Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-06-06

/ rrcpounded to them made n distinct
impression on the registrars 1t was
noticeable. too. that few negroes
claimed exemptions. This WAS also
true in other sections of the state
Rirhmond's total OF 1915 WAS
slightly below the estimate made by
the United states Census Bureau, but
was above that predicted by men who
have been in politics for many years.
The total number OF men in = range
OF ten years WAS far in excess OF the
largest total vote east here in amy
election in recent years.
From other sections of the state re-
ports were received OF large enroll
; mcnt Many OF tho small cities far
exceeded the estimate named by the
census authorities. Petersburg. Dan
Vile. Bristol. Charlottesville and Suf-
folk were above the mark Figures
from counties were too incomplete to
base any comparison.
CITY DOES PATRIOTIC DUTY
IN FULLEST MEASURE
In fullest measure the city did its
patriotic duty. Many places OF bust
ness closed 10 permit employees to
register while no employer put any
stumbling block in the way OF 4 regis
trant. School children were given n
holiday. and were instructed to see that
their friends registered.
Besides meals at the polls for regis
trars. women took other active part i'm
the registration. Copies of President
Wilson'S war message were distributed
at every registration booth by patriotic
women. Antisuftracis,s distributed
leaflets to each of the resstrants
thanking him for the performance OF
his duty
Foreign born residents Of Richmond
were ready all day ~ come TO the as
sistancc of registrars when man WAS
found who couldn't understand tho
questions pat 20 him. Frequent calls
were made for Italian. Russian. Syrian
and Armenian interpreters. and the re-
Spouse was prompt
Four local atturncys-Hill Mont.i-
quo. George Bryan. Wyndham r.. Mere
dith and James e. Cannon--hcld them
selves liz readiness all day to answer
legal questions in regard to rcSistra-
ton. Many prospective reGistrants
sought advice from them and were
stccrcd over tho difficult points.
STATE RETURNS Will.
BE: QUICKLY COMPLIED
OF the State registration details. was
much gratiticd last night at the man.
ner i'll which the enrolment was done
throughout tho state. No reports
were made I" him on tho number reg
istcring. as all precinct chiefs wc'c
instructed to mako no incomplete re-
ports. their standardization going to
tho county sheriff. who will forward
the county figures complete 10 the Adj
jutant- Gcneral
The fact that there was no attemp.
TO hinder or obstruct registration was
gratifying There WAS only one ar
rest made in the state, outside of one
in Richmond. J. l.. Lite. of cocburn.
was arrested, according to a report
reaching Governor Henry {. Stuart for
curslnE the President. the adminstra-
ti"n and the nag. Tho arrest OF Israel
tierSon in Richmond is not considered
important.
State figures will probably be given
out for publication on Friday The
report Will he made when the figures
arc complete. by Governor Stuart. who
Viii telegraph il 10 the War Depart
ment
Virginia is expected by the War De.
par'ment !" register 2ll."0U men. bat
may exceed that number. The csti-
mate however. VIII be close