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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-09-09
MINNEAPOLIS BREWER
IN THEATRE BUSINESS
With Nation Wide Prohibition As
sured, William Hamm seeks
Other Lines of Revenue.

The rule of extremes continues &c
apply. II seems that when individual
change from one course to another
they depart from one extreme to a
Numerically opposite extreme. TINS
is carried out to completeness III
Minnesota in the town known as
Minnea polls in which here have been
operating two opposing forces-peer
makers and moving picture establish
ments Moving picture outfits are al
ways looked upon by the saloon peo-
pie as being detrimental to their best
interests. as people who sit for an
hour or so in moving picture theatres
seeing love. tragedy. romance. com
edv. portrayed with all the masterful
powers of the skilled artisans of the
moving picture world, are poor pa
irons of the saloon. The moving pic
ture people never look kindly upon
saloons in their locality because OF
the influence of the saloon being detri-
mental to the welfare OF the picture
house.
From Extreme 10 Extreme.
Now from Minneapolis, MINI,
comes the report that William Hamm
the king brewer of Minnesota, in con-
junction with Moses /. Finkelstein
and Isaac Reuben, has gone into the
theatrical business in St Paul and
Minneap polls. He is said to have in
vested over S400. 900 in buying these
theatres in the Twin Cities. now own
ing an equal interest in four theatres
in 81. Paul and three in Minneapolis
Mr.. Hamm is credited with being a
shrewd business 1t is suggested
from the sources from which thi:
news item is gathered, that the fac
that the Minnesota brewers las,
month made 81 900 fewer barrels OF
beer than they made in July of 1917
together with an enterprise that Is
more or less entertaining the minds
OF congress regarding complete pro-
hibition and the attitude OF the Min
nesota public safety commission
which is decidedly contrary to the
peace. happiness and contentnsent OF
the liquor psnpis, is presumed To
have had some influence In turning
the attention of Brewer Hamm tea
line of action that offers excellent
profit and is not likely to be under
the ban of decency and patriotism.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-09-09
governor soon 70
/ NAME Commission
cans Will Be Given Recognition
on Industrial Body.

Considerable speculation is going On
in the state concerning the probable
personnel OF the Industrial commits
sion, created by the enactment by the
1918 legislature over Governor Davi4
veto. OF what Is known as the work.
mems compensation act, introduces
in the upper branch b. Senator G.
,O'Conor Goolrick, of Fredericksburg.
and championed in the house BY
Delegates Price, of Richmond. and
Cherry. of Norfolk
Appointments to the commission,
which will ne composed of three
members, will shortly be made BY
Governor Davis. So far the execu-
tive has given no intirn alton as TO
whom he will name The statute
provides that the commission shall be
composed of one member identified
with the labor interests. one Identified
with capital. the third 10 be neutral
as between the first named interests.
Mem hers of the com ission will res
ceive salaries of $4,000 each. with
necessary travelling expenses. The
secretary to the com mission will re-
ceive a salary of $4,000 and neces-
sary travelling expenses Headquarters
of the commission will be established
in Richmond.
In naming the commission Cover
nor Davis will make the last major
appointments OF his administration,
unless vacancies occur in offices all
ready filled by him or in Offices to
be filled by him in case of resigna~
ton, death or removal OF fncumbents
An interesting feature of the situa-
ton relative to the creation Of the
commission is that. as originally in
troduced and passed by the assembly.
the bill provided that not more than
two members of the body should be
of the same political faith. In other
words, the bill was so framed as to
insure the Republican party repre-
sentation on the commission After
the bill had been vetoed by the COVER
nor, however. and before it was finally
passed, this provision was stricken
from the measure. without. it is said.
minority in the senate. Republicans
In the upper branch, II is said. voted
TO override the executive veto under
the impression that one OF their faith
was certain of appointment on the
commission.
1t is understood that among the
applicants for appointment to the
commission are one or more Republi-
cans. S. Harris Hoge, of Roanoke.
prominent lawyer and former post
master of the Magic City, is said to
be one of the G. 0. P. men seeking
favor at the governors hands. Chief
interest in the appointments to be
made by the governor appears center
on the attitude of the executive to-
ward the Republicans.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-09-09
Negro Assassin
Is Still at Large
Police Work Quietly and Secretly On
the Casc-Suspects Turned Loose.
Notices Sent Out.

Up to a late hour last night the
police had not succeeded in locating
the negro who murdered J. Crawford
Bowman carly Saturday morning in
the store at the corner of Harrison
and Leigh streets.
While 1t is presumed that all the
men of the department are working
on the case, and tina. every effort Is
being made TO locate the murderer
no information as TO what progress
had been made could be obtained a,
either police headquarters or second
police station last night
1t was stated at second station that
charge and presented to the girl who
assassin entered, but in each case she
was unable to identify the man. and
he was released
Men at headquarters yesterday
spent considerable time mailing cir
culars containing an offer of $3.50 re-
ward and description of the fugitive.
These circulars were sent TO every
postoffice in the state within a reas-
enable radius. and many were sent
TO points outside the state.
The opinion still prevails among
some that the man is still in the city
in concealment. and that he viii re-
main so until propitious moment for
his getaway seems apparent.
The funeral OF Mr.. Bowman viii he
from the Episcopal Church of the
Ascension. Highland Park, tomorrow
afternoon at 3 O'Clock, and the burial
Will he In Hollywood.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-09-09
A Javnnc>c Nu.,urnc.

/ could never forget the thoroughly
humanized character Of this isle of
the east nor admire 1t az l had Ceylon
with its wealth of wilderness and wild
life. Yet l am forced to admit that
never have l been on more intimate
terms with 30 many forms Of animal
life in any building as in \ Japanese
hotel Fishes only were absent, and
am convinced that IL could have
remained, n would be only a question
of time when the remarkable climbing
fish OF Javanese waters would have
Topped across my portal When a
gentle rain began 10 fan at dusk and
continued throughout the night, II
seemed as II most OF the insect life of
Java took refuge in our room and
attempted suicide against our electric
light bulbs. One OF the first arrivals
was mole cricket, spent much
energy in pursuit OF the first arrival.
before realized that race suicide
played no part in the life problems of
Gryilotalpa. Legions followed. escort
ed by myriads OF mosquitoes, moths
beetles and nocturnal drAGonfiies.
Then the vertebrate phyla passed in
review. A great, bubbie-cyed toad
hopped fearlessly about our feet dig
nifledly searching the floor for fallen
insects. while pair of mice slipped
from corner to corner on the same
errand. The air was minnowed now
and then by small bats, and the walls
and ceilings were quartered by
vacuum-toed lizards, -hued Eeckos
which wiggled swiftly from moth to
moth. or posed like delicate Japanese
paintings on shoji. Over the electric
light pair of Indian sparrows sat on
their nest in the full glare. waiting
for the cessation of this artificial day.
At last we crept beneath our nettinRs
and in the darkness listened to the
gatherings. and were Iulled to sleep
by the subdued small talk of all the
little bungalow beings--From Hunt
ing the Wild Chicken of Java" by
William Beebe, in Asia" magazine for
September
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-09-09
DETECTIVE SUSPENDED
PENDING 4 HEARING

Pending a hearing on charges that
he was instrumental in the removal
OF certain automobiles tires from the
second police station. Detective r.. b
Soweil lr,, was Yesterday suspended
from duty at police headquarters.
II is charged by Captain Wright
that certain tires being held for the
department of prohibition. belonging
TO a car seized by that department
which is awaiting disposition, ane
which had been stored at the second
police station. had been removed. and
that upon Investigation IL WAS alleged
they had been removed by Detective
Sowell without authority,
The case will be heard before Chief
Sherry in the early week.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-09-09
Be FEW CHANGES N
NEW COMMITTEES
Alderman Mitchell Is Touted for Place
On Finance Committee Succeed
ing Gilman.

II is generally believed In municipal
fcircles that Alderman John j. Nit
cheil. OF Clay ward, will succeed
former Alderman Gilman as member
of the finance committee OF city coun-
cfl.
With Mr.. Mitchell on the commit
ltee, Clay Ward will have three repre-
,sentatives. Seaton, Haddon and Nit
chell; Lee ward will have two,
Grundy and Powell; Madison ward
will have two, Workman and Jones.
and Jefferson ward will have two.
Melton and Mills President Adams
of the board Of aldermen Is ex-off1cio
member OF the committee, as Is Presi-
dent Peters, Of common council.
Owing to the fact that there is but
one new member of common council
In the reorganized body--Morton, OF
Madison ward---there will be but few
changes in the committee from that
branch.
President Peters said yesterday that
several members had asked for trans
fers, but that the changes would be
few. 1t is likely that Councilman
Atkinson will be transferred from
claims to ordinances, and that Nor
ton will be placed on claims and dock.
river and harbor.
The general impression Is that
Alderman Nunnally will fall heir to
the places vacated by Alderman Chris
tiAn on the committee on ordinances
and utilities.
II Mitchell is transferred to the
finance committee the chafrmanship
of the committee on utilities will prob
ably fall to Councilman Batkins. OF
Lee ward.
Alderman White will in all prob
ability drop into the places vacated
by Mr.. Mitchell--committee on utii-
tiles and claims.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-09-09
UP GOES PRICE OF
SUGAR REFINING

Washington, Sept. Sugar REIN
ing differential increase has been
granted by the United States food ad-
ministration effective Monday. The
established basis for raw sugar then
will be 1928 duty paid. working back
from the established nine cent basis
of graduated sugar at seaboard points.
This increase was granted on re-
commentators made as a result of in
vestigation into costs of materials.
labor, value of raw sugar lost in re-
fining and lesser scale of operations.
The difference between this basis of
raws on old crop sugars and the old
basis will be accounted for TO the
sugar equalization board of the food
administration by the refiners as de-
liyered.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-09-09
VICTORY IS At HAND,
SAYS CLEMENCEAU

Paris. Sept Sour day of VIC
tory, which the central powers can no
longer doubt, Is at hand" said Premier
Clemenceau in replying 10 a message
from Count Zemosky, president OF the
Polish national committee today.
The French premier said that
France stood by the program of the
allies Ito spare nothing in recon
structing free Poland"
In his message the count had said
that the negotiations carried on by
Poland with the central powers were
inaugurated by politicians at Warsaw
who had been set up in authority by
Germany and Austria
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-09-09
Highland Springs W, G. r. U.

Workers W. c. T. L. recently held at
Highland Springs. Va, the folIowin &
officers were elected. President, Mrs.
Hattie NJ. Wolfe, vice president. Mrs.
Crandall; corresponding secretary,
Mrs. Mary Rich. recording secretary.
Miss Annie Davies: treasurer. Mrs
Margarine Smith.
The next meeting of the union will
he held at the home OF Mrs. Crandan.
Monday. September 9 al 7So T. NJ,
at which time department work. for
the coming year VIII be discussed.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-09-09
INDICATIONS ARE

w JEtnsf = OF whether these positions ~,4iAAa
~ turned from the west--if So the
AnAmy must yield the famous r4dgd and
kako ~ his old lines along the Aailette.
II FLANDERS Crown PrfSSs Rup-
aeSaht, Of Bavaria. apparently intends
IL Aa4a MessiHss ridge. or part of It
I ~ the middle OF next week the terri
korta1 results OF all the fighting OF
kh1u year probably will be summed
~ III official statements. The Ger
knans won Messines ridge and the
country east of Ypres and the Chemin
lDoe O9mes.
fho allies carried the old oueant-
EDr0csurt switch.
othorwise the position will be much
THAT At was last october. The Ger
nans Ia this campaign have suffered
loss estimated by a high authority
~ 1,1S0. 900 mon, not counting the
Grounded who can 90 back. They have
WajNAA nothing of great Importance
srin4 The vital months when the
49, army grew into being.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-09-09
Obituary
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: ;.;.:l;;s:,
w H SHcad,

w III. S4acad.
Lynchburg. Va, Sept. S.-William
II. Snead, for many years commits
sioner of revenue for the city of
Lynchhurg. died here last night after
long illness. aged sixty-four. He Is
survived by his wife, three sons.
Cleland. of Newton. n. J.: Ensign
George w, of the navy. and E. Law
renee. of Lynchburg-also by three
Janet w. Snead and
Mrs. Robert p. Adams. of Lynchburg
and Mrs. H, L., Nelson, of Brookneal.
Don't try out mans friendship too
far"
"Huhe"
IT he agrees with You on any one
subject. let 1t go at that."--Louisville
Courier-Journal
Mans hair turns gray before wenaan's,
That's known in every cline.
The explanations easy. for
He wears his all the time.
Punch Bowl.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-09-09
Loses s4s from Pocket.

NJ. w. Simmons an employe of the
Foundation company, working at
Seven Pines, lost s44 yesterday. which
he thinks some one took from his
pocket in a lavatory on lower Main
street. The police have a clue.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-09-09

What became Of. Piute Peter" asked
the visitor at Crimson Gulch.
He Joined the army" answered
Broncho Bob
Thought he was too old TO fight
: he was Rus he was such q nght-
err that nobody dast tell him So
Washington Star. ---
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-09-09
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF
Paw station Is Stolen.

Some one took the pay telephone
station box in the rotunda Of the post
once some time yesterday No one
knows how much money Was in the
box. The police are making efforts
TO locate It.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-09-09
LIQUOR In His Pocket.

l.. L. Crew. yard conductor, was
arrested yesterday by Policemen Dug
gins and Wetzgail charged with vio-
lating the prohibition law. He had a
half-pint bottle OF liquor in his pocket.
He was hailed for his appearance in
police court today
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-09-09

Labor's attitude apparently is that
ii is willing TO work OR fight If 1t may
pretend IT doesn't have to-~Philadel-.
phia North American.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-09-09
Store Is Robbed.

]. c. Gaddy reports to the police
that his store. 4la North Fourth street.
was entered Friday night and goods
valued at SIS taken. The police are
making an investigation
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-09-09
TO HUMAN|zE THE
Continued from First page>


OF the government as a self supporting
rather than a money making agency"
The reports outlines the crippled
conditions of the railroads when
taken over. their insufficient motive
power and equipment, and their
failure to move freight promptly be.
cause OF congestion and blockades.
MIR McAdoo says there IL reason to
believe substantial progress has been
made in accelcrattng the movement
OF trafilc and employing tho available
equipment more intensively~
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-09-09

Hebe was superseded as cupbearer
to the gods.
They are not the real thing. any
how" we consoled her Our army is
dry."-New York Sun
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-09-09

LAS nearly as can determine said
are what they cali literary hack.
No" replied the young man. wear
ify. I'm not even hack, I'm a 1it-
ney"--l1ife.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-09-09

honor. future and freedom for the
sake Of two miserable shillingss
Thief did. your worship. That's
all there was In the safe.--I.ondon An
swers.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-09-09

Too many business women are In.
terested only In the business oe thois
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-09-09

Mr. and Mrs T w Oder. OF Apo
mattox. announce the marriage al
their daughter. Annie Rueiette. to f.,
" Harper. the ceremony having been
performed on August 81, by Rev. How
ard r. Downs. Washing on. Mr.. and
Mrs Harper viii be at home after Sep
TENDER s, al zoe Harrison street, Pc
tersburg. Va.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-09-09
At Natural Bridge,

number of Richmond people have
gone to Natural Bridge for the fall
season. Among the guests are Jane
r. Gordon and Miss Evelyn Gordon
Miss MauGe Stringfellow. Miss Mary
Carter Anderson. Mr. and Mrs Il. 8
Simpson. Mrs. George b. simpson, Mr.
and Mrs. G. \. Cork. Mr.. and Mrs
Henry T. Watkins. Miss Mary f. Wat
kins. Miss j. F, Watkins and Kenneth
watkins.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-26
Jews Of the Day i'm Moline and East Moline
In The Lodges

st. George lodge No. %, K. of p,
will hold patriotic meeting and
public installation of officers next
Monday evening at the K. p. hall
A program is being planned and
will be announced later.
Rowena circle Of the American
Brotherhood of Yeomen will spon-
sor basket picnic tomorrow after
noon and evening at Campbell's is
land. The affair is for the general
public and each will provide his
own basket. Plans are being made
for a delightful time.
Moline lodge No. 133, I. O. o. F.,
held a well attended meeting last
evening. InitiatoTy degree was con-
ferred on six candidates who were
also obligated to the other three de
grees, as two of the candidates
leave Monday for camp.
Vasa order No. 139, scandinavian
brotherhood, announces an ice
cream sociabIc for Thursday, July
II, on the lawn OF Fred Nelson's
home, 1923 Fifteenth street, Moline
An invitation is extended to the
general public
buy Thrift Stamps-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-26
HORSE rs BURIED
BENEATH COAL AS
WAGON HITS CURE

AS a disastrous finale to an ex-
citing runaway In Moline last even
ing a big gray horse owned by Carl
p. Peterson, 1922 Fourteenth ave
nue., was buried under a load OF
coal on Fifteenth avenue between
Fifteenth and Sixteenth streets.
The right front wheel of the wagon
was broken also and tree on the
avenue uprooted. The wagon
crashed into the curb and over
turned when one Of the horses fell
and the animal was showered with
coal. No bones were broken al
though it suffered severe bruises
and cuts.
About els Peterson was stand
ing behind the wagon shovelIng the
coal into an alley. A boy happened
TO jump over a fence near the
horses and becoming frightened
they bolted, running south. They
ran only a half block, however, for
an abrupt halt was called when the
wagon hit the curb.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-26
SCHOOL CENSUS
RECORDS GAINS

According to figures Of the school
census just taken in Moline, the
population Of children has increas-
ed 492 in the past year. Total en-
rollment in the public schools last
year was S,957, while this year
9,449 are registered. Township Nc.
Is has 4,724 of this number ana
township No. II has 4,725. The ma
iority Of those under q are boys,
there being 4,793 While girls only
number 1856. In township No. Is,
800 are under years Of age ana
5 .224 are between the ages Of and
81 In the other township LAY are
Under years and SPAS are be-
tWeen. and 81.
The William Carr school has
been opened since the 1917 census
was taken and 1,1G4 children for
merly in the Lincoln district are
now in the Carr district. Because
OF this fact it would seem that the
Lincoln district had decreased for
only S25 are registered there in
comparison with 1,743 last year.
Last year East Moline had 2,426
under 81 years of age, and this year
ICpOIlS SNOW A,oOO, all lHCI ease OF
420. OF this number, 1,475 are
boys and 1881 girls. Between the
ages of 6 and 81 East Moline has
1916, SG2 Of which are boys and
7S4 girls. Colored children under
Il number 125, the boys being
again in the majority, &c to So
There are II colored children be-
tween 6 and 81. Forty-one are boys
ana SO are girls. The census in
East Moline was taken by Mrs
Anna Peterson, truant officer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-26
EAST MOLINE

Mrs. William De Vol Of 51I
Seventeenth avenue will be hostess
TO a meeting OF Columbia auxiliary
Of d. o. V, Friday afternoon. Rcd
Cross work will be the diversion.
All members are urged to come
early.
Announcement is made Of the
approaching marriage Of Mrs. Stel-
Ia CallewaeTt and Rene Van Der
Belie.
Ten members of the Elite club
met yesterday with Mrs. Earl Pax
ton. Needle work and aociability
made the hours pass quickly. A
cook book was presented to the
hostess as a remembrance from the
club. Mrs. Ed Milloen will be
hostess in two weeks.
The Kensington club Of Silyis
did not meet yesterday, but Will
meet with Mrs Van Leer at their
summer cottage on the river front
near Hampton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Allsbrow
and children will return this week
to their home at Council Bluffs.
~ a. dALtI q SIX Weeks WISH mere.
Red Cross workers are asked TO
come to the meeting Friday after
noon at WATERFOWL.
Clyde Anderson writes from
Camp Shelby, Mississippi, that he
has been given a place in the hos
pital corps and likes camp life
fine.
There was a splendid gathering
at the entertainment last night
sponsored by the Eagles for the
boys who leave Thursday for camp.
II was held at their hall A fine
program with music and dancing.
and refreshments, was had. The
Eagle service flag now has 81
stars.
Today has been a day OF prayer
for our nation at the Methodist
Episcopal church at Watertown. II
will end the regular prayer meet
ing at 8 o'clock tomorrow night.
Andrew Almeudinger and S. S.
Mason of East Moline returned
yesterday from a trip to Column
bus. Ohio,
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Aulthouse
are rejoicing over the arrival of IA
son born week ago,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-26
THINK MAN rs NOT
STRONG FORU. S. A

Ivar c. Carlson, who is being held
in Moline pending an investigation
by the police. is believed TO be a
Stacker and in other ways to be
working against the best interests
of the United States. His trial will
take place July 8.
He first said that he registered in
Moline for the first draft and later
he stated he came to Moline last Oc-
tober. He is not known to have a
steady Job. He resisted arrest and
a patrolman half dragged him part
way to the station.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-26
Z
FLEET LOSES ONE
ON WAY OVERSEAS

There were six transports in
our fleet and one was torpedoed. -
writes Private Emil DeMo0re to
ms parents. Mr.. and Mrs. B. De-
Moore, l27 Sixth avenue. Moline.
We lost but few men," he contin-
ues. Some I lad just begun to
get acquainted with. Sorry I can't
give you full particulars. but this
we are strictly forbidden 10 do.
We are a. an embarkat.on port IN
england now and Will be trans
Ierred in few days. but 10 where
I don't know. I will have enough
70 tell when I get back 70 fill a
i9ook the size Of q mail order