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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-06
NEWS FROM VIRGINIA
AkERS HELD FOR
MURDER OF SINK

ROANOKE. VA. Feb. 5.--Noah II,
Sink, twenty seven years old, came TO
his death at 2:3o yesterday afternoon
as the result of gunshot wounds at the
hands OF Norhorne X. Akers, fifty
seven years old This is the gist of
verdict reached abou. ! o'clock this
afternoon by coroner's jury i'm
panelled by Coroner w. r. Norris. of
Roanoke county. which convened at
Oakeys chapel at noon today, follow
Ing an autopsy on the body of Sink.
Soon after the jury reached de-
csion Sheriff Hatcher, of Salem. took
Akers from the Roanoke city Jail.
where he had been confined since s
o'clock last night. and left for Salem
with the prisoner at 1:15. At 4 o'clock
today Akers will be brought before n
bail commissioner and the question OF
whether he will be released decided
Prosecutor Hubbard did not indicate
what his attitude will be In the matter.
He was present at the inquest and fire.
quently questioned the one witness ex-
amined.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-06
BOY MURDERER
ALLOWED BAIL

TAZEWELL. VA, Feb, 5,--Charles
Hartman. thirteen years old. son OF
Mr.. and Mrs, Peel Hartman, has been
released under $1,000 bond on the
charge Of killing Roy Cline. ten years
old, son OF MIR. and Mrs. James Cline,
of Cavitt's Creek, the coroner's inquest
having been held yesterday afternoon.
The boys had been schoolmates and
the best Of friends until a scuffle oc-
Cured Monday afternoon while they
were returning home from Cavitt's
Creek school. After they had been
separated Cline said he had been stab
bed. He died within a short while,
losing a large quantity OF blood. The
wound was in the boys left thigh and
severed an artery
It Is alleged the boys engaged in
fight, which caused the tragedy. No
enmity had previously existed be-
tween them, so far as could be ascer-
tanned.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-06
CHARTER CHANGES
SOUGHT IN NORFOLK

NORFOLK, VA, Feb. 5-Changes
the powers Of the mayor by giving him
The appointment of large number
Of officers now chosen by the council
or board of control and giving him alb
solute control of the fire and police de-
partments subject to civil service re-
strictions, authorizing the city to sell
water outside the corporate limits and
carrying other less important altera.
tons in the charter. Will be given a
hearing by q committee of the house
Of delegates Mt o'clock tomorrow
afternoon. Delegate s. A. Woodward
Yesterday so advised Leon G. Steele,
chairman of the Citizens party ex-
ecutive committee, which is proposing
the charter changes.
Mr.. Steele appeared yesterday be-
fore the executive committee OF the
chamber of commerce. After the meet
ing the following statement was given
out:
IAN important feature of the com
mittee's work this morning was Its
endorsement of bill before the legis-
lature which will enable the Norfoik
city water department to serve in
duatries outside OF the city limits.
THE present charter forbids the city
from crossing the line to serve indus
tries with water, no matter how de-
sirable such municipal water supply
may be to them. The committee was
amendment that it authorized and re-
quested Mr.. Braden VandeventeI
chairman OF the chambers legisla-
tive committee), to go to Richond or
Friday and make strong representa-.
tons TO the legislature in the matter
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-06
S7,5OO,OO0 DEED
TO COVER LOAN

HAMPTON, VA, Feb. 5.-The larg
est deed of trust ever recorded In
Hampton was that of the street rail-
way company filed yesterday by Clerk
of the Courts Harry III, Holt. and rep
presented $7.5o0,000. which represent
ed the entire holdings of the company
TO secure this big loan. The convey
anee of this property was contained in
a document covering many pages and
which set dawn to the most minute
detail every item belonging to the rail-
way company. These holdings were
conveyed to the Maryland Trust COM
pany, of Baltimore, as trustee to Sc
cure the loan. From the fffing OF this
deed OF trust the State of Virginia re-
ceives fee of $4,000. and the total
amount that the company had to pay
to have the instrument recorded was
s7,722, and a check for this sum was
paid to Clerk Holt.
The news of the changes just made
and the proposed improvements are
particularly pleasing TO Hampton peo-
pie, as this Immediate section will re-
reive notice from abroad owing TO the
elimination of the name "Old Point
and the substitution Of the name
Hampton"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-06

Ing in the home of Miss Madge Sat
terwhite, 1875 Grove avenue.
Personal.
Mrs. Josephus Daniels. who has
been the guest of DR.. and Mrs. j.
Allison Hodges. has returned to her
home in Washington.
Miss Annie Rose Walker has re-
turned to Washington. after spend
ing some time in Richmond.
Mrs Irwin, of Danville, is the guest
of Mrs. George Horace Flowers. ir
West Grace street.
Mrs c. Il. Buchanan and hel
daughter. Miss Harriet Buchanan. are
the guests of Mrs. Z. C. Hathaway
in Riverview.
Miss Kathrine Gum Is leaving
shortly to visit frie DIS in New York
and New Jersey.
The Misses Woodruff, of Orange
county. are the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. John r. Anderson.
Mrs Ryiand has returned to the
city. after visit 70 Mrs. Stuart Lot
tier, in Newport News.
Mrs J. Sydney Smith. of Norfolk
Is the guest OF friends In this city,
Miss Anita Cussens has returned
to the city. after q visit to Baltimore
and Blue Ridge Summit, Pa.
Miss Belle Perkins Is in Washing.
tom
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-06
FAIRFAX MAY LEARN
WILLETTS CASE DETAIL S

FAIRFAX COURTHOUSE. VA.
Feb. 5.--Quaint, little Fairfax. all OF
a sudden, realized today that II is yet
to learn the details OF the Willetts'
divorce case. Nothing has been heard,
even by the whisper route.
Last Friday Judge Thornton grant.
ed Mrs. Marie III. Wilietts an absolute
divorce from her husband, Samuel
Willetts, wealthy New York clubman
and sportsman. Everything was kept
in secret. Alimony was fixed by the
lawyers The testimony was sealed,
and every effort made to keep the facts
from the public. 1t 10 not authorit-
atively known what charges Mrs. Will
let's preferred against her husband.
Neither of the two parties appeared In
court. Both were in New York, trust
ing everything to their lawyers.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-06
CHARLOTTESVILLE BARS
EVELYN NESBIT THAW

CHARLOTTESVILLE VA. Feb. 5.
Mayor A. v. Conway. of Charlottes-
Vile, has written a letter to Manager
F. w. Twyman, manager of the Char
tottesville theater. prohibiting the APP
pearance there on February 7th OF
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw. as Injurious to
the morals and good order of the CON-
munity." 1t is said that there was
formal protest on the part of many
Of the citizens. many people OF the
community being unwilling to be
shocked" by Mrs. Thaw. 1t Is also
reported that the students at the
university had planned to give big
midnight dance to Evelyn's sixty
chorus girls.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-06
FOUND GUILTY ON
CHARGE OF PERJURY

SUFFOLK, VA, Feb. 5.--After an
all-day session, held in the City court
room, with Mayor Joseph b. Holiday
on the bench, w. F. Porter. charged
with perjury, was found guilty. and
sentenced to pay q fine Of 500. and
to serve one day in Jail. Through his
attorney. Percy Stephenson, OF Nor
folk. Mr.. Porter noted an appeal
The case will be- heard again before
Judge j. l. McLembre at the City Cir
cult court. which convenes on Febru-
airy cath.
Porter Is alleged to have sworn to
false evidence In the case OF Porter
". Coffman and Wright. which Wa
tTied IA The Connty court
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-06
CHARTER GRANTED
GUANO COMPANY

FREDERICKSBURG VA, Feb. 5.---
The State corporation commission has
granted charter to the Irvington Fish
Guano company. with the maximum
capital OF $4,000. The officers are,
Captain Joseph +. Bellows. Of Lam
caster county. president; Captain r.
c. Vance. Fredericksburg, -presi-
dent; w. J. Ford. Eredericksburg, sec
rotary and treasurer; directors. the Of
fcers. J. #. Gouldman, Jr, Captain M
b. Fowe, A. i. Rowe. Fredericksburg
Captain w. l., Missick. e. w. Long
and l. r. Buck. Irvington.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-06

Mallie Miller, Miss Harriet Gum.
Miss Eugene Taylor. Miss Phyllis
Taylor. Miss Virginia Chesterman,
Miss Marie Sands, Miss Sarah Open
himer Miss Kathrine Prentiss. Miss
Mary Nicholas Ainslie and Miss
Beatrice HALEY, of Brooklyn, N. Y.
Tho table was set with a rustic
basket, filled with all sorts of spring
flowers. and place cards were Valen-
tines cut in the shape OF hearts.
Concert This Evening.
A brilliant throng of men and wo-
men will I'LL the City auditorium this
evening for the annual concert. which
will be given by the Sheltering Arms
Circle OF Kings Daughters for the
benefit Of the Shelterng Arms hospi-
tai. A splendid program will be rem
dered and the chief attraction of the
evening will be the singing of Nine.
Aida. who has a splendid voice. Many
seats have already been taken and
the affair promises to be huge sue
cess.
Entertained In Norfolk.
Says tho Virginian-piiot:
Mrs. Edwin G.. Hathaway enter
tanned Wednesday afternoon at her
home in Hiverview at q beautiful at
ternoon tea from to o'clock. given
In honor of her house guests, Mrs. c.
Il. Buchanan, OF Richmond, and Miss
Harriet Buchanan. The drawing
room was charmin.ly arranged with
palms. ferns and festoons OF smilax
and the lights throughout the house
were shaded In pink. In the dining
room pink Killarney roses and ever
greens were used. the mantels were
banked in ferns, intermingled with
roses and Killarney roses and pink
candles with pink shades adorned the
table. The guests were received by
Mrs. Hathaway and Mrs. Buchanan"
Masquerade Ball.
Society Is deeply interested in the
masquerade ball. which will be given
under the direction of the Beth Aha
bah auxiliary at the jefferson club,
Thursday evening, February 18th.
Handsome prizes will be awarded for
the most original individual charac-
ter represented; to the handsomest
costume. and to the most original
group or couple. Tho decorations
will be very elaborate and an orches-
ira viii play for the dancing. There
Will be a grand march at $3.50 o'clock.
To Give Play.
The girls Of the Equal Suffrage
league will give a play entitled How
the Vote Was Won" on the evening
OF Tuesday. February 18th. at $3.50
~
ter the performance for dancing and
refreshments will be served.
Meetings To-day.
The Madison Mothers club will
meet this evening at 1880 O'Clock in
the Madison auditorium. Mrs. b. r..
Munford will speak Immediately fol-
lowing the meeting on THE Ce-ordi-
nate College" Arents and Randolph
schools have also been invited.
The fourteenth annual meeting OF
the Graduate Nurses State associa-
lion will be held again tonight in the
auditorium OF the chamber Of COM
merce. corner of Sixth and Main
streets
ALI nurses are requested to attend
the meeting. az many questions OF in
lerest are to be discussed.
The mission study class OF Grove
Avenue Baptist church. of which Miss
Gibbs II leader. will meet this even-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-06
HARRY DRAPER
SHOT IN BERWIND

WYTHEvILLE, VA. Feb. g.
Harry Draper.of this place. was shot
At Berwind, w. Va, and Is in hos
pital at WEIGH. Diapers father left
this morning for WEIGH. Draper is a
professional baseball pitcher. having
been with Roanoke, in the Virginia
league, and is under contract with OF
tawa, Canada.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-06

This collar In especially important TO
the simple little untrimmed frock
which has been 20 popular for tho past
season and prornises to b no msch
favored for spring.
Draped and fichu effects vic for IA
vor with the small round nat collar
and the Metftci design. The Japanese
collar. which extends away from the
neck in back and in some extreme
cases fares considerably on the Shout
ders, seems to be approved also.
The separate vests and collars Of
white oYgandy are exceedingly smart
and becoming. When worn with q
dark serge or Silk frock a wonderfully
fresh crisp strong note Ia impaired to
tho design by tina sharp contrast.
No. 7ss7-7sss 10 fashioned OF sheer
white cotton crepe. The fichu and the
shaped trimming band on the skirt are
outlined with a frill OF net. The close
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-06

son on the evening Of February 18th.
in honor OF the Governor and Mrs
Stuart.
For Miss Gilbert
Miss Annie Gilbert. or New York.
a debutante of this season, was
guest of honor at a luncheon at the
Commonwealth club yesterday, fol-
lowed by Il theater party at the
Bijou to see Merely Mary Ann"
given by Mrs. w. Greanor Neal. The
guests included: Miss Gilbert, Miss
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-06
THE COLLAR AN EMPHASIZED FEATURE
OF NEW SUITS AND FROCkS

fitting drop shoulder and the fulisd un-
dersieeve which f1ts into \ tight frf1iod
cun Is attractive: the bowed Ktrdis
OF black velvet gives an UNUSUALLY
smart contrast.
These crepes and novsky cottons
range In width from al to Is inches
and In price from As cents to 81 yard.
To copy this design in size 50 It rs-
auires 2x yards Of SO inch material
for the bodice t7ss7) and ~ yards OF
IS inch material for the skirt.
The material used In No. 1904 II Z
decided novelty and very modish II
10 a crepe with q velvet strtpe- The
vest 10 Of white cotton duve<yn and
the collar IL Of fur.
This design requires for sine IS ~
yards Of Sc inch matesiaL
No. 7ss7--sizes ~ to ~
No. 7st5--sixss ~ to 30.
No. So93--sixes - to AZ
Each pattern is cents.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-06
The Virgiinian S
Free Shopping Service

First The Firginian- viii buy for you any article
mentioned advertised in The Virginan. When
ordering anything The Virginan has published,
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Second. Enclose cheque to cover the cost of the
articles you want. IF you do know cost send
approximate amount and the balance if any remains
after purchase will be refunded Should the re-
mittance by chance be insufficient, The Virginan viii
notify you ARTICLES cannot be till the full amount
has been received
Third Unless otherwise requested articles sent
express collect. When ordering small, light articles
include postage SO that they may be mailed
Fourth. Only by special arrangement will articles
be sent approval. If you return them, your re
mittance will be refunded, but charges both
ways will be at your expense.
Fifth The Virginian makes no charge for it's ser
vices All orders to be accompanied by the appro>
pirate remittance
Sixth. When ordering garments, be to state
sze and to preferences to style color and
material Please name your second choice when pos.
sible.
Seventh. The Virginian employs expert shopper,
and patrons may rest assured that all orders will be
placed with responsible firms
Eighth. Please write your name and address very
legiby-and the forethought of those who write on
but side of the paper is appreciated very much.
stamped envelope should b enclosed when reply
IS desired.
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To ehtAin either pAttern IL
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A PAPER FOR THE HOME
THE vIRGINIAN, FULL,
CLEAN AND PAIR.
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New Britain herald., 1914-11-23
General Russian Retreat
 Only Question of Time

Berlin. Nov. g, Via. The Hague and London, 11:10 a. m.-All the Berlin newspapers comment favorably this morning and very hopefully on the possible outcome of the fighting in Poland. They express the opinion that these engagements . ay decide the en- tire Russian campaign, if not the out come of the war.
 The Lokal Anzeiger has published an interview with an officer who speaks for the military authorities. He says that in consequence of the rolling up of the Russian right wing by General Won Hindenburg and the simultaneous attack of the Austrians on the Russian left a general Russian retreat with the evacuation of Lem berg is only question of time. In their previous attack this officer says, the enemy operated in accordance with their program, but today they have been forced to give up their war plans and face an entirely different situation. Existing conditions were fcreseen by the German and Austrian commanders. According to the same authority the Russians lack artillery and rifles.
New Britain herald., 1914-11-23
Subordinate Officer Refuses to AbaR- don Mexico City tozapata Forces.
QUARRELs WITH GEN. OSREcON
Villa Issues General Orders That Any of His Soldiers Who Molest Women or Pillage City on Entering Mexican Capital Will Be Shot.

Washington, Nov. 23.-Plans for an eleventh hour abandonment of Mex 1co City to the Zapata forces were frustrated by General Lucio Blapco, according to confidential reports re- ceived today at the state department from its agents.
 General Carranza ordered the cap ital evacuated last Friday so that the Zapata forces could enter, at the same time tearing up the railroads north of Mexico City to check and delay the Villa troops. One of the official re- ports speak of Three pre-meditated atrocities'' and an intention to leave the capital to be sacked. Just what was the purpose of the move on the part of the CarranZa chiefs was not disclosed.
 Blanco Commands City.
 General Obregon, according to the ofncial reports, ordered General Blanco to accompany him from the city, but the latter declined to obey his superior officer saying he would not be party to the plan. Obregon left after a serious argument with Blanco, who then took full command and began to police the city and ap- point municipal officers, who arranged for protection against disorders.
 Fears for the safety of residents in Mexico City have now passed, accord ing to telegrams dated late last night and confidence is manifested in Blanco's ability to deal with the sit uatfon and arrange for an orderly entry of Villas troops.
 Villa Issues Strict Orders.
 General Villa informed the United States consular agent through George c. Carothers that he has issued gen. eral orders that any of his soldiers women or pilaging on en- tering Mexico City will be summariIy shot.
 Acting Secretary Lansing today an- nounced receipt of this information from MT. Carothers, adding that order was reported prevailing in all the cities and towns thus far occupied by Villas army. MT. Carothers wired were being made for the peaceful entry of the Villa col umns into Mexico City.
New Britain herald., 1914-11-23

ron twice approached the coast, but was driven off by our artillery The British naval guns had no effect.
 Tn the forest of the Argonne we are gaining ground step by step, one trench after another and one point of support after another being wrest- ed from the French and a number of prisoners being taken daily.
 "A violent reconnoitering expedition against our position on the east of the Moselle river was made ineffective by our counter attack
 ''1n East Prussia the situation re- mains unchanged.
 'In Poland the appearance of Rus sian endorsements is postponing a decision of the battle.
 'In the region to the east of Czen- stochowa, and to the northeast of Cracow the Austro German offensive was maintained.
New Britain herald., 1914-11-23
15O,OOO PRISONERS TAKEN
 BY AUSTRIAN TROOPS IN
 RUSSIAN-POLAND CAMPAIGN
.Ypres Subjected to Violent Artillery Fire Germans Gaining Ground Slowly in Argonne
 Region, Says Berlin Report.

line nd their through in Russian Poland Todays statement a through of Flo of the line where the Germans cenering another under bomba with what not disclosed ~ ~ WY official peaks of the severe fighting at Yps and also that British drons attempt Lombard Slowly. ~ 's0"" O " : s ' s'A are Ss ground The renewed efforts the effects of the cold wet which western field of ae The struggle between the Russians and forces the
  this definite the arrival of Russian
  decision  In Berlin Russians whole  would free of the In information
  have partial successes but there nothing to the n Prussia the uth s;x+vx nilas sron though the Germans pressing forward 
 
  Ses with artillery London the the past onaughts by German
  said reached the The LCorrentina
  by the German converted cruiser
 
 it is sad also was sunk by the Kronprinz Wilhelm
New Britain herald., 1914-11-23
WIRELESS STATION IS
 UNDER SUPERVISION
Secret Service Agents Endeavoring to Learn if Fabbf.i Brothers Have
 Broken IT. $. Neutrality.

New York, Nov. 23.-United States secret service agents endeavored to- day to learn If the neutrality of the United States in the European war has been violated by sending wire less messages from a station under surveillance in Ear Harbor, Me, to Germany or German war vessels in the Atlantic.
 The station under surveillance is said to be the private plant of Ernesto G. and Alessandro Fabbri, brothers prominent in New York society," Their father, the late Ernesto Fabbri. was a partner of J. P. Morgan, and Mrs. Ernesto G. Fabbri is a grand daughter of the late Vim. H. Wander bilt.
 At his home here Ernesto G. Fabbri denied that he or his brother had ever conveyed any information to German officials and treated the brother maintained wireless plant simply for amusement.
 Alleged close friendship of the Fab bri brothers and Captain Polack of the Kronprinzessin Cecilie was one of the chief reasons why the government agents placed close watch on the Fabbri wireless, After the steamer had put in at Bar Harbor for fear of capture by British warships, it is said. Capt. Polack was frequently enter tained at dinner at the Fabbri cot tage, and on one occasion the Fabbris entertained 250 of the ships crew at a. theater at Bar Harbor.
New Britain herald., 1914-11-23
Ypres Subjected to
 Violent Artillery Fire

Paris, Nov. 23-The official French tuNetin given out in Paris this after noon says that yesterday Ypres was subjected to violent artillery fire and that many of its important buildings were consumed by the flames.
 The text of the communication follows
 yesterday was marked by violent artillery fire. The enemy directed his attention particularly to the town of Ypres. where the belfry of the cathe- draI the markets and a number of h houses were set on fire, to Soissons, ard to Rheims
 Tn the Argonne, the day was char acferized by hot fighting. The enemy delivered spirited attacks which were repulsed.
 "In the Woevre and in the Vosges the situation is without change"