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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-18
SOUTHERN PRESBYTER|ANs
ELECT WELLS MODERATOR
Ballot, After Elimination OF
Three Others.
IN SESSION AT BIRMINGHAM
About $50 Commissioners In Attend
ancc DIR. J. Wilbur Chapman
Chosen to Similar Position by Cen
eral Assembly OF L. S. at Dallas.

BIRMINGHAM. ALA. May 17.--Rev
John Miller Wells, ID. D.. of Whining
ton y. c.. was elected moderator for
the ensuing year of the Southern Pres
byterian Church at its session here
to-day.
-, Ihree ballots were necessary. Rev.
w. *. Dobyns. d. d.. of st. Joseph Mo-
was eliminated on the first: Rev. T. H..
Walling. Of Columbia. sc. on the see
ond. and Rev. y. Il. Curry. -. d.. Of
Memphis. and DR. Wells ran OFF the
third, DIR. Curry getting ninety mine
votes and Or. Wells l29 The election
then was made unanimous.
When the nfty-seventh General AS
sembly of the Presbyterian Church in
the United States convened here this
morning at II o'clock. there were pres
ent commissioners representing eighty
six prcsbyteries constituting the six
teen synOds Of the assembly
The number of commissioners was
about 80. composed of an equal num-
Der OF ministers and laymen, the lat :
ter being elected from the ruling elders
in the presbytcrics.
The opening sermon was delivered
by Rev. G. w. Grafton. D. D.. the re-
firing moderator. DIR. Grafton is from
the Prcsbytcry Of Mississippi. and has
been pastor Of Union Church for forty
four years
Following the sermon. and the OBJ
servance Of the sacrament Of the Lords
supper. the assembly recessed until af-
tcrnoon.
At tho afternoon session the election
of officers taken up. Two tenn
porary clerks we're elected at this SOS
sion. and other items Of business trans
acted that arc necessary to the organ
ization Of the assembly Work on the
appointment of twenty standing com
mjttccs was begun. II was expected
this would extend well into the morn
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-18
Funernl OF Major snmuei Grim.

The funeral OF Major Samuel Griffin.
seventy-seven years old, who died at
his home in Bedford City on Wedncs-
day afternoon, will he conducted III
fedford City this afternoon at 4:S0
o'clock. Major Griffin, n veteran Of the
War Between the States. was n widely
known attorney of Virginia and for
mer president Of the Virginia State
Bar Association. His death followed
stroke Of paralysis.
Major Griffin served with great gall
lantry through the war, and was
brigadier-general in the Grand Camp
OF Confederate Veterans. For about
thirty years he was attorney for the
Norfolk and Western Hallway Com
pany. Major Griffin was elected Dresi-
dent of the Virginia State Bar Associa-
lion in 1913. and presided at its an
nual meeting at Hot Springs in August,
1914.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-18
At the Movies To-Day

BlUE:DlRD - Helen IIOlmes. iu
"'rhe RnIlrond Itnidcrs.' mud "Musty
suffer-" In .'wet and Dry"
ODEON-Aiice joyce md Harry
Mercy, Ia "The Courage of silence"
COLONIAL - June Caprice and
jane Lee. In "a Small Town Girl,
and '"rhe Fairy Godfather"
BIJOU-Blnnche Sweet, In ''fhe
silent Partner"
SIc'rOR-Pearl white, In "Mny
Bl0HSOm."
REN = Ruth Roland, In "rhc
DEVILS Buit."
ISIS-.Mlght and tho Mnn." with
Carmel Myer md Elmo Lincoln.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-18

Featuring the Isis bill to-day and
Tomorrow is the Triangle comedy
drama. Might and the Man" featuring
Carmel Mycr and Elmo Lincoln. the
thrilling narrative Of a young
giants rise in tho world. Lin
coin plays the part OF ~ physical cuI-
turc trainer at millioua Tres Sana-
torium. Among his patients is a steel
manufactures suffering with indigeS-
ton. BY a rigorous course Of exercise.
during which he rules his patient with
rod of iron. Lincoln gets the mil
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-18
AZ the O,icOn.

The Courage OF Silence" IN which
Alice joyce and Harry Morey. we'll re-
mcmbered as stars of 'Womanh God '
are the stars. will be shown at the
Odcon to-day only. This is tens"
production that should delight every
one so fortunate as TO witness il. To-
morrow Harold Lockwood ANA May AL
lson will be seen III The Promise"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-18
At the Colonial.

AT the Colonial to-day and to-
morrow June Caprice and little Jane
Lee. the most talented child artistic
now appearing in pictures. will be the
ro-Star in "A Small Town Girl a story
that has more than the ordinary
amount Of vital essence human appeal
The Fairy Godfather" a new two
reel Blackton country life feature will
be the added attraction
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-18

continuance was granted until
June when John g. Watkins and j.
G. Allen faced Justice Crutchncld in
Police Court yesterday. charged with
assaulting j.. G.. Bailey by applying a
compressed air hose to his body. Bailey
viii be under the care of "A physician
for two weeks longer. the court was
advised
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-18

lionaire in lighting condition. This so
plcascs the crstwhile dyspeptic that
he invites the trainer To his home.
There Lincoln succeeds in foiling the
plot OF foreign agents who attempt to
seal plans of Il submarine destroyer
which the manufacturer IL TO con-
Stru"t for the government During a
hight with the spies Lincoln throws
them. one by one. through "a French
window.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-18

AZ the BiJou.
Blanche Sweet and Thomas Mcig chan
are "o-StarS in The Silent Partner"
the fcatur. at the Bijou to-day and
tomorrow. This Is a splendid pro-
duction. with one Of the worlds great
est office boys one CT the partici-
pants This younestcr. fired from every
place he ever held in Los Angeles due
I" his practical pranks. Is SO we'll
known now that the only place he can
secure is in pictures. The children's
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-18
~. l.. Faulkner Injured.

EhLEIGH. y. O., May It'll. 7,
Faulkner. Of Ncwbern, here for tho
Elks convention. was injured in an
automobile accident this afternoon on
HiIlsboro street, in front OF ST Mary's
SCHOOL. He had three ribs broken.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-18
FUNERAL NOTICES

RLCHEs0N;SThe funeral OF MRS. LAURA
p: R1CHESON, formerly Laura u. Dunkley.
win take place from Billupss funeral par.
Tors, $500 :nst Marshall. SATURDAY. MAY
~, lel7; at o'clock y. NJ. 1nterment In
Loving friends. weep not for me-
- long to I've at rest;
How happy shall be
when piliowcd on my Saviors breast
Oh. tho hope. tho hope is sweet
TINA rnat We noop IN Heaven may meet.
Rest from palm and sorrow free.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-18
Mrs. Lucy jane Hiiisman.

Especial 10 The Times Dispatch.]
LYNCHBURG. VA. May l7.-Ars.
Lucy Jane Iillsman. wife of James n.
Hillsman, died to-day at her home at
Rice. Prince Edward County Mrs.
Hillsman was the mother OF II. n.
fiillsman. well-known merchant of
I.Ynchhurr
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-18

Il recognized standard feature which
created Il furnres Of comment when SEGA
here once before. Extra features viii
toe added To both bills. ~
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-18

matinee. with "Hansel and Grctcl" Will
be given tomorrow morning from 10
10 = o'clock.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-18
MISS Same DISPLACED
By MISS RUBENSTElN
Miss Wyatt Continues to Lead Con-
tcstnnts In Snmis GrottO Mny
Festival Preliminary.

Miss Evelyn a. Rubcnstein. Oakdale
APARTMENTS. yesterday developed con-
siderable voting strength in the
Queens Contest, and forced Miss Ruth
Same. 3iI East Byrd Street. out of
second place In the race. Miss Ruben
stein. who has been one OF the strong
est contenders for the magnificent
prizes offered by the SAINTS Grotto in
the preliminary feature of the mann
moth May Festival and Gala Week
which opens at Broad and Laurel
streets on Monday night. yesterday
registered the second largest vote
poiicd in the competition.
The record for tho most votes Sc
cured in single day still remains
with Miss Same, but that candidate
has been declining steadily since she
ieapcd into the lead, and now ranks
third. However, Miss Same is cx-
pected TO poll heavy votes during the
last few days OF the present week. and
II would not surprise her friends TO see
her again leading the list by Sunday.
Miss Helena wyatt, 5000 Monument
Avenue. yesterday succeeded in boost
ing her total OF votes somewhat. and
this morning continues TO top tho
standing column. Her advantage is by
no means commanding, however. for
the strength shown by Miss Ruben
stein yesterday indicates that she
probably will contest every point from
now on.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-01
STEEL MILLS NEED
SUPPLY IF fUE,
Administration Plans Modification OF
Priority Orders to Keep Work In
Progress on Government
Orders.

Washington, Oct. 3t.---Probably the
most critical situation the United
states fuel administration will have to
face was put up to IL yesterday after
noon by steel mill men. hard hit by
coal shortages. Some fifty steel COM
panies' representatives, each with a
! plea for early shipments of coal, con-
ferred with DR.. II A. Garfield and his
staff
The companies represented inciud-
ed practically the entire steel indus
try from Bethlehem and United
States steel down to TIE smallest mills.
Several declared they had been
forced to suspend operations because
o. lack of fuel, and others said they
had been forced to cut down produc-
ton.
Nearly all the companies represent
ed are at work on government con-
tracts, turning out ship plates, gun
parts, and other things absolutely Wit
al to the prosecution of the war
The fuel administration heard all
complaints out, and asked for sug-
gestious on methods of meeting the
shortage at the mills. At the con-
clusion of the session, the fuel ad-
ministration's plan of alternating con-
dttions was outlined briefly.
1t win consist of a modification OF
the present priority order that is clear
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-01

Continued from Page 0ne.)
pected of attempting to evade the
laws.
The number of arrests for drunk
fnness ana for violation of the pro-
hibition laws speaks we'll for the vigil
lance Of the police. IT also speaks
volumes for those who are exertiug
themselves TO supply the apparent de-
mand for liquor which is shown from
the recards In the express Offices
Whine one year is hardly long
enough to satisfy one as to ultimate
success of the prohibition laws, as a
whole, it has shown that much good
may result. Business people tell me
that they have seen welI-developed
Improvement in the physical condi-
ton OF the community
IF this can be observed in one year
what may it not be as the years go
hy3 We cannot say that the great
prosperity of this city during the past
ten years was due to the fact that
whiskey was sold here. That would
be absurd. Prosperity was on the
way and there was nothing to stop it,
1T will be shown In years TO come
that the prohibition laws accomplish
ed nauch toward the physical develop
ment OF the young of the present
day, for the abolition of the saloon
takes away a temptation that has
proven itself mighty strong in years
past"
Reports from sheriffs and city SER
geants throughout Virginia filed In
the Office OF the secretary of the state
board of charities and corrections in
dicare that the Jail population CT Nir-
ginia IS approximately one half of
that of last year Figures for October
are not yet available, but for Sep9em-
Der IL was shown that the entire iail
population OF Virginia was 1890 In
city jails there were 40S white and
ITO colored prisoners. white In the
counties there We're 22l white and 35l
coiored prisoners,
In the last month OF the last wet
year, October. 1918. the jail popula-
ton of Virginia was 3,I34, This fell
on rapidly with the adoption Of pro-
hibition.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-01

ing up troublesome conditions in the
northwest. In a general way the
mines and the railroads win be re-
questedstL cooperate In filing steel
mill orders for coal and coke, before
MOVING coal to other consumers.
An inventory of the steel mill needs
was begun today. and VIII be COM
pleted as .-apidiy as possible Each
mill will, supply the fuel administra-
ton with figures showing Its past.
present and contemplated require
ments OF coal. together with accurate
statements of amount now on hand.
In addition, each mill must set
forth a list of its orders, showing
what percentage of Its business is
being done for the government, and
what percentage for private firms.
When all this information Is compil-
ed, the fuel administration will have
the basis for it's priority order.
Mills working to 100 per cent ca
pacity on government orders, such as
ship plates. will get first call on coal
supplies. Mills not working to full
C, pacity for the government will be
ranked accordingly, grading from
95 per cent on down, Mills that have
no work for the governments war
needs, will get no coal until all other
mills have been supplied.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-01

London, october S1--There were
only minor operations in Flanders in
the last twenty-four hours The ger
mans did not renew their counter at
tscks giving the British ample oppor-
tuntty 10 consolidate their gains on
the tip OF Paschendalle Ridge. The
German guns. however. directed con-
siderable IRE against the British nd
vancnd positions.
The German war Office to-day nirri-
Mixed yesterday TrGlsa success say
ing weak spots IN The German line
were attacked, tEe British paying a
heavy toll without making material
WAins
In the Argonne the Germans deliv-
cred spirited attack on she French
lines around Bsreuiiies The poilus
threw them back, indicting heavy
Losses, Paris reports. German ilyers
again bomharded Dunkirk There were
no victims
Or the Russian front the Germans
renewed their efforts to fraterniaa
but violent fire from the Russian
guns pat prompt end te these at
tempis
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-01
PASSENGER A D YARD
MEN ASK MORE PAY

Chicago. October 31--IncreHses in
wages for $1,000 employees in passen-
ger and yard service will be prepared
tomorrow at meeting here and will
be presented to ali railroads in the
United States. The meetings will con-
sist OF the executive committees of
the Western and Southern associations
ef the brotherhood eft Railroad Train
men Order OF Railroad Conductors
and the Switching association, Strike
talk was ridiculed by the leaders. They
say no strike vote would be taken un-
less 1t was finally determined that the
brotherhoods and railroads could not
reach an agreement, This would not
be earlier than January they say
The three associations have sepa-
rately voted to ask for increases rang
ing from 20 to IS per cent. but they
win act jointly in all negotiations Be
sides the brotherhoods the members
of the switchmen's union on thirteen
roads have voted for so per cent in
crease. They VIII not go in with the
orothsrhoods. bur viii do their own
negotiating. The union has 1000
members
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-01

~ me country, at which resolutions
r9re adopted endorsing the policy OF
~ wrvernnaent sad piedging absolute
1oyalty and support of the war
The Osservafore Romano, which re-
necrn the attitude OF the Roman Holy
80 reminds Catholics that in the pres
mt stress and danger IL is the duty
~ Italian Catholics 20 prove CON
o4ientiously and voluntarily that they
know their duty as citizens
The Courier Della Bera, OF Milan
rays italy has been able to beat Aus,
tr1a ana feels confident that she wili
~ able TO beat hack the Germans,
while the Rome Tribune says Great
comfort IL felt that the allies have re-
nrcnded promptly to our call The
cause of Europe is being decided be
tween the Natisone and the lsonzo. The
unity OF the Italian people is accom-
pfished."
eecretary Lansing would not discuss
the details of the talk with the Italian
ambassador, but said that italy was
assured that this goEernmert was al
ready speeding mp the shipping prom
1cm an IL concerned aid to he given
by the United States It is presumed
also that IL had some reference TO the
manner in which the sass. Gee zoe Just
lent Italy by this country, was to be
expended
Has Sent All Coal Asked.
The fuel administration tonight de
uied k-owlcdee Of a coal shortage in
Italy. II there Is one. Il was said, the
administrator could not be held re-
srOnsihle, IS it hel aNcd all requests
for coal coullrg from Italy
DR.. r. A Garfield. fuel administra-
tor, said ne had not heard Of any de
lay in shipments of coal TO Italy
The normal rate of shipments 10 the
Italians has been Ice 0o0 tons month
". but in recent months this has been
Increased by $4,000 20 Is. 600 tons II
there in any delay In getting the coal
OF the piers, II WAS said. shipping
shortage must he held Responsible
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-01

faith that when you ret 70 France
you win do everything that = saksd
OF you. with courage and do Il well"
5, Just then another shell exploded
and sent UP It's spout OF water.
ut has been well said that the
marine corus neither soldier or sailor.
cannot be drowned at sea. nor van
uuished On land, nor followed In the
air. You will maintain this splendid
tradition" concluded the secretary.
The entire quota In Quantico camp,
more than 5000 men, turned out and
went through all their PAGES before
Secretary Daniels. infantry. machine
gun battalion and artillery. and stag
I'D a yertitable war game to prove
themselves ready for active service
overseas. Secretary Daniels express
ed himself as gratitled at their show
ing. He was also pleased with the
report by the chief medical offlcer
showi,r the camp records only .oo4
of per cent sickness. -
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-01
CAPTAIN FEATHEnSTON
DIES IN LYNCHBURC

Especial TO The Richmond Virginian.)
Lynchburg. Va. Oct, 3f.---Captain
J. G. Featherstop died tonight at the
residence of his son, near this city,
IN his eighty first year. He was a
native Of Alabama and raduate
OF the Kentucky Military institute,
lie served through the war as cap
tain Of Company r. Ninth Alabama,
VAS In the hattie OF the Crater, and
WAS wounded a. Gettysburg. He rep
resented Campbell equity three terms
in the state legislature, and was
prominently Identified with many
state organizations He is survived
by his wife and two sons--N Floyd
Featherston, Of Chicago. and n. c.
9, Featherston, of this city.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-01

away and threw up a great volume of
water
Il want to congratulate you boys"
the secretary said. ION getting Into
this favorite service At the same
time / congratulate the country, that
1t has a marine corps as efficient as
you have this morning shown your
selves to be. The country will have
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-01
MUTIsY REPORTED
AMONG GERMAN TROOPS

Amst erdsm, october si.---A mutlny
among German troops at BeverIoo Is
reported by the newspaper Les Nou-
Yelles The paper says the troops In
question when ordered To return to
the nring tine revoited. shooting at
their officers. wounding many. Other
troops it Is said. were summoned and
a miniature battle ensued between
them and the mutineers. The latter.
when finally overcome. were taken
away in cattle cars
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-01
The Weather
United States weather bureau.
Department OF AGricuisure.)
.s:::s.::.:,s,t:s:ss:

Forecast for Thursday and Friday:
Fer Nirginia-Fair Thursday and
Friday. not much change In tempera-
ture.
For North and South Carolina--Fsir
Thursday and Friday. slowly rising
temperature.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-01

Rainfall last twelve hours. .....-.
Rainfall last twenty-feer hours
yfScesS IN faiHIaff sinGe March Y
Excess in rainfall since Janu--
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-01
SIR THOMAS WANTS TO
BUY FAMOUS YACHT

Boston. Oct 51.--sir Thomas Lip
to tour times challenger for Amert-
cas- cup, wants to buy the schooner
America, which brought the cup from
England by her victory in 1857. He
cabled today to Hollis Burgess asking
price A New York yacht club is
also seeking the yacht for q commit
tee boat. 1t also has been proposed
to make her a marine museum.
A dispatch from Baltimore last week
stated the America was being dis
matted and would be used as q
freighter.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-01
Local Temperature yesterday.

10 noon temperature -...
r. VI. temperature e..........
+. N. temperature ......
Maximum temperature TO +, NJ.
Minimum temperature 10 5 r. NJ.
Mean temperature ....,.......
Normal temperature ...,.,.,.,
Deficiency In temperature ysster-
DAY .,................
Deficiency in temperature since
January Il
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-01
JOSEPHuS OAYIElS

CONTINUED from Page One.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-01
ARRESTS FIRST DRY YEAR

CONTINUED from Page One.)
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-11-15
CH A 2 T Z Z S.
Approved June 2Sth, 1917.

AN ACT to add an additional section to
Article 81 of the Annotated Code of
Maryland, title Crimes and Punish
ments,' subtitle Poison At
tempting to- said additional sec
ton to follow Immediately after
Section 400 of said Article and sub
title and to be numbered 409A.
SECTION l. Be 1t enacted by the Gen
eral assembly Of Maryland, That an ad-
ditional section be and the same hereby
is added to Article p of the Annotated
Code of Maryland, title Grimes and
Punishments, subtitle Poison-At-
tempting to, said additional section to
follow Immediately after Section 400 of
said Article and subtitle, to be numbered
4O9A, and to read as follows:
409A. Every person, his aiders and
abettors, who knowingly and wilfully
poisons, defles or in any way corrupts
or communicates the waters Of any well,
spring, brook, lake, pond, stream, river,
reservoir or other source of water supply,
or any tributary thereof, used or disable
for drinking or domestic purposes, by
means of disease germs or bacteria or the
insertion of any other poison or poison
GUS matter therein, or attempts so to do,
or conspires or connives thereat, and
every person, his aiders and abettors,
who, by like means, knowingly and will
fully poisons, defles or in any way cor
rupts or contaminates any drink, food or
food products or supply, or attempts so
to do, or conspires or connives thereat,
shall be guilty of felony, and upon con
vction thereof shall be subject to i'm
prisonment in the Penitentiary for not
more than twenty years, in the discretion
of the Court.
SEC. 3 And be it further enacted,
That this Act is hereby declared to be
an emergency law and necessary for the
immediate preservation of the public
safety, and being passed upon by yea
and nay vote supported by threeffths of
all the members elected to each of the two
Houses of the General Assembly, the
same shall take effect from the date of
its passage.
Approved june 9th, 1917.