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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-25
Gold Piece Shortage
Fcils Xmas Givers
(By United News.)

NEW YORK, Dec. 2f. - Uncle
Sam In honriIng his nice. shining
gold pieces. SO there were few OF
thu this year for deposit In some
1,50o,0oO sfockinEs blessed In such
fashion a year ago.
Thousands of employers. fathers
and relatives, were disappointed
today when they besouHht tho
banks for the customary Christi
mas gold pieces and were told
that the Federal Reserve Bosrd
had inxtructed member banks to
hold all availa8ls gold for .toriak.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-25
CHRISTMAS SPIRIT
RE|GNS SUPREME
THROUGHOUT CITY
Streets Thronged With
Shoppers and Holiday
Celebrators.
OFFICES CLOSED AT NOON
IN YULETIDE OBSERVANCE
Everything Will Be at Stand
still Today-Special Ser
vices in Churches.

Never was the spirit of Christmas
more pronounced than /, has been
this year. Richmond throughout
shows III" result Of weeks OF prepar-
alton. Decorations of holly, greens
and mistietoe greet the eye every
where. Thousands OF Christmas shop
pers throngcd the business districts
yesterday to make the final purchas ses
before the arrival OF the big" day.
Every one was aglow with Christmas
cheer Yuletidc greetings were eS-
changed and Joy was unconfned The
holiday started in national. State and
municipal domains at noon. In all
public offices and departments half
holidays were declared. In the large
plants and most OF the wholesale
houses the same rule was also OBJ
served
In the post office the usual heavy
run Of mail and Christmas pack ages
prevailed and the clerks In the ex-
press Offices and freight depots were
almost swampcd by the tons and tons
Of packages which were arriving.
business was almost at standstill,
and Throughout, today everything VIII
be closed in observance Of the great
holiday. In all the churches the hoii-
day will be observed. Special sermons
will be preached and special music
appropriate for the anniversary of the
birth Of Christ will be rendered
Masses in the Catholic Church Will
start at o'clock and continue until
noon.
ORGANIZATIONS Cooperate.
The Associated Charities. Salvation
Army. Boy Scouts. Knights OF colum-
bus and other organizations which de-
vote their time and means 10 the poor
on Christmas Day Will provide cheer
and comfort for thousands of needy
families and individuals Every
charitable institution In the city will
be brighten by the benevolcnce OF
organizations citizens of chari-
table and philanthropic spirit.
Special dinners will be served to
the inmates Of the State Penitcntiary
the City Jai! and the Henrico County
Jail. So far as conditions permit the
prisoners will be allowed unusual
privileges.
For the entertainment OF amuse-
Continued on Second Page.)
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-25
CHICAGO LABOR LEADER
SHOT 3 TINES AND BEATEN
LEY United News.l-

CHICAGO, Dec. 24.-Frank Doug
las. Labor leader. staggered into a
police station here Friday night and
tainted.
Examination revealed three bullet
wounds. His condition is critical.
When he recovered consciousness he
said he had been kidnapped in a taxi,
shot and beaten and thrown out.
Douglas is president of the Chicago
Retail Grocers and Market Drivers
Union
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-25
Madrid Clerk, proft Controo,

MADRID, Dec. 2i.-The store clerks
of Madrid have drafted a new labor
contract under which an eight hour
day Is to be enforced for six months
of the year and nine hours for the re-
naming SIX months AS compensa-
tion for overtime, employers must
undertake to pay clerks two weeks,
extra salary during Christmas week.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-25

n Christmas gift.
Others on Committee.
/. ID. Marcusc, Il. G. Laird and Will
liam L. Dabncy. first vice-prcsidcnt,
second vice-president and business
manager. respectively, OF the Cham
ber of Commerce. We're on the COM
mittcc that waited on Mrs. Ragland
and presented the resolution.
Following is the wording on the
engraved resolution presented by the
Chamber OF Commerce through Its
board of directors:
Whereas. n community can attain
to its highest ideals or reach its
fullest growth only when it's indi-
vidual members are alert to take in
telligent advantage of every oppor-
tunity for its advancement and pro-
lection;
whereas. during the taking by the
United States of the census of 1920,
Continued on Page Ten.)
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-25
Boston Horses Have
Own Christmas Tree
my A..ocIated presx.l

lDy NNNUCIuEtu F.TPHE.1
BOSTON, Dec. 24.-At q Christ
INNS tree set up In Post-Omce
Square, draft horses OF the buxI-
ness district gathered round for
EiffH fodny. From the tree they
nibbicd npples md sugar Jumps,
and from feed bngs ate their lil
OF suEnrcd corn ON the cob. carrots
and oats.
The MnsrnchuHetts Society for
the Prevention of Cruelty TO An
imni", which arranged the horses'
ChriHtmas tree, provided nlsO for
the drivers, nerrinE sandwiches.
douEhnutr md coffee.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-25
AZ KILLED AND 200 INJURED
IN ALBANIAN EARTHQUAKE

TIRANA. ALBANIA. Dec 24.-
Forty-two persons were killed. 200
were injured and 500 were made
homeless by the recent earthquake in
the Tepcleni district. 1t was learned
today.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-25
Harding Sends Xmas
Greetings to Nation
my Associated Prc...l

MARION. OHIO, Dec. H.-Prcxi-
dent-Elcct Harding issued the fol-
lowing Christmas greeting to-
night,
"Like every normal human he
ing, wish everybody very
merry ChriSfmns. II gets us out
of rut to Join In n national
chorus of cheer and good will.
"Thrrc is peace, there In conf1d-
cncc In the morrow. There IN even
cheer In tho belief TINT the div
tress of today Is quickly to pass,
and we may hope ms well ns wish
for prosperous New Year,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-25
MANSTER WAS SERVING LIFE
TERM WHEN RECAPTURED
Iny Associaied Press. l

BOSTON. Dec. 24.-Harry r. Mans
ter, the fugitive reported arrested
last night in Chicago was serving a
sentence of life imprisonment In
states prison for the murder OF Pa
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-25
Make Ne,y.ps

Make Newspaper MAN Colonel.
Moore editor and manager Of the
Times Picayune. who 80 we'll known
In Southern newspaper circles, wsx
today appointed q; memher M the
with rank OF colonel. 3. n m
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-25

Continued on Second Page.)
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-25

patch to the Ashia Shimbun reports
terrific earthquake in Kansu Prov
ince on December l6 with casualties
estimated at 1000
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-25

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Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1920-02-20
-.,r,cERs NAMED FOR
SPECIAL ELECTION
and Polling Places Selected
p0a - election of March Only
oet Citizens Registered

u.,,on officers for the special
.,on of March 2, called to vote
az tbs question of issuing bonds in
~ of $4,000 for the construc-
w g new road leading to the
W. VII city limits, to connect with the
~ y. branch of the Palouse highway,
s". . bpen announced by the city ad-
~ .,stration. Only PSI cirlEens
titled for participation in the
VA lotion by registering prior to the
-.,r of the books. The election
Ids together with the polling
s,aoes in the four precincts, are as
follows:
" procinct Al Getty hall) D..
,,.rtin Inspector; Cora e. Butler
I'd Minnie Mccarthy, judges.
precinct 81 (Duthie building,
uh;tman and Grand) "A. j Full
,ortb Inspector; Carrie Emert and
Ian S. Henry, judges.
precinct ga christian church -
+, G Grow, inspector; NJ. Louise
rompbell and Serena F. Mathews,
Judges.
precinct ~ episcopal church -
vH. Kincaid, inspector; G. l.. Laid
law and Anna NJ. Brooks, judges.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1920-02-20

$35 to SIS
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1920-02-20
New Goats
Suits
and Frocks

Our displays of the New Modes
Misses and Children arriving daily and
pecon and selection The Coats Suits and Froc
IN their most beautiful and authentic style
ments of charming individuality Women like trade
they have learned know hawhat they
accessories style of first class Quality
sonably Priced
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1920-02-20
New Goats

Indeed the latest WITNESSES of
Fashion are adapted in these
coats, Our display includes
the most interesting styles in
Sport Coats of shorter length,
With plentiful showing Of the
belted models which are SO
much in style this season.
Ours are exclusive styles. No
need to look farther than our
Coat Department for the latest
in Women s Wear at the right
price.
coz ~ GT6
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1920-02-20

WANTED--Agents for Pullman
and vicinity. Good proposition. pre-
vious experience unnecessary. Free
school of instruction. Address
Massachusetts, Bonding and Insur-
ance company. Accident and Health
department, Saginaw, Mich. Capital
$1,50O,O0O. fah2o.o7
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1920-02-20
HOUSES FOR SALE

Two six-room houses we'll located
on College hill, $2500 each.
One five-room house downtown,
$3.50.
All three bargains-good fol-
homes or investments.
DOWNEN INSURANCE AGENCY
feb2Otf
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1920-02-20

$50 to $125
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1920-02-20
The New Dresses

Every Spring occasion, every
individual taste and require
ment are happily remembered
in this assemblage of new
Frocks. The straight line type
is still popular, with the add
ton this season Of the more fit
ted lines, as shown in several
of our afternoon and evening
dresses. The fuller hip line is
noted in many delightful vari-
atoms by the clever use of
pleatings and rufflings, or by
the effective draping of ma
terials. Just to look these new
things over is a pleasure.
Come in today.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1920-02-20
Children Dresses

Mother selection of frocks
from this fresh. new assert
ments of spring styles will
quickly secure the approval of
the young lady, because the de
signs have rare and intimate
understanding of youth-its
simplicity and withal its love
for things up-to-date. Fash
toned from ginghams of pleas
ing quality assures a service
that intensifieS satisfaction.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1920-02-20
New Footwear

The spring assortment Includes
advance models in a number Of
different styles for both dress
and street wear. Beautifully
made. they are of high grade
materials. Black, Brown and
White Boots, Pumps and Ok
fords are shown in all sizes for
women and misses. Visit our
department today. See the
latest styles in the new Baby
Louise" Heel for growing
girls.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1920-02-20

FOR SALE-Team of work mares
span OF three-year-olds, broken.
RANK 1oung. feb20-27
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1920-02-20
New Suits

Our displays include several
types which introduce coats
with belts and ripple Peplums.
Several models show vestees of
brocaded or novelty silks. Suit
skirts are somewhat shorter
md can be either pleated OF
plain. Parrot twill. tricotine.
serge and gabardine are the
principal fabrics, in rich dark
.olorings.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1920-02-20

Piano lessons given by Miss Mar
Jorie Faulkner. Phone 1119.
feb20mch12
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1920-02-20

timely display Of the most reliable merchandise is always
display mercantile establishment just few of the
things this week for approvaNew voes
bearing atmosphere Spring of designs and
Drapers make home what you to be
Lunch SlothS Of supreme NaluTnrlsh Towels soft
fine serycegivng Terry Cloth-New Art Patterns and En-
brodery of Royal Society makeNew Wood Dress Pads
for that you planning OnNew GOssard COrses
particularly prOud-New Gmghams exclusive
patterns Spring Patterns delightfully."- appropriate
We people appreciate
this store endeavoring give you the best
chandse obtainable at the right price.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1920-02-20
Skirts

Beautiful Skirts that reflect
Spring. Simple but lovely. Be
cause of the many exquisite
fabrics Of which they are made,
this display is a treat for the
eyes of woman who delights
in seeing the new in clothes.
All skirts are somewhat short
er this season and you will find
your wants and wishes we'll
gratified by looking over these
new smart plaids and striped
woolens Of light weight ma
teriaIS.
Evening journal., 1920-10-15

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Evening journal., 1920-10-15
NEAR BEER TAX
SPLITS COUNCIL
Solons Fight Over Amount
of License, Then Post
pone Action
THIRD ORDINANCE
UP TO MAYOR

That portion Qf the new city or
ainsnce relating 10 the imposing OF
z special tax ON near beer dealers
Nas stricken from the proposed
MEASURE. last night. following live
Is tilt in city Council sitting as
committee Of tho whole. but II Is
thought that il viii have a come
back In the near future. Those faN-
oring the proposed license fee gave
way 10 their opponents last night
ord nance taxing thirty-eight other
The proposed license for transient
salcsmtn was also stricken out fol-
lowns which Copcil, by unanimous
vote. adopted the third municipal or
linance requiring special licenses.
The taxes vary from $40 to $50
year. and II the measure is signed by
Manor Taylor. the ordinance VIII
become effective on November 1.
Few changes were made IN the
measure since the FIRST reading or a
week aeo The tax on department
stores was increased from SO to $50
a year and tax on near beer dealers
and transient statesmen stricken from
the list
The provision charging dealers In
near beer an annual fee OF S2o re-
suited IN a wrangle early in the
discussion.
NYouIl drive these fellows out OF
business II you let The S23 fee
stand" Councilman Johnson said,
presenting a plea for a Si5 fee.
with high mortgages, bills and
brewers liens, near-beer dealers
can't afford 70 pay. such fee. on
lrir small income. some or mat
stun rots in a day II IT'S not sold"
MT Johnson added. Il,
President Lyon threw a bombshell
into me procec dings here by saying
"a friend Of mine who Is a saloon
keeper came 10 me today and told
me Council ought 10 make this fee
500" President lyon addeded that
"ihey paid the state $500 license.
Councilman Murray said: Are we
setting a Just license fec or setting
ont 10 drive these fellows out OF
business
caunrilman Murray he had "onered
no objections when the fee OF 80
was first considered
~ think SIS should be the limit,
Mr. Murray replie@.
A. this point Councilman Mul-
vena offered 4 motion fixing the fee
al SIS. President Lyon called for q
viva v0oo vote The yeas" answered
loudly and were counted as i've by
the president. This left seven mem-
hers 70 vote. On the side OF the
noes" but two or three responses
were heard. the remaining council
men not voting.
epresident Lyon declared the mo-
ton carried by a vote Of seven "a
Ave. This threw the meeting into
an uproar. Councilman MulNen;
Evening journal., 1920-10-15

were that the government should
make available TO them the German
market. A heated coloquy between
the secretary and Senator Smith, OF
South Carolina, followed.
Secretary Houston said the deci-
sion OF the treasury not to revive the
War Finance Corporation had been
approved by the President and "nu-
merous prominent Senators and Rep
resentatives" All were familiar with
the problems with which the coipor-
alton would deal II it We're revived,
the secretary said. adding that the
consensus OF opinion was that the
benefits derived from the restoration
OF the corporation would not coun-
terbalance the evil effects 10 would
credit conditions.
Evening journal., 1920-10-15

jumped to his feet, declaring:
parliamentary procedure counts
for nothing here. This is fine ex-
ample of the way the business or
Council is conducted. IL explains the
uselessncss Of the committee of The
whole meetings on "Wednesday
nights"
other councilmen Joined In the
protest. Councilman AbDerger de-
clarcd:
we CAP defeat the ordinance when
10 is presented on the floor
Here Councilman Forwood, chair
man OF the finance committee, sug-
ceeted the item be stricken from the
ordinance and taken up at a later
date. A motion TO this effect was en-
tertaincd and adopted.
Evening journal., 1920-10-15
THE EVENING JOURNAL, FRIDAY, OCTOBER is, 1920

market I'M order to maintain artificial
ly high prices.
frank In. their criticism OF AIr. Hotis-
tons recent statement that prices had
begun 10 recede, but the secretary
told them as frankly that his state
ment properly represented 6nditions.
The delegation sought I8dnly TO
have the treasury revive tlfe War FL
nance Corporation, arguing that
through ii they would be able TO OBJ
tain funds to finance exports, which
they claimed, were falling off, Great
ing a stagnant market.
Secretary Houston asked II any
members OF the delegation would
loan directly on German bonds or
Evening journal., 1920-10-15

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Evening journal., 1920-10-15
MEEK END CANDIES.

Marian Almonds, Chocolate covered,
double dipped. packeu-in one pound
boxes, SOC the pound.
Lucia assorted chocolates. 500 the
pound box.
Page & sshaw's chocolates and con-
fectiOns. Danforth's Dependable
nrngs. Market and Second Sts.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1920-10-15
HOUSTON WON'T
HELP FARMERS
Refuses to Lend Hand in
Maintaining Artificial
Prices
IN VERBAL CLASH
WITH S. G. SENATOR

WASHINGTON. Oct. i5-Secretary
Houston reiterated today to represen-
tatlves OF agricultural interests in
conference here that the treasury
would not be a party TO the with
holding OF any commodity from the
Evening journal., 1920-10-15
DRANK IODINE FOR sRUP.

DIES MONIES. Ia.--Bellevlng 1t was
cough sirup. Mrs, Sudine. Davis drank
iodine here. probably she'll recover
Evening journal., 1920-10-15
p n BOXEs ARE on BOOM.

DALLAS, Tex.-Because mail deliv-
cries are slow here, business men
stood in line for hours 10 rent posi-
oiilce boxes on quarter day"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-30
FEW PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT IMPORTANCE
 OF TRANSMISSION

There are few people who drive cars who realize the importance of the tr5hs- mission mechanism, connected with the gear shift lever, and what a bearing 1t has on their pleasure and safety.
 The modern automobile engine runs at speeds anywhere from 800 to 2,So0 r. p. m., and in order to efficiently make use of this power it is necessary to gear It down. On a standard model Cole Aero Eight the reduction ranges from IBIS to on How" to 4.45 to 1 on Thigh"
 A special feature of the Cole drive on high is the use of two standard con- centric gears that slide into each other with no fuss or grind and an entire ab- sence of all chance of back lash. This IS great improvement over the old-time four-tooth engagement.
 The Cole transmission has been made absolutely fool-proof, requiring almost no attention It is contained in an oil-tight housing filled with heavy steam cylinder oil, which provides sufficient fabrication for from 5000 to 5000 miles. The heavy oil also serves to deaden all gear noises.
 Accessibility also leaves nothing to De desired. A fairly good mechanic can re- move the hand hole cover, shift rods ana gears, and replace everything in running order in but little over ten minutes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-30

Female chauffeurs are employed in Ja- pan.
 Automobile fatalities are rated at S.s per 100000.
 Gasoline is a to 10 per cent product of crude oil
 Massachusetts has 21S,500 motor vehicles including all sorts.
 Canada manufactured more than 94,OOo motor vehicles during l9l9
 China, the worlds oldest nation, is building a system of first-class motor highways.
 Travelling at the rate of 115.79 miles an hour is the new worlds record for motor cycles.
 Canada is contracting for 10000 auto mobile license plates and 1,500 motorcycle plates for 1921.
 It is estimated that no less than 5,VvV persons are riding about New York Cny ,in stolen automobiles. hxThere were 1,496,653 open passenger au- somobiles manufactured in the Oniteu States last year Closed cars totaieo 161 000.s
 Natives of West Africa become luii- fledged chauffeurs within three or four weeks from the time they see their ilrse motor vehicle.
 Cows were successfully shipped py motor truck for the Milk Exposition re- cently held in the Grand Central Palace' New York City.
 If ;s estimated that the United States is now using more crude petroleum each month than the whole world used Tn the entire year of 1885.
 Motorists are paying more for gasoline in New York City than in any other
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-30
ASUCCESSS7ORy | OF TIRE WORKER
Rapid Rise of Ohio Boy Reads Almost Like Fairy
 Story

One of the newest success stories in American industry centers around Clifton Slusser of Akron, o.
 Slusser went to work for the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company as a steno- grapher eight and half years ago. He has just been transferred to Los Angeles at highly remunerative salary, as gem eral superintendent of the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company of California, the new Sl5, 600 subsidiary company on the coast. Slusser is only 90 years old.
 Slusser was born in Massillon, O.. and left school at the age of il to start wocK as a glass blower Since then he has been machinists helper, plumber rub Der worker and assistant to the Good year factory manager at Akron. Paul ". Litchfield. Deprived of the chance of a complete education, Slusser studied In night school. donned overalls in the day time and went through every Goodyear factory department.
 Slusser helped organize the Goodyear flying squadron, group Of men eX- perienced in every phase of rubber tire manufacture and ready to stabilize pro- duction and plug up any hole that might occur in the factory. When foremen were on their vacations, Slusser substi- tuted for them. When the superinten- dent of the Canadian plant was taken sick Slusser went up and ran the fac tory. All tu5illeelliiS SquduiOii "iAASAto the machnists and other mechanical men was decided upon. Every one was skep- tical, but Slusser turned the trick.
 Successively he took over the efficiency department, the planning department, the factory expert work, the company's gar age and trucking work, the labor depart ment and the aeronautical work of Good year, all the time studying at nigh, About a year ago he was made per sonnel manager and admitted to the ex- ecutive council, group of five men, who under MT. Litchfeld were respon- sible for the operation of the entire fac tory, now employing over 35,ooO in AN- ron alone.
 Slusser's promotion to complete charge of production at the new plant in the west will start operations in June W@th 5000 men. and which will produce o,ooo tires daily, is the logical climax of his eight and one-half years in Akron, hls wonderful initiative, characteristic "sticl-to-it-iveness" and the manner in which he educated himself at night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-30
PREFERS TO LEND
 MONEY TO MEN

Memphis, May 29.-Tennessee's woman banker, the only woman bank president in the country, while here attending the Tennessee State Bankers Conven- tion. declared she would lend to men in preference to some women, but first class security was an essential.
 She is Mrs. F. J. Runyon, wife of a physician, whose financial institution Is located at Clarksvile, in north central Tennessee. She and the cashier, the wife of the states attorney for the county, are the only officers. All the directors are women.
 ''Men come to me, tell me their brV~ ness and borrow money" she said. Our bank is only seven months old. It's pur- pose is to aid young people who want to save, and that was the prime mo- tive for it's foundation. The idea was car ried out solely by women but a man suggested it.