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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-10-15
FISH, OYSTERS AND WOOD. Phone
25S Red. Also agent for Marvello
Face Preparations. R. o. Park.
$3.50

WANTED-To sell or exchange for
farm, book and stationery store.
A real opportunity. J. P. Garri-
son, Elberton. Ga. 1888
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-10-15

Those desiring "kooms for Rent"
cards will find large supply Of Diff
ferent kinds at the Telegram office,
for sale. Also anyone wishing a
pocket card with all the fire whistle
signals and location of city wards,
with other valuable information can
get one free by calling at this Of
fee. IF
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-10-15

The production of anthracM
during the month of Septem'a
the largest Of any Septem'a
history of the industry. sA
show that the production aW
mates, 100000 tons. TE. y
for September shipments ID
was 5,S76,496 tons.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-10-15
NOTICE TO PUBLIC

We hereby notify all citizens OF
Lakeland and the State of Florida
that Mr.. M. M. Haynes is not rep
resenting us in any capacity what
ever. Kimbrougk Supply Co., South
Florida Agents Baldwin Piano Co.
1851
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-10-15

We carry large stock of tires,
tubes, and other automobil sup
plies, which we buy direct from
manufacturers, at lowest cash
prices, sell for cash, and can meet
any legitimate competition. Call and
see us. Lakeland Automobile and
Supply Co. 3O69
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-10-15

More than one-half of the worlds
population live in the tropics of the
OLD world. Under British rule alone
are more chan $4,000, 900 tropical
natives. Many of these earn their
hVing in the most primitive WAYS
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-10-15

you build or buy a home
see l.. B. Gill & Co. Phone "a
Black. 21a6
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-10-15

MONEY-Lost last Sunday between
Edison junction and Lakeland,
check book on Miami bank and
Trust Co., containing valuable
papers and money belonsing to C.
M. Bailey. Liberal reward II re-
turned to Dr.. H. M. Richards.
Lakeland, Fla.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-10-15
WE SUPPLY THE LIVING AND
TAKE CARE OF THE DEAD

Kimbrough Supply Co. has a COM
plete undertaking department, with
licensed embalmer in attendance, at
reasonable prices. 1926
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-10-15
M I S CE L L A N EOU s

II you want residence. vacant
lots, small or large orange groves,
or wild lands in, or near Lakeland,
see me before buying. Selling only
my own property. D. H. Sloan.
1909
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-10-15

EVERYTHING in engraving cards
invitations, etc., at the General
Office Supply Co. 3272
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-10-15

TO SELL OR TRADE for lots. A
two passenger automobile: a bar
gain. See Grady Deem. 1926
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-10-15

NEW BUNGALOWS for sale. Call
"a Black. 1896
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-10-15

IN Russian schools pupils are al
lowed to choose between learning
French and German and 20 per
cent choose German, because it is
claimed they have better chances of
securing employment when sneak
ing German.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-10-15

ROOM AND BOARD-Close in to
nice couple without children.
Phone 321 Black, or address Box
81. 1878
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-10-15

If all the water power in the
United States were developed cleo.
Tically, it would save the handling
of 2S5 100000 tons of coal a year
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-10-15
LABOR NEWS AND NOTES

Western farmers are experiment.
ing with potash fertilizers as a pro-
lection from frost.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-10-15
PUBLIC STENOGRAPHER-Work
done neatly and promptly. Room
200, Drane Bldg. Phone s 1857
HUNTING LICENSE

HUNTING LICENSE
Parties desiring State and county
hunting licenses may get same on
and after Nov. 18th, by applying
at my office in Dickson building,
Lakeland. Frank Thompson. 1921
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-10-15

The florists of New York are said
TO be losing $4,000 a day because
OF the war, as there are no orders
for steamer bouquets.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-19
HENR|CO COUNTY
GETS 100000
COUNCIL ADOPTS MEASURE WHICH
WIPES OUT OPPOSITION To
ANNEXATION.

Common council met for the last time
as at present organised last night and
wound up It's business
The resolution appropriating $780,
900 to improve Henrico roads was
CONQUERED In. thus averting opposition
to annexation without debate. and the
sum of $4,000 WAS appropriated for
improvements to the council chamber.
This work 10 to be done under the
supervision OF the building inspec-
tor.
Other appropriations agreed upon
were: The sum of $500 for the mayors
contingent fund; 5000 Cor auditors
contingent fund; sa,5o0 for payment of
damages occasioned by street improve
ments. 1850 for similar purposes; 5000
for expenses OF council committees TO
attend the annual waterways conven-
ton in New York next month
Permission was granted North Rich
mond to use city water at the usual
rates for nonresidents
Unless something unforeseen occurs,
or an emergency arises, this common
council will not meet again
Later in the month a caucus will
probably be held by the new council,
at which time officers will be chosen
1t IL generally conceded that President
Peters will succeed himself and that
Councilman Radcliffe will be elected
vice president, to I'll the place vacated
by Mr.. Mills.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-19
SPECIAL MEETING
ON NEW BUILDING

Chairman Seaton has called the
special committee on new municipal
building TO meet tomorrow night 10
discuss matters pertaining to the pro-
posed building The names of pros
pective contestants for the design Will
also be presented at the meeting The
following names have been sent TO
Clerk Mcdowell
Charles NJ. Robinson. incorporated.
8. NJ. williams. Marcus Hailett. Albert
r. Hunt, Herbert l.. Cain. Carl Ruehr-
mund, Carneal h johnson. MArcelius f.
Wright, Charles X. Bryant, D. Wiley
Anderson. Remington Randolph,
Harold 4. Caiisch. holland 4 Basker-
viii. william C. West. w. Duncan Lee,
Julian Powers Cox. Clinton Russell
Asbury q whitehurst and c. X. Howell
Applications have been fled also by
the engineering Arm OF Bolton. Clarke
& Pratt, and by A. Langstan Johnston
Jr.. who 10 the Richmond representa-
tive of Percival r. Moses, consulting
engineer. Of New York. Mr. johnston
applies for the privilege of submitting
plans for that part OF the construc-
ton requiring the expert services OF
engineers.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-19
FRENCH WOUNDED
TAKEN To PARIS
GERMAN AIM DECLARED POOR,
AS 80 PER CENT OF SHELLS
FAIL TO EXPLODE.

Paris. Aug ia train bringing
French wounded soldiers has arrived
at Moulins-Aliier. The men were all
wounded In the hghting at Hiamont.
Almost all of them were wounded in
the arms and legs and this bears out
the previous statements that the Ger
mans are shooting low. Their aim,
however. In said to be very poor. as
80 per cent OF the shells fail TO ex-
plode. All of the wounded French
men brought trophies in the shape
OF German helmets. spurs and other
equipment.
A batch of 400 German prisoners
passed Mouiins for Montlucon and
125 more are expected. They are all
that remain OF the Ninety-ninth rsei-
ment which was moved down by the
French at saals. Most OF the men
are between thirty and thirty-hve
years old They belonged TO the
Landwehr. When the Chasseurs
charged they raised handkerchiefs on
their rifles All the German offlcers
but FIVE killed themselves. Most or
the prisoners are Alsatians and they
say they are glad they were captured
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-19
PETERSBURG
GOOD EFFECT Of
PROHIBITION IN
WEST VIRGINIA

Petersburg, Va, Aug. 1s-Rev. W.
C Taylor. d. D. former pastor of
the FIRST Baptist church Of this city.
now OF ClsrNshurg. w. Va, addressed
large and interested congregation
on prohibition In West Virginia"
in the Second Baptist church here
last evening.
DR. Taylor declared that in West
Virginia prohibition prohibits as well
as any other lava on the statute
books and that prior TO July ! there
were from six 70 twenty drunks before
the Clarksburg Police court daily
and that from July / to July Is, the
day on which he left home. that only
Shree arrests for drunkenness were
made and one for bootleggins He
stated further that vacant stores had
been occupied and that business had
taken new lease on prosperity.
While here DIR. Taylor Is stopping
with his daughter. Mrs. Harvey GIL,
on Franklin street
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-19
SUGAR COMPANY
CLEARS SKIRTS

Washington Aug. 1s.-The depart
ment of justice received a communi-
cation today from President oxnard
OF the American Beet Sugar company,
which WAS designed to clear that cor
poration of any suspicion that ii shares
In the responsibility for the price In
creases now being investigated by the
department.
President Oxnard wrote That the su-
gar mills In California had begun
grinding at the regular annual rate
August l. and that the usual pro-
gress was made toward putting the
beet sugar output on the market. He
said the output of the American Beet
Sugar company probably would reach
1900, 600 bags. which v-onld be on the
market at the market price and not
held for anticipated increases. az 1t
is charged has been done with other
food products,
The action OF this mig corporation
in seeking to establish ITS spotlessness
before the government was regarded
by officers as sufhcient reason which
has come over corporations OF this
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-19
TRAIN AT VICTORIA
KILLS RAILROAD MAN

Especial to The Richmond virginian.)
Victoria, Va. Aug, Isl. l,
Hardwood, car inspector for the
virginian Railway company at Victoria
was accidently killed this morning at
o'clock. while attempting to cross
the track between two cars, one OF
which was struck by ahifting engine
Just a. he was between them. catching
him between the two drawheads and
MASKING him through the stomach.
DR.. e. L. Kendig was Immediately
summoned. but did not arrive in time
to render any Aid, as Mr.. Lakewood
died almost instantly and without
speaking A coroner's Jury was sum-
moned and the body turned over to
Undertaken Stables and will be
buried In the Victoria cemetery to-
morrow Mr.. Lakewood leaves
large family and was held in the
highest esteem by the railway Of
ficials and employees.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-19
ROBERT B. MALONE
IS FOUND DEAD

Petersburg, Va, Aug. fs.-Mr. Robert
Butler Malone, aged fifty Ave years,
son Of the late General William Ma
hone, died at an early hour this morn-
ing in his room on North Sycamore
street
Mr. Malone, during has fathers term
as United States senator from VII
ginia, was clerk of one OF the sen-
ats's committees. later holding a
United States consular position IN
Mexico and for several years subse-
quent was clerk ~ storekeeper In the
custom service unSst hi" brother,
William Malone, no WIS collector Of
customs in this city.
Mr. Malone had been IN delicate
health for a mum Der of years. though
he was on the street as late as sat
urday night last He retired last night
about IL clock and was found ntad
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-19


In connect IN with story Of that
type. Each of the gentlemer stated
the e tre!r exact words to the rep~
ressHta I've x the journal had been
printed that they would not have
cared
Ale @or Brogden was quoted in the
article az saying The prohibition
law IN North Carolina Is most decid-
eddy an unfair ore. j. hasn't stopped
drinking and has served TO take away
the ssssota oility Of whole lot of
our people"
The Journal either made a huge
rsistak: - IN tina. article 2r deliberate
r. twlAted my words IN order that
they would become just as they wish
ed Them said Mayor Brogden this
morning MI Brogden stated further
that he told The man that the city
was never in more progressive con-
dition than y nee 1909, when 2rohi-
bition wen. into effect He said thai
he told ehe journal man that Dur
ham was now carrying over one
hundred thousand dollars worth OF
bonds without EXTRA taxation and
that the court records would show
that drunkenness had greatly de-
creased There is double the amount
OF building In progress now ana has
hssn since the election than there
was before Mr.. srosd.n also said
that he cited 70 him TIE v, ent IN
cr@aee In church attendance and
membership; the cleanliness Of the
city and the real mora guoo that has
come from prohibition.
u did tell him, thet respectable
people would not either engage in
the blind tiger business nor pur-
chase liquor from blind tiger, as
they know that II lis violation Of
the law said the mayor.
Mayor Brogden will prepare
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-19
FAREWELL FEST
I. Of COUNc|LMEN
eoep-n.E SPEECHES DELIVERED
TO THE RETIRING MEMBERS
OF Council.
PR AISE OF PET E r S
MILLS, MOORE. tMLsVF, POLLARD
AND xoNnELEHR nRor FROM
AMONG THE CITY
FATHERS.
PR A1sE OF PETER S

... ~---,-,, council
a., -, 80 80 ,i,..r ave members
a.. Vrsgrs Minis Moore
q 9. VA 0eqS y,,Sn,e5r
i'.', -. 80 rra4s Inv
= 49, - IT. "a sr,eeches
~ 80 , --..-,.,@a.Satt,r we're
49, p+ffnrk and Peters
- -..-re+ va ex.ressed at tine
gepsYffrs N Inc OH men. several Of
1hon had beer .n the body nun ter
a. year<. white Mr.. Mills mad a record
car sfxeeen wears
Mi. Mills. ir shert sYeech. fhahkfa
the members OF re toGN i"T their
uniform courtes> ami their assistance
during his association with thenl. ano
sal6 that ne hoped he plea M tflena
continue
Mr. Maore atd the same.
Mr.. Pollock depIore1 the less me
city w0uld sustain oN the retirement oi
Mr. Mills. and Sa.S thaf not only Wod'a
council miss him, hH. The city al trge
would lose ne most valuable man III
coarcG man. SAID Ar t"i]"ch'
with iu6orllta6!e courage ana en$TFE'
ard strong desire X he@p his city
| must say continued Mr- PoI4eck'
that this body VIII miss MI Mo2fe'
who has served long time WIN us
from jhe Sputhsiae and We nope ne
will continue 40 show himself among
us with his advice and his encourage
ment
He referred ~ Nr Pollard as The
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-19

size that the regulation Of food prices
has been undertaken with great ear
nestncss by the department. and with
q full determination thst those re-
sponsibIe for the condition Of food
prices would be reported.
The progress made In TIE investiga-
ton was discussed At the cabinet meet
ing today. The Investigation will be
before the attorney general attempts
to formulate an opinion for the presi-
dent as to whether new legislation IL
needed for application to the present
situation.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-19
Building Permits

Inspector Butter yesterday issued
the following permits: ". T. Smith.
to build a one and half story brick
stable In rear Of 322 North Twenty
third street. 10 cost 1900: Mrs. Bette
NJ. Bernard to build a two-story brick
warehouse in rear OF 4io South Laurel
street, TO cost 1850: Mrs, T. T. Carter.
to repair two-story frame dwelling.
24os West Main street. to cost $l16:
]. A. Page to repair two-story frame
dwelling, Auburn avenue. to cost
1856; e r =. Myers to repair two
story bisck dwelling. bi4 West
Franklin street, to cost 800
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-19
GLEN ALLEN THIEVES LEAVE
NO CLUES BEHIND THEM

Although every effort is being made
by the Henrico police to apprehend
the thieves who last Sunday night
robbed the Glen Allen postoffice OF
$3.50 in stamps. no clue as to the
identity OF the parties who committed
the offense has yet been gained.
Postmaster Franklin Stearhes, Jr.,
believes that the stamp draw also
contained a small amount OF cash.
Deputy Sheriff Sydnor and Common
wealth's Attorney Sutton visited the
scene Monday afternoon, without
gaining any additional information
which might lead to the arrest Of the
thieves
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-19
Reckless Driving Charged.

John II. Morris, a painting contrac-
tor. 205 North Monroe street. who q
few months ago ran down and killed
Henry J. Holzgrefe, Of 2201 Grove
avenue, and who was later acquitted
at a Police court hearing and by a
coroner's Jury. was again arrested yes
terday. charged with recklessly driv-
ing his automobile.
Morris Is charged with being intoxi-
Gated and recklessly driving his car.
Tie arrest was made on the Will
liamsburg road.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-19
Hamilton Martin Wedding.

Petersburg. Va. Aug. ls.--Miss
Olive Brook Martin and Mr. Percy
Wade Hamilton. well known young
couple OF the West End, were united
in marriage at the home Of Mrs. NJ
J. Hamilton. on Rome street. last
evening. The attendants were Miss
Nora Aldridge and Mr. r. B Baton.
The ceremony was performed by Rev,
A. r. Love. of the West End Bap-
fist church. Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton
will reside here.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-19
WILLIAM II. sHAv's BODY
RECOVERED FROM RIVER

Petershurg Va. Aug 1s.--The body
OF William H Shaw Of Richmond. who
was drowned in the Appomattox river
near the old shipyard here Yesterday
afternoon: was recovered from the
water about $50 o'clock this after
noon and was brought to the wharf
where 1t was viewed by Coroner Leigh.
Mr.. william p. Shaw, father OF the
young man, came TO the city today and
assisted in the search for the body.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-19
CALLS CONFERENCE
OF COTTON GROWERS

Washington, Aug. 1S.--Secretary
McAdoo has called conference Of
representatives Of hnanciers and pro-
ducers of cotton TO meet at Wash
ington August "A II is n conference
similar to that of the bankers and
shippers interested in grain which was
held here last week. 1t Is hoped
through exchange OF views al this con
ference that a so.ution of the prob
lens relating TO The cotton crop will
be reached
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-19
GOVERNOR ACCEPTS
JUDGES RESIGNATION

Governor Stuart has accepted the
resignation OF Circuit Judge Joseph
L. Kelly, OF Bristol. named by the
last general assembly for a seat on
the Supreme Court Of Appeals. The
resignation ts to become effective
September t. He assumes ONCE next
year and resigned at the time named
in order that he might have q well
deserved rest before taking up his
new duties.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-19
DELEGATIONS APPEAR
BEFORE THE GOVERNOR

Friends Of Judge A. E. King and
J. Bruce Hunt will appear before
Governor Stuart at 10 O'Clock this
morning to urge the candidacy Of each
for the seat made vacant on the Roa-
noke bench by the resignation Of
Judge Walter X. Staples, Each OF the
candidates have n strong endorsement
for the position
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-19
Writ of Error Granted.

The Supreme Court Of Appeals yester.
day granted writ OF error In the
case Of Fayette s. Tolsen against
peter B. Bradley and others, appealed
from the Circuit court of Culpeper
county. The case arose out OF sale
OF real estate involving about $4,000
and II was claimed in the proceedings
that the number Of acres contained In
the track was misrepresented.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-19
s.,i,s I'M Circuit Com.t.

Suit was Instituted in the Circuit
court yesterday by Mamie l.. Clayton
administrative Of Lucille Grace Clay
ton. against the city OF Richmond.
for $4,000. Joseph Jones against
Southern Railroad company for 81
900; same, administrator of Harry
Jones. against same. for $4,000,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-19

this morning by colored boy WHO
sat UP with bt-n.
He is survived by ore brother. VAL
liam Malone, OF Norfolk. and one
sister, Mrs. Within l.. McG'N. II this
city.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-19
Confer Degrees

At a meeting to be held tonight IN
their hall, Richmond council. No. $685.
Knights Of Columbus. will confer ths
first degree on large class of candi-
dates.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-19

Mayor Ainslie yesterday named f.
c. Laird. John c. Freeman. Augustine
Royal and W. r. Dabney delegates
to the annual meeting OF the Atlantic
Deeper waterways association to be
held In New York next month.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-19

statement In which he intends show
ing the facts In regard 10 the fnan-
ctal and moral condition of Durham
since prohibition went into effect. He
emphaticaiiy denies what he is quoted
m the Journal as saying and states
that he still believes that prohibition
has worked great good in and for
Durham.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-19

200 East Marshall Street,
RICHMOND. VA.
Phone Madison 1888.
For sale by Druggists Mailed
on receipt Il price. 25. IS, SO, 75c,
$500 and $3.50.
Stop Boil II. one day.
Relieve Soreness, Pain and In
Illumination II Plies and Haemor-
rhoids with one or TWO appiica-
lions.
stop that disgusting Catarrh In
or 3 days.
Heal tina: old Sore or Ulcer In
a few weeks instead of months or
years.
Stop that Rheumatic or Neural
gic Pain with a few applications.
Take the FIRE out OF Burn In
Il few minutes, and heal II in
few DAYS instead OF weeks
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-19
Mr.. Markham.

Register OF DeedA M. G. Markham
was quoted nv saying:
We thought prohibition would
prohibit, but wa have learned very
plainly in the last few years that II
doesn't prohibit the sale and the use
# liquor. and that It has been a bad
thing for the locality, Any one can
get liquor in Durham without much
trouble. We were much better of
with saloons"
To the Sun representative Mr..
Markham said that the journal man
asked him for an interview and that
he refused TO give It. We then ask
ed me" said Mr., Markham. what
thought Of the liquor situation ?"
replied. II don't think It has help
"a the citvs morals" He then ask
ed me do you think If they had the
chance that Durham people would
vote for saloons7" replied. Il don't
/ think they would ="
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-19
MFR. SasA.r.

Mr d r sasser was quoted by
the journal as saying. Prohibition
has haen a mistake ALI the way
through and ! think the people real
ne IL An lllustratioN told by Mr..
Sa sser was also quoted. although Mr..
.,asser says 'ha illustration was only
1oke and that The writer Of the
article had IT twisted. AS fer the
above quoting Mr.. Sasser said III Is
absolutely false
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-19

Did you come back on an ali-steel
train ?"
when the walters and porters nm
ishe3 picking me / felt sure that II
was New York American.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-19
The Weather

For Nirginia-Fair Wednesday and
Thursday. without decided temperature
change, moderate south winds.
North Carolina--Partiy cloudy Wed
nesday and Thursday, moderate south
winds.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-19
Judge Christian.

Judge w J. Christian, president OF
the Merchants bank was quoted as
saying The blind tiger Is our great
est evil There are thousands of gal
Ions Of liquor being shipped here
each week"
While talking 70 the sun reporter
This morning, Judge Christian SAID
I'm prohibitionist and absolutely
deny what am quoted as saying
The man WAS slick article ana
visited all reasoning out or what |
said did tell him that hduor was
1ne Of our greatest evils and that
LIQUOR wac shipped 1nro Durham
However. I did1't say how much. In
my opinion prohibition is a great
success" concluded Mr. Christian.