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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-10-10
Rate Making and the Courts

IN the decision Of the Petersburg Gas Com
1 pany to appeal again to the Supreme
Court for higher rates than those allowed
it by the State Corporation Commission.
there is emphasized the fact that not even
the extensive litigation Of the past few
years on the subject of valuation of utility
property and the proper rates of return has
served to settle an important and trouble
some question. Twice. after full hearings.
the commission has fixed the valuation and
the rate. and now. for the second time the
utility takes its case to the appellate court.
When Governor Pngree. Of Michigan,
undertook to curb the exploitation Of the
public by certain utilities. and established the
principle of limiting the returns of public
monopolies, he wrote the first chapter in
an interesting part or our history The
measure of fair value Immediately became
most important. The public at first con-
tended for value based on what it would
cost to reproduce the property. This was
vigorously opposed by the railroads. When
the war conditions added greatly TO prop
crty values and thereby 10 reproduction
costs, public utilities changed their minds
and came over to the opposite viewpoint
claiming they were entitled to earn re-
turn on what II would cost to reproduce the
property today. The public changed it's
mind too.
In Virginia the regulatory body has made
repeated efforts 10 reach solution Its
decisions have been challenged by various
public utilities, with differing results. II
may be said, however. that the pronounce
ments by tho Supreme Court of Appeals in
the Petersburg Gas Company and the APP
palachian Power Company case indicate
that the reproduction cost theory has first
place and the Corporation Commission was
held TO be in error in using the pre-war
values as base. These decisions obliged
il TO increase its valuations
Other States have had their cases. and
not few have been before the United States
supreme Court. In no instance can the
principles he said 10 have been clearly and
definitely set forth. Not even in the Con-
solidated Gas or Galveston Electric cases
has the Federal tribunal dealt in great
clarity with the vital elements of deduc-
ton for accrued depreciation, with the cir
cumstances under which going concern value
should be allowed, and its measure with the
proper rate OF return, and with other equally
important disputed points The same may
be said OF the decisions of our own Supreme
Court. and 1t is 10 be hoped that the issues
VII! be so presented in the new appeal of
tie Petersburg Gas Company as to bring
about clear statement OF rules to be oh
served in valuation and rate making
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-10-10
News of Fifty Years Ago

(From the Richmond Dispatch. Oct. 10. 1879
Tho annual meeting OF the Chamber OF
Commerce held yesterday afternoon. II
was called to order by David j. Burr. and on
his motion. l.. o. Noting was called to the
chair and T. G. Coghlan was appointed secrc-
tary to the meeting. In his report President
Burr said the internal affairs OF the cham
Der exhibited a remarkable degree OF pros
perity. The number Of members the roll
is 1923. The increase of tho annual subscrip-
ton from s. TO $40 has been quite beneficial
Thomas w. McCancc was unanimously elected
president after Mr. Burr had declined to
cept another term. l.. o. Noting and David
j. Rurr elected vice presidents. and the
board was chosen follows: Archer Andcr-
son, r. Il. Blankinshp. W. II. Palmer. Isaac
Davenport. Jr., Il. w Pickrcll. |. H. Blair
Thomas Potts. T. NJ Logan, Claiborne Wat
kins, NJ. T. Clarke Albert Ordway, T. w
Pembcrton, Moses Miiihscr. Franklin Stcarns
George r. stacy. William Il. Isnacs. was
elected treasurer, and i. G.. Coghlan was
elected secretary.
Professor Henry T.. Laubc takes pleasure in
announcing that he has rchtted the concert
room over tho store on Broad Street between
Sixth and Seventh Streets, formerly the Mon
ticelo Hotel for daAcing academy, the
session to commence Saturday, October IL.
Rev. John G. McCabc. grand master OF Ma
sons In Delaware. has accepted an invitation
from T. II. Valentine. the sculptor TO present
his bust OF Grand Secretary John Dove to Dove
LodRe OF TINS cry. JuGSc IS H. wexford VIII
respond behalf OF the lodge. The presen-
tation will take place at Assembly Hall on
the night OF the 18TH
Robert Howard. J. b. Turpln and w. NJ. Kidd
qualified as notaries yesterday.
Tho brig Echo. Captain McClan, for Brazil.
sailed yesterday from this port with cargo
of nour shipped by the Gallego Manufacturing
Company
Yesterday was the anniversary Of the great
Chicago fire, and many people celebrated 1t
by removal to new quarters in the residen tial
portion of the city. The Times and Tribune
published sixteen pages reviewing tho great
calamity.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-10-10
Health Talks by DR.. Brady
bronchial Nominations,

connection which purports to be cough
medicine" is unlikely 10 have any degree of
vogue Of popularity unless 1t contains some
thing having narcotic effect. 1, Is the mar
cote effect which makes a as IL was care
lcssly called I'm the easy DAYS OF old ''couEh
cure" a good repeater" Thus. when tho cit
hick finds himself barking and coughing and
detects II certain soreness In the chest tusu
ally Il muscular soreness from the unwonted
strain Of coughng) he opincs lie has 'bron-
ch'al" trouble and purchases a bottle of
cough medicine" Toward tho bottom of
the bottle he finds remarkable rclcf-it makes
him forget he wants To cough Then the
bottle runs dry, the effect OF the narcotic
wears away after 4 day two and the cough
comes back, thanks to rcviving nature
Whcrcupon he PUSHES out to buy another bot
tie That Is what the dash of morphine
h"r"im. c"dicne. chloroform opium. paregoric
canahis indca Indian hemp, or other naY-
cote drug is in the formula for.
AS said in som. bronchial mcdita lions the
other day. there are occasions and conditions
when II Is wise to benumb the scnsorIum
sufficiently to diminish prevent coughing
for time. This however Is n delicate mat
ter. and IL is the height OF folly for a layman
to attempt 10 handle such a problem: It is a
matter which demands the best OF medical
judgment.
The occurrence Of even very impressive
cough as symptom or feature OF an acute
illness. especially in the case OF n young per-
son, is not at all warrant for
giving any medicine. although this practice Is
universally followed by the lalty and ap-
proved. or at any rate not condemned. by many
Glass physicians whose treatment" Of any
disease. Of which cough Is a feature consists
in prescribing or dispensing some hand me-
down of high or low degree
reasonable amount OF coughing IS. like
ncas for the dog. good for sick man. and
for tho same reason. Take old soak with
Pneumonia. for instance: he probably will not
cough enough to keep himself awake. and
his failure to cough Is OF the gravcst
omens his doctor observes in the illness. Or
take acute bronchitis In an elderly or
very feeble invalid the condition known
as bronchiectasis (ballooning OF a bronchial
tube) ia sufferer from chronic bronchitis:
unless coughing is regularly and vigorously
done the outlook or prognosis Is correspond
ingly unfavorable. There IA some thing you
see, which tho patient simply must get off his
chest IL he is to get well.
BY the same token. "A reasonable amount
Of medicine is. in many cases. good for the
subject OF illness of which cough is a
is Uto7ian to expect the laity to lay off from
I'm going TO suggest formula for cough
medicine which is really beneficial in various
minor ills OF child and adult and never. I
think. harmful in any Readers Will
please not push and shove. Doctors. if any
read this. will kindly refrain from review
ing the Principles of Medical Ethics. Drug
g!sts would do well to stock up on glyccrn
and real lemons
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-10-10
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10. re2e
The Governors Great Opportunity

me trcat opportunity
CENTIMENT in Virginia favorable to
~ special session OF the General Assembly
and the authorization OF bond issue for
road construction grows more and more
nrticulate Opposition 10 a special session
md bonds. though distinctly less articulatc
and less representative OF the popular will,
seems for the moment 10 be more potent
with the States chief executive. Governor
irinklc continues TO delay the expected call.
The clamor of representative Virginia
groups ana individual citizens for prompt
aGtion 10 relieve the situation with respect
Ia highway building has gained in volume
q daily. TWO noteworthy gains Of the past
few days have been recorded by resolutions
adopted respectively, by the Virginia Real
Estate Association, meeting at. Roanoke,
and the executive board of the Virginia
Federation OF Labor, in session at Alex
ahuria. These two sets OF resolutions. eX-
pressing--n the language of the labor lead
els-the desire Of progressive Virginians to
dot out the ignomnious description OF Vir-
ginia as The Mudhole State" have been
communicated to the Governor The Gov
eThor, committed in utterances almost with
OH number TO the cause OF a bond issue
continues TO delay issuance of the call
1t seems entirely incredible that Cover
Tor Trinkle will allow this opportunity for
great constructive stroke to pass unre-
garded. Here is presented to him chance
"a chance not likely TO be surpassed while
he holds his present occ--lo make his adj
ministration definitely monumental To do
tLat is OF course, the Governors ambition.
ihat must be tho ambition OF every Cover
nor, regardless Of. politician aspirations or
the lack OF them
That Governor Trinkle will find in any
F.. direction an equally impressive opportunity
=. -tp-rca!iZc this ambition Is extremely jmprob-
. aDie. Ihat the door TO this oportunity grad
~hai!y Is being closed is as plain and Ger
. Jam as the succession OF day and night,
~ ne making OF record as good roads
>HoFcrhOr Is not an Accomplishment for
me eleventh hour; the whole space OF q
Governors term liz none too great for the
complete writing OF such a record Gov
elhor Trinklc's first year is waning. and
the foundations for his administ rational
monument are incomplete Two elements
are necessary TO that foundation in So far
as IT shall be the basis for a shining record
III highway construction: suitable machinery
at'h adequate financing The first has been
PROVIDED, IN" latter is not yet in sight Tn
Tess Governor Trnkle quickly recognizes
that the initiative rests with him this soc
ohd element viii not be furnished soon
enough to identity him or his adminis,ra
non with an achievement for which Virginia
mas waited many years too long Here is
ne great opportunity OF his career-an on
portunity that is greater TODAY than /, viii
be tomorrow
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-10-10
Historic Monticello for sale"

NE inc quoted above appeared yesterday
III Il washington newspaper, challenge
To the nation peculiarly challenge TO the
people of Virginia. The present private
owner OF Thomas Jcffcrson's historic estate
wishes TO sell ii; the prospective private
owner is being invited TO buy Either the
nation or the State OF Virginia doubtless
would prove entirely acceptable as n pur-
CHASER, nut neither unhappily. appears TO
possess the slightest interest in the mat
ter.
The broker who has been intrusted with
the selling commission must look about for
buyer. advertise in the real estate col
umns, discourse "intriguinGly." as they saw
upon the verdict of an eminent French
man that Monticello lis infinitely superjor
10 any OF the houses in America from point
oil taste and convenience, and deserves TO
ne ranked with the most pleasant man
sions OF France and England"
lhis really is an astounding commercial
venture. or ought to be astounding From
the capital OF Jeffcrson's country comes the
announcement that Jcferson's virginia
home has been placed on the opcn markc,
on the block. it might almost be said, Rut
the status OF Monticello seems no longer
remarkable Privately owned now n is
merely TO be transferred 10 difieren, pri
Vate ownership. Those whose rightful
claim to IL might be asserted by Il compara-
lively small expenditure appear not In h.
concerned over the forfeiture OF that claim
And Monticello. where cluster many of III,
richest and proudest memories OF Virginia
and the nation, takes its place III the real
estate columns. alongside the snappiest uni,s
Of the courts" heights" and drives of
The newest additions" and extensions
Not all Nirginians have accepted com
placently this tossing about Of Monticello
but not enough Virginians have felt the de-
gree OF interest necessary TO rescue. Per
maps the latest appearance of Jcherson's
historic nome in the for sale" columns will
'ea"aKeh our slumbcring anxiety and spur
people OF long memory to appropriate ac-
Non. But experiences OF the near past do
not sustain u high degree OF optimism
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-10-10

destroy BY one blow the inherent rights OF
all minorities against the possible tyranny
OF temporary political majority"
This tendency OF the times to undermine
the strength and character of our govern
ment by amending the organic law to per-
nit 1t to function differently from the orig
inal intent OF the founders is u subject to
which too little attention is paid by the
average American citizen. and the price
they are already beginning 10 pay in the
way OF Capitalization of power at Wash
inSton which is gradually usurping all the
powers of local self government, once re-
garded as our dearest inheritance. The Su-
preme Court stands as the last barrier that
can he depended on TO protect the rights
Of the minority against the tyranny OF
temporary political majority. and it will be
II sud day for this country should the scales
of justice which it upholds be wrested from
ii and made the agency OF political barter
and bargaining. The National Security
League has not begun It's campaign to save
this palladium of the peoples liberties any
too soon.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-10-10
ONE OF STUART's MEN
DIES IN PETERSBURG
Marcus Slate, Confederate, 80
Years on Police Force,
Passes Away.

PETERSBURG. VA. Oct, 9.-Mar-
Gus Slate. for thirty years n mem
Der Of the police department ana
Confederate veteran. died this morn
ing at $50 o'clock. $40 Miller street
after an Illness OF one month. lie
WAS known M Tho Grand Old Man
OF the Police Department."
Mr.. Slate was born In Lunenburr
County on March 81. 1915. the son OF
William Slate. After moving TO Pc
tcrsburg fifty years ago. he married
Miss Mary c. Drfnkwater. who sur
wives him. In addition to two sons
George W. and John ID. Slate. and
ono daughter. Mrs. G. Il. WorrclI.
In the War Between the States.
Mr.. Slate enlisted ut the age OF II
with j. L. b. Stuart's famous cavaI-
ry lie served throughout the war
aud was a fearless soldier. He wax
one OF the charter members OF 4
u. iill Camp OF Confederate Vet
Grams. and attended practically every
reunion.
Mr.. Slate Joined tho police depart
mcnt in 1888 and was Il member until
August !. when he was retired. after
giving splendid service to the city
He later was appointed in chnrg.
OF the prise ncrs working on the
streets, but Was compelled To resign
shortly after wards on account OF iii.
ness
The funeral will be held Wcdnes-
day afternoon at o'clock from tho
Good Shepherd Church. The Rev. f..
q. Ribb!e will oflciata
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-10-10
kIWANIANS TO HELP
DRIVE OF BOY SCOUTS
hichmond Club Hears Talks by Pro-
tcssor Harlan ana Others-Pre-
parcS for Iutieh' Might

mat the only way to start In life
with the prospect Of making a sue
cess In tne's career. is to start at
the bottom. and In thus starting to
train tho vine In the way in which
1t should grow. was tho theme OF
a talk before the Kiwanis Club last
night by Professor Harlan, OF the
University of Richmond. His subject
was "urbanity." Horace Hawes. HI
wanian. suggested that the club get
together as enc man and help teach
the young idea how to shoot. by con-
tributing toward the Boy Scouts
drive next week.
J. w. Work, of Evanston, ILL.,. spoke
on tho aspirations and tho duties OF
the "realtor." He said that the real.
tor helped build up the community
and attempted to head off the seal
awag" who sought To take ADVANTAGE
OF the individual. He illustrated
his talk with number OF stories
applicable to the point no desired to
make. and was literally applaudcd
when he said that the man who dis
regarded the germ OF scliishness and
did what he could for the other fell
low was the real man.
Joseph Entrckin was named as
chairman Il a committee to devise
plans for n Ladies' Night" to be
given early In November.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-10-10

PETERSBURG. VA, Oct a-Mrs
Bertha Pannicr. IS. widow OF Charles
H. Pannier. died last night at her
home, 500 Watson Street. following
a long illness. The following rcla-
tives survive: "a son. Edward H.
Phnnicr. OF this city. on. daughter
Mrs Charles VOL. Of Detroit. Mich
ana one adopted daughter. Mrs. X. H..
cabhniss. OF Richmond; four grand
children, KOb,St II. Davia and nor
ar. RAINIER. OF this city: Bertha and
Charles Schraudncr. cf philndclpfla
The funeral services will be held
oinorrow afternoon at O'Clock from
the Good Shepherd Episcopal Church.
Rev. r. q. RIbblc. rector. will Of
hcints, and !ntcrmcnt viii bc in
B!andford Cemetery.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-10-10
SEEN ON THE SIDE
Il las Me !AHnini
BY HENRY EDWARD WARNER


Kiss me again. like II!
Hold me. and whisper, dear.
The silly words,
The jolly same Ito
That brings us always so near!
Tell me again. with the straightcst face,
That you love only me- for
Am girl like Mabel. or Jennie or Grace
And we all love tho same old lie!
Kiss me again-O. Eobbyt
tShave when you come next wceko
You've wonderful eyes,
n marvellous mouth.
And my. what classy bcak!
Grab me and hug me and hold me tight.
Iieavc me soulful sigh.
And tell me you love me aRain--thats right.
Come on with your darned old lie.
Kiss me again. And hear me.
Hear me my love declare!
| never have loved
Any man but you.
And that is the truth I'll swear.
Tomorrow night Harry will call. and Hugh
on Friday. and then comes ST.
And I'll cling to each cling TO you.
And well whisper the same old lie!
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-10-10

be consistent, the Republicans should en-
deavor to prevent their voting, but at last
accounts no odds were being offered that
this would be attempted.
The Democratic chairman points out that
all women accused OF being violators OF the
election laws are white; no colorcd women
were similarly attacked
David Harum was wont to say that some
people have as much human nature as 9TH
ers. ii not more. The women thus pictured
rs illegal voters arc likely to display their
share when they march TO the polls next
month. Senator Paul seems to have been
well advised if il is true that in opening
his campaign at Woodstock he did not
mention his contest
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-10-10
MISIATuKE ,LM,N,r.
Moving Pictures
Al the IifJou.

Even II there were not a story
Her Gildcd Cage" would he well
worth seeing Tor its lavish display.
nut II so happens that there is very
sweet. human story written in be-
tween the SumptuuuS sittings and
the stunning gowns worn by Miss
swanson. The sequence Of the story
is natural. and the whole thing is
beautifully directed
Gloria Swanson shows easily, her
versatility as an artist in this pie
turc. She does some exceptionally
clever acting. The east as Il whole
Is good. Anne Cornwall deserves cs-
pecial mention In her Interpretation
OF the difficult role OF the uucrulous
invalid sister. Harrison Ford and
David Powell arc also splendid.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-10-10
setting tp Il Mobocracy

t NDbh pFelense Of extending the princi-
- pie OF democracy. there has sprung mn ~,
--noyemen' which is steadily growing in
strength. TO amend The Constitution of the
limited States so as 10 permit Congress TO
-nass upon decisions Of the Supreme Court,
overriding them il it sees ~ 10 do So The
movement is supported by several distinct.
well -organized groups, and the activity of all
Of them in that behalf has come out in the
open and by agitation and education &c
gathering momentum
Alarmed at the progress OF This move
ment, the National Security League through
lis executive committee, announces that
1t VIII forthwith undertake IA nationwide
campaign 10 thwart its purpose To this
END, the league plans Immediately to cir.
cularize candidates for Congress and wage
an active fight against all who declare in
favor OF submitting the proposed amend
ment to the State Legislatures. The league
rightly determines that this proposal TO vest
authority in Congress to override decisions
Of the Supreme Court Is the most danger
.'ously destructive doctrine that has been
voiced in America since the birth of Bolshe-
vism. Such an amendment" says the
statement II has issued, would convert
onr government overnight into a mobocracy
tander the leadership of the demagogues and
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-10-10
Mr~ Jennie Eva Co,trriI.

IL ftb. Va. Oct. y.--NrF.
Jennie Eva Cottrcll GO. died this
morning ut her residence. g23 Com
mcroe street after an ilIness q eight
weeks. Mrs. Cpttrcll was twice mar
ricd and is survived by three chill
drcn. j. I. Thompson and Mrs Mary
Bclcher. BY former marriage. and
Henry cottrell. by her second hus-
band. The funeral services VIII be
held tomorrow afternoon at o'clock
from the residence. s23 Commerc.
street Rev. V. ". Rargamin. pastor
OF Memorial Methc dist Church Off
eating. Intcrmcut VIII b. in Bland.
ford Cemetery
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-10-10

Attorhey-General Saunders opinion as to
representative redistricting has brought
ABOUT all sorts OF speculation. 1t is now
clear that unless there is an extraordinary
session of the General Assembly, and that
session passes new senatorial redistricting
bill. the next General Assembly must be
elected on the old basis. Would the per-
sonnet of that body be more or less inclined
to enact bill basng representation on
population than was the present Senate in
1922?
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-10-10
AZ the Colonial.

Viola Dana plays In pictures which
are just cute. But In The So Baby"
adapted from Irwin &C BIS story. she
has managed to be cute and at the
same time put across some real act
ing. She is particularly good In por-
trayins the exubcrant. mischleyous
girl In her teens.
Ralph Lewis does splendid piece
Of character acting in the role Of
Uncle Ben" the pawnbroker. TIL.
scene OF the story Is in New York's
Ghetto, and the whole thing, though
Whimsical. and improbable, is vet
highly delightful and amusing.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-10-10

There may or may not be any significance
in the fact that the attendance of women
at the University of Virginia Is decreasing.
There are but twenty-nine matriculates this
year against thirtyseven last year. Two Of
The students are going in for law. two for
medicine, three are in the college, eight
are in graduate work and nine In the de-
partmcnt of education.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-10-10

w. H. Rouse. Of Bristol. said in his Clint
wood speech that the easiest and most pleas
ant thing he can possibly do during the
next few weeks is make speeches for the
Democratic ticket. II must be admitted
that those who have to speak for the Re-
publican party this year earn all they can
get out OF it,