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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-07-31
RETURNS FROM W
SUMMER SCHOOL
Secretary Il. d. Foster Resumes Duties
at Progressive Railroad
Association.

Secretary e. D. Foster. of the Rich
mond Railroad Y, has just returned
from his vacation spent at the Y. NJ.
G.. A. summer school, Blue Ridge. N,
c. This is the school of the Y for the
southern Jurisdiction n six hundred
secretaries were present.
The Richmond railroad branch OF
the "Y" is making a phenomenal rec
ord. There are more than two thous-
and members. $50 having been added
to the roll this year. The pretty asso-
citation home has recently undergone a
Thorough renovation and r~modelline
and new furniture installed. The dorm.
tory sleeping apartment has been in
creased in capacity. and there have
been other material improvements and
not a penny is due for them.
The running expenses OF the institu-
ton have been promptly met and
there IL only about four thousand dol
lars due on the hundred thousand dol
lar building. which will be entirel,
liquidated this fiscal year.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-07-31
ASKS FOR BIDS FOR
PAINTING MAIL BOXES

Postmaster Hay~T. Thornton an
nount yesterday that bids are be-
ing asked for contractural painting
Of the mail boxes throughout the city.
annual instructions having been re-
ceived from Washington to brighten
up the receptables.
The government furnishes all ma
serials, and the postmaster suggested
that an excellent opportunity is at
forded returned soldier painters who
perhaps have been unable to ind work
or superannuated decorators who
have grown old In the service and are
not agile enough to do house and
sther height painting.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-07-31
CENTENARY METHODIST
PURCHASES PROPERTY
Acquires Home OF Mrs. George Ben
johnson and sells Adjoining
building.

For use as a parish house. Centen-
ary Methodist church has just pur-
407 East Grace street, for a considera-
ton of $4,000. 1t was also learned
Yesterday that the property on the cas
side of the church now used for o n
gregatioAaA purposes. hal been sold for
$50, 900 to the Methodist Publishing
company.
1t is the plan Of the publishing
house, now located at Ninth and Broad
streets, to build a handsome house on
Grace street. covering a double lot. for
1t already owns the building adjoining
the property Just purchased.
The Centenary church will take pos
session of the newly-acQuired property
possibly by october Is and not later
than December !.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-07-31
ALLEGED TO HAVE
RECEIVED STOLEN GOODS

c. G. Pearson. sos West Ninteenth
street, the Southside. was arrested
yesterday charged with receiving a
quantity OF stolen goods. Among tbs
articles alleged to have been re
cetved by Pearson are several auto
mobile tires and several silk shirts
the property OF the American Railway
Express company.
Mark Boyd, 405 East Canal street
was arrested on a charge on receiving
several stolen automobile tires. and
Sam Bamhacus. % North Seventeenth
street. With having In his possession
a quantity OF cigarettes.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-07-31

Robert A. Blanton died at his home
near Thornsburg. Spotsylvania, Tues
day morning OF general debility, aged
seventy-two years. He was one OF
Spotsylvania's o prominent citi-
zcns. a member OF Bethany Baptist
church. He Is survived by his widow
and hve children-Mr. Charles w.
Blanton. Mrs. Grace Blanton. of Caro-
line: Mrs. Fl. J. Durrett, OF Spotsyl-
vania; Miss Robbie Bianton, of Caro-
line, and r. Alvin Blanton, Of Spotsyl-
vania.
Funeral Was held yesterday at $3.50
p. NJ. from Bethany church. conduct
cd by Rev. s. b. Overton and Rev. J.
s. Ryland. Interment In Bethany
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-07-31
NEWFOUNDLAND MARINER
WEEDS CALIFORNIA WIDOW

Rupert Nathews. = mariner from
Newfoundland. and Mrs. Martha E.
Kleinfelder. = widow OF Del Norte, Cal,
we're united in marriage in the license
bureau OF the city hall yesterday.
"Parson" jim. Macon on ciating. Miss
Grace Hodge. clerk In the bureau. was
the official witness. Licenses were
also Issued to EDWARD Davis and Ollie
4. Warren n Lloyd L. Lindsay and
Edna Blanche Leman.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-07-31
Chaloner Will Resume
Lectures in Richmond

According to a statement made In
New York. John Armstrong Chaloner,
author of Who's Luney Now" and
who recently regained control OF his
enormous estate. which was taken
away fra him when he was adjudged
lnsar> is 10 resume his lectures at the
Cooper Union, New York. mex No
vember. He asserts he will continue
IN the trail Of the bogus lunacy laws
In the United States.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-07-31

' motorists were assessed $2s
and cost for speeding by Police Justice
Maurice yesterday. Their names were
Frank Barne. J. T. Levitt. James Aus
tin. Horace Cook n II. S. Nuckols.
q. w. Con, recently returned from
service with the A. T.. r.. was fined S15
and costs for driving an automobile
carslsly n recksessly. w. s. White
whose car struck and knocked down
/ J. Stone while sne latter was
alighting from = treet car. was nned
q like mount.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-07-31

One out OF every three school chill
dren in the outlying districts Of
Cxecho-Slovakfa In 70 seriously un-
derfed a. to be in 4 dangerous condi-
ton. according to q survey Just COM
pleted by American Red Cross work
ers. And everywhere in the new re-
public the need Of clothing, medicines
and soap Is probably even greater
than the foo need" according TO the
report.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-07-31
Obituary


Funeral services for c. p. Tucker
were conducted al the grave in Oak
wood cemetery yesterday morning at
II o'clock. MIR. Tucker died at his
home, .72S North Twenty-ffth street,
Monday. leaving his wife and two IONS,
Stanley r. and Otis T. Tucker; also
one sister, Mrs, Edward Allen.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-07-31

The shaggy sheepskin capes affect
ed by the men generally throughout
the Ralkans, are a picturesque feature
of life in the Near East. but Ameri-
al Red Cross experts have demon
strated that they are one OF the chief
carriers OF the deadly typhus germ.
Accordingly. a wholesale campaign
for the cleansing OF peasants fur
capes. Is In progress throughout that
region.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-07-31
Mrs. Samuel III. Cook.

Mrs. Samuel II. Cook died at her
home on West Commerce street,
Bridgewater. Tuesday morning al $50,
after a brief illness OF a complication
OF diseases incident to old age; at the
age of seventy one years.
Tho funeral was held from the
house yesterday morning at IL o'clock.
conducted by her pastor, Rev. r. L.
Eutsleh. assisted by Rev. II. r. Berth
wick, Of the Presbyterian church. In
terment in Greenwood cemetery.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-07-31
TELEGRAPH COMPANIES
TO RESUME OLD RATES

Pre-war telegraph rates will prevail
In Richmond after today. unless the
State Corporation Commission inter
venes. Both the Western Union n
the Postal have made announcement to
the effect that the rates will be re-
duced al 500 as Burleson surrenders
control OF the lines.
II the rates revert to their pre-war
stats tomorrow morning II will be a
reduction OF something like twenty per
cant.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-07-31

Valued nj approximately 500. 900,
$4,000 refugee garments. cut but
not made up. have been ordered de-
lieverd by the division warehouses; to
the American Red Cross commission
for Siberia.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-07-31

MHB ffOUCFV T.. ~ SVOv6f
The sad announcement Of the sud.
den death of Miss Robert E. Lee Stow
err at the home OF her brother. DR..
George A, Slower, at South Boston,
Va, whittier she had recently gone In
hopes OF improvement In health by a
change, has cast a gloom over the
community around Staunton.
The funeral services were held
Tuesday afternoon at I o'clock. con-
Quoted by her pastor. Rev. VIM. c.
White, and the interment was In the
Green Hill cemetery not far away
blessed are the dead which die in the
Lord
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-07-31
Lieutena.t -PriAAyLRetvrns.

After fourteen months service in
France. Lieutenant J. Thomas Priddy
has landed in New York. according to
word received yesterday from the
Gotham City. He went Immediately to
Camp DIX for discharge and he is ex-
pected in Richmond before the end OF
his week.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-07-31
Gees e crtmt.., A.v,uu

Henry Breil. . white youth living
In the East End. was committed to the
asylumn for the criminal insane al
Marion In the hastings court yester-
day. Bren was facing a charge OF
HOUSEKEEPING and the jail physician,
DR.. William 3. Gordon. advised the
court h q he was Of unsound mind.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-07-31
sl,eltcrtne Arms Lawn Party.

A lawn party VIII be held on the
lawn of Holy Comforter
church. Grove avenue and Row
land street. tonight between h
hours OF Z and 10 O'Clock. for h
benefit of Sheltering Arms hospital.
Ice cream. candy and punch will be
served.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-07-31

Excursions to Norfolk Every Sunday
on Norfolk and Western railroad
trainy leave Broad Street Station S:iS
A N. and s:46 A. M. ana leave Nor
folk 4:3oAP. n. and 7:3o r. NJ. With
to Norfolk 31s96: to Virginia Beach
$3.1S. Norfolk 70 Ocean View ton
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-07-31
CHARGED with Operating "sun."

w. d. Lane. 1112 North Thirtieth
street. was arrested yesterday after
moo early. charged with operating a
still at the above address. A quantity
of paraphernalia, including copper
still. coil and mash" was seized by
Officers Neisz and Lee. who made the
arrest. Lane was bailed for his APP
pearance in police court this morn
ing.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-07-31
Thclma Cecilia STONE.

Thelma Cecilia Stone. eleven years
old. oldest daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry J.. stone. died yesterday morn
ing at 4:40 o'clock In the home Of her
parents. 1927 North avenue. Barton
Heights. Her funeral will take place
Friday morning at IL O'Clock from
the home. The little girl. who had
seen III several months, is survived by
her parents and one sister. Elizabeth
Stone.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-07-31
oliver Jan sentenee.

J. C. Royster was yesterday con-
wicted OF transporting wshtskey and
sentenced TO thirty days In jail and :
ane II $50 In tho hustings court yes-
terdAy. Royster's attorneys imme-
immediAtAly entered m appeal to the
0apseme court
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-07-31
Miss Elixabcth Smith,

Miss Elizabeth Smith. daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. b. r. Smith. Of Hinton.
died Monday about noon after a brief
illness caused by Britsh's disease. at
the & Of fifteen years.
The funeral services wal held from
the Mt. Horeb U. B. church Tuesday
afternoon ut 3 o'clock. conducted BY
the Rev. e. s. Coffman, assisted by
the Rev. Minor Kline.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-07-31
Lafayette @. Jones,

The funeral OF Lafayette O. Jones,
who died at his home in Spring Hill,
near stanton. on Friday morning,
was held In the Spring Hill Presbyte-
'rian church on Saturday afternoon a
A o'clock, conducted by the pastor
Rev. J. B. Gordon and the interment
was in the Pleasant View cemetery.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-07-31
DR.. Il. L. Hnlnnan nj.

Announcement was made yesterday
afternoon that DR.. b. L. Hillsman IL
now undergoing treatment at one OF
the local scnatoriums for q severe
nervous breakdown. He will possibly
not be able to resume his practice for
eight or ten days.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-07-31

Three Firemen sworn In.
Three new hrcmen were yesterday
sworn In by City Clerk ALI H. Nc
Dowell. Their names were John W.
Parrish. Joseph L. Sweeney and Archie
w. Murphy.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-07-31
PRESIDENT SMITH ON

Richard H. Smitn. president OF the
Planters National bank. will speak
N PROFIT Sharing at the weekly
meeting Of the Credit Mems associa-
tfol today. There also will be pre-
stnted a complete review OF the
credit situation, with special reference
to the damage by the recent excessive
rainfall.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-04-29

will continue to eat white. Bread"
restored late last year after months
of milling on a Victory flour basis,
despite the return of European
countries to war bread basis, an
nounced by the Supreme Council,
julius 81. Barnes, president Of the
Food Administration Grain Corpora
ton and Federal Wheat Director,
said today.
A survey Of wheat stocks, Mr..
Barnes said, had convinced his de-
partment that the American supply
was sufficient not only to warrant
continued production Of all wheat
-four, but to meet the export demand
until the next harvest. 81
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-04-29
FIRST GERMANS -, ..,
AT VERSAILLES
Advance Guard of Berlin Delegation.
Occupy Quarters in Two Hotels
With French Police Protecting
Them From Annoyance.

Paris, April 25.-The first of the
Germnas who are to participate in
the Versailles congress arrived in
Versailles today in two parties. The
first group, consisting of three Off
cial couriers, arrived early. in the
day, and the second, headed by
Herr Lersner, came later. They were
escorted to the Hotel des Reser-
voires. ..-
The Germans were met at the
station by Colonel Henry of the min
istry of war commissary, and M.
Oudaille of the ministry of the in
terror, who were detailed by the
foreign office to take charge Of the
German representatives.
A French detective Of the most
obvious ''.plain clothes" type loung-
ing at the front entrance to that
wing of the hotel Des Reservoirs
and companions under the windows
of the rooms looking over Versailles
park were the only indications of
the character of the state guests who
had displaced civilian lodgers and
forced them to seek other shelter in
crowded Versailles.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-04-29
between their two hotels


Nor is it expected that the Ger
mans will seek to extend their prom
enades far and wide through the vast
par kof Royal Versailles, which
stretches from their hotels in one d.
rection far beyond the great palace
LIE Roi Soleil and in the other to the
Trianon and the Petit Trianon, but
necessary police precautions will be
taken to prevent annoyance by curl
osity seekers or possible hostile per-
sons in that part of the park adjoin-
ing the hotel, where they take their
walks and through which they pass
to and from the Hotel Trianon,
where the preliminary discussions
with the associated delegates will
take place.
"We do not expect to drive the
nurse maids and children from their
customary Fairgrounds but we will
keep any crowds from gathering and
particularly outsiders from Paris
who might think it Sunday amuse-
ment to come to eVrsailles and hoot
the Germans or do something not in
consonance with the dignity of the
peace conference" said French po-
lice official.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-04-29
WORLD PUT BACK ON WAR
BREAD; u. S. NOT AFFECTED
Plan Adopted by Hoover, Supreme
Food Council Chairman, Announc-
ed-America Has Enough
Wheat to Continue to Eat

white Bread.
ParisA April 2 An increase in
the milling percentage which will
virtually put the world back to war
bread basis for the next three
months, is part of the program
adopted by the Supreme Food Coun-
Gil under the craftsmanship of Her
bert C. Hoover.
The program also includes a COM
plete plan for securing and distribut-
ing food to allied, liberated, neutral
and enemy countries until the next
harvest. One object Of the program
is to determine the available food
supply and so to distribute shipping
as not to put undue pressure on any
one market.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-04-29
Traffic Goes On.

The detectives did not interfere
with traffic in the street or in the
park. Orders evidently had been
given to make the service of sur
villance or protection for the Ger
mans as unobstrusive and unobjec-
tionable as possible.
Protection and tt !oidance Of
possible unpleasant ;idents, rather
than restrictions, will in fact, be
the purpose Of such + lice measures
as are taken, according to a state
ment made to the Associated Press
today by one Of the French repre-
sentatives assigned to the mission.
The Germans will not be expected,
and probably do not desire, to extend
their movements into the general
quarters Of Versailles, but they will
be allowed freedom of movement
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-04-29

Engraved Cards and Invitations
The Press and Banner Co.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-04-29

New York, April 26.-Americans
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-04-29
Statement Of tho Condition of
The Bank of Mt Carmel
Located at Calhoun Falls, S. C., at
the Close of Business March 4, 1919.
RESOURCES.

Located at Calhoun Falls, S. c., at
the Close of Business March 4, 1919.
RESOURCES.
Loans and Discounts ts----$62, ,324.54
Overdrafts ---- 59.0S
currency ------------- 5,5oI.0O
Gold 1000
Silver and other Minor
Coin --------------- 611.66
Checks and Cash Items 659.S4
TOTAL ------------$67,247.12
LIABILITIES.
Undivided profits less cur
rent expenses and taxes
paid, d,---------------$ 3,741.73
Due to banks and bankers 11,170.59
Individual de-
posts subject
to check----s30,755.55
Savings dep 552.65
Cashiers. Chks $3.50
Notes and Bills Redis-
counted ------------- 6,O0O.UVI
Bills Payable, including
certificates for money
borrowed, ----------- 15,OOu.OuI
TOTAL ,247.12l
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
County of Abbeville, IS.
Before me came n. W. LAWSON,
Cashier of the above named bank,
who, being duly sworn, says that the
above and foregoing statement is
true condition of said bank, as shown
by the books of said bank.
b. W. LAWSON.
Sworn to. and subscribed before
me this 18th day of March, 1919.
JOSEPH HICKS
Notary Public.
Correct Attest:
B. F. MAULDIN,
]. w. MORRAH,
R. A. NORRIS, Directors.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-04-03
INDUSTRIAL CHAOS
MAY FOLLOW ROW
At H. c. |. PARLEYs
Whole Program of Lower
Prices Periled by Refusal Of
Railroad Administration to
Accept Labor Boards Scale.

Washington, April 3.-The whole
program Of lower prices, through
agreements between industries and
the government industrial board, Is
threatened with discord as the result
of the refusal of the rail administra-
tion to accept the boards prices for
its purchases.
Only President Wilson can save the
situation, it is believed. He has been
cable6 a full report of the difficulty
and has been asked to give direct or
ders as to whether the view of the
board or Director General Hines shall
prevail.
Recommitment of the steel prices.
previously agreed upon to the board
for further conferences with the rail-
road administra tion, may have a dis
turbing effect on business conditions,
members of the board fear.
This action was decided on at a
conference of government officials
after Hines refused to change his at
titude. Nearly all the prices already
have been put into effect by the in
dustrial board
With unemployment increasing
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-04-03
CONSIDER HELP
FOR REDS; May
SEND SUPPLIES
Delegates Convinced Situation
in Russia and Hungary De-
mands Immediate Attention
to Complete Peace With Hun.
By CARL D. GROAT.

Paris, April 3.--Important economic
concessions to the Soviet governments
in Russia and Hungary were being
considered by the big four" today.
The allies, it was understood, are
practically convinced that the situa-
ton in those two countries demands
immediate attention, and that some
sort of understanding with their gov
ernment is urgent as peace with Ger
many
Food shipments to Russia and
Hungary, and coal expectation to
the latter country, probably will
constitute the allies initial move
to check the westward spread of
Bolshevism.
WOULD CoNcEDE MUCH.
Official advices from American rep
resentatives in Hungary indicate that
country would make large conces-
sions to the allies in return for food
and fuel The new government, ac-
cording to these advices, is consoli-
dating its position and giving every
evidence of permanency.
Good order prevails. Hungarian
leaders are still stressing the fact their
government is 'communistic" as dis
tinguished from the Russian Bolshevill
SYSTEM Property sequestration, it
was said, does not apply to Ameri-
cans.
Considerable significance has
been attached to the order for
General Smuts, South African
leader, to proceed Immediately to
Hungary. II was announced that
Smuts would investigate Certain
problems arising out of the arm
istice on which the supreme coun-
Gil desires further information"
Smuts will open negotiations
which will provide the basis for
an agreement between Hungary
and tho allies.
READY TO "BEHAVE."
In case the big four" should decide
to send food into Russia, it is declared
strict provisions would be made for
the Soviet government to cease hos
tilities and permit the states which
have broken away from the Bolsheviki
to decide their own fate. There is
reason to believe, it was learned from
reliable sources, that Russia is ready
to behave" If she can have food.
Premier Lloyd George is reported to
favor giving Russia food. The French
press recently contained an article
which perhaps was inspired-suggest
ing il would be a good idea to dc
something toward restoring order ir
Russia. The articles suggest food as
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-04-03
PEACE TREATY ALONG GENERAL lines may Be NECESSAR
FORMAL APPLICATION
FOR DEBS' PARDON TO
BE CABLED PRESIDENT

Washington, April 3.-President
Wilson has been formally asked to
grant respite to Eugene V. Debs,
found guilty and sentenced to 10
years Imprisonment under the es-
.pionage law, it was announced at
the White House today.
The application is now in the
hands of the attorney general and
his recommendation is expected to
be forwarded to the president In
Paris shortly. The request was
signed by Frank p. Walsh, Charles
Edward Russell and Allen Benson.
Seeking respite of sentence is
preliminary step, it was stated, to
request for executive clemency in
the form of a pardon or parole.
After the respite application is
acted upon, applications for a par
don or parole will be submitted,
friends of Debs have informed the
White House. Under the usual
procedure Debs would have to go
to Jail about May !, but it is be-
lieved that the president will take
some action before that time.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-04-03
VOLUNTEERS TO RELIEVE
YANK OCCUPATION ARMY
AS RAPIDLY AS POSSIBLE
Pershing Instructed to Return Over
seas Troops as Newly Enlisted Men
Sent to Europe.

Washington, April 3-SoIdiers in
the American army of occupation
will be released as rapidly as VOL
unteers can be sent, the war de-
partment stated today in a cable to
General Pershins.
Pershing was instructed to select
the most meritorious cases from
among his drafted men and those
who enlisted for the war only for
priority in returning. The war de-
partment also revealed the propor-
tion in which men are being en-
listed for the various branches of
the service.
The cable to Pershing read:
"We are now enlisting for three
years $4,000 volunteers as follow:
Twenty five thousand infantry;
$4,000 field artillery; 5000 engineer;
5000 medical department.; 1000
cavalry.
"These will be sent you in de-
tachments of 1000 for assignment
to army of occupation. Upon ar
rival of each detachment, return
to the United States for discharge
equal number of men enlisted or
drafted for emergency, selecting
most meritorious cases, preferably
those who fell under circular IT,
SD, 1918, and those with class A
and class B aIotments."