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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-21
NEGRO SLAIN WHILE
ABDUCT|NG HIS VICTIM
Was Swimming River With Unfor.
tunate White Child In His
Grasp.
GIRL DIES BEFORE RESCUE
Enraged Mob at Erwin, Tenn, Forces
Entire COlored Population to Wit
ness Incineration of Body OF
Crimes Pcrpetrator.
tBy Associated Press. 7


JOHNSON CITY, TENN. May 20.-A
mob at Erwin Sunday evening a1put
7 o'clock burned the body Of negro
named Tom Devert, after he had been
shot twice through the head by one
Of party of four as he attempted to
swim the river. dragging with him his
victim. n white girl. the ffteen-year-
old daughter OF q blacksmith. The
girl. with her seven-year-o brother,
was on her way home, milo beyond
Erwin. when she was attacked by the
negro In a secluded spot
Four young men who heard the girls
screams rushed to her assistance Her
assailant dragged her to the river bank.
plunged into the stream. and attempted
to swim with her to the other side.
One OF the men shot three Times with
a revolver. two of the bullets taking
effect in the negros head. When the
bodies OF the two were recovered the
girl was dead and the negro dying.
The body OF the negro was dragged
back to town to the negro quarters,
and the negro population OF some sixty
or seventy forced to come out and
limo UP, while the gathering mob piled
wood on the body and set fire to the
pile. The body was inc!neratsl.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-21
4 SHAMPOO WORTH TRYING

1t is not necessary 10 shampoo
your hair so frequently II it is en-
tirely and properly cieansed each
time by the use Of n really good
shampoo. The easiest to use and
quickest drying sha mpoo that we
can recommend to our readers is
one that brings out all the natural
beauty of the hair and may be
enjoyed at very little expense, by
dissolvinS teaspoonfui of Cam
throS. which can be obtained from
any druggists. in a cup Of hot
water. This makes a full cup of
shampoo liquid. enough so it is easy
to apply 1t TO all the hair instead
OF just to the top of the head This.
when rubbed into the scalp and
onto every strand Of hair. chem
ically dissolves all impurities. 1t
is very soothing and cooling in its
action. as we'll as beneficial to both
scalp and hair. After rinsing out
the lather so created. you will find
the scalp is fresh. clean and free
from dandruff. while the hair dries
quickly and evenly, developing 4
bright luster and a soft funiness
that makes it seem very heavy
Adv.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-21
ADJUSTMENTS
STIRRING WAR FILM

Is SHOWN AT ACADEMY
Not since the Birth OF 4 Nation"
has motion picture Of such magui-
tude and significance been presented
before the public. as My Four Years
in Germany" by Ambassador James
w. Gerard. 1t is a most vivid pic
turizcd history OF the sinister states
manship which held sway in Germany
at the inception OF the present world
war; ii presents startling likenesses
OF the members of the autocracy. each
true TO the life. S their pictures have
become known: II brings out in thrill
ing fashion the many unspeakable
atrocities and crimes against human
iiy: presents intimately court scenes
and intense interviews of MIR. Gerard
with various of the German heads of
state. The picture will prove one of
the strongest individual factors in
building up national sentiment against
this arch enemy OF democracy, as
hardly anything but first hand con-
tact can do.
beginning with the Ambassadors
presentation OF credentials at the Ger
man court. it delineates the schemes
for world domination, the planned dis
England, the studied attempt to en-
broil this country. the treatment of
prisoners Of war. and the long-suffer-
! ing Belgian non combatantS; the un-
| forcible entry OF the American en-
| bassy and the riling of papers. the
inaddening Insults endured BY our AM
hassador in protecting the rights of
| Americans and their allies and, finan-
| ly, the declaration of the German pre-
| mier that americans won't fight;
| this mistaken statement is overwhe Inn
| insly answered by pictures OF our
military ana naval resources and some
| actual American fighting, where one
| stalwart American is shown disposing
Of six Germans, saying: Il promised
Dad I'd get six of them.
Tho book is strongly dramat iZed.
the sentiment we'll built up, and the
average audience. rs did the one at the
Academy last night. will feel its wrath
rising until total annihilation of the
German autocracy will seem like n
mild punishment for all it's outrages.
Certainly. there could have been no
more enthusiasm displayed than pre-
vailed last night. and everyone pound
ed the floor and applauded when the
orchestra played at the end. Tramp.
Tramp. Tramp, the Boys Are March
ing" The music Is vital feature
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-21

De Beriot, the Ran "Cavat!na." Borrow
Skis Alteration" Ours "Orientale'
and the Genius Loci" OF Them. Her
playing was marked by vir!lity and
amplitude of tone. smoothness and au-
thority OF bowling and sincerity Of
Interpretation. Miss Bowman displays
incipicnt attributes OF real artistry.
and her playing was refreshing and
Interesting.
Mrs. Ward gave her number the
Chaninadc concert and In her interprc-
tat!on made the most Of the many OPP
portunities for brilliant execution and
dramatic effect. Mrs. Wards art is
OF n high order. her lingering and
phrasing clear and distinct. and she
performs with resourcetulness which
seems never TO suggest limitation. The
Chaminade music is always brilliant.
II superficial, and 1t offers abundant
opportunity TO the pianist for startling
contracts and build-up climaxes. Of
which Mrs. Ward indicated herself the
master. Her number was undoubtedly
the outstanding feature OF the pro-
gram. Miss Johnson gave able sup
port IN the orchestral parts. her Gre
scendo passages being almost stupen-
dous. her lighter entrances being dis
patched. with delicacy and adequacy
Of treatment.
Miss Peyton, In her first notable APP
pearance since the Messiah concert in
January. again charmed with her ex-
auisiie quality OF tone and splendid
command OF phrase. Her numbers
were all in English. embracing songs
OF La Forge, Wood, Scott. Campbell
Upton, Ware and Rogers Her voice
was extremely sa;ifyinE in its synpa-
;hetlc quality. and her singing dis
played inherent temperament and keen
musical appreciation. Miss Peyton is
almost tyro and yet she displays all
tn" traits OF a finished artist In many
respects: her portamcnto is exquisite:
/, her sustained phrases delightful; the
/, upper tones marvelously beautiful. ono
could hardly hear Clutsa'in's Curly
. Headed Ba bby" better done than Miss
Peyton sang 1t, as an added number.
Miss Pcyton displays. almost in embryo.
a remarkable voice. which should take
a high place in the world of music.
The accomplishments of Mrs. Patter-
son and Of Mr.. Webb gave adequate
support and were meritorious.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-21
SYRUP OF FIGS
FOR CROSS, SICK
FEVER|SH CHILD
Look, Mother! Is tongue coat
ed, breath hot and
stomach sour?
Harmless "fruit laxatiyeo best
to clean tender liver
and bowels.

Mothers can rest easy after giving
california Syrup Of Figs" because in
few hours all the clogs ed-up waste,
sour bile and fermenting food gently
moves out of the bowels. and you have
WELL playful child again. Children
simply Will not take the time from
play to empty their bowels. and they
become tightly packed. liver gets slug
Eisll and stomach disordered
When cross, feversh. restless, see il
tongue is coated. then give this de-
licious fruit laxative" Children love
1t. and 1t cannot cause injury. No diff
ference what ails your little one-if
full Of cold. or sore throat. diarrhoea,
stomachache bad breath, remember, a
gentle inside cleansing" should al
ways BIO the first treatment given.
Full directions for babies. children of
all ages and grown-ups are printed on
each bottle.
Beware OF counterfeit fig syrups
Ask your druggist for a bottle
OF California Syrup OF Figs" then
look carefully and see that it is made
by the California Fig Syrup Com.
pany." We make no smaller size
Hand back with contempt any other
fig syrup.-Adv.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-21
BRILLIANT CONCERT
AT THE WOMAN'S CT UB
Last Program of Season In Rendered.
by Three Well-Known
Arfisfs

The last Of the afternoon program
. concerts Of the Woman's Club was
given yesterday in tho club auditorium
and it proved one of the most enter
tanning Of the seasons recitaIs. Three
artists appeared: Miss Alberta Bowman.
violiniste. Of Petersburg: Miss Gladys
ie!loh' soprano. and Mrs. Charming
NJ. ward, pianiste. both of Richmond.
ASSISTING were Miss Belle JOHNSON,
playing the orchestral parts OF the
Chaminade concert piece on the second
piano, Mrs. Patterson, who accom-
panied Miss Bowman. aid Shepherd
Webb, accompanying Miss Peyton.
Miss Bowman appeared In five num-
bers. comprising an "Andante" from
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-21
CAIN TRIAL STARTS
Hampton Man Accused OF Killing His
Son-ln-Lnw Several Months
IRx Asaociatel Preas

tBy Associated Press]
NORFOLK, VA. May 20.-In the Cor
poration Court to-day. David B. Cain,
charged with the murder of his SON
in-law. Captain Charles NJ. Collier. a
Virginia pilot, was placed on trial.
The defendant, who Is a resident Of
Hampton. Va, entered 4 plea of not
guilty. and his attorneys filed de-
murrcrs to tho indictment.
Captain Collier was killed several
months ago in the Office of local
attorney during a conference between
Cain, Collier, Mrs. Collier and lawyers,
regarding a suit for divorce filed by
Mrs. Collier against her husband. The
trial Is expected to be a long legal
battle. consuming several days.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-21
Olga Won Marx Has
Talk With Prince

The daughter of nm EnEllshwom-
nm and a German father tells, In the
current issue OF The Times patch,
how she wns led TO enter tho I[ni-
ner's secret service during an in
tervlew with Prince Otto IIochberg,
whom she calls Zone OF the dIrtIcst
workers I'm the entire service" The
STORY appears In the second instnlI-
mcnt of "Grent womnn Spy Tells
Marx.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-21
nrnnch Line Wants Higher Rntc,.

ne Marion and Nyo Valley Railroad
Company and the Virginia Southern
Railway Company. through their at
torneys, Scott and buchanan, appeared
before tho State Corporation Commits
sion on a petition for an increase Of
ID per cent on class freight rates; that
IS. rates applying 70 certain classes of
property. The hearing was very brief.
as there was no opposition to the pc
t!tion.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-21

The Woman's Auxiliary to the How
tiers Association will hold it's regu
lar meeting tonight at Sis O'Clock
in the auditorium OF Murphy's Hotel
Annex. The chairman of the ticket
committee requests all those who have
tickets out for the bail given MAY ~
by the auxiliary to make a full report
at this time.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-21
Aged Woman Meet. seriou. Accident

AMHERST. Va. May 2o.-l1rs
Joseph Higginbotham, who lives near
Mt. Pleasant Church. in this county.
sustained 4 fall one day last week,
in which she fractured her hip. Mrs
Higginbo than is a sister OF ]. r. Ware,
of this place. and is more than seventy
years OF age.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-21
DRAFTED MAN KILLED
jacob Cave Meets Death When Auto
mobile Crashes Into TeIc-
phone Pole.
Especial to The Times-Dispatch. !

Especial 20 The Times-Dispatch1
WINCHESTER, VA. May 20-Jacob
Cave. draftee. who was 10 have left
soon for camp. was instantly killed
last night near Wildwood, when an
automobile crashed into a telephone
pole. Caves head was split open. With
him were Mrs. Ida Webb. Mrs. Joseph
Fleet, Clarence Smallwood, Morris
Lake and stranger. all of whom were
cut and brushed. The car was wrecked
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-21
ovcrmnn Bill Now Law.

tBy Associated Press.l
WASHINGTON, May 20.-President
Wilson to-day signed the Overman bill
giving the President broad powers to
coordinate government departments
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-21
IIc I,ONeI Ills Dor.

a little hoy loved his dog next to his
parents. One day he strayed from
home. The little hoy rcsorted to the
Want Ads In The Times Dispatch and
on the third day his dog was restored
TO him. To insert an ad call RAN
iolph l.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-21

On account of the lawn fete at "po~
ton" Thursday. the meeting Of th.
Mothers of Democracy will be held
Friday afternoon at 1880 o'clock in
room at the Y. w. C. y. All inter
csted are invited to attend.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-21

That's what you get in FRUIT
HEARTS" the exquisite candy coated.
fruit-favored Chewing Gum. Buy n
package to-day-5c.
Made by Frank II, Fleer Corporation,
Philadelphia.-Adv.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-21
Rather Good show Mt Uric


There's rather good show on at
the Lyric. Helene Vincent. in Song
stories" singing I'm the DAYS Of Aud
Lang Sayne. ~ Good. True Wife. Just
AS Your Mother Was" and From the
Land Of Old Black Joe" is really high
class vaudeville. Edward Flanagan and
Nicely Edwards. in "On and On" are
neHt the best hit. playing vaudeville
actors off the stage, especially during
nap of two or three days. They mix
humor with hnmoresque and get away
with great applause.
The comedy singing trio, Fields.
kccne and Walsh. carry on very well.
but lack some Of the richness, realism
and righteousness OF the former two
William EEdirettu. his posing horse
and dogs are very impressive. Cecilia
Rhooa. in the first act. sings we'll,
and though forgivable for not being
TOO cute for anything" she and George
Champion stage the two scenes in AS
pirations" with fair success.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-21
Appeal refused by Supreme Court.

Petition TO the Supreme Court OF An-
Deals for an appeal was refused yes
terday in the case Of John Is. Parker
against j. T. and Eascomb Musick, APP
pealed by the defendants from the de-
cree OF the Circuit Court of Washing
ton County, entered on April IA, 1917.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-21

Meetings at the Young Woman,
Christian Association Central Rnjidina
North Fifth Street. to-day are:
foard of directors at II o'clock
S;enographers' Association of Rich.
mond at $50 O'clock
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-21

Mrs. Bryans circle will meet with
Mrs. Samuel G.. f Dew, 10 North
Colonial Avenue. this afternoon at 4
o'clock
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-21

The regular meeting OF Mizpah Chap.
ter. No. 80, o. Z. s.. will be held at
the Masonic Temple tonight at 1880
O'Clock.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-21
WoMEN,s MEETINGS.

The regular monthly meeting of the
Godmothers' League will be held In
the Army and Navy Club to-day at II
o'clock
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-21

and Director Stein Of the Academy
Orchestra has made an excellent ar
rangemcnt OF musical numbers
My Four Years In Germany" Is a
picture which all should see, and see
over aGhin. II is remarkably presented
and has a definite message Il will
be at the Academy through the week
J, c. H.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-21

ave IN France" he writes "Ameri-
't'r products follow us and we are
"nlN to purchase American tobacco
ana certqin foods at the commiSzary.
one day nearly hundre 1
fackards, accompanied by two tank
trucks. passed through here on their
way from the seaport base to the
front. Cur hospital is located in a
quaint old French town. hundreds Of
miles trom the firing line.
We row have FIVE three-ton Pack
ards and expect some more (which
viii he equipped with X-rav outfits
arc 4Sent to the front These trucks
"'c 70 lie lsed in hauling medical
supplies to the front all along the
lin-', haul OF not less than ESQ
miles each way.
These trips range from warm TO
cold climates. from level to noun
famous country. and from good to
bad roads, end are n thorough test
Of Packard efficiency and durability"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-21
B. A. Blenner Promoted the First
Sociability Run Twelve Years Ago

The first soclahi1ty r,n held here
was nfld twelve years ago and was
promoted by u A Bieaner The trsp
was from Richmond to Charlurtfs-
wife on Memorial day May 30 5eQf.
and was participated in bv Colonel
Joseph T.. Willard who had a. that
Sm1 White steamer painted white
with black upholstery pr stuart
Mcclure. who owned White
steamer, painted white with YaG -u4-
nolssery; Jonothan Bryan who ~ r.
ed White Steamer. painted parIs4ou
gray; Elmore HoichkIsss. who glsa
owned a White Steamer. painted btues
Fred Jurgens. who oweued "A SIX r,4-
inder winston, painted red and An
Grew FiTzini, IT., who had siN cvI-
inder Rambler, painted green Thss
was the beginning Of the SIX cylinder
Eas cars, which were then considered
1ne nearest approach Tor f1exahlitN in
the White Steamer. and which even
fnsiiv put the White Steamer out ~
business. Each owner invited four
quests making five occupants for each
ear
This run has been planned for
weeks before ~ took place. and we
hooked forward TO 1t with a great deal
81 interest by tho car owners The
start was made FROM thn Jefferson
hotel on a bright Saturday morning
n A. M where suuptiou2 meal or
IN other words a regular picnic din
nsr was prepared for thirty men The
dinner consisted of fried spring chick
en-, smithfleid ham. club eandwichr4
assorted cold meats. beaten htscute
pickles, olives, tomatoes. hard boIied
GEE. homemade cake iced tea ANA
eefYee in thernos bottles and several
brands of the best LIQUID Refreshments
on the market
The route taken was out Broad
Street road va Three Cbop road ibe
read that General Iayfettr made
when he blazed the way in tic gevo-
,utfonary war. and from whom thtv
famous road received IFS name Law.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-21

Then he thought of the Aim work
of the F.restone Tire and Rubber
compa ny. at Akron. o.. midway be-
tween the two cities, and telephoned
the tire company to see IL II could
help him out. ~
You bet" was the terse reply, and
in ter minutes tho compSnys film
director and a camera man we're on
the way To Canton. The STORY was
covered the Firestone expert ar
ranging many incidents to help carry
owe" the message of Save for the
Sarn mics"
10 feature which proved especial
iv striking resulted from the woe
le- 1e expressions OF some little crip
PIES and some tots who couldn't NJ
rade, Immediately. n truck was fud-
nished BY the local Firestone tire
agents, decora ted with 's1ags and
and the Riddles led the pa
rade. happy. at having a chance to
teip win the war.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-21
PREPAREDNESS" IS
MOTTO OF COMPANY

To boost the war savings stamps.
5000 school children recently pa
committee in charge, approaching the
lift which could be given the gov
ernments thrift scheme through the
moving picture telephoned the morn
ing of the parade TO a moving pic
ture news weekly in Cleveland, sug-
costing the possibility Of taking a
linn of the parade.
The director found no way, even
the automobile. 10 get his camera
man to Canton in time for the parade
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-21
BIG PACKARD TRUCKS
ARRIVE IN FRANCE

That the Packard trucks which
have been shipped from Detroit have
arrived in france in large numbers
IS shown by letter Just received at
tn Packard factory from former
truck salesman, now a Nom Der Of a
m"dlcsi Unit in overseas service.
With hundreds of packards run
ming around it is hard TO believe We
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-21

this new motor cultivator. It has
an attachment for planting any row
crop. or planter and cultivator at
tarhment can he removed aud the
machine used as 4 light tractor for
pulling sectors, mowers. hay rakes.
hay leaders, etc, for less than the
cost q doing this kind Of work with
horScs. Actually proves that the
horse IS too expensive 10 cut and
gather even It's own feed.
Who can tell that in years to come
horses IN the farm fields will he as
Fc4rce IS they are now getting 10 he
on 40 nation highways?
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-10-11
Unwise Optimism Dangerous.

Is the war still 5000 miles away from Amer
leans? We have sent millions of our sons to
the army, and thousands of them have made the
last great sacrifice Yet with the first sign of
reward for the tremendous effort we have put
forth may be noted tendency to relax Men
talk to one another on the street. saying, well,
it's pretty nearly over now" and agree that
only little effort will bring full victory. Such
optimism is unwise and dangerous. We must
have unwavering faith but we must support
that faith by deeds. Words will not win this
war. The Hun is fleeing before the Allies in
France, but has been driven from his strong
holds only by the utmost endeavor of mighty
army. The war is not over and if we relax
now the end will be postponed. 1t is our duty
at home to go on as energetically and enthusi-
as,ically as we did in the beginning. Our soldier
boys must know that every man, woman and
child in America is working without letup to
win the war. 1t is all right to talk victory, but
talk will have to come second to action if we
achieve victory. Danger exists that the Ger
man peace drive is producing the effect it was
planned to have. Counterfeit this by keeping
your determination strong; show the Hun that
we know the war is right at our doors. Buy
Liberty bonds and make certain the triumph
that ultimately must be ours.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-10-11
Potash and Free Trade.

No, indeed; it was not the Mckinley bill
that brought about the vast wealth now pouring
into Nebraska through the potash spout On
the contrary, the good fortune arises in the ad-
ventitious combination of democratic admin
istration and the "alkali" lakes. Aeons ago,
when the Gulf of Mexico stretched as far north
ward as the Canadian botder and central Ne
braska was an abyss at least two miles below
the turbulent surface of the primeva ocean,
this had been planned by an All-Wise Provi-
dence. When the water failed from the sea
certain pools remained, vestiges of the decayed
flood, clear and pellucid but bitter as the waters
of Marah. Aboriginal and enlightened man
alike avoided them as accursed, and the cattle
of the plains died of thirst in their presence.
In the fullness of time the war governor"
came to preside over the affairs of Nebraska,
and the Omaha Hyphenateds editor shed the
effulgence of his erudition across it all, d
then the potash came forth. Only through this
blessed combination could it have been posi-
Bile. Thus it is that we have gained something
because of the war with the Hun, but it vet re-
mains true that had the democrats had their
way back in the beginning of things we would
still be buying our tin plate from the mills at
Swansea, instead of making all we use and hav-
ing surplus of 100000 tons a year to export.