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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-03-13
LARGEST HOSPITAL FOR
CHINESE IN FRANCE

What optiuist generation ago
would have thought that backward
China would have n hand in the set
element of world war. But China Is
having very important role In tho
great war that is just being brought
to a close. Not as soldiers-fighting
men--hut as laborers behind the front
tine trenches. And Just SO many al
~ troops have been released for
CVer duties. Practically one hundred
and fifty thousand of these coolies
have been transported by way Of the
Suez to France. This work has been
done under the direction Of the
British government and church mis-
sionaries. Among these missionaries
are many of the Methodist Episcopal
Church. South, which is Just finishing
The details OF its campaign to secure
s35. 900, 900 to further work OF the
kind that is being done In France by
education and direction.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-03-13
IS|Nh FE|hERS MAKE
+. APPEAL TO HTUh

h New York, March 12.--Ardent Slim
Teiners put their mark on City Hall
park today In twelve-inch letters
they chalked appeals to Mayor Hylan
on the walks leading to the front door
and the rear portals OF City Hall. The
mayor and thousands OF workers
stopped to read. Among the appeals
we're the following:
$3.50. 20 spsrxx ~ =
erty,
.'My country aiid appeal to you to
give your liberty to ours"
II am Irish, and liberty speaks for
me-"
II speak for my blood: my blood
speaks Tor liberty"
Simiia - scriptions were found on
the side Hks in other parts of the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-03-13
CHARLES LEE ASKS FRIENDS
OF CONrEDERACY TO TALK

Charles Lee. OF Oliver, La. Con-
federate veteran. wants a pension but.
alas. he has no papers to prove his
statement that he served in the Con-
federate army Postmaster Hay T.
Thornton has received a letter from
him begging him to find some one in
Richmond who knew him in the army
and to request old friends of his to
make the statement that he was in tho
army SO that he may obtain his PEN
sion. Charles Lee says he was wag-
oper In the Bacon Quarter branch OF
the headquarters train under william
Matthews. Dudley Gillian, Jim Gillian,
and Major Archer. Among the Rich
mond men he was associated with
were Westler Johnson, Newton John
son. Kenny Willis and a certain Moses
the Prophet.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-03-13
virginia HOSPITAL
PATIENTS TO PAY FEE
Director r. O. Levy, q Department d
Public Welfare. Would Assess
Persons Able to Pay.

Director OF Public Welfare e. G.
Levy presented the detailed budget Of
his department before the finance
committee OF the council last night.
Other departments will be heard from
Friday night at, another meeting. The
h,eas.nr IA S-..as. A..Go ssssiSt5 = III,
come UP on some day next week. and
it is expected that DR.. J. A.XC. Chsnd-
Ter, superintendent of schools. will be
present.
The department OF public welfare
includes the health bureau. street
cleaning. charities, hospitals, markets
and the city employment bureau. The
comm ittee on finance had q full at
tendance and heard every detail of the
directors plan Of expenses, and with
many questions went over the whole
departmental budget.
In comparison with previous years
the budget OF the various bureaus
showed slight increase In some de-
tails and in others decrease. Among
the things which will cause extra ex-
pense II passed by the committee arc
such items az a 5000 increase in the
paw of the chief health officer, the
purchase Of an xray OUTFIT for Vir-
ginia hospital at $1,000, the purchase
OF a new ambulance at $4,000. and
the purchase Of ten mules to replace
superannuated animals now with the
bureau Of street cleaning.
Major Levy was on his feet for
nearly three hours. explaining the diff
ferent items which came up. As his
reason for wishing to increase the sal
airy to be offered a new chief health
officer, he mentioned the difficulty OF
getting a good man for less than S.,
500 a year After query by Coun-
Gilman Fred Powell. DIR. Levy stated
that he had plans by which the Viz
ginfa hospital could gain a little rev
enue FOR the city by charging patients
who were able to bear a part Of the
expense OF their treatment: alec thai
he considered proposing an ordinance
whereby lic<nseg from the health bu-
reau might be taxed s1.00 year fee.
Before the present budget has been
completely dealt with II Ii probable
that extra city revenue will be coll
lected in a great many new ways
which will not be felt by the city a.
la whole. Alderman Joseph K. Pow
ers and others are Interested In pass
ing city legislation which will relieve
the city from an extra tax burden by
taxing special things, such as aaso~
line distributors. show cases. building
permits and other things from which
other cities gain revenue.
Members Of the chamber or com
merce committee on finance were al
the meeting last night. They were a.
follows: III. w Rountree, T. NJ. Car
r,ngton. John X Branch and W. r,
Dabney DIR. y. r. Anderson and
other representatives OF the civic asso-
ella. lion were present also.
DR.. ]. A. c. Chandler, superintend-
ent of schools, and Albert H. Hill. AZ
present acting superintendent. were
ON hand. bu. the question OF school
finances did not come up for want OF
time.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-03-13


4hM4 suggested for the shores Of the
4rdan elles.
Leave Altoona to Hamburg.
fhe Temps suggests that the north
m frontiers OF the new states be fixed
I'll & Danish piebfscite. while the
oth4rn boundaries would extend az
~ q the old frontiers OF Holstein
IA Lausnnurg, Including Lubbock,
III t1avinx Altoona to Hamburg. The
I14DoaA~ Eontfnues:
HhA independent new states should
III pl@ced. like German Austria, under
~ gpArdtanship OF the league of ma
4nne. Tho KEEL canal. like the Alpine
1nouAHes. would thus be guarded
ntnFt any enterprise by German mil
z&e16jh-" The Temps asserts the pop
T. kfl0as in question have the same de-
~ - Independence now that they
r. 1864.
q = believed the entente intends
af1AG 9 separate republic along the
kSi1x. valley NJ a buffer between
I 41o and Germany, which would
- placed before the choice to
/ &eouAtry II wants to adhere as a
ri state.
ok in1rsssicn prevails In weil-in-
~ circles that the Poles will re-
~ ~ 1hoAv1Dtula valley. with the sea-
Il 0Anzig, while eaEterA Prussia,
Ko6Alesberg. will be organized
8eonarats state. In other quar-
ri = believed. however, that the
gue6s Of war damages, when
~ Nod. will give an impetus to the
on% movement In Germany,
W1uld undo Bismarck's great
eaN1ug Berlin alone liable. 9th
Nm posted on German AFFAIR
thak German unity will survive
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-03-13

tnas amount. BY all means save the
million and make provision to meat
me conditions imposed by the govern
ment."
Is UP TO DAVIS.
Representative Edward r. Fuller
don't know how to answer IL 7
am not sufficiently familiar with thu
SITUATION to voice an opinion at the
present time. However. I am per-
fectly willing to comply With the ror-
ernor's wishes In the matter. II he
deems It wise to call a special session.
tnen 30 well and so good. IT'S up 20
tne governor. He IL the man TO de-
eide the whole proposition. a,
sure the members Of the eenefAI
assembly win do their part"
Representative James p. ,yonea-sT
am in favor OF calling a special aas-
sion. don't see any other way In
which we can procure the federal ap-
preparation. Four million dollars ia
great deal Of money, and the state
cannot afford to lose It,"
Representative A. o. Roechen-
First OF all. am in favor of good
roads. \ am willing to 20 10 any
length to serve the state. II the gov
ernor calls an extra session there IL
nothing for the general assembly To
10 hut to obey. The matter N All
imperative one, and I don't see how
y can wait for the next regular $685.
sion OF the legislature. / am In favor
of any legislation that means rood
roads with the least possible delay. l
am In favor of any reasonable effort
to get good roads. II the governor
decides to call special session Of the
legislature. / will gladly give ND every
minute Of my time. II It 10 true that
a million and a half dollars depends
upon the calling Of the proposed spe-
riai session of the Legislature, then II
Is the mart OF wisdom to call IT,
CARRfN01ON SETS EXAMPLE.
Representative r. w. Carrineton--
Il am not well enough vsrsed On the
subject. but II II 10 important that q
special session OF the general assembly
be called in order to enable tho state
20 procure the four million dollars ab-
prorrtated by the government, or any
considerable proportion Of Il, then I
am In favor OF an extra seasion. Not
only that. but /. for one, am willing
20 give my services during the extra
session without any conisderation
whatever, and I think out-of- town
representatives should bo willing to
come to Richmond during the short
time that will be required to pass leg
isiafton to enable the state to ret the
FEDERAL appropriation and be sAtlsffed
- their transportation ID paid. IN
other words, think they NhOuId b.
wfliin1. In nm emergency az tlala kind,
~ fordgo the per diem Se1nuneeA ttoa. :.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-03-13
RECORDS or FORMER BIiUEs
WANTED FOR HISTORIANS

Historians OF the loAth ammunition
train, who were formerly the Rich
mond Bluea. have sent to Richmond
for information concerning the mem
bers OF the Blues in the world war
who were sent to other camps, COM
panies, or were commissioned and 20
left the original group. All such men,
whether in the service still or back
In civilian life, are asked to write to.
First Lieutenant Sheppard Crump,
104th ammunition train, U. S. A. P. o.,
1855. American Il. f., France.
Men are asked to give their rank,
period of service in the world war.
service with the Blues, dates Of pro-
taJaasn, Woa ~ Y j - y - % fs,'s' -.
full namesf Residence, age and any
bther information which would be uses
full in writing the history Of the Blues.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-03-13
Richmond Delegation Favors Extra Session Of
Legislature Only if Such Action Is Essential
Assembling Of General Assembly at This Time is Necas.arv
to Obtain Federal Good Roads Appropriation it il Part
Wisdom for Governor to Call soon Concensus Of Opinion
of Local Lawmakers

A roll OF as many Of the Richmond
delegations in the state legislature al
could be reached by The virginiar
yesterday developed the fact that TIM
local representatives are. to a man. In
favor of the calling OF an extra SEES
sion of the general assembly to enact
legislation which Will enable the state
to obtain $4,000 :, appropriated by
the federal government for good roads
In Virginia. million and a half OF
which will be available by June 80
provided this state matches the appro-
priation dollar for dollar. II II In found
Imperative that such special term be
called
However. each Of those approached
by a virgtnian reporter declared that
only in the event that II 10 found
necessary to call . special session
would they be willing to SO on record
as urging or even favoring such ac-
ton. The concensus OF opinion was
that II III. federal appropriation could
be saved without going to the neces-
sity and consequent expense of calling
sion. then II would be a waste OF the
states money to hold the extra term.
Those whom The virginian was able
to reach yesterday afternoon and even
ing wero state Senator Louis r. Wen-
denburg and Representation Edward
r. Fuller. James r. Jones. A. ..
Boschen and r. W. Darlington. In-
curry at the office OF Representative
James Fl. Price ELECTED the informa-
tion that he was out Of town and would
not be back until tomorrow. DiliEent
and repeated inquiry both at the office
and residence Of state Senator James
r.. Cannon proved unsuccessful.
SERVE WITHOUT PAY.
Representative Darlington su9Eest-
ed that the lawmakers come to Rich
mond for the extra session. II special
session is deemed necessary. without
pay. except for transportation and
other reasonable living expenses. He
declared that he would be willing TO
give as much Of his time a. would be
found necessary to the business OF
enacting legislation which would eua.
BILE the state to obtain the federal Ap.
preparation, without expectation Of pay
and and that he felt that .other MEM
hers of the Richmond delegation, who
would be put to 40 expenses whatever.
would be N'iing TO do the earre thing.
REPRESENTATIVE Fuller took the same
View of the matter as did Representa-
tive Darlington.
The EXPRESSIONS obtained by The vir-
gilman follow:
State Senator Louis R. wendenhurg
III n means the saving Of a million
dollars which the United States gov
eminent is willing to gfve US. then !
an heartily In favor Of calling an ex-
ira esssion, although n Will cost the
state : great sum. Hut II meAnD
money Ven spent = u msAns sartng
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-03-13
PETITION REDFTELD
TO REDUCE PRICES OF
ROADWAY MATERIALS

George T. Coleman, state highway
commissioner, as chairman of tho
national association of state highway
commissioners, yesterday wired high
way commissioner throughout tho
country as follows: Wire Secretary
Redtield at once urging on him the
Importance of giving consideration irtt-
mediately to the reduction OF. prices
on road materials"
Action OF Commissioner Coleman Is
|considered peculiarly apropos in view
OF existing agitation respecting federal
OF moneys to this state
for road and highway improvement.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-03-13
rr,es .. HEAD Of Honman.. slayer.

Prizes On Head Of Honman's slayer
Especial to The Richmond virginian. }
Petersburg, Va. March 12.-Rewards
amounting to s4o0 are now offered for
the arrest and conviction Of the muir
derer OF Herman Hoffman. whose body
was found lying In a neighbours field
In Dinw iddie county on March s. The
county authorities and by the Bricklay-
ers' union, Of this city. OF which the
murdered man was a member.
Although the local and county police
are running down every clue that
might lead to the arrest OF the MUIR
dersr. no arrests have been made and
the case 10 bafiins as whom the body
was discovered.
san IN Arns Of Morpheus.
W. r.. Hawkins. thirty-six years old.
white, Of 143 Terrace avenue. the only
person in Petersburg suffering with
'1ethargic encephalatis." remains In
about the same condition az for the
past five weeks. He Is a patient In
Petersburg hospital HIS condition
shows no change whatever and his case
In being studied by local physicians
and army surgeons from Camp Lee.
No other cases Of the disease have
been reported to the local health au-
thefitiss and Il Is believed that the
snalady will not he endemic.
BaaS0et Contractors.
Last night at the Hotel Petersburg
tho Office employees, and superintendents
Of the John T. Wilson Construction
company, contractors at Camp Lee. ten-
dSred q banquet In honor Of the presi-
dent Of the company. John T. Wilson,
of Richmond. vice president: Samuel
verveer. and secretary and treasurer
J. r. OtGrady. The affair marked ces-
sation Of the work OF the company at
Camp Lee and was attended by more
than sixty employees. Major William
McSeott presided and favors. In the
form Of poems written by . member Of
the office force. were distributed.
Mistaken For nuFglar-shot.
David Pare, prominent colored un.
dsrtaker Of this city. who was taken
to be . burglar last night and shot ana
seriously wounded by John Anderson.
coiorsd. lies In Crowder Memorial hos
pital today in critical condition. He
lost his left eye. being shot. In the
face with load Of birdshot.
The police received word that q man
had been shot on Union avenue and,
upon arriving at the home OF negro
woman named Clarke, they found Page
lying In the front yard. suffering from
gunshot wounds about the face and
arms and In 4 serious condition.
Anderson surrendered himself to the
police. saying that he shot Page. whom
he mistook for a burglar. after he had
gone to the rescue Of the Clark wo.
man. believing that burglars had en-
tered her home. He II IT liberty On
bAsas DsAdihG cuteom4s ~ - ceoe.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-03-13
FREF EXCURSIONS UT RHINE
ron DorGfIRoYs IN GERMANY

According 20 a letter received ia this
city from w. A. Mehegen, who has
been handling express for the Y. NJ.
c. A In France for the past year. there
are daily free excursions for the
United States soldiers up and down the
famous River Rhine. These are given
by the Y. NJ. c. A.. tho criticism of
which Mr.. Michigan resents in his com
munications to friends here. The Y. M.
c. A. also conducts free eating places
for men on leave IN Coblenz, Germany,
wherf he ~ now stationed. He says
sotnetimes 300 meals are served a day
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-03-13
Mcguire HOSPITAL NURSES
HAVE RETURNED FROM FRANCE

Nurses who went overseas with the
MCGUIRE hospital unit landed in New
York yesterday. with the exception OF
rfty, thirty Of whom volunteered for
longer service and twenty OF whom
wero ordered TO remain In France.
Miss Ruth Robertson. formerly head ri
st. L,ke's nursing force and In charge
Of the nurses Of base hospital unit No.
IS. was among those who returned
Miss Emma Broadus. also OF Richmond,
In said to be in the group. DIR. Stuart
Mcclure Ii in New York and welcomed
the nurses.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-03-13
Mrs. Morrull Leaves.

Mrs. +. p. Morrell, whiloni, secre-
tary to Colonel Charles r. Kelley,
Executive secretary Of the state coun-
|cfl of defense, has resigned that
position and will rejoin her husband.
an officer in the United States navy,
who has been called TO New York
city. She has been succeeded by Miss
Olive Parker. Mrs. Morrell was one
of the most valued members of Colo
mel keiley's' staff.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-03-13
BELT FILLED WITH LIQUOR,
COAKLEY is ARRESTED

Wearing a life jacket" containing
twelve pints OF whiskey. Sam Coakley
was arrested as he was alighttng from
train at the Chesapeake and Ohio
Railway station last night by Officers
Deoppe and Brown, OF the First Police
station.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-03-13
Petersburg
NOTICE:

. In case OF any failure on
the part OF Petersburg sub
scribers to receive The Rich
mond virginian promptly and
regularly they are requested
TO call Russell A. Parkinson.
agent, phone 1861, Peters,
burg, who VIII see that all
such complaints are proper
ly attended to.
Mr.. Parkinson desires to
have, on file the names of a
numb Der Of reliable boys who
would accept positions as car
Tiers when the first vacancy
occurs.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-03-13
ROYAL ARCANUM To AID IN
GETTING JOBS FOR SOLDIERS

Supreme Regent c. Arch williams, OF
the Royal Arcannm, has issued an Ap-
peal to tho 10000 members to assist
in finding positions or giving positions
IL II be in their power. to men In uni
form when they return from servlcA
and receive their discharges. He urges
them to give employment especially
to the $500 Royal Arcanum members
who were in the service. Returned
members are asked to inform the So
ciety when they return and are ready
for positions,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-03-13

A motion for Judgment was filed
against Rufus Owen, yesterday, by
the Broad Street bank, involving the
sum of $4,000. d statement that the
case by attorney for the plain1If.
Hill Montague. alleges that the de-
PENDANT by signed agreement Is re-
sponsible for debts of the recently
insolvents Model Garage corporation to
the extent of $4,000. The indebted
ness of the latter corporation in the
Broad Street bank totals $3.50 more
than this amount, 1t is said.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-03-13

Friends of A. Roberdeau Holderby,
III, formerly OF Richmond. whose FAM
lily now resides at Hon AIR, will be tn
terested to hear that he has been pro-
NOTED to captain. He 10 in the marine
corps and has been post quarterma ster
in New London, Conn. for several
months.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-03-13
Community Chorus r

Community Chorus Rehearsal.
The community chorus, which is
being organized under direction OF
Prof Walter c. Mercer. will meet FOR
rehearsal in John Marshall high school
auditorium tonight at 3 O'Clock.
Twelve hundred have been enrolled In
the chorus
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-03-13
VIII Render Opinion To-day.

Attorney General John K. Saunders
announced yesterday that he would
today render decision in the matter
of mooted exemption of employees of
railroads and other public utilities
operated by the government in the
matter Of payment of incSsne taxes.
The attorney-general anticipated his
opinion by declaring that such en-
ployes are not exempt from the pay
ment of such taxes.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-03-13
State Buys Century Bonds.

The board of directors of the state
Isinking fund yesterday purchased cen-
fury bonds at $3.50 and interest to
the amount of $4,000, according to
made by Second Audi
tor Roswell Page.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-03-13

SorSt. Va. March 1.-THE
% supervisors have ordered
nyealth's Attorney Edward
~ ~ the toll house on the
II Clifford ROAD either publicly
nfely. Supervisor L. r.. Parr.
osNppatntsd committee to dis
- tall gates IN Elon ana CIV
1seG. The csti1ens living In
DA horhooA near Five Forks
ahat tAat branch Of the
~ seAA ~ bnilt ~ soon A.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-03-13

The Church Hill Medical society will
meet this evening at $3.50 o'clock in the
homo Of DR.. J. r. Blair. 300 East Broad
street to discuss Chronic Neohritis."
Papers are to be read by DR.. u. A.
Hord and Dr. Lorimer James This Is
the semi-monthly meeting.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-03-13
CAPITOL NOTES.
Lupton In washington

S. L. Lupton. of the state corpora
ton commission was in Washington
yesterday In connection with several
matters affecting freight rates.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-03-13
Obituary


Mrs. Josie X. Edwards died last
night at 1880 o'clock in her home,
303 North Allen avenue. She Is sur
vived by two sons--Vernon l.. and
John X Edwards; two brothers--Paui
and John L. LaTouche--and one sis
ter. Mrs. Francis William Latimer.
Funeral arrangements had not been
perfected at a late hour last night.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-03-13
shoemaker In Hopcwe,l.

o. l.. Shewmake, counsel for the
state corporation commission, was In
Hopewell yesterday representing state
interests in bank matter in the one
time powder city.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-03-13
Governor in Hamlpton.

Governor Davis was In Hampton
where he delivered an address yester-
day.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-03-13
AMERICAN

tconsirued from Page one.)
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-03-13

Funeral services for Mrs. G. r. Dud-
Icy, twenty-five years old. wtfe Of
George T. Dudley. will be held this aft
ernoon at o'clock from her home. go
West Twenty-hrst street. Mrs. Dudley
died Tuesday afternoon.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-03-17
Willard Dempsey Fight
Creates Wide Interest

no misgivings as to the total gate
receipts. Rickard bases his confid-
ence on the theory that the country
is ripe for championship contest in
the heavyweight division and he be-
lieves that the returning soldiers
will be very eager to witness the
fight Hundreds of thousands of
Americans have learned to box, as a
direct result of their war training,
and Rickard points out that these
men will not only want to box
themselves but will also be keenly
interested in the sport from the
viewpoint of the spectator This cir
cW stance, coupled with the fact
that the best men in the heavy
weight division have been idle for a
long time. leads Rickard and others
to believe that the big bout will find
popular favor.