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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-05
MERRY CHRISTMAS PLANNED
FOR VETS BY LEGION POSTS
Commander of the Department of Virginia Issues Bull
letin, Asking for the Appointment of Com
mittees to Aid Needy.

NORFOLK. VA. Dec "A plan for
giving every disabled and needy war
veteran in Virginia merry Christ
mas has been evolved by DR.. Junius
T.. Lynch. department commander OF
the American Legion. DR.. Lynch has
issued bulletin calling upon every
post in the department TO appoint at
once 4 committee for the purpose of
reaching men who are suffering from
disease or wounds and are in need.
Through the cooperation of NUM-
cipalitics and civic clubs the posts
will try to obtain the name OF every
veteran who has no promise OF a
joyful holiday. and the names of fam
lilies OF men who died in the service.
Every attempt will be made to max Q
certain that Christmas does not pass
without some recognition of the serv-
ice during the world war.
The Norfolk Post of the legion
will take up the problem Thursday
night at the posts monthly meeting
IN the Navy Y. NJ G. a, and Post
Commander Robert p. Tunstall will
appoint Christmas committee.
Forty disabled veterans are being
treated AT the Army Base Hospital
They will he visited, and their fam
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-05
NEW JUDGEsH|P FOR
VIRGINIA TO Be URGED
Congressman Deal to Use His
Influence TO Have APP.
poinlincnt Made.

NORFOLK, VA. Dec. 4.-when the
measure providing for additional
judges in twenty-thrce of tho Dis
trict Courts of tho United States was
considered by tho judiciary commit
tee of the House of Representatives.
that committee struck out the pro-
vision for another judge for the East
ern District of Virginia. But Con-
sressman John Il. Deal, who is In
Norfolk for the weekend, said last
night he will ask tho House to- nut
the provision back in the bill. -"
Il think an additional Judge Is
needed in Virginia" ConEressman
Deal said last night, "and we ought
10 nave it. I am going to ofrer an
amendment to the bill when II ia
brought up for consideration, ropiilo-
Ing the additional Judge for the
Eastern District"
1t is understood that this change
In the judiciary bill was made be-
cause of the attitude of West Virgin
In Representatives who claimed that
If Virginia was to have an additional
Judge, there should DO like recoEni-
ton of West Virginia. However,. IL
is intfmated that when tho bill comes
UP In tho House. strong efrortsmay
be made to restore tho VIrEinia.pro.
vision.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-05

fuliillment OF tho ideals OF former
President Wilson. and 1t also is an
ideal OF the former doughboy, de-
clarcd Rev. Clarence Woods. pastor of
Centenary Reformed Church here, In
an address yesterday afternoon. at
tho unwilling of n memorial tablet at
Middlctown Agricultural High School.
Major Robert T. Barton. past com
mander of the Virginia Department.
American Legion. in his address said
that as the tomb Of the unknown SOL
der at Arlington had become Il ma
tional shrine. so should memorial tab
lets become community shrines. The
tablet. presented by the Alumni AS
ISOLATION. contained the names OF
Corporal Thomas Russell Beatty, Com
pany f. Three Hundred and Nine
tcenth Infantry. killed in action Oc-
tober ;. 1918. and Private William NJ.
Cadwallader. who died while training
for service Mt Salem. Va.
Tho tablet was unveiled by their
mothers, Mrs. J. Calvin Beatty. of
Blucmont. Va. and Mrs. i. a. Cadwal-
ladcr. of Naucluse. Va. w. NJ. Newell,
alumni president. presided. The tab
let was accepted by !. o. Beard. prin-
clpal. from James Rogers. spokesman
foc the association. y solo was sung
by Mrs. George CarbauEh.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-05

lies. II in need, will be given a
touch OF the legions Christmas spirit.
The committee will serve dual
position. Not only is II planned to
extend the greetings of the season
10 the ex-service men, but many
cases OF compensation and govern
ment aid Will be investigated.
The legion post requests the aid
of the public in its effort to reach
those men on Christmas. Any per-
son knowing of such a case Will he
comforting "a favor by calling Amer
lean Legion headquarters. in the
: Dickson Building. and explaining
about the case.
The legion employment bureau is
in operation and has found work for
several eXscrvicc men. Recently
one firm reported to the bureau the
need of six men. who were furnished
through the card index system estab-
liShed
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-05
FILES BIG SUIT AGAINST
NORFOLK AND WESTERN

Especial TO The Times Dispatch.l
WINCHESTER, VA, Dec. 4.-Suit
for s1O,oo0 against the Norfolk and
Western Railway has been filed in the
Circuit Court at Bcrryvillc Ey the
administrator of the estate of the
late John c. Ice. wealthy cattle deal
err and farmer, who was struck and
killed by the second section OF a
southbound express train last June
while about TO drive his automobile
over a grade crossing near his home.
Three lawyers represent the Lee in
terests. Mr.. Lee was one of the most
prominent residnts of Clarke County
and had begun a campaign for the
Democratic nomination for House of
Delegates from Clarke and Warren
Counties.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-05
CORNER-STO IS LAID
FOR MASONIC TEMPLE

PORTSMOUTH. VA. Dec. 4.-Short-
~ after o'clock yesterday after
noon Lake Drummond Lodge No. 17s.
y. +. and \. NJ, laid the cornerstone
o: the temple 1t is erecting at Deep
Creek shell road and Alton Parkway,
Cradock. with appropriate Masonic
ceremonies.
The ritual work was in charge of
Deputy Grand Master Virginius
Butts, of District "a, assisted by the
officers of Lake Drummond Lodge.
Quite crowd attended the exercises,
among which We're many Master Ma
sons from other lodges in this sec
ton. Following the ceremonies re-
fires hmcnts were served by the wives
OF prominent AIasons
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-05
REMOVE 40 PRISONERS
TO REPAIR CITY PRISON

NEWPORT NEWS. VA. Dec. A.
Forty prisoners were removed from
the second floor OF the city Jail last
night TO the quarters provided in
the old courtroom. 10 give workmen
opportunity TO do the reconstruction
planned by the city in reconditioning
the jail.
Contractors have been. at work on
the project for several weeks and are
following plans of the City Council
TO construct shower bath and other
sanitary facilities in the Jail as a
health measure in preventing dis
ease. and to make the Jail more Sc
cure from deliveries.
Officials planned to reconstruct the
iail some time before the delivery
OF seven prisoners several months
ago That event FASTENED the plans,
and after number of suggestions on
the part Of the City Manager the
Council finally agreed to plan cost
ing $4,000.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-05
CURVE SPEED LIMIT
LAW is PROTESTED

NEWPORT NEWS. VA. Dec. a.
Speed on the concrete highway be-
tween here and Yorktown viii be
cut TO eight miles an hour. il War
wick County Justices continue to en-
force the curve law.
The law provides that machines
must not round curves at more than
eight miles an hour. and at least one
justice in Warwick County Is per
sonally seeing that the law is en-
forced to tho letter. according to re-
ports reaching this city.
One man says that he was halted
and fined few days ago and that
thirty before him also had paid the
penalty.
There arc thousands OF curves on
the highway; in fact, II looks as
though it were laid out by a black
snake. and the man who goes around
one curve at eight miles has Iittla
or no opportunity to increase his
speed before reaching the next. in
many instances.
Autoists OF this city and vicinity
are complaining about the ruling.
They say that they drive carefully
around curves for their own protec-
ton IL for no other reason. and tina,
the eight-mile speed limit is too lit
tie; that practically every man driy-
ing a machine violates It,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-05
NEWPORT NEWS FAILS
TO SUPPORT RED Gross
Chapter Quits Community
Work - Associated Chair
ties Will Get Supplies.

NEWPORT NEWS. VA. Dec. A.
The Red Cross as chapter organ
ization in community service will
due TO failure on the part OF the
public to support the work during
the recent campaign for funds.
This was announced last night by
Harold Norton. chairman OF the Red
Cross organization. who stated that
the chapters service to ex-soldiers
will be continued, but that the or
ganization In Its greater community
service which has been rendered for
the past several years will be com
bined with tho Associated Chart
tics.
Secretary to Leave.
The equipment OF the Red Cross
viii be removed to the headquarters
OF the new charity organization
within this month. and arrangements
will be made To turn over all infor-
nation 10 tho secretary Of the AS
sociatcd Charities within n few days
Miss Ollie Moore. secretary OF tho
chapter for several years. will leave
the service at tho end Of the month
she stated yesterday. She probably
will take up Red Cross work In some
other city later on.
MIR Norton explained that the
matter has not yet been presented TO
the executive committee, but In view
Of the small amount OF money sub
1cfibcd the chapter cannot continue.
Reports from outlying districts have
not yet been heard from. but at pres
cnt the chapter has received only
about $500. nearly half OF which
must he sent TO the national head
quarters.
Funds Too SmniI.
This is decidedly too small an
amount to even think Of carrying on
the work OF the Red Cross" Mr..
norton stated when we need around
5000 or $4,000 TO do the work that
the chapter has hcen doing In the
past"
Officials OF the Rcd Cross stated
that tho Associated Charities Will do
most Of the worl: that the Rcd Cross
did In the past. They think that the
formation OF the new charity organi-
cation was timely in that II viii
serve tho community In exactly the
same capacity.
For that reason the Red Cross will
turn over all Information. equipment
and supplies to tho Associated Chart
ties OF this city. The Red Cross has
a quantity OF groceries donated by
various ORGANIZATIONS and groups In
the city. which have been distributed
In the past. when cases connected
with the grocery distribution are
turned over to the Associated Chart
ties all groceries will be taken to
the headquarters also.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-05
NORFOLK AWAITS WORD
OF NEW FORD PLANT
Announcement Follows Ru-
mors of Big Purchases Of
Waterfront Land.

NORFOLK, VA, Dec. 4-Honry
FORD. who is now At Florence. Ala,
with Thomas Edison, inspecting the
Muscle Shoals nitrate plant. IS re-
ported to be intending to mako Nor
folk the port of export for most OF
the automobiles and other mechlnes
which he ships to Europe and South
American countries. He is believed
to be contemplat ing the establish
ment here OF one OF the largest
assembling plants in the United
States.
The erection OF an assembling
plant at this city is taken to indicate
that Ford intends to make Norfolk
the port OF export for most of the
machines which he sends TO Europe
and South American countries.
Could Use RaIlrond.
Ford is known to he DESTROYS OF
gaining control of all the facilities
for making and distributing his
product, and the establishment OF an
export depot here. where he would be
independent OF New York capital.
would be in line with his recent
moves.
The Detroit. Toledo and Ironton
Railroad. recently purchased by Ford.
connects with the Norfolk and West
crn and Chesapeake and Ohio, and
by routing export shipments through
this port, Ford's own road could be
utilized for nearly tho whole of It's
length. Tho ID. r.. & l. approa ches
TO within $50 miles of the western
terminus Of the VirGinian Railroad
and existing rail lines practically
bridge this gap. 1t lis the general
opinion here that Ford would seek
10 effect an agreement with the Vir-
Ein!an rather than with the other
two roads because 1t is largely owned
by the heirs OF the late II. II. Rogers
and the New York bankers. which
Ford Is said to fear. are capable Of
eNerting over its management a les
ser degree OF control than over that
of the other two roads.
Mny Own Ship Line.
Whether or not Ford contcmplates
the establishment of his own line OF
steamships. which would not come as
a surprise after the announcement
that the expectation of his car was
TO be diverted from the present chan
nels, is not known. With the steam
ship business in it's present chaotic
condition 1t Is believed hero likely
that this move would be made at
the present time.
There have been rumors here dur
ing the last few weeks concerning
the probable sale OF large tract of
waterfront property located between
the city and Scwalls Point. and while
tho exchange. IL 1t has taken place.
has not been made public, there Is
reason TO suspect that Ford Is the
purchaser. An assembling plant may
not necessarily be located upon wa
ter-front property, hut for export
movement OF the volume OF that OF
the Ford interests. II seems likely
that existing piers would not be util-
lied and that Ford would build piers
for his own special requirements.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-05
COAL BUSINESS SLOW
AT HAMPTON ROADS

NORFOLK, VA. Dec. champion
Roads' coal business. one OF the main
stays Of the ports activities. has sur
fered a severe slump within the last
ten day. due to causes which have
.en variously assigned, but witch APP
near to devolvc themselves into a
question of British compentition in
foreign fields. and for business de-
preston and industrial inactivity,
which precludes the necessity for
large supplies OF coal In the, domestic
trade.
During November coal dumpings
we're reduced to very low record,
escaping the lowest record of the
year by n few thousand tons. The
business of November. according to
Indications during tho first three days
Of December, will he borne out dur
ing this month. An exceedingly dull
tone features the coal market
throughout.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-05
1000 CARDS SIGNED IN
NORFOLK REVIVAL WEEK

NORFOLK, VA, Dec. 1.-THE second
week Of the Gypsy Smith cvanGclistic
campaign opened today with two big
meetings at the Tabernacle.
The committee in charge OF ar
engagements for the revival Is jubi-
liant about the results OF the first
week. w. Frank Robertson. general
chairman. said last night.
The attendance AT the Tabernacle
and at the Colonial Theater has ex-
ccrded the expectations OF the com
mittee." Mr.. Robertson declared.
".and the impression which has been
created by Mr.. Smith in the city ia
highly gratifying. Everybody is
talking about him and his services.
and he has sold himself to every
body TO whom he has preached"
More than 1000 cards. denoting a
decision TO join a church. a rcconse-
Grafton or a request for church mem
bership transfer. were signed during
the first week. And approximately
$4,000 persons attended the seven
meetings in the Tabernacle and the
five in tho thcater.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-05
10 FATHER-AND.SON
BANQUETS TO BE HELD

PORTSMOUTH. VA. Dec. 4.-"onc
thousand fathers and sons at ten
fathcr-and-son banquets In the
churches OF Portsmouth, December o."
Is the slogan OF the church council
for Father and Son Week" in Ports
mouth. Under the direction Of the
church council Of tho Community
Boys Work, tho churches of Ports
mouth have entered upon a program
OF boys work so comprehensive in
scope and so compelling In impor-
s,sa, e. e =. eau1'a s7 'op'. - 'h'- On
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-05
HOW'S YOUR BACK?
Kidney or bladder Troublet

Parkersburg. w. Val had blad-
der trouble and consulted my family
doctor. took his treatment for some
time without permanent results. Then
l concluded to try DR.. Pierce's Anuric
(kidney and back ache) Tablets, and
after taking few bottles found
the disease had yielded to the treat
ment and I was entirely cured, not
only OF the bladder trouble. but also
all the rheumatic pains were gone. I
am sending this testimonial in tho
nape that it may put some sufferer
on the road to recovery."-Rey. j.
Russell Brown. Route g.
Health Is wealth. Do not neglect
the most valuable asset you have.
Get "Anuric" from your neighbor-
hood druggist or send I0c for trial
pkE. to DIR. Picrce's Invallds' Hotel
in Buffalo. y. Y.-Adv.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-05
BOY SCOUTS TO GIVE
EXHIBITIONS OF WORK

NEWPORT NEWS. VA. Dec. 4.-Ex-
hibi,ions will be offered by the Boy
Scouts throughout this week on
Washington Avenue with n view to
showing the public what the Scouts
are doing in this community and a
cause for the organizations con-
tinucd existence here.
This program will be carried out
In connection with the drive for
about $4,000 to continue the work of
the Scout organization In Newport
News and members of the Scouts
council and others will start out to-
morrow morning with special as
signed territory to cover and prospec-
tive supporters of the Boy Scout
movement and ask the people to con-
tribute to the Scout organization.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-05
TWO HURT AS TRAIN
STRIKES JITNEY BUS

PORTSMOUTH. VA, Dec. Awhile
crossing the railroad tracks in Glas-
gov Street. last night. Churchland
Jitncy bus was struck by Il train and
turned over. Two of the passengers
in the jitncy, a man and woman. were
reported to have been hurt The
woman, who was bleeding when she
was picked up. was lifted into a pass
ing automobile and carried toward
Churchland
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-05
Ranking Lecture. for scboo,,

NORFOLK, VA. Dec "A series
or lectures on banking and financial
subjects. conceived by tho education
committee OF tho American Bankers
Association, are being delivered. In
public schools of Norfolk. Portsmouth
and two counties by younger mem-
hers of the banking fraternity. OF
these two cities. Tho first lectures
have been given, and others will
follow this week on n schedule of
one lecture every three weeks.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-05
Live stock Dies in Fire.

LYNCHBURG. VA, Dec. 4.-Leav-
Ing a fire after butchering is thought
to have been the cause of fire
which destroyed the barn on tho farm
OF John owens. in Campbell County,
some twenty miles from LynchhurE,
in which two horses and seven cows
were burned. No insurance was car
ricd on the property.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-05
sa5 900 Lynchhurg Fire Lo...

LYNCHBURG, VA. Dec. 4-The
loss at the recent fire in the whole
sale paper house OF Caskie- billiard
Company here. has been adjusted, the
companies paying $4,000 on stock
and LIZA on building. Underwriters
took salvage appraised at sic. 900. The
fire occurred three weeks ago
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-05
Congressman on Hunting Trip.

MISUNDERSTANDING VA, Dec. a.
Congressman John G. Cooper and
Charles NJ. Kerns. OF Ohio, have re-
ing a few days hunting in Stafford
County, as guests of Clerk Of Court
James Ashby. A large quantity Of
snra1 .gare'ses, 6agged., during their
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-05
DECLARES WILSON'S
IDEAL is FULFILLED

Especial to The Times Dispatch.1
WINCHESTER. VA. Dec. 4.-Thc
arms conference In Washington Is but
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-05
Almost
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Last Night

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breathe, many people say.
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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-20
Not a Lame Duck.

Thomas R. Marshall. for eight years vice
president of the United States, rightfulIy OBJ
jects TO being classed as a lame duck The
term lame duck is applied to defeated candi-
dates and by no perversion of the facts can
Mr.. Marshall be placed>in that category He
retired from the arena with Mr.. Wilson and
was not on the Democratic ticket which went
down to defeat a year ago. And when his
term, of Office expired he went back to private
life contentedly, even happily judging by his
expression. Furthermore he did not seek ap-
pointment on some commission or board with
a federal salary attached but glided gracefully
out upon the Chautauqua circuit of tank towns,
where the lush grass is long and green await
ing popular lecturers, despite the frequent
cravings of William J. Bryan and sundry old
rangers.
Il have supreme contempt" remarked the
former vice president, for a man who lies
around like a dead cock in the pit and waits
for the man who knocked him out to use a
hypodermic syringe 10 inject new Wife into
him" That is the philosophy of Thomas Il.
Marshall; they are not the words of a lame
duck. He is not temperamentaIIy constructed
for lame duck, even though he had been
knocked out in a political contest, for he could
never work the sympathy game or pose as a
martyr to his party.
Tom Marshall is no lame duck Not in
thousand years. He doesn't even limp, but is
sound in wind and limb. Playing in the bush
league may have its handicaps-accommoda
ton trains, long jumps and poor hoteIs-but
1t has its compensations. In the Cpera house.
under the big Chautauqua tent or in the First
Presbyterian church OF the various HfckyfIle5
that he visits he comes face to face with
thousands upon thousands Of his fellow citizens
to whom he can communicate some of that
splendid Americanism which animates his soul
and thus makes the world better and happier
by ms presence And the box Office receipts are
assured
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-20
Next Ambassador to Germany.

Lord DAbernon,, Great Britain's new am
bassador to Germany, is reported to be at
tanning an influence in German affairs ur-
precedented in diplomacy. His position, amp
ported by his government and strengthened by
his own exceptional abilities, is said to be al
most that OF unofficial though effectuaI
chancellor, operating to reorganize the gov
eminent
Report of such condition leads us to con-
sideration Of our own approaching appoint
ment of an ambassador to Germany, which
must be made soon. We have no need or de-
sire to take over any part in the government
of Germany or any unusual influence in it, but
our relations will be such that the strongest
and most versatile diplOmatist in America
available for the task ought to be selected
Not only the carrying out of the treaty but
the advantageous development of our CONNER
cial relations with reviving Germany demand
it. Fortunately the post holds no allure
for the socially ambitious. The appointment
can be made free from political influence. A
big man should be sought.