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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-23
C0LORED MAN IN DESPERATE
ENCOUNTER WITH BURGLAR
Grnppics With Nun He Found I.ootinr
Ills Bedroom-IiaS wntch
RObbcr Dropped,

Thomas Anderson. colored. COS -
Calhoun Street. awoke yesterday morn
inS 10 flnd burglar Systematically
i1nsackinG his house
He lcaped from his bed and tackled
ihc intruder single handed. AS tho rob-
Der was going Thorough Andcrson's
trouScr peck cts
\ terrific light cnsued, accounting TO
Anderson. in which the pair fought
az over the room upSctt,nS most of
lnc lornituro. \; last the intruder
got hold on Anderson and threw him
over 4 table. Spraining Andcrson's
ankle and disabling him. gaining time
TO make good his escape
AndcrSon found a watch that had
taiicn from his aSSailant'S pocket and
discovered that the thief had taken SIS
from has pockets.
Before entering, the burglar had re-
moved his shoes. coat and vest, which
nc managed 10 pick UP rs he left No
cue 10 the identity CT the intruder
has been found.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-23
JURY FINDS ASSASSIN
SHOT AGED COlORED MAN
Money Found On Body OF Tom Ellis
Disprores Robbery
Theory.

4 coroDer's jury which held an in
quest into the death OF Tom Ellis, col
ored. Monday noon. found that he had
been killed by some unidentified party
oN wounds inflicted by pistol bullets
Coroner Bright asserted yesterday that
II was his belief that the killing was
premeditated
Deputy Sheriff J. s Shoemaker. who
mas charge OF the case. is working on
the theory that the killing was the
result OF Grudge. AS money was found
IN his pockets, dispell:ng the belief
that robbery was the motive
II is said by former friends OF Ellis
that he had given the police tips as to
the movements OF bootleggers AZ diff
ferent times and that il vas possible
that he had met his death through the
enmiiy o. men Implicated in transport
ing operations
Ellis body was found on the high
way near Four Mile Creek, in Fienrico
County, Sunday morning
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-23
FATHER AND SON MUST
SERVE JAIL SENTENCES
samuel and Lee Edwards Convicted in
Lower Court, Get No Relief from
Appellate Tribunal.

Samuel Edwards and Lee Edwards.
citizens OF Isle OF Wight County, will
have 20 serve sentences imposed upon
hem for consp!rins against and beat
ing up A. s. Johnson. Circuit Court
Clerk and member OF the Local EN-
emption Board Of that county. The
in decision rendered here yes,er-
day, affirmed the judgmcn; Of the
United States District Court ~ Nor
folk, which, upon a verdict OF guilty
ucl Edwards TO six months in jail and
10 pay a fine OF $500. and Impose d
upon Lee Edwards a sentence OF four
months in Jail and fine OF 5000
The record shows that on Septen-
Der l3. ielS, Samuel Edwarde and his
son. Lee Edwards, were indicted for
violation Of the Federal statute. which
nuAishes a cons piracy TO iniure all Of
son on account OF his lawful discharge
% the duties Of his Office. The tcsti-
I ien:, Z he case p showed ;hat the
Leo Edea ss''H IN ci aas' M nfd ''4 Thia
aroused the ire OF Edwards and his
father and a: various times they made
threats. II is said THAI they would
veat up Johnson, VINO was L member
Late. Johnson came 70 sm:,hneld
and there ne WAS beaten by the two.
i was testified that Lee Edwards
struck Johnson in The face and with
!at,e-s nose and kaocfed him 10 his
snces, Witnesses further stated that
Samuel Edwards kicked Johnson and
later SAID ,hat ne would not take $500
Tor having given Johnson such a good
beating.
In affirming The action of the court
nelow. the United states Circui, Court
~ Appeals yesterday. that the facts
and opinion Of Judge Waddill in the
case was so clear and the law so
.impis that 10 statement or reasons
for atHrnance would be OF value
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-23
MANY FINED IN POLICE COURT
ResistinE Officers, Selling on Sunday
and Speeding Are Most Numerous
Charges.

Junius Hall, colored was fined so
anc costs yesterday in Police Court on
a cnarge OF resisting an officer and put
nncer $500 surety for ninety days
Elmer j. DAVIS colored. vas fined SOS
ana costs on similar charge and $40
ana costs on charge OF Interfering
with police in the discharge of their
William Morris was oned s. and
costs on charge Of selling ice cream
on SUNDAY. and NJ. w. Rich, who was
nrra!sned on a charge OF speeding
Johnson was fncd st and costs on tho
charge OF allowing two cows that NJ
oWncd TO peraInbulatc through the
streets. Faui l.. Donaldson, charged
with having no driving permit, Vas
hned 40 and costs. Twelve fines o. 81
ana costs were imposed for violations
OF the traffic ordinances.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-23
MINSTREL SHOW TONIGHT
\ h-star Cast in second Appearance n,
bellevue Junior High
school.

The White Rose Ministries. with their
a!i-star cast. Will make their secona
appearances Of the season this even
ing al Bcllevuc Junior High SchooI
at $40 O'Clock The proceeds viii 20
20 the building fund Of the Azelian
Class OF Nenablc Street Baptist Church
Eight end men, five soioists. and a
large chorus with many pretty girls
compose the circle. The latest sones
aud the funniest in wit Is offered in
thls number. Such comedians as
Charlie Hay Ray BEDFORD and Bob
Sncll!nSs. and soloistS as Basil Fow-
Ter and Everett ltagland. are found
IN thc circle. Fred Collins is inter-
Iocutor. and iiaroDd Lawrence leads
the JaZL orchestra
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-23
DECLARES SCHOOLS CAN
OPERATE ON $4,000
DIR. Chandler Says This Sum Will
Not Include Ice Schools
Equipment.
VACATION SCHOOLS FINE WORK
Superintendent Declares They Arc
The Best Things That Ever
Happened" i'm the City School
System.

pr. j. y c. Chandler appeared be-
fore the City Council Finance Cow
mi;t"c at it's meeting last night and
discussed some phases OF school finance,
pthor school representatives were pres
cnt. including Assistant Supcrin;end :
eInt \. II. Hill. members Of the school
b1ard and G. L. Waiford. clerk OF the
School Board.
pr. Chandler informed the committee
that. after cutting estimates down 20
the very limit he WAS IN q position
could set along on an appropriation
Of $9"5,oo0, as far as Tho budget is con-
ceTncd. but would have 70 come back
in July. after the estimates are made.
equipment of Lee school.
sum of SSH ,0Hn Tor Salaries
OF the total OF sac5.ooo. Or Chandler
told the committee that sSil 900 would
DC for salaries. This is Il considcra-
BILE reduction on former figures and
salaries. $4,000 from night schools and
the dispensing with the services of
two school supervisors.
Or. Chandlcr impr'ssc on tho com
schools should bc ken, at their pres
e,nt high standard lie declared that
they were tho hes; things tina; ever
happoned" in The school system and
last year cost ill.oo0 and were at
tended by S,@co pupils
-Frills" onl. Cost $500 Ncnr.
In answer 10 some suggestions that
have been made. pr Chandler declar-
ed that the things. IN tbs. Richmond
schools. that were called "frills" only
cost tho city a total Of about $500 a
year. BY expense accounts he demon
Siratcd that in INC vocational classes
tho money paid by tho city was almost
negligible, the funds coming almost
entirely from the Federal and State
Governments
During the discussion of the amounts
paid by non resident pupils. DR.. Chand-
Ter said that ne believed that the
charges 10 these pupils in the element
AIRY schools should bc increa scd. There
are 200 of these non-residcn: students.
had Policy 10 Neglect schools.
At the conclusio of DR.. Chambers
address. Councilman Powell EXPRESSED
tho opinion that il would bc a penny
use and pound foolish policy for the
city not 10 paint and repair school
buildings that really needed attention
ctically no painting or repair work
was done las, year.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-23
.R0SENHE|M EMPORIUM
MUST NOT OPEN SUNDAY
Judge Richardson So Rules in Case
OF Hebrew Soft Drink
Dispenser.
LICENSE REVOKED BY ORDER
Affects All Sabbath ScIlcrs-Estab
lishmcnt Cannot Serve Drinks
Pending Appeal To Supreme Court.
Other Business not Involved.

Judge Richardson, in the Hastings
Court yesterday rendered decision
revoliing the soft -drinll license OF
Aaron Rosenhoim, doing business as
the Richmond Inn IN handing down
his decision. Judge Richardson clearly
indicated tina, NC would not grant a
license 10 any ono 20 do business on
Sunday.
particular case only applies 10 tho
Special statute giving the Hastings
Gopft pHwgr 10 Frapt sna rsyGbe soft
p GessstS 'se IS1ld 5s iSs,i,g'ss
fIansaS, al pu6Iic BUSINESS. 'u unless OF
necessity or charity, on Sunday.
Prosecutions Under Different Inv.
These prosecutions would be insti-
tutcd under statutes that have no re-
granting and revolving of soft-dr!nk
licenses. In discussing this feature, OF
Wise stated that he saw no legal rca son
why a man who observed Saturday as
his Sabbath should not work in his
clearly Illegal for such a man 10 trans
act business with .hc public on that
ud IL dfidnS the SAID n pam cas-
the laws OF this State, Sunday is dies
ions. wRich do not 40 apply to this case
all contracts and agreements made and
entered into on that day arc null ana
Noidable. As VIC have seen, violation
of section 3T99 is now Inisdcmean
and this cour; did not. and could not.
grant to respondent tRoscnhcim) per
nit 10 do an act which Is criminal in
its nature"
Applies TO All Other Dealers.
The judge stated that his ruling
would apply to any other dealer re-
ported for violation of the Sunday law.
He said further that in the future all
applicaiions for soft-drink licenses
would be heard in open court. and that
he had nxed APRIL os. as the date for
hearing applications for renewals and
The granting of new permits for the
year beginning May l.
The revocation OF Roscnhcim's soft
drink license does not affect other fea-
lures of his business which he has been
conducting. The Judgment rendered
yesterday requires that he pay the
costs of the proceeding. including fee
of So to tho Commemorative Attorney.
out he is given until May sc to take
steps looking to a revision of the judg
ment by the Supreme Court OF Appeals.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-23
MAY HOLD POCAHONTAS
state Corporation CommissIon Con-
>iders Allowing Removal OF
Steamboat.

The question OF whether or no; ne
STATE Corporation Commission viii
grant the Virginia Navigation COMPANY
ana INC 90 Dominion Steamship Com
amy, both under control OF Inc Fed
cral railroad administration. the
priviicge OF taking the steamboat
&c decided aCttr i thorough inves;Ira
iion BY G Dickcrmau. utilities cnei-
iIcef Tor the commission The comuis-
ION VIII he guided largely Dy MIR.
pIrhcr!na report and recommends
IONS
The Pocah"ntas is tho only day boa,
y@'"cen iichmond and Norfolk on tho
''a!ncs kiNcr The boat makes three
round trips each wccl stopping AT
Ciiy Point C!a-cmoui. Newport News
Iu C!d Point y also touches at
Westovcr ano Brandon The might
boats make no stop at the srn .'f
Wharycs along the river
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-23
LAY CORNERSTONE MAY 8
New Retreat for tho Sick VIII Dc
Dedicated With Masonic
Ceremonies

The corntrstone or tho re,v yo,ro..
Tor the Sick AT Grove Avenue ana AIui-
berry street VIII hc laid Nav : a.,
O'Clock with appropriate Masonic
BY That time it viii DC possible in
nc opinion of the building commit o.
=? use the lower floor o. the ncyy nos
p!tal for tho exercises
The matter Of mcrno-iaIs-roo-rs
oedS. plates and 50 on--was discuse.d
=, called meeting Of the board OF
5aoS mana gers Yesterday. ~ which
board % iucorporat tors w
ABSORBING 10 members OF the boards
~ the hetreat for the sick, the new
"nspitA!, when completed viii be one
o., tne mos, neautitu! Institutions il.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-23
ORDINANCE TO PERMIT
SUNDAY BALL DRAFTED
Introduced at Meeting of New York
Aldermen and Action TO lie
Taken Litter.
I ~ Associated Pre-.

NEW YORK. April o2-An ord!nan q
des! gned 10 permit the playing OF base.
hall after o'clock sunday afternoon
Urovided that the admission fee Is
no larger than for week day games
Board OF Aldermen here ioday. De-
liberation of the measure was post
poned one week.
The measure was drawn I'D under
the provisions OF a Legislative bill
signed by Governor Smith last week
giving municipalities OF the state
power % decide whether sunday base
bail shall be played in these com
munities.
Enactment OF the ordinance would
allow Nationa! and American League
baseball games 20 be played here.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-23
STOCKHOLDERS MEET
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Direc-
tornte Reelected for Coming
Scar-ActiyitIes Approved.

stockholders OF tho Chesapeake and
Ohio Railway Company held their an
nuL meeting III Richmond yesterday
and Reelected the following directors
+. II. Davis. II. l.. Ferguson &. T.
Graham, II. L Huntington, r Fl. Raw
son. y. {. Kearick. <. Il. Scgcr. I. T.
Shonts. Frank Trumbul
Business transacted was only OF a
formal nature The actions OF the
directors, the executive committee and
the officers duyng the year were APP
proved. The only out-of-town people
attending the meeting We're =. G.
Pearick, vicc-presidcnt and general
counsel. and \. Trevvett. secretary and
treasurer. both OF New York
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-23
BROWN APPOINTED JUDGE
OF CORPORATION COURT
Governor Davis Chooses Man to Sue
coed Late William Leigh, on
DanSillc Bench.

Edward Walton Brown has been an.
pointed Judge 0: ;he Corporation Cour,
OF DanviLe The appointment; was
made o. Governor Davis YESTERDAY.
rms appointment is TO nil the vacancy
caused by the death Of Judge Will
liam Leigh, several weehs ago, and ex-
pireS a. the end Of thirty days after
the comm eaccIneat OF the next session
o. ne General Assembly. as require ed
by the Constitution Of Virginia.
The newly appointed judge has scry-
ed As City Attorney OF Danvine for
a number OF years
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-23
SPRING CLEANING is ON
Director of Public Welfare Levy Saws
Good Work II lsring Pushed
In ltichmOnd.

Director OF Public Welfare Lev,
stated Yesterday that the spring clean
ihE campaign In Richmond was going
along mrrriIy and Succc ssfully. Grnni
quantities OF trash were yesterday
hauled away from various sections OF
the city.
The vehicles OF the street Cleaning
Eureau viii today visit those parts OF
:hc city between Broad and Main, from
L-oino rdy TO tho Boulevard. and south
rhi-ty-SiXth.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-23
sentiu Grand .Inr.

Willie smith, colorcd, was bound
over 10 the grand jury yesterday in
IO!icc Court on charge of cuttine,
joa. Cccchin!. with intent 10 KIN
George lagas WAS also sent TO tho
grand jury on n charge of selling sof,
drinks on sunday and not having q
permit from Hastings Court TO sell
soft drinks
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-23
BOYlSTON WINS SHOOT
Ilridn state Champion rnkr> uo,.
Honor. in North and south
Tournament,

P!Ni>iiURsT. y G.. April 2e-Tnc
tournament. az p;nchurb,. was hronpb.
70 close today win ". y. Boyls,on.
i,io.lda state champion. The winner OF
son. or Charlotte. y e.. tho yic,or T.,
fbe, North and south handicap
4. Boyiston's record was f43.Go-olo
sierson broke - out OF 100 tarrc;s
shooting from the 20 yard line
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-23
Motorman Case POSTPONED.

Juslcc Mauricc, in POLICE Court,
Part H., yesterday continued the Use
OF MotoTnan w. l.. Woodbridge, charged
with rccklcssly driving a street car
unt: April 50. The case grew out OF
an accident IN which three occupants
street car at Twenty second and Hull
streets, were slightly injured The
case was postponed for the reason tina
witnesses OF the accident We're not
present in court when tho case was
"a He'd
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-23

VIII Not Bring Moore Here for Trial.
commemorative Attorney Wise yCs-
SsruaE refused 10 allow police to go TO
Newark. \. j.. after Ernest NJ. Moore
charged with bisamy, on the plea that
Moore could not be prosecuted here as
inc a!tcge0 crime had been committed
elsewhere. Moore. who is said 10 have
VIE In New York and one here. was
arrested few dayh ago in Newark
and is being held thcrc
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-23
Dance for Gro1s, I,u,d

For the benefit OF the Liruys' nome.
coming fund. dance viii be riven to :
night m thr GrayS' Armory Chaperons
will be Miss Jubl Woodbridge. Mrs,
James Rankin. Mrs John Rankin. Mrs
NJ. j. German, Mrs. James Peters Mrs
j. NJ. Dunn, Mrs. =. l. Popc and Mrs
Arthur Via
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-23
Homo Dcfcn.c LcnEuc to oui,

Official demobilization OF the Hone
Defense, League Of Richmond will take
place about May |. Mayor Ainslic is
now having prepared individual CERT;
fcatcs OF honorable discharge for Tho
262 men who have remained loyal 10 tho
organization. Il is POSSIBLE tina; later
on Director of Public safety MYERS
may organize volunteer policc auxiIi-
AIRY on a pcace-time basis
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-23

taptain j. Gordon Boisscau OF the Sew
SniE -S'Ehth DIVISION. nov >crvinE in France.
mas been promoted to major, according 10
lntorinaiioI received YESTERDAY nv his
..oth'r' MIS- Sapers Eoissceu. who resides
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-23
Richmond Euents
in Paragraph Form
Current Local NeaUs Told
Briefly for Benefit OF
Busy Readers.

n called meeting OF the Elon,cntar,,
Teach Assocta ton will be held this
afternoon at AIS O'Clock IN tho RuiIncr
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-23

tSsSan street car yesterday relieved l. $
p.!uWul. 'ot North Thirty drst Street OF
change $500 'N @"'H'
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-23
MISS EVANCEL|NE BOOTH
WILL SPEAK IN RICHMOND
Will Address Great Meeting Planned
rs Preliminary to Salvation
Army Campaign.
CITY'S QUOTA SET AT 100000
Of This Sum 100000 Is Proposed tn
BE Expended i'm Erection OF Pcrnlu-
ncnt Homo for Army's Activities
Here.

Ro APPROPRIATENESS rn,er that Miss Eyanseline
Army m America. will be the principal
in Richmond some time during the
week week preceding the opening of the
naisn Nav NrnS hom G serviS aa can
tcrday by Colonel Richard T.. IIoitz.
commanding the East Atlantic prov
FOR conference with representative
citizens regarding plans for tho cam
paiEn here and throushout Virginia.
rms conference, attended by "A num-
her of bankers business and profc..
Si"'lal men was held At tho Chamber
It comm r;,r r. a, t$o O'Clock Colonel
more. and Commandant Grimshaw OF
Hichmond explained in detail tho plans
OF the Salvation Army in the cXtcnS ion
OF the home service work.
Itichmond's Quotn 100000.
Kichmond's quota in the drive has
necn liked AZ 100000. and Colonel
Holz stated 100000 of this fund would
be spent in the erection of a permanent
home here for tho army Other cX.
pcnditurcs will be made in conducting
a summer camp for mothers and ba his
Colonel Holz and other Salvation Arm
otiicers viewed several sites for tho
summer camp yesterday during their
Colonel Holz will 80. to Norfolk to-
day for conference there with busi.
ness men who arc supporting ;hc com
ing campaign there.
1t vas pointed out yesterday thai
practically every cen; of money raised
in the campaign viii be spent in the
community in which IL is subscribed
business Men EnthusiaztIc.
BUSINESS men at the meeting were
appointments of charmen will he made
during the week. The Richmond men
pointed OUT 70 the Salvation Army
officers that they had too long kcp,
the real activities OF the organina zion
in the back ground, nasmuch as the
general public did not know OF the
relief work they accomplished in the
way Of summer camps. providing milk
and food for stricken families and
reScuinE fallen men and women
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-23
MILLER g Rhoadls
1.-The Shopping Center"
National Bingham
Week
Featuring Superior ASSo1tn,euts OF
This Ideal Washable Fabric

Did you ever see such an interesting sight
that OF all the beautiful domestic and foreign
bingham materials that make up this wonderful
series OF bingham Week. exhibits? Surely the
dren's summer dress has met a most RESPONSIVE
vein, for all day today women have come to see
and admire, but they have bought Bingham fab
RIGS seemingly as never before.
First of ALL see the windows on Sixth Street
and then the displays in the two great Bingham
departments the basement for fabrics SOC q
yard and under, and the finer ones on the main
floor. GREAT EVENT-DON"T MISS 1T,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-23

The annual Easter ccc hun, and law,
PATH KSsnddnEiSd eN the shiidrcn OF the VII;
be held on ;hc school grounds ncNt SaturIsv
afternoon a; 1 clock
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-23

FIrS' Serreant W. l. Firesan has arrived
rom overseas. where he was attached 10
Base iiospital No. -. aud is now stationed
- Camp MERIT. according to :nforination
received here yesterday by his father w r
Fincsan, OF :2lo Hanover Avenue.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-23

Mrs. Callie Tcno,c is chairman O. the
'ummAcc sale which will be conducted
Nay :. . and Is fo- the bench, OF the Re-.
reai Tor ;hs sick Cons1 buttons, should
ale will take place 20 the Ectrca: ~.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-23

W. II Chcs,uood. SIC North Sycamore
S Sb rSn9rteo 70 The nolice yesterday that
TO him from ffchth and Broad Streets
tollcc are ma king an Investigation
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-23

mesuns Of the si-Countv. woman's
christian Temperance Union has been called
for this mnrmine at Highland Springs The
lncH;irr viii be held at Il o'clock. and has
iho Nisi; OF Mrs Deborah Knox livingston
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-23

The case against Abe Jacobs arrai-ncd
NS fore Justice Cru,ehheld yesterday on a
IharTc 90 transporting and storing ardc nj
spirits a. his home at ga North Fifth
street was continued until THURSDAY