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The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1918-01-09

General Porshing has sent
the American people a message
that contains a volumn in
sentence of three clauses. He
says, Germany can be beaten,
Germany must be beaten, and
Germany will be beaten" To
every word of which every red.
blooded American will shout
"Amen!"
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1918-01-09

There are now approxim ately
$4,000 speakers in the "Four
Minute Men," the nation wide
organization of volunteer
speakers who assist the Gov.
eminent in the work of nation
al defense by presenting MESA
ges of vital national Importance
to motion picture theatre audi.
ences.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1918-01-09

y nationwide campaign for
economy in the use Of coal in
steam plants has been under
taken by the Fuel Administra-
ton. The Bureau of Mines is
conducting the campaign, with
the help of the American Socie-
ty of Mechanical Engineers.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1918-01-09
RADFORD STATE NORMAL SCHOOL

Students Janu,rv or
the third
all Kin teachers lcher ~ ""'N W.
For Catalogue Booklet anlFu write
John Preston Mcconnell, President East Radford ",
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1918-01-09
IS Food Conservation Failing?

~ WV SOhcNl NukiOil uiiiIh
Reports come from many sec.
tions OF the country that the
answer to the appeal for con
servation ia not by any means
what ii should be, and what
the authorities had every rca-
son to expect it would be. 1t
has been some time since the
people were urged to economize
on wheat, yet we are informed
that the consumption of wheat
iii this country for the month
of October, 1917, was is per cent
greater than for the same month
last year.
Now, hysteria in the matter
of economy willge us nowhere.
1t il useless To seek to scare the
people with the cry of possible
famine. All too we'll they know
this to be impossible so long as
the seasons come and reasona
bile work i'd done. People every
where are earning more these
days than ever before, perhaps,
i'll the lives. This no doubt &C
counts for much of the increase
in consumption.
But while the people can not
be scared into economy, if the
matter is placed before them in
it's proper light, common sense
should induce them to econo-
misc.
The present era of high prices
is in the nature of Il windfall-
streak OF luck that can not,
in the nature of things, contin-
ne indefinitely. Eventually the
cause ar-must be removed
when prices Will naturally seek
something near the old level
Tho man who. while taking
every legitimate advantage OF
inflated val ues, at tn,
same time practices econom,
in his expenditures, is the mar
who will be living on EasS
Street when tho slump comes
The fellow who increases his
style of living to match his sala
ry will find himself at that tim,
in worse condition than ever
He will have contracted habit,
of life that he will find impos
siblc TO maintain when condi
tions change.
There lie, however, another
Aspect of tho case that shoulc
DO impressed upon all. Gu
fravernp,ant n n dociAaX a.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1918-01-09

The problem of labor for our
farms is looming up as the one
great question, and in muuy
localities is becoming really
serious. Even before we were
in war it was n matter of CON
Germ. Now the matter can no
longer be lightly set aside.
There is no doubt that unless
steps are taken, before the en-
tire war darft is run out, to re-
.crnit the ranks Of farm labor,
1t Will be a ply steal impossible
ity for our farms 10 meet the
demands that will be made up
on them another season. Many
localities report that even now
the scarcity Of farm labor is
seriously Gripping operations,
and when the draft is complet-
ed the situation will be even
more serious. 1t is hoped that
the amended regulations viii
tend TO relieve the situation.
From the present outlook, it,
would seem the part of wisdom
that the draft apply to farm
labor equally with the army. 1t
would be hard to tell which is
the most important Just at this
time. Certain it is that with
out the farmer our armies viii
be impotent.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1918-01-09

The Kaiser is quoted ms sa--
ing that all lie wants is justice,
ana the Allied world is OF ole
mind in the determination to
see that he gets it-and in full
measure. The probabilities are,
however, that his kaiserahip
won'trecognizc the article when
he sees it coming.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1918-01-09

Within IL hours after roceiv.
ing news of the Halifax disas
ter the woman's committee of
the council of National Defense
had equipped relief steamer
and started it to the scene of
the disaster.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1918-01-09

The war has called back into
service nearly 500 retired OIL
GERS of the Navy and l3S former
officers who resigned to enter
civil life, including 20 rear ad
mirals, is commodores, and "a
captains.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-06
THElEN'S DEATH REMAINS
COMPLETE MYSTERY
AFTER conference of Detective. n
Headquarters No Statement IN
Made by Police

Although many hne-spun theories
ana haIr-splitting conjcctures have
h""n Imagined in futile efforts 10 ac-
count Tor the death % "
manager of tho jefferson Club, at
Grace street and Allen Avenue. the
death still remains a mystery and the
authorities have been unable to Law
thc'r hand on tangible clue.
III VIII be remembered that Thclen
was found IN the lavatory Of the club
!ast Friday morning in a scmiconscious
condition He was hurried 10 the Me-
mortal Hospital but the lahors Of the
surgeons were in vain and Thclcn died
.ater in tho day as "a result Of a frac
turcd skull.
superintendent Erb, OF the Pinker,on
detective Agency, and Captain OF De-
tcotiFeA Wright, held "a conference YES
terday, hut II was announced at head
quarters that there was nothing to
CIV" out in regard to the investiga
non. NJ. Erb and Captain Wright
spent several hours yesterday making
survey OF the scene OF the death
Although in some quarters the theory
IS h@!d that the man met death in an
accidental manner the decision Of
skilled surgeons contradict this theory
absolutely.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-06
TO CONSTRUCT SEWER
Administrative BOnrd Also Directs
Rcin?inE Of Paving in Hull
street nj Once.

City Engineer Boiling has been di-
rectcd by tho Administrative Board TO
advertise for bids for tho construction
OF n sewer in Hull Street. from Four
tecnth street to Cowardin Avenue. in
accordance with tho plans now on
file at his Office. The bids are return
able on juno II.
Repairs to tho brick sidewalk on the
west side of Hull street At the same
location ."ill also be made under the
City Engineers supervision.
Mr. Boiling was also instructed to
have the repair contractor relay the
granite Spa!l paving in Hull Stree,
from Twelfth Street to the old cor
roration line r"setting the old curb
ing and supplying new only where such
procedure is absolutely necessary.
Bids Will also he received till juno
rs for the grading of Twenty seventh
Street. between cambridge and Nc
DonoUch streets. in accordance with
the recent survey made under the di-
rc"tion of Major NJ. .. flankins.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-06
High Excitement
From dReport
UJoundcd Run,or That General
Pcrshing Captured Crown
Prince and MANY Huns.

Wild reports that General Per
shing had captured the German Crown
Prince. who is now directing the latest
Hun offensive along the Marine. into
which have been thrown the American
troops n reserve force. together with
a large number Of German soldiers
.hc number varying. according TO re-
ports, from $4,000 to $4,000 men
kept Richmond in high state of ex-
c!tcmcnt until early this morning.
There was probably no truth in the
reports. since no official confirmation
was obtainable.
Richmond was not the only source
Of these reports, however, for as mat
ter of fact there is a strong likelihood
that the rumoks circulated here oriEi-
mated in other cities. During the
early part of the night similar reports
were heard in several cities along the
Atlantic scaboard. y prominent Rich
mond physician wired from Washing
ton early last night that it was re-
ported there that the crown prince
had been captured. Sometime later
q press wire out of Newport News in
CURED as to the accuracy OF such Il
report.
Hundreds of telephone calls were
received at newspaper offices last night
in Richmond From shortly after I
O'Clock. carly reports said the in
formation came from New York and
another that the wires of a CONNER
cial telegraph company had carried
the reports; until long after midnight
excited people inquired. Calls we're
received from every section Of the city.
and from the country sections within
a radius of several miles OF Rich
mond. Absolutely no foundation for
the report could be found
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-06
CITIES CANNOT SELL
COAL TO RURAL SECTIONS
Measure DESTINED to Incrcnse Use of
Wood Is Placed In Operation by
Adm In ixtrntor Byrd.

State Fuel Administrator Harry
Flood Byrd yesterday issued directions
to members of tho local fuel commits
that on and after June 10 no coal shall
he shipped direct by mine operators
or delivered by retail coal dealers to
any person outside the corporate limits
OF cities and incorporated towns in
the state. except by special permit
approved and signed by the chairman
OF the local fuel commission having
jurisdiction. This order Is designed
to prevent the use OF coal i'll rural
communities where the substitution T
wood can be effected. and also to en-
courage the cutting of wood.
Before these directions were given
the matter was referred TO both fuel
commissions and rural communities
throughout the state. and resulted in
unanimous approval of the step taken
by Mr.. Byrd.
The letter of MIR. Byrd TO the fuel
commissions is as follows:
The referendum to members OF local
fuel commissions regarding the pro-
hIhltion of the sale of coal for dolncS-
tie purposes to persons residing out
side the cities and Incorporated towns
OF Virginia. except by special permit
resulted by an overwhelming vote in
favor of the adoption of this rcgula-
ton.
Effective June 10. hereby direct
hat no coal in Virginia shall he shipped
direct by the mine operators or de-
livcred by retailers or sold by retailers
ut yards TO persons residing outside
the cities and Incorporated towns Of
Virginia. unless special application is
signed and approved by the chairman
or member Of the local fuel commits
sion having jurisdiction.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-06
RICHMOND REGISTERS
NEARLY 1000 YOUNG MEN
Second Registration Is Carried Out
With Wonderful Smoothncss
During Day.
ESTIMATE 80 PER CENT ARE FIT
Definite Orders for Classification OF
kegistrantS Has Not Been Re-
ceivcd-City Now Has 1890 Glass
1 Men.

al the close OF yesterdays rceis:ra-
tion OF young men who have attained
the age of twenty-onc sgicc the in :
ausuration of the sclcctive service
regulations on June >. 1917. directors
OF the Richmond draft boards an
houhccd last night that $50 names had
peen adced TO tho list of men available
Tor the nations defense
me work of registration progressed
WIN wonderful smoothness. aud had
nccn practically completed an hour be-
TORE the offices were scheduled to close
inc men had evidently taken adj
vantage OF the hint to register early
ior many were on hand "a. the various
ohces when the registration began at
. O'Clock yesterday morning
without exception. the chairman of
the various boards reported that the
citizens who had volunteered their
services as deputy registrars had more
'han made good. for in every case more
men appeared for this work than were
actually needed.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-06
Are Filling New Clns,es.

inc classes IN elementary hygiene
ana In hrst aid TO the injured which
are 10 hcg!n At the Y. ". c. A.. E North
MN street, are being rapidly hlIed
u" hNF!ene class will begin June t.
|'" VII meet Wednesdays and Fridays
rom 10 TO 1880 o'clock. Mrs Moss
- Nea cross nurse, is the instructor
ne h'St hid class VIII begin June is
- meet tuesdays and Fridays from
n."V !" o'clock, II will he taught BY
l't !. ! Gorsline. Any girl or woman
"h" mas satisfactorily completed both
courses Is eligible as nurses aid In
IN" event they arc needed
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-06
HAS LICENSE REVOKED
Frank PicChi Also Fined $50 and Sent
tn Jail for Violating Prohi-
Bition Law.

Stating that the case was one OF tn"
most fragrant violations of the prohi-
btion Law, Judge Richardson imposed
= sentence Of one month in Jail and
fine Of $50 on Frank Picch in the
Hustings Court yesterday. In addition.
:hc court ordered that Picchrs license
for the sale Of soft drinks be revoked.
and that a bond OF $500 be furnished
as security for good behavior for the
period OF one year.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-06
Tag Day Saturday for Home.

Saturday of this week tags will be
sold for the benefit Of the Community
liomc. 1924 Taylor Street. and the
nursery, both co!ored charitable insti-
tGtions, dependent solely upon the gem
crosby OF the public FOR their mainte
nance. The former is entering upon
the eleventh year OF its csta blishment,
and has during the past ten years
cared for 1886 co!ored boys and girls.
The latter IS made up largely OF wild
owed mothers of the ch!ldren In the
home and nursery.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-06
PENITENTIARY BOARD AGREES
TO GIVE Its CO-OPEKATION

The Commissioner of Labor appeared
before the Pcnitentiary Board on Mon
day and placed the matter squarely be-
fore them. After some elaboration and
baking. the board agreed to the
sociology of the scheme and agreed
to furnish Mr.. Kizer the names OF the
convicts who would be released thirty
days thereafter 1t is the intention Of
the commissioner to find employment
for each of these men within that
month preceding his release. lie cx-
poets to lay the open case of each man
before n prospective employer that he
may know exactly with whom he is
dealing.
Il placed the matter. in the form of
report" said Major kizer before the
state Council Of Defense at its meeting
on Tuesday. and every member Of the
body regarded the idea as not only
human. but also economically con-
structivc."
II is the hope OF the Labor Commits
sioner TO extend this work to paroled
Jail prisoners AZ Developments will
permit The present efforts. however.
VIII apply 10 convict camps as we'll as
to the penitcntiary.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-06
NO DEFINITE; ORDERS
1--we BEEN RECEIVED ny BOARps

Al no definite orders as to the classi-
fca'ion OF the young men registered
yesterday have been received by the
officials OF the local boards. all boards
with the exception OF board 20. have
delayed III. part OF the work, awaiting
the receipt of further instructions. 1t
is also expected that special arrange
ments will be made by the provost
narshal-EeNeral for determining the
order numbers OF the men in ycst.r-
days contingent. so that their liability
for Induction may be determined. This
Information in all probability will be
available within the next few days.
In commenting on the result OF the
work, George Rogers. chairman Of
local oard 80. 4, said last night: The
work went along without a hitch, but
the total registration was smaller than
| had been led TO expect. However. I
know from personal observation that
thirty young men in our district who
would have been affected by this reru-
latioN. have enlisted in the navy within
tho past few days. There is also q
large percentage OF the co!orcd popula-
tion that is absent from the city. who
would otherwise have been available.
but registration cards from some OF
these. whose residence is still con-
sidercG as being in this city, will prob
ably be received ~ us within the next
few days"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-06
Men Arrive safely I'm Frnpce

News OF the safe arrival overseas
OF thermometers now in the military
service OF the United States arc being
received daily in considerable number,
among those reported Yesterday 10
nave arrived safely in France were
!ydc Hhank!c. Major Clyde w Samplo.
"h" was stationed at Camp Lee with
medical detachment. and Serrcan,
ihi!!p l. Strauss also trained at Camp
Lee " amp
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-06

rectcd by the Administrative BOARD
to advertise for bids FOR tho paving
Of the unpavcd portions Of the side
walk on both sides of Auburn Ave
nuc. between Cary Street and FLOYD
Avenue. the bids TO DC rcturnable
June IS.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-06

AZ Il result of collision last mig n {
between a Clay Street car and an au-
to!nobile driven by II. NJ. Mitchell at
Harrison and Grace Streets. Mrs H. NJ.
Mitchell was painfully injured about
the back and shoulder. According to
witnesses Of the accident. the collision
was unavoidable. DIR. Frayscr Jones
and Or. Roy treated Mrs. Mitchell and
she was then taken homc.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-06

ora has been received by Mr.. and
:. . W lillian |" Scay. OF Fork Union.
va OF the safe arrival overseas" Of
snof only son. Benjamin Franklin
Mf' "eay became sergeant while
~ Camp Lee.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-06

Governor Davis has Commissioned
state Auditor c. Lee Moore to repr"-
sent Virginia a. the National Assocls
ton OF Comptrolling and Accounting
Otficers at the conference TO be hold
at Atlantic Ci.y on June 10, 90 and 81
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-06
BOARD NO. . COMPLETES
ADD PHNSICAI. ENAMIN A1,In \ G

hoard NO. led its rivals with total
registration OF o2o men, while boarJ
No 3, including the precincts Of South
richmond reported the smallest re-
suit with total of III. OF this num-
Der ninetN-four were enrolled at
Hastings Court, Fart II, on the South
side.
The figures. as announced by the
chairmcn of the five boards, are as fol-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-06
PROHIBITS ALI.
PRoF1TEEKlNG ~ TRADING;

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~ ,.' 80. o', -. "a "E me government
80 no1t. .oeai eh'rfs ana
go. ~ ~ .'HE at's VII he sun
,,lle. "a lNsPec''on Ut
80, "a ,l.e' PFoViHsa mat
va uV'.s' N''-' 1850 "e
49, - ~ a ms own
~ 80. ~ "pPFoNca
- .l'"" ny ta1 GOV
ZOOS tre. session
- !''au ma
" - - hh -l''""TG. MO. ;
hl'"s'' IN 81
-, ~ ~ :. MIN.
H"'"sN '"|S+ "'a4.tS nave
~. - ,."u' PI"'' py me gov
''''' 49, 8" i'"-'' u'"!'fS may
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-06

= -. 49,
In addition TO the task of registering
the men OF their district, the officials
at hoard No. completed the work of
hliinE out the GueStionnaircs of the
reEistrants. as we'll as the physical ex-
anlinations. No accurate report of the
exact result was obtainable last night.
1t is estimated however. that ap-
ri Ultimately so per cent of the men
registered yesterday will be available
for military service, and with the total
Of 2.3$l announced yesterday as still
available for military service in class
!. this would increase the total o: this
city to $500 men
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-06
WILL FIND EMPLOYMENT
FOR RELEASED CONY|CTs
Commissioner Of Labor I{izer Works
Out New Plan, believed to
Be of Great Merit.
GETS GENERAL COOPERATION
Penitentiary Board VIII Furnish
Names of Men to 30 Released, and
Their Records Placed Before Pros
pective Employees.

An attempt to provide employment
for men on the termination OF their
penitentiary sentences is being under
taken by Commissioner OF Labor
Charles G.. Kizcr. that such men. who
have been inundated and made afraid
of the world. may not be turned out
without n single saving anchor and
virtually left to the resourcefulness OF
4 criminal mind"
Major Kizer Is undertaking this
work as a result of an instance oc-
curing to him not many weeks ago.
colorcd man whom he had sent up
while the commissioner was Chief OF
Police of Norfolk. walked into Mr..
kizer's ofIlU and blandly remarked.
Well. Boss. here I Is: I'm out But I
don't know what ter do. Fact is. rs
'fraid ter do NOSE anything"
Mr.. Kizer got the man n job on a
farm. where he is now at work. The
instance reminded Mr.. Kizer. so he
said. OF many cases OF jailbirds who
came TO him after their time was up
and were afarid to do even the things
child knew without question to be
within its rights. This plan is the re-
suit
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-06
Negro Sentenced to Three Years.

Arraigncd In the Hastings Court yes
terday on the charge OF malicious
woundinG. Edward Brooks colored.
was found guilty by tho jury. and was
sentenced to serve three years in the
penitcntiary.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-06
SENT MANY TO CAMPS
War DEPARTMENT. Summary OF Drnf,
Work in Twelve Months In
Made Public.

y summary OF tho work OF the draf,
machinery OF tho United States in the
past year was received from the Mar
department yesterday by Adjutant-
Henerai stern. and in turn sent out
by him to all the local boards The
bulletin. besides giving Il resume OF
the work in raising the National Army.
was unstnted in its praise OF the
work done 10y the members Of the
boards
Following are tho numbers sent in
the various months by the local boards
tn 10
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-06
Gnnd AhAcrti.in.

The merchant whose advertising is
so good that his competitors wife fccls
almost inclined 20 deal with him is on
the sure road 10 success