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The evening world., 1916-12-01
SWAMI WILL PUSH
COAL CONSPIRACY
GRAND JURY
Prosecutor Also Offers to Act
as Counsel for Aldermanic
Investigation.
ANSWERS r BROS.
Declares Big Retailers Have
No Competitors - Asks
About Stockholders.

District Attorney Swami announced
to-day that he will press the Grand
Jury inquiry into tho criminal con-
spIracy to raise the price OF coal. He
has offered also 20 act as counsel for
the Aldermanlc committee TO inves-
tigate the extortionato prices of food
aud fuel.
lie was glad TO see the big advcr-
tisements that Michael T.. Burns.
President OF Burns Bros. the biggest
coal retailing firm In the world. has
published in all the papers, declar-
ing he gets no special privilege from
the Central Railroad of New Jersey.
when the lash hurts we hear an
outcry,' said Mr.. Swami this after
noon 1T must have hurt Burns
Bros. a great deal TO have their re-
lation to Jersey Central brought out.
II is the truth that hurts. That is
why they have rushed into the news-
papers.
"It Is amusing 20 read Mr.. Burns's
protest that his concern gets from
tho Central Railroad OF New Jersey
only such privileges as others can
enjoy. But you will notice that his
company Is the only one that Is fitted
TO use those privileges.
1T reminds mo OF the nan who
asked an enormous price to furnish
steam heat for IA certain building. lilo
was the only bidder-bccause he was
tho solo owner OF a patented device
that was made a part OF tho arehi-
tect's specifications. The bidding was
open to ALL but he was the only
man In the world who could get tho
IOb.
The evening world., 1916-12-01

Is tho law OF supply and demand in
any other huslness-to sell your
product low when II Is plentiful and
get n larger consumption-yet they
are blind to H.. But | hope we will
get legislation that will settle some
OF these matters, 80 that a more
equitable solution will bo forthcom-
ing"
The evening world., 1916-12-01
WOULD LEARN WHO OWNS
BURNS BROS. STOCK.

Mr.. Burns told us here that he
owns only one-nfth. / think 1t was.
OF the stock OF Burns Broth
ers, Incorporated. Who owns tho
rest of 1t? one OF the directors
OF Burns Brothers is Samuel NJ. Will
Jams. a very fine man. whom l have
known for years as a Vice President
and Comptroller OF the Central Rail
road OF New Jersey. At least. no
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-16
News Of Fifty Years Ago
Trom the Richmond Dispatch. Aug. 1c, 1866

toll h Bn hfM hfba H ar at the
I'VE halls are to be warmed by tho agency Of
T rI w ino Is rapidly approaching completion
ready for his prey but it is claimed that hv tIis
, new nv, uroent'9n IL very pleasant even tenn.
netHturc IS impaired to biz, buildInr I'm cnII
weather 1t remains to be seen if this IS true. Gnu
rerrSs me me 0ra i,i'a reaches that General
mas been especially constructed for HIM Viii Viii
1e"d% Hs ne Wiz b Territory Of Utah and his
nnke ~, Eity Is nearly 5000 miles from Rchmond
TINS town the better the people viii like il, u"
sem The National at nal Conservative Convention as
1880 o'clock yesterday In calin n' ;n at
aiGm to order Nh Randall ANNOUNCED thot fl,o
mns would enter the hall arm in arm. and ,heUe
M was great applause The delegates of the TWO
;;MihssnchuSctts and Governor Orr. OF South Car"
Una III; Head r the two delegations General John
man ma, The committee on permanent orsanizatinn
las, nigh, decided on Senator Dooiittle Of Ws
cousin. as president Of the convention I:or
nando Wood. of New York, and c. l.. Vailandi.r-
veniion for reasons that they will give in III
,sfS that may be read before the convention
Albert West. architect. has furnished r,,n,
agr ene h1ndS some building proposed to b.
OF Twelfth and Main Streets. and the same harc
been accepted. " ''''e nav
The general feeling in Washington Yesterday
was mat INC National Conservative (.onventinI,
s now ee'nI held in philadelphia will be great
himself as being sreatI ysserday expressed
Prominent Radicals admitted that the coSv.m
ton Is we'll calculated to hurt their fail CO, I
paiGh In the North and the West ~
VII, Ihe WAS, washington correspondent of the New
fHk fcFH!d says the conspiracy to imnliro,.
Jefferson Davis in the plot 10 assassinatc Mr.
i ~. has entirely fallen down. Judge Advo.
nai% ,rm lSit is shown to have hired ana
'Srced [" ana did give false testimony
me feeling In Washington yesterday was tba,
the l'hiialciphia convention will be n great s,,c
Hrss.o irrGfsincnt Johnson. so it said cx-
Picfsed himself as being greatly encouraged
iS M Sr,1n
IS that gold jumped up in New York ves,crInv
~ way that astounncd tho natives. cvnI
inc natives OF Wall Street. The closing bid
'h"iera is simply raging in Cincinnati Their.
were ciEhtE-siN deaths there yesterday III.
l"..h department of tho city seems to be at It's
Wis cndS. There were only twelve deaths i'm
Ne" York and only nine in Brooklyn.
Only three cases of cholera have appeared IN
.lcn"onn up 10 ;he present time. Two Of those
were niid ana the third one proved fatal
EiEhty-ciGht packages OF tobacco woro sold
on the Tobacco Exchange yesterday Tho Ton
hotch price was Sll5 per hundred which was
paid Tor a tierce OF GiS pounds tha, camc in
r".n iitSsEiNahla county. The ticrcc contained
iahcE yellow wrappers OF superior quality.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-16
Doing Farm Work at x,r,.

Instead of trying to do all his work
nE daylight in conformance with the
newest continental regulation, the pro-
gressve American farmer is begin
hinS to have large part of 1t done by
night Dynamos are being utilized on
some of the great Western farms, which
supply powerful electric light, by means
OF which plowlns, cultivatlng and har-
Vestng can be done in the cool of the
night. instead OF the heat of the day.
The dynamo in use can light n large
field. y tractor, for instance is fitted
with two powerful lights, one in the
front to show the ground to be Eono
over, and one In the rear that shows
the burrows already plowed
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-16
Best M.pl Are Needed

IT is resrettablc the Senate Democratic
caucus did not stand by it's determination
to increase from $500 10 $40 900 the
salaries OF members OF the proposed tariN
commission The smaller figure is that fixed
by the House and the caucus nf,or en,n,
jockeyiug. has agreed TO it,
. The caucus has blundered By providing
Tor tarin commission, even though i, is 10
be noLpartisan the Democracy Will make
itself responsible for the success Of the cyn.ri
ment the commission should have the scr
vices OF the best qualified tariff experts in mo
country IT the commission proves itself of
real value. us Investigations and reports Will
form the basis OF legislation involving nm,
ldreds OF millions--perhap billions-.of dol
Jars OF imports. Relatively 10 the great SUM
involved. the few thousands represented NV
the difference between $500 salaries and
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-16
Health Talks, by Dr.. VIM. Brady

Several times We have emphasized the mean
ingless OF 'catarrh' and ''catarrhal' trouble.
catarrhal Deafness tor example. y fine term
for the quack. the nostrum manufacturer and
the doctor TOO busy to study tho patient-thats
what "catarrh' is 1t is never the same thing
twice in the same place" NO one understands
what any one means when he says "catarrhal
though every one Inagines II is u disease, or "a
symptom. or humor III the blood, or something
like that
Granting for the sake Of despatch, that
large number of people have too many colds
coryzas. sore threats. too much hoarseness.
bronchitis. rhinitis, pneumonia. apd too weak
resistance against the germs of the indoor
plaques wha, is the reason? The answer is
simple as simple can be. People coddlc. Every
body coddies more or less. Very. rare indeed is
the individual who in his riGht mind. never
fears cold. moving damp sir.
The prcdisposinG causes of "catarrhal'
troubles arc CD overeating, CD ovcrheating in
III" winter months, CD wearing too much cloth
ing, especially wearing clothing to avoid taking
cold when the clothing is not instinctively
required for physical comfort, 90 tho moderate
use Of alcohol as beverage. (5) insufficient
open air life
10 speak Of "catarrh germs" or driving tho
catarrh out OF the system" is all very well for
those who have the light touch. but if you
would escape the so-called "catarrhaI, troubles
or the nose, throat, ear bronchial tubes. sinuseS
the FIRST thing to drive out Of your system is
tho catching cold DOGGY" AS long you
believe you take cold" that is be made
ILL., by exposure TO cold or damp weather. you
will keep your catarrh." You never would have
developed it in the first place had YOU been
brought up with an utter disregard for Eek
Dosnrc' in tho common sense OF the word. Now
don't conjure up mental picture Of the Joneses
or the kilbridcs. whose children fear no cX-
posurc. yet suffer ctcrnaly with running noses
Group coughs and colds The loncses and
the kilbrides have to go home night. you
know, and open windows and all that sort OF
thing would be considered foolish at their
houses.
TIE great lesson for the "catarrh" victim to
learn. and he can only learn 1t in early life.
before the ways and opinions become hard and
fast. is that the od-time scheme of excepting
good and warm has failed dismaly and the
modern idea is keeping cool and well.
Open air life, unconcern about Exposure" tho
lightcst clothing compatible with comfort in all
seasons OF the year, and an indoor temperature
never allowed to rise above 6S, preferably be-
tween 6l and 81 degrees Fahrenheit throughout
the winter. That Is the way keep cool and
well.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-16
After the Junior Partners

IF the Italians push their way through
Trieste to the Austrian naval base at Pola.
and the allied army at Saloniki striking
through Serbia, cuts the railroad at Nish. the
central powers will be Enclosed within a
Hteral>fron band. The Austrian navy, now
operating principally through its submarines,
will be stripped OF what little value it has
possessed, while Bulgaria and Turkey will be
cut off from Germany and Austria Hungary
These things are probabilities OF the near
future. The Italian offensive will not be
denied, and the movement from Salonilii
daily becomes more likely Bulgaria, some
dispatches say, already grows weary Of her
Improbable part in the war, and Turkey is
in no better case. II the thrust through
Serbia should prove successful. there will be
an end 10 the Junior partners in the Tcutonic
alliance.
In dropping bombs Venice. tho Aus
trians merely took leaf out OF Germany $
book TO the Teutonic allies. cathcdrals and
churches are legitimate targets.
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SEEN ON THE SIDE
Poetic Justice.

Bill was n chap who cared no rap
For love. fame. or money:
He WAS content. thought time we'll spcnt.
When he was being funny.
He'd walk a mile to raise a smile,
And joking was his passion,
Though jokes he sprung were told or sung
When flg-leavcs were in fashion.
with some aged wheeze he'd try to please
FOLKS who no wrong had done him.
Bore them so bad they'd wish they had
club with which to stun him.
He'd spring Il pun that made Il gun
The only proper answer
And laugh with Glee DER typhoid fe-
Yer. heart disease and cancer.
SO when he died his friends all tried
Their hands at epitaphing
And carved this bit, SO they might sit
And take their fill of laughing:
Here rest the bones of William Jones
Whose wit has found its level:
lie loved a joke but, holy smoke!
This joke is on the devil
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-16
shakespeare Day by Day.

For the loved stracted.
Love is smoke made with the fume Of signs:
Being purEd, fire, sparkling in lovers eyes;
Being veX'd, nourished with lovers tears +"
Romeo and Juliet /. l.
For them who delve: There is ancient gem
tlemcn but gardeners. dtchcrs and grave
Makers they hold up Adams profession."-
Hamlet. '. /.
For tho disconsolate: why, man, If the river
were dry. l am able TO fill il with my tears: If
the wind were down, could drive the boat with
my sighs.'-Two Gentlemen OF Verona, ii. g.
For the too talkative Tic drawcth out the
thread of his rerbosty finer than the staple of
his argument.''-Lovcs I.abor's Lost iy 3
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-16
Child! Guild!

Child. child. love while you can
The voice and the eyes and the soul.
of n man.
Never fear. though it break your heart:
out or the wound, new Joy will start:
Only love proudly and gladly and we'll.
Though love be heaven or love he hell,
Child. Child. love while you may,
For life is short as Il happy day:
Never fear the thing you feel
Only by love is life made real:
Love, for the deadly sins arc seven.
Only through love will you enter
heaven.
Sara Teasdale. in scribnsr's.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-16

salcylic acid is sufficient for tender skins
There is no harm in stopping pcrspiratior
locally. provided tho application itself does MOI
lrritatc the skin too much
lnianttie ParalSsis--Is there danger OF an
rarently healthy people carrying tho germ OF
infantile paralysis from the siclroom 70 :,
healthy child in another street?
Ahswer-Perhaps We do not know positively
necausc no one has yet seen the germs. Secrc.
ions from the nasal cavity of ann, ro ~, IA.
hcaithy persons in contact with the patient have
produced the paralysis when inoculated In, n
monkeys. Better be safe and keen such porsonc
away from your children. Report the offenders
visiting the patient " 'e"'
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-16
Governments Power in Case of Strike

W/iIlLE the country is anxiously awaiting
; wv the result Of the Presidents efforts to
effect 4 settlement of the controversy between
the brotherhoods and the railroads, there is
good deal Of speculation to his probable
course in case neither settlement nor arbitra-
ton is arranged Out of this speculation has
grown no little loose talk of martial law"
compulsory operation and other drastic
measures to be taken in the event Of a strike
and consequent tie-up of the railroads.
Great as is the power of the President and
the Federal government, it is, nevertheless.
limited and no one Of the steps suggested is
probable. while several of them are inn
possible. both as matter of law and of prac
ticabihty Because of their transportation OF
mails and particularly at the present time
of troops, the government is vitality in
terested in the operation of the railroads. and
is clothed with abundant power TO prevent
any active interference with their operation.
Assuming that all the members OF the four
brothcrhoods were to go on strike. the rail
roads would at once fill, or attempt TO FILL
their places with other train operators
Then assumins-rather violently becau use the
brotherhoods are conservative organizations
that the strikers attempted TO maltreat
their substitutes, or otherwise to hinder by
violence the. operation of trains. the President
would have ample authority to furnish mill
tary protection TO the roads. This was done
Chicago riots. But beyond this the Presi-
dent would have no other official means at
hand.
He could not compel the striking trainmen
to return to work, nor could any other agency
of government. Even ii condition arose
that warranted the declaration Of martial
law, that condition would not supply means
with which to enforce labor of any character
1t would merely suspend the operation of
civil law and would invest the President and
the military authorities with the right and
power to prevent the commission Of such
acts as might be deemed prejudicial.
Going to the last extreme OF consideration
and supposing that actual war with Mexico
or some other power or instruction or rebel
lion within the country. to justify the
substitution Of martial law for civil rule there
would still be only one class OF men that
could be compelled TO operate the trains
those engaged in military service 1t is not
likely that there in the army the National
Guard enough experienced trainmcn to handle
mail and troop trains, and in the event of
the situation imagined it is altogether un-
likely that such men would enlist There
would remain. then, only one method con
scripton
IL far cry from railroad employees
strike to CONSUMPTION, but granting the wild
est suggestions as to national necessity and
the governments right to assume control Of
the railroads, CONSUMPTION would seem to be
the logical end Of the compulsory-operation
argument. And it is safe TO say there will
be conScripton
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-16

wv ITHOUT considering the merits of cases
w involving the Sunday-observance laws
recently tried il is to be said that the makers
OF the law never intended religion to be in
voked as a cover for law violation. l.cgisla
ture, courts and people, existing in q country
where no religion is endowed with special
privileges, respect all religions. But ii is the
conscientious scruples growing out OF religion
that they yield TO. Ii mans scruples are
not his motive. custom manifeSty rcsOrted
to in order TO evade the law will not suffice
to acquit him Of wrongdoing. So much for
the law, which takes no account of the injury
done such Il mans religion and corelgionists.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-16
Seven Wonders,

Please tell ME what were the seven wonders
o' me world MRS. +. d. J.
me books give two sets. The seven wonders
OF antiquity: the pyramids. tho Hanging Gar
dcns OF babylon. the Tomb of Mausous. Dian's
temple AZ Ephcsus. the Colossus at Rhodes
PhdiaSs Statue OF Jupiter, the Phares and tho
seven wonders of the Middle Ages: the Colisc-
nm, the tatacombs. the Chinese Wall. stone
henEe, the Tower at Pisa. The Porcelain Tower
n, Ntikinr. The Mosque of ST Sophia Con-
Stantinopic There also seven wonders of
me modern world. etc, but none OF the lists
mas any sort OF standing" except the first. and
even as 10 that, some authors put tho Palace
OF cyrus, the ono he pla ed with gold, into tho
record IN place OF Egyptian Pharos.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-16

900 salaries are not worth discussing.
In the personnel of the commission. how
ever. that difference may result in the sub
stitution of mediOcrity even Of ineticency
for competence and of failure for success.
Congress has way OF cconomizng in the
wrong place This is just another case
in point.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-16
Chats With Virginia Editors

BILE one: The report that Grand Duke NichoIas
IS pressing toward Angora would Indicate that
he is after the Turks goat"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-16

DO you think you fix this care" inquired
the luckless motorst.
Il think So" replied the village blacksmith
who was something Of a wag, as he moved
around in the shade of the spreading chestnut
tree. When get through with il. if il s not
fixed in one way, it will I've in another"
And he right.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-16

If the President succeeds in settling the
railroad controversy. Mr. Hughes will COM
plain of his high handed interference in pri-
vatc affairs;.if the efforts TO conciliate fail,
Mr.. hughes will bemoan the Presidents
.'weak and Facilitating policy
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-16
ouo.tton. NM, Answers.

stopping Pcrspration--WilI solution OF
salicylic acid. a teaspoonful thcapng) in a half
Tint OF extract Of witch hazel, stop or diminish
excessive pcrspration under the arms and about
the feet and hands? Is there any Injury to the
health from using such thingsc
Answer--It is all right, but half as much
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-16

cause q hoy was once drowned in hole in
one OF us streets Now the Shipyards the
itoadS has a Roland for HichmOnd's oliver
.nere's 4 NO Fishing" sign by the side Of
pohn Within "a block of Iichmond'S CITY Hail.
Richmond Times Dispatch. Our contemporary
might plight have added that bunch OF Richmond
houses dropped into tho creek. which is also
without parallel in Newport Ncws.--Newport
News Press. We have remarks to make.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-16

t'rubhs-l had a quarrel with my wife yes
terday, and she has not spoken since.
Stubhs-Why don't YOU make 1t up"
Grubbs-Because I don't want break the
charm.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-16
Dreadful PunisIlment,

You seem to dislike Binks particularlv"
Dislike him! Why. dctest him SO heartily
| wish he lived next door a man who was
learning to play the B-Rat cornctr
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-16

The muflied drums sad roll has beat
The soldiers last tattoo
But still! upon his winding sheet
He keeps on passing through.
He is a movie star. you see,
And drummed TO rest he cannot he.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-16
New Provocation.

She-Wen you have only yourself to blame
You know / always insisted YOU ought to have
married some one else.
Iie-Thcre YOU 20 Notwithstanding my errors
OF judgment in my face.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-16
Old Custom.

Me there now in Richmond any houses which
Keep up the old custom OF having a clock cxper
come in weekly to wind the clocks?
49, MARSHALL.
We know of but one. There may be others
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-16

while the term Of that convict who is hired
"u' 10 ms VITO continues, what becomes OF
the 10Y honor nd obey clause?
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-16
Old lbtIxztr

VIII II take more palngs To fence over Il hill
or along a tunnel cut through it?
+. +. POLLARD.
II placed parallel. the same number
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-16

General Won lIoetzendorf can't understand
why the French and English are not helping
TO drive the Russians out OF Europe He
thinks perhaps, they ought 10 prefer the
barbarity of German kultur
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-16

Did you ever notice that the men who have
me planest fare at home are the very ones
VINO complain most loudly about what they
get TO eat away from home?
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-16

y men who opens his muller I'm the ho
p""i zone ought not TO have anything tn;
needs muller.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-16
The pcssImist Suys:

Duty is a fine thing except when we have TO
pay il to the customs collector.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-16

PUBLISHED every day In the year a 10 sonth Tenth
Street, Richmond. Va by The rimrH-Dispntch Pub
fishing Co.. Inc. Charles r. Hasbrook. Editor and
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-16

It turned out to he United States sub
marine, but New London got the advertising
lust the same.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-16

one OF the troubles now at hand is briefly
described by the Norfolk Ledger Dispa tch.
when says; III is Il wise doctor who can meet
sis" i''
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-16
Queries and Answers
FInn,pton Itou,J.

What is the greatest depth in Uamptop
Roads ED\VA ny T 81. IL o''
one hundred feet.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-16

Binshing maidens who are considering the
general invitation Of one Kiinge to marry
MN are warned that. his phrase: realizing
'"c Nai"e OIL proper physical noursh mcnt,"
means he wants good cook
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-16

TELEPHONE: Randolph l. Private Branch S-chnnI
connecting with all departments.
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ADDRESS ALL COMMUNICATIONS to The Time,
Dispatch. and individuals.