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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-01-21
MORE CHARGES AND COMPL AMT
ARE AIRED, FEEBLER THEY BECOM
Mrs. Gait Chides
Virginia for lis
Lack Of Democracy

sAddressinx herself directly To the
general assembly OF Virginia, Mrs.
Carrie Chapman Gait last night
touched on every angle and aspect Of
the equal suffrage question and ex-
tended to members OF the legislature
their last chance to clamb Der over the
fence and be photographed for pos.
terity as a membs& Of the happy fam
lily which OWNED the direction from
whence came the wind.
The auditorium of the Jefferson
hotel was well filed with men and
women. not all OF whom were suffra-
gists Several members of the legis-
Iature who have resolved to cast their
votes against ratification were con-
spicuous In the eyes Of the trained
le bbyists and the manner in which
they received the speech was the sub
jeet OF interested conjecture. One
senator remarked publicly that he
felt strongly Inclined to vote for it,
but feared he might not express the
desire of his constituency. Another
failed TO find anything convincing in
the argument. Still another hurried
away with no comment.
Mrs. Cats exposition of the world
situation in regard to equal suffrage
was the most complete and masterful
ever heard In Richmond. Secure in
she tainted Virginia. gently but fire.
quently, with talking OF Thomas JEFF
ferson and refusing TO let women vote
fc, a dog catcher. She spoke feel
ingly of the intense humiliation ex-
perienced by the women of America
when Great Britain granted her wo-
men the right Of equal suffrage and
beat US At our own game OF denhoc-
racy."
/ Her argument was interpreted with
! statistics showing that every English
speaking country on. the globe, with
the exception of America, has enfran-
chised women, In addition to the five
Scandinavian countries, Germany,
Austria and other important nations.
IF Mrs Valentine ID present at our
next world conference" she said, and
the women of Germany and Austria
asked why II ID that they can vote
while she can not. what should be her
answer? would ike to have some
member OF your legislature who Ii
going to vote against ratification pre-
pare a reply for her.
She likened the present opponents
who. when presented ~ the Chinese
Jail attendant with his unappetixfnl
! repast q beans and ~ con. refused e
accept II. l
| mo likee - aAkeds tase C.htnanAn
welt. hymn hrs ylan ItlrA ~ -
Great Britain has learned what W
! have not she xaid. 1T II amazing!
! we talk democracy while Great
! Britain gives it. But because Virginia
wcrships Thomas Jefferson and for.
/ gets what he says, you in this state
have no suffrage at ALL
/ The following we're among those
present on the platform last night:
/ Mrs John SHELTON I Williams, Mrs
Charles @. Bosher. Miss Katherine H
Halves, Mrs. G. Harvey Clarke, Mrs
Milton f. Marcurn, Miss Lucy Ran.
( dolph Mason, Mr. A. A. Chamber
Jayne, Miss Elizabeth Nenable Gaines
Mr. and Mrs. s. T. Glover, DIR. and
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-01-21
Florsheim Shows Women Low Easy it Is
To Wash Shirts and Not Lose Button

Rose. Jimmie Phillips Jon White,
sam Rosendorf and Eddie Sullivan.
BARNEY SAYS so
Bill Dabney remarked that he had
last returned and had learned the Lam
guage very we'll. He verified everything
, taat Traynor had written. and suggest
90 that the club get up personally
conducted excursion to Havana for the
! kaster holidays, and the Mardi Gras.
me suggestion win be considered by
the board at its next meeting.
! In the short business session Presj-
| dent Burlington stated that the move
ment toward securing an expert to take
p survey of the city for the establish
rent OF recreation and boarding homes
for boys was going forward nicely, but
/ should go faster He urged all members
10 get i'm the game this week.
| Miss Smith, OF the Y. w. C. A. deiiv-
! cred an entertaining five- minute speech
IN the interest of the drive for funds
for the associations work. and said that
| ~ the Rotary club got behind the drive
there would be no question of success,
she was loudly appiauded
Resolutions of regret at the absence
OF Rotarians 'Tqm McAdams. Alvin
Smith and Harry Marks were adopted.
! and flowers were ordered 10 be sent
| them
! secretary Howard Hryap announced
that on February u the club would go
to Washington as guest of the Wash
iirgton Rotary club: that ladies' night
would be observed at the Jefferson
| hotel on February "a and that the dis
trio conference would be held at Green
VILE. s. C.. on March Is and 1s
! In turning the laundry over to his
guests. Mortie Florsteim said:
| FhORsHEiM's. SPEECH.
Mr.. Chairman. Ladies and Gentlemen.
I II am not going to delay YOU with
/ "a prolonged address iapplause). only
/, to say that appreciate having you as
my guest
| latte did our president or secre-
ftary know. when I extended to them
the invitation for the Rotary club to
visit me. the object 7 had In view.
The labor situation has been the
source of considerable annoyance and
! sscrry to me. and thought IL I hal
the Assistance Of the Rotary club. their
I radies ana rrierida That I couId All iea II
get out a days wash
! Directly following the luncheon.
! Mr. Shelton. chairman Of the ladies en-
Itertatnment committee ana his asso-
csates Will take yon ladies' IN charge,
assigning you to various fronting ma
1 chimes and t. the one showing the
greatest proficiency there will be
awarded grand nrlscs. SO there will be
| no disa rpoiutment prtxe Will be
!, awarded to each lady. 49,
| AT the Adjournment az tine meet :
I tag, you VIII kindly assemble, both
ladies' and gentlemen, M the front Of
! tContinued % Pare Twc,l
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-01-21
Republicans May
Put Municipal
Ticket in Field

Virginia election laws came in for
i scathing attack last night by Dele
gate r. A. Anderson of SJnyth county,
in a speech before the Republican
club of Richmond at its monthly
meeting at Murphy's hotel.
The requirements that a prospective
voter shall have paid his poll taxes
at least six months prior to the gem
eral election and that he shall be able
to read and write were denounced as
principles of an autocratic rule.
I Nc such standards, ne said, were
exacted when it became necessary for
the nation to defend itself and fight
the battles OF civilization. The boy
who could no. read was required to
show himself just as much of pa
triot as the one who had enjoyed more
iot the privileges OF education,
The Democrats are afraid of the
rule Of the people," he charged. I'VE
are standing for an enlarged cleo
tcrate and already have introduced at
: this session number OF bills with this
In view"
The adpisability of putting in the
held at the next municipal election a
Republican ticket was referred to the
executive COMMITTEES of the club,
which will confer on this matter with
the Republican city committee.
: President Melvin Flegenheimer
turned the chair over early In the
meeting to Joseph P. Brady, clerk Of
/ the United States district court and
!, prominent member OF the Republican
party. who presided throughout the
rest of the meeting and introduced the
speakers. These included Senators
Parsons, Profit. Hassingcr and Pendle-
ton and Delegates CARRIER. Fulton and
Templeton, all members OF the general
assembly.
| The sum OF 500 was subscribed by
/ the club to be paid to the member
ship team which secures the best re-
suits in spirited contest for mem
i bers. There are three teams. The
money will be turned over by the wins
ming team to some charitable purpose.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-01-21
Law md Order Sunday
ii New York State
By Order Governor

Albany. N. r.. Jan 1o.-s,un-
day. January rs. Is TO be law and
order Sunday" in New York state,
by direction Of Governor Smith.
who isxued a proclamation today
'dedicating next Sunday to the in
culcatfon In the people Of the
state OF q better understanding
OF the meaning Of loyalty"
Governor Smiths proclamation
declares that the activities OF
q small number Of people Of our
country who desire to accomplish
the destruction of our form Of
government have attracted wide
spread attention and awakened
the public conscience to the me-
cessity of immediate action look
ing toward the elimination of the
element"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-01-21
Nottoway Speaks to
Its Representatives

Especial TO The Richmond Virginian.)
Burkevillc. Va. Jan. go Notwith-
STA nding the bitter cold, large num-
Der OF the citizens of Rurkeyille and
vicinity gathered at the Methodist
church to hear Rev. J. W. West of
kcnbridge. Va, speak on law enforce
ment and worldwide prohibition OF
town rendered special music.
More than usual interest was mani
rested in this meeting because of the
arrogance OF certain high state off,
Gals. jointly with the old saloon
crowd, who are trying to annul the
work of the Anti Saloon league OF our
state and give the law -defying boot
" gEer preference over sworn officers
@ the law and hoasting OF their de-
Termination to DESTROY the cpforce-
ment arm 81 the state. the prohibit
xior commissioner office. which has
=" ably defended the majesty OF the
law and the honor Of the state.
The following resolution was unani-
Hmously adopted;
Whereas, there is a move
forn,cT iianor fcrees il m State. ,.i
70 abolish tho office OF state pro-
hibition commissioner. which We
believe should not be done = this 4
time.
Therefore. We the citizens of
hurkevillc and vicinity, OF Motto
way county, dn earnestly pray our
representatives in the state legis-
lature. Hon. Joseph NJ. Hurt in
the senate and Hon. Lewis =.
NJ ETpea In the Rouse Ut delegates
~ vote and work forsthe retention
OF this very important arm OF the 8
law, which the hcoffcgEer and his
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-01-21
% boy, o boy-ee. o boy-yee.


And then Mortie Florsheim handed
the keys of the Royal laundry to
President Mac Burlington and the
Rotary club took possession promptly
at 10 o'clock yesterday.
The sextette of the club had OPEN
ed the proceedings with its offieia!
prelude, luncheon had been partaken
Of and the wheels of the fraternal
VISIT of the Rotaritns TO the plant OF
their brother member begun to re-
volve.
Prior to the prelude, the sextette
had insisted upon, had been supplied
wiAh the receipt for making good yoic-
es and by the time Ed Shumway had
lined them up, he found that there
were seven men in the sextette. This
was little startling, for what to do
with that odd voice. he hardly knew.
He picked the oldest voice. however,
that of Aaron Jacobs, and directed
that the owner stand aside.
Aaron demurred for quite while.
insisting that his voice was no odder
than that of Jcter Jones. or Doc Ira
gle or Bill Dapney, or Berkeley Will
lians. 49,
Upon a unanimous svote cast against
him. however. Aaron gracefully step
ped in the elevator and was later per-
nitted TO sing soto, going down.
THE ORJECr
The object OF the visit as explained
by President Bull ing I o n.
was to show the ladies of the party,
and there were lots Of Incentives.
swcethcarts, sisters. mothers, cousins
aupts--how easy it Is to wash a shirt
without losing buttons.
After the sual-eonrtesies had been
exchang between the host and his
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-01-21
PRIVATE STILL on
HUNT For STILLS

SAN Francisco. Cal. Jan. 2o.-John
a, Still has re-enIisted in the United
States marine corps to go on = still
hunt for stills.
When Still concluded his enlistment
he was in the island of Guam, in the
Pacific, serving on the insular patrol,
whose chief duty is to prevent the OPP
Grafton Of Illicit stills by the natives.
Still told the recruiting sergeant how
the natives distilled tuba" the juice
of cocoanut palms blossoms, into fiery
"aguardiente."
Still wants TO return 10 the still hunt
for stills in Guam. He likes the eli
mate, the chow" and the job. and so
he will be passenger on the next
steamer for the Far East
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-01-21
THREE MEN KILLED N
SPECTACULAR FIRE

New York. Jan. c0.r-Three men
were killed late today at fire in the
wholesale jewclry district
One OF the victims. an unidentified
youth. trapped by the flames on an
upper floor Of the burning building
made his way to the roof and leaped
to his death. The bodies Of two
other men> were found on the roof
by fifcmcn.
The fire was one OF the most spec
tacuiar in New York's downtown dis
trict in years. although the money
damage was comparatively slight.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-01-21
UNDERSTANDING RErwEEN
IS BRITAIN AND AMERICA

London. Jan. ca.--pieas Tor 4 naval
understanding between Britain and the
United States characterize today's
comments OF the hiE London daiiies on
the dispute between Admiral Sims and
SECRETARY gDanieis details OF which
continue Ia be- nrosntne ntly. displayed
~ the Hfftlsh press, IN n \
The fact ~ emphasixed that while
the affair ID largely q personal matter
ID involves big International irxue
concerning the worid's two greatest
sea powers.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-01-21
ENGLAND TAKES LEAD
FOR TRADE WITH RUSSIA

London. Jan. co.--Britain Is taking
The lead among allied nations in re-
Stunning trade with soviet Russia as a
result OF. the virtual lifting OF the
blockade. agreed upon by the supreme
council last week. Four hundred tons
Of Siberian butter already Is en- route
to England. and large quantities Of ag-
ricuitural machinery are piled high up
In British ports ready for shipment to
Russia
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-01-21
WOMEN FAVOR WILSON FOR
DEMOCRATIC NOMINEE

Chicago, Jan. 3o.-Mrs. George Bass.
member Of the Democratic national
committee who opened. Chicago heads
quarters today, said women OF the
country expect President Wilson to be
Democratic nominee.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-01-21
CROWD CHEERS AS
BATTLE PROGRESSES

Cork. Jan. 2o.--Sinn Fciners and
police battled Ia the streets OF Kill
rush County Cork this morning ~
the result Of the eviction Of police-
msn from 4 house. A large crowd
gathered to witness the battle ana
Justly chcered the Sim Feiners, The
police nnAiIy used revolvers driving
the Slim Feiners to cover One OF the
latter was killed.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-01-21
RUMORS BRITAIN
MOBILIZING GREAT ARMY

Paris, Jan. co.-The strong BELIEF
was expressed in diplomats circles
here tonight that Great Britain Is
secretly preparing the mobilization OF
an army of 500, 900 to be used against
the Bolshevist forces the Near East.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-01-21
Economic Benefits
Of Prohibition

Boston, Jan. 21.---Arthur j. Davis.
speaking recently at the jubilee dinner
Of tho Massachusetts, Anti-Saloon
League. of which he is executive ofa-
Ger, reviewed briefly the economic
dement's or prohibition as they have
been manifested. in this state. He
said that, though only about half.
way prohibition has been achieved
here, it has been SO successful that he
wants to sec real prohibition in effect.
"A few years ago, he pointed out, Deer
l1lAnd. 4 penal colony In Boston hAr-
hor. WI overcrowded, and much COM
plant Vas made as TO conditions there.
IA new womtn's prison, the most re-
Gently eructed building on the island.
Is now ample. he said. to accon,mo-
date all the inmates, and the expected
4us9 her ftFTes f'ys-.e eYi sHs7s ffs
and renovation OF Deer Island need not
be made. h
He also pointed ont that many sma Il
courts arc now without any business.
because there are 80 few arrests for
and thai the state super
visor ~ administration recommends
their abolition and the use Of the
money required 10 their maintenance,
for other purposes.
Former Saloons Food stations
n New York, Jan Large economic
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-01-21

Washington, Jan. eo.-'There
is nothing In the situation which
should cause alarm" was the state
ment OF Surgeon General Blue to-
day, when hts attention was d.
rected to reports OF the spread
of influenza In various section OF
the United States.
General Blue stated that the
United States pubic health ser
vice was ready to meet all pos
sible emergencies growing out OF
a recurrence Of influenza.
In Chicago. and a few other
districts, he pointed out, there
has been an increase of infiuen-
za.s but he laid stress upon the
fact that there is only a normal
rate in large areas throughout
the country embracing groups of
states. State and city health Of
ficers appear to have the situa ton
well in hand, he said, and no re-
quests had been received by fed
eral authorities for aid. except for
educational literature.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-01-21

Chicago, Jan. eo.-The influenza
epidemic took on alarming proper
tons today. Within the last as hours
1857 new cases AMI Is deaths were
reported. or only a:7 cases less than
the highest point reached here dur
ing the 1918 epidemic Pneumonia
also is ON the increase 227 new cases
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-01-21

Former Salonqs Food stations
New York, Jan e0,--I. Arge economic
hrnelft to thn community II Seen tn the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-01-21

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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-01-21

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Evening star., 1920-03-09
LINCOLN CUPBOARD A GIFT.
Received by Museum at Exposition
Park, Los Angelica

Another Of Abraham Lincoin's boy
hood works has appeared in Los
Angeles It is an old walnut cup-
board, apparently worthless intrfn-
sically but valued at $25.00O. reposint
in the antique room Of the Museum OF
History. Science and Art, Exposition
Park, Los Angeles.
The cupboard Is the gift of Mrs.
Maude Jennings Cryderman of Green
acres. Washington. 1t was made in
Lincoln's youth and was presented by
him to Mrs. Cryderman's great grand
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Josiah Crawford.
The story Of it's presentation is:
Lincoln borrowed from Josiah Craw-
ford, a book entitled THE Life of
Warrington" It was damaged in a
storm. Lincoln asked permission to
pay. 1t was refused. Lincoln secured
permission to work for three days
without recompense in the cornfield Of
Mr.. Crawford. The latter presented
him with the damaged book. Not con-
tent, and remembering the desire Of
Mrs. Crawford for a corner cup-
board" then somewhat in vogue in
Spencer county, Ind. young Lincoln
secured some walnut timber and con-
structed a cupboard. Years later. when
Lincoln had become President the
article assumed great value. and was
handed down through generations un-
til the presentation by Mrs. Cryder-
man to the museum.
The card before the Lincoln cup
board in the museum calls attention to
something conceived by his youthful
mind to satisfy his conscience"
Evening star., 1920-03-09
White and Gold
HAVILAND
DINNERWARE

We are glad to announce
the arrival of recent ship
ment of White and Gold
Haviland Dinnerware with
strap mat gold handles. This
dinnerware has been much in
demand, and is exceedingly
rich and handsome.
Another very fine Haviland
Dinner Set has ivory band
background, and rose spray
design, with a conventional
black and gold border and coin
gold edges.
The Pofu1ar AfAe Blossom
Pattern Hav;1and China
This pattern has long been
a strong favorite with our
patrons.
An English Porcelain Set
Is an exact replica of the
Blue Canton ware-the blue
is a stronger shade and the
finish of the ware superior to
the Chinese product. A hun
dred-pieee set is priced at
$500.
DinDerWars Ssetisa, HfeA dsse.
Evening star., 1920-03-09
WILL POINT OUT DC. NEEDS.

The Commissioners within the next
few days will take members Of the
District subcommittee of. the House
appropriations committee on an auto
mobile tour Of the city to point out
the improvements which have been
asked for in the next District appro-
priation bill.
This is done annually to give the
members of the subcommittee q clear
idea Of the projects for which appro-
sioners have nearly completed testi-
mony before the subcommittee.
Evening star., 1920-03-09
Special at $3.75-
Dainty Swiss
Mt,slin Curtains

Sheer, rumed and
hemstitched Curtains,
in dotted, blocked and
figured effects, some
with lace edges. ~
Yards long. The ma
terial alone costs more
than We are selling
them for.
Evening star., 1920-03-09
PLAN WAR AGAINST
LABOR OPPONENTS
Central Bodies Receive Call
for Mass Meeting on
March 22.

| Formal launching Of the non-par-
tisan political campaign of the Amer
| lean Federation of Labor in its fight
against men who are unfriendly to
organized labor and for the election
Of the friends OF labor is scheduled,
it was officially announced at the
meeting Of Central Labor Union last
night, for the night of March %, when
a mass meeting will be held here and
in all the centers Of population ana IN
dustrial activity.
The plan as outlined in the call ad-
dressed to all central labor bodies by
the executive committee of the political
movement places the launching of the
| big political fight in the hands of the
central bodies. Prominent speakers
from the corps of field canvassers and
politicians without regard to political
afiiliation. who are friendly to labor, will
address the mass meetings.
Plan Large Meeting.
The local central body will plan what
| is hoped will be the largest Of the wage
earners' meetings ever seen in this city.
The labor unit of the national press
committee for District Of Columbia suf-
frage, in which representatives of all
the local unions will participate, will
meet Wednesday night for permanent
and active organization at the rooms OF
the central body, sos 5th street. John
B. Coploys is the chairman and head
| of this movement.
The general mass meeting planned by
the national press committee for Dis
trict of Columbia suffrage for the night
of March 16 at Central High School
building, when the District of Columbia
Suffrage League will be launched will be
attended by full representation Of the
various labor unions Of the central body.
Bill for Equitable Pay.
Announcement was made by the leg
islative committee that Senator Irvine
L. Lenroot Of Wisconsin, at the request
Of the committee, would introduce in
Congress and push a bill for an equit-
able workmen's compensation law ap-
plying to the workers of the District Of
Columbia The bill has been carefully
prepared to meet the local situation. it
| is said.
The daylight saving plan was dis
cussed at some length, but no final ac-
ton taken thereon. The committee on
the cooperative profit sharing plan
as means of reducing the high cost Of
living in the establishment Of community
centers for the sale of necessities was
reported by the committee in charge to
be progressing. L. H. Wier. executive
officer of the Community Service, In
corporated, addressed the body.
Evening star., 1920-03-09
CREDIT MEN TO ORGANIZE.
Plan Organization Separate From
N. and N. Association.

Plans for organization of a retail
credit mems organization separate
from the Merchants and Manufac-
turers' Association, and to which all
retail merchants Of Washington,
whether members of the association
or not, would be eligible, were dis
cussed at last nights meeting of the
credit mems section of the associa-
tion, at the Raleigh Hotel. Outlines
of the plan were presented by Stephen
A. Takes, manager of the sections
credit bureau, ard a committee head
ed by Leo Baum was named to in
vestigate and report later on the
feasibility Of the project.
Mr.. Takes declared that the pro-
posed credit mems league would not
involve abolfshment Of the credit
mems section, as had been suggested
but would enlarge the scope Of the
credit bureau, SO as to make its bene-
fits available to all retail merchants.
Evening star., 1920-03-09
WILL ADDRESS C. OF C.
Representative Rainey to Address
March Meeting TONIGHT,

At the March meeting Of the Cham
Der Of Commerce, to be held at 8
o'clock tonight in the small ballroom
Of the Willard Hotel, the principal
speaker is to be Representative Henry
T. Rainey of Illinois. An address
also is to be made by a speaker from
the American central committee for
Russian relief.
Miss Alice NJ Roach Is to give sew
eral vocal numbers, and there is to
be a short program Of community
singing Robert n Harper, president
Of the chamber. is to preside. A short
business session is to precede the
entertainment. which will close with
a buffet supper.