The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-01
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obtained from the government. one
hundred and. fifty new members were
taken into the association.
Action On the question of obtaining
supplies from the war department was
deferred until the mayors committee
makes its report. when the board Of
directors of the association will discuss
the most feasible plan for consum-
mating the efficient handling of the
supplies.
The general public is invited to a
mass meeting to be held on Monday
night in the auditorium of the John
Marshall high school. Candidates for
the general assembly will be invited
to address the citizens on their stand
In regard to the antitrust law.
After two hours of earnest discus
sion, the citizens called into confer
ence by Mayor Ainslie yesterday de-
cided that the offer Of the war de-
partment to distribute staple food
stufs at net cost would have to be
thrashed out more thoroughly before
n decisive action could be taken to
secure a large apportionment Of goods.
To this end a committee of four was
appointed to study the matter from
every angle and arrive at some plan
~ HAS iHS VI IIIIIItiOIld COQl0
profit by this unexcelled offer of the
government. The four citizens named
are: r. Nc c. Burlington. president
of the Rotary club: Charles T. Nor
man. president of the Kfwanis club;
Clarence P. Cadet. president of the
Business Mems club, and Mr.. Finne-
gan, representing the Renters and
Consumers association.
The sugar problem seems to have
been solved by CLYDE w. Saunders,
president of the Taka-Kola company.
has agreed to finance the ac-
QUESTION and distribution of $4,000
worth of uga Mr.. Saunders said
he was not acting for himself.
but tina the offer emanatted from the
company. Mr.. Saunders
placed his personal endorse
ment on a draft for $4,000 which was
to the United States eauali-
board at New York with the
that ten carloads of sugar be
Immediately for Richmond.
n tentative plan outlined by Mr..
for the distribution of the
sugar demands the appointment by the
mayor OF a commission to work with
nm and to decide OF whatever frac-
ton shall be added to the cost per
pound to defray overhead expenses.
Mr.. Saunders declined to handle the
unless the question of expenses
was left to a commission. The sugar
Will be put up in uniform packages,
ranging from 800 up, with a variety
Of sizes to suit all customers, Pre-
will be taken to avoid the
possibility of anyone "hogging' more
a leginate amount. Every pur-
chaser will be required to sign a card
receipt of a package and Mr..
Saunders favors the publication of
these nanes in the newspapers. AS
yet. no action has been taken on
placing a limit on the original pur-
chase. but this point will be settled
before the receipt of the sugar. No
answer has been received from the
board as to the date on
the sugar will be shipped.
The principal dificulty encountered
In planning for the distribution of
other commodities, such as hams,
flour. bacon and canned meats. was
the question of financing the scheme.
the. city charter. Richmond can
not engage in the purchase and sale
of supplies of this nature so 1t will
to be financed by individuals.
The committee was by no means