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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-17
PLAN TO ABOLISH TICKETS
NOW BEFORE COMMITTEE
Power Company's Petition For In.
creased Fnrea Up For Hearing
TO-Morrow,

Further consideration OF the petition
OF the Virginia Railway and Power
Company for relief from existing con-
ditionS through Increased revenues.
which has eliminated in the suggestion
from officers of the traction company
for the abolition OF labor school and
siN-for-a quarter tickets and the SUBJ
stiiution Of a straight scent fare, will
he given tomorrow night by the Coun-
ell Committee on Streets.
Officers Of the power company were
requested last week to file with the
committee copies OF the company's an
nual reports for the years 1918, 1914
1915. 1916 and 1917. the cost Of hauling
each passenger during these years, and
cf use to the committee in consideration
porte ton rates.
This information has been compiled,
ana VIII be submitted to tho commit
tee tomorrow night. II is evident
however. that strong opposition Will
develop In various quarters 10 any ad-
vance in trolly fares The Central
Trades and Labor Council has taken
emphatic action against such a move
mcnt, and it is known that several
Councilman have been giving the mat
ter serious consideration. On the
other hand, there are many citizens
who would favor a Scent fare II the
company would improve the service in
Richmond.
The regular meeting OF the Council
Committee on Finance will also be held
tomorrow night at o'clock.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-17
SELL PRESERVES TO-DAY
FOR BENEFIT OF SOLDIERS
Governor. Food Administrator and
Other state Ofncinls TO
Attend Sale.

Governor stuart. State Food Admin
istrator White and officers OF the State
division Of markets have been invited
TO he present to-day at noon t the
opening "e the sale OF preserves and
canned goods which will be conducted
hj' the Virginia division. National
League Tor Moments Service at head
quarters. Allison Building. Eighth and
Main Streets.
Huge quantities OF these preserves
have been made by members OF the
league for the bennt OF the men who
arc III uniform serving their country.
y portion Of the jams and other good
things 10 eat which come in glass Jars
have been distributed for the immc.
d!ate consumption Of the soldiers and
sailors. but the amount contributed
Was 50 large that IT was found that
IL would be in!practicablc to distribute
all. Therefore, the remainder Will he
placed on sale 10 the public. and tire
proceeds viii lie utilized TO buy wool
to make sweaters and other articles for
tho use OF the men in training and at
the front
This viii afford a fine opportunity to
many persons TO obtain supply of
home -madc preserves and pickles at
nominal cost.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-17
MANY ENJOY SKATING
Ice Is Thick and Safe ON Ponds, DespIte
Covering OF
Snow,

Usually a land of sunshine nd balmy
hreeZes. Richmond for the time being
Is d paradise for skaters, and hundreds
Of men, women, boys and girls can be
seen most every day gliding over the
smooth surfaces OF lakes in the several
parks about town.
Every year or so winter sweeps down
from the frigid wastes OF the North
fingers q while and moves swiftly back
TO its !ciclcS. leaving longing skaters n
mere crust on which TO glide for a few
hours. This years visit, however. has
been prolonged. For more than a week
winter has cnveloped the city. LAX es
have fine. solid. safe surface amply
strong TO accommodate all who wan,
TO skate. The only obstacle has been
that the ice was snow-covercd. but this
his been surmounted by the clearing
OF lanes through which lovers Of the
sport can speed for hours.
/ is Probable that skatin. in Lake
side, Joseph Bryan. Reservoir and
Forest Hill Parks will be safe until the
middle o. this week, spite the rcl'ef
j rluV!us promises sufferers from cold
to-day and tomorrow.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-17
COLD SNAP CONTINUES
Frozen Water Pipes and Chilly Rooms,
Are Reported From Many
Sections.

The cold snap prevailing here for the
past week has been acknowledged as
extremely unusual. The coal and wood
establishments were delivering fuel
yesterday to various parts OF tho city
Many water pipes were frozen and
burstcd and furnaces refused 10 keep
the residences comfortable. The low
est degree the mercury recorded was
seven above zero on Saturday morning
about daylight. That was the coolest
December weather recorded by the local
Weather Bureau since 1907. when the
mercury fell TO the same level. This
was three degrees lower than has been
indicated since 1907, ten above being
the next lowest in December 1909
slowly rising temperatures are predict
ed for the first of the week. In addi-
ton TO the excessive cold there have
been nine inches of snow and some
slcet within the past eight days. The
temperature at noon yesterday was -.
and the maximum FOR the day. at
o'c!ock. was -. o. 1--WE degrees below
freezing. The lowest from the TWEEN
ly-rour hours ending az 8 o'clock last
night was II, early yesterday morning.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-17
THIS CITY CHIEF ASSET
Phys Into State Treasury SI,1J1,s51ai
Draws Out In Senr
&2IO,GS1..I

According to the annual report Of
state Auditor {. Lee Moore. tho city
or richmond is the greatest tax asset
oil TINS state. During the last fiscal
year II contributed to the common fund
sl.lo4.So4.?l. 1t received back only
S.le.e''."l. This shows n net profit to
the State OF more than 100000 Nor
toik Melted the State S31i,55l.46; Lynch
burg. s203.1o3.11
EiShty-siN counties of the State re-
ccircd from the state treasury sl375.-
o.96l more than they paid in: while
fourteen counties paid in si75245a7
more than they received. The nineteen
cities matted the State a profit Of sa.S3S.-
1859. Il will be observed that the
three cities named ovcrpaid the debts
created by tho counties
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-17
FEW LIGHTLESS STORES
Display Of Christmas Goods and %dyer-
fixing EiEns Arc Operated AL
most rs Usual.

Only in spots was there any evidence
on Broad Street last night that any at
tention WAS being paid TO the order OF
Fuel Administrator Ga rfield that sun
day and Thursday nights be light less
nights. The big electric advertising
signs were running as usual Two Of
the largest department stores did not
have their usual window illumination.
but many other stores were brightly
lighted and the city's double row Of
ornamental lights blazed as usual
Several night watchmcn called up
the newspapers offices to know il the
order had gone into effect. They had
received no instructions they said and
telephone messages TO the powcrhouse
of the Virginia Railway and Power
Company brought the answer that the
company supplying the electric power
had received no instructions for light
less nights.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-17
GiUe Thrift Stamps
asWar- in7e Tips
One Of Many Ways in Which
They Can Be Put 10
Good Use.

y war savings stamp in the pocket
is better than actual cash. because il
draws per cent interest, compounded
quarterly. Many persons labor under
the impression that the war savings
5tampS and thrift stamps cannot be of
use I" any ono except the purchaser.
Such is by no means the case. There
are dozens OF uses TO which the stamps
may be put. In many instances they
can he effectively utilized in place OF
cash or other gifts.
Persons who are behind the great
war savings campaign have developed
many Ways III which the stamps can be
made TO do the work of cash.
However, OF tho numerous ideas con-
ce!Vcd not the least is that of using
'nfllt stamp as tip for the waiter
the belihop. the porter or the baggage
man. Especially at this season, when
many individuals are hard put TO de-
eide what TO give score or so OF
persons they wish 60 remember. q
pockctful of thru, stamps will he
found TO be a happy solution
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-17
MRS. DANIELS SPEAKS
TO AMBULANCE MEN
Wife Of Secretary or Navy Makes
Touching Address, During Her
Visit TO Camp Ice.

During her visit to Camp Lee las;
Saturday Mrs. Joscphus Daniels. wife
Of the Secretary of tho Navy. addressed
the boys OF ambulance companies 81
and 3lo and made a distinct and last
ing impression upon them.
After having presented the keys OF
the Y. w. c. y. Building last Saturday
evening TO BriGadicr-Gcncral Brett.
comma nder chief at the cantonmcnt.
Mrs. Daniels as the guest OF Lieutenant
=. Howard Lewis. OF Richmond, and
Lieutenant Furncll OF North Carolina.
visited the ambulance barracks Of these
officers and made a touching address TO
the men.
At the outset she told the men that
as the mother OF four boys she felt the
keencst affection for them--n fact,
that they were her boys" and that her
heart throbbcd with the tendercs: emo
tons for their welfare. Speaking on
The basis OF this mother love she urged
the men to keep clean in their moral
and spiritual lives, to live as though
the sweet influences OF home were still
around them. II they did this when
they returned they would bring back,
not only the glory Of service on the
'ittie HtIu, buJ also inc nigher and
purer duty of stainless lives
Mrs. Daniels reminded the men that
the three fundamental principles OF
life are God. love and service or fell
low-men. The soldier who bears this
in his heart has nothing to fear even
in the stress of battle and even in the
valley Of the shadow OF DEATH"
When she concluded her touching
mother talk 10 The men there was
scarcely Il dry eye in the entire as
scrnblaG" Her efforts seemed 10 go
straight 70 the hearts Of the boys and
place there comfort and love and the
FOND memories Of home. Lieutenant
Lewis. in thanking Mrs. Daniels in be-
half o! the men. declared that her adj
dress had added 30 per cent TO the
morale OF the men. Before leaving Mrs.
Daniels shook hands with each soldier
present and TO each gave a message
OF good cheer and encouragement.
Those who accompanied Mrs Daniels
TO the barracks were: Mrs. Herbert W.
Jackson. Mrs. f. l.. Monitt. Miss Eve
iyn Jackson. Miss Amy Smith, general
hefd secretary Of the Y. W. G.. A.: Mrs.
j. w Everett. Mrs. 4. II. Mueller. Mrs.
Fred Hodges. Miss Ruth Hodges. Mrs.
George J.. Christian. Of Richmond; and
Misses Seward and Drcwry, OF Peters
burg.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-17
OPPOSITION SEEN AHEAD
Eight-Hour Day Expected TO Meet with
DisnpproYni or Account OF
Increased Cost.

Tho Council Committee on ordinances
VIII consider tho report Of its sub
'omm.,tcc. recommending the estab-
Nshment OF an cight-hour day for all
a'tE employees, al it's meeting Thursday
ui2ht Opposition to tho movement
municipality because OF the increased
cost of operating various departments
OF the city government, is expected to
develop
Estimates furnished by department
heads place tho Increased cos, OF opcr-
alton at approximately 10000 an
nIalIy
The resolution providing for the
hour day WAS introduced III the
to"ncil by Councilman Carter {. Jones.
o! Mad Ward who believes ,hat II
VIII result in only = small additional
expenditure by the city
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-17
DIR. weigIe at Railroad Y. VI. e.. A.

DIR. Charles NJ. WciElc. Of kentucky.
delivered an eloquent address at the
sunday afternoon Railway Y NJ. G. 4.
meeting yesterday. His theme was
Gods Love" and his text was Inn
III, 10. DR.. WciElc emphasized the
father-sacriticc side of the supremcst
manifestation OF love the world has
ever known. and said VIC arc too prone
10 slight that consideration in our
alteration OF the Saviour's great sacri-
iicc. The address aboundcd in beau,i
iui Rotations of incidents. depicting
mothers and fathers love for their
children. and dwclt upon tho fact that
Gods love never fails. and lie will
stand by His children TO tho uttcrmost.
There was good sinsi Mrs w. Nj.
Jay being the piano accompanied
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-17
WELCOMES NEW PASTOR
Rev. w. A. Haynes breaches Two Ser
mons mt st. Jnmes Methodist
Church..

Rev. w. \. Haynes. the newly an
pointed pastor of ST James Methodist
Church, delivered two sermons from his
pulpit yesterday. In the morning he dis
cussed True Greatness" as interpreted
by the ideals and life of Christ, and at
night = presented The Pauline Pro-
cess OF Purihcation." The membership
is SivinS the new pastor a very cordial
welcome
The reception. which /, was proposed
TO give the new pastor last Thursday
night. had 10 he postponed on account
OF the bad weather. but these cerc-
monies viii! take place this week.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-17
CHARTER SUBCOMMITTEE
MAY REPORT THIS WEEK
Report May BE Deferred Until
.tfter Holidays.
TIME IS CROWN HORT
Friends Of Administrative Board
Checking Up Names Signed to
Call for Election OF Charter Com
mission.


I'm orts VIII be made by members
'ne su ','.. ice engaged III dratt-
,, 49,, az. ''.s ~ 'ne CITY cnartcr 10
- 80 .a'i 'ciolnS IN exist
t, re 500 nn'e"' 70 eohPiete
go. - ne commit
10 ,i - :. ''on 80 ~ o'au. VIII hot
s.' H"o''l's S'oh =" me Sharter
Ct.;'1 ,,:, '' "''e' 'he
80. '' ''''"9 =
me greater part OF the subcomElit-
zee WORK mas been completed. II was
stated yesterday, ana the members viii
meet to-day. ANOTHER meeting will
proDapE he hcid tomorrow or We'd
nesaaE' Al Wh'ch time IL |" expected
that inc rough draft OF charter amend
,len's Will DC completed. IT VIII then
DC necessary 10 draw the subcommii-
ices report ana TINS Is expected TO
require sevcra! days.
In certain circles il was believed that
the subcommittee would complete its
report not later than Thursday. and
that meeting OF the Charter Change
Committee would be called for tina,
night. or Friday. to receive the recon-
mendations. Little time remains in
which to work out amendments to the
charter which would permit reforms in
the city government. since the General
Assembly. which must approve any
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-17
= Good Combipntiou.

Grass ana live stock should go hand
n hand There Is no farm, in ms
Judgment, which. II properly manaced
ana Kept a, Icas, onc-half Of the time
IN grasses and ciovcrS. and gradually
Wrought under proper system OF ro-
tdr"u, would not produce more. in fac.
double the crops which 1t now does
and yet constantly be growing better
and better
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-17
viii address. Chemists Clnb.

Joseph Walters and II. V. Stewart
VIII address the December meeting of
the Virginia section Of the Am erican
Chemical Society. which will be held
at the University Club S21 West
Franklin Street, on Friday night. De-
cember II. at SIS o'clock. Mr.. Walters
will discuss The Principles Governing
Electro Plating; Mr.. stewart will talk
on Copper in Oysters"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-17
Old Clothes for Poor People.

Mrs. j. 4. Hobson, of Col west Thir-
ticth street has arranged 80 receive
All bundles from members OF the Wood
land Heights Mothers clubs ana she
VIII sec That they arc given 10 tho rs
socintcd Charities and salvation Army
for distribution amoJg the c!tys poor.
This club recently voted TO give s. t.
the Salvation Army ana sic to the AS
Bociated Charities.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-17
NO OPPOSITION IN SIGHT
judges Burks and PrentIs Expected to
Succeed Themselves on Su-
premc Bench.

Tha, there will be no opposition in
the next session of the General Assem-
bly, for election to the Supreme Court
to the present appointecs-Niartin i.
Eurks and Robert T.. PrentiS--is viz
tua!ly settled question. according to
reliable reports. OF course, it is pos
Sib!e that opposition may yet develop,
but from present indications Judges
Burks and Prentis will be unanimous
" elected 10 succeed Themselves.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-17

Maggie Mills, coI6rcd. OF 4l5 North
Fifteenth street WAS badly bruised
about the arms and head when struck
by street car at College Avenue and
Marshall Street, about II o'clock Satur-
day night. She was taken TO the Re-
treat for tho Sick.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-27
Suhstitutes for Potatoes

To the Editor Of Womdn's Page.
Dear MadAm-Can you suggest 20 me some
Substitutes Cor potatoes; vegetables which can be
served instead OF these A. dinner MYRA NJ
Rice, barley and hominy are all good sub
stitutes for the potato. Rice fritters made
as follows are delicious: One-half pound
rice, two scallions. two small eggs. a little
oatmeal, two ounces butter, chopped parsley,
salt pepner and nutmeg, Boil the rice in
milk or stock until tender, then drain well
and dry. Wash and mince the parsley, peel
and chop the scallions Melt the butter. dry
the scallions and parsley add the rice, toss
ing II constantly until IL has absorbed the
butter Let cool, add the eggs and season.
ing. When cold shape into balls or cut
let's, dip in oatmeal and fry in deep fat,
few at time then drain and serve at
once
Barley cooked in this way makes a savory
dish One-hah pound barley, two ounces nut
butter. one ounce chopped onions, parsley,
pepper and salt 10 taste. nutmeg. Boil the
barley until tender. then drain well Melt
the butter In a hreproof casserole. add the
minced onion and parsley and cook several
minutes. then add the barley and cook to-
gether until very hot. Season and serve at
once in the casserole.
Hominy can be combined with cheese, to-
matoes or served plain with butter.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-27

countenancc wore furtlve. panied eX-
preston as II she had had some kind OF
a shock She questioned the girl closely,
and finally her daughter broke down. ana
cried:
"Oh mother never knew such dread
fuI things could exist as ! have learned In
the last few days. My employers are just
as nice 10 me as they can be, but they are
divorce lawyers. and part of my work Is
TO type the intimate details and reports
they get from their detectives and others
as evidence i'm their cases. These details
are often of such character that the news
papers wouldn't print them. I feel as
though I have been smirched even In type
writing them. and | am 50 ashamed ana
troubled about It when | get through that
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-27
"MA" SUNDAYS INTIMATE TALKS
The f. Of the famous evangelist discusses everyday topics IN
A' W. a bslpfuL wholesome

I cannot look my employers or evan -.
mother dear, in the facet ''u'
The poor parent didn't know what -
Her daughter could not afford to ba .,,.
out a position. aud competition was r.ul
II she changed. she might be iurnning ,sen'
bad to worse, and get n place where ,La
was in an even worse environment, ws.s
ought she 20 do about it7
| told the perpleXed mother that M 49,.
ter what privations she and her dauehss.
had to endure for the time being net ~
let the girl stay in the divorce ofBo. "
moment longer; that II was a posltion -.
n man stenoRra pher and not an innoo.O. ~.
girl that the moral effect Of havinS ~
transcrbc the eftentimes unspeakabls a.
tails connected with many divorce 60.
especially in New York State. wouId ~ y
far greater injury 10 her character than 49,
physical deprivation. '
The poet spoke truly who said;
Vice IL monster of such friEhtful milan
AZ to he hated needs but TO be seen: 7u
Yet seen too oft familiar with her fac.
We first endure, then pity, then embr,..
II is indeed true that as the mind ,h,-sS
so will the body eventually act We aIwsr.
sin mentally first before we do so nh,,S
caly. The constant association with vIcio,.
thoughts and scenes cannot helm havir, =
reaction on the mind Of young o.,
which Is like n wax surface responsive ~
every impression.
The more alien to her nature the dssn..
and more indelble becomes impression n,
very force Of contrast "
So let mothers take heed, lest in that,
desire for their daughters advancement ~
life they neglect TO find out the true detsn.
and environment of the work in which tbsv
are employed.
tCopyright 1917, hv the Bell SyndicatsN
Friday-"The Girl Who Was an Easy Mart -
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-27
OUTING FOR MOTHERS
$50 Women and Their Children Spend
Day in Hunting Park

More than ESQ women. with their chill
dren, are having an outing at Hunting Park
today as guests of the mothers clinic Of
the Children's Homeopathic Hospital. at
Franklin and Thompson streets. The clinic
will care for the small children while the
larger ones accompany their mothers. SO
that the women may not he hampered in
their frolics II II can be arranged, these
outings will he held weekly during the
summer.
The clinic holds regular meetings az the
hospital, where mothers may receive much
valuable Information free Of charge The
summer clinics are generally largely at
tended and the physicians have many
hands
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-27

themselves in politics, to which she, with
memories Of the French Revolution, very
cleverly retorted Sir when women are
liable to have their heads cut of It is
natural that they should wish to know
the reason"
This at the present time, when so direct
a tax as the income tax is the subject Of
much discussion, seems particularly APP
plicable. But just as war stimulates in
women an interest in public questions and
with It the suffrage, so men may be
brought to the conviction that, as women
e sharing the burdens, they should also
in all fairness share the ballot.
It seems hideously unfair to all women
in the United States that few hysterical
members of their sex can, by their i'll.
Judged picketing Of the White House,
ieopardze the whole splendid suffrage
movement
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-27
To the Editor Of Woma ans PAGE:

To the Editor ot Wondu's PAGE.
Dear Madam--PeAse suggest some Kap,es "a
NJ plAyed ny Older peopla at party on Julv 1
tMrs.D EDWARD r.
lf you want games TO be PLAYED indoors
or while sitting down these suggestions
may prove helpful: Let each player, after
paper and pencils have been distributed
think up the name OF a patriot then tumble
II, When the signal iS given each player
passes his paper to his neighbor, who tries
until the next signal to guess the word
This Is repeated until each paper has gone
the rounds and the answers are written
down one at time A good idea to lend a
little atmosphere to the affair is to have a
drum beaten by some one TO give the sig
nails. Another game Is 10 choose twenty
portraits Of patriots These can he secured
from old magazines or in penny prints from
the shops, Mount them on cards and num-
her them after carefully removing the
names, Award a prize for the one who
makes the greatest number Of correct
guesses. For another quiet game take part
ners, then distribute cards one TO each
couple, on which Ia written a portion of the
star Spangled Banner" with the adiectives
missing and blank spaces Cor the verbs n
preferred Then each couple must fll in
the spaces.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-27
LEAVES BABY WITH STRANGER
Police Hunt Young Woman Who Gave
Child to Girl

4 tall, dark young woman gave three.
othy slamenski, Of 1924 North Patton street
late yesterday afternoon at the Diamond
street entrance to Paramount Park, asking
her TO hold it until she got drink. The
woman went away and did not return. The
little girl called a park guard and gave the
child to him. II was later sent TO the Phila.
delphia Hospital The park and city unlite
are hunting the woman.