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The daily sentinel., 1914-04-18
Eastern Oil Men
to Invest Here

Eastern oil men are planning to
engage extensively in the oil indus
try in this county. Dir. Wasson, a
Butler, Pa, oil man has become in
terested in the Buzzard River com
pany and will assist in financing the
well to be drilled in the Plateau Val
ley. Yesterday the company made a
contract with w. X. Steffen. Colo
RADIO Springs oil man to drill a well
on the Buzard Creek property and
to furnish the driller and all needed
apparatus. Eastern men have re-
Gently purchased 10000 shares OF the
stock in the company and local people
are also becoming heavily interested
SO that the financing OF the well is
almost completed.
The daily sentinel., 1914-04-18
GRAND JUNCTION
VETERAN Of THE
CIVIL WAR DEAD

Capt. AlonZo A Woolsey. for IS
years one of the respected and best
known pioneers of western Colorado,
passed away this morning at his
home at 1886 North Spruce. after a
months Illness. Captain Woolsey
was born SO years ago in New York
state. At the time of the Civil war
he was one of the first to volunteer
his services, and all through that
terrible struggle he gave his services
to his country lie was promoted to
the position of captain of the 1875
volunteers. company F, Illinois, and
was honored in other ways. After
the war he moved to Nebraska. where
he engaged in farming and became
well-to-do. In 1896 he came to Col
orado and located in the Grand val
ley. Shortly after he arrived here ne
married a second time. He had been
an active member in the Methodist
church and belonged to Phil Sheridan
post.
Mr.. Woolsey is survived by his wife
and by four children by his first
marriage. two sons and two daugh-
ters, all at the present time in Auro-
ra Neb.. except the Oldest son,
Warren, who Is in Dalton, Neb. They
have been notified.
The funeral will be held Monday
afternoon at the home, Rev. J. j.
Giblin preaching. with burial in Or
chard Mesa cemetery.
In the passing of Captain Woolsey
Grand Junction loses one OF its best
liked, jolliest and finest OF charac-
ters.
The daily sentinel., 1914-04-18
MOTHER JONES TO
STILL FIGHT SUIT
FOR HABEAS CORPUS
Associated Press.

Associated Press.
Denver, April fS.-Judge Advo-
cate J. Broughton, of the national
guard today filed in the supreme
court a return in the writ of habeas
corpus in behalf OF Mother" Jones.
Two days ago the aged leader was
released from the Walsenburg jail.
where she had been held a military
prisoner. Boughton in his return,
states the release was ordered by the
governor several days before the writ
was issued as 1t was a part of the
order to remove the troops from the
strike district.
Counsel for Mother" Jones said
that within a few days he would file
a replication asking the court to take
up the case on its merits and render
a decision whether the Imprisonment
was legal.
Mother" Jones may have a hear
ing before the house committee in
vestigating the Colorado coal strike.
Chairman Foster so announced today
after receiving request from the of
ficials OF the United Mine Workers
Of America. The testimony. will prob
ably be taken next week.
The daily sentinel., 1914-04-18
Charge Toll on
Dolores Ferry

The county commissioners may de-
eide to make the proposed ferry at
Gateway toll proposition. giving
the contract for that purpose to some
private party. The ferry win cost
but $500, but the cost of maintenance
is puzzling the board and this morn
ing the toll proposition was submit
ted. IT the county attorney holds
that this cannot he done. the county
will go ahead and the users of the
ierry in the Dolores country will be
compelled to operate 1t themselves.
The daily sentinel., 1914-04-18
A TONS SENT BY
PARCELS POST IN
TWO Weeks HERE

That Grand Junction appreciates
and utilizes the advantages offered
by the parcel post is shown by the
increase of this branch of the post
office business in the last six months.
The postoffice has Just completed the
count and report of the packages re-
oeived and dispatched for the fif-
teen days ending April 10. and the
figures are as follows:
Packages received from other
offices for delivery here----3, 2 .
Parcels mailed at this office .65 |
Parcels mailed at this office
for local delivery IA
Total parcels handled in fif-.
teen 81
The total weight of the packages
sent out was 27S99.2 pounds. and
the postage paid on this was s32S.67.
or the packages sent out 1877 weigh
ed fifty pounds. 10 forty-nine pounds
316 two pounds, PA one pound; 146
three pounds: the others ranged from
one ounce to As pounds.
A similar count WAS made for the
first fifteen days in last October, and
the record then was as follows.
Packages received from other Of
fices for delivery here------1, ,129
Packages mailed at this office--l, so
Total handled in fifteen days-2. .SSl
The daily sentinel., 1914-04-18
TORNADO SWEEPS
OKLAHOMA STATE
Associated Press

Associated Press
Tulsa. okla. April 1S.--A tornado
that swept southern Oklahoma dur
ing the night caused the death of one
and the injuries of several others and
tore many houses from their founda-
tons. The two oil refining plants
We're damaged at Chickasha and a
SO 600 barrel oil tank near Sand
Springs was struck by lightning The
oil is still burning early today and
several other tanks are endangered.
The daily sentinel., 1914-04-18
Cement Walks for
Court House Lots

The county board this morning or
dered construction of a cement side
walk around the court house and Jail
grounds In conjunction with the city.
City Commissioner Rankin was in at
tendance and he was empowered to.
so ahead, the county to share the
expense. The total cost is estimated
at $500.
The daily sentinel., 1914-04-18
MEXICAN PRESIDENT MUST
FIRE SALUTE BEFORE SIX
O'CLOCK SUNDAY EVENING
Enough Battleships Now on Hand to
Carry Out All Uncle Sans Plans
Without Waiting for Remainder
Of Fleet to Arrive
HUERTA CLAIMS HE HAS APOLOG|zED ENOUGH

= Washington D. c., April s.. Associated Press
Huerta will salute the
sunday the President Joint
Monday authority
This
= formal said -
General Huerta still insisting
demanded
in the in
indignties
President determined II Huerta
= Sunday will to
The daily sentinel., 1914-04-18
Frost Did No
Damage in County

There was no damage from frost
last evening although smudgers were
watching all night. ready to start the
heaters. The lowest temperatures in
Palisade We're 80 although in the
lower valley the mercury dropped as
low as 80. Frost is again predicted
for tonight.
The daily sentinel., 1914-04-18
COMMITTEE OF MAYORS OF
COUNTY WILL INVESTIGATE.
MAIN ST. BRIDGE SCANDAL
Commissioners to Have Public Hearing
Next Wednesday to Decide Finally
Whether or Not to Pay Out
standing Warrants to Patterson
DISTRICT ATTORNEY OBJECTS TO THE PAYMENT

lowing the receipt of letter from District Attorney Weiser
warrants the county commissioners this decided
further final investigation socaled
street bridge scandal before authorizing the of the
allowance
$4,000 which has been held pending decision
the j. b Hunter Injunction suit
The daily sentinel., 1914-04-18

Alvin Provonsha arrived this morn
ing from Palisade to spend the week
end with friends.
The daily sentinel., 1914-04-18

The county commissioners this
morning instructed Clerk Jones to
get figures on the cost of lease or
purchase of lots along the railroad
tracks for use as storage grounds.
The daily sentinel., 1914-04-18

c. T. Williams, candy salesman. ar
rived from Provo last evening and is
calling on the trade. He expects to
leave for the Delta and Montrose Sec
tions in a short time.
The daily sentinel., 1914-04-18

making about l1s knots, and
should reach Tampico Tuesday.
Associated Press.
III Paso, April lS.-Jesus Pallares
WAS shot trying to escape and will
die. Jesus Scarce was shot while
hroalsny AN electric bulb ny which
.ae ramp WAS lighted There are no
general plots OF escape since the Tam
pico Incident. but individual out
breaks are freauent.
III Paso. April lS.-Individual in
fraction Of rules of the prison camp
at Fort Bliss since the Tamplco in
cident eliminated last night in the
shooting OF two Mexican federal
prisoners by the sentries. One was
wounded aud will die.
The daily sentinel., 1914-04-18

r. A. Phillips returned this morn
ing from a brief trip to Leadville.
The daily sentinel., 1914-04-18
Associated Press.

Chihuahua. April 1S.-Plans for
the safety of foreigners and their
property in Tampico was agreed upon
yesterday by commanders of German.
British and American vessels in Il
conference with General Luis Cabal-
lero, chief of the rebels operating
against that port. This information
was conveyed to Carranza today in Il
report from Caballero.
The daily sentinel., 1914-04-18
Associated Press

Aqua Prieta. April IA message
was received by a. s Elias. consti-
tutionalist officer. from General Al
varado, saying preparations are com
plete FOR the final attack on Quay
mas by 10000 troops about April 25.
The daily sentinel., 1914-04-18

Generally clear tonight; not much
change in temperature; tempera-
ture freezinge or slightly below
with frost in places, except close
to freezing nj Clifton ard PaIisade.
Sunday fair.
The daily sentinel., 1914-04-18

Total handled in fifteen days 2. .ss1
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-28
Union Level

UNION LEVEL. VA. Feb. a7.-The
condition of the weather rs causing
suffering and distress in this COM
munity There has been snow on the
ground continuously for about two
weeks, and Wednesday the Their
mometer registered close to zero.
There has been a good deal of sick
ness, resulting from these conditions.
The improved roads near this place.
which weren't quite completed. are In
an almost impossible condition. and
traffic Is greatly impeded.
DIR. A. T. Hart. OF Opie. has returned
home from Richmond, where he
underwent an operation at the Me
proving and hopes to be able to re-
sumo his practice soon.
MIR. and Mrs, A. l. Jenkins recently
went to Richmond In their car. bat
had to return on the train and leave
the auto there until the weather is
better.
DIR. ID. r. Marrow. OF this place. who
went 10 Richmond several weeks ago
in his automobile, Is still there with
his family. waiting for the weather and
roads to get in condition to return.
MFR. and Mrs. f. L. Thompson are
in Richmond this week purchasing
spring goods.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Murphy. of
Mrs, f. l.. Thompson and Mrs. II. r.
Trimn, OF this place
Mrs r. l.. Trimm and children have
returned home. after several weeks
visit to her sister in Lawrenceville.
The Southern Railway company has
Just completed n nice addition TO their
freight depot in this place.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-28
R. DALLAS WALKER
DIES SUDDENLY
FUNERAL SUNDAY AFTERNOON
FROM CENTRAL METHO-
DIST CHURCH.

After an illness of FIVE weeks, r.
Dallas Walker. sixty-five years old.
widely-known South Richmond con-
tractor, died suddenly yesterday morn
ing in his residence, 11o4 Decatur
street.
Notwithstanding his illnss his many
friends did not anticipate death. and
the passing of Mr.. walker caused
much surprise and regret.
He leaves a widow. who was for
merly Miss $. Il. Dunford; three broth
ers. George M. w. Lance. and John q.
Walker, and two sisters, Mrs. ]. G.
Perdue and Mrs. w. III. Toler.
Mr.. Walker was born in Chesterfield
county. but for the past forty-five
years he has been a resident of the
Southside. He was a popular resident
and was generally liked.
Funeral services, over the body viii
be conducted ut $3.50 o'clock sunday
afternoon In the Central Methodist
church. Burial in Maury cemetery.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-28
WASHINGTON MAY
SUCCEED ]. A. LAOO
WILL PROBABLY BE ELECTED TO
CITY DEMOCRATIC
COMMITTEE,

w. III. Washington, n prominent
South Richmond druggist. is being
prominently mentioned as the possible
successor to Jesse a. Ladd. who re-
Gently resigned as member OF the
city Democratic committee. A meet
ing will be held next Tuesday night
in Murphy's hotel for the purpose of
taking some action on the matter.
Mr.. Washington was a candidate tor
the position at the last election. but
was defeated by small majority. IN
the election two Southsiders--Joseph l..
Morris and j. T. Bethel-were elected.
Out of the six men representing
Madison ward on the committee four
are from the north side of the river,
and If Mr.. Washington Is selected to
fill the vacancy 1t will give each sec
ton OF the ward three men. Mr.. Wash =
ington stands a good show to be Sc
iected.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-28

A frock that combines a suggestion
Of both suit and dress IA usaful in amy
wardrobe. II 10 exaelhnt for travelling.
for shopping or for little informal after
noon xaaars Bedford cord, ratine,
duvstyn or the ever favored hard-fin-
ished serge are all suitable. very
nifty little froca Displayed in ono of
the smart shopa the otiser day was Of
hard finish serge in dark blue, eornbinel
with black satin A wirie, soft girde
Of the black satin added just the neees-
sary soft touch that ccnIplsted this
froek. The model Illustrated in Sail, il
OF dark gray eponge with frili of
net at the throat and n cluster OF softly
coiored chiffon flowers al the belt. a
straight three piece skirt with a shaped
tunic and a drup-shoukasred bodice. clos
ing srplice fashion, makes delight
fully simple costume but one that
combines many Of the effective touches
{ 4he season
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-28
ACCUSED Of PASSING
WORTHLESS CHECK

l.. w. Atkisson, who resides at
stop 8, on the Petersburg turnpike.
was arrested yesterday afternoon by
Policeman Charles Tinsley on a charge
of passing worthless check on
Broaddus & Co., grocers. He will
be given hearing this morning be-
fore Justice II. A. Maurice. In Police
court, Part II.
Atkisson Is alleged to have gone
into the Broaddus store and made
an effort to purchase some goods. He
was told that no groceries would be
sold him until he paid a bill amount
ing to $16.61. He gave Mr.. Broaddus
a check for the amount, and when
an effort was made to cash 1t at the
bank, he was informed that II was
worthless
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-28
SUITED TO ALL HOURS OF TIE DAY Is
THIS USEFUL LITTLE FROCk

1his design may be copied in size 30
with 5}s yarls Of IS inch material,
kponge averages DO inches in width and
may be purchased from Sl.5o per pard
mp.
The small dress shown in number
S22a, IL hong wasted blouse dress
the killed skirt is of serge and the
blouse of cotton crepe with tiny
eolorei figure.
Fer a child Of twelve, this little
dress requires 4 Is yards OF 80 inch
material.
Number s2li--~si2es "a to a.
| Number szZB--sizes 8 to IA.
Each pattern Is cents
| DUNNO HomE PATTERN WEEK. FEsgu-
| AIRY % TO 2S PATTERN NUMBER S2l /
| WILL BE SENT PKKE OF CHARGE WITH
| the COMPLIMENTS OF THIS PAPER TO
ANY 0sE SENDING a &c STAMP, WITH
| NAME, ADDRESS AND SIZE TO T. h. DEaK
No. q. 6i5 West 43 St, NEW YoE1 CtTY.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-28
NARROWLY ESCAPE IN .
SCHOOL MISSION FIRE

WINCH ESTER. VA Feb. III
News has heau received here Of the
complete destruction by fire of the st.
James Protestant Episcopal mission in
Greene county, seven miles east Of
Elktont All, the contents were burned.
with the building. with the exception
of two trunks, which were thrown out
Of Il second STORY window. The loss
which win amount to So, coos
partly covered by Insurance Several
women and children escaped from the
burning structure in their night
Ci0f hes
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-28

4 jury in Hastings court yesterday
acquitted George Harold, alias Har-
ries. colored. Of manslaughter, in
shooting Otto Crump, a colored boy.
Harold claimed the shooting was ac-
cidenta1. and the jury believed his
statement.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-28
Funeral OF Accident Victim,

The funeral over the body of Glen
don Condrey, the nine-year-old boy
who was accidentally killed wednes-
day by his brother, was buried yes
terday in the family burying ground.
Funeral services were held at
o'clock in the afternoon from Central
Baptist church. Chesterfield county.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-28

Both services tomorrow In Ashury
Methodist church viii be conducted
by the pastor. Rev. John r. Eggles-
ton. In the morning he will preach
on Religious Shows" which subject
he was supposed to have spoken on
last Sunday Special music has been
arranged.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-28

Religious services will be held at
Gatewoods hall, Highland Springs,
Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock, preach
ing by NJ. l. Staples. Subject: The
Two Situations All welcome. Seats
free. and no collection.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-28
OTHER SERVICES.

First Unitarian church. Floyd av-
enue and Harrison street. Rev Alex
ander T. Bowser, minister-Subject
for Sunday. March 1st: first sermon
in 'Lenten series. what Unitarians
Mean by Faith in Jesus" Service at
II o'clock. All seats free.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-28
A Benefit Cake Sale.

For the benefit of the building fund
of Bainbridge-Str Baptist church.
the Lend "a Hand society will hold IA
cake sale this afternoon in the store
of Nunnally & Brother. Twelfth and
Hull streets. All kinds of cakes will
be on sale.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-28
Temperance Union Meeting

Chesterfield camp. Woman's Tenn
perance union. will hold an all-day
session next Tuesday in the audito-
rum of Weatherford's Memorial Bap-
fist church. Mrs. Titus Locer. presi-
dent of the Chesterfield chapter, will
preside over the meeting. The ses-
sions will be open to the public.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-28
Wins business Mems Prize.

Harold T. Goyne Is the winner OF
the prize offered by the Business Mems
League of Chester TO the pupil OF
the agricultural high school for the
best essay on the advantages of Ches-
ter and Chesterfield county The prize
Is a IS gold piece.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-28
An Approaching Marriage.

Announcement was made yesterday
of the approaching marriage of Miss
Daisy Bulifont to Lloyd Waugh The
wedding will be performed Sunday af-
ternoon at 3 o'clock In the home OF
the bride, on Lawson street, with
Rev. f. w. Long officiating.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-28
ne Williams and Dorothy Simpson.
To Speak This Afternoon.

andrI4 national president Of the
Florence Crittendep mission. Will
make an address to the women Of this
city, under the auspices OF the Social
Service federation, this aftt at
o'clock. in the Second Baptist
church. Mrs Barrctt's subject VIII
be, THE Mother and Her Daughter
She is very brilliant woman, and
she speaks from fund Of inforlna~
ttion and experience, so that her adj
dress viii be very interesting and in
structive,
Al the Art Club.
The last of Il series Of delightful
afternoon affairs will he given at the
Art club today, from 4 to O'CLOCK. T.
viii he someR hat IN the nature OF a
members afternoon, as all Of the
members OF the club will be there and
many of the former students. The
Junior members. will assist in serving
and il will lie among the most delight
full oftht. series which have been given
this week in honor of the delegates
attending the educat tonal conference.
Personal.
Miss Elizabeth Bentley is in Now
Orleans attending Mnrdi Gras. and be-
there,
Miss Dofly winston. of Minneapolis.
Is the guest Of Mr. and Mrs. Egbert G..
Leigh. Jr., in West Franklin street,
Mr.. Walter f, Addison and Mr..
George f. Cask.e. Of Lvnchburg. are in
the city for Il few days.
Mrs. Mary Taylor Forrest. Of this
city. is the guest of her daughter, Mrs.
Percy IA. Lash, Of Norfolk
Miss MARY G Sprinkle. Of Harrison
Darg. is The guest OF friends in this
city
Mrs. l. L. ~ Aerer Is the guest of
Mrs Jerome Waller Of stanton.
Miss Chloe Tyler Cooke, Of Ralti-
more, who has been the guest of Miss
isabelle Carter, is now visiting Miss
Elizabeth Cooke.
Mrs. Nj M. Mcclure. VINO has been
spending GONE tire IN Washington, -
c., is now the guest Of friends ut the
University of Virginia
Miss Jennie Price, III I.ewisburg, w.
Va, is the guest Of friends in this
Mrs Imosen Lipscomb. of Rich-
mond is the guest ~ Mr.. and Mrs r.
W IdpscoHs. Of Roanoke.
Miss ELLEN Glasgow is the guest of
her father. Dir Frank Glasgow, Of
thls clty-
Mr.. and Mrs } Aston Cabeu have
gone 10 New York to SuenI =, fcur
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-28
EPIS(OPAIa

The afternoon services at the Mon
umental church are now held at s
O'Clock. There will be the usual
monthly organ recital Immediately af-
ter the o'clock service on Sunday.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-28
METHODIST.

Overlooked Blessings will be the
subject of the morning sermon by the
Rev r.. II Potts, in Monument
Methodist church, Park and Allen av-
enues In the evening at O'Clock
his subject will be I'm His Steps
there will be special music A cordial
welcome to all,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-28

First Church of Christ, Scientist
Services at II o'clock in the morn
ing. Subject: Christ Jesus"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-28

Several candidates were initiated
last night in Fraternity hall by Ma
pie camp, Woodmen OF the World.
Tho question of organizing degree
team was discussed and In all prob
ability, one will be formed at the
next meeting of the lodge.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-28
PRESBYTERIAN.

Afizpah Presbyterian church, High
land Park--Preaching by the pastor,
Rev. VIM. f. Hutchison, at II A. NJ, and
p NJ Subject Of morning sermon,
The Call to the Ministry: of evening
sermon. "The Old Time Religion and
Certain New Ideas"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-28
FIVE HAVE SMALLPOX;
OTHERS PNEUMONIA

WOODSTOCK, VA, Feb. 27.---Five
cases of smallpox have developed in
the home Of Davis Kneisley, who lives
two miles south of Woodstock. There
was visitor from the infected dis
trict at Strasburg ten days ago. and
the outbreak followed.
In addition TO those Ill with small
pox in kneisley home. there are sew
eral members OF the family suffering
from pneumonia. An infant child OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Kneisley died Wednesday
of pneumonia.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-28
CITY WITH A SOUL"
is Y. M. c. A. SUBJECT

Sunday afternoon. one of the
South's leading citizens, DR., s. G.
Mitchell, president of the Medical Col
lege of Virginia, man who knows
and knows how, will be the speaker
at the Y. NJ c. A. His subject is
The City With a Soul" That there
is a great awakening on, and. as Miss
Jane Adams, puts 1t "a new con-
science possessing our nation. none
will deny. What will be the out
come? Corporations have been call
ed soulless. and many communities
have practically licensed vice and
crime.
1.-The City With a Sour Ia a fasci-
mating theme. and DIR. Mitchell will
tell the men of Richmond who are
burning to have part in bringing
about such a city. things that will
help, and something of the conditions
that will exist in this new city The
meeting will be opened promptly at
$3.50 o'clock. with short service Of
song.
There were $50 men at the meet
ing last Sunday.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-28

The pastor, the Rev. Lloyd 7. Will
son, y. H.. will occupy the pulpit OF
the Grace Street Baptist church to-
morrow at both the morning and even
ing services. At 1t a. NJ, subject
The Great Need of our Church.