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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-24
ELECTRICIANS NEEDED
Navy Recruiting Oncc Is still For
wardinE Men to Training
Station.

Officers in charge of the navy re-
cruitinG station stated yesterday that
there is still a great need of men as
cooks and experienced electricians. The
other branches of navy service are
nearly nled, but men will be taken
continually in spite of this fact.
Two enlistments were made yester-
day--Aran c. Coburn, Covington, and
Joseph NJ. Flippins. Petersburg. the
former as machinist. leaving yesterday
morning for Pensacola. Fla, the latter
as mess attendant shipped last night
to the Norfolk training station.
The marine corps secured Claude l..
Watson, OF Winston-Salem, y. c.. who
left last night for the training station
at Fort Royal.
Wireless operators, it was stated. can
be used now and will he sent to the
Port Royal trainin-- station for spe-
cial course. Immediately upon the
completion Of IL they will be given IA
regular position in the marine corps.
The pay Of the recruit continues while
he is at the station taking the train
ing.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-24
CAPTAIN REEFS HERE
New Commander of IIowitzers at Home
for Few Days on Fur
Tough.

Captain Edward G. Recs. comma nder
OF the Richmond Howitzers. is now
spending a few days at his home here
and Will return to Fort OGlethorpe.
Ga, early next week. Captain Recs
reports that his men arc in frst-class
condition. and are now receiving ex-
cellent training.
The HowitZers and the other two
batteries of the First Battalion, Vir-
GINA Field Artillery. did not accom-
plish much during the first few weeks
at Fort Oglethorpc, as their guns and
other equipment was used in the in
struction of men in training at the re-
serve officers training camp. The
equipment has been returned, however,
and the artillcrymen are down to hard
work.
The Virginia artillery noncoms did
considerable work as instructors for
the cadet officers The Virginians arc
now helping train two regiments OF
regular army cavalry. which have been
converted into field artillery.
Several members of the Howitzers
are now in Richmond on brief leaves
OF abcsnce. by permission of the
Young Mems Shop the local artillery
men Will spend this afternoon in the
store on Broad Street, where they will
be glad to talk with the friends or
parents Of members of the battery.
The boys are full Of informant ton, and
want to relieve the minds Of Rich
mond people on the score that the How
itzers are not faring we'll and working
hard to maintain the high record Of
their organization.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-24
SEEKS TRUE VALUATION
OF RAILROAD PROPERTIES
Colonel George Wayne Anderson Brings
Matter to Attention OF the
Administrative Board.

September 4. 5. g and Z have been
set aside by the State Corporation Com
mission for public hearing AS to the
proper assessment of railroad property
in this city. Assistant City Attorney
George Wayne Anderson yesterday re-
ported to the Administrative Board.
He also said that the Assistant At
torney- General, in a letter to him. re-
quests the assistance of the city in
arriving at true assessment. He
wishes this to be in the form of af-
idavits OF reliable persons acquainted
with the values here.
Colonel Anderson will be present at
the proceedings and seek to have the
railroad properties I'm Richmond as
sessed at a figure more nearly approx
mating their true value. He also
asked that the board lend it's assist
ance in such way as is possible in the
way Of obtaining affidavits.
The matter will be referred to the
City Accountant. the Commissioner of
Revenue and the Assistant City Engi-
neer.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-24
'RA|LROADS PREPARING
Il FOR TROOP MOVEMENT
Approximately 100000 Men to Be
- - at Cantonmcnts on Sep
,.rsa TENDER S.
LARGEST IN NATIONS HISTORY
Altogether, 0S7, 900 Men Arc to Be
Moved-Will Require Thousands
Of Trains and EngineS-Southern
Issues Map Of Cantonment.

Fairfax Harrison. chairman OF the
railroads war board. authorized yes
terday the following statement:
sSPlans for the largest troop move
ment ever scheduled in the history OF
this country are now being perfected
by the American Railway Association.
at the request of the United States
government. Altogether. $4,000 men
will have TO be transported - the vari-
ous environments that the government
is Building to house the new national
army. The movement will start Sep
tember 5. Between that date and Sep
TENDER 9 the railroads Will complete
the entertainment OF 100000 men, or
approximately 80 per cent of the total
number scheduled TO be moved to the
various training camps.
1t is expected that n second move
ment of approximately 100000 men will
begin on September ls. continuing for
four days thereafter. and a third move
inent Of the same size on October 3.
e Some conception of the magnitude OF
the task confronting the American
Railway Association In preparing
schedules that will assure the safe and
prompt transportation Of these armies
without Interfering with regular traffic
may be CLEANED from the fact that to
move merely one field army OF $4,000
mon requires 6.229 cars made up into
s66 trains with as many locomotives
and train crews
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-24
SEEKS HIS RELATIVES
Man Who Went West Fifty Years Ago
Communicates With POST
master Here,

Assistant Postmaster Southwark has
received information from an acquaint-
ance in Elk Grove, Cal, that JabeZ
Buell. Franklin. many years ago a resi-
dent Of Richmond. is attempting to To-
cate his relatives whom he has not
seen for fifty years.
Franklin was born in Richmond and
lived here for some years. About fifty
years ago he left Richmond and went
West. Since that time he has not seen
or heard from any of his relatives al
though they were numerous enough at
one time. Now that he is seriousl., i'll
and unable to take care OF himself,
he is making a desperate effort to To-
cate his relatives. He has. or has had
at the time Of his departure, three
brothers and two sisters. His broth
ers arc: Emmila Franklin. II w d
FRANKLIN. and James Franklin. His
sisters are Emma Franklin and Alice
Franklin.
lie Is asking that his relatives or
friends communicate with him at once
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-24
P0LLARD'S REPORT ISSUED
Contains Interesting summary q
Martha Washington VIII and
Other Litigation

The annual report Of Attorney.
General John Garland Pollard for the
year 1916 was delivered yesterday from
the Supcrinte ndent OF Public Printing.
and is now being distributed. Tho
volume is tastefully bound in green
cloth. and Is one Of the best State
records published recently.
Probably the most interesting fca
,ure OF the report is complete record
or the case Of the State of Virginia
against John Pierpont Morgan, which
leo TO the recovery Of the Martha Wash
inEton will. and the latest document in
the most important chapter in the Vir
Flnia- West Virginia debt case. Tho
book contains all OF the opinions handed
down In the office during the year. and
MAKES record Of heavy work for
twelve months.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-24
.|NFANT|LE PARALYSIS
SITUATION NOT ALARMING
State Health Commissioner Williams
Says Precautions Are
Being Taken.
ANOTHER CASE is REPORTED
Have Been Moro Than Thirty Cases
In Rockingham County - Parents
Warned to Keep Children Out OF
Infected Districts.

Although an additional case Of in
fantile paralysis was reported yester-
day to the State health officials, DIR.
Ennion G. Williams. Virginia Health
Commissioner. stated last night that
the situation in the Valley is not alarm
ing. The epidemic has apparently
reached it's crest and with the precau-
tions that are being taken. the disease
may be speedily checked.
case was reported yesterday from
Rahhine. RockbrdGe County, but this
case developed several days ago. and is
not considered serious. Two additional
cases were reported to the State Of
fcials on Wednesday.
RockbridEe County has been the center
from which the disease has radiated
to surrounding sections. There have
been more than thirty cases in Rock
ham County alone. The deaths in Vir-
ginia will probably reach an even
dozen. The disease, however. Is no
more severe than last year. the death
rate being about the same in proper
ton to the number Of cases.
In addition to Dr. w. a. Brumfeld.
assistant commissioner. DR.. Leake. OF
the United States Health Service. is
personally watching the Valley situa-
ton. These officers have not consid-
cred 1t necessary to have general
quarantine. although the affected coun-
ties and the adjoining ones have all
taken local precautions. The State au-
thorities. however. have warned par
ents to keep their children out of the
infected districts. and to avoid travel
as much as possible.
In cooperation with the health au-
thorities. representatives of the State
Food and Dairy Department are care
fully inspecting all places where soft
drinks arc sold. in order to see that the
glasses and other utensils are prop
erly sterliZed. They are also keep
ing a watch over public places to pre-
vent the use of common drinking cups
Sanitation is also being watched care
fully.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-24
RICHMOND GRAYS ARE
IN NEED OF RECRUITS
Lieutenant Dunn Detailed mt Armory
to Examine Applicants for
Enlistment.

BY the order of Major ]. Fulmcr
Bright, commander OF the Grays, Lieu
tenant Frank J. Dunn was yesterday
detailed recruiting officer OF the bat
talon stationed at the armory. He will
be assisted by Lieutenants w. b. Cor
neal and George w. Meredith, repre-
senting Companies r and A. respec
lively.
Major Bright stated that before the
battalion will leave for Admission, Ala.
nc desires to recruit IL to war strength.
Many men. 1T was stated, are still need
cd TO FIJI the ranks Of the remaining
companies. A, c and F. Those men who
intend to enlist in the infantry can do
so at the armory as we'll as at the reCu-
lar station.
AT the army station officers were
Kept busy yesterday, the men coming
in at rapid rate. Sixteen men were
received, most OF them going to tho
coast artillery corps Following is the
list:
In the Ninth Company, Coast Artil-
lery Corps-John T. Scott. Hopewell;
Howard l.. Kitcham, Chester; Richard
J. Wagner. Richmond; Edward w
Hardy. Norfolk. sent to armory; Will
liam c. Wisdom. City Point sent to
armory; Carl +. Bury. Chester; John
II. Seldcn and Henry l.. Harris Rich
mond, sent to armory.
In Battery F, First Field Artillery
Julian b. Wright. Naulakla; Edward B..
Cummings and John +. Cowardin, Rich
mond, sent to armory.
In the medical department-Stanley
W Bennett. Richmond. and James b.
Noell, Tlmberlake n c., the former
leaving last night for Fort Thomas. Ky.
In the Tenth Engineers Corps. Third
Company Coast Artillery Corps and
the regular army, there was one each.
respectively. as follows: Adolph f..
BrouEhton. Norge. sent to Washington
Barracks; Clarence II. Detwilcr. Tun-
stall. sent to Fort Thomas and Joseph
W, Grimes. Hamilton. n. Y, sent to
Fredericksburg.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-24
Preserve account
Of Virginia 5 Part
History Of War to Be Collected
as ii Progresses By
Council Of Defense.

Nirginia's share In the world war Is
going to be told by contemporary
writer's. according to a plan proposed
to the State Council OF Defense by the
National Board for Historical Service.
The council will probably appoint a
state committee on history, whose work
will consist in assembling material of
all kinds relative to the part taken
by Virginia in the war.
1t is believed that steps should be
taken Immediately to see TO 1t that his
torians OF this period shall not be ham
pered in their work by the absence of
sufficient data. When tho history Of
TINS war is written one of the most
valuable sources Of information, in the
opinion of the national historical body,
VIII be records of local activity of va
rious kinds Therefore, every State
IN the union Will be asked to adopt
the same plan as that proposed to the
Council of Defense for Virginia.
1t Will be the purpose of the State
committe on history to collect, pre-
serve, index and make available for
public use n record Of the sentiments
and activities Of organizations and in
diTiduals OF every section OF Virginia
In the present war.
AS regards the newspapers. 1t is the
Intention 10 preserve in ScrapboolSS a
complete series Of the editorials and
also the local news items bearing on
or connected, even remotely, with the
war. All this material will be card
indexed, and this index will refer to
the publication and issue from which
each item Is taken.
Much attention will be given to tho
preservation. with proper data at
tached. Of photographs and other pic
lures pertaining to the collection OF
organizations and individuals of this
State in this war Included in this
collection will be programs of patriotic
gatherings and OF all meetings in any
way connected with the war.
An element Of particular value will
be collection. as complete as possible,
OF personal letters written by those
in any branch of military service. 1t
will be difficult to make such a col
lection, but it would be so helpful to
students Of this war period that an
effort in that direction will be nut
forth.
If this plan. or one like it. should
be carried out. those who are to write
the history OF these times would have
at hand systematic arrangement Of
material such as the historian Of no
other great crisis in the worlds his
tory has had.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-24
HEALTH BOARD ISSUES
WARMING OF MALARIA
Mosquito Pest Believed to Be Fore
runner OF Epidemic Of
Chflls and Fever.
DRAIN OFF sTAGNANT WATER
Where Proper Screening and SAM
tary Precautions Cannot Be Taken,
Board Recommends Use Of Qui-
nine Under Physicians Directions.

Reports re :eived by the State Board
OF Health during the last few weeks
show that malaria has appeared In
many parts OF ;he Commonw ealth and
that active war measures" of proven
ton are necessary If the State is to be
spared serious visitation of "chills
and fever" this summer and autumn.
These reports come not only from
counties which have been known to be
infected for years. but also from
number of resorts and from other dis
tricts where malaria is not usually to
be found. In many localities from
which malaria has not yet been report
cd. mosquitoes are said to be preva-
lent In large numbers. Where this Is
the case. the State board anticipates
that malaria Will break out, unless ac-
tive preventive steps are Immediately
taken For where one species of mos
quito is found to be breeding, the
anophclcs mosquito. In the judgment
Of the board, is more than apt to make
it's appearance.
During the last two years the State
Board of Health has carried on num-
Der of experiments which have shown
tho practical character OF sanitary
measures for the prevention OF mala ria.
In one district, in particular, where
malaria had been on the increase for
a number of years, and was threaten
munity. the State board. with local
assistance. undertook campaign of
drainage and screening that practi-
cally rid the countryside OF malaria
A like campaign is now in progress in
another county and is yielding most
excellent results.
SOMETIMES DUE TO
LOCAL INFECTION
Where malaria is confined to a very
small arca-such as a single farm
the experience of tho board has shown
that the pest can usually be traced to
some small breeding-place, a pool Of
staSnant water, neglected brook, or.
sometimes. a rain barrel or tin can
An inexpensive Cleanup" is often sue
cessful in such instances in abating
the nuisance by destroying the breed
ing place.
But where the disease is widespread
and where cooperative action for
draining and screening cannot be had
the board advises Individual prophy-
laxis to protect from infection. Qui-
nine. which is a specific for malaria,
should be taken regularly during the
malarial season in infected districts.
but should always be administered un-
der the direction Of u physician. Where
the treatment is thorough and the dos
age accurately gagged practically any
person can remain free of malaria. even
in n district that Is suffering from the
disease.
The board urges caution in visiting
summer resorts that are known to have
mosquitoes, and advises that a physi-
clan be consulted and asked to pre-
scribe a regular treatment Of quinine
where it is necessary to remain in an
infected district that cannot be clean
ed up.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-24
STEVENS TELLS EMPLOYEES
HOW THEY CAN HELL


* General Manager j. Paul Stevens. Of
pany, has issued the following circular
to all employees:
The entrance OF the United States
into the world war has placed upon
the railroad companies of this country
task which is unprecedented in the
history OF the transportation business.
In order successfully to handle the
burden which has been placed upon
them. the companies must receive the
fullest cooperation from every en-
ployee. from the highest to the lowest.
-, To give the government business
preferred treatment in the handling Of
troops, and to expedite the movement
by freight Of coal ores, foodstuGs,
material and supplies OF all kinds. 1t
has been necessary to curtail the pas
senEer service on nearly all lines. No
doubt this curtailment has resulted in
Inconvenience to the travelling public,
but upon the principle OF greatest
good to the greatest number" some
passenger trains have been eliminate ed
TO save COAL labor and power. in or
der that they may be utilized to a
greater benefit.
Every passenger on the Chesapeake
and Ohio Railway trains is, in n sense,
guest OF the company, and it is
hoped that every employee will recoE-
nize the fact that he is representa-
tive of the host. and when off duty
travelling on free transportation, il ne
is seated. and paying passengers are
compelled to stand. will recognize the
obligation due from a courteous host
70 his guest. and will quietly arise with
out attracting undue attention TO his
action and make room for the paying
passenger.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-24
PRICES MAY COME DOWN
but Local Coal Men See Little Prospec,
OF Immediate Re-
ductfon,

Lower coal prices at the mines will
not be Of much benefit to Richmond
consumers unless the government fixes
retail prices. according to local dealers.
as the supply already on hand. or con-
tracted for. will be sufficient for sew
cral months at least. Present indica-
tons are that bituminous coal will re-
tail for not less than $3.50 ton and
anthracite for $3.50 ton for the next
three months.
That tn. regulations Of the Presi-
dent VIII eventually benefit the con-
sumo. is admitted by all. The diff
cultr In getting orders filled at the
mines. however. has been feature
which has reacted to the disadvantage
OF dealer and consumer alike. When
the present stocks are reduced, the
price will be sure to come down. un-
less the mine operators arc unwilling
to offGr their coal at the price nxed
by tns government.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-24
FOLLOW ViRGINIA'S PLAN
New York and Minsouri AK Informn
ton ms to Formation Of State
-. Nolunteers

From two States Lieutenant-C olone |
10 Lane Stern. in charge of the re-
organization of the Virginia militia.
has been asked to furnish information
tnSregard to the plan he will follow.
Both New York and Missouri are an1-
foNs to learn what Virginia is doing
aid the law under which the State is
working.
THE communications were received
yesterday by Colonel Stern from Ad
Jutant-General Stotesbury. of New
York, and Acknowledgement T. H. Nc
Eurd. of Missouri. He is requested 10
supply the plan of organization also n
copy OF the State military law
y The eleventh application for permits
Sion to organize company Of the Vir-
EiniA State Volunteers was received
xesterday from Alexandria. where can
tain T. B. Cochrane has enlisted the
required number of men
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-24
GIVING MENTAL TESTS
Government Experts Here to Make E1
animation of Members of
National Guard.

Government alicnists have arrived
here TO conduct Investigations among
members OF the Virginia National
Guard. The experts started work yes
terday and will examine all men now
In the Federal service
The examination in most cases viii
be purely perfunctory but tests will
be made to determine the mental ca
pacity of men In event there IS anv
indication that their brains are not
normal The same tests will be applicd
TO regular army men and to those
drafted into the national army
Prooaoiy the most rigid tests the
Federal authorities will give is 10 dis
cover traces of tuberculosis Whenever
there is any question about the health
OF man. he will be especially ex
amined for the disease
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-24
SOUTHERN ISSUES MAPS
- OF CAN,TONMENTS

The Southern Railway has issued a
valuable war map" showing the loca-
ton OF thirty-one environments, mill
tary encampments, forts, aviation sta
tions or other military points reached
by its lines. Detail maps are also given
OF the principal cantonments and their
location in reference to the nearest
city. Both in the matter OF troop
movements and in handling supplies for
the environments the Southern Railway
VIII be heavily taxed and special efforts
are being put forward to have every
thing move with precision.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-24
HOWITZER ASSOCIATION
FORMING new COMMAND
Lieutenant Pollard Made Captain Of
New Battery Which Takes
Old Name.


AS the Howitzer Battery has been
drafted into the Federal service. the
only way to perpetuate the orEani-
cation is to form new battery under
the order of the Governor. The How
itzer Association has assumed this OBJ
legation, and has gotten together thirty
odd OF the eX-members. who have
chosen Lieutenant Pollard as their
captain and under authority of Ad-
jutantGeneral Sale recruits are being
secured for the new battery, which will
take the old battery name. The Rich
mond Howitzers." 1t will be governed
by the laws of the State. as provided
for the old militia. which. under this
new order of the Governor. will be
called the Virginia State Valuntecrs.
The Administrative Board has turned
over to this new organization the
complete armory plant, which includes
the armory. drill hall. battery-room
clubroom, billiard-room, gymnasium,
shower baths. swimming pool, and drill
yard. With this home and the many
advantages to offer the newly enlisted
men. the officers feel certain that by
next Tuesday night they will have the
required number of men to be mus
tered into the State service.
This organization is enlisted for the
time of emergency and for duty within
the bounds Of the State only; is to fill
the vacancy OF the State militia in
suppressing riots, or to be an aid to the
civil authorities in case of need
All men between eighteen and forty
five years OF age are eligible, and are
invited to come to the gymnasium
building on next Tuesday night. look
over the many advantages to be OBJ
tanned by being A member. and make
application for membership. 1t is not
necessary to have had military expert
ence to be eligible.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-24
CHARGED WITH BUYING
REVOLVER FROM SOLDIER
VI. r. Kee Accused of PurchaainE Gov
ernment Property From Two Mem
bers OF Richmond Grny..

For buying a 45-calber Colt re-
volvcr from two members OF the Grays.
Ernest r.. Tucker and II. a. Jones.
NJ. r. kee- has been placed under ar
rest by the Federal authorities. The
date OF his hearing before Commits
sioner Flesenheimer has not yet been
set. kee has retained Edgar B. Eng
lish as his attorney.
1t is a violation Of the army code
either TO buy or sell any army equip
ment The fact that the equipment be-
comes worn and practically valueless
does not give the user the privilege Of
selling. but II must be condemned by
an authorized army officer. Tucker
and Jones are members Of Company C,
First Virginia Infantry