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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-30
RUMORS"OF SHORTAGES
OF COUNTY TREASURES
State Accountant Smyth Declines TO
Discuss RcpOrtS-Wiil Make De-
tailed Statement TO Governor

State Accountant w Frank Smyth II
Is learned from authoritative sources.
has been husily engaged recently look
Ing into the accounts OF county officials
In several parts OF the State. where con-
ditions almost as serious as tho tangle
in the accounts OF Treasurer j. b. Brad
ley. OF Washington County, have been
found by Mr.. s,ny,h.
Tho accountant declined 90 discuss
the reported Sensational discoveries
made hy him when ne returned 10 Ms
once yesteTdar, AFTER an absence OF
some days He admitted however. that
Irregularities OF grave character had
been disclosed by examinations OF tNe
books Of certtiu counties. but refused TO
specify
NY reports are necessarily oficial,.
is the explanation the accountant rnya
for his retcencc, and mast be made
hrst 10 the Governor ana The Auditing
COMMITTEE" of the Genera! Assembly !
am. Therefore. not at l!Drtv at THIS time
TO discus III" runoreh dcllnQucnc!es o.
public officers"
Mr.. Snytl 5 said to have sprn, soy
eral days In Bedford CTS las. week
According 10 tho current rumor. ,h.
State Accountan, has found in other
SpbHtitS accounts us i''Gls lII'OlSp. y o.
those Of Trcasurer BRADLEY. OF yvpsh
ington County In some Instances m.
failure Of othcers 20 make n proper ac
counting OF public funds is said 10 he
due TO negligence on thc pn:t Of Tho
Board OF SUPERVISORS. who either failed
to keep a check on the hooks Of such
officers or condon"f rhcir d!iatovy set
Elements
Asked concerning the case Of the
Washington County treasurer. STATE Ac.
countant Snyth said that the shortage
under Investigation is confined ,o
county funds, but on Jun. TREASURE
Bradley viii have "a nccoun, 10 the
state Auditor for about $1,000 4, eta..
licenses. ana the last yepo-. from
Washington County showed mat IA.
treasurer had no funds IN bank. pay
ment OF this 1900. however. w.n sot,ar.
the accounts OF the Washington. County
treasurer with the Auditors office 70
June !.
The trust company tina, supplied
BradIey's bond had It's txper; account
ants on the ,rensurer's books last week
They completed their work last Sauir-
day. The exact amount OF IN. alleged
shortage IL not known, but IL is sa!d 70
approximate 100000.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-30
WILL BUY SCHOOL SITE

The Common Council. last night,
without n dissenting vote. concurred in
the Joint resolution authorizing the
school Board to exercise an option
which 1t holds on piece Of Fulton Hill
property. upon which 1t Is proposed to
erect the new Fulton School. The site
VIII cost approximately $4,000.
a special meeting OF the Council was
held to concur In the measure. since the
option expires tomorrow. Thc measure
viii be signed by the Mayor to-day, en-
ahlinE the deal to be closed at once.
The money will be taken from the
School Boards general expense fund, to
be replaced later by Council appro-
priation.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-30
R0SCHER MUST PRODUCE
BOOKS OF HELENA CLUB
Police Justice Griggs VIII Probe Or.
ganization of Club Raided
by Police.
GAMBLING AND LIQUOR CHARGE
Botto and Son Secure Bail, and in
Turn Bail Men Alleged to Have
Been Gambling in House on Last
Sunday

Edward Eoscher. secretary and at
torney for The Helena Club. Of which
J. L. Rotto IS manager and which was
raided by the police sunday. was given
until 10 o'clock today to produce the
DOORS or the club IN the Police Court
by Justice GriggS yesterday Roscher
was located with som. difficulty, and
when finally brought before Justice
Iri:,Gs insisted that the court had no
authority to demand the books before
the case !s called for "A hearing The
Justice thought otherwise and ordered
the books produced. He iptirnated that
the attorney would he Jailed for con-
tempt unless tho order was carried out
Bottos club Was raidcd by Police
sergeant Johnson and Policemen Colds
h|. Campodonica. Sweet and Waldrop
early Sunday afternoon. The police
claim to have found that liquor wns
being dispensed in the basement of tho
club 20 any and every person who pre-
scented himself. and allegc that j. +.
Bot;o. son OF the manager, was con-
Quoting gambling room on the sec
ond floor of'the building.
ALLEGED GAMBLERS
PLACED UNDER ARREST
Some twenty alleged gamblers caught
In the house were arrested. Thirty
two crates OF beer were also captured
by the police In the raid
In court yesterday the cases were
continued until April 2. Botto was
granted bail In the sum OF $500, and, he
In turn. hailed his son In the sum OF
$500 and ench of the alleged gamblers
in the sum OF 500 for his appearance
In court on the date set for the trial
The alleged gambling house was To-
Gated at 1929 and 2"23 l-2 East Main
Street.
John +. Finnegan. Il member OF rbe
Richmond Fire Department. asks that
1t be specifically stated that he was
not the John FinneGan reported as be-
ing one OF the players In the club. !.
w. wilson OF lI26 West Main Street,
also came forward to explain that he
was not the J. w. Wilson listed among
the players.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-30
lin Honor OF Govcrnor stuart.

The 1915 edition Of The SDhynx, the
college annual issued by the students Of
Emory and Henry, Is dedicated to Gov
crnor Henry G. Stuart The Governor
Is an alumnuS OF the institution and
mas always evinccd 4 lively interest in
the affairs OF his alma mater. IT is in
iccognition OF his loyalty that the COM
plimcnt is paid.
The new issue OF The Sphynx Is in tho
hands OF the printer and Will he out
probably before the end OF this week.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-30
Colonel Lcedy win Run.

News was received at the Capitol
Testerday of the formal announcement
OF Colonel Robert Il I.ecdy. OF Page
that he will be n candidate for re-
election to the House of Delegates from
the district composed OF Page and Rap
pahannock Counties.
The Republicans VIII have can
tidate In the field. but II is under
stood that Colonel Leedy Will have no
opposition when he runs In the Demo-
cratic primary.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-30
Charged with Violating Quarantine.

Edward Barnes was arrcated yester-
day afternoon by Special officer Martin,
Of flenrico County. charged with hauling
manure on a public highway In viola
ton OF the quarantine that was de-
clarcd because Of the foot-and mouth
disease He was hauling tho manure
from the city TO his farm on tho CreiSh-
ton Road. when ho was arrested, and
1t Is said that he PROPOSES to make a
test case of his arrest.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-30
Roy Sent to Reformntory.

Thomas A. Long. fifteen-year-old
white boy. was committed to the Laurel
Reform School yesterday by Magistrate
II. S. Sunday. OF Henrico County. He
was incorrigible. The boy had been in
charge OF the Chlldren's Home Society
and DR.. William j. Maybee secured him
home with good family on farm.
He was not satisfied with this life and
ran away to Washington. where ne was
later cnught and sent back to Rich
mOnd.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-30
Sent on to GRIND Iurx

Timothy Jackson, colored was sen:
on to the grand jury yesterday on n
charge OF nsIanlting and stealing from
the person Johr F'innegan II. East
Clay Street, watch and SO in money.
The alleged assault occurred near FIJI
teenth and Marshall Streets. ard Jack
scr Is said to hav. stcGd about tho
place and watched the police render
assistance TO Finnegon. The negro was
arrested by Detectives Smith and Fer
tucci
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-30
FINED FOR SUNDAY WORK
Manager for c. p. Lnthrop Co. says He
Wns Unloading Mnterini for City Ilse.

J. l.. Ingersoll. manager for c. P
Lathrop & Co., was fined SIS and costs
In the Police Court yesterday, when
hrraigned on n charge OF working on
Sunday. The man is said to have been
directing the unloading CO several cars
or cement and gravel at tho Lathrop
yards during Sunday morning lie was
arrested by Policeman Marcuson. In
gersoil claimed that he WAS endeavor-
ing to supply the urgent needs OF the
city by unloading the material on the
Sabbath, but his defense was not con-
sidered sufficient one by Justice
GrigSs. The fine was paid
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-30
Charged with Ifou.ebre,kfnp

Shcrmnn Lewis. colored. arrested by
Detective ScrEcanis Krengel and Atkin-
son on charge OF breaking into tho
blacksmith shop Of w. a. Weis, 394o
Williamsburg Avenue. and stealing q
number OF tools. was sent on to tho
grand jury from the Police Court yes
terday.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-30
Sent to Insane Asylum.

William T!mberlake. colored. who was
adJudged insane by q lunacy commits
sion Saturday was delivered yesterday
by Jailcr Garnett, Of ITenrico County,
to authorities from tho Central State
Hospital. at Petersburg, where he will
be confined He Is alleged to havo at
tackled his father near Lakeside.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-30

Annie Johnson. charged with steal
ing n pocketbook containing s2.83 from
]. .. Spivey, was sentenced to sixty
days In joil by Justice Griggs yester-
day. Detectives Bertucci and Smith
arrested tho woman.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-30
LIQUOR Cave Continued.

The ease against Walter Howard. col
orcd. charged with selling liquor with
out n license was continued until March
Fl 10y Justice Griggs in the Police Court
yesterday. Detectives Bryant and Thur
man arrested the man.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-30
Jailed for sterI,nr vb,.,,

Larry Simpson. colorcd was sen.
fenced TO Jail for thirty days Yesterday
on II charge Of stealing two bottles OF
whisky from the saloon of Otto Grag-
.nanni. Policeman Martin arrested the
man.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-30
QUESTION OF Gas LEASE
IS BEFORE BOARD TO-DAY
Administrators VIII Hear Baltimore
Company's Offer ut Special
Session.
HOMER EXPECTED TO ATTEND
President OF Southern Gas and Elcc-
trio Corporation to Lay Before
Board Benefits That Would Follow
Lease of Plant.

Tho Administrative Board. nj n moet
Ing to be held at $3.50 o'clock this after
noon will hear from representa- tivcs OF
'he southern Gas and Electric Corpora
''oh' or baltimore. In reference to the
oncr OF that company to lease the Gas
Works either on Il straight rental basis
or upon plan which combines the Gle
mcnts OF municipal ownership and prl
vate operation.
President Francis r. Homer. or tho
baltimore company. was to have an
ncarcd before the Administrative Board
IN inc interest OF his companys promo
sItioil last tuesday, but was prevented
from coming to Richmond because of
lilhess 1t was stated yesterday that
Mr.. Homer had recovered sufficiently
10 enable him 10 attend. He Will prob
any De accompanied by operating nu-
'horltics or his company. who will as.
siSt nm IN explaining the leasing OFFER.
COMMITTEE WILL. WAIT
FOR nOAHD'S REPORT
The company's proposition was out
lined In detail at a meeting of tho
Council Committee on Public buildings
properties and Utilities two weeks ago
was teit by the committee. however
mat IL would not be justified in maxi
ing any recommendation until the mat
Yer was first passed upon BY the Ad-
ininistrative Board which. under tho
charter, is in exclusive control Of the
Gas Department.
The board Will not pass upon the legal
quesuoh-whether or not the question
of leasing the Gas Works shall be sub
united 10 the people II will hear the
company's case and will then probably
give the authorities of the Gas Depart,
ment an opportunity to make n state
ment. IT will then send the papers back
to tho Public Utilities Committee with
It's recommendation as to the advisable
ity OF leasing the works
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-30
.Iudwm-n, foJ \ynr,,,cL

judgment for $I.Si2E3 was awarded !
In the Law and Equity Court YESTERDAY +
10 Ahram Warwick against Mrs. Bertha !
ID. Pearson.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-30
Disord-riy on Street Chr.

L. G. FrIcdhoff was nncd $40 and costs
In tho Police Court yesterday ON a
ohar8e or being d!sorderly and nghting
on q Broad and Main Street car Sat,
ur6ay night
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-30
Charged with Theft of Rinu

Richard paschall was arrested by
Detective Sergoants Willy and Kellam
last night on a charge OF stealing a
$40 diamond ring from Carrie Kenrney.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-30

Our Engraving Department specializes in
this branch, and will be pleased to submit
samples and estimates for your engraving
work.
Wedding Invitations, Cards, Announce
mentS, Crcsts. Monograms, Dies. etc. also En-
bossing and Die Stamping.
Prices for new plate and so Cards:
English Script, 75c.
Black Old English and Romnn. S1.G5.
Shaded Old English and Shaded Roman. So.
80 Cards from your own plate, any style. 4Oc.
Our service is prompt, and our workman
snip is unsurpassed. Basement.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-30

Are among the Invest topics with folks in all
branches of society. With those in charge of
the arrangements of wedding details no item
is of more Importance than
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-05-18
"A Man and His Wife

Won't you ask Mrs. Simmons to come
here for q moment that l may ex-
plain"
Any irrational hope that Isabel may
have had that her hostess would think
her too wet and shaken to come into
the drawing room WAS speedily dis
PEELED by Adelaide's assurances that
she looked .'all right"
Marie will wipe off that side Of
your gown she said. Poor child
you hurt your hand, too-didnt you?
Why didn't you come in a cab
John thought it unnecessary" Isa-
bel explained. Men don't wear trains.
you see" with an attempt at a laugh.
Jack ought to be more sensible"
declared Adelaide. Il must tell him
to take better care Of you. You are too
easy. my dear. But never mind II you
are a bit damaged-Tm glad you're
here, and you'll soon be dry Come in
now and meet the crowd.
AS Mrs. Simmons swept Isabel to-
ward the drawing room whence pro-
ceeded loud laughter. the wife found
herself flushing with annoyance at the
manner in which this woman had dar
ed to speak Of John Hamilton. Isabel's
own especial property.
To Be Continued
FOR RENT-Second flat. modern
INQUIRE 800 South 18th ST 1871
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-05-18
MARGARET SMITH HOME
PLANS new ADDITION

During the past year, there was
only one death at the home. This
was "Aunie Mayall' aged "a, whose
death was fastened by an accident
According to the report of the home
physician, DR.. M. F. Johnston, there
was little illness during the year and
the small amount of sickness was of
short duration in each case.
In her report. the matro1 extends
an invitation to the friends of the
home and the public to visit it at any
time with the hope that enough inter-
est will be created to enable the
trustees to enlarge the building and
accommodate more of the many ap-
plicants for admission.
Mrs. Martha E. Dennis succeeded
Mrs. Sarah Surface as matron and
Mrs. Mamie Williams succeeded Mrs
Katherine Heery as housekeeper in
the past year Mrs. Eva Charles,
assistant matron and nurse and John
Owens, custodian, have filled their
places continuously.
The annual donation day dinner was
dispensed with because of the death
on the day set for the dinner. Dona-
tons during the entire years have
been liberal The members of the
board and other friends of the home
gave a Victrola for Christmas.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-05-18

Plans to build an addition to the
Margaret Smith Home for Aged Wom-
en- at Seventeenth and Main streets,
probably will be made within the COM
ing year, according to a report made
to Judge Fox by the directors, board
of trustees and board of lady managers
of the home.
The home now has a trust fund &C
count of $4,000, owns four houses and
holds a number of other good invest
ments. The sum of $3,556.11 was re-
ceived last year from interest on
mortgage loans. The total income was
$4,29611 and the expenditures for the
upkeep of the home were S3,6S6.S6,
leaving a balance of $609.25.
A report of the assets and liabilities
follows:
Assets-Cash on hand in Second
National bank, s1,29S.44: mortgage
notes $55.525; real estate as per last
report, $21, 4O4.73; add cost of brick
street, house No. 4, $1OS.7s; total,
$7S.336.95.
Liabilities-Due maintenance ac-
count per last report S4,007.e2; surplus
for year, s6O9.25: amount held as de-
posts of inmates, $3,572.29; net
present worth, s70,14S.39; total,
s7S,33695.
Trust Fund ACCOMPLISHMENTS last
ranort $70-142.39.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-05-18
PLAY AND EXHIBITS
FILL ART GALLERY

Attended by the largest number of
persons which attended the opening of
any art exhibit at the Richmand high
school building, last nights reception
was distinctly success and promises
we'll for the remainder of the exhibit
until it closes on May rs. Approx
mately thousand people, comprising
the students, parents and friends was
present.
Two flash light photographs were
taken during the evening and these
will be forwarded to departmental
leaders of the Art gallery at the
Panama-Pacific Exposition at San
Francisco The photographs will rep
resent one of ten cities in this section
of the state. Another picture of the
exhibit will be sent to DR. Charles
Zeublin, formerly of the University of
Chicago, who is writing a book on
sociological problems.
Features of the opening of the ex-
hibit last evening were a concert by
the high school orchestra and play
let entitled, "Spreading the News"
given by the members of the Dramatic
club.
The pronounced success of the re-
ception last night was surprising in
view of the fact that this year each
school in the city is holding its in
dividual exhibit.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-05-18
HISTORICAL SOCIETY
BACKS centennial

"1n view of the fact that a centen-
NAL is planned for next year. we
should have a very good attendance
at the meeting of the Wayne County
Historical society Saturday. said Mrs.
Ada Bernhard today. We want to
arouse more interest in the society
among Richmond people and this
meeting will be held at the library
and will be open to the public"
William Dudley Foulke will be the
speaker. He will take up subjects of
particular interest in advance of the
centennial celebration plans.
1t has been rumored that the Off
GERS of the organization are trying to
move all historical exhibits to Cam
bridge City, but Mrs. Bernhard said
she has heard nothing of it.
ut will be the fault of the people of
Richmond if this happens for showing
so little interest" Mrs. Bernhard
said
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-05-18
CHAuTAUQuA BOARD
SELECTS SEDCWICk
PRESIDENT FOR 1915

With the election of directors and
officers last night. anything connected
with Chautauqua is completed except
the finanl details which arise before
the session starts.
The guarantors who subscribe for
the entire output of tickets each year.
met last night and elected a board of
directors practically the same as last
year. The new board consistes of
Richard Sedgwick, Fillmore o. Riggs,
G. F. Ward, E. G. McMahan, John F.
Davenport. c. H. Kramer. John F.
Hasemeier, Charles w. Jordan and
Charles O. Williams
The directors elected Richard Sedg.
wick, president; o. F. Ward, vice
president; Fillmore F. Riggs, secre
tary of the board; c. w. Kramer
treasurer E. X. Shera was reelected
camp secretary.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-05-18
PITTSBURG

PITTSBURG. Pa, May 1s.-Cattle:
Supply light, market steady. choice
steers $S75M91O, prime steers SS50M
SIS, good steers $S370S.75, tidy
butchers $S25GS.60, fair $7.5OGS.00,
common $6656725, common to fat
bulls $55O@7,75. common to fat cows
S4.OO0 $50, heifers S75OMS.25, veal
calves S9.O0095O.
Sheep and lambs: Supply light,
market steady. prime wethers s7SOG
500. lambs $1,000 1855. spring lambs
SO O0114.00.
Hogs Receipts 10 double decks,
market lower. prime heavy SS.00mS.05.
mediums $S.00@ sos, heavy workers.
SS.OOGS05. light workers. s7S5@7.90,
pigs $500 rs, roughs $6.OO06.75.
stays $1,000 SOS, heavy mixed $1,000
s O5
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-05-18
RACE DRIVERS FORM
PROTECTIVE SOCIETY

INDIANAPOLIS, May 1S.-Profes.
sional automobile race drivers are to
have union" A committee CON-
posed of Paul Bruske and Louis c.
Erbes today began work on a set Of
bylaws for the Automobile Drivers
Protective association, which was or
ganized by thirty of the drivers enter
ed in the 50O-mile Speedway race on
May 20. The initial directors are Bar
ney Oldfield, Harry Grant. Louis
Erbes, Bob Burnham and Earl Cooper.
The object of the organization is the
promotion of the welfare of the driv-
ers. especially with regard to the safe
ty of existing tracks and the new ones
now being constructed in several cit
les. 1t is said the movement started
following controversy regarding
track conditions at the last Grand
PriX event.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-05-18
INVISIBLE WRITING
GAVE INFORMATION
ABOUT WARSH|PS

LONDON. May 1S.-An important
espionage trial which may have an in
ternational bearing began here today
when Atom Kuetferle who claims to
be a citizen of the United States was
placed on trial in Old Bailey charged
with communication of naval and mil
itary secrets ito the enemies of
England"
After a motion to quash the indict-
ment had been denied and the indict-
ment had been amended he entered
plea Of not guilty. This is the most
important espionage case since the
trial of Carl Lody who was executed
in the tower of London Nov. 6, last.
In his address to the court the at
torney general set forth clearly the
fact that Kuetferle claimed to be an
American citizen.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-05-18
FASHION SHOP
New York Sale Prices
ATTEND!
CITY ADVERTISEMENT.
Department Of Public Works
OFFICE OF THE BOARD
Richmond. Ind. Nav 18th 10

Richmond. Ind. May 18th. 1915
Martha Taylor and Julia TAYLOR. now
Julia Taylor Simmons, residence un-
known.
Notice is hereby given each OF you
that an assessment of benefits on &C
count of the widening of the alley LIST
south of West Main street. from alley
running north and south west of
Southwest Ord street TO the east line
of Southwest 4th street. has been
made against real estate. situated in
the City of Richmond. in Wayne Coun-
". State of Indiana. owned by you.
known and described as follows. which
assessment of benefits is set opposite
said description: 1924 feet of West
part of lot No. 5. E. G. kempers addi-
ton, $50.
All in pursuance to resolution
adopted by the Board of Public Works
of said City on March Goth. 1915. all
according to the method and manner
provided for in an Act of the General
Assembly of the State of Indiana. emit
tied An Act Concerning Municipal
Corporations approved March 6,
1905. and in accordance with and pur-
suant to the provisions of all amenda-
tory and supplemental acts thereto,
passed by the General Assembly of
| the State of Indiana
| The Board of Public Works will
meets in is office. at 9 o'clock a. m. on
Monday, June 14th. 1915. for the pur-
pose of hearing any remonstrance
which you may desire to present in re-
gard to the amount of your assessment
of benefits, as aforesaid.
| ALFRED BAVIS,
| CHARLES E. MARLATT,
| JOHN McMINN,
Board of Public Works.
may 1S-25-jun-1.