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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-12-19
SCHMIDT \
As MAN WHO RENTED
LAUNCH PAST|ME

Los Angeles, Dec. iS.--That Nj. A.
Schmidt was In Los Angeles about
the time the Times building was
blown up by ]. b. Mcnamara was
indicated by testimony before the
Jury today In Schmidts trial on q
charge OF murder. Mrs. Maud W.
Stewart, housekeeper OF tho Chap
man hotel, ON East Fifth street.
swore she saw Schmidt there In com
pany with Olaf Tveitmoe and Anton
Johannsen. San Francisco labor
leaders.
Bert C. Scott. OF Alameda. secre-
tary Of the Scott-van Arsdale Lum-
ber company. identified Schmidt posi-
tively as the man who rented the
launch pastime. Scott said he knew
schmidt as Mr. Perry. The state al
,eges that the dynamite for the Times
ui0b" was transported from san
Francisco to Los Angeles in TINS
launch.
Other witnesses told OF having
seen Schmidt and Johannsen together
In San Francisco before the expio-
sion.
Los Angeles, Dec. 1S.--Although
David Caplan is not on trial at pre-
sent, charged with murder In con-
nection with the dynaniting OF the
Times building, his name was again
brought into NJ. A. Schmidt's murder
trial today by william Lawson, OF
San Francisco, who declared he knew
both Caplan and his wife, and that
he lived in the same house with them
at 1866 Grove street, San Francisco,
for the month prior to the Times dis
aster.
The state has tried repeatedly to
prove that this was where caplan
lived before the Times building was
blown up, while ne and Schmidt were
alleged to be plotting the crime with
J. B. Mcnamara.
Don Stanley, an Alameda boatman,
testified he had seen three men In
the launch Peerless near the Giant
Powder company's wharf on San
Francisco bay in September, 1910,
but he was unable to identify
Schmidt as one OF them. This
caused satisfaction in the defense
camp.
The web of circumstantial evidence
intending to show that Schmidt was
implicated in bringing the explosive
from Giant to Los Angeles In the
Peerless" was added to, however,
by Captain Stephen Russell, COM
mander OF a San Francisco flreboat.
He declared he saw a man closely re-
sembling Schmidt in launch near
the Giant wharf in September, 1910.
James Fay and Charles Wolganuth.
Of Corte MADEIRA, asserted they fire.
quently saw Schmidt in company with
Anton Johannsen there.
Minor testimony was given by
Bruce Mccall, OF the Giant Powder
company, Charles Wilson, private
detective, and Samuel l.. Brown, an
investigator
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-12-19

Mince pies were known in
England in the sixteenth CEN
tury as mutton pies" the
other ingredients being much
the same as today. Later they
were called ''shred pies and
Christmas pies" as in Her
rick's poems. He refers to
the old practice Of setting a
watch on Christmas eve over
the great store Of mince pies
made for the morrow's feast
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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-12-19

Envclops, &c per narlSnsr. gor 10,
100.--courler once.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-20
TAFT POINTS TO POWER
IN HANDS OF PRESIDENT
Refers to- Wilson's Attitude In Not
Recognizing Any Government in
Mexico as Example.
AT CHAPEL HILL, n. G.
Delivers Last OF Three Lectures to
Students OF University of North
Observation-Disclosures International
Court or Arbitration.

CHAPEL. HILL. n. C.. March 10
President Wilson's attitude in not rec
ognizinC any government In the re-
public OF Mexico. was pointed to to-
night by former President William II.
tart as illustrating the power the Pres
idcnt OF the United States has In sha p
InE the nations foreign relations. MIR.
faft delivered the last Of three lee
lures TO students of the University OF
North CAROLINA on The Presidency"
The appointment of an international
court OF arbitration was advocated by
the speaker. lie asserted that after the
European conflict is ended there will
~" many VINO will favor settling in
ternational question other than by
bloody wars
MIR. Taft urged that the President
be unhampered in the exercise Of the
executive authority. Think who would
have been recalled" he declared. had
clause for recall OF Presidents been
Incorporated In the Constitution-Jef-
fcrson and Lincoln certainly would
have been recalled
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-20
LINENS CONDITIONS
no THOSE OF 1871"

OGDEN UTAH. March 1a.-Liken-
ing the present interna tionnl situation
to conditions preceding the war OF 1872.
Nice-Presidcnt MARSHALL made this
statement to-day while OF his way to
san Froncisco:
personally. I am very peaceable
man. rather think now is the time
for the entire United States to be peace
able. We now have a situation that
has practically the same problems that
brought on the war of 1872. 1t is al
most parallel case. excepting that
war is more terrible now than ever be-
fore The question arises in my mind
whether we, as a world have actually
progressed in the last 100 years when
il comes to war. peace and diplomacy
'Therc was n time In the West when
cowboys used to come I'm and shoot up
a town 1t was much safer to stay at
home than to venture on to the streets.
and usually the man that did not want
to get Into trouble took the safe side
and stayed inside OF his domicile until
the shooting was over. tie might get
hit and he NIGH: not. or course his
action might affect the amount OF busl-
ness he was doing. The situation as
10 the world is just the same, only on a
larger scale"
Mr.. Marshall predicted President Will
son would be renominated by accla-
nation. and without opposition and that
he would be reelected
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-20

ton Presbytcry, and they were guests
while here OF the two congregations
w. W. Sproul. Of Middlcbrook chair
man OF the presbytery's committee on
Sunday schools. presided, and Rev
William T.. Hudson. superintendent OF
home missions and OF Sunday school
work of the presbytcry. had charge or
the program and general arrangements.
assisted locally by committee at the
head of which was G. r. Caldwell
Among the leading speakers were:
William MegEinson, r. T. Nelson and
Professor II. T.. Gaines, of Richmond,
and Rev. b. F. Wilson, D. D., and
George $. Harnsberger. OF Harrison
burg. and r. Z. Digs. OF the interna.
tional committee. The meetings were
very largely attended
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-20
NO NEW DEVELOPMENTS
IN ROANOKE SITUATION
Mayor Moomaw Still Studying Problem
ns to BeHt Means Of Probing
Whole Matter to Bottom
Especial to The Times.Dispatch.l

Special to The T lines ispatchl
ROANOKE, VA. March l9.-Intcrest
again was conferred to-day on the situa-
ton developed by report OF a special
grand jury sent TO the Corporation
Court on Wednesday evening, In which
the attention OF the court was called
to conditions in the city which were
not entirely regular, with particular
reference to promiscuous gambling in
the business section.
Aside from the publication this morn
ing OF an open letter signed by Mrs.
Amy Matera. In which she lays bare
the alleged facts OF her dealings with
men under indictment in connection
with gambling room, and OF her
appeals to city authorities for aid,
there have been new Developments
in the situation.
Mayor Moomaw said to-day that ne
is yet studying the problem OF the
best means OF probing the whole mat
ter 10 the bottom. The Mayor is averse
ar method. and is anxious. IL possible,
10 fnd some means whereby any in
y"stiga'lon will be made a real in
vestigation, where witnesses can he
summoned and compelled 10 answer.
Judge King did not indicate to- day that
he had reached any decision as to
whether he has power to take any
further action As Il result OF the grand
jury report, but there was a rumor
afioat this morning that the grand jury
may be recalled
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-20
DlSCI.AIMS KNOWLEDGE
Or LE:WIS'S STATEMENT

DURHAM y. c., March I9.-Former
President Taft, who was guest of honor
At banquet here tonight. when shown
press dispatch in which Senator Lewis
quoted him as saying that this country
Was on the verge OF revolution in 1910
disclaimed All knowledge OF such
statement.
Never. have no idea what he Is
talking about. Senator Lewis must
nave been drawing on his Imagination"
was Mr.. Taft's reply.
Mr.. Taft made p plea for more FREQ
dom In the judiciary. less tinkering
with laws on the part Of Legislatures
?nd less cost of litigation and less de-
lay In the administration Of Justice
The keen sense OF hu,nor Of the dis
;inGrished guest of the evening was
manifest on all occa sions
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-20
Notes of Interest.

Tobacco receipts have been more
liberal the last day or Two. and good
prices have been realized. Sundry lots
Of dark wrappers brought S25.
The Pythias OF Petersburg are look
ing forward with much interest TO the
>lsit OF Grand Chancellor Woodhouse
next Monday night. He ia 10 address
the two lodges on matters OF i'm
portancc.
In the Hastings Court on Monday
several appeal CAGES for the Police
embracing probation and illegal liquor
sentences will be tried.
l.. +. Hudgins. who was for Ave years
connected with the office Of the Metro
politan Insurance Company In this
city and was promoted 10 deputy SUI
pcrintendent and transferred TO Gov
inGton, has been transferred back to
Petersburg as deputy superintendent
The annual banquet OF ST. Patricks
Eenencial Society at the Chesterfield
Hotel last night was a delightful af-
fair. Sixty covers We're spread. and
among the speakers responding TO
toasts were the Very Rev. Father
pFarrell the Rev. Father Haier, Dr.
j NJ. Burke and others.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-20
EARLY MORNING BLAZE
IN 0'KENNON's STORE
Early Discovery Prevents Serious
Damage. Greatest Loss Being
Caused by Water.
BRIDGE OVER AproMATTox
Work Of Construction Being Done by
Richmond Contractors Il
Presbyterian Church Dcacons
Elect Officers.

PETERSBURG, VA. March Io.-'rhis
morning about 1880 o'clock citizens
passing In tho vicinity discovered n
blaze on tho second floor OF r. II.
Okcnnons largo drysoods store in
North Sycamore Street. and promptly
turned in an alarm. The prompt re-
sponse and hard work of the depart
mcnt prevented what might otherwise
have proved Il destructive fire. AS 1t
was. damage by fire proved compare
lively small, but that by water was
considerable. The loss Is covered by
insurance. 1t Is not known how the
fire originated. unless It may have been
caused by defective fuc or electric
line. The store is located In n closely
built valuable business block.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-20
LIBEL SUIT GROWS OUT OF
PONELL-CHICHEST CAST;


Especial to The Times Dispatch
FREDERICKSBURG. VA, March Ia
lIezckiah Potts. prominent citizen o,
King George County, has instituted a
libel suit in the Circuit Court OF that
county. through his attorney. Thomas
L. Hunter. against DR.. V. o. Caruthers. a
well-known physician Of the same
county, for $1,000 damages.
This grows out of the charges made
by Delegate S. i. Powell, OF Spotsyl-
vania County, in the House of Dele
gates al Richmond against Judge r. II.
L. Chichester of the Fifteenth Judicial
Circuit.
During the developments of this case,
DIR. Caruthers wrote a letter to Delegate
Powell In which he charged that Mr..
Potts, who is a member OF the electoral
board OF King George. Is guilty of po-
litical turpitude.
The letter was laid before the Com
mittee on judiciary of the House Of
Delegates by Mr.. Powell, and was pub
lished by the press.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-20
TEACHERS ASSOCIATION
MEETS IN PETERSBURG
About 200 Educntor., Repre.entIuu
Every Country In DistrIct, Are
In Attendance.

PETERSBURG. VA. March 10
ABOUT -oo educators, representing
every county and town in the district
are attending the annual convention OF
, the Fourth Congressional District
Teachers Association in session here
Arrangements were completed for car
ing for them. ON the arrival of each
train yesterday and to-da". the dele
gates We're met BY committees and Boy
Scouts. and were driven in automobiles
TO headquarters to he registered and
escorted 10 their homes The Boy
Scouts rendered admirable service in
their attentions to the visitors.
Tho opening exercises last night in
the auditorium of the Lee School were
OF most pleasing character. The adj
dresses OF welcome by Mayor Robert
Cabaniss on behalf OF the city. and the
Rev. Charles II. Striblng on behalf OF
the school authorities. and the response
by Principal r.. T. Ra!ford. OF Chase
City were In fine taste and much APP
plauded. The formal addresses OF the
evening were delivered by r. c.
Stearnes, state Superintendent Of Pub
lie Instruction. who spoke Of the i'm
portancc Of the work and responsibility
OF the teacher; and DR.. d. r. Anderson.
Of Richmond. whose address was his
ttorical in part was devoted to school
curriculum. and throughout highly in
sructive and entertaining.
me speakers at the sessions to-day
we're state Superintendent Stearnes,
who talked of the high character Of the
teachers In Virginia and the noble work
they have done and are doing: S. r.
Duke. of the state Normal School at
Farmvillc. who spoke on The Teachers
Need and Opportunity" and the quail
fications of successful teacher; Pro-
fcssor Charles @. Maphs, OF the Uni
versity OF Virginia. whose subject was
Teaching English in the Public
schools: Or. John Wayland of the
lIarrisonburg Normal School on Teach
ing History in the Public Schools"
Other subjects. including Supervised
study" school Music" etc. were dis
cusscd by Miss Fannie Dunn. Miss
Christine Mundy, of the Farmville
Normal School, and others.
The addresses were Of a high order,
cduca tional and instructive in character
and were heard with closest attention.
The exercises were intcrspcrsed with
good music.
This evening the visitors were given
reception AT the Elks Home by the
commercial bodies Of the city, the
school board and the local teachers
association. y number of specially in
vited guests were present to meet the
teachers. and the occasion was an en-
joyable and delightful social event.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-20
WEBB-KENY0N LIQUOR LAW
BEFORE SUPREME COURT
Litigation Involving ConstitutionaIity
nnd Interpretation to he Considered
After Easter Recess.

WASHINGTON. March l9.-Prepara-
tons have been made for consideration
BY the Supreme Court shortly after
the Easter recess of litigation involv-
ing the constitutionality and interpre-
taton OF the Webb-E Kenyon liquor law,
enacted by Congress in 1918.
The "drys" contend that the Webb
Kenyon law has withdrawn from inter
state shipments of Intoxicating liquor
consigned 10 local option territory the
protection prcviouslt afforded such
shipments by the commerce clause OF
the Federal Constitution. TIC "wcts"
declare the law was merely aimed at
"bootlcgging," and does not withdraw
The commerce clause protection from
interstate shipments designed for per-
sonal use.
Express companies and railroad lines
arc as much concerned over the proper
construction of the law as over the
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-20
NEWS OF ASHLAND

ASHLAND, VA, March la,-"Al Mar
inns Country Store" comedy drama
in five acts. will be given during Easter
week in the college chapel by local
talent The play is given under the
auspices OF the Junior Literary Club
and the proceeds will be given to the
civic League for the public school fund.
Mrs. William II. hammond was host
css on Thursday at n beautifully ap-
pointed Shamrock" luncheon, given in
honor OF Mrs. Shirley Carter at her
home. MA plewood" The table was ar
ranged with large shamrock. made OF
asparagus ferns tied with green tulle
as the centerpiecc, and the place cards
were dainty baskets Of shamrock I'm
mcdiately after tho luncheon n game of
bridge was played and Mrs. John Addi-
son made highest score, receiving an
exquisite crochet centcrpiecc of sham
rock design. The guests included Mes
danes Shirley Carter, John Addison.
James Chenery. Leslie Ellis, Weldon
Hlanton. James Hawison, G. r. Potts.
Hugh Russell and Miss Lou Redd.
Mrs. Merritt Motley has returned to
her home in Alton after visit to her
sister. Mrs. CLYDE Barnes
Mrs. T. c. Oakman, of Massachusetts.
is the guest OF her cousin, Mrs. Frances
Marsh.
Master Rutherford Fleet is in Rich
mond visiting his aunt. Mrs. George g.
iintchings.
Mr.. and Mrs. Shirley Carter have
moved To their new home on College
Avenue.
Mrs. Tom I.eary and Miss Dorothy
Hart. OF Richmond, were guests Of
friends here on Saturday.
Miss Katherine Marsh has returned to
her home here after a short stay in
Richmond
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-20

question of validity. Liquor dealers
throughout the country have gone into
the courts TO compel carriers to accent
shipments for personal use" into dry
territory.
Ia kentucky. tho courts adopicd the
wet construction and an express com
pauy. for"sceints an alleged necessity OF
employing big force of inspectors and
detectives TO ferret out the purpose OIL
each shipment, appca led to the Suprrn,
Court. 1t is this case which will l.,
argued after Easter Somewhat sim,lar
cases involving West Virginia and
North Carolina liquor laws are also no
fore the court.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-20
Migraine or
Sick Headache

DR.. j. Caldwell says that this exceedingly
distressing disease does not shorten life
but does not appear to be curable. Suffer-
ers from this affliction are condemned to
undergo tho periodical attacks every few
which the attacks are less frequent, and
finally disappear entirely. Palliative meas
ures during the attack are all that IT Is
possible to suggest, while care In the diet Is
the best preventive measure. An attnck
may often be prevented by taking two
Anti kamnia Tablets when the first symp-
every two hours during the attack shortcns
IT., enses tho pain and brings rest and quiet.
Observation-Disclosures may be obtained at
al druggists. Ask for AK Tablets. They
quickly relieve all Pain.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-20
NIrS. \iric Jones'.

ASHLAND. VA. March 1o.-Mrs.
Nici" Jones died OF Friday, March 10.
at the HON. OF q. W. Harris. in tho
seventy year Of her age Shs
was born in Louisa County, April gs.
1872. ana was the daughter of Robert
w. and Martha O. Jones. In 1859 she
married Leroy Jones. OF Henrico
county, a Confederate soldier who
died twenty-five years ago. Two chill
drcn were born 10 thcm-Mrs. Joseph
TraYlor and j. w. Jones. who survive.
She also leaves three brothers. \. r.
Zones, John Wesley Jones and George
Washington Jones: two sisters. Mrs
Mary Anne Jones. and Mrs. Lizzie Law-
son, Of williamsburg: also fourteen
grandchildren and eight reat-grand-
children. The funeral will be at Slash
Church on Saturday afternoon, March
20, at :. o'clock
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-20
MORE CANDIDATES IN RACE
FOR TREASURER Of AMHERST
Especial TO The Tlmes-Dispatchl

AMHERST, VA, March 1S.-Two
more candidates have entered the race
for county treasurer of Amherst. They
are r. IT. Drummond. county sheriff,
and G.. G. Massie, county surveyor.
These. together with T.. Is. McGinnis the
incumbent. and eX-Judge c. j. Camp
bell, who announced his candidacy sew
cral weeks ago. make four candidates in
the field for treasurer.
w. II. Evans. deputy county surveyor
for this county. has accepted Il posi-
ton with the State Highway Commits
sion near Gate City. in Scott County,
and has gone to that place to take
charge Of some road construction work.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-20
Mrs. Henry III. DcIany.

Especial to The Times Diapatch)
BRISTOL, VA. March lo.-Mrs. Henry
II. Dclany died here to-day of pncu-
monia. AGED seventy three, She was
tho mother of several sons and daugh-
tcrs some Of her sons are prominent
in the ministry. She was :, sister OF
fr. James NJ King. of Bristol. and her
Family has been prominent in Bristol
for half century.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-20
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. AT
MARTINSVILLE REORGANIZES

Especial to The Times- Dispatch.1
MARTINSVILLE. VA, March l9.-The
Martinsvillc Chamber OF Commerce was
rcorEanized here last night. SiXty-n i've
members were secured, and this number
has been increased to-day.
a. d. Witten was elected president; II.
II. IIundley. first vicc-president; r. r.
Gravely, second ice-presidcnt; J. ri.
SPENCER, third vicc-president; II. =.
Guerrant, secretary. and Is. c. Whittlc,
treasurer.
The executive committee is composed
OF a. d. Witten, IT, +. Guerrant. K. C.
'Whittle. !. II. Smith. Thomas G. Rurch.
II. j.. Davis and O. D. Ford. Other com.
mittecs will BIO appointed by the presf
dent Another meeting will be hel
ssosdaS night II q " 80 1850.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-20
DEATHS IN VIRGINIA
Joseph L.. wilson,

PETERSBURG. VA. March 10
Joseph l.. Wilson aged cirhiv-onc
years. died yesterday afternoon at his
home near Beach. in Chesterfield Coun-
~ He was a widely known citizen
Of the county. and Is survived by his
wife and eleven children He had been
IN feeble health for several years. Tho
funeral viii take plac" at . oclnck to-
morrow afternoon from the residence.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-20
MIss Mnrs VI. Ncl.on.

PETERSRURG. VA. March la-Miss
Mary NJ. Nelson died yesterday at her
home in Charles City County. Miss
Nelson was :, native of Petersburg, was
the daughter Of the late Hugh Nelson
OF this city. was Il representative of an
old and honorcd family. and was q,
woman Of most lovablc Christian char
actcr. She leaves many old friends in
Petersburg. I'll" body will he brought
to the city and the funeral will take
place from old Blandford Church at =
o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-20

Some excitement was caused in inc
Cockade Thcater last night by the
conduct of a stranger. who had dropped
In with some friends to see the show.
He fell asleep during the progress or
tho show, and when his friends tried
10 awake him and escort him out. he
resisted and caused n disturbance. The
rolicc were called In. and lie offered
resistance TO the officers. who. with
some difficulty quoted and took him to
the station house. In the police Court
this morning nc paid n fine OF $40.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-20
FIVE

zen Of Dlnwidd,c. and Confederate
veteran. died on Tuesday at his hor,A
near Era. In that County. aged SEVENTH
seven years. His funeral took nlae,
on Wednesday,. lie is survived by fvs
children: Mrs. Annie Robertson, OF Nor.
folk: Walter H.. Arnold. Lee and Moeby
Lewis.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-20
Frc,cht Trrins Wrecked.

Especial 10 The Times-D Dispatch
BRISTOL. VA. March ia freight
train jumped the track at Marion. Va,
on the Norfolk and western Railway
Tonight. wreckirg several cars. At
Johnson CITY. Tenn, on the Southern
Railway n freight engine and yard
engine collided tonight. Both engines
and several cars were damaged. No
body was reported injured.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-20
Mrs. Wary Richardson.

PETERSBURG. VA. March io--Mr,i
Mary j. Richardson died last evening
after lingering Illness at her home
IN ADpomattoN street. She was In her
i"rty-"ighth year and is survived bv
nN" children: Misses Virginia and Leila.
and George r.. Benjamin y. and Howard
y Richardson. y sister and two broti,
"ra also survive.