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The Washington times., 1914-02-28
Benton Negotiations
Delay Torreon Attack

CHIHUAHUA, Mexico, Feb. 2S.-The
attack on Torreon planned by Gen.
Francisco Villas constitutionalist forces
is being held up by the investigation of
the death Of William S. Benton, British
subject Villa today expressed great
George c. Carothers, American repre-
sentative and Charles Perceval. Brithish
vice consul, to come here and investi-
gate the Benton matter. He said he
was anxious to get away to Escalon and
take personal command of his troops,
but wanted the Benton case and It's in
ternational phases cleared up before he
left Chihuahua
If the investigation is delayed much
longer 1t is feared it will reveal moth
ing. Benton's body was not embalmed
before interment, and decomposition
will be rapid
villa declared today reports Of a
breach between him and General Car
rama were false.
II acknowledge but one superior. he
said, land that Is General Carranza-
7 have been advised that he is on the
way to Juarez from the west, and nave
ordered the best house. Drocurabie pre-
pared for his accommodation, while he
maintains his capital in the border
city
s trainload Of constitutionalist SOL
diers left here for Escalon today. Anoth-
er troop train will start tomorrow or
MONDAY.
AUSTIN, Tex, Feb. 2S.-Governor
Colquitt today awaited an answer
from Secretary of State Bryan to his
message last night asking what
should be done to apprehend the Mex
lean federals responsible for the KILL
ing of Clement Vergara.
That Vergara was shot ana Killed
while in the custody of federal troops
enroute to federal headquarters at
Pledras Negras, Mexico. was the report
made to the governor by Ranger Cap
tain Sanders late yesterday.
Details of the mutiny on board the
Mexican federal gunboat Tampico. were
made public at the Navy Department
today. The captain and chief engineer
of the vessel, the principal federal
strength on the west coast. were ar
rested and sent to Topolobampo on a
merchant steamer Lieutenant Maipique
assumed charge and reported to Coionei
| Hay the rebel commander in charge at
! Topolobampo The mutiny originated
! at Guaymas.
| The German cruiser Nuremberg has
| arrived at Mazatlan. it was reported to-
| day. and quiet has been restored alonS
| eh west coast.
The Washington times., 1914-02-28
|. {, {, READY FOR
DELIVERY HEARING
Merchants Complaints Against
Railroads Will Be Taken Up
Within a Few Weeks.

Hearings on the petitions filed sew
eral months ago with the Interstate
Commerce Commission by local mer-
chants and trade bodies. demanding
store door deliveries by the railroad
companies, or a reduction in freight
rates from Eastern points to Wash
ington. will begin within 4 few weeks.
This announcement has just been
made by the Interstate Commerce
Commission.
Local merchants have been waiting
impatiently for the final disposition
agitated for more than a year. The
attorneys who will represent the
Washington interests are prepared to
present their arguments. and the gen.
eral belief prevails that the railroads
either will have to restore the ac-
merchants of a portion of the burden
of rates now being paid.
No Delivery Since September.
Since last September, no store door
deliveries Of freight have ben made by
the railroad companies in this city. As
far back as February of 1913. the COM
panies gave notice that they proposed
to eliminate this service, which had
been in effect for many years. Several
of the large merchants Immediately pro-
tested on the ground that by discon-
tinuing deliveries here, there would be
unjust discrimination. as the railroads
were furnishing similar accommodation
to the merchants Of Baltimore
In July, the Interstate Commerce COM
mission issued an order to the railroads
directing them to discontinue the de-
livery service In Baltimore, Or provide
ha ndo kA
der was to become effective on Septem-
her last and m that date the COM
panies complied with it by disseminating
deliveries in both cities.
Baltimore Joins Protest.
This action was met with strong
protest here. and in Baltimore as
well. The Chamber Of Commerce of
that city and other civic and trade
bodies inauEurated a campaign for a
restoration of the service. Complaints
were filed with the Interstate Commerce
Commission. and arguments have been
made. but the briefs have not been
submitted.
Washington and Baltimore have not
pooled their issue. but are working in
dependently. Judd & Detweiler. a local
printing firm, filed a petition. in which
several merchants and the Retail Mer-
chants Association have presented
their cases.
with the delivery service eliminated,
the railroad companies are char ing un-
reasonable rates for freight hauling
from all Eastern and Northeastern
points. The Western rates. 1t Is said,
are not so considered.
This store-door service, merchants
contend. enabled Washington. despite
the fact that the city Is not a CONNER
cial center, to compete on favorable
terms with the traders Of other East
ern cities. without II. they assert, they
are handicapped and placed under an
unfair burden.
The Washington times., 1914-02-28

Piles Cured In 5 to II Days
Druggists refund money II PAZO OINTMENT
fails to cure Itching. Blind. BlsedinG or Pro.
tSuling Piles First appiicstisn stves 1slisf. ~
The Washington times., 1914-02-28

TIDE TABLE.
HiGh tide, 10:2 q m. and 10:4 p. m
Low tide. 4:34 4 m. and 5 p. M
b. .5iG" SUITABLE. -
Sun rises... 6:33 Sun sets........ sos
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-18
GcncrnI NeMs Nntc..

The banks and citizens OF PETERSBURG
subscribed for 100000 OF cotton loan
certificates.
j. NJ. Carroll, for several years in the
employment OF the British American
Tobacco Company. in this city. left YES
trrday for Florence. s. g.. to take posi- :
non with the company's branch there.
William III. Scott. whose death oc-
CURED In Richmond yesterday. was
widely known and had many friends
in Petersburg, where he lived for many
years.
y. +. lIll Camp Of Confederate Vet
Grams to-day attended the funeral and
paid the last tribute of respect to their
deceased comradc. James ~ Jordan
The Philathea Class OF the Second
BAPTIST Church has elected the follow
ing officers for the ensuing term
teacher. Miss Rosa Bullifant: presI-
dent. Miss Ida Pope; vice president,
Miss Pearl Wells; secretaries, Misses
Nonnic Chap2cll and Ida Avent:
treasurer. Miss Cassie Tucker: re-
porter Miss Lola Comcn
Liquor shipments iii packages to dry
territory are heavy just now. but il
is stated that the traffic is not as large
as il was last year.
Joseph ID. Worth, who was operated
OH for appendicitis NJ the hospital two
days ago, is getting along favorably.
The surgeon found in the amputated
appendix bird shot, which had evil
IDENTITY been swallowed while eating n
bird.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-18
FLOUR IMPORTANT PART
OF RELIEF SHIPS CARGO

The I.ynorta. the vessel which will
carry Nirginia's contribution for the re-
lief OF the Belgians, is expected to ar
rive in Norfolk from Liverpool to-day.
work OF loading the great amount of
provisions and clothing on the vessel
hurried to the utmost in an effort to
have the ship start on its trip of sue
corr at the earliest possible time after
December 20.
Colonel Boykin yesterday received in
voices for 5000 barrels of flour now
en- route to Norfolk from the Liberty
Mills. of Nashville. Tenn. This ship
ment brings the total number of bar
rels shipped from the Liberty Mills up
to 10000. and 10000 additional barrels
are being loaded preparatory TO ship
consul at Norfolk yesterday afternoon
Informed Colonel Boykin that he had
already received $50 tons OF this i'm
portant foodstuff, and expected that a
large portion OF the 5000 tons carried
b.: the l.ynorta would consist OF flour.
The Grand Lodge OF Masons in Eir-
giEia yesterday afternoon sent Colonel
Boykin notice IT had forwarded 100
barrels OF flour TO the proper persons
tribution of $50 TO the fund. The
Grand Chapter. Royal Arch Masons OF
Virginia. sent ten barrels, the women
of Williamsburg have sent forty-eight
barrels. the young women in the Of
fees of the Dunlop Flour Mills four
barrels, and a number of indiviG uals
have sent one barrel each. In addi-
ton to these contributions there are
twenty. carloads of flour which have
places. and which have not been UNI
loaded or inyOicel
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-18
HOW TO CLEAR
AWAY P|MPLES

Battle your face for several minutes
with Resinol Soap and hot water, then
apply little Resinol Ointment very
gently. Let this stay on ten minutes
and wash Off with Rcsinol Soap and
more hot water, finishing with dash
OF cold water TO close the pores. Do
this once or twice a day, and you will
he astonished to find how quickly the
healing, antiseptic Resinol medication
soothes and cleanses the pores. re-
moves pimples and blackheads, and
leaves the complexion clear and vel
vety.
Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap
stop itching instantly and speedily
heal skin humors. rashes. wounds and
chatting. Sold bl all druggists. Doc
tors have prescribed Rcsinol for near.
ly 90 years.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-18
SEGREGATED DISTRICT
CLOSED IN PETERSBURG
Action Is Taken by Police Commits
sioners After Quiet Campaign
in Religious Circles.
GIVEN UNTIL JUNE no LEAVE
Complaint Made by Representative OF
Florence Crittend0n Home Brings
Speedy Official Response-I'ropert
Involved Valued at $4,000.
Ispecialtorhc rimcs-p,s,,,,,c,


PETERSBURG, VA. December IL
The question of aboliAhng the segre-
gated distrist in the city. which for
some time has been quietly agitated
III religious circles. WAS brought to Il
climax last evening. when brought di-
rcctiy before the board OF police COM
inissioners. Representative. OF the
FLORENCE Crittcndon Home has recent
~ been in the city in the interest OF
the adjustment OF these houses. which
IN petersburg are segregated in the
lower section of the city. The prop
erty they occupy represents Il value
or about 100000. The police commits
sioncrs last evening directed the chief
OF police To notify the Keepers OF all
these houses To close their places and
leave the city>by the first Of June next
or subject themselves TO prosecution
The chief of police subscqucntly sum
noncd all the women in question to
his otilce. and served the notice on
them. Therefore. their compliance.
with the order was extended TO June
]. that they might have full oppor-
tunity 10 make arrangements for their
future.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-18
BAL TlMORE POLICE SEEK
GAIT ON FRAUD CHARGE
Man Now Held In City Jail Suspected
of iinvlnE Operntcd In Charlotte
Some Years Ago.

Detectives Sergeant Kellam yesterday
swofe out warrant and entered n de-
tafner for Roland Gait ut the request
OF the baltimore police. who expect TO
take the fortune teller back to I,alti
more when the local authorities have
settled their case against him. and
place him on trial on a charge of con-
spiracS with intent to defraud Gait
is now being held in Richmond on :,
charge Of defrauding William L. Kahn.
o! south Richmond. out OF $1,000 about
baltimore police and returned here by
Sergeant Ecllam.
Chief Werner yesterday received in
iohration which leads him TO believe
mat Gait. who operated in Richm.:,,I
under the name of Professor blair. is
the same man who dcfrauded persons
or thousands Of dollars in Charlotte ~
e, between September. 1911, and MAY.
lSlZ. Al that time he was appearing
under the name OF Professor Ford
Chief Werner will have pictures and
measurements forwarded to Charlotte
Tor the purpose OF identifying him.
Gait WAS reported to be i'll at the
city Jail some tim. ago, and is now
said TO be in about the same condition.
His case is puzzling the Jail surgeons.
who are unable exactly TO diagnose his
case 1t is known that the man had
heart trouble, but the surgeons think
there is something else the matter with
him, and are unable TO determine it's
exact nature.
The detainer entered against him by
the baltimore authorities yesterday will
serve to keep him under lock and key,
in the event that the case OF the local
police against him fails.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-18
BOOST RICHMOND MADE GOODS
Advertisers Club to Co-Operate With
Manufacturers' Exhibit

Al the regular weekly meeting of
the Richmond Advertisers Club, held
Yesterday afternoon at the Business
Men CLUB. a committee OF five was ap-
POINTED 10 cooperate with the execu-
i've committee of the Manufa cturers'
E'Nhloit' In an effort to stimulate and
encourage the movement for boosting
Richmond made products. All of the
commercial organizations of the city
are deeply interested in the movement
anu several OF them at recent meetings
nave pledged their support and hearty
cooperation TO the Manufacturers Elk
hiplt. ana have expressed the opinion
that the display Is doing much TO adj
Vertise richmond made goods and build
up new avenues OF trade for local con-
Germs.
Students OF Smithdeal Business Col
leBe VIII visit the Manufacturers En-
hioit In body at 3 o'clock this after
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-18

SIX rurlongs--Stubborn. 81: .Priwer
l0l: blackboard. III: Transport li5:
Metropolitan. 10: Early Morn. Il5:
Wolrs Baths. 1907: 'Penniless. 10I.
liz; Fifty Five. 1l5: Lord Marshall, lis.
Sixth-purse. $500: threc-year-olds
and up; selling: iive, and one half fur
cry. l07: 'Biack Chief. los: Palm Leaf.
1925 Surprising. 100: 'Duquesna, Ill:
rrsd Levy. III: Yellow Eyes. l13:
,'oln zap, ii3: J. ii. Barr. l13: Lady
marion ZIG: Apiaster. IFS: Americus,
'-Apprenticc allowance claimed
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-18
Fourth Di.trIc, Generous.

The work Of the Belgian relief com
mittces In the counties Of the Fourth
District, OF which Charles r. Lassiter
was chairman. has been completed
Generous contributions In money, cloth
ing and food were made hy all the
counties. Dirwiddie County gave 1910
In money and supplies OF the value of
scNeral hundred dollars. Prince George
gave S2i5 In money, besides clothing
ana provisions. Petersburg as has
been stated. gave over $4,000 to the re-
lief fund. besides generous donations
OF clothing and other necessary sup
niles
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-18
Bcneat nj Empire.

Theatre parties are already being
arranged for the Empire Theatre for
the evening OF December %. when the
Lucille La Verne Company's perform
ancc will be for the benefit OF the Vir-
Einia Anti Tuberculosis Association.
which at this season is securing funds
for it's work through the sale OF Red
Cross Christmas seals.
The arrangements for the benefit are
in the hands Of the following commit =
tee: Mrs. George W. Warren. Mrs. John
SHELTON Williams. Mrs. Robert Il.
PeSram. Mrs. Il. Stewart Hume. Mrs. p.
II. TaliaferrO. Mrs. w. Frank Powers.
Mrs. George Wayne Anderson. Mrs.
Mss enes Randoinh " and N EGwarG
Arnold. of the La Verne Company.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-18

noon Manager Horace r. Smith. who
is IN charge of the display. will adj
dress the students at Smithdeal Rusi-
ness college this afternoon and extend
TO them an Invitation to visit the en-
htbtt Students from Massey business
college visited the exhibit in Il body
not long ago. and Manager Smith is
planning TO have the students from
other Richmond Institutions visit the
exhibit in the future. Several Of the
who have displays at
the exhibit will be on hand this after
noon to assist Manager Smith in enter
tanning tho visitors
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-18
SPORTS
TAFT AND GARFIELD
ON BASKETBALL TEAM

NEW HAVEN. CONN. December Il
Two promising Yale athletes who
VIII make their debut tomorrow night
IN college uniform IA basketball
PLAYERS are Charlie Taft and Newell
. fairfield. The first is q son OF Prof.
William III. Taft. of the Yale faculty;
the other the son OF James \. Garfield.
H.: who was Il member OF the Roose-
Welt Cabinet
Both entered Yale last September
from the Taft School in Watcrtown
which is kept by Charlie Tafts Uncle
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-18
Lcnd ripe Thicf Sent =, ,.u

W. j. scott. colorcd. was YESTERDAY
sentenced TO six months in jail by JUS
tice Irutchhcld on charge OF STEALING
II lot OF lead pipe and an electric he'll
outht from DIR. r. G.. Willis
Joseph Ford. colored. was sentenced
TO Jail for four months He wns o.
rested on a charge of breaking into
the house Of Sam Ford. in the rear Of
suit OF clothes "
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-18

~ CITIZEN OF Chesterfield County. near
swift creek, recently cut down a tree
TO saw up for nrcwood On one of tho
blocks was found distinctly cut tn.
letters. ~. ~" ana JUS, beneath a
heart. Enclosing ia" initials. 'B P.''
tn" letters and heart were more dis
unct in I'll" wood than in the bark.
IL was asccrtaincd that the letters were
tho initials OF Miss Bette Parkinson
formerly Of Chesterfield. and OF Frank
N"votcry. cut 'ry the latter about
twenty years ago. The two were
happily married and now live in the
West.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-18
Itarnccn Officers.

Thc baracca class Of the Ettrick
Methodist Episcopal Church last night
erected the following officers: teachers,
george y. James and the Rev. g. g.
Jones: president. -. J. Monroe: vice
president. G. T.. Mann: secretaries. H.
G. Franklin end George w Munford:
treasurer. J. G. Luckctt: choristcr
Robert Wilkinson: librarian. j. r. Nc
i'auShiin: reporter. G. T.. Marks. repre-
""ntatiVcs 10 the sunday school Union
w. w. Jones and Robert Wilkinson
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-18
Robert Lee Returned to Roanoke.

Robert Lee alias Myrtle Lee. arrest
as fugitive from Justice in Roanoke.
where he is wanted in connection with
the robbery Of a Pullman car. was last
night returned TO that city by Ser
gcant Allen, Of the Roanoke police. The
boy is said To be wanted in this city
on two felony charges. and will be
brought back here after the Roanoke
police are through with him.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-18
FIVE

penitentiary for breaking into a hou.o
fore his term expires. Governor Stuart
Yesterday directed deduction OF the
time. II having been shown that f,,vao
seventeen months before he was riv"n
triai. while inquiry into his case was
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-18
Dcnth I'm I:tfrIcL

Mrs. Henrietta Wh!tmorc. wife OF
James Whitmorc, Sr., died last night
~ her home In Ettrick. aged about,
sixty years. BESIDES her husband. she
Is survived by four sons-E T. and
Iamcs Wh,mOre. OF Petersburg: G. c.
Whitmorc, Of Ncwpor, News, and 4
Il. WhiHor". OF Glenn Falls. y. Y.
y Drother-William Il. Barnes. OF Rich
inond-also survives
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-18
Boxing Paragraphs

Nike Gibbons and Eddie" Nc
hortE were matched, according to re-
i from milwaukee,. to fight ten
on january is. These two middle :
weights fought at Madison SQUARE
big disappointment
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-18
CHARLESTON RESULTS

six S ias Troxs Gi1 TO-
|. even. to .. first. River King. los
Ida Earl. lO4 (Snydcr). : to /. . to j ,
S 10 5, third Time. 1916 o-6. Jack
Hanover. Peg Black Earl, tecin, Hec-
toSraph. Fair Helen, Long Reach also
ran.
Second--three year-oids: I'VE fur
ionss,colors. los tShilling). ) TO .: :
ond: hulser, lo9 (Murpi;y)., u TO |. >
Sonny Boy. Lambs Tail also ran.
one-half furlongs = Ancon. III
co ms'H 3 uilS S + to TO t, TO r nfsl
second: Wanda iitzer. lo3 u.affertyl.
sto .. 4 TO ., ! TO- 3. third Time. LOS
and up. one mile-Joe Finn. loo ,pyer),
= to = even to = tirs'; orpe sason nIt
Charter. III NHanoverl. 3 to >. 3 to
g. TO 3, third. Time, l:4l %. Pert
rock. Good Day, Cash, Big Dipper also
ran.
daunted, ios tPoole>. to 5, 70 20. /
10 S, FIRST: Brandywine, lo1 tShiliingl'
Time. l:l4 40. Mordecai. ~. G. lieaiy,
Sir Gaiedore; Bnyyerryp Candle .,1l r GMnto
Si.th-mile and twenty yards-Ban-
10 Jim, IOl (Shilling). 10 |. TO 3,
TO 10, frst: Armor, II: U.illy. TO !:
) TO 3, to ), second; High Class. LOG
,biaG i9s 70 H. IL Raheraasher
Laird, O'Kirkcaldy. Chas. f.; Grainger'
Btaw Stars and stripes, The Monk,
L'Aiglon also ran.
To-Dny's Card.
First race--purse. $500: two-year-
olds: selling: ) - furlongshrdlucmfy
oids: selling; five and on.-haH tur-
Virginia Hitc. 80: ANNA Rose.
lol; Reina ilind9o. loi G9idT rh. has arE
i04: sweet Lotte. 80. 'Hapsburs H..
l.iO.; Ida Earl. lOa: Kopje. lo6; Co
iumbu Lady, los; Blackthorn. H.
Seeondmpurse;; $500; iwo-T it;ssy as
.Aiinstrel. Ioi: Easter BOY. 1ol: l:sti-
mabie. lO6: Rustic Maid. log: Pierrot
l09: Rlackthorn, 10: 'Id!ota. IS: Golden
Lassie. l0l; Encore. loi: Proctor, lo6;
NoluSpa, 100; Mrs. Campoell, lo'' d. d.
Harrell. ll5
Third-purse. 5000; selling: five and
onc-haIf furlonGs-'AjaX, l04: Flat
bush. lO4: Miss Brush. los: Jessie
Louise. loe; Bully. ll3: The Gardener
dakota. lO+;: 'Moissant, los; saliva;
dora, 1o9; Hearthstonc. lib; Bavel
Lutz. llS; Charley Brown. 49, 1emas-
see, lib.
and UP; selling: one and three six
tcenths ,niles-'Tom Hancock, IS; lie
naval. 1913; LADY Rankin. 106; col;
Holloway, 100; Tay, Pay. III; Carroll
lo3: Centauri 1903; Napier, log; Moon
Baker. Ill; Sam Hirsch. Ill.
Fifth-purse, $500; all ages; selling;
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-18

JniI Time Deducted.
Willie Clyde, n Newport News negro
who is serving Il fivc-year term in the
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-18

PADDY Haley will referee all tho
bouts hereafter at the pioneer Snori
, ttub on Friday nights. There are
vMo feature events OH the card this
, wreh Dung Mike" Donovan and
iolnmy league VIII exchange hlows
. .m one or the ten-round bouts. while
lerrE keIlar and George Rodeu will
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-18

=. ;; lev Orleans fight promoters are
wing TO give Mike" Gibbons So. oo0
i l9r i twenty-round bout with Jimmy
L,iapDy some time in January. Clabby
- hoiulne out for the small sum or
$1,000 for his share