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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-24
C|IY'S WAR PLEDGE
$3.50 PER CAPITA

with record uneausiled by many
other cities In the country Richmond
in ten months time has pledged IN
money to the government and the ked
Cross for the carrying on CT the war,
approximately $3.50 per capits. In
round numbers during the last ten
months, in which two liberty roam
drives have been staged the regular
war savings stamp sales pushed ana
a Ped Cross drive conducted. Rich-
n.ond pledged s4l22e5eo and, taxing
the population as $50 GOO tthe census
for Ials gives it l6e,7i7> the giving
has been on an average Of $3.50 per
person.
In the new drive far saving :
stamps to begin MondSy I.iehinona
viii increase these figures c"nSfoer-
ably. Rfchmond's quota In war saw
ingK stamps is s32oa.he far 1918 ana
g. t45Aae has been raised, LEAKING
st.4s5. Geo tn he sold in the coming TWO
weeks drive. Then VIII follow 'ns
united war work campaign IN ~hlch
SIX war work ORGANIZATIONS Wit take
mart a~f the money gifts to these WIZ
san further increase the figures, IN
at,dition to all OF these there nave heen
local drives for contributions for eiu
.tr to which tn. people Of the city
have given literally.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-24
Helm rnvalua hlc in Sick

The soup Kitchens on the Southside.
established At the 1'orter Street Pres
hvterian Cowardin Avenue Chris
tan. Asbury and Decatur Street Meth
odist churches. continue 70 render In
valuable service to fhe sick and con-
yalescent The contributors have
been very generous. and because OF
the tact. the workers have not been
handica pred or limited in their eff
orts to relieve sufferings. Auto owners
have kindly and graciouslv loaned
.heir machines klHSafa and Co. have
supplied the beef and chickens and
vegetables as well as cash contrihu-
lions have come from people IN all
walks of life White and black,
church members and non church
II, en-, hers have been served alike
vice; but in no case has such been
permitted Benefactors are told what
they may. If able. contribute 20 the
fund. hut the service rendered must
he accepted absolutely free. not as
charity except as The word is taken
in its larger meaning which is bet
ter expressed by love" The workers
think that the need will continue at
least for two or three weeks longer,
Members Of all churches Protestant
or Catholic. and non church people
MS well are invited to volunteer for
service at any OF the stations. Az the
Porter Street PRESBYTERIAN branch
several churches hste taken the Kit
chen over alternating or different
days a. the other stations the kitch-
ems have been run directly under the
auspices Of the churches hut work
ers from all denominations have
worked untiringly. day after dav. in
this service Of love Rev Samuel l.,
Duneflle. the pas.o- Of the Decatur
Street Methodist church. who was
appointed chairman OF this work for
the Southside. Ia mere than rratified
al the response on the part u work
ers and contributors. tho gratitude OF
the berefciaries, and the splendid ser
vice rendered.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-24
Joy Of walking Described.

We who walk for pleasure realize
that not we, but they who ride. have
always constituted the vast majority
of our countrymen. The buggy driven
American farmer never regarded per-
sistent Professionalism as anything but
harmless lunacy. How many devotees
Of leather pounding fail to remember
the look of stark amazement which.
in the old days. greeted the refusal
of lift. Doubtless, the tramper's
state OF mind Is Sophisticated. He Is
forever on his way, but cares very
little II he ever gets anywhere. He
loves detail. the color OF flower the
sweep Of field skyward, the flash Of
IA birds wing. that deep. composite
roar OF the countryside, OF brooks
birds. wind in the trees and insect
chornses, which finally cradle the ali
day wanderer into delicious stupor.
Those who ride in motor cars never
hear this orchestra. but only med
ley Of rafting mechanical noises that
leave merely blind WEAKNESS behind.
nothing TO compare with that intoxi.
cation. OF drowsiness. that bewildered
but happy feeling OF having wandered
IN Parnassus. with which a man who
has tramped all OF an autumn day
through flaming uplands tnmbles into
bed There II here al the difference
between ~ ArcadiAn 4And = Mayfair
(YeAFlnaoo IN
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-24
COMFORTS OF HOME
IN IMAGINATION

Washington. Oct. 1s-Taking ones
ease in his home dining room is not
going to be such a simple matter this
winter. when the new conservation
program applicable to manufacturers
of furniture becomes effective. In the
first place the stern necessities OF the
war have decreed the passing OF the
dining groom arm chair--a thoroughly
American style OF furniture that orig
mated in the colonial days and has
since developed into dozens of forms
and varieties designed to contribute to
mans comfort
In addition the use of springs in
IL prohibited r-the manufacture OF
all new stock after the first OF Janu-
airy. AS further conservation meas
ure. the use of glass shelves in china
closets also is to be discontinued.
The changes in bedroom furniture
consist chiefly in the limitation to
standard size of all articles and the
reduction of glass and mirrors The
lady Of 1.-THE house still will be allowed
her vanity dresser, but the small table
ehaN that goes with it. has been
tahdoed
The furniture schedule. made pub
lie today by the war industries board.
applies to all varieties Of household
furniture. Active patterns are re-
duced fifty per cent. and no new pat
terms may he introduced during the
period of the war. The colors of
leather and imitation leather will he
limited to black and one shade OF
brown or tan.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-24
BROTHERHOOD SPIRIT
N SERVICE CLUB
Army. Navy and Marine Club Reports
Good Work In Giving Service
Men Comforts of Home.

A the first annual meeting OF the
Marines club, conducted by the Bro
! therhood of St Andrew In the beau
tiful home at sos East Grace street.
the report given by the chairman.
/ Henry Lee Valentine, is Of much in
terest, telling how the enlisted men
have been met at tiepots and brought
to the city in trucks to the club: de-
scribing Lhc Waterme On feasts given
/ weekly during the summer and the
free apples distributor in winter, ard
summing up the comforts extended ait
men in the service. Fart of the re
port follows:
l. IAN writing material. including
postcards, free to our guests; $4,000
sheets OF writing paper, 10000 en-
velopes and $1,000 postcards used
by them; also 10000 cigarettes, che
roots. bags OF tobacco. etc.
"All sick soldiers In the Memorial
hospital are visited each day by Some
member of the brotherhood. and
fruits, magazines, etc. carried to
tfRm. as well as good cheer and sun
shine. Plenty of cigarettes ana safe
~ matches free to all guests Of the
club.
Sunday mornings. phone messages
have been sent TO the club by our
loyal and hospitable citizens inviting
two to four, and occasionally six re
were invited, 400 invited and accept
ed invitations to dine in private fam
lilies, auto rides and sight seeing; L.
500 meals served gratis during Christ
mas and 5000 registered; at lea st
5000 have taken advantage OF the
club rooms.
We have g balance on hand TO
meet current expenses for several
months to come, and we have pad
tall outstanding Obligations. We own
thirty-two double white iron beds,
and fourteen single beds, with soft
mattresses. clean linen and blankets;
towels. face and bath sliverware and
croo kerry. four Gozen plates, desk, six
VII In G. ia hles. chairs and Ssttees for
these writing rooms. pictures, rugs,
flags. clocks. pool and billiard tables.
No funds are thrown away for high
salaries; total of 500 per month for
secretary and janitor 1000 shaves
and hair cut and 5000 boots black
ened.
We also have a library of over
400 books and leading magazines II
1t Is your pleasure to continue this
good work, we will be pleas ad TO hear
from you. Four thousand $4,000
dollars will be sufficient for the COM
ing years expenses. but we NUT know
at an early date what we can depend
upon for an income. This is the only
club that has beds; no cots in this
club: all homehke, and not like a
camp.
"A fire-escape had to be erected for
the safety Of those sleeping in the
club at cost of $500, also boarding
house license, etc. taken out
| Hundreds OF uniforms mended. re-
paired and cleaned in our club at nc
| cost to our guests.
| Ten barrels of apples
| "Smileage books also presented to
visitors
Visitors sleep as late as they wish
to on Sunday.
Smoking allowed in all rooms ex'
cept bedrooms.
Porcelain bath-tubs; hot and cole
/ water on all floors
! "A cordial welcome to all denomi.
ia tons"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-24
Southside Items
Charles Edcntcn Homo

Southsiders are welcoming Charles
V. Edenton who has just come back
to his home on the Southside after
thrilling experiences. He was wound
ed. having his left hand shot off. in
France in March and when he recup-
Grated he and forty other wounded
men were sent hack TO America 70
assist in the fourth Liberty loan. he
helped in the West Virginia cam paign.
He Is now ut home with his father.
Ellis Edenton. 1322 Porter street. re
is the brother of Miss Annie Edenton,
Joseph and Phillip J. Edenton. of the
Southside.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-24
POLITICAL POT IS
NOW bUD1H|NGG OVER
No Walk Over for Candidates for the
Unexpircd Term OF Place on
Administrative Board.

Feeling that no matter how short
the term, Jefferson ward voters De-
lieve that section OF the city shouio
be represented on the administrative
board, so they have induced Harvey
l.. Strang, a we'll known merchant OF
Church Hill, to throw his hat in the
ring. which makes the race more IN
teresting, az up to this point Harry
c. Glenn prominent lawyer, Hat
everything his own way
As an inducement to voters to ex-
tend him the honor, II was stated yes
terday that Mr. Strang would turn
over the salary that goes with the Jop
(about 5000 to the Red Cross. as he
did not believe any patriotic cltzen
should accept that much money from
the city for the little real services
which might he given during the rag.
end of Mr.. Hirschbergs unexpired
term.
II was learned yesterday that
delegation of citizens. feeling ma. tie
middle section of the city should nave
representation on the board ohere
are none now), had called upon
more or less well-known newspaper
man to announce himself. This news
paper man, feeling that the city mao
already sufficiently honored him by
selecting him to the responsible po-
sition of port warden, stated that ne
wouldn't know what to do with SO
much money. and declined, with
thanks.
So the race will be between Glenn
and Strang. and the election Will ne
held on November s. There are tnir :
ty-one precincts in the CITY. and II
is estimated that the election Will cost
the city about $1,000. not counting
the salary.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-24
WAR CAMP COMMUNITY
SERVICE IN HAWAII

{ Specialize The Richmond Tirganiafa-,
New York, OCT ss--war Camp
Community service, one of the seven
great war welfare bodies which have
joined together, Is extending its or
ganization to Hawaii. which became
a territory OF the United States In
1900. and which is now being guard
ed by our armed forces
William f Hopkins, who has been
associated with War Camp Commun-
ity service since July of last year,
has Just started for Honolulu TO teach
the Hawaiians the superlative value
of community organization HOPKINS
spent FIVE months organizing for war
Camp Community service AT Houston,
Texas. three months on the Gulf coast,
four months Mt Rockford. H., and
three and half months at Chicago,
Ill.
He had had long experience in
welfare work. His three sons, all now
in the United States army, were born
lin Hinoustan. where he was doing
similar work for the British army.
More recently he has been organizing
public welfare work in Ohio, working
out the federation OF all welfare
agencies on the county unit plan.
Hawaii Is virgin field for com
munity service. but the officials OF
the organizat ton have no doubt that
its gentle people will respond TO lis
teachings Hawaiian community sings
may be pitched in a minor key. with
the tiukle of ukeleles for accompanl-
ment, and the problems which HOP
kins will face may differ from th.se
on the American continent, but the
truth OF the essential brotherhood and
Ifnterdependence OF man is as true in
Hawaii as in the United States.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-24
FIRST FABRICATED
SHIP IS ON THE SEAS

Washington, Oct. 2s,--1n the &C.
ceptance by the shipping board OF
thetthe freighter Agawam from the
submarine Boat corporation of New
ark. N. j., the first fabricated ship
made its appearance on thte seas. II
took twenty seven steel mills. fifty
sly fabricating plants and zoo foun-
dries, machine, pipe. joinery ana
equipment shops to produce its parts
1t was built from structural steel
shapes such rs in the past have been
used only In bridge and building
construction. 1t is practically the
apex Of standardized ship construc-
ton. 1t is rated at $500 tons dead
weight capacity. but loaded to IT'S
mark will carry $500 tons.
Three hundred and three days were
spent In the Agawam's construction.
The name was selected by Mrs Wood
row Wilson and means Great Salt
Meadows'
The Submarine Boat corporation
will build l4s other ships OF the same
type.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-24
TODAY'S BEAUTY HELP

We find you can bring out ~
beauty OF your hair to It's vary hal
advantage by washing It with c.
throx. 1t makes a very simple. IN
expensive shampoo, which cleanseo IN
hair and scalp thoroughly Of al a.
dandruft. dirt and excess oil. laGvind
a wonderfully clean, wholesome feea3
irg. After Its use. you win nnd thn1
the hair dries quickly and evenly, &
never stresked in appearance and +
always bright. soft and funny: 90 nud9I
in fact, that 1t looks more AbundAA1
than 1t is. and so sof. that arran9fnr
ii becomes a pleasure. Just use Z t..
spoonful OF Canthrox. which you or
get from any good druggist, diaDo1v(
1t in a cup of hot water; this makes
full cup OF shampoo liquid, enough =
1t Is easy to apply 1t to allAt the hair IN
stead of just the top OF the head-adN
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-24
c66 900 900 POUNDS NEEDED
TO CIOTHE FIGHTERS

Members OF the Amalgamated
Clothing Workers of America are
much interested in the magnitude OF
the task placed before the clothing
workers Of the nation by the war de-
partment. which this winter must
have made clothing of all kinds for
100000 men. II Is estimated that
the requirements of the army, navy
and marine corps will be 2s6. 900 900
pounds OF wool, and that 1880. 900
pounds more will be needed for semi
governmental work
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-24
HEARING BIG SUIT
IN HEMRIG0 e0Ull||

An interesting suit Is being. her
by Judge Scott In Henrico circi
court. IT is an issue out Of chauceI2
q petition of tine American EAgto r.
stirance company. Sled In the suit
j. r. Goruon. curator. against WE&
lock. and others. The insurance ccI
pany contends that sparks FROM
building III the vicinity Of a factn3.
which carried a large amount Of ~
surance with the company. caused
contiagration, and that the owners b
that factory should be required to r.
imburse II for the amount paid on tn
policy. The amount Of money ID
vofved is about *se ,UVo. 4
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-24
u. 5. CIRCUIT 4
COURT OF APPEALS

Case argued--Fred 3. Morse ~
the United States of America: error
to the district court At Norfolk Ar
gued by N. T. Green. Of Norfolk, fG9
plaintiff In error, and Hiram ~
smith, assistant United States attor-
ney, of Richmond. for defendant tn
error. and submitted
Opinion--King Lumber compAn8
vs.. NATIONAL Exchange bank OF RoAe
noke. on petition TO superintend anA
revise, etc.; district court of the Undfs
ed States for the western district @
Virginia at Charlottesville. OptniOM
by Judge Knapp. Petition dismissed.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-24
WOMAN WORKER
GIVES SIX SONS
Four Sons Killed. Two In FRANCE TIC
Mother Works at Rock isiand
Arsenal

One of the most tragic RECORDS OF
the war is that of 4 woman etnrtofe
OF the Rock Island Arsenal. four OF
whose six sons already have gwen
their lives in the war she is Mrs.
sara Carton, OF sac Twenty-s'x.n
street, Rock Island. an operative III
the cloth department
or the four sons who were killed..
,hrce were members OF the United
states engineers and one OF cana
dian battalion The two remaining
sons are now in France.
Mrs. Carton has worked Mt me
arsenal with the same spirit OF paui-
otto devotion that her sons showed IN
their services In the army
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-24
Lieutenant Uarwood Leaves.

Lieutenant Franklin HARDWOOD who
has been visiting his parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Franklin Harwood. 1904 Park
avenue, left yesterday TO continue
treatment for wounds he received on
the battlefront in France. He was
wounded last July FL and recently
came home to rccuperate. He had
been in France since September. 1917,
and was a first lieutenant in the l.. S.
regulars. Company +, Sixteenth in
fantry.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-24
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF
Fate of Film Hangs r1rc.

1t isn't question OF what kind of
reception the great film drama.
Hearts of the World" "a d. w. Grit
fifth masterpiece, will receive in Rich
mond, but it is a more serious ques-
ton OF whether the Aim will be re-
ceived at all. or not. The film is
booked to arrive for exhibition in the
city auditorium for one week. begin
ming November 4. Frank Ferrandini,
local representative. and his associates
In charge of the production of the
picture, are facing the matter of the
ban on meetings and calls on Mayor
Ainslie and the city health depart
ment were of no avail yesterday.
Neither could tell them when the ban
will be lifted and IL the showing of
the film will he permitted at this time.
il is up to Chief Health Officer Flan-
nfgan and at present he is in Char
lottesville with his brother. Lieuten-
ant Flanagan, who Is i'll. The film
cannot be shown in Richmond this
season II the ban is not lifted by Mo-
veinber 4. as no later dates are free.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-24

Izzy Gerson, alleged bootfegEer. who
has been in the public eve a number of
times. and who was a star witness in
the late police department investiga-
ton is again under the spotlight. He
was taken in charge early yesterday
morning at Elha station. by Sergeant
Charlie Clarkson and two satcheis filed
with liquor were taken at the same
time. The Satchels were in charge OF
porter. and Izzy declares that he
knows nothing of them His clnse prox-
Unity to the booze was sufficient evil
dsncs 90 warrant the sergeant In taxi
ing Gerson to Second police station,
where he was hailed for his appear
ance In police court this morning.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-24

The following interesting letter. re-
ceived by G. l.. woo.I. of Forest Hill.
from his son. Corporal Raymond
Wood in France. dated October 3rd.
tells an interesting story:
Dear Dad.--,Iust a line to say am
q. K. have been buoy four weeks
and have had the most exciting time
Of my life. We went over the top a
few days ago. and believe me we had
some excitement.
I'VE arc now holding ground that
the Germans held three or four years
What H. takes to make them retreat
Uncle Sans bows have. The Ameri-
can boys just wade into them as II
thew were fighting ahhits.
Il am writing this letter In the
trenches and using an ammunition
box az n desk We have been living
fine here getting plenty to eat and
cooking il in our me~c kits, The Rnd
Cross sends cakes and smokes to us.
II am sending you huttop off the
coat of the first German prisoner /
GA ptured."
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-24
WOMEN NEEDED TO HELP
BUILD AEROPIANES

J. FL Wfllets. OF the employment
department OF naval aircraft. League
Island, Philadelphia has issued call
for women workers in the aviation
plant. This Is among the new indus
tries opening for women. Applicant
need not be skilled mechanics or ex-
pericnced IN aircraft production.
Those who have worked six months
in woodworking operations or for a
similar tire Ar inspectors ct metal
worklns machines could be used IT
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-24

You've been keeping company
with Annie for more than ten years.
Don't You think it's time you mar
ried herr"
Wei, was thinking of askin' 'er
when all OF sudden along comes. this
war mn ret me thinkin' Of eniistin' -
sydney Bull1lin.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-24

The body of Mrs. BESSIE Pearl Her
ron. was taken TO Staunton
for burial today Mrs, Heron
who was 20 years old. died Tuesday
night in her home, 1915 cambridge
street.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-24
ALL HOSPITALS OPEN
To- STUDENT NURSES

r Acting upon the advice Of the state
council Of defense. the Graduate
Nurses association is regarding the
work of keeping the student ranks of
every hospital in Virginia filled As one
of its most important war activities,
according to Miss Rosa Van Wort.
chairman of the nursing committee.
Efforts are being made TO place every
suitably equipped young woman in an
institution where she can obtain ade-
wholesome surroundings
Girls eager to become nurses are
asked to communicate with the chair
man, at Stuart Circle hospital, Rich
mond. for il is asserted that much
good material is wasted because
young women apply 10 a hospital,
which. perhaps. has no vacancies at
the time. while another hospital.
equally as good, can accommodate
several more students. 1t has been
found that girls often become disap-
pointed and discouraged. and conse-
quently turn to other lines of employ
ment. according to officers of the as
ISOLATION.
Every available nurse will be need
ed for a number Of years. in the opin-
ion of experienced members of the
profession, because the demands OF
the Red Cross. both in this country
and for reconstructive work In Eu-
rope. will continue to be heavy, while
public health service will use many
nurses to look after the school chill
dren. the industrial workers in fac
tories and in stamping out tubercu.
--
! 1t is the best type OF woman thai
the training schools are demanding
the girls having completed high
school work, or at least one year of 1t.
They are searching for the woman
according to all reports. who regards
her work as patriotic duty. and in
dieatee that she feels her service to
be AZ essential to the country as that
OF the men in France. number OF
| girls of this kind can be placed at
once, for almost all Institutions are
charging their stats
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-24
War Stamp Drive Plans.

Preparations are going on rapidly
and plans have been completed for
the big war savings stamp drive to be
put through In Richmond during the
coming two weeks. The mems com
rnittee. under City Director Henry
Litchford, met yesterday afternoon at
O'Clock and made final arrangements
and this morning the women will
meet at IL o'clock at headquarters
with Mrs. John G. Hayes to complete
plans for their part in the drive. A
meeting of the state directors was
held yesterday at noon with Colonel
Thomas 3. McAdams and Executive
Secretary Davenport conducting.
Monday the drive will begin at the
same time in every district in the
state and societies will he formed and
children enlisted to help in the work.
Richmond. AS usual. will aim to go
over the top at the earliest date pos
sibie
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-24

what do you think OF that girl
who wears furs around her neck
every time she dresses up?" asked
Mrs. Corntossel
'Iet 'er alone!'' exclaimed the
farmer. I'VE can point to her Al proof
or our statement that this II one OF
the coolest climates on earth. -
Washinston star.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-24
Rennie Nays Wounded

a telegram received by II. A. Mays
1904 Hull street. announces that ,hls
son. Rennie. was recently wounded In
battle in France.