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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-03
Women Look to Harding
LEY United Ncws-l

WASHINGTON, March o.-Thc Republican
administration viii be looked to. says Miss
Alice Paul. for assistance in womans next
move for freedom. a crushing of the old Eng
lish common law survivals, which put NO
IN position inferior to that of man'
Miss Paul. retiring head OF the National
WomaLs party declared that President Elect
Harding and his Cabinet. because they are
realizing return to power simultaneously
with womans realization OF fun political
equality. should operate that the future
VIII constitute "a epoch in the position
o: women" Women. she suggested. now
In position better To demand the things
they wish because they have tfe ballot
through which they make their resent
mcnt felt"
In 1913. when tho Wilson administration
began, political freedom the thing wo-
men desired. AT first we were brushed aside,
but in tho last eight years revolution has
taken place. We look to tho new admins
iration TO manifest genuine interest in the
things women demanding"
The thing women seeking. Miss
Paul said is equality in all directions. They
desire To remove all remaining restrc-
tions--!eSal. economic. industrial, social. pro-
fcsaional and educational Blanket laws to
tring this about will be sought in each of
The forty-cight states by the recognized Ma
tiona! Womans party. which accomplished
It's original aim when equal suffrage was
granted.
We ""h' 4" DIchk do"n the SurNlNais'
OF the old English common law. which put
women in a position inferior to that OF men,"
said Mics Paul.
The reorganized party has its temper
airy head Miss Elsie HILL of NorwalS. Conn.
a daughter of former Representative Hin.
1t Will establish headquarters on Capitol
Hi, near Congress. ana work for lcgsla :
ton OF interest 10 women
In cndeavorinG to obtain headquarters. the
women encountered one of the INEQUALITIES"
of which they complain a Washington wo-
man was 10 guarantee the rent Although
she was n property owner. it was discovered
the laws OF the District Of Coiumbia--Fcd-
eral iaws-reduircd that her husband, and
not she. sign the papers Miss Paul cited
this as an example Of the restrictions still
imposed on women. to which there is ohjcc-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-03
The Poets Corner
woODnow WILSON, THE MAN

When narrow partisans lie low in the
grave,
And all of the critics shall have
had their say.
The Flag of the free, Old Glory will
still wave,
Where the Statesman, woodrow
Wilson led the way.
As Americas umpire in tilt with
crowned heads.
In the years when ensanguined
war rent the world.
Our President stood peerless as ono
who leads,
And defiance in the face of war
demons hurled.
Great sage and seer. lover of hui
mainly,
In the seat of the mighty at timo
OF need:
To withhold from him now honor's
well-earned need.
Thank God for his clear vision and
hand at helm,
When Il black tempest smote amain
our nation;
Whom no force OF circumstance could
overwhclm,
Nor wars grim havoc iii with con-
stcrnation.
Worthy successor OF mighty Wash
Time viii his stewardship deserved
tribute pay;
And coming ages love the name,
woodrow Wilson,
For service he gave his country In
BY n. w. GRIzzARp.
Martinsburg, West Va.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-03
GENERAL WOOD APPEALS
FOR NEAR-EAST RELIEF.
Need OF 100000 Armonisns
Placed Before American
People.

Editor The Times. Dispatch. Rich
mond. Va:
sir,-As chairman Of a special
committee OF representative men and
women OF the country charged with
placing before the American people
tho desperate need Of 100000 Ar
menians. tho remnant of tho Oldest
Christian nation. whose sufferinRs
through sixteen centuries se4a no
nearer peace, liberty or security
beg your personal cooperation and
the influence OF your newspaper to
forward an appel for II Lenten sacrl-
nee OFFERING to enable the Near East
relief to 80 on with it's work of
mercy.
over 100000 little children. who
have been kept alive by American
generosity for the past three years.
are absolutely dependent upon tho
support which America gives than
through the Near East relief. / feel
thnt, however many and however
worthy the other appeals which are
oeihs made to the great heart of
America these days may be this cry
from the little children of the land
where Christ gave His life for man
Xind cannot remain unansY ere1
WIZ you help TO save thls Ipartyrcd
people?
LEONARD WOOD.
MaJor-General. u. S. Army"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-03
The How DOthIt.

How doth the little busy beer
f. The question irkcd me sore
When ] was but little kid
OF IL. hardly more
since have grown I've looked IL up.
And though it may be stale.
I'm here TO say that usually
He doth ii with hith tail.
lie finds spot. Il nice soft spot
where he is not expected
Ana when he picks his victim out
That victim Is elected!
nc sis him down, counts one, two three,
And zipp' the dothing's done.
And then he saily flies away
To doth another one
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-03
News of Fifty Years Ago

CFrom the Richmond Dispatch. March 8, 1S71)
There was> great turnout and parade of
Pythians yesterday for the dedication Of Ply
thian Hall. southeast corner of Eleventh and
Main Streets fourth floor. Rev. John T. Ed
wards. ID. d., made the address and fine one
i;
The revenue collections in the Third Vir
ginia District for the month February were
sl6o,729.il. The greater part of it paid
IN Richmond
In the month OF February the weight OF
cattle sold in Richmond was sci .l75 pounds
ami sold ut prices ranging from 31-2 TO =
cents per pound, gross hogs. i2.2T0 pounds at
from 10 Ia to IL IL per pound. gross; sheep.
$3.50 pounds at from l-2 to cents gross.
Tho commissioners OF the Manchester free
bridge met yesterday TO open bids for .hc
Guiding Of the bridge large number had
been received and il takes time to examine
them in detail. The contract will be awarded
IN few days.
Married on February 90, the residence
Of the brides father in Chesterfield County, by
Rev. james Bailey, r. ]. Stanback, of the
Richmond and Petersburg Railroad. to Miss
Mary l.. Short.
The gross earnings of the Petersburg and
Weldon Railroad for 1870 were s260,1l3.12:
operating expenses. Sl42215.32; net earnings,
$1l7.S97.S0. a dividend of per cent was
declared for the stockholders.
Pizzini is right UP to date. He has mala ga
grapes. Mbcmarle piDpins Arabian dates and
tine oranges.
Charles Lanicr OF New York, treasurer OF
the French Relief Committee sailed for France
day before yesterday, taking s17s,o0Gin specie,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-03

to his sound, conservative Judgment in de-
feating radical measures the country owes
large debt OF gratitude
AS Speaker, knowledge Of parliamentary
procedure and uniform fairness in his rul-
ings were outstanding He disarmcd all
craftsmanship spirit by his unfailing courtesy
in playing no favorites with the member
ship over which he presided. and it is of
recorf that fewer OF his rulings were APP
pealed from than of any other Speaker who
had held the position, and of these only
two were reversed during his entire tenure
of the speakership. Members of both par
ties alike We'd with each other in testi-
flying to his unfailing courtesy, knowledge
and fairness.
During the presidential campaign of 1912
for the Democratic nomination. he led in
the convention at Baltimore until, and in
Guiding, the twenty-ninth ballot, drawing
clear majority on eight ballots, and but for
the detection Of William Jennings Bryan,
who had favored his nomination and was
sent an instructed delegate from
Nebraska to vote for him. he would have
been made the nominee and would have
been elected President in place of Wood
row Wilson.
1t would be idle TO reflect on how differ
Ont might have been the course of govern
ment had he, instead of Woodrow Wilson
been elected President at the time. Suffice
IL to say, Champ Clark was outstanding in
his patriotism and soundly devoted TO the
fundamental principles of Democracy the
support of which in the past has wrought
so achieyingly in the progress of the coun-
try under ordered government, designed to
safeguard the rights OF the humblest as
well as the most powerful and influential
citizen.
I,
personal loss, in which each individual sus-
tains part
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-03
Cold weather for Innuuuro,,o,

WASHINGTON, March Cold and
probably fair weather VIII prevail
here Friday during the inauguration
OF President Harding. according to
4 special Inauguration day forecast
Issued today by the Weather Bureau
On the face OF Indications available,
The government experts said. partly
cloudy weather Thursday would turn
colder Thursday afternoon and clear
up Friday. but with the cold con-
tinuing No forecast as to tempcra-
lures was included.
The text OF the prediction follows:
Special forecast: The outlook at
this time is for cold and probably
fair weather In Washington on Fri
day. March l."
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-03
shipping Act Hiring. Change,

WASHINGTON, March 2.-Enforce-
mcnt OF sections OF the Jones ship
ping act of 1920 Will bring about
such changes in maritime commerce
that determinations against private
shipping concerns will be removed.
Admiral Henson. chairman of the
United States Shipping Board. de-
ciarcd today in an address before the
convention OF the Southern CONNER
cial Congress. Chairman Benson
also praised Congress for passing
laws which would improve maritime
commerce.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-03
First Submarine Boat.

Su5scriber. Amclia.-Whcn or hy
,~hom was built the first submarine
"at VIII probably never be kn.vn.
1t Is said that Alexander the I;rc,i
was interested in submarine navical
tlon while subauucous attack or
vessels was studied ut least MS earl.
as thc thirteenth or fourteenth CEN
tory: NJ Del2euch states thar some
English ships were dcstroyeI in ~
by ilrc carricd under water. In iha
carry part OF the seventh century.
submarine boats were numerous, and
IN M Cornelius Drcbbel exhibited
submarine boat of his own dosjrn,
ny ~ no less than fourteen tyncs
or submarines had been patented in
a:ns.ann alone. In l77i Day began
at plymouth, England. losing his jife
IN the second submergence Trial. In
the following year David Bushnell
Dul,t ms hrst boat. with which Ser
E ln M.w Lee yo attacked H. A. S. Eagle
Eot under the ship. and the attack
failed only because the screw hv
which the torpedo was to be at
r na, Ito to the Eagles bottom was
experiments IN France and America
Q195-iS12) demonstrated that vcs.
sci could be built which could de-
s ssen,i,, to any, given depth and re-
u
eighteenth century. but Fulton de-
veloped the vcrtical and horizontal
rndders and provide for the ARTIFICIAL
existed In 1892, and an improved Kind
was patented in 1774; in 1854 Dayy
stu further developed H. In 1863
McClintock and lIowgato built q
semisubmarine handpropclled boat for
the attack on the Federal fleet. but
II sank four times. each time drown
ing the entire crew of eight mon. The
French navy began experimenting
with submarine boats about 1885. In
1899 the construction of submarines
was actively commenced by that ma
ton, ten being launched In 1901. The
United States had the submarine
boat under consideration for several
years. The first boat ordered (nhout
1880 was never completed, but
seven of tho Holland type were or
dercd In 1900, and one was purchased
year. T. h%srftr
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-03
LOU TELLEGEN TO OPEN
AT THE STRAND FRIDAY
BriIinnt hctor-Mnnngcr IL bring
Ing iii-Stnr Company to
IticImond.

Lou Tellegen. TIE brilliant actor
manager. who al present himself
Tin person) and his excellent COM
pany IN his greatest American sue
cess, "Blind YOUTH" nj the Strand
tomorrow and Saturday and Satur-
day matinee, preferred making a re-
vival of his celebrated play by VIII
lard Mack and himself. rather than
10 produce play he had in prcpara-
ton, which ho found was not up to
the measure OF his standard
The youths blindness, to which
the title OF this play refers, IL the
inability o! the young TO distinguish
false from genuine love. IL is the
revelation Of how a young artist is
guided by his impulse rather than
mis- reason In bcstowing his affcc-
ton. and from this mistake comes
sorry consequences, but /, is his re-
generation that brings great and
lasting happiness The play is lifc-
like in that 1t has its moments OF
laughter. as We'll as those of main.
but the impulse OF the story is 10
the Joy Of life.
Supporting Mr.. Tclleg"n will be
found Helen Graycc. Julictte Crosby
Lorna Amber. Marcclle Baguer
Kathryn Howard. George Dcneu-
hourE. Douglas :. Bright. Schuyler
White and Russell Clark
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-03
AMERICAN VESSELS HANDLE
$69,565,767 In FREIGHT
Fhe Figures for January Are Much
Lower Thnn Those OF Same
Month fin 1870.
[By Associated Prcss.I

WASHINGTON. March 2.--Ameri.
oan-owncd vessels brought into tho
United States In January mcrchan-
disc amounting TO SGo.565.767. against
Sl05Si5.0TS brought in by foreign
owned vessels. as compared with
Nio0s3,ioS In American and $2S7.-
O72.l7S In foreign vessels in January.
1920. according TO figures made pub
lie today by the Department OF Com
mcrce.
Merchandise exported in American
owned vessels in January amounted
to s2li.2s4.2s1 and In foreign s36e.-
027.76i. against $2os.3oe.357 in Amer
lean and s329.s32.s53 in foreign In
January, 1920.
British vessels brought into the
United States merchandise amount
ing TO s52.5il.Ssl In January as COM
pared with .l7S.Te7.o2 in January last
year, and carried American esports
valued AT S2i9,si6.3si In January as
compared to s2lt.l3?.5sl in January.
1870.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-03
Carolina Assembly ot Deadlock.

COLUMBIA. $. c., March The
deadlock in the South Carolina Cen
eral Assembly over the election OF
successor TO the late Justice George
Williams Gage has no prospect of
breaking. After three ballots today,
making 80 so far taken. the standing
OF the candidates was as follows:
Marion. 35; Ship. 20: Carter. 55:
Bonham. sc.
a motion 10 continue the election
next year was lost
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-03
"THE MAN WHO KNOWS"
COMING HERE NEXT WEEK
Startling Demonstrations I'm Psychic
Phenomena to BE Given at
Sfrnnd.

y.The seat sale for Alexander. "The
Man Who Knows" worlds greatest
mastcr OF mental mystics, who, with
his company of wonder workers,
comes to the Strand Theatcr next
Monday night for n three days en-
sagement in physical magic. startling
demonstrations In psychic phenomena
and similar inysticlsms. opens at the
theater box Office this morning, when
reservations may be made for any
performance. with Alexander comes
a party of Oriental dancers, beautiful
and highly trained girls from the
heart OF the Far East. who furnish
ono of the most Interesting ma al
Turing parts Of the long and mystify-
Ing program. The lure OF tho mys-
terlous Is the power back Of the ire
mendous success which has been
achieved by this marvellous man Of
mystery. For this engagement there
VIII be n special souvenir matinee OH
Wednesday for ladiosronly, 4
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-03
vIoIn Damn nj HiJou.

Desperate measures were needed
ana The family did not hesitate 10 use
them. u was obvious 20 all but the
orc-foolish girl that the suavc Rus
sian was an impoeter. SO they fit
ted up pirate who played high jinks
80 admirably that the girl forgot the
foreigner. and the man forgot every
thing else. What happened makes
The Onshore Pirate" the Metro spc-
cial starring petite Viola Dana, now
showing at the Rijou Thcatcr Il roll
licking. unusual romance.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-03
Diplomacy.

Ihcres only one way to raise prices
lf you've got the public in a corner and ,rs
reao! TO hike, go high enough so that when
You nave to come down or be lynched Won
Gun cut OF SO much that they'll think you,rc
o"h money on generosity. and you'll stu
nave enough boot to make the only differences
between you and Jesse James a matter of
MASK anu professional honesty, he being
regular crook and you being an also bypo
critic. 80 ~
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Champ Clark

sLt1ssHE death OF Champ Clark terminates
sSss sk 81 the career Of man who had won large
8afstjnrtion as useful and influential pub
sSIinsE4rynnt during more than quarter of
& II Century as member OF the Federal House
Y al ssRepsessntatives, OF which he was the
SDeazerfpr eight years. IL is not extrava-
n xaEtx toSsay that during that period he
;sTfei ga IAN Influence az legislator second
4 it,sfYfbprtance to that Of no other member
4 IA sff,hts body, In the output Of legislation
which feacfiad the statute books during all
Z TIA tims he had q conspicuous part, and
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-03
Tenants Honor Landlord.

LYNN. Mass. March "A land
lord, whose tenants said he had n
heart Of gold. was presented with a
purse OF gold last night. when four
teen families Joined In celebration
OF the hftieth anniversary OF the we'd
ding Of Mr. and Mrs. Dana p. Dur
gin. The landlord had not increased
their rents in the last five years, al
though other owners NIL about them
had piled Increase on increase.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-03
MINIATURE ALMANAC.
Theater Calendar
ACADEMY-KeIth vsudeviIle.

hCADJ;M Y-krith vaudeville.
HlJou-Vloln Damn. In .rhc on
Shorc PIratc.o
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Lovely, In
"Inrtnrrs of Fate"
HROADWAY-Clnr Is . M bnlI
Young. In "YIId- Oh nnncI."
IsiS-Conway Tcurlc, In "The
Road or Ambition"
LiKIc-Winston Churchiirs .9Thc
Inside OF the Eup.o
oDEON-DOrothy Gish. In "'rhc
Ghost Of the Gnrrrt."
ItEN--..lloOt" Gibson, in "The
Grip Of the LAW
NItrOt-WllIInm Fairbanks, In
"irarts of the west"
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Cinema Programs
'.I,ond OF An,bition.-

The Road OF Ambition" is tho apt
y descriptive title OF Conway TcnrIc's
hrst SciZ1ick picture, which Is an
nounccd as the feature attraction at
the Isis Theaier for three days, be-
ginning today.
The story, which Is from the pen
or Elaine Stcrnc. one of the most
prolific writers OF screen material
deals with the career or "A young man
who. although without friends money
or education. Is inspired by the UNI
QucnEhnblc fires OF ambition.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-03
Delightful Ghost Comcdy.

Dorothy Gishs latest Paramount
comedy. The Ghost in the Garrett"
Is delightful production In every
way. II VIII be- shown at the Odeon
Theater today. William l.. park heads
a strong supporting company Some
OF the features include IA trained bull
dog and talking parrot, "a rare com
blnatiou in pictures.
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THURSDAY. MARCH 3. 1921.
Where Delay Is Costly

n 1CHMOND owes it to itself as we'll as to
IN the Virginia Railway and Power Com
pany to hasten consideration OF tho latter's
petition for now franchise with relief
from certain financial burdens now imposed
upon it and privilege to charge adequate
flares Whatever the final decision may be
when the City Council comes to consider the
case on its merits, whether it be favorable
or unfavorable to the company, any un-
necessary delay is an injustice to it as we'll
& as to the public.
There should be- and we are sure the
Council will give it that ca rcful study which
so vital problem, incxtrcab!y interviewer
? with the city's interests, demands, but there
!. is no reason why time should be allowed to
h drag YEARLY on with no signs of definite
action. Failure to adjust the relations be-
,Stwecn the company and the city is q double
4 edged sword that is cutting both ways 1t
is GRIPPING the company, impairing its ser
: vice and limiting its field of opportunity
} through the bar it raises against its entrance
TO the financial markets Its revenues un-
der present conditions are inadequate its
expenses OF operation and maintenance are
Bstill close to the peak, and capital will en-
ltertain no proposition coming from it until
sits status is definitely determined, until il
KNOWS with degree of certainty on what
at can depend in..-thc. tutGrc, and what IL
" has TO offer in the way OF reasonable returns
ssson its investment. That its status be de-
s.termined as speedily as possible surely is no
more than a legitimate demand and i'm all
fairness the city cannot afford even TO appear
Z dlintory The company has reached salts
factory settlement OF its affairs in Norfolk:
EFother cities In the system are anxious for
San early adjustment that will he mutually
Eagreeable. and only Richmond remains an
,Sobstace to the completion of the oompany's
#program. which IS expected TO re.torc if to
9sits proper standing in The fnancia, and ,,ac-
Elton field.
Richmond is :uiering from the delay no
Sss;sfess than The company Itself. Hundreds of
Is thousands of dollars are awaiting invest
ssIaent in new buildings many Of them resi-
81 dences that will relieve n cougested populn-
Elton. But until the matter of reroutinr Is
|$Getermined, and the proposed extensions of
sSsstreet railway lines that will open up subur-
Sban territory fixed, most OF that money will
sSFemain idle or seek investment elsewhere,
sEands Richmond will continue to be cramped
Yin Its narrow quarters.
sssss In the final analysis the facts are these.
sSNtthout a determination OF its status. the
ssaITeet railway company cannot obtain funds.
Isssfitbout funds. extension of its lines neces-
seary to Ricbmonds expansion is out OF tie
!|$Sapestioi., and without the opening UP Of
&new residential territory this city may as
&well abandon its plans for material progress
#ahd population OF 100000 in ten years.
Realizing this. and in the knowledge tim,
esRichmond is at the parting oi the ways The
CITY Council is shouidering responsibility
80 grave that it dare not ignore IT,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-03
Information Bureau

INQUIRIES regarding almost m,
tnpic. executing on legal nna nirdi-
cal subjects, nrc answered free A..
MI ihUuirirS are answered directly
u! personal letter, n Acknowledgement
stamped envelope IN required Al
aress The Tinrs-Dispntch Infornn-
tioE Hmrcuu. ftirbmOnd, VI,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-03
stnHc ncnuty in Picture.

Edith Hallor. "a celebrated stage
beauty ana actress. plays the leading
feminine role in tho Paramount pie
turc. The Inside OF tht Cup" which
Is ut the Lyric all week The lead
ing man is William +. Carleton. who
Is well known to Paramount fans
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-03

or course there is sufficient sugar grown In
TINS country for our needs. we have never
h"u sugar shortage and we should by all
means make il difficult for the householder to
eecure the Cuban Notwithstanding Citizen.
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I:nod Victor Shn,r.

Al the Victor again today William
Fairbanks will be shown in "Hearts
OF the West" Western production
with convincing romance intcrtwin-
cd with it's story Of thrilling situa-
tions. y Mack Sennctt comedy is
on the same program.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-03
Matrimonial MI.-Up.

"Partners OF Fntc," shown ut the
Rlucbird Theater yesterday, is n
an extra ordinary role: and to this
role Louise Lovely measures I'M fully.
The story. by Stephen Chalmers.
concerns four wcil-intcntioned young
people who gamble In the game Of
mairimony and find themselves the
winners OF uncongcnial mates. \ ship
upon which all are travelling is
wrecked. and in the confusion each
husband finds himself cast upon II
lonely island with the other fellows
wife.