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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-02
'CHESTtRf|ElD WANTS
TO VOTE on QUESTION
Mas Meeting at Chester Last Night
Discussed Question OF Court
house Site.
MANY ATTEND GATHERING
Meeting Unanimous In Its Opposition
to Proposal to Build New Court
house ut Present Inaccessible Loca-
ton.

Citizens OF Chesterfield County gath
cred in large numbers last night at
Graves Hall. at Chester. and adopted
resolutions asking that an election be
called In that county to decide the
question OF moving the county court
house to the town of Chester. The
resolution was voted on unanimously
by the meeting, and the court will be
asked to set an early date for the
election.
Circulars were distributed by the
courthouse committee several days
ago, and persons from all over the
county were present to discuss the
courthouse movement. the rebuilding
OF which is the absorbing topic in the
county. Walter Eanes. of Ettrick, pre-
sided at the meeting.
Long Agitated.
For about twenty-five years the
question of moving the Chesterfield
Courthouse from its present inacces-
sible position to a point nearer the
railroad. preferably Chester has been
agitated. Every time the matter was
brought before the people, 1t has been
smothered, various objections arising
to prevent bringing the question to
an issue.
The Board OF Supervisors feel that
the present building now occupied for
the courthouse Is too old and entirely
unsuited to the needs and purposes
of the county. The board has decided
that a new building should be erected.
and they propose building It on the
present site.
This situation is three miles from
the railroad. and the move to build
the proposed courthouse at the same
place has evoked opposition through
out the county. Chester Is declared
the logical place for the building,
since 1t is central and has two steam
railroads and one electric road pass
ing through II North and South, and
one steam road touching 1t traverses
the county.
The meeting last night was largely
In favor of putting the courthouse at
Chester. and 1t is believed that the
result OF the election Will be in favor
OF that town. A committee of five
| members was appointed to circulate
petitions and another committee was
named TO consider the financing OF the
construction. 1t is said that the new
courthouse will cost about $4,000.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-02


Z hold daring and for your tenacious
1rAvery.
'.IAke the memory Of our dead he
gsOeS, your fame also will endure
sthrough all time The 1aurels which
2sOur ever confident forces have won
AGAINST the enemy in spite OF trials
md dangers. are tnseparably linked
18th the devoted and unttring labor
- home
This strength al home has sent an
sovogsfresh inspiration TO the armies
IA the field. IT has continually quick
$pned our swords. and kindled Ger
Unnnys enth usiasm, and has terrified
&4he enemy. My gratitude and that
~ the Fatheriand are due the nation
~ home.
but the strength and will of the
6nnumy are not yet broken. We rnust
s0ontinue the severe struggle In order
- secure the safety of our beloved
home land. to preserve tho honor Of
TIE FAtherland and the greatness OF
S&AD empire.
ssWhether the enemy wages war
18th the force. of arms or with cold
sn1cuJatfng malice, we shall continue
E&D before in the third year Of the
2}ar. The spirit OF duty TO the Fa-
F~Aoraand and an 1nbendSng will to
6etory per1neafe our homes, and our
Enwhting forces today, as IN the first
$7SNu of the war. With Gods gra-
- help. ain convinced that your
!. tire deeds Wall equal those of the
n0t md present.
u N11nan headquarters,
|ss WILHELM"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-02
italian omcial Report,

3 Rome, Aug. i.--Of'cial: Trentino
front-In the Adige valley there
were active artillery engagements. In
,the Astico valley. on Sunday evening
sfter intense artillery preparation the
Austrians attacked Mount Cimone as
cell as our positions southwest OF
E~aeteIletto on the Settle Comuni
nlateau. We repulsed them in both
places. In the TTevignolo valley we
occupied the important village OF
Paneveggto.
In the Tofano area on sunday hlsnt
the Austrians shelled heavily our posi-
lions on Forcella pass. AS soon as the
bonn bardment stopped they attacked
An force. but were repulsed. A counter
stack later was repulsed with heavy
losses
Some Austrian aeroplanes threw
bombs on villages in the Degano val
lev causing some fires which were rap
Idly extinguished
On the Isonxo front there were ne
important events to report
81 Vienna. Aug 1-Official: Near
sMolodylow. northwest OF Rolomea
enemy attacks failed.
s southwest and west of Lutzk the
enemy paused in his attacks.
ION the northeastern front, soutf
or the Pripet. ninety officers ant
$4,000 men, as well as seventy ma
chine guns were captured during tbs
month Of July.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-02
Forest Fires Rage In MICHIGAN

Detroit, Mich, Aug. 1.-The most
severe forest fires in several wears.
covering a considerable area, are rag
Ing in the northern part of lower
Michigan. according to, advces re
ceivesd here. The AStaroes are iylaxsns
considerable Roadway in KaIkaaka.
Crawford. Antrim and Otsego Coun-
ties, where the timber lands are re-
ported to be very dry as the result
OF the continued hot weather and the
lack of rain.
In Antrim County, where the tine of
fire extends about twelve miles, two
lumber camps already have been WHIP
ed out. One lumber company has
lost several big log wheels and a
score of fat cars
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-02
ALL CANDIDATES. NAMES
| MAY APPEAR ON BALLOT
OF Judge Harrison and Mr..
KeezeN OF N. b. Early.

All candidates' names may be placed
on the ballot in the Seventh Congress
sional District next November when a
successor to Congressman Hay 10
voted for. Attorney General Pollard
has not yet given an opinion In the
matter. but 1t appears that, with three
candidates sticking and not enough
time remaining in which to hold u
legalized primary, and little likelihood.
1t Is said. of Seventh District Demo-
Gratis determining on any one candi-
date, all three names will go on the
ballot for the November election.
With the withdrawal from the race
of State Senator Downing. of Front
Royal, who will support Judge Har-
rison. and the withdrawal of Senator
Keezell, who will support N. B. Early,
of Greene. the field Is narrowed to
three avowed aspirants for Mr.. Hays
place. These are Judge Harrison,
Floyd Weaver. OF Page; and N. B.
Early.
September 8, had been named by
the district committee as the date for
a primary. Whether or not a primary
on that date will be legal Attorney
General Pollard has been asked to de-
eide.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-02
FURIOUS ASSAULTS
CONTINUED From First Page.}


cludes the statement, we have had
time to construct new forubcauons
behind our actual lines identical tc
those lost
I'm order TO Illustrate the facts
mentioned ii lis stated that in the first
fmonth of the fighting at Verdun we
gained double the amount OF territory
while the German casualties were no
larger than we could afford"
There was sharp fighting during the
might on the British front In Picardy
where Berlin claims to have driven in
ii small salient which jutted west Of
the Foureaux woods. General Hatg
reported the repulse of a Teuton AS
aauit north of Bazentin lie Petit A
small operation OF patrol detachmenta
during which the French captured q
trench IN the Estres sector south of
the Somme was the only infantry
action today. The artillery fire Is un-
diminished, however, and renewed
activity Ia expected mt any minute.
Almost unbearable heat is adding 10
the hardships of the troops.
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other children, being then out with
his play1nates,
DR.. Summers called the attention OF
the father to the fragrant violation OF
the health rules, and the great dan
ger that might result from the lack
OF restraint in the chdld's movements.
The little girl was ordered to DE
brought to the house and the Quar-an-
tine observed by every member of the
family.
Shafer, It ia said. at once became
abusive to the health officer. stain 9
that he would not keep his ohald con-
fined to the house. and adding that
the Health Department had better at
! tend to Its own business, and permit
| him TO attend to his.
Police Ordered to Guard House.
! Or. Summers reported the result
| of his meeting with Shafer to DR.
| Levy, who requested of the police that
| the guard be established at the house
until this morning, when he will b,
| legal methods enforce the law re-
fating TO quarantine He requested
last night that the police stationed al
the house SEE that no person left OF
| entered the residence.
! Whether further cases of scarle
| fever will develop in the neighbor'
| hood of the Shafer home as the re.
suit of the mans indiscretions 1t will
require several days TO discover The
child has doubtless come IN contact
| with many children In that vicinity
| Every effort is being made by the
health authorities to prevent an epi.
| demtc
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-02
LEAPS FROM WINDOW
To INSTANT DEATH
j. n. williams, Gotham Station Agent.
Here For Treatment Takes
Own life.
SUFFERED NERVOUS AFFECTION
Had Been Playing Pool With Other
Hygeia Hospital Patients Only Few
Minutes Before Tragedy.

Duo IL Is believed to Temporal,
alteration, brought on by nervousness
II Williams. of Gotham, Va
plunged to his death from the roof
garden OF the Hygeia Hospital shortly
after 10 o'clock yesterday morning.
Just previous to the tragedy Mr.
Williams was noticed standing near n
pool table on the roof garden. He
LETT the table. and before any one
could intercept him had plunged 70
the street below.
He landed on the pavement head
.hrst His skull was crushed. His
attendants, Superintendent c. d. AL
len and Or. r. II Jenkins, said YES
terday that he had appeared to be in
better condition Yesterday morning
IMAM for some time. and no suspicion
mad been directed to him, as being
about to commit suicide.
Mr. Williams was station agent for
me Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
Company at Gotham. Due to his
nervous state he was forced to give up
nus position temporarily. and was ad-
united to the hospital ON July 7. DIR.
Hodges stated yesterday that ne had
ADVISED Williams to tage treatment at
WeNprock. He did go there and re-
main but three days returning to
the HyEeta~ DR.. Hodges thought the
country surroundings would benefit
him
so far as was learned last night
Williams has no near relatives. Friends
were notified. however and 1T is be-
lievcd the remains may be taken to
Gotham today
f. Pucctnelli. confectioner on North
Adams Street. near Grace Street, u
was learned this afternoon. was per-
haps the only eyewitness to williams
act II was standing in front of my
store fixing up my fruit stand" said
the confectioner. when. happening TO
glance upward, was nearly struck
dumb to notice form hurting
through the air from the third story
OF the hospital ! saw that II was n
man. Hts hands were stretched
above his head just as II he were
about TO dive into the water. In an
instant there was a noise that could
be heard possibly for two squares.
as the body with terrific impact
struck the sidewalk. I heard yell.
! ran to the assistance OF the man,
thinking that he had lost his balance
while leaning out of the window In
second there was large crowd
about the spot. The whole top OF the
mans heaS was crushed IN"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-02

POSTAL RECEIPTS 6R61


Postal receipts and internal revenue
collections for July reflect prosper.
Gus conditions in Richmond ana sur.
rounding country. In both depart.i
ments Uncle Sans business locally
shows substantial gains over July 81
last year.
Receipts at the Richmond postofice
during the last month were $7o.3ssSf.
as against ss7,029.2s in July. 1915. =
gain of $2,357.29 or about 5 per cent
Collections in this internal revenue
district for the month tota1ed $685..
Ss0.47. of which $sss.55s.l4 was co.'s
lected from Richmond. The amount
collected this year in Richmond 10
within $1,000 of the total Of the en-.
tire district one year ago. July. 1915,
collections totaled $6s9.45s.oe.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-02
COURT COLLECTIONS
LARGEST IN HISTORY

Collections In the Police Court for
the month of July reach the high wa
ter mark. The total for the month
Is s3.60150. For June the total was
$4,000. which was the greatest sum
collected in fines for q month up to
that time. The past month almost
doubles that of July of last year. the
amount then being but s1.969.05.
The monthly report was made out
yesterday by Clerk Ben Tucker. who
will present 1t to Common Council
next Monday night
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-02
eOI.. E. E. HOLLAND
SWEEPS DISTRICT

lpocial to The Richmond Virginian. J
H8 Norfolk. Va, Aug. Colonel f
Holland. of Suffolk. Va. has been
no0inAted for Congress by the Sec
1 District Democratic. His majority
8npproximateIy 1900 over his near
competitor, J. Peter Holland.
sn. Cole and Maynard, ran q poor
I'd and fourth.
ne returns on which the estimate
tAsAd are complete. with the ex-
G3on OF few isolated country pre-
qtA which will not materially
SnGo these figures, and are admitted
~ Colonel Holland II is a COM
4o victory. he carrying Norfolk,
e4nn0uth and every county In the
1Flet- II IL equivalent 10 election.
Uo1onal Holland IL now concluding
nnoond term In the House
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-02
Funeral of Randolph Watt.

Funeral services for Norman Ran
dolph Watt. assistant cashier OF the
National State and City Bank, were
conducted yesterday afternoon at 4:30
o'clock in the chapel of Union Theo-
logical Seminary. Ginter Park, and the
burial was in Hollywood. Besides a
widow and one son, Mr.. Watt leaves
four ters-Miss Lizzie Watt, Mrs.
X. III. Marks Mrs. Harry Gilman and
Mrs, w. w. Grover. and two brothers
Preston B. Watt, assistant secre-
tary of tho Virginia Trust Company.
and George w. aWtt, assistant cashier
of the Savings Bank OF Richmond.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-02
Had Baltic With Submarine,

Montreal. Que, Aug. 1.-The Brit
ish steamer Clodmoor Just in port
from Genoa, Italy. had a battle In the
Mediterranean with a German or
Austrian submarine, her commander,
Charles Hunter, reported today. He
believes he left the submarine In a
sinking condition.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-02
Funeral OF Mrs. Lucy A. Booth.

Funeral SERVICES Tor Mrs. Lucy a.
Booth, 81 years old. who died in the
home OF her son, George f. Booth.
were conducted yesterday afternoon at
o'clock. The burial was in Shockoe
Cemetery. Mrs. Booth was the widow
of Joseph Booth. She was said to
have been the oldest resident of High
Hand Park.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-02
OBITUARY
Funeral OF William G. HudnaIr.

Funeral services for William G..
Hudnall. "a years old. father OF Mrs.
c. B. billiard. OF Richmond. were con-
ducted in Lynchburg yesterday He
died Sunday night in that city. He Is
survived by a widow and six daugh-
ters- Misses Charlotte and Sarah Hud-
nall, Mrs, G. e Blakley, Mrs Arthur
Sheppard, Mrs. A. T. Johnson. Of
Lynchburg, and Mrs. c. Il. billiard.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-02
JERSEY CITY WILL

Continued From First Page.)
send Bay after It had loaded at the
Central pier. went to the Lehigh VAL
ley pier. This was in violation of the
law"
The body of Cornelius Leyden, Le-
high Valley police chief, killed in the
explosion was recovered today.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-02
Peruvian Cabinet Resigns.

Lima, Peru. Aug. 1.-The Peruvian
cabinet, OF which Enrique de la Riva
Aguero was president and minister of
foreign affairs has resigned. It was
formed IN August, 1913.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-02

W. c. Saunders, general passenger
agent of the Norfolk and Western
Railway. with headquarters at Roam
terday.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-02


~ Caueasus We further al
y = NE direction of sivaA"
p noeea that for the arst time IN
weeks the Russian night ofncfai
- oaalms no further progress on
Dnrt % the eastern front during
eWeaty-four hours past
~ Village OF stohychwa Hes Iit-
III noRe than twenty-four miles
IAoAst Of KoveL on the stokhod
- Austrian statement that a Rus
attack near Molodyiow failed.
rms that the Teuton southern
- are intact. for IT Is In this re-
~ that Russians have been fryins
x<n1v FOR weeks to drive wedge
fVAen the army under the Bava-
9sneral. Count Won Bothmer.
80 right wing is operating In that
0son. and that of Plfianzer- Balun.
The lineup of the Austrian ana
rman armies is as follows;
81 Prince Leopold OF Bavaria, Flnsk
.Se0a. His right Joins the left Of Won
k3nnlnren's forces, w's-r main task
y the defense of X a' llnsingens
I5nrht 4. eommanded hc Hungarian
04mNral TersztY5 Won Nauan'
1900 name was no nrst time
inantionea In the o. @ dispatches OF
reuterday, This rj4ut flank Of Won
army is in charge or the
fafenee of Vladimir -Volynsky and ex-
ktnds southwark as far a. the noTth-
sasterr front south OF Brody. defend-
lsg Lemberg. Count Won Fothmef
army Joins that Of Pdanser- Baltin
northwest of Kolomea- The right
Wfng OF this latter army is now well
II the Carrathians preparing for
Sxuperate stand In the passes,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-02

Bristol, Va. August Funeral
services for Miss Juliette Wood. who
died at the family home here in her
seventy-flfth year. were conducted
from State Street Methodist Church
Sunday afternocS-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-02
William NJ. Watkins.

SAKE. Va. August William M.
Watkins, one of the most widely
known farmers and stock raisers of
Charlotte County. died at his home.
Cottage Valley, near Sake. Saturday
morning. Mr.. Watkins had been In
III health for many years.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-02
Mrs. Albenia h. Minor.

Bristol, Va, August 1.-Funeral Of
Mrs. Albenia Brand Minor. whose
death occurred Saturday night. was
conducted from the family home on
Lee Street yesterday morning. Rev. j.
l.. Rosser, OF the First Baptist Church.
officiating. Mrs. Minor was a daugh-
ter of the late Captain w. w. Brand,
and a native Of Roanoke County.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-02

Hsns.rh from ConstRntinople
states that the Turkish government
has appointed two German officials 10
organic the Turkish goods supply.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-02

Amsterdam fvia Lohdon), Aug I
IA dispatch from Craeow says tha'
= Turtish general and twenty officers
casaed through tina, city on the way
to Galicia. :
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-02
SOUTH R|CHM0NDER

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The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-10-06
MACLAND

Protracted services closed at the
church last Tuesday night. Bro.
Jenkins preached on The Judg-
ment." His sermon was powerful
and We feel that much good was ac-
complished
Mr.. w. ]. Taylor, of Gainesville,
spent several days here last week
with his sister and brother, Mrs. w.
r. Clay and Mr. H. A. Taylor.
Miss Mary McElreath has accept
ed the school here for the ensuing
year. Miss Mary is an experienced
teacher and gives satisfaction
wherever she goes
Ernest Hamilton, who has been
confined to his bed for the past 8
months is slowly improving, but is
not able to sit up yet.
Miss Annie Belle Taylor is spend
ing few days with her sisters. in
Atlanta.
Mr.. Harry Lindley will go to At
lanta soon, where he has a position.
Harry is an energetic and indus
trious young man and his friends
here wish him success.
Mr.. Fl. H. Clay and family will
move back to their farm this fall.
Mr.. H. M. Hopkins and family
have moved into their pretty new
home, which has just been finished.
Mr.. H. NJ Warner has his new
home completed, and will move into
it in few days
Mr.. and Mrs II. IT. Dunton, Mr..
and Mrs. Mcdonald, all of SMYRNA.
called on Mr.. and Mrs. w. P. Clay
for short time Sunday afternoon.
Our farmers are blue over the
small amount of cotton they are
making. While the price is good,
it won't make up for the shortage
of the crop, and the high prices they
are paying for supplies. This state
of affairs is enough to convince any
one that the surest plan is to
make our supplies at home and grow
few acres OF cotton as a surplus
crop
Mr.. and Mrs. J. J. Story, of Hiram
called on us last Tuesday and re-
newed their subscription to the
Journal. The renewals and new
subscribers are coming in fast these
days. The old Journal has been our
standby" for so long, that no one
who has ever taken it wants to do
without it. And we solicit your
subscription at any and all times.
RUBY.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-10-06
ORANGE HILL

Rev. S. E. Cassidy filed his regu-
lar appointment here Sunday and
Sunday night, preaching two very
able and interesting sermons.
Mr.. Phagan, of Marietta, was in
our midst Sunday. He is one of our
old neighbors and is always a well
come visitor.
Miss Eva Wilson, of Dallas, spent
the week end with home folks here.
Mr.. Shelton Cassidy, of Marietta,
spent Sunday with Mr. Erie Clay.
Miss Tommie Parks, who holds d
responsible position in North Caro-
lima, will be with home folks at
Floyds for awhile.
Mrs. e. M. Vaughn visited her
cousin, Mrs. Morgan Davis, of Aus
tell, last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. NJ Clay visited
their sister, Mrs. Hardy near Mac
land Sunday.
Miss nellie Clay has returned
home after a delightful visit to
relatives in Atlanta and Aberdeen.
Miss Bethie Pair was the guest OF
Miss Eva Wilson, of Dallas, at the
home to her brother, Mr.. Wiley
Wilson, Sunday
Little Catherine Vaughn is on
the sick list.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. A Morgan and
children, of Ben Hill, were recent
visitors to relatives here.
Mr. Erie Clay is attending high
school at Austell.
Mr. and Mrs. Will Pair, from Hur-
ricane Hill were the guests of Mr.
and Mrs. George Quinn Sunday.
There will be prayer meeting at
Orange Hill next Sunday night
Let's everybody come out
SUSIE.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-10-06
News From Over The County.
CROSS ROADS

Mr.. Tom Cochran and family Wis
tied Mr.. T NJ Conn.
Mrs. Mary Tedford and daughter
are visiting relatives in Atlanta this
week.
Mrs. M. E. Kelly is visiting Mrs.
L. z. Read this week.
Mr.. Newt CAN'T is not improving
very much.
Mr. Waters is i'll this week.
Mr.. Lawrence Tedford and wife
spent the day with Mrs. E. A. Bas-
well Sunday.
Miss Annie and Ethel Arrowood
spent the day with Miss Frank Ar
rowood Sunday.
Mr.. George Gresham and Mr.. Ben
Baswell visited Mr.. Jim Black Sun
day afternoon.
Mrs. Tom Cochran visited home
folks Sunday.
Mrs. Annie Bowles and Mrs. EN-
ma Bryson visited Mrs. Hattie
Bowles, Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. Willis Conn, of Paulding, Wis
tied Mr.. Tom Conn Sunday.
The singing given at Mrs. E. A.
Turner's Sunday was we'll attended.
RED BIRD.