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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-13
PLAN TO USE CANALS
nirector-Genernl McAdoo Would Re
sort to Water Shipping to
Relieve Railroads.
TBy AssocIated presyl

WASHINGTON February l2.-Steps
tow.-d greater utilization OF navigable
rivers. canals and other inland water
ways 10 relieve railroads OF a big
freight burder were taken to-day by
Director-Ccneral McAdoo in appoint
ment OF committee to study water
transportation, as It may be co-ordi-
mated with rail hauling. and make ear
J." recommendations so tina. some def
mite measures may be taken this sum
incr.
Nj. NcAdoo is strongly in favor OF
government oli!ding or subsidy OF
narses and canal boats, and 1t is UNI
d"!stood u lie his intention 20 send
large n:aatitics OF heavy freight over
the country's inland WATERWAYS within
few months, or as soon as boats
are available. This applies particu-
!"rly % 'hc Mississippi, Missouri and
Ohio Rivers. the Erie. Chesapeake and
Ohio canals. and the Atlantic coas;w!se
canals
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-13
HOUSE APPROPRIATES
MILLIONS FOR HOUSES
For building Homes for Shipyard
Workers., s50.oOO. 900 Is Made
Available

WASHINGTON. February 12.-Thc
administration bill. already passed by
the Senate, appropriatinG s50.000.o00 10
provide housing facilities for employees
OF Shipyards engaged in government
work wac passed By the House late to-
Gay with "A roll call
The House adopted some minor
amendments which the Senate may ac-
ccp, to obviatc necessity of sending the
measure 20 conference.
Under the bill the shipping Boards
emergency feet corporation may pur-
chase, lease. requisition or condemn any
land. houses. building or similar
facilities. may construct houses on land
Il acquires and sell. lease or exchange
these houses. and may make loans on
adequate security ana for not exceed
ing ten years TO persons, firms or cor
porations to build houses for ship
yard workers.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-13
PRESIDENT LINCOLN FIRES
PATRIOTISM OF AMERICANS
Thomas Power O'Connor, Irish Mem
her OF Parliament. Speaks mt
Springfield, Ill.
tBy Associated Press. ]


SPRINGFIELD. ILL. February l2-
Thomas Power O'Connor, irish Ma
tionaliSt leader in Parliament. speak
ing at Lincoln Day celebration here
tonight. said tho name OF the martyred
President. whose last resting place was
in Springfield. had BECOME flaming
torch" that fires tho patriotism of every
American, whether at home or facing
death on Europc's battle fields.
What American can be cowardly
when L!ncoln's courage SO inspircs?"
demanded the speaker. What Amcri-
can can be selfish when his unSelflsh :
ness is recorded on every page OF his
tory What American can prefer the
claims of ambition or party in the
lace Of his forgctfu!ness of all personal
and partisan feeling before an i'm
peri!ed nation? What American can
entertain or even tolerate the thought
OF IL divided allegiance in the face OF
ms passionate patriotism and Of the in
ncXiblc resolution with which he fought
for a united nation"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-13
DEFENDS HEAVY EXPENSES |
AT HOG ISLAND YARD
Chairman OF Corporation Claims He
Was Forced to Pay Higher Prices
to Build Plant.
iBy Associated Press. I

10y Associated Press
"ASHINGTON, February l2-Iicavy
expenditures Of government money in
the construction OF tho Hog Island ship
yards at Philadelphia were defended be :
fore the Senate investigating commit
tee to-day by George j. Baldwin. chair
man OF tho board OF the American In
iernational Shipbuilding Corporation.
OH the ground that the corporation was
confronted either with delaying ship
construction or paying high costs in
building the plant.
Baldwin said the corporations action
was justified because the nation needs
ships and the plant expects TO turn out
hfty-two Of them before the end Of this
year. He added that the corporation
VIII launch all OF the 100 ships con-
tracted for on time unless there is de-
lay incident to transportation or other
difficulties. one keel was laid to-day.
he said. and nifty will be down in
February and March
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-13
STOP DANDRUFF!!
HAIR GETS THICK.
WAW, BEAUTIFUL
Girls! Draw a cloth through
your hair and double
its beauty.
Spend n few cents! Dandruff
yanishes and hair stops
coming out.

To he possessed OF n head OF heavy,
beautiful hair; soft. lustrous, fluffy.
wavy and free from dandruff. is merely
Il matter Of using Il little Danderine.
1t is easy and inexpensive to have
nice. soft hair and lots of it. Just get
u small bottle Of Knowlton's Danderine
now-al drug stores recommend it
apply Il little as directed. and within
ten minutes there will be an appear
ance Of abundance, freshness. hufiness
and an Incompatible gloss and lustre.
and try as you WILL you cannot find
n trace of dandruff or falling hair: but
your real surprise will be after about
two weeks use. when you will see new
hair-hnc and downy at frst-yes--
but really new hair--sprouting out all
over your scalp--Dandcrine is we be-
lieve, the only sure hair grower, de-
stroyer of dandruff and cure for itchy
scalp, and it never fails to stop falling
hair at once.
If you want to prove how pretty and
soft your hair really is, moisten a
cloth with little Danderinc and care
fully draw II through your hair-tak-
ing one small strand at n time. Your
hair will be soft. glossy and beautiful
in just few moments-a delightful
surprise awaits every one who tries
this.-Adv.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-13
nOhcrt HnfcN.

Especial to The Times Dispatch
l.fNCHBCRG. VA. February T..
Robert Bates. son of Mr.. and Mrs H. ].
Bates, of 1918 Park Avenue. this city.
died in Norfolk hospital Sunday
morning, having been taken there after
being injored at Victoria, where he
was at work as brakeman On the
Nirginian Railway. He was hurried
10 Norfolk on 4 special train. but died
without rcEaining consciousness. Mr.
Bates was member of College Hill
Baptist Church, and besides his
parents is survived by two sisters. Mrs
Perry Perkins and Miss Louise Bates.
The body was brought here this after
noon for burial.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-13
GERMANS SHOW IGNORANCE
Declare Our Army VIII he No Match
for Theirs, According to
Baltimore Rector.
fBy Associated Press J

NEW YORK. February 12.-1gnor-
ance displayed by German agents in
switzerland concerning the war prep
arat!ons OF the United States was de-
scribcd in an address here to-day by
Or. Hugh Birckhcad, rector Of Emanuel
Church. Baltimore. who had travelled
extensively In Europe as a represen-
tative Of the American Red Cross.
Or. Eirckhead said the German agents
appeared glad TO talk 20 an American.
They told him that the United States
has been terribly deceived by Eng
land and France" and that the present
policy Of Germany is mot TO annoy
America. as she is not in earnest"
The American army raised in one
year is not efficient enough 20 cope
with the German machine OF forty
years training" DR.. Birckhead said the
German agents told him.. .4..-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-13
Funeral Of 1homa. II. Smith.

Funeral services for Thomas II.
Smith. former postmaster OF Manches-
ter and prominent Citizen CT the South
Side. will be conducted his afternoon
at o'clock from the hoae OF mis- sis
ter Mrs. l.. c. Baber. AZ West -Four
tenth Street. by Rev. j. j. Schcrer.
1r.. assisted by Rc" Charles \. HALL
The death of Mr. Smith occurred Mon
day afternoon, afte. long illness. He
was In his fiftv-fourth year.
palibearers will be Robert l.. Patra m,
H. T.. Kidd. ". Kidd. Lawrence Bailey
w T. Hart and w. Ferguson.
He is survived by two brothers. s. y.
and James u. Smith. and three sisters.
Mrs. L. G. Baher. Mrs. James w. Blount
and Mrs. T. Wiley Duke, of HopewcIl.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-13
DEATHS IN VIRGINIA
Leslie A. Dodrc.

Leslie \. Dodge. 700 Twenty tn
street. Woodland Heights. who en-
listed in the navy two months aco.
died yesterday evening at 6:30 o'clock
ut the Naval Hospital in Norfolk after
an Illness OF two weeks. His body
will he brought to this city to-day.
Funeral arrangements Will be an
nounced later.
Young Dodge Is survived by his
mother. Mrs. Charlotte Dodge: a sis
ter. Mrs. w. I" Wood. and "A brother.
Howard t.. Dodge Prior 20 his enlist
mcnt in the navy he was employed for
many years in the printing establish
mcnt of J. w. Ferguson & Son. lie
was young man of wide acquaintance
and a large circle of friends.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-13
DELAY APPOINTMENTS
Assistants VIII he MINED When Ma.
jor-Genernl March Returns
From France.
TBy Associated Press.l

BY Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, February lo-Ap-
po!ntment OF general officers to nil per-
manen;ly the five positions OF assistant
TO the chief or staff created by the re-
cent general staff reorganization order
probably will not be made until Major
General March returns from France TO
take up his duties as acting chief of
staff. II was indicated to-day that the
officers temporarily assigned will con-
t!nue 20 serve until General March has
decided TO whom he desires to intrust
The new division OF the work OF his
office.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-13
SheHering Arms
Freed From Debt
Contributions Of 5000 Are
Made by Friends on
Founders Day.

The Sheltcring Arms Hospital starts
IT'S new year free OF debt and with
*i''oo in us treasury as the result Of
contributions received during Founders
Day exercises held yesterday. A single
donation OF $1,000 was made by an
Interested friend, who refused to allow
ms or her name to DC made public.
This contribution was designed to wipe
out the entire debt OF the institution.
Seventeen hundred dollars was re-
ceivcd in other donations.
DR.. Robert G. Bryan. IA member OF
the Red Cross mission TO Roumania.
and Rev. Fred Davis. pastor of tho
Union Station Methodist Church. de-
l!vcred- addresses during the exercises.
Mr.. iiudnutt, tenor of the Second Bap-
fist Church choir, and Miss Roberta
Davis of the Union Station Methodist
Church. aided in the musical program.
Miss Frances B. Scott spoke OF the his
tory of the institution and its work
during tho past year
Especial thanks were rendered tho
Kings Daughters of Charles City
County, who maintain a convalescent
home for SheltcrinS Arms patients in
Charles city County during the sum-
ncr.
Miss Scottts report showed that the
total expenses OF the institution for
the year were a little over $4,000. OF
this sum, the city gave $4,000. In
terests from the endowment fund
yielded $4,000. Private donations
amounted TO about $1,000 more. leaving
the $1,000 deficit which was covered
b. the donation yesterday.
During tho year the institution
treated G52 patients. Only few Of
rs nfty-thrce beds arc now unoccupied.
officers Of the institution stated last
nigh, that they did not want their
friends to believe that the present
good financial condition OF the !nsu-
tuition meant that !; would not need
as much help az usual. They fear that
greater demands than ever will he
made upon Il during tho coming year.
and that tho need for donations will
he DroDo-tiorately greater
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-13
Mis-. Emmn Kate Arm,tronr

Especial to The Times Dispatch
LfNCHBCRCi, VA, February IL
Miss Emma Kate Armstrong died yes
terday at her home. 22o Prince Street.
She had been q teacher in the French
department OF Randolph Macon lwo-
mans College since 1907. She was the
daughter OF the late DR.. j. l.. Arm.
strong. who for many years was promi-
nently identified with the Baltimore
Conference Of the Methodist Church,
and She was born at Woodstock when
her parents were located in that town.
Surviving her are her mother. n sister
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-13

CREWE. VA, Fcbruarysl2.--Thc fu-
nera. of Thomas jefferson Farley. Feb
ruary >. was attended By many OF his
friends. He had been in the employ Of
the Norfolk and Western Railroad for
twenty-five years. He leaves a widow.
VINO was Miss Alice Witt Harper. OF
Srewe; TWO brothers Travis Farley. Of
washington, u. G.. and Melvin Farley,
OF Mannboro: two sisters. Mrs. Linda
FARLEY WinEfield. Wife Of Rev. Il. l..
Winstield OF Bedford City. and Mrs.
NJ Ellington. OF Alabama He was
buried with Masonic honors in the
Crewe Cemetery.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-13
NEW GERMAN SYNDICATE
"ncern Organized to Distribute I'M
ports OF Ukrninian Iron Ore
and Other Products
fBy Associated Press

10y 3tSsUN Ialtu FFCsS.
AMSTERDAM. February ETH.
frankfurier Eeitung. copy OF which
mas been received here. announces the
formation OF an imports syndicate with
a board OF officials made up OF trad.
specialists The syndicate will have a
capital Of 100000 marks. and will or
ganze for the purpose Of distributing
imports OF ukrainian iron ore, oil. eax
and whea; among German consumers
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-13
John d. Walters.

ISpo0!a 10 The Times Dispatch.1
PETERSBURG. VA. February 1o.-
\ telegram received yesterday announc-
ed the death at his home In Pulaski.
of John d. Walters. wcll-konwn here.
He is survived by his wife. who was
Miss Minnie Hawkins. of Petersburg,
and three daughters. Mrs. Ralph Kim
ball, of Chattanooga and Misses Elise
and Nell walters. of Pulaski. The flu
neral and burial will be here Tomorrow
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-13

Of an attack OF pneumonia His fu,
n""al Will take place tomorrow.
BESIDES his parents. Mr.. Nolan is sur
vivcd by three sisters. Misses Mardc,
Rcna and Lucy Nolan: two brothers.
Joseph NJ. and Augustus Nolan: !Is
grandnothec. Mrs. S. r. Lakewood; an
aunt, Mrs. J. w. Fox. of Richmond and
an uncle. Joseph Slaughter. Of New
Dort New.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-13
Ice snaps Plug mt Settling R,.,n

superintendent Eugene L. Davis. OF
me water Department. reported TO the
A administrative Board yesterda,. tina,
tne zee IN the river has snapped OF n
n!us III; fume at the Settling Basin.
temporary measures were taken, AMI
repairs VIII be made when the James
River becomes lower. No alarm over
the matter was felt
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-13
Dnvc Robcrt,on ,,ov omit.

NEW YORK. February l2.-Dave
Robertson. one OF the star outfeldcrs
Of the Giants. again threatens TO retire
from the diamond. Robertson. who is
dissatisfied with his 1918 contract.
wishes 10 practice medicine at his home
in Norfolk. Va. He Will hold n confer
cncc with President Hampstead within
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-13

Miss Frances Armstrong. of Lynchburg.
and her brothers. Professor JOSEPH. -.
Armstrong. OF the Woman's College:
{. Il. Armstrong, of Baltimore. md -
Professor Il. c. Armstrong. OF Prince =
ton University. The burial will be at
salem "Wednesday of,erpoor
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-13
SIckcI Sent TO JAIL,

Charles :. S!ckel, charged with
violating the provisions OF the State
prohibition law. was fined $50 and SEN
fenced 10 thirty days in jail by jury
in the Hastings Court.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-13
Mrs. John F.. Johnson.


ESPECIAL 20 The S-DlSpatch.I
PETERSBURG. VA, February 12.-
Mrs. Sue Johnson. wife of John +.
Johnson. died last night at her home
near Disputanta. Besides her husband
she is survived by one daughter. Mrs
]. r. Binford. OF Disputanta. The flu
neral will be from Old Blandford
Church Tomorrow morning.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-13
Valentino Ton

The Lend Hand Society of the
l'iinbridSe street Baptist Church will
conduct parcel post sale and Na,en-
tine tea at the home Of Mrs j. c.
SncllinES. on Porter Street Friday
night beginning at o'clock Proceeds
VIII be for ;he benefit OF the church.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-13
Mrs. r, r, North

LfNCHBCRG. VA. February IT,
Mrs. Lille North. wife Of +. L. North
died yesterday at her home at New
Glasgow. Amherst County. Mrs. North
was forty-one years OF age.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-13
Inmen IL Nolan Ir

James Herbert Nolan. Jr. former
exchange teller at the First National
Bank. died yesterday at his home,
North Sycamore Street. as the result
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-13
OPENING or WESTERN
CAMPAIGN IN SIGHT
Signing Of Peace Pact Releases Mil.
lion and n Half Prisoners
In Russia.
MAJORITY ARE MERE WRECKS
With Scarcity OF Food Prevailing
Throughout Nation, Russians Did
Not Feed Men to Have Them PLY.
sically Fit to Enter Hun Army.
IBy Associated Press.


WASHINGTON. February lo-With
tho opening Of the great campaign Of
1918 on the western front apparently
within sight, military men here ex-
ahmed to-day with profound interes,
the situation created by the signing Of
peace pact between the central pow
ers and the new Ukraine republic and
the decision OF the Bolshevik Russian
government to stop lighting and
demobilize the army.
Their conclusions were not disoour.
aging. These events on their face
would appear TO set free enormous Ger
man forces for the impending battle
in the west. and also to furnish new
sources OF food supplies for the Tcu-
tonic allies. but many factors appear to
dctract from the advantages the CEN
trail powers may derive.
One Of the threats against the west
ern front dwelt upon in public discus
sions is the fact that presumably
100000 prisoners OF war held in Rus
STA would be released to strengthen the
German army.
The fact Is said 10 be. however. that
the great majority OF the soldiers cap
tured by the Russians are Austrian.
not available for western front OPP
erations by present indications.
MANY OF PRISONERS
ARE CAMP FOLLOWERS
Most Of the others are civilian or
camp followers OF one kind or another,
as so far as known. only a small mum.
Der Of German troops were captured
on that front. Any men from the
prison camps are regarded as of doubt
ful military value for some time 10
come, as the Russians. unable TO feed
their own soldiers. hardly have i'm
proved the health Of captives.
There is doubt here. also, as TO the
extent to which the agricultural re.
sources OF the Ukraine or Of Russia
can be brought 10 the aid OF the Coz
man people In the near future. Fail
ure OF the Russian transportation sys-
TENS worked in Germany's interest in
undermining the lighting power of the
RUSSIAN armies. The same agency now
necessarily. works against the CEN
trail powers in their desire TO get out
food supplies. Moreover, the best
wheat regions which may be opened
to the Germans arc in remote section
OF the Ukraine and in such poor con-
ditson that the agricultural system may
have TO be made over. a difficult pro-
cess with the confusion that prevails
throughout the region
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-13
DEATHS

COLLEEN N.-Died. this morning at 1910
o'clock. at l2o West Duval Street, J. H.
COLEMAN. " "
Funeral notice later
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-13
TINE. TO FIND OUT IL CITY
CAN LIVE on IT'S INCOME:

r think il is time tire Council! should
ne informed Of the city's financial con-
dlton.' said Major Christian '.c!ti-
%ens arc already burdcncd with taxes.
and We should KNOW whether or not an
increase in local rates is absolutely
necessary. The appointment Of this
committee could do no harm. l. would
not prevent or delay the passage o,
the budget. The committee might re-
port In few weeks and again it
might not report for six months. /. it
found anything, the Council could act
That the resolution was a remark
able paper was the opinion expressed
by Alderman Powers. who thought tho
Finance Committee was fully informed
OH all matters relating 20 the financial
condition Of tn" city, and could 50 in
form the Council lie then moved that
the resolution be referred to the
Finance Committee. bu. Alderman
Fuller offered as a substitute tho
taolinG OF tho paper
Alderman Gilman though, tho special
conmitt", unnecessary, while Alder
mon Mitchell and Fuller also onposod
the paper. The substitute 10 tail" was
lost tho vote being 10 . The motion
10 refer was aGcD..I = ia =
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-13
CHRISTIAN WANTS INQUIRY
INTO C|TY's EXPENDITURES
seeks to Determine Whether or Not
Richmond Can Live Within
Its Income.
REFERS PAPER TO COMMITTEE
Salaries Of City Employees to BE
raid Pending Adoption OF Budget.
VIII Include General 10 Per Cent
increase Voted Last Scptember.

Alter considerable debate, the Board
OF Aldermen last night referred to the
|o"hcii Committee on Finance the
resolution reported by the Committee
on ordinances providing for the APP
p"ihtinent of special committee to
uohdnct an inquiry into the city's
"hahcial condition to determine
whether an increased tax rate is nee
cSSary At this time. Motion to table
me resolution because members be-
ileFcd II premature and inadvisable at
this time was defeated by tic vote
As reported by the committee the
resolution. which was offered by Major
j.. i. Christian. provides for the APP
point'nent Of special committee OF
seven members. Four members are 10
be selected from the Common Council
ana three from tho Board OF Aldermen
n" committee would investigate the
hhahcial condition of the city TO deter
mine II an Increased tax rate Is ncces-
Sary, and upon what sources this in
crease should be levied.
y IL would also be the duty Of the
committee to conduct thorough in
Ves'igation Of all departments OF The
city government. and 20 determine
whether by reduction Of expenses. If
I'VE Within It's prcscnt income Major
'hTiStlan said II would in no way
pShrp the powers of the Finance Com
'n!ttee. would not prevent the passage
OF the budget and could cause no harm.