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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-04-28

"The request from the head of the
Armenian church, to this government,
forwarded through the Russian am
bassador," said Secretary Bryan, "is
the first official notice the depart
ment has received of the reported Ar
menian massacres. our action was
taken as a matter of humanity. We
notified Mr. Morgenthau to submit the
matter to the Turkish government
asking that inquiry be made and com
bining herewith request for repre-
sentations on behalf of the Armen-
lans.."
Dispatches nom Tiflis several days
ago contained first news of atrocities
against Armenians In Turkey. Off
cials here are inclined to the belief
that Mohammedan Kurds whom Tur-
kish troops. several weeks ago, drove
out of Urumiah, Persia. where out
RACES had been committed against
American and French missionaries
and refugees. crossed into Armenia
to renew their warfare against Chris
tians.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-04-28
First Official Notification of.
MaSSacreS of Christians Is
Received by Washington.
Government.
M0HAM MEDAN kURDS
COMMIT ATROCITIES
Ambassador Morgenthau Di-
rected to Call Upon Con-
stantinopIe Authorities TO
Prevent 0utrageS,

Washington, April 27.--An appeal
for relief OF Armenian Christians In
Turkey following reported massacres
and threatened further outrages was
made TO the Turkish government to-
day by the United States.
Acting upon the request OF the Rus
sian government, Secretary Bryan ca
bled Ambassador Morgenthau at Con
stantinople to make representations TO
the Turkish authorities asking that
steps be taken for the protection of
imperiled Armenians and prevent the
recurrence Of religious outbreaks
Ambassador Bakhmeteff called at
the state department late today with a
dispatch from his government which
included an appeal to the president
of the United States for aid, forward
ed through the Russian government
from the Catholics of the Armenian
church, at Etchmiadzin, in the Cauca-
sus, Russia being at war with Tur-
key and could not conduct negotia-
tions directly in the matter.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-06

Old Dominion Trust Company.
THE regular annual meeting or tho
stockholders Will be held I'm the ONCE
Of the compnny. 500 East Main Street
Richmond. Va. on WEDNESDAY. JAN
UARf Is. 1915. at II o'clock NJ.
w. H. SLAUGHTER,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-06
LADIES' TAILOR

LADIES don't miss this great oppor-
tnn'ty to get your between ano
duction ever given before In my long
experience. am making up my beau
tiful tailored suits from $40 up The
guarantee for perfection Is my name,
H. LEWIS. Richmond's most fashion
able ladies' tailor. Commercial Bald
ing. 2l6 North Second street.
COULD you believe you could got 81
for 30 cents IL somebody offers II to
YOU? Then it's an imitation dollar. You
can get your between season suit for
s3?; Pure WOOL and nothing else. Fancy
guarantee. J. KATE, Ladies' Tailor,
Commercial Building. ZIG North Second
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-06
PROPOSALS-SesIed

POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT. WASH
ington, Nov. "A, 1914. Scaled propo-
sails Will, be. received at the office OF
ment until . o'clock l.. NJ, February :.
1913. for furnishing envelopes for the
Department of the Governor during the
four years beginning July J. 1915
Blanks for proposals. specifications and
Instructions TO bidders. will be fur
nishcd upon application TO the pur-
chasing Agent a. 5. BtRLESON
Hostma Ster- General
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-06
MAIL ORDERS.
HATS. HATS.
DIVIDEND NOTICE.

Virginia Railway and Power Company
l39 broadway, New York City.
December IS. 1914.
THE board Of directors of the Virginia
hallway and Power Company this
day declared n dividend Of 3 per cent
equal to 81 per share. on tho preferred
stock OF said company. payable on
January 20. 1915. to preferred stock
The transfer books will not be closed
Dividend checks will be mailed
&. b. WILLIAMS.
Treasurer.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-06
FOR SALE-Rcal Estate.

FOR sale. lot on hanover Avenue. near
Robinson Street, 24x179 feet. choice
location for II home. Madison 1867.
Randolph 29i4-L.
FLORIDA orange. grapefruit and WIN
ter vegetable land for sale. Loca-
ton. Lake County. Easy terms. Local
agents wanted. Address James r. Oar
nellie. Box Ga. Fort Monroe. Va.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-06

a regular meeting of Masters House
Painters and Decorators OF Richmond
VIII Re held Mt their rooms tonight at
s o'clock. Election OF officers
w. II. TYRElI, Sec Treas
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-06

The Union Bank or Richmond, va.
THE annual meeting OF the stock
holders OF the Union Bank OF Rich
mond. Va. Will be held on THURSDAY.
JANUARY "A. 1915, ut u O'clock noon,
Street.
GEORGE w. CALL.
CnShier
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-06
FOR Observation-Disclosures

FOR sale. nice clean white paper. so
inches wide. Suitable for wrapping
anything requiring white paper, such
as bread. glassware, laundry. etc, $l.25
per 100 pounds at the Office Call at
Times Dispatch. flrat floor
WANT some building ground in. Nest
End for st-class Investment prop
crty. r. 1881.
GOING into another business and viii
CELL one truck. horse harness aud Ii
OF Sij Ia S2S per week. for 5000: ono
truck, horse, harness and license which
makes from S15 TO SO por week for
slT5. Apply at i2 North Fifteenth
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-06
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Goods.

WANTED. to buy for cash household
goods In any quantity. Phone Madi.
son 1851.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-06
FOR SALE-AnimaIs.

LIVING in city, can't look after them.
OFFER for sal. registered COAX Ridge)
Tamworth hogs. Address j T0T. care
Times DispnlCh
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-06
SITUATIONS wANTED-remale.

IHOltpuGHLY competent Stenogra-
phcr six years experience. rapid. ac-
curate. neat, desireB position. Extra
ana substitute work a speciality. Ref
er"nccs. Address l. GIG. care Times
Dispatch.
WANTED. position AZ teacher or COM
panion. Address l. CPS, care Times
Dispatch
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-06

THE regular annual meeting OF the
stockholders OF the American Ma
tional Bank OF Richmond, Va. for the
election Of directors will be held TUES
DAY, January ~, 1915.
Ballots will be received from 12 M.
to l p. NJ.
@. r. HILL Cashier.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-06
FOR RENT-Flats.

FLAT OF roins on Park Avenue, strict
" modern, hot-water heat. etc. Spe-
cial inducements TO Immediate tenant.
Apply TO Chaplin Il Hume, Inc.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-06

FOR sale or exchange, Westhnmpton
residence. Address Is Il. care Times
Dispatch.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-06
BUSINESS CHANCES


10000 barrels -four. January shipment.
Ask for prices. j. G.. Sizer CO. Rich
mond Va.
MONEY to loan. stop paying rent. we
loan .money TO bug OF build homes.
or TO pay Off mortgages anywhere in
the United States. only = p.r cent
annual interest. We give You years
and months to repay loan at the rate
OF IS per month on each $1,000 Dor
rowed. We VIII show Won that it is
cheaper to own your own home than
to pay rent. Six months grace in case
Of adversely. Empire Mortgage Cont
pany. Write for fun particulars to NJ
Davidson. Special Agent. 1917 Mutual
Building. Richmond. Va. Agents wanted.
$1,000 equity in 16 small. new invest,
incnt properties. subject only to arst
mortgage at = per cent, having . Years
to run. Houses paying $1,000 year net.
over all expenses. VIII exchange for
COED mercantile business In Virginia;
prefer business In or not too far from
Richmond. New York Business Brok
ers. 1929 T. street, y. w, WASHINGTON.
u. &.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-06

NEW Monument Avenue apartment
house for sale on 20 per cent basis
Long leases TO good tenants Address
G Sill, care Times Dispatch.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-06

THE SAVINGS BANK OF RICHMOND.
Federal Reserve System.
Postal Savings Bank Depository
The annual meeting of the stock
holders OF this bank will DO held at
the banking house on THURSDAY.
January II. 1915, at o'clock r. NJ
JAMES NJ. BALL,
On Shipr
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-06
FOR SALE-Farns

FOX sale. lS2 acres OF fine farming
iaid in Warren County. y. G.. on
hrc0ia and Ransom Bridge Road. X. f..
-. miles FROM Arcola. Convenient
10 hiSh school, church and store. Sit
uat"d between Green Leaf Johnson and
EosburS Railroad. Three onc-horse
farms: ono eight dwelling. For
further particulars address rs. w. D."
233 Harrison street. Petersburg, Va.
WANTED. to hear from owner OF good
farm Tor sale. Send cash price and
description. ID. f., Bush, Minnca polls.
Mimi.
CHEAPEST farms. homes timber, any
size. Price, location list free. A.
G.. Buchanan, Chester. Va
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-06
TYPEWlsITERS.

TTPEWRlTERS.
= t3dcrwoods, Rcm-
ingtons, l.. &. Smiths. divers, Mon
archs at half price. Machines direct
from factory, fully guaranteed; not
second hand or shopworn. Why pay
SiOo: Call and Inspect. ITO East
Main Street. Richmond.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-06
SPECIAL NOTICES.

ASP Observation-Disclosures
THIS season we offer II great bargain
IN asparagus; , large cans OF tips
for 90 cents. They are delicious. Geo.
Med. Blake Il Co, No. 90 Broad Street.
Phone Randolph 5l2-5l3.
WANTED. the public to Know tnat
Jahnke Bros, jewelers., 912 East
Main street, buy, sell. exchange and
remount diamonds in the latest stylos.
Old gold and silver taken In exchnnEa
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-06

WANTED, n cotton mill located In
Eastern South Carolina. Would like
10 engage 4 trained nursc-only r. ~
considcrcd-to take charge of dispcn-
sary and district nursing. No night
work. Short hours and fair salary
G2i. care Times Dispatch
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-06
Receiver S Sale
] SHALL SELL AT PUBLIC
AUCTION.
TIT fTnSDA

THURSDAY, JANUARY :, 1915,
At 3;:t0 J.. VI.
In Front of the City Hall Capitol
street Entrancc).
TWO AUTOMOBILES. ONE SEVEN
PASSENGER MANWELL WITH
ELECTRIC STARTER, TOP AND
WINDSHIELD. 1914 MODEL ALL.
CONFLICT E-ONC FINE-P a S E n
GER CHA LME;RS, WITH TOP. ETC.
TERMS, Cash.
Above sale held under order of tho
Chancery Court of the City of Rich
mond.
j. HERBERT MERCER,
Receiver.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-06
HELP Observation-Disclosures.

WANTED. 20 hear from all teachers
who hold state certificates and are
without schools. We can place you Mt
once; The Virginia Teachers Bureau,
\. W. Cridlin, Manager. Woodland
Heights. Richmond, Va. Phone Madi-
son 557S. Also Gordonsvillc Branch. j.
Walton Hall. Manager. Box Isl. Cor
louisville.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-06

VIRGINIA TRUST COMPANY,
Richmond. Virginia, December 81, 1914
THE annual meeting ofrthe stockhold-
erS OF this company Will be held Mt
the office Of the company, No 1906
East Main street, Richmond, Virginia..
at IL o'clock AZ, on Wednesday,, Jan
uary 90, 1915.
L. ID. AYLETT,
Secretary
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-06
HELP WANTED-AIalea and Female.

WANTED. men and women to qualify
Tor government positions. Several
thousand appointment to be made next
few months. Fun information about
openings, how to prepare, etc. free
Write Immediately for booklet {; 1874
Earl Hopkins, Washington. -. G.
LOOK, the Classic Corn Club. Nenter.
Va, intends 40 give $50 cash as a
prize for an ear OF field corn. Hustle.
Hurry. Pick out your best ear to-day.
parcel post H. Insured with only 10
cents for valuable. egg mixture formui la.
and you are In line for tho $50
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-06
FOR RENT-Busincss Property.
FOR neutrality-suspicious..

WANTED. TO rent or subIet ~ once
furnished housekeeping apartment of
or . rooms. with kitchen and bath
ferences given. q 2oI, care Times Dis
patch.
1922 y. Harrison. second apartment nve
rooms. bath and kitchcncttc: steam
heated. and hot water available at all
times. Select location. Uncxpired lease
to September ! at reduction. Phone
Randolph 1867.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-06

WANTED. colorea woman for cooking
ana cleaning; wages satisfactory il
competent. Apply +0i West Fifteenth
street. South Richmond.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-06
FOR SAIE-Business
WANTED-HorSes

GOOD driving and riding horse: mus,
ne sound and gentle and good an.
pcarance; state price and age. Adj.
dress G oil. care Times Dispatch
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-06

reliable woman az nurse.
tood wages references required.
1901 Hanover Avenue
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-06

nurse for two children.
Must have references. Phone Ran
hOlph I9nN
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-06
INFORMATION WANTED.
TO Edward A. Linkenback. Your
FAMILY wants you. Re man and
como home.
AUCTION SALES.--FUTURE Days
RECEIVERS AUCTION SALE OF
Stock, Fixtures and Liquor
License of
J. J. keaveney, Bankrupt,
No. zoo West Broad Street

Pursuant TO an order of the District
Court Of the United States for the
Eastern District OF Virginia. entered on
the 18th day OF December. 1914, in the
matter OF J. j. keavenoy, Bankrupt,
l will sell at public auction. on
THURSDAY. JANUARY /, 1915.
ut o'clock =. NJ
all the stock on hand. including fixtures
and unexpired license to retail LIQUOR,
etc. consisting OF Cash Register, Back
and Front bar Fixtures. Showcases
Wall Fixtures, Iron Safe. Glasses and
Accessories. Awning. Case Goods ana
Whiskey and Wine in Barrels, Cigars.
Cigarettes and Tobacco. Fancy Bottles
Copper Measures. stove, Bottled Rcer
and assorted Whiskeys. etc, and Cen
erhl stock of Liquors. etc. and uncX-
PRED lease on premises.
'rhe receiver is authorized to receive
private offers for said assets as a
whole
TERMS: Cash.
EDWARD L. RYAN
Receiver and Trustee,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-06
GOLD AND SILVER.

WANTED, to buy for cash old gold
anu silver. Fine watch and icwclrv
repairing Il specially. T.. g. Never
Jewelry Co. 81 West Broad
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-06
HELP WANTED-FemaIe.

WANTED a woman typesetter with
experiences in job work and book
Keeping. The Clarion Publishing Co.
inc, Diliwyn, Va.
WANTED servant girl AT 20t North
North Rowland street
THREE ladies to travel: teachers pre-
fcrrcd: must have good address and
FAR education. Expenses advanced
Apply after +. M. PIP West Main
street.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-06
WANTED-ReaI Estate.

LIST your farms with j. A. Connolly
Co. Write postal tor necessary
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-06
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

Statesmen making tho general store
trade who wish TO make extra money
commission and which Is well known
and extensively advertised: corrcspon-
dence confidential; give full particu-
lars in first letter. Address +. o. Box
ll43. Richmond. Va
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-06
MEETINGS.

Richmond, Va. Dec I2. 1914.
THE annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Manchester National
Bank will be held in its banking house
TUESDAY. JANUARY IL, 1915. at 12
O'Clock noon, for the election of dircc-
tors and the transaction OF any other
business that may properly como before
the meeting.
D. c. BALLARD.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-06
DRY CLEANING AND SECURING.

LADIES gloves. all lengths, cleaned
10 cents. Hanover Cleaning and
Pressing Club. Phone Madison 1895
10 LIZ West Main.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-06
ICE, COAL AND WOOD
SHOES.

CUT RATE SHOES
FAMILY shoes at rock bottom prices.
Empire Shoe Company. GOA West
Broad street.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-06
MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES.

DOLL hospital, dolls repaired and
made and wigs furnished at 200 North
Third Street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-15
ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE
HOLDS ANNUAL MEETING
Special Fund Is Asked for Purchase
of Horses Too Old
to Work.

Announcement was made today ~ .
meeting of the Washington Amman
Rescue League at the Playhouse that
the association had cared for 4,l1'
small animals and had bought twenty :
one old horses during the year.
The league decided to further It's
campaign, inaugurated last year, IN
giving to drivers an emergency shoe
for horses to be used in bad weather.
These will be distributed at drug stores
and police stations. where they may be
obtained by teamSters.
A special fund is being asked that a
large number of horses too old Tor work
may be purchased by the league Mem
bers of the league during the past year
made bandageS, which they sent 10
Europe for use in the care OF injured
horses
Rear Admiral S A. Staunton, the treas
urer, who presided in the absence of Mrs.
Ackley, reported a balance on hand OF
S269.07.
Mrs s NJ Acllley was reelected presi-
dent. Others elected Were Vice presI-
dents Arthur d. Addison. Rev. Dr. {.
Ernest Smith, Rear Admiral Seatoh
Schroeder. John r. Mclean, Mrs. Archi-
bald Hopkins. Mrs. Duncan I. Fletcher
and Mrs. Charles Boughton Wood,
Mrs. James f. MARITIME. Walter Still
son Hutchins and DIR. Frank Ander-
son: secretary, Mrs. +. +. smith, ana
treasurer, Admiral Staunton.
The directors are Mrs. George Becker,
Miss Martha Goldman. Miss Lydia 5.
Biddle, Mrs. Ira Bennett, Mrs. William
A. Slater, Thomas F. Bayard, Mrs a.
P. Gordon Cumming, Nine Hussein
Bey. Mrs H. c. Moses. Mrs NJ. X. Blu
menberg and Mrs. Merton Twogood
The Headquarters of the league is at
1855 Ohio avenue northwest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-15
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued
to the following:
Peter NJ. Torrance and F'lorina Mack
Howard Armstead and Louisa Ma
gruder.
Anatol Czarnecki and Veronica Rad
onski.
Jeff l.. McCaleb of Selma Miss, and
Kate Il. l-inahan of Philadelphia. Pa.
Arthur Stengel and Louise l. Bizzell.
Theophilus b. Hilton of New York
city and Lydia de NJ kinscy of At
ianta. Ga
Ewell X Jet. United States Navy,
and Linnie Y. Ward of Arlington, Va.
James T.. Fox Of Greenwood Va, and
Maud l.. Eelew Of charlottesville, Va.
George 6. Hill aud Willie B. Day
l.. Griffin Brooks Of Alexandria, Va,
and Minnie y. Nero of Deanwood, d. c.
Thomas NJ. Nurdock and Mary l..
Roscher, both of Richmond, Va.
Leroy Waters and Eliza beth $. Baden,
both of Takoma Park, Nd
q. Edward Dombhart Of this city and
Bessie T. Merchant of Manassas Va.
Alfred X. Davenport and Gertrude r
Dudley. both Of Richmond. Va
James Tempieman Of Westmorelan nd
county. Va, and Sarah Hurst of New
land. Va.
g. Edgar Loudermilk Of Marytown
W. Va, and Charlotte " AlImon OF
Bay City, Mich.
John II. Lewis and Mary l.. jefferson
David II. Joyce of Madison. y. c. and
Ella Z. Drais of Gettysburg, Pa.
Thomas ]. Nalli2an and Mary l.
Mooney
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-15
Deaths Reported.

The following deaths have been re-
ported to the health department in the
last twenty four hours.
Gertrude C. Simpson. l6 years, 1874
New Jersey avenue northwest
Charles d. Mehrlins. AZ years, TN ana
streets southwest
Francis NJ Cockrell. 81 years 9Zo 10Th
street northwest. -.
Merten c. Sanborn. AZ years, George
town University Hospital.
Nellie Perry, 90 years, providence
Hospital rt.,
Robert Savage, SO years, United
states soldiers Home Hospital.
John Van Kyke, 62 years, United
States soldiers Home Hospital.
Mary C. Moore, 81 years, 2l27 lst
street northwest.
Edwin A. Lipscomb. IS years, Wash
inston Asylum Hospital.
Mary A. Bisley. 70 years, - Bryant
street northwest.
siary H. Lount, GO years, Hotel STRAIT
ford. l4th and Monroe streets
Roscoe Dorsey, 80 years, freedmen
| Hospital. ,,-
celia Magruder, 40 years, Emergency
Warren Aston, Al years, $50 I'd street
southwest.
| Hospital. ,eos ,
| northwest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-15
THREE MIDDIES DISMISSED.
Repeated Violations of Academy
Regulations Given as Reason.

Three midshipmen have been dis
missed from the Nava! Academy by
President Wilson on the recommends
ton of the Secretary of the Navy and
of the superintendent OF the academy
They were among the fifty midshlpmen
found guilty of minor offenses IN con
nection with the recent hazing and
cribbing Investigations at the academy
all of whom were placed on probation
for one year
Repeated violations of academy regu-
lations during the parole was charged
against the men dismissed.
An Annapolis dispatch says that the
dismissed midshipmen are Edwin D.
King of New York, Lyle c. DeveauX OF
Missouri and Daniel s. Appleton of
Georgia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-15
GETS SIX YEARS FOR ARSON.
Chief Justice Covington pronounces
Sentence on Ernest Reed

chief Justice Covingtou Yesterday sem
fenced Ernest Reed. colored. to serve
six Years Ia the penitentiary, follow ing
hts conviction ON "A charge Of arson
Reeu was charged with setting fire to
a stable of the southern Coal Company
September II last.
The chief justice took occasion to tell
the prisoner of the seriousness of tie
the law of England arson was punish
able by death. He said he wishes to
set an example to show that such
crimes are to be dealt with severely in
this jurisdiction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-15
London Interest in U. S. Securities.

LONDON. December 15.-The plan Of
Reginald McKenna, chancellor of the
exchequer, for the mobilization of
American securities is again discussed
by the morning newspapers in great
detail. but largely on technical points,
regarding which further e1ucidation By
the government is awaited An at
tempt has been made to put up prices
on American securities on the stock
exchange, but it met with no success.
An annual waste OF 5o,000.000 eggs
IA l.es Ilace in the United States.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-15
Births Reported.

The following births have been re-
ported to the health department in the
last tWenty-four hours
Theodore p. c. ana Eva Willis, boy.
kendrick and Nioletta Sc0field, boy
Thomas and Hannah Stathoponl0s, boy.
Hunter =. and Elsie +. Linton. boy.
Charles S. and Mary l.. Lowe, girl and
boy ftwins)
Mathews and Cathorlin S. Eoerner. girl.
William II. and Blanche f. Harris. boy.
Edward X. and Kate Hardin, boy
Thomas and Cora Humphreys, hoy.
Victor F. and Cordia Hammer, girl.
John |. and Bertha Erickson, girl.
r. Earl and Mary f. F,llicott, boy.
Louis J. and Elsie +. Dickerson. boy.
Nicholas and Carmela Campanoh, boy.
Fletcher s. and Gertrude II. Cauffman.
girl.
Ernie and Catherine Y. Adanson, girl
Elliott ana Helen West girl.
vivian J.. and Alice Gaskins boy
Ray and Mary Burton, boy.