The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-02
Petersburg
EXTREME HEAT PROVES
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HANDICAP TO WORK
petersburg, Va Aug Work at
camp Lee has been seriously handi-
capped during the last few days by the
extreme heat The 5000 men engaged
in construction work are but a mass
or sweltering humanity; four were
Frustrated by the heat yesterday and
several prostrations were reported to-
day.
yesterday and again today a practical
suspension of work for brief period
was necessary except in cases where
the rien were partially protected from
the broiling sun
According to war department officials
and the contractors, the camp is now
more than sixty per cent completed and
with relief from the heat promised
within the next few days. no doubt
Is expressed. but that construction
work will be completed by September
the first
DIR MARTIN RESIGNS
FROM EXEMPTION BOARD
DR.. Robert A. Martin. examining ply
sleian OF the Petersburg district ex-
emption board. telegraphed his resig-
nation as member of the board to
Governor Stuart last night
DR.. Martin explained that he did
not resign because of the arduous du-
ties, which he 10 called upon to perform
as member of the board but on ac-
count CT duties encountered upon him
as head of the local health department.
becance Ct the location here OF tn. ma
tional army camp. Governor Stuart
has not been heard from. but he Is ex-
pected to accept Or. Martins resiRna-
ton and appoint his successor within
the next few days
The exemption board has not yet
completed checking the official draft
numbers. but win finish tomorrow and
issue call Friday for the hrst 1855
men to appear for examination. EA.m-
nations are not expected to start until
Wednesday Of next week
MR. BROCkwELL HAS NOT
YET DECIDED AS TO OFFICE
James Brockwell. member of the
council from Fifth ward. who was ten
dered an offer of the office of chief
of police and J. G. Quarles. who was
elected a member OF the detective
force, at meeting OF the board Of
police commissioners last night. have
not fled formal notices Of their accep-
tance. Mr.. Brockwell, at present
member of the city council and Of the
state penitentiary board, stated today
that he would consider the offer day
or two before announcing his accep-
lance or rejection.
Colonel Merlin Maus. of the medical
corps, L. s. A. who has charge of
social conditions in cities In proximity
TO army camps. has been notified Of the
action Of the police board. The board
of police commissioners also adopted
a resolution At last nights meeting &C.
cepting the offer OF the federal govern
ment to lend the services of an expert
enced police executive to aid the Pc
tershurR chief In the discharge Of his
duties during the time that soldiers
are encamped at Camp Lee.
VERDICT RENDERED FOR
WORK ON JEFFERSON
Trial OF the suit Of W r. Turner
against Joseph L Rosenberg for ST.
AS SO FOR extra work done In the con-
struction OF the Hotel Jefferson was
concluded in the hastings court late
last evening with verdict for the full
amount with interest from the date
of completion Of the work. The plain
tir was represented by Messrs. Paul
Petit and Charles Hall Davis Motion
for a new trial will be argued by
Charles T, Lassiter for the defendant
at the September term of the court,
Sutherland--Auey.
The home of Mr. and Mrs J. Win
ston Sutherland. of the West End was
the scene at $50 o'clock this morning
Of q quiet but pretty wedding, when
their daughter. Mary Elizabeth. be-
came the bride of Mr.. Reuben Edward
Alley, prominent young resident of
this city. hold responsible position
with the Dupont company at Hopewen
The ceremony was performed by the
Rev Joseph r. Gresham. of City Point,
cousin OF the bride. After August 10.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alley will be at home to
their friends. 1oa n. West street.
Female Check Flasher.
Report was made to the police to-
day OF the operation here yesterday
of bold female check flasher. The
woman visited several stores. MADE
purchases and rendered checks In
payment in each instance receiving
more than fifty per cent Of the face
of the check In change. She is believed
II have left the city
Mrs. Mary Frances Best.
Mrs. Mary Frances Best. widow Of
". D. Best, died at l?:l5 o'clock this
morning at her home. 524 S. Adams
street. Mrs Best was In the seventy
hfth year OF her age. well known and
highly esteemed In the community.
She is survived by two sons and one
daughter, r, Howard and Edwin Best
and Miss Mary n. Best. all OF Peters
burg. Funeral services will be conduct
ed from the Washington Street Meth
odist Episcopal church at $50 o'clock
afternoon
Funeral Of Mrs. sarah Williams.
Funeral services for Mrs Sarah Will