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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-30
C. & 0. EARNINGS
Decline Roth I'm Gross md Net Revenues
nv ComPnred With Inst Ycnr.

Net operating revenues for tho
Chesapeake and ohio lines for the
month of December show decrease
Of per cent. according to compare
tive statement issued yesterday
Revenues for the month of Dccem-
her were: merchandise. S37l.OTT.35, a
decrease Of $62.@S6.69: coal and coke.
Sl,2SG,"22.ll, a decrease OF sIOa.747GN
total freight. S2.257. 59?.4e. decrease OF
3l6S.O3i 20: passenger, $4d4.S50 30 "A de-
crease Of SS2l5O.63. Allowing for mail
express and miscellaneous receipts the
total revenues for the month were So
'36.24l.Si. Il decrease, as compared with
the same month last year, of so77.-
S'43l, or " per cent. Operating cx-
penses for the month were S2lO439OSI
decrease of S2oS.32l.i2. leaving the
net operating revenue SS31.S 5i.03, n de-
crease OF $69.572.SS. Dcducting fixed
charges and taxes. the net income of
the road for the month was SSI,IO5O7.
az compared with S334. O?O.32. :, decrease
OF S252.?S'.25, or &c per cent
For the first six months OF the fiscal
year the total revenues have been 3d.
5l9.iSa.''. AN increase of s523l45SS. or
per cent: the total operating expenses
were Sl",IN".I12.l an increase of $500
hl3.26. leaving the net operating rcve-
nue. So,'"2. Sl36i. a decrease as COM
pared with the same period of last
year, Of S3o2.i61.3S. or > per cent
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-30
THE "HUMAN FLY" CLIMBS
WALL OF RICHMOND HOTEL
Immense Crowd In Capitol Square
Watches Daring Feat Of
Harry II. Gardiner.

While brcathlcss crowds watched
him, Harry II. Gardiner, known as tho
human ny" scaled the southeast wall
Of the Hotel Richmond TO the ninth
story yesterday afternoon, and then,
apparently hanging by his ear. Gu,
didoes on Il window sill
Agile as a monkey and not dizzied
ny the perilous height, Gardiner went
hand over hand to the ninth story,
where he was forced To negotiate II
difficult bit of work He hitshcd his
fingers 10 ledge. ana his feet swung
free. lie could not lift them 10 a lower
ledge. and lie had to use his knees on a
purchase so slight that he could bare
~ fnd a hold. Then he raised himself
clear. and the crowd'rellc,l sTs applause.
From here he passed With the aid Of
a rcpc LOT down to him from above. to
point beneath window and climbed
10 tho sill. Not content with the dar-
ing feat he had already accomplished.
he shui'icd about on tho sill. and then
projected himself outwards, hanging
by Ills heels II was with some relief
shat the people finally watched him en-
icT into safety
II wns estimated hy the pol!ce that
10000 reunlc Witnessed the feat. Cant
i"l square and The surrounding streets
We're thronged with people. and tho
Senat" adjourned GO that its members
coulG look upon this piece of daring
collection was taken up hy tho
salvation Army. and a little more than
$40 was realized. y large part Of this
vas donated 10 the salvation Army.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-30
SAFEBlOWERS AT WORK


lersm"n II lcs%mcn thcy be. busted
themselves again Yesterday morning
when they slow open tho safe In the
coal and woodward Of W T. Roarus.
5c7 North Seventeenth street Thcy
went 10 deal of trouble" ana Tor their
pains obtained a lot OF Worthless papcr
rs Is his custom, Mr. Rcams had taken
all the cash nome with him. and his
only loss Is the damage done, 10 the
SAT- and the onice
The burglars used u.trocivccr!nc In
Moving tn" safe, aud though large
charge Of tn" explosive was used. the
resulting uo!s" did not disturb inc
Elurnbers OF the negro Waterman. ana
only nc!ghbor!nc saloouk"epcr. who
was putting away his glasses. heard
the dull sound OF the explosive. uc
thought IL was some watChman shoot
ing. and paid no attention to the noise
The robbery was discovered a, 6 RI
o'clock. when tho place was opened
for the days business The SAT. va.
found 10 have been completely wrecked
The door was blown from SIS hinges
and papers were scattered ali abou,
the office floor.
The Once Of Smiths Junk snop. n,
Nineteen and CARY streets, was ais,
entered the thieves getting abou, 50
cents worth OF stamps 10 cnor, IA,
made 10 blow I'll. SAT-"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-30
TWO REQUISlTIONS
j. II. Portwo God Wanted In Montgomery
County on Charge of Murder.

Governor Stuart yesterday issued two
acquisitions for men wanted in this
State. The first was ono on the Cover
nor Of Maryland. for the return OF IIar-
rison Flynn, alias benjamin Flynn, who
is wanted in Fairfax County on the
charge of horse stealing. Flynn Is said
TO be serving Il term in the penitcntiary
for the same offensc, and his term will
expire on February T. J. r. Allison will
deliver tho papers.
The second requisition was on the
Governor Of Georgia for J. II. Port
wood. wanted in Montgomery County
on charge Of murder. The crime was
committed in 1913, and Portwood has
been fugitive since. Elijah Hosier
was tho victim OF the crime.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-30
PHYSICIAN TO SPEAK
VIII Lecture on Sex Hygiene ut Central
Y. NJ. G. a. To-Day and To-Iorrow.

DR.. Winfield S. Hall. of Chicago,
physician, teacher. writer and interna-
tional platform speaker, will be In
Richmond at the Central Young Mems
Christian Association to-day and sun
day, and Will address groups interested
in social problems. Students OF the
Medical College OF Virginia and the
Virginia Union university are specially
invited to attend.
At o'clock this afternoon DR. Hall
Will speak on Social Ethics in Home
and School to pastors, Sunday school
teachers and social workers-both men
and wOmen-at the Central Young
Mems Christian Association Building,
Seventh and Grace Streets.
At S:15 o'clock to-night-to men
only-Dr. Hall will speak on the Sex
Life of Men" The address will be de-
livcred at the Young Mems Christian
Association hall The Virginia Union
University Male Quartet will sing. DR..
Halls principal address will be made
AT meeting for men In the Young
Mems Christian Association auditorium
tomorrow afternoon at $3.50 o'clock.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-30
ADMITS CONCRETE BLOCK
Rcrommcnds Ordinance Permitting Use
of Hitherto Prohibited Material.

The subcommittee from the Commit
teen on Ordinance, appointed to pass
upon the question of amending the
Building Code so as TO permit the use
of hollow concrete blocks in construc-
ton work. after an extended hearing
last night recommended an ordinance
permitting the use of such blocks with
in the area In which frame houses
are permitted, and under certain and
rigid requirements touching the com
position, thickness and prcssure-with
standing qualities OF the material.
The ordinance was submitted to the
committee by Building Inspector But
Ter. and follows the regulations In force
in the leading cities inl the country
1t will bc considered by the full Ordi-
nance Committee at its next regular
meeting.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-30
BILLINGS CASE COMPROMISED
Tax Assessment on Live stock at CurIe,s
Neck Fixed ut S35,OOO.

compromise was reached ycstcr-
day between the Auditor OF Public Ac-
counts, commemorative Attorney +. II.
sutton, Of IIenrico County. and G.. X c.
Billings, fixing the amount OF the as
sessmcnt Of live stock at "Curle's Neck
farm, and was ratified by Judge r. Car
:cr Scott. in the llcnrico Circuit Cour /,
The amount of the assessment is
placed at $4,000 by tho agreement. rs
aEaia:t $4,000 by the county assessors
This includes all the live stock on the
farm. among which are such world
celebrities as Uhlan, The Harvester
Lou Dillon and others of less renown.
Edward y. Upton represented Mr
fittings
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-30
officers Elected.

At tho regular monthly meeting OF
Richmond Branch. No. "a. National AS
ISOLATION of Post office Clerks, the fol-
lowing officers were elected for the en-
suing year: Louis Rosenberg, presi-
dent; Alexander Southworth, vice presi-
dent; William \. Grant. treasurer, ana
T.. II. Thomas, secretary.
The retiring president. W. i. McBain
who has just ended his third term
spoke OF the important matters before
the clerks at the present time, and adj
viscd concerted action to see them
through. The report of the treasure,
shows the association to he I'm better
financial condition than it has ever been
in the past
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-30
WILL INTRODUCE MEASURE
TO IORikEtI, SlEIrAIION

1T IS my purpose to introduce an
ordinance TO correct the situation |
nav" not yet drawn ii. but ii will be
READY Tor the Council Monday night.
/, may toe SO drawn as to prohibit the
Gas Department from requiring an ad
Nanc" deposit altogether. although |
think mat mat would he too drastic.
At any rate, the ordinance will pro
va" remedy for the abuse of the
discretionary power of which | think
1 the Gas department is guilty."
Mr. English made il clear that he had
u" Intention OF sitting idle under the
criticism That has been lcvclcd against
him AS patron Of the recent ordi-
nance. the passage OF which precipi-
tated the present dimculty. lie did
not propose, ne said to become a
N!carious sacrifice FOR the Gas Depart
mcUt.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-30
DIES FROM POISON
Girl Who Swallowed nichloride Tab
let's PASSES ANyny

Miss Rosa Jennings, OF 9o6 West
Moore street, who swallowed n large
dose or bichloride Of mercury week
ago, died Thursday afternoon She was
conscious almost to the end
Miss Jennings was attended by an
ambulance surgeon soon after sho took
the poison. and rs the dose was so large
1t was believed ut the time that she
would recover. No reason for the act
has been assigned.
MISS Jennings was only nineteen
years OLD. She Is survived by her
widowed mother. II brother and n sister.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-30
To CeIebr,tc Ann,y.,.o,v

Arrangements were made at the
meeting of Washington Camp No. 80.
Patriotic Order. Sons OF America, last
night for the eighth annual celebra-
tlon of the anniversary OF tho lodge.
The affair Will he held some time next
month. and nm Interesting program Is
planned. Many new members have
been added to Washington Camp cur
Ing the past year. and its affairs are
In n IiouIishinE condition.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-30
WANTS LAW TO PUNISH
FRAUDULENT ADVERTISERS
LcWcllyp T.. Pratt Addresses Rich
mond Advertisers Club MT
BusincSs Mems Club

l.cwcllyn r.. Pratt. chairman of the
education committee of the Associated
Advertising Clubs OF the World. in an
address yesterday before the Richmond
Advertisers Club, advocated the en-
hct'ncnt OF drastic law in Virginia
Tor the punishment Of fraudulent adj
Ncrtisers. MIR. Pratt asserted that a
man who would obtain money through
dishonest advertising was equally az
culpable as Il man who robbed a house
The meeting was held in the business
Mems Club, with Il large attcndancc
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-30
REV. BERRYMAN GREEN
DECLINES ST. JAMES CALL
Was Anxious to Enter Upon Pastoral
Duties, hut Feels Duty Lies
in Teaching.
no RECTOR is NOW IN VIEW
NcStry Mentions No Other Clergy
man to Assume Charge Left Va
cant by Conservation OF DR.. Dnrst
and Death of DR.. Clark

Rev. Bcrrynan Green. u u. ycstcr-
day declined the call recently extended
him To become rector OF ST. James
Episcopal Church. OF this city DIR.
Green came to Richmond Yesterday and
communicated In person his decision to
the committee. which. appointed for
that purpose by the vcstry OF III"
church. had been charged with the
duty Of notifying him of his selection
hy the vestry ana of receiving his
reply.
Dr Green. ii is said. had for some
time felt desire to enter again upon
pastoral duties. and when the call from
St James came nc was strongly in
clincd to accept il. both on account Of
his host of friends in the congrcEa-
ton and because the traditions ana
customs OF the church were fully in
accord with his own ideas He was
also pressed by tn" Episcopal clergy
and laity of tho city TO come To Rich
mond. who urged upon him the great
field that lay before the rector of so
large church I'm the West End. and. II
Is believed. If he had been guided only
by his wishes. he would have accepted
N
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-30
Writ OF Error Granted.

writ of error was granted yester-
day by the Supreme Court of Appeals
In the case Of the Central Railway Sig
nal Company, which was fined 81 900 by
the state Corporation Commission for
ding business without n State license.
The company furnished signal appa-
ratus for the Southern Railway Com
pany. il contends that II is engaged In
an interstate business and is not SUBJ
ject to O license tax.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-30
IMPORTANT MEMBER OF
THEOLOGICAL. FACULTY

II is well known. however. that DIT
Green is ono Of the most important
and influential members Of the faculty
Of the Virginia Theological Seminary.
at Alexandria, Va. ~ we'll one Of
the most learned ami impressive
teachers of that institution. which is
the theological training school for the
Episcopal clergy Of both dioceses Of
Virginia Therefore. az soon as II be-
came known that DIR. Green had been
urged BY 81. James TO become its rec
tor. great pressure was brought to
bear upon him to remain At the sem
mary. where, II was considered by the
clergy of the DioccscS OF Virginia and
southern Virginia. excepting those In
the city of Richmond. he might he of
greater ana wider service TO the church
AT large.
Because OF conflicting desires and OPP
posing influences. Or Green was com
PEELED to give long and serious con-
Sidcration to the question before max
ing Up his mind as to the way In
which his duty lay, and was, there
fore, unable to reply to the call until
yesterday.
st James has been without n rector
since the conservation 10 the bishopr!c
OF East Carolina of Rev. Thomas g..
Darst, -. H.. who was rector of the
church for less than a year. following
tho death Of Rev. William Meade Clark,
u. D., whose associate he was ut the
time of Dr. Clarks death.
1t is understood that the vestry of
st. James has no other clergyman in
view as a possible rector: indeed, that
no other name has been mentioned.
since It had entertained high hopes that
DR. Green would he prevailed upon to
accept the rcCtoratc of the church Pro-
found regret Was expressed by mem
bcrs of the vcstry yesterday, when they
were informed by DIR. Green Of his
decision.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-30
ShOt While Hunting.

Wills Johnson. colorcd sixteen
years old, was received la Memorial
hospital yesterday. suffering from "a
puushot wound in the left thigh Ac-
c"rdiuE 10 accounts by his friends.
johnson was shot accidentally while
returning from hunt near his home.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-30
In Police Court, Part II.

Carlton Richardson, colorcd. charged
with lighting In the street was fined
81 by Justice Maurice Yesterday morn
ing In Police Court. Part H.
The case OF Henry Porter and George
Ford, colorcd. held for trying to in
J"rc each other with their fists and
hrlcks. was continued until February &.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-30
ENGLISH ENTERS LISTS
AGAINST GAS DEPARTMENT
Protests Against "Autorrntic" Enforce
mont OF Rule Requiring AG-
vance Deposits.

Widespread dissatisfaction with the
methods adopted by the Gas Depart
mcht 10 protect itself against loss by
reason of delinquent bills, has enlisted
IN" interest of Councilman Edgar B.
English. OF Clay Ward. who will. on
Monday night, Introduce in the Com
mon Council an ordinance designed TO
protect responsible citizens against
burdcnsomc demands in the form of
advance deposits TO guarantee the pay
incnt of gas bills.
Mr., English discussed the situation
last night with every evidence of dis
satisfaction. AS patron of the ordi-
nance that relieved property owners
from further liability for dclinuuent
gas bills Of their tenants. the enact
mcnt of which was followed by the
stringent advance deposit require
mcnts, against bitter protest has been
registered. said MIR. English, no was
directly interested in having the sit
uation corrected
CANNOT PUT BLAME
ON RECENT ORDINANCES
The ordinance relieving tho prop
crty owners from liability wns lust
one. and am glad il il now law" said
MIR. English. Il introduced IL by re
quest. Its enactment left the law with
regard to the collection of gas bills
just where IL was before, with the sin
- 'ti'ilIS' iIifi property owners could
no longer be held liable for gas bills
which their tenants refused to pay.
with the enactment of this ordi-
nance. as has always been the case
the Gas Department authorities were
left with the right to require an ad-
vance deposit or not. in their discretion
1t was assumed by me and [ suppose
by the other members OF the Council
that the department would hc discreet
aud require deposits only from sucl
users about whose responsibility there
was an element OF doubt.
\ Instead OF this. however what has
the Gas Department done? IL has
automatically proceeded to demand 3
deposit from every user OF gas thai
IS not an owner OF real estate. That
many Of these have been gas users foI
years ana have always paid their bills
promptly has made no difference.
do not know whether the department,
has done this because 1t is piquet
or b"caus" u has II bad case of fright
~ any rate instead Of exercising IN,
discretion referred To in the law, il
has made II" effort to exercise dis
creti"u. and is enforcing an autocratiC
rule for which it can offer no suiHcicn
Justification
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-30

Howard Miller colorci, was fined 81
III Police Court yesterday morning or
q 'harge OF assaulting Alfred stole
John Coles, colored, was au.d a TX.
amount for assault:ug John Mayo with
lamp
James Richardson. alias James Shor
man. Nas fined S25 for assault!ng Ja,ro.
MoyO.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-30
Annual Bnnk Meeting

announcement was made yesterIav
thtt the annual meeting OF the stock :
holders Of the Mechanics ana Mcr-
chants Bank would be held on Febru-
.,ry u, for the purpose ot ulecting
ofdcers for the ensuing year. IL IS not
expected that there will be any change
in the board OF directors or officers.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-30
Negroes Engage IN Fight.

Charles Rowser and Albert Cornish,
colorcd. engaged in Il fight yesterday
morning, and Bowscr was shot The
wound was in the body. and was not
regarded as serious. Cornish was ar
rested shortly after the shooting by
Policeman l.. Il. Latham.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-30
I'ut,if,. Jteccufinn

An Informal reception VIII b. Mcld
Thursday, February 4, between the
hours Of !. and ; o'clock. at the
Pounding Hospital. Thirty second ana
Clay streets The public is cordially
invited 20 attend.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-30
is WELL. KNOWN IN
RAILWAY CIRCLES

Mr.. Ross is we'll known i'm railway
circles. He was born january |. lSGo
at bloomington. Ill. and was educated
i'll me public schools of that city He
entered ;he railway service in 1887 as
Office boy for the Wabash Railroad
since which time he has been consecu-
lively operator. chief clerk ana cashier
OF local Office for the Wabash. and
indiana. Illinois and Iowa fRailroods
clerk in the trainmastcr's and dis
patchers Offices. Wabash Railroad.
local agent. and general agent, In
diana. Illinois ana Iowa. and division
freight and passenger agent for that
ROAD. lie was appointed in 1905 general
freight and passenger agent OF the
Toledo. St Louis and Western, with
winch road he has continued since
being advanced through several posi-
lions TO the presidency. This road is
known as the Glover Leaf, and its af-
fairs are being aired In the United
states District Court at Toledo 1t is
expected that they will be wound IN
soon
III Mr.. Ross accepts the position, tho
report says. he will be in active charge
or The Chesapeake and Ohio under tho
direction of President Stevens.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-30
WAL TER |. ROSS MAY COME
TO CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO
Glover Leaf Receiver Said to Have
Been Named AS Vice
President.
STEVENS MAKES NO STATEMENT
Toledo Official Has Had Wide Expert
ence I'm Freight, Passenger and
Operating Departments OF big Mid
die West Lines.

Walter l.. Ross. former president and
now receiver for the Toledo. st. Louis
ana western Railway, has been offered
inc position OF executive vicc-prcsident
OF the Chesapeake and Ohio system. ac-
cordinE to an Associated Press report
received last night from Toledo. No
confirmation could he secured here.
President George W. Stevens declining
to discuss the matter
Meade 7. Spiccr. chief clerk to Prcsi-
dent Stevens. last night stated that he
had heard nothing Of the report and
gave little credcncc to it.
Ihere Is no vacancy in tho position.
which is now filled by Vice President
Decatur AXtell. Tie other vice prcsi-
cents are Henry L. Wickham, in charge
OF the legal department.: T. VI. Whit
aker, IN charge of freight and passen-
ger departments. and NJ. J. Caples, in
charge OF operation OF all lines. II
therc has been any changes ] have not
heard Of them"
In spite of this partial denial q later
report from Toledo to Tho Times Dis
patch says:
Clarence Brown. general counsel for
Mr.. Ross and the Glover Leaf Line. stat
cd mat 1T Is possible that Mr. Ross may
later become identified with another
road at the present, said Mr. Brown
he is endeavoring to give all of his at
tention to the financial struggle now
engaging the Glover Leaf a,nd the Chi :
cago and Alton. Mr.. Brown would not
deny that Mr.. Ross may suon become
Identified with the Chesapeake and
Ohio"
The Holbrook news., 1915-06-25
Increased and Reduced Assessments

At the June meeting the board of equalization said board with information then possessed believed that the following the following described each too small namely:
 assessed proposed proposed
 valuation reduction raise
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-04-16
WARNING

The legal voters of the town OF
SALISBURY are hereby notified and
warned to assemble in special town
meeting in Cole hall in South Shafts
bury on Tuesday, April 9th, 1915 at
10 o'clock in the forenoon to act on
the following articles:
l. To see what action the town
will take relative to the following
petition duly signed by twelve legal
voters and presented TO the select
men:
1--WE, the undersigned residents OF
the Town of SALISBURY hereby petit
ton you to call special Town meet
ing to determine if the Town of
SALISBURY will bind itself for a per
iod of ten 10) years at maximum
expense of $4,000 per year for street
lights for the Village of South Shafts
bury"
2. If the town shall vote to pro-
vide lighting system for the Village
of South SALISBURY, so called, to pro
vide for payment of expense so in
Cured.
3. To transact any other business
found proper when met
Eugene Lyons.
r. +. Tinkham,
John Stevens,
Slectmen of the Town of Shafts
bury.
SALISBURY, VT, April 10, 1915.