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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-02-06
70
RECRUIT 1000.

The recruiting of two thousand
young men and women Christian
workers in a single day VIII be at
tempted by the Southern Presby-
terrain church, February 90, according
10 an announcement made BY Dr.
Henry n. Sweets. secretary OF the de-
artrnent OF Christian education and
ministerial relief.
The day viii be observed all over
the world" by ell denominations. as .
day OF prayer for youth in schools
byterians have designated 1t LIFE
work recruiting day.
The demand tor Christian work.
ers has far outstripped the supply in
the last few years, according to Or.
Sweets. who asserted that In many
foreign fields converts are so mum.
berous that some have to be turned
away. In some parts OF India whole
villages have accepted Christianity at
one time
workers are needed to educate
those who would be converted, as
they must be taught the full mes ming
Of Christianity before taking II az
their faith. Doctors, teachers, nurses,
and business men are needed 10 man
the hospitals, schools and other in.
stltuflDnS malHtdiileo ip1 oau ny tlie
Protestant churches of America
The cal. tor work srs in home mis-
sions Is Just as imperative as Tor the
foreign field, said DR.. sweet sou
saving stations in crowded cities o.
the South, schools and hospitals ~!
mountain GERS of the Appalachian
ranges, rural community service ans
many other projects are phases @
the work. which is being condoctet
in connection with the Presoytsriaf
progr essive program.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-02-06

THEIR ANNUAL DINNER

~ - Osu1zal !. ". e. A. build
hg Da1x Tuesday evening the nftn
annual 6&nnAr OF the Mintster1a'
Un3nu .o& 1ichmoud VIM be held.
starting ct O'clock IN informal re-
csption WI be hsld on the second
door. supper wilt be served at $3.50
o'clock on the third -hoor>> Arrange
n1snts Tor the latter event are IN rne
hands Of the wonaan's COMMITTEES.
The ministerial union comnit1ea
which h arranging the affair. con
gi1ts Of RsvS. T. A. smoot. W
1urkhardt. J. q. HAlsbach, a. IS Ac-
TaAon. r. c. Skinner, r ~. White. .,
E. Buchhols. and J. J. Gravatt Tne
Rsvs- !. J. schsrsr. Jr.. VIII deliver
the invocation. The Rev. J. J. era
vatt. the retiring president, VIII Ide-
,ivar a sAdrsas. Rev. o. =. Br<h
holr wfIl make the treasurers re-
BORT Rev 7. A. Smoot, the new
president, will also make an addr ess
Rev. W. c. James will pronounce the
oenediction.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-02-06
STATE Y. N. c. A. HELPS
FORMER SERVICE MEN

Tho plan for the z 81. G. A., TO
give former service men education
advantages that are otherwise i'm
possible for them to attain because of
financial stringency. Is meeting with
much success J. W. Right, on the
staff OF the Virginia state committee
of the Z NJ c. A., who has been as
signed as educational supervisor for
the $4,000 fund that is designated
by the national war work council for
scholarships In Virginia. has already
received many applications He has
been advised that other +. NJ c. 4.
men throughout the state have also
received many requests from ex-service
men for educational help.
Local committees are being or
| ganixed in every county of the state
! to- pass on the applications OF the
! former service men. Representative
men in each community. not Y. NJ.
&c. 4. secretaries. will pass on every
scholarship issued depending upon the
i financial condition of the applican,
and whether or not he Is deserving
An effort Is being made to give those
men the help who need ii most
Mr. Right announced yesterday that
1.-THE state educational service commits
tee is as follows: Waller Holiday
chairman; Ernest II. Long, Samuel
NJ Beniss. ". 3. Roper and DR.. F
W. Boatwright
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-02-06
WINDOW
ROBBERS ARRESTED

In the arrest OF J. W. Jones and
Mrs Liberty Jones, OF 312 Spring
street, the police believe that they
have at last rounded up the gang
that has been breaking the windows
of merchants stores and robbing
them OF merchandise, as we'll as the
gang that has been p1lfartng ANTONIO
bileG Of robes and other accessoraAA
The police also allege that this man
and vita were also teaching young
men and boys to gteal and had =
widespread SUSTAIN tor robbery. OF
which thar home was the centrsl o.
pot WhAn policemen Brennan ana
Haak searching the bona thay found
goods, part OF which, 1t 10 alleged.
have already been identified By the
owners. Automobile robes were also
found.
Two young boys we're also taken
into custody by the police They are
J. C. Cross, seventeen years old, 4o5
Randolph street, and william Traine,
fifteen years old, 1871 Beverly street
The boys were also found in the
house. They have confessed to many
robbaries committed during the past
few months. 1t is alleged that the
boys besides aiding in the robberiee
mad been dspoSlnS OF the EocQs iot
Jones on commission.
Among the places alleged to have
been robbed by the gang are the fol-
lowing Cantor confectionery, lao
South Cherry street; the Atlantic and
Pacific Tea company, Madison street.
between Floyd and Main streets;
Phillip Altos store on West Clay
street; Sorg Shoe store on East Broad
street, Mrs Bourne's place, 100
Cherry street: Mrs Ford's rabbit shop
on Beverly street. Coe Shoe Repair
ing shop, 1898 West Main street, and
E. Petroppi. 1927 Ashland stree.
They also confessed to stealing . sci
OF surgical instruments from the au-
tomobile OF DR.. II. l.. Anderson, s2s
West Grace street The police also
credit many broken windows or
Broad street during the last two
months TO this gang
In police court yesterday the case
of Jone. and his wife was continued
until February Il.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-02-06
ScH.Ol oF kEIHuDs
FOR s. 5. WORKERS

school Of methods for Sunday
school workers, under the auspices of
the educational departments of the
Methodist and Presbyterian churches
of Richmond, will be held in John
Marshall high school February 22 to
81. from to r. NJ each evening
supper prepared for AL who register
will DO served from to $40 P. NJ
in the high school catetsrta--Monday
to Friday. Inclusive
A wsrl-arrangsd schedule Of courses
under the leadership OF . strong
faculty has been provided and con-
Bibls-Teach.ag values Of the old
Testament" tanght by DR.. Edward
Mack. professor New Testament
Greek. Union Theological Seminary.
Richmond.
Methods Of Teaching-'The Pupil
and the Teacher" taught by J. n.
HilIman, secretary of the state board
Of education of Virginia.
Teacher Training-Taught b- Or.
teachers publications. Methodist Epis-
copal Sunday school board. Cincinnati,
Ohio.
Organization and Administration
Taught by J. N Montgomery, superin-
tendent Sunday sche)l work of the
Virginia conference. II K. Church.
South.
Young People and Adult Methods--
Taught by Rev. Wesley Baker, super
intendent Sunday school work of the
synod OF Virginia, Southern Presby.
terrain church.
Intern ediate and Senior Methods
Taught by Miss Anna Branch Bin
ford, director adolescent work, South
ern Presbyterian church.
The Junior Pupil-Taught by Mrs
Clay Smith, elementary department
specialist. Memphis. Tenn
The Primary Pupil-Taught by Mis-:
Ethel Snlither, superintendent eleuaen-
tary work, Virginia conference.
The Beginner Pupil-Tausht bs
Miss Elizabeth NICE. Shields. director
elementary work, Southern Presby-
terrain church.
There will be twelve sessions----twc
each day--and credits will be giver
for attendance and work done
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-02-06
ENTERTAINMENT At
MECHANICS INSTITUTE

Tonight at the Viz gina Mechanics
institute, Eleventh and Broad streets.
there will be an entertainment tor
the students The program will be
tcriurn.
The feature Of the program will be
Tony Miller and his "Oid South Guar
tet" These singers Will render many
Of the old Southern songs. Ed
Snumway. OF the Army and Navy
club. will also be present and viii
lead in community singing. Motion
pictures viii also be included IN the
program.
The entertainment Is for students
Of Virginia Mechanics Institute, as
we'll as former students a cordial
invitation is extended to all Of the
alma mater.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-02-06
SHR|AERS ANNOUNCE
THE J0lL|ES OF 1920

A cast Of unusual excellence. num-
bering more than sixty. a show clever
and up TO the minute with new and
laughable material. all presented
against background OF special seen
cry and elaborate costuriae. is the
which the Shriners VIII offer IN their
minstrel revue. The Jollies Of 1920
st the Strand Friday and Saturday
nights of the coming week.
The daily and nightly rehe-sals
which have been in progress during
the week under the direction Of
George r. Stevens Of the Brer Pro-
ductlon company have developed the
large cast into excellent shane.
An old-fashionsd minstrel first part
will take UP the entire first act.
Crowded with fun. newest songs. both
comic and sentimental The best
talent that Richmond has will take
part
The second act which is billed as
being IN five scenes opens with
tabloid musical comedy called The
Inside Inn" Tp-to-date hotel stone
graphers and bell boys, MANAGERS and
a travelling theatrical troupe make
things lively, and the old guest srows
young again. by the help Of French
n aids and their up-to-date dancing
The song "Raby' in the last act is
only one OF the many hits OF the
show.
Alex Robn WIN again entertain
with his funny stories and songs,
The fifth and last scene reveals the
interior Of an Oriental nonarch's
palace, The opening OF this scene in
PRODUCES a temple dance known only
to mobiles Here one and all viii get
q touch OF what may happen 70 a
Shriner going on his awful journey
to Mecca Solomon in all his glory
Will be depicted The cast will be
the entire company. Richmonds
prettiest young ladies help all
through the play. RehersaIs are be-
ing held at Steitfs hall, III West
all performances will be on sale Mon
day morning s the Strand theater
Advance tickets must be exchanged
for reserved seats The committee
the Acca band and patrol in charge
Of the sale of tickets this year. urges
that reservaiqn. DE made early.
Those who viii take part are: Mrs
Geo. L. Appick, Mrs, Eugene Jones'
Mrs. Waveriy Q. King, Mrs r. B. For
Huxter. Miss Virginia Bland. Miss
Grace Batkins, Mss Neva Tompktns.
! Miss Gertrude Decker, Miss Mary
Massie. Miss Elizabeth Tyler. Miss
Mary Leland. Miss Fannie Satterfeld,
Miss Evelyn Rogers. Miss Ruth
| Spears. Miss Louise Mills Miss Marie
Brauer. Miss Annette Tyler, Miss
Grace Alley. Miss AVIS Hilisrnan, Miss
/ Elizabeth Wall Miss Ida Bailey, Mrs.
Euia Bailey Crouch. Mrs Joe
Fourqurean, the Misses Fourqurean,
J. Garland Hood, Maurice Tyler. John
| Womble, Horace Powell. Walter e,
!, ShArttx. Fl. E. August, Jr., NJ. f., Nc
Rae. r. Lynn Tucker. Jack Adams
! A. l. Pond, Chas Miller, Harry l.
Ewell. John. Kobe, z. F. Schmidt G
letter Jones, Stanley Harding. Aaron
Jacobs, J. Il. Blackwell. Thrift Tyson
J. ]. Ha1loran. Al Scharder. Buford
Rose. Hall Mason, Al Fry, Louis
] C'Neil. Lawrence Drinard. Stuart
RraQer. Guy Corbett. r. E. Piper
Jno. F. Kohler. Carlisle Gin. Scott
Cunningham. Bruce Bowe, 2. r. by.
\ sons Freeman GosdAa, r. He Forrest
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-02-06
sz,Ds0,Dsoo BOND
ISSUE Ordinance
HANDED COUNCIL

The common council barely mus
the ordinance proposed by the finance
committee providing tor the Issuing
OF $A000.o00 "a 5 per cent CONVEX
tible gold bonds tor improvements OF
the city gas works. to pay for the re-
can't purchase OF the Henrico Gas
companS1 plant in North Richmond
and the installation Of . modern ira
alarm systsm.-~
The ordinance which was received
last night win have to lay on the table
at least ono day before another meet
ing OF the common council can be
called to consider It The law also
requires In ordinances providing for
bonds that three days must eiapss at
ter it's passage by the common coun-
Gil before 1t can be considered by the
board of aldermen
The board OF aldermen meets In
its regular meeting raxt Tuesday
night but this ordinance cannot reach
them by that time, as it is unlikely
that the council will meet in a special
meeting before next Monday. The
elapse OF the required three days
would make it Thursday night before
the aldermen could meet in special
session to consider the ordinance.
All possible speed Is being urged IN
the passage of the measure providing
for improvements TO the gas system
E. W Trafford, director OF public
, utilities, has stated before the coun-
ell that unless further expansion OF
the plant Is made the gas department
will have to cease taking on new GUS
toners and will soon be unable &c
supply its present customers.
The ordinance providing for the
bond issue was drawn up by City At.
| torney Pollard, at the request of the
finance committee. Although the
] communication OF the ordinance
| are made by the committee it doe
/! not provide for procedure as 10 wher
and how the bonds are to be market
| ed.
At lsast $4,000 coo more bonds VII
| probably be issued by the city befor,
the year has passed to provide 70
further improvements In city utilize
and schools Vital improvements Il
the sewer system of the city is anon,
the requests OF Charles E, Boiling
director of public works The schoo
authorities want new building i
Highland Park to take care OF tn
increased number OF students in tina
vicinity.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-02-06
DRIVE STARTS soon 70
RESTORE PALESTINE

rhe week Of March 4th has been
selected - the drive in Virginia for
the Palestine Restoration Fund cam.
paign, during this week teams in
every city will be recruited to wage
tho drive that has for its object the
establishment Of . fund 10 restore
Palestine and prepare It tor Tho Jews
of the world
That the Holy Land WIN b. under
the mandate OF the British govern.
rnsnt II the promtse given to the
world by A. :. BalSor and Lord
Curzon. British foreign secretary who
made this statement in November OF
last year. The country r at PRESENT
agreed to the influx OF Jews to re-
inhabit the country, work the land
and inhabit the various cities-
There IL great deal TO be
done to Palestine before 1t VIII be
ready TO harbor the. people. The
Land must be purchased. and vast
economic projects must be completed
to receive the thousands from East
ern Europe who are ready and willing
TO leave the poErom ridden coun-
tries and seek shelter and solace N
the Holy Land. in tact the greatest
problem at the present time Is to
prevent the influx OF Jews into the
land before it is ready to receive
them
Water conservation. the develop
ment of water power. sanitation and
drainage In the large cities, irrigation
afforestation, survey and develop
ment of natural resources and the es-
IA bhshment OF technical laboratories
are included in tbs program the1
TOO, Tast sums will be needed for the
maintenance and development OF
work already launched in Palestine
This includes a school system rang.
ing from q kindergarten to q untver'
sity, loans TO agricultural and INDUS.
trial organizations, rehabilitation OF
the Jewish colonies devasated during
the war and anti malaria cArpaisn
and Improvement OF the housing con
ditton in Jerusalem and Jaffa ane
other cities.
The naming of committees In ever.
city OF the state Will begin at once
and the program during the weef
Will include a mum Der Of luncheon.
at which time prominent speaker
who have traversed Europe in thu
movement Will give arst-hand &C
counts Of conditions together with
vivid word pictures by orators WIKI
have been 10 the Holy Land and WIKI
are prepared 20 tell just what ths
conditions are there and what tbs
/ fund Will bring about
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-02-06
MODERN HISTORY At
WESTHAhPT0N COLLEGE

The westharpton college exten-
sion course In modern history meets
regularly twice a week In room 5. OF
the Richmond college new school
building on Broad street between
Lom hardy and Ryland. The class
n4eets Tuesday evening at T;3o P. N
and Friday afternoon at P u.
II is a lecture course intended prt-
marty for teachers desiring to OBJ
tain extension OF and renewal OF
state certificates but is open TO any
one interested In modern history.
The work of the second semester
begins Friday, February 6, and viii
cover al 3atansirelY as possible Euro
pesn history from tS4S UP to the
present time.
Fer further trtorma ton, telephone
Miss Ada Ball, Randolph e7sS-J. Miss
Katherine Scott. Randolph 33Ts. Miss
Engelburg and Miss Minis, of the
John Marshall high school; Mrs Gar
nett Nelson, 1909 West Franklin
street
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-02-06
NEED MORE MEN FOR
INDUSTRIAL CENSUS

Close on the heels of the censuses
Of population and agriculture comes
the next big step in the work of the
fourteenth decennial census-that of
taking the census OF manufactures.
mines aid quarries and oil and gas
wells Director Rogers, Of the census
burau announced today that March
frst would rec the work OF collect
Ing Uncle Saxn's industrial statistics
wall under way. The general sched-
ules have already been mailed 10 all
manufacturing establishments In the
country, approximately 100000.
More than 200 special agents will
be needed by the census bureau TO
carry on the vast work of enunerat-
ing each factory. mine quarry, oil
aud gas we'll in the nation. and d.
rector Rogers has issued an open in
vcstigation for all men interested to
file applications for these Jobs I'm
rtediately with the census bureau.
Washington. In his statement. Mr..
Rogers saws that the work OF the
special agents will be from two to
four months duration and that an
energetic agent can earn fFena s42s
TO $3.50 per month When travelling
= 6.sGa- subsistence ALLOW ancs Is
also made
The state Of Virgins for the rur-
poses of the industrial census work
has been divided into fourteen dis
tricts with Richmond as headquarters
for the chief special agent sent out
from Washington by the census bu-
reau. According to present plans
twenty special agents WIFI be needed
in the twenty Virginia districts with
headquarters in the following cities:
fredericksburg. Norfolk. Danvilfa
LyrchburS, Roanoke, Earrisonburg,
Woodstock. Alexa Hdrfa. Big Stone
Gap. Abingdon, Buchanan. Staunton.
Charlottesville
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-02-06
|0lD MAKE |
70 REMAIN Sill

Citizens in the nsighhorh006 2
the "old Market Al sevSutaantt
Main streets. are wondering why
bell is not sounding the 1ouSA
ThA supervisor Of nnarkstS -
advised ~ the Chiaf Of ~
of Fire Alarm and Poiies 1eaa
Service. that owing TO Tia - A1
proper housing conditions of -
trtc heIl-striker, It b tnpoGueoA
have It operate With . yeaSo1a1el
gree OF accuracy. and that s A4o 49,
deemed w1se to disnonnsct thto -
from the gyStan1.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-02-06
URGES THAT SNOW Be
kept OUT OF CUTTERS

superintendent Henry Cohn, OF the
street cleaning department. yester-
day afternoon urged that all house
holders and business places when
cleaning their sidewalks of snow ana
loo -, that ii, H. not, Rhnyeled into
the guitars but Is pu4heE out into the
street Snow thrown into cutters
pPovAnts 4 free low OF water 70 the
8eWexe~
A. city law provides a nne for
ahoveling snow into CUTTERS 4 pro-
vision OF Chapter ~ OF the city or
dinance provides 4 penalty OF hne
AT IA. to Ala tor yioIations.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-02-06
Dairy Man b III

Suffering with influenza, y. Corf1e
Scott, secretary OF tho RichnaoA4a
Dairy company, is critically i'll IN h198
home, 1902 Barton avenue. Adv3cAS
from his residence yesterday A1kAE%s
noon was that the disease had 4e&s
veloped into pneurn onia. His dAuohss
ter Miss Elaine Scott, will arrivA tHias
morning from Lynchhurg. where eMNI
is now attending Randolph MAcomI
Wonan's college, sEa
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-02-06

The eyangelistic services winch
nave been in progress at Innnanuei
Baptist church have been called on
for tonight They will be resumed
merit sunday night. when it Ia hoped
the evangelist, who Is i'll, will be
well
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-02-06
POLICE NOTES

The second police station was not;-
Sod yesterday that two girls had been
peAn wandering atrnleesly about In the
rain and Snow in vicinity OF Holly.
wood ceoetery tor several days The
Police are under the impression that
thAy are the two girls that we're re-
ported naiEstng from the girls home
1t Bon Air.
On = change OF speeding his auto
truck, r. r. Davidson, was tined $50
BY Justice Crutchtsld, in police court
y4GtArdAy.
Il ssntsnce Of one year vas i'm
pnasd on Chris Brown. in the hust-
ines court yestardAy. He pleaded
xrilty TO q charge OF grand larceny
BAu Jacobs who was charged with
Storing unwholesorae mAat IN = local
storage. was nned IS In police court
vsgterday.
The case against prohibition agents
Chase and Oliver, who are charged
with transporting and Offering for
nle. ardent spirits was continued
Yesterday by Judge Richardson, of the
husdngB court The continuance was
granted at the request of Senator G.
Walter MApp. counsel tor tbs defense.
Who l. III and was unable 70 appear
Feb. IS was the data set for the
hearing.
Reuben Howard and Mckinley
Earrett, employed IA donestics. who
stand charged with robbing their en-
ploysr OF liquor 10 the value OF $3.50
we're sent on to the grand jury from
the police court yesterday. They are
also charged with selling the liquor.
Louis l. ne!lings. vas found not
vu.lry BY . Jury IN ne husttnxs court
yesterday. DeIlinEer was charged
with stealing an automobile from T.
2, johnson
Lillian Cousins Is being held at the
second station. on the charge OF shop
lifting and !, Is thought by Policeman
Clarke that she is the woman who
several days ago was detained at the
home Of Mrs. c. Miller at 23eeb Park
svenue. but later made her esca pc.
Charged with smashing windows
and taking STUFF from, automobiles in
he vicinity of their home ON Spring
street. j. " Jones and wife were
REID for trial -on Fst. / 4 by Justice
-.rutchheld.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-02-06

Steady improvement in the condition
OF r Lynch Montague, who was threat
ened with pneumonia IL noted accord
ing 10 advices from his home.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-02-06

President Car+anza OF Mexico re.
toed a. bill providing for restoration
OF bull hghting- He denounced the
sport a. degrading spectacle,
which stimulated sansuinary instincts
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-02-06
No chorus Last Night

On account Of the Indictment wealth
or condition the regular Thursday
night rehearsal OF the community
rector Walter. G. Mercer. The usual
rehearsal VIII take place .naxtt Thurs-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-02-06

Taken sick about . wAek aEo with
inhaenEA. Mrs. Gladys Peyton Dorset.
soprano solo!ss in the choir OF St Paulss
Episcopal church. is now suffering with
pneumonia in her home, 2ia North
Boulevard
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-02-06

Charged with smashing windows
and taking STUFF from automobiles in
he vicinity of their home ON Spring
street j. " Jones and wife were
retd for trial -on Feh. tt by Justice
f--.rutchheld
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-02-06

Louis l. realinEer vas found not
vu.lry BY . Jury n ne husttnSs court
yssterday. DAllinEer wcs charged
with stealing an automobile from T.
2. johnson
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-02-06

On = change OF speeding his auto
truck, r. r. Davidson, was fned $50
BY Justice Crutchnald, in police court
y4GtArdAy.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-02-06

Il ssntAuce Of ono year Vas ira
p4nasd on Chris Brown. in the hust-
ines court yestArd2y. He pleaded
9xilty TO q charge OF Erand larceny
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-02-06

Ben Jacobs. who WAC charged with
scoring unwholesoras meat IN . local
storage. was nned IS In police court
vNgferday.