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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-02
LAIN COAL MEN ARE
| N TRADE CONSPIRACY
|urch Hill Company Brings Matter
Before District Attorney and
Attorney General.

when the Federal grand jury meets
|tober 2, there may be an investiga-
OF an alleged combine of Rich
bnd coal dealers. said to have form
10 maintain prices at a fixed stand
/, Attorney General Pollard's at
htion has also been called to the
hitter and he has it under his con-
GRAFTON. ----
Manager Tinsley. OF the Jefferson
bod and CoaET Company. on Church
4. 10 said to have recently sent an
her for coal TO mine operator. In
nd OF receiving the coal, he says,
Ire came a statement TO the effect
Il the order could not be filled In
much as his company was not men
ned in the Richmond combination.
appears that Mr.. Tinsley made
|me Inquiries and he is said to have
Irned that the Richmond dealers
70 entered into a trade agreement,
king 1t impossible for him to re-
W coal.
Attorney Harry Smith has been
ployed by the Church Hill Com
Nv. Hiram NJ. Smith, assistant dis
Il attorney. has been consulted and
IL now inquiring into the merits
the case and considering the ad-
ability of bringing the matter be-
x the Federal grand jury at the
tober meeting.
I'd it Is found that the Richmond
SIers have conspired to injure this
Illness, suit will be instituted by
korney Harry Smith.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-02
SCHOOLS TO
] BEGIN SEPTEMBER a
'ncipals and Teachers Are Making
Preparations For Opening of
Fall Term.
PUNTY SCHOOLS OPEN SOONER
Rus In Chesterfield County Will Re-
Poft Next Tuesday Morning-Ex-
pect Record Enrolment In City
Schools.

with less than two weeks left be-
re the opening of Richmond public
pools, preparations are being made
members of the school board,
'ncipals, teachers and children for
beginning of the regular fall term.
m Marshall High School, the junior
gh and district schools. will all open
Is year on September IA.
according to DR.. j. A. c. Chandler
perintendent of the Richmond pub
Echools, the enrellInents- In both
Ie high and district schools are ex-
fcted to exceed any previous one by
vefal hundred. Many of those who
pended the Junior high schools last
ar will enroll this fall In John Mar
all to make room for the number of
US and girls who completed their
ammar school courses in June. The
frollment at John Marshall High
| hool broke all records in Septem Der.
l5. but from present indications 1t
II be even larger this year.
The Chesterfield County schools will
under way next Tuesday morning
|ptember. 8, which is almost two
seks sooner than they have been
frting in previous years. The idea Of
|e early start Is to close the schools
Filler than usual next spring SO
Pny young men have to leave school
TORE they close in order to assist on
|e farms. and by starting this early It
IL enable them to go the full term
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-02
AUNCH AFlRE. IT'S
CAPTAIN MAY DIE

Atlantic City. Nj. Sept IA big
Kissing launch aflre from stem TO
ern. while women with their cloth
3 afire, plunged one by one into
|e sea---that was the spectacle today
>out Ave miles from the inlet
Eight women and three men, all
social prominence here. had gone
lr a pleasure trip In the Skibo, "A
bin cruiser. Their terrifying ai-
|nture. which resulted in burns and
Iock to all. followed an explosion OF
soline that is supposed 70 have
|raped from a leaking tank
captain Samuel Jeffries. engineer OF
Il boat, was 40 badly burned that he
expected TO die. One OF the wo-
|en and two Of the men are In the
~ hospital.
|Those on board beside Judge En-
'fott the owner, and Captain
Irries, were:
Mrs W r. Underwood. OF New
brk Mrs s l.. Ireland. of Penning-
khway. y. j Mrs. Fl Kendall Read.
Philadelphia; Miss Bertha Taylor
Marlin sburg. Pa: Mrs George
$nning,an Mrs. Allen p. Endicott
4 ars- Firth fzv,r,-cff ttianttt- ~
bull Fndicott. son Of the Judge, and
Kendall Read. his son-in-law.
leffries. who WAS below deck when
+ explosion occurred, had most Of
4 clothing burned from his hodv.
-the-inen- marked fra ntically- IN
i the fire out. but IL was n hopeless
.kk. The women. most of them
| cd swimmers. remained on board
| til driven into the sea by the blaz-
4 UP OF their clothing.
|Some of then, were almost exhaust
when Captain William Hallowel,
| the launch Winona arrived on The
kne, having seen the fla mes from a
tance He hauled everybody OF
ard and speeded for the beach.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-02
HEBREW ASSOCIATIONS
HOLD MEETINGS HERE
i Reception VIII He TendereA Visiting
Delegates Sunday Night
in Y. NJ. HI, A.

; The second annual convention Of
Y. NJ. H. and kindred associations OF
the Middle Atlantic States will be held
In the Y. NJ. II. A. rooms, Eighth and
Clay Streets on Sunday at 8 P. NJ.
and Monday. September 4. Delegates
from Washington. D. c., Norfolk.
LynchburE and other cities have an
nounced their intention to take part
The Federation of Middle Atlantic
States was organised last December
and elected Harold 8. Bloombsrg. OF
Richmond. Its nrst president. There
will be reception for the delegates
visitors and membership Of the Y
M. H. A. on Sunday night. when the
Y. M. H. A. orchestra will play. Mrs
Benjamin Lovenstein. president Of tho
ladies auxiliary OF the Y. M. II. A.. 10
in charge Of the reception with A. q.
Hirschbcrg chairman OF the commit
tee on arrangements.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-02
.LABOR-DAY PROGRAM
IS NOW COMPLETE
Great Lis. OF Attractions For observ-
ance At Forest Hill Monday.
ACTIVE Committeeman.
Free Admission, With Privilege of
Engaging In Amusing and Interest
ing Contests During Day.

AL! arrangements for Labor Day OBJ
servance have been completed by the
various committees named by the
Central Trades and Labor Council.
and a fine time Is anticipated at Forest
! Hill Monday.
Mayor Ainsie has issued a procla-
nation closing the city Offices, anc
calling upon all citizens to appropri-
ately observe the day.
| The program and the personnel OF
| the committees follow:
! Labor Day Program.
! The program is as follows:
II A. M.-Sack race for men
Prize, one straw hat
| 11:15 A. M.-Three- legged race.
free for all-~one box cigars and one
pair kid gloves.
1880 A Meg race. for girls
One pair slippers
| l1:45 A. Maple eating contest.
for boys under sixteen-Ten movie
| tickets.
IL noon-cnase your shoes, for
| men-One box cigars
1915 P. Mat mems race-One
hat
1890 p. M.-wheelbarrow race.
for boys under sixteen-Ten tickets
to movie theater.
12:45 p. M-Iadies race, free for
all-One rocker.
P. M.-Potato race. for men-One
razor
1:15 p. M-Pfe-eating contest. for
boys under sixteen--One sweater
1870 p. M.-Chase your shoes, for
ladies--One picture.
AS p. Mug of-war, for melt
Half barrel of beer
r, M--Leap- race. for men
! One pair house slippers and one pair
shoes
2:l5 P. M.-Tue of war for ladies
Winning team, thirty movie tickets:
losing team. ten tickets
2;3o p M.---100-yard dash, for men
One fancy vest
2;4b P. M.-Cracker- eating contest,
for boys-Ten movie tickets
p. M.---Ball throwing contest. for
! ladies--0ne rocker.
| 3:lb p. M.--Bear race, for MEN
One umbrella.
$50 T. M--Potato race. for ladies
One rocker.
345 p. M-Cord-chewing CONTEXT.
/ free for -all--One walking cane.
! p N.-~ponkey contest--Jewelry
| Bes, lady and gentleman dancer:
Afternoon, sac p M.-1ady ma
hogany rocker; man. watch chain.
Evening 10 P M.-Iady. slippers;
man, So dancing shoes
| Prize for oldest married couple on
| grounds
Prize for largest family on grounds.
! Following Is a list OF the commit
| tees:
| Amusement committee-w. A. Mo-
| ran, @. l. Wilcox. Fritz Ceiger. c. w.
Young. J. ]. Murray. w. W. Savedge.
! George A. Jennings. r. T Bowden
! Printing and press committee-R
| T. Rowden and NJ R Pace.
| Finance committeeman Kruck.
W ". Savedge, NJ. r. Pace G. L.
/ wilcox --------~----------- --------
| Refreshment con1uittee-E c.
| Hicks G. Roth. ] Bicoff J Goldfn.
! William I.eyner ! H Gardner. E r
Lander. F. II Swartxel o. /. Koch
! Grounds committee-W, w Cav
edge O Koch, J Gardner.
Dancing eommittee-E r Eek, J.
! w Morris G.. J.. Wilcox
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-02

Funeral services for Mrs. NJ. E.
kthright. who died Thursday at her
he on Patterson Avenue. were held
kfArday afternoon at o'clock from
residence. They were conducted
the Rev. George w. Kemper. of
hover Avenue Christian Church. as
ked by tho Rev. H. D. G. Maclach-
Of Seventh-Street Christian
nrch. Burial was made in Holly
la Cemetery.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-02
DEATHS

at Rocky Mount
4 c.. this morning. JOHN D.
EHRI6TIAN. a native of Charles
Eity County. Va. and for several
bars . resident Of this city.
Hte remains will reach Richmond
= the A. G, L Railroad at s:1s
Sciock THIS MORNING and taken
S1rsstly to Holiyweed No aowsrs.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-02
STARVING TIMES IN PALESTINE.
Disease and starvation yfng Great
Host

London, Sept. IA Syrian refugee In
an interview published In the Daily
News. saws that a famine is raging
throughout the country from Aleppo
to Jerusalem. Two-thirds of the in
hahitants OF villages in the neighbor-
hood OF Jerusalem have died OF hun
ger or typhoid. In the Lebanon the
situation ts even worse. he asserts He
adds that Enver Pasha. in behalf OF
the Turkish government has prohibited
the importation of wheat and other
grain in the Lebanon as punishment
for the pro-French sympathies Of the
inhabitants. The total number of these
who persisted as a result of the famine
is given al 100000 while thousands
succumbed TO the plague.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-02
Violate Child Labor Law.

Warrants were yesterday sworn out
the Department Of Labor against
wis Perkins. a confectionery. and E.
Whitman, operator OF a bowling
lev, at Forest Hill Park. for violat-
the child labor law. Miss L. NJ
(rbour. factory inspector. will prose-
IA the cases
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-02

The Wilson apartments on the
Boulevard were sold for Davis Broth
ers. Inc. by l.. w Mcveizh, real estate
agent, to f. Randolph williams
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-02
SHIP DISAPPEARS.

Spain NnxfOuS OVcT I'USS1bIe Fate OF
Missing Craft.
Madrid, Sept Serious fears are
entertained in Spanish shipping circles
for the crew OF the Spanish steamer
Lontirea, which has disappeared In
the North Sea. It is believed that the
vessel was torpedoed or struck a
mine The disappearance of the ship
has caused much uneasiness at Span
ish ports.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-02

actual experience their Judgment approves or tho
President may fix. not, however, less than three
months
c) In view Of the far-reachng consequences Of the
declaration made by the President. accepting the
hour day. not only upon the railroads and the classes
of labor involved directly in this controversy, but to
the public and upon all industry. It plain that
before the existing conditions changed The whele
subject in - fer ~ 1t affects the railroads and their
employees, should be investigated and determined b.
\ Commission to be appointed BY the President Of
such standing to compel attention and respect to
its findings The judgment Of such . Commission
would be helpful basis for adjustments With labor
and such legislation intelligent public spaisn 90
informed, might demand
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-02

No storm of Importance IL charted
over the United States.
Moderate temperatures for the sea-
son prevail In all districts in the
East.
In the Middle Atlantic States over
cast weather and showers Saturday
will be followed by clearing and
cooler weather by Saturday night and
fair weather with moderate tempera-
ture on Sunday
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-02

(a) The railroads will, effective September Z, 1916,
keep the time of all men represented in this movement
upon hour basis and by separate account, monthly
with each man. maintain record of the difference
between the money actually earned by him the
present basis and the amount that would have been
earned upon an hour basis-overtime on each basis
to be computed pro rata
The amounts 50 shown will be subject TO the
decision of the Commission, provided for in Paragraph
(c) Of this memorandum and payable in money as
may be directed by said Commission in its findings and
decision.
o. The Interstate Commerce Commission to
supervise the keeping OF these accounts and report the
increased Of the hour basis after such period Of
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-02

Mann r. NoGofu III.
+ Mann T. Rogers. Of 1llS vsnablo
Street. 10 reported 70 b very i'll
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-02

effort Is required for the public welfare, would b
harmful beyond calculation.
The widespread effect upon the industries Of the
country . whole II beyond measure Or appraise-
ment at this time and agree with the nsstent and
widespread public concern the gravity Of the
situation and the consequences OF surrender by the
railroads in this emergency.
In like manner We am deeply impressed with the
of Our responsibility to maintain and keep open
the arteries of transportation which carry the life
blood of the commerce of the country and Of the
consequences that will flow from even temporary
interruption Of service over the railroads, bat the
issues presented have been raised above and beyond
the social and monetary questions involved, and
the responsibility for the consequences that may
arise viii rest upon those that PROVOKE It.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-02

The demands in this controversy have not been
presented. in judgment. for the purpose of fixing
definite daily period Of labor, reduction in the
existing hours Of labor change in methods of opera
ton, but for the real purpose Of accomplishing an
increase in wages Of approximately One Hundred
Million Dollars per annum, IS per cent for the men
in railroad freight train and yard service represented
by the labor organizations in this matter
After careful examination of the facts and patient
and continuous consultation with the Conference
COMMITTEES of Managers, and among ourselves,
have reached clear understanding of the magnitude
of the questions and of the serious consequences to
the railroads and to the public involved in the decision
of them.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-02

Rainfall last twelve hours........
Rainfall last twenty-four hours.
Excess in rainfall since March L.. GA
Deficiency In rainfall since Jan, /. o.60
Local Observation At q p. NJ. YeStsr.
Temperature. 75; humidity, IS; wind,
direction. south: wind velocity, {;
weather clear.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-02

Statement of Executives to the President
all Of
Ina Of
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-02
THE WEATHER:
WASHINGTON. Sent 1-Forscaat:
(United states Department OF
Agriculture. Weather Bureau.b

Warrington. Sept. 1--Forecast'
virginia. Overcast weather and
probably local thunder showers Sat-
urday; cooler by Saturday night. Sun
day fair, with moderate temperature.
North Carolina-Fair Saturday and
probably Sunday.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-02
Public Investigation Urged

The questions involved In our respectful judy
ment, emnenty suitable for the calm Investigation
and decision by the public through the agency Of fair
arbitration and cannot be disposed Of to the publie
satisfaction in any Other manner
The decision Of Commission or Boasd IT Arbi-
tration. having the public confidence, viii be accepted
by the public and the social and financial reasrange-
the public, but in no less deliberate nor orderly
manner.
The railroads of the country cannot under present
conditions assume this enormous increase h their
expenses. If imposed upon them It weuad involve
ruptcy and imperil the power ef I'll 10 maintain
their credit and the integrity Of their securities
The immediate increase in cost followed BY Other
increases that would be inevitable, would substan-
TALLY appropriate the present purchasing power of
the railroads and disable them from expanding and
improving their facilities ano equipment, to keep
abreast Of the demands Of the country for saicieaa
transportation service.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-02
Trustees for the Public

As trustees for the public served by lines and
for the great of the hess powerful employees not
less than So per cent of the whole nunbe interested
in the railroad wage fund-as trustees also for the
millions of people that have invested their savings and
capital in the bonds and stock of these properties,
and who through the saving banks trust companies
and insurance companies vitality interested to the
extent of millions of dollars. in the integrity and
sovency of the railroads of the country cannot in
conscience surrender without hearing, the principle
involved undertake to transfer the cost
that will result to the transportation Of the
of the country.
The eight-hour day without punitive overtime
involves annual increase approximately. in the
aggregate of Sixty Millions of Dollars and increase
Of more than per cent. in the pay of the men,
already the most highly paid in the transportation
service.
The ultimate cost to the railroads of an admission
in this manner of the principle under contention
cannot now be estimated the effect upon the eff
cheney of the transportation of the country now
already under test under the tide Of business
now moving. and at time when more instead of less
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-02
FOR THE INFORMATION
OF THE PUBLIC:

The Railroads Statement OF their posi-
ton on the threatened strike, as presented
to the President of the United States
the has been caud by the Tin
Bothephoods for O'Clock Monday mourning September t.
ordered from Washington while tho President af hs
making effort the Geaata
The Final Railroad Proposal
The proposal railroads for peaceful settlement
uoxer brotherhoods follows:
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-02

Refreshnent conimittee-E c.
Hicks, c. Roth. j BicoT ] Goldfn
William Lezner ! H Gardner. E. r
Lander. F. II Swartxel. o /. Koch
Grounds commfttee-w, w Cav
edge O. Koch, H-G Gardner
Dancing committee-E. r. Eek, J
W. Morris. G.. l. Wilcox
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-02

6anspaEh s
In good faith have worked
solve the problem all the These efforts
when the the strike order
Problem Threatens Democracy Itself
The strike will be forced the by
class of aborers the world
for transportation efficiency.
The problem presented that alone of the
but involving democracy ITSELF and sharply the whether
of Citizens should be allowed the p the life
Of the by block the
A. SMITH,.
NY A OssdI Asa
sR.urr
'AHrAx HHasnoN
The Washington herald., 1916-10-06
COPPER TRADE REPORTS
SHOW APEX PROSPERITY
Steel Journals Tell of Top Prices for
Pig Iron.

New York, Oct 5.-A great difference
Of opinion as to what the Steel Corpora
ton earned in the three months ending
September 30, is betrayed in the estimates
now being circulated in the street. These
range from $1oo, 100000 and down to s5,-
900. .oO0 Apparently the street has not
given due consideration to the fact that
in July and August the Pittsburgh dis
trict and also the territory around Cleve-
land 'and Chicago experienced the hot
test weather in a great many years and
that this greatly curtailed the output of
the company. At times production was
on basis below 65 per cent of capacity.
During the quarter untitled orders de-
creased 10000 tons but the average price
paid for products delivered increased so
there was some Offset at this point The
men best able to Judge what actually
was earned believe that ss0000,0o0 is a
safe figure to accept with s95. 900 as the
possible maximum.
Official figures will be published on
October "a when the regular dividend and
an extra of l per cent for the quarter
will in all likelihood be declared.
The steel trade journals make much
of the advance in pig iron prices and the
excited condition of the market. Incl
dentally the Iron Age. and the Iron Trade
Review both quote long list of advances
for the week.
The return of the coppers to popularity
was accompanied by glowing trade re-
ports which seem to be well founded.
No one questions the technical strength
of the red metal. now that the allies have
taken on contract substantially half of the
first six months production of 1917. The
trade advanced prices for December and
January delivery today and the promise
is Of a further advance before the next
setback
The September production OF the Ana
conda Copper Company was g, o,ooo
pounds, the largest output since May,
when 100000 pounds were mined. This
average, or a somewhat higher one, will
be- maintained to the end OF the year.
The Washington herald., 1916-10-06
ADVERTISING
CASE To JURY TODAY
Palm Beach Suits Value Figures In
Merchants Testimony.

The Southwick case is expected to
go to the jury today. Twelve men
will then decide IL the placing of an
excessive valuation on a piece of mer-
chandise and then marking it down
to low price constitutes a violation
OF the false advertising law recently
passed by Congress.
Henry G. southwick, the defendant,
testified yesterday that the merchan-
disc which the prosecution alleges was
falsely valued was actually valued at
the amount the placards stated. South
wick said the shirts, alleged by him
to be worth 81 and $3.50. were as
represented. The prosecution brought
out that similar shirts sold at whole
sale for approximately 81 cents each.
The defendant sold them for s1.29.
asserting they were 81 and $3.50
values.
Attorney Smith. representing the de-
fendant, in moving the court to direct
verdict of not guilty, contended
that the placing OF a high value on
an article was not a misrepresenta-
ton of fact, but that the value was
an opinion. He said that in the
opinion of his client the goods were
worth the amount stated. The court
overruled the motion to direct a YER
dict of not guilty.
The question of the relative values
of Palm Beach suits was thrashed out
at the morning session. 1sador Gros-
ner and Louis Hirsh testified they
had had many years experience as
handlers in clothing. They said all
so-called genuine Palm Beach cloth"
was of the same value, differences in
the price being due to workmanship
and trimmings.
suit purchased in the Southwick
Shops was introduced as evidence
c. z. LaVigne testified he bought 1t
for S4S9 on the representation that
1t was SO suit. Mr.. Grosner and
Mr.. Hirsh said the very best makes
OF Palm Beach suits were worth but
$40 and the suit in question would be
high at Sc. while IS should yield
fair profit Mr.. Hirsh said he believed
he could buy the suit for as low as SO
wholesale and that it would not be
more than $3.50 under any circum-
stances.
Mr.. Grosner classed the suit as
truck"
The Washington herald., 1916-10-06
CHILD'S TONGUE
BECOMES COATED
IF CONSTIPATED
When Gross. Fsverish and Sick
Give California Syrup
of Figs"

Children love this fruit laxative" and
nothing else cleanses the tender stomach,
liver and bowels so nicely.
a child simply will not stop playing to
empty the bowels, and the result is, they
become tightly clogged with waste, liver
gets sluggish stomach sours. then your
little one becomes cross. half-siCk. fever
lsh, don't eat. sleep or act naturally
breath is bad. system full Of cold, has
sore throat, stOmaCh-aChe or diarrhoea.
Listen, Mother! See If tongue is coated
then give a teaspoOnful OF California
Syrup Of Figs" and in a few hours all
the cOnstipated waste, sour bile, and un-
digested food passes out of the system
and you have a well, playful child again.
Millions Of mothers give California
Syrup Of Figs" because It IS perfectly
harmless; children love it, and it never
faiIS to act on the stomach, liver and
bowels.
Ask your druggist for a 5O-cent bottle
Of California Syrup of Figs" which has
fun directions for babies. children Of all
ages and for grown-ups plainly printed
on the bottle. Beware Of counterfeits sold
here. Get the genuine, made by Cali
fOrnia Fig Syrup Company" Refuse any
other kind with contempt.-Adv.