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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-20
ATE New s
FAMILIES SAID TO HOARD"
SONS TO EVADE DRAFT

Roanoke, Va, Aug. 19--According
to information received by Assistant
United States District Attorney JoA
seph Chitwood, yesterday afternoon.
agents of the department of Justice
are making extensive raids against
draft evaders and other federal law
violators in southwestern Virginia
NJ. G. Swindell, sheriff of Dicken-
son county and chairman of the coun-
ty exemption board, was, arrested
yesterday under a warrant charging
him with violating the espionage act.
Swindel, according to official sadyices
received at the district attorneys Of
fee, was taken before the United
States commissioner and baiied in the
sum of 5000 for his appearance at
the October term of federal court.
which will convene at Big stone Gap.
The specific charge against him Is
that he gave utterance to disioyal
and seditious statements.
1t was understood yesterday even
ing that several families of wide repu-
tation in that section of the state
were boarding their sons in order to
keep them from being indicted into
the service OF the United States. Gov
eminent officials announced yesterday
that a thorough investigation of this
condition would be made by agents OF
the department of justice immediate
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-20
Richmond and Petersburg
Electric Railway
German Ashamed of Nationality.

London, Aug. 1S.--In Marylebone
police court the other day Arthur
Weber. thirty seven, a German en-
ployed as motor mechanic. living in
Kensington Park-mews. Noting Hill,
was charged with knowingly making
a false statement when being enrolled
in the county Of Middlesex motor
volunteer corps.
Lieutenant Brandreth explained
that the prisoner had been working
for firm in Portobello road. Noting
Hill, and in April last all the hrm's
motor drivers We're enrolled in the
volunteer corps. He noticed the
prisoner working in the garage and
observing that he was a foreigner, in
quired about his nationality. He was
told that the man was a Swiss When
being enrolled the prisoner said he
was a Swiss and gave his place Of
birth as Zurich.
The prisoner--As you were told
that I was Swiss in front OF other
people, I didn't like to deny 1t as
was ashamed of my nationality.
He was hned $40.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-20
DARING ATTEMPT MADE
TO ROB TICKET OFFICE

Alexandria. Va, Aug 80. /.
Hudson, ticket agent and operator at
the depot on the night shift, going on
duty at Il O'Clock at night, was the
victim of a daring attempt at robbery
one night last week
1t seems that a negro was put OFF
passenger train earlier because he
persisted in wishing to ride without a
ticket. The man came TO the ticket
window several times asking ques-
tons. and finally came in the private
door leading to the ticket Office, and
before Mr.. Hudson realized the man
was bent on mischief. the negro made
a vicious swing at the agent with d
bottle filed with sand. The blow
struck Mr.. Hudson on the arm. max
ing a most painful hurt, and putting
him out of action.
The agent was not armed but such
a racket was raised that the despe-
RADIO ran out, only to Immediately re-
turn with large rock and resume
the attack. Again failing to put Mr.
Hudson out of commission. the man
ran out, secured two heavy rocks and
for the third time attacked the ticket
agent BY that time people at the
Wayerly hotel and the Sisson house
were awakened by the disturbance.
and freight train passing the negro
jumped on it, being shot at as he
made his escape.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-20
ALUMNI OF UNIVERSITY H'*
ELECT NEW OFFICERS

Charlottesville. Va. Aug. 1s.--Tha
General Alumni Association of the
University of Virginia has elected the
followisg officers for a term OF two
years. President Armistead G. Cor
don, Of stanton: first vice president,
r. T. w. Duke. OF Charlottesville.
second vice president, DR.. VIM. E.
Dodd. OF New York city; secretary
treasurer Lewis y. Crenshaw. now in
Paris, at the head OF the universitys
European bureau.
The election of Mr.. Gordon to the
presidency was tribute to his long
service as rector of the university in
which place he acted for sixteen
years. the longest term ever served
by any rector, with the possible ex-
ception of DR. Cabell Jefferson's right
arm in the early days of the univer-
sity t4nt
The following were named as
members OF the executive committees:
Fred Harper OF Lynchburg, chair
man. H. w. Greenough, of New
York city; Prof. W. Fl. Echols and
Prof. Charles Hancock, of the univer-
sity A. Stuart Robertson and F. 5.
Crosby, Of stanton, and Milton G.
Elliott, Of Washington, d. G. The as
sistance rendered by Mr.. Harper, for
merly exalttd ruler of the grand
lodge of the b. 2. 0. E, in financing
base hospital Al, earned for him the
gratitude of all Virginia men.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-20
FORMER DESERTER'S MIND
AFFECTED. SENT FROM CAMP

Harrisonburg. Va, Aug. 19---George
Earman Davis, the Swift Run man,
who was arrested some weeks ago on
the charge of being a deserter. hav-
ing been called by the local board
and failed to respond. and who was
taken to Camp Lee after his Ca pture
by Sheriff billiard, is now a free man
so far as military duty is concerned
Davis has been sent home by. the
m edtcal authorities al Camp Lee on
the ground that his mind In affected
according to a report reaching Sheriff
billiard.
It will be remembered that Davis
when he was examined last Septem-
Der is charged with putting pepper In
his eyes He was examined by this
physicians. who passed him as being
fit to serve in the army. Davis went
10 his home near Swift Run and when
later called for service by the local
board he failed to answer the sum-
mons on several occasions Some
time after that il was reported that
his mind was affected
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-20
MRS. WOODROW WILSON SENDS
ENDORSEMENT OF MEMORIAL

Charlottesville va Aug 1a-The
project for graat memorial in honor
Of Cantain N,erriwether Lewis at IVY
is already tatirv form, pnd one of
the first suhacribera to the fund which
IL is exnectad to col,act throuphout
the grand ala sta+a os yIroinia has
been sent in 70 pev FradericL w.
Neve. M ON of tho nrima workers
in the plan nv Mrs woodrow wilson
the wife 81 In eraa, Virgintan now
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-20
RAILWAY POSTAL CLERK
KILLED BY MAIL TRAIN

Harrison burg, Va. Aug. IL. y
Armstrong. we'll known railway
postal clerk. was killed Thursday
night after he had stepped from the
mail car on which he had made his
run from Washington to Charlottes-
Vile.
Mr. Armstrong had run as postal
clerk on the Harrisonburg branch or
the Southern railway for many years
and was well and favorahly known
here,
Thursday afternoon he took his. run
out from washington. When he reach-
ed Charlottesville. the end of his run.
he stepped from his mail car directly
in front of the tender of the engine
which had been drawing his train. he
was knocked down and run over,
meeting instant death. His body was
horribly mangled
Mr. Armstrong was about ifty-ffve
years of age. His home was at Silver
Springs, Md, and he is survived by a
widow and several children.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-20
PLANS FOR MEETING
OF MOORFTEIID DISTRICT

Monterey. Va, Aug. ls.-Prepara-
ton for entertaining the Moorefeid
district conference which convenes
here on Tuesday, September 3, is
progressing satisfactorily, the work of
the committee on entertainment
showing that there will be no trouble
to provide homes for the seventy five
or more delegates expected TO attend
This being the first ofr-railroad meet
ing OF the conference since the gen
eral adoption of automobiles as
means OF travel. the prediction is
made that an increased attendance
may be looked for, as the ministerial
delegates will either make use Ct
their own or a layman's machine in
coming. and vacant sets Will be in
viting AT that season. when the years
harvests are gathered and a short va
cation in order.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-20
SCHEDULES.
Southern Railway System

Irnins Leave Henmond-Aa.a.5
statloL. Schedule figures no. guaran.
teed For the South-Daily: 7:s0 A HI,
observation parlor cafe car: $500 p. N,
sleeping car to Atlanta: 1l:1A r. M
express: sleeping cars to Dae~<lils and
Asheviils open SEQ p N: sac p. NJ
local for Keysviiie. Chase City and OK
ford--week days
York River Liae--r: IS A. NJ. ana <:iE
r. Ri. daily local TO West Point $40
p NJ daily. except sundaJ sscam@'
Train connecting fer Baltimore.
Trains Arrive R,chmond-Fron the
South: 7:nb a. NJ. as r NJ. e;so p. NJ.
daily: $40 A NJ. EXCEPT Sunday, From
West Point: $40 A. N and s.l5 p. NJ,
daily Steamer Train. s:<s A. M daily
once sn7 b. hstu cit Phone Mad ara
except Monday.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-20
LEGAL NOTICES.
PORATION TRADE MARK,

The Old Dominion Beverage corpora
ton, corporation duly organized and
existing under the laws of the state OF
Virginia, having its principal office in
the city of Richmond. Virginia, and
engaged In bottling and selling soft
drinks in accordance with the act
approved March IS. 1918 hereby files in
the clerks office of the chancery court
of the city of Richmond. Virginia, and
in the office of the secretary of the
commonwealth, a description of the
name, marks and devices used by it,
and caused TO be blown or impressed
upon it's bottles, and printed, stamped
or stenciied upon its crates, cases,
boxes, and kegs.
The Old Dominion Beverage corpora
ton has caused to be blown upon four
sides of its So OF. bottles the word
"Taka-Kola
Also has caused the word regis
tered" to be blown around one side Of
it's bottles near the top thereof, and
also the word contents ~ ozs" on
the opposite side of the bottle near the
bottom thereof. and has also caused to
be blown near the bottom thereof
around the side of the said bottles the
words "Old Dominion Beverage Corp,
Richmond, Va" and has also caused to
be blown on the bottom of said bottles
the words Patent applied for"
And upon its crates, cases and boxes
to be used in delivering and shipping,
it has caused the word "Taka-Kola" to
be printed, stamped or stenciled on two
sides thereof.
Every person. partnership, firm or
corporation are hereby warned not to
I'll any bottles, crates or boxes so
marked. printed, stamped or stenciled
AS above described with the names as
above set forth, and not to deface
erase, obliterate, cover or otherwise
remove any of said names, marks or
devices therefrom, and not to sell. give.
purchase, receive, take or otherwise
dispose Of the same without the written
consent of the Old Dominion Bverage
corporation. undr penalty Of the law.
Witness the following signature OF
the Old Dominion Beverage corporation
by it's vice president this 30th day of
July, 1918.
OLD DOMINION BEVERAGE COR
PORATION
BY CLYDE w. SAUNDERS.
Vice President.
Witness r. GRAY HADDON
State Of Virginia.
City Of Richmond, to-wit.
], T Gray Haddon, notary public in
and for the city aforesaid and State
OF Virginia, do certify that Clyde w.
Saunders. personally appeared before
me and made oath as follows to-wit:
That he Is the vice president Of the
Old Dominion Beverage corporation;
that he signed the foregoing paper,
bearing date on the 30th day OF July.
1918. as such vice president, and that
the statements contained therein are
true to the best Of his knowledge and
belief.
Given under my hand this Goth day
Of July. 1918.
My commission expires on the eth
day Of March. 1920.
T GRAY HADDoN.
Notary Public.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-20
FRUIT GROWERS ENTERTAINED
TONIGHT IN HARRISONBURG

Harrisonburg, Va, Aug. 1a.-On
Tuesday night. August 20. the fruit
growers of Virginia will be enter
tanned in this city. According to- the
schedule the party will take supper
here. after which they will be enter
tanned at Massanetta Springs by the
Harrisonburg chamber OF commerce,
where a smoker will be held and adj
dresses will be made. Public spirited
citizens are invited to be present, and
assist in making the fruit growers
stay here pleasant. Among the many
addresses that will be made will be
the address of welcome by John w.
Morrison, president of the Harrison
burg chamber OF commerce.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-20
FOUR GENERATIONS OF
FAMILY SERVE In WAR

Lynchburg, Va, Aug. ia.--Ham-
.ner Lille Jennings. son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Jessie H. Jennings, of this city, who
lived three years at Vivian--N.s Va.
before he went into the army, is the
fourth successive generation, OF his
family to fight in as many wars His
great grandfather, Patterson Jen-
nings was in the war of 1917 his
grandfather. Robert Patterson, fought
in the civil war as a member of the
eleventh Virginia infantry, and his
father was in the Fitz Lee Rifles.
local company, in the Spanish-Ameri-
can war. He is with company A.
Thirty sixth infantry. and is in train
ing at Fort Snellings, MINI.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-20
ORDINANCES.
AN ORDINANCE.
(Approved August 16, 1918


(Approved August is, 1879
To require every person operating
or proposing to operate any Jitney.
automobile or motor car for hire On
the streets of the city of Richmond, to
enter into bond in the penalty of
$3.50 with good security. conditioned
that the Jitney, automobile or motor
car so proposed to be operated shall
not be used or operated in violation
OF the act of the general assembly,
approved March 1s. 1913. prohibiting
the use of automobiles or other con-
veyances for immoral purposes.
Be 1t ordained by the council of the
city of Richmond:
l. That every person proposing to
operate on the streets of the city of
Richmond any jitney, and for hire any
automobile or motor car. shall make
application in writing to the chief of
police of the city Of Richmond for per-
mission so to do, in which application
shall be stated the name, age and resi-
dence of the applicant and the specifc
character Of business in which he pro-
poses to engage, accompanying which
application shall be certificate Of at
least two reputable citizens Of the city
of Richmond, known TO the chief Of
police to be such. certifying that the
person making application is q person
of good moral character and will not
or motor car to be used for immoral
purposes, in violation Of the laws Of
the state of Virginia or the ordinances
of the city of Richmond, and II such
application be approved by the chief
Of police, such person shall enter into
a bond with good security, satisfac-
tory to the city auditor, in the penalty
of two hundred and fifty dollars ts250),
conditioned that he will not knowingly
allow his Jitney. automobile or motor
car to be operated directly or indi-
Irectly, for immoral purposes. and that
he will observe and keep all of the re-
quirements of any statute of the state
or ordinance of the city in the opera
ton of his jitney. automobile or motor
car. the form Of which bond shall
be prescribed BY the city attorney. and
when executed shall be filed with the
city auditor, on which suit may be
Instituted in the name of the city OF
Richmond to recover any fine or pen
atty imposed on him for a violation
of his obligation set forth in the con-
dition OF the bond which he is hereby
required TO execute, or for otherwise
violating the provisions of this ordi
nance. Every person violating the
provisions of this ordinance shall be
nor more than $1Q0, recoverable before
the police Justice Of the city OF Rich
mond. each days violation to be
separate offense.
.. This ordinance shall be in force
from its passage.
A copy--Teste:
ALE. II. MCDOWELL.
City Clerk,
Aug. 10, 1918
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-20
III. T.. BOCOCk LOSES 700
BUSHELS OF WHEAT IN FIRE

Pulaski, Va, Aug. t9.-About 3
o'clock Saturday morning the barn Of
II. E. Bocock. who lives in the lower
end of the New bern district. was, to-
gether with its contents. wholly de-
stroyed by fire. There was in it at the
time a considerable quantity of farm
ing machinery and about 700 bushels
of wheat. This wheat was of extra
good quality and was expected to be
sold by Mr.. Bocock for seed wheat.
The total loss is quite large and
there was no insurance.
The fire is thought TO have been of
incendiary origin, and early this
morning Mr.. Bocock, who himself is
a deputy sheriff. called up Sheriff c.
Z. Bones, and had him bring blood
hounds to the scene Of the fire. but
at this time no clues have been de-
veloped that point to the guilty party
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-20
TWO BARRELS OF LIQUOR
FOUND IN PRIVATE CELLAR

Roanoke, Va, Aug. 1.-two bar
rels containing sixty-fve gallons OF
LIQUOR were seized from the cellar of
w. T. bearing, SIG Virginia avenues
Virginia Heights, last night about 10
o'clock by Revenue Officer c. Z.
Denny, assisted by Officers watson
and Thomas, OF the local detective
force. At late hour last night Dear
ing had not been located.
Mr.. bearing is said to be a large
property owner in this city, being the
proprietor of one of the largest wagon
lots in Roanoke.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-20
THE FOUNDATION
COMPANY
OFFERS YOU 4 JOB
AS SKILLED
OR UNSKnLED
LABORER

Var Work for All Men Leaving
non-essential industries. The
chance for inside men to
earn good wages at healthy
outside work and at the
same time help the Boys
"Over There to get ammu-
milton to lick the Hun.
An unusual opportunity to
work on the line of offense
at home at good wages and
you can shortly increase your
earning capacity. This of
fer extends to al kinds Of
men, both white and color
ed. who are forced to seek
employment in war essential
industries, or TO other pa
triotic Americans who are
willing to start at the bot
tom.
IF you mean business cut
out this ad., put on your old
clothes and present it to e. s.
EMPLOYMENT OFFICE,
No. 91o f. Main Street, Rich
mond, Va. or at the Z. S.
BRANCH EMPLOYMENT
OFFICE, Seven Pines, Rich
mond. Va. Experienced la
borers, track men, hoist run
ners, Triggers, pipe caulkers,
metal workers; in fact, al
most any kind of skilled or
unskilled labor. This job is
an ideal location, furnishes
free transportation to and
from Richmond. Work seven
DAYS a week.
Apply only at the above
addresses.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-20
TWO CHILDREN BURN TO
DEATH ALONE AT HOME

Dry Branch. Aug. 1.-two small
children OF Mr.. and Mrs John Purdy
were burned to death in a fire that
destroyed their home here Friday
morning, Mr.. Purdy had gone TO
his work at Parrot mines. and Mrs
Purdy called on her mother just a few
steps away, leaving the children
asleep in the house When the house
was discovered on fire the mother ran
TO save her children but found the
roof falling in. The charred bodies
were recovered. The origin of the
fire is not known
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-20
HELP WANTED-FEMALE.

A Number OF Respectable Young Women
wanted at once for high-grade po-
sitions as mattresses and pantry
workers in washington's finest res
taurant. We pay highest salaries
for this class of work and give you
three wholesome meals each day.
You work only eight hours a day
and are given one full day Off each
week. Positions positively perna-
nent II wartimes make 1t necessary
for you to secure employment you
will md this work respectable and
lucrative and your surroundings thor
oughly congenial. Write for parti-
cuiars or call CHILDS CO.. 1923 Penn
sylvania avenue. N. W. Washington.
d. G. s
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-20
COAL MINERS PATRIOTIC.
DIG SIX DAYS A WEEK

Norton, Va. Aug. 1e.-The coal
miners OF Wise county are proving
themselves patriotic by digging coal
six days a week. 1t is interesting at
the various coal companies Offices
every night to see the miners gather
around the bulletin board to see the
names of slackers. the men who
failed to work on that day without a
good excuse.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-20

AN ORDINANCE.
(Approved August Is, 1879
TO require the administrative board.
upon the application Of any street
railway company operating It's lines
within the city of Richmond. to desig-
nate stopping points for the receipt
and discharge of passengers in each
direction. during the period OF the
existing war.
Be 1t ordained by the council of the
city of Richmond;
l. That any street railway company
operating lines of street railway with
In the city of Richmond, desiring 10
avail itself of the privilege Of rcduc-
ing Its stopping points for the receipt
and discharge Of passengers during
the period of the existing war. shall
apply in writing to the administrative
board of the city OF Richmond for the
designation Of such points on the line
or lines operated by such company.
and 1T shall be the duty Of the said
board TO designate such points for
such purpose, so that such points shall
not be more than ten (IQ) nor less
than six 90 per mile In each direc-
ton at which such company shall stop
its cars for such purpose, and when
such points shall have been SO desig-
mated 1t shall be the duty of the said
company to indicate the same by
bfpad "llIR stripe on lNe tfoile% pptF
opposite each of said points. or in
such other manner as may he required
by the administrative boa. q, IN order
to enable persons using or desiring
to use such cars easily to ascertain
the points so designated, provided
however. that no company availing it
self Of the privilege so granted shall
reduce the number of cars heretofore
employed upon the line or lines of said
company, and provided, however. that
all rights and privileges granted under
this ordinance shah cease and deter
mine automatically at the termination
Of the present war, and the council of
the city of Richmond hereby expressly
reserves to itself the right at any time
to amend. alter or repeal this ordinance
or any provision thereof For any vio-
lation Of the provisions of this
ordinance the offending company shall
be liable to fine of not less than $40
nor more than $25 for each ofense,
recoverable before the police justice
Of the city of Richmond. and each days
failure to indicate the stopping points
aforesaid authorized by the said ad-
nlinistrative board in the manner
hereby required. shall constitute
separate offense.
O. This ordinance shall be in force
from it's passage.
A copy-Teste:
ALE. II. MCDOWELL.
City Clerk.
Aug 10. 1918.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-20
Short Ice Weights Watched.

Roanoke, Va. Aug. 19,--Represen-
tativee Of the city health department
are checking up deliveries of ice from
wagons here with the view of prose
cutting drivers who fail to correctly
weigh all ice sold by them to their
customers Numerous complaints
from consumers that drivers had
charged them for more ice than had
been delivered to them prompted this
action on the part OF the department
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-20
OFFICE OF
THE CITY ENGINEER.

August II. 1918.
Sealed proposals will be received at
this office until IL o'clock noon, August
% for Granolithic Sidewalk east side
of Barton Avenue, between Essex and
HOOPER Streets. Forms of propose Is
can be obtained on application.
A certified check for amount stated
ty5ooo) on proposals must accompany
each bid as guaranty of execution
OF contract. The administrative board
reserves the right to reject any and
all bids.
Yours very truly.
CHAS. f. BOILING.
City Engineer.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-20
Chesapeake g. Ohio Railway

Gin. Lou'vle & West. 100 p. $3.50 p.
Main Line Local 's:t4ta a, 1918 2.
James River Line, 10000 a, 35;l5 p.
n News, Nix.
Old Point. $500 a. 1900 H. $500 p.
Newport News Local, 200 a. "5:15 p,
From Norfolk, Newport News, Old
Point. sf2:05 a, 1915 p. 1855 p. New
port News Local. "9;45 a.. S45 p. From
West. 1915 a. '3:40 p. Locals, tess
a.. .T:55 p. James River. 1925 a.
$40 p.
.DaiIy Except Sunday
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-20
NINE YEAR-OLD BOY BURNED
PLAYING WITH GASOLINE

Norton, Va. Aug. 19.--While play
ing with some gasoline Harry Pach.
nine -year-old son of Policeman Pach.
was severely burned about the hands
in an explosion. The house was set on
fire, but extinguished before serious
damage was done