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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-04
INFLUENZA POSTPOhES
FIRST SUNDAY SING
Army and Navy Club VIII Remain
Open, But WIN Have No
Entertainments.

Following conference with City
Health Officer Flanagan. Secretary
G. II Winfrey announces that for the
present all of the entertainments of
the local war camp community ser
vice VIII be discontinued
This means that the Sunday sing
planned for October s. as we'll as the
Saturday ball the week end receptions
and the lawn parties will all step
aside for the nonce until the Spanish
grippe runs it's course or at least
proves less dangerous,
In the interim the army and navy
club. which is always a popular re-
sort for soldiers and sailors, will con-
TIME to keep open house. And. be
it remembered, that IL lis an attrac-
tive place. with lis free shower baths,
free pool and billiard tables free IL
brary and free stationery, to say moth
ing OF its atmosphere of hospitality.
/ Secretary Winfrey promises that
even If some of his amusement fea-
lures do have 10 stop for a week or
two. he will make up for lost time
when the influenza scare has become
IA thing of the past. He is anxious
to start the sunday sings" as soon
! as possible. and will add new features
ITO them this season.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-04
STATE BOARD HEALTH
: To MEET HERE TODAY
Steps to BE Taken to Head on Pro-
grcss OF Spanish Influenza
Germ.

State Health Commissioner Ennion
G. Williams has called a specia. meet
ing OF the state board Of health for
this morning at 1880 O'Clock to dis
cuss the influenza situation, and to
! formulate more drastic plans fer the
suppression of the malady.
The influenza germ. has found
lodging places in almost every hole
and corner in the state. and In many
places schools and churches have
been ordered closed until the
epidemic runs it's course.
Chief Health Officer Flanagan
sees no cause for serious alarm, be-
lieYing that all citizens are doing a.
they can to help aliay The spread of
/ the disease. He said Yesterday that
II would not surprise him to see the
total cases reach at least 10000 here
before the germ consumes himself.
There seems to be nothing serious
about the influenza itself. according
to Or. Flanagan, It's development
irto pneumonia is the thing to be
dreaded, And says the doctor, II
every one who Is attacked will follow
simple instructions the chances are
that no serious result will follow.
DR. Flanagan urges all who know
anything about nursing to send their
names and addresses TO his office. so
that they may he listed for any
, emergency which may arise.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-04
u. D. c. CONVENTION TO
ELECT OFFICERS TODAY
Beds Maintained by U. d. G. In Hos
t. pitfalls In France-Historical
Evening Celebrated.

This morning at the session of the
state chapters of the Daughters Of the
|Confederacy meeting in the Jefferson
hotel officers for the coming year
will be elected.
The meetings yesterday of the TWEEN
ty-third annual session were of un-
usual interest as the war work of
the daughters was discussed. Col
ections Of se.632.s5 were made dur
ing the past year through the state
for the support Of beds in an Ameri-
can hospital in France. Mrs. G. B.
Tate, treasurer, gave the report. The
beds are named in honor of Robert
+. lee. Stonewail Jackson and Mathew
Fontaine Maury.
During the year 1885 was used
to help dependent old Confederate
women, Sis was used in emergency
cases and s32o for a cot at Gaia VIDA
The organization also paid the ex-
penses OF one pupil at each of the
four state normal schools.
Yesterday afternoon the Erandchil-
dren OF the IT, d. C.. met from 4;so to
6 o'clock for session with Mrs. j.
X. Bowman. Last evening histori-
cal evening was enjoyed, a mum Der
OF interesting historical facts being
brought to light.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-04
MUST HURRY ALONG
WITH RED CROSS STUFF


Unless contributions are received in
large mum bers between now and next
Monday 1t is doubtful If the Rich
mond chapter OF the Red Cross will
obtain its quota of $500 linen articles
urgently needed in the hospitals in
France In calling attention yester-
day TO the closing of the weeks linen
shower next Monday, Fl. u. Boykin.
director of the chapter. urged that
generous persons expecting to con-
tribute do so at once.
Richmond has been asked to sup
ply 500 bath towels 8 by IS inches.
1900 hand towels, Is by so inches:
500 handkerchiefs. Is by Is inches
500 napkins. IA by II inches. and 400
sheets "a by lo2 inches
The Red Cross is relying on con-
trIbutlons from reserve stocks of
linens or cash contributions to enable
the chapter 10 furnish its allotment.
The Red Cross will gladly send for
articles that cannot be delivered to
the Chapters headquarters. Fourth
ana Grace streets. when money Is
contributed checks should be made
payable 10 Director boykin.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-04
Death Of Edwin Granger.

But for undelivered kilograms Mrs.
Harry /" Granger, OF 3o9 North
Meadow street. would have spent
many hours instead of very few
with her eldest son. Edwin Stewart
Granger, who died OF spanish in
f!ue aza in the naval hospital In Ports
mouth Tuesday. His Wife formerly
Miss Margaret Williams, of this city.
who was with him, telegraphed his
mother twice when his danger was
realized but receiving no reply she
long -dlstanced amt Mrs Granger
went To the bedside Of her son. ar
irving shortly before he died The
teiegraff4s ware never delivered.
The father Of the young man ard
Harry t. Granger, Jr.. a brother of
aifS West Main street. were preparing
To leave for Portsmouth later IN the
right, when they received news of the
death
Mr. Granger enlisted in the naval
reserves tasf srriag and was just com
rfetlne his training when fatally
stricken AT the Norfolk naval base.
. sas--, -4-z-ts.4e: =. A.zel r xear2aIa and
for fifteen years. was with the whole
sale dry goods firm o. Strauss Broth
ers & Co Inc. 1919 East Main street.
MI Granger was member Of the
es'ff.sFrf- n 1T the Covenant.
BESIDES his parents and brother.
Harry L.. Ir he leaves another
brother. John T Granger. Of Rich
mond, and three sisters-Msss Lillian
earrett Granger. of Richmond, and
Misses Helen and Emily Granger,
trained nurses Of New York The
body was brought 10 Richmond yes
terdav. accompanied by his wife and
WAS taken, to the home on North
Meadow street
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-04
.CHA|RAEh FOR VAR
WORK CAMPAIGN
Leaders in Great War Work Camraign
to Be Launched In November
Announced.

r NJ Darlington. chairman Of tAo
united war-work drive and chairman
of the Virginia war-work council OF
the Y NJ. &. A, yesterday announces
the leaders OF The state In the united
drive to be launched November IL.
Virginias quota is s1,432. 500 and tho
chairmen are all confident she Il 30.
ing over the top as usual. The Rich
mond campaign will be headed ~
William r. Reed Headquarters have
been opened in the second floor OF the
professional building, Fourth ana
Franklin streets.
Mr. Darlington announces the fol-
lowing leaders: Philip f. w. Goodwin.
cashier of the Central National bank
of Richmond, TO act as state chaAf~
man of the Salvation Army. WillfAm
II. Schwarzscaild for the Jewish wel-
fare board and Attorney John J.
Blake for the national Catholic war
council Besides the Y. Nj 6. A., rep~
resented by Mr.. Carrin gton. the state
ehairmen of the other organizations
in the campaign are: Mrs. r. @ CA-
bell Y. w. c. A.; John Nj. Miller. IT..
war camp community service: DR..
Henry Mcllwaine, American library
association.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-04
FAIRFAX HARRISON
TELLS OF BIG FAIR
Says Exposition of Next Week VIII
Prove Banner Show in History
of Association.

President Fairfax Harrison, of the
Virginia State Fair association, who
was In the city. yesterday on his way
to Washington. gave as his opinion
that the fair which opens next Mon
day will prove the most interesting
and instructive ever given by the asso-
citation.
We strive every year to Guido our
efforts of the previous year" said MIR.
Harrison. And this year we have
gone far beyond this. for with I'M
precedented prosperity in farmland,
and with every planter striving to do
his share toward feeding the armies
OF the allies. wonderful results have
been gained.
hose Hhe-attead- The fairnext
week Will profit by these achieve
ments, and will see the most wonder
full display of agricultural products
ever gotten together. This section OF
the big exposition will prove a reve-
lation to those who have watched
the growth of agriculture in Virginia.
Demonstrations of what can be
done through scientific and persistent
activity Will be shown on every hand
The farm products themselves will
demonstrate the possibilities of the
farm in Virginia, There will be men
on hand who know the best ways for
doing things TO the best end and they
will explain the methods of the pro-
gressive and prosperous farmer.
And in addition to all this. the
government has taken a hand in the
present fair and will show what the
government. of which we are d part.
is doing for the people. both those
on the farm and those in the shop
and the office. This division alone
will be we'll worth two or three trips
to the fair
II am told by Chairman j. IT. An
derson. of The amusement committee,
and r. w. Snilmah. director OF live
stock, that their divisions are per
feet These two men have done won
derfu work for tina success Of the
fair. and the result Of their lahors
will be apparent to the visitors next
week"
President Harrison left for Wash
ington yesterday afternoon ard viii
return In time FOR the opening Mon
day morning
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-04
BATTLE ABBY ARTIST
EAGER FOR VICTORY

The following interesting letter has
been received by Hunsdon Cary from
Charles Hoffbauer, the French artist
who was decorating the interior of
the Confederate memorial institute
Battle Abby when the war broke
odt,~ and he was called back to his
native land:
7 Il am now charge dc la iiaison' be-
tween the French and American cam
outage, and | live among America rs
most of the time. | have met several
of my friends belonging to the play
ers' cl<a of New York. who are now
officers al the American camoufage.
So you may suppose we are having o
good time together.
Il was near ChateauThierry on the
18th of July and saw the big attack
which resulted in the new victory of
the Marine, | was glad TO be there!
If ! was going back to America. |
woeid miss witnessing those eXtraordI-
nary events which are changing the
face of the world
After waiting four years in vain,
7 ~,~srrrt-to be there 10 see-ti4A- end Of
the game. And H. is comins. In the
spring / think we VIII see some
astounding events. too.
+ The American soldiers are swarm
ling everywhere. They are splendid
fighters and the best fellows you can
meet. Everybody in France is crazy
bout them, they are very popular
everywhere. The French poilus are
enthusiastic, and they and the Amer
| leans flock together all of the time.
THE boches are dumbfounded by
their defeat---they don't understand
yet how it happened. The prisoners
are very demoraiized and desperate.
The end Is in view. Soon we shall
see victory ON our side. Al last the
great, the greatest. victory in history
will be ours
What a day
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-04
Obituary
". A. MONCURE DEAD;
RESULT OF INJURIES
fredericksburg Mans Body VIII Re
Buried This Afternoon Beside That
OF His Father NJ Stafford.

Especial to The Richmond NirSinian.)
Fredericksburg Va, Oct. S.---W. A.
Moncure, who was injured at the
H, f. a. r. railway station here whlie
stepping off a southbound train on
Wednesday. died at the Mary WASH
ington hospital this morning. MI
Moncure was born in Stafford county
and was forty-nine years of age. lie
was the oldest son Of Thomas j. and
Margaret T. Moncure. The latter was
"A daughter of the late Judge +. Z. L.
Moreure, OF Stafford county. for
many years president OF the Supreme
Court of Appeals OF Virginia The
deceased is survived by his wife, who
was Miss Currie Pemberten, of North
Carolina, three sons--Thomas J. Mon
cure. william A. Moncure and Samuel
Moncure--and three daughters
Mary T. Moncure, Margaret h. Mon
cure and Caroline +. Moncure. He
is also survived by two brothers
r. c. /. Moncure, collector of internal
revenue for the eastern district OF
Virginia. and Robinson Moneure. a
prominent attorney OF AieXan0rIa.
Wand number Of relatives in
this vicinity,
The funeral will take place from
! the Church OF the Holy Spirit IN
Stafford on Friday afternoon at
O'Clock and intermant will be made
by the side Of his father.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-04
0 BIT U AIRY
Youthful Minister Dead

A second death occurred Monday
night t rtiort # itttary -7Acari=
envy from pneumonia hrough on by
Spanish influenza, the victim being
Horace Nj. Payne
MIR. Payne was j son IF Irrnan Fl.
Payne. retired farmer residing near
Warrenton. and was tweniN-three
years Of age He attended the Amherst
high school and last April was ord
aimed a Baptist minister During the
summer months he acted as pastor
= Of Mineral StEina-a -churGh- in Nelson
county. and of Maple Grove church,
IL Apponattox Three weeks ago. Mr..
Payne entered Fork Union for A final
year at school. He was Ill only one
week
Besides his parents, Mr. Payne is
survived by live brothers and two sis
tera--Rev g. RI PAYNE pastor Of
the Baptist church, TIT Sfr1tun, Roa.
noke county; Ernest. Oscar and DAN
lei Payne row III France: Edgar Ell
Ora and Ruth Payne. of Warrenton.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-04
OVERSEAS Y WORKERS
TO DEPART IN GROUPS

On account Of the difficulty in OBJ
tanning passports and transportation.
there has %een a long delay in the
sailing OF the members of the Nir-
ginia unit enlisted for overseas Y. NJ.
C. A. work in the thirty-day campaign
conducted by John Garland Pollard.
Only about eHae-haif Of the ST en-
listed have received clearances from
the war department The remaining
members will not be able to get their
passports until their clearances are
made. Mr. Pollard himself is among
the unfortunate memb ers OF the unit
who have not yet been cleared for
sailing, and until that time he Will
be used as one OF the speakers In the
united drive for $l7e.o00,o0o for the
Y. NJ. G. A.. Knights of Colun, bus. Sal
walton Army. and other war-work
agencies. He is to speak in New Or
leans on October IA and st. Louis
October 8 in the great gatherings OF
the Knights OF Colum bus in those two
cities He will be the represen tative
OF the Y. NJ. c. A. on both occasions.
Among the members of the unit
who have been cleared and are in New
York. are Dana n. Rucker, W. A.
Michigan, formerly with the Southern
Express company. who goes to aid in
running distributing houses Of the
Y. NJ. c. a. canteen; Thomas Friend
John Y. Green. r.. w. Underwood
Captain c. H, Causey. OF Suffolk: Hon
Charles r.. LAssiter. Of Petersburg;
Dom p. Haisey. Lynchburg All OF tAe
lady canteen workers have been call.
cd 70 New York and Miss Ethel Hun
ter Of the business unit.
The other clearAnces will come from.
week to week. and the Virginia uni,
will probably sail in four or ave in
stAllments during the months Of Oc-
tober and November.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-04
VICTOR MF-TCALF DIES
AT NAVAL HOSPITAL

Victor Metcalf. of Charlottesville.
connected with the naval training
school at Fortress Monroe, died of
pneumonia yesterday morning at the
naval hospital, Hampton.
He WAS the son of DR.. J. G. Met
calf. dean of the faculty of English
at the University of Virginia, and
himself master OF arts of that insti-
tuition.
Mr.. Metcah was twenty-five years
OF age and a medical student at Rich
NJ ond college before entering the
naval school in quest of an ensign s
commission.
Both his parents were at his bed
side when the end came. The funeral
will take place from the home In
Charlottesville Saturday at $50 P. Nj.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-04
FUNERAL OF j. III. CHF.NE-RY,
In ASHLAND YESTERDAY

James Hollis Chanery. prominent
citizen Ct Ashland it'd well known in
Richmond died suddenly Wednesday
in Ashland and was buried yester-
day afternoon, services were held in
st. James Episcopal church at 5
o'clock and interment was in Wood
lawn cemetery Many friends from
Ashland and Richmond attended the
funeral The Rev. DR.. Goodwin was
in charge of the services.
Mr.. Chenery was IN his usual good
spirits Wednesday and was walking
along the street when he was seize d
with heart trouble and was carried
into the home OF Walter Sydnor. q
life long friend. where he died in q
short while. Mr.. Chenery made his
home In Ashland for many years and
he was beloved by all who knew him.
He was a member and senior warden
of St. James church. Up to a few
years ago Mr.. Chenery was connec-
ted with the leading dry goods
houses in Richmond. He was long
with Breeder, Talley 4 company and
was with Fourquean 4 company up
to the time he retired.
Surviving Mr.. Chorery are his wife
Mrs. Ida B. Chenerv: four sons. Will
liam L.. Major Christopher r. who ID
Ill at Camp Humphreys; Charles M.
and DR.. Alan Chenery. surgeon In the
navy and now on hts way to France
and one daughter, Miss Blanche b,
Chenery. who ia In the government
service In Washington. Two brothers
and a sister also survive: Richard l.
and Tate r, Chenery. OF Ashland, and
Mrs. Sallie c. Gatewood of Richmond
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-04
Mrs. f. t. .shspfees@ Funeral

shApiey who died Wednesday after
noon ia Baltimore viii be held this
afternoon r. o'clock in cambridge
Street BAPTIST church. The body viii
be brought to the home of her
brother, George w. Blankenship, 5l2
West Thirteenth street, pending the
funeral services, Burial will he in
Maury cemetery. Mrs, Shiplev is sur
sfved by her husband, four children,
two brothers-G. W. and II w.
Blankenship-and two sisters~-Mrs.
George F. Han and Mrs c. A. Cox.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-04
WILLIAM LAWTOS TO
JOIN THE ENGINEERS

Announceme was made yesterday
that William Iawton. assistant super
intendent of water, had passed ali ex-
anl!nations for com ission in the en-
cheering corps OF the army and that
he would probably be called within
a few days.
The loss of Mr.. Lawton will be keen
~ felt by the city. as he is considered
a most efficient attache of the depart :
HI ef4ss and faFfe ss11ii-aFeaHd afs siiaeer.
This department has suffered very
much by the war. It's office force has
been almost completely taken, while
its operating force has been largely
curtailed. II is believed that under
the new charter arrangements the de-
rartn,eni will have 10 he entirely re-
organized.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-04
COLONEL ROOSEVELT
MAY Be At FAIR

Colonel Theodore Roosevelt has
been invited to attend our state fair
and III he accepts the invitation to
speak in Richmond on the liberty loan
he will probably accept that one. The
officers Of the state fair have pointed
out to Secretary w. r. Dahney that
the fair grounds are the best place
for the enormous crowd that he will
attract Colonel Roosevelt hasn't
been to Richmond since he was presi J,
dent, and II he occupies one Of the
many liberty bond booths at the fair
. crowd y aaaured.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-04
To Tnyeii Memorial Arch.

The Junior Hollywood Mem oria
association has provided a memorial
arch in memory of officers of the
Confederacy, which Will be unveiled
today at s r NJ. by Mrs Sidney John
ston Dudley, president OF the organi-
zati"r- The exercises will be open to
the public. Attorney General Saun-
ders will make the address and the
prayer will be offered by Rev. James
Power Smith formerly a member OF
General S;onewall Jaekson's staff
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-04

Herbert Ragland. recently returned
from fighting in France. the son of
MIR. and Mrs. W. I. Ragland. OF 500
Barton avenue, has been notified OF
his promotion to captain. dating from
July 80.
Captain Ragland served with n
company, Sixth regiment. United
States engineers, which company was
a part OF the famous scratch" force
organized by General Carey. Of the
British army, to close the gap in the
British line after the great drive by
the Huns last March. He has now
been assigned to y company, Fifth
engineer training regiment. at Camp
Humphries, Virginia.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-04
Gold Rings Stolen.

Charged with stealing package
OF twenty three gold rings consigned
TO firm in Raleigh. N c., lean Sey-
more Schwartz nineteen years old
railway express clerk his case was
called in police court Wednesday
and continued until October Is,
Mitchell Maliov. a news butcher. run
ming between this city and Hamlet
n c.. will! also be tried on that date
az he is accused Of being involved
He was arrested after pawning some
OF the rings in this city
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-04
Betty Wales Entertainments.

An attractive program has beer ar
ranged for the entertainment TO be
given this evening at s o'clock by
the Betty Wales girls in Woodland
Heights Baptist church. Refresh
ments will be served. The musical
features are expected to be OF high
order.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-04
Richmond Woman Professor.

Dr Julia peachy Harrison. daugh-
ter of Peachy G.. Harrison. OF TEA
Floyd avenue is professor OF chemis-
try this session in the Margaret Nor
risan Schoo. OF the Carnegie lnsti-
tute she took her NJ, A. at Rich
mond college and her doctors degree
at Johns Hopkins
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-04
u. 5. CIRCUIT
COURT Of APPEALS
Ease In Cali Yesterday.

No. 1892 Commercial Credit COM
pany, appellant. VS.. Charles H. Mc-
Gill. as trustee. appellee; appeal from
the district court at Baltimore, Mo.
IN bankruptcy Continued until the
January term, 1919, per stipulation OF
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-04
No Meeting ut ST. St~phcns,

Rev n Gibson rector Of st
stephens Episcopal churrh al West
hampton, announces that the parish
meeting and reception scheduled for
tonight has been called of for the
present on account OF the prevalence
OF Spanish influenza. Announcer ent
will be made later as to what date Is
selected.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-04
Funeral Of ]. +. Darder.

Funeral services over the body OF J.
i parden will be held at II O'Clock
today at his late home. 10 West Thir-
tieth Street. conducted by Rev. A. b.
Far1on ana assisted by Rev. Mr.. Smith
M. parden was for many years con.
4netof On tbs Southern railway.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-04
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF
Richmond Ad Club.

Or Russell Cecil. pastor of the
Second Presbyterian church, will ad-
dress The members of the Richmond
Advertisers club at the Business
Mems club today at f.l5 r, Nj His
sub iert will be The Fourth Liberty
Loan"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-04
Charters Issued,
Capital,

Bank Of Ford. Ford. Va Capital,
$4,000: banking business j. H.
Duane, president. Ford. Va: r. p.
Clarke, secretary. Church Road, Va.
Charles r. Wilson company. Inc.
Roanoke, VI. Capital $4,000. Real
estate business e.. B. Wilson, ppesf-
dent: waller H. Staples, secretary,
both Of Roanoke. Va
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-04
Rev. Mr.. Ayers Resigns.

The Rev. Mr., Ayers, OF stockton
Street BAPTIST church. has rendered
his resignation as pastor and has left
the city to enter svangeiistic work.
His successor will he appointed at
meeting to he held within the next
few days.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-04
Mrs. Rosa L.. Closson

The funeral OF Mrs. Rosa l.. Clos.
son, wife of Private Edgar r. Clos
son, of Camp Lee, who died Monday
In the Virginia hospital was held
yesterday afternoon from the home
OF Miss Mary Davis, 70S East Mar
shall street