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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-21
LIEUTENANT SANDS
MAY STILL Be LIVING

No definite information has been re-
cetved as to rf,e whereabouts or the
condition of Lieutenant Charles b.
sands, SON OF Mr.. and Mrs. Conway
X. Sands, who went down in a magni-
ncent night against enemy odds. A
letter has been received from his mess
mate. Lieutenant Ivan A. Roberts, who
tells OF his great bravery. Young
Sands and Roberts, with four others.
were protecting a photographer. when
sight fokkars descended upon them
They sent three of the enemy planes
to land, and in the fight the plans oc-
cupied by young Sands went down
In a whirl.
Roberts gives a graphic description
OF the night and the going down of
Sands although he did not learn
whether the young lieutenant landed
safely or not
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-21
CARTER GRuNOY IS
NOW BRAVE BIRD MAN

Colonel Barton II. Grundy yesterday
received a letter from his son Carter.
who is in France In the aviation SER
vice.
He went away as rnachinfst in
the automobile service" Colonel
Grundy said last night. but now he
ID flying. He writes that he Is charm
ed with the new Job, and has already
learned to DO some wonderful stunts
In the air He is happy and in good
health"
Carter Grundy is we'll known in Viz
g1nia. among the members of the
younger social and business circles.
all OF whom are glad TO know he Is
getting along all right
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-21
SATURDAY THE DAY
FOR REGISTRATION

All young men coming OF age since
June 5 and up to August "a, must
register for government service on
Saturday. Registration win be held by
local boards i. 2. 3 and s at the Grays'
armory, Seventh and Marshall streets
between the hours OF Q A. M. and S
r, NJ. and local board No. will meet
for similar purpose on Twenty-second
street, near Broad. during the same
hours Saturday.
Failure to register subjects the de-
linQuent to heavy fine and imprison-
ment. or immediate induction into the
service.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-21
MOOSE GIVE DANCE
AND MELON FEAST

Richmond (va) lodge. No $40
Loyal Order of Moose. will give a
dance and watermelon feast Thursday
night. August %. from $50 TO 1880
al the "Pumphouse" for its members
and all Moose in service at the vari-
oGs camps.
Ladies will not be admitted un
less with Moose escort. Arrangements
have been made TO convey the crowd
free, to and from the Punaphouse by
automobiles with banners reading
Moose" Automobiles will meet those
attending the entertainment at Reser
voir park,
The committee in charge are w Q
Crosier, T w. Moore, Oscar Oliver
Jos II, Long and c. @ Pearson.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-21
CONFER ON GRADING FOR
ROAD TO BOILER PLANT

In preparing Tor speedy woCK Oh
the proposed extension OF Fourth
street, South Richmond. to conneet
with the large boiler plant To- ~
erected by the government In Ghea@
terffeId county. adjoining the city, 70
administrative board yesterday az
rected City Engineer Boiling to con
fer with the assistant engineer haNtnM
charge of the annexed territory surs7
vey, so that speed may be had At thu
proper time. Grading and PAYING this
street will cost the city about $SSs-l
600. 4%4 Il
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-21

The supreme court Of Virginia yes
terssy granted a writ OF error ana
awarded a supercedeas In tire ease ef
r. I. BYRD, who was convicted In
the corporation court Of Hepewen.
on the charge OF using abusive Ian
cuare toward Mrs. NJ, j. Connolly.
Writ Of error was granted In the
case OF. Mrs Robert W Wright against
her husband. In suit for divorce.
The court refused the appeal OF
Emory NJ Porter, convicted In Nor
folk county for murder in the second
degree.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-21
Duvnl---Newtw.

The wedding OF Miss Ethel oderl
Newsy and Mack Friend Duva1. was
celebrated IN Washington Monday.
They win be A. home after Sep'ern-
her ! At .11o chicago avenue. c. l.
Boyd, Mr. nuvars brother.fn-law.
acted as hts best man. Mrs. Duval
Is the daughter Of ". =. Newly and
Mr.. nuval r. the son Of Mrs. W. s.
puyai, OF Oak Grove.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-21
At RCD rrnHs Rally.

United states Senator Swanson has
accepted an Invitation 70 speak ~ the
Red Cross rally 70 BE- held At Mid1cth-
ism. Chesterfield county. labor day
The entertainment WIN be for the
benefit Of the west Chesterfield chap
ter OF the Hed Cross.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-21

W. r. Rudd. Of this city. head OF the
Medical College Of Virginia, was named
chairman OF the committee on eduea-
ton and legislation At the recent meet
ing In Chicago Of the American Phar-
maceutical association.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-21
.yuyrr,. pon6-R~tuyrx,

thirteen -year-old Cabefl Rockies,
vino jumped his bail bond for appear
ance IN court oti 4 charge Of house
breaking. returned TO the city yeGter
day and was caught by Detective Lee
Hts case win be heard in the Juvenile
court He liz charged with breaking
into the store Of W. F. wheeler. on
Fifth street. and taking SIS worth OF
candy and tobacco.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-21
IN Fruzst Trsncsxsx.

News received here is to the effect
that George Glasgow. Of the South
side. has tust come out of the trenches
after thirty days fighting. and as
James Beicher is In the came COM
pany IL Ia supposed that he. too. has
been in the front lines
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-21
THE WEATHER
United States Weather Hwresn
Departments OF Agriculturc.,

Washington. Aug. 1c.--Foyecast:
virginia-Fair and somewhat warm
or Wednesday: Thursday fair.
North Caro1ina--Fair and warmer
Thursday fair.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-21
ISOUTHSIDE TTEMSl
Return to South


Mr.. and Mrs. W. r. Wood and Mr..
and Mrs. r. Boroughs, OF GreenvdlIs.
s. C.. are leaving for their homes
after having spent a week as the
guests OF Mira. A. L. Holland, OF 313
East Thirteenth street, South Rich
ncnd. Miss Elizabeth Holland will
accompany them and win spend some
time at their home In South Carolina
Arrives In France.
Mrs. H G. Coover has received
word OF the safe arrival overseas Of
her son. Ralph Coover.
Shfp-Stop Plan.
Cars passing over Hull street will
stop as follows. If the proposed skip
stop plan passes:
Huh street, northumberland
Rock road. Thirty fourth. Thirty-see =
ond. Thirteth, Clopton. between Lee
and Holly. Twenty first, Twentieth.
Petersburg turnpike. Fifteenth. Thir-
teenth. Eleventh. Ninth. Seventh.
Sixth. Fourth, opposite Southern sta
ton. Manchester canal.
Hun street, southbound -Manches-
ter canal. opposite Southern station,
Fourth. Sixth, Seventh. Ninth.
Eleventh. Thirteenth, Fifteenth.
1oWhFdm. Nineteehth, twenty -nrst.
between Holly and Lee. Clopton.
Thirtieth. Thirty second, Thirty
fourth, Broad Rock road.
Patriotic Club Tonight.
Tonight at the meeting OF the South
side Patriotic club results OF the cam
vas made for the Names OF South
Siders in the service will be made
known and II lis estimated that the
great service flag soon to be unfuried
WIN bear over 100 stars.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-21

Mrs. III. G.. Coover has received
word OF the safe arrival overseas Of
her son. Ralph Coover.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-19
DELINQUENT REGISTRANTS.

Special Cores Spondencc Of Every Evening
Newark, March ~ The Rural New
Castle County Exemption Board, several
days ago. sent four regstrants who were
painters to Kelly Field. San Antonio,
Texas, The -four men were Eugene X.
Armstrong. Delaware City. Richard
Romani. Nlarshallton; Howard &. War
dell. Newark, and David u. Curlett of
Elsnere.
The following registrants have failed 70
rrport for the physical examinations
Salvatore IoC'udicc oi New Castle,
Frank Callahan of Wilmington, Michael
Tomarchis of Marcus Hook, John w.
Fink Of Edge Moor Edward \. Owens of
New Cattle, John Marmcnlow OF Now
Castle, Nazzarcno Crcscen5o of New
Castle, Sahatn Canine Of tlaymont,
Gentle Malvestito Of New Castle. Alfred
" Anderson of kirkwood, Elmer w
Phifcr Of Savannah, Ga. Walter Loprr
Of New Castle, RAYMOND Bradley oi
Galnna, Md. Eugene Moore Of Odessa.
Isaac Nilcncks nf New CaFtlc. and Nolan
w Howard of Newark
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-19
BANKS UNITE TO
AID LIBERTY LOAN
Financiers Select Committees to
Push Sales Throughout
Campaign.

At meeting of the Wilmington Liberty
Loan Committee, held in the Union
National Bank yesterday, allied bank
committees were named and other business
transacted Lewis l.. Mann and Howard
;. Kinney, chairman and secretary
respectively of the advisory committees
for Delaware of the third Federal Reserve
District were present
NcSsrs. Mann and Kinney stated
that they were well pleased with the
progress which is being made in the local
organization for the campaign to sell
Liberty Bonds and present ,everal points
of interest.
\ report was presented at the meeting
by a committee appointed recently
10 formulate r partial payment plan, to
he adopted by all the local banks during
this campaign. This committee was
composed of Mcssrs ]. J. Rasknb. chair
man; Otho Nowland, John Richardson,
ir; ]. Chester Gibson and Levi l.. Ma
loney The report Of the committee was
accepted and Immediately following the
meeting of the Wilmington Liberty Loan
Committee, representatives of the local
banks rs follows met and organized the
Allied Banks Of Wilmington, Della, for
promotion of United States Liberty Loan
otho Nowland, president. Equitable
fhNt - tpith thitliBEtiNOtl. sE.s IftEt~
dent National Bank of Delaware: Robert
I. Robinson. president Central National
Bank; Ezekiel Cooper. cashier Farmers
Bank; J. Chester Gibson. cashier Union
National Bank: William G. Tavlor.
vIcc-president Delaware Trust Co l..
J.. Maloney. vice-presidcnt Security Trust
Co; Frederick f. Stone. president vii
mington Savings Fund society; Robert
-. hemp, president nf tho Artisans
Savings Bank, clccting the following
officers.
Chairman, Otho Nowland. treasurer.
John Richardson. .lr secretary. \. Il.
duBcll
Plans were presented and discussed
covering the erection of centrally located
quarters for this hank winch viii exist
during the duration of the war. and
definite announcement will be made of ITS
location as soon a. n spcclal committee
appointed for the purpose have completed
the details
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-19
Rev. Thomsron on for New Field.

Dr.. A. II Thompson left this city,
Yesterday Afternoon. for his new field
uf labor at Vancouver. Washington, thus
bringing to close a ypar sucrrsssful
work AT the st Paul NJ T. thurch. OF this
city. to which he was assigned barely a
wear ago During his pastorate 80 mem
hers were rnccivcd into tho church and the
financial affairs never showed up better
than thcv do ~ this time \ financial
statement ISSUED hv thr official board
shows 81. i15 90 rairrd l., the church for
salaries and other expenses 81 .On0 paid on
a mortgage. md S00i 81 paid ON note and
interest Total disbursements for The year
wprc 81 600 In addition : 5n9 9n WAS
raIerd for church hencvolrncCe
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-19
WAR SAVINGS SOCIETIES.
Meetings Were Held This Morning for
Organization Of Store Employees.


The big drive for organization OF the
War Savings Societies in local stores and
Industries is progressing rapidly Meet
ings were held this morning TO organize
the employees OF kresge's and the Metro
poiltan store into society mnder tne
direction of w c. Todd, of the Prudential
Life Insurance Company and others.
BraunsteIns store was organized last
night with full membership.
Yesterday the machine shop division
of the Hillcs and Jones Company was
organized under the direction of Charles
Palmer, OF the National Life insurance
Company, assisted by Mr.. Todd and
others
Employees of tho Bush Line arr being
organized nv George ID. Kelley, Jr., OF
the National Life; the Y. NJ. {. A., the
Wilmington and Philadelphia Traction
company. the American Car and Foundry
Company, and number of the banks
are being organized by Henry Irving
Bowlcs. OF the National Life, James
f. Price OF the New England Mutual,
W w. Knox OF the Penn Mutual, and
others report progress. IL IL expected
that before the end of the week most OF
the large industrial plants VIII have been
organized
At the tililcs and Jones plant, }
Thomas Warren has been selected as
president. and = large membership is
expected. The Speakman Supply and
Pipe Company will he organized on
Wednesday hv the committee, headed by
MIR. Fullerton The Blumonthal Plant
will bc organized in the near future Ivy
Mr.. Palmer Frank Sheppard has charge
of the Yorklyn plant and Is cxpedt cd
To have everything in shape by the end of
the week
In some Of the corporation plants.
notably the electric light company q
plant. number Of societies will he
organized Tho schools also will he
organized. q separate socIety in each room.
IT IS expected.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-19
ACCIDENTALLY SHOT.
Fort du Pont Soldier Dies in Two
Hours of Wound Inflicted
by Comrade.

Hugh f.. Hasson, soldier, was shot and
killed Sunday afternoon by the accidental
discharge of revolver in the hands Of "a
comrade Mt Fort du Pont.
Hasson enlisted from Philadelphia.
bis former home, and has no relatives.
lie was II years old and in the artillery
branch of the service. lie was unassigned.
Ills body was shipped To friend in
Philadelphia, who will have it inferred.
Hasson was standing near soldier
who was being given instructions in the
handling of n revolver. The weapon was
exploded accidentally, and the bullet Of
heavy calibre struck IIasson
The bullet penetrated his side tearing
through the vital organs llasson was
rushed TO the post hospital but died within
two hours.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-19
CONGRATULATE NEWLY WEEDS.

At reception given in their honor on
Saturday evening, NJ the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Harvey Lamborn, Mr. and
Mrs. Harry La,pborn received the CON
gratuations and best wishes Of their
many friends Mrs. LaInborn. who
was Miss Bertha Hamilton Of Elsmere,
WAS married To- Harry Lamborn on Tues
day evening.
Mr.. I.arnborn is n member ~ tho
national army. now stationed at Camp
Gordon, Georgia, and IL home on ten
day furlough Both bride and groom are
well known in this city, both having bccn
employed here
Many beautiful and useful presents.
consisting pf cut glass, china silver, linen
and very handsome clock from the
Bachelor Girls Art Club. of which Mrs.
Larnborn wac member, were on display.
Every Evenings classified advertise
ments bring results Proved % the satis-
faction Of many and will be TO you Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-19
MAY he ABANDONED.
Authorities Seek fo Find Parents ol
GOI0rcd Children.

Tho attention Of Special Officer Walsh
was attracted Sunday morning to two little
colorod girls. who were wandering around
tho Pennsylvania. station apparently aban-
doned Tho children who gave their names
as Mildred and Frances Peters and their
ages as eight and nine years respectively,
are now in the custody Of tho Juvenile
Court officials awaiting the location Of
thor parents who arc supposed to bo in
Carncy's Point.
Steps were Immediately taken Co locate
the parents, Columbus and Mary Peters,
and a special delivery letter was dia-
patched to mn alleged grandmother in
Frtiitland, Md, hut mp 10 today all rfforts
of the officials were unsuccessful
Tho childron appear to bo respectable
and there Is no reason IA far rs appears,
for abandonment Any information which
may lead to locating the parents will be
greatly appreciated by the court officials.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-19
SUNSHINE SOCIETY.

Any ncws intended for the Sunshine
column should reach the chairman Of the
press not later than Wednesday noon.
Address Mrs. Otto v Ort, 1912 Delaware
avenue, City.
suHnUIN NE CALENDAR.
March rs, 1918, Junior Society OF the
Washington Heights Branch, L. s. S., No.
Ola West Twentieth street.
March 10, 1918, Diamond Club, ]. 9. s.
1919 Delaware avenue, TO 8 p. m.
March 81. 1918, Alert Branch, I s. g.,
lOO1 Wawasett avrnne, go y. IN.
March %, 1918, Rose Hill Junior
Branch, J. s s., Rose Hill Hchoolhouse
March 90, 1913, Rose Till Junior
Branch, I. s. s., Rosc Hill achoolhouse
April I, 1918. Corcopsis Branch, I. =.
s., 2l3 Concord avenue.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-19
To Lead Faster Week Sing

Mr.. Barnhard, ono Of the strongest
Community Chorus boosters will lead the
Easter week sing tn be held nj tho High
School on April 3 Mt $40 O'Clock. The
chorus did not meet last night on account
of the Philadelphia Orchestra concert
This heing tho last concert Of the season.
tho sings will I've held hereafter without
interruption at tho High School until
warm weather makes 1T possible to hold
them out doors
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-19

Stunning models in
plain and striped taffetas
with georgette sleeves.
Showing every new style
feature to best advantage
and including at the price
some fine all-wool botany
serges in every wanted new
color. All sizes
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-19
In Honnr Of ST. ratrirk's s naY.

Miss Marguerite Malonry, Of No
11lO Wcst Fifth street entertained IN
honor of st Patrick's Day last night
Music and dancing provided entertain
mcnt. and at late hour refreshments
were served in The dining room. which
was appropriately decorated for tho
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-19

How do Won like this ragout Henry
It'sawar recipe Mrs BENTON gave me over
he phone
To hc perfectly frank. my dear. II
'stcS - If The wires had got crossed "
FrnuninC'S
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-19

Place your orders now.
spring is lust around the
corner. and YOU will Be
prepared when the hot
weather arrives. We use
only best materials and
give prompt and SatiSfac-
tory service.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-19
Soldiers Improving

Tho eleven soldiers of Company A. NJ
the 50th Regiment, United States In
fantry, doing local guard duty, who arr
confined to the homeopathic Hospital,
arr all getting along well
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-19

An enthusiastic meeting was held hy
Coreoyais Branch ON March 4. The mem
bers spent the time in knitting and sowing
for the Red Cross II waE decided To send
Easter flowers to several shit-ns to bring
brightness and sunshine into their lives.
The next meeting will I've held at the home
of Miss Mamie Briston. 2l3 Concord
avenue, April !.
The Alert Branch will meet nj the home
If Mrs John Iecarpcnticr, l006 Wa
wasett street, Thursday, March II. ut
2.3O D. m. business ot importance. .is to he
discussed All members are expected to
bring their work.
The members Of the Diamond Club
will meet for their annual reunion at The
home Of the president, Mrs otto v. ort,
1919 Delaware avenue. Tuesday, March
10 There ia to hc an election of officers
This meeting will he the second anni-
veraarv of the formation of the club
which confines itaelf IN its work Ia aiding
headquarters Material has hecn for
wnrded by the president general, Mrs
Cynthia Westover Alden. for the use nj
this branch,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-19
French Aviator in Remarkable Plight

Few witnessed the fight over Whining
ton enrly yesterday morning ~ Lieutenant
Georges ilaschaise. " the French army,
one uf the most distinguished aviainrs
now in this country ilo started from
Long Island Sunday on = fight ~ Wash
ington but was compelled 20 remain
Sunday night in Philadelphia lie started
south early yesterday morning and
reached Camp Meade IN time - hAvc
luncheon with The officers. after which ho
flew on ~ Washington Lieutenant
Flaschaise has record ~ bringing dpwn
seven Bocho machines and has bsen
decorated with the flying hOuura n he
French and British governments
I'm surprised A. you, Mr Twobblo
You fell asleep right ~ 'hc middle ~
Professor Digs lecture Don't hlamo
me for that. my dear Why not. sif
~ would have fallen asleep ronnrr, huf
the prrsou seated immediately behind ~
kept coughing on the bnck - my nook
birmingham ARe-ilsrsld.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-18
Observation-Disclosures

An attractive home wedding took place on
Saturday at IL O'Clock at the home Of Mr..
and Mrs. Pegley Dunn Aldrch, of Usage
avenue, when their daughter, Miss Margaret
Lamson Aldrich. became the bride of Mr.. w.
Alton kirkpatrick. Miss c. Evelyn Smith, OF
Rutledge vas maid of honor, and Mr. Rob
ert r.. Bennett of Overbrook. was best man.
The wedd ar ceremony was preceded by
new wedding song, 80 Perfect Love" COM
posed for the occasion by Mr., Adrich and
sung by Miss Viola Brodbeck. with violin
obbligato by Mr. Carbon Deber accompanied
by Miss Dorothy Neobe The wedding march
from "l.ohengrin" was sung by quartet,
Miss Brodbeck Miss Jane Miller Miss GLADYS
Sutton and Miss Laura Willis. who marched
down the stairs followed by the maid Of
honor and the bride. The singers remained
at the foot of the stairs and Immediately
after the ceremony sang the wedding music
from "Lohengrin." The ceremony was per-
formed by the Rev. John II. Davies, of Beth
lehem Presbyterian Church. and the bride
was given in marriage by her father.
The brides gown was Of white beaded net
over white satin, Her tulle veil was held in
place by sprays Of lil'es of the valley and
she carried shower bouquet of white sweet
peas. Miss Smith was gowred In pale pink
georgette crepe trimmed with silver ribbons
She wore n hat OF pink georgette crepe and
her bouquet was Of pink sweet peas
The four singers chose the pastelle shades.
Miss Brodbeck wearing nile green tulle over
silver cloth Miss Miller wore yellow georg.
cite crepe. Miss Sutton wore lavender creme
de chire and Miss willis wore pale blue
georgette crepe. They wore corsage bou-
quets OF pink sweet peas.
Mrs. Aldrich was gowned in black chiffon
velvet trimmed with gold lace, while Mrs
hirkpatrick wore gray georgette crepe over
burnt orange satin.
The out-of-town guests were Mrs Florence
A. BureiSh and Mrs. Ida A. Burleigh, of
Springfield Mass, Mrs Cora Lamson Water
town, N, Y, and Mr.. and Mrs Herbert 7.
Aldrich, of New York city
After short wedding trip Mr. and Mrs
klrKpatricK VIII be at home at i22O Usage
avenue.