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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-27
GET INFORMED ON
THE PARCELS POST
EVERYTHING CANNOT BE SENT
ny MAIL THE SAME AS BY
THE EXPRESS.
SOME OF THE RULES
SENDER IS RESPONSIBLE ron
DAMAGE CREATED ny HIS
ARTICLE so BEWARE
OF Eggs.
SOME OF THE RULES

While the parcels post service be-
comes effective the first OF the year.
1t would be well for those who con.
template sending parcels by post to
find exactly how FAR they may send
dozen eggs or feather bed. be-
fore entrusting either to one of the
mall boxes he may find on 3 neigh
boring corner.
For instance. II you wish TO send
a dozen eggs to either OF the eight
zones which the schedule carries with
IL, you must find out in which zone
your package is destined to De re-
ceived
The units ~ areas are thirty min
utes square. which are practically the
same as quarter OF the area formed
by the intersection of parallels OF lati-
tude and meridians of longitude.
OF course, 1t must be understood
that when q package Is more than
six feet long, tt cannot be that wide,
because the wagons which have to
carry the packages Will not be larger
that the regulation wagon, SO the re-
suit OF seven packages six feet long
by six feet wide would make the Load
unwieidy
IL one should attempt to send
brass bedstead and q dozen eggs, the
bed might get there.
Eleven pounds is the limit 80 thas
no one may send a. good sized Smith
field ham or a reasonably sized tur-
key.
Sender is Responsible.
But the most important thing " all
Is that the second zone embraces a
territory OF approximately $50 miles
within a radius OF that limit from
a given unit from the center--or
words to that effect.
For instance, to make IL plain. a
package must be well sealed. 1t must
not be packed SO II will damage any
other package in the bag. After II
gets on the train. q strong. husky man
will pile 1t up in the corner with q
lot of other packages from the same
radius OF similar zone.
After you send the package. wire to
the party to whom addressed and tell
them the package 10 coming. Then
send a souvenir postal card to the
same effect. II you send the wire at
night You might keep the receiver
up all night waiting for the package,
so the postal card the next day will
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-27
SAYS RICH CHURCH
WAS BAIT USED

NEW YORK, Dec. 2s.-Dr. Eu-
gene c. Mowrey. one of the alleged
victims OF the mining stock pro-
motions OF Julian Hawthorne and his
associates, now on trial in the fed
eral court for alleged misuse of the
mails. testified today regarding con-
versations he said he had with Haw-
thorne and Albert Fireman.
Il was toldaby Mr.. Freeman that
the organist OF millionaires church
had subscribed for 10000 shares Of
stock and had returned .or more"
said DIR. Mowrey.
Mr.. Freeman said 10 me: DO you
thipk mere church organist las got
enough money for that? Don't it look
to you as II the millionaircs were
trying to break into this ir3n mine
OF ours. and were operating through
their church organist because they
are afraid we'll shut them out IL
they try to get In openly
Asked what church he meant, DR..
Mowrey replied:
Mr.. Rockefellera"
III. c. Smith. mining engineer.
testified that in Ave mines IT the
company he found only about two
teacupfuls of native silver
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-27
MORN aim that Il Is ON the way.

inform him that II is on the way.
If you send eggs and they get
smashed, the sender is responsible,
and IL any other packages In the bag
get damaged, the sender is also re-
sponsible
A pint is pound. AS every one
knows, but do not attempt to send a
bushel of lead the ga ME as you would
barrel of goose down.
The regular rules for the sending
OF mail by the parcels post Is contain
ed in this:
Rules For the Post
Parcels must not exceed eleven
pounds in weight nor seventy-two
inches In their length and girth corn.
bined. They must bear parcels post
stamps. and not the regular stamps.
and they must not be mailed at lot
ter or package boxes on the streets.
but must be taken TO postoffices.
branch postoffices and named and let
tered stations and at such numbered
stations as may be designated, and In
the rural mail service must be hand
ed to rural and star route carriers
duly authorized TO accept them. Each
parcel must bear the name and adj
dress OF the sender prefixed by the
word from" or II will not be ac-
Aepteu- SdcA al liSies 6S al Z 1dAAittVh
to the rates must be packed SO that
they will not injure postal employees
or damage other mail.
Eight zones are established en-
bracing the United States, Its sew
eral territories and possessions. ex-
cepttng the Philippine Islands.
The units OF area are thirty min
utes' square. identical with a quar-
ter OF the area formed by the inter-
secting parallels of latitude and meri-
dams OF longitude.
There are nine differing rates
Local rates for parcels within the de-
livery system OF the receiving office
are five cents for one pound and one
cent for each additional pound. The
rate for the first gone is FIVE cents for
the fret pound and three cents for
each additional pound"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-27
SHE PREFERS JAIL
TO bAN|SHMEN1
BRISTOL WOMAN DECIDES TO
SERVE TERN DESPITE LACK
OF PRIVATE BATH.

Especial to The Richmond virginian. }
BRISTOL, VA. Dec. 26.-Preferring
Jail to Punishment and forfeiture OF a
$500 bond, Virginia Wise. one of a
half dozen women recently convicted
in the crusade of DR.. j. A. Baylor
against the red-light resorts, today
returned and surrendered.
She had the forfeiture set aside
She is now In Abingdon Jail. but was
denied a private bath. after the board
OF supervisors had agreed to permit
her to install 1t.
The other women accepted the alter
nate OF Punishment rather than 20 to
Jail. The Supreme court affirmed the
Wise woman's sentence of ninety days
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-27
LYNCHBURC OFFICIAL
CALLS OFF WEDDIN :

Especial to The Richmond vyrginian. }
LYNCHBURG. VA, Dec 26.-Two
members Of the prince OF Pilsen"
Christmas here.
The couple decided to make the oc-
casion memorable by getting married,
and appeared at the clerks Office to
get license.
1t transpired that the would be
groom had been divorced. and had
failed to bring along his decree. and
the license paper, already filled out,
was torn up by the clerk. The COM
pany had been spending the holidays
here.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-27
FLECENHEIMER WEBS
WINCHESTER GIRL

Melvin Fiesenheimer. prominent
Republican politician and federal
ofiicehoider OF this city. was married
in Washington yesterday to Miss
Rosa Lolita liable. daughter Of the
late 8. II. liable. Of Winchester, the
ceremony being performed In the
Eighth-Etreet Temple by Rabbi
Abram Simons
The brides father was formerly a
haadinE merchant OF Winchester
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-27
MEETING.

Richmond, Va, Dec 10. 1919.
The Board OF Directors OF the Gem
trail National Bank OF Richmond. va.
have this day declared = semi annual
dividend OF ~ per cent. payable on or
after January 2. 1914 Checks will be
mailed to stockholders of record
PHILrp d w. GOODWIN,
Cashier
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-27

ONLY ALL~RAIL LINE 70 NORFOLK,
Schedule in sffsct 6spAembss 80. 1874
Leave Byrd Street Station, Rishmood, q -
folk: 100 J.. NJ. LOG r. n. ss:io p n.
For Lynchburs and ths Nsst:as:y 4. II. -
A. NJ. 800 p. NJ. sV;1o r. n. ~
Arrive Richmond from Nosfoik: Tie 4. ~
'e:as 2. n. li:soP. u. From ~ welt - ~ ~
a2:Io p. H.. III 20 P. NJ. ssAS r. n. 1A6f y
'Daiiy. anaiiv sscsps Sunday. bouual1 80
W. B. BEvIII. W. c. HAUlgDBDx
p. T. NJ, Roanoke. q. p n, No. Il
c. II. Bo6LEY. q. p. A. Richmea4 NJ
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-27
LEGAL NOTICES

Notice 10 Hereby Gives inst tAs Ds&o.
ware Insurance. Company % PATS
delphiar OF Philadelphia. Penn. &Iys
ing reinsured all Of its oustaA14Av
Company Of Hartford. Nar44Wr4
Conn. and having made afe6avi4 n
the fact that u has no outatAa4e1m(
liabilities In Virginia either AyeA ~
sioner of insurance Of virginia &AAe
IL has ceased 70 do busineSs IN eAio
State. and desires to withdraw ~
bonds deposited with the Tveasa3Nx
of virginia. WA
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-27
Richmond 4 Petersburg Eisess1c ~

Richmond & Petersburg ElsceStc NJ
Csrs leave Manchsstsr. ssvsssh asd raay -
for Psserybuyx: 81 #
io. T. u, A. ~ l. 4 s1A1e
HOP. N. for Chssssr. nidaieAa awss1I
burg. 90 III
Cars leavs Petersburg. soo* ek eyeamss ol1e
TO; :s a:.s s::s !:7:ls 1m ~ sss .,ssak ~
A. H.. 1879. = ~, 3As, l.1k As1A So 6s6S &
SIS, cas-. sio.t0, ii 20 r n ~ '
tDaiiy s9cspA Sunday aad hsll&wA
CArSa bsgEnes and Gpeso. SM
ssLmitsd @ospk Sundays sid hGD1UN
Richmond. 40
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-27
SOUTHERN RAILWAY


TRAINS LEAVE hlC111Gooo sS|
\. B.-Folis.iag ssAsduIs 4gm~ - r.
infcrmatipn and ma guasanAsa4 % "A ssB:ss
s;ioA, n;-Daily-Ioea, ~ CA~ise1es
ioAS a. N.-Dally-llnta6-p0 e
South, nnvias Rssa Dxlsla ss
so ?; E-fs. ssaaas. L. - DulG1l
rs. ~ e 10y. ~ - isSss3
kIespine Or. III IL. N 3sassS2f;
Pullman ruady sseH. ~ ne =
York RfyER LINN
t3a p. n.-pally-fe W@e -
Tor haitiracrs Monday, wsdnesd1x ~ L.
Wednesday and Fridas -feaal - - !l a||5
TRAINS ARRlyH M el1rlls
From ~ 6oatAs 90 ~ y. 49, III
~ IS sssW I; 3 ~ ~; w
1esa.y. Nsaasav - - n
/, 81. "a - 4
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-27


aeer wthae porce rwouMm
s ] 5t r # :s R's - s a ~ :s+ ss: III = @s
o. o ct fst one Is 5 N"-'
r S @ sfS pss @ e.? "@a '
sd sa~i WITH @n
s
j cents cents: md nurrtSy nh euhng
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-27

One hundred dollars will be paid for
information leading to the arrest and
who murdered and robbed one Eifas
Baroody. 1t 53< North Second street
this city. on the morning Of December
0noR0n AINsrIr, MAYER.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-27

ROOM io1. CITY 4AxiE.

ROOM io7. CITY HALL
Richmond. Va, Dse I 1ol4
The fast ha'f OF city tsxs& rsAs ee1De0
ana personal for 1919. ~ - ~
December and shouia b paid 81 49,
offics.
Every male, twenty-ons years ~
age. and every person keeping lhNoGo
or doing business In the city. u -
sessed for personal taxes. Theoe ~.
have not paid any city taxes Auyt11
the year are urged to call ard soetl1ss
so as to avoid being posted - d.
linauents.
Five per cent viii b ADDED 10 ias4I
half 70 not paid on or before Dsce1A~
Der s1st.
Interest at six per cent aiss 49,
tsches to all bills as soon ~ fup1sto4
delinquent.
Particular attention 10 called - -
above, as under the city orataGgtoGB
there can be no avoidance u thes
penalty. "a
Grading. paving ana sewsr ooaaee-
ton bills are also due and payq1e4
Five per cent penalty will b aAA11s
Tn all 1919 grading, paving ard ooWQgl
connection bills not paid by January
81. 1919
Washington Ward taxes. eta, saaet
be paid at the office OF Deputy Coo~.
lector. Tenth and Hull strseta.
II. L. HULCE.,
City Collector.
City Of kieAmoaA
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-27
CLEANING AND PRESSING

Have Your Clothes Cleaned ana
pressed by BeA1ley. We also do re-
pairing. such as refining, altering
and velvet collars. etc Phone Mon
roe 2Sve,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-27
SPECIAL NOTICE

Lesser the Ladies' Tailor and Furr4er--
fur coats, scarfs and NUNS, remodeled
to the latest fashion: prices very
FRANKLIN Phone Madison 452s.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-27
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

Fer sale--New scven-R eom Frame
cottage and concrete store building.
detached. on lot Tox $40 feet;
situated on main thoroug nfars OF
city, and In a growing section. A
good location for doctor or COM
binatton home and drug business.
Address Box lis, Danvtile. Va.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-27

Get A Home On Oar Plan At Ter
cent simple interest $3.50 monthly
pays for each $1,000 90 borrowed.
Call at sf2 Mutual Building Mr.
RICHARDSON will tell you how.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-27

Case Is Continued.
The hearing OF John Strange. coll
cred, charged with shooting Allen
Moss. was continued In Police court
yesterday morning to January Attn.
Moss is still In the City hospital.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-27
REAL ESTATE WANTED

List Your Fsrms With y. A. Connolly
n Company. Write postal for nscss-
sary b1ankA
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-27
DIVIDENDS


December 70, 1919,
The Board Of Directors or the MAJ
chester National Bank have this day
declared their usual semi annual al
vidend of per cent. payable on and
after January 3, 1918. Checks viii be
mailed to stockholders OF record as OF
December "a, 1919
%. c. BALLARD. Cashier.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-27
EITUATIONS--MALE

wanfeM--Permanen Situation Tn Rich.
rnond by frst-ciass bookkeeper and
office man. now located out OF city
can furnish best references. Ad-
dress C. J. r. care virgiptan.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-27
MISCELLANEOUS

Mr.. 1ookksspsr, Please Phone MsdI.
son t5os. and we win send sample
OF the x-Ray Loose Leaf, self
Indexing Ledgers. SOUTHERN OF
FTCE EQUIPMENT CO., 20 North
Seventh street. Richmond. Va.
GEO: G. WHITE = son. Aas-os Nsrss
Fifth stree.
repairing.
Rusber Tire work.
Astenssils AeDssrins a.A Revsistfns.
EssaAIisAe1 105v. Theme Msa. zx11
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-27
PATE ! ONE CENT
~lI A WORD
HELP WANTED-MALE

Men ana women Representatives. By
responsible manufacturers Write
for details. Good pay. WOLFF
BROS, MFG. CO. Dept /. Spring
field. Ohio.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-27
PERSONAL

FURNITURE
reur Credit II Good 1T REAMs. RAJ
LEY CO 500 Wet Rrnad.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-27
COAL AND WOOD

Ray Coal and Wood From Us ana
save money Half-cord best sawed
pine wood. s2.a5; all kinds of coal at
lowest prices. prompt delivery and
good service. Madison also, INDIE
PENDENT WOOD COMPANY.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-27
HELP FEMALE

wantea---R eiiabie Ladies' for Home
work pattern stamping; steady or
evenings: 81 dozen upward Lazy
Attendance Cali Room 3. third floor,
virginia Building. Fifth and Main.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-27

Richmond. Va. Dec. Is, 1919
Dividend Number IS. The Board OF
Directors Of the Commercial Guarantee
consecutive dividend OF three ana one
half per cent (seven per cent per an
nump tax free. Payable January 2.
W. wARrNO, President
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-27
FURNITURE AND CHINA PACKING


Safety Raxor blades ResAarpeped IAN
makes). hair tested and guaranteed
TO shave as good or better than new.
Work received and delivered at our
local agency, Howell Bros, Sixth
and Broad SHARP~o CO. No.
North Seventh. Phone Monroe slsf.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-27
woon

Dry pfae, steve L<ngfA. &A1s Haif
cord. siT6 quarter, Dry oak. ss5o
half cord; si,I6 quarter. Slabs. stove
length. t2TS half cord: $3.50 quarter
For quick service. Phone Monroe
1875. LYME & HARRIS. 1911 Eass
Cary.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-27
SHOE REPAIRING

SHOE REPAIRING.
ice Reeste IL Yes Drtng Shoes with
this coupon. Mems shoes half. solsd.
Csc. rebated to CSC: ladies' halfsoles.
soc. related to SOC. Every air
aewed; best leather: no MALTA no
pegs, Keeling. 35c. DREw-S ELEC-
TRIO SHOE FACTORY. us East
Main. Phone Monroe 1857.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-27

Order Load Of Ny Lar9~ Mock, Fer
fectiy dry oak and pine, or per
fectly Try slab. It's worth double
common wet. doty smail wood My
coal burns to ashes, not rocks
LONGS, 1905 West Broad street
Madison 1910
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-27

Profit wsnner. New and Nest--Many
orders bring repeat; helps house
keepers save expenses: price low
demand immense. MARVIN r. poTY.
sd Stamford. Conn.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-27

W anted--HiGhest Cash Prices for
modern furniture. Phone Madison
1851
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-27
DUKES BARGAINS

DUKES BARGAINS
One Excellent Two-HoEae waxon,
Chsap In Price Only.
Ore Good Lfght Truck
One Excellent Grocery wegem, Best of
Its ksnd-
SArreys. Hunaaauss sad Bmxgfea.
SsA1easA of Every Description
Buy EFcBa The Best In The Hua fwems--
THos. H. DUKE d Co.. Sos Brook
Avenne.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-27
FOR SALE

Oaklsnd--Fav~-passen Touring Car,
I'm excellent mechanical condition.
paint good; new top. speedometer
Has been used but little and very
carefully. For quick sale owner will
sell for tS3S FLOYD MOTOR co,
3i3 West Mato street
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-27

For saIe-rour Mules. Gentle ana
good workers; in good condition
cheap for want OF use. 1924 West
Cary street.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-27
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

Westhampten Terrace tTwo Blocks
from Country Clutt; lots from $3.50
to e1.660. Easy pAyments--buy now
and get the choice ones before prices
Adv6nce. SMITH y ROffLEDER,
lot North Seventh
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-27

efoe Weekly Profit for Yous Wonder
fully successtul mali order plan.
your own boss; your own business;
don't worry about capital; expert
encas unnecessary: success guaran-
teed: one man made half million.
write at once for free booklet tell
ing how. BOYD H BROWNE.
Omaha, Eeh.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-27

wsutrA--persons to Write axd Copy
letters: $40 and $25 a week readily
made by following our pracnol d.
rections. send self-addresses enys.
iope.s for particulars. BROOKS
COPYING co. s2a Pennsylvania
avenue. Washington. d. c.
The Detroit times., 1912-10-15
QUOTE PRICE OF
OLEOMARCARINE
in BUTTER AID.
Conspiracy of LATER Bros. and
Free Pres TO Deceive
Public
TINES HAS TO REFUSE
ADVERTISING OF FIRM
Free Press Ignores Notice From
Deputy State Dairy and
Food Com'r
BY FINANCE.

Another advertiser who failed to
bring his advertising matter up to the
standard OF The Times has been re-
fused the use OF the columns of The
Times and the confidence OF its read
ers until he consents to revise
his copy, and make 1t honest.
The firm which has so far re-
fused to comply with The Times
requirements, Is Later Bros, and the
advertisements similar to those which
were considered Objectionable, are
still being run in the Detroit Free
Press. from time to time. They re-
late to oleomargarine which is adver'
tised In a manner to lead anyone save
the most careful reader to believe
that Il related to butter.
The matter was called TO the atten'
tion OF The Times and the other news
papers OF Detroit, by j. w. Helme,
deputy state dairy and food commits
sioner, who stated that the advertis-
ing which was being done by this firm
was clearly misleading. and that the
state food department had made an
effort to induce the offending firm TO
stop advertising oleo under the guise
of butter In accordance with the law
of the state. Mr.. Later, however, did
not take kindly to the law requiring
honesty in offering these articles OF
food to the public, and after an In
teresting suit won decision on a
technicality which Is now being re-
tContinued ON Page Eight
The Detroit times., 1912-10-15
One KILLED, One
HURT ON RAILWAY
Fuller Reynolds, Switchman,
Loses Life; Roy Rustofer
is Other Victim

Fuller Reynolds, switchman on
the Michigan Central, was fatally in
jured, dying as he arrived in Grace
hospital, and Roy Rustofer. also EN-
piOyed as a switchman. had both legs
badly mangled when run over by D
switch engine In early morning acct
dents in the railroad yards, Tuesday.
Reynolds. who was 35 years old
and resided at No. 4s6 HiGh-st. west,
was struck by alswitch engine at the
5wenty-fourth-st. crossing. shortly
after z o'clock. and his head was
crushed, and his body badly bruised.
He was rushed to Grace hospital In
o rolice auto, but died Immediately
after being carried into the operat-
ing room.
Rustofer, who is 20 years old, and
has a wife at No. % Austin-st.. was
run over by switch engine In the
Michigan Central yards. between Hub
bard and Clark-aves.. shortly after I
O'Clock. the engine passing over his
legs. Physicians at Grace hospital.
where he was taken In a police auto.
report thar his legs are badly man
gied. bat his condition Is not regard
ed AZ dangerous.
The Detroit times., 1912-10-15
DETROITER IS
STRUCK BY TRAIN
Rev. J. H. McCune's Arm Is
Broken, But He Is Not Sc
riously Injured

vAssAR, Mich. Oct 15.-Rev. ].
n. McCune, Methodist minister, resid.
ing at PASS Gratiotave., Detroit, was
struck by a fast freight on the Mich
igan Central just south Of Vassar ear
" this morning. His ar mwas broken
ard he sustained few bruises, but not
seriously injured.
Mr.. McCune thought the early train
stopped at Millington where he was
going to visit q few days,
When informed he would have TO
wait for the local passenger train he
started to walk He was picked up
by Conductor Adams and brought
back to aVssar. refusing medical
treatment by the company's physi-
elan.
Rev. Mr.. McCune is pastor Of Lees
Vile Methodist church on Gratiot-ave.
The Detroit times., 1912-10-15
SHEPHERD GIVES
PROPOSED SCOPE
OF GRAND JURY
Would Include School Board and
--- Coal and MIX Trusts
in Probe
BUILDERS COMBINE :.
TO BE UNDER FIRE, TOO
Prosecutor Makes Formal De-
mand for $4,000 to Meet
Expenses of Inquiry

Prosecuting Attorney Hugh Shep-
herd Tuesday morning sent a com
munication to Forbes Robertson.
chairman OF the board OF county
auditors, making request for $30,-
00n for expenses In connection with
the proposed grand jury and outlin-
ing some OF the matters to be looked
into. The letter follows:
II deside to inform the honorable
loard OF which you are the chairman,
and through you, the board Of super
take up a piece OF very important
work-a grand Jury Investigation OF
certain alleged misconduct which will
require very considerable outlay of
money.
1T has been suggested that such
investigation cover the following
matters:
The common council OF the city
OF Detroit.
The board OF water commission.
ers. -
The board OF education.
"rhe city assessors. with regards
TO assessments In the central district
Fraudulent enrolment OF voters.
The board of public works.
The MIX Dealers association.
|. The Fruit Dealers association.
The Coal Dealers association.
The Builders and Traders ex
change.
The Ice Dealers association, the
last FIVE OF which are commonly oall
ed trusts
I'm addition TO the above. II Is pre-
sumable that there will be a very
considerable amount OF miscellaneous
matters which necessarily come with
In the scope OF the investigation.
AS above set out, you Will easily
sec that there Is a very broad field
for labor. Just how far the investi-
CATION will necessarily have 70 go In
all these various directions is prob
.ematical. or one thing I am sure,
and that is, IL should go far enough
ir every direction TO ferret out Grim
Inal conduct II exists In any OF these
places.
I'm addition to this grand jury In
vestlgation, there are now pending
before the recorders court, 20 cases
tCortinaes .. Psse EishO