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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-17
COUNCIL PURCHASES
500 CORDS OF WOOD
VIII Be Offered to Public at SIS TO 81
Less Than Price Charged
BY Local Dealers

The state council of defense,
through Colonel Charles r. Kelley.
executive secretary, yesterday bought
five hundred cords OF wood which
Will he offered to the public as soon
as 1t can be cut down. sawed UP ana
cut into stove sizes.
The wood is as yet on the tree IN
Chesterfield county, but, as soon as
sufficient labor is obtained. no time
will be lost in getting 1t to the city
and offering IL TO the public
Colonel Kelley still insists, Fuel Ad-
ministratci Dillon 10 the contrary,
notwithstanding. that he can furnish
wood to the public at considerably
less than SIs a cord, which figures
the local fuel administration has att
thorized Richmond dealers to charge.
Colon.l keileys original estimate
Of the price at which the council
could sell wood to citizens of Rich
mond was 50 a cord. He now says he
can beat this figure and declares that
as soon as the influenza emergency
Is sufssess nely in hand tie" era bic him
10 give at least n portion OF his at
tention to other matters, he VIII pro-
coed TO prove his contention.
In the meantime, the public is look
ing to him 10 come to its relief IN
this as vel! as in other matters con-
corning the family pocketbook.
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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-17
FLU" IS SPREADING
N THE PCSI0FF|CE
General Automobile Delivery Service
Badly Crippled A. Result
of Epidemic.

The situation Mt the Richmond post
office with respect to the influenza cpl
demic continues chaotic. The number
OF employees afflicted has Jumped
within the last day or two from fifty
to seventy-fiye.
The general delivery division is
badly crippled. the entire personnel OF
three binE down with grippe or pneu-
monia. Earl G. Curtis. chief clerk Of
the department, and Thomas OConuor
and John B, Hammer. assistants. are
confined to their homes with one or
another form OF the disease.
Another department In which the
outbreak has made serious inroads Is
the automobile delivery service. four
OF the ten employees in the division, be
ing absent from their duties on account
OF the epidemic. Postmaster HAY T.
Thornton is experiencing considerable
trouble in hlling their places on ac-
count of the difficulty involved in OBJ
tanning competent chauffeurs
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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-17
EPIDEMIC 4 POSSIBLE
BLESSING IN DISGUISE
Out OF Present Emergency VIII Come
Soiution Of Future Nursing Prob
lens, il Belief.

The John Marshall Emergency hos
pital has again come into its own. In
addition to being the refuge of some .
thing in excess of 500 pneumonia and
influenza patients, the nverte d
school building has again become an
institution of learning. though still a
hospital.
Under the tuteiage of a stan OF
graduate nurses. several score voiun-
teers. who. before the present epidemic.
were intelligent but unframed young
women, are being taught the rudi-
ments. even more, the principles OF
nursing.
The system of training which they
are undergoing has twofold purpose.
Primarily. 1t is vitality necessary. from
the standpoint of the city's health, IL
the present unparalleled situation is to
be met by the medical authorities
and. secondly. it is a material return
for service rendered in a time OF
emergency. 1t again justihes the
adage virtue is its own reward.
AS was pointed out by the hospital
authorities last night. the present cpl
demic may prove a blessing In dis
guise. While shortage of nurses has
known to exist. IL took the present
emergency to bring the fact home, not
only to Richmond. but to other sec
tions of the country. One result has
Deen ttlat several score. II not num-
dreds. of Richmond's young women
are being grounded in nursing and
the way is paved to recruit the ranks
OF the profession, which have been de-
pieted as result of countless calls
for nurses for Red Cross overseas
work.
As was said by Miss Agnes RAN
dolph, superintendent Of nurses at
John MARSHALL last night of the host
of volunteers. those who are qualified
and show an aptitude for the work
rapidly are becoming the nucleus OF
junior hospital class, which fact will
serve to obviate the 1eplorable eondi-
iions that resulted early in the pres
emit crisis result of inadequate
nursing facilities, il another such
emergency confronts the city.
AS long as the war lasts, and for
some Time after a cessation OF nostfft-
ties, there will be a continued demand
for nurses and out of the present situ-
alton will come solution of future
nursing problems.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-17
CRAzEO BY GRIEF,
BARBER KILLS SELF

Joseph Nora. aged forty-six, a bar
Der. residing at 1925 Eas, Broad
street. shot and killed himself yes
terday morning at 1880 o'clock as a
result OF brooding over the death Of
his wife. who died Monday of infiu-
enza Nora was standing beside the
casket containing the body OF his
wife when he fired the shot into his
right temple that produced almost in
slant death.
The funeral of Mrs Nora was to
have taken place at 1890 o'clock yes
terday afternoon. AS a result OF the
tragic death OF the husband. burial
was deferred until today, when the
bodies OF husband and wife. reunited
In death, will he laid in their final
resting place in Riverview cemetery
The Rev. w T.. Gibson pastor of
Broaddus Memorial Baptist church,
will officiate.
Nora leaves four children. two Of
whom. 1t is said, are i'll with the
grippe and are not expected to re-
cover. Mrs. Nora was tnirty-two.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-17
MAY OPP5$
SALARY AMENDMENT
Some Members DO Not A@ree That ~
pert OF Finance Committee Sh0ula
De AmenAeA.

Councilman Morgan r. Mills stated
last night that when the amended
ordinance regarding the increase Of
pay for city employees reaches the
lower branch OF council for action, he
will oppose It's adoption and will ex-
press his opinion of the matter as
forcibiy az he can.
He says that inasmuch ~ All tho city
employees effected had expressed them
selves as satisfied with the recon.
nendation7 Of the finance committee
he thought IL enttrelY unfortunate that
sho uld have taken 1t upon themselves
to ofYer amendments
The proposed amendments" satd
Captain Mills. will necessitate the
appropriation of about $4,000 addi-
tional to carry the payroll to the end
OF the fiscal year. Tho original reso-
luton provided for m appropria4ion
of about $4,000. which gave all the
per diem mon q large percentage Of
increase, and gave the saiaried men .
nominal increase Of from ave to flfteen
per cant As tho men effected ex.
pressed satisfaction at this. 1t seems
to me TO be unreasonable to enlarge
upon the amount, especially a. the city
is at this very time IN the throes Of
financial difficulties.
In the reorganization of the depart
ments under the new charter. all the
salaries and the personnel Of the de-
partments will have to be readtusfAd.
and the committee believed that the
amount of increase as recommended
would help the men considerably to
bridge themselves over until tho next
budget Is made up
Il. for one. shall oppose any amend
ment TO the committees report, ana I
hope there will be a sufficient number
OF mem bers to stand by me In my con-
tention."
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-17
!. 5. CIRCUIT
COURT Of APPEALS

opinions:
T. j. Woodall VS. Herbert l.. Clark
ct al, trustees. Appeal from the DIS
trict court at Huntington w. Va.
Opinion by Judge Pritchard. Re
versed.
Alonzo Woodall VS.. Herbert l.
Clark, ct al, trustees. Appeal from
the district court at Huntington, w.
Va Opinion by Judge Pritchard.
Reversed.
Cases argued:
L. |. du Point de Nemours & Co.
VS. George c. Brisco, Error to the
district court at Richmond. Va.
Argued by j. Gordon Bohannan and
Charles f. Plummer, OF Petersburg,
for the plaintiff in error, and by John
b. Minor and u. II. Leake. of Rich
mond, for the defendant in error, and
submitted.
Merchants and Miners Transporta-
ton company. corporation, owner Of
S. s. Powhatan. VS.. T.. D. Goff. mas
ter OF the S. S. Telena. Appeal from
the district court at Norfoi.,. Argued
by Ii. H. Little. of Norfolk, for the
appellant. Further argument post
poned until today.
Cases in call:
Merchants and Miners Transporta-
ton company. a corporation. owner
OF S. S. Powhatan. VS.. e. D. Goff,
master OF the S. S. Teiena. Appeal
To be further argued by Daniel II.
Hayne, of Baltimore, and John +.
Lewis, OF Philadelphia. for the APP
pellant, and by Floyd Hughes. of Nor
folk, and j. Parker Kirlin. of New
York, for the appellee.
Ode Hester. administrators of
Charlie Hester, deceased, VS.. East
Tennessee & Western North Caro-
lima Railroad company. Error to the
district court at Asheville, n. c. To
be argued by j. w. Ragland and l.. S.
Benbow. OF Newland N. c.. Mark w.
Brown. OF Ashevile. n. c.. and
Thomas A. Jones, of Washington. for
the plaintiff in error. and by Price &
Dulaney. of Washington; J. H. Epps.
OF Jonesboro. Tenn: j. r. Simonds.
OF Johnson City. Tenn. and A. Hall
Johnston, of Asheville, n, c.. for the
defendant in error.
John b. Minor. OF Richmond. and
John r. Lewis, OF Philadelphia. were
admitted TO practice as attorneys and
counsellors in this court
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Marriage Licenscs.
Clerk Walter Christian yesterday
issued marriage licenses to the fol-
lowing couples
Roy T. Morrisette. OF Charlotte,
N. C., and Adele o. Brauer.
Wesley Holmes and Mabel Snead
Reginald A. Mann and Mary X. An
drews.
Henry Kramer. OF New York, and
Mary c. Sale q
Louis F, Walter, OF Baltimore. and
Marie T. Fagan.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-17

Another Richmonder has made the
supreme sacrifice for his country. A
telegram from the war department
received by MIR. and Mrs. A. L, Perry.
ITO Moshy street. yesterday announ-
ced the death in action OF their
youngest son. Private George A. Per-
ry. which occurred September rs. He
took part in the great American
drive, Private Perry volunteered in
the regular army as soon as the
United States declared war and first
saw service on the Mexican border.
later he was transferred to Company
r. 10th field artillery and he was
with his company when he was killed
in France.
Besides his parents Private Perry
Is survived by three sisters, Mrs. W.
w. Hill. Mrs. w. L. Marshall and Miss
Neda May Perry. OF this city. and one
brother, A. l.. Perry. Jr., who is with
the third United States cavalry in
France.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-17

AT meeting of the official board
OF the West End Methodist church
last night the following resolution
was offered by Titus Loser and A. L.
Carson. and was unanimo usly adopt
ed:
Whereas. there never was a greater
feeling amcng IFS OF the need of pray
err than at thise time: therefore.
Be it resolved. that We call upon
all members of our church to hold
religious worship in their homes next
Sunday morning at II o'clock and that
day be spent by the stewards OF our
church in visiting the homes of the
membership to exchange Christian
greetings and to receive the church
offerings. provided that the churches
are not open by that time.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-17

virginia Beach Garage. Incorporated.
Norfolk. Va. Capital stock--s1o,0oo.
object-Automobileb business. Officers
Emerson Land. president. Virginia
Beach. Va: John II. James. secretary.
Virginia Beach. Va.
Hardware Speciality company, incor-
pprated. Richmond Va. Capital stock
s25.00o. Obtect--Hardware business.
Onicers-P. G. Abbott. president; Fl. r.
Abbott secretary and treasurer. both
Richmond. Va.
Southern Oil Products company. in
corporated. Richmond. Va Capita
stock-$50. 400. observation-disclosures c
vegetable oils. etc Onicers---W. H.
Warren. president; Ordway Fuller
secretary, both Richmond. Va
Norfolk Automotive Service corpora
ton. Norfolk, Va Capital stock-s15.-
600 Object--Automobile business Of
icers-S. F.. Tilitt president; c. f.
Wilcox. secretary. both Norfolk. Va.
Amendments:
phbreli Bros. Incorporated. DAN
willie. Va, increasing capital stock
from $3.50 900 to 81 600. 900.
Foreign corporations domesticated
to do business in Virginia:
The GraselIi Chemical company. a
corporation of the state of Ohio. Cap
ital stock-s2o. 100000. Principal Of
fee Louisa. Va r. L. Gordon. Jr..
statutory agent Louisa Va.
Continental Tramway company a
New Jersey corporation. Capita
stock. 100000. Principal office, Roa-
noke, Va, Horace NJ Fox, statutory
agent, Roanoke. Va.
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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-17
Two Sour Kitchens Busy

The two soup Kitchens on the
Southside, one at Decatur street
Methodist church and the other at
Porter street Presbyterian church,
are being conducted by women from
all of the churches on the Southside
in turn and they are doing good work
among the suffering families. The
Porter street church is in charge of
the women from Porter Street church.
Meade Memorial church, Central
Methodist church. and cambridge
street church. Groups from one
church take the kitchen each day
and make broth and deliver it to
the stricken families. Families west
OF Hull street are kept supplied with
this broth.
The broth made in the Decatur
street kitchen goes east of Hull street.
Supplies for both kitchens are needed
daily and may be sent for the Por-
ter street Kitchen TO zoos Porter
street and for the Decatur street kit
chen TO 500 Decatur street.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-17
WESTHAMPTON COLLEGE
GIRLS TO SELL BONDS

Miss Susan M. Tough, associate pro-
fessor OF history Al Westhampton col
lege. will be chairman of the liberty
loan booth at Mosby's store on Satur-
day. the booth that day being in
charge Of the Equal Suffrage league
of Westhampton college. Miss Eliza
beth Tompkins is vice chairman. and
she and Miss Lougn will be assisted
by Miss Janet Wyatt. chairman of
the senior class. Miss Jeffries Helm
rich, chairman OF the Junior class.
Miss Eva Jennings, chairman of the
Sophomore class and Miss Thelma
Hill. chairman of tho Freshman class.
Great enthusiasm Is being shown
In the liberty loan drive by these
young college women. and that, In
spite of the depressing conditions
caused by the influenza epidemic; but
patriotic enthusiasm is to be expected
OF the college girls who have already
shown such splendid spirit in cheer
fully giving up their beautiful West
hampton surroundings for the sake
of our soldiers
The Equal Suffrage league OF West
hampton was formed couple of
years ago. and is regarded as a very
important branch of the Equal Suf-
frage league Of Richmond.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-17
RICHMOND MEN WITH
Y. M. G. A. IN FRANCE

Recently letters have been received
here from number of prominent
Richmond men seeing service with
the Y. NJ. G. A. in France. Ernest NJ
Long, Jeter Jones, and Louis Judkins
are together in Paris, where they have
met with Grayson Fairanks. who is
assistast treasurer at y, NJ. G.. A. head
quarters in the French capital. and
Logan Golsan, who Is In charge Of
the Quitting and equipment depart
ment. Tho Richmond men are smil-
ing and making friends with the
fighting men and are doing all in their
power to cheer them and entertain
them and minister TO their wants
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Condition Of DIR. williams.
The condition of State Health Com
missioner Ennion g. Williams, who has
been III of influenza at his home on
Hermitage road. was said late yes
terday afternoon to be somewhat inn
proved. DR.. Williams Is said to have
had = bad night Monday. but his
family Was much encouraged yesterday
~ tho favorable turn.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-17

Due TO the absence of Policeman
Ridgeway. who made the arrest, the
case of Petros Sarkisson. an Ar
menian. was continued in police court
yesterday to October %. Sarkisson
is alleged 10 be a vagrant. but this he
denies. and claims that he was as
SO ulted without cause by the officer.
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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-17
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Condition Of DIR, Price.

Or. Lawrence Price. who Is i'll Of
pneumonia at his home on West Grace
street. was said late yesterday after
NOON to De much improved and hts
speedy recovery is now anticipated
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-17
IMPORTANT NOTICE.

The patriotic concert of
the Paris Conservatoira
Symphony Orchestra, on
account Of conditions, has
been postponed. The date
of the concert will be an
nounced later, The eighty
six members of the orches-
ira will remain in New
York until the embargo on
the cities has been lifted,
and will then visit the fifty
cities, of which Richmond
is one, as originally
planned. The sale of tick
cts will continue at The
Corley Company.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-17
John d. sexton

John d. Sexton, twenty-six years
old. who died earlv yesterday morn
ing of pneumonia in his home at Stop
s. Petersburg car line, will. he burie d
Ethas morning in petersburg 1in Hand
ford cemetery. He leaves 3sis mother,
Mrs. c. F. Sexton. and one sister Ser
vices vii! be held at the grave.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-17

Governor Aids Loan.

Governor Westmoreland Davis ad-
dressed The employees of the Rich
mond Cedar Works during the noon
hour yesterday in behalf OF the fourth
Liberty loan. The governor spoke on
the economic aspects Of the war
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-17
Southside Items


Captain thinner and Patrolman
Sharp arrested John Stevens and Jack
Howard yesterday. two negro soldiers.
who are suspected OF being deserters
from Camp Gordon. They are being
held for military authorities
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-17
Liquor Cases In Court

The case OF Margaret Goodwin.
colored, arrested at Elha by Police
man Brennan and Special Officer
Sweet with lot of liquor In her
possession. was continued to October
30 in police court yesterday Boris
Simeonovitch, James Eley Marie
Wilson and Harry Allen were sent to
the grand jury for transporting.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-17
7. D. GREEN IS NOT
A DRAFT D0DGER

In list of names OF persons ar
rested by Policemen Angel. Gary and
kerse several days ago, as alleged
slackers and draft delinqucnts. ap-
peared the name of T. O. Green.
Later Mr., Green proved himself not
a Stacker and was released
A letter from J. s. Wrenn, clerk OF
the court at Emporia. and member
of the local board for the county of
Greenesville, has been received here
stating that Mr.. Green has responded
promptly to all the requirements that
have been made upon him. The Vir-
ginian takes pleasure in placing Mr.,
Green before the public in this light.
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With Pneumonia
Mrs. Leroy Hodges. wife of Colonel
Hodges, secretary to Governor West
moreland Davis. is seriously Ill OF
pneumonia, contracted as a result Of
an attack OF influenza, at her home in
Petersburg Her condition prevented
Colonel Hodges customary trip TO
Richmond yesterday
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Persian Cat is Missing.
Captain Charles W. Stole, OF the
balloon supply depot. Cary street, re-
ported at headquarters last night that
some one had stolen a silver shaded
Persian cat valued at SIS, from his
home at 210 Belmont avenue It is
said that this cat is the only one of
its kind in America. Captain Stoltz
offered a reward Of So for it's return.
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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-17
ALDERMEN DISCUSS
PRICE Of CITY GAS

President Adams. Of the board OF al
dermen, yesterday called that body to
meet in special session tonight at 8
o'clock to discuss the resolution In
creasing the price of city gas from
eighty cents to 81 per thousand feet.
This proposition was overlooked at
the meeting Tuesday night, In the
animated discussion on salary in
creases g.
Other matters of minor Importance
which were continued on Tuesday
night. will also be taken up and dis
posed of.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-17
NAY SET SCHOOL HOUR Ut
TO RELIEVE CONGEsTlO.

II recommendation Of the state
council of defense to the city school
board is approved, schools OF the city
will not open until 10 o'clock.
The council advances AZ reason
for its recommendation the argument
that street cars are badly crowded
from about $40 until the hour for the
opening of the schools, on account OF
the fact that many thousands OF school
children are on their way to their
studies and other thousands OF women
and girls are en- route tn work during
these hours.
Many men. too. go to work between
80 and $50 and the council argues
that by dividing the peak" loads
when traffic is heavtest--the cars will
be able TO make better time and they
will not be as badly crowded. This. II
is pointed out. would make for the re-
lief OF the danger from influenza.
The street car company looks with
favor on the suggestion. 1t Is said,
and the matter probably will be
brought about by mutual agreement.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-17
Debt Case Hearing h on.

A further hearing In the Virginia
West Virginia debt case, scheduled
for today in Washington. has been
called or on account OF the influenza
epidemic. Attorney General John n,
saunders and Joseph p. Hank, assis-
tant to the attorney general, were to
have attended the hearing
hey Liberty Bonas-
Rhea Goes To Washington.
Judge William A. Rhea u In Wash
tngton on business Z
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-17
Guest ut Wedding

Mrs. John y. Murrell OF this city
is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Johr
Whitehead in Croydon Park. Norfolk
and she was among The guests at thu
Hank Whitehead we 1afngs which ~,a.
celebrated in Norfolk Tuesda. even
ing
The Holbrook news., 1918-06-28

For Sale; Two good work horses. Apply A. & B. Schuster Co.,, Holbrook, Ariz. June 21-tf.
The Holbrook news., 1918-06-28
LOCAL PARAGRAPHS

Please don't forget that this is War Savings Week. The De- fense Committees of Navajo County and Holbrook are trying to bring home the importance of this movement to every citizen. Get stamps at the banks or from Postmaster Osborne.
 Now is the time to get your Furniture at Wetzler's. No high prices here. If.
 Lo S t - Swan shorthand fountain pen. Finder please call G. c. Hall, at the court house. S-tf
 Fred Anderson. prominent citizen of Silver City N. M., was a guest at the Old Trails hotel Sunday.
The Holbrook news., 1918-06-28
Paul Meuerhof Disqualified

At a meeting of the district exemption board held in Phoe- nix last Saturday, Paul Meyer hoff, formerly a resident of Hol- brook, now living Tn San Francis co, was disqualified for service in the U. s. army, on account of defective eyesight. MT. Meyer hoff was given a deferred classi- fication by the Navajo county board before he moved to San Francisco. He was later ex- amined by the San Francisco board and by that board was disqualified. A review of the San Francisco board by the dis trict board of Arizona resulted in his disqualification. MT. Meyerhoff's eyesight according to physicians tests IS only 3-200 per cent, which is almost blind ness.
The Holbrook news., 1918-06-28

For Sale Cheap
 High grade piano in first-class condition. Call at Fischer's Tailor Shop. Je 28-tf.
The Holbrook news., 1918-06-28
NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the Board of School Trustees of School District No. 8 in Hol- brook, Arizona will receive bids for forty tons coal, mine run over a one inch screen, to be de- liYered at school buildings in said district prior to the first day of September 1918. Such bids will be received until noon July 10th, 1918. The board re- serves the right to reject any and all bids.
 l.. D. DIVELBESS,
 Clerk of the Board. Je 28-2W,