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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-25
ONE SOLDIER SHOT
ASA ARE HELD Up
BY NEGRO ROBBERS
Trooper From Alabama
Badly Injured by Highway
men in Petersburg.
ALLEGED ASSAILANTS
ARE TAKEN BY POLICE
Prisoners Will Be Held Until
Victim Is Able to Try
to Identify Them.
CRIME WITNESSED by CITIZENS
Bullet Narrowly Misses Jugular Vein,
and Injured Mans Condi-
tion Is Critical.
CRIME WITNESSED by CITIZENS
Bullet Narrowly Misses Jugular Vein,
and Injured Mans Condi-
ton Is Critical.
Especial to Tho Times-Dispa,ch. ]


PETERSBURG, VA, Feb. g4-R
Seiden Tendell. an Alabama soldier
stationed at Camp Lee. is now lying
a. the Petersburg Hospital in A pre-
carious condition, suffering from a
bullet wound liz the neck and jaw. in
hictcd by negro highwayman to-
night 10 whom Tendcll refused TO hand
over his money when ordered to do
50 at the point of pistol
Tendcll and three soldier comrades
were walking along High Street abou,
= o'clock. talking and Joking, when
suddenly they were confronted with
Two pistols In the hands Of TWO negro
highwaymcn.. The negroes demanded
that they hold up their hands. When
this was done. one of the negroes
stated STATS through Tendelrs pockets
;hroe other soldiers covered with his
plstoi. The moment the rcgro's hand
.,ouched Tendell lie resisted. Like "a
other negro cracked and the bullet
went hurting into the soldiers neck
snH tr inc lower part OF his jaw.
dropped 10 the sround and the three
soldiers Wit, him He'd in different di-
rectithk. Wlthont nausing TO loot his
pockets. the highwaymcn also took to
along the street witnessed the nrinS
ot The shot and SAN the negroes dash
About 1880 O'Clock two negroes, Civ
ing their names as RObcr, Nelson and
NeAlc Baker, were arrested and are
now being held until they can be
Identified by TendelL When taken
INTO custody. the negroes had no pis-
tc's IN their possession and denied any
haS"iedge oi the crime. They are
SAID - have been identiiicd by several
pers2ns who saw them heeing after
She firing OF he shot.
rhe Sondi,ion OF Tendell is so serious
lEat rh!fiCians "a the hospital refuse
70 allow any one TO gee him. Upon eX-
animation, after rca ching the operat-
ing table. the bullet was found 10 have
narrowly missed Tenden's jugular
Vein
10 prevent, any possible race dis
,urhance, the prisoners arc being
closely guarded at the Jail Their
ihentiiication wiii he established as
soon AS Tcndcli is sufficient recovered
10 sec them.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-25
NATION WIDE STRIKE IS
AVERTED BY AGREEMENT
Men Already Out Arc TO Return to
Work and Differences to BE
Submitted to Committee.
NEW YORK JUDGE is UMPIRE
Trouble Arose Over Demands OF
Union Carpenters for an Increase
OF Ono Dollar In Wage-125, 900
Workmcn Affected.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24-DanEer Of
a nationwide strike OF building trades
workers is averted by the action Of
conference at tho War Department this
afternoon. in which representatives Of
employers and workers and Secretary
Of War Baker and Secretary of Labor
Wilson participated
Under the agreement men already
out are TO Immediately return to
work, and the differences be sub
tnitted to a conference committee Of
three representatives each Of en-
ployees and employers.
II there are points OF dispute on
which this committee cannot agree.
they are to be referred to an umpire.
c!sion within two weeks from the date
a question is submitted
me tTouoie arose over wage de-
mands OF New. York union CARPENTERS
VINO demanded an increase OF 81 per
Gay, or Sb.5o. Employers expressed
wi.ilnEness to grant some advance, but
WORKERS OF allied trades on svrnpa
thetic strike. The trouble has snran5
uhtii men are out in various paris ~
the country. and it is now said aboni
l2,,0o0 are affected.
After the walk out employers re-
FUSED TO agree to arbitration until thc
men went back TO work. The srrsn- s,ec
ment reached this afternoon. under
which many of the strikers viii re.
turn TO work tomorrow was surrastsd
hE secretary Baker
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-25
ARMY,S FATALITIES
FROM ALL CAUSES
AGGREGATE I07444
OcersedsLOssesN Nunlbcr y. 05I.
Disease Claims NOre Than
Battle and accidents,
fEv Aseoclated rrn,sl

WASHINGTON. Feb 24--,Dea,hs dur
ing the war in the American expedi-
tionary forces and among troops in the
United States from all causes, the War
Department announced today. num-
bored l0I,iii.
In the eNpeditionary forces the total
was 72,s5i. or these. 20.S29 resulted
from disease. 4S.76s from injuries re-
ceived in battle and 1854 from all
other causes.
Deaths from disease among the
troops In the United States tolaled
S2,737 and from other causes 1855,
giving total for the troops in this
country of 3i.493.
The figures for the American cxpc-
d.tionary forces cover the period
from April !, l3l7. to February 16.
1919; those for the troops in the Unite
states from April !. 1917. to February
II. 1919.
The figures show the total deaths
from disease exceeded the total battle
casualties by more than 5000.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-25
English Girls Don't Ask
Their Dads for Money

Asking dnd for money is quite
the usunI thing here In America; In
England il IL different. Girls over
there have Ind trimming which
seems strnnRc to their Yankee cou-
sins. Tho rcxult is that the Eng
lish girls have had little money to
spend or invest, and they have
known almost nothing of business.
That WINS the condition that exiated
before the war. Now Il In the ordi-
nary thing for the girls to hnre
their own money. They have made
II In the war industries, and they
saved Homc OF II against the time
when their services were needed no
longer. Thus they are independent
OF dnd. and hundreds Of them arc
disabusins tho masculine mind OF
the beiief that they know nothing
better than to spend their funds
for gloves and candy. and arc seek
ing further fortunes with their
ncst-cRRn. An InterestlnR story Of
the British girl and her savinKs
IL told by L.. NJ. Goodman, md 1t
will he printed In The Times-Dis-
patch tomorrow.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-25
TREASURY ANNOUNCES NEW
TAX CERTIFICATE ISSUE
Inst Current Offering Closed with
S37o'0On'oOO Subscribed-Carry
Exemption Features.
fBy Associated Press.1

issue OF tax certificates Of indebted.
ness of indefinite amount, dated
March Is and maturing June 16, bear
ing interest at 1-2 per cent, was an
nounced today by the Treasury, ana
the last current issue put on the mar
ket January 16. was closed. effective
today, with about s370.00O,000 sub
ing March IS. June II or july is will
be accepted in payment Of the new
securities, and IL these are turned in
before March Is interest will he paid
up to that date.
Business interests expecting to pay
the second installment of taxes June
IL are expected to buy these certin-
Gates now, thus in effect paying taxes
in advance and receiving interest. The
certificates carry the usual tax exemp"
tion terms borne by past issues. Or
ders must be placed with banks he
fore March Is.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-25
A. THEODORE ELLYS0N DIES
SON Of Founder Of The Richmond Dis
patch Succumbs mt Early
Hour TODay.

H. Theodore IGllyson, ne-time owner
OF the Richmond Dispatch. brother
TO former Lieutenant-Govcr J.
Taylor Ellyson, and one of the leading
business men OF Richmond for many
years, died this morning at . O'clock
at his home, S1i Park Avenue, after Il
brief Illness. Funeral arrangements
have not been compi.tcd
Mr.. Ellyson is survived by his widow,
Mrs Lizzie Walker IIllyson. two daugh-
tcrs, four sons. two brothers and one
sister, The daughters are Mrs. 4. Rug
giles Nelson, of Richmond. and Mrs.
Jesse r. Taylor. OF New York. The
sons arc Henry *. Douglas W.. Thco-
dorc G., and Donald r: Elyson. j.
Taylor Ellyson and William Ellyson
are the brothers, ana Miss Bette Ely
son is the sister.
MIR. Ellyson was u son OF Henry *.
Eilyson' who; wi,h CSionSi z; O,B. Go Co
batch. After his fathers death, he and
n son of Colonel Cowardin cOnducte ed
the publication for several years. At
the time of his death he was socrc-
Ilaty OF the Southern Paper Company.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-25
RECOMMENDS WILLIAMS
REMAIN AS COMPTROLLER
Senate banking Committee Approves
Nomination OF VirEininn After
Hearings.
IRy Associated Press.l

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24.-By a strict
partisan vote OF Q to 4, the Senate
Banking Committee decided today to
recommend confirmation of the nomin-
alton of John Shelton Williams TO sue
ceed himself as Comptroller Of the
Currency.
Senator Reed inserted in the record
letter alleged to have been written
by Wade Cooper, president OF Il WASH
ingtoi- bank, to a banker OF Colum-
bia, S. c.. on February 10. saying: II
beaten. if lit::c more activity could
be had against him, adding that he
did not believe that Williams had
many friends.
Senator Reed read the letter IN re-
buttal to the testimony of Cooper, who
said he was acting alone in the VIII
liams opposition, so far as newspaper
he had numerous letters from bankers
who protested against the renomina-
tion.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-25
.|MPR|S0N LEOPOLD
. FOR E|SNER'S DEATH
Former Commander on Russian
Front in Custody Of Reds
at Munich.
PRINCE RUPPRECHT ACCUSED
Heir to Bavarian Throne Believed
Head Of Monarchistic Plot
to Assassinate.
PRINCE RUPPRECHT ACCUSED

GENEVA. Feb. 24.-Prince Leopold
former commanderin-chi Of tho Ger
man armies on the Russian front, has
been imprisoned at Munich on sus-
picion of being ono Of the instigators
OF the murder of Premier Eisner
A list of the persons TO be assassi-
mated by the reactionaries is said to
have been found. and it asserted that
it has been decided to take twenty
hostages from among the aristocrats
All the students in the university have
been searched.
a provisional ministry has beeIi con
stituted. consisting of nine members
instead of eight. Among tho ministers
is Professor Friedrich Forester. of the
University of Munich. 1t is said the
lIandtaS will reassemblc shortly, but
outside of Munich
The Bern committee OF Bavarians
has voted an annual pension OF 10000
marks for Eisner's widow
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-25
RADICAL DIRECTORS
PRIVATE GUARD GETS
SI25OO EACH MONTH
6oisheDisfs Pay Soldiers $50 an
Hour for Fighfing-I,000,-
900 Men NoD in army.
BY II. J. GHEESwAI.J

bEHLIN. Feb: 24.-Many prominent
n reougees from Russia paint fantastic
p.c.ures IN which comedy mikes with
trasedy' a high Russian officer who
escaped said to me today:
Russian money. which is the kew
note OF the Bolshevists' power, is
being printed in Berlin. RoIshev,sf
soldiers are paid s3o an hour during
nghting. Trotzky's private guard gets
$4,000 each a month.
me Bolshevist army now numbers
100000, including $4,000 well-trained
soldiers: ! am convinced if the allies
sent $4,000 volunteers. hundreds of
thousands of Russians would join to
overcome the Bolshevsts
The allies should install their own
government in Russia and exploit tho
natural resources. or Germany will.
Even 1t Bolshevism is crushed, Russia
VIII be unable for at least ten years
to govern herself. The political parties
continue fighting. The situation will
soon be worse than the Bolshevfst."
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-25
LLOYD GEORGE SAYS
ERA OF CIVIL STRIFE
FACES GREAT BRITAIN
Introduces Bill in Parliament
TO Name Committee to In
guire M!0 Coal Industry.
IRv AssncIaied prnss l

LONDON, Feb. 24.-The United King
dom is faced with the prospects OF civil
strife, and the House OF Commons
should do everything in its power TO
avert it. Premier Lloyd George declared
today in introducing n bill 10 consti-
tute a committee to inquire into tile
conditions prevailing IN the coal in
dustry. e.
The Premier said he had been ad-
vised that TO grant the demands of
the miners without inquiry might
throw hundreds of thousands OF per-
sons out of employment and cripple
the country's export Of coal. The grant
Ing of the demands, he said, would in
crease the price of coal by from s TO
10 shillings ton.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-25
HURLS FIGHTING
DEFY TO AMERICAN FOES
or WORLD PEACE LEAGUE
High Spots Of Speech
by President at Boston

Here nrc some OF the high kpots
in President Wilson's speech Mt Me-
chnnicn' Hall yesterday afternoon.
The prOudest thing hnve to re-
port to you Is TINT this great couu-
try OF ours In trusted throughout
the world.
There In n common spirit md n
common realization OF the necessity
of setting up new stundn rds of right
I'm the world.
There Ia no nation In Europe TINT
suspects the motives OF the United
States.
Men have testified to me In Eu-
rope thut our men were porseEsed
by something thnt they could only
cnll religious fervor. They had n
vision. They hnd n dream md they
were lighting In the dream and they
turned the whole, tide of bnttlc and
IL never cnne back.
tides that run In the world will
find himself thrown upon n shore
80 high aud barren TINT Ii will
seem nn II he had been separated
from his humankind forever.
do not mean nny disrespect to
my other great people when say
America Is the hope OF the world,
md II she, docs not Justify that
hone tho rcsults nrc unthInkubIe.
when L speak of the nntlonn OF
the world ] do not speak OF the
world. I speak of the people. who
constitute tho nations of the world.
They nre In the saddle and they nrc
going to sec to Il that II their
present governments do not do their
Will some other governments shall.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-25
BELIEVE PRINCE RUPPRECHT
AT HEAD OF MONARCIIISTS
(By Associated Prcsy1

7 I5y NssOcIat tNd Frcs3.T
PAtlS, Feb 24.-Formcr Crown
FRINGE Rupprecht of Bavaria, who was
commander OF the northern sector Of
the western front in the final stages
or the waC, is reported to have bee
at the head Of monarchical plot that
resulted In tho assassination of Pre-
mier Eisner.
Thirty-siX prominent members of
scientific and medical faculties of Ger
man universities andS twenty. o
mayors OF leading cities In that coun-
try nave addressed Joint appeal TO
ultics in neutral countries. urging the
speedy appointment OF commission
OF experts from the Scandinavian
states. Holland. Switzerland and Spain
for the purpose of studying the food
situation in Germany. MIR. Wilson is
asked 10 designate an American meG.-
commission. in which the entente coun-
tries VIII be given the privilege OF
representation IL they so choose
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-25
ENTIRE MUNICH GARRISON
DESEItTS 10 SpAnTACA

BERLIN, Feb. 24.-Thc entire. rarr;
son of Munich has joined the Sparta
cists according TO latest word from
the revolt-swept Bavarian capital. The
Reds" have arrested many prominent
men. including all majority Socialist
ministers.
Bavarian government troops are in
the outskirts of Munich preparing for
a decisive battle with the Spartacists.
The provisional government of Ba-
Varia is composed of nine ministers,
mostly minority Socialists
The authorities of Munich have
seized list containing many sched-
uled assassinations, including plots for
the murder of twenty royal hostages
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-25
ELECT GLASS SUCCESSOR
james p. Woods, Democrat, and Frank
). Laync, Oppose Encb other In
Sixth District Today.
LYNCHRuRG. VA

LYNCHBURG, VA. Feb. 24.--The
voters Of the Sixth Virginia District
tomorrow will elect successor to
Representative Carter Glass, who re-
his duties as Secretary Of the Treas
ury.
The election is to fill the unexpired
term ending March and for the snew
p. Woods. OF Roanoke. is the Demo-
cratic nominee. and Frank S. Layne,
OF Bedford County, is running as an
independent. a light vote Is expected
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-25
PLAN TO OPPOSE LEAGUE
Movement Under Way TO Promote .
Formidable Oppositfon to Pres-
idents Ideas.

BOSTON. Feb. 24.-aIassachuset,s
intends TO raise a strong voice in on
position to President Wilson's league
OF nations idea. 1t was announced this
afternoon that movement is ALREADY
m2veemnt to promote America first"
The first public action will be taken
at mass Getting to be held in ire
at which opposition 10 the league plan
VIII be voiced by prominent Bay State
men Republican leaders are said to
be back Of the plan
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-25
PARIS DELEGATES DISCUSS
PROBLEMS OF ALBANiANS
Marshal FOch Attends Meeting Con-
ference and Hears Polish
Proposals,
IDy Associatcd pressI

rARIS. Feb 24.-The official COM
rnunicaticn on the peace conference
today says:
The representatives of the allied
ana associated governments met today
NJ the Quai d'Orsay, from 3 TO +. NJ
THE Albanian representatives were
introduced, ard Turka Pasha stated the
.Nlbanian question. The examination of
this question was referred to the com
mittcc on Greek affairs.
The Paris com iasion on Polish af-
{ r,irs communicated certain informn-
\ and proposals received from the
iuter-allled comm iSSion now at War
saw. Marshal Foch was present.
THE next meeting will be held Feb
'.'uary % ut :. u. NJ"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-25

TODAY.
At 2,3O r. VI. ana 1880 II. ~. Billy
sunday will preach ITO everybody
Mt the City Auditorium. Each
afternoon until Sunday the gallery
Will be reserved for colorcd people
OF the city, who, through their min
istcrs. have expressed strong de-
sire to hear Mr.. Sunday.
At 2'30 4. u. tho business
womcn's Invitation committee will
meet ut the y. w. @. A..
At l.. NJ. Rodeheaver will con-
duet concert In the purinh- Ii o use
OF Holy Trinity.
Mrs. Asher will spenk to en-
ployeeS OF j. II. Mosby d Go. nt %
oo'ciock' TO girls at the Southern
Biscuit Works at noon, to en-
pioyees OF the krntz Paper Box
-committec at 4. W. L. A. at 2;3O; to
WeisberEer's employees at $3.50; 10
the Girls Club at o, and TO tho
Girls Council at the Y. w. &. A,
lunchroom at %.
Miss Florence Kinney will meet
with sunday school teachers and
superinte ndcnts mt the Presbyterian
BuIldinE ut o'clock this after
noon. She will also conduct n meet
Ing mt 2s30 for the students' COM
mlttce at the Y. VI. G.. A., and will
talk to girls at the John Marshall
High school ut 3;I5.
Miss Grace SAKE will sneak nj the
Methodint Institute Mt O:4S O'Clock,
this afternoon, and will conduct
her usual Bible class studies al
Leigh Street Inptist Church Mt 5
o'clock tonight.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-25
SALUTE SCAREs MRS. Will SON
"oh. Dear. I Thought I Was Done Eorr
She EIcinims as Guns Thunder
Welcome,

BOS'rON. Feb. 24.--As President and
Mrs. Wilson arrived at the entrance
TO Mechanics Hall this afternoon, tho
tillerymen stationed in the freight
yards behind the hall The first shot
v. was as discha rged just as Mrs. Wilson
Oh dear. ] thought l was done for,,
she exclaimed
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-25
SPANISH CABINET QUITS
King Ucauexts Members to Remain In
ONCE Until Passage OF
budget.
fRv Associated Prea,.

MADRID. Feb. 2+.-Thc Cabinet OF
Count Romanones has resigned. The
King has requested the Cabinet to re-
main In Office until the budget Ia
passed by Parliament, In tho mean
time. he will consult with political
leaders regarding u new ministry,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-25
MAY SELECT BOSTON MAN
Shermnn l.. whipple Expect.d Tn II.
Named United Stntes Attorney
General

BOSTON. Feb. Fisherman r,
Whipple.. OF Boston, it was learned on
semioihcial authority this afternoon
will be the man selected BY Presidsn:
ilSon TO succeed Attorney General
Gregory. The announcement is ex-
pected TO come soon after the President
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-25
CONDITION FAVORABLE
Premier CIemcnceau spends Good
Night, and Appears Much
Improved.
Bv Nasociated Press l

PARIS. Feb. 2i.--Premier Clcmen-
ccau's condition continues to be salts
factory. fhe Associated Presa was In
formed today The Premicr spent a
good night. II was said.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-25
But One building destroyed.

PARIS. Feb. 2!.-On,y one building
nj the American camp at Is-sur.Tilie
and not the whole cantonment was
destroyed Saturday by fre. says a later
iavas dispatch. The loss was csti-
mated at more ban 100000 francs.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-25
DAILY AVERAGE is 200
New Eniistments in Navy Continue NJ
Hate Gratifying to De-
partment,
tBy Associated Press. (,

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24-New en-
ltstments in the navy continue TO aver
age above 200 day. The Navy De-
partment announced today that during
the week ended February 20 Il total
OF 1.5lS first enlistments were re-
ported
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-25
American Shoe Man Dies in London.

BROCKTON. MASS. Feb. 24.--Eldon
II. Keith. vice president OF tho George
L.. Keith Shoe Company, who went
aboard as member of the special
American ade commission, died to-
day In London. according to cablo
message received here
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-25
Julian Story, Artist, IL Dead,
IRv ASancla a prcna ~

PHILADELPHIA. Feb. 24--Julian
Story. the artist. died here today. lie
had hoen III many months. Mr. Story
was In his si1ty-uecond year.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-25
WORLD HAS NEVER DETORE
SEEN SUCH WONDERFUL, THING;

Was there ever SO wonderful alhinr
seen before? Was there ever so NOV.
Ing thing? Was there ever any fact
that esteem forever TO deserve /, ""
would not have you understand
that the great men who represent tho
other nations there In conference are
disestecmed by those who know them.
Quite tho contrary But you under
stand that the nations OF Europe have
again and again clashed with one an
other In competitive interests. II Is
!. (Continued on Second Page.)
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-25
On Billy Sundays Trail
YESTERDAY.

YESTERDAY.
BILLY Sunday went to Phllndel-
phIa. He was heard by n Ereat
crowd in the Metropolitan Opera
House.
Two concerts were given In the
course OF the day by members of
the Sunday. party who remained In
tichmond.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-25
SAYS COVENANT PREVENTS
WHAT WASHINGTON FEARED

He said: II answer that the docu-
ment prevents what Washington op-
posed-partial alliances by America
with any foreign country, even were
her statesmen inclined. 1t requires
two-thirds of all to permit war or
peace action with one. Would two
thirds ever allow such disadvantage
10 them in favor OF any one against
CONTINUED on Second paGe)
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-25

(Continued on Second pas
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1919-03-11
THE COUNTY NEWSPAPER is THE ONLY MEDIUM
THROUGH WHICH THEY MAY REACH THE
BUYERS THEY DESIRE TO REACH

The following is news item from the Charleston News and
Courier Of Friday, March Z:
MI Melvin tulchgott representing the trade extension
committee Of the Chamber presented the plan to
begin campaign of advertising the
hundred miles of Charleston and cany,ss be
$1,000 for this purpose One slogan will be- eff
IN Your Home Town, You Can in (harleston Beginning
week the first series will appear papers
half advertisements the spring opening
advantages offered the shopper Charleston The
outside attractions that will the will be
called to the attention of those invited o come.
"The advertising will stop with spring opening but
will continue through the There advertising
the county weekly that the retailers Charleston
ned to utilize Once the people in lower
know the merchants of Charleston pcsonal that trade
will to Charleston"
CHARLESTON MERCHANTS ARE NOT SEEING AHEAD:
THEY ARE MERELY CATCHING UP WITH
THE TIMES.
"Ihere is Power in Advertising in the
County Weekly"