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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-05
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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-02
FIRES PISTOL FOR
AID: IS ARRESTED
Greek Restaurateur Wants an
Officer, and Lands in Jail
For Signaling.

When H. Poppas, a Greek. OF 800
North First street, wanted TO summon
a policeman yesterday noon TO throw
q rowdy negro out OF his restaurant.
he walked to his front door and fired
n revolver in the air. The desired po-
Iiceman came-in fact. three OF them
came-and when they lett they had
both Poppas and the negro. Albert
smith. in tow.
The Greek was coluble with eX-
cuses when presented to the desk ser
geant at the Second Police Station,
explaining that ne has not been in
this country long. and was not aware
OF the fact that il Is q grave mis-
derneanor to fire a revolver N the
public higway, even II the assistance
Of the arm of the law is wished The
Greek. however. was booked for firing
a loaded revolver in the street.
Albert Smith. the negro, was writ
ten UP in the book on the charge OF
being disorderly in Poppass res
taurant. While ne fingered around
the station house Smith swore out a
warrant against Poppas. charging as
sa,,lt with a pistol. and had il served
Justice Crutchfeld will be asked 10
solve the tangle in Police Court this
morning.
According to the Creeks story,
Smith came into the restaurant short
" after noon yesterday and ordered
a steak " hen the order was served
th. negro declared he had ordered
liver. and re- used to pay for the steak.
4 heated argument followed. In the
course OF which Smith became threat
ening. and the Greek brought out his
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-02
JOINT SESSION
MONDAY NIGHT
Both Branches of Council to AM
nounce New Committee
Assignments. 4

President william H. Adams. Of the
Board Of Aldermen. Issued yesterday a
call for - joint session OF the Common
Council and Board of Aldermen for
next Monday night at 80 O'Clock to
elect school trustee TO succeed John
Bafsby. resigned. The Clay and Lee
Ward delegations have agreed to pre-
sent the name OF Walker C Cottrefl,
but at the last call FOR n Joint session
there was not a quorum present. and
no action was taken on the resigna-
ton OF Mr.. BaSby.
The Common Council meets Monday
night at O'Clock In regular session.
and notwithstanding the special meet
ings held during December. will have
before II lengthy reports from the old
Committees OF Ordinance. Charter and
Reform. and FFarance.
Presiden. r. Lee Peters said last
night that ne would be ready to an
nounce his committee assignments ar
that time for the seven new commit
tees provided under the new rules IL
Is expected that a special meeting of
the Board % Aldermen VIII be called
for ..45 o'clock Monday night. in order
that President Adams may announce
the Aldermen members of Nle joint
standing committees called for by the
new rules, thus perfecting the organi-
cation and allowing the various COM
nittees 10 consider the work assigned
20 tn M.
NJ. Peters said last night that he
was working on his lists Of assign
nients. and would have II made up
shortly. lie has thirtyt three positions
on committees 20 assign TO nineteen
members Of the Common Council. As
the i've members TO be placed on FL
nance are not eligible fer service on
other joint stand<Ss: committees. II Will
leave twenty-eight positions to be
divided among the fourteen remaining
members. giving two committees 10
each
There will be practically no change
in the Committees on Streets and
Finance. save to add the necessary
members TO bring them UP to the num-
Der of Ave Councilmen and four Alder
men each. but all other committees will
that under the new form OF govern
ment one Of the most important COM
mittees in the city government VIII
be that on Public Buildings. Utilities
and Properties. which Will be the COM
rlittee to work with the Administra-
tive Board In the consideration of any
large proposition for public improve
ment involving large expenditure OF
city funds This COMMITTEES can take
up such matters not only from a finan-
cial standing. but also from the broad
publfc standpoint OF CITY building. in
a way that the Finance Committee can
not undertake The Finance Commit
tee. in consideration of such problems.
is more concerned with whether they
can be afforded. ana where TIE money
is to come from. than in the matter
of their need or whether they are
structurally planned according 70 the
best lines of city development
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-02

and requiring approval Of the board
II was suggested that IL was a deoat-
able question whether the leases sh oulo
allow the sale Of fish and game on the
same stalls with vegetables. and ac-
ton was deferred.
Assured that there was moth nS ur-
genug requiring rStention. the board
ad iouriss =. al 10:-. clock. the mem
beers being arrounded by members OF
the City Council ard city officials. wh'
extended their congratulations
Il don't feel quite at home, salc
Captain Mccarthy. who spent - num-
Der % years IN the City Hat- hrst as
Special Accountant and chen as Mayor
Il have no desk. no pen not q sheet Of
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-02
FREAK SHIP MEhTS
BY PARCELS POST
Pitchforks and PruneS, Paving
Blocks and Poultry, Sent by
New System.

Washington, January l-American>
to-day were using for the first time
their newest institution, the parcel
post. Reports to headquarters to-
night from post offices large and small
throughout the country indicated that
the newest of government services was
being ushered into its usefulness with
a heavy day and that the facilities
provided for handling the new busi-
ress would be taxed TO its capacity as
the public knowledge of IT became
more general. From all points came
reports of freak" shipments in the
new post. They consisted of every
thing from pitchfOrks and prunes 10
paving blocks and poultry. Under the
regulations practically every class or
merchandise SIS mailabIe by parcels
post. All mail matter formerly fourth
class now goes in the new service
10 became evident TO postal author
tiles early in the day that some dill
culties more or less serious were
likely to be encountered in the incip-
lent stages of the operation Of the new
system. From every city came reports
that many packages bore ordinary
postage stamps instead Of the distinc-
tive parcels post stamps. Under the
new law such parcels have TO be held
for lack Of proper postage.
Notwithstandin that it was a hol-
iday. the amount OF parcels post mat
ter offered at Offices through ut the
country. so far as heard from. fairly
measured up 10 the Christmas rush.
on the ordinary business days indi-
cations are that the volume OF the
parcels post traffic viii be tremendous
How this matter IS T. De transported
by the railroads Is a serious question.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-02

Within a few DAYS II has become APP
parent that the railroads generally had
not sufficient equipment ready 10
handle a vastly increased weight or
mail.
Generally no delay in the delivery OF par
cells on ths various posst-onices Is expected.
as extraordinary measures have been taken
to provide delivery service. 1t already seems
certain that the new system viii be utilized
extensively by department stores and mer-
chants. generally for the delivery o. local
packages Thee, OF course. will not have 20
be transported by railroad. but VIII mercy
pass through local offices.
Works without Hitch.
New York. January 1.-The parcels posi-
ssrfen worked without hitch during IT'S
first rwenty-four hours in New York. There
was little rush. due 20 the holiday, ana the
clerks were able easily TO cope with the
business.
II was stated that 20 parcels had been re-
ceived at the general post-office Up TO to-
night and il estimated that the first
Iui days. business there would show 4 to-
tai OF about Sc The forty-siX branch sta
tons at which parcels are received were
cren for two hours in the morning. and
handled 20 parcels. This did not include
fifty umbrellas mailed a business house and
sixty parcels sent by another business house
through branch stations.
Postmaster Edward VI. Morgan received on
an early train from Washington the silver
owing cup sent BY Postmaster General
Hitchcock 70 inaugurate the parcels post
service.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-02
NEGRO IS KILLED
BY HAMP TON MAN

Hampton Va. January Lloyd Tignor.
a building contractor here. to-day shot and
fatally wounded John baltimore a negro
Ia rfser The negro was s-lOt at las O'Clock.
and died in the Dixie Hospital tonight at
SIS o'ciock The ball entered his abdomen
and punctured his tntestines n eight places
The shooting occurred in Curtis> "a loon
1iSnor claimed that baltimore attempted TO
attack him with a pocket knife
Tignor Is a member OF a widely known
family. He was arrested and balied on the
charge % murder. Ban was refused him
peadsn- an investigation by the coroner :
Jury. Tigror has wife and three children
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-02
TAFT LEASES MANSION
S~w Haven VIII Re His Home After He
L~nvex white House.

New Haven. Conn. January 1t
was announced to-day that President
raft has leased the PSrmclee mansion
here for a term OF two years with the
privilege Of purchasing The Presi-
dent T. expected to take up his resi-
dence here soon after leaving the
White House.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-02

revolver Smith SAYS Poppas backed
him out of the door With the pistol
muzzle stuck against his vest, but the
Greek denies this.
However in his excitement POppas
rushed to the door. looked down First
Street and spied officer S. P. Kerney
doing traffic duty a the corner or
Broad and First Streets. Poppas de-
clares he yelled Police" twice at the
top of his lungs. and. falling to get
response from the officer, fired his
pistol into the tree tops.
kersey heard the shot and dashed
I'd First Street; so did Patrolme
Jacobini and \. NJ. Smith. so tnat
Poppas did not want for bluecoats
within 4 couple of m nutes after he
fired his distress rocket.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-02
BURGLARS GET CASH
Home Of ,. VI Allen Robbed Of $40 IN
Currency Tuesday Night

J. N Allen. % mi No-th SeTenteentn
800. -eoo--es 20 the police yesterday that
conc tine du-in< Tuesday night hi rcsi-
,ience vas entered by front window AM
81 IN Currency stolen Tie MONEY was pm
ore s. god .uiece- one so sid pieee anc p
COY e-rd.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-02
MAY ACCEPT CALL
Rev J. 4 TAYLOR, Of Fulton. No. Ei-tec
Calvary Baptist Church

Rev J. \ Tayior- y I'nIfon- No. %"
-ss recently raaed - the 9a~toraie - tnc
s-.-vs-v Pa7sisf church 20 succeed l,cF. Ky
lard Knirht. conducted che Necncsiay even =
inc service a. 10. church iAst nA<nt ena
pi.ased a large col. Tegafion Nno "@d s~t"-
.. I'D 90 hear him.
VI TAYLOR has not set d~cined Nnrthf'
ic viii accs7f the car 20 fhc Local pastor
ate lie uII leave Tor Bis Nis-onfi n"iif
ifis morning. and VII pr0na5iy send oac :
IL deri.ioa IN = few fays. re seemed
p'eased Win whs; - sa~ o Eicanonc.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-02
KNOCKED FROM WAGON
~rrrs Driver Hurf wheu street Car Wits
yrhieI~ on Broad street

from he wagon ~eaf and slightly injured
;.si nichf about o'cioct ~her Do tenic. z
we s-~.ck By a street car p ~. 1870
p,f,-,a,' .-f Power Company ~ the corner
- T-l,I-d and Broad Sfreetr tsrecu-t 20 :
,.ouusls uer- dressed ~ Dr.. IT. T. haNkins.
Of nc city arnfu anrc. ef'd ~ ~les ~
vs. taken % The virginia HcrDitsi
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-02
THE WEATHER.

Forecast: yfrgfuis-Fair Thursday.
Friday fair. colder at night in Interior;
moderate, variable winds. becoming
southeast and south.
North and south Csroifna-Fs'r
Thursday and Friday; colder Friday
in west; moderate east and southeast
winds.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-02
TURKS. IN DEFEAT.
YIELD TO ALLIES
CONTINUED From First Page.J

Continued From FIRST faSej
the basis Of the Turkish proposals OF
today.
VI. venizeIos stated that he desired
Rechad to put In writing and deliver
to the allies the text of his PROPOSE
lions. so that they might return
written answer. Thereupon the sit
ting was suspended When II was
again resumed Rechad complied with
the request NJ Venizelos gave the
written reply for the allies This said
the allies would maintain their orig
inaI terms. but for the sake of discus
sion they would invite Rechad to pre-
sent to the next sitting of the con-
ference a map of the district of Adrian
ople. with the frontier line proposed
10 Turkey marked out on it. The cons
ference then adjourned until Friday.
Bone of Contention
Thus the bone of contention -
Adrianople. The Bulgarians are ready
to allow the Turks to retain in Adrian
opIe the famous Mosque of the sultan
ZeIiIn. the greatest masterpiece OF
Ottoman architecture. They are also
willing that the Turks shall keep the
Muradih. which was built by Murad
T.: the Mosque of Murad " and the
Bavard Mosque. which are the main
centres in AdrianopIe for Mohammedan
worship.
There is an imperishable sentimene
which makes the Turks crave Tor
Adrianople. the earliest site conquered
bv Murad T. in 1851 This condition
probably explains to-days SUDDEN
yielding to the allies on other points
Turkey seemingly hopes by cedins
almost ALI her territory TO be allowed
70 retain the only point on which she
insists. II is thought likely she also
may be ready to cede her islands fos
the sake OF seeing the green banner
Of the prophet still waving over tine
Jewel OF the orient" as Adriaropie -
called
After the conference had adjourned
to-day the allies held an informsf
meeting 20 discuss the situation
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-02

.
lteve 81 means great deal for the
city.
That mistakes have been made. there
can be no doubt The miracle Is that
under the old mode OF administration
so few mistakes We're made. That this
board Will make mistakes there can be
no doubt, but that they will be re-
duced TO the minimum I have not the
slightest uneasiness. The men com
prising the board are competent. trust
worthy and efficient. | ioOk upon the
organization OF this board as an epoch
In the municipal management of Rich
nond"
Mr. Follees briefly acknowledged Mr..
Poilard's congratulations.
- First Business Transacted.
The first piece of actual business
transacted by the board Was petition
from South Richmond citizens asking
the location OF certain street crossings.
offered by Mr Hirschberg and referred
10 tho CITY Engineer. Laying down =
policy OF placing responsibility directly
on the heads OF the departments. re-
auir1ng them 10 do the detail work
and bring their problems before The
hoard In shape for official action, the
board adopted resolution. offered ~
Mr.. Beck. directing city Electrician
Thompson 10 report 10 the board the
cost OF Installing private branch
telephone exchange in the fire alarm
Office, connecting all city departments.
Captain Mccarthy asked whether he
merely meant Offices in the CITY Hall.
Srr. Beck replied that II was his idea
10 include all telephones for which the
city pays, and which are used for city
business. The proposition was once
before offered In the Council and re-
fer-ed to a special committee, which.
after several times failing OF quo
rum. never presented any report There
are sixty-two city telephones listed
in tins telephone directory. besides
number OF residence phones. such a.
those IN the homes Of the city physi-
clans and cali men in various posi-
lions. for which The city pays.
Re-WIrIng Of City Hall.
Mr.. Beck reported that the re-wiring
of the CITY Hall which has been IN
prozress for some time. was not yet
completed. requiring the Work OF sew
eral men for two or three weeks Il
was important that Il be done a. once.
ne said. and the board adopted . reso-
luton authorizing Electrical Inspector
Speights to complete the work a. a
cost o. not more Khan $500
The board had as us onty fHai t"ts
Yesterday Room 305. on the tn-rd Moor
OF the city Hall. t1rmerly occupied DY
tho Street Committee. CITY Attorney
Pollard. whose Offices adjoin. viii be
moved to the fourth floor as soon az
the City School Board vacates. MI
Pollard said he stood ready 10 MAKE
any change In location OF his once
that would suit the needs and conVe-
nience OF the board. but called atten-
ton to the fact that, unlike m )st
other city officials. the location OF his
offices beside the Council Chamber Was
hxed by ordinance, and he suggested
that a proper resolution designating
his new Offices be forwarded = tae
Council. which was done Within "A
few days. therefore. more suitable
quarters for the members OF the board
when not IN formal session Vii De
available
20 SfeIta
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-02

Uenrv Trfcpy. a negro driver. was arrest
81 yss- erisv BY OTicer W. A. Moore % the
t-i-s, District ,c- reckless driving -
t.a-n % homes lie Will appear IN Police
court this morning.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-02

Just az n motion for adjournment
was pendinx. Clerk OF Council Com
mitte4s A. II Mcdowell entered with
an enormous bundle Of leases for stalls
In the city markets. due for renewal
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-02
Coo zate Jor classification

LOST. FRATERNITY PIN SKULL
and crossed keys. Reward for return
pE HARRISON Virginia Building
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-02

J-rrse c-arke. s,ior~d Wa arTestee yes-
ser~s.v fo~ ssaSnfrr George Pryo- coiored
on CThristrnas Eve nir>t. she vin b g-y.r
n neaxiux n Eolta cazz- ts71AL -,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-02

paper-no place u work. But IL VIII
all be Strengthened out in few days,
L believe" and Captain Mccarthy went
back to his former office at the Capitol
Dunford Opens ONCE.
The clerks were also somewhat at
sea. No provision had been made for
files or Office appliances While the
Informal reception TO members OF the
board was still in progress. however
Clerk ". y W Dunford requisitioned
typewriter and some papers from
neighboring Office. and soon had the
certificate OF Building Inspector But
Ier's election ready. with notices to
other department heads Of the boards
actions Furniture for the board
office has been ordered and will be
installed shortly.
Bookkeeper Shepherd was busy
winding up mis- affairs in the City En-
gineer's Office. where he has been en-
ployed. but said that in few days ne
" ouId be ready TO devote his stten-
ton to the accounts of the Administra-
tive Board He was formerly clerk OF
tile Committee on Streets and Is Ia
rliIiar with the routine OF city affairs
Clerk Dunford has been with the State
Corporation Commission and IS an eX-
pert stenographer. Assistant Clerk
rapher. does not claim expert znowl-
edge OF shorthand. but will be utilized
a. general clerk. No reference was
made yesterday to the election Of
messenger. though the man 10 whom
the Office is said TO have been prom
.sed saws that the board is only wait
ing until the storm occasioned by its
election Of Mr. Butler passes over be-
fore making another appointment on
political grounds
Butler Qualities
AS soon as his certificate OF election
was ready John Z. Butler. elected
Building Inspector OF Richmond. APP
Deared before City Clerk Ben T Au-
gust and took the oath of Office He
gave bond in the sum Of $4,000 with
the United States Fidelity and Guar
antee Company Mr.. Butler said he
had not given any thought as yet 10
he appointment Of deputy TO sue
coed Narcellus T. Wright. resigned
The other three deputies and Clerk
George 7 Byrre will continue IN ouice
sor IN. present. Mr. Butler entered at
once into the discharge Of his duties
spending most of the morning receiv
ing congratulations of friends in the
office from which he was o1ce dis
charged. sitting now at the desk OF the
head Of the Office. instead OF at that
Of A deputy As custodian OF the city
HAIL. he will have immediate charge Of
the hitting Up and furnishing of the
Administrative Board Offices and the
re,noval of the City Attorneys Of
Co.'S 10 the rooYn- designated
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-02
CITY MANAGERS
ASSUME CHARGE

CONTINUED From First Page.)
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-04-10
NICHOLAS TO QUIT
IF POWERS PERSIST
MONTENEGRO AND Sc ERV A
WOULD THEN FORM AN ALI.
ANCE--WITH RESERVATIONS.

London, April 9.-King Nicholas OF
Montenegro has definitely arranged
plans to abdicate his throne If force
is employed by the European powers
against his little kingdom. This an
uouncement was made in official
Montenegrin circles here today.
Arrangements for this action were
made by King Nicholas in consulta-
tion with King Peter of Servla. the
agreement provides that King Mich
,las shall abdicate and, with his
family. quit the country Montenegro
will then effect a union with Servia'
while King Nicholas and his family
will be given an appropriate provi-
sion from the civil list and will re-
serve a right of succession to the
Servian- -Montenegrin. throne.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-04-10
EATON'S WILL FILED.
Nearly all of Estate Left to Wido"
Charged With His Death.

Plymouth, Mass, April 9,-The will
of Rear Admiral Joseph G. Eaton,
filed for probate today, leaves his
estate with the exception of $500 to
his widow, who is awaiting trial on
tie charge of having murdered him.
The value of the estate is not given.
Peculiar interest attaches to the
will because it is expected 10 figure
in the trial of Mrs. Eaton. The latter
is named as executrix without bond.
Willie no estimate of the value OF
tre estate is given, it is supposed TO
consist mainly of the home and farm
at Norwell and life insurance policies.
Joseph Parker Varnum, 4 nephew,
IS Civen $780, one-half of which is
to be used for the erection OF stones
at the graves of the admira' and his
first wife and for the perpetual care
of the lot.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-04-10
STROW FLOWERS
UPON WATERS
OVER THE SPOT WHERE THE
TITANIC WENT DOWN ON THE
MORNING OF APRIL IS.

New York April 9.-On tie morn
ing of April 15-just one year from
the time the Titanic vent down
two women, widowed by the disaster,
plan to stand on the deck of an ocean
liner and scatter flowers upon the
waters which carried their husbands
to their death.
Mrs. Jacques Futrelle and Mrs
George Thorpe will sail from Boston
for Europe April 10, and according
to present plans will be at the scene
of the great disaster about 2:15 on the
morning of April 15-the exact time
the Titanic went down.
Baskets of flowers will be cast up
on the water which claimed the Ii
tanic and 1,517 of its passengers. A
short memorial service will be read
by the liners chaplain, and Nearer
My God to Thee" the hymn played
by the Titanic's band as the great
liner went to the bottom, will be sung
by the women.