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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-27
Or. R. K. FLANAGAN

Continued from First Page,)
involves not only giving up the work
to which l have devoted myself ex-
clusively for the last eleven years,
but which furthermore involves my
giving up my lifelong residence in
Richmond.
In the short time before actually
severing my connection with the de-
partment I will bear especially in
mind the leaving of everything in
the best possible condition for my sue
cessor. / will. within a few days
send you another communication di-
recting your attention to some mat
ters which seem to be important
Very respectfully yours,
e. G. LEVY.
Chief Health Officer.
The letter of DR. Williams to the
board recommending DR. Flanagan
as chief health officer came soon after
the reported resignation OF DR.. Levy
last week, and speaks in the highest
terms of the new official. 1t is as
follows;
DIR. Williams Recommendation.
Hon. John Hirschberg.
Chairman Administrative Board.
Richmond. Va.
Dear Sir.-I have read with regret
nation as health officer Of Richmond
after his long and very efficient ser
vice to the people Of the city.
am taking the liberty OF recon-
mending to you as his successor one
Of your fellow citizens. DR.. Roy X,
Flanagan. at present assistant state
health commissioner.
DIR. Flanagan graduated at the
University OF Virginia in 1894 and
practiced medicine in Charlottesville
from that time to 1910; was health
officer OF Charlottesville from 1906 to
1910 In 1910 the state board gave
DR. Flanagan an unsolicited appoint
ment to its staff because of the SPLEEN
did health work he was doing in
Charlottesville.
Since Or. Flanagan has been with
the state board his work has been
largely that OF cooperation with town
aIsl county boards. assisting them in
their rganization, drafting suitable
ordinances and providing for their en-
forcement.
He believes in getting results by
education and persuasion His expe-
rience. his humanitarian spirit, his
earnest zeal and faith in his work.
his general temperam ent and frank
manner and his willingness to CO.
8
him most valuable member OF our
staff and tustifies me in recommend
ing him 70 YOU most highly.
Most respectfully
ENNION G. WILLIAMS.
state Health Commissioner.
Dir Levy stated yesterday afternoon
! that he was putting his department
/ in the best possible shape for his
successor and would do all in his
| power to make the beginning OF Dr.
F'lannagan's work as pleasant as pos
sible. He stated that he had not de-
cided upon a definite date for his de-
parture from the city. but would an
nounce il later He will go to New
1 York, where he will be connected
! with the North Public Health bu-
reau, at salary of $1,000 a year.
Failure to secure additional funds for
the conduct of his department led DR..
Levy to sever his reiations with the
city health department. after eleven
years of very efficient service.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-27
HARVARD CLUB PLEDGES
LOYALTY TO PRESIDENT

Following the reorganization of the
Harvard club Of Virginia Saturday
night. when officers :or the ensuing
year were elected. the first action OF
.he club was to draw up a resolution
pledging support to President Will
son in the present crisis. Officers
elected are as follows: The Rev. DIR.
W. Russell Bowie, of Richmond.
president: DIR. J. 7. Hamaker. of
I.ynchburg;- Dr. Francis O.. Byrd. OF
brandon, and Cyrus W. Beale. OF
Richmond. vice. presidents. and r. r.
NAIL Of Charlottesville. secretary.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-27
CONSIDER ANOTHER
PATRIOTIC MEETING

Plans for another patriotic mass
meeting, IL there is to be one, wilf|
be considered this morning at 1fs
o'clock in room $50, Jefferson hotei9
by the America first or patriotic conn
mittee of the National League for
Womans Service, Mrs G. r. M&
Kern, the chairman. will tell of sevs
eral offers of assistance she has re4
ceived from local merchants. All We
men who are interested are inyit04S
to attend.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-27
Mrs. Pollard Better.

The condition of Mrs. John Garland
Pollard who is Ill In Chicago. 1t was
announced last night. Is improving, and
her progress is considered satisfactory.
MT. Pollard went TO Chicago last week
In response to telegram stating that
HIS wffe's condition was worse. IL
is expected he will return to the CITY
In few days
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-27
sneak-TAieves Active
Nav Mean Coal strikr.

Dubois. Pa. March 26.--Two hundred
delegates of the union miners OF the
Central Pennsylvania field went into
conference here today to consider
demand for a big wage increase. Should
they decide to make the demand II
would probably mean a strike Of 10, 900
miners. 1t is said the operators would
refuse to meet the demand as the con-
tract liking the present scale has . full
year 70 ruR %-sHstsss III
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-27

AT the Y W. c, A. at ! o'clock to-
day Miss Sallie DAane will talk on
touching Christ" The service lasts
haff an hour and all Interested are in
Tited to attend
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-27
PROFESSIONS NUMBER

Continued From First Page.)
whom IL WAS said. Casting all your
cares upon Him, for He careth TOT
YOU? The big men OF the worlo
haye noise Their energies are no.
,rn sod with friction. They move TO
the execution OF their tasks with
serenity and composure. Faith. ser
vice peace-by these the soul Climbs
into the life OF God.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-27

The shop meetings which are being
held daily all over the city are result
ing In much good. These meetings. are
usually held around the noon hour'
and are being very largely attended.
The sneakers for these special services
for the most part are laymen.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-27
Notes on the Meeting.

The second week Of the can4Psi
has opened with splendid pfospeo~n
The attendance at all chufches - IN
l.reaslnp each night. with much inter-
est manifested
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-27
THE WEATHER
united States Weather Bureau.
Department of AEriculturc.)
washington. March 2e.-Forecast

Washington. March 26.-Forecast;
Virginia--Rain Tuesday. colder at
night; Wednesday fair, colder.
North Carolina-Rain TUESDAY We'd
nesday fair. somewhat colder.
There viii be rain Tuesday in the
Middle Atlantic states and fair We'd
nesday. 1t will be colder Tuesday in
the Atlantic states and warmer We'd
nesday.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-27

"I.avnen's week" 81 Taoernacie
BAPTIST proved quite successful IN
every way. Large congregations were
present at each service last Week
Each night during this week the
preaching will be done by the pastor,
Rev. w. l. Bali.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-27
SOUTH SIDE

William Cottrell. thirteen years old
while on his way to school yesterday
morning, was run down by an auto
mobile driven by n man giving his
name az c. N. Savage. a salesman for
Williams, Wilkinson & Reed. whole
sale dealers in dry goods and notions.
II is charged the autoist did not stop
after running the boy down. Policemen
overhauleG him after he had run his car
several blocks.
Sneak-Thleves Active
South Side police are working on
theory that a gang of sneak-thieves is
operating In the residential section.
Every effort Is being made to get at
the man higher up. the supposed
leader.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-27
Local Temperature Ye.terda,
Local Rainfall.

Rainfall last twelve hours
Rainfall last twenty-four hours.
excess in rainfall since March
Excess in rainfall since January
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-27

The following ministers and laynen
were heard in shop meetings yester-
day. viz: Rev u. s. Pooser, Rev, w,
q. Summerviile Rev. NJ. g. Coionna.
Rev. W. G. Boggs, Rev. w T Clarke,
Wade {. Smith. r. W. Miles. Jr., F.
r. Trigg. r. = Digs, Perry Seay and
" IL RoMIes
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-27

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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-27

The meetings az Leigh Street Bap-
fist which have been ia progress Tor
the past two weeks Will be continued
through this week. with preaching
each night by the Rev Or, George w.
Swope. of Abheville, South Carolina.
Over one hundred additions have al
ready been reported by this congrega-
ton.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-07-14

soled myself with a book in the library
until half-past ten, when l walked off
to bed A servant was switching off
the light in the hall when l mounted
the great staircase.
My room was IN the old wing at the
further side of the picture gallery, and
l had some difficulty In steering my
way through the dark corridors. The
mystery that hung over the house had
shaken my nerves, and | remember
that | started at every creak of board
and peered into the shadows as passed
along with heaven knows what ghostly
expectations. was glad enough to close
my door upon them and see the wood
fire blazing cheerfully in the open hearth.
l woke with a start that left me sit
ting up in bed, with my heart thump-
ing in my ribs like a piston-rod l am
not generally a light sleeper, but that
night, even while l snored, my nerves
were active. Some one had tapped at
my door-that was my impression.
I listened with the uncertain fear
that comes to the newly walked. Then
| heard it again-on the wall near my
head this time. A board creaked
Some one was cropping his way down
the dark corridor without Presently
he stopped, and faint line of illu-
mlnation sprang out under my door. 1t
wlnked, and then grew still. He had
lit a candle
Assurance came with the streak of
light. What was he doing, cropping in
the dark, If he had candle with him?
l crept over to the door, opened it, and
stared cautiously out.
About a score feet away a man was
standing-a striking figure against the
light he carried His back was to-
wards me, but l could see that his
hand was shading the candle from his
rxyhT he or he Oh
that chung about the further end of
the corridor.
Presently he began to move forward.
The picture gallery and the body of
the house lay behind me. The CORR
dor in which he stood terminated in
window, set deep into the stone of the
old walls. The man walked slowly,
throwing the light to right and left.
His attitude was of nervous expecta-
tlon-that OF a man who looked for
something that he feared to see.
AT the window he stopped, staring
about him and listening He examined
the fastenings, and then tried a door
on his right. 1t was locked against
him. As he did so l caught his pro-
file against the light. 1t was Harbord,
the secretary. From where I stood he
was not more than forty feet away.
There was no possibility of q mistake.
As he turned to come back retreat
ed into my room, closed the door. The
fellow was IN state of great agita-
ton, and 1 could hear him muttering
to himself as he walked When he had
passed by peeped out to see him and
his light dWindle, reach the corner by
the picture gallery, and fade into a re-
Fiction darkness.
1 took care to turn the key before 1
got back into bed
woke again at seven, and hurry
ing on my clothes, set of to tell Peace
all about It, I took him to the place,
and together we examined the CORR
dor. There were only two rooms be-
yond mine. The one on the left was
an unoecupied bedroom; that on the
right was q large storeroom, the door
Of which was locked. The housekeep-
81 kept the key, we learnt upon inquiry
Whom had Harbord followed? The
problem was beyond me. As for In
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1E broad trail until we came to a
iIKI circular patch of trodden snow.
Xxx Evidently the searchers had
stopped and stood talking to-
gether: On the further side l saw the
footprints OF man plainly defined.
There were some half-dozen clear i'm
presslons and they ended at the base of
the old wall, which was some six feet in
height.
81 am glad to see that you and your
friends have left me something, Mr..
Harbord, said the inspector.
He stepped forward and, kneeling
down, examined the nearest footprint
Mr.. Ford dressed for dinner?" he
inquired, glancing up at the secretary.
Certainly Why do you ask?"
Merely that he had on heavy shoot
ing boots when he took this evening
stroll. 1t will be interesting to discov-
er what clothes he wore"
The inspector walked up to the wall,
moving parallel to the tracks in the
snow. With a sudden spring he climb
ed to the top and seated himself while
he stared about him. Then on his
hands and knees he began to crawl
forward along the coping. 1t was a
quaint spectacle, but the extraordinary
care and vigilance of the little man
took the farce out of it.
Presently he stopped and looked
down at US.
Please stay where you are" he
said, and disappeared on the further
side.
Harbord offered me cigarette, and
we waited with due obedience till the
inspectors bullet head again broke the
horizon as he struggled back to his po-
sltIon on the coping of the wall.
He seemed In a very pleasant tenn
per when he joined US; but he said
of I
grown too wise to inquire. When we
reached the entrance hall he asked for
jackson, the valet, and In a couple of
minutes the man appeared. He was a
tall, hatchet-faced fellow, very neatly
dressed In black He made a little
bow, and then stood watching US in a
most respectful attitude.
a queer business this, Jackson, !"
said Arlington Peace.
Yes, sir.
And what is your opinion of it?"
To be frank, sir, I thought at first
that Mr.. Ford had run away; but now
l don't know what to make of 1t. "
And why should he run away?"
have no idea sir; but he seemed
to me rather strange In his manner
yesterday"
Have you been with him long?"
No, sir. I was valet to the Hon.
John Dorm, Lord Beverley's second
son. Mr.. Ford took me from Mr..
Dorm at the time he rented the hall. >"
see. And now, viii you show me
your masters room. ] shall see you
again later, Mr.. Harbord, /" he con-
tinued; IN the meanwhile I viii leave
my assistant with you"
We sat and smoked In the secretary's
room. He was not much of talker,
consuming cigarette after cigarette IN
silence. The winter dusk had already
fallen when the inspector joined US,
and we retired to our rooms to prepare
for dinner tried q word with Peace
upon the staircase, but he shook his
head and walked on.
The meal dragged itself to an end
somehow, and we left Ransom with 9
second decsnter of port before him.
Peace slipped away again, and con-
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spectOr Peace, he did not indulge In
verbal speculations.
1t was in the central hall that we
encountered the secretary on his way
to the breakfast room. The man
looked nervous and depressed; he nod
ded to US, and was passing on, when
Peace stopped him.
Good morning, Mr.. Hartford, A" he
said. Can l have a word with your"
Certainly, inspector. What is it?"
81 have favor to ask. My assist
ant and myself have our hands full
here. If necessary could you help us
by running up to London, and"
For the day?" he interrupted.
"No. 1t may be an affair of three or
four days.
"Then must refuse. I am sorry,
but"
Don't apologize, Mr. Harbord, Z" said
the little man, cheerfully. q" l shall have
to find some one else-that is all "
We walked into the breakfast room,
and a few minutes later Ransom ap-
Peared with great bundle of letters
and kilograms In his hand.
Ransom said not word to any
OF us, but dropped into a chair, tearing
open the envelopes and giancIng at their
contents. His face grew darker as
he read, and once he thumped his
hand upon the table with a crash that
Well, Inspector he said at last.
The little detectives head shook
out a negative.
Perhaps you require an incentive"
he sneered. Is 1t a matter of a re-
ward?"
No, Mr.. Ransom; but It is becom-
ing one of my personal reputation"
Then, by thunderI you are in
danger of losing it. Why don't you
and your friend hustle, instead of
lettering around as if you were paid
by the day2 l tell you, man, there are
Observation-Disclosures of thousands
melting, slipping through your fingers,
every hour, every hour"
He sprang from his seat and started
his walk again-up and down, up
and down, as we had first seen him.
Shall you be returning TO LOndOn?"
At the question the manager halted
In his stride, staring sharply down
into the inspectors bland countenence.
No" he said; 81 shall stay here,
Mr.. Arlington Peace, until such time
as you have something definite to
tell me-"
al have an inquiry to make which
would rather place in the hands of
some one who has personal knowledge
of Mr.. Ford Neither Mr.. Harbord
nor yourself desire to leave Meudon.
Is there anyone else you can sug-
gest7"
There is Jackson-Ford's valet, )"
said the manager, after q moments
thought "He can go, If you think
him bright enough III send for
him"
While the footman who answered
the bell was gone upon his GRAND, we
waited IN an uneasy silence. There
was the shadow of an ugly mystery
upon US al. Jackson, as he entered,
was the only one who seemed at his
of all the responsibilities.
The inspector here wishes you to
60 to London, Jackson" said the
manager. He viii explain the de-
tails There Is fast train from
Camden st eleven"
Certainly, SIR. Do 1 return to-
night?n
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"No, Jackson" said Peace. cit
will take q day or two"
The man took a couple of steps
towards the door, hesitated, and then
returned to his former place
I beg your pardon. sir," he began,
rather remain at Meudon under pres
ent circumstance"
What on earth do you mean2"
thundered the manager.
Well, sir, was the last to see
Mr.. Ford. There Is, as it were, a sus-
picion upon me. 1 should ike to
be present while the search continues,
both for his sake-and my own"
Very kind of you, Pm sure, -
do what 1 tell you, jackson, or you
pack your boxes and clear out So
be quick snd make up your mind.
think you are treating me most
unfairly, sir. But I cannot be per-
suaded out of what 1 know to be my
duty"
the furious manager But Peace was
already on his feet with a hand out
stretched.
Perhaps, after all, can make other
arrangements, Mr.. Ransom" he said
1t Is natural that jackson should
consider his own reputation IN this
affair. That is all, Jackson; you
may go now"
1t was half an hour afterwards,
when the end OF breakfast had dis
Persed the party, that 1 spoke to Peace
about 1t, offering to 60 to London
myself and do my best to carry out
his instructions.
81 had bad luck in my call for
volunteers" he said
81 should have thought they would
have been glad enough to get the
chance of work. They can find no
particular amusement In loafing about
the place all day"
doubtless they all had excellent
reasons" he said with smile. But
anyway, you cannot be spared, Mr..
Phillips"
you flatter me-"
81 want you to stay ID your bed
room Write, read, do what you like,
but keep your door ajar. If anyone
passes down the corridor, see where
he goes, only don't let him know that
you are watching him If you can help
IT. / viii take my turn at half-past
one. l don't mean to starye you"
Obeyed- After all, It was, In
a manner, promotion that the in
spectOr had given me; yet It was a
tedious, anxious time No one came
my way, barring = sOur-looking house
maid l tined to argue out the case,
but the deeper / got the more con-
fhcting grew my theories / was never
more glad TO see g friendly face than
when the little man came IN upon
me-
The short winters afternoon ereDt
on, the inspector and taking turn and
turn about IN our sentry duty. Dinner
time came and went / had been off
duty from nine, but at ten-thIrty I
poured out q whisky and soda and went
back to join him He was sitting
IN the middle Of the room smoking
3 pipe IN great apparent satisfaction.
Bedtime, isn't it2" / grumbIed,
shifting at his strong tobacco
"Oh, no. he said. The fact Is,
We are going to SIT up all night. y
threw myself on couch by the
window without reply. Perhaps
was not IN the best OF tempers; Ger
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ness in for several years past.
At a special election last Monday,
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evening on short visit to friends.
Engraved visiting cards at the Free
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FOR SAIL
Twelve good residenC
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The Vanished Millionaire

Continued from last issue
~ "a E walked forward, following the
broad trail until we came to a
~ circular patch of trodden snow.
SS$1i Evidently the searchers had
stopped and stood talking to-
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1917-11-15

Mrs. Howard Davenport and
little daughter are spending
some time in Jackson, Tenn,
where she will be matron of
honor in the Tnmlinson-Law-
renee wedding on Nov. nth.
On Wednesday afternoon,
Nov. 7th, the Tsianina Music
Club met with Mrs. Howard
Murphree. After the regular
order of business some time was
devoted to a literary program.
The next meeting will be with
Miss Elma Richardson, on We'd
nesday, Dec. 9Th.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1917-11-15
To Ladies of OkolOna Vicinity

When you come to Okolona to
trade and need a rest hour drop
in the Okolona Public Library.
If you are waiting to have your
automobile attended to at the
public garage, spend your wait
ing time at the Library. If you
want to have a nice, sociable
time with friends you have met
with here, spend that time with
them at the Library. Intact
consider the Library at your dis
posal, to read, write or talk, as
may be convenient during Lii
brary hours. We want you to
feel at home there and we in
vite you to come.
H. B. Lacey, President
Okolona Library.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1917-11-15

Remember our meeting at the
Baptist church begins Nov. 18th.
Let everybody cooperate in
making it a great meeting. Rev.
R. L. Gillian viii do the preach
ing. Letus work and pray for II.
A. L. O'Briant.
Pastor.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1917-11-15
In Memory of William David
McWilliams

Many a heart throbbed with
pain, many an eye filled with
tears, when the sad tidings came
that our friend had been called
away.
Yes, he has gone. Not to
to answer the call of his country;
but a far greater one than that
"a call to his celestial home.
He las fought in this world and
now has gone where sweet con-
tent and happiness reign for
ever. Gone to his home where
he can look down on those loved
ones.
A loving. faithful son was he.
A devoted brother, and a life
long friend.
We all loved him, we all prais-
ed him, we long for him-oh,
how we miss him. Words are
too meaningless to express the
feeling held for him by those
who knew him. "A model young
man," many whispered.
Yes, dear mother that voice is
still, those foot steps at the door
unheard.
IT'S hard tbs heart breaking
but stop moment, just think.
Where has he gone?
Gone to fill that place which
God prepares for all so good as
he. There to enjoy eterna
happiness and sweet rest.
s. C. X. in Meridian Star.
Mr.. William David McWilliams
was a brother of Mr.. G. L. Nc
Williams, of this city.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1917-11-15
]. j. Turner,
Willie Vann,
George Walker.

DIR. Davidson, of Greenwood,
spoke at the court house here
in the interest of the Y. M. c.
A. War Fund Tuesday night.
Secretary Menen, who was bill
ed to speak here last Friday
night, was also present and made
a short talk, telling some of the
work of the Y. at Jackson where
our own boys have been station
ed.
DR.. Davidson omitted all non
essentials and went right down
to telling his nearer what the Y.
work means to the boy in camp.
He drew several word pictures
Of the awful consequences of neg
Letting this work and allowing
our splendid young manhood to
go to ruin simply for the want OF
some suitable place to go when
off duty.
After the speaking, Mayor
West called for contributions,
when quite a nice sum VISA rails
ed.