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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-01-15

WAHHrHoToH, Jan. 14-rorscaatf
West VirEinia. ohio and western
Psnnsyivania-Fatr Friday ana satur-
day.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-01-15
VERDICT
Coroners Jury Holds Seven Men Re.
sponsible for kiIsrn Murder
Six Are In jail.

Special Dispatch 20 the IntellIgencer.
FAlRMONT, w. Va, Jan. I4.-After
three weeks Of Investigation. the cor.
oner's jury which was sworn to investI.
gate the Kilarm Blackhand murder OF
last Christmas eve, this evening com
pleted its deliberations and returned
IT'S verdict. The virdict declares that
i'm Raschello came TO his death from
gun shot wounds inflicted by an un
known person and that Leonardo Frog.
cino came TO his death from gun shot
wounds inflicted by Sam Palma. Jim
Raschelio. John Torchia, John Alossi.
Nick Jardina. Paul Fargone and
George Maoila.
OF these seven men named eix are
in the county jail and the seventh. Jim
kaschello was killed in the fight at
Charley RendO's boarding house IN
which Rendo was desperately wounded
and Frosino also killed.
ssnseieni implicated.
Evidence produced yesterday tended
10 show that Michael Sangeleni was
also implicated TO some extent IN the
affair. A letter he had written 20 Jim
ParmasanO was produced In which Il
was made clear that Sangeleni was
chiet OF a mafia organization AZ Hay.
wood and that last August Frank Ross.
ana italian, there was told 10 send sc
10 him as his initiation fee.
When Ross failed to comply he wss
snot In the head back Of the car and
Lably wounded. lie recovered ane
sent In the money. He was taken 20 a
tree In the woods ard initiated. Al
one part or the woods FIRE was dropped
rom the tree on the candidate under
meath u and Ross is said 20 stin bear
the scars made o. the burn.
The evidence against tho men i'm
plcated IN the affair will be presented
70 the graLd jury in March for its con.
sideration.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-01-15

toontinusd On Fags Tsn.I
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-04
FASHION WEEK To
OPEN ON TUESDAY
RICHMOND RETAILERS MAKING,
BIG PREPARATION FOR
GREAT SHOW.

The retail stores along Broad and
Main Streets are getting ready for
he Sprins Fashion Week or united
opening on the 9th. 10th, liza In
stance. In the stores the new stocks
are about complete and more coming
IN eVe:y day, and all wifi he In
readiness for the opening day, Tues
Gay, the 9th
with few exceptions the window
experts have designed their displays
and are now concerned with the prac-
ttcai working out of the designs. In
some Instances II will take consider
able carpentry and several days time
10 install he scenic effects which are
destined TO afford sukable back
ground for the merchandise to he ex~
hihited.
The primal idea of Fashion Week
is not TO sell goods--that Is second
airy The primary. fundamental plan
is TO establish in the minds of the
multitude within the shopping terri
tory. of which Richmond is the center.
the fact that Richmond can supply
every want---and supply every one
with the newest. smartest, and best
IN style. quality and value. THE stores
will be rich in decorations; every
merchant will individually use his
own color scheme within and without
and all will show the classiest, clever
est, newest most original styles and
models in his line of merchandising.
In the department stores and wo-
mans ready-to-wear shops Will be
displayed everything in fashionable
garments according to the latest
modes for women. The millinery
shops Will be ab.oom with the latest
creations for spring, fresh from the
gifted fingers Of designers who have
achieved world wide fame for the
beauty and originality of their crea-
t!pns, together with many striking
novelties by their own designers In
their own work rooms. The saoe
stores will be a revelation in beauty
and distinction with the very newest
and most exclusive models in foot
wear.
The furniture dealers will impress
the fact that one can always obtain
in Richmond the most effective and
original ideas, AS we'll as the best and
most consistent values in home
furnishings. While masculine styles
at a fashion show usually pay second
TO the feminine, the men are not 10
be overlooked as the spectators VIII
find when they sec what the clothters,
hatters and haberdashers have to or
fer for the male.
Diamonds. like flowers, cannot be
described. but must be seen to be
appreciated. and l.ae jewelers. and
florists displays promise to be re-
splendent with the finest jewelry and
loveliest spring flowers The retail
crs in all lines will vie with each
other in their displays and the people
OF Richmond and vicinity are invited
to make a personal inspection Of the
r,arehaniise which RiChnond's re-
, taiiers have provided for them.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-04
DOES NOT MEAN
I CESSATION Of WORK
ABOLITION OF HANDS AND CARTS
FORCE But A MEASURE OF
REORGANIZATION

with the object In view of reorganiz-
ing the forces In the City Engineers
De partmont the Administrative Board
yesterday agreed to abolish the hands
and carts force. This does not mean
that the work now being done by that
department viii Re discontinued, II
viii simply be concentrated under some
definite head, so that more personal
attention may be devoted to the work
than can be- done under the present
arrangement
The charge Will probably be made
time the board will formulate rules
and regulations and make plans for the
conduct of the department.
Following the action Of the board in
purchasing a large quantity OF asphalt
blocks TO be used for street repairs
the board may eventually establish
n department which may take care OF
all the street improyems
The resolution adopted by the board
yesterday does away. figuratively. with
the hands and carts forces OF the
East and West Ends and the South
side. More than hundred men will
he affected In this change.
Cft~ Attorney Pollard yesterday in
formed the board that IL had no legal
right 10 compel the Virginia Railway
and Power Company TO place a guard
rail on the First street viaduct. The
yiaduet Is private property. II 1t
were Il public thoreaghfarc. the board
could compel a compliance with it's re-
quest. So the matter ends for the
present
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-04
COLONEL F. c. DAY
DIES IN SN|THF|ElO
SENATOR MARTIN TO ATTEND
FUNERAL OF HIS FATHER
IN-LAW.

Following brief Illness Colonel
Charles Fenton Day. father-in-law of
Thomas H. Martin, United States Sem
ator from Virginia. died yesterday at
his residence in Smithfieid. Isle OF
Wight County Colonel Days dealh
follows closely that Of his daughter.
Senator Martins Wife who was form
erly Miss Lucy Day, and who passed
away early In January. Senator Nor
tin will attend the funeral.
Colonel Day was one or the public
men OF Underwater Virginia. and was
widely known throughout the State.
He was member of the State Demo
cratic Com mittee and served AS chair
man of the Second District Commit
tee. For many years he was Chair
man OF the Democratic Commit OF
the isis Of Wight County.
Colonel Day has been active in Viz
ginia politics for a number of yeafs
although he has never held public
Office. He served on the staff during
Governor Tyier's administration. He
was a man ~ high character and en-
loved the friendship of scores u
people in practically every section foi
the state.
Besides a widow and ore daughter
C'olQne, Day leaves graniaanghter
Miss Lucy Da~ ys~fi.rs arm a grane'
sop. Thomas Stschles Martin. Jr,.s be-
sides many other relatives.
Although definite arrangements
have not been completed for the
funeral services. they VIII probably BE-
held FRIDAY afternoon
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-04
F0LKES WILL AID
POLICE CAMPAIGN
OFFICERS To HAVE ATTTOR-
NEY'S HELP IN pROSECCT-
ING CASES IN VICE
CAMPAIGN.

Lille Arlington, coiored. charged
with running u disordcrly house At
"a North Fifteenth Street was ar
raigned III Police Court Yesterday.
the case soiLg over until March ~,
in order that Commemorative Attor-
ney Folkcs might be presetn at the
hearing A. Il. Anderson and Pearl
Kirk were fined 81 each for disorder
" conduct IN the house. They were
caught In the rata which was made
by Patroimen Sweet and \. VI Smih
Chief of Police Werner yeSter-
day announced that hereafter Conn
monwealths Attorney Folkes win hc
present In Police Court whenever Il
disorderly house case is being trieG.
This step was taken because police
officers had Of late found IL very off
ficult to present their side Of the case.
Each time tho police officers who
made the arrests would have to act in
the capacity of p:9secuor while ai'-
posed 80 them would be one ut times
two lawyers.
Two cases during the last week have
been dismissed IN Police Court
although the couples caught in each
house were fined for being disorderlv.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-04
FUNDS NEEDED FOR
GREAT REUNION
FORTY-TKREE THOUSAND NOW IN
SIGHT. But PROBABLY THIRTY
MORE IL NEEDED.
COST AT OTHER PLACES
JACKSONVILLE EXPENDED s7o,oOO
10 ENTERTAIN vE.TERANS---BE-
TWEEN 1000 AND 10000 Ex-
PECTED TO ATTEND.

In June Richmond will have the dis
Nnguished privilege Of entertaining the
srand reunion of Confederate Vet
eraGs.
In al human probability this VIII he
the last time the veterans OF the great
civil conflict will ever assemble in the
Gonfederacy's capital Time is max
ing rapid inroads IN the ranks Of the
men who followed the stars and bars
and ere long there will hc none &c
answer here to ll-caH OF the
Grand armies OF the South.
IN order 20 properly entertain the
veterans ard meet the obligations
which viii necessarily be incurred IL
nrhoiding the reputation OF Richmond
nd Virginia for hospitality. con
siderable sum OF money liz Yet TO be
subscribed.
The amount expended by~ Jacksonville
for entertaining the last reunion vas
$4,000. Little Rock expended sso.o0C
FOR this purpose. la it's bid for the
"eunion OF 1915. Memphis pledged
10000
Richmond expects to entertain the
veterans ON a scale that VIII not suffer
when compared with the efforts o.
other cities The city will give the
Veterans not only lavish entertainment
'ut II Will immense them verify IN
genuine Richmond hospitality.
good start has been made in rails
'a@ funds for the purpose. but much
more must Net be raised. Approx
mateiy the sum Of s43. 900 Is in sight. OF
which amount there has been raised
$4,000 by popular subscription; the city
e'onncll has appropriated $4,000 and
lie General Assembly $4,000. The
State appropriation. however, r. speci-
*eally designated for use ia the On
for,ainment of visiting governors and
theiT stats.
Richmond should raise a least $4,000
more money Ia see th~ reunion IhrouE I,
So good shape. Gp TO this time solicit
'stlon Of funds has been made only
through the mails "a thousand letters
having thus far been sent ont.
While the response has been liberal
iF IL now essential tnas more active
forts ne made nd subscriptions may
''e seat 80 CAPTAIN John Lamb. chair.
man OF the general committee. the
headquarters Of which are at room 81 8
Mutual Building.
coteUe! ) y BOYD Is chairman %.
tie ruance committee ana r. u Taylor
90 the executive committee
captain l4awh states that present In
-ittationa are THAI there VIII he betw een
sesea agtd ten thousand veterans IN
'ft"aaavee upon the reunion.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-04
MORE BIRTHS THAN
DEATHS IN FEBRUARY

Despite the fact that there We're
26i-deaths in Richmond during Febru-
airy. the population is by no means
decreased. because the births regis
tered during the month were $40.
DR.. I.evy's report for the month
shows s.aat OF the 261 deaths 80 were
white and 162 colcred. Pneumonia
was the chief cause. 40 deaths being
reported. of which IL were white aud
90 coiored Grippe. 3 white and 2
co!ored, pellagra. j white; consump-
ton. II white. colo-cd; other
forms of tuberculosis. 1 white. coll
cred: cancer, 9 white. 3 colcred.
apoplexy, II white. 4 cotored; organic
tAcart disease. Is white. II colored;
pneumonia. IL white. - cclored.
appeaaicius. : white. 1 colored. !,
Brights disease. 20 white. 4 co,ored.
eongenital de bility. 10 white. Ia col.
ored: lsenile debility. : white. coll
orcd; violent deaths, ~ white.
colorcd.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-04
EUROPEAN CONFLICT
AND Christianity
IT'S SIGNIFICANCE 10 THOUGH1@
FUL CHRISTIANS HIS THEME
~
TODAY.

The announcement of the discuss
sion by Mr.. Gordon Of the Significance
of the European War to- Thoughtful
Christians" as the subject for this
afternoons meeting will doubtless
draw one of the largest crowds yet
seen at an afternoon session although
each day has seen the building we'll
filed.
4 sane. reverent discussion OF tais
absorbing subject is assured--for Mr.
Gordon has shown he is not given 70
mystical specu,ations or distorted W..
terpretations of scriptural passages.
No man since Mr.. Moody's day has
shown clearer grasp of the spirifnai
meaning of the word than does Mr..
Gordon, and hts mission has been q
rich exposition of the great funda-
mentals Of the Christian faith---inH
in no uncertain tones he announces
his belief in the inspiration OF tho
whole Bible.
Last night Mr. Gordon Changed
from his announced subject and spoke
on the theme Life With God Lett
Ont." hasing his remarks on the story
Of t.noch Mr.. Gordon's picture OK
the feverssh-s strenuous life Of present
day, America with Its selAshn@ss ane
mad struggle for wealth, showed hts
rare insight into human nature. HIS
development of the Old story was 80
, finest effort Of this mission. He ~
an apostle OF Quset. deeply sptrisuAt
experience. but not OF contemps& 1
tive life, but rather livins. Vial
sen an. days. 4. wsek.. tswsrt i -four hour9
day practiced Christianity
Al s o'clock tonight the fast SeryyC4
VIII be held and MIR. Gordcnss sun39
viii be pThe Mastering Passis lss
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-04
PENNSYlvAN|AAS TO
HAVE GREAT TIME
URGE GOVERNOR AND MEMBERS
OF LEGISLATURE ATTEND
LAUNCHING.

Preparations are being made for a
great display at Newport News when
the new ba,tieship PENNSYLVANIA Is
launched. Governor Brumhaugh. or
PENNSYLVANIA, members OF his stan.
a large launching party and invited
members OF the Pennsy lvania Legts-
,ature. will reach Richmond on the
morning OF March Is ON special
train. Here ii is hoped 10 have Gov
ernor Stuart, invited members of the
House Of Delegates and Senate and
others invited by the Governor to
join the party.
Secretary Forward yesterday re-
ceivcd n Letter from Fl. l.. Fergusson.
general manager OF the Newport News
Shipbuildins and Drycock Company
urging that Governor Stuart be pres
ent, Il possible. The Governor viii
not decide whether or not to accept
the invitation until his health i'm
proves, He viii SO II possible.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-04
COLONIAL CONCERT
WAS GREAT SUCCESS

The Colonial Concert given AT
I<Sufel Street Methodist Church Tues
day night was a most profound sue
cess" as the press agents say.
The entertainment was given for
the benefit OF the building fund, and
was largely attended. The church
was full OF people-rnemher of the
congregation and their friends, ana
II was unanimously agreed--hy those
who ENJOYED the entertainment to
have 1t repeated at some early date.
Rev J. X. Joiltff. pastor Of the
church. was master of ceremonies He
helped to make things pleasant for all.
II may be stated from we'll authenti-
Gated authority that the Colonial Con-
cert will be repeated at an early date.
Quite IL nice sum was realized for
the building fund
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-04
MONEY FOR JACKSON
MONUMENT ASSURED

Mayor Ainsiie yesterday approved
the ordinance appropriating the sum
of $40. 600 toward The Stonewall Jack
son Monument fund. This sum Is I'd
oe turned over to the Stonewaii jack
son Society after 1t has raised suf-
iictent sum TO erect the monument,
and has started the work. 1t Is also
required under the ordinance. that
Ale monument is TO he erected at
Monument Avenue and the Boulevard
not far from the "Battis Abbey"
The Mayor also signed the reso-
luton extending the sympathy of the
city To Justice J. j. CrutchfeId. and
giving him a Through OF ninety days.
with pay. The resolution provides
that Acting Justice Griggs shall per
form the duties necessary during Nae
absence of Justice Crutchfield.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-04
MARKING TINE IN
VICE PROBE Matters
COMMISSION SITS TIGHT--MAYOR
WATTS MEETING or Al
DERMEN.
PEOPLE WANT PROBE
pIBLIC DISSATISFIED WITH EXIST.
ING STATUS AND WISH GEN.
UINE POLICE HOUSE,
CLEARING.

Pending the meeting Of the Board
'of Aldermen next Tuesday In regular
session. developments in tho work Of
the Vice Commission arc marking
slime. Mayor Ainslie at that time win
submit 70 the board the two reports
received 40 far from the Vice Com
mission with the suggestion that tbs
board appoint committee to invest1-
gate the conduct of the Police Depart
nent There win doubtless follow q
called meeting of the Common Coun-
Gil later In the week to appoint q
similar committee, which VIII then -.
ceive suggestions and the reports the
Mayor has by that time received from
the Vice Commission. A report IN
an afternoon paper yesterday that
Chairman Peters and Mayor Ainalie
were to Mold a conference yesterday
afternoon looking to 4 Joint meeting
OF Council with the Board OF Alder
men, proved unfounded. the Mayor
stating thai he knew nothing Of Guch
meeting.
The Mayor has not yet received tn
lists of houses promised by the conn
mission in report number 3, but theY
win probably reach him today and
will be turned over to the Chief o4
Police to be used in prosecuting ca9se
and working up evidence. The iiak
will not be given out for publicAt3cn-
! One result of the second report WA0
the announcement yesterday by Com.
monwealths Attorney F0lkes that he
will In the future attend the Poles
! Court and prosecute al, cases agA4nae
! disorderly houses. Considerable en-
barra ssment has been experienced By
| the police in presenting their evidence
/ against lawyers for the defense In
cases they have prepared and which
] the police themselves have been forced
! sci.
! The lightness Of sentence imposed
on those before the Police Court, o.
| pecially proprietors of houses IN
which persons have been detected and
| fined for immoral practices, has called
forth considerable Dissatisfaction
among the police who have endoAv-
ored to enforce the Law. Chief Werner
| in particular.
Growing Demand for PrtJbe.
/ While the Vice Commission mern-
bers have kept their information very
much to thernseiveA the public gen.
orally has sized up the situation fair
| ly we'll and there was evident yes
terday a growing public demand that
/ there should be a complete house
cleaning in police circles
! That men should control the poMce
affairs Of Richmond against whom
evidence of such convincing character
| is piled up, Is not viewed with SAITH
faction by the public generally.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-04
HARTMAN TO ASSUME.
NEW DUTIES MONDAY

Senator A. G. Hartman, of Rich
mond, will assume his duties next
Monday morning in the internal rev.
.nue department. He Is TO become
stamp deputy In the office of Collec-
tor Moncure.
The department was notified sew
erai days ago by Senator Hartman
that he would accept the appoint
ment This will eliminate him from
the Senatorial race In this district
next fall. AT which time election OF
members for both branches OF the
General Assembly of Virginia will be
eiecfed
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-04
RECOVER CAR. But CASE OF
SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS GONE

Patrolmsn Samuels yesterday
morning recovered the automobile be-
longing to DIR. Greer Baughmau. OF
rs North Jefferson street. which was
stolen Tuesday night from in front
of la Yves. Grace Street. The car
was found on the three hundred hlock
on West Franklin Street. The police
man failed to find a grip contain
ing surgical instruments valued at
a bout $50. which was in the car at
the time X was stolen
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-04
GERM DISEASES
ARE LESS FATAL
FEWER DEATHS By 500 THAN IN
I9fs-CONsUMPTIo WHOOP-
ING Cough SHOW GAIN.

Germ disezees were the losers dur
ing 1919 In their fight against i'm
proved sanitary conditions in V'r-
ginia and claimed less victims, .sy
800 Than during 1918. according 10
The preliminary vital statistics Tor
the year Just tabuiated by he state
Board OF Hcalth
Substantial gains were made in the
popular fight against typhoid fever
ana the diarrhoeal diseases Of infants,
owing In part II is stated. to the COM
parativeiy m.ld summer. There were
i25 fewer deaths from typhoid dur
ing 1914 and 37S fewer deaths from
infantila diarrhoea thanin 1919. Mea-
sles, scarlet fever and diphtheria. OF
the preventaltle disease9 were also less
fatal Pneumonia. IN tho prevention
OF which modern hygiene PLAYS a
part. claimed fewer victims BY forty
three than during 1913 Tho preiiTnt-
nary statistiGs likewise show a decline
OF st5 IN The number OF violent
deaths, other than suicide.
on the other side OF the account,
the state Eoard Of Health reports
an Increase of eleven In the deaths
from malaria. of ten from smallpox,
and II seventeen from suicide. Mnch
more ominous. however. in the eyes
of health liberties, is G gain Of 100
during 1914 in the number or deaths
from tuberculosis of the lungs and
q suerrtsinG increase OF 33S IN the
deaths from whooping cough.
Nhoopins Cough Outbreaks.
1.-THE number OF deaths from whoop-
ing cough says the board in Its
comment on the new statistics. "is
attributable 10 an unusual series Of
out hreaks In various parts of the state.
These are expected from time to time
and cannot bc prevented without great
care on the part OF the parents, but
those Of 1871. were severe In the ex-
IRENE. The only consolation to be
found in IL is the virtual assurance
this mortality gives that the State
Wit NOT probably Doc again visited
by SO sever. an outbreak for some
years 10 come.
The number Of deaths from tuher-
cuiosis Of the lungs. 3 3o4 for 1914.
rs compared with 3,lS4 for 1919, is
wha. we may expect from our con-
tinued neglect Of this most fatal or
ali diseases. The white death-rate
from consumption in Virginia Is not
above that Oh the country as whole,
but that OF our negroes, and especial
~ of the ctGy negroes. Is positively
appalling Mess the disease is
checked along the coiored popuia-
tton. their dismal mortality from this
az use VIII he reflected in a higher
death-rate among tine whites,
Detailed Statistics.
The deta lnd figures for the deaths
from the more common communica .
he diseases and from 3 few Of the
familiar causes IN 1913 and 1914
follow;
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-04
RICHMOND COLLEGE
ALUMNI TO FEAST
MEN HOLD BANQUET THIS EVEN
ING AT THE JEFFERSON
HOTEL

Covers for about 1a5 alumni ana
invited guests viii be laid for the
banquet tonight In the Flemish roen
AT the Jefferson HotH OF the Rich
mond alumni Of Richmond College,
This viii be the biggest affair ever
held by the local association and VIII
he attended by several noted Alumnt
and others in off1cial life In Virginia
Judge Joseph l. Kelley. OF the STATE
Supreme Court OF Appeals, who was
g. classmate at college OF President
Boatwright. of Richmond College. hss
just accepted an invitation to be pres
emit Attorney General John Garland
Pollard an alumni. ana Lieutenant
Governor J. Taylor EIlyson, PRECEDENT
OF the board OF trustees Of RichmonA
College, will also Do present.
Hill Montague ID president Of tAs
association.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-04
SCHOOL CHILDREN
ENJOY CONCERT

Several thousand public school
children enjoyed concert gwen by
John Powell the noted Richmond
pianist. at the City Auditorium yes
terday afternoon
Mr.. Powell arranged n program
specially suited 10 the occasion and
drew much applause from his audi
ence as he presented popular or we'll
known numbers.
The concert Was given the child
rem of the city in recognition of the
liberal patronage given Mr.. Powell by
the citizens.