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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-25
Southsiide
"Drive" for Funds.

Resolutions have been passed by
the South Richmond Fellowship
league to continue the campaign for
funds now in progress for another
week. To date 100 new honorary
members have been enrolled
The league formed OF about forty
2 ctive members, all young men under
thirty years Of age. The purpose of
the league Is to aid needy members
of the community with food. clothing
and fuel during the winter months.
Because OF the war and the drafting
of twenty-five Of the active members
of the league little was done by the
organization last year. according to
Acting President Charles Maurice. In
former years. however. the league
states II has distributed large num-
hers Of baskets and other things In re-
lief work The next meeting of the
organization will be held at the Cen
trail Methodist church on Saturday.
August 30
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-25
RICHMOND MAI HURT
N SIBERIAN BATTLE

Anthony c. krupar. former mem
Der of the John Marshall high school
faculty. has been seriously wounded
while serving as Y. NJ G. A. worker
with the Kolchak czecho- Slovak
forces, according to cable advices
just received here.
Mr.. krupar, It Is said, was wounded
II, a battle at Pogranicbnay. Siberia,
On August IL. he will recover, It Is
said.
Five other Y. M. C. A. secretaries
were under fire with Krupar. 1t Is
said, but none of them was seriously
hurt.
Krupar has a wife and three
children In. Chesterfield county on
the Krupar farm. He left Richmond
In October. 1917, and has been In the
territory in which he was wounded
since December, 1918.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-25
M
STRIKE Of EI

sbx2&H
New York, Aug. THIS
court Injunction. 1t was intinate1 b
Justice Hendrick. who issued = st4kj
rebuke of remarks regarding tt0
court which were ATTRIBUTED III
Charles G. shay, head Of the etnqes
hand, union. and lawyers repreGent.s
Ing the Actors Equity AAsocle tt0T
were asked by the judge Il they ~
proved Of the remarks. They prompt.
ly repudiated any criticism OF the
court
Both sides win eventually ~
bound by the decision Of the court On
the restraining orders OF Injunction
said Paul N. Turner, attorney for this
Equity, but no decision here will have
any effect upon the rights OF ths
strikers and upon any opinions they
may have individually"
: Il disagree with you" said the
Judge. Il think they will
Martin w. Littleton, OF counsel for
the Equity declared: The defend
ants challenge the managers Protec-
tive association on the ground that
they have formed an illegal combina-s
ton and are violating the laws o. t1io
country. These men must come into
cou-r with clean hands. II they seek
equity, they must be willing TO grant,
equity.
That is Just what / anf trying 20
get said Judge Hendrick.
There was a stormy scene At the
Hotel BiItmore. where the formation
of a new organization OF actors, thea
Actors' Fidelity league, composed OF
thespians opposed to the strike. was
being perfected by the election OF ON
GERS.
Mere than a score Of equity mem.
bers were scattered through the audi
ence and they enlivened the scane ~
heckling speakers.
Throw them out! Church them
OUT" came from all parts Of thu
room, and the disturbers were elected.
A number of equity members were
permitted to remain Mt their own res
quest. when 1t was found they had
taken no part in the disturbance.
The new league elected ~ ofncsrp:
Mann. vice-president: Allan Dinehaft,
secretary. and william Collier. treas
urer.. On the board OF governors Are
David Warneld, Mrs. Fiske. Fay
BANTER. Lowell Sherman. Marjorie
Wood. Leonora Uric, Fred Carr.
Janet Beecher. Arthur Ashley. Zelda
AIRS and Holbrook Blinn.
George M. Cohan's offer TO finAne4
the league with an initial contribution
Of 100000 was rejected, the altefu4-
tive plan being to assess members
500 each. and In future to chaxUe
new members an initiation To- RI
$100--only such as are well aAeo -
pay being required to pay, howevog.
An announcement was made that
George NJ. Cohan will resign tomor-
row from the Managers association,
to devote all his time and energies
to the new league.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-25
De VALERA SPEAKS
N ANCIENT GAELIC.
To Prelude Speech at Auditorium
with Address In Irish Tongue.

i. =.
Further progress was made with
the arrangements for the coming OF
canon de Valera, president OF the
Irish Republic, at meeting Of the
general committee held yesterday af-
ternoon in the Jefferson hotel. Sitting
with the, committee were Judge
Joseph T. Lawless, former secretary
Ct the commonwealth, and James c.
Gordon. OF Norfolk, president of
! orktown branch. of the Friends OF
Irish Freedom.
It was announced that Mr.. de
Valera will prelude hts speech at the
auditorium tomorrow night with a
brief address in the Gaelic tongue.
which as still a living and virile LAM
guage. The program committee an
bounced certain amplihcations and
changes In the order of speaking.
Stein's municipal band OF twenty
five pieces will give a concert in the
auditorium half an hour before the
mass meeting is called to order. The
meeting will be opened with the
playing Of the National Anthem by
the band. Stirring Irish airs will fol-
low. Then comes the Introduction
BY the presiding ofiicer, Rev. DR..
"0@Ase - 1SA = dASHs VIM WAL VAoA
prayer.
American airs and popular music
OF today win be discoursed by the
hand and Mayor Ainslie will be pre-
sented to the audience by D. C..
OF1aherty. More Irish music inter-
vencs. then will come Governor
Davis, who Is to introduce as "a dis
ttnguished visitor Professor Eamon
dc Valera.
The de Valera address will be the
only lengthy speech Of the evening.
On the arrival of the de Valera
party ut the oadStreet station, at
.:l0 A. NJ, they will be met by dele
Eations Of the Friends of Irish Free
dom and other citizens interested in
the Irish cause A troop of Boy
Scouts will be with the delegations,
1t was decided to reserve 1000
seats in the auditorium for ladies'
untfl o'clock. fifteen minutes be-
fort the opening Of the meeting
Promptly at 8 o'clock the seats thus
reserved and not occupied will be at
the disposal OF the general public.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-25
Aas.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
IN SESSION TONIGHT

The finance committee of the city
council will meet tonight at o'clock
to discuss report to be presented by
Director Trafford. of the department
of utilities, concerning the proposed
purchase by the city OF Richmond OF
a portion of the Henrico county gas
plant
The committee heard full discus
sions on the proposition last Friday
night. and II is believed that recon-
nendation that the city purchase and
relieve the situation will be made.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-25
lieutenant Baylor Returns.

Lieutenant b. Fl, Baylor, OF Rich
mon1. has arrived at Hoboken. ac-
cording to intelligence just received
by relatives in this city, after year
in active service overseas. While
abroad. Lieutenant Baylor was COM
mander of the port OF Coblenz. Ger
many. with the army of occupation.
He also was at one time ammunition
officer at st. Dizier. Haute Marine. and
regulated ammunition trains through
that sector while the Meuse- Argonne
offensive was in progress.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-25
INTERESTS IN PROPOSED
VISIT OF GLENN PLUMB

Interest grows in the proposed
forthcoming visit to Richmond of
Glenn +. Plumb. author Of the now
famous Plumb bill. providing for the
demonstration" Of railroads. Sum
day, August 81, has been tentatively
arranged as the date for Mr.. Plumb's
appearance in Richmond, when he is
scheduled to speak.
Former Congressman Heating also
has been invited to be present in con
nection with the Labor Day celebra-
ton.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-25
BASKERVILLE SOLnIER
Is AWARDED WAR CROSS

A distinguished service cross has
been awarded to Bernard r. Curtis, of
Bask ervilie, who saw more than 4
years service In the infantry in
Alsace-Lorraine. the vcsges mountains
and at verdun
Curtis was wounded by machine
gun bullet a few days before the arm
istice was signed. He enlisted for
service in Petersburg. The war cross
was awarded through the Richmond
recruiting service.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-25
RAISE TEN MILLIONS FOR
1920 PRESIDENTIAL FIGHT

New York, Aug. 24--It is planned
by Democrats to raise a campaign
fund of from $1,000 900 to $4,000
600 for the 1920 presidential race
according to statement made at the
Holland house by William D. Jameson
director Of finance Of the Democratic
rational committee. Mr.. Jameson
said that between this time and
November. 1920 as much money will
be spent for postage alone as was
spent in the entire campaigns Of
I:ryan and Farker's one campaign,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-25
Dc,lorr Appraisals Too Low.

In Hastings court Saturday nine
teen property owners filed exceptions
to the report OF the commissioners
appointed to appraise their property
In the proposed extension Of Cham
berlayne avenue. Demands for pay
ment for their homes are understood
to be in excess of the estimates plac-
ed by James Caskie, Leroy Brown,
John J. Jacobs. and Thomas d.
Newell. who were appointed as COM
m;ssioners.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-25
ROTARY CLUB WILL
MEET TOMORROW

The Richmond Rotary club will
meet tomorrow night at 6;15 O'Clock
the Business Mems club. Secretary
Howard Bryant announces that a
short. snappy meeting has been ar
ranged at which some business
II alters will be disposed of. including
introduction of new members.
President Burlington is said to be
reserving surprise for all who at
tend tonorrow's meeting.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-25
INDUSTRIES MULTIPLY IA
UNDER OHIO DRY Ian

The more than nine smillion dollars
v hich the state Of Ohio IL saving each
month on her drink bill u stimulat-
ing every avenue Of business -
trade. This is Indicated by the fqet
that the net gain in authorised cApl.I
tai OF Ohio corporations the psf
month was more than. SLOT. 00o. 000,.
OF almost 100000 for every work.
ing business day.
There were 372 new companies IN.
cerporated in Cincinnati. lis u
Cleveland, twenty In Toledo. sixtee1
III Columbus, twenty-six In Daytcns
the same number In Akron, -
seventeen in Youngstown.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-25
CARY STREET MERCHANTS
WILL PICNIC TOMORROW

Everything Is in readiness for the
picnic tomorrow of Cary street mer-
chants. The police department has
been requested to provide two Of its
officers to officiate rs umpires in ath
le.ic numbers on the program. A
baseball game between merchants on
the right" and wrong" sides OF the
street will be feature of the occa-
sion.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-25
NOT MUCH DEMAND FOR
GOVERNMENT FOODSTUFFS

Sales of government foodstuffs
Saturday at the central postoffice
were unusually light ii IL said, only
a little more than 800 worth of
goods being sold. Commodities valued
at $4,000 are still on hand at the
local postof1ice. awaiting buyers There
ts raid to be but little demand
for corned beef and corned beef
hash. while stocks OF rice, bacon,
beans In handy sized cans, and cher
ries have been exhausted.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-25
DEMAND FOR DIAMONDS
FAR EXCEEDS THE SUPPLY
BY PATRICK DEvITTE

Geneva. Aug. 24.-Swiss jewelers.
ere complaining or an unprecedented
diamond famine. the demand from
America and the central countries be-
ing ten times greater than the supply.
Prices continue tc soar, much to the
advantage OF British companies,
which held ninety per cent OF the
worlds output, but refuse to sell i,
order to keep UP prices.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-25
WOMEN'S AUXILIARY OF
GRAYS TO MEET TONIGHT

A called meeting OF the woman's
auxiliary of the Richr ona Grays as
sociation will be held tonight at s
O'Clock, at which time, 1t is said. I'M
portant business will be transacted
Mrs. Robert r. Hudson is president of
the auxiliary.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-25
BEGIN CAMPAIGN TO
RESTORE EMPEROR CHARLES

Exclusive Cable to Universal Service
and London Daily Express.)
Geneva, Aug. 24.--Two influential
Austrian mobiles. Count yon Berch-
told and the Prince Of windisch-
Graetz. are In Switzerland and have
begun an active campaign in favor Of
the restoration OF Emperor Charles
to the monarchy. according to Swiss
newspapers
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-25
Newport Lifts Ban.

Newport. r. l. Aug. 24.--Newport
casino is trying to catch up with the
modern democratic spirit, having de-
cjded by a change in bylaws to allow
the public to attend the Sunday night
cc.ncerts given on its grounds. The
concerts have hitherto. been attended
by a highly restricted and exclusive
audience.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-25
NORTH RICHMOND CITIZENS
TO DISCUSS IMPROVEMENTS

To consider street Improvements
under special bond issue. the North
Richmond Citizens association will
meet tonight in the assembly hall of
Barton Heights school
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-25

Orchard: . page Of
Handy Farm Mechan-
les; mn article for the
women - Home Com
forts That Pay; Tho
Home Gart1cn;. The
Poultry Department.
and = bully good nctton
story, Reapinx tho
Zephyr. In addition TO
the serial, The Plunder.
er. An that for lcea
than TWO cents! And
nfty-OIlc other issues
Just Us good. Don't
wait:
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-22

idity with which he moved and the
fact that he jumped through the
window. He landed on his head,
rupturing blood vessels, which
caused death. Coroner Jones DEEM
ed an inquest unnecessary.
First Attempt at Lemoyne
The train left Harrisburg at 11.50
P. NJ. Stevens showed signs of ex-
treme nervousness from the start.
At Lemoyne he made his first at
tempt to jump from the train, and
later Mt ely he made his second dash
for the door. On both occasions
soldiers and other passengers re-
strained him. Just as the train was
pulling up the summit west of here,
and when every person thought the
soldier quite composed, he suddenly
darted out of his seat and dashed
head foremost through window
smashing the glass and disappear
Ing in the darkness. The train was
proceeding at a rapid rate of speed
and by the time it was brought to
stop 1t had travelled nearly half
q mile. The soldier was taken to
York and removed to the city hos
pital.
Wore Gold Cheyrons
stevens Wore two gold chevrons
on MS lett coat sleeve, designating
year OF overseas service. He also
had one wound stripe on the right
arm of his coat. He was a member
OF Company c, Three Hundred and
Twelfth Labor Battalion, and was
on his way to Camp Gordon to gel
his discharge from the Army. The
latter fact was shown by transpor.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-22

the bill by introducing an amendment
creating a commission of three
members. to be named by the Presi-
dent and confirmed by the Senate
with salaries of $4,000 a year each.
His amendment is pending in the
Senate.
clared that Pittsburgh soldiers We're
ordered over the top and slain In
battle, never having had rifle in
their hands until the morning when
they were ordered against the
enemy.
He promised an investigation OF
this, and informed the Senate that
after March 4, when the new Repub-
lican Congress came in, there would
be a general investigation of every
phase of the administration's con-
duct of the war.
Senator Harding, of Ohio, spoke
for IAN American policy at home"
and criticized President Wilson for
chasing the dreams of idealism" In
Europe, while neglecting the prob
lens that confront the United States
at home.
'The chief opposition to the meas
ure is the lack of information which
the Senate has as to the needs or the
purposes of this very large appro-
priation, just about the time when
the slogan appeared TO be retrench-
ment and economy. and the loose
irresponsible and nebulous way in
which 1t is to be administered" said
Senator Penrose in Offering his
amendment.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-22

British Parliament. Naturally ma
jority of these men failed to respond
as they are in prison.
Mention of the name of Sir Ed
ward Carson. leader of the UlSterites
was the cause of much merrimeni
during the session. The most strik-
ing feature of the program was the
reading of the declaration of inde-
pendence. First in Irish, with the
delegates standing, and afterwards
in English and French "1reland's ad-
dress tt the free nations" was read.
II concluded with an announcement
of the complete independence OF
the Irish republic against the AFRO
CANT pretensions of England, found
ed in fraud and sustained only by
an overwhelming military occupa-
ton"
minutes.
The address to free nations be-
gan:
Calls For Support
"The nation of Ireland, having her
national independence, calls through
her elected representatives, in Par
lament assembled, upon every free
nation to support the Irish republic
by recognizing Ireland's national
status and her right to vindication
at the Peace Conference"
1t declared that Ireland was radi-
caily distinct from England in race.
language, customs and traditions.
ireland, it said. was one of the most
ancient nations of Europe. She had
preserved her national integrity and
vigor intact through seven centuries
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-22
PENROSE ASSAILS
WILSON in FOOD
BILL CRITICISM
Says the President Is Neglect
ing United States While
in France

Washington, Jan. ga vote on
the 100000, 900 food relief bill was
delayed in the Senate yesterday
while Republican Senators took ad-
vantage of the protracted debate on
the measure to arraign the admins
tration for not meeting the problems
of reconstruction, and President
Wilson for ''neglecting things at
home" They objected to placing
the fund for feeding the people OF
Europe in the hands of Herbert
Hoover in view of testimony before
q Senate committee that it would be
used to help the packers maintain
present high prices for meats.
Senator Penrose led the attack on
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-22
RNH REPUBLIC
is DECLARED BY
SINN FEINERS
vacuation of Ireland by
British Garrison De-
manded by Them
BY Associated Press

Dublin, Jan. 22.-The Sim Fein
|sembly met at the Mansion House
sterday afternoon and stood while
declaration of independence was
|ad announcing the establishment
an Irish republic and demand
& the evacuation of Ireland by the
|'itish garrison.
a crowd of perhaps a thousand,
|cluding many women and chill
ZEN, wearing green, white and yell
Nv ribbons. pressed around the door
the Mansion House, watching the
Elegates enter. Only two policemen
|ere visible, but the Sim Fein had
own police-youths wearing
bite arm bands-to keep order.
Roll Call in English
The roll call was made in English.
included all the members of Par
ment elected from Ireland to the
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-22
SOLDIER LEAPS
TO DEATH FROM
EXPRESS TRAIN
Jar of Cars Caused She'll
Shocked Man to Become
Hystcrical

Mt. Wolf, Jan. 22.-Suffering from
shell shock, Private James Stevens.
who was being transferred from
General hospital No. 81. New York
city, to Camp Gordon, Ca, at 1
o'clock yesterday morning jumped
from a: southbound passenger train,
n few miles west of this place, sus-
tanning injuries which caused his
death several hours later at the
York hospital.
The stopping and the starting OF
the train caused the soldier to be-
come hysterical, several previous at
tempts having been made to jump
from the train. The last time he
was successful because of the rap
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-22
,ecial Lot of Pre- Inventory Sale OFFERINGS

|Pre-nventory is busy time in big store. The
bunting and measuring of everything in the store
td ascertaining the cost and selling price, means
lat in every department odds and ends that are
Eter sold at sacrifice than to carry over to another
|aSon
Other excellent values must be transferred to other
vners for reasons that do not i'll the least reflect on
lie merchandise Sometimes it is because of dis
Pntinued lines and patterns; other merchandise COM
|g in to take their place. Good dependable quality
bat will give you just good service and satsfac
on as any other. And if it fits you or is an article
lat suits your purpose, you have the advantage OF
etting it at considerable reduction below the usual
rice.
Every department during the Pre-Inventory Sale
IS many of these specials. It's decidedly to your
Fvantage to come Thursday, Friday or Saturday of
lis week.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-22
F.. Great VaIueS In Silk Dress
FabrICy And Wash Goods

Many of the best patterns, and coorngs There
are certain to be pieces here Come
and buy them at Pre-Inventory Prices.
Silks 4Oinch Wash Satin in flesh and white $1.79 yard
Silks 56-inch high grade novelty silks $1.95 yard.
Silks; 32-inch Imported Japanese pongee 79c yard.
Silks 3o-inch lining satins; all coors, $1.19 yard.
Wash Goods; 36inch best American percaes 800
styles to pick FROM white grounds gays navys 39
Wash Goods; 32-inch imported and domestic gngham
zephyrs, 59c yard.
Wash Goods so to 3o-inch Krinle crepes Serpentine
crepes and Japanese crepes, 29c yard.
Wash Goods; 36inch silk and sktngs suitings
8 combinations, soc yard.
Dress Goods; 32inch mohar sungs; plain and checks
SOC yard.
Dress Goods 56nch fine Twill serge all colors csc yard
Dress Goods; 36-inch colored batste, 69c yard.
Dress Goods; 36-inch wool taffetas SLIGO yard.
ain
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-22
White Goods Department
Offers Money Saving
Specials During Pre-
Inventory Sale

DIAPER CLOTH in 10-yard pieces soft and absorbent
at less than wholesale prices.
18 inches WIDE csc per piece
20 inches wide $1.1O per piece.
p inches wide, $1.2O per piece.
HEMMED CROCHET BEDSPREADS; size 75x8O an
excellent bedpread for roong houses for every day
wear, 81. 80 each.
TABLE NAPKINS = hemmed and ready for use $1.15
per Dozen
TURKISH TOWELS = a limited quantity of Turkish
towels; classed seconds of occasional
dropped thread which way Injuries the wearing quality
of the towels = while they last - three numbers
Size about 18x40, 19c each.
Size about 21x42 25C each.
Size about 24x45, 3SC each.
Floor
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-22

of foreign oppression and never had
relinquished her national rights.
which she had defiantly proclaimed
every generation throughout the era
of English usurpation, down to her
last glorious resort to arms in
1916" tu.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-22
Great Under Pricing In
Sale Of Undermuslins

Combination suits of batste lace trimmed in flesh and
white; all sizes, 75c.
Envelope cheise of basc with pretty val lace
broidery trimmed = all sizes, $50 and $1.19.
White skirts nansook and cambria = and embroidered
ruffles with or without under lay, ESQ to $1.25
Drawers Of muslin with lace and embroidery trimming see
and 69c.
BowMANS-second Floor
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-22

tation papers he carried. The body
Is being prepared for burial by q
York undertaken. who is awaiting
ton.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-22
Don't Miss These
Drapery Bargains

Wolfe curtains in white ivory and ecru Handsomely
embroidered with Filet corners Pre-Inventory Price
S3.4 pair.
Very Heavy Blue Rep - 81 inches wide Pre-Inven-
tory Prices, 79c yard
Figured and dotted curtain Swiss; 80 inches wide
Pre-lnventory Price 23c yard
BowMAN's-Fourth Floor
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-22
SOLDIERS KEEP. SHAVING TOOLS

Washington, Jan. 22.-Secretary
Baker has directed that enlisted
men, upon being discharged from
the service, may retain the safety
razor, comb, shaving brush. steel
mirror and towels issued to each
man.