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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-22
ELDERLY MAN IN
|. DISTRESSING CONDITION

A gray haired man, who seemed
to be blind and whose mind appeared
to be completely shattered. was found
at the Chesapeake and Ohio station
yesterday afternoon and taken to the
First Police Station. His suitcase, on
investigation. showed that his name
was c. +. Kanute from Highland
Springs, Wisconsin. and he said that
he was on his way 10 visit his daugh-
ter, Mrs. Burke. Mt Fair Oaks, Vir-
gin!a.
The man seemed in the best of
health, and was believed to nave been
entirely rational when he left Wiscon-
sin. else. the police think, he would
not have been permitted to leave 1t
was thought that some injury per-
haps rendered his mind unsteady, but
no marks of a blow or OF a wound
OF any kind was found on his person.
He Is being held at the First Station
until some Investigations can be made
today az to his daughter.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-22
WADO|ll DECLINES
TO TAKE HAND NOW
Refuses to Take Jurisdiction In Inter-
State Liquor Case Before Norfolk
Court.

Especial to The Richmond Virginian.)
Norfolk, Va, Dec. 21.-Whether or
not an Interstate traveller can be held
guilty of violating the Virginia pro-
hibition law by having liquor in his
possession will be threshed out In
George Holt colored. of Goldsboro,
n. c.. will be arraigned before Jus
tice Arnold. Holt was arrested We'd
nesday by Detective w. S. White for
violating section SO. chapter l49. OF
the prohibition law. He had fifty
half pints OF whiskey in his posses
sion, but claimed that he was en-
route from Baltimore for GoIdsboro.
In Police Court yesterday morning
the case was continued to Monday
Yesterday afternoon ]. NJ. Harrison.
attorney for the defendant, instituted
habeas corpus proceedings for the re-
lease of his client.
Commemorative Attorney o. L.
Shackelford being out of the city. he
made application for hearing on the
writ before Judge Edmund Waddill,
of the United States Court.
Judge Waddill took the matter I'M
der Amusement with Judge Alan II.
Hanckel. of the Corporation Court
Later he told Attorney Harrison that
while he had il in his jurisdiction to
dismiss the defendant under the pro-
numerous others not really interstate
travellers taking advantage of this
means of securing their release dur
ing the holidays, he would let the
matter be threshed out in Police Court
as scheduled
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-22

posed of the members of the Epanist
war veterans. and committee wa
appointed to make arrangements for
the club Immediately. 1t will be afYili.e
ated with the National Rife Associa-
ton, and will exert a large influences
in the city in arousing interest In rtflo
training. Similar clubs have been
formed In a number OF the cities az
the State, and are being Conducted
with great success. 1t Is planned to
use the rifle range near Highland
Springs temporarily until a new on2
can be built. The members OF the
committee having the formation or
the club in hand are: George N.
Skipwith. Joseph LeMasurier. Russell
e. Norvell., r. e. Peyton, Jr., f. q.
Loving.
Captain J. P. Shackelford was elect.
ed to the board of trustees. succeed
ing A. III. Sands.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-22

will generally be conceded that to
want peace and 10 secure II are two
different propositions. The one is
question OF sentiment the other re-
quires vast amount OF Judgment.
I repeat. do not find fault with the
President. But want 10 be Informed
myself when / take part in the pro-
ceedings.
Il sometimes think we do not APP
preciate what this war is about We
are liable to convince both sides in
Europe that we simply want peace
regardless of the worth of II, the re-
liability of It. or the honor of 1t. II
such an opinion of our attitude. self
ish, superficial and indifferent of the
future, obtains in Europe we will have
but little inAnence when the vital hour
comes for action. simply do not
propose to cast nv vote nor take any
step myself until ] have given the
matter every consideration which IL
is possible for me 10 give it,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-22
DOUBLE VICTORY


((Onttnueu kfom F1T6t PARA,(
the said liquors or any OF them men.
toned In the frst section of this act.
der or orders for said liquors. or any
of them. when addressed or directed
to any person. firm. corporation. or
association. or other addressed. at any
place or point in any State or terri
tory OF the United States at which It
In by the law in force in the state or
territory at that time unlawful to ad-
vertise or solicit orders for such
liquors. or any OF them. respectively.
shall be hned not more than 500 or
Imprisonment not more than one year,
Or both.
Sec. 3. That any advertisement for
such liquors. or any of them. stating
the person from whom. or the firm or
corporation from which. or the place
where, or the price At which. or the
method by which said liquors. or any
OF them. may be obtained. or contain
ing the picture OF a brewery or dis
tillery or bottles or other receptacles
designed to serve a. an advertisement
of such liquors. or any OF them, shall
be within the inhibition Of this act
Plan New Years Work.
At the adjournment OF Congress
this evening the Anti-Saloon League
leaders. Mr.. Il. H. Cherrington. the
secretary of publications; DR.. James
Cannon. Jr., the chairman OF the ma
tional legislative committee, and DR..
Dinwiddie, the Legislative superintend-
ent. held q conference concerning
plans for procedure after the holt
days. and also for work to be done
during the holidays in favor OF all
the measures before Congress. and
especially in favor of the District
bill, upon which the Sem
ate In to vote on January .. Tho
Anti Saloon League leaders were
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-22
Philadelphia to Build Ships.

Washington. Dec DEMONSTRATION
in the Philadelphia navy yard of a
slip for building one of the four bat
tie cruisers authorized by Congress
has been determined upon by Secre-
tary Daniels.
Private bidders submitted proposals
to build the ships upon a percentage
basis and, the secretary said today,
unless the government constructed
one of the vessels the department
would be unable to determine with
any degree of accuracy the actual
cost of the vessels.
Conferences between private COM
panies and the department officials
were begun today to arrange equitable
rates of profit for the builders and
draft contracts for building the YES
sells
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-22

Diseases OF the Blood, Skin,
Nerves, stomach. Liver. Kidney,
Bladder Discharges, Catarrh. Rheuma-
tism, Colds, Coughs and all the
desperate chronic ailments for which
cure has been denied you else-
where. All the great serums used.
Consultation free and strictly con-
fidential.
Hours: to p. NJ. and to r.
NJ. Sunday, 10 to 10 NJ. Phone Ran
dolph sos. Offlces Virginia Build
ing. Fifth and Main Streets. entrance
on Fifth Street.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-22

said to be serious, it is probable that
he will be able To return to duty after
few weeks
Fireman j. l. Buck. of Engine Com
pAny No. 4. working with other fire.
men with "A ladder to get to the rear
windows. was precipitated heavily TO
the roof OF an adjoining one-story
structure, when the ladder he was
mounting slipped. He was hurried to
the Virginia Hospital in an automobile
owned by citizen. who volunteered
his services. Fireman Buck will re-
cover.
4 Difficult Battle.
The fire was a difficult one. The
fog and general heaviness of the at
mospbere hampered the fremen by
causing the smoke 10 descend in
binding mass Until the flames broke
their way through the panes the
windows could rot he discerned. even
from the tower on MIL street with
out the aid OF searchlight The
penetrative powers Of a large hand
tiashiight were overcome from time
to time by the sarging rolls of smoke
and the hig ssarchlight was brought
Into play
shortly before IL O'Clock the flames
broke their way through the corner
OF Fourteenth and Cary Ten minutes
later they ate their way through the
rear and at 1915 the roof went in
Above the structure leaped the bright
yellow and red tongues that lit the
night. The fremen then met less
difficult task and by 1880 there
seemed little. il any. chance for 1t to
communicate with adjoining buildings
During the fight against the flames
there was kept uppermost the de-
termination to prevent a spread to
the building az 1927 East Cary,
the storehouse Of X, Mct, Burlington.
in which the stock was highly infiam-
mable---paints and oils and similar
supplies The fremen worked VAL
Iantly, under Chief Joynes supervis-
ion. and succeeded.
The knowledge or the danger to
be encountered should the blaze reach
the. paint establishment caused con-
Germ to be felt by the police also. for
the safety Of the midnight crowd that
had gathered TO see the fire. The
crowd, perhaps not so large as It
might have been on a night of more
favored weather. was kept beyond the
danger zone by Gordon of police
under direction OF Captains Sherry and
Sowell
Member of Department Ten Years.
captain Matt was tnirty -FOUR years
old and had been member OF the
Richmond Fire Department since his
marriage ten years ago. For the past
seven or eight years he has been cap
tain of Engine Company No. 3. He
was known as one OF the most effi-
Client men Of the department, and was
well known and generally popular.
His home was at II South Elm Street.
Captain Matt is survived by his wife,
three sisters and two brothers There
are no children. One OF his sisters
In the wife of James II. Doherty. COM
missioner of the state Department of
Labor. The other two are Mrs. J. J.
Muikera. of this city. and Mrs j. T,
Mulkers, of BROOKLYN. New York. His
brothers are Allie r. Matt. member
of the Fire Department and John J.
Matt. Of the Richmond police force.
Captain Matt wac n member of st.
Mary'S Church
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-22
WASHINGTON THINKS

Continued from First Page.

Endorses x.rcsificnt's Action.
Resofved. TnHt the Senate strongly
endorse and approve the action of the
President in sending diplomatic notes
under date of December 10 to the
nations row engaged In war. suggest
ing and recommending the first steps
in possible negotiations to arrange
the terms OF peace:
Resolved, That i. is the sense OF
the Senate that this action OF the
President represents the overwhelm-
ing public sentiment and earnest de-
sires OF the people Of the United
States"
Senator Borah. Republican. of
Idaho a member of the Foreign Re-
lations Committee. objected to inn
mediate consideration. declaring the
subject was OF TOO great importance
to allow snap judgment Then, at
the request OF the introducer, the
resolution was referred to the
Foreign Relations Committee
Explains Position.
Senator Borah gave ont a state
ment later explaining his position.
BY ob3ecting to the consideration
IF the resolution. did not, OF course
intend in any sense to criticise the
action of the President" he said. He
has undoubtedly acted upon full in.
formation and after long and mature
Fo6ectton- But when ! cast vote
IN the Senate upon a matter of this
KING. Il must reflect my Judgment and
mot someone's else.
81 read the note on my way to the
[Ap;tul and had only partially read
IL at that For the Senate OF the
United States pro forma. without the
Mightest consideration. with no pos
sible time for reflection. to pass
resolution embodying particular
move In 80 stupendous 4 matter would
convict II OF An utter want Of appre-
Hiation of the delicate and tremen-
dous problem with which we are
dealing.
We all want peace. Nothing could
add more to tho happiness Of our
Christmas holidays than TO. feel that
u was on the way. But think II
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-22
Day in Consrcss.

House and Senate met at noon.
Major-Genaral Scott, chief Of
stan. continued testimony before
House Military Affairs Committee.
Senate Judiciary Committee took
up nationwide prohibition.
Senate Commerce Committee
continued consideration of Flood
control bill,
Senate adjourned at 3:33 p. M.
until tomorrow.
food commission to control
the supply and distribution of food
in the United States would be Gre
ated under the terms of high
cost of living resolution introduced
in the House by Congressman Lon
don. of New York; Socialist.
House passed the District of CO.
lumbia appropriation bill carrying
sI3.455,826.
House adjourned at 4:55 O'Clock
until IL O'Clock tomorrow.
Representative Flood reported
from the Foreign Affairs Commit
tee the diplomatic and consular ap-
preparation bin carrying s5.165.147.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-22
USUAL DIVIDEND is
DECLARED BY r., f. 81 r.

Al meeting of the board of direc-
tors of the r.. +. n r. Railroad Com
pany held in New York yesterday the
usual 4 l2 semi-annual dividend was
declared. Because the last year was
one of the most prosperous in the
company's history ii had been thought
here that tho dividend would be larger
than usual. "A
That ii was not larger is attributed
to the fact that the r., r. a p. is
under obligations to meet recently
issued mortgage bonds on half OF the
company's capital stock and In bearing
much OF the expense OF the construc-
ton Of the new terminal station at
the Hermitage Club site. also. Work
OF razing and grading has already
been begun on the new station, and
IL Is expected TO be completed within
year.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-22
SPIRITED FIRE AGAINST
FRENCH VEz1DUN DEFENDERS

London, Dec. 2l.--Heavy artillery
fire. directed against the French posi-
tons at Louvemont and Fort Vaux on
the Nerdun front was announced to-
night by the Paris war Office.
Spirited actions were also reported
at other points along the western
front. particularly between Berry-au-
Bac. and Rheims. where German gas
machines were destroyed by French
gunners.
Paris claims the destruction OF four
German aeroplanes by French fiers,
sub-LieIt. Nungesser bringing down
his twenty first machine. Berlin re-
ports the destruction OF six allied air
craft.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-22
TWO ARRESTS ON
LIQUOR CHARGES

J A. Fortney. fifty-fiVe years Old.
and Clarence MINIS, coiored. twenty
two years old, were arrested yester-
day by Detectives Sweet, Bertucci,
Reams and Lumpkin. charged with
transporting and having in their pos
session more ardent spirits than the
Law allows Their cases will be heard
this morning in Justice Crutchfield's
court. and the whiskey Is being held
at the FIRST Police Station.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-22
To Release Irish Prisoners.

London. Dec. 21,--The government
has decided to release all the Irish
prisoners who were interned after the
rebellion in Ireland. Henry f. Duke.
chief secretary for Ireland announced
In the House OF Commons today The
time has come when the advantages
of releasing these men far outweigh
the risk and have SO advised the gov
eminent. steps. therefore. were TAX
en- to proceed with the least possible
delay, to return the informed prisoners
to their homes"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-22
SMALL PUBLISHERS
IN DESPERATE PLIGHT

Washington, Dec. 2l.-problems
growing out OF the news print paper
famine were admittedly more seri-
Gus today when replies. coming into
the Federal Trade Commission. in re-
spose to the recent QUESTIONABLE sent
broadcast by the commission revealed
that the smaller publishers of the
country. who have been protected only
by short term contracts. are in a
desperate plight and soon will need
additional supplies.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-22
TO MOVE PRINTING PLANT
HERE FROM GLEN ALLEN,

With the aiing yesterday at the Of
fee OF Building Inspector Butler, Of
plans for tho improving and altering
OF building on Bowe. between Clay
and Marshall Streets. came the report
that the printing plant Of Cussons.
May a Co. Inc. OF Glen Allen, is to
be moved to Richmond. The NOV. IL
planned because of better housing
conditions. better distribution facili-
ties and more convenient and conf
table surroundings for employees
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-22
DISTINGUISHED EDITOR TO
SPEAK TO MUSIC Lovers

Under the auspices Of the various
musicians organizations OF Richmond.
John C. Freund. editor OF Musical
America. who. Is one Of the most dis
tinguished music authorities in the
country. will speak in Richmond on
the evening OF January s. Mr.. Freund
will speak In the auditorium Of John
Marshall High School. y
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-22
LONDON FOREIGN OFFICE
RECEIVES MOTIF,

London. Der. 2i-~The suggestion
OF the United States for an exchange
of views among the belligerents has
been received at the foreign office.
and is now under consideration.
pending which no statement will he
made
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-22

government was considering any
change In It's policy Of neutrality
( which II has consistently pursued
In tho taco Of constantly increas-
ing ds1Acuat$cs. I rcxrct that my
words wcrW open to any other
CONSERVATION, ~ now realize
they were, ] think that the whole
TONG and language Of tho notes To
tclIiy crcnis show the purpose
without farther comment on my
part. Ii Is NEEDLESS To say that
am unrcscrvcily In support OF
that purpose and hope to see IL
accomplished"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-22
CAPTAIN v, {, MATT

CONTINUED from First Page.)
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-22

greatly grAtified at the splendid
record which has been made by both
the Senate and the House since the
opening OF Congress The measures
favorably reported upon so far are as
fAf
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-03-20
FOR BRONCHITIS, PAINFUL COUCH,
WHO0PINC COUCH AND COLDS
Cheapest Remedy Teaspoonsus

When in need of a remedy for the
treatment of bronchial affections, such as
bronchitis, whooping cough, Group, stub
born coughs, colds or hoarseness, don't
simply ask the druggist for cough
medicine" but get the best. Tell him to
give you Schiffmann's New Concentrated
Expectorant, instead of being induced
into buying something else purely on the
strength of some testimonials or the ex-
aggerated claims of the manufacturer.
The same money back" guarantee goes
with every bottle of this remedy sold by
L. A. Drown as does with DIR. Schiff
mann's famous Asthmador, and your
money will be refunded, if it does not
give perfect satisfaction; in fact, even
more, if it is not found the best remedy
ever used for these affections. In buying
this new remedy, besides securing the
guarantee these druggists give, it will
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-03-20

likewise be found the most economical to
use, for the reason that one bottle 900
cents WORTH makes full pint (l2S tea
spoonsful) of the most excellent cough
medicine, after being mixed at home with
one pint of graduated sugar and one
half pint of water. One bottle will prob
ably, therefore, be sufficient for a whole
family supply, while the same guam
tity of the old, ordinary, ready-made
kinds of medicine would cost between
50 and So. 1t is prepared from strict
ly harmless plants, contains absolute
ly no chloroform, opium, morphine or
any other narcotic or injurious drugs, as
do most cough remedies, and it can there
fore be given to children with perfect
safety. 1t is pleasant to take and chill
dren are fond of it. Absolutely no risk
whatever is run in buying this remedy
under the above positive guarantee. r. j
Schiffmann. Prop, st. Paul, Minn.--Adv.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-03-20
HARDWICK STREET

Miss Dorothy Underwood has returned
home from Greensboro, where she has
been spending few days with her
grandmother, Mrs. S. G. Cary.
Miss Harriet Kellogg was a guest at
d. 4. Goodrich's Wednesday.
Elwyn Peake is moving to Greensboro,
where he has engaged to work at the
Baker farm.
p. A. Eastman and family visited his
brother, Frank Eastman, in Greensboro
Sunday.
Miss Elsie Underwood is spending a
few days in St. Johnsbury.
Miss Alice Fay, who has been spending
a few days with her parents here, has
to Peacham.
Mrs. Caroline Underwood was a guest
Mt c. S. Bailey's in East Hardwiek on
Wednesday.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-03-20
EAST CABOT

Crows were seen here March Q, and the
past week there have been large numbers
flying around.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Roy were recent
visitors at West Barnet.
Mrs. Eva Paquin of lower Cabot visit
ed her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. f. E. Hall,
one day last week.
G. H. Austin and daughter, Miss Mar
cha, were at Charles Roy's at West Bar
net the first of the week.
Mrs. George Drew spent Thursday
with her daughter, Mrs. George Durette,
at Marshfeld.
John Badger Of East Montpelier was
week end business visitor at w. |. ABB
bolts.
Miss Inez Abbott was home over Sun
day from Hardwick.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-03-20

Reserved seats ......-.. IS. 80 and Is Csuts
on aabe az Drown's Dfuw store. on and
after Wodnesdry. March .. 81 a. ~
c.4osrt bsrins nroartis - . sieAssk
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-03-20
PLAINFIELD

gains-Until March 81, L. F. Fort
ney, Plainfeld, offers at prices below
competition a variety of floor coverings,
including large selection of art square
and rug borders, the latest styles in win
dow draperies, mattresses and springs, a
large stock of wall paper, wall board,
metallic ceilings, etc. Early selections
will be most atsfactory.-adv.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-03-20
GRANITEVILLE

At Granite theatre, big feature will
be shown on Tuesday night March q,
"The Juggernaut," a great railroad wreck
on Broadway bridge. Don't miss it, Ad-
mission, Toe. Same program Wednesday,
March %, at East Barre opera house.
adv
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-03-20
WATERBURY
Fuller Family Lost Their Home BY Fire
Saturday Afternoon.

The house occupied by the Fuller fam.
ily formerly owned by d. D. Donovan
and built by Henry Farrar, about three
miles from Waterbury on the Montpelier
road, was destroyed by fire Saturday
afternoon. The fire was noticed shortly
after noon coming out OF the roof. prob
ably catching around the chimney. Part
of the furniture was saved. There are
six in the family, part OF whom are stay
ing with the family OF Holden Haseltine
and part at the home OF Mr.. Buck This
was one of the best houses on the main
and one-half stories high
was valued at $4,000, and is partially in
sured. The house was 40 feet from the
large barns but fortunately the wind
blew the fire away from the barns. Mr..
Fuller is undecided whether he will re-
build or not.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-03-20

News of the marriage of Calvin Rogers
to Miss Vivian Holt at the home of the
brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. Z. Holt
of Montpelier, on March 7, have just re-
Gently been received in town. Mr.. Rog-
ers has until recently been on the Per-
son farm but is now in the employ of
Goodell & Pratt in Greenfield, Mass. Mr.
and Mrs. Rogers are to live in Greenfield
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-03-20
PLAINFIELD.

The North Montpelier Dramatic club
viii present their play, 'The mistress Of
St. Ives under the auspices of the Re
bekahs. in the opera house Tuesday
evening, March 2l.A-adv.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-03-20

Last year the prisoners confined IN the
jail az Woodstock earned Sl.l9444 on
outside work. Oue-half Of this was dis
tributed 20 the prisoners on their dis
charge. each man getting half Of what
De earned during hiss stay at the institu-
ton. The other hall ~ the money went
into the state treasury.