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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-01-30

any Information as 20 who made the
motion for declaring my position. or
ANYTHING about II. Thl whole ahair
gppears to be clothed In the same mys-
tory which wells all Of the actions of
the committee and today ! could find
30 one who was responsible. but II is
certain that the chairman, Mr.. Clyde
" saunders entertained the motion
made hy some member o: the commit
tee. stnl unknown to re. that as /
had removed from Madison Ward my
office was vacant and should be filled.
The chairman should no: have enter
tanned such a motion, because ] have
given no notice that I would remove
nay Ie~al residence and the chairman $
allowing such resolution as this TO
60 before the committee was plainly
part o. a plan to get rid Of me, as
* is well known that 7 oppose machine
policies. still hold my legal resi-
Gence AT SOC asst Clay street, and
II is nay desire for the present to rep
resent Madison Ward on tho committee.
As nc notice was given me Of this
meeting and NJ one has ever ap-
proach.d me and asked whether or
rot IL vas my desire so resign from
the committee. ! shall insist upon the
committee resembling it's action, be
cause I have bsen duly elected TO the
position and do not Intend to let
THE leaders influence some innocent
member to make an incorrect stat,,nent
before the committee. ard the other
members thinking that the statement
made hat [ had removed my legal
residence was correct very willingly
voted 70 fill the position. not knowinS
that they were doing anything what
ever AGAINST my Interests or wishes.
!. G.. CRENSHAW.
Richmond. Va. Jan, -.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-01-30
EENtN COLLEGE.

Especial TO The Richmond Virginian)
EIon College. \. G., Jan, 29.--Wed-
nesdav afternoon al o'clock
Choral Society was organized Of more
than hundred members. Miss Anna
NJ. Baker. director of the music de-
partment is TO be leader Of the
society and Mr. Edwin NJ. Belts, OF
the music faculty, is to he pianist
The society is TO meet regularly on
each Tuesday afternoon, and expects
10 give at least two public recitais
during the present term, one of which
will occur in connection with the
commencement, Interest in music IS
rapidly growing IN the college as well
as in the community.
The woman's Civic Club held Its
meeting at o'clock today in the
graded school building. The topic
discussed was Fresh Air" Papers
were read by Mrs. II G. Cox. Miss
CYNTHIA Garrett. Mrs L, e. Randolph.
Miss Lorcna Garrett. Mrs. 7 {,
Amick and others. The topic for the
meeting to be held in March is to be
"Reautifying the Community
The Christian Publishing Associa-
ton directors met in an adjourned
session here last night and took steps
to reorEanize their business. The
resignation % Captain T b. Wombtc
was presented and after discussion
accepted. Mr.. r Fl. McCauley, field
secretary of the company. presented
his resignation and the same was ae-
cepted The successors of these gem
tlemen have not as yet been provided.
Miss Lena Ragsdale. who has been
treasurer of the company for the past
/ SIX months was elected secretary
/ treasu The company leased the
! Christian san until the meeting Of the
Southern Christian convention in May
| to it's editor J. O. Atkinson.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-01-30

A schedule of work covering the four
weeks has been arranged. the morn
ing hours to he given to classroom
lectures and the afternoons to prac-
teal demonstrations OF the latter. ana
Illustrated lectures will be given DS
members OF the faculty ON certain
evenings each week.
The German club of the college VIII
give its midwinter dances Friday
evening and Saturday afternoon, zen
ruaTy and 5. in German club MATT
the cotiliion club entertaining at inc
same time in the field-nouse gym
nasium. The Elon College baSketpal'
team comes here for two games on
these dates and a large crowd OF
visitors is expected on the campus ioI
the week END kayeties.
The class of 1915 has elected {. X
Moore, OF Harrisonburg. Va, IS class
salutatorian, and J.. c. Benedlct, OF
Farmville. as valedictorian Otner
officers of the class to arrange for
events during the June finals are
senior promenade, r. f. Clemmei'
Stauntun. president; PAU SouSer
Wttheville. leader: J. Il. Murphy
washington, secretary and treasurer
Final ball--W l.. CogbilL Richmoho'
president: c. r. Moore, Harrisonburf'
secretary r. f. MyricF'
Suffolk, leader.
President i Il. Eggleston and Ut,
w. J. Schoere, director of the eX-
pertinent station, were in Richmond
this week
Or G. w. Stuart. of the Anti-Sa
loon League. addressed the students
and members of the faculty ia the
German hall Tuesday afternoon.
Glass duties were suspended for tne
hour. and a large audience heard the
speaker,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-01-30
BOY SCOUT NEWS

The first month in the efficiency
and attendance contest for scout
troops in Richmond ends Monday
/ Never before in the history of the
scout movement has so much real
scout work been planned than for the
month of January. 1915, because
every Richmond troop wants the
I Headquarters Banner for the first
month.
Following are the rules and regu-
lations governing and points 20 be won
+ in the contest
First-Banner to he awarded by
Court of Honor at its regular meet
ing. first Friday each month. from
data on report; second, reports must
reach scout office not later than 2
noon on day court Convenes; third,
the banner shall read. Richmond
Banner Troop. &. 8. of A.; fourth,
this banner shall he held from the
time ii is awarded until the next
monthly meeting OF the court, at
which time it must be returned; fifth,
banner 10 be awarded upon a poinl
system.
For each tenderfoot scout added
during the month troop shall re-
ceivc five.
For each second-cla scout added
during the month a troop shall re-
ceive ten.
i'or each first class scout added
during the month troop shall re
cciVe twenty-five,
For each merit badge scout added
during the month a troop snail re-
Ceiye ten.
For each star scout added during
the month a troop shall receive ten.
FOR each life scout added during
the month a troop shall receive ten.
For each eagle scout added during
the month troop shall receive
TWENTY-FIVE
SiNth-EFerv scout dropped ten
points Oft When such scout IS en-
rolled again only ten points shall be
given, regardless of rank
Seventh-The number Of points won
by the troop to be divided by the reg
}stered number of scouts on roll in
scout office. only registered scouts
70 be considered in winning points
Eighth-For perfect attendance in
troop ten general points for month.
'or percentage attendance part of ten
points" 50 per cent attendance.
50 points, 60 per cent attendance,
six points. etc
Ninth-Scouts away at school or
permanently out OF city to be made
an exception, provided same Is re-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-01-30

We have not had opportunity to
examine the bill offered by Senator
ye@rys looking 10 the reduction Of
The cost of recording deeds but We
are assured that it Is a move IN the
right direction
The man who owns. buys or sells
real estate Is the goat" in Virginia,
The clerk OF the courts. the commits
s,oner of tie re -enue. the state treas
ury. the Federal government, the no
tary pubic. the lawyer who generally
ngures in the transa ction--all take a
whack at him and whether ne is buy
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-01-30

I received a postal card probably so
the C!ty Democratic Committee would
he held 1t Gfurphy's Hotel on (no date
being g.venJ- This notice, the score
tarE tells me referred to the meeting
I'D last night. Upon further ques-
uonlne the secretary, MIR. Walter G,
Duke, he stated 10 me that he did not
know what the committee was doing
wien he motion for my removal from
Office was before the committee. as
the members from Lee Ward were not
At this meeting. but were outside en-.
gagged Ia nominating new members Of
the committee TO mi vacancies in their
ward. In othe- words the committee
as whole was conducting two kinds
OF business al QUE time. The secretary
of the committee could not give me
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-01-30
Week End Meditations
&. w. X.

This world . a difficult world indeed
And people hard to
And
Is bore TO the flute
And How WON e ySq much S ss,,er o1 ssa nors
If every one of the folks You know
Hq s they ss, Will ar, ,.a then the best
Is Gfer to to do " what w 2o" ihnk say lisn
In 4ssssins the question Of right with friend
% down ms promises reached the GLOWING conclusion = am much
and wrong given by
He now felt sure Of his grounnd for he was able to give Scripture y
6aens But after al it. matters little whether the Apostle Par" or
repeoed saying the wisdom Of remains We are on absolutely safe
when addressing disciples
This kinds
% aoher % an oWever we tpk 10 8at m %
man is anxious DO only that which Win npl and bless humanity
He all points like without
Concerned MY Fathers So my friend
want to do your part to make this world look bright the best and
Is mind what people
But what think right
@ in we ARE chow WIN e m that
and good cheer not only but certainly worth while
look Of love to lonely one or speaks s9ntfn heh ag 6
while and dividends bank stock
in always & sbd wG h whs to s b noe a Y
fragments divine
elf md
sRpery giving his
n no e m sn No 9 s ay' an al" or stSs S
one are You you are
5 weakness.
guide and to forgivoi
Avenue Church 20 1915.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-01-30
A MOVE IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION.

ing. selling or borrowing. he must
pay large costs. Let's have reason
able treatment of this subject. Land
is as much a staple as bread and
meat. People must have houses in
which to live and farms to till. Every
time We put an unnecessary expense
on the land some consumer must
eventually suffer.- either in an ex-
panded rental or selling figure
We trust Senator Jenrys bill look
ing to a reduction Of recording costs
VIII be received with favor.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-01-30
Watch vnginian Ads
For Good Bargains.
The Best Shops adv%rttss
In its columns.

week. -
thompson Boggs. OF Bolecamp, u
visiting friends near Freezing. =
Henry Short, of near Osborn's Gap.
Is visitor at this place. -
fleetwood Fleming, of Byrne. ID.
visiting his sister, Mrs. Lily McFall. -
Albert N. Lipps, of Osborn's Cap.
was calling on friends near here DUR
ing the week. =
Moan |. Hanover attended Judge
McDoWeiIs court. at Big Stone Gap. =
Ralph Vanover is visiting relatives
at Clintwood and Byrne. =
Master Ben Beverly, # Baden, 10
visiting relatives at Freeing. :
Patton Killen, of Osborn's Gan. was.
at the burg during the week :.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-01-30
PEOPLES FOR II.
Legal Reslden. Not Moved.

Editor virginIan
Sir.~-The payers this morning an
nounced that Mr.. J. X Robertson was
elected 70 MI the place as a member
Of the City Democratic Committee from
Madison Ward caused by my removal
from tho ward. ! desire to state !
have net move my legal residence from
SOC Eaet Clay Street Madison Ward,
where have held my legal residence
since 1899 The meeting was held
last night without notice TO me that
such meeting would be held, but this
morning after the matter is Gil over.
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v. T.. I.

Especial to The Richmond Virginiano
Elaeksburs- Va. Jan, 29.~~Thr
Farmers Winter Course in AgriCul
ture at tho Virginia Polytechnic In
stitute will begin Tuesday. February
and continue through the month
on their arrival in Blacksburg stu
dents In the short course should re-
port nj the registrars office In the
administration building for registra
ton, and whore they can secure in
formation as 10 hoard and lodging
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-01-30

Ruffner Debating Societies held pub
lie debate in the auditorium. Misses
Verna Marshall and Martha Watson
representing the jefferson Society, at
frmed that The Congress of the
United States Should Support Presi-
dent Wilson'S Policy of National De-
Tense" and defeated Misses Elizabeth
Rowe and Minnie Coplan, represen-
tatives OF the RuFfner Society, who
argued the negative side of the ques-
ton.
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AGAIN PASSES THE HOUSE.

Mr.. Stephenson. Of Highland. found
less opposition this year than hereto
fore to HIS ant!-ramblluE measure, and
on Thursday got # through the House
with but three negative votes.
II will. We believe, fare better in
the Senate this year than heretofore.
and will probably become a law.
While the bill, IN that It prohibits
al forms Of betting. wagering or gam
b'ax Tor money without reference
o. the amount Won or los; at sit
th-g. - a distinct advance an the pres
ent Virginia law. wA!ch but invites
iawIessnese. We must confess to the
belief that it is painfully inadequate.
II Is crime under the bin 20 bet
In money any sum. one cent or more.
But a farmer ma bet ten bushels Of
corr, yearl!ne calf a spawned
horse; the rooter fer the home team
may wager hat. ~it OF clothes OF
q double-baIreIed shotgun, the crap
shooter may Eettle his losses in chick
ems careless OF their roost3ng places
ana none Of them will have violated
the law.
It occurs 10 us this may be urged
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ported at scout office before report
is made out
Tenth-Scoutmaste should only re-
port scouts present, who have attend
ed equivalent of half a meeting or
more.
Eleventh-Scout III to be reported
present, provided written excuse from
parent or guardian Is given.
II was decided at a meeting OF dis
trict commissioners and the executive
that only troops meeting once week
should be considered in the contest
and that no exception would be made
to this, unless the troop attended a
general scout meeting called for all
the troops, or special district gath
ering, in which case credit would be
allowed for scouts present.
All reports must reach the scout Of
flee on Thursday, February 8, and not
later than IL noon Friday.
Activities of Troop 81.
The Bicycle Patrol of Troop 81,
which was organized some time ago.
took its first hike Saturday. Page
Bohanan was elected patrol leader,
and Claude Jones assistant patrol
leader of the patrol.
Monoplane Flight.
Manager Quizley called at the scout
headquarters and requested the ex-
ecutive to notify all scouts in the city
to be present Mt Byrd Park Saturday
afternoon at 1880 O'Clock, where they
could witness the monoplane flight to
be made by Juan Bomenjoz, the world :
renowned aviator. The scouts will be
called upon to assist in holding back
the crowd, and should report in uni
form and with staff.
Junior Track Meet.
participate by troops in the Junior
Props Track Meet. TO be held at the
Grays' Armory Saturday night Feb
ruary II. Scouts and troops inter-
ested should get in touch with head
quarters Immediately.
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FREEZING NOTES.

Especial to The Richmond Virginian.)
Freezing, Va. Jan, 29.--Garnett =.
Fleming. of near Clintwood. was the
gueSt OF James c.. McFall during -: =
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-01-30

RIkxGENIAN PHONEas
A4vertissng--MGd. fTkt,
EdttoFiak-Mad. 1854
socspty---MNd. lf9A
General Mgr Ran. All
CtrculRtlon-Ran. s12.,
Contest nert Ran. 3t2
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-01-30

A few sets left and lot
neckpieces. We must make
room and sell them.
Far Below Cost.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-04-03
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS.

F. A. Wallin, of Hope, spent this afternoon in the city. Mir. Wallin is the son of Mir. Wallin, who sunk Prescott's deep well at the plant here and Is just completing a deep we'll at Hope.
 A. Q. McWilliams, Prescott route number three, was in the city today attending to business matters and re- newed his subscription to The Ne vada News, our weekly paper. Thank you, Mir. McWilliams.
 Cole Bros. circus arrived here yes terday afternoon at 2:3O o'clock and erected their tents on the old ball ground in the southern part of the city. They are giving a performance this afternoon and will give another one this evening.
 We publish the official vote of the recent primary election held here on the 29th of March. There are several of the state offices where candidates did not have opposition and their vote does not appear. Township offices over the county will be published later.
 C. w. Norman, poultry dealer, spent today in the city advertising for poultry to be delivered in this city at II. A. Hamilton & Company's store on West Main and Front streets Fri day and Saturday, April Eth and Sth. This is the fourth car that Mir. Wor- man has had in Prescott and this time he is paying 1 cent per pound more for hens than he has paid heretofore.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-04-03
SWEET CORN.

Why not patch of sweet corn for every farm? There is hardly a thing that can be grown that will be more keenly enjoyed by all the family than few "messes' of sweet corn. Plant a square 20 by 20 feet, and then plant another similar square every two weeks until June, or four paintings. Get the seed bed just right, plant three grains to a hill, three feet by three feet, CT drill one grain every twelve inches, in rows four feet apart. Keep ground we'll cultivated with hoe and rake. Plant the Country Gen tleman' and it will be ready for the table in about seventy-fve days to eighty days. When the ears are gath cred the stalks may be cut for the COW.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-04-03
CITY ELECTION WILL
 BE HELD TOMORROW

The city election will be held here tomorrow for clecting mayor, mar shal, recorder, treasurer and two al- dermen from each of the four wards. The judges and clerks and cheriffs are as follows:
 East Side. Judges-W. R. Barham, c. L. Green, Fred Murrah. Clerks-J, F. E. Moore, Jr., R. L. Blakely, Jr
 Sheriff -Sach Bailey.
 West Side. Judges-AleN Vaughan, w. R. Thornton Jas Kershaw. Clerks-J T. Burns, Cleve Stivers. Sherid-lI T. Ingram.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-04-03
SHIP 90 BARRELS RADlSHES
 SATURDAY.

The largest shipment of radishes from this place was made Saturday whom % barrels were brought from tbe truck growers along the right of uov of the Prescott x Northwestern railroad Today it is probable that two cars will be transported over this line. The crop this year is larger than any previous one, and there are number of Prescott citizens who have planted a small acreage. Prices are good.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-04-03
m, ,ND.ZENITH CONTEST UHmrnNESDAY AT HIGH SCHOOL

rho annual contest between the c.lord and Zenith Literary Societies o n ho held Wednesday night, April "" The preliminary contest was held D ,. Friday afternoon. The contest nts ,s Wednesday night will be James n"h rn Orin Ellsworth, Lillian Haltom p "I Gladys Greeson for the Zenith, a "nd Billie Bob Thrasher, Bracey Hay m a;o Helen Andrews and Jeanette Rurns for the Garlands.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-04-03
A New Methou.

Pastor Simon Stephanoff of Moscow, a merchant of large means, who has abandoned business life to devote him. self to evangelism, has adopted the following as one method of reaching people usually inaccessible. He has given into a photograph an address presenting in simple terms the essen tials of salvation, and has put the re- sulting disks on sale. These are read fly sold and are used in hotels, private house and cafes.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-04-03
Memphis Asks $2,ooo, ,ooo.

Memphis, Tenn-A suit for s2- 000,000 damabes was filed in the Cir ouit Court here by the city of Mem phis against the Kansas City and Memphis Railway and Bridge Com pany. growing out of the Mississippi river floods of 1912-13.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-04-03

oston.-The lower house of the leg islature went on record against the abolition of capital punishment by vote of s1 to 37.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-04-03
Tho Prescott Daily News
 susLsS.Eo sy j.. News Printing Go

r...red as second class mail matter ,,.,,her 4th, 1905, at the postofiics n..s,ott Ark, under the act of c,Dvress, March 3. 1879.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-04-03
NEWS ODDITIES.

Champion big boy of Ocean county, New Jersey, is 16, 6 feet 3 inches tall, Weighs 800 pounds, and is champion sprlnter and hammer thrower, besides oelng employed in factory, night cash 'ef Tn picture theatre, and official scorer of ball club.
 Many cows got drunk near Foun- sa'n springs, Pa., by drinking water IOh stream into which 1000 barrels VI peer confscated by sheriff, were empted
 LOng-distance honeymoon being spent by Georgia girl, who, after ",fyhg New Jersey man, decided , ieman m the South until the wea- suef gets warmer in Jersey while he "ad to hurry home.
 ooal lau to sit three hours on fireless a nsONer to keep husband from getting yney qw she hid there, alleges Tacoma
 ''J woman suing for divorce.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-04-03
Pss. DAD HOUSE CLEANING

mnoh mouse cleaning is the cause of triba. asease. Stirring of dust dis m 'es s disease germs. Never tear bonso ' Carpets, rugs, etc, to clean tboron.%,',. %'.aout first disinfecting them ino asn'y' ''s, as well as all the build Soa %.'n Ross Dead Quick" Spray. Store. 'oo'' oy Hesterly Drug the Wa. g S,g hair and shaving at ae,t 's' c Side Barber shop.--yeu are
 'ssan 6 oammins Advt.
 Buy it in Prescott
The Prescott daily news., 1916-04-03

'us 1t in Prescott
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1916-12-14
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
REV. THERON LEE, PASTOR.

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
REV. THERON LEE, PASTOR.
All are cordially invited to tn
service of the church which are held
at the following hours:
Sabbath School 10 a. m.
Morning worship II a. m.
Mems Bible Glass IL noon to 12.45
p. m.
Teacher Training Glass 2,15 p. m.
Mems Brotherhood meeting Gas
p. m.
Evening Worship 7.30 p. m.
Mid-week Prayer meeting Tues
day 7.45 p. m. Subject: Prophecies
concerning Jesus"
Morning subject: Greater Facts
of Life VIII. The Invisibility of Real
Religion" To the boys and girls a
five minute Object sermon.
Evening subject: ct he Noble
Father of an Illustrious Son." Sever
al musical numbers will be rendered
by the Christian Endeavor Chorus
choir and the popular song book
will be used in the singing.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1916-12-14
Kalmia's Operation.

The members of the Kalmia Club
at their meeting on Monday night,
desire to express their approval of
the action of the City Commissioners
in the matter of the Community
Christmas Tree. They appreciate the
effort that is being made and stand
ready to assist in any way possible.
Martha H. Goodfellow,
Corresponding Secretary.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1916-12-14
New HOPE M. E. CHURCH.

HERBERT A. SAWYER. PASTOR.
Mems class meeting $50 a. m.
Morning service 1890 a. m.
Sunday School 2.15 a. m.
Epworth League 6.45 p. m.
Evening Song and Preaching SER
vice 7.30.
Morning subject: The Daytime
of Life"
Evening subject Habit, a tool
or chain.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1916-12-14

Mr.. and Mrs. Chester Johnson of
Sergeants' Mills, announce the birth
of daughter, who weighs 81 lbs.
The young lady arrived on Friday,
and has been named Frances May.
Mrs. Johnson, before her marriage,
was Miss Mary Williamson, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank P. Will
HARRISON, of Hilltop Farm.
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The Lambertville Churches.
FIRST BAPTIsTCHURCH.

FIRST BAPTISTCHURCH.
REV. DR.. GEORGE BoDDIs, PASTOR.
Services will be held as usual at
II a. m. and 7.30 p. m.
Sunday School, at 9.45 a. m.
Prayer Meeting Tuesday evening
at 7.45.
Y. P. S. C. E. Friday evening
7.45.
All are invited to these services.
Morning subject: Christ in the
Presence of the Worlds Great
Need"
Evening subject: The Problem
of Salvation" the Sunday Hymn
Books will be used in the evening.
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CENTENARY M. E. CHURCH.

REV. PENNINGTON CoRsoN, PASTOR.
Tuesday evening, regular prayer
meeting.
Mems Bible Glass $50.
Morning services 10. As.
Epworth League $50.
Evening song service and sermon
7.30.
Sunday School 9.45 a. m.
Morning subject; Our Church can
Lose it's Soul.