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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-27
LEAKING GAS CAUSES
SERIES Of EXPLOSIONS
Manholc Caps at Important Main
Street Corners Blown
High i'm Air.
MAY HAVE TO TEAR UP PAVING
Electric ConduitS Injured and Sur
rounding buildings Shaken When
Explosions Come Like Dctonations
of biggest Shells of Warfare.

| a series of explosions OF leaking
! gas at Tenth and Main. at Eleventh and
Main and Grace Streets last night Just
before o'clock, when the Main street
Office buildings were cmptying OF their
later workers. caused Il scare among
pedestrians, and in one instance in
flicted damage
The ii:St explosion, sounding rs the
report of one OF the biggest German
shells is described. brought people pcll-
MOL from everywhere, all Wondering.
what had happened. y second "Xplo-
sion, louder than the first. followed i'm
mcdiatcly. and there were others
further up Main street and then up
Ninth. just opposite the Richmond IIo-
tel Police officers appeared. and held
the crowds back from tho minor cN-
cavations which rad been blown in The
street.
Vt the first, however, ii was not nee
cSSary for the police TO interfere. Poo
pie Of their own accord fed in every
direction, and one man. standing at
the corner of Tenth and Main Streets.
pulled his oNcrCoIt about his ears ana
sped up Main. only to bc met with a
second shot Il square way. Thcr he
ran back. lie made the tri, several
times. until lie was exhausted Then
he took refuge III a doorway. ana said
h" was prepared for the worst
EXPLOSIONS CAUSED
ICY LEAK ~ GAS MAIN
Inc explosions were occnsiuncd by
IN" IGNITION of lcakin:, gas in the vicin-
itN, 1t is believed. of Tenth and Main
streets. officers of the Gas Darart-
mont stated that the gas nigh, have
hech iSnited by spark droppint: into
one OF the manholcS. or by q spark
from defective underground cable
~ IS probable that tn" ::as had been
ieakihE Tor some time, ana that il had
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-27
MAKE TRIP OVER ROUTE
OF TRANSCONTINENTAL ROAD
rnrty Arrives Here From san Diego
and Leaves for Fredericksburg
and Washington.

w. jefferson Davis. OF san Diego.
cal, attorney for the southern Ma
tional Highway Association came to
Richmond Yesterday TO meet United
states Government Engineer u. ~.
Iiurrcll and a party from California.
who are making an Inspection trip
over the route OF the highway from
san Diego TO WASHINGTON. The party
from Tie West arrived in Richm ond
late yesterday and left last night for
Frederick sburE. from which city they
viii leave this morning for Washing
ton.
Tho party consists -of Il. II. Burren.
Federal engineer; w. l.. Gross, OF San
Diego; Wilbur Hale magazine writer
and Chauffeur Taylor. of san Diego.
They left California November .. due
to arrive in Richmond November 81
The purpose OF the trip is 40 gather
Congress. The party met with slight
delay from the condition of roads
found in different States, hut Will ar
Hv" in Washington six days earlier
than Was contemplated.
The southern National Highway will
b." IN" shortest transcontin"nial high
way, ana the only route open the
year round for travel. The eight
southern states through which il Will
pass hay" adopted resolutions askin::
the Federal government Ia sipcryiSe
tn" construction and maintenance Of
tn" road. Til" various states are go
ing ahead with the development OF
in,rastatc roads ana the policy OF the
government viii be. il Is said such
as to stimulate tho various highway
systems int" a unified system OF trans
continental highways OF use for both
commercial and military purposes.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-27
BECK SAYS CITY MAY
BUILD REDUCING: PLANT

THE city is up against hc..problcm
Of providing for the proper disposal
of its garbage" said Henry l.. Beck
yesterday. and that probably means
the construction of some form of in
GENERATING or reducing plant 1t
seems to be question of whether tho
city shall build such a plant Or whcth-
"r II shall be built by some one having
the contract for removing the gar
hucc\
Il have not had an opportunity TO
examine tho WiSclogcl system care
fully enough to express an opinion.
have been told that in Harrisburg.
Ia. whore a similar system Of rcduc-
ton is used, the operation OF tile plant
Is free from offensive udorS ur other
discomfort. There is Il good deal to
j." said in favor OF reducing garbage
instead of destroying ii by the incin-
Grating process. There are several re-
ducing systems. so If the citr decides
- adopt this form of disposal Il will
not he restricted to the consideration
Of any one plan"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-27
CHARGED WITH FIGHTING
ihrcc Young Men Arrested on Chnrr,
"i Creating Disturbance Mt WI
linn byrd pnrk

Herbert y. Beck. Edward vaughan.
LLOYD and Walter Beil were arrested
Yesterday by Detective Scrg.ants At
kihSoh and Detectives Bryant and
C'arke on charge Of being disordcrly
ana lighting In William Byrd Park on
Saturday afternoon. The night is said
|" have occurred over a football game
warrant is out also for John Me
E!rcth. but he was not arrested. as h.
mas not yet recovered from his injuries
ne three arrested were bnilcd for their
her L
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-27

Colonel j. &. iiemphill, formerly OF
Richmond; NJ. .. Elliott. of Washing
ton. general counsel for the Federal
Reserve Hoard. aud Captain l.. st
Julien Wilson, formerly State Highway
Commissioner of this State. and nov
connected with the Federal Highway
Department, called yesterday To pay
their respects t" Governor Stuart.
They had come here {" witness the
Virginia Carolina football game
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-27
Police Court tn..s

The hearing OF W :: fancy. cn,r,c1
with stealing go from ! l.. Clement
on Thursday. was continued IN ro!icc
Court TO this morning
william Jones. colored, charp,a y.in
shooting at David KATE. was ordered
held for the grand Jury.
r. G. harris was aucd $40 on =
charge of !n-treating mule.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-27
L.ni,or-Lnw Violations.

Commissioner of Labor James Il
bohcr'E yesterday received a telegram
from Eassctt, IN Southwest Virginia.
saying that tho l!assctt Furniture Com
rany has been nmod $50 by Magistrate
Di"wTy on q charge OF violating the
state child labor law.
MISS Lille Harbour. factory Inspector
I"r 'he department. appeared against
the company.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-27
Directors of New I,.,d Meet

The board of directors of the Rich
mond Rappahannock and Northern
railway met in tho American National
Bank building yesterday and the meet.
ing was adjourned until next Thursday
when ii is expected that contracts for
the construction of the road Will be
awarded.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-27

:. Ehrstcin. OF 200 West Hroau
street. reported to the police ycStcr
day that his store had been cuter",
and robbed Of SIS IN cash. a cheek for
!" and two rings "ulucd ut So
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-27
tDneUl ftCyIiSe,i

The State Supreme Court ycsicrdov
refused writ OF error In the appoa,
OF John Bachelor and others against
Ernest Smith and others. The case
came up from the Richmond Chanccry
Court
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-27
Interfering with Women.

II. y Mc"ciim"y Wa arrested YES
'erday "m charge of interfering with
MNmCm-
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1915-01-30
For Sprina HoIidays.

Such bewildering assortments Of
place cards, favors and table decora-
tons are to be found In the shops that
the hostess need not lack for sugges-
lions along these lines. Flags. Of
course, predominant as a decoration for
the Lincoln day as well as the Wash
ington birthday celebrations, while the
crimson heart holds its own as a sug-
gestion for St Valentines day, and
nothing yet has been discovered which
can take the place Of the shamrock and
harp as typical of St Patrick's day.
For the hostess, however, who Is
striving to find something original one
would suggest as a centerpiece for the
Lincoln day table huge bunch Of cot
ton bolls. which are In themselves
very dainty and pretty and suggestive
Of the southland The whole plan of
decoration may be carried out along
these lines, using miniature colored
dolls. log cabins, banjos. etc.
Then a menu card might be arranged
naming the different dishes after the
battles OF the civil war.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1915-01-30
Cookery
Notes
Lsntsn Meat Substitutes.

With the approach Of Lent, when the
supply Of meat win be cut down.
housewives are interested In knowing
how to substitute for 1t foods that
will supply equal nourishment
Meat is not a necessity, though II has
many points In its favor-that Is, It Is
palatable, capable Of much variety In
cooking and Is fairly easy Of digestion,
with the exception Of veal and pork.
Foods best adapted to take the place
Of meat are eggs. milk and cheese, and,
for those who are leading an active
life. pulse foods such as peas, beans
and lentils. These heterogeneous vege-
tables have excellent meat value, but
are not easily digested In large guam
tities by those leading sedentary lives.
Remember that cheese is a highly
concentrated food, so should be mixed
with starchy foods, such as macaroni.
bread and rice. Nuts are highly nu-
tritious and capable OF being converted
into many attractive dishes. Pine ker-
nels, almonds. walnuts and hazelnuts
are good meat substitutes, while Bra
I'll nuts and cocoanutS are oleaginous.
Chestnuts alone contain any starch
Too much meat Is not healthy IN
less one Is expanding a great deal Of
energy. Vegetables make a satisfac-
tory and wholesome diet. especially
when they are supplemented by fruits.
With the exception OF beans, peas
and lentils. which contain a large
amount Of proteids. vegetables are val
liable for their potash, and salts are
a valuable part Of diet They contain
cellulose. which gives the needed bulk
to food Winter vegetables should be
kept in a dry place.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1915-01-30
Foo canapea For Lent.

Take four eggs. three mushrooms,
two anchovies, six caper, one tea.
spoonful Of tarragon vinegar, one tea
spoonful Of butter and eight small
rounds Of fried bread Boil the eggs
quite hard Take on the shells and
cut them In halves across Take out
the yolks and chop them up. Chop
also the capers and mushrooms; soak
the anchovies, dry them and remove
the bones; chop the anchovies- Mix
well together with enough salt and
pepper to season and add the tarragon
vinegar. With this stun the whites Of
the eggs, neatly piling the mixture to
a point. Put a small piece Of butter
on the top Of each. Have the eight
small, neatly cut rounds Of bread fried:
make the eggs stand, one on each, put
them into the oven to get quite hot
and serve at once
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1915-01-30
CIRCULAR SKIRTS.
The Gored Models Are Likely to Win
Out In Popularity.

The Gored Models Are Likely to Win
Out IN Popularity.
Every woman who remembers the
last time that circular skirts were in
vogue win call to mind the great diff
Guilty experienced In maintaining an
even hem
The circular sides were bound tc
stretch and sag despite all the efforts
Of the skillful dressmaker to the con-
trary.
And, although the circular shirt is
featured among the new seasons
models. there can be little question but
that the gored adaptations viii win
out eventually.
For those who do not mind odd
devices the hem introduced by Premet
Of Paris win make a strong appeal
The hem Is the outcome really Of
the effort to counteract the sagging
tendency Of the circular model II Is
scooped away at the sides, thereby In
dicating a longer line at the front and
back sections.
In the course OF time the sides drop
q little bit, and the hem balance is
thereby maintained
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1915-01-30
Scheme For Card Party.

At a card party Of six tables the
hostess assigned the table by colors
In this way: She had her little daugh-
ter distribute four flowers of q kind.
and each table had a vase OF flowers
In the center OF the kind given TO the
guests.
For instance, four guests received
red roses. and they went TO the table
having the vase Of red roses In the
center. The four pink roses found
their places, the four yellow and the
four pink tulips and the -four yellow.
etc.
Scores were kept, as usual, on how-
er decorated cards. and at the end Of
the game the vases and flowers were
awarded as prizes. They were remOv-
ed from the table during the game.
One would suggest baskets instead Of
vases, as they are somewhat newer
and much In favor as prizes, or some
Of the very attractive flower holders
might be used Guests are always
pleased with them, and no one minds
having more than one.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1915-01-30
Soma Old Riddles.

As l went through a garden gap
whom should meet but Dick RedcAp
a stick in his hand, a stone In his
throat II you guess this riddle I'll
give you a groat. Answer.-A cherry.
Thirty white horses upon q red hill
Now they tramp, now they champ
now they stand still AnsweE.-Gums
and teeth.
A house full, a yard full. can't catch
q bowl full Answer.-Smoke-
Nature requires five, custom gives
seven, laziness takes nine and wicked
ness eleven. Answer.-Hours OF sleep.
/ have a little sister. They call her
Peep Peep. She wades through the
waters deep; she climbs the mountains
high, high, high. Poor little thing
she has but one eye! Answer.-Star.
What flowers are always under your
nose? Answer.-Tulips.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1915-01-30
A Funny Animal.

The armadillos live exclusively IN the
warmer parts Of the earth. II you
were to meet one, you would know It
Immediately by the peculiar strong,
horny plates with which its body - de-
Tended When attacked these odd ami
mails roll themselves up, wrap their
tails round them, and raise the whole
array OF sharp edged scales with which
their body is covered, and bid defiance
to almost any enemy except man
They live on ants and termiteA, o.
white ants, as they are called They
capture the insects by thrust1ng among
them their long. slender tongues, Gov
cred with a gummy substance. When
the tongue is covered It Is quickly
withdrawn, and the ants swallowed
To gain access to the ants the anna
dillos are furnished with powerful
claws to tear down the dwellings OF
their prey. The natives OF the coun-
tries where they live consider them
great delicacies when roasted IN their
shellS-St Nicholas.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1915-01-30
MRS GRACE WILBUR TROUT.

One Of the most effective workers
IN the suffrage movement IL Mrs.
Grace Wilbur Trout Of Chicago, who
was among those who led the women
of Illinois to victory in their campaign
for the vote. She is one Of the most
popular clubwomen in her state and
uresident Of the Illinois Equal Suf-
frage association. The work Of the as
ISOLATION has been by no means d.
minished since the granting Of the
franchise. for the organization has
eOurageOusly faced the problem Of or
gniZing and educating the women vOt-
srs Of the state. 1t Is now necessary
% teach them to realize their civic du-
ties and responsibilities and to show
them what can be accomplished by in
teIligent and conscientious citizens
who have the ballot. This work is en-
nrely nonpartisan-
Mrs. Trout is a handsome woman, a
witty and convincing speaker whose
aid is sought in every state where a
pruwOman's suffrage campaign is be-
ing Wsged
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1915-01-30
Dinner Combinations.

ANY vegetable harmonizes with beef
Serve caper sauce only with mutton
With fricasseed meats serve baked
potatoes.
Serve tomatoes In some form with
veal
Serve potatoes plain boiled only when
new.
With roast chicken serve mashed DO.
tatoes, onions and tart Jelly.
With roast meats serve potatoes
mashed or roasted In the pan with the
meat
For dinner salads use only the sim.
pie green salads with French dressing
With roast pork serve baked pota-
toes, a green vegetable and a sour ap.
pie sauce.
With broiIed steak serve creamed 20
tatoes and a crisp fried vegetable like
eggplant
With roast lamb serve mashed pota-
toes, green peas or string beans and a
mint sauce.
With roast beef serve potatoes baked
In the pan and a sweet watermelon or
peach pickle.
For a family dinner serve q clear
soup, meat, potatoes or a starchy vege-
table like rice or hominy, green Vege-
table and dessert, or meat, potatoes or
a substitute. a salad and dessert, or a
cream soup. a made dish OF meat and
potatoes and dessert
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1915-01-30
HELPS FOR HOUSEWIVES.

Rusty looking silk can be made clean
and new looking If spOnged with the
water in which potatoes have been
boiled.
To remove machine grease from
clothes without taking the cOlOrs out
rub the spot with a solution made OF
cold water. ammonia and soap.
To remove tar stains rub the spot
first with lard and then with soap.
Leave for an hour and then wash IN
hot water sOftened with ammonia II
traces stil remain rub with turpentine.
To clean a hairbrush mix One-half
eupful each Of salt and dour and rub
through and into the bristleS- Shake
out. and the brush viii be clean and
white. This does not soften the briB-
ties as wishing does.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1915-01-30

The outfit illustrated here Is a con
venient one for the outdoor girl. II
includes one OF the new fiaring skirts
with ample fullness, the skirt being
fashioned with the hip yoke and a
broad stitched hem. Worn with sepa
rate blouses, to suit the fancy, skirts Of
this type are featured for spring. With
this skirt is donned lightweight wrap
Of cotton corduroy. 1t has the high
waist line and the directoire collar
trimmed with self covered buttons
The natty little hat Of straw is turned
up very much at one side and adorned
with a little feather fancy.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1915-01-30
On 81. NaIantins,a Day.

St Valentines day Is always a day
for much entertaining. A suitable CEN
terpiece would be a plaster cast of
the goddess OF marriage. Arrange a
wreath Of orange blossoms or bride
roses at the base Of the statue and
around her neck place garlands OF
small pink flowers, to be distributed
later among the guests Instead of
place cards use a small gilded bow
and arrow at each place, writing the
name of the guest on the arrow and
quotation appropriate TO that guest on
the bow. Serve as many things in
heart shapes" as possible.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1915-01-30
Leathar RaIts AGAIN.

Leather belts. by the way, are to be
revived. AS a matter OF fact they
have already arrived. as evidenced in
certain of the spring models OF morn
ing and afternoon costumes, as well
as In some Of the linen frOcks made
for southern wear. The belts are not
only of patent leather. but also Of dull
suede. in dark brown. in blue and
green. as well as In the pure white
For early season costumes. the smart
belt appears to have superseded the
girdle
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1915-01-30
The Cana of Birds.

Have as many small tables a. you
have sets OF players, and the sets may
include as many young people as can
be seated at a table. Provide q box
Of pasteboard letters for each table
and place them face downward The
first player draws a letter and lays It
face downward, calling its name. The
first player that speaks the name Of
the bird beginning with that letter
wins it and also the chance to draw
another. The player winning the great
est number OF letters is entitled to a
prize, while the one who guesses the
least should be presented with an
elaborate fools cap
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1915-01-30
MILLINERY MODES.

Real metal roses are found on mil
Hnery.
Black takes the lead among Ostrich
plumes.
Glass flowers and fruit appear or
some hats
The transparent lace brim appears
on hats for evening wear.
Large velvet flowers are much used
for the trimming OF small hats.
II is rumored that the spring milf
merry viii be a hat contradiction Of the
jaunty. the dashing and the military
note
Hats wreathed with flowers. with
Mapping brims. hats distinctly pictur-
esque. are to run in opposition &c the
present fashions
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1915-01-30

Novel, yet chic, is the afternoon
gown pictured here. 1t is Of satin cut
on simple lines that adapt 1t to the re-
quirements Of the young girl Its only
decoration consists Of bands OF shirr-
ing, a form Of trimming that is being
featured by smart modistes. The cir
die itself is formed by a shirred band
The bodice, with its line Of buttons
running from the straight high collar
70 the waist, has a quaint, old fash
Toned appearance. For the St Valen-
tine luncheon or card party a gown Of
this sort would be extremely effective
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1915-01-30
THE LINEN GOWN.

Models That Forecast the Summer
Modes For This Type Of Gown.
No summer season can be considered
altogether complete in q sartoriaI sense
without linen Linens great drawback
Is that it wrinkles easily, but even
this defect cannot detract from the
high estimation In which II Is held by
the majority Of women For the Palm
Beach costume heavy white linen Is
combined with embroidered linen, and,
following the fashion established last
year, there are many attractive exam
Piles OF colored linen frOcks and suits
A charming dress included IN the
wardrobe Of a belle departing for
southern resorts was made Of Hight
blue linen Of medium weight II ex-
plotted a skirt with a deep yoke, to
which was hung the plated lower
section These plaits had a one inch
heading. and they were pressed flatly
from top to bottom
The blouse was fastened with black
satin buttons quite to the throat where
there appeared a choker Of soft white
linen covered with embroideries- The
long sleeves had narrow cuffs Of the
embroidered linen, and the essential
belt was introduced in one OF black
patent leather.
To 60 with this dress was a hat or
fine white straw, faced with black
satin Its shape inclined to poke out
lines, turned up at the back to show
q narrow bandeau OF pin roses.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1915-01-30

whats the matter with the stove
pipe hat, / wonderY' asked the UNI
breIla OF the cane.
Hes stuck up because he's always
on top" answered the cane.
Pooh, poohl don't think he's such
q much" said the umbrella. IF It
wasn't for me he would have all the
starch taken out OF him many tines
Philadelphia Press.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1915-01-30
Good
form
For St. Valentines Functions,

o. NatGuNiuo9 FQnCGlOnR.
The heart Is the accepted symbol for
St Valentines day. and place cards
Tor the dinner or luncheon table cut
out OF red or white paper In this shane
can be easily decorated.
The pairing OF Of dinner companions
on this evening is easily done IL the
names or famous lovers Of history are
borrowed to help you in a modern plac-
ing or guests or members of the fam
LILY. By writing or printing the names
on cards a very easy Arrangement is
possible.
Romeo and Juliet, Dante and Bea-
nice, Petrarch and Laura, Antony and
Cleopatra, Darby and Joan, Sleeping
Beauty and Prince Charming are some
suggestions for pairing.
The woman's name should be placed
on one card, the mans name on an.
other, and the two lovers should seat
themselves in adjoining chairs at the
table.
Little Cupids form a very important
part OF the decoration. Their artistic
arrows and fOrgetmenots are also good
to use as decorative accessories These
can be drawn or painted, and II traced
from tissue paper or regular wax trac-
ing paper can be done with satisfac-
ton and quickness.
Verses from the poets found in any
collection Of poetical quotations will
help You in a further appropriate dec
Grafton Of place cards.