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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-03

Commander Of Marine Corps Snys Thnt
Former Students Arc Doing
Excellent Work.
Lsnccial no The Timcs- Dispatch.l

ISpccial to The Tim cs -DiSp2tcn.l
LEXINGTON. VA, November In
q letter to General r. w. Nichols. SUI
perintendent OF the Virginia Military
Institute. relative to recent ruling
of the Secretary OF the Navy in the
matter Of appointments as second lou
tenant in the United states Marine
Corps. Major General George Barnett
Acommandant OF the Marine Corps. takes
occasion to state that all reports con-
corning the large number OF Virginia
Military institute graduates now hold :
Ing commissions in the Marine Corps
say that they are meeting the duties
which they are called upon to perform
in most satisfactory manner.
usually qualified men. both by charac-
ter and training. have enlisted in the
Marine Corps, General Barnett recon-
mended to the Secretary Of the Navy
that in future vacancies in the various
gradcs of officers he filed by promo
lion from tho enlisted men. Secretary
Daniels. acting on this recommends
ion, recently Issued an order to that
fleet.
In concluding his letter TO General
Nichols. General Barnett says: "I desire
TO thank you for the interest You have
taken in the Marine Corps. and to
state that In case il is decided {"
change the present regulations and al
low the appointment Of graduates of
the distinguished military colleges. I
will be very glad indeed 10 call uDoa
your institute for further appoint
mcnts"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-03
Mrs. Jennie Lee Hodges

Mrs. Jennie Lee Hodges died Satur-
day afternoon at 4 o'clock at her home
near Brooklyn, Va. She had been IA
constant sufferer of heart trouble for
about Il year. and her death was not
unexpected. Her husband. L. l.. Hodges,
who vas we'll known In the county,
died about seven years ago. She Is
survived by six children. Two girls and
four hoya-I:stelle and Elizabeth, Car
son w, Emory T., Samuel G. and i.
Melvin Hodges. who is now in train
ing at Camp Taylor. Louisville. Mrs.
Hodges was member OF Sutherlin
Methodist Church.
The funeral services were conducted
from the Suthcrlin Church on Sunday
afternoon Il. 2:20 o'clock by her pastor,
Rev. J. NJ. Moser
The palibearers were An follows:
II. o. KerRs. ST., G. y. Sutherlin. Jr..
T. II. Lester, G. II. Waddill. ]. S.
Barnes. c. W. Waddill.
The fowcrbearcrs were: ]. T. Suth-
erl!n. Harvey CLANCY. r. Lester H.
O. KerIE. Jr.. Dick Haynes, Joe Colo
man. J. Il. Harrington, Ned StcbbInB.
Walter Keeling. San, Barksdalc. James
Terrell. !. Fred Burton and Wlstcr
Barksdale.
The ntermcnt was made in the ccme-
terry near the church.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-03
URGES THEIR DISMISSAL
eoerei Agent Concludes TnvestIEntIos
81 Angel DisIeyaIty Of Univer-
sfty OF Illinois Instructors

~rr.1,, BY Associated PressI
CHAMPAIGN. ILL, November g.
inc department OF Justice has con-
ciuded its investigation OF alleged dis
loyalty OF eight instructors at the Uni
versity OF Illinois Federal Agent w.
IL. Kerrick. who conducted the investi-
cation. placed the disposal OF the case
In the hands OF the university author-
tiles.
meeting OF thei board of trustees
VIII De mold at the university on No
Vember >. Mr.. Kerrick recommended
the dismissal OF the instructors and in
1mated that unless they were dis
missed tho government would tako
further action.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-03
MINT DlSCOURAGES
BOARDING CHANGE
Circulation OF Cents, NiekeIs ma
Dlnies Urged by Director
B1ker.

WASHINGTON. November o-p.nnv
hoarding and small coin savings bank.
were placed on the oHlial taboo lis,
to-day by Raymond r Baker. director
or the mint. who declared the country
~ threatened with severe shortage OF
cats nickels. dimes and other small
chahse for the approaching holiday
shopping season. He appealed to por
sons who collect small coins as q say.
inSa hobby 20 exchange them for coins
OF larger denomination. or for cur
rehcy' TO relieve tho shortage. Chill
dren. particularly. we're asked to do
their bit
War revenue taxes amounting TO
one or more odd cents on theatar ad :
missions, tobacco and other articles.
now enective, caused such an enlarged
uef."nd for cent piees that Director
l'aNer to-day announced mlnts here
AFTER would work SUNDAYS. I'm ,ddI
ton TO day and night as at present
The mints' output of 8. 900. 600 cop,sr
coins Will not be sufficient, however.
and II is imperative. he says, that per
nons mako small Individual SACRIFICES
10 kenp the coins in circulation.
Although not ready to resort to is
snhnce OF paper money OF denomina-
lions less than a dollar, similar to the
shin plasters" OF Civil war DAYS. Mr.,
bakcr recently has given careful study
Ia the war practice Of Russia, Great
britain and France along this line.
ana liz prepared to recommend such
action II the minis cannot keep pace
with the growing demand for small
change coins.
liz order that people may not aban-
don their savings habits while comply
ing with the government suggestion,
the Treasury Will put into effect soon
the system OF war savings. This is
expected TO draw great stores Of small
coins from their hiding place in ex-
change for savings stamps, and to in
crease materially the supply OF coins
ior general circulation.
Christmas gifts OF gold coins will
u" discouraged BY Federal reserve
banks rs means of usual withdraw
al from circulation, OF large quantities
OF gold after the holidays. Bankers
explain that people hnbituslly refuse
to spend gold received as gifts for
weeks or eron months.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-03
EIGHT men LOSE LIVES
ON T0RPED0ED FINLAND
Members Of Army and Naval Guard
Among Killed on Homoward-
Bound Transport.
CASUALTIES FROM EXPLOSION
Blast Thought to Have Caused Two
Deaths and Blown Missing Seaman
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES of Iifeboat
Results In Drowning Of Five.
(By Associated Press.

WASHINGTON, November Tito
torpedoing OF the homcward- bound
army transport Finland in the war
zone four days ago resulted in tho
death of two members ot the naval
armed guard. two army enlisted men
and four OF the ships civilian crew.
A third naval seaman Is missing.
Vice-Admiral Sims's report OF tho
casualties to the Navy Department, to-
day added no details to the announce
ment yesterday that the Finland had
been torpsdood. but had been able to
reach European port under her own
steam.
The casualty list, as made public
late to-day, follows:
Members OF the naval gun crew:
james w. Henry. seaman second class.
dead. Next of kin, Rose Henry. As
Reynolds Street, Harrison. y. j.
Newton II. Head. seaman. dead. Next
OF kin not given. Home address.
Cleveland. Ga.
Porter Hilton. seaman second class
missing. Mother. Mrs. Lizzie Hilton.
Toccoa, Gu.
Army: Private Lester Hickey. in
fantry. drowned Father, Thomas
Hickey. lag North Racine Avenue
Chicago. III.
Charles II. Maxwell. colored. trans
port workers battalion. drowned
Brother. Thomas e. Maxwell, Box PTS.
Concord. y. c.
Members Of Finlands crew: NJ. Car
doza, fireman, drowned. No emergency
address.
j. Haneslo. barber, drowned. No
emergency address.
w. +. Phillips. waiter. drowned
Brother, A. Phillips, Jackson Barracks
New Orleans
jose Cuevas. mess boy. probably died
from injuries. Father. NJ Cucvas
Havana, Cuba.
The announcement that five OF m.
men were drowned indicated to onl-
ciais that the Finland's company left
the vessel in small boats until II was
made certain that she would remain
ahoa'. The capsizing OF one of the
boats In launching might account for
the drowning OF the men.
Ii is assumed that two OF the ARMED
guard were killed by the explosion Of
the torpedo, and that tho missing ono
probably was blown overheard by the
explosion, ai was a seaman on the de-
stroyer Cassin whom she was torpedoed
recently.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-03
WANTS GOVERNMENT AID
IN HOUSING SITUATION
Committee Of National Defense Coun-
ell Recommends Action to
Relieve Situation.
PRESIDENT APPROVES REPORT
Urges Organization OF Authority to
Quickly and Effectively Administer
Such Funds rs May Be Available
and Powers to Conduct Operations.
Ipy Associated Press. l

WASHINGTON, November Gov
eminent aid, financial and otherwise,
in quickly relieving: the housing prob
lem, which in many communities is
hinderins war work. IL recommended
in report to the National Defense
Council by it's committee OH housing.
The report, made public to-day. has
the approval of President Wilson.
The committee asserts that an or
H2nization OF reasonable permancncy
and authority is necessary TO quickly
and effectively administer such funds
as may be available for housing pur-
poses. and IL recommends that the or
ganizat:on be granted broad powers
to conduct building operations, to deal
In real estate and securities. and to
borrow and loan money
The committee further suggests that
the government loan funds for housing
at low rates OF interest to those COM
munit:es which can show the need
OF this form OF aid. 1t also recon-
mends that in future government
agencies making war contracts give
due consideration to the labor supply
and housing conditions. and that
future contracts be distributed as far
as possible. to prevent undue concen-
tration OF workers in any one locality.
NO GOVERNMENT PROVISION
FOR HOUSING NECESSITIES
in its report, tho committee, OF which
Otto NJ Eidlitz, New York architect.
ia chairman, says:
THE testimony and records obtained
by tho committee on housing clearly
Indicate that, with few exceptions,
the government contracts for ships,
guns, ammunition and other war ma
terials have thus far been made with
little or no government provision for
the housing necessities incident to q
rapid and large increase in labor
The committee on housing is con-
rinccd that. under proper safeguards.
the government should give quick
financial aid to such Industries or
communities is can clearly demonstrate
their right to relief. In this regard. i,
lis suggested that any aid which NAV
be given by the government NAV be
reasonably expected, but the expcndt-
ture is negligible whom measured by the
loss incident to delay in the execution
OF the vast war orders already placed
The COMMITTEES further recommends
that. in line with the recent findings
Of tho advisory commission of the
Council of National Defense, all a,i-
thorized agencies of tho government
making contracts for war materials
shall give duo consideration In the
future to tho labor supply and housing
conditions prior to closing contracts
and that future contracts shall be dis.
triouted. az far as possible, to pre-
vent undue concentration OF workers
in any one locality.
THE committee on housing particu-
larry emphasizes the conviction that
amy government aid for individual
housing should be considered as a war
measure. and DO rigidly confined to
cases where restriction OF OUTPUT OF
war materials would otherwise occur"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-03
OFFICERS ARE ELECTED
Glass Of 1913 at University Of Virginia
Selects Lenders-SerernI Rich
monders Are Nominated

CHARLOTTESVILLE VA, November
THE class of 1915 at the University
OF Virginia has elected the following
officers: Edward Tanknrd Browne OF
Palmyra. president; George Alan Gar
den. of Wheeling, ". Va. vice -presi-
dent; Edmund Sumter Rurln. Jr.. OF
Norfolk. secretary and trcapurcr.
Browne was elected over Donold
Mackenzie Faulkner. Of Boyd.on. and
Richmond L. Moore. OF Lynchhurs. or
the second ballot: Garden. over James
4. Leach. Jr.. Of Richmond. and Charles
Claude Carroll. OF the University, on
the second ballot. and Ruin over
George Read Martin. OF Norfolk. and
Thomas Lewis Preston. OF Richmond.
All three OF the successful nominees
are law students
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-03
COL. w. W. F0NTAlNE DEAD
wa" Attacked 70 Headquarters 81
jackson and Stuart During
War Between slater.
tBy Associated pr.s..l

h Associated press1
JACKSON. MISS. November .
Colonel William Winston Fontaine, at
tached TO the headquarters OF General
Stonewall' jackson and General "Jcb"
stuart during the War Between the
states. died at his home hero to-day.
aged cighty-four. He was with Gem
era! Jackson at the time OF his death
at Chance!iorarille. While with Gen.
eral stuart he was captured in tho
Shenandoah Valley campaign. and
served nine months as a prisoner on
Johnson Island.
Alter the war. Colonel Fontaine be-
came Il member OF the faculty OF Bay.
Tor Female College. at Independence
Tex. and afterwards for ten years oc-
cupied the chair Of Latin ct the Uni
vorBity OF Texas.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-03

tFremier Kerensky. OF which the paper
published only an abbreviated and pre-
f1imtnary account Itself. shows that the
headline is entirely unwarrnntcd. Our
own advices show that the provisional
government in PetroHrad Ia attacking
with great energy the problems con-
fronting It. Reports received from Pc
troErad by mail and telegraph show
that Premier Kerensky and his govern
Sment are far from yielding to discou-
raecment, arc still animated by a
strong determination to organize all
Russia's resources in a wholc-hearted
resistance and carry the war through
to avictorious completion. At tho Same
time this government, like those Of the
allies. is rendering all possible asais-
tance."
The Russian embassy also issued n
statement criticizine the manner in
which the Washington Post presented
the Petrograd dispatches.
Russia is not out OF the war. and
has no intention of quitting" said the
embassy statement. NO word in Kcr-
cnskys interview gives warrant for
any assertion of that kind. AS mat
ter OF fact the Premier stated the exact
opposite"
While acknowledging that only part
OF the Petrograd dispatches were
printed in the Post. the embassy state
ment added:
Even the part OF II published does
not give any justification 10 the prepos-
ferrous and most injurious headlines by
which 1t was entitled
What Premier Kcrensl;y expressed"
the statement continued, was only
feeling OF the Russian people. that did
and support should be extended to
them, and that the encouragement
from the allies is justified to a nation
that has borne such heavy burdens and
is now in a period OF fundamental re-
adjustment No word in the interview
was intended to express any blame or
sarcasm against allied action.
"a cable received lately and which
is given out to the press to-day shows
the real military conditions on the
Russian front. The best answer TO
.Ahe malicious assertion that Russia IS
IT Of the war will be the fact given
this cable that we are holding Mt
the present time on our front 1t1 di-
visions Of enemy troops"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-03
Robert Preaton Stewart.

ISntciaI 10 The Times D!spatch.I
GATE CITY, VA, November g
Robert Preston Stewart died on Sun
day at his homo here. aged seventy
three years. His funeral was con-
Quoted from the Methodist Church and
he was buried In Estill Cemetery. Mr.
stewart was descendant ~ ,hc Stu
art ard Preston families long prom
inent in the affairs of Southwest Viz
ginla He was related TO Governor
Henry c. Stuart. but spelled his name
differently. During the Civil War he
served under General y. d. Carter and
later under General Joe Wheeler. Hc
participated in the brilliant cavalry
raid around Rosccrans, in Tennessee.
and was In one OF the raids in Penn
fylvania. For n time. he was a courier
under General Forrest.
He Is survived by his widow, four
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-03
Henry w. Moaelex.

Especial to The Times Dlspatch.l
BEDFORD, VA. November 2.-News
was received hero yesterday of tho
death OF Henry w. Mosoley in u Ron
hoke hospital. Mr. Moscley formerly
recidcd here. but hud made his homo
In Norfolk for some years. He was
about scvcnty-fve years old, and was
u member OF the Presbyterian Church.
He Is survived by five children. tw,
Gauf-hters and three sons. His wife.
who was Miss Mamie Bell, OF this
place. died several years ago
The body was brought here, and the
trEtrai took place from the Presby-
terrain Church. interment being in
Longwood Cemetery.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-03
DARING WOMAN SPY DEAD
Mrs. Ananaide NJ. ID. simms, Nho
\ Served In Confederate Army. Pa.,cs
Away at Age OF NiRcty-Four

NEW ORLEANS. November 2.-Mrs
Ananaide Marie Ducayet srnms. noted
rs one Of the most daring Of the
women spies of the Confederate army
during the War Between the States
died at hospital here today at the
age of ninety-four years. She had
been Ill two weeks. Mra. Simms's late
husband also was in the Confederate
secret Service, and her only son. who
survives her. shared many Of her perils
during her trips between tie lines.
Mrs. Simms and her son were cap.
tured twice by Union soldiers. but she
managed to dispose Of her dippatches
and any other incrimina ting evidence
before capture, and they were re-
leased.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-03
Miss Mary T.. Smith.

Funeral services for Miss Mary f.
Smith viii take place this afternoon
at $3.50 from her homo, So West Grace
Street. where she died Friday morning
at 1:10 after an Illness OF several days
OF pneumonia.
Miss Smith was the daughter Of the
late benjamin Hodges Smith and Mrs.
Fcnton Brooke Saith. She was the S!a-
Ter OF the late George A. Smith. who
was president CT the Smith Courtncy
Company. Of this city She IL survived
- brother. Benjamin Smith. OF Au-
Gusta. Ga. and several nicccs ard
nephcws. She was the aunt OF Mrs
Lewis g. Bosher. OF Richmond: Mrs
wilcox. wife OF DIR. Wilcox. OF Peters
burg: Benjamin Smith. now at Fort
Myer. and Malcolm Smith. Of Big stone
Gap.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-03
NIr.. j. ID. Anth.n,.

LYNCHBURG, VA, November .
The body of Mrs. j. .. Anthony. who
died yesterday In Wilmington, NJ c..
was brought to Lynchburg this morn
ing for burial. arrangements for the
funeral 10 he made later.
Mrs Anthony IL survived by her
husband AMI the following children:
Mira. Dutch Seay. Richard Kershaw and
Miss annie ISershaw. OF Wilmington.
y. c.. her father: l.. y. Kidd. OF Am
h"rst' two brothers. NJ. p. and +. NJ.
Kidd. Of Madison Heights; a sister. Mrs.
w. G. AGREE. Of Philadelphia: n half
brother. ]. M. Woody. OF BirminGha m.
Ala. and Il half sister. Mrs. Alice Cor
nish. OF Richmond.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-03
CLERKS TROUBLE AIRED
Mediation Board Hears Representative
Both OF the 4. c. l.. and OF
Employees.
IBy Associated Press

WASHINGTON November @.--The
Atlantic Coast Line freight clerks
troubles, mainly on the question OF
the recognition OF their union. were
aired before mediation board Mt the
Department of Labor to-day. Repre-
sentativcs OF both sides were present
in an effort OF the department to settle
the strike OF the men. The negotia-
lions wero not completed. and will be
continued tomorrow.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-03
sroes then were running toward Tho

srocs then were running toward the
town."
Captain ShekerJlan then told Of
checking up on tho mon to see who
was missing. He submitted lists Of
the names he obtained. Asked as to
how much ammunition the negroes
took out of the camp. no replied that
$4,000 rounds were taken from l Com
'pany ammunition tent: 500 rounds from
COMPANY
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-03
Mrs. Isabella Moore.

PETERSBURG. VA. November g.
Mrs Isabella Moore died yesterday
afternoon at the residence OF her SON
h-law, ii. T.. Voss. in Hopewell She
is survived by six ch!ldren-Samuel
-. and Leroy Moore and Mrs. Roaa
Gin. OF this city; Herbert Moore. Of
Richmond: Joseph 1. Moore and Mrs.
I'll. j.. Noss. OF Iopewell.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-03
RusseIl G.. iInukfny,

PETERSBURG. VA. November .
Russc! Guy Hawkins. aged about
twenty-five years. son OF Captain and
Mrs. ID. $. HAWKINS diod last night in
the Petersburg Hospital, Of hcart
trouble. following a brief illness.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-03

sons and five daughters. His youngsH
est son. Frank r. Stewart. Is cashier
OF the Farmers and Merchants Bank,
of Clinchport Ono OF his daughters
Is tho wife OF N. NJ. Horton. president
OF tho First National Bank OF Gate
CITY.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-03
ODUM, GA, BURNING
Message StAtes There II Little Proh-
ability of Flames Being
Checked.
10y Associated Press.l

SAVANNAH. GA. November 2.-Con.
munfcatton between this oitv and
odum' Ca ninety miles southwest Of
here. was severed late tonight after
a telephone message was received stat
Ing the town was burning. and that
there was little probability the flames
would be checked, owing to lack OF
fre-fEhting apparatus No estimate
or the damage was given. The town
mas population OF approximately
1000.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-03
FOR GOVERNMENT SEIZURE
Feaernt Medintor Wants to Gem
manheer Plants of Pacific Tele-
phone and Telegraph Company.
iRy Associated pr.s.1

SAN FRANCISCO, November .
Government seizure and operation OF
the Pacific Telephone and Tclesra nh
company was recommended by Werner
Il. Reed In telegram sent to Secretary
OF Labor Wilson to-day. Reed, Federal
mediator In the telephone strike. ac-
Rnowledged failure to settle the con-
'roPersy. which has partly dlsorganized
service in the Pacific Northwest, and
threatened To spread TO California.
MT. Reed asked Secretary Wilson and
the members OF his commission 10
recommend communicating OF the
plants OF the company to, President
wilson I'm the interest of national de-
lense'' During the interim. Mr.. Reed
sAiu' tho government would expect
S'rikihG employees to return to their
posts and others to remain there.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-03
DEATHS IN VIRGINIA
Jnnlch .NIlncc.

James Munce, assistant city surveyor
OF Belfast, ireland. and Il brother Of
John 5. Munce, Of 1894 Monument Ave-
niue. died October % at his residence.
Hollywood. County Down, Ireland.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-03

SAN FRANCISCO. November q
Geographic orders were dispatched to-
nisht along the Pacific Coast by the
blstrict Council OF the International
frotherhood OF Electrical Workers. or
aerins all members Oh strike TO return
10 work. pending tho efforts OF Fed
erai Mediator Feed TO eNec: settle-
nent with tho Pacific Telephone and
Telegra phi Company.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-03
HEAVY HAND ON THE MASSES
United states Circuit Court OF Appeals
fncatrs Injunction Restraining the
Iohtmnkier lrrOm nnrrlnR Huncr.

PostmnSter From BRrrlng Paper.
NEW YORK. November 2.-An in
junction granted by Judge Hand. re-
strainins Postmaster pattcn from bar
ring the August number of The Masses.
Socialist publica ton, from the mails.
vas vacated to-day by the United
states Circuit Court OF Appeals.
The higher court held that tho mag
azinc had violated the selcctive ser.
vice iaw and tho espionage act.