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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-18
HOME DEMONSTRATIONS
TO BE GIVEN THIS WEEK
Movement Ia Conserve Fats Wnr
Movement to BE Forwarded by
Instructions Mt CITY SChoOls.

Saving OF fats tho food element now
so vital as a war need. will be the sub
jcct of a series of demonstrations to he
given this week by Mary L.. 'rayser.
emergency home demonstrating agent
The demonstrations were planned under
the cooperative enterprise furthcvcd
by the United States Department of
Agriculture. the State Agricultural Col
lege, and the city schools OF Richmond
Supporters Of the movement strongly
urge the public 10 attend the meetings
and observe the methods by which food
may be best conserved at this crucial
time.
The demonstrations will be held at
the following schools to-day, Ginter
Park: Tuesday. BainbridGc; Wednesday,
Bintord and Bellevue, at 3:30 O'Clock in
the afternoon; Grace Arrents at 3
o'clock; Thursday. Fulton. 80 o'clock;
Virginia Elicit, , o'clock: Friday. Fair
mount, $50 o'clock; Franklin. 3 o'clock;
Highland Park, 1880 O'Clock
The subject OF fats Will be thorough
~ treated at these demonstrations The
practical work will show how TO render
and clarity fats in the home. Butter
viii be treated so as 10 increase its
quantity by the addition of milk. Olco-
margarine Will he treated so as to raise
its flavor a little nearer TO that of real
butter. The baking OF crouuct;cs in
lieu OF the expensive and waSteful fry
ing of them in deep fat will he demon
strAtcd.
Attention has been called by the gov
eminent 20 the very great importance
Of rJia economy in the use of fats.
America has been VIGOROUSLY prodigaI
IN her use of fats. This food element
is one which has a widespread use. not
merely as food, hut for use in making
munitions. The saving in the food in
the home. II is noted. will allow a
larger percentage for use in the other
industry.
It has been said that the use OF fats
by the average family ca! he curtaiIcd
onc-fourth, without hardship. and still
allow the needs OF the body for this
io"dstuif TO he vel! supplied. The
demonstrations this week at the schooIs
VIII nave for their aim the teaching OF
the vital lessons OF the saving OF fats
so tina the needs Of the American home
can be surely met, and at the same time
Su'iclent saved 10 supply the soldier in
inc held with the much needed food
stuns
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-18
HAS LARGE CROWD
MT Soldiers mid Sailors
Club Saturday Night Draw.
Record Crowd.

The largest gathering of soldiers.
sailors and civilians which has lent
hr!i!iance 10 the entertainments at the
soldiers and sailors Club. corner o,
seventh and Franklin Streets. was
p'"soni Saturday night. 1t is es;i-
mated That between zoo and SEQ per-
sous shared in the enjoyment.
Music dancing ana speech mating.
usHa! features OF these Saturday func-
tons furnished a major part Of tho
entertainment In the large ana we'll
tluwinated hall Willie for those who
ga not dance billiards, other games and
comfortable room with easy chairs
and reading tables offered at,raction.
Among Interested pnlool.crs were n
apmhcr OF Kichmonds proluincn: Cit
lens, II is an uuwrittcn rule of the
Club that only men in uniform may
dance. Yet the civilian visitors were
enthusiastic in praise Of INC worl,
"h!ch The department. Of training, camr
ertiv!ties is doing
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-18
Speedster Leads
PoliceM cry Chase
Broad Street StroNcrs Gircn
Liccly Dircrsion While Man
Elldcs Capture.

Tho most surprising excitement that
Strollcrs on Eroad Street OF a element
SUNDAY afternoon have had in many a
good week occurred yesterday about :,
O'Clock. when the COPS chased speed
iu.. soldier up Eroad street The sol
divv--ai least half tho people said hc
had ON a uniform-was driving :, large
V.N up the street at - rate not alto
Ecth"r proper in the sight Of the law.
tie had Hat tire on the front right
wheel that wohhled i'm 4 drunken
ecstasy on the asphalt Just as he
reached Fttth stree, his Nat tire came
on aud followed his speeding machine
across Broad AS lie turncd down Fitih
TO cludc the policemen. II fell in front
or Il street car.
The soldier. riding on tho rim kept
hitting it up" and MAS soon out Of
$ Chit NJ least 500 people coming from
every direction soon collected at the
corner Of Eroad and Filth. with a smile
OF excitement. whats happened" or
They didn't get his number" or
Mint this grand" or Which way did
he So@" was on tho lips of everybody
in the jam. 1t seems that the missing
man escaped \ good tire may be
worth moro than fine for speeding.
The side Of tho Aleu- & G!ntcr tobacco
warehouse at Seventh and Cary streets
proved capable Of stopping the speed
ing soldier when Eoodly part OF tho
rolicc Department. including Captain OF
Detectives \. s. WriSht. failed. The
speed artist, when arrested and taken
to tho Second Police station. lucidly
told tho desk sergeant that nc didn't
know he was driVin. tho car when
tho side Of the warehouse stopped the
car tho Camp Lee boy was taken into
custody hy Captain Wright. Sergeant
Tinslcy and patrolncn sharp. Tyler.
t;albrai;h and Goodc who had been
pursuing tho young man over his devil
Gus route in automobiles.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-18
BANK FINDS MANY SIGNS
FOR GREAT COMMERCIAL YEAR
February Trnde Letter of American
National Bank IIns Optimistic Tone.
Forecasts Commercial Activity

General trade conditions as forecast
IN the monthly letter issued by the
American National tanli for the month
oil February bear marks that are hope
iul and few that are depressing.
The letter issued by the bank calls
attention 10 conditions in this way
Among the hopeful signs OF tho
times commercially and financially arc
more money in circulation; fewer
business failures; larger dividend and
interest disbursements; heavier lum-
bcr production; Increased coal ship
mcnt8; large crude oil output: and an
increased area Sown TO winter grain
crops. Each of these things viii play
its part in improving general business
conditions and in the Steadying Of com
mcrce The negative factors in bust
ness are. primarily. lack Of ships for
export business ana for the movement
OF the army; railway congestion due
TO heavy traflic and bad weather: small
building operations; decrease in pig
IRON production, and excessively high
commodity prices"
The observations on which the let
ter is based are made throughout the
principal cities OF the United states
II il notable that business failures
for December numbered I0i" COM
pared with 1901 :; year ago. and ga
two years ago. The liabilities of the
failed concerns was nearly $4,000 900.
about the same as ono year ago. while
two years ago the amount was Sa3.-
D0.o0o,o0O. New Interpretations form
CD in December had "a capital Of s22l,-
100000. compared with 1895, 900. 900 in
December. 1916.
Tho consumption Of cotton for De-
ccmber was 1000 bales. compared
with $4,000 bales a year ago Stocks
of cotton in consuming establishments
on the first Of the month were I,577 900
bales, compared with 2,366. 600 bales It
year ago and stock in public storage
ana at congresses totalcd 3,S26.0O0
bales compared with i,i29.000 bales
year ago. There were 33.G49,0 900 cotton
spindl"s active during December. com
pared with "2,SG3, 900 active in peccm-
bcr 1916. Cotton Einncd from the 1917
crop to the first Of this month totalcd
Ip4'oOo0 bales, which compared with
ll.o"aoo6 bales I; scar ago and TO-
$4,000 bales two years ago.
The letter forecasts Il year Of great
commercial activity.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-18
FINANCE COMMITTEE
MAY COMPLETE HEARING
Discussion on Proposed 10 Per Cent
Increase in City Taxes May
End Tonight.
INVITE CITIzENs TO MEETING
Chairman IIirschbcrs Will Present
Figures From Administrative
Board, and May Attack Especial
Privileges" Granted by Council.

Many Of tho conditions which led the
Council Committee on Finance to
recommend a higher tax rate III liich-
inond for this year arc expected to be
explained tonight Il: The public hear
ing on the tax ordinance. All citizens
who desire 10 appear before tho COM
mittcc have been invited :. attend the
meeting tonight which is expected TO
close the hearing. Various city officials
viii also appear before tho committee
and explain why additional appropriate
tons are necessary for the operation
Of their departments.
We want all interested citizens to
attend tho public hearing" sad Colonel
Barton II. Grundy, chairman Of the
Finance Committee. last night. There
was largo attendance OF Interested
citizens on Friday night. and VIC hope
they VIII return to the second hearing.
We also want auy other citizen who
desires to be heard TO come forward
We arc seeking the views OF the COM
nunitE. and are extending this invita-
~
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-18
HOWARD BANKS, FIREBUG.
CAPTURED AFTER CHASE
Arrested Mt Seventh and Cary Streets,
and VIII BE Returned TO In
sane Asylum To-Day.

After enjoying a brief vacation from
the Petersburg asylum where he had
been confined since 1916. when onvictcd
OF inccndiariSm. Howard Banks pyro-
maniac. who made his escape Il few
days ago, was captured last night by
fdtroim"n 9. y. JENNINGS. OF the Sec
ond Police District. Jennings will ge.
the tive days vacation offered by chief
Soweli 10 the officer making the arrest
of tanks
During the interim in which he was
out of the asylum, from which he made
his escape in the early hours OF last
thursday morning. Banks. using the
alias Percy Christian. had been en-
ploEcd as a butler at 300 East Grace
street. About o'clock last uimht ON
Ger Jennings noticed :; chase in which
the parties were TWO colorcd men. At-
tf"ctcd by this. the patro!man also be-
came Il hur@ucr. and overtook the men
near seventh and Cary streets
When Jennings came up. the pur
SUING negro explained that he had been
searching for Banks for the authorities
IT the institution from which the fire.
pEE escaped. Banks WAS then put
under arrest ana taken to the Second
Police station. The Petersburg au-
!h"r!i:cS have been notified, and lac Will
he taken back 10 that city to-day.
During 1916 Banks kept the Police
and Fire Departments on the julnp by
causing fires in various parts of the
ely. The explanation which he made
af;or confessing TO having started as
many rs sixteen fires Was that he
liked 10 sec tho fire engines going
along the streets. When placed ON
'Ai - the IlustinG# Court he was
.'ni To The asylum at Petersburg as
ing unaccountahic for his actions
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-18
WILL ARRIVE FEBRUARY 20
hcN. Findiny Gibson. Now Pastor OF
trace street Baptist Church,
TclcGrnphs Members.

The congregation OF the Grace Street
BAPTIST Church received "a telegram
'atcrdaN from Rev. Findiay Gibson.
I" towing Green, Ky. the church'a
'eW pastor. announcing that he would
arrive in Richmond with his family
on February IS. lie will assume his
rev duties on March l. and will preach
DIS first sermon tho following sunday.
'omniitc" WAS named following
'ac morning service yesterday 70 APP
pEonf'atciy welcome tn" new pastor to
].ichmond. The committee is now
making plans for IL formal reception
TO h" rendered the pastor The first Iccl.
after he takes charge of the church.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-18
III, Price az Hogs.

- -, ~ .Fp'Iti"N I'r"s,
WAfiiiNIToN February little
govcrnmcnt-nMc price OF sia.5o Der
hnndrcdwcisht on hogs at the chicago
market viii continue 10 be enforced
by the TODD administrations i, was an.
noumccd tonight Claims that tho fig
urc was incGuitah!c wcrc retu,od, an
administration statement said.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-18

'1IN '|IcrIi AIIrcd IT. NcDOWcll will
PROBABLY he forced to postpone the
work Of swearing in members Of the
,Iutor Park company Of tho Home be
tense League Of Richmond as special
polio" officers, which was scheduled to
tax" place tonight. The special meet
ing Of tho Common Council will pre-
vent Tho City Clerk from performing
This work Mr.. Mcdowell has made
plans To swear in members OF tho High
.nrd PARK and Barton Heights COM
pauJcS tomorrow night.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-18
IithStiIDERG MAY ATTACK
COZ NCILS ESPECIAL PRIVILEGES"

So far as is known only two city Of
hcers Will appear before tho commit
tee tonight They arc pr. j. a. g.
Chandler. Superintendent of Schools.
ana commissioner John IIirschbcrg.
chairman OF the Administrative Board.
i'r- chandler Will support the proposed
increase in the salarics OF school teach
CTS US an absolute necessity If tho
standard Of the Richmond schools arc
TO DC maintained and the services OF
inc prcscn: teachers retained
In official circles ii Was ;n,in,a.o6
!ast night that Nj. Hirschhcrg would
MAKE strong talk to the committees
nc VIII present certain figures il was
said, showing the cost OF oper,tinc ~
various departments under the Slocr-
VISION OF the board under war condi
tons, and why tho additional ,nnrn
priations arc necessary. NJ ,J,-.h
pcFS IS also expected to Present figures
showing the saving to tho city as tho
result of tho boards manaccn,cn, of
It's administrative business.
* Is not Improbable. it was stated
way MI HirschberS will discuss wha,
' ms spcciai privileges" and wha,
ANIMATION OF these 'priyilcScs" wound
mean TO the city in Increased revcn,,ns
ne charge was made last night in Ger
.d'n quarters that If the Special nrivi
IcScs were abolished the CITY would
hot ne forced TO increase it's tax rate
al this time. The increased rcyonr.s
would be sufficient, it was assorted IN
onset the additional expenditures norcs-
sarE this year because Of increased cos,
WIDE DIFFERENCE IN CHARGES
TO toNSt MERS or CITY WATER
IN this connection special reference
was made to the charges for city water
lhuiFldual consumers pay slightly more
'"ah IL cents per 100 cubic feet i; was
stated while several manufacturing
pants USING thousands of gallons OF
water dail%. obtain their supply a;
shShtly moro than . cents ucr 100
cuhic feet. The actual cost o: water
TO the city At the spigot is 81 ii &c be
slightly more than : cents.
Ihere Was some criticism made OF =
plan by which the Individual consumers
pays TAR more than the actual cost OF
water. while Wholesale consumers. in
direct contrast, pay less than the actual
cost.
The Finance Committee expects to
complete its public hearing on tho tax
matter tonight, and Will immediately
begin its work on the 1918 budget.
which was rccommittcd with the tax
ordinance. There is urgent need for
the passage Of the appropriation ordi-
nance. since al! municipal work is be-
inE delayed by The absence Of funds
The committee VIII hold its regular
meeting Tomorrow night, and ii is
probable that a part Of tic committees
time Will be devoted to the budget.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-18

This morning at II o'clock tho e1c-
cutivc committee OF tho Y. W. = a.
viii meet in the association building.
North Fifth street.
The vocations committee Of the Y.
W. c. \. viii hold it's February meet
inE az I:i1 thih afternoon.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-18
SUNDAY "sING" PACKS
CITY AUDITORIUM
Community Song Service for En-
listed Men Draws Record
breaking Attendance.
FINDS WAR ENCOURAGING
Dr. Douglas Freeman Declares That
FOR First Time the Allies Are Iic-
ginning to Win the Wnr---Praiscs
patriotic Spirit Of Richmond.

Doubts as to whether Hchm ond pco-
pic would go TO the city Auditorium in
inc same spirit which has inspired
literally thousands to flock to John
Marshall High School TO the sunday
sings vanished before tho crowds
winch hitcd every available seat i'll the
auditorium, in tho balcony, ana on
tho stage yesterday afternoon.
The seating capacity Of the City Au
"itoriuni is 1000. and numbers OF pco-
pic had to stand toward the close OF
the sing. which is an increasingly
popular form of 4 community song SER
vice held under tho auspices of the
Richmond Commission on Training
Camp Activities.
Rev. ii. u. {. Machlachlan. d. u, pas
tor OF the Seventh Street Christian
Church. who has been largely interest
Cd in the Richmond commission since
ITS inception. delivered the Invocation.
Following the usual preliminary song
service led by an orchestra OF many
pieces, assisted by members OF nearly
all the musical organizations in tho
city under the direction of Walter L.
Mercer.
Former Lieutenant Govcrnor James
Taylor Eliyson introduced Dr. Doug las
:. Freeman, ono OF RiChmoud's most
versatile" public speakers.
Or. Freeman was erected by APP
piaua". and he found his audience pc
culiarly responsive to tho appeal which
he strongly stressed i'll tho course OF
his addrcSs--that tho great body of
american people. who were not yet at
tho front or i'll training camps. must
he mobiiizcd into an army OF sacri-
lce"; that tic soul OF tho American
nation would ultimately lind itself in
~ nd No
ger Of relaxation in sclf-restrain,. and
bitterly arraigncd the Stacker of either
sex who was not willing TO make per-
sonal sacrifices to win the war.
SAYS AMERICA Is BF:GINNING
TO WIN THE WAR
pr Freeman declared that. for The
first time since America entered the
war. With full knowledge of recent
cvents. and an absolute understands
ing of conditions At home aud abroad
in spite of discouracing signs. vari-
ously Interpreted. he was able to say
Thank God, we are beginning To win
tho war"
Or Freeman was frequently inter
ruptcd by the contagious applause
which swept the large audience in
fun accord with the spirit Of the pa
triotism which inspired the speaker to
declare that while the conclusion OF
the war might be postponed indefinite
~ or II might he "sncedcd up" by the
scit-imoiation OF the American people
that nothing really mattcrcd, except
10 crush out the spirit of Prussianisul.
Icy the grace OF Cod" said Dr. Free
man. as long as the blood Of our IA.
theirs flows through our veins. there is
no other altcrnat!vc-wc must win the
war
The speaker paid 10 Richmond
glowing tribute for the patriotic spirit
the capital has manifested since Amcri-
CO entered the war. AS the capital
city Of the Lost Cause, this would he
expected Of Richmond, he said, else
We arc the unworthy sons Of our sircs."
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-18

TOLEDO, OHIO. February l1.--.Four
n"rsons were killed when an automo-
bile was struck by a train here to-
night. Two more arc reported dying.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-18
CHARTER AMENDMENTS BEIoRE
GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO-NORRuIN

Action upon the petition and the
ruction resolution is desired before the
earring tomorrow in the General As
sambly. This is desired primarily,
However by those supporting the Coun-
CTS charter amendments whilo the
sponsors Of the CITY Hall petition"
are taking no part in the fight. Tho
latter declare that the Council must
act on the petition sooner or later. nd
arc confident that the special election
VIII set at rest all charter reform
activity.
IN certain quarters doubt WAS cx-
pressed las; night If tho Committee on
Ordinances would get a quorum this
afternoon. Two members Of tho com
mittce have a previous engagement,
While another member OF the commit
tee declared that he would not vote
upon tho petition until The Attorney
General had given tho General Assem-
hly his opinion in the charter change
controversy.
in the meantime, Richnond's fight for
barter reforms becomes moro complex,
aul the inal outcome is problcmatical.
should there bc delay by the Council.
thcrc Is talk of nandanus proceedings
10 force the consideration of the petit
ton Tho general belief last night.
however, was that this step would not
" necessarily Sli'tt t'tI' NbS - H'Hi' '
To settle the matter at the earliest;
possible moment. The regular meeting
of the ordinance Committee will be
hold Thursday. when the petition Will
hc considered II lent the committee
falls /. Quorum this afternoon.
City Attorney Henry l.. Pollard is cX-
rrctod to attend the meeting Of the
ordinance committee to-day ana cr-
plain i'm dc,al mis- opinion. which was
'Trl ,yitl Nh, committee last week
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-18
MANY RErURTs OVER FtTE.
or RltUNnNn'S QUARTER NH.

Three members Of tho Richmond dele
TaIuu signed Eichmond's bill 'hv re-
Guest when il was presented in the
General Assembly and have not an
bounced what position they will take
IN the matter In the meantime the
-Nttorncy- General has bcen asked for an
opinion 10 clear up certain points i'm
ne general laws ana Constitution which
certain members of tho Legislature be
l,ovo ray ana confusing. Reports as
q" tho fate OF the local charter amend
""nts have been numerous Tor the past
l'ro days.
Vigorous cnor, was made last week
go call a meeting OF the Ordinance COM
'",,tce for Saturday Afternoon. hut sew
'+ll members were unable 10 attend.
r'rl tho movement was abandoned Et-
"ts TO call this special meeting were
Hdc after reports had boon circulated
mat tho committee. because it failed 4
quorum Tuesday afternoon, was intcn-
innally delaying the consideration Of
,'e charter petition. The meeting for
to-day was then arranged. and Pres
idcnt Peters agreed to call a special
meeting Of the Common Council
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-18
COMMISSION WILL CONTINUE.
CARD RI:t uHD Of PURCHASERS

According To the announcement al
Mr.. Hiair. the card affidavit system VIII
not be wholly abolished. but such parts
not included in tn" recent modiiicatiu ION
VIII remain in force. 1t Will be ncc"s-
SarE tina: a record he kept showing that
a consumer Qualiiicd 10 secure tho coal
makes oath To tic effect that not moro
than three days supply is on hand
when tn" fuel is ordered IL MAS
pointed out further that consumers arc
not required TO purchase a ton. but If
they prefer they can continue TO pur-
chase il in smaller quantities
Chairman Blair has laid considerable
emphasis Oh tn" Importance Of tho con-
tinuanCc by tho dealers OF the non
preferential police OF filling order.
orders handed to dealers Viii. as usual.
he attended TO in thcir rotation IS filed.
The patriotic co-operation manifested
50 far by tho coal dealers Of the city
has proved most effective. and has mo:
with tho hearty approval OF tine fuel
commission.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-18
LIFT RESTRICTIONS
ON HARD FUEL TO-DAY
chase Anthracite in Amounts
of Ono Ton.
FILL ORDERS IN ROTATION
Fuel Commission Will Continue Ali
dar;t Card System for the Protcc-
lion Of Richmonds Coal supply.
Dealers Show Co-OpcratiUn.

Anthracite restrictions OH household
crs laid by the local fuel commission
two weeks arc will he lifted to-day to
the extent OF permitting any house
holder to obtain this fuel in ton lott.
where formerly u half-ton was tho
limit. regardless Of whether a furnace.
hot blast stove or crate is in the house
where tho coal is intended for consump-
ton.
The Official modification Of the exist
ing rules. published yesterday morning,
was reached after various conferences
of the ;ucl commission with representa-
tircS OF the twcnty-fouv local fuel
dealers. Several days OF mild weather
and the daily receipt IN tho yards OF
the dealers of favorable quantities "f
anthracitc questioned the advisthiljty
Of continuing further the discriminate
ing and advancing policy. it was
concluSivcly shown that tho restrictions
had. in their enforcement OF two weeks.
produced such results as furnished Suili-
Gent Justification for their removal.
In summing TIA" main effects caused
10y the laying Of the rules. Chairman
y. Bcirnc Blair. Of the fuel commits
sion. said that the purposes had been
Gully apd rratifyin-lv realized. Hard
ships, he said. naturally fen greatest
on those VIII" wcr" prohibited the coal
for latrrbc use whom Il Gratc happened
to hc in a remote part OF the same
house