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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-19
NO DESIRE TO BOOST
PRICES BECAUSE OF WAR
j. w. Craig, Jr., OF Dunlop Mills,
Says Flour Is M Higher
Than Last Year.
HIGHER PRICES EXpECTE
Glut of Wheat I'm This Country at
Present, but When Commerce
Opens, United States VIII Feed the
World-LocaI Mills Buyinr Grain.

Tho prices on -four are controlled
altogether by the laws or demand and
supply. and there is no disposition
facturcrs to raise tho prices because
or the European war" This vas Tho
statement OF ]. W. Craig. Jr.. of M.
Dunlop Mills. IN discussing tho prices
OF Hour on the local market Yesterday.
Mr.. Craig recently made a trim throu,.h
the wheat belt OF tho Middle IVES, and
he stated yesterday tina, the crop IN
that section this year is unuaually
good.
The wholesale price OF hour in
Richmond to-day is identical with that
OF one year ago" said MIR Craig The
leading brands sold on the local market
are manufactured here In Richmond.
and Investigation shows that tho aver
age wholesale price is s5.a5 the same
as In August. 1913. There is every
indication Of a sharp advance Ia prices
In the very near future as forccastcd
by general conditions
fhc Chicago wheat market advanced
: = cents per bashcl ON Monday. hui
every session since then has r.gistcrcd
- decline. tho September option closing
to-day at Ns So. cents COMPARED with
- 81 cents last Saturday. the NAV
option closing to-day at IS 81 cents.
compared with 81 1T cents last Satur.
day. tn" May option closing to-day at
Sl.ol '-S. as against s1.o77 is week
ago to-day, all due - the pllinr IN
Of wheat on the seaboard. whore, I'm.
less II is exported, must be sacrificed
GLuT ~ MARKET
UNTIL COMMERCE. OPENS
Until our International bankers.
with tue assistaue Of ia. foreign bank
crs and the United States Treasury
department. can weak out "A method
pS which exports Of wheat and -four
can be financed there Is likely to be a
continuous decline In the market. for
there Is an abundance of wheat in this
country which must find an Quite,
ABROAD. Thousands Of cars or wheat
are in transit from the West 10 m.
Atlantic seaboard, and already the rail
road and steamship terminals are
crowded with wheat ami hour await
ing shipment.
We believe that 1t viii be only a
matter OF very few DAYS before some
arrangement will be made that will
permit these shipments to 20 forward
NJ tho present time the stcamship com
ranies nave withdrawn their vessels
ana VIII not quot" rates. but such an
lntoicrablc condition cannot long con
tlhnc, hut so long as it does We are
gong TO see a demoralizcd wheat mar
N'.,
"A solution Of tho trouble cannot
be long delayed. for the governments of
England, France and Belgium are lend :
ing every assistance. realizing that il
means starvation for their armies IN
The crops of wheat In Europe are
very much smaller than last year,
notably Russia. which viii have a
shortage of l60.000.000 bushels The
very best authorities in the trade claim
that tho European demand on ihe
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-19
five JURORS ASSIGN
CARELEsSNESS AS CAUSE
One Holds Death OF Conductor r
Leslie Grubb as Bcing
Unavoidable.
BURNETT PUT UNDER ARREST
While Fixing Rear Fender. Conduc-
tor is Struck by Car Following,
Will, Terrific Force, Death Being
Almost instantaneous.

carclessncss was the direct cause
for the killing of Conductor Il. Leslie
Gruhh. twcuty-thrce years old, OF the
Virginia Railway and Power COMPANY
AT tho company's barns early yesterday
morning. In the opinion of 1--WE mem
oers OF the coroncr's jury. The other
member OF the jury. which met in Cor
oner Taylor's Office In the city Hail
Yesterday afternoon, was OF the opin-
and would cxonernte &. H. Burnett
motorman Of the car which struck
,rubb and crushed him between the
Burnett stands charged with the
murder OF Grubb. according to tho
Yet the charge IL only technical, and
the hearing of the case is scheduled
for the Police Court tomorrow morn
ing. The warrant against him was
sworn out by Detective Sergeant Wiley
and Policeman Allen. who brought Bur
nett TO the station-h house after the kill
ing. The motorman was later bailed
Tor ms appearance in court on the day
OF the hearing.
The accident In which Grub lost his
life occurred at the barns shortly be-
fore 6 O'clock yesterday morning
.,rmnn, after ms ear No 40, had been
preparatory TO starting out for the
days run, had cot off and was in the
ing the trolley when struck. Car No
-. in charge of Motorman Burnett
was Also ABOUT to leave. and while
t;rubb toilcd with the fender of his
ear ran out of the sheds.
STRUCK ny can WITH
TERRIFIC FORCE
Without warning Of the cars APP
proach Grubb WAS struck and hurled
back against tho front OF his own car
The force OF the conclusion carried the
metal cash box he wore on his belt
through his abdomen nearly TO the
backbone. Three quarters IN the box
were bent almost double, the box was
smashed and his change fell in every
direction. Gruhb's body was horribly
mangled. and Or. G. II. Lewis, 25oI
West Main street. who arrived a few
minutes after the accident. said death
had been practically instantaneous
Motorman Burnett was overcome by
the accident, and told the police that
II was entirely unavoidab bile. He is sal
tn have applied the brakes as soon rs
lie sa,r Grub fumhlinr with the fen
der. II II his frantic efforts were OF no
avail. The cars came together with
- crash. and Grub was caugh. in Il
trap. from which there could have been
no escape.
Grubb is survived by his father ard
mother, aud lived ut 1872 South Laurel
street. Ills father is travelling salca-
man, and WAS notified or his sons death
at Rocky Mount. y. e.. yesterday after
lie is expected here some time to-day.
Funeral arrangements had not been
competed last night.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-19
TR|RTEEN-YE old BRIDE
IS PLACED UNDER ARREST
She and Her Husband Said to BE
Wanted by Baltimore .iu-
thOrities.
THEIR STORY is PATHETIC
Says She Could Not Stand the Kind
of Life Her Mother and Sister
Were icnding-liushand Admits
Saying She Was Eighteen.

Fairly cursing the name ~ her
mother and reitcrating again and again
her allegiance 10 George c. Schcller,
tho man whom she had married iifteen
days ago. thiriccn-Noar Mrs. Schcl-
Ter last night submitted AZ quietly as
she could TO arrest at tho hands Of
Detective Sergcants krcngel and At
kinson. and was turned over to the
mothcrly care OF Il police niatron at
the First Precinct Station. She. with
her husband. were arrested on Broad
street late last night ny tho dcIcc-
lives on q warrant charging them
WIN being fucitives from justice from
Baltimore. and they will probably he
returned 10 that city Tomorrow 10y AN
officer who VIII come for them.
Mrs. Schcller presented a pathetic
picture for a bride Of Fifteen days at
Police headquarters last night. III"
Yer Their arrest. TO be Interviewed by
Actinc Captain OF Detectives Bailey
IN" child -bride sat by a window, with
the KINDLY police official gently drew
from her the story of the life which
she Sald her mother and sister led
and that which she was willing to MAX g
COULDN'T STAND 'rHE
LIFE THEY WE'RE LEADING:
schcllcr sobbod.i My father died
wh"h vas three years old, and not
long after my mother married again.
Later she was divorced from my step
father and once more married Now
Sh. has separated from hcr last hlis-
b"nd ana is again seeking divorce.
tldt she may once more marry. She
ran - boarding house at 40 Park Ave-
iue, Baltimore, and il was while she
Was away on Il trip with tho man I
believe she intends to marry that
Ieorge-hc's my husband. YOU know
TOOK me away and We were married.
George said he simply would not
We secured "A license and were married
on July 30 in 81. Johns German Evan
g"lical Church by Rev. Ernest 6.
kcsznlcr. We were married about !
for Richmond. We got here the. next
morning and went to live at house
on East Clay Street, but later moved
10 a hotel on Broad Street w" have
been living there for the last ten
days"
George Schcller. the husband. was
doubtful regarding the charges which
might be brought against him in Bal
tinore, but admitted that he had sworn
the girls age To be eighteen when he
Virginia, but detectives last night said
that it was In some states.
lie corroborated the story told by
his youthful wife, and said that ii was
because of her home surroundings that
he was SO anxious to take her away
from her mother mt this time. He said
further, that he had secured n position
with the Victor Theatre the day after
his arrival here, and that later he had
accepted a position with a lunchroom
regard To the Baltimore charges, and
with his wife was perfectly willing to
talk and tell the story Of their mar
ried lifo.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-19
rcmnic Th,cr sen, TO Ja,,

Justice Maurice yesterday gave Liz
zic Neal. the colorcd woman arrested
ny i'atrolmcn lIrousc aud Martin.
charged with breaking into a SHOW
case OF the Cohen COMPANY aud steal
ing s2S.5a worth of fountain pens
glasses and other articles. sin months
il Jail Most of the stolen property
was recovered by the officers who made
tho arrest
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-01-14

5. second; Frieze, 1O3 Gentry. Is to /
third Time, 1888 Ave, Freewill, Ben Uncas.
Gold Dust Downland, Blue Beard. Horizon
ran.
Second receive and one-haIf furlongs;
selling; colts and geldings; 8 year olds:
value $500. Hyki los (Neylon), to /. won:
Round I'd, III CIV McIntyre), s to ], sec
ond: Duslzy Dave, 113 &C. CarrOlD, to /
third Time 1:0G. Dalton, Baltimore
Lambs Tail, Transact. Dr. Bailey. Art Rick
Kick MeshaCh. Lemon Joe Tom Knight,
Geo. Farmhouse, Uncle Phil ran
Third race-Three furIongs; purse: 2 year
Odds; value $500. Lady Capricious ia CIV
McIntyre) to 5, won; Tokay. ia Gross.
to 5, second: Trulane. ia @. Murphy 3
to l. third Time O:34 2-5. Communicate
Marie c., Milton Barber, Cannonade, Tyroe.
ran.
Fourth race-Five and one-half furlongs
Laredo handicap; 8 year olds; value $500
Gypsy Love 1O3 (NeylonJ, 8 to 1, won; Bob
Hensley 100 (MarcO), 5 to 1, second; Cap
tain Burns, 100 (Claver), 4 to 1. third. Time
1:05. Avis, Theodorita, Little Will Bing
ran.
Fifth receive and one-half furlongs;
year Odds and up; value $500. Edmond
Adam, 10 Carter, TO 5, won; Napa
Nick. JOB (NeylOn), 5 to /. second; Annual
Interest, 10Y (O'Brien), 20 to 1, third. Time,
l:O5 "A Herpes, Uncle Jimmie Gray, Mar
sand Hex MoraIight. Pid Hart ran
Sixth race-One mile; selling; year Olds
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-01-14

CARNATIONS to give three complete
tactical infantry divisions within the
continental limits of the United States
and the enactment of such personnel
legislation as will eliminate the unfit
and stimulate the efficient officer to
continued efforts through establishing
a condition under which progress Of
rank and command viii have a close
and dependent relationship upon capa-
city. fitness and accomplishment.
The establishment of the reserve and
the completion of the artillery project
Gen. Wood said, should be carried out
at once to avert disaster in time of
war. The shortage of ammunition. he
added, constituted a grave danger, as
the ammunition could not be manufac-
tured without great delay The tactical
infantry divisions are necessary to
complete one field army of about 10000
regular troops within the continental
limits of the United States. This
would mean a field army of about
10000 mobile troops in a population of
more than 9O,O00,000 people
Gen. Wood suggested the creation of
reserve of officers by the selection
each year of 400 young men from the
graduating classes Of military schools
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-01-14

Round steak. 171kc Opitz Market
phone 3S.-Advertisement
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-01-14
Commerce Chamber Answers
Request For Aid; Getting
Ready For Election.

Funds for the relief OF flood suffer-
ers in the BrsZOs and Trinity valleys
of Texas were wired Wednesday to the
state relief committee at Houston by
the FL PasO chamber of commerce. A
request for aid was sent to the III PasO
trade organization by the Houston
committee ana it met with instant re-
Spouse.
Primaries to select candidates for
the chamber of commerce board Of di-
rectOrs viii be held Friday, January
p. The ballOting viii begin at p. m.
and close at s o'clock Friday night
The is men receiving the highest num-
Der Of votes will be announced as
"efgibles." On Wednesday, January IS.
s viii be voted upon and nine viii be
elected as directors. All members Of
the chamber Of commerce will have
vote in both the primary and final
election.
The successful candidates will be an
nOunced Wednesday night. January 2S.
and the following day they viii meet
10 choose a president, two vice presi-
dents and treasurer from among their
number. The names Of the new officers
who viii serve during 1914 viii be an
nOunced at the dollar dinner TO be held
Thursday night, January %, at Hotel
PasO del NOrte.
Preparing dollar Entertainment.
Parvin Witte has been named to ar
range for the musical end of the pro-
gram at the dinner. He has not made
any announcement OF his plans. Nor
man H. Walker is in charge of the en-
tertainment program, but has not dis
closed the numbers he viii stage.
Secretary A. W. Reeves has invited two
men to speak, but has received no re-
ply yet All arrangements for the din
ner are still in the. formative stage and
no definite announcements have been
made except that the wives, mothers
and sisters Of the associations mem
bers viii be invited to attend
The February dollar" dinner will be
held on March 2, according to an
nOuncement made Tuesday when di-
rectOrs Of the chamber of commerce met
at luncheon and postponed the affair.
George A Bellamy, chairman of the
public recreation committee of the
Cleveland chamber of commerce. IS ex-
pected- 10 arrive. here about March /.
and the dinner viii not be held until
his arrival Bellamy is touring the
country in the interests of the Play
ground and Recreation Association Of
America.
George Sauer and the White-Paden
Realty company were elected to mem
bership in the chamber Of commerce
at Tuesdays meeting Of the board Of
directors.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-01-14

Best of cleaning, phone 4091. Crescent
Cleaning WOrks.-Advertsem
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-01-14
Gen. Wood Urges Army Reserve

with army officers as instructors. to pc
commissioned provisional second neu-
tenants IN the army for periods Of one
year, subject only to physical examina-
ton.
If the infantry regiments abroad are
to be maintained at full statutory,
strength, the report said, 10 additional
regiments must be provided. Gen,
Wood expressed the opinion that the
Philippine Scouts should not be in
Guided in estimating the strength OF
the army.
To encourage the development of the
cavalry arm, now sadly deficient in the
militia, the general suggested legisla-
ton authorizing the maintenance Of
limited number of horses for the
guardsmen.
Gen. Wood favored admitting into
the military academy upon physical
examination alone young men of proper
character who have passed entrance
examinations to schools and colleges
whose tests equal requirements at
West Point
Gen. Wood said the quartermaster
should be relieved of all construction
work, which should be transferred to
the engineer corps.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-01-14

cash and three promissory notes. the Cn l
paper says ThOmasson, in his answer, .a1
nevyspaner states declares that the com
Danv aid NOT own that quantity OF lanu-
but simply held an option on $50 acres ne
further alleges that he sold quantlLy OF
sion of o. cents an acre which was never
paid the paper saws He asks the court 70
compel the payment Of all costs IN tne SUI
and that the plaintiff be forced TO return
the notes, so that they may be Cancelled
The Mexican Irrigated Land ctmpany' a
Kansas City corporation, had an oIIlee ~
FL PasO in the City National hank DlilulHs
at one time, and sold land in the Candelttrla
district Of Chihuahua along the Mexican
Central, local real estate men say me
also declare that thousands of acres OF TINS
tract was sold to eastern and middle west
ern buyers
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-01-14

Coal, wood and kIndlinE. Held
Bros phone Advertisement
One Thousand bargains in doors. Ian
der Lumber Co.-Advertisement
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-01-14
BUILD OIL PIPE
LINE FOR. Tt. S. NAVY

LEGATION of the feasibility of the gov
eminent building an oil pipe line from
the Oklahoma fields to the Gulf OF
Mexico was ordered by the senate
after senator Gore had conferred with
secretary Daniels and offered a resO-
luton for that purpose.
The feasibility of leasing and buy
ing oil lands from Indians to conserve
oil supply for the navy also win be
investigated. Mr.. Gore pointed out that
England. in addition to her oil con-
cessions in Mexico, was also reaching
cut for other supply for her navy.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-01-14

Ms - AAO-NA4-
The ordinary cost of a Want Ad in
The FL Paso Herald is % cents 1t
reaches an average Of about $1,000
readers each issue.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-01-14
Also Wants More Infantry
and Reserve Officers and
More Artillery.

w rAsHINGTON. D. C., Jan. IA
w The establishment of a reserve
of trained men sufficient to
bring the regular army Immediately to
fun statutory strength and to replace
the losses of the first three months Of
war, is one of four steps Of vital i'm
portance, declared essential to place
the United States army in a state of
reasonable preparedness for possible
war, recommended to secretary CARR
son by Maj Leonard Wood in his last
annual report as chief of staff.
The prompt provision for the remain
ing ~ percent Of field artillery project,
including guns as yet unprov1ded Tor
and the necessary ammunition lot
those made or under manufacture, IS
another recommendation. Others IN
cIude a creation of the necessary or
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-01-14
WANTS NOTES BACK
FROM LAND COMPANY
Chico (CaI.) Man Alleges That Mexican
Irrigated Land Co. Had Only an
Option in Chihuahua

Under the heading Of. "Chicoan Bilked In
Mexican Land Deal" Chico Cal, paper
recently published a story that L. K
Thomasson. Of that city. had filed an an
swer TO a suit for $500 which had been
brought by the holder of notes against
Thomasson. This answer charged that he,
Thomasson. was induced to sign certain
notes by the Mexican Irrigated Land COM
panv upon Representations that the com
pany was unable to fiji
He AYERS that the Mexican Irrigated Land
co,nnanv. Of Kansas city and FL Paso. sold
him 1850 acres Of land in the district OF
Braves state Of Chihuahua, for $500 an
acre. In payment Of this he gave Sz12O IN
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-01-14

First race-One mile; selling; year oIds
G so I, won5 Old Gotch. 81 CNeylon), to
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-01-14

Of stock. Land he had purchased for $4,000
and valued at SS5, 600 by an arrangement
was TO be taken in exchange for the STOCK.
OF else, O'Keeffe claimed. ne had the TisI 5
20 sell the land, time being speclLleu'
ana thus pay cash for the stock
The defence claimed that OkeetIe was
employed at a stated salary OF SZ9G
month and that he was never considered az
an owner or prospective owner OF the
Times
The question Of OKeeffe's claim to pur-
chase stock OF the Times was Withdrawn
from the Jury. The only question SUBMIT
ted in judge Dan NJ Jackson's charge to
the jury was whether or not there was a
contract Of employment at $3.50 a month
o'clock Monday afternoon. Tuesday morn
ing the jury sent note to judge jackson
asking him to discharge it, as there was no
prosper Of agreeing on verdict.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-01-14
JURY AWARDED $50
TO THOS. O'KEEFFE
Former Manager Of the Times, Suing Own 4
ers for $4,000 Damages, Gets That
Verdict After "a Hours.

e~s for $4,000 Damages, Gets That
Verdict After "a Hours.
Thomas O'Keeffe, suing the owners of the
FL Paso Times for $4,000 damages based
on allegations Of breach of contract and IN
Maid salary. was awarded a Judgment for
$50 by the jury late Tuesday afternoon
In its verdict the jury specified that the
amount was the balance due on unpaid sal
arv at the rate of $3.50 a month. O'Keeffe.
AS president and general manager took
charge of the Times in April, 1910, when
the paper was purchased from Juan Hart by
stockholders of the International Water COM
many During his connection with the paper
It was stated, he drew $4,000. The sale
of the waterworks to the city occurred
shortly afterwards
O'Keeffe's contention was that he was
to be taken in as part owner of the paper,
having the right to purchase $685. 900 worth
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-01-14
Sends Money For Texas Flood Sufferers

and UP; value $500. Dynamo. 1O1 (Neylon),
I to 2, won; Ocean Queen. 101 6Claver), Z
to /, second; Sister FIarence, 1O3 &c. JonesG
s to 1, third. Time, 1877 %. Annie McDee,
The Monk, c. w. KennOn FRAGILE, Tom
Chapman ran
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-02-02
WORK ON THE TOWER
OF JEWELS STARTS.
Telegram by Unlted Press.

Telegram by United Press.
san Francisco Feb Work start
ed here today on the Tower of Jewels,
the 430 foot structure. which will stand
near the main entrance to the Pana-
ma-Pacific exposition II is estimated
that 250 days viii be required for it's
completion Tho total cost OF the
structure will be 100000 The ground
area of the tower will be 22,50O feet.
The tower will stand in the main group
Of palaces ca the approach to the
Court of the Sun and stars It will
be approximately square on the ground
level, rising in several receding stories
and built with narrowing areas of col
oanades and sculpture to the summit
Several, sculptured figures Of heroic
proportions will surmount the TOP
story. which will be circular. The
tower with the facades of the differ
ent stories hung with pendant jewels
glinting with irridescence from hidden
searchlights, viii be one Of the most
beautiful and decorative features OF
the exposition.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-02-02
TWO STAR BOUTS AT
YOUNGSTOWN TONIGHT,

~ @ifSo = - W ~ OfNACfi q
Telegram by United Press.
Youngstown. Ohio Feb For the
first time since January G, when the
lid On local boxing was shut down
hard and tight, local fight fans to-
night will see the reopening of the
game with two star bouts that are OF
nation wide interest The more i'm
portant of the two will be between
George chip. recognized by many
sporting authorities as the middle
weight champion and Lea Houck OF
Philadelphia Houck has wanted a
try at Chip ever since the latter boxel
his way to the late Stanley Ketchels
thrcae. Chip was favored in todays
bel Ha The fight is scheduled to go
ten rounds.
The ether important local bout TO-
night wifi be between Jack Britton and
Kir Kansas Of Buffalo. The "Sunflow
Ell Kid has been going at a great
pace for six months and a rattline
fight is looked for The bout is sci
for ten rounds.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-02-02

stubborn. annoying depressing
cough hangs on. racks the body, weak
ems the lungs, and often leads 10 ser
ious results. The first dose of DR.
Kings New Discovery gives relief
Henry d. Sanders of Cavendish. VT
was threatened with consumption
after having pneumonia He writes
CDR. Kings New Discovery ought e
be in every family, it is certainly the
base Of all medicines for coughs, colds
or lung trouble" Good for children's
coughs. Money back if not satisfied
Price soc and siOO AT all druggists
H. Z. Bucklen Co, Philadelphia OF
ST Louis.-Adv. d&v
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-02-02
Noted MuIC ms


Walteufe the greatest French wall
composer Of the present day, Dudley
Buck and other noted musicians have
written some fine selections especial
ly Tor the peerless Schubert Lady
Quartette Of Chicago You win enjoy
every minute of their entertainment
here ON February e, under the auspices
Of the Christian choir at the Chris
tiau church, because 1t is bright and
entertaining from beginning TO end.