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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-12-18
News Of Fifty Years Ago

The Grand Lodge of Masons in Virginia closed
it's annual commun ication about 80 this morn
ing a long list of District Deputy Grand Mas
NAMED. Moro business was transacted
and in less time than at any previous meeting
OF the Grand Lodge.
Hon. John S. CaHkc. ex judge and OK Con.
gresham Of Virginia. died his residence in
this city, Tuesday night.
y. j. Chdress, Richmond amateur pueilist,
publishes card this morning chailenGine
Charley DOugherty for fight for 5000 a side or
much more rs be raised by the respec.
tive parties
Bills audited at meeting Of The Cha n,her
OF Commerce yesterday show that it cost ST.
9s5 to entertain the National Board of Trade
and the monSy RECEIVED for the purpose from
Colonel Darlington sl.7677S for the BANQUET
and Kessnich's band SIS for the music
The coorcd Masons OF virginia now have a
Grand Lodge, which will meet in this CITY De.
cember 81
Senator Morton, OF Indiana. announced ye.-
tcrday that he Will cali up in the Sc % tomor.
row tho joint resolution for the admission OF
Virginia, and this regardless Of any action on
the part OF the Reconstruction committed
Congress decided yesterday to adjourn on tho
twenty -sacond to January s. and no disposition
was SHOWN on the part Of the Reconstructon
committee TO hurry up the Virginia case.
John w. IIutchings has been appointed pos.
removed.
Holders OF North Carolina bonds are in Wash
tngton urging Federal interferepce with North
Carolina finances on the ground that the Fod.
Graz IoNornmcnt must enforce tho constitut ION
adopted under tho Reconstruction acts.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-12-18
BERGER IS CAMPAIGN ISSUE
MAN OUSTED FROM SEAT
IN CONGRESS RUNS AGAIN
Voters In Fifth wisconsin District VIII
Cnst Ballots In Special Election
Friday.
lBy Associated Press. ]

MlLW AUkEE. WIS, Dec. lT.--Vic-
'or L. Berger Is the issue III The spe-
ciai election called for December IL
IN the NTH congressional district OF
wisconsin The Socialist leader, who
was elected TO the present Congress
put denied his seat following his con.
Fictton for violation OF the espionage
act. is again the nominee OF his Marty
re Is opposed by Henry tI. Bodcnstab
republican. whose candidacy il
,I.,sS also By the Democratic organ
The Good Government Leap.uc" ."
The hfth district is looked upon ~
the Socialist stronghold In Wisroms;n
nerger carried 1t several years ago,
hrst time, and again at the reguiar
election in November. 1915. Al the
latter time he had "A plurality of more
,nan 1900 votes. polling 1890 agains,
6is Tor Stafford, Republican. Carney
Instituted the contest which result o.,
In Dcrser's loss of his seat.
Choice of Mass-Mceting.
berger was the unanimous choice
OF ma ss.meeting called hurriedly be.
usual party referendum. The Berger
meeting approved his every act, word
and writing" The platform on which
m merger seeks see s,, re.eiection reiterates
s.
and declares against prohibition.
against the impcrtlnent presumption
or any clique Or party in the House
o. Representatives to dictate whom
tatIre" and against 'mcddlng in the
-IRu,sia. Qermansa and Me Sh s"u"''S
Bodenstabs candidacy was the out
resenta tircs OF the Republican and
Democratic county committees, and a
alton from the Good Government
League.
Opponents Platform.
odenstab also has announced that
no IS against prohibition. The nub
or his platform Is the declaration TO
Keep invio!ate the fundamental prin.
oipies OF our government. and stand
opposcd 70 every attempt to Bergcrize
ana 6olshevi2e this country"
frior 10 the primary election. tho
Socialists were more active than Tho
iusionists at least with regard TO the
holding of meetings. Berger was
quoted In one OF his speeches as hav-
Ing said that he hoped the soldier.
would refuao to take the place Of
striking coal miners. and declared that
me former German Emperor would not
use regular troops" to intimida 9
strikers. At anothc. time he MA in
IT this district is made up entirely
or horse thieves then horse ,hinr
Is It's only true representative" I'm
arguing Tor his own election.
Outline Campaign I.xuc..
HodcnStab in outlining the issue a,
an organization meeting of one OF the
branches Of the Good Govcrnmcn,
League said:
IL Is not true Socialism that the
NTH district is confronted with !, is
something much wsrsc. 1t is Bolshc-
vism The Socialists whom Mr.. Fer
ger represents arc a group OF indiyi
u u, VINO 90 nothing but stir up en-
AGAINST employee. Now thcy arc try
ing TO overthrow the accet;ed form or
government OF this country. NJ. Bcr-
ger Is trying to irritatc old scores
for his own benefit"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-12-18
LANE HAS NOT SUBMITTED
RESIGNATION TO PRESIDENT
VIII i.enrc Cabinet When II VIII Not
Add 70 ExccutIve's burdens
md Worries.
Try Aa.noIa,cd rr,..

WASHINGTON. Dec. I7.2secret,rv
Lane today issued stat-.--St DENY
ing published reports that he had
placed his resignation before Pres.-
Gent Wilson, hut disclosing that he
intends TO leave the Cabinet when ne
can do so without adding to the Prcsi-
dents burdens or worries"
This lis MIR. Lanes statement.
With reference to my talked az
President nor even written II. but T
do contemplate going out o. the Cab
met, and have withheld talking TO
the President about it because | did
NOT WISH 10 add 10 his burdens o.
worries at this time.
Nor do ] know when the time Will
come when can. This is full state
mcnt Of all the facts. I have Thought
IL unkind to say anything TO him aoou,
the matter. and that any mention or
1t now by anyone would be needless
annoyance"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-12-18
Health Talks by DR.. VIM. Brady
Questions and Answers.
'SopyriSht. lsls. ny SatiunAi NEWSPAPER e..

Nerve Spccialists-Would you kindly recon-.
menH TO me ncrvc specialist who would treat
me Tor reasonable fec each week as am
lily: CD ~ P"' '''af-
Answcr-No. 1t would not be kind OF me 70
s nsSih nerve specialist for you. \ nerve
snci, pnfsSiam feels that the advice Of such 4
ywouS ~ h.. ana fl Teter you to the specialist who
ci,ise sna aneTe Is no reason why nerve spo-
h "nnn, Should not temper the wind every
non is euetor strives TO do In daily practice.
o HSsrs Ara al d OF the troubles patients cali merry:
INC tne nerve specialists province. Try a good
nHeessiye Perspiration--s it injurious TO use
preparation TO stop excessive PRECIPITATION un :
aer the arms? II YOU know OF anything safe
II? Ill NJ ''N"''"''
Answsr-The~, is no objection IL the prepa-
aa,aon docs not irritatc the skin much. A
soiutlon oil half an ounce Of aluminium chloride
mi IN 'w0 ounces OF distilled or rain water. mop
pea on INC armpits and allowed to dry. every
aaternatc day for three days. gives satisfactory
nj One ein Good Law-,lf conditions arc clearly ex-
piiancd 10 you. do you give advice rcgn riding
plrtf control" &c. 81 '
NhsWcr-No. In the first place that isn't a
a 40. propGr function: IS understand il, In
inc second place there is "A la arains; rivium
sueh information-and it is a good law
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-12-18
ARE FAB APART ON TREATY
WILSON AND UNDERWEED ON
FRIENDLY TERMS, HOWEVER
Alabama senntor Snid to He N.L,,u
Fight Tor Compromisc to
SnSc Pnct.
ny ), FREDERlCk EssAn,.

WASHINGTON. Dee. ;1.-.Th,, ~
President and Senator Underwood. nr
Alabama, who aspires to succeed tho
late Senate" Martin as minority leader
are aet, , wi%s apart upon program Tor u
too well understood TO need Comment 70
but 1t Is to be doubted II the presi.
d 6n W anG the Ssnator have in any
years. '
man, for very considerable Element ,
s IN his party ~ is eIonntendinE openly and
ratification Of the peace treaty. The
publiSs encouragement. suggests no
lave Drilled Apart.
-, These facts are all there is to the
r. Friends Of both men say that the
ap psstd9 no,i ana the Senator have drf,eI
made the slightest criticism Of the
wa sacrificing any principle that i may
ina, mat Senator Hitchcock himself in
made puhoiic statements very recently
reservations as a means Of savinr h ,he
nnddeTn1tS. and the Nebraska Senator'S
be nuest 10 me cause certainly cannot
o,{ ne and Senator Underwood diner
,hy IN The matter OF procedure. and
ated r ,Sa has certa iniy not repudI-
the Democratic leaders IN of The e't scro. OF
1t is Mu tie Not fsc, Gtom,nit President.
day that tho President. aiihnmmssiSon 10.
SET unllcldinG in so far as imitinti,'.
compromse Is concerned. is no, q
all unwilling for his trends n H.
senate 70 negotiate with the onnasi-
ION ior an agreement, provided they
90 not commit him to any fixed basis
OF compromise or to any definite srt
OF reservations 'Ne sSS
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-12-18
OKLAHOMA CITY SECURES
FEDERAL RESERVE BRANCH
Wins In Contest for Institution. TAX
ing Coveted Plum From
Tulsa.

WARRINGTON. Dec. 17.-Es,abIish-
,hs in Oklahoma Ci,y of branch Of
me Kansas City Federal Reserve Bank
serve Board. Territory assigned to The
n neW bank will include that par, Of
D DtI; mona not in the Eleventh tDallasj
i'isirlct: The functions Of the new
bank will be to expedite shipments of
currency and to provide better faniIi-
ties Tor intrastate clearing Of checks
inc BOARD having decided that dis
count facilities accorded by tho Kan.
sas City Bank were ample
Cklahoma City was chosen over
state showed a preference for formn nor
c,ty. The bank will have five directors
tnree appointed by the Kansas C;tvy
R Rans ana Two by the Federal Reserve
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-12-18
CONGRESSMEN DECIDE
TO SELL WARTIME HOUSES
Bill Abandons bureau and Transfer.
Propertics to Treasury Department
for Private Sales.
LRy Associated Press. ]

WASHINGTON. Dec. 17.-Withou, a
dissenting vote. the House passed and
sent TO the Senate today bill order
Ing the sale OF housing facilities
erected by the government during the
war TO relieve congestion in many in
dustrial centcrs
The measure also abolished the
United States Housing Bureau, trans
ferrinS the properties to the Treasury
for sale 10 private persons. other for
cash or part payments.
Debate on the measure centered
largely in an attack on the housing
bureau. Charges OF profigatc expen-
diture of government funds were made
by several members. and the assertion
buildings Committee was conducting
an Investigation with a view of deter
mining whether 1t should recomrn end
prosecutions by the Department of
Justice.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-12-18
A Daily Once-Over.
Don't Harp on sIisfortunes.

Doni tender words OF sympathy or speak
pt'Eonizingly TO A person who is criDplcd or
who has personal defect of some kind
Your words painful and detastcful NOT
helpful and consoing "
=, lrea a. ths ines pacitated person If he or
BE light, happy and free, just the same as
with other folk. 1900 "
II you are too soicitous you remind one OF
an afhiction he wants to forget.
- However. do not go to the other extreme and
ne constantly suggesting something which is
physically difficult. adding. oh, come on, you
you" " 'P
This sort Of attitude is positively cruel for
YOU emphasize the inirmty.
Ihere are too many words of sympathy in
and Kind thought fulness
Let your attitude make It Impossible TO dc.
tect- that you know OF any dcformity defect or
imperfec;ion; and you Will have stamped your
Copyright, 1919.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-12-18
Discuss Life or Lnnjer

WILLIAMSBURG. VA. Dec. i7.-The
eentirc student body of William and
MARY college gathered in chanel to-
day Tor the monthly College Hour"
ana heard DR.. j. w Weyland, profess
Sor OF history of the Harrisonburg
STATE Normal. deliver an address of the
lie OF Sidney Lanier in Virginia. DR..
Weyland talked in a most interesting
sojourn in the Old Dominion. Lanicr
spent about six weeks at the Bucking-
ham Springs in 1871, and while there
prepared one Of the greatest works.
speaker also gave Interesting anec
dotes concerning the poets friends.
who were guests at the Springs when
Lanier was there.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-12-18
URGE ECONOMY SALES
Retailers and Sales Manager. CIV,
aoScrnmcnt's Proposal Their
Ind0rscment

NEW YORK, Dec. 17Tha
ment,s proposal that dry goods p retai H.
ers mold economy" sales during Ian
t rarS oa ana February to aid in reducing
meeting here today Of retaiIers ana
I Rntsn managers, called by the National
'eeMuail Try Goods Association.
Mercnants from various parts Of tho
country attended. :Sumero,is iot IN, e,s
ana teiGErams received from rctaiiers
im tmG S9uth and West expressed an.
ob ne.sh, to the government in eye ep
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-12-18

no settlement of any kind to guarantee that
next year will not witness repetition of
this years industrial strife. This is q rich
country, but II cannot bear such Il terrific
strain indefinitely. Some way must be found
to compel capital and labor to work to-
Gether in harmony for the public good, IL
they cannot bring themselves into voluntary
accord. Otherwise there will be disaster
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-12-18
BONUS FOR SPINNERs
Estimate ted Cost 10 Federation i. Placed
Mt EI.50O,GOO
Sterling.
fRv Associated Press

Master Cotton Spinncrs mas recnw.
mendcd to its members, who emn,ny
$4,000 operatives a grant to the oper.
month during tho first Quarter Of - =
new year. " VIZ
>, The estimated cost to tho federation
~ t,.sii"oo'ouo sterling. The explanation
o. inns actlon is that huge profits have
oeen made by the master cotton spin
ners. while the operatives have benr
barred "a ny agreement from asking for
an advance IN wages until next March.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-12-18

Souln Dakota. Nnere vigilant and active
citizenship and industry are the keynotes OF
the ruling political power has a new Law per-
hitting the voter living half mile or more
from the polling place TO vote by mail Prob
ably new bond issue 10 provide stamps for
the enthusiastic patriots will be the next
U!iracic Of sagacious legislation undertaken
there.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-12-18

One can hardly take seriously Frances
reported proposal 10 recoup It's war losses
by charging admission to the hattlefelds
where the allied dead are resting. These
lives were given freely TO save France and
now ii should not deny 10 the living the
precious privilege of visiting the graves
without money and without price. II is in
very truth the most cold booded. heartless
revenue-producing scheme that has grown
out of the world conflict
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-12-18
Demoralized International Exchange

a NEW problem of serious moment hos
arisen within recent weeks which, in its
solution, must demand the best thought not
only or this government, but OF the gov
ernments OF the leading European powers
me rate or exchange has deprecated at 90
rapid rate that the low value of foreign
money in the United States is interfering
d'sastrousy with foreign buying in Ameri
can markets and promises to Interfere to
an even greater degree in the very near
lut"re II some steps are not taken to main
tain more equitable parity OF foreign er
change "a
because the value OF the British Mound
sterhng the French franc, the German mark
ana itailan ira has dropped to the lowest
ieVei IN history, and their purchasing power
IN Inc united States has diminished almost
TO :. the breaking point commerce between
lhis and the allied nations liz suffering
orders placed here by foreign buyers arc
being Cancelled. Others about 10 be nlaced
nave oeen held up. Canadians in despera
tlon are shipping vast amounts or gold IN
the United States in a desperate EFFORT ~
polster up the value OF their money, and
BUSINESS seneraiiy Is feeling the pinch which
necessarily follows any interference with
foreign buying in domestic markets.
Dispatches from London declare that the
nINish are facing an equally grave aues-
t1on. French, Italian and German money
mas oceh depressed there and ill-feeling to-
n"iu inc BRUSH is manifesting itself on the
par, vi INC FRENCH and Italian, interests par
'icniarly, This same feeling is directed
against Americans also. it is added, but with
lcss vehemence for the reason that this conn.
'rS Is being confidently looked to for relief
measures. o
~ Is suggested in official circles that The
nnich is threatened by the derange-
ment OF international exchange can onIv Inc
AVOIDED by an agreement on the part OF the
governments concerned, but such an agree
hent may prove impossible unless America
ratihes the peace treaty and a sound basis
,or .utnre financial relationships is estab-
,. ..ioa ohce more therefore, the defeat of
were responsible for the rejection OF Tho
measure so vital to all the world
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-12-18
:C7ICESDAY. DECEMEER IS. 1919.

Ofic!ai tatistics are published to prove
tina; IL ;i.is country we have more persons in
insane asyums than i'll all the colleges and
universities. The comparison suggests the
unkind thought that while the institutions
of learning may furnish constant supply of
recruits for the asylums. the latter arc for
hidd.n 10 reciprocate
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-12-18

1t remains to be seen whether Gaby dan
nunzo is playing the stellar role in opera
bonfc or has the leading lines in real
drama in which he has successfully dcfcd
and ontwitted the great powers. Evidence
accumuates IN favor Of the latter version.
Tie poct-warrior has turned Fiume over to
the regular troops, and France and Italy are
said 10 be agreed that Italy shall retain per-
manentiy this coveted territory. President
Wilson was the only factor that prevented
the carrying out of this original program,
and. with the American failure to ratify the
peace treaty, there seems to remain no OBJ
stacle 10 ltalys fulhlment of its national
aspiration. Thus tho Republican Senate
has taken D'Annunzio from the ranks OF
slaP-stick comedians. and converted him into
real dramatic hero
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-12-18
Hun ger,

feel the need OF you so great today,
MY Soul cries to my body. In its pain.
reply,
On ducst-again.
would reach out and thrust back
And cloud. aky's stormy grief that
understands
divide,
With my bare hands.
Virginia Stalt In Contemporary Vera>
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-12-18
steamer and Collier EIoat.d

VINEYARD HAVEN: MASS. Dec IL
aground on Martha's Vineyard for sev.
eral days, was foatcd late TODAY nv
coast guard cutters. The collier Lake
The collier North Wind Wa. stjyy;
aground tonight. ~"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-12-18
Dont Dodge what You Don't

ms Is INC dact that you do not understand thins
any reason why YOU shonld condemn it?
10 YOU put a ban on the subject you abhor in
con Nc.satlon because yon are afraid you may be
over persuaded in it's favor:
.,.o, iornid me discussion of any thought with
Which you arc out of sympathy shows tense
ness which Is not strength, but weakness. 4
When anything can get under the skin en- ouE h
10 lrIitatc YOU there IL something to IT, and
You acknowledge its force.
III The force is really bad you give IL cncour-
aSement by your very attitude OF resistance.
When anything is big enough TO be recos-
niIcd 1t is certainly tangible
. II thing Is so small that you cannot It,
IL cannon harm YOU in the same way the
same extent that recognized evil can
ON the other hand. the fact that you do not
understand or recognize does make a real
force imroteni.
Understanding is the greatest protection one
can have.-Copyright, 1919.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-12-18

~ -. "IonrH" Vince 1855.
To the Editor OF The Times Dispatch.
Sir.--1 send check 10 continue nv dali: ma
per | am eiEhty-one years old and have been
subscriber to your paper ever since 1865 when
was twenty one years old and lived at SCOTS
burg, VA. can't do without It,
,~, W. G MORTON.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-12-18
SEEN ON THE SIDE
The Difference
ny HENRY EDWARD WARNER

The Difference.
when I've got little balance In the bank
He's the incest little chap ever knew.
And he smiles at swectly
That he captures mo completely
win the welcome in his laughing eyes so
blue.
"r-r-r-r-r: The shvtrs chase each other up
my spine
For he has time for laughter
With tho reckless aver.drafter
And naughty teller Amt no friend n, n,;n.,
When my pockets got lining have friends
Who are Glad to recognize on tho street:
Th,y will run right up and grab me.
And for parties they will nab me-
With enthusiasm sweep me off my feet
But If should chance to need a little kale-
II they think I'm on the warpath for loan
When my little troubles fret me
1t is odd how they forget me-
Who appear to have some troubles Of their
own.
lis the way the world keeps wasgins sup.
II YOU have it you're .. H.. il not. YOU ain.,,
You may hurry with elation
To assist the decoration.
But its presupposed that YOU possess some
paint!
IL you've got 1t you're elected-that's the done:
IF you haven't. then your luck will treat YOU
Rough
KS mighty veXins question.
And I've only this suggestion:
Follow on like half the gang and throw
blum.
me aittudinous expense OF existence has
mounted TO l3l per cent increase 0ver pre.war
prices. and Tat women are still buying tennis
racqucis to hang in the parlor.
Trade.
Is this ;hc very best you havc:" asked the
shopper anxiously.
.Yesm. it's the best, We have sometime
that sells for 81 more. but it isn't as good
quality" said the clerk
I'll take it at 50 more; and iemn,e have tn.
price tag sure"
Two Iupossibies.
links, can YOU work the fourth dimcn.
sion?''
Nc: Huh: can't even pay me taxes"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-12-18
Voice of the People

~ Letter. must give the name aud address Of
writer SO requests. -
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-12-18

that since we have adopted the Tnr,;sI, 49,
trinc OF prohibition. and his pnope continue
20 reject our theory OF one wife spnncien,
the dominance of influence and argument is
on his side e"l 10
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-12-18

II Commissioner kramcr's edict that tbo
potaole properties OF hair tonic must hc
eliminated Is enforced, another blow will be
ncnvered at the high cost Of legitimate Ct.
forts to cover the bald spots
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-12-18

laking the confusion OF names and foreign
date lines put before us daily. we may con
ciuoe mat really the tower OF babel had not
very mueh on the modern newspaper in the
way OF a mix-up
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-12-18

In ono day the public is treated to Senator
Norris bill! for government ownership and
operation OF the railroads, and Senator Cum
MINIS warming that if proper legislation is
not enacted before the lines are turned back
10 thelr private owners two-thirds of them
Will be bankrupt within thirty DAVIS And
Il beWildercd Republican Congress seems moi
10 nave the laintcst idea how to restore
order TO this transportation chaos But one
TACT stands out with unmist a kabe clearness
ana that is. in the face of what the govern
neht mas done, or rather failed TO do, with
Inc railroads, the American people have
neeh cured Tor generation, at least, OF any
desire they may have entertained for public
ownership. The stock under Norris ma
uonalzation plan, would be drug on the
market so far as il depended on public sub
scrption.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-12-18

.c NEM YORK.; Dec. 17.-One Thousand
treatment in hospitals near here yxiii
ba entertained at a continuous Christ.
mas party ALL next week in Pershinr-
House. in Gramercy Snuare