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Evening journal., 1914-02-27
DEATH AFTER
REFUSAL TO HAVE
LEG AMPUTATED

: Mr. Nsrgare Nssrsncf vplow Of
John Moepur. Who died about fourteen
lycars agc. died az her ironie, So. sos
Delamorc place yesterday afternoon
from gauerenc poisoning. She was Il
weiknoNu resident of the yicinit, III
which size lived
Death came as - result Of refusing TO
undergo an operation for tho removal OF
her limb above the knee TO prevent the
spreading of the poison She had been
.ill about four weeks.
About seven years ago Mrs Magraner
had one Of her feet frostbitten and every
winter suffered much from ita effects.
She and her granddaughter Miss ksth
rinc Stewart. lived together. and Mrs.
Magraner had more han 100 chickens
which she took care of. About four
weeks ago. when the snow was ON the
.greand she began 10 have trouble with
fhc frustbitten foot, caused by walking
through the snow to the chicken houses
and II became necessary for her 10 stav
in bed. Her foot became red aud badl,
swollen. The poison spread 10 her left
arm Dr. I. L. Chipmun was called and
ADV ised the operation. but Mrs. Ma
graner refused to undergo il and slowly
grew worse.
Mrs Nlaeraner is survived bv one
daughter. Mrs. Margaret Stewart ard
two grandchildren, Misses Margaret aud
kathrinc stewart. She also has one
brother Who lives in Paaski, Tenn
The funeral viii take place FROM her
late residence. on Monday afternoon
The officiating clergyman viii be the
Rev. John 7. lane Intcrment viii be
made in Greeuhill cemetery.
Evening journal., 1914-02-27
MILK SHIPPERS
FIX PRICE OF
THEIR PRODUCT

AZ The monthly meeting OF the In,
tersiatc Milk shippers Associsiioii
held IN the Parkway Building. Phila
delphia, Yesterday tho price Of milk
for March was set at 4 cents a Num-
Der Of New Castle county people were
In Attendance
The meeting was largely attended
by number Of non-members, and iu
the afternoon they had the pleasure
Of listening to an able treatise ON
"1he Economics of Dairying." by
Professor Harry Hayward, director OF
the Agricultural Experimental sta
ton, Delaware College
Prot hayward said I'm part
The economist looking at the mat.
ter from general point of view
would bc inclined 10 say that milk
and iig products are as much of q
necess siiy TO human life as meat.
flour coal or kerosene. and In conse-
uuence there should always be a
demand for them. furthermore, that
II milk and It's products are eco
nomlcally produced. handled and
marketed there should be a living
wage for all engaged in any part Of
tho business.
THAT this is not the case. except in
comparatively few instances, Is at
tested. by the fact that we meet only
few men engaged In milk produc-
iion who are satisfied with the return
obtained
This dissatisfaction Is so general
that we are here today to discuss
some of the reasons that may be the
cause Of this condition
There are a number Of reasons why
the dairy business ie in the rack
Some of them are easily defined while
others are more or less complex. The
result. however, is that the producers
are dissatisfied with the business and
in some sections of the country are
leaving It in considerable numbers
Evening journal., 1914-02-27
$4,000 MORE
FOR MILLION
BOOST FUND

"Now that J understand what the
funds of the Wilmington Development
Company will be- devoted 10. put me
down for a 5000 subscription" said a
Market street merchant. The PROPOSE.
ltion Was never made plain to me be-
fore he continued. addressing solie-
tor from the committee of one hundred.
"and I had hesitatcd to make q sub
lscription. n is one, ! think. viii appeal
ITO every man whose volume Of business
depends on the industrial welfare Of the
city as o whole"
The solicitors for the 81 100000 fund
are finding that responses TO their ap-
lpcals are willing and generous enough
after the aims aud workings of the de-
lNclopmcnt company are understood.
All cash assessments, which cannui
exceed normally ten per cent ON IN,
amount subscribed. are deposited in the
name OF the company ia all the banks
and trust companies in the city, the
deposit in each bank being in proper
iion TO its aggregate capital and surplus
az compared with the total capital and
surplus OF all the banks The money
viii draw interest when unusued, and Is
, TO be a substantial guarantee to The
banks IN partial fulfllment Of any liza
bility the bank may incur through en-.
dorsnc fhe obligations Of some nov
industry which has been induced TO 10.
cate in Wilmington.
The deposit of cash by the com
pauy merely complies with the or
dinary requirements of banking
namely, that the ordinary borrower
shall also he a denoeitor
As the charter of the Wilmington
Development Company expires by
! limitation January 1, 1919. unless the
charter is renewed or the company
sustains losses. original cash sub
scriptions will be returned in full in
1919 necessarily.
Evening journal., 1914-02-27

REFLECT MANY
OLD OFFICERS

The Optometricsl Society OF the
State Of Delaware held IT'S seventh an
nual meeting aud banquet in the Hotel
DUPONT last evening when officers
were elected The members Of the
society met in the big dining room at
$50 O'Clock, and enjoyed tempting
menu James D. stroud. president
of the society. was toastmaster. and
at its conclusion nc made a few in
teresting remarks upon the growth of
the society and the work being ac-
complished There were no sched-
uled speakers. but for half an hour
following the banquet the members
enjoyed social smoke and chatted
among themselves.
Following this they all adjourned
TO Parlor A of the hotel where the
business meeting was called 10 order
by Mr. stroud When the regular
routine business Of the meeting had
been completed Elwood A. Davis, who
was the delegate reresenpting the so
ciety ~ the national convention of
the American Optometrical Assocla-
tion held at Rochester last July. pre-
scented his report
In the report Mr. Davis gave a
comprehensive description Of all Of
the proceedings of the convention.
which greatly Interested those pres
ent.
After the business session the cleo
tion Of officers was held and all the
officers Of the past year we're re-
elected with the exception Of the
treasurer
James d. Stroud was reelected
president. Samuel G. Evans, Of Mil
ford. first vice-president: r. J. Pol
lard, second nd-vice-president: !. Wales
Davis. secretary. J. Clifford Comp
ton was elected treasurer to succeed
Elwood A. Davis. who wished 20 re-
tire.
Evening journal., 1914-02-27
FOLK OUT OF
STATE DEPARTMENT
d. ND United Prese.


WASHINGTON, Feb Solicitor
Joseph W Folf. Of the state Depart
ment. Ex-Governor Of Missouri. today
rendered his resignation to Secretary
Of State Bryan, 10 take effect tomor-
row. Folk will accept the offer made
by the Interstate Commerce Commits
sion TO become its chief counsel.
In his present position Folk re-
ceives $4,000 year. His new posi-
tion carries with IL a remuneration
Of $4,000. He will assume his new
duties Monday.
No one has been MENTIONED 10 sue
ceed Folk. II was thought until to-
day that the former governor was
slated for the position of counsellor
for the State Department. 20 succeed
John Bassett Moore. who was expect
ed TO relinquish his duties. Moore
denies that he intends 20 resign.
Evening journal., 1914-02-27
T. WALLACE CONNELLY
Is IN BUSINESS

T. Wallace Connolly, formerly with
the James II Wright Company. has
entered in business for himself. lie will
engage in merchant tailoring and deal
in specialties such as raincoats. bar
bers' coats, butchers coats and bar
keepers vests. His Office is located at
No 705 Tatnall street.
Evening journal., 1914-02-27
ADTY ATTACKS WILSON'S MEx1Cly rOr1cY.

from the United Press.
WASHINGTON Feb. s7.-Ths Mexican policy Of the sd
asrraton bitterly session Of ii
use Foresn ARairs Committee today By Repressntatv
ney OF Pennsylvania Chairman Flood said after the
rsss meeting that no scon taken tse matter
socame known, however, that President wilson
Try Bryan viii be consulted before the committee tases
Aneys resolution calling the President divuis
protection s being given American ana Qther freisner
Mezico
Aney COMMITTEES that the situation in Mexico ha
,ebea the point where is scandal and OF
ni dissatisfaction throughout this He advocate
oneiy that the committee force the President show
spd
Evening journal., 1914-02-27
SELLING COMPANY STOCK.

Way Munler Company stock statesmen
have been ~ work in this city for two
days. II is-the intention of the company
10 locate their plant in this city ii their
salesmen succeed in selling si00,OO0
worth OF stock.
The Way Company has issued S500.0OO
worth Of stock one-iifth OF which is TO
nc sold in Wilnnngton, provided the
plant locates here.
Evening journal., 1914-02-27

These pictures show one constant
source OF trouble along the Mexican
border. Iteserters from both sides
Ia the Mexican imbroglio are driven
back across the Rio Grando by
mounted troopers whenever caught
on United States soil Noucombat
ants often ford the Rio Grande With
al fhcir belongings on the backs OF
little burros and arc passed by the
border patrol
Evening journal., 1914-02-27
MRS. LATroMus IN REcIrAL

Mrs. Virginia Jones Lattomis. the
well known reader gave a recital hast
EridaE evening IN the VI. y. Church at
Clayton. The varied program. consisting
OF readings. Representations and songs.
was thoroughly enjoyed by the lalye
audience present
Evening journal., 1914-02-27
INSTITUTE Ar cENrREYILLE.

\ farmers institute viii be held in
entrcYiile Hall ON ncNt Monday even
1ng james McSparlm of Pcnnsyi
state Grange win speak ON Farm Cred
rs and Professor Stonobum ON 'Joul
ify. Nl fuuaers OF the nciehbUrhood
arc in, ,ifed.
Evening journal., 1914-02-27
rHnRcH RrMMAGE SALE.

The Ladies' Auxiliary Of ST Luke's
Reformed Episcopal Church will hold
a rummage sale on March 70 and 90,
at No 100 West Eighth street.
Evening journal., 1914-02-27
coMMuNIoN An FLsMERE

The Rev Charles T.. Candcc. pastor
Of Westminster Church will coniu,t
communion service 10 fl-nesc lrc-by
tcriau Church ~ S o'clock on Suud8y
evening
Evening journal., 1914-02-27
TAFT DIMES WITH WILSON.

the United Press.
WASHINGTON, Feb 27.-F9rner President wiiiam Hor
TAFT broke bread today with his successor President w
at tho white House. professor TAFT who Was 70 the cit
snshsas ho luncheon President end sir
u{lson
Evening journal., 1914-02-27

For Delaware Fair 10.
night and Saturday.
Evening journal., 1914-02-27
SUN AND Tides.

Mouth Of Christiana.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-19
NEWS FROM VIRGINIA
BRISTOL OFFICERS co
BEFORE FEDERAL COURT

BRISTOL, VA. Feb. Sergeant
Henry l.. Baker and Policeman James
G. DeArmond, are in Roanoke, to
appear before the federal grant jury
in connection with the case % John
Crawford, charged with the theft OF
\ mail pouch from the Union Station
platform.
Crawford was arrested in Bristol
Va, some weeks ago. He was charged
with trying to pass worthless checks
and was given six months on the
county roads. 1t developed that the
checks had been taken from a mall
pouch which was missing from the
platform at the Union Station.
Federal authorities recently took up
the. matter with view TO having
Crawford indicted and tried in the
United States court. as soon IS he
has finished his sentence on the coLn-
ty roads
Crawford has Just escap ID from the
convict force at work east o. Bris-
snl and is still at large. The gov
eminent authorities piA Helm II the
search tor him If he Is indicted at
Roanoke this week.
When arrested Crawford had
quantity of dynamite in his baggage.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-19
FIRST DEATH IN FAMILY
FOR SIxTY-THREE YEARS

BOWLING GREEN, Va, Feb. IS
The death of Jacob knopf. who died
near Shumansville in Caroline county,
aged ninety-six years, brings out the
fact that the family is one of unusual
longevity. MFR. Knopfs wife died a
few months ago at the age of eighty
seven years. He had been married for
more than sixty six years, and until
the death of his wife there had not
been a death in the family for sixty
three years. So healthy have been
the members of this remarkable fam
lily that a physician has not been called
or needed for more than twenty years,
until the two recent deaths. both of
which are attributed to ADVANCED age.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-19
CASE Of huff IS
SENT TO DANIELS
PAPERS IN CASE of ASSAULT on
CLUBMAN SENT TO sECRE-
TARS OF NAVY.

NEWPORT NEWS. VA. Feb. 1s.--A
complete report Of the assault on j.
+. Kiesecker, society and clubman, by
Lieutenant Commander G. r. Huff u.
S. n, in the Warwick hotel last Sun
day morning, has been forwarded to
the navy department at Washington by
Captain A.. w. Grant, commanding Of
hcer Of the battleship Texas. to which
ship Commander HUFF is attached.
The assault, which is said to be the
aftermath of a dance at the WaFwi *
hotel Saturday night WAS aired in
the Police court yesterday morning,
and Comm ander HUFF was fined $l2.75
by Justice Brown. 1t is also stated on
reliable authority that he has been re-
ouested to leave the hotel by Manager
I. II. MAnViIIe.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-19
VIRGINIA DAIRYMEN
HEAR CARTER GLASS

LYNCHBURG. VA. Feb. 1S.--The
seventh annual convention of the Viz
ginia State Dairymen's association,
which ended tonight, had 400 dele
gates in attendance. The address by
President J. A. Turner, of Hollins, and
the report of w. D. Saunders, secre-
tary, were interesting, as was also the
talk of w. c. Hoover, of Timberyille,
who discussed the economic disposi-
ton of farm crops. DIR. J. G. Ferney-
hough, State veterinarian. spoke on
some OF the most common diseases of
dairy cows and their control.
THE Virginia Polytechnic institute
and the Future Development Of Dairy
ing" was discussed by President j.
D. Eggleston. and Demonstration
Work and Dairying" by T. O. Sandy.
State demonstration agent.
The annual banquet took place last
night. Congressman Carter Glass dis
cussed THE Farmer and the Cur
rency Bill"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-19
PRISONER ATTEMPTS
TO ESCAPE SHERIFF

WYTHEVILLE, VA, Feb. Is
Much excitement was caused in
Wytheville yesterday afternoon when
one of three prisoners who was be-
ing taken to Jail by Sheriff Madison
and one of his deputies broke and
ran. The sheriff fred twice at the
fugitive. neither shot taking effect.
The report of the pistol, however,
soon brought out crowd and the
fugitive doubled back and was caught
near the place at which he made his
break for liberty.
The charge against the three young
men. Adams the one who attempted
escape, Tilley and Taylor, was break
ing and entering the store of Robert
Blair at Max Meadows on Saturday
night. The preliminary hearing was
held today before Justice Wholford.
who committed them to jail to an
swer an Indictment at the next term
of Wythe County Circuit court.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-19
Deserts Husband
And Infant For
Red Light Life
CAPE CHARLES GIRI-wIFE LEAVES
~oR HOME WHEN JAIL
CoNyISCEs HER.

NEWPORT NEWS. VA. Feb. 10
Craving excitement which could not
be obtained in her home town, Cape
Charles, Va, Ranie Davis. the girl-wife
Of Walter Days. a farmer or the East
ern shore, deserted her husband and
four-months' old baby last week and
came to Newport News, Her husband
found har yesterday III house in the
red light" district. The police say
that She has been staying there ever
since she arrived here.
when his appeals to her to return
10 her home and 10 her baby, which,
he declared was very much in need
Of a mothers care and attention. failed
70 move the woman, the distracted
husband appealed TO the police. and
tho airl-wlfe faced Justice Brown in
the Police court yesterday. She again
GatIy refused to 80 back home with
her husband, even when threatened
with term in the city jail.
Seeing that she would not return
70 her home. Justice Brown found her
guilty OF a charge of being not Of
good fame, and required II bond of
$3.50 for three months. Being without
friends, the girl, who gives her age
as seventeen years. was unable TO fur
nish the bond, and was sent to Jail.
a few hours behind the bars. however
convinced her of the error of her way
and shs announced later in the day
that she as willing to return home
with her husband.
According TO the police. the husband
went to tho wife at the disorderly
house and pleaded car nestiy with her
TO return home. He dramatically pic
tured tho helplessness of himself in
taking care of the baby and pointed
out how much the little child is in
need OF a mothers care just now. He
promised that he would forgive and
forget II only the girl would come
home with him.
Davis and his wife left for home
laRt night
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-19
R|CHM0ND'S GROWTH
WILL Be DISCUSSED
ALLEN SAvfLLT AND RICHARD
MESsER TO ADDRESS EN-
GINEERss MEETING.

Allen ]. SavilIe. OF saville & Clai-
bourne, and Richard Messer, engineer
Of the state board OF health. Will ad-
dress the regular monthly meeting for
February of the Richmond Society of
Engineers tonight. The meeting will
be held In the Virginia Mechanics in
stftute building at $50 o'clock. After
the regular business meeting these
two engineers VIII present their spe-
ogal paper. 1t has as its subject THE
Need for General Plans for the De-
yelop1nent of Richmond"
The main portion OF the paper will
discuss the vital problems which the
city of Richmond faces today. In
leading up TO this state. however, the
earliest beginning OF the city has been
considered, both as to area and as to
population, and ITS growth traced up
to the present time. The various mu-
nfcipal plants upon whose operation
Richmond largely depends win he
treated: street railway facilities, rail-
road terminals and shipping on the
river viii also be discussed; also
Fairgrounds. public buildings and
parks.
One main idea throughout the paper
is that Richmond will some day grow
this m view IT'S growth should he log
ically cared for.
The reading and explanation of the
uapar will he followed by n discussion
by the members OF the society. and in
case the discussion is not finished at
this meeting II will be continued later.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-19
JOSEPH A. WADDELL.
OF STAUNTON. DEAD


STAUNTON, VA, Feb. 1s.--Joseph
A. Waddell Staunton's Oldest and
most distinguished resident, died here
yesterday, aged ninety-one years.
He was Z grandson Of the Rev. DR..
James w. Waddell, q noted blind
preacher, and for many years was
clerk Of the Virginia Court Of Appeals.
He was q member OF the convention
which drafted the present constitution
OF the State. At one time he was q
member Of the house Of delegates and
later a member of the State senate.
He was educated at Washington college
now Washington and Lee university,
From the former institution he recedv-
ed the degree Of LII. d.
Mr.. waddell was twice married. first
to Miss Virginia McClung. OF Staunton,
and the second time to Miss Laleah
Dunwordy. Of WATERFORD. s. c.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-19
bALT |M0RE'S BEST
OYSTERS IMPORTED
FINEST IN MARYLAND COME
FROM THE WATERS OF
VIRGINIA.

How many patriotic Baltimore
epicures who patronize the local raw
bars and pirate of the slorleS OF the
lthesapeake bay oyster know that the
inest htvalveS with which they are
want to tickle their palates are I'M
uarted@ asks the Baltimore Evening
News
IT'S a fact Baltimore. the crown
NJ the Chesapeake, famed the Worlo
over for its delicious oysters, crabs,
eanyaShacks and diamondbacks, las
10 look to neighboring States for its
hest oysters Inquiry al the raw
hars Of the leading hotels and res
taurants elected the information that
heir best oysters come from Virginia
ana the Delaware bay. MARYLAND
oysters are only used Tor "trys ana
astess" Il was said. because they are
rot large enough TO satisfy the dis
rrln,ifaf5n9 patron Of the raw bar
Tne best oysters served at the local
raw bars. sa'1 THIS authority, come
from York and Tappahannock rivers
Virginia
Another man who has made close
etndy Of the oyster industry said the
fault lay wsth the oyster law. which,
In his opinion. Is a, joke.
''our Gull law liz not enforced" he
said. .~The dredgers know that Bal
ttnors will pass any kind OF an oyster.
So they send their selects elsewhere.
The local commission merchants get
t7yo cents q bushcl for all the oysters
thev handle, regardless Of thcir value.
Their aim, of course, is quantity and
nor quality ! know one big commits
sion firfgl which handled a million ana
a quarter bushels last season and ex-
pects TO handle two million this sea-
son That's $50, 6ue---a very tidy sum.
.rrhe fault lies with. tho Maryland
law. In this State the oysters are IN
snec+ea at the place OF sale, not at the
grounds. In Virginia the inspection ~
made at the oyster grounds, and the
small oysters are thrown overheard
ma given another chance.
"The Virginia law is very strict, and
the inspector the oyster police navy
and the operation OF the law are all
directly under the bureau OF fisheries
Here the Maryland she'll fish commits
SION has TO authority over tfe Oyster
police navy or the inspectors.
The oyster law OF Maryland is IN
effective and not enforced. Planters
who lease barren bottoms for cultiva-
ton are given no protection. although
the State takes their money and guar
antees TO protect them. The Maryland
shell FISH commission is helpless. the
dredgers are dissatisfied, the commits
eaon men alone are making money.
.srhe Virginia bureau OF fisheries Is
not only self~supporting, but turns in
a balance Of about s35 goo a year The
MARYLAND oyster police navy alone
costs about $50, 900 a year. and the re-
ceipts from licenses is about one third
this sum"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-19
DESERTS INFANT IN
BINDING SNOWSTORM

HA VA, Feb. 10
In the binding snowstorm Saturday
night an unknown woman rushed into
tho yard of Ed Bateman. near Port
Republic, left a bundle on the front
porch, and after calling to Mr.. Bate
man. There a package on the porch
for you." disappeared in the dark
ness.
The bundle was live baby and on
the infants clothes was pinned a note
that said: Keep baby Ellis two weeks
and If not called for find a good home
for him.
The woman bought a ticket over
the Norfolk and Western for Basic
City. The babe is about a month
old.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-19
THE EPISCOPAL SCHOOL.
CHARTER RECORDED

AMHERST, VA, Feb. 1s.---On yes
terday, in the clerks office here, the
charter for the Episcopal School for
Boys, which is to be established in
this county. near Lynchburg. was re-
corded. The principal Office Of the
Institution is to be Madison Heights,
r. F. d. /. It's duration Is unlimited
and Its real estate holdings are limited
to 1000 acres. The officers and di-
rectors for the first year are as fol-
lows: President, Rev. Jos. e. Dunn,
of Lynchburg: secretary, William
King, Jr., of Lynchburg; directors.
JOS. b. Dunn. of Lynchburg; J. w.
Cantey johnson, Roanoke: w. e. Min
gea, Abingdon; William King. Jr..
Lynchburg, and r. c. Jett, Staunton.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-19
SHOWS NORTH CAROLINA
NEEDS STRINGENT LAWS

The report of Fish Commissioner ].
III. Leroy. to the State geological board
OF North Carolina, makes a remark
able showing as to differences between
the fisheries conditions In North Caro-
lima and Virginia.
Commissioner Leroy presented a
statement showing that the virginia
fish commission Is bringing about
rapid Development Of the fisheries until
the industry In that State has grown
to 81, 0ob. 600 while the North Carolina
fish industry Is scarcely more than
81, ooo,o 900, with every indication that
there will be continued deterioration
until North Carolina provides for \
fish commission that will take rigid
steps for the conservation OF the in.
dustry.--Norfolk Nirginian- Pilot