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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-21
MAJOR STANLEY w. MARTIN
PASSES AWAY AT LYNCHBURG
Mas Clerk of United states Court for
Western District-Netcrnn of
TWO Wars.
ISroclal io The 'rimcs. p!snatch. /

tNI'''dl I'D ne ines p!SD3t ch.
|Major Stanley Watkins Martin. aged
|ifty-two. clerk OF the United States
court for the Western District OF Viz
ieart trouble: He was prominent IN
;hurch and Masonic circles. and for
fweniy-sevcn years had been grand
.reasurer OF the Kappa Sigma Iratcr-
htty. having been reelected AT the con
Iiare IN a6h.nStou in July, although
,bsent because OF sickness.
He was a son Of the late DR.. Charles
Martin; formerly ,p roi;esYsor At Hanp-
llnstiiuteA having been born at the
Former college.
When twenty years old his father.
lDanv!llc. died, and Major Martin WAS
(-a!!ed home when in his second year
at l:rs'nia Tech. Later. when he
reached MS majority he was named
clerk there hy the late Judge John
Paul
Ten years ago lie was made clerk
fof the district and moved 10 the head
bf the guard OF Virginia Grand Com
ri!andery OF Knights Tcmplars. and i
deacon OF Rivcrmont Presbyterian
Church.
American War IN Danvillc as a private
with Company NJ. Seventeen Virginia
after the reorGaniAation or the Wiz
Is MIA military he gradually rose 10 the
fused further promotions. At the be-
GINNING of the war with Germany.
Major Martin. then with the First Viz
Sinia, having been connected with the
Virginia National Guard rifle team, was
ordered TO Fort sill for small arms
training, Later. at Camp Mcclellan.
he organized the one hundred and
Twelfth Machine Gun Battalion. ana At
his request was returned to the first
|ba ttalion OF the one hundred and Sin
|tecnih Infantry.
With that battalion n weak heart
developed. and was reappointed Fed
lcrIl court clerk. His wife. formerly
MISS Jessie Thomas, OF Black sburs.
survives him.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-21
A PURE TABLE SYRUP
More Tempting Than Any
You Ever Tasted

Different in its rare rich Navor-in
its mellow amber coIor-in it's fine.
"cl!-bod!ed consistency-a spread that
is neither too thick nor too thin.
Domino Golden Syrup is different.
because YOU never tire OF its delicate
cane taste. Sweet, but not too sweet.
high-grade table delicacy for every
meal OF every day.
!, is fine food for the whole fam
lily. Children love it. and it is so pure
and wholesome they can cat all they
like! Try it on bread. cakes. biscuit
and waftfes--you Will like il.
There is nothing more really TEMPT
Ing and appetizing than Domino Gold
en- Syrup. You will md it in 1907.
and .5-oz cans az your Grocer's Order
some today. Domino Golden Syrup is
made by the American Sugar Refining
Company. rctiners of Domino Package
ugars-Granulatcd, Tablet. Powdered
confectioncrs'. Brown.-Adv
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-21
Fine for Skin Exposed
to Sun or Flying Dirt

These days tho face needs special
care and attention Flying dust and
dirt. tho beating sun, are severe on any
skin. Their despoiling effects are best
overcome by the application of pure
mcrcoliZed WAX. This keeps skin and
pores in "a cleanly condition, the COM
ple%ion bca utifuliy white and spotlcss
Redeemed. tanned. frcckl led and rough
encd cuticle are actually absorbed by
it One ounce Of mercolized wax. OBJ
tainable at any drugstore, is suffcie I
to completely renovate a soiIed com
nleXion. l. is used like cold cream.
allowed 10 remain on over night, and
washed Oft in the morning.
1t - simply splendid for use after a
motor trip. an afternoon at the tennis
courts or on the golf links.-Adv
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-21
NEW YORK JUDGE HOLDS
EMERGENCY STILL EXISTS
Refuses to Grant Temporary Order Re-
strninins Federal Officers From
EnfOrcinS Dry LAW.
IRy Associated Pre- SIS y

NEW YORK, August 2o-Holdin-
thGt the war emergency Stiil exists.
Federal judge Augustus y. Hand. in
ar opinion handed down today. refused
TO grant temporary order sought by
Scatcna Lawson & pcreilN. owners OF
vineyards in California. with place
OF business IN this city. to restrt in
Federal authorities here from cnforc-
ing provisions of the wartime pro-
addition act.
In asking for the order the wine
manufacturers alleged that the law
way unconstituaional for the reason
that no war emergency now exists
In his decision. Judge Hand said:
ut is plain from the terms Of the
act that among its objects is the reg
ulation Of the liquor traffic during the
period of rehabilitation. That is a
critical period. more critical In some
respects than that OF actual hosttlities -
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-21
SENATE SUSTAIMS HOUSE
IN SHORTENING DAYTIME
Repeal Of Law one of Few Instances
Where Acts Were Pissed over
Presidents Veto.
MAsH1NGrON. Anrnst % :

WASHINGTON. August oO.-Repeal
|of the daylight savings act WAS ac-
Ito sustain the House in passing the
repeal measure over President Will
sons veto. The vote was 81 TO 10
The repeal Of the law which now
takes its place among the very few
which have been passed over a presi-
Dental veto becomes effective after
the clocks are turned back to norma |
in October. 1t will 80 down in legisln-
Tive history AS one of the very few
measures which have twice been
vetoed by President and became 4
law after All by the vote of more
,han two-thi7ds in both Houses Of
,tNonPreSs.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-21
Gets Letter from Germany

DANNILLr'. August 2U.-Alrs Annie
NodcTer, "A native OF Germany. and
VIE OF Joseph Nodcrer. "A loca! baker
yesterday received her frs; unccn-
sored .ctter from Germany since the
war began. The letter Was written
BY her sister and describes in an in
inmate Way existing conditions at
W ldshuh am Rein. Mrs Theodore
Pcrhoter the writer, states that the
people OF Germany are looking to
America for toodstufs until the
ruin Wrough, by the war can be re-
paired and until the country is once
more put upon productive basis
Mueh suffering exists and fats and
meats are procurab!c only in small
quanii;ics: nc prices asked being
quite prohibitive for the poor. But
ter IN Berlin is bringing 81 4 pound
'FcSh meat g and can be had only
once weekly and at the rate OF a
quarter OF pound per capita Lard
Is listed al So pound this being
Limited 10 half pound monthly per
mead. Chickens and eggs are 50 scarce
tina; only Tic rich can afford them In
The Tura! districts almost similar con-
ditions prevail. Vegetables and pota
toes arc available but there is little
meal Practically every sort OF food in
Germany today, the writer SAYS is
available only on the presentation OF
ration cards. Mr.. and Mrs Nodcr.r
are preparing & large box Of catabics
which VII! he promptly sent 10 Ger
many
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-21
FOR b|L|OUSNESS
TAKE A CALOTAb
THE Nausealess CalOmel Tablet
! That Does the Work Without
the Slightest UnpIeasantness.

| Ask your doctor and he will tell you
THAT calomel is the best and only sure
remedy for lazy liver. biliousneSs, in
digestion and constipation. Now that
la II of its unpleasant qualities have been
tabs, is the easiest and most pleasant
LOT all laXativcs to take. One tablet at
bedtime. with "a swallow of water
that's all No taste. no gripping nor
ply hne.--livc. wide-awake, energetic,
|strong and with hearty appetite for
breakfast. Lat what you want and go
about your work.--no danger.
fsealed pa ckagcs, price thlrty-hve cents.
So sure. and delightful that your drug
gist offers your money back as a guar
antce that you will DO perfectly de-
lighted with Calotabs.-Adv.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-21
SEEKING WAYS AND MEANS
OF MEETING PEACE TERMS
German National Assembly Is Consid-
criuE Methods for RuisInS
Required Funds.
IRy Associatcd Press. l

BERLIN Angus. Ca bill prov;d-
inS ways and means for carving out
N" peace terms was presented before
the National Assembly a. Weinars yes
terday. with the approval of the i'm
pcTIal council
IL is T. far-reachinS measure. the
purpose OF which Is to set definite
limits on and establish control OF all
sorts Of activities III commerce, finance
ana industries bearing on the means
Of meeting the responsibilities laid
upon Germany by the conditions of
peace.
II empowers the government. for
instance, 10 demand and enforce in
duStrial, mercantile and forest work
closely concerned with the work OF
paying indcmnities. The government is
authorized to demand information
about WAGES and material. and may in
sp"ct the books, papers and business
documents Of firms IS we'll as fix
prices. adjust labor conditions and su-
pcrNisc the efficiency OF Industrial
equipment. 1t also imposes penalties
up 10 three yca.s' Imprisonment and
. fine OF $4,000 marks for illegal pay
mcnts Of money.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-21
SORES, HUNORS
AND SKIN ERUPTIONS
Arc CnuScd by Impure or Bad Blood.
Internal Treatment ia Necessary.

There are great many conditions
OF poor health caused by bad blood
These disorders are evidenced hy skin
eruptions, swelling OF the glands or
joints, falling hair and sores on diff
fercnt parts of the face, limbs or body.
While it is bad enough to be sick
such troubles are continual source
of embarrassment ana annoya nee.
You can alleviate these troubles
caused by impure or bad blood by TAX
nag Prescription C-2"23. a blood puri-
fer of merit. The medicinal ingredi-
ents which arc used in its manufac-
turc are so proportioncd and combined
as to go directly TO the seat of the
trouble. sweep out the impurities and
purify the blood, that one great ncces.
sity of a healthy body.
Prescription C-2223 contains no mer-
curry. ohum, morphine. choral or
strychninc: it WAS originally the pre-
scription Of Il prominent phyician, used
in his practice in the treatment of con-
ditions due to impure blood. Ii any
one doubts the merit of the mmedicinal
ingredients used, the manufa cturers
will gladly furnish this information to
their family physician.
Prescription Gags can be found at
all good drug stores for sl.5O a bot
tie: or the manufacturers will send
prepaid on receipt of price. Write the
C-22o3 Laboratory, Memphis, Tenn, for
free literature
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-21
VIRGINIA APPLES WIN
PRzEsAT FRUIT SHOW
Albemarlc Pippin Captures Firs
Honors, While Grimes Golden
Takes Two Awards.
UNCENsoRED LETTER ARRIVES
Danvillc Woman Hears From Rcla-
tives Describing Conditions In
Gcrmnny-Othcr News Notes From
Points i'm State.

BLACkSBURG. August 2o--R T.
Marshall. lior,iculturist OF the Exten-
sion Division. who has charge OF the
exhibit Of apples from Virginia at The
international Apple Shippers Coz
vention at Milwaukee. Wis, reports
that the swccpstakc prize was won by
w. >. Teator, OF the Hudson River
Valley. y y: Virginia exhibit, which
is part Of group 3, won the second
prize Of TINS group, and Pennsylvania
won the hrst prize. and the Virginia
Fruit Growers. Inc. third prize. In
ADDITION 10 the swcepstakc prize and
the prizes given in each of the four
groups, thcrG arc special single plate
classes. four in number. These parallel
TN" territorial grouping to which the
sweepstakes prize is awarded. In these
classes Virginia won iirst and second
prizes on Albemarlc Pippin, Mrs. Min
ME \" Gentry. of croZet, Va. winning
hrst prize and the Rose Cliff Orchard
OF WayresDorc. second prize. First and
second prize on Grimes Golden. first
prize to the MI. Brook Orchard of
salem, Va and second 20 w a. Me
comb, Of stanton. Va. First and second
prize on wincSaps, first 10 Rose Cliff
orchard. Wayncsboro. and second TO
w y. McConb. of stanton. Va. First
and second on Stayman Wincsap. irst
prize TO Il. {. Moornaw, Jr.. Birbar. Va.
and second TO +. $. Purcell. Greenwood.
Va. Second prize on York Imperial to
H. r Byrd, Winchester, Va. and second
on Williams, 70 Boyd Brothers, Of
Roanoke, Va. Thirty-four Virginia
fruit growers contributed TO the show
ana 800 plates were exhibited.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-21
Dnn,ilIc Scll. surnr.

DANNil.LE. August 2O.-Danvilie's
carload OF sugar bought by the Mayors
purchasing committee ten days ago
from the Sugar Equalization Board in
New York. arrived in Danvillc this
morning and was put on sale late this
afternoon at cost OF and half
cents per pound. The shipment. 10000
pounds In all arrived on the local yards
at about o'clock and the Mayors
purchasing committee at once met TO
decide on the best means of putting
II before the public. Several local mcr-
chants made offers TO sell it. charging
a slight overhead cost. One depart
mcnt store offered to undertake the
sale free of charge and this proposit 10 n
Was readily accepted.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-21
Presented with Mn,on,c ,h.r,,

LfHCiBURG. August @n-Earl T.
ocay who has been made agent for the
Southern railway system at Charles
ton, ;. G, and VINO Is TO begin work
there September l. was last night pre-
scented with "A handsome Masonic watch
charm by former associates a, the
freight station here. The charm in
cludcs the cmblems OF the Blue Lodge.
ROYAL Arch Lodge knights Tempiar,
ShI!htr ana Scottish E!tc Lodges MIR
has for twcnt! years been Connected
With the Southern Railway here. and
during the two years \. :. Burnhain
was IN France with the army was
agent here. Mr.. Scay VIII lie accom-
panied 10 Charleston by Mrs. Scay
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-21

LfNCIBtRG. August Gothic as
sessment Of municipal taxes for The
present year, just completed by Com
missioner Taylor. show an increase of
sl9.G0l.?0 over the 1918 assessment,
despite An anticipated shrinkage be-
cause OF expected losses on intangi-
bles The total tax is stS7.3Sl.35 for
the year. CapitationS, show a decrease
OF twenty-five, although the whites
Increased siNty-six. The shrinkagc in
negroes is due TO their leaving the city.
Since that many soldiers have returned
who have not been assessed for the
year.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-21
Injunction I. h,kcd.

Vein Pocahontas Coal Company has
instituted suit in the Federal District
Court here against the &. l.. Ritter
Lumber Company, in which an injunc-
ton is sought TO prevent the defendant
company from building a lumber
tramWay over the plaintiffs property
in Buchanan County.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-21

DANNlLLE. August 2O-Dr w r.
Cation OF tho state Board OF Health
has been invited by the city health
officer to como a: once TO Luck, own
q nearby colorcd community to take
charge OF tho typhoid situation there
Three cases have been reported DR.
Cation. with two assistants. is carrying
out gears campaign in Pit;sylvania
County, the cost being borne by the
county authorities. the State and the
Rockefeller board jointly. DIR. r. w.
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\Orthen-Itlgrs.

| Mrs. Frances Iiundly Riggs of 22O7
k!est Grace Street. announces the mar
lag OF her daughter. Frances Big
4tait fiSSs. 20 Blair Harrison Northern.
nc ceremony having taken place Au-
Eust 10 The Rev T.. r. McI'adcn. u.
~, o!ficiatcd. Mr.. and Mrs. Northern
EIli Le a, home AT 22o7 West Grace
ttrcet. after September !
)n Motor Trip.
Mr. and Mrs. w. r. Northen. their
I'oii. Norton Miss Margaret Northe
Iln MISS Katherine Minor, of Three
mont Road. Mr.. and N-s. Creed Davis
|,hd FAMILY of North Boulc ward, Mr.. aud
+Mrs. II. L. Wilkinson, or Floyd Avenue.
{ire motoring TO Atlantic C.,v and
'tmer northern points
me party left kichmond Monda
{NOrnlnE, Tor the North.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-21

HEATHSNlLL August 2O.-lt is
currently reported that Allen +. Hat
ton. OF Ed"ardsvillc. will oppose r. II.
Democra Tie pas,v for hcin1nce OF Inc
OF North un berLind County. Mr.. Hat
ton running on an independent ticket.
II is rumorcd there may be indie
pendent candidates for other Offices.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-21
Soldier Reached Berlin.

NASHVILLE. august 2o.-Sergeant
soldier who got 10 Berlin during the
world war arrived in New York last
night. according 20 advices received
here today. He left here with Com
pany g. one Hundred and sixteenth
Infantry, and was transferred after
The signing OF the armisticc and was
detailed 70 Berlin TO assist in guarding
KuasIan prisoners OF var.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-21
Ordered to Remit Sentences.

BY Associated Press.
WASHlNGTO%. August 20.--Com-
handing officers Of the ports of en-
barkation today were authorized to re-
Of garrison prisoners received by
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-21
ioclnI ind Personal.

i invitations have been received here
rom Mrs. Bcrnice Woodward Wicker
Or. H. Wallace Blarton. of Rich
nond; the ceremony TO take place on
uGsday evening. September .. "a;
CLOCK IN the First Presbyterian
|Ihurch at Lockport. y. Y.
u IT blanton ~ a son of DR. and Mrs.
a. Blanton. of 800 West Grace street,
ltho following IL wedding Journey he
ma his bride Will make their home
II Richmond.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-21
Few Goods Sold.

NcHBURG, August 20-The par
cells post sale OF army surplus food
orders having becr placed UP to today
Tor This food This is dos btlcss due
food has just been received hero for
local sale.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-21
Stomach ills

permanently disappear after drinkin.
the celebrated Shivar Mineral Water.
Positively guaranteed by money back
offer. Tastes fine; costs trifie. De-
ltvered anywhere by our Richmond
agents, Spence Nunnamaker Co. Phone
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-21

Company. OF LynchburS, has been
awarded tho contract for the construc-
tion OF an incincrator plant for Wins
ton Salem. y. &. The plant is to cost
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-21
S OCI Z :. T Z
Dance nj High School.

| lie IatrIOtic Society OF the John
|narshall High School will give Il
lance at the school this evening. from
f:oo to IL o'clock. This dance is for
he benefit of the memorial tablet 10
Pc erected in honor of the John Mar
1'hali men who gave their lives in the
+.ar
Many alumni and their friends will
Ge present and an orchestra will play
or tho dancing
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-21
[tctnrn To- nichmond

|. Miss Bess j. Gallagher and Miss
|'oSaDhinc NJ. KAN. have returned 10
he.r homes i'm Richmond after "a stay
i strerai weeks in the North They
kislled IN Philadelphia. Paterson. " J.,
0sew York CITY. Atlantic city, Wash
Egton and Norfolk
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-21

Garrett has assurances that the state
ohicial viii visit Lucktown without
further delay.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-21

them In all cases where the onense
had been Il minor ono, or the sentence
Imposed had been three manths or
less.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-21

VIII Build Incincrator,
ITNCHBtRG. VA. August on-Th.
Southern Machinery and E.ouipmnn,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-11-09
URGE TELEGRAPH ROAD
Be IMPROVED BY STATE
Petitioners Ask Highway Commits
sion to Reconsider Selection OF
Negro FOOt-ChildcSburg Route.
CLAIM SAVING OF ss12,5oo
Advocates of New Plan Declare
Change Would Mean Shorter Route
and Less ENpcnsc-Aslllnnd anu
boswell Citizens Interested.

Declaring chat the use of the old
Telegraph Road as the State highway
from Yellow Tavern 70 Frederick sbu =
instead of the Negro Foot -Childcsburg
route would effect saving of S3l2.5OG
n construction cost. be twclvc and 4
half miles shorter and cheaper to keep
III repair, citizens along the Tel graph
Road and in Ashland. through which
II passes. are appealing to nighw iy
Commissioners Coleman and the newly
appointed highway commission TO re
consider their action in choosing the
Negro Foot -Childcsburg route for in
corporation into the highway system.
Meetings of citizens have been held at
boswell and Ashland in behalf OF the
new route.
Accompanying the petition for tha
change, which has been drawn up n
detail setting forth the advantages
which are claimed for tn. Telegraph
Road, Il map OF the territory on L
large scale has been prepared and scht
TO Commissioner Coleman and mem
bcrs of the highway commission After
its organ eaton meeting on November
/. the commission adjourned to await
the call of MIR. Coleman.
II is not know when the second meet
ing will he called, but the selection Of
routes will be the principal top.c and
at that time the claims OF the advo-
Gates of the Telegraph route may b.
laid before the body. Henry Beck.
OF Richmond, commissioner from the
Underwater section Of the state. dcclar i
Yesterday that he had heard more
agitation over the adoption of thc
rch graph Road from Yellow Tavern
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-11-09
as being tight listed and as refusing

rs being tight-flstcd and as refusing
10 pay his labor a living wage and not
providing comfortable living quarters.
lie will plead guilty to both these
charges. ana tell you that he has los,
ms best labor and even his sons on
account OF this, but Will tell YOU that
II cannot be helped. The truth of the
matter Is that the average farmer does
not receive an income from his farm
commensurate with what Is received bv
men IN other occupations with equal
preparation, industry and Investment.
Ignorant allen miners, who can hardly
SPEAK the English language often
MAKE TWO or three times as much per
uaE az the average farmer.
IL is true that the farmers have made
more In the last two or three years
than they have ever done before. but
most OF them have made their money
by working long hours. The farmer
mas not struck for six or eight hour
day and for higher wages. but has bent
every energy to produce as much as
possible.
The best farmers say now that their
greatest present need is Organization
organization 10 secure the cooperation
OF ali associated effort and individual
influence on behalf OF generally ac-
cepted plan or program for improving
the community at all points. and not
ORGANIZATIONS for lighting other classes
OF people. There are those who pro-
less to believe that the farmer on
account of his isolation. will never be
abie 70 form an effective organization,
but close students of farm problems
ana farm life know this is not true
Farmers VIII organize whenever there
Is real necessity for organization
This is shown by the rapid increSsn
in the number OF farm organizations
during the past year.