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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-24
Orders Are Issued
Against Boryfres
Fnc,0orks Must Not Interrupt
Church Services or Exercises
at Community Tree.

Chief of Police Louis Werner yeStcr-
day ISSUED the following final orders
to the police captains of the several
districts regarding bontircs. explosives
etc. relative to the usual Christmas
festivities:
You Will see 10 il that tho alleys and
streets of your respective districts are
Kept free from bonircs. that unusual
noises in the hospital zones are stopped
and that the churches are kept free
from disturbances, such as are the
usual result on holidays. See that the
CHRISTMAS tree in the old Ford lot is
not disturbed. and allow no explosives
around same"
The instructions are given first place
In the daily bulletin OF the Police De
pariment, and will he read by all the
officers as we'll as by the three cap
tains
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-24
Unique Display
in West EndHon1e
j. K. Dennis Lays Out Nina
t're Village Of ScOcnty-
Eight Buildings.

MoSt unique, perhaps, of all the
christmas decorations and displays in
iticnihohd is the miniature village laid
OUT ''' the reception hall OF J. X. Dem
MS. at 1913 Grove Avenue In the
village itself and on tho farms i'm the
mountains around il are - total of
seventy eight buildings The whole
scene Is Illuminated by 100 electric
lights.
IN one corner of tho village under
IL bright star is arranged the Bcthle-
mem manager scene. The wise men and
the shepherds are shown in adorati ion
OF the wonderful baby.
The village has two churches a
runway station, and many residences.
In the midst of the public square is
from tunnel in the scene. and a
street car and carriage arc waiting at
the station. Tiny lights glow through
the windows of all the houses. Au-
tomobiies stand by the curbs OF tho
village streets, and children coast on
SledS down the mountain side
In constructing the scene. MIR. Dem
mis- first covered the walls and ceiling
OF the room with heavy wrapping
paper, grayiSh brown on the walls, and
blue on the ceiling. Mica and meal
Sprtnkled on the walls and floor give
the appearance of snow. Toy houses
serve as the buildings of the village,
and dolls as the people. CoIored lights
from above give 81 sunset tint to the
scene.
II have been doing this sort OF thing
every Christmas for twenty years."
said MIR. Dennis yesterday. Every
year | make il a little different. and
the village has gradually become
larger. do it largely for the sake
of tho children, but l get great deal
of enjoyment out OF it myself. I
got the idea when was a hoy from
some Germans who used TO fix UP some
thing Of the same order every Christ
mas"
Mr. Dennis began work on the scene
Wednesday night. and finished il late
Friday night. The whole task con-
sumed about thirty-six hours. The viii
lage will be allowed 10 stand for two
weeks or more. and MIR. and Mrs. Den
mis- will welcome any persons who de-
sire to sec 1t.
The scene is only tho second which
Mr.. Dennis has laid out in. Richmond.
lie came to the city In May, 1915, from
Minneapolis and built his first village
here last Christmas.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-24
WOULD WELCOME INQUIRY
Stnte Department officials Anxious for
investigation rs To Whether They
prOfited In Stock Market
IRy Assoclated Press

by Associated Press
WASHINGTON. December o@--Scc-
rotary Lansing said to-day the state
Department would welcome an in
vestigation Ia show whether any gov
eminent officials profitnd through stock
speculation resulting from his two
statements regarding President Will
sons peace note. such as was proposed
in the House yesterday in resolu-
tion by Representative Wood. Of In
diana.
81 don't know much about this rcso-
luton" said Mr.. Lansing, but If there
Is the slightest doubt about tho two
statements issued by me ! should well
come an investigation to remove it.
Personally. I don't know anything
about stocks. and should not know
how to speculate If wanted to- Wall
Street always has been mystery to
me-
Counselor Folk said:
"lf such a charge is being pressed
in good faith. ii ought to ne invcsti-
gated without delay Officials Of the
department would welcome it."
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-24
FOSSIL REMAINS DISCOVERED
fr"'eS ENistenccs OF Human BeinEs
Here i"",no0 Years Ago, Accord
Ing to Two Scientists
10y Associatcd press.I


CHICAGO, December 23.--iumau he
'ngs inhabited the North American Con-
tincnt more than $4,000 years ago. ac-
cordinG TO tho findings OF L. II. Sell
lards state GeologiSt OF Florida. and
Professor Oliver l.. Hay. who made
phbiic to-day results OF a study Of
fossil remains discovered in Florida
some months ago. Their opinion how
ever. is not fully concurred In by other
scientists.
Human bones interminclcd with
thos" Of the maStodon. sahertooth
tiger. the other extinct animals were
found in the deposit at Vcro. Fla. and
thithcr six biologists and athropolo-
gists msdc their way imm ediatcly to
study the find Their report will be
made in the January February Uo1I)
ssur OF the Journal Of Geology
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-24
ASK HELP IN MEETING
CAR-sHORTACE SITUATION
Railroads Apply to Corporation Com
mission for Permission to
Increase Rates.
TO CHARGE FOR DELAYED CARS
New Schedule Puts Penalty on Those
Who Fail to Unload and Return
Cars Promptly-Survey OF Stnun-
ton Telephone Situation

For the purpose OF arnelioratinG the
in Virginia as in other sections OF the
country. tho steam railroads Of the
State applied yesterday to the state
Corporation Commission FOR an amend
ment to the present demurraEe charges
for cars used il: iutraStato traffic. so
as to make them conform to the amend
m"nt 10 the dcmurrayc charges al
mission for ears used In Interstate tr;,f-
tic
Under the present rule the charges
FOR dcnurraGc are 81 per car per day
after III" free time of forty-cigh or
scventy-twc hours on certain commodi-
ties. Under the new rule as rcuurS tod
by the roads tho charges are as fol-
lows:
for loading or unloading. 81 FOR the
first day. 50 for the second, 81 tho
third and 81 for tn" fourth day and
each succeeding day. the charges TO
be per car day or fraction OF car day
Where track storage charges are in
effect the above dcmurragc charges
are 10 apply also. except that the de.
murrarc charge shall not exceed n
sum which, added to the track storage
charge. amounts TO Sa for each OF the
first three days, or s., for each sue
ccedihg day"
OLD RATES r0 Apply
AGAIN AFTER APRIL nj
The new rule is requested ONLY uutiI
April 80 1917. when il is to expire by
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-24
HIS CELEBRATION BEGINS
GIfts for President Arrive From In
known Admirers in All Pnrts
OF t0unt-:.
fBy Associated Press

WASHINGTON. December 23-Pres-
tdent Wilson'S Christmas celebration
began to-day. Turkeys were dis
trinuted 10 all married White House
employees. while gifts for the Pres
idcnt arrived from all parts OF the
country.
Mr. Wilson received remcnbranccs
from admirers unknown 10 him per-
sonally. There was holly and mistlc-
toe by the barrel and books and other
presents.
The President plans 10 spend to-
morrow and Monday quietly. The
large Christmas tree for the children
al the White House was put in place
to-day.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-24

its own limitation 10 be replaced by
the old rule. which will again become
applicable.
Tho commission has appointed W. w
kirSicy. .'r.. graduate Of Cornell
in mechanical and electrical engineer
ing, who has had Il varied experience
IN telephone engineering. to make "A
survey ana report OF the telephone
situation in Stdunton, i'm order 10
have scientific and accurate
basis for the determination tf IN. an.
pitcation az the Chesapeake" aud 70.
tonac Telephone Company OF Virginia
Tor Increase in rates in that city.
Mr.. kinsley was fo- u long time con-
nectsd with the Chicago Telephone
Company. and recently has been en-.
ployed by tho Board of Public Utility
commissioners of New Jersey in con-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-24
BANK CLEAR|NCS SHOW
BIC HOLIDAY TRADING
Reports Total OF
500, 2I4 ,ODS, as Against S1i,2GS,-
1871 for Same Week in 1919.
FEDERAL BANK STATEMENT
Total Of Bills Discounted Is Largest
in Many Months-Consolida
Statement for All Twelve Banks in
Reserve System.

Richmond bank clcarincs for the
week ending with the close OF bust
ness Yesterday afternoon SHOW heavy
business incident 20 the Christmas sea-
son. and Slightly larger than for the
preceding wcck. The report OF the
clearinghouse Association showed
cicarings Of s25.c4i.o9s. as compared
with Sl+26S.lSl FOR the same week OF
last year, increasing $lc.a7i,el7.
The Federal Reserve Bank likewise
experienced an unusually heavy week
In fact, the total amount of bills dis
counted and bought during the week
ending with tho clos. OF business Fri
dav afternoon is the largest in many
months. aggreGatinE s2.l3o.019.S3. This
large amount reflects the tremendous
business transacted during the Christ
mas season t'-'ourhout the Fifth Dis
trict. and !rdjCatcs the great pros
pCrity of this section.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-24
IN CRITICAL CONDITION
Widow From Mobile Jumps or FnIls
From Ninth-F'Ioor Window OF
New OrlcanH Hotel
rBy Associated Prcs,1

8y Associated Press
NEW ORLEANS. December o2-AIrs
Gertrude Stoddard. :. widow from Mo-
bic, who shortly after midnight
jumped or fell from a ninth floor
window Of local hotel. rcgained con-
seriousness early to-day, but was still
in "A critical condition. according to the
hospital attendants First rcports
were that the woman was dead when
picked up, but she was revived at the
hospital.
According to tho police. Charles H.
Jones told them Mrs. Stoddard and he
came here from Mobile together, in
tending TO he married yesterday, but
were unable to procure witnesses
Jones. according to the police. said the
woman had been Respondent over the
illness OF daughter i'm Mobile
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-24

nection with the inventory and an.
nralsnl OF the properties of tho New
York Telephone Company. and is hiphIv
recommended by that board. Mr.. Kins.
icy VIII make an accurate and sci
ch'iiic study OF tho telephone situation
IN stanton. and his report is expected
TO furnish the commission Il basis for
It's decision of the questions ut Issue.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-24
south African Rebris pnrdoncd

JOHANNESBURG. SOuTU ArH1cA
''t'''noer 2a.--Thc government has
uhFdoned and released nineteen ri the
reneis VINO TOOK part In tho uprisings
curing INC early part OF the war
Ahohs mem arc General Kemp. Gen.
cl'i "'ssei vessels and Mir Serfon-
me, e@-me'nbe' OF the Legislative AS
scmbly.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-24
TO HONOR MRS. BOiSSEVAlN
Memorial Services for Noted Suffrage
Lender VIII Bc Held In Stat
unry IInll on Monday.

WASIIiNGTON. December o3.-Me-
mortal services for Inez Milholland
Hossevain. noted suffrage leader, will
he held in Statuary Hall. at the Can
itol. on Monday. 1t Will be the first
time that woman has been 80 hon
o:cd there.
The memorial has been arranged by
the Congressional Union for Woman's
Suffrage.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-24
shipping Reports DIsco,,I,,
rs Associated pro.s

is! Associated Press
i'Hh' December % The
Associated Press is advised by lis Lon.
'on Office that All shipping ronorto
except announcements OF casualties
are discontinued by AN official order
commencing tonight.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-24
VI. MILTON TALKIN. VI. u.
Specialist.
CONSULTATION FREE AND
CONFIDENTIAL.

Tho Doctor treats you with success,
Catarrh affecting Throat. Nose, Ears
and Head, Head Colds, Sciatica, Piles
and Fistula. Fissures, etc. all kinds of
Sores and Eruptions. Eczema. Contagi-
Gus. Blood Poison. Swollen Glands, Skin
Diseases, Nervousness. Debility. Rheu-
matism. Insomnia. Indigestion. Dyspep-
STA, stomach Troubles. Liver Troubles
Fain in Back, Kidney. Bladder and
Prostate Trouble. Special and Chronic
Diseases of Men aud Women.
THE GREAT SERUMS AND VAC
cISES USED WITH WONDERFUL
SUCCESS. FREE ELECTRICAL DEM
ONSTRtTION.
Hours: *. NJ to 3 T.. NJ. and to 8
p. NJ. sunday, 10 to I. NJ. Phone RAN
dolph 5S0S. Office in Virginia Bldg
Firth and Main. Entrance on Fifth
street .-Adv.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-24
W nEOn md fRr Collide

considerable commotion was causc,
yesterday evening at o'clock u.hn, :,
morse, drawing a delivery wagon IN.
property Of tho Manhattan Laundry. of
4oS East Main Street ran away ana
nnl'id"G with Laurel street car No ISs
ne wagon was wrecked and tho horse
had {" he shot ' 20
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-24
Inv Associated Press. !

iliv Associated Press
FORT WORTH. TEN, December o.
j. j. Roche. Il widely known newspaper
writer, who at one time was financial
editor Of the New York Herald. died
here to-day. lie was sixty-ive years
old
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-24
Too Much wht.k,. sny Police.

NJ. NJ. Bacci, a merchant. of 522 West
Broad Street, was arrested yesterday
by Patrolmen Sweet. Lumpkn and
BeTtucci. charged with having more
whisky in his possession. than the law
allows. The place was raidcd under Il
search warrant
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-24
STATEMENT Or CONDITION
OF FEDERAL RESERVE: ANI<

Governor George j. Seay issued the
following statement yesterday. show
inG The banks condition at tho close
o. business Friday:
Resources.
Gold coin and certificates. ) 4.SSs. 90
Gold settlement fund. 1924 .0o0. 90
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-24
BALTIMORE EMBARGO
DE:l.ANS SHIpMI.NTS

Richinondcrs were particularly ha rd
hit by the rush. Owing to the proX-
unity OF Baltimore, il usually only
takes day or so TO get a shipment.
and those who waited until the early
part of last week to order were natur-
nlly disappointed.
With six separate delivery lines
working from ? o'clock Yesterday
morning until ) O'Clock Yesterday ar
ternoon. the local express office was
unahi" TO handle the crowd that an
pcarcd for liquor shipments.
Hours were spent by some standing
III the line only to be met with the
statement that there was nothing do
ing. Others were Saddencd when
Iney found that for various reasons
their package was held up. Some had
what is considered by Prohibition
Commissioner !. Sidney Peters. to have
advertising matter on them. Others
did not conform to the prohibition law
In regard to proper lettering. None
o. these was delivered
No estimate on the number Of quarts
delivered yesterday could be had, but
II viii reach into thousands. Yc, this
VIII only bc drop in the bucket to
what Richmondcrs formerly put away
al Christmas time. Many will have ali
OF the cheer which they formerly had
but tho majority will be just as arid as
the prohibition leaders hoped
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-24
'ONS0LIDATED STATEMENT
For tJI

WASHINGTON. December % TotaI
resources O; Fedora! reserve banks in
creased approximately $4,000, 900 dur
ing tho week just ended The Reserve
Noards statement OF the banks con
diti"n December ." shows:
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-24
HUNDREDS STAND IN LINE
FOR LIQUOR SHIPMENTS
Many Meet Only Disappointment, as
baltimore Embargo Delays Re-
ceipt OF Packages.
THOUSANDS ARE DELIVERED
B"t Total Is Far Below Holiday
Sales of Local Liquor Houses IN
PREVIOUS iears-Baltimure Reaps
Harvest.
faint no use. DO"

rms was the reply that a prosper
GUS looking Richmonder received vcs-
'"raaE when he asked "A detected look
'"e Individual to point out the way
:" 'he liquor delivery department, OF
the Southern Express Company. Snd-
~ the detected ono wendell his w,y.
from the South Twelfth street buiId-
ing. leaving his uueStioncr unenlight-
ened and still more uneasy
Ana good reason to he uneasy il
turned out when he saw a crowd of
several hundred damned around tba
door OF the building. wherein nnro
IMAM score Of men, women and bows
were trying 10 aprease the Impotence
OF 'h"Sc who had not done their Christ
mas ordering early. Two bluecoats
were on hand To sec that order was
preserved. and well 1t was when I,
developed that hundreds OF men wcro
10 he greeted with the announcement
that their shipment had failed to ar
rive.
TO say that hundreds were disap-
pointed Is no cHagEeration. This was
due to many reasons. principally tina,
the express companies in Baltimore
were so swampcd this week that AN
embargo was imposed by two on Fri
haE Inc Christmas demand for Ii
quors from Virginia. West Virginia
and the Caroliuas was so great that
the shipments just could not he ham
died. consequently none would he re-
ceiN"d from Friday morning until yes
'erdaN morning. 1t is estimated that
from $4,000 to 10000 packages rang
ing from one quart to several gallons.
could not be shipped away from Bal
timorc until after the congestion was
relieved.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-24

Total gold reserve s2a.iI7.20l 90
LcGal-tcnder notes. silver
certificates and subsidi-
AIRY coin ............ ?.i52 50
Total reserve ......... .2i.l26.653 so
Real estate ..............S l2l.475.77
Investments ............ 60.150. 10
United states bonds in
Guiding accrued interest 2.2O6. 1854
Due from other Federal
reserve banks. not 800. 1.l3S,3SS 90
EiiiS discounted and bought 6.366. 50 g.,
Items IN transit. deferred 7.S92.lSs.so
MI Other resources. .... ai.5s2..5
Total resources Sil.eol.eo..G7
Liabilities.
Capital paid in........S a.3ts $50 90
Reserve deposits rct ot5iSSoI go
United states government
deposits .............. o.G63,375.o s
Federal reserve notes i'm
circulation. not .... 3..56.1o5 90
Items IL transit deferred 7.72a,53oGo
en- "th"r liabilities. l62,O12.99
Total Liabilities l.aol.es7.s7
Cold reserve against ali liabilities. 81
per cent
cash reserve aeains, All liabilities.
after setting aside 40 per cent gold
reserve for Federal reserve notes out
standing. 8. per cont
Federal Reserve Noter
issued ....................... $40. go on
'h hand acknowledgements. ga. S95 90
outstanding ............. .2o.lo4,o25 90
Gold with Federal reserve
agent Observation-Disclosures. 1861. ooo. 90
Not liability .......:s S.45slo5 40
Total amount Of bills discounted and
bought for the week ending Deem
h"r 80. '9l1. S2,l3oo,9S3
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-24

Total gold reserve 49,. =.
LcGal-tcndcr notes. silver
certificates and subsidi-
AIRY coin
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-24
outstanding ............s2o.l 04.o25 90
iold with Federal reserve
agent ................ l6.647.aoo. 90

NJ ilahlIllN .............S ",i56, 05 90
Total amount Of bills discounted and
bought for the week ending poccm-
h"r 80. 1916. SCl3O.o19S3
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-24

So i.l11. 9Ol.O0
?.i52 SO
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-24

Total gold reserve SOAR nm
I'cral-'end"r notes, silver
o'c Observation-Disclosures. 6,o25.ooo
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-24

i'vr r.r can, red.rn.io r,o''
a"'nS, Federal rescrv" bank notes,
Pocahontas star herald., 1916-09-22
FOLEY KIDNEY PILLS
FOR BACKAcHE KIDNEYS AND BLADDER
TRY III! SUBSTITUTE
FOR NASTY CALONEL
Starts your liver without making
you sick and can not
salivate.

Every druggist in town-your drug.
gist and eyerybody's druggist has noticed
a great falling.on in the sale Of calomel.
They all give the same reason. Dodson's
Liver Tone is taking its place
"Calomel is dangerous and people know
II, while Dodson's Liver Tone is perfectly
safe and gives better results" said a
prominent local druggist. Dodson's
Liver Tone is personally guaranteed by
every druggist who sells it. A large
bottle costs so cents, and il ii fails TO
give easy relief in every case Of liver
slurgishness and constipation, you have
only 30 ask for your money back
Dodson's Liver Tone is a plcasant.tast-
ing. purely vegetable remedy, harmless
10 both children and adults. Take a
spoonful at night and wake up feeling
fine: no biliouness, sick headache, acid
stomach or constiPated bowels It
doesn't gripe or cause inconvenience all
the next day like violent calomel. Take
a dose Of calomel today and tomorrow
Won win feel weak, sicl; md nausc1tod.
Don't lose a days worl,l Take Dodson's
Liver Tone instead and feel dne, full of
v..ar and ambition.
Pocahontas star herald., 1916-09-22

Add Pond aud wiie, who. had
been visiting relatives at Burr aud
WarmSprngs, passed through Poca-
hontas Monday enrouJo 10 their
home IN Oklahoma.
Post cards, one dollar per dozen
AZ the Lemmous Studio. 2tl.
Mr.. c, NJ. Kirkpa.rok, Of Jones.
boro, has accepted a position as
book keeper in the Office OF r.. l..
Muse u Go. lie is brother OF
Assistant Postmaster n. 7. KIRK
pAtriok,-Walnut Ridge Times
Dispatch.
DR., l.. b. Price Of Pooahontas is
doing dental work IN Hardy this
week, lie arrived Monday and has
his office in the Cochran building
over the Fair Store. Hardy Herald.
Sam Lindsey aud family, former
ly Of Middlebrook, have moved to
Pocahontas. They occupy the II.
Stephens property ON the west side.
Strayed- From the Kibler farm,
about the first Of July, one three
year old Jersey COW, color dark,
with rich, brown strip on back,
from shoulders to tail. Rather heavy
build, small crumpled horns. Will
pay reasonable reward for informa.
tlon leading to her recovery.
D 81. Mrs. Kibler,
Pooahontas, Ark.
Pocahontas star herald., 1916-09-22

A. d. Watts Of Milbgrn, Ky
was here Rrst OF the week, visiting
At the home Of E, E, Pace, Mr.
Watts waaalso prospecting with th'
vie " of locating here,
Tho farmer whoraiscs 8l.5o wheat
does not complain at the price OF
aonr ami the man who has a bunch
of killing hogs aud plenty of corn
to feed them on is prepared" when
hams 20 10 goo per pound, lie can
continue 20 have biscuits aud red
gravy il he likes il.
II Is said that "fall Is the open
season Tor fool fires" IL Is the
season when stoves are put up aud
furnaces are lighted for the first
time probably since spring, aud
many people do not examine 'he
flues and piping as they should,
and many Gres are thus started.
"HelI, place o. relrlbuuoni for
nu" was the topic Of a strong scr.
mon At the local church Sunday
evening by the pastor, Rev. Blev-
ins. TIE one regretable feature Of
the service was that a larger con.
gregation was not present to hear
the argument presented.-Van Blu
ren Democrat.
ID. A. Burrow and family Of
Rlchwoods were shopping in Pooa'
hontas Saturday.