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The day book., 1917-01-25

Though through darkness we may
be going, there is a bright light ever
glowing in the space which lies
ahead.
Though through life there is ever
flowing, as the fact has made the
showing, the river Of love versus the
river of dread, have hope.
Though the snow is falling fast
and you are stung by the winters
blast, just let the little sunshine
through.
Though almost everything you
see, don't with you quite agree, and
you fail to get your proper due, have
hope.
Cling fast to friendly hope, wheth-
er well financed or whether broke
and take the whole thing as a joke
(even that horrid leakage in Wash
ington) Have hope.-FranE Smith.
The day book., 1917-01-25
TRY TO WHITEWAsH JAKE LOEB

BY A. S. Tobinson
Frantic efforts are being made by
the Hebrew institute, of which Jake
Loeb is president, to raise the boy
colt which is hanging over it for the
last two years. Ever since Loeb, by
his czar-like action, closed the gate
Of the Hebrew Institute before a
gathering Of thousands Of working
men the silent boycott is hanging
like a pail over the West Side Peo-
pies institute, supported by julius
Rosenwald and other plutes. No
radical workingman, member of a
union, Socialist party or any group
ever crosses the threshold of the
building. In vain is the management
arranging concerts, dances, promises
free halls. The place is deserted.
They have entered into overtures
with the central labor bodies of the
West Side. They promise to be nice,
to allow even Eugene V. Debs to !
speak there, if he will speak "scien-
tiicaIly." But the answer of radical
Chicago is the Workers institute, a
school supported by the workers |
themselves and consecrated to the |
principles of free speech and
thought
The day book., 1917-01-25

DanViIIe, III. - George Stunkard
dropped dead while laughing at Joke
told by one of the feet-warmers
around the old frostkiIIer in the gen
eral store at Sidel.
The day book., 1917-01-25

WORK OF ILLINOIS SENATE VICE.
BODY USED AS MODEL
The work of the Illinois senate vice
committee in showing up the low
wages paid to girl workers is bearing
fruits outside of the United States.
Barratt O'Hara, former lieutenant
governor of Illinois and chairman Of
the vice committee, whose griIling
of the eXploiters of union labor got
him in bad with Big Business, today
received a request for copies of the
report from the Victoria legislative
assembly at Melbourne, Australia.
The request comes through Hon. L.
]. Clough, member Of parliament,
who writes that he was delegated to
obtain copies Of the report because
the legislators in Australia were
Struck with the fuIlness with which
the Illinois report deals with the
question"
This is the tenth request for copies
of the report that have come from
foreign governments. Among other
nations making similar requests DUR
ing the last years have been Sweden,
England, Japan and the Argentine
Republic. In the United States some
members in practically every state
legislature have supplied themselves
with copies, and it is expected that
the report will result in the enact
ment of legislation beneficial to the
girl workers in a number of the
states during the present year.
DUNNE AGAINST 5O-YEAR GRANT
Former Gov Dunno will take
hand in the fight to block a 5O-year
The day book., 1917-01-25
DUNNE AGAINST 5o-YEAR GRANT

Former Gov. Dunno will take a
hand in the fight to block a 5O-year
franchise grant to traction COM
panies. He says it's a revival Of the
old Allen law. The municipal own
ership crowd of 1907 are expected to
be with him in a demonstration at
Springfield against a 50-year fran
chise.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-10
Hikostoliuin Germ
Not a Bit Snobbish
Hoades Exchcq,,ers Of Fashion,
able Clubs Causing Dues
to Jump.

The hikostoliNin bacillus plays no fa-
Norites Like the anopholcS mosquito
which causes malaria. il bites Rosie
oifady and the colonrrS lady with
the same enthusiasm. Putting it Siili
more ohcnrycsuucly. ii crimps the ma
Sila envelope and the freshly shipped
coupon with supreme contempt for
caste that would have warmed the
gentle heart of the Chief Guillo,iner
at the unbeanine OF Marie Antoinettc.
v :tuc*S the advent OF the hikosto-
hr!n germ in the upholstered purlius
al c!ahdom. From tlc disnifed Sixth
.snd Grace Street abode Of the West
.iorcltnd club has gone forth motto,
20 its "nn members that hereafter the
monthly dues Viii be 81 instead of 81.
he decrease Will bring into the clubs
"Nchcauer an additional $4,000 a wear
- "hSct the high cost OF onions and
."sh potatoes. and To compensate for
ne Income. now deceased. that was
formerly derived from the bar
~ the brownStouc mosque of IN,
commonwealth club. on fashionable,
frahkiin Street. the situation is even
worse. Here the annual dues have been
raised from $50 to $40. IL is estimntod
mat the Increase Will yield tic CLUB
Ho."o" IN new revenue and enable il
!" serve its members with cabbage
ravigote at price under three figures.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-10
MRS. BESSIE BRAGG FILES
PETITION IN BANKRUPTCY
PROPRIETOR OF Maternity Hospital Has
ASSETS OF S:".1DD ana Liabilities or
s2:'.s ":s.10, Partly Secured

'css!c y Bragg. superintendent OF
INC Maternity Hospital, which has been
ordered closed by the State Board Of
CHARITIES and Corrections because OF
the moral untitncss Of those in charge
al II, Yesterday filed IL petition in vol
Gntary Bankruptcy in the United states
Instruct Court, listing liabilities Of
800 $50. and assets of $4,000.
Debts amounting. TO more than slj
wv are listed as secured. and liaoili-
ties aggrcSa;in= a little more than
>N.'"" are put into the record as un-
secured. OF tn. assets exemption is
claimed for $4,000. and against real
eStai" valued ut $4,000 there is a deed
81 trust I" sccur" til" payment of 4
l"an OF $1,000. Tho real cstat. con.
isis - the rropcrtv at 500 aud "a"
Fast Clay street. ana at 50l and 40:
North Fourth street
Among tho unsecured creditors Of
Mrs. BRAGG. who filed h"r petition both
- IN Individual ana trading as tn.
Maternity Hospital. arc Tarr,nt Dru.
company, S&ac: !. w. E!ilcy Company.
$50; Millcr y Hhoads, inc. s15..3...
and Vaughan Hobrrtson. sl3i.75.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-10
WILL CONTINUE REVIVAL
Meeting Mt Grace Covenant prcsby.
fcrfnn Church Led by Dir. Finn
ENtCntIcI TO MchncslnX.

Awake thou that SlcCpcth" was tho
text OF the sermon preached last night
AT the Grace Covenant PrcSbvtcrian
Church hy Rev H. O. Film. Il, u. az
Atlanta. Ga. Or. Finn stressed the
TACT that the soul that is absorbed
with material things 10 the exclusion
Of. spiritual matters is in greater
state Of peril than The person who is
unconscious Of Il creeping physical
nhra.Nsi*. IN tho meeting hold after
~" prcuchin" service. considerable
number of decision and purpose cards
were signed
No services Will he held to-day. but
d.. Finn will preach both morning
and evening tomorrow. Contrary to
the original plan. and in compliance
I" The request Of the congregation. DR..
Finn VIII continue the revival until
Wednesday,.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-10
DULlNG CASE TO BE GIVEN
HEARING THIS MORNING
Mounted Policeman to Face Charges
Hran"ht by Members Of Major
Wcrncr'S "I'urity SUuad."

Mounted officer H. w. Duling. Of tn"
EtrSt District. and four other people
arrested when tho purity squad" raid
cd house OF questionable character
~ $50 Mill Road about two weeks
ago. VIII he tried in the Police t'our;
thiS morning. Several additional Wit
neSscs have been summoned to testify
II the bearing. which was continued
from March =.
Patrolmcn Sweet and Erayscr raid
cd tho house, which had been under
surveillance for some time. and arrest
cd Mrs. Minnie Hope. charged with
conducting - house III i'll fame: Mrs
J.. kohmc. AIRS. sadie Moody and H. /
TuhhS on the charge Of disordcrIy con
duct. During the progress Of til. first
trial TuhhS and AIRS. Moody were mar
't"' IN the !iustim"* Court
'u'inS, who asserts that hc WAS in
III" h"us" on police duty and that
noinir" improper occurred while lie
waS there. lta:s been suspended L.. chief
~ Police Werner. charges or con-
'lu"i uuhcc"mins an officer and d.rclir-
ti"u az duty because he was twenty
tif"" minutes late in report ing from,
a patrol box. have hccn filed against
the mounted officer with Ma iur Wrr-
ner 10y First District Captain =. A.
sherry.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-10
HAS NO IDEA OF GIVING UP
USE OF PLAIN CLOTHES MEN
"'"i werner says Permanent Purity
Hn""d iins Hc"n thoIishrd md Tint
blhcrcnt Ncn VIII he Used

ne "l>handncnt Of the permanent
rHt'i| squad" against which ni,m-
"t""s complaints HAY" boon ,ilcd re-
Gently. anh tho detailing al pn,rnInou
i"f i!a'ncl"th"> work whenever il ia
seemed necessary Ia cop" with ramh
INK. Prohibition aud the social .yIl
Wa -" policy announced Yesterday
~ 'hiet OF rolic" Werner. who also
20" :" ihat IN" same officers would no,
," detailed 10 duty ia plafncoth"s 70,
long periods
ny frequently selecting Il new SGT
:" p!aIhri"iheS m"n he said, every
M nih"r Of tli" force whose services
arc regarded ~ desirable for dc,cciiyo
work = given the npportunitv of r,l
'"" lhE 'luS lin" of work some time
"afinE ia" year Law rcakcrs will
t.Sp he kent guessing as TO the identity
- Tia" officers watching ,heru w;,cu
the personnel OF the squad is Frequently
altered '''
Major Werner said he had NO linton.
ION OF disseminating the activit,. of
~ department ia enforcing the laws
"Shhl>t TN" three especial evils with
we exception Of patroiman Sweet and
i'tt'cci, vii" have been actively en-
Ta*cd for some time doing pl,incio;tes
WORK other members Of the squad have
h""i ordered TO rcpor; IN uniform IN
NOR district cartuins. Sweet ana Fer
iNcci WIZ return TO patrol duty when
invest cations they are now conduct
ing are completed.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-10
FACE NEW TRIAL
Wen Accused of Attempting to Escapc
Arc to lie Given Hearing
'En-Duy.

Magistrate i. j. Iurycar Will pro-
SIDE at The trial at 10 o'clock this
morning in the Iicurico County Court
house in the ease Of the three pris-
onerS who attacked Jailcr X. q. Gar
nett last sunday night in attempting
to escape. The men are William II
iadgett ana II. l.. Wheeler convicted
highway robbers from llopcwcll. who
are in the ilcnrico Jail for SAT" keep
ing. and u. ". stanton. who was ar
rested last week for trcspaSsiuc. .Af-
ter l'adGctt was brought back from
Hopewcll, where he was tried We'd
nesday. a knife sewcd in the lining
Of his coat WAS discovered Ivy -. 4.
Hcdrck, !; deputy sheriff. I, is proba-
bile that the men will he held over for
the meeting of the grand jury OF The
iicnrico County Circuit Court, which
viii meet on April =.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-10
SCHOOLS WILL TRY TO
LIVE WITHIN INCOME
DIR. Chandler Disappointed Jhnt No
Increase WAS Granted in Pay
Of SchoOI-rcncberS.

9Th. schools will do their nest I"
live Within their income as determined
in the budget. hut il may be unavoid-
able for me To appear before tn" toun-
ell next fall To ask for Il supplement
tarN appropriations" Such WAS the
notice given Yesterday afternoon by
lar. 4. \. G. Chandler superintendent;
of tn" Richmond city schools. in dis
cussiu@ the budget which WAS passed
by the Common Council OH Thursday
night.
The appropriation Of $4,000 for
school expenses was very mcaScr. said
the superintendent. in view of the
number "f buildings In need Of repair
aud the increased cost Of fuel The
appropriation for teachers sa.arics
was also disappointing.
'.rhc present pay roll calls for sIon.
40 FOR the school year Of ten months
for all activities. In addition to this
tors. mechanics aud office force dur
ing the months of July and August.
and Si.ndn for vacation schools. u il
expected, further. 10 open new school,
in Scptcmhcr--th. Robert T.. lie"
Schoo', on kcnsington Avenu"--which.
at tho lowest estimate. for four months
would cost for tho teaching force aud
iauiiors $1,000. making Il tot:.l Of S121.
Goi which should hc available
The ci:v has appropriated for these
purposes 100000. We. Of course. do
not know at this time what the state
appropra ton will be, hut are csti-
mating in round numbers between
1000 aud 100000.
we had hoped that tho pay-r"li
from the citv would have
been $4,000. and. in edition. we had
further hoDcd that there would have
hcPu some increase given To our teach
ing corps. whose salaries are low. con-
,idering their efficiency aud training.
II recognize. however that the
Council is friendly To the schools. and
Is working for their advancement. I
am sure that all tn" Schoo. officials
will gladly co-nnerate with them in
trying Ia live within orr means.
The school system Of Richmond is
recognized in all parts Of the country
on account of It's progress in its effort
to meet the needs Of the community.
| feel sure that in the event We arc
not able To adjust matters without
cutting out some important features
Of our work. the CITY Council will
gladly make n supplementary ap-
Precipitation. We are also hoping that
the state funds may he increased. and
that this year we may profit by the
recent bill passed by Congress-. giving
Federal aid to vocational education"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-10
Mud-Bound People
Get Little Relief
Condition Of Scmnes Aucnuc
Graphically Described TO
Idmi1istratiUc Board.

because. after present obligations are
met. there viii he left only $4,000 out
~ the appropriation OF $4,000 for
streets generally, the Administrative
Board could not yesterday morning
give heedful car to the petition OF the
South Richmond Suburban Associa-
tion to place Semmes Avenue in con-
dition tit for travel, and suggested that
the paper be taken before the CITY
Council.
The petition set forth promises made
to the annexed territorials to make
improvements and grant city prvi-
leecs and TO the citS's failure TO keep
them. Chairman Hifschbcrg and Com
missioner llobson informed the peti-
TONERS that $4,000 of the general APP
preparation WAS already due for work
done. that repairs to bridges streets
and alleys would amount 10 $4,000,
and that the pay roll Of street repair
inspectors would amount To $1,000,
leaving $4,000 for all other street i'm
pEoNements during this year The city
mas approximately 500 miles Of streets
c"untln" the annexed territory, little
OF which has been improved
commissioner Mccarthy advised the
Sapnr"aniics 10 carry their petition to
IN" city Council. which only has the
power 10 appropriate money. More
than ] 10 men We're presea; in the dele
cation President John e. Mordccai
of the South Richmond Suburban Asso-
citation Introduced the speaker. John
H. LtShttoo; Richard III. smith and
Augustine Royal. In response. Chair
man iiiEschberg expressed his svrp-
rathy wiki the movement. and said
that If the city Council would appro-
pirate the necessary money the Ad-
miaiStrat!ve Board would proceed with
the work.
The assessed values as Of 1913 OF
Forest iiill and Woodland Heights, the
petition sets forth, are Sl.5S7.2l7. which
- exclusive Of the Victor property,
most Of the Washington Terrace prop
"riN and all property on ScmmcS Ave-
nue. between Washington Terrace and
Seventh street. This assessment ut
$l.G3 per Sioo. produces an annual rev
emu" OF S2G.lS?.oS. ThcN population is
Approximately ".135, includin. Il vorin:,
population u aa9 II was rccitcd that
the condition -! Semmcs Avenue. the
"niy artery OF communication which
ihe residents "f the two suburbs can
uSc. y ~ucu tn" MANY mercantile houses
"":usc Ia maxi" delivery, and that prop
'attN v'ircS arc decreasing as Il re-
srl;.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-10
MRS. WICKHiM REELECTED
Again iIrnL> Hoard 0r Directors Of
Richp,nnd ENrhnn"c for
WOnnn's Work..

The annual meeting Of tho board Of
managers of tho Richmond Exchange.
Tor Woman's Work was held Friday in
the rooms Of the exchange. ana IN"
report made at this time was very en-
rourncing. Mrs. II. Il. Wic%nam n;,,s
reelected president and tho nthcr Of
hccrS elected at this meeting we're
Airs. Thomas j.. JcffrcSS. first vice.
president: Mrs. Coleman Wortham. see
"nd vice president: Mrs. Charles l..
Williams. Jr.. third vicc-prcSidcn,
Miss Fanny T. Mumford. recording Soc
rotary; Mrs II. H. baskerville. CORE
spending secretary: Mrs. W. :. Don
nan. treasurer.
Tie advisory board includes q. Il.
Cannon. j. Jordan I.cakc, Coleman
Wortham. Horace 5. 1iawcs and III. Z.
Wickham
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-10
G0-T0-CHURCH DAY
forsmitt~c IN simultaneous Evan
g"Itstir Campaign Urges t.cncrnl
Attendance To-Morro,

Tomorrow viii DO "Go-to-C,hurcb
Day as designated by tho general
committee III charge Of tn. coming
Simultaneous cvangcliscic crmpairn.
II is expected Ia have Il total attend
hhcc 1T the morning: and evening sop
ices lii the whit" aud colorcd i'rot ;
"Staht churches of Richmond Of 100
Vno Cottage prayer meetings will ho
held next week in all parts of the CITY
ana III" daily revival services will start
week from tom orrow. March is. and
continue two weeks
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-10
SPECIAL EEFOKT TO
SIIOM NEML.ST AND nI:S.i,

In every line Il spccia! effort will
he pat forward by the shophccpars to
show what IS newest ANA hest. Mlli-
merry stores womcn's garment shops
Curnitur" shops. clothierS. shoe deal
crs. jewelers. pud all of tn" other shops
are maiiin- elaborate preparations i"
lemon Stra:c ia iichmnud people :.ud
hos" OF the surrounding country that
Richmond can supply every want and
rive every on" the newest. sinavt"st
and best in styi. quality aud value
While tho windows OF the stores viii
bc rurgcously decorated and will be
en-ruSsinrly novel and artistic. "ttcu-
tion will b. paid by tie merchants L"
insid" decorations, aud the interior Of
tho stores viii also hc ftas, for the
eyes. Til" greater space on tn" inside
uf tho stores Will afford advantages IN
decoration and color schemes which
c;,nnu; bc obtained in tn windows
aud viii allow Tor the showing II
multifarious designs and patterns,
II til" shopper wants IL SEQ every
,hing that is up To- tho minute this
YEAR, il viii bc necessary 10 take :.
look on th" ins dc of tho shops. the
Windows being limited IL spccialtics
Masterpieces a., creative art are AL
ready hero. aud will he on display next
week. Every storckccp"r viii have
we'll TO the from the classicSt. c!cv-
crest. newest and most original styles
and models in his lime OF business.
Even l. the shopper buys nothing. Il
glance through tho various stores will
bc equal to a liberal education in III.
styles and modes Of the season.
II is expected that many shoppers
viii come from tho territory inmcdi-
utcly adjoining Richmond in order to
du their spring buying, and large
crowds arc anticipated on thc shop
ping thor"uehfaras during the tw"
days or tho biS opening.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-10
WIN Break t:round for x.,

Dr. Virginia G. Gillerslccve. dean Of
barnard College. Columbia University
viii break ground at IL o'clocl ,ris
morning for The new building of III ,
'"'lc@iat" school for Girls. on HIc,u-
mcnt Avenue. between f.ombar.ly street
IN! Allen Avenue. The building will
cost s2'.ooo. and it is expected o hay.
u Completed IN time for The opening
Of school next fan
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-10
Boy Hurt by Automobile.

al5C1audc Evcrhart. thirteen years oId.
snGs120b James street. was run down
lind slightly hur, yesterday afternoon
10 front of Main Street Station hy Leo
i9Hiey. OF 2li East Marshall Street
Surgeon Edwards treated
sfhe boy, and he was carried 10 his
home by Mr. Bliley ~ the latter's an
Stomobile. Mir RliieS was arrested by
First District officers on The charge
aof4 carelessly driving his machine, aud
3kvAs bailed for his appearance il the
,gloitce Court this morning.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-10

Miss Cathcrin. Hart, Of 81? East
Leigh street. fell from her horse yes
tcrday afternoon about 1850 o'clock 1T
tho corner OF Twelfth aud Marshall
streets. and was slightly hurt: The
horse is said TO have shicd 81; Il pass
inr automobile. Miss Hart was ear
rici 10 the Retreat for the Sick md
treated, and later sent to ncr home.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-10
Charged with Forging Cheek.

Nick ManoS was arrested last ni2ht
by Detective ScrgcontS kcllau ana
Bryant on the charge Of forging the
name OF George Manos to Il check
drawn on the American National Bank
for $S7.l6. lie was carried To tho
First District Station. and will be given
4 hearing in the Police Court this
morning.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-10
Charged with stealing FOOLS.

Antnony Wesley. nineteen years old.
WIS arrested last night charged with
breaking into the factory Of the Amer
lean Furniture and Fixture Company.
"S23 Lester STREET, and stealing n
Quantity Of cabinet makers' tools. He
IS also ncld Oh three other charges for
stealing tools from workmcn in tho
plant. The arrest was made hy Dc.ec-
tive Scrgcants Atkinson and Wit
shire.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-10
BRITISH BRANCH SENDS
SUPPLIES FOR WOUNDED

Supplies for the relief Of the wound
ii amounting in value TO SI.005.lO have
been forwarded to Great Britain by
Inc British branch OF the War Relief
Association Of Virginia. il was an
bounced at 4 meeting Of the branch in
the Allison Building last night, and
separations arc being made largely
" supplement- this contributions since
February -. exclusive OF the above
mount. tho British bTanch has sent
"Nerscas supplies valued at 1880
;;"c"nt collections announced last
ll9h, amount 10 $685.. Sal Of this
0nount having been collected bv q; A.
lass from British employees ut the
i'ichmond branch OF the American
locomotive Company. So by j. Eyrne
,nd,Sio at "A card party given recently
by Mrs. l.. T. Scrutton. \ vote Of
thanks was rendered TO Mr.. Glass for
Ms energetic work.
Tho branch now has on hand so7T.49
~ cash. Appeal has been received by
no War Relief Association for 80. 600
Elbows. aud To the British branch has
Hc"n assigned the task Of supplying
5'.OOn. In the last lot OF supplies sent
acrosa wore 600 pillows made by one
memht. who has otherwise contribute
cd largely by making articles for local
sale.
Though the British branch numbers
only about nifty members, II has strivcn
continuously since its establishment
for the aid of the wounded OF tho
british forces. and much or its work
Is done bE the members at their homes
pnc OF tho members, il WAS stated last
night has ifty-four relatives fighting
at the front.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-10
verdict for $1,000 Dn,,,,,.o.

In the suit Of Amelia q. Wallinrer
against T.. Il. Schmidt e 90. for s40oo
a jury in the city Circuit Court ves-
irrdaE returned verdict awarding
, me plalh,'l Si.o"o damages. \ mo-
ton 10 set aside the verdict was CON
tinued. "
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-10
-Four Months I'm Jn,I.

Charles Lee. colorcd. WAS sentenced
TO four months ~ jail yesterday b,.
justice crdtch;ield in thc Police court
Of wood