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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-18
Potts Applies for
Service in France
Quartermastcr Of Virginia Mil
Hia Would See Actiuc Fight
ing Win american Forces.

Major Allen Potts, of the Quarter.
masters Corps of the National Guard
or Virginia. applied several days ago
through Governor Stuart to the War
department Tor assignment to active
service with the American army, which
VIII be sent shortly, il is expected to
the battle front in France No word
has been received yet as TO what dis
position the department will make OF
Major Pottss offer.
Although Major Potts is head OF tho
QuartcrlnaSter'S Corps of the State mi :
!Itia and has seen much service in tina [
branch last summer at Camp Stuart
and more recently in preliminary work
on the new camp site at PETERSBURG he
did not specify in his application any
branch OF the service, desiring to get
into action by the quickest and most
dirsc; route possible. Before going int O
the Quartcrmasters department. Ma jor
Potts had experience in the infantry
and other lighting branches.
From the War Department Yesterday
AGJutant General Sale received orders
TO designate two majors or captains
four enlisted clerks and one mcssen-
ger from the QuartermaStcr'S Corps of
the state militia to have charge Of dis
bursting funds to National Guard or
gaui2atious in the Federal service For
some time in the past. Lieutenant Dab
ncN. of thc regular army. has had
charge Of disbursements to troops in
Virginia.
After having been expected for near
~ month, the battalion OF the Fifth
Maryland Infantry. under Major Num-
sen. viii arrive in Richmond either
tomorrow or Monday. il is now be-
licNed at the Office OF the Adjutant-
General The Maryland troops will re-
lieve Virginia organizations on duty
in Richmond. and the latter will prob
ably be stationed elsewhere. If they
are not transferred for general duty
at once. i, is regarded as practically
certain that they will be ordered into
a mobilization camp within a few
weeks.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-18
FENSoM MADE PRESIDENT
FOR TIIE: COMING: YEAR

Following Mr. C;arnctt's address.
there were reports from officers Of the
association and the annual rcpor, of
tn" retiring president. The report Of
colonel 10 Lane Stern. the secretary.
showed that the association WAS in .A =
cc'leni financial condition. and had ma :
tcriaily increased its membership dur
ing the wear. The organization was
formed thirteen years ago with thir-
teen members. to-day its membership g,
Ia. and plans arc on foot to increase
that number in the next two months.
Ih" rccomm cndations Of tho norlin-
atnG committee. which had been pre-
viously announced. were adopted and
the officers for tho ensuing yvar elect
ed. as follows:
NJ. Fensom. president; Harry
Marks vicc-prcsidcnt; \. NJ. Pu!lcn.
treasurer. and 10 Lane Stern. secretary
lhc executive committee is conIoScd
OF T. t. ilinkle. former president: Al
vim NJ. smith. T.. Il. j. Whitnorc w NJ
Crawford and W. NJ. Jones
Delegates were also selected at last
nights meeting to represent the local
Association AT the annual convention
OF the National Association of Credit
Men. which viii he held June 10 in
Kansas city. Mo
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-18
WIDOW CLAIMS DAMAGES
MIS-. WeHt""t Sues Dunlop Mills for
SiO,oHl-IInsbnnd Killed In
Elevator,

Maggie u. Wcstcott. administrator Of
Samucl Wcstcott. has fled suit In the
Hastings Court, Part H.. against War
ncr Moore and Thomas l.. Moore, part
ncrs. trading as Warner Moore & Co
ana the Dunlop Mills. Tho plaintin
seeks TO recover damages to the OK :
tent or $4,000 and is represented by
O'Flahcrty & O'Flahcrty, attorneys
Although no declaration was fled
yesterday. II is said that the suit has
been instituted to recover damages for
the death Of Samuel Wcstcott. who died
as result Of injuries received in an
elevator accident at the Dunlop Mills.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-18
Hnnauet indefinitely ro.,ponca.

ti'cerS OF the Richmond Chapter Of
inc American institute OF Banking. IN
view OF present national crisis have
announced that the annual banquet OF
IN" chHpter. which was TO have been
held 81; tho jefferson Hotel on Nav
-. had been indefinitely postponed
1hcr" will be the regular meeting
however. 10 give recognition to those
members who have passed tho class
examinations. Five educational classes
are conducted by tho chapter. dealing
WIN every phase Of the banking bust
DeHS.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-18
Bell Day Appeal
to Be Made TO-DAY

'h~ Homo for Incurabie. will
make Its annunl appeal for funds
4" the people Of Richmond to-day
ID! tho sale Of smnII he'll. on .tr,,,
corners all over the city. The home
!" supported entirely by voluntary
'"ntrihuii"ns' md will he largely
dependent for support during the
coming year on the money received
today. There nr~ now ,hirt,-6,,
patients I'm the home. M pcstr,c-
ton ns 10 cinnn or creed IL snnd~ ON
those In need Of help which ~.
homo supplies. Tho motto fns I've
day IL. "Buy Bell
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-18
RIPS BELGIAN FLAG
Police Arc Asked to Look for the
Wan Who MutIIntcd
Emblem.

Police arc looking for ripper
VINO carly Wednesday night cut into
r'obons Belgian HaG flying from the
front porch OF tho home OF Miss
FLORENCE ieple, 3o3 South Third Street.
the cmblcm was the landiwork OF
MISS i'cplc's father. who was Belgian.
and had been greatly admired II is
h"iicNcd that some one unfamiliar with
INC I"irlan nag confused it with the
German emblem, which is similar in
appearance, and showed their disap.
prevail by tearing the flag to shrcds
Tho case was reported to the nolico
N.Stcrdav
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-18
PICTURE MANAGERS
OPPOSE ORDNANCE

Harry Bernstein and Chcsley Toncy,
managers Of moving picture thcaters,
were among those who argued against
Tho adoption of tho ordinance. Nearly
all OF tho local movies wcr. represent
cd ~ the hearing. but AS the matter
was referred To the subcommittee. they
viii voice their opposition at later
datc.
Dr Beverly II Tucker said that. in
MS opinion. il was necessary to keep
children from attending thcatcrs at
night hut that during the day time
ne saw no objection to il.
Tho committee recommended for
adoption tho ordinance which would
temporarily curtail the route OF jit-
ncyS in the West End. 1t would aban-
don tho use Of Hanover Avenue. he
tween Robinson Street and the Eoulc-
ward. until those two blocks on the
latter thorourhfarc have been paved.
II is understood that Councilman
English, who was patron OF this ordi-
nance. will soon Introduce in the Coun-
ell resolution calling for Il $500, o0U
bona issue for the Improvement Of
streets in all parts Of the city.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-18
VIII Give return p,r,o,m,nco

Having held last night its final re.
hchrshi Of the opcrctta, Little Almond
i.Jrn. the company. composed of
j"hn Mnfshali High School. will give
me 'hird pnrforcancc Tonight i'm the
"'hr"l auditorium. On account Of the
popularity NJ tho opcrctta At it's two
"bD""rhbc"E H. few weeks ago. il was
l"SH"1 !" give "A return engagement
1f""i"E Jcncrhbn Stubs. Jr. is stage
'p"'tnf ~ the company. Several high
"h'ri "iubs and aoclctics will attend
n. performance tonight In body.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-18

l'atrol'nau Rcamcs Will shortly he
HIc" richer as The result OF the arrest
and conviction Of &. w Davis alias
:. II Norris, who a short time ago al
tempted 10 snatch from tho counter in
INC store Of j. r. Allen & Co. jewelers..
a tray filed with diamond rings worth
nearly $1,000.
The jewellers Security Alliance. of
winch IN" Allen firm is u member. is
pay ING TN" reward. Tho check for which
Us on exhibition in Aliens window
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-18
Reports Robbery.

Mrs. Pearl Smith, Of 270S Hull Street
reported to the police yesterday thai
some time during Wednesday night her
residence was entered and some house
hold goods stolen. The occupants OF
the residence were absent at the time
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-18

Three alleged "speedcrs" faced ms
hcc Cru'chhcld in rolico Court vcs-
tcrdaN Courtney Hewlett. colorcd. 8;
channcur. was fined s2j and costs.
Julian White. sixteen years old. was
hcld FOR action of the Juvenile Court
ana the case of y. II. Harris. colorcd,
was continued until May %.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-18
Hearing T-ncher,. App.,I

H"'hct"us Witnesses were heard yes
t"rda% by the iicnrico County school
Electoral Board in tho appeai nj IN
nan Jackson. colorcd teacher a,
rairhcid district school. from q dc
ciSion OF tn" school board Of the coun
". Thcrc was much conflicting testi-
mony introduced at the hearing. which
"iil probably be finished th;s after.
noon.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-18
lid, Asked for sldeualk.

Tho Administrative Board yesterday
directed city Engineer Rolling to adj
vcriisc for bids for laying granolithic
paving on tho sidewalks on Fourteenth
street. between Cary and the Mayo
Bridge.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-18
Confer ON TRIMMING for Nomen.

The second Of tho series Of confer
cnccs for women without technical
training ~iii bc given this afternoon
at 4 O'Clock ~ tho Office OF the Bureau
or Vacations. q md 3 North Sixth
street. The subject VIII bo Money
Making rossiblliiiha IN Good House
Keeping"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-18

Rabbi Edward y. Calisch will spca K
o-nirht AZ Beth Ahabah Tcmplc on tho
subject. Saying Peace Peace and
Iherc Is no Peace" Tomorrow morn
ing at tho regular service he will take
as ms topic Law and Life" Services
begin. respectively. "a, S:1a aud II
o'clock
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-18
Arab Patrol DrIlI.

The regular drill Of the Arab Patrol
of Acca Temple will be held tonight
- s o'clock Al the Masonic Temple.
non the patro! Will he put through
'rnous work by Captain John r.
=. Jy.. in preparation for tho ccrc-
ri sessions 10 be held next week
ChodStock and Alexandria,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-18
MOVIE ORDINANCE IS
STRONGLY ADVOCATED
Prohibits Children Under Fourteen
From Attending Shows With
out Their Parents.
REFERRED TO SUBCOMMITTEE
Justice Kicks, of Juvenile Court,
Cites Cases Of Delinquency Due to
Attendance OF Young Children at
Movies.

The English ordinance which would
prohibit children under the age OF
fourteen years from attending moving
picture theatcrs unless accompanied by
parents or guardians, was before the
Council Committee ON Ordinances last
night. and. after hearing from several
persons Interested. the matter WAS re-
erred 10 = subcommittee for iuvcS-
t;Cstjor and report. The subcommittee
WAS named ny Chairman ,;uuSt as fol-
lows Councilman English chairman;
alderman Christian and Councilman
EheatwooG.
Justice j. Hoce Ricks OF the Juve-
nile and Domest., Relations Court, a
spoke in It's bchalf. He cited cases 81
Juvenile delinquency which h" said
were due TO the attendance Of chill
drcu. especially boys, at The movies.
He called upon Detective Sergeant
John L. Wiley to relate q case which
the latter had recently investigated
and which was pronounced to bc the
direct result of Influence upon young
minds by .'ihriilcrs.
In response 10 a question from
Chairman Gunst. Justice Kicks said
that he thought tina; i, would be AN
admirable plan If II were possible to
keen children of Of Broad Street. es-
nccially at night. This is Il step fur
thor than the ordinance before YOU
goes" he said "hu, ii would be a step
~ tho right direction. viii b" glad
10 cooperate With u subcommittee to
investigate and report upon the whole
situation in Richmond" Justice Kicks
was joined in his advocacy OF the pas
sage OF the English ordinance by Mrs.
William y. Burrows and the Misses
Witt
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-18
The Valentine Museum

ELEVENTH AND CT STREETS
Hours 10 y. NJ. 10 T. NJ. Admission 20
Free on SATURDAYS.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-18
CREED OF SPECTATORS
MORE HORRIBLE THAN WAR
Sacrifices Of Men and Women
May Arise.
TRADING UPON NECESSITIES
DcnounceS Those Who Fill Up Indi.
vidual Fortunes mt Expense Of
Masses OF People in Time of
National Emergency.

The most horrible aspect that will
come from the war with Germany will
not be the sacrifices OF men and wo-
men for their country. for there is
always compensation for such sacri-
fees. but the rapacity of private greed
that Will trade upon the eXiGencics and
necessities of the people cast into the
throcs OF the war which will pile up
individual fortunes at the expense
OF the grea; masses OF the people de-
clared Christopher Il. Garnett. chair,
man OF the state Corpora ton Commits
sion, last night 1T the thirteenth an
nual meeting OF the Richmond Assoc
citation of Credit Men.
Mr.. Garnctt was speaking Oh some
limitations upon the right OF private
other right claimed by the individual
had its limitations He traced from
the earliest beginnings and its grad
ual developments. and declared that il
was not. as people are accustomed to
believe iii every day thinking, to be
looked upon as absolute.
Even the casual reader of the news
papers must have observed" he con-
tinucd. that during the course OF the
present war the nations OF Europe.
brought face To face with problems
which threatened their very existence
have not hcSitatcd to trench further
and further upon what used 10 be con-
sidered the sacred rights Of private
property. England has not hesitaled
TO confiscatc onc-half or tho income of
her citizens. TO seize and take over all
railroads and other forms of public
transportation, To take from the con-
troll OF their owners the mines and
other forms of wealth
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-18
NOT ONLY CONTROLS BlT
DISTRIBUTES NECESSITIES

Germany has so socializod the re-
sources of the empire that she not
only controls the production. but also
the distribution OF the ncccsSaries OF
life. She issues bread tickets which
determine how much bread a man may
be allowed for a week She determines
the quantity of milk and amount of
butter that shall be allowed to given
family, and no man can kill his OWN
domestic food animals without Il Ii
cense from the government
My friends. We are facing serious
situation in this country. Grim. Wis
aged war has raised his wrinI<Icd front
and the most horrible aspect TO me
that will come from tho war will not
he so much the sacrifices that men and
women Will have TO make for thci-
country, for there is always a com
pcnSation for such sacrifices: but the
most serious situation in connection
herewith is the rapacity of private
greed that would trade upon the ox-
iEcncicS and necessities of the people
Z east into the throcS Of war and would
pile up individual fortunes at tho TX D.
pcnsc of the great masses of the poo
pic.
when VIC consider that the origin
OF wealth under organized. political
and Industrial society is beyond oucS
ton *ocial--that no man can amass
wealth on "A desert island or when ..,-
moved from the society of his fellow
man. and no man can enjoy wealth ia
Soliiudc--wc arc not surprised at the
| tendency OF modern society TO look ,hc
facts in the face and to demand OF
those who control wealth iha: :hcy
treat ii AS trustees for tho wholc pco-
pic.
vt does not take man with :; LONG.
vision to sec that unless those who
control the great aEgrcca;ionS OF
wealth. IN this country shall he rcSpon-
sirc and responsible Ia their puh,ic
trusts. tho same forces which have been
working TO SocialiZc the wealth of IT,.
old world will quickly cause II icyoiu-
/ ton in the ncW,
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-10
CHRISTIAN CHURCH TO BURN
MORTGAGE NEXT TUESDAY

AS the result of a whirlwirG cam
paign, the members of the Christian
church and their friends have raised
during the last thirty days $1,000 to
dear the PIPE organ of all indebted
ness. To celebrate te eYe4t they viii
meet next Tuecday eYcnia" to hun.
the notes that have been cancelled
The pastor, Rev. W. G. Conley, viii
touch the match to the paper, and Rev
c. r. Hudson, we'll known pastor Of tie
Pomona Christian church, will deliver
an address.
On February 18 DR.. Bruce Brown
already popular in El Centro from his
former work, will begin special meet
ings, to continue two weeks. D."
Brown is a preacher and lecturer Of
national reputation, and is sought con
stantly on the Chautauqua programs
He has just concluded a very success
full meeting with Rev. w. f. Crab
tree in the Central Christian church
of San Diego.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-10
SENATE COMMITTEE
REPORTS FAvORABLy
ON COMPULSORY BILL

Washington, Feb. 10-The Senate
military committee has favorably re-
ported the universal military training
bill, requiring all able bodied male
citizens between 10 and 26 to under
go period of six months military and
naval training, beginning next Janu-
Iary.
All youths who are able bodied and
without dependents, on reaching the
age of 10, will train six months, ac-
cording to the bill. A bill similar to
this measure, which the general staff
prepared, says members of religions
forbidden to bear arms will be trained
in the non-combatant branches. Ger
tificates will be issued to those COM
pleting the course. The employment
of men under 26 years without GER
tificates is prohibited, except in emer-
gency. The men will be allowed to
choose any branch they wish. After
training the men will be reserves un-
til % and will be liable for service in
case of defensive war.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-10
BATTLE ROYAL WAS
FEATURE OF EVENING

The battle royal last night at the
Imperial Athletic Club proved to be
one of the best features shown in box
ing circles in the Valley. Four negroes
and one white man entered the ring
and fought until there was the white
and one black left. They continued
to scrap until it was necessary to de-
clare a draw.
Red Parnell lost his bout with Joe
Daley when the referee declared that
Red had struck foul. This bout was
full of interest and might have ter
minated differently had not Parnell
accidentally got in low blow.
Joe Ferro, CREASED from head to
foot, won the decision over Fudge
Moore of San Diego. The two boys
fought four rounds of clever work,
the bout being declared to be one OF
the best witnessed in the Valley. The
club was filled to overflowing with
boxing fans, who anticipate further
bouts of the same kind.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-10
Ninstrels at Palace Tonight.

Culligan's Original Nashville Stu
dents, celebrated aggregation and
one of wide repute, does not need an
introduction, they are so widely known.
They have pleased vast throngs
throughout the state who have seen
and heard their Ragtime Band and
Old Plantation Minstrelsy.
They are the oldest minstrel show
en- route and the fact that they haVe
enjoyed eight years of continuous sue
cess is sufficient proof of their merit.
Each member Of the company is an
artist of high class and their enter
tainment consists of five distinct acts
at each performance, presenting Coy
Herndon, the world famous hoop roll
Ter Lee and Smith, the only real CO.
medians Morgan Brothers, noted mu-
steal artists.
The regular picture program will
begin at : o'clock. Minstrels at $50.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-10
STATISTICS
PROVE RAPID GROWTH

Freight statistics at Calipatria
show, as nothing else can, how sub
stantially the North End is develop
ing.
For September, 1916 a gain of 400
per cent is seen in freight business
at this point over the same month IN
1915.
For October, 1916, gain of 500
per cent is recorded over the same
month in 1915.
For November, 1916, gain of 240
per cent is shown over the same pc
riod a year ago.
For December, 1916, gain of 29O
per cent over the same month in 1915
is shown.
Passenger business for the four
months above named shows an in
crease of 10 per cent.
Calipatria serves territory of 10O,-
900 acres north of the Third Stand
ard, and all of 10000 acres south of
that line. It is throwing railroads
both to the east and west, with the
intention of maintaining this service.
It would be the part of wisdom to
tuy in Calipatria NOW, while prices
of both business and residence prop
erty are very low.
For further information, call on or
address, T. A. JOHNSON,
Selling Agent, Calipatria.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-10
At L. & S. Sunday.

"The Devil at His Elbow" a start
ling five-part Metro wonderplay IL
which Clifford Bruce and Dorothy
Green, two supreme dramatic artists
are seen in the stellar roles, will bt
the feature attraction at the l.. &
S. theatre tomorrow.
This production contains scores OF
big situations presented OH an elab
crate scale in genuine settings on New
York's waterfront on board big
steamer at sea, and on a submarine
obtained from the United States ma
Wy. The story was written by Aaror
Hoffman, who has written all the fea-
lures for Nine Petrova since she has
been appearing in motion pictures. II
deals with the subject OF drink and
its evil influence when taken by me-
Chanical engineer as stimulant to
continue in an almost superhuman en-
deavor to complete plans for a new
submarine. Mr.. Bruce has the role
of the engineer, while Miss Green
.nlavs the part Of woman of the wa
terfront. Both characters are drawn
with a master hand, and afford these
stars unbounded opportunity to display
their versatility and dramatic gifts.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-10
CALIPATRIA FARM LANDS ARE
THE CHEAPEST AND BEST IN
IMPERIAL VALLEY.
Construction Of New Railroad Caus.
ing Large Demand for Them.

The North End of Imperial VAL
Icy is now coming into its own and
this virgin soil which now has the
best of water facilities offers the
best opportunity either for an invest
ment or for profitable farming of
any section in the Valley.
This land has always been known
as the best in the Valley, but because
of the lack of water facilities these
lands have been held back, but now
they have been provided with the best
water system and farmers, knowing
that the soil is of the very best, are
apidly taking up these lands.
At present low prices and the pres
ent easy terms these farms will rot
last long and anyone who is think
ing of buying a farm should look into
this property.
The new Calipatria railroad is go
ing to make these farms very valu-
able and it is going to make of Cali
patria the greatest farming commu-
nifty in the Valley. Get in now while
you can take advantage of the easy
terms on which these farms are be-
ing sold. Call upon Mr.. H. H. Clark
at Calipatria, who is the agent for
these land lands, and let him show
you what is being accomplished here
today.-Ad.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-10
Methodist.

First NJ. E. Church, Sixth and Com
n1ercial streets H. B. Clark, pastor
Sunday school begins promptly at
Gas; J. G. Miller, superintendent.
Public worship at II; subject, "Kinshir
With Jesus" Junior League at 3
Miss Mary Miller and Miss Ruth
Waetherbee in charge. Epwortk
League at $50. This is splendid
service. Evening service at 1880
Subject, "The Way to the Father
Mid-week prayer service at 1870 Wed
nesday. The first 80 minutes will bl
given over to song, prayer and scrip
ture, and the remainder Of the time
will be used in continuing the study
Of Christian stewardship. You will
find a real welcome to all the serv-
ices Of the church.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-10
GERMANY IS SENDING
NOTE WITH VIEW Of
ENDING HOST|L|T|ES
(By United Press)

Washington. Feb. 10.-Germany is
sending note to America through the
Swiss minister here, suggesting that
the two governments get together and
straighten out the difficulties and re-
move the cause of possible hostili-
ties.
It is understood to propose that
America should suggest anything tend
ing to bring about negotiations on
summarizing. The Swiss embassy is
secretive.
President Wilson has directed the
Federal Trade Commission to imme-
diately investigate the high cost of
foodstuffs.