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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-23
STREET CAR MEN ARE
EXEMPT FROM DRAFT
State Council of Defense Makes Pub
lie Order from Provost Marshall
General Crowtier.

The Virginia Railway and Power
company and other traction compa-
niles operating within the vicinities of
military zones can, by satisfying the
national army draft officials that they
arr essential 10 The conduct OF their
business, obtain exemption for any of
their employees.
The exemption order goes even fur
ther than this--it includes. also, those
necessary for the maintenance of ma
tional interes is
Colonel Charles r. Kelley executive
secretary of the state council OF de-
Tense. has been authorized by the war
department TO issue the following or
der from the effice Of Provost Marshal
General .Crowder:
Concerns engaged in the transpor-
t.tion within cities and along the pub
IL highways elsewhere OF necessary
commodities may claim deferred clas-
sihcation for their necessary en-
pieyes under the provision of the re-
cent act OF congress referring to per-
sons engaged in Industries. occupations
or empioynaents. smelnting Agriculture
found to be- necessary TO The main
tenatsee Of the military esta biishment
or the effective operation of the mill
tary forces. or the maintenance of ma
tional interest during the emergency.
I'm such cases. as in all others
where claim for deferred classified
tion is made on this ground. evidence
must be submitted to the district board
10 show. first. that the particular con-
Germ making the claim is necessary to
the maintenance of the military estab-
iishment. or the effective operation OF
the military forces, or the maintenance
OF national interest during the erner-
gence: and. second. that the individual
Tor whom the claim Is made is neces-
sary empioye OF that concern"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-23
ACCEPTS
GREEK MISSION

Henry w. Anderson. vice-president
and general counsel for the Virginia
Railway and Power company, is IN
derstood to have accepted the Greek
mission offered by the Red Cross.
MIR. Anderson was In charge OF the
Rumanian field when that country
entered the war and during the Rus
sian and Rumanian collapses, came
near facing a Bolshevik firing squad
German agents alleging that the
American chief of the Red Cross mis-
sion had been guilty of lending finan-
cial aid to one Of the insurgent Rus
sian generals. This, OF course, was
ofncially denied.
Upon his return to Richmond. after
an absence 81 about year, Mr.. An
derson found that he had been sue
ceeded temporarily as vice president
and general counsel for the Virginia
Railway and Power company by Z.
Randolph williams. his law partner in
the Arm of Munford. Hunton. williams
and Anderson.
Although Mr.. Anderson had dropped
his law business t. take up Red Cross
work. n was generally supposed that.
~ the personal representative az the
Gould interests In Virginia, he would
conttnue m direct the general aft4ira
~ M copapaay. hut thu AnpSafa NV
H. n NJ isnhAp AZ 66t ~
N 3 NJ u u ~. "
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-23
VISITING NURSES
APPRECIATE AID

The Visiting Nurses of the Nurses
Settlement issue the following note of
appreciation TO the people of Rich
mond:
The help rendered by the local pub
lie at large in combating the spread
of Spanish influenza jig tribute indeed
to the people OF this city
"A feature that has proved most vi
tai and OF greater aid than really can
be appreciated by anyone not closely
allied with current necessities AMI con-
ditions is the Kindness OF autom obile
owners who have contributed the use
of their machines to the Instructive
Visiting Nurses association for the
purpose of carrying nurses from ono
point OF the city TO another AZ a mo-
ment when the span of life is often
measured by the mercy OF time.
The Visiting Nurses are most CRATE
full for this consideration and believe
that this public acknowledgment of the
assistance preferred will suggest that
other auto owners follow the same ex-
ample. Anyone anxious. therefore to
assist IN this connection will be a BILE to
render an act of benevoience Of ines
timabie value and should telephone the
Nurses Settlement. Madison 305.''
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-23
NURSES APPRECIATE PROPER
BY PUBLIC or AUTOMOBILES

The Instructive Visiting Nurses as
sociation wish To express their CRATE
tul appreciation of the kindness Of
citizens in offering their automobiles
for use by the nurses in attendance
upon the John Marshall emergency
hospital during the influenza epidemic
The assistance thus rendered has
proved most vital in the fight being
waged against the disease. The cars
have been used In carrying the min
isterirg angels of mercy from one
point to another about the city and.
particularly in urgent cases. their
employment has resulted in the
saving of more than one life. II is said.
Public acknowledgment by the as
ISOLATION, II is hoped, Will spur rs
similar action others who have cars.
but who have not proffered them
The need liz still acute and owners
feeling so disposed arc requested TO
telephone the Nurses Settlement.
Madison sos.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-23
WILL FIND WORK FOR
DISABLED SOLDIERS

Commissioner of La Dor John
Hirschberg yesterday began mailing
to employers of labor throu ghout the
state a postcard questionnaire by
means OF which will be tabulated lists
Of partially disabled soldiers and
sailors for whom, upon their return
to the United States from overseas.
productive employment can be OBJ
tanned.
To assist in providing employment
for these crippled men, employers of
labors are requested to flll out the card
and return to the department of labor.
Those who can utilize such help
are asked to Indicate the number of
men to whom they can give employ
meut who nave lost either the right
or left hand, one arm or the other.
both arms. right or left foot. one or
the other leg. both legs, one eye, both
eyes and those suffering from nervous
shock or other disabilities.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-23
Frieda Meredith Dietz-- CNffEN
Editor. OA/AlA
phnnA4A adisosa
1898. /.

composed by request, by LieutenaMt
Philip Sousa, famous band conhntt0x
and composer, Is ready for the ptN1(e
and IL is said to be his best piece of1
work by critics who have heard II III
will be arranged for all band and orr
chestraI Instruments as we'll % for th1
piano and 1t viii be introduced by m
OF the leading orchestras OF the cOt1n-
try this coming winter. Which Rich
mond bride will be the first to Rave
the new march played for her entrance
ut her wedding? Tae subject is In
teresting and the vogue in wedding
music for the winter will. in all prob
ability, be the use of the American
wedding march to follow the X Love
YuU Truty' and ~ Promise Me That
seem to have established themselves
firmly in the programs OF wedding
music. The first wedding in Ameri-
ca at which this to DC famous march
is played will he Of historical ifnpDrt-
ance in the music ard social world
and likewise the first bride in Ricf1-
'r1ond who elects the new march In
selecting her wedding music will have
her wedding referred to for many
years to come by soctety and local
musicians as 1.-The first wedding at
which the famous American Wedding
March was played
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-23
UNITED STATES CIRCUIT
COURT OF APPEALS

Cases argued: Victor Villere VS..
United States: error to the district
court at Wheeling. w. Va submitted
on briefs by L. c. Grille. of Clarksburg,
w. Va, for plaintiff In error. and 8. w.
Walker. United states attorney. OF
Martinshurg. w. Va, and Harry H.
Dyrsr, assistant United States attorney.
OF philippi, w. Va. for the defendant
in error
United States VS.. One Saxon Auto
mobile, etc; error to the district court
al Roanoke; argued by II. II. Byrd.
United States attorney. of Roanoke,
for the plaintiff in error and q. A.
Wingfaeld. of Roanoke. for the defend
ant In error.
Cases In call: Fred b. Morse VS.. the
United States Of America; error to the
district court AZ Norfolk: to be argued
by Daniel Coleman and Berry d. vii.
lss, Of Norfolk for plAlntfH In error.
and n n. Nanp Jntted states aftor.
M eve \ sss s3es:ss
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-23
COL INQUIRIES HOSPITAL
ONLY II MILES FROM FRONT

From only twelve miles from the
fighting front, where "the roar Of
guns can be plainly heard" the fol-
lowing letter comes to the Richmond
chapter Of the Red Cross, OF which
Coleman Workman is chairman:
..Our organization has charge Of two
hospitals--one for medical and sur
gical cases containing 1890 beds and
one for contagious diseases containing
500 beds. al nrsl we rad hard time.
but our nurses joined US Two weeks
ago and the, Richmond equipment has
now come and is beng rapidly put
In use. We have the distinction of
being the first base hospital To be
sent SO near the front anu OF having
more beds than any other single unit
in France.
"Our regular army officer who was
in command mad ii nervous breakdown
and | have been commissioned lieu
tenant colonel and put III charge. My
lack of military experience has been
largely overcome by the cooperation l
have received from the entire person
mel. Our equipment has been much
admired and probably envied by other
organizations, and the fund you placed
at my disposal has enabled me TO do
many things that have added to the
comfort OF the personnel and the
safety Of the patients.
Thus far / have spent about $1,000
and l believe the sum left will cover
all things tor the next twelve months,
by which time i hope the war viii be
over. There has been little fun. plenty
of hard work and some hardship, but
none Of us regrets taking part In
the great game that is beng played.
Please convey to the Richmond Red
Cross chapter the thanks of our unit
for the advantages IL has enjoyed
through its generosity
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-23
JAN|TOR SITUATION
IS NOW RELIEVED

The janitor situation at the John
Marshall emergency hospital seems
to have settled itself.
Though, as was explained by the
city school board, the JAM sor force at
John Marshall was employed for
duties other than hospital work and
could no. be compelled to serve dur
ing the present Influenza epiden ie,
the entire force showed up at the in
stitution yesterday morning ready for
work. much to the relief of DR..
e. G. l.. Miller and others OF the
emergency staff. DR.. Miller and his
aides had pictured a janitorless day
at the hospital in view of the decision
Of the school board in the matter.
The action of the janitors was deep
ly appreciated by DR.. Miller, at whose
request their names are published
herewith;
NJ p Marin, w. J. Toies, NJ. j.
Burgess, Ed J. Cummings. Ira p.
Bland, J. J. Grimes. r. a. Gibbs. r. F,
Tucker. Frank kritzer, w. ]. Winant
Antonio Scarpitto, W. II. Jones, c. r
Moore, Emma Allen. Octayia Coles
Mary Royal. Annette whiting.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-23
c. FITZGERALD WANTED
AT JERSEY CITY HOME

Relatives of c. Fitzgerald are max
ing anxious inquiries as to his where
abouts. A letter received yesterday by
Mayor Ainslie from III, n Fitzgerald,
Is Sherman avenue, Jersey City, N
J.. states that the mother of Mr. Fitz-
gerald has just died. and that he is
wanted at home at once. Mayor Aims
lie yesterday made every effort to To-
cate Mr.. Fitzgerald. without success.
The letter states that Fitzgerald was
engaged in tha real estate busin ess
here for several years. Any informa-
ton will be gladly received by the
mayor, or may be sent to the Virginian
office.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-23
CONFERENCE DATE
CHANGED TO DEC. 4

The Virginia Methodist conference.
scheduled to meet on November l3 in
Charlottesville. has been postponed UNI
til December 4. according to Word re-
ceived by the 1t. Rev. Collins Denny,
OF this city. from Bishop T.. r. Hen
dirk. OF Missouri, who Is In charge of
arrangements for the conference
So far as known at the present time
the meeting will be held in Chariottes-
Vile.
Bishop Denny also states that the
meeting OF the Methodist College Of
Bishops. which was 10 have been held
on November in Shreveport. La. has
been Indefinitely postponed
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-23
Edward Gllnler Hart.

The funeral of Edward Gilmer, If
teen years old, who died Monday in
the home of has parents, MIR. and Mrs.
w. T. Hart, 22l East Eleventh street
Will be conducted this afternoon with
services at the grave in Maury GENE
terry at O'Clock
Besides his parents. he Is survived
by three sisters--Mrs. j. d. Latham.
or Roanoke. Mrs. N. A. Clarke and
Miss Mamie Hart, of this city, and
one hrnlhes, Harry L. Hart, of Pf,iia-
delphia.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-23
CITY APPEALS TO
STREET CAR COMPANY

The administrative board yesterday.
on motion of Mr. Hobson requested
the Virginia Railway and Power COM
pany TO do what 1t could to relieve the
situation on Petersburg turnpike. be.
tween Hull ard Naury streets. 50 that
the roadway might be kept free OF
standing water in bad weather. The
board stated that the city could not
take part in the work cf improving
the thoroughfare al that paint because
of a lack of funds. missioner
Hobson expressed The belief that The
street car company would grant the
city's appeal.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-23
PARTISAN SYMPHONY
ORCHESTRA NOV. Il.

A telegram was received yesterday
by J.. q. Corley making the announce
nient that Monday, November IL. ba6
been fixed as the date for the concert
to be given in Richmond by the
Partisan symphony Orchestra.
The original date, October 8. had
to be changed on account of the In
fIuenza epidemic. All tickets pur-
chased for the original date will be
good for the coming concert and those
who have not made their reservations
should do so at once. as the house
viii undoubtedly be crowded.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-23
Charters Issued

The Storehouse corporation. Nor
folk, Va: $4,000: real estate bust
ness. S. Fl. Wilson. president. r. W
Waldrop, Jr.. secretary and treasurer.
Both Of Norfolk, Va.
Southwest Virginia Grocery COM
pany. Incorporated. Abingdon. Va,
100000; wholesale grocery business
]. E. Legard. president; George NJ.
Akers, secretary. Both OF Abingdon
Va.
Foreign corporation; The Goldc
Clothes Shop. incorporated, New
York corporation: capital stock
800. 900; domesticated to do business
in Virginia. Principal Office. Rich
mond, Va. Leon M. Nelson. statutory
agent, Richmond. Va
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-23
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF


Thomas NJ Harper, of the motor
mechanics regiment. went to France
to help the fellows go ''over the top"
but from recent letter received by
his mother, Mrs. ]. II. Cottrell. Of
Barton Heights, he few over the top
After asking hundred airmen to give
him lift for thrill he finally found
one French .birdman who granted his
request. He does not describe his
sensations when the French pilot
Topped the loop in the clouds and took
the head spin down. He says he
liked it, But, to be honest. l was a
little scared"
Police Court Cases.
Joseph Williams, charged with TAX
ing pair OF pants and two silk shirts
belonging to the Chesapeake & Ohio
Railway company viii be heard on
October 90.
Ralph Gaines was assessed 800 for
toting a concealed pistol.
The case Of Sadie b. Brown fcolor-
ed) charged with the murder Of Will
lie Carter, will be heard ON Octo-
Der 26.
Ella Vaughan and r. Winston. for
selling soft drinks on Sunday, were
each fined IS.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-23
Jones-Thoynas

A quiet wedding was celebrated IN
the home Of the Rev. Leland jerome
Powell pastor of Pine Street Baptist
church, Monday evening at ! o'clock
when Miss Katie Louise Thomas,
daughter of Mr.. and AIRS. George
Thomas, of this city, became tho
bride OF jeff David Jones. Also Of
Richmond. Mrs. ". Heitn attended
the bri de as matron Of honor. Mr.. ana
Mrs. Jones will make their home on
West Clay street ~
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-23
GORDON IS REELECTED
CHAIRMAN LIBRARY BOARD

At the annual meeting the state
library board last night, Arnistead C.
Gordon, of stanton. was elected
chairman. Librarian McIiwaine read
his report for the year, which was
adopted.
Those present were besides the
chairman. Messrs. Egbert g. Leigh, Of
Richmond: Edmund Pendleton, OF
Powhatan. and Judge r. r. w. Duke.
Of Charlottesville.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-23
SCHOOL CHILDREN
HAD 100 GARDENS

Some 100 public school children
in Richmond had successful backyard
gardens during the past summer ac-
cording to compilation recently
made by Assistant superintendent j,
ii. Binford, These 100 members OF
the United States garden army raised
vegetables to the total value of 342.-
64S and reported that they sold nearly
$4,000 worth of produce in addition
TO what was used in their homes.
One little girl farmeretee OF the
Barton Heights school sold from a
plot twenty by fifteen feet $50 worth
OF vegetables in addition 10 canning
good supply OF tomatoes. butter
beans and bee.s for winter use.
The city school board employed a
garden supervisor ard three white and
two coiored garden directors to aid
the children in their gardening work.
In addition to the home gardens.
school gardens were established in
connection with sixteen different
schools and each older boy who here
tofore worked in the manual training
shops was given a plot OF ground to
work instead. The total value OF the
ASS. Half of the vegetables were given
Z Y
canned for use in the school caseteries.
A. l. Thomas. principal of the
Ginter Park school. held the position
Of garden supervisor and the success
of the garden work in the city was
due largely to his efforts. Mr.. Thomas
built hot beds on the Ginter Park
school grounds and supplied thousa nds
of tomato, cabbage and other plants
to the school gardens as well as to
home gardeners
In addition to the school gardens
mentioned above. four demonstration
gardens were established In connec-
tion with the schools by Granville
Valentine. who betrayed all the costs
including the installation OF overhead
sprinkling systems. The best known
of these demonstration gardens was
on the lawn of the John Marshall High
school.
The school board. In planning for
garden work. did not overlook the
GIRLS. Canning clubs were established
in eight white and six colored schools
under the general supervision OF. Miss
Arahella Pitcher. The girls Of these
tables.
In concluding his report. Assistant
Superintendent Binford expresses his
appreciation Of the valuable services
rendered the garden movement in
Richmond not only by Mr.. Valentine,
but also BY Miss Mary Frayser. emer-
gency food agent for the city. and Mrs
Melville Patterson OF the James River
Garden club.
Mr.. Binford believes that garden
work among school children will be-
come Z permanent and valuable fea-
fure Of every public school system, and
hopes that the work in Richmond will
be- carried on upon ! more extensive
and more thorough scale next SUM
mer than dulttE thu keason tust closed.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-23
DIR. Ragland to Help Fight.

Coroner j. r. kagiand. OF Chester
field county, who has been accepted
for medical service in the CnIled
states navy, and who Is awaiting his
call. has been chosen by the govern
ment to go TO Southwest Virginia witt
the state forces to help in the fight
against the epluemic OF Influenza rag
ing there. Dr. Tag land is mem Der
of the local board AT Centralia and is
a member of the state house of dele
gates.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-23
HOWlTZE.RS OVERSEAS PAY
- Tribute TO DEAD COMRADES

In memory of Willie L. McCabe
and Henry e. johnson, TWO members
OF the Richmond Howitzers tBattery
A. l1lth field artillery, who died i'll
France last month, and as an express
sion of sympathy to the relatives OF
the lost comrades the following has
been received in this city:
iToken of Remembrance to Deceased
HoNiizcrS.
The Richmond Howilzers battalion
A, ii1th field artillery had the mis-
fortune of losing TWO of the best SOL
diers in Uncle Sans army when. ON
September IL, 1915. Willie +. t"Bill }
McCabe and Henry E. t"Docb John
son were called into eternal life while
serving their country in France.
During an active campaign of sew
cral years The battery had not lost
a man, ana This sad news was "A great
shock to each and every memoer OF
the organization.
These young men were loved, hon
ored ana highly esteemed by the en~
tire battery and each mans feelings
gees home tfte-ie.seti stffts tftt-
deceased in this little tribute to 'Bill"
and Doe" who. unfortunately. Will
not go to the front with lis,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-23
CDlc1nan-Ma udiin

Mr.. AMI Mrs. Guy Evans Maudfin.
IS North Boulevard, announce the
marriage of their daughter, Mary Eu-
genia to- George Gravatt Coleman, to
FIRST lieutenant, Forty-eiRht infAHtsy,
Z. s. A. at the home of the brides
uncle and aunt, MIR. and Mrs. B. r.
Maudlin. in Anderson. 8. c.. Saturday.
October 10. Lieutenant Coleman. who
is stationed at Camp SEWER is the
son of Mrs. Mamie @. Coleman. SIS
West Grace street.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-23
Funeral of Infant.

The funeral of the infant daughter
of MIR. and Mrs. r. II. Dowdy. who
died Monday night in the home of her
parents, AGO Petersburg turnpike, VIII
be conducted this morning at 1880
o clock from the home
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-23
viii Report on Repairs.

City Engineer Boiling received in
struc,ions yesterday from the admin
istratise board to look into the mat
ter of repairs on the Petersburg turn
pike between Hull and Maury streets.
tie Will report back to the board after
the examination. and oouthslders are
looking forward TO the results.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-23
Frederick Linwood putIcr

The funeral of Frederick Linwood
Butler. who died Monday in John
Marshall hospital. was held yesterday
afternoon at . O'Clock from his home,
424 Stockton street. and burial was in
Maury cemetery.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-23
Lieutenant Sands Prisoner.

From three sources bits OF informa
ton have reached Conway r. Sands.
of this city. which tend To show that
his son, Lieutenant Charles Sands. re-
ported missing i'm action August !. is
in Germany as prisoner. Lieutenant
Sands was an aviator and his and a
comrades planes failed to return
after going out with five other air
men to protect photographer. The
first news from major in France
who visited the scene OF action states
that no wrecked United States planes
were found among the fallen German
planes. The second news il contain
ID in q telegram sent to Paris from
Berne. Switzerland announcing that
Lieutenant Sands is prisoner. The
third news was received in letter
from the father of Lieutenant w. III.
Shanks. comrade OF Lieutenant
Sands. the father enclosing his sons
letter mentioning Lieutenant Sands,
and stating that he was probably a
prisoner in Germany and had been
reported as a private because he wore
leather clothing over his insignia.
Conway Sands Is investigating the re-
ports.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-23
Anthony.Rudd

Mrs. Robert w Rudd announces
the marriage Of her daughter. Louise
Virginia, to Albert Boiling Anthony,
of 1908 West Grace street, the cere-
mony having been celebrated in
Washington Monday by the Rev Mr..
Briggs. The bride was accompanied
to the capitol by her mother and SIS
ter. Mrs Earl S. Sewers. Mr.. Anthony
rs student at Richmond cUffege. Mr.
and Mrs. Anthony will make their
home in this city.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-23
Leaves State Service.

A. 3. Cartwright has resigned as as
sistant to State Accountant Smith, and
left yesterday for Newport News,
where he has accepted a position with
the Newport News Sh'pbuilding and
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