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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-27
GARDENERS DEATH CONFIRMED
Son OF Former Richmond Pastor KILLED
In Action July

Confirmation has been received of
the death in action OF Lieutenant
Charles t, Gardner. Company l., TWEEN
tX-siSth infantry. only son Of Rev.
Charles S. Gardner. former pastor of
this city. who is now a professor in
Ky.
Young Gardner was killed in action
July %. He was a brother-in-law of
Rev George T. Waite. pastor of Barton
Heights Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Joy
Bennett Gardner. his father and one
sister. Miss Claudia May Gardner
Lieutenant Gardner was student Of
Richmond College. and graduated with
honors from the Louisville University
He studied law and practiced in Louis
Vile. He was a member of the Phi
Kappa Sigma Fraternity.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-27
DnUer Drowses;
Passenger Hurt
{. M. Smith Injured Whc, Car
Gets Away From Sleep
ing Negro.

&C: NJ. Smith. OF the firm of Smith &.
Hicks lies badly bruised and cut at
his home rSnm,, 1ofs West Grace Street: as
on the Seven Pines Road. several miles
ternoon.
, MI, Smiths firm has contract for
hauling at the new munition plant at
Seven Pines, Yesterday he wanted to
get to the plant in a hurry. He hired
car Alphonse Linwood, colored, 706
West Leigh Street, was it's driver. Al.
phonse was. sleepy, but managed to
remain awake until the open country
was reached. Then he fell asleep at
the wheel. Mr.. Smiths attention was
sailed to this when the car hurdled
ditch and brought up against a tree
with such force that he was thrown
TO the ground. Then he lost conscious
ness.
About half an hour later Tucker
Pickles found MIR. Smith unconscious
and very. weak from loss of blood. He
picked him up and carried him home,
where he was treated by DR.. Julian
NJ. Sloan. Last night it was reported
that his condition was not serious and
that he would probably be all right
within a few days.
came along and woke up the driver,
who. like the car, was not injured.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-27
K0INER ADDRESSES FARMERS
increased Production Dt,cra
STATE Official in uenrico
Meeting.

Members Of thN Henrico County Far
Hotel last night. were Addressed hf bS 5
george w. koiner. Commissioner or
agricuituce and Immigration, on the
for this section
sowing of increased acreage this fall
teStine or seed and the most success
ful methods OF cultivation we're dis
cussed by Commissioner Koiner.
Ihe government is urging American
farmers TO produce 10 per cent more
tor in winning the war" said MIR. Koin-
er The wheat yields in England.
France. Italy. Belgium and other coun-
tries anected by the war have greatly
diminished. and the American farmer
Is being depended upon to help mate
rally in bringing the war to a victo-
riouS finish"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-27
LOVING CUP PRESENTED
PASTOR F. H. MEUsCHKE
Given at Conclusion of Semicenten-
NAL Celebration of Church's
Foundation.
Rev. G. j. OelschIaeger Delivers Clos
Ing Sermon at Bethlehem Luth-
eran--Pastor Twenty-Five Years q
Minister.

A. large audience packed the church
building Of Bethlehem Lutheran con-
gresation, at Sixth and Clay Streets
last evening to conclude the cclebra-
tion OF the fftieth anniversary of the
dedication Of the church.
Wolcott's -The Message Eternal
| was rendered by the church choir In
two parts. under the direction OF
Ghoirmaster G. F. Reuss, and during
the intermission an address was de-
Closter, N. J. Reviewing the many
enjoyed during the past fifty years. he
which the church is systematically Civ.
ing TO It's children as the largest con-
.rioutor to the successful growth and
He referred to religion as being the
wherever It was found its fruits were
citizen or in the public statesman
whether in industry or on the battle
heIa; and urged the congregation to
rnr.ner encourage the activities of its
Seated beside the speaker of the
esening were: Rev. F. n. -Meuschke.
Schmidt. field secretary OF the Lutheran
army and navy board: Rev F. Pieper,
G Iaer Gleye, of hvS 81 and 3 Rey Walter
Gallman. Of New York. recently cor.
missioned Lutheran chaplain in the
army. and Rev. O.. W. H Lindemeyer
OF Charlottesville. Va.
LOVING CUP PRESENTED
TO PASTOR OF CHURCH
The leading solo parts in the cantat,
were taken by Miss Helen Miller and
MISS Rosa MehIbrech. sopranos: Miss
Euth Meuschke. contralto. and r r
ttarton., baritone. Other member Of
the choir were: Mrs. Elise Spott. Miss
riaZel Raabe. Miss Teresa Moesta, Miss
EmilY pohlig and Misses Edna and
Es!ner Meuschke, sopranos: Miss Ida
fetiE and Miss Mathilda Nolde, con-
ratios; Herman Ude and e Russ.
1cnors. and II. William Nolde, Adam
eI,ig and August II. Nolde. bassos.
Just before the close of the prorram
,or; Kew. +. n. Meuschke. with a silver
loving cup in commemorative of tho
.wenty-hfth anniversary OF his ordina
non 70 the ministry. The cup bore the
following inscriptions:
REV. +. II. MEUSCHKE.
IN Commemoration of His Twentv6fth
,eo anniversary in the Ministry.
1893 Eleventh Sunday After Trinifv-1e1s
bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran
congregation. Richmond, Va.
IN me inside OF the cup was a silver
a .ar lot each anniversary year. This
ed 70 Rev: Meuschke through tho nreei
dent OF the congregation, l.. II H.ne
wlnckel. and with much surprise pas
.Sr Meuschkc gratefully acknowledges
this expression of the esteem ~ bir
congregation. - ms
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-27
NEW REGISTRANTS MAY
NUMBER MORE THAN 800
Order Numbers VIII BE Is,ued y,
Soon as LISTS Arc
Completed.

Order numbers for. the new regis
trants who reached the age of TWEEN
ty-one from June last to September
"A will be issued within few DAYS.
as soon as the lists have been com
pleted, II was announced yesterday at
headquarters of the local draft boards
orthodox Jews were permitted to
register yesterday instead Of on Sat
urday. as the latter day was Jew
ish holiday. The entire number of
new registrants is expected to reach
the 800 mark when the final count is
made The result of Saturdays regis
tration was made known Yesterday
and showed a total of 267 names IS6
of which We're those of white men and
eiEhty-one of colored
The draft machinery for the regis
tration to be held in September OF
those from eighteen to forty-fvc years
old ts making rapid strides toward
preparing for the event. To date. more
than GOO registrars have applied TO
the central registration committee for
the privilege of assisting in n prom ut
and efficient handling OF the prob
able $4,000 registrants.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-27
ADJUSTMENTS
Lyric Dill Good.

1t is seldom that n Richmond vaude-
Vile bill is uniformly good; so well
balanced as To contain all that is
desirable In c9od entertainment. It
is only rarely mat good musical act.
"A good gymitast!t act, "A good comedy
skit and good Speciality" are
'.htchcd up1 uron single bill. 4
richmond vaudeville audience Is
seldom given the opportunity to
witness a collection OF acts Of which
at leas, forty per cent does not APP
proach ncGiocrity. but the Lyric bill
for The first half OF the week gives
Just such an opportunity and docs no,
belle The widely advertised Lyric motto
Of presenting high class Vaudeville
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-27
SERVICE FLAG UNFURLED
FOR NEIGHBORHOOD BOYS
Thosc From Randolph and Beverly
street Honored In Meeting
Last Night,

stars representing boys who have am
swered their country's call in the vi
entity of Randolph and Beverly
Streets, was unfurled yesterday even
ing with appropriate exercises. The
unfurling address was delivered by T.
Cray Haddon. solos were rendered by
Master Ashby Lawrence and Bert Fer
Guson. and music was furnished by
the band of the Richmond Schools
Training Detachment stationed at the
prayer was made by Rev. w. T.. Rob-
ertson, pastor of Randolph Street Bap-
fist Church.
The names of those who are repre-
scented on the flag and those who have
been called to service since the flag was
made. for whom stars will be added
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-27
old SYSTEM MAKES WAY
FOR APPROACHING CHANGE
Street Committee Rejects Fare OrtIi.
nance In Its Final
Meeting.
OTHER BODIES MEET TO-DAY
Boiling Praises Work Of Committee
Chairman and Subchairman Ar
Thanked by McmbcrS-An VIII
Wind Up Affairs To-Morrow. -

When the Council Committee on
Streets held it's last regular meeting in
the present Council yesterday after
noon At o'clock. the only matter that
came up was the proposed ordinance
that would grant the Virginia Railway
and Power Company an increase in
revenues.
AS this matter had been rejected by
the Common Council last week when
tee. motion TO have the measure filed
by the clerk was carried. The scent
straight-fare ordinance died. as il were.
with the present Council and will have
TO be introduced again into the new
Council. which organizes Tuesday
night. on September 8.
Four members of the committee were
absent. including Chairman Fuller, in
whose absence Subchairman sullivan
presided and directed the closing affairs
OF the committee. Just before adjourn
ment. Alderman Marx Gunst. OF Lee
Ward, n member of the committee.
arose and expressed appreciation. per-
mittee. for the excellent services the
chairman and suhchairman had render
ed ed, g during the lifs of the committee.
manner by Mr.. Sullivan.
ENGINEER ROLLING PRAISES
WORK OF COMMITTEE
city Engineer Boiling appeared be-
lore the committee and. after praising
ters coming before it. declared, i'm his
opinion. the committee the best he had
ever had dealings with. both in the
way OF cooperation with him and in
its accomplishments. The members
present were Mcssrs. Sullivan, Gunst,
->"Ien. Atkinson and Butler.
Tonight at o'clock tho last ses-
sion OF the Council Committee on Pub
lie Buildings. Properties and Utilities
VIII be held, the main object of the
meeting being TO vote upon the min
utes and close the committees affairs.
tomorrow the calendar is fun OF
meetings of committees and Council,
three committees having been called
and both branches of the Council for
separate and Joint sessions. The sched-
ule is as follows:
Commute and Enter
pr1ses. i:45 T. NJ; Docks, Rivers and
EaThors, 7:t5 p. NJ; Finance. 7:45
p. NJ
Council-Common Council, p. NJ:
Board OF Aldermen, Sis r NJ: toint
session OF the Council at $50
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-27
Complain OF High Spccd,

The Administrative BOARD yesterday
called the attention OF the Virginia
Railway and Power Company TO the
fact that their individual cars run at
an excessive speed over their lines.
and unless the practice is stopped. the
hoard pointed out, accidents may lie
the result. Officials Of the company
were requested 10 give the matter
their Immediate attention
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-27
skIP-sToP HEARING TO-DAY
Administrative Board VIII Take Final
Action on New Trolley
Schedules.

The Administrative Board will this
morning at 1890 o'clock hear any OBJ
sections that may be raised against
the skip stops as proposed and pub
Power Company. Changes Of certain
stops have been suggested in writing
by some patrons OF the lines. il is
backed by convincing reasons it Is
probable that they will have little err
feet. 1t is the desire Of the board to
give the patrons Of the lines hear
ing before declaring the stop system
off rr
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-27
VIII Present French FIor

Friday OF next week. September G.
a large French flag will be presented
the city by tho French nation through
its representative. August Simonpietri
or GIL East Marshall Street. This day
the anniversary of Lafayette and also
the battle of the Marine. The forma
presentation and the exercises will
TAKE place at 100 in the morning on
that day. The flag will probably be
rlung from the City Hall where the
United States. British and italian flags
and British flag. recently presented
by the Cunard Steamship COMPANY.
are now flying in the breeze.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-27

Louis Cohen, OF 2O7 North Eieh.een,n
Street, has received word Of Inc safe
arrival overseas Of his son, Private Abe
Mrs. X. 4. Cavedo has received word
Of the safe arriva! overseas OF her
son, Irwin Cavedo
Mrs. r II. Corhill has received vo-d
OF the safe arrival overseas Of her
son, William j Coghill.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-27

John l.. Corr, laborer of this city,
yesterday filed petition in bank
ruptcT stating that his liabilities
amounted 10 SsSI.50 and that he had
no assets.
James Thomas Brunette, boiler
makers helper. who Ives in victoria.
Lunen hurg county. also filed petition.
which gave his liza bil!ties as heiut,
$l.lV0 and his assets. 500
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-27
Attend Convention nj nuffo,o.

Alexander Forward. OF the State
Corporation Commission, T. <. Good
Chamber of Commerce. ana W 4. coz,
secretary Of the Norfolk Chamber Of
Commerce and Board OF Trade. will
leave tonight for Buffalo " Y. where
they VIII attend the convention for
ella ssification and car service THURSDAY
and Friday
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-27
y. w. g. A. Worker. Here.

NIFs. Eva Nagcl Wolf and Miss Adele
Hoes. both OF New York. advertising
director and pageant director. respec-
lively, OF the eastern division OF the
war work council of the Y w. c. a.
ring with officials of the Virginia war
council. They will leave early to-
day by automobile FOR Ifarrisonhurg.
%nere they viii arrange y. w. G. a.
denonstration at the county fair.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-27
PURVIS TO JACKSONVILLE
Senbonrd OmriaI to he Succeeded Here
by &. v. Peyton, of
Raleigh.

n. w. Purvis has been promoted TO
Federal terminal manager OF all lines
within switching distance OF Jackson
vile. MIR. Purvis is n Richmond man,
formerly superintendent Of terminals
for the Scahoard
g. V. peyton will succeed Mr.. Pur-
Wis Mr.. hcyton Is also we'll known
III Richmond, having formerly been di-
ESion superintendent Of the Southern
railway, with headquarters in Raleigh.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-27
Large Quantity Narcotic. stole,

stolen from The warcroo.ns OF THO
Owens Minor Drug Company il was
yesterday reported to the Police De
partment. The Warerooms are located
at Tenth and Cary Streets. The burg
lars gained entrance by saving Inc
iron grating from a window on the al
ley side Of the building.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-27
English n. She I. smoke.

Mister, is them thcy?' asked q
small .'newsy" last night Of The Times
Dispatch circulation man. who had just
counted him out fifteen papers and laid
them on the conrter
Yes, sir, they Ia them" rcsnonded
lhe gentleman sclemnly, without the
suspicion OF smile TO match the twin
kle In his eye
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-27
Called to stanton Church.

Rev. J. j. Gravatt, Jr.. son of Rev.
j.. j. Gravatt d. d. OF Richmond. has
Episcopa! Church in stanton lie is
at present rector Of a Kentucky Church.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-27

showing day. suERexts n lot OF odds
and ends around the house You would
ike TO sell. Times-DIspatch Want
doIph /.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-27

The lady who Advertised n bedroom,
hu1fe Tor snIe last week In Time.-DIs-
phtch FOR Sale" ndh Inns the money In
dOlph 1. -N'
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-07-27
WItS0 N
URGES AGAINST
MOB VIOLENCE

Washington, July 27.-President VIII
son yesterday in a personal statement adj
dressed to his fellow countrymen. de-
nouncing mob spirit and mob action, call
ed upon the nation to show the world
that while it fights for democracy on
foreign soil ii j. not destroying democ-
racy at home.
The president referred not alone To
mob action against those suspected of be-
ing enemy aliens or enemy >ympathizers
he denounced most emphatically mob ac-
tion of all sorts, especially lynchings, and
while he did not refer specifically to
lynchings of negroes in the south, it j.
known that he inlucdes them in his char
acterization of mob spirit a. "a blow ut
the heart of ordered law and human jus
tice."
Ii j. known that the lynchings of ne
groes, "a well rs attacks upon those sus-
pected of being enemies or SympathiZerS.
have been used by the German propagan-
da throughout Central and South Ameri-
ca az well a. in Europe. to contend that
the pretentions of the United States a. "A
champion of democracy are sham. Deep
ly concerned by the situation the presi-
dent decided to address his fellow coun-
trymen and to declare that "every mob
contributes to German lies about the Unit
ed States what her most gifted liars can
not improve upon by way of calumny."
The presidents statement in full fol
lows:
"My Fellow Countrymen:
IL tase the liberty of addressing you
upon subject which 50 vitally affects
the honor of the nation and the very
haracter and integrity Of our institutions
that | trust you viii think me justified in
speaking very plainly about il.
II allude to the mob spirit which has
recently here and there very frequently
shown its head amongst Us, not in any
single region, but in many and widely sep
arated parts Of the country. There have
been many lynchings, and every one OF
them has been blow mt the heart of or
dered law and humane justice. No man
who loves America; no man who really
cares Tor her fame and honor and char
acter or who is trly loyal to her institu-
tons, can Justify mob action while the
courts OF justice are open and the gov
ernments of the states and the nation are
ready and able to do their duty.
I've are at this very moment fighting
Iawless passion. Germany has outawed
herself because she has disregarded the
sacred obligations of law and has made
lynchers Of her armies. Lynchers emnlat.
her disgraceful example, for my part
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-07-27
FRED HICKS IS
WOUNDED2ND
time SINCE
REACHING
FRONT

Fred T. Hicks of Brownsville has been
wounded for the second time on the Eu-
ropean battle front. according to adv:ces
received by. members of his family living
In Brownsville. Lieutenant Hicks is n
native Brownsville hoy who has been com
missioned first lieutenant in the marine
corps.
During the repulSe of the German at
tacks in which the marines played such a
prominent and heroic part, about two
months ago Lieutenant Hicks was gassed
and was sent to a hospital. A recent let
ter to his wife. who j. now in the east,
stated that he had recovered and was
about TO return to the front.
Yesterday letter was received by rel
atives IN Brownsville announcing that Mr..
Hicks had been again wounded this time
his arm was broken. Details as To how. the
wound was received or how serious the
wound was are not stated.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-07-27
Special Herald
For SUNDAY

Through special arrangement with the
Associated Press The Herald will he able.
Sunday morning, to furnish it, readers
with the results Of today's state election
nd with developments on the western bat
tie front. The Herald will publish spe-
cial edition and will place il on sale
through agents and mt news stands in
Brownsville and other Valley towns.
Ii j. planned to have the edition off the
press in time to be delivered to Valley
towns by the train that leaves Browns
vile at . 80 O'Clock Sunday morning. AL
though an extra dition Sunday mornings
paper will be different in that il will he
different edition from that usually is-
sued as an extra. The paper will be a
new edition throughout-tEe advert Sc
ments will be new and the reading matter
will be new.
Because of the War Industries Board
ruling prohibiting the sending of free pa
pers The Herald will not deliver this edi-
tion to its subscr bers and il can be OBJ
tanned only through dealers.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-07-27

am anxious to see every community in
and fixed resolution which no man or
sci of men can afford to deSpi,a :.
1--WE proudly claim To be the champions
of democracy. If we really are, in deed
and IN TRUTH let u see 10 it that we do
not discredit our own. | say plainly that
every American who takes part in the ac-
ton Of mob or gives any sort of coun-
tenance is no true son of this great de-
mocracy. but its betrayer and does more
to di~credit her by that single disloyalty
TO her standards of law and of right
than the words of her statesmen or of the
sacrifices her heroic boys in the trenches
can do to make suffering peoples believe
her "a be their saviour How shall we
recommend democracy TO the acceptance
Of other peoples, if we disgrace our own
BY proving that il i after all, no protec-
ton to the weak, Every mob contributes
to German lies about the United States
what her most gifted liars cannot improve
upon by the way of caumny. They can
at least say that such things cannot hap
buttons. when law j. swept away.
al therefore very earnestly and sol
emnly beg that the governors Of all the
states. the law officers of every com
munity and, above all. all who revere
America and wish To keep her name with
out stain or reproach, will cooperate
not passively merely, but actively and
wxtchfuliy TO make an en- dotfAalRF
watchfully 10 make an end Of this dis
graceful evil. Ii cannot live where the
community does not countenance it.
Il have called upon the nat on 10 put
its great energy into this war and il has
esponded-responded with a spirit and a
genius for action that has thrilled the
world. | now cale upon it. upon tls men
and women everywhere. TO see TO it that
its laws are kept inviolate, its fame un-
tarn:shed Let Us show our utter con-
tempt for the things that have made this
war hideouS among the wars of history
by showing how those who love liberty
and self government.
"f can never accept any man a cham
pion Of liberty either for ourselves or for
the world who does not reverence and obey
the laws of our own beloved land. whose
laws we ourselves have made He has
adopted the standards of the enemies of
his country, whom he affects to despise.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-07-27
MILLION HALF
AMERICANS
0vERTHERE
GEN.MARCH
REPORTS

Washington, ID. g., July 27.-Two ad-
dialonal army corps have been organized
in France, General March announced to-
day. They are the fourth and fifth ar
mleS. commanded by Generals George
Reed and Omar Bundy, respectively.
With the arrival Of the 10000 troops
sent last week the number of Americans
transported in July j. expected to reach
100000. With the shipment of men last
week the total number of men embarked
for France reached 100000.
General March announced that the 32nd
division commanded by General Haan
and composed of Michigan and Wisconsin
sector.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-07-27
CASUALTIES

Nsy -AsSociittu i'feSS.b
Washington. ID. G., July 27.-The army
casualty list today contains 16S names,
divided as follows:
Killed in action, ga.
Died Of wounds. 20.
Ded Of disease, 3.
Died of airplane accident. 1.
Wounded severely, 60.
Wounded slightly. ,.
Wounded degree undetermined, II.
Missing. ?.
The marine list contains twelve names,
divided a follows:
Killed In action, /.
Wounded severely, z.
Missing in action, A.
The army list contains the following
Texans on its casualty list:
Sergeant Steve Graves, Kerens, died of
wounds; Captain Little Harrison. Hous
ton, died of disease; Private Conrad Rip
py, Fort Worth, Archie b. Scott of Frank
lin, John l.. Waits, Waco, and III. X. VIII
Hams of Olney.
On the marine list Private William o.
Reilly of Houston, was killed in action.