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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-01
HOW|TzER HOME
GUARD ORGANIZED


The Howpzcr home guard was last
night organized at meeting held In
the armory. Frank Rowe. formerly
n sergeant In the battalion. who saw
service on the Mexican border, and
man with wide knowledge of mill
tary, was elected captain. r. r. Minor
was chosen first lieutenant. and w, w.
poindexter, second lieutenant. Mr..
Poindexter was formerly an officer in
the battalion.
Eight new member were added to
the guard last night. this bringing
the total to about fifty. Others will
be added from time to time. Tho
matter of furnishing arms and uni.
forms was not taken up at the meet
ing last night but since the govern.
nent cannot issue this equipment At
this time, means will he found by the
guard 70 arm and uniform themselves.
committee of three was named to
draw up a constitution and by laws for
the new organization. They are Ben
Brockenhrough. F. G. Jones and r. n
Rowsey. The first drill of the guard
will be held next Tuesday night at
the armory.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-01
M'MAH0N GOES AFTER
ALLEGED SW|NOLER

Captain Mcmahon. of the detective
department, Will leave for Detroit at
7:45 o'clock this morning to take
charge OF Jordan Sayithis. who is
wanted here for alleged swindling. A
warrant has been sworn out by a
Greek named Vogosian. who claims
savIthis absconded with s2.5oo belong:
ing to him. Other charges, It Is said
will be preferred upon the arrival here
Of the fugitive The money. Il was
said. was part OF pool raised by a
number of Greeks. for the purpose of
investing In and developing real es-
tate near Hopewen.
The man was arrested in Detrat on
Information received from Captain
Mcmahon. He employed counsel, and
Is now on bail In the sum of stA5afA,
and VIII be heard In the Detroit court
on ha heas corpus proceedings August
3 Captain Mcmahon carries extrsdi~
tion papers with him, but expects to
have nRht on his hands In Detroit.
Several OF the men who II Is alleged
were swindled by Savithis are now
in Detroit.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-01
RELIGIOUS EDITORS TO
AID IN FOOD PROGRAM
Church Papers Throughout Country
VIII Be Supplied With Informa-
ton For Their Readers.
DRINK WASTE is DECRIED
Confidence In Mr.. Hoover Is Declared
TN observation-disclosures to Be EsfaD-
lished In National Capital
(By Staff Correspondent.

Washington. D. c.. July 3i.-A
largely attended meeting of editors
Iof the religious press of the country.
at meeting held here today with
the food conservation body headed by
Herbert G. Hoover. endorsed the pro-
gram OF the food administration and
arranged for their own active par
ticipation in the work through strong
resolutions adopted. These resoiu-
tions included declaration against
the diversion OF grain from use as
food TO the manufacture of alcohoAc
liquors.
The delegates appointed an excess
sive committee of three to represent
all the papers in their cooperation
with the food administratio and also
one of their mem bers to have an
office with that body and see that
the church papers are supplied with
the material they need.
This representative Will be Oliver
r. Williamson. of Chicago. editor OF
The Continent" the organ OF the
Presbyterian denomination. The ex-
ecutive committee is made up Of John
T. Faris, OF Philadelphia. a member
OF the Presbyterian board OF publica-
tons; James "A. Brady. OF Chicago.
business manager OF The New
World" and James Il. Joy. OF New
York. on the stan OF The Christian
Advocate"
The editors pledged themselves TO
give the benefit OF their wide circu-
lation to the publication of informa
ton and appeals for food economy
and other voluntary measures advo-
Gated by the food administration.
The delegates appointed a commit
tee on resolutions composed OF Albert
iC. DierTenbach. Christian Register,
Boston. James J. Brady, The New
World. Chicago, representing DR.. T.
". shannon; James Cannon, Jr., Bal
timore and Richmond Christian Ad-
vocate: James r. Joy, Christian Ad-
vocate. New York. and John T. Faris,
Presbyterian board of publications,
Philadelphia. The committee present
ed the following resolutions. which
were adopted:
We. as representatives Of the re-
i iigious press OF the United States
appreciate the fact that those In
charge of the work OF food admins
trat!on look upon the organized church
as the plost important agency in
working -. their problem of food
tconservatibl and 10 the religious pa
pers Of the most vital factor in plac-
ing their program before the people
we place on record our fun con-
ndl ne In Mr., Herbert Hoover and his
Lassoctates and cordially endorse ths
general program OF the food admin
istr1tis,
being made on producers. trafriCkers
and consumers OF all kinds OF food
and feeds in time OF war. We express
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-01
FOURTEEN JOINED
MARINES YESTERDAY
But National Guard Units ARC No'
Securing Recruits As Rapidly AS
Regular Branches.

Eighteen men in Richmond yesser-
dav sought service In the nlhtaff
forces OF the country, fourteen IN 'he
marine corps and four IN the army
The navy registered zero as 80 num-
her of enlistments Applicants were
fairly numerous at the stations or All
branches.
National guard units in the city are
not getting recruits. however. in the
same proportion as the resuta
branches. notwithstanding the fact
thar there are many good oRportunt-
ties, The Richmond Grays Blues
cavalry, signal crops and field artil-
lery are all In need OF men. and the
commanding officers are exertlns
every effort to get the organizations
nIled before they leave for the train
ing camp in the South Men Tor the
sirnal corps and Grays can enlist at
the Grays' armory. the Blues at their
armory on Sixth street and for the
held artillery at the HowttZers' ar
mory.
The apparent inactivity at the navy
station was not due to the lack or>ap-
rHcants, hut to the fact that the
quota of twelve men allowed the navy
has been completed this week. 1t was
announced. however. that the lists
would again be opened on Friday. IL
n not believed 1t will be more than
two or three days before the quota
II again secured. The navy, however
will enlist at any time machinists and
landsmen. also musicians and cooks.
The signal corps OF the regular
army, which il maintaining an office
at tho army station. Is in need of
men and electricians, radio oper-
ators and telegraphers are wanted.
Men without technical or practical
training will be accepted and given
a course OF several months instruc-
ton.
Enlistments yesterday were as fol-
lows:
Marine oorps-w. c. Canterbury.
A. p. Hill. O. G. Davis. r. H. Ellis.
q. B. Martin. r.. n. Richmond, E. E.
Craze, H. Chandler, F. G.. Williams,
C. DiIley and F. r. Fockler. Charles
ton, w. Va: O. w Moore and c. f.
Hacking. Richmond. and Willard O.
Hall, Durham, n. G.
Aruy-Floxd e, Myers. 500 Lewis
street. Richmond; John J. Stigall.
ecottsburg. Va: Irby II. Hayle. Wake
Aeid. N. c.. and william H. O'Brien.
Hinton. W. Va
For the British army-Stanley D.
Jones and William Jones. 1901 Hull
street, South Richmond.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-01
.bfRO'S Blue BOOK
l0AFtRS' AMT|O01t
Danger Of Figuring in Defense Coun-
ellis who's who Has Reduced
Idlers' Fraternity.
NOTHING FOR THE "HAND OUT.'
When Wandering Willie wants
Meal Collect q Meals worth of Hoe
ing in the Garden In Advance. IL
Is Urged.

Women of Virginia are asked by the
council of defense to add one more
TO their manifold patriotic duties. II
Is to put an end to that venerable IN
stitution. the hand out"
In these times" says the council
In a letter addressed to Virginia WON
en-, there Is no excuse for any aole-
bodied citizens to go to the back ooors
with heartrending tales OF inaollitS
to get work. There Is work for al "ho
want work. Throughout the iaho
there Il need for all the labor than
can be mustered
Whenever Wandering Wine
wants q meal. let him hoe the gar
Den for it-and do the hoeinS nrs@
There 10 hardly a farm In the sta'e
whore labor II not needed.
I'm the cities and towns the oes
gars should be sent to the shops. Nine
times out Of ten the mayor can direct
any one who really wants JOB TO
the place where It can be found
when tho hobo population finds that
vanhandling Is a failure. possibly IL
viii 70 to work. Certainly II Will nol
10 to work until the hand out Is
extinct form of charity.
80 tho women are urged TO restrain
their natural tendency to help those
who arc in want in order that the
country may get the benefit OF labor
that otherwise would never be per-
formed.
City. county and town authorities
ere again urged to fall in with thirty
ctttes and towns that have ALREADY
adopted the Byrd plan of listing oilers
The threat of being mentioned IN
Byrds Blue Book has been found
In many Instances, sufficient to make
young men get Jobs.
Also, instead OF falling buns. the
council urges the authorities to give
them the hardest possible work. pre-
feraeiy IN the sun. This practice II
ia believed, Will induce the culprNs
70 hunt up honest jobs at good pay
When the whole country is ca!leo
upon for service to the nation, fo'
sacriace and extraordinary endeaVor
when women and children hs well
a. men OF all conditions exeep tins
hobo are doing their share. there IL
no reason for exempting the hobo. a
persistent leisure class or any SOFT
Is an anomaly In n nation at war
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-01

Kilties from the ty-eighth High
landers, the Scotch Canadian regi-
ment Of Toronto. Ontario, which has
earned enduring fame for its part in
the war, are marching the streets Of
Chicago this week, as part of the
drive for recruits for tho Allied
armies which has been organized and
carried through by Colonel John S.
Dennis, commanding the Western
Division, British Recruiting Mission.
with the cooperation Of Captain
Franklin r. Kenny, U. S. A.. in
charge Of recruiting for the Chicago
district.
Two hnnAnaA Hi1hlanAaxa With
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-01
. Northern bridal "trip. will reside "
Fort Clifton. Chesterfield county. s8
Davis to sneak. 81

= Northern bridal "trip. will reside ~
Fort Clifton, Chesterfield county.
Davis to Speak. sa
westmoreland Davis. one of the
three candidates for the Democratic
nomination for governor. has accspts4i
an Invitation to address the voters ~
Petersburg in the Lyric Theater build
ing at SIS O'Clock Wednesday night.
Friends of Mr.. Davis held an informal
meeting last night and tetegraphed
him an invitation to speak here. which
was promptly accepted.
Mrs. Mary Anne Armstrong.
Mrs. Mary Anne Armstrong. widow
of Erastus Armstrong. a wsll-known
and esteemed resident, died ait her
home. the residence of her son. w. e.
Armstrong. at 400 High street. about
o'clock last evening. Mrs. Armstrong
was in the eighty-third year of hee
age and had been In feeble health for
some months, Besides her son. with
whom she made her home, she is sur
vived by one daughter. Mrs. w. r.
Cosby. of this city. Funeral services
will be conducted from Grace Episcopal
church. at $40 O'Clock Wednesday at
ternoon.
Funeral of Mrs. Allen.
Funeral services for Mrs. Virginia
Prince Allen. widow of A A. Allen.
whose death occurred yesterday Ia
Norfolk will be conducted at the grave
in Blandford cemetery. at 1880 o'clock
tomorrow morning. Mrs Allen was
a resident of Petersburg for many
I years and had many friends here who
will regret to learn OF her death
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-01
Behind Scenes in War Army
BY GEORGE GARvTN,
STAFF Correspondent, onalN News
he did excellent work in building up |

he did excellent work in building up
the cavalry arm of the national
guard.
Upon the entry of the United States
in the war against Germany, Colonei
Carter was relieved of his duties with
the militia bureau and assigned 10
the command of the Nineteenth cav
airy, one of the new organizations o.
the army.
In 1900. because of his ability 10
rapidly train new men into the ser
vice while a first lieutenant in the
regular organization, he was promoted
to a captaincy and assigned to the
Porto Rico regiment of infantry.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-01
DROP IN BUILDING
FOR MONTH Of JULY
Inspector Buffers Report Shows Fall
ing on Due to High Cost
OF Material.

inspector Buffers report for the
month of July shows decided fall
ing off In building operations. This
is accounted for mainly, said the In
spector last night, by the high cost OF
material and the scarcity of labor
Ordinarily however, said Mr.. Butler,
the months Of July and August are
short ones for new work. owing to
the fact that builders are bus COM
pleting the work begun earlier in
the year. to meet the September rent
ais. The summary speaks for itself;
Summary.
Number Of permits issued for new
work in July, so.
Number of permits issued for al
terations and repairs in July, 80.
Total number of permits issued In
July, so.
Estimated cost Of new work in July,
s110,7s3.
Estimated cost OF alterations and
repairs in July, $72,038.
Total cost OF work authorized in
July, s1s2,741.
Average value OF permit for new
work In July. s3.461.9062.
Average value OF permit for altera-
ltions and repairs in July. 1894. 4l3o.
Average value OF total permits is
sued in July, s2,1S6.05S1.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-01
R, c. GARNETT RESIGNS
AS DEPUTY SHERIFF
Popular HenrcO Onicfai May Make
His Home with His Son
in Cleveland.

r. c. Garnett. deputy sheriff OF Hen
rico county, for twenty years we'll
known and efficient officer. yesterday
resigned from that position. FOR
about six months he has been on duty
at the Henrico county Jail Previous
to that time he was assigned to work
in the county. Since MT. Garnett has
been At the Henrico Jail he prevented
prisoners from escaping on two oc-
casions. At another time he was as
saulted by several of them who ac-
complished a jail delivery.
For the present Mr.. Garnett VIII
take UP his residence in the county
He has not quite decided whether ne
will continue to make his home here
or 70 to Cleveland. Ohio, where he
has . son who IL assistant manager
Of the Ford Motor company. A. F.
Moran win succeed Mr.. Garnett a.
deputy shsri6
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-01

their regimental band and their
pipers parade the streets every day,
and the "skirl" of the pipes is heard
above the din Of the IL" and the
traffic cops whistle. It is only part
Of the program, however. to stir en-
thusiasm and bring recruits to the
recruiting stations. The Forty
eighth Highlanders have been in the
war from the very beginning. going
overseas as the Fifteenth Canadian
battalion in the First Division, and
fighting through ST. Julien, Festu-
bert, Courcelette, the Somme, and
Vimy Ridge. Since the British Re-
cruiting Mission opened western
headnuaxtaxs IN Chicago. . number
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-01

of Chicago men have joined this now
famous regiment.
Britons and Canadians Of military
age resident in the United States are
estimated by Colonel Cennis at $780,
600. Until the British Mission was
given permission by Congress to re-
cruit in this country, it was neces-
sary for q man to pay his own way
to Canada for examination. with the
chance Of being rejected after he got
there. More than 1000 did go, but
nov q man may be examined and
accepted at the neaDest recruiting
depot either Of tho United States
army OF Of the British Mission, and
his nay hegins the day be "signs-oas
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-01
Charged With Theft.

Morris Connolly was locked up AZ
First station last night, charged with
having taken S. belon ging TO r. p
Johnson. Didn't do It," said Connolly.
land this is blamed hot place &c
have to stay for nothing"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-01
Fw~nt W four Pints Taken.

Officers Akers and waters yesterday
took possession of "a trnnk ar Main
street station. on "a search warrant.
and found twenty-four pints OF liquor
reposing therein. Trunk and liquor
were taken 10 First station. and will
he laid away In City Hall this morn
ing.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-01
sprains Her Angle.

In alighting from a street car at
Ninth and Main streets yesterday
morning about 1880 o'clock Ella
Adams, of 2222 Moore street, fell and
badly sprained her ankle. The ambu-
lance with DR.. Gilman In charge. re-
sponded 70 call. treated the woman
and carried her to her home.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-01
Petersburg:
WORKERS For MUNICIPAL
REFORM IN SESSION

Petersburg, Va, July 3l.-The meet
ing of the ciey manager campaign
committee. held in the rooms of the
chamber of commerce at $40 O'Clock
tonight for the purpose Of receiving
reports from the several ward com
mittees of progress being made in the
campaign largely attended byi
members of the Young Business Mems
club and others who are Interested inI
the movement.
Enthusiastic discussion of the pro-
posed city manager charter To be-
voted for in the election Of next Tues
day was entered into by a number of
those in attendance
The reports Of the six ward -chairmen
indicate that the election will carry
in favor of the charter change by an
overwhelming majority Every effort
has been made to conduct the campaign
on an open basis and every voter quail
fled to participate in the election of
next Tuesday is urged to vote on the
measure.
INTERESTING SUIT IN
JUDGE MJLLEN's COURT
The hustinRs court. Judge Mullen
presiding, was engaged today in the
trial of the suit OF w. r. Turner
against Joseph l. Rosenberg for 81
+45.a2. on account of extra work done
in the construction of the Hotel JEFF
ferson fer the defendant. Messu
Charles Hall Davis and Paul Petit are
counsel for the plaintiff with Charles
r. I.assster representing the defen-
dant.
LOCAL. BANKS TO KEEP
OPEN SATURDAY NIGHT
Due to the difficulty experienced by
the several thousand men now EN-
ployed In construction work ut the Pc
tersburg cantonment In having their
checks cashed on Saturday nights, To-
cal banking houses Nave at the solicita-
ton of Secretary William N. Martin.
OF the chamber Of commerce. agreed
to keep open Saturday nights. Accord
ing to present plans. one OF the four
banks will remain open each Saturday
Night. 1t Is reported that employees
at the camp have on numerous occas-
ions paid exorbitant commissions to
individuals for cashing their checks.
Bnrnes-EveIy.
| Yesterday afternoon at o'clock. the
home of the officiating minister. Rev
w. o. williams. of Chester. was the
scene OF the marriage of Miss Ethel
| Ophelia, eldest daughter OF Mr.. and
| Mrs. p. r. Barnes. TO Mr.. Ralph Will
| liam pvely. The bride was attended
= by her sister. Miss Myrtle Barnes. as
maid Of honor. and the grocm's best
man was the brides uncle. Mr.. r. A.
Vincent. Mr.. and Mrs. Evely. after
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-01
Presbyterians to Aid Food Campaign

Washington. July 31.-The admin
istration announced tonight that this
Presbyterian church. with two milton
members. is the first to complete its
organization to aid in fod conserva-
ttion.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-01

Washington. july 2S.--Colonel Car
ter is recognized as one of the most
efficient cavalry officers in the United
States army, and on account of his
wonderful ability as organizer was
assigned to the militia bureau. where
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-01
COLONEL JESSE Mel. CARTER,
Nineteenth Cavalry.

Born In MISSOURI April T., 1856, and
appointed to the Military academy
from that state in 1892. In 1886 he
was made a second lieutenant and as
signed to the cavalry. He has served
two details on the general staff. 1903
to 1911 and 1911 to 1913.
The evening world., 1917-11-06

bedroom beside her again slumberlns
spouse.
1 thought you were I'D and
dressed" She cried. "You will be
late at your old office again, and
blaming me for IT." And she tore
the coverlcts from the manly form of
her beloved. Then she threw I'D the
window and hurried out again 10 the
kitchen TO grind tho coffee for Car
trude.
MIR. Jarr got brlskly up, closed the
window, picked up the b~edclothes.
wrapped them around him and fell
into gentle slumber again.
But Mrs. Jarr would not be denied.
and, making a flank attack, had the
children up n dressing and Mr..
Jarr on hts feet, despoIied of the bod
clothes, which she held as he shiys
cred and grumbled and dressed.
From this on Mrs. Jarr hadn't q
single thing TO do except to SUPER
wise the children's toilettes. find clean
linen for Mr.. Jarr, boil the eggs and
put the bacon on for Gertrude.
Then, after breakfast, with the
children on to school and Mr.. Jarr
en- route TO his office. Mrs. Jarr, to
get the dav started. ave Gertrude a
hand With the homework.
In these days of modern conveni-
ances the average wife and mother
hasn't anything to do but work.
The evening world., 1917-11-06
Ten Sons of Cabinet Members
Have Joined the Colors

delphia. Franklin X. Lane jr., son OF
the Secretary OF the Interior. Ia a
first Lieutenant in the Army AVA
tion Corps. David Franklin Ilous-
ton jr'. son OF the Secretary Of Agrl-
culture took the course at Annapolis,
and Is now an ensign in tho navy.
Humphrey L. Redfeld, son OF the
Secretary OF Commerce. is also in the
navy William b, Wilson IT,, son of the
Secretary OF Labor. has been attending
the Second Army Officers Training
Camp at Fort Niagara, n. Y. Jo-
seph b. Wilson Is q Lieutenant OF In
fantry IN the national army at Camp
Meade Maryland, whilo James II.
Wilson Is a corporal Of field artillery
now IN training a. Ann!ston, Ala
The evening world., 1917-11-06

schoolmates and usually passed them
by with hardly a nod.
In fact. all her life she had deemed
herself n superior sort OF person. and
when the war came on and II be-
came fashionable to take care of the
poor she saw n way for the fulfill
ment OF her ambition.
She wanted to become popular. 20
she formed an organization, calling It
the Little Sisters OF the Poor"
she managed to gather together
some would-b be climbers and they
elected her President OF the associa-
ton. which she accepted rather roiuc-
family. That la, she gave the appear
ance OF being reluctant. (She would
have bitten a hairpin In two II she
had not been made Presidency.
Now the next thing to do was to
and the poor. As they are always
with US it was not a difficult matter,
Then she needed some helpers and
some donations. people to knit and