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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-28
SCHUMANN- HEINK WILL
SING HERE NEXT WEEK
Seats Now Selling for Concert OF
Popular ContraIto mt City
AuuItnritIn,

onc oil the outstanding musical
events OF many years in Richmond js
Inc VISIT OF Madame Schumann-
tle:nk.. the Incompatible contraito
whom both the critics and public de-,
clarc stands peerless among singers.
ana local music lovers feel greatly
indebted TO the Southern Musical Blu
reau Tor having arranged Il recital
lor thc night OF January :. The
,Echt VIII take place at the city Au-
uitor'um. and plans are being made
10 squeeze In as many extra seats
as IN. municipal ordinance will allow.
Tor MANAGER Schaeffcr is confident
that tn. hall viii not he able To hold
all the people who Will wish 10 hear
rms queen OF song. who Will appear
mere after AN absence OF nearly "A
score OF years.
Nine. Schumann- Iicink in her re-
cent tour has attracted many Of
ne largest audiences on record
w men she sang in Oakland. Cal.
$4,000 people heard her. Will. q. OOO
citizens OF san Diego listened spell
bound 10 her music Nor is tho popu-
larity OF this eminent woman confined
10 the Pacific Coast. for 1900 people
OF brooklyn crowded on" OF that
City's halls, and so II is whenever the
ava appears, 1t is not only that she
attracts by the beauty and color OF
hnr glorious voice which is said Ia
De now AZ the zenith or rs richness
hut the spiri, OF the woman com
muniCatcS Itself TO each bearer
Her personality represents the
mother-h"art triumphant, for the
puol!c knows her not only as soul
Srandinother. Its general comment
~ that there Is only one Schu.nann-
iieink. Tickets arc now on sale. and
a ~ per cent discoun, VIII be al
lowed all season subscribers. whose
sca' will be held for them unit, Sat
uriaE.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-28
NEIL 0'BRIEN'S lNe-RELs
SCHEDULED HERE THURSDAY
trrnf Aggregation Of Hack face
Comedians and Singers booked
hr

new program of up-,o-datc min
sir"lsy In a handsome frame and
with new wardrobe viii be seen
when the Nell O'Bricn MInstrcls, now
on the ninth annual tour, play an
engagement al the strand on Thurs
day. Friday and Saturday. with New
Years matinee. Tho minstrel stage
knows no better producer in his line
than Nell OHricn. His entertain
mcnts are always clean and full o.
clever material.
This years show, AZ conceived and
STAGED by Mr.. O'Rricn, IL said 10 be
superior even 20 the offerings he has
presented In previous seasons. There
VIII De more people concerned. and
the stage settings more prctcntious
than ever before.
The company is large ana notable
one. including Lew Wilson. Davis
'Sugarfoo;" Ganncy. Francis Roche.
J. Lester Iaserkoru. Major Nowak,
Joseph White, Fred Miller. Dan Mar
shall. Bobby Gosaans. Lea Laird.
steve Berriun. Charles Wright, Roy
Alien. Walter Sherwood Arthur
Crawford, y. c. Dnckcr, Bobby
Dwy"r, Edward O'House. Henry
Mahcr. Dick TcitEc. Neil Fletcher.
Herbert CHM and Bobby Guyot.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-28
4 Record Of Achievement

TIE statement given out by Thomas
Cnyler chairman OF the Association of
Railroad Executives, shows remarkable
record OF achievement for the roads during
the period OF less than year since they
were restored to the hands OF their owners
following nearly two years OF government
operation According to Mr. Cuylcr. the
end OF the year 1920 finds the railroads
f"lth record OF having moved the greatest
volume OF trainc ever known in q single
year, with unprecedented expenditures for
reconstruction and added facilities. with Tho
highest pay roll and the most expensive tn
ture in their history. And yet in the face of
the huge burden the roads have been forced
to assume in order to give the country the
service 1t must have, the governing officials
find the future outlook so encouraging that
they are able 10 give reinsurance that hey
have no intention of asking for a further in
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-28
SEEN ON THE SIDE
BH HENRY EDWARD WARMER

TO SHnta.
oid scout. you done me dirt,
You trun mo down again.
hate 10 hand you this here dope
1t really gives me pain,
Santa Claus. since, kidhood day.
I've thought Il 10, O. you.
But.now got TO say good-by
Yea 30. I'm through with you!
Look what you went and done.
y iftccn-cent cravat.
stingy tie. n printed string.
y four-in- hand. at that.
Two handkerchicfs. Ye gods.
a pair of socks. And o!
I've followed you since childhood days
And have loved YOU 40:
A tic. two wipes. some socks!
That's all: And there you are.
Unless YOU want full credit for
y useless calendar!
That's what drew and
Blew nigh Il hundred beans.
Dug down until the pockets have
Been worn clean through my jeans
Farewell. Old Scout. farewell.
| loved you once, and Gee.
1t was an awful blow to know
You'd do this thing TO me.
Good-by or au rcvoir
At least: but shed tear,
For tweircmonth hence twill be forgot
I'll bite again next year.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-28

crease Of rates 10 enable them to continue
The work of rehabilitatnE their properties
TO meet the future demands upon their
service
To be able to present such Il showing evil
dcncos executive ability OF very high or
der. When the roads were turned back
by the government into the hands Of their
owners they were in Il lamcntably rundown
condition. Every form of equipment had
degoneratcd and track facilities. especially
terminal truckage. had suffered from such
prolonged neglect that they were little bet
ter than streaks of rust Perhaps there has
not occurred, in all the history OF the coun-
try such striking example of bad faith on
the part OF the government the condition
in which the roads were returned to private
ownership exhibited Tho government had
pledged itself to restore the properties in
as good condition as when they were taken
over. Not only did ii not do So but on one
excuse and another it has continued to
withhold payments due the roads OH guar
anteed returns for the use Of the properties
by the government. Notwithstanding the.
condition the roads have had to face they
have brought order out OF chaos by steadily
improving the service although the recently
increased rates do not anything like pro-
vide the per cent return guaranteed by
the government.
The showing already made is sufficient to
dispcl all reasonable doubts as to the wis
dom of private ownership and operation
The experiment in government operation
has been valuable lesson to the American
people in exposing the fallacy OF public
ownership, and it is safe prediction that
the advocates OF that pernicious doctrine
viii get small encouragement in their
preachments in The years to come
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-28

One is sometimes tempted to feel sorry
for vice Every country is engaged i'll driy-
ing II out and now even Mexico has Joined
the procession But therell always be !,
place for 1t beyond the three-mi!e INN,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-28
Cinema Programs
Drnmn Scorcs n, nIInu.

Last evening at the Bijou Thcatcr
n noteworthy photo.rama was pre-
scented for the h.si time In this city
X is especially Interesting because OF
the fact that IL rcachess out to the
highest social positions. and then rs
VulckIy carries the spectator 10 the
slum districts OF a great city. The
story Involves both the upper and
lower strata OF modern society, and
the play has been built in such clever
fashion that the interest Is never al
lowed TO lag for Il murmcnr. "Nirtuous
sinners" is the somewhat startling
tit!e OF this latest photo-dramatig
sensation. ana the stars are beautiful
Wanda liawlcy and Norman Kerry
VINO Tor year acted as leading man
with Constance Talnady-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-28
MINIATIKE NI.,iNNAC.
Theater Calendar

STRANDED. W. GriNith's "SVny
Down East" matinee md night.
.tCADEMf-I<cith vaudeville.
HIJOt-Wnnda IInwlcy md
Norman Kerry, In "NirtuUus SIN
ncrs."
ni.UEDIND-wnIin Eurnum
In "DrnE Harlan
MISUNDERSTANDING barry. In
"Dinty."
iSIS-LoIs Weber. "To PIcnsc
One Woman"
IfRlt-tOnrnd Maggie aud Lila
Ice. in "Mid>uinncr Mndncss."
oDE0N-"IIelIotrop with nII-
Stnr east.
NICTOR-I,ouisc t.Iuum In
Glove or Justice"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-28

WIN THIS wage slashng business going on.
something has got to happen TO the cost of
living. Wages and high prices OF commod Ties
are getting too far apart for the comfort OF
the average consumer Durham Herald
IL is not definitely established that the pcn :
SION system breeds ccntcnarians. but in 1920.
ScfehtH-thrce years after the close of the
Mexican War. MS veterans OF that struggle
are sun drawing pensions and 2.I23 widows
81 6ueh are also receiving government aid
Winston Salem journal
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-28

ADDRESS ALL COMMIS-
lCATIOSS to- The Times
Disrutch und not to tn-
di,idunls.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-28

fEhIiSliiD every day In the year - ~ , south
$s Tenth Street Rrhmond VA. by The Itmcs-
Dispatch Publishing Inc.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-28

mere is no doubt that the intlustraliznE of
the negro will bring us serious problems. lie
must nave industrial training, in order that he
may he lifted above the class OF casual laborcr
ana IN order that he may secure just wages and
hours OF work. Everything must be done to
prevent the underwriting Of white labor by
cplorcd Observation-Disclosures star
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-28
Information Bureau

Inquiries regarding almost any
topic, excepting on legal ana nedi-
cal subjects, are answered free. As
all Inquiries are answered directly
b! personal letter, sclf-nddrcsSci
stamped envelope * required. Adj
dr"ss The rfmcs-Dispntch InfOrinn-
ton Hurenu, Richniond, Va.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-28
.1'o Please one womnn.,

To Please One Woman" the chief
film attraction at the Isis Thcaicr
during the first part OF the week,
VIII not only please all the women
but the men az well. ]; is singu-
!ariy appealing story Of small-town
!iic, and the havoc wrought by the
influence OF selfish woman of the
vampire" type that Is unioided in
Lois Wcbcr's latest production. Miss
w cher possesses the happy faculty
OF portrayinr with dramatic SKIN
some OF the phases of our social life
thus far overlooked. claire Windsor,
Mona Lisa and Edward Burns enact
the principa! roles
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-28
SHIPPING contested IN
MANY PORTS OF WORLD
Cable Advirrs to Department of
Commerce Indicate Mnny Scamen
Idle or Discharged.
tBy Associated Press.l

WASHINGTON, Dee 27.-Conecsted
shipping conditions exist in many
ports. according to cable adviccs to
from Consul-Gencral Il. y. Skinner.
Mt London.
This Is especially true. the report
said. at Cardiff. where many vessels
are waiting to dock. Many others arc
lying idle and scamen have been dis
charged in Northern England and
at Scottish ports. the advice said.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-28
oT-rs .,iIdsu,nmcr Madncss."

NsuWlhtr Madncss' Is The at
all week This is a William dc Mill.
production, adapted by olga printz-
Ian from cosmo liamilton's story.
His Friend and His Wife" 1t is a
tale which takes the form OF do
nestle drama and Involves two mar
r!cd couples. one husband Is indif-
icrent TO his wife's appeal for love
aud romance: the other husband is :,
ph!ianderer. Prominent In the cast
are Jack Holt Conrad Nagcl, Lila Lee
and Lois Wilson. Each gives line
performance.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-28
CHICAGO POLICE CHIEF
TURNS DOWN JANlTORS
Decides They Are Getting Enough
Money. ALSO Gives Owners Right
to Fire Incompetence.
[ BY United Naval

TOY q .NFWH.J
CHICAGO. Dec. 2I.-Pausing for n
moment in his crusade aglins; crime,
Police Chief Charles Fitzmorris has
decided that Chicago janitors are not
10 have wage increases. Chief Fitz-
morris was named arbitrator In the
controversy between the janitors,
who had threatened to strike, and tho
Chicago real estate board.
He declared that there was con-
tract now In force between the two
parties. He also declared that the
owners have the right TO discharge
an inefficient ihnitor.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-28
DicfnErnNlI,

Mrs 4. ]. r., Clarksvlle-The
transmitter or sound collector OF a
dictaGraph is connected with an eaI
piece held by the listener by wire
that will carry an electric current
which Is furnished by any ordinary
battery The distance the sound will
carry depends on the strength OF this
current; in its use so far this has
been comparatively short, the listener
being in an adjoining room or above
or below. There Is no instrument yet
provided for making n permanent rec
ord OF n conversation.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-28
Hns Heuu,ifuI settInrs.

Louise Giaum, the screens YAM
nire de luxe" used twelve Locations"
for many OF the important scenes in
the Forthcoming play, Love or Ius-
ucc?" by John Lynch. in which she is
seen in distinctive characterization,
TAR from the beaten path. Miss Glauin
has never been seen in a more adapt
abb. role than that portrayed by her
in Love or Justice?"
II shows again today at the Victor
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-28
"Pn,vnhr@<er Patriotism."

j.. J. r. Hot SDrings-It was Roosc-
Welt who coined the phrase. Pawn
broker Patriotism In his Pitts
burgh speech in July. 1917. he said:
ness is to fight. Only a few months
ago heard people say thee would
give money. potatoes and other
things. hut would let some one else
fight for them: This is pawnbrokcr
patriotism. The foremost place in
patriotism Is that of the American
who actually goes to face the shells
and cannon"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-28
Up With the Times
IiN IL. O. IL

Cabbage drops from $50 To sll the ton. and
the nickel cigar rcappcars at your favoriie
counter. There's a
It's ali over except the new resolutions and
paying the bills.
Blu, why any New Years resolutions when
there is nothing left to swear off? Guess wen
just swear on swearing Oft and let it go at
that.
1t is suggested that Colonel Harvey be
given Il choice diplomatic post, but that would
leave at home TO run the government
Pittsburgh minister gives bnrtcndcrs just
forty eight hours to quit the saloon business
thus demonstrating that Mr. Vols;ead didn't
get them all.
One phase of the housing problem could be
settled satisfactorily by housing the house
material grafters In jail.
New York Supreme Court DEGREES that get
ting drunk Just once is not sufficient ground on
which 20 discharge an cmployc. Now let the
honorable court tell us how.
Dispatch says soft coal is drug" on the
market. The price is high enough To put it
in the narcotic class.
II requires seercss TO fortel that the
next President is going to have trouble in
applying his policies. That's OF the little
;.nnoyonccs that go along with the job.
us about time now TO renew the quadren-
NAL agitation for a change in the inauguration
date.
Come on! Let's boost Slemp for job in the
Cabinet and then elect a Democrat
from the Ninth.
Taft is the latest to sit down heavily on
Henry Ford If that doesn't crush him then
his is hopeless.
IlardinG's departure for Florida at early
date would Indicate that the supply OF hest
minds l. nearing exhaustion. And still VIZ
know sevcra! which have not been called
Richmond now seems to be in for season
of ycgE
Washington Is in the midst OF merry
ciety war. with the outs sourly observing that
If Uncle Warren travels with young Ned Me
Lean he will have to step higher than his
front porch
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-28
Drive crime From Richmond.

y
IN break OF crime. Ii has no, reached the
proportions of an epidemic, or the so-calied
wave which has swept over so many OF
the larger cities, and there is every reason
To believe that Hichmond's capable police
force, under tine guidance Of Major sherry,
will be able to curb the crooks and thugs
and drive them out of the city before their
Operations here become more than a spo-
radio menace.
Until the last few days Richmond had been
able TO look on. more or less calmly, as
holdup men and burglars had their own
way in New York, Chicago and other cities
to phiosophize as To the probable causes
md speculate on the outcome Of the conflict
between the forces OF law and those of dis
order. AS other cities have taken lirmer
grasp on the situation that has driven their
citizens into panic, the thugs their field
OF operations narrowed. have begun their
exodus TO other pastures. Richmond un-
questionably is the destination OF many of
them, and ii must cope with these outlaw
forces so promptly, so vigorously and so
mercilessly that those OF them who succeed
in staying out of Jail will consider discre-
tion better than defiance of the law and
move on 10 other fields.
II is taken for granted that the Police
Department, 10 the best of its ability has
prepared for he invasion thst now is COM
ing 10 pass, since its coming has been fore
told, and that it will give 10 Richmond the
best protection OF which it is capable Rich
mond knows its police force we'll enough
to expect nothing less than that But Rich
mond must not expect the impossible. There
will be isolated eases OF holdups and rob
berries despite all the police can do Ten
thousand officers and men could not pre-
vent this. But with stern measures applied
ana every officer alcLs and citizens generally
cooperating with a! police. the city soon
can be cleaned up and made so unsafe for
lawless elements that they will be glad to
pass by on the other side
IN THIS connection 1t must not be forgot
ten that Richmond, always peaceful and or
derIy CITY, maintains a comparatively small
police force. Major Sherry has only 226
officers and men. OF these a large number
are necessarily employed with traffic duties
and many others are occupied daily with
Special assignment work, To give close no.
lice guard 70 Richmond S vast territory with
its 17l,GG citizens. with such limited
force, is a physical impossibNity. In The
emergency which seems at hand. the, city
should not hesitate to swear in as many
special officers as Major Sherry may deem
necessary, not only TO drive the lawbreakers
out OF Richmond, but 10 erect a barrjer
against the entrance OF others who NAV be
headed III this direction The price OF pro-
lection now, Whatever ii may he. is chearer
than the sacrifice Of one Life TO outlaws. or
the loss OF reputation as city where life
and property are always safe.
One is sometimes tempted to feel sorry
for vice Every country is engaged in driy-
ING IL out ana now even Mexico has Joined
the procession But thereW always be :;
r,l.1 +F.-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-28
EinnILClnl NUlC.

The government has decided gradual de-
fation to establish the financial normalcy.
For the information of everybody In Wash
inSton. dcnation in personal instance has
proceeded to the point Of plumb natncss. and
what wauta know is, when will we get
normal.
Thanks.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-28
Presidents Travelling Expenses.

!. c.. Han0Vcr.-Chaptcr 2YIS OF the
laws O.. the second session OF the
Fifty-ninth Congress. approved March
1. 1907, appropriated for travelling
expenses OF the President OF the Unit
ed States. TO he expended at his own
discretion and accounted for by his
certificate solely. $4,000" In the sec
ond session Of the SiXticth Congress
the Presidents salary was fixed at
$4,000 year. The President pays
the expenses OF special trains.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-28

McAdoo says. pass more of the debt on to the
coming generations ana 1t is good advice True
they will have troubles OF their own hut they
PROBABLY won't have expensive war for
inc United states will get in the league OF
nations and the chances will then all be
'Ealhst participation in another costly con-
hict-talcigh News Herald.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-28
story of Sacrifice,

The chief attraction at the Odcon
Theater today bellies its name in one
respect II Is called "Heliotropc. :"
and one might. from the title infer
n swcet-sccnted light romance. In
stead. the picture unfolds a vigorous,
thrilling story OF fathcr-lovc and the
sacriiicc made by rcgcncratcd con-
Wet to save the happiness of his
daughter.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-28

Pittsburgh minister gives bnrtcndcrs just
forty eight hours To quit the saloon business
thus demonstrating that Mr.. Vols,ead dldn',
get them all.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-28
Willie. the Dnndit.

Hands up' shouted the small boy. cmcrg
ing from beneath tho sofa. Waving "a loaded
revolver in the face Of his sisters beau he
Erittcd his teeth.
"Fi cents for candy l spill the beans"
he muttercd.
And the victim, realizing that this was all
very modern and quite au' fat. dug accord
inSly.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-28
Crncr,I I,utIer', Ounces.

Inquirer, Acknowledgement Butler
held a BriRndier Generals commission
in the State militia and in April. 1861.
he was ordered by Governor Andrew
to proceed with his troops to Wash
ington He was commissioned Major
General by President Lincoln, May
l6 1861.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-28
Echoes From Down Home

America has not measured up to the posi-
bilitics. nor taken advantage Of the God sent
opportunity for spreading the gospel OF peace
and good VIII she do she is
titled 20 the appreciation. Well done" But
the day Will dawn sometime when God
look down approvingly upon people whom he
lac set apart and blessed for Il distinctive
service and who will have fulfilled their mis-
a!On.-- Is !nStOn Free Press
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-28
RHINE COMMISSION TO STOP
SPREAD OF MlLITARISM
Intcrallicd Hody Alarmed at En-
thuusinsm for G0ose-Step in
German Schools.
IBy Associated Press.

AMSTERDAM. Dec IA dispatch
to tho IIandclsblnd from Duessl-
dorf says tho Intcrallicd Rhine Com
mission, alarmed because OF the
spread or militarism in German
schools. has issued an order pro-
hibiting the use of schools for mill
tary purposes on penalty of confisca-
ton OF the schools and arrest Of those
held responsible.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-28
Doug Fairbanks nj Rex.

One OF the most effective of the
famous series OF Doug Fairbanks
vigorous comedies is when the
Clouds Roll By" the feature Offering
today at tho Rex Theater. Fair
bhnks runs tho scale of his humor-
GUS. acrobatic antics in this produce
ton, which is recognized as one of
.hc most entertaining he has ever
turned loose.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-28
The Weather
tFurnis eG bv U. y. Weather bureau,
Forecast: vIrrinla-

Forecast: Virginia
Fnlr and colder Tuesdn )
and Tuesday night,
Wednesday, falr and
continued cold.
North Carollna--Falr
md colder Tuesday uIid
Tuesday night. We'd
nrs,lny fair nnd con-
tlnucd cold.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-28
First Mnn Wounded in war.

II G. c.. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Lieut..
De We're II. Harden. Signal Officers
Reserve Corps. was the first .>meri-
can wounded after part Of General
Sibcrt'S forces entered the trenches in
France, October %. 1917.