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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-01-08
JUDGMENT ENTERED
IN COURT CLERKS CASE

IN entering Judgment in the case
OF the commonwealth of Virginia
y sgsainst tho estate of 3stfr.fir Fl. Martin,
former clerk of the circuit court of
Norfolk county, for s5,34o.o6. with
interest from May IL. 1917, until paid.
Judge f. Carter Scott. In the city
circuit court yesterday upheld the
validity Of the Wess Zee law OF 1914.
A number aof cases involving the
fees OF court clerks and, othe. officers
were awaiting outcome OF this test
action. The suit was brought In the
naYne of c. Lee Moore, state auditor,
by John Garland Pollard. former
attorney general. the assertion being
that for the year in question Mr. Mar
tin had collected fees, allowances ard
salary q total of $i7.4s0.os. Expenses
OF conducting the office, including
salaries OF deputies. amounted 10
37.iso. and the West fec. law allows
\ maximum allowances to court clerks
OF $4,000. making total OF $13,140,
leaving an excess to be refunded of
.$5.340.0e.
Attorneys for the Martin estate con-
tended that the West law was. uncon-
stitutiCnal In that 1t was a special
l-w applying only. to a few odRcers.
while in terms applying to the entire
state.
/, Judge Scott has had the matter
under advisement for some time.
nj
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-01-08
REPORT SHOWS HOW
PRICES INCREASE.
investigations by MATERNAL - Heard
Points Out Reasons for Strained
Living Conditions.

Richmond does not stand BY any
means alone liz The TACK 0fs hes eriornk-
ously Increased cost ofaiving, for this
city is only ono among thousands
throughout the country now burdened
with inflated prices mali things nec-
essary to live. This fact is clearly
brought out In the annual statement
Of the National Industrial Conference
Board made public yesterday.
The report covers the conditions
investigated in representative indus
trial communities of the United States
for the period from July, 1914, to
November 191S,- and shows an esti-
mated increase of about rs per cent
in the cost of living. The report is
based on facts gathered from obser-
walton Of conditions of wage earners
In all parts Of the country, and clearly
goes to show that local conditions are
not at all unique.
Items OF Increase.
The increase in cost of the separate
itenAs entering into the family budget
were found as follows; Food. SO per
cent; shelter. 20 per cent: clothing.
93 per cent: fuel and light. IS per
cent; sundries. SIS per cent The food
figures were gaihereG from over 1000
stores In ferty-ave different cities,
and are based ON he average cost
and increase. No article. of food
showed an increase of less than SC
per cent in price for the period under
considera ton.
Clothing, which has. shown. the
greatest advance In price. WAS inves-
tigated in 112 retail stores in forty
six cities. and IL was found that this
item OF the faniiiy's necessity had adj
vanccd ell the way from "a FER cent
In the case of women's blouses. to
1867 per cent In the case of mems
overalls.
The prices of coal were secured
from eighty dealers in thirty eight
cities, and showed that the average
price of anthracite when bought in
ton lots for household use had risen
about IS per cent between July, 1914,
and November. 1918. The cost of gas
and electricity usually showed a
smaller. increase tha-4 in the price of
coal.
Sundries, which have advanced SIS
per cent In cost. include carfare, to-
bacco and liquor, recreation. furniture
and furnishings. insurance, church
and charity. reading material. madi-
cal services. drugs and other mis-
cellaneous items. Increases of ear
fare was reported by the investigating
board from q number Of com ,nunities,
In most cases the advance being 20
per cent. The cost of cigarettes and
cigars has advanced from IS per cent
to 90 per cent, and the prices of
movie tickets has gone up about SO
per cent to. rs cents. Furnishings,
especially household lines and such
items have advanced 100 per cent or
more. And the report shows that
throughout the entire country the
startling advance in the prices OF
necessities has taken place steadily
and indiscriminately.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-01-08
INVESTIGATE COST OF
LIVING IN RICHMOND

Eight young women connected with
the Bureau OF Labor Statistics Of the
department of labor are in Richmond
for the purpose Of gathering statistics
from which conclusions with regard
to the cost Of living here may be
drawn. With the arrival of two ad-
ditional investigators. the stan will
number fen. The work is being done
under supervision of Miss Laura
Howell. Househoiders in different
sections Of the city viii, be visited and
careful statements of income and ex~
penditure are. being complied.
All data COLLECTED will be OF a con-
fdentiai nature and will tE sent direct
IN Washington. Experts in the de-
partment Of labor viii, draw CON
efasioTs ard mage ssrTnra rhsstss with
living costs in other cities,
Surveys similar 70 the one to be
conducted here already have been
made in New York, Rsitimo ore and
Philadelphia. The work will be
undertaken I'm other cities as ranidiy
as possible. Recourse will be had to
the data hy the war labor board IN its
task of establishing post-heilum wage
sea lea.
Miss Howell and her staff expect to
be in Richmond about month coll
iecting their cost of-living data
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-01-08
REAL TOURNAMENT FOR
BILLIARD H0h0RS
.x

Plans for real tournament to de-
eide the best amateur champion oil
Richmond. have been completed by
Messerr. Flaceorsn4ie and Mcfarland.
managers of the ST. Elmo Billiard
rariors and promoters OF Richmond
nret handicap pocket hiiIiavd tourna-
i gnsnt. accorai,ax g announcement q. q.
\ atafaa lass " assss y The present Isiaa
II to start the tournament en- Mon
day. January -. and the entry list
viii he held open until Friday. Jan
urary 10, in order 10 give any one,
who desires TO enter ample time to
do 80.
There are a number OF good play
ars In Richmond and the question OF
who III best" has never been de-
Anate,y decided. although the last
tnurnament held here, which Dab
. ney. local cue artist won, helred to
clear the situation little, the real
champion tsr still In the dark. ha too
himself and The public to him.
The last tournament held was a
hAndicar match and In Ewing each
/ Mayer handicap II placed .l,es, prac-
IDEALLY all - ar equal baSis. but this
match will be played in straight hun
dred- point games. with no hardsca %,
the winner doing SO IN his @wn ability
with the cues and the colored pills
DAbney made a complete walknver
an the other contestants in the other
match, hat he has never played a
match game with any q tie probable
players in the new tournament with
the exception OF Coffee. ana they will
nrchabiy give rim quite run for his
local amateur honors.
The following players have siTnt-
I'D their intention To complete Nessrs.
C0lYec. Gates, Moshar. Strain. James,
4 Oat.uey and Eill.au
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-01-08
VIRGINIA VAR HISTORY
commission CREATED


Governor Davis announced yester-
day the appointment Of the Virginia
war History Commission. with Arthur
Kyle Davis, Of Petersburg as chair
man. which he has created for the
purpose OF compiling an accurate and
complete history Of virginias military,
economic. political and civic partici-
patton In the world war.
The secretary ofxhe commonwealth
hAs been ordered to issue commits
atonA to the following persons az MEM
!. bars 0f the new body: ,a-s-% ss-
arthur Kyle Davis, chairman. Pc
eersburg: president Southern college.
Hon. w. Gordon McCabe. Richmond
president Virginia Historical society
~. Richard Heath Dabney. Char
I0tfesvtlle; professor Of history. Uni
vsrsity OF Virginia Rt. Rev. Collins
Denny, Richmond: bishop M. E.
Church, south Mtsx Mary Johnston,
Warm Springs: authoress Hon. Har-
~ st George Tucker Lexington
chairman Virginia Central Legal Ad-
vtsory Board. Brigadier-General u
Lane Stern, Richmond. adjutant-gcn-
eral 81 Virginia. TT Rev. Dennis J.
OConnAil, Richmond; bishop Cath
oiiG, diocese Of Richmond. Douglas
Gordon, Norfolk: editoF LedgerDis-
patch. Charles r.. Kelley. Norfolk;
executive secretary Virginia Council OF
Defense. Brigadier-Generai Edward
w. Nichols Lexington: superintendent
Virginia Military institute DIR. Doug
faS Freeman, Richmond; editor News
Leader. Rev. Fiward NJ, Caliscin.
KIchm ond; rabbi. Beth Ahabah Eyna-
rogue. Dr. Henry r, McIlwaine, Pc
tershurs; state librarian. Hon Rob-
0rt r. Priest ISIS. SUFFOLK: judge Supreme
Court OF Appeals Or. John Preston
Mcconnell. East Radford; president
State Normal School for Women.
Meet January 10.
The governor has called Ethe first
meeting of the commission for Thurs
day morning, January is, in the gov
efnor's office. at IL o'clock. when a
working organization will be effected.
In announcing appointment OF this
commission. Governor Davis stated
that II was his desire that II should
preserve q permanent record OF every
Virgtntan who has entered the military
~ naval service of the United States
Or OF any OF the allies In she war, and
prepare full account OF Virginia =
economic political and civic activities
n the achievement Of the great VIC
tA,fy for dem ocracy.
The commission is created to pro-
vide a responsible official organiza-
ton Tor the preparation OF Virginia
war history. and lis expected to take
the Initiative In the work.
The Virginia War History Commits
MON win cooperate with all other or
Eanizations working along this line;
& q, with local councils of defense. To-
cnl historical societies. chambers oil
commerce. charitable welfare and re-
Hgtous organizations. labor and trade
organizations and education and other
sfrff lar rneiefirx
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-01-08
MEDICAL. COLLEGE WORKS
ON old PEACE PROGRAM

s Tho Days Of the student armT train
I'M corps ara hut memories now at
AN Medical College Of Virginia. for
Ifth the expiration OF the Christmas
{411dASH The Old routine of work ~
EE0llowed last winter was resumed.
We5y few OF the men failed to return
a&tAr tho war program was abandoned
saNd many Of the old students. who
sA4d been kept out Of school because
a0f their previous eniistments In the
yice. are now honQrably discharged
4ar 4 professional civilian SERVICES
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-01-08
Marriage IAccnsA

Marriage IAccnseA
Clerk Walter Christian yesterday H.
sued marriage licenses to thu follow
ing couples:
Thomas Daily and Mari Simon.
James A. Rea. OF California and
Marie C. Belts
Bernard L. Traylsr. Of Chester
field county. and Louise l. Schwartz.
john E Beasley and Pearl L.
Bishop.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-01-08

pany So perint6mAoA& AJ14
refused 10 commit htaAenIe
ter. explaining that Il wAa bf
aled by headquarters o4z16o T.
mington, Del.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-01-08
MAY MAKE HOPrHELI
A PAPER MAKING CITY

Plans are being considered by ex-
perts OF rha DUPONT company 70 con-
vert its Hopeweil plant, or q material
portion of it, into a paper manufac-
tory. Many facilities and much equip
ment which could be employed for
paper making are idle in the powdes
city, awaiting disposal by the COM
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-01-08
CITY NEWS IN B RI E. F

his horne in cuipeper county. secre-
tary Winfrey has been working
steadily for sixteen months without
a rest. He expects to spend part OF
his months leave OF absence In this
City. While he is away Howell r..
England, Of Detroit. Mich. will take
his place..
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-01-08
In Bfh1st 81 rlsisSlIS

Mrs. r.. Z. Cook, OF 1917 Ho4 ri
received = letter from ler -
|terday, Private William w. Gl
IN which nB Ir1xSd tn1y m
the top IN the last hghttme 8
world war and was uns1zk1l =!
the conflict ended. Ha y .
OF Cognp1.y X. Ons HunAx
Thirfy-irst infantry. He @I7l
return home within 4 short II
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-01-08
Red Cross Meeting.

The Sauthsiae chapter OF the RED
Cross will hold IN Important meetir &
Thursday afternoon at $40 o'clock IN
the home OF Mrs r. Il. Burton.
Twelfth and cambridge streets. when
business OF Importance will be dis
cussed. The work rooms at Eleventh
and Hull streets were opened yesfer~
day and will he open each Tuesday.
I Wednesday and Thursday, from 10 to
IS o'clock, for the next few weeks Tho
! chapter Is now engaged In preparation
OF clothing for refugees in Belgium,
and other devastated countries in
Europe.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-01-08
Bcaalcr--Rislntsr,

John Emmett Beaslcy and Miss
3eAri Lee Bishop were married In
0lrson. pastor of Asbury Methodist
church, January :, at 8 o'clock,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-01-08
I.scut. B, n Handy Promoted

Lieutenant Boiling Hall Handy,
whose name appeared recently on the
casualty list as slightly wounded
the was Eassed) has been promoted
to first lieutenant The promotion
came on November 10, when he re-
Joined his reeim ent-the 3l7th in
fantry, Eigh1leth division. Hts wife
y In this city with her mother. Mrs.
George Ben Johnston. Mrs. Handy
was Miss Anne Roy Johnston.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-01-08
AA1L1OR RE-ENLISTS: THREE
HOYH UNDER 10 In NAVY

S SaSs keofutting for the u. g. navy II
MIMI on rapidly hare. Fl. l. Peay.
Abts city. whose four,years' service
II ~ navy had expired. re-enlisted
&s tardny. He win receive i thirty
Il 1ur1ough and four month"; pay.
X ~ applicants Tor tho navy pass
aminAtiona threa Of thcae
~ bc9s Nnd0r eighteen yeare OF
lAos Aalve IA cOnaent AZ thsir
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-01-08
Soutbsiide Items
M fnnsidcr AnncaI.

The decision Of Judge I'll. FL Wells,
OF hus.tngs court. part two. relative
to the case OF L. III. Taylor. proprietor
Of Swanshoro confectionery. who ar-
peafed from a fine imposed In police
court. Part two. when he and more
than ten other confectioners were ar
raigned on the charge Of violating the
anti-seiling law. is awaited anxiousiy
by Southsisic confectioners
The appeal In scheduled for consid-
GRAFTON. with number of other cases
before Judge Wells. this morning. Jus
tee Maurice has DELAYED action on the
charges preferred agass4st siae4 osaaer
sturekeepe-s. pending disposition OF
the case In the higher court
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-01-08
In Police Court.

Thomas Theadore proprietor of a
confectionery at 1914 Hull street. was
fined $40 by Police Justice Maurice
Yesterday on The charge of violating
the anti-selling law In keeping his
store open Sunday. He noted an APP
peal.
Sam John. 1913 Hu,l street. was ar
raigred ON n similar charge and his
case Was, continued indefinitely.
w. r LANES was fined $40 on a
charge OF being drunk.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-01-08
Bursed Yesterday

Following an illness of Influenza,
William Winfree Jones. tho two-year-
old son of II. G. Jones. who died Mon
day In his home. ass McDcnough
cemetery. Burial services took place
from the home.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1919-06-05
Winthrop Class Reunion.

Union.-The members Of the class
Of 1912 Of Winthrop College for the
first time since their graduation are
planning a reunion at the college dur
ing commencement week, June 1-3.
The president Of the class, Miss Leona
Thomasson, who has been in China as
a missionary since her graduation, is
at home on furlough, and her former
classmates are especially anxious to
meet together this year in order that
she may be with them.
Indications are that large number
of the class will attend. Miss Alma
Black Of Bamberg, who has been work
ing up the reunion, has heard from
the majority Of the class. most OF
whom expressed great enthusiasm and
promised to be present.
All those who are unable to attend
are requested to send to Miss Ludie
Jordan, Union, S. c., short auto
biography, covering the period since
1912. 1t is hoped that from these
sketches an interesting booklet may
be made. Those who have not yet
communicated with Miss Alma Black
are requested to do so at once.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1919-06-05
CHAIRMAN RID|CULES CHARGES
County Supervisor Thinks Delegation
Has No Right to Interfere in the
Matter Of County Engineer.

Greenville.-J. w. Norwood, million
aire banker, chairman of the Green
vile County highway commission, in
a communication addressed to the
secretary of the Greenyille legislative
delegation declared il it can prove
that any man grated any OF the high
way money it will have his hearty CO
operation in convicting the dishonest
and that he will give to the county
every dollar that has been stolen from
it.
Mr. Norwood sent the communica-
tion in reply to a resolution passed at
a delegation meeting when the ccun-
ty supervisor was asked to dispense
with the services Of P. F. Patton. en-
gineer. The resolution which he re-
ferred to was adopted by a majority
vote, Senator Bonham and Represen-
tatives Bramlett, McDavid and Smoak
favoring it while Representatives
Gresham and Richardson opposed 1t.
Mr. Norwood stated that the super
visor has full authority to dispense
with the services OF Mr.. Patton and
full authority to retain him in his
present capacity as assistant to him,
if he sees fit to do so and it Is agree
able to Mr.. Patton. He reiterated that
the engineer is not employed and paid
by the county.
w. H. Willimon. county supervisor,
stated that Engineer Patton has no
official connection with Greenville
county. but that he Is retained in an
advisory capacity without cost to the
county of Greenville and that he pro-
poses to consult him on any and all
occasions that he might see fit. $50
long as am supervisor Of Greenville
county I shall be in charge OF road
building in the county. and so long as
I conduct the road affairs Of the coun-
ty economically it strikes me that it
is not the business Of the county leg
islative delegation to interfere" Mr..
Willimon declared.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1919-06-05
CUT1ON STEAMERS
s00E 10 GO OVER
sTRoNGFHoPEs FOR REGULAR
cHARLEsroN-LIvERPooL
TRANSPORT LINE SOON.
MEANs[ MUCH TO CHARLESTON
A aenerIl Cargo Is Being Booked for
First Shipment, but Cotton viii
Fill Greater Part Of Cargo.

Charle$ $ton.-General Manager J. M.
Nhitsetti Of the Carolina Company an
nounced after trip to Washington
for a conference with the shipping
board that the Dutch steamer Leer-
sum had( been secured for cooperation
by the company between this port
and Live lrpool, and was expected here
about Juipe Is to take on a cargo.
There is /; ;cod prospect OF getting an
other steaApship a month later, and
the company counts on having a regu-
lar Charlestbn-Liverpool service in
operation eventually, which will mean
important trade developments for this
port and state. Freight is now being
booked fPf the Leersum, and general
cargo will be sent across. cotton using
much Of the space available.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1919-06-05

Of my stocking" announced Mary
through the interpreter.
"How do you know he took it?'
asked Mr.. Hogan, the assistant district
attorney.
Somebody told me that he said he
did" declared Mary.
Are you sure he took it?"
"SOme fellows SEW him count It,"
parried Mary.
"In what denominations was the
money!"
"In two rolls; one had eight 81 bills
and the other two S10s."
Witnesses were called. They testi-
fed that they had seen Feodor pick
up the money from the floor. He then
counted the So roll and showed 1t to
the assemblage. This he returned to
Mary later. Mary admitted 1t. She
even admitted that she might have lost
the money from the stocking.
Judge Simms became worried.
"But l can't see," he said, "how the
money got out Of the stocking. Tbe
mystery is too deep for me. B
ever, there can be no charge Of larceny
from the person, since the defendant
picked up the money from the floor"
Feodor then proved to the satisfac-
tion Of the court that he had not rit1ed
Mary's stocking, but that whatever
money he had he had found on the
floor. And since there was no evil
dence concerning the missing $40, Feo-
dor was allowed to 60.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1919-06-05
Mill lnstaIIs Ice Plant.

Winnsboro.-The Winnsboro Mills
have just completed the installation
OF a modern ice plant which began
operations the first Of the week. The
plant is capable OF producing ten tons
a day. Being modern in every par
ticular, it is turning out some OF the
clearest and best ice seen in Winns-
boro for years.
The plan Of the Winnsboro Mills is
to produce ice in sufficient quantities
to supply the mill and village and
also furnish a surplus to take care
of the ice needs Of Winnsboro and
nearby towns. This surplus will be
sold to local dealers. The mill store
will be the distributing point for the
retail trade of the village. The plant
was planned by the mill last year and
will fill long felt want in the COM
munity.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1919-06-05
Copyright, W. g. Chapman

ing very dainty and charming. She
was hungry, too, also good sign.
She did not seem to understand that
there was anything strange In the sit
uation in which we found ourselves. l
did not know whether this was due to
her mental state or to that strange
unsophistlcatiOn which l had already
observed In her.
After the meal was ended and we
had fed the dog, Jacqueline insisted
on washing the dishes. and l showed
her the kitchenette and let her do so,
though l should never have need for
the cheap plates and cups again.
"Now, Jacqueline, We must co."
said.
placed her neckpiece about her.
closed her bag stuffing the bills inside,
and hung II on her arm. | wanted
her to let me bank her money for her.
hut did not like to ask her. However,
Of her own account she took out the
bills and handed them to me.
It was past eight when we left the
house. carried my suitcase and,
stopping Mt a neighboring express Of
flee. had 1t sent to the Grand Central
station. And then I decided to take
the dog to the animals home.
did not like to do so, but was
afraid, in the necessity Of protecting
Jacqueline, that its presence might
possibly prove embarrassing. so took
1t there and left 1t, with instructions
that it was to be kept until l sent
for II.
Quebec was my objective, and with
no further clue than the dog collar.
A little snow was on the ground,
but the sun shone brightly. and l felt
that the shadows of the night lay be-
hind US.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1919-06-05
ALARM CLOCK SAVES SIX LIVES
Ringing Awakens Philadelphia Man,
Who Opens Window in the
Nick of Time.

Philadelphia.-SiX were saved from
asphyxiation here by the ringing of an
alarm clock.
Fumes from leaking gas pipe had
almost filed the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
William Reese, 6l0 Broad street, Lans-
dale, while the family were asleep,
when the alarm clock began ringing.
1t awakeued Howard and William.
sons employed at nearby foundry.
AS they rose both fell to the floor. I'M
conscious. Mr.. Reese heard the fall,
and though almost overcome, he
crawled into their room and saved
their lives by opening the windows.
Mrs. Reese, though i'll, could move
about. The daughters. Hattie and Mar
garet, were unconscious. They and the
sons were later revived.
Virtually all members Of the family
are suffering from the effects of in
hal!ng the gas.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1919-06-05
manifestinq the Spirit Of Christ.

In q discriminating estimate Oh the
yulue Of the forces which seem to be
engaged for the advancement OF the
kingdom of Christ it is constantly nee
essary to distinguish sharply between
love for a church, enthusiasm for
method and championship of cause
and loyalty to Christ. The one In
fallible touchstone is love for those
who differ. The man who Is harsh ana
hateful to those who are not working
on his lines betrays the fact that he
Is in love with his own ideas ana
methods, rather than loyal to Christ.
Real loyalty to Christ admits OF dlf'
ferences of opinion, but does not adj
nit of absence of love. There are too
many people who are strong denoml-
nationalists and ardent theologians,
who do not make the impression that
they are good Observation-Disclosures
Examiner.