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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-20
WILLIAM S..ROBERTsON
DIES At HIS RESIDENCE
PROMINENT business Man Had Been
In Failing Health for
Sometime.
WAS sEvENTY-FIvE YEARS OLD
Served Through the War Between
the States and Was an Active
Church WOrker-Funeral to BE
Held at Noon Tomorrow.

William Smith Robertson. prominent
churchman and widely known business
man. died yesterday morning at $40
o'clock at his home. 1902 Grove Ave
nue.. after n short illness Mr.. Robert
son was seventy-five years OF age.
and was Il son of Thcodorick Robert
son and Susan Rush Robertson He
spent his boyhood days i'm Richmond
The funeral will be conducted from
the First Presbyterian Church by
Rev. T.. T. McFadcn. d. D.. at noon to-
morrow.
Honorary pallbcarers will be the
elders Of the church-Messrs. S. a.
Anderson. T. l.. Bcmiss. l. l.. Bev-
l.. II. Chalkley. w. s Donnan, A. NJ.
Forester, Charles r. Lee. DIR. w. II.
Lorraine. -. - Talley j. 6. Tinslcy,
b. G. Whcrry. Sir.
Active pallbearers will be the
dcacons of the church-B. l.. Alsop, T.
T.. Campbell. II. l.. Cardozo. A. II. CLAY.
+. NJ. Conner John Oonnan John <
Ter McCue. J. w. McComb. r. Massie
Noting. II. Nice. Thornton. II. W
Wood. Il. G. Wherry. Jr.
Mr.. Robertson was twcnty-onc years
old al the outbreak OF the War Be-
tween the states. and enlisted in Com
panE l.. Oh the L wentS-nrSt virginia
Regiment. At the close of the war lie
returned to Richmond and engaged in
the hardware business For some years
he represented the CotircN watkins
Company. and in 1895 he was made
PRESIDENT OF the firm. and it's name
was changed to the watkins. Cottrcll
Company. lie continued in this ca
pacity until he retired from active
business in 1906.
Mr.. Robertson was twice married
His first wife was Miss Myrtle IIawcs
to whom he was married in 1867. Thrc"
children survive from this union Ed
ward Robertson. Mrs. Nellie Capcrs
and DIR. William Robertson. Of Charles
ton. w. Va. In 1896 ne married Miss
Annie Il. MunforIl. also of Richmond
who survives. Mr.. Robertson was one
of the leading churchmcn OF the city
well known for his libcrality and his
interest and activity in all benevolent
and church work.
He was frequent attendant upon
the church courts. representing his
church in the Prcshytcry. Synod AMI
General Assembly. In point of service
he was one of the oldest members Of
the First Presbyterian Church OF the
city. For many years he was a
deacon. when in 1880 he was made an
cider which position he had filed with
great success and influence, having
the confidence and affection of the
entire church and community. For
nearly thirty years Mr.. Robertson was
a teacher, and then the superintendent
of the Sunday school In the womea',
department. Of the State Penitentiary.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-20
RICHMOND GR0CERs
WILL MEET TOMORROW
Are Urged to Consider Adoption OF
Cash and Carry" Plan
for This City.
WIDE INTEREST IN MOVEMENT
Food Administration Recommends
Immediate Action, and Is Watch
ing Action Taken in Other Cities.
May Quote Two Prices in Future.

To each man on tho committees
representing the various classes OF
Srocers in the city of Richmond Will
be sent to-day the following lettc"
on price considerations on Colonel l..
t. Whites S:aff-B G. Moomaw, Jr.
state director of markets:
1t has been suggested from Wash
inEton that we should quote in our
weekly lists the prices charged by
chain stores and city markets 1t has
occurred To me that il would he better
to divide our present retail column into
two. quoting in one the prices that
should be charged on cash and
carry basis. and in the other those
charged on credit and delivery
basis This would give regular
SroCerS an opportunity to take ad-
vantage of the cash and carry column
rs we'll as the markets and chain
stores.
Please discuss this matter at your
next committee meeting and have
Your representative come to the meet
ing of the general committee Thurs
day evening prepared to discuss this
subject"
DISCUSS CASH AND
CARRY PLAN FOR RICHMOND
The cash and carry" proposition is
one which has been extensively dis
cussed throughout the city from every
foSSiplc angie ever since TINS country
became involved In war and retrench-
mcnt became necessary. No satisfac-
tory basis of operations has yet been
devised whereby the cash and carry
plan would operate to advantage over
the credit and delivery" system. when
has the prestige and popularity Of
custom.
Heretofore. the discussions have been
almost altogether from the point OF
view of the woman shopper. 1t will
he at least interesting TO hear what
the GOO grocers of the city really
.hink of the concession in dollars anil
cents to the woman who takes her
basket on her arm and goes forth to
buy her groceries and then totes"
them home.
The State food administration is in
terested in what I.ynchburg will ac
complish to-day in a meeting which
Will he held in that city. G.. V. Branch
specialist III city marketing, OF the
Federal Bureau of Markets. Washing
Bureau OF Markets; Miss Mary Pan
Housewives League of Lynchbnrg. and
the Chamber of Commercc-bo;n
notably progressive orEauiza tons
will all take part in the conference
today. The meeting is called for the
purpose OF discussing the matter OF
retail farmers market in LynchburE
whore housewives can 20 and purchase
direct from the farmers wagons. The
market if put into effect. will lie
operated on a plan similar to that
followed in Roanoke which is said 10
have one of the best retail farmers
markets in the South.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-20
Accepts Original Sentence.

When the case OF John r Anderson,
appealing from a decision Of the lower
coHrt. VAS called for trial yesterday in
ihe iiUstings Court. the defendant
N..hdr"w his appeal and submitted to
Poe original Judgment, sentencing him
20 thirty days in Jail. IN addition TO a
anc % $50. for violation OF the prohi-
p'Nuh law Garfield Jackson was
found guilty OF petty larceny bv TN.
jury and sentenced to six months I'm
.ait in >dditiou 10 fine Of :25 a. W.
''ti- pleaded guilty OF drinking in
pubic" ana was let OF wiki nne
or $40
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-20
VIII Install Omcers.

AT meeting Of Herzl Zion Camp. No.
ll3, order of Sons of Zion, recently
held. the following officers were elected
for the ensuing term, and Will be in
stalled in April:
Nissan Jcrushalmy, president: Ber-
nard y. Flax, vice president; 4. /.
Lcvinson. treasurer re-elected); Jacob
s. Ediss recording secretary Gre
elected; Ludwig Micses. financial sec
rotary; Emanuel julius, Samuel Percl.
Louis KaDlan, trustees; Samuel NJ.
Jaffc. Inside guard.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-20
Convicted of Stealing Tickets.

p. a. Forbes, formerly a conductor
on the Clay street line. was sentenced
to sixty days in jail yesterday when
he pleaded guilty in Police Court to
the charge OF stealing street car
tickets from the Virginia Railway and
Power Company. Gilbert X. Pollock
appeared for the accused conductor
and entered the plea in his behalf. II
was alleged that Forbes took tickets
from passengers instead of having
them dropped in the box for fares.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-20
Fined and sent 10 .Inji.

N}- Sam Lee, coiorcd charged with
transporting WHISKY in violation Of
the Reed amendment was given a
clearing yesterday morning bcCor.
Judge WaddilI. of the United Stnins
soistrict Court, ana nncd $50 aud given
Ave days Ia jail.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-20
Only Two Recruits.

Despite hnr weather yesterday, only
two cnl!stmentS occurred at the local
recruiting offices. Hatcher Holt. OF
Hopewcll, applied at the naval head
quarters and was accepted for service
with the naval reserve, while Cabc!
+. Shelton, of Drcwrys Blum. .oiacd
the medical corps of the army
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-20
nticr 'IIcnf.n...

Misc l-pnnie i.anehorue BALDWIN. o,
" har to'ie County is under treatmcn,
az -. El!zabctha Hospital
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-04-17
Bilious? Take
 RR Tonight
Rature's Remedy 10 Better end Safer Than caIomei. CIesno Out System Without Griping. Stops Sick
 Headache. Guaranteed

Bilious attacks, constipation, sick headaches, etc, are in the great ma- 5ortty Of cases due to digestive trouble and no reasonable person can expect to obtain real or lasting benefit until the cause is corrected
 Natures Remedy (NR Tablets) is a. vegetable compound that acts on the stomach, liver, bowels and Kidneys, the purpose being to bring about healthy and harmonious action of all the organs of digestion and elimina- tion. It acts promptly and thoroughly. yet so mildly and gently that there Is never the slightest gripping or dis comfort.
 But that is not all. Natures Remedy (NR Tablets) have a benefi- cial effect upon the entire body. By Improving the process of digestion and assimilation, the nourishment is derived from food. the blood quality Is enriched, vitality is increased and the whole system strengthened.
 Once you get your body in this splendid condition, you need not take medicine every day-just take an NR Tablet occasionally when indigestion, biliousness and constipation threatens, and you can always feel your best. Remember keeping well is easier and cheaper than getting well.
 Get 25c box of Natures Remedy (NR Tablets) and try 1t. It is sold guaranteed and recommended by your druggist.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-04-17
Judqe Too Generous.

James Brown, colored, tried in the Indianapolis city court recently on a charge of assault and battery, evi- dently thought the judge was too gen erous or else he was of the opinion that it would be better for him if he did not appear too greedy. When the judge announced his ruling he offered to give back a part of his fine
 After hearing all of the evidence, Walter Pritchard, the judge, looked at the defendant and said: ''I will give you $25 and costs"
 'Thats all right, judge" replied the defendant, just give me the $25 and you can keep the costs.''
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-04-17

MOtner! Your cnlid isn't naturally cross and peevish. See if tongue is coated; this is a sure sign the little stomach, liver and bowels need cleansing at once.
 When listless, pale, feverish, full of cold, breath bad, throat sore, doesn't eat, sleep or act naturally, has stom- ach-ache, diarrh9a, remember, gen tie liver and bowel cleansing should always be the first treatment given.
 Nothing equals California Syrup of Figs" for children's ills; give a tea spoonful, and in a few hours all the foul waste, sour bile and fermenting food which is clogged in the bowels passes out of the system, and you have a we'll and playful child again. All children love this harmless, deli cious fruit laxative" and it never fails to effect a good "inside' cleans ing. Directions for babies, children of all ages and grown-ups are plainly on the bottle.
 Keep it handy in your home. A little given today saves a sick child tomor- row, but get the genuine. Ask your druggist for a bottle of "California Syrup of Figs" then see that it is made by the "California Fig Syrup Company.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-04-17
ATTEMPT TO GO THROUGH AMERICAN LINE NEAR FOUL
 FAiL-ENEMY LOST 300
FIGHTING HAND-TO-HAND
Americans Temporarily Abandon Their Front Line and Engaged the Germans in the Open, Where the
 Sammles Proved Superior.

With the American Army in France. After another night of terrific artiL lery fire and a bombardment with gas shells, the Germans continued their efforts to drive through the third line of the American positions near Apre- made two attacks, both of which failed.
 The enemy's casualties in the four days fighting are estimated at be- tween 300 and 400 Of this number more than 100 were killed. Although the enemy wasted fully a half of h,s specially trained shock troop battalion of 800 men, he was unable to pene- trate the American lines, which ra. mained unchanged.
 Of the 36 prisoners taken by Amer ican troops in the fighting northwest of Toul, during which two German at- tacks in force were repulsed with heavy casualties to the enemy, 12 have since died of their wounds. The American troops also captured two German machine guns, kesides Quan- tity of small arms, grenades and other war material.
 The prisoners taken belonged to the Twenty-fifth and Sixty-hfth Landwehr units, the Sixteenth Pioneers and Lie Uhlans. The prisoners said they had had no food for two days, as the American artillery had prevented their rations from being brought up to their position. The captive Germans quickly devoured the food given them by our men.
 The enemy front lines had been de- strCyed by shell fire and during the attack the Americans temporarily abandoned their own front line, allow ed the Germans to enter it and then forced them to engage in hand-to-hand fighting in the open, in which the American troops greatly excelled.
 This attack, which was the longest and largest scale operation conducted against the American troops since the entry of the United States into the war, has developed many deeds of individual bravery and heroism.
 A young lieutenant, whose home is just outside of Boston, with three en- listed men, attacked 19 Germans who had penetrated into one of the Ameri- can trenches. The lieutenant called on the Germans to surrender One of them raised his pistol, as if to shoot, but the lieutenant shot him through the head, upon which the others lifted thoir hands high in the air and yelled 'Kamarad." The lieutenant marched the prisoners into the rear of our line and then returned to the front and resumed the command Of his platoon.
 Five other Americans penetrated into German dugout, where 12 of the enemy were slightly wounded. They resisted surrender, but our men threw grenades into the dugout, killing four of the Germans. The others quickly gave themselves up.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-04-17
Time for Him to Flee,

William" said Mrs. Peckham sternly, "did you ever stop to think that some one might steal me when you were away?"
 Well responded the poor husband, with a far-away look, q was little ing through these parts last week."
 Mrs. Peckham stiffened up haught- fly.
 "A horse thief, eh?''
 'Yes. l heard that he carried off two or three nags from this district"
 And then Peckham made a bee-line for the door.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-04-17
Bio British Ship Sunk.

New York. - The big British steam ship Minnetonka, 13,51S tons gross register, and formerly in the New York-London passenger trade for the Atlantic Transport Line, was sunk by a German submarine in the Mediter- ranean during February, the Maritime Register reports
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-04-17
Indian Revolt Serious.

Reno.-Arthur M. Allen, special agent of the Department of Justice. telegraphed William B. Woodburn, federal district attorney for Nevada, that the threatened uprising of Piute, Goshute and Shoshone Indians, in eastern Nevada, has assumed so se- rious an aspect that troops may be needed at any moment.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-04-17
Pussian Shjps Seized,

A Pacific Port.-Three Russian ships, the Mini Novgorod, Tula and Kishiuev, were taken over here by the United States Shipping Board They have dead weight cargo capacity for 12.000 tons. They have been loading here with supplies intended for Rus sian Pacific ports.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-04-17
w. N. U., LITTLE ROCK, NO. 1e-1s1s.
Lovely Compliment.

Mrs. Parvenu ran an eager eye over the Tatler'S report of the dinner party. Presently she came to this: Mrs. Parvenu attracted universal attention by the gaucheries so characteristic of the noveau riche."
 My! Ain't that lovely compli- mentr' she exclaimed ecstatically.- Boston Transcript.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-04-17
Cuticura Beauty Doctor

For cleansing and beautifying the skin, hands and hair, Cuticura Soap and Ointment afford the most effective preparations. For free samples ad- dress, "Cuticura, Dept. X, Boston," At druggists and by mail. Soap 25, Oint- ment 25 and 50.-Adv.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-04-17
Not To Be Officers.

Washington. There will be no graduates from tie third and subse- quent officers training camps and the men given training will go back in,o their organizations as privates and noncommissioncd officers to await commissions as their services are needed.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-04-17
Move Riqht Up.

You haven't enlisted, son."
 "No, but Pm standing back of Uncle Sam"
 Don't stand too far back, buddy" said the older man encouragingly.- Louisville Courier Journal.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-04-17

The people must school themselves to endure the horros of war-even the lecturers.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-04-17

CoWn p ain 8 8 0 badly that at times I could not be on my feet and 1t did not seem as though I could stand it. I tried diff e r e n t medicines without any benefit a nd several doctors
 told mo nothing
 but an operation
 would do me any
 good. My drug gist told ne of Lydia B. Pin k- hams Vegetable Compound. l took
 it with the result that l am now well
 and strong. I get
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-04-17

When a man has pluck his friends are apt to drop the ''p" and call it luck.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-04-17

The prophet of horror loves to peck at the carrion of the peoples hopes.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-04-17

up in the morning at four o'c clock, do my housework, then go to factory and work all day, come home and get supper and feel good. I don't know how many of my friends have told what Lydia B. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound has done for me. Mrs. ANNA METERIANo, 36 West 10th St., Peru, Ind.
 Women who suffer from any such ail- ments should not fail to try this famous root and herb remedy, Lydia B. Pink hams Vegetable Compound.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-04-17
WOMAN WORKS
 15 HOURS 4 DAY
Marvellous Story of Woman's Change from Weakness to Strength by Taking
 Druggists Advice.

Peru, Ind.-"I suffered from & dis- placement with backache and dragginp
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-12
PULLMAN RESIGNS AS CITY ATTORNEY
 EFFECTIVE JULY l
tcontinued from Page Five)

misdemeanor charges without war rants; the Standard Oil case, involving the validity of a section of the weights and measures ordinance; the matter of the high school bond issue and the three-mill tax election: the Tusca- loosa avenue paving ordinance, the Woodlawn High school site, and recom- mends legislation by the next state legislature on the following subjects:
 A statute providing simple machinery for the installation and connection Of sanitary closets and for assessing the costs thereof against the property on which such closets are installed.
 A statute providing for park and drainage areas, authorizing the com missioners to construct drainage canals and to assess the cost of such improve- ments against property whose value is thereby enhanced.
 A bill creating q board of healts for Jefferson county and the various mu- inequalities therein, with provision for compulsory appropriations for the maintenance thereof by the county and municipalities.
 A statute making the city comptroller
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-12
CAPTAIN ROBERTS
 SAYS DANGER PAST
Declares That His Wife Is Well and Strong Again.
 Has Gained IS Pounds

Capt. J. c. Roberts, a well-known ferry pilot and familiar figure among the boatmen and fishermen, living at Miami, Fla, speaks in a very interesting and grateful manner of the benefits his wife has obtained from Tanlac.
 My wife was in grave danger of complete breakdown from months of suf- fering with rundown system that noth- ing seemed to relieve. She was tired and wornout all the time and never felt like doing any of her work around the house. Her appetite failed and she lost about twenty-five pounds in weight and was getting weaker every day. Ever since she came to Miami from Brooklyn, N. YS last August, she just seemed to go down until I was alarmed about her.
 That's all past now She started talk ing Tanlac short time ago and from the very beginning it has built her up until she had gained eighteen pounds and is as well and strong as she ever was. Her health is fully restored and every sign of that tired, listless feeling has left her and her old-time energy has come back in full force. She does all her own housework now without bit of trouble Tanlac sure does all that is claimed for it and we recommend it all the time.'
 Tanlac is sold in Birmingham exclu- sively by Eugene Jacobs drug store and Patton-Pope Drug Co.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-12
MANY PETITIONS ON STREET CAR RAISE
 HAVE BEEN RECEIVED
Petition to Be Presented to the City Commission for Action-3O0O
 Names Expected

President Bernhardt and Secretary Jennings of the street railway employees union yesterday afternoon received a large number of the signed petitions for the adoption of the ordinance permitting increased street car fares from the men that had been circulating them. Each petition contained the names of large number of voters. but as all of the petit tions put in circulation had not been turned in up to last night they were not ready to be presented to the city com missioners.
 Mir Bernhardt stated last night that 1t would probably be late this afternoon and perhaps tomorrow morning befar. he could get them ready for presenra- tion to the commissioners.
 With the petitions already turned in as a basis it is estimated that sometss-..-- like 5000 names will be filed with the commissioners. As all of the names have to be checked off and Compared with the registration list 1t will probably be the middle of next week before the com missioners will be prepared to act upon them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-12
AMERICA HELPING RUSSIA TODAY AS
 MUCH AS EVER

Washington. June I1.-There hns been no change in the policy of the American government in dealing with the Russian situation.
 In spite of recurring rumors that military action in Siberia by the aI- lies with American support or approval is imminent, it was learned today that no agreement has been reached on any feasible plan for positive action in re- gard to Russia. and consequently, the attitude of the state department Is just what it has been since the suh- feet first was broached. The official view here Is that this attitude must re- main unchanged until there is some Russia.
 An authoritative explanation was given today after the Russian embassy had transmitted to the state department an appeal to the United States and the all lies. to send an expeditionary force to Russia to repel the Germans, forwarded by the central committee of the cadet party. The committee, which speaks for the powerful Russian constitutional dem- ocrat forces, asked that such an ex- petition be under international control, to guarantee the rights of its country.
 Recent developments, not only in old Russia, but in the Ukraine and in Si- beria, and a growing spirit of unrest in China and Japan, with increasing pressure in the capitals of the entente powers for some sort of concerted ac- ton have not been overlooked by offi- cials here and the developments of each day are being studied with the closest attention From the maze of contradic- tory reports it is difficult for the of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-12
 KID" ELBERFELD IS 100 PER CENT PATRIOT

Mobile, June n.-(Speciai) )--Manager Norman Elberfeld of the Little Rock, Southern association team. announced tonight that as soon as the season was over he would return to Mobile and ac- cept a position with a local shipward, at work building steel ships.
 Elberfeld says that he believes that every ballplayer in the United States should ''do their bit" as they owe it to the public and the country for what has been done for them.
 Elberfeld made his arrangements to return here July 1 and will bring a gang of riveters He is one of the best known men in baseball, has been playing regu- larly for the past 2s years and is over 40 years of age.