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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-29
COCAINE Extends
DECEIVE DRUGGISTS
FORGED PRESCRIPTIONS USED ON
WHICH USERS OF DEADLY DRUG
SECURED SUPPLY.
DRUGGISTS IN TROUBLE
ROLAND CHILDREY AND JIDSoN
CUNNINGHAM, POPULAR AND
PROMINENT ut sINEss MEN.
ARE HAILED TO COURT.

TWO important arrests OF prominent
druggists came yesterday as the latest
sensation sprung by the Police De-
partment In their efforts to break up
cocaine traffic in Richmond. Roland
II. Chfdrey. ffty-two years old. a
member of LeighStreet Baptist
Church for thirty years, a member Of
the City School Board for ten, and a
popular and respected business man
who has conducted drug store at
Eighteenth and Franklin for eight
years, was arrested. charged with dis
pensing heroin, deadly drug. without
having a written prescription from a
lawful practitioner.
Judsen Csshairgfam, sixty-four
wears old, prominent Tn social and
business circles, and for years man
ager of SCOTS Drug Store. at 1917 East
Franklin Street, was arrested on a
similar charge.
Statements from Both Men.
In order that no injustice might be
done the druggists, The Richmond
,Virginian last night asked them
for signed statements. setting forth
the facts from their viewpoints. Both
readily acceded and their statements
are printed below:
Mr.. Childrcy's Statement.
Richmond. Va,
Dec. IS. 1914.
"A warrant charging me with sell
ing heroin without the prescription OF
lawful, authorized practitioner OF
medicine was. much to my surprise,
served on me today.
In explanation. / feel ii due my
self to make public the true facts
which led to my arrest. For several
months past have been filing a pre-
scription for herion. for a young ma n
named 9. d. Lumpkin. now a prisoner
in the city jail, and through whom !
learn that the charges against me first
originated. This prescription was
signed by DIR. ]. r. Williams. OF 401
East Franklin Street.
"Lumpkin recently was arrested for
having cocaine in his possession in un-
lawful quantities.
Since that time he has been q
prisoner in the city Jail Several days
ago young man came into my store
with an order purporting to be from
Lumpkin, stating that he was badly
in need of the drug which he had been
in the habit OF taking. and asking me
that I send him fifty cents worth by
the bearer of the note. / refused 10
let the young man have the drug and
returned the note and money to him.
CONTINUED on Third Page
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-29
CONFEDERATE VETS
GET MUCH MONET.
FUNDS For soUTHsIDE
PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

After several hours session last
night, the Finance Committee agreed
to recommend that the sum of 5000
be appropriated to help take care 81
the Confederate Veterans Associations
Convention here next year
The committee also recommended an
appropriation Of 100000 for the Balm
bridge School in South Richmond. This
sum covers all the expenses, the pur-
chase of the property and the building
of the school
Other matters of public interest COM
sldered by the committee. but which
were laid over to later meeting were
the appropriations of $27- 600 for over
head lights--ornamental- various
streets which need them: $4,000 fdE
improvements for Riverside Drive. and
$2.162 for further improvements t.
First Market. 81
The proposition OF purchasing the
Clyde Line wharf and the other matters
which had been expected to come W
were continued to the next meeting.
although the committee recommended
that the sum of $4,000 be appropriated
for the Stonewall Jackson monument.
provided the association produce $3o,-
600.
The committee will meet again In u
few days to consider many propositiona
and to look into the budget wants.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-29
INTERC0[lEG|ATES
TO MEET IN Topeka
MANY PROMINENT SPEAKERS TO
ADDRESS GREAT PROHIBITION
:
ASsEMHLAGE.

Topeka. Kas., Dec. 2S.-The Inter-
collegiate Prohibition Association. or
ganized in. $50 colleges. aud with the
leading oratorical contest of the United
States, meets in Topeka In biennial
convention December 20 to January /.
Among the speakers to address the con-
vention are Congressman Richmond +.
Hobson, Bishop w. o. Shepard. D. Leigh
Colvin. Daniel A. Polling. Former. Gov :
ernor George II. Hodges Of Kansas,
and Governor Arthur Capper. OF the
same State; DIR. Charles NJ. Sheldon. the
Rev. Elmer l.. Williams Mrs. Frances
r. Beauchamp. OF Kentucky. Dean Mil
Ter. OF Missouri University; William
Allen White. DIR. David Paulson. of
Hinsdale Sanitortum, Purley Baker. OF
the Anti-SAloon League: Henry J. Allen
of the wichita Beacon: Virgil G. Hin
shaw. OF the National Prohibition
Party; 'Catch-My-Par' Paterson. OF
Ireland: DIR. Clarence True wilson head
OF the Temperance Society Of the Meth
odist Church; DR.. Ira LAndrith. presi-
dent of the International Young Mems
Christian Association. and others The
IntercollegiAte Prohibition Association
secures credit courses In the liquor
problem. trains leaders OF the temper
ance and prohibition movement. and
conducts oratorical tests.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-29
MANN To INTRODUCE
TARIFF BOARD BILL
LEADER TO PRESS
MEASURE FOR PERMANENT REV.
ExrE LAW COMMISSION.
OPPOSED BY DEMOCRATS
PRACTICAL OPERATION OF Such
A BODY, 1T IS URGED. WOULD BE
TO UsuRP CONSTITUTIONAL
RIGHT OF HOUSE.
OPPOSED BY DEMOCRATS

Washington, Dec. 2s.--A bill dealing
with the tariff that probably VIII have
the support Of practically all Repub-
iicans in Congress. viii be presented
in the House tomorrow by RepreseS-
tative Mann. OF Illinois. the minority
leader. The bin provides for the crea-
tion of tarif board Of FIVE mem
bers--a boaro charged with making
Inquiries aud reports TO Congress on
revenue lava Tasc tariff hoaru rrta-
eipIe has been endorsed by Republic
can ami Progressive parties In their
national platforms III has been OBJ
posed by the Democratic party on the
thscry that In the practical opera
ton a commission or board might usurp
the constitutional right of the House
to initiate legislation dealing with rev
enues, IT Is the purpose of Mr.. Mann
10 press his bill, although he has no
hopes OF its enactment SO long as the
Democrats remain in control OF Con-
gresa
One member of the board Ia TO he
chosen by the President. the other four
To be named by the Senate Finance
Committee and the House Ways and
Means Committee.
Must Make Inquiries.
The bill instrucis the board to make
inquiries 10 determine the difference
in the cost in labor and the cost of
raw materials in the United States and
foreign countries and to report the
results from time to dine as called for
by the President or either house Of
Congress. The board Is 10 be an inde-
pendent body. a&i 10 TO report facts
and conditions only, having no au-
,hority to enforce the production of
books and papers. 1t is provided that
the board shall not disclose to the
public confidential business secrets
communicated by any Individual, firm.
corporation or partnerships
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-29
NEW YORK INSURANCE.
MAN DISAPPEARS

St. Louis. Dec. 2s.--Robert C. Crow,
former State representative and post
moster OF Caruthersville, Mo-, and
now. II alive. agent Of the New York
Life Insurance Company. disappeared
from the Pontiac Hotel here some time
after Wednesday afternoon. Crows
disAppearance. one Of tho most pug
cling mysteries Of ST. Louis In recent
years, was made known today with the
arrest OF Elizabeth Halliday. OF Iilmo,
Missouri, and Thomas Daniels, a bell
boy. Grow came here early last week
from IHmo. He had more than ST.
200.
On Monday the Halliday woman
came to tbs hotel and asked for him.
He could not be found In his room,
but all Of his clothing was there. His
shirt. with the collar buttons and
studs In IT,. lay on the bed The suit
he was wearing when last seem was In
hts room, His wife. over the long dis
tance phone today. DECLARED that ha
had only thAsone suif with hdm. Mona
Of NJ money ~ 3swsisss wae ~ ~
room. q.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-29
Situation Following Executions
Shows President Gutierrez
Far From Being In Control
Issue Is Forced
by lturbide Case
What Has Becoms of General
Released by State Depart
ment-Villa Forces Attempt
Attack on Iuxpan

Washington, Dec. 2S.-The
clash between the apattstas In
Mexico City and President Gutter
rcx and others. over the execution
of so-ca.ted enemies" Is regard
ed here sS the nNrst vital issue In
the szatizc Mexican situation at
present
II Zapa;a endorses the stand
taken BY General Palafox and
others Of hts followers with re-
gard TO executions, IL Is believed
split between Inn and the Villa
Gutierrez faction Is inevitable. At
present. however, II Is not known
whether PsAlafox. I'm his demand
for further executions, Is really
representing Zapata's personal
views. or merely those OF himself
and others associated with him In
Mexico City.
Gutierres, according to advices re
ceived here, is willing to stop TIL
bloody reprisals which have marke
the new regime in Mexico City. and hi
efforts have disclosed that he lis not l.
supreme control of all the leaders i
the Mexican capital. According to I'm
official reports Villa has taken hi
stand with Gutierrez on this question
and this, 1t is believed, will max
necessary snoWu0Wn as 10 VINO II
control Mexico City.
Iturbide Case Forces Issue.
The case of General Iturbide liz tn
particular cause of the execution Is
sue being brought to the front at thi
time.
There is no question that the Unite
States Is responsible for the releas
Of Iturbide. and his being started sec
reilly toward the border. What ha
become of him since remains a sec
ret
Iturbide was commander Of the fed
eral district of Mexico City 1Gst prio
to he entrance OF Zapata and wills
arr f. accused by Zapatistas of bein
resrc eible for the execution of sew
eraI of their colleagues. On this charg
he was arrested and his executio
planned. At this stage The State De
partment directed its agents IN Mex
leo City to take a hand. with the re
suit that Gutierrez consented to lie
him leave the country. The matter wa
kept a secret. however. in the hope tina
Iturbtde might reach the United State
before those seeking his life could rails
an outcrys His departure becam
CONTINUED on Third Page.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-29
His Companion Badly Wound
ed Tells Story of Remarka-
ble Occurrence
Got too Close to
Canadian Shore
Lads Had No Idea They Were
Violating Regulations When
Fired On by Squad With
Fatal Results

Buffalo n Y, Dec. 2S.--One hum
bred and fifty neighbors of the Smith
family tonight sigEed a petition ask
ing the State Department at Washing
ton to make thorough investigation
of the killing of Walter Smith
twenty-one. by Canadian soldiers early
today. The petition voiced a protest
and was circulated by Henry Smith.
father of the Buffalo youth, who died
the first local victim of the European
war.
While the petition was being cirCu-
lated telegram from Washington an
nounced that Congressman Charles Is.
Smith, OF this city. already had APP
peaied to the State Department for ar
investigation.
= Charles Dorsch, twenty-five, COM
panion of Smith. rested comfortably in
a local hospital tonight. His arm was
shattered by Canadian bullet, Smith
was shot sauarely between the eyes,
Although the shooting was criticised
as too hasty' by many Buftalonians,
there Is no general impression here
that il will lead to international conf
plicaiions. The Canadian authorities
displayed activity In getting at the
real facts, and an inquest was begun
at Fort Erie this afternoon and will
be continued until "Wednesday. Mem
beers OF rha Forty-fourth Weilan5
and Lincpln Infantry. to which COM
mand the three soldiers who fired be-
longed. were cautioned by militia of-
iicers TO make no statements The
Canadian provincial police also issued
orders that civilians who might know
details of tho affair await official ex-
animation.
Boys We're Dnck Hunting.
Three soldiers fired on the two
American youths who were duck
shooting in an open roWhoat in the
Niagara River. The boat was well
toward the Canadian shore when
Chief OF Police Delaney, of Fort Erie,
is alleged TO have called to the hunt
ers to come ashore under arrest.
According tc the Canadian story the
hunters did not heed Delaneys com
mand. and he ran To the quarters of
the soldiers and later brought the
squad that did the shooting
One eyewitness said tina Chief of
Police Delaney pleaded in vain with
the soldiers not to fire the shots. de-
clar,ng that II would be sufficient to
friFhten the hunters. When confront
ed with the report tonight Delaney re-
Continued on Third Page.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-29
APPEALS FOR FUEL
GROWING LARGER
MANY DESTITUTE PEOPLE APPLY
FOR WOOD AND COAL TO Asso-
GATED CHARITIES.
CLOTHING is WANTED
DIR. BUCHANAN AND ASSOCIATES
FINDING 1T HARD TO MEET
DEMANDS OF LOCAL
NEEDY PEOPLE.
CLOTHING Is WANTED

Numerous appeals for fuel and
clothing. as well as the necessities Of
life. continue to pour in at the office
of the Associated Charities The cold
wave that invaded Richmond few
days ago brought with IL much suf-
fering among the poor people and the
line of destitute in front of the char
table Institutions Office doors is be-
ing enlarged each day
While q large number OF those who
presented themselves to DR.. Buchanan
yesterday were in quest of food to
prevent themselves and their little
children from starving. most OF them
sought wood and coal Yesterday
morning DR.. Buchanan put thirty Ave
men with families to work In the base
ment of the Associated Charities build
ing, near Fourteenth and Franklin
Streets. saving and splitting wood.
while ten were pressed into service
delivering parcels of clothing and bas-
kets of groceries to those in need of
help. The general secretary also sue
ceeded in getting positions around the
city for twenty Ave other men. making
sixty in all for whom he secured
work.
Auto Pressed Into Service.
Owing to the large number of emer-
gency appeals. many applicants Of
whom declared that there was not q
lump of coal in the house and their
little ones were almost freezing to
death. large auto truck was secured
to ruah fuel to the rescue. The ma
chine was busily engaged In delivering
wood and coal from early In the morn
ing until late in the afternoon.
DIR. buchanan experienced trouble in
getting . sufficient number of wagons
to carry relief to the destitute people.
He managed to secure the services of
six. but he could have easily placed
a half dozen more to work. 1t was
due TO this fact that the ten men had
to be pressed into service. carrying
on their backs to those in destitute
circumstances.
Negroes Apply For Help.
Since the colored department opened
few days ago the Offices have been
crowded from morning until night and
the demand for help among the negro
population of this city is just as large
as among the whites. DIR. Buchanan
yesterday looked after $50 colored
cases. More than forty gallons OF
buttermilk. twenty gallons of stew and
500 loaves of bread were distributed
among them.
Almost all OF the groceries that were
distributed among the poor people
Christmas Eve by local charitable or
ganizations have been consumed and
the demand at the Associated Charities
Is larger than at any previous time
this winter.
There Is still great suffering and
distress among the local poor people,
and contributions of food, clothing and
money are badly needed Mr. Buchan
an will gladly send after anything that
the people OF Richmond desire to do
nate to the cause. Cash contributions
can be sent either to the Associated
Charities or c. C. Chaplin. ia North
Eleventh Street.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-29
PRESIDENT WILSON
IS FIFTY-EIGHT TODAY

Washington. Dec. 2S.--President
Wilson was fifty-eight years old to0ay.
He celebrated the anniversary quiet
" at the White House. He had one
engagement with Representative
Underwood, who called to discuss a
subject of local interest to Alabama.
Except for this half hours conference
he spent the day with the White
House family circle.
At 6 o'clock this evening the mem
bers OF the cabinet who are in Wash
ington called to pay their respects.
The President received them In his
Office. This morning Senator Varda-
man, whose heated criticisms of the
President have caused him to limit
the number of his visits to the White
House; called to wish the President
many happy returns of the day.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-29
BLANKET INDICTMENT
COMING IN BAFF CASE

New York, Dec 2S.-The grand
Jury's inquiry into the murder Of
Barnett Baff in West Washingto on
Market on November "a, has reached
the stage where it can be asserted that
a blanket indictment will be returned
Tuesday afternoon. This indictment
will name the three men who con-
ceived the crime and made plans for
its accomplishment. and also the two
gunner who actually did the killing
There was examined today a witness
who is understood to have supplied
a most important detail in the case
against the conspirators. His story
was that he was in saloon In West
Washington Market on the night OF
the murder. and that he observed such
conduct as indicated that the men he
saw were preparing for the crime
within few minutes of this crime.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-29
BUT FIVE DAYS REMAIN
OF BIG BALLOT OFFER
Proper Effort Now Means Securing of One More of Bonus
Ballots and Splendid Opportunity to be Winner
of Overland Automobile and Other Prizes of Value

There are but five days remaining OF
the big offer of 225. geo votes for every
$40 in subscriptions turned in by jan
uary 2.
The importance Of winning one OF
these special ballots cannot be over
estimnted, as 1t Is possible that the
Overland automobile may be won by
a candidate securing this offer OF
votes, and failure to do so might result
In q candidate, whose prospects look
brightest At present. being entirely
eliminated from winning q prize.
The time Is passing quickly and be-
fore candidates realize II me cam
paign win come to q close and some
twenty-five persons will ~ declared
the winners Of twenty-five prizes Of
value n
With the proper effort every c9ndt-
A0aald ~ saacs |. / IA Al Fsnx
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-29
BRYAN AGAIN HEARS
IS TO QUIT CABINET

Washington, Dec. 2S.-Secretary or
State Bryan seems to be out OF tune
with the general spirit af the season.
Some believe that hunting trip FOR
ra boits over in Virginia on Christmas
Day Is responsible. while others say
f'le secEetary's jug OF grape juice froze
stiff last night. At any rate, Wnen
Mr. Bryan was asked today as to the
truth OF published reports that he in
tended to withdraw from the Cabinet
t1e replied that one of the objection
able features of being Secretary or
State was the necessity of having OIL
cial relations with deliberate liars
Mr.. Bryan was not specific, but 1t is TO
be feared that this un-Christmashke
chara cterization was intended Tor
some of his friends among me news
paper correspondents.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-29
|. w. w. PLANNING
MORE DEMONSTRATIONS

New York. Dec. 2S.-The Industrial
Workers OF the World, who last win
ter organized the march OF the un-
employed and descended on various
churches seeking lodging and food.
are reported now to be planning SINH
lar demonstrations with the coming
OF the next big snow storm.
Representatives Of that organiza-
ton. or Of some group OF allied ideas.
are working busiiy at night in me
bread lines in the Bowery and differ
ent parts OF the city. seeking recruits.
They are preparing to open headQuar-
terS in two or three parts Of the city
whittier recruits may be taken and
coached In the beliefs of the I. w. w.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-29

the big bonus ballot. Few will be adj
vised. however. so II rests entirely
with the candidates. Will you or will
you not make the offer OF $50 in sub
scriptions and have the big ballot In
reserve for the last night Of the cam
paign?
The positions Of many candidates
have changed since the last period.
Some who had done little before De-
cember 20 have taken the lead In
their districts, while others. who made
q good showing earlier, fell behind.
y Here is a tip Tor all candidates, II
yon want the automobile you started
In the race to win you cannot AFFORD
to overlook one moment until .IAnu-
ary 2. Tyaose who have fallen behind
did not put forth the effort they did
d9Elmg IN nftt bertod Those ~
<0n31naak1 m alxst rNes
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-29
FAMILY Of FIVE
BURNED TO DEATH
MARYLAND PEOPLE LOSE THEIR
LIVES IN BUNGALOW IN
FLORIDA.

Hagerstown, Md, Dec. 2S.-Harry c.
Alvey. aged thirty-two. his wife and
three children. we're burned to death
this morning in fire which destroyed
their home at Winter Haven, Florida.
according to a telegram received from
Alvey's brother-in-law. who is spend :
ing the winter at Florence Villa. two
miles from the destroyed Alvey home.
Harry Alvey went to Florida from
Hagerstown two years ago and pur-
chased an orange grove and built him
self a handsome bungalow there.
My. Alvey was the youngest son of
the late Chief Judge Richard II. Alvey.
OF the Maryland Court OF Appeals, and
later OF the District of Columbia Court
OF Appeals.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-29
OUT HUNTING he
KILLS HIS COUSIN
SALESMAN ENJOY.
ING HOLIDAY SEASON. DEAD
AS RESULT or ACCIDENT.

Especial to- The Richmond yirginian.
Floyd Courthouse. Va, Dec. IS.
While cut rabbit hunting this after
noon, Fl. a. Harmon accidentally shot
and killed his cousin. John a. Muncy.
Harmon was walking along with
Muncy and slipped down small en-
hnnkmcf., his gun striking, causing
It's discharge.
Muncy died almost Instantly. Har-
mon Is grief stricken.
MIR. Muncy is survived by his widow
wno Ia the only daughter OF Captain
EurdiEie Bishop, and four children. Mr.
Muncv was employed as a travelling
fAlesinan representing the Puritan
tirape Juice Company.
Harmon is also n travelling sales
man, and the two men were here
spending the Christmas holidays.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-29
TENNESSEE MOVING
REFUGEES TO EGYPT
DECKER MAKES NO
MENTION OF REPORTED
TROUBLE WITH TURKS.

Washington. Dec. 2S.--Captain
Decker. of the cruiser Tennessee. re-
ported to the navy department TO-DAY
that he was transporting 500 refugees
on the Tennessee from Jaffa. the port
OF Jerusalem. to Alexandria. Egypt.
Captain Decker made no mention Of
any such difficulties as reported In
press dispatches from 1.-The Mediter-
ranean during the past ten days. so
Secretary Daniels Immediately sent a
cable asking him to specify whether
the press reports of his threats to
lombard Turkish ports were true.
II is expected Captain Decker's re-
ply will make 1t clear whether such
an incident actually took place.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-29
BANTAMWEIGHTS
GOING TO FRC1lT

London. Dec. 2S--Among the
British troops that will go to the front
early in 1915 Is battalion OF bantams
from Birkenhead. The men are all
sundersixed and were passed over by
stages Of the lwnr. because they were
too abort IN statue. The new bat
|tn3l0n WAs suKxested ~ Alfred Bik-
md ~. ri Moat 0f the men are not
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-29

New York, Dec zs.-M. Robert Gug-
genheim. son of Daniel Guggenheim.
was served today with papers In q
divorce action brought by Mrs. Grace
L. Guggenheim. formerly Miss Bern
heimer. daughter Of Jacob Bernheimer.
Both parties refused to discuss the
case
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-29
RUSSIANS WIN BIC VICTORY OVER AUSTRIANS IN GALCIA
STORM AND FOG PREVENT FIGHTING in NORTHERN ZONE
DON'T TRACK BIRDS OR
GAME IN THE SNOW

Feed the birds Instead OF shooting
them.
Gaime wardeAs, omc<rs Of the law.
and citizens generally should en-
force the law which prohibits the
hunting or traxhine of Wild turkeys.
pheasants. grouse, cartridges and
other birds and game while there
IN snow ON the ground.
Violation Of the law may he pun
ished by fine and imprisonment OF
both. A Hive bird In worth many
times more to the State I'm keeping
down insect rests than = dead one
IL worth to tht individual. Save the
birds.