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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-08-18
Awning on Fire.

A burning awning of restaurant at S
East Third street last night was ex-
tinguished by the district fire companies,
which responded to an alarm rung 10 from
box 81, Third and King streets. The
damage was slight
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-08-18
Postpone Firemen's Meeting.

Lack Of e quorum last night caused
postponement Of the regular monthly
meeting Of the executive board Of the fire
department. Unless q special meeting
is called by the president, no meeting will
be held before the third Tuesday in
September. the next regular meeting date.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-08-18
e. l.. y. to Attend Chu,eh

The Central Labor Union hss accepted
an invitation to attend servioss IN Union
Methodist Ep,soopsl Church Sunday
evening, September D. Rev. Harvey "
Ewing WI preach special sermon
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-13
BOAzE IS ACQUITTED OF
EMBEZZlEMENT CHARGE
Inrccny Accusntion Is Qunsi,sd
Against Former DnnyiIic
Coal DrnIcr

Especial 10 The Times Dispatch
DANNlLLE, VA. Dec. 10. VI
koaze indicted for grand larceny
and ernbezziement to rhe amount Of
$500. I. y. Dente, his former part
ner being his accuser. has been ac-
quilted by jury In the corporation
court here. Tie grand larceny in
dictment was quashcd and he was
tried for embezZling $500. Dance
and Boazc Conducted a wood and
coal business and finally went into
the hands OF receiver.
Boazc testified that the hooks Of
the concern had been examined by n
certified auditor and that the final
balance showed the concern sim SOL
vent with So in the bank. Boaze drew
two checks for this amount making
one payable TO himself for $3.50 ana
the other for like amount TO Dance.
May God help us both" was in
scribed on each check with flourish
ing hand. The jury remained out
for five minutes.
Roazc was arrested in buffalo, y
y. and was recognized under bond
for his appearance In court over long
distance telephone. Mayor Woodine
recognizing the mans voice over the
long stretch of wire.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-13
SHENANDOAH VALLEY
PHYSICIANS ORGANIZE
Shty-Four Prncticing Mcdicos Con.
stltufe Mcd!cnl Association or
Wiley of NIrxinIn.

Especial 10 The Times Dispatch.l
HARitlSOSByRG. VA, Dec. p
Ihyhlcians from seven counties In the
Shenandoah Valley met here last week
ana organized the Medical Assoc!a-
ton OF the valley of Virginia with
a,hty-four practicinE physicians as
charter members. Purpose o! the
association. a. set forth in the by
laws, III TO elevate the standards OF
incdicinc and surgery, To promote
friendly intercourse among members.
ana TO foster lasting cooperation be-
tween the public and the medical Dro-
LESSON, whereby all means available
may be used To secure relief for SUI
icring humanity"
The meeting was held In the Elks'
iioinc here, and closed with ban
unet. Or. j. G. Fiippin. surgeon in
charge o! the University Of Virginia
commonly known as elccping sick
ness.
The organization effected by the
body is composed OF the following
officers: Dr. Marshall j. Payne. oi
Staunton, president: Dr G. r. Con
rad. OF liarrlsonburg. first vice-prcsi
dent; Dr. u. II. Boyd. Of Winchester
h"cond vice president: Dr. w T.
Driver. II New Market, laird vice
president: DR.. y. 9. Bycrs. OF Iiar-
rrtsonburs. eecrctary. and Dr. j. VI
Bc.dlrr, OF IIarrlsonburS. treasure.
The association Is composed o,
tics Augusta. RockbridEc. Bath
Rockingham, Shcnandoah. Frederick
and Page. Meetings viii be held semi
annually. on tn. last Thursday IL
May and September. The Ma. meet.
ms IN 1921 VIII be held In Staunton
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-13
J. c. BLAIR IS CONFIDENT
CONGRESS WILL HELP
Dnnvillc Man Returns From Wash
ington, Where Ho Appeared Be-
fOre Agriculture Committee.
Especial To The Times DIspatch. /

Especial To The Times Dlspatch.l
DANVlLLE, VA, Dec. III. G.
Blair member Of the General Assem-
bly, and president of the Pittsylvania
county Tobacco Growers AsSociat ion.
mas returned from Washington. where
ne appeared before the joint session
or the Committee on Agriculture from
tho House and Senate.
Alr. BlRlr expressed confidence that
Congress Will pass measures aimed
To relieve the tobacco growers ana
stated that the committee seemed
anxious TO get all OF the facts In
order to frame legislation which
would adequately meet the needs Of
the planters, who are complaining
that the prices now paid for tobacco
are below the cost or actual produce
ton.
Mr.. Blair expressed the belief that
some action may he taken during tho
present congressional session and
ALSO that the gcorganization Of tho
War Finance Board for the purpos.
OF financing the export OF American
tobacco and cotton. md providing a
system OF loans for the farmers
would be recommended
Mr.. Blair made fun report OF
MS mission to the county association,
which was held at Chatham Frid,y
when plans for the intensive mem
bcrship campaign In pittsylyauia
were discussed. ~ :
j: H. warren. president OF the Vir-
GINA Association, has left for Amelia
Courthouse, where an Amelia Tobacco
Growers Association viii be organ
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-13
TWO HARRISONBURG MEN
INVENT MILK STRONG BOX
Able and Philip Miller Devise
Thief Proof, Sclf-LOckinE
Hottie COntnIner.

Especial 10 The Times DIspatch.1
HARRISONBURG, VA, Dec. IL
Two Harrisonburg citizens are in re-
ceipt of patent granted on n self
locking milk bottle containcr de-
signed for use of households to pro-
tect milk from theft and molesta-
lion.
The device consists OF Il box with
false bottom supported by a spring.
The door Is opened by the milkman
and the bottle deposited on the floor
which congresses the spring and au-
tomatically locks the door of the
contaiaer. a key is necessary to
remove the contents
The inventors, Abe and Phillip
Miller. expect to vary the design to
accommodate groceries and other
articles.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-13

II have been troubled with my
stomach for the past 20 years and
was SO discouraged that thought
never would be well again. as had
tried various medicines (so-cai!ed
curcs) and spent hundreds of dollars
In treatments, but never getting any
thing to help me until heard of your
Plant Juice. I could not sleep at
night, I was so nervous. and had no
appetite whatever; my liver and kid
neys troubled me and was in constant
pa In from the gas in my system.
had heard SO much about Plant Juice
and after taking three bottles can
honestly say that am completely
cured and have gained pounds in
weight. All my friends notice the
great change in me. and am glad to
give this public endorsement for Plant
juice. hoping that 1t will benofit
aome poor sufferer"
Plant Juice is sold at Tho Tragic
Drug Co.'s store in Richmond.
For sale In Petersburg by Morri-
son, The Drug Man, and in Chase
City ny The Ghaoe City Drug co..
kAQVe .is
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-13
WARTIME ROMANCE WILL
CULMINATE IN LYNCHBURG
Miss sInude Ryder, OF Plymouth
England, to Marry Hal, T..
Jones'.

Especial to The Times Dispatch.l
LYScHBUIsG. VA, Dec. ia
wartime romance. which began more
than "A year ago in Plymouth. Eng
land. the home OF The prospective
bride, VIII be consummated here ut
the home OF the prospective groom as
soon AZ the passport of the young
girl bride can be completed by cable.
The principals to the romance are
Blair II. Jones, of this city. and Miss
Maude Ryder. seventeen years old, OF
Plymouth. England. The couple met
during the war when Jones was III
that port and recently arrangements
were made for her TO join him in
New York 10 be married. Jones was
there when Miss Ryder arrived. hut
defect was discovered In her pass
port. in that the name OF the prospcc-
tive husband WAS not included.
An effort WAS started to supply the
deficiency and finally arrangements
we're made for the young girl to be
turned over 10 the Travellers Aid So
cicty. vito sent her here 10 the young
mans mother. She viii await the
correction or nor passport and will
become tie wife Of the former yoc-
man as soon as tho licensa can he
issued
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-13
NEWS GATHERED FROM ALL PARTS OF VIRGINIA
Danville Police Seeking
Trace Of Reverend Jones

Especial to The Tin,es-DIspatch.I
DANSELLE, VA, Dec. I3.-The
police, nrc looking for "Reycrrnd
Jones'" who. IL In said. ninde II
complete and thorough canvass
of North Danvilie for the purpose
OF soliciting funds for the burial
OF n small child OF, n poverty
strIcken widow. Tkc touching
STORY told ny the alleged minister
brought him alnis In abundance.
According to ike complaint made
To the police department., the fu-
neral wns to have taken place In
n local cemetery yestcrdny after
noon, hut might fell and no service
wuH held, neither was there my
record OF such n proposed funeral.
handsomely, nude the fnrcstign-
ton and then went to police head
quarters md branded the ninn ps
fnkcr.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-13
GARY WILL HELP RAISE
FUNDS FOR ENDOWMENT
Minister to Switzerland Named m
Regional Chairman an
University board.

Especial to The Times Dispatch.I
CHARLOTTESVILLE VA, Dee. u.
--Appointmcnt OF iiampson Gary.
minister to Switzerland. aS regional
chairman Of the University OF N!r-
Sinia centennial cndow :ncnt fund IN
countries, has been announced rs
Armistead VI. Dobie, executive chair
man.
sir. Gary is Il University ~ VIZ
giria aluInnus OF tn. class OF 1891.
His home Is In Tyler. Texas. He was
a captain OF United states volunteers
during the Spanish American War
standing mister in chanccry In the
United states District Court. and in
1914 was named as special counsel
To the Department OF state. He Was
IA 1917.
Mr.. Gary'6 duties for the ccntcn-
MIA, endowment fund will! be u or
thirty-iirc foreign countries through
cut the world.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-13
"BACK TO THE WALL" SAYS
HARRIS0NBURG PHONE MAN
Appeals to City Council for PERMITS
sion to MIKE Increase In

Special to The Times Dispatch. ]

!SpccfaI 10 The Times Dispatch.1
HAR1iISONBCItG. VA. Dec. I2-
Declaring that he was "nghting with
his back to the WALL in an effort to
make repairs ut the rate granted him
by his franchise. W. G. Switzer, man
Telephone System. has appealed TO
the City Council to grant him the
privilege OF increasing the rate on
business telephones so cents per
Telephone lines in this section were
demoraiized by slcet which visited
tnls section three weeks ago, and
the local company has found ii i'm
possible 10 get all lines repaired so
far. Increased cost OF labor and sup
pics necessary to making repairs
was given as the reason for his re-
qnest by Mr.. Switzer
The council appointed a committee
70 determine whether action could
ne taken 10 grant the company the
right to charge rates in excess or
it's franchise
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-13
FREDERICKSBURG CITIZENS
DEDICATE 100000 SCHOOL
Mayor md Education OmcInls Speak
mt Opening Ceremonies for
New building.

Especial to The Times Dispatch.l
FREDERICKSBURG VA. Dec IL.
The opening exercises defeating
Fredcricksburg's new 100000 school
building were held last night. A
large crowd Of citizens and patrons
inspected the entire building.
THE principal address was deliv-
cred by Harris Hart. state ,Superin-
tendent Of Instruction, and others
who made brief speeches were City
Superintendent Z. F. Birckhead, Jr..
]. NJ. Goldsmith, chairman of City
School Board; J. e. Timberiake and
d. w. Scott, members Of City School
Board: Mayor J. Garnett King. Mu-
sic was rendered.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-13
OUTLOOK BRIGHT. PREDICTS
POWER COMPANY RECEIVER
New Head OF Cumberland. \. a. NH,
why and Power COMPANY
GpttmiNtic.
BY Associated Press. !

= NORFOLK. VA. Dec. I'll J.
cap,g Of Wilmington. y. g. re,
Tor the Cumberland Halfway an,
rower Company. which operates
umDcr OF public utiiitics in Eorti
aaroiina' today issued statemen
az the company's executives once,
mere, TO the effect that IL reorpnni1,
ZION plans are carried out. no los,
VIII be sustained by either Tho ee,
company. " ths
lie expressed confidence that pron.
"r cooperation on the part ~ -,
ncsrs. directors and bondhoidcrs vii
er,iae IN IN piacinE the co,npanys prop
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-13
THREE OF FAMILY DIE
IN | MONTHS PERIOD
Father. Mother nnd Snn. Virginfnns
Pnns Away In Rapid Success
aiDn In Chicago.

,LiNCHBuRG. VA. Dee i2.-Mrs.
has received information from Chi.
caEo OF the deaths there OF her sis
ter; Mrs. Annie Parr. and brother
IN law. Earl Parr. husband and wife
MIR. Parr Was Killed while repairing.
large crane and Mrs. parr died OF
heart trouble. y month previous TO
their deaths. son died in Chica go
Mr. ana Mrs. Parr were natives of
Virginia. the husband a native of
Amherst County and his wife of Mel
son. She WA sa daughter Of II. L.
runner. who resides ct redlar Mills,
Amherst County
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-13

Find NiinsInp yn,rrL

DAVIS. AN ll-ycar-old boy. has been
found. very tired and hoinesich after
a great adventure In which he slept
All night In tobacco warehouse.
The lad had been missing from his
home since Tuesday evening. II.
went to tho movies and from there
dritted abou; the tobacco sec
ton. littlc notice being taken Of him
ia the rush and confusion OF a b!y
tobacco Slut. Notices had been sent
out TO numerous towns asking thai
search be Instituted for him
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-13
IhIIh Mect. rrnric ncnth.

VANNET.I.F. a., Dec. l2.-NcWS
was received here today Of the tragic
death near CallandS on Tuesday OF
a tobacco farmer. The child was
playing underneath a motor truck
used 10 transport tobacco. when the
father. unmindful of the fact that
the infant was underneath the body.
climbed into tn. seat and started H..
The child ~as crushed TO death by
the wheels
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-13
Auto Goo. IN In smok,

DANVILLE, VA. Dec. l2.-I.ook ing
for an oil leak with = lighted match
resulted in the destruction Of an au-
tomobile at Shcva, few nights ago.
Luther Peters. Peach% White and
Pcachy Spruce. occupants or the car.
detecting the leak. thought IL w3s
oil and when the match WAS lighted
the gasoline. as IL proved to be.
car, which quickly was destroyed.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-13
Held for Alleged Sugar Thcn.

BTkISTUT., w. DOC. I2.-I'auI
Johnson. charged with breaking into
the brokcrag. house or H. a. Lewis
here on Third stree; and stealing n
quantity OF sugar. was arrested by
the Bristol. Tenn, police. He waH
bound over TO the grand jury at the
Court. lie was taken 10 the county
la.l AZ Eloumtville. Tenn.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-13
Many Would Enlist.

DANVlLI.E, VA. Dec. l2.-Increase
In the number OF applicants for the
army and navy here is marked. W.
g. Pinniz who has charge of the
navy's recruiting here reports that
during the past month forty men
applied for bcrths in the navy. but
jccted because OF physical impcrfcc-
tionS,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-13
PLANT JUICE HAS
SURELY CURED NE
DumbartOn (Va.) Farmer
Gives A Strong Testimonial
For The New Medicine.
HE SUFFERED FOR 20 YEARS
Claims He Had Spent Hun
dreds of Dollars Prior to
Taking Plant Juice.

Considerable talk has been stirred
up locally regarding tho wonderful
relief experienced by Mr.. Joseph NJ.
Walton. of Dumbarton, Va. and one
of the best known farmers in this
section of the country. having Il wide
acquaintance. He said:
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-13
Bristol I<iwnninn. Meet.

BRISTOL. VA, Dec. i2.--At the an
nual meeting OF the local K!wanls
Club held Thursday night. the fol-
lowing were elected officers OF III.
club for the ensuing year: Judge
Joseph l. Kelly. president: l.. a
Sterchi. vice president: Robert Eei-
~. treasurer. The directors are: w.
III. Rouse. II. q. SoGaiagcT. Sam
Grant. -. T. slant Rev. Charles Hale,
Lee liayworih and j. NJ. Barker. Jr.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-13
I.enycs Extnte TO Son.

cept for several modest requests TO
family connections and friends. Mrs.
Juliet Atkinson AIcCaw, who died here
last week. left her entire estate to
her son, Thomas Dec. McCaw, OF
Baltimore. according to her will. jus,
probated. The son qualified as cN-
ccmtor. giving bond OF 100000.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-13
ntshop Tncker leave. Dnnyilic

DNNVILI.E. VA, Dec. l2.-Right
Rev. r. ID. Tucker. D. D.. bishop OF
the Diocese OF Southern. Virginia, has
several days. holding conferences
with clergy and layety attending tho
preaching mission at Epiphany
CHURCH I. Among tho Visiting clergy
Rev: B: III; Lewis. South Boston a i Rev.
Rev. a n. kiS H OF H ssDstoss' ana 90
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-13
Inspeets Military Institute.

DANV1LI.E. VA. Dec. 12.-Major
Mordecai Crawford, of the Third
Army Area, recently made an official
inspection for the War Department
OF Danville Military Institute. The
battalion, under arms. was scrutin-
lied carefully and then put through
regulation drill. Later commissioned
and noncmmissioned officers were in
spected. The institutes condition
was commended by the visiting officer,
who said that the college would be
recommended MS suitable for n junior
reserve officers training camp.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-13

meeting OF that body. of which he is
an officer. The prcsbytery. IT is
stated, refused 20 release him on that
account. Meanwhile, II is expected
he viii take a pastoratc Al Falling
Matters. ". Va.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-13

Houston. who left his home Tues
day, cannot he found, and 1t IL feared
that he was waylaid on his way back
home. When he had considerable
sum OF money on his person. Young
Carter went home Friday night In
response to a call from the family
there.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-13
noupbtx I. Acouit,cd

ONANCOCK. VA. Dec. l2.-LouIs
court Of accomack conn,v. az an &C..
ccssory in the fire on Chinco;caquc
that destroyed eighteen buildings. ut
a loss of 100000. last Scptcm-
Der. was acquitted. the jury being
out about thirty minutes.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-13

proximately $4,000: for roads $4,000,
and for schools $1,000. About 1000
OF the total taxes are paid by COR
porations.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-13

Foul Play IL Feared.
LGNCliBCRG. VA. Dec. 12.-
Stevens Carter. a student At n local
commercial college, has been notified
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-13

Information for the Richmond
been dcma nding certain Richmond made product
lately dealer in Richmond just placed
$4,000 worth of the commodity to be used in
few orders like that the Richmond will
probably factory enlargement employees
money Richmond.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-13

leaflets for distribution by the latter part of the week
Also there is in contemplation of folder
Richmond historical
For the latter Assistant Highway Commissioner Cooke
showing the relation of battlefelds
Richmond and how they be reached by automobile
and train out OF the city.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-13
Greater Richmond
By Richmond Chamber of Commerce

concerns before them Advertising
The city NEE. in the auditorium Thursday
may be able to thresh oa
,ion q early
sa be at sas id n T will ks like
studied ls the rG5es' the ssh5it
yampaisn tina, has been by
sa s nsss asking the
get The League we s Crying an
ma local pn n Of a, s
@ the e e s4
n ss hs os thai M %
u n and various in pushing the
Of Iienr,eo County have Rshmond nuya,-
turea in Richmond. and have only hazy
sm OF Which are made largely for
tiizers farm indictments food products hats clothing
Chesterfield homes running
The call to the conference every manu-
I The s ne ss % start woT
stick to the knitting and arrive without
When E $ Goodman attending the eonsolida-
requested in the of the Richmond Chamber
and es s
par, me1ean nsii
r a s a ~ sd he
the h 1eeGrds that will citizens
s on lost Had been
ou OF to m s
Richmond and vicinity the
Of the consolidated removing
believe to be just claims have the right into
Chamber Commerce. a pablo manager,
s'S
Chamber What has the Chamber of Commerce done
Information for the Rehmond housskeepsr Because
lately dealer in Richmond placed
that, to women,
probably factory enlargement more employees.
The Chamber hopes to have limited number of
Also there in contemplation the issuance of folder
Assistant Highway Commissioner Cooke
is drawing map showing the relation Of the ba,tleaelds
train the city.
ea.Ion of the American Bankers Association will
illustrated story of Richmond.
Mr. John NJ Miller Jr president of the rrs. National
quarterly meeting Chamber. ut goes
a he the sale to
correct We cannot expect people higher
lines and
ers be for of the
furnish to rsailers signs
IN sse
% ca tns 1 be
a sn nes s Of
to tho Advertising Committee of tho Chamber
evening, January 10. when between retail
Richmond will discussed
In the meantime which merchants viii hang
their h rss
Booster Women of Richmond would like to that sign
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-13

Tho January number of Banker. official pub
LEGATION of the American Bankers Association will
illustrated story Richmond.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-26
DEAN LADD IS GLAD
 BERKELEY IS EXONERATFD


 Dean William P. Ladd of Berkeley Divinity School, at Middletown in a state ment bearing upon the report of the committee of the Episcopal diocese which investigated charges of radicalism against the school said that he was glad the report had dismissed the charges brought against the school and against himself. Two things in it he said he could accept, namely, the reference to his member ship in the Church League for Industri- al Democracy and that which decom- mended control over members of the Berkeley Faculty
 The dean said that the charges sprang from misapprehension of methods at the school. The policy had been to give the men who were preparing to preach the Gospel the opportunity in courst to acquire some knowledge of the world in which they were to preach, and each year some radical speaker sent by the Intercollegiate Socialist Society had ad- dressed the students This plan had the approval of the late Dean Hart.
 Dean Ladd names bishops and clergy men who have membership in the league and asserts that there would be disaster ahead for the school should the Dean adrIinister it with one eye on the gen. eral pTElic and the other on the trus- tees" He says that if the faculty were to surrender their independence of ac- tion and influence and were to turn over l to the trustees their responsibility as tc l what should be taught ''the school would l in my opinion, not be long in losing the | confidence of the church at large I cannot, while I remain Dean, be par | ty to a policy so entirely at variance with my own judgment and conviction of what is right"