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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-06
PROCEED AGAINST
BOOK PUBLISHERS
Rules Issued by Corporation
Commission Involving Foreign
Concerns.
WILL TEST PAYMENT OF TAX
Case Is an Agreed One as Out
growth Of Controversy OF
Last Summer.

On motion OF Attorney General
samuel samuel ". Williams: rules were issued
Commission against ten book publish
ing concerns to show cause why they
should not be. fined for transacting
business in Virginia without having
The date for the formal hearing was
o'clock
Notices of tho rules were at once
served on r Gray Haddon, stenog-
rapher In the Office of the Attorney
General. who has been designated as
legal representative Of the companies.
TO receive notice of process.
This proceeding evidently means an
agreement between the publishers and
me Attorney-General TO have a test
case made. of the contention over the
payment Of entrance fees for the privi-
lege OF furnishing books to the high
schools Of the State. 1t Is Understood
hat former Attorney General William
y. Anderson has been retained as coun
sci for the respondents.
Appeal Probable.
Whatever the decision OF the COM
mission may be on the matter 1t is
taken to the Supreme Court. so as TO
have a final establishment Of the points
involved.
The contention over the payment Of
only recently arisen. and the con-
summer the State Board OF Educa on
had its duadrennial book adoption for
high schools. the result being that
many publishing firms. nearly all of
them located outside of the state. re-
ccived awards to furnish portions of
But before the contracts were signed
Judge Williams took the position that
al foreign corporations furnishing
hooks under the adoption were, In
fact, doing business in Virginia. and
must take out certificate of author
ty with the State Corporation Com
mission. paying the required fees. This
tending that the business was inter-.
state commerce. In most cases repre-
sentatives Of the publishers said that
would be greater than their profits on
sales.
Looked Like Book Famine.
TO interfere with the furnishing OF
books for the high school students OF
the state the companies declining to
maintaining his position. Finally. how
ever. an agreement was reached by
which the contracts were to be signed,
the books furnished. and the matter
later tested in the courts
1t Is in pursuance of this agreement
that the proceedings of Yesterday were
taken.
Inasmuch as most Of the companies
involved are capitalized for large
amounts. the tax. II collected. would
be considerable. On. a foreign corpo-
ration with q capital stock Of $1,000
600. the tax is $500
The following companies are In
Coiysd In the rules The Macmillan
ners Sons. New Jersey: Rand. McNally
&. Co. Illinois: benjamin Il. Sanborn
X Co. Maine: Silver. Burdette & Co.
New York: D. c. Heath 6 Co. Maine;
The Century Company. New York:
Houghton- Mifiin Compa ny. Iassachu-
sets; scott. EorcSman G. Co lliinnis
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-06
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~ Mg ,..l & Kerr ,ynehburg coles
Spfagins SOUTH Hostou; j. 4 Collins. Green
Mlle II r. Dowey Glinon Forge; Il. F.
.ht,ahHdler. ,.inrAks.iie cv. simmons. ,,arhs.
WIZ" I; Ca,o Emnoria Thomas IL.
!,,,,y.e W'"yefNi r. Prilchafd, Alex
M n,nii !! + iioncnrc. .Niexundria: !. 4.
Nh'tr. J, = Gwathmcy. CbaiIcs - 'rowncs
mna M"nsGt h'ao'd Wayeriy; .Iarnca
rowan. Newpori %e"s = Il Bfo4kenbrough.
Srfolk; IS. Gravatj. ElackAtonc
,ehilaHd Clara bedford; T. u.
ii."ckrrhy tlarkayile Stanley " Martin,
, ~, II v iiai Enporia sir aid
- f,----- fnH Emnorih T. Il Milsr Ilar-
I!s"nbhIg - u Wh!ts Dliiwyn; " 81
Dam D',I.f.,, #"rfol" V 4 pooie virginia; l. II.
,:psh', q, = f.c'!l Gtthute. G. r. Wirtz Nor
'oik' tlhnrlcs : iunt4r, Staunton
Lc%!ns'nn- W f. GARDNER. DanviIl.. II,
~. ~ .frhnnbuig: George X
!r. ntnrhninsv'ilr " z. Gralie vitgini.:
!, -. .nin Roy Wilmington e \ Iiaslip.
~ :Sf"ioMn NJ hnd iirr " 4. Wal.
stone r. l't ''"E"
. s,nmn''s glenn. sou,h boston; =.
,fnh 'onih itpsiou ~ - tuncon Claw
,.,., sinith i.ynchpnrp John Z.
oo"hntl' "oi'oi.. u +. shanahan, v!r,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-06
HUSBAND LOCATES
HIS ERR|NG WIFE.
Three Young Virginia Married
Women Apprehended at
York, Pa.

Information was received yesterday
IN di e. mend that Mrs J. H. crawley.
M Mno is aihieged to have run away with
on March 20. from their homo at Cen
i iralita Ghe xnn, COUNTY has been
The couple. according to the dispatch.
was found not only by the police, but
also by tho husband. who Is now in
York.
Two other young married women
were found and arrested by the police
In the sare house. and. with two men.
they were fined s25 each by Mayor
Nothing Is known In Richmond con-
corning the other women. but the case
tion IN chesterfleid county ', When she she
disappeared. The matter came unoni-
cially TO the attention OF the Rich
mond Police Department. but no cogni-
matter was out Of the Richmond juris-
diction
Eugene Crawley lived With his
for some time before the alleged elope-
mcnt took place. Both were painters
by trade EciEhborhood gossip had
terest in her husbands brother than
In her husband.
Six Arrnigncd.
The dispatch from York. Pa. fol-
Three weeping young married wo-
men and three distressed looking
young men were obliged to tell Major
Jacob r. Weaver to-day why they
cloped from Alexandria and Rlchmon d
Va. and sought refuge In York
boarding house. In default OF pay
ment Of s25 fine each. two OF tho men
ana the three women arc held pending
an investigation from the other end
OF the line. The women are Mrs VIII
liam Powers. Alexandra. Va, Mrs sam
uel Harrington Alexandria, and Mrs J.
II Crawley. Centralia. Va. The men gave
their names as Eugene Crawley Rich
mond. Va. Patrick II. Woodward Rich
mond and Forest l.. Ochlert .AleXan-
dria. Mrs. Harrington admitted that
she left home while Her husband and
child were sleeping. and Mrs Powers
says she came away from her hom.
and five children. Woodward was dis
charged
"Crawley Is Mrs Crawlcy's brother
in-law j. II. Crawlcy came here look
ing for his young wife.
To-day simultaneously Chief OF Pc
lice G. a. Bush got letter from sam
uel harrington. The letter stated The
belief that Mrs. Harrington was here
In company with her married sister.
Mrs. Powers. postal photo Of these
women came with the letter. The ar
rests were soon effected, The women
told the Mayor stories OF unha ppiness
at home. and the ,nen say they acted
out OF sympathy FOR the women Eu-
gene Crawley Is said to have lived
with his brother and thus managed to
secure the affections az Mrs Crayvley
The young men are all unmarried
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-06
WILL REPAIR CAVE-IN
Chokcd up Sewer Is Small md short,
Tut III Tern Coccn Pine

Because Of the rain no move could
ne made yesterday toward repair OF
the cave.in under the brick walk in
Capito! Square. which occurred Tues
day afternoon. The sewer, or drain
which became chokcd UP. causing the
cave-ln. Is only a small and short one
being eighteen BY twenty inches In
SIG l Was placed there solely to
carry eft the surface water from the
hill on the upper side or the walk be-
tween the Capitol and the State Ia
brary, and empties. within few feet
OF the break. into the large Capitol
sewer
The principal trouble in the work OF
repair will be in removing the dirt
from the drain II is tile intention OF
Colonel John ". Richardson cx ofcio
Superintendent Of Public Grounds and
Buildings. 70 replacc the old drain with
a terra Gotta pipc.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-06
HENDERSON CONVICTED
Lawyers for Negro Ciinrgrd With Murder OF
Henry Hn.ris VIII Appeal.

Leroy Henderson. coiorcd. Indicted for tina
killing o.! Henry Harris. Vas convicted by a
Jury In the Hastings Court yesterday, his
sentence being Two years IN tho pAnitcntiary.
re was convicted % voluntary nansaugh-
ter.
Counsel FOR the defendant. Gnber, x. Pol
lock- and " T.. Spotswood moved to set
aside the verdict. which was denied. The
court allowed them however, thirty dayx in
which 10 Me bills OF exception.
Henry + !iolling. colored. pleaded guilty
Ia the charge OF sailing cocaine, and
sentenced by the cour, 10 two years in tho
penitentiary
Ned Humphrey coored, Who stood con-
victei OF attempted criminal assault.
sentenced 10 avc years in the penitentiary,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-06
BAND CONCERTS
Music in Parks Contract May BE Awar

Music In Parks Contract May BE Awarded
To Night.
The Council Committee on Grounds and
Buildings Will meet tonight in regular SEES
sion. Besides large number of routine
matters 1t is expected that an effort will be
made to settle the matter OF music in the
parks, for which bids have been invited re-
vited 10 make proposals for furnishing the
city band OF twenty-five musician ms to give
SIX summer concerts per week for ten
coed s3.6o0.
II is expected that proposals will BIO sub
mitted by r. IT, Singrey. manager OF tho
Blues Band; Prof. Stein. now director of
the orchestra a the Biiou and Academy
who proposes TO organ ze those musicians
INTO brass band for the summer and j c.
kessnich. who is organizing band under
the auspices of the First Battalion, First
Regiment. the latter two organiza tons
VIII be strictly union ~hile he Blues Is a
non-unon musical aggregation.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-06
WANT FAIRGROUNDS
Mothers Clubs VIII Hold Rally To-Morrow
Night

,Goysrror Mann viii rreside at raiiy o.
.,e Rlfhrond Branch az The Federation ~
Moihers Clubs wh!cn VIII take place to-
morrow nigh; in the .Ioiin Marshall High
SrEpol, Whea u IS planned 10 start m o--
fhHzed movement IN plaNgrounds
Aenr@sSes WIZ be made hy chcf Or Police
MeFAfr- III. iNanklin :. Rcadc Councilman
SGairHs aac othcis
Ihc !dea q: the meeting Is 10 secure mar.
and oetteT-cCuippcd play grounds FOR Inc
eA.IHTfn 81 RifAu:ond Several years ago
rs Noinsrs' Club started the movement
VIII tn-s end IN yiew and succeeded IN IS.
tsbAsfnr seterai Fairgrounds hui ,hsy ara
TO- aHA!oes ~ &c; more and better ones
ne Ine+;ine to-morrow nigh, vii be open
open % tho public
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-06
ADDRESS ODD-FELLOWS
Prominent Tennesscan Visits Local Lodge
To-Night

H. c. Coltart. OF Memphis. Tenn, Is In
the city, and by Invitation will visit Abou
Ben Adhem Lodge Of Odd Fellows in Smith
deal Hall tonight and deliver an address
on Odd-Fcilowsnp, Mr.. Cotart is grand
representative and past grand master OF the
grand lodge of Tennessee. and is said TO be
eloquent speaker.
The initiatory degree Will he given several
candidates by the degree team OF Abou Ben
diem Lodge This team IS regarded one
Of the best I'm the state.
Grand Representatives Charles Pohig and
Hi Montague Will accompany Mr.. Coltart
to the meeting. which is expected TO be
largely attended.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-06
POLICE COURT CASES
Josh owens Sent to Grand Jury on chars

Josh Owens Sent to Grand Jury on Charge
of Having Cocaine,
Josh Owens colored, charged with having
cocaine in his possession. sen. on to
the grand jury from Police Court yesterday
morning
Bennie spencer. coiored was sentenced 10
ninety days III laii for stealing pair OF
shoes from Mrs. Jennie Pncus.
{. s. Nicholas white charged with as
sau!ting Mrs. George ". Slater. was fined
500 lie appealed. and was bailed In the
sum of $500
otto johnson. colored charged with beat
ing Reuiah Austin with a poker was Hned
ga and placed under $3.50 security for six
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-06
MAYORS SON-IN-LAW
AND EDITOR IN FIGHT
Personal Encounter In Roanoke Grow
Ing Ont of Charges Against
HI CutcIifD.
Especial to The Times Dispatch. |

Especial 10 The Tlmes-Dtspatch.1
Roanoke, Va, April 5.-The first per-
OF the charges preferred against Mayor
Cutchin BY the recent grand jury was
INDUCED In this afternoon by Aneri-
Gus \. Johnson, son law OF the
Mayor. who went to the Office Of the
Evening World and accosted the cdi-
tor j. NJ. Williams. concerning sew
which were printed in that paper.
Strenuous language was INDUCED in
and a fight ensued When employees
Of the paper interviewed Johnson left
the office. He is said to have gotten
the worst Of the encounter. No war
rants have been issued.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-06
FIVE HOUSES DESTROYED.
Fire In l<inston Causes $4,000 Loss
Store Broken Into.

~ L optVIdI 10 ----"---
Kinston, y. c.. April Fire at noon TO-
day destroyed Ave houses in colored set :
Element in Northeast Kinston, on Thompson
Street. entailing loss of approxima tely
$4,000, with very little insurance. The build
ings were In a cluster. and heavy gale
which vas blowing caused the flames To
quickly jump from one to the other until all
five We're burning at one time. The nrenen
worked hard but were handica pped by low
pressure Of water.
Walter Ficldss store was robbed OF severa |
hundred dollars worth OF goods last night
in n manner unique for Its boldness and con-
ception of tho plan. The robbcr. or robbers.
broke the locks to the gates and went to a
stable at the of Mr.. Fieldss store. so-
cured horse and dray and cartcd the stoi-
en- stuff away. taking over half OF his entire
stock.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-06
FIVE lNDICT MENTs
Federal Grand Jury Returns True Bills in
Many Gases

Federal Grand Jury Returns True Bills in
Many Gases
Five indictments iyers returned yes,er-
eay by ne Enitel s tgsses grand jury Thsy
z. y. Dandr.dge. OF Hampton sending al
legged Improper matter through the mails
=. e James, alias A. Z. Andrews and hi.
Wits manufacturing oleonars r!ne In vioia-
t!o. Of The revenue laws.
William ,orers. .iexandria failing 10 e.
race stamps from empty whiskey packares
AieXander Jenkins, operating an iir.c!t dis
tiiie-y in Orange county
n l. Cheshire. OF Alexandria failing 10
oeliit'a'e STAMPS from empty Whisky PACK.
Arthur E. Welsh and Richard e rhor,r.
battles
p 9le sFaad tug WI resume is work ,his
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-06
HlBBs is WANTED
New Jersey Authorities Asked TO Turn Over
EN-ConIict.

Governor Mann yesterday ISSUED requisi-
tion on Governor woodrow Wilson. OF New
Jctsty. for tho person OF William Hibbs.
wanted in Nrfoik on charge OF stealing
jewery. Eibbs is now In the penitentiary
At Trenton. where he viii soon complete
brief term. Joseph II Purneii. OF Norfolk.
has been commissioned 10 bring him 10 V!r-
gin.a on his release by the New Jersey au-
thorlties
liibbs is charged IN Norfolk with stealing
from Arabcila Hicks certain diamond pins.
watches and other jewelry to the value or
$500. The robbery Is alleged to have taken
place on November 70. 1903.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-06
i:xpcrt In Crime
Helping Famine sufferer.

Contributions amounting to $3.50
were received By Tho Times pisratch
for the relief OF the Chinese famine
sufferers. Future contributions should
be sent 70 Rev. K. willing ham D. ID.
Richmond.
The ;,e sums received yesterday we're
Mhttoa1 Memorial 8. s., Nat
tonX, Sn. ......... ,oso
-. -. ..:,. .s:...-.' ...f,.....,. 100
, ~. =. -. Ei'eH ..:t. 800
children nf the Public. White
- acn""i' gloucester, Va. - $500
i"th, -......: ta.-. .....s $3.50
:'re'i""NIs acknowledged .s i,UnD. 80
rotai Observation-Disclosures i, G0i 20
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-06
Military Board Meets To- Night.

Tho State Military Board will meet to-
nigh; in the offices OF the Governor. The
report of Attorney General Williams on tho
title to the rifle range and camp site near
Virginia Beach will be received II is
thought that the board Will al this meeting
formally accept tho property.
Other matters arc 10 be acted upon, In
GLIDING the holding Of a camp for the Vir
Sinia volunteers during the coming sum-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-06
SETTLE BRIDGE MATTER
Meeting Called for Monday Night TO Hear
Subconlmittee's Renorf

:. call issued yesterday for a meet
ing OF The Council Committee on Streets for
Monday night at o'ciock 10 receive a report
Of subcommittee on the award Of contract
for the new Mayo Bridge. the subcommittee
recommending the award to /. j. Smith &
company. Of Richmond. If the action Of the
subcom mittee is approved the contract Will
DC forwarded 10 the Board Of Aldermen next
Tuesday night for ratncation
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-06
,J,flre Staples Named,

Governor Mann yesterday designated Judge
Waller r Staples. OF Roanoke. to hold court
for Judge Thornton l.. Massie at Pulaskie
Cor the consideration of certain chancery
cases in which Judge Massie is disqualified.
having been an attorney for participants
before his elevation to the bench.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-06
Report on Railroad s,ocl,

ConIaittees Of the CHAMBER Of Commerce
spp9latea 70 solicit subscriptions 10 the
EioeH at the Richnnnd Northern Neck Raft.
!oad H.A meet AZ ocock THIS afternoon IN
the oE'ce Of The business manager room ri ;
81 ne MUTUAL building It is cXpected tina.
az iEe cha!rmen Viii attend and that full
fepofts wlli DC made several other com
miiiees probab|y viii he appointed 10 assist
81. the SorE
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-06
washington arasons Coming.

King Solomon Lodge CO Masons. OF Wash
ington. will pay a visit OF state TO Meridian
Lodge of Richmond on Monday. April u.
accompanied by Senators Martin and swan
son, Senator Lafc Young and others. and by
-. G. Obcr grand master of Masons Of the
District OF Columbia Plans for the enter
anment OF the visiting Masons being
ia pldly perfected.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-06
,yoint Sebsion Callel.

4 joint session .of the Common Council and
Board Of Aldermen has been called for
Tuesday nigh, at 80 O'Clock. preceding the
meeting OF the Board Of Aldermen, to elect
n district physician to succeed DR.. Edward
Mccarthy. of the Sixth District, resigned
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-06
Farmers suffers Heavy Loss.
Especial to The Times Dispatch.

Especial TO The Times Dispatch.l
Spotsylvania. Va, April 5.-While
Henry Hart.-a citizen of this county.
and his family were away from home
Monday on n visit, his dwelling hou:e,
barn, stables. corn houses, corn. fod-
der, hay and the greater part OF the
farming Implements were totally de
stroycd by fire. Origin of tho fire Is
unknown. The loss Is about $l,2c0, and
there Is no insurance
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-06
Supply Main Breaks.

supply water main feeding the Old
Reservoir broke early yesterday morning
flooding the Ashland Street embankment o,
the Reservoir. but doing ittle actual dam
age Keeper r. B. Walton was called and
had the water turned off q once. Tho pipe
was twentyf our-inch castiron main laid
In 1877 Workmen began yesterday to re-
place the broken section
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-06
--T-- n ~ - :
Decd L. IinInrhed

deee e bargain and sale was recotded
IN me CLERKS ofice Of tic Chancety Court
yfSi4rGaY transferring from Mrs Ann q;
.I2zlns aud husband "a the First National
sanh Sphdiiis Corpprnt!on property sront-
lfle l.s feet ~ SINH Sirce, n rear 81
INC Aamber % Commerce building between
Nhin at1 Gerry Eireets. fo si,.Npt
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-06
nnyenDort JnfIctcd.

Especial TO The Times Dispatch
Spotsylvania, Va. April 5.-Luther
Davenport charged with malicious
shooting or Peter white, has been In
dictcd by tho grand jury at this term
Of the Circuit Court and his trial set
for the June term. Il. w. Coleman, Of
fredericksburg, represents the &C
cuScd
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-06
CONFER ON MISSIONS
Home Problems to Iss Discussed To-Day at
Allen Avenue

Allen Avenue
Christian churches of Richmond Will unite
TO- day In confer ence American missions
in the Allen Avenue Christian Church. The
first meeting will take place this afternoon
at 3 o'clock. and VIII be conducted by Rev
/. ~ McCash. Of Cincinnati o.. and Rev.
OF the Seventh Stl5.ct Christian Church Of
Richmond. There will he a parliament for
the consideration OF question relating to city
churches In the southeastern field, while
there will also be a discussion OF the prob
lens offered by iminigra ton.
AZ S o'clock tonight Mr.. McCash will
spcake on strategic America" and Mr.. Nor
gan on Jesus and the Homeland
The meetings Will be open to the public
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-06
Verdict for Defendants

Verdict for the defendants was rendered
yesterday in tho Law and Equity Court In
the suit Of Robert Paine and Charles corlin
against Walter G. Hi aud Charles 6. Ivey
The case has been ntrial for two DAYS.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-06

Il. kinney was sent to the grand iu,y
q 10 4'enilfp .n!inty Circuit Court yester.
.aS RI tnagistrntc #ftci a prcliinina "
heafins Gron the charge Of attempting a
rrale 1liente assinst Florence Russell ton
sH%fs old daughter % Mrs. Mary II. Rus
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-06

Hicsiard Childress Write. charged with
stealing two scnes from j. l.. Botto, was
arrested Yesterday al West Point. He will
be brought TO Richmond to-day The seincs
arc valued at SCI
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-06
Electric, fpIunt

The Council Committee on EclcetrcItv has
pceh GATED TO meet tomorrow night at
"clock 20 hear reports on the progress OF
the municipal electric plant
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-06
Arrested on suspicion.

John Clarke. colorcd. was arrested last
night on suspicion Of having committed lar
ccny In North Carolina.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-06
Nlnrrlage I.icenseE.

ha!TlaIe licenses were Issued yesterday in
ne iiustngs Court 10 Henry L. Bergman,
o. 'hcslcrhcln county. and Minnie l.. Ellis,
I.cWis.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-06

Fire early Tuesday morning destroyed a
harm OF Marshall Smith at Ruther Glen.
thirty-h Nc miles from the city The loss is
estimated al Sl1c No insurance was earl
RED
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-06
OunIIflea nh ExccI,tor.

James b. ELAN qualified yesterday In tho
Chanccry Court executor OF Christian
Zvnmcr. The estate is valued at 1880.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-06
CANNOT REQUIRE
CAR TRANSFERS
City Attorney Holds That Fran
chisc Of Westhampton Line
Is Binding.
REyERsEs FORMER RULING
Decision Will Keep City From
Demanding Transfers Oh
Proposed Schedule.
iEvERsEs FORMER RULING

III an extended opinion, quoting
many authorities. City Attorney II. Il.
Pollard yesterday reversed a former
opinion rendered by himself uphold
ing tho right of the city to require
the Westhampton Park railway line to
give and receive transfers from the
Broad and Main line. The opinion may
have far-reaching effect on the ne
gotiations now pending for better
street car service both to the section
OF the city west OF tho Boulevard and
to the Country Club and Westhamp-
ton district.
The opinion was forwarded ycster-
day to Councilman Gilbert X. Pollock.
chairman OF subcommittee Of the
referred the application Of the Coun-
try Club for permits sion to allow West
hampton cars to run down Broad to
Ninth on a fifteen minute schedule,
and to charge n straight 5 cent fare
through to the club, without tickets
transfers