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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-07-12
LIBERTY BONDS.

WE PAY CASH
FOR ALL ISSUES OF LIBERTY BONDS
AND VICTORY BONDS OUR QUO
TATIoN ON FIRST ISSUE 3A @
BONDS TODAY IS $3.50.
WE ALSO PAY CASH FOR PART
PAID LIBERTY BONDS.
CASH PAID FOR WAR SAVINGS
STAMPS AND THRIFT STAMPS.
NO COMMISSIONS. NO FEES. NO
WAITING. NO CHECKS. WE PAY
CASH.
WE ALSO PAY you FULL. CASH
VALUE OF ALL PAST DUE INTER
EST COUPONS ATT ACHE.D TO
YOUR BONDS
LIBERTY INVESTMENT CO.,
AIT EAST BROAD STREET.
ECoND FLooR,. OVER Me-
CRORYS AND 1nc STORE. OFFICE
OPEN DAILY 3 A. NJ to 8 P. NJ;
SATURDAY . A. N. TO r. n
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-07-12
AUCTION SALE.
TRUSTEES AUCTION SALE

A DESIRABLE SMALL TRUCK FARM
OF 7.as ACRES IN NRIC o
COUNTY, VA. NEAR OSBORNE
TURNPIKE AND WILTON ROAD,
MOND. THE IMPROVEMENTS ON
THIS FARM CONSIST OF AN At
TRAcTIvE wELLTNG AND
NECESSARY -QETR{ILDINGs.
In execution OF deed of trust,
dated. June /. 1917, and recorded in
the clerks office OF Henrico county
circuit court. In deed book bob,
page 2ss, default having been made
in the payment OF the debt therein
secured. and having been required by
the beneficiary therein so 10 do. we
will sell BY public auction on
TUESDAY. JULY Is. 1919.
on the premises at 2 o'clock p, NJ. the
above tract OF land described as fol-
lows, to-wit.
All those two certain tracts, pieces
or parcels of land. with the improve
ments thereon. situate, lying and being
in the county of Henrico. Virginia.
near Osborne Turnpike and Wilton
Road. about three miles below the
city of Richmond. designated as lots
Nos and respectively. on the plat
of the Richmond Truck and Poultry
Farms recorded in the clerks office
of Henrico county circuit court in
plat book II. page is, and containing
together 7.63 acres.
TERMS One-third cash balance
In two equal instruments at one and
two years from date OF sale. evidenced
by notes with interest. secured by n
deed of trust on the property, or pur-
chaser may pay all cash II he so de-
sires.
AMERICAN TRUST CO.
Trustee.
Juy 10. 1919.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-07-12
Juy 10, 1919,
PUBLIC AUCTION!

AT THE REQUEST OF THE OWNER.
WE WILL SELL ON THE PREM
Uses AT PUBLIC AUCTION. TUES
DAY. JULY Is. 1919, at 4 O'CLOCK
r. NJ.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-07-12
PRODUCE

ship Us Yoar Farm Prodaets--Bustes
eggs. fowls and live stock, Highest
prices guaranteed. Send tor quota
WOODSON-CRAIO CO. 1877 East
Cary street.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-07-12

What dye wanter he chummy with
them new neighbors for:" dema nded
his wife. They got no furniture. they
got no style"
Got a lot of prosperous iookin &
Fottles." advised her other half.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-07-12

For Top Prices ana Quick Returnn,
ship your country produce to WOOD
FIN = SCOTT.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-07-12

Alys-I have heard Henry uses
lemon Juice for his complexion.
Bess-That accounts for the sour
expression.--Crimson and Gray.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-07-12

Best wire Chicken Coops. each.
express prepaid .............,..1 81
Heavy Egg Crates. each. express
prepaid u
Exg Crate Filler. per case. - sets
/. o. b. ................ ......Z 81
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-07-12
WANTED-FEMALE

go
Wanted Young Ladies: Having
Just installed additional
Packing Machines, we can
give employment to a few
more young ladies, expert
enced or inexperienced. ~Ap-
ply at once if you want a
good position. British-Amer-
Jean Tobacco Co, Ltd, 900
North Lombardy street.
,a.S
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-07-12

halnt1ng ~ EveRy Mind Gesa
~ ~ ~ eiAs1 our speciality. y.
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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-07-12
CHICAGO GRAIN MARKET.

Total sales for day. 159s,300 shares
Total sales bonds for day. $2.773300. Y &#
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-07-12

Ea.-car. Chem. com. 100 7s
Na.-Car. CHI. pfd. .... Ion lis
V. F. and NJ. ms. Co... % 80
Old Dom Iron and Sly. IN
Universal Leaf Co... 102h
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-08
TUBERCULOSIS CAMPAIGN
MAKES STEADY PROGRESS
Miss Mary 8. Cannon Pa.ses Through
Richmond on Way 10 4Ibcmarlc
County.

Miss Mary s. Cannon. field director
of the Virginia tuberculosis Associa-
ton. was in Richmond yesterday en-
route from Isle Of Wight County 10
Alheinarle. where field work is in
progress under the direction OF the
state tuberculosis Association.
gress as the distinctive feature OF our
campaign in Isle Of Wight County
said Miss Cannon. are the most sue
cesSfIl our organization has conducted.
Despite the intensely no; weather peo-
pie are coming considerable distances
TO avail themselves OF the opportunity
offered by the State tuberculosis Asso-
c.at!on in the free chest examinations.
Those apply FOR the examinations re3-
resent the best citizens OF the com
Hlunity.
The number OF persons examined
!nG were iurned away. We have al.
ready had "a promise definitely 10 hold
second clinic series IN Isle OF W!gh;
County in September
EeGinn!nE with the week o. Angus;
j. the dia Enostic clinics VIII be re-
sIned in Abe marie County. The Jul-
clinic appointments for Aibe1larle had
70 De cancelled because OF the heavy
rains and impossible roads There is
great interest in this work in Abe
marie County. and hardly a day passes
once about the work"
Miss Cannon left for Albemarle
County last evening 20 complete de-
tails % organization and publicity in
cideni 20 the development OF the cam
paigH.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-08
OPPOSE AR-TIME EXCESS
ON FIRE INSURANCE RATES
a american Commissioners Favor Imme-
diate Discontinuance of SurchnrEes
by Companies Everywhere

In declaration agains: the sur
charge imposed by fire insurance com
oanieS because OF abnorma. conditions
existing during the war comm!t:e c
ct American Insurance Commissioners.
headed by Colonel Joseph Button. OF
N!rSinia, has gone m record as favor
ING IT'S Immediate d!scontinuance in
all States 80
The matter was frs, brouch, to the
attention OF the commissioners hv
colone! Button. who offered a resolu-
;ion at the convention in ST. Louis
last s7-inG which resulted IN the an
point'ncnt Of A committee headed Nv
himself. 20 investigate the matter He
mas Just returned from New YORK
"h"Fe the committee held it's anal ses
sion ana came 10 It's conclusion
In some States, where rates war.
regulated ny law. this surcharge never
haca'ne effective Virginia has no
such legal authority and IN" surcharrs
went into effect here in March Isis
Dill 10 this effect, however has ha.n
advocated by Commissioner Rution in
m" last Two irc islatures, Est was de-
The insuring public Of the state paid
out !ast year more than $4,000. 900 20
fire Insurance companies l. vii he
seen from these figures Colonel Rrt-
ton says VIVA: the operation a. -.
suFcAarge means to the state IL
ah"iit!on is saving OF 100000 an
nually.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-08
COMMERCE BODY TO SEND
RESOLUTION TO CONGRESS
Directors Urge Legislators to Be
tnswaEed by Any Special
interest.

TaEinE coE- !zaace o: Tho menace 20
Richmond in the present condition o:
affairs b-ouEh; ahou; by the demands
OF labor e--pioyed by tne railroads.
the board # directors o. the Richmond
ChaHbe of Commerce In session yes
terday adopted : sci Of resolution. q
cory of which has been sent 20 Viz
Einia representatives in the House and
Senate OF the United States.
The text ~ the resolutions follows
Resolved, that the Richmond Cham
Der OF Commerce is unaltcrabiy or
posed 70 the aosernpent ownership
or public se-Y Dc -co!'bc-a;ions, par
ticnlarly II rall-baGs
Thar The increasing demands OF labor
al this time appear TO us unfortunate,
and warranted 10y conditions. and
strike az the basic principles OF our
government. All interests in the
country are entitled 70 consideration
and protection alike
prevailing conditions must be me.
and dealt with by Congress without
eGuivocat'on or evasion and We call
upon our representa- hves in tho House
and Senate OF the United states 10 be
governed in their deliberations hv the
needs Of the country as a whole and
not 70 ne swayed or Influenced by anv
special interest
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-08
ASKS EMPLOYERS AID
Il. of c. Secretary Tells of Work Of
Finding Employment for Dis
charged Soldiers.

Many ex-se-vice men are being pro-
v'ded with good positions by the
Ment bureau, with Secretary John NJ
Donahoe in charge, has been actively
in operation az us East Broad Street
The bureau is conducted under the
direction OF the knights OF Columbus
war activities committee This free
agency is open to all returned soldiers
and sailors.
Record is made OF the capabilities
OF each applicant for employment He
IS registered by the secretary and eff
for; IS made Immediately 10 place him
in the position for which he may be
best suited. Discussing the work now
Going on. Secretary Donahoe said:
We have large number OF unskilled
young men on our registration book $
Cor whom employment must be obtain
ed. The skilled and experienced man
Is readily provided for. but these un-
trained young fellows present prob-
lem to be solved. We can do it with
;he assistance OF patriotic employer I"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-08
HOLD FUNERAL TODAY
Services for Rev. r.. Parker H,-bnrd.o,
from Residence at $50
~ This Sftcrnoon

Funeral services Of Rev T. Parker
Richardson VII ne held from Inc
family residence. ala second Ayooi,a
H liigll;. =, Park tnis afternoon a, $50
view Cemetery. Sir. Richardson died
Wednesday night Al s O'Clock III. was
a minister Of the Christian cnurch. hui
in addition to evangeIistic work srof,,
much of his life in the cause Of cdl-
cation.
He was born in Louisa COUNTY and
Tor many years was principal OF the
Haley High School there Afterwards
ne taught at Virginia Christian COLLEGE
at Lynchbure and A. Green Ray He
has been resident Of Richmond for
the past four years
Mr., Richardson il survived by eight
children. as follows: mrs Louis Smith
Norfolk: Mrs. G. W Giv"ns Richmond:
Mrs W. "; Etown. Rnral Retreat.
Miss Mary + Richardson. Richmond.
Miss ciarinfa Richardson. Richmond
r. Parker Rtchardson Jr Powhatan
County, + -. and Algcrnon ~ Rich-
ardson. Richmond He is also sur.
ylVed py MS wlfe ard two sisters. Mrs.
" j. Perkins and Mrs + II. Ander.
son, OF Louisa
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-08
PLAN BETTER SANITATION
FOR COUNTRY SCHOOLS
Cooperative Education Association
Given Definite Work by Super
intcndcnt Hart.
WILL ORGANIZE MORE LEAGUES
Make Compulsory Education a Fact
as We'll as Law in Virginia-VitaI
Needs of State Considered in
Program.

To help make compulsory education
reality in Virginia. as we'll as a stat
ute. and render first aid in improving
rural sanitation. is the task delegated
to the Cooperative Education Asso-
citation of Virginia by Superintendent
of Public Instruction Harris Hart
While the principles of modern sani-
latiom hGvs been carefully worked out
and applied to the schools in the cities
and larger towns OF the state. accord :
ing TO Superintendent Hart, little or no
b bc@Sre S ai on sanitary lines have
The Virginia Co Operative Education
Association purposes to tackle this
ing the organization Of more commun-
lily leagues all over the state and re-
vitalizing those already in existence.
Membership Is $1,000.
- The total msm6srship Of existing
counties of Virginia have cooperative
leagues. ,ApromattoN is the only
Mrs. Is. . Munford is president of the
Virginia co-operative Education Asso-
citation, which was organized fifteen
vice president: Major James II. Dooley.
second vice president: Or. j. +. Nc
Gonnell third vice-president; Henry
W. Anderson, treasurer. and George
w. Guy. executive secretary.
Mnp> Out Vigorous Program.
In meeting the vital educational
needs of Virginia. the Co-Opcrative
Education Association has mapped out
program along physical. 'adm;nis-
tratve. professional and social lines
which VIII be followed in general
way during the next year. all the &C
tvitieS of the orGa nization being cor
related so far AS possible in working
toward the hetterment OF school condi-
tons throughout Virginia. more par
tcularly in the rural districts
Along physical lines the Association
emphasizes the vital need of physical
education in tho schools of the state
more health supervision. improved
physical condition of the children
modern buildings with ample play
grounds and good roads.
The Sinnlitcation OF educa ton ma
chinery Is the first demand of the As
Sociation along administrative lines.
the equalization of taxes. higher sal
aries for teachers. Increased financial
support, better school attendance and
consolidation of small schools
Needs of school system.
More teachers with a broad view Of
lie. better trained teachers. construc-
tive supervision TO aid efficiency. more
pupils participating in real problems
and recognition OF individual personal
differences are classcd under profess
Sional needs OF the school system of
Virginia and under special needs are
% courses adapted to individual and
lite's needs. CD vocational guidance
and training, go training for citizen
ship. and ca more appreciation of the
needs of education.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-08
CONSTITUTION DECISIVE
IN CASE OF SOLDIER VOTE
Organic Law Presents Impassablc
Barrier, Acknowledgement Tells
American Legion.
COMMITTEE RECEIVES OPINION
Organization Believed Draft Law
Rendered Poll Tax Payment Pr
vision Void When Men Entered
Service.

That the Constitution OF the State
presented an impossible barrier in the
mater OF allowing to participate in
not been able 10 comply with its nro-
vision requiring the payment of fpoll
taxes SIN months prior to the general
SECTION. as prerequisite 10 voting
is the, opinion of Attorney General
John r. Saunders.
The question was referred to Colo
mel saunders by Governor. Davis. to
stein. OF the local branch of the
American Legion. had forwarded the
request o: the leEion's executive COM
mittee that the Governor through the
attorney General INVESTIGATES the
legality of having the Legislature
waive the constitutional requirement
n nnnn presentation by the service of
Thought Draft Inv Ruled.
II VAS the belief of the leGions
committee that the select;ve service
service OF the United States and
making it practically impossible 10
pay iheir taxes within the required
time, had rendered void for that Time
s sI':s fon.''u'1f provision OF the Con-
In disposing Of the matter and at
The same time expressing his regret
at the situation in which the service
men find themselves. Colonel Saunders
cites the following construction Of
legislative authority with reference to
While the elective franlh:sc is a
privilege rather than n right and may
be taken away by the power which
conferred it. yet when it has been
granted by the Constitution il cannot
ne abridged by the Legislature and
all laws in regulation of the same
must be reasonable. uniform. and in
partial Where the Constitution OF a
state fixes the qualifications aud de-
termines who shall he deemed quail
fed voters in direct. positive. and
affirmative terms. these qualifications
cannot be added TO by legislative en-
actnent
Legislature Without Power.
ANY provisions which would i'm
pose upon \ particular class of citi-
zens conditions and requirement not
imposed upon all others are void
Neither is it within the power of the
Legislature 10 dispense with any OF the
constitutional qualifications and confer
the elective franchise upon other
classes than those 10 whom i; is given
by the Constitution: for the enlarge
ment and deprivation of the right OF
suffrage are equally obnoxious 10 the
Constitution. In short il is not with
in the power OF the Legislature 20
deny. abridGe. or extend the constitu-
tional right of suffrage: or in any
way to change the qualifications OF
voters as defined by the Constitution
90 ;he State"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-08
DISTRICT ATTORNEY ACTS
AGAINST FOOD v|0LAT0Rs
Twenty Inspectors Throughout Vir.
ginia Visit Storage Places
for Investigation.
PROCEEDS AGAINST BOARDING
Control Law Deals Specifically and
Contains Drastic Penalties for It's
Niolation-Officcrs May Seize aud
Sell Stores Illegally Accumulated.

Hiram NJ Smith. United States Dis
,rict Attorney, FOR the Eastern Dis,
instructions from \. Mitchell Palmer.
Attorney General of the United States.
directing that all persons or corpora
tions who are believed to be violating
against at once.
Mr. Smith yesterday placed himself
in communication with all OF the
twenty inspectors in this district and
instructed them to visit a, once all
cold storage places and warehouses in
their territory and report 10 him the
Seizure Provided For.
Section 8 Of the food control act
deals specifically with the boarding of
necessaries and contains drastic penal
the seizure and sale of food and con
tains various prohibitions as follows:
HoardinS nccessaries-what consti-
tutes Notwithstanding That
any person who wilifully boards any
necessaries shall upon conviction
thereof he fined not exceeding $4,000
two years. or both Necessaries shall
be deemed to be boarded within the
meaning Of this act. when either ta)
held. contracted for. or arranged for
by any person i'll "A quantity in excess
OF his reasonable requirements for use
or consumption by himself and de-
pendents for a reasonable time. Oh
held. contracted for or arranged for
by any manufacturer. wholesaler. re-
taller. or other dealer in quantity
in excess Of the reasonable require
mcnts OF his business for use or sale
by him for reasonable time. or
reasonably required to furniS, neces-
saries produced in surplus quantities
Seasonally throughout the period Of
scant or no production: or (c) with
held. whether by possession or under
any contract or arrangement. from the
market by any person for the purpose
of unrea sonably increasing or dimin-
iShinG the price:
Act Excerpts Farmers
Provided, that this section shall not
include or relate TO transactions on
any exchange. board of trade. or sim
liar institution or place OF business as
described in section Is of this act that
may be permitted by the President
under the authority conferred upon
him by said section 10:
Provided, however. that any accu-
mulating or Withholding by any farmer
or gardener. cooperative association
OF farmers or gardeners. including
livestock farmers, or any other per-
son. or the products OF any farm. gar
den or other land owned. leased or
cultivated by him. shall not be deemed
10 be boarding within the meaning Of
this act"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-08
POST-0FFlCE OFFICIALS
ANNOUNCE DELAY IN MAIL
Effort BEING Made to Hold Incopx.n-
fence Down Minimum for
Public.

Chief Clerk T. = Elan. q, ~. r-,;,,,
states Railway Mail Service s,a.aJ
Yesterday that the annulment q, mas
a.uEcr Trans due 70 the railroad
Strike, was necessarily DELAYING INC
mails but that every effort was he in,.
made - lessen the inconvcnicnce 10
me public lie said that no Richmond
road with IN" exception Of tho chess
neaE" and Ohio had notified him Of .nv
nlSsconInuancc Of train service.
Mt Fam announced Yesterday ira,
~ hau made arrangements for putting
On railway mail service on SUNDAYS
for the James River division Of tbo
tncSapcakc and Ohio. He said ma,
ne had decided on this because i,
"onld TO some extent relieve cnnrce
non due to the limited number Of
trains on other DAYS va
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-08
CITY FOOD COMMITTED
DEFERS WASHINGTON TRIP
Citizens Who Tian 10 Confer with Sec
retHry OF War Postpone
Visit

Mayor AiDslie yesterday received in
formation that Secretary Of war
Baker would not be In Washington
until Monday. and therefore the Rirh-
mond committee on the food situation
VIII not leave for Washington until
next Week This committee viii ASK
plies 10 the people here. through ne
medium OF the qNartermastcy's depart
clyde W. Saunders is now in wash
70 obtain more favorable terms as to
the sugar which has been allotted TO
Richmond Under the conditions OF
the offer cash has 10 he paid in ad
vance, and no inspection az inc sugar
is allowed before II is accepted. In
addition TO mis- the price asked Nv nc
United states sugar Euualiza,inn
Board Is no less than the general
who!esa!e prLce on carlonA lots.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-08
FUNERAL SERVICES TODAY
FOR PATROLMAN DAVIS
largest Officcr on Force Selects Own
Pnll-BcnrcrS When
Taken Ill.

Funeral services for Robert S. Davis
a member of the Richmond police force
who died yesterday morning at $40
O'Clock az the Virginia Hospital will
ne held this afternoon at O'Clock a,
Grace Covenant Church, 9ol West
Franklin street. Interment will be in
Rivervicw Cemetery. Patrolman Davis
Was appointed March l. 1916. He was
familiarlE known Jess Willard
and was the largest officer in the de.
p2rtment
The officer when taken III with ".
phoid lever named men on the force
whom he wished to be his pall-bcarers
They are Sergeant w r whitlocl;
Patrolmen Herbert Settles. W. h
Reese. T. G. Walton. r. r. Patterson
- {. Ford. r. G. Maloney. and s, p
Flournoy. He is survived by his wife
who was Miss Blanche Dunlavey, and
an invalid father.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-08
SUGGESTS AMENDMENTS
TO COMPENSATION ACT
Committee Waits on Governor Doxi.
I'd Urge Increase Of Allowance
ndcr Law.

Appointments to the Virginia Work
nl'h compensation Act were sucgcs-
ted to Governor Davis YESTERDAY ~
ifnor committee, which urges that tho
'ni"pehSaiion be increased commensur-
-" WIN the high cost of rvinr and
creased from fourteen 10 seven darc
n" committee which waited on ihn
,'"Nt'n"I vas composed OF Iohn Hon
fins nan. ", president OF the Nir-
ma "Hcfa'lon OF Labor. O. 4 Der
"t'ne BODY w y. Davis. OF that hodN's
"NccutIv" committee i. G. Michanls
ne hodN,s STATE organizer. and Ma,or
Industrial Commission