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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-23
MRS. STUART M|CHAUX
HOUSEWIVES LEADER
Officers for Year Elected At Annual
Meeting Held Yesterday After
noon, and Many Reforms Are
Contemplated.

At the annual meeting OF the
Housewives league in the jefferson
otel Wednesday. the following Of
ficers were elected: Mrs. Stuart
Michaux, president: Mrs. John Kerr
Branch and Mrs. Charles Millhiser,
vice-president; Mrs. John d. Blaid,
corresponding secretary; Mrs. Thomas
Murrell, recording secretary; Mrs.
Norton. treasurer. Members Of the
committees on publication. education,
Inspection, membership, prices and
legislation will be appointed by the
president before the next executive
meeting.
Reports were read at this meeting
showing the growth Of the organiza-
ton since II was begun in March.
1915, and Mrs Preston Rowland. the
retiring treasurer. reported $5s.41 on
hand. $6S.10 having been spent for
current expenses. Mrs Michaux stat
ed, in a resume of the work done
by the league. that its initial mem
hership Of thirty had been increased
within 4 year to 500. and that the
meeting held in December represent
ed the largest gathering of women
ever seen In the history of the city.
She stated that much important iegis-
lation was being contemplated by the
league. dealing with sanitation and
other important domestic considera-
ions
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-23

Morally wounded this week by =
r0'ar bear which lie was exercising IN
los Angeles. Captain Jack Bonavita.
we'll known in Richmond. is dead.
\ policeman who saw the bear attack
ne animal trainer sent three bull
'ets into the brute's head. but not
quickly enough 70 save Captain Bon
eN'tas life.
Ia aSht with a lion at Conev
Island. the captain lost his right arm.
I'd was the recipient Of aid from the
richmond lodge OF Eagles. being en-
'tled 10 Il by his mem bershlp in that
der. He spent several winters In
richmond with the Rostock wild
nimal show, Joining Dixie Aeric
@raterna' Order Of Eagles, then,
Almost year after his fsht with
the lion he carried his arm in n sling.
hen vas forced 10 have II amputated
while in Paris. AS soon as he re-
cnvered he returned to his profession
lie later was married to the Princess
Mercy d Argenteau de Montglyon. OF
Belgium. who was captIvsted by his
kin and daring. In private life Cap
ain Ronavits was John f. Gentner
: Philadelphia.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-23
LARGE SUBSCRIPTION
TO JEWISH RE.IAEr FUND

One million dollars has been SUBJ
scribed 10 the Jewish War Relief fund
by julius Rosenwald. merchant and
philathropist OF Chicago. was the In
formation received yesterday by
Rabbi Edward n. Calisch from Henry
Morganthau. chairman of the Jew
ish War Relief committee. The sum
Il. 10 be paid in amount of 100000
with each 100000 subscribed to
the fund.
The committee aims to raise $40
5000 and Mr.. Rosenwalds sub
scription has assured Treasurer Her
bert II Lehman that success is not
far off.
With Jacob II, Schifr. Secretary
Sulzberger and Henry Morganthau.
Nr Lehman forms the executive COM
mithtee in charge OF the work.
Sunday night a committee in Rich
nond will meet with Rabbi Calisch
20 discuss plans for a mass IN Getting
to appeal to the Jewish population
Ind to arouse interest in the work
Only those OF Jewish faith will be
asked to subscribe.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-23
BuRkS QUALITIES AS
SUPRf NE COURT JUDGE
Thomas j. Ntehi<, of thariott~~Niil"
Succeeds Him Re
porter

Martin Parks Burks appointed by
coed Judge George n, Harrison on
the supreme court or appeals. yester-
day afternoon qualified as Judge. tho
oath being administered nv Chief Jus
tee white in the conference roam of
The court in the Library building The
e-remony. which was brief took place
"t o'clock. with only the Judges %
the court present
Following the administration OF the
cath 10 Judge Burks. the court elected
Thomas J. Niche. Of Charlottesville, as
reporter OF the supreme court OF ap-
peals. succeeding Judge Burks, who
has held that position for number OF
years. Mr.. Niche 10 head OF the big
publishing house. the Niche Publish
ing company. Of Charlottesville, and
has compiled and annotated some OF
the most widely ".ed books on legal
questions. He was educated in Law at
the University OF Virginia, and is n
grandson Of Thomas Niche. OF Staun-
ton. one OF the most prominent law
,crs of his day.
Judge Burks Will not take his seat
on the supreme bench until the June
term OF the court, which meets In
Wytheville. He is engaged on the work
of codifying the Virginia law. with the
code revision commission. and II will
be several months before this is com
pleted
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-23
RICHMOND SOUTH'S
MEDICAL CENTER
Eighty Per Cent of Patients Treated
Last Year In Local Hospitals
From Out of Town.

Recent reports by Richmond hos
pitfalls make it very plain that Rich
mond has become unGuestionably the
medical center of the South. The
most striking evidence in this con-
nection is the fact that something
like eighty per cent of the patients
treated in Richmond hospitals last
year were from out of town, which
is proof that people from all over the
South look to Richmond as the city
o. medical authority in this part OF
the country.
Perhaps the most amazing thing TO
the iaynlan, shown III these reports,
is the tremendous percentage OF pa
t!ents who require surgical treatment
For instance, out OF the 500 pa
tents received in the Memorial nos
Fital in 1915, tot of 1891 re-
duired surgical treatment. of course,
many Of these were minor operations,
as 69i for diseases of tonsils and ade-
noids. while 457 were for appendi-
cltis. Not the least surprising Of this
particular report in the part that
shows that there were nearly 600 diff
ferent kinds of diseases treated in
1915, The fact that there were this
il.imenss number OF different diseases
received into the Memorial hospital
gives the l7ynlan some conception OF
what is meant when we say that Rich
mond offers the mos excellent ia
cilities in the South for medical study.
There were some very rare dis
eases in the list. spch as five cases
ct ancurysm, which. translated INTO
everyday language, means leakN
heart valve. This disease is pra ctiCaI~
~ always fatal. and is one of the hig
cn gmas Of the world OF medicine.
There was also one successfully cured
,tbccss Of the brain; a patient suffer-
ing with anaemia Of the brain, which
is a very rare disease just another
nnusual disease treated was Jacks"-
MAN epilepsy.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-23
MILITARY SPIRIT IS.
GROWING IN CITY
Citizens Take Up Military Drills in
Preparation For War
Duty.

Governor Stuart was an interested
spectator when the young men of the
First National bank went through
their daily military drill on the roof
of the skyscraper yesterday afternoon
at o'clock. He was accompanied by
Mayor Ainslie. and moving pictures
were taken, which VIII be shown in
the local picture houses. The men are
being drilled by Sergeant Niles. United
States army, who was designated by
General Sale
General Sale has also designated an
officer 10 assist in the organization Of
IA company of volunteers the first
meeting to be held at tho Young Mems
Hebrew association. The meeting will
take place at 4 O'Clock. and all Young
men desiring to Join are invited to
attend. 1t is not limited to members
of the association,
signal corps il also in the pro-
cess of Organization among the en-
pioyes of the Chessp eake and Poto-
mac Telephone company. The corps
will be formed at once. and the COM
pany has announced that If the men
are called to the colors their salaries
Will be paid for one year. after which
time the dependent families will be
looked after.
In line with the patriotic impulse
OF the time. the students of the Binford
Junior High school have been organ
lied into a COMPANY Of cadets, and
they will shortly he equipped with
uniforms and rifles, Benjamin Rock
lin. who has charge Of part of the
prevoCational work it, ne school, has
been made military instructor.
President i. ". HoatHrIkht. OF
Richmond college. YES erdaN wrote
President Wilson and Secretary OF
War Baker that the grounds. build
ings and equipment of the institution
would be placed at the disposal of the
government iii the event Of war he
has also requested that an officer ne
detailed al the college IN 1rilI the men
for war duty. President BoatWright
states that he believes every one Of
the men will gladly avail themselves
of the opportunity 10Y the drills and
all alumni OF the college who wish ia
have the advantage OF the training
viii also be permitted 10 drill with the
students
Motorbost owners are also prepar-
ing TO furnish their crafts to the gov
eminent for patrol duty or any other
service in which they could be of use.
There are many moto1boats owned by
Richmond people ~ the Jemes river.
and II needed, ii is believed that they
would be of considerable aid to the
government. II IS believed that some
step will he taken shortly 10 find out
just how many of the boats here would
tie suitable for government service.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-23
CHANGES BEING MADE
IN VIRGINIA HOSPITAL

Or. Fl. c. Hodges and DR.. r. c. Wolf
have been appointed internes in the
Virginia hospital to take the places of
Or. A r. Parson and DIR. q. v.
Greene The position Of secretary Of
the hospital staff. formerly held by
DR.. Frank NJ Reade. is to he filled by
Miss Norma Ragland
The report OF Miss Cummings,
superintendent. who has rendered her
resignation to take effect August 1. is
now in the hands OF the administra tive
hoard The high state Of efYiciency
brought about by the efforts OF Miss
Cummings in the hospital is borne out
by letters from DR.. Murat Willis. DIR.
Douglas Wander Hoof and DR.. r. NJ.
Reade, congratuiating her on the ex-
ceilent manner in which she has con-
Quoted the institution.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-23
MRS. =. "a WITT LEADS
v. w. G.. \. MIDDAY NEfsTI NC

Mrs s r. Witt led the midday ser
vices at the Young Woman's Christian
ssociation Yesterday With an inter
esting talk on Prayer" Her sub
'ect was divided into three parts
Where TO pray. how to pray and at
what time TO pray. She discussed
the three IN full. laying particular
stress on the lsst-at what time to
pray--urgfng her hearers to devote
more time to this daily need. About
half hundred friends OF the Y, w.
-. A. were present.
Today. Mrs. r. IL. Potts will speak
on The Master, a Welcome Visitor
at Morning Lunch" from 20 100
o clock.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-23
UNITY w. G. r. U. FOR
LAW ENFORCEMENT

At regular meeting Of Unity w.
r. r. l.. the following resolutions were
adopted:
First That we stand as temper
unce women, ready to assist in every
way In our power our temperance
commissioner. Rev. Sidney Peters. in
his battle with vice and the liquor
traffic. and TO assure him OF our hearty
cooperation.
Second. We calf on our governor
and the mayor and ask that they re-
lain In ONCE the purity squad, -
which means so much to the welfare
Of the general public.
Third. That a copy Of these resolu-
ions be sent to The Richmond vir-
gtniAn for publication.
MRS. D. NJ. BURG EGS.
Preaidenty Unity w. C. r. u:
MRS A. q. QUARLES.
SECRETARY.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-23
POCKET WORSE PLACE
THAN GRIP FOR B0Gl
Judge Richardson Misunderstood, -
He Meant That Man Who Cars
ries Liquor in Pocket Is
Homeless. &

The jury which acquitted RobeftH
Ferriter of violating the prohibittoHs
law on the understanding that JudG4s
Richardson Had instructed them thax3
liquor in mans pocket is not to u
considered liquor in his "bagga1o#
m!sconstrued the judges Instructions
it was learned yesterday Ferrft4RS
was arrested at Elba station with LII
quart in his grip and a pint in III
pocket. The jury acquitted him when
he was arraigned in hustings court.
In trying the case the Jury asked tina
following question: I'VE. the jury
would like to know If whiskey In tatSS
pocket would lie considered in his bag
gage" TO which the Judge replied:S
1t must he carried I'm his bona Il
fide baggage. I answer the tn
qnry. No" Thercupon the iury
acquitted Ferriter and Judge
Richardson expressed hts surprise
He stated that it was more reprc-
hcnaibie for person 10 carry
liquor in his pocket than i'm his W
baggage, and the fact alone that
me had liquor on his person would u
convict him, even III he had none 3
i'm his baggage.
This statement upsets the general
belief that arose after the Ferriter ac-9
quittai that a man may carry as much
liquor In his pocket as he desires -
long as he has only quart in his
baggage Through Judge Richards
sons decision as stated later. the fact
that a man has liquor in his pocket
Will convict him without regard to
his baggage at all
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-23
'KELlERMAA PLfASES
DENt0|CI|NE AUDIENCE
Five Hundred People Hear Celebrated
Baritone Deliver Well Chosen Pro-
gram In Most Attractive Manner.

Marcus KelIerman. well-known
80. eaor,, ~ ,ba
al ""i ''o'iV' A''
Berlin Royal Opera ana the oscar
Hammersteiu Opera, of New York,
nv. ro,v living {, picbuond delight
I'M po,,a
Gu al auo'cice vi o'V Pe"P'S O.
dictine college last night, with pro-
gram that was, well chosen and ex-
ceedinRly well rendered. Every Sec
ton given was gem IN Itself, ana
Mr.. Kcllerman received big ova-
ton.
An especially attractive Number. ana
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-23
AUDITORS REPORT IS
VALUABLE INFORMATION
Givcs Statement OF City's Financial
Condition. With List OF All Re-
sources and ItcJnizcd Liabilities.
CITY PROPERTY IS SHOWN.
Richmond Owns Over S23, 0O0. 900
Worth OF Houses and Lands, Crow
ing In Value Each Year-Schooi
Increase Is Remarkable

The annual report of the city audi
try 81, was received from the city
printer yesterday. and made ready for
distribution. 1t consists OF a nicely
bound volume containing fftysix
of much interest to Taxpayers. The
report that the receipts for the year.
including the cash balance carried
over from the previous year, amount
ed to ss.17o,276,ss. and the disburse-
,nents totalled s7.74o.70s.45.
The receipts for the year given In
the report correspond TO the esti-
mated receipts included in the budget
ordinance recently drafted by the
finance committee, and the disburse-
ments quoted for 1916 formed the
basis for the appropriations made by
the committee for this year A copy
IF the budget is included in the re-
port
An itemized list OF the interest
bearing bonds issued by the city and
not yet matured Is given, showing a
total OF s16.l22.5 2J. the last series
OF these bonds coming due In 1919.
Al inventory of city property shows
assets amounting to s23,SS3,105.4l
from this source, which includes all
the property OF every kind owned by
the city
$4,000, 900 Worth of Schools.
Bridges owned by the city are
valued at s1ls,15S while the City
Hall building and fixtures are esti-
VIZ NJ. No ~ir
works and fixtures are worth sS,66S,-
COO, and the electric plant is valued
at 1852. sos. Parks and public
squares owned by the city are worth
s2,3I5.926. while the water works
figure s4.o54.S60. school buildings
and equipment are placed at So.
1915, while city afmsheuses. jails,
hospitals and public buildings in
crease the total by another ss70, 600.
\ review Of conditions during the
last twenty wars is given. showing
the great increase in taxable sources
FOR city revenue In 1896 the total
assessed values for the city was $685.
eSS3S1. IN 1906, ten years later.
this figure Jumped 10 $92.1o1. 40. and
in 1914. the year of the annexation,
Z went 10 s1ss.o24.352. An example
OF the ra pid growth the city is under
eoing and has undergone during the
last few wears - shown by the value
Of taxable property last year, which
was s202.155,50
A comparison OF 1907 with 1917
concludes the auditors report Popu-
alton 81 the city in 1907 was ia CO.,.
while on February l. 1917, IL was
1jS.1G0, Buldins operations for
1907 We're $500. 00o. while for last
ga" she figures show s4.ac7.396. The
=
jumped from 5,144 10 SO 900 in these
zen years. and the value Of school
buildings from s790.733 to s3,7a0.-
1872, Miles OF streets were 40 in
9p1 but now are 500. while the
lumber OF parks have been increased
from - 10 81. and the number OF
telephones from S,0e4 TO e2123
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-23
CAUGHT WITH FOUR
GRIPS AND 40 QUARTS

John Johnson white man thirty
six wears old. was arrested las n Ght
NJ liba station by Policemen Harris
and Eddleton on a charge of transport-
ing liquor. when arrested johnson
was in charge Of four suitcases. and
when they were opened the total guam
tity OF liquor found announce TO
forty-nine quarts.
County Policeman Seay got ea he
train at Ashland. it Is said ard mad
Johnson under suspicion when the
train arrived in Richmond II - said
that three other men were III the
party. but escaped arrest. leaving the
four suitCases with johnson
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-23
PROMINENT RICHMONDERs
TO DRIVE MULES AT FAIR.

The coming state fair has very un-
Usual amusement feature booked that
Is already causing town talk. 4 mule
derby Is scheduled to take place Oh the
race track each day of the fair. The
mules are the famous Nebraska racers
ard are said to be the champions Of
the world in speed and other attributes
Of the perfectly efficient mule. The
ha nner event of the meeting will be
+, ur-cornered one mile dash with the
f~flowing well-known Rtchmenders.
holding the lines: John Kerr Branch,
!. r. Anderson. n. II. Grundy and Leigh
r. Page
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-23
ACCOMAC TO BREAK
IT'S POTATO RECORD

According to former State Senator
Il. T. Gunter, OF Accumac county. the
scarcity of potatoes will soon he
changed to abundance In his county
This season promises 70 be record-
weaker the farmers of Accomac say
tecomac IS VirKinis's greatest potato
r!Gc'ng county The planting. so
fsv. las been on small sac. duo
th" excess rain. but the acreage ~
larSer than ever efore aud when
fIllv planted -Accomac county
promises to produce an unusually
'srge quantity for the markets OF the
VIZ ii
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-23
RAISE ''olD GLORY ON
EVERY HOME TOMORROW
Boy Scouts Start Campaign to Have
Stars and stripes Float From
Every Housctor In City. and
to Keep On Waving.
HAVE FIFTY THOUSAND FLAGS.
First Act of Patriotism BY Lads In
Khaki, Who Want Country to Know
They Will Do what They Can.
Patriotism Is Unselfsh.

More than fifty thousand flags have
H"n distributed by the Boy Scouts o.
Richmond during the last month, AID
they haVo set aside tomorrow as the
lay on which "Oid Glory shall fly
rom every home in the city One
thousand boys will begin this cam
raign. with the assistance Of more
than hundred men who have volun-
;eered TO request every owner Of
property to let the Stars and Stri pes
wave from whatever building he
owns.
Automobile drivers will also be
asked to carry a flag on their ma
chimes and to keep it there No mat
ter whether the nag Is large or small.
the spirit OF patriotism IL the same
The Boy Scouts originated the idea.
growing out of their interest in the
display OF a public spirit OF patri ~
ssm.
If their plans are carried out, P'ch-
'nond will be a city OF flags. and no
man can wake In the morning with
cut a greeting from The Star
Spangled Banner" With war staring
the country in the face. II In the
desire OF this strong body OF loyal
Young patriots 20 keep Old Glory
floating so long as our government
lahoring under her present terrific
train.
Will Canvass HONS Tomorrow.
Nj day long tomorrow the lads N
khahi' in spite OF the fact that They
have been constantly on duty in all
thetr spare time TO- many weeks. will
make house 30 house canvass Of tho
city. wherever flag IS missing. and
SIX that one be raised in a cor picu-
y~ya {,. u
very place OF business IN Richplon !.
No proclamation Will be made by
mayor In this regard because 1t Is
Unnecessary. Scout Executive Charles
3. Weaver said yesterday IN regard
% il. 1T In Scout idea pure and
"i1 pie. and they are going TO show
'He public. IN this frst act OF patriot
en- that their duty 10 their coun-
try. while IL cannot he on the firing
ne Ia at home. and that thay in
fend 20 do all IN their power 70 aid
heir government by acts of loyalty
and service IN their own ci.y and
state whore such acts may count Just
IS much as the acts OF those who are
eaNed or 10 shoulder the gun"
Troop o. the Oldest continuous
scout orean cation tn the city. ceIe-
rated its Nth anniversary with a
'stller and son banquet last night. pre-
rared by committee for Holy Trinity
rhJrCh, in which the troop il locat-
This was the FIRST celehrat;o" OF
re kird ever HELD in this city where
q hers ana Sons were gathered in a
ord ~ onpalNouship linking tho
o3tYRer srveratieS with the elder.
t. = hoped that the efforts % these
is7 ~ Young Americans In covering ne
tsts with he beautiful e,-lbiem o. tho
LAID Of the Free and the Home y'
he Brave viii meet with entire sue
l.eN- tomorrow
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-23
DIR. jerks TONIGHT.


rrOuOs0ISt Btere.
The business men of the city are in
yited to attend the lecture to be given
tonight at Sis O'Clock by jeremiah w.
Ieaks. Ill. D.. director of public affairs
of the New York university. in the
auditorium OF the Jefferson hotel. The
appearance of Dr jerks is under the
auspices OF the chamber of commerce..
and he will speak on Business and
Government" Or. jerks is one OF tho
foremost students on political economy
In the country. and his address here
will be Of interest to all the business
men Of the city. The chamber Of COM
merce has invited all Of its members.
The Rotary club. Business Mems club.
Advertisers' club. r. r. A.. and United
Commercial Travellers 70 attend tho i'd
dYeaR 3 >s
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-23
MISS RANKIN Will.
NOT BIZ sBLE TO toME

.itss Jeaunette Rankin, tn, only
woman mem hor of O yress. ",1n was
iC rive spoken la Richmond - -'fl1
= has tclceraphed the Equal :-ut-
rag League OF Nic:t' / ~ = she w
: Q 80 able to keep hcf 'nHcntmeul.
as congress will sit in extra session
at that time She tosrs - come a.
T. er. date. howe 81.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-23
Pizxini Home to BE Sold

The home OF William B. Pizzini IL
Byrd park. now occupied by Mrs PIT.
zini. is to be sold at auction within the
near future. it was announced yester.
day, The date OF the sale Is not def.
nitely known. but will probably take
place May 6.