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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-08
DAIRY AND FOOD REPORT
Products In Storage During Month
Gain In All Cases Except Bccf
and Pork

Gain Of 1.6s4.254 pounds OF cheese
In storage in warehouses in Virginia
featured the report OF the State Dairy
and Food Commissioner for the
month. The report shows a gain in
storage products in almost every in
stance. Total American cheese in
storage. is given at 1,9o5,6S0 pounds
Losses were recorded in the
amounts OF frozen beef and pork,
but frozen lamb and mutton showed
gain, az did sausage and misccl-
lancous meats. More fish was also
stored during the month.
Gain in the storage OF chicken dur
ing the period was 1889 pounds.
Creamery butter Increased 152.os7
pounds and milk 92l pounds
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-08
ADVISES EXPORTERS TO USE
MADE RICHMOND LABELS
Chamber OF Commrre Says This Will
Meet British requirements md
AdycrtIHe CITY.

Richmond manufacturers OF export
goods arc being advised By the
Chamber of Commerce of the more
law requiring all goods for entry
at British ports TO be plainly marked
Made in America" IL they are TO
escape delay III transit and inspection
by port officials.
At the Same time the chamber Ia
urging more strongly upon manufac-
turers OF all products. whether TOR
export or domestic trade. To stamp.
or stencil, all shipping cases Made
IN EiChtnond. L. :. A." as meeting
the British requirements should goods
packed FOR domestic use be later ship
ped abroad. and also more definitely
liking Richmond in the public mind
as place or origin for many man
ufactured products reaching all sec
tionS or tho United States.
some or the manufacturers have
already agreed TO follow tho sugges-
ton Of tho chamber.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-08
plan for Teaeher~, Conxcn,;on

The Elementary Teachers Assoc
citation will hold meeting Wcdncs-
dya afternoon at 3:30 o'clock In the
y. W. G. A TO perfect plans for Tho
seasons work and for participation
crs Association in Richmond three
days at Thanksgiving. Many prom
inrnt speakers Will he brought hcre
during Schoo! Week. beginning De-
rrfuhnr l.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-08
TO Inspect Guard Companies.

"IJUr I.UWiH 7. COhqucst. state IN
6pcctor. viii inspect Company d.
First Virginia Regiment. Virginia
National Guard here tonight. Tho
Inspection is the annual one
Tomorrow night Company A will
u" inspected by Major Conqucs, and
on Wednesday he will inspect Com
pany IL. All OF these companies are
from Richmond. He will spend the
rest Of tho week here. and will in
spcct Company & on THURSDAY ON
November Is. Major Conquest will in
spcct Battery +. Of Richmond.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-08
.I.n Entertain nnntI,r.

NJ Bantist TcrcraI NsSoCintion.
ccuNSiing here during the weei; o;
November 10, will be the guests OF
Wcsthampton College, November Is.
AT a luncheon TO members of the as
ISOLATION. 1t is expected tina. ahou;
1900 will be present. Opportunity 10
visit the various college buildings
and inspect the grounds will be given
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-08
Christinn Endenyor 1n,,i,u,,

u. 7. IAt's, EtnfrlI scCrrtArV II
United Society Southern Christian
E;ndeavor. and c. j.. Evans. secretary
of the United Society OF Christian
Endeavor, will conduct the chris,!an
Epdeayor one-day institute 10 bc held
in tho Sevel-h Street Christian
Church tomorrow. The meetings
will start in the afternoon al !.
o'clock and Will continue throughout
the day.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-08
Chamber Committee 10 Met

The membership committee OF the
Chamber OF Commerce VIII hold a
meeting a; o'clock this afternoon
at liotc! Itucgcr On tomorrow
afternoon at 4 o'clock the hoard OF
directors will meet for a session in
tn" Office OF tho organization
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-08
l'uyitivcs From school.

-Four boys were taken in custody
Yesterday as furit!vcs from the Gov
.LEt0n school, according TO police re-
ports. They are Kenneth Key An
drew Wright. Cecil Drummer and .iu.
itiEer. They will be turned over 10
the school officials today
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-08
Rnn. AutomohlIe Into Tr,..

G. 81. Mallory, 500 South Meadow
street. ran his automobile into n
trc" yesterday afternoon when he at.
tempted 10 avoid 4 collision with an
other automobile which turned the
corner abruptly in front Of him. The
accident occurred ut Plum Stree. nnd
ElnNh ANnnMn
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-08
AutomobiI. Men "a H.st

James Hayes, assistant 10 thc
Secretary OF the Commonwealth. and
Captain c. r. Samuels. OF tho Rich
mond Traffic Squad. will sneak to-
night at the monthly meeting Of the
Richmond Automobile Trade Associa-
ton. Inc. The meeting will he held
az ESQ O'Clock al Guvsrnator's.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-08
Buyers In Ner York.

According to the New Yorl; world.
the following Richmond buyers are
In New York:
Freed Co.-Miss Hatner
Richmond Dry Goods Company-
Mr.. Duane.
Miller g. ,Thoads-william Diden.
mover.
B Harold Carmen, shop--Mrs 4 y.
Rubenstein.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-08

The WOman's Auxiliary CT tho
Church OF the Ascension, Highland
Park, XIII lee addressed by Mrs CO.
nan. wife of pr Conan. of Persia.
TINS afternoon at o'clock. The pub
lie has been invited.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-08

The Virginia Game and Fish Pro-
tcc'ive Association will hold it's an
nual meeting in Richmond Noycm.
her 10. Questions bearing on game
and game conservation Will be dis
cusscd y convention OF the state
Cam" Wardcns' Association viii be
held at the same time.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-08
DENY V.R. & P. WILL SCRAP
PR0F|T-sHAR|NG SYSTEM
Officials Declare Action Applies
Only to Union Employees ut
Their Own Request.

Officials OF the Virginia Railway and
Power Company yesterday denied the
report that the company will do away
With the profit-sharing system, asin-
ausuratcd some time ago. II WAS
stated that the only action taken by
the company was 10 acccdc TO the
request OF the central committee.
representing the unions workingmen.
and abolish the Droiit-sharins plan as
far rs they Uhe union mem were
concerned. Other employees OF the
company will continue To receive the
profit sharing award as has been the
custom.
The committee appeared before
company officials and said that the
unions did not want the profit shar!A.
pan " one official of the compan? de-
we arc complying with their wishes
and will do away with the profit
sharing proposition as { ar as they
are concerned. This need no, apply
TO the other men working for the
company, however. They Will re-
ceive the bonus just the same as
usual.
Has Increased Wages.
According to Mr.. Whcelwright. the
president of the company. the proiit-
sharing plan has increased the wage
OF the employees OF the company
handsomely, amounting to anout .
cents an nour. INc company also uc-
MES that by the new working con-
tract with its employees any increase
in wages is granted and announces
that IL is financially unable TO make
any Increase.
In the future tho breakfast runs
the main point of contention in the
controversy over the new working
contract, will remain as usual. and
the siNtecn-hour clause in the work
ins day is changed TO eleven hours.
with certain amendments by which
longer hours arc allowed under Ger
tain cxigCncics.
Other minor changes were made.
including amendment OF the seniority
clause.
Not of Company's Seeking.
II is pointed ont by the company
that the elimination of tho profit
sharing plan between the company
and the union men in Its employ WAS
not OF its seeking and was 1T the
request Of the committee represent
ing the men.
Officials say the action Of the union
in requesting tho abolition OF the
system rs at present VIII make the
pay OF the nonunion employees OF the
company much larger, as the Same
amount will be divided. but there will
not he so many in the division OF the
profits. Richmond. Norfolk Peters
ourS and Portsmouth are ali Affected
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-08

VIII Address Scout Masters.
Commissioner u. W. purrct:. O.
Eoy Scouts. will address tho Scou,
Masters Club tomorrow night a. {
o'clock an the Law OF tho Woods"
New officers Of tho club will preside
for the first time
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-08
CITY BREVITiES

The rarcnt-Tca chcrs' Association
OF the Westhampton School. Will hold
u regular monthly meeting tomorrow
AFTERNOON at o'clock. All members
nave been requested 10 DC present.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-08
Let Your Legion Comrades
Know You Will Be in Line

rense OIL
Legion and
parade on Amist the T
1 or Will not wear my tpIea.e .ix.fy1
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-08
SHELTON BRYANT DIES AT
HOSPITAL AFTER ACCIDENT
snceumhS to Injuries suffered In Fall
From Motorcycle During

s''"ooh.
shelton IL. bryant, 1916 West Cary
street, died this morning at o'clock
az inc virginia Hospital as the re
suit OF injuries rusta!ncd when h.
ieii from motorcycle on West Carv
street. The accident happened o.
40 o'clock yesterday afternoon II,
Immediately taken to the VIrrinin
HOSPITAL, where he was given medi-
lie was believed TO have suffered :,
fractured skull. but an E.rav ,,,r,urn
an injury.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-08

The Phi Kappa Epsilon Debating
Society viii hold IT'S regular meet,
ing next Tuesday night at $40 O'Clock
IN Ecom ll3. John Marshall High
Schooi building. The subject for de-
pate Is. Resolved. That the eight
hour law should be universal In the
nited states Other debates will,
pc held each Tuesday night a, this
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-08

Meeting at Bines' Armor1.
The Womans Auxiliary or Tn.
Hiucs VIII meet tomorrow afternoon
a. J;3o IN the Bines' Armory. The
meeting was scheduled for THURSDAY
but has been called Tuesday because
Of tho Armisticc celebration.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-08

All former students O. the Ram
doiph-Macdn Woman's College have
been urged to- attend the meeting
or IN" alumni of the college &c. be held
tomorrow night 1T s o'clock in Col
!egiate School to discuss plans FOR
tho winter. Misc Elizabeth Potts is
president OF the organization. and
MES Frances Hopkins. secretary,
The Washington herald., 1920-12-11
STREET CARS BUMP,
HIS LEG FRACTURED

George warder, 20 years old, of the
lexington apartments, Fourth street
and Seaton place northeast a con-
ducter employed by the Washington
Railway and Electric Company. re-
ceived a fractured leg when he was
caught between two cars on street
near Fourth northeast shortly after
6:30 last night.
warders car. operated by Motor
man Joseph Dorsey. was standing
on the eastbound track ready to be
switched back into the lexington
car barns. Another car approached
and rolled close, in order that both
might take the switch at one throw
ing.
While warder was between the
two cars, his own slipped backward
down the slight grade on T street
and pinned him between the bumpers
of the two cars
! warder was treated at Sibley Hos
pital, where il was said his chief
injury was q fractured leg.
The Washington herald., 1920-12-11
2 MILLION VISIT
ANlMALSIN YEAR
Zoos Population 1,427, Smith.
sonian Institutions Fig
ures Also Show.

What the National Geological Park
means to Washingtonians recrea-
tion-bent is shown by figures of
100000 visitors to the reservation
during the past year, announced
Thursday by the board of regents
OF the Smithsonian institution at
their annual meeting. The brunt of
these sishtseers' gaze was borne by
l'427 animals, an increase of ninety
one over the previous year.
The United States National Museum
received during the year 21s.s71
specimens, including anthropoloeical
biological and geological material.
as wen as a large number of enemy
trophies and other material from the
world war;, and there were SIS. 600
visitors at the Natural History and
Arts and Industries buildings,
The secretary of the institution
submitted a report giving details on
expeditions to Africa, Australia' the
Canadian Rockies, French Congo
Far East. Hayti, British Gu,ana
Jamaica and Santo Domingo.
The International Exchane. Serv-
Ice. 1t was reported. has praSucalIy
resumed the volume of shipments
and receipts of scientific literatnre
attained before the war interfered
with operations
The Washington herald., 1920-12-11
FOR CONFERENCE
ON PATENTS Bill
Increases in Force and Pay
Thrown Back to Joint
Committee.

The Nolan bill increasing the
force and salaries of employees in the
Patent once was put on the House
calendar Thursday when the Com
mittee on Patents reported the
measure to the House with q recon.
mendation for nonconcurrence with
the Senate amendments and accept.
ing the Senate request for a con-
ference.
The Senate passed the measure in
the closing days. Of the last session
with a number Of amendments max
ing substantial outs both in the
number of employees authorized by
the House and in the increased
salaries.
The request for a conference a,
that time was blocked by an OBJ
lection raised by Representative
Thomas L. Blanton, of-Texas, auto
matically returning the bill to the
House Patent Committee.
Representative John I. Nolan
chairman of the committee, and
sponsor of the bill, said last night
he would endeavor to bring the re-
quest for conference up in the House
today under unanimous consent
failing in which he will ask the
Rules Committee for special ruling.
The Washington herald., 1920-12-11
BALL ASKS REPEAL
OF CUSTER RIGHT
New Bill Would Prohibit the
Eviction of Tenants on
Seven Days Notice.

To put an end to the ousting OF
tenants on short notice, Senator L
Heisler Ball. of Delaware, author OF
the District Rent Commission law,
introduced a bill in the Senate yes
terday repeating that section of the
District code of laws which permit,
a landlord TO obtain possession OF
his property on seven days notice.
Constitutionality OF the Rent CON-
mission act is now under a test be-
fore the Supreme Court, and Senator
Ball desires to have the amendment
enacted as a solution Of the difficult-
les that arise pending the decision
of the Supreme Court
'T have been informed that ten
ants are being ousted in large num-
bers on these short notices" said
Senator Ball yesterday. 1T is to be
hoped that a decision of the Su-
preme Court on the constitutionality
of the Rent Commission act will be
given within the next three months
The bill proposing the amendment
was referred yesterday to the Dis.
trict Committee, and as a member
of that committee Senator Ball will
seek early action in order that its
passage may relieve the conditions
reported.
The Washington herald., 1920-12-11
GIVEN DIVORCE
AFTER HEARINGS
IN THREE COURTS
Court Grants Alimony
And Decree to Wife of
d. C. Druggist.

After a stormy period Of litiga-
tion, in which three courts figured,
Mrs. Essie Bradfield, wife of DR..
Robert L. Bradfeld. a druggist al
Eleventh street and Rhode Island
avenue northwest, has won her de-
cree for absolute divorce.
The decree. an interlocutory one,
was signed by Justice Hitz yester-
day in Equity Court. Justice Hitz Is
the third District Supreme Court
justice to have a hand in the pro-
ceedings. When the case was orig
inally heard Chief Justice Mccoy
directed DR.. Bradneld to pay his wife
SIS a week temporary alimony. This
the druggist contested because. h.
claimed. he was a legal resident OF
Virginia, and was not subject to the
Jurisdiction Of the local courts He
appealed to the Court of Appeals.
The latter tribunal dismissed his
appeal and the decree signed yester-
day directs him to pay $300.51 back
alimony. 1t also directs him to pay
Mrs. Bradfeld $250 counsel fee and
a weekly alimony of SIS beginning
yesterday.
The Washington herald., 1920-12-11
MATERIAL SOUGHT
FOR BOOK ON T.R.
Appeal for Anecdotes on Big
Stick Wielder Made by
Memorial Association.

Theodore Roosevelt's memory is
to be perpetuated not only in sculp-
ture and architecture. but in anec-
dote, motion picture and lantern
slide, according to announcement
Thursday night by Col. William
Boyce Thompson, president of the
Roosevelt Memorial Association.
Col. Thompson especially appeals
to newspapermen and others inti-
mately associated with the former
President in his official life for "that
best and most vital material which
still lies ungathered In the hearts
of his friends and associates" He
asks that matter in the nature of
anecdote and reminiscence be sent
to the memorial offices at / Madison
square, New York City.
For the best anecdote submitted
each month a standard biography OF
Roosevelt will be presented. All
this material will be issued from
time to time for use in schools and
on the lecture platform.
The first of the Roosevelt bio
graphical works contemplated will
appear in 1921, and the series will
run on to twenty-five or thirty vol
umes, 1t is said.
The Washington herald., 1920-12-11
CABINET-CONGRESS
MEETING PROPOSED

Extension Of the privileges of Cab
met members in Congress to in
clude rights of the oor when legis-
lation concerning their respective
departments is under consideration
was advocated yesterday Newton d.
Baker. Secretary Of War. He sug-
gested that his successor would
ind his task much easier IL he met
with the House Committee on Mill
tary Affairs frequently and was able
to take part in the debate on bills
Affecting the War Department.
The scheme, however, was not
wholly approved by Josephus DAN
iels, Secretary of the Navy, who
said that he believed IL the sug-
yested reform was carried 1t might
pave the way for future Cabinets
being comprised entirely of MEM
bers of Congress.
Secretary Bakers suggestion was
made following his return to the
War Department from a session
with the House Military Affairs
Committee, where he made a de-
tense of the army's recruiting drive.
The Washington herald., 1920-12-11
Reforn,er Says Hayti
Needs Moral CLEANUP

Hayti badly needs a, cleaning up.
not with weapons Of war hut OF
moral rectitude. according to the
Rev. Robert Watson. of New York.
who Thursday addressed the sec
ond breakfast conference. Of the In
transitional Reform Bureau. Inc.
blue law advocates.
I'VE hear always Of the killing
Of Haytians and never OF tho ter
rfble iniquities. which beset our
American soldiers. sailors and Ma
rines who are sent there for duty"
said DIR. Watson. who II president
of the bureau. I'VE should clean up
this place where our American
youths arc being debauched."
Other speakers were, Or. Wilbur
F. Crafts. superintendent of the
bureau; Representative Charles II.
Randall. Addison T. Smith, Repre-
sentative Will d. Upshaw, Repre-
sentative Thomas L. B1anton and
the Rev. ]. T. Brant. bureau secre-
tary.
The Washington herald., 1920-12-11
|FINANClER GETS
HONOR NOTICE
ATBANQUET
Bernard M. Baruch, For
mer Chairman Of War In-
dustriesB Board, ,GetsD SIN
GIVEN BIG OVATION
BY FORMER AIDS
Discourses on Economic
And Financial Conditions
OF Nation During Crisis.

A mighty wave Of applause swept
through the Washington Hotel ban
quet hall last night when a letter
from President Wilson made Ber-
nard M. Baruch. former chairman
of tho War Industries Board. aware
OF the fact that he was to be hon.
orcd with a Distinguished Service
Medal More than $50 former mem
bers. many Of them most distinguish
ed citizens of the nation. rose and
rendered an ovation which lasted
for Eve minutes.
The notice of the award was a
distinct surprise to Baruch, who
was introduced at the FIRST reunion
OF the now nonexisting board as
the principal speaker by Charles H.
MacDoweli. who was toastmaster.
The letter Of the President, writ
ten In q most intimate manner, be-
spoke the national leaders conf
dence In the chairman. and voiced
the thanks of the nation for the
way in which the business of the
board was transacted.
The ovation almost stunned the
New York financier for a moment.
but when he recovered. he spoke
httingiy OF his appreciation of the
signal honor bestowed upon him In
minute he had blended his thanks
into the Introduction OF his speech,
and told of the work of the board.
The basis of the discourse was
laid upon the present financial and
economic conitions of the nation,
and reviewing the problems of the
past three years. with the nation
In its greatest modern crisis. he
spoke enthusiastically Of the future,
declaring that Americans must
know how to work together and get
results.
The Washington herald., 1920-12-11
u. s.. OlOned Ships
Operated at Loss

Government operation of ships,
like government operation of rail-
roads. has resulted in substantial
loss. according to financial state
ment of ship operations. and sales
made public yesterday by the Ship
ping Beard.
Tho statement shows that reve-
nues from the operation of the
American merchant marine and the
sales of ships from the establish
nient of the board to the end Of
the last fiscal year, June 81. 1890,
amounted to My s22s.671,21o.7s as
against expenses for $742.037,-
1887 and depreciations aggregat-
ing $742,037.34s.s7, making deficit
of S513.366, 1919. The item Of de-
probation alone is estimated by the
board at s22s,314,107.47. almost as
much as the revenues derived from
operation -
The Washington herald., 1920-12-11
EDUCATION BRANCH
WAR TO BE .WAGED

Opposition to any reorganization
of government departments which
does not provide for a separate de-
partment or education with an Of
hcer in the Cabinet was expressed
Thursday at meeting here of rep
resentatives of leading women's or
ganizations having a membership OF
more than. 100000. Plans for or
ganizing "the strongest lobby ever
seen in Washington" were under
taken. and an active campaign will
be waged.
The Mccormick and Kenyon bills,
which propose to place the educa-
tional system in the Department OF
Public Welfare will be attacked,
leaders of the movement say.
Among the organizations represent
ed are National League of Women
Voters, Mothers Congress. Parent
Teachers Associations, General
Federation of Women's Clubs, Ma
tional Educational Association, Ma
tional Council of Jewish Women,
Women's Trade Union League. and
the Daughters of the American
Revolution.