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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-01
VIRGINIA PONCE CHIEFS
TO BE ENTERTAINED IN y. Y.

Newport News, Va. July al
Plans for the annual convention of
Virginia Police Chiefs to be held
here August II and Is. are nearing
completion, according TO Chief OF
Police r, A Mitchell. He conferred
with Chief Kizar. of Norfolk. presi-
dent Of the association. Saturday,
Official notice OF the convention has
been sent out by Chief Hamilton, of
Roanoke.
Among the speakers at the conven-
tion will he Mai Sylvester. former po-
lice chief of Washington. now head
OF the Dupont secret service: Douglas
Gordon. editor OF the Norfolk Ledger
Dispatch. and Rev. J. Sidney Peters,
state prohibition commissioner.
The business sessions OF the con-
vention will take place in the Hotel
Warwick. The first meeting will be
the morning OF August IA.
The delegates will be the guests of
the Newport News lodge OF Elks, the
association They will have free pas
sage over the lines of the Newport
News and Hampton Railway. Gas
and Electric company.
The women relatives OF the dele
gates will be entertained. Chief
Mitchell said yesterday that this part
OF the program is not complete.
Features already arranged are an
automobile ride to the Langley avia
ton station or Yorktown. a dinner at
Buckroe Beach and a luncheon in
this CITY
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-01
LITTLE GIRL LOSES ARM
WHEN ACCIDENTALLY SHOT

Winchester, Va. July 31.-As
the result of distressing acct
dent on Friday night near Hedges
vile. W. Va. little Elizabeth Besaw,
aged eleven. will be a cripple for life.
II being necessary to remove her
right arm at the Kings Daughters
hospital, in Martinsburg. where she
was brought by DR.. D. p. Fry. of
Hedgesville, soon after the affair.
The arm was SO badly mangled by
the discharge of shotgun that II
had TO be smputated about two inch
es below the shoulder. The opera
ton was performed by DIR. E. c.
Stuart. OF Winchester.
Naturally there were numerous ru-
mors in that section of Berkeley
county. one that the child had been
shot by man. but 1t was stated that
the wound was due to@an accident.
II is stated that the little girls
grandmother. Mrs. Samuel Franklin,
with whom she made her home. had
a loaded shotgun lying across her
Zap and accidentally discharged IT.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-01
Radford Normal Notes.

Especial to The Richmond Firgnian)
Radford, Va. July 3l.-The girls
home demonstration work, including
preserving. bread making,
household arts, and other Industries,
is being conducted this week at the
Normal school under the direction of
Miss Edna, Cox. home department
agent of this section Two weeks ago
a similar home department demonstra-
ton for the benefit of the housewives
and homekeepers was conducted by
Miss Edna Cox and other demonstra-
ton workers OF Virginia
About five hundred books viii be
added 10 the library of the Normal
school before the opening of the SEES
sion in September. This selection of
books will include professional texts,
late scientific works and masterpieces
of literature.
Plans are being worked out for a
larger interest in volunteer Bible
study for the coming year. A large
number OF young women took the
volunteer Bible study course. and
Sunday school teacher training course
last session. The Normal school at
Radford is recognized as the pioneer
in the state of Virginia. and one of
the pioneers in the nation in this vol
unteer Bible study plan.
DR.. ]. p. Mcconnell is on the pro-
gram to deliver an address at the
twentieth annual session of the Pied
mont assembly In Louisa county. Va,
August 5. This assembly is largely
attended by the religious and social
workers Of the Piedmont section of
Virginia.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-01
EMBARGO ON FATS
HAVING ITS EFFECT
Germany Hard Hit by Americas Cut
ting OF of Her Source of
supply.

Washington, July 3l.-Advertise-
ments In German newspaper Just re-
ceived show that the United States
EN- bargo against fats reaching Ger
many through the neutrsls has already
had It's effect. The following adver-
tisements illustrate the difficulties OF
getting fats
For sale. cash on delivery, fat for
frying. Il marks ts4.05) per pound"
Goose fat. % IL marks ts5.3e}
per pound"
Duck fat, ia pound for ATS marks
tS1.l3)."
Sailed goose legs are "a cents each.
larded goose breast. s2.08 per pound.
Fowls for soup are $i.0l per pound
and up.
Laying hens are $500 each. good
geese. live, range from sl1.s1 to
- SOC per goose. Rabbits bring high
Prices. A buck. doe and three
young rabbits were offered for $S.43.
Horses for food are in great demand
and horse flesh delicaeies bring from
50 to IS cents per pound.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-01
STATE WEDDINGS



Danville, Va. July 81 An inter-
@sting romance has Just been revealed
hers by Mr.. and Mrs. j. 7. Gwynn,
OF Yanceyville. Caswen county. n. G,
who have sent out cards announcing
the marriage last May OF their son.
lieutenant Laurence Gwynn. to Mile.
Marguerite Stephanie DeLager, at
Newport, r. /. The bride, who ia the
daughter OF French nobleman, was
born In Paris.
When the war began she became a
Red Cross nurse and for nearly two
years served in one of the base hos
pitfalls in France. She became Ill and
came to America to recuperate. While
visiting at Newport she met the North
Carolinian. When the United States
entered the war against Germany the
couple were quietly married at Rhode
island. Lieutenant Gwynn Ia attach
ed to torpedo boat destroyer.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-01
THREE BLOwOCTS AT ONCE
INJURE SIX PEOPLE.

Winchester, Va, July 51.-An I'M
usual automobile accident &C.
Cured near Albin on the Pughtown
pike late Monday afternoon. when
three tires of a machine blew out
simultaneously while the car was GO
Ing at a rapid rate of speed and up
set on the roadside, spilling the oc-
cupants
The car was being driven by Miss
Mary Miller and seated in the car
were her parents, MIR. and Mrs
Robert y. Miller, OF Albin. Miss AL
lemong, Of Winchester. and three
small children of Mr.. and Mrs. Mil
Ter,
The tires blew out while the car
was going twenty miles an hour and
caused it to turn turtle.
When neighbors reached the spot
they found that Mrs. Miller had sus-
tanned broken arm and the other
members of the party were cut and
bruised, The body of the car was
wreC ked.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-01

ed off Armstrong; Point. in Hamna
ton creek. shortly after $50 O'CLOCK
Sunday afternoon. The bodies wera
soon recovered by several men wbn
brought them up with grapplinr
irons.
According to the story told BY eve.
witnesses, Montague Johnson threw
the younger boy into the water from
the wharf, and when several of the
companions OF Anthony went to his
rescue. the older boy plunged into
the water also and chased the other
little fellows away. Finally both Of
the johnson boys disappeared and
drowned before assistance could
reach them.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-01
TO FIGHT FILLING UP
OF NATURAL DRAIN

II J. b. Swartwout and ]. G. An
derson, owing property at Hooper and
Griffin streets. North Side attempt
to fill In a depression on that prop
erty, declared by the city engineer
to be a natural water course, the city
Will take legal action TO stop the work.
The administrative board yesterday
notified the two gentlemen that their
offer to dedicate right OF way
through the property for a twenty
four-inch drain pipe would net be &C
cepted, and they were warned not to
attempt to fill in the water course.
The city attorney was directed to pre-
pare himself for emergencies, Pho
tographs OF the water course at va
rious stages OF its progress will be
taken, and efforts will be made on
the part OF the city to prove that 1t
would be greatly TO the disadvantage
of sanitary conditions to fill in the
course at this particular point.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-01
pattcry "E" Mustered In.

Danville. Va. July 3l.-Battery
II" was formally mustered into
federal service by Major. James Par
sons Monday evening at o'clock
in Exchange warehouse before large
number of interested civilians and
other soldiers who braved the hottest
part of the hottest day to witness the
ceremony. The ceremony was SIM pie
enough 1t consisted merely OF call
Ing the roll. The oath had been pre-
vously given when the men signed
the enlistment papers. Four men
were absent from the muster, three
being accounted for and one not ac-
counted for. There were in all 1T6
men mustered into service, twenty
nine of the battery having been given
honorable discharges because they
failed to reach the minimum physi-
cal standard.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-01
STATE OBITUARY.
Thomas G. Morris.


Charlottesville. Va. July 31.-Thom-
as Clarke Morris, Confederate vet
eran, passed away at sunset Saturday
Mr.. Morris was born in Fluvanna
county. Va. October 2, 1895. In No
vember. 1857. he married Miss Rena
c. Payne, of Linden HILL" Fluvanna
who survives him. as do the following
brothers and sisters: Mr.. George w
Morris of Knoxville. Tenn: Mr. John
II. Morris, of Charlottesville; Mr.. A
r, Morris. OF Stokeland, n. c.; Miss
Louise r. Morris, OF Richmond and
Miss Callie A. Morris. of Towards
vile. Va.
He is survived bytwo children. Mrs
Florence NJ. Hull, of Charlottesville.
and Mr.. Russell G. Morris, OF Wash
in gton, D. c.. and the following grand
children: Mr.. Alexander Pope Hull,
of Wilmin gton, Del; Mr.. Thomas Nor
ris Hull, Miss Lila Pope Hull. and Mr.
Robert Valentine Hull. all of Char
lottesville.
During the Civil war MFR. Morris
served as a gallant officer In Company
&C." Fourteenth Virginia infantry
c. s. A. and soon became noted for
his bravery. He took part in nearly
all the important battles of the war.
including that of Pickett's charge at
Gettysburg, where he was captured
with Captain Henry Clay Niche and
Captain Bragg and sent to Johnson 9
Island, where lie served twenty~one
months as a prisoner.
The funeral services were held at
his late residence on upper Park
street. the Rev J. X. Jollif, d. d. of
the First Methodist church, officiating.
The interment was at Maplewood
Gem etery, where the procession was
met by delegation from John Bowie
camp of Confederate Veterans. At
ter the body. clothed in it's uniform
of gray, had been consigned to its
last resting place, and the grave COW
cred with flowers, Major c. NJ. Bolton,
in behalf OF the camp, stepped for
ward and affectionately spread the
colors of the late Confederacy. as their
last fond remem brance to their old
Comrade in arms
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-01
Administrators Econom,sc.

The administrative board will stand
for no high priced diplomas for either
internes or nurses. A requisition from
Virginia hospital for s4s.55 for six
teen diplomas for internes was yes
terday turned down by the board and
the disapproyal OF that body was In
delihly stamped upon the paper. We
VIII not tolerate such prices for diplo-
mas for internes or nurses said the
board, In its letter to the superinten-
dent of the hospital, In returning the
document.
Another requisition for twenty
pounds OF rice at ten cents a pound
was rejected. The superintendent of
the hospital was directed TO purchase
rice from the city contractor at six
cents pound, under the prevailing
agreement.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-01
DISCOVERY THAT
REV0L UT|0N|zES
HOME MEDICATION
mel OF Its Nauscating and Danger
Gus Qualities-Ncw Tablets Now
On Sale Here Under the Name
"Calotabs."

Calorlel. the most popular and by
FAR the most useful of all home medi
ctnes, has at last been purified of its
Objectionable qualities, The new
calomel tablets bearing the name
"Ca1otahs" are now available at To-
cal drug stores and according to drug
gists Will rapidly take the place OF the
old-style calomel tablets. For bilious
ness, constipation and indigestion and
for all other conditions where calomel
Is essential the new Calotabs is con-
sidered a practically perfect remedy.
One tablet on the tongue at bed
time, a swallow OF water--no taste.
no gripping. no nausea. no danger
Next morning you are feeling fine.
your liver is clean. your appetite
splendid. Eat what you please.
Calotabs are sold only in original,
sealed packages. twenty doses for
thirtyfive cents. All druggists are
authorized to refund the price as
guarantee that you will be perfectly
delighted with Calota bs--Adv.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-01
TWENTY-FIVE GIRLS ADOPT
A FRENCH WAR ORPHAN

The French class Of the Bainbridge
Junior High school has adopted a
French war orphan. Honorine Duran
do. aged six. of Nice. TWENTY-FIVE
girls of the class will not only send
the money necessary to care for little
Honorine, but will send her clothes
and other necessities, The adoption
Mas made through the national as.
ISOLATION for the relief of the father
less children OF France
A letter Of gratitude has been re-.
ceived from Nine. Marie Durando, the
little girls mother. accompanied by a
OF her self and her two
little girlA
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-01
Cuddx Verdict Sustained

Judge Scott. in city circuit court
yesterday refused to set aside the
verdict in the case of G. r. Cuddy's
administrator against Murphy's hotel
Cuddy died some months ago rs the
result Of injuries sustained In an ele-
vator accident at Murphy's hotel
His administrator. r. Fl. Crabtree. en-
tered suit for $4,000, and jury
awarded him verdict for that
amount, To this verdict the defense
demurred. and this demurrer was
overruled by Judge Scott. who entered
Judgment in the case. which viii now
1t was said last night, be taken to the
supreme court.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-01
INTANTILE PARALYSIS
INVESTIGATED BY EXPERTS

Harrisonburg, Va. July 31.-The
health authorities of this city were
commended yesterday for their meth
DDS OF handling the infantile paralysis
situation here when conditions were
examined by Representatives of the
state health department, and the
United States health department. 1t
was learned that at present Harrison
burg has one well defined case Of the
disease, while two others are thought
to be affected.
One child died yesterday morning
in Elkton. bringing the number Of
deaths from the epidemic to seven
up to date. There have been seven
teen cases in Rockingham county.
DR.. Brumfield., Of Richmond rep
resented the state department, while
the federal authorities were repre-
scented by DR., Wayson, of Washing
ton.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-01
In Frvusa, f,ase HOSPITAL

Fredericksburg. Va, July 31.-Or
James f. Rawlings. son OF Mrs. Flor
ence V. Rawlings, of this city, who
was com missioned and sent abroad
is now at a base hospital in England
where he has 1874 sick and wounded
soldiers under his care. This base
hospital has a staff OF from eighteen
TO twenty doctors, There are 2,5oC
beds, and 2,200 OF them are being
used
There are three doctors from the
United States at this hospital. One is
DR.. Page. of Virginia, a nephew o!
Thomas Nelson Page. United States
ambassador 10 Italy.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-01
Prominent Dentist Injured.

stanton. Va, July 3f.-Dr. w. A.
Jones. prominent dentist OF Way
nesboro. was seriously injured late
Saturday evening, when he was
struck by an automobile driven by
Mr.. Brunk of that city. DR.. Jones
was Knocked unconscious by the fall.
and up to a late hour last night, had
not regained consciousness. His con-
dtion is considered critical.
Or. Jones has for the last thirty five
or forty years. been one OF the most
prominent doctors and highly esteem
ed citizens of the neighboring city.
He is seventy-six years of age.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-01
Bought Spirits Before Mapp Act.

Norfolk. Va. July 31.--J. NJ Hay
den, proprietor of the City Hall gar
age. City Hall avenue and Boush
street. was found not guilty of a
charge Of violating the state prohibit
tion laws by a jury in the circuit
court OF Norfolk county yesterday.
During a raid on several places at
Willoughby Beach in April last, Dep
uty Sheriff Darden entered Mr.. Hay
den's houseboat. on which he makes
his home. and found a quantity OF
beer. whiskey and wine. Mr.. Hayden
yesterday testified that the houseboat
invaded by the officer was his home
and that the ardent spirits found there
were placed on the houseboat before
the Mapp act went into effect.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-01
RAY N. WALL, AUTHOR,
FEATURES IN MUNSEY'S

Ray ~ Wall, of Richmond is the
author of Americans Both" an in
teresting Southern war story In the
August issue of Munsey's magazine.
The scene is laid in Richmond, which
adds to Its charm
Mr.. Wall is the author of THE
Usurper." which appeared in the Sat
urday Evening Post, June 20; The
Idler" appeared in Munseys. and The
Angel and The Yegg's Ambition" in
Golfers.
Mr.. Wall In connected with a pillow
concern and writes
only In his leisure hours.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-01
Women Do Mems Work.

South Bend, Ind. July S1.-Women
are replacing men laborers on the
New York Central railroad The first
force to be worked out of South Bend
began work this morning They were
paid s2.25 per day for such work as
any man section gang would do The
local force consists OF six Polish wo-
men, all OF whom have been working
on farms west of South Bend.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-01

Judgment Tor The Defendant In The
case OF L. F. Gaines administrator
against Anna NJ. Blankenship, action
In detinue. for the recovery OF a dia-
mond ring valued at 1850. was entered
yesterday in city circuit court by
Judge Scott. The ring had ben pre-
scented the defendant by the deceased,
whose administrator afterward sought
to recover as part OF the estate A
demurrer was overrufed
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-01
CoIor~d Auto,.t. Drowned

Fredericksburg. Va. July 31--James
II, webb took the members of his
family for a ride yesterday and lost
control OF the machine while crossing
bridge. The members of the par
ty were hurled into twelve feet of
water 'and webb, a woman and a
gill were drowned, boy got ashore
and Webb's wife was rescued. The
bodies have been recovered
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-01
Fined for Epeet1iur

f. Guy kefaDver was yesterday
fine s2s by Justice Crutchfieid for ex-
ceeding the speed limit In his automo-
bile. Automobile Officer Holt arrested
him the evening before, after an ex-
citing chase. and testified that he was
going far beyond the legal speed.
l.. a. Heath and George Mosby
were also fined SIS each for exceed
ing the speed limit
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-01
observation-disclosures

Norfolk Va. July 3l.--The Provt-
dence Methodist church at Oceana
was the scene of a pretty wedding
THURSDAY afternoon az o'clock,
when Miss Rosa Lee woodhouse.
daughter OF =. S. Woodhouse. be-
came the bride of Harry Branham
Davis. of Herberts The ceremony
was performed by Rev. ". F. Hayes
the pastor.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-01

San Antonio, July 31.-Two thou
sand homing pigeons for Pershing's
army IN France are being collected
mere They Will be given brief train
Ing on the French army system and
sent abroad to carry messages through
the war lines for the American troops.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-01
College President RESIGNS

DR.. Henry Graham Tucker has re-
signed the presidency of Hampden-
sidney college to return to the pulpit
re Is an alumnus of Hampden-S Sid
ney and has served that institution
natlVe or Winchester and was former
faithfully for nine wears. He is a
ly pastor OF the Presbyterian church
at Farmville.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-01
News Of All Virginia, from the Mountains to the Sea

spent in Newport News and environs
by the United States government, in
the opinion of citizens here in touch
with government activities. One man
who was in Washington recently
placed the estimate at that figure.
arrangements for taking over 1000
acres of land in and near the city
already have been made and 1t is
reliably reported that still more land
is wanted.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-01
To Sell Thrift Commons.

New York. July 31.-'Thrift
coupons ranging from SIS up, are to
be part of the next liberty loan.
according to plans being considered
by the treasury department. They
are for the poor man who can oc.
casionally spare IS which he would
like to invest to help win the war.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-01
Couldn't Locate His Hcart

Belair, Ohio. July 31-Because the
recruiting officers could not discover
where his heart was. Harry Lewis
was rejected today After running,
Jumping, boxing and wrestling to in
crease the heart action officers fail
ed 20 locate his heart. Lewis did not
feel tired after the tests.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-01
Observation-Disclosures.

Norfolk. Va. July sI.--Miss Elose
Anothony Bright. of Norfolk, was
quietly married yesterday afternoon
to Thomas Howard Buchanan. OF
Chattanooga. Tenn. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. Father T. T..
Waters in the rectory of Sacred Heart
Catholic church. before only the i'm
mediate family Of the bride.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-01
MR.-AND MRS DUDLEY
HURT IN COLLISION

Hampton, Va. July 3l.--Mrs G. S.
Dudley. of Newport News who was
painfully injured in collision be-
between an automobile and trolley
car near the Whittier school Sunday
afternoon. was reported at the Dixie
hospital last night as improving. She
will likely be ale to leave the hospital
today.
Mrs Dudley, accompanied by her
husband, who was at the wheel. was
returning to Newport News from Old
Point Sunday afternoon in Ford
machine When nearing the curve In
the road at the Whittier school. Mr..
Dudley attempted to pass another
car In doing so he drove his ma
chine in front of one of. the big
trolley cars. Motorman Butler put
on the breaks and the two cars came
together with a crash. Mr., and Mrs.
Dudley were both hurt. while the auto
was almost demolished.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-01
Caurp--..--[seaChy.

Roanoke. Va. July 3l.-Mr. and
Mrs n c. Beachy announce the mar
rage of their daughter Ruth, to
Koiner Camp. on Monday morning,
July so. in Washington, p. G. Mr..
Camp is the son Of Mr.. and Mrs A.
]. Camp. Mrs 9. a Tretter accom-
panied Miss Beachy TO Washington.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-01
Disorderly House,

Stamateis Athanasis was fined s2b
IN police court yesterday on the charge
OF conducting a disorderly house at
Ifl2 East Main street. It was shown
that number OF foreigners were en-
gagged in gam eof chance with soft
drinks as the prize
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-01

Marriage licenses were issued In
musings court yesterday TO the fol-
lowing couples:
Charles p. Bigger and Helen v.
Smythe, both OF Richmond
william j. Fox and Annie E. Brauer.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-01

Lynchburg, Va. July 3l-Charles
Rudolph Floyd and Miss Ora Anna
Magan. daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. g.
d. Mangan. of Buena Vista were
united in marriage Sunday afternoon
at / O'Clock in the presence of a few
relatives at the parsonage % the First
Baptist church. DR.. W. W. Hamilton
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-01
COLORED BOYS DROWN
IN HAMPTON CREEK

Hampton. Va. July 31.-Montague I
Johnson, twenty years old and his /
cousin. Anthony Johnson. twelve /
years old, both colored. were drown
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-01

Charlottesville. Va. July si-Mr.
and Mrs. Aren A. White. North High
street. announce the marriage OF
their daughter, Pauline Moore, TO
Vert O. Wise. The wedding took
piarA Friday IN Washington.