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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-01-12
SINK SIX HUNDRED
FOOT SHAFT FOR COAL

Bristol, Va, Jan. lly--George Ia
Carter, who has for the past fifteen
years been ons of the most promi-
nent coal operators and railroad
builders in Southwest Virginia, has
completed at Coalwood just across
the State line In West Virginia, coal
mining shaft at cost of about ST.
100000. The shaft has been sunk 500
feet straight down into the ground
in order to permit the mining OF
what is said to be one of the best
and thickest veins of coal in this sec
ton Of tho South. Mr.. Carter mas
severed his connection with the
Ciinchheld coal and railroad interests
and has modified much of his capl-
tai and put 1t into the West virginia
deVeiopr ent, which * one or the
largest of its kind that is being car
ried on in the South. He mas JUST
sold his handsome home at Johnson
city, Tenn. erected at a cost OF nearly
100000 and has moved to Coalwood
to devote his entire time to the big
mining project.
T1c coal land he has acquired ad-
toin,. the property Of tho United states
Steel Corporation. 1t was round I'M
possible to mine the vein from the
surface. About 100000 was spent IN
the purchase of diamonds used IN
prospecting with drills to ascertain
the extent of the vein, before the
work of sinking the shaft was begun
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-01-12
News From All Sections Of Virginia
CLARKE COUNTY FARMER
DEAD FROM Poison

Berryville, Va, Jan. 1l.-Page X.
Castleman. a member of one of the
, oldest and most prominent families
of Clarke County, committed suicide
learly Sunday afternoon at his home
near wickliffe. by taking cyanide OF
potassium.
Mr., Castlemsn is said to have been
ldespondent for some time past but
SO far as known he had no real trou-
hles. financially or otherwise, and ap-
peared to be in prosperous circnm-
stances. His relatives. IT is reported,
had been worried because of his des-
pondency, and they were TO some eX-
tent apprehensive.
The man is thought to have bought
the poison ostenslbly for some other
purpose and secreted it somewhere in
the house. for no one OF the Castle
man family knew of the presence OF
poison on the premises until Mr.. Cas-
ltleman was seen 10 reel and fall in
la hallway about o'clock yesterday
afternoon.
Members of the household rushed
to his side, and when they asked
what was wrong he said he had taken
cyanide of potassium. Messs ges were
sent for physicians. but when the doc
tors arrived at the house the man was
dead. 1t is thought he lived only 81
few moments after swallowing the
deadly stuff.
Mr.. Castleman was thirtytwo years
of age. and had spent all his life IN
Clarke County. He was a son of the
late Mr.. and Mrs. John II Castieman,
and was engaged in farming with his
brothers, who live on the old home
place, He was greatly liked by all
his friends and neighbors, and the
news OF his rash act brought sorrow
Ito many hearts.
He is survived by two sisters. Mrs.
Laura Meyer. of Stanardsylle, Greene
County. Va, and Miss Flora Castle
man, of Wickliffe. and three broth
Eers, Messrs. John and Howell Castle
man, Of Wickliffe, and Francis Cas-
tleman, of New York city,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-01-12
FRUIT GROWERS TO
MEET THIS MORNING
TSenticth Animal Convention to BE
Held at CharIottes-
Vile.

Charlottesville, Va, Jan. 1.-THE
twentieth annual convention of the
Virginia State Horticultural Society
will be held in Charlottesville on
"Wednesday and Thursday OF this, week.
January ~ ana ~, with the presi-
dent, Mr.. T. y thompson. of Har-
irisonburg. presihin. Mr. William p.
Massey, of Winchester, Is secretary Of
the association.
Special reduced round-trip rates
vii! be in effect on all the railroads
of the state, The program In filled
with live matter from start to finish
and there will he five addresses by
men who ere known to be authori~
ties on their subjects A list of quss-
tons for the round-tahle conference.
which were submitted by the viz
ginia apple growers, and which COW
er Virginia conditions, will, 1t IL ex-
pected, be of unusual interest to
everyone who attends the conven-
ton. Replies to these questions, with
the discussions they will bring out
will cover exactly the things the
fruit growers want to know.
Entries for the fruit exhibit are
larger than ever before, and 1t IL
stated that the apple shoY win be
undoubtedly the most complete ever
held in connection with the meet
ings or the society. over 500 IN
cash and special premiums Is being
toffered for competitive displays OF
Virginia grown apples and other
fruits.
'f'tTp fuCat- entertainment commit
tee promises n banquet and an eve
ming OF pleasure on Wednesday night.
the 18th instant while on THURSDAY
afternoon. for those who desire 1t.
a free automobile trip will be given
to historic old Monticello. the home
Of Thomas jefferson.
Visitors to Charlottesville for the
meeting OF the ---ety Will be met
by guides wien they leave the
trains. and shown every courtesy In
reac hing hotels and boarding houses
The work Of Judging the exhibits
in the fruit show will begin at s
o'clock on Wednesday morning. jan
nary -
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-01-12
LIBERAL PEOPLE Of
CITY CONTRIBUTING
Several More Weii-FflIed Cases started
On Their Way to Relief of Euro
pean Sufferers.

Several heavily loaded cases were
shipped from Richmond yesterday. con-
tanning gifts from the generous PEG
pie of this city to the suffering thous-
ands in the war zone. In the boxes
that were sent to the British War Re-
lief Fund from the leeat War Relief
Association were the following arti-
cles: 10 baby outfits. valued at 81
each; boys OUTFITS, for Belgium, 3
boys 'outfits for Poland, 10 boys out
fits for France and 10 boys outfits for
Serbia, all OF the value of IS each.
There were also sent in this ship
ment packages OF cigarettes. valued
at $3.50; IL pair of socks, 8 pair wrist
let's. / helmet and 8 scarfs, valued at
$3.50. and some underwear. suits and
coats and two baby kits. each valued
at 81; also large number Of maya
zines and nearly 100 books.
Mrs. Evan Fraser, chairman of the
knitted goods branch reported that
already SO worth of wool has been
distributed to be knitted into socks,
wristlets. gloves and army Jackets and
there have been turned in So pairs
of socks, IL pairs of gloves. 20 scarfs.
army coats and other things. Many
of the workers pay for their own wool,
thus making double donation. Wool
and working directions will be sup
piled by Mrs, Fraser, who will be at
home every afternoon this week to
see any women who might be interest
ed in taking part In the work. Mrs.
Fraser lives at 7l2 West Grace Street
Miss Ella Cooke. of the books and
periodical branch reports the coliec-
tion OF Is books and 100 magazines
and requests that further contribu-
tons be sent 1t.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-01-12
ToNGERS BODY WILL
ASK LAWS REPEAL
VIII Have Committee Before Lewisia-
ture to Secure Legislation Per-
nittIne Shipment of Seed
oysters.

Newport News Va. Jan. 1.-THE di'
rectors of the Oystermen's Protective
Association yesterday perfected plans
for asking the Legislature to repeal
the law prohibiting the shipment OF
seed oysters from the State. al a meet
ing held in the offices OF the secretary
OF the Chenber of Commerce. The or
ganization OF the association also was
perfected at the meeting.
No announcement was made by the
directors after the meeting and just
what steps they have decided to take
could not be ascertained yesterday
However it is known that they VIII
have n committee attend the Legisla-
ture at the proper time and already
individual members of the associs tion
have put the matter both privately
and publicly TO the State senators and
delegates.
The Chamber OF Commerce has not
yet decided what action 1t will take
In the fight of the tongers. who are
being opposed by the big packers and
planters. the last named OF whom de-
clare that the repeal of the law will
mean the death of the oyster indus
try In Virginia. The matter will be
discussed at the regular meeting OF
the chamber, scheduled TO be held Fri
day night
Heated argument on both sides OF
the question is anticipated. Marquis
Jones. member of the special commit
tee of the chamber which investigated
matter holds that the committee
action in reversing Its former decision
and asking the repeal OF the law is
illegal. In that there was not quorum
present when the last action was tax
en-. Commonw ealths Attorney {. Z,
Berkeley led the fight for the repeal
of the law and probably will attend the
meeting of the chamber. George
helms Wise also is deeply interested
in the matter. as are other members
of the committee.
AS both the tongers and planters
assert that they wish no action taken
on proposals to suspend the law. but
want the fight made on whether or not
4 is to be repealed it is generally
conceded that the Chamber will either
recommend the repeal or non-repeal
OF the law. Merchants of Newport
News are said to side with the ton
gers and for that reason IL is believed
that the chamber will recommend the
repeal of the law, which. according
to the tongers, Is killing the longing
industry.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-01-12
GLOVE MANUFACTURERS
APPLY FOR A CHARTER

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Winchester. Va, Jan. 11.--Applica-
ton for charter has been made to
the. Virginia State Corporation Com
mission by the Owen and Trenary
Gieve Company, incorporated, success
sors to the William c. Graichen Glove
Company, of Winchester. The papers
are now on file in the office OF the
commission In Richmond, and It Ia
expected. that the charter will be sent
to this city some time this week.
Messrs. c. r. Owen, c. w. Tre-
nary and Carl Ritter recently ac-
quired the business of the w. c.
Graichen Company. 1t was their in
tention to call it the Winchester Glove
Company, incorporated, bat in order
to avoid possible confusion in business
circles with another firm having a
somewhat similar name, the new own
ers changed the style OF the firm to
the Owen and Trenary. Glove Com
pany, incorporated,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-01-12
To Try Rssrnheiser.

Danville. Va. Jan. 11,-Edward
Bernhelser. of Altoona. Pa. who is
now in Jail in Richmond. will be tried
here at the April term of the United
states Court on charge OF robbing
the mails.
The accused man Is alleged to have
cut open two mail pouches at PAGES.
not far from her on the Richmond
division OF the Southern Railway. and
to have gone to Richmond, where he
attempted to cash checks which are
reported to have been found by him In
the mail pouches.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-01-12
TUCKER DON'T WANT
PRIMARY DATE MOVED Up
Has Nothing TO Say Mt This Time
Relative to His Prospective Hun
Against Swanson.

Norfolk, Va, Jan. 11.--Harry st
George Tucker, of Lexington, Va. for
mer member of Congress from Vir'
ginia, with Mrs. Tucker, Is in Norfolk
today visiting Mr.. and Mrs Barton
Myers in F'reemason Street. Mr.
Tucker is on his way to New Haven
Conn, where he will deliver one OF
his course of lectures on law TO the
students at Yale He will stop over
in Richmond a few days after he
leave; Norfolk next Thursday.
Asked today IL he would be can
didate for the United States Senate
to oppose Senator Swanson, Mr.. Tuck
err replied that he had nothing to say
az am opposed to the proposed NOV
ing UP OF the state primary for the
nomination of a Senator TO May he
said. The people OF the State have
a right to pass on that question"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-01-12
JAMES NJ CUMMING BUYS .s.~S
PHOEBCS FOUNDRY PLANT

Hampton, Va. Jan. 11.-Announce-
ment was made yesterday that James
NJ Cumming has purchased the plant
Of the Phoebus foundry. in Chesa-
peake Avenue and c. & o. tracks.
Phoebus, from George c. Thomas, OF
Baltimore. The purchase price was
5000. 1t is understood that plans
will be made to reopen the foundry
under very extensive arrangements.
The plant IL known as the Sayre Iron
Works and Is fully equipped foundry.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-01-12
A DYE PLANT.
Said That DUPONT VIII Locate Ono AZ
Quantico.

S{uAHtlCO.
Fredericksburg. Va, Jan. ll.--Con-
corning the many rumors in reference
10 the recent sale of a large tract OF
land at <Quantco.' 1t rs now stated on
good authority that the Dupont Com
pany has purchased. of DR.. II. p
Hutchison the old Lansburgh tract al
Quantico, containing 1000 acres. IT il
further said that to close the deal
$1,000 has been paid on the purchase
price, which It is understood was s125,-
zee. Those who are supposed to be in
a position to know say thai big dye
plant will be esta blished on the prop
erty by the DUPONT Company. in which
event a new town will spring up at
Quantico. somewhat similar to the one
at. Hopewell, and the large sums OF
money which will be paid out to OPP
eratives in such an establishment will
increase business conditions both in
Fredericksburg and Alexandria.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-01-12
KEEP URIC ACID
OUT OF JOINTS
TELLS RHEUMATISM SUFFERERS
/ TO EAT LESS MEAT AND
TAKE SALTS.

rheumatism is easier to avoid than
to cure, states a -well-known author
ity. We are advised to dress warmly:
keep the feet dry; avoid exposure; eat
less meat, but drink plenty of good
water.
Rheumatism Is a direct result Of
eating too much meat and other rich
foods that produce uric acid, which is
a absorbed into the blood. 1t is the
function of the kidneys to litter this
acid from the blood and cast 1t out In
the urine: the pores OF the skin are
also a means of freeing the blood OF
this impurity. In dampt and chilly
cold weather the skin pores are closed.
thus forcing the kidneys to do double
work: they become weak and slug
gish and fail to eliminate the uric acid
which keeps accommodating and cir
culating through the system. eventual
ly settling In the Joints and muscles.
causing stiffness, soreness and pain
called rheumatism.
At the first twinge of rheumatism
get from any pharmacy about four
ounces OF Jad Salts. put a tablespoon
full In a glass OF water and drink Pc
fore breakfast each morning for a
week This Is said to eliminate uric
acid by stimulating the kidneys to
normal action, thus Kidding the blood
OF these impurities.
Jad Salts is inexpensive, harmless,
and is made from the acid OF grapes
and lemon juice, combined with lithia,
and Is used with excellent results by
thousands OF folks who are subject
TO rheumatism. Here you have o
pleasant. effervescent lithia- water
drink. which helps overcome uric acid
and is beneficial to your kidneys ~
well.--Adv. ss
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-01-12

FrederickshurC. Va, Jan. 1f.--Mr.
and Mrs c. s. Gent. of New Orleans
arrived in the city sunday night about
1890 O'Clock en- route to Richmond.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gent. who left Wash.
ington Sunday morning. making this
trip down by MANASSAS, ssad Intended
going into Richmond by way Of Gull
pepper and Orange, arriving in Rich
mond Sunday night but in some in
descrihable manner became Lost and
were very much surprised when they
found themselves In this city.
They spent the remainder of the
night at the Princess Anne and re-
liam Grub. OF Stone Bridge.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-01-12

Especial to The Richmond Virginian.)
Hallwood. Va. Jan. 11.-Iast night
about 900 O'clock Mr.. f. T. Taylor.
Of this place, was struck and serious
'y injured by N W Pa ", xnnsseD- =
ger train bound for Cape Charles. Mr..
Taylor was on the track, and hearing
the approaching train. endeavored to
reach the platform. when the engine
struck him in the back, hurting him
distance of thirty feet or more from
the track. He was taken Immediately
to hospital at Salisbury, Nd AE-
Taylor is sixty-one years old and a
highly respected citizen OF this town.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-01-12

~ YER a white broadcloth skirt is
worn this gorgeous tiger skin
coat, beaver trimmed, The cap
is Of matching fur. Cut on loose, man
nish lines and snugly buttoned. this
coat may be worn for motoring and
all winter sports, as well as skating.
tts., .*,.~ o
Purple, plum and cyclamen are dis
tinctly fashionable shades this winter
Puppies. though rather striking for the
street, are charming for indoor wear,
particularly when the shade Is becom-
ing For a woman with whitening
tresses n very attractive house frock
of violet mohair and worsted mixture
has just been completed. The round.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-01-12
Ships In Radio Reach.

Warrington, Jan. 1.---Flagships OF
the Atlantic and Pacific fleets were
In rE~io communication yesterday
across about $500 miles of interven
ing land.
The battleship Wyoming. near Cape
Henry, reported to the Navy Depart
meDt that messages exchanged with
San Diego at .iuaymas. Mexico, were
strong and easily read
Unusual static conditions and inn
proved apparatus recently installed on
the big ships OF the navy made pos
sible this feat of communication
never before accomplished.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-01-12

gathered skirt has three bands of vio-
let and bodice and skirt are joined
under wide. soft girdle of the velvet.
There Is deep collar OF the velvet
outlining the " shaped neck, and over
this is second collar, also deep and
wide and made OF sheer white Grape
hemstitched. White bone ball buttons
add q further touch of contrast.
Lingerie Grape is beautiful silk
that Is washable. While it was orig
inally created for lingerie. it can be
used for all parts of outer garments
1t is very lovely and almost fusteriess.
1t comes In various pale shades and
in white. ANNA MAY,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-01-12
TILCHMAN SUCCEEDS
LATE Med. L.. WRENN

Norfolk, Va, Jan. 1.-THE direc-
tors of the Citizens Bank, who were
reelected at yesterdays meeting OF
the stockholders, met today and elect
ed the following officers:--:
President. Tench F. Tilghman; vice
president. William Leigh Williams;
cashier, Norman Bell, Jr.
Mr. Tilghman succeeds the late
Med. l.. Wrenn as president. He was
formerly vice. president and cashier.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-01-12

yesterday OF Mrs. ]. r. v. Daniel. at
the jefferson Hotel Later they left
for Washington. where they had some
important engagements. Lord Aber-
deem will arrive from Old Point to-
morrow to be the guest of Mrs,
Daniel for a short stay.
Miss Grace Neacham. Of Brooklyn.
y Yr Is the guest of friends in this
city.
Mrs. Herman Winfrey has as her
guest for several weeks Miss Emily
Bowman, Of Versailles. Ky.
Miss Jesse Bond, of Baltimore. who
has been the recent guest of Miss Vir-
ginia Christian for n short stay, re-
turned to her home yesterday.
Mrs stephen Putney is the guest of
Mrs Page Dame. in Baltimore.
Meetings.
The Woman's Board of the Method
at Institute VIII. hold it's regular
meeting at the institute. Nineteenth
and Grace Streets. at / o'clock All
members are urged to attend.
The regular monthly meeting of Lee
Auxiliary, United Daughters of the
Confederacy will be held In the Home
FOR Confederate Women this afternoon
at o'clock
The regular meeting OF Richmond
CHAPTER, u. .. c., will be held this
morning at II o'clock in Lee Camp
Han. As the annual reports OF the
officers will be read a full attendance
IS earnestly urged. Visiting Daughters
are always cordially welcomed.
The Loving Band OF the Second
Presbyterian Church will give two
dinners in the lecture-roorns of the
church today and tomorrow from IL
TO 2 l.. NJ, for the benefit OF the home
missions. The ladies of the Loving
Bard hope for a generous patronage
If Il ese famous dinners. --
F The regular monthly meeting OF the
social workers OF the Nurses Settle-
ment will be held at 81 South Beech
Street this morning at ] o'clock A
fun attendance is desired.
Under the revised constitution, tina
annual election OF officers, regents
-A4la-rA-llltg and advisory board of the
Confederate Memorial Literary Society
WIS held last Wednesday morning at
- o'clock The animal meeting for
the reading of reports OF all officials
wH take place this morning at IL
o'clock.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-01-12

fSpecial 70 The Richmond Virginian.)
Norfolk. Va, Jan. ll,--In tbs
Hustinr Court Of Norfolk County this
-gHarHlA2r Judge K A. Balm appointed
1Roberts H. Afbertson. "a young but able
attorney of the Portsmouth bar, "a
Attorney for the un.
expired term OF the late Captain
Charles ~ Rland. 81
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-01-12

: This smart outfit for the young lady
lis deveioped II. asach Av..ut l4~A4y
trimmed with gold braid. The vestes
is Of white corduroy. closed with white
pearl buttons, Quite the smart note
IL added by the beaver banded turban.
which has crest like that OF q Roman
Warriors helmet.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-01-12

F The regular monthly meeting OF the
social workers OF the Nurses Settles
ment will be held at 81 South Beech
Street this morning at ii O'Clock. A
rul attendance is desired
The Prescott daily news., 1916-10-27
COMPARATIVE VALUATION.

Well, George" said the president of the company to old George, "how goes it?"
 Fair to middlin'," George answered And he continued to currycomb a bay horse Me an this here horse,' George said suddenly, "has worked for your firm sixteen year"
 Well, we'll" said the president, thinking a little guiltily of Georges seven-dollar salary And I suppose you are both pretty highly valued, George, eh?"
 "H'm!" said George, "the both of us took sick last week, and they got a doctor for the horse, but they just docked me"
The Prescott daily news., 1916-10-27
WHAT SHALL IT PROFIT X
 NATION IF TT GAIN WORLD
 PROSPERITY AND LOSE SOIL

The people who vigorously opposed preparedness, claiming that the ocean was our safety, had a rude awakening on Monday last when they learned that German submarine, after call ing at an American port, slipped out to sea and quickly sunk half a dozen steamers.
 Instead of being protecting bar rier for us, the ocean has now become an enemy's greatest help to bring war directly to our shores without a mo- ment's warning. Even the deluded followers of Bryan must now realize that a blind leader has been leading blind people, despite all the warnings of those who had foreseen and fore told such conditions as we naw face. Our commerce., our vast exports Of manufacture of cotton and grain, which have been flooding the country with gold and bringing prosperity in it's train, are all suddenly halted by a submarine, the presence of which was never even suspected until it arrived off Newport. Suddenly new phase of world conditions has arisen, and over night all things have changed. We can no longer boast of our splen- did isolation. We must now realize that the very sea which we thought was our safety is our danger, for who can war, except at great odds, against the unseen terror which has the sharks for it's companions and the Devil for it's captain?
The Prescott daily news., 1916-10-27

to the assistance of the Pulaski coun- the quorum court unanimously came ty fair, and appropriated S450 to as sist in paying this years deficit, and S1 ,000 to assist in the 1917 fair. A resolution was unanimously adopted that it be made state fair, although details were not considered
 All have been highly pleased with the fair, although the weather was so unfavorable that it was almost a financial failure. The gate receipts were only $l,047, and the advance sale of tickets $500 One day last year the receipts were $1,0S0. The prem ium list this year is guaranteed by the Board of Commerce, and the checks to cover all prizes will be mailed as soon as the lists are com pleted