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Evening star., 1919-11-14

JAMES F. SHEA 643 LA. AVE. NV
$500.
Located near 9TH and G SIS. Sc: brick q
rooms and bath hot-water heat: $3.50 cash
balance monthly.
Evening star., 1919-11-14

81. $50
18th 1t. bet. . and K s.s brick dwelling
with t rooms and bath: cellar: furnace heat !:
;.orrh front good white neighborhood bargain
Evening star., 1919-11-14
AT THE LOWEST PRICI

WE OFFER THE EEST PROPERTIES
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-12-26
IS SHOT TO DEATH
IN HIS AUTOMOBILE

Mt. Clements. Mich, Dec. 25.--An
arrest is imminent, possibly late to-
night II was declared this evening by
Sheriff Caldwell. in correction with
the murder OF J. Stanley Brown. the
wealthy local man whose body. the
head riddled with the assassins bull
let's was discovered In his automobile
ant night
The autopsy developed facts which.
In connection With those revealed by
the position of the body in the car
other clues uncovered by detectives.
establish beyond doubt, Sheriff Cald-
well declared. that Brown was muir
dered In q cowardiy manner from be-
hind by some one sitting in a rear
scat OF the car who gave his victim
not the slightest chance for his life.
Whatever the motive for the mur-
des may have been. It was not rob
berry Tor there had been no effort to
disturbc tho $20.n Brown carried IN
cash and travellers check and the
valuable diamond ring he wore.
Public opinion In seeking q motive
for the murder. attaches suspicion on
two or more persons.
The only physical clues thus far
discover ed to assist tho police in solv-
Ing the mystery are grease stained
coat, a mechanics wrench and some
footprints In the snow, found In and
near Browns car.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-12-26
CHEER At
CONVICT ROAD CAMPS

Christmas cheer has come to a large
number. probably q majority, Of the
convict road camps OF Virginia follow
ing the recent publication of that part
OF the annual report Of the state de-
partment OF health showing how little
was being done by the public 1T large
/. for the prisoners.
The women's aaxiiiaries of the fifteen
Episcopal churches OF Richmond and
vicinity have forwarded wei-fiIlAd
Christmas boxes to the twelve convict
camps In the boundaries OF the North
srn Virginia diocese. and an extra box
hss been sent 10 camp outside Of tho
d4ocoen.
Immediately after the situation in
the oAsuDs was brought to public Atten.
ton Richmond woman volunteered to
see that one camp should be ren,em-
oered for Christmas. She was given
enthusiastic cooperation and neatly
wrapped Individual packages were sent
to the forty men in the Hanover camp.
Rev 6. nacI.aren Brydon, secretary
OF the Diocesan Missionary society,
TOOK the suggestion UP on behalf OF
other camps and secured tho immediate
and hearty cooperation OF all this
Richmond Episcopal churches He also
communicated with the secretaries OF
the other Virginia tioceses asking
fhat similar action be taken. and COM
niete returns win doubtless show that
the response to the suggestion has been
general
Archdeacon Nev.e. Of Aibemayla
write1that the church at Ivy Depot
gave Thanksgiving dinner to tho road
camp men in liz vicinity and VIII dis
tribute presents At the camp on the
Sunday after Christmas. Christ church.
Winchester, win take care Of the situa-
tten at the Frederick county camp.
Bishop William Cabeli Brown has
been advised that four camps In the
diocsse already have regular services.
two other ministers have written that
they have arranged for regular SER
vices. and one other writes that he Ia
services whenever possible
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-12-26
.-...
NEW REFUSES TO
PLEAD GUILTY

Los Angeles, cal. Dec. 25.---Harry s
New. Jr., son of Mrs. Lille Berger, who
Is on trial charged With numbering
Fteda Lesser. refused an offer from the
prosecution 10 he permitted to plead
guilty TO second degree murder and
accept life Imprisonment instead or
Ftsking the possible death penalty. Ii
waS revealed today.
District Attorney Thomas Lee Wool
wine stated today that several weexy
prior to the opening of the trial over
tues had been made by the defense.
lock'n 20 New taking a plea for some
LESSER crinis than murder in the first
desree. for which he had been indicted.
When New refused the opportunity
offered To plead guilty to second degree
murder. District Attorney Wooiwina
said the prisoners counsel Indicated
that his client would he willing to plead
guilty to manslaughter. involving ten
years Imprisonment. The offer was
Hs,tly refused. the district attorney de-
clared.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-12-26
WILL Ask .s10,000,000
FOR PALESTINE FUND

| Ten million dollars II the minimum
which the Zionist Organization Of
tAmcrica will endcavor to raise In this
| country beginning January IL. by an
apreaf to Jews and n0n-Jews alike, tor
toe purchase OF large tracts OF land In
Palestine and the preparati ton OF the
! ccuntry in every way for the masses
, OF jews who. according to authori.s =
| tive rerorts. are eager to migrate
thiiher from Russia. Poland. Galicia,
ts"umania and other pogrprn ri ddr n
countries of Eastern Europe. The mass
desire on the part of the Jews to
erespe to Palestine from lands of rer-
sscrtton everywhere. before that cu,in-
try La prepared to receive them. f. so
intense as to make The task of restrain
| lnc the impending immigration a most
difficult problem for tho Zionist organi-
Zation.
In statement Issued yesterday, the
executive committee of the Zionist Or
gnnIzatton of America announced that
II has every reason for confidence that
Great Britain will assume the man
date over Palestine for the specific
purpose Of establishing there national
homeland for the Jewish people. This
purpose was anDounced by GREAT
Britain on November Z. 1917, In what
IL known as the "Balfcer Declaration"
this year by Lord Curzon. the present
British foreign secretary. who stated
THAI the policy Of Great britain toward
Palestine as announced two years ago
by the Rt Hon. Arthur T. Baifour re-
mains unchanged. Tho Florist Organi
xrtion OF America feels, in view Of Lord
Curzon's statement, ard the fact that
the treaty with Turkey Is TO he taken
M by the allies at an early date, that
.he time has arrived for beginning q
program OF construction and recon-
strrction In Palestine. This program
Includes not only the requirement OF
large tracts of land hnt-Also- ~
conservation and the development OF
water power: sanitation and drainage
in cities and towns; Irrigation, affore-
station. survey and development, OF
natural resources and the estahi !ghrl MT
Of technical laboratories for agficultu-
raj purposes
Large sums will also be needed for
the maintenance and development OF
work already launched in Palestine by
the Ziontsts Tho include a school
system ranging from kindergartens to
university. loans to agricultural and
Industrial organizations and graups re-
h: Utilization of Jewish colonies devas-
tated during the war maintenance Of
the American Zionist medical unit, ite
three hospitals and two uurses' train
inc schools, an anti-malaria campsign
and Improvement in the housing condi-
items of Jerusalem. Jaffa and other
cities, Other items 10 be met by this
innd include the care of Jewish legion
naires and their dependents. supplies
for hospitals and Institutions in paies-
tine, and a Palestine information hu-
reao as well a. the maintenance and
administration of the Zionist organiza-
tt"n through which these enormous
tasks are to he carried out.
All OF the resources of the Zionist
districts in the United States viii be
utilized for the purposes Of this cam
paign. which VIII be conducted by
national committee headed by Judge
Julian W. Mack.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-12-26

y comes from, end who sec the future
OF Russ.a neither In hofshevisrn nor in
return to the old regime. but In the
estahiishrr OF a stable demccrAtic
government
II the world viii not conquer boi-
shevtsm. bo'shevism will conquer the
world. Therefore Il In time for nc.
Observation-Disclosures decisive action.
II tbs world Is not read, 70 raise arms
af-ainst bolshevism. It should support
tho SO who have been struggling against
1t for the past two yearS and ARC
continuing their struggle In spite OF
th~ r~verres. II 10 time for the allies
to take up the Russian problem as their
own and to be ready 20 make all the
racrfhces necessary for its speedy So
luton. Immediate recognition ard sup
port OF the anti. bc1shevsst alI-Russisn
government. tho supplying df tire anti
bolshevist armies, generous credits for
the economic fe-estAbiissmert OF the
territories liberated from the bolshe.
v!k'--these ase the measur~s which
alone can save RussiR from the con-
tiHuation Of the botshevist nightmare
anf the entire worid--from the boi-
sfeyist menace.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-12-26
CHRISTMAS TREE At
JOHN FOX SCHOOL

One of the mort Interesting events
Of the kind In the history o. the pulls
Tic schools of the city WAS the Chist.
mas tree celebration at John Fox
high school. The festal ceremonies
agan early In tho forenoon and coR-
iinaea throughout The greater part
of the Gay. =
Christmas presents in large quanft-
tbs ana vida variety were Distributed
Ia the poor. Tho gifts were donated
~ the school children and fiiIed
scventcen spacious baskets. Til
custodian OF the school building and
his assistant are also remembered by
.hc pupils, each receiving 4 fine, TAT
rkey.
AtttT tSe distribution OF effts at tine
igh school the pupils marched ~
"fd' to the r r. Lee Camp Con-
federate home Here they presented
the old soldiers with bountifur SUP
ply of big red apples. The children
singing Christmas carols for the eff
tertainnlent of the veterans and "a
v"cstl solo was rendered by Principal
Dana G.. Rucker ~
The celebration was arranged b.
the teachers and principal and proved
70 BE- the most enjoyable and success
full they have ever devised ct Ynie-
tide.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-12-26
chic HARLEY TRYING
TO MAKE 4TH TEAM

Especial to Tho Riohnond virgfnian)
Columbus, Ohio, Dec 2s.--''Chick'
Harley. premier eaitback. joint hold
member OF the Western Conference
baseball titis holders OF 1917, Is try
ing for his fourth Ohio State team.
During the pas3 week he appeared
for basketball and has already made
an excellent impression as q guard.
II he wins . letter In the court game
this winter he will be the first Ohio
State athlete to have accomplished
this feat
In the high school chic" was
rated as one Of the best in Colum bus
high school circIes gfnce his advent
into college world ii was deemed best
to take no chances with him on the
basketball moor.
hack, VA has been chozen on most
mythical elevens in the Middle West
this fan. b another star athlete who
has como out for basketball. steinch-
comb In high school was q four
sport man and was rated as the
greatest athlete ever turned out Of
Dostorta high school Strangely,
enough, he too. Is q guard. He and
Harley arc easily the speed merchants
OF the Buckeye quint
All told ave football men are can
d3dates for the basketball team, while
II n possible two others VIII come
out later. Nemecek, center. Mac
Donald. era and captain In 1913, and
Matheny, sub-fuilback are the other
three Eridfronmcn who are out Sly
ker and Myers, ends. may come out
later.
One morn rut In th> h..k..h-u
squad ts to be made After the Christ
mas training trip. Fifteen OF tho "a
players now on the varsity roster will
be retained according to Coach
Trnutnan.
OHIO Wesleyan furnished the oppo-
atdon during the coming week which
winds up school until after the hcli-
days During the festal season six
contests are scheduled.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-12-26
ks AIl-star
Eleven for Soccer

r. York, Tee. os.---Pennsylvania
four positions and Princeton .hros
----f. II -+A-- = n es44a-aSr clever TAG
selected annually by Coach Mica
ne PRINCETON squad Of soccerites,
|ell Harvard, Mayerford and Yale
are assigned one man. Coach Mes
res the 1919 mythical eleven to be
4 or to ali-staF- ejevens Of former
tns, due to the Introduction Of SOC
n 2 larger number of preparatory
Els in recerS years and to the
fasing popularity Of the sport In
colleges. Penn, for instance. IL
fasing the feasibility OF adopting
ff- as "a fnajc- sport and OF award
Ehe varsity letter to members OF
|eam.
e leader for tho all-coile gfate
f. IL CAPTAIN Osler. OF Hsverford,
Ei9ltar goal for the Quaker aggre-
IN. Othera on the hrst eleven fol-
Keys Princeton left fun back:
Jews Cornetl. right fnllhack: TIL
Harva rs4 left halfback; Miller.
fa'nt center halfback; Binns.
right haffhack; West. Princeton.
i}e ef1 toburH, Yale. inside left.
au. l'eSn-. center forward; Spencer,
insls!s right; bingham, Penn. out
rient
second team is Brady. Cornell.
1@aHcr r6Hn. left fuilhack. Oar
fsfnh, right fuliback; w d,
sfFgn left haifhaek: Ham. Cornell,
70 ~ IN aaks BchA, Penn. right
sAHi. Bowling. Penn. outside left;
@ Princeton. inside left; Hamii-
{'f5nestan renter forward; Green.
5@tQa 'nsia rieht. vkeiisrt. HAr-
c3G HE right.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-12-26

euced piece Was sent 70 each Of the
h..ed countries as standard sample
The specihcations Of the medal are
az follows:
To be bronze. ~ nm. IA inches)
In diameter. and suspended from the
ribbon by . ring. the same as most Of
our medAls- On the diverse q winged
victory, standing. full length and fun
race. On the reverse the Inscription
The Great War for Civilization IN the
! language OF the eountry concerned. and
either the Nance Or the arms OF the
allied and associated nations. :,
ray the terms Of the interailied
agreemsnt. this medal will Be awarded
only to combGtants II IL not for rem
eral distrt6utiou to All who pArttci-
pAted IN war work. In France, tor en-
ample, almost every male was mobtl.
tsed ~ q soldier. but great numbers
did NO real military work. being
utilized In the manufacture OF munf-
sioHs. IN Agricultural pursuits. on the
"a. iroads ana Other similar service
wIlen wAs ESSENTIAL to carry on the
~cr. but which could not be considered
as military. The medal cannot be
awarded to them. although they were
Technically members of the Frsnch
army.
COMDATANTs ONLY.
We had no corresponding class In
our army and navy: therefore our vic.
tory medal win be given to ali the
members Of those tw services who
served on active duty Aurinx tho war:
they ar~ all considered cornba&nrts In
this connection. This consideration also
decided the question A. to which OF the
nations should a~near on the reverse
Of Tire medal. Under the specifications
as already set forth. Il would have been
permissible to have included all those
that declared war on Germany. or even
All those who SUSPENDED diplomatic re-
laf'ons. but number OF these did not
act"any participate In the fighting and
therefore, had no cnnhatAnts. As a re.
s'lt, Il has been decided that the only
nations 70 be represented on the re-
verse Of the medal viii be thore which
acrpAlty took part In hostile operations
~ sending troops or ships to the
theater OF war.
The following IL net Of such na.
'ionA arranged In tAe order, az their
France, belgium. Great RETAIN. Hsrts.
negro. Japan. ltaiy, Portugal Hon.
mania. Greece. united states. China ara
Brazil.
"A ~v.tem Of clasps was allowed ~
tais medal. and to deaixnate tie nos
session Of battle c!arp . srna8J h-nnxe
star II worn on the service ribbon.
This - rev departure In decorations
The British have use1 clasps for more
than hwNAtNd years. but they havs.
rever indicated incnn on the service
ribbon man NAV have dozen with
his medal or none, the scrvice r,bbOnr
IL the same: 70 this wearing Of small
bronze stars on our service ribbon 70
nc aote the possession Of battle claspe
Ia mn Innovation. A. the medal ftseif
~ seldom worn. while the servlce rlb-
ben 10 worn frequently. II gives more
credit FOR ntrvice> performed.
in accordance with tho general
princtrle that senior decorations are
e the right silver citation stars
.ss |! ~ lAll fssssssI
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-12-26
Glory Medal to be Awarded
to Every Allied Combatant

~ b}t%ten, n C. Dec, s7.--Snrt
sHD American soldiers and sailor.
are ~ receive Tire victory medal
IA Of grateful nation to an the
pr UNIFORM who aided In crushing
san ambition 10 dominate the
Il NatFanal Geographic Magazine
i snsisfarY snsignia number. rub
! the first authorized illustration
IL aledaI rs accented NY the United
" government. and furnishes the
wing doscr4rtian and history OF
MORTON by Colonel r. Il. Willie,
IN @enersi star. e, s.. A..
nFins 1Ae sprine of 1918, while
stTias were sts1l at their height.
sfEereas allied snd associated ma
@greed 70 adopt a medal which
q he the Same for all, to COM
sgate he great war.
biz nsan has two advantn ges: In
srst place, IL Ia s;ynbolical OF the
and solidarity OF purpose which
~fea fhe countries fighting against
Haisy ana her allies: secondly. Il
sieS the necessity of following tho
Afa Of exchanging service medals.
previous wars II had heen Gus
nv Tor nations to ',aStcw their war
W. on the person. I nf their allies
were attached IN Nua. or associ-
with them. In dsFessrt campaigns
engag.anS nts. The ir, nensity OF
enfrHtiors in this war. the millions
pidsers engaged therein. and The
uaingliav of LARGE units under one
nand--aii point 70 the impoesi-
soe such Il procedure In this In
ce. But hy the adoption Of a
NJ. the same for all. II would be
Ecessarv, since no matter In what
la man served the medals would
Hike.
h order TO carry this plan into
tuition, en- .nteralligd commission
Hin Paris after the $a~mirtice, This
Mission found that II was imprac.
kte to adhere strictly 10 the original
~ Aaya the melat Identical for
AS II woult9 have required the sub
ton OF dos gas from artists or, al,
nations involved. with i critical
hnaanr by special omission
rfiststs IN order to select the most
|chriatc ana most artistic, ana there
NOT 81 Bcient time to go into such,
III. The armies were being de.
&fzed ard the soldiers had no de-
ffo wait Far wears before receiving
fsrncdals; 50 Il WAS decided to have
identical ribbon. but allow each
NY 20 design its own medal &C.
fng - general Specifications which
drawn up nv the commission.
n. this WAY the medals. while not
Heal VIII folis " the same general
(sn. and the. artists 1T eaeh country
have the opportunity of executing
medals for tlleiI' own soldiers. The
betitIon ~. liecn, as every nation IL
Eoas ~ ifarsr@ the most artistic
|ncfitTl, ard the result. should be
0ecttea OF great beauty.
Isawry or NEW Ira.
NE ma n g ~ ti'is medal in ali conn.
m sfsNrmines hy this comm,ssion.
|ealvicsnry medal The ribbon IL 4
IN rai1ihoa.. having the rcd IN tho
NJ md mlti, a whfta thread on each
/. sski ayrlhofiyes the dawn az 4 nav
a q stt I'm after thN storm. II va
Urea M France under they imme0ll
lon ef xhe cornmasslon. 49,
kSNkNry n hhOnf ltIaa -;
5;s# Mi HEX
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-12-26
CAPTURE STILLS
N DICKINSON

Especial to The Richmond virginian)
Freezing, Va. Doc, 5S.--The au-
thortties captured Ave stills in the
lower section OF Cumberland noun
tain during the early part Of the
weak. It il reported that number
Of stills were taken IN the east-cnd
OF the county recently.
A party Of piayroars went over to
the Theater Parlsten tho other evening
70 pay . compliment to pretty little
Susanhe CAuhat the proteges OF
Madame Sarah Rernhardt who lie acting
"a thss new French repertory company
The little actress suddenly burst into
sore, and the party was pussiea.
fhs stran9est French ever heard"
one conmentad.
And Il waS like NO other French be-.
cause Il was English she was singing.
A eatslog Of one Of the important
book publtAhtny hrms was under dis
cussion.
These plays that were published At
vlseo volume hare been advanced
- ll5s," ehserved one Of the rcssderx.s
IN AarRenye With the high cost 81
iessngw NesaA HsssArA aensrted. .-Fpe1
y 1890 aAer Seyee. NM $1,000 800
| l1R l1 3Es 20 F ~
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-12-26
up Dix to Have
Polo Team Soon

naton. n. j., Dec. ss.--Major-
HALE, In command of Camp DIX.
taited Major Zion a. Alternately.
Ferry seventh infantry. former
on polo teams throughout the
Fty. TO orGaniZe polo teams from
.laterlsi and mas instructed him
X Ae soldiers into the game. GEN
.8ata r@tards polo az one Of the
~ IT developing horseman-
&sll aaa daring
have already been
'letea To lay out the old Lippincott
here for a polo field, as IT is be-
Z that this place win make one
6 anest fields In the country. Forty
I selected from army stock and
laaipgB cnt have been ordered.
~ rs announced t18at the war de-
nent Is greatly interested In the
aNent and has organized a central
comm ttee To arrange for meets
II army posts throughout the
trr
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-12-26
HF 4. I. Rack.

fbsrector of the Russian Inform att
Bureau in the United States)
The international Importance u the
Russian problem is daily becoming
clearer IN Europe rs we'll as \ tho
United states. With regard TO the
problem Of totshevirm in Russia, this
country In ro.nC through an evoi sfloa
similar 10 that v-h,ef It passed through
With rsxard to the problem Of German
niilitarism. After almost three years
81 neutrality. this country finally came
to understand Prnssian naiiitaryis,n
ierrcscnted menace to the entire
world. and that unless the democratic
f.attons by their united efforts de-
ssToyed II, II would destroy the present
democratic civilization
II becomes clear that peace can
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-12-26
f.c',istration Of Nnr~r~

Tho state hoard OF examiners for
nurses viii hold examinations for
registration Of applicants on January
IL, Is and ~ in the old yv6man's
College. Tenth anil Marshall streetA
a Zee OF $40 must accompany the ap-
pHcatoq. which must be filed not
inter tran t1uyT57 -
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-12-26

had found everything fourishinx. Peo-
pie we're weii-fre ssed. well.fed ana
houfed. Irish banks we're 80 PROSPER
Gus they had formed An alliance with
British banks to get an outlet for the
Ireland.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-12-26
FORMER CITIZEN
BECOMES MINISTER

Fredericksburg, Dec. Zs--Rev.
Clayton florence was ordained a min
lister OF the Protestant Episcopal
church on Wednesday, the services be-
ing conducted In st. Timothy's church,
Herndon. by Bishop Brown OF the do
cese of northern virginian A number
of other clergynaen were also present.
Rev. Mr. Terrence is we'll known
here. where he lived for short time
some years ago He was Mt that time
engaged in farming and had small
place juss across the river in Stafford.
He went from here To Richmond.
where he was for several years EN-
pioyed in the state Library. He has
many friends here who will be IN
tcrested in his career az a minister.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-12-26

The stage is full OF peop,e who
think they have . gift for acting com
niented little Sonia Serova In a recen,
Interview. when as Il matter of fact II
Is nothing Of the kind. il Is only a
weakness"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-11-04
Weather Forecast

Chicago and vicinity: Cloudy,
probably followed by fair late to-
night and "Wednesday; colder to-
night with lowest temperature
about 30 degrees above zero; some
what warmer by Wednesday after
noon: diminishing northwest
winds.
Illinois: Generally fair tonight
and Wednesday; somewhat colder
tonight In extreme east and south
portions; rising temperature We'd
nesday afternoon in north and
west portions.
Missouri: Fair tonight and
probably Wednesday; colder in
southeast portion tonight; rising
Temperature Wednesday.
Wisconsin: Cloudy tonight:
snow near Lake Superior; colder
in east portion: Wednesday partly
cloudy; rising temperature by aft
ernoon.
Iowa: Generally fair tonight
and Wednesday; rising tempera-
ture Wednesday and IN extreme
: west portion tonight.
Indiana: Partly cloudy and
much colder tonight; Wednesday
fair and colder In east portion.
Temperature Today. Is,
Canadian northwest: II below
TO IS above: cloudy.
Northwest: IL below to 20
above; cloudy.
West: 16 to IS: cloudy.
Southwest: "a to 3S: clear.
= Ohio valley: 40 to "a; cloudy.