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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-02-12

NEW. HAVEN, Conn.-George Nor
ton, an engineer was found frozen to
death near Branford, Conn, Thursday.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-03-12
UNITE TO ADVANCE
GOOD ROADS CAUSE
Organization Formed for Better
ment of Rural Conditions
in Virginia.

The movement for good roads and
rural betterment In Virginia was put
on a working basis yesterday after
noon at meeting OF legislators and
pnblic-minded citizens in the hall Of
the House of Delegates. The organi-
cation which was formed yesterday. al
though yet to be named, will have
raWihcations In every county of the
State. and will be operated along per-
manent lines. AS a basis for wido-
spread organization the meeting voted
to name each of the delegates in the
General Assembly chairman OF his
county branch of the movement.
j. S. Potts. of Richmond and Henrico,
presided. and was made permanent
chairman Of the following executive
committee which was named: David
Is. Powers, Of Caroline; c. J. Meetze,
OF Prince william; w. r. Walton. Of
Hanover. S. II. Love- OF Lunenburg
c. w. Grant. of Russell; j. w. Cav
thorn. of AppomattoX: Julien Gum, j.
o lIeffner. of King George and Stafford
and j. j. Owen. director OF institutes.
State Department of Agriculture.
An annual meeting OF the new or
Eanization was set for the month Of
May. the exact date to be determined
by the chairman. At that meeting n
permanent organization will he effect
ed. IT was decided To divide each coun-
ty into districts to compete for prizes
to he offered by the organization for
agricultural products and good roads
progress.
The platform declares the new or
Sanization planned for the purpose Of
stimulat ting and encouraging every
phase OF rural life in Virginia. AS
country life depends largely upon the
condition OF the roads, the organiza-
ton will make its first fight for better
highways. 1t will advocate an I'm
provement In social and civic relation
ships In the rural sections. the use Of
public schools al civic centres, and the
united efforts of tho country residents
for good roads.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-03-12
FIFTY YEARS AGO
VIRGINIA WAS DRY
Assembly Passed Act Forbidding
Sale of Liquor in or
Near Towns.

There is nothing now under the sun.
Ardent roformers who argued for tho
enabling act and who predict a millcn-
MUM when the cl les Of Virginia C .asa
the sale OF liquor, failed TO recall that
the cities OF Virginia went dry Just
hfty years ago to-day. Tho Richmond
Dispatch of Marcn ~. 1864 carried tho
t''-iowing new Items:
Saloons must close
The ant!licensc Law, prohibiting the
issuing by the courts of ordinary Ii
censcs for the keeping OF saloons for
the sale of ardent spirits within nye
miles OF any city, town or corporation
within tho CoinrlonScal OF virginia.
was passed by both branches OF the
Legislature last night and Is in force
from It's passage. This act among the
last of the session. Will be the frst in
importance In its effects, as II closes
the bars Of tho 400 and more saloons In
Richmond and tho thousands through
out the Commonwealth"
The act was Il war measure pnssed
IN the confusing days OF 1864, when
Richmond and other cities wer. crowd
ell with stragglcrs. camp followers
wounded men rccuperatiny. md with
all the rabble that talked war bravelv
In saloons but failed TO enlist; Gu
ricusly enough the law--the first pro-
hibition act OF record In Virginia
prohibited the sale Of liquor within Ava
miles OF any town. but left its FREQ sale
at country stores or at any point away
from the cities by series OF re.
hibition in all country districts. ami
the right OF local self-Governmcnt IN
towns and cities where police protec.
ton Is afforded
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-03-12
WILL ASK FOR VETO
OF WILLIAMS BILL
Governor Grants Hearing To-
Day on New Rolling Stock
Tax Measure.

Governor stuart VIII give n hearing
Ihtz afternoon at 1 o'clock 10 tho OPP
Donents OF the new rolling stock tax
bill who are seekil.r To have him veto
The Williams bill The several Nir-
ginia cities which stand to lose
thousands % dollars annually In rcve-
nue by the apporiionrnent Of the tax
proposed by the Williams bin. have pc
titoned thc Governor to veto il in fair
ness 10 the cities No indication of
his position in the matter has been
given
George Wayne Anderson, Assistant
City Attorney OF Richmond, viii be ono
OF those TO present arguments for tho
Veto OF tho measure. = TOW days ago
'hc Administrative Board sent an ur-
gent petition 10 the Governor asking
hin! TO act unfHvorably on the bill
The boards action has been followed
10y municipal authorities Of other ci-
ties. and warm fight WIN be made
10 secure its defeat by veto il viii
De claimed by Tho representatives of
the cities that the bIll discriminates
IN favor Of the counties and does not
allow the cities adequate returns in
revenue for the use OF streets ana
thoroughfarcs granted TO the railways.
The Williams BIN for the reappoint-
Inent Of the rolling stock tax on rail-
roads provide mat tho tax collected
shall be distributed between the Ci-
ties and counties Through which rain
way runs ON the basis OF the property
owned by the railway in each county
and city.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-03-12
FORMAL OPENING
FIXED FOR APRIL
Manufacturers Exhibit to Open
Its Doors to Public With
Fitting Exercises.

The week of April 13 has been set
by the board as the date for the formal
opening Of the manufacturers Exhibit.
which is being installed us perma-
nent demonstration of Richmond made
of Commerce and Manufacturers Build
ing. at Sixth and Main Streets. Tho
setting up of the 100 exhibits is n tedi-
Gus matter, ana one that has dragged
out far longer than the board had an
ticipated. 1t WAS hoped to admit the
public to the exhibit on January /.
but the scope OF the exhibits designed
By the local manufacturers prevented
the completion or the show.
Manager Horace j.. Smith Is at work
on the details OF the celebration which
Is to mark tho opening OF this new en-
terpriSe for Richmond'S advertisement.
There Will be music and floral decor
ations, and representatives OF the num-
crous exhibitors Will be on hand to
distribute advertising novelties and
souvenirs. 1t is planned to give daily
lectures on the purpose OF tho Manu-
facturcrs' Exhibit during the opening
week in the auditorium of the Cham
Der of Commerce, on the tenth floor of
the building in which the exhibit is
located.
There Is a possibility that tho Cham
Der OF Commerce. which has not
marked its occupation Of its new quar-
tiers by any celebration. will join with
the Manufacturers Exhibit in fitting
exercises to commemorate the occa-
sion.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-03-12
TWO CITY OFFICES
ARE CONSOLIDATED
Position of City Electrician Com
bined With Superintendent
of Electric Plant.

The Administrative Board yesterday
consolidated the Office OF City E,ec-
trician. formerly held by William II.
Thompson. with tho office Of Superin-
tondcnt OF the Electric Plant. held by
IL. w. Traford. MIR. Thompson IS SUI
perintendent OF Fire and Police Tele-
graph. which position Is under the con-
troll or the Board OF Fire Commit sion-
ers. BY the consolidation Mr. Thomp-
son loses salary OF $500 n year
The Board designated Chairman
Whittet and Commissioner Mccarthy n
committee to purchase. If necessary. an
automobile for the use OF the Supcrin-
tendent OF the Gas Works. In the event
that an automobile Is purchased, tho
horse and buggy now used by Mr.
Knowles Will be sold.
Many other matters OF hubble inter
est and Importance were transacted by
the Board. yesterday having been one
OF the busiest days in the calendar.
The city Council WAS requested to
transfer TO the Board authority and
supervision of the Office of Plumbing
Inspector. in order that the Board may
proceed to consolidate and make ef-
fective. under one head, the questions
relating TO the duties OF the Building
Inspector and To building inspection.
including wiring. plumbing. sewerage
and other labors which properly fall
TIC clNlslon OF the bullulnS
Inspector.
On motion OF Commissioner Nc
Carthy, the CITY Attorney was re-
questcd to furnish the Board AN opin-
ION as TO whether the board can re
quire public service corporations using
the streets TO prosecute their work
through contractor designated by the
Board. paying such prices as the Boa I'd
has contracted for.
The Board contemplates positive ac-
ton in requiring that all bitches
opened by any of the city departments
and all public service corporations shall
be done by the same contractor. in or
dor that uniformity and efficiency OF
work may be secured. The Board de-
sires to secure Intelligent and uniform
work on oil street openings. especially
to secure careful. complete and salts
factory repairs and supervision of re-
pairs until the streets are fully re
stored 10 permanent condition OF i'm
rfovcment.
The city Engineer was instructed to
report the name OF man competent
to construct and reconstruct roadwavs
with tho laying or various kinds OF
paving, with view TO the appointment
or that man TO n position having SUI
PerVision OF all trenches opened bv
the city.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-03-12
f |RF AK HARRISON
|. FAVORS MOVEMENT
President of Southern Endorses
Plan for o-Ordinate Wo-
mans Collepe

me advocates OF the coordinate col
lege for women at the University OF
Virginia have obtained the cordial sup
port OF President Fairfax Harrison. OF
the Southern Hallway, for their move
mont. Mr.. Harrison announced his be
licf in the coordinate college in the
following letter 10 s. Dabney Cren-
shaw:
Washington. ID. @. March 10, 1914.
Dear MIR. Crenshnw:
Your letter OF FEBRUARY p. with tho
copy OF the woman's coordinate col
leg- bulletin. has followed mo around
on the line OF the road and has Just
reached me.
u cordially Endorse this movement,
| am as conservative AS any one on
matters of principle. but am unable e.
justify that kind OF conservatism which
limits the opportunities OF any class
OF community. l believe that IL is
the duty or Virginia TO enlarge the
opportunities OF our women for higher
education and believe that President
Aldcrman's plan for college co-or-
dlnated with the university viii pro
duce this result and at the Same time
avoid objections to promiscuous CO.
education. With kind regards,
Faithfully yours.
FAIRFAX HARRISON"
Mr.. Harrison is citizen Of Virginia
holding his residence In Loudour Coun.
", where he owns large country
place. He has displayed "A deem ,nteres,
in the development OF Virginia and
Richmond
The woinnn's coordinate college hi
passed the Senate by Il two TO one vote
II is now pending in the House. and i.
the centre OF warm fight.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-03-12
PRISONER JUMPS
. FROM MOVING AUTO
Leaves Detective Krcngel in Ton
neau When He Tries to
Make Escape.
RUNS CAR INTO CURLING
Officer Then Gives Chase With
Drawn Revolver and Re-
captures His Man.
RUNS CAR INTO CURLING

Left alone I'm the tonneau of NOV
ing automobile when the driver who
had been placed under arrest, sought
to escape by jumping out and running
up tho street, was the experience Of
observation-disclosures Krengcl yesterday
afternoon at 1870 o'clock The dctcc-
tive possessed but n faint knowledge
OF the operation Of a car. but when he
saw his erstwhile prisoner jump out
he displayed rare presence Of mind. He
leaned over the front seat, grabbed
the steering wheel and drove the ma
chino into the curb. bringing it to a
standstill. fio followed tho lead of his
prisoner, and with drawn revolver
dashed after him
The chase started Mt Smith Street
and continued down Broad as far as
Monroe. and created much excitement
pedestrians giving the officer a wide
berth when they saw his revolver. At
Monroo street the fugitiva ran into
II cleaning and pressing establishment
and sought to hide himself behind n
furnace. but he was collared and
walked to the Second Police Station.
where he was charged with recklcssly
driving an automobile. He gave his
name rs Charles Hamilton, colored
nineteen years old.
Saw Him In Brook Avenue
On Tuesday krenBcl saw Hamilton,
David May. of 1929 West Grace direct
driving through Brook Avenue In what
he considered Il careless manner He
was unable to ovcrtake him at the
time, but recognized him. Yesterday
as he was standing ut Broad and Har-
rison Streets he saw Hamilton drive by
lie halted him and put him under mr.
rest Tor reckless driving. Krcngel
stepped into the car and occupied n
rear seat. He told Hamilton to drive
to the Second Station. Smith and Mar
shall Streets. The negro obeyed.
Runs Close to Trolley.
AS he reached Smith Street instead
Of turning he drove tho car, which
was moving Mt a moderate rate OF
speed. close to n passing trolley and
then leaDed out. 1t was at this point
that Krcngel turned tho machine into
the sidewalk and started his pursuit
q. l. Cash, chauffeur stationed at
the Second Police Station. and Mounted
Policeman Whitlow wero witnesses OF
the attempted escape. Cash ran to the
abandoned machine. lie found the
motor still running. and. jumping In
the car. accompanied by Whitlow. fol-
lowed IN the wake OF Krengcl. When
they reached Monroe Street Krengel
had recaptured his man, and had
started with him for the station. Cash
and Whitlow followed In the automo-
bile.
Negro Was Scared.
Hamilton afterward said that he was
SO scared after being told that he was
under arrest that nc did not know
what he was doing.
That boy is some runner" painted
Krengel, az he swore out n warrant
before Magistrate J. A. Purdie charg-
ing Hamilton with recklessness Ham
ilton, who was unable to give bail
will be arrnigned in Police Court this
morning.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-03-12
.|MILADy'S RA|MENT
IN ALL ITS GLORY
Magnificent Displays for Her
Eyes Being Prepared by Broad
Street Merchants.

The big feature OF the united spring
opening, to be participated In next
week by all the large shops in the
Retail Merchants Association will be
tho magnificent displays OF feminine
apparel by the Broad Street houses.
Such exhibits of Partisan modes. now
fabrics and spring styles as these es-
Establishments are to uncover at that
time. have never been seen in such
profusion in Richmond. The expense
some are putting themselves TO merely
TO demonstrate tho last word In fash
ion is astonishing.
The value in such occasions as Fall
Fashion Week and the United Spring
Opening WAS we'll sur&ned up by n
prominent Broad Street retail mcr-
chant:
I'VE have found from experience
that the public will not do it's buying
In the fall and spring until all tho
large stores have had their openings"
said he. Each person NATURALLY wishes
TO see the stocks OF ali the shops be-
fore buying. BY uniting and reserv-
ing our openings until II fixed date
we find that the public buying is slim
ulated and regulated in n way that is
conducive to efficient management
The public is able to SEQ the entire
stock at one time. and Is In tho best
position possible to do intelligent buy
ing"
There is TO little rivalry between
the window artists of tho women's
shops and those OF the mems shops,
the shoe stores. lhe JeweIry houses and
millinery concerns for first place in
The quality OF window display. The
united Spring Opening is hailed by all
as splendid occasion for establish
ing the supremacy OF this art.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-03-12
ECLIPSE is ECLIPSED
Comes on ns Per Schedule. INT Rich
mond Fails to See II.


mond Fails to See II.
The eclipse OF the moon, scheduled
TO come off last night. IS supposed TO
have occurred with due regularity and
solemnity, though there was no eye
witness ia Richmond to bear truth 10
the tale. Clouds interviewed. and the
eclipse was itself cclipsed. 40 that the
great shadow which overcast the uni
verse which this earth occupies was
seen here of no beholder. 1t Is safe
to assume however, that the sun went
upon his accustomed course, and that
the earth interviewed between the sun
and the dead sphere, thus putting the
moon for the while almost totally up
on the blink. If IT had been otherwise
Il IS moro than probable that neither
this tale nor any other would have
been written, for the heavens would
have wrapped up like a flaming scroll
and this little star. which man in
habits and infests, would have entered
into cataclysmio glory.
SO the eclipse must have happened
The scientists will report on It later.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-03-12
Supreme Court Proce.diox

~ - EIhNI Sthtt Fair ASSOCIATION
4ihc'p We Virginia Amusement Concession
Corporation. Argued by Mr.. Page OF the
i' OF Page q l.eary. and d. II. Leake for
inc ;,ppehant; and by Lamb & Lamb for tho
appellee. and submitted.
No '2-City OF Norfolk VI. Norfolk County
Water Company Continued.
No 73-chesapeake and Ohio Rau,rs,
Company Us. Parker's administrator pass
No 7tsteinback VIZ. s,einback. Passed.
No I5-Dismissed.
No 16-iIigGins VS. Southern Railway Com
pany. Argued by Alex. Browning for an
peii"n, and v r. Shackclford for appiieo
Next cases TO be called: No. 17-Hatnmond
vs. hiclcy's executor ct ais; No 80 Collier
~ his' vs.. Seward x Roper ct ais; No ST.
lacks ct ais. IS. Latham ct ais: No ~
Saunders va. Terry: No. So. Cooks admins
trat)r vs. city of Danville
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-03-12
THREE TAKE BANKRUPTCY

Small Failures shown by Schedules Filed In
L. :. District Court by Merchants.
Three involuntary petitions In bankruptcy
Were hled yesterday In the United state
District Court. The amounts Involved H.
each cnse small.
Samuel Haile OF bIs Yves, Clay street.
orcakmau. fled a petition. showing $i,llI Sc
In liabilities and $3.50 In asseta.
Dlodato i.nndi. a merchant. the mos.
serously involved. Iiis liabilities amount to
So3llS. or which 81 g. IS unsecured and
his assets only total sl.s247o. OF which n.
claims So5i.,0 exernp:
Miko Tony. known sometimes rs nIik.
Thomas showed liabilities OF SLo7GTe, an6
assets Of 1900 He Is nlsn y Inerchant
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-03-12
STATEWIDE CAMPAIGN
WOmans Prohibition Lea gIIe Of America VIII
Make Fight Against LIQUOR.

Plans for Il campaign for Statewide pro-
hibtion were made yesterday afternoon at
the regular quarterly meeting OF the State
executive committee Of the Womans Proh-
bition League OF America. The campaign
Will include a slx-week tour of the State by
Miss Edith Wells. lecturer for the Scientific
Temperance Bureau of Boston.
Tho league decided to present two prizes
to debators In the Intercollegiate Prohibition
Association contest. which will he held here
on Aprii 20 Fifteen contestants already
have entered tho contest. representing prac-
ticaly all Of the colleges in the State
Among tho reports made was ono from
the field secretary. showing that twelve now
Leagues and one county league organized
during the past three months. DIR. Kate
Waller Barrett. president of the National
Council or Women and national president
OF the Florence Crittenden Mission. was
elected n vice president of the organization.
and April 10 was set aside as a day OF
prayer and Tasting for the state organiza-
tion: Resolutions defending DIR. Asbury
Christian were adopted by tho committee.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-03-12
Club VIII Hear Candidates.

In order that aspIrants for the City Coun
Gil and tho candidates for the mayoralty In
the spring primary may havo an oppor.
tunity to arrange to speak before the or
sanlZation. the South Richmond Democratic
Club VIII not meet tomorrow night but viii
issue Invitations for tho following Friday
night. The meeting viii he held in the
quarters OF the club In FratcrnaI Hall and
number OF important matters will be dis
cussed In addition to the pleas to be- made
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-03-12
LOWER COURT SUSTAINED
Percy Thornton Must Pay 500 Fine fO
SneebIur

Percy Thornton, who appealed from Po-
lice Court. where he was fined by Justice
Crutchfield 800 for automobile speeding. was
convicted and fined the same amount yester-
day in the IIustinss Court.
Kitty LnbcIle. indicted for the larceny of
$40 baicd to the next term of court
on the understanding that she would return
To her home and family in Baltimore. Jr
she keeps this agreement tho Will never
be prosecuted against her; otherwise che
must place her fate in the hands of a jury.
Willie Coins. colored. charged with abb
dUCtion, ncnmittch
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-03-12
Ball for Highland spr,u..

Uniforms and equipment nave been r.ceiy
cd by Company H. Fourth Infantry High
LAND SPRING.. and military ball VIII bo
hello on Saturday night In Tho Town HAIL
The company Is drilling regularly in order
20 be prepared for is first official Inspection
by Captain Arthur VI Shipp. L. : A. Who
IL now making Ii tour OF tho Nirgnia Nohiu-
ttcrY
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-03-12
AUTO SPEEDER FINED
Charles W. Shields Notes Appeal When Con.
victed of Inst Driving

NTCItU DrfvfnK.
Charles W Shields. arrested on Tuesday
night by Motorcycle Policeman Samusis
was fined 500 and costs yesterday rnornine
In Police Court for driving an autonohila
faster thnn allowed by law through Grows
Avenue He noted an appeal to the Hastings
Court.
The hearing OF Thomas Tyson and Laura
Brewer accused Of stealing $500 diamond
ring from Chasie Traheri. was continued un-
til Tomorrow
Milton Lawrence. colorcd. was fined SO ana
costs FOR shooting Mt Josephine Scott also
coiored. and was placed under 800 bond 20
keep the peace for six months
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-03-12
LABORERS QUARANTINED
railroad Camp Is Guarded by Armed Officers
10 Prcrcnt Snrcnl of SmuIInn. :.

10 Prevent Spread of SMALLPOX.
fieVen laborers engaged in construction
Work on me richmond ana Rappahannock
.fiVer railroad. were placed under quaran-
,hc IN Il camp near Stony Creek Distillery
scs'cTnay oS Deputy Sheriff Webb w Syd-
nor or Henrico County. at the request OF
Di. -. I, collins, county health officer. Two
speclai officers. heavily armed. Will sec that
me quarantine Is not broken The stem was
deemed necessary when Il was found that a
negro VINO had been sick for several Cay.
and was closely associated with the Others
hau Virulen, case or smallpox.
an OF the workers were compelled to sub
init 10 vaccination. although threats OF mr.
rests were made before one would conscnt
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-03-12
Charge False Prc,cn..

-: l.. DuGan was arrested yesterday nv
detective -Sergeants Atkinson and Kr.urc,
on the charge OF obtaining s. by false pTo
trnao from! Davis Bottom. Superintendent OF
hhvc received So from Bottom 10 inssr, n y
ndvertisement IN IA program. and he failed
lice 80 W. ''o p"-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-03-12
Real IEstnfe Deal

IhrouEh the renl estate firm OF E. II
Schmidt & Co. j. Leroy Asher sold his fns
property 6l2 North Lombardy Street, for
}95oo. Mt Asher also purchased through tho
same agency two blocks of houses thirty
Two tenements In all. In Fulton. the same be-
Ing portion of the Wright estate Mr.
Asher is nm inventor and believes In Rich
mohd dirt. He has made this Fulton pur-
chase purely as permanent investment
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-03-12
Ask, $4,000 for Fingers.

The suit OF Charles l.. Emory against The
Virginia SILK Company for 5000 damages
will be tried tomorrow morning In IIust
ings Court. Part II. Emory claims that he
lost three fingers while working threading
machine which was out of order
on "A motion for judgment the suit of the
National Savings and Trust Company
against Julian #. Wright will be heard this
morning. The plaintiff asks Sl526i In settle-
mo mi for do
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-03-12
Leaves With Prisoner

frank T. King. who was arrested hero
SevSraI days ago at the request or tho
Philadelphia police. taken away last
nlEht py member Of that department. Ue
la.ss u charge Of grind lRrcnny.