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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-30
NOTICE FILED BY COMPANY
Virginia Navigation Company Tells
Corporation Commission II Pro-
poses Dissolution October 20.

In accordance with the State law
requiring notice Of thirty days before
the proposed dissolution OF corpora
ton. the Virginia Navigation Company.
which has operated tri-weekly
fire light boat servicd between Rich
mond and Norfolk since 1905, yester-
ton of retiring from business with
the State Corporation Commission.
Stockholders of the company will
meet on October 30. At that time the
recommendation of the board OF di-
rectors that the line be discontinued
will be presented and acted upon. II
the stockholders decide in. favor OF
dissolution, "A request will be filed with
the Corporation Commission request
ing permission to surrender the
charter.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-30
FOREST HILL CITIZENS
MEET IN PROTEST TODAY
Make Strong Objection 10 Order Of
Director Levy TO Close
Springs.

Forest Hill citizens will attend a
special meeting in the Office OF Mayor
AinSlie today at 3 o'clock. to protest
against the order issued some time ago
by Director OF Public Welfare Levy
giving the Virginia Railway and Pow
er COMPANY thirty days to close the
springs at Forest Hill Park
Taking the stand that the springs
are the main attraction of the Forest
Hill district. ard are used by MANY
citizens as drinking water. and that if
It comes TO a show down they will de-
mand that permits for no more cess
pools be issued. rather than lose them
the citizens will attempt TO show cause
why DR.. Lcvy'S order should not be
revoked
1t is asserted by the South Side citi-
Zens mat they We're promised sewerage
within I'VE years after the annexation
OF Manchester. and that Dr. Levy gives
as one reason why he asks that the
springs be closed is because more cess
pools arc being put down because
there is no sewerage.
tltlzenS Interested in getting the or
der OF DR.; Levy revoked said last
night that If they We're unable to win
their fight before the Mayor today, they
end
1t was even suggested that rather
man lose the springs. citizens preferr-
ed that no further development OF
building near Forest Hill go on
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-30
EDUCATIONAL SURVEY
READ AND DISCUSSED
Indicated Tint Many Changes VIII Be
Mndc In Report Before 1t Is
Submitted.

b., After a session lasting six and
dent of Schools Hart. In which time
i t!Juc recommendations com offered by the
Eumca tlonal Survey were read and dis
cussed, the Virginia State Educational
commission adjourned at $50 o'clock
.ast night and will finish work on the
survey today. -
the commission met yesterday morn
ing at IL o'clock and the entire day
was gwen TO the reading and discus.
SION sl9, OF the recommendations, il was
because of the continued session or
me commission superintendent Hart
ab n cnair man was compelled to
where convention Of county teachers
Is osin n; h held and r. V; Long. Super
State Board of Education. was sent in
Nam important changes are to he
~ .!due IN the report. il is said, before /;
Is submitted 10 the Governor by the
f tSn, i is Mr.; Hart said yesterday
shAt ne believed the session Of M
commission would be completed today
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-30
PLAN GARDEN EXHIBITS
Boys and Girls Will show Product, of
Hack Yard Gnrdcns mt
Schools TOdny.

rhhlbits of garden products raised
~ pach-ynrd gardens viii he held to-
ahE q schools where garden clubs
e occn formed SO that young gar
LINERS VIII have a chance TO show
lh"ir Produce TO the public n h,s
o'sn announced By school oficiais
TN Supervisors OF gardens will
!"HEc INC vegetables which arc dis
' '"S =" hnd the host displays from
,aum ol the SLY districts will be shown
tomorrow al the sixth Street Market
~ 'hlS market display eight priZes
nave hcen offered for various col.
iivGu!ons OF vcsctablcs which are adj
More Than 200 children belong IN
lnr various garden clubs here, ON.
,iais say, and large displays are nx-
pso'G CO., me members OF the clubs
contests and anything vrown
pack yard garden can be shown by
any individual ~
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-30
PREPARING TO ENFORCE
STATE AUTOMOBILE LAW.
Special Staff of Inspectors Will Be
Employed to Punish Car
Thieves.
FACTORY NUMBERS REMOVED
Assorted That Business Of Legiti-
mate Dealers Is CHECKED by Those
Who Sell Cars at Much Higher
Prices.

When the law passed by the special
session OF the General Assembly MAX
ing II an offense punishable by twelve
move the factory numbers from the
motors of automobiles in this State
goes into effect on December .. the
Immediately appoint special staff of
Investigators to see that the law is
rigidly enforced and automobile thieves
For the last two weeks or longer
there has been a stream of cars pass
ing through Virginia into North Caro-
the factory numbers had been chiseled.
declared Chief Clerk James H. Hayes.
OF the office of the Secretary OF the
commonwealth, yesterday.
Checks Legitimate Deals.
In this way the business of legiti-
mate automobile dealers is checked by
those who purchase cars. especially
Fords. in the open market in Phila-
them in North Carolina for a much
higher price than is elsewhere asked.
Mr.: Hayes said that in some sections
of iI the TaTheel STATE steo Fords were bring
ready sale a that price.
Secretary of the commonwealth
James yesterday received letter from
the Ford agency in Philadelphia ask
ing him and his department to keep
close watch for six Ford cars being
driven through the State and ascertain.
purchased. The secretary at once got
into communication with county Off
Gals in various sections of the State.
but the man in charge Of the cars has
not been taken into custody vet.
Agents Can Supply Demand.
1t was explained by Mr.. Hayes yes
terday that Ford cars are apportioned
by the factory to various agents
th9roughout the country on the basis
The demand for Fords in North Caro-
lima and South Carolina is very heavy.
and the demand cannot be supplied
through the usual channels. the as
credited agencies. This has opened the
way for the traffic in cars which have
been purchased in Northern cities and
prices.
Every effort is being made by the
Secretary of the Commonwealth and
his department to check this practice
oy arreSting men coming through Vir-
Sinia 10 get into the Old North state
and secure enormous profits on their
transactions. But al the
present time the department has no
agent at it's disposal or organization
TO engage in the warfare against the
automobile thieves.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-30
Today and Tonight
in Richmond

Citizens Of FORGET It'll meet In
Office OF Mayor Afnsifc to protest
against closing OF springs there, 8.
Called meeting, Lee Chapter,
United Daughters of the COnfcd-
erncy, Lee Camp Hnli, IL.
womnn's Missionary Society OF
Grnce Street baptist Church meets
In Malone class room ut the
church, 4.
scoutmnsters OF city meet mt
Scout headquarters, ia North
Eighth Street, to organize club, 8.
Retail Clerks Association meets
at sIurphy's Hotel mt s.
Womnn's Auxiliary Of First
Presbyterian Church meets mt 1922
Grove Avenue mt 1.
Pnrk Plnce Church Missionary
Society meets mt church this after
noon ut 4.
Stockholders of Federal Trust
Company meet I'm Business Mems
Club. American National Bank
Building, s.
Academy of aIusic-lIftzi Hnjos
in "Head Over Hcels,- $500.
Ilyric-NnudevDIe and pictures,
3:30. md D:3O.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-30
believer. Religion. Experience.

To the Prayer Editor. Times Dispatch:
Sir,-In the providence of God 1
came under the influence or the Mctho-
dist Church and heard the members
tells their experience. how they had
found Jesus in the forgiveness of their
sins. and when protracted meetings
were held and invitations were given
TO seek the Lord went forward. After
weeks OF preaching the meeting closed.
but still my cry was day and night.
30 Lord. be mcrciful unto me a sinner"
Several weeks had passed till one
morning hour at my work ] heard "a
voice saying. Cast thy burden upon
the Lord. trust also In Him and He
shall bring 1t to pass" and the burden
Of my heart rolled away and the peace
Of God. which passed all understands
ing. Hooded my soul and ] rejoiced in
the Lord. BEIIEN
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-30
PUBLIC SCHOOLS HAVE BIG
DAY IN BANKING DEPOSITS
All Students In Two CoIorcd Institu-
tons Put Money in Bnnk Yes
tcrduy, Report shows.

Another big banking day was ex-
perienced by the public schools All over
Richmond yesterday. Amounts Of
money larger than for corresponding
periods for last year were deposited by
the pupils.
Two colored schools reported 100 per
cent deposits. one of these, the Buck
ingham School, has an enrolment OF
$50 pupils.
The largest deposit OF any school
this year was made by the Moore
School. also colored. where $50 was de-
posted. Other schools reported harge
deposits by the children. The largest
banking year in the history Of the
Richmond schools is predicted
John Marshall High School will omen
us banking system today for the first
time this year. The banking system
Of the school is entirely different from
that Of any of tho other schools and
is patterned after the methods used
by regular banks.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-30
BAGGAGEMASTER CHARGED
WITH NUMEROUS THEFTS
VI. v. Blnydes Alleged to Have Been
Caught Opening Trunk Set
Tran.

NJ. y Blaydes. a baGgagemastcr. of
.ilS stuart Avenue, was arraiEncd in
Police Court yesterday morning on the
charge OF stealing at different times
quantities of -mcrcha ndisc. including
other goods. from trunks which passed
through his hands
ne was taken into custody by De-
VINO, 1T is said, caught the man in tho
act OF entering trunk which had been
paced LOT the purpose by the detcc-
yves. VINO acted on the report OF the
Richmond. fredericksburg and Poto
mac mac railway OF large number of
dctcctiNcS TO the charges prefcrrcd
against him: and his case was CON
ihucd until October 10. the court
HIKING his bail at $500
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-30
RETAIL CLERKS TO MEET
i'lnn to Extend Association TO Take
In Other Lines OF
business.

Plans for mass.mcctins at John
Marshall High school to which all re-
tail clerks In Richmond are TO be in
vitcd. as we'll as all sympathizcrs with
the Retail Clerks Association. is being
planned by that organization. and final
ARRANGEMENTS for this meeting are TO
be made tonight at the regular weekly
meeting of the association at Murphy's
Hotel.
The clerks are making plans to cx-
tend their association 10 take in all
lines Of clerks in the city. who are
now working in the retail business
and besides regular business a number
of applications for membership arc 10
Nc considered tonight
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-30
GARDEN CLUB TO MEET
First Gathering of Winter VIII be Held
Tomorrow mt Home of Mrs.
JcTress.

Members Of the James River Garden
club VIII hold their first meeting of
INC winter tomorrow at the homo Of
Mrs. Thomas +. Jcffress. at Meadow
brook. at o'clock.
Mrs. NJ. 6. Patterson will leave the
Y. w. 6. \. building on Fifth street
at , o'clock and will head the cars
which VIII go 10 the home of Mrs. Jcf-
frcss Members who are without ma
announced The club will NOT hold a
curb market Saturday, according TO n
settlement just issued by Mrs. Thomas
;. WhcciriEh'. president Of tho organ
iZation.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-30
Prayer Answered Next Day.

To the Prayer Editor OF The Times
Dispatch:
Sir.-Prayers are most certainly an
swered by God. AS am a young
mother of n child six years of age and
My marriage being unhappy. the only.
relief ! could get was in prayer.
For instance, not having seen my
husband for over six months and feel
ing lonesome and blue. I prayed to
God TO send him to me that might
see him before the week ended. and
the next day as glanced toward the
door he walked in. Justly my prayer
was answered and l thank God for
having answered II.
Ny little Eiri and have never lost
hope, praying that God will send him
back 10 us forever. for know God
will answer my little child's prayer
and he will be reconciled 10 us.
\ RI,I,IEEER
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-30
APPLY FOR COMPENSATION
Two Injured Employees Put in Gin I'm \
Against Companies With In
dustrinl Commission,

Two applications for compensation
by employees were made to the In
,dustrial Commission of Virginia yes
Nterday. one from Roanoke and the
other from Alta Vista The cases
Will be tried In the near future
compensation for injuries suffered
while in the employ Of the Street
Railway and Electric Company of
Roanoke. Amos j. Shitc asks compen-
sation from the STANDARD Cedar Red
Chest Company Of Alta Vista. Both
Of the cases are to be heard by Com
missioncrs c. b. Kizer and C. a.
McHuEh.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-30
CARS RICHMOND OWNED
'iu'omobiies Found in Hands OF Kidd
anu Scny Were Stolen Here
Police believe.

1t was stated at police headquarters
S Sosserahy that the cars found in the
possession of Leo Kidd and Leo Scay
ny Inc baltimore authorities are
thought to be the property OF Richmond
men. one or the car numbers coin
cides with those of a car stolen re-
Gently from Il. Donald Cameron. a
richmond man. who left for Baltimore
yesterday 10 identify the machine
ne license tag and permit of an
other car belonging to a man residing
IN kio vista was found on the car in
question, but inquiry revealed the fact
that this car YVES still in the posses
sion of It's owner. Kidd was recently
acquitted in Police Court when charged
win having stolen car in his pos
session
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-30
INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION
TO REFUND SUM OF $4,000
Amount Loaned by Stntc for Estnbli,b-
mcnt of BODY 10 Go Back
to Treasurer.

Celebrating it's first birthday. tho
! ~, nuustriai Commission of Virginia TO-
me amount appropriated by the State
20 aid IN IT'S establishment. 70 the State
treasurer The commission came into
~ A'st'hCc just year ago today and
10 me state OF the amount advanced
~ OF he revenue Of the department
- furnished by the tax on Insurance
'"hce 1t was freely predicted that tho
currency advanced by the State TO nut
th, commission on it's feet would never
% itturhcd and the payment within a
year Of all debts contrnctod hv - -
commission Is said TO be phenomenal
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-30
organize scoutmn.tcrs, Club.

1t was announced at Scout headquar-
tiers yesterday that Thomas p. Bryan,
president of the Richmond Civic AS
ISOLATION, will address meeting at
the headquarters, il North Eighth
Street. tonight for the purpose of or
ganizing a scoutmaSters' club. The
club will serve as a medium for con-
sultation and general suggestions with
n view of developing the efficiency of
the Richmond Scouts
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-30
WILL VISIT KINDERGARTEN
Trip tn Fulton school 10 Follow Meet
Ing OF Executive Hoard OF
Kindergarten Association.

An important business meeting OF
the executive board OF the Richmond
Kindergarten Association has becnsan-
o'clock at the home Of Mrs. Stuart
Michaux. 026 West Franklin Street.
After tho meeting members or the
inspection to the, Kindergarten In Full
ton in automobiles. 6sx nHtl az.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-30
MOTORMAN's CASE GOES OVER
a. G. Granger ia BE Tried October i
for HunninE Down and killing
4sv Negro Man.

~ a. 6. Granger, motorman. % 81
South Elm street. was arraigncd in
Police Court yesterday morning on
the technical charge or driving his
car rccklessly over the Marshall Street
,xiaduct late Saturday night. when Dan
Tyler. colored, OF 1909 NJ Street. was
tstfuck as he stepped in front OF The
car operated by Granger
,sgryler died sunday at INC Memorial
EIo1pital The case OF the motormau
s.Wan continued until October L
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-30
scripturnI Assurance Definite.

To the Prayer Editor. Times Dispa tch:
Stiff any one believes Gods Word
they must believe in answer 20 prayer.
a few passages of Scripture Will be
sufficient TO prove that God hears and
answers prayer: I. John. .: 13-l4-l5r
and John, IA 1874.
II the douhter will take the Bible
and look up these references and many
others on prayer he will get some
light. l could give many wonderful
answers to prayer IL space allowed.
NJ S O.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-30
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF

meeting OF the City Council Committee
on ordinanccs Will be held tonight at S
be made by the City Scavengcr for his
work VIII be among the questions 10 be
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-30

Isaac Gotmau was fined $50 and costs
IN Police Court yesterday morning for re-
sistins Policeman Haake. In addition. the
court levied an additional $50 for gambling
In the street, and put the alleged offendcr
under security of $500 for six months
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-30

1t WAS announced yesterday that tho
Grand Lodge OF ST. John watchmen. a
SS1Ioreo orsanization. will meet Tuesday
Baptist Church
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-30

Edward Ellis. Jr., of St. Philips Epis-
opal Church. leaves this morning for De
Ioit 70 attend the convention OF the
brotherhood OF ST. Andrew which con.
ienes in that city on "Wednesday.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-30
Contributions for

Cont.hutons for the relief of the
Corpus Christi sufferers now amount 10
sl.275. according to figures given out yes
terday. and II is eNpeGted that the com
shortly send another chcck 10 TeXas
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-30
ANSWERS TO PRAYERS
CERTAIN, SAY BELIEVERS
"Doubtcr's" Query Meets Early Re-
sponses From Those Who Give
Personal Experiences.
sCRnTURAL PROMISE DEFIN1r1s
Biblical References Given as Founda-
ton for Faith In Efficiency of Sup
plications-One Tells Of Receiving
Forgiveness.

10 the Editor Of The Times Dis patch:
ot,r.-I listened to very interesting
controversy the other day in regard to
the efficacy of prayer. One man main
eained that there never was any direct
answer to prayer; that he who prayed
TAXED to blank stone wall, and that
NC answer ever came back, save that
or echo or retroaction.
Inc other held that the Great Spirit
tnat presidcs over the destinies of the
universe does. in some way. listen to
.ne individual prayers of his creatures.
ana that he sometimes answers them
although not perhaps in the form and
way prayed for. but for the better
penent OF his suppliant
rms Is. to many even though not
progressed Christians, an extremely in
patch must reach most of tho intelIi-
gent people in Virginia, many OF whom
are devout Christians. and who en-
E Drace peoples of almost every faith.
what has been their experience in the
matter Of answered prayer?
II would be extremely interesting If
some or them would write to The
Times Dispatch. stating simply what
their experience has been.
DOIrRTEE
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-30

The above suggestion opens up an
extremely interesting field Of cxperi.
ence. and The Timcs-Dispatch will he
pleased to receive. from its many read
ers. brief letters giving their expert
enceS as regards the efficacy of prayer
Kindly address such communications
70 Prayer Editor, The Times Dispatc CHI
Make them short and specific as
possible. IT is not essential that the
name of the writer should be printed
although desirable. All communica-
tons should be written on only one
side of khe paper.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-30

In memory of the boys OF Grace Street
Baptist Church who service in tho
World War. bronze tablet will be un-
yelled on October -. containing tho names
of all, with silver stars for the wounded
and gold for the dead.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-30

fore Judge Scott in the City Circuit Court
Yesterday l.. =. sherman was sentenced
10 one years additional imprisonment for
escaping. and Tom Monroe waA scntenced
10 one year for having been convicted a
second time.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-30
Encouraged Over Awakening.

lRenters' and Consurers ProtcctIyo
Association, announces yesterday that
bills in chancery will be nlcd snorily
by his association against comh!ro-
tons alleged 20 have fixed the price
of coal and the charges for rem, In
Richmond. This dissolution OF these
combinations VIII be asked on mo
ground that their operations are mimi.
cal to the public welfare
The Brinkley argus., 1919-04-04
PROMINENT YOUNG PEOPLE
 OF WHEATLEY MARRY.

On Saturday evening, at the parsonage of the Methodist church in Wheatley Miss Emma Williams, the accomplished and popular daughter of MT. and Mrs. M. w. Williams, was mar ried to Earl Brownlee, son of Mayor c. w. Brownlee, and a splendid young business man, a clerk at the Union Station.
 The ceremony WIS performed by Rev. Fizer Noe, the popular pastor of the Methodist church at Wheatley.
 A splendid match and Wheat ly citizens are wishing them all happiness and prosperity.
The Brinkley argus., 1919-04-04

served the party Monday evening, including MT. Cottrell, at Holly Farm by MT. and Mrs. June Davidson.
 Tuesday was set aside for Roe and Brinkley and the party reports a fine meeting and big results at Roe.
 At Brinkley, Tuesday night well--well, there wasn't any meeting. County Agent Beck said: 'T phoned Chairman l.. K. Brown of the Brinkley commit tee from Clarendon Monday noon." Others notified other members of the Brinkley Profit able Farming Campaign and they promised to look after it. Said Miss Bonslagel, State Supt. of Home Demonstration Work: we were very much disappointed in Brinkley. Sorry indeed you people are so busy that your business men can't carry out the work as planned. |"
 The Profitable Farming Cam paign is the biggest thing going in the state to-day, and Pm glad indeed that Clarendon, Roe Holly Grove and other citizens are going ahead with it.
The Brinkley argus., 1919-04-04
BRINKLEY CONCERN NOW
 HAS HOPE

q will always vote ill Hope, Ark said H. D. Alfrey, one of Hopes genuine ,live-wire citi- zens, in telling a Herald man today of the transfer of his in- terests in the Alfrey Heading Mill to the ChaS. Duff Head ing Company. inc, of Pine Bluff. The change in owner ship of the local plant has been perfected, and the Chas. Duff Company, represented here by Charles Johnson of Pine Bluff, has already taken over the fin ishing department of the mill.
 The entrance of the Pine Bluff company into Hopes in- lustrial circles will mean anoth- Ter boost to Hopes after-the- was progress. Nor will the valuable citizenship of MT. AL frey be lost, as he will remain a local resident and will look af- ter his large farming interests in the county, besides being kept busy for a month or two with his timber lands. How ever, he has made no definite plans for the future, but he is proud of his Hopes citizenship and will be pulling off some thing big for Hope in due time. Hope Gazette.
 Harry Alfrey was formerly of Brinkley, as was the 'Chas. Duff Heading Co.