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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-18
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Smart Clothes

Every article that enters into
the making of these clothes must con-
form to the highest known standards
Woollens must be all wool.
The assurance of the textile manufac-
turer is not enough The fabric must
be subjected to the sc-calIed boiling
test" in which the wool is dissolved
by caustic potash, but if cotton is
present it remains unchanged. The
slightest trace Of cotton means rcjcc-
ton of the cloth.
Colors must be lasting. In
order to determine this point, every
pattern is tested under the rays Of
specially constructed, powerful cleo
trio arc lamp which produces on color
the same effect as long exposure to
brilliant sunlight.
Woollens must be standard
weight. They are classified according
to weights per yard, such as twelve
ounce, fourteen ounce, sixteen-ounce,
etc. Every piece of woollen used in
Stein Bloch Clothes is tested to be
sure that it is full weight
Everypiece of woollen is care
fully inspected. On large frame, fac
ing strong, clear, north light, the
cloth il slowly unwound and spread
before trained inspector, whose duty
it is TO detect every imperfcction and
mark it in such manner that it will
be avoided when the garment is cut
All fabrics are thoroughly
shrunk. The London cold water proc
ess is used, in which the woollens are
saturated by means of wet cloths fold
ed in alternate layers, thus giving
more even distribution of moisture
than can be obtained by any other
method No wearer of Stein Bloch
Smart Clothes need ever fear further
shrinking of the clothes.
Canvas, linens, tapes, ETC.,
used in Innings and trimmings, are also
subjected to the same thorough
shrinking.
All fabrics are air-dried after
shrinking. Experience has shown that
drying in the natural air, although
much slower, gives better results
than drying. with artificial heat.
Consequently, the wet woollens, cam
vas and linens are hung on frames in
lofts with windows open, except in
very severe weather, and allowed to
remain until dry.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-18
At the Movies

mJ0U-niiIic>Burk In "In Pur-
suit of Polly"
0DEON-ChnrIen Ray, In "The
Claws OF the Hun"
VICTOR - Norma Tnlmndge, in
"Martha's Nfndication."
COLONIAI-Mnbe1 Normnnd, I'm
"Pcck's Bind Girl"
1SIS-Au week, Annette Keller
mann. In "Quecn OF the Sen"
BLUEBlRD = Roy Stewart, I'm
Cactus CranduIl."
RENJCnrlyIe Blackwell md June
ElNidSc. In youth"
ri ALTO-ErclSn Ncsbit Thaw, In
"Kedemption."
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-18
Men IL: Clothes

Well qualified judges have
been good enough to place our
clothes at the top of the list
not surpassed BY even the finest
custom tailoring. .,4,.sx
If we could take you through
our shops, and show you per-
sonally the care and attention
that go into every detail of the
making, we would be able to
demonstrate very conclusively
that there are none better made
than
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-18

Of woollens are being cut at the same
time, Stein-Bloch Smart Clothes are
cut one suit 1t time with shears.
These and other special pre-
caution, in the tailoring may seem like
unnecessary details, but II is the care
full attention to just such seeming
triAes that has resulted in the we'll
known Stein-Bloeh perfection.
Stein Bloch Smart Clothes
are hand-tailorcd. This means tina, in
every operation where we believe
skilled hznd-tailoring will accomplish
better results than machine work, the
former is used.
For example, the shaping of
the collar and the roll of the lapel are
obtained by hundreds of unseen
stitches worked in as the lining is
skillfully rolled over the finger. Thi.
shaping can be obtained in no other
way; and it is such work that has
earned for Stein Bloch Smart Clothes
the reputation for lasting service.
The style is tailored in-not
merely pressed in by the skill Of
man with hot iron.
There are hundreds Of other
details that even the finest custom
tailors rarely ever bother about; for
instance, the pressing after each indi-
vIdual sewing operation to insure ac-
curacy in style and fit; the matching
of the trimmings and sewing silk
with the colors in the fabric; the ex-
act length of the button shanks to
facilitate bustoning and to prevent un-
necessary pulling at the buttonholes;
the use of all-linen canvas and tapes in
trimmings; special reinforcements of
pockets to prevent sagging and pull
ing away; and so on.
Clothing-even good cloth
ing-can be made in much less time,
and with many short cuts in the maxi
ing. But there is only one Standard
the ideal of highest quality the
making of Stein-Bloch Smart Clothes,
and any garment that does not con-
form in every respect with this stand
ard is unworthy to bear the Stein
Bloch label
The additional time and at
tention to detail that are put into The
making and tailoring OF Stein Bloch
Smart Clothes are more than cornpen-
stated for in the additional service and
satisfaction they give to their wearezs.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-18
Queen OF the Sen, mt Isis.

The phantom ship of "The Flying
putchman" is presented with perfect
illusion for the first time on stage or
screen in Queen of the Sea" at the Isis
Theater. This is only one of the hume
rous wonderful achievements in aquatic
photography in the William FOX sub
marine romance, with Annette Keller
man, the swimming star. now running
a the Isis. AS 4 sensational climax,
eightyivc feet from Il wire into the
boiling surf. Queen OF the Sea" is a
watertairy story, which delights; SO
do not miss ii at the Isis. where il
runs all this week.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-18
"reck.~ Bad Girl" mt Colonial.

Mabel Normand discovers Il band OF
bank burglars at work and aids in
their capture in her latest Goodwin
picture, "Peck's Bad Girl" by Tex
Charwatc, which comes TO the Colonial
Thcater to-day and tomorrow. The
bank president thanks her profusely
and asks her TO call around in the
morning to receive her reward. Here
the play is concluded with Miss Nor
mand. as Mabel Peck. in the arms OF
detective, who has long been her
sweetheart. Charles Murray. with the
Mack Sennctt bunch OF merrymakers,
will be seen in His Friends Wife,"
as the added feature.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-18
Features mt the nIucbird.

Roy Stewart will be seen at the Blue
bird to-day in Il dramatic western
story written by himself. called Cactus
Crandall. 1t is spirited and vivid
perturbation of cattle rustlers. Mex
lean banditry and those peculiar col
orful types which populaic the Next
can towns along the border.
new and beautiful star in The per-
son of Miss Marion Marvin will. be
seen In support of Roy Stewart. A two
part comedy, His Wild Oats with
rCrd Sterling. is. also on the program.
Thursday and Friday, j. Warren Kcr-
i:Ean Will be seen on the screen in his
latest Paralta play, one Dollar Bid
which Is an adaptation of Credo >Har-
Kiss romantic novel of the Kentucky
hills, which was published u few years
ago under the title OF Toby" The
story offerS exceptional opportunity fc:
the kind - work in which MIR. KERR :
gan has achieved his fol ninost .nc-
cesses. y two-part Keystone comedy
will be the added attraction.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-18
Seek Alleged wife Murdered

Ra!mcndo LoprGjo. an Italian. who
is alleged 70 have Killed his wife in
Syracuse. y. Y. recently. is being
sought in Richmond l.oprcto is sail
TO resemble Mexican, is about thirty
years old and man Of medium heighth
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-18
Popular nilrie burke mcre.

Popular Hillie burke Here.
All MIN fans, who love the unusual
IN photoplays, will find I'm Pursuit Of
Polly. tho latest Paramount photo
play, starring Billie Burke. which is
on view at the -Bijou Theater to-day
ana tomorrow. a worth while enter
tainmcnt. Miss Burke's portrayal In
THIS excellent photoplay is one that
VIII not only delight her audiences.
but greatly enhance her reputation as
n comedicnne of the first class. Her
leading man is Thomas Meighan. one
OF the best known screen players In
me country. Two splendid added fea-
lures Will be shown, including a new
traFeiogue and Il Mutt and jeff ami
mated cartoon.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-18
",inrths. vindication" mt Victor.

At the rejuvenated Victor to-day and
tomorrow Norma Talmage will be
seen in n special reissue of one Of her
earlier and greatest picture dramas.
ton is one that holds the attention
from start to finish. On the same
card Billy West, Charlie Chaplins fla
nous double. will be seen in THE
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-18
Ray SpoIls PLOT of spies.


In his new Paramount photoplay.
The Claws of the Hun Charles Ray
toiis Hun spies who plot to steal the
secret OF high explosive. which has
been placed i'm his fathers custody by
the United States government. The
scenes OF the photoplay, which will be
SHOWN at the Odeon Theater to-day
only. are extremely dramatic. On the
same bill. Smiling Bill" Parsons will
be seen in Birds of 4 Feather" a two
reel Goldwyn comedy Offering
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-18

The lnrEr circulation Of The Times.
Dispatch over wide territory mnkeS
Help wanted advertising In its col
umns particularly productive. Phone
Randolph !.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-18

7HIs SEASON, you'll
pay more than usual for your
clothes-or you will not get the
quality to which you have been
accustomed.
Forget the price. The value
Of clothes can be measured only
in terms Of service rendered.
You men who demand, and
must obtain, genuine service
from your clothes, will find, if
you do not already know, that
only the best is truly cheap.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-18
JOHN w. WILLIAMS, jR.,
ARRIVES ON OTHER SIDE
SON OF Clerk of the House OF Delegates,
Now In Aviation Service,
Ready for Battle.

News of the safe arrival overseas of
Lieutenant John w. Williams. Jr.. the
Mrs. John w. Williams. has been re-
Sceived by his parents. Lieutenant Will
tiams is serving with the aviation
forces He received his preparatory
education at McGuire's University
SSGhool and: later. graduated from the
trained for the air service at Princeton
University and Selfridge Field, Mich.
Lieutenant Williams volunteered for
ScttHe service last year ard received
his commission before he left with his
division. =
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-18
Cancels German Companies. License

10y Associated Press
RIO DE jANEiiiO. September IL
The brazilian government has Cancelled
the licenses Of German Insurance com
panies.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-18

officers J. c. Folkes and j. v. Ryan on ,
charges Of being slackera. The two |
men were turned over TO the United |
States marshal
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-18
DiIlwyn COMPANY In.pected,

Major Joseph lie Masuricr inspected
for muster the Dillwyn Company of
Virginia Volunteers saturday. Major
lie Masurier made the trip TO Bucking-
ham and returned by automobile.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-18
UNION UNIVERSITY UNIT
Color-d institution Designated n.
Training station for students
Army Training Corps

The Virginia Union University. n
colored institution. has been drsiE.
mated unit OF the students army
high schools are eligible for entrance
under the same regulations as those
governing entrance TO similar insti-
tutions for white men
The university term begins Septem-
ber 80. Books are now open for en-
rollments. Tuition, board and $40 n
month will be paid each entrant by
the government Uniforms will also
be furnished
To buy or sell. exchange or trnde to
MI . position or get n position. Times
Dispatch Want Ads produce quick re-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-18
RICHMOND TIMES DISPATCH; WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER

scholar" comedy production that will
furnish thirty minutes of hilarious
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-18

Arrested nv Slackers.
TWO colored men. Rueben BurreIl and
Lee Robbs, were arrested Tuesday by
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-10-05
CERMANS MUST
DOWN THEkA|SER
Let Workers Overthrow Auto
cracy First, Then Talk Peace,
SAYS j. s. Labor Chief.

PARIS, Oct. 3.-When the German
workers wipe out the present German
government, then the workers of
America will believe the Germans are
ready to talk peace. This, in effect,
was the stand taken here by Samuel
Gompers, president of the American
Federation of Labor, according to HUI
mantle.
In the course Of an interview the
American labor leader was asked if,
in case the German workers accepted
the declarations of the London con:
ference, would the American labor
delegates meet them.
Wipe Out Government.
Eyes, if the German workers wipe
out the German government" Com
pers replied. 1T would be insufficient
for them to accept the London decla-
ration with words. They must prove
by their acts. Otherwise American
workers are determined to go on with
the war. Militarisna must be crushed"
Gompers said that he believed in
ternational brotherhoods would be
the best guarantee against the reap
pearance of militarism. He was un-
willing to say that the American gov
ernment would give labor place at
the peace table, but he pointed to
President Wilson's sympathy for
American workers. .......: a....~s
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-10-05
RESIDEN i >>XsqS0N wins
W0RklNChl< GRATITUDE
)eaixs AS Man Who Has HeaA ThunderOus March
Of International Organized Labor, in New York
Speech-Bridgepor Trouble Settled.
Especial to- the Labor World

- Especial to the Labor WORLDLY :'%=
WASHINGTON Oct 3Far above all other events Of the week
the Presidents statement & the Of the United States
enforce the will of the woaay people, Of the world the
ion of ending this and preventing future
In his New York address President Wilson the eternal graf
lie the labor Of America Of Great Britain of France
of Italy, and must have aroused the hopes OF the working class
Japan when he aside the trappngs of diplomatic make
eye and pointed his finger straight at the cabinet ministers OF
He made himself spokesman Of these labor movements when
called upon the ministries Of all countries and entente
ke and what their and whether they
that the final shall do justice M and special adj
He spoke who has heard the thunderous
rch of organized labor moving international solidarity and
thrills to that music
The British Trade Union and the French and Italian
have called their cabinet minister's time and
define in plain what they will demand at the
erence after the Will Premes Lloyd George and Cemen
and Orlando follow the unseh laid down repeatedly
President Wson2 Will they ask only for justice, will they
together brushing aside the program Of America visionary
proceed force upon the world revision of the and OF
itary that will quickly breed wars Now when
allies winning tremendous Victories when Bulgaria is
knees when Turkey the point of giving and when
the channel the Apow the time that the spirit Of
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-10-05
R0UT SLACkERS
IN SHIP YARDS
Provost General Announces
10000 Uncovered By Drive
in Various Parts Of U.s.

WASHINGTON. Oct. 3.-Provost
Marshal General Crowder has an
nounced that drive against slacKers
in ship yards uncovered 10000 draft
registrants who tried to eVade the
call to service by obtaining employ
ment with the United States Emer-
gency Fleet corporation.
At Cramps shipyards in Philadel-
phia some employees suspended work
in disgust because of the antics OF
these slackers who had secured posi-
tions as sub-foremen. Among them
were pugilists and ball players who
would order skilled shipbuilders to
"go down in the cellar when they
meant the hold Of the vessel, and ''go
up stairs" when they referred to the
deck
One worker declared that skilled
men are doing their damnedest" to
build ships, but are interfered with by
these incompetents
Workers suggest that if there is less
discussion about sports and more en-
ergy displayed in getting ships into
the water the war will end more
quickly.
Trade unionists also suggest that
skilled wockmen examiners be ap-
pointed in every yard to sift out slack
ers from those who really deserve ex-
enlption because of their work.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-10-05
APPOINT SPENCER
TO WAR BOARD
Secretary Treasurer Of Building
Trades Department Is Hous,
ing Corporation Director.

-: WASHINGTON, Oct 3.-W. J..
Spencer, secretary of the
Building Trades department, A. F. of
L., has been appointed director of
the United States housing corporation.
Congress originally appropriated
100000, ,009afor the department of la
Dor to provide houses for munitions
workers. AS the law does not permit
government officials to engage in
business transactions, the housing
corporation was organized under the
laws of the :state of: New York. One
thousand non-profit' shares are issued,
998 being held by Secretary of Labor
Wilson and. one each by Chairman
Eidlitz and Secretary Box of the hous-
ing corporation.
1.-THE housing corporation is en-
powered to commander houses, rent
houses and build houses" said Secre-
tary Spencer. "The houses will be
sold to workers at actual cost and on
monthly installments. After the war
if it is. claimed that these houses have
decreased in price, the housing cor
poration will revalue the houses, be-
ing guided by prices Of other houses
in the same locality. If it is found
that prices have declined a new price
will be placed on them by the hous-
ing corporation, which will reduce it's
original sale price to meet this figure.
In other words, the government, and
not the worker, will stand any loss
because of war inflatiOnS'
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-10-05
RAIL OFFICIAL OBJECTS
TO WAR LABOR BOARD

NEW YORK, Oct. S.-1n a long
statement to Joint Chairmen
Walsh and Taft, of the National
War Labor board, President Will
liams. of the, Brooklyn Rapid
Transit company protested against
the War r.Labornboard Investigating
charges .thatc-the company has VIC
tinnized members of, the Brother
hood Of Locomotive Engineers.
Messrs: Walsh and Taft gave re-
srectful hearing whilethe state
ment was being read and then con-
tinued their inquiry. = President
Williams insisted that hisecompany
should not be dominated by "out-
side Influences" and that a union"
maintained by the company is en-
tirely satisfactory.
One witness testified that an in
spector notified him he could
choose between the company and
the brotherhood, and that within
three weeks after he joined the
brotherhood he received 60 demerit
marks. When an employe receives
this number of dement's he is auto
matically discharged.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-10-05
OIL MEN ASK INCREASE;
WOULD Make So. MINIMUM

BAKERSFIELD, Cal, Oct. 3.-The
executive board of the California Oil
and Gas Well Workers union, repre-
senting $4,000 e,nploye; in old fields,
pipe lines and refineries, asks the fed
eral oil conciliation board to order
wage increases 81 day. This would
establish a minimum of IS for COM
mon labor, 81 for the comparatively
few tool dressers, $6.25 for engineers
and 50 a day for drillers.
These rates have been ratified by
the union, whose officials announce
that the question Of strike was lab
solutely given no consideration, as the
oil workers depend exclusively on the
sense of justice that actuates the de-
partment Of labor in its operations
with essential war industrial en-
ployes."
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-10-05
MOVEMENT TO ANNuL
IMPORTANT LABOR LAWS

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 3.-The La
Dor Clarion says that a movement has
been started to have the next state
legislature annul several important
labor laws.
"Those who formerly profited by
the toll of women and children are
to use the war as >pretext for de-
stroying all such laws" says the
editor.
ITO be sure the President of the
United States and the war labor
board have declared that these laws
should not be interfered with, but
these employers believe that now is
the time to set the workers back and
they will leave no stone unturned to
accomplish that purpose.
IF sufficient interest is taken by
the workers from now until election
day there need be but little fear that
any of the enemies Of the workers
will be successful. But vigilance is
absolutely necessary. Otherwise, some
Of them will surely slip through"
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-10-05
REMAIN AT WORK
LAb0R'S SLOGAN
IN The BAY STATE.
Boston Convention Will Lay
Plans for After the War
Problems : :

BOSTON, Mass. Oct. 3.-"Remain
at Work" is the slogan of organized
labor in Massachusetts.
For the working out Of plans for
bettering the condition of organized
labor, both at present and in the
days following the war. John F.
Stevens. president of the Boston Cen
trail Labor Union, has issued a con-
vention call for the representatives
of such units in different branches
OF industry as are located in Boston
and its vicinity. President Stevens,
who has been making a study of the
industrial situation today the coun-
try over, expects that about $50
men and women will be present.
The meeting, he says, is to blaze the
way toward better things for the
entire country.
War a Blessing.
"The war is proving a blessing to
labor and to capital" he says. "It
is giving labor and capital closer
views of each other. Each is learn
ing what the other wants, and prog
ress has been made along the lines
of readjusting differences.
Labor, for instance, will refuse
to strike while. the war lasts if a
settlement of any reasonable sort can
be had of differences which may arise.
The government has provided better
means for adjusting disputes than we
ever had before.
"We know the manufacturers are
federating their interests in a way
similar to that followed by the Ameri-
can Federation of Labor, and labor,
in turn, must be prepared to meet
these changed conditions. The labor
adjustment and war policy boards are
doing good work. We think that
strikes will come close to the vanish
ing point as our conference machinery
is developed"
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-10-05
RAILROAD: men
OBJECT: TO RULE
Executives Of -Four Brotherhoods
Send Protest to Director
MCAdoo.

WASHINGTON, Oct 3.-Executives
of the four railroad brotherhoods have
signed a protest to Director General
of Railroads McAdoo against the re-
cent order that no one connected with
the United States railroad administra-
tion can indulge in political activity.
The brotherhood officials say:
RAILROAD employees, during all the
years of their service,i have always
understood that the constitution of the
United States guarantees to them GER
tain rights and privileges. the same as
all other citizens. They will resent,
with the last drop of red blood in
their bodies, and by every means at
their. command, the. attempt OF any
man, either by official order or other
wise, to deprive them Of their rights.
We have members of these erganiza-
tions filing public places Of trust In
every city in the union, In every city
and town of any Importance. Many
towns are controlled and governed by
railroad men, and when you deny them
that right under penalty of forfeiting
their means of livelihood, you strike at
the very heart Of American Citizen
ship. If you would read a few of the
many telegrams and resolutions of
protest pouring in, you would realize
how highly they prize this right and
nov nov bitterly they reseaat being disen-
franchised.'