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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-23
sRlEDA MEREDITH DHsTZ, Editor
Telephone Madison 1923.


bcrs of St. Cecilia circle. Music will
be furnished by an orchestra. The
afternoon of the same day there will
be chldren's party and all children
are invited. no admission fee being
charged. =.
Grandchildren of L. ID. c. %.
Officers OF Grandchildren chapter,
auxiliary No. /, to Richmond chapter.
for the coming year. are; President,
dent, Master Richard Claiming WAL
don; second vice president. Miss May
Dudley; recording secretary, Miss FL
sic Rudd. corresponding secretary,
Miss Elsie Dudley: treasurer. Miss
Marie Walden; historian, Miss India
Curtis; registrar, Miss Virginia Cox
Called Meeting.
There will be called meeting OF
In the Service OF the King circle
Kings Daughters at the home of Mrs.
r l., Massic, 2ol2 jefferson park,
this afternoon at 4 O'Clock.
Pilgrimage to jamestown.
On Saturday, May 10. the annual
pilgrimage OF the A. p v. A. will go
to jamestown Island. stopping for an
hour on the return trip at the historic
Harrison home Brandon" Lunches
may be taken or secured on the boat
from Miss Betty Ellyson The com
mittec on arrangements includes:
Mrs. Arthur +. Wilmer Mrs Il. d.
HotchkAss, Miss Betty ElIyson, Mrs
Robert A. Lancaster, Jr, Mr.. Will
liam G. Stanard and Mr. Morgan r.
Robinson
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-23
Norfolk WOMEN LnE
BaUTAllY ATTACKED


Norfolk, Va, April 22.-Beginning
tonight any suspicious looking men
of either race found lettering In resi-
Dental sections of the city after
o'clock who cannot give satisfactory
accounts OF themselves will be arrest
ed by detectives and patrolmen and
held at the police stations until In.
vestigations can be made.
The police are looking for negroes
who attacked two white women in
widely separated sections of the city
last night.
The first assault was committed
about 1890 o'clock. Miss Susie Davis
of No. SAB Thirty-fourth street. was
attacked within n block Of her home
by an unidentified negro. The man
grabbed her from behind as she was
returning from a drag store a block
away, and struck her over the head
several times with piece OF iron
pipe.
Miss Davis screamed for help and
the negro attempted to silence her bv
beating her over the head with the
piece of pipe.
Several men who heard the young
woman's cries for help. ran to her
assistance and the negro fled. Three
men chased him q distance OF several
blocks until the man turned into =
lane, yaulted a fence and lost his pur-
suers In a chase through back yards.
Miss Davis was taken to her home
very nervous and suffering from deep
cut In the back of her head
The piece of pipe used as weapon
by the negro was found lying in the
street near the scene of the attack.
1t had been wrapped with paper. which
was stained with blood when picked
up.
Attacked Mrs. Forrest.
The second assault was committed
within half an hour in almost identi-
caliy the same manner. Mrs. c. II.
Forrest, of No. 1908 Boissevain ave-
Eue had left party of friends with
whom she had been to the theater
and had several blocks to walk from
the care line TO her home. Within less
than n block of her home she was
grabbed from behind and struck over
the head with a heavy stick or iron
pipe She screamed for help and MIR.
Forrest, who was waiting at home for
her came out The negro fled when
Mfr. Forrest appeared on the scene. Mrs
Forrest was In a highly nervous state
for some time after the assault
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-23

abundance of energy which with
splendid morals and intelligence and
untirtng efforts for advancement in
business life should make of him
splendid commanding officer
Mrs. Elizabeth c. sheldon.
Mrs. Elizabeth Carson Sheldon,
widow OF Thomas Sheldon. a widely
known and esteemed lady. died at her
home. ~ Guarantee street. at 1l:le
o'clock this morning, in the eighty
seventh year OF her age. Mrs Sheldon
was native of Mverary. Scotland. but
had resided in Petersburg for about
sixty years and had made scores of
staunch friends who regret deeply to
learn of her death. The funeral Will
be conducted from the residence at il
o'clock Tuesday morning and inter-
ment win be in Blandford cemetery.
John II. AIdridge.
John r. Aldridge. a well-knewn and
esteemed young resident of this city,
died at o'clock this morning, at the
home of his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. G.
b. Aldridge. in Dinwiddie county. Mr..
Aldridge had been in poor health for
some months but his death was uneA-
pected and came as shock to his
many friends here Besides his parents.
widow and two small children. Mr..
and two sisters-L4 w. Aldridge and
Mrs. J. p. Childs. of Richmond NJ. T.
Aldridge and Mrs. NJ. II. Perkins. Of
this city. The funeral will be held
sometime Tuesday afternoon.
Funeral of John Snipe.
John Snipes. a respected resident Of
DUPONT city. died at his home. n
sixth avenue about 4:30 o'clock yes
terday morning In the fifty-frst year
of his age. Mr.. Snipes IS survived by
a widow and seven children-Mrs. ID.
II. Boland. of Hastoville. s. c.; John
T. Snipes. OF Richmond: Mrs. II. y.
Fowler. of Franklin: Misses Mamie,
Aver and Lula May Snipes, of Hope
well and Burton II. snipes, Of the
United states steamship Pennsylvania.
Brooklyn, -; y.
Funeral services were conducted
from the residence at o'clock this
morning by Rev. Chester A. Tucker,
Of the Methodist church and the body
was forwarded to Samora. n. c., for
interment.
Pelium Leonard Myers.
Pelum Leonard Myers. age twenty
six years a wellknown and esteemed
young resident OF Blandford. died ct
$40 o'clock this afternoon after long
period of falling health. Resides a
"luoW ana TWO SHidii oieN, 'A5 >
Myers is survived by his mother. Mrs.
George Myers; one sister. Mrs. Frank
Wood, and two brothers. George II.
Myers, of this city and Everett G..
Myers. of Washington, n. G.
Mr. Myers WAS a member of Holly
wood camp. w. o. w. The funeral
services will he conducted from the
Good shepherd Episcopal church at 4
o'clock Wednesday afternoon and in
terment will be made In .Blandford.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-23
GERMAN OFFICERS son
JOINS UNITED STATES ARMY

Chicago, April 22.--Albert Werner
is a private in the United States army.
Back Of this simple statement Ia a
story OF heart breaking struggle OF a
Young man who wrestled alone with
his conflicting emotions and who
sacrificed everything for principle.
Werner Is German born. He was
brought to this country by his mother
after his father had Joined the Ger
man army. Today the father Is a
high officer in the kaiser's forces.
rncles and cousins of Albert Werner
hold other high military posts.
In Chicago Werner has been hold
ing down a mail-order house job at
s45 week When war was declared
fellow worllmen asked him what he
intended to do.
The answer came in the words with
which this story was started.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-23
ROANOKE COLLEGE

Salem. Va, April 22.-The Roanoke
college volunteer company is con-
tinuinF it's military training with dill
gence and enthusiasm. One hundred
men are now gathering al night for
an hours drlll under students who
have had military training, chosen as
officers by the student body. This
week the zen have been divided into
squad formation aud detailed train
ing has begun. The faculty in special
action has heartily endorsed the idea
OF military training for the students.
College activities were suspended
Thursday afternoon to allow the stu
dents to attend Roanoke tcity's patri-
otic demonstration. One hundred went
TO Roanoke on special cars and
marched in the gigantic parade in cell
ehration of the battle Of Lexington
The faculty has also offered the use
of the athletic field TO the citizens
company of Salem and the Salem
coast artillery for drill purposes.
DR.. J, A Morehead returned Thurs
day from Philadelphia, where We'd
nesday he attended a meeting OF the
national quadri-centennial committee
on the four hundredth celebration of
tiit III winch ne is sFCTe-
tary.
The annual sophomore freshman de-
bate was won by tho sophemores in
n warmly-fought contest last Saturday
evening. The question was: RE
solved That the proposed league to
enforce peace would be tho best means
of abolishing war"
The weekly address before tho
Christian association was delivered
by Rev. g. c, Smith. of the Salem Bap-
list church, who spoke on THE Chris
tians Standard"
The following former students have
recently been on the campus: Lieuten-
ant A. A. Groce, eX. '0i, of the Second
machine gun corps; w. r. Kay. a. Oh,
OF Binghampton. y. Y: w n. Haynes
ex, '06: of Rivermont, Va. s, c. Say
ers 'os, OF Barren Springs. Va: s. =
Hanks, is, OF Kansas City. Mo, and
s, r. Honaker. ia. athletic coach at
Eastern college.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-23
HAGAA IkDltI 70 DE
UNVEILED N '. \. |.

Lexington. Va, April ga tablet
will be unveiled In the library OF the
Virginia Military institute tomorrow
In memory of the late William G..
Hagan. a member Of the class of 1915.
He was killed accidentally last year
while engaged in electrical engineer
ing work near Bluefeld. w. Va. The
tablet is given by members Of the
class of 1915.
The ceremony will be a simple one.
Colonel Hunter Pendleton will speak
briefly and Colonel Robert T. Kerlin
will read a poem. The exercises will
be conducted by the cadet company
of which young Mr.. Hagan was a
member.
The enrolment in the training
camp has passed the one hundred
mark. When the books were closed
last night, the enrolment was 1913.
The rockies" are now in camp and
the work Is systematized along regu-
lar army lines. Cadet officers are
now In charge. under the immediate
supervision of the commandment. Gen.
eral f. w. Nichols, superintendent.
has stated that no applications will
be considered after May /.
General Nichols announced today
that Cincinnati medal, awarded an
nually to the member of the gradu-
ating class who has distinguished him.
self by efficiency OF service and ex-
cellence Of character throughout the
whole period of cadetship, will be
presented at finals In June by Gov
ernor Henry c. Stuart. of Virginia.
This medal Is provided by the pro-
ceeds of a fund given the institute
for the purpose by the Society of the
Cincinnati In Virginia.
The address to the graduating class
in June will be delivered by General
William M. Black. chief of the en-
gineering corps OF the United States
army. General Black has a son in
the fourth class.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-23
SMALL CRAFT sunk
OFF NEWPORT News.
Young Hurricane Blows Up Coast,
Leaving Destruction In Its
Wake.

Newport News, va. April 22.-At
least one steamer damaged and sew
eral small craft sunk is the toll OF
the Northwestern which swept over
this section late yesterday afternoon.
Occupants OF other small craft had
narrow escapes from death, so high
was the wind for few minutes One
man fell overheard from the barge of
the Warwick Machine Co.. but was
rescued by his comrades.
A British steamer lying at anchor
in the river dragged and went
aground, but was foated without as
sistance. Not, however. until her
bottom had been damaged by the
scraping.
A Dutch steamer likewise dragged
anchor and did not hold up until stop
ped by Pier g. 1t was not believed
that this vessel was damaged and
the pier also escaped great damage.
Several small boats lying inside the
breakwater at the pleasure pier wera
flooded and sank. and ship chambers
boats barely scurried to cover in time
to avert disaster.
Winslow's boat, which was under
load, lost one barrel OF oil overheard.
and a small launch belonging to
Gottheii was run aground to prevent
damage. Morewitz brothers launch
was in the stream at the time, but
luckily escaped undamaged.
The Warwick machine barge. which
was moored alongside the British
steamer which dragged anchor. broke
loose and drifted away, with eight
men aboard. among them being
George r. Hardy. The men were all
more or less bruised by being pitched
about the boat by the force of tho
waves, before the barge was taken IL
tow by a tug and locked,
The wind storm played havoc with
the tents Of the military companies
camped on the waterfront. The blow
came up with little warning and the
men did not have time TO securely
fasten the tent ropes and other para
phernala.
People running to shelter saw half
clad soldiers dart from their tents and
grab madly at the ropes in an effort
10 securely fssten the tents.
The tents were not damaged and
the soldiers made a great lark OF the
occasion.
The weather was oppressively hot
all day and the storm did but little
towards cooling the parched earth. as
there was very little rain
4 three-story frame building. being
erected on the grounds OF the New
port News Fish and Ice corporation.
at the small boat harbor. was blown
down and the wind picked up an
empty aeroplane crate and hurried II
far out into Hampton roads. Pilot
johnson md Sergeant Murphy had
lust landed when the storm broke. II
required the efforts Of two score men
to house the plane, so high was the
wind No aeroplanes were damaged
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-23
ROCKINGHAM MAN LOSES
LIFE IN NORTH CAROLINA

Harrisonburg. Va, April 22.-Wil-
liam Emswiler, forty years old. a ma
tive of Rockingham. was killed day
or two ago in Thomasville, y. G.
He was employed at the Thomasville
Veneer company and was unloading
boiler, when he was caught under IT.
and crushed to death. He leaves sew
eral brothers and sisters near Har-
r;sonburg. He married a daughter Of
George \. c. Armentrout, OF keezel-
town. The body was brought here to-
dav for burial.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-23
Ncarcss Kills Husband.

Newport News, Va, April 22.--N H.
liam Parker colored, was shot ana
instantly killed this morning In his
home at scotland" a negro settle
ment in Chesapeake district. ny his
wife, Margaret Parker. Parker was
sleeping soundly when the woman
fred the fatal shots into his body.
She later reported the shooting to the
coroner, Or. George X. Nandersiive
and gave herself up to the authort-
ties.
According to the story told OF the
shooting by the woman, Parker went
home last night and engaged in a
quarrel with his wife. Margaret Par
ker threatened to leave him and
packed her clothing. Parker then
secured a revolver and made her un-
pack the clothing and retire. He told
the woman. so she says, that he in
tended killing her and their baby.
Margaret says that Parker finally
became quiet and dropped OFT to
sleep. Realizing her opportunity. she
got the revolver and shot her hus-
band to death. Parker died instantly.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-23
Revenues ON Increasc.

Estimated operating revenues OF the
Southern railway for the week end
ing April IA amounted to $2,l57,42e
as compared with $1.S55.T93 for the
corresponding week OF last year, ac-
cording to an announcement made
yesterday by Comptroller A. H. Plant,
Of the company.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-23
FIRE IN WYTHEVILLE
Stable of Methodist Church Destroyed.
Cause Of FIRE Is Not Known.

Wytheville. Va. April 22.--Yester-
day afternoon at o'clock the stable
at the Methodist parsonage. and that
OF n. b. Rhudy. adjoining same on
Church street. We're totally destroyed
by fire. The'fire company was prompt
~ on hand after the alarm and soon
had streams turned on the burning
buildings and adjacent houses. For
tunately there was but little wind and
the efficient work Of the fire depart
ment and citizens prevented the resi-
dence of Mr.. George r. Foltz from
being ignited The roof of the sta
bic of j, ID. Pobst was burned on one
side. This is the second fire origi-
mating in stables in Wytheville within
the last two months. The cause of
the fire Is unknown
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-23

Durham. n. c.. April as. s.
Smith. colored Methodist minister.
was sentenced to sixty days hard
labor on Durham county roads yester-
day, following his conviction upon a
charge OF enticing negro labor away
from this state.
Smith admitted his crime, saying
that a New York firm had offered him
good job il he could get as many
az fifty negro laborers.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-23
To Cultivate Vacant land.

Durham. n. G., April 22,---All va
cant land owned by the IAggett and
Myers Tobacco company will be de-
voted 10 The production OF food crops
this year. according to an announce
ment by local representatives OF the
corporation. Advices to this effect
were received Sere yesterday from
the genera. uss.lS- - s.e Company.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-23
Petersburg Home Damaged.

Especial TO The Richmond Nirgtniant
Petersburg, Va. April 22,-The
handsome new home of Mr. and MIS-
John &. shelton. at Colonial Heights.
was slightly damaged by fire yesterday
afternoon The motor apparatus from
the Halifax-StYeet fire company re-
sponded to 81 telephone call aud in
record time had chemical stream
playing on the flames. The damage
amounted To several hundred dollars
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-23
Hear About Red Gross.

The Red Cross is the sign OF the
a4iImes and interest is followed or pre-
%CDded by curiosity as to what 1t stands
tor. who may Join. what work must
4hey do. and so on The StenoEra-
sDhefE' Association Of Richmond offers
The public an opportunity OF hearing
MI about 1t tomorrow night at S:15
psclock In William Fox school. Hen
S4F w Anderson, chairman of the
Richmond chapter, who has worked
18th the Red Cross in France. viii
nlk to those who are interested. The
R3Da0erai public invited, but spe-
III invitation Is extended business
nnen-
Benefit Dance Tomorrow
Sa &hcre viii be a benefit dance In st
Atfick's school auditorium. Twenty
8xfh and Grace streets, tomorrow
snlght from Q 10 10 O'Clock by mem
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-19

was still in his left hand, but he had
forgotten it. Instead his right fist was
clinched, and the sheik took a back
ward step, astonished by the sudden
naturalization of this strange appari-
ton apparently out of clear sky, the
heavy fist landed full upon his mouth,
backed by the weight of the young
giant and the terrific power of his
more than human muscles.
Bleeding and senseless. the sheik
sank to earth. Korak turned toward
the child. She had regained her feet
and stood, wide eyed and frightened,
looking first up into his face and then
horror struck at the recumbent figure
of the sheik. In an involuntary geS-
ture Of protection the Killer threw an
arm about the girls shoulders and
stood waiting for the Arab to regain
consciousness. For a moment they re-
manned thus, then the girl spoke.
when he regains his senses he will
kill me" she said in Arabic.
Korak could not understand her. He
shook his head. speaking to her first
in English and then in the language of
the apes. But neither of these were
ineligible to her.
She leaned forward and touched the
hilt Of the long knife that the Arab
wore. Then she rais'd her clasped
hand above her head and drove an i'm
aginary blade into her breast above
her heart.
Korak understood. The old man
would kill her.
The girl came to his side again and
stood there trembling. She did not
fear him. Why should she? He had
saved her from a terrible beating at
the hands Of the sheik. Never in her
memory had another so befriended her
She looked up into his face. 1t was a
boylsn. handsome face. nut brown like
her OWE. She admired the spotted
leopard skin that circled his 1.-THE body
from one shoulder to his knees.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-19
crowder offers Reward.

Fifty dollars reward is payable for
the delivery TO military camp. post
or station Of deserter from the Ma
iional army.
This is the effect of n message re-
reived by Governor Philip from Cen
eral Crowdcr. He calls specific atten-
ton to that section of the draft rules
outlining the procedure upon the ar
rest Of a deserter, which is "a fol-
lows:
Upon the arrest of deserter the
police officials nrresting him shall TAKE
him before nearby local board (prc-
ferably the local board having jrrisdic-
don Of HIND, which local board shall
Immediately inquire whether his Of
Tense was willful and committed with
an intent 10 evadc military service.
and II II SO finds shall make and de-
liver to such police official II certifi-
cote to that effect and direct such po-
ice "dicial TO deliver the deserter to
the nearest army camp. post or sta
lion. The form for this certificate
form 1021) viii be for9d in part 10,
but no printed form will > furnished.
IF the local board finds that the Of
Tense was not Wilful and the regis
tranf has been physically examined.
the board shall forthwith send him To
the proper mobilization camp, II the
rrgfstrant has moi been physically OK
amined. the local bnard shall examine
him physically, and If he IS found 70
ba physically qualified shall send him
RI the nearest mobilization camp In
either case the local board sending the
regisfrant to camp shall promptly
notify the local board Of origin To
furnish the papers prescribed in sec
lion 14S IN respect % such reg.sirant.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-19

his way back into the tree. 1t was his
intention to hail her from beyond the
palisade, giving her the feeling Of Sc
curity which lie imagined the stout
barricade would afford.
He had scarcely left his position in
the tree when his attention was at
tracted by a considerable noise upon
the opposite side of the village BY
moving a little he could see the gate
at the far end Of the main street.
A number of men. women and chill
dren were running toward it, 1t swung
open, revealing the head of caravan
upon the opposite side. Ii troOped in
molly organization-black slaves and
dark hued Arabs of the northern des-
erts; cursing camel drivers urging on
their vicious charges; overburdened
dOnkeys, waving sadly pendulous ears
while they endured with stole patience
the brutalities of their masters; goats,
sheep and horses.
Into the village they all trooped be-
hind a tall, sour old man, who rode,
without greetings to those who shrank
lIom his path, directly TO large goat
skin tent in the center of the village.
here he spoke to a wrinkled black
bag.
Korak from his vantage point could
see it all. He saw the old man asking
questions of the black woman, and
then he saw the latter point in the
direction of the tree beneath which
the little girl played.
A grim smile curved the thin cruel
lips of the Arab. The child essayed
to crawl away, but before she could
get out of reach the old man kicked
her brutally, sending her sprawling
upon the grass. Then he followed her
up TO seize and strike her as was his
custom.
Above them in the tree a beast
crOuched where a moment before had
been a boy-a beast with dilatlng nos
trils and barred fangs-a beast that
trembled with rage.
The sheik was STOPPING to reach
for the girl when the Killer dropped
to the ground at his side. His spear
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-19
Naturally, after they travel to-
gether for a while, a love affair
develops between Jack and Mer-
lem. Then comes trouble.
(To BE CoNrINuEpl
JOY FOR THE SCRUB WOMAN
Electrical Machine Does All the Tedl-
Gus Work While 5iddy Stands
BY and Grins.

The latest recruit to the ranks OF
electric labor-savlng devices is scrub
bling machine. 1t weighs about 100
pounds and is entirely seIf-contained.
with the single exception thae it takes
its current from any convenient socket
The machine vets, sweeps, scrubs
and dries the floor at a single opera
ton. 1t requires only single attend
ant, who merely pushes the machine
forward and guides it. He controls
the amount of water distributed on the
floor by means of a handle. This wa
ter is Immediately swept up by cy-
lindrical brush which is 10 inches wide
and has "A circumference of 20 inches.
This brush is driven by a one-fourth
horsepower motor at a speed of 800
revolutions per minute.
The brush does the actual scrubbins
and carries all of the dirt and soiled
water over an apron into a separate
receiving pan. so the scruhbing is al
ways done with clean water from the
upper tank. The machine is said to
have a capacity of nearly 1000 square
feet of surface per hour