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Evening star., 1915-04-08
Nine. Mountford to Lecture.

1.-The King of the Shepherds is to be
the subject Of lecture by Nine. Mount
ford at the Terminal Railway Y. NJ C. A.
Sunday afternoon at o'clock 1t was
announced that she will talk on Jerusa-
lem the same place Sunday afternoon.
April %.
Evening star., 1915-04-08
GIVES JAPAN'S POSITION
IN CHINESE PARLEYS
Count Okuma, Premier, Outlines Ne
gotiations in a Message to the
American People.

NEW YORK, April S.-The lndepend-
ent has received from Count okuma.
the Jauanese premier. the following
message to the American people:
Toxic, April 3.-The uneasiness and
suspicion in the United States in con-
nection with Japan's negotiations at
Peking are based on misunderstanding
and misinformation scattered broad
cast by interested mischief makers.
when the negotiations are disclosed
it will he found:
THAT Japan has not infringed the
rights of other nations.
That Japan has adhered strictly TO
the principle of equal opportunity.
That Japan is not attempting to Sc
cure a monopoly over China.
That Japan is not attempting to
create a protectorate over China.
That Japan is not seeking to secure
in China any advantage which does not
accord with the Anglo-Japanese ALI
ance or with any treaties or undertake
ingS with the United States,
Evening star., 1915-04-08
Believes Powers Are Satisfied.

We have fully informed the United
States and other interested powers as
to Japan's purposes.
I'VE believe that they are satisfied.
The negotiations between Japan and
China are nearing a satisfactory con-
clusion.
Il am now willing to state publicly.
through the Independent, that Japan is
quite confident of the rectitude and
good faith of her position.
Japan is merely seeking to settle
outstanding troublesome questions in
a way looking toward permanent peace
and good Understanding"
Evening star., 1915-04-08

1t pays to read the want columns of
The Star. Hundreds OF situations are
filed through them.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-17
GOVERNOR HOLDS FATE
OF FRANK IN HIS HANDS
Arguments Are Concluded, and
Slaton Takes Famous Case
Under Amusement.
EARLY DECISION EXPECTED
Before Week Is Over Alleged Slayer
of Mary Phagan Will Know
Whether He Must Die on Gal
lows or Spend Life in Prison.

ATLANTA. GA, June 16.-The fate
OF Leo NJ. Frank was placed finally in
the hands Of Governor Slhton late to-
day at the conclusion of the hearing
on an appeal for Communication of his
death sentence. The Governor took
the case under adyisement with the
announcement that no would render his
decision MS soon as possible. 1t is not
expected, however. that this will he
before Friday or Saturday at tho
earliest
Frank is under sentence to be hanged
VIZ June 20 Tor the murder of Mary
Phagan.
The session to-day was occupied by
attorney William NJ. Howard in his
concluding argument in behalf of
frahks plea. During his discussion Of
the testimony submitted Mt tho ,r,.,
MI howard was interrupted FREQUENT
ly by questions from the Governor on
various points OF evidence. and by
solicitor Dorsey. who took issue win
statements as to what had been
brought out In tho trial
Mr.. Howard attacked the testi,nonv
or State witnesses, and sought TO CON
vince the Governor OF alleged incon-
sistencies and contradictions in tho eyi.
oence and afidavits OF Jim Conley. n
negro who served prison term as an
accessory after the murder. He as
serted repeatedly that Conley's story
was an Invention OF his own mind. do
sieneo 10 divert suspicion from him
sel. In closing, Mr.. Howard declared:
rake the name OF Leo Frank out
Oh thls case forget all that has passed
III inc last Two years, give me n public
NINA mat is clean slate, and nut this
case IN any county in Georgia. and r
VIII acQuit this defendant In thirty
minutes"
Al tho session this afternoon. Mr.
howard argued that by the tcstimouv
OF inc states own witnesses the record
showed that Mary Phagan was not in
the pencil factory at the time the
prosecution contcndcd Frank killed her
lie also declared that the record showed
that the girl had not arrived n,
frapks office at the time Conley I'm his
testimony had said he had disposed or
the body.
Inc attorney presented to the Gov
ernor weekly financial sheet of thu
factory. which he Declared Frank had
made up the afternoon OF the day the
girl was murdered. I'VE contend" he
Sain' thnt person could not have
made out this complicated statement
after he had committed such "A foul
murder
solicitor Dorsey asserted that the
state contended the financial statement
had been compiled prior 10 the crime.
Ihat. however. the State never
proved, replied Mr.. Howard
with last appeal to the Governor
ior ciemcncy. the attorney concluded
his argument. and the hearing ended.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-17
GLASGOW CONTRIBUTES
$1,000 FOR EXPENSES
Sends His Check to f. l.. Bemiss,
President Of Civic Associ.
alton of Richmond.
DIRECTORS MEET ON FRIDAY
VIII Map Out Definite Plans for Sc
curing Of Better Charter for City.
Jones Resolution Before Ordinance
Committee Tonight.

On the principle that ''he has given
twice who gives quickly" Arthur Glas-
gov. main factor in the organization
of the Civic Association of Richmond,
yesterday sent a check for $1,000 to
l.. L. Bemiss president of the latest of
Richmond's several citizens associa-
tions. This forever disposes Of the
rumor that Mr.. Glasgow WAS himself
seeking office, and, in conjunction with
his statement Monday night, when the
association was formed. that he was
soon TO leave Richmond. and would
not return for probably ten years. it
settles definitely the question as to
whether he sought political honor for
himself.
Frank W. Duke, executive secretary
of the association, yesterday. issued in
vitations to the members of the board
Of directors to meet.Ierfday afternoon
at O'clock in the Business Mems Club,
when definite plans for the securing
of model charter for Richmond will
be decided upon. No definite plan has
yet been agreed upon. but the spirit
with which the association was or
ganiZed is taken as an earnest that 1t
will proceed with all facility and dis
patch In securing some sort Of reform.
Tho association will be represented
at the meeting of the Committee on
Ordinances tonight at o'clock, when
the Jones resolution, calling for the
appointment of Council committee
of seven to act in conjunction with a
committee OF seven citizens, comes up
for consideration. The resolution was
heartily Endorsed at the organization
meeting of the new association.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-17
get up when you feel thoroughly

get up when you feel thoroughly
rested"
No hard and fast rule can be set
down as to the number OF hours re-
quired, for people differ widely in their
power to recuperate during sleep. Wig
orous, energetic women will not re-
Quirc more than eight or nine hours
sleep. while anemic and nervous women
require ten. twelve and more hours of
sleep TO strike the needed balance
But no one ever got too much sleep or
weakened herself ovcrslceping by
simply staying in bed until she felt
thoroughly rested. OF course, if you
sleep in stuffy, i'll ventilated rooms. that
is a different story. y sense of bing
rested is never secured that way.
Your windows should he opened from
the top ut least one foot and. better.
two or three feet. There is no danger
lurking In night air. 1t is just as pure
and wholesome as day air. Night fogs
and rains are infinitely less dangerous
than the poisoned air of a bedroom in
which the windows are kept closed
Your bed clothing should be as light
MS is consistent with warmth Your
pillow should he as high as the breadth
of your shoulder. so MS To keep your
neck and head horizontal or slightly
above when lying on the side.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-17
EMMANUEL SCHOOL CLOSES
Exercises Held In Joseph Bryan Nc
mortal Parrish lOusc.

The parish school of Emmanuel
Episcopal Church held its closing OK
crciscs Tuesday night in the joseph
Bryan Memorial parish house. Dcvo-
tional exercises We're conducted by Rev
H. T.. Dsgood.
The feature of the program was the
opcretta. One Days Fun" given by
the school, followed by several songs
and choruscs and three essays.
Prizes were awarded as follows:
Church attendance for the year-Frank
Ford Hugh Meharg. james Meharg
Lillian Cousins, Willie and Gladys
Wagner. Nora Altman; school atten-
dance-Frank Ford, Hugh. James and
Elizabeth Mcharg, Mary Kig, Warwick
King, Nellie and Gladys Wagner and
Weston Ladd; conduct-Gladys Wag-
ner and Courtney Jones: scholarship
Elizabeth Mcharg. Mary King, Warwick
primary grade-1<atharine Kelly; cnte-
chism--Agnes Bellam; scwing-nrst
prize, Doris Sheridan: second prize
Elizabeth Mcharg: darning-Marcie
Gibson and Mamie Herring; patching
Elizabeth Meharg ana Natinie Herring;
hemming-Mary King ana Katharine
Gibson; cssays-IIueh Mcharg, Frank
Ford and Elizabeth MeharE.
Promotions In the grammar grades
were: James, Hugh and Elizabeth
MeFarg, Frank Ford, Lottie Tinsley,
Mamie Herring, Cecilia Kelly, Agnes
Rcllam and Gertrude Harris: primary
gradcs-ka tharine Gibson oscar Her
ring, Robert and John Mcharg War
wick and Mary King, Alice and Kath-
arinc Kelly, Nora Altman, Courtney
Jones. Leonard Moocrs. Weston I.add,
Lillian Cousins and ilcrnic Gibson.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-17
BUILDING NEW LINE
Chcsnpcake and Ohio begins Work on
Important Extension.

Construction work has been COM
menced on the Chesapeake and Ohio
Northern Railway, n subsidiary COM
pany of the Chesapeake and Ohio Rail
way in Ohio. The contracts were let
several weeks ago, and no time was
lost in starting the construction of the
line, which. with the bridges, will cost
approximately Si,5O0,00O.
The work includes the building of a
bridge over the Ohio River near Ports
mouth and about thirty miles of new
line, forming n connection between the
locking Valley Railway and the Chesa-
peake and Ohio Railway by a trackage
arrangement with the Norfolk and
Western from Wavcrly, Ohio, to Valley
Crossing. Ohio, distance Of about
sixty miles.
The new line will be OF great ad-
vantage TO the coal mines tributary to
the Chesapeake and Ohio. insuring
more expeditions handling OF coal
destined TO the Northwest by way of
the Lakes OF the funds for building
the new road. sI.0o0,000 was provided
by tho proceeds OF tho sale of kanawha
and Michigan stock. held by the Chesa-
peak and Ohio.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-17

scanned face and massive Jaw were his
greatest assets, and would hav.
vouched for him, had the rest OF his
appearance needed endorsements
His voice. never harsh or strident
had peculiar booming quality tina,
made his slightest utteraucc seem
fraught with Significance. its very tone
commandin" the respectful audience
that many another voice Of greater
volume and more sincerity tried for In
vain.
His Bible class reverenced that voice
and unCousciously Acknowledged it's
influence by an unusual proficiency In
that part of its study relating u the
Prophets his tenants in many a
spualtd disease breeding tenement OF
the east SIDE feared il, ana shrank at
Its threatening boom a. they might at
the trumpet voice Of a fearful Herald.
summoning them fOr'h 70 a wra-hfuI
Judgment Ills real estate holdings
were enormous and his social Influence
and swing creating q dcforcnce 10 Ms
wishes I'm tho political world that
amounted practically to uuquestlonlur
obedience
He sat al breakfast. the morning
after Masons sensational raid. and q,
his buffers announcement, OF SID Dodge
and Clarice Adair. allowed his usually
impassive face the luxury OF an
amazed expression ~ the pcrsouae Of
his early callers. Dodge ana Ciarice.
after night IN a cell. had been re-
leased on heavy bail. and rad come
immediately 10 ellison TO apDrist him
Of the raid and their arrest.
Continued To-MorrowJ
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-17
OYSTERMAS WINS SUIT
AGAINST CITY OF HAMPTON

HAMPTON, VA, June ia Jury in
the Circuit Court here to-day awarded
Captain Samuel Watson verdict Of
$4,000 against the City of Hampton. In
suit growing out of the condcmpa-
ton OF Hampton River for oyster
grounds. 1t Is the first of number
of suits brought against the city by
owners of oyster grounds. since the
State and United States government,
health authorities condemned oysters
taken from the river The condcmna-
ton was made by reason OF the city
emptyinG It's sewers into the river,
which has been tho case ever since
Hampton has been a municipality. The
decision is most far-reaching. and i'm
portant one. and the case will he car
ricd 10 the Supreme Court. Should the
verdict be upheld il is likely that all
of the cities in Tidcwater Virginia will
have to combat similar suits.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-17
William Farnum ut Colonial.

In the Coloniars photoplay feature
Tor Yesterday and to-day that fine ac-
tor. William Farrum. appears at his
powerful best. Roy Norton's drama
Inc flunderer." story Of the stron-
u"uS DAYS in the Western mining
country, provides this essentially vIri1o
actor with innumcrable opportunities
TO exploit his forccfulncss and inherent
manliness. Gifted with Il fine physiouc
ana an almost lconinc head Mr. Far
mum easily dominates every scene in
which he appears by sheer force of his
personality: but, in addition to that.
ne makes the character of Fill Mathews
n living and very real person by the
exercise of that art which has placed
him in the forefront of his profession.
From it's title and from knowledge
OF the fact that the action Of the
drama is laid in a mining country, the
general character of the photodrama
may he inferred-in bare outline, It is
similar to The Spoilers" But 1t is
more than likely that the public will
agree. with William Fox. who pro-
duced both, that Mr.. Farnum is more
convincing, more potent. In "Thc Plum.
derer" than. in The Spoilers" even
fine as he was in the Beach play.
Claire Whitney appears in the role
opposite that of Mr.. Farnum, and an
excellent supporting cast has been
provided
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-17
STEARNES ADDRESSES
HIGHLAND PARK SCHOOL
Nine Graduates OF High School ReccIx.
Diplomas, and Certiacntcs Are Pre-
scented In Elementary Department.

X. c. Stcarnes. State Superintendent
OF Public Instruction, delivered the nd
dress to the graduating class at Him
land Park School last night. His sui
ject was The Progressive in Educ.
tion."
Nine graduates Of the high scboo,
were presented diplomas By II. c. EhoI
chairman of the City School board. aud
tho principal, G.. Darlington Mosel.y
presented certificates to thirtv o,,
graduates from the elementary depart
meht, who Will enter John MarshalI
High School. Linden Harrison moda
the valedictory address, and music w.,.
furnished by the Northside Orchcstro
Making practical application OF his
remarks to the school situation i'm Viz
Sinia, Mr.. StearncS said:
mere was never n time when tbn
cultural and essential studies ware
more extensively better taught in
this Commonwealth than now. A,nor,.
the school studies we arc trying To in
troduce agriculture In our rural schnols
commercial and vocational studies l.,
our city schools and domestic science
In all. In the grazing country we TRAN,
the minds of tn. children to stool, aud
sraSs; In the trucking section to gar
dcning; in middle Virginia and the VAL
ley TO fruits and diversified crons and
In the mining region to the conscrva
ton of mineral wealth.
The Bible declares That utiIo
child shall lead thcm.'" remarked M.
State superintendent in closing .,ud |
ask you to believe mo when saw TIA,
the chiidren OF this Commonwealth ar.
ieadihS their parents into many maths
Oh civic bcitcrncnt. increased income
ana more comfortable living"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-17
Marguerite Clark at Strand.

Marguerite Clark at Strand.
For the rest of the week beginning
to-day, the Strand presents the one
motion picture favorite. who, for gem
eral cuteness, seems In fair way to
back Mary Pickford off the screen
Marguerite Clark. The former little
star OF musical comedy will be seen
in photoplny version Of Mrs Frances
liodgson Burnetts. THE Pretty Sister
OF JOSE" in which Maude Adams
starred some years ago. In the prin-
cipal role, that OF Pepita.- it.is said
that Miss Clark does the best worIe
of her career before the camera
Speaking of this production, ono of
the wcll-known New York motion pic
turc critics says: THE Pretty Sister
of Josc,' with Marguerite Clark as
Pepita, is a beautiful picture: perrin ms
one would not go wrong in saving
the most beautiful picture In which
this great favorite has appeared. 1t
gratities the eye in every scene; IT
reaches the sympathies; it satisfies n
desire for logically balanced roman
tic story. and it offers some uncom-
monty tine acting. Tho production is
wonderful-the scnsuous atmosphere
of Spaia-Spain of fragrant gardens
and bullhghts, of love and cruelty II
does not ignore contrasts: no more
does II appear to violate probabiIi
ties"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-17
Sleep as Much as You Can
BY ANTOINETTE DONNELLY.
Copyright, 1915, by Antoine,te Don.

Copyright, 1915, by Antoinette Don.
neily)
"How much sleep should I take in
the twenty-four hours% / have been
asked.
AS much as you can" reply unhes!.
tatingly.
The period OF sleep represents the
time necessary to restore the oxygen
balance Of the issues and to rechnrge
the body battery. IL is necessary
therefore. that you SHOULD sleep until
that process has been completed The
hest rule 10 follow in determining the
number of hours you should sleep is
to go to sleep when you are tired and
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-17
AM u S T. NJ ENT.S
{ the HiJou This Week.

Few better performances by stock
company have ever been seen in Rich
mond--if any-than that given CLYDE
fitch's comedy Of morals. "Thc Truth. :"
by the Bljou stock Company, under the
direction OF Arthur Bcrthclct Miss
laEi"r. the leading woman. makes tho
most OF All the possibilities in the
part Of the fhbing wife; Miss Perry
me second woman. plays the heavy
part of the forsakcn woman with nne
effectiveness: Miss Fitzroy and Mr.. Rid
dell show the Biiou audience what
team work in character acting can
produce. when the team is composed
ot Individual artists; Mr.. Arnold has
modified his performance so that IL ia
more in Keeping with the written mart.
and the few other members Of tho
company who appear--Miss Bail. Mr..
Sassct. Mr.. Curtis and Mr.. Lynch
are satisfactory.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-17
VIII Sneak To Advertisers.

Dr.. Douglas s. Frccnan VII speak
at a meeting and luncheon OF the
Richmond Advertisers club at the
business Mems Club this afternoon at
1915. The session SIS scheduled 10 con-
tinuc for one hour Members arc urged
TO be present on timc.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-17
For Ice NIIs.inr

The young girls Of the 1000 block,
West Grace Street, viii give a lawn
party on the campus OF old Richmond
College tomorrow evening from > TO
II o'clock for the benefit of the Ice
Mission. The public Is invited.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-17
Antoincttc Donnclly,s Answers

Mrs. j. Al am sorry, hut there is
nothing You can do To restore the color
OF your hair Immediately. 1t will prob
ably remain strcaked for n while, but
IT Will gradually come back to its
natural color. Just take good care of
II In the meantime. Shampoo it about
once in three weeks. shall he glad to
send YOU my shampoo for blonde I'M IT.
II you will send me Il stamped, adj
dressed envelope.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-17

ana dances: Ed. Howard & Co.. in the
comedy sketch. "Those Were Hanmy
Days" and George Austin Moore and
Cordelia Hanger. who are billed an
Just back from tho war gone" and
who Will offer songs and stories.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-17
Condition liz Improved.

Miss Mary Thornton, OF Houston,
Va, who has been undergoing treat
mcnt at st. l.ukc's Hospital, is reported
as somewhat improved.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-17
Lyrlc's ,Itd-wcck Change.

For the latter half of the week at
the Lyric, beginning with to-day's
matinee, both Of the great Cartcr's
acts Will continue TO be features OF
the bin. The illusion turn. with itR
vanishing woman and its mysterious
cabinet Will again open the show, and
THE Lions Rridc," with it's terror
inspiring scene of the cruel lion cat
ing the bride. Will again conclude the
biil Others on. The program with
the great Carter. arc: Claire and Flo
Gould, two girls. who-appcar IN songs
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-17

Anxious Mother-I feel that there is
no harm either physically or morally
derived from dancing. On the con-
tFary 1t is wonderful exercise to de-
Nelop calves and feet and the free use
OF the arms develops the muscles Of the
lower back. abdomen, and thighs. Gym
nasium dancing Is particularly bene-
hcial for physical development The
breathing function is especially i'm
proved this way. because the corset
can be abandoned
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-17

them home in the evening? You will
be surprised to see the change that
can be wrought in n short time
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-17
Undergone. Operation.

Mrs. Ora j.. Garner, Of 4O3 North
Robinson Street, who was recently
operated on at Grace Hospital, is re-
ported MS Improving
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-17

Catarrh' OF Stomach and Bowels
Please describe the SYMPTOMS OF catarrh
OF the stomach and bowels, asks Mrs
@. i.
Answcr-That is impossible. because
there is no such conditions 1t it has
been so diagnosed, believe us, II is
only q r-diAgmosiS.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-17

olivc-No. / do not approve of high
~ perinmed soaps, for as Il rule they
are not pure. should avoid the use OF
them II | were YOU. II may be that
the roughncss Of your face is caused
from these soaps. Try massaginC Your
race cach night with good skin food
ana use only the pure import CASTLE
soap and am sure il will not be long
before You will see a great difference
In your face.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-17

Charles ellison was "A pillar Of So
ciety." Pondcrous and portly, he was
endowed by nature with digniacd
heavy face. and pompous air that mis-
snow-white hair and ivory headed
cane did great deal toward making
Impressive lie was nfty-iivc years old
and seemed siNty-fve His dccplv
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-17

Grace-Nothing is more objectionable
or unsiehtly than greasy hair 1t is
almost impossible 10 dress il smartly
ana even after it is shampooed it will
return 10 its greasy state in a couplc OF
days Even the dry shampoos AFFORD
but temporary relief The only real
and permanent cure is massage of the
scalp every night with the fingers
dipped in little bay rum. This, If
peFsevered in, viii effect a cure in a
few months.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-17

Mrs. NJ. I.-Simply because YOU live
on farm Is no reason why YOU should
not have pretty figure ana TAX. ms
much pride in your persona! appear
hhce as II YOU were a resident of n
large city. Your locality should have
nothing whatever to do with Your an
p"arance and habits There is n great
aeai TO do on farm and every oppor-
'HnltF Tor exercise to keep YOU supple
ana nine Why don't YOU try to tighten
the burdens of your maid by nclnin., IN
make the beds. sweeping. and any other
"orh that VIII keep YOU active and
your muscles in constant play. There
Is nothing like exercise for reducing
the weight BE careful Of Your diet. DO
not cat producing foods Walking
IS excellent for reducing. Couldn't YOU
get up in the morning in time To drive
the COWS to pasture and then bring