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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-03-12
VIRGINIA SUPREME
COURT Of APPEALS

The Virginia supreme court of ap'
peals yesterday allowed a writ of error
and supersedeas in the case Of the
Chez cake and Ohio RaiiwBy cam
pany against l. ". Arlington, from
the circuit court Of aBth county. Ar
rington. a brakeman for fifteen years
II The employ OF the road. sued foE
'A%aAHs4 y ~ - l>@t-. ~ " j1a1 INN,
was crushed while engaged In coup
ling freight cars. A jury allowed him
200 damages. In allowing the
writ. the supreme court required bond
OF $4,000 to be furnished by the
railway.
Other petitions for writs of error
and appeals were denied as follows
Thomas Jackson, colored, against
the commonwealth. from the hustings
court at Richmond.
II. l.. Gather against the Peoples
National bank OF Manassas. from cir
nNt court Of Prince williams county
Clarence w. Holland against Nan
ME v. Smith eft Il. from the circuit
SQUIRT OF Northampton county.
Georgia womble against w. E. Mes
sick. from the corporation court al
Newport News.
Minnie Eta Puckets against d. C.
puckett. from the circuit court OF
RUSSELL county.
w. ]. Branham. George w. Dutton
hnd Jane Rose against John F. Null"
Tins, Cora Newberry and others. from
The circuit court OF Dickenson county
Emery B. Chase. Roland E. Chase
Charles c. Chase and A. A skeer
against J. r. Trivitt, from the circuit
court OF Dickinson county.
d. O. Kelly against Town of Clint
wood, from circuit court of Dickin-
Bon county.
Other proceedings yesterday in the
supreme court follows:
Ciark's Administrative VI. Clarks Ell
ais. argued and submitted.
Shumaker's sdrninistratrix W. Az
laptic Coast Line Railroad company
partly argued and continued until to-
Gay.
George vR Brown, continued: No
10.
LAndrum w. Tyler. continued; No
D.,
NEXT cases TO be called:
National Surety campony Va West
rnghouse Electric and Manufacturing
company.
Trauermsn vs.. divers administra'
tor
Rhoades g. Ranking Trust
and Mortgage company
Southern Manufacturing compans
w. klavan.
johnson ct ais VS.. Lake Drumuou3
Canal and Water company. being hos
So. 90. ST, SIS and 90 on the argu-
ment docket.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-03-12
IMPETUS Is GIVEN
TO ASHLAND LINE

II plans to reorgantze the new Ash
land line are carried out. terminal ia
cilities will be established at either
Marshall or Clay street. according TO
announcement made yesterday. Fol-
lowing sale OF the old terminal build
ing on West Broad street, and sts
lease to an automobile concern to he
cor ed into n garage. promoters OF
the new company we're compelled to
look elsewhere for terminal site.
Il Ia believed that either OF the two
locations tentatively settled upon will
be equally desirable inasmuch as con-
nection can be made Mt both 7sreets
with trolleys OF the Virginia Railway
and Power company ana the distance
q much less .hnn that fror trains to
street ca at the new Brcad-street
union station.
INSPECTION the Tine Monc1v after
noon from Richmond to Ashland
showed the roadbed to be in frst-
ratio condition and In need CT only
m thor repairs.
Citizens and property-owners of
Greenwood held an enth 4siastic meet
ing IN the church at that place Mon
aay night. at which time plans for
reorgan sxation OF the line were DIS
cussed at length and q committee
from the Greenwood Ci,izens aaso ci-
alton was appointed, to confer with
residents along the line of the rail-
road to create interest In the project.
This committee will enlist the cooper
alton of all property owners In ths
matter and urge the purchase or q
portion Of the 100000 IN bonds nac-
essary TO restore train service.
il Vaughan, OF Petersburg. build
err and owner of the electric lines be-
tween Petersburg end Hopeweli and
Petersburg and Camp Lee, addressed
the meeting and declared his belief
that the road could be made pay
ing proposition under proper operation
ana cooperation.
Superintendent Baird, OF the Hope
we'll and Ca. Lee lines Who was a
member OF The inspection party. de-
clared tho roadoed was the finest In
srrerica and expressed the belief that
the road could be operated Ut a profit
Oliver j. Sands. president OF the
American National bank; IL. C. Beat
tie. me nber Of the house OF delegates.
and others were heard.
The following resolution was adopt
ed: I'VE, the citizens Of Henrico coun-
~, living on the proposed Richmond
and Ashland railway. earnestly request
the chamber OF commerce Of the city
OF Richmond to take definite and ef-
fective action towards placing. with
your citizens. a goodiy portion Of the
bonds OF a railway which will be "a
helpful to your merchants and cftt-
gems OF Henrico."
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-03-12
ENAsIN ALTON FOR POLICE
LIEUTf.NANTS ON MARCH -

An announcement TO the police de-
pRrtment through the office OF the d.
rector OF public safety. William Fl.
Myers. sets the date for the lieutenant
examination in the police force at
March IA The examination will he
held in the council chamber of the
City Hall in the afternoon. and all SER
gesnts on the force are eligible.
Thirteen patrolinen qualified at a.
recent examination for promotion to
the rank OF sergeant. but as yet there
are no vacancies. These men will
take tho place OF the sergeants who
will be commissioned lieutenants c.
Il. Samuels was promoted TO the lat
ter rank some time ago and holds the
honor Of being the first since the new
ruling Established the rank once more
in the Richmond police force.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-03-12
SEEKS WITNESSES TO FACT
HE FOUGHT IN CIVIL WA

Postmaster Hay T. Thornton is in
receipt OF letter from Charles Lee,
of Olivier. La. who seeks two wit
nesses to the fact that he fought in
the War Between the States.
Lee, according to his letter TO the
postmaster. served under William
Mathews, Dudley Gillian, James Gill
Ian and Major Archer rs WAGNER in
the headquarters train at the Bacon
Quarter branch OF government head
quarters.
Veteran Leo names as comrades
'du.irg the memorable period frots
1851 to 1855. Newton Johnson. Wees
ley ~ohnso- Moses the Prophet -
and Kenny Is lis. Lee. In making ap-
plication for pension. was instructed
to procure two witnesses to his aerv-
ice In the conflict.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-03-12
AIL-DAY MEETINGS AT
SEVENTH : I'REEI CHRISTIAN

Today will be church day. at Sew
nth-Street Christian church, when
al. the societies and departments OF
.ha church will hold their regular
monthly meetings The meetings will
begin at 1880 A. ". ard continue
through the prayer meeting service to
$50 +. NJ. Luncheon and supper
will be served at the church. The
NEE ives 81 the women's societies will
be held in the morning and afternoon.
the Sunday school conferences from
6 to 730 p. Al, and sn efficiency
group or mem will be led by Professor
r.. Fl Gaines. OF Richmond college,
from $50 10 1896 T.. ID.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-03-12
VISITING NURSES CARED FOR
60f CASES IN FEBRUARY

At the monthly meeting of the IN
structive Visiting Nurses association,
held yesterday morning in the home
ar 2a3 South Cherry street, s,547 WIS.,
It's were reported paid during the
month of February TO sol patients. OF
these 1l6 were influenza cases, fifty
seven were new babies and eighteen
we're pneumonia. OF the number $40
were cured or improved. twenty-five
died and sixteen were sent TO hosri-
-alstals. Mrs. w W, Morton r. prv-
ident OF the association. No line is
drawn on race with these nurses.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-03-12
High Cost of Ruflliinr.

The high cost OF building materials
is said TO be the cause for so few
building permits being issued at the
present time. Yesterday Building In
spsctor Butler reported the following:
Mrs. Ethel G. Campball, TO build IA
t'vo-etory dwelling on Fourth avenue,
between Custer and Victor streets. to
cost $4,000; II. B. Baker. for d garage
on the west side of Seminary avenue.
between Bellevue and Maplewood ave-
nues, $500: John II. Estes, brick gar
age in rear of is26 Monument avenue.
$500: J. l.. Moon. to enlarge garage
at 2o3s Mo 1ument avenue. $500; Mrs
Bessie FelLhaus, To repair brick store.
111l West Main. $40.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-03-12
Hastings Court Findings.

On the ground OF a variation be-
tween the allegation and the proof.
The case OF Mack Bursloss charged
with grand larceny, was transferred
Yesterday from the local hustings
court . Hsnrice county court It was
alleged thai the theft was committed
within the city. but evidence brought
ont al the trial proved that the alleged
crime took place out on the Seven
Pines road.
G. l.. Klasing whose trial on Janu-
AIRY - resulted in hung jury was
acquitted yesterday OF a charge OF vio-
lstion ~ the prohibition law,
James Taylor pleaded guilty 10
liquor law violation and was fined $50.
without jail sentence, by the court.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-03-12
JUST SEE HOW
POSlAN HELPS
SKIN OVERNIGHT

Poslam soothes. refreshes and heals
suffering skin. with never a possibility
OF harm brief experience with Pos
lam will prove it's value. For instance:
apply q little on some affected part
At night. In the morning. your own
EYES fnd evidence of it's healing work.
II the trouble was slight--a p.mple or
infiamed spot--the chances ars that II
mas disappeared. IF virulent erup-
tional disorder, II should be subdued.
10 much 30 that you will want Poslam
TO keep right on.
Sold everywhere. For free sample
write to Emergency Laboratories, 24S
West 18th St, New York city.
Poslam soap IL daily treat 70
benaoe a1Eih Ccutains Posjauks--Aay
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-03-12


Ten days after he W. "~doned by
Governor Davis after SER part OF
sentence OF three years la lie state
penttentiary for killing his son-in la W.
Ca plain Charles NJ Collier. Of the Vir"
ginia Pilots association. David Bell
Cain 10 dead. Cain. who was 6fty years
ord. died Sunday In his cottage Bay
Breeze" az wilioughby Beach.
Governor Davis psrdcned Cain on
Of physicians who de-
clared that the man was suffering from
active tuberculosis" and hts liberia
tion was Imperative X his life was to
be saved.
Gain became incensed while deposit
tions were being tat IN TN ii suit for
divorce which c. had Instituted
against Gains daus 1tsr and drew a
revolver and shot Collier. who died
GONE time later In q Norfolk hospital
Cain was buried In Elmwood ceme-
terry. Norfolk. yesterday afternoon. foi.
lowing burial services In the home OF
Mrs. Church. 1917 Granny street. Nor
folk. Rev. W. Z, Calender officiating,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-03-12
nEn nDrrI nn[o pknK
IkU. l. -,
INTO PRIVATE l,,l

New York. March Ss.--George
Crsel. censor. arrived herr today from
Brest on the transport Agamars n on.
He was surprised when informed that
the announcement sent from Brest OF
his resignation as head of the bureau
OF public information had not been
released.
Il am through. and am retiring to
private lifc" satd creel. hurrying off
TO meet hts wife and children, who
were waiting for him.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-03-12
RED CROSS CASHING CHICKS
FOR SOLDIERS AT DEpOTS

The military banking relief depart
ment of the Red Cross has established
branch at Man Street station, in
charge OF B. Carter Taylor and c. r
Steger, where soldiers who are pass
ing through Richmond may cash their
checks or receive small loans II they
are In need. A booth In the station
Is used especially for this purpose.
Legal advice to men leaving the SER
vice is also given at the Red Cross
headquarters in this city.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-03-12

New auto licenses have arrived at
last. according to an announcement
from Lieutenant e. n. Samueis. head
OF the police tranic squad. All auto
drivers must procure thess at once.
The shipment OF the 1912 stars was
delayed for some tims. but they are
row available for everyone.
The license will cost e27b, ana np-
pI'canta must Ale QUESTIONABLE
proving themselves Of good character
and proving that they are passabIy
familiar with traffic ruiea
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-03-12
Obituary
|. s.s;...s 5 d, a, I, .., a.; y.


AuKustus Marion HICKS. The twen-
son OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Hicks. OF Elk I'M. Goochlapd
died Monday OF influenza. He
waa the oldest Of FIVE soma the young
est OF whom, Otha Jackson Hicks.
twelve years old. died on March / of
influenza Tho following brothers sur
vive: David Crockett. Patrick Henry.
and William Alma Hicks. the latter So
France with the American army.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-03-12
Funeral OF Mrs. Atkins

The funeral OF Mrs. Presley r. At
kins will take place from Sacred
Heart cathedral tomorrow morning at
10 o'clock. Burial will be In Mount
Calvary cemetery.
Pailbearers viii be: Alfred Goddin.
Gus Wilcox. r. j. Seary, Irving
Knowlsa, A. =. Chewing. Jr., Peachy
RylAnd. caAss Evans, Raymond NaaniA
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-03-12
Portrait Ii Received.

Arrival OF portrait of the late
Judge James Keith for long time
president Of the supreme court of ap-
peais of Virginia, was announced at
the state library yesterday. II Is ex-
pected to be presented during the
coming week, R>date and hour for for
nal presentation to be determined by
committee consisting OF Librarian
scott and Second Auditor Roswell
rage within the next day or two
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-03-12
CITY NEWS IN BRIE. r
WAR ON ETAACKERS AND
DODGERS JUST WE'LL BEGUN

The war on shakers. dodgers and
draft evaders Is being waged hotiy,
and records of men who were relieved
rom service are being examined and
many questioned. Many replies have
been found on closer examination
since the war to have been mislead-
ing, and the men guilty OF these are
to be brought to justice by the gov
eminent and prison terms may face
many. The federal government Ia
running down the slackers
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-03-12
SALVATION ARMY
LEADERS on VISIT HERE

Commandant and Mrs Elmer John
son. formerly in charge of the Rich
mond corps OF the Salvation Army.
are wishing In this city. They have
been engaged in amy and navy work
for the past six months. Commander
and Mrs, johnson assisted an the
meeting conducted last night In True
Rcformers' hall.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-03-12
RICHMOND COLvFGE
ALUMNI BANQUET

The announcement made in one OF
the afternoon paners yesterday that
the Richmond college alumni banquet
would be held last night was errore-
GUS. According to President F. w.
Boatwright. rh!s meeting was planned
originally for Tuesday. March Is. at
the Richmond hotel
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-03-12
-,rohibition law VtoIatorx.

For 1ell,ng whiskey to soldiers.
Vance Reeves was given sixty days in
ta.l, william Clark. thirty days, and
Oliver Nelson. colorsd. was fined SIS
in the United States district court
yesterday John Robertson, colored.
was given seventeen days for having
|avs Qnaxts In hi9 poase1aonA
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-03-12
Death Of an Infant.

Charles Felix Cross. III. six-month-
cid son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles F.
Cross. Jr.. OF 1929 Virginia avenue.
Highland Park. died yesterday after
noon at 1850 O'Clock, after an illness
OF six weeks. The funeral will take
place at the grave liz Hollywood GEM
etery this afternoon at 3 o'clock.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-03-12
Iaeo..sssi II Agarry,

Marriage licenses were issued TO the
following yesterday: James w. Waters
and Elsie1 q. Hslton; Willian DoAA
Rhasp and xh1lpAA xeAllna 1nan
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-03-12
ASK DAVIS TO CALL
SPECIAL SESSION
Executive Committee of Virginia Good
Roads Association Petitions
Governor to Enable State
TO Avail Itself OF Fed
eraI Offer.
Governor Davis was petitioned yes

Governor Davis was pctitioned yes
x K >, 4srS,S.rss frSI IS nsts !sysksrk K :
the Virginia Good Roads associaL On.
in session here. TO isgra cali at
once for special meeting OF the
Virginia Legislature in order tn make
appropriations that the state may
! take advantage OF Federal aid for
highways under the terms If the
post-office bill, passed at The last ses-
sion of congress.
Every section OF the state was rep
resented at the meeting and those
present agreed with S.ale Highway
Commissioner George P. Coleman hat
the chance to utilize mora than $4,-
100000 In the United States treasury
on the state roads should not he
neglected.
Henry Roberts, of Bristol, suggested
that the Legislature be urged to in
creased the present three cent levy for
state highway construction to fifteen
cents and to add fifty per cent TO
existing automobile licensed.
II was explained that under the
provisions of the federal appropria
ton. $4,000 Is Immediately. avail
able for road work In Virginia; ST.
$4,000 will be available on July l.,
and $l,<SS,0oo wifi be available July
/, 1920. making a total Of s4.Ssi.o00
Virginia can use every cent OF this
money II the general assembly will
enact the necessary state appvopria-
tons 10 argument it- as required By
the federal act
Governor Davis was not In Rich
mond yesterday being in attendance
at meeting of peanut growers near
Petersburg.
The COMMITTEES met in special SEES
sion in Murphy's hotel with twenty
three members present The com
mittee was practically unanimous In
the decision TO request the governor
TO call special meeting of the iegis-
lature.
George p. Coleman stated that his
office lis being flooded by kilograms
from every section of the state, fav-
orinE a special term OF the genera.
assembly.
Henry Roberts, OF Bristol. offered
Q resolution calling upon the executive
to order a special session Of the legis-
iature. Similar resolutions were Of
fered by other members. Chairman
6, l.. Lupton presided.
state Senator c. O'Connor Cool
rick audi ssed the meeting. 'It would
be crimin4." he said. mo, to take
advantage OF the federal offer for
road construction.
Members OF the COMMITTEES present
at yesterdays meeting were: S. l..
7"''00f r, II. Angel.
nor Cool
FaIker,
Ii. oIu..t A--.- nan.
r. II. Wood. K. 8 FIN. =,
Is. g. GuerranL Wade Ia
| Henry Roberts. D, c. Humph4~
A. Hardy. T. Fl. Self. o. l.. McCr4
r. II. Wood. George r. Harrison. w
C.. Saunders
! Ynasmuch as several members Of
the legislature have resigned or st!ll
are in the service of the United States
government. and four---two each In
the senate and the lower house--have
( died since the last general assem- bly,
a special election WIN have to b
called in order 10 make the personnel
+ of a special session Of the legislature.
! in the event that Governor Davis sees
At to call an extra session Of the body.
1 a representative one.
Evening star., 1919-04-10
Steel Commons Action.
Grain, Produce
and Live Stock
speesal Dispateh to The Star.

SpecAl Dispatch to The Star.
BALTIMORE. April 10.-Potatoes-
White. western Maryland and Penn
sylvania. per 100 lbs. 2.o0a2.50: New
York. per 100 lbs. No. l, 2.ooa2. 80;
do. eastern shore Maryland and viz.
ginia- McCormicks. 1-7sa2.06; do,
Cobbiers. 2.o0a2-50. Sweets. yellows.
North Carolina, per bbl.. s.t0aS. 90;
do, eastern shore Maryland and Della
ware. per bbl, 6.50aS.50; do, York
river, per bbl, 6.50a8.00 yams, fancy
bright. per bbL. 5.50a7.50.
Vegetables and green fruits->Apples,
West Virginia. per. bbl.. s.50a1t SO; do,
ordinary. 7.50as.s0; do. New York
state. per bbl. No. /. s.50a1 100; do,
western Maryland and Pennsylvania
packed bbls.. 7.60as.50; do, Nc. 2, bbl.
s. .00a7.50; beans, Florida, per basket,
green. 5.00ae:00; do. per basket. wax.
l. 1O0aA-B0: cabbage, Florida. new. per
basket, 3.50a4.00: do. New York state,
per ton, Danish. 125. .00a15O. 90; celery,
Florida. per dozen, 5.00a650; cucum-
bers. Florida. per basket. 4.0oa7. 90;
eggplant, Florida. per crate. 4o0a7.o 90 ;
grapefruit, Florida. per box. 2.50a5.5o. !.
kaIe, Norfolk, per bbl. LOCAL. so; do.
native, per bushe1, 50a60.
Lettuce-Florida, per basket. head
Evening star., 1919-04-10
STOCKS CLOSE. STRONG;
NEW HIGHS FOR YEAR

NEW YORK, April 10.-Motor shares
and. allied specialties overshadowed all
other issues at the opening of today's
stock market, General Motors, Stutz.
Chandler and Keily-Springfield rising
/ to 2h points.
Pronounced strength was shown by
various industrials, equipments and
specialties particularly Industrial AL
cohoI. American International Corpo-
ration, Baldwin Locomotive. Midvale
Steel, International Agricultural. COM
mon and preferred. Associated Dry
Goods and Burns Brokers.
Oils were irregular. also shippings
United states Steel was barely
steady at the outset, but strengthened
later. p.
Forenoon liberty bond prices were:
sAs: $50; first 4s: $3.50: second IS
ss.72: third Ans. 1854: fourth AIS.
$3.50.
Atlantic Gulf Strong Feature.
Heavfnsss of Mexican Petroleum,
Royal Dutch, American Smelling and
United States Rubber at reactions Of
to points, and the uncertain course
of United States Steel exercised only
passing effect on special issues, espe-
cially the automobile division
Chandler added 14h points to yes
: terday's ten-point gain, but as sud
denly forfeited half it's advance
Stutz rose 31s and several of the
1ow-priced issues to points
Atlantic Gulf was strongest of the
shippinGs, tobaccos rallied and gas
shares were distinctly strong, with
several of the food issues
Steel Commons Action.
When the announcement of the un-
filled tonnage Of the Steel Corpora
tion was made the common shares
were little better than the low of
the day. 9S, but on the showing of
5,430,472 tons on the books untitled, a
loss of but 580,215 tons. the stock re-
sponded with a sharp rally to S9M,
then moved on up to 100, but dropped
back again to 99h.
Evening star., 1919-04-10
OFFICERS

ALBERT r. FOX. President
CHARLES B. BAILEY, Vice Pros.
BENJAMIN W. GUY. Vice Pres.
CLARENCE CORSON. Cashier
ARTHUR N. MuTCHE1dA
Asst. Cashier
DIRECTORS
Charles B. Bailey, Benjamin ". Guy.
Joshna W. Carr, David J. Kaufman,
". Ciarence Duvall, ,Benjanin r. Leighten,
John Joy Edison, James A Meseer,
L. Whiting Estes. Theedere W. Eoyes,
C. Fenton Fadeley. Charles ". Ray.
Albert =. Fog, 3. Francis Saul.
Gee. ". =. ewArtsel.
Evening star., 1919-04-10

included. 3Ska3Sk; storage packed
nrsts, 41&a42. P0ultry-Alive. un-
changed.
NEW YORK, April 1o.-Butter--
Firm: receipts. 1o.4e2 tubs: creamery
higher than extras, seN aS7; extras coz
score). 66; frsts elaeSM; packing
stock. current make, No. !. a.
Eggs-Irfegular; receipts, $3.50
cases; fresh-gAthered extras, ASH
fresh gathered northern section, hrsts.
PsnnsylvAniA and nearby western hem
merry white, hne to fancy. 81; state
PennsylvaniA and nearby. hennery
white. ordinary toAprime, 46aSo: do,
brown, 46a47; do. gathered brown and
mixed colors. 42a4s.
Cheese-Steady: receipts. LISA boxes:
specials. 32a33a4: do. avsraEe run. S1ta