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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-04
MORRIS TRIAL POSTPONED
ON MOTION OF DEFENSE
Case VIII nc Called June ~, Delay
DeinE Granted 10 Round
Up Witnesses.

lSpecia! TO The Times Dispatchl
CIiARLoTTEsViL VA, june 5
After Two hours spent IN futile
effort TO round up Their. Ions Mst Of
charged with killing Magistrate Blu
ford -. sullivan in the courthouse at
Stanardsviilc March 20. urged that the
case be continued until the October
term. Judge f.shburne stated that he
considered the chances as good now
June % ~ the date Tor the trial
Morris. who sat In the courtroom be-
tween two special deputies. seemed
FAR from being Il man OF dcspera: &
character or bloodthirsty tendency.
nut, nnt fa Of 'no I y1ea yonns country
we'll dressed and clean shaved and by
no means threatening.
close 70 the accused sa; his father.
GeofS &c y. Morris. former deputy sheriff
q Greene, who resigned from office
$%ter the indictment OF hts SON
among inc defense witnesses or hand
today was Major lleiromc l.. Opie. OF
stanton. WAC signed Norris discharge
from the army At that time Opie
was the captain commanding a com
pany. In watch Morris enlisted near
the outbreak of the war. going from
Staunton 10 Camp Mcclellan.
Morris was examined b. a military
legged. received his honorable discharse
on the ground OF "inadaptab ility for
service"
Morris will claim that he was
bounded by the dead magistrate until
he was hardly responsible for his
arrested a. number of times at the
instance OF Sullivan. who always in.
sisted on trying the cases against
him, he says.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-04
WAR WORKER IN EUROPE
RETURNS TO HIS PULPIT
Rev. J. E. Hicks Is Welcomed b,
His Danvillo Congregation at
First Baptist Church.
Il FIND BODY ON sEAsHoRs
Victim OF Burning Steamer Is
Located and Arrangements Made
for Burial-Other News Notes
From Various Virginia Points.
Especial to The Times-Dlspatch ]

DANNILLE. juno 3.-Rev. j. r.
Hicks. d. d. pastor OF tho First Bap-
list Church. who relinquished his
charge to become overseas Y. 81.
Z. a. worker was welcomed back to
his pulpit Sunday night by a congre-
cation which taxed the capacity OF
The church. DR.. Hicks appeared In
uniform, and told of his experiences
abroad. Rev. l.. w. r. Smith. u. D.,
who has held the pastorate during DR..
Hicks absence, left here last evening
for Richmond. Testimony of his en-
dearihcnt TO tho congregation was
shown on Saturday when he was pre-
scented with silver loving cup and
handsome gold-mounted walking
stick.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-04
FOUR PERSONS HURT WHEN
CARS CRASH IN HOPEWELL
Truck Puts Lighter Machine out or
Commhnion-MnnLuc In Peters,
bury Factory.
Especial to The Tiuespi.,,,ch +,

ISReclal % The Times Dispntchl
PETERSBURG. VA. juno 3-Four
persons were painfully. but not dam
Naion at Hopewcll yesterday. The
automobiie was owned by p. H. hughes.
VINO was driving it at the time and in
the car were Miss Louise Atkins Mr.
Hart and Mrs. Esther Eshelman. A
pig truck. driven by negro employed
oy !/eRoy james, ran into the car Mr..
HuSncs ana MT H+rt. who were sitting
on the front seat. were thrown out
MISS Atkins was also thrown out. but
her loot was caught in the door Of the
car. and she was dragged for son,s
distance. She WAS cut and bruised
as were Mr.. Hughes and Mr. Hart.
Mrs fsheiinan remained in the car.
mobile was considerably damaged.
Miss Atkins was brought TO Peters
purE In the DUPONT police wagon,
which was used as an Ambulance TO
eaten the train for her home in Black
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-04
RHEN|SH REPUBLIC HEAD
ORDERED UNDER ARREST
German Government Protests Against
French Action In Territory
Occupied Along Rhine.
voLKs.ZEITUNG is SUSPENDED
Cobienz Newspaper Suppressed for
Asserting France Had Hand In
Secession OF Rhineland-Amcri
cans Say Republic Not Desired.
LBy Associat.d Pre,,l

BERLIN, June 3.--The German gov
eminent has issued an order for the
arrest OF DR.. Dorten. the president of
the new Rhenish republic. the North
German Gazette announces.
The government also. the newspaper
states. has entered protests both at
PariS and at Spa, the headquarters
OF the armistice commission, against
the behavior OF the French authorities
In the occupied area of the Rh.neland.
The president OF the now Rhenish
republic probably Is DR.. II. y. Dorten,
OF Oberkassel, near Bonn. Earlier
cable advices regarding Dr.. Dorten
stated that he was from Bonn and held
civilian office before the war.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-04
DipIomna Arc Awarded.

AMHERST, VA. June S-The COM
mencement exercises OF the RclIevme
Eigh School. near townsville, OF which
Pror, Walter l.. Tucker was principal l..
were he!d Saturday night in the high
school auditorium. Diplomas were re .
IlNered TO six graduates, namely Misses
beatrice Bryant. Marion Bowles, I.u-
Gle bowles; Ruth Mays. Mary Brock
man and Marie sutton. Miss Marion
Bowles delivered the raledictory; Miss
Mary Rrockman gave the class history:
Mss Euth Mays read tho prophecy, and
MISS Marie sutton read the class will
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-04
Puli. TrIurer \yith Toe

DANVILI.E. June 3.-PushIng the
trigger OF 4 shotgun with one OF his
old. last night blew his head of
Young Mitchell went TO an old barn
took of his shoe. and was later found
By his father. horribly mutilated. The
boz had been IN tad health followin {
siege OF influenza last fail. His
actions recently caused comment
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-04
Three Seeking schoo, .ron.

FREDERICKSBURG, VA, June o
There are said to be three candidates.
for the presidency OF the F'rederLcks
burg state Normal School. They are:
Dean y. IS. Chandler, Jr., who has been
and is now the acting president: W.
II. Iiodgers and S. p. Duke, both con-
nected with the state Department of
Education. ut Richmond There is con-
president and the personnel of the
faculty. The State Normal School
Board will meet on June ., when the
faculty selected.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-04
Firc Dc,tro,. Re,,auran,.

HARRlSoNBuRG re-. June 3.-t!re al
mos completely destroyed Fridd!es
N which II was located to the extent
OF $4,000. In addition TO the almos,
complete ru.nation Of the restaurant
fixtures. practically all OF the supplies
stored on an uppcr Goor including $500
worth OF country hams. Suo pounds OF
coffee and numerous other articles
were destroyed. The loss was part!-
ally covered by insurance. The con-
nagrat!on was caused by defective
nuc, and had gained considerab ole head
way in the upper story before dis
covered.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-04
NO ONE WANTS JOBS
Three Justice of the Pence Positions
Are Now Available in
lNnChburG.

LYNCHBURG. VA, Juno 3-Pos!-
lions OF justices Of the peace, one for
each Of the three wards. created in
begging here, for only one candidate
has como out for the work The OF
7cials will have 20 do with civil war
rants. T. w. Whitaker. who has for
years conducted civil maSistrate's
court, is the only candidate. The eff
fort 10 elect new city Democratic
committee seems 10 he going by de-
fault as not single person has Of
Tered for one Of the Afteen member
ships on the committee
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-04

,od RA"ndLLE. o June 3mwork began
story fire proof tobacco factory. tho
hrs, in Damvillc. which is being put
up for the ". =. Willirgham Co, at a
cost OF $4,000 The building Will
measure SiXlo2 feet and is being bull,
by Charlotte. = C.. contractor. II
viii be- ready for occupancy In three
months The plant Viii he fitted up
with modern machinery for rehanjlinr
tobacco. and the old tobacco factory OF
the same concern viii he converted
INTO a storage
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-04
VIII Rebuild burned Steamer.

EEATFSN HE, June 3.-TEe wreck
OF the iron hull OF the steamer N.r-
gin!a. burned several days ago. was
steamer Chesapeake. The craft is
anchored short distance below the
firms factory. Scores OF people have
been down TO View the wreck which
is still afro The officials OF the Bal
timors Steam Packet Company an
nounce the vessel viii be rebuilt q.
soon as possible.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-04
Celebrate Memorial Day.

1Special TO The Times Dispatch]
LEXINGTON, VA, June 3.-C,on-
today in Lexington. the burial place
OF Robert Il. Lee and Stonewali Jack
son. Formal exercises were held in
Lee MEMORIAL Chapel. at Washinst ton
Professor Robert McNutt McElroy. PHI.
D., of Princeton University. His theme
was Our Constitution the Pride OF the
Blue and the Gray" He was intro
duced by Colonel w. T. Shields, com
mander OF Camp Frank Paxton, Sons
ct Confederates.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-04
Important uenIty Dcnl.

HARRISONBCRG. June 3.-Possibiy
the largest real estate deal ever closed
in HarrisonburG was that recently
when what is known as the Shack let t
corner was sold by James NJ. kava-
naugh 10 Alfred and Eddie Ney for
$4,000 This is one Of the best bust
ness sites in Harrisonburg. and in the
near future the Ney boys Will erect a
large aud modern siX-story building. in
which they VIII conduct their bust
ness.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-04

HEATUSNfI.LE, June 3.--The body
Of Benjamin Smith. OF Newport News.
WWiho Was drowhe =. IL. from me stea a,i
on tho beach near M!la. Nothumhe her
land county. by Maggie Carter. col
cred. The lad. aged six years, lost his
life when the steamer burned TO the
waters edge. The body was brought
TO this town md prepared for burial.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-04
MAY ALLOW TROOP PASSAGE
American State Department L. Recon
siderfng Request OF Carranxa
Government

EI. PASO. TEN. June s-Navor
Charles Davis today received "A dispatch
from Represe Iiudspeth in
Washin gton 10 the effect that Acting
Secretary Polk Is demonstrating his re-
fusal 10 allow Mexican troops 10 pass
through the United States and may
give his consent 10 the Mexican gov
ernmert.
Representative Hudspeth urged that
all possible influence be brought to
hear against granting the permit
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-04
Masonic Omccr. Annopnccd

announcement has just been made
OF the personnel Of the Masonic war
reiief committee recently organized in
fstersourg Tor work among the SOL
diers ri camp Lee. r. L Mattson
uistrlct deputy grand master, Is the
cnairman. and the worthy master.
each lodge in the city, with officers
or the Union Royal Arch Chapter and
AppomattoN Comnandery. are on the
working committee
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-04
Colonel sIcElroy LIS Dead.
By Associated

ASHEEuLE. y. e., June a.-ColoneI
John A. McElroy, former commander OF
the Sixteen North Carolina Regiment
Confederate army. died at his home in
Madison County this morning, al the
age OF eightv-four
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-04
IN AND OUTOF TOWN.

Mrs A5e!bcrt Croukhi,e has Left for
Washington. httcr brief stay in Richmond.
Miss Kathleen Rogersou w'll lea We shortly
10 attend Nnuls ~ Y. ".
Kenneth Whitney. OF \ Richmond. surnt the
wHek-cnG III Gatonsylc. Md, with his
mother. MIR Camilla whitney
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-04
VIII Celebrate Discovery.

MADRID. June 3.-The Spanish gov
eminent has instructed leIandro Ber-
cay Rodrigo, the consul at New Or
leans TO represent Spain officially in
connection with the celebration OF the
anniversary OF the discovery of the
Mississippi.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-04

Robert Bond. colored. employed in
the Dunlop tobacco factory. became
suddenly insane while at work this
morning, and attempted TO do himself
ood!!y harm. II required the strength
or -FOUR men to hold him and get him
20 the police station. Bond had pre-
pital and was discharged as cured
about month ago
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-04
STRIKE IN OCCUPIED AREA
AS REPUBLIC is LAUNCHED

COBLENZ. Monday. June "A gem
eral strike throughout the American
occupied area was declared by tho Ger
mans at o'clock today as protest
against the reported launching OF the
Rhenish republic at Wiesbadcn 1t
was very brief. however. being only
four hours in duration. tho workmen
returning TO their labors after being
warned Of the consequences by the
american military authorities.
The principal strikers were the rail-
way employees and the street car
workers at Trevcs and CoblenZ The
Americans sent word to the labor lead
ers that unless the Germans returned
TO work by o'clock the leaders and
all the other strikers would be deport-
ed into sections of Germany unoccupied
By American troops The inter-ailied
railway commission reported this af-
ternoon that all the workers had re-
turned TO their Jobs.
Newspapers in Cobienz printed sto-
r!es today denying the birth OF the Ger
man republic a Wicsbade and assert
IN that the report was an effort on
the part OF certain Germans to misIeai
the population OF the Rhinclands By-
order OF the American authorities. the
Coblenz Nolks Zeitung has been sus-
pended for two days for publishing an
article asserting the French had a
hand In the movement for the Sc
cession on the part of the Rhine prov
!nce. and claiming that the French
were responsible for the activity Of
Germans who have been fathertng the
separation OF the province from Prus-
STA.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-04
Declare Autonomy From June

kilograms int!mating that recogni-
ton OF the Rhenish republic reported
TO have been established on SUNDAY is
desired have been sent to commanders
OF the armies of occupation alons the
Rhine. They bear the signature Of Or.
Dorten, said TO have been named pres
ident OF the new republic, but tho Of
hciais OF the American Third Army
have not received any official notifica
ton OF any such action by the new
government.
DR.. Dorten asserts that delegates of
Khenish Prussia. old Nassau, Rhenish
Hesse and the Palatinate, after meet
inss IN AiX-la -Chapelle, Mayence and
Wiebaden. had declared the autonomy
OF the Rhen!sh republic from June !.
After declaring that the Rhen!sh re-
public is willing 10 conclude imme
date peace. tho telegram states that
the people Of the Rliinelands have no
desire TO escape their war obligations
as far As reparation Is concerned and
that they are seeking recognition at
the peace conference. The identity of
DR.. Dorten is unknown to Americans
here.
The Americans say there are no In
dtcations that the Germans generally
desire republic and attribute the
movement TO handful OF intriguers.
but they are unwilling TO permit the
American area to be used as battle
ground for rival factions
The Washington times., 1919-02-14
HAPPENINGS IN SOCIETY
Vice President and Mrs Marshall Dinner HOsAuthOrs Carnival and
Ball to Be Gala Event--Dnners and Dances

or slipped out themselves TO join the
company on the floor.
Mrs. Charles s BrOmweI has gone
to Atlantic City to join her daughter.
Miss Mildred BromwelI. who is ill
with influenza. They are at the
TTaynoTe Hotel
Miss Eta JossIyn Gifhn gave
luncheon today at the Arts Club in
honor OF Miss Mary V. Hun. of AL
bany, y. Y, chairman of the New
{ York State Commission for the Blind.
Officers Of the Library for the Blind
Association of this city were among
the guests.
Lenses Wright Cottage.
DR.. s. J. Ritchie, of Washington. has
leased the Wright cottage on Shoreby
Hill, jamestown. Va. for next sum-
E;er.
Mrs. Egbert Leigh. Of Richmond,
Va, is spending a few days in wash
ngton having come up for the Vic
.0ry dinner given Tuesday evening at
Nardman Park Inn to celebrate Lin
iOln's birthday.
Mrs. benjamin H. Warder will be
iostess at a dinner party on nextl
tuesday evening at her home on X
street. Covers will be lsio for fifty
light. Mrs. Warder is making herl
Eome this year at 1855 Sixteenth
street, where she has an apartment,
'ut opens he" home in X street for
entertainments.
The Washington times., 1919-02-14
Brilliant supper Parties.

number of brilliant supper parties
were given last evening at Servants
for - Night at Montmartre." one Of
the series OF gala evenings being ar
ranged weekly at the cafe. Dr. George
y. Poulieff. first secretary OF the Bull
garian legation. and Mime. Poulicm
entertained "A party Of eight guests.
among them Nine. POulieffs mother
Mrs. GeOrg" SamueIs. Of Philadelphia.
who is visiting them. l.. A. Penaher-
rera. attache Of the legation Of ECuR-
dor. entertained a number Of guests.
So did Capt Count EnricO Luserna di
CampigIioue. of the Italian embassy,
and stephen Mather.
Others present were: Mrs. Peter
GoeIct Gerry, Lieutenant StefanO An
tonic TAmicO. Of tho Italian military
mission, and his bride. the Marchese
d'Amico: Mr.. COnstantinidO. OF the
Greek legation: Samuel Pisa, Captain
Hackett, Judge Brown. the Due dl
Sangro. attache Of the Italian en-
bassy. Major Barbanti and Colonel
Tozzi. OF the Italian mission.
The scene was perhaps Tn" EaycSt
Washington has seen since the town
went dry" The decorations Wei"
elaborate and effective. with "A minia
turr Moulin Rouge" erected NJ one
end Of the supper room. and quaint
stalls. lining the walls. from which
those at supper watched the dancers,
The Washington times., 1919-02-14

20, and the other on Friday. February
IS.
The Minister OF the Netherlands
and Nine. Cremer entertained sixteen
guests at dinner at the legation last
evening.
Mmo. PanaretofI, wife OF the Min
ister OF Bulgaria, will be the hono:,
guest at the tea which Mrs. Irving
L. Hunt is giving this afternoon. The
hostess will be assisted By Mrs. John
H. Rice, Mrs. Henry BonnycastIe,
Mrs. Fred R. Brown. Mrs. Richard
Wethcrin, Mrs. Charles Carroll Wal
cutt. Mrs. Charles D. Heron and
Miss CroftOn.
Gino Butt, second secretary OF the
italian embassy, who accompanied the
Italian Ambassador. Count di Ceilere,
abroad on the occasion OF his trip To
Europe with President Wilson, has
returned TO Washington.
AIr. and Mrs. Frank Let's Will en-
tertain at dinner this evening for
their debutante daughter, Miss Court
y
will include several Of this seasons
buds, TO the Authors Carnival and
Ball at the willard.
Nine. Christian HauGe vas pnstcss
at dinner last evening.
Mrs.. Charles B. Howry en.ertain-
cd guests at luncheon yesterday.
Interest in the "frolic OF famous
folk" to be staged tonight at the
Willard by the League OF American
Pcnwomen, is at a high pitch. and
the attendance promises to be both
large and brilliant.
Mrs. Isaac Pearson, president Of the
league, will receive the guests. assist
ed by Mrs. Florence J. Stoddard Miss
Dora Simpkins. Miss Bertha Wolff
Miss Marie Redfern. Miss Lillian
Williamson, Mrs. =. p. ClaXton. Mrs
The Washington times., 1919-02-14

George Combs and Mrs. Thon1as S
WaIlis
Numbers OF familiar folk. from the
land OF fiction will be among those
present
Tom Sawyer will be represented by
Miss Mary a. Rose and Miss Persus
Valiant: Little Lord Fauntleroy" by
CclinP Du Puy. Famous old books
will he deliucated in tableaux under
the direction OF Mrs. Samuel Bur
leigh Milton by the following: ITO
Have and to Hold" DR.. ]. Thomas
Evans, Miss Lillian Morgan. and Miss
, Marie J. Mcclure; "Old Creole Days"
Miss Estrclla AmOres and Seymour
Mcconnell; Madame Butterfly" Miss
Harriet Clark and Miss Fenton:
Helena Ritchie." Mrs. Nathalie Bush
Asher: Paris and Helen" Miss Marie
Davidson and Thomas +. Burke;
, Omar Khayyam." Miss Mary Slime
metz Burkholdcr and Joseph Click:
( The Amazing Interlude," Miss Nir-
ginia Fuller and Licutenant Angelo
no; The Little Minister" Frank
steele and Miss Constance Adams.
The carnival has been arranged for
I the benefit Of a fund to build and es-
tablish a clubhouse for the League
OF American Pen Women, where
women WTllcTS from Otner parts or
the country may make headquarters
while in Washington. r'
Mr and Mrs. CIarksOn Potter. for
mcrly of Il. Louis. who have been in
Washington since tho beginning OF
the war. have returned To town after
spending the weekend in New York.
DR.. Sothoron Key. who has recently
been released from the Medical Corps.
L. :. a, has returned to his residence,
lIl6 II street. lie has resumed his
practicc. D.. Key was on duty ii
Walter Reed Hospital.
Mrs. William Mcclellan Ritter is
in New York for a few days and is
staying at the Hotel St. Regis.
Nine. Ethel Leginska. the famous
pianist who will give a recital at the
National Thcater this afternoon, is d
guest at the home OF William Phelps
Emo.
The Washington times., 1919-02-14
ENpuGm nrrI:I,cAnHoES.

The United ::.ates Shi9pi,.s Toard
Spsie"7svs that ;hc positions OF sG-
pcrcArEoes haVo all been niled. and
within tho Iass month 500 applica-
tiOns have been received. The ship
ping BVard has been successful IN
obtaining men or sea experience aud
unusual commercial training, who are
now being trained.
The Washington times., 1919-02-14
ID. A. II. Chapter Meets.

The Mary Washington Chapter. d.
a. r.. a their February meeting held
at the Washington Club last Tuesday
evening. extended invitations TO
friends OF the chapter members %
hear some OF the interesting papers
presented to the historic committe. of
which Mrs. Du Boise, state historian
is chairman
After the business meeting. the COM
memOrating of the eightleth birthd ay
OF an old and honOred member OF The
chapter. Mrs. Sanders Johnson, open
ed the evenings entertainment As the
cake with lighted candles, encircled
by a wreath Of pink carnations, was
placed upon the stage, the regent,
Mrs. Charles w. Richardson, request
ed the audience TO arise and toin
hands, and being led by Miss Lydia
BiEelow. a member OF the Rubinstein
Club. the entire assembly Joined IN
singing. Blessed BE the Tie That
Binds" and Aud Lang Syne."
The State regent. Miss Hilda
Fletcher. spoke feelingly Of the faith
ful service Mrs Johnson had given
the national society for twenty three
years as editor OF the Lineage Book
and the publishing under her direc-
ton Of fOrty-five volumes upon that
subject.
The regent then gave the chair to
Mrs. Du Boise. who carried out the
evenings program, which consisted
Of papers read by several of the his
tOrians. the subjects being "The Life
Of Abraham Baldwin" Some Women
OF the Revolution" and. papers on
Benjamin Oglc and John Paul Jones.
The Washington times., 1919-02-14
MIST RE SOME DOG

VIII III N17'II1 IVN''
OKLAHOMA CITY. Feb. 14.-OIiver
G. EIack. lawyer. is the only man
in the State with a dog valued as
highly as all his household goods.
Each IS listed at 500.