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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-09
WILL HEAR DALTON
CASE.ON APRIL. y

The State Corpo ration Commission
yesterday set April 20 as the date for
hearing the case against the Dalton
Adding Machine Company. OF Mis-
souri,. charged with doing business in
Virginia without securing a foreign
license.
The case has already been through
the Corporation Commission. the
United States Circuit Court of APP
peals at Richmond and the Supreme
Court OF the United States. Tho
company had asked for an injunction
against the commission, which being
refused. the case now comes up for
a hearing before the commission on
its merits.
The company claims that It n en-
gagged In Interstate commerce, has In
no other way conducted business out
side of Missouri. that II has no Offices
in Virginia and that its statesmen In
this State are "drummers."
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-09
RICHMOND'S HEALTH
NOW STANDS AT NORMAL

Chief Health Officer Levy's report
for the month of March shows that
the health of Richmond has been
splendid. Pneumonia heads the list
as cause of death. There were 2S3
deaths during the month. 100 OF
which were colored. The births were
43l. of which 216 were white. The
summary for the month follows:
Whooping cough. two colored: In
fiuenza, six white. seven colored,
pellagra, two white: consumption,
eleven white. twenty colored other
forms OF tuberculosis, two white. two
colored; cancer, nine white, three
coiored: apopiexy. nine white, seven
colored: organic heart disease, TWEEN
ty-two white. ten colored; pneumonia,
80. white. eighteen: Brght's disease,
eighteen white, six colored; conpeni-
tai debility, ten white, three colored:
appendicitis. one colored: suicide. one
white; legal executions. one colored:
other violent deaths. four white, four
coiored.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-09
VIRGINIA EDUCATORS
NAMED on PROGRAM
state win Bc Well Represented a
Educational Conference
in Chattanooga.
PRESIDENT INVITED TO ATTEND
Conference to Give Special Recogni-
uon TO State Sending Largest Dele
gauon-Railways Arrange Special
Trains For Delegates.

Several educators, ministers and
leaders of progressive thinkers IN
Virginia are on the program OF the
Southern Conference For Education
and Industry. which will be held in
Chattanooga. April 27-30.
President Wilson has been invited
to attend and make an address. and
Bureau of Education. and other ma
tional figures will be present.
Virginians on the program are
Charles G. Maphis, professor Of sec
ondary education. University of V!r-
GINA: Miss 8. Frances Sale. depart
ment of household arts. Harrisonburg
State Normal School; Mrs. b. B.
Munford. president Of the Virginia
Cooperative Education Association:
j. p. Mcconnell. president Of Rad
ford Normal School: w. L. Lingie.
Mary Johnston.
J. II. Binford and State superin-
tendent OF Schools r. c. Stearnes
are among others who will attend.
the latter being a member of the
board Of directors. Governor Stuart
has already named number of dele
gates from Virginia to the Industrial
section of the conference.
The conference programs begin
promptly III " Ito(h oD AASsoas
morning. April 81.
The railways are arranging for
special trains leaving Jackson. Lex
ington. Montgomery. Raleigh. Roam
oke and Salisbury. Monday morning.
April &c. and Atlanta and Nashville
Monday afternoon. in order to reach
Chattanooga with the maximum Of
comfort and the minimum of time.
IL thirty-five to fifty passengers en-
ROLL special first class steel coach
with modern appointments will be
run through from the starting point
to Chattanooga II as many as i25
to 100 passengers enroll, a special
train of such coaches will be run
through to Chattanooga. No extra
charge for seats. dining car service
whenever needed
A State committee in charge will
arrange special Train Programs"
consisting Of Of rehearsals Of the
State songs ~ toe sung at the confer
ence. along N'th diverse forms of en-
terta!nrncut al. filed TO overfiowing
with the State spirit.
The conference will give a special
and worthy recognition to the State
that serds the largest delegation.
Distance Will. bs taken into account.
That H.. feNe- Will be required from
fr&Arstis than from Alabama, This
tacoea-t!on will be determined by
unbiased outsiders.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-09
GOVERNOR APPOINTS
TWO JUDGES TO SIT

Governor Stuart yesterday desig-
mated Judge j. b. T. Thornton. of
the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit, to hold
part of the April term of the Corpo-
ration Court at Alexandria, in place
of Judge L. G. Barley. Judge Barley
notified the Governor that he consid-
cred II improper for him to sit in
the case of the Kuhn Formaldehyde
Generator Company versus the Ma
tional Vaccine and Formaidehyde
Company ct ais. The court term be-
gins Monday.
In place of Judge Thornton, Gov
ernor Stuart designated Judge Henry
Il. Holt, of the Eighteenth Circuit. to
sit for part of the April term OF
the Prince william Circuit Court.
Judge Holt will hear the case OF the
Commonwealth versus Hutchinson
and OF Meetze versus the National
Bank Of Manassas ct ais
c. J. Meetze, member Of the House
of Delegates from Prince william,
the plaintiff In the case against the
National Bank of Manassas, will ar
que his own case.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-09
THIS Is CLOSED SEASON X.
ON BLACK BASS FISHING

President william Todd, of the
Virginia Game and Fish Protcc-
uvcc Association. whites The vir-
gilman NJ follows:
"Wc would appreciate II you
could draw the attention OF tho
public TO the fact that this Is now
closed season On black bass, or
club. this closed season extending
from March is to juno IS of each
year. There are a number of
fishing clubs owning ponds around
Richmond who do not seem To be
coxnizant OF this fact.
ut may be very Interesting TO
the public 10 know that q law
was passed at the last regular
session, of the Legislature limiting
the size of black bass, or club. to
eight inches. Any bass under
eight inches must he returned to
the water when caught.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-09
BARACA-PHuAATHEA'S MEET.
Hold Monthly Joint Session Tonight
at Groye-Avcnue Church.

The Richmond Baraca-Philathea
Union will hold its monthly mass
meeting at Grove-Avenue Baptist
Church. tonight at SIS p. NJ. Miss
Edith l. Seesee. of Minneapolis. Mimi,
who was formerly secret service sec
rotary OF the World Wide Baraca-
Philathea Union. will address the joint
meeting. speaking on Secret Service"
The Baracas will have the oppor-
tun.ty OF hearing Mr.. Charles II. Muir
ray. artist and lecturer. Mr.. Murray
reminds one very strongly OF the no.
ted Rev. r. r. Y. Pierce in his meth
DDS. telling, as ne does. simple stories
which are applicable to all and illus
trat!ng them az he lectures. The pub
lie Is invited to enjoy these sessions
and the good program which has been
arranged by the Grove-Avenue class.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-09
CHORAL. SOCIETY TO
ATTEND FIRST CONCERT

The Richmond Choral Society.
which Is rehearsing for a concert to
be given on May II. will take holi-
day Monday evening to attend the
opening concert OF the Wednesday
club Every member of the club Is
expected to attend the CONCERT.
The concert which is TO be given
May II. which will be the first enter
tainment OF the organization under
the leadership OF F. Fiaxington
Harker. orsanist and choirmaster OF
ST. Paurs Church. who Is the dsrec-
tor of thesclub.
The Choral Society will sing at the
special service at st. Pauls Church
Monday night. April Is. on which
occasion the Rev. DR. CONN. OF New
York. the noted Presbyterian minis
ter, will preach.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-09
GEO. W. BAHLKE PROMOTED.
Popular Life Insurance Man Advanced
Another Step.

Mr. George w. Bahike. superinten-
dent Of the Patapsco Maryland District
of the Metropolitan Life Insurance
Company for the past sixteen months.
has been promoted to the Mt. Royal
District. where Mr.. Bahlke's field will
be much larger. He has been connected
with the company sixteen years. having
began agent in Baltimore, He was
promoted In 1904 to be superintendent
at Richmond. where he remained for
nine years. In December. 1915, he was
promoted to the Patapsco District and
now again to the Mt. Royal Mr.
Bahlke Ia a member of the board OF
directors OF the Francis Scott Key
Carnival Association. vice president of
the Windsor Hills Improvement Asso-
citation; director of the Progress Build
ing Association. and president of the
Mems Association of walbrook Presby-
terrain Church.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-09
Rosebud Convention Ends.

The Rosebud Nursery Convention
Of the Southern Grand Fountain OF tho
True Reformers concluded its session
in Richmond Wednesday. Members
OF the board Of directors and the fol-
lowing grand officers were in attend
ance:
Master Rev. s. 8. Norris, 5ecre-
tary Maurice Rouselle. Treasurer DR..
w. II. Smith, editor OF the Reformer.
and. James W.. Gale. .Irvin. East. and
S. W. Hall. Rev. A. s. Thomas, Rev.
r. M. Mitchell. Thomas e. Bowling.
J. G. Stephenson.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-09
SCHOOLS OF HALIFAX
MAKING GOOD PROGRESS
Ten New High ScAeols and Many Pri.
mary scAesl BaiiAinGs Erected
In q Decade.

j. Fl. Binford. secretary OF the state
Cooperative Education Association,
who recently visited the schools Of
Halifax County, returned with en-
thustastic accounts OF the progress
made by the public schools of that
county.
In ten years, he said, there have been
erected ten high schools, sixteen three
and four-room schoolhouses forty
four two-room and sixty-nv one room
buildings.
In addition the spirit OF educational
progress IL strong and teachers. pu-
pills and patrons are greatly interested
In the work. This. he said. Is attested
by the large number of active school
leagues in existence. one OF the latest
being at Virginia. with 500 members
II. j. Watkins. superintendent of the
schools OF the county, 10 working hard
10 increase the efficiency Of the system
and 10 greatly ENCOURAGED by the pro-
grsss made within the last few years
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-09
.RAcK TO THE COUNTRY sToRE.r
Phfisndroi Class VIII Present Class in
William Fox Auditorium.


three-act comedy entitled Back
TO the Country Store" will be presented
by the Philandroi Class OF Westminster
Presbyterian Sunday School. in the au-
ditorium OF William Fox School, Add
son Street and Hanover Avenue. to-
night at Sis o'clock.
The cast of characters with be as fol-
lows:
"AbimeIech Quigley Higwinbotham,~
George T. Peers. 'Amariah Higgin-
botham." J. Corey Gilbert Mrs. Hig-
ginhotham." Miss Marion n Monseli;
Margaret Van Buren," Miss Elizabeth
Barbee. Dudley Weather~rax." Charles
A. Clark. Maria Judkins.' Miss Gay
Lee; MIR. Huckelton.' Irvine L. Math-
ews. Mrs. GariinEer." Miss Caroline
Mckee; Mrs. Timless, the widow, Miss
Helen Monseil: the widows six chill
dren. Misses Dorothy Sunnamaker. Eva
and Mary Peers. Masters Robert Clark,
Wexford Trcvil!ian and Rixey Barbee.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-09
TEN YEARS FOR THOMAS
FOR SHOOTING WOMAN

w. NJ. Thomas. a mulatto, was
given ten years In the penitentiary
by jury yesterday in the Hastings
Court for shooting Ada Holmes. also
colored. The shooting occurred on
February near the corner of
Meadow and Grace Streets, where the
woman was employed as 4 domestic
The assault arose ovt1 a At Of
jealousy. He went TO the woman's
room, fired five bullets into her. re-
loaded his pistol and fired three
more shots. All took effect. None
OF them, however. struck a vital
point. and the woman was able to
appear In court yesterday to testify
against her assailant.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-09
-
RETIRING OFFICER GETS
SUBSTANTIAL PRESWW1

Richmond Lodge of Elks wednesday,
night installed its newly elected oficefo
after which reception and smch6F
was held. ssssss
Exalted Ruler Grimmell succeeds NJ
Perlstein, who made a most exceileN&
presiding offfcer. one who did much ~
the organization during his term. ~,
Grimmell promises to do as much.
The lodge presented Mr.. Perlst11nI
with a solid gold card case, = melf
unique affair. and something new III
the line of personal necessities.
The case was presented by John Met1S
ger. who spoke feelingly for . fouE
minutes. and Mr.. Peristein responded III
kind, being taken entirely by surpSteS
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-09
FINED FOR ALLOWING
BOYS IN POOLROOM

Justice Griggs yesterday nned
Henry N. Nulreman, proprietor OF a
poolroom, $40 for permitting minors
to play in his esta blishment. On
GERS Goldsby and Campidonico linea
up a number of young men as wit
nesses. Nulreman stated that ne
used every endeavor to keep minors
out Of his place and frequently 1ues-
toned the age OF young men when
they came In. They all told him. he
said. that they were OF age. The
case was a clear one. however, and
the fine was imposed.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-09
RAILWAY MAIL CLERK
FACES MANY CHARGES
Question of Law Delays Present.
Ing Of Case to Federal Ju y.

Practically all Of yesterdays SEES
sion of the United States District
Court, Judge Waddill residing, was
taken up with the hearing of argu-
ment on motions made by Attorney
Matthew j. OBrien. Of Washington,
d. c.. counsel for George A Rouse.
railway mail clerk. under indict-
ment for unlawfulIy obtaining, de-
laying. opening and stealing from let
tiers their contents.
The motions involved questions of
law, and the argument was lengthy.
Rouse. who was in the employ Of the
Postofiice Department In tho railway
mail service on train SO, Washington
to Charleston. was indicted on six
counts.
ed to the jury today
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-09
CONVICT RESPONSIBLE FOR
ACCIDENT CAUSING HIS DEATH

The coroner's fury yesterday blam-
ed no one for the death OF Houston
G. Hiney. the convict who was killed
by live wire during the storm last
Saturday at the penitentiary. It was
shows that. he picked UP a live wire,
with the intention Of throwing II
out of the way, after having been
warned that there was danger.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-09

Joe White. a negro laborer. work.
ing with a gang on the Henrico high
ways. was sent to the smallpox hos
pital yesterday. The Board of Health
took every precaution possible to prs-
vent the spread Of the disease. All
who had not been vaccinated and
who had been In contact with the
man. were vaccinated, and the pa
tent was sent TO the hospital. where
there Is another casc---that Of me-
gro from North Carolina. White
came from Alexandra.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-09
REVIVAL SERVICES CONTINUE
AT LAUREL-sTREET CHURCH

The revival services at Laurel Street
NJ. Z. Church. which were temporarily
suspended last Sunday on account OF
the sickness of the pastor. were re-
sumed Wednesday night with fine
congregation In attendance. and n deep
interest in the audience. Several re-
quested prayers. and the congregation
pledged themselves to renewed per-
sonal effort to bring tho Christian
element to the services.
The subjects for the week are as
follows: How Great Sinner Was
Saved" and The Worlds Greatest
Detective"
All are cordially invited to these
services.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-09
NEW YORK CHEMIST WILL
ADDRESS CLUB TONIGHT.

DR.. Alexander Smith. director Of the
chemical department OF the Columbia
University, New York, will speak to-
night at the April meeting OF the vir-
GINA Chemists Club in Medical Col
lege OF Virginia on the subject Of.
The Teaching OF Live Chemistry"
The meeting will begin at $3.50 o'clock
and all interested are invited to at
tend.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-09
JAIL SENTENCE ron srEEpING.


Wnd Already Been lncarcerated Mere
Than Month Awaiting Trial.
The nrst Jail sentence Tor speeding
was given In Hastings Court yester-
day In the case of Henry johnson. col
ored. who was given ten days and
tined $40 on an appeal from the Pc
lice Court. He was fncd 500 In Po-
lice Court. He took an appeal. but
was not able to furnish bond, and has
been In JAIN awaiting trial for one
month and Ave days. He will now
have to serve ten days and pay $40
and costs.
Following this the Hastings Court
fury nned J. r. Stokes. w. F. Harris
and w. r. Lindsey, all white, $50
each. for speeding. All these cases
were appealed from the Police Court.
where they were given tho usual flne
Of 800.
No one around the court could give
reasons why tho negro boy should
have been sent to Jail, while the
others were simply fined.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-09
COIORED SCHOOL CHILDREN
TO SEE RICHMOND MADE SHOW

Under the direction OF Principal Fl.
G. Carlton and the several teachers
OF Moore School. colored, the chill
dren OF that school will this after
non visit the Richmond Manufactu-
rers' Exhibit In the Chamber of Com
merce Building.
Since the beginning of the school
session last fall nearly every public
school in the city has sent its chill
dren to visit the Made in Rich
mond" show
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-09

What Is known ~ the "Joto'' ex-
cursion to Norfolk will be operated
Sunday over the N. & W.. leaving
Byrd Street Depot. Richmond. at s:l5
In the morning. The excursionis.s
viii have an opportunity to SEQ fivc
submarines and other naval vessels
now 1t the navy yard. Returning the
train will leave Norfolk at 7:l5.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-09

Els r. M--Group conferences. con-
Quoted by Presbytcrial oficcrs.
2:f5 p. M-Opening service. Mrs.
Henry Miller.
3.45 p. M--rmpression OF the meet
ing and further conference question:
committee on resolutions: closing quiet
time: hymn. 'Blest Re the Tie That
Binds"
400 p. M--Address, Making Negro
Lives Count" Mrs. John Little.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-22

'I agree with the minister of mu- nitions while at this or that moment the superficial facts of the campaign seems against us, the facts that really in the long run matter are steadily and growingly on our side. There has been in this war, as in others, an abundance of error and miscalcula- tions on both sides but our will has never wavered for a moment and our fighting resources, both in men and material, are becoming more ample better organized and better mobilized for the purposes of victory.'
 Dillon Makes Fiery Speech.
 John Dillon, in fiery speech, op- posed the granting of MT. Asquith's s request for an additional million men. He said
 "The premier's speech is deplorab1y lacking in any attempt to justify the adding of the fourth million. We place no reasonable limit on the size of the army. We are travelling the road that leads not to victory, but to financial ruin and loss of the war.
 ''The whole principle on which Lord Derbys groups are arranged is ab-
New Britain herald., 1915-12-22

deposited in our Savings Department. The Commercial Trust company, New Rritain.-advt
 Every housewife wants one of our card index cooking recipe outfits, Ad- kins, 66 Church St.-advt.
 American Hosiery sweaters at Will son's.-advt.
 New Britain council, No. 26, F. B. L., has postponed its annual meeting from Friday, December 24, to Thurs day, December 30. Officers for tho coming year will be elected.
 Fine wrist watches, M. c. Levitt advt.
 Stove Shurberg had advertised will be drawn off at Rapelye's Stove Store Dec. 22. 7:30 p. m..-advt. Quantity and quality, both in the large size Explorer cigar-advt. Cooking recipe card index outfits at Adkins, 66 Church St.-advt. Unusual neckwear, we'll selected at Wilson's.-advt.f -,. .sE . Don't forget the Toys at Gladdings.
 -advt.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-22
.PULIAR
 & NIVEN
SHOPPER RESIGNS AS
 !. AM. HDW. SECRETARY
Is Succeeded By George T. Kimball--
 Action Taken On Death Of S. c. Dunkam. tt <

Hon. Andrew J. Sloper, whose brain conceived the idea, and whose mind planned the amalgamation of. the various local factories into the Amer ican Hardware corporation, has re- signed his position as secretary of the corporation and has been succeeded by George T. Kimball. In accepting his resignation, the directors passed the following vote: ...#.-.. ..t. .., -
 ''In accepting the resignation of An drew J. Sloper as secretary of this corporation we wish to record our ap- preciation of the ability and faithful ness with which. from the foundation ef. this corporation, he has discharged tie duties and responsibilities of his off1ce.' r.- :. The usual quarterly dividend of 1a per cent. was declared, payable Jan uary to stockholders of record ot December 21.
 A resolution was also adopted on the death of S. c. Durham, a director Of the corporation.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-22
City Hen1s

A beautiful gift, squirrel lined, deer skin gloves, $4.25 and $500 at Will sons-advt.
 MT. and Mrs. Frank Johnston Spear are spending the Christmas holidays with Mrs. Spears parents, MT. and Mrs. George H. Parsons. of Camp street.
 At the last meeting of the I. c. $. whist club, held at the home of Mrs. J. J. Cronin of Union street, first prize was won by Miss Nellie Cronin and the consolation prize by Miss H. Curry. The club will hold a New Years whist next week at the home of Miss Nellie Cronin on Hartford avenue.
 A full attendance is desired at the meeting of Lady Wallace lodge, D. of S., this evening as the deputy from Hartford will be present.
 What you save of your Christmas Club money will earn per cent. if
New Britain herald., 1915-12-22
GERMAN STEAMER SUNK.
Leros and Other Craft Sent tp Bottom in Sea of Marmora.

In Sea Of MaTmOfa.
 London, Dec. 22.-An Athens dis patch to Reuters Telegram company says that a British submarine has sunk the. German steamer Leros and otyer craft in the Sea of Marmora.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-22
MAY DEPoRT YOUTH.
David Moses Is Being Held At n
 Home Under Close Guard. 1.

An eighteen-year-old Persian named David Moses is being held confinement at the town home aw] ing a hearing before the United std immigration commission which is consider sending him back to his tive land as he is physically unfit become a citizen, yr A,--
 A number of stories have b afioat lately to. the effect that Mo had been i'll treated at the to home and that while attempting escape he had broken both legs. R A. J. Hart of the charity board { Superintendent Kibbe of the ia home deny this. They state that tried to escape from a third ct window by means of bed clothes m, into a rope and in so doing fell { sprained his ankle.
 The youth has. been sick for sor time and at present has no money friends to pay his bills.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-22
Lloyd Georges Speech.

In closing, MT. Asquith referred to the speech of MT. Lloyd George, min- ister of munitions Monday, saying:
New Britain herald., 1915-12-22
So far as Ireland

surd, unfeasible. So far as Ireland Is concerned, the people are quite pre- pared to share the burden of the war. but they are free people and conscrip- tion cannot be talked of. It would be an act of political insanity to embark on conscription during the war;"
 James Parker, labor member, speaking in behalf of the Labor:tcs. declared: We are prepared to fight against conscription as hard as we have fought to get men into the army under the voluntary system"
 Several of the members expressed themselves in favor of conscription.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-22
Notice.

To Creditors and Noteholders:
 The First National Bank of Plain- vile, located at Plainville in the State or Connecticut, is closing up it's affairs All noteholders and other creditors of said association are there fore hereby notified to present their notes or other claims against the as soc1ation for payment.
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