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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-02-01
INCREASED REVENUE
IN ELECTRIC PLANT

Washington, D. C. Jan. 2s.--Prc-
liminary figures of the forthcoming
quinquennial report on the central
electric light and power stations OF
the State OF Virginia have been given
out by Director Sam. l.. Rogers, OF
the Bureau Of the Census. Depart
ment of Commerce. They were pre-
pared under the supervision of Flu
gene +. Hartley. Chief Statistician for
Manufactures.
The statistics relate 10 the years
ending December 81. 1917. 1912, and
1907. and cover both commercial aud
municipal plants. They do not. how
ever, cover electric plants operated
by factories, hotels, etc. which gener-
ate current for their own consump-
ton: those operated by the Federal
government and state institutions;
and those that were idle or In course
Of constructor.
Substantial increases are shown
from census to census In all details ex-
cept the number of arc street lamps.
This decrease in arc street lamps,
however. is in harmony with the gen
eral practice in street lighting and in
Virginia the loss is more than made up
by the large increase in incandes-
cents, etc.
From 1919 to 1917 the income in
creased $l.s12.o64, or 2oo.a per cent,
as compared with an increase of
$4t4.sa4 or 1861 per cent. from
1907 10 1879. The expenses chow
similar increases. init for tho 1--WE
year period 1912 to 1917 being 2s7.4
per cent and that from 1907 10 1912.
1858 per cent,
A similar proportionate Increase
appears for the output of stations;
from 1912 10 1a'7 this increase
amounted to 1S.S5s.014 kiloWati
hours. or 274,5 per cent compared
with an increase Of ls.5l6.a24 kilo-
wait hours, or 1874 per cent. from
1907 10 1912.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-02-01
WHAT TO = WHEN THE
GAS {. T bALkS

Washington. u. C., Jan. GA gas
engine on the farm Is a great slabor
saver or great time waster. depend
ing upon the skill OF the operator. An
urski1led man may spend more time
and energy in trying to start an en-
CINE to pump water or do some other
task than would be required 70 do the
work on hand. Often crews of work
rnen hired to help thrash. bale hay.
cut ensilage. etc, draw full wages for
hours spent in idleness, owing to in
efficient handling of the engine. Such
delays are preventa BILE. for engine
trouble is usually due to the operator s
ignorance OF some of the details es-
sential to proficient operation. Knowi-
edge OF the engine. then, Is one way
10 conserve farm labor and avoid
trouble.
To supply such knowledge the
United States Department OF AEricul-
ture has recently published Farmers
Bulletin 1913, practical Hints on
Running a Gas Engine" The aim OF
the bulletin rs TO can attention to
some OF the common causes OF engine
trouble. to suggest a method OF iocat-
! ing quickly the seat of the trouble
when an engine fails to run as il
should, and to offer a sort or reminder
in the form of a condensed trouble
chart. which may frequently be Of
assistance even to experienced engine
operators
Stop, think-then follow definite
system, to locate the trouble advises
til, bulletin. n gives directions for
testing the ignition system. fuel .sys-
tenn AMI compression, also points on
starting and operation. and gives sus-
gcstions which will aid In starting the
engine in cold weather, Particular
emphasis is laid on the importance Of
a thorough knowledge of the gas en-
g:ne. a copy may be secured. SO long
as the supply lasts. by applying to the
United States Depart of Agricul-
ture. Washington. ~. c.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-02-01
GOVERNMENT OWNERSHIP
URGED BY L. II. FINN

Washington Ian. 30.--Governnnent
ownership of the railroads was urged
before the senate interstate commerce
committee today by Laurence Il. Finn.
chairman OF the Kentucky railroad
commission, He gave eight reasons
which. he said. forced him to CON
clude. in spite Of inherent sentiments
to the contrary. that privately owned
railroads could not meet the demands
Of the public in matters OF transpcrta-
ton and elaborated in support or each
contention.
II assert" said Mr.. Finn. that the
present method OF operating the rail
roads has necessarily created evils not
at all essential to government owner
ship and without any corresponding
benefits that should naturally be ex-
pected under real public ownership and
operation.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-02-01
Rx JOE LESLIE

lie sat alone on green painted
bench. where the shadows Of the
skeleton trees threw weird figures
over him rs tho sun played hide and
seek behind The clouds. The air was
warm, AZ IL the spring time had come
In for = moment to Kiss away the
sting Of winter.
The man seated on tho park bench
was a strange figure to sec there
where broken men take refuge lie
was not pooFly dressed. as Is the usual
ease oC those who com" 10 sat anu
while away tho hours there with tho
squirrels and the sparrows. and the
silent. impressive he inches.
His head rested in his hands, and
The fur collar OF his overcoat, rich in
its glossy tint, seemed out of place In
tho almost summer air, There was
the atmosphere az wealth about him.
Of power. but a. his big shoulders
heaved and sagEed forward. as IL
hurdencd with ioad too great TO
carry. n nse who glanced at hinrF and
passed on sensed a wreck. tragedy
beneath The silence that wrapped
about him.
Nhat grief had~brought him there?
pid his silence hold the story Of some
loved one who was taken. and whose
tp4encs left tho world n dark and
dreary place. Did he come 10 that
lonely spot to bemoan he loss OF
wealth. or 20 admit defeat III some
long cherished project that had been
turned by the tickle hands of fortune
In some others way?
Perhaps Wit" child. a sweetheart
had laid down iife's burdens. and /. /
gone 20 eternal rest. Perhaps loved
one in whom the trust and faith that
il more than life, had proved a vain
and ,hankless thing. Perhaps the
faith In souc lost friend had turned
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-02-01
REVENUE BILL UP FOR
ADOPTION MONDAY

/ Ak,4N,., saS aaq4sr IL ,vss,+ ~
the senate and house conferees on the
5000. o00. 900 revenue bill will be
brough, before the house for adop-
ton next Monday. IT was announced
today. Senator Simmons, chairman OF
the committee. said that practically
every matter in dispute has been
agreed upon and tomorrows session
of the conferees will be the last.
The conferees adhere to their policy
of Withholding information as to the
specific rates agreed upon. as they do
not wish to invite an avalanche OF
protests from interests which might
oppose some of the rates. II is not be-
iieved that debate on the conference
report viii take more than a day in
either house.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-02-01

Monnt t.ilead. Va, ian. 30.--On
Mend9v night I.ucian r. kephart, a
merchant of Mount C,ilead, and Jo-
s%ph kearnes, citizen OF the village
had some trouble, resulting In Keep
hart being seriously beaten. cut and
shot by kearnes, who received q
bullet wound In The lungs from pistol
in the hands OF kcphnrt Or. John
A, Gibson was called to aid the local
physician. Dr. Baldwin
Ikearnes was brought to the
Louaoun hospital ON Tuesday morn
ing.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-02-01

Rhea Is valuable member to re-
tain on the board
The Times Dispatch, after the bill
referred to became a law, in its news
columns. among other things said:
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-02-01

Rhea Is "a valuable member to re-
tain on the board.
The Times Dispatch, after the hill
referred to became a law. in its news
columns, among other things said;
The senior member OF the cor
poration commission Is Judge W.
r. Ehea. generally regarded as
one of the most learned judges
in the state He took his seat
on the commission February /,
1908, having been appointed
thereto 10y Governor Claude A.
swanson He was reappotnted at
the expiration of his first term
Ivy Governor William Hodges
Mann, and his present term Will
expire February |, 1920 For the
first time in their history the
people of the state VIII vote IN the
fllling of a place on the commits
sion on the first Tuesday in No
vembcr. 1919 Ii is confidently
believed hy friends Of Judge
Rhea that I've will have no oppo-
sition in this election or for the
nomination. Judge .Rhea's re
n1arkable record for energetic
and efficient service for more
than a decade az member OF
the commission is pointed TO ny
his friends as furnishing all
necessary argument Tor ms uhanl-
nous reelection.
The Winchester Star. the Bristol
Herald Courier, the Danvilie Regis
ter. the Charlottesville Progress and
A large number of other daily and
weekly papers throughout the state
have had similar articles In fact
We have seen no dissent as 20 the
sp|eudld record Judge Rhca has
made upon the commission. but only
COMMUNICATION everywhere. In line
with other papers, we hope Judge
Rhea will have no opposition in OF
out Of the Democratic party, but II
he should have we feel conhdeut Of
his overw helming election.
The people of Virginia have never
yet turned down man who had been
so cminently faithful to the trust
committed to him We cannot now
go into details as to Judge Rhea $
service, but Will mention one Or two
matters.
When he began service The stand
ard railroads of Virginia were as
sessed on single roadway and track
$4,000 per mile and on double track
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-02-01

- - pAssage Of the bin II
state corporation commits
4 ~ people, IT has been sat
- note with what unautriftJ
81 the state has so strongly
|'11i1 Aed the splendid record Of
S3is william r. Rhsa, upon TIA"
ION and Just ss strongly ad-
A his reelection.
have space for only a few Of
etieies. but they represent the
sk the press generally through
a state.
1tsye give parf of an editorial
~ Roanoke Times;
ANxhey the people ar" hotter
1870 than the governor 10 Sc"
fheir corporation contmis-
mar be dcbats hi" gH"s~
sS ut al any rate 'hsy are to
- the cpportunitv to mani
1aiv ability 10 90 go ThoF.
nke an excellent beginning
81 showing their htness
1Se tnsk II they unite In the
that Judge khea. who
ved on the commission
a1y and with marked ahil-
~ Senator Swanson vas
-. stand for recollection
- Hhea iS 100 well known
people OF the eectlom .a
1h< Times circulateS for
fenAed sketch or eulogv
Xnfe@r to be necessary. II
Ho entirely euperfiuous fer
1paper To attempt IN tell
~ ~ Southwes, Virginia
3ndge Rhea. For The
a1s1 N JUDGE hhea's naive
knows and loves him
kM knnwa and iogea tsss
JHdge Ehea In nos
his Aseond tern, on
~ngDeeAt.on commission
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-02-01
THE REVENUE BILL ONCE MORE.

the money to pay for nlatcTtal
and supplies ~ht |, j, has bought
and HIGH ha> been delivered.
The cvtvsritns.tat cannot Esst
until it gets Tho money, which Is
vet to be raised through Tie u1
and the approaching loan. The
suggestion that 1t issue treasury
notes is inadmiSs!hlc, because
that would add "a full forty per
cent TO tho money in circulation
with consequent total disar-
ranScrocnt Of values As expressed
In terms OF money!
TTe government, being morally
and legally Obliged tn meet IT.
obligations. IS In no position to
become lagEslrd In paving It's
current bills, ard thus must hook
about for means of payment
To this end all ~ the money to he
raised from the victory loan and all
of the money to he obtained. from
taxation will be required unless some
other immediate means OF Getting
cash can be agreed upon.
II has been suggested that the oo-
hgations Of European countries. to
which this country has issued credits
TO the amount OF about eight and
one haY billions Of dollars. be mar
keted by the United States. with its
guarantee that they will be paid when
due. They might have 10 be sold
at discount, but this would afford i
be sufficient 70 make Unnecessary the
victory loan, or make safe ron
! tinuance of the 1877 Law until n
! new bill can be framed lis not yet
| clear Certainly. the ineru'table fea-
lures of the 1917 Law, which are nu-
uaerous but which could not be
clearly foreseen, ought to be set
/ right, This liz the very least tina; a
Democratic congress can afford TO do.
There remains to be considered the
practical legislative difficulties and
very grave political situation. The
time for any action s exceedingly
short. The Democratic majority In
the senate Is so small that a few men,
| joining with the Republicans could
defeat any measure that would ar
| ford genuine relief. Actually. IL is
! beyond hope that any new revenue
bill could be framed now and passed
( by both houses before the expiration
OF the present congress by limitation
| Whatever happens, the Democratic
party will be blamed. II the Demo
cratic congress fails 10 pass any suit
able measure, II will be open 10 the
charge of weakness and unwillinrness
to assume It's proper responsibilities.
II 1t passes the pending bin. ii will
certainly antaronize a very consider
u Bile portion OF the business commu-
nifty, at least until workings of
the law may show that II is MOI 40
bad as many conservative men fear
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-02-01
CAPT. TY PULIIN DROPS
DEAD WHILE FISHING

Alexandria,. Va, ~Jan. S0.-~Captain
Tv pullir. about sixty years old. while
fishing for carp from a small boat
this morning dropped dead.
Captain Puilin bad his boat north
of Mount Vernon. II Is supposed that
he had an attack of heart trouble.
"i-h him in the boat was Henry
Wise. OF this city, The deceased re-
= " Washington and Is survived
by his wife and a son,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-02-01


ll1hrce ahort months - '7F ''s
- OF the pending revenue ''''
would have ben .''>'.'
!. |. nAas.er OF course f0eTS
I. -, no general protest al me
,.r.n though certain features
S,x rave eeen objects of ATTACK
q though. is of the pas
80 80 IL, having advanced thus 'ar.
Adjournment barely a month W.
4 49,. - action has arrived. we
siD near on Monday. III 's no~ I'M
s.ss ~va,sy the conferees recon-
rhen both houses VII u"
6 fare with the most n''men'''S
san which q Democratic CON
-. ever called upon TO MAKE
- 1n;v the declaration OF war
Y. 6@isy In arriving ut an agree
$500 .hs measure has given
rsnni,y for opposition TO organize
as#4,. go las, few days this adverse
euce has become decidedly H''''~
aIfa n. ~,,rr matters SIS the so called
s'sI -. tsxes~-whereoy II IS meeho-
~ make the purchaser pay a per
90. 49, based upon the selling
''s u merchandise--the retail n'ef
sssI ~ 81 the country Rave from the
IN nexsnning made vigorous anu
ss'nI ant nxht. Some other features
ri - omen to grave objection on
ound that they give a chance
and guhterfug~, penaIis"
Y - honest merchant while the
Snnoet one r~aps advantage
III sorts OF objections, some
o. fragnensary evidence, some
ss..,r> imagination. have quite re-
$50 h~~n raised. To few OF
|sa - Alluded yesterday morning
|g55 IA the day we were informed
tAe brother Of a Richmond man
= Inarned from = New York broker
WI : stAsiatician somewhere e'Ss5i
III n.sfnnted that the pending bill
~ yteld nearer nine than SIX bill
~ dollars. still later, q Rich
fid banker assured Els that 1t was
aIiSf that the bill might yield ten
Na IL dollars, his estimate being
- admittedly incomplete evi-
|11SsI applied according to the law
.vares.s These can hardly be
|1I7 - Is convincing arguments
Y have no fault to find with the
|I1S 1l,ssss of these gentlemen in
- view which they believe TO
9anA We know they are &C
~ high motives-~that per
thew are ready 10 pay what
A government may require
hIem which is puzzling all OF
nno 70 which congress must
re kind Of answer.
It1ano these facts stand out
aDA unmistakabie.
t1san two billions of dol
- It'd mp In hank fosAns be-
to government has ce<
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-02-01
HaZelgrove & Co.
COMMISSION MERCHANTS

We get the highest market prices
,"r ali kinds OF produce. Fowl In
better demand. Calves wanted. Ergs
seiiing quickly, Send us your orders
ior cabbage. $3.50 per hundred packed
ana put in depot +. Q. Box S26.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-02-13

The Wesley Class Of the Methodist
church had its regular monthly so
ciaI at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. W
II. Sims Tuesday evening The crowd
was large and there was much enthus-
iasm from the beginning to the end
of the evening A few Of the men
were present all of of whom wore q
red heart on his sleeve. Large val
entines were disti ibuted and each one
present was expected to write an APP
propriate verse on the heart which
was afterwards collected and read.
This brought forth peals of laughter.
The men were calico Ipon 90 Identify
the ladies present by their maiden
names which were read aloud 4 pro
gram of music was enjoyed. Mrs.
Geo Beatty sang ireland" by Henry
J. Savers and in response to ar en-
core gave patriotic musical reading
entitled Wrap me in the dear old
flag" The taugle of hearts followed
the music and upon finding the part
ners for refreshments the crowd was
served to sandwiches, pumpkin pic
with whipped cream and chocolate,
Specia mention must be rlade OF the
delicious sandwiches made By Mr.
W. II. Sims. The crowd was loath to
leave. but at a late hour saw that
they must go, and Mrs. Sims won the
distinction IF being delightful hos
tess
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-02-13

Little Miss Louise Wolffarts was
the honoree at the birthday party Civ
en- Thursday Of last week. The chill
dren went from the school with. her
to her home and Mrs. Wolffarth had
everything ready for a happy time
The house was decorated in red and
white and refreshments Of Fruit gel
attn. whipped cream, heart waters,
and grape juice carried out the color
scheme. Favors Of Valentines we're
distributed In little contest Alice
Bean won the prize. The children all
enjoyed themselves as children can
do and look forward to every time
they think Of getting to visit with
Louise.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-02-13

J. f. Henderson received a letter
from his brother, c. A. Henderson,
with the 355th Infantry in the seth
Division now at Bisch. Germany. this
week. Mr. Henderson is anxious to
get home as most of the excitement
is over, and states one matter of in
convenience to him has been getting
mail, and also stated that he had not
received a pay check since he went
over.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-02-13
Question Chairman.

Chairman Dent Of the Military
committee. was questioned closely NJ
to the future army. with several
members asking II the force provided
in the bill was to be the permanent
army strength The chairman ey-
planned that il was not and there was
general applause from both sides 81
the house when Representative Nc
Kenzic Of Illinois. Republican. saia
the military committee favored %
mall army
Mr. Mckenzie said the proposal q
the army general staff for a perra-
nent peace time military eztablish-
nlcnt Of 500 600 had been rejected
by the committee and Representative
Kahn Of California. Republican. IN.
terrupted TO say that not a single
member Of the committee favored
the proposal
Discussion in the house continued
throughout the day with leaders Of
fering no prediction as to when a
vote would be taken on the measure.
which carries a total of sl.f00 O00,-
0uc for he war department during
the fiscal year beginning next July /.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-02-13
BIC STANDING ARMY IS
OPPOSED IN HOUSE

Washington. Feb. l2-General op-
position to a standing army in excess
Of $4,000 men as authorized in the
national defense act years ago was
voiced in the house today during de.
bate on the annual army appropria.
;ion bin with lis provision for a mill
tary force Of $4,000 Officers and
men during the period Of demobilizs
ton
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-02-13

FOR SALE Must sell By the
18th, 30 acre lease three fourths
miles south of Kemp & Kell well now
standing over 5000 feet in oil. Price
$4,000 per acre sl.00 renewal. Also
have brand new one and half ton
Bethlehem truck never been run.
VIII deliver at a bargain. Write or
wire +. Clements. Putnam. Texas.
33ip
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-02-13

Mrs F. B. Graham of Warren, n
NJ, passed through town today en-
route to Wellington. where she was
called to the bedside Of her daughter
who is suffering with pneumonia.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-02-13

We call attention 10 the al Of Hunt
Grocery Company this week They
are advertising new method OF buy.
ing eggs that we believe should be
put into general practice all over the
country. and that is buy eggs by the
weight instead Of the dozen.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-02-13

Floyd Yarman and wife. passed
through town "Wednesday on their
way home. At Malone. Tcxas, after
visiting acquaintance residing in
foa kun county. several days
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-02-13

n o. Claunch Of Yoakum county
passed through here Wednesday on
his way 70 Archer City Mr. Clauneh
has been farming in yoakum county
FOR several years. but has recently
sold his holding there and has ne
quired interests NJ Archer City.
where he will make his home IN the
futurp
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-02-13

r " Banowsky ~ the Trio Invest
ment Company with headquarters in
Wichita Fails passed through town
Tuesday on his way 10 Wichita Falls.
having been attending 20 business in
forests that he has IN Brownficld
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-02-13

Wednesday Needle Club met with
Mrs. Easton Wolffarth AS hostess
Owing to the storm there were not so
Imany members present as usual Mrs.
|Wolffarth was assisted by Mrs. Floyd
Beall- The next meeting will be at
Mrs w B. Atkins, with Mrs Frank
Winn as Joint hostess A delicious
salad course was served to the ladies
during the social session
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-02-13

Eldred r Smith, whose home IL In
Denver. Colorado, stopped of here
for few days visit with his old
friend-. the A h Ellis family He
has been IN training in Indiana. but
has been released by the government
and was returning home
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-02-13

Paul Miller, of Lorenzo. passed
through here this week. on his way
back home Mr. Miller is another
of the visitors from this part of the
country to the oil fields
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-02-13

Mr. and Mrs NJ A. Hood are ey-
pected in from Amarillo Sunday
Mr. Hood win take a position in the
Martin a Wolcott grocery establish
ment. Mrs Hood is the daughter OF
Mr. and Mrs Martin
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-02-13

W j. Atkerson, Of Tyban. \. NJ,
friend and acquaintance of A. b.
Ellis. and merchant Of that place was
here Tuesday, stopping over for a
days visit with Mr. Ellis. He was
returning from the market in the
east.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-02-13

Claude Burrus underwent an oper-
alton at local sanitarium this morn
ing for appendicitis. Last accounts
he was getting along nicely.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-02-13

Arch Wagner, Potter county cat
tleman was in town this week, at
tending to business interests and Wis.
ting among friends.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-02-13

Twentieth Century Club met as
usual at the home of Mrs. A. W.
Mckee. The lesson subject Belgium
before the Storm" by Brand Whit
lock was very ably led by Mrs. Frank
VIM Other splendid papers read
were written BY Mesdames L. T Mar
tin and o. u. Hargis.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-02-13

S. Il. Goldbury Of Pecos county
vas in town this week visiting nc.
quaintances and also prospecting in
this part of the country.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-02-13

FOR SALE.--Eggs 81 90 per set
ting. S. CfWhite Leghorn, English
strain Feftis.ty guaranteed Stock
from pens averaging 200 eggs per
year. c. A. Walton'.Rt /. s22
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-02-13

w. A. Smith arrived here Wednes
day, attending to business interests
Nr. Smith is now living at Lorraine.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-02-13

J. G. Davis, Of Plains was in town
Wednesday attending to business in
terests and visiting with acquaintan-