davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-19
Today and Tonight
in Richmond

General Assembly in session Mt
State Capitol.
Concert by Moose Band. Moose
home. lOi East Franklin street, ut
$40.
Womnn's Missionary Society. mt
Grncc street baptist Church, =.
Snlc of Wnr Department surplus
food supplies mt post-onirc NIL dny.
Southsidc Patriotic Memorial Az
sociation, South Richmond Court
house, $500.
Mixpnh Chapter. No. 13c, Order OF
Eastern Star. Masonic Temple. 1O0
West BrOnd street. mt 7:+5.
MISUNDERSTANDING Masonic Blue
Lodge, No. 10. Masonic Hall, 1905
Enst Franklin Street. mt =.
Amity Masonic Hue Lodge. No.
20, Masonic Temple. 100 West Broad
Street, at =.
Stunrt Lodge. No. III, 1. q. q. T.,
500 Hull street, ut =.
Union Lodge. No. :. ]. q. o. r.,
Odd Fellows Homo. Grace and FOu-
shcc streets. Mt =.
Patrick Henry Lodge, No. I16,
I. q. %. r., 1894 Harrison Street.
mt =.
Lyric, 3:3O. s md 9:3O.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-19
WILL ORGANIZE NATIONAL
LABOR PARTY THIS FALL
Labor Organizations Representatives.
at Chicago Meeting Out
line Prosrnm.
CLAIM SIN MILLION MEMBERS
Resolution Adopted Indorsing Plumb
Plan for Operation of Railroads.
Will Invite Henderson, Britt sli
Laboritc, to Tour America.
tBy Associated Press }


CHICAGO. August IS.-A national
labor party will be formed at conven-
ton here in November as IL result OF
steps taken today at 4 conference OF
labor organizations representatives
OF several states.
y temporary executive commit &c
was named to call the convention on
the basis o: one delegate 10 each cen
in the United states. and one delegate
for every 500 members OF all labor
party groups and all local unions.
Formulated at the convention and de-
cision made as to what candidates
viii be entered in the 1890 campaign.
delegates are expected at the convcn-
ton. according to Duncan Mcdonald.
president OF the Illinois Federation or
Dor party. He presided at today's con-
ference.
4 resolution was adopted indorsing
railroads as advocated at the recent
committee hearing in Washing ton.
The new party will represent the
100000 members of organized LABOR
in the United states, and will have the
CO. operation of nonpartisan leagues
and farmer organizations in various
States" said Robert NJ. Buck. editor
Of the official newspaper OF the Illinois
party.
\ national lecture bureau commit
tee was named to arrange for the tour
British Labor party. in the United
States next October. 1t was announced
his lectures on the workings of the
British Labor party would oc factor
in strengthening the new party.
Members of the executive committee
are Max Hayes. chairman. Cleveland.
Ohio; Abraham l.efkowitz New York
Charles r.. Nuzun. Kansas City; NJ. T.
+. Rodriguez. Chicago. The confer
cncc concluded it's work tonight.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-19
CLOVER WORM RAVAGES
DECLARED EXAGGERATED
Investigator says Loss Not Near 30
Serious In North Carolina us
Reported.
Especial 20 The Times-Dispatch.


RALEIGH \ c.. August lS.-In con
trast 10 reports ;hat have been given
out OF ruinuus damage being done the
farmers n loss Of SOY bean. lima bean
corn and other crops by the green
clover worms in Eastern and Central
Carolina, word is coming now from
several Eastern Carolina sections that
the ravages of this crop pest are
greatly exaggerated. And there are
pleas that these publications are "a
detriment TO the best interests OF the
state.
one man who il travelling in,o
various sections Of the State reported
10 be Infected WIKI this pest writes
that he eNauincd several liclds In
Washington and adjacent counties and
found only one worm on a bean leaf
and none on corn and that there is
absolutely no evidence OF damage TO
the corn crop by these worms.
He says he found some fields of beans
Injured by the worms between Edcu,o,
and Norfolk. but Insists that the dam
age has certainly been greatly cNar-
geratcd. He found no dead bean plants
and saw many IA whicM ucw leaves
were putting out lie says spraying
the beans IL rapidly c'adicaliug The
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-19
CHAPMAN DECLARES KILLING
WAS WORK OF HlGHWAYMAN
Norfolk Youth Makes Good Witness in
Own Defense Against MUIR
der Charge.

NORFOLK, VA, August lS-Tcsti-
flying in his own defense In Corpora
ton Cour, today, Filler D. Chapman,
the twenty one ycar-old boy accused
of the murder Of Mrs. Jean SchwaD
on the might OF April 49, last. admitted
having Kissed and Rugged the young
woman on the night OF the murder, but
denied that there was any reason why
he should Wish 10 put her out OF the
way" lie had known her not more
than ten days, ne said. and took no
more interest IN her than ne did in
any other young. 'wo3lHn employed in
the w. T. Gra!-t 60 Norfolk store, OF
which he was assistant manager.
Chapman stuck 10 his original story
that The murder was committed by q
negro highwayman, bent on robbery,
AS he and the young woman were yralk-
ing along q lonely stretch o: Princess
Anne Avenue, which borders on al! old
humber of police officers who
were called 70 The witness stand today
merely told OF Inc nnding OF Mrs.
Schwab's body after Chapman him e!:
had given the alarm
in the main, their testimony was not
contradictory OF the story OF the mar
der as told by Chapman, and the opir-
ion among those who followed the
trial today was that the young mans
defense was considerably strength
ened by the evidence Of himself and
other witnesses
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-19
IMMATURE ALMANAC.
FAMED MACHINE GUNNERS
ARRIVE FROM OVERSEAS
Ninth battalion. Which Fought Unsup-
ported at Chatcau-Thicrry,
Lands in New York.
Inv Nssoclnteh prcss.l

NEW YORK. August IS.-The Ninth
MacHii.e-Gun Battalion. motorized the
ii:st un!i TO reach the Marine in July,
ifls. anu which, r.itnou: artillery or
.rian..y supper. hei,i the Chateau
Th!er-y bridges for twenty four hours
unt! re enforce .N.nts arrived was
among the cps which returned home
tocaN on the Transport AGamemnon.
orlnsinc from Erest the first OF the
Ih!-G Division.
This division of regulars whose
losses were OF the heaviest, originally
MAS commanded by Major General Jo-
sHpa 4. p:chran. In training at the
sine OF The second battle OF The Marine.
= a;teFward participated in every
Laalo- engagement Of the American
forces.
Divisional units besides the Ninth
Machine GunAers returning today in
Guided part Of the Thirty eighth In
;antrE The Rock Of the Marine" cited
~ ffeAcn and American commanders.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-19
besides the Ninth
HIGHER PRODUCTION COSTS
MAY HURT EXPORT TRADE
Britons fomnnrr Expense OF Manufnc-
turing With Other Countries md
Arr Worried,

LONDON. August !s-steadilv in.
creas'ng production COTS, due 10 in
creased .abor AMI higher prices for
r." materials. have developed the fear
,. Eng and mat british export trade
- suNer sever" Jolt. Il not serious
ihJuis. Comparison. are constantly
oe.nt made with foreign costs, but il
competition more than any other
Hir Auckland Gcddcs discussing in
n" House Of Commons the Effects ~
2 n caa"d Goa prices, compared British
'ai!ihg in the United States.
steer rails in England. he said. cos;
20 ton, While in the United States
ShlpDuildinS <S7."O and In the I;uiied
states $40 Crown bars were sIio :,
ton' as compared with the AMERICAN
,ve OF So'ou The spread IN pig
Ion! ne pointed out, was SO a ton. tho
hrItsn cost being $50 to the Amcri.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-19
Luther II. Harris.

,CHA KLOTI ESN1LLE, VA, August
iS.-Luther II. Harris. aged fftviwo
a retired farmer of Fluvanna County
died this morning at the home OF his
cello Avenue. after an illness Of seven
weeks. The funeral will be held at
: o'clock tomorrow afternoon from
mcnt will he at Cunningham Church.
Fluvanna County. MIR. Harris was a
son Of the late William Harris. of
FIuvanna County, and was unmarried
He is survived by three brothers and
two sisters. c. b. Harris. of this CITY;
W. c: Harris. of Newport News: r. w
Harris. Of Chester, Pa: Mrs John
Woodson. of Rockhsh, Nelson County,
and Mrs w. 3. Harlow, of this city.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-19
For Skin Made Flabby
and Wrinkled BY Heat

Sun, winds and flying dust often
cause squirting and other contortions
which make wrinkles. You can quick
ly get rid of every line, however
caused. by using harmless wash To-
ton made by dissoivins an ounce Of
powdered saxolitc in "a half pint of
witch hazel. The ingredients can of
course he had at any drug store
When depressed by the heat and YOU
want TO frcshcn up quickly for the
afternoon or evening, buthc the face
Tor Il few moments in the SaNoitc
lotion. You'll find this more refresh
ing than AN hours rest. It is fine for
overcoming that appearance Of nabbi-
ness so common in hot weathcr-Adv
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-19
Ugh! Ca|ome| Sickens;; Sa|Wates!
Please Try Dodson's Liver Tone
I sncere My medicine does not upset liver
and bowels so you lose a days work.

You're bilious. Your liver is slug
gish! You fee! lazy. dizsy and all
knocked out. Your head is dull. your
tongue is coated; breath bad; stomach
sour and bowels constipated. But
don't take salivating calomel. 1t makes
you sick: you may lose days work
Calomci is mercury or quick silver
which causes necrosis of the bones
'Calcmcl crashes into sour bile like
dynamite, breaking it up. That's when
you feel that awful nausea and
cramping.
If YOU want to enjoy the incest
gen.!cst liver and bowel cleansing you
ever experienced just take a spoonful
Of harmless Dodson's Liver Tone to-
night. Your druggist or dealer sells
you bottle OF Dodsons Liver Tone
for few cents under my personal
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-19
Mrs. l.. T.. Beddow.

ny ftI-II I-.o ' IIIIII., ' a., August
lS.-Mrs. L. T.. Beddow aged twenty
four. died suddenly yesterday after
noon at her home on South Fourth
street six days after leaving a local
hospital. whore she a;i been under
treatment for some time The funeral
Church At 4 o'clock Tuesday afternoon
She was daughter of Mr. W. T.
Slaughter, of Gordonsvillc. Besides
her husband. she is survived by four
brothers and four sisters. G. NJ and
Harry Slaughter. OF Gordonsville; T.
l.. Slaughter. of Baltimore: v r.
Slaughter. of Newport News: Mrs w
II. Jenkins. Of Mineral: Mrs. NJ. O. Til
man. OF Richmond; Mrs. NJ +. Watts
OF Norfolk, ana Miss Vera Slaughter
OF Norfolk
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-19
COOPERATE WITH PAL MER
Indorses Suggestion
That states Aid Him to
Reduce II. &. l..
fRv Associated Prc@.N

WASHINGTON, August 1S.--.Attor-
ncy-Gcncral Palmer today indorScd Il
suggestion by Governor Gardner. of
Missouri. that the conference OF Gov
errors appoint !, committee TO confer
cral and State efforts to reduce the
cost Of living. In "A telegram TO Gov
crnor Gardner at Salt Lake City. Mr.
Palmer said the hearty cooperation.
and assistance of state agencies would
be helpful in the governments cam
paign.
Mr.. Palmer left today for New York
TO confer with the fair price board for
that city.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-19

mU"-y-back guarantee that cact
spoonful Will clean your sluggish liver
better than dose OF nasty calomcl
and that it won't make you sick
Dodson's Liver Tone is real liver
medicine. You'll know it next morn
ing because you will wake up feeling
fine, your liver will be working, your
headache and dizziness gone, your
stomach Will be sweet and your bowels
regular. You will feel like working;
you'll be cheerful; full OF vigor and
ambition.
Dodson's Liver Tone is entirely veee-
table. therefore harmless and canno.
salivate. Give 1t to your children
Millions OF people are using Dodson's
Liver Tone instead OF dangerous calo-
mel now. Your druggist will tell you
that the sale OF calomel Is almost
stopped entirely here--Adv
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-19

ISpecinI 70 The TimcA- DiSpatch.
LYNCIBCiG, VA. August lS-Dr.
Mott Robertson, siNty-onc years Of age,
q leading physician. formerly treas
urer of APPROXIMATION County. and who
had represented his county in the
State Legislature, died Sunday night
NJ his home at Spout Springs. after
long Illness of heart trouble. He is
survived by his wife. seven daugh-
tcrS Two sons, two br0thers. Il. c.
Robertson. Lynchburg. aid J. j. Rob
ertson. Spout Springs and three sisters,
Mrs. Dan Evans. LynchburE. ana Mrs
W. +. Wood and Mrs. J. J. Wood. Spring
Mills
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-19
StIm OtLcr. Lure GoId-secker..
DEATHS IN VIRGINIA
Robert Tun,t,II u,-,t.o,

ispDcIl iunStali Harrison, son of the
late Colonel and Mrs. Randolph Har-
rison. Of Williamsburg, who died in
North Carolina Sun lay, will tie buried
this afternoon from the Bruton Parish
at Williamsburg. The de-
ceased is survived by three brothers.
- w. Harrison. Charleston, :. c.: Car
ter r. Harrison, Lenore. " c. and
ti2nninsham t. Harrison. Williams
burg, Va. and one sister. Mrs. Edmund
liuflin. SOS Davis Avenue. Richmond
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-19
FEW AUTOMOBILES IMPORTED
In Eleven Icnrn America Has Received
ssh Automobiles From
England.

LONDON, August 1S.--In last eleven
years England has sent only sSl AN
tomobilcs to the United States. the
in the same time the United states
sent to England il,lS2 cars valued at
s36.710.0ll, says the Board OF Trade
Journal.
The paper points out an opportunity
to expand the sale OF British ears In
America among the wealthy people OF
New York and the newly rich
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-19
Mrs. Ada Cox.

sCHARLoTTESvlLI.E, VA. August
I1s.--Mrs. Ada Cox. aged tifty-six. for
four years an invalid follOwiuy !,
Strokc of paralysis, died yesterday at
her home near Earlysvilie, this county
and the funeral was held at 4 O'clock
this afternoon from Chestnut Grove
Church. the service being conducted by
the Rev NJ. l.. Banistcr, of the Baptist
Church Mis-. Cox was a daughter of
the late John FARRELL. of Greene County.
Besides her husband, John Cox. she is
survived by one son, y. q. Cox, Of this
county.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-19
Mrs. Minnie II. Brown.

DANNlLLE. w. august 1S.-Mrs.
Mamie Il. Brown Of Norfolk. died last
night at the home of w. =. Brown. on
WASHINGTON street. she was brought
here a few weeks ago on her way to
Catawba when she became seriously
i'll and could not continue her journey.
She was forty years OF age. The re-
mains were sent this evening TO Nor
folk for burial
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-19
BUDAPEST Is HAPPIER
Remarkable Change Comes owe, CIV
Where Death Hrigned Fort
might Ago.
Cnv l.nl.crsal scryicc.l

BUDAPEST August ls-A rn,n.,l--
able change has come over this city.
fortnight ago death ruled by night
ana terror re!gnod by day. Now the
hnc brilliant throngs are proneua1inw
UP and down the fashionable Riverside.
Dazzling uniforms OF all nations are
seen, and the people Of Budapest are
EuoDihR their eyes as IL awakening
from nightmare only the food situa
ZION remains acute, bat supplies are
now being rushed into the city from
Belgrade ''''''
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-19
I'D ward 1iurSh.
I Spcrial TO rll,

Especial 10 The Times Dispa tch.l
ONANCOCk, VA. August lS.-Ed-
ward Marsh, of ChcSconncsScX, recent
~ discharged from the army. is dead
following an operation at a Norfolk
hospital for adhesion. He was operated
He was twcnty-scvcn years of agc.
and is survived by his father. three
brothers and three sisters.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-19

ESPECIAL 10 The Times Dispatch.l
WITliENlLLE. August lS.-A tcle-
gram was received here this afternoon
announcing the death of Frank owens
at his home in Clifton Forge. MIR.
owens was for many years a resident
Of WythcNiilc and was identified with
many of its public enterprises. in adj
diiIon to his private mercantile bust
ness About twelve years ago he
moved to Clifton Forge. where he had
since resided. He married a Miss
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-19
PUT DRUG IN CIGARETTES
New Class of Criminals Is Attracting
Attention a: Scotland
YurN.

LONDON. August 1S.--Criminals who
ROB their victims after giving them
diuESed cigarettes arc attracting the
attention of Scotland Yard. In one
instance man in Il railway carriage
was robbed after he had smoked II CT
Earettc given him by a fellow pas
scnyer. discharged soldier was
robbed of his money and clothing and
lett naked by the roadside near u sub
urban village.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-19

Lackcy, of wythcvlle. by whom he
Is survived. with one son. His re-
mains will be brought to wytheville
tuesday and the funeral will take place
wednesday from the Presbyterian
Shudch. and the internfcnt in the East
End Cemetery.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-19

Russian Cabinet at Omak to be outlaw
has been issued by the Soviet govern
mcnt. according to wireless message
from Moscow. The admiral and tho
OFFICERS commanding the forces OF hi,
government in Siberia are declared to
be subject to immediate arrest
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-19
James Il. BnSs.

funeral Of james i. Bass. who died at
South Boston saturday night was con-
Quoted here this afternoon from Lee
street Baptist Church. R.v. w NJ.
Royal having charge of tine service.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-19
TREASURES OF THE DEEP
LURE SEEKERS OF COLD
Among Projects Revived With Com
ing Of Peace Is Wrecked Treas
urc Ships Ealvaging.
MILLIONS AT OCEANS BOTTOM
Dom Paul kruger'S Fortune Believed
to Be Scaled Up in Hold of Sunkcn
DorotIca Among Jagged Rocks of
TcncdOS.
lny Assoclated rress.l

LoNpoS A%sH Sao II s ra,S 5 5eS9rS OF
/ kruger. once President of the Trans
yaai. which Is believed to be cemented
on Tenedos Reef off the coast of zulu
/ land. i ore OF the projects which
| ma" be rgN.:ed as result OF improve
ment in The science of salvaging sunken
! ships.
Tne roro;hea is named among the
U.s. 81 "r,ckf OF S!gn, reasnre shirs
are regarded by one lea ling expert
as mos, likely for salvage
First Attempt Failure.
It is believed that kruger's fortune
still lies in the bottom of the porothea
among thy jagged rocks Of Tenedos
| fortune Of $3.75O. 900. Some years ago
syndicate was organized to attempt
It's rGf9very;x nni Eo XeT steamG r.
Captain y. Il. Gardiner has located
thirty-cisht hulls OF sunken vessels off
that one quarter OF them may be re-
deemed. Some Of them are more than
100 Years. old Eisht Of the SHIPS
with their location and value of con
tents. are given as follows
The sGr -36 amor on the fendoI Ian,
Meet $4,000 co6 6.en0ia aa EAST G@aat
ssSSSc renrSSf Esf
Rock. 100000; Mcrestcin, tuition
Island. 100000
SIM Others Lure GoId-SeckerS.
y second list of ships Turing treasure
hunters to the African coast. includes
seven wrecked in 1902. among them
being II. NJ, s. Candos. with 5000. 900 i'm
gold coin. and the troopship Addison
with $500 oo Others carried copper
Ten other vessels. lost between i7a7
and 1898, have been located along the
AFRICAN sands. with the following
wealth:
Five thousand bars .of silver and
corner; thirty boxes OF gold and silver
800 bars of silver. 200 tons OF copper
1900 bars of copper. 400 bars of tin
100 silver and copper bars. loo bars
OF silver. go bars OF tin and another
big tin cargo.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-19
noIshcvists Driven From odessa,

LONDON. Aurmst is GTTie po,.,,
visits have been driven from Odessa
by the populacc OF the city, according
to reports received by the British War
oficc. II is reported also that tho
Soviet forces are cvacuatinG kicv and
the entire Ukraine.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-19

when Baby Is TccthIng
GROVES BABY BOWEL. MEDICINES
VIII correct the Stomach and Bowoi
troubles. Perfectly harmless. SEQ dI.
rections on the bottle. Price 30c.-Ady.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-19

Declare Omsl> Regime Outlaws.
ipNDoN. August lS.-A decree de-
claring Admiral kolchak and the ALL
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-19
Would Discourage Competition.

Another reason given by the secre..
tary FOR opposing CONTEMPLATION OF
aviation Was that it would tend 10
discourage competition in the develop
ment OF aerial appliances; Aviation.
he said. ~ Yet so new that all the
ingenuity and inventions that can be
had are needed, He also explained TO
the comittee the difficulty an air
ministry would have in handling It's
pilots. when separately trained. indi-
eating the necessity from the point OF
view OF the military men OF having
the air men so drilled with the army
men that there would be the least
possible chance Of failure when IL
came ito coordination.
The, testimony developed that the
United states now has lO,7ls a!rplanes,
OF which. however. only 3,32S are SER
vice planes The major part OF the
present equipment now is obsolete.
but, it was asserted by the secretary.
the types are better than any IN
Europe. a utilization Of those type
coupled with the experience in pro-
duction that has been made, would, he
believed, serve to save much time II II
should again become necessary TO
bring that branch OF the service 10 d
war basis
The secretary said tina, II the gov
eminent wished to develop the air
industry, either for commerce or for
war purposes, the solution was simple
merely spend the money 10 buy more
planes.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-19
Local IaIinfnll
Special Datn.

Local Observations at 4 +. VI. Nr,: r.!nr.
wind direction. south. wind N,tr.t.y.
m!les: weather. partly cloudy.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-19
The Weather
Furnished by @. s. weather Bureau,
Local Tempcruturc Yesterday

j y. NJ temperature OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. SIS
Maximum temperature to 6 i. VI. IS
Minimum temperature to l.. M..... %
Mean tempcra lure Yesterday. .......... IS
Normal temperature for this date. $50. -
Excess yesterday ................,.
Deficiency since March l.............. ~
EACCSS since January i............... -