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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-19
WEST POINTER DEGREES
DISCRIMINATION BETWEEN
OFFICERS AND SOLDIERS

Washington. Jan. 18,--A West Point
err. Representative John F.. Miller. OF
Washington, is bent on knocking out
of the American army the West Point
view of officer and soldier. The French
idea of fraternizling outside of military
office hours" is. In his opinion. the
proper practice for democracy
II had the same opinion of the man
in the ranks when / was at West
Point as the other cadets ne said
TITS part of the training, and the
part that's easiest for mortals to pick
up. But came TO see quickly enough
the soolfshness OF it. SO do. too, al
most all the really big men in the
army
Even a captain. when he has been
with his company while. forgets all
about him self and the difference be-
tween himself and the men in the
ranks. Ths very young fellows are at
tracted chiefly TO IT."
When Miller made his trip, with other
congressman. to the trenches. he says
he found the same practices that he
knew thirty years ago. French men
and officers mingled together; the
British had the widest gap of ALL and
American troops were taking to the
English rather than the French prac-
tice.
THE reason" said Miller. "is that
the English officer was always an aris-
tocrat by birth and his connection wit
the army was almost theoretical, Ar
officer never wore his uniform In time
of peace: his eliminates would have
laughed at II. The French always
were engaged In the serious, busy task
OF keeping up an army You cant
be too far above your man and dc
that Ever see = busy man all stuck
en- himssifT.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-19
An Army Of stenexraphers.

Washington, %. c.. Jan. 1s.---There IL
today in the city of Washington in ac-
tive operation an army whose exploits
attract little notice. but whose mem
bers are doing very large "bit' to-
ward winning the war for America
twelve thousand strong. recruited from
every state In the Union. majority
Of these soldiers OF the notebook and
typewriter are girls. Day in and day
out their nirble fingers faithfully click
out the tremendous volume of cores
pondence and records required by a
great nation at war. They wear no
badge nor uniform; their work Is all
work and has no thrill NOR romance:
but the United States could not stay In
the war a month without them.
The rapidly expanding departments
of the government in Washington en-
pioy stenographers and typists with a
greed that seems Unsuitable. The
United States civil service commission
estimated that there will be twenty
thousand government employees of this
class In Washington at the end OF this
year. Owing to the general demand the
commission Is finding 1t a difficult task
to meet the calls of the. departments
Examinations are held every Tuesday
in $50 cities and the commission states
that an examination will be held in
any city at any time. day or night.
when there Is prospect of assembling
p class of three or four competitors
Eligibility may be obtained through
passing an examination In practical
tests in shorthand and typewriting. 1t
is practicable to complete such an ex-
animation in one hour Representatives
of the civil service commission Mt The
rostoffices in all cities are furnishing
definite information to persons inter
ested.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-19
COMMISSIONERS AGREE
H. s. WEST rs INSANE

Henry r. West, who was arrested
several dave ago for interfering with
ladies', was yesterday afternoon ad-
judged insane by a commission or
lunacy, composed of Magistrate ]. T.
Connolly. and Doctors w II. Higgins
and w. &. Gordon. A large number
Of witnesses testified as to the ahnor-
NAL conduct OF West during the past
twelve years. From the evidence II
appears that he received n severe in
jury to his head at the base OF the
brain twelve or more years ago. as
the result OF an accident, and since
that time has suffered with periodic
spells of insanity. followed by intervals
OF normal conduct. Or. A w. Terrell,
of Lynchburg. the family physician
was called I'm ct the time Of the acci-
dent. and has attended West at
various times since then. Afidevits
OF DR.. Terrell and others were intro
duced TO show tho young mans con-
dition over a period of twelve years.
Witnesses testified that West has
served IN the army and navy and made
excellent records in both branches Of
the service, but eventually was dis
charged because his mental alteration
manifested itself
Judge Crutchdaid stated yesterday
that If the commission brought in o
verdict or insanity. the charge aga inst
West would of course. he dismissed
Tia sHt'ng man wac bailed In the Gus
toCy Of his father who viii take him
10 the Western State hospital
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-19
Standing Of Clubs,

with their stirring battle cry of
yore, the Tigers started out with a
rush last night although the odds
were against them and succeeded in
handing their old enemies, the Cubs.
two sound thrashings having the mis-
fortune TO drop the third contest b~
three pins. 1neidently. spea king OF
close scores, that game was one OF
those thrilling kind that makas you
close your eyes when the last man
is rolling.
One of the features of the even
ing's entertainment was the success
sive splits enjoyed by the Cu~, to
the great delight of the opposing
Tigers Glenn. one OF those old time
bowiers in the good old days when
rolling hundred was an everyday
affair, aided materially in trouncing
the Cubs. Captain c. Fl. Cosby was
in excellent form, spilling 3l2 ma
pies in the course of the fray Pat
Lehman was also hitting them, his
t1S being not touched. Ed Chester
showed a marked Improvement over
his previous work. The score in de-
tail
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-19
B. RI CHIEF WERNER
FROM Church TODAY
Services at : O'Clock, Conducted by
Rev. j. Il. Green, mt st. james
Methodist. Church Hili.

The funeral Of Major Louis werner
will be from St James Methodist
church, Twenty ninth aud Marshal
streets, this afternoon at ? O'Clock
and the burial win be in Hollywood
Rev, James T. Green. pastor of the
church. will conduct the services. as
sisted by Rev. oscar Guthe, pastor OF
the German Lutheran church.
All members of the police force VINO
are not compelled to be at their posts
OF duty will attend and act as escort
to their late chief The pall-bearers
VIII embrace men with whom the
chief had been In close business ana
social relationship for many years. IN
GLIDING:
Active-CaptaIn T. ]. Mcmahon.
Captain George Il. pollock, Captain
r. u. Sowell Captain a. S. Wright
Captain C. A. Sherry. Sergeants J. l..
thinner. w. b. Whitlock and J. w
Sheppard.
Honorary-Mayor Afnslie. Judge d
G. Richardson, Justice John J. Crutch-
field, Rev. DIR. George w. MCDANIEL,
Rev. DR. j. j. Gravatt Z. w. Thomas,
Thomas whIttet. George c., RuskelL
John L. SAtterfeId and DR.. ST. Julian
Oppenhimer.
Major Werner died at his home.
20t5 Stuart avenue. Thursday night
shortly after o'clock, following an
illness OF ore week. IN speaking o.
him Yesterday Mayor Ainslie paid thiT
tribute:
THE distinguishing Characteristic
of Chief OF Police Werner, whose sud
den death has been great shock to
us ALL Was his pride in the police ser
vice. lie considered II, properly, az
an important and honorable branch
of the public service and always re-
scented jokes designed to make po-
liceman look ridiculous,
"Hs had long and honorable ca
reer on our force. and during HIS en-
tire connection with the department
he was universally recognized as an
officer OF unimpeachable integrity.
His record during many years service
as patrolman was unexcelled, and
his amiable disposition and large pos
session of the saving grace of common
sense endeared him in great degree
10 all OF his associates and subordi-
mates"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-19
Coal Prices Variable.

Bids for supplying the gas works
with coal for the period beginning
AQrii were lsary I'm presenting their
offers 20 the administrative board yes
terday. But two bids were received
from E> T. Murphy & Son and from
the A. T. Massey Coal company. Both
concerns stipulated that the prices
they mentioned would IN large de-
gree he governed by the restrictions
and requirements OF the government.
The Murphy company made no speci-
&c offer. preferrinR 70 leave the price
onen. 40 that the government prices
lui-ht be considered as they appeared
en- future lists. The Massey company
offers the city coal at s2.75 ton, with
the added dealers charges and war
taxes, making the price, practically
k4s9. with possibility of varying
The bids were turned over to the su-
perfntendent OF the ~as plant for tabu-
lation and recomm dation.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-19
SELLERS OF FLOWERS
MUST GET OFF STREET

The interior OF Second market will
hereafter he fscora" cd with flowers
and growing plants. for the admins
trative board has decreed that the
many coIored women who have been
coHsreEating alongside the market
hu'ld'cg In Sixth street. Offering how-
ers anc foliage for sale. must display
their offerings inside the market.
Two reasons are given for this
change One Is that the vendors litter
the sidewalks and the streets with
their wares. and the other is that the
crowds c1amoring for flowers block
the pavements and cause fnconve-
njence for other patrons OF the mar
kct. No additional charge will he
made for the occupancy of stalls by
the !iower-aellers, the fee Of ten cents
re~ day remaining
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-19
AMERICAN FREE PORTS
IN HIGH FAVOR HERR

New York, Jan. ISIS America to
have free ports after the style of Ham
burg and sBremen7
Authorities here are Of the conviction
that the establishment of such ports
will be effected In the near future. The
chamber II commerce of the state of
New York has adopted resolutions fav-
oring the establishment of n free area
in New York, claiming 1t Is the one
sure security of Americas commerce
after the war.
Free ports, although new TO the
United States, are we'll known factors
in the trade of foreign countries. Brief
ly. a free port IL a port where raw ma
terial-is admitted free of customs duty,
made into finished products and shipped
away again.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-19
AUTO DRIVERS SLOW
IN GETTING PERMITS

The police department has made
arrangements for the rounding up Of
eli persons handling automobiles who
have not obtained permits from
headquarters. "a required hv ordi.
nance, The ira ffic laws require all
parsons who operate automobiles to
pass an examination ana secure per
mits from Sergeant Samueis. in
charge ~ this department To date
less than 600 permits have been APP
Piled for, while IT. Is estimated by
E'e~seant Samusle THAT there are nj
least 10000 persons IN Richmond
subject 10 the requirements Of the
ordinance. A fine OF not less than
IS may be IMPOSED by the police jus.
tee In each case
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-19
eTrpr

The odds were too great for the
Young Mems shop, and after making
gallant stand, rolling two blind
scores, they went down in defeat on
two occasions before the onslaughts
of Weisberger's battling crew, win
ning the last game by their do-or-die
spirit. Bentley Cosby was very much
In evidence, but, his record mark of
5S7 WIS of no avail, for with excep-
ton of Captain Austin the other
bowlers We're somewhat out OF form
Bonnie clicked off 224 wooden SOL
diers a.. the first engagement. and
is now basking once more in the sun
shine of fame. BY winning two out
of three Weisbergers further in
creased their lead, and unless some
body stops them they will run away
with the pennant. For them, Hap
py Jake" Rowsey was the most con-
sistent performer, having 5o7 ping
10 his credit when the last ball had
been rolled.
The score:
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-19
CALF HAS EXCITING RIDE
CLINGISG TO DOUBLE TREE

Aurora, Ind, Jan. 1S.-When Geo.
w. Evans started TO town hauling
COW and calf In stock wagon, the
calf became frightened by an auto
mobile that approached from 'he rear
and jumped over the drivers seat onto
the horses backs. The horseS then
had turn at the fright and ran away.
Evans was hurled from the wagon
and the team raced three miles with
the calf clinging to the double tree
and hawling in fear. the COW boz ncins
along in The wagon and augment'ng tne
clamor of her offspring.
Finally the wagon skidded, struck
telephone pole and rolled down
ffteen-f foot embankment. The COW re-
ceived broken leg.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-19
SNAKE, FROZEN IN PIPE.
STOPS SUPPLY or WAITER

Chenille. n. Y. Jan. william
Van Wrinkle tno relation to Ripl, like
tho few other Chenille citizens, de-
Ponds on nearby spring for the only
water supply. During the cold wealth
er the pipe froze and Van ~WinkIe
took IL home TO thaw 1t out.
There was condemnation in the
household when garter snake wrig.
gled out OF the pipe.
Having stopped the Glepville water
supply, the snake was rewarded by
being given permanent home in a
glass jar
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-19

concerning HIS ba tile with Charlie
Mitchell, in Jacksonville, Fla. Jan
uary rs. 1894. The next installment
Will appear tomorrow
Charlie Mitchell opened our fight
in Jacksonville with left lab that
gashed open my mouth and drew
blood. But Charlie paid dearly for
that belt. It served as a final spark
TO taplode me. Spurred by anger
and feeling that my advantage over
Mitchell in size made 1t unnecessary
for me to play a defensive game. T
threw science and skill to the four
winds and went out to finish him in
tho quickest fashion possible
That first round was a whirlwin6
affair. / was after Charlie every Sec
ond Of the time. putting the VIII Ole
force OF my body into every blow
abandoning my usual tactics. I didn't
want to out hiln-my sole thought
was to send him crashing to the floor,
and every swing went with all my
force behind It.
But my attack. although it sur
pissed Mitchell. didn't disconcert
him. That boy was Rame-clear
through--and when he saw that
had elected to slug, he also passed
me, toe-to-toe. The crowd. which
had looked for boxing mstch long
drawn out, went wild over the unex-
pected turn OF events which brought
bloodshed and "a tisfied its lust for
gore.
Tho second round started like the
first--at a furious clip. Both OF US
stood in the center of the ring AID
dashed away at each other. neither
aid much in defensive work. We
were too intent upon smashing the
other TO notice whether blows landed
on us or not. The round was a little
more than half over when l shot
home terrific right to MltcheUs
jaw, and Charlie went down on his
knees, facing toward me.
I stepped back as the referee be-
gan counting over Mitchell and as he
reached "sfx," Charlie lifted himself
Off his knees and I hit Mitchell in
the head, body or anywhere else.
But Charlie slipped hack to the moor.
probably to avoid being hit.
Some persons since have claim ed
that hit Mitchell when ne was
down. But l didn't-and Mitchell
win bear me out In that statement.
swung at him, SIS have said. and
with intent to nit, but my blow didn't
land. At the time I swung. Mitchell
was OF his knees and in a position
which gave me the legal right to hit
him IL / could.
Mitchell got up ana clinched until
he was able to recover from his
groeginsss. Then we went at 1t again.
hammer and tongs and we were
smashing away at each other at a
hurricane clip as the gong banged
ending the second round.
Az the bell changed I aid the US
ual thing-jumred hack to my cor
ner for the one minute rest. Ny face.
naturally. was toward my corner as
went to my chair and my back to-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-19
BLACKSTONE COLLEGE NOTES

Blackstone. Va. Jan. Is-~The
weather was quite cold on Sunday
morning, the young ladies did not at
tend service IN the town churches, but
attended "a morning service In the col
l<Ee chapel DIR. James Cannon. Jr,
preached on Temptations ana Tests
A. the evAEinx Ssryiee. Mr. ]. r. stur-
Gss, who 10 slw ays welcomed ut. the
college By both the faculty and stu
aent body. talked on f'T-he star and the
Wise Men" He emphasized Gods meth
~ Of leading men by directing them
~ the right path. rs He did IN TIL
0ase cf the Wise Men but he disagreed
X5th the common understanding tfat
~ etAr led thsm all TIE way 10 Beth
l1Aen
" - eab1nsf ~ tnc v. w. e. A. enter
rno1 - axm1euts who kass cntsred
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-19
RUSSIAN EMBASSY BALkS
WHEN LISTED "IMPERIAL''

Washington. y. C., Jan. iS.~-E For
three months the Russian embassy
here refused 10 pay its telephone bill
peea use the telephone company per-
sisted. in spite OF all the happenings
in Russia. to list tho embassy In the
phone book as the Imperial Russia
embassy" Repeated protects by Am
bassador Bahkmetisff and his refusal
to pay finally convinced the company
that the czar Ao longer ruias Rnaxia
and THAI the gay countcy u no longer
.4mperiar property.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-19
Mrs. Josie Brfstpvx.

The burial OF Mrs. Josie Bristow.
widow of w. D. Bristow. who died
Thursday In the home OF her daugh-
ter, Mrs. j. w. Nuttall. sos Virginia
avenue. will be at Olive Branch
church, Gloucester county, this after
noon at 2 o'clock. Mrs. Bristow was
sixty five years old and Is survived
by three daughters, Mrs. Nuttall, Mrs.
q, r. Gayle, OF Ohio, and Mrs Will
liam Bristow. OF Massachusetts.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-19
OBI TUARY
MRS. IAANDON r. MASON WILL BE
BURIED TODAY IN HOLLYWOOD

The funeral of Mrs. Lucy Amber
Mason, wife OF the Rev. Iandon Ran
dolph Mason, rector emeritus of
Grace Episcopal church, will be held
ii, Grace church this morning at II
o'clock, Rev William II. Burkhardt
offlc .atng. Burial will be In Holly
wood.
Members of the vestry Of Grace
Episcopal church will act as honorary
palihearers, the active pallbearers
having been announced as follows:
Henry C. RELY. Weihy Beverly, John
Peyton Mcclure, Murray Mcclure,
William Palmer. DR., Norton Mason,
Grayson Dashieli and Richard Mason.
Mrs. Mason WAS seventy-one years
old. She had been Ia failing health
tor several months, but her death
came suddenly Thursday afternoon in
her home. I North Second street
Mrs. Mason was an untiring worker
among the poor and suffering. She
was president of the Virginia Mission
for Lepers and a member of the board
Of directors of the Spring Street Home
for Girls. Her charitable work ex-
tended into the penitenttary, where
she looked to the welfare OF the pris-
oners
Mrs. Mason was a native OF Eau
quier county. but had spent the past
twenty six years in this city She
was daughter of the Rev, John
Amber, an Episcopal minister, and
Anna Amber,
Besides Or. Mason, she In survived
by two daughters, Miss Lucy Ran
dolph Mason and Mrs. Taylor Burke.
of Alexandria, and three sons, Lieu
tenant Randolph Fitzhugh Mason. of
Camp Lee; John Amber Mason, of
Baltimore, and Lieutenant Iandon
Randolph Mason. Jr,. OF the English
Royal engineers, now fighting near
Jerusalem
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-19
TAGGING HOGS EARS TO
TRACE DISEASED CATTLE

Ptitsburg, Jan. 1s.--Ta gging hogs
ears as a means of tracing tubercu-
lar cattle was advocated by DR. Bur-
ton r. Rodgers, of Chicago, at CON
veutsou OF scientists here.
DIR. Rodgers pointed out that the
COW does not observe the law against
eKpeetorstlng. Hogs have been fol-
lowing immemorably after the COW
and get the disease. he said. IF the
tag Of the owner is found In the ear
OF the diseased hog the Farm that corr
taiAs The tubercuiar cattle can easily
be found. Tor, Rogers said
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-19
COLONEL Myers Rn,,cv,,g

Lieutenant Colonel William NJ. NV
ers nf the Nth field artillery, Camp
Mcclellan, Admission, Ala. has been
relieved OF his command. While no
reason for the action In given. il Ia
thought that ne failed TO pass the
strict physical examination necessary
for service ut the front LIEUTENANT
Colonel Myers was for twenty ffve
years member OF the Richmond
Howitzers. He retires with the rank
or colonel
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-19
City to Buy C~rr.eut.

The administrative board yesterday
opened bids for cement to be FUR
nished the city for use IN the con-
struction OF hamherlayne avenue
viaduct. and found that OF Ave offers
four were IDENTICAL each being s2s4
barrel, while the fifth was hut s3.27
barrel. All the dealers agreed TO
accept return Of the empty bags, upon
which a rebate OF ten cents each
would be allowed These bids were
referred TO City Engineer Boiling for
Ia bulation and report.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-19
JOINT SESSION OF
COUNCIL IS CALLED

President w. II. Adams. Of the board
of aldermen. has called city council to
meet in Joint session next TUESDAY
night, to elect city clerk, to succeed
,hs late Ben r. August. There is no
doubt ~ the selection OF Committee
Clerk Ar " Mcdowell The election
~ n successor To Mr.. Mcdowell may
he held up for the present
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-19
Mrs. John @. Marin.

The funeral Of Mrs. Martha c.
Martin, Wife OF John c. Martin. of 500
Mitchell street, Will be conducted this
morning at 10 O'Clock from St. Pc
tors Catholic church, Eighth and
Grace streets. Interment will be in
Mount Calvary. Besides her husband,
three daughters, three soma and one
sister survive.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-19
Enemy Only in Record.

Eniontown, Pa. Jan. 81 may
be an alien enemy on the records. hut
IN spirit you can count on me an an
American. first. last and all the time"
sal1 Henry Theodcre KLEIN. the frs
German to apply 10 the local police
station Tor registration
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-19
.ASOCLET Y
FRrEnA MEREDITH DTHTz, Editor. Telephone

since Christmas, at a party Monday
afternoon In the Y. w c. A. library,
Each new girl" was escorted by an
"old girl"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-19
Charles schnImfaster.

The funeral OF Charles schulmeis-
ter. who died Thursday In his home.
III South Colonial avenue. will be
held this morning at 10 o'clock from
st. Mary's Catholic church, on Mar
shall street near Fourth. Mr.. Schulz
meister was thirty three years old.
Fallbearers will be: James Whittet.
Robert Campbell. Henry baskerville.
Tiiton Tenant, w, B. Tenant and
Carroll Rohey,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-19
Hammer-and- longs Fighting
Makes Mitchell Contest Brief
b JAMES j. OORBETT.
Copyright 1918. By King Features Syndicate, 1nc)

tIhis is the nth OF series of ar
tcles which Mr.. Corbett is writing
concerning HIS bs tile with Charlie
Mitchell, in Jacksonville, Fla, jan
uary rs. 1894. The next installment
Will appear tomorrow.)
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-19
Gard Party a Success.

Success attended the card party
given yesterday afternoon by the Wo-
mans auxiliary of the Howitzers' az
s0cission In Chefs hail. A number
81 tables wers engaged and both five
hundred and auction bridge were en-
1oyed- Miss Kate Myers Ia president
Of the auxiliary. The proceeds of the
card party will go toward purchasing
wooden comforts and pillows for the
soldiers at Admission in the uowitzers.
Aockbridge battery and headquarters
and supply companies OF The HIN
regiment