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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-24
Glass of Hot Water
Before Breakfast
a Splendid Habit
Open siuIces Of the system each
morning and wash away the
poisonous, stagnant matter.

Those of us who are accustomed to
splitting headache. stuffy from cold.
foul tongue. nasty breath, acid stem
Rch. lame back. can, instead, both
look and feel as fresh as daisy al
ways by washing the posons and
toxins from the body with phosphated
Aot water each morning.
We should drink. before breakfast.
a glass of real hot water with a tea
spoonful of limestone phoEphate in
il 70 flush from the stomach, liver,
kidneys and ten yards OF bowels the
previous days indigentihle waste. sour
bile and poisonous toxins: thus cleans
.ing sweetening ard purifying the en-
tire aiimentary tract before putting
more food into the stomach.
The action OF Il ,estone phosphate
and hot water on az empty stomach
is wonderfully invigorating It cleans
ont all the sour fermentation. gases.
waste and acidity and gives one a
splendid appetite for breakfast and
Il in said TO he hut little while until
tho roses begin 10 arpf3r in the
cheeks. quarter pound OF limestone
phosphate will cost very little at the
drug store. but Is sufficient to make
anyone who is bothered with bilious
ness, constipation, stomach trouble or
rheumatism q real enthusiast on the
subject of internal sanitation. Try
II and you are assured that you will
look better and feel better In every
! way shortly.---Adv.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-24
MEN FOR OUR CARGO SHIPS

n helping our country rhoulder
it, war load # is well for each Of us
10 keep steadily IN mind the import
ance Of ships and seamen IN what we
have TO do. our ability To bear the
burden the war hrs pot on us turns
wholly on ships with them We RAY
continue to send our men to France.
there TO tght for liberty; We may
continue to send our allies IRE war
materials that We have and they have
rot: we may continue To carry on
fhs trade that keeps oar factories
going and our homes from want
The world cries ships, ships and
more ships
This does not mean war ships, Fer
there is good supply Of them. bull
Or buslding far more than German,
ean ever hope 20 put afoat: and
encugh 70 smash her present feet
shcuid they dare 70 come out OF then
1axbera
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-24
OUR NEW CITY CLERK.

Perhaps II was only natural for the
city council to elect Alfred Henderson
Mcdowell city clerk-which means
chat ne is also clerk to the common
council and clerk to the board of al
dcrman--for he has been known 20
thern these many years.
As clerk OF the standing and spe-
"Iai committees Of the city council Mr.
Mcdowell came in close personal con-
tacf with AT members of the city
gov eminent. His hours were long and
HI work was no Sinecure for the sim
pic reason that he did much mors
han perform the mere duties of an
ordinary clerk He drafted resolu-
tons for councilmen who. many times.
preferred to go to him rather than
bother the city attorneys once. And
sn drafting these resolutions ne often
made suggestions which were moro
than acceptable to the councilman
Who had sought his aid. He could be
as silent as sphinx when silence was
demanded or he could give wide
publicity 70 the proposed ordinance OF
some ambitious councilman by ac-
quainting the newspaper boys, all
staunch friends OF his. with the pro-
feet and they did the rest. He was
trusted and liked by every ono who
knew him sa clerk of committees and
he has been Justly promoted TO be city
clerk in place OF tina late Ben r,
August
Mr. Mcdowell IS bound to be suc-
ceastul IN hts new place, for he is a
consolerticu loyal and intelIigen,
public servant,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-24
Republicans Change Front.

Washin gtop. Jan. 23,--The Repuh-
iican house cacusus tonight adopted
resolution proposing legislation
creating a separate department of
ordnance. The proposed department
would be presided over by an APP
poin,ee of the president, confirmed by
the senate The resolution was adopt
ed by vote OF rs to 10.
Virtually, the resolution declares
for ministry OF munitions. Efforts
10 have the party go on record for
war cabinet failed. To that extent
II was regarded in many quarters that
the fate of the Chamberlain proposal
was sealed. without solid Republi-
can support even Senator Chamber
lain's friends nave not claimed
strength enough TO put the war cab.
met proposal ever.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-24

Continued from First Pagej
Mr.. williams, carried on the fight for
half an hour on behalf OF the bill
The persistent attacks OF the opposi-
ton. however. finally aroused other
friends OF the measure to take an &C
tive hand in the debate and the oppo-
sttion was completely squelched
The bill was amended by It's patrons
to eliminate the Jail penalty for vio-
lation of the law.
The discussion took a wide range.
Speaking on Delegate Gilmer's mo-
tion to recommtt. Delegate Williams
said that the patrons OF the bill would
agree TO that action readily II any
single supporter OF the bill would in
dictate that he desired further In
formation about IT. Nobody answered.
Delegate Martin stated that from
ID TO 90 per cent of the men sent
from his district to Camp Lee were
ur able to sign their papers, He said
that IL is the duty OF Virginia to see
TO II that no mar hereafter may at
tain the age OF twenty-one years with
out being at least able to read and
write.
Delegate Boschen. of Richmond.
said that the measure would have lit
tie effect in this city because compui-
sorry school attendance is already en-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-24
Anderson Talks to
Bankers Institute

Evidencing a pleasing spirit of In
terest In the municipal affairs that
are arousing the attention of all the
citizens of Richmond the local chap
ter Of the American Institute of Bank
ing met last night In the auditorium
of the Chamber of Commerce to hear
government reford and changes In the
city charter. by Dr. p. X Anderson,
executive secretary of the Civic assc-
citation.
The meeting was we'll attended with
a quota of young men from each In
stitutlon OF Importance in the city.
l. B. Thomas, president of the insfi-
tute. presided, and the audience dis
played much enthusiasm IN the re.
marks of the speaker OF the evening.
Correlating the two ideas OF bank
ing and mum sclpal government. the
desires of the Civic essocation and
the needs of the people of Richmond
in the way of charter changes was
put forth by the speaker In simple
but direct terms. iilustrs ting his points
with the four large charts represent
ing the three proposed plans as out
lined by the New York Municipal Re-
search bureau. and the present plan
now In vogue.
Following the address. an informal
discussion OF the questions OF para
mount interest relative to the situa-
tion here took place. DIR. Anderson an
swerins all questions that were not
quite clear to the audience. ruring
hts talk the speaker paid q tribute
to the leading bankers of the city,
whose efforts have been instrumental
in promulgatinR the work of reform
that has been accomplished thus far.
and asked that the younger man in
this circle assist in the campaign
among the voters of tho city thereby
doing a great good to their com
munity.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-24

have not gathered their beside their
guns.
The preliminary battle plan tonight
is to allow Senator Chamberlain to
refe~ his bill to his committee and
then to have 1t reported out. This
procedure is automatic and takes but
a minute or two. Immediately Sena-
tor Swanson. chairman Of the naval
affairs committee, will move reference
to his committee.
And how can Chamberla in object
to THAR" asked the administration
Democrats. The navy is as much ar
fectsd by the bill as the army. The
naval affairs committee ts as much
titled TO consider the measure az II
the military affairs committee"
Once the bill is inside the naval
affairs committee, 1t is as safe as a
church, the Democrats say. This
committee has ten Democratic mem
+ bers--practicaIly all strong adherents
OF the prestdent-Tillman, Swanson
Smith. Of Maryland: Lewis. Phelan
! Pittman. Walsh, Broussard, Gerry
and Tramnell There are seven Re-
publican members-Penrose. Lodge.
Smith. of Michigan; Page. Poindexter
Harding and Hale. The bill could
be locked permanently In the COM
mittee
Ct'.cr Parliamentary Moves.
Other parliamentary moves may be
undertaken. Senator Cham herlain AL
ready has the authority of his COM
mittee to report the bill out, other
wise pressure might he brought to
bear there to keep 1t tied up inside,
OF the ten Democratic members. only
threC--Chamb erlain. Hitchcock and
~ exc iar-have declared definitely for
the bin Three others, Kirby
1 Fletcher aud Sheppard. are against
( tt. Sheppard voted for the bill In
! committee, but explained yesterday
he acted under n misrepresentation
OF the remaining four. Thomas
Myers and Beckham are said to op.
peso the bin and Reed 70 be In favor
% it.
Another Parliamentary move tbs
! Democrats contemplate in case they
are driven to the wall by the pro,
duction Of the bin is 20 vote to lay Il
on the table.
Democratic plans were laid toda,
in an informal conference between
Senator Martin tho floor leader; Sen.
ators King, Simmons and Shields anC
Representative Food, chairman of
the foreign affairs committee OF the
house. 1t Is understood that so much
lconfidence was felt IL is not believed
/ the president will SO personally be-
fore congress- or have to use his vet,
power,
4 Republicans did not display az com
bined enthusiasm over the bill as hac
been expected.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-24
SAYS YACHT CoRsAIR
HAS SUNK U-BOAT

New York, Jan. 23.---An unconfirm-
ed report was current in the financial
tdistrlct today that the converted
Yacht Corsair, formerly owned by the
late ]. P. Morgan and now a subma-
rine chaser, had sunk a German
U-boat.
1t was also stated that Junius Spen-
Ger Morgan, son OF J. p. Morgan and
a grandson of the Corsair's late own
er. was a warrant officer aboard the
converted yacht when she met and
defeated the submarine.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-24
WELCOME, MR.. HOOVER.

Richmond ts especially fortunate In
the opportunity which IT w.n have to
night to sec and hesr Nr Herbert c.
Hoover, food administrator under the
national government. who ls to ad-
dress great meeting in the City Au-
d.iorlum
Mr.. Hoover tackled the biggest Job
Of us kind in the world when he I'M
8ertook to regulate the distribution of
food products for the United States
ard the allies ut war with Germany.
For this great undertaking he had
had unusual training As mining
engineer he gained worldwide ac-
quaintance with men Of affairs and
an intimate knowledge of industrial
conditions In many parts OF the globe.
He happened to he in England WHOM
fne war broke nut IN 1919 The de-
piorahle conditions Of the people Of
Belgium appealed 70 him ard ne set
about the work OF giving them help
tn characteristtcaIlv direct fashion.
with the assistance etven him ny
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-24

Colonel Roosevelt is q modest ana
Mrassumine man.
The more he talks the more the
bong unnoticed fast becomes apparent.
a rev revelation vas made yesterday
when Roosevelt told a Democratic
men,bar Of congress thnt re was
cosndent that. rext to General PERISH
,rs, he could have been The most
valuable leader over there with the
American forces"
Superficial persons rsy coroiude
without due consideration that our
nrxt statement and that attributed to
the colonel lack the rrose harmony
that we try to obtain IN our esI-
fer4als. let US rec.
The coloners statement, turned an"
ether way around. means that ne ad-
s,its that Genera TerS'hiug is s more
valusi'e leader - the American
farce Tn France ;bsn he himself would
have Been
Never before in history his Colonel
Roosevelt admitted that any mortal
nrn was better at any ono thing than
himself!
ircidertsny the admission wholly
ygstifee the action II the government
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-24
RoosEVELTIAN MoDEsTY.

ir sending General Pershing and
leaving the colonel a, home. Natural
ly IN these days OF need for the high
est efficiency the very best man would
be chosen. He waa.
Whether the colonel would have
been the secoad b t man Is question
which We shall not underline to de-
hate. We cannot help thinking that
there may be IN the army Of the
United states more than a few men
thoroughly versed in the science and
practice of war. wholly devoted to the
service OF their country who ars fully
capable of handling large bodies Of
soldiers effectively. who are moreover.
phypically at, and throughout their
careers have never sought notoriety
through round-robtn tactics, through
getting into tactical tansles in the
field from which they have had TO be
cxtricated by main force, and while
IN far lands have not voiced persist
eut howls 10 Washington about want.
ing to come home,
on the whole. the colonel is eu
titled TO he as modest as he ls---but
he might easily Justify tho much
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-24
NEWPORT NEWS FIRM
GETS INTO TROUBLE

Washington. Jan. 7s.-Charssd
with having allowed itself to- be used
as a blind for the firm OF Lester
Brothers. wholesale food dealers Of
Newport News, Va, after that arm
had lost its federal food license. the
Tidewater Tile and Lumber company.
of Newport News. had it's license ~
yoked today.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-24

In the auditorium of Marphy's hotel
there will be heid tonight the annual
meeting Of Ssnls Grotto, No. sc. Nys
tic order Yelled Prophets of the En-
chauted Realm, at which the election
u officers Will take place. and a full
attendance OF the members 10 desired.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-24
Fight for Farmham Fortune.

Syracuse, N. Y. Jan. ga legal
battle for the fortune left by VIM II.
Farmham. Sr., of Palmyra. was start
ed today when VIM. B. Farnham and
others brought action to annul the
marriage of Louis r. Farnham, de-
ceased son and heir of Mrs Cora
Farnharn, of Kansas city. The plain
tiffs alleged the deceased was iHcom-
petent. The baby son OF Louis Farm
ham was made co-dcfcndant.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-24
WAR D PARlNFNT
oContiae d from First Page

the rate will be 400 day, officials
% the company stated.
The opinion of administration of
nclais appears TO he that there Is no
;ime TO lie lost in getting into the
fight German victories this spring
and sumner. It il realized. would
strengthen the hold OF the unilitaristF
in Germany A few costly defeats
might plunge them oyer the precipe
There II q feeling that the war stin
might De won In 1918
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-24
The Res.aurnnt Habit.

Wife--But why have you put your
friends things in the dining-room
Hub-Oh. he's used to restaurants
He won't enjoy his dinner unless he
can watch his hat and coat
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-24
HELPING FARMERS FEED WORLD AT war.

Notice has beer sent out TO farmers
threnghout the country OF the plan
Of the government to dispose ~ fo0.-
nnh tous 81 nitrate or soda for fer
ttl3zer. This essential chemical was
purchased rs the government under
tho provisions Of the food control act.
The entire amount 81 the nitrate
will be unloeded at Atlantic ports and
sold to farmers ~ the cost price of
$3.50 ton on cars. Farmers aye 70
pay the freight from the port "a their
home stations and any fees that may
he required by the individual states.
Applications must he in tne hands
Of the government agents by Fehruary
4. II the total tonnage asked for ex-
ceeds the total supp'y the stock will
~ distributed pro rata according 70
the requirements n the applicants
This is Just ore Of the many steps
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-24
ANVIL SIP RkS

whats In a Manner" A good deal
lsometimes baby in Georgia, named
after Roosevelt, began talking when
IL was 1--WE months old!
| II has been intimated that during
the coming summer months, "iceless
days will be observed. II It's just the
same with DR.. Garfield and Mr.. Hoov-
err. why not select the present season
! for a strict observance of this by our
weather men? 1t would certainly con-
serve fuel with a vengeance.
N~fr
! Our Canadian friends have con-
cluded that the aeroplane which drops
its bomb from above and the sub
marine which shoots Its torpedo from
below are much less to be feared than
the schooner that crosses the bari
An optimist always secs the bright
side--of the other fellows troubles.
| Just at the present time no trouble
should be experienced in forming a
com pany of aerial fighters" among
the members of the United States
senate. Most of them seem to be
up in the air. already hardly a
stones throw" from the earth!
| Life Is not measured by years, but
by acts. and no lives longest who does
II ost good.
Yes. Its an III wind that blows nc
one good" The time for throwing
eggs at a public speaker has passed
No one short of a millionaire could
possibly afford such luxury.
We understand that one criticism
being ma 1e by our ba mixer friends OF
the beautiful new coins now being
put out by Uncle Sam, Is that it Il
hard to keep Thorn I'm place. Bless
your heart. we have always had that
troubles, regardless of the newness
thereof.
4 Amman was recently married whose
name was Joy" and as his bride was
the possessor Of many charms, the
wedding was simply proof OF the old
saying that "a thing OF beauty car
be Joy IoreEer!"
Mr.. Roosevelt somehow feels that
there is at present "a great crisis in
the Republican party" But, why
worry? That's been true ever since
HIS return TO the fold.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-24

Our Canadian friends have con-
cluded that the aeroplane which drops
its bomb from above and the sub
marine which shoots its torpedo from
below are much less to be feared thar
the schooner that crosses the bari
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-24

Whats In a manner" A good deal
sometimes. A baby in Georgia, named
after Roosevelt. began talking when
IL was Ave months old!
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-24

An optimist always secs the bright
side--of the other fellows troubles.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-24
LITTLE CHANGE

Continued From First Psge.)
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-24

which the government has taken TO
cooperate with the farmers I'm their
task Of feeding the world at war Ag-
riculture In this country without such
assistance az is given by the govern
ment. would be in a most critical stu
atom. The shortage of farm labor.
The shortage OF seed. the difficulty of
obtaining reasonable credit and the
constantly increasing cost OF every
thing the farmer has 30 buy, make his
problem exceedingly serious Realiz-
ing this. the government has under
taken 70 help the farmer In every way
rogsfoleg 20 that the food production
Of 1913 will AT least equal and posi-
bly, rurpsss that OF the year just ended
For the world Is going to need every
rrouthful Of food that can possibly be
produced on the farms and in the gar.
dene of the United States.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-24

Amman was recently married whose
name was Joy" and as his bride was
the possessor Of many charms, the
wedding was simply proof OF the old
saying that "a thing OF beauty can
be Joy forever"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-24
COMPULSORY EDUCATION

fContinued from F'lrst PAGE
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-24

Mr. Roosevelt somehow feels that
there is at present "a great crisis in
the Republican party" But, why
worry? That's been true ever since
HIS return TO the fold.
@. W. K
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1918-08-15
B. G. Smith, Clerks.

B. G. Smith, Clerks.
Ward 6, Precinct /, Enon-R. E.
Magee, E. L. Corkern, NJ. Q. Syl-
vest, Commissioners; S. ]. Glaze, G..
w. knight, Clerks.
Ward 6, Precinct 2, Isabel-P. A.
Scarborough, Fred Magee, j. R.
Schilling, Commissioners; J. B. Ma
gee, Pink Parker, Clerks.
Ward z, Precinct /, Angie-De-
Wit Boyles,, F. P. Sones, DR.. w. w.
Warner, Commissioners; ]. w. Ford,
]. M. Grain, Clerks.
Ward 7, Precinct 2, Popeville--
Wilbur Branch, Walter Thomas. L.
L. Shilling, Commissioners; Lueious
Grain, j. N. Tynes, Clerks.
Ward 8, Precinct /, Hackley-W.
E. Biekham, C. C. Fortenberry, Louis
Mcmillan, Commissioners; D. L. Bre-
land, Billie Grain, Clerks.
Ward s, Precinct 2, Warnerton-
j. J. Warner, w. w. jenkins, Billie
Warren, Commissions; Glenn Pearce,
Ben Smith, Clerks.
Ward 8, Precinct /, Stafford's Old
Mill-Geo. Stafford, Calvin Sylvest,
Bill Magee, Commissioners; Jesse
Magee, N. E. McElveer, Clerks.
The Police Jury of Washington
Parish viii meet in open session at
the Court House in Franklinton, La,
on the 30th day Of August, 1918.
at ten o'clock A. NJ. and then and
there will proceed to open the ballot
boxes used at the said election, and
count the ballots in number and
amount, cast at the said election, ex-
anime and canvass the returns, de-
clare the result of said election, and
make and file and record a process
verbal thereof.
Dated July 5, 1918.
Attest: J.R. LESLIE.
w. E. BANNISTER, Chairman:
Secretary.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1918-08-15
Signature Of Voter.
Notice to Voters.

Notsce TO voters.
To vote in favor of the proposition
submitted upon this ballot, place a
cross (x) mark in the square after
the word yes; to vote against such
proposition, place a similar mark
after the word "No."
Said special election will be held
on. the 9th day of August, 1918,
between the hours of seven o'clock
A. M. and FIVE o'clock P. NJ. at the
regular polling places in said Parish
and Road District, and the following
persons have been appointed and en-
powered to act as commissioners and
clerks at said election:
Ward 1, Precinct /, Bell Mill
w. w. Walters, Seymour Brumfeld,
H. B. Crow, Commissioners; Nc
Cauley Stafford, John L. Smith,
Clerks.
Ward 2, Precinct 1, Mt. Hernion-
G. L. Brumfield, D. D. VarnadO, W..
T. Dixon, Commissioners; o. E.
Brock, w. T. OFT, Clerks.
Ward 8, Precinct /, Franklinton-
]. P. Wood, A. C. Pool, A. j. Seal,
Commissioners; W. Y. Wood, R. H.
Bateman, ClerlCs.
Ward 4, Precinct Nv. C. Fland-
ers, Chas. Petrie, H. E. Roster, Com
nnissioners; ]. B. Lindsey, A. N.
Dobbs, Clerks.
Ward A. DriscolI, D. E. Magee,
.R. Blanchard, Commissioners; D..
Seldner, o. j. Richard, Clerks.
Ward IA. M.Cesario, Jno. Nc
Neese, Geo. Gibson, Commissioners;
~. C. Mills, 2. Davis. Clerks.
Ward 1, Precinct 4-F. C. Seals.
r. j. Foret, Commissioners; Jno.
Strugg. Paul Levert, Clerks.
Ward 1, Preeiact, Rio-B. J. will
liams, G. A. Mathews, ]. F. Frazier,
Commissioners; /. P. Pierce, ]. ].
Waller, Clerks.
Ward 5. Precinct 1, Varnado
Chas Williams, J. D. Pittman, ]. W.
Commissioners; j. F. Willis,
Il, Clerks.
Precinct 2, Sheridan
Austin Grain, Dan Schil-
nissioners: NJ 7, Knight
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1918-08-15

the word "yes"; to vote against
tax, place similar mark after
word "No,"
For the Issuance of Bonds
To incur debt and issue
bonds Of the Parish Of
Washington, La, Road Dis YE
triet No. 1, to the amount
of $500, 100000, to run 25
years, payable serially, as -
shall be prescribed by the
Police Jury under the N
statutes relating thereto,
bearing interest at the rate
of five (5l per centum per
annum, payable semi-an-
nually, for the purpose of
constructing a system Of
public roads and the bridges
thereon within said Road
District No /, the title to
which shall vest in the said
Parish.
Taxable valuation $ $3.50