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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-22
SERUM DEFENDED
BY D|SC0VERER
DR.. Simon Flexner Believes 1t
Not Responsible for Chill
dren's Deaths.

New York. March 2i-Dr. Simon
Fiexner to-day came to the defense OF
his discovery. the widely used serum
for the treatment OF cerebro- spinal
meningitis. which recently was at
tackled by DIR. S. p Kramer. of Cincin-
natl. The Rockefeller Institute for
Medical Research. with which DR.. Flick
ner Is connected, has received many
inquiries regarding published reports
OF a meeting of the Cincinnati Acad-
envy of Medicine on March II. when
DR.. Kramer is said to have declared
City Hospital died within n few min
utes after receiving an injection OF the
FleNner serum. DR.. Kramer attributed
these fatal results to trikresol. n car
boltc acid derivative, used with the
serum a s preservative. DR.. FleXner's
statement follows:
Thousands OF cases of cerebro-
spinal meningitis have been treated
with the Flexner serum since 1906,
when il was introduced. a large pro
portion of the cases have been chill
dren. many of them under three years
of age If the antimeningitis serum
itself or the preserVative trikrcsol con
tanned in II were the cause of the
deaths reported by Dr. Kramer of Gin
cinnat similar fatalities should often
have been reported before. But no one
else has reported any. Considering
the wide use of the serum and the con-
sensus of opinion that it is not only
not harmful. butts highly beneficial to
children, as we'll as to adults. 7 see no
reason for attributins the effects that
Or. Kramer has reported to either the
serum or the preventative"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-22
WORKING FOR GOLD.
Development Work In Progrcss In
CIenr Fork NcIEhhorhOod.

Tazewell, Va. March 21.-Just at
present the Clear Fork neighborhood
is much wrought up over The develop
ment work being done there to deter
mine If there is gold in paying guam
titles in that section. The work so
far has shown there is n wide ledge
running along the mountain side for
about a mile through the lands OF Will
liam Pruett and George Walker with
traces of both gold and silver TO be
found. 1t is an exceptional mine that
shows good values from the grass
roots and it may be shaft is
driven deeper the assays Will show up
better. AT present the assay runs gold
So and silver 90 cents to the ton. AT
this rate, OF course. the precious metals
are not yet in paying quantities, as the
smelter charges Will run about 50 a
ton plus the freight.
Experienced prospectors claim that
excepting pockets and placers, gold is
never found In paying quantities under
few low grade gold mines i'll the APP
palachian range that have paid mod
crate profit Some years ago gold
mines were worked in the Eastern part
of the State, and there are n few in
Alabama and Georgia: so il may he
possible that the parties developing the
mine near Shawvers Mill will find
enough color to realize fair profit, es-
pccially by the erection OF a concentra-
ton or chlorination plant near the
mines 10 save the freight OIL the I'M
protita Bile material.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-22
STRONG OPPOSITION
TO REPEAL OF CLAUSE

peal the toll exemption. The Senate
will support its committee
On August last. when the vote
was taken on direct motion TO strike
from the bill the exemption clause. il
was rejected by vote OF ~ TO IL
These eleven votes We're cas-, by Re-
publicans as follows: Brandegee, Bur-
ton. Crane, Fall, Gronna, Lodge. Nell
son, Oliver. Penrose, Root and Wet
more.
few Democrats were paired, but
not single Democratic voice was
raised against the proposition TO give
American ships engaged in the coast
wise trade free passage through the
Panama Canal. When in the last SEES
sion. Senator Root introduced bill
10 repeal this clause of the existing
law. the committee, after considering
1t laid II upon the table by the decisive
vote OF S to g.
II President Wilson is correctly
quoted as favorinG this repeal and
urges IT upon Congress- he will run
afoul of determined opposition within
his own party. and. as the Senate now
stands. almost a solid Republican on
position.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-22
THREE DAYS. RAID
MADE BY OFFICERS
Six Plants Uncovered, and All
Paraphernalia Except Copper
Stills DESTROYED.

Roanoke. Va. March 3l.-Deputy
Collector OF Internal Revenue 7. d.
Shelton who succeeded Il. +. Henry
recently transferred to the Ashevillc
y c. district IN com pany with Special
I:mploye j. d. Pritchard returned to-
day from three days raid in Frank
lin and Henry Counties. where SIX
plants were uncovered. and all para
uhernalia EXCEPT copper stills. was de-
stroyed.
In company with Deputy Marsha
". +. Woody and Posscs Gen John r
Hodges. OF Rocky Mount. the officers
left that place Monday morning AND
of High Peak, near the Floyd Franklin
Inc They found and dismantled
ono plant Monday afternoon which
was dry, and did not show evidence
Of recent operation.
Tuesday morning the officers found
TWO plants near Nowlins Mill and ono
near Allentown In each case, the
copper utensils had been removed
othcr hxturcs were destroyed and
Quantities uf beer spilled
Wednesday morning a plan; was
raided where both n wooden and cop
pcr still had been used Gre latter
was gone. but fires were burning and
every evidence OF recent large opera
lions was found This plant was To-
Gated about six miles from Henry sta
tion. in Franklin County
"Wednesday afternoon. near OAK
Level. Henry County. the raiders earn.
upon one OF the most complete plants
they had ever seen. An entire house
was utilized in its operation. cool
stoves. beds and quantities of foot
supplies being found. The copper
still had been removed. but the officer;
judo ad that II had been an Immense
one From appearances the raider:
estimated the still at about $50 gal
Ions ca opacity. Thirteen fermenter:
were cut up and $500 gallons OF beel
spilled at this plant alone.
All told about 5000 gallons of beer
was spilled during tho three days
raidinG. and the posse travelled some
thing over hundred miles.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-22
Avoid
limitations

leaving no stone unturned to have the
fort named in honor of Matthew Fou-
taine Maury. Mrs. Wake has received
assurances from many Southern Sena-
tors and Representatives that they will
use their best efforts to have the COM
mander'S name used
rotary of War. 1t reads:
Il have the honor to acknowledge
the receipt. by reference from the sec
rotary to the President OF your letter
asking that the proposed fort at Cape
Henry be called Fort Maury in honor
OF Commander Matthew Fontaine
Maury. G. 5. ~, and in reply to in form
YOU that as the construction of the for
tihcation has not been authorized by
Congress name cannot be assigned to
the fort at the present time.
When the requisite action shall
have been taken by Congress. consider
alton VIII be given your sug gestion."
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-22
ALMOST LOST
HER REASON
But Thanks To An Old Friend,
This Terrible Catastrophe
Was Avoided

Tampa, Fla.-Mrs f. c. Coram. OF
No. zoos Highland Ave. says: II was
very weak and worn out from woman
ly troubles. Ny husband bought me
two bottles OF Cardui TO take as n
tonic. and from the first day It seemed
TO mo / felt Its good effects.
BY the time had used the two bot
ties. felt and looked like new wo-
man.
Some time later j got my feet wot
at the wrong time. and / turned u
Cardui to remedy the mischief done.
Before had taken one bottle II gave
me the needed relief.
Again. in later life. when passing
over a critical time, l almost lost my
reason. but thanks to three or four
bottles OF Cardui did not. That has
been Is years ago. l am now SO years
of age. and feeling fine.
constantly praise Cardui to all my
sick friends.
1t IS wonderful remedy"
This earnest letter. should takc from
your mind any doubt you might have
as TO tho merits OF Cardui tho wo-
mans tonic Mrs Coram is certain
~ competent 10 recommend Cardui
since IT helped her over three critical
stages OF life.
Don't neglect your troubles longer
Get bottle OF Cardui to-day.
~ B-Write to: Chattanooga Medi-
cine Co. Ladies' Advisory Dept. Chat
tanooga, Tom, for Special Instruc-
tions on your case and 64pago book.
Home Treatment for Women" sen,
In plain Advertisement.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-22
ODD TALES ABOUT DOGS.
Results of Mayors Recent PrOclnmu
iinn in Ere lie rICL SIurc.

heSults OF mayors recent frOcInmn -
tion in Frede ricksburS.
Frederick sburG. Va. March 21.-The
fish story is a thing of the past in
Frederick burg. but Its successor. the
dog story. is even more astounding.
Many and remarkable are the stunts
performed by the CANNES since the
Mayors proclamation went into effect.
and those who enjoy n good story will
do we'll to visit the Police Court almost
any morning.
1t was stated before Justice Dannehl
that one of these wonderful dogs
cheWed through rope. to which he
was tied in q stable. This evidently
Whetted his appetite, and he Gnawed a
hole in the stable door. through which
he scampered out and roamed at free
dom. until seen by police officer. This
dog has given origin TO n new breed
that has been named the beaver" dog.
Another animal had no trouble in
getting out of the most cunningly de-
Viscd nuZ2le and his feats in this
magic work would put to shame n Her
man or Keller. After the dog was
chained, handcuffed. sewed up In a
sheet and then nailed up In a box. lie
finally escaped. the owner decided to
send him to the country. II has not
been decided whether his descendants
will be named the plain country" dog
or the ''prestidigitator" dog. Other
cases could be mentioned. ad infinit um.
but if you want 10 hear more, drop
around to the Police Court.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-22
The T1mcs-Dispatch Bureau.
Bollongbrook Street
(1,cl.,,bnnn 1iSSl

Petersburg. Va, March 81.
Tho Finance Committee mot ycstcr-
day afternoon to consider the license
tax ordinance for tho year beginning
May /. The mseting was public, an in
vitation having been extended to all
persons desiring to be heard or hav-
ing suggestions to make to be present
A petition signed BY thirty one proccrs
was presented to the committee, ask
ing that grocers be allowed to sell
fresh meats at then stor,l; Oh payment
OF special tax OF $50 III addition TO
their merchandise tax instead OF the
present license tau Of $50. Tho or
dinance requires fresh meat grocers TO
maintain a stall at one or both of the
public markets Tho committee over
ruled the prayer of the petitioners
The license tax on canvasscrS for
furs and hides was Increased from
$40 to $50. and that on barrel can
vaSsscrs from $40 TO $500. Otherwise
no material changes were made from
the present ordinance The new ordi-
nance will be presented for adoption
at the April meetings OF the Council
and Board Of Aldermen.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-22
GcncrnI Ncms Notes.

Information has been received o,
the death In Richmond of Thomas C.
Gallon, elderly citizen of Peters
burg MIR. Gallon a week ago was
committed to the hospital at Williams
burg for treatment. He died on We'd
nesday while being taken to that in
sutution. He was n Confederate SOL
die- OF good record.
No sister has yet been selected for
the ChatauQua TO be held in this city
the latter part Of May. Two sisters
are in view.
There will be splendid Easter mu-
sic in the churches in this city. in
some Of which elaborate programs
have been arranged
Ensign IIempel. of the Salvation
Army. announced yesterday that he
wishes to find home for a inc three
monthsold boy baby which had been
placed at his disposal Before dark
he had half a dozen applicants for
the child. and a good home was quickly
found for the youngster.
The annual meeting of Post c.
Travellers Protective Association, will
be held tomorrow night at the Elks
Home. Election OF officers and OF del
egates TO the State convention Will
take place.
Steps are being takcnto induce every
Confederate veteran in Petersburg to
20 to the Gettysburg reunion Money
VIII be raised to pay the transporta-
ton of every man who feels unable
to stand such expense.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-22
GOES TO SEE FRIEDMAN.
LyBchburg Roy Victim of White Plague
Sceka Cure In NcH York.

Lynchburg, Va. March GA. C.
Sweeney, who has been i'll with tuber-
culoSis since last September. when he
had to give up his position az clerk in
local dry goods store, left hurriedly
last Saturday afternoon for New York
DIR. Frederick Friedman. the famous
German scientist. who claims to have
q cure for this dread maladY.
Whether Mr.. Sweeney will succeed
In securing an appointment with the
German savant is doubtful. because OF
the great crowds who are said to be
rushing to him for treatment, and HIS
time in this country is limited.
Mr.. Sweeney Is popular In this, city,
and has n wide circle OF friends At
one time he was an active participant
In the athletics connected with the
Y. M. c. A. gymnasium, but when his
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-22
News of Petersburg

ago built u number of warehouses; on
this property. The contract for the
erection OF the additional buildings
has been awarded to Il. l.. Bass. OF
South Richmond. The British Amerl-
can Company is planning to build a
large additional factory on Perry
Street. adjacent to and to be connected
with it's present cigarette plant. The
new building is to be of brick. fire.
proof, six or seven stories In height
and large i'm proportion. and Will give
employment to a great number of per
SONS
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-22
ANNUAL BANQUET HELD.
More Than 100 Members of Mems Bible
Clnrs in Attendance

CIhrs in AttcnNnncr.
The annual banquet OF the Mems
Bible Class of the West End Baptist
Church took place last night In the
lecturc-room of the church and $50
members OF the class. besides guests.
were present. Among the guests were
the superintcndents OF all the Baptist
sunday schools IN the city and near
Vicinity. Orchestral music was rem
dcrcd and n menu was spread and
served by the women members of the
sunday school. The occasion was Il
highly enjoyable one. the interest be-
ing Increased BY short talks made b.
the pastor. the Rev a. r. Love: By
members OF the class and Sunday
school. and by the guests West End
Church has the largest Sunday school
in the city. and growing and pro-
gress!ve one.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-22
CATCHES FIRST STURGEON.
Captain johnson Will Probably Net
SI75 From Hll- E,ish.

Phoebus. Va. March 2l-Captain W.
Il. Johnson, who has several fish nets
In Hampton Roads. yesterday captured
the first sturgeon Of tho season. Tho
fish was one OF the largest ever seen in
this section, weighing a little more
than. 200 pounds and being ten feet in
length. The catch of sturgeon so
early In tho season is considered n
good omen by the fishermen. Sturgeon
is worth so cents per pound, while the
roe is now bringing Sl.25 per pound
1t is said that Captain Johnson took
near 100 pounds OF roe from the big
fish. which, with the meat. will make
the fish net Captain Johnson in the
nciGhborhood OF about Sl75.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-22
Woman Fails Dead

Especial TO The Times -Dispatch.I
ttarrisonburG. Va, March ol.--While
sitting on her front porch reading a
newspaper late yesterday afternoon.
Mrs. Joseph Lam, siXty-five years old.
feil out OF her chair 10 the floor. When
her ohiidren rushed TO her aid. they
round ner dead. She had been In usual
health. and 1t is supposed that she
died of a sudden heart attack. She
was Miss Margaret Knighton and was
a native OF the Elkton neighborhood.
where she died
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-22
REST ROOM MAY ne STARTED.
Women of Wnyncsboro Interested in
1tA EStn La hINenf.

Wayncsboro. Va. March ol.--The.
women of Waynesboro will hold pub
lie meeting next Tuesday night to or
ganize civic club They have AL
ready made plans to give n play, the
proceeds from which are to go toward
paying the cost OF maintaining n rest
the. women of Waynesboro regard the
maintenance of a rest room for the
how valuable an institution 1t is to
a town from their visiting in tSauntona
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-22
REAL ESTATE MEN ORGANIZE.
Committee Appointed to Prepare Pinn.
for Permanent Associations.

At &. meeting yesterday afternoon OF
representatives Of real estate firms and
dealers In this city. a temporary or
panization was effected, with George
Il Murrcll as president and W. a.
Worth as vice president. 1t was de-
termined TO organize a real estate as
ISOLATION, and committee composed
Of w. =. Johnson. James r. Harrison
and S. Henley Turner was appointed to
prepare plans for the permanent or
ganization to report at a meeting to
be held on Monday night. The object
Of the association is one OF co-opera-
ton and 10 safeguard against unli-
ccnsed dealing and swindlinE in real
estate. There are "A number OF real
estate dealers In the city. and a coop
crative organization, proposed.
would be mutually beneficial, as well
as productive OF good to the business
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-22
,aned for distributing Dodgers.

A!cxandria. va. Marion 2l.-Thc dis
tribut!on OF hand bills. commonly
known as dodgers is violation OF the
new health laws OF Alexandria, and
tho first prosecution came np in the
police court to-day, when j. H. StelofT
was arraigned for the offensc. He was
fined the minimum fine OF 81.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-22
Short Ne1Ds Stories From All Ouer VIRGINIA

health broke he was compelled to re-
tire.
Early last fall he gave up his posi-
ton in a Main Street dry goods shop
and went to Catawba for treatment.
brother died with typhoid fever and he
returned home
Mr.. Sweeney had brother to die
with tuberculosis in Texas about three
years ago.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-22
THIS is SOME TURKEY RAISER.
Sets ~ Eggs, G5 Are Hntchcd, and He
SGllh fGr-

Sells Them for SI3O.5O.
Standardsville, Va. March ELL. p.
Shelton who lives near QuinQue
Greene County, Is certainly Il turkey
raiser, can be seen from the fol-
lowing: He set sixty seven eggs and
they Matched siXty-iivc little turkeys
He raised sixty three of them, and they
brought him in cash on the market the
sum of Sl305O, averaging $212 apiece
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-22
PLAYERS COMING IN.
Manager busch Hnn His Squad Out for
First Time.

HnnnEcr Husch HnH HIN SOUND Out Tor
First Time.
Manager Busch. OF the Petersburg
team. had his squad out for the first
practice at the baseball park to-day.
barnett, Blackstone and Brennagan. of
the regulars and Jackie, Mullen
Schw artz, Leibs. Werna and Kline, Of
the recruits. have reported Most of
the players will be in by next Monday,
although Manager Busch has granted
permission To Pitchers Morganroth and
Richmond TO remain at home until
April 8, in order to finish their course
at school
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-22
HEAD CAMP w. O. w.
Preparations Completed for Annual
Meeting In Petersburg.

NcctIng In PetcrRburE.
Preparations have been completed
for the annual meeting Of the head
camp OF the Woodmen of the World
of Virginia to be held in this city next
week, beginning on Tuesday morning.
Tho opening session OF the head camp
Will be public. Local committees have
arranged for the reception and &C
commodation OF the 125 or more dele
gates who will attend. One of the
very Interesting features OF the meet
ing will be the introduction OF a class
of over 100 new members by the Port
Norfolk degree team, who have accept.
ed an invitation to be the guests Of
the local camps. and who will excm-
plify the degree work of the order.
Much business OF general interest to
the order will be transacted.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-22
Succeeds in Effort to End Life.

Especial TO The Times Dspatch
Bristol. Va. March 21-Charles
Wheeler. son of local merchant, who
last night drank laudanum with suici-
DIAL intent. died to-day lie had been
on spree.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-22
MORE STORAGE WAREHOUSES;.
Additional Structures TO BE Built h
Tohncco ComnanH.

The British American Tobacco Com
pany is TO build ten additional storage
warehouses on its property recently.
purchased from the city. a portion of
the Almshouse tract, for which IL paid
$500 AN acre. The company some time
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-22
HAVE TO WAIT TO NAME FORT.

Assistant Secretary OF Wnr Writes
Tint Congress Must Act.
Norfolk. Va. March 2l.--Until the
construction of fortifications is au-
thorized ut Cape Henry, n name cannot
be assigned to the fort. This infor-
nation is contained in letter received
by Mrs. Frank Anthony Mall.e. who Is
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-11-24
- s! So I(ZP[2RX27VdT1
apazlsag y NEWS
his training. He weighed 1856
pounds. Rivers looked just as prom
Using in his work out.
ONLY TWO HARVARD
MEN HURT IN GAME
Brickley and Hardwlck In Race for
captaincy Of Crimson for Next
Year-Both Great Players.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.
CAMBRIDGE, Mass, Nov. pa
Only two members of the Harvard
team suffered any i'll effects in Satur-
days victory over Yale Bradley is In
the infrmary with broken rib. Hard
wick was carrying his arm in a sling
as a result OF a severe strain. Har-
ward will lose only three members
of its great team by graduation:
Capt. Storer, Tackle Hitchcock and
End O'Brien.
After-battle dope on the Harvard
Yale foot ball game today WAS gen
orally to the effect that Charley
Rrickley. whose field goals Saturday
defeated Yale, should be made cap
tain next year. He and Hardwick have
both come through their freshman
year playing all American foot ball
and the lataer may run the drop kick
phenom close race. Brickley cele-
brated his 22nd birthday today Mes
sages of congratulations poured In
from all section Of the country.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-11-24
MRS. NO|'O[LE|:'Y
DIED SUNDAY
Was Born in keokuk and Educated n
the Public Schools
Of This
City.
r1rTY TWO YEARS OLD
a.. Had Been In POOR Health for Three
gfs--s and Seriously Sick
About Six
Months.

Mrs. William B. Woolley died at
the family residence, 1922 Timea
street, at 1880 o'clock Sunday fore
noon. She had been in poor health
for. about three years. Something
like six months ago her ailment be.
came Of a serious form, and proved
the source OF much suffering to her
and grave apprehension to her
friends. She was good woman, Of
practical ideas and sterling qualities
and bore her affliction with calm for
titude.
Mrs. Woolley was before marriagt
Miss Emily E. Nagel, daughter of
the late Mrs. Mary Nagef. She was
born in Keokuk March II, 1861, ana
was educated in the public schools OF
this city. Studious at school and
companionable with her associates,
she was loved and respected al Ike
BY teachers and students. She was
member of the First Congregation
al church, living a life consistent
with her chosen faith.
On October 81. 1885, she was mar
ried in Keokuk to Mr.. William B.
Woolley, and proved an affectionate
wife and devoted mother She is
survived by her husband, two sons
Allen Woolley Of Chicago, employed
with the Swift Packing company OF
that city, and Frank Woo,ley OF Des
Moines who travels out OF that city
in the employ OF the O'Brien-W orthen
company and one daughter Miss Hell
en- Woolley at home. She is also
survived by one brother John Nagel
and one sister. Mrs. Lizzie Loeffler.
both Of this city.
Mrs. Woolley has many friends in
the city where she had resided dur
Ing her entire life, who deeply sym
pathized with her during her long
Illness and sincerely mourn now that
her good and useful life is ended.
The funeral will be held at the
family residence, 1122 Timea street
at o'clock tomorrow, Tuesday, aft
ernoon. Rev. DR.. George G. VIII
liams Of the First Congregational
church will conduct the services.