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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-20
Writ OF Error Granted.

The Supreme Court of Appeals OF
Virginia yesterday granted writ OF
error and supersedeas in the case Of A.
i. Darlington, trading as the Pocahon-
tas Guano Company vs.. the Collins
Plass Co. The case comes up on appeal
from the Corporation Court of the city
OF Lynchburg. Darlington was sued by
the Collins-Plass Co, for alleged brea CHI
of contract, the plaintiff corporation
alleging that he had failed TO purchase
quantity of guano sacks. in violation
OF an agreement. The jury awarded a
verdict and judgment for S5i6, from
which Darlington appealed
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-20
WESTWOOD PARTLY BURNED
Summer Home OF I.ntc DIR. Hunter Nc
CURE suffers From Flames,

Fire Yesterday afternoon DESTROYED
part or the home Of the late DIR. Hunter
Mcclure, at Gintcr Park. now owned
ny the Union Theological Seminary.
The loss is estimated to he ahout A. ooo
The Ginter Park fire engine force
rendered effective aid i'm checking the
flames, and succeeded in preventing tho
whole building from being DESTROYED.
inc nome was occupied by Mr.. and
MRS: Murray NJ. Grey and Mr.. and Mrs.
T.. 4. Osborne.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-20
Forward on Vacation.

ieSander Forward, secretary TO Gov
crnor Stuart. left Yesterday mornir.
Aor flarrisonburg, where he will spend
several days The Governors secre
tary is enjoying n well-earncd vacation
after the long period of arduous work
devoiving upon him during the spccial
session OF the General Assembly He
VIII return to his desk in the executive
Offices next Monday.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-20
MIstrsn, In Damage su,,.

mistriai was declared in tho city
circuit Court. Yesterday, in the case Of
sophia Gorsuch. who sued tho Virginia
Halfway and Power Company for $4,000
for personal Injuries. Tho hearing Of
tho case was begun on Thursday. Tho
jury found II impossible To agree on a
verdict and was discharged. The case
VIII com" up for trial again at tho May
term.t
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-20
Turner IL Acquitted.

William u. Turner. 721 North Twcn-
tieth Street. was acquitted in Police
Court yesterday morning OF the charge
Of stealing 1000 coupons belonging to
the Allen & Gintcr branch of the Lig-
gclt & Myers Tobacco Company. Ac-
Quittal was asked by officials OF the
company, by whom Mr.. Turner has
been employed n number OF years.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-20
Policemen Transferred.

Al meeting OF the committee on
supervision OF the Board Of Police Com
missioncrs. held yesterday afternoon.
Policeman T. a. Leiss wa transferred
TO traffic duty at Ninth and Main
Streets; a. j. Portcr, bicyclcman IN the
Second District, was ,ransfcrrcl TO IN.
First District, to act as patrolma,,:
!. q. Ship was transferred from the
First District 10 tho Second. and w. e.
Clarke was transferred from tho sscond
to tho First.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-20
LOSES FOUR FINGERS
HrnI"mnn Falls from Moving Chr In
&. e q. Yards.

George Avis. of 900 North Twentieth
street. a ward brakeman in the Chcsn-
peak" and ohio yards, foil from n NOV
ing car last night. Tho train passed
over his left hand snvcring four IN
gers. u was also feared that his back
had been hurt. Ambulance Surgeon
walker removed him 10 Grace Hospital.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-20

AIH"rnhu Mars Guusr. Of Lee v.,rd
was IN" speaker las, uigh, q, Tho ro.
war Friday evening meeting ~ ,L.
membership of tho Young Non,s IL
nrcw Association. Tho speaker ncAt
FRIDAY. VII b" Julius G. Levitt.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-20
Motor Chr StUicn.

Dr. A. Thomas Emmett OF PIG r.a.,
Franklin street. reported TO tho police
last night that his Ford motor car. SO.
900. had hecn stolen from IN front Of
tho WcStmorcland Club about 1l:35
o'clock
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-20
ASKS CITY ATTORNEY
no RULE on QUESTION

The Board adopted the following
resolutions:
Resolved. That the City Attorney
be, and is hereby respectfully requested
TO inform this board whether the fol-
lowing extract from section BOA OF
the city charter Is. in his opinion. Con-
stitutional---in the sense that II would
he sustained by the Supreme Court as
a bar TO the candidacy and election OF
member Of the board by the people
and as vacating his office as a member
of the board on nomination for Office
Whatever the opinion Of the city
Attorney may tie he is also requested
10 inform the board If there is any way
10 nave the matter tested otherwise
than by the actual candidacy of n mem
her Of the board. Also to give opin-
ION on the words is named as AN ap-
p!icant or candidate or as proper to
be supported as a candidate for any
ONCE. or proper person TO receive such
Office. etc
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-20
QUESTIONS LAW BARRING
CANDIDACY OF INCUMBENT
mccarthy Thinks Member Should BE
Able TO Run Without For
feitinG Seat.
APPEALS TO CITY ATTORNEY
Charter Provision, Says Board Mem
Der, Does Violence to Constitu-
tional Right-To Make Provision
Tor Ones Future Welfare.

carlton Mccarthy. of the Admins
! 'ra'iVc board. broke into the routine
| session OF that body, yesterday. with a
protest against the charter provision
Which authorizes the board. as soon as
| on" of its members announces his can
d'dacE Tor another office, to DECLARE the
scat OF that member vacant. At his re-
! quest the board adoptcd II resolution
| asking tho City Attorney to rule upon
| the constitutionality OF this charter re-
striction.
Fcllow-membcrs on the board warned
! Mr. Mccarthy that his resolution may
DC construed by ovcr-ready gucsscrs as
an indication that he is thinking OF
becoming candidate for election as
Mayor TO this Mr.. Mccarthy replied
Vigorously that any one who under
TOOK TO make such a prediction would
! never inheri: Washimgton's toga, or
words to that effect.
SAYS GOVERNORS WAGE
SENATORIAL CAMPAIGN
II was well-known. said Mr. Nc
tarthE, that Governors Of Virginia
Tor generations have been open and
aNowed candidates for the United states
senate long before their terms of Of
nee expired, and have even engaged ac-
lively i'm furthcring their candidates.
during their incInnbcncy. If the rule did
not apply TO Il Governor. lie said, there
was no justification for enforcing il
Tho restriction. said Mr. Mccarthy
violated mans constitutional rights
and privileges, among others the right
to look into the future and make pro-
vision for his welfare after the cxpi-
ration of the term of office in which he
was serving.
CHARTER PROVISION
WHICH Is QUESTIONED
The charter provision TO which Mr.
Mccarthy objects. reads:
But should any member of the Adj
ministrativc Board become Il candidate
for any Office. Federal. State or NUM-
cipal. il shall. ipso facto. vacatc his Of
| ficc as member Of said board. and
whenever any member of said board is
named as napplicant or candidate or
as proper 10 be supported as a candidate
Tor any Office. or proper person to re-
ceive such office, the Mayor or chair
man Of said board shall, or any mem
bcrs of said board may notify him that
his name is mentioned in connection
with such office, and If said member
does not. within ten days after the re-
ceipt of such notice. file with the boa rd
his statement in writing that he Is
neither candidate nor an applicant
for such Office. and likewise certifying
that he will not accept nor serve IL
elected or appointed 10 such Office the
said board shall declare his place va
can't.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-20

CHAMOIS AND DOESkIN GLOVES-The
ones that wash perfectly with pure soap and
water onc-clasp lengths a. 500 and SI.50
pair
TWO-CLASP KID GLOVES-Of the soft
est most elastic skins, in colors tan. brown
black white. battleship gray, putty, sand,
champagne, etc, at 81 90 and S1.5O pair
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-20
SPRING GLOVES That the Mods
Are Wearing

CORRECT GIoVEsTherc of the
lchmonds Glove Stoe
qualities that SUPREME these prices.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-04-13
EVERY ACT IS A LAUGH
Abe and Norris 'Hold Up" Manager
Woods for Passes.

! Es fehlt nur noch, Mawruss." said
Abe Potash to his partner, Morris
Perlmutter
Always kicking, Abe" Morris com
meDted
Il amt kicking" Abe continued
why should l kick because they are
going to make from us piece in a
theayter?'
FROM us piece in the theayter!"
Morris exclaimed IAN Idee."
Ihats what | say to the young
lady which is coming here by the
name Miss Meredith and she saws from
getting such ideas A. H. Woods makes
a fortune already.
Vow, makes a fortune" Morris
cried, Il never heard tell Of the fell
Ter at all. Must be a new beginner in
the garment business"
what are you talking nonsense
garment business" Abe interrupted
"A. n. Woods is in the theayter bust
ness, not the garment business and
this here young lady says SO sure as
you are standing there that on April
l6 already he would make from us a
snow IN the Lavering theayter.
Norris shrugged his shoulders.
how could you let everybody stuff
you full of nonsense, Abe" he expos
tulated
No nonsense at all, Mawruss." Abe
retorted. This here young lady by
the name Maggie Meredith which |
was telling you about herself going to
be In the piece, and you can take it
from me, Mawruss, if A. H. Woods is
always got in his pieces such an ele-
CANT looking young lady, which she
talks so heightened and at the same
time sweet understand me, it's no
wonder that Teller makes out so good
That's all right, Abe" Morris said
skeptically. "One swaller amt going
to last all summer"
What do you mean, one swaller? ?"
Abe retorted, angrily. mot alone this
Miss Meredith, but A. Fl. Woods is
also getting for our show no less.
und Colt weiss wer noch."
For my part he could put Abraham
carnegie in the piece" replied Nor
ris. But" he added, after a mo-
ment's thought, II guess Abe we bet
ter go, The least this Teller Woods
can do by us is to schmier us a cou-
pie of passes"
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-04-13
PLATFORM OF THE CITIZENS
TICKET.
Water

Water
We favor such immediate action a,
Is necessary to bring about municipa
ownership of a waterworks system
and good and sufficient supply OF
pure water.
We will insist upon compensation
Tor damage to pavement from parties
liable.
Dry Town tlf :
We promise strict enforcement III
the "Bootlegging Laws" F
City Departments.
We will exert our efforts for an eff
ficient, economical and progressive
administration in all the city DEPART
Law Enforcement
We favor the enforcement of all
ordinances of the city.
Lights
We favor an equitable distribution of
street lights.
9Th Ave. Ditch ~
we are in favor of an early deter
mlnation of the liability as to who
snail cover the 8th avenue ditch. and
an early action by the parties liable
City Funds
We favor just and equitable dis
-rlbutlon OF city funds among the CITY
banks.
Carnegie Library.
we heartily endorse the policy of
me present administration regarding
me Carnegie Library, and the pur-
chase of site for the same
Home Labor
we favor the employment of home
apor upon all public work, and the
paying same the current wage.
GEORGE e. HARLAN,
Candidate for Mayor.
STUART ii. TAYLOR,
Candidate for City Clerk.
w. E. NIXON,
Candidate for Treasurer.
w. j. SMITH,
Candidate for Police Judge.
W. A. MINNICK,
Candidate for Engineer.
w. e. AARON,
Candidate for Councilman 1st Ward.
F. F. BRACKEN,
Candidate for Councilman 1st Ward
j. CLYDE LINDSAY,
Candidate for Councilman End Ward.
VIM. GRAHAM
Candidate for Councilman End Ward
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-04-13
CHINA'S FEAR OF JAPAN

Intense irritation has been aroused
in China by the demands made upon
the Picking government by Japan, and
relations between the two countries
have, we are told, been strained almost
to the breaking point In Japan great
Importance is attached to the negotia-
ions now proceeding. and the govern
ment has established a press-censor-
ship, so that the Japanese papers no
longer discuss the main issues and
only refer guardedly to the side-lights
upon the situation. The Chinese pa
pers, on the other hand, are full of the
subject, and they one and all urge the
government to take firm stand. The
allied powers and the United States.
cable dispatches tell us, have inter-
vened and have warned Japan that
grave consequences are likely to en-
sue II she does not respect her treaty
obligations concerning China's integ-
rity and the spheres of influence" of
the several powers. The whole future
OF the far east, say the Chinese papers,
is in peril, and the Picking Huang
Chung jill Pao voices the feeling O.
many prominent Chinese when it says:
with Japan, friendship, animosity,
faith, and justice count for nothing;
but that which matters to her is self
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. Her short-sighted-
the far east after the European war is
over. But the worst is yet to come
Wo be to the far east when the Euro
pean war is over Therefore, this is
high time for Chinese to be up and do
ing. If this state of things should
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-04-13

In the heat of the coming city cleo
tlon campaign when personalities are
apt to create hard feelings and disrupt
the more intimate relations among all
citizens, The Times at the start de-
slres to go on record. Criticism of the
Official conduct and public records
OF man are legitimate and are the
things most vital to the issues at
stake. 1t is mighty hard thing for
most men to separate the issue from
the man and criticisms of public poll
cy hurt the individual. 1t will be the
aim OF The Times as much as possible
70 avoid personalities and it will en-
oeaVor to state the truth in an in
OFFENSIVE manner as possible. One
thing is certain that outside of
the issues at stake in the city cam
paign, The Times has nothing but
good Will for every man who NAV be
on or working on another ticket Whom
tne election is over the fight is over
as far as this paper Is concerned un-
less fight is forced on this paper
by the other side. Twin Falls is too
small to have its citizens harbor mall
Ice over an honest disagreement in
politics. The man who is too small
10 drop the personal element after the
fight is over is still too small to live
UP to the full standard of manhood
and is not entitled to any considera-
ton ia
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-04-13

me German government is making
bitter plant against the alleged cru
city OF the Russian forces in Eastern
Prussia in devastating and demolish-
ing property and homes. The cry
would ring more forcibly in the ears
OF the neutral nations if they could
forget starving and devastated Bel
GUM.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-04-13

inspired, dictated, or influenced nv
any German or Germans. Literary
Digest
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-04-13

Regular ST 90 quality Silk Fou-
lard sold the world over at $l.OO.
All new designs and new shades.
shower proof. new shades of blue.
sand, putty, ETC., an extra special
at. yard .69c
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-04-13

Our new Summer Parasols are
here and they are exquisite in style
and you'll find every conceivable
color effect, all prices to choose
from. in plain white to the more
elaborate Silk Parasols.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-05-31
A. A. u. MEETS WILL BE
HELD AT EXPOSITION
Secretary Ruben Announces There
Will Be No Change in
Dates.

New York. May 30.-Frederick W.
Ruben. secretary of the Amateur Ath-
letic Union. stated today that the
Amateur Athletic Union senior and
Junior track and field championships
and the outdoor swimming champion
ships will take place at the Panama
Pacific International Exposition as
previously oficially announced. on
August to and July - to "a. re-
spectively, and that the Panama-Pa-
cifc International Exposition indoor
swimming championships will be held
in the Sutro baths on July Is and Il.
He hopes shortly to announce full
details of the Eastern tryouts at the
Harvard stadium at Boston on June
IS and the Middle Western tryouts
in Chicago on July II.
John ]. McGovern. who has been as
sistant director of the athletics and in
charge of the athletic program since
the death of James F. Sullivan. has
rendered his resignation to the ex-
position. Secretary Ruben says that
Mr.. McGovern had strongly urged all
along that the athletic program as
prepared for the exposition be carried
out in full. but the exposition author
tiles have deemed il wise to curtail
their athletic program. They propose
to eliminate a few events. such as tug
of-war. relay racing and the seven
mile walk.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-05-31
Baseball, Tennis, Golf, Rae
ing, Canoeing, Boxing and
| Cricket on Holiday Card.
MANY TOURNIES LISTED

Everything in the line of sports is
on the holiday program today.
Big league baseball. amateur
games. tennis, running races. trotting
| races. canoeing. cricket and boxing,
await the fans. and there Is every
Indication that each will draw a full
quota of adherents.
Griff1th's Nationals will tackle Bill
Donovan's New York club in two
games, the first being staged at 1880
this morning. while the second will
get under way at D. m. In the anna
teur ranks the crack Marine team
OF the Government League will play
the Post team at Fort Myer, Va.
while the United States ship May
flower team will tackle the Fairlawn
team. of the Potomac League. on the
Adjutants. of the War Interbureau.
are scheduled to meet at p. m. on
the White Lot.
The followers of the tennis game
will have chance to witness plenty
of lively racket work. as the South
Atlantic championships are being
played at the Columbia Country Club.
One match in the singles was played
on Saturday, and 1t is hoped by the
committeeman to get the tournament
well under way today. The pairing
IN ING uOuoicS Also DeSn an
nounced, but there is little hone of
getting any of these played. A ten
mis- tournament is also to be held at
the Columbus Country Club over In
Virginia. and a. this Is an interclub
affair some hard-fought matchs are
expected.
The Washington Country Club. the CO.
lumbia Country Club. Chevy Cha Sc
Club and the Bannockburn Golf Club
are all holding golf tournaments of some
kind which will furnish interesting
matches for the followers OF the ancient
Scottish game.
Followers of the horse will be able to
witness six good races at Prospect Park
when the Maryland club holds its get
away races. Trotting races are also
booked for Rockville, the Montgomery
, Country Agriculture Society having a
half dozen events carded.
The Inter-Club Canoe Association will
hold its annual regatta at Broadwater on
the Potomac. and as the largest list Of
entries In the history Of the association
are booked to compete some interesting
races are expected. The Washington
Cricket Club will also furnish the fol-
lowers of the English sport with some
club matches today, while the evening
can be topped of with six boxing bouts
which are scheduled at the MARYLAND
Athletic and Social Club at Ardmore,
Maryland.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-05-31
GOOD BOUTS ARE
BOOKED TONIGHT
frankie Nelson Confident of
Beating Charles Egan in
Ardmore Wind-up.
TO co FIFTEEN ROUNDS

Follower. Of the fistic game are await
ing the sound of the gong which will
start action at the Maryland Athletic
and Social Club tonight. where six box
ing bouts are carded as a holiday attrac-
ton. frankie Nelson. of New York, who
ranks among the best second-raters In
the lightweight class. will meet Charlie
ESan. local boy. in the main bout.
which Is scheduled to 60 fifteen rounds.
while several good preliminaries are also
listed.
Nelson gave a creditable performance
in Baltimore last Tuesday when he sub
stituted for George CLANCY and won the
decision over Johnny Mayo. of Brooklyn.
in ten rounds at the Palace Club. Nelson
has been training for the past month in
Baltimore, acting as n sparring partner
for Kid Williams. the bantam-weight
champion of the world.
The New York battler Is In tip-top
shape and is confident of winning from
Egan by the knockout route. Although
Charlie Egan is local boy. not much is
known here OF his ability. He has never
performed before any Of the local clubs.
but carries quite a reputation with him
for his fast milling in and around New
York City. He recently achieved quite a
little success in New Orleans. where he
is matcned TO meet Joe MandOt, the
Southern lightweight. on Independence
Day.
Egan Is just as confident Of winning
as the Manhattan lightweight and is in
prime condition for the fray. These boys
will weigh in today at the Riggs Bath
at 3 p. m. The articles call for 135
pounds. Both boys were below the mar
gin yesterday. The winner of this bat
ale will be matched with Tommy Lowe
for the lightweight championship of the
South. Kid Williams. the bantam-weisht
champion. will act as a second for Mel
son tonight. while George CLANCY. Henry
Bliszer, AL McMurrors and the famous
Sammy Harris will also accompany the
New York battlcr
Young Thomas, OF this city. will meet
Mickey Brooks of Baltimore. in the
semi-wind over an eiGht-round route.
while Billy Burke. of the Monumental
City. will battle Jack Dempsy, Of Har-
risonburg. six rounds.
The last named fighters are middle
weights above the ordinary class and
should furnish lively set-to. Tots"
Brown and Ned Green will go four
rounds while Joe Blackburne will also
go the same distance. battle royal
is also listed. Patrick O'Connor will act
as the third man in the ring.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-05-31
LOCAL CRICKETERS
LOSE TO BALTIMORE
Washington Clubmen Are Beaten by
Sons of St. George by l3l
to 101 Score.

In the first match of the season
yesterday on their new grounds in
Potomac Park the Washington Cricket
Club was defeated by a strong ag-
gregation of the Sons of ST. George.
of Baltimore, tho visitors Ncoring 131
runs to the homo teams 101.
For the visitors the best batting was
done by DR.. l.. Samuels, who retired
after making so runs. The home
teams showing was particularly cred
ible. in that it went on the field with
only four men, and was able by up
hill work to prevent what might have
been an overwhelming defeat by the
visitors. who came over from Balti-
more with a full team and several
extra men.
The local team will play club
match on the new grounds south of
the Bureau of Engraving and Print
ing. on what used to be the polo
grounds, at p. m. today.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-05-31
Everything in Sports
On Program for Today
Today's Attractions in Sports

BASEBALL
Washington VS.. New York. 10
a. m. and , p. m. American
League baseball park: Marines
VS.. Cavalry. Fort Myer. Va.
40 p. M: Machinists VS.. Con-
gress Heights. Eleventh street
southeast; STAFF VS.. Adjutants,
White Lot, 5 p. M: L. S. s.
Mayflower VS.. Fairlawn. Poto-
mac League Field. 3 p. m.
TENNIS
Columbia Country Club. South
Atlantic tennis championships,
10 a. m.: Columbus Country
Club. closed tennis tournament.
Arlington, Va. 10 a. m.
GOLF
Washington Country Club. lew
ell. Va. closed tournament.
nine holes. all day: Columbia
Golf Club. sweepstakes. closed.
~ o'clock: Chevy Chase Golf
Club. closed tournament. 2
o'clock: Bannockburn Golf
club. closed tournament. match
play. a. M: Columbia Golf
Club. May tournament matches,
closed, all day.
RACING
Prospect Park. Md. $50 p. m;
Rockville. Md. trotting events.
! p. m.
REGATTA
Interclub canoe races, broad
water. Upper Potomac, p. m.
CRICKET
Washington Cricket Club,
match game, Potomac Park,
2:30 p. m.
BOXING
Semi-monthly show of Maryland
Club at >Ardmorc. Md, at p. m.
Six fights. Charlie Egan VS..
Frankie Nelson in main bout.
at fifteen rounds.