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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-09-14
MARKET STERILIZATION
URGED upon GROWERS
Senator Underwood Addresses
Peanut Association and Ad-
yiscs Collective Marketing.
tBy Associated Prcss.l

MONTGOMERY. Sept. 13.-Organi-
cation and cooperation between tho
growers. with collective marketing,
were urged as q means of STABILIZE
ing the price OF peanuts In the face
OF falling prices and adverse eN-
Underwood in an address to the con-
yention Of the United Peanut Assoc
citation of America this afternoon.
The senator discouraged the idea
OF seeking protective tariff for the
peanut and peanut by-products in
dustry. asserting that present condi-
lions confronting |: were the natural
result OF war. which would gradual
~ adjust themselves. He candidly
told his audience that such readjust-
ment always affected the producer OF
the raw material first and It was his
opinion that great difficulty would
be experienced in securing tariff
on the single industry which after
all was intcr-relatcd with all others
With nearly $50 producers. repre-
scntatives of cleaners. crushers and
brokers attending, the convention
Was o organized; at 10 o'clock today
chair. Sena:or-dcsignate J. Thomas
Helm. of Alabama. being the princi-
pal speaker Of the morning. who in
the course of his address congratu-
South for the remarkable output that
had met their efforts when they
adopted this crop after the ravagGs
paired their finances.
| Following Senator Underwood this
afternoon. Judge John r, Tyson
| nominee-elect for congress from the
second Alabama district. spoke piedg
| ing his best efforts TO securing legis-
lation. IL 1t was found necessary that
| would insure the peanut grower n
| W. w. Webb. of the Georgia Peanut
| Growers Association. was the last
| speaker, who reviewed the work OF
that organization and his efforts in
| conjunction with others in securing
National Legislation for the benefit
| of the farmers.
Tuesdays sessions will be taken
up with shaping policy for the
| National Association and AN addroes
| by e. W. Holman. of the National
Farm Board Association.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-09-14
SHIPPING BOARD PUTS ON
BOAT TO NEWPORT NEWS
New Limo Operates Down James
River From Clarcmont-Round
Trips Daily.
Try Associated Press

PETERSBURG. Sept. 13.-The first
steamer passenger service on tho
James River since the withdrawal Of
the Old Dominion boats early in tho
spring was inaugura;ed yesterday
when boat was placed in operation
between Claremont and Newport News
and Norfolk by tho u. S. Ship
ping Board. The new line was placed
In operation by the government to
serve the needs of tho wooden unit
OF the emergency fleet now anchored
In the Clarcmont harbor. but both
freight and passengers viii be car
ricd for the public.
Round trips Will DO made daily by
the steamer seven days week, and
will do much towards. clearing the
Claremont and the neighborinG coun-
service since the withdrawal of both
the Old Dominion day and night
steamers. the steamer OF the Rich
mond-New York line not calling at
this town. No stops will be made
between Clarcmont and Newport
News by the boat, which has ca
pacity of several hundred passengers
and several hundred tons of freight
y larger steamer is being over
hauled in Norfolk preparatory to be-
ing placed on the line. which will re-
main in operation as long as the
emergency fleet is anchored at Clare
mont, according to officials of the
fleet.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-09-14
A Charming Beauty

You will find her in the home. OF
the street, or at any social function
She Is The centre OF attraction be-
cause she possesses clear. soft
smooth. refined and exquisite COM
plexion.
You. too. may become a charming
beauty" by using DR.. Biair's Cream
Of Cucumber. 4 preparation that has
been a complexion aid for q quarter
of a century. IL is used in place OF
powder for red, coarse. oily and shiny
skins. and rough, spotted. wrinklcd
compilations. 1t Will not rub. dust
or blow off like powder and one ap-
pllca.ion lasts all day.
DIR. Blair's Cream Of Cucumber Is
guaranteed to contain essence OF
cucumber. which renders the skin
beautifully clear. soft. smooth and
healthy. 1t will not grow hair, but
does prevent blackheads. is excellent
for sunburn. tan. and will, In time
remove all wrinkles. soc and sl.o0
in white and flesh colors. at all drug
and department stores.-Adv
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-09-14
AMERICAN VlCE-CONSUL
RETURNING FROM BREST
Snid Tint John v. Jordnn's Vacation
Has Nothing to DO With
Trouble nj Dance.
BY Associated Press

by Associated frcss
WASHINGTON. Sept. l3.-John V
Jordan. OF Ashevi!le, y. c., American
vice-consul at Brest. France. Is re-
turning home on leave. A, the STATE
Department today II was stated that
his return was in no way connected
with the trouble which developed nj
a dance given by him in Bresi
hotel on August 5. In which number
Of men wearing the uniforms o!
French naval officers and several
mem hers OF the American army anu
navy graves registration services
figured.
During the dance man in French
naval uniform entered the ball room
and was informed by Mr.. Jordan that
the dance was private one. An alter
cation followed In which COM
panions OF the man in the naval uni
form took part. Several guests OF
Mr.. Jordan joined in to protect the
cc-consul
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-09-14
FLOOD MAINTAINS SILENCE
REGARDING G0VERNORSHlP
Refuses to Deny or Affirm He VIII
be Ia ltncc Against III. ST.
George Tucker.

asker concerning his Intentions
regarding the govcrnorship. Repre-
sentative Hal D. Flood, who came 10
Richmond to attend the meeting Of
the State Democratic COMMITTEES last
night, declined to break tho sphynx-
like silence he has maintained for
months. lie refused to deny or at
firm.
They are all asking me the same
question" said the Congressman,
land l give them all the same an,
swer: ] don't know what L shall DO;
Mr.. Flood was in conference at
Murphy's yesterday afternoon with a
group OF prominent Democrats
Among them were John NJ. Purcell,
chairman OF the CITY Democratic
Committee. and Clyde w. Saunders, Of
Richmond. The local party leaders
also paid their respects to Senators
Glass and swanson. The two SEN
ators met many members Of the State
committee during their stay here,
crincing lively interest in the verbal
reports thus obtained as to the prog
reSs OF the national campaign in the
different districts. Both of the Vir-
GINA Senators are in fine physical
condition and optimistic regarding
party prospects at large.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-09-14
MANY CONVICTED
Game Wardens Prosecute 3,O30 Violin
tors of Dog Lnw and Collect
Slh.flih In I,Incs

Since July /. officials Of the Depart
ment OF Game and Inland Fisheries
report, game wardcns in Virginia
violations of the dog law and fines
Of sl5,s90 have been imposed. War
dens OF the department have de-
failed to pay taxes.
Figures for 1919 show that during
the year S26o.039.s3 was collected in
taxes on approximately $4,000 ca
mines in Virginia OF this amount
county boards OF supervisors have
been compelled 10 pay out s2O.o2ISI
IN damages to sheep owners and So
by dogs. rhe year prior to the en-
actment OF the present dog law the
State collected only $1,000 in dog
lax. More than 100000 in taxes will
be collected on dogs in Virginia this
year.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-09-14
KESsLER, THE AMERICAN
CHAMPAGNE KING, IS DEAD
Famous on Two Continents for
Lavish Display and Enter
tainmcnt.
DID VALUABLE WAR WORK
Founded Permanent Blind Relief
Fund for Soldiers OF France, Eng.
land and Bclgium-Was Noted as
Lover OF Art.
DID VALUABLE WAR WORK
10y Universal scryice.l


PARIS, Sept. l3.-Gcorge Kessler,
the american Champagne King" died
today in Paris Funeral services will
be held at the American Church Of
Paris Friday. The burial will be In
The Pierre Lachaise Cemetery In
Paris.
Kessler meant nothing 10 the Broad
way Of today. but to the devotees OF
the flashing. dazzling taoroughfare OF
decade or two ago. the name was
associated with all that made Broad
way notable. Kesslcr attained fame
as head of the wine Arm OF Kesslcr
" Co. for whose interest he repre-
eentcd several famous manufacturers
of expensive and rare brands OF
French champagne, In his effort to
make the wines. whose sales he de-
sired TO encourage popular he spared
through wine agents entertained on
q scale that was more than kinkly.
WINS Lavish Entertainer.
The echoes o! kcssier's art!es were
heard throughout the country. In
later, years he lived and chicrtained
on the same lavish scale In Europe.
and his name knew fame In every
capital OF Europe;
of kcsslcr shine with brilliance. HIS
furioua plung!ns in the stock market.
where he lost and won overwheimlnsi
George Kcssler waa always n 'front.'
page ngucr.
when the war broke out Kesslcr
he Immediately laid the foundation
for one Of the most ncedful and sue
cesstul war charities. He started .he
Permanent Blind Relief War Fund
Tor Tn" soldiers OF Englani. France
and Belgium. He paid into this large
sums Of money from his own purse
and auppieman.e this by vigorous
International campaign, which placed
the fund in a position 10 do great
a lover Of ar arr. Ills collections have
always been famous. and In pre-, war
days, when things TO write aSout
were few. the furnishings OF kess-
lcr's various homes were meat Tor
the art critics and beauty lovers.
Eess!cr was the son Of DIR. and Mrs.
Adolph kcsslcr. who for long time
occupied the residence presented
stree, and Fifth Avenue. lie was
born January %. 1853 He started in
business in his teens an! won wealth
and fame by dint o. hard work and
a brilliant personality.
kcsslcr's bachelor days were cele-
bratcd on two continents. The parties
IN his apartment at Fifth,. Ayenueu
and Thirticth street, New York, and
IN his London and Partisan homes;
splcndor. In 1905. Kcssler's bachel-
orhood days were ended He mar
ricd Mrs. Cora Parsons Tyler. n wo-
man OF beauty and culture. IT was
famous gondola party In London. In
which he transformed the court Of
the Savoy Hotel in London into
miniature Venice. The courses were
artists as Caruso. Edna May and
others entertained.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-09-14
SAY MERCURIAL POISONING
CAUSED DEATH OF ACTRESS
Result OF Autopsy Clears PIckofrd of
Suspicion I'm Case OF Olive

PARIS. Sept. l3.-"Olive Thomas
died from the effects OF mcrcur!aI
poisoning. No traces OF violence were
Uncovered at the autopsy"
That was the verdict today OF the
es,igation OF her death a permit
10 ship the body to America was is
sued Immediately. The verdic, is q
complete clearance OF Jack Pickford,
her husband. OF the suspicion limited
at By several Paris papers to the ef-
feet that jealousy might have
prompted quarrel which resulted in
tragedy. Pickford is expected back
In Paris Wednesday TO make ar
engagements for bringing the body of
his late beautiful young wife TO
America
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-09-14
BURY w. L. SHERROD, WHO
WAS KILLED IN NORFOLK
Detail OF Police from City by Sea
Accompanies Body to
Rich m nnd.

Body OF William l.. Sherrod. aged
81, late member OF the Norfolk po-
lice force. who was killed in that
city Thursday while directing traffic
at City Hall Avenue and CRANKY
Street when a trolley car jumped
the track and ran him down. was
brought TO Richmond Saturday ac-
companied by three traffic policemen
from Norfolk. The body was met by
detail of police from the local de-
Green.
Shcrrod had been on the Norfolk
police force two years. He Is sur
vired by his widow. who was Miss
Eva Messlck. of North Carolina, :
year-old daughter, Neva. his parents.
Two brothers and two sisters.
The funeral took place Sunday az
ternoon at 1890 o'clock
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-09-14

the Corporation Court here this aft
crnoon on the charge OF attacking q
he was sentenced to electrocution
November 10 at the state Penitenti-
AIRY. The jury considered tho case
eight minutes. Although Williams
had previously confessed the crime,
no pleaded not guilty upon arraign-
mcnt today and denied any knowledge
Of the crime.
On account of previous attempt
TO lynch the negro. he was taken this
afternoon to the state prison. Will
Jams was brought here this morning
from Roanoke. where he had been in
carccratcd since the attempt by mob
to lynch him was frustrated.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-09-14
RELIEF ORGANIZATION
NEAR EAST LOSES HEAVILY
Supplirs Valued mt Muny Hundreds OF
Thousands Of Dollars Stolen
from Americans.

CONSTANTINOPLE. Sept. 13.-Sup-
plies valued at many hundreds OF
thousands OF dollars have been stolen
from the American organizations for
relief in the Near East recently. ac.
cordlng to evidence placed before
Charles Allen. American consul hero
These losses have been partly due IL
the work of dishonest employees in
Asia Minor and Armenia, but there
are also indications that while the
goods were In transit from the United
IL is related that on the body OF
an American chauffeur who had been
shot by bandits, was found letter
from a relief worker to superior
officer. stating that in one shipment
of supplies there was a shortage OF
goods valued at $4,000.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-09-14
SAYS FIRST DOSE
GAVE HER RELIEF
Well Known Virginia Lady
Gives Sensational Endorse
ment for Plant Juice.
STOMACH & LIVER TROUBLE
Since Taking Plant Juice,
Sleeps Well and Is Feeling
the Best She Has in Years.

Among the thousands OF statements
made for the famous new herbal prep
aration, Plant Juice. none is OF greater
interest than that of Mrs. Mary Stew
art, who resides at No. 427 Walker
Street Mrs. Stewart has lived in
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-09-14
Woman Swallow. por,on.

Mrs. Julia McLane. aged 20, Of
to Grace Hospital yesterday after
noon In critical condition as the
result of accidently swallowing
tablets OF bichlorlde Of mercury. AL
though her condition is serious. II is
believed that she Will recover.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-09-14
SCOTLAND FEELS QUAKE

Inhabitants of County OF Perth Rude.
~ Awakened From Sleep
by Shock.
Thy Associated Presal
COMRIE. COUNTY OF PERTH,
SCOTLAND. Sept. 13.--An earthquake
shock was experienced here this
morning. Tho Inhabitants were
awakened when their beds and furni.
turc were shaken by the shock.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-09-14
NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS
OF LEGION IN CLEVELAND
AdJutnnt Arrives With Records From
indianapolis, and VIII Stay
Until Convention.
fBy Associated Press,

tBy associated l'res5.
CLEVELAND, Sept. 13.-This city
will be national headquarters for the
American Legion until the close OF
the annual convention. September 20.
The clerical staff. headed by Lemuel
Boiles, national adjutant, began ar
irving with the records Of the legion
today.
a campaign to raise $4,000 to de-
fray the expenses of the convention,
which opens September 81, is under
way.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-09-14
U. S. CRUISER PITTSBURGH
T0WED INTO LIBAU ROADS

Lighter Conl. Ammunition nnd Proyi-
siOns OF Vexsei That Went
Aground on Rocks.
tBy Associated Prcas)
LONDON, Sept. 13.-The United
States armored cruiser Pittsburgh.
which went aground last week on the
rocks off Libau, In the Baltic Sea, was
towed into Libau Roads Saturday,
after her coal. ammunition and provl.
sions had been lightered. according
from Libau today
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-09-14
Georr. w. shIebIer Die,.

George w. Shieblcr Dies.
NEW YORK. Sept. l3-George w.
Shieibler aged ~, OF Brooklyn.
wealthy manufacturer OF s!lverware.
died In n Brooklyn hospital today. He
was n native of Baltimore
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-09-14
NEGRO KILLS PROMINENT
FARMER WITH SHOT GUN
Brother. OF james Faulkner Also
Observation-Disclosures Is CuuEht

MACON. GA. Sept l3.-James
Faulkner. prominent farmer OF
who was mortally injured from gun
shot wounds Inflicted by Josh Spill :
ers. a negro. died tonight. His
brother. John. who was also wound ed
by Spillers. Is in a hospital.
Posses of armed white men were
securing Jefferson County in the
hope OF finding Spillers. Reports
reaching here late tonight said the
negro had been CAPTURED
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-09-14
Military Agreement Directive

PARIS. Sept l3.-Baron De Greffer.
Belgian ambassador to France. today
informed the Foreign Office OF the ac-
ceptance by Belgium of the Franco
Belgian military agreement, to be-
come effective Immediately.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-09-14

an encyclopedia, published by tho
Argyle Publication Company. OF New
York. Both articles touch upon
Richmond historically, and stress Is
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-09-14
Chamber Adverti.e, RIchmond.

Articles descriptive OF Richmond,
recently have been prepared by the
Chamber OF Commerce for use in
Golfers New World Atlas and
Gazateer. and for revised edition of
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-09-14

laid upon tho city as an educational.
manufacturing. jobbing and distribute
ing center for the South Atlantic Sea-
board.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-03-24

! longer am engaged to Jack the more
realize this
You see types are our passion. And
there were SO many different ones in
the place. I felt very much a woman
OF the world as we sat and speculat-
ed in that idle and chummy fashion
that only artists know, about the oc.
cupants at the other tables Brixy
thinks it's too bad that l am not
allowed out more by myself at night
He says it's impossible to develop
either style or point of view with
out mingling in ones own way with
ones fellowmen. l know that he is
right.
Sometimes I am SO utterly in SYM
pathy with Brixy's moods almost
forget that he is man; but l can't
truthfully say that / think he ever
for one moment forgets that 1 am a
woman. No-hardly.
The soft light and the dreamy music
invited us to get sentimental, and We
did Brixy told me that he had always
loved me, but was not in a position
to marry. Hated the thought of the
chains involved in that state, anyhow.
l confessed to the same emotions, and
we were very happy and sad
We danced a few times, and he
held me so close that felt quite help
less. Such dances
It's queer to realize that one can
be fond of two men at the same time,
and yet I'm quite sure that it is pos
sible. Brixy is so romantic. so tender
and SO grateful for look or the
slightest caress given in passing.
We just sat and allowed our souls
to be soothed by the music, and said
but little after the last dance. But
there was great understanding be-
tween US somehow.
once 1 leaned over and peered at
the dancers in the next room. and
saw-my Jack dancing with a girl
(To be continued.)
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-03-24
The Diary of an Engaged Girl
BY Phyllis PHILIPPE

Well. such funny things have hap
pened. am here in my room, at
twelve-thirty, once more disgraced.
/ am also disillusioned. have dis
covered that even fiances are not al
ways what they seem to be,
After the family left for the thea.
ter this evening, l got desperately
lonely and called up Brixy. He came
like a shot, and we grinned at each
other like pair Of pirates. as We
found ourselves alone for the first
time In aeons. How that man under
stands women. Me, in especially.
We sat and talked for an hour, and
l told him all about the way l felt
restless and eager to live alone for
years to come.
He sympathized, as he always does.
and told me that that was the Joy
and the curse of being an artist
Then we discussed the situation
sanely, and he advised me to get onto
myself, and let the artist in me have
a chance. He knew of a studio to
let, moderate. and all that, and sug-
sested that l take it the next day, and
paint there in peace every afternoon
instead of walking or visiting. 1t was
a wonderful paradise he opened up to
me.
l am going to do it tomorrow. I
must have the right to self.expression
or go mad. l have so many things to
do. and simply cannot stand my pres
ent sort Of existence any longer
linen Brixy asked me to come out
and nave dance with him and a bite.
l got my things on and we slipped out
or the house, feeling deliciously clan
destine and wicked.
We went to restaurant that he
knows of. and got cosy table in a
corner all by ourselves where we
could watch the people. Brixy and I
have so many tastes in common. The
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-03-24

Sunday, March 2s.-Topic: Our
Country's Need of Christ. Acts All.
II; Rom. 10:12-15. (Home Missionary
Meeting).
Some Bible Hints.
The countrys builders must build on
Christ's principles or their work will
fall. ". III
Where in all the world is the coun.
try that has succeeded without Christ I?
Nowhere. National salvation is in
him. (v. IL.
Chrlst alone can weld our different
natlonallt1es together, without him we
are divided. ". 12.)
Our country needs Christ to be pro-
CANNED; hence the need of preachers
anu money to support them. ". 14)
Suggestive Thoughts.
Christ is brought by men and wo.
men to men and women: He flows
into our country's life through human
lives. through acts of service.
The men of the woods, the lumber.
Jacks far from home influences need
Cnrlst deeply. and the church must
take Him to them. Why give the devil
free field
Inc immigrant needs Christ. Often
ne comes from lands dark with ignor
ance, his own mind dark. He will
understand the Christ of kindness. If
we 40 not bring him into contact with
Christ he will bring evil upon US.
Inc supremacy of the leadership OF
christ must be established through
the church. 1t is ours to say whether
Aniefica shall De Christian or heather.
Few illustrations.
The foreigner judges Christianity by
.he treatment we give him, and he
mas not had square deal. We have
cneer1ully adopted the doctrine of the
melting pot and have forgotten that
the fires may burn US.
We have slums in our cities. Tester.
Ing spots. Better housing laws win
help to cure the evil, but only Christ
can transform the broken men and
women that live in them.
Hungry children! Yes, many. IN our
cities. One church in Denver provides
milk, crackers, and cookie for 2 cents
10 children that have the money, for
nothing to those that have not. This
church cares for the children while
their mothers are at work.
thousands of miners - foreigners.
mostly-are scattered throughout our
land. They live in physical darkness.
and often in spiritual night Only the
church can bring light, healthful
amusement, recreation, and clean So
cial life to them.
To Think About.
why do we need home missions?
What home missions are needed in
our community?
What responsibility have we for
home missions?
Cluster Of Quotations.
Religion is the only force that I
have ever heard of that does actually
transform the life; and the proof of
the transformation is to be found all
over the world. and is multiplied and
repeated as Christianity gains fresh
territory in the n-Christian world
Woodrow Wilson
The interest of the hour is the COS.
pei of Jesus Christ. If that does not
save us, nothing else can.-Henry Wa
terson.
I saw your church advertised as
home-like": I was homesick and |
Cameo. F. Reisner.
Help us to get churches adequate to
hold folks of the negro race that would
attend church. We need social centres
and social workers. We want contact.
You can't save us by contact-C. A.
Findley