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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-07
WOULD ENTERTAIN VETERANS
Richmond Chapter to Consider Plans
for bringing Grand Cump
Here.

Richmond Chapter. United Daughters
OF the Confederacy will meet this
morning al II o'clock for tho purpose
Of discussing the Confederate Grand
Camp. and Offering it's services in the
matter of entertainment
While the reunion was scheduled 10
be held in Petersburg because of the
crowded condition Of that city as a re-
suit of the military cantonment located
there, Richmond was suggested as a
suitable place and IL has been suggest
ed 10 the officers that the grand
camp be transferred 10 this city. While
no action has been taken in the mat
ter. Il is very likely the proposed trans
fer Will be made. In that event the
Richmond chapter desires il TO DO
known that they Will do all they can
in the entertainment program proyid :
ed for the old soldiers
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-07
ELKS PLAN CARNIVAL
Gala weel in South Richmond Oprn.
NOndHy-Hed Cross TO
Urnr0t

II The South Richmond Lodge Of Elks
Is eagerly awaiting III. arrival Of gala
week. which Will be observed on the
South Side September l0-li. The Me
itropolitan Shows Will DC one of the
features Of the occasion. ana perform
ances will be held in the afternoon and
evenings during the entire week The
proceeds OF the carnival VIII Uc turned
over TO the American Red Cross The
popularity contest is attracting much
attention. and several contestants have
a chance TO win the honor Of being
crowned queen OF the carnival The
standing of the leaders liz as follows.
Miss Irene Evans. 400. Miss Ague.
Schwartz. loo; Miss Minnie Opplc-
man, GIL; Miss Maud Tinsiey. sos
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-07
NATIONAL BANKS TO AID
FOOD ADMINISTRATOR
comptroller Williams Asks Local Insti-
tutions TO Name "Food Reporter
to Keep Tab on Prices.

John SHELTON Williams, COMPTROLLER
or the Currency. yesterday asked the
local national banks TO cooperate with
national movement intended to lower
the prevailing high prices on foodstuffs
Inc appeal came from Herbert q
Hoover, food administrators 1T is tn,
purpose OF the food commissioner th,t
the banks establish a food reporter"
or voluntary corps of women, to
make weekly reports through the bank
10 the food administrator on the cur
rent retail prices OF thirty principal
commodities
1t is understood that the national
hanks in this city heartily approve OF
the proposed plan, and it is thought
that the food reporter" will be APP
pointed by the various banks shortly
II is the purpose OF the food reporter"
TO ascertain the actual profits of the
retail food dealers. \ record of the
weekly prices of the dealers will be
Kept and comparison will be made In
Nashington to determine the difference
In the selling price of the farmer, the
commission man and the retailer. as
each adds to the original cost price to
secure profit. The main object of
the organization is to determine which
dealer makes tho largest gains
Comptroller Williams addressed let
tcrs TO all national banks in commune
ties OF more than 5000 persons in the
'1NAN1o' 1tiC iClltl ScHl ID 1tICn-
mond follows:
Herbert G. Hoover, food admins
TRAITOR. in the public interest, is de-
sirous or securing from responsible and
confidential sources weekly rcports as
to the retail prices paid by consumers
TOT 1000 in towns and cities through
out the country. He desires to find
correspondents in each place who will
take the trouble to inform themselves
at the end OF each week as to the
prices which are being charged by the
retail Grocers and food dealers for
thirty of the principal articles Of food.
lie has. therefore. requested the
Comptroller Of the Currency 10 CO.
operate with him in this direction to
the extent OF asking the national banks
throughout the country to recommend
10 the food administrator a person or
persons who will agree to gather and
forward to the food administrator in
washington the figures and informa-
ton desired 1t has been suggested
that perhaps intelligent and patriotic
women can be found in each town and
CITY who VIII be willing to give their
services for this purpose.
POSSIBLY the wives or daughters Of
the officers Of the banks would agree
10 inform themselves and forward TO
Washington the Information sought
as "A work Of public service in these
war times. There will be no expense
attached 10 the service on the part of
the persons thus acting. nor is il con-
tcmplatcd that any compensation should
be paid for the services so rendered
The necessary blank forms will be
furnished by Food Administrator Ioov-
er, who viii also furnish to the CORE
Spondents thus selected the official en-
vclopes. which can he used in mailing
the statements weekly 20 Washington.
NO stamps Will be required on these
envelopes"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-07
MRS. BlCKERS RETlRES
Succeeded In Presidency OF BI-Couaty
W. 4. r. 4. by Mrs. Il. j..
Thomas.

When the hour for the election OF
officers arrived in the Bi-County Wo-
mans Christian Temperance Union,
held Wednesday in Cavalry Baptist
church. Mrs w. NJ. Bickers. for the
past ten years president of tho Ri
County Union. asked that she be re-
hcvcd of the position.
The request came as a surprise and
evoked expressions OF deep regret and
many feeling culogics of the retiring
president. She was given rising vote
OF thanks for her Tong, loyal, fruitful
and efficient service"
icc-presidcnt, Mrs. r. f. Thomas
was eicctcd president
feature OF the convention was an
eloquent address by Mrs. s. H. Ropp
Of Shenandoah.
On Sunday night Mrs Ropp will speak
in st. James Methodist Church
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-07
On Lookout for Murderer,

Sheriff Daniel j. Bowles. ST. Mary's
county. Md. requested the Richmond
Police Department yesterday to inati-
tute search for the negro who liz said
TO be the murderer OF Captain Elmer
G. Messick while the lattcr's boat was
tied up last August at Jones Wharf
on the Patuxent River. Acting Captain
OF Detectives Bailey Immediately for
warded the communication TO officers
tt Phocbus and Norfolk. The captain
lived at Phoebus. Captain Bailey said
a lookout would also be kept In Rich
nnond for tho murderer.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-07
s4,097.35
GIVES RESUME OF WORK
OF SUMMER

OF SUMMER MONTHS
President Maltby gave short re-
sumo OF the shipments made by the
ASSOCIATION during June. July and Au-
gust, which gives an idea of the scope
Oh the relief work being done by this
organization. This resume included
such items as seventy-five cases
shipped. value sS.991.69. These cases
contained supplies. consisting mainly
or surgical dressings, pajama suits, bed
jackets and surgical shirts. There are
now on hand. packed and ready for
shipment. awaiting instructions, thir-
teen cases valued at s1.972.74.
Taking into consideration the fact
that this is summers work. when
everybody who can do so leaves town
until October, one realizes the extent
or the industry and self-sacriflce of
the women who go each day to tho
workroom in the Allison building to
do their bit" for the war sunereks
There were received this week from
State branchcs-wincheste Hamilton
institute. Boyce. Orange. WILLIAMSBURG
cases containing thousands Of sur
sical dressings and many knitted ar.
ticles.
The great constructive work the war
Relief Association of Virginia carries
on naturally taxes its treasury to the
limit. and in view of the approaching
winter and the increased suffering
abroad. the board Is discussing the
feasibility of putting on foot a cam
paign for membership in the War Re-
ilet association. membership which
viii pledge themselves to give n
stated amount each month for the sup
port or the war relief activities. Sec
ton chairmcn have been asked by
president Maltby to call their commit
tees together to discuss ways and
means of meeting the exigencies of a
situation created abroad by the newt
ahie conditions of war. but which.
nevertheless, must be met
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-07
Kits Provided for
Fighting Men
ST. Jchn's Circle Of Kings
Daughters Reports on Work
II Has accomplished.

III all our lighting men are not sup
piled with comfort kits" containing
the many small articles which go SO
far toward making camp life endur-
able. even under the worst possible
conditions which could be anticipat ed,
ii will not be the fault of the patrio-
tic women OF Richmond
st. Johns Circle of Kings Daugh-
ters under the leadership of Mrs. RAJ
mon ID. Garcin for the last fifteen
years. has just been heard from. Mem
bers OF the circle have made thirty-
eight kits, splendidly equipped with
all manner of useful articles, and these
have been given out to men of the
Seventh Coast Artillery. Richmond
Blues. to the eight men of Division No.
4 and eighteen of the kits went to tho
Ninth Coast Artillery stationed at For
tresS Monroe. The kits each contained
an average of twcnty-four articles, and
the total cost Of the thirty-eight kits,
which, of course, does not include the
work OF the members. was $50, showing
how completely they were equipped.
With the kits which went to Fortress
Monroe was sent 4 letter, the last para
graph of which runs as follows: Our
circle is undenominational. and SO we
all unite in wishing each and every
one of YOU Godspced and success in
every undertaking. May our Episco-
pal and Catholic needles and pins be-
stir you all; our Baptist and Methodist
thread and buttons help to hold you up
to your duty: our Presbyterian, Chris
tian and Lutheran soap, toothbrushes
and paste help with the clean life we
pray YOU may lead and the other ar
ticles prove equally eflicacious"
For Sheltering Arms Hospital. st.
Johns Circle OF Kings Daughters has
realized during the summer n fund of
$500 by individual and collective eff
fort inspired by their indefatigable
leader.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-07
H0PEWELL GIVES $4,000
TO u. OF VA. BASE HOSPITAL
Red Cross Workers Arc Assured of
support on Visit TO Powder
City.

Alter hearing from G. c. Pinckney
or this city, and State Secretary David
~. hEown last night. the Hopewcll
chapter OF tho American Red Cross
N"'cd TO donate $4,000 toward the
F. hIVersi'Y of Virginia base hospital
Nichnond has already given $4,000.
NoFt"!k $4,000 and other cities
throughout the state are contributing
TO me equipment OF this unit
secretary Brown and Mr. Pinckney
Yesterday visited Camp Lee. near
petersburg. and discussed with the off,
GERS on duty there the opportunities
i"' fcd cross work OF the canton
m'm' ihey later went on to Hope
We'll "here they met the executive
conn h'ee OF the Iopewen Red Cross
chapter and received assura noes of sun
port Tor the university unit.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-07
How Avjn,or. Arc p,,r,,,,

Movinr pictures and other ilIustra-
lions will be shown by Major Isaac
Fl. Jones during his lecture on the
method devised for determining the At
ness or man for the aviation service
at $40 o'clock Tonight at tho Jefferson
Ho,ei. Major Jones is also Interested
in INC es,hhiishmcnt OF an aviation unit
In this city.
Dr. j. a. White. who will have charge
OF testing the aviators in this cIty for
the government, will Introduce the
speaker. The public is invited.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-07
snvithi. Fighting E,tr,d,t,on.

Captain OF DETECTIVES McMahon, who
has been In Detroit for nearly six weeks
in an effort to bring hack here for
trial Jordon Savithis. a Syrian, charged
with ncccinS many other Syrians out
of their money, telegraphcd last night
that the case was still in the courts
there, Savithis's attorney having been
given chance to argue against his
extradition on next Monday.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-07
Quits After Two Days.

Two days on the police force proved
enough for A. w. Coleman. 1119 North
Twenty-second Street. who rendered
his resignation to Chief Werner yester-
day. Coleman succeeded G. P. Wright.
Objection of relatives to his doing the
work of a Datrolman was given as the
cause of his quitting, it was said at
police headuuarers
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-07
Eighteen Negro Women Arr.,t.a

Eighteen negro women. ranging In
ages from twenty to forty four, were
arrested by Policemen Sweet, Smith
and LumDkin yesterday on warrants
charging them with disorderiy conduct
and with vagrancy. The prisoners gave
bond for their appearance in Police
Court
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-07
win Address Advcrti,,,.

The Richmond Advertisers' Club will
be addressed this afternoon by J. E..
Rousseau. OF Baltimore. acting general
commercial superintendent Of the Ches-
apeake and Potomac Telephone Com
pany, on the subject Of Emergency
Advertising" This Is a subject of great
intereat to all the business men, and a
large attendance is expected.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-07
Condition Improxed.

William Fowlkes. four years old. of
7l6 Fendall Avenue. Barton Heights,
VINO is at Johnston Willis Hospital, suf-
fering from lockjaw, was reported
slightly improved last night. Tetanus
developed as a result of the child hit
ting his foot with a rake, 1t is said.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-07
Small BOY Arre.ted

y Whverly Parkinson, nine years old
was arrested yesterday by policemen
from the First District station and Will
face the Juvenile Court on a charge
Sof stealing cigars, cigarettes and other
moods from the store of r. j. Thurs
$op. aal North Twenty-eighth Street
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-07
CoIored Girl Ar.....a

fnrz Harris. colored. 1O3 West Char
Ivy street. was arrested Yesterday by
Detectives kcllam and Bryant on q
warrant charging her with stealing
Kenzie. 10 South Third street. whnr.
she waa working.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-07
INTERESTING REPORTS
TO WAR RELIEF BOARD
scventy-Five Cases Have Been Ship
ped, Containing Articles Val.
ued at SS,091.60.
BALANCE ON HAND, $4,oo7.ss
Steps to BE Taken Shortly to Secure
Increased Membership and Larger
Financial Support for Associa-
tons Relief Work.

At meeting of tho executive board
OF the War Relief Association of Vir-
ginia at headquarters in the Allison
building on Main Street yesterday
afternoon at o'clock, presided over
by the president Ivan Maltby. there
was an earnest discussion of ways and
means to inset the increased demands
on the war relief from the war zones.
ne report OF the treasurer. Dc Soto
Fitzgerald, for the month of Aupn.t
was as follows:
Cash on hand August .s5.o97. as
NeeeiPtS ................. S64.72
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-07
OIL Paintings Stolen.

Mrs. r. j. Wade. 323 South Third
Street, reported to tho police yesterday
that six fine oil paintings were stolen
from her homo some time Wednesday
night.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-07
Car Strikes Auto.

Several persons were shaken up early
yesterday when Broad and Main
street car crashed into the rear of an
automobile driven by Charles B. Valen-
tine. 2614 Grove Avenue in Eighth
Street. between Franklin and Main. No
one was hurt
Belding banner., 1917-12-05
REAL WAR TACTICS
USED IN TRAINING
MEN IN THE CAMPS
w. E. SMITH EXPLAINS HOW
BOYS TRAIN FOR WAR WITH
BLOODTHIRST

1t has just occurred to me, that the
friends back home might enjoy few
tales of camp life at Waco. That be-
ing the case l shall endeavor to tell
you what the army life is like. and
what the boys are doing down here.
To begin with shall explain how
! happened to obtain the time to write
these few lines.
yesterday was fine day here, we
all went to sleep expecting to wake
up this morning and be greeted by q
beautiful sun. Instead, we were
greeted by a lake of this famous
Texas mud. The boys hated to roll
out, some did and some did not. Those
that slept lost their breakfast. lost
mine. wonder why?
When you walk in the mud, your
limit in distance is about a dozen
steps, then you stop and clean your
shoes and move on again. No danger
OF not seeing land. After the rain
the camp reminds me of a muskrat
runway.
The men here are not playing or
picnicking. They are learning the real
game OF war, with the real weapons
OF war: The only reality lacking is
real blood and they are getting
thirsty for that. Let us hope that
their thirst is not quenched.
They learn to shoot and to shoot
sstraight;, they learn to throw bombs;
TO use the bayonet; they make real
bayonet charges over the trenches.
over the hurdles, through the wire
entanglements; then straight for the
dummy enemy. How they do charge
'em, with grim determined expires
sion upon their faces. When they
thrust it is done with a howl and a
grunt. 1t is sure bad stuff. They
dig real trenches down into real rock.
1t is labor and very hard. If you
were here you would see miles of
trenches. Just the same as YOU
would see in France. The men go out
late at night and march to the field.
then they build their trenches, all in
the dark. 1t is the real thing.
Many people do not realize that we
are in war. They soon will though.
If they could see the modern warfare.
as it is being taught here, they would
wake up, especially if they were to
witness the bayonet charges. Oh, it
is bad.
Every man has his certain bit to do.
The men here are doing theirs. Do
not worry about your friends here,
they are all o. K, every man. / am
sure they have all gainsd IL -ff;--,.-- X 4.
al He is good 1rlenu 70 US
l43 poundslhim, and are with him un-
asst Juiv. last. This trouble must
Sam did it. X. in the end, and it will
Now. deE friends, ! have told you
ali I think of at the present time. IT
rnere IS a11ythirr that any friend or
friends wish to know regarding The
army, or friends here, l will be very
glad to help them. l may write the
Banner little letter once week. We
will let the editors decide. BY
Sergeant w. E. Smith.
Hdqts. Co.. 126 Inf. Sec. e.,
Camp Macarthur, Waco, Texas.
Belding banner., 1917-12-05
JACK BARRON MECHANIC
in CO. &. 125TH INF.

Thanksgiving day In Company E.,
10th Infantry at Camp Macarthur,
Waco, was not altogether dreary for
Jack Barron. He sent menu and
program of the days events to Mrs.
Marion Case showing the spirit Uncle
Sam placed back of the big national
Thanksgiving day to make the Sam
mics happy.
For dinner the boys in Barron's
company had turkey, sweet potatoes,
cranberry sauce, celery, cocoanut
cream pie, cookies, lemonade and cof-
fee- Following the monday meal the
boys had for supper: Cold turkey,
oysters, mashed potatoes, cream
gravy. peaches, pickles, ice tea, cocoa
and plum pudding. Not at all bad
for one days rations, was it?
On the page opposite the menu was
a poem of four stanzas written espec-
tally to cheer the boys. The writer
ventured the assertion that the boys
would be home next Thanksgiving and
the kaiser in-well he dared not tell.
Friends here are pleased to learn that
Jack is well. He is mechanic in his
company.
Belding banner., 1917-12-05
MASONIC LODGE
ELECTED OFFICERS
ON MONDAY NIGHT
ARTHUR b. FOSS is WORSHIP
FUL MASTER. ORDER IN PROS
Porous CONDITION

Arthur B. Foss was named wor-
shipful master of Belding lodge No.
355 F. & A. M. at the annual meet
ing ard election of officers held Mon
day night. He succeeds Fred Rod
gers. who held the Office the past
year. The gavel was turned over to
the new presiding officer at the meet
ing as the occasion was also an IN
stallation. Lloyd Underwood was in
stalling officer, III. j. Leonard, grand
chaplain and Earl Wilson, grand
marshal.
The other officers of the lodge elect
ed and installed at the Monday night
meeting we're: Senior warden, j. M.
Langston; junior warden, Edwy Web
ster: secretary, Lee b. Moore; treas
urer. w. A. Wilder; senior deacon,
John Scott; junior deacon, Arthur
James; tyler, Fred Clanchy; chap
lain, III. ]. Leonard; stewards, Milo
Peterson and Emil Ferrick; chef,
Harry Dimmick. The appointment
of marshal was not definitely made
Fred Rodgers was elected as a mem
ber Of the house committee to sue
! ceed II. J. Leonard, whose term ex-
pired.
The whole work of the evening was
conducted most harmoniously. With
the exception of the first three Off.
GERS the vote was by acclamation, anc
no opposition was offered in the cleo
| ton of any of the officers whatever
The reports of the secretary ane
treasurer showed the lodge to be IL
excellent financial condition, and will
about two hundred dollars more II
the treasury than at a corresponding
time a year ago.
Mr.. Rodgers retires from the pre-
| siding Office with prosperous yea
to his credit. Eleven members wer'
received into the order during his ad
ministration, which makes tota
membership of about three hundre'
and twenty. Only one death. Baxte
Strong. was recorded. Mr.. Foss ent
ers upon the duties of his Office wit
every prospect for most successful
year. 7~t
Belding banner., 1917-12-05
CLEANER Federation
ELECT NEW OFFICERS
Orlie EmmOns is Made Secreatry-
Treasurer; Rufus Sower, Chaplain;
Mr.. and Mrs. Phillips, Guards

At the Cleaner Federation rally
held in the opera house last week
Tuesday, officers for the coming uAsy
vice-chief Cleaner. Lloyd Fishell,
Fenwick; lecturer, Mrs. Geo. Barnes,
Smyrna; secretary-treasurer, Oriey
Emmons, Belding R. F. d. No. =;
chaplain, Rufus M. Sower, Belding Il.
F. ID. No. 2; conductor and conduc-
tress. Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Young,
Ionia r. F. ID. No. z; inside and out
er guards, Mr.. and Mrs. George Phil
lips, Belding R. F. d. No. l.
The next meeting of the lonia coun-
tv federation will be held at the lonia
courthouse the first Tuesday in
February, 1918. 1t will be an all-day
session starting at ten o'clock. Al
noon a potluck dinner will be served
by the ladies. The county lecturer
will have literary program prepared
for the afternoon open session.
Speaking of the hospitality shown
the Cleaners last week by the people
of Belding, Supervisor Fred Marvin
of Detroit, who had charge of the
local meeting said: 81 should like tc
saw that the federation department i:
having from three to five meetings
and district rallies each month, ant
the hospitality of the citizens OF Beid
ing has not been excelled by any CIT!
or town in the Cleaner federation
jurisdiction. This hearty coopera
ton materially assisted in making tn
convention here a success. We shal
be very glad to return to Belding a
some future date"
Belding banner., 1917-12-05
FRANCIS |. BAILEY LEFT
FOR FRANCE EDNESDAY

Fransis Bailey arrived Sunday
morning from Waco, Texas, where he
has been connected with the Y. M. c.
A. work. Mr.. Bailey, with five 9TH
er "Y" men have been chosen from
the Waco training camp to be sent
to France for the same work.
Mr.. Bailey visited his parents at
Mcbride Monday, also his grandpar.
ents at Butternut. Upon his return
to the city Tuesday evening the "Ys
groups gathered at the city hall and
gave an informal reception in his
honor. Mr.. Bailey was successful
group leader when here, winning the
esteem of all the ''Y" boys from the
beginning.
This Wednesday morning he gave
talks to the grade pupils which they
will all long remember.
Mr.. Bailey left on the IL :46 train
on his way to New York and expects
to sail for France about December 8.
Many of this former pupils were at
the depot to bid him goodbye. The
best wishes of his many friends go
with him in his good work.
Belding banner., 1917-12-05
SEMI-WEEKLY PAPER
PUBLISHED AT WACO

Two copies of the Camp Macarthur
Bugle, published at Camp Macarthur,
Waco, Texas. have been received at
the Banner Office. 1t is supposed they
were sent by Paul Harrington, whose
letter appears in another column this
week. The Camp Macarthur Bugle
is a new publication, published twice
a week in the interest Of the boys of
the camp. 1t is only ten weeks old,
but is a most interesting and newsy
paper. The soldiers are urged to
send it to their home folks, and it
surely would be a welcome visitor to
every home represented by boy in
the camp.