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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-14
CANINE POPULATION
BRINGS IN FUNDS

Colonel r. Nash Bilisoly. commits
s.oner OF game and inland fisheries,
issued some interesting dog stats
tics yesterday showing that s20s,oS1.-
GO had been derived from the sale OF
license Tags for CANNES up to July !,
representing total of 151,7ls dogs.
or this number. 13o,573 are males.
&2.775.T5 in hnes for attractions OF
the dog law was collected In the
month of July. IA dogs were de-
xtroyed during this period by game
vardens and 414 owners were con-
victed Of violating the law.
Henrica county leads all districts
for law enforce .nent. having total
OF $50 warrants issued with II con-
,ictions during The month. l,l0osof
the 1905 deliuuent dog owners were
reported by Scott county. Funds
realized by the sale of license tags
are used by the cities and counties
for payment Of damages done by dogs.
while balances may, be used for
roads or schools.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-14
RICHMOND SHIPPERS
OPPOSE PLUM PLAN
HeseIutfons Are Adopted and Copies
WIN - sent to Virginia

Declaring that they are unalterably
opposed to the Plumb bill. which pro-
vsdes for the naturalization of the
railroads. a. proposed by the railway
labor organisations. prominent ship
pers Of Richmond. in session yesterday
afternoon in the Chamber Of Commerce
auditorium. drafted resolutions. which.
when completed. will be forwarded to
virginia's congressional delegation al
Washington.
Only = rough copy OF the resolutions
was made yesterday and II will not
be made public until II Is gone over and
put In shape by a committee composed
of r. n Darlington. chairman, Judge
George l. Christian and w. Meade Ad-
olson. This committee will meet today.
AFTER John C. Easley. president OF
the Richmond Chamber OF Commerce
who called the meeting. made known
the purpose OF the gathering and then
retired to the floor. J. n. A. Hobson
was elected chairman OF the meeting
Among those who spoke against the
proposed measure which Ii now pend
Ing before congress were President
EAaley. John Kerr Branch and Mr.. Car
rington All Of them declared them
selves as being bitterly opposed to the
pixn proposed by the railway lahoror-
gani1attons.
Not only did the shippers pass reso-
buttons against the government owner
ship Of the railways. but the concensus
Of opinion was that they are prepared
to further night the matter. The reso-
lmtion was passed unanimously. and
every shipper present seemed TO be
of the same opinion concerning the
matter that is~now before congress
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-14
.c0RPoRA TON HARPER
IS DEAD N CAROLINA
Richmond hoy Who Participated In
St. ,Mihiei Drive Succombs to
Pleufisy.

Corporal Thomas Moore. Harper,
twenty-six years old, son Of MRS. >.
II. Cottrell, ia Miller avenue. Barton
Heights, And brother OF Robert e.
Harper, sporting editor Of the News
Leader. died yesterday in the govern
ment hospital NJ Oteen, ~. C., near
lAshville, from the effect OF pieurisy.
He had been in this country only a
few weeks. having served eighteen
months in France as q member OF an
aviation mechanics regiment.
Corporal Harper's mother and
wife. who was formerly Miss Carrie
Coles, were at the bedside when the
end came. The remains win De
brought to Richmond either today or
tomorrow, and the burial will b made
in lakewood. The young soldier was
we'll known In Richmond and his
death came ~ q shock to his nuner-
Gus friends here.
Corporal Harper is survived by his
widow, mother. sfep-father, John II.
Cottrell, one sister. Mrs. Thomas w.
Pitts and his one brother, Robert
Curtis Harper, and numerous aunts
and uncies,
Enlisting 1t the Richmond army re-
cruiting station In December. 1917.
Harper was trained in Kentucky ana
Augusta, Ga, Ao0 arrived In rTAh.o
n February. 1913. He saw q years
service with . French cscadrille ana
participated In the st. Mthtel drive
ii the American army unit. He often
vent up with pilots and one OF his
experiences was to ny over Metz while
that city was In the hands OF the
Germans. Corporal Harper con-
tYacted influenza. from which pneu-
monia and pleurisy developed. He
Vas returned to the United States IN
Nay, making the trip homeward as
a litter patient He spent month";
furlough with. relatives in this city
between June and July and upon
his return to Oteen suffered a re-
lapse. Before that period he APP
rarently was on the road to recovery
and his sudden ceath came as sur
prise to his relatives and many
friends In this and other cities.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-14
As Bells Ring For Her
Wedding, She Discovers
Her Love is q Mistake

Usually wedding bells pealing for
her marriage are the most Joyous
sound a woman ever. hears. but in
Choosing Wife," the nrst national
attraction to be shown At the Broad
way theater. starting today. the case ID
far different.
Hearing the chimes. which are being
.ehearsed for her marriage. Dorothy
Blossom realizes that they are mock
ing her In the, most bitter way; for she
has just been told that the man she
thought desired to wed her In reality
had intended the letter Of proposal,
which she received, for another.
So. the bells still ringing. she bows
her head In deepest humiliation, burn
ing beneath the shame that the man
to whom she had given her love In
tended hts for another. and feeling
an impotent anger against her niece.
the young girl whom the man really
loves
This is but one OF the many scenes
laid close to the heart OF woman and
touching problems vital to men which
are to be found in Choosing a Wife"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-14
HAYDEN CHOSEN TO
CHAIR OF BIOLOGY

Professor H. e. Hayden. Jr., has
been elected head of the department
of biology at Richmond college 1or
tn. coming session, which Will open
on September Is, and r. L. Howard
has been nomed rs associate professor
of chemistry. Announcement OF
these additions to the faculty OF the
institution was made last night py
President F. w. Boatwright Both
men have accepted the positions pro-
fsrred.
Professor Hayden will come direct
from the College of William ana
Mary. where he was acting head or
the biology department while the
senior professor was absent in service
last session. He is a master OF arts
of the University of Virginia ana
was associate professor OF bioieSy IN
the Agricultural and Mechanical Col
lege OF Texas for FIVE years.
Mr.. Howard comes from the Uni
,rsity of Iowa, where he has been
teaching since his graduation with
the master of arts degree from the
University OF Indiana. The chemistry
d ,artment will be in charge OF Dr.
Garrett Ryland, who came TO Rlcn-
mond College from Georgetown Col
lege.
The faculty of the law school OF
the college will be the same as during
fast session. DIR. Walter Scott McNelh
will be senior professor with, John
Randolph Tucker, recently chosen
counsel Of the State Corporation
Commission, t. NJ. Chichester and L.
Justin Moore as full professors.
Glasses will be held in the old college
.ministration buiidingg at Ryland
and Broad streets and houses on the
campus facing on Lombardy street
will furnish dormitory Accommodations
for the majority OF the boarding stu
dents. New classes have been added
to the carriclum OF the school and the
course next session will be very
thorough. President Boatwright said
last night
The neices and nephews Of Pro-
fessor Reuben Hancock Garnett have
lust established the Reuben Hancock
Garnett Library Fund at cost OF
81. 600 to buy additional volumes Tor
the college library from time to time.
r ofessor Garnett was master or
arts of Richmond College in the class
Of 1882 and medalist in philosophy
and Greek He taught Greek at
Georgetown College. Kentucky, from
1882 to 1887, HE was brother OF
Mrs, c. H. Ryland. wife of the late
III. NlHdFiNS 1StdhIs ACA 'ioti@ 49,
librarian at Richmond College.
The demand for scholarships at
Richmond College and Westhampton
College Is greater than ever before
in the history of the institutions. AL
most without exception. all of the
students who won scholarships at the
John Marshall High School at the
close of last session are seeking to
have them shanged TO the local col
leges il was said last night, although
many OF the scholarships were to the
University OF Virginia and the
largest colleges ip the state.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-14
GOES TO
WASHINGTON NEXT WEEK.

The committee appointed by Mayor
.Aipslie to interview Secretary OF War
Baker in regard TO the dislributioff
il, Richmond of surplus supplies hsld
hs the war depart ment will not leAvA
for Washington until next week. ME-
baker is out of tile city and Will not
return before Monday. Congress
man Montague has been requested 70
arrange an interview soon after the
return of the secretary. when thN
Kichmonders will ask that force Of
G NJ. G.. men BIZ stationed In Rich.
mond to distribute the supplies.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-14
H|BERN|AhS MEET
HERE IN CONVENTION

Members of the Ancient Order OF
Hibernians and its women's auxiliary
will be In joint convention next Sun
day afternoon in the auditorium OF
the McG.li Catholic Union. near Ninth
and Glace streets. for the fihst time
in four years. 1t was first planned
to hold the convention in Lynchburg.
but recently it was decided to have
II in Richmond.
Matters of vitad importance con-
corning the organization will be dis
cussed at this meeting. and the con-
vention is expected to develop into
the most important one held in sew
eral years. Headquarters for the
delegates will be Murphy's Hotel
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-14
Southside

Many charges of selling thinks,
with a greater percent OF alcohol than
is allowed by law, have recently been
flied against merchants on the South
side. In most cases. cider has been
the drink, though the merchants be-
lieved it to be non Intoxicating. AZ
L, whether the cider was hardened
Or became hard after 1t was
bought, could not be ascertained and
i: was left to the September term of
the hustings court to decide.
The Sunday school of Asbury
Methodist church will hold its annual
picnic at Forest Hill park today. In
dications are from arrangements
made by the committee this will be a
most enjoyable affair. During the
afternoon. refreshments will be served
tn all members of the school.
Rev w W Sisk. of South Carolina,
and a former pastor of Clopton-
friends in Sou Il Richmond and
preached last night at Clopton- Street.
Should his visit extend over Sunday,
IL is expected he will preach again
al the Sunday morning service.
Mrs. w. H. Hetcaif. of SCI North
Eighth street. who was operated or
80 veraI days ago, is reported to be i'm
proving.
The Epworth League of Asbury
church is conducting Ne Wednesday
right services. during the month OF
August Interesting programs for
each service has been arranged.
The body of Milton r. Belt. sixty
six years old formerly of Newark,
Ohio, who died Monday in his home
CT the Petersburg turnpike, was taken
to Ohio yesterday for burial, He is
survived by widow and several
children.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-14
ESTEEMED CITIZEN
PASSES TO REWARD
Especial to The Richmond virsinian.)

Especial to The Richmond virginian. }
Virginia. Va. Aug. Ia. w.
Whttmore. our highly esteemed drug
Seventh street. OF an attack Of
asthama Sunday night, at the age OF
sixty seven. Mr.. Whitmore came
from Richmond some ten years ago,
and he and his family were and are
held in high esteem In our town. He
was our leading druggist, good
Christian gentleman. ever ready to
lead and help in church work. A man
known for his high integrity OF char
acter; his walk was consistent: his
stand for Righteousness. Arm and un-
failing.
He was a good citizen. a member
of the Florence Avenue Baptist
church. and will be missed IN the
place that he has left vacanti His
funeral was preached at his home by
his pastor. Rev. Reynolds, assisted
by Rev. C. f. Newman, of the Chris
tian church and the Rev. r. w Ell
Femains were taken to Richmond
Tuesday morning to be inferred in
the family plot in Hollywood.
At the last weekly prayer meeting
his talk was inspiring, and Just a hall
hour before his death. he called his
family. and it CHANGED his sons and
families were with him around the
family altar for prayer. and then was
suddenly stricken. and in a short few
minutes he passed away into the
Glory world To die as this man did
Is not death. to live as he did, is 70
gain a crown Of Righteousness.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hosier Tuck have the
sympathy OF the community in the
loss OF their little two-year-old Edith.
who turned over a bucket of boiling
water upon herself. and died from the
effects next day. Her little body
was laid to rest in the Virgilina ceme-
terry Sunday afternoon.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-14
AERIAL BICYCLE NEXT |
WONDER o. Century

London, August 13.--F1ying btsy@s
cles are the latest word In AAsie1
fashions s.i4 sfa.
Gabriel PouIsin, noted FreAcA'
cyclist, has succeeded In perfectinG ~
aerocycie which he is able to rAl34E
into the air and propel for 4 distanca
,ot twelve yards, attaining 4 speed ~
twenty-five miles an hour. Pou1aln'
will demonstrate. the machine hefoFe,
French aero club shortly. French ana.
british enthusiasts foresees the day
when the aerocycle viii be a. common
as the bicycle. Great muscular a(1orts
is necessary to life the machine fr0rm
the ground, but once in the air pseA
pulSion Is easy. 80 -
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-14
SALES OF LIQUOR
BRING IN s1,125

The sales of liquor during July,
for medical purposes, through the
prohibition department., amounted to
$l.125 alone. In addition to this there
were many Thousands OF dollars col
lected IN fines. and a number of auto
mobiles seized by officers are being
held. to be disposed Of, and the pro-
ceeds to be added to the funds real
iced through the operations of the de-
partment.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-14
b. r. Stricken

b. F. Stricken. one of the best
known citizens o. his section. died at
the home of his son, 1. J. Stricken.
lat Lacey Spring Monday night at II
o'clock after an illness extending over
some weeks.
Mr.. Stricken was in his eighty
fourth year and was one of the best
Known men In the county. He was
q Confederate veteran, having served
throughout the four years of the war
between the states with CONSPICUOUS
eallantry.
He is survived by two sons. B. f.
Stricken. of Monessen, Pa. and L. j.
Strickler. of Lacey Spring Two
brothers also survive, they being w.
III. Stricken. of Roanoke, and Jacob
c, Strickler. of Deer Lake, Michigan.
The funeral arrangements had not
been made last night.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-14
Held A. Stacker.

Tom Moore. colorer, is in custody
OF Marshal Saunders on the charge OF
being a slacket. He was arrested al
Blackstone. alleged to have evaded
the selective draft. and will be given
hearing by Commissioner Flegen-
heimer. Pending the. hearing he will
be detained in Henrico county jail.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-14
Days Casualties

Jamea. a. Goods, Of New Cantcn. 10
under treatment At Memorial hospital
for ! broken thigh. caused by falling
from . wagon. N.
Luther Dew. Of loil Colonial avenue,
was treated ut Stuart hospital for In
:uries sustained in an automobile ac-
cident 1t Shafer and Franklin streets.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-14
CHARGED WITH SELLING
DRUGS TO SOLDIERS

Deputy Marshal Harrison yesterday
arrested Hugh l.. Minor, at Hopeweh'
charged with violation Of section
C2s7 OF the revised statutes OF the
United States II is alleged that he
has been selling narcotic drugs to sol
diers. Pending a. hearing BY the
United States commissioners ne
was placed In the Petersburg JaiF
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-14

Excursions to Norfolk Every Sunday
on Norfolk and Western Railroad.
Trains leave Broad Street Station
$50 a. NJ. and. $3.50 A. NJ. and leave
Norfolk 4:30 r. M. and tao r. NJ,
without change Of cara Round trip
fare to Norfolk tt.s6: to Virginia
Beach $1.l6. Norfolk to Ocean view
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-14
Crnflif Men Mect

e. D. Hotchkiss. OF the Chesa- !.
peake and Ohio railway. will be the
speaker today at the weekly meet
.inx OF the Credit Mems association at
o'clock in the Bupiness Mems club.
The subject has not been announced.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-14

chancery court yesterday by which the
property Nos 207-20s North Sixth
street IL purchased by !. H. Kaufma n
and Benjamin Lowcnberg from Mrs.
Alice A. Pyle for .&55 .ooo The prop
erty fronts So feet extending back so
feet 80
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-14
Marriagf. Idfenscs,

Clerk Walter Christian has issued
marriage licenses to the following
persons:
Clinton c. Clildress and virginIa
E. Waters, of t.,ts city.
Sergeant Henry J. Sem and Eva
IS. Skinner, both of Tuscola. Ill
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-14

Henry Norris. colored. was held for
the grand Jury for attempting to pass
q worthless check on the Bank Of
Commerce and Trusts.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-14
Police Court

Andrew Brown was nned $50 by Jus
tiee Maurice for peddling coal without
license.
citizen. charged with having =
vicious dog on her premises. was or
dered to either kill the dog or send
it out of the city within twenty-four
hours.
Benjamin Brooks was assessed $25
fer speeding.
The case Of Julian Wood and Regar
jennings. alleged to have stolen an
automobile, which they stripped and
Abandoned on Broad Rock road, was
continued to August 20.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-14

Suit was instituted in the city circuit
court by r. G. Jones against c. G..
Twitty for $4,000. alleging damages In
IN automobile accident.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-14

Upon waivinE examination in police
court on the charge Of operating a
.family" still on his premises. ". p.
Lane was sent to the grand Jury
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-14
James Marshall Rhca.

Funeral services for James Mar
shall Rhea, seveLty-three years old, a
widely known Virginia citizen. were
conducted at noon yesterday in his
home. 745 Armistead Bridge road,
Norfolk. Mr. Rhea is survived by one
daughter. Mrs. F. d. Neiligar; one
brother. G. W. Rkea, and three grand
children.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-14
Richardson Succeeds Snead.

F. Ray Richardson, recently re-
turned from overseas was elected
secretary and treasurer Of the Rich
niond Real Estate Exchange yester-
day. to FIJI the vacancy caused by the
resignation of George B. Snead Mr..
Snead is now connected with the real
estate firm of Allan, Savilie and
Enead
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-14
william Henry Clark

William Henry Clark, seventy years
cd. OF Big Stone Gap, died at Johns
Willis hospital Tuesday afternoon
at 3:30 o'clock following an operation
Saturday from which ne never rallied
The body was taken back to Big
Stone Gap Tuesday night by his
brother. F. M. Clark. of Lee county
who has been in Richmond since Sun
day, Surviving MIR. Clark is daugh :
ter In Big Stone Gap. Mrs. w. r.
Clay, with whom. he lived. Another
daughter. Mrs. Whistman. lives in
Kentucky. Two sons. Harrison and
Ebert Clark. live in Wise county, and
there are two other sons-Jasper and
Emerson Clark. ct Arkansas Burial
will be at the old Clark home in Wise
county.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-14

Funeral services for Mrs Sallie r.
Todd who died suddenly Tuesday in
her home. 500 Tazewe1l apartments,
Norfolk, will be conducted today in
baltimore. her body being taken to
the Monum City today Mrs
Todd. who was tn. wife of /. N Todd
vas sixty-flve years old
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-14

If you would retain your friends
don't make them envy you.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-14
Obituary
Abraham stein.

Abraham Stein, fifty-six years old.
Gied suddenly early yesterday morn
ing In his home at 10l East Canal
street. Corner Whitfield was inform
GO as soon as he was taken i'll but
expired before the arrival OF medical
nssista--.ce. He was hfty-six years old
ind was a tailor employed by West
PEroad-street Arm.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-14
Aciid.StoI1lacIl|
Makes 8 Out Of 10
People Suffer !.

Doctors declaSe thAs more than - n04s
orGsnic dieeasss Gan Be- traced - 49,
stomach. Starting With indigestion. heGI6
burn, belching, food-rspeating. bioas, 0ous
rassy stom sch, the entire system eventua1ly
becomes affected. every vital organ su1Resiu0e
In some degree brother. You zee these ~
tins OF Acid. Stomach everywhere - poopeo
who are subject TO nervousness. heAdecae,
insomnia, biliousness-peopls who su6ssito1
rheumAt isn ,iumbaE 20. sciatica and aches an1
>pains all over the body. Il o safe 70 say tAat
about people outof 10 sufIert 70 sorne ext119
from Acid Stomach.
II you suffer from stomach trouble or. eva
II you DO not feel any stomach distress. yet ar
weak and aiiipg. feel ured and dragged ouks
lack pep" and enthusiaam and know the4
something 10 wronS although you canD04
locate the exact cause OF your tfoub3e-yoU
naturally want to ret back your grip -.
health 10 quickly ~ possible. Thsn tain
KATONIC, the wonderful modem rene0y
that brings quick relief from pains OF indige6
ton bsiching. gasy bloat. &C. Keep yous
stomach strong. clean and sweet. See bow
your general health tmproves-how Quietly
the old time vim ,vieor and vitality coma baekI
Get big Soc box OF EATONIC from your
druggist today. Il b guaranteed 70 pIeaoe
you. ii you are mot eastsned youf druggts0
win refund your money. 81
SATONIc
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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-14

Benjamin Brooks was assessed s25
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-14

Mrs. w, H. Hetcaif. of SGT NORTH
Eighth street. who was operated oil
several days ago, is reported to be i'm
Proving.
The nonpartisan leader., 1919-08-11

trusting to strikes threats of strikes for every
thing?"
eve are not" the answer. eve have tried
that method. If we got raise of 5 cents an hour
we found the prices of everything had to buy
increased Z cents We see that something more
than raising wages needs to be done. We must go
after fundamental reforms that interest
every in the country and not merely rail
road men, We are with you to the fnish''
Plans of the triple alliance had not been COM
pleted as this written, but organization work
is due to start Immediately. The plan of operation,
after sufficient membership has been secured, is to
be similar to the League plan-selection and in
dorsement of candidates for the legislature and
other state Offices without regard to party afilia-
tions but with a great deal of regard for the men
themselves and more regard yet for the principles
for which they stand.
The triple alliance, like the League, is in favor
of public ownership and control Of public resources
and public utilities, the curbing of profteering, and
for straight road between the producer and con-