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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-12
Obituary
Observation-Disclosures
Charlotte Ann ROuntrce,


Suffolk. Va. Aug. 1.-THE funeral
service of Charlotte Ann Rountree, in
FAINT daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. j. c.
Rountree, of Kings Burrow Heights
was conducted yesterday afternoon al
O'Clock from the above residence
The services were conducted by Rev
DR.. J. w. Johnson, of the Christian
church. During the services Mr.
Johnson, Mrs. johnson and Mrs. Oar
den sang two selections. Four little
boys bore the white casket to the
nearse. They were John Morgan
Vernon Ramsey, Ralph Smith. Floyd
briggs. lnterment was in Cedar Hill
cemetery. The infants death was
sudden. 1t having been sick only two
hours. Up to this time it was well
and playful, It's mother discovered
Thursday morning at o'clock the
chiid was affected by the heat A
doctor was called, but the child could
not be saved. The floral tribute was
beautiful.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-12

There is a mighty pathos in the
words of Premier Lloyd George to
the people of England: still / want
to say that 1t is not over. This coun-
try has got to depend upon its reso-
luton and courage. We have got 70
keep up our hearts for a long strug-
gle. It Is the heart that tells. and
want the heart TO be steady, beating
with hammer strokes That Is the
heart that will go through. That is
the heart / want"
Hardly do we OF America grasp
the full meaning OF the words OF this
courageous man. For four terrible
years. England has suffered Her
resources have been bleeding will
exhanstlng streams OF sacrifice Hun
dreds OF thousands of her heroe,
have given their lives. The ocean bot.
toms are strewn with her ships and
men. Desolation has gripped at the
hearts OF her people as nearer and
nearer remorseless foe approached
the threshold of her expiring hopes
The premier would not have the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-12
WOMAN is WOUNDED;
NOW IN tInCDIrVA

Up to Late hour last night the DO.
lice had not been able to locate John
Williams, colored. who is wanted on
the charge of shooting Clara Long
colored
The assault occurred at 2n2 East
Clay street. where Williams, the
woman and negro named viii
Parrish, were gathered. Parrish
stated last night that the pistol went
of accidentally while they were
"fooling'' with 1t.
The injured woman was taken to
virginia hospital. where late last
night 1t was said she was in q seri-
gus condition. The bullet entered her
breast Il
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-12

In France. The Confederate veterans
presented the county with a large
united States flag mounted on =
sixty-foot pole. The unfurlinx 81 4
service flag containing l89 stars, nre-
sented to Fluvanna county by the Fiu.
wanna chapter, American Red Gross,
presented an impressive scene. The
nag was unfurled by Mira George m.
Clements. who has given four OF her
sons to her country's service. whi16
MRS. Clements stood beneath tAe
nags graceful f,!ds the choir Of the
FORK Union Baptist church sana
Keep the Home Fires Burninr..
other patriotic songs were rendered,
during the day.
Dr. John +. Vines, pastor OF the
First Baptist church, Roanoke. Va.
aided In great revival last week
at Bethel Baptist church, Carys-
brook, Va.
The tomato crop in this section has
peen greatly damaged by the sxtreme
neat 81 this week. Many Of the fsrn-
ers say that fully half the crop has
neen ruined. Watermelons and gar-
dens have suffered much.
Mrs. John r. Vines. Of Roanoke.
spent several days with Mrs. 4. a.
Lavender on her way to the couyen-s
ton OF the Woman's Missionary
union which was held last week -.
Hillsboro, Va.
Mrs. Sue Cooper. Mrs. w. o. Snesd.s
Mrs. F. @. Lavender, Mrs. CT q. SnAad
and Miss Marion Daniel went from
here to the Woman's, Missionary
union which met last week al HIM.
boro. Va. -
Mrs. Katie Hatcher DeMott ana hoe
daughters, Misses Katherine and VIZ.
ginia, OF Lynchburg are 4 spending
some time with Mrs. DeMott's mother.
Mrs. w. E. Hatcher. '8'
Or. and Mrs. II. j. Wright. formerav
OF this place, but now OF Petersbur4s
accompanied by their little soss
Fletcher, visited old friends here lasf.
week. -.
Mrs. Frank Snead. who has bxSSYss
Visiting her son at Hagerstown. No.
has returned home. -.
I. Mrs. Percy Thomas and children. cfI
Hagerstown. Md. are here on yaai2.
e Mrs. Ella Thomas, the mother ri
Mr.. Thomas. I'd.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-05-08
WILSON GETS SEO|T|ON
ACT FOR SIGNATURE
New York Socialist Opposes Adoption
by House OF Conference Rc-
port on Measure.

I Washington May with wide
powers granted Postmaster-Gener
Burleson the house this afternoon
adopted conference report on the
"sedition act II now goes 90 Presi
dent Wilson for his signature.
( Although Representative London,
OF New York Socialist. cast the only
vote against hnai action on the re-
port. a spirited fight preceded the ball
lot Republican and Democratic
members Joined in terminE the powers
granted the postmaster general the
most drastic ever allowed TN American
history,
The section most hotly assaiied, pet
mits tho Official III upon evidence
satisfactory to him" he believes the
mails are being used in violation OF
"seGition act To- decline to deliver
any mail to the supposed offender
This applies TO corporations as well
as to individuals.
Pointing out that there is on appeal
from this action, Representative
Green. OF Iowa" said that evidence
satisfactory 10 the postmaster gen
oral" might he no evidence 81 all fle
said that The victim Of such an order
was not guaranteed the right OF trial
OF counsel or even Of entering "A de-
Tense against what might be a mere
suspicion.
Il am willing to 60 to any lengths,
81 id Green, to put down propaganda
and punish spies but ] think we arc
taking 4 very dangerous step when
We permit a man TO be ostracized or
Il business 10 be hankrupted without
the AnElo-Sayon right Of having his
day in court
REPRESENTATIVE Graham. of Penn
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-05-08

NN~"''''''@'N A''''' 'N7r.F
enemy, and ne will he able 10 kill
twice as many and get back TO prepare
for more
Sergeant Kinesley's language was al
times a little strong, He vas not
choice always But his emphasis
reached the right spot. and he was
frequently applauded.
Mother of the Movement
Mrs. Ellen n. Alderdice. OF Pittsburg.
one of the origtnstors OF the orRani-
zation, it's national president, told OF
its inception and Of the splendid as
sistance given her and her coworkers
by former United states Attorney
General Knox. with whom she con-
ferred on the subject. and by Colonel
Worrilow. and other men Of prom
Iinence.
One Of the prime objects Of the or
/ Ganization.' said Mrs. Alderdice, is
! to reach out TO the mothers of the
/ boys who live In the suburbs and In
! cannot leave their homes to attend
/ meetings, but whose sons are Just as
| good as any other sons who arc fight
! ing for the common country. These
mothers must he cheered in their sad
ness We must go after them in our
automobiles and bring them to our
! meetings, and make them feel happy
| and ri home,
The great purpose OF this orEani-
| cation will be achieved when We reach
that universal sistethood which win
make Of our country true dc
mocracy."
Like Sergeant Kingsley. l appeal
! TO you to- enter into the spirit of
/ this war with a smile. There is moth
| ing in the world ike it. We must
cheer up the pothers and sweethearts,
and make the girls At TO receive the
! boys when they come back.
Temporary Organization Effected.
She suggested that the organization
/ resolve itself iuti community chapters,
| with the schoohouse as the meeting
! place, whore the communities might
! get together in the sisterhood that
| makes foy democracy.
| Rev, Charles Hannlsan spoks for a
| few minutes and endorsed the move
| ment in it's every phase He agreed
| that cheerfulness would go far toward
| success In the great conflict now on,
! and that such an organization would
! tend to make the careers of the hoys
more bearable and more effective.
Upon suggestion Of Or. Freeman the
| ladies' went into a temporary organi-
| cation, and Mrs. Grahowskeii was
! chosen unanimously as the temporary
: chairman. She accepted the honor in
/ q short speech, going into the spirit
! Of the occasion with enthusia SIN. AT
lher suggestion the ladies by risln c
! vote agreed to meet at her call within
! few days. at which time the orEani-
/ cation would he made permanent and
/ a line of procedure mapped out.
| The meeting was most enthusiast
: tic one. There were probably one
hundred and fifty ladies present with
| a sprinkling of men.
The time and place of the next meet
FINS will he announced in the papers
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-05-08
MAURICE ST|RS UP
Continued from First Page. }

ing Post. Daily News, Daily Chronicle
and Manchester Guardian.
General Maurices letter came up in
the house OF commons today. To an
inquiry from ex-Premier Asquith,
Chancellor Bonar Law said the gov
eminent proposed to Invite two
judges TO investigate Maurlce's state
ments privately. He added that
most secret documents" must be
gone into 10 determine the truth or
untruth of the allegations
The government Chancellor Eonar
Law said, would give a day to thor
ough discussion of the matter and
the army council would he called
upon TO consider the question of mill
tary discipline.
He concluded by saying ex-premicr
Asauith himself would be allowed to
nominate the Official investigating
judges II he desired to do so.
Major General F. r. Maurice had
been chief director of military opera
tons at the British war Office for
many months and had come to he
looked upon by the press as the on
cial spokesman of the British high
command to the British and foreign
press. In his official capacity he gave
weekly resumes of the war situation
to the American newspaper men in
London.
1t was one OF these interviews. the
last given by him as the war ONCE
representative, that is geperally be-
lieyed TO have resulted i'm his trans
fer to command in the field In
that interview he dwelt at some
length upon the precarious position of
the British IN Flanders and then
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-05-08
before he was slain. 1T Is reported.

Ne,y yort - ,ew bote, 4,t,.
,ba, CIV .,r,,i,r structurc In ~
,,'ari5 e. 90 he araotad IN H. -. sns
nj, 49,, 80 "
~. $50 p.,. e.. zen
fark ana hauisoh avenues. Inc new
structure is TO ne thlrty-tNo stories
high, win tower, the heisht of
which has not yet been determined
surrounding the main structure.
-
consul-general at MOSCOW. died from
hemorrhage OF the brain. il is
learned mere. Russian physicians first
sonins.
Lohooh-i me anniversary OF the
MINIS Va tne A.uSi'ah's was observed
a. A.. 4uecHs'o"h py a toie'hn ceremony.
"lest 'n,oushoat
.,'e eo"n' ~e.1 plaseo on
VIZ go % go ~. -"o Y'N''iis ny "Hi-
nnrsors ''''e anu private
,.o,,,r.,,,'. - t,,.a T.,
cbarr,nn v,otatfor ~ tho $500,
act bv Inc federal trade cnnmjastan
The cornoratiop fs alleged IN have AZ
eliminated in nrtces and also 10 Inv.
made contracts for the sale of g..
goods with the provIso that purchaser.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-05-08
SCHOLARSHIPS OFFERED
BY STATE UNIVERSITY
Free Tuition and Other Privileges to
BE Given to iie High School
Graduates at Ncxt Session.

Especial to The Richmond Virginian).
Charlottesville, Va. May 1.-THE
board of visitors OF the University OF
Virginia have been authorized by a
recent act of the Virginia general as
sembiy to offer l1s state scholarships
IN the college to Virginia students pro-
vtding tuition in the college. room
rent. light, heat and medical attend
Ance free Of charge. Division super
.intendents Of schools are TO award
these scholarships. one TO each divi-
sion. TO any applicant who is gradu-
ate ~of fully accredited four year
high school provided he file affidavit
that he is financially unable TO pay
for the items named in the scholar
ship in addition TO other expenses of
attending the university.
students who are not graduates of
accredited high schools may become
eltEibie for one of the scholarships
~ taking the entrance examinations
TD4 the university, In case of two or
more applicants in the same division.
~ com petitive examination will be held
m MAY ~. % or % Students pass
tng this competitive examination will
~ accepted as meeting the entrance
OF the university.
Any student whs accepts this
cholayship and remains at the uni
SUrelfy two years or more. must pledge
shtRoelf TO teach or engage In some
q fqrm Of school work in Virginia fol-
snk l@a&t two years. II for any reason
the obligation cannot be discharged In
Mir way the university will consider
The scholarship as q loan to be alb.
Is&MaVA6 by payment of its estirnafe ed
AyGe~ Every division superintendent MT
#Stt1t nominate several aiternates who
tqx be eligible for appointment by
e61ent r. As4Aiderman. OF the uni
ltx. from the state 1t large
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-05-08
RICHMOND AVIATOR
KILLED AT MIAMI

Second Lieutenant Mels HE NUGaIl~
sullivan SON Of Mt and Mrs l.. r.
sullivan was KILLED YESTERDAY after
noon tu an accident az the aviation
field Miami Fla He was attached to
the aviation squadron OF the United
states marine corps.
Details of the accident bad not
reached this city last night The
body viii arrive tomorrow morpme.
Resides his mother and father he
leaves surviving him one brother l..
r sullivan. IT. and three sisters
Mrs N J Fulton and Mrs. T. ] Ft'z-
gerald, Of This city. and Mrs. Irtn 4
Yarnclt Of Minneapolis. MINI
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-05-08
Baptist COLLECTIONS Big

The foreign mission board OF the
Southern Baptist convention reports
collections amounting to $l,o06,fS9.42
during the year ending April 81. This
is 5000, 900 more than that of last
year. $S52,923.73 Of this was sub
scribed for current support and Sl53,-
1860 for the Judson memorial fund.
This is the first time a Southern state
has contributed more than 500. 900
for current support.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-05-08

vent 70 that same house 20 rout out
the slAekers
state Campaign Success.
TIE state campaign is running o.
no small basis, either Encoura& inE
reports are coming tn from every
school in the state 'Howevrr the
system has not been completed Vet,
and nnal reports are not obtainahlc
Colonel Thomas Il. McAdAms, state di-
rector. and Claude ". Davenport
executive secretary. state that the re-
suits are assuming gigantic djmen-
sions
The success OF tire campaign 10 the
schools is very gratifying to all the
leaders. They state that the amount
aimed for may be more than doubled.
The reports from all tho schools yes
serday showed a wonderful improve
msnt over the results attained the day
before. Every principal. teacher and
child" sstd Assistant Superintendent
Btnford yesterday, rs doing all in his
power 10 sell the stamps School chill
dren are busy with the blue cards or
the streets, and II is hopcd that citi
sehs will not take ofrense at the ef-
forts Of the little oneE. Help them
win the state banner
The total sales yesterday amounted
.41.is on Monday. making 4 total NJ
$ts.tis.27.
Order Goes 10 John smith Boys.
The special order offered by Direc-
tor Iitchford was won by the special
school OF seventeen boys. located in
the administration building a d
known AZ John Smith school The con =
ditions OF the offer was that $1,000
worth of stamps would he bought
from the school selling the greatest
value OF stamps in proportion These
hAyA, who are put in a separate class
because they are hard TO manage. sold
stamps amounting to Sta per capita
A busy assembly was held at John
Marshall High school yesterday morn
ing when the school went pass their
mark by 3I,6t656. Principal Har-
wood has arranged unique device for
encouraging the students to the sale
of stamps. The boys and girls com .
pate, and each dav the boy and girl
selling the largest amount Of stamps
mounts stairway.
The girls came out ahead yester-
day. Miss Cordie Eunnally selling 81
600 worth. John Core was q close Sec
ond, selling stamps totaling 1880.
HslA street Parade Tomorrow
The children and teachers of Balm
bridge Junior High school, headed by
\ band and platoon of mounted po-
lice. and the Home Defense league
win parade the South Side streets to-
mOrToW nikHt IN tue interest OF the
campaign. They will go to the school
auditorium for speeches and a picture
show.
The citizens OF the JEFFERSON school
district viii hold big meeting in the
Nineteenth Street syna ogue this
evening at sac O'Clock. War addresses
will be made by Or. Edward Calisch
and J. II. Birford. assistant superln
ten6ent of schools The meeting will
IN hAld uuGer the znsn{css ~ Tn
feYsOn school. and will be presided
over by the principal OF that school.
The John 3 Cary school will hold a
sing" tomorrow night IN the school
auditorium. There Will be speeches
BY the Junior fosr-minute men and
al the patrons are urged TO be pres
emit.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-05-08

were Americans At present only
eight men are in residence 1T oxford
On a Rhodes scholarship, six Engli
men and two Americans Five OF these
eight men are medical students and
two have already seen service The
Rhodes trust has granted leave Of ali
-cnce TO any student for the duration
of the war with the right to resume
or commence their SCHOLARSHIPS when
The war is over The annual qualify
ing examination viii be held In oEto-
Der 81 this year at the CnlversifE If
Virginia.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-05-08

Washington -Sccrettry McAdoo IL
confined TO his home with a case oil
tonsiIitls. He will he laid UP scvera
days.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-05-08
WIRE FLASHES

st. Louis.---Lieutensnt w. w. Smith
thirty four, of Paw Paw. ILL.,, was kill
ed and Lieutenant Kern, thirty-two. OF
Newark n. j.. was seriously injured
when "A plane In which they were
making "A practive flight from Scott
field aviation camp fell 500 feet 10
the ground.
WashinEthon.- Secretary McAdoo is
confined to his home with a case Of
tonsilitls He will he laid up several
days.
Washington. For violation of the
fuel administration order that proNid-
cd coal of the lowest possible degree
of visibility" for steamships, the New
York. and Philadelphia Coal and Coke
company was penalized by the Coy
eminent. The company supplied a
Belgian relief ship and other vessels
with high volatile coal instead OF the
SO called smokeless coal
Cleveland. O.--Department OF jus
tiCe agents are seeking men believed
to have started a fire which destroy
ed the plant of the Great Western Oil
company. Hundreds Of thousands Of
gallons of Kerosene, luhricatinE oil and
gasoline were consumed in the blaze
The loss IN estimated at 5000. 600,
Washington navy department
information bureau is investigating a
report to the effect that the missing
collier CNclops, which disappeared
without leaving trace, has been
towed into German port and her
valuable cargo of manganese deliv-
cred TO German manufacturers.
san Francisco. approximately 10,
000 coo pounds OF excess wheat -four
in warehouses and held by whole
saiers. retailers restaurants, bakeries
and individuals throughout California
will bc assembled immediately for
shipment to France
Del Rio Tex.--Frederick HiiIcoat
and his family were found slain by
Mexican bandits on their ranch at
Muzquiz Mex Hillcoat's wife, son
and sister ia law we're among the vic
Tins Hillcoat put M a terrific bat
tie Nth the raiders and Killed several
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-05-08
MOORE ENTERS RACE
IN EIGHTH DISIRitE

The state auditor has received from
colonel Z. NJ. Moore. Of Loudoun. ,
check for $3.50 10 p9v his Zee as a
candidate for congress in the EtGhth
district subject 40 the August pemo-
cratic primary
II Was announced Yesterday at the
auditors office that this Was the first
fee received from any candidate from
any district I'm the state for tho Au
gust primaries, aud tn fact the FIRST
announced Of any candidate for ton-
Srcss a. thar election
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-05-08

consul general at Moscow. died from
n hemorrhsRe of the brain, IL Ia
learned here. Russian physicians first
diagnosed the cause of death as poi
soning.
The Sentinel=record., 1918-10-18
WARNING ORDER.

In the Chancery Court of Garland County. Ark. Georgia State Savings Association and Edward w Bell, Trustee, Plaintiffs, ys. Minnie c. Webb, Calvin ]. Webb ct al, De fendants
 The defendants, j. w Jenkins Company, Eastern Cloak and Suit Company. Bedding Brothers and Com pany Rothschild Brothers Hat Com pany, Brown Shoe Company. The Morgan Anderson Company, Singer Moss Clothing Company Schwarz X Wild Hargalne- -McKittrick Dry Goods Company, C N RiX, Trustee are warned to appear in this court within thirty days and answer the complaint of the plaintiffs. Georgia State Savings Association and Ed- ward W. Bell, Trustee
 Witness my hand and the seal of said court this 2Gth day of July, A D. 1918.
 F w nOWTII1S. Clerk 8 W. GARRATT, Attorney ad ltem
 S-2-5W
The Sentinel=record., 1918-10-18
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

Departme1, of the lnterior, r s Land Office at Little Rock Arkansas, Oc- tober 1 1918
 Notice ja hereby eiven that Neal Fisher. of Cedar Glades, Arkansas, who on October 20. t9l5. and August 2g lele. made original and additional entries. No 01Ol97 and 0t354L for s 1-2 $ 1-2 NE l-4 SE -.l SW 1-4 s 1-2 SEE l-t SW 1-l. N 1-2 s 1-2 NE IA sW 1-t, x 1-2 NE 1-4. SW II, SEE l-4 NV l-l and SW 1-4 NV IT, Section 29, Township 1 W. Range 20 W, 9th Principal Meridian, has l'Ied notice of intention 10 make hree year proof to establish clam to the land above described. before U. $. Com missioner. at Hot Springs, Arkansas on the 2 day of November, 1918.
 Claimant names as witnesses.
 James BBocher of Cedar Glades Arkansas: Houston Richardson. of Cedar Giadcs, Arkansas; Aron Graves, of Cedar Glades. Arkansas Randolph Graves. Of Cedar Glades, Arkansas.
 John W. Allen,
 Register.
The Sentinel=record., 1918-10-18
LEGAL NOTICES
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department of the Interior |. s. Ian
 Office at Little Rock, Arkansas Sept (, 1918,
 Notice is hereby gwen that Thoma II. Parker of Jesseyile, Arkansas, wh on October l5, 1914. made 'tomestea entry No. oll33G for E 1-2. NV r. SW IT, SW1-I NW1-4 SWI-l. See. 9 and s 1-2 NE l-4 SE IT. and $ L. SEE 1-4, Section 9, Township 1 N Range l9 w. Eth Principal Meridian has filed notice of intention 10 max Three year Proof to establish clam 10 the land above described. belo- U. g. Commissioner. at Hot Springs Arkansas, on the 18th day of October 1918.
 Claimant names as witnesses: Hay wood Smith. of Jessoville, Arkansas Tom McRey Of Jessevue. Arfausas Albert l.. Nagby. of JesseyiIe. Arkan sas; Napoloan Davis, of Jesseyf}e Arkansas
 JOHN W. ALLEN, lTues) Register
The Sentinel=record., 1918-10-18
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department of the Interior, Y g. Land
 Office at Little Rock Arkansas
 September 27 l9tS
 Notice is hereby given that John W. RaPsdale, of Jossieyillo. Arkansas who, on May aL 1913, and December %, 1911. made original and additional entries No 03GGS and 0ll412, for Sh 1-l NE. 1-4 s 1-2 SW IA NE f $ 1-2 NE 1-i SW l-i NE 1-4, s 1-3 NV 1-I SW 1-4 NE 1-4. N 1-2 Nl-2 SW 1-4 NE 1-4 NV l-4 NE l-4 and SW 1-t NE IA NE Ii Section R. Township 1 N Range 19 ", 5th Principal Meridian, has filed notice of intention to make three year Proof to establish claim to the land above described before ', s Commi 3si0ner at Hot Springs, Arkansas, on the 9th day Of November, 1918.
 Claimant names as witnesses