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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-11

enterprise will manufacturs a ma.
chine for washing bottles used b,
soft drink bottlers. The machine In
question is claimed to be the most
reasonably priced on the market, ana
is operated at minimum cost In aA-
dition the factory will turn out special
bottle cases Both machine and bottle
case are highly endorsed by bottiers.
the bottle cases having been sold IN
lots of seven carloads, or almost a
trajnload In single orders. They have
been tried out in several state ana
have given general satisfaction. This
plant will begin operation very early
next year and will employ a iarss
number OF persons.
Keeps Money At Home.
The new company offers a splendid
opportunity for building up great
industry and keeping money at home
which has heretofore been going to
Northern manufacturers, this class Of
goods having been made almost OK
clusively heretofore In the North The
Northern companies have been very
successful, in many instances expand
ing from modest beginnings to con
Germs with hundreds of thousands OF
dollars in ass ats.
One OF the marvels OF the age has
been the Development OF the soft drink
business. The volume of the busi-
ness in this country last year WIS
greater than all OF the money spent
directly BY the people for educational
purposes for all of tho schools of the
country. IT would huv 1850 pair
of shoes for every man. woman and
child in the nation and open SIS
bank account to start in life each OF
tho two million babies born last year
In this country. But those careful
business men who. have looked into
the soft drink business cay that il
is yet but in It's infancy and some of
the best-known and most successful
business men. bankers, merchants.
manufacturers and prominent citixana
have taken, this opportunity to jdenti-
fy themselves with concern of such
high promise as the American steel
and Bottlers' supply Manufacturing
corporation.
Arrangements are being made with
experienced men who have been con-
nected with Northern plants TO take
charge OF the manufacturing end Of
the new enterprise.
II Is said that a great many orders
for goods have already been rendered
the new enterprise.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-11
RICHMOND TO HAVE
LARGE NEW INDUSTRY
American Steel and Boters Supply Corporation Establish
Large Plant Here and Will Also Operate Plant at South
BOSTON, Well Known Virginia Capitalists and
Business Men in Enterprise Which Will
Keep Much Money at Home

Richmond viii soon number an I'M
portant new industry In its long list
OF successful manufacturing and in
dustrfa1 enterprises. The new tnstitu-
ton liz the American Steel and Bot
tiers Supply Manufacturing corpora
ton, with an authorized capital OF
three-quarters of million Of dollars.
The new company Is especially for
tunate In the men who are associated
with 1t. It's president is r. s. Barbour,
of South Boston, Va, one of the best
known business men in Virginia, and
a man who has a reputation for sue
cess In his enterprises. He has been
a leader for years in the moral life
OF the state as we'll as In business af-
fairs, and is popular from the noun
tains to the sea
The treasurer of the company IN
one OF the best-known business men
OF Richmond. Simon p. Jones num-
bers HIS friends here by the thous-
and and his name adds that home
feeling to the enterprise that Is of
value
To Have Two Plants.
The corporation has recently pur-
chased the plant. real estate build
ings and machinery of the Barbour
Buggy company and the Virginia
over the country. These plants are
Of brick and steel construction. with
foundation of reinforced concret. and
are fitted with excellent electric. water
and heating systems. At this sire
there are several acres OF floor space.
arranged for the loading OF number
OF cars simultaneously. having two
lines of railroad and private trackage
OF more than 900 feet. Investiga-
tons are now being made looking to
the purchase OF a suitable site for
the Richmond plant of the company.
and an extensive plant will be located
here.
At the Richmond plant the COM
panv expects to manufacture a soda
fountain that will be the last word In
sanitary perfection, white as snow
ball saving labor and furnishing
every possible convenience. A full
line of fount supplies and accessories
win be carried with this limo. and In
addition there will be complete
assortment OF rssta urant and dairy
equipment, that win have many orisf-
nal and unique features, adding to the
ease with which such WORK may be
carried on In a sanitary fashion.
A Bottle Washing" Machine.
At the South Boston plant the new
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-11

except by special arrangement
with the householder. Tuesdays,
Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sat
urdays, the closing hour viii be
1890 p NJ,
7, The use of ragtime and
dance records or the yAcsrels LIZ J.
prohibited on Sundays
s. Not more than two girls at
one time can have laundry privi-
leges In the kitchen. and advance
arrangements must be made on
each occasion with the house
mother
8. Each guest Is expected to be
neat and orderly in per person
and belongings. The occupants of
the different rooms are expected
to make a friendly and fair divi-
sion of duties In the daily sweep
ing busting, care of beds and
sanitation. All bowls Jars MUST
be kept clean and sanitary and
cared for before leaving for work.
Persistent neglect of this, and
general disorderliness will he
grounds for dismissal from the
home on the third complaint OF
the housemother.
10. Guests are expected to CO.
operate the householder to avoid
waste of food. fuel ana EnA
Gas must be turned OF by the last
to leave a room, ard upon re-
firing
IL. Eating between meals at
the expense of the house only by
special permission of the house
mother. All dishes or utensils
carried to the rooms must be
promptly returned.
IL. Guests are entitled to three
towels weekly. The maid viii
clean each room once during the
week.
Is. Breakfast, els TO 1880:
lunch, Il to 1; dinner. $50 to
$50.
As the price charged barely
covers the cost OF food and serv-
ice, leaving rent, fuel. and up
keep to be provided otherwise.
all who truly value the home will
gladly observe these regulations.
BY order of the
BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
The householder now in charge Q
the girls has had much experience
with young people and the details Q
sf!icient management, and II inspired
with the ideals which her responsible
position demands In her the girl
who are properly ambitious and self
respecting, will And safe counsellor
and trustworthy friend, as well a.
one who appreciates their need To-
diversion and youthful lighthearted
ness.
At. the Restover for Boys the house
mother has n family of thirty-twt
,oys. who deeply appreciate the hape
Its OF the home. A weli attended ant
interesting Bible class meets ever!
sunday in the living-room. In alterna
lion, at either the BE- s. or girls home
4 monthly party, lecture or entertain
EHeft Is given. and the personal Inter
sst of all who are interested in thi
use In welcomed at all times. The on,
thing of which the trustees and TIL
Social Service federation feel that the,
can never have too much, In the per
sonal touch of a real. human interes
In the individuality and personaiit.
81 these young people. For its high
est accomplishment, the whole en-
deavor needs to be raised above tn
purely unitarian plane, directing tn,
tho Aghts of all to the bctterment o
sociAy.
On Friday. November l6 the ladie
Of the federation will sell tags an,
collect envelopes in the city and sub
lrhs. for the maintenance % thss
homes
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-11


In vtep Of the tart that there are
increased demands fer rotension Of
pavements IN Picruond repairs for
existing paverneuts. and for greater
utiIi;y sArvlce throughout the CITY in
sewage systems and water mains. aud
taking into consideration the Increase
in the cost Of supplies auf sarzer sal
aries demanded b, city employees. sew
eral sweeping changes in the c.tc,s
finances have been aurEested Nv the
New YORK fnunlctpni research board
These suggestions 3ur1ude the abolish
rnent Of a uurnher o. officers ln The
various DEPARTMENTS AZ the elt, gov
eminent. the consolidation Of others
and the REORGANIZATION Of many or
the labor forces
The indebtedness Of Richmond at
the beginning 81 the FISCAL year was
Ronded debt E0hb On
FLOATING debt ...... E2242o 90
-------------
Total -xl7EsA4TS6 90
Tess
sinking fund -.....-. 4hfsg76 90
water bonds ......-.... et4s.0o ne
--------------------
Total ...s........... 6.Ies.276 %
This makes the total dent Of II lch-
monA stf 414lqq a., ner cent Of the
aHseasss Valuation Of the real estate
The city charter proyfdes tnat fha in
terest bearing dent Of the cify sfalt
mt exceea Is aer cEat Ct the taxable
real estate This leaves the city WIN
-, - -. -, e. 1on
aet MS sIn % -. eil%n St t,,.,4..
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80 80 .s.s - ,tt H..
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that n ran eonflnu. to fasua bands
with sound financial policy a. long as
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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-11
ADVOCATES ISSUING OF SERIAL BONDS IN
LIEU OF THIRTY FOUR YEAR OBLIGATIONS

Executive Budget System Requiring Mayor Consider and
Revise If Necessary Estimates of Departments and Defend
Council Floor Favored by Bureau Mayor Be Helms
and Not Figure Head Municipal Ship.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-11
MUNICIPAL RESEARCH SURVEY
SUGGESTS ADJUSTMENT Of MANY
POSITIONS IN CITY GOVERNMENT

Points Out Changes Consultations Reorganizaon and Com
bnatons Whereby City Can Save $4,000 Per
Annum- Revenue May Be Increased.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-11

Relative 20 restrictions on spending.
the ordinance on this question restricts
tho expenditures OF the first six months
TO one~half of the total appropriations
prohibiting the use OF expense appro-
'FiAtisns Tar salaries. wages. eta. Heys
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-03-16
GETTING READY FOR SUMMER FOES
BY PAUL PIERCE

the sake OF the rest of the family IL
10 isolate that child and keep II In
bed until IL RECEIVERS. The tubercu-
lar patient should be given a sunny.
own dishes, etc. In fact, no matter
what the liineGs--typhoid or what
isolation IN a sunny. well-ventilated
, roo = the modeIn prsseriptien 10,
a siekroom. plays its part In the
spring housecleaning. The open-air
sleeping porch has come % stay In
communities where the question gf
housewife sees that these alseping
porches are carefully screened
The painter called In for ais part
In housecleaning. makes every crack
insect OF a germ or a biz OF dust
may lurk. He's not only engaged to
make things attractive with paint
and varnish. but to help distnfect
working part OF the house must be
finished with hard enamel. 30 that
~ may be wiped with damp cloth.
But the housewife does not CON
nne her spring cleaning 20 the In
side OF the house alone. She goes
out into the yard and proceeds 10 do
some health saving work there. She
has learned--thru keeping up with
the propaganda OF her state and 10
cal health department. that the ny
and the mosquito are enemies OF the
family health, she has learned that
these insects breed in dirt pilea The
~ takes 20 dry dirt and the mos
quito 10 Etagnant water-even the
water In cid bottles and tin cans
form breeding places for the mos
quito.
SO. 90 get after the ny early. she
has the yard rAked carefully and all
the rubbish and bits OF decaying
gar baEe burned Places which are
questionable are dielnfected. Garbage
receptaelea piles OF stable refuse.
piles OF old junk and rubbish come
under her ban. Then. N she 10 q
truly wise matron. she influences her
neiEhbOrs 60 begin an early campaign
against the Nv and the mosquito. and
extends her campaign 20 the streets
OF her town and the vacant lots. OF
course she cannot 10 this az an In
dividuai. but she works upon public
opinion thru her clubs. or, she en-
lists the help OF her local health de-
partment Sanitary excellence In
town means cooperation Of house
holder and authorities
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-03-16
Aged Man Burned to Death

John Lennon. 30 years old who
lived alone In house az Jackson's
Corners. three miles south OF Wind
sor. WAS burned 20 death Thursday
morning when his house vas de
stroyed BY IRE. William Jessop. a
neighbor. broke in the door and
found Lennon under the stove. which
had fallen on him when the floor
had given way. Lennon Is said 10
be worth $4,000. but he has lived
alone since the death Of his sister
"a years ago. His only known rela-
lives are two cousins, Mrs. Adolph
Pero. OF Maidstone township. Ont,
and Mrs A. Walsh, 81 Detroit
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-03-16
BriIiidncy Marks
Symphony Program
Thursday Night

A stimulus was given the waninG
concert season Thursday evening.
in Arcadia. In a nne program. bril-
liantly played by the New YOrA
Philharmonic orchestra under Con
ductor Josef Stransky.
The orchestra which recently
celebrated It's seventy-nfth birthday
anniversary Is the oldest orchestra
In America. and the third oldest In
the world. II Is a splendid. well-bal
anesd body OF players with an IN
usually gifted leader in stransky
and It's visits 10 Detroit In the last
few years. under the auspices OF
the Detroit Orchestral association,
have served to make for II q large
following OF admirers and sincere
friends
Cesar Francis Symphony In u
minor. with It's gorgeous eoloring
and fascinating. recurrent theme
was the principal program number
with Richard Strauss tone poem
Don Juan" Theme and Variations
from Suite in q by TschAikowsky.
and Llszt's First Hungarian RhaR.
sedy as the other orchestral offer.
ings. The Franck symphony is \
composition so interesting and so
unusual as 10 stir within the lis
tener the desire 10 hear II again
and again. II was played with
great brilliancy by the orchestra
It's three movements make severe
calls upon the resources OF an or.
chestra, and the composition served
TO show that the Philharmonic has
not a weak spot in It's ranks The
men respond with the utmost pre-
eislon 10 Mr.. Stransky's baton. the
tone quality is particularly rich and
full. and the shadings delicate yet
clearly defined. The four numbers
chosen were OF special FIRE and col
or. and the impression Jeff by the
entire program was that OF havina
been with Eaily plumaged birds in
tropical gardens.
Nine. Yvonne de Trevilie wa
the assisting soloist giving tire
operate arias, Dear Name" from
"Rigoletto, 'Depuis lie Jour from
Louise" the Bell song from LAX
me" and "A Song OF Evening" tbs
latter composed by Concertmeister
Humiston OF the orchestra. Tn
song was a pleasing bit OF melody
but In too low a key for Nine d.
Trevilie's voice so that most OF IN,
time the soloist was lost complete
| ~ In the accompaniment OF the or
chestra
Nine Dc Treville's coloratur,
ability WAS evidenced in the verd
aid Delibes numbers. but curiously
enough. her best work was don,
in the vocally unadorned. dramati,
| Charpentier aria
The hnal concert IN the serie.
viii be given by the Chicago or
chestra. Wednesday evening. Abri
H. with Ernest ScheIling. pianist
as soloist
ELLA MAE HAWTHORNE.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-03-16
Russian Revolution Logical
Climax of Recent Political
History, Asserts Prof. Harper

CHICAGO. March 16.-Prof. Sam
usl Harper professor OF Russian
language. literature and history az
the University OF Chicago and who
IL considered the leading American
authority on Russian affairs. las
written the followlne for the United
Press dealing with the internal git
uation which brought about lhe rev
olutlon and overthrow OF ~ cEar'
Dr. Harper returned from Rusfe,
where he made study OF preseni
political, economic and social con
aitions. six months ago
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-03-16


Because. through our many stores, sell in such
quantity-because buy for cash-because pur-
chase in such unusually large numbers; can, and
do, at all times present wholly unequaed value. And
this $2l8 special is the greatest value at its price
have ever been able TO offer.
It's actual worth is far in Of this low price
Judged by any standard it is bargain of the most
remarkable character. We wanted TO break all
ords in the sale of single instrumental proce
before the cooperative advantage of the House
of Grinnell-and great purchasing and distribut-
ing power directed 10 this end together with sell
ing at unusually small percentage over wholesale
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-03-16
BY SAMUEL N. HARPER.
Written fOr the United Press.

written Tor the Onttco FrosA
The Russian eoup d'etst Is the
logical elimination OF The political
eituation Of these last few months.
In November last. when the duma
convened. complete change Of the
government system was demanded
The government had shown again
lts ineffioiency. this time In connec-
ton with the distribution OF the
food supply OF the country. The
government was actively interfe- iny
with the activity OF the public or
guniEstions working 20 support the
army and To solve the many prob
lens raised by the war. And h.El-
ly some members OF the government
were suspected Of pIoGermanism.
II was not considered possible for
a moment that Russia would betrny
her allies, but II was realized thai
the then prime minister Stu-Tner
might put his influence forward for
a premature conference Of the beIlig.
erents. such as Germany did In TACT
later propose.
On all these grounds the duma
demanded definitely a responsible
government. ministers responsible
to the representative bodies. This
demand was supported by the upper
house Of the Russian parliament
half of whose members are appoint
ed by the sovereign. And behinC
the dumA were these public organ
nations in which all classes yer,
represented--land owners peasants
members OF the liberal professions
manufacturers and workmen--ir
fact the Russian people
A few days after the duma had
issued its ultimatum. the minister,
OF war and of the navy addressed
| the duma reporting upon the wori
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-03-16

Grief over the loss OF his wife.
Who died in December, brought
deoth to Lorenzo ID. seliick, 80 years
G are. IN the home OF his daughter,
m. Frank A. Reed. No. Ss7 Hub
bardAve. Mr. Sellick was a well
Known Grand River-ave. merchant.
owning two general stores. He had
llved happily with his wife for 81
yoosy. and her death three months
80 Vas severe blow to him. They
~ known each other since they
UOee childrsn. Funeral services
vsse he'd for Mr.. Sellick In Mrs,
{Doed's home Friday afternoon. Mrs.
No. n the only relative.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-03-16

3 r the springtime. while the youne
z 80 fancy fightiy turns 70 rhonxnts
I, - mother are turning 60 thoughts
lii snsy are. too Years may
= ana years may 60 and genera
49, nay sosns and 60. but the stsr-
akoSoa OF . spring month. prefer
y 0h1y March for housscieaning time.
ne Only thing that has changed
- &1orp1nG 20 houseciea ufng--is the
go that the woman Of today not
a 6n1k a061tnhss the winters crop OF
Z mT1nA, root and dirt, hut she wages
(. - And the unseen foes 20 her
q nmliy's health and peace OF nnsnd.
1ko real battle OF houseeisaning N
nGv 0rried on outside the house.
Dp6u The entire premises notably the
n woman Of today has added 40
/. ~ crops OF assistants Formerly
$500 snwawed q man 20 cisan carpets
\ rtnn. doors. windows. blacken stoves
nn1 90 the hard manual labor. Today
80 screens and mend every FAULTY
6t6n{ng In door or window frame.
NUxtry possible place through which
nnvfhinR could penetrate her house
{g6D without--dnst. flies. mosquitoes
\ S1Slnst these Invaders Perfect nt-
!. III screen are needed In her sum
+ ~ campaign against disease. She
1o1Io IN the paper-hsnger and the
(. Ue1otsr a. her mother and grand
oeep or two further In herr direc-
11ooo 70 these two workmen-
~, Formerly. the whole thought In
HouoocioAninx wassrT must make my
h0uoe clean and shining from attic
- ceilAr.~ Tcdays thought iss i
81 ~ ~n<r q eff0Aal WHARF.
~ ths family health IL carefully
Runfdsd. must kill the old germs
0nd protect my family against the
new germs OF the coming sumner
0nnltary and free from all that helps
1foo6 and spread disease" Not the
Aouoewifeiy skill IN nghting dirt
4 19m}nates the modern women. ~ IL
( M ability 20 contribute 20 the fam
+ ~ health BY her knowledge and
oSnctics Of sanitation and all that
4kes for Individual and public
.. fne psper-hanser no longer
49, the new paper over the old The
6&1er must be scraped from the walls
00o1 these disinfected before the new
6n0er II put ON. Thus the germs OF
\ 6o5tosyear are destroyed in the
. f5ng peper-hangfng. The house
vile studies the purpose OF each
1oomL and applies her sanitary and
- = me- room 49, sne n ,s ,.. n5Is
- Iof bathroom and OF her kitchen
49, nS me s
aeksccm. e par, q nearly svs ny
n@N Wnerein the room may pe
oDofed - this room bright, sun
~ 9oefne walis ceiing. moor car
1urnisurs 70 plain and washable. so
~ the simple rugs and draperies.
NE room 10 one which may be shut
- HON the remainder OF the house
Vhon n ~ occupied by a sick child or
o1uIt. TIE room which can be con
vorto6 into n sfckroom IL especially
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-03-16

The compulsory arbitration Of dis
putes between organized labor and
corporations Ia 20 form the subject
OF a debate between teams OF
Swarthmore college and Trinity col
lege, OF Durham. N. C.. TO be held
this evening at smarthmore. Pa.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-03-16

cost, make this Piano at $2ls A CHANCE FOR
WONDERFUL SAVINGl
And, making IL more than ever extraordinary is
the fact that prices on entire line must soon i'm
crease $25 to 500 owing to the constantly greater
cost of manufacture, and consequent advance in
wholesale prices % go into effect soonl It's worthy
your investigaton-its Importance demands inn
mediate attention.
Wholly modern in construction; handsome mahog-
any or oak; douby guaranteed-the musical excel
lence and reliability Of this Piano are assured See
for yourself-AND AT ONCE-the remarkable bar
gain we present in this wonderfully popular Cooper
alive Sale Speciall
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-03-16

ponafioas Thursday 20 the fund
- - families Of the firemen killed
r. he FiSld-Fyfe blaze March 4
oneuntsd 10 SIS bringing the total
<Gax1bufions to date to S2.s71. The
lAannniam 0rotto viii give an en-
tnstalnnsnt In one Of the downtown
|6Hoaxsrs shortly. the proceeds to 20
- ehs FUND. Preliminary arrange
monts have set the performance 20
~ held In the Garrick either April
4 W9