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Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1917-12-20

price for sugar, please warn them
that they must put their price
within that figure; and, if fhey
persist in profteering after hav-
ing been warned by you, please
report the name and circumstance
to me promptly.
We desire to call attention to
another condition. We have had
information leading us to believe
that a number of consumers have
purchased sufficient -four to last
them until next harvest and are
laying in more than their pro
rata share of the supply now be-
ing furnished to this county. The
Food-C Control Law is designed to
prevent, and does forbid, hoard
ing by consumers and individuals
as much as by dealers; and this
office desires any definite inform
alton it can secure regarding
this practice. You will under
stand, of course, that the producer
of wheat and other food products
is privileged to have it ground
and to keep it in his hands as he
desires; but, after it passes from
the hands of the producer, it is
under the Food Administration
and it is imperative that no hoard
ing is allowed. .
Food commodities, where held
by consumers or dealers in
amounts greater than their re-
quirements for a reasonable per-
iod, are subject to confscation;
and we do not hesitate to say to
you and you need not hesitate to
pass the word along that those
who attempt to hoard foodstuffs
and thereby disarrange the whole
food situation in the country will
be dealt with promptly and Wig
orously.
In any expression regarding
this matter, be careful to make it
clear that the actual producer is
excepted in so far as those pro-
ducts raised by himself are con-
cerned.
| do not believe the trouble
complained of will arise through
any mer chants in Richmond
County; but, if it should, | should
thank you to advise me promptly
so that the proper remedies may
be applied.
w. N. EVERETT,
County Food Administrator
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1917-12-20

GRUM8LING is wasted energy.
The sun becomes clouded, figu.
ratively, and the foolish give up
in despair, but the optimist and
cheerful know that behind the
clouds the sun still shines. Get
the 'optimist' habit right now.
The Christmas season means too
much for one to carry a crouch.
Remember this beautiful stanza
from Eugene Field?
Its the songs We sing
And the smiles we wear,
That's amakin' the sun shine everywhere
Whatever the weather may be-"
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1917-12-20

Many folks are paying no more
attention to the warnings of Mr..
Hoover than the ancients did to
Father Noah, more is the pity.
And now with coal, wood and SUI
gar scarce they are in the same
predicament as those self same
ancients who laughed at Noah
and who were left with no ground
upon which to rest the soles OF
their feet.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1917-12-20

AN ole English saying is "As
many mince pies as you taste at
Christmas, so many happy
months will you have" Pretty
bad advise togiveto some folks
to already large eaters and to
those who haven't the price
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1917-12-20

THE moral yardstick your
neighbor uses on you is in exact
proportion to the one you use on
him. Lay aside real and imagin-
ed grievances, certainly during
the Christmas season, and dwell
in unity and brotherly love.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1917-12-20
ROCKINGHAM
P o S T -- D is P AT c H
Isaac s. London
EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR

The Post established January 9Th, 1909
The Dispatch established Jan. LIST, 1916
Bought by Isaac S. London in Novem-
Der, 1917, and consolidated under name
of Rockingham Post-Dispatch Dec. LIST,
1917, with first issue Dec. 9th, 1917.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-02
SHIP THEIR
49,
GUNS To OGLETHORPE
Detail Under Lieutenant John It.
Wood Goes Forward With
Equipment.
BATTERY AWAITING ORDERS
Service Is Held Mt Armory by Rev.
James Power Smith, ID. DAN
other Company Of Maryland Sol
diers Expected Hero To-Day.

A detail Of Ave men from the Rich
moud HowitZers, in charge of Lieuten-
ant John T. Wood. left Richmond for
Fort Oglethorpe. Ga. late yesterday
afternoon on special train bearing
the Howitzers' sunrcry equipment.
The orders for the movement were re-
cctsed AT 10 o'clock yesterday morn
ing. and with this step taken. orders
for the command 10 proceed 20 Fort
OElethorpe for training prior TO en-
barkation for the firing line in France
are nlonentarily expected.
Owing 10 the sudGenncss OF the or
der. but small gathering was on
hand a, the Norfolk and Western sta
ton when the frs, contingent; o.
Richnond's fighting forces departed.
and the majority OF these were rela-
tives of the men who were leaving.
The personnel ot Lieutenant Woods
6tail is F. ". Fsbe-. ]. c. stone. l.. W.
solomon. z. 8 Abbott and J. {. Hum
bert
Prior TO the departure G. the guards
men. Rev. James Power Smith. D. D.
Hrho was al aid o. General Sionewall
jackson, conducted = sho.: service st
the Eowit-s.s' Annoy.
we expect 20 leave now az any
moment stated Captain William ".
Myers. ot ;Ae EoUi;zess, las, night.
but before We So We van; eighteen
-
our command
HOPE TO LEAVE HERE
WITH RANKS FILLED
The HoEiIse-s have always been a
volunteer organization. and we earnest
~ desire that il remain one. Twenty
three OF our men were lost IN the Fed
eral muster, and. while a Few % their
places have been .lled, there is room
for more volunteers. ! hope tina: when
the Eo~itzers depart the ranks Will be
alled-"
The troops on guard duty around
Richmond will be re-entorced today
by Company l. Fifth Maryland ReGi-
ment- in command OF Captain Brooks
IS. Carter. Company is part ot the
third battalion OF Maryland guards
men which is nov on duty here.
4 dispatch from Baltimore last night
stated that Company L and the head
quarters and supply companies are the
only attachments of the regiment now
remaining in Baltimore, and thei.
movement south is expected at an
early date.
Sunday was comparatively quiet in
local recruiting circles, no enlistmcnts
being recorded in any OF the branches
of service. Last week saw recruiting
at what was probably its lowest stage
since the present emergency arose. but
indications are that the coming week
will see decided change.
In an effort TO bring :heir commands
10 war strength, both the Blues and
the Grays will send out recruiting de-
tails TO surrounding localities. Nearly
300 men are needed by the two or
carnations.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-02
MAYOR JESTER MAY NOT
BE ALLOWED TO SERVE
LynchbnrC's Youthful Executive Tele-
graphs Governor That He May
Himself ISc Drafted.

The fact that Rcyston Jester. J-.,
Mayor Of the city of Lynchhurg, is
within the military ages prescribed
by the selective draft act and is liza
BILE to service in Uncle Sans over
seas forces. is causing the young Mayor
doubt as 10 the propricty of his scrv-
ing on the local exemption board Of
his city. TO which ne has been appoint
cd by Governor Stuart.
The Governor however, has advised
Mayor Jester 10 accept membership on
the hoard and serve until il is cstab-
lished definitely whether city and coun-
~ officers viii be exempted py the
President. as class. Jester wired tho
Governor the facts in his case and
asked his counsel as 10 what course he
should pursue.
Lynchburg's chief executive has just
attained his twcnty-ciEhth year. though
he mas served tho city as Mayor for
about four years. l; is doubtful that
a city OF Lynchhurg's size and i'm
portance ever HAD I. Mayor so young
as was Jester when he assumed the
reins of government in the iii CITY.
Perhaps his very youth, coupled with
unusual natural ability. is responsible
for the reputation hc bears Of being
"a live-wire Mayor"
Mayor Jester is AN alumnus OF damn
den Sidney College, having entered
that institution az q sophomore in the
fall Of 1906. a few years later he
matrlculated at Washington and Lee
University, where in the due course
Of time he graduated from the Law
school. His ability as lawyer and
an executive soon became evident, and
he was elected Mayor of his native
city at the youthful age OF twenty.
four.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-02
MANY PETITION FOR
SKlP-STOP ON CAR LINES
Want Service Speeded Up In Heniden-
tinl Sections by stopping Only
Mt Alternate Corners.

Preparations arc being made by the
Virginia Railway and Power Company
to apply to the City Council for per-
mission TO try out the ''skip-stop" sys-
TEN. which has been adopted in many
OF the larger cities OF the country and
found to be success in speeding up
the service rendered.
Patrons OF the traction company arc
urged, by big placards conspicuously
posted on all Of its cars. TO write the
company or their representatives, in
the Council III they wish quicker SER
vice, which would be afforded by the
Inauguration of the "skip-stop'' plan.
Recently a petition made by the
power company to give the "skip-stop'
system A trial on its Main street line
was rejected by the Council. 4 huge
petition. which was sent to the Coun-
Gil. signed by people advocating the
change, il was discovered. was signed
by men and women in many cases who
did not use the Main Street line. and in
some instances did not reside In the
city, and some OF them did not even
live in Virginia.
The program now outlined would
provide for the "skip-stop," which
means that cars would stop at every
other corner only in the residential
sections. 1t would not he attempted
in the business areas.
Rlch'tond people VIII soon nave an
opportunity of seeing the skip stop
In full operation. Under the new re-
routing ordinance the power company
will be allowed to inauSurate the
"skip-stop" on the Barton Heights.
Ginter Park and Lakeside lines Resi-
dents Of the Northside expressed them
selves as in favor of the plan. and the
Council thereupon agreed to permit
1t by making it franchise require
ment.
1t is held that the system does not
operate in the least to the inconve-
nience of the public. but. on the con-
trary, affords spcedier service.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-02
AYLOR AND MARLOWE
HELD FOR INVESTIGATION
Gave Age as Twenty-Onc When Apply
ing for Jobs, but Failed TO
Register.

c. G. Aylor. giving his age as eigh-
teen years. and y. V. Marlowc. who
gave his age as twenty years, were
arrested at Second Precinct police sta
tion yesterday and charged with fail
ure to register for the draft on June 5.
Ayior and Marlowe formerly worked
for the Virginia Railway and Power
Company. and At the time OF getting
employment, are said 10 have given
their ages as twcnty-one years.
Yesterday they appeared at Second
Precinct Station in regard to a charge
OF larceny they had preferred against
n former occupant Of their rooming
house at ol20. Floyd. Avenue.
In line with an established custom.
both were asked hy Sergeant Ciarkson
and Patrolman Flournoy il they had
registered. They stated that it had not
been necessary, as they were under
age. Knowing that Aylor and Mar
lowe would have had 10 be OF age, or
at least to have claimed TO be. 10 Sc
cure employment by the street car COM
pany. it was decided to hold them for
investigation.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-02
BODY is RECOVERED
George II. Napier, of south Richmond
Meets Death in Wreck on
Scaboard.

The body of George r. Napier. forty
four years old. of 214 West Twelfth
Street. South Richmond. who was in
Etantly killed Saturday morning In the
wreck on the Seaboard Air Line Rail
road Company, near Franklinton. n. c..
will be brought to Richmond this
morning at 7:55 o'clock. The remains
we're not recovered from the wreckage
until late yesterday afternoon.
The funeral will be conducted from
the home this afternoon at 4 o'clock
and the interment will probably be in
Riverview Cemetery.
Mr.. Napier. who was a wideIy-known
and well-liked railroad man, has made
his home in Richmond for number Of
years. and had only been transferred
to the run which resulted in his death
the previous night. He is survived by
his wife. five children. Roy l. Napier
and Misses Lucille. Eloise.i Florence and
Edna Gopher. and one sister, Mrs. Mar
tin Shant. OF Chula, Va.
Reports reaching Richmond last
night were to the effect that wrecking
crews were rapidly clearing the tracks
OF the debris. but that the wreckage
had burned for some time. The trains
were heavily loaded with vegetables.
which were piled many feet high
around the shattered box cars.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-02
John Barleycorn
Now Alien Enen1u
One Quart ProOision Withdrawn,
and Former Welcome Guest
Is NoW an Exile.

John Barleycorn. the stormy petrol Of
war legislation at the nations Capitol
and the boon companion OF many of
the nations patriots. will be regarded
hcnceforth by Federal officers in Eir-
Einia as an "alicn enemy" Orders have
gone out that he is to be captured
wherever found. Trial will depend
upon who finds him. In ninety-nine
cases out of 100. it is two-to-one bet
that he will receive that consideration.
but not by jury.
Driven years ago from his strong
holds in the country districts of the
State. the ancient friend of Virsinians
and their forbearS found. until Novem-
DER l, last year, a temporary abiding
place III its cities. where country
friends who refused to sever diplomatic
relations foregathercd to do him honor
Finally he lost caste in the glare OF
the white light. and was forced. except
AZ stated intervals. to take up his res
ldcnce beyond the borders of the State.
Then the Federal government steps
In and says. in the language of the
Reed amendment that John Barleycorn
III those States where diplomatic rela-
tons with him have been partially
severed. must after July ]. be consid-
cred persona non grata. Virginia BY
the sovereign act of her peoples had
given him simply a one-quart status,
which. in very truth, is a poor standing
for lifelong guest.
Thus passes out Of the life OF Vir-
Einia John Barleycorn, honored friend
OF Bobby Burns and the daily COM
panion OF more Nirginians than will
live in the next century. True. II is
that he may come again in ones own
personal baggage. be struggled in or
come tucked away in the hin pocket
OF a trusted friend. but that is not the
way the sworn ally of the earlier Nir-
Einiaas was wont to make his visits
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-02
HOWlTzER ASSOCIATION
PLANNING RECEPTION
Meeting of Ex-Artiilerymen Called for
Tomorrow Night ut Armory
on Eighth street.

Meeting of Ex-Artiilerymen Called for
To-Morrow Night at Armory
on Eighth street.
The Richmond Howitzer Association
will hold an important meeting at the
Howitzers' Armory, on Eighth Street.
at $50 o'clock Tomorrow night. and
all members are urged to be present.
Not only is the attendance of associa-
ton members desired. but an invita-
ton Is likewise extended to former
members of the Howtzers who are not
affiliated with the association, as the
items to be considered call for CO.
operation of all who are. or who have
been. connected with the battery.
1t is planned to entertain the Howitz-
ers prior to their departure for Fort
Oglethorpe training camp, and it is
intended that arrangement will he
made accordingly at Tuesday nights
meeting. In addition, the question of
forming home defense league from
the ranks of former members of the
Howitzers will also be brought up.
The Howitzer Association is also con-
sidering plans to keep in touch with
families of those members of the COM
mand who will be called into active
service. While all Of the Howitzers
who have dependents have been mus
tered out of service 1t is realized that
developments might arise which would
necessitates assistance for the families.
not at this time dependent. of men who
are soon to be In the field.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-02
INSTRUCTIONS FOR MAILING
TO SOLDIERS IN FRANCE
Letters Bear Ordinary Home Postage
and Are Addressed to -Amcrlcnn
EIpcditionary Forces"

Almost coincident with the arrival
OF the first contingent OF Ameri-
can troops on foreign soil. the Post
Office Department issued instructions
yesterday for the handling OF mail
matter TO the soldiers that letters from
relatives and friends al home may be
forwarded TO the standard bearers Of
the Stars and Stripes in the great war
without delay. Directions for the
handling OF this matter, together with
the proper form TO be used IN ad-
dressing letters. have gone forth to
every village and hamlet in the coun-
try.
PostmasterG Burleson's bull
!etin containing instructions TO post
masters is as follows:
"Postmasters are informed that let
ters. postcards and printed matter
originating in the United States or any
OF its possessions for transmission to
the United States EXpeditionary Forces
in Europe are subject TO the United
states domestic classification. condi-
tons and rates OF POSTAGE; and let
ters, postcards and printed matter
originating with such forces for trans
mission 10 the United States or its
possessions are likewise subject TO
domestic classification. except as modi-
fed BY the provisions covering indors-
ed soldiers letters"
NO otner tnan United states postage
stamps are valid for the prepayment
OF postage on letters and other mall
matter to the troopers.
Mail addressed to members Of the
ENpeditionary Forces should bear the
complete designation OF the division,
regiment. company and organization to
which the addressce belongs, as we'll
rs the name and address of the sender.
and be fully prepaid by postage stamps
afiNcd. Special instructions were is
sued by the department that, under no
circumstances. to attempt 10 designate
on the addressed envelope the loca-
ton OF the unit.
Instructions to postmasters were tina /.
all mail matter addressed TO "Ancri-
can ENpeditionary Forces" shall be for
warded to New York. from which city
1t VIII go forward to the base OF opera :
tions Of the troops
y recent order OF the Postmaster
General established mail agency at
bordeaux. France. "or such other port
in France as may be more convenient
FOR conducting the postal service in
connection with the United States Ex-
peditionary Forces in Europe. to be
known as the United States Mail
Agency in France. and Marcus n. Dunn
is appointed postal agent In charge"
Tho correct manner Of addressing
letters TO members Of the expeditionary
forces is given as follows:
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-02
NEW POsT-OFFICE CARS
Postmaster Thornton Signs Contract
for Delivery Service for Period
OF Four Years.

Postmaster Hay 7. Thornton has lust
closed contract with John T.. Finney
and Raymond Young for supplying the
Richmond post-ofice with seven auto
mobiles for period Of four years for
the collection Of mail and the delivery
Of parcel post matter. The contract
became effective yesterday, the first
day Of the new fiscal year Of the postal
department.
The contractors arc to furnish Ford
cars with modern delivery bodies which
nave been painted according to the
government regulations for post &C
equipment. The contract was made on
basis OF Sl,lT0 per car per year,
which amounts to $3.50 annually. The
former contractor failed to comply with
his contract some months ago. and a
temporary arrangement was made by
the local post Office until the end Of
the fiscal year. The now cars were
placed in service Yesterday
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-02
Ice Mission Makes
Appeal for Funds

The Ice Minsion Of Richmond has
not mnde fits appeal before this
summer, owing to the many de-
mands from the Red Cross. army
Y. M. G. A. and other causes. The
work has been carried on. how
ever. about 10000 pounds OF Ice
having been given out In cases of
illness and to mothers with young
children.
tnK the cooler weather, but now
that the long, hot days nre here, re-
quests come in more rapidly, and
money Is needed.
Following custom of many
years, The Timea-Dlspntch will re-
ceive and acknowledge In It's
columns daily contributions for the
Ice Mission. LIMIT summer more than
~ 900 was contributed by the peo-
pie Of Virginia through The Timcs-
Dispntch for this worthy charity,
and in hundreds of cnses to which
NO publicity wns given, the visitors
of this nifssion and those of the In
struettve Visiting Nurses' ArsocIa-
ton distributed orders for fee for
the relief of the sick or those with
young babies.
Whatever the demands of wnr,
both on the liberality of the public
and ON the space of this Newspaper.
The Times-Dispntch feels that In
this instance charity should begin at
home, and that the people of Rich
nond will not forget the suffering
babies Of their own community.
Send your contribution at once to
The Times Dispatch. It's receipt
will be promptly acknowledged, and
the money will he spent nv In for
mer years By the Ice Mission Of
Richmond, which has no overhead
expenses. and which devotes every
cent that IN contributed to the re-
lief Of suffering humanity.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-02
ASK INCREASED PAY
Ordinance Granting 10 Per Cent to
Fircmrn and Policemen to he
offered To- Night,

An ordinance designed to increase
the pay OF members Of the Police De-
partmcnt and Fire Department will be
offered IN the Common Council to- night
by Councilman Edgar y. English. OF
Gay Ward. Mr.. English says that it
is his intention to ask for AN increase
Of 10 per cent for all fremcn and po-
ltccmcn. and that he feels certain that
the measure viii receive favorable con-
sidration at the hands of the Finance
Committee.
The lover branch will consider it's
usual monthly docket, but there are
few matters Of Importance scheduled
TO be reported
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-02
HEAVY TRAVEL EXPECTED
Railroads LnyinE Pinns to Handle
LnrEe Crowds on Fourth
of JULY.

Passenger transportation officials Of
the railroads entering Richmond arc
laying plans for the handling of the
largest crowd 10 and from Richmond
on "Wednesday. July (, in their expert
cncc The weather this year has been
exceedingly warm for the past three
weeks. which. coupled with the holt
day, is expected TO result in an cx-
tremely heavy passenger movement to
and from this city.
Several excursions from other citie.
will be operated TO Richmond. which
are expected 20 bring fairly large
crowds, but the largest movement Is
anticipated In the rush of Richmonders
to the seashore and other nearby re-
sorts for the day. Special excursion
trains will be operated by the Chesa
reakc and Ohio and the Norfolk and
western Railroads to all the beach
resorts on the Virginia coast, leaving
Richmond early Wednesday morning
and returning that night.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-02
SOCIALIST LABOR PARTY
N0MlNATES DR.. DOWNEY
Portsmouth Mnn VIII he Candidate
Tor Governor and IT. A. Muller
for Licutcnant-G overnor.

The State convention OF the Socialist
Labor party was held yesterday at
Seven Pines. Delegates were present
from Norfo!k, Portsmouth. Newport
News and Richmond
For the State elections in November
Dr.. Il. d. Downey. OF Portsmouth. was
nominated for Governor and II. a.
Muller. Of Seven Pines. for Licuten-
ant-Govcrnor.
The platform adopted arraigns the
present economic system, and laws the
responsibility for the world war now
raging. upon the capitalist class in its
greed for world markets. Concerning
state issues. the election laws Of Viz
Ginia are attacked and a demand made
Tor ballot free of tax and of property
qualification. Demand is also made for
full citizenship for women, with all
its rights. Protest is entered against
the lcnCthening OF hours for woman
and child workers during tho period
OF war. and against curtailment OF
school sessions