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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-22
DON'T GIVE UNLESS YOU
KNOW.


So numerous are the appeals for
money coming nowadays to everybody
even suspected of having any of 1t to
spare that many people have fallen
into the habit Of responding to some
extent to each demand. That. In itself.
is commendabIe but a mistake made
by too many IS that OF assuming hon
esty TO he the characteristic ~ any
man, woman. or chtld who comes
asking a contribution for a good
cause.
The assumption, unfortunately. is
not a safe one Great numbers of
moved to engage in the not very
pleasant task of soliciting funds for
one or another of dozen meritorious
purposes. They are doing a lot of
hard work, and every cent of the
money they collect goes to the end
they designate. But there are others
ranging through various degrees of
virtue down through various degrees
Of vice to~out and -out swlndling, and
every one of those persons, too. does
his or her soliciting of funds In the
name of sbmebdy or something de-
serving of help
The better members OF this diversi-
fed tribe do turn over to the good
cause for which they speak the money
they collect--after they have deduct y
ed from II a commission, large or
small, aud their consciences are fair
~ clear. provided, OF course. they let
the givers know OF the division made
and are content with it, But there
are more than a few collectors who
collect entirely for themselves, util-
iztng ruthlesslv the opportunities sup
piled by the existing situation and the
T -
This is serious evil and II should
be stopped.
II would be stopped II nobody gave
money without some reasonable as
surNnee of the honesty of the appii-
cant for IL. The reputable collectors
never resent demand for such as
surances, and they can always give
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-22
A CHRISTMAS HYMN

Jerusalem. Jerusalem,
Lift up thy gates once mora
The soldiers of the Tenth Crusade
Are at thy temple door
Oh. raise thine ancient battle hymn
Where Godfrey died of yore'
Jerusalem. Jerusalem,
The Occur de Lions glance
Sa din's troth, the lilies on
The breast of knightly France.
The faith of Simon and of John,
Are thine inheritance!
Jerusalem. Jerusalem,
From heavens heights divine
They bend---thy warriors of old
Their gaze on Palestine,
Where, meath their crests, Is "Allenby
Engraven on thy shrinel
Jerusalem, Jerusalem,
Oh. set thy gates ajsr!
The Infdel and his ally
The Beast--shall pass afar,
And, or thy soldiers of the cross,
shall rise the Christmas Star.
KADRA MAYSI
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-22
FINED FOR VIOLATING
STATES CHILD LABOR LAW

A. l. Wasserman, groceryman of
No. 1s North Fourth street, was on
yesterday fined SIS and costs in the
juvenile court on a charge of violat-
ing the child labor laws OF the state
In that he employed children under
sixteen years ofSage in his business
Complaint was made by the state de-
partment of labor.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-22
WEEKEND MEDITATIONS
Little deeds of kindness.
Little words of love,
Make this world a heaven.
Like the heaven above.

We are approaching n season.
when emphasis should be laid
upon tho duty Of watching the
little things Of life, and taking
advantage Of them in way that
WITH accomplish the most good.
All the greet works OF God have
been done by doing our best un-
der all circumstances and with
what we have There is often
great power in small things, and
yet, few Of us fully appreciate or
place proper value upon what
are usually looked upon as the
little things Of life.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-22
VIRGINIA STEAMSHIP
COMPANY ASKS ADVANCE

The Virginia Steamship company.
which operates a line or the Malta
POM river from West Point to Point
ere, some distance above wakerton.
on yesterday submitted to tho state
corporation commission arguments
why freight rates on their itne should
be increased 90 1-s per cent. The
com mission took the matter under
ssxfxtmAm ant
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-22
Girls Coats, $1,000
$3.50 and $500

Values are unusual! There are styles that
originally sold for very much more. Models for
dress wear as we'll rs service, in the very best of
materials, velour, broadcloth, cheviots, mixtures
and velvets, in clever belted effects and gathered
backs. All have novelty pockets. Colors, navy,
cactus, rose, green, Copen, blue and mixtures.
Sizes to IA years. Excellent values, $1,000,
$3.50 and $500.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-22
a Dark Secret .

81 wonder whether daughter loves
that young man or not7 She's got
us ALI guessing"
Seems to he evan keeping him in
tho dark" suggested dad. who had
noticed that the gas I'm the parlor was
turned very low.--I.ouisvtlie Courier
Journal
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-22

We so often think. and so
many times say, "If I only had
that mans money or that mans
ability. / could and would do
much. but because We don't
happen - have these things, We
are content TO believe that We
cannot do anything worth while
hence, allow ourselves to do viz
tually nothing God doesn't
want us to do any other mans
work, or fill any other man
place. Rather. He wants us to
improve our own opportunity,
with the possessions and powers
He has given us II is great
thing for us to do our best, just
where we are and as we are.
God asks no one OF us to do
more than this. nor has anyone
any right to do less.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-22

them. 1t In the disreputable ones
who stand on what they call their
dignity and manifest either anger or
grief II questioned as TO their suthor-
Ity and asked to prove good faith.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-22
Our Apartment HOUSE.

OFT In the Silly night
[ hear the neiEhhors singing,
I hear the tomcats fight
Ard street car bells a-rinEing
hear the steam pipes clink
When things are growing chilly
And so sometimes I think
The night is not so sttlly
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-22


Editor Virginian:
Sir.-I have a little home partly
paid for, on the electric line north of
Rtei7mQpd J work III an Grace down
town and have 10 use the cars every
day The little investment made
In the home where my wife and two
babies live with mo is all l possess
outside a very small savings account
fnd one liberty bond
II the cars stop running as the
afternoon papers say they viii ] Will
have 70 move to the city To rent
ont my home now would be- impos-
sthie To find another home. in the
city, NJ a price within my means, at
this season, viii he difficult II not i'm
possible. The depreciation af value
on my small house viii just about
wipe out my equity
Is there an way by which this thing
can be averted? Does the state az
Virginia have SO little control over
/ the corporations which II creates
after they are created that one en-
gagged IN public service can quit bust
ness overnight without paying any at
ltention to the people whose homes
and livelihood depend upon that ser
vice.
Subj RIA MITE
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-22
Suits 1896 and 1925

Wonderful values in girls suits; sizes Il
to IA years; material in cheviot and mixtures;
colors Of brown, navy and mixtures; pleated
and gathered back models with belt and clever
collars than can be worn high or low. Extra
ordinary values, $3.50 and S12.95
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-22
G. w. X.

women, who have made almost
a complete failure I'm life, sim
ply because they have looked
with contempt upon doing the
small service at hand False
pride (which is a delusion and
snare). and a wrong concep-
ton OF what life really is, IL re-
sponsib1e In most of the cases
with which we have come in
contact. Had they understood
more fully the real meaning OF
life. and proftted by the eN-
nerjences of others, different
story might now he told. The
.gnasrnuch" OF Jesus. means
much--so much more than most
OF us think. His words were but
the express OF His own dairy
life. 40 task, from which the
slightest good might come, was
too insignificant for His notice
Yes. the power of little
things" needs emphasis today "a
never before. We have a splen-
did example of It before our
very eyes every day. In the I'VE
and -ten-cent stores. We won
der sometimes how they can re-
allie enough profits on such
small amounts to make ex-
penses." and yet, last year -four
Of the leading firrss engaged IN
this apparently little business
djd an aggregate business Of
nearly s15O.O00. 0oo--one Of
them reporting ss7,oo0.ooo as.
the amount of their sales for the
wear. These figures testify TO
the might OF so-called little
things"
Many small tasks are before
US daily Instead of despising
them. let us, IL possible. learn 70
love them. Phillips Brooks has
well said that s"duty makes us
do things well, but love makes
us do them beautifully" Dur
ing the days OF the coming week
many opportunities will be ours
20 show the Christian spirit In
'our little deeds OF kindness
our little words Of love"
word Of good cheer and encour
agement, a smile, a warm hand
clasp. deed Of charity. will not
only bring Joy and giadness and
happiness 10 those who may be
the recipient. but Will mean
much to our own life also. The
birthday Of our King should be
observed by WIS in n way we'll
pleasing In TtH sight.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-22

Found An auti-prohihjtiouist who
still protests though he neglects to
give his address. fperhaps he writes
editorial for the Tines Dispatch
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-22
SHOWING THE NOBBIEST
OF STYLES IN
Suits, Coats,
Dresses
FOR NOBBY DRESSERS

IT ODAY ''Old Santa will find here sur
/ prising values in outer apparel for Ibis
own little girl or miss. Tue garments, them
selves are too cunning for anything" Girlish'
Styles, such as young people love to possess. For
this reason, together with the real savings to be
effected. it would be difficult to imagine more
favorable buying opportunity than this:
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-22

Editor NirgiUan
Sir. Thank heavens. there ia one
paper and q few honest people who
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-22

No. friend the law lots the stock
holders do ~ they please when they
please.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-22
Serge Dresses, 1896

Navy blue dresses for girls of g. 10 and
IL years of age; clever styles daintily trimmed.
beted effects and plated skirts. These are real
values, stylish, as well as serviceable. Unusual
values, S5.95.
Floor West
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-22

We have known quite a good
ly number Of young mon and
The Prescott daily news., 1917-01-19
STAR AND KNIGHTS
 TEMPLAR HOLD INSTALLATION

The Prescott lodges, Eastern Star and Knights Templar, held joint installation last night at their hall. After the officers were installed and other business was attended to, ban quet was served by the ladies of the Eastern Star. The meeting was also favored by musical selections by Mes danes Jewel Wilson and Inez White and Fred Powell, most entertaining readings were given by Miss Erin Iigginbotham.
 The Eastern Star officers installed were: Mrs. Martha Stainton, w. M.; w. A. Huff, w. F.. Yrs. Mabel Greene, A. M; Mrs. Mae Thrasher. Sec; Mrs. Anna Lewis, Treas; Mrs. Susie Allen, Con-; Mrs. Myrtle Gee, A. C.; Mrs. Gertrude Calhoun, Chap; Mrs. Jewel Wilson, marshall Mrs. Willie Wilson, organist; Mrs. Bessie Wal Ter, Adah; Mrs. Mary Haynie, Ruth; Mrs. Kate Buchanan, Esther; Mrs. Lena King, Martha; Mrs Addie l.. White, Electa; T. c. Thrasher, warden .C. L. Green, sentry. Installation con- ducted by Mrs. Lillian Cress, asso- .ciate grand matron of the Grand Chapter of Arkansas, assisted by Mrs. Bessie Greene of Hope, grand marshal of the Grand Chapter of Arkansas.
 The Knights Templar officers in- stalled were: W. A. Huff, E. C.; Adam Guthrie, Gen.; w. K. Buchanan, c. G.; Geo F. Cress, Rec; Thos. C.. McRae, Treas; H. Stainton, Prel.; D. c. Thrasher, Sent. Installation con- ducted by A. M. Ellsworth and J. R. York, P. c.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-01-19

Three rabbits purchased eat just as good as the three that you kill, is the policy of A. M. Westmoreland of the Mcdaniel Hardware, who went rab bit hunting a few days ago and ac- cording to a witness in the case, killed only three, but purchased three more from the said witness, a little negro lad, and it is supposed that MT. Westmoreland forgot to pay him and said witness immediately upon arriv- ing in town went to the hardware store to collest, which explained how the hunter killed" the half dozen cotton-tails alone. Moral: Get rid of the evidence before reporting your luck.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-01-19
BIC PLANS FOR STATE
 TEACHERS ASSOCIATION

Plans are well under way to make the forty-ninth annual session of the Arkansas State Teachers Association which will be held at Little Rock, March 29, 30, 31, 1917, the best suited to the needs of the teachers of the state of any meeting that has been held.
 The general theme of the meeting will be Educational Preparedness" ;" and Col. R. c. Hall, the president of the association, is now putting forth every effort to secure the best talent to be found for the general programs.
 Secretary Laseter has moved his headquarters to Little Rock and will conduct the campaign for attendance from there. He states that there was never greater interest manifested by the teachers of the state in this work and predicts that there will be an at tendance of $500 this year.
 The advance enrolment has already begun, and Supt. John Baumgartner and his entire faculty, at Brinkley, have enrolled. Every teacrer in Ar kansas should be member of the Ar kansas State Teachers Association.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-01-19

F. A. Edwards of Malvern, is in the city today making arrangements to go to Urbana where he will be book keeper for the Junction City Lumber Co.
 Misses Martha and Mary Beidelman who are attending the Texas High School at Texarkana, are here spend ing the week end with their parents, MT. and Mrs. L. P. Beidelman, and friends.
 According to Assistant Postmaster Hirst, Route No. 3, running out of Prescott will at an early date be ex- tended three miles, making it a stand ard route. At present there are five standard routes out of the city.
 MT. and Mrs. H. o. Greene of Hope, was in the city last night. Mrs. Greene who is grand marshal of the grand chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star of Arkansas, assisted in the joint installation of the Eastern Star and Knights Templar.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-01-19
RUSHING MEASURES
 WITHOUT INVESTIG ALTON

Little Rock, Jan. 19.-The greatest evil of short session of the legisla- ture is demonstrated daily in the sen ate, where measures are rushed through without investigation, if the author states the bill is local in its application, and sponsors it. The Senate and House have both been working rapidly to introduce as many local bills as possible in order to get them considered by Gov. Brough, who has stated he will not receive any local bills that are passed if they were not pending at the adjournment of the Assembly for the week.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-01-19

Nyal's Wild Cherry Cough Syrup for Coughs and hoarseness, 25c, at Hesterly Drug Store.
 For fire, lightning, tornado and automobile insurance see F. E. Mur- rah, at the Bank of Prescott. d-wtf
 Olive Oil Emulsion for Colds, La Grippe, Weak Lungs. Guthrie Drug Store.
 At the Park Hotel: Jas. E. Casper, Malvern; W. V. Cushing, J. c. Finch, D. Civilty, V. L. Crawford, St. Louis; C. M. Welkley, Athens, Tex; K. E. Kimbrough, Chicago; Ira L. Klein, E. S. Stron, J. P. Reynolds, J. M. Sholt, Little Rock; D. Scott and son, Me Caskill; R. L. Reed, H. w. Holland, Jonesboro; w. c. Fletcher, Indian apolis; C. II. Fletcher, Hot Springs; F. D. Stone, Memphis; w. M. Mercer, Washington, D. c.
 Kekuku's Hawaiian Quintette, the next number on the Lyceum course, will without a doubt be the best num- Der of the course, as everyone knows who has been fortunate enough to hear the singers from Hawaii, they are the originators of the most beau tiful and soothing music in the world, both instrumental and vocal. Pres colt is fortunate in securing this ex- cellent attraction and you will cer- tainly miss a musical treat if you do not attend next Monday night, Jan. 22.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-01-19

Marie Walcamp and G. Raymond Wye saved the Universal Company several thousand dollars recently when fire broke out in one of the cabins at Universal City. Miss Walcamp braved the dangers of fire and smoke and carried an armful of newly-made films, and had started back for more when Mir. Nye interfered. The plucky little star was nearly overcome.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-01-19
Mdgdsines and Popular 0pyHght
 Books Qt esterlyS.
Local News

Read this weeks Saturday Evening Post.
 Bill Bronson and Fred Guthrie are hunting quail in the sticks north Of the city.
 c. H. Fletcher of Hot Springs, was a city visitor yesterday.
 Dr. J. T. Sandlin of Emmet, spent this morning here on business.
 New shipment Flower Seed at Hes terly Drug Store.
 Vinol the modern tonic. $1.00, at Hesterly Drug Store.
 M. w. Greeson came in last night from a business trip to Searcy.
 J. A. White left this morning for Deanyville on hunting expedition.
 Bill Sampson, road overseer of AL bany township, is trading here today.
 Esquire Murrah of Albany town ship, is among the traders here today.
 Actoids act actively for Constipa- tion, Biliousness, 25c at Hesterly Drug Store.
 Ct,11 hot ho of the West Side Barber Shop.--You are next. Cragan & Cummins.-Advt.
 D. Scott and son Roy of McCaskill, were in the city for few hours yes terday.
 Mrs. Jeff Freeman of Green River, Wyoming, is in the city as the guest of Mrs. Tom Duke.
 Among the prominent visitors to Prescott yesterday was w. B, Mercer of Washington, D. c.
 B. F. Jordan is reported i'll at his home with serious case of lagrippe.
 K. R. R., satisfactory remedy for Rheumatism, $100 at Hesterly Drug Store.
 w. B. Garrett, who has been in Prescott for the past three weeks, left this afternoon for his home at Mount Moriah.
 ". c. Freeman of Memphis, with the Ford Motor Car Company, is in the city today looking after the Ford business here.
 Among those confined to their home on account of lagrippe are: w. W. Dickinson of J. E. Barham's, and P. s. Harrell of the City Grocery Go.
 Rev. J. A. Henderson, presiding elder of the Prescott district, left this morning for Nashville and other points on his rounds of the district.
 Miss Sarah Griswold home demon strator for Nevada county, attended the Profitable Farming Campaign meeting at Boughton this morning.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-01-19
Telephone 294.
GOV. BROUGH SIGNS BILL RE-
 DUCING COMMISSIONERS

Little Rock, Jan. 19.-Gov. c. H. Brough signed the Held bill reducing the number of commissioners of Fort Smith from five to three. This is the third act to be signed by Gov Brough so far.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-01-19

ACTOIDS Act Actively.
 ACTOIDS Act Pleasantly
 ACTOIDS the Laxative Anti-cOn- stipatiOn Tablets.
 ACTOIDS are for sale at Hesterly Drug Store.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-01-19

Coldine Tablets will break your Cold. 25c at Hesterly Drug Store.
 FOR SALE-One Todd check writer one Burroughs adding machine, prac- tically new, at attractive prices. Pres colt Hardware Company. 1Sd3
 Cherry Bark Cough Syrup, pleasant and effective Guthrie Drug Store.
 WANTED to rent or buy horse or mule to make small crop with. Phone 364, Snodgrass & Lewis, Plumb CTS. 23d6w
 News was received here today of the death of Mrs. George Rhodes at Hot Springs last night at 12 o'clock. The husband of the deceased is a former resident of Prescott, having moved there about three years ago, where he was married.
 County Judge J. w. Franks ar rived home last night from Little Rock where he attended the county Judges Convention and the Good Roads Convention. Judge Franks states that very enthusiastic meet ing was held at both conventions and steps were taken whereby the whole state will be greatly benefited.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-01-19

NyaPs Wild Cherry Cough Syrup for Coughs and hoarseness, 25c, at Hesterly Drug Store.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-01-19
COLDtNE

For Colds, LaGrippe, Coughs. Re- lieve constipation.
 Contains no Quinine.
 For sale at Hesterly Drug Store.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1917-11-01
FUNERAL FOR MRS. HALFoRD
Services Held In Home Near Grange
ville-Burial at Winona.

Funeral services for Mrs. Clara Viola
Halford, who died October 25, were held
Saturday morning in the family home
northeast of Grangeville, the Rev. II. ].
Wood officiating. The body was taken
to Winona, there it was inferred in the
Hopewell cemetery.
Mrs. Halford, whose maiden name
was Jones, was born April 10, 1S4S in
Madison county, Wis, and at the time of
her death was aged 50 years. Sse was
married to George Parks, who died a
number of years ago. Mr.. and Mrs
Parks were the parents of six children:
Mrs. Hattie Roakey, Winona; Mrs. Cora
Shark, of Denver, Colo; Mrs. Minnie
Howe, Wheeling, Mo-; Merton Parks,
Wheeling, Mo-; Edgar Parks, who died
in 1907, and George Parks, Grangeyillc
Mrs. Parks was married to John Hal
ford, who survives her. To them four
children were born. Anna P, who died
in early childhood; Mrs. Alive Cash,
Grangeville; Mrs. Olga Genger, Fair
field, Mont, and Mrs. lima Warden,
Grangeville.
Mrs. Halford joined the Congre4a
tional church when young woman.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1917-11-01
MEETING TO BE HELD IN GRANGE
WILLIE FOR PURPOSE OF Re-
UNITING MEMBERS.
COMPLAINT ON WHEAT PRICE
A. A. Elmore of Spok Says Growers
Are Not Receivin ing Enough for
Bread Product.

Reorganization Of the Grangeville
local of the Farmers union probably
will take place Move ember IT. as result
of meeting held in the Odd Fellows
hall here, on Friday.
A. A. Elmore of Spokane, national
organizer of the Far mers union for the
states of Idaho, Washington and Ore
gon, was present at the meeting held
Friday, and address ed a small gather
ing of farmers. Since notice of Mr..
Elmore S appearance came shortly be-
fore he spoke, but few were in atten-
dance at the meeting
Declaring that the farmers of the
Northwest are asleep, and therefore
did not receive a just price for their
1917 wheat crop, Mr.. Elmore told of the
benefit that the farmers might have re-
ceived at the hands of the wheat price
fixing committee, had they been ade-
quately represented thereon. The speak
er made a plea for organization among
the farmers, and for determination to
make the organizat ION worth while.
Mr.. Elmore referred to the strength
of labor unions and the alertness of the
members to their q wn interests. He
SAID the labor unions are taking adyan-
tage of the farmers because of the farm
ers' inactivity.
Critizing differe initials in wheat
prices, based on the b2.20 price of wheat
in Chicago, he said that the northwest
should receive mo re money for its
wheat. Seventy five percent of the
wheat grown in the northwest, Mr.. FL
more declared, is consumed in the Paci
fic coast states, Alaska, Hawaii and the
Philippines.
Farmers present at the meeting were
for the most part in favor of reorgan-
ization of the local union.