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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-28
GREAT THRONG ATTENDS
MT. VERNON DEDICATION
Captain Lewis Sends Account of Open
Ing Of Virginia Building at San
Francisco Exposition.

From Captain John T. Lewis the
only member Of the Virginia Commits
sion on the grounds OF the Panama
Pacific International Exposition last
Friday when the Virginia State Build
ing, Mount Vernon. was formerly dedi-
Gated, telegraphic communication
was received yesterday morning By
Secretary Forward. of the commission,
giving an interesting account OF the
dedicatory exercises.
The communications in the form Of
night letter. dated at San Francisco,
March 26. reads as follows:
san Francisco. Cal. March 26. 1915
Alexander Forward. Secretary Vir-
ginia Panama Commission Rich
mond, Va:
Building dedicated at o'clock to-
day Great success. Audience large
and very enthusiastic. notwithstanding
bad weather All Virginians turned
ont. Many distinguished people pres
cnt.
After my address. accepting COM
mcmorntire bronze plaque. the follow
ing spoke: National Commissioner La
mar. ex-Nice- president Fairbanks. May
or Soiph, OF San Francisco Senator
Phelan and John Temple Graves
Especially indebted to Major Will
lard Newbill. United States Army, at
the Preside. for general arrangements
made prior TO my arrival. Major New
bin Is a native Virginian. Miss Heth
makes splendid hostess. Every one
delighted. General impression ex-
pressed to me by leading people makes
Virginia dedication most impressive
and distinguished yet held. Papers fol-
low with full account.
tSigned) JOHN Z. LEWIS"
Captain Lewis will remain for some
days on the Pacific Coast, before start
ing on his long journey home. He will
return by easy stages. stopping over
for "a few days at different points Of
interest
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-28
COUNCIL CALLED
school Board Wants Authority to Close
option for Purchnse or Lot In Fulton.

President r. Lee Peters issued a call
Yesterday for a special meeting of the
Common Council for tomorrow night
AT o'clock in the Council Chamber.
The object is to act on Joint reso-
luton from the Board of Aldermen en-
powcring the City School Board to close
an option for new site for the Fulton
School.
When the bond issue known as the
Little Budget" was pending before the
Council the School Board took an option
on desirable site on Fulton Hill for
"A new school. proposed to be erected for
the eastern section of the city.
The defeat of the ordinance because
OF objection TO the CLYDE Line wharf
item, made it necessary to Introduce a
new ordinance providing funds for the
school building program. Meanwhile the
option secured on the Fulton lot is
about to expire. and the school authori-
ties fear that the price will be greatly
advanced If II is not closed at once.
The Board Of Aldermen has already
adopted resolution authorizing the
school Board to close the option and it
is expected that the Council will con-
cur tomorrow night, leaving the ques-
ton of bond issue to he determined
later.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-28
CLUB BANQUET
Medical Students Moved Here From
Charlotte Honor Drs. Taylor and smith.

An informal banquet was given Fri
day night by active members of Char
lottc's Last Twentyfour Club" In honor
81 It's honorary membcrs-Dr. Frank V.
Taylor and Or, J Alexander Smith. The
elub is composed of members OF the
last class OF the North Carolina Medical
College. formerly situated at Charlotte.
y G.. and now a part of the Medical
College OF Virginia
The dining hall was beautifully deco
rated In Carolina colors Speeches,
toasts and Jokes were tho order Of the
evening. Men from " c. NJ c." said
pr Smith. have always held a place in
medical circles OF the South as equal in
training to any, and In the realm of
manhood, inferior TO none, and | sin
cerely hope the men we look upon as
the last from our alma mater Will pre-
serve our record"
T. w Larkins expressed to DR.. Tay
Tor and Dr.. Smith the appreciation OF
the club for valuable assistance which
they have rendered TO the students since
coming 10 Richmond.
AZ token of appreciation and good
wishes the club presented each OF the
quests OF honor with n handsome solid
gold ring bearing the Masonic emblem
with the Inscription "C-2i" inside. The
presentation OF the gifts was Il COM
pletc surprise to Dr.. Taylor and to
mr. smith
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-28
Hear Ga. Propo.ition Tue,a,

The Administrative Board Will hold a
special meeting Tuesday afternoon to
hear the proposition of the Southern
Gas and Electric Company to lease the
City Gas Works. 1t Is proposed that
the matter shall be referred to the peo-
pie.
The company offers TO sell gas at so
cents, to make certain expenditures, and
to improve the service.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-28
wendcnhure to Speak.

Attorney l. o. Wendenburg will ad-
dress the Workingmen's Protective AS
ISOLATION In Labor Temple this after
noon at o'clock on the thirty-year
franchise which the Virginia Railway
and Power Company is seeking Prcsi-
dent r. b. Greenway will preside
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-28
Segregation Case Continued.

The case against Rev. T.. NJ. Mitchell
and several trustees OF the Leigh Street
Memorial Church. charged with violat-
ing the segregation ordinance by hold
Ing services in the church, was con-
tinued until April In the Police Court
yesterday
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-28
Adams Enlarge. nusiness.

w II. Adams, president Of the Board
IF Aldermen, has merged his book
binding and book making plant with
U no Virginia Stationary Company, and
has been made president OF tho COM
|,any. The enlarged establishment has
Feased n Main Street store close to It's
brcsent location, and additional facili-
lies, including n modern printing plant,
EiU he added.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-28
GOVERNOR SEAY SAYS
CONDITIONS ARE BETTER
Federal Reserve Bank Statement
Shows Upward Trend Of
Business.
MORE GOLD IN CIRCULATION
Discounts at Local Institution Aver.
age More Than 100000 Per Day,
Total for Past Week Having Been
SUf3, 1O3.

With redscounts averaging more
than 100000 daily for the pas, week
ana the amount OF Federal reserve
notes in circulation increased nearly
$4,000 for the week, Governor Seay.
OF the Federal Reserve Bank. expressed
himself yesterday as encouraged over
the financial outlook. and says that
inc banking business generally Is get.
tins better. Financial operations In
dfcatc tho general trend Of business
and the report of the Federal bank for
the week ending Friday night is Of
Il decidedly encouraging nature Tho
report In detail IL as follows:
RcsOurces.
Gold coin and certificates 5 S75oT3- 40
Legal tender notes Ger
tiAcates and subsidiary
coin ........... 3o461 IS
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-28
STRONG PROTEST AGAINST
REMOVAL OF 7. P. ELAN
Railway Mail Clerks Charge PoI,tico,
Interference With Civil
Service.
HAS RECORD FOR EFFICIENCY
Many Reforms for Rapid Handling of
Wall on Trains Introduced in Fiji
teen Years Mr.. ELAN Has Been In
Postal Service.

An extended petition against the
transfer OF T. u. Elam chief clerk of
tho railway mail service. from this
division TO Baltimore was Forwarded
yesterday TO Postmaster-Gc Burle-
son. The petition Is signed by eiehtv-
nine of the employees under Mr. Elar
ana calls attention to the inportanre
or Keeping tho civil service out OF
politics. and to tho great reforms in
tho postal service introduced by Mr..
Eiam In the fifteen years he has been
In charge OF the railway mail seryic,
at this point.
1t Is understood hero that n soma
what similar protest is being made in
baltimore against the transfer from
that city to Richmond OF y. w. C.
Gardner. who is popular in mail circles
In his home city.
congressman Andrew Jackson Mont,
quo has promised to look into the
question or the transfer OF Mr. Elan
tomorrow. and has an appointment to
nice. Il delegation OF postal employees
on tho subject at the New Willard
Hotel.
CHARGE INTERFERENCE
WITH CIVIL SERVICE
Local postal employees do not bost-
tate 10 charge that the effort original
ing In North Carolina to replace Mr.
nianl Is purely political. and If suc.
ccssfui. that 1t will mean practical
breakdown OF tho civil service I'm ,his
oranch OF the government They call
attention to the fact that since no bas
oeen In charge. MIR. Elan has vastly
improved tho service on tho main
North Carolina lines. his division ~,
Guiding Virginia and Eastern Carolina
extensive changes In the methods ne
asserting and handling Richmond in
coming mail on trains having It readv
Tor carriers on arrival here, have been
installed by Mr.. Elam
me petition sent to the Postmaster
Heneral was signed by eightv-nine ou+
or l4o men In the division under Nr
Elan In view OF the fact that n q q
oeen In circulation less than four daA0
ana that mhny Of the railway MAIN
! clerks were out OF the city on long
runs. and could not be reached n ia
regarded as 4 practically Unanimous
request for his retention In his present
position.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-28
Reckless nunnins OF Motorcnr.

d. w. Hatcher, charged with careless
ana reeklessly running outomobiln
no ALI through the streets, was fneG
va and costs In the Police Court. ycs.
terday. The man noted an appeal,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-28
MRS. BOWIE WINS DIVORCE

wnrdcd Custody OF Her Two Children
ind AIimony OF 500 Per Month.
Divorce was yesterday granted by
the Law and Equity Court to Mrs Mary
D Bowe in her suit against her hus-
band, Charles G. Bowe. and decree has
been entered. Mrs. Bowe charged her
husband with cruelty and desertion. I'm
ljer the terms OF the decree custody OF
lthe two children In given to Mrs. Bowe.
provision being made that Mr.. Bowe
may see them every two weeks. ALI
lmony OF 500 month WAS awarded to
Mfrs Bowe.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-28

The case against Thomas Foster. col,
ored. charged with breaking into the
store of w. a. Sorg, 324 East RronS
street. and stealing six pairs OF shoes
was sent on to the grand jury from the
Police Court yesterday. Detective Ser
geants Willy and Kellam arrested the
man -
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-28
Gentry Fined ST..

James Gentry was fined s25 and costs
by Justice Griggs. yesterday, when con-
victed of assaulting and using abusive
language TO Annie Lucas.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-28

Mr.. Dunn Ill.
j. Morton Dunn is reported as being
seriously i'll a his residence, Ia, Allen
Avenue
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-28
Total resources.


Liabilities.
Reserve deposits .....
Due to other Federal re-
serve banks.
Federal reserve notes in
circulation ...........
Capital paid in.
All other liabilities.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-28

Total cash. s.7ooles o.
Bits discounted and loans 5 6.60s.3SO fl
Investments ............ l4.00i 10
Al! o'hcr resources. S6,76l rs
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-28

sl5,49e,255 81
Total liabilities.
Gold reserve against MI

liabilities 49,. SIS per cent
Cash reserve against all
liabilities after setting
aside so per cent gold
reserve for Federal re-
serve notes In circula-
ton ......:...::..;;. ~ per cent
Total amount OF bills
discounted for one
week ending March IS.
1915 ............... 643,l03 40
Evening journal., 1915-09-10
@cHuDREN,s Eyes AND CLASSES

T the purpose Of the State Board OF Education TO
have the eyes and the of school children in the
rural districts in Delaware systematically examined by
experts The eyes will in for special attention,
because good they play an exceedingly important part
in making for educational efficiency
We ind in the Journal Of the American Medical Asso-
citation an editorial article on "Chdrens Eyes and
Eyeglasses" It directly and Importantly upon
the plan be naugurated here that think IL is
well worthy Of perusa 1t says that the eye is the
organ that gives the Of sight and makes it
sble to enjoy the beautiful Without it man is
placed a great disadvantage and yet many men who
would leave no stone unturned to save the of
horse will let their children through childhood. or
possibly through life with diseased or deformed eyes
and do little nothing them They could barter the
horse dollars If the we're perfect but they
cannot far enough into the future to realize
that the child would have greater earning power when
grown if his her perfect near perfect
possible.
The Journal adds that children should not be allowed
enter school before years Of age nor should the
child be allowed to look much at pictures blocks
anything requiring close vision for long at a time as
fusion of the vision does take place until about the
age of six and for that children four five
OF age should not be sent to the kindergarten
close application of the at this age
near-sghted persons than any other Children
apt form the habit of holding their books close to the
eyes while studying this strain of the
of the both within and the outside Of the eyeba
which is another for near-sghtednoss and is
cause of cross-eyes.
We often have astigmatsm in children and in order
10 see, they must hold the book close and squint the
eyelids another cause for We occasionally
child that is exceedingly farsiehted, and who, to
properly, requires lens even stronger than does
the average person at sixty years of age
Poor vision often for the condition,
so often found in children, headaches and so-called
growing pains Errors in vision very frequently cause
cross-eyes and II a child begins to show symptoms of
cross-eyes, matter how young, the eyes should be
properly tested and If necessary treated such con-
dtons usually increase and after they have reached
the stage eye only is used the other loses
It's vision to a greater or lesser degree
If a cpild needs glasses they should be worn, but
pedders and others not expert should be avoided
Reputable eye specialists should be consulted for there
are many children young persons wearing glasses
today who do not need them and many wearing in
correct and injurious glasses.
Evening journal., 1915-09-10
AGAINST THE EVIDENCE.

view of the German defense of the sinking Of the
i White Star liner Arabic and the murder of Amer
lean citizens thereon, 1t is clearly incumbent upon the
United States Government take immediate steps TO
impress upon the Imperial German Government the
fact that submarine murder must at once in so
far as American citizens are affected. and that no
further excuses will be accepted.
The so-caed report of the commander Of the subma-
rine that orpedoed the Arabic has about it an atmos-
phere that constrains believe that II was framed
TO suit the purposes of the German Foreign Office
rather than TO square with the facts in the case
The evidence Of the passengers and others who were
on the Arabic shows that no attempt made by the
Arabic to ram the submarine Against that of
evidence It is scarcely likely that the public will ac-
cept the interested report of the submarine commander
which forms the basis for interested German note
both of which are against the evidence in the case.
Evening journal., 1915-09-10
Confusion in The Dumba Case
(From the New York SUM-

ent things. It is quite probable that
the ambassador has had instructions
from his home government to notify
Austrian and Hungarian subjects in
this country of the existence Of a law
affecting them if they ever return to
Hungary. That is one thing.
IL is quite inconceivable. on the
other hand, that the imperial govern
ment should, of its own initiative, in
struct its ambassador to promote and
foment and procure by cash expendi-
ture labor strikes designed to cripple
legitimate industry in a friendly for
eign country. Governments may wink
at such things when successfully un-
dertaken and carried through by a
discreet agent, but they are never i'm
becile enough to assume responsible
ity for such measures of interference
or to put themselves on record as hav-
ing ordered them.
Il will be observed that the am
bassador. in this letter to Count Bur-
ian, himself clearly makes distinc-
Evening journal., 1915-09-10
Editorial Opinion

REPEAL THE SEAMEN'S LAW.
From the New York Sun.
As the Department OF Commerce
dissects the seamens law, the crudi-
ties and stupidities of that measure
become more convincingly conspicu-
Gus. Its incidence is restricted to a
pitiful number of vessels; its pro-
visions contract in their significance
with every reading; and the unequal
burden it imposes on a few helpless
establishments becomes every day
more apparent.
The weaknesses Of the measure
might have been ascertained while 1t
was pending Not a few of its absurd
provisions we're then pointed out
But the object of its promoters was
less to regulate shipping than to ac-
complish its political end. Their cal
culations took into account votes to
be gained. Little thought did they
expend on other effects of the bill they
advocated It was labelled humane
Evening journal., 1915-09-10
POOR RAILROAD WORK.

TF~HE first day train that up the Delaware rail-
road yesterday morning was loaded with discon-
tented and indignant passengers That due to the
fact that. Notwithstanding it known 10 everyone,
and TO better than TO the railroad men, that
il big Thursday" at the Delaware State Fair,
proper provision not made for handling the largely
increased number Of passengers. AS consequence,
many men, and children were compelled to
stand from the time they entered the train until they
reached Wilmington.
The exercise of little intelligence by the railroad
officials in charge of the making up the train would
have prevented that public discomfort and indigna-
ton Adding TO the train would have done
IT, those in charge Of the makeup preferred TO
spoil the morning pleasure Of the Fair goers con-
vert the company into target for wellmerited pub
lie criticism.
left off the of economy, it was for the
company. dear economy by any standard OF measure
ment that might be applied TO it,
Evening journal., 1915-09-10
With The Photographers

Not the less notable in its way than the German vic
tory in Poland is the American victory typhoid in
Servia and Montenegro.-Boston Herald.
Boston beyond all other cities in the United States
with past that goes back eighteen century colonial
conditions has preserved and conserved its ancient
landmarks; and It's is being counted to
her urban pecuniary assert well civic virtue
-Christon Science Monitor.
Vessels laden with munitions of for the European
powers are leaving ports daily. and returning
with lemons ballast. Last winter these vessels
returned with walnuts ballast The Democratic free
trade law admits these articles practically free Of duty
Mr. Wilson and his free trade propogansts say this is
right The California lemon and the California
walnut grower says that by the gods above this is
everlastngly wrong-Anahsim (Cal) Gazette
Evening journal., 1915-09-10
Y. w. c. A. An ITs NEEDS.

THE Young Womens Christian Association Of this
city needs building. The that 1t now
occupies is grossly inadequate to meet its needs Even
the acquisition and opening of has failed TO
serious problem that confronts the organiza-
tion. From four TO five girls and young women. who
wish live under the and protection Of the Y W.
c. A. turned away daily because Of the lack of dor
mory facilities Further evidence Of the emharrass-
ment Of the association is found In the fact that the
large sewing has been converted into dormory
But that injurious make-shf in the old building
and the opening Of the have failed 10 the
congestion within and the pressure from without.
It is estimated that the building will s125-
000 A campaign TO attain II will be started early
this winter Under the association campaign plan It is
necessary obtain through private subscription
third Of the amount before the public campaign is
opened Thus far the private subscriptions amount TO
only $4,000. The work Of obtaining the remainder is
now under way. It Is deserving substantial
agement
Through the handsome Young Mems Christian Asso-
ciation building Tenth and Orange streets the young
men and boys Of our city well provided for It IS
now the Of the young and girls have their
best interests served by a proper building suitably
equipped in all departments Those who have money
and who wish do something the good Of humanity
should bear that fact in mind.
Evening journal., 1915-09-10
orr srATE FAFR,s SUCCESS.

ss0IG THURSDAY" at the Delaware State Fair
ID pronounced success. The weather all that
could be desired; the crowd was large; the racing
was good the exhibits praise from everyone.
and the various devices gave pleasure to
everyone.
The Fair managers cannot fail TO be highly gratifed
by such splendid manifestation of appreciation Of
their work in providing such delightful exhibition
for the education and entertainment Of the public Ex-
pressons of approval heard all sides give
that the Fair is more popular today than it has been
since It frst was founded by pubc-spirted citizens
Evening journal., 1915-09-10

A version purporting to be the ex-
act text of the Austrian ambassadors
letter TO Count Burian was cabled
yesterday from London to the Chicago
Herald. II this is the true version
DR.. Constantin Theodor Dumba's re-
ported attempt to get under cover Of
Vienna is knocked into nil by high
explosive.
The ambassador reported eXpla-
nation to Secretary Lansing is that
instead of proposing TO his home gov
ernment a plan to "disorganize and
hold up for months, ii not entirely
prevent, manufacture of munitions in
Bethlehem and the middle west''-an
undertaking (which in the opinion of
the German military attache, is of
great importance and amply out
weighs the expenditure of money in
Wolverine. the ambassador. was
merely carrying out instructions"
from Vienna.
There seems here to be an endeavor
10 tie up together two entirely differ
Evening journal., 1915-09-10
GEMS OF THOUGHT

Good health and good sense are two Of fe's great
est blessings.-Publius Syrus.
.-.-.-.
The lot assigned every man is suited TO him, and
suits him to itself-Marcus Aurelius.
s-.--.---.
There is nothing so easy but that II becomes dcult
when you do IL with reuctance-Terence
.-.-.-.
Not only As fortune herself blind but she generally
blinds those on whom she bestows her favorsCieero
And what but gentleness untried
And what but noble feeling warm,
Wherever shown howe'er inspired.
Is grace, Is charm?
Matthew Arnold
Evening journal., 1915-09-10

tion between these two very different
proceedings. First, he warmly rec
ommends" the strike proposal to the
favorable consideration of his lord
ship. Then he adds that "oven II
strikes do not come off" the occasion
should be used ito extort. under the
pressure of the crisis, more favorable
conditions of labor for our poor down
trodden fellow countrymen"
Evening journal., 1915-09-10

And. finally. as II to leave no doubt
of his own initiative with respect TO
the offensive part of the program,
DR.. Dumba urges his excellency to in
form him by wireless whether he
agrees" to the proposals made by the
ambassador in the letter which Arch
ibald undertook to deliver.
Requests for authorization do not
ordinarily follow the receipt Of spe-
cifc instructions.
Evening journal., 1915-09-10

There seemingly was sincerity behind the expressed
willingness Of Great Britain TO release American
owned goods Of German and Austrian origin that
are held up in neutral ports result Of the Brit
ish order mcconnell Such releases must be along lines
that will meet with the approval OF the British Gov
ernment which is determined that Germany and Aus
tria shall derive no benefit from the letting down
Of the bars for the benefit Of American importers.