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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-09-03
THORNTON TO ADDRESS
VIRGINIA POSTMASTERS
state Division of National League
VIII Convene In Murphy'S Hotel
SeOtcmbcr

"co-Opcration OF the Public and
the fostmastcrs" will be the subject
OF an address Dy Postmaster Iiay T..
Thornton before the Virginia Diyis-
ion OF the National League of Post
masters. which VIII meet in convcn-
ton at Mnrphy's Hotel on September
IL. The convention VIII he in session
TWO days, and upwards of $50 post
masters OF the state are expected to
attend.
William G. stevenson, of Accomac c.
Is sccrctary-trcasurcr OF the league.
and is completing the program for
the meeting.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-09-03
Spirit of Virginia Press

Tho Accornac News has been scanning tn"
expense accounts OF the candidates In the la'e
primary and among others has this comment
IN make: 'At present man can hope To DE
Governor unless he IS willing to spend good
size fortune. which Ii" must first make before
he enters She Isis 10" shall we cure THIS
serious defect Of the primary SYSTEM we
need to cut down The cost and bring out the
voters How can this he done? Now let some
one offer few rractiet and effective sus-
gcstions.'
The Staunton News-I.cadcr says: "The whole
country is watching Mr.. Fords railroad ex-
pertinent with more than ordinary interest.
II Is revolutionary. II II proves successful.
and II IL is shown that Mr.. Ford's innovations
and methods arc of widespread application
his present experiment viii mark an epoch
in the history OF railroad transportation"
SAYS the Newport News Press: Republican
candidate for Governor. challenging Trinklc To
joint debate. probably shows a sense OF humor
in tho moment OF taking himself entirely too
Seriously
The somewhat indignant Halifax Gazette
speaks out boldly thus: "Promincnt South
Boston men in cahoots with hootleggers' says
a headline in the Iynchhurg News. quoting a
minister Of this city. If this Is true. the grand
jury ought to know about il; il it isn't true.
IL should bc nailed lie As We haze just
been saying let's boost the town, not knock
it"
In many cases it's that way now but here
is what the Bristol Herald Courier foresecs
for the future: over in Belgium women can't
for office without the consent OF their
husbands. II may come To pass In this coun-
try that men can, for office without the
consent OF their wives"
The Norfolk Ledger Dispatch Is always
hopeful. II "rhc United States SENATE
VYg S..1l. l.ftt Il.
foriy-four years overdue. which goes to prove
that this august body is beginning to speed
up"
rho Scottsrilic' News still harping on tho
Gisadvartages of tho primary and threatening
TO 60 back to the old convention system, saws:
certain II Is that the convention has some
ADVANTAGES that the primary has not--the
personal contact. the opportunity for cx-
Change OF Ideas in formulating party policies
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-09-03
LABOR SITUATION MUCH
BETTER DURING AUGUST
Rnlph Iknrd Says Conditions Arc More
Satisfactory In Nonth-Prcpnrcs
Statistics for President Harding.

The labor employment situation
for tho month Of August was more
than satisfactory, according 10 Il
statement made Yesterday by Ralph
lizard. district director. Industrial
Employment survey United States
Department Of Labor. The situation
has improved greatly in Richmond
ana Virginia.
Mr. lizard announced that he had
been called upon for accurate sta
,iS;ics Of the unemployment sltua-
tIon of his district, comprising nine
States. including Virginia. for use at
the conference called by President
iarding Of Secretaries Hoover and
Davis and Cabinet members this
month.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-09-03
Theater Calendar

BkoADwAY--Alicc Joyce. in
"Thc Scarab Ring"
LfRIC -Carol Dcmpstcr, In
Dream Street"
BIJoU-Conway Tcarlc. In The
Oath"
iSiS-Nirginia Brown Fairc. in
without Benefit OF Clergy"
MISUNDERSTANDING variety
program. including The Purple
Riders
" - Eo MARY Pickf ford, In
through tho Back Door"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-09-03

fere is pronounccmcnt from a "bush
uer fhc Great American Gnnc should
=. must he played after manner betting
us great American name: people nv ror ~
'na are entitled Ia what they pay ror-n viz
oio"s contest between capable vigorous con-
""'S. man fashion. and without tho sus
Plcion of unclca nlincss.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-09-03
INFORMATION BUREAU

inquiries regarding ALMOST my
Topic. excepting ON legal and medical
subjects, arc answered free. Az MI
Inquiries Rre answered directly by
personal letter. scif-nddrrsscd,
stamped envelope IN required. Adj
dress The TimcS-DIsputch Informn-
tion bureau, RichmUnd, yn.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-09-03
Capture .s-GnIlon SIN.

State prohibition agents have re-
Gently captured scventy-fl ve gallon
still, complete. at Spring Garden.
Pittsylvania County. At the time OF
the raid the still was alleged to have
been in operation by Harrison Fer
rell, who wac arrested. He, was bailod
In tho sum OF $500. and held for the
regular session OF the grand jury.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-09-03

Sometimes. It would secm these would he
necessary In tho interest OF party harmony,
purity solidarity. Under the primary system
"iohe We can have part PLATFORM no party
prohouhcem"nt on now Issues they arise
"hu arise they must. Candidates for important
oihces must construct their own platforms
anu Is II not conceivable that this may lead
TO much confusion?"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-09-03
TliC GcniuS.

james is working hard nights. now, In his
laboratory"
ION some war invention. l suppose"
$50. indeed: he's diving into synthetic doors.
He has n hunch produce Il gasoline that
can be pcrfun,cd with heliotropc. violet. mar
able ladies'
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-09-03
FREIGHT RATE ON COAL
is REDUCED 10 CENTS

State Corporation Com mission Or
dcrs deduction In Southwest
Virginia Following Complaint.
Reduction in coal rates from ST.
Charles and KeOkcc miues, in Sontn-
west Virginia, To Pocket. in Lee
County, were. ordered by the Stare
Corporation Commission YESTERDAY
The reduction is from 60 cents Il ton
to 80 cents a ton. The distance is
small The complaint was brought
by the Electric Transmission Com :
pany of Virginia, and the order OK
the commission is directed against
the Southern Railway.
In an opinion by Com missioner
Forward which accompanies the or
der, il is held that the various ad-
vances OF recent years made in this
Instance an increase which was ,n-
reasonable.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-09-03
Eorcigu uorn In 1ivl, war

Reader. Dublin.--Authcntic figures
place the nationality of the soldiers
in the War Between the States as
follows: Native horn. 40 per cent
German. SIS per cent: Irish. $50 per
cent; English. $50 per cent: British
Americans. go per cent. other coun-
tries. 3.75 per cent
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-09-03
In,n.ct Not,ona, Guard Companies.

Adjutant- General stern has been
requested to have officers detailed to
inspect for state and Federal rccog-
milton the National Guard companies
recently organized at Bland on Sep
TENDER s. Martinsviile, September q.
and Farmvillc, September S. Major
Gill, u. s. a.. on duty at the Office
of the Internationally, probably
will be detailed to make the inspec-
ton. Major Conquest Will accom-
pany him to make the inspection ior
State recognition
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-09-03
Let CONTRACT for croccrv s,o-c

Let Contract for Grocery Store.
Contracts for tho building OF the
new grocery store at Sixth and Hull
Streets by NJ. Is. Staples have been
let and work will be started about
September IL. The store Is to be
a modern. threestory building, and
will cost $4,000.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-09-03
CEN. WOOD ACCEPTS
POST IN PHILIPPINES
Completes Investigation Into
Conditions on Islands for
Administration.
by Associated prcss.I

MANILA. Sept. 2J-AlaJor-Gcncral
Leonard Wood today announced his
acceptance of the post OF Governor
General OF the Philippines. rendered
to him by President Harding.
Major -Gcncral Leonard \. wood
and Cameron Forbes. sent by rresI.
don't Harding to Investigate condi-
tons in the Philippines for the pu-
pose Of guiding the administration
In It's policy toward tho islands
reached Manila yesterday. having
completed a four months tour of IN.
archipelago.
To Prepare Finnl Rcpurt.
AS soon as brief confidential re-
port tx cablcd to President Harding.
maj report OF the missions find
'hSS VIII he prepared. This is OK
P'c'"d 10 require two or three weeks
although General Wood has made
no public announcement on the sub
1'c'' IL is reported he will retire
from IN" army TO accept the gov
rh"r-Ecncralship OF the PhI;Ippincs.
throughout their tour the invcs.
tigators heard expressions of frI.,d
nest regard for Americans and graf
accomplished in the DEVELOPMENT of
the Filipino peoples A large ma
J"rity of the Filipino sneakers a,
public meetings Advocated some for,n
or independence under an American
protcct"ratc. Only a few dccl,rcI
i"r absolute Independence ANA
Il Few others declared than
selves satisfied with the present
government. The mission also re-
ceived petitions from many non
CHRISTIAN 'rhDes and groups OF FIJI
Ipiho businessmen. asking that Amer
'eah sovereignty be continued
Opinions Diner.
In islands Of Mn,Ianao and Eulu
which are inhabited by Moros. who
ar" M"hammcndans. aud by Christian.
rll'p.n"s and pagan hill tribes. there
was found wide difference of
opinion on the question Of indcpen-
itncc. Virtually all the Moros and
hili ttibcsmen, represented by their
datos. or chiefs. oppose indepen-
h"ncc. according 10 speakers at pub-
lie meetings.
ON the other hand the Filipinos n
these provinces favored .nd.pen-
dcncc. Petitions were presented ~
the Moros, asking that the islands
o! Mindhnao and Sulu hc made Amer
i'ah ''TfltpTS, ana some OF the NOR.
radical dntoS openly stated That they
could not be responsible for the con-
sequences IL their people were placed
under Filipino rule.
The chief grievance. OF the Moros
was against the present school SIPS
tern. which they feared would alien
ate their children from tho Monamnc-
dan faith. General Wood and Mn
Forbes assured them, however. thar
religion is not taught In the public
schools in any fnrm. and advised
them Ia educate their children NJ the
quickest way to progress and happi-
ness.
Need More Educators.
On various occasions General Wood
and MIR. Forbes declared In their
speeches that the greatest need 10
many addi,iona! American educators
/" instruct Filipino teachers.
The investigators commended tho
Philippine conStnbuiary. DECLARING
that almost everywhere In tho Is.
lands public order was good. Among
things ,h'% condemned were coud
tions OF sanitation. and the admins.
tration OF Justice.
After completing lis final report
the mission probably Will proceed
to China and Japan.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-09-03
In Re Charity.

Pity the Russ.ans! Help for the Near
East! Send food China!
Also: July there 100000 unem-
ployed In this country: there nearly
6.0c1. oOo
What's tina, old WORKOUT meaningless saw
about the place where charity begins?
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-09-03

Once knowcd man." snid Charcoal Eph,
in II ruminativc mood. 'whut married a widow
wild five chillun an said he pufnckly
happy. He was also some liah. Eat n prunc.
Mistah Jackson"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-09-03
The Weather
FURNISHED bv U. s. Weather nu,.,,,
Forc,1lst:

Forecast: NirKlniIl-
Fnrtly rlonIy today.
followed by Iocul thun-
drrsl,owrrs tonight mnJ
Tomorrow: cont inued
warm.
North Cnrollnn-G-m-
rrniiN fair: continued
warm tGlny ni,l tonor-
row.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-09-03
Up With the Times


Inventor OF million dollar fines and arbitcr OF
baseball. must see his moniker written Gene
saw"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-09-03

president Harding has called a half q,
the failure OF se!f-government. under cor.
sti,ntional guarantees. in West yirpini,
and II the forces Of disorder do not bohavn
themselves they will be driven back under
the protection OF the Stars and Stripes
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-09-03

New orleans is supplying its policemen with
first aid kits. II Richmond does that II Will
have to include powdcrputs for its new wom-
en- cops.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-09-03

The Virginia cotton crop does not cut a
very big figure, as compared with tobacco
corn and peanuts but all the same the INN,
in the price for the Southern staple is caus-
ING some rejoicing down Nanscgaond Isle
OF Wight and Southampton way
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-09-03
Faith

In all the world there is faith strong
that OF tho Farmer who stu believes in
lightning rods.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-09-03
I.nnk 1t En-Nn. ID

What do YOU know or the recent obfuscations
"f the Constitution. tho Monroe Doctrine and
Human Liberties?
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-09-03
I.DEninppc.

VUVlU Is very nwkward WITH Ms WINGS
clipped
The fool borrows trouble and lead money.
IoST-The line of distinction between am
bition and greed.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-09-03

II Germany would devote more tboupb,
ana energy to trying to meet tie indcm-
mites IL must pay i, would have less ,i,no
I" waste in rioting and the assassination
Of its own citizens
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-09-03

Although dog days" is a variable poriod
no on" viii question that tho most virrlont
OF its exhibitions have manifested tho,n-
selves during the closing days OF August
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-09-03
'ornI Tcnprrniure Yr,t-r,I
Local Observations, nj

i,aiintai u hours ending p Trace
i ~. ui a!i ~ houis ending l.. M...riace
i.mnci.ncy since March l ..........I 10
pehcirncy since January is
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-09-03

Norfolk is planning direct steamer limo
with France. which seems 10 Indicate tha' IN"
local supply is running short
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-09-03
Spcclll Ilntn.

IT "I'NrTt WlIUHh AT j.. VI. N-htrTtluy
nu direction. northeast: wind yrloCiiy
l.. NJ. cloudy. "'
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-09-03

Disnntch saws G.. q. u. candidate Tor super
i,,.ndcn, ~ Public Instruction is off for the
Northern Neck, and. II she were not ianF
candidate ii might bc remarked theFe Is
wh.-. she will get IL in November.
New supcrdrcadnouEht is christened win
xa,cr Int thank Heaven. II is named for the
state Of Washington and not George.
why not prosecute the hootl"gscrs under
IN. sherman antitrust law? Uniformity o,
Drices is evidence OF :, conspiracy in restraint
of trade.
Sicknamcs for Mr.. HardlnG's Cabinet Of
,c.rs is nothing new. Remember how many
things Mr. Burlcson was called?
7. took several years 20 do IT, but at last the
had" has been put in Hadlcy.
So long as tho Jars and Americans have to
hath. for something, Why not substitute zap
for the tennis cup?
resolution 81 American Legion denouncinG
Ambassador Harvey seems to make 1t unanl-
nous but we'll wager our last at. OF t. IN IS
10 a ncar-bccr that he will not resign
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-09-03

every day In the yenr at 10 South
lSSS1th, Strrrt, Kiclintnnd. Sa, By The Ihues-
$2nttpnfch PSo,lshinp Co.. Inc
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-09-03

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 5, 1921.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-09-03

ALL COMNCS-
ICATlOSS to The Times
Dispatch aud not to ln-
dlSiduRls-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-09-03

SAYS the Newport News rross: Republican
ca ndidat. for Governor. challenging rrinklc To
Joint debate. probably shows sense OF humor
in tho moment OF taking himself entirely too
Seriously
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-09-03

The Norfolk Ledger Dispatch Is Away.
hopciui II SAYS: The United States Scnat,
has passed hli directing payment OF a deb,
forty" four years overdue. which goes to prove
that this august body is beginning to speed
up"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-09-03

TELEPHONE; RAINBOW"
1. Private Branch IN
change connecting VII"
oil departments.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-06-15
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE TO BIDDER.

State of Indiana. Wayne County, SIS:
Notice is hereby given that the
Board of County Commissioners of
Wayne County will receive sealed bids
and proposals for the construction of
the Brooks and Davis Bridges in Clay
Township, Bond Bridge in Jackson
Township and the Heiney Bridge in
Jefferson Township. on Saturday, June
IS, 1921. at II o'clock a. m. at the
county auditors office in the court
house in the City of Richmond.
Bids will be received FOR said bridg es
in accordance with the specifications
on file in the auditors office of Wayne
County.
Bids must be submitted on blanks
designated by the state which may be
procured of the auditor of Wayne
County.
Each bid shall be accompanied by a
personal or surety bond in a sum not
less than the amount of the bid, and in
all respects conform with the low gov
erning such matters.
The Board reserves the right to re
ject any and all bids.
BY order of the Board of Commits
sioners of Wayne County.
VIM HOWARD BROOkSC
Auditor Wayne County.
G
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-06-15
NOTE BIG DECREASE
IN PERSONAL TAXES
IN PREbLE COUNTY


EATON, o., June 15.-Decrease of
s2'003,25o in the personal tax duplicate
of Preble county in Is out of the 90
taxing districts is shown in tabulated
in the office of County Recorder, s.
c. Hunt Monroe township and Eaton
are the two districts not yet ia bulat-
ed. Thus far, Lanier township shows
the greatest decrease of any of the dis
tricts, with falling off of $2S4420.
The figures given here are compared
with those of last year The large
decreace in Lanier township is attrib
uted especially to the decrease in to-
bacco prices.
Begins improvements
Grading work for the brick paving
of trifle more than four miles of the
Eaton-Hamilton pike. in Casper and
Somers townships, south of Eaton, was
begun Tuesday. by the Eaton construc-
tion company, which holds the con-
tract for the job. The contract price
is approximately s20S.500
Lightning Destroys Barn.
Loss of approximately $500, with
$4,000 insurance was sustained when
lightning struck and fired barn Mon
day night on the farm of James T.
Weir, several miles north of Eaton
J. A. Black, tenant on the farm, lost
farm tractor, farm implements, grain
and hay valued at $500, with $1,000
insurance. Weir lost $4,000 on build
ing and contents, with $4,000 insur-
ance.
May Close Stores
Eaton merchants are being solicited
| for signatures to an agreement to close
! their places of business on Thursday
/ afternoons during the hot weather.
! The Thursday half holiday was OBJ
/ served last summer by the merchants
Denied New Trial.
Judge A. c. Risinger in common
pleas court overruled motion for q
new trial in the case of George F.
1 Click against NJ II. Marley. in which
a jury awarded Click s1,615, after
| which Markey asked for a new trial
/ Sale of a farm tractor was responsible
! for the suit.
| Obtains Judgment
Omer c. Mackey obtained judgment
for s1,179 against Ida Mccoy in com
mon pleas court, on note. Mackey
also obtained judgment for s2,e04
against H. S. and Charles C. Mccoy,
on notes. Mortgages are to be. fore
closed if the judgments are not paid
in FIVE days. t:--r s
Marriage Licenses.
Marriage licenses have been issued
to Harry L. Grafton, So. lineman, and
Mrs. Carrie Inloe, SO, both of Camden,
and Carl NJ. Denlinger, 80, farmer
New Madison, o., and Miss Mary Irene
Lane, %, Eaton.
Ellis to Speak.
E. W. Ellis of Dayton, Pythian past
| grand chancellor, win deliver the
memorial address at the annual me
, mortal and decoration service of tbs
: Pythian lodge at Lewisburg next
| Sunday.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-06-15
ALICE AND
CONTINUED from Page One.)

ings, but there were one or two that
through some special display or drill
attracted particular attention. Among
these was the Whitewater school
which registered approval all along
the line, through its smart. marching
array. Military orders issued from
time to time, and the perfect step kept
by the pupils, contributed to the i'm
preston.
Pupils Of the Finley school added to
their own and the crowds entertain
ment by singing school songs as they
marched. Gaily decorated cars were
a feature of the Sevastapol schools
part in the parade. In point of mum
bers. the Garfield school was probably
the best represented in the city, ex-
cepting the high school About 500
pupils made up the Garfield line.
In the rear of the procession came
the high school, headed by the high
school band. A huge 1923 banner
headed the column of pupils from this
school. co.
Cars Are Filled
A feature of the parade was the
line of cars representing each school,
which carried the smallest pupils of
each school. Some of them were lit
orally packed with humanity, as many
as IL pupils being in car, with a
teacher present to keep order.
AS the head of the parade entered
the park. the pupils were stationed
on Roosevelt field, each school group
| ing about its standard until by 10
o'clock the field was covered with
/ throng of children. --.
The regular program was scheduled
| to start at 10 o'clock.