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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-06
WATER SERVICE
NOT GUARANTEED
Judge Crump Rules That City Is
Not Required to Fur
nish Pressure.
DAMAGE SUIT is SETTLED
House Owner Put In Fixtures on
Second Floor, Proving
Useless.

decision OF far-reachinS import
ance 80 the City Of Richmond was
handed down by Judge Crump IN the
Law and Equity Court yesterday, when
he sustained a demurrer in the suit or
: 5. Stansbury against the city OF
Richmond The case was tried recent
ly in the Law and Equity Court ana
resulted in a jury verdict against tn
city in the sum Of 1915. subject TO the
-uling of the court on the demurrer.
Judge Crump yesterday sustained the
demurrer and entered Judgment for the
defendants.
Mr.. Stansbury was, on or about De-
cember Il, 1911, the owner and occu-
pant Of a dwelling house at 3l3 Temple
Street. and was ON that date notified
bv the health authorities TO connect
his premises with city sewer and water
main. He expended $3.50 in plumbing
fixtures and connections, and claim
that after having made this outlay
il was found that there was not suffi-
Gent pressure In the water main IN
front of his house 10 raise water
the second story, rendering certain
OF his new fittings useless. Claiming
that he had been put TO unnecessary
expense and trouble. and that the
health Of his family had been endan-
sered. he brought suit against the city,
and secured verdict for 1875.
without contesting the substantial
correctness of the facts recited by Mr..
S.ansbury in his bill. City Attorney
pollard in his demurrer claimed that
il was no part of the duty OF the city
as a municipal corporation TO guaran-
tee sufficient pressure OF water in
every locality and for every building.
There are and have been large areas
of the city in which water does not
risA under normal pressure 20 the
second floors of houses though much
has been done in recent years to re-
lieve this condition. Until a year or
two ago the pressure was entirely in
adequate in the whole high level sec
ton along Franklin and Grace Streets.
from Fifth 70 Adams. and the situation
was only relieved when a system Of
reducing valves were installed by
which the Lee District standpipe SER
vice could be used. With the con-
stantly increasing height OF Office
buildings and apartments, Mr.. Pollard
contended that the city could not
guarantee water pressure sufficient to
raise water to the top foors OF such
structures. as otherwise IL would be
nut to enormous expense in erection
of standpipes to meet individual cases
While the city requires public SER
vice corporations holding telephone o.
light franchises to serve every citt
zen in the corporate limits, IL does
not itself undertake to meet this r.
GuiremenS with either gas or water
mains. though very large sums have
been expended recently in extension
Of water mains. and in cross connec-
tons TO increase the pressure
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-06
NAME COMMITTEE
ON ANNEXATION
Mayor Approves Ordinance, and
Investigating Body Will
Be Appointed.

Mayor Ainslie approved yesterday the
joint resolution which provides for the
appointment of special committee on
annexation Of territory to the city
The committee is to he named by the
presiding officers Of the two branches
of the Council. and will consist OF four
councilmen and three aldermen Under
the terms of the resolution adopted BY
both branches Of the Council, the spec
ial committee IS instructed to INQUIRE.
ascertain and report finally or from
time 70 time to either branch OF the
Council whether IL be desirable to en-
large the territorial limits of the city,
and if so. In what direction and 10
what extent, and upon what terms ana
conditions such extension can be made
by agreement. and whether II IS de-
sirable to accept such terms and con-
ditions. and IL not. whether resort
should be had TO the proper court 10
fix such terms and conditions as may
De just and equitable.
II is expected that the presidents OF
the two branches of the Council VIII
name their committee appointments
within the next few days and that the
committee will shortly be at work Inc
pronounced opposition TO annexation by
members Of the Board # Aldermen re-
suited in the defeat Of the resolution
first introduced. which was similar 10
the above in every respect save tna'
IL carried IT. addition an appropriation
Of $500 70 meet the necessary expenses
4 the special committee. The change
IS said 10 be not important. as the city
Will be liable for such necessary ex-
.peu~~~ as the committee may incur
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-06
HEALTH AL MANIAC READY
State Board Ready to Distribute VAL
liable Publication.

Adorned with a handsome blue cover.
bearing 4 picture of Virginia with the
torch OF sanitary enlightenment the
Virginia Health Almanac has been re-
ceived from the printer. apd is now
ready for distribution. 1t was re-
viewed IN The Times Dispatch last
week.
Following the custom set in 1911.
when the State published the frst
health almanac Issued in this country,
this years almanac contains a com
pendulum of the fundamental princi-
Plies Of disease prevention. with special
paragraphs on the more familiar COM
municab BILE diseases. These are ar
ranged in the form Of monolOgUes,
with added sections describing the va
riOus diseases discussed, and outlining
The precautions to be taken. The
health proverbs. which have always
teen a feature of the almanac, are
given this year in large numbers. and
are supplemented with brief directions
for good health on the farm.
The Board of Health has ordered
10000 OF these almanaCs. which Will be
sent to the general mailing list of
the board. to the newspa pers OF the
State and 10 exchanges in other States.
rhe demand for the almanac. which
last year included requests from Can
ada. Europe. Madagascar and Aus
tralia, is expected TO be equally large
this year Copies will he sent upon
request TO the State Board of Health.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-06
SUBURBAN HOME
PREY TO FLAMES
Barton Heights Fire Caused by
Defective Flue-LoSS Cow
cred by Insurance.

Fire caused by d defective hue yes
terdav shortly before noon almost 10
tally destroyed the suburban home OF
George W Cummings, on kodGtE
Street. Barton Heights. Although the
house was damaged beond repair. the
larger part of the furniture was saved
The probable loss is about $4,000. part
" covered by insurance.
The fire started in the chimney wheh
2 narIor stove was lit II was tanned
bv a stiff breeze and quickly spread
The Barton Heights Fire Department
in command of Hardin Bache' cnlei'
and John FIR ischkorn, Jr.. assistant
chief. responded. and although hamp-
cred by lack Of fire hghting apparatus
did efficient service and arrived IN
time to prevent the blaze from eaten
ing adjoining dwellings = call for the
Richmond Department was sent IN "e
fore the fire was extinguished-
The Cummings home was Iocateo
nearly two blocks from the car line IN
battery Court. and was one of the pref
test homes in the suburb. II was val
ued at $4,000.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-06
CITIZEN
WOULD AID ALIENS
George L. Carter. Wealthy Mine
Owner. Adds Word for
Communication.
Communication.

Another plea for Communication for
Floyd and Claude Allen Was made 20
Governor Mann yesterday. II was pre-
scented by George l. Carter. OF Bris-
tol. owner Of much mineral land IN
Southwest Virginia. and father OF the
Carolina. Clinchfeld and Ohio Rail
way. Mr. Carter came to the city
/. Scherer. and saw the Governor for
some time
As a native OF Carroll County. MIR.
carter said he knew the parties affect
ed lie was a boyhoOd friend OF the
late sheriff webb. one Of the men
killed in the courthouse tragedy. and
admired him. For a time ne was a
next-door ueighbor 10 Judge Massis
in Pulaski and expressed his admir-
alton for the dead jurist
IL was felt By Mr.. Carter that with
his knowledge OF the circumstances
in Carroll. and his acquaintance with
the traits and environment OF the
Aliens. he should ask for commute
ton. especially for Claude. He left
the city last night
The Governor was busy throughout
the day with the Richmond. Fred
ericksburg and Potomac settlement
and made little progress with the Al
len case. His time has been so much
occupied this week that u Is felt his
decision may not be ready FOR severai
days-perhaps not this week. But
he has given no indication as 10 the
time of his coming announcement.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-06
BROKERS BEFORE
CITY GRAND JURY
Virginia'S Wsalthiest Citizen,
According to His Tax Re-
turns. Is a Witness.

John y. Branch. whose return on In
come tax was the highest In the state
for 'si-. was witness before the
special grand jury investigating tax
returns yesterday afternoon. M
Branch was with the jury for some
time.
Other witnesses AZ yesterdays scs-
sion Of the special tax grand jury were
john Adams. International Harvester
Co. scott q S;ringfeiiow. Miller. Co.
=. and &. Randolph. John I. Williams
4 sons. Hchson. Nassie & Leigh. paw
export & Co. and Th1mss Branch
Co
u - presumed the grand jury desired
information from brokers and handlers
Of stocks. bonds and unDrtsages Tor INC
purpose q discovering holdings Of THIS
nature not given In for taxation IN the
assessment Of last year. Information
regarding such property would natural
~ be ia the hands Of brokers'
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-06
TALK INSURANCE
FOR WORK|NGMAN
Commissioner Button Reading
Up on Compulsory Com
pensation Acts.

There is indication around the Cap
itol that the apparent spreading senti-
ment in favor OF a workingman's in
surance and compensation act has
reached the Old Dominion, and that
such "A bill will be presented before the
Legislature which meets next winter.
Several prominent members of the
General Assembly. hearing the noise
of conflict waited from other States.
are making d thorough study of this
very complicated problem with a view
to possible legislation in Virginia.
AS any such insurance law would
properly come before the Bureau OF
Insurance, Commissioner Button has
armed himself with all available lit
erature, of a reliable nature, bearing
on the subject OF workingman' In
surance and compensation. and will re-
view the question from beginning to
end during the months before the con-
vening of the next General Assembly
The problem OF compulsory Insurance
for workingmen originated in conserv-
alive Europe and has rapidly spread
over the entire continent. In its prac-
teal operation its supporters claim the
act has satisfied every demand and Is
steadily growing in favor.
Several of the States already have a
W OrhlnRfudn insurance anu tOilpehSd-
ton act" said Colonel Button yesterday.
and a dozen Legislatures are consid-
ering such bills this winter. II Is only
question OF time until We have to
face the proposition in Virginia, and
intend TO post myself thoroughly on
the subject before IL is sprung In the
General Assembly. The constitution
ality of workingmans insurance laws
has been seriously questioned, and /
would like to have that established
before the Legislature takes up the
act"
One of the first Legislative victories
accomplished by President Elect VIII
son after ne was elected Governor OF
New Jersey was the enactment by the
New Jersey Legislature OF a working
mans insurance and compensation
act The President-elect is staunch
advocate of the plan. and. IL Is under
stood, would like to see IL become
universal in the United States
In its actual working, the working
mans insurance and compensation act
provides for compulsory insurance FOR
employees, requiring the employer 10
take out of the employees wages the
insurance premiums as they fall due
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-06
ATTACK BYRD LIQUOR LAW
Madison DistiiIers Seek Injunction to
Restrain state From Enforcing II.

Rivercomb x Craven. distillers Of
Madison County. made application yes
terday H. the United states District
Court for an injunction against the
state Of Virginia to restrain 1t from
prosecuting the distiners on an indict-
ment which has been brought against
them for alleged violations OF the Byrd
liquor Law The case was heard by
Judges WaddiH. Pritchard and Nc
lowell. sitting as a special district
court
The distillers claim "A conflict be
tween the Federal and state laws gov
errins, the sale and disposition Of their
product. and through their counsel
ask that the Commonwealth be er-
joir-c from proceeding against Il on
az, ground that the Byrd law IS uncc1-
si.tutioual The court took the MAJ
f-r rnlcr Amusement
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-06
Paragraph Pulpit
Micah vi G-s. To-Dsy's Version.

"Wherewith shall ] come before. the
Lord and bow myself before the high
God2 Shall / come before Him with
rites and ceremonies? VIII the Lord
be pleased with charities from the
thousands which / have secured BY
grinding the face of the poOr2 Shall
I be baptized for my transgressions:
or shall partake sacrament OF bread
and wine for the sin of nay SOUL tie
hath showed thee, O man. what IL good.
and what doth the Lord require OF
three but 10 do Justly and 70 love
mercy and TO walk humbly with thy
God ?''-Cnitarian Publicity Committee
ADVERTISEMENT
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-06
Dairymcn's Meeting.

william y. Saunders. State Dairy
and Food Commissioner. is sending ur-
gent invitations TO the dairy and cat
tie men Of Virginia TO attend the sixth
stanton. February IL and 3. Prepa-
rafions have been made for the best
convention OF the ASSOCIATION ever held
and splendid program has been ar
ranged. Special rates to stanton are
being offered BY several railroads
Commissioner Saunders is secretary Of
the association.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-06
MODEST DEMAND
OF HEALTH BOARD
Wants Slight Increase in Appro-
priation-Has Saved
MANY Lives.

For continuation Of the work II is
doing Tor lettering living conditions
in the community. the Board Of Health
asked from the Council Finance Com
mite last night S46.5O0. which Is only
$3.50 more thau the total o. appropria-
t.or~ 10 the Health Department last
wear The items asked for are as fol-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-06

The board of managers OF the Real
Estate Exchange, In annual session
Tuesday. reelected F. II Boykin sec
rotary for the ensuing year fresi-
dent Funston reappointed without
change all members of the various
standing committees.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-06

= n Alien a student al the Medical Coll
lexe OF Virginia reported yesterday TO the
Doifce that a purse containing So was taken
a cIoak-roouf while attending a lecture
Detective Sergesnts Wiley and kelam are
InvesfiRafirg The case
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-06

RuflSing and repair permits we're issued
Yesterday a. follows: .
Usbifston Bros, to repair brick stable IN
roar OF col East Cary street 70 cost si.S-
Lula Mitchell. TO repair brick evening
90 MAYO street TO cost SO -
y. n. Curtis to repair brick dwelling. ls-'
WIS, Grace street. to cost 500.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-06
Mr Irn.nn Di-mfssed.

w r. Lyman. manager Of the Corey
Company IncD. who was arrested Tuesday
night by Bicycle O5!ceFS Matt and Irafior
on the charge Of driving automobile
faster than allowed by law in West carr
street was dismissed yesterday morning IN
Police Court.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-06
FIFTY BALLOTS
TO NAME SURGEON
Mayor Breaks Deadlock in Po-
lice Board, Making DR.. Open
hirner Assistant.

One Of the most warmly contested
appointments made in long while by
the Board Of Police Commissioners
took place last night, when the ques-
ton Of the selection Of an assistant
TO DR.. c. W. ?. Brock. police surgeon,
came up. II was not until the fftieth
ballot that Mayor Aisle, chairman.
cast the deciding vote. the members
Of the board being divided, four and
four, and DR.. 81. Julien Oppenhlmer
was named. 1t was understood that
eight candidates were placed in nomi-
nation. but the names of the unsuc-
cessful aspirants We're not made pub
lie.
The appointment Of an assistant sur
geon came about through a written
request from DR.. Brock, who stated
that on account of increasing years he
was unable to perform all duties re-
Quired from him as surgeon. and asked
for an assistant to relieve him of some
work The fact that an appointment
would be made for this newly created
vacancy was not made public, but was
circulated quietly among the local
medical profession, and applicants APP
peared on all sides. For more than an
hour the commissioners were dead
locked, and not until four of the eight
present favored Or. Oppenhimer, and
four for one Of his opponents, dld
Mayor Ainslie break ii by siding with
the Oppenhimer supporters.
Gets Half Salary.
The salary Of the asslstant-surge on
Will be one-half Of that received by
DR.. Brock. which is paid in the form
of 81 monthly by each member OF the
department
\ resolution was adopted By the
board changing the bylaws 10 grant
all policemen who were appointed
prior TO March 10. 1902 the privilege
OF being placed upon the retired list
at the age of sixty-fve years
their request All me mbers who were
put on the force after that GATE are
automatically retired at the age of
siNty-nve.
George Isaac. for a long while q
patrol driver. was relieved OF duty al
the second station and appointed ;anl-
tor at the First station - succeed W
I. Oglivie. who died xast wc< W. Z.
Netcalf was elected chauffeur 10 fill
the vacancy created b. the transfer
OF Isaac.
g We Thurman was relieved from
bicycle SQUAD duty and tew>Ar arily
assigned for duty in the Signal Sys-
TEN Office. lie succeeds J. J. LANCE
recently retired
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-06
SUMMON FATHER
TO POLICE COURT
T. 7. Shaw Must Answer for
Four-Year-Old Son TRY
ing to Wreck Trains"
SAY CHARGE IS ABSURD
Parent Declares Boy Is Fond OF
Having Pins and Nails
Mashed by Wheels.

Acting upon orders from Chief-of-
Police Werner. Bicycle Policemen Tray
lor and Matt yesterday reported I. }.
Shaw. If ll9 South Linden Street. for
permitting his four-year-oId son. Der
nard Shaw. to place distractions on
tracks OF the Richmond. Fredericks-
burg and Potomac Railroad in Belvi-
dere street. a summons VIII be issued
for him TO appear in Police Court TO
snow cause why ne snouio not ." pun
isned IOr allowing tnv chlld 10 en-
DANGER the llves OF passengers.
The iaea OF cnaracteai-4ns my son
as tram wrecker is ABSURD MI
Shaw SAID last night wnen seen at
his nome "He will not Dc five years
old until next May. ana you may un-
derstand that ne can Date4s ts.In- ne
statements that he confessed TO plac-
ing spikes and other oostrucuons on
the tracks merely for the sake OF
seeing engines Jump OF the track. is
simply bosn.'
Until yesterday the Shaws lived at
1928 South Relvidere Street which Is
at the corner OF Canal and the tracks
pass within a few feet Of the FROM
door. The property is owned by the
railroad. and SHAW said last nigntSthat
several days ago ne was gwen orders
to move. He said he understood the
motive for this action was that his
boy frequently played near the tracks
and the railroad officials reared ne
might be injured.
Puts Pins On Rails.
The father aiso explained that the
~ plactnc DinS
and nails on the tracks to have them
hattened BY the wheels OF passing
trains. and then would proudly display
them 10 his mother. On one occasion
he was known TO place spoon on the
rails.
The child gained access TO the street
in view of the fact that his grandpar-
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. F. a. Fields, of 211
South Belvidere Street, lived but few
doors away. and he was constantly
running between the two homes.
More than two weeks ago a yard
engine was derailed at Canal and Bel
videre Streets and the police say that
il was caused by the boy putting a
big nut or spike on the tracks. Matt
and Traylor say that on Monday after
noon they saw him put a spike on the
track and they removed il only few
minutes before a passenger train
passed W VI. Burnett, a Waterman
stationed at that point, is understood
TO have said he removed big BLOCK
of wood from the rails several days
ago.
Don't Think He Did II.
Mr.. and Mrs Shaw said they did not
believe that the larger distractions
were put on the tracks by their son.
Discussing the matter last night
Chief Of Police Werner said: IF the
child is responsible for deraiiing one
engine and attempting to derail trains.
something should be done with him
Captain Epps. Of the Second District,
and myself discussed the matter, and
decided the best course TO pursue In
this case would be TO summon the
father TO court and see what is to be
done"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-12-09

FOR RENT-Furnished room for or
men: board II desired; private fam
lily. 1921 z. Missouri
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-12-09

BUMDING size. 500

BUILDING SITE, $500.
. full south front lots in select loca-
ton on River st. Cheapest buy in
vicinity.
CLOSE IN BUNGALOW.
rooms, every modern convenience,
near Sunset school, $3.50: terms.
ROOM BUNGALOW
Excellent location, Highland park;
Just erected; S3375: terms to suit you.
REMEMBER
Those acre tracts on the Interurban
for 5000 are going to cost more next
spring.
TObin Real Estate Co.
The POstOffice is Behind
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-12-09

WANTED-Lace curtains to wash. Phi
1913.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-12-09
FOR SALE
SI0.NOO.OR

New modern eight room furnished home
with not water heat on two fun lots,
in Sunset Heights addition. Can give
immediate possession. Can make suit
able terms
jas. J. Watts,
104 san Francisco St. Phone asa.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-12-09
Notice To Classified Advertisers

All classified advertising ordered
10 run indefinitely It. f. must be in
writing No [ z advertisements
accepted over the telephone Orders
to discontinue L Z. ads must also be
n writing and can not be accepted
over the telephone. A stop order re-
cept viii be given when q t { ad is
ordered discontinued
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-12-09

RANCH WORK by single man. Address
Work, care Herald.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-12-09

WANTED-A practical farmer to put
in crops on land near Clint, Texas. 30
acres, go acres cleared and ready for
plow Land close to main canal. own
er will furnish seed and implements TO
right party. Give all crops and rent
free first years.
See Austin G Mari.
Phone 1850. 304 san Antonio St.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-12-09
S3JO CASH

$3.50 CASH
Buys a good room red brick on .
south front corner lots L block from
highland Park car line; good neigh
borhOOd and lots level, with full view
of the valley. Price only $3.50, $3.50
cash, bal. SO per month, including in
teresL.
NEW MONTANA ST. BUNGALOW.
( rooms modern bungalow with all
the builtin features, south front cor
near school. Price $1,000. E-3 cash, bal.
easy terms.
r. c. Bailey Land Co.
306 Mesa Ave. Phone 2O68
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-12-09
Wanted Situations.

WANTED-Xmas dolls to dress. Phone
$3.50.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-12-09
For SaIe-ReaI Estate

LARGE 2 story residence for Sale at
bargain. 1918 E Boulevard.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-12-09
Help Wanted-FemaIe.

WANTED-Windows to clean. Phi. rs.
stone, Ariz, to cook and do general
homework: references required; Swede
or Irish girl preferred; MeXicans need
not apply. Phone 1851 for details.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-12-09

Help Wanted-Fe
WANTED-Woman for general house
work 500 Epson. Phone 273.
WANTED Experienced woman dish
washer 407 2. Franklin
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1913-05-21

There were Sass women employed
in gainful occupations in Washington
d. @.