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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-25
Rirbntun1 GinrS -DiSp1trb
Ordinance Aimed
at Labor Bureaus
adams WouldPutTax ofS5 900
Per Year on Those Export
ing Workmcn From City.

II an ordinance prepared by William
H. Adams. president OF the Board OF
Aldermen. becomes law, there will
he severe check put upon the eN-
portation Of labor from this city, about
which there has recently been a great
amount of complaint Mr. Adams's
measure is designed 10 require all
labor agencies in the city which secure
men for work outside the city to nav
"A license tax OF $4,000. AS this would
DC prohibitivc, il would have the CT
feet Of putting such agencies out Of
business.
To have the ordinance passcd as
carly AS possible. Mr.. Adams Yesterday
instructed City Clerk Ben T. August
to issue = call for a special meeting
OF the Board OF Aldermen to be held
at 100 o'clock tomorrow night
IT is thought that an effort will he
made to put the ordinance on it's pas
sage under suspension Of the rules
instead OF referring it to committee
for recommendation. Should i, he
adopted il can be reported to the Com
mon Council on Monday night, a special
session on that date having been or
dered by President Z. Lee Peters.
This ordinance, il is believed will
have the full Endorsement of tho aGri-
culture committee OF the Chamber Of
Commerce, which is fully aware of the
marked scarcity OF labor
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-25
WILL REOPEN HOME FOR
CONFEDERATE WOMEN
Interesting EAcrcise~ 10 Bc Held M
Institution on Friday NiEht-Con-
fcdcrntc Societies Invited.

The restored Confederate women's
Home. at ; East Grace street, Will he
formally opened on Friday night at s
o'c'ock. when all Confederate orEani-
cations in the city will bc invited to
participate. Members of Il T.. Lee
Camp, No. l. Confederate Veterans
Will he asked 10 wear Confederate
uniforms
The home was dana Sed by IRE about
three months ago. and has since been
in the hands of workmen. while the in
mates were cared for In the former
home of the Womans College The in
stitution has now boon fully restored
and reprinted and papcrcd throughout
and presents most attractive appear
ancc.
Three rooms arc TO he dedicated
one to General Robert L. Lee. one to
John j. Branch, hcnefactor of the
institution. and hospital room Or
lnhrnlarH TO the special memory Of
CAPTAIN sally Tompkns.
Among those who will take part in
the exercises on Friday night will be
Mrs. y. j. Montague, chairman Of the
board; Miss Mary GUSTS Lee. Colonel
John L. Saunders. of Middicsex: Colonel
Robert f.. Lee. Of Rarcnscroft: Cover
nor Henry Z. stuart and others.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-25
MALE CHORAL SOCIETY
PLANS GREAT CONCERT
Will Render "The Lord Of the Duuder-
berg" at Jenerson Auditorium
Mny Il,

There will be a special rehearsal Of
the Male Choral Society this evening
at Sis o'clock In the music rooms OF
81. Fauis Episcopal Church. Director
r. FlaHington Harkcr requests that
there he full attendance at this re-
hcarsal
The next complimentary concert Of
the Society will bc held in the Jcfer-
son Hotel Auditorium on the evening
OF Monday. May IA. The assisting ar
lists on this occasion will he Miss
Juliet Anderson. soprano. and Miss
Doris Baker. violinist. The active
membership Of the society now num-
bers about sixty of the male singers
of the city, and the program for the
next concert is decidedly interesting
ono. The first number on the pro-
gram. and by far the most ambitious
work the society has yet undertaken,
is cantata by Brewer. entitled. THE
Lord OF the pundcrberE." This is an
exceedingly dramatic piece. and shows
the hard work of the men and the care
ful training OF Mr.. IIarker as pcrhap
no previous number has done.
The concerts OF the Male Choral So
cicty are entirely complimentary. and
admission is by invitation only.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-25
WILL REPEAT PERFORMANCE
success Of Shriners' Entertainment
creates Demand for Another
Presentation TO-Sight

Those VINO were not so fortunate as
/" see the "JoIlies of 1911" the min
frel show staged by the local Shriners
on Monda! and Tuesday nights AT the
ACADEMY, have just one more oppor-
tunitN, and that will he tonight
Inc popularity or the show IS un.
rf"cec"ht"d. and when early yester-
day afternoon the house was sold out
Tor the second performance. II was de-
cided To allow the 'Jollies" 10 remain
on tho boards for another night.
The proceeds from to-nights per
iormancc VIII he divided with the
ways and means committee of the Wo-
mans National League for Service. an
organization which is actively prepar-
IiE Tor relief work in connection with
me impending war. Mrs j. St George
hiN"n j. chairman OF this committee
Members OF Acca Patrol and band
nave been requested by CAPTAIN Rose
!" he I tn" Masonic Temple in uniform
~ O'Clock TINS afternoon "A, which
time The parade prior to the evening
PERFORMANCE" VIII start The parade
WI! cover practically tho same route
rs on Monday. oNcep, that i, will go
no further cast than Ninth street.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-25
WANTS CITY TO PAY
Chauffeur Mctcalf Petitions for Relief
From Judgment Obtained
Against Him.

In Response to request. Mayor
-Ainslio last night expressed An opln-
ION TO tn. Committee on Claims that he
thought II incumbent upon the City
Council to determine the policy with
regard to the payment OF judgments
against city employees, which were
The result Of damage suits caused
willie performing duties for the city
w. II. Metcalf. a Police Department
chauffeur. has pctitioncd tho Council
to pay tho judgment obtained against
him by the Vaughan Robertson Drug
Company, as result OF damage to an
automobile truck, which is for Sl2G
The committee referred the claim to
tho Mayor as head of the Police De-
partmcnt. 1t did not pass on tho mat
ter last night, but sent II on to tho
City Attorney for an opinion rs to the
city'S liability.
The claim of Y. \. Roschcr for re-
fund on alleged excessive gas hills
WAS tabled, AS was that of NJ. T. Cot
trcll, who claims damage result;
OF the grading of tho boulevard Mr..
Cottrcll appealed to tho Council when
tho Administrative Board declined 10
allow him damages.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-25
WILL OUTLINE PLAN
For y. NJ. C.. A. ARMY uou..

me hrst gun in the Young Mem.
christian Association campaign in be-
nAt OF the soldier camp fund will he
hren IN Richmond tomorrow with the
arrival OF DR.. John r. Mott. Or. Mott
VIII outline plans for the campaign
and explain how Virginia may best do
her part, at luncheon that Is to be
given In his honor at the Westmore-
land Club at ! o'clock.
The luncheon will be presided over
by Governor Henry c. Stuart. and many
notables have been invited TO he pres
cnt: Among these are the Governors
OF North and South Carolina.
Active work IN behalf Of the fund
VIII be begun in Richmond on next
tuesday, and will continue for four
days. under the supervision of The
state Executive Committee Virginia
Young Mems Christian Association.
The annual dinner Of III. committee
VIII be held AT Murphy's Hotel at $40
o'clock tomorrow night when the
work of the past fiscal year will be
reviewed.
AS forerunner Of the campaign,
Mrs. ". w. Sale has called meeting
or many prominent women for 4
o'clock Friday afternoon. when the
character OF the associations work at
Camp Stuart and Brownsville will he
detailed. and plans for the future Of
this line OF endeavor outlined This
gathering Will be held at the Cniver-
sity Club. and will be addressed by
T)r. Charles w. H. cha irman Of the
state Executive Committee and field
secretaries
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-25
CADETS TO FACE INSPECTION
Colonel Hodges VIII Review High
School Corps To-Morrow Afternoon
nj William Rxrd Park.

Colonel Harry Hodges. commandant
OF the Virginia Military Institute. will
conduct the annual spring inspection
OF the John Marshall High School
Cadet Corps tomorrow afternoon at
40 o'clock at William Byrd Park. In
addition TO the formal inspection and
review, separate company drills will
be held each OF the four compa MES
being assigned specific maneuvers.
The cadets have been drilling hard
this week in anticipation of the in
spection by Colonel Hodges, which is
heing held more than a month earlier
than had been expected. A battalion
drill will be held this afternoon, at
which Colonel Hodges will be present.
Cadets will be excused from all
classes tomorrow afternoon. Captain
e. -. Ayers. commandant Of cadets.
has ordered the battalion to assemble
al the Richmond Grays Armory at 80
o'clock.
The local school battalion is under
the supervision OF the military in
structors of the Virginia Military In
stitute, and its commandments have all
been graduates Of that institution.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-25
100000 FOR STREETS
Finance Committee at Executive Ses-
sion Votes 10 Supplement- Re
cent budget AUTHORIZATION.

IT was learned last night that the
Council Committee on Finance has
recommended for adoption a resolution
TO appropriate $4,000 for the improve
mcnt OF streets. The paper mentions
no specific points where improvements
are 10 be made. il the Council sees Fl
to allow the appropriation.
Strong pleas have recently been
made for an appropria ton OF $4,000
for the Improvement OF Semmes
Avenue. and another Of $4,000 for the
paving Of streets about"the local plant
OF the American Locomotive Company.
II is understood that the Finance
Committees recommendation was by
no means unanimous. and some doubt
has been expressed as TO whether the
Council will authorize the appropria-
tion on account of the insistcnt cries
from different sources for economy in
the city governments
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-25
THREE-YEAR- OLD CHILD
KILLED BY AUTOMOBILE
While Playing in Street Near
His Home.
PASSES AWAY At HOSPITAL
Driver Of Delivery Truck Is Arrested
ION Charge OF Involuntary Man
slaughter - Coroner Whitfield Is
Investigating.

While playing IN front OF his home.
Stanley, tho thrcc-ycar-old son Of Mr..
and Mrs. Robert l.. Ford. Of @iS South
Harrison Street. was fatally injured
yesterday afternoon when he fell in
front OF Iisht delivery truck The
child dying four hours later nj stuart
Circle HOSPITAL. where An operation
was performed in an effort 10 save his
life
Details Of the accident were n,caEcr.
as no cvcwitneSscs saw il. According
TO George Flournoy. colorcd. eighteen
years old, driver for NcisherCer x Co.
tho child ran in front Of his machine,
which ne waa driving south on Ilarri-
son Street He had no chance 10 ston
the automobile. which Knocked the boy
down nd passed over his body. Flour
nov was arrested and hailcd pending
the action OF the coroner.
The injured child was given cmer
sency treatment by Dr. Clark. Of the
city ambulance. who rushed him TO tho
hospital where pr William j. West
skull was fractured. and he received
other injuries. never reEaininS con-
sciousness.
Patrolmar l. G-or made tho arrest,
Tie took Ficurnoy To tho Second Police
Station. where he WAS charged with
involuntary manslauchter lie WAS
hsiled i'm the sum Of $1,000 for appear
ence on Saturday morning In Police
Court. 7 w. Erody was the bonds
man.
Dr. ! NJ Whitfield city coroner. was
notified Of the child's death and
viewed the body at tho hospital. lie
authorized its preparation for burial
and viii imranncl jury this morning
10 investigate the circumstances.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-25
PHYSICAL DEMONSTRATION
PUPILS OF Dinford Junior High school
VIII Show what The!
Can DO.

The Parent Teacher Association OF
Richmond City Normal School. at Main
and I.ombardy Streets, is TO have
demonstration this afternoon at Z
o'clock.
cal culture in Einford Junior High
School VIII show parents and her fell
low instructors what her pupils can do.
After speaking on The Place OF
Athletics, Games and Dancing in Ply
Eica! Education" Miss Round Will in
troduce Highland nins, danced by
Louise Shepherd. Virginia Foster and
Virginia Woodall. dodge ball, an In
dian club relay race. and a dance
Oats, Peas. Reshs nd Barley Crow
PLAYED by Norma Baur. Helen Davis.
neulah Bentley, Mabel Davis. Rosalie
HarErove, Ruth Miles Hctiy Nance
Louise Roberts. Lois Hillsman sue
Rose Atkins. Katherine Vaughan and
-Adair Smith.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-25
Thornton Catches
Spring GardenFcu
Postmaster Of Richmond viii
Cultivate Back Yard Plot IN
der Federal Supervision.

The spring fever. which is described
this year an abnormal inclination
To Grab hoe and launch a vicious
has as its latest victim Postmaster
Hay r. Thornton. who announced yes
terday tina, he will immediately put
into operation some private ideas on
intensive gardening.
Il have answered tho call for food
producers" said Mr.. Thornton. THAT
back Nard OF mine is going to he tho
seen" OF some lively action. Its only
six by nine affair. but have some
ideas or my own TO get the most out Of
small space. I am going to raise
twelve distinct varieties of vegetables.
besides watcrmclons and cantaloupes in
season.
In addition TO answering the call for
gardeners. Mr.. Thornton has Just COM
rleted the role Of chief seed distribu-
tor in this section OF Virginia. Hum
dreds of packages OF select govern
ment seed, sent to, loyal constituents
who never called for them 10y Con-
grcssmen who never use them. have
been given by MIR. Thornton to aspir-
inc aGricultursts. Tho supply was
soon exhausted
Secretary OF the Treasury William
&. McAdoo has mailed out TO officials
and employees OF the Treasury De-
partmcnt circular letter. appealing
10 them 10 use all vacant lots under
their control for tho production Of
foodstuHs. Tho letter concludes:
with our own country at war tho
calls upon tho usual tillcrs of tho soil
which have been great I'm tho past. will
lie enormous III the future and IT is
most desirable that every possible step
be taken TO relieve. even in tho slight
est degree. tho tremendous pressure
upon tho worlds markets at this time
Every foot OF new ground placed under
relieves. to the extent of
its yield. tho demand upou the usual
sources of supply. I am taking occa-
sion to urge YOU very earnestly to
cultivate garden on every spare spot
or land around YOUR homes. In this
way YOU can render valuable and cf-
fective assistance. 1t will he service
OF patriotism
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-25
MAJOR ROBERTSON HERE
Member OF british Com.
mission Visits wife ut Home OF
Her Mother.

MAJOR G. y Robertson, OF tho British
army, has arrived in Richmond to
spend short furlough with his wife
and family Al the home of Mrs. Robert
sons mother, Mrs Everett Waddey,
1916 Monument Avenue.
For the past twcnty-siX months
Major Robertson has been serving un-
der General SHUTS iii German East
Africa. and has several times been
mentioned III dispatches for distin-
guished action,
frior 10 the war Major Chen lieuten-
anti Robertson was stationed with the
british forces III India At the he
ginning Of hostlities. Mrs Robertson
ana INC children returned 10 the United
states, and the lieutenant went into
active service,
the visit OF the British commission
to the United States gave Major Rob-
"rt$on the opportunity OF reioininr his
family.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-25
CONVENTION POSTPONED
On Account of War Situation Poat-
mnstern Defer state Meeting
Ind 6pt

Cpon the advice of department Of
hcials. Postmaster Hay T Thornton.
president of the Virginia Postmastcrs'
Association. yesterday announced that
the convention the organization had
planned 10 hold in Roanoke on May
Is and Is would be postponed indefl-
nitely on account OF the war situation.
The convention Will be called later in
the summer II conditions are favorable.
The Virginia Postmastcrs' Associa-
tion has a membership OF about $500.
and is one Of the most active organi-
cations In the country in behalf Of bet
ter postal service. 1t has been planned
70 have many department officials at
Washington AS its guests at the annual
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-25
SHIP CRAFTSMEN NEEDED
Civil Service Commiarior Making
Ever! Effort to supply demand

The United States Civil Service Com
mission is making An extraordinary
effort to supply the need of the Navy
Department for ship craftsmen. The
situation is urgent in the last degree.
Millions OF dollars arc available for
new construction and for facilitating
construction already begun. but all
tho ship building work undertaken at
government yards is retarded by a
shortage OF ship craftsmen.
The commission has communicat ed
with the heads OF all ship building nd
repair companies in the country APP
pcalinC to them TO arrange II prac-
ticable TO spare to the government
some OF their craftsmen who may
not be needed in connection with
important government contracts. The
commission is also sending its an
nouncements to professors in technical
schools, TO the American Federation Of
Labor. TO editors OF engineering and
technical journals, and TO the secrc-
tares of societies of marine drafts
men and naval architects.
Applicants arc not assembled for an
examination, but are rated upon the
elements Of physical ability, and edu-
cation, training and experience. APP
plications are accepted by the COM
mission at any time. Applicants are
given rating as soon AS their appli-
cations arc received. and those found
qualified will he offered employment
AT once. Applications and full infor-
nation may he obtained a Room 423.
Post ONCE Building. or direct from
tho commission at Washington.
The commission is urging qualified
persons to enter the examination. re-
CARELESS OF their private interests. be-
lievinS that in the national crisis every
person with this special knowledge
should use that knowledge where it
will be OF most use 10 the Rovernm cnt.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-25
HAD NINETEEN HALF PINTS
General Valentine Is Arrested OF
Chnrge Of Transporting Liquor
Into state.

General Valentine. a forty-year- old
negro. was arrested Monday night few
minutes after he had alighted at Main
Street Station from Washington
train. on the charge OF illegally trans
porting liquor Patrolman Sweet con-
fiscat ted suit case containing nine
teen half-pints and ten pints OF liquor
The negro had wrapped the suit case
in newspaper and had securely tied It
with strong Irvine. When accosted and
asked what the package contained. he
replied hams and bacon" The Of
fccr, however. called tho patrol wa
Rou, and a search at the First District
Station revealed the liquor.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-25
NerdiCt for S3lSnn.

a jury in the Law and Equity Court
yesterday returned 4 verde, awarding
Sols2b damage 70 the Richmond
Woodworking Company for the wreck.
axe Of An automobile truck ny A chr
of the Virginia Railway and power
COMPANY Th' ~, rcniust the power
company was for tlccO
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-25
FIRST THOMAS LECTURE
BY DR.. MOTT TO-NIgAT
Distinguished Speaker Will &c Heard
at Richmond College, West
hampton.
TO DISCUSS EUROPEAN WAR
Religious Significance OF Great World
Conflict Will BE Subject Of Three
Talks, To-Day, Tomorrow and on
Friday.

At o'clock tonight in the Rich
mond College Auditorium. DR. John Il.
Mott. of New York City. will give the
first OF series OF three public Ice
lures on the James Thomas. Jr.. Lee
turc Foundation. The general theme
OF these lectures will be the religious
significance OF the European war. The
specific theme OF the lecture tonight
will be dominant Impression Re-
ceived in Two Journeys in the War
Zones" DR. Motifs second lecture will
be at $3.50 o'clock tomorrow afternoon
on Effects OF tho War Adverse to the
Christian Religion" His third lecture
will take place AT 1870 o'clock Friday
afternoon. the subject being Facts and
Considerations in Connection with the
War That Are Favora BILE TO the Chris
tan Religion
DIR. Mott has come to Richmond upon
the invitation OF Richmond College. in
order to deliver this course OF lee
lures ON tho well-known Thomas
Foundation. He will be an honor guest
AT the Young Mems Christian Assoria-
ton banquet At o'clock tomorrow
at tho Wcstmoreland Club
INTERNATIONAL REPUTATION
AS PUBLIC SPEAKER
pr. Mott has been general secretary
Of the International Young Mems Chris
ZION association, chairman of tho
executive committee Of the Student
volunteer Movement, general secretary
OF the worlds Student Christian Fed
Grafton and recently member Of the
International Commission on Mexican
Affairs. year or two ago he was
offered the enthusiastically to China
by President Wilson. but declined tina,
offer He has spent much time in the
war zones OF Europe in the interest
Of the international Young MEMS
Christian A't'ociation. His lectures
VIII he based OF observations made
during those visits. Or. Mot, is Tic
author Of number OF wcll-known
BOOKS. lie has won international fame
as public speaker. AS diliEert
student or the worlds problems and
as an inspiring personality. particular.
~ IN stimulating young men to nobler
ideals Of life and duty
Attention is called to tho fact tina,
me hrSt of these lectures will he at
niKht. and the last two in the afternoon
me pubic is invited to these lectures
NO tickets Of admission will be re-
cured. Those coming from the city
should take the Westhampton cars
leaving Ninth and Main Streets every
nlteen minutes, and should leave the
cars at Stop 80. The college audi
forum may be reached directly from,
Stop 80 Great interest outside of
tlchmond is being manifested In these
lectures. and the Indications arc that
many persons from neiEhborinx tovna
will attend
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-25

Mrs Boykin, 2ls Horth sna..r
street. reported 70 The police y.s,cr.
day that she had lost a diamond
brooch valued a; $500. on The street
The brooch was in the shape Of =
horseshoe. WITH diamonds set in plat
mum. Or. Wood IN the Chamber o..
Commerce Ruild!nF reported tn. loss
Of crescent shap ei brooch in the Co
ionisl Thea'eT. I,s value was placed
at SEQ
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-25

The Administrative BOARD yesterday
awarded to Hancock g. Jones. lowest
bidder, the contract 10 complete work
on section >. plan 4. Bacon's Quarter
Branch channeiway The original con-
tractors failed to live up to their agree
mrnts. and tho board found IT neces-
Sary TO transfer the contract Han
cock & ones will fnish the work on
this bis sewer for 3l9.l53.2s.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-25
SiIty-Eight New Member.

INC membership campaign now un-
DER way a tho Young Mems Christian
Association put sixty-eiEh, now names
%" IA" roster Of tia" mems department
YESTERDAY the campaigners for tho
noFs department did not report. The
'p'ei added membership OF tho two
days IS 20 The whites" are s,tII
I''H'nE al '"arns with eichtv-nyc
members lined M
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-25
hnochcd Down h, s,r,., c

" y E"O'rson- - Stop IS on ~,
"a n"sl"" street car inc was s,rucl,
ana knocked down about noon Mon.
naE on EToad street by froa1 ana
N"ih street car and slightly hur, liz
'as ildinS bicycle At III. Vim, ana
INC "hccl was badly broken III. We
.rh' =" "rsc" Hospital. but physicisns
,"Nn" nc Va not seriously hurt and
~ a. a..oNcl ~ 90 70 his hornn
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-25
The Valentine Museum

ELEVENTH AND CLAY STREETS.
Hours 10 a. NJ. to 8 =, NJ. Admission 25o
FREQ on Saturdays =