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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-21
MEANS OF TRANSIT
AFFECT REAL ESTATE

One Of the most certain factors In
advancing real estate values Is the
extension OF the means Of transit.
Building railroads create towns
building SUBURBAN lines establishes
vilIages-building urban lines make
new civic centres.
In order to show how their hold
ings would be affected by the $780,
900. 600 which New York city is pre-
pairing to spend on extending its sys-
tenn Of subways. Wood. Harmon Il
Company-the well known realty
operators-have arranged with
Meesrs. Robinson. Nelson a. Com
pany. the electrical supply house Of
III East Main street. for the exhibit
ton In one OF their windows Of very
attractive working model Of tho new
subway system, showing how the new
line. passing under Broadway, Man
haitian. spreads out the fine rcsiden-
tial sections Of Brooklyn and reach
the different Wood Harmon holdings
there. The model is a very ingenious
piece OF Workmanship. showing the
little cars leach about an inch long)
operated by electricity. running along
through Brooklyn--the home section
OF New York--diying under the river
In the subways, passing UP under
Broadway. alongside Of the twenty,
thirty and forty story skyscrapers.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-21
MUST CONE HERE
TO IDENTIFY man
G LAIRvOYANT AND HIS WOMAN
COMPANION BEING HELD
/
ON SUSPICION.

The preliminary hearing of George
Howard, alias George Packard, alias
Professor Don de la veda clairvoy.
ant. and May Blackmore. both sus-
pected OF being fugities, the one from
justice and the other from her pa
rents. were continued In Police Court
yesterday morning to April 23d.
The man is suspected of being Il
fugitive from Louisville. KY. while
the girl. who says she is but nineteen
years old. is suspected Of being a
fugitive from her parents in Butler,
Pa. The man, who has been inter-
viewed several times by Captain Nc
Mahon. declares that he is not want
ed anywhere. and seems confident of
acquittal. 4 telegram has been sent
to the Louisville authorities stating
that they must send an officer here
to identify Howard as the man wany-
ed by Tuesday morning. otherwise he
will be released from custody. The
Louisville authorities wanted a photo
graph Of the man suspected, but the
Virginia statute prohibits the taking
OF photographs until after conviction.
A telegram from tho chief of police
in Butler stated that the history Of
the girl would be investigated there.
If there were any results. information
would be communicated by letter
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-21

revenue to prosecute the sellers Of
the Jamaica ginger for violating OF
the liquor laws n virginia. II they do
not take out the regular liquor deal
ers' licence. The attorney general held
that 1t was the duty Of the commits
sioner Of the revenue to see 10 1t that
every druggist, merchant or individual
selling the compounds containing SO
much alcohol be made to obey the
law. The manufacturers Of the com.
pound In question. known as 'Hite's
Jamaica Ginger" must secure man.
ufacturer's liceHse, wholesale license
and shipping license.
Penalties For Violation.
Penalties for violation Of the law
fine Of from $50 to 800
jail upon the first conviction. The
penalty becomes even more severe
on second conviction.
Section Of the Byrd law says:
"That-all mixtures, preparations and
liquids which will produce intoxica-
ton shall be deemed ardent spirits
within the meaning of this act, and
this definition shall include beer,
malt liquors, whiskcy. wine. brandy
or any mixture thereof. fruits pre-
served in arden spirits and alcoholic
bitters."
But, II Is said, the manufacturers
and sellers of the ginger compound
have been seeking immunity behind
section 7 of the law. which says:
ANY druggist who desires to sell
ardent spirits or alcoholic bitters shall
take out retail liquor dealers license
and shall. in all respects be deemed
n retail liquor dealer and be subject
to the requirements Of this act; pro-
Vided, the provisions OF this act shall
not apply to liquor used by any drug
gist in the preparation OF medicine.
No alcoholic bitters. whether the
same may have been manufactured
in this State or elsewhere, shall be
sold in this State by any person who
has not obtained license under this
act"
AS result of the Roanoke case
special instructions will be sent out
tn officials through Virginia to secure
vigorous enforcement of the law In
regard to compounds containing a
high percentage Of alcohol.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-21
JAMAICA GINGER IS
HELD RESPONSIBLE
ATTORNEY cENnnAL CONDEMNS
III AFTER HEARING ONE VERSE
AND CHORUS.
MUST HAVE LICENSE
HIGHLY CHARGED CONCOCTION ON
SALE IN ROANOKE DRuG STORES
CONTAINS o. PER CENT.
ALCOHOL.
THE bobolink bobbled his brug frin-

THE bobolink bobbled his brug brin-
dafre
And frazzled his fungo-ozwando.
He sprazzled and chuggea his lyg
miffigaire
While panoisA.lig out his frass manio.
His mugship. however, galop on tina
siller.
And quinsaggcd his plag into minK;
I;le the ginzook cowldiggered ana pig
gled the briller,
Twas the fob OF the sol bobolink."
Thus warbled IA Roanoke sprin poet,
the other day. illuminated and highly
,erfumed from lingering association
with bottle of certain brand IL
Jamaica ginger" The chorus was
waited into the office Of Harry NJ.
IJarnall, commissioner OF revenue for
he city of Roanoke. II ran Ike this:
Pale giummed eve and a herd Of
whangs.
and the er.is giob of the knawsome
Wool warped guage and a blQtch Of
Bartender. what did you in tie
BOOZE"
Commissioner Darnail prlcked up
his ears. 1t should like a song of
4I144 per cent Of al@ohol TO. the. catsa-
missioner And the chemist found tina j..
1t actually contained SO per cent.
Thereby ha ngs this story.
II "Bjinks' Jamaica ginger con-
tanned SO per cent of alcohol. ana
made a man MARBLE such rhyme. why
shouldn't the druggist. merchant or
other person selling 1t, obtain and dis
play Httuor dealer. license ?
Attorney General Acts.
This sololfquy was brought To Lie
attention OF Attorney general Williams
in Richmond yesterday and that Of
fetal proceeded to put the ban on
Jamaica ginger" unless the person
or concern selling it secured liquor
dealers license.
Meanwhile the saloon keepers were
complaining of injury done to their
business by this alleged illegitimate
sale of the ginger compound Will,
the Roanoke police were wondering
what new kind OF booze had been put
on the market to cause SO many aD-
normal and Ma;teawan jags.
Attorney Genera, Williams direct
cd the Roanoke commissioner of the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-21
INSPECTS CADETS
AT LEXINGTON

I
Especial to The Richmond virginian.)
LEXINGTON, VA, April 20.-Cap-
tain William Fl. Raymond, OF the gen
eral staff, United States Army, has
spent several days at the Virginia
Military Institute. inspecting the mill
tary department. He left today. The
inspection embraced a review OF bat
TALON. Butts manual. advance and
rear guard work. outpost duty. at
tack. defense OF position. encomp-
n,~nt Of battalion in shelter and wall
tents. concluding with full dress bat
TALON parade.
Captain Raymond witnessed the ar
tllIery and gatling gun drill squad
drills. manuel OF arms and bayonet
exercises. The cadet barracks were
inspected. The third class presented a
gymnasium exhibition Friday night
CAPTAIN RAYMOND seemed well pleas
ed with what he saw.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-21
CITY OFFICIALS
DIVE IN SEWER
COMPLETION OF BIG DRAIN TO DE
CELEBRATED IN NOVEL
MANNER,

In the heart of the rock tunnel.
which forms a. part OF the Virginia
avenue sewer. a luncheon will he given
b. the city engineers office Tuesday
afternoon to celebrate the completion
OF the work on the big drain that will
supply sewer service to the southwest
ern part OF Richmond. The luncheon
will be served In the tunnel where
speeches will also reverbrate.
Carrying city official and guests, a
special train will leave the Chesa peake
and Ohio depot at $3.50 o'clock in the
afternoon. and the luncheon Will begin
at 4 o'clock. The special will return
at S:30 O'clock Assistant City En-
gineer T.. J. keegan and City Engineer
Boiling are to be among the prinei pal
speakers.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-21
PllDER|NG CASE
To GRAND JURY
COLEMAN NOW CLAIMS IsfNrUN-
: rrY WAS OFFERED HIM FOR
CONFESSION.

". A. Coleman, charged with vio-
iating the .'pandering' law in that he
r. alleged to have accepted diamond
ring valued at $500 from Goldie Tor
rance, alias Edith Coleman, alias
Edith Williams. and to have pawned
It. for $500 was sent On to the grand
Jury from Police Court yesterday
,morning. He was admitted to ball in
the sum OF $500. which was furnished
by his father. Eugene Coleman.
The accused was arrested several
days ago by Detective Krensei. who
Obtained from him a confession that
Coleman had received the ring from
the woman and that he had pawned
It At Sam Bachrach's shop. Attor-
neys q. X. Pollock and L. O.. Wen
dtnb0rg, for the defense. attempted to
show that the detective promised Inn
munity to Coleman before ne signed
tbs confession. The detective will try
to prove that he offered no immunity
whatever that he was in no position
10 offer Immunity. since the inyesti-
CATION Of such cases has been dele
gatcL to him and because he has been
appointed by the Board Of Police
Commissioners a special officer to CO.
operate with the United States Gov
eminent IN the suppression of The
white slave traffic" under which
ho4d the present case might come.
The Terrence woman testified that
she only loaned Coleman the ring.
and said that she had twice borrowed
sion, however. Coleman stated that
thu Pfvv ~na MA cad m htc 0ouar 1,v
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-21

The hearing OF ]. w. Gillian.
charged with having forged the name
OF O. Hooker TO a check for $50. was
continued in Police Court yesterday
morning to May I'd. Gillian was later
bailed before Judge f. II. Wells. OF
Hustings Court Part II, now sitting for
Judge Witt, In the sum OF $500. r.
A. Rohleder, who is implicated in
like charge, IL also OF, on bail. He
protests that he is innocent.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-21
TRUE REFORMERS
ON TRIAL MONDAY

order OF True Reformers. which has
been postponed several times. will
begin In the Hastings Court Monday
morning at IL o'clock.
Tho accused arc represented by Z.
r. Byrd. speaker OF the House OF
Representatives.! Attorney Harry NJ.
Smith, Jr.. and others. All are
under indictment.
Reuben T. HUI, cashier Of the de-
funct bank Of The True Rsformers,
who was among the first to be IN
dicted. 10 still at large. and q reward
has been offered for his apprchcn-
sion and conviction.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-21
BY GEORGE DUFREsNE.

tSpeciai Caole from the ntSIHdtloHaI
News Service.)
PARIS, April 20.--While at the
present moment syndicaiism does not
Brighten law-abiding Frenchmen.
there is another danger which IL
causing them great deal OF anxiety.
Crime In on the increase In the bis
cities In Paris the authorities are
apparently at loss to know how to
deal with IL. Scarcely a week elapses
without a policeman being shot by
apaches. WHO are increasing in num-
bers.
NJ. Lepine. the project Of police.
confesses that his force Is totally In
adequate to cope with the increasing
army OF criminals. Further. he
suggests that there should be an end
to the leniency witG which criminals
are treated by judges. The subject OF
the increase Of crime Is occupying
the attention OF writers and poll
ticians, and this week one OF the
newspapers has organized confer
eace at which magistrates. deputies.
municipal councillors. barristers and
others have aired their views. There
is consensus of opinion that the
streets of Paris are becoming more
and more unsafe. A holder sort OF
criminal Is operating now.
Works Only 1t Might.
He works not only at night time.
he is making a speciality Of daylight
rohberies by means Of motor cars N
most cases the robberies are accom-
panied by bloodshed. The revolver IA
used.
The army of apaches Ii increasing
so rapidly that the suggestion mas
been put forward that all Paristans
should arm themselves with revolvers
for self defense. II the law was al.
tered to admit of this being done.
regrettable incidents would be Of
daily occurrence. NJ. Lepine prob
ably knows the situation better than
any criminologist. and It may be that
In the end his suggestion, that tho
police force be largely Increased. and
that hardened criminals be trans
ported to penal settlements instead
of being sent to comfortable prisons
for a few months. will be adopted.
Sent 10 Grand Jury.
n.~Aa.A Y..,>nr ~olornd rhargad
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-21
"CLEAN UP" DAY
NAMED BY MAYOR

tsr4rial 10 THE Richmond vfrginian.)
LYNCHBURG. VA, April 20.--In
conjunction with the Woman's Club
md other organizations cooperating.
Mayor Smith has issued a proclama-
ton setting aside April 20 ns the day
for the annual cleanup in the city.
The City Street Department Will have
an extra quota OF wagons to haul
away refuse. The dav had been gem
orally observed for several years A.
Spring cleaning day The men mostly
60 fishing on that day.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-21

Especial to the Richmond virginian.)
HOUSTON. VA, April 20.-Salcs
on the South Boston tobacco mar
ket for the week past have been
rather hRvy for this near the, end OF
the season. totaling for the week from
$4,000 to 40O.000--especially were
tho breaks heavy on Friday. While
the price for tho weeks offerings
rule about the same qualify. for the
greater part has been nondescript--
here and there q sprinkling Of first
class. With the end Of the week.
sales FOR tho season have reached
2aOo0.000: these figures being In ex-
cess Of entire receipts Tor last season.
Breaks are expected light for the
coming week.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-21
L YNCHBURG MAYOR
TO BE UNOPPOSED

Especial to The Richmond Virginian)
LYNCHBURG. VA. April 60
Mayor G. W. Smith today announced
hts candidacy for reelection, and II In
now regarded probable that he will
be unoppcsed.
r. Chess McGhee. second lieuten-
ant Of the Lynchburg Home Guard.
who had been expected to be can
didate. today said ne would not run.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-21

In the management of the schools
and election of trustees. The board
did not think the charter gave such
right to the church, but decided that
when a vacancy occurred the trustees
would nominate and submit the name
for tho approval OF the two conferences.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-21

G. Moffett King. the Richmond rep
OF the Mutual Assurance
Society of Virginia. has been elected
secretary OF the society to succeed
Thomas Boiling. who rendered his
resignation. The election comes as
to Mr.. King.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-21

James Rau.


Especial to The Richmond Virginian.)
HARRISONBURG. VA. April 60
James Rau. 20 years old. Confed-
crate veteran. Is dead in Edinburg.
Shenandoah county. Several days
ago he was stricken with paralysis in
the bath tub and lay helpless In the
water for ten hours. Next morning
his son found him, more dead than
alive. Pneumonia set In and death
followed quickly.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-21
~ Ill with typhoid fever. Mr.. AIKEN
leaves daughter and two sisters.
Att Gaze Continued.

The hearing OF Edward Atti.
charged with having stolen Sis from
d. Marroni. was postponed in Police
Court yesterday morning to April 26th.
Atti was brought back from Cincin-
natl by Detective Sergeant Bailey FRI
day night. He 10 alleged to have brok-
en- into Marronis cash register.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-21
Auto Case, In Court.

Gilbert Weldon was fined $50 In
Police Court yesterday morning on n
charge Of having exceeded the speed
limit In his automobile.
Tho preliminary hearing OF William
shannon. charged with 4 like offense.
was continued to April z3d
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-21
ON THE INCREASE IN
LARGER CITIES OF FRANCE
Army OF Apaches Increasing So Rapidly Suggestion Has
Been Made That All Paris;ans Arm Themselves With
Revolvers for Self-Protecton

with criminal assault on Ella Lynch,
fourteen years old. was sent on to the
grand jury from Police Court yester-
day morning.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-21
STATE HOSPITALS MUST
TAKE ALCOHOLIC PATIENTS

State hospitals In Virginia cannot
refuse admission to patients suffering
from alcoholism. according to an opin-
Jon yesterday by Acknowledgement VIII
Iiams, His decision followed an in
outry from DR.. g. ". Brown. OF the
Ea stern state HOspita..
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-21
Linden Allen,

Especial to The Richmond virginian.l
HARRISONBCRG, VA. April 2e.-
Linden Allen, So years old. died at
Mt. Jackson. He belonged to prom
inent family His widow. who was
Miss Belle Pitman. Of Frederick coun-
ty. survives him and il now critical
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-21

Sent to Grand Jury.
Richard Jasper colorcd charged
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-21
Prepare Your Food
ON A
Green Castle"
KITCHEN CABINET

M : N'HHA~4N8 ~~@A1HASH
Such as hundreds of wives are
doing in this city every day in
the year. The cost is small. the
prices range from $500 to
$4,000 and you can pay us so
much every week or month, or
If you pay cash we viii allow
n;ce discount.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-07-27

Spokane, Wash, July 30
Bringing out maze of inter
woven lines of interest extending
back Fl years, broken for a per-
iod and now connected in a dram
attic way, the trial of Della Berg
man Olds, % years of, age, on
charge of shooting her husband,
DR.. w. H. Odds, 90 years of age, is
the most unique ever chronicled
in the criminal annals of Spokane.
When Della Bergman was a
child of 8 years, w. E. Southland
was a fireman on the Georgia
Central railroad. Boarding next
door to the Bergman family of
five, whose head was carpenter.
he daily saw the two little tots
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-07-27
leila Olds-on left Atty. w. E. Southa
Fred o. Robertson.

now Mrs. Odds and her sister,
Mrs. Frank Yeon-playing with
their. juvenile companions.
Husky "Bill" Southard's return
from work was signal of joy for
the youngsters in the neighbor-
hood. 1t meant candy, sweet
meats and jovial companionship,
for he had a host of stories learn
ed in a boyhood down in car
kansaw." Della was his favorite.
He was ''Uncle Bill'' to her.
Once when a mad dog raced
down residence street in At
lanta, ''Uncle Bill'' proved-as he
is proving nova source of
strength and defense for Della.
Paralyzed byfright, the little girl
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-12
KNOX COUNTY FARMERS
AT CREIGHTON INSTITUTE

CREIGHTON, Neb,, Feb, li.-tspeciaLl
THE farmers institute In Creighton on
February and 8 was the largest
ever attended in the history of the
organization. The people all took great
interest. asking questions and trying TO
learn all they could OF farming
The speakers OF the first day were Mr..
Marshall and Mr.. Croker. Mr.. Marshall.
In talking OF the fruit garden. told how
TO plan. raise and take care Of the dit
ferent FRUITS. also where they were best
adapted. ete.
The forenoon Of the second day was
taken Up with business session. Mr.
Hull was speaker OF the afternoon. ex-
planning the silo, its use and advantages,
The women had separate hall and
were instructed BY Miss Louise sabin OF
Beatrice. The class was instructed In
the art Of cooking, with demonstration
Of how to cook tough besfsteak so i
would be tender. A raisln pudding and
corn chowder were also made.
Mr.. Hull and Miss sahln were the
speakers of the evening.
The following officers were elected
Herbert Rhodes. president; Mrs. Herbert
Rhodes. vice president. $. A, Young
secretary; c. Schroeder. treasurer: Mr.
Burdick. 4. c. Wilmer and Mrs. Charles
King. executive committee.
Special music was furnished at all ses
sions by the following persons: Mis-
Agnes Schneider. Miss Hazel Smith, Mia
Hazel Young. Miss Margaret Colby ant
Noel Rhodes.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-12
NEWS NOTES OF SARGENT
Farmers Take Live Interest In
Advafcing Custer ceunty 4
Dairy Interests.

SARGENT. Nes.. Feb. i..-lspeciai.S-
The new creamery Is nearing completion
and will be ready for operation IN short
time The farmers have taken hold OF
the enterprise In earnest. as is seen by
cows. The officers elected for the en-.
suin year arei Milo Moore. president,
Henry Hyde, vice president: ]. d. Senior,
secretary-treasurer
State Normal Inspector g. A. Gregory
looked over the local school last week
and made satisfactory report. The
junior and senior classes are alive to the
training work. The high school build
ing recently damaged by fire has been
repaired and school work resumed there
this week.
Or. Holden. dentist. who has made pro-
fessionai visits here for the last ten years,
completed his engagement here prepare
tory TO going TO his claim in South
Dakota. He has improved several tools
used In dentistry and had them patented
lie expects 10 return In the fall and com.
plete some unfinished work.
Two cid settlers. pioneers In the devel.
opment Of the west. passed away neal
here recently: Marris Ferritor. on Jan,
uary IL. near. Ansslmo. having first moved
10 Custer county In 1856. at the age Of
a years. He leaves a widow and fiy,
daughters Mrs. N. c. Tarleton, on Jan
uary "a near Sargent, at the age OF g
years. leaving a husband and eight grand
children. She was laid TO rest In tn,
West Union cemetery.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-12
Pioneer Nebraska Editor
Is Busy in South Dakota

Edwin C,Ed''l \. Frye. who is Just now
gaining wide acquaintance throughout
South Dakota, was one Of the pioneer
newspaper men OF northeastern Nebraska
and southern South Dakota. He estab-
ished several newspapers which set are
in existence and able representatives Of
their communities.
Mfr. Fry vas born al Norwalk Conn,
April T. 1851, and almost from the time
he was mere boy has been connected
with newspaper work In one capacity or
another Il might say" said he. while
talking Of the incidents connected with
his long newspaper career, that / have
been in printing office for fifty years.
for / began my career in .he Norwalk
Gazette office when boy Of 10 He was
educated partially in the little red school
house OF that early period. and later
at a private school.
He reached Yankton on May 10. iS3.
with IS cents in his pocket lie also Was
the possessor Of a miniature hair trunk
that was put up to the old Sioux City
& Pacific anu Dakota Southern railroad.
from Missouri Valley TO Yankton, for his
fare. From Yankton he went by stage to
Springfield. In 1874 he established the
Pioneer. a weekly newspaper. at Mo-
brara, Neb.. and owned and edited the
paper for a period Of thirty years. After
leaving NiobraFa he established the Lake
Andes Wave. at Lake Andes. s. D.. and
the Julesburg News at Julesburg. Colo.
Mr.. Fry served as postmaster at Mo-
brara from 1874 to is77. and again from
1881 to iss2 He was Indian trader at Pine