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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-15
Happenings Of the Day From All Sections Of Virginia
COMMISSION FORM
MAJORITY CT AIMED

Newport News. April l4.--The COM
mittee OF 81, in charge of the campaign
for commission government yesterday
present q petition to Judge Robinson
In which 1t was stated that after a
careful canvass of the qualified voters
In the city, the committee had ascer-
tained that the 65s votes in favor or
the change from the present form OF
Government constituted majority OF
II. The committee therefore asked the
Judge TO enter decree to that effect,
The petition drew attention to the
many irregularities In the election,
most of them due to the unusual
weather conditions The attention OF
the court was also drawn to the con-
dition OF the registration books, which
contain approximately 1000 names
and which have apparently never
been purged. OF the al persons APP
pearing on these books as exempt from
payment OF poll taxes nearly one-halr
are manifestly too young too have
been VETERANS in the Civil War tthese
veterans being the only ones who are
exempt from payment OF poll taxes
under the law most of these having
been born after the Civil War. There
are. SO the petition states. less than
so bona flde veterans In the city quail
fed to vote. while no mention OF ii
Is made In the petition Il is under
stood that the committee encounter
ed one case where man was regis
TERED two months before he was born
Judge Robinson has taken the mat
ter under advisement. and ii il not
known when he will render a decision
but outcome will be awaited with
the keenest interest by those interest =
ed in the movement for simplfied
Government. by the voters who ex-
pressed their confidence in commits
sion government and by the public in
general.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-15

SOUTHERN RAILWAY.


Premier Carrier fhe asusA.
TRAINS LEAVE RICHMOND. MAIN
STREET STATION
N B.-Following schedule figures
published as information and not guar
anteed:
500 A M.-Daiiy local for Char
iotte and Durham.
1890 A. M,~-Daiiy--Limited--F all
points South
900 p M.--Excspt sunaay-~IocaI
for Ksysviiie. Durham and interme-
date stations.
500 p. M.--Dai1y--For Danvilie. At
Ian IA and Birrnin CHAM. with electric
lighted drswfng-room sleeping cars
IL so r. M.~-nafiv--Limited--F all
points south Pullman ready 500 P. NJ
YORK RIVER LINE,
$40 p. M.-~Steamer train Pariar
carl-Daily iocai--To West Point
connecting for Baltimore, daily except
Sunday.
7;s5 A N.--Dasiy--Locai TO West
Point
TRAINS ARRIVE RICHMOND.
From the South: los A. NJ. 500 A
h, 2:s6 p. NJ and $50 +. NJ. daily;
$40 A NJ. except Sunday.
From West Point; 9le A, NJ. a:tk p.
"a daily.
oct East Main ST. Phone Mad. s7a
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-15

Norfolk. April 14.--There is nothing
wrong with the Norfolk brand OF hos
pitaiity in the opinion OF the visitors
who attended the State convention Of
the Ladies OF the Maccabeex OF the
World. Delighted with their visit they
ended their convention .abors yeS-
,erday afternoon. and with their fare~
well they combined a final express
sion OF appreciation for the fne
treatment that they had received.
Miss Etta M. England. Of Norfolk
was elected state representative to
aftAhd the natian41 eanventten. which
On n hsld ~ Mr. IN s n.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-15
xHoEsi SHOES! SHOES,

rs Per Cent Disrount--I 600 Pairs.
ladies' nne shoes. sizes Z Ia 3. . Ia
and T. All feathers Reducing
stock. HOwDENS SAMPLE SHOE
STORE. Broad Street near City Hail.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-15
BEGIN TRIAL or SUITS
AGAINST WINCHESTER CITY

Winchester. April 1i.-Trial of the
first of three damage suits against the
city of Winchester growing out OF the
alleged pollution of Abrahams Creek
was begun Monday IN the Circuit
Court here before Judge Thomas w.
Harrison and q jury case. is That
off George p. Kern. a dairyman, who
sues to recover 5000 damages.
John G.. Coe, who owns a farm
along Abrahams Creek, has sued for
0.oOQ dAu,aGes. and Asa Rosenberg
er. anetho1 propArty owner Ia the
sAme s1scll mn. as alAd Tor 33.sQ0.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-15

ACCOMMODATION 1Ralss- wrEkDaYs

Sunday seeem msdstie trsian leave Elha Al!
N. for freaericksbarg; arrive Eihs fa.is A. N
frem Frsdericksbarg
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-15
PUT INTO OPERATION
FIRST MUNICIPAL FARM

Lynchhurg, April 1.-THE first
municipal farm to be operated by
Virginia city will be put into COM
mission tomorrow by Iynchburg,
farm OF nearly 400 acres having been
purchased for this purpose. Tents will
be used to shelter prisoners until bar
racks and mess halls can be erected
from lumber now being sawed on the
property. Twelve prisoners will form
the first contingent to go TO the farm
Thursday. The farm will be admin
istered by a board of I'VE citizens.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-15
TRUSTEES AUCTION SALE
VALUABLE TENANT PROPERTY.
SEVEN tT) HOUSES ON BOYD
STREET


STREET
In execution OF Il certain deed of
trust to the undersigned trustee, dated
March II. 1919, aud duly recorded in
he clerks Office of the Chancery Court
of the CITY Of Richmond in ID. h, FILA,
page ifs, 10 secure the payment OF
sum of money therein mem
TONED. default having been made in
the payment of a part thereof. and be-
ing feuuired by the beneficiary under
said deed so to do. / Will sell at public
auction on the premises on SATURDAY.
April II. 1915. at o'clock Il. M, the
above referred TO consisting
nr all that certain lot or parcel of
land with seven frame remnant houses
thereon, designated as Nos. 121s-2o-22-
g4-gs-2S-s0 Boyd street, and all other
improvements thereon, in the city OF
Richmond, on the north line of BOYD
Street. between Harrison and Norton
streets. bounded as follows: Commenc-
ing at a point on the north line OF
BOYD street distant 1874 feet six inches
west of the west line of Harrison
street. at the center of three foot
alley between this property and the
property on the east, thence running
westwardly along the said north line
Of BOYD Street and fronting thereon
iNl IERl SIN iltNiscS ~ TAG NShhci "a at
alley between this property and the
prouersv on the west. Thence running
back northwardiy from said front be-
tween parallel lines 100 feet.
This sale offers fne opportunity
for an investment yielding rental
equivalent to IL per cent or more.
easily rented and always in demand.
Terms: subject to the deed OF trust
above referred to securing the princi-
nal sum of $4,000. evidenced by one
note of $4,000, maturing March II.
1914. and one for $4,000 maturing
March II, 1915 together with notes for
interest at per cent. payable quar-
tnrly. and the balance OF purchase
price In cash
MAN. E. RUEHRMUND.
Trustee
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-15
ALBION sc TIEATEH
I'll North Third street
Universal and Pathe Pictures

Episodc--Pathe's New
Exploits of Elaine" with Pearl white.
Arnold DAILY and Edwin Arden.
mystery detective stories in two
parts; "Playmafes," Juvenile comedy;
THE Troubadour," two-reel Western
with Murdoch MacQuarrie and Agnes
Vernon, "A Man and His Money" Ray
Gallagher and Pauline Bush. To-
morrow--'The Bombay Budda," a
three part drama, with Hobart Hen
ley and Frances Nelson: comedy. "All
in the Same Boat" Pathe comedy.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-15

Norfolk. April 1.-THE Episcopal
eonvocation of Norfolk section was
held yesterday morning al st. Paurs
Church. The convocatIon opened
at 1890 O'Clock with the administra-
ton of Holy Communion.
Following this ceremony the con.
vocation at noon elected officers II
the ensuing term These officers were
chosen as follows; Rev William A.
Brown. rector of ST. Johns Church,
Portsmouth. president; Rev. James y.
Gibson, rector of ST. Paul's Church,
Berkeley, secretary: Rev. NJ. r. Mar
shall. rector of st. Andrews Church.
Norfolk, treasurer.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-15

Staunton--Geo. w. Gabbert. who
was thought to have been seriously in
jured internally in Monday evening s
automobile accident on Main Street.
Ia improving. and no complications
are now expected.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-15

Harrsonhurg-'A trail which pro-
missed TO be sensational was abruptly
ended Monday in the Circuit Court
here when John Holloway pleaded
guilty to robbing the Harrisonburg
passenger station last November and
was sentenced to five years in the
penitentiary In his confession Hollo-
way implicated John Woodson. who
it is reported has fed to England.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-15

Fredericksburg. The Gloucester
County Democratic Committee has or
dered q primary to be held the first
week in August to name candidates for
all county offices and for House OF
Delegates. There are three candidates
for treasurer. five for wealth s
Attorney and opposition for all of the
other etflces except for the House or
Delegates Tor which the incumbent,
Major J. n Stubhs, will probably be
unonpnSRd.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-15
DAILY PROGRAM OF PHOTOPLAYs
AT TIIEATERs.
REGENT TWEATER
The Home of Musical Movies

roday--.'Fhe Mystery of Rue Morgue,"
adapted from the immortal story of
Edgar Allan Poe. featuring Paul
Clemens as Edgar Allan Poe. Also
Keystone comedy. Tomorrow--"Lena
Rivers" in five parts, from the story
of Mary Jane Holmes.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-15
Professor Louthan "a Delegate.

Especial to The Richmond Ntrginian.l
Lorne, Caroline County, Va, April
i4--Professor Henry T. Leathan has
been appointed a delegate to the an
nuaI meeting of the American Acad-
envy OF Political and Social Science.
which meets In Philadelphia on April
50 and May /.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-15
HOLLOWAY GETS FIVE
YEARS IN PENITENTLARY

Harrisonburg, April lin the Cir
cult Court here yesterday John Hollo-
way pleaded guilty to robhing the
Harrisonburg union passenger station
last November. and was sentenced to
five years In the Penitentiary. In his
confession Holloway implicated an
other white man. who. ii is reported,
has fed to England. Other verdict
were Samuel Spellman. stealing wheat
from Southern Railway car, two and
A half years; Frank Miller. theft of a
harness. eighteen months, and II. c..
Clark, forgery. two years and half
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-15
Inv CnrncrStonc AMI, ~.

{ Special to The Richmond Virginian.)
wytheville. Va, April 1.-THE
cornerstone OF the new Federal build
ing in Wytheville Will be laid with
Masonic honors on the 18th. The
stone bears the following inscription.
civilian G.. McAdoo. Secretary Of the
Treaaury Oscar Wenderoth, Super
vising Architect.'
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-15
sEABoARD AIR LINE RAILWAY.

me Progressive Railway 81 she south
sonth-bound train scheduled TO leave
Richmond daily. 900 A. NJ. i.cal to
Noriina: 1:20 r. NJ. sleepers and
coaches. Alta alta. Birmingham. Jack
sonvfffe: fo.zU r. III. sleeper to Hamlet
and coaches to Atlanta and Birming.
ham; 13:45 A. NJ. sleepers. Atlantis.
birmingham. Memphis. Jacksonville.
Tampa, and coaches Jacksonville.
M0rth-b1ena trains scheduled u ~
faNe ~ utohanen1 Aat11s Gse9 ~ RI,
e:as !. = I'M r, 4 s:sf b !! Isesei
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-15
A biltgt.on Fre~bytcriaj Meefs

Especial TO The Richmond virginian.)
Wythevtlle. Va, April 1.-THE
Woman's Presbyterian Union of the
abingdon Presbytery is iii session In
Wytheville. Mrs. Walton of Farnl-
VILE, president OF the State Union. II
preIdipg over its deliberations.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-15
Wants
LADIES, TSIIOHS.

LESSER. the Ladies' Tailor, is Well
known to make over garments to the
latest styles at moderate prices; at
the Raleigh. Phone Madison 452a.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-15
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.

Estabifshed Manufacturer Wants state
manager. High class article; should
pay $4,000 annually; $500 capital:
VIII pay expenses 20 Baltimore X
you are man we want. Sales Mana
ser. Continental Binding. Baltimore,
Md
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-15
WOOD AND COAL

Wood at Hot weather Prices. AbOut
800 cords best dry oak and pine to
be sold in ten days because new wood
10 coming In. It's n bargain. Why
should you buy green or wet wcod7
Try me once. LONGS. Madison 1868
and 1910.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-15
REAL. ESTATE FOR RENT.
Norfolk & Western Railway

ONLY ALL-RAIL LINE TO NORFOLK
Schedule in effect April 6, 1915.
Leav. Byrd street Station. Richmond.
FOR NORFOLK. $500 A. n. 1900 r. NJ.
400 p. NJ.
FOR LYNCHBURG AND THE WEST;
ss:l6 A. NJ. $3.50 A. n. $500 r. IL.
1870 p. NJ
Arrive Richmond from Norfolk; sll:&o
A. NJ. s6:3k r. NJ. slI:30 p. NJ. From
the West $3.50 A. NJ. f3:1o p. NJ. II $40
p. M, '6;l7 p. NJ. 1900 r. M.
sDaily tDaily Ex. Sunday. tSunday
w. b. BEviLL. w. c. SAUNDERS.
r. r. NJ, Roanoke. q. r. A., Roanoke
G. III. BOSLEY. ID. p. A.. Richmond. va.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-15
Christian Scientists Lose

Christian Scientists Lose.
Albany, April 1.-THE Thorn bill
designed TO give Legal status TO Chris
ttan Science healers was lost in the
a assembly today by vote of As 10
70
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-15
REAL ESTATE FOE SALE

Fifteen per cent investment. 81.
win buy four colored houses on
Church HILL near Nenable, renting for
s1a2 per annuna.
JOHN r. GODDIN q co.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-15
REAL ESTATE rou SALE.
FARM For SALE.

s3, 40 BUYs A BEAUTIFUL SUBUR-
BAN HOME IN WOODLAND
HEIGHTS TEN ROOMS HOT AND
COLD WATER. BATH, ELECTRIC
q LIGHTS: LOT 46xi5e. ONE AND A
HALE SQUARES FROM CAR LINE.
THIS Is A GREAT BARGAIN. CAN
ARRANGE TERMS To SUIT BUYER.
j. D-26. CARE VIRGlNIAN
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-15

BCarries baggage s"Sundays only,
"DaiIy except Sunday.
CHEsAPEAkE AND OHIO RAILWAY.
Cincinnati. Louisville and West.
S10e L. NJ '1l:00 p. NJ.
Maine Line Local:
SEQ A. NJ SIS r. N.
James River Line:
1000 A. M. ! 5:15 p. M.
Newport News, Norfolk and Old Point:
800 A. NJ t12:oo 400 r. NJ
Newport News Local:
sT:15 A. N. 500 p NJ
sDaily Except Sur lay
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-15

For snie or Rent-Fnrm OF lis Acresi
so acres In cultivation; good pro-
ductive land: painted Groom house,
IN good repair: large front porch
Good barn and storage house; other
outbuila'ngs; good location. Ad-
dress GEORGE SMITH. Beach. Ches-
terfield County. Va. r. +. ID. s.
Box "a.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-15
Frnm 2n0-Egx strains

HHNrhihE EIRs FrUm ~"D-EHN Sr"'""
OF Rocks, Reds. orpngtons. Leg
horns, WyRndotts Is for 800; 100
for s5.oo. postpaid. Infertiles re-
placed. Cele brated never die" baby
chicks. 2 cents each: three months
Old pullets. 30 cents each. June de-
livery. Reserve yours now, TALK
ING POULTRY YARDS Hainesport
n J.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-15
AUCTION SALES.
ct. GEO. S. JONES & CO.,
General Auctioneers,
40g r. Broad street, Richmond. Va.
Phone Mad. ?i41.
Auction SALES OF FURNITURE
AUCTION SALES OF FURNITURE

sales of notions and small goods
Saturdays at and =. M.
II YOU have anything to sell let us
sell IL. If you have anything 10 buy
see us.
Anctioneers furnished for all &C.
casions. Outside sales solicited.
rewelry sales speciality.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-15

1880 Conpiete Warm Air furnace.
heats eight-room mouse. No extras
needed. $685. complete bathroom
outfit of three PIECES. Get our cata-
log H-i4 NORTH AMERICAN
CONSTRUCTORS COMPANY. Bay
City. Mich.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-15

For Sale---On Account of NY Health,
wish to sell about $500 OF safe good
dividend paying stock. and move TO
country. Would trade for good ac-
cessible farm within forty miles of
Richmond, Mail description aud low
est cash price FARM Box 2e3,
Richmond. Wa
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-15

ssniit Rite" Coiiapsiblc Ironing stands
sell themselves. We want men to
show them One agent sold four
hundred in March; sells for s250
complete or $500 without board 100
per cent profit Send $2hn for agents
complete outfit and state territory
wanted UNITED SALES co. Nor
folk, Va.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-15


sell themselves. We want men TO
show them One agent sold four
hundred In March. Sells for $2.56
complete, r $500 without board.
100 per I profit Send s2,50 fer
agents ca. Siete outf't snd state ter
ritory wa,Ased. UNITED SALES CO,
Norfolk, Va
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-15
Wants
FOR SALE.


For saie--Eieetric Motor and Wood
working machine; cheap; also surrey
and fine runabout. Phone to Fiege.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-15

GRANITE MINERAL SPRINGS Co.
OFFICE $40 E. MAIN STREET, WILL
FURNISH FIVE GALLONS OF GOOD
CHESTERFIELD LITHIA WATER
FOR rs CENTS. ALL BOTTLES
sTERrLrZED. SANITARY SPRIEGa
'PHoSE RANDOLPH 1854
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-15
SPECIAL suIfCE

LESSER. the Ladfes' Tailor, at the
Raleigh. viii cut AHd sit your gar
mehts At reasonable prices. and niso
VIII make your summer suits or
dresses with your cloth. or VIII fur
Mish Nioth 81 re.tsona bic nrlces
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-15
10 he Sold at


Ten Thousand Egg Crates to he Sold at
reasonable prices: all guaranteed to
have good nllers and lids and were
only used once. For prices write to
BROWN e. SONS. s2s North Hancock
street, Philadelphia. IA
For snie---PaIr Black Percheron Work
horses Four years old, weight 400
pounds, gsldngs. Price, $3.50. n :.
VAUGHAN Ware Neck. Va.
Why Not Bny Reaaished Furniture At
half price?
oak Bedroom Suits, xiag Springs ana
mattresses, 81 each
Folding He'd. springs and Mattress. $3.50
kitchen cabinet. 81, nrass Reds. 81.
Large DoubIe wRrarobes. 1850.
One Hound Pedestal Table, SAN $40
steel range only see.
Other Ranges. $3.50 mp; Used Machines
s5 to ss5
AsDERSoN's. liz ". Broad -.
REAL ESTATE WAITED
Wanssd--s large Tract NJ Pine Tim
her. TO cost between $4,000 and
10.edp within two or three miles Of
railroad A-t1g, care Nivgiuiap.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-15
PROFESSIONAL.

Hard and Soft shoe stage Dancing
thoroughly taught. Prices reasona-
BILE T. IL BROWN. late OF Paragon
Trio. 2222 Floyd Avenue
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-15

OIL Lands fn Florida. $3.50 Secures De-
terinsned zone map with engineers
report Your safest guide for in
VeEting No cheques. References.
FoRTESCCE. Box lies Tampa, Fla.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-15

Frederick hurg--N. Walker Ware,
former sheriff Of James City County.
has announced his candidacy for the
Democratic nomination to the State
Senate from the district composed of
the counties of Henrico, New Kent,
Charles City. James City and the city
Of Williamsburg
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-15
RICHMOND AND CuEsArEAKE BAY
RAILWAY COMPANY

Schedule effective January !. 1913
superseding schedule OF April II. 1914
Schedule subject to change without
nottee
The Detroit times., 1915-06-23
WILL HEAR
BECKERPLEA
Whitman Likely to
Conduct Public Hear
ing for Him

ALBANY. N. Y, June 23.--(Spe-
cial.) Gov. Whitman will. In all
proGoility, conduct a public hearing
next week at which opportunity will
be given for any appeals that are
to be made on behalf of Charles
Becker. twice convicted as procurer
OF the murder of Herman Rosen-
thai. and who is condemned TO the
electric chair In tho week of
July IL.
Gov. whitman had long talk
yesterday with Martin Manton.
chief counsel for Becker. Later the
governor said he would sec Manton
again on Thursday and at that time
definite plans for the hearing would
be made. Manton will make the
plea that the governor commute
sentence to life Imprisonment, dis
cussing the legal phases Of the
case.
II IL limited that Mrs. Becker may
make personal plea for the life Of
her husband. declaring her belief
In his innocence. and asking that
he he given chance some day to
prove II.
The Detroit times., 1915-06-23
Sinister influence At
Work" Declare In
dicted Men
tom" HIMSELF
KEEPS SILENT
Ninety Men Now I'm
der Bond, Two in
Jail

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. June 23.-
Thomas Taggart, Democratic nation
al committeeman. and others OF the
1873 politicians indicted yesterday
by the Marion county grand jury,
refused today to- be deeply concern.
ed over the charge that they had
conspired to commit election frauds
At the city hall. where practically
every ONCE contributed its quota OF
indicted men. including Mayor Jo-
seph E. Bell, there was a little
more gossip than usual. but the
city's work was uninterrupted.
At police headquarters, which
had contributed its chief, Samuel
v. Perrott, two lieutenants and q
dozen patrolmen, there was nothing
to indicate that anything had hap
pened.
Efforts Of the indicted men were
confined largely TO passing out the
word that a sinister influence" was
at work against them. To clinch
this. they pointed out that the re-
cent federal grand jury which re-
turned the Wholesale Terre Haute
(Continued ou PAGE TwO.D
The Detroit times., 1915-06-23
CLOTHING GIVEN
FOR SERBIANS

About 90 suits OF underclothing
were received. Tuesday. in the Red
Cross headquarters, for shipment 10
Serbia. A package came from Pom
tiac, with two dozen suits. Tho
committee in charge reports that
the underclothing so far received is
nearly all IN adult sizes. and tnat
underclothing for children is al
needed. II is also urged tfat those
who wish to help in the relief work
purchase blankets. which are even
more important than underclothing.
for the Scrbians are sleeping out-of-
doors since their houses were burn.
cd to check the typhus plague.
The committee has received sew
eral patterns of the three-piece out
ergarment worn by the Serbian wo-
men. and will distribute them TO
sewing clubs which wish to help in
the cause.
Many people of small means
have shown their eagerness to help.
One man rs years old called. Tues
day. and said that though he had a
hard time supporting himself. ne
would like to send something TO a
Serbian fellowman. His contri>l
tion Vas accepted gratefully.
The Red Cross headquarters nj
Congress and shelby-sts.. ere open
daily from . " s
The Detroit times., 1915-06-23
Council Puts Through
Measure Aimed at
Crooked Auctions
SOLONS SQUABBLE
OVER PRINTING
Effort Made to Block
Contract to Nom
Union Firm

A drastic ordinance that Is intend
ed to drive out of Detroit the swind-
lers now operating here under the
guise OF jewelry auctioneers, was
adopted by the common council,
Tuesday night. II provides that non
residents must deposit $1,000 with
the city treasurer. to be held as Sc
curity for taxes. before they can be
licensed to sell personal property at
public auction. A section of the or
dinance expressly prohibits the emf
ployment OF boosters or "cappers" in
auction stores. the practice OF fraud
OF any kind, or the misrepresenta
ton of the quality or description OF
articles offered for sale. The pen
atty clause provides fine of $500
and imprisonment for six months.
Under the ordinance II will be the
duty Of the mayor to revoke the IL
cense Of any auctioneer found guilty
OF violating any Of the sections. The
i''NuSr CoIu uuSt Ot NourpitubuSi'
Displayed In every auction store.
Frequent complaints have been re-
ceived in the mayors ONCE recently
from persons who have been "stung'
in auction jewelry stores that infest
the downtown district. Most OF these
stores. II Is said. are operated by
Chicago concerns. The cheapest jew
elry Ia foisted on purchasers at fancy
prices. The ordinance regulating
these places was sponsored by Aid.
Barnett.
Another ordinance to put a stop to
a different kind Of fraud was also re.
ported. This measure. introduced by
Aid. Krimmel. is intended to prevent
We practice OF fraud In the sale OF
articles and the soliciting of sub
scriptious for charitable purposes.
soealIed. Il n aimed at the We