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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-22

the comptroller contrasted present con-
ditions with those Of the panic of>IS93
when l5a national banks. with liabili-
ties or more than $S0.000.000, suspended.
In the FIRST year OF the war. on tho
other hand. there were only four ma
tional bank suspensions. representing
liabilities Of about 100000
An Insurance premium OF $50 per
100000 Of deposits would be sufl-
cient TO guarantee the deposits OF MI
national banks against loss, provided
the percentage OF loss shown in the
last four and a half years Is main
tanned" said the report, commenting
on the recommendation for govern
ment guarantee Of deposits of $4,000
or less This legislation. I; was de-
clared. would bring many millions OF
dollars from their hiding places
The comptroller's report shows tina
between June. 1916. and June. 1918.
deposits in savings banks Increased
from s3.0SS.oo0,o00 TO s5,f7l.00o. 900.
despite the large purchases during tho
war OF liberty bonds.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-22

renee OF the disturbances and the
Ll2odshed OF Easter. 1916. some abb
ssoiutely unexpected proyocative action
For at this moment the program OF tho
Sinn Feln IL running smoothly and the
British EoNernment,s officers and armed
fully prepared for every emergency,
SNOW resolute determination not to
sINN EElN WILL NOT
PROVOKE VIOLENCE
Briefly, the situation is that the Sim
Fein have resolved not to provoke
violence OF any sort, to maintain a
defensive" attitude all the way
through. Viscount French, past master
IN the art of suppressing rcvolts by
other hand. TO apply lessons OF former
experiences to the present situation:
he refuses to give the other side the
excuse that he started.
These respective attitudes have
produced curious deadlock which only
unexpected Developments will be able
TO break.
In tho Mansion House. from the top
or which floats shc republican banner.
sits the Irish Parliament. The gall
leries arc crowded. An army of cor
respondents is present. The proceed
ines are in Celtic. Not far away, at
Dublin Castle, sits Field Marshal
French. srimly silent. watchfully wait
ing. His whole attitude appears 10
be TO the effect: Now that you have
1t. what arc YOU going to do with
it?"
There lies thc crux: IL things con-
time as scrcnely as they have been
going up 10 this cabling. then the
acid test will not come until the Irish
Parliament attempts to set up SOME
OF the measures which 1t is outlining In
eloquent, IL somewhat antiquaied, lam
Suagc.
CathaI Burgess was elected president
OF the session FOR the day. Father
O'FlanaGan opened the proceedings
with prayer
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-22
BAR PROMINENT NAMES
FROM PROPAGANDA QUIZ
Committee Decides Not to Allow Witnesses to Cast Sus-
picion on We-Known Men on Mere Opinion.
Inspector Tells of Bomb Plots

sent. He said there was nothing "a
show that Judge Hylum knew that his
name was being SO used.
This called forth vigorous protest
from Senator Ovcrman, chairman OF, the
committee who declared he thought II
was about time that the dragging tiii
OF names of reputable citizens in s1ch
manner was stopped.
Stevenson told OF the organization of
a mass meeting called by the FRIENDS
OF Peace in. New York City. June ~.
1915. which WAS attended by William
Jennings Bryan and Richard Bartholdt.
Il Missouri Congressman. among others.
He said the meeting was gotten up by
Il number of organizations. but assert
ed that DIR. Albert Fuchr, the chief or
the German propagandists. was the
moving spirit In the organization.
"You don't mean TO say that MIR.
Bryan was instigated by any German
influence. do you?" inquired Senator
Overman.
NO. but the way tho German propa-
EandStS worked was to get hold OF
men of standing in every community
and enlist their SympathieS without
letting them know the real purpose
behind It," Stevenson said.
The testimony concerning the work
OF the bomb plotters was given by
Thomas J. Tunncy, an inspector in the
New York police department, who
since the declaration of war has been
assigned TO the military intelligence
hureau
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-22
MISS CHRISTINE FORD HOME
Young Woman Once Thought tn Be
Murder Victim Not Arrested
Ia Norfolk.
ISpecial 10 The Times-pisnatrh

!Special 10 The Times Dispatch
LlNCflBURG, VA. January III
Christine Ford. daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. ~ NJ: Ford, who reside on the
amherst Turnpike. half mile from
the city, returned to her home this
morning from Chester. Pa. where she
said she had been acting in the role
OF companion TO "A woman
Miss Ford said the first intimation
that she had that the people at home
were disturbed about her. and that
they feared she WAS the victim Of the
James River tragedy above Richmond
late in December was when she met a
girl friend on Il street in Norfolk
MISS Ford could not account for the
tclcgrahpic dispatch from Norfolk that
she had been arrested in Norfolk upon
request from her family. and she de-
clarcd that this was not the case II
was at the station, she went on, that
she told her story to the representa-
tive OF the Travellers Aid Society. Later
a detective approached her and talk ed
with her and walked with her to the
train. This incident. she thought
probably led to the report that she
came away from Norfolk in custody
OF an officer
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-22
General News Notes.

The biennial meeting of the w. G.
T. L. OF Din widdie County will he held
at the Market Street Methodist Epis-
copal Church on Thursday, with morn
ing and afternoon sessions. Mrs. Hodge
will preside.
Prince George Circuit Court Is in
session. with very large docket.
which embraces many cases of interest.
The term will probably last some
weeks
Thieves entered the home OF Edward
r. Thomas, in Mercury Street. on Mon
day and stole gold watch. $40 in cur
rency and some valuable papers.
L. G.. Parkinson. a native and for
mer citizen Of Petersburg, died yes
terday in New York. aged seventy-two
years lie is survived by three sons
and two daughters. of New York, and
TWO brothers and sister, NJ. II. and
lanes A. Parkinson and Mrs. r. III.
Godser. Of Petersburg.
The body of Il. S. Rushmorc. an old
resident of this city, who died in South
Richmond. was inferred IN Blandford
Cemetery to-day.
The sale OF government horses and
mules at Camp Lee is In progress.
Some 1900 or more animals are TO he
sold. and farmers have an opportunity
to strengthen their stock possessions.
Three negro men arc under arrest
for shoplifting In stores in Sycamore
Street A number of negro women are
awaiting trial for the same offense.
Miss Annie Eldridge. while walking
down Sycamore Street, WIS slightly
cut on the head by q piece of glass
which fell from n building.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-22
AL DERMEN TAKE ACTION
TO PROVIDE MORE FUNDS
Ono Measure Pnsscd Approves of Loan
or *750,O00 In Anticipation OF
Revenues.

After President Adams had sent the
sergeant at-arms out on the street to
ind the necessary members quorum
WAS nnaliy obtained near Q o'clock last
night and the Board OF Aldermen held
Il session and passed two measures
relating to tho finances Of tho city.
Both had been previously passed by
the Common Council and now being
concurred in will be I'm effect as soon
as signed by the Mayor. Tho rcsolu-
lions passed care az follows:
To authorize the Committee on
Finance to negotiate a temporary loan
OF $4,000 in anticipation OF revenues
and to be liquidated out of the taxes
and other financial receipts OF the year
1919.
To authorize the Committee on
Finance to renew "A loan OF s2T50Oo
new held by the Commits sioners Of the
Sinking Fund and to Issue indebted
ness therefor payable within the year
The appropriation of $1,000 FOR the
poor Jf the city" could not he passed
owing to the fact that the ten votes
required by law could not be mustered
1t went over to tho next meeting
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-22
DEATHS IN VIRGINIA
Lyon Berry Bradley.

Lyon Berry Bradley. son OF w. B.
Bradley, Virginia baseball magnate.
ness q; The home Of his parents. 1901
Bhinbridge Street Funeral services
will be held from the residence to-
morrow morning at 10 o'clock.
MT. Bradley was graduate OF the
Carnegie Institute OF Technology. Pitts
burg. and had many friends in Rich
Inond: For several years he was en-
gagged IN engineering work for the
Santa Fe Railroad in Mexico. n. was
twenty-eight years old
Besides his parents. he is survived
by three sisters, Mrs. Reba Schaill
Miss Mae Bradley and little Ann,
BFadleS. he also leaves large mum
her of relatives. who live in this city
and other sections of the State.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-22
ONE Of THE MINISTERlNG
ANGELS OF SOUTH DIES
Mrs. Ella Il. y. Trader. Who Gave For
tune md Service I'm Hospital
WORK. PASSES Away.
Try Associated Prcss.l

WASHINGTON, January Ell N q
death of AIRS. Ella Is. Newsome Trader.
known throughout the South as Dixie 5
Floreucc Nightingale" because OF her
activities as Il Confederate nurse dur
ing the War Between the states
brought sorrow TO many Southerners
here to-day. Mrs. Trader died yeSter-
day at the home of her daughter here.
Funeral services. at which representa-
tives OF Southern and Confederate So
cietics Will take part. Will be held
Thursday.
Mrs. Trader. who shared with Mrs.
I:asalle G. Pickett. widow of General
and known as the Child bride of the
Confederacy"--the love and esteem Of
all Southerners and the affection OF n
grateful North was native of Bran
don Miss, and the daughter Of the
Rev. L. s. \. King. a Baptist clergy
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-22
HUGE COTTON CORPORATION
Is NOW BEING FORMED
Expected Organization VIII Have
Capital stock OF
S1.JNO,0OU.
IRy Associated Press

ATLANTA. January 2l.--h $4,000
ono cotton corporation is In process
or formation by farmers and others
interested in the cotton industry, ac-
cording to Il statement here tonight
by j. j. Brown, commissioner of aEri-
culture OF Georgia MIR. Browns state
ment followed meeting here Mon
day between himself. Daniel J. SulIy
and farmers of Georgia and South
Carolina
AS described by Mr.. Brown. the cor
DoraIlon VIII serve as Il marketing and
financing aScncy-a medium between
the producer and the spinner of cotton
1t Will provide cotton exchange for
and will eventually stop short spccu-
lat!vc selling on the cotton exchanges.
he said The directors will lease buy
or build warehouses, in which farmers
may store their cotton for small
charge
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-22
ASK RELEASE OF HARBOR
FACILITIES AT NORFOLK
business Men Declare Government,
Extensive Holdings Arc Hamper
Ing Business.
lBy Associated Press. !

WASHINGTON, January o1.-Rc
quest that the War Department rc-
lease for commercial use :. portion of
me harbor. dock and warehouse facili-
tieS AT Norfolk now held for cNclusiv.
government use was presented IN Soc
rotary Baker to-day by a delegation
or business men from that city.
folk from all parts or the United S,ates
ana from foreign countries regarding
inc me possibilities Of utilizing Norfolk
ior cNport trade Mr.. Baker was told.
DEVELOPMENT or the port, IL was said
Is being retarded because OF the gov
crnment holding so large n proportion
OF the facilities.
AIR. Baker suggested that tho dele
Sation submit its proposals in writing
and expressed the opinion that the
iaSilities not actually necessary TO the
War department should be Turned hack
for commercial uses
The delegation Mas presented to
Secretary Baker by Senator Swnnson
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-22
POLLOCK OR EPPS MAY
SUCCEED J. J. MITCHELL
BOARD of Aldermen Considc ring
Naming Man 10 Fill Sucuncy
CnuScd by Death.

Names of Gilbert *. Pollock and Jack
l.. Epps have been mentioned in con-
uection with the vacancy in the Board
of Aldermen caused by the death OF
John j. Mitchell Under the law the
board has the right to fill Il vacancy
in its own membership. until the next
election. and it is predicted that action
will be taken at the next regular ses-
sion.
board 10 be guided in it's choice by
the aidcrmanic delegation from the
ward which is TO be represented by
the man to be elected Alderman
Mitchell was elected from Clay Ward
and the other aldermen from that ward
are Fuller and Paul. Sometimes the
wishes OF the councilmanic delegation
is also consulted The councilmcn from
Clay Ward are Umlauf. English. Had
don Peters and Scatou
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-22
NO QU|NINE IN
THIS COLD CURE
"Pape's Cold Compound' ends
colds and grippe In
few hours.

Take "Papc's Cold Compound" every
two hours until you have taken three
doses then All grippe misery stoes And
Your cold Will he broken. Tx PROMPTLY
opens your c!oggcd-up nostfils and air
passages Of the head: STOPS nasty dis
charge or nose irunning;S relieves tho
throat. sncczing. soreness and stiffness.
Don't stay stufred-hpl Quit Flowing
ana snuiilinE. Ease your tl,robbinr
hcad--nothinG else in the world gives
such prompt relief AZ "Papes Cold
Compound. which costs only a few
cents at any drug store. It acts with
out assistance. tastes nice and causes
no Inconvenience. Accept no substi.
tutc.-Adv
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-22
FORMER POSTAL MANAGER
OPPOSES CONTROL OF WIRES
Says Only Excuse for Government
Operation Is to Increase Rates
and Finance COmpnnicS.
Try Associated Press.l

WASHINGTON. January Pi.--Ed-
ward Reynolds. Of New York. who re
Gently was relieved OF his duties as
vice president and general manager of
tho Postal Telegraph Cable Company
the House Post Office Committee to-
day that the only excuse for the gov
eminent retaining control over tclc-
TO increase telephone rates and TO
finance crippled telephone companies
Mr.. Reynolds appeared to oppose the
administration measures contemplate
ing, extension OF the period of con-
troll and possible government pur-
chase of tho wires. Protests against
the legislation also were filed with The
committee for several State public
service commissions and by i. w. Put
nam. member. of thu Minnesota com
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-22
SEAB0ARD STRIKE OVER
Clerks and Mechanics Return TO work
on Promise OF PROMPT
Investigations.
IBy Associated Pre,..1

RALEIGH. y. G.. January ef.-BeinE
United States Department OF Labor.
who conferred with labor leaders here
today. that an inspector would be sent
the trouble that prec!pitated the striI,e .,
anout forty railway clerks and about
10 mechanics. employed by the Sea :
Offices and shops in this CITY. agreed
10 return to their jobs this afternoon
pending the outcome OF the investiga
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-22
}. OGDEN ARMOUR
DEFENDS PACKERS


;he so-called big five" purchased only
40 per cent o: The cati1r arriving Mt
primary markets, and pointed 10 this
AS evidence they could not control the
The ea,ooo-word statement read by
j. Ogden Armour. introduced before
me House Committee on Interstate and
i2rd in the following assertions and
dcnials:
Armour & Co. are no, now and have
not been for many years q party to
"a! pool or combination whatever.
We do not build refrigerator ears TO
get monopoly Oh them. hut because
the railroads did not take kindly to the
suggestion that they build such cars
for the TRANSFORMATION OF fresh meat.
Our stockholders did not receive a
penny from the transaction by which
the capital stock was increased from
s2o.ooo.eoo 10 si0o.oooooo in 1916.
our profits are no; large. for on our
total volume Of business they represent
2 return OF less than cents on every
dollar Of sales.
Armour & Co. do not own even one
livestock car.
many market dailies. but only one-the
stockyards market paper in Denver.
1t was not favoritism by the car
rier that made our mileage aggregate
for our cars. but our own diligence.
Armour & Co. do not own and have
no interest. direct or indirect. in the
canncries which pack salmon. tuna or
other fish and vegetables.
We are not engaged In the retail
business. and have no intention of en-
tcring X.
we do no. own the cold-storase
capacity. of the country. but only an
inflnitesimal proportion Of 1t.
1t is not true that there Is any CT
fort TO prevent any shipper from get
ting higher price at one market than
he gets at another.
Armour & Co. have not been parties
TO any Joint action In underselling com
petitors.
We have not ignored the ethics ot
society and business. The charge is
not true.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-22
NO TONIC like HOODS
SarsnpnriiIn For Timc Like Thin.
After Influenza, the Grin.

When purified blood, rebuilt strength
and regulated bowels are essential
In the aftcr-enects OF influenza m.
grip and other prostrating diseases.
Hoods Snrsaparilla has remarkabIe
helping effect.
1t eHpels the poiso lS~+fflat have
weakened and depleted the blood.
causing pailor. anemfe. nahby fesh
and lax muscles 1t is>the standard
of nearly fifty years.
Many people-itis really astonI,h-
Ing how manS-nced fine, gentle
easy cathartic In these trying times
We recommend Hoods Pills, used in
the best IA miles. and equally effective
win deitcate women or robust men
Easy to take, easy to opcrate.-Adv.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-22
French Sacrifice
for Liberty Heroic

Six millions of French sons have
oHercd their lives that democracy
might live. Thirty million other
French men and women sacrificed
their all for the same purpose.
Americas debt OF gratitude TO
France for this is very great. We
also are indebted to her for an In
valuable remedy for stomach, liver
and intestinal ailments discovered
by her peasants, which 1t Is reported
has saved many American lives and
prevented thousands Of surgical
operations. Geo. II. MaSr, for many
years prominent Chicago chemist,
imports the ingredients and sells
this remedy under the name of
Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. 1t is
simple. harmless preparation that
removes the catarrhal mucus from
the intestinaf tract and allays the
Inflammation which causes practi-
cally all stomach. liver and intes-
final ailments, including appendi-
citis. One dose will convince or
money refunded. For sale by Grant
Drug Co. and druggists everywhere.
ADV.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-22
DENSE FOGS AT NORFOLK
CAUSE BOATS TO CRASH
-Four Accidental Collisions Arc Fol-
lowed by Two Libel Suits In
Federal Court.
10y Associated Prcss.l

NORFOLK. VA. January al.--Densc
foEs. envclop.nE the coast and bay. no!
only delayed water traffic, but resulted
in four accidents, two of which rc-
suited in libcl suits, filed to-day in the
Federal court.
The French bark Helene last night
was rammed by the American steamer
Lake tiradon. The bark's bowsprit and
ether supers;l ucturc was carried away
and leaks developed. The Gradon Was
!ibclled for $4,000.
The American schooner w n
Draper. At anchor near tho Horse shoe
i-ightship. was fouied early this morn.
ing by the American steamer Adrian
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-22
TENNESSEE PLANT SOLD
John r.. williams and Others Fay
$4,000 for Bristol Factory, Idle
for Several Years.

BRISTOL VA, January cl.-The
Bristol barytes. mill plant, located
three miles north of here, was sold to-
day at public auction for $4,000 under
a decree of the Washington County
Wirginia) Court. The purchasers
is understood that the plant. which
has stood idle for several years. will
soon be converted into manufacture
int, plant
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-22
NATIONAL BANKS BEAT
ALL FORMER RECORDS
Annual Report Of Comptroller John
Shelton Williams Reviews
Work OF Year.
TERM Wild EMPIRE SHORTLY
Deposits Increase Nearly $4,000, OOO,-
600 Despite Heavy Drain of Lib
crty Bonds-Only Two Failures
During Entire Year.
IBy Associated Press,
WASHINGTON, january oi-

WASHINGTON, January 2I.-Dcspite
tremendous war burdens, national
banks grew and prospcred last year,
their resources, earnings and deposits
csta blishing new high records, accord
ing to the annual report Of John Skel-
ton Williams. Comptroller of the Cur
rency. The report. made public to-
day. said the success of the financial
manaScment of the war was largely
due to the conservative princip,es
maintained by the banks and the Fed
eral reserve system. and the efficient
direction of the individual institutions.
II was the last report OF Mr.. Will
liams. III his present term. which cx-
pires February .. 1t covered the year
ending October 81, 1918 and said that
half the Sl1 100000 900 of Liberty bonds
marketed up to that time were gold
through the national banks. yet the
banks deposits increased nearly 81
00o.Oo0.o0o. Interest rates were kept low
ana stable. in spite Of u big demand for
credit from many sources, MIR. Will
Hams said, end there were only Two
failures during the fiscal year These
arc outstanding situations which should
make the nation proud of it's national
banking system. the comptroller de-
ciarcd
y Financial catastrophc". which would
have seriously affected banks and bust
ness in general last year WIS avcrted,
SAID Mr. Williams, by tho governments
taking control OF the railroads.
TOTAL RESOURCES
NEARLY TWENTY billions
Resources Of the 7.IV5 nationa banks
on November |, 1918. were reported as
si9.S2i 100000. as compared with ag-
Ercsate resources OF So2.3I 100000 OF
the 2l.i'5 state or private banking in
stitutions last June. Gross earnings
of the national banks in the year end
ing last July !. were sSl3.0Oo. 900. an
Increase OF nearly $500, 0oO. 200 over the
earnings for the year just preceding
tho outbreak Of the European war, and
net earnings were $2l2,000,O0 a new
high record
The banking power of the United
states last June was calculated by the
comptroller at s39.OSa. 600. 900. an in
crease in the year Of S4.6as. 0o0, 900.
This included national and State ' in
stituiions capital surplus, profits, cir
cnlation and deposits. and Federal re-
serve banks capital and deposits. The
banking. power of the Uniled States
o-day is estimated to be seven times
greater than in 1890" said the report
FOUR BANK FAILURES
IN FIRST YEAR OF WAR
Discussing failure of national banks
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-22

iselin and badly damaged. The 1selin
has been libelled for $26.0Oo.
-, me Norwegian bark Vision. losing
mo channel this afternoon in the fog
went ashore of Cape Charles. Wreck
inS tugs have been sent to the rescue
me navy tug Hercules. lost In the
log IN the inner harbor. struck ana
carried away fifteen feet of a pier and
was extensively damaged.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-22
Mr.. Carlottn r. C,,,I,n

The funeral Of Mrs Carlotta y.
Gwatkin Will be conducted from the
Cathedral OF the Sacred Heart this
morning AT II o'clock The Rev.
Father Kaup will conduct the service.
and the interrnent in Hollywood viii
pc ATTENDED only by members OF Mrs.
The pallbearers will he: A. Il. Al
sop. j. n. Pleasants. Archer Anderson.
George A. Fowler. q. Royal Turpin'
=. q. Blanchard. '''
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-22
Two Arc seeking ONCE.

When an Important amendment Is
concurred in. the Office Of City Pur-
chasing Agent will be legally estab-
lished. and already II appears that even
members OF the Board OF Aldermen are
expected 20 apply for this position.
Those spoken of in connection with the
Office. SO far, arc Alderman Marx Gunst
and H. Wavcrlcy Melton
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-22
To firing Many Home.

NEWPOKT NEWS. VA. january 2I
1t was unOilicinlly stated in army
CIRCLES to-day that within about two
weeks overseas troops will be debark.
ing nero n tho rate of about 10000
this schedule would be ma intaincd was
given. Camp Hin and Camp Stuart
have accommodations for about 10000
about 5000 sick and wounded