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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-21
FRANKLIN CONCERNS WIN
IN F|RE-ESCAPE CASES
Town Council Neglects 10 Adopt Or
dinance Specifying Character
and Design.
PROSECUTION ny STATE FAILS
Trial Magistrate Dismisscs Charges
drought by Labor Department
Against Three Manufacturing Con-
cerns-lnw Ignored Since 1891.

Rccausc tho Town Council or Frank
I'm has neglected to adopt an ordinance
specifying tho character and design of
fra escapes TO he attached to all build
ings over three stories I'm height the
prosecution Of three manufacturing
concerns In tho town by the State De-
partmcnt OF Labor failed
an inspector sent TO Franklin by
commissioner OF Labor James b. Do
herty to inquire into conditions In tho
manufacturing plants there reported
several days ago that he had sworn
out warrants against the Franklin Pea
nut Company. the Prctlow Buggy Conn
pany and the Virginia buggy Company.
charging each OF the concerns with
having violated tho state law proyid-
ing for tho construction Of fire escanes
on all buildings used for manufacture
ing purposes over three storics high.
report on tho result of tho prosccu-
tlon of these cnscs was received vos-
tcrday. II showed that the cases we're
dismissed. Counsel for tn" manufacture
imG concern" pleaded not guilty when
TIN" cases were called, submitting that
their clients could not violate the Law
until tho Town Council passed an ordi-
nance designating the type OF nrc-
escapes 10 be Installed
Tho defense rested upon this clause
ia the stat" fire escape law:
THE character and design Of said
nrc-cscapcs shall In cities and towns.
~ S"l'cltV hE the council Of Sa ia
cities and towns; and where tho build
inrs nre not located I'm cities or towns
by the board OF supervisors Of tho
county. Any owner or ownors Of such
buildings shall have the right 10 re-
quirc the Council Of the city or town
IA which said buildings AFRO located or
In tho counties the board DESIGNATED
by this act to make such selection of
said c-escapes az is provided by this
act. and in case Of their failure or re-
fusal. shall be compellahlc by manda-
mus"
Tho trial magistrate dismissed the
charges brought by tho state Depart
nent OF Labor when his attention was
directed 10 the failure OF the Town
Council 10 comply with the REQUIRE
ncnts Of the statute The Council has
ignored the state law since Januarv
lNal when 1t became effective
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-21
TO HOLD INQUEST INTO
DEATH OF SAM ANDERSON
Jury Will Meet To-Day in Swanshoro
Ia Consider Case OF Man
Found Dead
CORONER FOR MURDER THEORY
Fact OF Three Shots 5cing Fired
Causes Suspicior,-Policc Captain
rrOnounCcs IL Suicide-I.cft Note,
Saying lie Would End Life.

In order to determine the cause OF
the death OF samuel Anderson III south
Richmond. who WAS found dead o;
"Wednesday, near the Nine Mile Road
Chesterfield County. Coroner !. =. l.ov-
iur Yesterday ordered an inquest 10 Ia
held to-day nj 1850 o'clock in Swans
boro Mag!stcrial Court. over which
MaSistrat" l.. ". Cheatham prcsidcs
Dr. Loving ompancllod jury yostcr-
day III the undertaking establishments
~ II. H. Morrissctt x Sons. where the
body was viewed.
Those summoned 10 serve are r. O.
l.owman. T, @. Williams. T. w Berry
man. L I. Donnnlly. w d Reams and
r. II. Toney y number Of witnesses
VIII be examined. including tho persons
who FOUND the body and the young
mans parents and sisters. who dis
covered the note snytag mat he was
going 10 end HIS life and leaving his
money. about $1,000, to them.
Andcrsons body was shipped to
Hurkcvillc. Va. Yesterday. where the
funeral services were held ia tic after
noon. latcrmcnt was made in the
family huryiur ground
Despite the fact that he was wounded
three timcs Captain a $ Wright, or
the Third Police station who Was one
OF tn" hrst to reach tho dead man. said
that he believed II WAS Il ease OF plain
suicide. Tho South Richmond police
arc not interfering IN the matter. how
ever. and are leaving II entirely In the
hands OF the county nnthorittcs
Or Loving SAYS II appears that Ander-
son was murdered on account 81 tho
threc shots having been fred.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-21
MONEY NOW AVAILABLE
FOR ROADS OF COUNTY
Mayor Ainslie Signs Ordinance Ap-
propriating 100000 for Use
of Henrico.
LAST OBSTACLE TO ANNEXATION
Administrative Board and Supervi-
sorS VIII Spend Money on High
ways within Tcn-NIiIc Limit Pre-
scribcd by State Law.

Mayor Aiuslic signed and returned
10 the CITY Clerk August yesterday tho
ordinanc" appropriatinc 100000 for
the permanent Improvement Of IIenrico
County roads leading into tn. city. Tho
ordnance, which is now law. removes
The last obstacle to annexation and
the Greater Richmond decree of Judge
Campbell will 80 into effect on Novcm-
Der 3.
Tho measure authorizes the Mayor
TO enter into an agreement with the
Board or Supervisors of Hcnrico Coun-
~ for the adjustment of all points of
difference between the county and the
city. provision OF the agreement
binds lIcnrico County, as n condition
Of tho appropriation. TO abandon It's
threatened hight against the annexation
decree entered IN the Circuit Court OF
llenrico County last July.
MONEY MUST BE SPENT
WITHIN TI.N-NILE LIMIT
Under tho terms Of The ordinance the
money Is To he expended on county
highways Mt points within tho ten
milc limit prescribed hy the state law
under tho direction of tho Board Of Su-
pcrvisors OF the county and the Nd
ministrativc Board. In the event TINT
there should be disagreement between
these two bodies as To where aud how
the appropriate shall he spent. the
act provides. the two shall call in AN
arbitrator to decide.
The Mayor signed and returned to
City Clerk August also ALI the ordi-
nnnces concurrcd In by the Board Of
Aldermen Mt It's meeting Tuesday night.
They include theSe:
Granting the use Of city water 10
North Richmond nj the regular non
resident rates and under the usual re-
strictions.
Appropriating $4,000 for refurnishing
and rcdccoratinR the Council chamber
in the city Hall.
ApproiriatinE $500 for tho Mayors
contingent fund.
AppropriatinG $4,000 to the Admin
istrativc Board to he used m paying
for damages caused by the grading Of
streets.
Appropria;inr $500 for the Auditors
contingent fund.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-21
DIRECTORS DEFER ACTION
ON QUARTERLY DIVIDEND
VI New York liccting Usual Dccla-
ration of Chesapeake and Ohio
l. Held IN.
HoAHD GIVES OFT STATEMENT
Increases In Wages and Taxes, Inter-
state Commerce Commission Action
and European War Said to he
Cause Of Postponing Decision.

The hoard or directors ot the Chesn-
pcake ana ohio Railway Company. mt
meeting hcld in New York Yesterday
decided 10 defer the regular quarterly
dividend Of per cent. which is usual
" declared at this time.
Unexpected Increases in wages and
taxes the action of the Interstate
Commerce Commission in tho matter OF
a general ratio increase asked for 10y
the Eastern roads. and war conditions
In Europe arc hold responsible for the
action OF tho directors
y statemcn, WAN given out ~ tho
board explaining tho dccision.rchShcd.
with regard TO tho dividend policy
The statement VAS as follows:
Board Of directors mt its meeting
today decided TO postpone consldera-
tion or the dividend policy OF the com
panS until regular monthly meeting in
November. having IN mind the feast.
h!iity ~ scmiannual distribution
since the inauguration of tho divi-
dend policy IN 1910. unexpected In
creases 'n wages and taxes now ag-
GreRate about 1-2 per cent per an
mum OF the companies stock. and the
decision Of the Interstate Commerce
Commission IN the matter Of a general
rate increase asked for by tho East
crn roads Was. therefore, distinc;
disappointment
War conditions have caused such
distraction OF commerce and credit
that extreme conservatism VIII doubt =
less be adopted in al quarters
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-21
Given Nine,,-pay Terms.

Charles Christian and Josh Coles. ne
procs. arrested on n warrant charging
them with the theft of quantity OF
iron from Thomas Duke were ycster-
day sentenced to ninety days in Jail
by Justice Crutchheld In tho Police
Court.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-21

T'rotcssor Hen 7. POttcr. q. Z. c. o..
"ho for six years has been organist
and choirmaster at Monumental Episco-
pal Church. assisted by several lead
ms solo artists OF the city. Will give
a farewell recital III the Church of
the Holy Comforter. Grove Avenue and
Rowland Streets. on sunday evening at
o'clock at the regular service. Pro-
lessor Potter leaves next week to fill
al importAnt position In Kansas CITY.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-21
r,n., sor To- r.,.,..

Justice crutchneld Yesterday fined
Jake Williams. colored. So and costs
charges of overlooking n horse The
warrant for his arrest was sworn out
BY Emmett Taylor special agent of
tho Society for the Prevention or
Cruelty To AnimalS
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-21
Southern Rs3Iyny Earnings.

Southern Railway earnings for the
second week In August show decrease
Of $40. o04 over the corresponding period
in 1918. The estimated earnings for
the week were: 1914. Si.:55.962 1913.
! oa1 g66
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-21

Henry Moore was yesterday fined so5
and costs by Justice Cr;ltChficld in Po-
lice Court when arraigncd on charges
OF being drunk and dirordcrly and with
resisting Patrolman Sweet in tho dis
charge Of his duty.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-21
HnpcnlN From Eine

RosA Young. colored. arrested
charged with interfering with the 20.
lice IN the discharge Of their duty.
was yesterday lined SO and costs in
tho Police Court. She noted m ap-
peal.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-21
GOVERNOR STUART VISITS
CONFEDERATE VETERANS
Makes Surprise March on Soldiers
Home and Gets Royal
Welcome.
HOST At WATERMELON FEAST
Delivers Address, Shakes Many
Wrinklcd Hands and Exchanges
Hearty Greetings With All-.Ac-
companied by Communicate

Governor Henry c. stuart made q
surprise march or r. r.. Ice Camp
Confederate Soldiers Home yesterday
afternoon at O'Clock. and more than
eoo Srizzied ana aged vctcrans fell
captive to the blandishments OF the
BIC, soldicrly looking executive. Who
delivered an address 10 them. shook
many wrinklcd hands and exchanged
hearty greetings with every ono who
approached him as he walked about the
grounds.
Tho Governors visit gave the brave
old boys. survivors az the thinning
ranks OF the Contcdcracy. a genuine
surprise Although Governor Stuart
had advised the comma ndant. Captain
John L. Graves. and members of tho
soldiers Home Board on Wednesday, OF
MS Intention to pay an official cali"
few Of the veterans were advised OF
MS coming. And some Of the few
so trcachcrous Is memory to those upon
whom time has laid heavy hand
were Just as much astonlShcd AS their
comrades when they discovered Tho
Governors automobile bowling along
the driveway to the parking between
tho administration building and the
main m"ss-hali.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-21
Marriage Liccn,c,

License to marry was issued vester-
day BY the clerk Of the Hastings Court
to Warren II. Charles and Mary l.
Edwards.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-21
DISPLAYS MARKED INTEREST
In ALL THAT LIE SEES

Governor Stuart and his party We're
escorted into the administration build
inS by the coTnmnndant and other on
GERS or the home, and an inspection
was made Of the buildings and grounds.
The executive eyinccd keen interest
In everything he saw. lie asked many
questions which indicated his interest
When the veterans-.more than 200
In mum ber-wcre seated at the tables
IN the mess hall, the Governor entered
escorted By the members OF tho board
and General Anderson. formally intro
duccd the distinguished visitor In a
brief, gracefully worded speech.
Governor Stuart told the old soldiers
that the opportunity 10 visit them n
forded him P great deal OF pleasure.
Tie said he had always admired and
loved the men who fought under the
Confederate flag In defense OF their
country. lie had passed the home
many times, and observing them at
their work and play. ne had often
longed to know them personally and
Intimately. He wanted to know them
more Intimately. Then he invited
them 10 come to him whenever and
wherever they pleased, assuring them
that he would always regard II a
pleasure and privilege to meet any
man of them.
The Governor complimented the OIL
GERS Of tho home on the well-kept ap
penrance OF the buildings and grounds,
which betokcned that they knew how
20 keep their house In order.
Governor Stuarts speech drew en-
thusiastic applause from the gather
ing lie remained at the homo an
hour before returning with Judge
Rhca and several members Of the board
in his automobile to the executive Of
fee. where he devoted another hour
to official business.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-21
"L0okS LIKE. FIGHTING MAN"
NNNS NI:II.ItNN JOIf\ WEI


sure, he looks like lighting man"
was tn" comment Of John Maxwell. tho
veteran who devised and planted rho
dynamite mines that blew up CITY
Point III 1853. when capture hy tho
Yankees Was imminent
These We're hu; specimens or the re-
Wnrks occasioncd is the appearance Of
Governor Stuart For hours after his
departure" the AGED and feeble old men
Of tho CoufcderneY discussed his per
sonal appearance. exchanged opinions
regarding tho executive. commented
upon tho speech he delivered in tho
mess hall and revived stories Of his
subcrnatorial campaign.
The Governor was met on his arrival
by Captain Graves and tho entire board
OF tho home. lie came Rcconpan MED by
Judge Rhea- OF the Corporation Com
mission. and General Charles T. An
derson. Of the board John s Elicit, Jo-
scph W. Thomas. j Taylor Jobson. w
u. Freeman. Dan s Mccarthy and H.
Leslie Spence were there. And 40 was
David \. Brown. Jr. who has been
member Of tho board ever since IL was
created. He was a member of the com
mittec, too. appointed to purchase the
site for the original home. That COM
mittcc bought III the property for s12-
GOO. paving 5000 cash 4 single acre
of the grounds couldn't be purchased
for 81 GOO n day
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-21
GOVERNOR ACTS As HOST
AZ UIt. WATERMELON IrEA ST

Delight VAS mingled with this su,-
pris" when tho old soldiers were mar
shallcd to IN" ulcss.haIl. where dozcns
aud dozens Of ripe. rcd, Juicy Hanover
watcrmcions awaited them. All OF the
tables were grooming under tho weight
~ the feast It Was the Governor
treat.
WHO'S tho bic fellow come to sec
MS" Gucricd "old Daddy" Ball. takinc
a hrmcr hold on his walking stick and
stamping along At lively gait to get
nearer Wow PADDY" Ball fought in
;I" War with Mexico In 1876.
That's tho Observation-Disclosures
stuart" Johnnie Murphy, who is Dad
dE's" Junior hy three years, being cirh-
iy-four last June. responded tcstlly as
he pushed himself ahead ~ Daddy"
in tho gathering thronE Of gray uni
forrns Didn't toll you las, night the
Governor would hc here" pidn't (
show YOU all tho watcrmclons that
w"ro brought In here yesterday: Man,
you're showing axe"
Ties n flnc-loohine fellow. II that's
rcail" the Governor and YOU know
what you're hahbliug about" l,tio
Sergeant Erowdcrs thin voice piped
see how he throws hack his -houi.
.ers"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-11

50 pairs of Extra
Fine All-Wool Blank
cts, III and 1874
sizes; $3.50 and $3.50
regularly; Mark Down
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-11
BIG STONE GAP

fSu.clal 10 The TI,n.s.pisna,rb
Zig stone Gan va January ~ .Ntss
Grace Note after sucnaInr RI. poit,i.y.
here has returned Ia Eaieicb v.ber. ~
Is attending school
~ X McCorkia returned an s,,ura.,
from Urnutilia. Fla. where he .n.nt ssvsraI
DAYS with his family which 4, In Florida
.or the winter.
Miss Florence Mccormick left an SUNDAY
night for Ttat.igh where shc ,siii r.s,t,n.
her studies a; St M4ry's.
Mrs g. H. smith Of Rich!ands Is In 10
Gap this week Visiting her parents Mr.
anu Mrs VI q AcCorkie
Mrs Ed. Mouscr and children O, An
paIachla, spent several days last week in
the Gap Visiting her sisters Miss Ruby
kcmper and Mrs Otis Mouscr
MIR ana Mrs r. L. Anderson. OF Wash
ington Ciiy we're ruests ~ rho Non,e
Vista Hote! the past week
". C. Campbell has returned from f.as;
err Virginia. where he spent IN. HOLIDAYS
with relatives and friends
Mrs III 6 X Morrison and son Rufus
and Mr. and Mrs A KYLE Morrison al.
tended family reunion of the Morrison
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-11
EMPORIA
[ snecIal TO rhe rimes.pisnat,

Especial to The Times Dispatch
Emporia. Va. January l0.-Miss Lily Per
civail. OF the high school faculty has sufIi-
ciently recovered from her recent illness
70 he able To return 10 her home in BRUINS
Rev. Vernon /. Arson. OF Norfolk. visited
relatives in Emporia this week.
nephew, Rev. H. s. Osburn. has returned
to his home. In Atlanta
Mias BEETLE Lee spent last week at Nor
lima. y C, where she tho guest OF
Mrs. W.. p. Lifsey
porI;
Miss Sallie Mescham OF Petersburg WINS
n visitor in the home OF DR.. ]. II. Smith
during the holidays.
In Washington FOR the holidays.
a. J.. DaughtreJ has returned from Phil
Mr. and Mrs Walter Turnbuli of Law
rencev,:le. spent the Christmas holidays
with tho lntter's parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Mr.. and MIS- /" i. Hardy and little
aanghisr haze Is,urnsa to their home in
and Mrs. W. B. GOODWIN.
.. e p; Turner count, county clerk. who is law
shristrnos ho,IJaus WITH hie spent the
Captain William Moundhed formerly
now resident of Roanoke. spent several
days Of last week with his uncle. John
Miss Sunshine Taylor OF .I.eaksville. NJ
G.; lmogen and Clyde Cannady. Of Oxford
~. ~ ana howard flsner OF Adams Grove,
were visitors at tile home OF +. r. Fox
during tho holidays
Mjss Helen Stacy Weaver. eldest daughter
of j. S. Weaver of Emporia, was united
In marriage to Wallace BarksdaIe OF Halt
fax County at the residence of her aunt,
Mrs. w, f. Deal ut o'clock. Wednes-
day evening. January l. The marriage was
quiet affair. only a few near relatives
and intimate friends OF the young couple
being present.
Miss Fannie Belle Ogburn, OF Mecklen-
burg County. schoolmate. maid of
honor, while WisteP Bnrksdale. the groom's
brother, woS best man. Rev. II. 8. Oaborn
rector of Christ Episcopal Church. per-
formed tho ceremony. Immediately follow
Ing the ceremony the young couple left for
Florida. whore they Will spend their honey
moon. They will make thcr future home In
this county.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-11
Brocade Silk and VeZuet R HaHF

$3.50 Brocade and Uncut Vel
vet, In navy, brown and wistaria,
"a inches wide .S1.OO
$3.50 Brocade Plush, 18 inches
wide. in navy, brown and wistaria;
Pre-Inventory price $500
$3.50 Bulgarian Silk, "a inches
wide ;. ..... 81. 90
36-inch Brocade Silk and Wool
Crepe de Chine, in violet, Alice,
Copenhagen, light blue and old
rose; Pre-Inventory price. SOC
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-11

22-inch velveteen, in brown,
navy, green and Alice, $500
27-inch Corduroy. brown, navy,
taupe, Alice, Copenhagen, green.
wistaria, white, black and garnet;
special ............ ...... SOC
27-inch Brocade Corduroy. in
brown, wistaria. navy, Copenhagen
and garnet; special =. SOC
36-inch Tub Silk, 500 value;
Pre-Inventory price, per yard SOC
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-11

Three-Piece Suits, in broadcloth and
duvetyne; values $500 and orc IN
$500, now $4,000 and. OCU.UU
Chiffon Velvets and Plush
Suits, values $500 to $4,000, orc m
now $4,000 and ..... NCU.UU
now sSo'oo vs.vs' Suits ..... $4,000
good assortment of Black and Navy
Broadcloth Suits. all sizes; values GOn M
$25 and s45, now $500 and. DCU.UU
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-11
Remnants of L1laid
Linoleurn
Almost Half rice

REMNANTS INLAID LINOLEUAI.
$1.25 6 S1.40 Inlaid Linoleum, 69c So. yd.
Heavy Inlaid Cork Linoleum. thorough
~ seasoned, good patterns; short lengths
only; SO. yds. to 10 so. yds.
REMNANTS PRINT LINoLEUNt
65c Print Cork Linoleum, 375sc So. yd.
Thick Cork Linoleum, triple coated
enamel surface; choice patterns; short
lengths only; SO. yds. to 10 So yds.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-11
Art Dep Specials

children's 75c Stamped
Gowns, i'll all sizes, with floss;
sale price .5ec
Children's 85c Blue and Pink
Chambray Dresses, stamped;
sale price >. .5ec
SOC Linen Finished Lawn
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-11

Waist, stamped ready to en-
broider; special 39c
soc Stamped Crepe Wolfe
Waist, special ..aec
Infants Flannel Garments,
with floss, were sI.48; spe-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-11
Suit Specials

$500 and $4,000 Suits, all
shades but broken sizes. now p17
$500 and spl si
Excellent Suits In navy and
s s'ssA Do'''a' value, up to .l7'o Sl2!
Fifty Suits left over. short coats, In sci
and poplin. values up to $4,000; or
to close out at O6 .;
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-11
o-Morrol0 Ushers in Another Week of the
ThaZhin7er Pre- Inventory Clearance Sale

IN
yi
Idy edknd ousnh
tghy deda nkhem
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-11
The Utopia Yarn
Book FREE!

10 every customer making purchase
at our Art Department Tomorrow.
This valuable book is really better
than an instructor, as you always have
1t with you. 1t IS a 25o-page book,
being a practical treatise on knitting
and crochetn2, containing as it does.
over 800 illustrations portraying the
exact method Of how this fascinating
work is done
Every woman doing fancy work
should have one. Get yours to-mor-
row. Free with every purchase.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-11

$50 and s35 Novelty Coats, GOO m
fur collars, now $3.50 and DAU.UU
SIS Coats, including smart models in
broadtail, zibeline. brocade, vel or m
vets and broadcloth, now 49, OlCeUU
fancy ICY n aSa,n n now o%snen''s and $3.50
wool s1 plush s saa blacks n s'se'"e $1,000
plain materials aaa sal'D move SS''s fancy and $3.50