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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-15
LAFAYETTE BUILDING
LINE ORDINANCE VOID
yudxe Crsmp Granss Mas'dan'u-
Against Building Inspector ON
Petition or Apartment Company.
CRY APPEALS CASE HeHkn
bond Furnished For Buiiding insi'ec-
tor Butler, Agent Of CITY In the
) Nsatter---Oriinancc Violates Four
terusb Constitutional Amendment.

In the Law and Equity Court yes
aerday Judge Beverly I. Crump grant
"a the petition OF the Lafayette apart
men. CORPORATION and ordered writ
Of mandamus compelling Building IN
.ner.or John f. Butler TO issue per-
nit for the erection by the corpora
.ton of its proposed apartment house
M the corner of Grace and Shafer
streets. In granting the mandamus
Judge Crump held to be 1nconstitu-
stonal the building line ordinance or
June IL, 1918. passed by Council ano
approved by the Mayor at the instance
of the owners of other property In the
block on Grace. between Shafer ard
Harrison Streets, who objected IN the
building OF the apartment within eight
feet OF the street line.
Tae city Will carry its case 10 the
state Supreme Court Of Appeals. bond
having been furnished yesterday for
the appeal by the city through Build
ing Inspector Butler. and until the
Supreme Court acts the beginning ~
construction on the Lafayette Apart
ments VIII be help mp.
Ate rthc 3asssgr OF '"s building
OF lin snce tn Ia avettt apartment
Corporation carried the casa into the
Law and Equity Court on petition
for rnandamus so compel the building
inspector 10 grant building permit as
applied for by the cooperation. The
constltutionality OF The ordinance was
attacked on the grounds of violation
of the fourteenth amendment.
Argument was heard by Judge
Crump on July 20. and he took the
matter under Amusement The argu-
menf was hv 3 g. p Patterson a VIII
Hams q Mullen for the lafayette
Apartment Corporation. and by Geo
Wayne Anderson. assistant city at
torney. The opinion entered In the
Law and Equity Court by J1dCs
Crump yesterday is a very complete
statement of the law In the case.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-15
LEPER ESCAPES
FROM HIS GUARDS

Washington. d. c., Aug. 14.-Emit
Cradle, leper, detained by the District
government at the leper hospital on
the Eastern branch since December 10
last, is either at large in Washington
or making his way to some other part
of the United States.
Cradle took French leave of his
single companion, John Early and
guard at the hospital some time last
night His escape was not discover
ed until o'clock this morning. An
immediate search was Instituted by
the Police Department and representa-
tives of the health ONCE, but up until
late hour this afternoon the hunt
had been unavailing.
Description OF Fugitive.
The escaped leper. probably the
most dangerous of all the Districts
wards to be at large, Is described as
being approximately six feet tall and
weighing 200 pounds. While his
features do not show prominently the
marks OF leprosy, his skin possesses a
lemon tint and there is an absence Of
eyebrows, characteristic features Of
one afflicted as he Is, His hands are
said to be markedly swollen, and his
voice has a nasal tone.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-15
SEVERE FIGHTING IN
EASTERN PART OF TYRoL

Rome, Aug. 14.-Severe fighting In
the mountainous region between
Galore and the Eastern part Of Tyrol
ia reported in the latest statement is
sued by the war Office. The Austrians
were repulsed in an attack delivered
with the object of recapturing posi-
tions on the slope of Monte Piano,
which they lost several days ago.
Italian infantry under the support of
their artillery made their way to the
summit of the peak more than 5000
feet high in the Sexten Valley, dis
lodging the Austrian troops which
occupied the peak. The report Is
sued by the war ONCE tonight was
as follows: The lighting in Galore
is becoming more intense. Large FORCES
of Austrian artillery and infantry at
tempted yesterday to retake the
Monte Piano positions which they LOST
on August 12th. After fierce fight
ing the Austrians were repulsed
In the Sexten Valley, while our ar
tillery continued heavy lombard
ment, our infantry scaled the fortified
peak, Oberbacherkanzel. southeast
OF Oberbacherspitze. and a second
contingent occupied group Of roads
west of Forcella Cengia.
On the Isonzo we began lombard
ment OF Plezzo. A battery hidden on
Syenjak was dismounted-
On the Carso Plateau our artillery
is continuing the nethodical destruc-
tiop of the enemy's trenches. They
disiodged the enemy from entrenched
positions facing Monte Del Sci Bust.
Austrian aircraft accommodating our
positions ON the Isonzo were driven
of by our artillery.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-15
LUTHER RICE WARREN /
DIES AFTER OPERATION

Luther Rice Warren, OF Chesterresd
Apartments. who years ago was on9
Of the well known members of thi
Richmond bar. and in more reeen|
years prominent In insurance circles
died yesterday afternoon in ST. Elizal
beth's Hospital. Death followed al
illness OF about ten days. during whicl
period he underwent operation in tu}
hope that a cure might be effected.
Mr.. Warren was \ veteran OF TIL
Confederacy and member ~ II. n
Lee Camp, Y. c. ". He was aaffvl
of Northampton County ana settie{
in Richmond at the close or the Wal
Between the States. For a number oS
years he practiced law. About Thrift
years ago he became Identified wtt1
the insurance business, from which hi
retired last spring AT the time OF rel
tirement he was Southern representa-
tive OF the Phoenix Insurance Conli
pany Of London.
He Is survived by his wife. who w.
Miss Katherine Butt. of Augusta. BIT
one son, Marion b. Warren, OF Ney
oriean: and one daughter, Miss Levi
Warren. of rnis city. He was menu
Der OF the First Baptist Church. TIL
funeral will probably be Monday.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-15
DR.. DREW NEEDS BIG
TENT FOR MEETING
Asks for Help In Housing Congreea-
ton At Meeting Starting To-day
On Church Hill.

DIR. Simon r. w. Drew, pastor OF
the Cosmopolitan Baptist Church of
Washington, ID. c.. who has been CON-
Quoting very successful series Of re-
vival services In the negro churches
Of Richmond, as well as a big tent
meeting in Washington Park since
May 8. is preparing to start a similar
revival among the negroes in the East
End.
He will preach his first sermon in
that section of Richmond this morning
at 1880 o'clock. and he will also
preach twice more during the day, at
$3.50 p. M. and again at $50 r. NJ.
All of these services will be held in
the Thirty-frst Street Baptist Church.
A preliminary meeting was hela In
| that church last Friday night and
such a large crowd turned out to well
come the evangelist that those having
charge Of the meeting are making eff
forts to raise the necessary funds TO
purchase q tent.
The tent which was used in Wash
ington Park was damaged in the
storm OF August /, and cannot be used
in the Church Hill meetings. This
tent was purchased with money given
by both white and colored people, for
the white people of Richmond realize
the value of DIR. Drews services to
the colored race in this city
More than 1000 persons have been
converted In his meetings and have
united with different churches here.
DR.. Drew does not charge for his
services here, but only asks for free
will offering. He needs this tent to
take care OF the crowds who flock to
his meetings and he expects to use 1t
not only here this summer but also
next year In all of his revivais.
Those who care to contribute In this
way to the furthering of this religious
work among the negroes Of Richmond
may send their contributions TO DIR.
Drew at 207 East Iseight Street. or TO
Attorney ]. Thomas Hewin. Merchants
Bank. Third and Clay Streets.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-15

This telegram was deliver at Muir
phys Hotel yesterday evening for Mr..
Pryor. who was guest at that hotel
yesterday. Mr. Pryor left during the
afternoon, 1t Is believed. for Ocean
View. The telegraph company and
Murphy's Hotel were unable to locate
Mr. Pryor at Ocean View and the
message was delivered at police head
quarters
Efforts OF the police 20 locate Mr..
Pryor last night failed and early this
morning a copy of the telegram was
sseues to the press In the hope that
news OF the death of Mr.. Pryor's son
might reach him early today through
the medium Of the press.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-15
GARRISON DENIES WAS
BEER BOTTLES TARGET

New York. Aug. 14.--Secretary OF
War Garrison denied at his summer
home on the Boulevard between High
land Beach and Seabrtght tonight that
there is any truth IN the iumors float
Ing around the Highlands that he had
an unpleasant experience with soldiers
from Fort Hancock few days ago.
1t was said that the Secretary, while
motoring. ran across some soldiers
lying on the roadside and drinking
beer out OF bottles. TIE stopped his
car, according to the story. ana told
the soldiers that they were disgrace
10 their uniform. The soldiers did
not recognize the Secretary of War.
rumor had It, and when he drove of
they SHE'D beer bottles at the car
Mr.. Garrison said with much en-
rhaeis that there was absolutely no
truth In the story"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-15
FALL FASHION SHOW
SET FOR SEPTEMBER
That and the Two Following Days VIII
Find Broad Street Windows Pre-
senting Fashions Latest.

dates selected for the annual fall
fashion show or united fall openings OF
the members of the Richmond Retail
Merchants Association. and plans are
already being formed by the mer-
chants which viii result In the week
being the greatest ever.
The day or two days preceding the
opening OF the show will be days of
mysterious doings. Store windows will
be eurtained. No one will be permit
ted TO see what window artists are do
Ing. For the people TO- know that
the windows are being dressed with all
or the establishment is sufIicient.
When the curtains 1re dr4wn aside
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-15
ANDREW |. HAYNES DIES
SUDDENLY At CROzfT
was One of Cfty's Best known Grocer,
ana was Native Of King and
Queen County.

Andrew l. Haynes. one Of the Oldest
and best known Of this city's grocers,
died yesterday morning at 1880 o'clock
at Crozet, to which place he had gone
about ten days ago in the hope that
the change might be beneficial to his
health. The body win be brought to
Richmond and the funeral will be at
s o'clock this afternoon from the late
home. 1902 West Grace Street. Inter
ment will be private.
Mr. Haynes was born In King ana
Queen County sixty eight years ago.
He came to Richmond about forty
years ago and for the last thirty Ave
years he was associated with the gro
Gerry Arm, now Haynes q Mccarthy. on
East Broad Street.
He is survived by his widow. who
was Miss Mamie Anderson, of Caro-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-15

surpius cotton crop by Great Britain
At the present time would merely be
postponins the evil day for the south
ern producers.
As to the actual effect OF the putting
Of cotton on the contraband list, prac-
tically the only difference from the
present situation would be that Great
Britain would assert her rights to con-
fscate or destroy carsoes destined to
her enemies Under he present orders
in council. cargoes of cotton bound for
Germany direct or through neutral
ports are seized by Great Britain. but
with the understanding that the owners
will be compensated for the loss.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-15
KAISER SAYS OTHERS
MUST SAY "NUFF'' FIRST

Paris, Aug 1.-THE Fournier News
Agency has received a dispatch from
its correspondent at Rome stating
that the Kaiser has written to the
Pope expressing his willingness to
negotiate for peace provided the ma
tons with which Germany Is at war.
make the first overtures. The letter
is In response to the appeal OF Pope
Benedict issued on July % in which
an exchange of views was asked
with a view to putting the terrible
war to an end.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-15
RUSSIAN WRITER HAS
DREAM OF NEAR VICTORY

London, Aug. 14-Severai German
army groups in the Russian war
theater have fallen into the trap OF
Grand Duke Nicholas and are in the
gravest danger, according to the Daily
TelaRraph's Petrograd correspondent
'At the moment" says the cor
respondent, ''one of the most interest
Ing points on the Russian front 10
between the Dvina and Niemen rivers.
where the Russians by the capture
of the village of Toviny have cut
through the German line, thus sepa-
rating the German armies operating
aro4nd Poniewesch and Vilkomir.
The latter array IN In dangerous
state and executing a frantic retreat
in an effort TO extricate itself and
either reconnect with the Poniewesch
group or join hands with the troops
operating around Kovno.
The German army operating In the
vicinity of Pouiewesch also Is In a
dangerous position, with its right flank
exposed to Russian attack. which
could only have the most serious re-
suits"
Progress for the forces OF Prince
Leopold OF Bavaria eastward from
Warsaw liz taken in London to In
dictate that the Germans are now
massing their main movements on a
drive through the Russian center and
the continuance of the enveioping eff
fort in the north. along the Dvina.
Both Petrograd and Berlin agree that
the Germans have occupied the towns
OF Sokolow. Siedlce and Lukow.
forming "a German front about sixty
miles east of Warsaw and fifty miles
. wide ~.,.,.,.,,.,,e,,.4s,.. -
The forces Of Field Marshal Won
Mackensen pursuing the retreating
Russians from the south have reach
ed the line of the high road of
Radzyn Davidy- Vladoya, II was Of
fcially announced by German army
headquarters today.
Half Way to Brest- IAtoysk.
This Is more than half way to
Brest-Litoysk, which Grand Duke
Nicholas the Russian commander-in-
chief. hoped TO make the new center
of his defense. II lis now regarded
as probabi that this point will be
abandoned, owing 10 the speed OF the
German advance since the fall of
Warsaw and the continued pressure
OF the armies of Generals Gallwitz,
Echclz, Eichhorn and Flack forming
a somi-circie closing in toward the
north.
PetrograG claims that the Germans
have been checked between Ponie-
wesch and Dvinsk. Berlin, however,
does not concede this. but in any
event IL does not affect the advance
OF the tanks further north, where
invading forces several DAYS ago were
along the Dvina, the historic ,iivid-
ing line leading TO the province OF
Pskov. which lies on the line to
Petrograd.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-15

on the morning Of September 81 there
win be presented feasts galore. feasts
everywhere for the hungry eye OF the
most ardent devotee to style.
The latest creations for both sexes
win be gathered In Richmond's stores
for the event. Many Of them are now
on their way to this city. buyers hav-
ing bought already, making their
selections from the stocks of the great
establishments in the American style
centers. There Will be the newest
things from the foreign fashion CEN
tiers. too. for even though war Is
ravaging most of Europe, creators o.
style are still employing some OK Their
time to producing ideas In things 10
wear.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-15
TO LEr-SPACE ORDINARILY
OCCUPIED BY BRAINS

New York. Aug. 14.---Mrs Anita
Comfort Brooks. who lives at the
Hotel wellington. gave a luncheon al
Fresco in Central Park this afternoon
in honor of her Persian cat, Edward
VII.
Publicity Of any sort is displeasing
TO Mrs. Brooks; therefore. only boy
scout with velvet cushion for Ed
ward. an intrusive Bull pup named
Mike, "a few policemen and a crowd
of perhaps Ave hundred persons at
tended the luncheon.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-15
BRITISH WRESTLING
tcontinued From First Pags.l

ment that would sweep over the
Southern States IL cotton were placed
on the contraband list without some
measure Of protection to the merican
producers. Great Britain, according
to the Washington viewpoint, stands
too greatly in need of American NUM-
tions of war to add strength in this
way to the demand that win be made
upon Congress to lay an embargo
upon shipments of arms and ammuni-
ton from the United States.
Sentiment Growing in England.
At the same time, Washington OF
ficials are informed. the sentiment n
England In favor OF making cotton
contraband is growing ard II Is doubt
full IL the government will be ablo
to stand up against II
what form OF relief Great Britain
will hold out to the American cot
ton producers IL not clear here. Grave
doubt IL expressed that the British gov
eminent will ever seriously consider
actually purchasing the surplus cot
ton crop that normally would 20 to
Germany and the adjacent neiitral
countries from which II has been barred
by Great Britain. oficials here have
reason, too, to doubt whether Great
Britain would attempt to establish and
maintain 4 minimum price. The opinion
here Ia that the British will try to
adopt some curse which will not lay
them open to the charges of manipula-
ting the price in favor Of the sptnners.
1t is admitted here that It 10 dr.
ficult TO see ust what effective meas
ures Great Britain can take short Of
purchasing the surplus cotton crop or
maintaining minimum price.
RELIEF weuld be Temporary.
In regard to the former suggestion
many here point out that the relief
would be temporary at best. The SUR
plus cotton would necessarily be
thrown upon the market some time.
whether this year or the next. and
the ultimate results would Be to de-
press prices,, According to this arku-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-15
GERMANS MAKE
TWO VIOLENT ATTACKS

Paris, Aug. 1.-two energetic Ger
man attacks in the Argonne. near
Marietherese, last night were COM
pietely checked by the French ne
first one, delivered under cover of
darkness, was of an extremely vio-
lent character. The second one, de-
livered after daybreak, WAS much
weaker. The German losses were APP
parently very heavy.
In Arfots mine was successfully
exploded. destroying an advanced
work or the Germans Elsewhere on
the French front there was no acti.
witty of Importance.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-15
G. wv. Brushwood PASSES Away,

Newport News. Va. Aug. l4.-Fol-
lowing an Illness of several months, G.
w. Brushwood aged fifty-four years
OF 1888 Twenty-seventh Street, died al
his home at an early hour this morn
ing
The funeral will be held from the
home at 8 p. M. tomorrow. Interment
will be made in Greenlawn Cemetery,
and the J. o. u. A NJ, of which he
was a member, will conduct services
at the grave.
The deceased is survived by his wife,
daughter, four sisters and two broth
ers
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-15
TURKS FAVOR ACTION
IN REGARD TO ITALY

Rome. Aug. f4.-Reports have been
received from Constantinople that the
Young Turks held q meeting at which
Enver Pasha, the Turkish war minister
argued the necessity for breaking re-
lations with italy and thus free Tur-
key from the leading syp," namely
the Italian ambassador. and simultane-
ousIy adopting severe measures against
the Italians.
After a long discussion. II 10 reported.
the meeting decided to postpone q defi-
mite decision. meanwhile sending Dep
uty Karasso to Italy to investigate the
situation.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-15
BAPTsTs HEAR ELDERS.
Primitive Church Convention .
Pythian Temple Ends Tomorrow.

washington, ID. c.. Aug. 14.-Elder
c. L. Funk. of Needmore, Pa. and
Elder Marshall OF Virginia. were two
of the principal speakers at today's
session of the one hundred and fiftieth
annual convention of the Ketockton
Association OF Primitive Baptists, the
second Oldest Organization or Bap-
lists i'm the United States. in progress
at Pythian Temple. Tomorrow the
sessions are to end.
IL was decided today TO hold the
next convention OF the association In
Browntown, Va.
Between 400 and 500 delegates are
taking part in the convention. They
represent, In addition to the District
of Columbia, Maryland. Virginia, West
Virginia and Pennsylvania.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-15
ANOTHER REGIMENT OF
INFANTRY SENT TO BORDER

Washington, ID. c.. Aug. Ia
The War Department has ordered
another regiment OF infantry to
the border. IL was learned to-
day that the Twenty-flfth Imam
try II Instructed to go to Browns
willie from Teas City. This &C
uioR has been taken by War De-
part1ment officials chiefly to allay
the nervousness of Americans ON
tho border.
The reports which the War De.
partment has received from the
border I'm the last twenty four
hours are more favorable. This
makes the third order that has
gone out for movement Of troops
TO the border I'm the last week.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-15
WANTS 1000, 900 REEVES.
England Asks Quotation On U.
Cattle Delivered At Liverpool.

Cattle Delivered At Liverpool.
Helena, Mont, Aug. 14.--C. 0. Rob-
inson, representative OF large pack
ing company OF Chicago. made public
here today a copy of cablegram from
Liverpool sent to the Chicago Office
asking that an estimate be furnished
on the cost of one million head of
American beef cattle delivered at Liv-
erpool.
The order. If filled, said RobinsQN,
would require a payment of about
500, 100000. and would make vast sn-
roads on the available cattle in the
United States.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-15
GRECIAN PARLIAMENT
WILL OPEN ON MONDAY

Berlin, Aug. l4--tvia London) -
The correspondent OF the Tageblatt at
Athens teiegrnphs that the King OF
Greece, afer opening Parliament on
Monday. will Ask M yenizelos. who
will then become Premier again. IL he
Is prepared to form q government
based on the maintenance OF neutral
ity.
1t IS supposed that M. venizelos will
announce his policy as soon as Par
lament has been opened
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-15
NM. Anna woodIey Williams.

Norfolk, Aug. 14.-Mrs. Anna
woodiey Williams. the widow OF Mr..
Ralph Dunlop Williams. died at the
home of her daughter. Mrs Elizabeth
Sheppe, near Staunton. Virginia. at
o'clock on Friday morning and will
be buried by the side of her husband
in Reidsville, N. c., on Sunday. She
was the daughter of the mother of
Judge James r. Crocker. of this city.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-15
EAsrnAND NEAR EVEN KEEL.
Engineers Ready TO Inspect Vessel
When Brought to Surface.

Chicago. Aug. l4.---Raising the
steamship Eastland. which capsized In
the Chicago River three weeks ago
today with loss Of nearly 1000 lives.
Is expected to be completed before
night. The ship kxas partly on even
keel when pumping operations to re-
move the remaining water within the
hold were resumed today.
Several engineers selected by Fed
eral authorities were ready to go
aboard the ship and begin a thorough
examination OF the interior. They will
especially examine the water ballast
systenl
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-15

Paris, Aug. 14.--Franceschini Peitr5
secretary to the ex- Empress Eugengd
who In eighty-four years old. IL serlI
ously III at the Hotel Crillon. He haz
been suffering from Intestinal hemoIz
rhages ~
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-15

line County. and BY one daughter. Njss
Lillian HAYNES, OF this city
Mr.. Haynes was a member or the
member Of the Royal Arcanum.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-15
DEATHS

HAYNEs-Ths funeral of ANDREW
III l. HAYNES. who died suddenly at
TAO A. d.. August IA, at Crozet, Va,
viii take place from the Residences
1e0a west Grace Street. st O'Clock
this afternoon. IntevmAnt private.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-15
Son Drowned, Says
Telegram; Father
Cannot Be Found

Knoxville, Tenn, Aug. IL, 1915.
'T. l.. Pryor,
''Nfurphy's Hotel, Richmond.
Telegram from your brother I'm
East Bank says your son was
drowned this afternoon; answers
fSigne1) ''R- Ii. SIMPSON"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-15

offenders are Herr watcher and Herr
Stuttgart. former editor of Socialist
organ.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-15
BERLIN REPORTS

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