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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-14
STOLEN GOODS FOR JULY
VALUED At S24,g93.03
Detective Report to Police Chief
Shows Sixty-Two Per Cent
t Recovered.
LOSS FOR 1910 s12s,557.i4
First Seven Months OF 1918 Shows
Valuation of SS6.041.6S on
Records. With $42.3GT.1S Worth
Recovered.

Report Of tho detective department
To tho. chief OF police. for the month
of July. completed and given out yes
tcrday. shows that goods valued at
s24,oeS.o5 were stolen during the
month. OF this amount. according to
the police, e. per cent. or sH.95S.9o
worth, was recovered through the CT
forts Of the detective department.
Twenty-sx automobiles We're stolen
during the thirty days in July. OF
which number twenty-five were re-
covered, although some OF the recov-
cred cars had been stripped by the
Since January /. says tho report. 1853
automobiles have been stolen in Rich
mond. and a total OF l2l have been re-
covered and returned TO their owners.
Since the frs, OF the year goods
valued at sl23,557.li have been re-
ported stolen, with rccovcries amount
ing 10 s13.SSS.37 The amount stolen
during the first seven months Of 1918
was SS6-04l.6S only s42.361.IS worth
of goods had been recovered by August
] last year
Arrests made for grand larceny dur
ing tho month by the detective de-
partment totaled fourteen: for petit
larceny, twen;y-four: for robbery,
three; and for receiving stolen goods.
fifteen.
Circulars warning other departments
10 be on the lookout for automobiles
stolen e, here or criminals wanted for
trial in Richmond numbered 1900.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-14
COMMITTEEMAN ABSENT
FROM FOOD CONFERENCE
Failure 10 Attend Meeting for DISCUSS
ing Army Supplies Causes
POstpOneIncnt,

Mayor Ains!ie was TO have had a
conference yesterday with one o. the
citizens committees on questions rclat-
ing TO securing government food sup
plies for Richmond. but some OF the
cCmmittcenen were absent and the
meeting had TO be postponed
Public interest is now beginning 10
turn towards the post Office as a dis
tributinE agency for surplus food SUP
pines OF the war Department. and from
Eme TO time some one comes in and
asks Tor blanket or pond or two
of sugar.
Assistant Postmaster Southwark
stated mat little that was den
mite had been received as TO the
details OF food distribution by parcc!
post. but a message from Washington
had stated that complete plans would
soon reach the local post Office
The poSt-oiiicc authorities have been
notified only that for the purpose of
the war DEPARTING MS FOOD distribu.
tion the parcel post weight limit win
be raised from seventy 10 l20 pounds
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-14
PAYS HIGH TRIBUTE TO WORK
OF u. S. MARINES OVERSEAS
Members OF Fifth md sixth ReEimc mt,
Who Served In Dcilcnu Woods,
Are Dcmobilizcd.
iRy Associated rrnss !

WASHINGTON, August l3-Tribute
70 the performance of the marines in
France as new and heroic demon
Stratlon of the unconQucra bic tenacity
and faunltlcss courage OF the America n
soldier was paid by Secretary Baker
today in d letter to Acting Secretary
Roosevelt. of the Navy Department
The letter Vas occaSioned by the resto-
ration OF the marine brigade to the
Navy Department after its service
overseas under General PcrShinS.
The brigade. composed of the Fifth
and Sixth Regiments. which played a
large PCT in turning back the Ger
man forces at ChatcauThierry and
Belleau wood. was demoblized today
At the marine corps camp at ouantico,
Va. Many OF the members of the bril-
gade, which was made up Of men from
day. and others will leave within the
next few days.
Replying on behalf OF Secretary
Daniels and the officers and men Of
the marine corps. Acting Secretary
Roosevelt said that the spirit OF CO.
operation that existed between the
army and navy never was better dem
onstrated than in the participation OF
the marines in the battles in France
as part Of the army under command
of General PerShinG. Mr.. Roosevelt
characterized the Second Division. com
posed of marines and regulars las one
of the greatest lighting organizations
tho world has ever known" and cX-
pressed qualification that the pride Of
the navy in the performance of the
marines should be shared by the War
Department.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-14
Borrowing Names
Is Unsatisfactory
SO Lynn Stuckey Learns
When Brother-i1-LdaU
Becomes Familiar.

borrowing the name of Il brother
in-law may not be entirely satiSfac-
colorcd. is employed in "A tobacco fac
tory. His residence is 1921 Moore
street. When Stuckcy went TO work
yesterday he was informed by his fore
man that he would be required TO clear
himself of charges against him before
returning to his job
On investigation tho colored man
found that his brothcr-in-law Boyd
lyrcn. colored, was the man who was
III custody facing a charge of break
ing into IL East Broad street with
intent to steal" When arrested the
negro simply switched names, accord
ing 20 Stuckcy.
I'd like TO sue him" said Stuckey.
only l know he amt got nothing. be-
cause he's my brother -in-!aw''
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-14
LidLifting Wind
Starts Game of Tag
Real Classic Sprintia,g
C. o ~ t e t s Occur ON
SeUenth Street Hill.

real old time lid lifting. mlschev.-
Gus. clustering wind arrived in Rich
town by surprise. Everyone who didn't
get hammcrlock on his hair covering
right on the jump, played an impromp-
III game of tag, down tho middle OF the
street sit? the sky piece being very much
The mystery of the day. was the dis.
appearance OF the sky piece of IL
the street next an open window when
IN atmosphere commotion disentanglcd
i his hair mantle from his think tank
When he turned around it appeared to
have disappeared. The thrill that comes
once in a life time animated his vcrtc-
hratcs, however. when an iratc woman
leaned out of tho window and damned
Everyone was sympathctic. Even IA
mule aided the hard pressed hat
gatherers. y diEnfied scoiarly -appcar-
ing man at seventh and Franklin
an cat cmphorium. evidently bent on
rcieavinE an empty void. When his
top adjournment broke loose its CRAP
plinG irons and wandered hence. he
with the aching interior traced it across
the street to where Il brace of mules
mapped in tho traces. Tho hat landed
Seneath the feet Of the pair and one
OF them obiiS. nEly put foot in it,
All would have been we'll but our
hero had never been indicted into the
art of playing hands with 4 jacllas.s.
inulish ankle. arousinE the ankle own
cr, who turned his head and smcllcd
the stragElinE locks of the hungry one.
Tickling gentleman in the back of
the neck when in tho act of shaking
hands with mule caused quick
shift CT scenery and had not a pedes-
trian rescued the hat complications
might have cnsued. In the last scene
Of the drama hat and owner were
hound for refreshments while the OBJ
liging mule was again fast asleep.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-14
Doctor Tells Ho1U to Detect
Harn7fuLEHects ofTobacco
Try These SIMPLE TESTS

New York: Doctor Conner. formerly
OF Johns Hopkins hospital. says: Many
mon who smoke. chew or snuff inccs-
sanity and who are seemingly healthy
are suffering from progressive organic
ailments Thousands of them would
never have been afflicted had IL not
been for tho excessive use Of tobacco.
and thousands would soon get we'll If
they would only stop the use Of to-
haCco. The chief hahit-forning prin-
c!ple OF tobacco is nicotine. a deadly
poison. which. when absorbed by the
system. slowly affects the nerves. mem
hranes. tissues and vital organs OF the
body The harmful crcc; OF tobacco
varies and depends on circumstances.
ON" viii be afflicted with general de-
throat. Indigestion. constipation. cx-
of memory lack OF viii power. mental
confusion. "tc. Others may suffer from
heart discas". bronchial trouble. har-
dcninE Of the arteries. tuberculosis.
blindness or even cancer or the COM
mon atliCtion known as tobacco heart
II you use tobacco in any form YOU can
easily detect tho harmful effects 10y
making TIA" following simple tests
Read aloud one fun page from "a book.
II. in the course of reading your Noic"
becomes mutiied. hoarsc and indiStinCt,
and YOU must frequently clear your
throat. the chances are that your
throat is affected by Catarrh. and
IL may be- the beginning Of more scri-
Gus trouble. Next, in tho morning be
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-14

Tore taking your usual smoke. walk up
three flights OF stair AT a regular pace,
th"n stop. II you find that you arc
out OF breath. your heart beat is forced
trembling or irregular. you may be q
victim of functional or organic heart
trouble. II YOU feel that you must
smoke, chew or snuff to quiet your
nerves YOU are a slave TO tho toba coo
habit. and arc positively poisoning
yourself with tho deadly drug nico-
tine. In either case you have lust two
;tlt"rnatiTcs-kccp on with the self
poisoning process irrespective Of IN.
dangers and suffer the conscpucnccs
or give up the habit and escape the
dangers. You can overcome tn" crav-
ing and stop the habit in "A very short
tim" BY using the following incxpen-
siN" formula. Go TO any drug store and
ask for Nicotol tablets. take one tablet
after each meal. and in Il conpura-
lively short time YOU Will have no de-
sire for tobacco. tho craving Will havo
loft you. with the nicotine poison otit
Of your system, your general health
VIII quickly improve.
Sotc--Wh"n asked about Nico,nI tablets.
one OF our leading druggists said: Ell /,
truly wonderful remedy for tho tubacco
habit. away ahead OF anything hay,
,uauufa rimr.rS TO refund tho money to every
diss tiSr.d customer. ana would No,
permit the - OF our name unless mo
remedy r"EsrsAcd unusual merit" Sicotoi
"a r!"ts ar" sold III th!s city under an IRON
clad inun"y-back guarantee hy all uu-,o-
dt'" drurrlsta. including tho Tragic. tho
Modern Drug stores and John r. bauer End
ether good iruggistS.-iGV
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-14

have been applied to modern conditions
only by the exercise of the greatest
libcrality of construction. The LA Fol
lette shipping law swept away COM
pletciy one treaty relating to the rights
and duties OF sailors and port authori-
ties and this never has been replaced
In the early days of the war there
were many Issues between the state
Department and the British Foreign
ONCE growing out of Interference with
American commerce by British war
SHIPS and British orders in council
ana the many claims for damages by
American shipowncrS and merchants
pending when the United States en-
tered tho war still technically are open.
NlScount Grey was the British Sccrc-
tary for Foreign Affairs when these
issues arose and conducted the ncEo-
liaIiohs Tor his government.
that conditions in Mexico were such
as TO demand consideration on an in
terha'i"hai basis in view Of the large
interests of foreign investors and cs-
pcclally British. in that country.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-14
VETERANS TO HOLD MEET
More Than 1000 Delegates From All
Parts OF United states VIII
Attend Session.
(By Associated Press. J

rangemcnts for the eiEhteenth annnal
chcampment OF the veterans of foreign
wars OF the United States TO be held
IN providence merit week will be made
~ IA meeting here tomorrow afternoon
OF the national council OF administra-
ton or the organization. II was an
nounced today.
More than 1000 delegates from all
over the United States. the Philippines
Hawaii and France are expected at the
tnca'npfnent. the representatives from
france being members OF the Rock Of
me Marine Post, which is made up of
oc!cers aud men OF the Thirty ighth
Infantry. L. :. y.
insurance, vocational education. land
a!!ntm.ntS and promotions in the army
ana navy are among the questions on
winch the encampment Will act.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-14
DECLARES PR0FITEERING
MOVING CAUSE OF UNREST
North Carolina Federation of Labor
Calls for Drastic Probe
S-,".- of Price Situation.
-.n@-.IBy Associated Prsgs ]

kAIJ1GH, y. T., August 13.-The
State Elaboration OF Labor, closing its
thirteen annual session here today.
called upon the State. county and city
ofhciais,apd the United States food adj
ministration 10 investigate the whole
sale md. retail dealers in the neces-
sariesZ OF life and stop proiiteerinG
whereEar. found. and asked Governor
Bickett-.to throw the weight of his
office behind The now movement
The one remedy for the present So
called unrest OF labor. 4 resolution Of
the federation sets forth. lies in the
elimination OF protitcering.
Major w. +. Moody, OF Raleigh. was
elected president OF the federation: l..
w. Williams, OF Wilmington. vice. pres
identa Mrs. Neltis' Pret.ly. Of Ashcvillc
first woman d-lep>. ~ ever seated in the
federation second vice president. g. T.
& Worley. of Asheville. sccretary-treas.
urer; }. +. McMahon. OF Raleigh, chair
man executive committee; -. 4. Jarrett
OF AsheTille, delegate TO the American
Federation OF Labor.
Upon the appeal OF the newly organ
ICED textile workers OF Charlotte, tina,
City was selected Is the place for the
next meeting.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-14
TWO BANK MESSENGERS
ESCAPE WITH $223,5OO
New forkcrH. Age Twcnty-One and
Twenty-Five. Disappear with
Negotiable Securities.
,l;y Universal scrvicc.)


NEW YORK August 1.-Two youth
full Wall Street bank messengers arc
sought by the police AS a result of the
disappearance of $223,5oo in negotiable
securities with which the two boys had
been intrusted by their employers for
delivery to nearby brokerage houses.
reported to the police yesterday. but
did not become public until today.
Bcnjamin II. Binkowitz. twenty-five.
Company. ii wall Street. was sent
out with n satchel containing $i7S.O0O
of victory bonds and railroad sccuri-
ties to be delivered to Kidder. Peabody
and Company. at Is Wall street just
across the street. He left the Office
at noon Tuesday and has not been
seen since. The empty satchcl was
found later in Exchange Place. Bin
kowitz was bonded for 100000 and
the bonding company is reported TO
have made good for the full amount
of the missing bonds.
- A. abou, the same time that
ployers. Harry Millhand twenty-onc.
employed by Simmons and Slade. of
. Nassau Street. was sent out with a
satchcl containing s45.5oo in liberty
bonds to be cashed at three broker
age offices, nearby He, too. disap-
rearcd and the empty satchel was
found later in the day behind a counter
in Simmons and Shades Offices.
Deputy Police Commissioner Lahey
gave out statement tonight concern
ing the disappearance of the mes
senGcrs and bonds. in which he refers
as Harry William, and says the boy
was only recently brought back from
Los Angeles after stealing $4,000 of
liberty bonds from another firm and
was arraigncd before Judge Malone
in General Sessions and let off with
suspended sentence.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-14
SAYS CONGRESS HAS RIGHT
TO Define INTOXICATION
Judiciary Sub-Committee FiIes Report
on Enforcement of Liquor
I.nws.
Try Associated Press \

tBy Associated PreSs.)
WASHINGTON. August t3.-To Sc
cure uniform and efficient administra-
ton and enforcement of the prohibit
ton law. Congress clearly has the right
to define what is intoxicating liquor.
the Senate Judiciary subcommittee
held in formal report GlCd today on
the amended house prohibition enforce
mcnt law.
In support of its contention. the sub
committee appended an elaborate brief.
understood to havn been prepared ny
counsel for the Anti-Saloon League Of
America. citing many court decisions
and presidents.
Only few explanations for the
changes mad" in tho House bill were
contained III the report. In some cases.
the report said. tho House provisions
were regarded as unnecessarily bur
densome" No reason was cited for
adding tho provision to permit home
manufacture and use OF light wines
and cider.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-14
DISCUSS STRIKE SITUATION
omcials of Power Company and It's
Employees Confer Mt
Charlotte.
fRy Associatcd Prcss. J

CHARLOTTE, " c.. August Is
Officials OF the Southern Public Utili-
the striking electrical workers were
brought together by Mayor Frank Nc
Ninch this afternoon at an informal
conference at the City Hall. intended
70 develop basis for discussion pre-
limnary 10 settlement of the labor
troubles that reached a crisis when
the city was left without electrical
current from until 4 o'clock yester-
day afternoon.
Following the conference which con-
tinucd two hours, Mayor McNinch said
the meeting was held At the request OF
the employees, eight representatives
OF whom were present. while Preside mt
T. Y. Taylor and Treasurer T. c. Mar
shall represented the company. There
is nothing further to announce for
who announced that there would be
further meetings Thursday.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-14
PETERSBURG NEGRO SHOT
TO DEATH BY HIS SISTER
Slayer Claims Brother Tried 10 whip
Child and Then Drew Knife
Against Her,
Especial 10 The Times-Dispatch

III
PETERSBURG, VA. August Is
Walter johnson, colored, who had Just
returned from overseas. was shot and
his sister Eulah Brown, according 10
the police. The shooting occurred in
Pig Alley. just in front Of the home of
lived. The cause of the shooting Is
said to have been family trouble. John
son had threatened 10 whip his sister $
child, 1t is claimed. and his sister
sister out of the rear of the house
and caught her again in front Of the
mouse, and renewed the quarrel. John
knife. She claims. and she drew a mis-
iol and fired at him twice. The frs.
bullet struck him in the neck. The
second struck him in the left breast.
instantly.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-14
AMERICAN SOLDIERS AID
GERMANS IN FIGHTING FIRE
Troops Help CoblenE F>irenen to Save
buildings of S1oraVian
Colony.
fRv AsSociated Pros !

CoBLENZ, August 1.-two hundred
officers who recently graduated from
the West Point Military Academy join
ed hands yesterday with hundreds OF
American douEhboys and civilians in
fighting fire which threatened to
destroy the Moravian Colony. an anci-
ent order OF religious workers at the
Neuwicd headquarters of the First
division.
The West Pointers who arc on a
tour OF the battle fields were attending
dance when tho fire was discovered.
The flames got beyond the control OF
the German tiremcn and the West
Pointers and the douEhhoys, were SUM
moned to aid in uucnchinE them. The
Americans fought the fire until day
light when it was brought under con-
troll.
The blaze was confined to one block.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-14
PRINCE ATTENDS REGATTA
Vast Crowd Gathers mt Vantage Points
and Gives EnEiishmnn RoyaI
Welcome,
tBy Associated Press }

ST. JOHNS. y. f. August 13.-The
shores Of Quidividi Lake. two miles
from the city, where a few weeks ago
Of the first successful nonstop trans
atlantic airplane flight, were again
thronged with enthusiastic Newtound-
landers today when the Prince OF
Wales went TO the lake for the annual
regatta.
The crowds were In waiting long be-
fore the royal guest was due, and
when he reached the lake every point
OF vantage was occupied. AS he came
into view wave of cheering swept
thousands were yelling themselves
hoarSe
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-14
LORD GREY COMING HERE
TO SETTLE WAR ACCOUNTS
RcndIustmcnt OF Complicated Financial
Relations VIII lie Undertaken
by NiscORnt.

WASHINGTON August l3-Ques-
TONS arising out OF the peace settle =
the House Of Commons today would
require the attention of NiScount Grey,
the new British ambassador to tho
United States, arc understood to i'm
clude readjustmcnt or tho compli-
Gated financial relations between Great
Britain and the United States growing
gu, OK loans and credits advanced by
America.
There also must he an almost i'm
mediate rccaSting OF many existing
treaties between the two count ics.
nccessitated by the radical changes
following the war. Many OF these CON
ventions date back for more than a
century and were said by officials to
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-14
SOME PEOPLE ARE
MISERABLE, HALF SICK,
TIRED ALL THE time
They DO Not Know What Ii the Mat
ter, and Their Physician Cnnnot
Name the Disease.

There are just lots and lots of pco-
pie who are sick--genuinely sick-yet
who manage to drag through their
work day after day
They do not know what is the mat
ter with them and their physician can
not name the diseasc-that miserable.
tired all the time" feeling
In most cases. the real cause Of this
state of poor hca lth is that the blood
is c!ogSed with impurities and the
bowels. kidneys and other vital organs
are not acting properly. 4 reliable
blood tonic is necessary.
Prescription C-2223 is a blood puri-
hcr or unusual merit. 1t Is supplied
ready prepared in concentrated form
ana Is TO he taken in small doses. 1t
not only cleanses and sweeps out OF
the blood all the impurities that are
causing i'll health. but tones up the
system.
Prescription C-2223 contains no
mercury opium. morphine. choral or
strychnine: il was originally the pre-
scriptioh OF prominent physician.
used IN his practice In the treatment
OF disorders OF the blood
III you arc miserable and half sick
get $3.50 bottle OF prcscription
I----" from your nearest drug store.
or me c-2223 Laboratory, Memphis
rem, VII! mail you IL bottle on re-
ceipt OF price Clip and mail this ad-
NcFusemcnt for free literature.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-14
Won HINTzE IN HOLSINGFoRS
Belief Is Entertained His Visit Fore
nhndows n-F'innish
Itnppronchment.
lRy A srcintedrrcs.

PARIS. August l3.-Admiral Paul Won
hintze. former Secretary for Foreign
Affairs Of Germany. IS NJ Hels!nyfors.
iiolstc, Finnish Minister OF Foreign A.
FAIRS, according 10 adviccs received
mere. This has attracted considerable
attention n Paris rs Indicating n pos
sihlc rapproa chmcnt between Finland
and Germany.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-14
Ford M CouciIfntor.

TILTOS, y. H.. August 13.-Henry
Ford. who is visiting here with Thoma
a. Edison, the noted inventor. APP
pcarcd in new role today, when he
acted clf-constitutcd conciliator
in the Tilton Capital Employees
strike. Ford circulated among the
strikers. He expressed belief that their
pay should be increased, but urged
them to return TO work and submit
their demands to arbitration.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-14
strikers win Return 10 york

PORTSMOUTH. VA. August l3-Ir
accordance with the resolution of the
Atiant' conVenti"n more than 500
railway Shopmcn employed in the
shops or the Scaboard. Atlantic Coast
Line. southern, Norfolk Southern and
the Norfo and Portsmouth Belt Line
roads this morning voted TO return to
work tomorrow. pending the decision
Of an official strike vote
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-14
Darlington Speaks Mt Rocky Mount

ROCKY MOUNT, y. c.. August ID
Tobacco warehousemcn, representing
more than a score of tobacco marke IS
Of North Carolina. are in this city to-
day in attendance at the annual scsSio n
OF the North Carolina Tobacco Ware
housemcn's Association. r. NJ. Car
rlnEton. of Richmond, president of tho
Tobacco Association of the United
afternoon.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-14
Favor Library n. Mcmori,,

Re tives OF Richmond boys Who los,
their lives in the war have eXvr.ss..a
81 as.sthcir opinion that a public H.
brarY}is the most appropriate form or
a Inemorial This became known last
of the, American Legion. which me, i'm
the Chamber Of Commerce No den
mite plans were decided upon. and III.
matter was deferred until the next
meeting III Scptcmber