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Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-01-25
Gamble-McGar.

A marriage license was issued Sat
urday to Eddie Gamble, aged 26, and
Miss Myrtle McGar, aged 20, daugh-
ter of Mr.. William McGar. The young
people live a few miles east of Crof-
ton. The wedding was scheduled for
Sunday.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-01-25
Liquor Goes In Sewer.

Franklin, Ky, Jan. PA large
quantity of liquor which had been
taken from illicit dealers by the Off
GERS during the past few weeks
was poured into the sewer today by
order of the County Court.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-01-25
Cattle Worth Money.
Clinton County Democrat.

(CIintOn County Democrat)
Will Willis sold few days ago fif-
teen head of 2-year-old Hereford
heifers to w. H. Dearborn, of Thorn
asville, Ga, for the Archibald ranch.
Price S3l2.50 per head. Clinton coun-
ty has the cattle-fne cattle and fat
cattle as well.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-01-25
Paternal Love.

Furman D. Updike, of Chicago,
whose sons, Ewing and Herbert, con-
fessed to plotting his death week
ago, visited them at the Cook county
Jail, forgave them and employed an
attorney to defend them.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-01-25
Played Postum.

The premier of Montenegro says
King Nicholas'S truce with Austria
was merely ruse to gain time. It
gave them a week to make a safe get
away
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-01-25
Dropped One.

In the basket ball game at'Madison-
vile Friday night, jacksonville de-
feated Hopkinsville, by a score Of 80
to 10.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-01-25

A lamp shade for illuminating pic
tEres that may be adjusted to vary
the distribution OF light is an English
invention.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-01-25
Asleep For Ten Years.

The Cynthiana Democrat had the
following in the pert Pertinent"
column of a recent issue:
"The Aberdeen, o., man who is
distressed because his daughter has
been asleep for three weeks should
not give up hope. There are some al
legged business men in Cynthiana who
have been asleep for ten years, but
we yet have hope of awakening them
to the benefits of advertising.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-04
COAST LINE TO HOLD
JOBS FOR MlLlTIAMEN

Members Of the national guard who
are employees of the Atlantic Coast Line
Railway will have their positions held
for them on their return after the SER
vice to which they have been called by
the President of the United States
President J. r. Kenly. OF the Coast
Line. has issued the following circu-
lar letter.
ITO Employees of Atlantic Coast Line
Railroad Co:
Employees OF this company who re-
spond to the recent call Of the Presi-
dent OF the United States for troops.
and enlist for service in the army.
are advised that upon return from
enlistment they will be taken back
into the service, provided they are in
such physical condition as will war
rant their unemployment. and X is the
purpose OF the company. so far as
1t may be practicable, to reinstste
them in their former positions and
rights.
In filling positions vacated by such
employees. employing officers will ad-
wise applicants that their employment
may be OF a temporary nature
Employees who enlist will necessar-
lily terminate their membership in the
relief department so far rs sickness
or accident benefits are concerned. but
may retain their membership for death
benefits in accordance with the gen
erai regulations of the relief depart.
ment
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-04
WITHIN $4,000 Of sum
TO BRING new RAILWAY
Complete $1,000 Urbanna-west
Point Fund.

Within ne next few days II Is ex-
pected that the entire amount needed
In subscriptions to stock OF the Rich
mond. Rappahannock and Northern
Railway, the West Point Ur hanna line
will be in hand, and that the work of
constructing the road that will con-
meet up the rich country to the north
and the city of Richmond will be un-
der way. There Is but $4,000 yet to
be subscribed.
The people of the counties to be
put In communication with Richmond
have subscribed the $4,000 allotted to
them. and Richmond interests have
subscribed about $4,000.
The citizens committee boosting the
stock campaign headed by T. NJ. Car
rington. will get to work at once to
secure the balance of the 100000 re-
quired by contractors before they be-
gin work. Surveys have been com
pleted. rights of way secured, and
everything Is ready for the actual lay
ing of the rails.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-04
ATTEMPTED SUICIDE
Of DR.. v. v. YOUNG

Regret was expressed here yesterday
a, news of the attempted suicide OF
Or. w w. Young. a successful young
physician. of Atlanta. Ga. con of Rev.
Dr. W. ]. Young. weI-known in Rich
mond.
DIR. Young shot himself through the
breast IN the bathroom of hts home, in
Atlanta wednesday afternoon. 1t was
reported that the shooting followed
disagreement between himself and
wife, over a trivial matter. His health
had not been good for some time, and
il 10 believed that had mnch to do
with the attempted suicide. DR.. Young
was married about two years aSo. his
wife being wealthy widow from
Texas. with two children, II was re-
ported yesterday that while the wound
ia q serious one. there are chances of
his recovery.
The young physician Ia specialist
on nervous diseases, and Is a mem Der
of the visiting staff OF Grady Hospital.
He was taken to Davis-Fischer Sani-
tariurn, where he is under treatment.
Rev DR. Young, the elder. liz one OF
the leading Methodist preachers in the
South He was formerly pastor of
Centenary and Park Place Churches In
Richmond, and was at one time sta
toned at Ashland.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-04
RAIL ROADS ANNOUNCE.
SCHEDULE CHANGES

TWO changes in time Of departure
OF trains from Richmond were an
nounced at local railroad Offices yes
tsrday afternoon.
Tho Norfolk and Western train to
LUnchburg, Roanoke and the west
carrying the Roanoke sleeper. which
has been leaSing Byrd Street Station
ct S.:35. beginning last night, leaves
at s:36 p. NJ.
Tho Atlantic Coast Lines Peters,
burg accommodation train, whose
leaving time at Byrd Street was 1850
r., NJ. beginning today, leaves at
1874. midnight.
Continue Hopewcll Trains.
The Norfolk and Western and the
A. C. L. Railways Jointly operating
trains between Richmond and Hope
we'll three round trips dail~. announce
that the service will be continued
until August 81 Whether or not II
will continue after that date volume
OF trafhc will determine.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-04
WORK SOON TO BEGIN
ON BELT LINE TRACKS
Contract Awarded for Improve
ments to Lakes ut Shields
Grove.

Indicating the desire of the Rich
mond. Fredericksburg and Potomac
Railroad Company to proceed at once
with the depression of the Belt Line
tracks, President w. II. White, of the
company, yesterday addressed a let
ter to the Administrative Board. stat
ing that the company was about to
give out contracts for tho work. and
wished to know II the board could
use the same contractors.
The board replied that IL invari-
ably advertised for bids for all work.
thus permitting all contractors to
submit bids. although it would be
quite pleasing to have same contrac-
tors to do all the work.
e. l. williams complained to tha
board that Park Keeper Higgins, of
Libby Hill. had shot his valuable dog,
and that he was constantly shooting
birds in the park. The matter was
referred to Assistant Superintendent
of Parks Calder for investigation.
Tho proposition of the Virginia
Railway and Power Company to sup
ply the city with current was referred
TO the superintendent of the electrical
department for report.
A contract for excavating. grading
and riprapping Shields Lake was
awarded to Deaner and Wingo. at an
Approximate cost of 31o.516
The contract for furnishing the
city $4,000 barrels OF cement, for use
in the work OF improving Bacon's
Quarter branch. was awarded to
Stephen A. Ellison and Company. at
the price Of t1.S1 per barrel.
Inspector Butler was directed to
erect a gateway connecting Holly
wood and Riverview Cemeteries. to
be satisfactory to the Hollywood Com
pany.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-04
POLICE CAPTAINS
PASS THROUGH Il


Captains Mcmahon, Sherry, SoW0
and Wright of the police department.
yesterday passed examinations, 49,
were sworn In by City Clerk b. 4ss
August Surgeon st. Julian Oppen
himer will continue his work OF axS
animation during the week, and VIII
probably be able to announce tsel
completion before Sunday. a.
All the detectives at headquarters,
except Sereant Krengle. have been ex.s
amined and passed upon favorably.
Sergeant Krengle has been on the
disa bled list for several months, due
to an injury to his arm.
There will be few disaualifcationa
and the department will proceed ~
usual, with the possibility of two Or.
three retirements because OF old asU
Interpretation
Captain Pollock, purchasing agent
of the department and secretary. yes
terday announced that sixteen appii-
cants for places on the force had
successfully passed the examinations.
They are: w. C. Chancey, c. e. Gums
minis, r. r. Caldwell. r. J. Creedle.
e B, Clayton. ". L. Doliing, II. a.
Dixon, ]. T. Davis. P. H. Hall, J. Is.
Murphy, L. 8. Pennington, r. W. RID.
out. 3. II. BEDFORD, l., G. smallwood.
A, L. Toler. w. 8. Williamson.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-04
GOVERNOR AND STAFF
LEAVE FOR ROANOKE

Accompanied by all Richmond
members Of his staff. except two. who
remained in the city because of re-
cent family bereavement Governor
Stuart left for Roanoke last night to
participate In the Fourth of July cele-
bration In the Magic City. The party
went on a special Pullman attached
to the s:35 Norfolk and Western
train.
In the Essence of Colonel Julien H.
Hill from the Governors ~arty, Colo
mel r. McC. Burlington 10 acting
chief. and Colonel James J. Pollard is
acting quartermaster In place of Colo
mel warren p Taylor.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-04

to acquire land to widen an alley be-
tween Q and r and Twenty-sixth and
Twenty seventh Streets
City Meets Judgment.
The sum of $35,62463, due on q
Judgment TO /. J. Smith & Co. for ad-
ditionai work on Mayo bridge, was
recommended for adoption by the
Finance Cmmittee. and was acted
upon favorabiy by Council
A resolution transferring $1,000
from the fund for streets generally
to that for repairs and damages was
adopted. .s ,,r-
A resolution appropriating $4,000
for use by the Advertising Com mittee
in entertaining the Southeastern Dr.
vision Of Brotherhood of Locomotive
Engineers was sent from the Finance
Committee. with the recommendation
II at 1t be referred to the Advertising
committee, and such action was taken.
the request of Arthur Ravens for
refund of taxes was sent back to the
Finance Committee for further con-
sideration.
A resolution requesting the Admin
istrative Board to confer with the
trustees of the Medical College of Vir-
ginla, with the end in view of secur-
ing permanent rooms at Virginia Hos
pital for use by the fire. police. street
cleaning and elementary school de-
partments, was adopted.
resolution changing the name OF
Deep Run Street to Colonial Avenue.
was adopted.
No Ball Playing In streets.
The ordinance prohibiting the play
ing of baseball In the streets of the
city. was after considerable discussion,
adopted.
Councilmen Jones, Haddon. ssaton
and Pitcher spoke against the ordi-
nance. believing that the children Of
the city should have some privileges
and should be permitted to play In the
streets when there were no other pro-
visions made for them.
Councilmen English, Powell and Fer
gusson spoke In favor of the ordinance.
declaring It not only protected citi-
Gems generally. but the children as
we'll.
Ordinances coming from the COM
mittee on utilities. granting city wa
ter connections 10 Davis Brothers.
Highland Park Addition; the Country
Club. E. J. Willis. George Cole Scott.
Charles Hutzier and a large mum Der
of residents along the Three Chopt
Road. were adopted. Such mains and
pipes as are placed in these sections
Will revert to the city In time OF an
nexation.
An ordinance granting ldt In Oak
wood Cemetery for use of the trustees
of the Foundlings Home, was adopted.
Councilman Seatou presented reso-
luton appropriatins $1,000 for an ad-
ditional automobile for the Police De-
partment, which was referred TO the
Finance Committed
President Peters introduced an or
dinance establishing the building limo
at the corner OF Broad and Jefferson
Streets. An Old ante bellum building
now occupies that site. 1t is under
stood that a. handsome business block
will be eretted at this point. The
paper was sent to the Streets Com
rnittee. Mr. Peters urged that COM
mIttee TO use haste In reporting.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-04
GRAND JURY HANDS IN
SEVENTEEN TRUE BILLS

Seventeen true bills of indictment
were handed in by the Hastings Court
grand jury yesterday. L. z. Morris
sitting as foreman. The list follows:
James Burreli. burglary; Morris
Brown. malicious wounding: John
Criss, malicious wounding: Irving
Darlington, HOUSEKEEPING: j. II. Dab
nay. HOUSEKEEPING. James Frayser
forgery tT: Alfred Jones. malicious
wounding; Moses Logan. malicious
woundfng: Dauiet Leake, malicious
wounding: Arthur Lightfoot. forgery
t2: Willie O'Gorman, housebreak-
tng; Walter Tyson. housebreak king
90: Jessie williams. househreaking.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-04
YESTERDAY
Of REV. Or. v. c. STARR

The mortal remains of Rev DR.. w.
.. Starr are at rest In Hollywood. The
funeral was held from Trinity Church.
Newport News, early yesterday morn
Ing. and the body was brought 20
Nichmond. At Hollywood the services
were conducted by Bishop Collins
Denny. assisted by Rev. Dr.. r. Men.
Simpson and Rev. w. Asbury Christian.
The pAllhearsrs were ministers active
n the Methodist ministry. ~ follows:
J. r. Jolliff. r. H. Potts. J. J. Bradford.
n n. Greene. J. A. Winn. @. w. NJ.
Taylor. u. v. Carson and c. o. futile.
pr. starr died Saturday afternoon.
~ was one Of the most wtdety-known
X sEotAoAtsxs pzeachens IN Xtrgtafs. 5I3s
- several pulpits IN Richmond In
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-04
XIII 1000, 900 MORE HOGS
DUE TO WAR DEMANDS

Washington. July a.-Arfmais
slaughtered in the United States un-
der the meat inspection laws. during
the ten months ended with April, Sec
Rotary Houston announced today,
were as follows: Cattle. 6.1si.s6s:
calves. 1.552.12o; sheep. s2s.sos;
goats. l23,as6: swine, a%,o4b.zss. As
compared with the Same period last
year, Secretary Houston announced an
increase of about 100000 swine
slaughtered. due to war demands.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-04

Especial to The Richmond virginfan.t u;
Raleigh, N. c., July Gov. Gratis
today appointed Francis D. winston. Of
Windsor. Superior Court Judge. to suc-
coed Judge r. b PEBBLES, who diea
last week Mr. winston is now United
States district attorney for the eastern
district of North Carolina, but IL uns
derstood that he will accept the judee.
ship.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-04
Walking For a Prize.

Frank De Luca and William
Ffrrers. of New York. have arrived
here on the last leg OF a hike around
the United States. walking for a prize
of $4,000 offered by the Valley College
Club Of New York.
They have been on the road nearly
twenty-seven months, and have cover
ed 1871 miles in thirty-one States
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-04
DEATHS.


At his residence in
Fourth Street. this city. after a lin
gering illness at S p. NJ. July 5.
1915, JOHN FLETCHER HUNDLEY,
In the hfty-seventh year of his age.
He 10 survived by his widow and
nine children.
Funeral notice later
Durham. n. c. papers please copy.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-04
THE WEATHER

Warrington. July s. Unsettled
weather may be expected Tuesday and
Wednesday east OF the Mississippi
River with a tendency toward some
what higher temperatures over the In
terror districts on Tuesday and on
Wednesday In the coast States
virginia-Partly cloudy Tuesday and
Wednesday
North Carolina--Partly cloudy Tues
day. local thundersheweFs At night or
Wednesday.
Loeal Temperature Yesterday.
II noon temperature ............ 81
p M. temperature ......... IS
r. NJ. temperature ............. TO
Maximum temperature to p NJ 81
Minimum temperature TO s p NJ. II
Mean temperature -. ... so
Normal temperature ......... IS
Excess in temperature yesterday 3
Deficiency in temperature since
January ! 1880. ..........,.. II
Local naAAfnll.
Rainfall last twelve hours. $40. 90
Rainfall last twenty-four hours o3
Excess In rainfall since March 2o3
Excess In rainfall since January l 30
LEGAL Observatisn - Q p. N. YESTERDAY.
TempefAture 1890 ........,-,.. "
Humisiity I. ~. :: =. NJ -
Wtnd- Direction ....... -. w.
win6-vslocity ....x...... $50.
essnsr !. !. I. A \ $3.50 . caeAx.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-04

/ shallow sand and now have at great.
cost deep test wells that will 50 O.
$500 to 1000 feet, and may open tbs,
greatest high-srade oil pool In TIM
United States.
The Supreme Court OF the United
States in its decision against the CONE
victed Oil Monopoly branded certain In
dfviduais as being In criminal coa~s
spiracy for forty years against all cOSla~a
petitors.- The families and business 49,
sociates of these rich conspiratora new
secretly control or own several bin
newspapers and magazines In Chicaf0e#
New York and other cities, whAS
through fake financial writer's" HAYS
kept up continuing conspiracy
against The Uncle Sam OIL Companysl
and are continually printing insinuAea
tions and false statements against Tao
Uncle Sam OH Company to scare the
valuable stock in this meritorious c0n1@s
pany. and thus deprive 1t of nseAe4ls
capital and retard Its growth as growsgs
Ing competitor of the big combine.
Under these circumstances. We ar
forced to OFFER this stock alta great
and unlawful acts Of the Paid Press,
this big independent continues TO gatavSs
and should soon have sufficient pr0~s
ductfon to operate from 40 to 50 drills
after paying satisfactory cash divt~s
dends and make the further sacrthEes
OF stock unnecessary.
LATER.
Since the above notice was writtso
this company has completed 2e.000,-s
00o gas well near the center ~ IT.,
fourteen quarter sections of leases II
Pawnee County. near Jennings. whsre
many weli-informed oil men expect
nearly a second Cushing pool. In III
to ~ days real oil gushers In this
district now seem sure. The drilf2s
win go deeper day and night ana 49,
have QtaFtNd fwn walls Tn tina Very
heart of this new held on differents
properties.
We have over ave miles Of line M
protect in this field and may start
the balance OF forty.two a2) nAM
wells on these valuable leases on ccs11ss
pletion of wells now drilling. and scoA
drive this stock In a record breAkin4s
advance of from 30 to SO times. 81
As part of the Consideration TIL
company reserves the right to appraves
fer OF Its stock. The stock II non-aS a
sessable, Remittances will be accepk%@
ed on the following basis. snhje0t l%s
withdrawal without notice. II mAtl4a
not later than July 10. 1916.
SACRIFICE OFFER.
3I000 shares .................o ILL.,
1000 shares ...-...........
S0uU0 shares sN Ml2lgl4
10O.OO0 shares ................-
Put an X opposite the stock. n s
want to make all remittancea poNMS
able to The Uncle Sam OIL compaaI
by check. draft or money order.
Write your name and address pialM(
ly. sssss
nj
(NAra4
.....-...........s.. ~
street. City ana state Aa4t&
Respectfully subMttte4
The Uncle Sam Oh;
! ~ 4. q 1NOlEllIl ls.s
address al ietSers a ~
.K ANf6
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-04

Norfolk, Va. July captain John
I. Bolton. q prominent citizen OF Nor
folk and gallant Union soldier, died
this morning at 1885 o'clock at his
residence, No. 1915 Boissevain Avenue.
Captain Bolton was stricken with opo-
plexy three years ago and has been
in failing health since that time. His
death was caused by complications
which arose from his hrst attack,
Captain Bolton was born in Perth
Amboy. N. j. and would have been
seventy-eight years old August -, He
was the son Of Andrew Bolton and An
ME Campbell OF scotch-Irish descent.
and one Of four brothers who survive
him. They are Amos Bolton. of South
Amboy; Thomas Bolton. OF Newark,
and Or A. c. Bolton. OF Brooklyn. ~.
Y AZ the start of the Civil War the
deceased, then young man. enlisted
In his country's service and was made
. sergeant In Company X. OF Middle
sex County. n. J. For eaiiantry In
action at the battle Of Gettysburg. he
was made a lieutenant. John r, Fos-
ter. historian for the State OF New
Jersey, said OF Captain Bolton:
Sergeant John T. Bolton. OF Mid
dlesex County. displaying great gal
iantry at Fredericksburg. was made
lieutenant and did much to promote the
efficiency OF the company"
Captain Bolton enjoyed the unique
distinction OF being the hrst person
to reach the side of Abraham Lincoln
when he was assassinated. He was the
lieutenant In charge of the provost
guard at Ford's Theater on the night
at Lincoln was shot. Climbing upon
the stage. Lieutenant Bolton was lifted
up into the private box. Realizing that
the President was seriously, If not ia
tally, injured. he had him carried into
the room In which he died and also
had charge OF the body after his death
Captain Bolton was also in charge
OF the guard at the trial of Mrs
Surratt, who was charged with COM
plicity In the plot TO kill the Presi-
dent.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-04
OBITUARY
Funeral OF Mr.. Mallory.

The funeral Of Mr.. Lucius E. Mall
lory. a well-known Confederate vet
eran. who died suddenly on Saturday
night, was held from the residence of
his son. John r. Mallory. 900 West
Grace street, yesterday afternoon at
4 O'Clock. The services were conduct
ed by Rev. George w kemper. of
Hanover Avenue Christian Church.
The deceased was eighty-two years
Of age and Is survived by three sons.
Reginald E., John R.. and Writ NAL
Tory. of this city. and one daughter,
Mrs. w. r. Zachary, of Petersburg,
During the Civil War he was a MEM
Der of Company e. Fifteenth Virginia
Infantry. Ashland Grays, serving as
corporal under Captain st, @. Tucker.
and surrendering with Lee at Apo
mattox.
His death came as a direct result of
fall sustained by him on Saturday
afternoon.
Interment was made in Riverview
Gem etery
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-04

John Fletcher Hundley died yeeter-
day at s o'clock at his residence on
Fourth Street. in the rfty-seventh year
of his age.
He 10 survived by his widow and nine
children. Mr.. Hundley had been Ill
for a long time. Funeral announce
ment will be made later.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-04
Miss Mary c. Powell.

Miss Mary c. Powell, twenty-nine
years old died Sunday in her aunt's
home. 400 Taylor Street Her body
was taken to Goochland Courthouse
yesterday for burial In Grace Church
Cemetery. Miss Powell is survived by
her parents, Mr. and Mrs G. H.
Powell. and two aunts. Mrs. H. F.
Baker, of 3l2 North Meadow Street,
and Mrs. Joseph Mitchell. OF othma,
GoochIand County.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-04

Put an X opposite the stock N
want to make all remittances III
able to The Uncle Sam OIL CompAAi
by check. draft or money order 81 81
Write your name and address pi1as
ly ~ IN