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The daily progressive-miner., 1919-03-08
MISS cHAFFiN BACK

Miss Minna c. Chaffin. graduate nurse, who has been released from the Rcd Cross service at Vancouver Ear. acks, arrived last evening on the Princess Mary, and %iIl take up her duties at pr. Myers office, where she was employed before entering the service last September. Mrs. strench has been replacing ~her in Dr. Myers office.
The daily progressive-miner., 1919-03-08
BELGIAN POET
 MARRIES GIRL

NICE, France, March 3.-Divorced 5y his first wife 2 short time ago, Marice MaterIinck, Belgian poet and rlaywriaht, today married Mile Renne p7hoa. an actress thirty years young CT than himself. He is 57.
 Materiinck was born in Ghent, Flanders, in 1862, and was the foremost representative q the school calling itself "Yourg Reipium." Among his works are tne dfanas. "The Blind, ' "The Intruder" Princess Maleine," also a volume of verse and essays. He is known in America chiefly for his a!ieccrical play, "The Rluebird."
The daily progressive-miner., 1919-03-08
CANADA MAY ADOPT RIGID LAW FOR
 ALIEN IMMIGRANTS

OTTAWA, Mar. e.-A resolution
 oVidina that the immigration laws ] 'lT Canada be amended prohibiting Ter twenty years the entry into Can ada Of all persons of enemy origin who have been interned in Canada or any es'-ed country or guilty of conduct sopsrdizire the well being of the AL lies. "il be introduced in the House of Commons shortly by H. H. Stevens, member for Vancouver, B. c.
The daily progressive-miner., 1919-03-08
NAVAL OFFICERS
 GET FREE COURSES

WASHINGTON, D. C., March 8. - lieutanants who were promoted dur Ing the war, before they had time to complete the usual courses of study which precedes promotion from the rank of midshipman, have been sent to Cambridge for six months study at the University. lt is the first time tha: the admiralty has made such a provision as ttis for naval officers.
The daily progressive-miner., 1919-03-08
HAS AMPLE FUNDS TO
 RUN ROADS
War Finance Corporation Has $337,OOO, ,OOO To
 Tide Business Over

WASHINGTON, D. C., Mar 8. The fact that the War Finance Corpora 1ion has three hundred and thirty-sev- en million dollars o1 hand and the full 1o'Far to expend this credit, means th7t the railways can be tided over ud that President Wilson has no idea of calling a. extra session day earl fer than he had planned, it was learned
 or an official source today.
The daily progressive-miner., 1919-03-08
AMERICAFILES CLAIM FOR
 DAMAGES
Want Damages From Ger.
 many-Austria For h. juries From U-Boats

WASHINGTON, D. e., Mar. 8.-The State Department today announced that American citizens have filed claims here agaregating seven hun dred and fifty million dollars, against Germany and Austria. Practically all the claims are ,lor injuries sustained through submarine warfare and other Hun atrocities.
The daily progressive-miner., 1919-03-08
CABIN OF LOST
 STEAMER FOUND

PORT OXFORD, Ore, Feb. 27. "A ships cabin bearing the name of the steamer George Loomis was found yesterday cn the beach near here. This is believed to be the first defin ise indication that the oil tanker which disappeared several weeks ago during -he storm of the Oregon coast was wreeked with he loss of all on board. Olympia Daily Record.
The daily progressive-miner., 1919-03-08
MRe' WIMBLEDON
 DIES OF "FLU'

LONDON, Eng, Mar. S.-The death occurred today of Mrs. Alice Wheeldon, plotteT against the life of Premier Lloyd George, who was sentenced to ten years Imprisonment in 1917. She was later released on account of ill health. Influenza caused her death.
The daily progressive-miner., 1919-03-08
CANADIAN MUNlTI0N
 WORKERS TO RETURN

LONDON, March s.-All possible steps are being taken to expedite the return Of Canadian munition workers who were brought to England and who have now been out of work for the past two months. There are about 2,C0o here now.
The daily progressive-miner., 1919-03-08

LAFAYETTE, Ind, Mar. s.cJackson Wise, member of the Fortieth h. diana Volunteers of the Civil War has iuss had bullet removed from his foot which has been there for figty- six years or to be exact since the battle of Stone River. 1t never both cred him until now.
The daily progressive-miner., 1919-03-08
RETURN FROM SEATTLE

Mir. Nj. A. eussanch returned from Seattle last night where he accompan. jed his little daughter for the purpose of having her eyes treated. The eatment vas very successful, be re- ports.
The daily progressive-miner., 1919-03-08

CAMP MILLS, N. Y. March 8. ---- Damages amounting to $1oo,ooo result ed here with the destruction by fire of the Camp Mills garage and fifty au- tomobiIes. About fifteen officers cars were hurned and thirty-fiVe auto trucks. The other camp buildings were threatened by the frequent gaso- line explosions, but no other damage resulted.
The daily progressive-miner., 1919-03-08
ALONG THE WATERFRONT

The haiibut boats Olympic. Demo cratic, johanna, Magnehei, Flattery, Atlas and HiIda have cleared for sea fisheries this week. The Einar Beyel took cargo of fresh fish to Seattle for the Ripley Fish Company.
The daily progressive-miner., 1919-03-08

CoeLENZ. Germany. March e.-Re- fore the war. Coblenz, now the head auartsrs Of the army of occupation, had scores of church bells and all but a.se Of them were taken by the Ger n-sns to be turned into munitions of war,
The daily progressive-miner., 1919-03-08
DANISH CABINET
 HAS RESIGNED

LONDON, Mar. s.-As the result of complicated political situation existing in Denmark, the whole Danish cabinet has resigned in body It is believed that the Social Democrats will try to 2toi5sh the landsing Or the senate.
The daily progressive-miner., 1919-03-08

MEXICO CITY, Mar. e.-Ample li- berty will be extended all Protestant ministers an mission workers who come to Mexico, President Carranza informed meeting of protestant church representatives.
The daily progressive-miner., 1919-03-08
REFUSES PENSION

OTTAWA, Mar. S.-Lady Laurief has declined to accept the pension of felsd here by the Canadian govern ment, on the grounds that she is al ready in comfortable if not opulent circumstances
The daily progressive-miner., 1919-03-08
SHIN WHEN LEADER THREATENS REPRISAL
Huns Refuse to Live LID to Their Contract Agreement
MAY BE NEXT
 U, s, AMBASSADOR

LONDON, Mar. 8.-Herbert A. l.. Fisher, president of the Board of Edu- cation, has been mentioned as the probable next British .Ambassador to the United States.
The daily progressive-miner., 1919-03-08
BABY GIRL ARRIVES

4 baby daughter vas born to Mir. md Mrs. Gordon Williams, of Metla- Eatis on Thursday, March 6. Mrs. VII 4tanis is a sister of Patrick verney of the Miner office, who is proud uncle. :
The daily progressive-miner., 1919-03-08
RESULT OF VOTE
 ANNOUNCED TONIGHT

SEATTLE, Mar. s.--The result of the referendum vote of the unions on the question of the return of the striking shipyards workers to work will be announced tonight, it was re- ported from the Central Labor Union headquarters today.
The daily progressive-miner., 1919-03-08
QUEEN OF ITALY
 RETURNS TO ROME

PARIS, Mar. s.-Queen Helena of Italy, who has been visiting her fath- CT tho King cf Montenegro here, left for itaiy wish her daughters yester- day.
The daily progressive-miner., 1919-03-08
Notice To The PuhIic

A dog catcher has been hired and 2 suitable pound has been arraneed for. and the dog or Ginance wiif be enforced com n'encing Monday March 10. Sc take care of your dogs before if is too late.
 = D. W. Hunt, Acting Chairman of the Council
The daily progressive-miner., 1919-03-08
MRS. LEONARD RETURNS

Mrs. Arthur ?. Leonard, of Union Bay arrived from the south last even. ing on the Princess Mary and is a guest at the stedman Hotel.
The daily progressive-miner., 1919-03-08

OTTAWA, c5aiada, March s.-Sir
 C, Lou9heed informed rhe senate today that the number Of men raised under the Military Service Act in Canada totalled s3,355.
The daily progressive-miner., 1919-03-08

The registrant who sent back a blank qestionnaire missed an oppor- tunity to learn a great deal about himself and his affairs.
The daily progressive-miner., 1919-03-08
MOVEMENTS 0F BOATS
Scufs haurI--.

Northwestern Sunday f0 9 r4. City Of Seattle Saturday. Prt cess Mary Tuesday. Norf;ihound-
 Alaska Sunday.
The daily progressive-miner., 1919-03-08

Soon we should hear the real truth about how that Belgian paper was published so regularly during all the yoats of German occupation.
The daily progressive-miner., 1919-03-08

The trip of those U-boats to give themselves up to the British was in no sense joy ride.
The daily progressive-miner., 1919-03-08
IN CHARGE OF
 WiNsToN's MARKET

Mr. Jack Barbour, of the Liberty ThaatFc. has accepted the position of ranaaer of the Winston'e Meat and Fish Market and started work today.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-02-09
TIMELY BULLETINS
ARE NOW AVAILABLE

The following bulletins on subjects
a. interest to the farmer and home
keeper may be had by addressing the
Director OF the Extension Division.
Blacksburg. Virginia A list OF al
Available publications OF the Exten-
don Division will be sent on request
Bulletin No. %. ''Hotbeds and Cold
Frames for the Home Garden. by h
y. Marshall, Horticul,urist and G.
Woolsey, assistant horticulturist
Bulletin No. 30. Wheat" by K. r
ing Seed Corn" by T. r. Hodgson-
agronomist-
Bulletin No. 20. planting the
Garden" by R e, Marshall. horticul-
tursst, ana c. Woolsey, assistant hor-
ticulturist
Bulletin No. 30. Wheat by e r
Hodgson. agronomtst
Bulletin No. 81. DIRECTORY Of vir-
EfntA Breeders Of Purebred Live
stock by Morton 0. Cooper. Animal
Husbandmau of Extension Division.
and r. f.. Hunt. Professor OF Anical
Husbandry. ". p. I.
Bulletin No. ss. How to Save
Sugar" by Grace Townley. Specialist
In Home Economics
Bulletin No. a. Grape Culture"
by r. Y. Marshall. Horticulturist
Bulletin No. SIS. Control OF Ro-
dents in the Orchard" By c. Woolsey.
assistant horticu, urist-
Bulletin No. s.. strawberry Gull
ture," by c. woolsey. assistant horu-
cuIturtst-
bulletin No. 20. 's.asus Of Com
rsrclai Apnie Growing In Virginia.
By II. II. Marshall. horttcuiturisf.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-02-09
5000 EMPLOYERS ARE
UNDER LIABILITY ACT

gcms idea OF the volume OF work
confronting the Industrial commtssio n
of Virginia can be gained from prelim-
inAry figures just given out by the
commission with reference 30 the num-
Der Of employers and ctnp ioycs cover
"a by the workInen's com ape asation act.
The records show that over 1000
employers Of the state have already
complied with the provisions OF the act
and given notice of insurance OF their
compensation liability in accordance
With the law. These figures do not
include the state and it's political sub
djvigions which are also covered by
the terms OF the act
Reflections of the act have been
uegiiEfble. only sixteen employers In
the entire state. most OF these with
emily a small number OF employees, bsv-
Ing elected not TO operate under the
1 oct Rejection of the act on the part
IL the employer is conditioned upon
hts being deprived or the usual com
mon law defenses
The commission has no means mt the
preSent time of ascertaining the exact
number OF employees. who are thus
brought under the act Judging. how
ever. from payrollsr and other reliable
fudications II ts safe to say that the
law includes in Its operation 350, zoo
nicyes In the state have exercised the
right OF election not to operate under
Che oct.
Measured by the Industrial accident
experience OF other states. the forego-
tnr figures indicate total of $1,000
Or more Industrial accidents annually
- this state. or which about 1000 will
prcduce disability OF sufficient length
to require compensation under the
law. The latter must all come before
the Industrial commission either for
approval Of agreements between en-
pioyer and employe or for direct hear
ing and adjustment.
T'he commission is endeavorinr In
every way to acQuaint employers and
employees with the provisions of the
lei and to induce them to take a per-
sonal interest in accidents and acct
dent prevention, having placed bulle-
fius and other literature in the hands
81 every employer complying with the
conditions OF the law, and having sent
out over $4,000 copies OF It's special
bulletin for employees.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-02-09
FORMER COMMISSIONER
SUES CITY FOR BACK PAY

Former Com m .ssioner Graham y.
Hohson has filed notice OF suit against
the city for one months pay as nam
Der OF the administrative board,
claiming that the sum OF $4ls.s6 ia
due him for the month OF January
In his notice, which was filed BY Fl
C. FOXES and J. r. Bethel. his coun
sci Mr.. Hobson claims that he wal
duly elected by the Ieopie OF Rich
mond for specified term, and that
he has one year coming to him The
office was abolished on January LIST.
and Mr. Hobson. claimed he cannot
be deprived Of his pay. enters the
suit On February sTth a motive OF
motion for Judgment Will be made
before Judge Scott OF the city circuit
court, In which court the suit Is
brought
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-02-09
JOHN N. MARVIN DEAN At
!. TABERNACLE BAPTIST

The Tabernacle Baptist church has
secured the services Of DR.. John Mar
vim Dean. formerly pastor Of the Sec
ond Baplist church, Chicago. as stat
ed supply for the next month or six
weeks.
DR.. Dean Is one OF the leading Bap-
tist ministers Of the North. He was
BOT only pastor OF. the great Second
rssrsa = Shissg 81 hs5 LEAD .s shs sog-
nois ihNsSSSssss,taaE TIC ssossta=e : sEaa ssxt
Theological seminary, and for the past
i've Or six years has been president OF
that institution.
He resigned his pastorate and gave
up the presidency OF the seminary to
do general evangclistic work. but for
the past twelve months has been a
chaplain in the army. For the gree ter
part of this umo he was station ed on
the Pacific coast. but for the past few
months was stationed at Camp Lee.
After receiving his discharge from
the army he gave several weeks of
efficient work to the Armenian relief
campaign Of this city. and travelled
throughout Virginia in tho interest OF
this cause.
DR.. Dean In considered ono Of the
strongest preachers in the Baptist
denomination. He will preach morn
ing at ii O'Clock and also 1t p. NJ.
He will conduct the mid-week services
and render any pastoral assistance
that may be needed during his stay
! here. II IL exceedingly fortunate that
the church has secured q man Of such
fine culture and conservation. combin-
ed with unusually fine evangelistic
gifts TO work In the city during the
period of the Sunday evangelisuc cam
patgn-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-02-09

Picture shows are being put on IN
france without cameras. scencrv or
any Of the necessary properties. ac-
cording to the report of Miss Amy
Gordon Of Los Angeles. California, Y.
W. c. A.. secretary at g. nurses club
IN Base hospital.
Having no dim or camera the
nurves at Rase decided to put
"a ! living picture show and in
yited = group of nurses from a near
~ hospital to be the audience. 1t
rs i real thriller. one OF the wild
"a wooIly west variety, with buck
lar bronchoes and wild rides on
6room and mop horses.
EYmaginAtion supplied tho scenery
-.sifh the exception OF placards which
Announced 1.-THE SUM- when It was
~sDposed to be shining, or ''cactf."
Vhen tho cow-punchers rode across
fkn de~crt
Countess yacaregca Of Roumania,
40 had been talking to the nurses
cseonditions IN the German court at
- time she was lady-in waiting to
~ oueen 81 Roumania, was ths most
a1a1s - ~ ~ ksasafA
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-02-09
U. 5. BOYS WORKING
RESERVE GETS BUSY

County Agent w. L Kirby took 4
party down to Fairfield local from
Richmond Thursday night, consisting
OF State Secretary George II. Eowiea,
District Agent J. w. Quisenberry. ).
A. Chiidrey and c. w. Mason. About
fifty farmers were present and after
styong, addgesses. by MI, .BoYles and
eHars ~ar,r-svsrry, Srne rs,ttr,n,S 1hrmerh
Sgames ehz xE:aa2 Me sGs<. ~. x .4.sS
J. w. Barnes. II. w ellis, William AK
sell. Edmond Christian and others.
Mr.. Portner. of vartna. discussed the
Henrico county mutual nre Insurance.
and much interest was expressed In
this phase of the union cooperation.
Mr.. Bowles stated that from appear
anees he expected very great increase
in the strength and effectiveness of
the Henrico County union thia comm y
year.
H w. Wells. associate director
United States bays working reserve
and chief of the section of education.
made short trip to the city on Thurs
day for a conference with Albert w.
Hill and J. c. Harwood In regard to
plans for introducing the boys' work
ing reserve training methods In the
Richmond schools. and opening UP the
opportunities OF the reserve to the boys
OF Richmond
At the Virginia headquarters of the
reserve. 8 North Sixth street Mr.. Mason
stated that he had number Of applf.
cations for boys on Ole at from SIS to
$40 per month and board and lodging.
Mr.. Mason also stated that he had
placed two boys IN Henrico county. and
that he had had no difficulty in hndin 9
them satisfactory positions within
twenty four hours after receiving their
application.
w. L. Kirby, county agent for Hen
rico, has announced that a small group
of men have already signifed their In
tcntion TO go TO the tractor school to
be held February 10 TO 10. inclusive, ri
Roanoke under the direction OF the ex-
tension division OF tho Virginia Poly
techric institute.
This party will leave for Roanoke al
10 o'clock tonight. and II ts hoped that
before that time a number of other
farmers can arrange to take ADVANTAGE
of this unusually valuable opportunity
to see the various makes OF tractors AT
work. and learn some OF the fine points
In operating them
Full information can be obtained
from W. l. Kirby, county agent. or C.
w. Mason. assistant federal state al
rector of the United States boys
working reserve. who viii conduct the
party to Roanoke,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-02-09

Now York. Feb. S.--CoIonel Theo-
dore Roosevelt's old place as contri-
buttng editor OF the Metropolitan
magazine has been offered to Major
Leonard Wood. lifelong friend OF the
late ex-president. Whether the gem
eral will accept, has not yet been de-
nnnely determined. Confirmation of
The offer was obtained from Henry I.
Whighasn. editor and published of the
magazine. He added that General
Wood already had written an article
for the Metropolitan. dealing with ma
ttonal servfca. which will appear in
the April number. He lie preparing
two other articles dealing with sim Tia r
topics.
Mr., Whfgham said that AS far as he
knew there Was no suggestion Of Gem
eral Wood leaving the military SER
vice.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-02-09
PROGRAM IS READY
FOR Y. v. c. A. Drive

II Virginia fails to contrinda the
In the million-dcllar drive II the Young
Womens Christian associa Ion. her de-
ltnquency assuredly will NOT be due 70
lack Of organization, as the women In
every county of tho commonwealth
have been lined up for the drive.
: Under the direction of the officers
y5-1-,wN n E11 - y -.
STATE has hesn etvided. ~, into diss,tcta
and over each OF these a focal chair
man presides. The district chairmen
IN turn have the assistance OF city and
town chairmen.
Mrs. r.. y. McCabe, of Richmond, Is
the official head of the campaign In
Virginia and among the district chair
men are the following: Mrs r. Tate
Irvine. Big stone Gap; Mrs. Fulton
Kegley, Bland; Mrs. r.. X. Temple, Roa-
roke. Miss Ruth Harding. Charlotte;
Mrs. W. T. Yancey. Bedford: Mrs.
Thomas Kyle. Mlddiebrook; Miss Clara
Bell Davis, University Of Virginia.
Mrs. Harry r. Cation. Alexandria: Mrs.
W. d. Carter. Fredericksburg. and
Misc Minnie Y. Rice, Farmville.
In Richmond the campaign Is under
the Immediate leadership OF brs'
Shields Bishop, who 10 serving as chair
man. while Mrs c. o. Snville is acting
~ treasurer
The work Of soliciting VIII begin In
earnest all over the state on Monday.
February 10, and will continue until
February II or possibly n week longer
IN some communities where delay In
organization has been experienced.
This city is asked to give $500. OF
which 1880 will go for field and ma
tionalsupport. and the balance for
tr fhA To-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-02-09
The Inadequacy Of Fines.

City Judge Bleakiey. Of the CITY
Court at YonSers. ". T.. has taken .
positive stand I'm favor Of AL SEN
fences rather than fines for women
arrested for public immortality.
Speaking to a number OF women re-
Gently brought before him, he said:
Tho police of the city are endeavor-
ing to suppress the evil With such
a policy am In hearty accord.
ITO my mind, fire in cases Of
this character partakes OF q license
TO continue the acts charged. That
you may realize that you cannot carry
on this kind of work ia this sssy you
S> rcsa,.. :s- rs.-zg., - -e- s... ~, .',ree
.esa.es3s.t- : In ~ fE.,sise ltSs y. -,
1T liz to be regretted that no FAR
the authorities have been unable to
obtain evidence to convict the own
ers OF places encouraging such traf-
fic-"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-02-09
THEY we're Y: SEVEN, AND /
THEY I0IED 40 QIs.I

Somewhere IN this. old world. no
farther from Richmond than a bun
could be thrown by the tSii, are seven
men who have made a pilgrimage to
shrine. but who sulk In the shad :
ows today and nurse their heavy
hearth They do not curse the shrine
for its bounteousness was not lack
Ing. Nor do they rsvile, the journey
s.s.s pe4..s<.e' -sss<.iS <aA =. w.. *, -
wisps of. the promised 10y that
they felt as they went their way.
But their path was beset by evil
ways, and the fruits OF their crusade
turned bitter in their mouths. It IN n
story of despair for them, an empty
story yet one full with remorseful
"Reminiscences. These seven men Sc,
ont from Baltimore. and came down
the Chesapeake the boat that
plies regularly along the bay. The
bark tied up at the West Point
docks. and our seven men prepared
TO disenbark. But as they stood
upon the deck. with impatient eager
ness cycling, the deck hands who
made the gang plank fast, their ewes
wandered down to the crowd on the
shore. And. alas. the tragedy be-
gins.
Fourteen eyes fell with a crash and
q tnuo upon the forms OF three Of
ffcers from the department Of pro-
hibstion. who stood calmly there gag
ing steadfastly at the morning craft.
The seven pair OF eyes wavered.
turned upon each other, and gave a
silent but knowing signal The seven
men scurried back to their state.
rooms, and in a feverish haste bega n
TO disrobe. Their overcoats off. thew
removed each a pair OF jumper over
alls that was hid beneath. And.
presently. returning to the after
deck. they marched down the plank.
and on to terra firma, eyes set easily
ahead. tremulousness gone, and feet
sleeping out with steady tread
The officers boarded the boat. and
in the late quarters OF the seven men
they -garnerad some one hundred and
forty quarts OF whiskey, done up in
half pint TASKS, and safely slowed
away In the twenty pockets each pair
Of oyeralls cantained. A few sctte--
ing bottles OF wbiskey were also
found in other places. and the Off
GERS took them away. where they are
now stored in the headquarters Of
the state department Of prohibition.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-02-09
LOWER COURT UPHELD
IN CASE OF PTXXTyI

Judge Woods. in the United States
Circuit court OF appeals. in session
here. yesterday handed down an opin :
ion in the appeal in the case OF Leigh
r.. Page and the Old Dominion Trust
Company against the Old Dominion
Trust com many. trustees. In bank
ruptcy Of w Il. Ptxxini. In which the
lcwer court is sustained The case
arises out Of transactions Of the miss
ing real estate agent. by which he
secured about $4,000 on false pre-
.tenses. giving alleged bogus securt-
ty
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-02-09
Richard A. HATCHER.

Richard "A. Hatcher, seventy-on
years old. died yesterday afternoon In
his home In Chesterfield county He
g survived by his widow, Mrs. Berta
Hatcher. and the following children,
Misaes Blanche. Ruth. Ilene, and
Virginia Hatcher: three sons, Will
lard B. OF Richmond; Kenneth w,
OF Chesterfield, and Raymond A..
Hatcher with the American Expedi-
tionary forces In France Funeral
arrangements have not yet been
made.