The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-31
ALL MEN MUST WORK
TO HELP Ftll0WMtN
Samuel l.. Kelley Speaks On "Co-
operation" AT Annual Meeting OF
Richmond Retail Merchants
COOPERATION MADE AMERICA.
Present OfY7ccrs Selected For Another
fenr, with Same Board Of Dircc-
tors Except Two@Protest Against
Tax Increase.

Corporation" in its relation to So
ciety as body, to the industrial, So
cal and spiritual activities in which
men engage. was the theme of the ad-
dress delivered last night by Samuel
l.. Kelley, prominet member of local
bar. at the jefferson Hotel. on the oc
casion OF the eleventh annual meeting
and dinner of the Richmond Retail
Merchants Association. large num-
Der OF the local retailers was present.
and were enthusiastic in their appro-
val of the progress being made by the
association.
Mr.. Kelley spoke in a scholarly
manner of the social relationships of
man since the beginning of civiliza-
ton, and developed the progress of
humanity from the time that man
dwek alone and existed through In
dividual might, UP through the ages
where human relations grew into
community spirit and community
interests. Society's foundations have
been built, he declared on the realiza-
ton that the welfare of all must de-
pend upon the work of each, and upon
each individuals duty to society and
to his fellowman."
Tends to Socialism.
The world is tending toward social
ism, the speaker said. but kind OF
socialism that is built on co-opera-
ton. And by this code the man who
liz most efficient and the fruits OF
whose toll are most abundant must
share his surplus with those who are
poorer and less capable.
The advent OF women into the
wage-earnlng class has complicated
al Ill AfAk g.
Kelley pointed out, and has been re-
sponsible for many of the frequent
changes in conditions of life, bringing
about, among other things, more fire.
quent divorces in the domestic sphere.
But in spite of the struggles OF hu-
mainly. he cited. man rules supreme.
having gained this position through
continual night and through working
together with his fellows. NO great
good ever came to this earth unless
somebody worked and fought and died
for it, he said.
Pays Tribute to Wilson.
He paid a tribute 10 American ma
tionalism. gained through struggles OF
men working hand in hand, which has
placed this country on such PIN
nacie that the peerless statesman who
now occupies the White House can
speak to the world with voice OF
almost authority" This is an in
stance In which cooperation will work
TO the salvation OF the social condi-
ton Of the world. the speaker con-
cIuded. for no man has the right TO
vote except in so far as wisdom says
he may do so for the good OF all, pro-
ducing a nation OF greatness without
injustice glory without dishonor,"
Opposes Tax Increase
Following the address by Mr.. KEEL
Carl Boschen. was read. together with
reports from the secretary, treasurer.
the tax and legislative committee and
the finance committee Mr.. Boschen
declared that he wished the associa
ton to go on record as opposed to
the raising OF taxes until survey or
conditions shows how the city's reve-
nue. is now being spent and shows the
necessity for an increase in merchants
assessments.
W H. SchwarZschiid, In presenting
the tax committees report, recalled
the instance in which the association
was largely Responsible for the defeat
In the last Legislature of the Gover-
nors tax measure affecting merchants.
II hope this association will watch the
city budget and Will stand firmly OPP
posed to more taxes" ne said On the
motion OF j. G. Corley. the organiza-
ton voted enthusiastically to send
letter to the Virginia Senators in
Washington entering strong protest
against the passage of the revenue
bin now before Congress.
Officers Reelected.
Brief discussions were held in rela-
lion to certain phases OF the work OF
the association. after which the an
nual election of officers took place.
the following men being reelected:
President. II. Carl Boschen. first vice
president. Julius c. Levitt; second vice.
president. w. III, SchwarZschild: treas
,irer. l. H. kaufman; secretary, w,
A. Clarke, Jr. The board OF directors
was reelected, with the exception OF
r. A. Dietrich and Leo f. Uiimap, as
follows: Max j. Cohen, J. G.. Corley,
Abe Dettlebach. r. S. Gray. j. Fl.
Grant, Thomas r. Howell, J, p. Jones,
Jesse A. Laid. l.. o. Miller. ]. f. Phil
lips. Jr.. w r. Ryan. f. G. Schmidt
y. r. Taiman. Moses Thalhmer, l. r.
Hutzler.