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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-22
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
CHOSEN BY-Y. NJ. H. A.
Interesting Reports Also Made at An.
nual Meeting Held Last
Night.
LARGEST JEWISH MEMBERSHIP
Outnumbers Any Organization in
City = Mrs. Nathan lIcssler Is
Elected President OF Ladies' Aux
iliary-Plan Welfare Work.

Last night at its home on North
Eighth Street the members OF the
Young Mems Hebrew Association held
their annual meeting and elected a
BOARD OF directors for the coming year.
Those chosen were DR.. Joseph Bear,
2. W. Broide. DR.. e. N. Calisch. Jacob
Cohen. III. T. Ezekiel, p. l.. Ezekiel,
Max Friedman. a. Gellmah, NJ. r.
ireenspon. Alfred e. Hirshberg, LOUIS
Jaffe. ]. II. Jonesson p. Lebarwitcn,
Henry Levy, Castor Lichtenstein, Jacob
,ovcnstein. NJ. l.. Masinter. Morton L..
Wallerstein. Joseph Walters and NJ.
Fl. Whitchill.
Several interesting committee reports
were read. among which the excellent,
work OF the Hebrew school deserve.
special mention. The association has
a larger membership than any other
'ewish organization in the city, and it's
activities are more varied. Through It's
, initiative the Richmond Petersburg
Soldier Welfare Board was formed
President Herbert T. Ezekiel, at pres
fnt represents the association on the
state Executive Board.
LADIES' AUXILIARY
ELECTS NEW OFFICERS
The ladies' auxiliary. which forms q
component part of the Y. NJ H. A., held
is annual meeting for the election O..
Ulcers during the afternoon Mrs NrI
than Kessler was chosen president;
Hiss Fannie Gellman, vice-president;
Hiss Dora Vitzky, recording secretary;
diss katherine Wolf, corresponding
ccretary; Miss Jennie Newman, treas
urer and Miss Bertha Herman, SER
geant-at-arms.
Among their plans to further the
welfare Of the soldiers is one to FUR
nish cots for their accommodation at
he association building. To this end
ball will be given during November.
At least once month an entertain
ment will be held, the proceeds or
which will go to the fund for soldiers.
welfare.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-22
BLAMES CONSUMERS FOR
BIG SUGAR SHORTAGE
Food Administration Takes One Stand,
While Others Lay Canning Took
SurpIuS.

Blame for sugar shortage in Rich
mond and other Eastern points is
placed sQuarely on consumers by the
Food Administration. Local whole
salcrs, however. place some OF the
blame on the administration for the
reason that 1t has so vigorously carried
it's canning propaganda to every home
in the country.
The cry for months has been Can"
Farmers and townsfolk have been ad-
monished by Mr.. Hoover's department
that II they were to help win the war
they must conserve all fruits and veEe-
tables not needed for Immediate con-
sumption. The result is that during
September the canning month Of the
East sugar consumption was. it is said.
more than 200 per cent above normal.
The demand created by canning OPP
erations upon so extensive a scale was
considerably more than rcfineries could
keep up with. Consequently the usual
large surplus stored in warehouses has
diminished to the point that the guam
| tity left is negligible The scarcity will
continue until the renncries are able to
catch UP. and this. say the wholesalers.
will require some time. r'1 .-r.
| In the meantime consumers are
urged not to hoa::d. Small purchases
are advised. Sugar not needed for i'm
mediate use should be left with the re-
tailers, say those who are interested in
keeping the price to small consumers
as low as circumstances will permit.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-22
PLAN BIG DEMONSTRATION
FOR C0L0RED.SELECTMEN
Meeting Will he Held Tonight to Com.
Plete Arrangements for
Parnde.

TO complete arrangements for the
celebration TO be held on the eve OF m.
departure OF Richmond's first co)ored
men for Camp Lee. representatives
from practically every colored orrani-
alton in the city will meet at Gao
o'clock tonight in tho Southern Aid
Society Building. North Second Street.
between Leigh and Grace Streets.
The advisory board Of the Colored
Branch OF the Red Cross has been
given full charge of all civilian activi-
ties for the benefit OF Richmond's COL
ored soldiers. This board Is formed OF
representatives from colored orCaniza
tons and churches.
The board intends to keep in touch
with army chaplains and other religious
workers in camp and will arrange spe-
they come here on leave. 1t Will also
arrange entertainments in order that
the men may enjoy wholesome amusc-
ment when not on duty.
A committee to prepare sweaters
army kits and other things for the com
fort OF the men has been formed with
Mary Z. Carter as it's chairman. Many
colorcd women have volunteered TO
serve on this committee
Committees on recreation and civil
matters have also been formed and the
Spartan Club has proTered use of its
rooms for those of the men who care to
visit them These rooms are equipped
with gymnasium. rest room and shower
baths.
Moro than 100 organizations have
been invited to participate In the pa
rade Friday night. These organiza-
lions. II Is said. will form n line more
than two miles long. request has
been made to have the bands at Camp
Lee in the parade
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-22
SERIES OF LECTURES
Richmond School of Social Economy
Gets Work for Winter Well
Under WnY.

Getting we'll under way for the win
ters work, the Richmond School Of
Social Economy Is enlisting the SER
vices OF Richmond people whose work
along certain lines has made 1t pos
sibie TO secure them as lecturers be-
fore the student body
Included in this last are the follow
ing:
DR.. j. r. Mastin. secretary OF the
State Board of Charities and Correc-
tons; Judge ]. Hoge Kicks. Juvenile
and Domestic Relations Court; Rev.
w. ]. Maybee. ID. D.. ChiIdren.s Home
Society OF Virginia; Miss Helen Blan-
on. head OF social service department,
Howard Hospital. Philadelphia, for
mcrly of Richmond; Mrs. Eula Young
Morrison. director OF publicity, War
Relief Association of Virginia, a mem
Der OF The staff Of The Times Dispatch.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-22
TRAINING SCHOOL OPENS
bapttst Church Workers VIII ContInu.
Conference Throughout This
Week

The Baptist Federation of Home De-
partment Workers opened it's annual
conference in connection with Train
ing School for Sunday school workers
in the auditorium of the Second Raptist
church. yesterday afternoon. The house
was filled 10 it's capacity, at least 500
reople hearing Miss 4. L. Williams. Of
Nashville, Tenn, who is elementary
worker OF the Baptist Sunday School
Board. speak.
The conference is being held under
the auspices OF the Baptist SUNDAY
School Association Of Richmond and
Vicinity. The local churches have en-
rolled IN the textbook about GOO per.
sons.
The conference will continue
throughout the week, and at each SEES
sion one or more prominent men or
women Will speak. This afternoon at :
O'Clock devotional services Will be led
biz Mrs. w. W. Fidler. OF tho Paramount
Church. Similar services will be held
daily Except Friday Al the same hour,
led by other well-known women of the
city, These devotional services in each
case Will be followed by lecture by
Rev. Joseph T. watts, y. D.. SUNDAY
school secretary OF the Baptist State
Mission Board.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-22
RECRUITING is BRISK
Many EnlIstinS In "Blue" Company of
Third Virginia Regiment,
Now Forming.

Recruiting at the headquarters OF the
Blue" Company, new Third Virginia
Regiment, now being organized. was
reported yesterday as progressing
briskly. These headquarters are locat-
ed at 1903 East Broad Street. and en-
lstments In the last few days have
been decidedly encouraging to the Of.
ficers directing the work.
Among the special incentives to sub
jects Of the military selective draft to
volunteer for service in this company
at the earliest possible moment IL the
opportunity now open TO them to Sc
cure noncommissioncd Offices before
the roster Of the organization is COM
pleted.
Enlistment with the company Is for
the period of the war. IT Is an indi-
vidual unit. and three members Of the
First Squadron, Virginia Cavalry, have
been assigned to the recruiting work
The company will retain it's identity as
Il unit of tho Virginia regiment.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-22
GILES JACKSON HONORED
BY SOUTHERN CONGRESS
Orders Copies Of Addrex. OF Richmond
Cs1ored Mnn Printed for
Distribution.

Outlining negro progress for the last
hfty years. assuring his hearers that
his race could be depended upon to do
It's share in the war. and pleading for
deeper understanding of the negro
by white people, Giles B. jackson, a
colored lawyer of Richmond. last week
delivered an impressive speech before
the Southern Commercial Congress at
the Hotel Astor New York
Jackson is the first member of his
race ever to address the congress. His
speech was forceful. convincing and
eloquent Of negro patriotism and prog
ress. So favorably impressed was tho
congress that II ordered the address
printed in pamphlet form for distribu-
ton throughout the country.
II hail" said Jackson in beginning
his address, from Richmond, the can't
tai of the late Southern Confederacy.
where I left two races living separate
and distinct. with the line Of demarca-
tion clearly understood between them
To this line each race Is working har-
moniously and satisfactorily. Each
thoroughly understands the other, rec
ogntzing the lines thus drawn In work.
ing out it's destiny"
jackson told of the condition of the
emancipated negro at the close Of the
War Between the States. Then he said
the negro was practically totally H.
literate and without property Since
that time he showed from the 1910
census, the negro race has accumulated
farm property valued in excess of
100000: it's commercial progress
and religious growth has been won
derful. and illiteracy among its mem
oers has been reduced to 30 per cent
The speaker referred feelingly to the
negroes part in the war and said that
American liberty had no more loyal
defenders than his people. large
part OF the Negroes burden will be TO
help feed the fighters. and he will bear
1t gladly. Equally gladly will he
shoulder gun and fight in the trcnche,
II called to do so, he said.
The exodus OF the negro from South
ern fields to Northern Industrial CEN
ters. he said is a grave danger to the
negro and to tho South. To stop
this. he asked the aid of the Congress
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-22
Desire DR.. Bowie
to Decline Call
Members of ST. PauPs Church
Meet To-Day to Discuss
Matter.

To voice their desire that Rev. Wal
ter Russell Bowie. d. D.. not accept the
can extended him by the Church Of the
Holy incarnation. New York, members
or st. Paurs Episcopal Church will
meet to-day in the Parish House. 815
East Grace Street. The women OF the
church will meet at 10 o'clock this
morning, and the men are called to m Get
at o'clock tonight. by c. II. Weber.
president of the Mems Association All
men or the church are earnestly urged
TO attend, as matters very vital in con-
nection with Dr. Bowie's call are to be
considered
The rcceiI. of the call was formally
announced by DR.. Bowie during yester-
day mornings service at st. Paurs An
INFORMAL announcement had been made
earlier In the week and the congrega-
ton was prepared. DR.. George Ross
and Frank w. Powers made brief
speeches expressing hope that the rec
tor would not accept the call A con-
certed effort by the entire membership
to induce him to remain is being
planned and will be discussed in the
meetings to-day.
The call came to DR.. Bowie early last
week following a visit to his church
during services the preceding Sunday
by Francis Lynde Stetson, member OF
the vestry of the New York church. He
has had the matter under advisement
since that time, but has reached no
definite decision.
The vacancy In the Church of tho
Holy Incarnation, one OF the most i'm
portant ofthe metropolitan Episcopal
churches, is caused by the fact that it's
present rector. Rev. Howard c. Rob-
bins. d. D., is TO become dean Of the
Church of st. John the Divine, the ca
thedral on Morning Side Heights which
has been under construction for more
than twenty years
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-22
SOLDIERS IN FRANCE
ARE ASKING FOR SMOKE
Send Your Contribution to Fund Now
So Tobacco VIII Reach Boys At
Christmas.

Not only will every person contribute
ing rs cents to Our Boys in France To-
bacco Fund" receive a message from an
American fighting man, but will have
tho satisfaction of knowing that aid
has been given In sending cheer to
those who have sacrificed their all for
country. Through The Times Dispatch
the fund has already received goodly
sum, but more is needed. Dollars, tens
and hundreds OF dollars are needed.
The more money contributed. the more
old Virginia weed will reach the SOL
diers and sailors now on foreign soil
and in foreign waters
II you want your donation to help
count In supplying the boys with to-
bacco as a Christmas present. don't de-
lay in sending 1t forward. On Novcm-
Der tobacco thus purchased TO go
across the Atlantic will be shipped in
order to reach the fighting forces for
Christmas. Consequently, all contribu-
tions must be in before that date.
The soldiers in Europe are asking for
a smoke. Will you pass them by?
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-22
OTHER CLERKS REPORTED
OUT IN A. c. L. STRIKE
Norfolk, Charleston md waycross Said
to BE Organizing
Locals.

Reports that railway clerks at many
important points Of the Atlantic Coast
Line system were quitting their posts
to join the Richmond clerks in demands
for recognition of their union came into
headquarters of the Brotherhood OF
Railway Clerks here yesterday. Clerks
at Norfolk. Charleston, S. c., and Way
cross. Ga. were reported to be organic
ing locals of the brotherhood. 2. r.
Albright. general manager of the syS-
TEN, stated. however. that the places OF
men who had joined the strikers were
being rapidly and satisfactorily filled.
1t is expected that clerks at Primers
Point and Wilmington. two important
points on the system, will be the next
TO leave their posts in sympathy with
the Richmond men who quit their work
last Tuesday. 1t was stated by tho
clerks that other men would be called
out until the movement of freight traf-
nc is completely stopped. Employees
at Petersburg, however, will probably
be the last TO leave the service Of the
railroad since government supplies
must be transported to Camp Lee at
all costs.
DESPITE tho fact that the positions
arc being hlled by new men, the strik
ing clerks declare that the work can
not be done by green" men, and thar
congestion is bound to result. Officials
OF the company declare that freight is
being moved without difficulty. and
.nat mere Is no congestion. They as
SER tnat there Is no cause for alarm.
SO far as is known no nerotiations
nave been opened looking toward n set :
ticment OF the strike The clerks dc
clare they Will force recognition ~
,aeir union. while the railroad emphat-
icaiiy states that it cannot recognize
the union at this time
Clerks are now on strike at Rich-
mona, Rocky Mount. Tarboro wilson
GoidSnoro. Fayetteville, Florence
charleston. Columbia and Jacksonville
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-22
Democratic Campaign
Speaking Engagements

Speaking engagements have been
announced by j. n. BRENNAN, sec
retnry of the state Democratic Com.
mittee, as follows.
NEWFOUNDLAND DAVIS Alb
inEdon. Today Giles, October ~.
HENRY c. SPUAUT-Bruus,yic
October ~.
Fl. ID. FLOOD-AbInEdon, to-day,
Giles, October 23; Lexington, Ne.
vember 5; Buenn Vista, November 8
(niEht).
CHRIsTQPHER II. GARNErr-
Gioucester, November g.
GEORGE l.. Fin.
vnnna, to-day.
THOMAS l.. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
MIL, October rs, GnrrIsonyilIe. Oc-
tober 20, brooke Stntion, October n.
WALTER &. MAPP- Roanoke
County Court, Salem. November
JOHN II. Observation-Disclosures
October 20, Prince Edward County.
October II.
WILLIAM NJ. JUSTIs, JR-Pov-
hntnn Courthoune. November c3.
II. w. HARRISON-Chnr
October "a, Madison Courthouse. Or.
tober % tniKhD.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-22
BRANCH MILK STATION
Zionist In.titute Responds to D.u.
or Mothers In Downtown
Districts

In response to demands from moth
ers residing in the downtown districts
IN , hiTn'st institute will open branch
%. the'r MILK Station at 1908 EAST
Broad Street. The station will he ms
DER the supervision of the Board or
health and In charge of Miss Hi, :.
nurse specially trained for this class ~
In addition to modified mill n,,,.
mix VIII be sold at both stations -.
me price Of ten cents per quart this
neinG limited to families who bave
children at schools. so as TO obviate
any SUFFERING OF little school children
auc 10 the high price Of milk.
The second station will be onenod or
Novemher l and Will Lave a child wei.
rare clinic attached to IL.
e me milk station at is West CLAW
street mas served over 1000 quarts OF
i ,h during the three months or it's ex-
iStchce and Is at present prenared r.
sell plain milk at 10 cents.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-22
o. J. SANDS TO SPEAK
banker VIII Address Get-Toretbe,
Club ut y. VI. e. A. To-Mor-
Night.

oliver j. Sands, president OF the
american National Bank, and treasurer
OF the Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton. VIII speak al the Central Young
Mems Christian Association Tomorrow
night at $50 o'clock. His subject will
be Liberty Bonds" The occasion will
be the monthly meeting of the Central
Dung Mems Christian Association
Iet-Iogether. The members OF the
clnb VIII meet at supper to hear the
reports OF work done since the Sep
TENDER campaign.
foiiowing this meeting, the monthly
entertainment OF the club will be given
IN the auditorium. The Virginia Union
University colored quartet will be tho
musical attraction. At the close of
the program in the auditorium. there
VIII he basketball game In the gym
hasiuin. The public Is cordially invited.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-22
TO HEAD FUEL CAMPAIGN
Administrator for Virginia VIII, IT II
Expected. Re Appointed
To-Day.

The fuel administrator for Virginia
will to-day be appointed by the ma
tional fuel administration. 1t is OK
pected that the appointment will be
given the man recommended by the
state Council OF Defense in its meet
ing here Friday. The council has not
made public the name OF this man..
stating that as a matter OF courtesy
10 the national administration 1t pre-
fers not to do SO.
II is said, however. that the choice
OF the council is eminently fitted for
the position, being thoroughly familiar
with all phases OF the fuel situation.
Immediately following the appoint
ment. campaign looking to the re-
duction OF fuel prices will be set In
motion. In practically every city of
Virginia there is a shortage OF coal
and other fuel. prices are high and
conditions are serious from an indus-
trial viewpoint. The administrator
Will endeavor to relieve this situation.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-22
Help Load Up Pipes
OF Boys in France

Tear out this coupon. oil It q.
and se.a a much money M y.u can
spare t. buy Tobacco for the Ameri-
caa soldiers and sailors in France.
Eneh dollar buys four package. Of
tobacco.
To The Tfmes-Dispatch,
eiosed md - to buy -
packages OF tobacco, through "our
Boys In France Tobacco Fund.- for
American lighting men in France.
snder"tand that each dollar buy.
four packages, each with +. retail
rnluc Of ~ cents, ma that in zach
OF my packages will he placed =
postcard. addressed to INC. on which
my unknown friend, the soldier, will
send me message OF thanks.
...--..........
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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-22

To inspect the militia Of Western
and Southwestern Virginia, Lieutenant-
Colonel 10 Lane Stern left yesterday
morning, and will be away from his
office several days. The first point in
his tour is Bedford City. where he
Will inspect company at o'clock
to-day At noon he will inspect the
company at Montvale; tomorrow, the
four Roanoke companies; Wednesday
the Norton company; Thursday, the
Lebanon company; Thursday night. the
Abingdon company. and Saturday
niyht, the Galax company.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-22
FRIENDS FEAR FOR SAFETY
OF S. H. BROOKS, MISSING
weli-hnown Mnn Had Consid.r,h,.
sum or Money when Inst Seen ON

Selah II. Brooks. of 31oo F,ova A.
nue. weli-known in the business sec
ION mas been strangely missing from
nome since last Friady and friends and
reiatiVes fear he has become mentaiIv
aeraneed as he had been suffering from
! piooa poison for the past three weeks.
have met with foul play. since i, ,s
known that he had a large sum of
money In his possession at the time of
his disappearance
Ehorts have been made by relatives
ana friends TO locate him. but without
results. MIR. Brooks is thirty-nine years
years oid' ight hair, partly gray: blue
eyes and weighs about 1X0 nounJs !,
the time he disappeared he wore q dar,s
suit, tan shoes. soft hat and bow
tie. Any information as to his where
abouts will be gladly received by his
wife.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-22
COUNCIL COMMITTEES
One Meets To-day. While Two ofhrr,
Are Scheduled for To-Morrov
Night.

The regular meeting Of the Council
committee on Streets will be held this
afternoon at o'clock
The Committee on Claims will meet
tomorrow night at o'clock and the
committee on Public Buildings, Prop
critics and Utilities at o'clock The
latter committee will consider the pro-
posed purchase OF the Hopkins Farm,
In south Richmond, ror a gravel pit and
an addition to Maury Cemetery Rou-
tine matters will be considered at the
meeting of the Committee on Advertis-
ing and Enterprises Wednesday night
at o'clock
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-22
Continue RevivnIs.

The revival al st. James Methodist
church continues with increasing in
terest and congregations. Rev. II. NJ.
Ma1ey' pastor OF the Central Methodist
Church, South Richmond. IL doing tho
preaching. The meeting will confirm.
throughout the week.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-22
Need Sewing ,I.cb,n...

Much WORK is being done by the
members Of the Park place Methodist
Church for the Red Cross, but they are
in need Of a few more sowing machines,
SO that they may be able to do more
work. They will appreciate the use
OF sewing machines for use at the
church.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-22
Returns to 0unnticn

Armistead Gragard. OF New Orleans.
United States marine corps, has rc.
turned to Quantico. after n visit to bIs
brother and sister. Mr.. and Mrs. vii
liam p. StovalI, Of Delaware Ayenne.
Highland Park.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-22
Marcus d. Toney Here.

Marcus B. Toney. Of Nashville. Tenn,
a weilknown Confederate veteran. and
prominent in Masonic circles. Is visit
ing relatives at 2320 West Grace Street
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-22

Mrs. Woody Improving.
Mrs. Ida C. Woody. OF All East Grace
Street, who has been Ill, is improving
Mt her home