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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-01-26
MOTOR NOTES.

w A Dunn. salesman for the Har-
,sr. overland Company returned from
|po~linrham. 6 c.. where no was
,aiiaa on account of the illness OF his
Father. .a~
rhas c. Craig. district MANAGER TOT
he stewart Truck Motor company III
Eyor.b and South Carolina, virginia,
MARYLAND. and a part or New for
lard PENNSYLVANIA. was in kichmoho
his week. Mr.. Craig says the pros
|,sets for the Stewart Trucks safes 10
|ae a record breaker this year are
Very good, the sales in his territory
have shown n gradual advancement
|siace December i, 1919.
yearly every mail this week
brought in letters OF appreciation 10
|shn Universal Motor Company from
|ro~ssoo Tractor dealers who enjoyed
Ehetr hospitality during the conven-
Hsnn last week. All agree that the
Eslseussiong during the convention VIII
M of fr,r,,ense practical value in
saa Chin the farmers the use OF the
tractor in modern farming sew =.
Isaa,ers accompanied these letters
with orders for one or more CHI 'oaoS
NJ tractors, although at the conveh-
ton no deeler was asked TO speed up
orders which goes to show the popu-
garity TO the tractor with the Tar hef
4 merely a matter OF educauon.
"a Blenner. A r Lane, n. a.
Grant. i. q. Fraster. Fl. = GSt'seh
and i A. Kline. are working hard TOT
sne auyo show which will be held mere
March \ to 8 inclusive. and II prom
isAs TO ssNa big success
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-01-26
FLU STOPPED MAILS IN
BUCKINGHAM COUNTY

Arvonia. Va, Jan. 25.-~Since Christ
mas holidays influenza has been rag
ing throughout this section, there hay
ing been. at the very lowest calcula-
ton. 200 to 800 cases. These cases
have occurred in and around Arvonia,
New Canton and Mount Zion, extend
ing back in all directions into the sur
rounding countrysides.
For a week no rural mail went out
from New Canton. the second largest
postofIice in the county. every carrier
and assistant carrier and the families
being down with the FLU" There
have been many deaths among the col
ored people. especially those who live
in close quarters and who could not
receive proper attention. A half
dozen funerals OF victims have oc-
CURED within the week
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-01-26
Sequel in England.

London, Jan. 24.--The American in
vestigation OF the affairs and methods
of the Chicago beef trust found a SEN
satonal sequel in Great Britain today
when the steer reports of the food
controller. G. Fl. Roberts, were made
public. In them it is stated that the
British food chief has decided upon an
inquiry into the British operations of
the big five"
The Evening Star says, It is vitality
important that precautions be taken to
give the commission adequate pow
ers and so warn the public against
disguised attacks on II conducted in
the manner in which they have been
carried on in America by the trust
interests.
Rubbish" was the only comment
of a high official OF the London Ar
mour packing plant When he was
asked his opinion of the proposed in
vestigation
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-01-26
I.a l'''S 9 a,oFIeeaH },Sn .
EFFICIENCY TEST

It's test Of last summer having proved
to the Packard company the possibility
of saving to American business men
operating trucks the enormous sum OF
$500. 100000 yearly. another truck ope-
rating efficiency test has been decided
on. 1t begins on February /, of this
year, and ends January 81. 1920 a
period Of one year including every pos
sible weather condition. Pac'-a d
trucks are eligible and cash aw. of
$3.50 offered drivers. shipping clerks
and accountants.
I'm the first test says r. f. Cham
berlain. manager of freight transpor-
tation department" the result showed
that the three men who have most to
do with the successful operation of a
truck are the driver. the accountant
or hookkeeper and shipping clerk. SO
in this new test the awards are going
to these men. Packard truck owners
will profit by saving real money
through more economical operation and
hauling efficiency.
The one rigid requirement OF this
new test is that all operating, main
tenance, cost and load data be submit
ted on forms of the national standard
truck cost system. as in the first test
The use OF this system has shown Pack
ard owners. who used 1t properly, ex-
actly what they were getting out of
how much IL costs to do that work.
Az a general rule they learned that
their trucks were not being given all
the work they were capable of doing.
Some found. too. that their trucks
were carrying large overloads.
The Packard owner starts this test
with the basic principles developed by
the Packard Organization specialists
He has an entire year to apply these
principles to his individual business
We know that 1t is possible for him
to materially reduce gasoline con-
sumption, to save several hundred dol
lars yearly in hauling expense and to
increase hauling efficiency to a very
great extent by applying modern bus
mess methods to loading and routing.
Every Packard owner should enter his
truck In this test. The local Packard
dealer will gladly give him all the in
formation needed"
Entrants are divided into seven
classes. AN six-ton trucks are in di-
vision A: hve-ton. division 3: four-ton,
division G.: direction. division D; two
ton. division T.; ton and a half, division
r: one-ton. division G. There are ar
teen awards In each class. Drivers
first award In each class is $500; ac-
countants. $125; shipping clerks. sees.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-01-26
{ luSESOF BRITISH lA[0.]
UNREST MU[T|FAR|0US

rcnson. IAN. a4--"The causes OF
thn ureeeut British labor unrest are
No many that i am sure can't re-
member all
IL r. Ciynes. one OF the strongest
british labor leaders. and just re-
sIrned as food controller. In a speech
al the Savoy. where he was me guest
~ the American Luncheon cfup.
! suaying admitted his inability 70
r;te aalrF causes. Mr.. Clynes proceed
"a TO enumerate a series OF grievances
IN the part of labor which throw a
rowerful light on the present alb
FORMAL psychological phase OF Hritisn
labor.
said. ITO have wisdom and not 10
waste the fruits of our victory until
she nation has caught up with the
enormous arrears of work waiting to
hs done so as to make Britain At for
heroes to live In.
.srhis will require the return Of
Avrity in national effort The present
unrest is not due to any definite
sin rular condition, but the grievances
re real and sincere. The strike habit
has grown to such AN extent as to
cause men to strike sometimes with
Ait substantial reason.
many things Ac'AtAS ~
xation produce mental restiveness: so
ACES the change from war work to
raace work. Added to this Is gene
raI fear that bad as conditions are
now, they may be worse.
..The high cost of living. which
cannot be lowered by any artificial
= ethod. also causes unrest. The
nr,nne factor, it must be stated fear
iessly. consists Of the energy and po-
isticai enthusiasm Of men. untried as
aders OF Industrial life. who have
but one simple remedy for every Ill
scrce unwillingness to compromise.
II think the employers have failed
~holiv to recognize the changed out
,nok or large part of British labor.
certainly of the leaders. The laborer
,s.mands a share In the amenities OF
c)vilisation won by the war. and he
will not have the door shut to him"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-01-26
DIpApTrD liIlll IOllnIu
DloH0sIH RNE 1WlUH :
REMOVAL OF CONTROL
Meat Prices, Says Head Of Swift and
Company, might Go to Cellar \
or to sky

Washington, Jan. 24.---Lous r.
Swift. president of Swift G. Co, told
the house interstate commerce COM
mittee today that to remove the food
administration control TO stabilize
prices of meat now would DO to court
inevitable disaster.
Meat prices, Mr.. Swift said, might
go to the cellar" or they might go to
the sky" If the control were removed,
but disaster would certainly follow.
In war time, according to Mr.. Swift.
a government price-fixing instrument
tally could be worked out, but in
peace times there is a question as TO
the feasibility OF such an instrument
tally.
MIR. Swift denied that loans made
to raisers and feeders of live stock by
various banks in which he or his
brothers are directors were used as
clubs over the heads of borr owers to
compel them to sell their products to
his company at unfair prices. He
also said that no efforts were made BY
his company to control the policy of
stock yard papers published in cities
where the company controlled The
stock yards.
Admission was made by Mr.. Swift
that his company cay have spent
about 100000 in advertising in 1918
to combat the injurious effects upon
the business of his company caused by
the report Of the federal trade COM
mission. In only one instance. he
said, did the five big packer compa
MES unite in any concerted advertis-
ing scheme, and this was the puhlica-
ton of a circular. Swift and Com
pany, he said, spent Sl,7o0,00o for
advertising in 1918, as against $780,
900 in 1917.
The association of Thomas F Long.
newspaperme and alleged social lob
byist.' with Swift and Company be-
gan. Mr.. Swift said. after he and other
members of his firm had been favor
ably impressed by magazine article
written by Mr.. Logan. in which the
relations OF corporations to the public
were treated.
The testimony of Mfr. Swift was
concluded this afternoon. and repre-
sentatives of the Morris, Cudahy and
Wilson Companies will appear next
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-01-26
l0unJDrn nvID nllllup i
30nOulE SAsB U.!RHs3
IN SLUSHY SEASON

/ The slushy pavements and bad ROAD
Conditions incident to winter should
ETarrant every truck owner In carefully
considering skid chains. 1t has oeeh
Frequently said chains are alright put
hey wear tires" this Is true, but theso
,eopie should realize that chains arc
necessary evil" In other words IL
wners are to receive the maximum
ervice, to which they are entitieo. !.
Is essential that trucks be run resAro
tss of weather conditions
1 In order to maintain this efficiency
they must use chains when conditions
demand and in selecting these Ihey
|fhouid get unit type, which are very
eadily applied thus consuming httie
Ifme in Installation we'll as removing
they should remember that CHAINS
must be used little as possible, In view
II their being detrimental to NE OF
ruck---and they best have kino thAs
an be applied with little trouble
Chains frequently badly worn prior
10 breaking, therefore II Is advisable
hat same be examined at regular IN
Ierva,s, as when broken they may De
come engaged in break mechanism,
Ihus causing serious damage Anoth
IN thing, under no circumstances, mus.
hey be used on one wheel only. as this
Is exceptionally hard on dinerentiai.
When spoke clamps are used II is
recoran1e ended that same be on every
other spoke, as IL more space than TINS
"a given between chains. the STRAIN
xilI be too severe and eventually cause
.roubIe. In event of chain wearing TIRE
shen this type is in use. grips can DC
changed from one spoke to aho,neF'
also may be reversed on same spohc.
.hus making four distinct places
rnich chain and tires come In contact
There is no economy in buying
sheap device of any kind and care
shoufd he exercised In connection WIN
selecting best that can be had' ano
above all things to anticipate theIf
need. having them on hand when con-
iitions require.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-01-26
,nIAQnGI. -!n4oyIn nY =,
AUTOMOBILE MEN

At tho banquet given at the Coium-
bia Country club. Chevy Chase. MARY
land. in honor OF Edwin b. jackson.
in charge OF sales OF
the WHY'S Overland, incorporated,
and w. /. Colt, Division Manager LOT
the Atlantic Seaboard states. with
headquarters in New York.
The Motor Car Company OF Bait
more. Maryland. distributors Tor the
State Of Maryland. was represented os
Mr.. A. r. Myers, president
Harper-oyerland Company, Incor-
porated, of Washington, %. G.. dis-
tributions for the District OF Coium pla
and for the State of Virginia, west OF
the city Of Williamsburg, was repre-.
sented by r II. Harper, president ana
f. 8. Swindell. vice -president. arthur
w. pePue, Of Norfolk. Virginia, as
tftbutor for the eastern part OF the
state of Virginia; William g. Stephen,
son, represented the American steal
Roller Mills company. a.
All Overland dealers and local ofs-
tributors for the States OF Maryiano'
Virginia and District of Columbia,
were present
The branch of the Harper-Over
land Company, Inc, in this city, was
by T. D. Hunter. man. .
ager and the following members OF
the organization, also attended the
banquet: c. F. Krug, G. G. Walton
r. NJ. Hale. J. C. Campbell.
Addresses were made by r. b.
Jackson, w. l. Colt, A r. Myers
Arthur w. DePue, r. II. Harper.
F. s. Swindell acted as toastmaster'
The address of Mr.. jackson was par
ticulariy instructive as 1t conveyed 10
the dealers the extreme optimism Oh
the officials of the Willys-Overland.
Incorporated, and explained fully the
attitude of the company on the labor
prohlem
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-01-26
DOUBLE RAINBOW
ENDS IN GRAVEYARD

Harrfsonburg. Va. Jan 2S.-About
o'clock Thursday evening, when the
heavy rain clouds broke in the west
and the sun shone through. there ap-
peared In the eastern skies a double
rainbow. which formed a perfect arc
and without a single break or dimne
OF it's gorgeous colorA 1t is very un-
usual to see a rainbow this time OF
year and unusual ut any time to see
one of such perfect and brilliant COL
oring. The graveyard on the hill at
the end OF Newman Avenue was the
rainhow's end"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-01-26
Tn DI. l. IIlIJIlr IN
" ,UH 91hIUGH IN ~
COMING AUTO SHOW

One OF the exhibits at the coming
show which will undoubtedly attract
much attention from the public will
he that of the Fulton motor truck. the
celebrated ton-and -a-half truck made
at Farmfngdale, l.. lat the port of
New York"
The Fulton Motor Truck company
has specialized In this ono size and
model and has produced q truck which
stands mp to It's work in great shape
and which is heavy enough to do fully
so per cent OF all tho hauling required
kept In condition Exhaustive tests
by numbers Of the big concerns using
1t exclusively show a constant mileage
OF from twelve to fourteen miles per
gallon of gas This proves its econ
omy.
The Fulton Motor Truck company
became convinced by making just one
model and that of a capacity which
would meet all ordinary requirements
greater efficiency would resuit--and
tho finished product has seemed to
prove their contention They have
evolved an exceedingly simple, SER
viceabie and economical motor truck.
adapted to so per cent Of the entire
haulage requirements Of the country
They need only one set Of parts for
their service stations. they need only
one style OF service They have re-
duced the upkeep cost to the minimum
and the time the truck must be In the
repair shop to the lowest possible mo-
ment.
The headquarters Of tho Fulton
Motor Truck company win be 1T the
auditorium annex during show week,
where men from the factory will be
on hand to show In detail the efficiency
or the one f-modeI bearer
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-01-26
Man Found Dead In Cell.

Norfolk. Va. Jan. 25.--ChaFIes
Hammond, a colored man, who was
arrested by Officer Creekmore late
wednesday night, was found dead In
his cell yes terday morning In the sec
ond precinct when the turnkey went
TO turn the prisoners out to nave eheii
brought to police court
hammond was accused OF being
drunk. and when searched at the sta
ton before being placed in cell ne
was found to have 8 in a cash. nank
book showing that he had paid IS on
a liberty bond, and another bank book
showing deposits OF more than <leo.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-01-26
pARSON BLACKWELL HAS
MARRIED l,13o COUPLES

stanton, Va, Jan. 25.-Dr. Calvin
= blackwell performed his 1.136th
wedding ceremony Friday afternoon at
ahout s O'Clock, when he Joined In ma
strimony Benjamin p. Wood and Miss
arnie r. Via, both Of the August
snrings neighborhood. The ceremony
VAS performed at the county clerks
The groom Is q fireman on tho rail-
Aoad and Is a son of r. L. Wood. His
s1vide Us an attractive brunette and Ii
II laughter Of Mr.. and Mira. Matthew
lvM, They expevt to make their home
10 A3bem4xle county. NJ
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-01-26
prrFy1s LOVING DIES EATING
LUNCH In TOBACCO CART

Bowling Green. Va. Jan. 25.--Ru-
FMS Loving, OF the county, died very
suddenly at Milford on Tuesday. He
had carried a load OF tobacco down
After unloading he sat In his wagon
and began to eat his lunch. With
out warning he fell back unconscious
and livesd only u few minutes, Heart
failure was supposed to be the cause
cf HIS death.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-01-26
DIES DURING HUSBANDS
FUNERALS CHILDREN LEFT

Fredericksburg, Va, Jan. 25.---Mrs.
Eddie VI. Orrock died at her home in
Spotsylvania county, near this city.
Wednesday afternoon, while the fu-
neral of her husband was taking place.
Mr.. Orrock died Monday of pneu
monia. and his wife contracted the
same disease. In both cases the dis
ease developed from influenza. Five
small children survive their parents
Several Of these are Ill with infiuenz.l.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-01-26
Ira Simmons Dead

Brandywine, Va. Jan. 25.-Ira L.
simmons, aged twenty five. died mt his
home here yesterday morning of pneu-
rnonia, following an attack of infiu-
enza. His wife, who was Miss Martha
Hoover before marriage. survives him
and is recovering from an attack of
influenza.
Surviving also are his parents. Mr.
and Mrs. Elijah Sim mons of Pleasant
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-01-26
Thomas Harrison Huckaep.

The funeral of Thomas Harrison
Hucksfep. aged thirty years. who died
Friday in the home OF his father. J.
B. Huckstep, at Falls, Va. after a
brief attack OF influenza, took place
yesterday afternoon in the family
burying ground.
He IS survived by his father. four
brothers, J. E. and w. ", OF this city:
c. 8. and ]. B. Huckstep. Jr.. OF
Falls: two sisters. Mrs A. L. Hall and
Mrs J. u. West, both OF Hanover.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-01-26
SOLDIERS WHO WENT DOWN
WITH BRIDGE RECOVERING

Edinburg Jan. 2s.-The five sur
viving United States soldiers who went
down with the bridge a, the foot of
Fishers Hill are in Memorial Hospital,
Winchester. where they are recovering
nicely. Sergeant Dow X. Brand. OF
Parsons, Kan. whose wounds were of
more serious nature, is able to be up,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-01-26

Grove; seven sisters--Mrs. John w.
,,,-..xs> x 4 -. asats< k@s TX
Dove. of Orders; Misses Ollie J. and
Mahulda NJ. Simmons. of Churchvills:
Miss Phoebe J. Simmons, of st. Peters,
burg. Fla; Misses Eva u. and Ola @.
Simmons, of Pleasant Grove: one
brother, William G. Simmons. OF Pleas
ant Grove.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-01-26

Monday. to which day the committee,
,kt az, d;ssss 81 x.5%b5 ~ 81
~ ,o-N 8tl -.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-16

MADISON ST, NEAR 26TH IT
Gr s. p. z and
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-16
CHRIS TNAS SEAL BOOTHS
Do FINE BUSINESS
Sell 1887. SO, Which Is Aimosi
Double the Amount
Hoped For.

Red Crnss Christmas sea. workers t
booths placed AZ points of vantage .1rou-f
out the business section ~ the ctv .a
exceptionally well ia the Ten laws
winch they were selling the rny rrEt
mas seals u finance tne fEn- thai tlr
state VIII make the coming twelve months
against tuberculosis.
RI the booths had sold $1,000 ~ SEA
( would have been considered e.cel~1t
But the total was almost double t.lr
anount. The 6rai hg,res were sl.S3T
he booth teams were directed NJ
Il. ST. harrington. VINO was s.,
assisted by captains who oyaily vrre
rheir posts eacn Day m evening
provided acceptable aides. Al rs,
booths have closed Eltb thc excsouon :.
be one at the most oriice Wnicn rvll
continue IA until Christmas Thr booths
their captains anu the amour y .otalne.
follows
Hotel du Pont, dsy1ne Mrs. PAM -
PonC, Junior League, S2b1-Sl
Security Trus- Company 3irs. ElSe
+. Lee. s302.O5.
Queen Theatre. Mss Haniord. Mis-
SJeptoe. Sl0152
E4ut-Lle building. Mrs. r. H vourE
S2S4 .67
Hotel du Pcnt, evenings. Mrs. Chestei
Wells, SgS TO.
du Pont building, Mrs. james 3. Berry
SlS443
National theater, Mis-. Conwcl Ban
tou. $3.50.
Post Or &C, Mrs. r. G. MrMuilIn.
S2IS45
Garrck Theatre. afternoons. Mis-. Far
sons Ms. J Flanagan. SIiO.15.
County building $3.50.
Eiectric Hose alj Rubber Co, SI5.6S
puscy and Jones, $500
liarrIek Theatre, evenings, Wat.r Wlrcl
auxiliary Mrs France Mccartney SIS.
Harlan S, Miss Walabet1 >hurter
SI5.55.
Playhouse, Miss SchO6el6. $500.
Free Lsbrary, S53. 10.
Open Forum, S2.S5
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-16
No LOWER RENTS FOR
UNION PARK GARDENS
Emergency Fleet Corporation Do
nies Petition of Tenants for
Reductions and Improve
Tnents.

Tenant Of the houses ~ Union Pa'
Gardens built by The FInrrger ~ Fleet
Corporation will moi get ibclr rer's
duced, and their petition fo, addihorr
improvements will not b. granted 80
cortling ~ The reply of " r. BAD mao
aRar % tho transport ation and hon
division of the Corporation r. thf =,
tltlon recently gued bs ~ ~ tA truaE
The PETITION recently Drcca'cd ~
quosted reduction oi thc rents anf
asked for other improvements incIIdiut
covering for the heater Pipe "a fhs cellar
Weather ripping for door 8ud .ndo"
aud The completion u concrete walks ~
the rc8F Of hoilHrs ltc arraIg mont
fcncc and t0or condition ~ W4rr bDiIr~
werc also csllcd ~ tho attention ~ ~
authorities
IN reply ~ the petition. Z ~ por'c.
oUt that the fact that 81 per ~rut ~ 'G
house wcfc rented Indicated ta in
rates were not too high Ip~lal'
the rent asked justified Ihou 'rc p--
tendency on the part oi house ~ rr
raise tho rents and reduction 81 rr.
time would frirg forth from pthr ogrer
severe criticism be- sare ae 1.orf
ciaim that Tbs e not 4Goirr' r1.eo'
the igh rents
10 fFHaFG tt .tlf tfHff aftflt.i' '. '
residents Che DIVISION takoa tro s.uIr sr
tud.
While Z would hc 2 great orsenfenc
70 have concrete walls built a'l Tic ~
around the hoYeo r Tho -ear d9or yrf f-
residents % mon Pork Gardens -rs,l III
icol that thcy are being 5,rc- ~.ra'fr
against because in number n t-re Ny.
entire walks are constructed IL vra vrl
The owners nf the emergency ko ,scs .nt,
tnnlr petitioners
be heater p'pes cannot y c1verrr
either. although winter and f--rz 10 rfre
hreaten This construction cannot y
authorized a tte prreert urar ~ f1i
writes the committee represar-inr tr
renters. Approval for No Liberty I Iar,
Company, the owners, cannot = 0Ivr-
by the mortgare holders IN nake tho
repairs ~ The houees and pay ~ ssrn'
from rentals
a meeting n ne committee ald pr,h
ably of The Union Park Community AZ
soclation win ha called 70 ssoerfsln ~
next etep ~ take ir ~ effort q, securr
some rodresa ~ the grleva7ces In tor
hight of the iact that an anpratsal n ~
valuation ~ these hopere ard p p-onertfe
Is being made such action must ~ takeT
soon.