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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1915-12-14

The Columbus Republican search
ing through its exchanges for queer
accidents finds the following: While
Miss Pearl Kinsmore of Portage
was coming down stairs she slipped
and bruised herself on the landing
Amos Mittleby of Danville. while
Harvesting a fractions horse, was
kicked just south of the corn crib.
He is able to be out again. While
Harold Green Of Beaver Dam was
escorting Miss Goof home from a
church sociable Saturday night. a
savage dog set upon them and bit
Mr.. Green four times in the public
square. Joseph Tut of Watertown
climbed on the roof of his house to
find a leak and slipped and fell,
striking on his back porch and caus-
ing serious injuries
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-19
WINCHESTER TO GET
VALUABLE PROPERTY
MILLION AND \ HALF FOR
SCHOOL FOR EDUCATION
OF POOR.

Winchester. Feb. 1s.--The period
OF twenty years from the death OF
Judge John Handley, appointed by
his will TO elapse before the bequest
for the building of school houses for
the poor OF Winchester would become
available. expired on last Monday,
February Is 1915. and it now becomes
the duty OF the HandIey Executors TO
sell the valuable real estate in Scran-
ton and pay the proceeds thereof to
the board of Handley trustees. or to
turn over the realty TO the board in
kind.
The real estate Is estimated to be
worth more than one million dol
lars and there are other assets of
the Handiey estate coming to VIM
chester tor school purposes amount
ing to between three and four hun
dred thousand dollars. out Of the
estate, however. must he paid the
final compensation of the executors
and an annuity OF one thousand dol.
lars per year must be provided for
Miss Annie Hafey.
A committee of the board of Hand
ley trustees. composed of r. GRAY
williams, DR.. ". p. Mcclure and T.
j. Cooper. was appointed to give out
statement to the press and also to
explain the present status of the
Handley Request TO the Common
Connect
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-19
JACKSON MEDALLIONS
HAVE INTERESTING STORY

ans, although there was much publish
ed in the press about the matter.
Belonged To Survivors.
Thirty of the medaliions had pre-
viously come into possession of
Stonewa1l Jackson Camp, through Lee
Camp of Richmond, and about the
time OF the Savannah discovery. about
forty Of them came to light In Long
Island. Efforts were also made to get
possession Of the latter, but without
avail. Captain Charles s. Arnall. of
Atlanta. who was adjutant of Stone
wall Brigade, assisted the loyal vet
Grams in their efforts to obtain the
medals, and there seemed no ques-
ton az to the rightful owners, Jack
sons Paris admirers beyond doubt.
having intended them as souvenirs for
the brave men who fought under him.
But the medallions are now spread
TO the four corners of the country and
It being impossible to distribute the
thirty in its possession among the
then hundreds of veterans Of the
Stonewail Brigade. Stonewall Jackson
Camp retained possession Of the few
of which they succe eded in gaining
possession. At different times the
camp bestowed the medaIlions upon
speakers on various occasions. and
now there are but fourteen left
The Jackson medallion Is OF base
medal, about two inches I'm diameter
with the great Confederate generars
head and dates of birth and death on
one side. and on the other there is a
scroll bearing list of his many vic
tories
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-19
ARASWELl'S DEATH
CLEARS UP MYSTERY
WIFE, WHOM HE ABANDONED
WRITES NEWS TO LYNCH
BURG FRIENDS.

~Lynchburg, Va. Feb. lS.--A let
Ter received here yesterday from MRS.
Il. w. Braswell. at Emporia. brought
the intelligence of the death Few
iys ago in Detroit Michigan. of
her husband. who, 1t will be remem-
bered, disappeared few days before
Christmas from their home at 6lI
Madison Street, this city.
The disappearance created consider
able talk at the time and 1t was said
that he had been called out by tele-
phone the night he left by man who
requested him to meet him near the
Lynchburs candy fact,.y, and that
he vent out with his little boys shoes
under his arm, saying that he would
get them repaired. That was the
last seen of him here. The next day
his hat and his coat, the latter with
old let er3 addressed to him In the
pockets, were found on the banks of
the canal near the Piedmont Mills.
and II was feared he had met with
fouid play. 30 that on Christmas Day
the water was drained nom that part
Of the canal and search made for his
body L without success.
Brasweli was about thirty-two years
old and came here last July from Will
mington. y. c.. and went to work III
the Harris Woodson Candy Factory.
where he was reported as one of the
best of workmen, and free from bad
habits, hence his disappearance be-
came all the more "A mystery. His
wife and two small children. without
his support were soon greatly reduced
in circnmstanC es and for somewhile
they were cared for by q number OF
ladies who later with the assist
ance OF 1-nsign Prinele. sent them 10
Mrs Hrasweli,s brothers home in En-
poria.
AMONG the effects left by Mr.. Bras
well at his home was a book In which
his wife found the name and ad-
ieess of a man in Philadelphia. She
wrote to this man not long ago to ask
II he had in his employ man named
Brasweil In the meantime, II seems
that Eraswell, who was going under
he name of Brown ad drifted TO
Detroit where he secured employ
nent III factory there. after having
given as ii reference the man in Phil
adelphia He worked IN the Detroit
taken sick and died. His employers
AT once telegraphed the man in Phil
s.tlelphia AZ To hts identity and home
TAk man in Philadelphia, who had
not rpplied to Mrs Braswelfs letter.
sent ii TO the Detroit firm and ih&s
notified her Mrs BrasWeli then sent
them a photograph of Braswell which
the firm identified as the man Brown
Who lad recently died. They then
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-19
PURCELL
COMPLAINS OF NORFOLK

Norfolk, Feb. 1S.--Benjamin L.
Purcell, state dairy and food commits
sioner. complained bitterly this morn
ing that he felt that he was unable to
obtain the support of the local courts
in matters of violations OF the state
food laws.
Mr. purcell's statement was in
answer to questions put by the reporter
in regard to the very evident displea-
sure of the commissioner at the dis
missal of william Stevens. a fish and
oyster dealer at No. Is City Market.
who was before Justice Arnold in the
Police Court on a warrant sworn out
by J. S. White, State inspector.
charging that Stevens did sell or offer
shucked oysters to which water was
added either directly or In the form OF
melted ice In violation of the State
pure food laws"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-19
Instructive TALKS
MADE TO TEACHERS
EIGHTH DISTRICT CONVENTION
AT MANASSAS is WE'LL
ATTENDED.

Especial TO The Richmond virginian.)
Manassas, Va, Feb. 1S.-The first
executive meeting of the Eighth Dis
trict Teachers Convention was held
this morning at the Bennett Agricut-
cultural Building. The roll cali showed
an attendance above the average
The important address of the meeting
was delivered by G. A. Monahan, or
the United States Department OF Edu-
cation on Rural Schools"
The schools are often criticized
much for the inaugurt.tion OF new
methods in teaching. said DR.. Mona
han. The attitude of parents and
students against the schools and teach
ers and the changes which can be
brought about by cooperation were
mentioned.
Mr. Monahan said one reason for
the child leaving school at an early
age could be laid to the lack OF in
terest and to remedy this an appre-
citation between parent and student,
and school must become recognized.
In conclusion, he laid stress on the
Importance of civic league work.
In the afternoon the association
adopted a constitution and bylaws
An address by Miss Reah Scott, OF
Harrisonburg Normal, on "Publis
Demonstration Work" was most in-
terestinG. Domestic science and the
tTtft I(luD open the uuVE oL
independece and give business train
ing to the rural daughters of today.
she said Their untold advantages were
also revealed in the remarks OF Super =
intendent McManaway, OF Aibemarle
County.
The feature address of the after
noon was delivered by Professor
Charles g. Maphis. Of the University
of Virginia. He chose as his topic
English in the Public Schools He
spoke of the great need of proper
English instruction. it's Importance
and it's lack In present methods OF
teaching. He considered English as
the leading subject taught from pri-
mary grades through college. Pro-
fessor Maphis gave several amusing
quotations on the incorrect uses Of
the mother tongue. Hisaudience
was highly appreciative and deeply
impressed
Dr. j. r. Mcconnell. of Radford
State Normal. spoke tonight, after
which a reception was held at Eastern
College.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-19
COLEMAN VICTIM
IS DOING WELL

Danville, Feb, 1s.-The condition of
James II. Green, who. on Monday
night was assaulted and severely cut
by Roy C. Coleman. was last night
as being quite satisfa factory.
His physician state that Green might
be able to leave the hospital in a day
or two, but that he was still weak
from the loss of blood he sustained
during the ARRAY. The patient was suf-
fering yesterday principally from the
soreness of his lacerated face, but
otherwise seemed cheerful and
phlosophically remarked that he was
glad he got out of IT. as light as he
did
A warrant has been sworn out
against Coleman who remained In the
city Jail, charging him with a felonious
assault on Green. No attempt was
made by Coleman to secure bail.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-19

Staunton. Va. Feb. 1s.--Behind a
RI solution passed at its meeting Tues
day night by Stonewall Jackson
Camp, Confederate Veterans. award
ing a StonewalI Jackson medallion to
Captain James Bumgardner, Jr.. in
appreciation of his address on Lee
Jackson Day. and on many previous
coca ions. lies an interesting story.
The medallion presented Captain
Bumgardner was one of thirty which
came into possession of the camp
some years ago. and recalls fruitless
efforts OF the veteran to acquire pos
session Of some hundreds Of them.
which had originally been made for
presentation to the surviving members
of the famous Stonewail Brigade.
Made ny Paris Admirers.
The history of the medallions Is
rather obscure, but from the best in
formation obtainable. it appears that
some Paris admirers of the famous
Confederate leader had a design ex-
ccuted by French artist from which
some hundr eds of the medaliions were
made. This was In 1863. and the
medallions were shipped to the Con-
federaoy towards the close OF the war
for distribution among the soldiers
who fought under Stons~aH Jackson.
Thirty years later. two barrels of them
were found liz an old warehouse at
Savannah Ga. the shipment having
been taken successfully through the
Union blockade. stored and presum-
ably forgot en-. When the discovery
was made in the Savannah warehouse.
the medallions were turned over to the
Georgia Historical Society.
An account of the find at Savan-
nah came to the attention of Stone
wall Jackson Camp here, and an eff
fort was Immediately set on foot to
obtain the medaiiions for the use for
which they had been intended. some
thing regarding their history being
learnsd through correspondence be
tween Captain Thomas y. Ransom and
the American Ambassador at Paris
Captain Ransom wrote Mrs, George w.
lamar, president of the organization.
,r whose hands the medailions had
been put. and besought her to turn
them over to their rightful owners,
hut the media Hons were sold in
Savannah at n dollar apiece to raise
s''"d for needy Confederate veter-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-19
CLAIM REPUBLICANS
ARE GETTING PLUMS

Newport News, Feb. l8--Announce-
ment that NJ. NJ. Vipond, now special
chief deputy collector of customs OF
Newport News. is being prominently
mentioned as successor to NJ, M.
Lowery who holds a similar position
in the Norfolk customshouse. but who
has rendered his resignation TO Col
1ector Norman r. Hamilton. has caused
not a little discussion in local political
circles Mr.. Vipond liz Republican
and local Democrats who have stood
many disappointments since the Dem
ocratic party regained control of ma
Itional affairs. think that the few office
iplums not already distributed. should
be given to Democrats.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-19
HIGH MASONS ARE
TO VISIT VALLEY

Winchester, Feb. 1s.--Scottish Rite
Masons Of the Southern jurisdiction of
the United States of America will be in
Harrisonburg on Wednesday. March
10 10 confer the thirty second degree
of Masonry on a class OF members of
the craft from all sections of Virginia,
including number OF Masons of Win
chester The ceremonies will b. un-
DIR the auspicies of Virginia Corsistory.
No. 2, If Alexandria. and many pro-
minent thirty-second degree Masons Of
Virginia and Washington. d. c. will
be present.
Sovereign Grand Commander Moore
and Sovereign Grand Inspector Cen
cray Mayer. Of Richmond, OF South
ern jurisdiction. have been invited and
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-19
SEND GIRL THIEF
TO BON AIR HOME

Harrisonburg, Feb. -1s.--Ruth Nc
Ciinnity, of Staunton. was given a
hearing before Magistrate u. Wampler
Earman for the theft OF a quantity OF
feminine wearing apparel from Mrs.
Warren NJ. Cooley, who lives a few
miles north OF HarrisonburE. 1t was
shown that the clothes belong to Mrs,
Cooley and the girl will be sent to
the reform school at Bon Air. near
Richmond. because OF her age, which
she claims is seventeen years. she is
exempt from punishment other than
by imprisonment In the reform school.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-19

draft a game bill for submission to
the 1915 Legislature in an effort to
get a prohibitive measure passed in
Virginia that will be the, most fav-
orabie to the game protective move-
ment. made their report and turned
tine proposed. law over to the associa-
ton for revision.
Every member present approved OF
the bill thoroughly and would like to
see such n measure passed. but fore
seeing that /. would have to be modi-
fed somewhat to meet the approval
of legislators, a motion was carried
to have 1t referred back to the COM
mittee for slight changes. so that 1t
will stand better chance of being
passed.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-19
OLD ALEXANDRIA
CHURCH DAMAGED

Alexandria. Feb. 1s---The old
Presbyterian Church, on South Fair
fax Street. has been considerably
damaged OF late. Boys are believed
to have been the guilty parties.
Nearly all the glass in the win
dows facing the street have been
shattered by bullets from spring and
airguns or stones. few nights ago
the lock on the cellar window was
broken and some persons entered the
building II is said the furniture was
damaged ana some articles belonging
to boy scouts removed.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-19

Winchester. Feb. lS.--Capt. j. Ran
dolph Ptfer, the former treasurer of
Frederick County, who CAME from his
home at Faucluse on Monday to have
one of his eyes treated at Mem orial
Hospital has since had the troubled
optic taken out az an operation of
that kind was regarded as the only
method of affording permanent relief.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-19
DISTRICT 8.


Ms NJ f. Atkinson, 300 East Broad. .. 1910
W. $. Brockwell, III Nicholson ......... 27,2o0
Miss Anna e. Briel 261G T.. Franklin -. 24.2l0
Miss Norma Cheatham. 10 n 28th. -. 36.lHo
W. b. Carneal 2o31 Monument ........ $500
L. A. Crew aC3 E. Leigh $3.50
Mrs. g. G. Dillon, sa1 s Meadow 32,o'0
Rev. W. T. Hail. 633 Y. 18th . 900
Mrs G. |. Hooker 24a Temple $1,000
W. w Harden COL n o2nd ........ .110,S7o
Rev n r. Jones' 6f5 Denny " $3.50
Mrs. w. II. Lyme, oi0s f. Clay. ...,... 1900
Mrs. j. +. Iumsden, 81 East Clay. .1S5,665
A. p. Mattingly. 2o3 f. Broad. .......... 2soto
DIR. Robert Mitchell. ll5 W 18th. 22i 300
Miss Elizabeth Morton, 2609 Il. Grace. ;. 2s.2c0
DR.. w. W. Nelson ,942 williamsburg Ave. 4s.G0O
c. Lee Moore. o03s w. Grace. ........ 675, 800
Mrs. NJ. Y. Saunders. 1906 Floyd ...... 5000
Miss Gertrude Steger, l425 w. Clay. 1885
Miss NJ E. Stephens. Gil n. Avenue. -. 1l0,Oco
W. r. Toone 1901 4th Ave. ..s 2l.070
Rev. j. T. Tucker, Forest Hill. ... $4,000
E. G. Walthall .Tr, 1919 Hanover ..... 52675
+. Fitzhugh White 224 s. Third ..... 81 $50
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-19
SUING G. & c. ROAD
FOR LARGE SUM

CiH'teH Forge. Feb 1s--Tae CITY
Circuit Court is engaged In hearing
the damage suit of j. W. Meadow VS.
the G. a. .. Railway.
Through his attorney M O. b.
Harvey. the plaintiff is suing the rail-
way for $40. 900 for injuries received
some time ago while, on duty as a
fireman en- train entering Clifton
Forge from the West. j Martin Perry.
of stauuton. is representing the rail-
way
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-19
To Sell Cherries.

Alexandria. Feb. Is--SmalI bunches
of cherries, typical of the birthday OF
the first President will be sold by the
school children Of Alexandria. or
Washingto1's birthday. next Monday.
for the benefit OF the play grounds OF
Alexandria
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-19
openings From All Sections of the State of Virginia

may attend with otirer prominent
thirty third degree Masons from
Washington and elsewhere.
The Scottish Rite includes Mason
is degrees from the fourth to the
thirty-third.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-19
Fancy Dress Ball.

Fredericksburg. Feb. ls.--A fancy
dress ball was given here Tuesday
night for the benefit of charity. 1t
was In charge of Miss Traylor. The
costumes were very attractive. many
characters of fiction and history be-
ing reDrese nted
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-19
Vote Bond Issue.

Dayton, Feb. ls.-By a vote of 6s
to s. the people OF Dayton have de-
cided in favor of bond issue of
s2i 500 for tsne purpose OF installing
water and sewerage and electric light
and power plant in that town. The
bond issue was expected 10 carry by
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-19
ROANOKE PEOPLE
DRAFT GAME BILL

Roanoke, Feb. 1s.--At the meeting
last night Of the Roanoke and Mont
gomery County Game and Fish Pro
tective Association in the Anchor
the committee, appointed to
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-19

sent to Mrs. Braswell a photograph
which was found In the mans pocket
and which she is said to have identi-
fled as that of herself and baby, thus
completing the Identification
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-19

Burnley Raiford, Ivor Observation-Disclosures. $500
Mrs j. $. Cupepper. Portsmouth ....... Is $40
r. A. Scott Route >. Smithfeld - $3.50
A. W Parker Franklin " 3oSC0
Miss NJ r, Presson. Chuckatuck - $500
Rev r. r Dadmun Norfolk $500
Mrs &. r. Rood. I.ondonhrdge ........ 1900
Willard r. Council Franklin ........... $500
William Vincent Rawlings. Capron, Va. lo6.3e0
Mrs. B. F. Coleman Smithfeld ......... 1880
f. =. Westbrook, CORTLAND ......... 25,500
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-19
Burglars In valley.

Staunton. Feb. 1S.--Burglars re-
moved he safe from the Meyers
Cave Postosice Wednesday, carried it
about SEQ yards down the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad tracks. blew it
open and carried away it's contents.
about SIS.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-19
DISTRICT /.


Votes
IL H. N-aIns Eastville . .....,..,.. .l46500
" H. Broadus West Point ......... $4,000
Miss Frances r Bellows, White Stone. -. 50 $40
Y. d. Clark Svringa $4,000
Rev G. NJ. Billings. Farnham, Va..... 5000
Rev W. {. Foster Bay View ....... 10000
W. f. Hayes, Capeville ...,............. 10000
Mrs A. W Jennings, Toano. .......... .154, 500
l.. G. Mears. Keller ................. 15o. 900
VIM T. Wadtlel Tnnsta ............ 15o00
Julian T. Moran. Mangohick ....... 253,10O
c. A. Warner. Tappahannock .......... 19.2O0
Mrs Sidney Smith, Yorktown ....... $4,000
Allie f. S. Stephens. Wicomico Church. $4,000
c. f. Unruh kinsale ....... 5000
r. b. Sutton Plain View. ............. 161 ,020
>. ,. Tyler Onancock 249,u-u
Rev j. +. Hearn, HeathvilIe. .......... 60,200
w. H. Loving, Beazleys ............. 140,050
Mrs W. II. Ware, Gloucester Courthouse 100000
Dr. w. j. Dunaway. Rrookvale ...... 1S6,o50
Miss Virginia Hamilton, Newport News. 49,. $40
G. NJ. Mills White Marsh ............. $4,000
DISTRICT 2.
Votes.
Mrs. j. NJ, Bland. Boykins :. ......... 2O6, $50
S. " Camp Sebrell .............. 53,O,0
Miss Jennie Covingtou Suffolk ........ 10000
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-19

substantial majority but the small
rote polled by the opposition was a
surprise
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-19

CANDIDATES DESIRING: TO HAVE THEIR
STANDING INCREASED WILL SEND THE PINK
CERTiFrC ATEs TO THIS OFFICE, AND THE VOTES
VIII TT BIIsHED.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-19

W. W. Adams. Hanover Courthouse. -. 81 200
Miss Virginia Thompson Beaver Dam. .124 500
w. A. Rice. boswell ........... $4,000
c. NJ. Ball Lauravle ......... 10000
j. n. Walker, Jr., Louisa .............. $4,000
H. c. Bscoe, Fredericksburg .......... 1910
Geo. C. Rawlings Fredericksburg ... $500
r W Foster wv Depot .............3 a4 800
r. II. Waterfeld Charlottesville. lbs, 200
Robt r. Jones, Fredericksburg .......... $4,000
Miss Eva Strbling, Remington .......... 10000
A. r. Warner, Strasburg ............... 2o,330
A. J Myers, Sandy Hook ........ .131 ,0lO
Erie Rinker. Stevensburg .. .148,00O
C. d. Wengar, DAYTON .... $4,000
H. Preston Morris, Charlottesville ...... 1920
William G. Thacker Carriers Bridge. $50. $3.50
Miss Helen Harris. Scottsville . $1,000
E. Hobson Snead, Cohasset .... $1,000
Gordan Baker, Columbia ... $4,000
VIM Briesmaster, Enright ............ 1U7, APO
J. c. Goodman, Sabot los, 100
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1915-09-10
REAR ADMIRAL REYNOLDS
PASSES TO RETIRED LIST.
President Of Naval Examining and Re-
tireing Board to Relinquish
Active Duty Today.

Rear Admiral Alfred Reynolds. who
mas been stationed in Washington since
December, 1913, as president of the ma
naval examining and retiring board.
went on the retired list today on ac.
count of age.
He was born in Virginia and entered
the Naval Academy September II, 1869.
Among other duties he served with the
Narragansett on the Pacific station to
in the Ranger of the Asiatics tation. to
1880. and was then assigned to ord
nance duty at New York
In 1882 he was ordered to the AL
lance, of the North Atlantic Station.
and then went to Washington for duty
at the navy yard there. He subse-
quently served in the Swatara of the
South Atlantic Station; in the Office of
naval intelligence, on the San Fran
cisco and in the bureau of equipment.
After being promctca 10 lieutenant
commonder, March 3, 1899, Admiral
Reynolds was assigned to the Nash.
vile. His subquent service included
duty with the Kentucky, at the naval
station, Olongapo. p. Land as ordnance
officer at Philadelphia. He was as
signed to command the Nevada in May
1905, the Franklin in November, 1907
the Montana in July, 1909, which was
his last sea command