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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-09-29
News Of Fifty Years Ago

(From tho Richmond Dispatch. Sept 90 ls72D
The Investigation Of the situation In the
Gas Department, being conducted by Mayor
Kelley and the Council Committee on Re-
trcnchment and Reform. continues. The fourth
hearing was completed yesterday. and the
next sitting will be held Tuesday morning.
James NJ Tyler real estate agent. announces
that desirable brick residence, No. 7o7 Leigh
street between Seventh and Eighth Streets,
a, present occupied by bishop -. S Doggctt.
containing eight rooms. over basement, with
all modern improvements and IN good order IL
for rent.
Lyme e Bros. announce for rent that de-
sirable residence at the corner or Eleventh
and Broad Streets, eleven rooms. Kitchen, etc.
with modern improvements.
At o'clock yesterday morning three COM
runics OF the Guard Battalion. OF Washington
6coicred). accompanied by good many OF
their friends. arrived in the city by the Chcsa-
pcake and Ohio Railroad The soldiers wore
& uniform very much like that of tho old
Blues Of this city. They were entertained by
the Attacks Guards ana the Richmond
Zouuves. The Washington men behaved them
selves with marked proprIety during the day,
and evidently pleased with thier en-
tcrtainmcnt
II. Ferrandini informs the public that on
account OF increase ia business his present
place is too small 10 accommodate it, there
fore. hc is compelled 10 remove to CT? Broad
street, between Sixth and Seventh Streets
by the first of october lie says he has es-
tablishcd one of the largest human hair en-
poriuins south OF New York
Our Petersburg correspondent beautifully
says: Yesterday Il bright and almost
cloudicss day. But at night the sky darkcned
aud a heavy storm OF rain, thunder and light
ming prevailed between . and 4 O'Clock this
morning. The rain fell In heavy and inccssant
torrents. flooding the streets and swelling the
river. The lightning was very vivid though
not sharp. The street in rear Of Poplar Lawn
was considerably damaged by tho rushing
waters liut the clouds broke this morning
with the coming Of dawn. and the day has
been very bright with old Sol shining through
the azure
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-09-29
Health Talks by Dr.. Brady
why husbands Arc M.rcurtni.

These be parlous times for husbands who
drink or smoke swear FOR gather from
correspondents" with wives ,ha, since the
lohhcd sex has acquired these accomplish
get In his coffee
one anxious wife writes: III. Is now trying
10 quit hy cutting down to three day. Nrst &.
| remember reading how few drops OF some
Kind OF mercury In coffee would destroy a
mans craving for tobacco without his knowl-
cdGc -. and another. perhaps sim more
imaginative or cr"dulous, declares that she
actually did doctor her husbands coffee for
"a time and the poor fellow got he could
scarcely bear the faintcst oder OF tobacco. but
1t d!dn't last for now he is at 1t again harder
than ever, and the lady alas, had forgotten
the name o. the tablets. l cal, that good
memory.
Now II the first husband gets few drops Of
mercury In his coffee every little while dare
say he viii not smoke any more IN this lie, a,
any rate.
Another woman invites 10 find Enclosed q
stamprd addressed cnvclopc-and can't find
it, although have searched dilirrntly-'for
which please tell me how to cure my husband
"t the smoking habit. He smokes IS cents
worth of tobacco a week and need that
money for other purposes Now that is an
excellent reason why a man shouldn't SMOKE
his family needs the money for better pur-
poses. IN" least expensive form OF smoki ing
Is tn" pipe. and even If :, tho mos,
expensive brand %; tobacco he cant possibly
Get away with NOR" than % cents worth
a week without smoking excessively ana in
Jurng his own health. For man using what
j. generally cons .dcrcd fair quality OF to-
hacco. 10 10 10 cents a week should cover
the cost y man with 4 family or dependents
Of amy Kind ought to b" ashamed TO sduandcr
money on expensive forms Of tobacco.
| must rclteratc, like every school teacher.
for have nrr class 10 teach almost every
day, instead OF every term. There is no
hi
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-09-29
GOVERNOR TO WELCOME
POSTER ADVERTISING MEN
Program for Annual Convcn-
ton Here, October 9 To l3,
Practically Completed.

Alderman William W. Workman
chairman of the general and local
committees for tho reception Of III,
roster Advertising Associations an
uual convention. which will meet "A,
the Jefferson Hotel. Richmond Oc-
tobcr . to -, has practically com
pietsh the program for the occasion
others on the local reception com.
m.ticc Will embrace city officials
business and professional men. a
repre- sentative group. The names O,
this committee VIII bc announced
within IL few days. Addresses Of vel
come viii be delivered by Mayo,
A!nslie and Governor rriukIe. ana
responses viii hc made by officials
OF the Organization. Alderman
Workman VIII present the Mayor
who VIII In i"rm Introduce Cover
nor Triukla. Tho entertainment
features. Is said by Mr.. Workman
last night VIII hc notable. q. Jotcr
Jones and Alvin Smith viii have
much 10 do with this feature OF the
prog ram
Tho association represents 9,OO9
cities and towns OF the country. with
a membership Of 1850. Most ot
these VIII attend the convention here
Tho officers are J ~ Brinkmcyer. OF
st Louis. president ~ g. Walker al
Detroit, vice president: W W i!"li
OF Chicago. secretary; III. +. o'Mcalla
OF Jersey city. treasurer W. W
Workman. of Richmond. president al
the Dixie Poster Company. with main
offices In Richmond. Is chairman of
the general reception committee.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-09-29
AINSLIE WILL ATTEND
CITY CHIEFS SESSION

Announcement has just been made
by Louis prnwnicw, CITY manager Of
thc city Of Petersburg, president az
the League OF Virginia Mun!c!pal!-
tics. that the annual convention %!
the lcagu. viii ha hold on October
10 and 20. ia Petersburg.
President Eruwnlow says tho in
tcrcst OF the cities ana towns In the
State In the work OF the league had
50 increased that this convention VIII
dc ubt.vas have the largest attendance
oi any ever held He sayH the league
has been OF untold value TO tho cities
and towns Of Virginia and has coop
Grated In many ways In WORKING out
III" problems peculiar to them.
Mayor Ainsl!c and many other
itichnpmdcrs, including public oiti-
c.als. have announced their intention
t" attend the session OF the convcu
lion
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-09-29
Wilson's Wisdom Nindicatcd

THE forced settlement Of the Turkish
4 problem, TO which the European pow
crS are about To agree i'll order To prevent
the triumphant forces OF Mustapha Renal
pasha from marching into Europe and re
covering AT the point of the sword all that
Turkey lost in the World War, vindicatcs
the wisdom OF President Wilson in his pro-
pusal for a settlement of the issues involved
in tina, great struggle as they affected the
future OF the Ottoman Empire
When President Wilson was appealed TO
by the losers in that conflict to bring an
end to the war upon just terms that would
contribute to the establishment of enduring
peace, the plan he proposed was set forth
under fourteen points cmbodying his con
ception OF the principles that should apply
~ arranging Il settlement. This plan was
accepted by all the nations engaged and the
war was abruptly ended The twelfth
point in the series OF fourteen referred TO
Turkey and reads as follows The Turk
ish portions OF the present Ottoman Empire
should be assured a secure sovereignty, but
the other nationalitins which are now under
Turkish rule should he assured an undOubt-
ed security of life and an absolutely un-
molested opportunity of autonomous de-
veiopmont and the Dardanellcs should be
permanently opened as a free passage to the
ships and commerce of all nations under in
tcrnational guarantees
The ensuing peace conference first de-
voted consideration To the treaties with Ger
many ana Austria settlement OF the
iurkish questions was deferred until these
larger ana more pressing matters were out
"i the way. by the time the allies got
around I" the consideration Of the treaty
with turkey the United States government
mao "ithdra"h from participation III their
deliberations. and President Wilson was
tchhh.u TO MS bed, no longer able Ia take
any active part IN international affairs. II
was not until August, l92O. that the allies
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-09-29
WELCOME STRANGER"
MAKES HIT At ACADEMY
Proves One of Clcancst and
Best Plays in Richmond
This Season.
Hy John George IInrrIs,

George Sidney. IN Welcome
Stranger was the Academy ut,rac-
tom last night. in the nrst OF four
performances. Tho play Is a comedy
OF New England life, written by
aaron Hoffman, and given under tho
sam IL Harris management.
The story of the play IS based on
the prejudice existing against the
coming, OF u Jewish merchant to 4
small town, whore he il met by mar
row minded folk. refused admission
/" the local hotel, and sleeps the first
riShi on Il chair in the lobby. lie
Sees tho merit in "A watcr-pOwer
scheme of C!cm Bccmis. IA local nc'cr-
40 wei, enters into tho project and.
az me end Of Il year, upon the am
niN"rSnry Of the New Years Eve that
hc arrived. both lac aud Glenn are on
me way I" prosperity. old prctudiccs
are removed, and cOnviv.al!iy re!gnS
on all sides.
MIR. sidney Is lnimttablc IN the lead
ing role, and withal Il very convinC-
Ing actor Ills Inability to realize
sppcrNc!ally, at lcaSt-that he is be-
inS snubh"d; the way IN which he
becomes Il kind Of host in the hotel
here II" Is unwclcom"; The Kind re-
cept!on given to the unknown girl
who comes half-frozcn. aud her sub
s"Iucnt adoption hy him; his unique
way OF dealing with situations as
they arise. all arc brought out by
sidney in very mastery fashion.
The play is rather frank propa-
Eanda against race prcJudicc. when
h" Is presented with AN agreement
= -
town. ia which they aErcr not TO
rent him a store. solomon quotes tho
constitutional provisions agalis,
discrimination ON account az race.
color or previous CONDITION. and
threatens his opponents with prose
cutiun. They burn his stock OF
goods. but he uses the insurance TO
get his electrical project going.
MIR sidney ~ surrounded by -
good company. Mary Clark. the glri
OF whose local origin there Is doubt
is well played by Nora Stirring
Charles Schoh.li is Il credible Glenn.
Ht"rt.ng u! as a Kind o! hotel por.
ter IN IN" irst act and winding up
r"tcutIdl ui!liunair. In evening
clothes al the finish The old cutIr-
t'y hotel und"rgo.s marvellous
change during TIA" action. hlossoinlig
Ike t"a room in III" fourth act.
N,lc"N" stranger is AN enter
iaininS play, with an abundance Of
hun"r. There is much TO admire in
Mr. Sldu"y's acting and much in.
duc"m"nt To- laughter tn his druIl
speeches, Summarizing tn" play az
a whole, this * on" OF the brs, aud
C.cir"S' plays "" ar" likely TO hnv"
h"rr and Richmond audiences viii
miss great treat II they fail 10
turn ont "A full house for every per
formanc" II has been n srcn, sue
cess IN New York. with IA long run.
a"t Richmond Is fortunate 10 have
a cham"" TO So. IL 40 well presented.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-09-29
SKATING SEASON OPENS
HERE WITH BIC RUSH
several Hundred Enthus!nsn Gnthcr
ut Coliseum ON First Night oi
Activities on Rink.

Several hundred skating "n,husl
ns,s helped dedicate the 1928 ska,-
nE season last might at the oiiiclui
opening of the now Coliseum Slat.
Ing Rink, near Lomhardy. on Broad
street With the assistance or Il ton
piece hand. which proved 10 he "a biz.
success, Ia" season opened with Il
wh.Tl. The crowd came carly and
were reluctant 10 leave tn" floor
when tn" last gong had sounded
Beginning today. skating sessions
Will 10" he'd "a, O'Clock untl 6.&p
ana from unit! 1880 = u LcD
Doyle. floor manager 81 Ia" coliseum.
has arranged t" CIV" froe instructions
:" an" ono who wants 70 learn -
skate.
There Viii probably hc q special
childrcu's morning mntluc. Saturday,
Edward Cowart!n. manager OF the
rink. said last night
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-09-29
At the Colonial.

Entertaining in every way is "The
lfctator,' from the story by Richard
Harding Davis. in which Wallace
Neid is starring at the Colonial for
tho last half of the week. AS the
dash!ng, carcfrcc advcn;urcr In the
!and where revolution is the ma
t"nal sport" Reid has "A picture
somewhat on the Fairbanks type,
which he handles in his own way.
Forced TO be It coal HEAVIER Oh his
fathers boat Reid. as brooke Tray
crs, finally lands In South America
where he assists in Il revolution and
the saving OF ! beautiful girl. The
conclusion is inevitable. While the
hnmor OF the situations is never lost
sight of, there are highly exciting
moments in the picture. War scenes
and love scenes abound. with Travcrs
always I'm the lead. Lila Leo heads
the capable east supporting Mr..
Reid. The supplementary pictures
are particularly good. One showing
storm has unusually fine photogrn-
ply. Colonial Events and Travels.
with splendid comedy. complete the
program.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-09-29
CIIINAMAN IS RELEASED
ON 81 800 BAIL BOND
Wong Slug Lock. one OF CrIrrtinis
Captured Ia Truck N-nr Peters
burg. obtain. his I'rrrdoni.

WoUF sing Lock. one OF the eight
cen Ch!Hamcu arrested more tham a
month ago by Federal prohibition
agents. "hu were looking Tor Il cnrEo
Of corn whisky ON the road near ia
iorshurg. and locked Up In the Guy
Jan as foreigners alleged IN DO In
th!s country un!awfuiiy. wac yes
tcr'lay released on bail by United
States Commissioner Melvin FlcScu-
hc!mcr In the sum OF $1,000.
order Tor release or the chinamnn
was given by Judge u. Lawrence
Grumcr. 90 tic United states Dis
lrlct Court. upon application 81 Vt
tornoy Robert II. Tailcy, represent
ing all OF the Cinnamon. II IS said
mat come OF the others VIII prob
ably make application for ro!rasr
when the October term OF the United
states District Court begins next
Monday
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-09-29
virsinia's Iron Industry Revived

wv NEITHER or not iron is king 1t is GER
w tain that no more significant indca-
ton OF returning prosperity can be found
than activity in the manufacture of pig
iron Assurance that the furnaces OF this
State will be reopencd soon is easily the
best news in many II day
First 10 feel tho slackcning of indus
trial activity late i'll 1920, furnaces through
out the country began TO so out of blast.
and those in Virginia had to join the pro-
cession. The iron business has been de-
been in progress since early in the present
year looking to such establishments in
freight rates on orc. coke and limestone
a would enable the plants to blow in.
The coal and rail strikes. making supplies
Of materials too uncertain to permit actual
operation. and prOlonging the unsettled con-
ditiOn OF the nations commcrcc. delayed ac-
ton
In excellent spirit, the Virginia railways
on whose lines the furnaces are located, and
the owners IF the properties. conferred and
have now reached an agreement on II basis
IF freight rates on furnace materials that
Will enable the great plants in this State
TO compete with those elsewhere, and justi-
Ties the immediate resumption OF activity.
Employment will he afforded thousands
o. men i'll the furnaces. the mines and on
the railroads The communities where the
plants are located will take on new life.
Test Of all. tho rcopcuinS of iron furnaces
is tn" pulse beat of prosperity.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-09-29
NrcrntInn for Shnplmrn.

Tonight ~ O'clock reception
and entertainment VIII he given a.
the Central Young Mems Christian
Association. Grace and Seventh
Streets, to the shnpmcH OF the city
and their swcctheartH. wives. FAINT
lies and friends. POLK Nillcr's old
south Quartet Will do the major por.
ton Of the entertaining, which viii
be supplemented by singing and nth-
lctic stunts" Following the pro
gram III the auditorium, refreshments
VIII he served u everybody by TIA.
women Of the COmradc Class Of
Broad street Methodist Church
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-09-29
More Than Another TnY D,,,

:. NE claims winch women OF ne con
- fodcracy may always lay upon The rev.
.-frencc ana protection OF Richmond are de.
8s=l iVed from relationship OF which this
11IeIty can never be- forgelful. TO say tAa,
I. some Confederate women OF Richmond are
-rlh need OF material aid and that this day
:. mas bceh set apart for the collection of con
~irbuNohs for their relief this surely. is
$40 maze an entirely adequate presentation
1%--"i Inc matter FOR community holding
E-ltichmond's peculiar relation TO them
~. IL Is no dcrOgation OF other Tag DAYS. 30
.rs"r Oh The several causes for which they are
r.Held. TO affirm that today's appeal is some
VI hIhg more. Many OF those cnfeeDled
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-09-29
AnluSenlentS
'n,"rltcs Head L,rIc show.

Theories that actors hurry nv ~
as soon rs their turn il done ar.
exploded at the Lyric for tn" latter
half OF the week when the enter
tanners in tho FIRST four numbers
aid IN M. pn7tug across OF the last
Offering Something dis,inctivcly
new and amusing is the result
The Wilson brothers. perennial
favoritcs here. head the FUN. STYLED
as the American yodlers.' the two
sing and scatter some ainalrumatch
rcpar,cc The audience is cary
taken mao the confidence 81 the
brothers who aXhlhi, personality
plus" hunor
t"stuming and settings FOR Both-
well iirownc's "rwontieth Century
Revue leave l!ttio to lie desired!
Assisting Browne. who IL clever
iemai" imrcrsonatOr and dancer. arr
number ~ self-stylcd beach
fashion beauties"
Love via Special Delivery" is
'hc iit!e Of the ski, by William l..
COOK and Ethel Roscvere Dancing
and singing is their speciality
Clever Skating, with plenty Of
hGmor mixed in, Is done by Grace
Aver and brother in ~ ireasmn,
surprise" Dancing on skates is a
feature sig. Franz ana company
I'm the World ~ Wheels" have
thrills and laughs aplenty. by
themselves they would have
mcritcd mention. but with the aid
or the Wilson brothers. the beau
ties and Grace Aver and Brother.
thc act IS in the nature OF Il revue
that should be repeated. The au-
dcnce remained seated Hntii the
curtain.
Special pathe News and n IIcrold
Lloyd comedy conclude tho program
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-09-29
Condition IF Youth Improved.

INC runnIIOn OF MlIIhru ShlTI"l'.
II -yca!-oid schoo!buy run down hy
an unidentified automobile IN frou,
Of his home, 1893 East Ncnahir
Street, Wednesday,. was reported AK
improved AT Memorial Hospital last
might. lie is suffering from "a
sp:"ined back ana internal injuries.
Witnesses interviewed by Detective
sergeant Wiley yesterday said tn"
bog was crossing tho thOroUghf9Tr
when struck by an automobile, and
that the driver vi tho car failed TO
mood tAeIr crirs u Al0n.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-09-29
Function M Parish House.

The first ccial gathering in tho
new parish house Of the Church OF
the Holy Comforter will be held to-
night at o'clock by the congrcga-
ton OF the church. y supper from
6 to s o'clock viii bc given by the
Parish Guild, and the choir. together
with the Sunday school orchestra.
will render :, musical program, when
more OF the equipment OF the house
IL in place n formal opening and
dedication Will DO held.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-09-29
SEEN ON THE SIDE
BY HENRY EDWARD WARNER
KNOW ledge,

KNOW ledge.
When l was young.
My slVcry tongue
Was noted In debate
now recall.
knew il all
From Me clean back In Adams fall
Wise. | ain here to state!
But now the gray IL In my hair.
In spots. ] do without
know so little. | declare.
specialize in Doubt
used to think
In printers ink
As Slibly as YOU please.
All things involved
swiftly solved.
Il specialized i'll things involvcdD
From elephants TO ncas.
But now. l sit where others sat
When cNpouudcd lore.
And hear some younGstcr state II pat.
Even as OF yorc!
The things we know
who come and 20
ur"n our tides of life.
Whatc'"r the theme,
Thcy do not seem
Important. when We s:a.t 10 dream
Along our Gibbs ut strife
With friend content we've made pact
No more we'll take the mat.
But just accept NE as Il fact
And let IL go at that.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-09-29

women for whose comfort and security to-
days collections will be used may clearly
trace their material adversely back TO the
period of the war in which they were young
in which they and their families sacrificed
for the ConfcdcraCy every means. every
prospect, OF independence. II is difficult. i'll
fact, impossible. to imagine any opportunity
for giving that would hold a stronger APP
peal for the people OF Richmond than the
opportunity offered by this Tag Day"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-09-29
The Dose.

The chairman OF the prison visiting board
smiled bcnignly:
Now" he said. rubbing his hands together.
II thcr" is any prisoner her. who has com
plain; to make or a question To ask we VIII
bc glad ~ hear from him"
hungry Mike the Yegg arose respectfully.
IF you please. gents he said. II wanta
ask Question about YOU people comm here L
asst questions. I wanta asst. la YOU helm kind
l Us prisoners part Of our sentence. or do
we get that punishment extra
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-09-29
Aid Confederate women.

Relief for needy Confederate wO-
men Will be given with funds to be
derived from tag day TO he held
here today under the direction cf
Mrs. II. a. Blenncr. chairman. Posts.
with Broad street Bank as hcadIuar-
tors. have been assigned a number Of
prominent Richmond women. Repre-
sentativcs of tho United Daughters
of the Confcdcracy. under whose nu-
spices the tags will be sold. Will be
all over the city.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-09-29
rive House. "a Cos, s,5,ooo.

'!Audc r. Surcmklo has Ned an
application with Acting Building In
sp"ctOr SChraudt for a permit L.
build I'VE two-sto-y brick dwellings
on Leigh Street. near Aitamont. to
cost $4,000. Balhucci X Marchctti
have Med an application for a per
init To build a brick garage In rear
III 2j@9 West BroUt street to cost
Sl.I0o. ana Clarence T.. Hughes. .Tr.
seeks permit 10 build frame ana
s,ucc" dwelling At 29l3 Garland Ave-
nuc, 10 cost $4,000.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-09-29
,hnrson. I.ph.s Daily Thought.

When a man git so s,!ney no argue wild
d" picture on penny" said Charcoal Eph.
r"minaiiscly he sure ain gwint git no fun
ourm huyin coal 70 lcaky bin Eat n prunc.
MStah Jackson"