
by Navy and State Department Of
ficials that German U-boats are near
the United States coast. The Navy
Department. however. IT is said. Ia
not making any observations OF Ger
man J-bosts and liz not Interested in
their movements until they como
within the three-niile limit
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-28
OvERTON CASE NOW
IN HANDS OF JURY

Huntsville. Ala. Nov 77.--Argument
In the Overton murder trial closed late
this afternoon. Judge Miller concluded
his charge to the Jury shortly after
O'Clock At 10 o'clock the Jury, retired
for the night. Court reconvenes In the
morning
Brooks and Nails. indicted with Over
ton. have been ordered released on
81. 900 bond each. Tho special grand
fury has adjourned subject to the call
Of the judge. Thirty-two true bills
were returned principally for election
frauds.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-28
MUST PAY WIDOW.
Saloons Mum Give Her IS, ZOO for
Running Her Husband. Court
Verxlics Provides.

VcrSiict Provides.
Chicago, Ill. Nov. 17.-There fell
into the life Of Mrs. Ida Brown Of
es0s South Robey street one OF the
few Joys Of her saddened years. She
was awarded in Judge Pomeroy's
Court Q Judgment OF $4,000 against
the sAloonkeepers who persisted in
selling her husband liquor after they
had been forbidden to sell him any
more.
The case was taken up more than
three years ago by Lawyer Chares
Dunn Of the Citisens' League. Before
that Mrs. Brown went many times
into the saloons Of OHM Tucket. OF
SCI West Seventy-ninth, and Of Mrs.
James MacDermott. Of 660l South
Halstead, to plead against the sale of
liquor to her husband ana 70 bring
him home. Thither also went the
youngest son. Earl.
Mr.. Brown did not drink when they
were married. Tho habit developed
afterwards when with his brother
carpenters no was paid on in tho "a
looms and the rounds Of drinks grew
into . fnal death Fastening habit.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-28
Cheaper, But Better
Coats

Plush Goats, from the
plainest to the most ex-
elusive model; best quail
ity pushes. Esquimettes.
Look them over, at $3.50,
1898, $3.50, $3.50,
$24.98 and upwards.
Velour Goats in all the
new shades and styles {;
plain and fur trimmed; at
$10.98, $11.50, $3.50 and
upward.
Wool Mixtures and
Plaids from $3.50 to
$3.50.
Children's Goats of
Zibeline. Corduroy, Serge,
Wool Mixtures, Astra-
cham, Chinchilla and
Plush, from $2.98 to $3.50.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-28
Underwear

Mems Fleece Lined Gar
ments; Csc values; 400.
Children's Union Suits:
75c and $1.00 values; 500.
Ladies' Extra Quality
Ribbed Pants and Vests:
SOC values; 29c.
Ladies' Winter Union
Suits; values up to SITS;
Toe.
Ladies Union Suits;
odd lot; values up to $500;
$1.00.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-28

ton Of mankind. Others win 49,
equal assurance pronounce Il Z rs1roS
gressive influence.
Regardless of personal opinion. N
win unite In according TO the NAME
asement OF the Academy the usdo
of commentator for bringing the
notable offering to Richmond.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-28
AUTO vTUT0Cs CONDITION
Is SAID TO BE WORSE

Physsoaans It hs virginia Hospital
stated last night thax the condition
Of b. r. Hall, Of 311o n Street. aD-
psarsd to DO weaker. ana little or NO
hope was entertained for the injured
mans recovery. He 10 suffering from
a fractured skull received whom he
fell, after being struck by an auto
mobile Saturday afternoon.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-28
Knit Goods For
Infants

Sacques and Sweaters.
from 29c upward.
Bootees, white crochet,
with pink and blue
borders, 15c, zoe, 25c.
Leggins, in white and
red, CSC, Soc, 69c.
Caps, in all colors and
styles, 29c, 800. 400 and
upward.
Teddy Suits, in navy,
rose and white, $500.
$40, $2.98 and upward.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-28
Furs

Children's Fur Sets,
from $1.98 upward.
Red Fox Sets, from
$24.98 upward.
Red Fox Neckpieces,
from $3.50 upward.
Black Fox Neckpieces,
from $3.50 upward.
Tiger Coney Sets, 1898
to $14.98.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-28
Outclasscs B0ys.

A sixteen-year-o girl outdistanced
all the boy and girl competitors Of the
high schools In New York
City. Won't that girl have time Of II
after she IL married and II told to TASK
her husband at home" when she wants
He may be one OF the
boys she quito lassed in graduation!
Wonder II that girl knows enough to
be q voter in New York?
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-28
THE NORTHERN NECK MUTUAL

Is the only Are association Offer
ing rated at actual cost. Old-ltms
companies hare recently raised rates.
The Northern Neck Mutual Fire As
ISOLATION. Irvington, Va, insurel your
dwelling for little less than any 9TH
err concern: and stores, merchandise
factories. oyster houses. etc, at about
ONE-HALF THE PRICE asked by
others save money. Write them,
Twenty years old).
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-28
Blankets&Quilts

Wool Nap Blankets, in
white with gray, blue and
pink borders, $1.98, S2.49,
$2.98.
Wool Blankets, with
colored borders, 1925,
$3.49, $685..
Cotton Quilts; $1.25 val
ues; CSC.
Sateen Covered Double
Bed Quilts, $3.50, $1.98.
$2.49.
Better Quilts, Seco floral
designed covers; lamb 8
wool filed; 1898 up to SO.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-28
Marital Ynfelicity.

Especial to The Richmond Virginian.)
Wytheville. Va, Nov. 37.-William
Crawford and his wife had IN alterca-
ton at their home in Wythevtlie Sat-
urday. Mrs. Crawford was drinking
coffee from q china cup, when the AZ
tsrcation began. having her finger In
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-28
0ranecrs For Sufrrnro

Tho National Grange closed its
annual convention In Houston. TsxaA
Those farmers sure are up-to-date for
they unanimously endorsed woman
suffrage. Made those Tsxans cit up
and take notice,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-28
Local Observation at p. VI. Ye.terdn
Prominent Railroad Man Dies.

Guelph, Ont. Nov. 27.--Davis Me-
NicoIl. until recently senior vice.
president OF the Canadian Pacific. died
here yesterday, He was one Of the
best known railroad men in North
America.