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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-05
DECREASE IN RECEIPTS
At MANCHESTER STATION
December Falls Behind, but Year
Shows Increase Over That
Previous.
BLIND TIGER CASE CONTINUED
Washington Camp, Patriotic Order
Sons OF America, Elects Officers.
Union Prayer Services Are Held.
Supervisors Hold Annual Meeting.

Although the report compiled by Su-
perintendent l.. Il. Lloyd yesterday at
Manchester postal station. shows that
there was decrease In the receipts
for last month as compared with the
month OF December of the year before.
the totals for the year are nevertheless
on the right side OF the ledger by u
margin of l-2 per cent
The December sales were s3573.4l
while for the corresponding month of
1913 they were s5.7SS.59. making a de-
crease or IS per cent During last year
the collections were s34.sS6.01. and the
year preceding were S3f.27424
The yearly increase is accounted for
by the fact that the parcel post bust
ness has been so per cent heavier.
owing TO the rule allowing the send
ing of larger packages. Mail order
firms did not use the mails as extern
sively last year as before
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-05
FARMER ASSAULTED AND ROBBED
ny NEGRO HIGIiWAYMES

BRISTOL. VA. January 4.-Sheriff
Miller and other officers of Washing
ton County, have been on the aler.
since Saturday to locate two bold
negro highwaymcn who held up and
robbed w. Fl. Wallace, farmer. of
Trade. Tenn. in broad daylight. Wal
lace. who had been visiting here in
advance of contemplated trip West,
Iett Tor point east Of the city to
visit n relative. When two miles out
OF Bristol he was confronted with two
negro highwaymen, who commanded
him to hold up his hands and give IN
his money, at the same time pointing
pistol ut his breast. Wallace resist ed
and. In an effort to seize the revolver
was shot through the hand. He was
then dealt blow over the head, and
while partially unconscious the negroes
took SSl from his pockets. Wallace
came TO Bristol as soon az he rega!ned
consciousness and reported the matter
TO the police.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-05
LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE
REOPENs FOR BUSINESS
Severe Restrictions Placed Upon
Trading to Prevent Anything
Like Panic Selling.
FOREIGN ATTENDANCE REDUCED
Greatest Crisis In History Of Insti-
ton Safely Negotiated Through
Combined Efforts OF Treasury and
Exchange Committee.

LONDON. January 4-The London
Stock Exchange rcopened for business
to-day. after having been closed since
July 80. Severe restrictions were
placed upon trading to prevent any
thing approaching panic selling or the
unloading OF securities by hostile coun-
tries
A number Of British and French
members were absent because of the
war, while the exclusion OF aliens who
were not able to satisfy the committee
that they had severed all connection
with foreign countries. reduced some
what the foreign attendance
Tho fact that business has been re-
sumed, even on limited scale and
under restrictions, is taken to indi-
cate that the greatest crisis In the
history OF the exchange has been safely
negotiated through the combined cf-
forts OF the Treasury and the ex-
change committee.
Several English members appeared
on the exchange In khaki. There was
no shouting of bids across the house,
and business was on strictly cash
basis. The committee decided to al
low dealings only between the hours
OF IL and 3. inside or outside the Stock
Exchange. and with arbitrage business
banned there Will be no street deal
ings in American securities at tho
present time.
The general opinion that the restric-
tions on trading would curtail bust
borne out during the first half hour.
Not q single bargain occurred In
Americans, and only n few OF these
securities appeared. The war loan was
marked at "a SIS and then At o. 3-l6
India 3l-2 per cent were quoted at
SO Is. and Rio Tintos. nominally at
81. Union Paciflcs were ll9 and Con-
soils IS l-2
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-05
TELEPHONE SITUATION
MAY BE INVESTIGATED
Ispcciol,o Th. Ti,nc.D;sn,.o

Especial to The Times Dispatch]
STANTON. VA, January 3-City
Attorney a. Stuart Robertson in n few
days VIII petition the State Corpora
ton Commission. acting under author
ity of the City Council, to look into
the telephone situation in Staunton
and adjust the rates. the Council hav-
ing reached the conclusion that for
the service performed the rates are
too high. The Issue was precipitated
ny petition which the Staunton Mu-
tual Telephone Company, a subsidiary
OF the Bell system, presented to the
Council. asking for permission to erect
new poles. the company announcing its
purpose to put in new system, for
use OF which 1t proposes TO raise the
rates. The Council proposed that the
company put in the new system at the
same rates and see how Il worked
taking the position that the rates are
now too high Tor the character of the
service.
The Chamber of Commerce. through
committee, Investigated the subject
and announced that the present rates
are too high for the service. and high
enough for the improved service. The
telephone company has made several
pleas TO the Council, but that body has
remained Arm. insisting on fighting II
out before The commission.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-05
STEAMERS SAIL AGAIN
AFTER ICE BLOCKADE

FRED VA, January 4.
The steamers have resumed their
schedules on the Rappahannock River.
For "a week the river was blocked with
Ice, and steamers could not reach here.
Whenever this occurs II causes great
Inconvenience TO people In the Kappa
hammock Valley, as they have no other
means OF transportation to the cities
Rev. Thomas $. Dunaway, p. D., of
this city. who some time ago cele-
brated his cighty-hfth birthday. IS
quite feeble, and has gone to the Mary
Washington Hospital. In this city. for
treatment. DR.. Dunaway, until his re-
tirement, was one of the most promi-
nent Baptist d!vines In Virginia. He
served as pastor OF the Baptist Church
OF Fredericksburg for third OF a
century. and resigned voluntarily. He
has served as president OF the Vir-
Einia Baptist Association, has filed
many other prominent positions in
connection with the Baptist denomina-
ton and Is at present n member of
the board OF trustees OF Richmond Col
lcgc.
At n meeting OF the farmers of the
Counties OF Stafford and Spotsylvania
held at the courthouse here. Mr. GiYen,
who VIII have charge Of farm demon
strat!on work In Stafford and Spotsyl-
Tania Counties, addressed the meeting
He will soon enter upon his duties
Captain II. c. Vance. president Of the
Farmers Association, made an address
and stated that the corn prizes of
fered at the Frcdericks Fair Will
be announced at the next meeting He
stated that one OF the largest corn
Yields made was $50 bushels on five
acres OF lard
Fredericksburg has been unusually
gay at this holiday season, an unusual
number of dances having been given
The last OF these. german, was given
tonight ut the Princess Anne Hotel
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-05
SLIDES IN CANAL
MAY DELAY FLEET TRIP
Possibility of Postponemcnt of Cruise
Suggested at Conference Between
Cocktails and Garrison.
SCHEDULED FOR NEXT SPRING
Official Unable to Guarantee That
There Will BE Channel Broad
Enough and Deep Enough for
Great Dreadnoughts.

WASHINGTON, January 4.-Thc pos
sibility OF a postponement Of the cruise
OF the international fleet from Hamp-
ION Roads to San Francisco through
the Panama Canal in connection with
the formal opening Of the canal and
/ inc exposition was suggested to-day
during conference between Secre-
cary Garrison and Colonel Cocktails,
Governor of the Canal Zone Though
the great earth slides apparently have
been conquered, the earth movements
continue In the neighborhood OF Gold
filil Al that point the superintendent
masses Of earth the side OF the
canal by their great pressure. are
continuously forcing rock and soil In
great quantities in the canal prism. The
movement is sufficiently extensive to
require the continuous employment OF
| dredses to maintain the channel.
While this can be done to meet the
| needs OF the present number and size
! or vessels that are applying for pas
sage. Colonel Goethals reported that he
could not guarantee that there would
be channel broad enough and deep
which VIII make up the naval parade
by the date they are expected to arrive
at Cristobal next spring.
The mastery of the earth movements
at Gold Hill is considered only ques-
tion OF time. when the earth must find
I its equilibrium. Colonel Goethals.
however. is unable to promise that this
I period Of stability will he attained
ny the time the naval fleet is schcd-
ulcd to reach the canal.
As the program Of the fleet from
the time it gathers at Hampton Roads
to its arrival at San Frnnclsco Is pre-
scribed By law, the officials are now
considering whether il will be neces-
| sary to have special Legislation in case
IT is decided TO abandon or postpone
the cruise because OF conditions In the
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-05
Brief Notes of Interest.

Robert Y. Tucker. who died very
suddenly at his home on Commerce
Street yesterday morning. was a ma
tive of Warren County. ~ c. He was
Confederate veteran, serving during
the war in the Twelfth North Carolina
Regiment, Johnsons Brigade.
A SPECIAL election will be held to-
morrow In the Counties Of Green's
Willie and Sussex for member of the
House OF Delegates. to MI the vacancy
caused by the death of the late r. r.
Hartley. DR.. Joel Crawford, of Sus-
sex. is the Democratic nominee and
VIII be elected without opposition.
Last evening at o'clock at the home
or the bridcEroom's brother in Ma
toaca, Charles Traylor of that village.
and Miss Louise Brooks, of Dinwiddie
County, were married by the Rev. r.. v.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-05
Washington Camp Elects omc.rs.

Announcement was made yesterday
of the following officers elected by
Washington Camp. Patriotic Order,
Sons Of America
II. b. Clarke, past president: 4. F..
Hudson. president; Fl. G. Benner, vice
president: ID. Z. Nunnnl1y, master OF
forms: Jefferson T. Morrisette. record
ing secretary: G.. D. Porter financial
secretary: w. II. Marshall. treasurer:
j. NJ. Harding, conductor; a. II. Bolton,
INSPECTOR: X. w. MCGEE, guard: ]. w.
Grim. l.. w. Burton and J. NJ. Harding
trustees
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-05
Unite In Prayer Service.

Congregations from q number of
churches on the Southside united last
night in prayer service in Porter
street Presbyterian Church, where Rev
John w. Kinchcloe spoke on Chris
tianity and Evangelism" Under the
auspices OF the Southsidc Ministerial
association the service will continue
all this week in the different churches.
Tonight Rev. Wesley Baker will
preach in Cowardin Avenue Christian
Church. taking for his subject Chris
tianity and the Home"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-05
JUDGE KELLY HONORTsD
BY BHISTOL LAWYERS
Especial TO The Times-pisnatch

BRISTOL. VA, January 4-The bar
of Bristol tonight honored Judge To-
seph l.. Kelly with banquet, which
was attended by practically all the
lawyers of Bristol. The event cele-
brated the elevation of Judge Kelly to
the bench of the Supreme Court of Vir-
GINA. Appropriate talks were made
in connection with the serving of n
tempting menu. Judge Kelly, who was
elected TO the Supreme Court bench
nearly a year ago, succeeds Judge
John A. Buchanan, retired, and will
begin his duties in February.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-05
Alleged shopIIfter D,,m,..c.

blanche Johnson, alias Estellc Stuart.
colored, was yesterday dismissed from
custody when arraigned in the Police
Court on Il charge Of stealing several
articles OF wearing apparel from Joe
Hodes's store at, Twenty-ninth and O
Streets. Although the woman Is said
to have admitted the theft to Police
man Bertucci. who arrested her, Hodes
testified In court yesterday that the
stolen articles were not his property.
and Justice Grigss said that he would
have to discharge the prisoner
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-05
burned to Death.

IRWIN, VA, January 4-Mrs. Her
bert Atkisson. who lived near BALKAN,
was SO severely burned while doing
some work near an open fire on Sum
day that she lived only few hours.
Her four small children were the only
occupants of the house at the time Of
the accident. Her husband, who was
a short distance away. rushed to her
aid. but too late to save her. She was
daughter of Brock McHanes.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-05
Continue. ~nlind Tiger Cn.e.

The case of Simon Patterson. COL
ored. charged with selling liquor with
out a license. was continued by Justice
II. a. Maurice yesterday morning in
Police Court. Part H., until January o.
Policemen Dunnavant and Manning
raided Patterson's place on Sunday.
after several quarts OF whiskey had
been bought by another negro with
marked money.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-05
CHILE DECIDES TO SEND
IT'S FINEST HA1vTI,ESIIIp

SANTIAGO. CHILE, January 4-Chne
nag decided 10 send the battleship Cap
itao Prat, Its finest vessel, to take part
in the international naval parade
through the Panama Canal
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-05
Indicted for Ernbex,lcmcnt.

Especial TO The Times Dispatch
LfNCHBCRG, VA, January An. S.
Ashford. formerly manager OF the Nor
folk Building and Loan Association, of
Norfolk. In It's local branch. was in
dicted by the grand jury in the Cor
poration Court to-day on eight counts,
each. OF which charges the embeZzle-
mcnt of $50 from the company.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-05
Observation-Disclosures.

LYNCHBURG, va, january a.
Samuel j. Gambler and Miss Nettie
Snead Drinkard. daughter of G. w.
Drinkard. all OF Lynchburg, were mar
ried on Sunday afternoon at the resi-
dence OF the officiating minister, Rev.
H. L. Cathey They will reside in
LynchburE. @
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-05
Holds Annual Meeting.

The Chesterfield Board OF Supervi-
sors held it's annual meeting yesterday
at Chesterfield Courthouse. AS there
were no matters to be discussed, only
the routine business was disposed Of
The regular monthly meeting will be
held on Monday of next week
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-05

all game to be closed In Goochiand
on January Is.
The contract to publish the regular
monthly proceedings of tho Board OF
supervisors was awarded to tho
Goochland County Times.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-05
House DESTROYED nv Fir.

Especial to The Times Dispatchl
WINCHESTER, VA. January 4.-Fire
this afternoon destroyed double
house owned by Fred l. Glaize. front
ing on Mount Hebron Cemetery Lane,
and threatened n long row of his tenc-
mcnt houses.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-05

, Watt. The bridal attendants were
MISS Ncrnuell Traylor and Charles
Belcher, Miss Esther Traylor and John
bowman. The ceremony was Witness
ed by many friends OF the young
couple.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-05

Architects and contractors are of the
opinion that building operations in this
city In 1918 viii be on n more extensive
scale than has been known In several
years. and the past year was n mighty
good one In this line. Among the i'm
provements approaching completion Is
the splendid new home of the Young
Mems Christian Association. on Union
street. opposite the post office, which
VIII be ready for dedication and occu-
pancy in q few weeks. The finishing
touches are being given on the Interior
now. When completed, il will be one
OF the best equipped Y. NJ. e. A. homes
in the South.
Two large apartment houses-one on
Centre Hill and the other on South
Sycamore Street-arc in course of
erection. They are the first houses of
the kind in lie city
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-05
BUSINESS MEN CONFER
WITH SENATOR DREWRY
They Discuss With Him Proposed
Changes in States System
OF Taxation.
DIFFERENT PLANS EXPLAINED
Committee From Chamber Of Com
merce Appointed for Further Con-
ference - Contractors Anticipate
Good Year in Building.
Especial Ito The r,mo.n,.n,,o,,

Especial to The Times Dspatch.l
PETERSBURG. VA. january A
meeting or prominent business men
ana bankers was held in the office Of
the Chamber of Commerce this after
noon to confer with State Senator =.
H. Drewry. in regard to the proposed
changes in the system of taxation,
which VIII be considered at the special
meeting of the General Assembly.
senator Drcwry discussed the report
OIL the special joint committee appointed
by the Legislature last winter explain
ing the differences between the partial
segregation plan and the Tax Commits
sion plan. Following Senator Drewry's
address general discussion was held.
In which the following took part: W.
-. Eimmer, ST., q. Cleveland Wright,
N: L. Patteson, Z. B. Wilcox and NJ. a.
rim. President Il. g. Kent, of the
Chamber of Commerce. appointed "A
committee from the chamber to confer
further with Senator Drcwry.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-05
NESTOR WILMART ESCAPES
Was Sentenced to Ten Years I'm Prison
on SwindlinE Charge

PARIS, January 4. (3:45 r. MD.-
Nestor Wilmart. former banker, rail
road man. newspaper proprietor and
sportsman has escaped from ST. GILES
Prison at Brussels. where he was serv-
ing a sentence for financial irregu-
larities, according 10 a dispatch from
Basel, Switzerland.
Ncstor Wilmart was sentenced last
July to ten years Imprisonment after
conviction at Brussels on a charge OF
swindling the public out OF $4,000. 900
by overissuing shares in the Client
Terneusen Railway in 1912. Wilmart's
operations placed number of small
banks in difficulties. He disappeared
In 1912. and after n worldwide search
was arrested ut Rheims, Franco.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-05
GAME SEASON CLOSED
IN GOOCHLANH COUNTY

GOOCHLAND. VA, January 4,-The
Board of Supervisors. at n meeting here
to-day. ordered the season for killing
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-05
Officers Elected.

The Mems Bible Class of the West
End Baptist Church Sunday school yes
terday elected the following officers
for the ensuing year: teacher, W.
NJ Ruckeri Associate teacher. J. w.
sutherland: president. w J. Crowder
vice-presidents. 5. y. Jordan and a. w.
McCulloch; secretaries, j. w. Hawkins
and +. ID. Mckinney; treasurer. p T.
Johnson: librarian. Walter Maitland.
The class has n fine record to it's credit
The average attendance of members
throughout the past year was 10!
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-05

The philathea class of Monumental
BAPTIST Church yesterday elected Off
GERS for the ensuing six months as
follows: Teacher. Mrs. T.. Il. Stanley
president, Miss Lula Saunders; vice
president, Miss Katherine Friend; sec
reatary, Miss Pearl Morriss: assistant
secretary, Miss Cora Thomas; treas
urer Miss Grace Kidd; librarians
Misses Vera May Chandler and Laura
Slater; organists. Misses Lena Duke
and Emily Friend; press reporter Miss
Ruby Friend; absentee committee
Misses Lorena Gibson and Ruth Friend
The Monumental is the youngest OF
the Baptist churches in the city
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1915-01-22

nate. for divorce was o bluegrass
girl. born and brought mp az Paris.
Ky. where she is remembered Tor
her beauty ana yiyaciiy Mr. era
hams wealth is estimated at twenty
millions.
SAN FRANCISCO Miss Dorothy
Becker. The fastest of the local girl
WINNERS. viii sail next week tor
Honolulu to take part IN series
of events against the best Eirl swim
mcrs of the Hawaii islands Nl-s
Ruth Stacker. champion of tbo .s
lands viii be- her principal oppo
ucnt
PlTTSBrRG. pa The common
household hcl bur and hou 20 Io.
pulse bis abiding love for mankind.
came NO for discussion recently uo.
lore the Uousokc'pors Coop0 -san
Association. hut only after lively
preliminary discussion ON the HuH-
iect. Some members believed 10
timely. while others ayorr"d than
such % subject might create rho m-
preston that the member 90. tH'
club needed the information IUo
matter was finally compromised uy
listing the discussion under fHy NuuI
of Household Traditions
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1915-01-22

'IrH WON INt i'NNIN Ih 't' sunni 'i
bridge. % handsome Mount Vernon
spoon Mrs Childors was formerly
Miss Ollie Mason o' This city and
quite recently visited her mother
air LILLIAN Mason, when She wa7
the roc.p.cn of many social court.
's.Da
Countless little informal functions
make the .oclal life of Amarillo one
merry go-round They are not an
sn biz that every one gets invited
every single time This has become
ZOO impo-ibiliN boo ths big and groN
me city OF ours. but .hc little, coy
parties where ten or twenty guests
gather tor au afternoon OF cards or
uoedloWork these are becoming moro
and more popular And mo- ono 'rrit
sighted. because 30 one is invited
one time. She haas to give place 30
another friend 80 the ucNt thus max
iuk d possible for q hostess 90 re-
ppattdN entertain few of h'r
ri,uds during tnc entire winter se"-
son and adding much 20 the 'pIi'
time of her friends One says ~
b. caster 90 civ, bic reception anl
rIs Off aI indebtedness 100 ono
time Certainly % IH, uud DO 90 hos,
oss decides to make 10 harder for
herself 90 have .n tow of her
friends 100 time until .ho has gone"
me rouud. -rr should have 'hr Dr".
DIR that b.. Der aud he crIiitna.
|I D.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1915-01-22

Prescriptions filled only D., 70. o..
tered Graduate Pharmacies. lr Ram
dalF t"i
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1915-01-22
ny Mss SOPHIA MEYER

'Us u0oiey Ellison Evans Gala
her Kclns. Mcdonald orr Trolliu.
ger Ware and Nbelt'uy
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1915-08-19
MEET MAIL ORDER
HOUSES ABOUT HALF WAY

Albuquerque, August l7.-Printers'
ink is the cure for n community that
has the disease of buying away from
home, according to w. p. Southard,
manager of the local electric light
company and principal speaker at the
banquet Of the Retail Merchants as
sociation last night. Mr.. Southard
recommended large doses of printers
ink. judiciously applied to the people
through the newspapers, as a remedy
for too much buying away from home.
The banquet was held at the AL
varado hotel in the Taft room. and
there were forty-eight retailers pres
ent. They endorsed Mr.. Southard's s
expressions. Mr.. Southard pointed
out how the mail order house sells
goods through catalogue, the print
ed word. without statesmen, and de-
clared that local people could do the
same thing by using the same me-
dium. He was strongly in favor of
adequate local publicity as a means
of getting and holding local trade
pointing out that the publicity was
needed as well to keep the trade as to
get IL. He gave as an instance the
quantities of attractive advertising
matter got out by the mail order
houses to get and keep the business of
every possible buyer.
As result of Mr.. Southard's adj
dress plans were begun tentatively for
great "trade week" in December
when every merchant should adver-
tise and all should offer special bar
gains in an effort to bring the Christ
mas trade, that annually goes to east.
ern centers, to New Mexico's metrop-
oils. The plan does not contemplate
any infringement Of the rights of th'
merchants in smaller towns near her,
but merely the securing for Albu.
querque, with its larger stores and
greater stocks, the business that goes
to cities out of the state each year
at holiday time.