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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-11
AMERICA TO MEET
SWISS FOOD CRISIS


Washington. Dec. fo.-Switzerland
represented to the American govern
ment an economic situation in that
country demanding instant relief, per-
hitting no delay whatever and fraught
with consequences over which the
Swiss authorities might have no con-
troll. provided the supplies Imperative
ly needed are not directly supplied.
1t was this situation which prompted
Vance c. Mccormick, head of the war
trade board, to announce in Paris the
conclusion of an agreement respecting
exports from the United States to
Switzerland.
Switzerland had made no threat, it
was learned on authority today, but
did not affect to conceal any part of
a critical condition--one which, it was
stated, might compel that nation.
which already obtains her coal from
Germany, TO look to Germany also for
foodstuffs. This. it was said, was a
possibility which the allied govern
ments would not like to contemplate.
In this connection. II was learned that
at the Paris inter allied conference,
complete agreement was reached be-
tween the American and the allied
delegates concerning the blockade
policy.
Switzerland having no ships OF her
own, faces e. far more serious prob
lem than other neutral nations, II was
pointed out by an official today. Her
dependence upon the United States
and the allies on the one hand, or
upon Germany. on the other. is com
plete. She cannot obtain the neces-
saries of life from the allies, and is
compelled to look to the United States
and the allies to make 1t possible for
her to charter or otherwise obtain the
use of bottoms, and to import raw
materials necessary for tho mainten-
ance of Swiss Industries in addition to
food commodities.
1t was declared to be virtually i'm
possible to purchase supplies IN South
America, as the United States affords
the shorter haul. To buy wheat in
Argentina, it was stated, Switzerland
would be compelled to obtain twice
the amount of tonnage that would be
needed for transporting the grain
from the United States. Four times
as much tonnage would be required
to transpor; 1t from Australia
The recent conclusion of negotia-
tions with the Dutch government. II
was thought. might result in the use
by the Swiss government of Dutch
vessels, provided the Dutch and Swiss
governm ents could obtain guarantees
from Germany that these vessels would
not be attacked. Switzerland has Civ
en- assurances that none of the COM
modities purchased from the United
States will be re-exported. Cette,
France, has been made an open port.
for Swiss use.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-11
NEGROES TRIED FOR
SHOOTING AFF AIR

-Four negroes were yesterday ar
raigned before Justice Maurice in the
South Richmond police court on the
charge o. having started shooting
sffray on an A. c. L. passenger train
Sunday. and their case was sent on to
the grand jury, and will he tried in
the January term of the hastings
court. Part II.
They were William Randall, George
Gray. Arthur Thomas and Wilmer
Rock. The men were arrested by or
flcers Lee, Anthony and Wescott soon
after the shooting happened, and the
four We're sent to Jail. Justice Mau-
rice refused the prisoners baiI$
The shooting affair did not prove
serious to any extent except that II
endangered the lives of several pas
sengers. The four negroes. 1t is said.
boarded the train in Richmond and
soon after. it pulled Calt they began
search for whiskey. In an alter
cation with one of the passengers
Rock pulled his pistol and fred, the
bullet striking the suitcase over
which they were scuffling. The
negroes then became frightened and
jumped from the moving train.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-11
PIONEER MEMBERS SON
COMES TO HOUSE

Senator Roland e, Chase, OF Clint
wood, Va, who has just been elected
to the house OF delegates from Dick
enson and Wise counties, together
with his brother, Emory 3. Chase,
county clerk of Dickinson county,
were in Richmond last week, the for
mer on legal business and the latter
a member of the council OF defense.
Senator Chase served four years in
the senate from 1908 to 1912, for the
Ihird senatorial district, composed of
the counties of Wise, Dickinson, Blu
ehanan and Tazewell 1t is thought
that he will be minority leader in the
house at the coming session.
The name OF Chase has often ap-
peared in the annals of the general
assembly history since the Civil war
In the first session of that body I'M
der the Underwood constitution which
met October s. 1859, and lasted for
about year, Buchanan and Wise
counties We're represented in the house
or delegates Ivy Jerry II. Chase, and it
was during this session of the legis-
lature that the floors above the hall
OF the house of delegates fell. This
happened on April q. 1870, and Rep
resentative Chase was one OF those
caught and injured in the mass OF
wreekage. Twenty-one members Of
the house of delegates were seriously
injured, and one page killed.
From Southwest Virginia in this
session of the general assembly, John
A. Kelly. father of the present su-
preme court judge, Joseph l.. Kelly,
was delegate from Smith county.
Other prominent men from the South
west in this session were J. II. Fulton,
afterward circuit fudge. ana Henry
Bowen, who was later elected to con-
gTess.
In 1877 Capt, Jno p. Chase. father
of Senator Chase. was elected to the
state assembly from Wise and Buchan-
an counties. In 1850 Dickinson
county was formed. and the follow
ing year Captain Chase was again
elected TO the house of representa-
tives from Wise, Buchanan and Dick
enson counties, and In 1882 he In
troduced the bill changing tbs loc&-
ton Of the county seat of Dickinson
county TO its present location, Clint
wood
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-11

Fahrenheit This high temperature
destroys all insect life in or upon the
beans. CDwpeas or any field pea may
he treated in the same way,
III large quantities OF the beans or
peas are to be treated. and especially
II they are 10 be used for seed. the
best plan IL to fumigate with carbon
hssuIphide, which may be obtained,
from any druggist 1t is similar TO
gasoline in that IL !s highly infarnma
BILE and should be kept away from a
flame. For treatment OF seeds 1t is
necessary to have 81 eontainer which
can be made practically air~ttxht A
tsEht Eaog4t\~sr 5ANs. With ii close At
ting cover can be used. Carbon bisul-
phide ~ used at the rate OF one ounce
for each 100 pounds OF seed. The car
bon bisulphide may be poured over the
seed or placed in d shallow pan. II
eyaporates quickly and the poisonous
fumes permeate through the seed. Flu
should be continued for
forty-eight hours. or longer,
This treatment does not injure the
food value or affect the termination
81 dry seed"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-11
WATCH FOR BUGS IN
THE BEANS AND PEAS

Especial to The Richmond Virgintanl
Blackstone Va Dec. i0---As dried
beans and peas will form an import
ant part of the diet in many Virginia
homes this winter, housekeepers will
do we'll to read what the state ento.
naologist says as to the proper method
of protecting them from injury while
they are stored. DR.. Schoene says:
There are numerous complaints
each winter about the injury 10 dried
beans and peas by weevfis The enc
my OF the bean IL the bean weevii,
and OF the pea, the pea weevil The
the scarcity and high cost of seed.
makes it imperative that the storage
conditions Of both should be looked
after .carefnllr4 5o> -
Success in the storage Of beans
and peas or other seed demands that
the seed be thoroughly cured and the
air in tho storage room be reasonably
dry. Where large amounts are kept
good ventilation in necessary. The
beans and peas should be examined
occasionally to determine their con-
dition and 20 see whether they are
being injured by insects. The bean
weevti attacks the bean while Ii Is
In the field by depositing eggs upon
or in the pod. The seeds are pene-
tiated by the small weevils which de-
velop from these eggs. and he bean
wesvn continues to develop and
breed after the beans have been dried.
Tho injury TO peas is slightly differ
ent. but the treatment is the same. To
protect both it is necessary to resort
to treatment as soon as the seeds are
prepared for storage. Heat and funi-
gation are the best remedies.
- zH
only may be subjected to dry heat.
The beans should be spread IN thin
layers on trays OF the dryer and heated
for ten minutes. beginning at 1e5 de
erees Fahrenheit, and raising the tenn
persture gradually to $50 degrees
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-11
NEGRO ORATOR TO
SPEAK TONIGHT

Not sincs the last appearance of the
late Booker r Washington, has the
colored population of Richmond
eFinCed greater interest in the pros
pective visit OF a distinguished mem
Der OF their race than .is being shown
in the coming of Roscoe Conkling
simmons to the Reformers hall to-
night. Simmons Is regarded as one
OF the most eloquent and influential
men of his race, and his utterance
tonight in regard to the negro's par
ticipation in the war, and his proper
attitude toward the industrial and
economic problems OF the nation are
eagerly expected.
He comes to Richmond upon the
invitation OF the Spartan Literary ana
Athletic association. and will be in
PRODUCED by the Rev. w II. Stokes,
pastor. OF the Ebenezer Baptist
church. Soldiers from Camp Lee will
act as ushers. The music which will
be OF a martial nature will be under
the direction of Professor Walter d,
Jones, Benjamin Dean. local
singer OF exceptional talent, will
render one OF the new war songs en-
titled 80 Long Mother"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-11
MAYORS Of STATE
To DISCUSS TAXES
Loss of Revenue Through Recent
Legislative Action Draws Cities
Closer Together.

Mayor Ainslle has issued invita-
tons 10 the mayors OF all cities and
towns in the state OF over 2,006 popu-
lation. 10 meet In Richmond in con
ference on the question OF taxation
in its relationship 10 municipalities,
with the end in view of asking the
Legislature to amend some OF the
la VS.. so that the cities may come into
their IRWIN. lfflc meeting. It is EuE-
gested by the mayor. should be held
on January g. ard continue as long
az necessary,
in his letter 10 the officials Mayor
tnslie says.
THE question Of public revenue is
one that is engaging the earnest atten~
ton of AL city officials charged with
I tho duty Of raising land approprtating
the funds to run thu various munich
pal government in Virginia, ] imagine
that we have all had q. common ex-
perience Whereas II appears from
he report OF the state auditor that
tho finances of the state government
have been considerably improved by
the system OF partial segregation
/ inaeurated by the state, seems also
~ he fact that all OF ths cities or
the state have, on account bI tnal
| legislation had their revenues seri-
cusiy crippled,
''The report OF our city auditor for
( the last fiscal year shows t4aat state
legislation passed within the Last few
| years hRs cased an annual loss OF
I revenues TO our city amounting 10
| S48s.804. The rigid Limitations put
upon the taxing powers OF cities con
| fronts them with the choice either
! TO make q considerable increase In
| their tax rate. or else TO abandon
r necessary municipal activities In
0smuch "a the present system fails
! to provide sufficient revenue Mt reas
J enable rates for various cities and
/ towns, n condition that has been call
/ ed the outstanding defect in the pres
! ent system by a legislator who was
! one OF its supporters, I think that II
would he to the interest OF those who
| ha va been 40 affected TO confer to-
! gether prior TO the coming meeting OF
the general assembly with the view of
acting in concert In bringing the case
TO the attention Of The Legislature.
| ITO this end l hereby call . con-
| ference 10 be held IN tho council
| chamber in the City Hall of this city,
! beginning. at 10 A. NJ, Thursday. Jan.
/ /. 1918. and continuing for three days,
/ unless sooner adjourned by common
I consent | viii thank you to appoint
as delegates the official most intimate
with your fiscal affairs and your mem
! Der of the house ~ delegates or state
senator to represent your city in the
conference with directions TO them
I 70 present to the conference the con-
dition OF your revenues as affected
/ by state legislation, together with
their suggestion as 10 what should be
done 10 meet those conditions"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-11
MARRIED ONCE TOO OFTEN:
PARDONED BY GOVERNOR

Conditional pardon wap granted yea
terday by the governor 10 Clara Hoi-
man, "a young negro woman. who re-
Gently remarked without the formal
ity OF a divorce from her lawful hus-
band. She had been told that her
husband had remarked aud she
thought she could exercise the same
privilege She had received the mini
mum sentence OF three years In the
peniientiary tor bigan1y and Judge
u. G. Richardson and Commonwealth s
Attorney George Vitae united TN AISLE.
ing clemency tor her.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-11
FisIk.oA MEREDITH DfETz, Editor
Telephone Madison fsss.

swell OF Newport News; Mrs. Geors'
I W 81 Clair. OF farewell, Mrs JONI
! Burks. Of Betfort. Miss Frances Walk
or. Of Montgomery. Ala: Miss Joplin
Of wytheville. Va. Mrs. >. y. Caid'
well. OF Christiaushurg.
Personals
Miss Ella Blnford has returned nom
spending the week end in NorfoiA
wlth Miss Mamie p. kensett. She
attended the wedding OF her brother
Guy Randolph Rinfcrd. 20 Miss lrnA"
Fulghau1.
Mrg aeorc- q Marin. ~ Norfolk,
has concluded "a stay with her sister
Mrs. giehard Fox, in this city
Miss Sue Gray has returned 10 this
city from a visit with her friend Miss
Blanche Webb. in Norfolk.
Hunter Copeland or New York and
Hampton. IS spending several weeks
ia this city.
Mrs z. y. Camersou 50 spending
some time in Newport News.
Mr.. and Mrs william Hamilton. Of
Nev-part News. have concluded IA stay
with their son, John Hamilton IN
Richmond.
At the Art Club.
Mlss Ann Steger Winston will give
an authors reading at 1.-The Art club
this afternoon at 4:s0 o'clock. Fol
lowing the reading tea Will be served
in Miss Fietchsr's studio,
Tablenux and supper.
Tonight at : O'Clock in the Units-
riau church vestry supper will be
served and a Christmas sale conduct
ed. At 2 o'clock the following tab
leRux will he prevented:
Mother OF Consolation. italian Peas
ant, The aossips. Soap Bubbles, Lolita
Cutting Bread, T~he Fortune Teller.
Mother and Child, Miriam, Cherry
Ripe. A Belgian I.acemaker. Pandora,
The Rose Of the Alhambra, Ruth,
Charlotte Corday The -Four Seasons,
sister OF Mercy. 1917; Sister of Mercy
l917; Wee While Wrinkle, Godspeed
Ny Son Columbia,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-11
NEWPORT NEWS MUST
IMPROVE IT'S STREETS

Newport News, Va, Dec. 1o,--Gen-
eraI Grote Hutcheson, In charge Of
government activities here. yesterday
stated that unless the citizens can he
aroused to, provide adequate paved
streets within the city limits there will
be no extension, but rather curtail-
ment of government activities here.
The general was interviewed on the
necessity OF the city completing the
street Improvement program oonten-
plated when 100000 WIS borrowed
a short time ago City officials recent
" were informed that the last of the
money available for these improve
ments has been expended and that the
network OF highways which were be
ing built for government use is far
from complete.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-11
NEW ARTILLERY COMPANY
TO BE MUSTERED IN

Roanoke. Va. Dec. 1O--The new
company OF coast artillery will be
mustered into state and federal ser
vice Wednesday, December II. Colo
mel 10 Lane Stern will arrive in the
city on Tuesday night, IN company
with A. ssderal offsees az rs. medical
corps from Camp Lee. and on Wed
nesday morning the new company viii
be put through o close medical ex-
animation, after which they will be
mustered into the stae service. and
then the medical officer. whose name
has not yet been learned, will muster
the whole company into the, federal
service.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-11
YOUTH HELD UP;
SHOT BY NEGROES

Norfolk. Va, Dec / @, - Roy
Huddleston. aged seventeen. a
call boy in the West End yards OF the
Norfolk and Western railway, was
shot in the left leg about midnight
last night by an unknown negro. who
escaped after the shooting. Huddles-
ton was about fifty yards from the
Tenth Street bridge, going along the
tracks on duty. when he -1EaS- stopped
by two unknown negroes who asked
him If he had any money, He yelled
for help when the men approached
him, and as he called. one of the men
shot at him. inflictng flesh wound
in his left leg. He was Immediately
taken to the Lewis-Gale hospital for
treatment, The wound is not thought
10 be OF q serious nature.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-11
Highland Park Home DAMAGED.

An early morning fire Of an unde
termined origin yesterday in the home
OF J. G. Sanders. s14 Fourth avenue.
ala $4,000 damages. The faremen
were handicapped In fighting It BY
hnding the water plugs tightly frozen
when they reached the scene. Neigh
bors and friends assisted in remov-
ing furniture from the building
which was only three yea RS old and
covered by insurance. The Highland
Park fire company assisted by the
Fifth street company. worked about
an hour To get the fire under con-
troll.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-11
Auto Thieves ~ Prison

Pleading guilty 10 the charge. after
having been caught in the act vii
liam Bargus and James Edwards,
colored. were each gwen three years
in the penitcntiary i'm hustings court
yesterday. Tor taking an automobile
belonging TO w. ], sands. a guest at
the Hanover apartments. The men
are supposed 10 be members of gang
Of auto thieves operating between
Baltimore. Philadelphia and Rich
mond, and adjacent territory.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-11
Associated Charities
Calls For $4,000

the recognized Of Richmond
the families anfcned
the Of double
ana rely generosity for the
OF $4,000 II needed 1915
We
Increased and therefore further sacrifices essential
responded noh the appeals
Other
those helpless home
do suffer WIN
lelp needy ones?
HENRY VALENTINE
JOHN STEWART BRYAN,
MILTON j..
TO g. G Box
Valentine chairman committee
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-11
CHESTERFIELD CITIZENS
ORGANIZE SAVINGS STAMP WORK

4 large and interesting meeting OF
the citizens OF Chesterfield county was
held yesterday morning for the pur-
pose OF inaugurating the campaign for
the sale Of war savings stamps. Com
mites were named and the county
thoroughly organized under the lead
ership of Senator j. B. Watkins who
is county chairman for the campaign.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-11
Dagiiano Case Continued,

The case OF Joe Dagliano, arrested
Sunday night. charged with having a
large quantity of liquor stored In his
home. wes continued to December IS
yesterday by Justice Crutchfeld A
wagonload ~ liquor Yves taken from
the premises, all OF which Dagiiano
who formerly ran \ saloon. claims
no had for his psrsonAl use. having
removed the liquor from his saloon
to his rssidenos when he vert out
of business last year, The police say
they expect to show that Da gliano
.had sold lot of liquor
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-11

j. Charles Foster, stenographer in
the once Of the state corporation com
ratssion, LETT Saturday night to enter
tina government service az stenoKra-
pher He viii be stationed for the
present at Fort Thomas.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-11
Miss McFadcn WIZ Wed.


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DR.. and Srs. +. r. NcFaden, OF So
we. e.-.-. s,rnet announce the ap-
VS. 81 sa,,e,t.
AfoacnnAk mar 'ase w..
ter, Natalie Friend, 10 Captain wynn
han, Boiling Riautoa, the wedding %
-. r,arn sa-,v IN January. Miss
sa@ra,s"T il an honor graduate. Of 1t-ss
ssI3nt,sa e,naoI OF fhts city and sn
= S--s5,,lsta ~ pryu Nauv college
~ T,5s-t,,, ss graduate OF
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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-14

ing quarters. Up to this time the off,
residing In Petersburg because OF In
sufficient accommodations at the camp.
but these are being rapidly provided.
and soon all of them Will be living
in camp.
EACH COMPANY WILL HAVE
OWN RECREATION ROOM
Each company Is preparing to open
It's own recreation room in tho bar
racks. in which it can gather for con-
such amusement as can be provided.
This Is already being talked OF by the
men. and they are enthusiastic about
making 1t as homelike as possible.
Company funds for the purpose Of
purchasing little comforts will DO
raised. and soon the men will have
all tho comforts Of home. with per-
haps a little extra thrown in .as some
of them say.
So busy are they planning for ath-
lctics and recreation rooms, when they
are not engaged in drill and receiving
instruction. that the men have lost alb
whatever downcast feeling
they may have had in the beginning.
Il thought this life was going to
he tough" said one OF them to-day.
but 1 have different ideas now. We
have all sorts of schemes up our
sleeves for enjoyment. and 1t is no.,
going to be so bad after all. Those
other fellows who are coming have
nothing to worry about"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-14
LEXINGTON RESULTS

Gentry, sSa 20. siI.7o. $50. first; FL Palo-
mar. l05 GRogcrs). 81. So S3.lo. second; Busy
Alice. los Connolly. s420h third Time,
H. A a HHsa9sy SaGt @ b.n.9c @
$e9end I1eoSe tusIonEsNSc1HT IRA, M s,u1
Til ea FRANCES crawtesd MaSei
Trask. Dirty Face; Katie Canal, ~ w. ,, Sal.
yatelie. Sasenta. Hull Gull Mistress Polly
Third race--Nicholarville purse. six fur
lonss--Beiieve Me. Boys. lo6 lGentryc,
'GSg ,s'? 49, :o Ts. EIran
ia ReServe also ran.
III, G"nTis .sso ,55 ,s rss
ss !sHsfn B. s. tanpSs rrD ~ assssla, ss.s
third, Time. ga IS. Executor. Collie.
Girl a Kathryn Kruier. Luszi. Sir William.
Firth Iace-.avs, fYrlonkss1Gipsey Queen :
- t$s:,; $l5S 49, '3;S nI;s s
hso @s uAebssei, Tos?Alass s.sr ~ SsSs:
ca4: l., Is Hs%S . ns :ss gs .5s .:i
ill., fright Sand also ran.
s'yfsss ;se.gs ss
second S" Mud sn,, liz 'trSSGbeSs,, MHssSe. U.s..
R.S d1Ies., l TeaIfH u Sst
man. Fair Orient also ran. '''D "'"'''