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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-10
Charges Pollard
With Persecution
Specialized Stranger Threatens
Suit against State in Supreme
Court of United States.
probing the Pollard Mystery: or

probing the Pollard Mystery: or,
The Attorney Generals Nemesis" Is a
fitting title for what liz evidently
queer little comedy Of errors which
has been enacted at irregular interra Is
half Il dozen times in the last three
weeks In the reception-room of Attor-
ney-General Pollard's office suite In the
State Library Building.
Tho cast OF characters is not always
the same. Sometimes the principals are
Il smooth faced, specialized. nervous
looking. sharp-tonBued man of about
forty-two years Assistant Attorney
General Christopher Il. Garrett and
Clerk Morris Powers. Another tino
the characters are Clerk Powers, Nor
ton l.. Wallerstein and the specialized
mysterious man. Again, as on the oc-
casion OF the last repetition OF the
drama, it is a dialogue and scene In
which only the specialized man and Mr..
Wallerstein engage.
The dialogue on the last occasion ran
substantially like this:
Enter Specialized Stranger. hriskly;
greets Wallerstein, who looks up
YEARLY from his typewriter.
Specialized Stranger-well. I'm here.
Is the Attorney-General in?
diIeTSteln NTlSlnS from ms CialT
cautiously and closing the door open
ing into office where the Attorney
General is cngrossed with business that
really matters)-Attorney- not
in.
= S.-Whcn do you expect him in?
W.-Can't say. Don't expect him for
some time.
$. Sid you tell him about me?
W.-Yes. sir; he knows all about you.
S. S.-ias he seen the brief in my
case,
W.-No. he hasn't seen the brief
S. S.-Why doesn't he see it? What g
the use OF my filing a suit against him
In the United States Supreme Court if
he isn't going to give his attention to
1t? What does he intend to do about
II? Is he ready to go to trial?
WIN sure l don't know.
s. S.-Don't you know that the At
:orney-Gencral ought to consider the
interests of the State of Virginia in this
suit? I am suing the State as well ms
the AttorneyGeneral. Both Of them
VIII have to pay heavy damages before
L am through. am not going TO be
maliciously prosecuted for nothing.
When can I see the Acknowledgement?
WI don't know. I don't think he
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-10
Says Simple Laxative
Better Than Castor Oil
Case of Chronic Constipation
Yields to Mild Laxative
Compound

Writing from the House Of the Good
Shepherd. at Sunnyside Ave. and 50th
ST., Seattle, where she is the guest OF
her lifelong friend. the Reverend
Mother. Mrs. Mary Austin, widow
of a wealthy San Francisco n.
who lost everything in the fire OF 1905.
says she experienced speedy relief
from the usc of DR.. Caldwclfs Syrup
Pepsin and that she found this gentle.
pleasant tasting laxative more effec-
tive than several doses OF castor oil.
The active principles of certain laxa-
tive herbs arc combined in DR.. Cald-
Wells Syrup Pepsn 20 act on the
eliminotivc organs In nm easy,
natural way, without gripping or other
discomfort. It's freedom from opiatc
or narcotic drug of every description.
combined with Its genie action and
positive effect, make 1t the ideal laxa-
tive for family use. Druggists every
where sell it for 90 cents bottle.
a bottle OF DR.. CaIdwelrs Syrup
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-10
ONCE for political and personal rea-

office for political and personal rea-
sons.
Rocall--Mnyor subject to recall on
request Of 81 per cent of the qualified
voters participating In the last gen.
eral election. after no has served two
years.
Publicity-Open meetings of the
Council. Budget made up. printed.
considered and adopted at open sos
sions. Publication Of NIL ordinances
and franchises and special privileges
and referendum of franchises and spe-
cial privileges to department heads
and public efficiency board for their
recommendations. Council cannot act
for two weeks intermission for public
to consider. and II cannot become eff
fective for thirty days. Mayor must
advertise In city and State all offices
to be filled. and has to certify that the
candidate was selected for merit alone.
State Constitution - Recommended
that State Constitution be amended
to broaden tho powers Of tho city in
this respect.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-10

Is coming back. He has gone away
somewhere. It's long distance, and
1t will take him long time to come
back. What are the specifications in
your bill?
S. S.-Umpatiently) I told you to get
the brief and read It. 1 filed 1t with
the clerk OF the Supreme Court in
Washington. charge malicious perse-
cution against the Acknowledgement
and the State of Virginia. l have also
brought suit against the city of Balti-
more and the District of Columbia.
W.-tWearily, reseating himself Mt the
typewriter). Yes, you told me about
that. CBegins writing at terrific speed
on tho machine Now Is the time for
all good men to como to the aid OF the
party" with many repetitlons Of the
samc.)
5. 5. jerks hat from his head. clutches
fingers in his copious brown locks and
races to and fro IN front OF dcsls.
Shows imp itieacc and irritation. Srd-
denly claps hat back on head. thrusts
hands in lis coat rockets and shouts
eNp!osively:
s. S.-Say. you.
W.-(Continues pounding typewriter).
All right. I hear you. What is 1T?
S. S.--You tell the Attorney General
he has got to do something about my
malicious persecution suit. am going
low. but I will return.
Exit Specialized Stranger.
4 dor. know what is the ma '.r
With that '.''iow." NJ. Wallcrstein cX.
In 'ns as the rcund of footballs In the
corridor dies away. HE has been in
hcrc ever SO many times telling us
about his SUI He has never yet given
us his name. The trouble started three
weeks ago, when T communication
zane mforrLing the Attorney-General
that a suit rtd been filed in the United
states Supreme Cour at Washington
IN which he wa" named rs codefendan;
~ !: the Sat. Of Virginia, and ad -
ing him to ;coIi INTO the matter i'm
incdiatcly. 1t WAS an anonymous c>,n.
:n'nication. y few Gays later the gen.
tleElan with the SiR'amps appeared.
Hc wanted to know what we were
Soi.E to do about his suit. Mr.. Garnet:
Ci6nt know. so he turned the gentio.
:D,.n over to Mr.. Powers. Mr.. Powers
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-10
ELKS FILE PLANS FOR
REBUILDING CLUBHOUSE
VIII Enlarge and MOdernize Structure
at Cost OF From $4,000
To $4,000.

Work on remodeling the Elks' Home.
at the corner Of Eleventh and Marshall
Streets, which will convert the home
Into almost n new building in appear
ance, will be started in a few days.
The plans for the improvements have
been filed with the Building Depart
be issued as soon as they can be
checked UP.
The improvements. which will cost
between $4,000 and $4,000. will include
the enlargement of the ground moor OF
the main building to the extent Of
forty feet on the Eleventh Street side
~ one-story addition viii be erected
on this side which will make the grill
room almost double it's present size
Porches wfll be erected on the second
floor on the Marshall Street front
The entire front will be changed. as
well as the entrance on Eleventh
Street.
The grillroom will have tile floors.
and will be handsomely frescoed,
painted and papered. The sides will
be made into great arch doorways. and
the entire room will present n most
pleasing appearance.
The building committee, which is
composed of William Pearlstein (chair-
mani. T. NJ. Eppes. William F.. Lindner.
Thomas Meaney and James w. Holt,
expects the new building TO be com
pieted by March /. No plans have
been made as yet, but II Is said that
the opening OF the new home Will be
n long remembered occasion for local
Elks
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-10
RICHMOND PLAN IN
LINE WITH MODERN THOUGHT

In striking harmony with the above
recommendations for the city Of New
ark. the committee points out the SAIL
cnt recommendations of the Civic As
ISOLATION for the proposed now charter
or Richmond rs embodying the best
modern thought on the subject Of NV
nicipal government. as follows:
Population Of Richmond In 1919 l33-
lS5: in 1910. 127.62S
Mayor-Chief executive and admins
tratirc officer elected by the people for
term Of four years. Salary. $4,000.
Subject to recall at the end Of the sec
ond gear on request OF 81 per cent Of
the qualified voters participating in
the last general election. Preferential
system or double primary recon-
mended.
Council-Composcd OF five, elected at
large. one Of whom is selected by the
other members TO be president. who
also serves az acting Mayor. not sub
ject TO recall. Preferential or double
primary system reconrn ended Two
members receiving. the highest number
Of votes elected for four years. and
the other three members for two years,
hut after the first election they serve
for four years. This makes only three
city offices to be filed ut each cleo
ton (Which is equivalent to the short
BALLOT. Salary, $500 year each. and
fined for non attendance. Meetings az
often as their rules require. or at re-
quest Of Mayor or three members OF
the Council Vacancies filed BY the
other members by a majority vote.
President OF the Council, as acting
Mayor, has full authority Of Mayor un-
move or suspend officers and employees
chprucs
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-10

was shown that Small stepped direct.
~ into the path, OF the automobile at
Sixth and Grace Streets. and that 1t
was impossible for W;ckham 20 have
stopped before hitting him. Small was
not Identified ut the hospital until the
next day. Tho case against wickhas,
was continued until October 10 in.tha
Police Court, yesterday. and II Is prob
able that 1t will BIO dismissed at that
time
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-10
Policy Charge. Continued,

The case against ]. c.. Starke, John
Anderson and John Harris. arrested by
Detective Sergeant Krensel and Po-
iiccman Allen on n charge Of conduct
Ing policy games. were continued in
the Police Court yesterday until Oc-
topcr Is. at the request of the negroes
lawyers.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-10
PLAN FOR EXECUTIVE
AND FINANCIAL DEPARTMENTS

Administrative department - Tho
Mayor, az executive head. shall appoint
the heads OF six administrative depart
ments and such other heads as the
Council from time to time establishes
by ordinances Tho heads are subject
TO the removal by the Mayor after ten
days notice and trial. Salary desig-
mated in charter. Subject to change by
Council. except change cannot take
place during term of office OF the
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-10
WILLIAM. 10 sn.aL

state Health Commissioner Ennion G.
William, will address the Stenogra-
piers Association of Richmond at It's
regular monthly meeting. to be held
Tuesday afternoon at $50 o'clock In
the Young Women's Christian Associa-
ton Building.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-10
WlCKHAM EXONERATED
Not Responsible for Death of l.. w.
Small. Struck by His
Automobile.

A coroner's jury. yesterday. exoner-
ated John III. Wlckham, superintendent
Of schools OF Hanover County, OF re-
sponsibility In the accident which re-
suited in the death OF E. w. Small at
Virginia Hospital several days ago. 1t
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-10

Mayor appointing them. The Council
shall elect nB own clerk and mes
senBcrs and provide their salary In the
manner same as above.
Board Of cstima of the
Mayor. directors OF finance. president
and members of the Council. who raise
the money necessary to carry on the
government. and II is proportioned by
the Council By ordinance.
Board OF taxation and assessments
State office Composed of three
Charged with the duty of making all
assessments of real and personal prop
erty, award of damages and all the
assessments for the taking and inn
proving of property.
INCLUDES CIVIL SERVICE
AND RECALL. OF OFFICERS
Purchasing agent-Recommende as
being absolutely essential, also con-
solidation of the various financial do
partments.
Civil servicc-Applicable to en-
ployecs. Trial after ten days notice
by the Mayor.
Initiative. referendum and recall
Charter changes and initiation of Of
fcers' petition signed by 1000 qualified
voters Initiation OF Legislation. refer.
cnce Of legislation and recall of any
Legislation or officer on petition OF
signatures OF 10 per cent OF qualified
voters participating in the last election
Publicity-Open meetings OF the
Council. publicity and wide advertise
ment of all ordinances and estimates.
state Constitution--Permit home
rule. which gives the city very broat
N ar md toll IN,
selection OF officers and employees.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-10
AND
EFFICIENCY DEPARTMENT

Administrative department The
Mayor, as executive head. shall have
the authority to appoint the heads of
all departments and subdepartmcnts
Heads OF departments and all en-
Dloyees NAV be removed by the Mayor.
Salary hxed by ordinance. The Coun-
ell shall elect it's own clerk and mes
sengers. The Mayor has the authority
to appoint his office force without sub
hitting them for ratification.
Board Of public cfncicncy--One OF
the duties of which is to assist the
Mayor and department. heads in the
Dreparatio of the estimates or yearly
budget. Composed OF three men,
Mayor and department heads.
BudEet-Compiled by the City Audi
tor, who is elected by the Council.
from receipts submitted by City Treas
urer, received from City Tax. Collector
and Commissioner OF Revenue, state
officers. Constitution prevents the city
from making levy for the improve
ment OF property.
Purchasing agent-Recommende as
being absolutely essential: also con-
sol!dation OF finance department ac-
cording to the Mayors plans
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-10

did"'t know either. ard wished him on
me. Now nc comes in every few days
ar asks me how about it. Beyond
,ha. | dors know anything about It."
And Mr.. Wallerstcin sighed MORN
rr;ly.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-10
Concealed pOstol

Howard White. colored, was fined
800 and costs In the Police Court yes
terday on charge OF carrying q con-
cealed pistol on his person
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-10
CIVIL SERVICE ONLY AS
FAR As A(,TJrAnI r

Public efficiency board-Establishes
civil service in all municipal offices
and makes IL apply to all employees as
far as this can be done without bring
ing the negro into politics, and makes.
promotions by merit instead of ward
pull This board Is to assist the maxi
ing out of the yearly budget and to
constitute n check on appointments to
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-07
STORM-TOSSED SHIP DOCKS
Battered for Four Days by Atlantic
Gale-Food Soaked by Salt Water.
Bound for Genoa

splintered decks and torn rigging told a
story of the raging ocean today when
the Italian tramp steamer Alba, a hurri-
cane victim. crawled up the river and
doeked at Kaighns Point.
The sailors, exhausted by their four
days battle with the tempest, which
damaged their food supply, made ali
haste to get ashore for the meal which
they sorely needed. Not only had the
waves soaked their bread with salt, but
also damaged the water tanks.
II was on last Friday, September q. an
unluoky day for mariners, that tho storm
came up. The ship, 10 days out from
Pensacola Fla, was In latitude 49, longi-
tude IS, when the SOU easter struck her.
Captain q. b, Valle at first tried 10 face
the gale head on, but the high seas.
which smashed the decks. prevented thai
move. The vessel was driven before the
wind. For four days she was buffeted
by the shifting storm. Fearing that she
might spring a leak and unable TO fight
against starvation, Captain Vale decided
TO put into port.
The ship loaded with tu-pentine. ros,r
and pine lumber was bound for Genoa
italy. The extent Of damage had no,
been determined.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-07
SUFFRAGTST REBUKES
US. SENATOR MARITIME
Declares He Has Used Frank
ing Privilege to Spread
Literature of Ants

SPRING LAKE BEACH, Sept. T.
United States Senator James MARITIME, of
New Jersey, was given a stinging rebuke
here today by Mrs. Nina Van Wrinkle,
president OF the Women's Political Union
OF New Jersey, who attacked the Senator
for sending out at public expense. under
his postal franking privilege, literature
OF the anti-suffragists and for falling to
keep alleged promises made to the suf-
fragists TO mail to his New Jersey con-
stituents addresses delivered on the floors
Of Congress and which legally" could
be distributed under his postal frank.
Mrs. Van Wrinkle said the women of
New Jersey had found that Senator Mar
tine was not a man of his word and this,
she declared, was leading n large num-
ber of them TO lay plans for aggressive
opposition to his denomination. Letters
to the Senator, reminding him of his
promises to send out pro-suffrage. as well
as the literature of the ants, have been
unanswered.
The address, which is being distributed
under the Senator's postal frank. was
never delivered on the floors of Congress,
Mrs. Van Winkle declared, but was writ
ten by an anti-suffragist OF New York
state, and has no right going through the
mails under frank.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-07
BRITAIN PREPARES
CONCESSIONS TO U. S.
Foreign Office Now Ready to
Render Decision on "Ship-
ping Permits"

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7.
Details OF just what conditions England
will make to American importers are be-
ing prepared by the British Foreign Of
fee, and will be submitted 20 Ambassador
Page today or tomorrow.
The British Embassy has been notified
that the entire question Of shipping per-
mits, which has caused a serious inter-
.ruption to the unofficial negotiations
here, will be disposed OF by this decision.
The Administration IL waiting until this
is cleared up before sending the new pro-
test 70 Great Britain. II Is understood
that England has about decided that All
German manufactured goods that were
paid for or contracted for prior 10 April
last will be permitted 10 cross the At
lantic without molestation by British war.
ships.
Among the goods that will be ''expe-
dited" Il - expected are the two cargoes
OF dyestuffs which Germany refused No
permit to leave unless she was assured
that cargoes OF cotton would be sent in
return. The representative OF the New
York importers In Berlin are reported 10
have obtained promise from the German
Government hat the dyes will be re-
leased without further bargaining.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-07

II will be many a day before the MEM
bers of the crews Of the seven power
yachts which finished the 134-nautical
mile race Saturday from Bridesburg to
Ocean City. under the sanction of the
American Powerboat Association, forget
the run down the Delaware and up the
Atlantic coast.
A persual of the logs OF the various
vessels will show that there were some
very exciting moments aboard Between
the dense fog and mountainous seas
there was no time for anything save
eternal vigilance.
The vessels got under way from Brides
burg on Friday with ideal conditions pre-
vailing. The Naomi owned by Captain
McNamee and handled by Commodore
Charles Walber of the Riverside Yacht
Club. the winner at Ocean City, and the
Hattie Bert. Captain doctor Street at
tho helm. were the first to start Their
run down 10 the sea was a pleasure
Jaunt They missed the dense fog which
enveloped the Delaware Bay section
later, but had other exciting reports to
make before they had finished their run
up the coast. The Naomi wallowed in
the heavy seas for FIVE minutes while a
brokon spark plug was repaired
Inc tthttle Bert members naO lOtS TO
keep them busy. for the Atlantic was
not In its best mood, In fact, the wealth
eT at sea was heavier than It has been
all summer. The surf was far more dam
gerous than II has been for years, and
attempts to run the gauntlet to the
smooth harbors at the coast inlets was
hazardous. The Hattie Bert landed the
second prize. Eugenia, Doctor swayne.
was third; Dora IL, Captain Bruno Air
ishoff, was fourth; Isabella III. Captain
Hayes. fifth; Eva Dor, Captain Wen
Finger, sixth, and the Darby Ram, Cap
tain Yarnall, seventh.
Doctor Swayne on the Eugenia had an
hours run in the fog, and there were
many anxious moments before clear
weather was encountered. The Eugenia
passed Overfalls Llghtship at 5:26 a. m.
Friday morning, and her skipper chose
a course far TO sea that netted big re-
suits, as he made fast, time up the coast
10 the finish at Ocean City. nosing out
the Dora III by four minutes. At over
falls the Dora IL was headed up the
| coast on a near-shore course and a strong
ebb tide played havoc with her speed.
| There was an interesting race for third
honors between the Eugenia and Dora
II, and for 20 miles the vessels raced
along In sight OF each other.
! Up to within hve miles OF the finish II
was anybody's victory. Here the Eu-
genia was headed inshore. and soon the
vessels were abeam. Eugenia forged
ahead In the last three miles. This bat
tie for these places was as exciting as
the struggle for the first honors.
Dora IFS log furnished much interest
ing information. The Dora ii ran into
the fog at Ship John and 30 dense was
the fall that those aboard could not see a
boats length ahead When running on
dead reckoning for IS minutes fog signals
on port and starboard were heard Sud
denly two huge hulks appeared, and at
cate their marks. Foghorn and bell sig
nails were excitedly made and there was
| little time 10 deviate from any course
When the two liners coming up-bay
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-07
ALLENTOWN COUPLE
DYING FROM WOUNDS
Detectives Seek Motive That
Led Man to Shoot Wife
and Himself

ALLENTOWN, Pa. Sept. THE con-
dition OF Mrs Milton W. Morrow, who
was shot by her husband before he
turned his pistol on himself. and that OF
Morrow Is described as desperate by the
hospital surgeons this morning With a
bullet wound through his head Morrow's
condition is worse than that OF his wife,
who was shot twice. 1t Is believed, how
ever. both will die.
Before lapsing into Inconsistencies
last night Mrs. Morrow moaned;
''oh. save me, / do not want 10 die :"
That both husband and wife did not die
instantly is regarded as extraordinary, as
one bullet plowed through Mrs. Morrow's
face and the other through her neck.
coming out above the heart. Morrow, It
10 said, would be unable to talk, were
he 70 recover. a. part OF his mouth was
shot away.
The Morrows lived in a fashiona BILE
home section. having as neighbore per-
sons included among the leading residents
OF Allentown Society women, who talked
last light In the flush OF the nrst ex-
element are silent this morning.
Il Is not doubted that the motive for
AoFrow's act WI be ascertain By de-
teetives working on the case Morrow
wap . mild hammered man ana his friends
say there must have been an impslllng
meIife Tor he deed.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-07
TAGGART'S "MACHINE"
UNDERGOES ACID TEST
Mayor Bell, of indianapolis,
Called for Trial in Election
Fraud Case

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. Sept 7.--Tm
State Democratic organization. with
Thomas Taggart, its head, and Mayor
Joseph e. Bell. of this city, one ipf No
chief cogs, underwent the acid test today,
when Mayor Bell was called to tfaI
charged with conspiring. with TasgaH
and 126 others, to corrupt the Marlol
County elections.
The Organizations test was betois
Judge William II. Eichhorn, progressiss
Democrat. Judge Eichhorn has the DIV
tinction OF never having had a motien
for change Of venue filed in his couFt.
His integrity is so recognized that bola
sides IN this trial of political consequenes
agreed on him without hesitation.
The first gun was fired when Michae
A. Ryan, attorney for Mayor Bell. pre-.
sented a motion to Judge Eichhorn ask
inf the dismissal of seven OF the $50 men
summoned for jury service on the ground
that they could not be founo.