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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-09
General News OF In,erest.

The cleanup committee met with
such success in their work last week
that they have been formed into a
permanent organization, and the clean
ing up of the city will be made con-
tinuous throughout the year.
MIR. and Mrs. Peter Epes. Of Macon
Ga Ga. formerly Of pe,ersburg. announce
Lucia Ward. to Richard h. MulIah. of
Macon. The wedding will take place
the last of April.
There were three alarms OF fire last
night. but in neither case did any ma
terial damage result.
T., Henley Of Norfolk. State .presi-
dent OF the Fraternal order Of Eagles.
paid an official visit to Petersburg
Acrie tonight and delivered an adj
dress.
a wedding Of interest will take place
In the Tabb Street Presbyterian
Church on Wednesday, April %. when
Miss Louise Alien. daughter of Mrs.
William Boyd Allen. of this city. will
DC married to Horace Franklin Case.
Mrs. Endora Ramsay Richardson,
State director Of tho women's division
of the war loan organization. this
morning addressed tho womcns Club.
Of Petersburg. in the interest Of a
continuance OF thrift and war savings
activities.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-09
PEACH ORCHARDS SUFFER
Surveys Around I.ynchburg show
Crop Reduced 30 Per Cent
by Heavy Frost.

LfNCHBURG. VA. April S-Carctul
surveys OF number of commercial
peach orchards. near Lynchburg show
that me freezing temperature last
week cut "A promising crop TO pro-
ably less than 30 per cent of n nor
NAL crop. One large orchard. where
the temperature remained at II de-
Erecs for three hours, will practi-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-09
Nrs. Andx Dpnc,,

POLASKI, VA April S.-Mrs. Andy
J. Duncan. died Sunday at the family
home in the county from a complica-
ZION. aged about sixty-five years She
leaves these children: Mrs Samuel
Swccker. Patterson; Mrs. Maggie Rem
ME, Richmond: Mrs. Vivian Early Reed
Island: Mrs. Rush Graham, Illinois,
Byrd Duncan, Pulaski: Harrison Dun
can. North Dakota: Preston Duncan
kentucky; Wclbornc Duncan, Max
Creek
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-09
DEATHS IN VIRGINIA
.,,., a. nm.

Albert G. Anthony, Jr., we'll known
cigar manufacturer, died yesterday
AZ the Retreat for the Sick after a brief
illness. He was forty-four years of
age.
Mr.. Anthony is survived by his wife,
VINO was Miss Boiling. OF Fredcr-
icksourg. and five children. his mother.
three brothers and one sister He will
be remembered by many baseball en-
thusiasts. as in former years he was a
familiar figure on the diamond
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-09
TH|SEXTRA WEAR SAVES
YOU SHOE MONEY

II find Neolin Soles superior in
every way to other soles. They are
flexible. tough and waterproof. In
the future | shall buy nothing but
Neolin- soled shoes. "
A. G. Aldrich, of Springfield, Mass,
who makes this statement tested
Neolin Soles by having pair of worn
shoes re-soled with them. They have
already worn one month longer than
the soles I used to wear" says Mr..
Aldrich. and will be good for at least
three months more"
An easy way to Try out Neolin Soles.
Lave them put on your worn shoes.
See for yourself how long they last
and why they are real economy.
Or, get them on new shoes, which
come in many styles for every member
OF the family: Ne6lin Soles are made
scientifically by The Goodyear Tire G.
Rubber Co.. Akron, Ohio, who also
make Wingfoot Heels, guaranteed to
outwear all other heels.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-09
Victory Loan CAMPAIGN

n meeting Of the central committee
or the new Victory Liberty loan wac
hcld last evening, and plans were gone
over Tor the organization of the big
Petersburg's allotment will probably
be placed at s2,50O,o00, and no doubt
~ ielt that Petersburg. as in previous
scriptions. Captain r. f.. Heath will
again be the general chairman Of the
campaign.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-09

WINCHESTER. VA, April s.-Joscpr
jackson. seven,y-threc years OLD, a
lifelong member of the Society Of
Friends. died from scnilc Eanercne Il,
the home of his sister. Miss Mary J
Jackson. Another sister. Mrs. Jonah
l.. Reese, of this city, also survives
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-09
Plan for Homecoming,

Inc " oman AuNiIfary 70 The Howit-
GERS Association met last night in
Murphy's Hotel to discuss further
plans TOT home comtnE week. Letters
and cards from various Howitzcrs
overseas were read by tho recipients
The hope was held out that the Howit-
GERS might set back TO Richmond a
month earlier than was at first thought
possible
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-09
TAG DAY Records FIXED
Instructive Visiting Nurses Associatfon
Reports Show Gifts Totaling
S0,621,6O.

Nincty-eight stands Of the organiza-
ton for tag day for the Instructive
Visiting Nurse Association reported a
total OF $6.62l.60 last night. Nine had
not been heard from. This is u larger
amount than has ever been realized
before from tag-day and the T. V. ~
A. directors arc very much pleased
over the results yesterday.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-09
RETIRED PASTOR GIVEN
OLD PULPIT BY MAs0Ns
Scottish Rite Presents Gift TO DIR. j.
Calvin Stewart, OF Grace
Covenant.
CHURCH BECOMES CATHEDRAL
Spring Reunion of Fratcrnal Men
VIII BE Held on Play IL, IL, ii
and f5-Many Candidates Prcpar-
ing to Take Higher Degrees.

DR.. j. Calvin Stewart. pastor cmcr-
titus of the Grace Covenant Church. has
been presented with the pulpit from
by the Scottish Rite Masons of Rich
mond, OF which he has long been an
active member
nlshinEs OF the Church of the Covenant
and, after It's amalgamation with the
Covenant Church. at Harrison and Park
Streets. Of which he was the pastor
When the building at Harrison and
Rite Masons. the pulpit. with ali other
furnishings. was included. knowing
the sentiment that attached to the pull
PIT, inc new owners have presented it
to DR.. Stewart.
becomes Masonic Cathedral
The building. which has been the
home OF Grace. Covenant Church since
midnight last night passed from its
possession and became the Scottish
Rite Cathedral of Richmond. thus Civ
ing this Masonic order the handsomest
homo in the South and ono of the finest
IN the United States, With a few minor
especially well adapted for their work.
and the spring reunion on May "a, IS,
s Sc and i T. Wil !, be an, held there Later,
meet the needs
:, Perhaps the largest class Of candi-
Masonry in Virginia VII be Initiated AT
the spring reunion. Already more than
i5o applications have been received for
inc degrees up to and including the
thirty second. and il is expected that
the number Will be advanced beyond
the 200 mark.
Many to Bc Initiated.
Many Blue Lodge Masons in Rich
mond and throughout the State are
taking advantage Of this opportunity
to secure their degrees with the first
class IN the new cathedral. and in the
CLASS that is named in honor OF Rev
John Moncurc. -. -. a leading Scottish
Rite Mason who sacrificed his life "A
rev years age in trying TO save A
negro servant from drowning Re-
hearsals OF the degree work in tho
various bodies Of the Rite will begin
In the now cathedral Friday evening
and continue until the reunion. :
Scottish Rite choir with some OF tho
best voices is being organized under
the lcadershi y Of Joseph T.. White with
Luther II. Jenkins in charge Of the
nine organ -
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-09
II. w. ISulIer

CHAELoTTESVILLE April s.-H. II.
EULER. Of this city. was called to
Emporia, Va. this morning by tele-
gram announcing the death Of his
father II. W. Fuller, after a brief
Illness. This makes the third death in
the Fuller family in three months
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-09
RICHMOND TIMES WEDNESDAY APRIL g. 1919

cally have no fruit. Another tho
estimate Is that prospects for twenty
I've cars nave been cut to ten cars.
Another orchard. from which twenty
cars were expected, shows that seven
out OF ten blooms have been killed,
and half crop is expected in this
orchard.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-09
A Health Builder
For Weakened Lungs

Where continued cough cold threat :
ems tho lungs Eckman's Alternative will helm
10 stop the cough. strengthen the lungs and
restore health soc and $3.50 bottles at
druggists. or from
EckM LABORATORY. Philadelphia.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-09
&Irs Marx N.nnd

MARRISONBURG, April S.-Mrs.
Mary Wood, widow OF William Wood
died at the home OF her s,cpson,
Samuel Wood, near Hinton. ycstcr-
day OF Ia grippe. She was seventy
six years old. Surviving are three
daughters
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-09
Mrs. r, M. si,nnxon

LYNCHBURG, VA. April S-Ars T.
M. Simpson, cighty-thrce years of age.
died yesterday morning at her home,
Glepnmorc. Buckingham County. Her
body Was brought here last night. and
was taken today to Christians burg for
burial
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-09

LYNCHBuRG. VA, April s.-Miss
Mary Lee Clay died Sunday morning
al 8 o'clock at the Homo and Retreat
Clay.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-09
Mn. LUCY Crnyyn LcnvcI

HARRFSONBURG. April S-Mrs.
Lucy Crawn Leavel wife o. j. T'homas
Leavel. died at her homo near Mount
Crawford yesterday from a complica-
tion Of diseases. She was sixty-two
years OF age. and besides her husba nd
is survived by one sister and one
brother
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-09
Archibald Pitmnn

WOODSTOCK. April S.-Archibald
Pitman died Sunday night at the home
OF him daughter. Mrs. Linden Allen OF
Mount jackson. He was a Confederate
veteran. He is survived by four daugh-
tors and three sons.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-09
Mrs. Bcttic Jonc. prlcc

LfNCHBURG. VA. April S.-Mrs
Bettic Jones Prico, aged sixty-ciEht
Monday at her home near Red House,
Charlotte County. after long illness
She made her homo here many years
but when health failed she went to
Red House TO be with her daughter
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-09
PnrSon G. Coleman.

LYNCHBUEG. VA. Aoril s.-Parson
{: Coleman. ffty-four years OF age,
died Saturday afternoon at o'clock
at his home in West Lynchburg OF
aropleXy.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-09
For,ncr Congrc.smnn An.tIn nm

WASHINGTON. April s.-Former
seriously III at his home here. Slight
Improvement was reported today, but
MS condition was said TO be Still
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-09
StOps The Tickle

Heals the Throat and Cures the Cough
HA YES HEALING HONEY. Price 35c.
4 free box of O-PEN-TRATE SAL.EE
for Chest Colds. Head Colds and Group
Is enclosed with every bottlc.-Adv.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-09
Mrs. Martha Frnncc. Adon,

turred here yesterday of Mrs. Martha
Frances Adams in her seventy seventh
year. She was a native of Pittsylvania.
her remains being sent today to Chat
ham. where interment wcs made
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-09

o'clock this morning at her home near
Rurnlcy's. this county. The funeral
and interment will take place at )
clock tomorrow afternoon from her
hate residence.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-09
Mrs. Sunic v. Mundy

CHARLOTTESVILLE April S.-Mrs
Susie V. Munday, aged sixty-three
years wife of the late Lindsay W.
Mundy, Of Stony Point, Va died at J
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-02-17
LOST OVERSEAS MAIL.
War Conditions Made Harder by the
Postal Service Collapse.

To THE EDITOR OF THE SuN-Sir: 1
have read the letter by "a. NJ. NJ" in
THE SUN in regard to lost overseas mail,
and I mentally indorse every word, es-
pecially of the concluding paragraph
Ny own husband. a Captain OF In
fantry. was killed while holding the
Lesmenils salient during the st. Mihiel
drive. I-esmenils was the pivot OF the
drive. He had received no letters from
home later than those written during
July. and somewhere in France" at any
body's mercy. there are my daily letters
for the months of August and Septem-
Der. each OF which held my return ad-
dress. too am unable to recover them.
My case is that OF thousands OF wives
and mothers who sent their men enthusi-
asticaliy and willingly to fight for Amer
lean Ideals.
II there Is any single detail that
could be made harder for his relatives
when a soldier has been killed in action,
have yet TO think what II could be.
My husband gave his life for demo-
cratic principles, yet he wrote once "It
is strange what things can be done by
n so-called 'democratio Government"
Passing strange. for instance. to send
a handful OF our citizen army into
Russia-but that is another story.
New YORK, February 10, L. C. II.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-02-17
ENFORCING PROHIBITION.
Problems the Lawmakers OF the States
and Nation Must Solve.

To THE EDITOR OF THE SUN--Sir: Much
has been written concerning the pro-
posed enactment of legislation to prohibit
the manufacture and sale of alcoholic
beverages.
without going at length into the COM
plexities OF the financial commercial and
moral effects of the enforcement OF the
measure. there are existing features of
peculiar significance In evidence now that
are easily apparent to all. except those
that will not see."
Does the fact that tho enactment of
the proposed Legislation into law will
result in n widespread cessation of buy
ing interest In Government issues among
the ordinary working class of the country
spell good government or good judgment
on the part OF the Iegislatures7
Does the fact that a threatened ces-
sation of work by the laboring class In
this country. similar to the action taken
In England by the workers there, portend
anything TO the lawmakers here?
Does the fathering Of absolute prohibi-
ton in the face of n common sense de-
mand for a regulated alcoholic beer con-
stituting a mild tonic beverage and a
general acquiescence in the elimination
of high proof spirits in any form look
sensible to the opponents OF tho present
funereal prospects OF recreation among
the middle classsaf
Does tho fact that many of these pro-
INDICATORS OF drastic regulation OF the
American individuals manner OF living
do not know the bodily exhaustion at
tendant at the close of days real work
and the necessity of a recuperative bev-
erage found in the form OF mild beer con-
stitute any excuse for their adopted pro-
gramme OF curtailment OF an ingredient
essential to the health. strength and cheer
! fulness of the workers of this nation?
Do the exultant parties now boasting
of their accomplishment in railroading a
proposed amendment 10 the Constitution
OF tho United States by legislators at the
Capitol. who represented the people OF
the country, but who were never in
structed to propose any such amendment
for the people, or by the people. realize
that a storm OF protest and agitation Is
brewing throughout this country among
an overwhelming majority OF ITS sober
Industrious citizens that will roar around
their ears In a manner more terrific and
terrifying than their lily white souls have
ever contemplated as a possibility. except
Srop- rum ICED mob7
These points are not raised for the
beneit OF tho much despised producer
dispenser or consumer OF strong alcoholic
beverages. They are not given In an ef
font to be uselessly caustic or critical
They are offered as useful suggestion tc
officials in charge OF this country's wei,
fare to heed the Handwriting on the
wall" A. T.. GERE.
BAroNNx, N. J.. February IS.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-02-17

fects Of tobacco on men under every
day conditions, and yet not Of the
best from the bygienlc point of view.
has had very explicit answer this
past year. IL Is almost n unique an
swer, for the objects Of the expert
mental Investigations, 400 cigarmak-
ers in Philadelphia, were constantly
exposed to the fumes and dust of the
weed there were no factors to viii
ate the result, such as alcohol, and
there was no prejudice, the study
being free from bias, one way or the
other. 1t was undertaken at the re-
quest OF the Pennsylvania Depart
fnent Of Labor and Industry. DR.. T.
GhIER MILLER. who makes the report,
sums it up As follows.
al. The iitersture upon I'll. effects. of
working In tobacco favors the view that
II predisposes the workers tolpuimonary
tuberculosis. gastro-intestlnal disturb
ances. anemia and nervous condition.
:. OH Stuuy oI tne soclhi ana Ileui-
cal condition OF 400 cigar workers in
Philadelphia, we do not md support for
any Of these conditions
"s. We did find. however. some wear
Ing OF the teeth and some throat con-
gestion, findings which we believe to be
dependent upon faulty personal ana fac.
tory hygiene" -.
Even the most hostile Of non.smok-
ers must admit that this evidence Is
remarkably sound. The health Of to.
bacco workers has always been a bat
tie ground, since they are exposed to
oil the channels of absorption. Such
a result as that given above testlfes
to the harmless character Of tobacco,
except under conditions which hap
PLY are not common.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-02-17
VIII the Princes Islands Confer.
ence BE Called orr

The invitation TO a conference at
Princes Islands sent at President
WILSON'S recommendation by the
Peace Conference on January % to
all the Russian factions exercising
or attempting to exercise political
authority or military control in
Siberia or in European Russia ex-
pressly stipulated that there should
be truce OF arms among the parties
affected. The ,Bolsheviki have ac-
cepted the invitation. with conditions,
and some Russian governments have
discussed 1t, but none of them, so far
as the world knows, has quit fighting.
Certainly in the Arhangel district,
where American. Allied and Russian
soldiers are struggling against a nu-
merous and well equipped Bolshevik
army, there has been no truce.
In consequence Of this failure to
comply with the requirement Of a
Cessation Of hostilities the Supreme
Council of the Peace Conference has
had to tackle the Russian problem
again, and It will be discussed to-day.
the general opinion being that the
Princes Islands conference will be
abandoned and an effort made to
solve the difficulties in another way.
There is no suggestion of the nature
Of the scheme now under considera-
ton, although there have been conf.
dent predictions recently Of lmpend-
ing collapse of the Bolshevik estab-
lishment because OF its inherent eco
nomic and industrial weakness
Whatever the action of the Supreme
Council may be, one thing Is certain /:
The Governments represented at Paris
can never go further in Cancellation
of Bolshevik leaders than they did
when they issued the astonishing in
vitation that was sent broadcast by
wireless on the night Of January %.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-02-17
PARCEL POST INSURANCE.
"Refer to No. 27OOs2.P" One Losers
COMPENSATION.

To THE EDITOR OF THE SuN-Sir: I
have noticed In your paper lately sew
eral letters regarding the non ayment
of insurance on parcels lost In the mails.
I have had the same experience myself.
and have written to tho Postmaster
General a letter In which I say:
Il am becoming very tired at the delay
In the settlement OF my claim nled with
the postmaster. Station V. West Broad
way and Beach street, New York city, on
March IS last, for goods shipped from
Colebrook, Conn. February 20, via parcel
post, insured, the loss being for ten
pounds OF butter and two crooks with
covers amount OF claim $40.
1T have written time and time again
about this claim and the only reply is
a stereotyped post card sent by w. ].
Barrows. acting Third Assistant Post
msster-Genersl. in which he asks me to
rASsc % No. 27oos2-P and stating that
the matter will be given attention. This
was in reply to my letter Of August IS.
THE delay OF the settlement of this
claim Is not understandable. DO YOU
wish the public TO believe that while the
Government accepts their money as an
Insurance against loss for packages
sent through the Post Office Department
the Government win not reimburse the
shipper for such loss. or have you come
to that condition where you do not care
what the public thinks?'
s. Woop McCI.AvR
NEW YORK. February Is.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-02-17
MANS WEAKNESS.
what Worse Thing VIII He Do when
Smoking Is Forbidden?

To The EDITION OF The Sur--Sir: So
Professor Roman is willing tD TO let
the American people smoke for "a
while" VINO II this great professor
that he dictates. as II were. to the So
called free" American people? First
drink, then tobacco. What next7
To my mind, there are two cravings q
man, the average man. of course, usually
hAs.
They are smoke and drink. Without
drink the majority OF the light drinkers
will want to resort 10 smoke. but II
they can't get smoke they will get
something else which IL a great deal
worse They will need something for
tongue tester"
isn't It recognised fact that smokes
have done q lot toward keeping the
American army's morale up7 A few OF
the thankful remarks In The suN this
morning are proof of my staten ent.
This worthy professor wishes to bring
about a bill prohibiting the use Of to-
bacco In public places. Between this
public places" law and the average
housewife. where IL a man going to
smoker c.
NEW York, February IL.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-02-17
A TAXPAYERS PROTEST.
Government Extravsssnce Pats
Heavy Burden on Business.

To THE EDITOR OF THE suN-str: The
letter OF Taxpayer" from Holyoke,
Mass, printed in THE Bun, hits the nail
on the head. The manner IN which the
unfortunate and unorEanized taxpayers
are being exploited by a system OF
legalized confiscatIon under the guise OF
income and excess profits taxes Is most
Astounding
When the income tax laws were de-
clared constitutional our political 1eeches
discovered a fountain where they could
all satisfy their thirst. II you want
lot OF money, no matter for what out
rageous object, why. just raise the In
come tax. They started out with per
cent, then 2, then 4; It IL now IL per
cent. with surfaces running UP to 10
or rs per cent. And, remember, these
outrageous taxes are on private incomes
usually derived from a business that is
already taxed up TO 90 per cent OF the
profts. II this isnt double taxation
with n vengeance 1 should like to know
what is.
I am large employer Of labor. but
am now settling my affairs to get out OF
business. as have no intention OF Civ
Ing my time and energy and FISHING my
money Just 10 hand over my earnings
for the Eforihcstion OF 4 lot Of political
hyenas In washington.
bought $4,000 worth Of the Fourth
Liberty Loan. and am now out over
$4,000 in depreciation. This on the
safest and greatest security In the
world" ANOTHER TAxpAIER.
NEW YoRK, February rs.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-02-17

Ia the exact quantity Of potash that
can be probably used ON various
soils. The theory that II a small
proposition Of potash brings good re-
suits auch higher proportion will
bring much better results Ia widely
held, but that does not mean It Is
we'll founded. The Federal and State
agricultural departments should be
called on for fertilizer formulas APP
propriate for soils Of all sorts, and
it may be found that. III not few
communities potash has been used in
much greater quantities than was
actually necessary.