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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-15
ROANOKERS =
CIAASSED AS DESERTEH4

Roanoke, Va, Aug. Fifty four
1917 registrants from local board
number two have failed to comply
with the draft regulations and are
now classed as deserters from the
United States army Preparation Ii
take drastic measures in rounding up
these men. The name OF each man
who failed to report has been turned
over to United States authorities and
police authorities. United States &C.
cret service men are cooperating
with the local detective department
and good results are expected By
members Of the boards. A fifty DOS
lar reward Is offered for the delivery
Of any Of the alleged deserters to the
nearest military camp.
Those who are classed as desert.
ers are. Stewart Everett, Ocey Dick
erson, James Moss, Frank Moore. Will
liam Smith, John Minor, Robert Ste
phens, Walter Anderson, James
Steele. W. w. Butler, Samuel Richie,
William Miller. Joe Warren. Thomas
Melton, Charlie M. Wampler. John
Henry West, Will Flanagan, James
Patterson, Samuel Overton Graves,
Cordie Pollard, John II. Johnson.
James J, Richardson. Fred Mechlin.
Milton Common, Robert z. Booth. CAL
YIN D. Fetty, 1HhTiey 4JOotcy, William
Barksdale. Palmer Gilmore, Arthur
Taylor, Obie Stokes. Bernice Smith.
Ed Penn, Jerry Adams, James M,
Smith, James e. Williams. Mack.
Simpson. Spencer w. Smith. Joshua
Holmes, Joseph Lee Saunders, Frank
Turner, Stewart w. Galloway, Wesley
Gibbs, Bill Hundley, William T. Doss,
Win Nunley. Frank Bartlett, Luther
w. Garnett. Edward Smith, Claude A..
Mitchell. Jesse wallace. Leroy Snider,
Hail Park, Thomas Johnson, Charlie
O. Smith and James Lampkins.
If friends or relatives know that
any of these young men are In serv-s
Ice the draft official would be glad to
be-notified: but If any know that the
registrants are trying to evade the
draft regulations. they are urged, as
a patriotic duty to notify the proper
authorities at once q
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-15
J. r.. MORTON PLEADS GUILTY
OF E,MBEZZLEMENT CHARGE,

Roanoke Va, Aug. 14.--J f. Nor
ton. cashier OF the First National
bank. of Graham. today pleaded
guilty in the United States district
court here to an indictment charg-
ing him with embezzling funds of the
institution and with making false en-
tries in the books of the bank to
cover up his crime. Judge Henry &.
Mcdowell fixed his punishment at five
years in a federal penitentiary, and
suspended sentence for a period of
ninety days in order that application
may be made to President Wilson for
ia pardon.
Morton's populations, covering the
period between March I, 1916, and
January T. 1918, amounted to $50
10e14. the indictment charged, A
second count in the indictment
charged him with "a false entry in the
general ledger" book of the bank,
making it appear that the Lynchburg
National bank was indebted to the
Graham bank in the sum of s2,5oO.
while, as a matter of fact, the Lynch
burg institution owed the Graham
bank nothing.
Morton is said to be a member of
one of the oldest families in Virginia.
He is widely known In southwest
Virginia. 1t is said that he did not
use the funds of the bank for per-
sonal gain and as this act Is more
in the nature of technical violation
of the law, rather than intent 10
defraud the bank, His attorney today
said that he had made good every
penny of the amount of his defalca-
ton Morton is married. His wife
Is said to he an invalid.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-15
NOT DESERTER FROM CAMP
BUT ESCAPED CONVICT

Harrisonburg. Va, Aug. 14.---when
Policeman Robert Morrison on Sun
day night arrested "a man whom he
thought was deserter at the Stone
wall hotel he really arrested an es-
capped convict, one who had thirteen
years service staring him in the face.
1t developed yesterday morning that
the man had escaped from the con-
vict force at the state lime-grindfng
plant near stanton, where he had
been sent from the penitentiary. in
which institution he was serving a
thirteen year sentence from the city
of Norfolk on the charge of rape.
The man finally after being pinned
down, gave the name of r. r. Mum
merit and told OF the charge hanging
over him,
On his way to Harrisonburg he
stopped at the house of F, r. Liskey.
near Harrisonburg. No one was at
home and the man entered the prem
fses and there took a pair of trousers
and shirt belonging TO Mr.. Liskey,
and II was these trousers he had on
when arrested.
He told the sheriff that he had
been sentenced to death for the crime
in Norfolk. He got n new trial and
this time received sentence of
eighteen years in the penitentiary
Another rehearing was secured for
him and this time ne was giveE nine
teen years by the jury hearing the
case and this was the sentence he was
serving. having but recently been
sent to the lime grinding plant.
Mummertt is rather a good looking
Young fellow and has a good face.
He does not look the hardened crimi-
nal
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-15
CRAB ORCHARD SUNDAY
SCHOOL LEADS THE COUNTY

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keysvilie, Va. Aug 14.--Charlotte
County Inter Denominational Sunday
Schooi convention met In annual ses-
sion at Phenix Presbyterian church
WEDNESDAY and Thursday, August 7
and =. The sessions OF the convention
were presided over by the president.
w II. Pettus, Jr. Twenty-seven sun
day schools were represented, show
ing an enrolment Of 2,2o9. Sunday
scnool work In the county has made
progress along all lines The subjects
discussed pertaining to Sunday school
work were enjoyed by the large
audience present each day Thomas
e. Diggs secretary of the State sun
DAY School association. was In at
tendance, and added much to the in
terest In the convention by partici-
pating In the discussions The county
convention contributed thirty dollars
to the state association. Crab Orchard
sunday school was awarded the ban
ner for the best average attendance
during the year the percentage of
attendance being So. The next con
vention will be held at Charlotte
Courthouse Baptist church wednes-
day and Thursday after the first Sun
day In August. 1919. The officers
elected are W. Fl. Pettus, Jr.. brakes
Branch. president; J. r. Friend, vice
president: Lee W. Morton, Keysville.
secretary; j. P. Purcell treasurer.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-15
BAREFOOT MAN HELD
ON CHARGE OF DESERVING

Harrisonburg, Va. Aug. IA man
barefooted. wearing a large straw hat,
good trousers and new shirt, with
s23S4 In his pocket was arrested last
night by Policeman Robert Morrison
at the National hotel after he had been
closely questioned by the officer, on
the charge of being a deserter from
the United States army.
The man gave his name as Earle r.
Humphrey and said that his home was
In Ridge Square, n. c. He also stated
that he had been a member OF the
regular army Troop K, 18th cavalry,
at Fort Sheridan. Ill. and that his
time was so near out he was not sent
across seas with his command but
was detailed as an instructor at Camp
Lee. He cleans that his enlistme nt
expired and he was released from ser
vice, and had been assisting his father
in purchasing cattle for the govern
ment
After talking to him for some time
the policeman took no chances and
Humphrey Ia now occupying cell at
the county jail and will have hear
ing this morning before local magis-
trate.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-15

No greater opportunity has ever
been afforded the young women of
Virginia than that which throws open
the doors of all hospitals in the state
for student nurses. During their
training, they are supplied with all
necessary comforts and rlid mod
est salary besides The course is
three years which equips them in one
of The nobieet professions to which
women are suited
Nature has abundantly endowed
woman with those qualities of gentle
ness, patience and sympathy that
render her peculiarly At for this great
task wherein natures God has given
her no competitor. There are times
when all the skill of surgical science
and all the physic of the laboratory
are not half so precious to the weary
patient as the tender touch of gem
tie hand
Thousands OF women nurses will
never return from the war, and
many of those who return viii be
broken down and disabled. The door
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-15
MILK SHORTAGE BROUGHT
ABOUT BY LACK OF ICE

Norfolk. Va, Aug. 14.-With the
easing up of the ice situation there
Is also an Improvement of the milk
shortage. which. though bad, has not
approached the status of a famine.
Health Commissioner Schenck said
this morning that there has at all
times been a sufficient supply of milk
for the babies.
Some of the restaurants have been
unable to supply their patrons for a
couple OF days and state that the
shortage was caused by the lack OF
ice, which was responsible for large
quantities Of milk getting sour on the
hands of the dairy people.
One of the large dairy concerns
which has been unable to supply the
trade for several days will begin de-
livering to all customers tomorrow
having received assurance that there
will be plenty OF ice.
Milk is now selling at fifty cents per
gallon in cans and sixty cents per gal
Ion for bottled milk. There has been
no change in price for some time
Most of the restaurants raised the
price from FIVE cents to ten cents per
glass some weeks ago.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-15
CHURCH COULD NOT HOLD
CROWD AT DOUBLE FUNERAL

Norfolk, Va. Aug. 14-Hundreds
of people. many of them in tears,
thronged st. Mary's church Mon
day morning to take last look at
the face OF the dead pastor, Father
John j. Doherty. whose remains. to-
gether with those of Father Michael
J. Ahearn, held in state before the
high central altar. All morning
masses were offered by visiting
priests at the three affairs for the re-
pose of the souls OF the departed
shepherds.
At 10 o'clock the church was un-
able to accommodate the crowds
when the funeral service. a solemn
requiem high mass, was conducted
by Msgr. O'Farrell, vicar general OF
the diocese Assisting him were the
three assistants of st. Mary's, Father
p. r. Brennan as master of cere-
monies, Father George Dunn as dea-
con and Father r. b. kealy as sub
deacon.
A score of priests from all parts OF
the state were in attendance. Father
Erioli, of Roanoke, preached an elo-
quent sermon, reviewing the lives OF
the two men who had served the
people of the diocese so long, Father
Doherty for nearly half century
and Father Ahearn for twenty-five
years.
He spoke touchingly of Father
Ahearn Fastening to pay his last re-
spects to the pastor OF St. Mary's
who died suddenly Thursday. wher
he, too. was taken In the same man
ner on Friday morning. There was
present a large delegation from the
xavarian Brothers college at Old
Point Comfort, where Father Ahearn
had been pastor of the chapel for nine
years.
Assisting at the mass. too, were
little girls from st, Mary's orphan
age, In charge Of the Sisters of Char
ity, and scores of school children. The
loss of Father Doherty was felt not
only by his own Pensioners. but
people of all creeds visited the church
this morning and crowded the side
walks about the church during the
funeral services.
More than seventy-five floral Of
ferings were placed about the two
Baskets. having been sent by individ-
uals and the following organizations:
Knights OF Columbus, Y. M. c. A..
Emeralds, Hibernians. Ladies' Auxil'
larry Y. M. c. A, Italian Independent
association and Holy Name society.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-15
ICE SANTA CLAUS BUYS
AND DISTRIBUTES ICE

Norfolk, Va, Aug, 14-Jake Hell
perm, 1910 Mariner street. a member
OF tho board of directors of the Re-
tail Merchants association, yesterday
afternoon distributed 1900 pounds of
ice in his community free Mr.. Hal
perm took this upon himself, after
his community had not seen an ice
wagon for a week.
With the cooperation of Food Ad-
mtnistrator Wolcott. Ave cakes of ice
were obtained from the Feuerstein
Ice plant. Mr.. Halpern paid for this
ice from his own pocket and used his
own truck In making the distribution
of the ice, which he had cut into
twentyf1ve-poun.i cakes
The ice was distributed by him to
the people In his community who he
knew needed II most
The kennebec Ice company gave
Sergeant Buck" White five hundred
pounds of ice Sunday morning. free
OF charge. which the sergeant distrib-
uted throughout Lamberts Point TO
the people who had sickness or babies
In the family.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-15
NEW STEEL PIER TO BE
ERECTED AT HUMPHREYS

Camp Humphreys. Va, Aug. Ia
Camp HUMPHREYS. Va, Aug. IA
here now under consideration by army
engineers will make Camp Hum phreys
port second In importance only TO
Washington, 1t become known today.
A giant steel pier and wharves to
be erected at White Stone pier Is the
project. Work may be started almost
at once. The location for the pro-
posed improvement Is at the end OF
the peninsula on which the camp lis
situated. The present temporary
structure Is placed in shallow cove,
free from the action of river ice in
the spring. At White Stone Point
there is more than fifty feet OF water
some seventy-five feet from shore. The
depth is sufficient to permit landing
OF freight and passengers fram Nor
folk and Washington boats
The pier will be strong enough to
withstand pressure by river ice.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-15
OPPORTUNITY FOR GRADUATE NURSES.

Of demand is therefore open to a
much needed supply with which to
ill the places made vacant by the
unavoidable depletion. Those who
take up the work will be proud OF
the added dignity lowered upon the
calling by the deeds of their heroic
sisters
The present generation Of youn 2
women are the trustees of this spler-
did. even sublime, field of duty. The
war will wreck the q. bodies Of so
many brave and big-heartel men.
Never before in all the record of the
country has such big occasion opened
the way TO such exalted service fer
the women of the land. and never
before has been vouchsafed TO them
such handsome basis for independent
livelihood
The young ladies coming from the
schools will find II worth while 10
mediate seriously this matter, and
consider well the expediency. the OPP
portunity and the duty The expe-
diency is insistent. the opportunity
handsome, the duty demanding.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-15

rhe nattering inducements held
S0nt by a certain promotion scheme
fAfling to our attention. succeeded IN
snnnaratfng a certain unwary citizen
I I'm and hts heirs forever, from
porfectly good and genuine liberty
salhond for which ne had paid his per-
focffy good and genuine currency Of
ne realm.
the government has distributed
Atkese bonds among the poor and rich
SA1ike, and the object, apart from Sc
I essrang money TO carry on the war.
80 Ia stimulate the purchaser to
nxsIity and thrift The man or as
u pcfation of men who inveigle the
\ |hclder 10 part with these securities
EkeS generally frauds.
arhe argument is 10 minimize the
gS1us OF the bond, TO aisparaee is
ana oflen 10 @9hr-
~ faith i'm it's Ultimate redemotion.
che other hand. the holder is Of
nA something waich hs ls assur I'd
~ greater value in every way and,
ctaily. in matter OF accruins in
The slick fellow with the
ongest personality wins the game.
the former owner of the liberty
NJ receives in e(aarge the high
feAlsed goods of Mr.. Slicker.
1Myorite scheme is to plat a trac,
prfsetiy worthless waste-iand
cAnnon shot OF sone town OF
sand induce the uniformed who
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-15

have liberty bonds to buy lots as an
investment. To do this. careful
canvass OF every known source of in
formation Is conducted to obtain a
list of those who have bought bonds
Then the campaign begins by the
prosecution of personal interviews
with the owners. The absence of the
ready cash for the purchase of the
lots is met by the suggestion of ex
changing the liberty bond. The vic
tim is told that the lots are being OF.
fered to a selected class only ana
those who had taken bonds were re-
parded as the very pes. people among
whom to distribute the lots. The
slicker gives forceful AMI eloquear
dissertation upon the much waiting
and long delay before thu bond can
mature, and finally the trade Is made.
The government Is in possession of
facts to show that about $40o. 900, e0o
in valueless stocks are sold In the
country every year and tina. about SIS
per cent, OF these are exchanged for
liberty bonds In all these swindle3.
the same argument prevails. The re-
suit Is always the same. The bond
goes.
There is but. one real remedy. The
federal government should forbid by
statute the transfer under penalty.
There are so many questions OF public
policy involved, the matter may be
| safely regarded within the limits OF
constitutional authority.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-15

we understand n. do not see that uni
yerra1 suffrage fs necessary 10 any
great accomplishment, certainly no
heIp towards winning the war Fur
therrnore. with this honest belief.
they are not prepared TO stand for
something that Eirginians are not yet
ready for When the time comes that
the women OF Virginia really want
the ballot our senators have stated
that they will then take up the matter
seriously, This lie TO Us a most ten
able ground. Certainly 1t is a more
honorable position than that OF many
legislators who are flushed into es-
pousins the cause because of the
furry kicked up by enthusiasts who
at this time might better be helping
alleviate the sufrerings Of millions Of
their womankind.
In its incorporate editorial our
evening contem porary puts itself in
the position OF reading ont OF their
Jobs the two senators of Virginia
praised by the nation and | auded by
their colleagues north. east, south and
west The Journal would make the
sole question OF woman suffrage the
criterion by which must rise or fall
statesmen or long service and distin
guiehed ability. Pshaw, Our frient
has more temperate mood cominf
! to 1t.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-15
SESSION OF
CHRISTIAN CONFERENCE

Harrisonburg, Va. Aug. 1.-THE
SEVENTEEN session of the Virginia Val
ley Central Christian conference Will
be held with the church at Leakes-
Vile. Page county, Thursday, Friday
and Saturday. August Is, l6 and IT.
An interesting program has been
prepared. Among the speakers from
a distance who will be present are:
DIR. J, O. A~>nson. of Elon college.
~ c.; C.. ID. Johnston, superinten-
dent, Elon college; Rev. w. II. Den
ison. d. D., Dayton, Ohio; DR. w. A.
Harper Eion college, and Professor
A. L. Hook, of Winchester.
There will be all-day preaching
services on Sunday and the commun-
ion will be administered at the Sun
day morning service.
All persons. who expect to attend,
should go to Luray and write j. II.
Foster. OF Luray. to meet them.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-15

4 The calls of the government are
many these days, Yet the govern
sment is simply the expression of the
reople, and these calls are only the
righteous demands the people are
NnAkanr upon themselves to serve the
principles so dear to the American
heart.
The United States public service re-
serve lis asking for volunteers In all
iinee OF unskilled labor. Vlrginia's
nuota is 1880 men. Generally speak
inx. this In one man for every 400 OF
population. 1t will take some from
me retail stores, some from the fac
tories. some. perhaps. from the pro-
fessions and many from those that
- engaged in essential employ
ments.
Enplcyers are urged to furnish
%sSs,ch assistance as lies within their
nower, Their help will be evidenced
- offers to release men in their en-
s,lov and by the furnishing of names
ssknA cther data as may place the gov
s,sIrnuent in touch with the men. The
u auccees of the call will depend very
II aarrely upon the attitude o. en-
sepioycrs, for It is largely within theii
u ..<.v~r IN release the men that are
needed.
Labor is scarce in every industry
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-15
FOOD ADMINISTRATION TAKES
OVER FASS ICE PLANT

Norfolk, Va. Aug. 1.-THE ice
plant of Isaac Fass, with his consent,
was this morning taken over by the
local food administrator, and its out
put is now being delivered to Ports
mouth homes by a force of men from
the navy yard who volunteered their
services. Four motor trucks loaded
with ice left the Fass plant this morn
ing, each manned by number of
men. with IA police officer in charge.
The Fass plant yesterday deliver
ed from their platform a supply OF
ice to 1.640 families. and this morn
ing. before the plant was taken over
by the food administrator. 500 fanii-
lies were furnished with ice. The
plant has a capacity Of twenty-seven
tons day, and the Ice is all Of spien
did quality.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-15
GOVERNMENT NEEDS UNsK1LLED LABOR.

and 1t will carry home to many emf
pioyers the real test, Even those
who are looking for more help VIII
be expected to surrender another
man, and thereby create larger
deficit of labor in his establishment
But 1t can be done. 1T will mean the
curtaiiment of business and conse-
quent self-denia1 1t may get to the
point of half force or half time, either
or both. Yet 1t is right that 4, be
thus. If the men are needed for the
nations sake. In accepting the prop
osition from spirit OF duty, the en-
ployer will be able 40 readiust his es-
adjustment along the lines of ,east
resistance consistent with the leas-
ened force OF workers
The call appeals to the voluntary
spirit in order that the least emhar-
rassment may he produced, but II
can and will be made mandatory
should the people not respond. The
public service director has the power
10 commander, but will exercise that
power only after exhausting, without
success. the call for volunteers. In
that case the employer will be given
no option In making release of the
men of his own selection. and will
find himself in an awkward position
for readjust ment,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-15
Killed In Drive.

Roanoke. Va, Aug. 14.--Yesterday's
casualty list included among those
killed the name of Garrett r. Lee.
Mr.. Lee. who was killed In the drive
of July "a. In a native Of Bedford
Springs; but prior to his service IN
the army he made his home In the
city and was employed by the
Southern Express company here Mr..
Lee was among the men drafted from
here during the spring months and
was soon sent abroad for the service
in which he made the supreme sac
rifice.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-15
FUNERAL OF MAN SHOT
AND KILLED BY DAUGHTER

funeral OF Sidney J. Farmhouse, who
was shot and killed by his daughter.
Miss Helen E. Farmhouse. last Friday
night, took place at / / O'Clock Monday
morning from Demalne's mortuary
chapel. Services were conducted by
the Rev. DR.. r. b. Jackson. pastor Of
the First Baptist church, and burial
was made In Bethel cemetery. @~
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-15

II you see any one OF the 500 local
Western uion employees wearing
broad smile you will know that 10
per cent increase in his salary is the
cause OF IL. The increase goes Into
affect as Of July l.. and Western
unionites all over the country will
share the increass 'and--the smile.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-15
LIGHTNING STRIKES CITY
CLOCK TOWER IN STAUNTON

Staunton, Va. Aug. 14.-That most
intensive peal of thunder that came
yesterday afternoon was merely the
accompaniment to the streak OF light
ming that struck the roof OF the tower
in which our town clock does its daily
duty. Several persons report being
struck BY the. pieces Of slate which
tell.