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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-12-05
.EP|ScOPAl|ANS ARE
HAPPY OVER outlook

Reports coming in headquarters OF
the Episcopal nationwide campaign
in this city Indicate an intense inter-
est throughout the diocese of VIZ
ginia in the progress OF the movement
and an enthusiastic effort on the part
of members of the church to exceed
their quotas of the $42,000.000 to be
raised by the church at large, allot-
ted 20 the Virginia parishes.
Particularly is this true Of the
rural parishes, who sec in this move
ment a renewal of interest in the
welfare of the country churches. and
are inspired with the hope OF sys-
tematic reconstruction of the church S
work in the weaker portions of the
diocese as a result of the campaign.
Telegraphing from Westmoreland
county, Rev. Frederick D. Goodwin
reports that the congregation OF st.
Paurs church Nomini Grove, after
brief canvass. has more than
doubled its quota. Mr.. Goodwin is
hard working rector. He Is now
serving six churches comprised in the
three parishes of Copie, Lunenhurg
and North Farnham From all these
most. encouraging reports have been
received.
In another parish the Episcopal
tans have voluntarily added one
third in their hurget assessment and
proceeded to raise it, Reports of en-
thusiastic endeavors are being receiv-
cd from all parts Of the diocese, many
Of the churches stating that their
ouotas are assured. and that they are
marking time until the day OF final
summing up. which takes place In
the every member canvass on De-
ccmber T.
Trained canvassers have been Sc
lected by each congregation who will
go ont on Sunday and enlist every
man, woman and child on the roster
of the church in support Of the pro-
gram OF practical service for which
the resources of the church are
sought to be devoted.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-12-05
RUM0RED MUCH COAL
GOING UP IN SMOKE

Persistent reports were circulated
about the city yesterday of an enor-
NOUS quantity of coal at, near
Hopewel Va. witch is being allowed
to burn for some unknown reason. Men
who represented themselves as eye
witnesses told Of seeing the mass OF
coal and Of seeing II actually burn.
Many explanations were advanced
by those who credited the report. Some
thought il might be the property OF the
DUPONT corn pany. left at the old plant
because of the difficulty of transporting
it at this time,
Another explanation was that the
CIV ners whoever they IHtEnt be, are al
lowing II to burn IN, order to boost the
price in coal, as nelson's have been
known TO do with produce. THIS was
secuted In view of tho governments ac-
tion in fixing maximum price during
tho strike.
Another idea was that ii belonged to
tho government, tue carelessnHsS with
hich ii is being allowed ia burn be-
ing taken as convincing proof of this
theory. II is said that the quantity Of
coal lis sufficient to Supply the city OF
, Richmond Tor complete winter.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-12-05
TAKES CARE OF
ITS Own employees

When the report that man en-
ployed by the city street cleaning
department had been dooked four
days ~vork, because Of his absence
from Richmond with the militia in
the Virginia coalfields. was called to
the attention yesterday of the direc-
tor OF public welfare. Or. F.. c. Levy,
he said ne had no personal knowledge
Of the case.
II any such case exists. he declared
the complainant has kept his grieN-
ance secret ard has registered nus
complaint with the wrong people
Common sense. DR.. Levy said. would
dictate an immediate adjustment "f
the, curtaiiment N pay assuming that
there liz reason to do SO.
He thinks the trouble must lay IN
the fact that the man failed 10 re-
port the circumstances TO the proper
official
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-12-05
THORNTON WOULD
WIDEN BANK Street

Old Capitol Square, laid out in the
days of Patrick Henry by Colonel
Turner Southall, may be remodeled to
suit the needs Of 1920. Since revolu
tionary days, the boundaries of the
square have remained intact, blocking
the paths of Grace and Franklin
streets and forcing traffic into other
channels.
Postmaster Hay T. Thornton made
under consideration for some time,
involving slight shrinking OF the
Squares greensward. The enormous
increase in traffic on Bank street,
running from Ninth to Twelfth, has
made Imperative. says Mr.. Thornton.
IA wider driving space. Dozens Of au-
|tcmohile are parked there and others
go UP and down the street to and
from business establishments The
plan decided upon by Mr. Thornton
was to cut twenty feet of the south
side OF the square. from Ninth to
Twelfth streets, build retaining wall
or grade the square and increase the
width OF Bank street.
Mr.. Thornton said the support ct
civic organization would be solicited
and some representative of Rich
rnond In the legislature requested to
Introduce the proper bill into the next
genera lasscinbly.
Before taking any action. Mr..
yesterday and laid the matter before
him, His exccllency did not commit
himself but stated that he would, take
tho matter under consideration. !'ind-
Inn that the governor was not actively
opposed TO the plan. Mr.. Thornton will
take ht1ps shortly 70 enlist the sup
port of several stfong organisatlonA
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-12-05
CI6SE or CHARITY on
PRACTICAL LINES

L For the benefit OF the poor OF the
Iesty, the st. VincAnt De Paul society
will hold its annual charity service az
I'D o'clock next Sunday evening III
|9G Peters church--Eighth and Grace
|Areets. An appropriate musicaI
kprcgcam has been prepared for tne
Occasion. Considerab interest IN tne
pervices IL expected from the an
aouncement that . discourse pm Liz
general topic OF Christianity CnA,.s
wiil be delivered by the Rev. water
o'Brien. 0. s. B.. professor OF frenon
And English literature at the bene-
Iaictino college and former chaplain
Ia Franco Of the 309th Engineers,
9Th division.
j 1t is under stood that Father Wal
Fer. will plead the cause OF Charl.s
&hlong broad and practical lines ana
That he will offer especially numerous,
eorceful and interesting illustrations
Lpf the spirit OF this greatest OF Chrs-
Ian virtues, as observed by himself
&n the man to man relations Of Amer :
Scan soldiers overseas. since his re-
enrn from France some weeks aEo'
F1thor Walter, Decides re$uming ms
Eormer duties at the Benedictine col
Aee, has consented to serve as dfrec-
Eor Of recently organized dramanc
4HoctAtion among the hniEhE Oh
olum bns.,
At St Peters conference of the ST
Vincent Dc Paul society. regularly es-
Eablished In February. 1866. Is the
e1re most charitable ORGANIZATION
hmong the Catholics OF Richmond
w!thout duplication Of effort this So
caety has always co-operated with
he, citys recognized agencies Tor
charitable endeavor.
Though the activities OF the 81
Vincent DE Paul conference arc more
widely and more generally known
Among Catholics. its dement's mas
never been restricted to them; II asks
he need and not the creed OF those
Who require assistance. Speaking AZ
b. Pet@r's under such auspices
Father Walter will undoubtedly De
hearl on next Sunday night by a
arge and sympathetic audience
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-12-05
HEAR CLIFTON FORGE
COMPANY On RATES

Petition OF the Clifton Forge Tele-
phone COM any for al increase in rates
will be heard by the state corporation
today. The city Of Covington lis OPP
posing the increase and representatives
OF plaintiff and defendant will be on
hand at 10 o'clock this morning.
Clifton Forge, the other city in which
the company operates, has not notified
the commission that any representatiya
witt appear to oppose tho increase. Upc-
rators in that city were recently on
strike and had to be granted an in
crease before returning to work. This
lesson L. said to have convinced this
townspeople that an increase is neces-
saIy.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-12-05
P|GeLY -WIeGlY OBJECTS
TO INDICTMENT

Counsel for Piggly- wiggiy a
grocery firm doing business here
which has been indicted by the grand
jury OF the hustings court on the
charge of violating the state anti
trust law. will argue this morning n
demurrer to the indictment presented
to Judge David G. Richardson.
The indictment was returned fol-
lowing the expression Of opinion by
the grand Jury that combination
sales OF sugar---that Is, requirement
to purchase other goods in order to
secure the one commodity con-
travenes the provisions OF the newly
enacted statute.
Attorney Hill Montague viii argue.
II is said. that trader Is no more
compelled TO sell goods to the public
than the public is compelled to buy
from the trader and that the seller
is at liberty to impose any terms he
choose for the sale or his comm l.
ties, SO long as he does not enter into
combination with other parties TO
create a monopoly.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-12-05

and the costumes OF the variou.
characters. designed to represent the
garb Of the different nations OF the
earth, are both novel and attractive
The musical features OF the pageant
are said to be particularly inspiring
Tho pageant begins at SIS p. NJ
with professional OF all the per
formers led by the musicians, which
will advance, through tho length Of
the auditorium and assemble on the
rostrum- The choir. In full vestmen,
will then form a huge cross in the
background Of the performers. Dur.
ing the movement Of the procession.
al, the doors OF the auditorium will
be closed, and those who have no,
entered will be held without until the
actors shall have arrived on thu
stage.
An interesting part OF the program
Will be- an address by Rev. Edmund
J. Lee. missionary at Anking, China
now visiting America on leave. Mr.
Lee will speake on The Gift Of Life
and also will tell the needs of thu
church in the mission shelds In the
East.
Many grown-ups Will he seen II
One of the leading characters. tina,
OF .Na tion-Wide Campaign" will b.
represented BY Rev. p, A. Arthur, Of
Ascension church, Rev. VIM. e. Cox
OF Holy Comforter, acts the part Of
"1Dterpreter." and Rev. F.. Il. Osgood
OF Emmanuel. as 'Prologus" viii re.
cite the general theme OF the play
"ChorAgus = the leader ~ the chrii
is the Rev. r. e. Warren, OF St
Thomas church. and there are q
number Of ladies who take prominent
parts in the performance.
Admission to tho, auditorium. priol
70 o'clock. will DO by cards which
have been distributed through tn,
several Episcopal congrcgation o.
the city. At 8 o'ciock-&he doors VII
be thrown open - ths fpublta
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-12-05
RATES INCREASED ON
ALEXANDRIA CAR LINE


Increases in the passenger and
freight rates of the Washington ' ir-
sinia Railway company were author
lied yesterday by the state corporation
commission shortly after the case had
been concluded. No one appeared in
opposition to the increases. II being
generally conceded that the state COM
mission should take action similar TO
the decision reached By the interstate
commerce commission in handling the
sans case.
The company has been granted al
increase in the passenger rates bring
ing the total TO two and one-half cents
per mile and a proportionate freight
increase. II operates electric lines from
washington to Alexandria, F a S
Church and other Virginia towns, John
Strobe Barbour. Jr.. son of the Senator
Barbour. of the days of the reconstruc-
ton, represented the company.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-12-05
NAME GREAT HIGHWAY
AFTER GENERAL LEE

The movement on foot in Virginia
and other states TO name the highway
running from Gettysburg through the
Valley OF Virginia after the South's
greatest military commander and
foremost citizen is gaining weight
daily.
State Highway Commissioner Cole
man Returned to the city yesterday
after attending meeting III Roanoke
of the. Lee Highway ISOLATION,
which was organized for this purpose.
Representatives OF the states of Ten
nessec. West Virginia, Alabama and
Texas attended the meeting and were
fully as enthusiastic as the Virginia
memt ers.
The association decided that a more
fitting tribute and lasting memorial
to General Robert r. Lee could not
be found than the great highway
connecting with the Lincoln highway
at Gettysburg. The highway starts
eight miles north of Winchester. and
runs down through tho Valley. pass
ing the cities of Harrisonburg, Staun-
ton, Lexington, where General Lee
was buried, Roanoke, Wytheviile
and Bristol.
The Texas men wanted to connect
the highway with the great road
which will continue South and then
Southwes.. Their plan is 10 have the
road continue from Bristol to Chica =
manga, Tenn, down through Tonnes
see and Alaha ma to New Orleans and
through the state ~ Texas To San
Diego. on the Pacific coast
From north Of Winchester to Bris-
tol, The road Ii part OF the state high
way system. Commissioner Cole
man was vastly Interested in the
plans of the association and delivered
an address on The Highway Pro
gram in Virginia"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-12-05
TO INCREASE FINES
FOR AUTO SPEEDING

Justice John Crutcrheld is prepared
to lay heavy hand on speeders.
From the bench yesterday the cadi
~ the police court made the an
nouncement that the fines which ne
has been accustomed To impose in the
past have not seemed adequate to
prevent rounds of pleasure TO the
S''cod maniac, and, with the safety of
tizens in view, he will see II heavier
acS won't meet the situation.
The justice said he Is not prepared
to SAY just now whether he Will GO
The limit and require st00 from the
knights Of the speed route, but he
promised figure that will make them
sit up and take notice,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-12-05
VIRGINIA GIRL WINS
RUTH ROLAND PRIZE

To little Miss Shirley Norman, OF
Roanoke, Va, goes tbs prize for nam
ing the beautiful new home Of Run
Roland. the pathe serial star. In the
Wiltshire district of Los Angeles
The namc suggested by Miss Norman
and accepted by Miss Roland in "Ro-
land Gables
When Miss Roland purchased the
estate year ago, she spent nuch
time thinking up a suitable name Tor
it She finally issued a call for her
boy and girl friends all over the coun-
try to help her. and she offered as
prize for the winning name An oil
pain ting of herself. Thousands and
thousands Of letters resulted. and
this is the way the selection was
made. as explained in the reply sent
by Miss Roland TO each of the con-
testants
when was little tot, the man
ager OF a theater where | was play
ing took me to the. largest candy
store in town and said: Help your
self. Ruth; take whatever you wish.
Imagine yourself at the age of six in
such predicament. The candy all
looked so good. l wanted it. every
bit,
Just such a thing happened in my
bungalow naming contest. | received
such loads of wonderful names.
yours among the number. that l was
bewildered. wanted them all. just
as I had that candy. I could not de-
eide on one, so after much delibera-
ton, sified the nun. FER down to two
hundred. These I wrote or bits of
paper. and. on location. where a
group of children were watching us
work. put the names into cam
,sr - lat InGf
child pick the winner.
"At last my bungalow is named.
1t is called Roland Gahles,' and Miss
Shirley Norman. Roanoke. Virginia,
lis the winner of the oil painting
promised"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-12-05
FINED FOR CARRYING
CONCEALED WEAPON

William Hainesworth was fned 800
and costs in police court yesterday
for carrying conseaied weapons, He
was also charged with selling autos
without u license. which charge was
continued to December 10.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-12-05
CRENSHAW SEEKS
RELEASE FROM ASYLUM

S. Dahney Crenshsw, ~, the Rich
monJ student who was committed TO
the Southwestern state hospital for
the insane. at Marion, following in
dictments charging him with larceny
and burning the chemical labratory
at the University OF Virginia. will APP
pear today at noon in the city circuit
court TO fight for his release.
Scott and Buchanan. attorneys for
Crenshsw have instituted haheas
corpus proceedings before Judge r.
Carter Scott and. in obedience to an
order OF the court. DR.. E. H Hender-
son. superintendent OF the institution
In which Crenshaw IL confined, and
;. d. Crenshaw. the father, have been
sum moneG To show cause why this
confinement should not cease.
Crenshaw sets out in his petition
for a writ OF habeas corpus that there
are no criminal charges pendiuF
against him. that he has been re.
stored to sanity and normal state
OF mind and body by reason of an
and that he is, by reason of those
facts. entitled to his full freedom.
The burning of the chemical lab
ratory OF the University of Virginia
occurred on January IS. 1917. Soon
afterward Crenshaw had returned
against him In the AIbemarie circuit
court two indictments, one charging
the theft OF platinum and the other
the burning OF the building Before
the indictments were made, however
he was ad5udged insane and commit
tad To the custody of the city SER
gean. of Richmond.
There were three trials OF the case,
the last Of which was in May. 1919.
In June II was recommended by the
commemorative attorney that he be
sent to the hospital for the insane
the judge SO ordered and the indict-
mcnts against him were squashed
lie went to Marion on July 20 In
the meantime he had been turned
over to his father, which order stil)
holds good.
The operation is said to have re.
lieTed pressure on the brain. a
cond ,tion caused by an accident sew
eral years ago.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-12-05
DOG AND PONY SHOW
FOR MOTHERS CLUBS

dog and pony show. stranded here
since Armistice week. will give two
performances at the City Auditorium at
and o'clock. They were found near
the fair grounds, and reported 10 the
Federated Mothers clubs. under whose
auspices the performances will BE
given. together with the Kline Teach
ers association and the Parent Teach
ers association. Tle shows will DO
especially for children.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-12-05
sAusDEas TAKES
PLACE or GOVERNOR

Colonel John r Saunders. attorney
GENERAL Of Virginia. was IN fetersnurs
easterday as the official Representative"
II the state Of Virginia at the fcc'p~
lion given General John J. Persnine
{-ofonel Saunders welcomed Genera
.sershtnr to the state and attended IN"
benqnet given the distinguished COM
'nander by the city OF Petersburg
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-12-05
Sacred Pageant Free to. the Public
AT City Auditorium At s Tonight

Tonight, at the City Auditorium.
the Episcopal Sunday schools of
Richmond will present in the form
OF sacred pageant the motives OF
the naticn- wide campaign and the
mission of the church. More than
800 persons are included In tho cast
of characters. and a choir of 200
voices vii! render a selection of
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-12-05
n -l-7ls q Z l-Iis777 93l73
.SpEEDERS

r. W. Road and David Jones.
the latter colored, we're fined $25
and costs for speeding yesterday In
police court
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-12-05

You Know Him
7 don't like to play poker with
Smith," said Brown.
Neither do t. replied Jones. "If
he loses he gets hot-headed and IL he
wins he gets cold feet"-Cincinnau
Enquirer.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-12-05
James d. Howlc

|Iiness died yesterday morning at tn
{aafdAnce Of his son. DR.. Paul w
9dwlc. f0ls West Franklin street,
Seod 4e6 years. The funeral will, be
ihis morning at the old homestead
\ efxsex county, nd the burial will
- n the family burying ground.
NJ. Howle was born in Sussex
k0ainty at Elm Shade. where he lived
NTH within a few years ago. when
y came to Richmond to live with his
-. He was married three times
knd 81 survived by two children. DIR.
ehulsW. Howlc, Of this city. and Mrs.
3e0rGe r. Booker, wife OF DIR. Booker
n thu Virginia conference.A
He was OF the old school Virginia
kcntl6man. retiring and quiet and
R0loved by ALL He always Stunned
Bubble office. but took great interest
tho Developments OF Mis- state and
III country He was a faithful menu
lar OF tho Methodist church, and for
nAny years steward and trustee.
LaSotte ". nlakeIy.
News has been received in Richmond
L tho death Of LaAfotte Marcus
IT. DlAkely died yesterday morning at
" ADVANCED age Of ninety three. He
- u frequent visitor in this city in
~ late sixties and made his home here
- while At the old Ballard and Ex-
" kkp hotel. Only very few OF tha
S6&y Richmond people who were his
0o ,aurvive him.
N eraAd- niece, Mrs, Stanley b..
slhs, 81 s$19 North Boulevard. left
~ fOr Lyons 80 sttend the fu-
[)I MI s g sS Es sSa s sss
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-12-05
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Obituary
william A. Mullan,


Funeral services for William Aloer'
MILAN. who died suddenly at 3le ksas,
cary street wednesday afternoon. VIII
= held at II o'clock this morning N
hts home, sli south Third street, the
Rev. Or. r. ClagGett Skinner. pastor
second Pa ptist church. ofticiatiHg
sbe burial will he In Hollywood.
Mr. Muilan. who was about seventy
tcars old. was fatally stricken just az
ke was descending hight Of stairs
rom the ground 10 the Basement ~
he East Cary street house. He feE
b the bottom and was reported u
have been dead when picked up.
Besides his widow. Mrs Jessie But
- NfuIlan. q native Of Spotsvivania
{ounty, who was his second wife. Mr.
fu1lan leaves FIVE children, three by
- ftrst marriage. Miss Martha Mui'
III. Mrs. r. A. Hoge and W. q. NH
y. and two by his second marriage
III J. g. Ernest and William Albert
Au1fan yy.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-12-05
~. ncncra nm Norwood.

MIS- Rfbc(NN FIN NUrWuN".
FUNERAL services for Miss Rebecca
'RHl Norwood. eighty-five wears old
vho died Tuesday in her home. los
drth Fifth street. were conducted
{eeterday morning at II o'clock IN 81
bnu,.s Episcopal church. The burial
RS In Hollywood.
| Miss Norwood Il survived by two
iasters Mrs. Helen NJ. Mordecai and
Eisr Mary Norwood. She was an
{nnt ~ John 3. Mordecai, OF this city.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-12-05

F1uneral services for Mrs. Susie V.
iinrieton, wife of w. G.. Singleton.
q IL North Twenty fifth street who
| nd TUESDAY afternoon, will be con-
Ructed this afternoon at !. o'clock.
rom Asbury Methodist church. Burial
I'm Be in Greenwood. She is sur
lived by her husband. two sons. w,
IS, Ir.. and Otto l.; one grandson.
EIbert B.. one adopted daughter.
katherine: a father. S. T. Brown;
hrco sisters. Mrs. NJ. W. Davis. Of
Eharles City county: Mrs, Alberta
3s,rner and Mrs. Maggie Jones. OF Bal
kInore, Nd. two brothers. S. r.
Srovn and Noble Brown. Of New
York
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-12-05
Mn Prank A. Dickens.

Funeral services tor Mrs. Frank A.
hackens. formerly Miss Dora Eraxton
seyltek. OF '~waterloc," in New Kent
knunfy., VIII take place this morning at
- grave In Hollywood Immediately
If{er the arrival Of the s:35 o'clock
Nm 1T Main street station. MIS-
blckens died Monday night at the
kosne OF her daughter. Mrs. Benjamin
4 Lacy. Jr.. in birmingham. Ala,
eAere abe has lived recently. Besides
- daughter she leaves one sister.
n, Alice Garlick Jones. OF New Kent,
IA two nieces. Mrs. Henry Lee Nalen-
me. OF this city, and Miss Fannie
ehurchill Braxton, of Amelia county.