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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-05
FLAG PRESENTED COLORED
7. M. C. A. AT CAMP LEE
f"lors GIFT of Petersburg Negro Citl-
ncns-Addresscx by Mayor
md Others

Especial to The Timcs-Dispatch.1
CAMP LEE. July 4.-Onc OF the prin-
held at Camp Lee to-day. was that
connected with the presentation OF tho
Tag to the colored soldiers at the
camp. The colors were presented to
Y. NJ. c. a. No. SO. whose secretaries
arc all negroes and who serve tho mem
bers OF their race at the camp. There
arc moro than 5000 negro soldiers in
this end of the camp and tho majority
were present at the exercises.
The nag, the gift OF the negroes Of
Petersburg, was presented on their be-
half by Mayor Robert Gillian. Of that
city. Mayor Gillian stated that he took
pleasure in representing his fellow
citizens. They are my friends and l
feel highly honored to present to the
Army Y. NJ. c. A. on behalf of the
Khaki Club of Petersburg. the symbol
OF the nations spirit of unity"
The flag was accepted on behalf OF
the Y. NJ. c. A. by Lieutenant Harry l..
Heurick. His was an eloquent address
in which he reviewed the part the negro
has played IN all OF our wars from the
Boston massacre, when one negro was
killed, to the present struggle that they
are now patriotically making in the
fight against the Hun.
NEGRO PHYSICIAN MAKES
ABLE PATRIOTIC ADDRESS
DR. w. +. Clark. negro physician
OF Petersburg. made an able address
hllcd with argument loyalty and pa
triotism for the work that tho negro
is now accomplishing In the war. lie
oomplimented the men on the oppor-
trni;y tor service that they now have
and which they are now meeting
Secretary J. w. Seabrook read the
address or President Wilson to the
four-minute men.
While the flag was being presented It
was unfurled by young negro women
from petersburg, and during the excr-
cises was held by them. Solos were sung
by Miss Gwaltncy, of Petorsburg
Mayor Gillian was presented to the
audience by Professor C;ricc. of the
Bishop Payne Divinity School Pro-
lessor Owens. of the Virginia Normal
and Industrial Institute, was chairman
OF the committee arranging the details
OF the presentation and Professor
Sounders is secretary OF the Khaki Club
OF Petersburg. under whose auspices
the flag was presented.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-05

New York banker. and member OF the
war Work Council: 4. II. Whitford. Of
Ruffalo. director OF finance, and Ar
thur NJ. Cotton. director of boys work.
were on their way homo from Atlanta.
where they attended conference rcla-
tive to the aprortionment of funds for
southern cities in the autumn cam
paign.
James T. Catlin. Jr.. president of the
local association, and Edwin Kettle.
local secretary, met them at the train,
and were given Mr.. Motifs word that
he would try to secure date for Gypsy
Smith in Danville for one day during
the campaign. Gypsy Smith conducted
revival here several years ago.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-05
Bristol Food Administrator Omit,

BRISTOL. VA. July Al. T.. Moor
man. who has been food administered or
Tor the past several months for Bris-
toll Tenn. Va. announced yesteria
that he had Ned his resignation viii
rood Administrator Fl. r. Sproul of
Virginia. and Dr. II. A. Morgan. of
Tennessee. Mr.. Norman is head Of tho
Norman Motor Company. of this city.
and he stated that his resignation was
necessary because he could no longer
give the major part OF his time to the
duties OF the office at the expense OF
his husiners. which is his only source
OF income.
His successor has not been named.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-05
Gipsy Smith Coming Ami,

DANNlll.E. VA. July .--Ginsy Smith.
the celebrated English evangelist. who
delivered series of war speeches II,
Northern cities recently, and who re-
turned 10 the front. is coming back 10
Hherica next autumn in order To help
,hc l. VI. 1. A. go over the top IN
its annual campaign for funds This
was divulged here yesterday bv John
x. Mott. general secretary Of the In
ternational committee. who passed
through Danville with party OF mon
prominently connected with the or.
eanization. The party. which included
George w. Perkins. che well-known
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-05
Speaking in buckingham.

Especial TO The Times Dispat
bUCkiNGilAM COURTHOUSE. VA.
July Congressman H. -. Flood and
". W. Hubbard each addressed n Iaru.
assembly here to-day. Great cnthusI
as" was shown every time the wal
WAS mentioned Mr.. Flood told his
hearers that we would surely win IN,
war Ut might take longer than wa.
anticipated. but success was certain.
mat our forces would finally march inio
Berlin and plant The American banner
in the Kaiser's yard.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-05

CHARLOTTESVILLE. VA. July a.
Lieutenant Norborne II. Gray. of Louis
willie. Ky. reported by General Per-
shing as killed in action. was an alum
nus of the University of Virginia, class
OF oS. He was son of Norborne r..
Gray. OF Louisville, and spent two
sessions at the university--l9O6-leo
and l9o7-1eoS. After leaving college,
he entered the employ OF the Peaslee-
Gaulbert Company. paint manufacture
crs. of Louisville. and in 1913 attended
the commencement at the university
Last year he entered the officers train
ing school at Fort Benjamin Harrison
Ind. where he was commissioned AS q
second lieutenant. and assigned to tie
United States reserves, Company IT,
Twenty eighth Infantry. While in col
lege he was known as "Hoggy" Cray.
Glenn Goodman. of Cumberland, Va.
mentioned as severely wounded, was a
member of one of the ambulance units
which left the University Of Virginia
last summer for France He is a ma
tive of buckingham County, and is
twenty-five years OF age. At the time
he enlisted in the ambulance unit he
was in the employ OF the Motor Sales
Company. OF this city.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-05
Bonrd Fleets Professor Duncy,

WINCHESTER. VA. July 4.-The
city school board unanimously elected
Professor Hugh =. Duffcy principal of
the local public schools. succeeding Pro-
lessor Newton d. Cool. who resigned TO
become member OF the faculty Of the
bridgewatcr College. in Rocking h a M
county. Va. Professor Duffcy. who has
been vice-principal several years. is a
graduate of Randolph Macon College.
Ashland. Va, and Columbia University.
New York. He is n son of the Rev.
DIR. J. w. Dufrcy Rockville. Md. and a
brother Of John Humhird Durcy. the
grand opera singer
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-05
Two New V. ". !. Gcn.r,,.

LEXINGTON. VA, July 4.-ln the
list OF United States Army officers
recommended to President Wilson by
General Pcrshing for promotion to the
rank OF brigadier-gcneral. there were
two graduates OF the Virginia Military
institute. They were Colonel Samuel
d. Rockenbach, who was graduated
third in the class of 1889. and Colonel
Richard c. Marshall. Jr.. who was grad
ua.cd second in the class of 1895. Both
Of them were assistant professors and
also served as commandant at the In
stitute after graduation before entering
upon duty as officers in the United
states Army.
Work on complete roster OF Vir-
sinia Military Institute men now In the
army. navy and marine corps Is near
ing completion. This will be VAL
nahle addition 10 the alumni history.
which Is being complied by Colonel
Joseph r. Anderson. historiographer Of
the institute.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-05
Cnnt sunpIr t;nnurh Cur-e..

DANNll.LE, VA. July i.-Dcmands
FOR city current in Danville arc greater
now than ut any other time since the
municipality undertook the production
OF current. This is due largely to the
uncertainty OF the coal supply and dis
trlbution during the coming winter
Many local factories have already
abolished their own steam plants and
are using city current. realizing that
there is little danger in public utilities
running out OF coal. and thereby safe
guarding their own interests
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-05
Member of state Health Ro,ra

DANNlLLE. VA. July i.--Governor
Westmoreland Davis has appointed DR.
Thomas w Edmunds. OF this CITY, ia
fill the unexpired term OF the late DR.
Lewis b. Harvie on the State Board
OF Health. DR.. Edmunds, who is a
throat specialist. Is native of Hall
fax County and has been practicins in
Danrilie for tho past ten years. TIC
was educated at tho University OF
Virginia and won his medical degree
a, the College of Physicians and Sur
Econs at Baltimore. He is member
OF wcll-known Virginia family, his
father. DR.. T. w. Edmunds, practicing
medicine in this section for many years.
He was for two years attached to the
Chase City Sanatorium.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-05

z 9ORASjE VA. July l-The need Of
u b ouSes open TO the friends Of our alb
ssent boys, here TO preserve the letters.
Etcords.S and all associated with them.
sKas first felt and zcaiousiy worked for
fby Ida aCave Voolfolk. daughter Of a
conspicuous as orator. scholar
kard dSSotion 10 the Lost Cause.-The
Bnemory3 of whose heroes he strovc TO
Always n friend 10 the
sfrfendless, She passed from the limi, cd
ispheresof social demands 10 become "a
prominent actor in the Red Cross SER
vice. 1T was her zeal that raised suiii
Esient FUNDS TO equip young woman
lin this home service work. In this
tsAme .home her last hours we're spent
FryinEsto add 10 its comfor, and beauty
RssEe d1e6 before the completion OF her
work but in grateful recos
her noble endcavor, the new
k1onie swill he "A memorial to Ida Cave
sM oo1fpIk
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-05
Ask New Steamer Li,c..

WASHINGTON. July 4-nstablisb.
ment of additional ship lines from New
Orleans TO South and Central America
ports was yesterday urged by Senators
ports was to-day urged by Senators
Tansdell and Guion, of louisiana ut a
conference with representatives of the
Shipping Board
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-05
Dnnville Hnn PPoyyIcr.

DANNILLE. VA. July 4.-Thc police
here arc searching for midnight
prowler who has caused considerable
anxiety in many peaceful homes during
the last few nights. There are five
cases SO far reported to the police OF
man with f,ashlight who has been
seen by the terrified inmates of some
houses going through the lower rooms.
i wo houses were entered on Rodcn-
hizer street and In another case $40
was stolen from n pair Of trousers in
mans room.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-05
will Retain contro, Of puI,m,n,

WASHINGTON. July 4.-Thc railroa i
administration will retain control of
operations OF the Pullman Company
and It's cars. This became known to-
day when 1t announced that its eight
hour regulations. made effective for all
railway operating employees would
not be extended 10 Pullman portcrs
maids and conductors. Tho order ex-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-05
Aviator Killed.
tBy Associated Press.

DALLAS. TENAS. July 4.-Lieuten-
ant Frederick r. Clements. twenty
five cc Readvi!le. Mass. was killed at
Camp Dick. Dallas. at O'Clock to-
day when his airplane crashed to earth
in n J00-foot spin.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-05
Arrives snfelx Orernen..

DANVlLLE. VA. July 4.-Private in
formation received here brings word
of the safe arrival abroad Of Rev
James Emerson Hicks. d. D.. pastor
OF the First Baptist Church. who vol
unteered for service with the American
Y. NJ. c. a. overseas forces few
months ago.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-05
Whitmcn Lead, in En,i.,mc,,.

pANFlLLE. VA. July i.--Whitmell
township OF 900 people in Pittsy!
vania. claims the palm for enlistmcnts
IN me United states Navy. During tho
past fcw weeks no fewcr tbnn ION
!"unS ncn OF this locality have offered
thClr services, ana have hncn ncncm,nh
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-05

WINCH ESTER, VA, July 4.-While
me supply OF Pennsylvania anthracite
coal VIII be greatly curtailed In thts
Sectloh, arrangements have been made
WIN state Fuel Administrator Byrd
WHEREBY Winchester and other towns
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-05

plains that provisions are made for
these employees to sleep on their runs.
Wage increases TO these Pullman ON
ployecs will total sl.75O.0OO year.
There arc $4,000 OF them. but all Will
not participate.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-05
Lenvc. DnnviiIc Church.

D.ANVILLE. VA. July 4.-Rev. Victor
V. Mcclure. pastor for tho past two
years OF the Second Baptist Church.
has accepted a call to West Durham
y. c.. and he will leave here on July
10. The congregation has appointed
II committee to secure a successor
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-05
Ismploy. Colored Me..enx.r nnx.

Employs Colored MessenEer boys.
DANVILLE. VA, July 4.-Owing to
the difficulty in securing white boys
as messengers. the local branch Of the
western Union has employed a stan
Of colored boys who now answer all
calls and deliver messages. They all
wear regulation uniform.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-05

"TRUIT-HEARTs" WHEN MOTORING
When motoring don't forget to carry
along box Of "Fruit-Hearts." tho OK
quisitc candy covered fruit favored
Chewing Cum. All dealers-5c
Made by Frank H. Flcer CORPORATION.
Philadelphia.
ADV.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-05

in this part OF the state requiring hard
coal for domestic use will be supplied
with Virginia anthracite. That variety
Of anthracite has been used with some
degree OF success. and further expert
ments are being made this week By
dealers with view Of relieving the
indicated shortage of hard coal from
the Pennsylvania fields.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-05
Lump of Ice Often
Saves Babys Life
Work of Ice Mission in Heated
Months Makes Its Appeal
10 An.
to AL.

Whilee Richmond is responding mob
ly to the call Of the starving mothers
and starving children of Belgium, and
to the various patriotic calls to buy
Liberty bonds. war saving and thrift
stamps. it must not forget that form Of
charity which begins at home.
Through the long hot days and
longer nights OF July and August the
Ice Mission ministers to the poor of
Richmond i'm silent and unobtrusive
fashion. alleviating suffering and in
many instances saving life. Ice is dis
tributed in tho families of the sick or
where there are little babies. Cards
calling for ice are distributed by the
visitors OF the City Mission and the
Instructive Visiting Nurses Associa :
ton. Mrs. T.. c. Boiling has for sew
oral years had general supervision OF
the work of the mission. contributions
for which should be sent to The Times
Dispatch and will be promptly ac-
knowlcdGed in the columns OF this
paper.
Contributions for the Ice Mission
were received yesterday as follows:
Geo. w. Rady .................s loo
II lciit 0.UU
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-05

also said that nc had been taken pris-
oner and inoculated with tuberculosis
germs after which he made his escape.
He stated that he was on lccturing
tour raising money for his race in
Palestine
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-05

l9sDAHVILLE. VA. July 4.--AlOrtal!ty
FtAtisqcs In Danville for the month Of
Hume are higher than for several months
EsRst. sUndertakers have until the 10th
koNse1d in their certificates and some
have got been filed. The records show
that forty-two died here last
[TiontlL
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-05

Catholic Auxiliary Working Hnrd.
Splendid work is being done for the
comfort OF the nations fighters by the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-06-30
ALLIED SOCIALIST
VIEW Of WAR AIM
VOICED BY SPARGO

NEW YORK. June Con the eve
OF his departure for Europe with a
mission of ''pro-wsF Socialists" John
Spargo, a former member OF the ex-
ecutive committee of the Socialist
party. repeated his views on militant
socialism and outlined what he ex-
pected his mission to the allied coun-
tries TO accomplish.
Mr.. Spargo desired 10 make II plain
that the mission Of which he is a
member was financed by members Ct
the Social Democrats League of
America, men and women who with
drew from the Socialist party because
or its attitude on he war A few
unattached pro-war Socialists" also
aided in financing the expedition,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-06-30
ENVOY TO PANAMA
MAY GET.U. S.ARMY
PATROL ABANDONED

lAmerican Minister to Panama
Arics discussed with the State De
pArtment yesterday the vexstious
HeobIem involved in American army
IAtrolling at Colon and Panama
That his talk may have some effect
q causing abandonment OF the pa
3ol was the suggestion of interna-
ttonal observers afterwArd.
aPress reports that a protest against
the patrol Was on its way were not
yerifed by departmental advices,
tAough It Is considered likely the
hottest should arrive soon.
4 Establishment OF the patrol was
dfdered by the War Department on
Friday after consultation with the
safe Department
1t was feared. according to officials
HEe, that grave disorders might re-
e,rft from the present political situa-
ton in the Canal zone, resulting from
q postponement of the elections Ithere
Ut for June 80.
The United States n acting fully
within its rights, established by the
tfSaty of 1904, it was declared. That,
G'saty permits American cooperation
- maintaining order when the local,
governments at Panama and Colon.
nd It impossible to do so themselves,
POtHtoes are perishabIe-eat the
oDd-Gop nHSt-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-06-30
LARGEST AMERICAN
PLANT FOR LOADING
SHELLS SOON READY

After six months work. the Gov
ernment's largest artillery she'll
loading plant is nearly complete. the
War Department has announced.
When the machinery begins to
grind. the great plant Will turn out
$1,000 loaded shells daily. it was de-
clared. The plant covers $500 acres.
A small city. sufficient to accommo-
date several thousand workmen. had
to be built on the New Jersey tract
before the she'll plant could be con-
structed- Scores of dormitories will
house the munition workers, who
will soon begin to fill shells for Per
shing'S army. Munition work has
already begun in some departments
OF the plant
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-06-30
DESERT OVER CHARGED FENCE

PARIS. June 3o-New barbed wire
fences. one of which is charged with
electricity. have proved Intellectual in
hindering German soldiers from de-
sorting across the frontier into
Switzerland, says a Havas dispatch
from Basle- The German military
authorities have attempted to remedy
the evil by canceling all leaves of
absence and special privileges for
soldiers hailing from Alsace-Lorraine.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-06-30
IMPORTS OF TANNING
MATERIALS RESTRICTED

Tanning materials have been placed on
the list Of restricted imports. the War
Trade Board has announced.
In the future. no licenses for importa-
toni of tanning materials will be issued
for One remainder Of the calendar year
1878. except for shipments by rail from
Canada and Mexico. or for certain ship
1915 except for shipments by rail from
a convenient port where loading can be
done without delay.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-06-30
CHASED BY MOB WHEN
MISTAKEN FOR GUNMAN

LANCASTER Pa, June 5o.-Isaac
Good. a wealthy manufacturer Of Eph.
rata narrowly escaped mob law near
here when. believing he was Alfred LAM
ger. a New York gunn1an. thought to
have committed crimes in this vicinity
a mob chased him. Good had lost his
way and aroused suspicious by his &C
tons. He was rescued by the State
police.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-06-30

POtHtoes are perfshabIe-eat the
d.Gop AREG
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1918-04-18
To Support French Orphan.

A called meeting of the Woodmen
Circle. Holly Grove 251. was held at
the home of Mrs. Ruby Higgins, Thurs
day afternoon. April llth, to discuss
how we might best use the Grove funds
now in the Treasury.
1t was decided that we buy a $50 00
Liberty Bond and support French Or
phan for one year, as in this way we
can best show our patriotism and loyal
ty to our Government just now.
After the business session we We're
served by our hostess with delicious an
gel food cake, Strawberries and whip
ped cream We left feeling that we
had spent a profitable afternoon and
used our Grove funds to good adyan-
tage Clerk.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1918-04-18
To Hold Primary School
Election.

At meeting of the Democratic Cen
trail Committee of the City of Dermott.
held on the 10th day of April, 1918, the
following resolution was passed:
RES0LNED:- THAT a primary cleo
ton be held in the City of Dermott,
Arkansas, on Thursday the twenty
fifth of April. l9ls. for the purpose of
nominating two Democratic candidates
for the office of School Director of the
Dermott Special School District
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED
That copy of this resolution be pub
lished for two weeks prior to said date
of said election in weekly paper pub
lish within said special school district
Harvey Parnell.
c. G. Nielsen.
Henry Caster
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1918-04-18
DENTISTS URGE
MILITARY
TRAINING,

The Southeast Arkansas Dental So
ciety. which closed meetingtast week
at Pine Bluff. adopted the following res
olutions which We're en1rsed by the
president. Dr. C. t. Mayfield. and by
the secretary. DR. W E. Hutchinson
Whereas. The lowering trend of vi.
tally among our people, the absence
of respect of law and order. the failure
TO comprehend the obligations of cti-
zenship, and the necessity to provide
for the security of the nation require
constructive action and
Whereas, The world war has drawn
attention TO these and other weakness
es which have gradually developed in
the efficiency. solidarity and defense
of our people. and the military training
camps have afforded convincing pop
ular demonstration of their value in cor
recting these weaknesses through proc
noting the physical and mental regen-
Grafton of the young men. through elm.
mating class Misunderstanding. through
creating a sense of mutual responsible
ty; therefore. be il
Resolved. That the S. T. Ark Dental
Society pledge its earnest and unquali-
fed support to secure the enactment
of federal legislation providing that the
million young men. descendants of all
races and nationalities. who annually
begin to share in the government Of the
United States, shall first have at least
six months intensive physical and mill
tary training. That the training shall
include such opportunity to learn our
language and our ideals of government
as is consistent with making the alert.
broad gagged. self-reliant and red
blooded Americans which the country
needs for its future progress and de-
Tense; the training to begin as soon as
the environments are conveniently av-
ailable for that purpose.
Be it further Resolved, That the
president of the society appoint com
mittee Of three to give effect to these
resolutions by urging the support Of
the senators and representatives from
Arkansas for universal military training
service and in reqesting the members
of our profession, throughout the I'm
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1918-04-18
Mrs. VIII Hammock Dead

Judge j. II Hammock and f. G.
Hammock and family were called to
Monticello the first of the week to at
tend the funeral of Mrs VIM. Il Ham
mack, who died in sanitariam at
Monroe. La, on Saturday night Her
husband is the son of Judge Hammock
and tn only brother of E. g. Ham
mock.
Mrs. Hammock had recently under
gone a surgical operation, but was con
valescing and was supposed to be out
of danger, when on Saturday she sud
denly became worse and died in less
have the sympathy of many friends here.