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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-12
The "One-NIsn" Cars,

To TIC icdito: OF The Times Dispatch:
rienccc gained in riding on The ylcd "onc-
man cars recently placed In opera lion on The
nroad ana Main line I firmly believe chat The
and Main is regarded By The majority Of Eth the
recton, and obviously serving 10 retard
rather than speed up and improve the stree:
car service.
Before The advent or these abbreviated care
on this line patrons we're forced on many occa :
Sions TO walt unreasonable lengths OF time be-
lore their car came along. but in those in
room, which is more than is expected dur
ing tho rush hours. when all transportation Ia :
ever. tho 'one-man car shows UP anu pa roms
arc Invariably greeted with tho piacard CAR
Full In addition 70 this tho operator Of
these one man cars mas nanitcstly moro work
than is possible for him 10 PERFORM and FUR.
thermorc. it scc;rs Impractical carry out the
State law requiring separation OF races and In
the isolated cases where Il is compiled with
white passengers arc moro or Jess annoyed by
colcreh passengers climbing over them in an at
fort to get on and off. which condition is like
wise undesirable and discommoding TO tho
colored patrons.
there is only ono entrance which also serves
as an eXi, tand is controlled by the erator)
an accident occur. uniees hasty exit was at
tempted and gained through the strongly for
titled window.
According to my poin: OF view. Inc Old type
Der TO rropcrly caro- for the travel on that
route, and 20 place these abbreviated ears on
the route now only adds insult 10 injury
lf these cars were placed in service in Rich
pears to the writer :hat II would be s,ncr "a
grant the traction company a sufficient increase
in fare TO meet ihe demands Of the travelling
and suitable OF the larger type would be
provided Tor the convcn innce OF the masses who
cIiAHi.I:s i. o.DoSSELl
Richmond, Va, January s. 1920.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-12
News Of Fifty Years Ago.
tFrom the Richmond Dispatch. Jan. IL. 1900

1t has been known for some days past that a
number OF our leading business men wcic ar
ranging for the cst:bli ShIncnt under the State
laws OF a bank in this city with large capital.
Yesterday a charter was obtained from the Cir
cult Court for bank OF discount and deposit
under the name OF the state Bank of Virginia
with q capital of not less than 100000 more
than 81. 100000; and with tho following, officers:
WiliAm H. Macfarland president; John NJ.
Goddin cashier; ctors--t'ranklin, Stems,
Wallace James Il. l,upuy. T'eter w. Grubbs, Will
liam IL. Tanner. Albert O-dway. John j.. 1,acon.
William :. Donnan. Alexander Cameron Joseph
II. Anderson.
General C,anby has appointed Jacob H. Mann
clerk of the Circuit and County Courts OF
Amelia County. vice II. y. Christian. appoint
ment revoked.
W. T. Robins. real estate agent, sold 81 farm
Of l.. 26S acres on James River, in IIenrico Coun-
~. for $4,000. the highest price yet realized
for such property since the
CAPTAIN r. q; coehlan, secretary Of the Rich
mond Corr and Flour Exchange. has been elect
cd a member of the Richmond Press Club There
Is no more accurate reporter in this tl,an
the secretary.
Governor Walker. and his aid. Colonel owen.
left Saturday for Washington to look after the
admission OF Virginia to the Union.
Married: January 6. ut tho residence of the
brides brother. W: G. r Frayzer. by Rev. Dr.
len Maria Frayzer; all of this city.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-12
A Daily Once Over
Collar the Coin Instead OF Your Neck.

Young man, how much longer Will YOU stick
to 'wilitc collar position with it's scart
recompenee, when you might be getting good
pay with {: chance for advancement IN some
harder job where you might soil your hands?
suppose YOU would have to wear overails and
get .:riny and black?
You surely know some fellows who canno.
wear as good clothes as you do in their work
hut who make great many moro dollars
week. do you not?
IIave yom Inquired out just what this means?
II they can earn as much in two years as you
can ca RI in throo years. why should you waste
year OF time FOR the sake OF The white
cciarc
nasy time. in good clothes, than you Go OF get
said.
i;ut think q moment. Do YOU know that S.
per ut of Tho men sXty-Nve years 70
no. sclf-suytaininG and have to live with rela-
lives or go TO institution at the expense
OF IL. state?
In what sort Of financial condition will you
DC at G5. eh?-Copyrght, 1870
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-12
SHIPPING BOARD INVITES
PROPOSALS FOR FUEL OIL
Thousands OF barrels Needed at Do
mestic Ports to Hun American
Vessels on High Seas.
W. ,c,Y,Scro~

WASltiNCiToN, Jan. li,-Proposals
barrels OF fuel oil AT domestic ports
for the year beginning April !. 1920
were invited today by the Shipping
Board.
During tho current year the esti-
mated consumption of fuel oil at do
mestic ports by Shipping Board YES
sells is put at lo,0o0,u00 barrels. hut
tonnage now in service, il IL eXpccte ed
that about double that amount will
DC used next year. Bids will close
February 2.
Requirements of fuel oil at foreign
bunkerinE stations uf the Shipping
Board Will be covered by separate pro-
posals TO TIC issued ius February.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-12
NV Pals.

"ncn nc sieet of winter Whips the pane
Hnd Boreas nips tho nose
ana n., drlvrs me TO my easy chnir
Wnere bright tho freight eiows.
seek my comrades true and tried
In calf Or leather bound,
ana deep tn some. familiar tale
=, Forget the world goes round.
Great Hugo spins his tragic yarn,
:, or Walter Scott enthralls
win Legends Of the Scottish lochs
and anciont castle walls.
Or Dickens mellow humor charms
TIL far into the night
But leaves me with no aching head
To greet tho morning light.
So let tho snow come drifting down
Knee deep around tho door.
And far across the frozen hills
Let angry northers roar, =.
All comfy In tho cosiest a:us
OF sheltered chimney hooks.
I'm happy with tho f1nest pals
In all the world--my books.
-Minna Irving in the y. Y. Herald.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-12
Not on Political Da.!s.
Grner.I strike Thr.aten.

HUME, Jan. little Tr!bunA today
says general railway Strike on Ian
uary II is threatened. and that In.
government is planning mobilization
OF the railway employees with a view
italian government has decided thai
three representatives OF the railway
men. elected by themselves, shall he in
cluded in the administrative couucij
with all questions as TO terms AN,
service OF the railway workers. Pend.
ing the regulation of the now scale or
tributed among the railWaymnm VIZ
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-12
win Acquire New Plant.

WORCESTER, MASS. Jan. 11.-Of-
hcial announcement will DO made to-
morrow morning of the acquisition OF
the Wickwirc steel Company. Buffalo.
Clinton Wright Wire Company, Il
si6,0oo.000 Massachusetts corporation.
The consolidated interests which VIII
industry in the world. will be known
AS the Wickwjre Spencer Steel Cor
poration. with "a capitalization of more
than 500. 100000. Headquarters VIII be
III maintained here.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-12
Deserter. Form League

GENEVA. Jan. 11:--Twenty-iivc de-
serters, who reached switzerland dur.
ing tho war. have formed IL league"
the object OF which is stated by It's
founders to be defense Of our inter
csts." The members are chiefly from
can or British. The Swiss authorities
say they would DO glad to get rid Of
the dcsertcrs. some OF whom served
as spics Several probably would be
shot If expelled from Switzerland and
compelled to return home.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-12
Dies on Southern T,.,n

!sees Beatty. IS, widow Of Major WIZ WI.
nam ai q: heatty. of Columbus. OHIO.
died suddenly on board a Southern
LIN Ii .hls morning. while en- route to-
winter. The body was taken from
IN me .rain here andf will he returned
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-12

The discovery OF the biggest Aztec pyra-
mid yet found, near Mexico City, is expected
to yield new knowledge Of the ancient pco-
pies of the land What the world most needs
fe a better acquaintance with the peoples Of
the present age and how best to bring them
into agreement as to right methods Of pro-
noting the common good
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-12
pn.tor R~.igna PuIpit,

LYNCHBURG. VA, Jan. ll-Rev. II
L. Cathey. about eight years. pastor Of
reaigned. and vim go Fchr 1 VI i TO ea n
pastorato in Little Rock, Ark. The
church will take steps Immediately to
secure successor to Mr.. Cathey.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-12
Italian loan Over.nh..-,.

R.IME Jan. l1..Ali expectations ms
were surpassed at the close ., Yin In
first week since the lists were ona,nn
Suhhsscriptions have already passed The
iio eva,Yv 10 ooeo,ire mark. and it is he.
ddn the total will exceed III f,fi0 n06
GOO lire. the amount SET &c th.I,-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-12
MONDAY. JANUARY u. 1870.

The American Red Cross announces that
1t will spend $4,000, 900 this Year for the
relief Of distress. There is no ono who will
protest the spending of this sum on tho
ground that it will not be worthily expended.
The Rcd Cross is one agency that is un-
tainted by either selishncss political de-
signs.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-12
Pa.tor Accepts Cell.

MACON, GA. Jan. 11.-Rev. William
Russell owens. of Philadelphia, was
called to the pastorate Of tho First
Baptist Church here today. He was
formerly located In Atlanta and later
In Now York. and recently returned
from overseas work.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-12
Stage StuH.

stage stan.
Been going to coupla shows lately It's
good for mental rust Wonderful how they
WORK in funny things. Here are some:
That fellow is ono Of the biggest guys in
England. He's nobicmnu."
That so? what's his title:'
They call him Saturday. tho Night oC the
Bath
one by Frank Tinney:
Il amt hopeless Tho only hopeless
case is twelve cmpticS.'
Another:
''My brother has Il wooden leg"
That's nothing: my sister has cedar chest"
Answers TO queries:
What is good to clean ivory?"
TRY ShamDoo,'
The house wen. crazy over this one
Did your uncle leave much of esta:c?"
II should say he did; almost a gallon!'
The domestic problem:
An phwat time do ycz have breakfast
Num-
AT $50 Bridget"
Thin so RICH, ahead an don't wal. for me,
AND the screen tells us that you can &c.
good shoe for So but for Il pal. it's different:
Here we Arc:
Respectfully Offering for your consideration
the old:
Hello. Dill: wha,cha soin' t. swear off this
year."
NE: I'm Soin T. swear off any little thing I
can't get, Abe. like drinkin'."
The price os hides has dropped % 10 10 ne-
cent. Theoretically. that means cheaper shoes
But the hide OF tho consumer Is still quoted as
IL luxury.
Someone in si,c New York World is adyert;s-
ing: wanted, bowIesscd girl"
5ot = cents he's got one oC these ap,io,i.
chairs and wants someone to sit on /. who ca
look case.
Why This AMiction.
The sarcastic boarder mot the iandiady
pleasantly enough. but with a prcd!sposi.lon TO
make trouble
Mrs. Bordenaus." he said, IL got riddle to
'et YOU guess. You know that gas burner in
my room that you got squeezed Il won't give
any light and It kcepa whis.linG in pain all the
time? Well. why is It like an advanced tyrc
Of woman, huh?"
because" sad tho boarde. cxplosively, as n
It's a sufferin' JET"
And he dashed madly down the steps he
Tnu;tcrnG:
There, daGsun 'er' Thatn y, hold cru
one Of the greatest labor problems is rigging
things UP that the employer can afford It.
The Stenosrapher's Yell!
Come now Sisters. give our yell
Fcppy dcars, and hearty:
'Now is thr tune fir all good mrn
TO TO the aud OF theur party"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-12

extravaganza to provide such system The
President has recommended it, and stands
ready to approve bill instituting the
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-12

me Democratic donkey broke the ice in
'he presidential pool Thursday night and re-
ported the waters bit chilly, but nevcrthc-
'Ss inc winning inviting to stoul-hearted
and forward-looking men.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-12

victor Berger dcnouncng the American
Legion Is actual proof that sometimes cir
enmstanccs make jackal feel safe in snarI.
ing at a real living lion.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-12

General Alvaro Obregon candidate for the
presidency Of Mexico, has refused tho nomi-
uation of the Labor Socialist party. The
refusal OF such support is his credit In
deed. among the several who have oifered
as candidates, Obregon may he regarded as
the ittest. both III point Of ability and re-
spectablity. However, tho full weight Of
The CarranZa administration is thrown
against his candidacy, and that, also, is to
his credit.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-12

The Colorado State Federation Of Labor
has expelled vice-president and member
of the executive board OF that organization
for alleged activity in the ranks Of tho
{. W. w. This example Of purging it's ranks
OF an element that is dsloyal to our coun-
Try and It's institutions Is one that the or
ganizaton in every State would bo wise to
follow, as it is an clement that is in the
organization for no other purpose but to
spread propaganda OF most vicious char
acter, Identification with which would inevi-
tably bring the federation into public dis
repute and ultimately destroy its influence
IN national progress.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-12
Voice of the People

Letters must give the address, Of
requests. - 'e
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-12

The Panama Assembly has ratified the
peace treaty, and thus becomes member
of the league of nations al the outset the
exchange OF notifications which put it into
effect having taken place at Paris on satur-
day. Brazil. Cuba and some OF the other
republics OF the Western con;nen; had pre-
riously ratified and also become members
With a voice in determining it's initial poll
cies Unless America takes favorable action
soon, it will stand iso'ated2 presenting the
sorry spectacle OF 2 great nation ha wing
repudiated lis own preachments and lent it.
self to undermining the structure in whose
erection il took the leading part
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-12

Procrastinat ion srins at me-
And in his attitude / sec
The hoplcesncss OF waste:
And just ono chance he holds: that
retrieve these days--retrieyc and die,
must not Gricvc, but haste!
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-12
SEEN ON THE SIDE
by HENRY EDWARD WARMER
The CndOnc.

My life is piled with things undone
with wastaso built 'twiNt sun and sun,
with chances passed and gone
~ heap OF trash is in the way
Where i would store new deeds to-day
My castle is a pawn
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-12

AS result Of the war, the government OF
this country has jumped from spending
concern OF 1000, 100000 annually 10 above
S5,000,o 100000, according to estimate Of
government requirements made by the chair
man OF the House Committee on Appropria-
t1ons. He charges many government depart
ments with extravaganza and lack of bust
ness acumen in others, and says that without
! q real budget system there is little hone M
cuTtailing this extravaganza Undoubtedly
I he is correct about the extravaganza and the
need OF budget system, and since his party
controls Congress. it Is squarely up TO that
body to prove its sincerity in decrying the
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-12

Things have come 10 a preiiv naas pr.,
Two departments OF the Federal government
are at such cross-purposes that the one
Charges the other with conspiring TO bring
the other Into disreputc. This situation ie
shown in the charges made by a member OF
the Federal Trade Commission that arrests
OF employees OF the latter in tho recent De
partment OF Justice campaign against Reds
nave been the result OF "fraInc-ups = do
signed 10 build the theory that the commits
ssion is hotbed of Bolshovisin These
charges having been made to tho Senate
Agriculture Committee, it is to be expected
that body will institute a thorough inyesti.
cation TO determine as TO their truth o,
fasity.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-12

DR.. C. Campbell Morgan, the DISTINGUISHED
English divine, says that Whenever a great
country banishes strong drink il must pre-.
pare for revolution" and ne cites as an
example 20 support his argument the reyc-
luton in Russia. which followed the abolish
:nent OF vodka. The sequence OF events does
not necessarily imply that the aboshmcnt
or vodka was the cause Of the revolution
that cause WAS deep-rooted in tyrannic on.
preston OF > masses, with suppression OF
vodka as only incidental contributory cause
for discomfort Present unrest in the United
States no doubt is aggravated by The Danish
ment OF strong drink. but II is a minor in
citement thereto, and will not so much as
cause poilticsl revolution al the ballot box
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-12
Here We Are.

Someone IN shc New York World is advertis-
ing: wanted, a bowlesscd girl"
Eet . cents lc's got one OF these antique
chairs and wants someone to sit on i: who can
look at case.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1920-01-17
CHARGE AGAINST BAKER.

Representative Gallivan, democrat
Of Massachusetts, has attacked Sec
rotary of War Baker because of the
awards Of the distinguished service
medals, the highest honor that can
be paid by the war department TO any
man in the service.
Admiral Sims and O number Of other
naval officers attacked Secretary OF
the Navy Daniels because OF his
awards, arbitrarily made after the
board had made its recommendations
Mr.. Daniels seemed to go out OF his
way to reward the men he liked per-
sonally and. to punish the men he dls-
liked. Among the men personally
popular with him was his brother
in law. to whom he awarded arbitrarl-
" a medal higher than that recon-
mended by the board OF awards TINS
caused a storm Of criticism. ss.sln
But Secretary Daniels offenses were
as nothing, compared with the record
made by Secretary Baker If Congress
man Gallivan's statements arc true.
He shows that about five hundred ana
fifty officers have been given the dis-
tinguished service medals, and thirty
three civilians.
The strangest part of it all IS that
only one private was found worthy Oh
such honor, ,.,.. .R.r .rt
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1920-01-17
ANOTHER WAR THREATEEs.

Press dispatches indicate that an
other great war is imminent, After Its
drunken orgy of freedom for every
body who professed bolshevism, the
soviet government of Russia got down
to business. The soldiers and work
mems organizations were abolished
No more voting as to whether there
should be attack or retreat was al
lowed. Everything savoring OF ipsub'
ordination wwas suppressed by firing
squads No man capable of bearing
arms was asked IL he would serve. He
was drafted. Workmen were CON-
PEELED to work, whether they liked il
or not. Arms were manufactured al
high speed of production. Food for
soldiers was seized. wherever found
and the peasant was told to produce
more, regardless Of whether he was
to be benefited by such production.
Never in its palmiest days, did au
tocracy WELD such ruthless power
The result is that Lenine has wor
everywhere. He has crushed, all active
opposition, and now the rest of Europe
trembles before his unrestrainet
power, his satiable ambition. his de
termination Ito impose bolsheyisn
upon humanity generally.
Should peace he made with bolsle-
yism. its propaganda for the over
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1920-01-17
NOT A STEP LIVELY

f4g.. v
The Las Vegas optic says there are
some people, there who object to lssu
ing bonds for more school houses and
four hundred children are on the
streets without facilities for educa-
ton. One of the residents indicates
that he may move away to escape
helping children being ignorant, by
paying his pro, rata. The individual
should buy his ticket to some unuls-
covered land. Albuquerque does not
want him. What town, does? The op-
tic says-andr it goes for Albuquerque
as well now that this city is about 10
provide for more school houses:
"f few more of the type that this
man represents would sell out ana
move away the better would the CITY
become. Property owners who are 50
narrow visioned as to be unable 10 see
that poor school system reduces me
value of their property and that pet-
tered conditions would raise the value
are a drag and hindrance to. the TO-
cality in which they reside. The prog
ress of the city in which they reside
is lmpeded that much. They need no.
feel that the community VIII do,i
sackcloth and ashes at their removal,
rather it would call for a celebration
of Joy and gladness,s because the
chances for securing new citizeh
with ideas not contained within
narrow groove are just that much bet
ter"
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1920-01-17
~AFrER YOU, ALPHoNsE."


Senior cabrera of Mexico asked sen
ator Fall and his committee to toui
Mexico on government train ana
learn that everything Is lovely down
there. Senator Fall has replled Win
thanks, saying that the committee
knows 1t would be treated royalty py
the Mexican officials, but If venturhs
beyond the area where federal con
trol exists, to interview factions 1or
information, the Americans would De
charged with encouraging rebels. bu'
If Senior Cabrera will go before the
committee at San Antonio. railway
ticket from any point in this county
will be paid for. though the govern,
ment here does not provide specia'
trains for witnesses, The America''
committee is lending q. willing ear ~
representatives OF all factions In Mex *.
leo who can give information that WIZ
reveal conditions and point q way 70
better the situation, so that the CON-.
mittee may recommend TO the Uniteo
State senate what course this coun-
try should pursue.