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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-11
EFFECT WAR WILL HAVE ON
MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY
History Shows That During and After War Great Periods Of
Prosperity Evident and Richmond Has Splendid
Chance to Secure Much Business.

ing and wearing clothes shoes anu
other necessities and went into the
market to replenish their depleted
stocks they found that prices had al
vanced twenty to fifty per cent ana
delivery of goods very uncertain. rms
lesson was less than three years ago.
VIII they fall into the same error again
because of our break with Germany =?
II they do they will have greater cause
to regret II than before.
Understand, I do not advise specu-
lative buying, bat ] do most earnestly
advise merchants in our city. ana
throughout the whole country, to buy
literally and. when possible, even con-
tract for limited quantity or
goods or material for future delivery.
Such action will be the best business
Judgment they ever exercised.
Speaking now to our Richmond
manufacturers: Even II there Is
hesitancy on the part of dealers In
the line you manufacture. II your
statesmen do report falling off in
orders because of a scare" among the
country merchants. don't let that stop
your operations. make. make, make
UP to Your regular capacity; provide
Yourself with raw material. not alone
for the present. but contract ahead
for the future. because as certain as
the ebb and flow of the tides. as UNI
question bic as the law OF gtavitation
any actual hostilties with Germany
or any other country will bring on
even greater degree OF Industrial
prosperity than We now have and will
continue long after all present wars
cease.
A word TO the wise is sufficient;
simply don't make the foolish mistake
of thinking that war stops people from
eating and using the usual necessities
and even Injuries of life: in Judging
the future we must look o the past
and all past experience teaches that
more goods of all kinds are demanded
during war than during peace.
Let US OF Richmond, of Virginia, OF
the South keep on the even tenor of
our way. take advantage of the oppor-
tunity to do business. not permitting
the Northern manufacturers and Job
hers to reap all the profits that in
creased demand gives. God grant
there he no war. We do not want pros
perity AT the expense OF death and
sorrow. but should II came, ~emember
II Increases instead OF diminishing de-
mand for all kinds OF goods.
w. X BACHE.
Manager Richmond Manufacturers
exhibit.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-11
Wool and Wooden Fabrics.

So far as wool is concerned, the
German submarine warfare ia nor
likely to have much influence as II
appears at present. What wool Is to
be released by the British authorities
would come from Australia ard New
Zealand and not from the United
Kingdom. and there Is no suggestion
as yet that German underwater craft
are TO operate in the Pacific. In the
meantime, the wool arriving il mostly
from South America. and prices rule
high. There has been little further
contracting Of domestic wool. In the
goods end there has been a large dis
tribution for the season of overcoat.
ings ana wooden suitings and fancy
fabrics have been well taken. ThA
general disposition of mills Ia to ac-
cept contracts only up to the extent
that they have the raw material for.
While much business has been placed
on manipulated fabrics. there are In
dications that the higher priced cloths
have received a fair share OF favor.
In dress goods the demand has bean
largely for certain staples. and thu
average of quality Is rather higher
than in fabrics for mems wear. Prizes
does not seem to cut 10 much of
a figure when Il comes to women,D
clothes.-New York TImeA
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-11
Work For tho shipping BOARD

Doubtless among the other matters
which the new federal shipping board
will consider will be that OF the dis
elimination, II there be any, by for
eign vessels against cargoes of Ameri-
can origin or destination. Certain /,
Is that complaints of this were cur
rent long before the war. and the
federal trade commission has report
ed that the discrimination still goes
on. That report was denied by GER
tain ship owners II Ia true, but ii
was subsequently reiterated in detail
There have been intimations Of dis
elimination from South Africa and
also from the Pacific coast where Jap
anese were said to have been the Of
tenders. Then, too, the whole system
Of rebates and other preferences given
TO German shippers may have to be
taken up II only to ascertain how
far this Is calculated to put dif11cul-
ties In the way of establishing an
American merchant marine. The mat
ter Of reprisal may have to await the
result OF the decision by the United
States supreme court in the case now
before II affecting the validity of the
act granting a rebate OF customs du-
ties to goods brought in on American
owned vessels. That provision was
enacted with the qualification that IL
should not interfere with treaties.
When the war Ia over. however there
is apt TO be an overhauling and 4
recasting OF practically every CONNER
cial treaty in order to protect Ameri-
can interests against tariff discrimina-
tons, and this may render nugatory
the qualification mentioned. While
general rebate OF duties brought in
on vessels OF American registry may
help In way to make domestic ships
pay. the danger will be in the estab.
Hshment OF offsets by foreign govern
ments In the way of bounties or SUBJ
sides.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-11
DECREASE IN CRIME.
Pueblo County, Cnlo., Makes Remark
able Showing Under Prohibition.

fueOtO county, CniO., Makes Remark :
able Showing Under Prohibition.
remarkable decrease In crime for
the flrst year under prohibition ia
shown by the records OF Pueblo coun-
ty. Colo. Before prohibition came
crime Increased with the increase OF
population. but in 1915 there was a
great increase in population and pros
pertty, and heavy decrease in all
forms of law-breaking
The records OF the once of Sheriff,
John Mckee Show n heavy decrease
in felonies punishable by penitentiary
sentence, a still heavier decrease in
felonies punishable by reformatory
sentence. and big decrease in crime
among children.
Men under thirty years who commi,
their first crime are sent to the re.
formatory. The decrease In the mum
Der Of such crimes indicates that pro.
hibition was we'll enforced in the
county and there were fewer persons
entering lives OF crime.
The decrease in criminal cases
saved the county more than $4,000 in
fees during the year. On Christmas
day. 1915, there were sixty-two per-
sons in the county Jail and on Christ
mas day, 1916. there were only TWEEN
ty,seyen In jail.,,ssss, u =. ~, e.,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-11
Country Is I'm Good shape.

A variety OF opinions have been ex-
pressed as to the effect OF the policy
OF the central powers to sink with
out warning all kinds OF merchant
craft going to or coming from the en-
tente nations. While the general i'm
preston seems TO he that the policy
cannot be carried out either by the
use of mines or submarines. the mere
threat of attempting ii must needs
have a very different effect on both
imports and exports. AS to the lat
ter. It Is apt to restrict the shipments
to such things as foodstuffs and mu-
nitions as being most needed. When
it comes to imports. the abatement In
apt to be of manufactured goods. not
only because of the increased difficulty
in getting them, but also because buy
ers from this country will hardly try
to run the risk of going abroad to Sc
iect and order them. The matter OF
insurance. the rates for which are
likely to be quite excessive for a
while, will affect shipments both
ways AS to imports of really needed
raw materials. this country Is not apt
to suffer 10 any appreciable extent
even II it became involved In the
conflict, The most important Of such
materials are wool. rubber. silk. linen,
burlap. tea AMI coffee, hides, certain
chemicals and gums, sugar and to-
bacco Nearly all OF these are OBJ
tainable without passing through the
indicated danger zones. and some of
them-especialiy chemicals and dyes
which used to be obtained from
abroad are now made largely here.
This country Is In Il much stronger
position and more self contained than
1t was when the war began.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-11
RICHMOND STANDS
AT THE TOP OF LIST

The Babson Statistical, Report FOR
January shows Richmond as the most
active city in all lines OF business in
the Middle Atlantic section
An increase Of 40 per cent Is shown
for Richmond during the past month
as compared with January OF 1916
Coming from such high source
OF authority. this report lends touch
of conviction to the statement that
Richmond is enjoying an era Of pros
perity and business activity such as
has never before been known.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-11
GEORGE MAY, THE
KID NOW ON ROAD

George May. the kid" salesman
and able and obliging assistant Of
Uncle Billy sutton for the past two
years. Is now a full -fledged travelling
man. He left yesterday for q trip
into Ohio with a fun line OF Battle
Axe shoes
We predict great success for
George-he's just the sort of boy to
turn the trick: and while we mourn
his loss with Uncle Billy at the same
time, we Join our best wishes with
the many other friends for his s~5H
luck on the maiden trip"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-11
Ask For Pure Fabric Legislation.

An animated discussion was had at
the meeting of the Retail Clothiers
Association of New York during the
week over the question of having
cloths labeled so as to indicate their
contents. 1t was urged that mills
making fabrics should be compelled
to mark them in such a way as to
show the respective percentages OF
wool and cotton contained in them.
The resolution finally passed asked
for the enactment of law requiring
merchandise and fabrics to he labeled
"truthfully and correctly" stating their
quality. This Is what the so-called
pure fabric" bills had in view, and
IL was strenuousiy opposed to such
tracked in favor OF legislation modelled
on tho English merchandise marks
act. The objections to the kind OF
legislation the clothiers ask for are
many. One of them, for instance, is
that any mark put on by the manu-
facturer OF a. fabric will not be Wis
ible or known to the buyer of a gar
ment made of il. Then. again, it
would not be much information to
such n buyer 10 be told that one
cloth contained 20 per cent OF cotton
and another 80 per cent. These things
would have no meaning for him. But
under the merchandise marks act, a
penalty is provided for misrepresenta-
ton. Something made partly OF cot
ton cannot be sold as 'all wool and
the buyer would know what he was
getting. There is a fair chance that
legislation to this effect will pass
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-11
SPECIAL MEETING OF
u. G. T. COUNCIL SOON

Senior Counselor Ormonde Smith
says that a speeial-sfeet4ns Of the
local L. c. T. council will soon be
held for the purpose of initiating a
large number of candidates.
The recently organized degree
team" will get into action" and there
will be something doing.
Announcement will be made as TO
the exact date OF the special meeting
in sufficient time for all members to
attend.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-11
Retail Business Prospects.

Meanwhile. domestic distribution
OF goods in almost every branch is
proceeding on broad lines. Retailers
report increasing sales, collections re-
main good and the number of busi-
ness failures for the first month Of
the year is the lowest for n very
long period Whatever hesitancy there
may be in the primary markets is
not reflected In the dealings of the
general public. Buyers from stores
keep coming 70 this city from all over
the country. and their purchases are
mostly for immediate needs. Within
the next fortnight many of the larger
buyers and heads OF important retail
firms will be hero TO look over the
field and determine on how far they
shall venture in forward business. By
the time they are here the crisis
through which the country is now
passing will be pretty well deter
mined. and they will be able to gauge
the situation as il finally resolves it.
self. They may in some directions
adopt the policy of proceeding eau
tiousy and buying from hand TO
mouth as they have been advised. III
certain lines, however. they will very
likely be compelled by force OF cir
cumstances to take chances on the
future if they would be assured of
getting the goods they want when
they need them. Just al present.
however. caution is indicated in view
Of the possibilities
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-11
Fitting In And
Out of Richmond

count" Granger, with Straus
Brothers blew into town yesterday
looking fresh and fine. He says the
white lights" and other things with
stress on the other things") on Broad
street Saturday nights are so attrac-
tive, aliuring and seductive that he
just must run in each week to look
EN- over"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-11

Bank of Montciair OF Montclair,
n. c., has been admitted to member
ship in federal reserve system. Bank
has deposits of about $500. 900 and
is first state bank in New Jersey to
Join system
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-11

Coal production IN Ural coal fields.
Russia, in first six month. of 1916
was 702,724 short tons. a record out
put, and comparing with 6S3,50< tons
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-11

I congress. Afterward. to make II
thoroughly effective. similar laws Win
have to be passed by the various state.
as was done in the pure food laws
and in those relating to the sale Of
| opiates.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-11

Hunter Wagner, not the great must
clan. but Smith-courtney Co.'S genial
Eastern Virginia representative. says
he knocked them all over in Fred
ericksburg last. week and sent in a
batch of orders that forced him to
cover his envelope with extra postage.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-11

w. l. Wilson, with Arthur We'll.
still continues to roam the streets OF
our city. He just can't seem to tear
him self away"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-11

John w. Goode, with Etchison Hat
Co. who holds down the Chester
field interests In the local business
section. was seen rushing around in
much excitement yesterday searching
for a ork-screw. Now. we wonder
what on earth John could want with
such an article at this time
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-11

Leslie Reed and Ben Nelson with
Wilkinson. Williams & Reid. reached
the city yesterday with n wheelbarrow
full OF orders Their faces were
wreathed in smiles and they looked as
happy as two big sunfiowers
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-11

Madison Scott. with r. p. Stokes &
Co.. known as the PRINCE of Statesmen"
and pioneer of the wholesale hat trade
in this city. has just returned from
the far South He reports business
fine. and the very appearance OF our
esteemed friend Scott reflects. peace,
Happiness and prosperity.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-11

r. f Wall representing Smith
Courtney Co. on the c. & o. lines. re-
ports tine business all over his terri
tory. He raves, however, about the
bad roads in old Virginia. and says
his little Ford can only rant Bile
along" in the Shenandoah valley sec
ton.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-11

''Eugie" Hughes. OF HARRISON &
Co. gets Into the cNty nowadays at the
end of each week and has been seen
frequently vending his way toward
Highland Park with a neat package OF
Safnoset chocolates We are all wond-
ering who gets the nice candy Bob
Simpson says "E;uEhie" is in love. and
Bob ought to know
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-11

John Goode. the popular secretary
OF the L. c. T. local council. is on a
trip down in Y e. this week winding
up his tobacco business there We
viii have his smiling face with us
from now until next season
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-11

Leo Buchanan. CT the Wortendyke
Manufacturing Co. was in Harrison.
burg. Staunton and Roanoke last
week from which towns he reports r.
good business.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1917-08-31
Our Soldiers SpIendidly Enter
tanned.

A goodly number of the young men Of
this vicinity who will shortly enter the
army and navy Of the United States to
war with Germany attended as guests the
reception given in the Rockville High
School, on Saturday evening last. by the
ladies and gentlemen OF this town. The
program was attractive and the crowd
Of spectators large. Our soldier boys were
hrst feasted and then the meeting opened,
with Judge E. C. Peter presiding. by sing
ing Maryland. My Maryland. followed by
prayer by Father John T. COolahan ad-
dress by Mr.. Charles w. Prettyman read
ing by Rev. Willard F. Minnick presenta-
ton Of sweaters by Rev. A. T. Howard on
the part OF the lady donors; speech OF &C
ceptance Of donation by Lieut.. Griffith
Warheld on the part Of the soldier boys
singing Of America, and benedictiOn by
Kew John r. Henderson. A dance followed
The conclusion Of the program.
In part, the following is the eloquent
address OF Mr.. Prettyman:
In l776 our forefathers adopted yer,
d'snihed and virile statement Of principles
ior the establishment Of what has beer
epI'omized as Government "of the peo
PIE not favored governing class. bu
OUT OF the heart and thought Of the who'll
people Tor the people. not for the benefit
VI any class. but for all alike. rich and poor
earned and unlearned. by the people.
nut administered by any king. prince
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1917-08-31
Woodward-FIetchaIl Wedding.

The marriage of Miss Mary Clarine
Fletchall daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur
Poole Fletchall, of Poolesville, this county,
to Captain c. W. Woodward. jackson, Ca,
took place at O'Clock Saturday, August
25th. at the home of the brides parents.
The ceremony was performed by the Rev.
C. X. Ray, of the M. E. Church South.
Miss Virginia Lyddane. of Poolesville.
and Master Richard Owens. of Waynes-
boro, Va, a cousin of the bride. carried
the ribbons to form the aisle.
The bride wore a travelling costume Of
dark blue cloth, with white hat. gloves and
shoes. and carried bouquet of bride roses
and orange blossoms. She was attended
by her sister, Miss Bertha Fletchall who
wore gown Of blue crepe de chine.
Only the immediate relatives and few
intimate friends were present at the cere-
mony. which was followed by small re-
ception
The house was artistically decorated
with ferns and vines and lighted by can
dies. The wedding marches were played
by Mrs. c. X. Ray.
Captain and Mrs. Woodward motored to
Washington and from there took the train
for Atlanta. Captain Woodward is sta
toned at Fort Gordon. Atlanta.
Those present were Mr.. and Mrs. Vernon
Hempstone, Mr.. and Mrs. G. r. Gray, Mr..
and Mrs. Thomas Hoskinson. Mr.. and Mrs.
A. P. Fletchall, Mr.. and Mrs. William A.
Hempstone. Rev. and Mrs. C. X. Ray, Mrs.
R. S. Owens. Mrs. Thomas r. Hall. Misses
Rebekah and Dora Hall. dido Fyffe, Jennie
Pyles. Mary and Stella Hoskinson. Messrs.
Robert w. Hempstone. Walter Hoskinson
and John Fletchall.
The uncertainty of war orders caused
the change Of date of the wedding. which
was to have taken place in the autumn.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1917-08-31
Uncontested Nominations.

We hereby certify that, in accordance
with the provisions Of the Acts Of the Cen
eral Assembly of Maryland. the following
candidates having complied with the law.
and there being only one can didate or one
set Of candidates for the offices or positions
therein enumerated. said candidates are
entitled to certificates of nomination or
election as the case may be:
DEMOCRATS:
For Comptroller of the State Treasury
Hugh A. McMuIlen. of Allegany county.
For the State Senate-J. Dawson viii
liams.
For County Commissioners from the Fifth
Collection Decentralization W. Roby.
For County Surveyor-W Ernest 0ffutt
For Delegates to the State Convention
Lewis W. Barnsley. G. Rust Candy. Franz
|. Davis, James B. Jones and W. Outer
bridge Spates.
For Members Of the State Central Com
mittee T. Bogley and Charles T
Griffith.
For County District Committeeman
Laytonsville district. Thomas F. Hawkins
Clarksburg district. Eugene A. McAtee
Rockville district. second precinct. j. Abby
Henderson; Jamestown district, John A.
Hall Bethesda district. first precinct. II. j.
Hunt. 3rd Olney district. first precinct.
Washington B. Chichester; 0lney district,
second precinct, John Jones Gaithersburs
district. second precinct. Ernest d. Gloyd ;
Potomac district, John 7. Magaha: Barnes
vile district. F. Leonard Hays; Wheaton
district. second precinct. Enos C. Keys.
REPUBLICANS:
For Members of the State Central Com
mittee-Thomas L. Dawson, c. Scott Du-
vail, William II. Proctor. Sr., Paul Sleman
and Galen L. TAFT.
For Delegates to the State Convention
Willis B. Burdette. Cornelius W. Clum.
Harry A. Dawson. J. A. Warfield and De-
valid J. Willard.
For Comptroller of the Treasury VIM.
o. Atwood. of Baltimore city.
WILLIAM II. GRIFFITH.
LAURASON B. RIGGS.
THOMAS VTNSON,
Board Of Supervisors Of Elections.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1917-08-31

autocracy or any other class, but by tn
whole people acting for themselves.
Inc government has drawn the swort
nVe times in defense of these principles.
In l776 for the right to found the dow
eminent on this new plan.
In 1872 for the right to sail the seas and
nnd markets where we pleased and to rule
our own people and protect our own sea,
men without hindrance from any.
In lS46 when Mexico tried to force the
State OF Texas back to her government
when the choice of the people was fol-
freedom and union with us.
In 1898 when Cuba asked our aid to
free her from despotism and msrule and to
establish her freedom.
In 1881 when both sides shed their blood
and treasure for freedom as each saw it,
In all our foreign wars victory was ours,
and the Stars and Stripes have never We,
been lowered to an enemy
Again we are called to battle for the
same principles. We only asked to be lie,
alone. Germany said we must trade or
travel at her order and by her permission
alone. When we declined she destroyed
our property. killed our people. and again
and again broke her solemn pledge. So
that. after almost superhuman patience
and forbearance, we are again at war. 1t
is holy war in defense of life, liberty and
property, and will be waged until this au-
tocratic power is broken.
To you, our sons and the sons of our
friends, we commit the honor of your coun-
try. knowing it is in safe hands, and cheer
fully and confidently entrust to you the
defense of "our lives. our fortunes and our
sacred honor" Yours is not the only sac
rifice, for in you we are sending to the
front the very heart of our hearts and the
center and object of our hopes. our love
and our ambition. For we had looked to
you to take our places in the political,
social and business world. and carry to
successful ends those things which have
been the ultimate ends of our lives.
We have heretofore thought of you as
our boys. Tonight, in the uniforms of the
army and navy Of our country. we salute
you as those who shall save our country
from foreign domination and preserve the
liberties for which our fathers fought. They
founded the government, we have kept it,
and now we trust to you to protect and
save it.
We urge you to keep this thought in
mind, and in spite Of the savagery of the
foe, maintain your character as clean, brave.
chivalrous men, valiant in battle. fearing
no foe. but. when the strife is over, re-
specting the lives Of the helpless and the
property and persons of the unoffending.
So, please God. when you come back. as
we pray to God you all may come. you can
return with clean hands. heads erect. clear
eyes. and the proud record which will en-
able you to look into the faces of your
mothers, sweethearts, wives and fellow
men unabashed and unashamed.