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The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-12-31

IfhlIr Smith. I4Z u
FOR SALE-A light two horse OF n
heavy one horse traverse sled. In
ouire at this office. 148 If
FOR SALE-Two fox hounds, black
and tan. Tel. 356. lat If
FOR SALE-Sccond hand sleigh in
goe 4 addition. George Ranney, 112
Portland street, st. Johnsbury.
157-1w+
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-12-31
LOST

LOST Large handsome black cat,
with white spot on neck. Answers to
name of Buddie Richards, Suitable
reward. Tel. 217-2. Newport, Vt,
1885,
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-12-31

FOR SALE-Soft wood slabs, A #. or
16 in, delivered at your door for 81
for solid cord. Albert Daniels. Tel.
34-13, West Danville. 100tf
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-16
HALF-B|LL|0N DOLLARS
SOUGHT FOR RAILROADS
Hines VIII Ask Congress for Re-
volving Fund From Which
to Make Loans.
ROADS Will PAY @ PER GENT
Money Appropriated for Purpose
Last Year Has Already Been Near
ly All Expended for Permanent I'M
provements and Equipment.
IBy Associated pre..1

tBy Associated Press.1
WASHINGTON, January 15.--Anothcr
appropriation OF $5Oo.O0O.0o0. or moro
will BIO asked Of Congress soon by Di.
administration revolving fund, to DO
used mainly in extending loans to rail-
roads to cover the extensive program
which more than $1,000 O0o, 900 prob.
ably will be spent this year More Of
the s5oo.oo0.oo0 originally appropriated
financing improvements or purchase Of
equipment last year. Loans GENERALLY
arc to be made at per cent and will
be repaid TO the government.
Mr.. Hines in a statement to-day.
said that the railroad administrations
function OF financing necessary inn
FUNCTION Of tho current operation Of
railroads, lis the reason which will re-
cure IN early request for a largo APP
proprias,t ,H He explained that capital
1919 for extensions Of lines. new build
ings; bridges cars, locomotives and
sSont are saso
600; 900 estimated as necessary in 1919.
and Sl'22I. 100000 authorized for 1918.
or the authorized capital expenditures
actually used. and s6S9.000.000 re-
manned to be spent in 1919. This means
that the railroad administrations pro-
termcnts In 1919 calls for outlay of
sl.o39o00.o00. or three times as much
as was spent by all railroads annually
for several years before the war.
In view OF the approaching fifth Lib
erty loan campaign, officials believe
railroads would have considcrublc dir
hculty floating publicly sufficient
securities to pay for improvements
which the roads and the railroad adj
ministratfon consider advisa BILE TO bring
the lines up to high state OF ef-
hciency. For this reason, Director
General Hines advocates continuance
OF the policy OF government assistance
regardless OF whether Congress ex-
tends the period of Federal control.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-16
Annual Meeting saturday.

The annual meeting OF the Common
wealth Club Will be held at the club
house next Saturday night at $3.50
o'clock. Refreshment VIII be served.
Egbcrt G. Leigh. Jr. is the president
of the organizations; Il. q. Rennoids.
vice-president: l.. d. Aylet. secretary.
and II. b. Palmer. treasurer. The term
of the following members of the board
OF governors Will expire on the day
OF the meeting: julien IT. Hill. Egbert
@. Leigh. Jr., Leigh r. Page and w. p.
Wood. John c. White has been named
TO succeed F. S. Campbcil: Waller Hol-
lnday 10 succeed w. p. Taylor and H.
S. Mclean 10 succeed Il. II. Grundy.
Terms OF these and others will expire
at the end of one end two Nears
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-16
BILLY SUNDAY WILL AID
IN RELIEF CAMPAIGN
His wife Also VIII Oner support q,
Drive TO Relieve Starving n
Women In Ear East,

Billy Sunday is going to bat for tho
Arm .nian ard Syrian relief campaign
IN Richmond Just as soon as certain
been preached. Both tho evangelist
and his wife, ma" Sunday. are strong
iu their support Of the drive for tho
relief OF starving women and children
in the Near East, and they are going
to help this city raise it's Quota OF $o2,.
600. That is the word that Billy passed
down to Chairman Il. NJ. ,Crutchfeid
yesterday.
Not only Is he going to do his bit"
and 1t is going to be more than n
''bit'--in this city. but he is also going
to Petersburg next Tuesday for the
Armenian relief committee and help
quota. Billy has worked for the Ar
helped raise 100000 for them
In the meantime. however. excellent
progress is being made here in the
drive. numerous contributions being
received yesterday as a result of the
vigorous canvass made by life insur-
Harold Bloomberg, president of the
Richmond Rotary Club: has addressed
a letter to every member OF that or
ganizat!on, calling for volunteer work
ers who Will devote ono day OF their
time to the drive.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-16
EBERT SAYS GERMANY
WILL YIELD NO MORE
Chancellor VIII Rely Upon President
WILSON'S Fourteen Points TO
Save Fathcrinnu.
(By = Special Correspondence OF th
london DnilY ESpresal

(By = Special Correspondent Of tho
London Daily Expressly
BERLIN, January 15.-"Our hands
are now FREQ to take up tho great task
upon tho accomplishment OF which tho
fate Of the young German republic de-
pends," said Frederick Ebert, the Ger
man Chancellor, to me.
Hi, statement comes at the end Of a
weeks terrific struggle, marked by in
describable bloodshed, in which the
Ebert recommendation the way It
looks at least--stood the acid test. DR..
Ebert continued:
by our ACCEPTANCE OF President
succumbed to. painful decisions re-
What has been lost BY those decisions
kniserism. But beyond these losses the
German republic cannot and will not
consent to further diminution of our
national entity.
1--WE. therefore, must endeavor to
fend of any prejudicial actions az
fecting tho final peace treaty actions
such as the Poles are attempting
against u.s. We must maintai IN the
Wilsonian basis at all costs In tho
peacs conference.
There Is no doubt that the over
whclming majority OF the German peo-
pie stand behind the present govern
mont, and this government means to
Its uttermost to maintain Itself, within
and without, and to suppress intercine
strife, which in the present clrcum-
stance Is simply suicidal.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-16
MORE THAN 5000 MEN
ON RETURNING VESSELS
Five Transports, With Soldiers From
Many States. Start for This
Country.
{ By Associated Press. ]

WASHINGTON, january 15.- De-
parture from France OF five more
transports, carrying, total OF about
zoo officers and 5000 men OF tho army
and navy, was announced to-day by
the War Department.. Most Of the
returning troops are on the George
Washington, which is due at New York
January 90.
Units on this steamer include Com
panies !. II, l. and NJ of the Third Bat
talon. Forty-ninth Infantry Regiment.
which was attached to the Eighty
third Division as replacement regi-
ment. There also are the One Hun
dred and sixty..s;Sth Infantry Brigade
headquarters. 119 casual officers and
about 500 sick and wounded officers
and men. l.. addition. the vessel car
ries $50 enlisted men OF the navy.
The French liner Chicago, due at
New York January 90. has the Eight
Hundred and Fourteenth Pioneer In
fantry. fourteen casual officers and
casual companies from New York, Ohio
and Maryland.
Only few casuals are aboard the
other three vessels. the Felix Taussig,
duo at Philadelphia January 80; the
Lake Yelverton. duo at New York
January 81. and the Galcsburg. also
bound for New York.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-16
FOUR COLORED BISHOPS
ATTEND LOCAL SERVICES
Members OF Hood Temple African
Methodist Episcopal Zion Church
Are Holding Series

Last night was Baptist night at
the series OF Jubilee and thanksgiv-
ing services now being held at the
new Hood Temple. African Methods:
Episcopal Zion Church. which. was
formerly the Clay Street Methodist
Episcopal Church. The. meeting was
in charge OF the colorcd Baptist
churches of the city. who are aid
ing the congregation in raising its
mortgage fund;
service this evening with an address
by Rev. Or, j. w. Wood. of Indiana
polls. Other speakers will be Henri
eta Peters, n missionary In Africa. and
Lillian Tshabalala, n Zulu.
The meetings being held at the new
church have attracted the largest gath
crins OF colorcd Methodist church Of
ficials ever In Richmond at ono time.
Among those who have 80 far at
tended have been Bishop George L
Blackwell. of Philadelphia. who is In
charge OF the services. assisted by the
pastor. Rev. DR.. p r. Flack; Bishops
J. L. Caldwell. Of Philadelphia: Bishop
w. l.. Leo. Of New York. and Bishop
George c. Clements. OF Louisville, Ky.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-16
nYINIATURE AL,MANAc
MAY RENEW GREAT WAR
AT ANY MINUTE NOW
such is View Expressed by Central
News because OF Conditions
Existing In Germany.

y LONDON January 15.-Tho Central
NewS declares that AS 4 result of tho
allied. discussions In Paris the whois
aspect OF disqualification has undergone
a sudden and vital change. this being
shown in the drastic conditions de.
manded of Germany for renewal Of
the armistice.
"on authority Of an unimpeachable
character" says the Central News. sit
can be stated that situation exists
in Europe under which war may break
out again At any moment. The allied
war council has arrived at deciSion
which means that tho British people
have mistaken tho appearance of peace
for reality This decision means that
tho new British ministry must re-
wise the whole scheme Of army do
mobilization.
The decision Is that Great Britain,
in proportion to it's military strength.
must maintain an army of occupation
on the Rhine for many months. II the
rapid increase In rehabilitation re-
Gently announced were continued there
would in 4 few months be no army in
France to undertake. the obligations
which, by common decision OF the al
lies, have been placed upon British
shoulders"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-16
MORE COUNTY RECORDS
DEPOSITED IN LIBRARY
Clerk OF Henrico Court Place, poeu-
ments In State Institution for
Safe KeepfnE.

More records were transferred yes
terday from the Henrico County Court
house to the State Library under the
terms Of tho act passed by the last
General Assembly. Samuel P. waddill.
this time manuscript book and y
bundle OF miscellaneous manuscripts
Under tn terms of the act all local
records may be deposited In the State
Library for preservation, provided they
are not In current use. Not only is no
fee required Of cities and counties TAX
ing advantage of the Anderson act,
but DR.. II. r. McIlwaiRe, State Librar-
ian. is anxious for persons to take
advantage OF the privilege of finding
The law allows the library to charge
its usual fees for making copies from
such manuscripts or records if they
are to be certified by the librarian.
Such copies shall have the same form
and effect as If made by the officer.
board or commission, having original
charge Of the records t.t 81 49,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-16
To-Day and Tonight
in Richmond

BILLY Sunday on "Thc Revival at
Pentecost" mt z. md on alone" mt
1880, City Auditorium.
Miss Grace Sake. Bible .tudy
leader of Sunday party, speaks mt
Highland Park Methodist Church
mt ).
Conference OF Virginia War His
tory CoInmlssion, Governors omce.
state Capitol, at IL.
Meeting OF council girls OF Sum
dny campaign at Grace Covenant
Presbyterian Church, Qt30. Talk by
Mrs. William Asher, leader of work
for business women and girls.
Xekc Smith wrcstIes Leo Hnynt,
Central Athletic School, at $40.
Virginia ice Manufacturers, Aaso-
citation meets NJ Jefferson Hotel mt
1890 and ESQ. Mayor Ainsiie
spenlks mt morning session.
Meeting OF Richmond Amntcur
Athletic Federation, McGiIps Cath
Ollie Union, mt $3.50.
Weekly dance, Loyal Order of
hoosc, Moose Home, mt S,J0.
Virginia Good tands Association,
scssions Mt 10 and =. Murphy's Hotel.
Academy OF Music-Dnrk.
Lyric-yaudevilIc and pictures,
$3.50, . $50 and 0.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-16
RELEASE SHIPS MARCH l.
Right of Regulation by British Cow
eminent VIII Not BE Exercised
After Tint Date. -.

LONDON. January 1.-THE shipping
controller announced to-day that Brit
after March 1 at ports OF delivery In
United Kingdom or, in exceptional
cases. at ports abroad. will be released
they are required for government pur-
poses, or IL they arc ships to which
special conditions apply.
With view to safeguarding the es-
sential imports and exports of the
United Kingdom and the allies, II Is
explained. 1t will be necessary for some
time to maintain a system OF direction
as to the employment and. limitation
OF freight rates for essential commodi-
ties.
The notice does not apply to ships
wholly engaged in the naval and Mill
tary services.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-16
BACK HURT So |
COULD NOT LIFT
EVEN ) POUNDS
Roanoke Bridge Worker Says
"When / STOPPED / Felt AS
II Would Fall On
My Face"
HOW HE DISCOVERED
RELIEF

My back hurt me SO I could not
lift five pounds, and when / stopped
over l felt as IL / would fall on my
face" This is the way Mr.. ]. r. Web
ster. tho well-kno~n employe of the
Virginia Bridge Works, and who resides
at 90 Fazell Avenue, Roanoke, de-
scribes some Of the symptoms of bad
case Of kidney disorder of which no
recently was the victim. Continuing,
he says: II had bad pains In tho back
and was troubled constantly by dizzy
spells. Nothing seemed TO help my
case until one day friend told me
about Dreco. the new herb medicine,
and what 1t was doing for other people
1 knew who suffered with their kid
neys. So i decided to give Dreco a
chance to cure me. took two bottles,
and now my back Is well and haven't
to discontinue, so / am getting three
moro bottles Just to make sure the
pains won't come back"
Thousands Of people have kidney
trouble and don't know 1t. At the very
first Sign Of back pains. side aches,
bladder pains and similar unmistake-
able disorders prompt action should be
taken. But It's mistake TO dose the
stomach with harmful mineral salts
and dangerous metallic drugs when
tho kidneys are crying out for an easy,
natural corrective. Just try Dreco FOR
a LOW adyS anu see no" QUICKLY, SAFE.
ly and surely 1t works to drive all
poisonsous matter from the system.
tones and strengthens the kidneys and
wipes out all pains and aches.
Hundreds OF other people who once
suffered. have taken Dreco and are
now among It's firmest supporters. They
are people who live right here in this
section. too. People you may see any
day on the streets, In the Offices shops
and factories. The newspa pers are
printing stories such as these regu.
larly and there is no reason why every
sufferer should not know ali about
Dreco and the wonderful results It is
accomplishing.
Dreco Is now dispensed by leading
druggists everywhere, and Is partlou-
larly recommended In Richmond bv
Tragic Drug Co.. 817 East Broad
Street; Grant Drug Co., Broad and
Seventh and Main and Twelfth Streets:
Chelf Drug Co., Broad and Harrison
Streets. Petersburg, 10. A. Morrison.
ADV.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-16
INDICT FEDERAL SLEUTH
ON CHARGE OF MURDER
His Chief Claims Shooting Was Ae-
cidentnl, and Went on as Smith
Approached still.

ROANOKE, VA. January 15.-United
States Deputy Marshal Luther Smith.
who shot and killed wilburt Nowlin
while rading still in Patrick Coun-
ty last Sunday morning. was indicted
for murder by grand jury at Stuart
yesterday, and Judge Hughes DilIa ri
liked his bond at $4,000. which was
promptly given. II is understood that
an EFFORT Will be made to remove the
case TO Federal court, in as much as
the killing occurred while Smith was
IN the performance OF his duty as a
government officer. Smith has a rec
ord OF 'thirty-two stills to his credit
since the first of December
The killing Is said by Chief Revenue
accidental. as the gun was caused TO
discharge by Smiths stepping into a
MOLE while advancing toward the Ave
Soout the stlil no had been watching
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-16
RICHMOND MEN RELEASED
FROM GERMAN PRISONS
Walter u. Harvey md Dan VI. Mcclure
Are Returned TO Army
Ranks.

Names OF two Richmond men arc In :
cluded In tho list OF American soldiers
recently released from German prison
camps given out yesterday by the
War Department. The Richmonders
Walter D. Harvey. s15 North Twenty
seventh Street.
Dan n. Mcclure tno street address
glrtn).
McGuire's name is not in tho city
directory. while Harvey was an eX-
press messenger before entering scrv-
ice. Other Nirrinians and North Car
olinian8 reported as returned 10 the
American lines arc:
Jonah r. Wood. Sandy Ridge. y. c.
William Il. Perry. East Durham,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-16
OFFICIAL PRESS BUREAU
TO GIVE. PEACE. NEWS
English Text Is Adopted by British and American Dele
cations for Joint Communique to Be
Issued Every Day.

States, the British empire, France.
Italy and japan should be represent d
by five delegates apiece. The British
dominions and India, besides. shall be
represented as follows: two delegates
respectively for Australia. Canada,
South Africa and India, including the
native states. and one delegate for New
Zealand.
Brazil will have three delegates.
Belgium, China. Greece, Poland. Portu-
mania and Serbia will have two dole
gates apiece; Siam one delegate and
Cuba. Guatemala. Haiti Honduras, LIZ
IBERIA, Nicaragua and Panama one dele
agate apiece
Montenegro will hive one delegate,
but tho rules concerning tho desiEna- :
ton OF this delegate shall not be
fixed until tho moment when the polit-
ical situation in this country shall
have been cleared up.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-16
PRINCESS CHARLOTTE TAKES
THRONE OF LUXEMBOURG
Her Sister. Marie Adelaide. Ar,dicntcs
and Deputies Approve
Succcssion.
fBy AssocIatcd 1,,c,,

PARIS, January l5.--Thc govern
ment of Luxembourg. In an official
note to-day, informed the French gov
eminent OF the succession to the
throne of Princess Charlotte hdeI-
gondc. in place OF Grand Duchess
Princess Charlotte took the oath as
grand duchess this afternoon before
the Chamber Of Deputies of Luxem-
bourg. which previously had approved
her succession.
The new Grand Duchess Charlotte Is
the eldest OF the FIVE sisters Of former
was born January 20. 1896. and is
eighteen months younger than the
former grand duchess.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-16

Y. Indiana Iowa, Kansas. Kentucky,
4ouiBlana. Maine. Maryland Massa.
sGShusettE Michigan. Mississippi. Mon
$SSf.na New Hanpshire. North Dakota
S$on. South Carolina, South Oak ots.
Texas. Utah. Virginia,
and West Virginia.
Sxs,EARLY ACTION FROM
SEVERAL WESTERN STATES
c.: western States whose legislatures
are In session, but which have not
yet ratified tho amendment follow:
s New Mexico. Wyoming. Mime
Il sofa. Wisconsin. Nebraska and Mis-
souri,. The amendment will be SUBJ
united to all OF them. and Nevada,
= where the legislature meets next Mon
day: The Wisconsin Senate has already
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-16
CANDIDATES ARE ACTIVE
Men Seeking PInce of Cnrter Glass Tell
Constituents Where They Stand
on Leading Issues.

Politics in tho Sixth Congressional
District is now booming. and three cSn-
didates--John p. Woods and John NJ.
Hart, of Roanoke, and j. Thompson
Brown, of Bedford-are actively cam
paigning for the seat hold in Congress
by Carter Glass. now Secretary OF the
Treasury. Woods and Hart have de-
roads to the government. but Brown
favors the McAdoo plan OF control and
operation. Much interest has been
aroused by the fact that Melroso Lodge
International Association Of Ma
chnists. OF Roanoke, has Endorsed the
candidacy Of tho BEDFORD City man
over that Of tho Roanoke aspirants.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-16
QUICK RELIEF
FROM CONSTIPATION
Get Dr.. Edwards Olive Tablets

That is the joyful cry Of Thousands
eincc Dr.. Edwards produced Olive Tablets
the substitute for calomei.
Dr.. Edwards, practidng physician fos
II years and calomcl,s old.time enemy
discovered the formula for Olive Tablets
while treating patients for chronic CON,
stipation and torpid livers.
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets do not
contain calomel. but healing, soothing
vegetable laxative.
No gripping Is the '7seynoten OF thesa
little sugar.coated, olive-coIored tablets.
They cause the bowels and liver 20 act
normally. They never force them ca
unnatural action. ~
L you have dark brown mouth" now
and then - bad breath - dull, tired
feelfng-sick headache-torpid liver and
are constipated, you'll find quick. aura and
only pleasant results from one or two In.
tie DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets at bedtime.
Thousands take one or two every nicht
ust to keep right. Try them. l0o and
CSC per box All druggists.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-16
YOUTH KILLED By STREET CAR
Ten-Year-oId Robert Henry tinrnett
Run Down at Hull md Sixteenth
Streets.

Ten-year- old Robert Henry Garnett
ran from behind a wagon into the way
OF Hull Street car at Hull and Six
tenth Streets yesterday afternoon and
was instantly killed. The accident
took place at 500 o'clock as the lad
was returning from school.
HIS body was almost entirely cut in
twain by the street car wheels. Il. F..
Smith, who was In charge OF the car,
was arrested. but released on bail,
ner's findings.
The victim was the son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. r. e. Garnett. 2iS East Eighth
Street.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-16

Mothers who buy our
Wash Suits now will save
about 35% on present day
production prices.
Beautiful models and pat
terms at SIPS up.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-16
RESPONSIBILITY NOT FIXED
Result of Inquiry Into New York Gen.
trai Wreck Not An
nOuuced.
INV AssocIaied press 1

SYRACUSE, n. Y. January 15.--with
the exception Of careful inspection
OF the automatic signal system at
South Byron Tomorrow by officials of
the Interstate Commerce Commission,
tho inquiry by Federal, state and rail
road administration representatives
into the disaster there on Sunday
morning, when. twenty-five persons
were killed, ended to-day without de-
cision as to the responsibility for the
wreck.
It will be several days. the railroad
authorities say, before they will be
able to announce their decision as to
the cause OF the wreck.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-16
MAY SEEK INJUNCrIoNs
v IN SEVERAL STATES
tBy Associated Press.

SAN FRANCISCO. January 15.-Fol-
! lowing the obtaining here yesterday
OF an order temporarily restraining
governor William d. Stephens from
signing ratification Of the Federal pro-
Addition constitutional amendment, It
s'Was indicated to-day that similar &C
I Sion may .be taken in certain other
states. 1t was said at the office of tho
California Grape-Growcrs' Association
that such action Is possible in twelve
Other States.
The States. according to the associa-
ton, are: Arkansas, Colorado, Maine,
Nevada. New Mexico Oklahoma, Or
egon. Ohio. Utah, Washington, Mis-
souri, and Nebraska.
In those States. II was said, all legis-
lative actions can be under the law re-
ferred to the people and that in many
ipf them the people have sixty days in
(which to take referendum.