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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-08-09
PontotOc Man Prefers
Death to War Draft

Preferring death In any form TO sub.
jecting himself to selective service, a
Pontotoc county registrant laid down
his ultimatum and threw down the
guantlet before the local board there
today by declaring in tones that
admit of no doubt, emphatically no
draft for him. u S Marshal Jim Dill.
Ion was apprised of the rebeliious ones
conduct by the uneasy board in an in
quiry as to safest and most expedient
action in the case. After consulta.
tion with local board No. 1 Mr.. Dillon
decided to advise the anxious exemp-
ters Of Pontotoc to rest easy on the
proposition, let the man DO automatic.
ally drafted by his failure to appear
for examination or exemption, then let
the federal government deal with him
as an army deserter should he continue
in obstinacy
The marshal reports considerable
and discomfort in the
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-08-09
INDIAN PAYMENTS OVER
AT FIELD CLERKS OFFICE

ted recommendations was the last link
in several weeks Of constant enroll
ment Of claims and the field office ess
Inmates that between sixteen and eigh-
teen hundred forms Of various classic
were sent into headquarters Of the five
civilized tribes from this territory.
One source Of some little disappoint-
ment for Indians who can not yet un-
derstand the working system Of the
payment is the fact that not a check
has been issued from the Muskogee
pay branch to applicants in this dis
trict. This, however. requires time to
begin and the head office makes a
point Of not starting the actual pay.
ment until all papers are Strengthened
out and legalized so that it can begin
in every division at once. Passing on
applications should now be near com.
pletion, however. and the anticipated
allowance started in few days,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-08-09
GOOD CORN CROPS
IN ACME COUNTRY

Splendid specimens Of corn have
been received at the sheriffs offica
from the Acme country which shows
that corn crops in Grady county are
not all failures.
Some Of these stalks are from the
farm of Sheriff Bailey and the others
were raised by c. w. Jolly, adjoining
the sheriffs place.
These are fully nine feet high, con-
tanning large roasting ears and Of good
healthy growth. That from the Bailey
farm is not even SCARED. A good sea-
son is now in the ground and there is
no reason why the corn should not
yield at least forty bushels to the acre.
On his same farm Sheriff Bailey
raised good crop Of corn in 1911, the
year of the worst drouth ever expert
enced In this county.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-08-09
GRADY COUNTY COUNCIL
LAUNCHED ON MISSION
OF PATRIOTIC ENDEAVOR

citizens from various parts of the coun-
ty met at the court house yesterday
afternoon to formulate plans and
agree upon a program Of work. The
members Of the council for this coun-
ty, appointed by Gov. Williams. are
Alger Melton, chairman, L. G. Hutson,
secretary, T A. Dwyer, j. D. Carmich-
ael and b. J Vaughan. The meeting
yesterday was presided over by Mr..
Melton who explained the purposes Of
It and offered suggestions as to the
work to be undertaken "We have a
national council Of defense in Wash
ington and we also have state coun-
Gil. The county council is to work in
harmony witiiq both the state and ma.
tional organizations, said he Our
main lines Of activity will be the pro
motion Of larger food production by
getting all the land possible in cult.
walton and aiding the farmers as much
as we can; cooperation with all the
agencies for the promotion of the gem
eral welfare of the nation and. in gen
eral, encouraging the spirit of patriot
ic service"
Among those who spoke at the meet
ing we're r. H. Dwyer, Mr. Hollings.
tCOntinued on Page Two.D
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-08-09

logging and forced them to give up ths
Ford
ibid they give It up willingly ask.
ed the sheriff.
eThey did when drew gun on
them" was the reply.
Tho prisoner then related that this
car had contained whiskey which he
divided between tho men and himself.
he drinking the portion which he drew
In the "divvy"
Hitting the wire vigorously. howev.
or. the sheriff soon learned that the
car had been stolen from a broom corn
shed on the property OF Walter
o'Quinn near NARROW and was the
property Of Barney Cockburn. Tar.
mer residing near Bailey who was a
visitor at the o'Quinn home for a few
hours.
Carvin was taken to NARROW and the
car was returned to its owner
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-08-09
OFFERS PRIZE
TO WINNERS

The dinner tournament on the Coun-
try club links bids fair to prove one Of
the most interesting golf events thus
far played.
r. F Thweatt at the owl drug store
is offering half dozen golf balls for
the best net score made in the coming
dinner tournament based on medal
handicap Fifty-four entries have al
ready been made in this contest and
interest is increasing.
All puts must be holed out by those
entering this contest.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-08-09
Thirty Men Report for Drill and OfIcers
are Appointed; Inspection BY Public
Repeated Friday

About thirty men strong, the heavi'
est attendance recorded since it's mo-
bilization, the Chickasha Home Guard
assembled for its organization meet
last night at Vinca Park Numbers Of
office men who have been promising
faithfully to attend ever since drilling
began made their first appearance last
night. Actual military order was Oh.
served. while the following officers
wese elected: First sergeant, Ralph
Hallum; under sergeants, G. G. Baker
and Alvin Wallace; corporals, Harry
Scott and Dick Wootten Sergeant
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-08-09
BILLION DOLLAR WAR BILL
COMES UP in SENATE AUG. 20

houses hope to adjourn by September
Is at the latest. The senate on Aug.
ust 20 will begin the consideration Of
the billion, seven hundred million dol
lar war tax bill and expects its passage
with little change.
The trading with the enemy act and
the deficiency appropriation bill are
still to be considered.
Night sessions will probably be nee.
essary on the revenue bill
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-08-09
Indians Disappointed Because Checks
From MuskOgee Office are Not I'M
mediaIely Forthcoming

As the conclusion Of the 1917 per
capita Indian payment as affects the
local field clerks office, the last rec
ommendation for disbursement from
the Choctaw and Chickasaw tribal rolls
was submitted to the Muskogee office
yesterday and all records for this
years fund expenditure wound up.
Much trouble in fixing up applications
sent in on wrong forms was expert
enced during the last days Of the pay
ment approval in this district and the
work was greatly increased by pay
ment seekers who tried to take pro
ceedings in their hands, Fifty restric-
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-08-09
Germans Uneasy.

By United Prvsa.
London. Aug. 9.--Extensive move.
ments behind ehe German lines which
are reported BY aerial observers today
Indicate a growing nervousness Of the
enemy as the days pass without . gem
eral resumption Of the Flanders drive.
General Haig has been making
quick minor attacks at unexpected
points and times witch serve to keep
the enemy guessing.
Tho latest reports from the Russian
war office say the Russian soldiers
are fighting with great bravery along
the Galician front.
Premier Keronsky expects TO go to
the front again as soon as the organl.
zatlon work at home Is completed.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-08-09
Call Will Be Made on Draft EIigibles for
800 More Men, Bringing Lottery
Number TO 664
LACK OF APPLICATION
FORMS CAUSE DELAY
Sixiy-Eight Men Of the 265 Examined
Have Not Been Exempted or DisCharg-
ed, Including Occupation Claims

With the examination Of the first
3O4 men called from the northern Gra-
dy county district completed yesterday
afternoon, the first big step toward
filling the quota assigned this draft di-
vision was ended. The climax of three
days grilling examination work came
when forms for exemption ran out in
the middle Of the last days heated pro.
gross and practically all work was
brought TO ,adl0ck until an answer
r.41f. ffY
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-08-09
Government Fortified to Resist Attacks
on Law and Quick Action by Su-
preme Court WOuIdEnd Dispute
ARREST OF DOCTORS
WHO AIDED EXEMPTIONS
Wives Who Worked Before Marriage
Should Seek Employment and Re-
lease Husbands for War

By United Press.
Washington. March with the first
draft Of American citizen soldiers only
three weeks off, the government today
is prepared to resist any legal as
saults on the selective draft service
law. The administration is assured
that the point OF the unconstitutional
ity of the law is to be raised by Emma
Goldmaus and other socialists The
government officials are at work to
prove that drafted men may be sent
overseas. Legal and military authori-
ties say the law will stand any assaults
made against il. If the test comes
the supreme court will take quick ac.
ton.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-08-09
wives should sock Work.

BY United Press.
Washington, Aug. Wives who
worked in offices or factories before
their marriage should again seek fenr.
poyment to release their husbands for
American war service. Provost Mar
shal Crowder suggested today.
Officials will order strict inyesti.
cation into every dependency claim for
exemption from service.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-08-09
Attempt Made to Burn Home Of Law
UphOIder; Conspiracy Spreads 10
Texas and Arms Captured
BY United Press.

By United Press.
McAlester, Okla, Aug 9.-An at
tempt was made last night at Sciplo
to burn the residence Of Travis Myers
who took a prominent part in suppress
ing the recent uprising of the anti
draft rioters. The man believed TO be
responsible for this act is being trailed
by bloodhounds Three members OF
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-08-09
2,1OO MEN
NOW OUT in
K.C.STRIKE
sy United Press.

BY United Press.
Kansas City. Mo, Aug. 9.-Twenty-
one hundred motormen and conduc.
tors employed by the street car compa-
ny here are on a strike here at noon
today, No cars have been operated
during the past twenty-four hours. No
trouble is reported.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-08-09
Rioters Take Revenge on Men
Engaged in Suppression
of "A nti-Drdft ReUOlts

the Working Glass Union were arrest
ed at Indianola today with dynamite
In their possession.
Three hundred rioters are now inn
prsoned and more will be sent here
from Holdenville.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-08-09
Great Activity Behind German Lines
Shows Uneasiness Over Haig's
Surprise Tactics
s=-----s-~
RUSSIANS AGAIN
FIGHT FURIOUSLY
t----4
German Sub Commander Strips Captive
Crew on Deck Of His Boat, Then
Submerges Without Them

Sy United Press.
Amsterdam, Aug 9-The most im'
portant conference which has been held
BY German war lords in months has
been called by the kaiser to take place
at grand headquarters.
Chancellor Michaelis hastily left
Berlin in response to a summons from
the kaiser. reports received here today
state
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-08-09
sub Commanders crueItIes.

sub Commanders crueIflcs.
BY United Press.
washington, Aug. 9-The state de.
partment today received official con.
flrmation Of the reported barbarism Of
the German submarine commander fol-
lowing the sinking Of tho steamer Bel
gian Prince The members Of the crew
were stripped Of their clothing on the
deck OF the submarine, which then
submerged, leaving the members Of
the crew In the water.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-08-09
INTER-coUurv BRIDGES

George Garvin Of Duncan, county
commissioner Of Stephens county
was here today on official business.
He conferred with County Commits
sioner ] A. Temple on the matter OF
constructing needed bridges on the
county line ebtween stephens and era.
dy counties.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-08-09
Arrests In Texas.

Arrests In Texas.
~ United Press.
Emory. Tex, Aug. 0, More than a
score of men from various farms and
towns in Blair county were arrested to-
day by county authorities and federal
officials charged with conspiracy to
resist the army draft. A large supply
Of regulation rifles has been captured.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-08-09
blanket indian can,t Go.
BY United Press.

BY United Press.
Washington, Aug 9.-The only real
Americans, the blanket Indians, will
probably not be given chance to fight
in Europe.
Government officials question the
advisablity Of allowing reservation In
dians to join the new national army
Hundreds Of American Indians have
enlisted but the reservation Indians
are government wards, not citizens.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-08-09
New French Gains.

By United Press.
London. Aug. 8.-New gains BY the
French northeast of Bixschoote on the
Belgian front are reported IN the Off,
cial statement Of General Haig.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-08-09
COWBOYS AND RANGERS
0UELL MEXICAN AND
INDIAN UPRISING
BY United Press.

BY United Press.
Globe, Ariz., Aug 9-The uprising
Of Indians and Mexicans at this point
has been quelled by cowboys and rang
ers.
The disturbers were driven from the
mine property and the leaders arrest.
ed
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-08-09
Campaign Of Protection and Conservation
Planned and Committees Will
Soon Be al Work
THE PROGRAM

+ To conduct q campaign Of
+ education for patriotic service.
+ To cooperate with county
+ and federal officers in stamp
+ ing out disloyalty and opposi'
+ ton to the government.
+ TO increase food production
+ and conservation.
+ TO organize home guard COM
+ panies throughout the county
+ To cooperate with the Red
+ Cross and all other agencies for
+ the furtherance Of the national
+ welfare.
= = + = + = + + + + + + +
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-08-09
.SLACKERSCAN FINDNOLOOP
HOLE TOESCAPE SERVICE ON
UNCONSTITUT'NL GROUNDS

federal agents.
1t was discovered that physicians
here gave men drugs to effect their
hearing and their eyes and thus cause
exemption by the examining physi-
clans for physical disability.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-08-09

southern district Of Pontotoc county
though no outward manifestation had
been made previous TO this break.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-08-09
Passage in Both Houses Expected With
Little Change and Congress Hopes
to Adjourn September Is
By United Press.

BY United Press.
Washington, Aug 81 Bo.h houses
Of congress rested today preparatory
to starting the final session Of the war
congress on Friday Leaders in both
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-08-09
Doctors VIII be Jailed.

By United Press.
St Louis. Mo-, Aug. 9.-The arrest
Of number Of physicians who aided
drafted men to escape draft is expect
ed today, following an investigation of
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-08-09
INCREASED RATES ON
CEMENT SUSPENDED
By United rress.

BY United rress.
Washington, Aug. 9.-The proposed
increased rates on the Katy for cemant
from Kansas points and from Dewey,
Okla, were ordered suspended by the
interstate commerce commission,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-08-09

M#MMMMMMNM###M
First Cali Not Sufficient
to Supply Quota Of 10Y Men
for First Local Army Draft

to a mailed request for sufficient
forms necessary to cave for the men
who were examined ready to file
claims could be had. At this stage,
previous instructions advising regis
trants to make their own typewritten
affidavit and claim blanks appeared
the only possible alternative but after
a hasty inventory 1t was found that
the number needing blanks was not SO
great but that action could be delayed
until blanks could come from Oklaho,
ma City.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-08-09

Dr. and Mrs. o. S. Ninette left yes.
terday for an overland trip to the PAN
handle and other points in northern
Kansas to be gone several weeks.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-08-09
TWELVE PERISH ON
SHIP IN STORM


W DAAtNN AANoos
Kingston, Ont, Aug S.-Twelve out
Of the fourteen persons aboard the
schooner George A. Marsh perished
when the vessel was destroyed in
gale which swept Lake Ontario Tues,
day night, it was learned today.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-08-09
Saturday Last Day.


Out Of the 304 men called 265 report
ed and underwent inspection during
the first three days course. Thirty
nine absentees, counting tho enlist
ments since registration, we're slated,
Saturday being the last day Of grace
for men who preferred to take their
three days margin after the general
response on the seventh day.
Mr. Murray has corresponded with the
adiutant general for further steps in
the draft and was advised this morn
ing that the district board for this sec.
tion started organization Saturday for
lcontinued on Page Two)
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-08-09

Called together by the Grady Coun-
ty Council of Defense. representative
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-08-09

You will find all the
local news every day
in the Daily Express.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-08-09

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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-07

Bellevue Pal suffered more than tongue can tell
with terrible bearing down pains and inflammation I
tried several doctors and they all told the same story
that never could get we'll without an operation and
just dreaded the thought OF that also tried good
many other medicines that were recommended to me
and none of them helped me until a friend advised me
to give Lydia p. Pnkhams Vegetable Compound trial
inc rss bottle helped, kept taking it and now don't
know what IT Is to be sick any and picking up
in weight am 20 years old and weigh l45 pounds Il
% De the greatest pleasure to me # have the
man,".Miss IRENE FRoELIcHER, 1928 Manhattan St.
North Side, Bellevue, Pa.
this terrible ordeal by the timely use Of
noe: try this famous old remedy first.
M MedICine Co. LINN. Mass l-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-07
LYNCHBURG

Especial to The Times-Dispatch.]
LYNCHBURG. VA. October 3.-Mrs.
NJ. r.. Waldecker. OF Washington. has
come TO Lynchburg to make her homo
with her daughter. Mrs Frank c. Wood.
Mrs Edwin l.. Quarles Grand Rapids.
Mich, is visiting her sister, Mrs. NJ. D.
Ramose.
The Misses Clencowe, of Berryville,
are guests of Miss Mary Morgan.
Mrs. George T. Carter has returned
from visits with relatives in Washing
ton and Baltimore.
Ernest Williams has returned from
New York
Congressman H. d. Flood was here
during the early part Of the week
Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Giles. formerly
residents OF Lynchburg. now OF South
ern California, arc visiting here.
Mrs. Marion B. Dillon is visiting at
Salisbury, n. c.
Mrs. Kate Carter has returned from
Bluefeid, w. Va.
Mrs. Fred NJ. Monk is visiting her
brother. Albert Tucker. at Salisbury,
IN. c.
Mrs. T S. Gillespie has returned to
Thormond, w. Va, after a visit here.
Mrs. w. d. Montgomery is in New
port News.
Misses Annie and Emma Bartemeus
have returned to Charleston. W. Va,
after visit in Lynchburg.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-07
LAWRENCEVILLE

Especial to The Times Dispatch.l
LAWRENCEVlI.LE VA, October e.
MT. and Mrs. Clifford Brown, Of Gala
vile. spent last week with their par
ents Mr.. and Mrs. Sterling Browder.
Miss Annie Osborn. who is taking a
course at n business college in Rich
mond, spent few days with her
mother. Mrs. Bette Osborn, last week.
Miss Hazel Gibbs and ]. Il. Simmonds
returned by motor from Richmond ON
Friday.
Mrs. Joel Hubbard. OF Petersburg. is
visiting relatives in Lawrenccvillc.
Mrs. !. h. SpRtig and Mrs. Il. Milton
Gilmore left Monday for few days
visit to Richmond
Mrs. j. A. Stecd. Of Meredithville.
spent Monday with relatives in Law
renceville.
Mrs. Norton Wilson. IL Fort Meade.
Fla. who has been I'm ST. Lukes Hos
pital, Richmond. for the past few
weeks. has returned to LawreuceyiIle
and is at the home Of her sister. Mrs.
Monroe Hcartwell. before leaving for
Florida.
MIR. and Mrs Irby Turnbull and chill
dren, OF BoydtoW. spent Sunday with
Mrs. ]. L. Snow.
Mrs. o. L. Short, who has been visit
Ing her daughter, Mrs. lrby TurnbulI,
at Boydton. has returned to her home,
Mr. and Mis-. Whitney Davle and
family. of Richmond, are guests at the
home Of Mrs. Thomas Davie
Mrs. Shelton II. Short spent several
days In Richmond last week.
"ingheld Rawlings has gone to South
Boston 10 alike charge of the high
school there.
Mrs. Walter Turnbull left on Fri
day for few days trip to Richmond.
Mrs. j. r. Owens and daughter.
Meredith, left on Wednesday to visit
Mrs. William Ri wings in Client. Nor
folk.
Mrs. j. b. Mallory. Jr.. and children
are visiting Mrs. Robert Mallory at
Pleasant Shade.
Miss Wilmer Sizer spent the week
end with friends at Adsi;
Miss Hazel l-oilin spent the week
end with her parents at Callavillc.
Mrs. Ben Lewis and daughter, Lucy
Douglas, have returned from a visit
to relatives I'm North Carolina.
Dr. and Ms. w. l.. Price, or Mill
VILE" and their guests, Misses Flora
Allen and Coline Bagley, of Kenbridga.
left by mo, or on Monday to visit Can
tam and Mr'. c. T. Allen a: Ken
bridge.
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FARMvlLLE

Especial to The Times Dlspatch.1
FARMVlLLE, VA. October en-. w
karr and family. of Bristol, arrived
this week to make their homo here.
Judge Hundley conducted court In
Appomattox this week.
Miss Eliza Friend. OF brakes Branch
spent a part of last week as a guest
OF Mrs. Z. II. Booker.
Captain W. G. Cablness. of Charlotte
is on visit to his son. G. c. Cabiness
on Bridge Street.
Judge Shakleford. of Orange, paid q
business trip here this week.
Mesdames +. b. Crowther. v. Walden
w. II. Burger. T. a. Gray and Miss MIL
dred Walden attended the woman's
Christian Temperance Union convention
II Charlottesville last week.
Mrs. Miller. of Huntington. Pa, is
guest in the home of Mr.. and Mrs r.
=. Tuggle.
Mrs. George Graham. of Wheeling. w
Va, is II guest OF Mrs. w. c. Newman
Lewis Hubbard was a visitor to Nor.
folk during the week.
w. G. Huntington left this week fol
Kentucky.
Mrs. V. Walden left this week for q
visit TO relatives in New Jersey.
Mrs. and Mrs. Wallace Miller. OF
Richmond. are the guest OF Mrs. MilIer's
parents. Judge and Mrs A. D. watkins
j. Z. CapDs. of Norfolk. was recent
visitor here.
Mrs. J. r. Spencer, of Holl,ns. visited
her mother. Mrs. Annie wooton. here
this week
Mrs. Elisah Madison. of Cumberland
County. is . guest OF Mrs. ]. T.. Walton
Miss Mabic Paulett is whiting friends
in Richmond.