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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-11
REPORT ON BOOK PROBE
MAY BE FILED TO-DAY
Committee Expected 10 Announce Fall
ure to Find DETERMINATIONS
Against Virginia.

The Joint Legislative committee APP
pointed To Investigate schoolbook con
ditions in Virginia will report TO the
General Assembly that no graft exists
In connection with book adoptions. and
that there is only slight evidence OF
discrimination against Virginia by pub
fishers. 1t is thought that the com
mittee Will submit its finding TO the
Legislature to-day
The committee will recommend that
a careful study OF renting plates he
made with the view OF having the
State publish at least n part of its own
schoolbooks. and that n further study
be made OF the cost OF distribution OF
books In effort to lessen the cost
OF books TO pupils.
Delegate Gum Of Hcnrico, is chair
man of the investigating committee.
The resolution adopted by the Lcgis-
lature calling for the inquiry provides
that the committee shall report it's
findings during the present special scs-
sion OF the General Assembly.
The probe has created widespread
interest. and numerous witnesses have
testified before the investigators.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-11
CELEBRATE ANNIVERSARY
salvation Army Horn FIFTY Ycnrn Ago
with Mission Meeting In London.

II over the world this week mem
ha's or the organization are celebrat-
ing IN" hfticth anniversary OF the Sal
Nht1"n Army. The Salvation Army was
born half century ago when the late
General William ana Katherine Booth
held the first mission meeting in the
Sums OF London.
series OF special meetings cele-
hrating tho occasion Will be held in
richmond. beginning Tonight at s
o'clock nj 1925 East Broad street. The
opening meeting Will he conducted by
hrisadier William and Mrs Escott, Of
Baltimore. Md.
SATURDAY. night on Broad Street. near
seventh. Colonel II. f. Holtz bishop OF
the salvation Army. Will conduct an
open air concert assisted by the jubi-
lee silver quartet and jubilee singers
Services VIII he held in several churches
by the Salvation Army on Sunday. and
on Sunday night n united revival meet
ing will he held at Broad Street Metbo-
dist Episcopal Church.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-11
TO INVITE SUNDAY
Committee Is Appointed to Proceed TO
Philadelphia md See Evnngelixt.

The invitation to billy" Sunday to
come TO Richmond to CONDUCT a revival
VIII be borne Saturday night to Ihila-
delphia by a committee composed OF
Rev. w. Asbury Christian, ID. D.. chair
man; S. X. Mckee. general secretary Of
the Young Mems Christian Association,
secretary, and Rev. John r. Johnson
pastor Of Tabernacle Baptist Church
The committee Will meet Mr.. Sunday
in Philadelphia and make arrangements
with him for his proposed visit TO Rich
mond. In spite OF the opposition which
has been expressed here and In spite
Of the words of Ma" Sunday. the com
mittee hopes to be able to persuade the
great evangelist TO visit this city.
The Committee of Twenty Five com
posed OF ministers and laymcn, held n
meeting yesterday afternoon. when
plans for the invitation were discussed
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-11
CURTIS ELECTED MANAGER
OF BUSINESS MEMS CLUB
Former Newspaper Man Is Selected
by Committee to- Fill Impor-
tant Post.
WILL SUCCEED c. p. wALroRD
New Officer Will Take Up Duties on
Monday - Predecessor. Who Re-
mains Until March I, VIII Enter
Insurance Field

j. I. w. Curtis. well known in civic
aiiairs. was yesterday afternoon elect
"d secretary and manager OF the Busi =
ness Mems Club. To succeed Charles l..
Naiford u the election was made hy
IN" executive COMMITTEES. following the
recommendation Of a special commit
tee. which selected Mr. Curtis from a
large HELD Of applicants He Will take
UP his new duties ON February IL.
The selection of Mr.. Curtis was not
unexpected. being predicted yesterday
morning In The Times dispatch lie
was formerly connected with tho advcr-
Using department OF this paper. and Is
wei! known in business circles The
selection was mad" by - committee OF
lhr"H consisting o! William :. T. MAYO.
!. l.. BRYAN and II Il lIarwod Its
report was submitted after several
weeks OF work in investigating the rec
"rds or the applicants In the selection
OF MI. curtis, members Of tho club
feel confident that they have made no
mistake. and that he viii make an
energetic executive officer
Although MIR Walford who Will en-
ter The insurance field as manager for
w. w. Hardwickc, will not leave the
club until March |. his successor Will
begin his duties on Monday in order
that he may familiarizc himself with
the work. Associated with the new
manager Will he the old employees of
tho Office
President Alvin NJ Smith said ves-
tcrday that the business Mems Club IS
now entering upon :, new era Since
the last annual meeting Il bond issue
mas been Heated 20 take over the old
debt which has hung over the club since
its removal into It's present quarters.
These bonds Will be taken up in one
ana two years without disturbing the
finances OF tho organization.
With the energetic manager TO az
sumo tho direction and supervision OF
the routine work. il is believed that
the club VIII make rapid strides MIR
Wa!ford leaves IL In the best financial
shape IL has been In for several wears.
ana, through remaining two months az
ter his resignation was sent in. ms
enabled the club 10 strairhten out it's
financial affairs without difficulty Nc
mas hccn secretary and manager :nr
nearly four years
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-11
BOlSSEAU'S DEATH WAS
ACCIDENTAL, SAYS JURY
Verdict or Coroner's Jury Expected to
ADULT Taxi Driver, Under.
Arrest.

Accidentally killed." was the YER
dict brought in yesterday by coro-
ner's jury which Investigated the death
of G. c. Boisseau, G35 North Eighth
Street who was run down by n taxi
cab on Fourteenth Street during the
early morning of February . r. IT,
Williams, 1907 East Tenth Street. driver
OF the taXicab. will be arraigncd in
Police Court on Il charge of inyolun-
tary manslaughtcr, hut in view Of the
verdict Of the coroncr's jury 1t is eX-
pectcd that he will be dismissed
Williams and X. A. Thorpe, who were
on the front seat OF the machine when
BoisScau was struck, testified yester-
day that the man appeared in the path
of the car unexpectedly, and that al
though the car was running slowly it
was impossible to avoid striking him.
The rate of the car was placed at six
miles an hour.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-11
RAT INCREASE HEARING
DRAGGING ALONG SLOWLY
Questions and Answers Deal Largely
With Technical Freight Classi-
fcati0nS.
pRoTEsTANTs WAGE FIGHT
Determined Effort Is Being Made 10
Show State Corporation Commits
sion That Advance Is Not Ncccs-
SaryATo BE Reviewed To-Day.

with two days already taken up.
INC end or the hearing before the state
Corporation Commission on the uppli-
cation OF sixteen Virginia railroads for
an increase in freight rates, IS no,
in sight. Three witnesses only have
been on the stand so far. The uncs-
tons and answers deal largely with
technical details Of charges rates and
classiiicatons. The protcstants ycstor-
day continued the vigorous ngh,
against the increase
The railroads are asking for pcrrnis-
sion To make parallel incrcas" OF
. per cent in intrastate freight rates.
in accordance with the terms OF tho
recent order of the Interstate Com
mcrcc Commission. which allowed an
Increase To those roads coming within
the Eastern classification. Opposing
the increase are the Chambers OF Com
mercc of Richmond. Petersburg. Alex
andria and Norfolk, and the Norfolk
Truckers Exchange
When the hearing was resumed yes
tcrday morning, Il. +. Williamson. OF
Washington. a traffic expert. was again
placed on the stand by the professionals
He undertook to show that in many
Instances tho rates on Interstate shin
mcnts were lower than those on intra-
state shipments. whore the length Of
maui was much shorter. He filed a
number Of exhibits on the conparison
OF rates in this State ana in others
Francis Il. James, OF Washington, IS
conducting the case for the professionals
j. Green. traffic manager OF the
Southern Railway Company, was the
first witness for the petitioners TAX
ing l.ynchburS rs basis. Mr.. Green
explained fully why the rate from
Boston to LynchburG was almost as
cheap as from Norfolk To I.ynchburg.
nasing his argument on the compcti-
ton between water and rail. He
stated, however. that the competition
between manufacturers in the two
places was caused by materials and
not by freight rates. Following Mr.
Green T.. -. IIotchkiss. traiii manager
OF the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
Company. took the stand, and explained
many or the alleged discrepancies
brought out by the protcstants.
The hearing was adjourned at :
o'clock. and will be continued this
morning. y number Of other witnesses
are TO be examined. Owing to the
technical nature OF the testimony and
the frequent references to traffic schcd-
ules and other volmminous records. lit
tie progress is made
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-11
DANCE WAS EXPENSIVE
Court Convieta Negroes Arrested In
Raid on Southside iinlI.

Five negroes were hailed before Jus
ticc Maurice yesterday morning in Po-
lice Court. Part H.. as the result of Il
raid by the Southside police on Tues
day night on dance hall at 2l5 East
Fifteenth Street. Louis Sally and
Henry Arnstcad were fined So each
for cutting Fred Green with a knife
CLIFFORD Cheatham. Lawrence Fleming
and Green were fined $40 Z; piece on the
charge Of running the amusement place
without license. They claimed 1t was
n social club but could not explain why
admission was charged
Ohicers Sharp. Breeder and Witzgall
arrested the negroes who figured In tho
cutting scrape. while Policeman Dunna
want nabbcd the propr!ctors. In com
pliance with Major Wcrner's order.
Captain Wright has directed his force
to Keep strict surveillance on all dis
orderly houses in South Richmond
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-11
HOSPITAL CELEBRATION
"F0undcrs Day" to he Observed To-
Morrow at ShcItcrinE Arms

Preparations have been completed for
making Founders Day" the annual
celebration Of the Shcltering Arms
Hospital. an interesting occasion. The
day viii be observed with lifting cX-
crcises tomorrow at noon in the hos
pitaL Mayor George Ainslic will make
the principal address, while Rev. w.
Russell Bowie ID. d.. rector or st. Paurs
Episcopal Church, will have charge OF
the services. Mrs. j. K. Bowman has
arranged the musical program. Re-
freshments will be served after the
services, when the building Will be
open to inspection by the public.
The report OF the hospital shows that
great aid has been rendered the poor
people during the year. Free treat
ment was given G45 patients, ut n cost
of about $1,000 month. Fifteen
trained nurses are employed i'm the hos
pital and two intcrncs.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-11
TO GIVE PLAY
Church TIin Athletic Association VIII
StnEe "KIng Of TimbuctOo."

Members Of the Church Hill Athletic
Club will present comedy In two
acts, entitled THE King of Timbuc-
too" tomorrow night at s o'clock In
bellevue School. BILLY" Hay, n we'll
known minstrel entertainer, is in the
principal role, and is supported by n
good cast. The plot deals with the hunt
for n happy woman conducted by the
natives OF Timbuctoo, assisted by sew
eral Americans.
Among the performers will be:
Misses Josie Lewis Carrie Kuhn. Marie
StutZ, Eva Kuhn. Nellie GanZert. Nan
coy Muncin and Ruth Adams: William
Hay. Jessie Adams, Thomas Bickers.
Hurley Thacker. Meryman Gregory and
Bertram Williams.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-11
Held for washington Police.

Lois Brooks was yesterday afternoon
arrested by acknowledgements Wilt
shire and Bailey at the request OF the
Washington authorities. She was To-
Gated in n clearinghouse at 103 East
Cary Street, and was taken to the First
Precinct Station, where she will be
held pending her appearance In the Po-
lice Court. The Washington police say
they want her on Il charge OF stealing
a quantity of jcwelry and clothing
from q woman in that city. She will
be arraigned in court to-day, and will
he held pending word from the Wash
inGton authorities
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-11
Police Subcommittee Meets.

a subcommittee Of the Board OF
Police Commissioners held lengthy
and heated meeting behind closed doors
in Police Headquarters last night. No
information as TO the work done or tho
business which came before the COM
mittee was given out following tho
meeting, nor did the commissioners
present discuss the meeting with news
paper men In any way
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-11
COMPANY CLAIMS THAT
EMPLOYEES MENE COURTEOUS

Counsel for the traction company
contcndcd that the Judgment OF the
lower court was In conflict with the
direct conclusions of the law They
asserted that when person has forced
himself upon ear and refused to pay
or leave, an arrest might follow as a
natural consequence, on the ground
mat he was trespasscr. Mr..
OFlahcrty, they contend, was not ar
rested for failing to drop his fare
in the box. but for refusing to pay
his fare in the proper manner or leave
the car. The lower court, they showed
by the transcript of record, found that
the conductor and motorman had both
exercised an unpleasant duty In a no
lite and courteous manner and acted
with good faith and without malice
Three alleged errors were cited
Counsel for the defendant company as
serted that the court erred in its con-
struction of the law applying TO the
case. and In holding that the PLAINTIFF
was entitled TO recover at all for the
reasons and manner set forth In the
petition; that the court erred in
awarding tho plaintiff excessive dam
ages. even III he had been technically
entitled to recover. and that 1t erred
IN ovcrrulinE n motion to set aside
the Judgment as contrary to the law
and evidence
An appeal and superscdeas was also
allowed in the suit of the Powhatan
Lime Corporation against Eva r..
Whctzcl. In the Circuit Court of
shenandoah County Mrs. Whctzel had
been given damages in the sum OF
$1,000 for the death OF her husband.
company bond OF $1,000 was re-
Uuircd
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-11
Organize Pence Party nroncb.

Richmond branch OF the womans
fcace farty VIII be organized here this
afternoon by Mrs John jay White. o:
Washington. one of the ice-presidenis
OF the organiza ton, of which Jane Ad-
dams. OF Hull House. is president. Mrs.
White Will bring the subject to the
pubic through the Equal Suffrage
league or Richmond at its hcadquar-
tcrs in the Commercial BUILDING
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-11
Negro Girl Asphyxintcd.

Queen Williams. q young negro girl
recently from the country, blew out
the gas In her room In tho rear OF n
house on Park Avenue, near Meadow
street Tuesday night and was found
dead In her bed carly yesterday morn
Ing. Coroner Taylor was notified, but
deemed an inquest unnecessary.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-11
SouthsIde Elk. to No,uin,,.

Omccrs will be nominated at the reg
ular meeting OF Manchester Lodge No.
$40, benevolent and Protective Order
or ElkS. tonight. at o'clock in Elks'
Home. Eleventh and Isainbridpe Streets
The election Will be held In March. and
the installation services the following
month. y social session will follow tho
business meeting. Manchester Lodge is
In hourishinS condition. and efforts
VIII he made TO make this a record
year
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-11
WOMAN BADLY BURNED
IN GASOLINE EXPLOSION
Mrs. Peter Luvin Dangerously
Scared by Flames From Eek.
ploding Cook Stove.
NOT EXPECTED TO SURVIVE
Husband, Burned on Hands and
Arms In Attempt to Save Wife,
Under Treatment With Her at yir.
ginin Hospital

Mrs. Peter Luvin. 1916 TenabIe Street.
was dangerously If not fatally burned
In her home yesterday morning when
her clothing caught IRE from tho cx-
p!osion OF gasoline stove In the
Kitchen OF her home. Her husband oc-
cuplcs another bed in Virginia Hos
pital. suffering from severe burns OF
the hands and arms, received while he
cnd"avorcd TO cNtinguish the flames
which cnvclopcd his wife Mr. I.uyiu's
condition is not thought TO be serious
by surgeons at the hospital, but there
Is little hope of Mrs. Luvin surviving.
according 10 Information obtained at
tho hospital early this morning
Mrs LAWN was leaning over tho
stove preparing breakfast. when tho
explosion occurred. Her waist caught
fro Immediately. and the flames quickly
spread over her body. Screaming with
pain and fear, tho woman rushed to tho
foot OF the stairs leading 20 her hus-
hands room. and cried for help. Luvin
dashed down the steps and his wife ran
into tho back yard. where he found her,
mass OF flame.
TRIES TO ENTISGUISH
FLAMES WITH BLANKET
The husband secured blanket ana
wrapped II about the body OF his wife
beating the flames with tho corners as
hest he could. Tho blanket quickly ir-
nited. and Iuvins bare hands and arms
suffered horribly. Ncighbors rushed to
his assistance. hut they were too late 10
prove OF material assistance.
Ambulance Surgeon Walker had been
summoned 10 SO North Eighteenth
street and happened 10 be pa ssIng the
hoor soon after tho accident occurred
He was notified and. realizing the scri-
BUSINESS of the Injuries. abandoned the
first call, and rushed Mr. and Mrs Iu-
win 10 the virginia Hospital, where
they were turned over TO tho care Of
other surgeons while DR.. Walker re-
turned To answer the first call
l.u"in Is a tailor In the employ Of NJ
Fisher. He IS about ttLrty-nve years
old and his wife is several years
Younger. They have two small chill
dr"n. who are being cared for by neigh
bors
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-11
An appeal and MANIFESTATIONS was ais
Prohibition Meeting Tonight.

business and social meeting of the
w omans prohibition League OF Amer
lea VIII he held tonight at o'clock
at headquarters. 1I5 North Fifth Street,
wnen the work and future plans Of
the organization will he fully dis
cussed. An attractive musical pro-
gram has been arranged In connection
win In" meeting and refreshments
will be served
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-11
Justice crutchnela wor...

The condition of Justice j. j. Crutch-
field was last night reported as growing
moro serious, At his home on North
Robinson street. 1t was learned that
pleurisy had developed in the Justices
left lung, and he is said to have spent
n restless day and night. Although his
conditions Is regarded as unfavorablc
by his physician 1t is not thought TO be
serious
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-11

The monthly fun dress dru Of Tho
richmond Light Infantry ErIas "a,
talon was held last niph, in "a.
armory. Sixth and Marshall Strcn,s
Nj four companies had large attend.
ance. Following the drill "a dance vy.,s
4iven. The invitations TO TIC affair
wcrc limited
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-11
Special Council Meeting,

In tho absence OF II. L. Peters. prcss
hcnt or the Common Council! Vice Pres
ihcnt G. IL lintcline has called : Spc-
.clal meeting of that body tonight to
concur In the amended SEGREGATION or
dinance. The meeting win be held al 8
o'clock.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-11
nnnk Receivers Cue

The receivers Of the Common wealth
Bank entered suit yesterday in the Law
and Equity Court against J. II. Mont
Eomery and Robert Kirk for recovery
on Il note for $500.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-11
Nicllmond CIub t:Icc,,on

The Richmond Club will hold it's an
nhai meeting 1T its home, 30 East
Trace street, tonight. when officers and
directors for 1915 will he elected Nu-
'hcrohs business matters will he trans
acted. and supper will he served after
the meeting
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-11
TRACT ton COMPANY WINS
POINT IN CAR FARE SUIT
Supreme Court Grants New Trial I'm
Suit Brought by ID. G.
O'Flahcrty.
MUST DROP TICKET IN BOX
Regulation OF Company Held to BE
Reasonable One-Lnw and Equity
Court Erred in Judgment, Giving
Plaintiff $500 for False Arrest.

Deciding that the trial court had
erred in several particulars Judge
James Keith. of the Virginia Supreme
Court OF Appeals. yesterday granted a
writ OF error and Supcrscdcas in the
suit Of u. G. O'Flahcrty against the
virginia Railway and Power Company
In the Law and Equity Court. Mr..
oflahcrty was given damages In the
sum oil S"oo because he was placed I'M
cor arrest by n conductor OF an cleo
tric car for refusing to drop his fare in
the box placed on the rear platform for
that purpose. The action Of Judge
Keith means that now trial must be
hcid Bond in tho sum OF $1,000 was
required of the defendant company
The history OF the case is Interesting
d. G. o'Flahcrty. of the legal firm OF
o'Flah"rty & Fulton boarded n Broad
and Main street Car at Eighth and
Main streets on November 81, 1911 He
passed into the car and took n scat
without dropping his fare into the box
The conductor reminded him of his
oversight. and he rendered ticket
The conductor refused to take the fare
informing Mr.. O'Flaherty that he was
not permitted To do so by the company
REFUSED TO LEAVE Can
OR DEPOSIT FARE
Mr. O'Flaherty, according to wilt
ncSScs, became abusive, and refused
either to leave the car or to deposit
ms liSNct III the box. AT LOmbar dy and
''road Streets. after being asked sew
"ral times to pay his fare In the man
ncr prescribed by the company. he at
tempted to leave the car. first by tho
front door and then by the rear one
~ the rear door he is alleged to have
struck the conductor in the face Mr..
o'tlahcrty asserted that his elbow
might have struck the conductor, but
that the blow was accidental He was
placed under arrest and taken to the
Reservoir. where he was placed in
charge of city patrolman. and later
bailcd Tor appearance in Police Court
Justice Crutchheld. In Police Court.
took the case under adviscmcnt but
before his decision was rendered. Mr..
oFlahcrty entered suit for $4,000 in
the Law and Equity Court, and the
ease was submitted TO Judge Crump on
the evidence adduccd at the hearing
On September Il. 1914. he handed down
his decision. in which he held. in part.
that the regulation requiring passcn-
gers To deposit their fares in the box.
was reasonable. that the conductor had
not complying with the rule, hut did
not have the right to place him under
arrest. The court said in part
1T is not unreasonable for a cor
poration to make such a requirement.
hut upon the refusal of the passenger
to leave the car or pay fare, the con-
ductor had the right 10 eject him. in
stead of threatening him with arrest
The conductor. however, exercised the
authority OF police officer or con-
serVator OF tho peace, arrested the
plaintiff ana detained him as a prisoner
under arrest"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-11

The case against William Blakley,
charged with being suspicious charac-
ter, suspected Of forging the name OF
Mrs. Clarence Lucas to n check for SOS.
was yesterday dismissed in Police
Court
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-11
Ninety Days for stcnIrng.

G. Il. Smith colorcd. was Yesterday
sentenced to ninety days in jail when
convicted of stealing SIS worth of iron
from the southern Railway Companv.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-11
Mrs. Tiiicr nj yIo.,,.,

MIS- J r. Tillcr, Of south Kicbno,,
~ haN"nt ~ trc Hyroin iiosnI,cI
whcfe hcr condition Is reported r. J."
favorable 'eu " DC