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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-01-12

They arc entitled to gratitude for
their services and to commentators
for their successful efforts. feel
sure thad the General Assembly Will
concur iI} these sentiments.
Prohibitions.
In my message to the General AS
! sembly 1920 l pointed out that pro-
! hibition had become Il fixed policy .t
state ana nation. and In my last
budget message, and in my address
oeiorc tho General Assembly, Janu-
airy II, 1920. l said: The supcrvis-
ION or the enforcement OF the pro-
h'pition law In Virginia should be
ihat OF the Attorney General. as is
done successfully in many other pro-
f;5ition States This recommends
ton was then made in aid OF law
enforcement. as the existence OF !.
separate prohibition department
must tend to relieve other law en-
:orccmcnt officers Of the RESPONSE
hility for enforcement of the prohi-
hition law. The law enacted in 1920
abolished the prohibition department,
but did not transfer It to the Attorney
approved the law because it does not
iakc effect until September. 1922. this
session OF the General Assembly i'm :
tctFcninS. at which. of course. ad.-
1uate provision for prohibition law
enforcement should be made. \
reduced appropriation was recon-
mcndcd by me because | felt that
the Federal government, that taxes
without limit. AMI appropriates
Without criticism. would. as I,
hitherto has been accustomed To do
rightly enforce the national law and
that large special State force in
addition 10 our regular law enforcing
officers would not be necessary when
supplemented by 4 large and efficient
Federal force specially Charged with
the enforcement Of the Federal pro
hibi;ion law. The Federal govern
ment so far has failed effectively to
enforce prohibition and / am recon-
mendinS for the prohibition DEPART
ineAt the amount requested by II pro
rata for the period of it's statutory
existence" The prohibition depart
ment disregarding It's formidable
agency. the custer law has been
utilized primarily as n State polio,
agency. when from the reading ~
the act i; may be readily seen tina,
I was intended as supervisors
agency. II was Intended to make
'he regular law enforcement agencies
Junction. ana upon their failure so 10
q" inc onSter Law should have been
used wherever necessary To displace
.'w enforcement officials unwilling
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-01-12
SENATE PROCEEDINGS

snow iiurrios ushcrcd in tho 1922
biennial session OF The virginir SEN
Utc yesterday.
Promptly at the STROKE OF -. Lieu.
fenant-Govcrnor j. Frank buchanan.
president OF the Senate. pounded tho
desk with his r2vcl nrd called tho
upper body to order All those in the
chamber rose, as Rov. Fred l.. Oh =
nault, pastor az Rroad street Nctrod
lSr Church, pronounced the invoca :
,inn.
New m"nh rs were sworn AMI ,,or;
aD oath not to engage in du.linc,
within or beyond tho borders OF tho
~ Dominic. 'T morton ifc rules
'n' ~ whir1 III senate A, tko l,st
'cS> on work' ! were adoptai ,r he
ensuing tcarn.
Election Of former sc,&tor s. e.
harman. of Richmond. aa sergeant
"t-armS was unanimous MIR lIpr.
man was nominated ny Senator James
" Cannon. %: Richmond. ana III.
nomination WAS seconded hv Sen
ai"r Saxon W Holt. Of Newport News
senator l.. Percy 10th. OF Gor,ions
Nlle, was not in his seat when Tho
l"'l was called y Telegram to SON
"t"r Julien Gum. oi H.urico county.
E"uchS"f"H TN" Information that tho
senator from Gordonsyllo was do
Iayed on account 90 a train wreck
Tic requested ina, his apologies be
conveyed TO his colleagues
F"nrtcon hil'S AMI resolutions wor.
introduced during tho three ana ono
quarter hours tho Senate was IN s.s.
SION, ihrro'qunrters OF an hour o,
more Of which was spent in mar,
lnS Time a"-.tlns organization al
nc HonSe. Upon conclusion ~ thi,
lvFhaIiiE IN tn" lower branch. III,
wv" h""ies met In joint session :,
near inc message &C Governor Davis
W",oh was delivered in person by III,
states ch.oi executive.
The senate adjourned "a,
o'clock. '-'
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-01-12
BILL WOULD CUT POWER
OF ROAD COMMISSIONER
Coolrick Measure Gives Gov.
ernof Authority to Remove
Highway Chief.
WILL he INTRODUCED TODAY
Hands of Commission Strengthened
by Provisions OF Document Spon-
sOrcd by Scuntor-SnId 10 lie in
Effect I'm other states.

y bill designed TO give full effect
10 the campaign suggestion of Gov
ernor-Elect 4. Lee Trinii,c by de
crcaSinE the power of the state High.
way Commissioner, with a CORES,
pondinE increase in the power of tho
state Highway Commission. will I've
introduced in the Senate today. witt
senator c. O'Conor Goolrick, OF Fred.
oricksburg. and others as it's spon-
eors
The measure gives the Governor III.
power to remove the State Highway
Commissioner, with or without cause
upon sixty days' written notice. set
ting forth the reasons for his ac-
ton.
Commission Would L.Ocatc Ronds.
Under tho present law. the commits
sioner determines the location 81
routes between points In the state
highway system. subject to the wight
of appeal 10 the commission. Under
The proposed bill, the power to locate
these routes is vested solely i'll the
commission
Under the existing law. the COM
missioner aliocates the annual funds
TO the different road projects In the
r''A'S SSSS'i4' lUItV tnt Dill 10 be
introduced today this power is vested
solely in the commission.
Under the present law. the COM
missioner has power to award all
contracts. which power. the Goolrict
biIl vests IN the commission.
Additional powers vested in the
commission under provisions OF the
proposed act are: TO decide on what
section OF the system shall he con-
structcd each year: to make rules and
regulations governing traffic on the
roads in the system: 10 fix salaries OF
ali employees OF the State Highway
Department: 10 add 10 tho system
each year not exceeding per cent
"I the present mileag" in the sys-
tom: u meet tho requirement. OF Fed
cral aid laws: eminent domain i'm tho
condemnation OF land for roads In the
system.
To Take Over System.
Cnder the provisions OF tho pro-
POSED bill. the commission Is required
10 take over. when the measure be-
comes law. the entire State Highway
System for maintenance and to main
tain detourS wherever necessary dur
inr construction work.
senator Goolrick declared yestorda Y
that the administrative plan provided
by his bill is similar 10 that which
Is In effect In n large majority Of the
progressive good roads States OF the
Union.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-01-12

sources. her manhood and woman
hood; with her honor unsu!!ied; alive
to her traditions. and certain OF her
wonderful destiny.
have constantly had before mo
my prediction pledges and | havo
fulfilled each promise made.
In the years to come when history
Is written tho highest claim that chi,
be made for my Observation-Disclosures
which would best bring mo joys
that have been trusted by the pco-
pie of Virginia. so ] have kept tho
faith.
WESTMORELAND DAVIS.
Governor.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-01-12
: ASSEMBLY or 1922 GETS UNDER WA HERE WITH RUSH

'nont will prove 4 progressive. moral
and economic force .r peace. and
should they be called upon for SER
ricc--a tower OF strength to the
Commonwealth.
The soldiers. sailors. marines I'D
women who served us in the world
"ar-our hcroes-have our love ana
affection and deserve we'll OF tho
state and nation.
Confederate Veterans.
In these days when we are paying
homage TO the deeds and sacrifices
made by the soldiers of the world
war we should not forget the deb.
OF gratitude that we owe To tho
veterans of the Civil War. The men
who followed Lee and jackson arc.
tile stars and Bars have Il nxe,!
place i'll the hearts OF all true Nir-
ginianS. one by one they are pass
ing away and grateful people should
pay them tribute not only Ivy i'm
mortalizing their names, but by car
ing for their needs in their old age.
| recommend an increased pension
for Confederate veterans.
w omen.
Since the meeting of the last Cen
cral Assembly women have been al
United TO citizenship and we heartily
welcome them to n co-partncrShip in
the administration of governmental
affairs. They have brought to uur
public life 4 new and better atmos-
phcrc, and while there is no fear that
they will neglect their duties as
wives and mothers, they will con-
t'nne 10 take view OF public act!vi-
ties devoid OF selfish interest. au.l
create Tor Us higher ideals Of the
duties Of citizenship.
From the beginning OF my admins
is;ratton have had in mind the
great good that would be accom-
plished by them i'll relation to public
effort and have appointed many of
them TO positions OF Importance and
public trust. Women are serving By
state educational and corrective in
sti;u;ions with credit to themselves
and great benefit 10 tho Common
wealth.
The existing laws In Virginia
should he so amended as to give 10
men ana women the same emporium
lty OF rendering as citizens public
service.
War History Commission.
Crcditahlc. even glorious. as II, s
been virginia's contribution to every
period OF our coun,ry's history. Il
has been lamcn,ablc that so little
attcution ha sheen given to kcepint;
the record of achievement. Being an
willing that our State should CON
tinur TO disregard it's duty 10 itself
and It's future citizens and ignore the
splendid part played by Virginia in
tn. great war, | appointed between
terms Of the General Assembly War
History Commission. in the member
ship of which are included some OF
thc&Dading men OF the State. sub
scqNcntly this commission was con-
iirmcd by statute.
Starting it's work within fcw
months after the signing OF the arm
isticc, IL has collected n mass of in
valuable source material 20 be used
by 1t in the preparation IL its history
volumes and 10 bc for all times avail
able for future historians. The com
'nissioncrs for the State and for the
localities serve without compensation.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-01-12

ence or statutes ana the Imposing OF
jail terms do not alone mean law
enforcement; there must be Il healthy
public opinion demanding 1t. Men
aud women arc easily influenced by
leadership" and until education de-
rclops fully we are essentially emo
tional and given to mass action. We
are all alike affected by example.
rather than by prccept; especially is
this the case with our youth-thc
hope OF the country. AS has been
happily said by a distinguished au-
thority upon prohibition law en-
forccmcnt at the meeting OF the Ma
ticnal Law Enforcement Convention
held 1T Washington. u. c., December
i 1921: we must IcgiSlatc and prose
crtc, and drastically punish. but
principally we must educate, and
practice what we preach II il
therefore the duty Of every citizen
to aid In prohibition law enforce
ment. 1t should not be said-and IL
has been truthfully said--tha, as
long as the "high brows" violate the
prohibition law by buying and stor-
ing liquor. the low brows" Will fur
nish it. l am not giving Il moral
lecture. l am cndeavorinS TO save
Virginia from AN impending dcEcn-
cracy cause! by hypocrisy and law
evasion.
T.mpcra or tota! abstinence has
been lost sigh; o; by many in the
mad lust FOR power. and the doctrine
oil law violation is openly tolerated
If one votes as political propagan-
dists dictate. Those who openly and
Eab!tually violate the law should not
bc chosen "a law makers or law on
fOrcemcnt officers. am making an
appeal for law enforcement lest the
very foundation of our civilization be
shaken by an accepted disregard Of
law.
Part of Organic LEW.
Years ago tho practice Of duoling
was prevalent IN Virginia until oui
Constitution prescribed II. The in
hibition against the liquor traffic has
become so important that IL has been
made a part OF the organic law OF the
United States. AS reward for tenn
pcrancc. as Il punishment for liquor
law violatorS. as an example for our
youth. as ar evidence TO the world
OF our good faith. and earnest desire
TO hc governed by sober. iaw-nbiding
officials rather than by those who
would defy public sentiment and vio-
late the laws that/thcy arc sworn
TO obey and enforce, recommend
that this session OF the General AS
scmblE propose an amendment to the
Constitution requiring every person
elected or appointed to Office In Wiz
S!nia TO take an oath upon qualify
ing for office that he has not since
the amendment became operative
knowingly violated any provision OF
til" laws of Virginia or OF the United
S,atc: relating TO intoxicating liquors
and ,hut he Will not knowingly vio-
late the same during his term OF
office This provision would not be
retroactive and would give time for
the mending OF ways. Those who
seek places OF public trust IN Nir-
Ginla are "a a rule law abiding. and
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-01-12
REleurr1atis at 60
S. S. S. Thoroughly Rids the Body OF
Rheumatism Impurities.

Somebody's mother is suffering to-
night! The scourge OF rheumatism
has wrecked her body: limping and
suffering. bent forward. she sees but
the common ground, but her aged
heart still belongs to the starsi Does
anybody care2 8. 8. s. Is ono OF the
helps build more blood cells. Its mad.
tcinai ingredients are purely vegeta-
PIE: II never disarranges the stomach.
IL Is. In fact, splendid tonic. a blood
maker. blood enricher. 1t banishes
rheumatism from joints. muscles and
the entire body. 1t builds firm flesh.
II Is what somebody's mother needs
tonight! Mother. II you can not go
Out 70 get n bottle OF s. 8. S. yourself,
surely somebody In your family will
somebody. get n bottle Of s.. S. 8. nowi
Let somebody's mother begin to feel
It's your mother, S. 8. g. is sold At
all drug ntores. in two sizes. Tho
larger si1o II the moro economical
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-01-12

many time the gas pressed up into
his chest until his heart palpitatcd
80 ! thought sure he couldn't breathe
but few moro gasps. But Tanlac
gave him back to us strong and we'll
and We viii praise il to our dying
day"
NcTE.-Tanfac Vegetable Pills are
an essential and vitality important
part OF the Tanlac treatment. You
canno, hope to get the most satisfac-
tory results from TanIac without first
establishing free and regular move
mcnt OF the bowels. Tanlac. Eegc-
table Pills are absolutely free from
calomci and are sold on positive
guarantee 10 give satisfaction.
Tanlac ia sold in Richmond by the
Tragic Drug Co. and the Grant Drug
Co. and leading druggists cvry-
where.-Adv.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-01-12

Service i'm aid ~ the civil author
tiles has been rendered n number Of
times since January Of last year and
troops have also been held upon oc-
cas!on for immediate service where
trouble was threatened
wish {" record my appreciation Of
the splendid spirit which has been
shown by our young men in joining
the National Guard In response 70
the needs OF the state at this time
We now have 4 most effective force
OF highly trained soldiers. III the
selection of officers. 40 per cent OF
whom were world war veterans who
served as officers in the L. s forces.
| have appointed those whose mill
,ary records made them available for
distinguished service, and who arc
of the very best type Of Virginia sol
dicrs. Approximately onc-third OF
the enlisted men have had Il number
OF years military training both In
the State and IN the Federal service.
The military establishment .. vlr-
ginia is now made up Of splendid
men thoroughly equipped. and is one
OF which ~ may hc Justly proud
World War Veterans.
by legislative act OF 1920 Il me-
mortal commission was create I'd.
W hich, with the state Library Board
ANA the Art Commission. is author
!zcd To erect a library building and
auditorium as Il memorial to the
soldiers. sailors. marines and women
who served in the world war. rho
erection OF this memorial building is
dependent upon the continuing a2pro-
rriations by tho Legislature. The
idea OF a memorial appeals to all
who would not forget the deeds and
sacrifices made by our soldiers of the
great war who. valiar, i'll battle. have
been npne the less magnificent In ad~
dressing themselves TO the problems
of peace.
Aided by liberal state appropria-
ton. these soldiers have organized
Tor patriotic purposes the American
,t5*g ion in Virginia, and their deyo-
ton Ia God and loyalty To govern
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-01-12
GOVERNOR URGES EXECUTIVE
BE GIVEN MORE AUTHORITY
CContinu FromF
Continued From

bills proposed by the commission be
considered by the General Assembly
as basis for new and improved
child welfare legislation.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-01-12
National Guard into the service.
During l92o-l22l-
regiments Of infantry.
brigade OF infantry.
! provisional regiment coast n

with the following units remaining
as separate organization
tank company.
l hospital company.
company coast artillery.
The formation OF the brigade. rcci-
mental and separate battalion or
ganizations required the selection
and appointment OF experienced and
trained officers for tho field and staff
of these organizations.
1t is estimated there are now on
rolled IN the Virginia National
Guard 300 officers and enlisted men.
The St. Joseph observer., 1922-12-02
no. 3s4O6)
ORDER OF PUBLICATION

Ir the Circuit Court Of buchanan County,
Missouri, 10 the January Term, A. D.. 1898
State Of Missouri, County OF Buchanan, S.,
John A. SWEET .......,.............Pla Plaintiff
Anna +. Swstt.....,....,.......D Defendant
Now at this day comes the plaintiff by his
attorneys, and IL appearing 20 the satisiac-
tion OF the Circuit Court that said defendant,
Anna +. SWEET, is a non resident OF the State
ordered that sald nonresident defendant be
notified by publication, as required by law,
that said plaintiff has commented his suit in
this Court against said defendant By petition
and affidavit, the object and general nature
OF which Is 10 secure decree Of divorce
from the defendant on the grounl OF deser-
tion without reasonable cause for one whole
year next before the filing OF his petition.
That unless the said Anna +. SWEET shall be
and appear at the next term OF thls Court, 10
be gun and held at the Court House, IN tie
City Of 81. Joseph, In BUCHANAN County,
State Of Missouri, on the fret day of Jan.
term, TO answer plaintiffs petition, the same
will be taken for confessed as - her and
Judgment rendered accordingly,
IL Is further ordered, that a cooy Of this
order be published in The ST. Joseph OBJ
server, a newspaper publish In TIE County
OF Buchanan for four weeks successivcly, the
last Insertion OF which 10 he at least fifteen
days before the next JAnusry, 1929, term OF
this Court
A true copy. Attest;
EMMETT J. GROUSE,
by Eugene Roseburg, Deputy Clerk.
Shsrpa92j, sdRall kEAsitH. Attorney .toI
PlSIHhA - 0iN
The St. Joseph observer., 1922-12-02
EXECT-TORS NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that Letters,
TeEtamentary, upon the estate OF
Emmett G. Wells deceased, have been
granted to the undersigned, by the
Probate Court OF Buchanan County,
Missouri, bearing date of the 11th day
Of October, 1922.
All persons having claims against
said estate are required to exhibit
them to me for allowance, within six
months from date of said letters. or
they may be precludod from any BEN
eft of such estate; and If said claims
be not exhibited within one year from
the date OF the publication of this
notice, they will be forever barred.
JAMES II. WELLS,
(SeaD Executor.
Attested:
Fred NJ. Wanger, Clerk OF Probate.
1O141
The St. Joseph observer., 1922-12-02
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that Letters
of Administration, upon the estate OF
Louis Schlotman, deceased, have been
granted to the undersigned, by the
Probate Court OF buchanan County.
Missouri, bearing date Of the ftSa day
Of October, 1922.
All persons having claims against
said estate are required to exhibit
them to me for allowance, within six
months from date of said letters, or
they may be precluded from any BEN
eft Of such estate; and IL said claims
be not exhibited within one year from
the date OF the publication OF this
notice, they will be forever barred.
Attested: MARY YOUNG,
(SeaD Administrators.
Fred NJ, Wanger, Clerk of Probate.
(l0l4)
The St. Joseph observer., 1922-12-02
tNo. 3S3iD
ORDER DI' NTTON

y
u the Circuit Court Of Buchanan
County Missour!, TO the January,
1923. Term thereof.
Joseph s. Davis. Elizabeth Davis
Hume, Isaac -. Miller, Nina B.
Shaw ana Gertrude +. B.gham,
Plaintiffs,
vs.
Bertha Emhry johnson, Nora
Embry Baker Leona Embry
Mansfield, Ida Miller Bedford,
Elizabeth Davis nm. and Caro-
line Gerard ....:. ,Dofendants
1922, ana during the regular October,
plaintiffs, 10y their attorneys, and file
their petition, alleging among other
things that the defendants, Nora Em-
bry Baker. LCuua Embry Mansfield,
Elizabeth Davis lin and Caroline
Gerard. are uuu-rcsIdcuts of the state
Of Missouri, 90 not reside therein and
can not be served with summons in
the state Of Missouri, and 1t appear
ing to the court that said defendants.
Nora Embry Baker LCona Embry
Mansfield, Elizabeth Davis Ilill and
Caroline Gerard. are nOn-residents OF
the state of Missouri. il IS therefore
ordered that said defendants be notl-
ficd ly publication as required by law
that the plaintiffs have commenced
their suit in this court against said
defendants and other defendants 10y
petition. the object and general ma
tUrc of which is to contest and to
have declared void and Of no effect
the pretended last will and testament
OF Abraham Davis, who departed this
life IN Buchanan County, Missouri. on
or about the 2nd day Of November,
1921. which said pretended will was
admitted to probate in the Probate
Court Of Buchanan County. Missouri,
on the 18th day Of November, 1921:
that unless said defendants shall be
and appear at the next term OF this
court, to he begun and held at the
court house in the city Of St Joseph,
Buchanan County, Missouri, on the
first day OF January, 1923, on or be-
fore the 3rd day Of said term, to an
swer or plead TO plaintiffs petition,
the same viii be taken as and for
confessed as TO them and judgment
rendered accordingly.
II is further ordered that a copy
OF this order be published in The 81.
Joseph Observer. a newspaper pub
lished in the City Of ST. Joseph, Bu-
Chanan County, Missouri, for four
weeks successfully the last insertion
Of which shall be at least 3 days be-
fore the next regular January 1928,
term of this court
4 true copy. Attest:
EMNETT J. GROUSE,
(Scan Clerk.
BY Stona Whitehead. Deputy clerk.
Duvau q Boyd, Attorneys for Plain
tir'-. Gl1D
The St. Joseph observer., 1922-12-02
EXECUTRIX NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that Letters,
Testamentary, upon the estate OF John
William Maupin, deceased, have been
granted to the undersigned, by the
Probate Court OF Buchanan County,
Missouri, bearing date Of the 30th day
OF October, 1922.
All persons having claims against
said estate are required to exhibit
them TO me for allowance, within six
months from date OF said letters, or
they may be precluded from any ben
eft OF such estate; and If said claims
be not exhibited within one year from
the date of the publication of this
notice, they will be forever barred.
MARY b. MAUPIN,
(Seal EXecutrix.
Attested:
Fred M. Wanger, Clerk OF Probate.
Gl4
The St. Joseph observer., 1922-12-02
GUARDIAN,S NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that Caroline
C. Hartwig was adjudged insane by
the Probate Court of Buchanan Coun-
ty, Missouri, that the undersigned.
Cavan G. Wyatt. has been duly ap-
pointed guardian OF said Caroline c.
Hartwig, by said Court on the l7th
day OF October. 1922.
All persons having claims against
said estate are required TO exhibit
them TO the Probate Court of Buchan-
an County, Missouri, for allowance
within two years from the date of the
publication of this notice, or they will
be forever barred.
CAVAN G.. WYATT,
(SeaD Guardian.
Attest:
Fred M. Wanger, Clerk of Probate.
C102D