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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-21
ABSENCE OF CHEMICALS is
THREATENING CITY WATER
supply for 30,OOO,D0O People Mn,
became Infected II Purifying
Material Is Exhausted.
Hv AssOcIltr1 PTcSs I

WASHINGTON, u. g., July 20.-The
water supply Of more than 3O.O0O.OO0
city residents Is in immincnt dam
ger OF becoming disease infected be-
cause Of the impossiblity OF OBTAIN
ing the necessary purifying chcmi-
Gals. the Public Health Service an
nounccd today.
Emergency appeals have been re-
ceived by the service from ten state
and numerous city boards of health,
II was said, for railroad prioritics on
the movement of alum and chlorine.
the chemicals largely used in Kidding
water OF dangerous disease germs
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-21

almost absolute immunity from the danger
Of accident, now admittedly very great.
Richmond has long needed just such Al pro-
vision for the greater safety of night travel.
and it is hardly likely that the council will
be prevailed on to eliminate this highly de-
Sirablc clause
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-21
COINCIDENCE: I'LL SAY so.
The Payne Shoe Company. of Charleston.
West Virginia.
Yours for fun ST.

Dear 5 81 have a son eleven years old
who firmly believes the world would be
brighter had MIR. Locker. father OF pcnman-
ship died in infancy. Today thlS--Mothers
My dear. i'll the ConErC Ssonal Library are
letters written by George Washington when
lie WAS twelve years Old. The handwriting is
beautiful" Don: George Washington moth
ing. III bet Old Man Locker wrote en-"
MARGARET SEGRANE
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-21
ltnynQr NOtc.

Mrs Daniel dc i;nochlc. who presided at
the cake table and OFF the paddle wheel
chances the Big Cake for the Parish Fund
Tor Foreign Missions. is chairman Of the COM
mittec of the Moral Effort League Poker
and Other Pernicious Practices. Tho Big Cake
was won on Number 2337S by Miss Dolores Du-
funncgh, who headed tho delegation 10 Leg
islature In Opposition To Horse Racing.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-21
Smashing the Port Conspiracy

n DMlRAI. BENSON is authority for The
statement that the shipping monopoly
!" 10 be broken up, the control of trans
oceanic and coastwise traffic heretofore
maintained almost exclusively by a few fa-
Vorcd Northern ports, is to be wrestcd away
from them and other ports given their
riGhtful chance TO develop. which has been
Denied 10 them through what has come 10
be Known as the transportation conspiracy
As chairman Of the Shipping Board the ad-
mirai has IL within his power 10 fulfill his
promise, and if he exercises that authority
10 It's legitimate end, he will not only work
an industrial miracle in the transformation
OIL southern ports, but he will relieve CON
gestcd conditions. case the shipping situa-
ton and enable the railroads once more 10
function normally. Interpreted locally his
promise OF square dealing for all ports of
which policy the Southern ports would he
the henchciarics. means that Richmond will
take renewed interest in its West Point gate
way to the sea. With the removal of dis
criminatory conditions that now exist the
iork River port, IL the Richmond plan is
carried into execution, will be able in view
OF It's Wonderful natural advantages. to vie
in commercial possibilities with any other
port on the Atlantic seaboard and Richmond
Will grow and prosper accordingly II means
900. mat It's sister city OF Norfolk, already
" si'at poIt VIII ne rCopened to the worlds
commerce and attain the maritime stand
ing of which it has been outrageouslv
robbed.
As pointed out in these columns a few
days ago the shipping conspiracy agains,
the southern ports did not cease when the
railroad administration promulgated its
order enforcing parity OF rates That
would nave cleared the situation in large
measure, Dut the Northern ports. the trans
atlantic carriers, the trunk lines and other
interests vitally involved Immediately en-
tered upon submarine campaign TO de-
s,roy the efficacy vi the order by stealth
iul restoration OF the old discriminatory
conditions through mass 81 bcfoggfng
railway tariff tcchnicalites. The Southern
ports and the contributory territory affected
are now preparing 10 fight that move so
long as IL may be necessary.
The shipping Board sees clearly how the
growth OF the Southern ports has been de-
liberatcly retarded. the development OF the
merchant marine dwarfed, and the SHINING
interests OF the country plundcred and de-
noralized through high rates. long haulage
ana cong"stcd terminals for the benefit Of
TWO or three Northern ports and the plu-
tocratlc transportation systems whose in
tcreStS ana investments happen to be cen
tered there All this the Shipping Board
can destroy al blow ii it Will by a pronnr
| distribution of its steamship terminals under
| the recently enacted TRANSPORTATION act and
| in the admiral's statement is read its de-
] termination to proceed along that line
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-21
Literary Item.

Shakespeare was first OF ALL humorist.
Most of his tragedies were comedies. and
come OF his comedies. notably Shamins OF the
True, were tragedies.
About the most comcal thing he ever wrote
vas The who steals my purse steals trash"
Most people haven't got onto the joke yet.
but we happen to know that when Bill kidded
his pocketbook 1t was because there was moth
ing in it.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-21
BRIDGES WASHED AWAY
BY RAIN IN SOUTH CAROLYN
Crops In Low Lands Kindly Dnm-
nEed, hut Power Plants Stand
Strain OF streams.
tiIV Aks0cIainN pres.

SPARTANBtRG. 5. g., July 90
Although rainfall or 4.90 inches
was recorded here last night, only
noon today Many small bridges
throughout the county were washed
away ana roads ana crops were badly
damaged, but none OF the cotton
mills and power plants on the larger
streams We're affected.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-21
SETTLERS IN PALESTINE
MUST TILL OWN FARMS
Socialists Force Amendment 20 Col
ohiInilOn Scheme before London
Zionist Conference.

ivy .NssUV.iItN IFFas.I
LONDON. July 20.--Thc Socialists
won II victory IN the Zionist confer
cncc today when, after threc hours
Of tunultuOus debate. they forced the
adoption of an amendment to the re-
port Of tn" colonization commission.
q the amendment. declaring that all
settlers in Palestine, with or with
out capital. must cultivate their
lands themselves.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-21

lnasmuch temper is the ruination
of any mans golf game. ii would be in
4teresting to know what score Candidate
Harding made on the Mansfield links i'm
mediately after his attack on Cox for his
stand on the league OF nations News dis
patches mercifully are silent on this point.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-21
THOMASNA. HERR KILLED
Pnst Exalted Ruler ~ EIks Loseh
Life when Automobile
Turns Turtle.
nus As,oc!ntcd Prcss

ALTOONA. PA. July 2O.-Thomas
y. Herr, past exalted ruler of the
Elks. was killed and four other per-
sons seriously injured carly today
when an automobile driven at high
speed turned turtle near Frans;own,
Pa
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-21

Fortunate indeed is the man who> at this
season OF the year can leave his desk and en-
Joy me summer or portion OF it In the
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-21

Ex-Governor Ferris, who has twice been
elected Governor of Michigan by large
.pluralities. in 1912 and 1914, has consented
to run again on the Democratic ticket this
year. He is regarded as one of the strong
est candidates before the people. and his
purpose in making the race this year is TO
aid the candidacy of Governor Cox and TO
help the cause OF the league of nations.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-21
Get Wards:

From ramble through an ordinary die
tonary:
Abacisi. bayamo. cambist detritus. crc;nite
Hoccnient. gamhoiscd. helmintho!ogy. inter
'aiary, jupon. krciIspiel, icvlgatc myxomy-
Gates. notification. oomiak. pa,ina qucasg
!lnose sifncur, trcholosy. unequal. villous
wych. xystos ycrk, Zymic blackjack
How many OF 'cm d'yuh know offhand huh :?
W Nnncrtul IanEuaEc. atcn't u Mahcl?
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-21

- seems nothing short OF remarkable
5<nat any business Organization should feel
Ssts the object Of discrimination hy virtue
AHtafhat clause in the proposed traffic ordi-
S&spee which requires all vehicles travelling
&ntght TO be provided with lights 1t is
So snch GROUND that the Richmond dairy
&3&kn. Are opposing the revised traffic ro,,,
xf&8ipns, (which come up tonight for action
&4fzsthe City Council That clause In mo
Atnance is for their protection Just AS
as 1t is for the protection OF the mo-
= FietsI r3othcr persons who use the streets
Ellie cxpense Of equipping the vehicles would
abe comparatively small, while 1t would give
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-21
CANNOT HARVEST CROP
Not Enough J.nbor Available in
France to Gather Rrcord-Drcal-
Ing Yield ErOm Yields.
tBy Universal Service. |

PARIS, July 2O.--It was Officially
stated tonight that IL IL practically
impossible TO harvest the French
record crop this year because Of lack
OF labor.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-21

Truth about the Los Angeles earthquakes
will not reach the world until the San Fran
~cisco reporters get on the job. Pride in
s their sister city's achievements will not de-
! ter them from setting forth all the pic
l.turesaue details.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-21

a preponderating mass OF evidence can
be gathered from thirsty throats through
out the country 10 contute the statement
OF Mr.. Calderwood, OF the National PROFIT
2bition Committee. that Presiden, Wilson has
made the prohibition laws ridiculous
through his appoin t&aent q. lax enforcement
officers His accusation is directly in line
with other canards cmanating from SINH
Slay sources.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-21
DEPUTIES SUPPORT SPA
POSITION OF GOVERN MENT
French Chnmbrr Vote Of Confidence
Carried by Majority OF
.I2u 10 i52.
By Associated Press.

PARIS, July 2o.-The Chamber OF
Deputies voted confidence in the gov
eminent today on the results Of the
conferences at spa between the allied
chiefs and the Representatives of Ger
many. The vote was 40 To Ij2
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-21
BURNS WHAT?

Charles Burns is Il resident OF West Virginia
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-21

h When the results Of the nutiop-wjde nrc.
5ropyention straw vote, conducted undor
4magazne auspices, were announced. one of
the leading Republicans newspapers OF the
North made this comment This year the
Repnbi!can voters hav" means Of knowing
what tie majority wishes are and anv AT
tempt to manipulate the convention and
& name candidate condemned by this straw
;$yote would be an Invitation to Disaster
I. me fsepuDhcans promptly accepted the invi-
station. Either that. or The Chjcapn ron.
Vention never heard OF the straw vote for
SIT Willingly hearkcn"d unto the bosses who
ssdecided on the candidate in MOTEL room
Eat 2 O'Clock in the morning candidate far
s.doWn In the list OF straw-vote favoritcs and
put him over with whoop The disaster"
aSzul come in November
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-21
L aIltIDtls.

And YOU Mary Ellen" said the preacher.
promise to love. honor and obey this man.
and to"
Wait minute, ParSon," said the Groom.
dctcrminedly. When you said obey she had
her fingers crossed. DO it over and watch
her."
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-21
'Iove Up One. WIlIic.

In what three great classes" said the
Teacher. are the American people dividcd?'
Ana Willie. who is always on tap with tho
reiartcc thing and bright remark shouted:
sinners, Rcformcrs and Democrats Num-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-21
ItnIiun strike sc,,led.

;, h0SDoM. July 29;mThe strike Of
progress In Italy for several weeks,
has been settled, according to a Rome
dispatch TO the Exchange Telegraph
Company.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-21

NEW YORK. July sO.-Three arm.
cd bandits held up the cashier o.
tho Borden Condensed Milk Co. to-
day In front Of the company's office
on the west side,kandl escaped with
$lO,O0O In cash. S. A.l..
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-21
" hing.

The old lady with the rheumatism in her
knees and the govt in her feet and the vari-
cose veins in her calf. say nothing of "A
corn and "A couple OF buuions. had Il 10; of soul
in her expression when she murmured fer
wildly
oh. how wish We're a mermaid"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-21
MUST ALLOW CL0THIERS
THEIR REGULAR DISCOUNTS
OthcrwiwSc Department Of Justice
Will Hold manufacturers
Guilty of IrOfiterr!nG.
IBy Associated Press. !

Thy AssncIaIcd IT"Ss.
WASHINGTON, July 20.-C!othing
manufacturers who have discontinued
the giving OF heretofore customary
discounts 10 retailers. because Of IA
misinterpretation Of Department of
Justice circulars on the subject will
be considered AZ prohtecri. fair price
commissioners were advised today by
Howard Figg, in charge OF the de-
partment's campaign To lower the
cost of living.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-21

If had a dollar for every time I've wished
l had dollar it's awful how folks would tax
my income
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-21

If things get much worse between Chilc
and Bolivia. the leaguc of nations should
step in and demonstrate its usefulness 1t
can at least give wise counsel although it
may be without power to enforce it,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-21
Voice of the People

Letters must give the nnmr and address, OF
the writer. Snmc viii not he published if
writer requests.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-21

EFrrThe Geological Survey reports that the
sdominant factor limiting the production OF
coal AT the present time is the shortage
sof cars. Notwithstanding the concerted eff
rfurt made 10 Increase the supply OF avail
liable cars during the past few weeks, the
situation is said 10 show little improve
ment. lntil this situation is overcome.
there would appear 10 be small prospect
OF Il decline from the present high level
of prices.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-21
local Temperature Yesterday,

: i. II. temperature .... II
npNinum temperature To l.. M..... So
NihiInuH temperature to y. M...... ~
Mean tem2eratur. vest, rdaY ....... -
EorHal temperature FOR this date 80. ~
deficiency ycst, rday ..............
deficiency sine" March | ...... 30.
deficiency since January ...... 5J1
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-21

{. President Gompers and Secretary Morri-
son, OF the American Federation of Labor
will take the stump during the coming
spoliticai campaign in opposition to candi-
dates for Congress regarded as unfricudlv
10 organized labor. Since the Democratic
platform has been pronounced by both as
gfriendly TO organized labor, Democratic can
dtdates for Congress who stand suuarelv
ION that platform may coun, on their sun
port
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-21

Rather than he the Kaiser where he is now.
I'd be anything where I'm going to he when
the fish star; biting.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-21

Why not let Sir Thomas Upton take the
cup where ii can he put TO legitimate uses =?
We seem 10 have need for /, in this
country any more.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-21

Judging by the frequency Of his front
porch emanations. Senator Harding must be
in training as n note writing President.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-21
The Weather
tFurnis ell by U. 3. Weather I,ureuu,
Forecast, Virginia

Forecast, Virginia
Fair Wednesday nn,I
probably Ti,urstlnN, lit
To ciinnge In trEnpcru-
turc.
Mort u CnToIinn-
Partly cloudy Wrdncs-
dnS nnd Thursday:
prO bn l. " occ,,sIoniiI
thunslrrshOwrrs.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-21

4 S.If Scotchmen have been sickcned by the
atrocious quality Of American whisky i'm
ported for their use, wonder what would
happen TO them after drink OF the real
Virginia bootleg stuff.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-05
TT,HE Germantown Church Athletic

TINE Germantown Church Athletic
L Leagues basketball division is
ready to start the season. but there are
tuo vacancies in the organization at
nresent. Six churches have signined
their Intention of entering. They are
Westside Presbyterian. Covenant Pres
byterian. Second Presbyterian, Trinity
lutheran. Summit Presbyterian ana
Wakefield Presbyterian: -,
This years playing nights VIII De
Monday and Friday instead OF Monday
nd Tuesday as in previous years, ON
a count of the Germantown eastern
League team playing. on Inesaays.
] lniel McDyre, who has been hanaths ing
the whistle since the inception OF the
iaapuc has again been selected as
rcfSree. Church teams desiring a fran
chise should get in touch with Charles
W Rainbridge 25 West Penn street,
Germantown, or phone Germantown
215o.
wheeling is back in tHe basketball nss, nssa
and much s.sonssr shsS =, n mRaG ptsy''Ms 'MeSs
Sc sgns ;sS STlns to tss es es's Seattle
New York CITY College; ,o,,%. TSr Eaimass' Eiias south
Wheeling address Al. Rawcnne' ii-' e'''"
| Fifty-second street.
Kenslnxton A. A. basketball team ls de.
sirous OF arranging Few praeiSe pat'av
sway from home. Address J. Il. Daiey,
7iO Belgrade street. or phone hens'hs'o''
1901 W.
Peerless basketball team would iiRe 70 70
hear from second and third class hVes. such
as Audubon. Pauisboro. Gibbsooro ana puu' otIi
ley A. A. Address Joseph LatWen. Jr'' oiSi
Gaul street.
CLEVELAND basketball Ave has organized
with Snapper Shevl.n and Bape toa'ss; 10. Hl
the Northern Liberty School; Lefty Weis'
bspu Of Central High. and Msndal Febburn,
Dave Clark. Micky Galman ana Ikn Srad'
| of Cermantown High School. For games ad.
dress Dan Grad. 497 North Fourth street.
Jacquard A. A.. after hnishing a success.
fui Baseball sea ason. has turned IT'S attention
to the cage and will have a fast second'
class team under the name mSi 81 csmS'h ana shanon
Haigh. qua rds For games write H. Eisner'
2048 Kensinston avenue.
Crescent 4. c.. of Camden has reorgan
| ,,ed a fast FIVE and would like to near trom
home teams Address Raymond Young. 81
Lawrence street. Camden. N. J.
Collins A. A. desires to book games with
strictly hrst-class basketball teams having
halls. Write to V. r. Clements. 1891 Moore
street.
st. Michael's basketball Ave desires e
, book few preliminary games prior to tn,
opening OF the North Philadelphia Church
League. All gamcs are to be played on 81
! Michaels floor. Thursday. October H. 81
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-05

Cochran a fact, especially the first
named, Bud Hopper is determined
that he will bolster up. the team.
Yesterday, with his injured arm
tightly bandaged, Bud got into his
uniform and spent an hour rompinx
around the field. He ran a mile, and
then INDUCED in a signal drill to brush
up his memory on plays. After that he
caught short forward passes with his
uninjured wing. II confidence and O
d sire to play count for anything Hop
per will be seen at his old post this Sat.
urday a week, when Lafayette makes
its annual pilgrimage to Franklin Field.
Yesterday was day of rest for the
varsity men who played in Saturday s
game. All came out of the struggle
In good shape with the possible ex-
ception Of Ray Wallace, who subbed for
Hopper at end. Wallace received a Be-
we're bruise on his left shoulder and
did not participate even in the signal
drill yesterday, although he was in
uniform. According to Billy Morris
and Mike Dee, the veteran trainers, the
injury is not serious enough to keep
Wallace out of the lineup on Satur-
day, when Swarthmore comes to Frank !.
lin Field. Est -.
The second varsity and the first and
second scrub elevens engaged in heatel
scrimmage yesterday with the red am
blue jerseyed athletes, the victors owe
the wearers Of the red. four touch
downs to one. McApally, the substitute
quarterback, was responsible for two
Of the four touchdowns scored by the
seconds. both on smashes through tn,
line. Biben scored one on a forward
pass and Caldwell the other on a re.
covered tumble. p. s. Harvey, no re,
lation to Herman, scored the only 81,
pointer for the scrubs on forwart
pass.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-05
|DODGER CHANCE LIES Y
IN PITCHING BATTERY.
Brookl,m's Staff Gives Team Fighting Hope in World
Series-Muquwd Enters Fifth Championship
Grimes and Ptefer Carry Burden
nv GRANTLAND RICE

be used before either Mamaux or MAJ.
guard. But Grimes and Pfeifer a,s
sure to carry big part Of the burden
1t is this formidable pitching sta1
that gives Brooklyn a fine fighting
chance.
Which reminds us that IL will ,,,o
be Rube Marquard's fifth world series
leaving this tall and stately southpsv
with large fund of experience.
But the remaining four experience,
were all attained upon the losing sids.
The Rube collected the losers end
three times with the Giants and once
UuARvARD gets thirteen -year. old
i i freshman who has mastered ave
languages and can hit like 'Babe,
Ruth" But he'll never need but ons
language to get by IL he can hit ike
Babe" Ruth. ~.
Why the Lucky? 81.
ct UCKY sBvENTH'-they call Il
- But Babe Ruth can't see II.
He has plastered home runs in ths
first inning and murdered the ball In
the second.
He has lifted flock of bascballs on,
OF various yards in the third, fourth
fifth and sixth.
He has hammered the cover of IN
the eighth and ninth. But at the end
of his fiftv- third home run he had
nothing to show for the "lucky SEVENTH"
This inning alone had haffled him all
the year, refusing to yield to The
Establishments Of his blighting bludEeon,
as you might say. a.. .. /
1t has remained the ''lucky seventh"
for opposing pitchers, but not for the
ball busting Babe" - -,
Revive the Commission!
THE National Commission with ma.
L tional figure. as chairman must be
revived at once If baseball Is to be
saved. 80
The game has been without a soy.
| erpment for over year-and vet no
club owners have taken any steps b
face the situation and force the elec.
tion Of n man who might have either
averted or cleaned up the scandal
Baseball has an attraction for too
many millions to be wrrcked--but Il /,
will be wrecked unless club owners and
honest players look after Its interests
with far greater keenness than, they
have shown SO far. -.
Copyright. 1890. oil RIGHTS reserved