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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-06-18
PREACH SPECIAL
SERMONS NEXT SUNDAY

Next Sunday will be Thrift Sunday
throughout the United stat e s
Churches of every denomination will
support the campaign, in cooperation
with the Savings Division of the. treas
larp department. Preachers have prom
ised to lay before their people the
personal and patriotic reasons for per-
petuating the lessons of sane saving,
wise spending. and safe investment.
which the American people learned
during the war.
Harold Braddock the director of
the savings division, has sent a letter
to pastors of all denominations. ask
ing that they devote at least part of
their sermons To the subject of saw
ing Secretary of the Treasury Glass
Will send to each congregation in the
Federal Reserve. District a message, 70
be read from the pulpit. giving the
reasons why the government is foster
ing the spirit of thrift MIR. Brad
docks letter in part reads:
We are hoping you will he able TO
assist-t.ie focai Savings Director IN
carrying OF the savings campaign lit
this community, and that YOU Will i'm :
press upon members of the orGanlZa-
/ lions connected with your church the
destrabiiity of careful saving for some
! worthy bbject. It would seem that. in
! the organizations which are deslrouS
for wing for this purpose. ii would
he to their interest to be enrolled as
government savings societies The
hsavings and Thrift Stamp securities
offered by the government are so safe
/ and so accessible to the investor In
! such small amounts that we feel they
/ should be well adapted to the needs of
; any church organization. We also
feel that if the members of these orr
CARNATIONS begin investing their say
| ings in government securities, ii viii
aid them to feel they have more di-
rect stake and interest in their gov
eminent, and make them more active
and Intelligent citizens.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-06-18
Charters Issued

Terminal Ports association, incor-
porated. Richmond, Va. Maximum
$1,000; minimum $1,000. Benjamin
Catchings. president, New York, Her
man f.. Brown, secretary Kingston,
New York; and .Orwill Y. w. Haw-
kins. Lynhrock. l. L., New York. To
provide adequate facilities for COM
merce and navigation, and to improve
the ways, means and methods OF dis-
tribution of the products % industry.
mines and agriculture
Certificate OF authority issued to
Hudson insurance COMPANY incorpo-
rated, under the laws of the state of
New York. Maximum. 100000. The
commissioner of insurance statutory
agent. Richmond. Va.
Amendment to charter of, T. Fl.
Roberts incorporated. I.ynchburg, Va.
Jas. r. Ford. president and r. c.
Blackboard. secretary. Changing its
name to Black Ford, Incorporated.
Supplemental charter issued to
Kingsport garage. incorporated, Bris-
toll Va. Maximum, $4,000; mini
mum $4,000 w. II. Nickels. Jr.,
president: A. X. Morrison. and w. II.
Rouse secretary. all OF Bristol. Va
Conduct general garage business.
Fredericksburg and Northern Neck
Motor Transportation company. incor-
porated. Fredericksburg. Va. MAXI
mum. s100,O00: minimum. $4,000.
Houston X. Skeetxcr, president: S. NJ
Janney. r. l. w Green, and ~ B.,
Debnan,. secretary, all Of Fsredericks-
burg. w. To operate motor trucks
and Other motor vehic1ae fnr htve
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-06-18
BRUNSWICK COUNTY
BAR FOR JUDGE WEST
Adopt RESOLUTIONS Endorsing Him FOR
Virginia supreme Court Of
Appeals.
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Lawrencevilie. Va. June 1s.--At
recent meeting of the Brunswick
county bar the following. resolutions
endorsing Judge West AS candidate to
succeed Judge whittle on the supreme
court of appeals of Virginia were unan-
imously adopted and signed by each
member:
Whereas. as the result of the resig-
nation of the Hon stafford G.. Whittle,
whose retirement from the bench OF
the supreme court of appeals OF VIZ
Ginia. on which he has during long
term of office. discharged the duties
Of high position with so much dignity
aud ability. a vacancy has occurred In
the membership of that court. shortly
to he filed by a successor worthy to
put on the err1ine which Judge Whit
tie. to the universal regret. at length.
has laid aside: and
Whereas. the claims of Southside
virginia to name Judge Whittles sue
cessor are in our opinion indefeasihie:
Now, therefore. he 1t resolved. by the
tar of Brunswick county that we. the
member of the bar of Brunswick
county. do unanimously recommend 10
the general assembly of Virginia the
Hon Jesse +. West. of WaSerly. as
man possessed of every qualification
judicial office OF the commonwealth. as
a man of strict integrity. of generous
and benevolent disposition, OF keen
acumen in the examination and decl-
sion of legal questions. of deep learn
ing Of wide experience in judicial ar
fairs. of signal patience. and of great
industry and application. and OF pro-
gressive. though conservative, views
on public questions. so many OF which
are present in this conjuncture OF our
national affairs to give concern to the
patriotic heart.
Resolved. further, that we earnestly
and respeetfu!ly recommend the can
didacv of Judge West to the considera-
tion of the general assembly. IN tine
hope that what we conceive to be the
merit of his cause may convince the
Legislature in Difference to the wishes
of the important region of the state
from which he comes. and to the wishes
of multitude of citizens OF the COM
n,onweaith who reside without the linn
it's Of Southside Virginia. of the Wis
don, and proprietv OF preferring Judge
West to the high public office to which
he aspires.
Resolved. further, that copies OF
these resolutions be laid before the
governor of the state of Virginia and
| the general assembly of Virginia, when
ever ii shall convene.
T. r. Buford NJ r. Peterson. n. Turn
I bull. c. NJ. Etahey. Edward II. Turn
bull, Jr., l., ]. Hammack. p. A. Lewis
r. Turftball. @ >a@s1H .'@ $50.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-06-18
TOMORROW IS TAG DAY
FOR BETHANY HOME

Bethany Home for Friendless Chill
dren.' The very name appeals to tho
heart. and those who are acquainted
with the good work OF the quiet and
unobtrusive child conservation institu-
ton over In Chest rfield county. heart
lily wish for its tag day" tomorrow,
large measure OF success.
Bethany Home has no endowment
nor any public service appropriation.
nor does it harass the public for con-
tributioDs Now and then when spe-
cial needs demand it. there /. tag
day. and that of tomorrow will be for
the purpose of securing funds for the
instalment of twenty additional beds
in the new dormitory. Twenty beds
nave already been put in. but there is
need for as many more.
The new building contains a spaci-
ous chapel. office, reception room and
workers quarters. The Home farm
contains 10 acres and its cultivation
Is the chief source of the institutions
up-keep. There are no large salaries
In fact. the workers have no fixed
saiaries--and the success of the Home
Is due to the liberal labor of love, per-
sonal service contributions.
The beneficiaries are waits from the
streets, slums and destitute homes.
who are placed in a wholesome, moral
and religious atmosphere, given rudi-
mentary education and taught handi-
icraft
w. p. Longworth Is the president
/ of the Home and has given freely of
! time. talent and means to bring the
Betnany Home to the present high
state of public usefulness
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-06-18
IT. PRIME;
FIGHTS DODGE HIM

Washington, June lI.--Lieutenant
Arthur {. Prime of the L. S. Marine
Corps. is perfectly healthy two-fisted
fighter but every time there is a war
1t seems TO pass him on the other side
of the street Prime is a man whom
fighting simply goes out of its way
TO avoid, as witness his attempts to
get 10 France and mix it with the
Huns:
He enlisted in the Marine Corps IN
June 1917 but instead of being sept TO
France was directed 20 Santo Domingo
to aueil a native uprising When he
got there it was over. After he re-
turned to the Marines camp 81 guam
tico. the uprising broke out anew.
Prime was stricken with influenza as he
he was about to sail for France. He
recovered and was boarding another
transport when the armistice came.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-06-18
IS HELD
FOR OCTOBER TERM

Charles T. Sheliinherg, postmaster at
Highland Springs who, according to
his own signed confession, robbed the
postoffce at that place early Monday
morning aud then burned the records
in an attempt TO cover IN shortages
placed at 81 900. was given a preiimi-
nary hearing before United States
Commissioner Melvin r FleEenheimer
yesterday afternoon and held in So
600 bail for the October term Of the
United states district court Bond. II
was said would I've furnished this
morning. In the meantime he was
lodged in Henricn county jail. Doubt
had been expressed whether Sheliln-
berg would be admitted to bail in view
of the seriousness of the charges.
Sheilinherg is twenty-nine years old,
and came 70 Highland Springs about
FIVE wears ago His parents are said to
reside In Michigan. He Is marrled.
with two young children--~the oldest OF
whom, is about seven--and was an
pointed postmaster less than two years
ago. succeeding r @i. Moore. Efforts,
Z, Is said, were made yesterday to gel
Mr. Moore TO again assume charge OF
the office. William Vaughan was tenn
porarily placed in charge.
Sheriff Webb Sydnor. OF Henrico,
county. declared yesterday that. be-
cause of the mans family. additional
charges probably would not be. pre-
ferred against him.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-06-18
POLICE COURT

Justice Crutchheld did not sit yes
terday. owing to the illness of Mrs.
Crutchfieid. Justice Maurice disposed
of the docket.
Robert Thomas was fined s. and
costs fer running through the traffic
zone
Junius Kennev was given thirty days
in Jail and nned So for unlawful So
Letting.
Lavinia Knight was fined $40 for
i Interfering with Policeman Ship while
making an arrest.
Thomas Henley, charged with trans
porting liquor, was sent to the upper
court.
Estelie Watts was fined s25 for hit
ting Fat Williams with rock
The case of Edward MeCiam, coll
ored. charged with stealing a diamond
ring from j. A. King. was continued
to June 90.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-06-18
INTENSIVE DRIVE FOR
THE HOME SOCIETY

Richmond's intensive drive for con-
trihutions to the fund OF the Child
ren's Home society of Virginia, winch
Is now conducting statewide cam
paign for money with when 10 pio-
vide new and larger quarters LOT the
little children, and to meet currsh.
expenses. was launched YESTERDAY
when committees from the ki"anis
and Rotary clubs started city wioe
canvass. e. Randolph Williams
CITY chairman, said last night ina,
early reports were encouraging, an
he was confident that the people W
Richmond would respond generously
for this worthy cause.
This campaign, which is oeeiareu "a
one II the most needy that Richmond
people have been asked to Son,r.ou.e
to in many years. is the FIRST mat .he
home has ever been forced to con-
duct on such proportions since IT was
organized eighteen years ago HeaNs
demands made upon 1t As result OK
last wears influenza epidemic ana the
ever increasing numbers OF war
orphans" that are coming to Its doors
for homing have made necessary tne
abandonment OF the society s
present quarters, which are entirely
Inadequate and unsuited for the pur-
pose.
Unless larger quarters are pro-
vfded the society cannot continue ~
meet the demands being made upon
II and 1t will be necessary to refuse
admittance to the little unforeunates
The home is Observation-Disclosures
and does not receive Assistance from
the state. and for this reason 1t is
solely dependant upon the public Tor
support The home has gathered up,
aided and homed more than 2,aoo
children. and last year cared for l,eAe
little ones. This work--so soreF
needed--cannot be continued with
out assistance.
Campaign headquarters issued the
following statement.
For eighteen years the Children's
Home Society OF Virginia has been
struggling under constant debt ana
overwh Ginning appeals, but not until
the war and the subsequent influenza
epidemic broke out, leaving in their
wake hundreds of these little ones. vas
this society aroused To ask Virginia
to meet the obligations that ;ightfutly
are hers The society needs 10 offer
no apology. even in the face OF all
other drives that have been pat on,
for coming before the people AT TINS
time and pleading for then help. II
is the duty of every citizen in the
state and II should be considered
privilege TO assist in this mcst worthy
undertaking. sympathy and tears are
good. but at this time money is needed
and in this statewide campaign. funds
with which 10 erect a suitable building
to house these Children arc bring So
licited, and II is honed that the people
VIII feel this obligation and give
double the amount asked for
This society has gathered IN aided
and hepana mare than INC Thousand
five hundred siiiidren-T4et- SiiH nWp
as their legal Wards between eleven
hundred and fifteen hundred children
All of our chidrens' institutions in
the state are crowded To Overlooking
and yet. in the face Of these condi-
lions. there are still ten thonsa nd
little ones vet uncsred for In God 5
name and for humanisy's sake. let the
people respond now. The he deuartcrS
Of the special effort is located at No
80 North Seventh street,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-06-18
CAMPERS RALLY
FOR BIG OUTING

A campers rally was held last
night in the boys rooms OF the Cen
Y NJ C A. and all details gone
over concerning the association camp
which leaves next Friday morning
for lenixa. Va. A camp site liz 10
Gated on side hill, woods right in
back. aytesian We'll water and ex-
eellent swimming and boating In
fact the swimming likely is the best of
any camp in Virginia as the Chiean-
homany river lis about one half mile
wide opposite the camp. The sandy
beach on the opposite sid. gives a
gradual slope where the hathers will
find the depth they want Six boats
have been chartered, so the boys Will
have good chances for fishing and
excursion trips UP and down the sides
OF the river A white cook. Samuel
Coles. who, has had several years
experience working for Childs restau-
rant in Montreal and has been chief
on tho c, e. r. oad-traaseonti-
MENTAL trains; assures those boys
going that they will he cared for
nearly as we'll as at home in the eat
ing line anyway.
The party plans to leave the asso-
citation building as early as possible
after the truck is loaded Friday and
ss3a te tdIA III inc AFTERNOON
July second. The camp Will be under
the constant personal direction OF the
physical director, who will be assisted
by several older boy leaders: who are
excellent swimmers
Already thirty boys have signed up
and there are a few places left for
any others who can go and who
haven't handed in their names yet
All bundles and suit cases are to be
left at the association by Thursday
night.
The boys going are: Howard Nc
Graham. George McCirahasn: John
browning; Hugh Browning: Herbert
RAIN; Benjamin Rawles. Larry
Nooker; Percy PreSnai: Henry Pat
terson: Berkeley Mills: Frank Bates;
Alton Erik, Alfred Dudley; Macon
Sammons: Emory Anderson; Henry
Euhank: Howard Johnsoa; spur
gion Chase: Bryan Hobson. Joseph
Sutton; Edward Frost; Herbert
Hutchinson: Thomas Todd. Clifton
Miller; Arthur Cosby: Henry Richard
son, Robert Short; Stuart Cooke.
samuel Mckee and Lunsford Loving.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-06-18
SEvENTH.ST. CHURCH
GIVES PORCH PARTY

A delightful porch party will he
given tonight by the girls OF the Sew
enth-street Christian church at the
residence of Mrs. W p. ThurSton. 2N2I
Hanover avenue. where delicious re-
freshments will be served
The entertainment is for the purpose
of raising funds for the moving pic
tur emachine of the church. The ma
chine was paid for with borrowed
money and ii Is hoped that sufficient
funds will be raised tonight to settle
the debt. The general public is COR
daily invited to attend.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-06-18
AUTOS UNDER THE
EYES OF THE LAW

Acting under the recently approved
ordinance, Director of Public Safety
Myers has designated the space in
front of police headquarters. in the
middle of Broad street. parking
place for automobiles for hire
In view of the many complaints of
disorderly conduct at parking places.
this plan has been devised. and II is
believed that much Of the disorderly
&C nduct will be eliminated. Lieuten-
ant Samuels. cf the traffic dera rtme emit.
lias made all arrangements for the
Transfer OF the parking privileges from
ether sections in the more or less con-
gested districts.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-06-18
BUSY SEASON I C[0
FOR THE sum
EanaI Suffrage League A1sSxa nI1s
tion Of Rexret On Death ~ Z 2
yalentine. as5s 29

The executive council Of the m4
Suffrage league. Of Richmond, me-
al suffrage headquarters y~UExS
afternoon. adopted resolutions 6fs RI ~
patny to Mrs. g. r. Valentine. 49, Y
Gent OF the State league. In hek p61S5
sonal loss. which as friends ana At1liES'
cere admirers of her beloved hutha &Xf8
IL Is their privilege to share. WIN assa
Upon action of the members nfeoe&x
II was decided that further feG0lS3E
weekly meetings Of the league bGs1a1sS
continued for the summer season. @
Subjects and speakers at suttrSN1
headquarters during the season 1oS1
closing have been: Two Weeks #GlSi
the Second Line of Defense" Mira T0dAS
'abney: Accepting Observation-Disclosures NJ
Mrs. S. r. Clover; "woman.s Part 13|
reconstruction Miss Katherine HsafNE
Hawes Womans Traditional Hxn4t$
crafts in Modern Life" Miss AAAI6
Clark; echoes from the wornanss No.
tory dinner. Mrs. Randolph MaynAr6
Mrs r. II. Potts Mrs. Salty Ne1A0A;
Robins, Miss Bessie P. Taylor; SIX
teen Foot Book Shelf for SufFr131sM
Mrs. g. Harvey Clarke; reading BY NtR3
Lou Belle Catesby Jones, from the NtNk
Robert Norwood's collection Of poeiune'
The Modernists'. "Reaping the whfrts1
wind, Miss Margaret PRESCOTT Nom
tague; Social Hygiene" DR.. Anfn vun
Sholly: The Gentle Art OF puh1l0
Speaking" Miss Helen Stockdsfl; the
College Woman's Opportunity IN H.
construction. Miss Sally Adkisson, Mis-
Julia Spratley. Miss Lita White, 1GtaS
Frances Woodson. Miss Margar0&
Laws; The Serbian Situation. Df.
Resale Slaughter Morton: The rrseS
ent Status of Suffrage" Mrs JOHN HI
Lewis; Fourteen Points on SufIrage.M
Miss Adele Clark
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-06-18
REMARKABLE
RELIEF REMEDY
FOR NEURALGIA

A Richmond lady who has been for
several years troubled with periodic
headaches and neuralgia. saw the ad-
yertisements OF Twentieth Century
Royal Liniment. got bottle from her
druggist and followed directions by
rubbing small amount Of the lini-
ment on forehead and temples.
In a Few minutes shc experienced
great relief, and q second gentle appli-
cation of this remarkable remedy en-
tirely relieved the pain.
Try II for neuralgia. rheumatism. on
Ill raw and tender surfaces. Quick,
l pnaifjye R1lief and Cure.
Jl4 prhggists ~ 100 East NArshaI
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-06-18
COMMUNITY SERVICE
IN THRIFT DRIVE
On.Operative Education Association
to Work With Local
Leagues.

As one Of the features of eauca-
ton community service in Virginia,
thrift is TO be taught by the Co0pera
tive Education association which
works with one thousand community
leagues.
Home demonstration agents over
the whole state have also promised
their support of the savings move
ment. according 10 recent report 10
the war loan organization for the Fifth
Federal Reserve district by Miss Lois
e. Erwin. field director for Virginia
for the educational and rural division.
Zach Of these th!rtyfve agents will
enroll If possible. not only every mem
Der Of her demonstration club but viii
also further the thrift movement in
every way possible through the
medium Of her office.
The leading normal schools ard
colleges of the state have promised
their support. At Randolph Macon
college la LynChhurg the senior class
has enlisted in the movement 100 per
cent strong, A great many of these
young women will be teaching next
year and they have already been in
structed In the work Of organizing
thrift clubs in their classes.
A course in thrift instruction will
be incorporated in the required pro-
gram OF sfudy IN all the summer nor
mails. and saving societies will he con-
Quoted In the training schools.
The thrift movement has been dis
cnsssd at good many of the teachers
and principals conferences and plan
outlined for pushing forward tho saw
inEs work as part of the regular
school program in the leading cities
next year. Similar action will he
taken at the county institutes in the
TALL and thrift as a regular part OF
the school program will be taught
in The schools. OF Virginia next ses-
sion
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-06-18
PENALTY FOR THOSE WHO
FAIL TO PAY INCOME TAXES

Including $4,000 600 received Mon
day. II is estimated that between So
100000 and $7,000.000 has been paid
at the office OF the United States coll
rector of internal revenue as the sec
ond instaiment OF the federal tncom 8
tax. Those who. failed to pay their
second instalment of income taxes
Monday are subject to assessment
against them of an additional sum
amounting 10 so per cent OF the taxes
due. In addition. those required to do
so and and who failed to make their
returns Monday, are subject to a fine
of $1,000. An extension Of time had
been given certain taxpayers. particu-
larry corporations, until Monday to
make their returns
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-06-18
Verdict For x1N43.9S.

A verdict for ST.a459S was rendered
in the city circuit court Yesterday in
the suit of Sunnrstde Granite com
pany against j. Y Hickford Sand and
Gravel COMPANY Notice of appeal was
entered.
A verdict for the defendant was re-
turned in the case of Kate l.. kauf-
man against Harper.
suit was instituted by J. f Marchant
a1ains. IL r. Savage for $1,000,
Notice Of motion for Judgment was
entered in the suit of Sherwin VIII
iianls company against the York River
Shipbuiiding company for sll32.
The suit Of Alice Smith and Sa]lie
Green against ]. T Davis case OF
eiectIrrert IS on trial.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-06-18
FRIENDS OF IRELAND
IN JUB|lANT SESSION
Encouraging Sp~~ches and Reports Re-
ceived With Rapturous Applause.

Intense enthusiasm marked the meet
ing az the Friends OF Irish Freedom
held last night in Lee camp hall. Kew
NJ D. Godfrey. native Irish clergyman.
recently arrived in America, who was
present by invitation. was accorded
HE privileges Of the floor and delivered
a ringing address in which he declared
that England's capstulatiou to the de-
RAND Of ireland for freedom was in
evltable.
The speaker was frequently inter
rupted by outbursts OF applause.
A report on the action of the American
Federation OF Labor in convention AT
Atlantic Ciiy. endorsing the demand
OF the people Of Ireland for hearing
by the peace conference in Paris i1ke-
wise was received with cheers and APP
nlause President -. G.. oFlahertT de-
livered a characteristic speech. the
dominant note of which was optimism,
carving his audience to a high pitch
Of enthusiasm.
Arrangements were made for the re-
ception of Miss Katherine Hughes the
Canadian woman champion OF the irtsh
RepuhliS. who will arrive in Richmond
next Sunday morning. Miss Hughes
Will be the principal speaker at a great
mass meeting and demonstration to be
held at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon in
John Marshall High school auditorium
She will present the case OF ireland to
the people of Richmond
The mass meeting will he open- to
the public No collection will be taken
up large consignment Of flags OF
the new Republic of Ireland has been
ordered by Patrick Henry branch and
Will be received heres before the end
Of the week About thirty new meW-
bers were enrolled at last nights meet
In