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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-02-12

It's back to the ranch for keeps
for George HORNE, former
worlds record holder for the
running high jump and present
American champion. lie says he
is through with athletics and will
devote all his time to his ranch
near Winton, Cal.
HOrine was a student at Uni
versity of California and was un-
known except in his own school
until he suddenly broke into fame
and set mark for the high
jumpers of the world to shoot at.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-02-12
the system Against CIR.

s A" SEP
Grip and Influenza take LAXATIVE
BROMo QUININE. IL destroys
germs. acts as Tonic and Laxative
and keeps the system In condition
to throw off these attacks. There Is
only one "BROMO QUININE." e.
w. GROVES signatwt o. box Csc.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-02-12
u. OF W. WILL
NOT GO EAST
FOR REGATTA

NEW YORK, Feb. 12.-Stew-
ards of the intercollegiate Row
ing association, in session here
last night, decided to hold the
1916 regatta on Lake Cayuga, at
Ithaca, n. Y, rather than at
Poughkeepsie. The date will be
June "a, and the race will be
three and one-quarter miles in
stead of four.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-02-12

Halp! Halp! the golf
fiends are loose again. The
public is hereby warned to
beware of Frank Leslie and
Dick Young and Harry
Flood and Ed Cooney and
Judge Sorlie and Bill Coop
err and a lot of other nuts
on the Scotch game, until
they get back into their
stride and are again able to
feel confident of their
drives.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-02-12

In 1914 the Genesses of
Rochester. N. Y, totaled 3,035,
the highest in the National Bowl
ing association.
Other five-men scores:
Corinthians, New York :. 2S14
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-02-12

SEATTLE, Feb. 12.-The Uni
versity of Washington will not
compete In the big intercollegiate
regatta at Cayuga lake this year.
A faculty rule laid down two
years ago prohibiting the uni
versity's eight-oared crew from
participating in eastern races UNI
til 1917, is the barrier. The Pa
cific coast championship will be
decided in three dual regattas,
between Washington, Stanford
and California, instead of a tri-
angular meet.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-02-12

Charley Weegham raised
$4,000 in ten minutes. If
he ever puts In a full day
at that work, there won't
be any money left for Jess
Willard.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-02-12

Jess willard is going into
training. Nobody knows
what he will train for, but
that seems Of minor import
ance.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-02-12

Brunswicks, New York :. 1893
Corinthians, No. s, N. Y. 1899
Chalmers-Detroit. Chicago. 2917
Bonds, Cleveland ..... 1868
Grand Centrals, Rochester 2997
Bronx Centrals, New York 293S
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-02-12

Fred Fulton is spoken of
as a coming champion. Som
ing probably is right. No
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-02-12

The way Umpire Hide
brand is training himself
this winter down on his Cal
ifornia ranch, one might in
fer that he expects a serenu-
Gus time of 1t when he gets
back in the ball lots of the
major leagues.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-02-12

shown. Taxis have been
carrying their own charging
outfits for @ long time.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-02-12

Because there's no one so
cross or mean-tempered as
a last years golf star who
finds himself all out of
practice and has to spend a
month learning the fine
points of the game all over
again.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-02-12

When Jake Stahl's bank
was robbed he got most of
the money back. That's more
than he'd get II he accepted
an offer to buy the Cleve-
land club.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-02-12

Jimmy Duffy explains his
quick knockout by Ted
Lewis in Boston by saying
fighters are allowed to use
plaster of paris in their
gloves there. Duffy should
find a place where brick
bats are alleged and get
even.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-22
LOCAL SOCIAL EVENTS
Thomas Buckley and Mrs. Minnie M

Thomas Buckley and Mrs. Minnie NJ.
Martin.
Ernest Yost, who attends the Uni
Versity Of Maryland in Baltimore, ar.
rived home yesterday to spend the hol.
days with his parents, DR.. and Mrs.
D. L. L. Yost.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Steele will 20 TO
Morgantown tomorrow to spend the
holidays with the foremr's parents.
Edward Jones, who recently under.
went an operation at the West Penn
hospital in Pittsburgh, arrived home
last night.
Miss Clare e. Miller. who had been
the guest Of relatives in st. Louis. has
returned to the home of her sister,
Mrs. W. S. Mayors, on Watson avenue.
Miss Norma Niemen will go to her
home at Pit Marion, Pa, tomorrow to
spend the holidays with her parents.
Miss Nell Peppers leaves tomorrow
morning for Parkersburg to spend the
holidays with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. J. W. Peppers.
Miss Angela Hart, who attends
school at Greensburg, Pa, has arrived
"A'4A" W SiVdu LuG hOlludyS WIN neT
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John Hart, on
Fairm0nt avenue.
Born, Tuesday, to Mr.. and Mrs. J. L.
Reynolds, at their home on Pennsylv4.
MIA avenue, a son.
Miss Mary Mann will arrlve home
this evening from Tunnelton where
she teaches school to spend the Holt.
Gays.
Miss Frances kinsey, who is n stu.
dent at the Normal school, left today
for Keyser to spend the holidays.
John G. Smythe, of the Consolida'
ton Coal company. returned this
morning from business trip east.
Miss Estelle Hamilton who attends
school at the West Virginia university
is hero to spend the holidays with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. W. S. Hamil.
ton, at Edgmont.
Miss Pauline Snidcr, student al
tho Normal school left this afternoon
for Terra Alta to spend the holidays
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. d. D.
Snider.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-22
Evening Chat

The 1915 bird count based on 315
reports from different sections receiT.
ed by the Biological Survey shows that
the average bird population on the
farms OF the United States can be
largely increased by protection In fur
nishing food and shelter.
Several instances of a numerous
bird population following well-direct.
ed efforts for its increase are report.
ed. A farm Of IS acres near Wester.
vile, Ohio, comprising plowed land
% acres, hay land 90 acres, pasture
acres, orchard acres, house and gar.
den plot acres, and swamp and wood.
ed creek borders s acres, showed a
population OF ITO pairs Of native birds
and % pairs Of English sparrows, or
about double the average for the state.
A farm OF IS acres near Strasburg,
Ohio, with about the same proportion
Of the different fields, had 126 pairs
Of native birds and pairs OF English
sparrows, also about double the aver.
age. A farm Of 40 acres near Middle.
town. Conn, containing 10 acres OF
plowed land, acres Of woodland, 9
acres Of pasture, II acres OF orchard
and 20 acres of meadow, had bird
population of 165 pairs OF native birds,
S pairs OF English sparrows, and Is
pairs OF starting: total of 1873 pairs.
or more than four times the average
A farm Of 40 acres at New Hope, Pa,
called THE Hedges" from its numer.
GUS Usage orange hedges and divid.
ed into plowed land Is acres, woodland
2 acres, orchard ) acres, and grass,
land Is acres, supported bird popula'
tion Of l3G pairs Of native birds, II
OF English sparrows, and | startling
total of about four times the average
These examples are all of farms that
are used for ordinary farming purposes
and where no attempt has been made
to attract an extra number OF birds
by winter feeding or by putting ur
nesting boxes. The large bird popula.
tion is due solely to absolute protec
ton and to leaving abundant chances
for favorable nesting sites.
Eight acres OF land at Olney, Ill.
devoted to birds. planted with shrub
berry that supplies food and shelter
equipped with nesting boxes, and made
very attractive by an abundant sup
ply Of food and water throughout the
year, became the home OF 70 pairs
of native birds Of 81 species. The ex.
perimenter who conducted this refuge
had some difficulty with certain kinds
Of birds. y single pair of red.headed
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-22
alhLE GLASS PROGRAM

A Christl,Rs program will be rem.
dered at the Eighth Ward Bible class
this evening, December 90. a cordial
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-22
GIFTS FOR THE HOME

Electric Carpet Cleaner, $4,000.
Vacuum Carpet Cleaner, $3.50 to $40.
Lace Curtains, $10O to $3.50.
Portiers, for pair, $500 to $500.
DSapery Materials. by yard 25c to %
RoomsiSe Rugs, $1,000 to $4,000.
Small Rugs. $1.0O to $500.
Card Tables, S2.75 to $500.
Reading Lamps, $3.50 to $500.
Tea Carts, S10.75 to $3.50.
Writing Desks, $4.75 to $3.50.
Rockers and Chairs. $275 to $3250. x
Sewing Tables, $3.50 to $3.50. (
Library Tables, $3.50 to $4,000,
Royal Easy Chairs, $3.50 to $2750. I.
Book Cases. $500 to $500.
Kitchen Cabinets, $500 to $4,000.
Pictures. $1.50 to $500.
Cedar Chests, $500 to $500.
Dining Tables, $500 to $4,000
Blankets and Comforts, $1.00 to SIS
China Closets. $4,000 to $45.00.
Serving Tables, $1,000 to $500.
Flower Stands. Use to $1,000. ~
Gas Cooking Stoves, $500 to $500.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-22
PERSONALS

Mrs. W. H. Casteel who had been the
guest of her daughter, Mrs. w. R..
Crane for several weeks, has gone to
Albrightsville, w. Va. to spend the re-
mainder of the winter with her daugh
ter, Mrs. o. A. Beerbower.
Mrs. J! M. Mcdonnell left this morn.
ing for Pittsburgh where she will
spend Christmas with Mrs. WIN. Lynch
and family. Her daughter, Miss Grace
Mcdonnell, will join her tomorrow.
Paul Smith. of Charleston. arrived
home last night to spend the holidays
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. F. j..
Smith.
Mr.. and Mrs. John King. Of Pitts.
burgh, and Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Upton,
of Massilon, O., will spend the holt
days here the guests OF Mr.. and Mrs.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-22

ia Tough: reading. Trusting In Jesus
Margaret Boyers; piano solo Lucille
Tough; recitauon--Ruth Eliason song
by Ave small children; recitation
Ralph Watkins; piano uet-Edith
Hite and Ruth Eliason; story BY
Grace Watson.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-22
Entertained Choir.

DR.. and Mrs. W. r. Crane entertain.
ed tho choir of the First NJ. Z. church
last evening at their home on Fourth
street An hour was spent in rehears-
ing for the Christmas cantata and a
social hour followed. Refreshments
were Served during tile evening.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-22
Arrived from Sweet Rrlar.

Miss Florence Dowden, who attends
Sweet Briar College at Sweetbriar, Va,
arrived home yesterday to spend the
holidays with her parents. DR.. and Mrs.
]. E. Dowden. DR.. and Mrs. Dowden
and granddaughter, Rolena Ruth Dow
den, will leave early in January for
points in Florida to spend the remain
der nf the winter
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-22
Christmas In Ohio.

Mrs. Margaret Montgomery and
daughter, Miss Jane, and Mrs. Jane
Richardson, will spend Christmas in
New Philadelphia, o., the guests of the
formers daughter, Mrs. John Jackson,
formerly OF Grant Town. Mrs. Mont.
gomery and Mrs. Richardson left to
day for, New Philadelphia and Miss
Montgomery will join them Sunday.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-22

woodpeckers were selfish and aggres.
sive and prevented any other wood
peckers from nesting in the boxes.
The house wren was equally tyran.
nical and prevented several pairs Of
chicadees and tufted titmice from oc.
cupytng vacant boxes. The blue jays
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-22
What Really Mattered.

Helress latter rejecting hlm)-'1
really had to say what ] did. I'm sor-
~ II hurt your feelings" Suitor-
"Worse than that, you've hurt my
credit. Boston Transcript.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-22

welcome is extended TO all the mem.
bers and friends to attend this service.
There win be no meeting. on Janu-
ary5, the next to be held on Friday the
18th.
The program for December % is:
Vocal Duet-Willa Collins and Virgin
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-22
pavIs.smltIeY.

"a OaVlS'Srnltley'
The marriage Of Miss Alice Blanche
Smiley TO James William Davis, both
OF this city, was solemnized last even.
ing at the home of the brides mother.
Mrs. Elizabeth Ruth Smiley, on East
Park avenue. Rev. w. D. Reed. Of the
Diamond Street NJ. E. church, official
ed at the marriage which was witness.
ed by relatives and intimate friends.
Mrs. Bailey Thompson, sister OF the
bride, played the wedding music and
the bride and groom entered the Nv
ing room together. A profusion OF
chrysanthemums in yellow and white
against back ground OF foliage plants
ornamented the living room most arts
tica1ly. The bride wore coat suit Of
seal brown broadcolth with hat and
gloves in harmonizing shades. She
wore a corsage bouquet OF Sunset
roses and Valley lilies. Following the
marriage ceremony refreshments
were served. Mr.. and Mrs. Davis left
last night at $3.50 for a trip to the Pa
cific coast including visits in st. Louis,
I Denver and Salt Lake City. They will
return by the Sunset route stopping In
New Orleans for few days. The en-
gagement of Miss Smiley and Mr., Da-
Z Wis was announced two weeks ago by
the brides sister, Mrs. Thompson.
Miss Smiley now Mrs. Davis, is well
Known young woman and member OF
a well known Marion county family.
Mr.. Davis has been for four years as
SCISSOR for Marion county and Is we'll
known throughout the state They
will be at home in Fairmont after
March LIST.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-22

and graciles, however, proved the
most troublesome.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-22
Left for Florida.

Miss Marguerite Walker Jordon, wei.
fare director of the Consolidation Coal
company in this region, accompanied
by her mother, left last night for FLOR
ida to spend several weeks. Mrs. Jor.
don who resides at Wyethville, Va,
had been the guest of her daughter for
two weeks,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-22
GIFTS FOR MOTHER.

Fur Muff and Neckpicces. So to $50.
Ostrich Feather Boas, S15O to $1,000
Silk Undergarments. 500 to $500
Kid Gloves, SIPS to $500.
Silk Stockings, soc to $3.50.
White Ivory Toilet Pieces 25c to $3.50
Handkerchiefs, 10c to $100.
Toilet Sets, $225 to $500.
Hand Bags $1.00 to SEQ.
Perfumes, soc to $3.50.
Umbrellas, $1.0O to $3.50.
House Slippers, 75C to SIS.
Toilet Preparations, soc to $3.50.
Waists, $100 to $1,000.
Sweaters, $3.50 to $1,000.
Fancy Bags. 25c to $3.50.
silk Petticoats, $295 to $3.50.
Silk Piece Goods, $1.00 to $3.50.
Wool Dress Goods, soc to $500.
Kimonos OF Silk, $500 to $4,000.
Bathrobes, $3.50 to $1,000.
Cut Glass. soc to $500.
Electric Carpet Sweeper, $500.
Hand painted China Pieces 25c to $3.50
Parlor Suits, $4,000 to $l32.50.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-11
SOUTHSIDE
.Appleman Takes Appeal.

Isaiah Appleman. a farmer of Fit
tricks. Chesterfield County adjudged
insane by lunacy commission which
had been ordered by a justice of the
custody by the jury OF the Circuit
Court, to which he appealed, under
a $500 bond. Appleman, 1t is said.
was arrested on complaint of neigh
bors, and the lunacy commission was
ordered after he had been arraigned
before Justice w, A. Faison. Prepar-
atoms were under way to confine him
in an asylum. when Appleman Sc
cured an appeal TO the high court
Fined for sunday Violation.
r.. C. Kiscart. S. S. Parira and Will
liam Harris, who operate amusement
devices at Forest Hill Park. were
fined $40 each yesterday by Justice
Maurice for running them last Sun
day. II was said that the men would
donate all their earnings for the day
to charity. but II is not known wheth-
er 1t was done.
Sentenced to Jail.
Justice Maurice yesterday sem
fenced Mrs Jennie Sprewer, about
thirty-five years old. TO thirty days in
Jail. Early yesterday morning the
woman was brought into the Third
Police Station in a semi-Conscious
condition, and treatment had to be
rendered by DR.. Hinchman. of the
ambulance
Boyle-MOrrisett
Kenneth f. Boyle and Miss Myrtle
Morrissett surprised their friends
Wednesday by going to Washington
in an automobile and being married.
Announcement of the wedding came
in a telegram to the brides mother
late Wednesday. The groom is as
sistant to Deputy Treasurer Loving.
OF the Sonthside city Offices, and Mrs
Boyle is the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
j. s. Morrissett. of 1000 Semmes Street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Boyle will motor to De-
troit and other Northern and West
ern points before returning to their
new home. 5ls West Eleventh Street.
South Richmond
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-11
A GOOD MAN CALLED AWAY.

Sichmond and Henrico County
I'VE today over the passing OF an
ost. unassuming, upright citizen
Christian gentleman, former
nty Treasurer Henry c. Hechler.
III. Hecfler was one of the charter
nbers OF Paramount Methodist
Fch. and was ever ready 10 con-
ute his time. his energy and his
80 to good works.
served his people faithfully in
~ position 10 which they named
and his death removes a man
~ place it viii be hard to MI in
6hurch and community,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-11

troll when 1t becomes clearly APP
parent that It l- the best method
to put an end 10 certain evils or
advance certain rights, should be
sufficient proof TO wavering Pro-
2ressives that the Democratic
party is as willing as the Repub-
lean party in proper cases, TO
put the national welfare above
state consideration.
'As an ardent advocate OF q
national women's suffrage amend
ment. am convinced that the
ma ioritY OF the Democratic con-
Rrcssneu will eventually favor
such a measure, az they now have
passed q National Child Labor
law. The fine constructive legis-
lation OF your administration
strongly appeals To me as a Pro
gressiyc. and while l am nom
partisan candidate for juvenile
Judge here, when II comes 10 ma
tional issues in this campaign, I
feel II nv duty as well as my
pleasure ms a Progressive. to as-
sure YOU Of my cordial support.
'BEN r LINDSEY"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-11
HITS IT'S OWN PARTY.

question for clf'-Norfolk Wiz
giHiau-Pilot
But tho good women OF the suf-
frage movement look 10 Mr.. Hughes
40 carry out his own rather than his
partys views They forget that,
should the question come UP for vote
in Congress, the Republican members
would point to their party platform
rather than 10 their candidates pref
ercnce as a guide TO their action. Mr.
Hughes election would mean little
to the cause OF suffrage.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-11
Gems i'm Words

There are gems OF Oratory which
have won attention Of all and swayed
the heart; poets have struck off in
immortal verse gems Of thought which
Will live forever, and there are even
prayers which are gems expressing
in immortal form the religious fervor
and longing for the Infinite of the
human heart; but It remains for a
well known and popular citizen OF
old Virginia. who aspires for an cleo
tive office. to give us n gem in a po-
ltcal card, Hon Philip F Brown,
Of Blue Ridge Springs. is an aspirant
for the Office Of Secretary of the Com
monwealth before the Democratic pri-
mary next year. His effusion Is a re-
minder that the old traditions still
have their power and force, and there
are those who deem public office a
post of honor without intending TO
discriminate against any other as
pirants and candidates who may offer
hereafter, we give this as being a
pleasing variation on the line of po-
htlcal huncombe which is now assail-
ing the ears of the voters:
yielding TO a laudable ambition
that fingers within the bosom of many
intelligent human beings to aspire TO
an honorable office in the affairs OF
government. l hereby announce my
candidacy for the office of Secretary
Of the Commonwealth, subject to the
Democratic primary, 1917.
While not versed In the intricacies
of law. yet l am thankful to a merci-
fui Providence for the endowment OF
a liberal share of common sense and
honest acumen These are the es-
sentials of this honorab BILE office. and
by their guidance the great seal OF
the wealth will never be dis
honored If committed to my care.
Il hope IT will be the pleasure of
my many friends in the cities, towns
and counties to rally to my support
and | will ever be thankful
Respectfully.
PHILIP F BROWN.
Blue Ridge Springs. Va"
AS n modest yet eloquent statement
of laudable ambition 10 serve the
people, we put this against the field
Charlottesville Progress,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-11

IN holding that women should
do without the ballot until the
restrictive States in which they
live see fit to give u 10 them 81
observes the Kansas CITY Journal
.President Wilson shows his 10y
atty to the old musty democratic
doctrine Of States rights
singularly enough, the journal
seems TO he unaware that the
Republican National Convention
which nominated Hughes for
I President proclaimed as ats own
creed the very same 'mustY doc
trine."
1t said. We recognize the
right Of each state 10 settle THIS
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-11
Freezing Items.

Especial to The Richmond Virginian.)
Freezing. Va. Aug. 10.-The public
schools were in s-ssion during the past
week, and a fairly sood attendance is
reported.
The blackberry crop here has been
the largest in years and practically
every family has a winters supply
canned.
There is a great demand for cattle.
especially calves, and the highest
prices ever paid here are being Of
fered.
Lumber interests are active in this
section A number of mills are be-
ing operated within a few miles OF
this place. The work is giving EN-.
ployment TO all who want Jobs
Hogs have been ailing from some
disease, supposed to be measles. DC.
casionally case Of cholera Is re.
ported.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-11

Washington. Aug 10.-A hearing
has been set in this city Septem Der
% next before Examiner Watkins. of
the Interstate Commerce Commission,
in the case of the baltimore and
Carolina Steamship Company versus
the Atlantic Coast Line. Norfolk
Southern and other railroads
Alleged refusal OF the defendant
railroads 10 establish through and
Joint rates TO and from Wilmington
and New Bern. y. C. via the com.
plainant ship line is the point at issue
in the complaint
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-11
Heavy Flood Damage.

Asheville, n c., Aug. l0.-"One
million five hundred thousand dol
lars no less. is conservative esti-
mate of the damage done the roads
storms and Foods declared DR.. JOS
eph Hyde Pratt, State geologist, here
yesterday. cot this loss" DR.. Pratt
continued "a million dollar damage
can be put down to the loss of
bridges. which has been terrific The
loss is pretty well distributed among
the Catawba. Yadkin and French
Broad Rivers and their tributaries.
In some instances, sections of the
roads will have to be entirely relo-
Gated due to the cutting action of
the food. putting the bed of the riv-
er where the road formerly was To-
Gated These roads will have to be
relocated, and surveys in MANY in
stances are already being made"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-11
DISGRACE TO THE UNIFORM.

This is not news story. For
any reasons we would not make IT
the principal reason being that ii
pnld give pain and unwarranted
nhlicity TO two quiet modestly-
v-like young women visiting in
lchmond.
Two persons, who disgrace the uni
IN and eolors of the United States
- and who would be ridden out
Richmond on rail If they could be
nfehended. followed these young
mes from the corner OF Seventh and
oAd Streets shortly after 3 o'clock
night. and accosted them near the
ner OF Seventh and Grace
skpproaching pedestrians witnessed
Incident, but were not aware of its