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INSTRUCTION

Local Instruction Glasses d3
MEN-BOYS-Namesw wanted. over ia. wish.
ing To become government railway mail
clerks. st33sIo5 month. Answer imme-
diatey NJ IL. Every Evening 0fice.
WOMEN -GI RBS-Names wanted. over III,
wishing Ia become government postal
clerks. Commence s1anO Answer imme-
diately. VI II. Every Evening Otfice
Musical. Dramatic, Dancing II
NCING-Tuesday Thursday. Saturday
evenings. Beginners classes, Monday.
Wednesday. Friday evenings. Private in
struction by appoin tment. Avenue Dance
land Eden Hall building.
Private instr rtion IS
MODERN BUSINESS co URSEs- Private
individual instruction. Day school sl5s
night school, So per month. Diplomas. Po-
sitions secured. Fall term starts SeptFm-
Der 1. Enrollments now being made Hines
Private Business College. t02 W. Twent v
second street. Phone 1927 W.
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Rooms and Board. 81
ROOM AND BOAkD-For refined young
man Phone s131.
WEST ST. p00-Rooms for rent.
w. THIRD ST. aO2-Large front room,
furnished all convenicnces
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-12

merchants have made prices lower to
conform 20 tho general failing of. In
many instances a dollar or two has
been taken of the price of such hats
as were extremely popular and. there
fore. afforded n ready sale.
Collars Arc Down.
One of the considerable reductions
noted was in collars. Nearly every
standard make Of collar is now -
cents. whereas 4: sold for 30 and 81
and even 40 cents. II one is cvntcn;
TO attire himself in an outit consist
ing Of suit, overcoat. shoes ana hat OF
a medium grade, 1t can bc accom-
pl!shed even ut the leading stores
there for not more than 500 for the
entire bill ftcm!zcd, this b.n would
be fcllpwS.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-12

pledged BY 80 per cent of our
churches II Is needless to say that
when the other churches have re-
ported we will exceed our quota Of
*270.0o0 by n substantial margin"
Right Rev. William Cabcll Brown,
ID. D.. Bishop OF the Diocese OF Nir-
Ginia. expressed his deep qualification
upon the result OF the campaign.
Since my return from England.
which was about the middle OF De-
cember." said Bishop Brown. 81 have
had occasion to visit practically every
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-12
Low Grades Giut Market.

Underwear, according 70 the warmth.
is priced at from sl.25 10 S2.5Q. all
wool union suits reaching 10 IS. There
is not mitch demand for the thicker
wear. as most Of the new hygiene
ana health rules favcr summer gar
mcnts. In the lower grades Of stuff
there is q giut on the market because
In the last several years, and notably
during the war when wages were at
their crest, the most expensive and
highest grades were demanded. and il
was next 10 impossible to sell Off the
lesser qualities. Now there Is re-
duction .: about % per cent In all
the lower grades.
One OF the baromctcrs Of the price
reductions il tho prices which are
paid by tho manufacturer fer the In
Dor which IS figured into the cost OF
production and which is carried along
all the way down TO the customer,
So far rs can he learned. tho retailers
point out. there hns not been any
apprcciablo reduction in this branch
OF production cost.
Piece Goods DROP.
1t is shown that the reduction in
piece etphs NI4Nb HiN' IEbA ~
tailored can l.. accomplished quick or
and ~ a larger figure. due TO the tact
that labor figures III nominal way
compared with the place that il takes
in the tailoring cf n garment such
as a salt or cvcrcoat. In the one
ease the cost OF material Is the leading
factor. retailers point out. and IN tn.
other IL is labor almos, entirely. Even
III the weaving of cloth for dress pur-
poses the process is infinitely more
complex shan In plain white cotton
clcth TO bc soll in the bolt.
one OF the noticeable drops in
prices has boon in boys clothlnE. In
the better grades. blouscs which sold
FOR $50 at the beginning OF tho sea-
son, are now ~ cents; those s2.5o are
sl.45. Youngsters ovcrcoats which
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-12

part OF the diocese. 1t Is hard for
mo to express my gratitude for what
has been accomplished for the ma
tion7widc campaign. The efforts OF
our people have resulted in large and
generous gifts which have enabled
tho church TO enlarge and strengthen
It's work within tho borders OF the
diocese. and make very large con-
tributions for the extension OF tho
church's work throughout tho world.
AS deeply rs l appreciate, how
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-12
BIG EPISCOPAL CAMPAIGN
FOR $4,000 IS SUCCESS
Half or Dioccscs i'm Virginia Have
Raised Total of $225, 900,
* Spuprf

Incomplete returns prove conclus-
lively that the nat!on-widc campaign
of the Protestant Ep:scopa. Church in
the Diocese or Virginia was com
plete success. according to announce
ment made last nigh. by Rev. q. Mac
I.aren Brydon, treasurer Of tho do
cesc and in charge OF campaign head
quarters.
our aim was to raise 4 total of
S21o.0o0 this year in the diocese" said
Mr.. Bryaon. and OF 4 total of 17C
parishes exactly cighty-nvc. or one
half. have reported results OF their
every member canvass. which shows
that 4 total OF $4,000 has been
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-12
SLASH CLOTHING PRICES
Upper CENT IN 8 MONTHS
Voluntary Cuts by Retailers Bring
Costs Down Toward Pre-
War Levels.
cospLETn OUTFIT FOR 500
Downward Trend Started About
September IL Was at First
Scarcely Noticeable, Then Prices
Break rs Much as 10 Per Cent.

An exhaustive survey OF the retail
price situation as il affects itle ha-
besdaSher and the mems furnishing
establishments made ny tile Times
.Ditpatca shows that prices have fan
cnS from onc-ffth 10 oae.third dur
inE the las, three months. IL some
instances, notably the prices OF mems
shirts, tho Gu, Is nearly 80 per cent.
Tls survey reveals dangc in con
dipons hardly believed possible with
inas a short period OF time.
beginning September - the retail.
mons clothing market has shown 4
STEADY downward trend--not SEN
saysonal a, FIRST and barely perccp;i-
BILE TO the public. but nevertheless
continuous until Yesterday rs much as
sIf reduction is shown in suits and
ovsTcoats. Illustrating n desire 10 he
tair about the matter merchants. who
were asked FOR prices. exhibited bills
aHh Invoices which showed that in
most OF the regular stock Of the bet
ter grades goods were being sold a,
close 20 what they cost.
pDn merchant took down box OF
SHIRTS a; random from his shelf which
were priced TO tho customer at siO.5d
e!ch. He then turned t. a
lccse-icaf book containing the
bill sent TO him and under the
same number i; showed that the shirts
cost him $40 a dozen. 1t is shown
that the general downward tendency
of the market has affected all lines
and though letters and kilograms en-
hihited BY the merchants showed tina,
most Of the higher grade stuff could
n3t be replaced for ans less than II
WIS formerly bought reductions
have voluntarily been made in many
instances.
Showing the difference in three
months the following bill OF goods
was bought by one OF the customers
oC y retail store September l. and
represented 4 complete ou;n: Bcsid,
EtRre given the prices which 1. would
cost today. showing 4 substantial re-
d1ction which has been slow but
which in the long run has amounted
TT an Impressive figure:
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-12

over. The financial results OF tho cam
paign. the spiritual results 'arc even
more far-reaching. The campaign
has resulted in giving our people Il
moro accurate knowledge OF the
hecds OF the diocese and OF the world
Preaching missions viii continue ut
III o'clock this morning and ut s
o'clock this evening at Grace Church
and Emmanuel Church. Brook nm.
Rev. Mercer l.. Logan. ID. D.. OF
Charleston. S. c.. Is preaching to con-
greSations which tax the capacity OF
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-12

Looks like 1T least
n $500 box Of sta
tionery packed in
rose color box. spe-
c.aliy for Christmas
giving. Contains 96
sheets of rose and
tints. envelopes 10
match.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-12
Mcinlcr IL InnxIrfr,l.

Josopt weimer was convicted Of
the charge Of contributing - the de-
'tnIuencH OF a person under the age
az IS years by II jury III Hastings
Court Yesterday and y ivcn one year
III Jail and placed under bonds in the
sum OF S5ou. y motion to set aside
was orcrrulcd. to witch except ions
were noted. This indicates that tho
cas-" viii lie taken to the Suprenl.
Court OF Virginia, ii is declared.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-12

Ono of the consideruble reduclinns
1000
400
:. S.tIli
$4,000

The wearcr Of this OUTFIT would be
respectfully and neatly dressed. There
would be nothing fastidious or cspc-
cially CLASSY in his external make
up, but 1t would satisfy the demand
for outward dress. That would be
what an average man would want.
admitting that he desired to spend n
REASONABLE, sun,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-12
Mrs. Meredith ,mur,,,s

MIS-. WILLIAM Mcrcdith. OF Mere
dithville. Va. who underwent an
operation at the Retrea; for the Sick
last week. is reported as being iru-
proved. and is now able to see her
friends. Mrs. Meredith has a daugh-
ii"r OF Mrs. Halle [. Davis, of 1871
Floyd Avenue.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-12

sold for $50 in September are now as
lev as si2.95. and suits which sold
:or So are going for sli.5. There
has also been 4 reduction of from
IL cents 20 so cents in neckwcar OF
various kinds
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-12

Grace Church. and tho services there
today arc expected to bring out
many who have not yet been ablo to
henr MIR. Losan. who is q pulpit ora
tor OF remarkable force.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-12
Given Police Ious-.

}. J. Berry. assistant keeper OF
iamblc's Hill Park. was sworn I'm mn
a special officer and given police
powers by City Clerk Alfred III. Me
Dowcll Yesterday
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-12

This represents a reduction on the
whole outfit of about s3l75. Shoes in
vfrious stores which sold as high as
sc are now going for ssS5. Though
there has been no break at the fac
tories in the price Of hats. several
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-12

Licensed to Marry.
clerk Walter Christian yesterday
issued a marriage license to Charles
Evans and Widely G. Cottrcll.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-09-22
NEW YORK BOMB
MYSTERY YETFAR
FROM SOLUTION
Threat to Blow Up Gus
tom-House Fails to
Materialize.
ALL PRECAUTIONS TAKEN
AND CLERKS GET HOLIDAY
New Bedford Officials Are
Warned of Alleged Contern-
plated Outrages.
TBy Associated P.ess. ]

NEW YORK. Sept. 21.-Department
OF Justice and police officials ad-
mitted tonight that five and onc-half
days investigation has failed to solve
the mystery OF the explosion In Wall
street last Thursday. which cost
thfrty-five lives and property damage
running into the millions.
Officials generally agree that the
explosive was carried into the finan-
cial district on ramshackie wagon
left standing ut the curb in front of
the assay office just before noon.
Hundreds OF clues have been obtained
as to the Identity Of the driver and
his wagon, but many of them are con-
Trajectory and officials have begun
the long and arduous task of running
all OF them down and trying to draw
correct conclusions therefrom
bomb Threat Fails to Develop.
a warning that the custom house
was to be destroyed at z. NJ. today,
which was received in the mail yes
terday by William II. Edwards, col
lector OF internal revenue. brought
thousands OF the curious to the soene
at the appointed hour and resulted in
a half holiday for many clerks en-
ployed in the building. The bomb
threat, however. failed to develop and
confirmed the belief of officials at tho
time II was received that It was either
hoax or the work OF some letter
writing crank.
Department OF Justice agents.
headed by William J. Flynn, chief Of
the Bureau OF Investigation, still con-
tend the explosion was planned and
carried into execution by a band Of
anarchists.
Trained investigators are at work
on this theory in oil parts of the
country, but Chief Flynn said tonight
he was not yet in a position to make
known the result of these investiga-
tions.
Seek Owner OF Wagon.
Police and Fire Department inves-
tigators. together with the September
grand jury. are concentrating their
efforts on trying to establish the
Identity of the driver Of the death
wagon" whom they believed holds
the key to the solution of tho mys-
terry.
Out OF regard for the strained
nerves Of the financial district. hours
for blasting in building excava-
ton near tho Office of J. p. Morgan
Co. today were restricted to "be-
fore A NJ. and after p. NJ"
Experts today examined fragments
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-09-22
TREDEGAR WORKS !.
/. SUFFER FIRE LOSS
OF OVER S25O,0OO
Main Machine and Pattern
Shop of Great Plant
Destroyed.
ROOF COLLAPSES SOON
AFTER BLAZE is DISCOVERED
Large Crowd of Spectators
Gathers From All Parts
of City.

Fire OF Undetermined origin
caused a loss OF approximately
>$25o,000 when the main machine and
pattern SHOP of the TredeEar Iron
Works. was utterly Eutted at 1890
last night.
n second alarm was sent out by
Assistant Fire Chief RaHo within a
few minutes after his arrival, when
IT was seen that practically all the
fre apparatus from the central por-
ton OF the city was needed to pre-
vent the flames spreading to other
buildings OF tho TredeEar Company.
Chief Joynes was soon on hand and
personally directed the fight.
Half an hour after the blaze had
broken out in the two-story, all
brick building. the roof at tho north
end collapsed. bringing an awe-in-
spring burst OF sparks and flames
with 1t. which thrilled the thousands
who had nockcd TO the scene from
all sections OF the city, despite the
late hour.
The fire alarm was turned in by
passers-by at 11:3o. Six engine COM
panies and one truck company were
on the scene within half an hour and
arrangements were made TO relieve
them with companies from the outer
sections at n later hour.
Many spectators at the sIaze came
from as far away as Church HILL.
where 1t was said the flames could
be plainly eeen.
The Trcdegar Iron Works, which
employs several hundred men in IT'S
machine and pattern departments
alone. is headed by Arthur A. An
oerson. Jr.. ]. r. A. Anderson Is sec
retary-treasurer and j. r. ]. Hob
son. vice-president;
All the officers OF the concern were
at the fire soon after 1t broke out,
but declined to mako statements con-
cerning the probable damage, beyond
roughly estimating the cost OF The
building and its contents at a quarter
of million.
Much important business which is
now under way. will be necessarily
delayed. they explained. Stating that
they have full insurance protection,
none OF the officers could hazard a
guess as TO the origin OF the fire.
only the walls were left standing at
] o'clock this morning. and the
chances Of an investigation by fire
department officials or police holds
slight chance OF uncovering the cause
The Tredegar Iron Works made
shells for the Confederate army In
the war Between the States. and IN
the world war had some of the most
important contracts held by any
Southern factory. 1t was the first
concern in Richmond to enter tho
steel-making industry
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-09-22
CITY SELLS s1,350,0O0
BONDS ABOVE PAR VALUE
Frederick L. Noting and Company
Take Entire Issue at Rate
Of $1O3.3S.
FIVE BIDDERS IN CONTEST
Highest Offer Is but S250.5O Above
That OF Bank Of Commerce and
Trusts-Ffrst National, Scott and
Stringfcllow and Others Bid.

While Issues OF bonds by Cincinnati
Rochester. Syracuse and other citiet
have been aold recently below par
Richmond's latest bond issue OF
31.35o.0o0. offered TO the highest bid
der. was sold last night at s1o3.3s
to Frederick +. Noting e. Co. and
associates, OF Richmond. There were
i've bidders. and the bidding was SO
close that only S2J6.50 difference was
shown In the highest and next high
est proposals.
With Vice Chairman Clarence A.
Seaton presiding in the absence OF
Chairman Barton II. Grundy, the FL
nance Committee of the Council
opened the bids shortly after S
o'clock.
lids ON Public improvements.
The Noting firm and it's associates
bid &752,535 on the block of 3750.0oO
bonds for City Gas Works improve
mcnts, and s602.02s on the 5000, ,ooO
OF bonds for public improvements
Other bids were az follows:
Bank OF Commerce and Trusts
S1.355, ,3os.50 for the whole Issue.
The First National Bank, for $780,
600 OF the first block at @ss2.53s. and
100000 OF the second at tho same
figure.
Lafc Insurance Company OF Vir-
ginia. similar bid.
Scott & Stringfellow and associates
bid s743.355 for the first block. and
$5o5.16i for the second.
The bonds are TO run ten years
and bear per cent interest from
July /, 1920.
Committee Gets q Shock.
Following the award OF the bond
ISSUE 10 Noting & Co., the commit
Tee transacted large volume Of other
business. Mrs. Norman V. Randolph
appeared in behalf of the delegation
or four veterans from the T. T.. Lee
camp Soldiers Home. who are to at
tend the reunion OF the United Con-
tcderatc Veterans in Houston. She
asked an appropriation of 5000 20 pay
the expenses OF the delegation.
Councilman Garter Jones suggested
that tho amount was insufficient and
moved to make the appropria.ior
sSoo. The committee then came in
LOT the surprise of its existence. Mrs.
randolph said she appreciated the
kindly consideration. but she pro-
ferred to have the amount fixed at
$500. The members Of tho commit
tee were staggered. Nothing like
that had ever happened before in a
committee room.
you might give them SIS each for
pocket money" she suggested Mr..
Jones promptly amended the rcso-
luton TO make II read SEQ and the
committee just as promptly recon-
mended 1t TO Council for immediate
favorable action.
Alderman Melton obtained the re-
commendation of the committee for
his resolution appropriating s11,3s5
lor the grading of Virginia, from
Union to Taylor Streets, after OBJ
1ections by Councilman Umlauf had
precipitated an animated debate, and
tiS.0b5 was appropriated for a sewer
IN Highland Park
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-09-22
LONDON NOW INDIFFERENT
TO FATE OF LORD MAYOR
Ending Forticth Dny OF Fast,
MacSwiney Is Not Chief
Topic.
PRISON VICINITY DESERTED
Government Believes That Reaction
Has Strengthened It's Position
and Confidence Grows Among
Cabinet Members.
my Universal SeryIce.l

LONDON, Sept. 21.-Terence Mac
Swineq. the hunger-strilting Lord
Mayor Of Cork. was Frustrated to-
night as he finished the fcrtieth day
of his hunger strike in protest
against his arrest and Imprisonment.
head. but is still conscious. The
prison physicians advised his rela-
tives not to speak to him or to other
wise cause him the slightest excrtion.
With the city marvelIng at the
fact that he is alive after being SO
long without food. there was a con-
! tinuance OF insinuation today that
he Is taking nourishment in some
form.
Public Seems Indifferent.
The Mayor approached the close
OF the fortieth day of his strike amid
complete indifference on the part
OF the public, In remarkable contrast
to the situation Of a fortnight ago,
when his name was the sole topic
of conversation and what effect his
death would have on the Irish nrob-
lem.
The London papers carried only
brief bulletins on the condition Of
his health.
When nc started his hunger strike
the government was condemned for
its attitude from all quarters and
from every station OF political iniu-
ence excepting only the reaction
aries. The situation is now marked
by an increasing apathy. There Is a
decrease in tension on the part OF
the government. and growing con-
ldence among the members Of the
Cabinet. They feel that their posi-
ton is being strengthened every day.
NeighborhOod Deserted.
Two weeks ago tonight 800 special
police guarded every approach to the
prison and put down demonstrations.
Scores Of newspaper men maintained
death watch. Hundreds OF SYM
pathizers and other hundreds Of
curious kept constant vigil. To-
night tho neighborhood is deserted
except for an occasional pair OF bored
policemen.
Mrs. MacSwiney. who visited her
husband this evening. said that his
condition was very bad indeed. He
was in great pain and had not spoken
all day. He was still conscious, how
ever.
4 late bulletin issued by the Irish
Self Determination League, said:
"The Lord Mayors condition is un-
changed. He is still in n very pros
trate condition, out conscious"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-09-22
.SLEMP is RENOM|nATED
IN THE NINTH DISTRICT
Republican Congressman. Who De-
clincd the Honor Saturday Ac-
ccpts 1t Yesterday.
"HADN'T HEART TO REFUSE"
Big Turnout OF G. o. p. Workers at
Bristol Convcntion-Rcpublican
Nominee Will Be Opposed by
Soldier With Fine Record.
"HADN'T HEART TO REFUSE"
Especial to The Times-DIspatch

Especial to The Times -DIsDatch)
BRISTOL. VA. Sept. 21.--Represen-
tative c. Bascom SIemps who for
twelve years has represented the
Ninth Virginia District in Congress-
and who last Saturday definitely an
| nounced that he would not be a can
didate for the nomination for Con.
sress. Will again lead the Republicans
in the Ninth District as their stan
dard bearer for Congress.
The Republican delegates to tho
district convention, representing
every county in the district, today
renominated him for Congress by
reclamation.
Mr. Slemp. In accepting the nomina-
ton. said that he deeply appreciated
the great honor conferred upon him
and that he did not have the heart to
refuse.
More than 1000 Republicans at
tended the convention, and as tho
auditorium was not large enough 70
seat them. the convention rcconvened
in the BILLY" Sunday tablernacle
c. S. Pendleton, OF Gate CITY. district
chairman. opened tho convention and
introduced the temporary chairman.
John G. Anderson, OF Bristol. who
delivered tho Keynote address. Mayor
w. II. Rouse, of Bristol. followed
with the address of welcome.
State Senator L. c. HassinEer. OF
Washington and Smyth Counties.
was selected as secretary, and Mrs
Ollie Stallard. of Wise County as-
sistant secretary. Mrs p. ]. Dayen-
port of Abingdon. was made assist
ant temporary chairman. At the aft
ernoon session Dave +. Bailey. of
Bristol, was chosen as the permanent
chairman.
After the denomination of Mr..
Slemp, addresses were made by L.
T. Summers. OF Abingdon: Ex-Con-
Gressman Ralph D. Cole, OF Ohio. and
Tom Munsey, of Bland County, former
Republican candidate for Governor in
Virginia.
Congressman Slcmp will probably
begin his campaign for recollection
ABOUT october i. He is opposed by
Boiling II. Handy. prominent attor-
ney and overseas soldier of Bristol,
va, man with a splendid record.
who was recently nominted at the
Ninth Democratic District Convention
held here.
Senator Harding. Republican presi-
Dental nominee, and Governor Cool
idgc, OF Massachusetts. his running
mate, sent messages which were read
to the convention.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-09-22
WILSON REFUTES,
HARDING; QUOTES
LEADERS OFG. OP
Says Americans Can Be for
Both Article X. and
Constitution.
TBy Universal Service. ]

NEW YORK. Sept. 22.-President
Wilson, in statement which the
New York Times publishes this
morning as specially requested by
that paper refutes tine assertion
made by Senator Harding at Marion
Yesterday, to the effect that no Amer
lean could simultaneously be- for Ar
ticle x. and for the American Consti-
tuition. The statement. prepared by
Secretary Tumulty, calls attention to
the fact that this declaration by Sem
ator Harding Is at variance with tho
views Of certain leading members Of
the Republican party-former Presi-
dent Taft. former Attorney General
iWiekerrhann, oecar. g strnus and
Herbert Hoover are ntntfoned. VI