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The day book., 1913-02-08

The information desk of the
building department referred the
reporter to. one Hoy, secretary to
Building Commissioner Ericsson.
Hoy was asked if there were any
city regulations requiring that
elevators should run flush with
ali four sides of the shaft.
'I can't tell you about that"
said Hoy. "I'm not posted on
that point. I'll take you to a man
who can tell you all about il.
Hoy led the reporter to J. B.
Taylor, chief elevator clerk, a
gentleman who .modestly admit
ted that he had "read the city
building laws through about 500
times"
Taylor did not at first answer
the question as to what city regu-
lation there might be. He said:
I never heard of an elevator
with one foot of space between
its platform and the shaft wall.
That would be II inches of space
and would be dangerous. When
we find an elevator has two or
three inches of space between the
elevator platform and the shaft
wall, we advise that the space be
closed up in some way"
Taylor was asked if45e ever had
heard of an elevator in Chicago
where there was two feet of space
between platform and shaft wall.
"No," he said, st never heard
of such an one and the depart
ment does not know of such
one"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-02
WATER PROBLEM IS
NEAR To SOLUTION
REPORT OF COMMITTEE PRE-
SCENTED TO COMMON
/!
COUNCIL

PETERSBURG. VA. Nov. 1.-The
report of the special committee, APP
pointed some time ago TO negotiate n
contract, subject to the approval of
council, with the Virginia Railway
and Power company for an adequate
supply of water from the company
canal, was made to the common coun~
Gil at called meeting last night.
The committee. consisting of w. r..
McKenney, chairman. w /. Wheary
and q. c. Wright, has done a great
deal Of work, looking to the accom-
plishment of the object OF its crea-
ton, and many difficulties had to be
overcome. Mr.. Mckenney, who pre-
scented the report of the commit
tee. took the pains to make de-
tailed explanation to the council. The
Virginia Railway and Power company
showed every disposition TO be fair,
with the city. but it was the legal
difficulties arising that resulted IN SO
much care and work being necessary
The company contracts TO give to
the city a water supply not exceeding
Ten million gallons per day. The
cost ~ pumping ~ fixed at one cent
per kilowat hout. .Ns &C npany fur
pumping. 1t Is figured Ina. this
means a cost to the city Of appNaN
mately SIS per million gallons
The report of the committee was
referred to the finance committee.
and 1t is thought the contract Will be
ratified next week.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-02
CLARENCE BARROW
WILL SPEAK HERE
NOTED LAWYER FIRST OF Ma
TIONAL REPUTATION SECURED
BY CENTRAL LABOR BODY.

Clarence Darrow, Of Chicago, one
of the most prominent criminal law
yers In the United States, who is re-
puted to be an orator of rare ability
and great power, who swayed the jur-
ors in the famous Idaho murder trial
Of Meyer, Haywood and Pettibone,
leaders Of the Western Federation OF
Miners, who were charged with hav-
ing dynamited former Governor Steun-
cnberg of that State; who defended
the Mcnamara brothers In the dyna-
hitting conspiracy case Of The Los
Angeles Times. building, and who,
after a lengthy and sensational trial,
in which he was charged with bribery
in the Mcnamara case. freed himself.
will be in Richmond to give II lecture
some time during November, II the
plans of the committee arranging a
lecture course for the Richmond Gen.
trail Trades and Labor council are
carried out.
The Central Trades and Labor coun-
ell of Richmond is planning a course
of six lectures to be given during the
winter According to present plans
one speaker of national reputation will
b brough. to Richmond each month
Clarence barrow has been selected
by the arrangements committee as the
first.
The council has named committees
to have charge of the lectures and
each committee has gone to work in
earnest They intend TO bring the best
talent available to this city and to
present the cause Of labor fairly and
squarely before the people of the
city.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-02
William T.. Mayo.

WILMINGTON, n. c.. Nov. l.
Many friends in Wilmington. especial
ly among the@older residents of the
city by whom he was best known, will
hear with sorrow of the death of VIII
liam Eugene Mayo. which occurred
last night at $40 o'clock at his
home, No. Postoffice avenue, The
death was not unexpected, as Mr..
Mayo had been failing in health for
some time, but its announcement came
as a sad realization to the family and
friends.
Mr. Mayo was born in Powhatan
county, Va, October Is, 1892, and
had, therefore. just passed the eighty
first mile stone of his life. He was a
son of william Henry Mayo. of Vir-
ginia but came to Wilmington years
ago and was associated for years IN
the lumber business at the port when
that industry was at its height. In
later years, on account of his health
he had not been actively engaged. He
was a man of many noble traits of
character and was well liked by all
in the circle of his acquaintance.
He Is survived by his wife and
three children. Mrs. w. A. Furlong
and Mrs. James III. Cowan, of this
city, and Mrs Harry t. Johnson, of
Philadelphia, Pa: also by one half
brother. Mr.. John M. Edwards, of
Farm School, Buncomhe county. this
State, The bereaved ones have the
sympathy OF many friends in their
bereavement.
Mr.. Mayo about two Years ago con-
nected himself with the Presbyterian
church and the funeral will be con-
Quoted Wednesday morning at IL
o'clock from the residence by Rev.
A. d. Mcclure, p. D.. pastor of
Saint Andrews Presbyterian church.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-02
TAKE SALTS To
FLUSH KIDNEYS


Meat forms uric acid which eXc,tes
and rverworks the Kidneys in their
efforts to nlter IL frum tine system.
Regular eaters II meat must flush the
kidneys occasionally You must re
love them like sou relieve your
bowels removing all the acids. waste
ana poison. else yo4 feel q duli misery
IN the kidney region, sharp pains ia
the back or sick headache dizziness,
your stomach sonrs. tongue is coated
and when the weather r. bad you have
rheumatic twlnges. Tie urine &c
cloudy, full IF sediment the channels
often get irritated. ohliging you 70
gel up two or three times during the
night
To neutralize these Irritating acids
and flush of the body's urine Us waste
get about four ounces Of Jad Salts
from any pharmacy take a table
spoonful in a glass Of water before
breakfast for q few days and yoer
kidneys Will then act fine and bladder
disorders disappear. This famous salts
Is made from the acid Of grapes ana
lemon Juice. combined with lithia, and
has been used for generations to clean
and stimulate sluggish kidneys and
stop bladder irritation. Jed Salts Is
inexpensive, harmless and makes a
6elgghtfal efgeryesCeut litnia- water
drink which millions Of men ana
women take now and then, thus avoid
ing serious kidney and bladder dis
cassidy.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-02
PETERSBURG
WAvERLY BLANKS
ATTEMPTS SUICIDE
CONVICTED MURDERER TRIES
TO HANG HIMSELF
:
IN JAIL.

PETERSBURG. VA. Nov. L.
Waverly Blanks. the young man con-
victed of the killing of George Nun
nally, and sentenced to five years in
the penitentiary. and in whose be-
half a stay was granted in order to
appeal to the Supreme court, attempt
ed to hang himself in the city Jail this
morning, by making moose of his
leather belt and a necktie.
He tied one end of the moose to
the bars of the ceiling of his steel
cell and swung down. but his strug-
giles attracted the attention of pris-
oner in the next cell, and the TALLER
was called.
Blanks was cut down but had five
minutes elapsed he would probably
have strangled to death. Blanks IL
known to have said that he would
die before he would serve time in the
State prison. Sergeant Evans and
DR.. J. NJ. Burke, physician to the
Jail, are both OF the opinion that
Blanks was taking" and that he
had no intention of taking his life.
He suffered no inconvenience In con-
sequence of his act.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-02
REBEL NURSE ENDS
LIFE Of SERVICE
MISS MAMIE WESTWOOD DIES
At BROTHERS HOME IN
HAMPTON

Mics Mamie Suth Westwood sew
enfv-eight years old. who served as
matron Of the Seabroek Confederate
hospital here during the War Be
tween the States, died in the home Of
her brother, Captain william r.
Westwood, in Hope street. Hampton
Friday Afternoon. Miss Westwood
was taken III last December. since
which time she had been confined to
her room
After having given her best ser
vices to the Confederate cause by I'LL
Ing The position II marion In the
Seabrook hospital. where she minis
tered to the sick ana wounded, Miss
Westwood returned TO Hampton, She
Immediately declined to take the oath
Of allegiance TO the United States
and was put under arrest, bat released
within a few days by the federal au-
thoriiieA Miss w estwood Was the
daughter Of the late John s. West
wood ana was horn in Hampton on
April g. 1895. She was a woman Of
many pretty traits Of character and
until her health caused her to give
IN. she WAC active in church work
being connected with the Methodist
church
The funeral services Will bo con-
Quoted fycm the residence Of Mr.
Westwood, in Hampton, this morning
81 . .o'cicck. and the burial VIII be
made in a.; Johns cemetery. Rev.
F. h. McSparran will conduct the
services.
Miss westwood is survived by her
brother. Captain w. T. West wood,
VINO ia street commissioner Of Hamp-
ton, and "a number 0f nieCes.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-02
BON AIR OFFICIALS
ALL ARE SUMMONED
SHERIFF MERCER GETS ON THE
JOB AT REQUEST OF CIES-
TERRIFIED OFFICERS.

Sheriff Mercer yesterday. at the re-
quest of the officials Of Chesterfield
county. summoned the board of otfl-
Gals of the Bon Air home to appear
before the Circuit court of Chester
field on next Wednesday to answer
the charges against them in indict-
ment by the grand Jury of Chester
-f.+44.a-ee.t4s4+s.T aha Es4sa a--thessl- with
maintaining disorderly house.
Sheriff Mercer did not serve the
paper upon Rev. Or. Mcdaniel, be-
cause Of the accident which befell
him the day before, and because OF
which the sheriff believed he would
be confined to his bed. The sheriff
later learned that he was in attend
ance upon the football game at Broad
street park yesterday afternoon
lie did serve the summons and a
copy Of the indictment upon S. +.
WaddH, Robert Lecky Jr,, and Rev
ID Maclachlan, all officers Of the
Bon Air home.
They .all promised they would be
there on Wednesday.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-02
STREET CAR STRIKE
CAUSE Of R|0T|NG
One Shot and Several Scabs
Assaulted in Fight in indian
apolis

INDIANAPOLIS. IND, Nov. l.
This city Is tonight without street
car traffic. following hours Of riot
ing today, In which wires were cut
cars forced from the tracks non
union motormen and conductors as
saulted. and one mar shot. The sit
uation is the most serious that has re-
suited from strike for years. and
bids fair 20 he worse tomorrow IL the
traction and terminal company at
tempts to move its cars. Cars are
now standing on all the streets where
they were abandoned late this after
noon. after Intellectual efforts to run
them. and through fear to take them
to the barns
Two weeks ago, after forming a
union, a majority of the conductors
and motormen presented demands for
increased wages, and general re-
vision of working conditions. The
demands We're refused, and at mid
r'~ht last night a number Of the
union men quit work. In the mean
time, the company had prepared for
Il strike. and had men waiting to TAX
the places of ali who should go out
Attempts to take the cars out this
morning met with resistance, and sew
eral non union men were dragged
from the cars and badly beaten be-
fore the police arrived The nom
union men refused finally to run the
cars except under police protection
The police proved impotent TO han
die the situation, and In many places
did not even put for an effort
Crowds gathered to the number Of as
many as a thousand or two thou
sand at some places. Policemen,
mounted and on foot, saw the crowds
take conductors and motormen from
the cars without apparent interior
ence.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-02
WHITE DEATH RATE
EXCEEDS COLOREO
HAPPENS IN PETERSBURG FOR
FIRST TIME IN
YEARS.

PETERSBURG, VA. Nov. THE
report OF the health officer for the
month ending October 26th shows
total of So death in the city, two nom
resident being included in the list
OF the dead "a were white, and ~
colored This Is the first time in
long while that the death rate among
the white population has exceeded
that among the colored. Among the
causes of death assigned were: Teta-
nus. /; tuberculosis 4; cerebral heuf-
-,,-r-s.a=sa, -s.4=sfa ie-Aatas-t a!Saaae
pneumonia, 2: Bright's disease, s,
suicide, /.
Communicable diseased reported:
Tuberculosis. / diphtheria. q; typhoid
fever 3: scarlet fever. 4, whooping
cough. 4
The number Of births registered
during the month was Sc. White. ~:
colored, 3.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-02
NIGHT Sessions
At CARY SCHOOL
COOKING AND SEWING AS WELL
As ACADEMIC STUDIES TO
BE FEATURES.

Due to the great interest which is
being taken in the night schools in
connection with the public schools.
and the necessity for more room for
pupils, the school board has deter
mined To establish night school al
the Cary school. to begin tomorrow
night at 1880 O'clock.
All pupils desiring TO be enrolled
at this school may apply at that time.
In addition to the regular academic
studies. there will be classes in cook
ing and sewing for girls and women.
Special attention will be given to
these classes,
Superintendent Chandler and Prin-
cipal c. II. punaway are particularly
anxious to have all applicants for
places in the school to apply as early
a4 possible
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-02
HUNTING SEASON
OPENED YESTERDAY

A large number of Chesterfieldians
and South RIchmonders took adj
vantage of the opening of the hunting
season yesterday. and a large amount
of game was seen on the Southside
streets last night. A party led by
Captain ]. T. Canada and John Hast
ings left last night for Amelia where
they will spend a week.
Other South Richmond parties are
expected to leave on hunting trips to-
morrow morning. A large quantity OF
game is said to be in Chesterfield this
year.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-02
SOUTHS|DERS MAY
ORGANIZE ALUMNI
BELIEVE THAT ASSOCIATION
COULD ACCOMPLISH MUCH
GOOD.

Believing that a large amount of
good could be accomplished, several
graduates Of cambridge and Powhatan
schools are contemplating organizing
an alumni association.
A large percentage of the most
prominent men of South Richmond are
graduates of the Southsde public
schools. In discussing the subject
Yesterday several of them declared it
was their belief that such an associa-
ton would prove big success. and
would set good example for the
youngsters who are now attending the
schools.
A meeting is expected to be called
within the next few days to perfect
arrangements for the new organiza-
rion.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-02
SECOND CHURCH TO
ELECT OFFICIALS

PETERSBURG. VA, Nov. 1.-Two
additional elders and four deacons
will be elected at the Second Pres
byterian church tomorrow after the
morning service of worship. These
two church courts. having been de-
pleted by death and dismissal OF some
Of their number to the Third church,
are in need of additions to continue
the active work ASST gned each
branch.
Notwithstanding that this church
has dismissed to the Third Presby-
terrain church thtrty-three members
in the last six months, additions have
more than offset this, the church ron
shows no decrease thereby and gifts
to ali causes are larger than ever be-
fore.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-02
In Southside Churches

This morning in Decatur street
Methodist church, DR.. s. c. Hatcher
of Randolph Macon college, will con-
duct the service and administer the
holy communion. The pastor, Rev
Roscoe NJ White. will preach at
night.
DR.. Juan Otis Gonzales. of the
Union Theological seminary. will
preach tonight in Porter-Street Pres
byterian church. He Will tell how he
was converted. At the morning SER
vice Rev Wesley Baker viii talk on
"Presbyte
Rev Henry c. Pfeiffer will con-
duct the morning service today in
Central Methodist church. Rev. A.
C. Bergman, of Woodland Heights,
will preach at night.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-02
S0UTHS|OE BANK
ELECTS OFFICER
FORMER GOVERNOR TNLEA -
SELECTED AS yICE-PRESIDENT
OF MANCHESTER NATIONAL.

Former Governor J. Hoge Tyler, OF
East Radford. Va, has been elected
vice president and director of the
Manchester National bank. of South
Richmond.
The governor spent last week with
his daughter, Mrs. Frank + McCoh-
nell. having come to this city to at
tend a meeting of the board of direc-
tors of the Atlantic Life Insurance
company Frank +. Mcconnell. Gov
ernor Tyler's son-in-law, is president
of the Manchester National bank.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-02
FOLEYS FRIENDS
PELT BILL. SULZER

NEW YORK. Nov. 1.-The recep-
ton William Sulzer got when he
started to speak in Madison street.
IN Tom Folays district about $40
tonight, rivaled an old-time amateur
night with the g-throwing. catcalis.
and other forceful Interruptions. not
excluded. Tho street was damned
from Jones TO Oliver streets, and tho
assembly candidate had to speak to
tho crowd from a platform.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-02
ENROLMENT Is
GROWING LARGER

The enrolment of the Powhatan
night school is steadily increasing. and
the outlook for successful season is
very bright. The corps OF teachers
comprises some Of the best Instructors
in Richmond. Many new arts. includ-
ing cooking. sewing and shop work,
has been introduced this year. and
large amount of good work is being
turned out
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-02
ANOTHER LECTURE
BY DR.. BOOKER

PETERSBURG. VA. Nov. REV
Or. George L. Booker, pastor OF Wash
ington- Street NJ. +. church. has been
delivering a series of sermons on the
future life for the past month. Tomor-
row evening he will speak on the ma
ture and extent of the punishment
which God inficts upon men for SIM
The various theories advanced with
Difference to the subject are full Of
interest.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-02
COLONEL OAST is
FATALLY STRICKEN

Especial to The Richmond Nirginian.)
NORFOLK, VA, Nov. l.--Colonel
John W cast. supervising inspector
OF steam vessels for the Third dis
trict, was stricken with appoplexy on
the street here tonight and doctors
say he viii probably not recover, AT
{ eiousness.
For twenty-five years Colonel
CAST has been supervising Inspector of
steam vessels for the tinted States
district which embraces every. port on
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-02
Tsaafrisss Harvard.

PETERSBURG. VA, Nov. L.
Beatrice Harvard. the sixteen
months old child of Mr. and Mrs.
William E. Harvard, died at the
residence of her parents on Blick
street this morning about 10 o'clock.
The body will be taken to Durham.
n. G., former home Of the family. FOR
burial.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-02
Police Report.

pwvERsBURG VA, NOV. 1.-The
report ~ Chief of Police Ragland for
the month ss October shows total
of s2s arrests az follows: Assault and
battery, IL: assault, II: DRINKS, IA.
felony. Ii, fugitives from Justice, 9.
larceny. 1T; lunacy, s; misl Nneanor,
46: peace warrants, 2: trespAss, ~
Migrants. .: violation city ordinanfss.
so
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-02

Miss Minnie Weisiger, who has been
Ill for the past few days, is improv-
ing fast.
Miss Louise Michauex of Powhatan
county, is visiting Miss Lucy Walden.
Mrs. A. r. Pulliam, of Woodland
Heights, is the guest of her mother in
Montgomery, Ala.
Mrs. NJ, C. Pfeiffer Is improving at
her home on cambridge street.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-02
Get Crap Shooters.

Seven negro crap shooters were ar
rested last night by Policeman Mott
at I'll East Leigh street. Taken with
them to the First police station was
Gayle White. colored, who Is held on
charge of running disorderly house
at that number.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-02
DIR. Hopera sermon.

PETERSBURG. VA. Nov. DIR. l.
NJ. Roper. pastor OF the FIRST baptiss
church. will discuss the primary teach-
ing of Jesus concerning the Holy spirit
Mt the ii o'clock service tomorrow
morning. This Ia the sixth sermon in
the series on the 14th chapter OF John.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-02
LARGE VOTE EXPECTED
HERE NEXT TUESDAY

Committees appointed by the
South Richmond Democratic club and
the Chesterfield and Southside Bust
ness Mems association are working
hard to get out a large vote in the
State election. which will be held
Tuesday.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-02

The case OF Antonio MaIolani,
charged with stabb!ng Isaac Ran
doIph Friday night, in Police court
yesterday was continued to Novem-
her 22d John Lucches was his Sc
curity. furnishing $500 bond.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-02
BRIEFS and PERSONALS

A meeting of the Woman's Mis-
sionary society OF Bainbridge-Street
Baptist church will be held Tuesday
afternoon at 4 o'clock in the parloFs
of the church. Mrs. j, c. Smelling is
in charge of the program of the occa-
sion.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-02
RICHMOND BANKERS
CONTINUED from First Page,

Every lawyer and bank officer has
had life made burden by clients who
wish to know which of the forms of
exemption apply to their particular
cases. There are no precedents to APP
ply. No system has yet been evolved
whereby banks and other agencies
which are called upon to make bond
interest payments are able to deter
mine in what cases to deduct the In
come tax.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-02


II. In other words II the people of
his district vote for chance to vote
an the liquor question he viii vote TO
give them the chance to vote. Figure
II out for yourself The liquor Dues
ton Is The paramount one In that hght
and reports are 20 the effect that the
result will be close. with the chances
favoring the Democratic nominee.
Then there are fights in Henry
county and In Franklin, between
Democratic and Republican nominees;
aght in Smyth among Republicans
for the house and a fight between a
Democrats and an independent In the
Mathews Afiddlesax district where j..
T. Christian. the defeated Democratic
nominee. has holted. Fights in few
other districts furnish excitement 10
local politicians and those who take
interest in the public affairs of their
somunity and states,
Socialist Has Chance.
contest OF interest. but about
which little has been heard. is that In
Campbell county. between l. w. steele
and the Democratic nominee. Judge
Nelson. Steele fs q newspaper editor
and is running on the socialist ticket
steele 10 really running. The opposi-
tl6n to the Democratic candidate MONT
nee from Campbell for the house or
delegates is not formal. as IN the case
Of the Socialist opposition 10 the
Democratic state ticket. steele Is said
TO have a chance To win. his strength
being due partly to the effective work
being done In his behalf by Former
state Senator a. + Thomas. Of Camp
BELL. once Democrat, now leading
Socialist speaker and writer.
Elsewhere everyfh{nE is calm In
the state at large there Is Htuc In