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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-06-22
HEROIC CONFEDERATE WOMAN
ENTERTAINS VETERAN GUESTS
Is Visited by Georgian Whom She Nurscd Back to
Health Fifiy-Nnc Years Ago in Peters
burg Hospital

PETERSBURG. VA. June 2i-Miss
Nora Davidson, recognized as Pc
tersburE's best historian and wide
~ known az the originator Of the
Memorial Day on june o. entertained
number Of Confederate Veterans
from Georgia yesterday at her home
on South Adams Street While Miss
Davidson is s. years old. her mind
is clear and she describes in "A most
interesting manner the various bat
ties near Petersburg during the War
Between the States
The house was attractlvclv dec
Grated with red and white cut flow
ers and flags Of the Southern Con-
fcderacy. Miss Gpavidson wore "a
handsome gown OF black silk. with
a scarf pin OF tn" Southern colors,
ana several decorations conferred
ON her for services during the war.
She received h"r guests a, the door.
and after they were seated in the
drawing room. she entered on the
arm OF Colonel Hodges, singing. "On
10 Richmond"
Talks on War Timcs Topics.
during the reception short talks
were made by the veterans and Miss
Davidson on war time topics. war
songs were sung and Miss Dividson
read an original poem. "All Noisy
Along the AppomattoN Tonight"
which was received with great ap-
piause.
Miss Davidson was assisted in re-
ceiving her guests by Mcsdames
David F. Rowden, G. II. Smith VIII
nam X. Young and Miss Davenpork.
After the program light refreshments
were served by little Misses Mary
Elizabeth Smith. Vivian Smith, Mary
Bragg. Bette Young and Master Bill
y Young. the last three being chill
dren OF Mr.. and Mrs william r.
Young. Mrs. Young is grand :
daughter q! Governor Rragg. of
North Carolina and was member
OF the Cabinet OF President Davis.
and grandniece OF General Bragg.
one OF the South's most noted gem
erals.
First Soldier In Hospital,
Colonel j.. J." Hodges was the first
soldier TO enter the military hospital
which had been opened on Boiling
brook Street by Miss Davidson and
several prominent Petersburg woman
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-06-22
FATHER DYING, MOTHER
SEEKS GLEN EDWARDS

PETERSBURG, VA. June o1-po-
lice Of Petersburg and Richmond
have been asked to locate Glcp Ed-
wards, white. OF Newton, y. C. HE
mother, Mrs. a. T.. Edwards. wlrnd
here today stating that his father is
dying and the boy Is wanted at his
bedside. He could not be focnd IS
Petersburg.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-06-22
Gcrmnns Attnrk French so,,,,cr,

cOBLENI, June 2l.-Thc American
and French military police are in
Festigating an attack by German
civilians on two French soldiers who
were returning to their barracks near
'ernsdorf The soldiers were roughly
handled. their injuries requiring hos
pital treatment
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-06-22
mooyer Urges Buildinr Of Dam.

WASHINGTON, June 2l.-prompt
construction by the Federal govern
ment OF a dam at Boulder Canyon for
the protection OF Imperial Valley,
California. against the food waters Of
the Colorado River, was urged today
by Secretary Hoover before the House
Committee on Irrigation OF Arid
Lands.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-06-22
Accepts Position WIN p,,L

1t was announced yesterday that
=. w. Harrison. former teller at the
american National Bank, has 40.
'cepted the position OF manager Of
the Floyd Avenue branch Of the
American National Bank.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-06-22
Returns verdict for pInin,,r.

\ verdict for the plaintir was re-
turned by jury In the Law and
Equity Court yesterday for s26STo
in the suit OF II. II. Walton against
NJ NJ Binford. The case came from
the Civil Court on appeal
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-06-22

INSTRUMENTS, but with my last two
had only nurse: we had no time TO
get q doctor because l wasn't yery
sick..only about ten or fifteen min
Write for free book. Motherhood and tho B.hy 80
containinS Important informa tlon, and all about
ao,sers Friend TO Rradfeld HeIulitor Co,
BY druggists everywhere. ~
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-06-22

have cramps any more, and can do
my housework all through the month.
l recommend your Vegetable Com
pound to my friends for female
troubles. - Mrs. DELLA SCHoLZ,
14l2 Salisbury St., St. Louis, Mo.
Just think for moment. Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound has
been in use for nearly fifty years. 1t
is prepared from medicinal plants. by
the utmost pharmaceutical skill. and
superior methods. The ingredients
thus combined in the Compound cor
rect the conditions which cause such
annoying symptoms as had been
troubling Mrs. Scholz. The Vegeta-
Bile Compound exercises restora-
tive influence Of the most desirable
character, correcting tho trouble in
gentle but efficient manner.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-06-22
Kcnrney Honored nv Chr nu,,,

ATLANTIC CITY, ". j.. June 81 -
A. kearney. of the Norfolk and
Western Railroad. was named a
member OF tho general commission mr.
the election OF officers hero TODAY bv
tho car builders convention.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-06-22
EndcaNnrcr. nd Ncmnort Ncx.

NEWPORT NEWS. VA. June 21.-
The state convention az the Chris
tian Endeavor convencde here today.
About 300 delegates are here, every
city and county In the State being
represented. The convention ends
Friday
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-06-22

Lioit iift 1lOlu sui .
fering than you have
pc h n pS imagined.
An eminent physi-
clan, expert in this
science, has shown
the way. 1t was no
who first produced
[ h o great remedy,
Mothers Friend. ~
Mrs. c. J. Hartman,
Scranton, Pa, says /:
with my first two
children I had n doc
tor and q nuu y and
then they had 70 usa
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-06-22
DIR. Porter to Preach.

HEATHSVILLB. VA. Juno 21-
kirkland Grove Camp committee met
recently and the chairman announces
that DR.. ]. W. Porter. OF Louisville.
KY, Will do tho preaching again this
summer.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-06-22
SIDELIGIITS

one ~ the most attractive and
pc"n'l'nl sights ~ reunion week is
IN" Confederate flag living in IN.
btc"@" from the First National Bank
ha.S'"h 300 feet above the street
Al night the flag may he seen for
miIeA. with an immense spotlight,
"i !niinS out its every star and STRIFE
as IL hpa's above the gathered thouy-
"hns VINO Fought and bied for H..
nerininenCy.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-06-22
Mother
Read This

Here Is wonderful message to all
One arrives, you can have that moment
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-06-22

and had backache
and had to go 20
bed as | could not
work. My mother
andmywhole fam
lily always took
Lydia e. Pink
hams Vegetable
Compound for
such troubles and
they induced to
try it and it has
helped me very
much 7 dom r
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-06-22
Goodbye B()iIs!
S. S. S. Will Rid Y on Of Bols, Pimpls.,
BlAckheads and Skin Eruptions.

A boil Is a yoicano.-your blood ia
80 chuck full OF poiSons that these
boiling up" until you destroy them
completely by the use OF s. s. 8. ono
OF 'ie most pow erful blood -cieansera
known to science, 4. 8. 8. has stood
ingredients Is acknowledke by auth
critics. Its medicinal Ingredients arc
guaranteed to be purely YaKetn O.
Right off, II clears tho skin OF PIN
Piles. boiis. blotchse. blaekheads. acne.
'nnd does Il thoroughly. IT drives out
(of the blood impurities which cause
makes the blood rich and
pure builds up lost flesh. II heips TO
manufacture now blood cells.--thArs
all drug stores. in two sizes Tho lar.
Ser slIe u the more economical
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-06-22
CRAMPS, PAINS
AND BACKACHE
St. Louis Woman Relieved
by Lydia E. Pinkham's Veg
etable Compound

st. Louis, Mo. -"I was bothered
with cramps and pains every month
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-06-22

i'"hnoihh 'ardoza is arranging to
entertain IN" survivors Of "Mrsbv'S
Men this evening. and an ennr, an
be made TO form permanent or
sanitation az the famous old "jr-
reg ulars. II is believed there are
about twcnty-n,a ot the old rangers
~ the city. all ~ whom are re-
iues,cd 10 cominrnicate with either
MI. CardoZa, or Dr. r. &. Walden, or
Lieutenant Frank X Rahm. some
time TODAY
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-06-22

Claiming to be tn" oldest veteran
In the city, j. W. Yates. Of Louisa,
ky, IL navorting around like II school
COY lie Jinod' the cavalry in lsG.
ana saw service in nearly all the big
battles. He is visiting his daughter
Mrs. g. 7. Reynolds and SAYS he
expects 10 attend many more re-
unions. although he is now 81 years
old.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-06-22

G. w. Roper. post commander in
vites All service men to meet with
the American Legion at Fourth and
Franklin Streets at 10 o'clock this
morning in full-dress uniform. TO
take part in the parade. Let the
boys ~ lol7-IS show the boys Of
1861 -S6 that we are with them" SAWS
Commander Roper.
Evening journal., 1922-04-28
MERRILL s. COMPTON,
ENGINEER, Is DEAD

Merrill 8. Compton, aged 40, died
suddenly at his homo 713 Vandever
avenue, yesterday morning, follow
ing a SHORT illness. Mr.. Compton
was born in Mauricetown. n. j., and
moved 10 this city with his parents
when about 10 years OF age. Since
attaining his majority he had been
employed by the Pennsylvania Rail
road Company. and at the time OF
his death was a locomotive engineer
on the New York Division.
Mr.. Compton was member OF
the brotherhood OF Locomotive En-
gfneers and FiremeD and Of Della
ware Tribe, No. 1. Improved Order
OF Red Men. He is survived by his
widow, Mrs. Florence Adams
Compton. a son. earle O., and a
daughter, Lillian NJ. Compton. He
has two sisters, Mrs. Flora C. Wills,
of this city. and Mrs. Edwin L Sea-
brook. Camden. N. J., and one
brother. J. Clifford Compton. Of this
city.
The funeral will will take place
from his late residence at $50
o'clock tomorrow afternoon. In
termeDt will be private.
Evening journal., 1922-04-28
FAIRGROUNDS TO
SEEK PARK HELPS

The officers and directors of the
wilmington Community Service met
today in the associations office,
Room 2O54 DUPONT Building. and de-
cided that committee should be
appointed to confer from time to
time with the Board OF Park Com
missioners in connection with play
ground needs.
Reports were presented by Charles
y. Ernst. director and Miss Frances
l.. Range, organizer on recent ao-
tivities of the service. The officers
and directors OF the Community Ser
vice are as follows:
President, Mrs. Coleman DUPONT;
chairman, John P. Nields; treas
urer. Henry s. Townsend.
Directors. Mrs. Donald S. Ash
brook. Joseph Bancroft. Mrs. Will
liam c. Blatz. Lieut.-Gov. ]. Dan
forth Bush, Bishop Philip Cook. Mrs.
Pierre S. dupont. Francis V. du-
Pont. Peter ]. Ford Mrs. James N.
Ginns, Mayor Leroy Harvey, James
G.. Mearns. Joseph II. Martin, Mrs.
Thomas r. Mum. Edward r. Mack
George r. Miller. William s. Prickett,
Mrs. William G. SpeakmRn, John O..
Saylor. William q. Taylor, Charles
Topkis. Miss Jennie NJ. Weaver,
Howard NJ. Ward, David A Ward.
Evening journal., 1922-04-28
SAYS HUSBAND
WAS MURDERED
Widow Believes Wound
Over Eye Caused Anthony
Weisbowsky's Death
HIS MONEY AND
WALLET ARE GONE

MIRA Anna Wieshowsl1y. ala Pop
lar street, has complained 20 the
Bureau OF Police that her husband
Anthony has met with foul play and
has asked the department to make
an investigation.
Mrs. Wieshowsky says her hus-
band, who worked on the Pierre s.
dupont estate in Chester County, Pa.
was brought home dead yesterday
morning at o'clock by an undertake
or from Chester County. She says
the Undertaken told her that her
husband had died Of heart trouble.
An examination OF the body, how
ever. she says. satisfies her that
death resulted from blow over the
right eye. She also says he car
ried with him a pocketbood contain
ing a considerable sum OF money,
which il missing. and which leads
her TO suspect that he was murder
ed and robbed.
An investigation was made OF the
body here by local detectives and
the result made known TO the Ches-
ter County authorities.
Mr.. Wleshowslxy is survived by his
wife, nee Anna Wendt. He had been
a resident OF this city for the past %
years, coming to Wilmington from
Philadelphia. He was a member OF
the Wilmington Turngemiende and
the Polish National Alliance OF
Chicago.
The funeral will take place on
Monday,
Evening journal., 1922-04-28
OF
FRANCE, EXPIRES.
Former President Afflicted
Since Fall From Train
In 1920
DUEL
WITH CLEMENCEAU

PARIS, April rs Omitted Press)
Paul Desohanel, former President
OF France. died at $50 this after
noon His MIND was said by physi-
clans to have been unstable since a
fall from train In 1920. Deschanel.
although recovered from that acct
dent suffered frequent lapses and
on occasions his actions were &C.
centric.
Deschauel was 66 years of age.
He suffered a severe attack OF grip,
with complications. two days ago.
Former President Paul Desohanel
was born in Brussels. in exile, his
father having taken part in a COUP
d'etat ip 1851. He entered the Cham
Der of Deputies in 1885, and from
that time on was a prominent figure
In French political life. For many
years he was president OF the cham
Der.
In January. 1920, Deschanel was
elected to the Presidency Of the
Republic by a narrow majority over
Georges Clemenceau.
He later resigned, because of III
health, following fall from a train.
For some time before his death, he
was In various sanitariums, although
recently he announced his Intention
Of again running for the Senate or
the Chamber of Deputies.
Desohanel was known for HIS gra-
,tous manners and as one OF the best
1ressed men in France. He was su-
.hor OF many books and president OF
many literary societies.
Twenty eight years ago he fought
. duel with Clemenceau and was
by the Tiger"
Evening journal., 1922-04-28
ORPHEUS CLUB
AGAIN SCORES
Spring Concert Delights
Many Friends of Popular
City Chorus
.SOLOISTS ARE
WELL RECEIVED

Another SUCCESS was scored BY
the orpheus CLUB IN its concert last
evening. given IN the gold ballroom
Of the Hotel DUPONT instead of IN
the Playhouse as heretofore. The
audience which completely filled the
room. was most enthusiastic.
Miss Irene Williams, soprano. OF
New York, the clubs assisting ar
fist, charmed with a series OF we'll
chosen numbers and received a veri-
table ovation. Her tones. especially
In the upper register, we're clear and
birdlike and her voice control was
we'll nigh perfect. Miss Williams
sang two groups OF songs and Joined
with the Orpheus Club in two num-
bers, Her first group comprised
The Song Of India" by Rimsky-Kor-
sakow, Robins Song" by White;
"Grieg's Dream" and 10Y" by
Moore, which was dedicated to her.
Her second group was composed Of
"a Memory" by Ganz; when 1
Was Seventeen" by Kramer. and
THE Winds in the South" by Scott.
She was particularly charming In
THE Robins Song and THE
Winds in the South"
In company with the club, Miss
Williams gave "A Song Of April,
by Arthur Foote and within a Mile
Of Edinboro' Town." arranged by
Homer Bartlett. composer OF the IA
nous "Bartlett's Dream This en-
semble work proved highly efreo-
dive.
For It's own particular part OF
the program, the club gave eight
winning rapturous applause
By its rendition of Deems Taylor's
plantation Love Song" and an ar
by w. Rhys-Herbert OF
Drink TO Me only with Thine
Eyes" Two glees of a humorous
-ype, Swing Along" by Will M. Cook
and 1.-THE Musical Trust" by Henry
drew the greatest applause.
however, the audience insisting upon
heir repetition.
As a concluding number the club
sang Correcting to Spring" set TO
he melody of the blue Danube
waltz" by Johann Strauss.
Evening journal., 1922-04-28
HOLD TWO FOR COURT
ON LIQUOR CHARGES

On charges OF having in their pos
session an illegal amount of liquor,
John saleski. AT South Head
street. and Anthony Mazlislri, 1o5
Stroud street, were each held In
$500 bail for court by Judge Hast
ings in Municipal Court this morn
ing. Saleski was represented by
Harry P. Joslyn but Mazllski had no
counsel.
According to the evidence, the
raiding officers found about nine gal
Ions OF liquor and a still at the home
OF Saleski and about twenty gallons
Of mash and some liquor at the
home OF the other defendant. The
men were arrested in raids made by
the police and detectives last Satur-
day afternoon.
Evening journal., 1922-04-28
REPORT WORK
OF PRISON AID
Relief Given Families Of
Men; L. w. Brosius
Chosen President
PRISON MORALE
is FOUND GOOD

The Prisoners Ala Society IN an
nual meeting in the Wilmington
High School last night elected off,
oers as follows: President, Lewis
w. Brosius; Mrs. William s. Hines,
Peter J. Ford, vice-presidents; Mrs.
william Fl. Beacon, secretary; the
Rev. Frederick T. Ashton. treasurer;
the Rev. w. A. Vrooman. executive
secretary; directors. Caleb p.
Burchenal, former Chancellor
Charles Curtis, Mrs. p. Paul du-
Pont, Miss Helen 8. Garrett, Dr.
Margaret I. Handy, Arthur NJ. Lind,
George B. Miller. T. Allen Hilles,
DR.. Robert Watt, Samuel Cannon,
DR.. James Grant, Mrs. Albert Robin
Howard L Seaman, n. H Ward, sr.
DR.. Victor d. Washburn.
The annual report OF the treas
urer, presented by Mr.. Vrooman,
showed receipts OF s1747 during the
year. expenditures OF 1898. with
a balance OF s858ee.
The executive secretary presented
the annual report Of the society in
which he said that he had made 80
visits to the workhouse during the
past ten months and had been afford
ed every facility by the warden to
meet the prisoners He had been
impressed by the splendid morale Of
the institution. The prisoners had
talked freely with him about them
selves and their experiences and
without exception they all protested
to be physically and morally bene
flied by the treatment they had re-
oeived. He had met scores of the
men after their discharge and while
many OF them had not carried out
their good resolutions a very large
percentage were making good. In
his opinion the warden and trustees
were doing a splendid piece Of work
for the State in their management
Of the workhouse.
The executive secretary reported |
hat during the year the families OF
many of the prisoners had been Wis
ted and relief provided for those in
need, ample Christmas baskets had |
been sent TO families where there |
we're sixty children. A large amount |
of clothing had been given TO dis
prisoners who were desti-
ute. Board and lodging had been
provided discharged prisoners in 1853 |
Eases and 10 men had been given
ransp ortation TO their homes or to
places where work had been fund
or them. Many men had been OBJ
aimed employment, IN some cases,
through the cooperation OF the En-
1loyment Bureau. Legal counsel
lad been secured for some men who
we're worthy Of such aid and unable
o employ a lawyer.
A number of public meetings had
Evening journal., 1922-04-28
HIGH SCHOOL HAS
MUSIC WEEK PART

A pleasing program has been ar
ranged for next Monday mornings
assembly AZ the Wilmington High
school. The exercises will be in
keeping with Music Week, which the
city will observe. Several OF Will
mington's we'll known musicians viii
be beard.
The program will include solos by
Mrs. Martin b. Lewis. soprano So
loist at Westminster Presbyterian
>chSrch; Harry p. stausebach, violin
ist. and John A Thoms Jr., plan
list. Mr.. Thoms Is organist and a.
rector OF the choir at Westminster
Church and director OF the West
minister Choral Club. A selection
viii be played by the orchestra and
the Rev. John W. Sumwalt, pastor
OF Grace NJ. b Church win make
the address.
Evening journal., 1922-04-28
CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS
PLAN THEIR BAZAAR

The Relief Committee Of the
Catholic Daughters OF America met
last evening at the home Of Miss
Mary Elizabeth Regain. 7z6 West
Fourth street. TO mako arrangements
for the booth which they are to
havs at the Charity Bazaar. at the
Auditorium next week. The mem
bers OF the committee are Miss Mary
p. Regain, chairman; Mrs. John L.
Malone, Mrs. NJ. S. Keogh. Mrs.
James p. Robbins, Mrs. John ].
McClafferty, Mrs. George Billings
ley. Mrs. Carl schrettler; the Misses
Lillian q. McClintock. Esther Splan.
Mary Clancy. Madeline Shilling and
Elizabeth Konitzer.
Evening journal., 1922-04-28

been addressed on modern methods
of penology and considerable pub
licity given to these principles in the
newspapers. Three cases had been
taken before the Board OF Pardons
at the request OF friends OF prisoners.
A committee composed of Charles
M. Curtis, George T. Herring and
J. B. Jester is working out some plan
for extending the legal aid depart
ment of the society. A committee,
of which Mrs. william s. Hilles is
chairman, is working on plans for
a separate institution for women.
gathering all the information need
ed for action in the fall. The legis-
lative committee. Of which II. H.
Ward, ST., Is chairman, is prepar-
ing to press the need of a first class
parole law on the attention OF the
next Legislature. other legislative
measures are under consideration.
The question of advocating the ap-
pointment OF a public defender is
being studied.
The finance committee was au-
thorized to cooperate with the gem
eral committee in charge Of the
movement to secure a federation Of
social agencies and a community
chest for benevolences.
After considerable discussion a
motion was unanimously adopted
urging the Board Of Pardons to
meet, Il possible. at the workhouse
instead OF at Dover, SO that they
might have the opportunity Of Civ
ing a personal examination to all
prisoners applying for executive
olemenoy
Evening journal., 1922-04-28
DYE FADED WRAP
SKIRT, DRESS IN
DIAMOND DYES"

Each package OF Diamond Dyes
contains directions so simple any
woman can dye or tint her old worn.
faded things new. Even II she has
never dyed before, she can put a
rich, fadeless color into shabby
skirts, dresses. waists, coats, stook-
ings, sweaters, coverings, draperies,
hangiDgs. everything. Buy Diamond
Dyes-no other kind-then perfect
home dyeing Is guaranteed. Just
tell your druggist whether the ma
terial you wish TO dye is wool or
silk, or whether It is linen. cotton.
or mixed goods. Diamond Dyes never
streak. spot, fade, or run
Evening journal., 1922-04-28
BRTTTINGHANf-HAR

Miss Thelma Birmingham. daugh-
ter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Richard O
Birmingham, s1s Jackson street. and
Charles d. Hartman, Jr, formerly
of this city but now OF New York
were married wednesday evening in
Second Baptist Church. by the Rev
George ID. Allison. Following a trip
to Bermuda, Mr.. and Mrs. Hartman
win make their home in New York
City where Mr.. Hartman is con-
nected with the General Motors
Corporatlon.