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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-30
INVENTION IMPRACTICABLE
itichmond Mnn Finds German Bullets
Wonid Pierre Ills Proposed
Shield.

Archer Il. Jones. who left Richmond
IN March TO confer with British mill
tary authorities, with tho view OF Of
fcrine to them the use OF a shield for
soldiers. stated in "a letter received in
Richmond yesterday. that because OF
tho great piercing power Of the latest
high velocity and mor-picrcinc hull
lets. his invention is impracticablc One
OF tho principal questions raised
against the shield in this country was
the fear that il would defect the bull
lets.
Mr. Jones sailed from New York
March 81, after talking with many
military men in this country and
Canada. 10 present his invention TO the
British Inventions Board Mr.. and
Mrs. Jones were passengers on the
steamer New York. which struck "a
mine in the Irish Sea. and they only
escaped after many hardships Mr.
Joncs's invention weighed only thirty
two pounds. and was so designed that
II could he put to many uses by the
soldier. but he found, upon invcstiga-
ton, that shield to stop German -
rife bullets would weigh at least $50
pounds. making il impracticablc for
use.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-30
SOUTHERN STATES FOLLOW
VIRGlNIA'S EXAMPLE
Voluntarily Increase Their Share in
Cost OF Army !. VI. 4. 4. work
I'm Southern Camps.

As a direct result OF NirS inias patri-
otto action in assuming to raise for the
Army Young Mems Christian .hssocia-
ton q greater fund than was appor-
toned to IL by the national war coun-
Gil of the association. other Southern
states likewise assumed greater allot
mcntS, and tho war fund in this section
OF tho country promises 10 total a far
greater figure than was expected. This
was the statement made last night by
Samuel y. Acklcy, state secretary. on
his return from trip 10 camps in
southern states.
"NirGinia's action deserves trcmcn-
dous praise. for IL Was just this fact
that led other states 10 undertake
greater responsibilities for the asso-
citation. said MIR. Acklcy. "Oricinally
the war council apportioncd $4,000 to
,his state. hut local leaders were con-
fdcnt that they could increase this
FUND. and wired tho council that Viz
Einia could he depended upon to fur
nish fund OF $4,000. \ large part
Of this find has already been raised"
Mr. Ackicy returned yesterday. after
tour in Southeastern States super
NiSinE tho associations work i'm the
numerous army camps now being pre-
pared for the army to be raised under
the sclcctivc draft system. Buildings
nave already been authorized and arc
being erected. SO that the first thing
the recruit secs Al tho new camps will
be the Army Young Mems Christian
Association building. and the first per
son TO welcome him Will be an asSocia-
ton secretary.
The encouraging reports made yes
tcrday to headquarters In connection
with the campaign now being con
Quoted in Richmond 10 complete this
city's fund Of $4,000 were received
with enthusiasm by Mr.. Acklcy. who
VIII assist local leaders during tho
next few days in their work One
committee alone reported Subscrip-
tons yesterday To the campaign ac-
ErcEatinE $1,000. while there were nu-
mcrous small contributions made
Discussing the Southern situation.
Mr.. Ackicy said that. following Nir-
Einias action in increasing it's fund
for the work in soldier camps North
and South Carolina Increased their
proportions from 10000 in each state
TO $4,000 in North Carolina and sJ4-
600 in South Carolina. Florida was
apportioncd $4,000 as it's share of the
funds being raised by tho war council.
hut assumed a fund OF $4,000. Georgia
allotted $4,000. will contribute SI34 900
TO the war fund. and other States
equally as much in proportion.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-30
CALLS FOR BIDS FOR
REPAIRING MONUMENT
Administrative Hoard Views soldiers
md sailors Memorial on Libby nm.
struck by Lightning.

Estimates made by the Administers
tive Board indicate that il viii cost
in tho ncirhborhood Of $4,000 10 repair
the damage done 10 tho Soldiers and
sailors Monument. in Libby Hin PARK
which was struck by lightning curing
the electrical storm on Monday after
noon. Members Of the board Yesterday
visited Eibhy lin for an examination
OF the memorial shaft. They found
that about ouc-third Of the cap stone
had been torn away by the bolt. aud
that u viii undoubtedly have TO br
replaced 10y a new stone.
Tho bronze figure Of "a Confederate
soldier which surmouutS tho monument
rests upon the shattered cap stone To
replace tho latter it viii be necessary
10 raise the soldiers figure aud insert
Il new cap stone. To do this scafoldinc
will have to he built up for the entire
height OF tho shaft. and II is regarded
as an undertaking OF no small pro
portions.
The board has directed city Engineer
Boiling TO advertise for bids for re-
pairing tho monument.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-30
RECRUITING SHOWS
INCREASED ACTIVITY
Eight Members az Blues Notified to re-
port to Fort Myers for In
Structi0n nS Officers

Recruiting in Richmond 'ook on new
activity yesterday. all of the various
branches OF service except the Marine
corps receiving local c-cnforcctncntS
Eight members Of tho Blues received
notice I" report AT the officers train
inS camp At Fort Mycr on May 81 for
instructions preparatory Ia trying FOR
commissions. The eight are Sergcauis
" i!liarn W Crump. Robert -. Rose
Iicur! Il Miller. Jr. Ernest Is. Alcn.
robert j. Throckmorton, Fergus Mo
Rec. Corporal Herbert l.. Ernest and
iIlNaic Henry II fiundlcy
lhr Marines arc preparing for their
bIs any" next month which IL EXPECT
cd 10 rails" tn" fun complement Of go
"pu men. which l. the war strength Of
IN" Organization. Literature descriptive
% IN" corps Is being spread through
out the country. and it is confidently
expected that the desired number Of
men. which IS Inquired at 900 viii be
secured without dniculty
IN" ilowitzcrs recruiting station at
eighth and Broad streets returned to
" normal basis Yesterday. five recruits
h'lnS secured the iIowitzcrs are ca
hc'l"d l" show - heavy gain in re.
''"I'inS to-day, as holiday viii give
prospective applicants a good opnor
'uHl'N :" visit tn" station t. pursue
th"ir Investigations
Yesterdays recruits wcr" as follows:
=, N',!l hannibal Potter Trou,viilc.
va horlcy - Elliott
Many James f. " IIcsnoxs ,,o
East Frankliu street. Richmond: Jo.
sem \ Fiukcr. Henson. \ e.. or,
W Wit'c. Il!ks. WIS: George f.
H>,h'i@s. l",nfcl Rloomory. Tenn; Ham
,l''h Nilen Elizabcthtown Tenn
l.aNm"nd o. Iicnslcy, Roanoke; car.
f'rirc, EcadNill". y g.: Rober, f. Nun-
hHi%, Petersburg. Va
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-30
REGISTRATION BOARDS
ARE NAMED FOR CITIES
Every Detail II Now in Rendiness for
Enrolling Names on Tues
dNy. June &.

Registration officers for the cities of
Virginia were announced Yesterday by
Major c. J.. Wright. Of the State
militia. who has oversight Of the en-
rollmcnt for tho army draft which will
take place on next Tuesday. The
Mayors of the cities arc heads of the
boards eX oflicio. according 10 the law.
and the members OF tho boards arc
appointed by them. The list of OIL
GERS is As follows:
Alexandria y Fisher. May
or; T.. T.. Downham. Thomas Alton
Moore. X Z. sweeney
Eristol--,icorce NJ Warren, Mayor:
g. \. Kent. George \ Wiley.
bucns Vista-J NJ Updikc. Mayor:
J. +. Stratton. \ NJ Fucker. j. NJ.
Erowu.
charlottesville--E O. tisdcn. Mayor;
II. =: Mceks. w. NJ. Rcvercomb.
panville- Harry wooding. Mayor:
Robert Brydon. Frank TalcotL w. T..
Jennings
Frcderickybure y. Eow.. Mayor:
w u. Scott, A. V. Yates. T.. {. rra,,.
Lynchburc- r. Jester. Jr.. Mayor:
Thomas l. Davis &. j. Tyree. T..
EarkSdalc
Newport Ncws-A A. Moss, Mayor;
Floyd \. liudcins. Louis Loeb. {. c.
curtis.
Norfolk Wyndham L. Mayo. Mayor:
Edward Brock cnbrouSh. w. Leigh VIII
lams. Benjamin NJ. Baker, Thomas II.
Wilcox, i. w. rcatross Charles w
DauGhtic. H. l.. Bullcr, ". L. Bcrk-
ley + Edward Eaird.
Petersburg K. i. Gillian. Mayor
II w krusc, W NJ. Fucker. Il. A.
Martin
Portsmouth, r IIanvey. Mayor:
l.. T.. SLATER =. G. iIanrahan. Harry
cuthricl. :. T. Montague. f. T
HrirGs, W. II. Culpepcr. Il. l.. Moore
Eadford-W. 81 pelp. Mayor. James
y Fainter. W. \. Wilson
Eichmond-'icorec .Ainslic Mayor:
Morgan r. Mills T.. ". Evans. pr
John Hinchman. Harvey I: Atkinson.
Coleman Wortham. Dr. T. r. Fucker
Joseph T.. Phillips. j.. Clyde " Saun-
dcrs. Or. y. l.. Wexford. IT. Watkins
Ellerson, John L. Ingram Or Charles
V. Darlington
Observation-Disclosures NJ Rroun. Mayor:
i. II. Tucker, I. -. .Armistcad. 7 T..
Tillctt.
SiauntonJ. Harvey May. Mayor: !
" H. Prison, Newton Arecnbricht, j.
u. catlctt
Winchestcr-JulianF Ward. Mayor:
j. + Beverley. j. L. Maphis. Joseph l..
Ncwln. y. l.. Dutton.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-30
HOSPITAL SUPPLIES SENT
Nn,y Department Takes Ward In Nor
folk Hospital. and Local Society
Furnishes Equipment

The first call made upon !achinond
for hospital supplies came from Nor
folk. and il met with quick response.
Word was received here that the Navy
Department had taken "a ward OF sixty
beds in tho Norfolk Protestant Hospital.
and that supplies were needed. Mem
bcrs here OF the National League for
Womons Service, including tho Orange
and Lexington branches. and the Co
lonial DANES at once went to work.
and yesterday had packed and ready
TO ship through the Red Cross supplies
for the whole naval unit.
The supplies included the following
articles: $50 sheets, - pillow slips.
$50 pairs Of pajamas. 80 bed shirts.
80 pairs OF son. 10 pairs OF bed son.
90 slippers. 2i0 face towels. l2S bath
towels. 60 bath robes and Ia covers
for hot-watcr and ice bottles
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-30
REV. J. w. CLARKE RESIGNS
Rector Of EpisropnI Church nj High
lind Pnrk VIII Take Ip
Work ut Eric, IN.

HeN. James Wimslow Clarke. rector
OF the Episcopal Church Of the .asccn-
sion, Highland Park. has accepted a
call from the greater chapter Of the
Cathedral of -. RAUL To be canon
missioner Of the city Of Eric Pa The
Bishop Of Eric viii sail early in June
for France for service with tho sol
dicrs Of tho allies. Mr.s'larkc's reSiE-
nation has been accepted by tho YES
try of tn" Church Of tho Ascension. and
next sunday will he tho last day of
his official connection with his Rich
mond congregation. MIR. Clarke has
been seriously i'll for more than Il
month. but is how recovering rapidly.
lie viii take a brief vacation before
beginning active work in Erie.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-30
Registration Queries Answered for Readers

father in cafe and restaurant.
How shall answer the question.
What is your present trade. occu-
y. State the facts.
=: DO National Guard members
thirty:onc have to register? i.
y. No.
.. Why are registrars instructed
to tear off the left-hand corner OF
registration cards if person is of
\. SO that negroes can be classi
Q. | wish 10 make claim for cx-
emption. AS | have mother. father.
pendent on my salary. Please let
me know how | am TO proceed
y. State the facts in reply to oucs-
ZION No on the registration card.
.. was born on February 10.
1856 ! obtained my citizen papers
on May 81. 1911. | stated my age
then as tweuty-four by mistake.
Shall ! register: ANXIOUS
A. Yes.
@ II first papers were taken on,
IN i'o". can claim citizenship
T.
\. No: YOU are "a dcclarant
=. ] am Canadian. living IN the
United States for the last two wears
! Will be in Canada on REGISTRATION
day. Must | register"
CANADIAN.
.. Am civil engineer and con-
tractor. What kind OF position will
he put in when drafted"
TRANSIT.
4. That is for the military au-
thoriticS % decide
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-30
ATTEND MUSKETRY SCHOOL
Three Field Officers tn &c Given in-
tcnsI,c Training nj Fort


Three field officers Of infantry. Ma :
tional Guard Of Virginia. one from each
Of the three regiments. we're ordered
yesterday by the War Department. upon
recommendation OF AdJutant General
w w. Sale. TO rcport at Fort Sill.
Okla. FOR instruction in the school of
muSkctry there. They arc: Major
STANLEY W. Martin. Of LynchburS: Lieu
tenant Colonel Samuel u. Mi|lar, OF
Front Royal, and Major Fred w. kurtZ.
Of Norfolk. They will continue At Fort
Sill until about August /. after which
thcS will be returned TO their rcSi-
ments to serve as instructors. The
militia Of the State will he called into
the Federal service foraiutcnsivc train
ing on July -. with view. IL is Eel,
certain TO service abroad.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-30
wrcc Full, nm na,lrond station.

The Chesapeake and Ohio hallway
station at I;as, Alice WAS badly dam
aged Monday afternoon when the wind
blew down - large tree. which fell on
the station, crushing III the roof OF the
building and knock ing off the chin
ncy G. e. Eroaddus. .1r., the agent. had
been away from tho structure only "a
few minutes when tho tree was blown
down. Citizens Of East Alice conferred
with railroad officials Yesterday in re-
gard To better station facilities at the
town
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-30

Questions relating to the regis
tration of men next Tuesday in car
ryins out the selective draft sys-
tenn will be answered daily by The
Times Dispatch in this column.
Many disputed points of this
character have already been raised
and submitted for solution With
their answers they follow:
@. Does a negro have to register?
y. If between the prescribed ages.
yes.
g; work IN munition plant.
4. Exemp ", board vii iii'M decide
after YOU have registered.
Q. Is a, person subject to draft
who has been rejected for physical
disability by the Naval Reserve"
\. You must register. The ex-
empton board will decide.
- am twenty-sevcn years old
and am TO he married June {. Shall
l register as single" T. II.
~ Yes.
2. am naturalized citizen. /
told the court by mistake that was
horn september !. 1886. My birth
certificate shows thar was born
ter" l.. j r
\. II YOU were born August ..
1919, YOU do not have to register.
- | am really thirty-two years
old and can prove il with a birth
certificate from Russia. but in the
United States am registered as
thlrty years old. T. a.
~ You would better register and
lay YOUR proof before the board OF
exemption.
=. will nc twcnty-onc wears of
age July ID. Must register"
NJ. II.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-30
HAS NARROW ESCAPE
hiss Annie Is. Dreamer Falls in Door
OF Elevator In First National
Rank Building.

MISS Annie Il. Dreamer. OF cl9 China
street had 81 narrow escape from
death Yesterday morning when the
sudden starting Of tho elevator at the
nttccnth floor Of the First National
SANK funding prccipitatcd her 10 the
Goor. tho upper part OF her body OK.
tending through the open cage Miss
hhra Footh. who was in the elevator
grabbed hold Of the lever aud assisted
IN stopping tho lift. and Miss Dreamer
was "A'rlcat"d from her prccarious po-
Sitioh. she Was attended by Or. w +.
Dppcnhimcr and removed TO her home
MISS dreamer Was not seriously in
Jurch
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-30

Joseph J. Hooper has lust hcon an
pointed assistant to romp,rollcr 4
H. Plant OF the Southern hallway
company. IN general charge OF the
ir"ight claim departments Of the South
crn's lines East and West. effective
Juno !. Mr.. Hooper is q native OF Bed
i"rd CITY. and has been with the rail
road 'or a number of years, and has
HIIcd number Of important Offices
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-30
-------------------
MUST SERVE JAIL TERM
Hastings Court Refuses to Set Aside
Verdict In Case OF Earle
RAMSEY,

4 motion 10 set aside the verdict in
case OF Earle Ramsey. convicted of
violating the prohibition act OF May
%. was ovcrruied yesterday in the
Hastings Court. He will have TO serve
a jail term of thirty days and pay a
fine of $50
Robert Smith. colored. indicted for
transporting whisky into the state.
failed TO appear when his case was
called. and his bond of $500. furnished
by John Mitchell. Jr., was ordered for
feitcd
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-30
Resigns nrchmond position. :

NJ Il. Bailey. widely known young
Richmond railroad men. has just re-
signed from the Chesapeake and ONO
Railway Company. with which he has
been connected for tho past six years,
TO become acting field clerk in the post
adiutant.s Office at Fortress Monroe.
Mr.. Bailcy's resignation is effective
June l. He has been connected with
the dclnurragc bureau OF the Chc:a-
pcakc and Ohio for some time.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-30
Committed to Asylum.

Three conNictS, two white men and
one "nlorcd. were brought into the
city Circuit Court yesterday from the
state fcnitcntiary. where they had de-
vclopcd signs Of insanity They were
tried by jury and ordered committed
10 asNlums. The white men were sent
To the Western State Hospital. 1T
Marion. while the negro was COM
United Ia the Central State Hospital,
AT Petersburg.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-30
stree, Car strikes Au.omo,,,e,

Frank T. sutton Is confined to his
nome in bellevue Park az the result
of Injuries sustained Monday night
when his automobile was struck hv :,
Lakeside cfr near Joseph Bryan Park
Mr.. SUtidn WAS cut and bruised. I'm,
ms injuries arc not considered serious
Th. automobile was wrecked
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-30
Omen Negro Cemetery.

me formal dcdicat.ou aud opepiug
Of Woodland Cemetery. for so,ored
pcopir, on Magnolia street. adja On, 10
itGh!and Park, viii be held ~ noon
today Tn" cemetery was established
20 provide buryinc place for negro
dead IN the cemeteries IN Barton
Heights, and IT IS located bccyccn III.
.heeap"aEe and Ohio Railway and III,
u" ,uanicsyiilc Turnpikc
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-30
WANT BONDS As WIDELY
DISTRIBUTED AS POSSIBLE

II is tho purpose of the government
to have the boads Of the Liberty loan
as widely distributed as possible. and
the executive committee is cndeavor-
ing TO place AT least one bond with
end the cooperation of the colorcd
citizens of Richmond has been en-
listed. and a committee Of representa-
tive citizens. including sohn Mitchell
Maggie Walker. Rev. W. T.. Johnson
y. l.. Price. j. +. levin and others
has been named. This committee will
meet Thursday afternoon, and will be
addressed by Richard II. Smith. chair
man Of the executive committee and
by Mr.. Dabnoy.
Speakers Viii visit practically every
manufacturing plant Monday after
noon and impress upon the workmen
the Importance Of their support
Numerous plants have already COM
pletcd plans providing for the pur-
chase of bonds by their employees and
the committee anticipates that other
large employers Of labor will take the
Same action.
1t was announced by the bureau yes
tcrday afternoon that arrangements
had been completed by which a clerk
will he established in every bank in
tho city from TO o'clock in the
afternoon To furnish information and
receive subscriptions from those poo
pie who were unable to visit the banks
during business hours.
The bureau announced that it's sneak
"rs in the campaign would include:
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-30

" Iohn y. JpshUr VIII speah next
SATURDAY IN the Lee Memorial Chapel.
Washington and Lee University. AT the
annual Memorial DAY exercises OF the
confederate Veterans and the Sons OF
veterans IN Lexington.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-30
Mig CInss OF Graduates.

Tspccial 10 The Times Dispatch
ROANOKE. VA, May "3-Eiyhty
two seniors OF the Roanoke High
School were graduated a, tho animal
announcement exercises tonight. TIKI.
IS the largest graduation class in the
history OF the institution
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-30

Murrcll Dabncy. charged with stor-
ing liquor at 4l9 North Seventeenth
street. with intent 10 sell. was sent
on 10 the grand jury when arraiSned
before Justice Crutchhcld in Police
Court Yesterday morning.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-30
Eskew Jnsr To-Dnv.

n" nearing OF Frank Il Esk.w
,h"fscd with biGany. is docheted for
I"i'cr Court this morning. The case
mas bcen continued on several ,cra.
"ionS' due 10 the failure of the star
wines Tor the prosecution wife M
j. %! Nt!anth-to be present she has
not yet arrived on the scene.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-30
Reoui,i,,on for steycn,.

Governor Stuart yesterday issued a
rcquisition on tho Governor OF New
Jersey for Joseph stevens. alias James
J. Clarkson, who is wanted in Norfolk
ON charge Of grand larceny. stevens
i. in jail in Newark. Hc will be
brought back TO Virginia by L. w.
Dcbman. -
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-30
Trial Ia Postponcd.

the case OF Robert Booth. coIorcd
accused OF the murder OF Charles WI
l,ams. was set for trial yesterday in
The liuatinSa Court, but il went over
unit! juno "a.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-30
I NI0lE QUESTIONS
ANSWERED ny BOARD

\ question: Nultu has caused MEM
ho-s cf the local registration boards
and other registration officials no little
concern has been propoundcd by SOW
-ral Richmond citizens. The question
follows:
q i've in Richmond, but Will be
forced to he absent on juno 3 What
must | do properly To rcsister?"
The answer:
OBTAIN . registration card from the
hlty Clerk. Pin it In win tho proper
answers and have the city clerk Ger
tits IL Then. incloyinc self
addressed. stamped envelope for the
return Of Your registration certificate
mail il Ia TIL" registrar OF your home
precinct, in tho care Of Mayor Ainslic
Your reg istrar will return your regis
'rStion certificate. or receipt. TO YOUR
npmc address.
Tho authorities arc discouracinc all
m"u between the ages OF twcnty-ouc
and ,hirty-ouc years from abScntinc
themselves from tho city on Rccistra-
fton LAY. It is confidently expected
however. mat many mon VIII he called
ont al town for reasons beyond their
control and VIII ne forced To be away
nn .Iuu" 1t is for this class az it,
iHons that provision is made to mail his
.crd 10 his rcciStrar 50 that u will be
received BY INC latter or ur before Reg
iEtratiou lpay