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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-10
CHIEF COTTON AND HIS
MEN ARE RE|hSTATEO
Judge Deyaney Dissolyes Mayors In
junction and specific Charges Are
Not Filed by That Official.
Especial to The Richmond virfinian.

Especial to The Richmond virRinian.)
Hopewell, Va, Jan. 9.-Under the
dissolution orders issued by Judge
Devaney. of the Corporation Court OF
Hopewell. which became efrective at
10 O'Clock this morning. the property
of the Wizard City Police Department
was restored 10 Chief Cotton and his
sahardinates dismissed from tn. city,
service by action OF the City Council
on last Tuesday.
The action OF the city fathers in
Diminishing the Police Department,
under Chief Cotton. was held by the
Judge of the Corporation Court to be
Irregular, and when Mayor Camp
failed to file specific charges and or
ders of suspension before the hour
named this morning. the aggrieved
officers were placed in charge of the
department.
Mayor Camp and members Of the
City Council. 1t is stated. have ad-
mitted that they proceeded improper
~. and that they did not intend to
charge the department under Chief
Cotton with misconduct, but with in
competency to cope with the situation
of performing the required duties.
Friends OF the chief and his men
are wondering what could be expected
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-10
the remains will take place upon the
arrival of a sister.

the remains will take place upon the
arrival of a sister.
Open Session TO he Held.
An open session of Naomi Lodge,
Knights of Pythias, will be held
Thursday night of this week. to which
every member of the lodge Is invited
TO bring some member of their fam
NY or friend. splendid program
mas been arranged for the occasion
and an evening of rare pleasure is
pelhg looked forward to.
j. Orgain Jones Injured.
reports reaching here this after
noon to the effect that ]. Organ
Jones. express messenger of Seaboard
Air Line train No. at Scofield, South
Carolina. early Sunday morning, lost
both of his legs. have not been con-
tirmed. A brother of the young man
made telegrap hic inquiry of General
Claim Agent Moore. of the Seaboard
Air. Line at Portsmouth; Route Agent
w. a. Stephenson, OF the Southern
Express Company, at Raleigh. and of
the postmaster at Rawlings. the
young mans home, this afternoon. but
could noe learn anything definite other
than a letter had been received nv
Mrs. j. $. Jones, mother of younr
Jones. to the effect that he was dam
gerously injured.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-10
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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-10
LIVES WITH BRAINS
THROBBINGS EXPOSED

Mckittrick, Wis, Jan. Bernard
Archer, of this city. Is still living after
part of his skull was blown away By
the discharge of his shotgun. The
movement of his brain can plainly
be SEEN
Archer was returning from a clay
bird shooting event when q rabbit
ran across the road in front Of him.
In going through the brush his gun
was knocked from his hand and was
discharged as 1t struck the ground.
He was still able to walk into town
after the accident and has never been
unconscious
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-10

With more interest in musical mat
ters at present than ever before in
the history of Richmond, real enthu-
siasm prevails among the music lovers
of the city and State in the coming
concert of Alma Gluck, the noted
American soprano who Will appear at
the City Auditorium January 3 under
the local management OF the eduCa-
tional department of the Corley Com
pany Reservations for tickets are
coming from every section of the
State and the famous artist Will be
greeted by a crowded house.
Nine Gluck besides being fla
NOUS grand opera star Is one of the
best known and most popular con-
cert singers on the American stage.
Although she Is the youngest soprano
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-10
Whole State of
Virginia in Brief
VICTOR CARILSTROM DOES
GREAT STUNTS IN AIR

Newport News Va. Jan. 9.--Victor
Carlstrom. pilot-instructor at the At
lantic Coast Aeronautical Station, Sun
day Topped three times for
the first time in his experience and
'sideslipped" a mile. The feat, Cap
tain Baldwin says, was little short of
marvellous on account Of the high
wind
Carlstrom took the machine high
into the air shortly after noon. After
circling over the city several times
he looped -the-loop twice in succession
and then once. Following this, he
mounted almost out of sight and tilt
ing the machine sidewise to the earth
'stdeslipped" mile.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-10
VIRGINIA is Soon TO
HAVE NATIONAL BANK

Especial to The Richmond Virginlan }
Virginia, Va, Jan. Cur town is
soon to have a national bank. 1t is
now well stocked, officers elected and
as soon as a building can be procured
Will be put in operation,
Business is beginning to rouse up
with the new year. but social life has
been quoted somewhat by the shadow
of death in the homes OF some Of our
leading citizens. December 10, Mr.
II. c. Crowell. after n lingering i'll
ness, passed away. The morning of
the following day. Mrs. Max Horn.
for fourteen years a leading teacher
of the place. died of a stroke of pa
ralysis, while upon the 18th of De-
cember, Mr. John r. Hill died at n
hospital in Richmond, his remains be-
ing brought back to his home at this
place
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-10
CHIEF COTTON WILL ASK
FOR POLICE PROPERTY TO-DAY

Especial to The Richmond virginian.)
Petersburg, Va, Jan. 9.-It was
learned here late tonight that Chief
Cotton and the former members Of
the Hopewell Police Department did
not make demand for all the property
and enter upon the duties Of the de.
partment tonight.
Demand will be made for the sur.
render of the property by Chief Bois.
seau's force tomorrow morning. The
demand is expected to be peacefully
complied with, but If it is refused
Judge Devaney will be requested to
issue a mandamus compelling it's sur.
render.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-10
Peninsula Has OH Excitement.

Hampton. Jan. There is some
excitement. in the real estate field in
Elizabeth City County at the present
time owing to the persistent reports
which are being circulated that there
may be oil and gas deposits in this
section. = "'s
w, II. Porter, of Toano,- and r. p.
Spencer. of williamsburg, are making
a rigid investigation in James City
and are boring wells In different
places In that county. A dispatch
sent out from Williamsburg stated
that these investigate ~ have bean -
lgaoneaafil thok ~ - s1nf1
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-10
NEGRO HAD TWO SUITCASES
OF THE CRANTHUR''

Irvington, Va, Jan. Deputy
Sheriff Brent arrested Willie Hall, a
negro oyster shucker mt Monaskon
Wharf. Lancaster County, and seized
his two suitcases. The latter con-
tanned eighteen quarts of liquor Hall
was going to Monaskon, a wharf above
Morattico. and thought it wise to get
off with his contraband and travel in
land. but the Lancaster officer was too
shrewd for him. He was given a hear
ing before Justice Fleming and
jailed at Lancaster Courthouse TO
await action of court.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-10
ESRAGE!D HORSE BITES
ALMOST SEVE,RE.S BOYS EAR

Williamsburg. Va, Jan. s.-while
attempting to catch horse. the anil
NAL became enraged and with his
teeth almost severed the ear OF Rob-
ert Norman. The accident happened
several days ago, at the Norman home,
near this city. The boy was brought
to Williamsburg for attention.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-10
ZnlOnga Dead

Washington, Jan. Sword OF the
sudden death at Mexico. City of Luis
Zuloaga, formerly legal adviser and
translator at the Mexican embassy
here reached the embassy last night.
Mr.. D'Antin had accompanied Am
bassador- Designate Arredondo to Mex
leo City on his present trip and had
just arrived there. D'Antin was the
only American citizen connected with
the Mexican embassy. here and was
tor many years chancellor Of TIE
4lnhassy ta1 Citn
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-10

enthusiastic talks by the two young
artists. It was a delight TO tie mem
bers to hear from two Of their num-
Der and 1t was an inspiration to the
club to have them bring home part
of the treat they enjoyed
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-10

of SO small a force Of men a. thai
which Is required to police Hopewou
and DUPONT City and what steps VIII
be taken by Mayor Camp and the City
Council next.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-10
Winchester Has "Woman In Black. :"

Winchester. Va. Jan. 9.-Residents
OF the western suburbs of Winchester
have been more or less terrified dur
ing the past week by the appearance
In that locality of a person masquer-
aiding as woman in black The
mysterious one a number of times has
Jumped out from behind clumps of
bushes in the darkness and grabbed
pedestrians.
young man a few nights ago was
slapped in the face by the yelled form
and last night Maynard Clowser, a
mail carrier. was iostled by the "wo-
man in black" while he was pass
ing a lonely place in the West End.
Clowser pulled away ana pulled off
his coat ready to fight the intruder,
but the latter fed and escaped. Par
ties are being formed to hunt for the
person who has alarmed the neigh
borhood
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-10
REV. JOHN MONCURE TO
LEAVE WILLIAMSBURG

williamsburg jan 9.--Rey
John Moncure. who has been pastor
Of the Williamsburg baptist Church
since 1914, announced to his congre-
cation Sunday morning that no would
tender his resignation as pastor of the
church tomorrow night TO become
effective three months from date, or
at an earlier date should it suit the
convenience OF the church.
Rev. Mr.. Moncure has been an
active and an effective worker since
coming to the church here and Is one
of the most popular ministers in the
city. He has been a constant worker
to Improve the conditions OF the
church. Since taking charge he has
written and published a brief history
of the church; has been instrumental
in establishing Fairgrounds with suit
able amusements for children of the
city, and during his administration
the building has been overhauled and
greatly improved.
Mr.. Moncure has not announced
what his future plans are. but his
friends here believe he contemplates
returning as missionary to Japan.
Prior to his coming here Mr.. Mon
cure spent four years as missionary
of his church in Tokyo, Japan. He
was we'll pleased with the work there,
and became thoroughly conversant
with the language.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-10

oil and gas will be found In such
quantities as to justify development at
an early date
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-10
.ichiscrg Arrive.

The remains of DR. julius Eichberg.
whose death occurred In Chicago and
whose body was cremated, arrived
here today in a bronze urn, for inter-
ment in Rodef Sholom Cemetery. DR..
Fhchberg was a brother of Emanuel
Einhherg. of this city 1nterment of
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-10


Al Arrangements are being made by
Richmond Chapter. United Daughters
OF the Confederacy, for the annual
bali for the Confederate womens re-
lief fund which this year will be IN
the auditorium or the Woman Club
the night of January 10. The chap
ter considers it fitting that the birth
day Of General Lee should be devoted
to raising means for the aid Of those
women who suffered so bravely dur
Ing lssl-o5 and who In their declin-
Ing years are without support. The
ball was to have been later In the
month. but the date has been changed.
Mrs Norman y. Randolph is general
chairman and she has appointed the
following committees: supper COM
smfttee. Miss Bette EIiyson, chairman;
music committee. Mrs ]. X Bowman,
chairman; ticket committee, Mrs. VIII
liam Robert Vawter, chairman; invi~
tAtjon committee. Miss Sallie Archer
Anderson. chairman: decoration COM
SiUtttee.y Mrs II. A. Blenner. chairman.
e sss Arrange for Mask BaIl.
! Szg ~ xrrAugemea iiHsxI been COM
: m - public mas ball to be
y = e. ~
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-03-02
Add This Fact to Your Store OF
knowledge.

Kidney disease often advances SO
rapidlv that many a person Is firmly
in its grasp before aware OF its prog
ress. Prompt attention should be
given the slightest symptom OF kidney
disorder. If there is dull pain in
the back, headache. dizzy spells or
tired worn-out feeling, or if the kid
new secretions are offensive, irregular
and attended with pain, procure
good kidney remedy at once.
Thousands recommend Doan's KID
new Pills. Read the statement below
Mrs. J. Deville, 612 E. Second ST.,
Crowley, La, says: "My kidneys
were out of order and | had severe
backaches. | could not rest day or
night. The least work tired me and
nv back ached as though it would
break. | also suffered from head
aches and dizzy spells and objects
floated before my eyes. My kidneys
were too frequent in action. One box
of Doan's Kidney Pills cured me Of the
backache and put my kidneys in good
order. have had no return of the
trouble and l am glad to recommend
Doan's Kidney Pills to anyone in neeC
of them"
Price soc at all dealers. Dom
simply ask for a kidney remedy-ge
. Doan's Kidney Pills same tina
cured Mrs. Deville. FoSter-Milburl
Co., Props, Buffalo, N. Y.-Adn. 2
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-03-02
Pay your subscription
to the Journal.

SALESMAN WANTED-to So
licit orders for lubricating oils, greases
and paints. Salary or commission. Ad-
dress Lincoln Oil Co., Cleveland, o.
Mr.. Geo. M. WOlverton, prominent
rice planter from near Elton was a
Welsh business visitor Tuesday.
Mr.. Henry Pomroy of Iowa was
a Welsh Business visitor Tuesday.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-03-02

Mrs. S. E. Rigg, OF Valparaiso, Ind,
is guest at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. l.
r. Aylesworth. Mrs. Rigg is an aunt
os Mrs. Aylesworth's, and will spend
some time visiting here and al HOuS'
ton, Texas.
Cash for sacks.--T. B. McMlllin'
-Messrs. ". II. Blame and j. L. PoSey'
OF Crowley, were in Welsh FTiaay
morning. They are representing the
Crowley Paving and Construction 20"
and are preparing to begin the build
inc of the concrete bridges on the nigh
wav between the Calcasieu parish line
and the Mermentau river.
Horseshoeing, BIaCksmithing and
Wheelright; prices consistent win
good work.-JOhn G, Ewing. hz'i
Sheriff Isaac FontenOt and w. j.
Liddle were over from Jennings Thurs
day.
Bring your chickens and eggs to
McMillin and get the cash.
-Mryor VIM. B. Gabbert returned
Thursday morning from Shreveport
having spent two days there on bust
ness.
FOR SALE-Lewellen Setter and
Pointer pups, I weeks old; prices are
reasonable. See John G. Ewing The
pl,ctsmitb M2ti
Mr.. o. C. Beavers Of Edgerly
formerly connected with the Welsh
oil field and a resident Of Welsh at
that time, was in town Monday, shak'
ing hands with old friends.
Mrs. J. W. Hervey and baby lef
Friday night for Hughes Springs AM
shelbyville, Texas, where they vii
spend about two weeks visiting rela
tives and friends.
For Sale-5OO sacks o
Louisiana Pearl Seed Ric'
grown on sod land. 70
information or price Sc
F. II. Moore or A. c. floor
p. o. Box 1873, Welsh, La
-"Uncle" Eli Lyons Of Iowa wa
in Welsh last week visiting relative
and taking in the Chautauqua.
Mr.. N. 7. Bradford, who is worI
ing in the Edgsrly oil field was hon
Sunday for a short visit with h
family.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-03-02
MUTT AND JEFF ARTIST
IN MATRIMONIAL TANGLE

Those who rejoiced with Bud Fish
er, the Mutt and Jeff artist, when ne
presumed to say couple of years ago
that he had picked peach, will learn
with much regret that it was lemon
he plucked. Pauline is now suing Bud
for divorce and $4,000 almiony
yearly. We don't blame any woman
for living apart from man, if she
can get $25 1000 year for doing so.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-03-02
HOW TO PREVENT GROUP.

When the child is subject to attacks
of Group, see to it that he eats light
evening meal, as an overloaded stom-
ach may bring on an attack, also
watch for the first symptoms
hoarseness, and give Chmaberlain's
Cough remedy as soon as the child
becomes hoarse, 0btainable every
where. Chgm. March.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-03-02

For Hay, Straw, Wood
DRY Ash and Oak) for
Turpentine Chips, House
Moving, call Clyde Davis,
Phone IS q.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-03-02
THINK 1T ovERG

Young men and women desiring 10
achieve a success should not waste
their summer vacation. One vacation
properly spent will protect them
against poverty and enable them to
earn respectable living. There is no
use idling away the summer months
Business men and farmers alike, work
during the summer. Ambitious boys
and girls would rather spend their
vacation with large and enthusiastic
student body, mastering course OF
Bookkeeping, Shorthand, Telegraphy'
Business Administration and Finance
! or Cotton CHASING that they might
use this practical knowledge IN pay
ing their way through some university
or secure a good paying position IN a
business office. He who cares more
for success than heat, goes a long
WAYS ahead of Inn who waits until
cool weather to study. Many young
bow or girl who at the close of school
last year, entered the Tyler CON-
mercial College of Tyler, Texas, %
spend their vacation are now either IN
one of our large universities, paying
their own way, or holding a splenod
nosition. or are in business for them
selves. Where there's will there's
a way. Cowardice sits and whlnes
} can't. Courage forces success. If you
desire to obtain a knowledge for which
1 the business world readily pays cash
n write fc- large Illustrated free cata'
L ouque of the Tyler Commercial Col
: ege, read the advantages of then
d splendid courses of instruction am
+ what those who have graduated ant
3. are now holding good positions, sa!
ID of the institution; and what the EN-
n p,oveYs of these graduates say c
Of their efficient training. Read nos
lie some worked their way through schoo
e. how others borrowed the money an
~ made it pay them big dividends, nov
at others quit jobs at small salan='
r oomnleted their courses and went bac
H. in the same firm at two and thre
or times their previous salary Some III
al ished home study course and neVe
had to quit earning their old salar'
Get a salary raising education. 1t
lr yours if you are willing to make II
!. effort. Write today for catalogr
=, and make arrangements to enter
n soon as your school closes. The
IS S. government has held two examln'
f tons here in Tyler this spring enap
ing our graduates to 60 into nice CIV
service positions at entrance salary
,m from 5000 to 5000.
The Tyler Commercial COLES
building is one of the largest, mo
lily sanitary, best lighted and ventilate
ich in the State; it is an ideal place +
u. summer work. More than five hui
'n- bred students profitably spend the
nes vacation there every summer
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-03-02
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
PERSONAL---VERY. Not Too Personal !
And Local Items of Interest
If You Are Not Ashamed of Your Visitors Tell Us
Who They Are-TelephOne 222


Mr. HI. Proctor, manager OF the
Welsh Motor Car Company, was hele
Thursday morning looking after lne
delivery of a shipment. of six new Ford
cars which have just been received al
the compapy's Welsh sales room, all OF
which were sold before their arrival
here. He announces that they are
expecting another shipment oil the ne"
model Fords within short time.
Mr., M. B. vanNess left Thursday
for Stuttgart, Ark, on business
The Misses Dorothy Suffer and
Blanche Angelica, teachers at tne
Bourgeois school announce a Basket
Sumner at the school house, 4 IL miles
southwest of Welsh Saturday night
March 10th, and extend cordial lnVl'
to everyone.
| s, c. Rhode Island eggs
l. thorOughbreds - $3.50
per setting. Mrs. S. o.
Scoggins, Phone 20 Welsh
Hon. Chas. F. Buck, Jr., of New Or
leans, arriued in Welsh today to devote
| a little time to his interests here.
Fish and Oysters
| Wednesday & Friday
at Kimbal'S
Mr.. N. L. Miller, editor and own
err Of the jennings Times-RecOrd, wa
Welsh business visitor last Friday
Mayor and Mrs. W. B. Gabber
had as their guests last Sunday, MI
and Mrs. Archie Hickman and tn
Misses Beulah Hodges and Ruth LIE
all Of Lake Charles.
FOR SALE.-A BARGAIN
level Elgin watch, new 20 year Dos
case.-Enquire Journal office.
Mr.. Ben Gabbert was a passer
ger TO the CaIcasieu metropolis SUI
day evening.
DIR. John H. Cooper was bus
ness visitor to Lake Charles Monda
Break your Cold or LaGrippe wit
s a few doses of 666. Dec lbs
e. D. Lewis is mere this wet
looking after his business interests
: Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Af. Martin al
!, daughter, Marjorie Mae visited rel
.tives and friends in Jennings Sunda
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-03-02
For SaIe-5o sacks Early
Prolific Seed Rice.-See
w. b. Gabbert.

Mrs. Eloi Hebert, who has been
quite seriously i'll, was taken to the
st. Patrick sanitarium in Lake Charles
Tuesday for treatment.
Eggs for hatching-From prize
winning S. C. White Leghorn, S1,5O
per setting. -Mrs. j. r, Carter, Phone
1879.
DIR. C. A. Martin was professional
visitor north of Jennings Wednesday
STRAYED-from my farm 3 miles
east of Welsh, one SOrrel horse
pony, years old, short cut main. white
in forehead. weight about 700 pounds
Reward for information. j. W. Naran