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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-24
No RELAXATION IN WAR
ON C0MMERC|Al|zEOV VICE
gated District II Under Especially
Close Surveillance.

Justice Griggs yesterday in Police
Court acquitted Stella Bradley on the
charge of running disorderly house
at 1f2 Mayo STREE. on the grounds
that the evidence was insufficient to
sustain the charge. Because of her
previous reputation however, he re-
ouired her to furnish bond of 800 for
ninety days. Three men and one wo-
man who were arrested in the raid by
plain clothes men. Sweet and Campo
donica. on the charge of disorderly
conduct. were also dismissed from
Gust dy.
According to the police. this was
the second time since the closing Of
the segregated district tat Stella
Bradley has been in court on the
charge OF keeping disorderly house.
The first time she was convicted and
had only recently left the city jail.
The trial of the case again brought
up the much discussed question OF how
TO eradicate the vice evil.
In connection with this phase OF
the question Chief OF Police Werner
gave out the following statement from
police headquarters shortly after the
Police Court hearing,
In the first place, the continued
presence in the former red light dis
trict of some OF the old inmates Of
that district, where several own their
residences. is a cafnrlete refutstion OF
the false statement 50 freely cfrcuiat-
ed that the police had turned these
poor women out into the street Not
single woman was ordered out Of
her house. for suffscient reason that
we were not SO ordered. nor had we
any authority 10 do any such thing.
"In the second place. owing 10 the
fact that number Of them rerna ned
in their homes. we have kept stricter
surveillance over all these houses. and
shall continue 10 do so as long as
they remain there, Captain Soweli. OF
the First Police District. liz giving this
section of the city his especial aiten-
ton with an extra detail Of men. and
is deternHned 10 make arrests
wherever and whenever he has reason
to belive the Law is being violated. It
should be remen1 hered however. that
the mere presence of these women
in that particular locality is not an
offense against any law
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-24
Lexington PreSf,yrerr

Lexington. April 23.--The Lexington
Presbytery. in session here. approved
the call extended by Warm Spring to
the Rev. G. w. Reed 10 become the
pastor. He will be installed May o.
DR., A. NJ. Frazer, ofrStaunton, chair
man of committee on Christian edu-
cation, made n cheering report in
which Davis and E.1kins College was
endorsed. The Rev. c. r. Lacy, OF
Pendieton and Boyd Stephenson. of
Monterey. were named to FIJI va
cancies in the board OF trustees of
the college.
The pastoral relation of the Rev.
Fl. A Young. with Coke Creek Church.
AT his request was dissolved. DIR.
Holmes Rolston. of Augusta County.
reported on homo missions, showing
So, 900 raised for this purpose. The
Rev. W. r. Hudson and the Rev. c.
w. Reed were examined and received
into the presbytery,
The Rev. Dr. w. NJ. Miey. a native
of Rockbr5dge Assembly. secretary
of evangelization. addressed the pres
bytery. Lr. A. NJ. Frazer preached
TO night.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-24
Kaiser F orces Meet With Sue
cess In Ypres Struggle, Max
ing Considerable Progress
Great Battle Is
Now Developing
Every Available Man Being
Rushed to Front By Both
Sides In Awful Confict--Ru-
mania Demand

London, April 23.~--tsermanys
long threatened drive on the
western battle front has devel~
opcd. with Ypres again In the
center OF DESTRUCTION and a great
battle o. now in progress in that
region.
The Germans. employing every
available man and gum not only
from the other points OF the
front. but from the interior OF
Germany itself. arc making n
desperate effort TO pierce the al
lied line, isolate the left to the
north. and thus win To- the
channel and Calais. They have
thrown themselves against me
forces Of France, England and
Belgium, apparently unmindful
of the cost. and already military
observers arc preparing to re-
ceiye reports OF the bloodicst
battle of the war in this zone.
The battle is 10 grow in size and
Increase in intensity beyond al
doubt II is known that Germany /,
hurting more men int
the conflict and the allies are not .
whit behind her. II may require
days 10 decide.
Use Bombs ruled with Gas.
The French official communiaue al
mits retirement OF her forces nortt
of Ypres last night when the Gar
mans employing bombs filled with as
gases compelled the French
troeps TO give ground for 3 distance o
one and a quarter miles in the directio,
81 the User Canal At the same tim
they announce that the drive on tn
allied right south OF Ypres was r.
pulsed.
The British Official staten ent through
its press bureau. In form OF a com
from sir John French
speaks Of the use of the asphy1fatins
gases In the neighborhood of Lenxe
ruarck. north OF Ypres, and of thu
French retirement but II roiteratei
that the two attacks TO the south wer,
beaten back
Berlin goes more in detail into IN.
retirement on the allied left. stating
that the German forces had advanced
as far as Steenstrats. to the east o.
across the Ypser Canal
where they established themselves OF
the left bank. They claim to have
aiken the towns of Lengmarck. stems
traete, Hetsas and Pilkelm, with abou
!, 500 prisoners, Frenchmen and British
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-24
TO CORRELATE METHODIST
SCHOOLS OF SOUTHWEST.

Bristol. April ga system OF core
lation among tho Methodist schools
OF the Abingdon District. Holston Con-
ference. MethodiEt Episcopal Church,
South. has after long consideration,
finally been agreed upon and inaugu-
rated. The schools affected are: EN-
DRY and Henry College. for boys. at
Emory, Washington County, Virginia;
Martha Washington College, for girls
at Abingdon. Virginia, and Sullins
College. for girls. in Bristol. Emory
and Henry and Martha Washington
have been designated as Glass A"
institutions, while Suliins College Is
Glass B." This means that Sullins
is the junior institution of the trio.
Or. j. Stuart French. of Bristol, has
been sent to Nashville TO confer with
the educational board Of the church,
seeking approval of the plan.
Major Reynolds. a member OF the
board Of trustees OF Sullins College,
states that this school will not neces-
sariiy remain permanently in the class
OF junior Institution, but that when
Bristol has contributed another $780,
600 for additional buildings. etc, this
school will then be entitled to take
the higher rank.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-24
City Becoming
Thoroughly Aroused
Determination General to Make
1t Impossible for Handful Of
Voters to Control Destiny Of
City of Richmond
HOW TO QUALIFY
For VOTING

Section 90 OF tho Constitution
of Virginia provides that you shall
have paid three years poll taxes
six months prior to be able to
vote
Where TO Pay Your Poll Taxes.
Pay 1914 poll taxes at tho Of
fce Of Mr. James e. Pace, room
l0s. City Hall
Pay 1912 and 1918 poll taxes
in room 221. City Hall.
II you have never been assessed
see Mr.. Tresnon, room 1oS. City
Hall. He will give you bills ror
1912. 1913 and 1914, $3.50 each,
Take these to room 1o6. City Hall.
and pay $3.50. covering three
years poll taxes.
Every voter is required to have
been in the State two years. in
the city one year and in che pre-
cinct thirty days prior to election.
To get a transfer from outside of
the city. write to clerk of the city
or county in which you formerly
voted.
If YOU will become twenty-ore
years or age before the election,
November 5, 1918, you can vote
In the primary, August 3. lols,
and will only have to pay 1915
poll tax In room loS. City Hall. TO
J. r. Pace. treasurer. afTer be-
ing assessed BY Mr.. Tresnon.
How 10 Register.
Go to the registrar OF your
ward and precinct and present
your tax receipts before August
J, 1915.
MAN, 1915, Is the last day on
which Syou can pay your poll tax
IN order TO qualify for the next
election.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-24
DESTROY ESTABLISHMENT Of
B, c, BR|STOW CARRIAGE. C0MPANY'S PLANT

material for til flames but added to
the disagreeable situation which the
Fire Department faced.
large crowd gathered on the
scene and traffic was blocked for two
or three hours.
Although unable TO gain control
of the fire Immediately. the Fire De-,
partment managed to extinguish the
flames in time to save the walls, ana
this prevented spread of the blaze
to surrounding buildings. Streams
from at least fifteen lines OF hoes
We're playing upon the building At the
height of the fiameA The all out
was not sounded until after midnight.
Over $4,000 worth of new stock
was placed into the factory durink
this week. and this made the losu III.
the heavier to the owner. Mr.. Hrfo-:
tow estimated his losses 1t from 1ox.-
600 to 100000. The Sutted building
was used as q factory ana repair
shop. The B C. Dris<Ov CO. hao ~
retail store at l411 East Main okroot.
The Arm has bean n hnaena1o 1emeo
l1sA Ths 0wner re11oG ~ 49, \
Ave3u9 M III s "a Esss IA a
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-24

Flames discovered about 4 o'clock
last night, in the large three-story
brick building at IL TO lS North
Eighteenth Street. occupied by the b.
c. Bristow Carriage, Wagon and Truck
Manufacturing Company spread so
rapidly because of the nature of the
stock, that the building was practical
" Quilted by the blaze inside of an
hour. causing a Are loss of something
like $4,000. Only about $4,000 in
surance was carried on the building
and stock. The flames were OF I'M
known origin.
The first alarm was turned in at
1859 o'clock and the second followed
in Ave minutes. calling to the scene
over half dozen of the city's latest
Are fighting machines. The dense
smoke that rolled from the windows
and doors made the flames dimcult
to fight. Foremen. forced 10 climb
ladders to the thirdfoor windows In
order to get streams through them.
were nearly suffocated by the smoke
from the varnished vehicles.
Several gallons of vArntsh and oil
used in ths manufacttire Of vehicles
vAxa stared n thA tAaGsrx. and thin
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-24
RICHMOND MEN NAMED
TO EXECUTIVE BODY

Al the meeting in Baltimore Of the
Southern settlement and Deyeiopm ent
Organization, several Richmond men
were named TO the executing commit
tee They art II. NJ. Darlington. TO-
bacconist and former president of the
Chamber of Commerce, Colonel w r.
Taylor, traf1c manager OF the Rich
mond, Fredericksburg and Potomac
Railroad. and member OF the Governors
STAFF. G. w. koiner. State Commissioner
of Agriculture, and Immigration, and
G. r. Wall. assistant to George w.
stevens. president of the Chesapeake
and Ohio Railway.
The Southern Settlement and De-
vslopment Organization liz as associa-
tion OF business men established for
the purpose OF colonizing the barren
places Of the South. bringing TO these
States a desirable class of immigrants
who will work the farm lands that
are now going TO waste for want of in
hahitants
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-24

After a full discussion of the situa-
ton and after thorough considera-
ton Of conditions. the subcommittee on
Utilities of City Council yesterday
evening adopted resolution offered
BY Councilman Radcliffe, recommending
to the general committee that an or
dinance be adopted fixing the price of
gas at so cents thousand feet. to
become effective on February l. 1915.
The beginning of the next fiscal year,
Besides the committee. superinten-
dent Knowles and Inspector Shelton
we're present At the meeting.
From figures presented by the two
oflcials OF the Gas Department u was
shown that the city could reduce tho
mice and still carry q large surplus
Is the credit OF the city. II WAS shown
that the surplus last year amounted
Is et1e.B7k.t7. which resulted after
~AAa1HA aAlAlAAk TO WGxlka6 had
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-24
GERMANS DRIVE FORWARD
In YPRES NEIGHBORHOOD

The second battle of Yprcs con-
tinues with the Germans making
desperate efforts to pier,,c the al
lied line around Lcngemarck.
The official statement at Berlin
announces that the Germans I'm
their new drive through Belgium
have retaken the towns of Lengc-
marck, Stcenstracte and Hctsas.
The French COmmunique admits
that their forces were compelled To
retire from the neighborhood of
Iengemarck because the Germans
bombardcd their trenches with
bombs flied with asph yxiating
gases.
The British. admitting the
French retirement, declare that
two attacks of the Germans south
of Ypres have been repuisei.
IL Is reported from Rome that
Rumania has delivered what Is
tantamounf to an uitimatum to
Austria in which II Is believed she
is backed by Italy.
The bombardment Of the Dartia-
neIles has been renewed with great
ytgor by the allied fleet. No Of
fetal report of the arrival of the
land forces has been made.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-24
FREE PANAMA FAIR
TOUR TO Be GREAT
EDUCATIONAL TREAT
Richmond Educator Pictures
Advantages and Delights
Winners Will Enjoy as Vir-
ginian Guests on Trip,

One of the most prominent educators
of Richmond, who is much interested In
The yirginiaus plan of sending party
of eight persons on tour of the con-
tfnent, expressed himself interestingly
on the subject Yesterday
"a trip 10 the Worlds Fair for
eight people How delightful and en-
terprising' The newspaper manage
ment that plans such an educational
treat for deserving persons il indeed
doing much. not only for Individual
recipients of the free tours across the
continent. but for all their friends. and
acauaintances, who will pront by these
people coming in contact with glorious
scenes and peoples of other parts of
the United States.
The Virginian is indeed TO be COM
plimented upon it's plan to give oppor-
tunity to persons living in this part OF
our big country TO see SO much OF II,
and thereby better appreciate its
grandeur and glory. The people OF
this vicinity I have always found 70 be
Perhaps this Ia because our splendid
educational advantages have made
them quick to see an opportunity
when il presents itself.
Eager 10 Learn.
The American people in general
ah. how eager they are to learn In
this new country, where we have not
had the Centuries Of culture and learn
ing back OF us II Is surprising to me
10 see how greediiy the people want
to learn.
THE delight OF watching those
irht guests of The Virginian, who Will.
perhaps, for the FIRST time in their
lives, visit other parts of this great
continent would be a treat ! myself
" ouid like to enjoy
Think OF seeing the Grand Canyon
OF Arizona and its great variety OF Ma
lures wonders, the rugged Rocky
Mountains the delightful sunny
beaches OF California. and the splendid
expositions at San Francisco and at
San Diego
fTnnfiaund - EocaaA PA
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-24
COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE ON UTILITIES
RECOMMENDS 8O-CENT GAS ORDINANCE
Plant Earned $4,000 Last Year Net and With Reduced Oil
and Coal Cost and Increased Business It Can Readily
Reduce Prices and Still Show City on Investment

been deducted, including offfce rent in
the City Hall, counsel fees tCity At
torney). wear and tear, and deprecia-
tion and taxes
Figures presented by Superintendent
Knowles showed that the income had
increased year by year, and that there
was every reason 10 believe that the
Increase next year would offset any loss
in income through reduction.
A saving in the price Of oil and coal
will be effective for the next three
years. so that from the standpoint OF
the committeeman and the Gas Depart
ment ofiicials. the city can easily sup
ply gas at an S0-cent figure. and still
turn money over to the treasury.
All three Of the comrnitteemen---Al-
derman Joseph Powers. who intro
0uced the measure IN the Board OF Al
80 -.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-24
PRESBYTERY TO MEET
IN ITS ANNUAL SESSION

Arrangements are being completed
for the meeting of East Hanover Pres
bytery. which will be held in High
land Park Church. beginning Monday
night. The meeting is the annual spring
session and is OF much importance be-
cause of the fact that 1t is the last
meeting of Presbytery the convention
OF the General Assembly of the South
ern Presby terrain Church, which will
be in Newport News next month.
The gathering will be welcomed at
Highland Park Church by it's pastor.
Rev. w. f. Hutchlson. and the open
ing sermon will be preached by Rev.
r.. c. Gilmore. of fredericksburg.
Rev. W. S. Campbell. of Richmond.
is the stated clerk of Presbytery, which
has a membership OF about 5000.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-24

Reports made yesterday afternoon
of the Registration Association of
Richmond indicate that a general
awakening 70 civic duty Is coming as
result OF the efforts OF the business
and professional men who are leaving
their Offices and business houses Tor
the necessary time and who are work
ing for the best interests OF the city.
They regard this work as a very nee
essary one, and they are volunteering
cheerfully to push the movement that
will make impossible the controlling
of the city by any group or set OF
men influencing a comparatively small
number of voters, II has been de-
c1ared that 5000 voters in the city, at
this time, have control of the city's
destinies and the Registration Asso
citation and the citizens forming IL are
determined that the electorate in Rich
mond shall be enlarged.
The movement is general, having
taken firm root in various sections
of the city Highland Park got into
line last night with meeting OF an
enlarged registration committee. The
Southside has already taken similar
La ction. and like activities are in evil
'dence in other sections
Highland Park Gets Busy.
In the engine house at HIGHLAND
Park last night about forty citizen.
volunteered to make a canvass to-
night and Monday night, and to re-
port at meeting to be had in tht
engine house Tuesday night. The can
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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-24
FIRST NATIONAL BANK
TO RECEIVE TO-DAY

Observing its Tfsisth anniversary. the
First National Bank this afternoon
from IL o'clock to 2, viii give an In
formal reception In its banking rooms
70 its friends and patrons. The public
generally is cordially invited.
The directors of the bank. Ia fur
Their celebration OF the fftteth ami
versary. Will give a supper TO EN-
ployes and former employees at the
Jefferson Hotel tonight.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-24
VIII We'd In June.

Worchester. Mass. April a3--wor-
chester friends of Mrs. Charles Bart
lett. widow OF the late Commodore
Bartlett, L.. s. N, were surprised to-
day at the announcement OF her en-
gagement to Rear Admiral Albert
Ross. L. S. n. The wedding will be
one Of the June ceremonies and will
take place in Annapolis. Md. on Mon
day, June.7.
Rear Admiral Ross Is sixty-soven
years old, and has one daughter, who
II tho wife OF Lieutenant r.. b. Cary,
Of thu 18th infAnaxr. X = ~
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-24
Law and EQUITY Court

Judgment WAS rendered in this
court yesterday In the suit Of the
Trust Company against
John r. Halstead. for sl23.
The case of G. n. Jones against the
and Ohio Railway Com
pany for $1,000, was thrown out OF
court on the demurrer entered by
counsel for the company, on the
ground that ii belonged In the Unit
ted States Court, as II involved
question of interstate commerce.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-24
Building Permits.

Inspector Butler Yesterday issued
permits 10 the following persons:
City of Richmond. to repair Mad
1son School, to cost sI15.
S. A. Kidd. to repair No. 1900 North
Nineteenth Street. to cost $500.
A. Fl. Apperson, to repair No. IS
North Thirtieth Street, to cost st35.
V. r. Thompson, to repair frame
building, No. 1900 Second Avenue, to
cost $500.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-24
Marriage Licenses.

Deputy Clerk Breeder yesterday
issued marriage licenses to Herman
n. Manning and Veronica a. Kelly;
EAuen q. Wri6hk anA Anna n RAAAA
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-24

which reminds you that
you should read tbs Rich
mond VirEinfAu
EVERY DAf.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-24

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Arizona republican., 1915-02-27
WAR TIME GENERATIONS

By announcing the formal annexation of that part of Alsace held by the French army the government of France makes strong sentimental appeal to the people. The recovery of Alsace and Lorraine is the prime ambitions of France in the war, and the feryid desire every Frenchman. The knowledge that twenty communes of AL sace. though q small part of the whole, actually reclaimed will be inspiration the sentimental patriotism of the Gaus
 Of course, the annexation really means little or nothing. The territory is held by the French Tomorrow it may be held by the Germans. The final status of Alsace will be in way war time proclamations Belgium has been annexed by Germany, Galcia by Russia, and Turkey lays formal claim to Egypt But Of these holdings or claims will affect the plenipot otentiares to whom the fnal settlement will be entrusted. If Germany is victorious in the war, she may retain Belgium; If Germany loses. France may take Alsace and Tor ralne and Russia may retain Galicia No matter who wins, Egypt will not be given to Turkey some other reward will have to he found for the sultan # ia is on the victorious side
 Eroclamations of annexation devised almost solely for their sentimental effect. They are of no practical value.-Cleyeand Plain Dealer
Arizona republican., 1915-02-27
ROCK PILE VERSUS DEATH LIST

Out in Portland ore, has been injured, let alone killed in automobile accident in the last nine months.
 And all because the city maintains a good sized pile of hard rocks at it's municipal jail. To a whose most strenuous exercise is the opening of mail, issuance of orders which exercise only his brain and his mouth, the pushing of fountain pen, rock pile looks like mountain. The majority of automobile owners, unless they happen be golf players, seldom get more than this of K ercise. Consequently, when they furnished with picks and ordered attack said pile Of rocks their hearts lead.
 In Portland the automobile driver who is caught Whie travelling at speed in excess of the limit pre- found guilty escorted to the rock pile there wor: out his sentence No fines levied Every con victon means a sojourn with the pick and rock squad.
 As a result, there is little or no speeding in Portland, city of 300.000 people. And, again. be- cause there is speeding, there comparatively automobile accidents The record of the last nine months shows the efficiency of the ordinance It is hard on the undertakers and doctors it's pleas ant protection for those residents of Portland who find it necessary 10 travel the streets on foot Cedar Rapids Gazette