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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-18
WHALE OIL GUS AND
LITTLE MONDAY TONIGHT

The Saturday nighter OF this week
complimentary to senior members and
their friends, both ladies and gentle
men. will be Of most entertaining
character. Whale OIL Gus. a seaman
OF rare experience. and his companion.
Little Mon day. Captain Folger
whale OIL Gus). says. Il am not q
learned man. but l speak nine Ian
guages. although l can't write my own
name in any one of them. l know
whales. even II | am not scientist :"
Little Monday" who is the only
American ever born on a whaling ves-
sci. who Is always amusing. has been
with Captain Folger twenty seven
years. They will entertain the boys
In the afternoon at 1850 and ladies and
gentlemen At S:ao. Members can Sc
cure tickets for themselves and
friends.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-18
BULLETIN EXPLAINS
TAX LAW OPERATION

The State Tax Board Is issuing the
second of Its series of pamphlets in
explanation Of the operation of the
Segregation Tax Laws. this Issue con-
tanning advice to officials charged with
the assessment and collection of taxes,
and to inform the public generally. 1t
Is a summary Of the laws of Virginia
as to the taxation of intangibles. in
which is included the taxation of cap
ital used In business not otherwise
taxed.
The pamphlet has been given most
careful scrutiny by members of the
State Tax Board. and gives fully and
thoroughly their views on the ques-
t.on Of the taxation OF intang bles in
Virginia. Copies Of the pamphlet will
be mailed out next week to all tax
officials OF the State. and members of
the Legislature.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-18
MARKED REDUCTION
IN ARRESTS NOTED
Dry Richmond's Figures As Compared
With Those of Wet Richmond
Convince Most Skcptical

Lucy Minor. colored, who was ar
rested in October on charge OF selling
whiskey without license was fined
$loo and put under bond by Justice
Crutchheld yesterday. the case being
PROBABLY the last to be disposed on In
richmond under the old law. All
such cases under the prohibition law
eHecuve November /. must be sent
to the grand jury.
w. D. Grant, a cripple. charged
with bringing an illegal amount of
whfskey into the state. will be tried
To-Day. He came into court In a roller
chair.
For the police day ending at A.
NJ. yesterday morning. which must be
necessarily quoted for comparative
purposes, there was no arrest for
drunkenness and none for disorderiy
conduct.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-18
PROHIBITION PART
OF PEACE PROGRAM

New York Nov. lT--Plana to
make prohibition n part of the
worlds peace program. when the
present war ends, are under way.
II was learned today that temper-
anc~ leaders In this country are
preparing for the formation of .
COMMITTEES ready to st At any time
Or At any place where the beilig-
Great countries will gather to re-
adjust the map Of Europe,
Mass meetings will be held
thrcuKheat New York state by
churches ON Monday, January %,
for the purpose Of pl~dGfng their
support to Temperance legislation.
They also will then take up the
matter Of world temperance.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-18
BISHOP PR-AYs THERE.
Dr. Thomas Nicholson Prayed Whcr
81 .RIO0d Bucket" Was Onerafed

Dr. Thomas Nicholson Prayed Where
"Blood Bucket" Was Operated.
J Chicago. ILL.,. Nov.16.-In the place
where the old saloon known as "the
blood bucket" operated for years, 431
North Wells Street, Bishop Thomas
Nicholson knelt In prayer with down
ana outs. After prayer he presented
10 esch q pocket edition OF the gospel
81 st. John.
The service was held In dedication
~ the new gospel mission under the
auspices Of the Chicago Home Mis-
raonary i and Church Extension
0oeiety, to take the place OF the Dan
Batsy mission, formerly at 712 Wells
Others who spoke were Rev j. L.
walker, Rev J. g. I.add Thomas. and
Rev Joseph WArdle. George w.
- pro11deds
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-18
POLICE GET LIGHTNING
FOR EXCEEDING LIMIT

Lazarus lightning. negro. was ar
rested last night by Captain Sowell and
Automobile Policeman Holt on a charge
Of exceeding the speed limit on Floyd
Avenue. According to Policeman Holt.
he was going thirty-five miles an hour.
There were two other negroes in the
automobile. but they jumped from the
car and disappeared In the alley.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-18
FIRE DOES DAMAGE TO
L. S. STRAUSS HOME

Originating from defective wiring,
hre early last night did considerable
damage to the home OF L. 8. Straus.
1l42 West Avenue
The farnes started In the buffers
pantry and ascended through the CELL
Ing to the second moor. While II took
only short while to extinguish the
flames. water and smoke did consid-
cradle damage to the house. although
Is could not b estimated last niGAt.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-18

statement OF their expenses. as re-
auired by the Virginia election laws"
Mr.. Pollard yesterday wrote to all
of the electors in the State. adyisirg
them to file their statements. and en-
closing copy OF his opinion. He
also enclosed forms for such state.
ments provided by the Secretary Of
the Commonwealth.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-18
THE NORTHERN NECK MUTUAL

Is the only IRE association OFFER
ing rated At actual cost. Old-lime
companies hare recently raised rates,
The Northern Neck Mutual Fire As
ISOLATION. Irvington. Va. insure; your
dwelling for \ little less than any 9TH
or concern; and stores, merchandise
factorieA oyster houses. etc. at about
ONE-HALFs THE PRICE asked by
other1 1avs money. Write them,
(TwenH yeaTs cldl
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-18
A BIG CELEBRATION.
Arrangements Being Made For Demo
cratic Demonstration.

Lynchburg, Va, Nov. 17.--Arrange-
ments are rapidly being made for the
spectacular Democratic demonstration
to be held in Lynchburg Tuesday
night The celebration will not be
confined to citizens OF Lynchburg, but
an especial effort will be made to in
terest residents Of the rural sections
10 take part in the parade and attend
the mass meeting. Democrats Of
Lynchburg. Bedford. Amherst. Camp
bell and Appomattox Counties are
cordially invited to come to Lynch
burg and take part in the big night"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-18
BANK CLEARlNCS
SHOW BIG GAINS

New York. Nov. 17.--Bank clear
figs In the United States for the week
ending November Is aggregate So
s82.5l4. 600, against $b.301.707, 900
last week. and s4,s39, 503.0 in this
week last year.
With total aEgregating $25.5S9,-
900, Richmond bank clearings for the
week were at high water mark. 70.1
per cent greater than the cores
pnnding week OF 1915. With the
single exception Of New Orleans,
Richmond showed the largest per-
center. Without single exception,
center. Without a single exception,
each Of the twenty-nine reporting
cities showed increases ranging from
"a to SO per cent.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-18
DEUTSCHLAND SENDS

Continued from First Pase.)
Milford chronicle., 1916-04-28
SprayerS

Large stock prices from to Is percent below wi
an buy similar goods at elsewhere.
Milford chronicle., 1916-04-28
WILDWOOD.

Mrs. John Macklin entertained the
Ladies' Club of Millwood at her home
last Monday. The members present
spent a delightful afternoon and the
hostess served delicious ice cream
and cake.
The box social recently held in
Community Hall netted the Ladies'
Aid s24.
Misses Louise Cubbage and Ethel
Short spent a part of last week in
Philadelphia.
Roland and Walter Davis have pur-
chased new Chevrolets.
John Skewis has had his home en-
larged and is now having it painted.
= Benjamin F. Davis, who had a large
brick house built on his farm near
the church, has planted his shade
trees. This will furnish one of the
most attractive homes along the state
road.
The people of Millwood are much
pleased with their new pastor. He
preached a most inspiring sermon last
Sunday.
The road leading to the church.
that has been almost impossible all
winter and spring. is now in good
shape.
Owing to the frequent rains peas
and clover are looking fine.
Milford chronicle., 1916-04-28
have YOU Been SICK?

Then you realize the utter weakness
that rObs ambition, destroys appetite,
and makes work burden.
Torestorethat strength and dstamina that
is 80 essential, nothing has ever equaled
or compared with Scott's Emulsion, be-
cause its strength sustaining nourish-
ment invigorates the blood to distribute
energy throughout the body whileits tonic
value sharpens the appetite and restores
health in natural, permanent way.
If you are run down, tired, nervous,
overworked or lack strength, get Scott's
Emulsion to-day. It is free from alcohol.
Scott & Bovine, Bloomfield, MI
Milford chronicle., 1916-04-28

Walter Fisher and sister, Miss Matte,
of Ellendale, attended the entertainment
at the NJ. f.. Church on Sunday evening
/ John Welch, of Camden, n. J., visited
! his father and other friends the latter
part of the past week.
John T. Crouch went to Philadelphia
on Sunday to visit his wife who is In the
Wells Eye Hospital,
Miss Alice Robbins, a teacher in the
Wilmington schools, has been spending
part of Easter with her parents. and
among her former school mates of Milton.
Hiram Outten, liveryman, lost horse
on Sunday and another on Monday of
pneumonia. Both of these animals were
first class and valued at $500 each.
Miss Agnes Lacey, of Philadelphia,
spent Easter with her parents, Captain
and Mrs. c. F. Lacey.
Andrew J. Young died at the home of
his aunt, Mrs. Nehemiah Young, in
Slaughter Neck, on Sunday of tuberculo-
sis. aged rs years. Funeral was held at
Slaughter Neck Church on Wednesday
by the Rev. Robert Wright, and inter
ment made at Old Hickory Cemetery by
J. r. Atkins.
George, son of Mr.. and Mrs. James
Morris, of near Harbeson, died Thurs
day, the goth, agen year and months.
The funeral was held at Harmony on
Saturday, and interment made in ad-
joining cemetery by S. j. Wilson.
Charles c. Shew died at the home of his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank {. Shew, on
Friday, at Lincoln, of epilepsy, result of
a fall. aged 50 years and s days. Funeral
was held on Sunday afternoon at late |
residence by the Rev. Gardiner, and in
termeut made in Lincoln cemetery by S. !
]. Wilson.
Annie c., wife of James Cooper David
son. died on Monday evening of general |
debility, aged u years and IA days. Fun
eral was held on Thursday afternoon at
Slaughter Neck Church, and sepulture
made in the adjoining cemetery by S. J.
Wilson & Son.
The Ushers Union of the NJ. P. Church
net on Monday evening and nominated
candidates to be voted for as officers,
month hence.
The Milton colored schools will close
IN Tuesday, May End. d. A. c.
Milford chronicle., 1916-04-28
MILTON NEWS.

Easter Sunday was not so brilliant as
many of its predecessors, yet the ladies
were enabled to display their new hats
and shirt waists to an advantage that was
no doubt gratifying to themselves. They
we're pretty, as they always are. The
churches as usual on this festive occasion
were beautifully decorated with exotics,
and made as admirable as possible, to
commemorate the resurrection of Him
who made this event commemorative !;
and bv His act answered the guess OF
lob IF a man die shall he live again p
The usual services were held at the diff
ferent churches in the morning and in
the evening the NJ. E. Sunday School
gave an entertainment that reflected much
credit on all of the participants.
The assessed valuation of the taxable
property in Milton is S49S, ,S27. There is
to be $3.50 raised by taxation for town
purposes. The rate will be five and six
tenth mills on the dollar (OO.S6) or, in
more general language, So cents on one
hundred dollars.
The Milton Public Schools will close
on May 5lst, after term of nine months.
Paul Pfeffer was arraigued before
Squire Collins on Friday on a charge of
trespass, preferred by William Robinson,
and promptly fined $500.
The women are now engaged in house
cleaning, gardening, fora culture and
raising biddies and the men, of the home
order, are helping, the little they can.
There were FIVE persons admitted into
membership with the NJ. E. Church on
Sunday morning, and one at the Nj. Z.
Church at the same time.
Arthur Conwell and Miss Edith Will
son, of Philadelphia, were Easter visitors
at the home of their mothers on Sunday.
Gilbert Hilborn, of Philadelphia, was
Sunday visitor with Mr.. and Mrs. Peter
Welch, on Chestnut Street.
Martin Chandler is convalescing from
several weeks of illness.
Mrs. ]. H. Davidson is yet confined to
her home and is but little improved from
her former condition.
Mrs. John Jones, nee, Miss Lucy
Beardsley of Townsend, visited her SIS
ter. Mrs Benjamin Palmer, on Sunday.
Elizabeth, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. j.
NJ. Lank of Walnut Street, celebrated the
ninth anniversary of her birth on Satur-
day afternoon. About 80 little ones were
nresent.
Milford chronicle., 1916-04-28
Columbian National Bank, Indain-
apOlis, Indiana,

gays: I'VE were bothered quite little
by rats in our basement. destroying
our stationery, but after distributing
your RAT-SNAP very thoroughly, we
are pleased to report that we are no
longer bothered with them" Prices,
one cake package 15c; two cake pack
age Csc. Sold under written guaran-
tee by The Pierce Hardware Co.
11-12-1y
Milford chronicle., 1916-04-28

Oneho walking Plow highest possible grade... 400
Two-horse .......... $40
Steel Hay Rakes 1900
Two-horse Corn Planters $500
sometimes Ten spring teeth .... 235o
Grain Drills The VERY BEST the market day.. $500
Disc Harrows with Fore Truck Highest possible grade 1850
Disc Harrows without Fore Truck 1900
Harvesters and Binders 1000
Tvo-horse Mowers Either 4! foot 1000
The VERY BEST Universal Farm Tractor the market $4,000
Milford chronicle., 1916-04-28
Farm Implements

Practically all prices from Manufacturers Dealers
alike therefore, there absolutely why other
dealer in this section sell cheaPy do Every
make of Binder Mower Hay Rake costs dealer
the same price Allow dealer feed you HOT AIR
when he tells you his Implement better than the handled
by other dealer and therefore him money and
that why he has ask for the he handles Such
talk is ALL ROT His machine may be better than the
handled by the other dealer but him NO more and he
sell it just cheaply, if he wants to-
Milford chronicle., 1916-04-28


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Milford chronicle., 1916-04-28
Harness

We carry the largest stock of HIGH GRADE harness in this
section We stand back of every SELL No questionable
quality carried. We call special attention Single Buggy
Harness $3.50 Try and beat it if you anywhere else
foless than $500. Every ABSOLUTELY GUARANTEED.
Double Work Harness. Examine closely our $ll.00
and you duplicate elsewhere for less than 1880
Milford chronicle., 1916-04-28
Our Prices, Beat Them if You Can

The VERY BEST Suy Pow the market to-day. That
broad statement admit but here to and
need take word but ask any Farmer who has
And don't forget they ONLY TWO horses with this Won
deru Sllky. Only $1,000
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-05-15
PeaceNear atHand
Says Samuel Hill

NEW YORK, May 15.--oermany 10
beaten and the end of the war II near
at hand, according TO Samuel Hill, as
ISOLATED with his father-in-law. James
J.. Hill, in railway enterprises, who
arrived early today from Liverpool on
the liner Philadelphia.
Hill made q record trip abroad. He
was only seven days ashore, but In
that time he Travelled from Liverpool
to, London. across the Channel to
Havre; TO the Headquarters OF King
Albert of Belgium, and back again.
lie had long talk with King Albert
and got, glimpse Of the front near
Dunkirk.
Germany cannot struggle against
the overwhelming financial strain and
the economic conditions since the war;
he said, explaining why he believed
peace would soon come. There Will
not be another winter campaign, and
peace will come just as. suddenly "a
the war broke out"
Hill said he made his flying trip "a
get certain information the nature OF
which was not disclosed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-05-15
TO RETURN
TO THE TRENCHES
Baltimore Man Manned In A.
lies Cause viii Go Back
After Honeymoon.

BALTIMORE. May 15.-I4eut rheo-
dore Marburg, jr., already mainfed for
life In the service Of the allies in Eu-
rope. said pood-by TO hts home town"
at 1 o'clock yesterday afternoon. He
expects to see no moro Of Baltimore
until the European struggle is ended.
He will see his mother and father,
however. before he returns again to the
lighting on the British front.
Yesterday. with his bride. who was
formerly the Baroness Geselle de Va
vario. Of Belgium. Lieutenant Marburg
started on n short Western trip. He
Will 20 TO Mt. Clemens. Mich. and in
about ten days will return East for a
brief visit with his parents. Mr.. and
Mrs; Theodore Marburs. sr'' at Lake
Mr.. and Mrs. Marburg and their chill
for a stay of three weeks. after which
they will 10 to Chester, Nova Scotia. to
remain until October.
Why He Came Home.
One OF Lieutenant Marburg's reasons
for coming home. besides wanting q
rest after his long siege OF monotonous
hospital life in France. and besides
wanting his bride to see and be seen
by his own countrymen. was TO get an
artificial leg to replace the left leg. am
putated as a result OF a fall from his
aeroplane. He wanted an American
made cork leg. He will go back with
out II. still walking with the aid OF
crutches.
Another operation must be performed
before the wound caused by the ampu-
tation heals. and until IL 10 healed there
will be no cork leg. In the meantime
Lieutenant Marburg will still be on
duty with the Royal British flying
corps.
He came home merely on furiough.
and since he arrived on April ~ orders
have come to return as soon as pos
! sibie. His superior officers are no more
anxious to get him back than he IL to
20, though he breads any further sur
eical operation. His mother hoped ut
first that he would be given an ihdeh-
mite furlough. or that he would be dis
charged because Of incapacity. but she
Is now apparently resigned to his re-
turning to the front.
His bride will go back with him TO
, Europe when they have finished their
Western trip.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-05-15
Former Westinghouse
Dies at Hastings, NY,

Major Robert M. Moore. former resi-.
dent OF washington, died suddenly on
Saturday at the residence OF hts daush-
ter, MRS l.. D. Van AIKEN. Hastinss-on-
tbe-Iiudson. In the slxty-ninth year or
his sse. ne was veteran OF the spans
ish-American war. and was at one time
member OF the contracting ftrm OF
Moore. Little q Stone, who built the
Hright~ood and other. sewer systems Of
this city. c.LsS III. ~
Besides his wife and Mrs. Van AIKEN
he IL survived by the following children:.
Mrs. Eugene Reyboid, wife of .Lieuten5
ant Heybold, u. .. A.: Mrs.s franks. of
this city; q. II. Moore. of Havana.s
Crba, and Mrs. Sloan. wife of Lieuten-
ant Sloan, ". q. A., now I'm Panama,
Tho interment will take pace in the,
family plot In woodlawn Cemetery
Philadelphia. az - - -
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burgh and Secretary Columbus. and
that he felt II his DUTY to try them.
General counsel for the retail mer--
chants, M. ID. Rosenberg. was named
counsel for the defendants. and Presi-
dent Andrews proceeded to say that
AS punishment for. their behavior
lumbus were to receive a silver loving
cup and a purse, respectively. from the
memberships Of the organization a. an
appreciation Of their efforts In grrang-
ing the trip. The presentations were
made by Mr.. Rosenberg. amidst roar
A feature OF the trip was the publi-
cation. on board the steamer. OF a
miniature newspaper. THE Booster
News" which gave p-to-the-minute
news of the trip. The STAFF. as an
nounced In It's columns. was made up OF
=. c. Graham. special editor; Charles
J. Columbus. censor: Henry Lansburgh.
social editor: Claude Miller. business
manager: Cliff J. Bergman. cartoon
list: Joe Derberich. commercial editor.
and Charlie Crane. sportine editor.
Editions were printed and distributed
all over the boat every few hours. The
furnished by ]. A. Finigan. general
manager OF the American Multigraph
Sales Company. F.. T. Finigan and
Harry Coffman represented the COM
pany on the trip and looked after the
publication OF the bulletins.
In addition to the regular meals on
the. boat there were special midnight
suppers both Saturday and Sunday.
Saturday night the supper consisted of
crab feast several barrels of crabs
having been provided for the occasion.
Last nights supper was a Welsh rare
bit party Chairman Lansburgh makirg
the rarebit according to his own pri-
vate recipe. All who tasted II declared
that " was Of rare flavor and quality,
ana Chairman. Lansburgh was given a
vote of thanks.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-05-15
u. S. Submarine Damaged
In Collision With Ship

The submarine K.2 collided with the
steamer Aragon. fourteen miles north
of Cape Delaware. slightly injuring her
bow cap, the Navy Department an
is unknown. The XII has arrived at
the New York navy yard.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-05-15
Trade Boosters Back
From Successful Trip
Retail Merchants on River Outing Have Much Fun
and Advertise Shopping Facilities Of the
National Capital

One Of the most successful events In
the history OF the Washington Retail
Merchants Association was brought to
q close at o'clock this morning when
the steamer Three Rivers locked at the
Seventh street wharf and landed more
than 100 members, who were returning
from the fourth annual outing and trade
boosting trip Of the organisation.
The outing. which began with spec
tacular automobile parade through the
streets OF Washington Saturday after
noon included trip to Baltimore on q
special train on the Pennsylvania rail-
road. q journey through that city on
special electric cars. and trip by
water from Baltimore TO Washington,
with stops at the various down-the-
river towns of virginia and Maryland.
From the time the boosters left WASH
ington. Saturday afternoon. until their
arrival here this morning, there was a
continuous round of fun making. Chair
man Henry Lansburgh and Secretary
Charles J. Columbus, who arranged the
outing. had overlooked no detail that
might contribute to the comfort and
amusement OF those who participated.
Merchants Band Attracts.
The Merchants Band. lead by Jacob
@. Moody. gave continuous program
of familiar melodies. and drew large
crowds wherever the steamer touched.
This was by no means all the music.
however. There were two victrolas. fur
nished by z. II. Droop G. Sons Company.
and no end Of records. ranging all the
way from comics" to grand opera.
There also was a player-piano. contrib
uted by o. J. DeMoll a Co.. which was
put to good use. II developed that n
number of pianists were on board. and
all OF them did their stunts"
All voted that the star performer at
the keys was Uncle" Julius Lansburgh
who reeled of such sweet. old melodies
as "selieye Me II AZ Those Endearins
Old Virginia." etc. There were vocal
artists on board. too. and a number OF
solos, and a varied assortment OF songs
were given by the Imperial Quartet,
consisting Of Earl Carbaugh. James X.
Young. Newton T. Hammer. ana J: h.
s. kinsella.
There was a movie" show by II. r.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-05-15
Stamp Collectors to
Have Convention Here

The convention COMMITTEES OF wash-
inston Branch, No, s. Of the. Southern
Philateiic Association. announced today
preliminary plans for the annual COM
OF the best known postage stamp
authorities In the country will attend.
An exhibition Of stamps and tour of
the Bureau OF Engraving and Printing
will feature the sessions