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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-10-08
SOUTHERN COMMERCIAL
CONGRESS Meets IN NOV.
Fifteenth Annual Convention
Will Be Held in Chi
cago, Ill.

WASHINGTON. Oct. THE nf-
teonth annual convention OF the
Southern Commercial Congress Is to
be held in Chicago November 2o-22.
under auspices OF the Chicago Asso-
citation OF Commerce and the Illinois
Manufacturers Association.
Former Secretary OF War Jacob
NJ. Dickinson Is chairman or the cx-
ecutive committee of 100 prominent
Chicago business men. who are in
charge OF the details OF the convcn-
ton. Julius Rosenwald Is honorary
chairman. and George Woodruff, vice
president OF the National Bank OF
the Republic. is treasurer OF the com
mittee.
Tho theme OF the convention is
trade relations between the South.
the Middle West and tho Mississippi
Valley Many thousands OF repre-
sentative business men from tho
South. the Middle West and the Mis-
siesIppi Valley will attend the Chi
cago convention.
Immediately after the Chicago
convention ends the Southern Com
mercial Congress will hold con
ference in Texas city, to be an
nounced later, the theme being com
mcrciai relations between the United
States and Mexico, and when that
conference ends the congress Will
take trade mission OF American
business men to Mexico City, on in
vitation OF the Mexican government
to study business conditions in the
Southern Republic.
Members OF the commercial organ
izations OF the country will attend
both tho Chicago and Texas meet
ings. and some will participate in
the Mexican trade mission. The
Mexican trade mission will be the
seventh foreign trade mission OF the
Southern Commercial Congress in
the past fourteen years. The South
ern Commercial Congress now has a
large trade commission in Europe,
headed by its president Dr. Clarence
j. owens. This commission appoint
cd by the Governors OF the Southern
States and the Pan-Pacihc Union. is
studying the possibilities OF the ex-
tension OF American trade in seven
of the European countries. 1t has tho
cooperation OF the State Depart
ment and the Department of Com
merce. and Is working with Ameri-
can diplomats. consuls and trade
agents stationed In Europe This
commission Will make report to
the Chicago convention and the Tex
as conference. 1t Will return to the
United States October II
In November. 1929. the Southern
Commercial Congress will omen =
southern states Exposition in the
chicago Coliseum, where Southern
PRODUCTS and manufactures will be on
display. Any business men inter
cSted in having an exhibit during
this exposition Is invited to writ.
the Southern Commercial Congress.
southern building. Washington, u. G.
me Congress. In order to knit
closer all Southern commercial or
CARNATIONS and Southern business in
tcrcStS is now organizing an adj
visory council. consisting OF the nres
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-10-08
BUCKLAND HALL FARM
HERDS WIN RIBBONS
Forty-Nine Hue Ribbons md South
ern Champions Won So Far
This Scaxnn

WARRENTON. VA, Oct. THE
Buckland Hall Farm, Inc, Nokesville
reports most successful exhibit Of
their Shorthorns for this season to
date. They have won forty-nine blue
ribbons and seventeen champions.
The circuit exhibited in so far In
Guided Columbus. Ohio; Detroit,
Mich; Syracuse. y. Y, and Spring
field Mass, and others
The two herds were exhibited this
week at the Virginia State Fair.
Richmond. Among tho recent sales
from this nationally known herd
were three young bulls. all sons OF
Lcspedeza Collynie. the grand cham
pion bull, and also the heifer Acan-
thus. VII; Notorious Blossom and
o'hers, al! pure-bred registered
Scotch Shorthorns
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-10-08
Buyx $4,000 Eruit EARN

WINCHESTER. VA. Oct Rob
ert ID. Underwood. OF New York. son
OF Bert Underwood. member of tho
"orid-famed photography firm OF
tnat name. has bought fruit farm
In the Winchester apple district and
VIII engage in commercial apple
growing. lie paid G. II. Schultz 3la.-
goo for tract of nearly seventy
eight acres, containing bearing or
chard OF standard varieties and vii
get possession November The
farm is situated in a highly produc-
tive section OF Frederick County n
mile ives; OF White Hall.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-10-08
Say Amrrlcn.s Hotel. High.

SfDEY. y. S. w, Oct. Sen
ator Pcarce attended the Washing
ton limitation of ornaments confer
ence as Australian representative.
Uron his return he presented n bill Of
expenses amounting to approximate
~ $4,000. Some Senators thought
this high. hut the commonwealth
treasurer. Mr. Bruce. came forward
ms one with experience of hotel bills
In the United States. and declared
one could not live in Washington
hotel for $3.50 week unless one had
no meals
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-10-08
Bank Clearings
Increase S8,982,l56

Local bank clearing, for tho
woch ending yestcrday ut ~
o'clock, rs reported by tho R!oh-
mond Clearing House Association,
iotRled si.822,i20, which COM
pared with N?s3s,sGt for tho cor
responding week last year shows
an nicronao OF ss.ss2,166. Com
pared with the total for tho pre-
an increase OF t3.S62.iS2.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-10-08
STRASBURC NOW HAS
A SEMIWEEKLY PAPER
Change Indicates the Town IL Grow
inR-Lnbor Scarce at Cur


STRABURG. VA. October g.
The Strasburg News made its first
appearance Monday last as semi
weekly newspaper. In the past the
News was published weekly. The
rise from weekly to a semiweekly
Is Indicative of the fact that Stras-
burg is progressing and growing.
During the recent business depres-
sion labor in Strasburg has been
scarce and difficult to get at current
wages. The recent building opera
lions have taken most of the day
labor. The railroads and lime kilns
are also employing much Strasburg
Ia Dor.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-10-08
Drought nroken mt Lynchburs.

L1NJHBCKG. VA. Oct. :, IA
drought, which has prevailed here
almost month. was broken by an
'all-night rain last night, the pre-
cipitation amounting to seventy-four
.undredths OF an inch to o'clock
this morning. In addition to being
boon TO farmers for fall blowing
1t VIII cure the dark tobacco crop
III an excellent way
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-10-08
Mny Delay Work on Uo.n,,,,

Ia NCHBCRG, VA. Oct. Tt is
earned mere that IL is hardly prob
able that work on the Virginia Ban
list Hospital can be started this
year. Tor the plans will not be ready
TOT some time Yet, which VIII make
u 100 late to ask for bids from con
tractors to start the work this vear
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-10-08
DENGUE FEVER
QUICKLY SUCCUMBS
TO NO. 666
II Kills the Germs That Cause
the Fever.

666 is we'll known to be the most
speedy remedy for Malaria, Dengus
or Bilious Fever. A few doses will
break the Fever. and IL taken then as
tonic, tho Fever will not return.
1t is equally as good for Colds and
LAG ripDc-Ady
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-10-08

idont OF tho commercial orSanlza-
lions throughout tho South
Colonel Winfield Jones. secretary
troRburer of tho Southern Commercial
Congress. Is In communication with
All tho commercial organizations In
the United States
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-10-08
ny John II. uutchcaon. Director.

- ""hh u. HufchcHOn. Directors.
BLACkSBSkG. VA. Oct. when
the Tobacco Growers Association
thd other large commodity market
ing organizations in the South were
In tho process Of formation there
were great MANI people who said
'hht they believed that the principles
OF the ORGANIZATIONS were all right
but that they did not believe that
such large organizations could be
financed. They did not believe that
these ORGANIZATIONS would be able
TO borrow enough money TO make ad-
vances to the growers
For the information OF people who
honestly opposed thcs. ORGANIZATIONS
on the above score. We are glad ia
report that there Is no longer any
doubt about such organizations be-
ing financed II they are organized
and operated along business lines
The War Finance Corporation. a de-
partInent OF the United States Hov-
eminent. has made II study of thcyn
organizations and has advanced
nearly 3lo0.000,O00 during this So
son TO cooperative marketing ASST
Citations for the purpose OF assisting
In financing the orderly marketing or
agricultural products. Among the
associations that have recently re-
ceiHed large advances may he men
ton the following:
Georgia Cotton Growers co-Oucra-
tive Association. $4,000. 900 Arkansas
Cotton Growers CO. Operative Assoc
citation. fT.5o0.o0o South Carolina
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-10-08

ceding month. Is. In an Increase Of
IS per cent over September. 1921
During the nrst nine months Of
this year construction started in this
district has amounted 10 si5s.s3t.o0O.
an increase OF 81 per cent over the
corresponding period Of last year and
OF per cent over tho entire veal
1921
Included In the September total
were: I3327,j0o or IS per cent. for
Residential buildings: sii.4sO.ooO. or
2i per cent. for public works and
utilities; 31o,33s.o0o. or 81 per cent.
for Industrial buildings: and .6.426,-
600. of IL per cent. for business
buildings
Contemplated new wori. reported
during the month amounted 10 $751;
1871 900
The Central West.
September building contracts in
the Central West Ullinois. Indiana
Iowa. Wisconsin, Michigan. Missouri
Eastern kansas and small portion
OF Nebsahka) amounted toSs5. 2eo. 900,
n
gust and %! - per cent over Septem-
Der. 1921.
The September hgure brought the
total for the hrst nine months Of
THIS year up 70 $7j5.3iO.O00. an in
crease OF % per cent over the cor
responding period Of last year Con-
atructlon started up TO October OF
| this year has amounted 10 - per
cent more than all the construction
started In the year 1921
Included In last months figure,
were; &2i.i6s,ooo. or % per cent. for
public works and utilities: S22l36.
600. or 20 per cent. for residential
buildings; Sl2.3 600 or If per cent,
for business buildings. and ss.7O2. 600.
or 10 per cent, for Industrial build
inHs.
Contemplated new work reported
during the month amounted TO $ll5.
$4,000.
The Northwest.
September building contracts in
Minnesota and the Dakotas amounted
10 'i?sO.OOo. which is 30 per cent
under the previous months total.
| and the same percentage under SEN
TENDER. 1921
The total construction investment
during the first min. months of this
year has been S67.4Ol,0OO. which is 4
per cent ahead Of the corresponding
period of last year
Last months total included: So
io2,ooo. or AZ per cent, for residcn-
tiai buildings: sl,775.o00. or SO per
cent. for business buildings, and
s597,oO0. or IL per cent, for educa- :
tional buildings
Contemplated new work reported
during the month amounted TO So
73l 900.
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Pittsburgh District.

f'HtsDurRh DistrIct.
september building contracts IN
ginia. Ohio, Kentucky and Tepnes-
see amounted to a4S.14I.oOO Al
though this Is A per cont under the
exceptionally high figure of the pre-
The Washington times., 1922-06-24

WANTED-Strong colored man,
with some experience in wash
room. PALACE LAUNDRY CO.,
722 9th st. N. w. Ask for Mr.. An
derson. ...E ~.
The Washington times., 1922-06-24

A GOOD PAINTER, at once. Apply
10 II ST. N. w.
The Washington times., 1922-06-24

JOHN MARsHALL fL., tss-Nics, cooi
.nesIs s''nss ss,sp sp.i siso s. r's .s r.sss; ssss;
h.M. hi LII Nj ssInn-r r.te.i lskl 81
PA AVE, NJ, w, ieis--Front hovss-
keepins roesrs tls PEI month up,
THHEN Ieem. and bait, md flesE rent
s,..' ,s.'srssI:' fssI,' ,:s. ss 'sHi,s,' 4 chill
PARK RPI is.GTar:.-,ssm = sg,.'
q. r.ni. M ..ss yScs: a%d.%: dam i..:'
itth ST. ~, W., sas--FeuF rooms and
bath and kitohenstte kpaftnnsnti must
IVY fqrnItursi sesond fleer,
MkRrL.ANp AVE- n, o.. Sse-complsts.
.y.,ds s,.,sn:1 r.s: sss ,.,s ss.rs'e rs en- M
9th a. satraSes.
The Washington times., 1922-06-24
p. F. TIPPETT,
Elcar Distributor,
712 E Street S. E.

sTUDEBAKER-is,o, 7-passenesr. tour
ing, has Just been painted; 10 mechanic
ally as good as q new car; inside the
| leather has not even started to wear; n
II equipped with Goodyear cord tires.
The Washington times., 1922-06-24

1890 LEXINGTON ssaan. Barsaiu 10
quick purchsssr. shovrosm open eve.
auSnER NoroR sALrs Co.
The Washington times., 1922-06-24
REL LIABLE SHOPS

below have been recouimsndsd The Washne
Tmss, being reliable; win tins and ncuW
quests Tor admanoe Into THE column must DO mads
The Washington times., 1922-06-24
JOHN r. DONOHOE
4 & SONS. y
3f4 Pa. Ave. 6. r..

A furnished apartment Of five
rooms and bath; southern expos
urc; situated on East Capitol st.,
between Bird and 4th. Reasonable
rant to tenant hurnishing first.
class reference.
, 1922-08-03
k|WAN|S CLUB
ENJOYS OPERA
AT NOONLUNCH

Special music. songs. and speeches
by celebrities marked the noon lunch.
con of the Casper Kiwanis club today.
which was voted the liveliest lunch.
con for some time.
A decision to begin the festivities
at Hells Half Acre at s O'Clock on
Saturday afternoon was reached by
the club. An announcement was also
made TO the effect hat any persons
desirious OF viewing the acre are priv.
legged to attend the celebration. II
was thought at first hat an open in.
ftation to the Casper Motor club
would embrace all who would wish
to take part but since some persons
might feel that they were not includ.
ed in this, the later decision was
reached.
The luncheon today was marked by
an entertainment given by the mem.
sers of the Brandon Opera company.
Several beautiful selection were sung
Ed Andrews, the comedian and the
t~ragedian as well, spoke concerning
the work. Mr.. Andrews has been in
opera for thirty ear and knows II
thoroughly. Long ago he gave up the
ambition Of taking part for the mere
money that could be gotten put OF It.
Instead his present ambition Is to give
the public dollar operas.
To re-create a taste for light opera
Is the end of Mr.. Andrews endeavors.
, 1922-08-03
CASPERL|ONS
ENTERTAIN NEW
HIGH PRINCIPAL
c. K. Fletcher. Late of Pueblo,
and George e. Lewis of
Denver Address
Gathering.

Br.s, addresses by c. X Fischer
new principal OF the Natrona county
T. Eh school. and George E. Lewis. ex
ecutivn director II the Rocky Noun.
tain committee on public utility In,
formation, were enjoyed by the Cas-
per Lions at their weekly dinner meet.
ing last evening.
Mr.. Fletcher WIS identified hesore
coming ia Casp1r with the Lions ciLt
at Pueblo. where lie has been engaged
in educational work. He expressed
appreciation OF the advancement al.
ready made in the Casper public
schools, paid high tribute TO his pre-.
decessor. J.. c. McGlade, md won this
con dence Of his hearers in the sin.
cerity Of purpose with which he vii
enter upon his new duties he~c he
Is rated as an eminently capnhl- aiu.
Gator and made n record in his work
at Pueblo, where he was also In charge
Of the nationn, guhrd battery. MIR.
J fletcher is en- cx-service man. having
entered the artille-y branch through
camp Taylor.
Mr.. Lewis, ar offended Interview
With whom appsa-s elsewhere in ,hir
issue. gave the Lions a INV view,
point to consider in their attltule 10
ward public utilities and his -emarIs
left the meeting ~favorably Impressed
with the earnest efforts being itile
b. these concerns 10 stamp o.. Incirn,
prejudice n creata n feeling of good
will, which is held essential to the
mutual interests Of both the
and the public in promoting the best
service.
, 1922-08-03
american Legion
Question Box

what is the attitude Of the Amer.
lean Legion Onward Union labor?
Can legion members be called out to
suppress strikes?-R. G.
Answer-Samuel Gompers has on
many occasions endorsed the legion
and urged members OF union labor
to join. The part that union men
had to do in the war was 30 great
that without the support and par
ticipation OF union men in the or
Eanization, it would loee much OF it's
strength. Legion members cannot
be called out to suppress strikes.
Two years 9 a few posts vclun.
teered for this duty. but were Sc
verely censored by national head.
quarters.
Is the American Legion q military
order?-Frank w.
Answer-1t 10 not. It 10 q civil.
ian organization OF men and women
h sew service IN the armed forcos
Of the United States during the
world war. Even in case OF wsr Il
would be impossible 20 call ont
members Of the legion.
What has tho Amsriean Legion
ever done7-T. IL. Med,
Answer-The American Legion
has sronscred and caused 10 DO en-,
acted every bit Of iegIsiahcn IN bs.
half Of the former soldiers that is on
tie statute books Of the uatted
stateA
, 1922-08-03

yer. executive Of the Rock
Mountain committee On public utility
information 10 authority for this decla
ration.
The Rocky Mountain COMMITTEES r.
the goodwill building organisation Of
the utility, companies Of wyominS,
Colorado Hnd New Mexico.
Mr.. Lewis accompanied by z. p. Ra.
con Of the Natrona Power company Of
Casper. PRECEDENT Of the Wyoming
Utfhties association. and Il. C. Chap
pail. also Of the SatronR Pove= com
pam and who is secretzrv Of h
Wyoming association. is nakiny a
tour OF the state to further the better
public relations program of this com
mittee OF which practically all Of the
Wyoming companies are members
"Betterments that have boon post
poned for from five to sight years
VIII be undertaken by the electric, gas
telephone. and tration companies Of
this state and other states. IL present
plans carry" said Mr.. Lewis during
his stay here. Thee extensions were
deferred because {. have undertaken
them would have 'sntailed material in.
crease in rates at a time when prices
for everything we needed a gone
sky-high.
These huge expenditures which.
naturally. Will benefit every tow md
city in the country, must he made on
borrowed capital. as there lie hardly
a utility company in the ration that
can set aside enough out of earnings
to make necessary hetterm~nts. Tn.
der our present state regulation earn.
ings are restricted TO appI oxlmately
s per cent. % that IL - necessary
for the utilities TO make loans II they
ere TO afford the service tile people
eypect.
II Is to the money centers of the
east that the utility must
look for funds with which to expand
their plants and facilities. But those
who lend money will not permit it to
go int some business where there is
r likelihood Of loss because tina. bust.
ness may be the object of attacks or
u~nwnrranted demands from tho very
persons most benefited.
VIVA ! mean TO impress is that
II is up to the people themselves
whether they are to benefit through
the circulation Of this immense
amount OF money which would be paid
out in wages. taxes purchase OF sup.
plies and equipment. II the customers
Of the utility organizations continue
with the ever.increasIng fairness tina,
mas marked thsi- attitude toward the
companies for some time these treat
benefits will be carried out. Il there
comes an unwarranted domand for
decrease in rates that were raised but
Il little bit. IL at all. the pres <or
everything hit the ton. there is a dan.
ger that this ambitious program can.
rot be put thrt ugh.
"one of the chief reason. for the
organization Of the committee rsp
resent was to educate the people TO
these facts. so that utility
customers will GO operate, for i. i,
easy to see thai the interest Of each
are identical.
The utility compa niles Of Wyoming
are leading h nation in taking their
problems to the people through news.
paper advertising. Scores of com.
panies in other states. learning of the
success here, are following suit. so
that in comparatively short time the
people of the whole country will have
a conception Of the utility industry
they eve dreamed of before.
, 1922-08-03
BILLIONS To Be EXPENDED UPON
UTILITY PLANTS Of COUNTRY
Wyoming to Share IN GiantProgram and Good VIII
Campaign for Confidence Of Public Is Waged
Preliminary to Expansion Activities

Extensions and betterments to utility plants. promise of
greatly increased rural service and other expansion work
that, in some instances, has been deferred since the war
broke out. the whole entailing an expenditure of close to one
billion doll.s = year for the next seven years, is planned by
the utility companies of the nation. George E. Lewis of Den
, 1922-08-03
DiMcultyS Seen In
Fixing Guilt For .
Moonshine Actipit,

Officials look forward to a difficult
task when Ted Irwin and II. C. Burd.
held on bond fo- alleged operation of
a st1l several miles from town, are
given a hearing before Judge Tubte
this afternoon. Due to the fact that
Irwin and Burd vera not present at
the apparatus when the search Wa
made. but came in while the IDENTITIES
were there, 1t will be extremely diff.
cult to furnish sufficient evidence 10
bnd them over to court for trisi.
, 1922-08-03
Get In On These
Bargains

Suspenders, SOC values---25c
Belts, SOC values--------25c
Hose Supporters, Csc val, 15c
Hose Supporters, Csc val, Csc
1oc Handkerchiefs at-----5c
15c Handkerchiefs at----7hc
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-10-19

was held today, Ralph Hawkins be:
ing elected president Of the class.
Other business before the class
was that Of making arrange ments
for the entertainment which viii
mark the opening OF the new gym.
naslum. No definite plans were
made as the work on the building
will not be completed before No.
yenber 20. A discussion OF vari:
Gus plans In connection with the.
affair was held.
During the coming week two Jun.
Tor groups, headed by the Misses
Custer and Scott Of the faculty, will
hold parties. The freshmen party
will also be an event Of next week.
Tentative plans have recently
been made by the new athletic
club. The club plans to present
gold footballs and basketballs TO
the students graduating from
school with a record OF two years
practice on the teams. The work
will be undertaken with the
thought of stimulating interest in
athletic. affairs. No definite plans
have been made In regard to the
project as the club members must
convene with the Athletic Asso,
citation before a decision can be
made.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-10-19
STAMPEDE is ON
NOW FOR ASSIGNED
CARS IN REGION

Continued from Page onel
company Nick Aielio, Fairmont,
president OF sub district 4, who is
expected to return from Charleston
on Friday.
Unless there is a postponement
in the case, which no doubt would
be welcomed by the defense, C.
Frank Keeney, president OF district
II, will go on trial at Charles
Town, W. Va, next Monday for al.
legged implication in the minersl
march in Southern West Virginia!
Little to the Lakes.
AS a result Of the embargo on
lake coal shipments, only three
cars went OF the Monongah Divi.
sion. B. & o., yesterday. Twenty
cars OF coal went to the lakes on
the ME- w. yesterday.
Daily r. r. Fuel.
Two hundred and forty.one cars
OF coal were loaded of the Monon.
gah Division yesterday as railroad
fuel. Seventy-seven cars OF this
total were secured by the D. & o.
Foreign roads secured the bulk OF
the railroad tonnage at 1874 cars.
One car Of B. 6 o. fuel was load.
ed of the Cumberland Division
yesterday. The assigned car is in
evidence on the NForgantown &
Wheeling, where 1874 cars OF for.
eign fuel were loaded yesterday.
Thirty.nine cars OF Western Mary
land fuel were loaded OF the Be.
,lington & Weaver branch of the
Western Maryland. Railway yester.
day.
Coal Land sold.
H. o. Cole and =. L. Cole OF Nor.
gantown have sold to Brown Broth
ers Of Uniontown, Pa, a tract Of
104 acres of Pittsburgh coal land
of the Bear Mountain coal tract in
barbour. County, near Bennington,
NV. Va, at approximately 100000.
This Is = virgin coal tract, and the
Coles say It gives promise Of rival.
ling the scott's Run section. A
tipple will soon be erected and a
shaft sunk by Brown Brothers, who
are coal operators of Fayette Coun.
ty, Pennsylvania. The tract is cor,
nected with spur which taps the
Aston branch of the B. & o., ex.
tending along Simpsons Creek.