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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-02-07

Ordinances authorizing the city to
borrow total of $4,000 were intro
duced into the city council Monday
evening, and were well advanced to-
ward passage before they were drop
ped for other matters. The sum nam
ed was made up in three ordinances,
one for 1000 for the purchase of Lard
on Southwest First street, this ordi-
nance being advanced to third read
ing
The second ordinance authorized
the city to make a bond issue of $2l,-
600 for a triple combination motor
pump and hose wagon, and new car
for the fire chief, as well as a street
sweeper for the street department
This ordinance also was advanced &c
third reading.
The third ordinance authorizing the
city to make a temporary loan OF
$4,000 in advance of the regular rev
enue from taxes, was passed under
suspension of the rules.
Delay Planning Commission.
Councilman Z. H. Stegman moved
that the city planning commission OF
dinance, which had been scheduled
for third reading. be tabled for two
weeks. The motion was passed. IL
an interview after the meeting, Mi.
Stegman refused to make any state
ment as to why he requested this de
lay.
The annual report of Reid Memorial
hospital, which showed 1925 patients
discharged during the past year, was
presented through Councilman Wal
terman. The hospital is now stan
dardized institution, the report eA-
planned, and is equipped with clll-
ical laboratory. Establishment of a
historical department within the past
year also was reported.
Alley Lighting
That the chief of police has his trou-
bles was evidenced by the matter OF
alley lighting which came before the
council in the form of "a report from
the police Monday evening. Some time
ago action was started by council TO
determine who is responsible for keep
ing alley lights in repair in the down
town section. 1t was referred to the
! police.
According to the report the proprie.
tors of the stores which originally call
| ed for the nShtS, now refuse 10 pay fOl
| them, each passing the buck" to the
other man by saying he paid for the
| lights last. The report recommended
| that the city pay for the lights.
| Protests from Councilmen Walter
mann and Waidele were forthcoming at
once. Waterman said: Those lights
were installed for the protection of the
merchants. | do not think the city
should furnish globes for these lights
| when current is already being fur
nished free of charge. The lights
cost about 10 cents rer year, and
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-02-07
United Presbyterians Oft
For Meeting at Pittsburgh

Rev and Mrs. w. MCLEAN Work,
of Reid Memorial Presbyterian church
left Monday night for Pittsburgh, TO
attend the meeting of the New World
Movement congress of the United
Presbyterians at the Syria Mosque.
The meetings will start Wednesday
and will continue until Sunday night.
c. Y. Miller, treasurer of Reid Me
mortal Presbyterian church will leave
Tuesday night to the meeting, as a
delegate from the congregation.
Miss Ruth A. Work, sister of Mr.
Work and president of the Womans
General Missionary Society of the
Presbyterians, will be on the program.
Miss Work is from Assiut, Egypt
Mrs. Work was sent TO the congress
by the Ladies Aid and Woman's Mis-
sionary societies of Reid Memorial
church. Mr. Work was sent by the
congregation.
Delegates from Oxford. Ohio, will
leave for Pittsburgh Tuesday night to
attend the meeting. They are as fol
lows: J. Z. Bradford, Mrs. Isabel
Armstrong, Mrs. John Coulter, Edward
w. Stevenson and Rev. and Mrs. S. r.
Jameson.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-02-07
PROTESTS PRESENTED
AGAINST COLORED men
ON FIRE Department

Petitions protesting against the ap-
pointment of colored men on the fire
department were received from Coun-
cilmen Benn, White. and Waidele, by
the city council Monday night
The petitions are in too late, as
the appointments were made this
morning." remarked Mayor Handley.
However, l do not think they would
have made much difference
Too much main street" discussion
and not enough liberty to play cards
on Sundays are the faults of this city
as seen by signers of one petition in
troduced by Councilman Joseph Wal
terman on behalf of his constituents.
The resolution asked that the citizens
be protected from visits of the po-
lice" and that young men be given
liberty to play cards in the stores
until o'clock in the evening on Sun
days, thus keeping them from spread
ing scandalous stories about our young
women on Main street"
Text OF Resolution
The resolution was worded as fol
lows:
BE il resolved that the citizens of
Richmond be protected from the en-
try of the police department into their
homes in search of liquors, provided
said occupants do not have for sale
such liquor, but only for their private
consumption. Many warrants have
been issued by overZealous neighbors
who bear enmity and want to see
their neighbors Inundated.
Furthermore, be it resolved, that
our police department look after the
interests of our citizens only, and not
adjoining territory, which is under su.
pervision of the sheriff and marshal
and only if they fail to do their duty
then to perform it and give reasons
for their actions, also that our young
men be given the liberty to pass their
Sundays playing cards in the stores
until p. m, thus keeping them from
spreading scandalous stories about our
young women on Main street"
Matter Tabled
On motion of Councilman Louis Sal
zarulo, the resolution was tabled. Wal
terman had stated in introducing the
measure that as councilman he was
compelled to follow the desires of hi;
constituents.
Councilman Williams as chairman
of the street and alleys committee, re
ported in favor Of street sweeper
Considerable sentiment favorable Il
this piece of equipment was reported
one councilman stating that a member
of a woman's club had called him VI
to express approval of the purchase.
A brief explanation of the Richmond
Light. Heat and Power company:
plan for refinancing was given by MIN
rod Johnson. The city attorney wa!
instructed to be present at the hear
ing on this matter which is to come
up in Indianapolis soon
A resolution was introduced b!
Councilman Joseph n. Waterman
early in the evening, providing for thu
enforcement by the police of an ordin
ance forcing people to keep their side
walks clear of snow and ice The res
olution was passed.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-02-07
News of the Counties

MILTON, Ind.-The Missionary So
ciety of the Methodist church will
meet Friday evening with Mrs. Harry
Manlove Mrs Templin will be pro
gram leader. The subject will be In
ola, Mrs. Gertrude Manlove will speak
of Islam, Mrs. w. L. Parkins will lead
tn deyotiOns. Mrs. Rose Hoshour Will
sir,r moving picture OF missionary
wOi will be presented. The husbands
OF TN members will be the guests OF
the etening.
The ladies Aid society Of the Chris
tan chUtch will have an all-day quilt
ing Thursday with Mrs. Malinda Bar
ton. \ pot-luck dinner will be served.
The Hubble Trio, the last number
of the high school course of enter
tainments will appear in concert at
Grange hall Thursday evening.
On account of the entertainment
Thursday evening the regular monthly
meeting of the music club will be post
pOned one week until Feb. IS. The
mixed chorus and the ladies' chorus
will meet however Sunday afternoon
Feb. II at $50 at the Methodist
church. A full attendance is desired
The Home club of the eastern neigh
borhood will meet Thursday afternoon
with Mrs. Otto Crownover.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-02-07
FINANCING ORDINANCES ADVANCED TO Third
READING; COUNCIL DISCUSSES ALLEY LIGHTS

think it is a small policy on their
part to refuse to bear this expense.
They should meet the city nan
way said Councilman Waidele.
We'll, we will pass the buck back TO
the police again" said Mayor HandIey
The matter was referred back to the
police department.
The report of Frank Bescher on the
condition of the light plant finances
for the month of January was received
by council. II showed operating IN
come of $44,351. 81; incorporating in
come of 4,803.25, and total income
including all sources of $l2l,f99.41
Operating expenses were given at S42,
909.67, and building and equipment ex
pense at s9,97233. Balance on hand in
general fund, s65.S67.47; sinking fund
S10,295.2 %
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-02-07
Strangers limited to
Attend Church Meeting

All strangers in the city are invited
10 attend the meeting of the Get-to-
gether club. at the Reid Memorial
church Tuesday night at 1870 o'clock.
This club is formed by strangers in
the city and now has close TO 100
members.
This is not a club formed by the
church. but one formed by the strang-
ers in the city and through the court
esy of the congregation of the Reid
church. are using their lecture room
for a meeting place. Persons are
urged to use the A street entrance.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-02-07
ARRANGE LEONARD MATCH

NEW YORK, Feb. Benny Leon.
ard, worlds lightweight boxing cham
pion, may be matched with Jack Brit
ton for a welterweight title bout in
Madison Square Garden March IT,
Britton, it is said. has agreed to meet
Leonard in a 15-round decision bout.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-02-07
THIS EGG SETS RECORD.
(By Associated Press)

ANDERSON. Ind. Feb. THE
owner of White Wyandotte hen pre-
sents the claim that the fowl has
produced the biggest egg in Madison
county" The egg, which is on eXhi-
bition here. weighs three and one-halr
ounces and is perfectly formed. The
men is owned by the Schunk poultry
"a
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-02-07
CASHIER PLEADS GUILTY

MEANWHILE, Pa, Feb. Hudson
T. Snodgrass. cashier of the closed
Bank of ConneautvilIe, today through
his counsel entered a plea of guilty
in common pleas court here of lar
ceny, forgery and the Justification of
bank records. Judge Thomas J.
Prather before whom the pleas were
entered, announced that sentence
would be imposed next Friday.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-02-07
Today's Beauty Talk

A New York woman says: II have
used Partisan sage two weeks and my
hair has wonderfully increased in
beauty. seems much heavier, and is
entirely free of dandruff.' We guar
antee it. A. G. Luken Drug CO.
Advertisement.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-02-07

The zircon, found in Norway, Cey-
lon and other parts of the world, has
been suggested as a substitute for the
diamond
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-02-07
PALLADIUM DAILY
WIRELESS PROGRAM

4:30-5 p. m. and 6:30-7 p. NJ
market reports, weather reports
and musical programs.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-02-07

In 1918, while in service on the
y. S. S. Susquehanna, this lad suf-
fered a fractured skull and subse-
ouent loss of memory when the
ship was torpedoed. He was dis
charged from service as Harold
Payton, his enlistment name. but
that name is believed fictitious. He
is under the care of doctors at the
National Militsry home in Dayton,
o.. where he will stay until he is
identified.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-02-07

Hurry mother, Even sick child
loves the 'fruity'' taste of California
Fig Syrup and it never fails to open
the bowels. A teaspoonful today may
prevent sick child tomorrow. If con-
stipated, bilious, feyerish, fretful has
cold. collie, or if stomach is sour,
tongue coated. breath bad. remember
a good cleansing of the little bowels
is often all that is necessary.
Ask your druggist for genuine Cal
ifornia Fig Syrup" which has direc-
tions for babies and children of all
ages printed on bottle. Mother! You
must say California" or you may
get an imitation fig syrup.
4 HNpr ON nnt
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-02-07

l take Blue Devil with me in the
tub to make me sWeet.-Advertise-
ment
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-02-07

get an imitation fig syrup.
Advertisement
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1922-09-27
WISE HIGH BEGINS
PROMISING YEAR
With SIG ON ROLL
Phoenix and Nightingale
Literary Societies Organ.
ized-92 in High School
8 on Faculty-Prospects
Bright

with an enrolment Of 519 pupils,
W of which are in the High School
department, and n faculty of IL. the
Wise school has gotten started on
what Principal = b. Broadwa,er be-
lieves is going to be the most sue
cessful term in the history Of the
school.
The Phoenix and Nightengale Lit
erary Societies have been fully or
ganized and have started weekly de-
bates. From these organizations
Wise will send out her debators and
orators. Last year they won first
place in Glass c schools for debat-
ing. Fulton, second year high stu
dent, was one of the sensations at
the Norton meet, and he is already
mt work on his Grafton for next
April. The Phoenix society is com
posed Of boys and the Nightengale.
are exclusively girls. A spirit of
friendly rivalry exists between the
two societies and Mr.. Broadwatcr
looks forward To some interesting
and lively debates this fall and win
ter.
MIR. Broadwater is a graduate OF
William & Mary and is starting his
second term in the Wise schools.
During the war he was an officer in
the aviation corps, and had just
reached the "stunls" stage of the
game when Germany had to throw
up the sponge. In Wise he IS regard
ed rs AN excellent headmnster and
patrons Of the school are delighted
over the bright prospects for the
term just starting.
Reporters for the two literary So
cieties will regularly contribute sto-
ries Of school activities to The Pcs,
in the future.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1922-09-27
DESERTED BY LUCK
POUND MAN DESTROYS
GAMBLING BOARD

After losing $3.50 at n gambling
concession at the Fair last Saturday
rather determined young man
from the Pound became angry.
I'm going to roll them balls for
another dollar" he told the conces-
sion man, "and if | lose I'm going to
tear this thing up"
lie rolled them, and the god OF
luck held her nose in the air. The
gentleman from the Pound kept his
word. lie picked up the board and
broke ii into many pieces over a
stump. Then, like most gentlemen
from the Pound, he went his way I'M
molestcd.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1922-09-27

be due To the poor facilitis the fair
authorities have provided for dis
playing products, but whatever the
cause Wise county is capable of
making bigger and better showing
than was made at the fair this year.
The Fair Association had made pro-
visions for many generous prizes,
any Of which were worthy of effort.
Midway Popular
Along midway the usual carnival
attractions drew the usual crowds.
The shows, with one or two cxcep-
tons, were the usual variety hauled
around the county by carnival kings.
The high diver. the balloon and air
plane attractions proved most pop
ular. On Friday the Appalachia
band provided the music, which was
excellent and plentiful. Ball games,
horse-racing and motorcycle racing
kept the visitor Interested.
More than 10000 people were on
the grounds during the three days.
Over 10000 paid admissions and
more than 1000 school chill
dren were admitted free. Friday
was the biggest day, between four
and five thousand passing through
the gates.
On the whole the fair. was good, a
credit to tine Fair Association and
Wise county.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1922-09-27
AUTO THIEF CAUGHT
Henry Kelly, of Big Stone
Gap, Loses Car at Fair
Grounds-Car and Man
Found in Chattanooga

Henry Kelly, an expert auto me-
chanic employed by the Mineral Mo-
tor Company. ut. this place, attended
the Fair at Wise last Thursday night
and when he got ready to return
home found his new Ford ear miss
ing. Police were notified and u
search Instituted but no trace OF the
missing ear could be found. A de-
scripticn of the car was sent to all
surrounding towns and cities Sun
day night Chief Dalton. OF Norton,
notified the Mineral Motor Company
that the ear together with the driver
was caught in Chattanooga 10y chief
detective, w. H. Hackett, and was
being held for further instructions.
Mr.. Kelly together with Deputy
Sheriff John Qualls left here Monday
morning for Chattanooga to bring
back the prisoner and car. They will
return here Wednesday.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1922-09-27
COAL TONNAGE
SHOWS FIRST
INCREASE in WEEKS
Week Ended September l6
Brings Production Back to
Sc Per Cent. Of Normal
Capacity

After several weeks of falling
production the Virginia Coal Opera
tors Association report an Increase
OF 22.S23 tons Of coal produced in
this field for the week-ending Sen
TENDER lG. For the week ending on
the 10th lii,l0G tons of coal were
shipped from this field. Coke is re-
ported as 1861 tons for the same
period
The Interstate Railroad shows n
substantial increase oyer the pre-
vious short weeks. The c., C. & O..
continues to lead in tonnage hauled
from the Upper Clinch district. The
n. \ N. is operating on less than half
OF normal capacity, but the report
indicates the small mines around
Wise are busy.
During the week OF September i6
the N. 4 W. hauled "a SOP tons; the
y. & n. BIS tons; Interstate a5,-
lS2 tons; Southern 32,2l2 tons, and
the c., C. & o. 3S,7s2 tons.
With the partial settlement Of the
strike operators predict II rise to
normal production conditions in this
field. The Southern shopmen at Ap-
palaehia have already returned to
work. and favorable reports from
the Norfolk 4 Western would indi-
cate that this line will reach an
agreement with its men in the near
future.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1922-09-27
TEACHERS INSTITUTE
OCT. 5TH, 9TH AND 7TH

Principals Graham, OF East Stone
Gap; j. !. Burton, OF Norton; j, \
Iivesay. OF Coeburn; +. a. Broad
water. Of Wise; II. l.. Sulfridge, OF
Big Stone Gap, and z. T. Kyle. of
Appalachian. met at Norton last week
for the purpose OF outlining plans
for the Teachers Institute which
will be held at Norton on October
9Th. 9Th and 7th.
The theme of the program will be
Definite standards to be attained
in the different subjects taught in
the elementary and high school"
There will be visiting speakers.
representing state colleges. state
normal schools and the State Board
of Education.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1922-09-27
BANNER IS VICTIM
OF CARNIVAL TOUGH
AT WISE FRIDAY
Skull is Fractured by Owner
Of Carnival Concession
When Winning Streak
Threatens to Bankrupt
Joint"

A winning streak which threaten
ed to bankrupt small concession
ON Midway at Wise Fair Friday af-
ternoon resulted in the owner as
saulting o. X. Banner with ham
mer and fracturing his skull. Banner
is said to have displayed remarkable
ability in knocking down the babies
with base balls as fast as they coull
be set up. When Banner refused To
quit the carnival man grabbed up II
hammer and struck the local boy -.
the head.
Banner was rushed to the Norton
hospital where an operation was
found necessary to save his life. The
carnival man attempted to escape
but was caught and lodged in the
Wise Jail.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1922-09-27
COUNTY DONS BEST BIB AND
TUCKER AND GOES TO FAIR
Splendid Weather and Huge Crowds Makes Event at Wise
Best In County's History

Friday was the big day at the
Ninth Annual Wise County Fair.
With dust shoe-top deep the record
breaking crowd milled about the
walled enclosure enjoying every
thing from the baby show to the
concessions on Midway. Dolled up
in their best bib and tucker Wise
county forgot the dust, the automo-
bile jams, the September sun, the
price of admission and all the usual
Inconvenience found where crowds
gather.
Exhibits Small
Exhibits Of county products were
all too few. Apples were the most
prominent. Large crowds gathered
around these fine displays through
out the day. Most of the blue rib
bons in the apple field went to o. NJ.
Wears, OF Wise. Needle work was
also n mecca for lady pilgrims to the
fair. As usual the bcwi!dering
stitches brought forth many "Oh'sv
and "Ah's" from visitors. The cat
tile and agricultural exhibits were
both interesting and many. The
Wise Coal and Coke Company, Dor
chester. had unique display of
black diamond and coke in the Fine
Arts building. On the whole too
few responded to the invitation to
exhibit county products. This may
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1922-09-27
REV. HUNTINGTON
WILL WE'D MISS GOODE
IN RICHMOND ON BOTH

a wedding of much interest to
Wise county people will take place
in Richmond Saturday of this week
when Miss Iona Marie Goode, for
mer nurse, becomes the bride of the
Reverend Paul S. huntington, rector
of the Norton Episcopal church.
After their marriage the couple
will make their home in Norton
where the Reverend Huntington re-
Gently purchased the Keller home on
Virginia avenue.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1922-09-27
PIONEER CITIZEN OF
WISE BURIED THERE
MONDAY AFTERNOON

J. G. Richmond, a pioneer Of Wise
and well known throughout Wise
county, died in Gate City last Sat-
urday. The body was brought back
to Wise and the funeral took place
Monday afternoon. Mr.. Richmond
was one of the oldest citizens of
Wise. He was about 10 years old.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1922-09-27
WIFE SEES HUSBAND
KILLED UNDER SLATE
FALL AT JENKINS
John G. Smythe, Was Show
ing Friends Through Mine
When Fatal Accident DC
Cured
Cured

While showing his wife and a par
" OF friends through his mine near
Jenkins, KY, John G. Smythe, of the
Consolidated Coal Company, was
caught beneath falling slate and in
stan,ly killed. The accident tool;
place in plain view of his wife.
Many Wise county people went to
Jenkins TO attend the funeral Satur-
day afternoon. Smythc was well and
favorably known throughout the
Southwest Virginia field.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1922-09-27
County Financial Agent
Witt Makes Public Bud
get for Fiscal Year Begin
ming July lst
REQUIRES s77,soo.oo
FOR IL MONTHS
Budget Eliminates Guess
Work and Places Business
of County on Sound Basis

According to report just issued
by County Financial Agent 4. T.,
Witt it will cost Wise county SIT
10000 to do business from July /.
1922, to June 30th. 1929. This
amount is exclusive OF any bonds
sold, and the iigares apply only TO
the actual expenses of running the
county. The Budget System was
formulated by Mr. Witt and his AS
sociates and it is believed that it will
place the business Of the county on
footing with the best private bust
ness in the hills. Before they start
the Supervisors know what it is go-
ing tn cost to run the county gov
eminent. This year there will be
no over spending by one department
at the expense OF another depart
merit.
Where the Money Coe.
Many curious people have often
wondered where their taxes go. The
following report shows what 1t costs
to operate each department:
Salaries and Fees. $4,000 90
Courthouse Expenses and
Repairs .,.....,.. 100000
Jail Expenses and Repairs 100000
Poor Farm Expenses and
Maintenance ..... 100000
Maintenance Of Poor ~ 100000
Widows Pensions .. 100000
Water, Lights, Telephone
and Telegraph Expense 10000
Expenses ANA Supplies
for Clerks Office. ~. 100000
Expenses and Supplies
for Treasures Office, 100000
Expense Electoral Board
and Election Expenses 100000
Health and Sanitation De-
partment ..... 100000
Expenses Board OF super
visors .......... 2,ooO.oo
County Agricultural
school ....,,.s...- 100000
Installation Of Water
Supply ........... 100000
Miscellaneous Expenses 100000
Total Observation-Disclosures