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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-01
JUDGE VIM. F. RHEA IS
CHOSEN CHAIRMAN
Services in Europe and Resumes
Duties.

Major Alexander Forward yesterday
resumed his duties as a member of
the state corporation commission, f.
f. Williams. who has been chairman
during Major Forwards absence. re-
firing from office automatically. Mr..
Williams left yesterday for his home.
in Giles county. where he VIII resume
the practice of law.
Judge William f, Rhea. who has
heen a member of the commission
since 1905. was yesterday made chair
man of the commission. The other
member of the commission Is Berke-
ley p. Adams, of Charlotte county,
Judge Rhea Is the only candidate
for the commission for the long term
and will succeed himself February /
next. The short term, for which Mr..
Adams is the only candidate. will be
filled by Mr.. Adams. Major For
ward has more than four years to
serve, hence it will be seen that Judge
Rhea vii! continue as chairman for
several years.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-01

to perform. The new ogder seeks
mercy and peace, with jSstice and
rights to all mankind. The doing
away with prejudices, ostracisms, per-
secutions and lawlessness. Right and
Righteousness al only be attained by
repentance and return to God.
LAS We go from here. let us go de-
termined to make better homes,
make better sons and daughters. Keep
them off of the streets all hours of
night, and see to it that they are kept
in school. Virginia puts within our
reach education, and pays for the
buildings. their upkeep and teachers.
then Virginia in return expects us to
give TO the state upright men and
women and not criminals to cost the
state more money"
There was a large amount of business
transacted in all of the conventions,
yesterday.
Night Session.
Led by a chorus of 500. 1000 ne
groes sang America" last night n the
City Auditorium.
The Rev. DIR. Richard Spiller, of
Durham. n. c., in the opening prayer
thanked God for the liberal white
people of Virginia who believed in
the possibilities of the negro and
were willing to encourage and help
him.
An original poem was read by
Maggie F. Johnson. OF Covington.
Ada Buford, Of Danville. presented
Maggie l. Walker, president of the
st. Luke bank. who spoke on What
Baptist Women Have Contributed to
the Business World"
The address of the evening was de-
livered by Mamie H. Burroughs, OF
Washington. d. C. president of a
national training school for girls n
women, She was presented by Ora
Stokes, of Richmond.
Men of my race you must tackle a
mans job every day in the work"
she said. and you will he able TO
take care of your wife and children,
and there will be better men and wo-
men,"
DR.. Robert r. Motion, principal Of
Tuskegee Institute, was presented
and given an ovation.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-01
John 4. Roller.

Especial to The Richmond Virginian)
Luray. July 31.-John A. Roller,
aged seventy-two. a native of Shenan-
doah county, died at his home in
Luray today. death being due to a
stroke Of paralysis received while in
the government employ IN Whining
ton, Del, several months ago.
For twenty years he was identified
with many of the leading enterprises
in Luray and for eight or ten years
he was one of the judges of election
at Luray precinct taking a prominent
part in political affairs OF northern
Virginia.
lie is survived by a widow, four
sons and three daughters, the latter
being Mrs. John H. Bottom. wife OF
the superintendent of schools of Page
county; Mrs. Robert L. McKin and
Miss Rita Roller; his sons being Glyn-
don Roller. Merville Roller. Willie
Roller and Kagey Roller.
Internent will take place in Green
Hill cemetery. Luray. tomorrow.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-01
sS
CARING FOR WOUNDED
STILL W0MEN'S WORK

Caring for and entertaining the
service men who have not vet recov-
cred from their wounds is one OF the
few war Jobs for women which re-
mains. In New York city the Hosfi-
tai Entertainment committee LOOKS
after considerable OF this kind OF
work done under the auspices of the
National League for Woman's service
The committee m several after
SNoonS and evenings every week takes
m ambulance loaded with GONZALES
cents to tbs theater. For all these
writes boxes are donated by the
theaters themselves for the men,
Cakes. sweets. smokes. and other deit~
cacies are distributed among the SOL
diers TO be eaten during Their ride
and ut the theater ON An average OF
Affy men weekly are taken to amuse-
xnent places by the entertainment
committee,
In addition. his committee ar
ranges froiics and festivals in the
wards al the hospitals for the patients
who are unable to attend the thea
ter. They, too are given candy fruit,
and soft drinks. together with books
and puzzles with which to muse
themselves during the long hours OF
&Onvalescence,
Much of this entertainment of the
Is carried on as well by the
Motor corps and the Canteen divi-
ION. On the list Of regular daily calls
ss4f the Motor corps are military hospi-
Ska1s from which the patients are car
red on outings and rides in the park.
weekly call is made on Sunday
sHNA the Home Of the Messiah for a
#Xnrty of the shefl-shocKed who are
M rOught 4 the cauteen at the head
N&ftArfers OF the League, no 257 Madi-
HASnn %ayenue. for dinner and a gOcial
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-01

bition department to defend the laws
OF the state against the invasion OF
the law-de1ying criminals engaged in
the liquor business.
A most spirited and interesting de-
bate wal called forth by the introduce
ton Of a resolution condamning dane
ing and other anusements In our de-
nominational schools and memorable
ing the general association Of Virginia
to take steps that will correct these
things and bring about q more whole-
some Christian influence In our Bap-
fist schools, the view being manifest
that one OF the great purposes OF the
Christian school is to provide a better
atmosphere.
The Tabernacle congregation, of
which Few. w. D.. Poe is pastor. was
bountiful in their hospitality.
The association is to meet next year
at Lawrenceville.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-01
ApEs IN TOYLANp".
AT OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

MthN .oi,ies, event of the past week
aueats at the Greenhrier-" hite'
fhe Babes in Toyland party. gwen
K Srnfes Mountain club. which proved
KHAn the success Of the sathhfei'
- eiShty members Of the eotonS'
&Ad IN iuviniie We're ~,
SHXSnsd me and many little boy anu
n rnunies. sucn as Buster Brown
Riding Hood. and little M'ss
S4Rett were represented MANY
OF n Richmond coiohH
SS~rN rresent and following a engn
aSS1 atnner served on the porch, dah'-
Sme was the special feature ~ -"
sSHpning. ,uoestoak
snarfy was given al ha'"S $500. 49,
club by Mr.. and MrS. HeFfS
ssrhp entertained for seventeen ~ "a
r. Guiding Mr.. and MS. CAN,
wall of Richmond. Inc th,e'
1nent was quite unique
Guket all wearsnE white duCh aP!''"s
Mr.. James Ransom Hftheht "
rlnrida row, entertained Al one 81
s.euaf Tally-Ho parties SATURDAY a"
fNrnocn. which was greatly ehl"Seu
- drive was made along the 'Feo.
hrfey River road. The greatest enchl
n the summer takes place a ne
sMendows' August 3&th. anf -"
vrhen the tenth annual ''reehtr ~
rnnntrv horse show takes place ny
snlendid program arranged. a*ut'7
the Ia he one of The most successful
hnrse shows held. Many meIa"y. :
M the Young set are a!roddF al '"e
white to participate in tho snow
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-01
CONCORD ASSOCIATION
ENDORSES DEPARTMENT
Would Defend State Against Law-De-
flying Criminals Engaged In
Liquor Traffic.

Especial to The Richmond Virginian.)
Blackstone, Va, July 3i.-The Con-
cord Baptist association met with
Tabernacle Baptist church Mecklen-
burg county, July $3.50.
The addresses and sermon were OF
a high order nc it was conceded by
all hat this was the greatest meet
ing V held by the Concord associa.
ton. Rev. H. A. Willis. of Black
stone was chosen moderator and c,
e. Johnson, of Wightnan, clerk.
On Tuesday. DR.. George w. Nc
Daniel in a great address opened the
debate on the seventy-hve million
campaign, after which, II. Fl. Seay,
of Blackstone, organizer for the asso-
citation was in charge of the meeting.
After remarks by Mr.. Seay, a full in
spring discussion of the great subject
was INDUCED in and it was the gen
eral feeling hat the 239 thousand
that the Concord is expected to raise
viii be forthcoming. The ~treasurers
report showed hat the past year was
by far the most prosperous they ever
had n a large gain was shown over
the preceding years.
On Wednesday morning the sermon
was preached by Rev. c. a. Lineher-
ger. of Wyllieshurg and was a fine eff
fort.
A strong report OF temperance was
read by Rev. r. f. Peel. of Clarks-
vile. after which he delivered me of
his characteristic addresses which no
one who has not heard Mr.. Peel car
fully appreciate as it is simply in
d~escrihable. He ffayed those who say
they are prohihitionest hut continue to
oppose the work Of the prohibition
commissioner. This resolution was
unanimously adopted fully endorsing
the work Of DR.. ]. s, Peters in his ar
dnous task.
Resolved that this association con-
dennis as a deceitful trick the effort
of the liquor organization to dc away
with the office of prohibition COM
missioner n that we most heartily
endorse the work done by the prohi-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-01
Personal Mention.

Mrs. Kenneth NJ. Mears, Of 27o7
T1oyd avenue, had rs her guest this
week, Hon Garland McNutt and Wife.
and Mrs McNutts' sister, Miss Alice
France. Of Charlottesville
Mr.. and Mrs. Milton Cone, of
Highland Park, are on A motor trip
through the valley Of Virginia
John Rell Towill. of Middlesex
county. who has been visiting friends
here, returned 10 his home yesterday.
and was accompanied by Minetree
Folkes Jr., who will spend sometime
in Middlesex.
Rev. Janes Morris, n, n. rector of
Monumental church, with Mrs. Morris.
are spending sometime with friends
a Montpelier.
Mrs N r Croxton. OF Barton
Heights. is passing sometime at Lake
J~unaluSka- Waynesville. n. G.
Mrs. O. Y. Burnette. who has been
visiting friends in Norfolk. has return
cd TO her home here.
Miss Myrtle Greneals, left for her
home in Middiesex county yesterday.
after spending several DAYS here, as
the guest of Miss Louise Fletcher on
Grove avenue.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-01
DIR. Alexander G. Crockett.

DR.. Alexander G. Crockett, passed
away sunday night at his home at
Max Meadows, after an Illness ex-
tended over four years. The deceased
was n OF the best known n popu-
lar physician in that section of Efr-
ginia. lie represented this Senatorial
district in h state senate for four
years. He was born and reared in this
section Of Wythe county. known as
C~rocketts Cove. The funeral sevice
was held Tuesday afternoon from
Anchor of Hope Presbyterian church,
OF which he had been a Ruling Elder
Tor the past hfteen years, conducted
by his pastor" Rev. Graham Gilmer.
The interment was at the McGavock
cemetery.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-01
MORE CztcH0S[OvlkS
GO THROUGH. RICHMOND

After hghting for several years and
cutting their way through Germans
and Russian reds" upwards Of 4.
900 Czecho-Slovaks will reach Rich
mond within q day or two bound for
France and thence homeward bound.
The men will reach Richmond over
the Seaboard Air Line and the trains
will be transferred to the Chesapeake
and Ohio. The trains will be here
only a few minutes, leaving for New
port News. where the men will board
q steamer for overseas and their
homes. which they have not seen Tor
five years.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-01
Southside



The suit of Naomi G. DRESSER
against the Virginia Railway and
Power company for $4,000 for al
legged injuries said to be due to care
lessness on the part of company IN
ployes. is on trial in hustingS court.
part Ii. The plaintiff was struck by
a car at Fourteenth and Main streets
some months ago. and alleges perma~
nent disability.
Justice Maurice yesterday sent
Ernest Smith. alleged pickpocket. ar
rested by Detectives Tiller and Way
mack, on to the grand jury. under
$500 bonds.
Forest Hill park will be crowded
| with picnicers TODAY when three Sun
day schools have their annual cut
ings. The schools represent Cowardin
Avenue Christians Central Methodist
and West End churches.
The condition of little Eva, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. j. G. Marshall. of
1906 Hull street, who was struck by a
runaway horse, was reported last
night, as improved.
The case of NJ. H. Gwathney
charged with ~recklessly driving an
auto truck and striking Lloyd Sand
ridge, was continued by Justice
Maurice yesterday until the recovery
of the injured man. who is under
treatment at the Johnston-Willis hos
pital for a mangled leg. Gwathmey
vas bailed,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-01
Some. Scholar.

Some. Scholar.
Smith: Did you ever 50 to school,
Sam?
sam: Sure ! was to the academy
and dere l learned such school fell
lows as George Gravey.
Smith: Nonsense, sam you are
referring to the study Of geography.
Sam: Dere was Matthew Mattix.
Smith: You mean mathematics.
Sam: And / knew Jimmy Nasty.
tricks.
Smith: You are referring to gJrn-
n~astics. Sam. By the way, q you
spell?
Sam: Sure / got as far as MUD.
Smith: And that spells mud.
Sam: I stuck dere.-Boys' Lite for
August.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-01

of Gloucester county. announced the
engagement and approaching mar
riage OF their daughter, Clara Ethel,
TO Edwin Leonard Bingham, of Nor
folk. son of Mr.. and Mrs. H. d. Bing-
ham. Of Omaha, Neh. The wedding
will take place In the early fall,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-01

| There VIII he an interesting mothers
meeting under the auspices of Unity.
". c I. l., Monday afternoon al
o'clock at the residence of Mrs, Nc
Cloud. 1Tl2 Delaware emu The
meeting will be conducted by Mrs. M.
W, Newton. national w. c. T. L. or
ganizer- assisted by Mrs. r, f.
Thomas, Ri-county president of Han
over and Henrico counties. An in
terestinE program has been arranged
and a cordial invitation is extended 20
all
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-01
rr,.r,ain little Friends

one Of the pretiicst chNarFn P"1
49, accurred Wednesday evening
vhen ri,tle Misses Elizabeth
,rh of MIR. and Mrs r. n
H~rudon Of 2230 Park avenue enter
feaned A number ri her Hitic 1f'enp9
fycn, 4 to : O'Clock, The happy "ct@-
sson was i'm honor of Ell1aoeth $ nun
birth dsy and she was the reF'lient
"a many beautiful gifts 'aols
vras pretfily decorated in PINK an"
s.hite rnt flowers and the same c"iot
vredoninated in the refreshments -
nurn Der OF games were rtAF"d OIL Wv
lawn. which afforded nue. anus
menf for the little folks, after Whlvtt
NAiic{ous refreshments were server
Among those present We're. -MafetFF
yseI1neia and Bruce Bel}held. "
RI and Page Campbell, Mar
sraret and Julia Valentine Anne
Pholig; Russell II. Rawlings. "
f)ayid. George and Martha street
Coleman Logan. Spencer ana MarH
Ann finder, Catherine CHRISTIAN
FClkes Mamie Goode. Nancy Tholnp-
ann. Bette Call. Palmer Williams
Frances Herndon. clifford Merriman
street. .Ir., John Kellogg, Eloise FAR
mer ]. Marion shapiro, Dorothy
nnhert. Jack Collins. Jr.. Chas Frost.
Grace and Otis Cohbh Jane Neal
Herndou. De witt Goode. John Har~
vey ali of Richmond and Louise, An
drew, and Stewart Hall. of Columbia
n. C.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-01

Reception to Rev. Mr. ShaugfncsSS
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Gerdner, en-
tertained very delightfully."- Tuesday
evening at their home. ais East Grace
street. complimentary To Rev. Edwin
r. Shaughnessy. ID. d, VINO has lns'
returned from Rome. where he mas
beer presuing his studies. Father
Shaurhnessy. is a Richmond hoy and
will continue hie work in Virginia.
Among the guests present were: Rev.
Felix Kaup. chancellor OF the diocese
and rector OF the Sacred Heart cathe-
srrai, Rev. Carroll Kerr. OF Hagers-
aaxn, Nd: Rev. Laurence Hogan, OF
s-ew York: Rev T, r, Martin and Rev,
asS ntss Callahan. of Fredericksburg;
s. John killiher, Rev. Leonard
tnr and others.
Announcement.
IA and Mrs, James william Collier.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-01

Announcement.
and Mrs. James william Collier,
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-15
.THEDA BARA IN
AFINE PICTURE
Bathing Girls an Added Al
traction At The Alham-
hra-Enuse Packed.

Theda Bara never did a better
( picture than la Belle Russo" her
newest effort. now showing at the Al
hambra- Audiences packed the Al
hambra Tuesday afternoon and eve
ming and again wednesday for the
opening showings OF this feature. to-
gether with the added attraction Of
the California Bathing Beauties and
the Prayer sisters. in real life
The Bathing Beauties" are three
rather vel built girls who dance a
lot. sing as much and change cos
tunes frequently, once IN bathing
booths. on the stage right in rull
view OF the audience The Prayer
sisters are a pair of girls with rather
a clever personality who make their
first appearance with the three nt1h-
ing girls and later make several en-
tries with frequent change IF COS
tunes and as frequent change Of
topical songs. The attraction is Q
novelty as il is the first time the
Aihambra's stage has been used since
Vance Fulkerson made the place
picture house. The baseball game in
which the girls bat a big rubber ball
into the audience closes their act
amid storm Of applause. only one
thing mars the performance-one Of
the bathing girls IS not built for Q
dress Of the low cut variety which
she wears IN one of their appearances.
Back TO the picture. 1t is differen.
from the usual Theda Bara picture.
she is not a vamp, but a good wife.
who is wOOed and won from the stage
BY the youthful son Of an aristocratic,
titled British family, for which he is
disinherited The Eorgeousness o.
the stage scenes in the early part Of
the picture equal those of the
British castle From the stage, the
scene jumps quickly 10 the war. where
the young husband is found fighting
Germans, is wounded in a terrific
charge-no better closeup battle
scene was ever filmed-aud then he
drops out and the trials Of the youth
fui wife and her young son, -the last
OF the Sackatons' are featured. A
twin sister, herself q dancer. with
Partisan record far different from the
young wife. gets into the picture
l1iiss Bara plays both rolss) and
comes near spelling everything Just
after the hard hearted motherinlaw
relents and the young husband is dis
covered TO be alive q German prisoner
instead OF corpse in an unmarked
grave in Flanders. There are many
tense minutes. but there is never a
time that sympathy is not with the
star-an unusual thing. as all picture
fans know. for a Theda Bara audience
MISS 6ara shows that she can act in
other roles tian thar Of the '.vamp
II the Alharu bra remains packed for
every performance this week. "rhere's
reason G. A H.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-15
Soon VIII Settle
Fac OfSbantumg
Treaty ReviSionS
Senate Plans Vote During
Day on Amendments;
Colt Opposes Some

Washington. D. c. oct IA vote
by the senate late today on the shan
tung amendments to the peace treaty
vas planned by Republican leaders.
with acquiescence. It was said. Of the
Democrats
Adoption Of textual amendments
would mean defeat Of the peace treaty
and would accomplish no practical re-
suit that could not be brought about
By reserVa tons. the senate was told
today by senator Colt. Republican.
Rhode Island
Referring TO the Shantung amend
meut and that proposed TO equalize
voting power in the league Of IA
lions, the Rhode Island senator de-
clared they would reopen peace nego-
tiations wElle reservations would
change its provisions only for the
rescrvinE nation
II would be unfair, he argued, to
Increase the voting power Of the
United states as proposed in the
amendment Of senator Johnson. Re-
publican California. and leave the
other first class powers with only
one vote in the assembly.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-15
Grasshopper InUasion
OF OBlahoma Ctr

Oklahoma city. kan. Oct 15.-
Grasshopper tales CT Kansas were re-
called here one day recently when
Grand avenue and many streets south
were literally sWarmluE with hop
pers The entire downtown section
seemed % be ION the hop"
The unwelcome visitors made them
selves as much at home as a bunch
Of visiting Rotariaus ar a convention
Needless 10 say. when the hopuers
Suddenly took their departure the cirs
heaved q sigh Of relief
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-15
PRESIDENT IS
SOLVE BETTER
Headache Only Untoward
Condition. Keeping In
Touch With Affairs.

Washington. D e.. oes. l5--Pres-
ident wilson had a good nights rest
and continues 70 show Improvement
despite a slight headache. said a bull
levin today issued by his physicians.
The bulletin follows.
The president had q good nights
rest enjoyed his breakfast. and aside
from a slight headache, continues to
make Improvement The condition
which caused the restlessness Of Non
day niEht ana about which Dr.. Fowler
was consulted, gave nc trouble dur
Ing the niglt
Being Informed Of Prohlems.
President Wilson, il p as learned to-
DAY. IS Keeping IN general touch with
governmental affairs. even though
rear admiral Gragson. his personal
physician, is enforcing rigidly his
prescription Ct absolute rest.
ire manner in which the president
ls being Informed in a general way
Of the problems now before the ma
tions was not disclosed but 30 was
presumed Is was through MIS-. wilson
and Dr. Grayson.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-15
CARE YOU FIT TO mARRYIs
DRAMs BIG cRnMn

Dr.. Harry J. Halselden's startling
feature production, Are You Fit to
Marry. Is being shown at the Gre
claa again today and VIII continue
through Saturday.
There are times when saving a lie
Is a greater crime than taking a life
which Is clearly depicted in this Won
derful production.
Dr.. Harry J. Haiseldsn. who per
sonally appears in the play, reveals
for the first time life's darkest
secrets TO all mankind This picture
VII be shown TO women only until
z D. n. today. Starting at D. m. and
continuing through SATURDAY. thfs
picture VIII be shown to men only.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-15

The California Bathing Beauties and
the Prayer sisters made their first
FL Raso appearance yesterday, open
ing at the Alhambra- These clever
ana charming misses were well re-
celVed al each and every one OF their
four performances and were the re-
cipienls OF much applause from the
pleased audiences. Theda Bara. in her
latest photoDlay, Ia Belle Russo. -
has vehicle that lends itself to all
that IS best IN this famous actress.
and she has taken ADVANTAGE. OF this
and produced a wonderful play. Don't
get confused The California Bath
ing Girls and the Prayer sisters are
here in person-real live girls. and
Theda Bara is in the picture play.
The first show starts at 2-3o and
the performances are continuous.
Prices are IS cents and so cents for
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-15

minutes later, when she IS again al
the top. she makes another thrilling
slide. this time holding BY her teeth
Her brother and her two sisters DO
equally daring acts, the brother. at
one stage OF the performance. balanc-
ing himself on his head at the TOP Of
the tent and sliding down while in
that position
This is one Of 200 acts in the show.
From the time OF the grand entry
until the end Of the performance,
there IS not a dull moment. an ad-
vance notice says That Il IS all that
has been claimed by the advertising
is borne out by q review written by
the dramatic critic OF the san Fran
cisco Cau and published In that paper
on September -. Of this year. in which
he says
1T IS perhaps the cleanest and best
entertainment Of its kind seen in the
west in many a day