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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-21
Dillsburg Campmeeting
Closed on Sunday Evening

Dillsburg, Pa, Aug. 21.-On Sun.
day evening the Dillsburg camp.
meeting closed after ten days ses.
sion. On Saturday afternoon a spe-
cial program with recitations ant
music, was given. The Rev. w. A
Dickson, of Chambersburg, made the
afternoon address.
On Sunday morning the Rev. Col
burn failed to get to camp and the
Rev. j. H. Young preached.
Eighteen members of the York
Third United Brethren Church choir
sang for all the services. The La.
dies Octet of Dillsburg was present
during the afternoon and evening.
The seven trustees of the Mt. Oil.
vet Campmeeting Association were
reelected for another year. L. A
Miller, of Harrisburg, was elected
Sunday school superintendent.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-21
ORPHAN SCHOOL
ANNUAL REUNION
Boys And Girls of Old Nc
Alister Institution to Meet
at Former Home

Marysville, Pa, Aug. 21.-J. Hor-
ace Mcfarland, of Harrisburg, and
Prof. william Meyer, of Freeburg,
will be the principal speakers at
the reunion of the Society of Nc
Alistersville Soldiers Orphans
school, 1S64-1869. The committee
in charge to-day announced final
preparations for the tenth annual
gathering, which is to be held on
the old schoolgrounds at McAlis-
terville Juniatas county, on We'd
nesday and Thursday. Several hun
dred old students are expected to
attend the event.
The officers are: President,
Francis A. Fry. of Newport; vice.
president, Edwin S. Arnold, ri Sec
ond street, N. E., Washington, D.
c.; secretary-treasure George w.
Givler, Tyrone, Pa.
Wednesday will be for the gath
ering of former pupils oe the school
and for getting acquainted. IN the
evening on the old schoolgrounds
good old-fashioned country corn
roast will be held. Dinner will be
served on this day as we'll as OH
Thursday in the Lutheran church by
the Ladies' Aid Society.
The second day has been reserved
for the speechmaking and other
commemorative exercises.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-21
GREAT REUNION
OF CANAL MEN
Employees of Famous Pennsyl-
vania Waterway to Meet
at Rolling Green Park

Marysville. Pa, Aug. Civ. c.
Fortney, president of the Pennsylva-
MIA Canal Employees Association to-
day announced extensive plans for
the annual reunion of boatmen, lock-
tenders and all others in any way
connected with the "Old Canal
pennsylvania CanaD. to be held on
Saturday, August 25. at Rolling Green
Park. midway between Sunbury and
Selinsgrove. The attendance of the
old employees on the canal is expected
to reach 1000. The days program
extends over a period of eighteen
hours, commencing at a. m. and
coming to a close at 10 p. IN.
The committee that has been ar
ranging for this event includes twen-
ty-four persons. 1t follows: Curt
Fortney. Morris Nagle, Parks Muir
tiff, Charles Barger. Joe Seaman, Clint
Probst, Charles Pressler. John Mon
tague, George Rider Had Smith, Marty
Horting, ]. c. Gaugler, Johnny Lam
dis, Dutch" Noll. Dal Gray. Rudy
Sechler, Oliver Rice. Edwin Charles,
Bill Logan. John Byers Reese Bar
tell, Charles Fritz, Bill Ungard, and
James Watkins.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-21
Two Carriages Wrecked in
Sunday Race Near Pen Mar

Waynesboro, Pa. Aug. 21.-A driv-
ing accident, near Pen Mar. resulted
in the breaking up of two vehicles
belonging to Mrs. Sheridan Cressler,
who conducts livery at the park,
and the injury of two women and
two men. Mrs. Cressler hired two
vehicles to ]. Earl Machen and Henry
Schen, of Baltimore, and they, in
company with two women, started
out for a drive to several of the
points of interest on the mountain.
Along the Buena Vista Springs road
they got into race, and eventually
collision. and all the occupants of
the two vehicles were thrown head
first into the road. Both women were
cut and bruised about the arms and
body, while the men escaped with
minor injuries. The vehicles were
almost reduced to junk. Mrs. Cress-
Ter is endeavoring to collect $50 from
the men for damages to the vehicles.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-21
Many Harrisburgers Spend
Pleasant Sunday at Cove

Cove, Pa, Aug. 21.-Mrs. H. e.
Grabill, of Wildwood cottage, made
a short visit to Altoona.
Mrs. Samuel Donnelly, Miss Gene
Springer and Miss Helen Gutwalt are
spending some time at Donna-Lee.
Mrs. Anna Wood, of Washington,
d. c., was a recent visitor at Tran
quill cottage.
Misses Lily, Henrietta and and Sue
Long, Catherine Macherman and
Mrs. Murray, of Harrisburg, were
weekend guests of Mrs NJ. c. Ber-
rier.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. G. Beck have re-
turned to their home at Harrisburg,
after spending several weeks at
Tranuilq cottage.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gilbert Roup and
Steese, Mrs. r. E. Sterringer, of Har-
risburg; Mrs. John McMorris, of
Delaware, Ohio, and Mrs. John Jones
of Philadelphia, spent Thursday at
Helena cottage.
Mrs. Bert Lightner has returned to
her home at Harrisburg after spend
ing some time at Helena cottage.
Mrs. John Aikens spent the week.
end at New Buffalo.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Smiley and
daughter, Louise, have returned TO
ing ten days at Larue cottage.
NJ. H. Shrenk and w. f. Arney,
of Philadelphia and Ellis Kremer, of
Harrisburg, were Sunday guests at
Larue cottage.
Mrs. Clara Charles. of Harrisburg,
is visiting at Nabot cottage.
Robert Eager, of Cherrycroft, is
at Ocean City.
Miss Elizabeth Shaver, of Middle
town, spent the weekend as the
guest of Miss Leah May Yocum, at
Helena cottage.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rodenhaber, of
15231s North Third street, Harris
burg, are entertaining at Maple cot
tage for ten days: Mrs. Colestock and
children, Peter Pendergast, Leo
Coyle, Count Buckle, Duke Harmon,
Mr. and Mrs. George Fleck and
niece. Miss Beverley Rodenhaver,
Buster Rodenhaber and Mrs. Fluff1e
Rodenhaber and children.
George and Charles Barnett and
Millard Greek spent Sunday at
Homestead cottage.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-21
Little Philadelphia Boy
Drowned in Susquehanna

Columbia, Pa, Aug. 21.-William
Bailey, nine-year-old boy, was
drowned in the Susquehanna river
here about 8 o'clock on Sunday aft
ernoon. With his mother, Mrs. De-
vine, of Philadelphia, and a younger
sister he had just arrived from that
city on a visit to his grandfather,
Peter Mccall. Taking the little girl
the boy went to the river to swim,
and going ahead of her. had plunged
into the stream. His little sister saw
him sink as he reached the bank and
notified : man who was some dis
tance away. The latter plunged into
the water and recovered the body,
but when brought to shore the boy
was dead.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-21

Harrisburg, are guests of Mrs. George
Davis, on the chautauqua grounds.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Wagner of
Harrisburg. motored here on Sunday
and spent the day with the Rev. and
Mrs. Scott Wagner.
DR.. and Mrs. Nathan C. Shaeffer and
family have returned to their home at
Lancaster after spending some time
at their cottage here.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. j. Babb. of Harris
burg. are occupying the Quigley cot
tage for the rest of the reason.
Miss Gladys Shellenberger is spend
ing the week with her aunt, Mrs. H.
Snavely, at Harrisburg.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-21
WILLIAMSBURG

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Davis of
Philadelphia, are guests of Mrs,
Davis parents, Mr.. and Mrs. E. C.
Miller.
Mr.. and Mrs. Allen Row and son,
Allen, are visiting relatives at Har-
risburg.
w. W. Watkins, of Millersburg,
spent Sunday with his parents, Eir.
and Mrs. Harrison Watkins.
Miss Barbara O'Neill of Newark,
N. J., is visiting her mother in Broad
street.
Arthur Evans and Miss Lizetta
Lederer, of Philadelphia, and w. Il.
Evans. of Lykens, spent Saturday
with town friends.
Prof. d. F. Deter, of Pittsburgh.
is visiting friends here and at Tower
City. M
Mrs. Samuel Fear. of wicontsco,
was a visitor at the home of James
Welsh.
Arthur Messner, of South Beth
| lehem, is spending his vacation with
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. William
Messner.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Sites, of I'd
dvstone, are guests of his parents,
DIR. and Mrs. G. M. Sites.
FIR. and Mrs. William Bottomley
and Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Mace
autoed to Herndon, on Sunday.
Miss Bessie Cramer returned to
her home at Philadelphia, after n
two weeks visit to her sister Mrs.
RJrney Gross.
| Miss Elizabeth Hartman, of Har-
rishurg, is the guest of town frien is.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Mace end
son, of Penbrook, are visiting at the
home of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Daniel Mace.
Miss Lucy Wolf and friend, Cf
Sansor, are spending some tirue at
the home Of Mr.. ard Mrs. Joseph
WCli.
Mr.. and Mrs. Homer, of WASH
irgton, ID. c., were weekend visitors
at the home of Dr.. and Mrs. II A.
Gnaffer.
Ecward and Michael Meehrn, Of
Shamolin, were called to the bed
side of their ncther. Mrs. John
Meehan. who is seriously i'll,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-21
MILLERSTOWN


Miss Laura Hunter, of Altoona,
and Miss Laura Crane, of Harris
burg, are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. John
Ward.
The Martin reunion was held at
Echo Grove, west of town on Thurs
day. A large number were present.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Coates and
daughter, Dorothy, are visiting rela-
tives at Chambersburg.
Miss Jessie Kipp is visiting her
sister, Mrs. ]. B. Parsons at Port
Royal.
Joe Mccoy and sister, Miss Emma
Mccoy, of Philadelphia, who spent
month here. have gone to Altoona
for a visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Mauk, of
Harrisburg. were recent visitors at
the home of D. NJ. Rickabaugh.
William Presley and daughter,
Verna, of Philadelphia, spent Sun
day with his sister, Mrs. Mary Meloy.
The Rev. c. Y. Hines with Mrs.
Hines and son, Kenneth, will leave
this week on q vacation and will
visit friends at Sunbury and Burnt
Cabins.
Mrs. Huldah Knight, who was
home on a two weeks vacation, has
returned to Duncannon.
Miss Maude Shower returned on
Saturday from visit to Bloomfield,
N. j.
Miss Mary Collins, of shamokin
spent several days with her grand
mother, Mrs. Mary Collins.
Mrs. j. S. Heffner has returned to
her home at Pittsburgh, hitter a
visit of several months with her
aunt, Miss Nan Hough.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-21
RED CROSS CHAPTER BUSY

Carlisle Pa, Aug. 21.-With a
house-to-house canvass in progress
and nearly every woman in the town
using knitting needles. the great
drive by the Carlisle chapter of the
Red Cross TO furnish the 700 quota
of articles required for immediate
shipment abroad is in progress. The
headquarters of the local organization
is hive of industry and forty skilled
knitters work in relays assisting
classes of amateur helpers.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-21
LATE NEWS FROM THE CUMBER
Three Hurt When Auto
Upsets at Railroad Crossing

Mechanicsburg. Pa, Aug. 21.-A
Sunday morning automobile accident
occurred at the crossing at the east
end of town. Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
BaTlup and their son. Charles, and his
wife and three children were coming
the tracks of the Cumberland Valley
Railroad Mr.. Barlup Sr. who was
driving the, car. lost control of the
machine and II ran on the tracks and
turned over. pinning all underneath
except one child. Mr. Barlup suffered
q badly confused right arm and head
his son had his left shoulder dislo-
Gated and Mrs. Barlup's right wrist
was broken: The others in the party
were slightly cut and bruised. They
are all residents of Camp Hill.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-21
CLASS OE FOURTEEN

Columbia, Pa, Apg. 21.-Fourteen
young men and women were grad
uated from the Teacher Training
Glass in Salome United Brethren
Church Sunday night at the second
annual commencement exercises.
An elaborate service was held and
the pastor, the Rev. B. H. Balls
baugh, teacher. presented the diplo-
mas. A feature of the service was
a vocal solo by Ephraim Morton.
Two women and one man will enter
the Seal Course Glass.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-21
WILLIAM III. CRTN DIES

Waynesboro, Pa, Aug. 21.-Wil-
liam H. Crum, one of Waynesboro's
oldest residents. died at his home
here, aged 81 years. He had been
in bad health since July 2, when he
had fall which was later followed
py stroke of paralysis. He was
born in Washington county, Mary
land, and was miller until eighteen
years ago, when he moved to
WaYneSboro.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-21
SUBURBAN NOTES
nUNCANNON

The union picnic of the Sunday
schools held at Bear Den grove, in
Wheatfield township, on Saturday
was well attended.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Lehman, as
the guests of their daughter and hus-
band, Mr.. and Mrs. Grant Willis, of
Harrisburg, enjoyed an automobile
trip to Harrisburg and Hershey.
After being idle for two weeks to
give the employees their annual va
cation, the Good Intent shirt factory
was put into operation again yester-
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. \. Harman, of
Pitcairn, were weekend guests of
relatives.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-21
RECKLEss DRIvING BANNED

Newport, Pa. Aug. 21.-Noisiness
and reckless driving on the part of
automobilists and motorcyclists must
come to an end as the result of a
new borough ordinance just promul-
gated by Burgess Charles E. DeLan-
cey. The notice prohibits open cut
outs in the borough. besides placing a
ban on reckless driving.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-21
MRS. ANNIE EIsLEY DIES

MechanicsburS, Pa, Aug. 2U.-Mrs
Annie Eisley, widow of Adam Eisley,
died on Sunday morning. in her
eighty-second year. She is survived
by three sons, John, Henry and Sam
uel Eisley. all of Mechanicsburg. She
was a member of the Evangelical
Church. Funeral services will be held
tomorrow afternoon at the home Of
her son. Henry Eisley, with whom
she made her home. in West Simpson
street at 1 o'clock. Burial at Evan
gelical Cemetery at New Kingston.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-21
HURT IN AUTO COLLISION

DlIIsburg, Pa, Aug. 21. = John
Hostler suffered serious injury on
Sunday evening while returlgng from
camp. He was riding with his SON
in-law, William Flicker, in IN auto
mobile and while crossing the state
road about a mile north of Dillsburg
the auto collided with another car
coming toward town. Both cars
were somewhat damaged but were
able to resume their journey. Mr..
Hostler lives at Mount Pleasant.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-21

THE REV. GEORGE w. GENSZLER.
Columbia, Pa, Aug. 21.-The Rev.
George w. Genszler, pastor. of st.
Johns Lutheran Church surprised
his congregation on Sunday morning
by reading his resignation which is
to take effect October l. He has ac-
cepted a call to the pastorate of a
wealthy Lutheran congregation in
the suburbs of Milwaukee, Wiscon-
sin. The Rev. Genszler has been
pastor of st. Johns Church for the
past nine years and in that time the
membership increased from 425 to
$50. Recently he made a lectur-
ing tour in the west and it was
while at Milwaukee that he received
the call
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-21
CENTRAL MANOR CAMPMEErING

Marietta, Pa. Aug. 21.-Central
Manor campmeeting. which opened
Sunday night, drew a large crowd,
and many have taken up boarding on
the grounds. This is one of the larg-
est camps in Lancaster county, and is
under the auspices of the Churches OF
God. The Rev. Ira A. Mcdonald, of
Mount JOY, is spiritual director and
the Rev. Newton DENNY of Colum-
bia is assistant
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-21
DILIlSRURG

Mrs. H. NJ. Evans after suffering
for several weeks with a swollen
face the result of an infected tooth
on Saturday was taken to the Har-
rilsburg Hospital and had the bone
scraped in an effort to relieve the
trouble.
Charles Shelter and family, of
New Bethlehem, are guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Joseph Shelter.
Clarence Bushey and family, of
Camden, N. J., are visiting friends
here.
James Trostle, son of Mr. and
Mrs. William Trostle, is home from
the Niagara Officers Camp for two
weeks. Mr.. Trostle was commits
stoned a second lieutenant and will
shortly leave for the training camp
at Annapolis Junction, Md.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-21
MRS. ANNA l.. WALKER DIES

Mechanicsburg, Pa, Aug. 21.-Mrs.
Anna L. Walker, of West Keller
street, died at Carlisle on Sunday
morning. She was a member of the
Presbyterian Church. Funeral serv-
ices will be held at the home of her
mother, Mrs. Grunder. West Keller
street. tomorrow afternoon at 3
o'clock. She is survived by her
mother and one brother. Harry Grun-
der. of New York City. Burial will be
nliAta q
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-21
sENTENCED BY COURT

Sentences yesterday by Dauphin
County Court follow: Martin Pow
ers, larceny, sent to Huntington;
Albert Lewis, felonious entry, sent
to Huntington; John Sullivan, lar
ceny, $40 and one month; William
Lewis $5 fine and three months.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-21
HALIFAX

Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Hoffman, of
Harrisburg, were Sunday visitors at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. James M.
Hoffman.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Reisch, of Will
Transport, and Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Reisch and sons. of Harrisburg,
visited Mrs. Ellen Reisch on Sun
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. w. Bressler, of
Norristown, visited at the home of
his brother, Ryan Bressler,( rover the
weekend.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wallace Calder, of
Steelton, spent Sunday visiting Mrs.
Calder's mother, Mrs. Ellen Bishoff.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Miller, of
Millersburg, were weekend guests at
the home of his mother, Mrs. Jane
Miller.
Mrs. Charles Still, of Hummels-
town, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Will
liam Jury.
Mrs. C. R. shope and Mrs. NJ. E.
Benin are visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
Lester r. Jackson at New Brighton,
Beaver county.
Mrs. ]. c. Westfall, of Marysville,
was the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. CIV.
Westfall on Sunday.
Mr.. and, Mrs. H. b. Spahr, of Har-
risburg, visited her father, John
Crater, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. James NJ. Chubb, of
Millersburg, visited Mrs. Mary Trout
man. Sunday.
Luther Loudermilk was home
from Steelton with his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. L. C. Loudermilk, over
Sunday.
John Fetterhoff, of Lucknow, spent
Sunday with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Abram Fetterhoff, in Halifax
township.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Lyter, OF
Dauphin, were Sunday guests of Mr.
and Mrs. Charles Bailetts.
Mrs. Charles Enterline, of Harris
burg, is visiting her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas Smith.
Mr.. and Mrs. David G.. Sweigar6
were guests of Mr.. and Mrs. w. L
Matchett at Millersburg, on Sunday
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-21
NAME AUDITORS

The Dauphin County Court yester-
day appointed Nathan Houtz and
Jacob Genres township auditors for
Rush township to succeed Richard
Budd and Francis Linns, respect
iVelY.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-21
COMMUNITY PICNIC

CARLISLE, Pa, Aug. 21.-Plans for a
community picnic. the first in many
years, are being considered here. The
affair will be held within few weeks
at Boiling Springs Park under pres
ent plans and is fathered by the re-
cently-formed Retail Grocers Associa-
tion of the town. who plan to pro-
vide the majority of sports and
amusements for the day.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-04
N. C.-PATTtRS0N BUYS
PATTERSON PROPERTIES

NJ { Patterson has secured all the
franchises and properties of the Pat
terson Brothers Tobacco company,
whose plant is located on Main street.
between Twenty and Twenty
sixth streets y deed OF bargain and
sale was 4ted in chancery court yes
terdsy by which the property is Sc
cured through Eugene c. Massie, spe-
cial commissioner. for s10Q, Gee. Fol-
lowing this transaction deed of
trust was fled by Mr.. Patterson con-
yeying several pieces Of valuable prop
erty in trust to the American Trust
company. for s125.ooo. This latter
property embraces parcels at Via
Place, Sink Pocket. or Patterson ave-
nue., Grove and Morris avenues and
other points.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-04
MERRITT ON CHRISTIAN
SCIENCE BOARD

Boston. Aug. 3-Edward A. Mer-
rift. OF Cleveland. o, has been made
a member of the Christian Science
board OF directors. according to an
arno Jncenent frbt1 m office Of ;he
Christian Science Publishing society
today 1t is the first election to the
board of directors since the early
organization OF the First Church Of
Christ, Scientist. the mother church.
in this city. Mr.. Merritt is identified
with large business interests in Ohio
and for five years served on the Ohio
committee of publications the church.
Other announcements are:
William i. Mckenzie has beeA
elected editor of the Christian Science
Journal, Christian Science Sentinel
and Der Christian Science.
John r. Watts. of Louisville, Ky.
a graduate Of the. University OF Louis
vile. has been elected manager of
the Christian Science Publishing
society.
David b. Ojgcn. Of milwaukee,. and
one of the first organizer OF Christian
Science churches in Tacoma Wash,
and Portland. ore. and Lamont Row
ldns. Of Chicago. have been elected
trustees of the Christian Science Pub
fishing society to succeed MIR. Nc
Kenzie and Mr. Merritt, respectively.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-04
iflH{IlL Ct. REP.RI


~t.nele ice" cannon. both Repnh4-
rfsnx com era;f3igtysai 2tTtf aouofere74Ha
cup3tr,;tfc.. Roth spoke against WA r
Commute Kahn SAYING this was the
time ia hfrvc confidence in the presI
den, ard Cannon that a war com
,,ittAe I'D no good in Lincoln s time
The final vote on the acceptance OF
the report was ISL to o The ohtec-
ron Of Powers was based on the
ponerena section which regulates
eoal and coke through the federal
trade commission Senators Kenyon,
Chamberlain. Warren and Smith. OF
So,,th Carolina all members ot the
conference com r4ittee, sat on the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-04
MRS, WILSON SEEOS
Gifts To RUMANIA
Cabinet Ladies Busy sewing For Red
Cross-Eospital Garments In
gage Their Efforts.

Washington, Aug, 3.~-Mrs. Woodrow
wilson has sent to the queen OF Ruma
MIA a special gif, OF hospital garments,
They are the tandiwork OF the presi-
dents Wife and Miss Helen Woodrow
Bones the chief executives cousin
The Red Cross commission now on its
way to Rumania has the package.
Since the declaration OF war both
Mrs Wilson and Miss Bones have been
making hospital garments for the
American Red Cross. 4 previous in
Stanment OF their work, consisting OF
sheets, inflow cases and pa tamas, was
distributed to the societies OF Eng
land. France. italy and Canada.
Mrs Thomas Il. Marshall, wife OF
the vice. president, organized the wives
ot the senators and they have been
u Getting weekly to sew for the Red
Gross Mrs Franklin X, Lane, wife
of the secretary of the interior. or
eani-el the women Of the interior de-
partmaut Mrs. William @. McAdoo
has organized women Of the treasury
department.. Mrs Robert Lansing wo-
men of the state department; Mrs.
David Franklin Houston. women Of the
agricultural department, Mrs, Newton
u. Baker. women of the war depart
mont and Mrs. Josephus Daniels, wo-
men of the navy department.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-04
WANT ASSESSMENTS
CUT TO 30-CtNT RATE

number OF stockholders of the
Merchants National bank yesterday,
through Page and Leary. filed petit
lions in hustIngs court for correction
OF erroneous tax assessment on their
holdings. following an opinion of this
court recently handed down that the
city had no right to assess taxes
against the stock Of banks above the
amount fixed by the legtslature-30
cents on the hundred dollars. The pc
utoners were docketed and continued
ifor nearing at the next term of court.
Those whose petitions were docketed
were: George Cole Scott, John Kerr
Eranch. F. w. Scott, r B. Scott, Pran-
ces b. Scott, John A. Branch, Sarah
X. Scott, Margaret A Glasgow. Leigh
'R. Page. NJ. c. Il Munford. executor of
b. K. Munford. SalIe Il McAdams, NJ
Marcuse, Mary W. Scott, Blythe w.
Branch. f. k Branch. NJ. G Branch
and Mary Scott Campbell
: The city VIII take an appeal upon
1.-THE opinion Of Judge Richardson. and
II Is believed the upper court will
render a decision before these petitions
are heard.