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The Washington times., 1919-09-06

Fourth Anniversary.
At me Second Baptist Church. the
Rev. Howard l. Smith will observe
his fourth anniversary as pastor Of
the church.
The Rev. William r. Flanagan, Of
the West Washington Baptist Church.
win observe his second anniversary.
The Rev. Preston A. Cave viii be in
his pulpit at the II Street Christian
Church
Page NICK. Etchison. Of the Y. NJ. G,
A., viii speak at the Lincoln Road n.
z. Church in the evening.
An address will be delivered before
the B. Y. P. U. OF the Second Bap-
tist Church by the Rev. d. A. Tedder
at .. N.
C. d. B. King, president-elect OF
Liberia, and Mrs. King will worship
at Mt Carmel Baptist Church, at II
o'clock:
At the mems class Of Calvary n. L,
sunday school, Fl. 8. Ridgely. OF the
Department OF Justice. wilI speak.
The Associated Bible Students will
meet at the Pythian Temple at ]
o'clock.
The Rev. DR.. George A. Miller. OF
the Ninth Street Christian Church,
will preach at the 4 o'clock open-air
service at Lincoln Park.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-08
FIGHTING CHAPLAIN
At CENTENARY CHURCH

Lieutenant James Riddick Laugh
ten. chaplain American expeditionary
forces for the past year in France.
will preach at Centenary church at
s:15 Sunday evening.
Chaplain Laughton served with the
Eightieth division in British training
area. and in the Argonne drives OF
September IS and through October.
Since Decembee he was post chap
lain of Forwarding Camp lie Mans
area. American embarkation center.
Chaplain Laughton went over the
top with his men. lived their life in
the trenches. on the battlefield and In
the damp dugouts, and was under
German shell fire for months. He
ministered to the wounded and dying.
working with the stretcher bearers.
and every burial performed by him
was under shell fire. His narrow
escapes from instant death were mir
1culous on several occasions. at one
time being made the deliverate tar
get of a German shell fire. he twice
succumbed to broncho pneumonia. but
made rapid recovery.
Lieutenant Laushton's many friends
Will be glad to hear his message
which will be upon the subject, The
Gospel Under Shell Fire"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-08
ASK EMPLOYERS AID
FOR THE SOLDIER

Many exservtce men are being pro-
vided with good positions by the
Knights OF Columbus. whose en-
ployment bureau with Secretary John
M. Donahoe in charge. has been ac-
lively in operation at 71s East Broad
Street, This bureau Is conducted un-
der the direction OF the Knights of
Columbus War Activities Committee.
This free agency Is open to all return
ed soldiers and sailors.
Record Is made Of the capabilities
of each applicant for employment.
lie Is registered by the secretary and
effort is made Immediately to place
him in the position for which ne may
be best suited. Discussing the work
now going on. Secretary Donahoe
said:
We have large number OF I'M
skilled young men on our registra-
ton books for whom employment
must be obtained. The skilled and
experienced man is readily provided
for. but these unframed young fell
lows present a problem to be solved.
We can do II with the assistance Of
patriotic employers.
Most of these young men have
been deprived of the usual opportu-
mites for choosing vocation by
reason Of the service they gave their
country. Therefore they are entitled
to special consideration. We are
making an earnest appeal for the CO.
operation OF merchants and manufac-
turers who are in a position to offer
worl to the men who made 20 many
sacrifices when our country and our
liberty were imperilled. It il our
duty to care for the soldier out Of a
job. He fought for US over there
we must fight for him overe here.
I'VE have this to say to the EN-
ployer: We ask you to give us a
chance to help you. We have moth.
ing 20 sell The service we give i.
absolutely free to you. to industry
and 10 the man. The man we will ask
you to place in a Job Is worker
and is worthy Of your confidence a,
he was of the confidence Of his coun
try in its service. We ask only tina,
you give our reconstruction and en-
ployment service a chance to prove
Its worth. p"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-08
towns A|RPtAME NOW
LOOKS FOR DRIVER

Richmond air fans" will soon have
plane at their instant disposal. TO
hire for short sightseeing tours over
the city or longer jaunts into the sur
rounding country Kenneth II.
Chadick announced yesterday that he
had purchased fast Curtis machine
and was expecting to receive it within
week.
The plane VIII be parked" In the
large field on the hermitage road just
vest of the A, P. Hill monument and
will be operated every day after a
pilot is secured.
MIR. Cadick has received numerous
applications for experienced flying
men. but has not yet decided on a
chaueffeur. He has informed all ap-
piicants that no one will be considered
unless he has a record of 500 hours
in the air. One applicant is credited
with LOCO hours.
The plane Is a JN-4-D model with
Curtis OK motor, one Of the most
powerful types. Those who wish to
set "air wise" can arrange for a
f.ieht OF any specified number OF
minutes and It Is possible that a pas
senger service between Richmond
and Washington will be established
later.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-08
NAY RECOMMEND
REFORMS At STAUNTON

Report of the etate board of chart
ties and corrections. which has just
concluded investigation of the Vir-
ginia School for the Deaf and Blind
at Stanton. Is expected to recon-
mend several reforms. Among other
things, 1t Is expected that the report
will indicate that the present super
intendent. H. NJ. McManaway. better
qualify himself for the important Of
Ace he fills at the institution
1t was charged by the staunton
press that political considerations en-
tered largely into management Of the
institution. and II was more than
limited that similar considerations re-
suited in summary dismissal of sew
eral employees
Rev. Joseph r. Mastin. secretary of
the board, was eh2rossed yesterday in
putting the finishing touches to the
report. which is expected to go to the
governor within the next day or two
1t was predicted yesterday that
changes at the institution would take
place.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-08
CABBAGE GROWERS
LOWER THE PRICES

j. Frank Foushe. director Of tn
division Of markets Of the virginto
department of agriculture. has r.
turned 10 Richmond after . tour ~
Wythe and Smyth counties. where ~
studied the cabbage and rutah404
situation The cabbage crop, he eayqs
IL good in. the southwest and b ~
CT two weeks earlier than the averAEo
The movement was good Ut thu
prevailing price Of three cents "
POUND until the first Of August, afte3
which the price dropped to two anA
2 half cents a pound. Rutabagas arA
81 ling slowly at 81 to $50 the
hundred pounds. Apples are scafc4
II the cabbage growing counties an6
dealers are compelled to have Them
shipped in from valley sections.
Six wheat grinding demonstrations
have been given In the state In the
last week, the object Of the demons
STATIONS being to give dealers ana
growers a better understanding a.
government regulations for grading
and selling wheat.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-08
MAILS LOADED GUN,
MANY eggs DAMAGED

AS a consignment OF parcel poGl
packages was being unloaded from =
southern train, known as the Richss
nlond -Danville No. s. at Main-Streae
station, at 2:2s o'clock yesterday at
ter noon. a report which sounded like
the discharge of a gun occasiono9
considerable excitemont, especially ~
no one knew from whence the dis
turbance emanated.
Investigation revealed q sh01-p40s
died egg crate, containing several
dozen Of the hen fruit" The eggesl
or most of them. were literally
scrambled. Further Investigation dir
closed another package which 49,
badly punctured. Still further invea-
tieation finally brought to light the
cause Of the Ucubb.
| In shipping an automatic bre0cn-
loading pump gun the consiSnor for
got to unload tht weapon. When a
" as thrown to the floor OF the station
platform, 1t went off, with the -
suits already narrated. It II con-
sidered little short Of miraculous M
officials OF the postoffice that no ON
was hurt, as a number OF persons werA
in the immediate neighborhood.
| Shipping of loaded firearms c0n-
stitutes a violation Of the postal laN1
and regulations. according to A.
s.stant Postmaster Southwcrth. who
stated that an investigation would h0
made Not only is the shipper. bul
the postmaster receiving the tabooe0
| freight is guilty of violation
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-08
OLIVER J. SANDS IS
ELECTED PRESIDENT


Oliver J. Sands has been elected
president OF the Union Joint Stock
Land bank of Richmond. which wac
recently organized with $250.0o0
capital, Other officers are:
c, c. Barksdale, vice-president and
director
j. Elwood Cox, vice-president and
director
j. b. Finley. secretary and director.
Waller Aolladay, treasurer.
Other directors are:
Robert w. Winston. Raleigh. y. c.
George A. Holderness, Tarboro,
n. C.
a. W Mclean, Washington. p. c.
W, c. Wilkinson, Charlotte. n. c.
A. G. Myers. Gastonia. n. c.
]. A. Gray. Winston Salem, N. c.
G. f. Vaughan, Lynchburg.
Alvin r Embrey, Fredericksburg.
II. w. Rountree. Richmond. Z
T. S. Winston. Richmond a%
W. J. Parrish. Richmond.
The Union Joint stock Land bank
company was recently chartered b,
the government, under provisions oi
the federal farm loan act to make
leans on farms in Virginia and North
Carolina
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-08
.HAODOh TO RETIRE
FROM CITY COUNCIL

Although It Is perfectly legal for
the two newly elected members Of fhe
state legislature who are members OF
the common council in the city body
Councilman II. Gray Haddon yester-
day announced that he would resign
his seat in the council on January LIST,
1919. Mr.. Haddon said that he
would consider nothing else since
announcing himself for the house OF
delegates. but that several Of his clos
est friends had since urged him to
continue to represent his ward in the
council. He stated. however. that he
firmly intended to resign before ems
t. -ing into his duties as representa-
tive IN the house OF delegates.
Councilman Morgan X. Mills. Of
Jefferson Ward. who says he has not
fully made up his mind and will make
no final decision until the wishes of
his constituents in Jefferson ward are
conveyed to him.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-08
REV. |. ?. RICHARDSON'S
FUNERAL here TODAY

The funeral Of Rev. 2. Parker
Richardson, who died Wednesday
ni9ht at O'CLOCK In his home, 919
Second avenue. Highland Park. aged
seventy-one years, will take place this
afternoon at $3.50 o'clock from the
home. 1nterment will take place In
Riverview cemetery.
Mr.. Richardson had been III for
some months. He had not been en-
gagged in the ministry for the last
fifteen years. Up to Ave years ago he
vas engaged in educational work and
eyangelistic work in the Christian
church.
He was born in Louisa county and
graduated from the University Of Vir-
ginia. He later taught languages and
the Bible at Christian college, Lynch
burg, and was principal of Green Bay
high school. Prior to this he was
principal Of Louisa high school. For
a number of years he was engaged
In evanselistic and prohibition work
being an ardent prohibitionist
He Is survived by his widow, who
was Miss Campbell Walden, of New
Kent county. eight children-five
daughters: Mrs. Louis Smith, OF Nor
folk: Mrs. G. w Givens, Of Richmond;
Mrs W. NJ Brown. of Rural Retreat.
and Misses Mary F.. and Clarinda
Richardson. both of Richmond; three
sons: z. Parker Richardson. Jr.. of
Fowhatan county. F.. d. Richardson
and Algernon H. Richardson, both
Ct Richmond. and two sisters: Mrs
V. L. Perkins and Mrs. r. Fl. Ander-
son. both OF Louisa county.
He was a son of Benjamin F.
Richardson, who was prominent in
public affairs in Louisa county, and a
nephew of Major Andrew Richardson,
of Frederick's Hail. Louisa county.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-08
UNKNOWN MAN is
CRUSHED TO DEATH

Especial to The Richmond virginian.)
Luray. Va. August IAN I'M
known man was instantly killed BY
train No. l on the Norfolk md Wes-
tern railway. one mile north of Vesu-
vius, Rockbridge county. this morn
ing about daylight. 1t h not known
whether the man had fell TO sleep
while sitting on the track or whether
he was run down by the train. He
was horribly mangled. his head be-
ing severed from his body. Frag-
ments also Of tho latter being scat
tered along the track for hundred,
yards.
The engineer OF the train that kill
co the man did not know that ne had
struck any object until he saw the
body hurled under the wheels
From papers found on the man It
Is believed that he was OF foreign
extraction. He had one dollar and
twenty cents on his person.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-08
CARLOAD Of SUel|
CONES TO VIRGIN

The state OF Virginia has be4n
fered carload, Of sugar at ea14s
tho Louisiana committee OF the CM4
States sugar equalization board ~
telegram to the governor. which NI|
that the government has placed d IN
disposition OF the commjttee Afte&6l
carloads, approximately $500 barrel
tn be sold 1T 3e.Sz per 100 pounds n49
cash free on boar d New Orleans. Ill
board suggests that the Sugar ~
Llaccd nj points where II h me-
needed for preserving and has dsci6S4
t. distribute the fifteen cars one n
each Of the fifteen Southern states.s9 x 4
The governor wired in reply ~
structinG that the sugar be shippNM
here at once and distributed thrcMGh
federal authorities 80 that prompt ~
livery may be assured and the puK.
chaser may know comparative prices
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-08
TO RAISE $4,000 FOR
S0UTHS|DE HEROES

Every citizen of South Richmond
will be given an opportunity TO sub
scribe to the fund for the erection
Of a monument &c those boys Of the
Southside who gave up their lives in
the world struggle This Was defi-
nitely decided upon last night when
the finance committee OF the South
side Patriotic Memorial association
voted TO raise the money by a
thorough canvas and appointed fve
captains to supervise the work In
each voting precinct Of the Cum
munity.
Judge Ernest H. Wells, president
CT the association and chairman OF
the committee. presided at the meet
ing. The sum of $4,000 was fixed
a. the minimum goal, while as much
ever that amount as can be raised
will be used in making the monument
6 fit memorial to the gallant dead.
The following captains were ap-
pointed: For the NTH precinct j. L.
Redford: sixth. w. c. Pullian:
seventh. J. r. Robertson; eighth, J. c.
Blake: ninth, w. r, Bryce.
A full meeting Of the association
will be held at the courthouse next
Tuesday night, when the date for
starting the fifteen-day canvas will
be decided upon The captains viii
select ladies and gentlemen as .heir
assistants and the helpers will re-
ceive official instructions at this meet
ing.
Ten thousand subscription cards
have been printed and will be dis
tributed to the workers at the meet
ing Every resident OF the South
side will be seen personally and asked
fer a subscription. Plans for the de-
sign. size and location ~of the monu-
mi 9nt will be deferred until after the
campaign has been completed and
the amount Of funds raised aade
known
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-08
Obituary.


|. Following an Illness OF several
weeks. Patrolman Robert s. Davis.
of the second district. died Of typhoid
fever at s o'clock this morning at
the Virginia hospital, He was ap-
pointed on the force March l, 1915.
and UP TO the time of his death new
er had a mark registered against
him.
He was a good policeman and a
fine fellow" said Chief Sherry when
he learned Of the patrolman's death.
Davis was a giant in stature. and
Familiarity known as Jess Willard"
He is survived by widow. formerly
Miss Blanche Dunlavey. and an in
valid father. There are no children.
He was born at Martinsvtlle. Va. Sept.
Is; 1892.
The following policemen selected
by MIR. Davis when he was removed to
the hospital and realized that he
might not recover, will act az pail
bearers: Sergeant W. b. whitlock
and Patrolman Herbert Settles, w. e
Reese. T. G. Walton. e. r. Patterson
C.. c. Ford. e. C. Maloney and S. p
Flournoy. The funeral will be held
this afternoon at o'clock. with ser
vices at a3l West Franklin street
| which Is the Sunday school room OF
| Grace-Covenant church. conducted by
the pastor. the Rev. Myron A. Bogg
/ Burial will be in Riverview.
| Members of the Woodmen OF the
World, OF which Mr.. Davis was a
members are requested to attend the
| funeral.
| Captain q. W. Fagg
! Captain George W. Fagg, a widely.
known Confederate veteran and one
of the oldest Mason in Virginia, died
Wednesday night at o'clock in the
home OF his daughter. Mrs James r
Galloway, In Graham. Va. He was
! Sc years old. Captain Fagg Is surviv.
! ed By two daughters, Mrs. Galloway
| of Graham, and Miss Mae X. Tagg. OF
Roanoke. and four sons r. l. Fagg
of Blacksburg; c. r. and E. 8. Fagg,
of Cambria and j. j. Fagg. Of. Roa-
noke. His funeral took place at noon
at Fagg Station. on the. Virginian
| railway.
/ Mrs. Sarah Good
Mrs. Sarah Good. widow OF the
late Peter Good, died at four O'CLOCK
Monday afternoon at her home near
Grottoes from complication OF dis
eases. She had been In poor health
for the past several years.
The funeral was held Tuesday at
/ ternoon at half past four o'clock from
the home. The body Inferred at
Poin. Republic
Miss Ammo Eliza Wallis
Miss Anne Eliza Wallis, sister OF
! Rev. DR.. S A. Wallis. OF the Epis-
copal Theological Seminary. died to-
day at the home OF her brother. DIR.
A. w. Wallis, Pittsburgh. Pa.
The body was taken to Fredericks-
burg. Va. Thurcday where the burial
was made.
Miss Wallis II survived by three
brothers as follows: Rev. S. A. Wallis,
OF The Episcopal rhsologtcal Sami-
/ nary. DR.. a. w. wallis. ptttahurx
ma Dr. w. Jss Wallis, BrsyaFd. n. e.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-08
.POSLAM CAN
HEAL SICK SKIN
50 QUICKLY

Your urgent need for something,
right away, to clear unsightly skin. to
Real brok en- out places. to remove pim-
pies and blemishes. is splendidly met
in Poslam which drives away the very
troubles you are anxious to be rid OF
quickly. Soothes angry skin; stops
itching aggravation. Saves time.
money, temper. embarrassment It b
safe, easy to use and so little does
% much--because 1t il highly concen-
trated,
Sold everywhere. For free sample
write to Emergency Laboratories. 243
west nth st.. New York City.
N poslam Goap = = daily treat to
ferder akin - skin subject 70 erup-
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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-08

A great gathering OF Odd Fellows
and Rebekahs will attend the annual
picnic which will he held today at
Bcnsiey's park. In addition to bath
Ing, boating and other amusements,
an interesting program OF atheletic
events has been arranged by those
in charge. The children will indulge
in foot races as we'll as the men and
women both married and single A
and single men will take place. also
a race between fat ladies. Prizes will
be awarded to the winners Of the
various stunts.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-08
GOVERNOR N DEEP
AND SERIOUS THOUGHT

Although Governor Davis win mo-
commit himself AS to what action, II
any, he tntenos to take with regard tc
the high cost OF living problem in Vir-
Einia and in the cainratgn being waged
agatns. profteers and hoarders OF
foodstufrs. II was learned last night
from one who Ia close to him that he
Is. aud has been. giving the matter dear
and serious thnught, and probably
within the next few days. will issue a
statement bearing On the matter.
The governor. II Is said, realizes the
seriousness OF the situation and also
that relief OF some kind. and quickly
Is necessary. It is believed that he
will break his customary silence and
have something important to say bear
ing on the subject before many hours
pass.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-08
CR|T|C|zES STRIKE IS
TARGET FOR BULLETS


Especial to The Richmond Virginian. }
Danville, Va, August Out
spoken criticism of the strike of his
brother railroad men Is believed by
Charles Baker, engineer on train as.
to have resulted IN an attempt on his
life last night Baker was entering
Danville late last night when an I'M
known man fred three shots from a
revolver and disappeared behind a
box car. All three. bullets lodged in
the woodwork OF the cab in close
proximity to Bakers head. Policemen
are still conducting a thorough search
for the unknown assailant
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-08
DUNLEAvY RESIGNS
As SPECIAL AGENT

Inspector ". b. Dunleavy. OF the
state prohibition department. has
rendered his resignation to Commits
s;oner Peters. Mr.. Dunleavy. It was
said at the department yesterday. has
been absent on account Of sickness
for several days and. with changed
in enforcement Of the law.
which would necessitate his being
away from home the greater part OF
the time. he Is said to have preferred
to leave the departm ent.
Report that Inspector W. c. Hall
also had sent in his resignation was
denied at the department. DR.. Peters
is out of the city and Is expected
back today.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-08
Discontinuance Passenger Trains
4 Chcsapcnke e. Ohio Railroad.

Effective at once, following trains
tenn porarily discontinued.
Through train leaving Richmond IL
noon for Norfolk and Old Point and
local leaving Richmond 7 A. M. for
Newport News Local trains leaving
Richmond 7:35 A. NJ. and 5:15 p. NJ.
for Charlottesville and 5:15 p. NJ. for
Lynchburg.
Trains arriving Richmond from the
East s:35 p. NJ. and $50 p. NJ. from
Charlottesville 9;55. A. NJ. and 1850 p.
NJ, and from Lynchburg $40 A. NJ.
also discontinued.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-08
Lieutenant Walker Here.

Lieutenant Carl C. Walker. assis-
tant manager of the Vanderbilt hotel
New York City. is In Richmond on
business connected with his hotel
whicth Is very popular with Southern
people. Lieutenant Walker. was q
member Of the 111th field artillery al
Camp Mcclellan but later was sent
t. an aviation school and was a mem
Der OF the fiying forces in France.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-08
Opposition to Rewards.

London. August 6.-For the first
time in the history Of the British en-
pire = proposal. to grant certain
amounts OF money to the commanders
OF victorious British armies was chal-
ltnged In parliament today. When
the bill to reward Britain's army
leaders financially came up In the
commons. the Labor party challenged
It and introduced motion reducing
the amounts suxEested. The motion
was AefeatsA 1ex - ~ .l
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-08
Coleman on Jaunt.

state Highway Commissioner George
r, Coleman left last night for Nor
folk, where he was to address citizens
~ that city under auspices OF the
rooA roads committee OF the Nor
tolk chamber of commerce. on the
vubtect of highway Improvement
Mr.. Coleman will be in CORTLAND
today for a big road rally. Tomorrow
he will be In. stanton. where he viii
address the farmers union Of Staun-
ton and Rockbridge. He expects &c
be back in his once Monday.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-08
+SCHOOI@BOY FARMERS
INVADE CURL'S NECK

A number of school-boy farmers
have almost completely taken pos
session of the famous Curtis Neck
farm on the James river. The boys
began their course last Monday in the
seventh session of the free tractor
school operated by the Universal
Motor company. At the present time
there are nineteen enrolled for the
course.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-08
Represents Negro Church.

Hattie Flack. has been selected to
represent the Womans Home and
Foreign Missionary society OF the
IClay-Street Zion Episcopal church,
. eolored, at the annual convention OF
the society, which meets in Asbury
Park. N Y. this week She left last
night
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-08
Not in sympa,hy With Cons.

London. August s.-Thc trainmcn's
union late today refused to call a
strike in sympathy with the police
mems waikout.