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Evening star., 1915-05-23

INROM Il woman in Western Pcnnsyl-
vania comes this appeal
have been left a widow and must find a
safe investment which would bring me in
SO in order to live ON the income Please
advise me, as know little about business.
There is no use in telling this widow
that she would be better off with 4 or
> on her money. Even with no expert
rncc in business matters she probably
knows that money can be invested at Il
low rate of interest more readily than it
can at Il higher rate But She must have
g. +, and with a little care and trouble she
will get it, and safely at that.
Unfortunately this particular inquirer
does not state how much money she has,
or whether she expects to earn anything.
But the Inference from her letter is that
She does not expect to work, because She
speaks of the necessity of finding a safe
investment in order To live on the in
come. She is hardly likely to live on
much less than 5000 Il year which would
mean capital of $4,000
Now il She has SlOOOO or any hing like
that sum, my first advice To her is rrl-
platic and absolute. DO net put it all it,to
any one security. DO not put it into two
or three securities even. Divide il up into
six different forms of investment at the
Very least.
The first step is to inquire of some re-
liable local bank, or from the financial
editor of any reliable newspaper or maga-
zine. the name of Il stock or bond broker
OF established reputation, and also the
Evening star., 1915-05-23

Prunes Versus Pills
By EDWIN T. BOWERS. Md.

Each week Dr. Bowers will write the
Evening star., 1915-05-23
[ Must Have 6 Per Cent. to Live
BY ALBERT ". ATW OOD

Next week Mr. Atwood will answer the question:
How Can Save Enough to Educate My Childrcn:'
Evening star., 1915-05-23

,NROM Il woman in Western Pcnnsyl-
Nania comes this appeal:
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-30

sentenced to eighteen years imprison-
ment in the State Penitentiary. Through
his counsel he elected to be tried by
the court rather than by Jury. Jones
Is considered lucky to have escaped
with less penalty than death as II Is
alleged that his crime was one OF pre-
mediated murder. He was captured In
Baltimore last week, through the be-
trayal of one of his friends.
Newport News-Directors for the en-
suing year were elected last night at
the annual meeting of the Virginia
Seamen's Friend Society, following the
annual reports and a speech by Rv.
e. T. Wexford, ID. ID. John Golden
made the report for the Sailors Rest.
and Mrs. Fred Manville. for the Ladies'
Guild.
The directors. at the next regular
meeting. will elect officers for the en- :
suing year. The following are the d.
rectors: Judge 7. J. Barham. Rev. E. T.
Wexford, d. D., l.. p. Stearnes, w. S.
Leake. Rev. III. w. Davis, Rev j. f.
deGaffereily. J. A. Willet, W. E. Stauf-
fer. Charles White. Captain w. q. Mel
vim, c. p. West, William Faleoner, Ell
bert Nexsen. w. M. vipond, J. e. Down
ing, Chester Ashby. L. F. Boggs and
J. w. Eubank.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-30
PAYS HIS BILLS
IN POSTAGE STAMPS
NOW POLICE ARE AFTER HIM
FOR POSTOFFICE
ROBBERY.

WILLIAMSBURG. VA. Jan. 29.--
The postmaster Of Williams burg yes
terday swo-e out warrant, charging
Lawrence Meekins with entering and
robbing the Williamsburg postoff1ce
on the night OF December ID. 1914.
MeeKins mas not yet been taken into
custody and 1t Is thought he has got
ten wind of the warrant and de-
camped. Meekins. who !s among the
class who does no kind IF work, ap-
preached merchant a few days after
the robbery of the postotfice and ne
gotiated tha sale of a Accent stamp
book. saying he had ound 1t in last
summers coat. This morning he went
INTO the same store and paid for pur-
chase with .wo-cent stamps which a
clerk took cut OF another accent
stamp booa. Meekins said he had
found the second book some where
The thief who entered the postoffice
stole package containing ten accent
stamp books. The man under sus-
picion IS large and very Il ght In color
and has a bluff face The Rich
mond and Newport News police will
be asked to watcs the local trains for
the man.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-30
WILL TEST POWER
OF POLICE JUSTICE
ACTION TAKEN INVOLVES VALID
ITY OF PRICE ACT AS TO
MAGISTRATES, -.

Newport News. Jan. 2s.---Amos
Stevens. negro sent to Jail yester-
day morning by Attorney T. J. Chris
tan. Councilmanic Police Justice
elect. in disregard of the Price act.
probably will be the means of set
Ting the Police Justice fight In this
city.
Stevens was sent TO Jail yesterday
morning after Acting Police Justice
e. 9. Robinson had surrendered the
Police Court records to Attorney
Christian.
Attorney j. r. Newsome. coiored.
stated last night that he. acting for
those opposing the action of the
Council. Will petition Judge r. j. Bar
nam. OF the Corporation Court, for a
writ OF habeas corpus for Stevens.
The matter will then be argued In
q comparatively short time.
Attorney s. O. Bland. of counsel
Tor Mr.. Christian. was in Richmond
yesterday to petition the Supreme
Court OF Appeals for mandamus
compelling the Acting Police Justice
to relinQuish the Police Court records
TO the Councilmanic Police Justice
elect. However. he did not file the
petition, as Acting Police Justice Rob-
inson surrendered the court records
to MIR. Christian on the opening OF the
court.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-30
HIGH COST Of RUM
!. DRINKERS PROBLEM
WEST VIRGINIA THIRSTY ONES
CONDEMN STATES DRY
LAWS.

Charleston, w. Va, Jan. 29.-The
temporary order issued by Fred o.
Blue, State Commissioner of Prohi-
bition, directing that express com
panies refrain from delivering ship
ments of liquor in the State, has
caused a wild flourish In the local
whiskey market.
The market Is excited. and SO are
the bootleggers, anu 1t is difficult to
secure whiskey at any price. A few
of the boys had the fluid on hand,
however. and were making ready sales
at So pint. 1t lis reported.
In charging such price. the IL
licit dealers explain that they are
forced to pay in getting their whis-
key to Charleston now. Previous to
the issuance of the order by the State
Commissioner of Prohibition they or
dered by express. Now 1t Is necessary
for them to close their boots for a day
or two at a stretch and suffer the ia
tigue and financial suffering of max
ing a trip to Catlettsburg, Ashland or
some other oasis.
After the explanation is made the
thirsty customer places one hand on
the bootiegger,s shoulder. forks out
a two dollar certificate with the other,
whispers something hot about ''legiti-
mate profit" curses the prohibition
law. deposits the bottle OF whiskey in
his pocket and hikes for the nearest
livery stable.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-30
WILL TEACH STx-YEaR OLDS
AT NEWPORT NEWS

Newport News, Va, Jan. 2e-Pupils
six years of age will be admitted to
the public schools today, despite pre-
vious protests the board Of school
trustees, according to n statement
made last night by Acting Superin-
tendent of Schools E. w. Huffman.
who said that he had decided to act
under the law passed by the last Leg
islature. The act follows:
''Be it eracted by the General AS
sembly of Virginia, that the public
free schools Of this State shall be free
to any child six years Of are, provided
that in the opinion of the teachers and
the division superintendent. the said
S1ild shall have reached such a stage
of maturity as to render ii advisah BILE to
permit him to enter school,"
The acting superintendent was en-
powered last night by the rules and
regulations committee or the school
board to employ two new teachers 10
care or the pupils, If he deemed such
action necessary.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-30
SOUTHSIDE
PLAINTIFF PERMITTED TO
AMEND DECLARATION

The case of w. L. Ashley against
the Thomas j. steen Company for
$4,000 was almost completed yester-
day afternoon In Hastings Court. Part
ii. when upon motion of the attor-
neys for the plaintiff, Roland Garrett
and William r. DeSaussure, the case
was continued until the next term of
the court. The motion was granted
by Judge Ernest ii. Wells to allow
the plaintiff to amend his declaration
Ashley claims that he was employed
as cement worker by the Steen
Company, which was constructing an
apartment house on Laurel Street in
July, 1913. He was working on a scat
fold when 1t collapsed. throwing him
to the ground distance of twelve feet
He alleges that one of the supporting
props had been removed without his
knowledge. He further claims he suf-
fered broken arm, Internal injuries
and mental anguish because of the
accident.
The case had taken up about 1--WE
hours time before the motion for con-
tinuance was made.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-30
BAD COLD MEDICINE
CAME HIGH FOR LYNCH

Lynchbu-g, Va, Jan. 29.--Coming
all the way from Danvilie with bad
cold in the hope that he could be re-
stored to health by taking treatment
at one Of the saloons In Lynchburg.
was the prescription that Jack Lynch,
a young white man. tried to fill Wed
nesday wsaan he paid visit to the
Hill City AMI took an overdose Of the
medicine" In the curative powers of
which he says he had great faith.
This was the story which Mayor
Jester heard yesterday morning when
Lynch was called before him on me
charge of being intoxicated and tres
passing on the property of the dye
works. The court was una Die to learn
from the prisoner the name of the
physician who suggested the Lynch
burg cure He was fined $3.50.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-30
FRIENDS GIVE AYLF.TT
ASHBY WARM WELCOME

Newport News. Va, Jan. 90
Friends here of Rev c. A. Ashby. rec
tor O. Christ Church. Elizabeth City.
n. C.. gave him cordial welcome on
his hurried visit to Newport News.
Wednesday. Mr.. Ashby Is doing a
splendid work in the parish to which
he was recently called frern the Do
cease OF Southern Virginia. He has
greatly revived the church and has
made himself popular in the com
munity at large. He liz leader in
civic as we'll az In delicious endeavor
In the community and his previous
training In business and the law Is
serving him in good turn. The people
Of Ellzab etn City. Irrespective OF de-
nomination@i utilization. hsve received
him m3si cordially, and AIR. Ashhy
seems to hc quite as mucsl In love wit
hem as hey with him.
The rectory Of Christ Church lis ona
~ the most attractive residences In
yaheth City and Mrs. Ashhy. who
Aiy shares n her husbands popular
has made her han1e Il center Of
-ss.al enteriat nment as well as OF re-
.e8gas activities.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-30
INTERESTING TOPICS AT
SUFFRAGE HEADQUARTERS

The Equal Suffrage League of Rich
mond has set aside the first Thursday
afternoon in every month for suffrage
questions and answers. Thursday.
February 4, the first of the Question
and Answer series of meetings will
be held. Mrs H. A. Sampson. chair
man OF the program committee for
the month Of February, will preside.
Thursday. February IL. Mrs. c. NJ.
Johson will address the league on
Social Service: Its Aims and OBJ
jects" She will also outline plans
that are on foot for the esta blishment
of boarding home for girls in In
dustry.
Thursday February 1s. Miss Ella
Agnew, superintendent of the Girls'
Canning Clubs. will address the league
on the work done In her department.
Thursday, February rs, Miss
Beardsley Will tell of the accomplish
ments and aims OF the Travellers Aid
Society.
The public is cordially invited to
attend all of these meetings.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-30
PRINCE. WILLIAM
PEOPLE TURN OUT
GREAT CROWDS HEAR FREEMAN
AND BINFoRD ON PRACTI-
CAL TOPICS.

Especial to The Richmond vfrginian.)
Manassas, Va. Jan. 2s-A joint meet
ing OF the Manassas Patrons' League
and the Northern Virginia Farmers
Institute was held at the Courthouse in
Manassas today. and a large atten-
dance of members of each organization
together with many visitors. were pres
ent.
The day proved a valuable one In the
matter of instruction along the lines
OF sanitation and the audience gained
much information by listening to ad-
dresses made by men who are ranked
as authority on the question. DR.. A.
w. Freeman. assistant commissioner OF
the Virginia State Board OF Health.
and Secretary Binford. of the CO.
operative Educational Society OF vir-
ginia, were the speakers of the day.
The substance OF their talks was
along the lines of health sermons.
For the past week these two State
officials have made tour OF Prince
William County and at several places
delivered addresses OF like nature.
They will complete their trip to this
section tomorrow after speaking at
Clifton Forge, Va. The members Of the
Domestic Science Glasses of Manassas
High School served luncheon to the
visiting members and guests at tho
Ruffner School building.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-30
SET LIQUOR BILL
FOR FEBRUARY 3

Especial to The Richmond Virginian.)
Raleigh, n. c.. Jan. 2g.-7fn the Senate
today it was announced that the liquor
shipment bill has been set for Tues
day, February 8. at 3 o'clock.
In the House a bill to authorize legal
service by telephone In certain official
processes passed. At HAS Saturday
morning Secretary of State Bryan will
address the members of the General
Assembly and others in Raleigh's larg-
est capacity house. the City Auditorium.
where he has addressed tremendous
throngs OF people many times. Sec
rotary Daniels Is held by business In
Washington,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-30
REST AND CHEAPEST TO BALTI
MORE.

York River Line to Baltimore. Ex-
cellent daily except Sunday service
Leave Richmond $40 r. NJ. steamer
train. connecting at West Point with
new steamers, CITY of Richmond" and
CITY OF Annapolis" arriving Baltimore
following morning O'clock. Only $26o
one way-Richmond to Baitimore-s45o
round trip. limited thirty days; luxu-
rins staterooms 800 and up. For de-
tailed information and descriptive mat
ter. etc. communicate with H. l.
BISHOP. Division Passenger Agent,
Southern Railway Company. seT East
Main Street, Richmond. Va.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-30
Spain-~Ley.

Ernest l.. Spain and Miss Elsie Ley
were quietly married In the parlors OF
the Rev. F. w. Long. pastor of CO.
wardin Avenue Christian Church, on
January % at 7;30 + M A few
friends were present. The happy pair
departed for a short trip to Wash
ington and other points North. They
will make their homo on the South
side.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-30

Judge Robert q. Southall. of the Cir
cult Court of Chesterfield County, Is
expected to name police chief for
the county force at the February term
of the court, when 1t convenes on
February 3. He has had the matter
under consideration for some time.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-30
His Money Restored.

Fredericksburg, Va, Jan. 29.--The
money partially burned In the Gardner
house on boswell Field a few days ago
and sent - Washington by Sergeant
Chichester has been redeemed and
returned to Gardner.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-30
D-wISTER IN THE GLAND OF
THE sky

The glorious mountains of. Western
North Carolina. Golf. riding. mountain
climbing and all outdoor sports pro-
vided. Invigorattng climate. extremely
low round trip fares and excellent train
service via Southern Railway. Hand
some literature and full information
may be had upon application to H. l.
BISHOP, Division Passenger Agent
Southern Railway. DOT East Main
Street. Richmond. Va.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-30
To Celebrate Anniversary.

Arrangements were completed in
Robins Hall last night by Washing
ton Camp. No. 81, Patriotic Order. Sons
of America. for the celebration of the
eighth anniversary of the camp The
celebration will be held February 10
The celebration is 10 be an elaborate
affair.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-30
Charged with Figh ting.

Henry Porter and George Ford, ne
groes, charged with fighting in the
street. will be tried in Hastings Court,
Part III, on February s. The case
was continued yesterday by Justice
Maurice
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-30
To Deliver An Address.

DIR. Douglas Freeman will deliver an
address on theessub1ect Mind Of the
People," In stocktonstreet Baptist
Church Tuesday night The lecture
will be In the interest of the church
building fund.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-30

The Epworth League Of Central
Methodist Church gave musical social
in the church last might. An interest
ing program was rendered.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-30
VIRGINIA BRIEFS.

staunton-Emmett Hogshead, charged
with sending obscene matter through
the mails. was released from Jail yes
terday on 1900 bail. Attorney John
White arranged for the bond. He. II is
understood. denies the authorship of
the communications which fell into the
hands of postal inspectors His wife
was In stanton yesterday and greeted
him when he was released.
Farmville-~The Peoples National
Bank having bought that very desira-
afe Property. northeast corner Main and
Third Streets, now occupied by the
Farmvilie Pharmacy, will take posses
sion when the present lease expires.
The business OF the bank has so in
creased as TO demand larger working
space. and this will be given In the
new home.
Farmville-R Richmond Jones, colored
who in July, 1905. shot and mortaliy
wounded William Evans. also colored,
was aTraignea in Prince Edward Cir
cult Court last Monday. and pleadtn &
guilty TO second degree murder was
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-30

Littlepage Ingram. of the Virginia
Military Institute. is spending few
days with his parents, DR.. and Mrs.
Lawrence Ingram. OF 1901 Porter Street.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-30
QunIifie. tn Practice.

w. w. Goldsmith qualified before
Clerk Walter E. Duval yesterday to
practice law In Hastings Court. Part II
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-30

/ The new schoolhouse al Branch's
Church, Chesterfield County. will open
next week. The opening will mark
the beginning OF the spring term OF the
/ school year.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-30
happenings From All Sections Of the State of Virginia

will be held on February ~. Officers |
and directors will be chosen at this /
meeting.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-30

The annual meeting OF stockholders
of the Mechanics and Merchants Bank
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1915-07-14

few days ago that his condition
was serious. The many friends of
the family await with interest news
OF improvement in his condition.
Miss Ruth Adams has as her guest
this week Miss Sara Davis, OF the
country, and on Tuesday evening will
entertain for her attractive visitor.
DR.. e. A. Hines and daughter, Miss
Nellie, have returned from an extern
siYe pleasure trip, including the ex-
position and a return trip through
Canada.
p. H. Isbell left the early part OF
the week for the exposition.
DR.. and Mrs. w. F.. Austin and
their attractive house guests spent
last Sunday in Greenville.
Mrs. Raymond Monroe and young
son, OF Laurinburg, N. c., will arrive
in Seneca next week for chautauqua.
Mrs. T. e. Stribllng leaves on
Wednesday for weeks stay at Mon
treat, N. G.
"A. p. Brown is in Seneca, having
come from Americus, Ga, to be at
the bedside OF his friend, w. M.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1915-07-14

Propst. Mr.. Browns friends here
are pleased to learn that his family
will return to Seneca about the 18th.
Sunday and Monday were the hot
test days of the year. An electric
storm cooled the atmosphere Monday
night.
Mrs. w. M. Neill and daughter,
Miss Alice, Of Gainesville, Ca, visited
friends In Seneca last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Crayton and
young children, OF Charlotte, were
Visitors to Seneca last Sunday.
Mrs. j. II. Thompson, OF Atlanta,
Is with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. H.
F Alexander, for an indefinite stay.
Miss Maud Hopkins has returned
from visit of several weeks to
friends ct Orangeburg.
Hal Todd has been with homefolks
for several days.
Miss Annie Hunter is visiting
friends at Toccoa.
"a personal invitation Is herewith
extended The Courier staff to the big
show, July 22-25, in Seneca. Were
lookin' for you!"
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1915-07-14
w. NJ. PRoPsT CRITICALLY ILL.
Sunday, July 25, Will BE Great Day
In Seneca--PersOnals.

Seneca, July 13.-Special: sun
day, July 25th, will be known as Go
to Sunday School Day." the last ald
best day OF chautauqua week. II ia
planned to hold big meeting under
the tent in the interest of Sunda.F
school work. Speakers will be pres.
en-: who are prominent in this line of
church work, and everybody in SEN
eca Is expected to be present. The
committee appointed to perfect plans
Is: Mesdames w. p. Reid, T. l..
stribling, e. G.. Doyle, Miss Sue Ellen
Hunter, and Charles StribHng, 10,
Byrd, Wilkes 'Dendy. The above
committee is called to meet Thursday
afternoon at $40 o'clock in the rear
Of w. 8. Hunter e. Co.'s store.
Seneca Is saddened over the criti-
cal Illness OF w. M. Propst. For some
months Mr.. Propst has been In poor
hea!oh, but 1t was not thought until
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1915-07-14

lar reference to the alteration of
maritime war. The imperial govern
ment will always be glad to make nse
of the good Offices of the President
and hopes that his efforts in the
present case, as well as in the drec-
ton of the lofty ideal OF The freedom
of the seas, will lead to an under
standing.
Phe undersigned requests the am
bassador to bring the above to the
knowledge Of the American govern
ment and avails himself OF the op-
portunity to renew to his EXcellency
the assurance of his most distinguish
ed consideration.
(Signed): Won Jagow.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1915-07-14

our national existence and for the
sake of peace of an assuered perma-
nency. We have been obliged to
adopt submarine warfare to meet
the declared intentions of our enc
mics and the methods of warfare ad-
opted by them in contravention of
intRrna tinnnl lur
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1915-04-01
Junior Program at High School.

AS announced last week, the junior
class will give program in the high
school assembly room, Tuesday even
ing, April 9Th. beginning at 7:45. The
patronage of the public is earnestly So
licited. Admission 10 cents for pupils of
grades and high school, 20 cents for
adults.
The program will be as follows:
l. Opening number High School Or
chestra.
II. Dramatic sketch from Silas Mariner,
'Eppie's Choice"
Silas Mariner Stephen Bemuth.
Godfrey Cats Henry thinner.
Eppie Anne Dobson.
Nancy Marguerite Thompson.
III. Musical features "Songs Of the
Nations.
Italy -Lela Huxtable and Elizabeth
Davies.
Germany Leone Wong.
Spain--Loretta Huxtable.
Scotland Bessie Allen.
Ireland Helen GRADER.
Columbus Marguerite Thompson.
Uncle Sanitary Frieden.
| w. Farce Thirty Minutes for Re-
freshments.
John Downley Raymond Lieder.
Clarence Fits Lawrence Temby.
John Foxton Frank Ellsworth.
Major Pepper Francis Collins.
Mrs. Foxton Helen GRADER
Arabella Pepper Lylith Gedye
Polly Elizabeth Davies.
V. Song, medley Pygmy Quartet.
VI. Selection High School Orchestra.