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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-01-27
BILLY SUNDAYS MEETINGS.

The open saloon had disappeared
the hrothei no longer existed. gam
Bling had about seen its day. and the
only real menace that tagged tho com
raunity was the rin-raff made M Of
fhe hootlcgger, the procurer and the
rim horn gambler. whose victims were
found mostly IN their own ranks.
With this encouraging outlook,
Rev. Billy sunday found II hard 10
get a quorum Of sinners to start the
ball rolling. lie found that sinners
in Richmond were few and far be-
tween. Hut with his characteristic
fervor and his enthusiasm he has
kept the path weu-trodden and be
fore he leaves the city he will have
gotten many man and women who
might have gore too close TO the for
hidden paths. back into line and on
the way to eternal life.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-01-27

we not open hiEhsciass clean. recro-
stl2nAl centers for the people In every
one or them?
he late Rishop Potter called the
saloon The Poor Mans club" While
some OF us DO not agree with the
necessity for any such club. either for
ri' n or poor we nevertheless cannot
e"nE the main contention OF Bishop
fotter, that the masses of the people
need recr"aiional and social centers,
tha' are In their reach, not only
geographically but financially.
What magnificent testimonial to
the moral earnestness. the practical
sense ana the spirit of true brother
mood within the ranks OF the church
ana reform forces. If we laid plans inn
h+dlateig 10 see 10 il that every
saloon hail in Greater New York the
DAY after It's doors are closed on the
saloon business, shall be opened UP
- social and recreational center for
'hc people in each neighborhood
The men who have been in the
hapit OF going To the saloons and the
mans connected with them must have
some place TO go for relaxation and
Social fellowship. IL is not enough to
say that they should stay al home and
GET their recreation In the homes
Ihis lis undoubtedly true, but We have
70 bear In mind the character OF the
homes in which multitudes of the
middle Class and poor people have to
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-01-27

1--we. and while we are working out
The larger problems OF proper hous-
ing foR the masses this other prob
lem is Inn ediately pressing Some
solution Is imperative because If the
offer A sound and wholesome suhsti-
OF thousands OF tho people who fire.
anented these places will go to equally
S,NsT>t - - r., ~ Y b$t
, 1S%es.N re s>9SN7f,,s l.uinitct churches
in Greater New York They are ad-
fnIrably located at the centers of pop
ulation in every neighborhood of our
city. II they would all arise with
clear vision and intelligent insight
INTO the needs of the modern times
ana lay their plans to minister to the
practical needs and the social instincts
.ot humanity, the churches could hold
the young people to themselves and
save them from the evil influences
mat flow out of recreation places de-
void of Christian and often of moral
atmosphere
Most churches arc slow in accept
ing the thought OF providing recrea-
non for the people in their own build
'ngs, and some OF the buildings are
not well adapted to such work. The
closing of the saloons now give Just
ttN opportunity that all of the
churches need to come into closer
contact and to more effectively con-
troll the recreations of the people, par
ttcuiarly of the young
THE churches everywhere should
adopt positive and constructive pro-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-01-27
WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY,

SIt has been suggested that wash
lcn's birthday be observed gene
<l1y throughout Virginia as a day of
Indication and Of patriotic display.
why not
THE war lis over Our young men
En- coming home as fast as the ships
~ bring them, and we are ready
Nh open arms aud tears Of JOY 10
eeive them
I'LL the olden day Washington
4hdAy was observed in all parts of
country as holiday. The fare
tn address Of the father of his ooun-
~ VAS read from the rostrum BY
ne local orator. the declaration of
dependence was proclaimed amid
"a applause, and the local band
6stled with The Star Spangied
SnnNr.- Paradss were given by the
III military and the fire com panies
ne inter because George Wash
HON was one of the finest firemen
country ever produced having
Adod and belonged 10 the oldest
HysAHy In the country that at
Iandria--and there was much
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-01-27

billy SUNDAY should feet encouraged
the results OF his two-Wce6>s cam
Nter Against the devil
During these momeutous weeks
ndrcds OF lukewarr1 Christians
isd hundreds who had not entered
~ narrow path Or righteousness
Aich beads 10 the bower of roses
I've felt q change in heart and the
oSpects are that in the weeks to
6npe many hundreds more wlh hit
10 sawdas, trail that leads to a
larry hand clasp anu a free admis-
Dn 10 the portals which open into
kernal life.
Tho evangelist did not expect TO
Ia Richmond a city rocking in
3ckedness The good work Of the
sIdent ministers and the activity Of
ebiic- spirited men and faithful city
8ciais had. to a large degree, chased
~ devil away.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-01-27

Paris. Dec IS (By Mail. DelayedD.
--%'You hadn't orter done it--you
hadn't orter done it! You hadn't
orter gone TO try"
That. in translation agreeable 70
, the quality OF the French argot, lis the
song fifty girls and young men
ichanted on she Boulevard des~ Capt.
cines last night as with hands joined
they did mad dance about five
American doughboys who stood grim
ming ara confused in the midst OF the
gallopinc circle. Suddenly. at a
, shrill signal from one Of the girls,
| the spell was broken and with rush
twenty or more chic little persons
overwhelmed the big boys in khaki
AMI sn1 acked them rousingly on both
cheeks. All twepty did 1t!
Then. without A word Of warning
hands whjsked the service cans off
the HEADS of the soldiers. and with
mocking laugh the barcheaded vete-
rams from the Argonne were left gap
ing at the eddying crowd which had
opened to receive the madcaps
This is the way IL went last night
and the night before. and this is the
way II will go again tonight on al
the houlevards: This crazy rig-a-jig
song. American soldiers caps snatch
ed for souvenirs OF the towns carni-
val of folly, taXicabs overturned in
wild deljrium OF laughter marchers
with American flags carried AT their
head. "Vive President wilson, in the
treble srreech that only Paris crowd
can vent.
It's a knock out" was the way an
American major who knows his
Paris characterized the city's recep-
ton OF our president. Paris has only
topped this demonstration once, and
that was the night the armistice was
signed. They've got the idea right
This show the Parisians have staged
means more for Wilson in his peace
programme than all the promises and
protestations of all the politicians OF
Europe"
Perhaps the major exaggerated in
his enthusiasm---he possesses the
same feeling all Of W. over here have.
an almost exalted hope that Wilson
may feel his way through tremendous I
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-01-27

gram In connection with saloons CHEAP
theaters. dance halls, low moving pic
ture shows. apd other recreation GEN.
ters that are harmful 10 the people
Mere denunciation and negative teach
! ing will neither destroy these evils nor
keep people from patronizing them.
The social instinct of humanity mus,
be reckoned with as a fact, and the
desire of the young for recreation
,.,-s~S y -57Se's,s,,n.s>, an udstssA1 and
yter into the recreations OF the people
In order to control them and the sub
stitution of harmless smusements for
harmful ones Ia the part of sound
/ sense and practical reason.
! IF the churches of the city Cath
Ollie. Protestant and Jewish, would
take up this problem in a practical
way vast stride forward In the moral
betterment OF New York could be
taken
! Imagine each one of these saloon
buildings turned into q bright and at
tractive social center, under wise
leadership. where coffee and other hot
drinks would be served and where
there were table games, reading mat
ter, etc. SO that the people in the
ncig hborhood could have really
wholesome club. What boon and
blessing it would be, and what an
opportunity to the religious forces
really to reach the great unchurched
masses OF the city, for in each one of
these halls, say every other night, an
informal religious and fellowship ser
vice could be held
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-01-27
THOSE ROTARIANS.

ia The country. Its effect has been Tell
in every part OF the old city's life
Things have started hitherto I'M
dreamed OF by the people, and the
Home Town has been boosted IN a
way which has mace the United
States sit up and take notice We
hear Of the social gatherings Of this
club, too, The best men are in II 90
they always have "A good time They
sometimes meet IN an ice-cream fac
tory. sometimes in hotel. sometimes
in church, sometimes in bakery
and each gathering is a success. be-
cause the business men don't talk
about the high price OF sugar and the
doctors don't talk about therapeutics
they all talk about bigger and
broader things that will help Rich
mond, and Incidentally look around
and learn something new about that
particular place in which the meeting
is held.
What is this club we have been
talking about ASK a Rotarian. He
knows
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-01-27

( picking nothing but derbies. COM
mented doughboy Il don't see moth
( ing TO knocking of them old iron
dicers ia like to sec him swing on
fat cap once joat to see how good
! his eye is"
short on Count.
| Sir" said another soldier, accost-
ing a French captain. "to settle an ar
! gument between me and my friend over
here. will you tell me whether a
Fedora hat counts more than Yale
crush
Captain Gerald Morgan. Of the press
division, became involved in a heated
debate with Lieutenant Stern. from
! third army headquarters. the former
claiming that a cleek would be more
| efricacious in getting in at a hat which
was bunkered between a pair of large
ears. the latter contendng in favor OF
brassie.
! As for the Germans. they couldn't
seem to grasp the game at all. Ger
mans aren't much on sport any way.
They hadn't been advised by procia- =
nation or otherwise that they'd have
to salute French coiors and Ameri-
cans hadn't been requiring salutes OF
American colors since occupation.
Some people say II isn't the custom Of
Germans as civilians to even salute
! 'heir own colors. SO they were pretty
/ soft for hRt-knockers-
! Junius Wood. Of the Chicago News.
! didn't think much about the ability
I of the supposed French experts.
| There amt one of them could hit old
Joe Cans in the head with sack of
peas, he allowed
Hank Gowdv. who was spending the
week in CobirnZ, was also unimpressed.
IF them guys under the hats would
duck now and then 'twoutdh't be SO
easy for them Frenchnen.' he said.
ia like to see one OF them knock my
lid off il I knew he was going TO try.
I .ook at the time Pol Perritt tried to
duet me OF when ! was up there at
the old home plate rt's no cinch to
hit swinging target
Yanks Fail to Grab.
Despite these carping criticisms
however. IT must be said that the
/ Frenchren at times displayed rare
| form. Some Americans we're around
that night deprecating the exhibition
| on the ground that we have the exclu-
s've hat-knocking- privileges In
! this section and that II was clear
! infringement OF our copyright vet the
| fact remains Americans had failed 70
exercise their rights in that respect
SO Frenchmen cannot be blamed for
invading this territory.
/ II they're going to organize hat
knocking-on league. however, AGeri-
cans are apt to be bad taiienders for
a time until they get the hang of the
game.
| Meantime, tonight there was heard
alonE the Rhine the sound cycionic
sneezlng Many high -collored German
Ihai-cuts were exposed to chill breezes
! Yesterday. Hereafter local hat STYLES
| are likely to be sunbonnets, which you
| can tie under the chin.
And what the score was at the fin
I ish nobody knows. but It's rumored
ian American colonel wandering around
with camera in hand snapped couple
| of Young French officers attached to
hcadquartcrS as thew took their mo
! riarity's second time at some sky
pieces and these officers suddenly dis
appeared May be thav weren't SUI
! fciently develoned 1850, that night
couple OF soldiers heard argu-
ling that II ? man sh"~'' become reg
! war Tv Cobb al KIN = Wy off hats he
wouldn't get anyHh-~e because the
business really has no future.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-01-27

SSr0 n one organization in Rich
" tha1 ID always active-strenu-
m active. il IL a club in which
" ~ represented nearly every pro-
NJ and business which goes TO
w Rtchmond such a proud. popu-
80 prosperous city. The society
in it's scope. but its
I'm Is to make things better in
Individual city where ii has a
M
80 In no adVer Using scheme con-
with It's work il is on perfectly
tArms with tho. business mems
llxTt II has higher aims than just
business. 1T will not tolerate
1ness. however, but raises n
Aenescr that abstract nuisance
1eted. Its work on the other
olnore to build ur an ideal city
Sgy way. to strengthen the
cf the business. professional
nntIonai world
Hond has one Of the best
crganiza lions Of this society
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-01-27

difficulties; hut there is no mistaking
the fact that Parts has risen 10 Preei-
dent Wilson and the ideas he comes
10 Tight for In measure far beyond
the antseipations of this and that
, Chancellory and Cabinet. Such is the
unique character of the French gov
eminent that whatever it's private
opinions and plans may be. it cannot
aHord to ignore such remarka BILE
demonstration of the peoples tribute
TO Wilson and the Wilson idea.
When King George came to town
on Thanksgiving. Paris gave him a
hand as they say on Forty second
street, When King Albert of Belgium
and his Queen paid their visit a week
, later. Paris threw on the white light
But from the moment President VIII
son stepped from the train on Satur-
day morning until the present, the
whole Jazz band and crash box be-
hind tho wings have been turned
! loose.
| They do II differently from our
way over there. When the President
and Mrs Wilson drove through the
streets from the station to the tenn
porary white House"-Prince Mu-
rats palacc~-on Saturday and again
this afternoon. when he went to re-
ceive the honor of the city and In
Hotel de Vile, the cheering along the
boulevards did not have the dee D.
ihroated volume that Broadway or
Michigan avenue or Market street
knows in tlfe event OF big show over
home.
But the Partisan prefers to extend
his enthusiasm into a carnival rather
than cram II all into one bomb OF
hurrahihg. After We at home have
yelled ourselves hoarse and heard the
umpah -umpahs of the bands we go
back TO work. The Partisan goes to
a cafe. gets a drink or two, talks
things over with his neighbor at the
next table and decides it's time for
large night Then after dinner the
boulevards begin to eddy and throb
with an ever increasing crowd. Little
haphaxard bands begin to make their.
appearances: people fall In behind
hem for = march--anywhcre, every
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-01-27
WDNAN-pOuIIs

lee Shippey, in Lesiic'sl
We could not win the battles by lust
cusstn' Kaiser Wle'r
Or yravin' for our fellss over
there
We had 10 have "typewr!ters" and the
hr'let-belts TO fiji EN-
And We had to have ihe money ana
TO spare;
We had 10 have the MANI power and
TIE plane power and the gun
bower
And We had 20 have the Red Cross
and tho "Y -
Hut twas still the power hehind US
made tbs swear ia smash the
Hun power
Twas the ones who knit the sweat
ers
Twas he ones who wrote the set-
ters.
Twas tho women who could sew ~
we'll as pray:
The ones who saved the food for us
AS we'll as wishin' good for us
Q. twas the woman power that won
the day
When, he'll screamed all about ard
there was gumbo in the
trenches.
And We couldn't say II twas rain
OF IT twas blood.
And tho choky air was tanned both
with gas and sicklier stenches
And we were tired enough to gropel
in the mud,
When tempted into thinkin' that we'd
done our share. and autttin.'
And when life seemed more than
honor for "A while
And our thoughts drifted homeward..
fancy set our teeth to griffin
And W. bucked up like men and faced
duty with a smile.
For Just thin,t.a' of the mother.
And the sisters---And the others
Whose love and faith still guided from
afar:
1t put something Of the hero
In hearts way down to ZERO
o, twas the woman power that won
the war!
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-01-27
PLAN TO CONVERT SALOONS

Jaa. 2s,~-Tho problem
" sxs. nhe for. the ia looms Mhen
Non closes their doors TO the
9AfStc Will perhaps he solved
outlined by the Rev. John
krAton, y. -, pastor Of cal
I0tjef church He wants the
fo he turned into clean recre-
4Grs.
aune every saloon in Greater
i1K Il will have TO close it's
nd DIR. Straton. What shall
$3w3th the thousands OF halls
kNA bssen used for saloon pur-
believe the closing of the
e~1entS such an opportunity
chAlienge 10 the chuxchpt
eNraI forces of this conlmu-
~ have never had before.
ChAi.enge In this situation
"a church people and other
act<&. having led in the
III outlaw the liquor traffic
II c@rtain civic obligation To
4a6e problems that flow oat
1Gceanfni efforts. For one
Onmercial Interests in
~ No means negligible and
SNo . legitimate claim upon
&E1Sn has been very active
n 10 close the saloons and
q0Ur traffic out OF bust
NJ Qner a suggestion for
ep Buildings. Why may
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-01-27

where. Some shouting, singing bunch
drags German field piece up from
the Place de la Concorde and
VOLTA. The night has started with a
bang. IL will keep going until or 3
In the morning.
There's delightful childishness
ana enthusiasm about this big Wilson
demonstration that recalls an incident
Of his arriysLat ,Rrast whir>,, s-nA-
nusy nou MY, kne l3ra >w4v .op,o ,1e
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-01-27
To Hold Tn Suspcf.t.

iondon. Jan. 25.-The mystery
man angle in the Billie Carleton
poisoning case took a sensational turn
today when the Daily Express an
nounced that a certain individual now
en- route to the United States will he
asked by the American police to ro-
turn to London Immediately The
mystery man in the proceedings OF
me inquest into the young actress
deafh from an overdose of cocaine
mas been an unnamed American army
oHfcer who II was testified threatened
TO kill billie" because she had iilfad
MIN 1t was after this threat the ties.
'iinony showed that the actress made
her home at the apartments of Rec.
gi"' Devuellc. the London modiSts
now on. on bail under charge Of
inansauchter returned by the coro-
neTs jury.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-01-27

overcrowdel cables.
AS me president was passing up the
Ramp from the wharf to the railroa d
station. his auto threaded a great
double line of school children. Amid
the shriekiug and flag waving a group
OF per hsps fifty urchins Of twelve or
thirteen years sang with innocent en-
thGaiasn1 81 scng they'd learned from,
~ reg re ~, 1x<y 49,, sfaEH
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-01-27
sisters May Live.

New York. Jan. 25.-The fate OF
the Misses Gladys and Doroth"a
cromwell, the wealthy New York So
ciHiy twins reported TO have corn :
nit rod suicide by leaning from the
Lorraine while homeward bound after
doing canteen service at the fighting
front. is stiil n mystery
American Red Cross officials were
reported today TO have received hy
Radio the text Of an alleged suicide
note left by the twins but conirma-
ton vas rot forthcoming. They
were also said y have received word
that the twins had sailed on the I4or-
raine.
Seymour L. Cromwell, brother al
tho wins. was iustSas firm today N
his expressed disbelief that his sisters
had committed suicide as when We
first heard the news
Ny sisters csbled me they had
missed the Lorraine which sailed sun
DAY ana would sail on the Esspague
which ms not yet sailed" said Mr.
Cromwell - am convinced that MY
sisters arc alive"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-01-27

We get the highest market price.
for all kinds OF produce. Fowl In
better demand. Calves wanted Errs
selling quickly. Send us your orders
FOR cabbage. $3.50 per hundred packed
and put in depot. =. o. Box sss.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-01-27

regular meeting Of the board Of
cire tors Of the Firetnen's Mutual Aid
Association OF the City OF Richmond
viii hold its regular Quarterly meeting
in Room sos. city hall tonight at s
o'clock.
There is much business matters ts
b. discussed by the directors and a
full quorum Is desired
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-01-27
TRAGEDIES OF A DAY.

Orlando, Fla, Jan s5.--Lloyd r.
Darling. Of GloversviIle. n. r.. was
slain here last night by a shot through
the lungs His wife. Mrs Margaret
). Darling, Yves arrested today
charged with the murder.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-01-27
Watch virginian Ads
For Good Bargains
Tho Best shops Advertise
In Its Columna

Ma'tiand Petrie, twenty-one. then
kIl.ea himself. Mrs. Ripley and Ser.
seant Betrie are in Newark hospital.
left lung and the latter with a vound
in the abdomen.
X was declared that Ripley became
unostarced after the armisticr vas
signed through fear he would be con-
ksJderGJ p SIP cLA-s <s~ ~-,s ,-r51v~SA -, ,
Fnstef, THO Arbf az 'r,e..-s-;- 60
UNIFORM is believed to have com
p'eted the unbaiancing of Ripley's
mind.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-01-27

Shoots Two; Kills Himself.
Newark. N. j.. Jan. 25.--Bertram
Ripley. forty-one years old, wealthy
mem Der of an old family TODAY shot
his wife and his nephew, Sergean
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-01-27
Eight Killed I'm Explosion.

F4XVD1tbSIOU.
Tulsa, Okla. Jan. 25.---Eight per
sons are known to be dead and a
score are reported seriously injured at
Big Heart, Okla, as the result of the
explosion Of two quarts Of nitro gly-
cerine which was being hauled
through the town in an automobile
Practically every window in the town
was broken
New-York tribune., 1919-02-15
Lieut.. Halford, Naval
Hero, Dies in Oakland
Won Decoration by Congress
for Saving His Comrades
After Wreck

Lieutenant William Halford, retired
naval officer, the fame of whose peril
Gus adventures became national, and
who was decorated by Congress with
medal of honor for dangers braved,
is dead in Oakland, Cal.
Lieutenant Halford was the one sur
vivor of a 2.oOO-mile journey in a small
boat over the Pacific in 1870. This
trip was made to save his companions
on the shipwrecked Saginaw after they
were marooned on Ocean Island with
limited provisions. The gig capszed
in sight OF the coast of Hawaii, and
indescribable horrors were under
gone by the party of five before they
managed TO reach land
Lieutenant Halford was born in
Gloucestershire, England, seventy
eght years ago and enlisted in the
American navy in San Francisco in
1869 He was first retired with the
rank of gunner in 1908, but was called
back TO duty with the rank Of lieu
tenant, after the entry of the United
states into the late war.