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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-13
PROHIBITION" AND REGULATION
IN CINCINNATI.

ON Saturday night, October 5. the
mayor and the board of health OF
Cincinnati issued decree prohibit
ing all gatherings and meetings OF
every character. The notice OF tho
action OF the board OF health was
posted consptcuousfy in the nnal edi-
ton Of the Times-star OF October s.
This closing order went so far as to
include not only public meetings for
The fourth liberty loan. all churches.
sunday schools and all public schools.
hat included as well public weddings
ard funerals. sewing circles Of, the
Red Cross and private schools Of all
b3nds In short. the order specified
a}ntsat every gathering or meeting
where any considerable number of
persons were Iikoly to gather for any
purpose The prohibition was most
drastic and FAR reaching.
The outstanding exception to this
weeping prohibition order. aside from
that n public restaurants, was the
saloons Of Cincinnati Instead of
prohibiting The operation OF saloons,
Il ~as announced in large type that
the ~yloons we're ITO Remain Open"
\ Cincinnati morning paper of oc-
to5er 8 indicated that the board Of
health had decided TO keep watch
on the saloons and similar institu-
tiona ana have them properly regu-
lated.
This very evidently represents what
might wen be termed the Cincinnati
plan" When great emergency like
the present once arises. practically
everything else must be prohibited"
but The worst that the administration
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-13
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BEDFORD FAIR OPENED
WITH BIG CROWD WEDNESD

Bedford. Va, Sept 12.-The seventh
annual exhibit OF the bedford county
iair association was opened to the
public Wednesday with all indications
of its being one of the most complete
and most interesting fairs in tho his
tory OF the association. Never before
mas the exhibit hall presented n more
attractive appearance. The exhibits
are well arranged and everything looks
clean and fresh The management
has promised every precaution pos
slhle 10 ward off possible contact with
influenza germs and with good man
aGcment Il is maintained that the pa
irons Will be as free from contact
with the disease as viii those passing
alohg the streets or through the stores
With clear skies. pleasant weather and
the excellent condition of the roads.
q record breaking attendance is ex-
pected.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-13
OF THANKS
FROM $1,000 CHILDREN
Starving Children in Europe Thank
L. :. for Food Saved ny Citizens
and Sent Across.

Especial to Tho Richmond sNtrginian.) !
Roanoke. Va, october speak I
ing at stanton last week, Herbert
Hoover stated that while in London
on his recent trip abroad, he received
fifty-five thousand letters from chill
drru thanking the Unlted States for
having kept them from starvation.
In other words, by doing without a
little -four. a little sugar and putting
themselves to a small Inconvenience
the people OF the United States, with
out impairlng their own efficiency,
without Suffering single pang OF
hunger kept alive fifty-tiVe thousand
children, sire gtbenod ard @ne@lrac-
cd armies in the feld ana gave sew
!lfc to workers at home How many
other children owe their lives to us.
none will ever know.
We are glad that Mr.. Hoover mem
toned these letters. Ii brings The
subject of conservation so close home
to us, helps lis to understand and
grasp the situation so much better.
Figured in bushels and pounds and
tons, our part in this glorious accom-
pishment seems cold and business
like. We can visualize the little hands
stretched out for bread, the brave
soldiers disheartened. a civil popula-
tion unable TO bear up and carry on"
MI ItpoFtI says anu Mr. Hoover
knows, that one hundred and fifty
million people have been stripped of
lands, machinery, stock and every
facility for self preservation by the
Germans Driven back within their
own borders the Germans Will still
leave these millions helpless They
must have food until they can once
more 40 something for themselves.
That food must come from MS, be
taken from our surplus, our savings.
There is no other source in all the
world.
What will we do? Shall we COM
plain or shall we continue like the
Christian, Cod fearing people we like
TO call ourselves, to fill the empty
hands held out TO us? Even though
1t hurts us. VIC should do this thing
little sugar and -four and other
foodStufs done without and fifty-1ve
Thousand children spared to live and
play and grow up to fullness of man
hood and womanhood- would that
one such letter as these might be
framed and hung in every home in
this faut 0f plenty.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-13
HOW THE PRESIDENT
VIEWS OUR SOLDIERS
JOSEPH u TvMgfr3T,y

! r
hon I look NJ you, I feel as If I
also and We all were enlisted mon
Not enlisted IN your particular branch
Of the service but enlisted to serve
/ tho country. no matter what may
come even though we may sacrifice
our lives in the arduous cndeavor
These words, spoken by the pre 81
dent a few months before tho begin
ming of the war, express AS well as
anything he has since said his atti-
tude toward the men in khaki. His
conception Of the duty which every
American owes the nation is thor
oughly known. but was special sig
nificance and very deen sincerity in
this though OF himself and other
members Of the government AS tho
com panions OF tho soldiers In the
ranks.
His private writings and his public
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-13
THE NEED OF sCOUTMAsTERs.

II liz com petent to solve tho problem
The requirements for a scoutmastcr
are very ple-intercst in boys re
Wondering your own boyhood; desire
TO serve, doing your bit in training
some soldiers younger brother. a
clean, manly character. TO influence
The boys by example, d little time, one
meeting week at night. No pre-
There are more than five men avail
able for every scoutmaster who will
be called. AS has proven To be the
case heretofore and in England, men
beyond the draft age as well as men
within the dsaft~ase> who arg FsreSvcnt-
ea from taking an active part in the
war, viii welcome tho opportunity of
giving definite service in order that
the scouting program viii not suffer
because of the requirements or the
wartime conditions.
The scouts wear their uniforms by
authority Of section 1875 Of the army
reorganization law of june 3. 1915,
and are chartered by congress. Khaki
means service!
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-13

Men who are disqualified for service
IN the army or navy should respond
right nu~ to ths call Of the Boy Scouts
scf America for scoutmasters.
~ What SORT Of men are wanted Well.
smen who have been regular boys and
~who haven't forgotten how, Scout
ssnnasters that can be chuns with boys
big brothers without OVERRIDING II.
sxeal pals--they want such men.
The boy isn't probiern--he Just
J, wants some one he can understand
Ind who understands him. Boys by
the hundreds are applying every day
sSand being refused f1ecsaofse practically
e1eyery troop has It's maximum strength
kAns1 There are NOT enough scoutTnas~
Lars TO take care Of new ones
No other organization Is so well
nf4ed to%4ake up Tins training Of boys
- the scout organization. which is
20 well established that IL needs no
sDefcnss or cx planatinn. The training
Kfves 10 boys has been commended
y the groajest public men of Amer
-. and the ls nc question but that
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-13
SHALL WE OPEN THE WAY TO BERLIN WITH BLOOD
OR BONDS7

''+e HFHS "' W.
worth 70 Us more '-'''i' '''
pressed M TERMS - O''''
II we provide plenty q '''''"a '''''
PienT OF Shei's' we mas sui ia
a greater mum Der - ''''S' ~ :
ana hooor WI" e'''ie '''F ~
Ter inc victory ~ ca. ''''H,
steie tt'e'' success WIN 'e@S S''''''''''s
OF lheF o'"o"'
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-13

Artillery is one of the most import
mt factors in the allie8 program o.
massed advance toward Perrin FOR
ks3timate and lasting victory
This is no dispararement of the
3n,her branches OF the service. rather.
recognition of the value to Us q
5me lives Of the men In al branches
For artillery. as nothing else. clears
ssse way for our men who are march
A3rS now toward The Rhine The big
inns level barbed-wire entauElements
1xticA otherwise woula hold our mea
In the open IS targets Ter German
A<un Gre RIA euus destroy formidable
Asxaens ard oe,!.e-ata tAe deadly ma
keA.ne-xun nests RS gums break ny
|fnnes az communication and make
4aixns aiascul; They assure a maxi
unun Of safety for our infantry waves
they save the lives Of thousands
~ our gallant fighting men.
Now. shese Rig guns are expensive.
IA sixteen rife FOR instance. costs
sjei1Aeoo to build ny the time It Is
1nansported TO France and propcrly
|3mounted on a mobile fighting plat
lform its cost runs up 70 more than
half million dollars, And chen 4
s.coets $1,000 to shoot just one she'll
u Expensive. yes, but it saves lives
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-13
-Buy Liberty Bonds-
In NtHiRURG MERCHANT KILLS
HIMSELF IN PUBLIC PARK

l@hchhurg, Va. Oct, 12.-W. Engle-
bert Victor, age about forty-seven
years, vice president and general man
ager of the j. r. Miller company one
or the largest department stores here,
committed suicide in a pavilion in
Miller park by shooting himself
through the head. Worry, due to i'll
health, is thought to have caused his
breakdown, He was a mem Der of the
memorial Methodist church and is
survived by his widow.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-13

Virginia mother. who took 1t for
granted that he was just as much in
terested In her fine soldier boys as
she;
Dear Mr., WiIson--Perhaps
you will think me presumptuous
to write letter TO you, but we
are all one thing--ioyal Ameri-
cans. / simply wish to let you
known what one West Virginia
woman has done for our country.
/ have sent two stalwart. strong,
healthy boys TO the front. Per-
haps you have already met them,
While IL hurts me very much to
bid them goodbye. yet | know
that our country needs them and
I must not mind a few pangs.
/, They have both written a lot of
letters and sent me their pictures
in uniform, Of which / am justly
proud. l enclose one to you. 1T
you have time. Mr., Wilson, and
want to see a healthy man. go
to Company y. Sixth Regiment,
Just arrived il, Washtrrto q. G,
from Colum bus. Ohio, and ask
for PRED anti t1etita- NJ ever \ m
- trrce-~er1ta,- zAnd-den't- II far
get, please to return my treas
ures tthe pictures) and ohlige,
MRS. LOUIS MEYER"
Wheeling. w. Va
The suggestion that a president OF
the United states took up two boys
In passing regiment and admire
their stalwart lighting ability might
appeal to some people as amusing 1t
did not comm end itsef in that light
to the president. Here is his reply:
My Dear Mrs Meyer:
Af
warmed my heart Your feeling
about your sons IS the feeling
which | should think every mo-
Their in whom tho true spirit or
motherhood and Of Amerieanlsm
dwel}s would have. and like to
believe that if Is true that the
country is fun of mothers Of the
same heroic ana self-sacrit1ctng
sort. II quickens my pulse ana
strengthens my belief in the
splendid capacity of this country
10 meet every crisis OF this sort
to receive such a message as YOU
have been gracious and kind
enough to send NE, and shat
treasure 1t in my heart as typi-
cal expression of devoted Ameri-
can womanhood.
CORDIALLY and sincerely yours,
.sWOOpROW WILSON"
These letters from the president 10
parents OF soldiers have been select
ed AT random But they convey At least
a suggestion of the intimate, personal
interest he entertains toward every
one of the several million splendid
young Americans enrolled fer the ser
vice in which he feels that he, too. IS
IAN enlisted man Prom Going
i over"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-13

The only difficulty about reprisals
i.s-1hat the allies ART tee civilized Is.
Trr-TCr Them IN KIND, They Just can't
match the Hun in depravty.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-13

Even being a bond Stacker NAV
have compensations, for a headline
says a lovely movie queen sIaps 'em.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-13

Fullhack Flu scored the FIRST touch.
down in intercollegiate football
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-13

Turkey appears keenly aware OF the
near approach OF the last Thursday
in November.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-13

It's pity Bernstorff got away be-
fore we caught UP with him, as Hin
hisSey would say
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-13

of Cincinnati can bring itself to de-
cree for the saloons is a measure of
regulation"
How long will the Christian and
moral forces of Cincinnati permit the
liquor traffic to dominate that city's
life? How long will the outraged
moral citizenship OF a state like Ohio
permit a city so controlled to set at
naught. by one means or another. the
will OF majority OF the people OF
the state?
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-13

The Lithuanian language is one Of
tho oldest but those who use it know
what liberty" means.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-13
Excellent Values in
Quit ng Night Gowns


For Women, We are offer
ing Outing Gowns at prices
we cannot duplicate them for
in today's market.
White Outing Gowns, with coll
lars or collarlcss, neatly stitched
and well made. St25.
Fajama Gowns. with three silk
frogs, Of good quality outing, s2.ao
Coiorcd Outing Gowns, all sizes,
neatly trimmed with braid, 81 80,
Solid Pink or Rlue Outing Gowns.
with silk frogs. $500
Also Outing Pajamas-~one or
two piece style--and outing skirts
Second Floor. East
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-13
Engraving
Place Your Order
Early.

our sample books containing
Engraved Cards for Christmas are
now ready, and we invite You to
see them. We ask all persons in
early as possible. so that we can
have your work done while the
engravers are still here to execute
same
The new designs are beautiful
heretofore will be given all orders,
Basement, South.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-13

Virginia mother. who took 1t for
granted that he was just as much in
terested In her fine soldier boys as
she.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-14
No. 1904 East
Broad Street
RICHMOND. VA.

In execution of a deed of trust dated
October H. 1910, and recorded in tho
office OF the Court of Chancery in tho
city of Richmond, Va, in Deed Book
COBB. page 81, default having been
made in the payment of the debt there
in secured. and being requested so 10
do, We will sell. by public auction. on
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10. 1918.
on the premises. at 6 o'clock p. NJ. tho
He.mentioned property. more fully
described as follows:
Commencing at point on the north
inc of Broad Street 353 feet east OF
northerly direction at right angles
with Broad Street 1870 feet to an alley
in common % feet wide. thence east
wardly along the line of said alley 10
feet. thence in a Southerly direction lei
feet. more or less, to Broad Street.
thence westwardly along the north limo
OF Broad street twGnty-Sevcn (2) feet.
moro or less. to the point of beginning.
TERMS: Cash sufficient to pay the
cost of executing this trust. any taxes
that may be due and unpaid: Il ratabie
proportion of the taxes for the year
1918. any insurance premiums that may
DE due, and to pay a note for $4,000
anu interest thereon from July II, 1918,
and the residue in equal installments
at one and two years. with interest
payable quarterly. and secured by deed
OF trust on the property. or for all cash,
at the option of the purchaser
e. c. WHERRY,
NJ. y. CAMPBELL,
Trustees
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-14
BY ELAN & FUNSTEN,
Real Estate Auctioneers.
The Highly Valuable
Main Street Store
No. 735 E. Main ST.
AT PUBLIC AUCTION,

BY direction OF Mr.. John Nj. Noting.
who viii discontinue business. we shall
offer for sale by auction. on the prem
Uses. on
WEDNESDAY NEXT. SEPTEMBER is,
at II o'clock NJ
his, well-known, attractively located
and very valuable store, Ne. 735, on
south side Main. just west OF Eighth
street.; spacious, and substantial
three story structure, having good
light and ventilation. and easily adapt
able to any retail business. tho lot
fronting about 20 7 1-2-12 feet by =
depth ofsabout.77 4-12 feet.
situate within tho business center,
convenient to everything, this property.
highly valuable now, must greatly en-
nance IN value with the resumption Of
normal conditions. The owner Is re-
solved to sell even$at a sacr!rca. and
the opportunity afforded for safe and
rarely offered. ~ sl.-s ~ :, 4 ~ y
TERMs, Very liberal, aus VIII bs am.
e ElsAM "a FuSsT,E,N, " "
3 " s.tuctfcyfe4rs. y
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-14
Auction Sale Of
Brick Manufacturing
Plant
IN HENRlco COUNTY. VA.

Pursuant 10 the terms Of decree en-
tered August 30, 1918, in the Circuit
Court of lienrico County, in the causes
heard together under the short style of
y. q. Wagner V3. j. II. Houcit ct ais,
and Sydnor Pump and Well Co, Inc.
VS.. j. II. Houck 1T ais. the undersigned
sale at auction, at the front door of
the courthouse OF Henrico County.
Twenty secoud and Main Streets, Rich :
mond. Va, on
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER IS, 1918,
at II o'clock NJ.
the abovc-dcScribed property
The property consists OF IL tract OF
. and i6-100 acres of land i'm the Coun-
ty of Hcnrico, Va. about - miles in
II northcastcrly direction from the cor
porate limits OF the city of Richmond.
1t is bounded on one side by the Adams
Road. and is convenient to the right OF
way of tie Richmond and Rappahan-
mock River Hallway Company. and is
a short distance south of the Creighton
Road. Further information concerning
the property may be obtained by refer
cncc to Deed Sock l9S-B. page 2lS, in
the clerks Office of the Circuit Court
of iicnrico. or by applying to the nm
dersigncd special commissioners
me improvements consist OF mod
orn brick notwithstanding plant, with
located within walking distance of
Cedar Forks. ntthe Seven Pines Elcc-
trio Line:
money In cash and the residue In two
equal installments at one and two years
from date OF sale, evidenced by the
interest from date, and the title to the
property, retained until the whole Of
the purchase money is paid and a deed
ordefed Dy the court; or all cash, at
the option of tho purchaser.
The sale Is subject to the contirma-
ton OF tho court
MURRAY M. MCGUIRE,
JOHN HOWARD,
FRANK II. SUTTON, JR.
ROBERT y. POLLARD,
Special Commissioners.
The bond required OF the special COM
I1n!SSsionecs IN Inc above decree has been
s. p WADpfLIIs Clerk. Ji 4,
Is BY &C. Fletcher. ID. c., "
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-14
YOUNG LADIES

YOUNG LADIES WANTED
TO LEARN LONG DISTANCE
TELEPHONE OPERATING.
We require the services of a
few young ladies between the
ages of 18 and 25 for long dis
ltance telephone operating work.
SALARY Of So per week paid
while learning.
Permanent positions offered,
with frequent advancement in
salary.
1 Apply to DISTRICT TRAF-
FFIC CHIEF, ROOM S, 1902
HULL ST, SOUTH RICH
IMOND.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-14
THALHIMER BROS.

REQUIRE at once the services
OF twenty-five experienced
;eamstresses for alteration de-
'arment- Apply employment
!Hice' Sos North Fifth Street.
Iass ASSISTANT. XSpS kSS 1Sia Ea ,a 20 Of
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-14

fOUNq LADIES
A VOCATION TO BE
PROUD OF
LEARN A
USEFUL PROFESSION
Telephone operating is fine
opportunity for young women.
Experience unnecessary. Sal
airy paid while learning.
Nine dollars week during
the four weeks of instruction.
After that frequent and regular
increases and unusual oppor-
tunities for advancement.
1T IS PERMANENT,
HIGH-GRADE EMPLOYMENT
Congen NAL surroundings.
Meals served at cost. Sick
benefits. Annual vacations
with pay.
See MISS VIA
9 A. M. to P. M.
700 e. Grace Street
Telephone Randolph 10000
j THE CHESAPEAKE AND
POTOMAC TELEPHONE
co. OF VIRGINIA
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-14

WANTED, men, women,
boys and girls, four
teen years old and over,
for pleasant and profit
able employment, day or
night, in the various de-
partments of our mod
ern plant. We have
some light positions that
can be filled by those
who are unable to do
outside work on account
of age, physical defects,
etc., provided they have
good use Of both hands
and eyes.
BRITISH-AMERICAN
TOBACCO CO., LTD,
900 n. Lombardy St.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-14
PUBLIC AUCTION.

Owing to my foreman and the ma
jority of my best men being in the
draft, l have decided to offer for sale.
at public auction. on
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER II, 1913
Sale beginning ut 1 o'clock p. NJ
at my stable, 1879, Brook Avenue,
Richmond. Va. opposite the Ashland
car barn.
One outfit OF 20 head OF as csood mYiiesas,
as can be found, weighing fr1H 1000
10 1,4o0 pounds each. Also dump
wagons. q wheel scraper, pole
wagons, 2-horse carts, etc.
Any one wishing to purchase good
mules for any purpose. 1t will be to
their interest to attend this sale.
c. S. LUCK, Contractor,
1912 Brook Avenue
Richmond, Va.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-14

hereby certify that the bond re-
quired by the above decree OF the spe-
cial commissioner has been duly given.
Given under my hand this 10th day os
September, 1915.
CIAS. o. sAvIILE, Clerk.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-14

IVA Observation-Disclosures. q


Ci;oTHISGIsH hest ,H r,ess nn,d 10. second
DiAMOND-if YOU have diamond TO buv
seii Or exsnanEe; s:inE Il 70 j., r Alien {
antiaae iurni.ure. Seard Mad ssal ana
FURNTTUilfi-Cash for your second hand
furniturc: any quantity, Mad. 23ii
FURNITURE. crockcry and any kind of old
houschold goods BOUGHT. Randolph $3.50
MISUNDERSTANDING. gooa used purni-
mime lure M, any ' !aos Best price 0aid
rop cs ssy ps nndot nS
FURNITUKE-we take old furniture In eT-
sshanE. for new knGh' Furniture Co.
YSS a S pq Meta. g. Of!
PIANOS. furniture uousehuid goods Uuugh mt
sold. exchanged. anderson. Broad at
First. Madison 1881
PUPII.S for nirht school starting September
opportu! tiles for graduates Massey Bust
ress College.
HIGH EST cash prices, paid for, old faise
teeth diamonds. silver. platinum and
gold =; c; Meyer Jewelry Co.. u wes.
PEERLESS CLEANER
STANDS IN class alone. Makes old furni-
turc Use IL your floor mop.
Vaughan's Madison i0t.
sup hides. sheep skiing. tallow and other
produce 10 us and ge, fn!l markg. prices
Wool Go. 1915 East Cary Street.
VELVET FLOOR STAIN
NEVER falls to please. 1t Is sold only at
NauHhRns.