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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-30
GOVERNOR Announces
HIS OFFICIAL STAFF
David H. Leake, OF Richmond, Is
Appointed as
Chief.
TWO MILITARY MEN MEMBERS
john p. Leary, In Charge Of Draft,
Represents Federal Government,
and Captain Joel NJ. Cochran the
Virginia Volunteers.

Among the men named on the staff
Of Governor Westmoreland Davis are
the following mon from this city:
David II. Leske. chief or stan: w Mad
ison Scott. w. Frank Powers. u. Nor
gan Shepherd. OF Ashland. and Leroy
Hodges. secretary to the Governor.
Major John p Leary. who is In charge
OF the draft laws for this state. has
been detailed by the Federal govern
ment as member of the Governor
staff: while Captain Joel NJ. Cochran.
OF Charlottesville, captain of tho Albc-
marie RIFLES, has been detailed by the
Virginia Volunteers as a member Of
the staff Other men from the state
Volunteers will be detailed later.
Governor Davis announced his off1cial
staff yesterday. appointing the follow
ing men aids de camp to the Governor
and commanderSn-c chief. with the rank
of colonel:
David II. Leake. Richmond. chief of
staff.
Leroy Hodges. Petersburg.
S. L. Slower, Norfolk.
w. Madison Scott. Richmond
Thomas Henry Nottingham. East
Vile
II. Gordon Blundon. Reidville.
F. Nash Bilisoiy. Portsmouth.
G. S. P. Holland. Jr., Suffolk.
Il. Morgan Shepherd. Ashland.
w. Frank Powers, Richmond.
Horace l.. Smith. Petersburg.
d. J. HoIcombe. Danyille.
John r. Trout. Roanoke.
w. L. Maupin. Jr.. Chariot tesville.
]. Donald Richards. Warrenton.
Cecil Conner. Leesburg.
Harry r. Harrison. Leesburg.
f.. T.. Garrett. Lecsburg.
Dan Slaughter Culpeper.
Il. Buford Williams. Pearisburg.
Napoleon Bond. Coeburn.
T. NJ. Dohyns. Dublin.
steve d. Undertake. stanton.
G. S. Adams. Lynchburg.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-30
OPENS LARGE INSTITUTE
Pupils Take Course
Home Service
Work.

The school of social work and pub
lie health is TO be congratulated III
having the largest home service insti-
tute yet held in the Potomac Division
The limit set is twenty-five. but one
course. The students have entered
upon their tasks with great enthusiasm.
which auGurs we'll for their future
success home service workers.
T. ]. Edmonds. division director of
civilian relief, will spend Tuesday af
tc'noon ct TIE school discussing with
the students tie problems ticy' have
met in their work at home.
The following are registered as
members OF the institute:
Miss Flarilla Percy. Cumberland.
Md; Miss Adele Corling, Richmond
Miss Sallie Hargrave, Dinwiddie, Va;
Miss Rebecca Bowman, Richmond: Miss
Naomi Herbert. Newport. Md: Mrs. w.
=. Miller. Newport, Va: Mrs. w.
McBond. Winchester. Va; Miss Ha--
denia r. Fletcher, Accomac. Va: Mrs.
H. T. McGregor, Wheeling, W. Va:
Miss Florence l.. Williams. Raymond,
Ohio: Miss Virginia Horkh:imer.
Wheeling W. Va; Miss L.'ani Hugh
let. Petersburg. Va; Miss irna r.
Rogers. Greyburn, Va; Miss Mary T..
Branch. Charleston. w. Va; Mrs. Ira
l.. Smith, Fairmont. w. Va: Mrs. Har
r!son Uhl. Buchanan. Va: Miss Mar
garet Hawkins. Fredericksburg. Va:
Mrs. Blanche z. Bartlett. Cincinnati.
Ohio; Mrs. Charles OBrien, Wheeling.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-30
WORK OR-FIGHT,LAW
IN EFFECT THIS WEEK
Noticeable Changes show Introduction
OF Woven Into Many Activities
Throughout City.

Although the work or fight, resu-
lations recently approved by the gov
ernment do not become effective until
ne4t month, a migratory movement
from positions listed as nonessential
is already noticeable in this city. In
many of the nonproductive occupa-
tions. women are already taking over
the duties formerly performed by men.
or men below or above the draft age
are being employed to fill these posi-
tons.
Clerks in stores and other mercan-
tile establishments form he largest
unit that will be forced TO seek other
employment IL they are to avoid being
indicted into the army as nonproducers.
In many establishments women have
already been employed to fill the posi-
tons lett vacant by men OF the draft
age that lave resigned to seek employ
ment in plants that arc engaged in
government work, and II will not be
long before a man entering a haber-
dasher's will be told by some pretty
young woman that this style of cola r
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-30
SEVENTH COMMENCEMENT
Pupils Of Miss Matte Mann Ridout Are
Awarded Honors and
Medals

Tho seventh annual commencement
OF Mrs. Matte Mann Ridouts music
school took place Tuesday night in The
City Auditorium. 4 largo audience
was present. The class rendering Of
What Are You Going to Do 70 Help
the Boye?" followed by Tho Star.
Spangled Banner" was splendid. spe-
cial mention must be made Of Miss
memory Valse Caprice, op. I. The
Sensational Stammerins Soldier and
Sailor" sung by Thelma Martin and
Gladys Martin was very appropriate
Gold medals were awarded as fol-
lows
First grade: First honor medals.
regular attendance and good lessons
Marie Moore. Oliver Smith, Herbert
Smith. Hazel Wood
Second grade: First honor medals
Elvar Moore. Edward Weiss. Thelma
Davis. Myrtle Atkins. Ada Sheffield,
Mamie ellie. Irene Perkins, Mary
Galloway. Margaret NORTH. Gladys
Moran. Margaret Glenn
Third grade: First honor medals
Mrs. Douglass. James O'Neii. Violet
Cervarich. Helen Parsley, Mildred
Booker. Clarence Tucker, Ruth Landers,
Margaret Jones Mrs. Pietri. Bernice
Cosby. Harold Wilkinson. Lottic Brit
ton. Lilly Mollart. Thelma Taylor, Lily
Jorden. Alma Reams.
Fourth grade: First honor medals
Elsie Mollart. Leila wash. Mary Dowdy.
Hazel Eubank, Ruth Owens.
Fifth grade: First honor medals
Marie Mann Beatrice Mann. Laura
Holloway, Matte McGrfnn, Viola Nc.
Carly. Inez Gibbs
Sixth grade: Fret honor medal and
100 per cent--Susie Varro.
Coriey Medal and 100 per cont
Gladys Hall.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-30
BARTON HEIGHTS PLANS
TO CELEBRATE FOURTH
VIII Commemorate Americas 1ndepen-
dence ON Thursday Evening With
Athletic Events and Speaking.

In CONNIE moration of Americas indie
pendencc and the battle that our boys
are now carrying to successful con-
clusion for the freedom of the world.
citizens Of Barton Heights will hold a
htting celebration on the evening Of
July 4, from to 10 o'clock. on the
Barton Heights School grounds. under
the auspices Of the North Richmond
Citizens Association.
Following a series OF athletic events
In which both the old and the young
arc invited to participate. an appro-
pirate address will be delivered by DR..
K. w. Miller. president Of the associa-
tion. a dance in the hall OF the school
building VIII bring the entertainment
to fitting close.
The directors OF the celebration in
ciude DR.. r. ". Miller. president: J. @.
SecIinger. vice pres!dent: w. a.
Whcary. secretary. and W. Stewart
White. treasurer.
Il l.. Jones. John Frischkorn. Jr.. W.
Stewart White. r. H. Mott and Julian
Q. Anderson compose the executive
committee.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-30
RED CROSS AUXILIARY
West Chesterfsid Brnnch Ia Recognized
by tho Potomac Divi-
aim.

THE headquarters of the West Ches-
terheld Branch OF the American Red
Cross. located in the high school build
ing. at Midlothian. has been officially
recognized by the Potomac Division az
having rooms properly equipped for
work In surgical dressings. Five tables
have been installed in the woll-lighted
and ventilated rooms Of the school
building. and number Of chests to be
used as repositories for the materials
have been secured
twice week the rooms will bA
opened for work under the personal
supervision OF an instructor from the
Richmond chapter.
In the same building are lockers
containing materials ready cut for
those in the sewing department. In
this department can be secured sew.
Ing of plain nature, such as aprons.
several hundred Of which have been
completed, also for moro experienced
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-30
HIGHLAND PARK TO HOLD
COMMUNITY CELEBRATION
Fourth OF July TO be Fittingly Observed
In Northslde
Suburb.

Ushered in by baseball game be-
tween the married men Of the COM
munity at $3.50 in the morning, the
eighth annual community picnic for
the residents Of Highland Park will be
held on Independence Day on the plaza
under the auspices OF the Highland
Park Citizens Association. A multi
tude OF athletic events have been ar
ranged for the afternoon. and Il will
not be necessary for those wishing to
enter the various events to have OBJ
talned beforehand a reputation as
world heater. for the prize in events
such as the sack race does not always
go 10 the swfft-of-foot.
Following the raising OF the service
flag at o'clock. addresses in COM
memoration Of tho day and it's particu-
lar significance at this time will be de-
livcred by DR.. Douglas S. Freeman and
Alvin Smith. band concert Will close
the celebration. supper Will be served
on the grounds.
The following committee will be In
charge Of the festivities: ". G. Car
Denter. president: NJ. r. Buckley. secre-
tary: c. w. Vaughan. general chair
man; G. l.. Beardsley. director Of
events. and T. Hlwood Tragic. director
OF prizes.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-30
MONTAGUE TO MAKE WAR
ADDRESS At BON AIR
Chesterfield County Plans Great
Patriotic Demonstration on
Thursday.
COMMITTEES ARE APPOINTED
Speaking Exercises to Be Held at II
O'Clock in Morning, and in After
noon and At Night There VIII Be
Dancing.

While number OF neighborhood eel.
ebrations OF the Fourth Of July next
Thursday have been announced. the
most notable exercises Of tho day In
tho vicinity OF Richmond will be held
in Chesterfield County In tho audi
torium at Bon Air. Following Prcsi-
dent Wilson's proclamation. calling on
the people to make memorable the
one hundred and forty.second anniver-
sary Of independence. the people OF
Chesterfield began to make plans for
celebration on a scale hitherto un
known In the county.
The committee was fortunate In oh
tanning Congressman Andrew Jackson
Montague az orator OF the day. The
Congressman comes directly from the
great war Congress TO tell the people
about Americas want In the cause Of
world democracy. IT is we'll known
that Cong esBman Montague is close TO
the administration and In full sympathy
with the comprehensive plans of the
government looking 10 The most ef-
feciive participation Of this country
in tho great conflict His address Ola
July Will attract crowds from all
parts OF the county and from Rich
Tnond.
Tho exercises will begin at IL o'clock
In the morning. The opening prayer
will be offered by Rev. F. T. McFaden.
.. b., pastor OF the First Presbyterian
Church OF Richmond. James w. Cor
don Will introduce Congressman Men
,ague. After the Congressmar's ad-
dress, Alvin 81. Smith will make
talk. Music will be rendered by
band. and also by Kirk Mathewss
quartet, composed OF Mrs. Thomas
whittet, Mrs. William Rheinhardt, Lynn
Tucker and Howard Bryant.
The exercises will be held in the
grove on the auditorium 10. at bon
Air, where there Is ample shade. In
the afternoon and at night until ii
o'clock there will be dancing in 'hc
auditorium.
LARGE ATTENDANCE
Is ANTICIPATED
On account Of war regulations gov
erning the railroads no excursions VIII
be run on the Fourth of July. Hun
dreds OF people in Richmond who want
TO get away from town for the da" viii
20 out to the Chesterfield celebration.
Refreshments will be served. the pro-
ceeds 10 go TO the War Relief unit
work.
Already ATTY prominent men OF the
county and vicinity have been invited
TO serve on the reception committee
and have signihed their intention Of be-
ing present. and Colonel r. n. Bulling-
ton, who Is general chairman OF the
affair. Will BIO very ably assisted b.
committee composed Of well-known
gentlemen, who will have charge OF
the various departments. as follows:
Transportation. Carter y. Williams.
Jr.: amusemen,s. Richard Goolsby;
buildings L. w. Payne: publicity. Dr.
NJ g. Rudd; music. II. Carl Boschen:
lights. L. J. Vassar: grounds. J. H. Ken
merry: tickets. a. q. Williams; refresh
ments. Clyde Radcliffe assisted by forty
women OF the vicinity, who Will serve
dinner and refreshments.
From present Indications and { re-
ports received from the committees. 4
very large crowd ia anticipated. An
invitation is extended TO the public at
large.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-30
FOREIGN.BORM WILL STAGE
DEMONSTRATION IN SQUARE
Celebration Planned for July Fourth,
Has Many Unnkaai and Interesting
Features.

The play pageant OF foreign-born
citizens and their children to be given
under the direction OF George Benedict
and Mrs. William 4. burrows the
Capitol Square, July T. near the statue
of Henry Clay, is expected to evince
great deal Of patriotism and loyalty
among the cosmopolitan population Of
this city. There are about 10000 per-
sons in Richmond of foreign birth. or
OF direct foreign percentage. who are to
participate in the demonstration, which
is beng given at the suggestion of the
President to allow the people Of foreign
birth an opportunity on independence
Day to prove their fealty to America
during the war.
The play, which Mr.. Benedict has
called the spirit of Mankind" will
present In costume the various nation
alities. which Will also be represented
In the flesh and blood The natIonali-
ties represented will be Syria, Spain
Armenia. Greece, Italy. England France,
Belgium, Russia. Lithuania. Ukrainia
Finland. China, Roumania. Poland
Hungary. Sweden and the Cossack The
pageant is being given by Mr.. Benedict
whose scheme was ratified by the city
Council Of Defense, and has the an
prevail OF the Governor and the educa-
tional committee OF the city Council OF
Defense. composed OF George BRYAN.
DR.. J. A. c. Chandler. Rev. II. D. G.
Maclachlan. Father c. Hannigan. Rev.
e. N. Caltsch and Miss Katherine Hawes
who are supervising the production Of
the pageant.
The choruses have been training with
Miss Lena Massei and W. Henry Baker
MISS Massei has been training especial
ly thfrty-hve Italian girls. Mr. Baker
VIII conduct the chorus. The next re-
hearSal will he Afondav ~ can o.o,..,.
in Capitol Square. All persons. Amerf.
can or foreign born, who will pa rtici.
pate, are requested to report in cos
tune at this rehearsal
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-30
WESTHAMPT0N PLANS
NElGHB0RHOOD AFFAIR
Addreases TO BE Sfnde by State Senator
julien Gum md Councilman
T. Gray Haddon.

Citizens Of westhampton are look-
ing forward with much pleasure to the
community basket picnic to be held on
July 4. The affair this year is the IN
auguration OF an annual celebration to
be held in Richmonds most beautiful
suburb. The object Is to create grow
ing community spirit, become better
acquainted and make new friends
Games. and amuHements Of all kinds
have heen arranged. Age is no con-
sideration. pleasure In abundance has
heen provided to make this a great
gala day and one to be remembered.
The exercises will begin at 10
o'clock with match game of baseball
between the single and married men
Of the community. after which dinner
Will be served-oId acdua intanceships
renewed and new friends made. Exer.
cises for 1.-The afternoon will begin
promptly at 2 O'Clock with games and
aniusenents, after which the exercises
will close with speech making ana
awarding OF prizes will be made TO the
winners OF all games. Addresses Will
be made by State Senator julien Dunn
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-30

is'the worry latest" or that these shirts
prove the biggest sellers
1t will not be necessary to enter
hotel exclusively for women to be
whisked up In the elevator by a young
woman operator. or have n girl APP
pear In answer to your request for
pitcher OF Ice water.
The majority OF the leading hotels in
this city, however. will be able to
weather the blow without much dit.
lculty, 1t was announced yesterday
for with the exception of but one estab-
lishment most Of the walters employed
arc above thirty -one, and at this
hostelry no difficulty will be expert
enced In filling the vacant places with
older men.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-30
Old Herbal Remedy
Used Successfully in
RelieUing Diabetes

The most satisfactory results have
been obtained in combating Diabetes
by observing certain dietary rules and
the judicious use OF Warmers Safe
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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-30

and Councilman T. Gray Haddon. There
will be plenty OF seats. Tho Red Cross
auxiliary will furnish refreshments.
proceeds to be donated to the Red
Cross.
The celebration is under the auspices
OF the wcsthampton Civic and Improys-
ment League. L. L. Dinsmore, presi-
dent. Ofiicers: w. Burton. secretary.
ind H. c. Turner. treasurer. The fol-
lowing committee has charge Of tho
celebrations: a. B. Whitmore. Walter
John Harris. H. l.. farbrough. Albert
Johnson, II. G. Turner asad r. W. Hol-
man.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-30

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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-30
VETOES POST.OFFICE BILL
President Objects to Taking Over Pncu-
mntIc-Tuhe System in Several
Cities.
INV Associated Press.l

WASHINGTON. June 2o.-Presid ent
Wilson, to-day vetoed the pos.-ori ce
appropriation bill
The President vetoed the bill be-
cause it provided for having the gov
eminent take over pneumatic-tu mall
services in New York. Boston. Phiia-
delphia. Chicago and some other cities
until next March. and then have the
Interstate Commerce Commission de-
termine their disposition. Postmaster
General Burleson opposed the provision.
but Congress insisted on 1t.
Tlmea-Dispntch Want Ada nre known
for their result- EettInE poMerG.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-30
sewers arc found layottes and con-

sewers arc found layettes and con-
valescent robes.
In addition to the aforementioned
work now on hand the branch has al
ready delivered TO the Richmond Chap
ter sweaters, scarfs. mitts. socks and
pa5amas running Into the hundreds.
Tho branch now has ample funds to
continue Its work on even larger
scale than In the past. These funds
are being raised through what Is known
as the MEMS Committee" This COM
mittee Is also engaged In organizing
auxiliaries throughout the district.
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w. Va; Miss Elizabeth wickham.
Wheeling. W: Va. Miss Martha r..
Hancher. Richmond; Mrs. Naomi NJ
Richmond. Waldorf. Md: Miss Elsie
Gocpfarth. Richmond: Mrs. d. u. Lang
horne. Lynchburg. Va. Miss Mary II.
Holmes. New York CITY.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-30
Plans Patriotic Temple.

To increase patriotism among the
colored Americans. the colored Citizens'
Patriotic League Is to undertake the
building Of a patriotic temple to take
the place OF the present headquarters.
3l6 East Leigh street. The special
committee OF the league has drawn up
regulations covering future member
ship. and avowed loyalty Is one OF the
requirements.
Fruit-Henrts for tho Kiddies.
Take home a box OF Fruit-Hearts
Chewing Gum for the Riddles. They
love It best-5c the packet.
Made by Frank H. Fleer Corporation,
Philadelphla-Adv.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-04-19

from the Liberty Loan drive with the
long OF small subscribers fifty and hundred dollar bonds made
large of small wage becomes impressed
the history of nations has there been ncessant de-
savings the people during times and here
bond buying has been the particular sport OF the
rich in the past the fact that the taking
largely this issue of Liberty Bonds only be credited their
spirit of patriotism for they appealed from investment
standpoint
widows bright recipient of the
people in response to the call of their country.
We printing today second list of subscriptions from the
employees the A. B. A. which real sacrifices
the part the purchaser and with each of these bonds
for the and the victory
Democracy Each of them realize that their backing home rep
only the dollars invested but the spirit that goes with the
down the fighting fronts where boys making
history each day.
But there also defects in the lists Of subscribers published
time mds Many whose ability to buy bonds
larger denominations either by small subscr
ton merely the lists, absent entirely from the
HONOR ROLL of the county This is disgraceful and borders
doyalty the of We still thirty
thousand dollars short of our minimum allotment.
YOU who have failed to do your full share forward and
make the deficit you have underestimate your ability the
committee will appreciate it if you will double your subscription If
able do you less Stacker than you had
taken any
Be 100 per cent American and assume your full share.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-04-19
SHALL THE PRICE OF COTTON BE F1xED2
Do it today.

We doubt the average Southern grower objects hav
the price Of fixed but he will object having the price
unfairly fixed and fix the price fairly good deal study will
have to be given by those who loudly camor for regulation
We firmly believe that present high prices of due
speculation but worldwide shortage consequently
nsistent demand This shortage about be
of factors which the has little controlhe
boil weev adverse and priced fertilizers and
LABOR shortage In word combination of circumstances
have served greatly crta production and the time great
ly increase the
We submit that any price less than thirty is unfair the
grower We submit furthermore that trty-cent
quite in line with s. wheat Sis hogs $3.50 pig
$50 ton against $40 before the and potash thirty
pound against FIVE cents before the
We resent the mputaon that the grower unpatroc
question the motives and the Judgment of who would
penaze the Southern farmer for growing crop
Importance to civilization
"A man VINO bale cotton provides 500
pounds of the best and cheapest material clothing
OFF the that grew the 500 pounds comes
capable of taking the place of 800 pounds bushels
ton 80 pounds of one of the best oils whole
md 50 to Is pounds of nters guns humble the
&un
it for the national good that the production of crop
penalzed by unfair pricexng? The three short
not accidental and any lowering prices result in
crops still
Let us have prcehxng will help the war but let it
be tar Anything less will not only hurt the grower the
whole nation as wel-The Progressive Farmer.