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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-12
THREE NEW CHURCHES AT
sCHOOLFTELD. A MODEL TOWN

Danviile Va. Jan. ii.--rArgeiy
through the generosity and co-opera-
ton of the Riverside and Dan River
Cotton NH corporation, three hand
some new churches are being built at
Schoolfield at total cost of about
$4,000, all of which Will be COM
pleted before many months. The
Methodist church. which Is costing
$4,000, and the Presbyterian church
costing $4,000, are both almost com
pleted and viii be occupied in about
two months time.
The Schoolfield Baptist church
which is now being built, is 10 cost
$4,000 and is to be ready I'm four
months time. The present church
building is to be moved bodily back
and to be used as a Sunday scnool
room communicating with the new
handsome structure which is to be
put up. The church will be OF frame
construction and will measure SIS by
SIS feet Bryant Heard. who has
drawn the plans of all three of these
churches said that the Baptist church
would be a thorough. modern and
slightly building. TO be handsomely fur.
nished throughout when completed
The cotton mill company lis said to
have made generous offers to the three
denominations. these making it pos
sible to erect these large and modern
sacred edifces.
II is reliably reported that SPLEEN
did woman's dormitory TO cost at least
$4,000 Is to be erected at School
field in the near future as was into
mated several months ago.
When this is completed Schoolfieid
will rank as one of the finest model
mill communities in the country.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-12
SLAYER OF BROTHER-IN-LAW
ADMITTED TO BAH,

Portsmouth, Va, Jan. 11---Charles
wv. Hogue. of 507 North street, who
surrendered himself to the police
early yesterday morning after mortal
" stabbing his brothep-in-l law, Rich
ard p. Beaton In the dining room or
his home, was yesterday admitted To
bail in the police court In the sum
of s2,500 for his appearance on Janu-
airy 10. John c. Niemeyer furnished
surety for him.
The coroner's jury impaneied to In
vestigate Beaton's death viewed the
body in Flynn & O'Connor's under
taking establishment yesterday and
adjourned to assemble again next
Wednesday afternoon to take testi-
mony in connection with the death.
1t appears that the police were in
structed Wednesday night TO take
Beaton into custody, such request
having been made 10 them, II seems
that he returned to his home shortly
be fore midnight under the impression
that ii was Hogue who had asked the
police 10 have him arrested Hogue
declares that Reaten menaced him
" it'll bottle. and he picked up a dag
ger. wooden handled weapon, with
blade s. bout seven inches long.
Hogue stabbed his brother-in- law
twice with it. and Beaton fell to the
cor of the dining room, expiring in a
short time.
Hogue is we'll known and popular.
and has always been held in high re
gard by those who knew him.
The dead man, besides his parents.
Captain and Mrs. J. w, Beaton, is
survived by his sister, Mrs. Hogue. a
widow and q son, and a brother, John
". Beaton, Jr.. A national bank ex-
aminer with headquarters in New
| York.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-12
COLONEL 5. s. BROOKE
DEAD IN ROANOKE

Roanoke, Va, Jan. 11.--Roanoke
city and the state of Virginia lost va
distinguished citizen Thursday norm
ing when Colonel s.. s. Brooke, for
thirty-one years the capable clerk of
the courts of that city. passed away
at his home, 1874 Franklin road, at
8 o'clock. Colonel Brooke, who had
been far from well for several months,
was the victim about four weeks ago
of severe cold which confined him
TO- his home, and later developed into
an acute case of Bright's disease which
was the immediate cause of his death.
Born in Stafford county, Va, No
.ysmber 10, 1871. the son of Samuel
.selden and Angelina Brooke, Samuel
.Selden Brooke, Jr., was still young
man in his teens when the War Be-
tween the States began. He enlisted
in the Stafford guards. which sprang
to arms Immediately after the John
Brown raid, and later became Com
pany I, Forty-seventh Virginia infan-
try. In April, 1888, he was elected
captain of the company, which about
that time was assigned to the First
brigade of A. p. Hill's. division, and
later served under Stonewall jackson.
His record was a brilliant one which
has since been frequently reflected in
the aignai honors bestowed upon him
by the Confederate veterans of Vir-
Sinia and of the South.
Returning to his native county, he
remained there some time. later prac-
tictng law In Fredericksburg. In 1882
the growing town Of Big Lick attract
ed his attention, and be became one
of the real pioneers OF Roanoke.
Hts first service was in the publ
cation OF a newspaper-''The Leader
I'm which he was associated with
Colonel J. RI. Dunstan, who was after
wards elected the first mayor of Ros-
scke Colonel Brooke continued his
newspaper work until 1885. when he
was appointed clerk of the Hustings
court. He was at the time Of his
death a. director of the chamber of
commerce.
In 1859 he organized the Roanoke
Light infantry. and was elected It's
FIRST captain. Later he was elected
lieutenant colonel of the Second Fir-
iSiaia regiment of infantry. In 1891
he was instrumental In the formation
of the William Watts camp of Con-
federRte Veterans here. and was its
first commander. IN 1908 he served
az grand commander of ths Virginia
division, and for the past three years
had been reelected brigadier general
OF the Second division.
In 1872 Colonel Brooke vas mar
risd to Miss Bette Lewis Young. of
fredericksburg. Va. who died March
Is. 1901. Four children, 8. s. Brooke,
Jr, II. s. Brooke. Mrs. Joseph r. Hun
ter and Mrs, .. r. Sanders. all OF Roa-
noAc. survive him.
Colonel Brooke was a member of
ST, Johns Episcopal church. Frater-
naiiy he was .semher OF the Ma
sonic order. /. O. @ r. knights of
I'yihlas. Red Men. Elks. Eagles, An
efent Order Knights OF the Mystic
Chain, Junior Order OF Mechanics.
and the Woodmen Of the World. He
was Also "A member of the Society of
the Cincinnati. the Shenandoah cluh.
the Country club and the state Clerks
association.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-12
MAN IN SHIP YARD r.
FIRED ON By NAVAL GUARD

Norfolk, Va. Jan. 11,--Considerab BILE
excitement was created in the neigh
borhood of the Norfolk Shtpbuilding
and Dry Dock conpany's plant at 4s6-
SIS Argyle street, last night about 10
o'clock. when a member of the naval
guard posted on the wards fired sew
eraf times at man seen skulking
around one OF the buildings The man
disappeared somewhere In the yards
and II could not be learned whether
he had been hit. but the guard was
maintaining a close lookout early this
morning IN the belief that he WAS still
somsvhere on the property
A naval guard was stationed around
tha plant some time ago, but was re-
gently withdrawn. Wednesday night
II was resumed, and last night the
yards were guarded by Gordon Of
hluejackets.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-12
News of the Old Dominion
SEVEN OCEAN STEAMERS
AGROUND IN HAMPTON ROADS

Norfolk, Va, Jan. h.--Seven ocean
going steamers, two big coal baSges
and a tug were reported aground in
Hampton Roads and Chesapeake Bay
last night. Only one ship, the ltal-
ian steamer Glove, was In a damaged
condition. The others are hard
aground but safe.
The shipping condition last night
was the worst In many years ana Is
directly attributable to floating ice,
which In each case drove the ships
off their course or caused them TO
drag their anchors until they went
aground Half a dozen anchors have
been lost and large amount or steel
chain.
The British steamer Sturton Gent
in a call yesterday afternoon at 8
o'clock for help. Owing to govern
ment regulations, the wireless can
not be used within the three mile
limit and the captain OF the SUR
ton came ashore In a small boat. The
vessel is ashore two and one-half
miles southeast OF Thimble Shoals
The Merritt and Chapman. wrecking
tug Rescue went out this morning
at O'Clock to pull the Sturton off,
The italian steamer Glove, with a
cargo of bulk oil, was driven ashore
in Hampton Roads and is damaged
To what extent the damage done
could not be learned last night. The
other ships ashore are: British
steamer Portsea, on Hampton Bar;
the British steamer Crown, of Cor
dova, ashore between the Rip Kaps
and Sewalrs Point: the British
steamer Glen Turret, off Thimbie
Light; the cuban steamer Mazanilio,
off Newport News: the Old Dominion
steamer Princess Anne. ashore on
Craney Island. Also the Plymouth
barges, three and four, the Potter
transportation barges Muscone Tong
and Chemung and the tug John t.
Donahue.
Owing to constant pressure OF ice
the Job of pulling the steamers and
barges off is a difficult one and old
time shipping men declare that such
a condition has not been SEEN in the
harbor more ahan once or twice in
half a century.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-12
LOVELY sPUD Is GIVEN
NICHE IN HALL OF FAME

New York. Jan. 1l.--And now the
lowiy "spud" is TO find itself exalted
to the Hall of Fame. Along with the
other ifnmortals, such as pork. wheat,
beef and sugar, the food admintstra-
ton has decreed that the emerald
green scutcheon shall repose on the
same shelf
Meatless Tuesdays, wheatless Wed
nesdays,' lightless nights, fireless cook
ers and heatless radiators must make
way for the Irish potato. A day IS TO
be set apart in each week when citi-
zens will be expected to buy and eat
an increased amount of potatoes.
The campaign Is the reverse of that
in force in England. where the scare
ity of potatoes has necessitated a ''po-
tatoless day" and the people are urged
to substitute other vegetables.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-12
ADMITS BEING SOCIALIST
OF MOST RADICAL KIND

wrightstown, N. j.. Jam. 11.--Camp
DIX. here, has technical deserter.
hoId-out. ultra-Socialist and passivs
defer of the whole national army.
The congIomeration is personified Ia
one quiet little man. Rudolph J. vrsna.
who has persistently refused to obey
any and all orders.
Although he has tust been savrd
from facing one firing squad and may
go before another. he declined to sign
hts declaration card or prepare for
physical exa animation.
I'm not posing as a martyr" he
replied TO n questioner. I'm not try
ing to get myself into the limeiigfit.
but I am a Socialist OF the most radi-
cal kind--an ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
do not believe In warning on my broth
err. No matter what may occur. I ara
obliged to disobey all military orders"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-12

broken open dried grass. or moss
saturated with oil was found In the
drawers of bureau. The names
were extinguished bv the hremen
with chemicals after doing slight
damage. The prompt and efficient
work OF the firemen was highly COM
phmented yesterday.
Had the IRE gotten from under
control of the f1remen 1t would doubt
less have swept the business district.
for the water supply IL low and due
to the recent zero weather II is prob
able that some OF the waterplugs are
not in working order.
Metz and Brown were not appre-
hended and 1t Is probable that they
have made their escape, as only a
meagre description was obtained of
the man who rented the room.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-12
ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
- OF SHENANDOAH HERALD

Woodstock. Va. Jan. 1.-THE
Shenandoah Herald during the past
week celebrated the Tooth anniver-
sary Of its founding by publishing a
reprint of their original paper. The
Herald Is by u number of years the
oldest paper published In Shenandoah
county.
Captain John Fl. Grabill. who is the
present editor has ben connected with
the paper since 1859. except at one
abort interval. when 1t was owned
ana edited bv the late United States
Senator H. Fl. Riddieberger. Captain
Grabili is Conderate veteran having
served In the Stonewall brigade and
in whites battalion of cavalry.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-12
REV. Pc 2RY MITCHELL
10 BE NAVY CHAPLAIN

AT the monthly business meeting Of
the North Side Baptist church held
Wednesday night. the pastor, Rev.
Perry MITCHELL. presented his reslgna-
ton. to take effect March !. lie was
recently appointed chaplain in the
United t5ates navy and is subject to
immediate call II necessary. Rev. Mr..
Mitchell has been with the North Side
church less than two years, and dur
ing this time has done a great work
in the church. and made host of
friends In the congregation and com
munity. While regretting to lose their
pastor, the church realizes that Mr..
Mitchell is emlnently fitted for the
duties which he Is to perform. and
their best wishes go with him into
his new field OF endeavor.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-12
TO Auction Art Collection.

New York. Jan. ia valuable col
lection of paintings. tapestries and
furniture. the property of Charles
F'rancis Williamson, the connofsseur
and are expert, who lost hts life in
the sinking of the Lusitania, 10 to be
sold here this month at public auc-
ton.
The paintings are mostly of the
early French. ancient Dutch and Ttal-
ian schools. the tapestries are OF the
eighteen century and the furniture
is of Louis XVI period.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-12
Hello Girls ON warpath.

Sandusky. O., Jan. i1.--"Heilo" girls
are talking of refusing TO answer the
question: Time, pfease2" They say
they have been keeping tab on their
calls and have found that they are
considered human clocks between
5000 and 5000 times every twenty
four hourg.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-12
Cons Sell War Stnmns.

Columbus. o., Jan. 1.-THE police
force here has been organized into
an effective selling force to dispose
of war savings stamps and certificates.
They are working under the direction
of the postmaster. One patrolman, Fl.
E. Cation, sold $500 worth OF the
thrift stamps in three hours. The po-
lice staged a cabaret at one of the
local tfeaters to raise cash for war
stamps.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-12
Form BABY Reef CIuh

Carltnvilie. ILL.,, Jan. 11.--Macoupin
county has a Baby Beer dub. It
has fifty members. organized by
Mayor Robert Whiteley, Jr., of this
city. It's purpose is to purchase and
raise calves. The members recently
bought large number OF the anil
mails from the Kansas City stock
yards.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-12

Muskoges. Okla. Jan. Ri. H.
Eddy. seventy-one years old, an en-
bloye Of the Missouri. Oklahoma g.
Gulf railroad here. wants to join the
army 20 bad he has taken the matter
w with ofslcials at Washington. He
VIII esek the aid Of Senator Owen In
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-05-27
Short Snatches
From Everywhere


Setting the clock ahead an hour IS
much simpler than getting up.-Ioledo
Blade.
The only yellow peril we know Of
rs the fellow who won't fight for
America--San Antonio Light.
II looks TO the Columbia 1Iissourian
as If the draft has developed into a
regular gale--kansas City Times
The report that HindenburE was
dead didn't touch off any hysterfcal
grief on this side OF the pond.-Los
Angeles Express
Nearly every day brings US the
cheerful assurance that yesterdays
worst aDprehensions are not realized
Albany Journal
Gen. Eorniloff has been killed
again Someone has remarked that
the former Russian commander is
after PsnchO Villas record--Tucson
star
ImaEinary interview: -Paua's
armies are adding daily 10 our glory.
so why surn a fuss orer the casual
tiesz The kaiser's SIX SOns.-Da1las
News.
Those advertised evening dresses
one-thlrd Off are certainly old fash
toned We have seen them worn like
that for years--1lemphis Commercial
Appeal.
The German report says the British
attack on Leebrugge was a failure,
which is probably the reason Berlin
is removing the admiral in command
Of the port-DetrOit Free Press
The New York juror who admits he
agreed TO a verdict because he was
tired Of being cooped I'D in the jury
room IS more candid than lots Of other
jurors who have done the same thing
Macon Telegraph.
At that, about all good women these
days belong 10 the working class.
There are those who. honor TO them,
work for a living. and there are those,
equal TO honor TO them, who work
for the Red Cross or in some other
war actlvity.-Dallas Times-He rald-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-05-27
4 Narati0e Of EUerydqy 4 fairs
Their Married Life
HeIen's Friends Rouse Warren's ANGER

sponded as enthusiastically as she
could. but as she glanced across at
Warren she noticed that he looked ilL
The fact made her remarks absent
minded, but the girls did not seem TO
notice IT. They exclaimed az the
quality OF the tea. at the excellence
Of the cakes. at Mary's famous rolled
sandwiches, at the tea wagon-at
everything I'm fact-and Of each thing
they spoke with absolute impartiality
and with the same italicized adjec-
tives-
They did not notice Helen's grow
ing anxiety and were apparently hav-
ing too good a time 10 hurry home.
When the clock finally struck o,
Helen. who was almost beside her
SELF gave little sigh OF relief as
they rose 10 go.
Finally Leave.
Why, its late said the pretty
blond girl with an arch glance I'm
Warren's direction, -and I'm sure
we've tired AR. Curtis with our talk
But then she went on with supreme
egotism, no doubt il viii do him good
10 get his mind off himself"
Warren was irritable and cautauk-
erous, although his rising tempera-
ture offered a good excuse Good
Lord what empty headed little fools
aud what an afternoon for a woman
OF YOUR boosted mentality he
snarled.
Helen stung. 10 response at his in
justice. said quickly. Warren. how
unfair you are: it was an uuavoida-
bic visit and one that was unneces-
sary for you TO share "-COpyrigh
1918, International News Service.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-05-27

EFNEAR, ought you to get up:'
y -Su-e. it viii do me good 10
talk and forget my misery"
But Warren, you know you hardly
slept any last night
And ] won't sleep any tonight -
7 don't stir around some this after
noon," returned Warren testify.
Il could have put them Off" Helen
went on. only it seemed so late TO
call up this morning"
Warren was getting into his light
spring suit and was selecting his tie
with careful elaboration Helen
watched him as she began 10 get into
her own clothes. Ii seemed incredi-
bic that he would feel like making
the effort 20 get dressed Last night
he had had quite fever and had been
really ill.,
she followed him out into the living
room and saw him COMFORTABLY set
tied IN the claise Tongue before she
" ent back 20 finish her dressing.
sure you're wen enough to stay out
here. Warren she said finally
Yes; what's the matter with you,
anvWav-don't you want me-
At $50 the door bell rang and
Helen who had been sitting in an
easy chair near Warren, looked up
There they are now. how do you
feel dearr'
"Au right" he returned shortly. and
then Helen went into the hall TO meet
her guests and for a minute there was
confused chatter from the other room
as they removed their wraps When
Helen, followed by the two girls.
came out into the living room. she
said apologetically as Warren strug-
gled TO rise
MY husband had an attack Of grip.
so Pm sure you viii excuse him If
he doesn't get up Don't bother. dear.
she finished. pulling up the comfrter
which had slipped down.
NO indeed. Mr.. Curtis" gurgled
one OF the girls, a little blonde with
her ash brown hair pulled over her
forehead. The other girl was dark
and rather quiet, but both were
hugely interested IN Warren, for
their glances wandered across TO him ]
frequently and Miss Adams. the little {
blonde girl made quite obvious re- ]
marks that we're meant TO include I
him.
Warren Loses Patience.
Tea was brought in and the girls /
chartered necessarily. Helen re-i
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-05-27
Little Interviews
City Has Only One Road East Along the Border For War Use
Every Texan Should Be Proud To Garry Out The Food Rules

OF this country need TO learn more
about patriotism and these community
councils are just what we need.
-Tu tell you the dog population in
III PasO is getting 10 be a nuisance,
said William Hammond "a person
cannot enter some yards but he Is
met by about half dozen dogs. and
many of them Of the ferocious kind.
think il people are bound to have
dogs around them a law should be
Provided allowing only one dog TO the
household. Then, IL they persist an
harboring more. apply the penalty
In many instances families keep more
dogs than they can afford TO feed"
"Now that vacation time is on. and
the end Of the school term near. when
many Of the teachers are planning to
spend the summer out Of the city. we
are having hundreds Of calls daily in
curing about railroad rates. said j.
S MORRISON
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-05-27
HOOUerizing
BY II. DOYLE MURRAY.


Herbert Hoover,
Put one over,
When he said. Lets live on spuds. E"
And tickle our Threats.
With corn and oats,
And wear our last years duds.
Farm like thunder.
Help work a wonder.
And save every grain OF wheat
Eat butter and beans,
And by all means.
Send the boys I'm France the meaf
NOT has he forgotten,
That we need cotton.
For explosives. and - lrr
Wen obey and behd
Make the effort 70
Until We get the kaisers goat
And you lovers. cute.
Must substitute,
Dear, or something else FOR huua
Cut out the sweets,
And lovers feats.
Until we put the Germans on the run,
I would make this longer.
And a whole lot stronger,
And take the time 10 emphasize.
But just like you,
Am an American true.
And must stop and HoOverize
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-05-27
STATE BUYS COAL FOR
YEAR AT S3.85 A TON

Austin, Tex. Nay 27-George Leavy,
state purchasing agent has completed
the purchase Of $4,000 barrels OF fuel
oil paying therefor SLs5 per barrel
delivered. He has also purchased co.
600 tons OF coal and Ignite, the price
being S3.S5 per ton for the coal and
SL42 for the Ignite. These purchases
are for September delivery. This oil
and coal Is for the use Of state elee-
mosynary institutions throughout the
state
With the purchasing Uf these COM
modlues the state purchasing agent
has finished the task Of buying sup
plies for these institutions for the
year. and involves over 50. 00o. 900.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-05-27
Pershing's Tribute To Brave Men

EVERY negro soldiers chest must have expanded inch
two reading Gen Pershings praise in his Off
cial coumunque, of two negro sentres who stood off
German patrol Of 20 by the Of bullets, bayonet
rifle butts and finally "a boO knife" and thus saved large
number Of their comrades from probable capture.
The citation given these black skinned warriors was,
fact the sincere tribute Of soldier to two Others with
out regard for difference rank color The grand
clash at wipes out distinctions anyhow and there
color line. There is only the German line
However, the reference to the boo knife IS somewhat
obscure. It Is likely trench knife such patrols
for quick deadly and silent work To the negro who carved
up German considerably with it. the weapon must have
seemed decidedly help IN time Of trouble mediocre but
passable substitute for the social
If Gen. Pershing has keen eye TO the future, seeing
that thousands OF negro soldiers viii presently take
their place the battle line, he VIII It that these
enes receive decorations for their valOr; luminous
decorations suspended from ribbons Of bright color Do
that and all these other negro troops viii be hard to hold
when they chance to display similar galantry
in action
To Satan: Keep the home fires burning for Wilhelm
Say what you please arPane postage at "a cents an
ounce comes high.
Hoover is some style maker, himself. He's made the
waste lines much lower
Part Of the duty Of those whO can't fight is to keep
the home wheels turning.
The Red Cross sent up the S S. signal and the whole
country rushed to the rescue.
Germany wants Russian food and Russian good VIII and
IS getting little Of one as the other
The new surgical ezpedient Of making javbone out OF
NIB reminds Of what happened to Adam