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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-04
EXPRESS CLERK
HELD FOR TRIAL
Garner Sent Back to Henrico
County Jail on Failure to
Give $4,000 Bond.
STOLEN MONEY RESTORED
Boys Action in Stealing $4,000
Brings Up Question of
His Sanity.

c. D. Garner. tho twentyyear-o old
transfer clerk who confessed to the
theft OF a $4,000 package Of currency
from the Richmond office of the South
ern Express Company on December IL,
waived preliminary examination yes
terday morning when arraigned before
United States Commissioners Melvin
tIegenheimcr. and WAS held for the
grand jury In April. His ball was
again fixed at $1,000. Failing to find
a bondsman. Garner returned to tho
cell in the Henrico County Jail which
he has occupied since his arrest on
December Is.
Edgar b. English. who appeared as
counsel for the clerk. made an unsuc-
cessful effort to have the hearing con-
tinued. The preliminary had already
peen continued on two occasions, amt
the proposal to postpone il again was
opposed by Assistant United states Dis
trict Attorney Hiram NJ Smith. In
view of the fact that Garner broke
down when accused by the Southern
Express Company's officials and dis
closed to them the hiding place of the
stolen package, II Is taken for grant
Ell that his attorneys Will enter a plea
OF guilty when his case is called for
triai at the spring session of the
United States District Court
Every Penny Recovered
Inc sl2' which was missing when the
package OF money was found buried
behind Gamers residence, has been
returned 10 the express company by tho
boys family, and the entire $4,000 re-
stored.
In spite of pressure exerted by
friends of the young clerk the express
company has shown no disposition to
let the case drop. There is no long or
possibility that 1t can he com
promised. Garner must now stand
trial There was talk yesterday that
ms counsel would attempt TO build :,
defense on the ground of insanity. but
While this is known to have been con-
sidered. ii is believed that the youth
and previous good reputation of Gar
ner VIII be set forth In his behalf, when
plea of guilty is entered
Yielded to Temptation.
Garner, rs transfer clerk, convey cd
valuable parcels between the railway
stations and the express Office. Late
! in the night Of December II he took a
package containing $4,000 in transit
from a Richmond bank to q bank i'm
Macon, Ga. and forged the recent
given him by the train messenger. His
/ theft was discovered before the train
reached Macon. The missing package
WAS easily traced to Gamers hands
and upon being confronted with direct
accusation. he confessed and disclosed
] the hiding place Of the stolen money
; In discussing his offense Garner said
| that he had yielded to sudden tempta-
| tion to possess SO much money. His
| friends say he was forced into the
| theft as n result of bad company into
| which he had fallen.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-04
ROAD BU|LDERSTO
meet. in RICHMOND
Virginia Association Will Hold
Convention at Murphy's. on
February 10 and II.
THIRD ANNUAL MEETING
Organization, Founded at 1911
Road Congress, Has Large
Membership.
D ANNUAL
THIRD

The first good roads convention since
the memorable congress OF November,
1911. which brought to this city dele
gates from nearly every State in the
Union, is announced for February 10
and II. when the Virginia Road Build
ers Association will convene for It's
third annual meeting to discuss the
practical side OF highway construction
AS 1t concerns this State. Officers OF
the association said yesterday that an
attendance of 400 delegates is expected.
Mayor Ainslio accepted yesterday an
invitation from President q. b. Scott.
OF Lynchburg. to make an address of
welcome. Tho program. now under
preparation in Lynchburg. includes ad-
dresses Of welcome by Governor elect
Stuart. and representatives of local
commercial organizations About
twenty addresses and talks on Dracti-
ell subjects-some of them with ster-
eopticon illustration-arc on the pro-
gram for the two-day meeting.
Among those who have been invited
t. speak are DIR. Joseph Hyde Pratt,
state GeoloEist of North Carolina. who
was one Of tho big figures of the road
congress that met here in 1911. and G.
:. Reeve. assistant chemist in tho Office
or Public Roads, Washington.
To Mcct mt Murphy's.
The convention will he held in the
auditorium of Murphy's Hotel. 1t will
be the third annual meeting of the
association. which was formed at the
road congress already referred TO. TO
further the building Of good highways
in Virginia. Last years meeting was
held in Washington.
1t Is not our purpose to discuss az
this convention the merits OF an i'm
proved highway system" said Vice
resident William +. Cooke. yesterday.
Ihe value OF good roads has been fully
demonstrated. and there is no longer
any need to prove IL by argument or
address. The convention will deal ex-
clusively with the actual work OF road
building, dealing with methods ma
tcrial and machinery"
The membership of the association
includes the high way officers of most
OF the counties of the State 1t is -cS
pcctcd that most Of tho counties will
be represented. The meetings Will be
attended also by highway engineers
manufacturers OF material and machin-
/ cry. contractors and Interested citi-
zens. All discussions will be public
Program Out Soon.
Programs for the convention Will be
:, out in ten days. Besides the two busi-
ness sessions that will be held daily
Z liicie wall w HleTtalHfleHlS IN lHe
/ evening in honor OF the association
| members and the women who arc ex-
! pectcd to accompany them.
| The officers Of the Virginia Road
/ Builders Association are: G. i. Scott
Lynchburg, president: William T..
| Cooke. Richmond, vice president: c. l.
| Scott. Jr., Harrisonburg, secretary; w
/ I. Lee, Tazewell treasurer: executive
| committee, State Highway Commits
| sioner George i. Coleman. Richmond
chairman; Major T. II. Gibson. Gull
| pepper: Il. w. Hubbard. Forest De-
pot d. Tucker Brown. Evington. and
| G. Il. Scott. Lynchburg.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-04
FEDERATION GETS
NO RECOGNITION
Owners of Mines in Copper Dis
tricts Severely Arraign
It's Policy.

Boston. January 3.-The Calumet and
Hccla Mining Company will continue
to refuse recognition to the Western
Federation of Miners or to employ it's
members. officers Of the company do
clared in statement tonight regard
ing the strike In their Michigan mines.
'"fhc copper country" said the state
mcnt. for fifty years has enjoyed in
dustrial peace, and our relations with
our men have been mutually satisfac-
tory. We never have and do not now
discriminate in the employment be-
tween those who do and do not belong
10 labor organizations. We have how
ever, during the pending strike refused
and must continue to refuse to give
recognition to the Western Federation
Of Miners. or to employ It's members.
for reaSons peculiar to that organiza :
ton"
The statement severely arraigned
the federation's policy. and adds:
The company, with all the officers
and employees Of tho mines. join in de-
ploring the unhappy accident which
destroyed the Christmas happiness OF
so many of our fellow citizens, and we
have been anxious and ready to give
every assistance to our stricken fellows
that lies within our power.
THE company desires and VIII en-
dcavor to make hours. wages and
working conditions equal or superior
to those obtaining in any copper mines
ut home or abroad"
The officers who issued the state
mcnt were President q. a Shaw. II. l.
AgassiZ. vice president, and James
MacNaughton, general manager
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-04

vides that the rector and board of
visitors Of the University OF Virginia
be authorized and required 10 establish
lege for white women. which shall bc
affiliated with the university, and form
an Integral part thereof. Tho board is
, required as soon possible 10 formu-
late plans for the establishment OF
such n college and it's buildings, and
for supplying tho necessary equip
ment. administrative force and faculty
for the higher education of women.
They shall erect on land now owned by
the university or on land donated or
purchased adjacent thereto. academic.
administration and recitation buildings
and dormitories for the exclusive use
of the faculty and students of the
college for women, which buildings
shall be grouped around the campus
and recreation grounds of the wo.nans
college. The bin says: None OF The
said buildings shall be erected within
Il circle having radius OF one-half
mile from the present rotunda of said
university"
Coeducntion Forbidden.
| The board is to prescribe the con-
ditions on which the woman's college
| Ia 10 be affiliated with the UNIVERSITY
what portion Of time the members OF
the faculty and teaching stan OF the
university DC eUuplOyeu In the
instruction OF and lectures to students
OF the wcman's college. and the terms
! of admission to the library. labora-
tories and museums OF the university,
4 provided, however. there shall be no
coeduca;ion OF the sexcs In the col
| legiate NJ. A. and professional depart
nfents OF the university. and such lab
oratories shall he used exclusively
by such women students at such time
az tho rector and visitors may pre-
scribe. Tho board may also employ
such teachers as are necessary and as
FUNDS VIII permit for instruction ex-
clusiVelS in tho woman's college
Inc nrst course to be provided for
the womnn's college IL instruction
/ leading to the degrees OF Bachelor OF
Arts and Bachelor of Science, the de-
Srces 10 be OF equal grade and based
upon equal requirements AZ those now
provided for the men students No
student rs to be admitted to the wo-
mans college until she has met tho
unconditional entrance requirements of
the university. When funds are avail
able the board may add such other
courses as the special vocation OF wo-
men may require.
An Advisory Board.
The bill provides for the appoint
ment by the Governor of board of
seven persons. who. with the rector
and president Of the university, Will
CONSTITUTES an ADVISORY BOARD Tor the
woman's college, which shall make
recomm endations to the board OF visi-
tors MS TO the welfare. progress and
| development of the woman's college
Qualified students from Virginia are
to be admitted to the womans college
on the same terms as TO fees and tut
ton as are now prescribed for men I'm
similar courses. For the first year the
bill appropriates $4,000 for the plans
grounds and buildings. and for the
second year $4,000 ror buildings and
support, both appropriations to he
made on the condition precedent that
within twelve months there be raised
from outside sources and paid over to
the rector and visitors Of the University
of Virginia $4,000.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-04
statement Expectcd.

statement issued Tonight by officers
of the Calumet and Iecla Mining Com
pany In Boston that the company Will
continue TO ignore the Western Fcders :
ton of Miners was expected by Stat
officials who had figured in attempts
TO compromise the labor troubles in
the copper mine strike region
Recently union officials urged State
officers TO make another attempt to
bring together the warning parties. 1t
IL understood Governor Ferris replied
that he deemed 1t useless to submit
TO the operators any proposition from
the miners which included recognition
of the federation.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-04
lined for rrnc,icine without Llcen..

aud costs yesterday Inoruinr Nv Snr,.,-,,, -,
q Smith. 81 lienrico county when lie
y i'alcd fniliy TO charge ~ praa,lslnp
medicine In the county without u.onss'
ite w"- arrested Fix Nceks ago when n ,va.
{ourd that he had prescribed for negro
~ Rhincd skner; who died from gu,l.iIot
wounds accidentally Inflicted. While ',',i..
9"nd !" The ram al 800 Tor trial. rbnser
Nlsappcated. hut was rcaErested on III ~
turn TO the county 40 80
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-04

Yes, you can do what thousands
of our depositors. have done-start
with small sum. and built II up
by means of regular deposits.
The bank that's SAFEST FOR
SAVINGS" is mighty good place
for your earnings.
Come to 1101 East Main Street.
Ask for the Savings Manager. He
will take care of you. G per cent
interest allowed:)
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-04
Winter Term ncr,n, ro.Mo,

Ihc winter term uf the Hcnrica Circuit,
Io4ss WIN begin tomorrow morning. The
own ana criminal docket are hnth In1ge
tfaha Jury has been summoned TO hear n.y
rIal alleged felonics. ' "sN-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-04

Marriage Licenses.

Marriage Licenses.
Licenses to marry were issued yesterday
by the clerk OF tho Hastings Court to W.
Conner Jones, of Petersburg, and Caroline
s. Pulliam: Edwin G. Winn and Mamie
Temple Walker. and E. l. C. Scott and Ethel
Lleweliyn Thackston.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-04
Thieves Grt slr Mnntha.

George Williams and Charles Jones
negroes sent 10 the roads yesterday
for six months for. stealing a quantity OF
oats from II. j.. Chenery.
=. f. Doherty was fined $40 and costs for
resisting Policemen Goldsby. BauGhnn and
Manolcy
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-04
County Magistrate i. M

.Nagis,rate ~ <. sunday, Of Iran,,oo
,Tnnmnty y confined to his home b, a Lien,
n'hesS ~ Whh reported yesterday tina, he
row morning @N'1' to~Hof-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-04
CENSORS TO SEE
WHITE SLAVE FILM
Mayor Appoints Committee to
Pass on Traffic in
Souls"

Following protests registered with
Chief OF Police Werner against the
showing in this city OF Traffic in
Souls. white-slave photo-drama
billed for siX-day engagement at the
Academy of Music this week Mayor
AinsHc yesterday appointed a commit
tee OF seventeen ccnsors To witness
the exhibition at Il special performance
tomorrow morning. and 10 pass upon
It's merits. Chief OF Police Werner, il
Is believed. Will abide by the commit
tees decision. and will close the cx-
hibition If the verdict is adverse.
The Mayor has named as censors w.
Douglas Gordon. Taylor Robertson.
jay Lewis and Robert Glass dramatic
writer's for the four local dailics: Chief
, OF Police Werner; DR. IL. D. G. Mae
lachlan. pastor OF Seventh Street Chris
,tian Church. Dr. J. L. Mastin secre-
tary Of the State Board OF Charities
and Corrections, Or. Douglas Freeman,
Rev Father Charles Hannigan. pastor
OF 81. Joseph's Catholic Church: Or
( u. II. Melton: Henry W. Rountrce
Mrs. w. y. Burrows; Mrs. j. Tyler job
Mrs. ". y. Burrows, president of the
Federation II Mothers Clubs, Mrs j
. Tyler Jobson, president OF the local
I branch Of the Wom;in's Temperance
League OF America: Miss Sarah Roller
T OF the juvenile Court; Mrs s ". Meek
/ Mrs. William e. Stanard, and Mrs
Mamie Minor, Of the Visiting Nurses
issopiatior
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-04

Alleged Highwnymen Granted Continuance.
A, the request OF counsel. Magistrate T.
j. Puryear. of Henrico County. yesterday
granted L continuance TO Archie Collins.
colored. and Robert Kenny. colored. charged
with highway robbery. The case VIII come
up for trial January %. The men were
identified by Otto Kucera Jr., the foot
pads that robbed and then shot him two
weeks ago Pine Camp.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-04
Special Morning Performance.

Manager Leo Wise, Of the Academy
OF Music, will arrange for Il special
performance tomorrow morning Th.
exhibition is in six parts, and requires
Tor Its presentation the time consumed
hy ali ordinary play. The special per
f"rmancc VIII probably be given at 10
O'Clock. II the censors decide that the
play lives up to the highly moral
claims that are made for II. the week $
engagement VIII open with the rcgu-
lar matinee III the afternoon
Much OF the opposition 10 the picture
y traceablc To ill-dehned reports To
tn effect that photo play Of similar
name was suppressed by the police in
New York on the charge OF being in
decent The New York play that was
barred bore the name The Inside OF
~, , WHIT sinYe Traffic" The fear
was expressed yesterday by social
workers who keep their eye on Tho
public morals, that the nlm booked
mere for this week might be the same
one THAT was suppressed in New York
provided with ucw. name
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-04
Passed by National Board,

IN" claim Is made that Traffic in
sous has been passed 10y the National
BOARD OF Ceusors A bulletin from
mat body dated October -, 1913. il
on hie at police headquarters 1t saws
81 photo play. called "Tramc in
Souls.
This nlin deals In a more deliberate
tnd extensive way than any previou.
MIN Win the so-callcd white slave
traGc
alter TWO reviews Of the hIm and
Lengthy discussions the board dceidnn
that this subject and the method OF
treatment were legitimate In motion
mrtnres; that the filrn In question ala
h'' contain obscene. suggestive or de-
inoralizing clements. ana that wbilc :,
wac rot perfect as an educational pro-
]ccl II was. on tho whole. calculated
10 do.eood
@ii.r discussion participated IN bv
Vic hoard and its guests tho bo,r,,
Fotcd 10 pass the pIctur. hy ballot
winch stood for and against
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-04

-
Lower coast gazette., 1914-08-15
Lost.
Happy Jack.

Mrs. Octave Seuzneau, of New Or
leans, is spending q while at the home
OF her brother, Mr.. r. Rousselle.
Mess-s. John Meyer and Tony Com
mander Of the Crescent City, were
visitors here Sunday.
Among those who visited the Cres-
cent City Sunday were: Misses Onida
Bsyhi, May Chedville, Louella Rous-
sslls and Messrs. Pete Chedville, Char
Icy Lassus, John Treadawsy, Johnnie
Meyer ard Emile Martin.
Mrs. Felix Trcadaway, of Algiers,
and little daughter Annie are spending
. while here with friends and relatives.
We are glad to learn that a few OF
our young folks are going to start
wedding bells ringing very soon.
Miss Leocadie Martin who has been
seriously i'll at Touro Infrmary for
the past week returned to her home
last Sunday ard is herself once more.
Mr.. Rene R~ousselle, Of Marin, was q
visitor here Sunday.
Miss Leah Chedville after spending
two weeks in New Orleans. has re-
turned home.
The levees are being moved around
our place. Wont it look grand!
TANGO KID.
Lower coast gazette., 1914-08-15
Respectfully,
H. Err.

TIE 65si whits gDSA 70 enter the
mouth Of the st. Johns rives was
Jean R!baalt. In command Of a com.
pasy Of Hususnnts. who had len
france because Of religious pertecu.
tons. He made hts landing ON May
!. 1854 Afy yeas As.es TIA landing
oe Ponce Do Leon Ct . point u the
south Of Jacksonville. Some h!stoyf
ans are Of the opinion that Ponce Do
Lson SAILED a. sss north - the, mouth
Of The d. Johns. but the weight c:
evidences y anips. this opinion. II
10 vsss here 10 lett no trace The
svilsncs Il that hs did not travs: in
. direction from his original landing
thak would have brought him to the
vicinity Of J~ackscny!lls. II Is thor.
oughly established that Rthauit On.
ssssl As raoush OF the s. Johns Iiyar
Nay l. 1861. and sailed W the river
soce miles " Z blus. whore BE- erect,
I'd . stone cpirna % vh.ch Wa IN.
.ssyibsd ~ arms Of France. 1vs RI.
.bauit ~ not aasend the liver q high
- Jacksonville He went from tbs
mouth .. he river 70 Pert Royal, s. G.
II 1ss4. che year astef the depsr
turs ok Mba1l. Rene Landowners.
who ~ hs1a With Ribanlt on he
- Ia
Lower coast gazette., 1914-08-15
Democratic Executive Committee

Democratic Executive Committee.
Points-a-la-I1ache, La, Arg. Is, II.
Pursuant to adjournment, . meeting
Of the Plaquemines Parish Democratic
Executive Committee wcs hello here
this day 1t the Courthouse. with the
following tpsulpsrs present either in
perSsn Or by proxy, to-wit:
End wand Heny Meyer. proxy John
pymond Simon Leopold, proxy John,
Dymonc; srd ward Joseph Savoie.
proxy Judge R. E. Hingie; 4th ward
Frank Lobrano. proxy John Dymond:
E. ]. Williams. proxy John Dymond;
Eth ward Joa. Barnard proxy Judge
+ 3. Hingle; 9Th ward {. r Sarpy;
G Grsherts proxy 4. e Hinele; sth
ward Gscrgs IxsstaNay; 1Oth ward n.
CeeRevieh, prezy Joan Dymond. At
lssss John Dymepd. Judgs R. :. Hin
~. Capt. Bee Mlehet psoxF. G,
NsyssA Jsbe Dymond IL. PROXY
-. pynsndg
- Seeyeyasy ~ bslse prsasA&h
Lower coast gazette., 1914-08-15
The State Of Louisiana. Parish OF
Plaquemines.

Succession Of Mary Dufiin. No. 1867.
Tw~cnty-ninth judicial District Court.
By virtue Of and In obedience to an
order Of sale 70 me directed by the
Honorable, the Tw~entv-ninth Judicial
District Court in ard for the Parish Of
Pla1uemines, dated thy 18th day Of
June 1914. in the above entitled Suc-
eess;on have advertised and will pro-
coed to sell at public auction, at the
Courthouse at Pointe-a-la-H ache, on
Saturday the 22nd day Of the month of
August 1914, at II o'clock. a. M, the
following described property to-xit:
Acertain tract Of land with all the
improvements thereon and the rights
ways, privileges, seryitudes ard ad-
vantages thereunto belonging or in any
wise appsrtaining, situated in the Par
ISL Of Plaquemines, in this state on the
left bank Of the Mississippi River, at
about Twenty-Five [251 miles below the
city Of New Orleans. forming part of
that certain tract Of land designated
by The No. 10 on . plan Of j. A.
D'Mecourt, Surveyor, dated June 18th,
1878 annexed toIa i act passed before
James Fahey, Notary in New Orleans
on the 2nd Of February, 1876 and
measuring in American measure One
81 Arpent front on the public road
together with the right Of batture in
front thereof on the Miaaissippi river,
BY Forty l4Ol arpsnts ia depth, The
lines closing Ave degrees, twenty thrse
minutes and six seconds md bsing ths
Uppsr slpent Of the properly bslong-
. said ncessDion Z Mary Dudin.
Terms AZ saie: CssA.
FRANK & 1gEYEnS.
Shisi9 1f ~ HasiaA G
Lower coast gazette., 1914-08-15
For Good Roads.
August II, 1914.

August II, 1914.
Editor Lower Coast Gazette,
Dear Sir: On August 9th. we vii
celebrate Louisiana Good Roads Day
as provided by Act No. 10 of the Leeis
lature approved June 18th, 1914. TIL,
Highway Department has sent notice,
throughout the State, and I presume
that you have received a copy Of thei,
letter of August 9Th.
/ feel that the citizens Of the Parish
Of Plaque,nines should oil get togaths,
on that day ann see what can b &C.
comp'ished towards hsttsring the con-
dition Of the roads.
/ note that the Highway Depart
ment recommends: lst, not to try to
do too much; and. End, not TO- start
more than can be finished, IS you can.
not build very long stretches Of road in
one day.
l would suggest chat all the residents
and property holders from the Court
House line to Joe Cosse's property get
together on August 9th, and build
that stretch Of road. / nm satisfied
that it can be done in one day, proy,d-
ed that every msn and boy old enough
to do any work, living in that district,
will do their share towards accomplish
ing this. I am willing to do my full
share, and ! suggest that you publish 3
notice calling on all property holders
to meet on Saturday August 22nd, at
the Court House at 5 ?. m. to devise
ways and means to celebrate the occa-
sion BY building this stretch Of road on
the 9th. We could borrow . road ma
chine and q roller. and we should have
no trouble in completing the ditching,
grading and leveling Of this stretch Of
road. Every man who owns = team Of
horses or mules and carts should pro-
duce sane on that day ready for work.
The Highway Department in their
communication state that # called upon
they will be pleased to furnish any in
formation in connection with the road
building, and | have written asking
them to stake out correct lines for this
stretch Of road, and I have every rea-
son to believe that they will do this.
Yours very truly,
O. S. LIVAUDAIS.