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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-09
BINGHAMToN GIVES TESTIMONY

might have been expected In a city no
larger than Binghamton.
The places that were affected by
prohibition. If placed end to end.
would extend far over a mile. Today
there is practically not a desirable
place vacated by q saloon that Ia not
occupied. One real estate man re-
ports that there is an incessant cry
for both houses and stores; that men
are keeping their families out of town
and boarding at hotels because they
cannot get houses: that In thirty six
years OF experience he had not seen a
similar condition.
The most remarkable transforma-
ton has been In Washington street,
formerly known as The Bowery- of
the city. This street, which was an
important connecting artery. was so
infested with saloons that It was I'M
safe at night. and retail trade hest
tated to locate there. The part OF the
street from Henry to Hawlsy since
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-09

Banghamton, New York. is a city
ap6 $4,000. 1t has been dry since last
October. Abner b. Brown has recent
~ made study OF the effects Of pro-
ASh1tion in that community.
During the campaign it was stated
!1Aak properties containing saloons
uid depreciate 100000 in this
5n0Ey. One owner of property contain
- = saloon on the ground floor at
~ dime the city went dry offered 1t
~ 133.5o0; but today he lis holding
IHfOr $4,000. 1t In we'll known that
9N1oOns have always paid exorbitant
n, and yet one saloon that paid a
1na Of $4,000 was offered double
Dont by legitimate business. 1t
nitted that some OF the real es-
nctivtty u due TO the end of the
hnt when 1T empty stores were
gA onto the market and the most
eAhis form Of merchandising and
lnetpai income producer was
ated. N ominous condition
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-09
Memphis, Tenn, August 9. 1919.

October / has become transformed,
or. as one man puts it, at is no longer
conner but has already arrived.
Real estate has gone up for more
than $4,000 on this street. II an
amount equal to this were computed
at the current rate. per cent OF the
valuation, II would yield a tax just
equal to the excise money which the
city formerly received. But highest
authority states that property on
Court street, which Is leading bust
ness street OF this city. has gone
up 20 per cent In rentals since the
city went dry. Aiso rentals in all
parts OF the city are firmer and In
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-09

MEL hODkSol
Park Plac e-There VIII Do
preaching at II A NJ. by Rev; }. ~
Hosier. The congregation will wor-
shin in Monroe Park at s:l5 p. M.
Sunday school and Mems Bible class,
$50 A. M; Epworth League. TAO
p NJ.
Asbury-Rev E. v. Carson. pastor.
Subject II A. M, christian Growth.
Evening subject The Importance OF
Now. Sunday school $50 A. M. Ep-
worth League F. NJ.
Epworth. Chaffn and Rowland
streets-Sunday school and Bible
class at $50 Preaching at II A. M.
and r. NJ. by the pastor, Rev. c.
lE. Johnson Morning subject
christian Education. Evening sub
iect: THE Wages Of Sin" All well
come Epworth League. 7:1b.
Centenary, Grace street. between
Fourth and Fifth--Service at II A..
M, con iucted by the pastor. Rev. T.
A. Smoot, D. D. Miss Marguerite
Clark. missionary to Shanghai, China.
Twill make an address outlining her
work At SIS p. NJ. Lieutenant
James Riddick Laughton, chaplain,
American Expeditionary forces. just
from overseas. will preach. and a
special invitation is extended to men
who have been CT are in the service
70 be present.
Woodland Heights--Preaching II
A. NJ, and Sis p. NJ. by the pastor.
Rev. r. b. Proctor. Sunday school
$40: Epworth League.~7:ao p. M.
Welcome.
Union Misunderstanding by the
pastor, Rev F. G.. Davis. At ii A.
M. and Sis P. NJ. Morning subject "
The Great Commandment" And at
night Thoughts that live forever"
At $50, Mr.. s. l.. Thomas who was
with the A. f. r. in France. will ad-
dress the F. T. Bates Bible class. His
subject will be: over The Top
Denny -strect--R. Nelson Hart
ness, pastor. Subjects for Sunday.
August 10th 1919. IL A. M. Gar
ments that are Beautiful" S:15 p.
NJ, Five Big Bundles and Their
Treasure" $40 A. NJ. Sunday school
and Bell Bible Class meet. p. NJ.
Epworth Leagues, Jr. and ST., meet.
A cordial invitation and hearty
welcome to all the services for every
body Come ard enjoy them.
Trinfty--Rev. IS. T. Gambler, pastor.
Sunday school. 800 A. NJ. Preaching
II A. NJ, by the Rev. W. X. Cum
ningham and at s:15. by the pastor.
Epworth League. tbs r, NJ. Prayer
service wednesday. 8:I5 P. NJ.
Laurel Street--At II A. NJ. stan
Major Allison, Coe. of the Saliva
ton Army, from Norfolk. Va. will
speak. At Sis p. NJ. the congrega-
ton will unite In the service at Mon
roe park.
Grace Memorial-Soidiers Homo
chapel. Preaching II A. M, by Rev.
r. II. Potts: r. NJ. Rev. ]. W.
Dipon.
ad-Street--Preaching II A. M.
and Sis p. NJ. by the pastor. Rev.
Fred r. Chenault. Morning subject:
How to Know the Best Friend Bet
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-09
Tomorrow in the Churches

ter" Evening: "Choked Wells.
Special music by a male quartette-
Monumental-The Rev. George
Wesley Jones, D. D., will preach at
IL o'clock. A. NJ, and SIS p. M.
At West End-Preaching both
morning and evening, by the pastor,
Rev. A. L. Carson. Sunday school at
$50 in the morning. w. b. Taylor,
superintendent. Epworth League
meets at 7:15 in the evening Special
music at all the services led by J. S.
Renner and his trained choir.
CHRISTIAN
Rev. f. B. Bagby, OF Washington,
d. C., will occupy the pulpit at Sew
enth Street Christian church at II
A. NJ. His subject will be What and
Where is Heaven" Sunday school at
$50 A. NJ.
Fairmount.-Mr. Gilmore, the min
lister, will speak at both services. At
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-09
many cases have advanced.

many cases have advanced.
mighty cry arose during the cam
paign that hotels would be ruined
and that the Bennett would close.
Capital in Binghamton seems to have
had sufficient confidence, however, In
the Bennett to invest $50, 900, more or
less. to remodel It. 1t will have a
soda fountain and bar that will do a
legitimate business patterned after
those Of Western dry cities. The Ar
lington. which 1t was promoted would
not he able to keep It's head above
water after prohibition. has been do
ing good business and it's manager.
do not complain.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-09
EGGS SCARCE.

Eggs bringing IS cents: butter. 43h
to So cents; best calves. II cents;
chickens. 3s cents; hides. green, 4s
cents; green, sailed, SO cents. Wool,
potatoes and onions in good demand.
HAZEIGROvE & CO..
1910 East Cary Street.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-09
STRIKING sHopMEN MUST GET RIGHT

The strike of the railroad shopmen,
nrraingt the advice and In defiance OF
fhe authority Of their organization. is
sharply and Justly rebuked by the
prcsident. His letter to the director
general OF railroads puts the interest
VI the general public ahead OF the In
fsrest OF any group and serves notice
fhat while the government is ready
ana willing to deal with workers az
zach II will not deal with disturbers
- workerA
For the strike OF the shopmen can
not be tustified--their own leaders
afirm that decision. Regardless OF
me merits OF their demands upon the
government, they have no right to
bring chaos and confusion to the en-
tire country by arbitrary action in
their own interest,
Happily. it appears that consider
able numbers Of the strikers have
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-09

We favor. unequivocaliy. the sug-
gestion that citizens generally engage
Is thorough study OF the constftu-
I4pn Of the United States. character
I'D by the Virginia Bar association
~ ssthe sure anchor Of our ordered
freedom in this time of transition
md stress" Suggestion Is made that
September 18th. the anniversary OF
xha adoption OF the constitution. be
observed with appropriate ceremonies.
This may well be done
In the midst OF difficulties. the ten
dency OF too many of us is to accept
forthwith the suggestions of self
elected leaders who offer panaceas
Tor our economic and political Ills.
what we ought to do is TO determine
whether we have not. In our basic
kw. sufficient means OF settling all
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-09
SALVATION ARMY SERVICES

Special Service Saturday and Sunday.
Saturday, 8 P. M. open air demon
stration, conducted by Major Allen
Coe and Captain Frederick Ayers. OF
Major Coe will lecture on army
work in Laurel NJ. f. church, Sunday
at IL A. M.
Sunday school at r. NJ, 120 North
Seventh street.
Opcn-air service at Byrd park, 3:46
p. M. Address by Major Coe. Special
singing by Captain Ayers.
Open -air, Seventh and Broad, 1925
p. NJ, and usual service at the
army auditorium, 100 North Seventh
street. at 8 p. M.
Ensign Paul Jones has the follow
in information: Major Coe was zone
major for army work in France and
spent sixteen months at Canteguy,
Scissor, Chateau hierry, St. Michel
and Argonne sector and was under
fire more than any other officer in
France.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-09
STUDY THE CONSTITUTION

questions with Justice, To under
stand the constitution is TO appreci-
ate it--and understanding OF that i'm
mortal document In not beyond the
capacity OF the average man, in spite
OF the clouds Of verbal smoke with
which allegedly learned persons have
tried to envelope 1t while themselves
seeking reputation as great conxtitu-
uonai lawyers"
Besides there are some organiza-
tons engaged in making a grand noise
about the constitution tn support of
foolish projects. mainly projects IN
resistance to the spirit of tho times
and the course of manifest destiny.
They have no monopoly Of the con-
stitution. nor monopoly of under
standing. They should not have 4
monopoly of Interpretation.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-09
Weekend Meditations
G. w. K.

son Of my soul Thou Savior dear.
1t Is not night IL Thou be near;
Oh. may no earth born cloud arise,
To hide Thee from Thy servants eyes.
Abide with me from morn till eve,
For without Thee, I cannot live;
Abide with me when night Is nigh.
For without Thee. I dare not die"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-09

ST. PAUHS EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
Rev. w. Russell Bowie, d. D., Rector.
Morning prayer and sermon at II
A. M.
Sis evening prayer and illustrated
lecture on work of the church In
Alaska
Rev. L. Valentine Lee will conduct
both services.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-09

Life and Advent---Chahin street.
nea: Randolph. Preaching at IL A.
NJ, by Elder E F. White, and 8:1b
atP M. by Elder James Howle. All
welcome.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-09

BROAD-STREET M. e. CHURCH.
Preaching Sis p. NJ. by the pastor.
REV. FRED. n. CHENAULT.
Morning subject: How to Know
the Best Friend Better
Evening subject: 'Chokod Wells"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-09

LEIGH-sTREET BAPTIST CHURCH.
Corner 25th and Leigh Streets.
Broad and 25th street cars pass the
church. Preaching by the pastor, Dr.
J. J. Wicker at IL A. M. and s:15 P.
M. Sunday school, s:30 A. M.
You are cordially invited.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-09
what He II.

philadelphia North American.)
As we get It. II > prophet 10 with
out honor in his on country, q prof.
iteer IL one OF these new information
alt1tA
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-09

come to see. on sober second thought,
that their action was A mistake likely
to prejudice the public against them;
and without substantial support from
public opinion. no strike can be won
to stay won If II can be brought to
even temporary victory, Strike his
tory il full Of accounts OF disaster to
labortng men who have acted with
out due regard to the general wei
fare.
The problems of living cost and
wages involve everybody and It Is
acute in every part of the country. In
every Tine of industry and business.
They must all De settled for the well
fare OF all and with a Wow to the
greatest good to all. The hair-trigger
striker not only acts against his own
interest but antagonizes and en-
dangers everybody else.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-09

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE
First Church Of Christ.-Corner
Park avenue and Meadow street.
Services at IL A. M. Subject:
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-09

IL A. M. his subject will be Three
Young Men," at Sis p. NJ he Will
speak on "A Great City Destroyed.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-09

First Presbyterian-Preac at II
A. M. by DR.. W. J. Caldwell. Of Yaxoc
City. Miss. Sunday school At $50 and
Bible classes at 10 "A. M. Evening SER
vice In Monroe park.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-09

Grace Covenant lin Binford Junior
High School).--Services at II A. NJ and
s:15 p. NJ Sabbath school meets at
$3.50 A. M. Bible classes at 9:45 A. N.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-09
EPISCOPAL.

ST. Pauls-There will be morning
prayer and sermon at IL A. M. In tn,
evening at Sis there will be an Illus
trated lecture on the work of tn,
church in Alaska. The Rev. L. Valen
tine Lee will conduct both services.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-09

Church Of the MISUNDERSTANDING
prayer and sermon, IL o'clock A. M,
subject, THE TRANSPORTATION .oi
Jesus" The Rev. Philip A. Arthur
rector. will preach. Union services at
Northside Baptist church at S:15
o'clock p. NJ.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-09

Monumental-The Rev. e. Ruffi
Jones, rector Of Bruton church. Will
liamsburg. Va, will preach at II A. M
Union service at Sis p. NJ in Monro
park.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-09

Rev. william Lockhart Ball. ID. D.. OF
Spartanburg. s. c.. will preach at
Tabernacle Baptist at IL A. NJ. and sis
p. NJ This is the last opportunity
Tabernacle people will have to hear
their former pastor before his return
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-09

Westminster. corner Park and Davis
avenues-PreachinE II A. M. AMI Sis
p. M. by Rev. w. A. McIlwaine. The
subjects being "Christian Steward
ship" and Japan" Sunday school $50
a III. Bible classes meet 10 A. NJ. Wed
Icsday night. prayer service S:3e r. NJ,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-09

PRESBYTERIAN.
Second. Fifth street. near Main-On
Sunday. August 10. there will be Sum
day school at S:45 A. NJ. and the regu-
lar morning service at II o'clock, SER
mon by Rev. John s. Foster. D. D.. Of
Anderson. s. C.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-09

Woodland Notwithstanding 1
A. M, and Sis p. NJ. by the pastor
Rev r. b. Proctor. Sunday school
$40: Epworth League.~7:ao p. M.
Welcome
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-09

Pine Street--Services will be con-
Quoted by Rev. c. r. Cruikshank at IL
A. NJ and Sis p. NJ. Morning subject.
Conversion; evening. How to Serve
the Lord" Sunday school at $40 A.
NJ. Junior and Senior B. Y. P. u, meet
ings at 7l5 p. NJ
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oad-street--Preaching II A. M.
and Sis p. NJ. by the pastor. Rev.
Fred r. Chenauit. Morning subject:
How to Know the Best Friend Bet
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-09
METHODIST

METHODIST
Park Plac e-There will be
preaching at II A. NJ, by Rev. J. D.
Hosier. The congregation will wor-
ship in Monroe Park at Sis P. NJ.
Sunday school and Mems Bible class,
$50 A M; Epworth League. TAO
p NJ.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-04-20

ment regarding piece of real prop
erty.
Part of His Business
1t was necessary part of the build
ing of his big business establishment
for Schultz to know all about New York
real estate--not only locations, values
and rentals, but even details of con-
struction of most Of the buildings in
important trade neighbour hoods. How
he found time to learn all these things
while conducting and building a bust
ness organization is a problem among
his friends in the brokerage business.
But that he did so is evident to any one
who puts a proposition before him.
Schultz never says, "Ill look at the
property tomorrow" because he al
ready knows practically everything
that he wants to know about any prop
critics that may be offered to him, and
broker is pretty sure of a Yes" OF
ono" on the first visit.
While the broker is putting forth his
proposition Schultz is figuring witt
pencil and pad, and by the time the
story is completed ne is ready witt
his answer, and most times, thinking
aloud, he will draw a picture of the
property as he would handle it, the
possible use he could make of it ant
what he might expect in the way O.
income from his venture. AS a resul
of these calculations Schulte's decis
ion is reached. and either he take
the property or declares that he ha
no interest in it. He never barter
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-04-20
$500, 900 for Sherry
Building Alterations
Property Recently Taken Over
by Guaranty Trust Company
for New Home

The site of Sherry's Restaurant. at
the southwest corner of Fifth Avenue
and Forty fourth Street, which was re
Gently taken over by the Guaranty
Trust Company for its banking bust
ness, is to undergo alterations csti-
mated to cost $780, 900.
The building is an clcven-story
structure and plans for its changes
have been prepared by the architects,
Cross e. Cross. The renewal of the
lease OF this property to Louis Sherry,
last fall, which has now been taken
over by tho trust company calls for
a rental Of 100000 year for the cor
ncr property. which is owned by Irving
Brokaw, and $4,000 year net for the
adjoining property on Fifth Avenue,
owned by Josephine Brooks These
leases are for twenty-one years, which
shows total OF $t.i73,000 the two
owners will have received at the end
of the term.
Sherry, in the deal with the trust
company, is to take over the quarters
now occupied by the Guaranty Trust
Company, at the southeast corner Of
Fifty Avenue and Forty-third Street
for his restaurant.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-04-20
Tenants Ownership of
Flats Solution of Trouble
Portional Purchase Plan Applicable to Many
Apartments, Says William E. Harmon; Would
BE Wonderful Fea ture for Realty

age, taxes, water rates, insurance,
coal, supplies, cost of collections,
lights, repairs and vacancies.
Repairs should be estimated at from
5 to 10 per cent Of the gross annual
income. Vacancies may be reduced
from PIX to 3 per cent at the present
time. A building of good construc-
ton, and in good condition, cap
italized in this manner should prove
an excellent investment.
Our interest in encouraging this
class of financing comes from the fact
that we believe it to be a good thing
for the community, for the landlord
and the tenant. 1t will free large
amount of capital for other opera
tons. 1t will develop a stronger
pressure in the direction of economy
in city expenditures, through the mul-
tiplication of those interested in rea
estate 1t will develop conservatism
among a class of people who now fee
that they are more or less the help
less victims of a plutocratic system
not knowing the handicaps under whici
the landlord of the City of New Yorl
has struggled the past few years,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-04-20

for price and his word once given
is final.
Perhaps the methods of this young
real estate giant can be illustrated best
by the recital of an actual occurrence.
Not long ago valuable corner prop
erty was put on the market for sale.
The price asked by the owners was
S1,2OO,0O0, and though Schultz seldom
buys he was interested in this prop
erty because its acquisition by some
one other than himself might result
in the establishment there of rival
concern which could cut into the bust
ness of one Of his largest stores, near
by. While the proposition was being
offered to Schultz he was busily en-
gagged in his usual mathematical prob
lem, and within a few minutes he had
reached his conclusion.
Would Pay for Protection
"That property" he said sis worth
just about 100000 and that is all it
ever will be worth. | can afford to pay
100000 more for it than some one
else can because to lose it would mean
that my business nearby would suffer
erty at 81 900 900. all cash. | will sign
q tentative contract right now and III
give you n certified check for 100000
to bind the deal"
The broker, quite satisfied that the
deal was closed, called up his principals
to tell them the details, and was told
to bring Schultz around to them to dis
cuss the matter. In the meeting that
followed the owners of the property
did their utmost to have Schultz raise
his bid to $1,200,0O0, despite the fact
that the broker in whispers warned
them that all their talk could not bulge
h nd bpt at 70 rt 10
his position might lead to his quitting
the deal. But they thought that
Schultz was trying to dcker for a
price. They couldn't believe that he
had made up his mind definitely, and
that nothing they said or did could
cause him to alter his position. So the
upshot Of it all was that after a few
minutes Schultz picked up his hat and
departed with the injunction that his
offer was good for that day only.
Even then the owners would not take
Schultz at his word, figuring that he
could be brought to their point of view
their broker, calling on Shuttle q few
days later, received word that he was
not at all interested in the proposition
1t required six months and consider
able effort to engage Schulte's atten-
ton again on leasing basis and in
this instance, although both parties
agreed as to terms, second split came
when the owners demanded securities
for the lease entirely beyond reason
and practically beyond Schultes power
of compliance
Then came the third and final at
tempt to land him on a lease or part
Of the property. but before Schultz
would do any dealing he demanded
from the owners all their terms ane
conditions in writing, and on those
terms closed the deal. The sequel t,
this is that the property could not b,
sold today for within $3.50 of wha
! Schultz offered for it: the nwnnrs or.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-04-20
Coast Rent Profiteers
Cannot Be Satisfied
Suhleases Give Them Free Rent
Besides a Good Revenue:
Sill They Complain

The Bureau of Industrial Housing
and Transportation, Department OF
Labor, has received from its field agent
on the Pacific Coast a statement of his
observation of the work done by the
Fair Rentals Committee, Of Seattle,
Wash The committee, after investiga-
ton, reports that it found subrenting
and the multiplicity of leases to be the
worst features Of rent profiteering.
cone party complained to the COM
mittec,' the statement reads, because
the owner charged him a monthly rem
tai Of $500. Upon investigation it was
found that the complainant was renting
rooms which brought him return of
$3.50 per month, plus keeping quarters
Tor himself and family.
"Recently our registry with consider
able trouble placed a family, former
Canadian soldier and his wife, in a
four-room cottage which rented for $2a
per month. A day or two alterWard
the renter returned to our Office and
stated that he would like TO share tho