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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-07
Notice to Readers Of
The Times-Dispatch

The Timcs-Dfspntch, In Its "rotee
OF the People, column. wishes to
give SBnce promptly to NIL corres-
ponderfs, but the presauTe Of let
tcrs In 80 great that the editor
IL forced. In order TO present topics
when they arc fresh and or vital
interest, 20 nsk correspondents to
condense their com mum lea t3ons into
no words. This requcst In Iundc
In the npirtt Of fair play md we
are confident IL will be met In that
spirit by eur readers.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-07
SUPREME COURT JUSTICE
GIVES SHOCK TO ATTACHES
Higgins Tale OF Woman and Two
Dogs hut F'inisi,rh by All
nOunrInE Dcciaiun.

WASHiNGrO%. Dee G.--Aftrr the
Supreme Court had announced some
Important decisions today. JuItiGc
;iult.yGoids gathered up some papers
on i.Ic desk before Him and began.
This is 1t tale vi a woman and two
dogs"
when Tn" Oldest habitucs. and cs-
pc'iai!N those VINO worship jEr ira
GIt!on OF MciSaty dignity. iad re-
covered from a !i'c-t!Inc SURPRISE
lu-ii,: MIiscyno!Gs announced ,.c-
cis!on sustaining thr couStiIutionaI-
q.!r.EE the licensing OF dogs.
Gillian .Siccia. OF Broohiyn, han
i"rn convicted Of ucslcctinS to IL
c";Hc two pets. She fought the case
through various courts and attacked
the cogstitut!unAl;iy 81 the law. but
the h!sn court aiiirmud ncr Couvic-
ZION.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-07
UNUSUALLY SMART BILL
At ACADEMY THIS WEEK
Denis Chabot and Nonnettc Tor.
tint Take iionors in Clever
SatiriCal Act.

seen at the Academy by those who
go there Tor amusement the first half
OF the week. /, is made up of vastly
termed after those which are dear 10
the ncartS OF vaudeville fans. but
The whole shaw seems to be more
nigh class than the usual run Of
those seen here.
Denis ChRbot. the boy from Rel.
kiun. ana .>onncttc Tor;ini. the girl
from France. run away with the
hnhors In their Amcricanized satire,
hen the Cloch Rings. mis-
coupe from overseas - well versed
IN Inc art or amusing the American
puo'.t Ihcy combiic II Very pretty
Sl!i stunning and expensive cos
'uh.cs, TRICK pianist. who shows
mat ne is az home with mis- piano
AZ IN an old suit or clothes. "A dash
OF hun1or song. and /, i'avoring OF
- cict.r idea. he act smacks OF tue
"!S time and Scstrrld! = audience
6",c audible evidence OF its Approval.
ltci"n laSc. Leon is imbrry ana the
nero, t.. Lee Robinson. ainusc with
q rev minutes ot satire on IN. movies
The scene is laid Somcw here on To-
cation. and III. troubles OF :. dis
ira"tcd director with a t-inperincntal
her" and star form the comedy of the
sketch
Sot, shoe dancers. tina; is. il they
are good. always ar" welcome with
ah duhItNcc, ANA t".rEc ana jules
KEN are that worry thing and manage
l" inject "A little humcr Into their
dan'inE which pl"aS"s. They sing
little bit. too. making sum total Of
god entertainment.
y feature OF The hill is Hal Spring
Held. who is 50 unfortunate AZ to open
the SHOW. He is Il clever imp.rSnna-
tor OF the fair sex, ANA Il mighty
good one, too. II was too bad TO
have been wasted as an opener. for
nc would have been much better APP
prcCiatrd farther along In the show.
The closing act. six lmps and
Girl Is spectacular aCrobatic Of
fcrinI in unique setting. ~ dizzy
exhibition OF Skin.
The usual photoplays preceGc the
vaudeville. l.. 4. l..
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-07

injured due to ti,eir patriotic services.
Inc writer's of those platforms were
members OF one OF the houses OF Con-
gross. and II was reasonable To pre-
sumo mat what was stated by them
III writing was In their minds while
Congress was In session the last
that Congress- to compel tho war
Department to amend It's rulings.
which state In effect that an cmSr
E"ncy officer was not an officer, for
We law ny now written distinctly
provides that IL an officer Ia disabled
while in service. nc shall receive re-
tirement pay. but the Secretary of
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-07
) IN IMPORTANT CIriES.
MINIATURE AL.,;\N\r.
Theater C,l

TRtND-..i.iEhtn with MIL
ton SObleG.,
AfADf;Mf-I<eith vaudeville.
HIiOt--iirYsnt Wnskburn, In
"HurSInr rruof."
hLtiEHItD--nnrg Fisher
In "l'hc Gnnenters.-
HHotDNSAf-Mr. and Mrs. Cnr-
ter DriiaNen In Irwin u.ds',
His-Wiiiinm y. Hart In "The
TestiaR nIOrk."
l.SRIc-1hornn. ueipbrn q,
"tonrnd IN Quest Of ~, Youth"
ODEOS--AfIce hike I'm .I,odx
and Soul,
HEN-Chnrlcs Ray In "Dupccr-
OUs Trnlis.~
NItTOR-M urire Tou,n.ur
THE White Heather"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-07
Right the Wrong.

TO the Editor OF The Times Dispatch:
Sir.-A great discrimination IL
now made against the emergency Of
hcerS VINO took part in the world
war ny HE War department. Al
most unanimous are thinking citizens.
including those opposed to the bonus
ana those who advocate the bonus,
that the government should prov!d.
Tor it's disabled men. The two great
political parties Incorporated in their
platforms a promise OF aid for those
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-07

American Legion. the boys who proved
their 100 per cent Americanism on the bat
tie fields of France. TO do them. 1t will
require no secret meetings, no midnight
marauding. no solemn vows with horren-
dous penalties attached. no Shostly shrouds.
all ut the direction OF an Imperial Wizard,
to make their services quickly available
should American institutions he in danger.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-07
Richmond Welcomes Hero of verdun

. iCiiMOND is highly honorcd in having
1 as its guest today Genera! Robert
Georges Nivelle. the hero of Verdun Both
in his own person and as "A representative
of the French nation Richmond is proud
TO do him honor IN the hour Of it's great
est crisis he saved France from Il defeat
that would have been the eliminating blow
III striking her helpless at the fee, OF
ncTciieSs foe. In all the annals OF military
defense on 90 large "A scale against over
WheinnS odds Hurled back from Verdun
Tho enemy never again recovered the esprit
q" corps That characterized that fierce on
slaugh. aud la that defeat was sowed the
seeds OF disintegrating morale that finally
ended with his surrender
General Niveilc will find awaiting him
III Richmond welcome both generous and
cIthusiastic in its expression In sincerity
OF love and admiration every heart will
acclaim him. Every home will be open to
MIN, and there is no hospitality that It's ci,i-
Zcns know how 10 bestOw that will he with
held from him. in very truth tho free
dom OF the city is his. To do with il as he
Wis. Richmond has felt the wrath of a
triumphant enemy and il knows how 10
hohor 10 hero. who was successful in rcpcl-
tng nn invader ten tines NOR, brutal in
its destrnctivencss.
In behalf. then. OF every citizen The
!imcs- Dispatch welcomes the hero OF Yer
dun 10 our hospitablc midst
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-07
InHultct1.

"Dfilccr'"
Thc policeman courteously salu,ed the elder
ly young lady.
"riHctT have been grossly insuited by
chwavIaan,"
"lnsulted ma'am?'
He overlook that dark street. I
Fi!rted 20 run. thought lie was going 10
hug me- screamed. He caught me lie took
my p"rhctbook' Then lie a-w-
way.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-07
Spirit Of Virginia Press

Tho Norfoi, NirXinian Pilot spcaxs boldlv
~ IN" Following: The opening OF the drive
HE the i.nrd'a Day Alliance for the establish
m"nt or u 'Purtanicai sunday via Federal
legislation. challenges every liberty 10 wing
American in opposition. TIL. Issue is no, be-
tween irteiigion and true religion. hu; between
independence and !igotry. It is ncomrati5le
VAIN American ideals that any sect or Gle
in"ht should reduce TO national Law IT'S
privately held concepts OF Sabba;ical correct
ness"
Eichmond is considering the question ot
40 the same. and we suggest the daila Thu,
nowcr blooms hero In all its perfection and in
Mantle variety. Wa might remark in .h,s
connection tina: ii is past understanding shat
"i'h lie Trotusion %! beautiful and fragrant
movers in Virginia the Genera! Assembly
SH'Hia nave adopted :he dogwood blossom az
our State Acknowledgement News T!.nes-
Herald.
The Staaniom N"ws-l.raAer wants TO sec
some "!Snhoards along Virginia roads I. SAYS:
th'f" should he sign every five or ten ,niles
HlonE every highway and direction signs a,
within radius DC twenty miles of every large
town and city in the State"
Tie Petersburg Index Appeal has somehoo
made this discovery. THE fellow wearing Tho
tl2 shirt and b"astins OF having pat, as nue.,
or NOR" ISr quart a. alleged whisky Is a ter
r:hi: kicker against tho high cost W living"
The Roanoke Times wields n ;wo-c1ad sword
as follows: How much a statesman ts Tx.
Santa claue! We build own roads, pas
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-07
Dan RerOHs,

Hey" shouted the superintendent OF the
\. NJ G. \. dormitory, you fellows will have
TO Gu; out that double uuartctte."
What" the basso voared mo harm In
singing is there
No: hut the way Your voices harmonic.
first thing know the prohibition agents
Will be breaking in suspicion"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-07

Wy own ponce force. attend to all tho details
of making the country prosperous. and y,wo
'"e Statesman credit. We all know the states
man IS fraud. yet we whoop II up for him
III november Ms enthusiastically as VIC whoop
" up Tor santa Claus in December"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-07
Reform,

on" of that Interesting group OF Persons
VIII" Prohibit Privilege has worked ur sta
iistics :" show that last year the American
people spent s2b.o00oOO for chewing gum
Yeah: hu: last year they had il. old top.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-07
"Dnnrcroux Tr,,,.- ., ~,

dangerous Trails" the feature OF
INC program at the Rex Thcater to-
day, is described as one of the most
entertaining and absorbing dramas
offered on the screen of that popula,.
plhyhous" IN several weeks The pir-
interesting in plot and treatment.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-07

Mr.. and Mrs. Carter D.IIayen arc
creating comedy sensation at tho
broadway Th"atcr this week III an
exceptionally clever screen version OF
The famous farce. Twin Beds" Tho
implications which result from tho
III -dIrccird course Of tn. ineDriatcI
SiEnor Monti reveal one Of the 'cellu-
lold hits ot the year.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-07
I,lnxs rmnortnnt nnI..

Fontainc La Rue cnnc:s an impor-
tant role in the production of Body
ana Soul. the successful stage PLAY
by William Hurlbut. which will be
seen today at the Odeon Theatcr. In
this production Alice Lake is fea-
tured at the head OF a noteworthy
cast.
Miss La Rue Is to bc seen as
Blanche an artists model and friend
Of Claire Martin. an American girl
who goes to Paris TO further her
study of art and while there suffers
an accident. causing her TO appear to
be a different personality
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-07

New York might as well move over 20 IN.
balkans where ii would have the glory vi the
Feal ihnS instead Of undergoing almost daily
accidental bombardments OF dying shells with
no glory attached
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-07
Charcoal, Enb.. Dn,,, rb,nr,,

Hit ain no great credit ( George Wash
inston dat he couldn't tell lie said Char
coal Enh m"odily. Hit jos 20 e show dat
education waen't much advanced In he time.
Try slab o bacon. Mstah Jackson"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-07
Stngrs Grcnt Eight.

IIIJhH >: HIT scorcd n distinct
triumph at the Isis yesterday. where
his new production. THE Testing
FLOCK" opened weeks cngagemeut
Written by Hart himself. the picture
simply sways the audiences with rs
tragic story anu tense appeal. There
was hardly n dry eye left last nirht
as the production brought affecting
scenes TO view. There followed cy
citemcnt and thrills as n light such
as pictures rarely offer was depict
cd. In which Hart stands alone with
eight men opposing and II frce-for-
all classic Is the result
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-07

Local Temperature y.s,er,lu

y. T. Vt. ttnip tuTN .......-. ..... 81
HMhN.innir temperature to i. Nj. 81
hih!fnufn ten vcraturc 10 T. Al ~
n'hn temperature y-stcrhRy..... a.
iirorinh! temperature for this date 81
J'tnclrHcy yesterday ........-
Deficiency since March ,..., 3t-
brhciency since January l....... GIu
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-07

bE liberal use OF the poets license. Tinkhnm
can be made 20 rhyme with tinkcrs dam md
the latter is all the formers plan for cut
ing down the Souths representation In Con-
Grcss Will amount TO.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-07
Cp with tilu lines

fhs Cracks com" bearing IN. a.ft Of his pd
throne 10 their former King, but the eit
th!s particular Greek has IL fear IS
how In course VI preparation ior h.m bJ the
tllics.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-07

-tichmond Is scratching its head over how to
entertain General Nivclle in true Southern
style when that particular kind OF style
passed out with the advent OF the Vols,cad
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-07
The Weather
tFurnls ec BY o. g. Weather nnre.u,
Forecast: virginia.

Unsettled rue = 4 ny;
Irohnbly rain Nrdn~s :
day: rain in east: min
OF SNOW In wrAi portion :
not much change In
temperature.
North taruiipe-IlaIn
j uesti ny: Wednr.<ia y
rain md colder. prOb :
ably followed by clear
Ing.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-07

Governor Coolidge tells why the Wilson ad-
minisirat:on failed, which is the first intima-
ton several millions of have had that it
"a failure
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-07

the ban on stun that makes noses red /:
spreading that color in far moro dangerou.
forms
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-07

The world does not care particul,riv ina,
Row Poet Gaby stages his taking off, bu, |, is
growing rather impatient for the rise OF The
curtain on the much press n gen;ed act
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-07
Depends,

'Iiit BY autOrn0bile.''
Yep: knocked galley west"
Gee! Was he hurt badly"
He dorsn'; know vet. His lawyer hasn't
found OUT who hit him"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-07

"nuer the new order Of things will women
DC hhed for wearing their hats In a court.
."oih MOI In Virginia. we opinc. but q Chi
cage Justice has tried n on two ,vomo.
Farmviie Herald
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-07

Noteworthy that "A man named Wa,erhousc
mas appealed to full bench TO determine
whether or not Jamaica gin s hootch
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-07

Why not change the name of West vjr
Iina to Instruction? That's the state IT'S
always in.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-07
show English McIodrom,.
Clever nlIou COMEDY.

Burglar proof," starring Rrvani
Washburn. now at the Bijou rhcater.
was scenarized by Tom Geraghty. a
toos!er writer of prominence ii is
"a sparkling comedy telling Of :.
tightwnd who reforms and finally
cast or the opprobrious nick name Of
burglar Proof" This newest Para
mount nedy-drarna Will he shown
again today and tomorrow. with two
excellent supplemental features on
the same program
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-07

na!nfai! !: hours ending T.. Non.
EainlnH ~ h9nrs ending =. ~. .. Son-
Excess since January I......... 800
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-07

histrionic yalurs. IS presented At the
BlurD.id THcatcr today IN Tho
GamcS;rrs." a thrilling dran, OF tho
WcS;. IN" narrative mas the genuine
atmosphere OF the famous border"
days.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-07

despite IN" coat OF white paper ana tho
picas ior economy, that sensational Shoe,
the Congressional Record, is with MS again
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-07

viii Hays is being groomed for the United
states senate. However such reward for
the leader OF the get money boys" is not
$" hitting as in the good old days when Mark
Hanna Was draped with toga after conduct
ins successful q. O. T. campaign
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-07

Wall street opincs that "miiiionaire class
has been struck hardest by recent price slump"
ana we listen IN vain Tor the chorus OF SYM
pathy from the l!;,!e fellows who Tor several
years have been The victims IT the ninchers
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-07
Arctic Night.

Mrs. S. II. r.. Chatham.-Niewed
solely as n matter OF optics. the Are
tic nigh, Is as dark as any night.
Explorers in high attitudes say. how
ever. that there are many allcria-
tons Of the obscurity. The stars
fash kecnly. the moon comes along
in regular succession of phases
the snow surface relieves the gloom
under conditions of the utmost alb
sence OF light and the aurora borcalis
is The finest Kind Of an illuminant
Explorers all agree that their men
pass the winter night without much
difficulty. IL only there arc means OF
amusement.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-07
SilverinE Mirrors.

j. y. 81. Dayton.-1'ha Scientific
American gives the following for.nuia
lor siivHrinE glass ta) Reducing
s"!ut!"n-in twelve ounces OF water
dissolve twelve grains OF Eochell Ia
salts and boil. add. while boiling,
sixteen grains OF nitrate OF silver,
dissolved IN one ounce OF water and
continue the boiling for ten minutes
more: then add water to make twelve
ounces. tb) SilverinS Solution-Dis-
solve one ounce OF nitrate OF silver
a. ;cn ounces Of water; then add
liquid ammonia until the brown pre-
Cip!iata IL nearly. but not quite. ali
dissolved; then add one ounc.: OF
alcohol and sufficient water u man-
twelve ounces. To Silvcr-Tahu
equal parts OF "A and b. mix thorough
~ and lay the glass. face uOwn. on
the top of the mixture while wet,
after 1t has been crrcful!y ceancd
with soda and wnll rinsed with clean
water. Distilled water should he
used for making the solutions. About
TWO dranG vf each will silver n plate
two i::cucs square. The dish in
which III" s!iv.ring is done should
nc only n little larger than the glass.
he solution should stand and settle
for two or three days before being
used. IL will keep good long time.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-07
Fine RIuebird Program.

Marsarita Fisher supported by nm
admirable cast selected with obvious
discrimination and good judBment OF
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-07
Cinema Programs
teturnn Ia I.irt nI,.

Mabel Van Eurcn. who was one of
Ihe rig.nal stock players Of m.
Jesse l.. l.asky feature play CON
hahy, and the first leading !, oman 70
pay IN picture Produced al the
i'hssy studio six years ago vas
again nach on Tho same Tot whcIs
eno began her motion pictur, career
Wnnn she played the role of Nina in
william peMii.a's Paramount produc
H von OF Conrad in Quest Of His
onth starring Thomas Mej-han
which Is being shown at the l.yric
ihtater all week
show English Mclodrnna.
English mclodrana. STRENGTHENED
by mighty interesting undcrsea views
Photographed by tho Williamson
submarin. tube. The White Hnatn.
er, Maurice Tourneur's latest Para
mount Aircraft special picture, which
comes TO the Victor Thcater today
porirays some tremendous efforts to
the papers" in the case az
MARION Hume. who married Lord
angus Cameron aboard h:s yacht by
me scotch ceremony Of declaration
betore two witncs ."s. The doc,,-
Inentary evidence OF the marriage.
;nciosed In Waterproof wrappinrs
neiore the yacht was sunk. consti-
lul,s me sole protection OF Marion
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-07
Special Data.

i<,rni Observations Mt I. VI. Yesterday
>. weather at i. NJ partly CLOUDY
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-07

r. q. X. CIintwood. What is com
monty spoken OF star showers
have occurred several times within
the period that record has been kept
OF aStronOmical phenomena. The
most notable events within the last
century occurred In 1898. 1866 and
1867. the most brilliant display prob
ably being that OF 1856. The shower
commenced on the night Of Novem.
Der l3. at 1880. and continued until
about a NJ. Of November il. AT
one period during the night AZ many
at fifty seven metc0rS were Scen in !
single minute. The total number %.
mc;cCrs which at that time came
within the limits OF the carths at
mospherc was estimated at about
100000.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-07

eIgHLlsfED every day I'm the year q. ~ ,sms..
S Ssnth street, Richmond. VA. by Inc iinN
y dispatch Publishing Co. Inc.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-07

The Roanoke Tines wields ;wo-caed sword
as follows: How much a statesman is like
Santa Claus! We build our own roads, pay
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-07
RiItnnun0 Ginlps.bispatrb

TIE TIMES THE DISPATCH
LI.f. i SIS Est. 1850
entered january 81. 1905. ut tho Post OIhce ~
1,r7 RclIrn0na. W.. ~ oid- class matter
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-07

ADDRESS ALL S2M
Ml'SlCATlOSs 10 M
Times-Dispntch ano uo'
to individuals.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-07

TELEPHONE: iaano"p
1. Private Branch I'll
change connecting WIZ"
all departments.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1920-11-05
Value OF Educational Advantages.

An investigation of the education
al advantages enjoyed by the eight
thousand persons mentioned in
who's Who IN America" for the
years 1899-1900, brought out the
following facts: Out of the nearly
five million uneducated men ana
women in America, only thirty-one
have been sufficiently successful in
any kind of work to obtain a place
among the eight thousand leaders
catalogued in this book. Out of
tnirty-three million people with as
much as a common school aduca-
ton, 500 were able to win place
in the list, while out of only two
million with high school training,
1,245 have manifested this marked
efficiency; and out of one million
with college or university training,
5,768 have merited this distinction.
That is to say, only one child in one
hundred and fifty thousand has
been able in America, without edu-
cation, to become a notable factor in
the progress of his state, while the
children with common school educa-
ton have, in proportion to numbers,
accomplished this four times as
often, and those with high school
education eighty-seven times as
often, and those with college train
ing eight hundred times as often.
If this list had been selected by the
universities or school teachers, or
If literary leaders only where chos-
en-, it might easily be claimed that
the apparently greater success of
the educated was due to the line of
work from which the leaders were
selected. But the selection of the
men and women in this book was
not in the hands of professors, but
in the hands of a firm of business
men. They selected leaders in all
ines of industry, commerce, agricul-
ure, and other fields of practical
endeavor besides the professions,
and still this enormously increased
efficiency and productivity of those
with education was found.