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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-05-17
SPEND MUCH ON PUBLIC
WORKS IN VIRGINIA
200 ~ to he Expended on Improve
nreufs During Ensuing Year

As the result OF the survey of pub
lie works recently made by Governor
Davis to obtain specific information
regarding opportunities for employ
meut for our returned soldiers sailors
and marines, and our civilian war
workers. 1t is found that a total OF
approximately s15 e6n;0A6 ts 10 be
spent for improve mn nts during the en-
suing year by the state and local gov
ernrents OF Virginia IT lie stated that
the survey shows that about onehalf
of this total expenditure win be made
for labor alone. An examination OF
the schedules returned and complied
ut tire governors office also shows
that s7.4oo, 900 OF the expenditures re
ported for public works for Ia19-fa2o
represent undertakings that were ac-
tuaily under way on March ] of this
year
Tfris survey was taken in order that
definite knowledge about the employ
ment opportunities on public works
m Virginia would he made availahl
A general questionable was prepared
and sent out 10 all state depa~tm en- Is
and institutions. to each city and town
and to each county asking for infor-
nation regarding public works In pro-
gress or coutemp plated IN the near fut-
ure. The schedule carlcd for infor-
nation concerning the approximate
cost of the work in labor and mater
/ iaIs, tho average number Of men for
whom employment was available. the
nature OF the several projects and the
kind of materials used. this status of
the work as Of March |. 1919, and
the estimated time required 10 com
petr each undertaking whether actu-
ally In progress or cont"m plated.
ceived by the governor up TO Nav !.
In Guiding rnnlies from 81 counties. I II
towns 81 Of the % independent cities.
and all OF the state departments ii
was learned that this expenditure of
s15. 100000 on public works would
furnish employment to approximately
3 900 men during the 1919-1a2o per-
Tod An eVpcnditure Of about $4,000
600 for building material Is shown by
the returns AS these undertakings
consist chiefly OF street and highway
improvements, sewerage systems etc,
tho bulk of the materials purchased
win necessarily consist of such com
modfties as bricks, gravel. sand. tar
piping, etc large quantities OF bricks
ana lumber also win be required for
the construction Of public hutldin g
undtr the plans which have beer
formulated by the state and local au-
thorities
n is interesting 70 mote that about
81 per cent OF the total disbursements
for public works reported to the gov
ernor. represent projects already I'M
dertaken or contemplated by towns;
apprnxfrn ately "a per cent OF the tota1
was reported nv cities; state institu'
tions reported -. per cent, and the
counties only 6 per cent 4 further
, " fx-u re CHI that only
20 OF the 81 counties heard from re-
ported any public works at all: thai
only 25 of the Ut towns reporting
were engaged in public works this
year; and that only IL OF the % in
dependent cities OF the state had pub.
lie works in progress or under con-
sIderation at this time.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-05-17

An the world watches with hated
hQDafA for the results OK the fight OF
- navy ssepisnes from TrepAssey
1aeuO tA~ ocean---se the Azores
porAAps-or to ireland Though II the
Nmnasad yAe ir their objective the
80 has been perfectly cannoueaged).
Ana neee watch with keener in
Aare4 than ctttxsrm Of Virginia who
know that one OF our own people,
yAsutsnant Cprnrnarder Richard c,
nvrd, probably rs on board the NC~S.
osr<aAn2y ,iat ona Of his inventions
- made possible the daring effort Of
so1r nisrA
xbeu&snmnk Commander Byrd, navt-
9AAsr At tsse NC-s on the fights to
1fopa0ey, appointed to the Naval
Ano1smy from Virginia in 1908. rs a
fue1red naval Officer who on his return
- actfve duty tn 1917 entered the
mN1ktdoo branch. After completing his
opWss ~ was ordered to Halifax.
N0sA Nnoeia, and placed IN command
~ <he uuftrt Stxt~s naval forces
esak1nx m Canadian waters. There
- uanae = reputation IN the building
- * our two stations. orre at Halifax
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-05-17
BUILDING UP AFTER THE WAR.

earring power of the home.
They have given not alone Of time
and worldly goods, but OF nssh and
h1pod. The horror of war has robbed
ti~rn and today they find themselves
handicapped IN meeting the expense
There are many such instances and
many moro are coming to light as the
men re turn from abroad II lis here
where the Salvation Army stands AS
the beacon or hope when ALI else is
dark and gloomy. IT is here where
the kind administrations OF the army
are most keenfy felt
The Salvation Army has qualified
as an efficient orgxniza ton. Every
doughhoy and every officer who faced
the enemy In the trenches or who re-
manned in tho campo NJ homo, knows
Of this great work accnmp hxhad and
comes forward with whole hearted
Endorsement of the work of the Sal
walton Army.
Help Ia needed and the American
peopls will heed the cali
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-05-17
LEGION DELEGATES
MAKE GOOD REPORTS
Richmond Post Plans to Cooperate
With Committee on Hofne<,om-
ing OF Soldiers.

A special meeting Of the American
legion was held last night in the au-
ditorium OF the Chamb Der OF Com
merce to hear the reports from the
delegates the Richmond post of the
legion sent to the national convention
held In st. Louis from May $40.
J. ]. Wicker, ,Tr. gave summary
of the proceedings of the convention.
emrha sizing the fact that the Ameri-
can legion stands for 100 per cent
Americanism and that Il is absolutely
non partisan and is not 10 he used
for the dissemination Of partisan
prin ciples or foe the promotion of the
candidacy Of any person seeking pub
Tic office
He told Of the incident Of Lieu
tenant Colonel Roosevelt declining the
Craftsmanship OF the st. Louis eau
Gus on account Of his fear that the
American people might think that be-
cause he organized 1t, he wanted TO
usa the legion TO promote his own
political interests.
Respect and protection Of the Amer
lean uniform was another matter
dealt with at the st. Louis conven-
ton. Steps will bc taken to prevent
the use of the uniform for adveytts-
ing purposes by those who have served
and especially by those who have
never been in the service, and have
worn the uniform to peddle or beg.
"If the uniform h good enough to die
for. II Is good enough TO respect and
We shall Use every effort to prevent
misuse OF IT" declared one OF the
speak ers Al ST Louis.
c. Brock Pollard, the other delegate
from Richmond. spoke Of the adj
vantaees OF the war risk insurance,
and what the legion has done to en-
able all OK soldiers to obtain claims
against the government. Colonel
Henry y. Lindsey chairman OF the
St. Louis caucus. ia in charge of all
war risk claims at Washington. p. c.,
and any soldier writing tn the claim
department through the American ie
gion win ee- quick action.
A resolution was passed at the 81,
Louis caucus asking the public TO give
the returned soldier the preference Of
a position. provided he has the ability
to do the work required.
Mr.. Pollard called attention to the
fact that two-thirSs Of the delegates at
the national convention were form er
enlisted men, which shows that the
American legion Is not an organization
of officers, but % All men who did
their duty during the world war.
The following officers were elected
at St Louis; Col. Henry d. Lindsey,
chairman; Sergeant Sullivan, vice
chairman, and Seaman Fred r. Hum
phrey. second vice-chairman. and Col
Eric Fisher Wood. secretary. The
next convention VIII be held tn No
| v-mber II. 1919. at Minneapolis,
MINI.
, Plans for a membership campaign
were discussed and an effort will he
made to canvass the CITY for all who
served in the army. navy and marine
| corps.
| Request r. made that all eligible
! for membership by reason Of such
service send their names to Secretary
l.. WaIlerstein. of the American le-
gion. 40 Travellers building
The next meeting will be held on
May 23, at the Chamber Of Comm cree
in the auditorium to discuss in par
| ticular, plans whereby the legion may
cooperate with the committee on
/ hnv In
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-05-17
START WORK AT ONCE
ON RESERVE BANK

Caldwell Hardy, chairman OF the
Federal Reserve bank. announced
yesterday that plans for the new
home of the institution, at the north
west@nearHee ef-A4hth- and Franklin
streets. had been approved, and con-
struction work would start at once
The John T. Wilson company will
supervise the construction. which has
been deferred on account of the war
The building will be modern in all
respects and will be of FIRE proof
material. The vault win be in the
basement. with the main banking
room, officers rooms. committee
rooms and the teIler's department on
the nrst floor ONCE space will be
provided on the other four upper
floors for the directors and other de-
Oartuannfa OF tha hank.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-05-17

" e1ar3oa eazl 10 retsA d4&aers
gAD0 the country to aid tn
a1lng tne gospel Of happy thrift.
peonote the governments work
E7 sslfang thrift and war savings
hAs hsen issued by the treas
Aepastnsnt through tho newly
I'D savings division. Already the
M n retailers who had savings 30
- tn their organization actively
nk1ng faSt year. ha. been aug
tbs hist Promising reports
n6sod TO date by the govern
ne already indicate that many
- rstan associations In the coun-
some with 1000 and s.ooe
nme1aes. have responded TO the APP
f5nl and started the establishment Of
I1mEH soc5ettes IN each or their
nnehsA
11As treasury department bases its
4 peal 70 the retailer on his expert
owiedge of business and his appre-
HeSon Of the fundamentals Of the
oorvnttve handling of money and
y elimination OF waste as 4 matter
- day routine in his trahA&
aH6Gnno ssxhe VA1ue e YHb-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-05-17
REfAuERs RALLYNG TO THRIFT MOVEMENT.

nc Thrift as a Stabinzer OF business, =
recentfy delivered befcrs the National
Retail Dry Goods associa ton conven-
don in New York, william Mather
Lewis Of the savings division of the
treasury department. said In part:
THE mere thrifty the people of a
community are. the more promptly
they pay their. bills; and the more
promptly they pay their bills. the
more remote becomes the possibility
Of failure.
Waste is an enemy of good bush
ness In certain districts OF New
York investigators found thai II per
cent Of the contents of the garbage
cal, was perfectly good stuff.
The amount OF disable material
abandoned in this country every year
amounts 10 millions.
Thrift education must extend past
the workers OF today 10 the workers
OF tomorrow. II is TO be sincerely
hoped that the earthquake of war has
shaken our American educational sys-
tenn ont OF the ruts of medieval the
DRY. that hereafter more OF youth 4
precious school hours win be devoted
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-05-17
ROYAL ARCH MASONS PLAN
HIGHLAND PARK CHAPTER

About fifty Royal Arch Masons have
signed petition for a new chapter
of the order TO be esta blished in High
land Park. The members of the order
In that vicinity are highly enthusi-
astic over their prospects and hope
to see the new chapter installed just
as soon as the necessary formalities
can he complied with.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-05-17
SCOUTS PREPARE FOR CAMP

Local Boy Scout headquarters an
nounced yesterday the purchase of
six army tents two new rowboats and
a canoe for the summer camp.
Frank ]. Parater will direct the boys
work and will be assisted by Baxter
G. Noble. Veteran Scout John KEEL
Ter will be in charge OF commissary
and Meyer Whisky. OF troop 3. will be
official camp bugler. Scout Executive
Weaver will assume management of
the camp.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-05-17
Funds Ready for Jurors.

Garland r. Taylor, deputy clerk OF
the city circuit court. announced yes
terday thai, since the signing of the
budget. he now had funds available
TO pay jurors who had been serving
for several months without their pay
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-05-17

OF how to live. how to take a helpful
and progressive part in the problems
of work a day world. have taught
boys in school and college and ] know
that the biggest lack in this pros
porous nation te department which
win teach the value of dollar.
The merchants OF America have
never been found wanting: they nave
built with the statesmen and the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-05-17
Charged With Houscbrakine.

James Gi.ieard, colored, Is believed
by the police to be the burglar who
robbed the residence OF Emanuel Will
liaihg. leo East Nicholson street. OF
Ave watches sometime last night. Tho
negro was locked up in First police
station on the charge OF being guilty
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-05-17
VIRGINIA ARRIVALS.
Afurphy's.

c. G Massie. Lynchhurg: J, s
Moore. kevsviIle: j. c. Mccarthy
Norfolk: f.. V. Barley, Fincastle: F.
F., Johnson. Enporia: ! r. Hubbard
IGmpora Thomas A. Rryson, South
Hill; Karl T.. Kregler. Pennman: II
W. Battle, Emporia; r J. O"Heara
Roanoke: W. Y. Guthrie. Farmvil1e
William n, Hurt, Farmville: c. w
Blake and wife. Warsaw J. l.
Slaughter, Danville; Mrs. X L.
Brannan Fredericksburg: 3. D. Mat
thews, Jeffress.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-05-17

scholars the greatest government Of
the world. We know that they will
do their full share for the nation and
every individual in 1t by using their
vast power In establishing thrift as a
permanent national habit, thus sta
billing the business OF the individual
and the universal business of the gov
eminent"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-05-17
Richmond.

w. y. Kahn. Newport News; r Fl
Mapn. Norfolk; Fl. f. Smith. Norfolk
Frank A. Steel. Alexandria. r. r
Hobbs. Norfolk Fulton Kegley
Blaird. A. s Todd. Emporia.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-05-17

Fulton Kegley, Bland: Robert NJ
Ward, Winchester; p. D. Hull. Jr
Roanoke: Mrs. +. r. Odell Roanoke;
J. Fl. Burcher. Virginia; s. V. Kemp
Lynchburg: A. B. Scott and wife. Dan
Vile; w. w. Long and wife. Norfolk
Robert s, Tunstall, Norfolk: A. John
ston Ackiss. Virginia Beach. and F.
J. Smith, Virginia Beach.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-04-25
My Garden

While the owner OF a large garden
may go largely to the high climbing
pea vine, the small gardner gains in
space by sowing the dwarf pea The
dwarf pea is a faster grower than the
taller variety, and for this reason Is
favored for both the early spring and
Che fall corps.
Peas, both tan and dwarf. come as
wrinkled and smooth seeds. The
wrinkled seed is the better. but IL
sown too early. while the ground is
apt to get over-moist. It decays. /
planted the first sowing of smooth,
and followed with the wrinkled.
Peas should be planted in double
rows. For instance, there can be two
rows about 8 to IL inches apart, and
then a space OF three feet (dwarfs)
and four feet (tall climbers) and then
another double row.. In this way sup
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-04-25
Nearly Loses Tongue

Kansas City. Mo.-Morris Mcknight,
thirty years old, Q bank clerk, almost
lost his tongue In an accident here
when a box from a second-story win
dow fell. striking him on the head and
rendering him unconscious. He was
taken to the hospital where II was
found his tongue. which had been be-
tween his teeth. was almost bitten on,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-04-25

ports may be placed between two rows
when necessary and space is gained
while at the same time easier Quilt
walton and harvesting Is permitted.
Do not spade fresh MANURE into
rows where pease Ire to be planted
and do not fertilize heavily. else the
peas.
Successive sowings of pease should
be made every week or ten days to in
sur a longer season of edible peas
Also late sowings may be made In
August for fall crop.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-04-25
MANY CITIZENSHIP CASES
IN COURT NEXT MONTH

who have made petitions and been ac-
cepted by the department at Washing
tor.
About 10 cases are scheduled to be
heard at this time and 1t Is thought
that the entire two days will be re-
quired.
Applicants, whose petitions have
been heard in open court before Judge
DAILY. and whose cases have been
be required to again have their two
witnesses present, but all petitioners
classed Is enemy aliens, who have not
been heard In open court. must have
two witnesses who have known them
for h required length of time before
their cases will be acted on.
The e hearing for applicants not
classed as enemy aliens, will be held
in June.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-04-25
By staf Correspondent.

NEW BRUNSWICK. April IA
special session of the county court is
scheduled to be held the middle of
next month for the purpose Of grant
ing citizenship papers.
Through the efforts of Judge Daily
and County Clerk Bernard NJ. Cannon,
who are doing all in their power to
facilitate the granting Of papers, per-
mission a been garnted by the
chief OF the naturalization bureau for
this district, whose headquarters are
In Philadelphia. for the holding of
such a court.
Arrangements have been made for
hearings to be held on the 18th and
18th of May. but will be for the pur-
pose only of hearing the cases of those
classed last year as enemy aliens. and
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-14
State Commissions Needed.

There Ia only one avowed purpose
which could be accomplished by this
plan, and that Is to withdraw the rail-
roads entirely from the jurisdiction of
the state commissions. This is unnec-
essary because congress has power to
authorize the federal rate making au-
thorities to override the state commits
siohs III RESPECT to rates Which Interfere
with the interstate commerce rates
The state commissions ought not to be
destroyed. The people along the lines
of the railroads in the several states
ought to have near their homes bodies
to which they can go for redress OF
grievances against the railroads. They
ought not to be compelled to go to
Washington for that purpose
The proposal for a government guar
ground that as the government must
make the guaranty good there would
be neither opportunity nor incentive for
private enterprise In the operation oil
development of railroads. ''The guar
anty plan" he said, gives them their
living whether they work for it or not.
This is fatal to enterprise and eff
| cheney"
In commenting on Mr.. Roots letter
Mr.. Waffield said.
THE danger that confronts the coun .
try Is not that there Is a sentiment at
this lime for government ownership or
governmental control and operation;
but that in the multiplicity Of plans
that have been suggested for the relief
of the railroads, legislation may fail al
together at the special session Of con
sress, and government ownership may
be forced upon us because OF nonaction
If they are returned without adequate
legislation financial chaos will result, >
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-14

BOLSHEWSMFAST
LOSING FOOTING
Escaped American Consul
Finds Russians Weary of
Red Terror.

NEW YORK, May 1S,-ncreasingly
frequent revolts by the peasants in the
country districts Of Russia against
Bolshevlk oppression and tyranny were
reported today to the state department
by Il. c. Treadwell, former American
consul at Petrograd, recently released
from internment at Tashkent.
Severe reprlsala against many towns
and villages have resulted from these
uprisings." Treadwell reported, He
added that newspapers IN Bolsherist
territory barely mentioned the out
breaks. 40 that news Of the real feel
Ing Of the peasants failed to reach the
outside world
Treadwell recently succeeded in get
ting out Of Russia. after making. the
trip from Tashkent TO Petrograd In
peasant clothes and accompanied by a
Russian interpreter, During the jour
noy he mingled constantly with the
peasantry and obtained a representative
view.
I'm addition to tho peasants" his re
port says, II found the more intelligent
workmen also had come fully to realize
the balefnl results Of the Bolshevist pol
iCies ana understand that national eco
monte ruin is In their wake, They real
ize, too, that the promised worldwide
revolution has collapsed and that the
Bolshevist leaders have been unable 10
carry out the policies they proclaimed,
The inertia Of the better classes, idle
disposition OF the people, and the en-
forced loss Of Individuality and lack Of
moral stamina constitute the greatest
handicap in the way of aiding the Rus
sianh.
Significant in the present situation
Is the development Of n. communism
party, organized by n few leaders OF thu
International revolutionary movemen
who are sincere. In the country wid'
campaign this party now In carrying OF
| not only Bolshevists but members o
| other parties are brought under thI
ommon banner, This campaign Is
| marked by a purported greater concili'
alton toward the bourEeoise and middle
class peasants, but this conclliatory at,
titude on paper Is hard 10 carry out
because of difficulty III restraining the
passions Of the uneducated
Treadwell confirmed reports Of ter,
rorism, adding that everywhere he hac
found not only general dissatisfaction
with existing conditions but n growing
| feeling against the methods employed
by the Bolsheviki against those who
disagree with them or are accused OF
opposing them.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-14
Cocoanut Oil Makes
A Splendid Shampoo

If you want to keep your hair In
good condition, be careful what you
wash it with.
Most soaps and prepared %shampoos
contain too much alkali. This dries
tho scalp, makes tho rair brittle, and
IL very harmful. Mulsified cocoanut
oil shampoo (which Is pure and en-
tirely greaseless), Is much better than
anything else you can use for sham
pooling, as this can't possible injure the
hair.
Simply moIsten your hair with water
and rub 1t in. ono or rwo teaspoon
fuls will make an abundance OF rich,
creamy lather, and cleanses the hair
and scalp thoroughly. The lather rinses
out easily and removes every particle
OF dust, dirt, dandruff and excessive
oil. Tho hair dries quickly and evenly,
and 1t leaves it fine and silky, bright,
fluffy and easy to manage.
You can get Mulsified cocoanut oil
shampoo at most any drug store, 1t
Is very cheap. and n rev nce Is
enough to last everyone in the family
for months. adv.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-14
COPY OF CITATION SENT
HEROIC YANK RECEIVED

CONVICTION. Tenn, May u. tSpll
A copy of the original citation OF
sergt. Joseph p. Atkinson, Of Atoka.
this county, who was recently awarded
the congressional medal Of honor, the
highest award Of the United States gov
eminent, has been received by relatives
here. The citation, sent by command
Of Gen. Pershing, and signed by Adjt,-
Gen. whitley, OF the goth division, Of
which the young man was a member,
reads as follows;
when murder6us machine gun fire
at a range Of so yards had made 1t i'm
possible for his platoon to advance and
had caused the platoon to take cover,
Sergt. Atkinson alone, with the great
est intrepidity, rushed across the 50
yards Of open ground directly into the
face Of the hostile machine gun, kicked
the gun from the parapet into. the
enemy trench, and at the point of the
h%ayonet captured the three men man
ming the gun. The gallantry and quick
decision Of this soldier enabled the
platoon to resume its advance"
Sergt, Atkinson is the son of Mrs. A.
G, Atkinson, Of Atoka, Tenn.