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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-04-08
CITY ATTORNEY WILL CALL
FOR CITIZEN WITNESSES
Will Ask Committee Clerk Mellow
ell To-Day to Issue
Summons
IDENTITY IS NOT DISCLOSED
Believed That List Will Include Two
Members OF Vice Commission,
Wanted to Check Up Testimony OF
Policemen.

City Attorney Pollard will to-day
ask Clerk Alfred II. Mcdowell, OF tho
Council committee investigating the
Police Department. to summon as wit
hcsses for tomorrow nights session
or the committee a list OF citizens
which has been prepared by him 1t is
understood that the names OF two or
more members OF the Vicc Commission
appear on this list.
Ihc city Attorney yesterday admit
ted that he had decided to call for q
batch OF witnesses. but he declined to
make known their identity even to
Clerk Mcdowell and Sergeant-at-A Arms
Ruskell. He said he would have the
list ready to-day.
II is surmised that tho testimony OF
the new witnesses will be brought TO
near upon statements made on tho
witness stand by Policemen Sweet and
Goldsby. and will he also in relation to
testimony given by Patrolman &. T.,
Iucker. Chief Werner and Detective
Sergeant Krengel. The testimony OF
Sergeant Krengel has been contra
dlcted by the testimony OF other wit
nesscs This is one matter the investi-
eating body desires cleared up. Tho
conflict Of testimony must eventually
result in the discreditlng Of one or
more OF the witnesses. II lis e1pected
that members of the Vice Comm .saion
Will be questioned by the City Attorney
with view TO checking up the test!-
Ino''S VI the ponce DeIore the Vice
commission. with their subsequent tes-
timony before the Investigating body
CITY ATTORNEY POLLARD
NOT "PROSECUTINti" ANYBODY
City Attorney Pollard is not prose
cutting anybody at this time No
prosecution" has been begun, nor can
II begin until the findings and recon-
inendations OF the special committee OF
the council are turned in 10 the City
he ,t,,if
tee is TO Investigate and ascertain
whether there is ground upon which
TO base Il prosecution OF any member
OF the Police Board or Police Depart
ment. should the committees findings.
accompanied by recommendations lead
the city Council TO believe that prose-
cutions are in order, then the prose
cution" stage will be reached. and the
city Attorney Will be called upon to
present the case or cases TO tho CITY
council as n prosecutor. To remove
any or the com issioncrs from Office a
vote or two-thirds OF each branch of
the City Council is necessary
The Vice Commission has refused TO
assume the attitude OF prosecutor The
city Attorney sits with tho investi-
eating committee as counsel for the
CITY Council advising and aiding the
investigating body in the work Of
probing the charges contained in the
reports OF the Vice Commission The
charges carried in these reports are in
the nature or information supplied by
tho Vice Commission, with the under
standing that this Information should
be used as the basis for an Official in
curry by constituted authorities. Such
the findings OF the investigating com
mittee are accepted or rejected by the
CITY Council there can be no prose
cution' and no prosecutor"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-04-08
-,
FOllnNcd IIls NI,i1a

william Burnett. painter. living at
l2o South Linden Street. yesterday OK
planned that he got into trouble while
following his wife. from whom he js
seeking divorce through the Law and
Equity Court. The man was CHARGED
with being disorderly and assauitIny his
wife. He was placed under a 500 bond
for his good behavior for ninety davs
Mrs Burnett became Indignant when
she learned he was spying upcu her
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-04-08
FINDS s7,se1,66e UNTAxED
Examiner Sands Reports Much Intan-
EtbIe Property to BE Taxed Here.

The current year promises to be n
profitable one beyond precedent for ex-
aminers OF records. especially those
operating IN the districts embracing
the cities. where the bulk OF Intangible
property is to be found.
Under the final report made by Ex-
amincr OF Records William TT. Sands,
recently filed with the state Auditor
and Commit ssioner of thu Revenue Tres
non, there Is for taxation In this city
intanG!bles valued at $7,S91,669. none
Of which has been heretofore reported
for taxation. This represents merely
the first find" made BY the examiner.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-04-08
Charged with Striking uu,band

The case against Mrs. Bessie Ander.
son, charged with assaulting her hus-
band. J. II. Anderson. was dismissed in
:he Police Court yesterday. The evi.
dcncc was TO tho effect that Mrs. An
dcrson vent TO the residence of Ander
son. from whom she has been separated
'or some time. to see their small child
she and Anderson got into an argument
which IL said to have resulted In An.
dcFson striking her. Mrs. Anderson ia
SAID 10 have retaliated and this act led
TO her arrest on warrant sworn out
10y her husband
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-04-08
SUES FOR $4,000
y. La Longest Charges street Car Com.
pany With Negligence.

n. l. Longest yesterday Instituted
SUIT IN the Law and Equity Court
AGAINST the Virginia Railway and
re lower company for $4,000 damages. In
thnt on December "a. 1914. an EXPRESS
wagon he was driving was struck and
demolished by street car near FIJI
teenth and Main Streets, and that he
was badly injured. He charges negli-
sehce on the part Of the company, due
~ me aiieged failure OF the motorman
to sound his gong, apply the hrakes In
time to avoid collision.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-04-08
CHARGES SERIOUS 0FFENsE
Brother OF Miss Pearl Ford Hales WAL
ter Hastings Into So,itbside Court.

Walter I. Hastings. young South
side man. was arraigned in Police
Court, Part H.. yesterday morning on
the charge of committing n serious Of
tense against Miss Pearl Ford. whom.
1t Is said, the former was to have mar
ried.
a cross warrant was also sworn out
by Hastings against David Ford, who,
he claims, assaulted him. After strik-
ing him with his fists. Hastings al
leges, Ford threatened him with fur
thor bodily injury. Owing to the
absence OF witnesses, the case was
continued by Justice Maurice.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-04-08
Would Pay Mem. Eln..

W. ]. bradshaw, of Windsor Last
night asked the police to- inform him
OF the charges against I. D. Bradshaw.
L. II. Conner and r. -. Robins. and OF
the amount OF their fines. The men
were arrested on charge OF being
disorderly on n Richmond Petersburg
car several days ago, and are helm 3,
held In the City Jail awaiting trial he
fore Magistrate Cheatham Bradsha w
said he was willing to pay the fnes.
but that he did not care to make the
trip to Richmond.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-04-08
Governor Hatfield Cannot Attend.

Governor Henry D. Hatfield, OF West
Virginia, has written to Governor
Stuart acknowledging receipt OF the
invitation extended him and the mem
bers OF his staff to participate in the
ceremonies incident to the Confederate
reunion to be held here In June, and
expressing his regret that he will be
unable to visit Richmond. Previous
engagements prevent him from making
the trip during the reunion.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-04-08
GRANTS WRIT IN
NORFOLK LIQUOR CASE

"rits OF error and supersedeas were
also awarded In the case OF NJ Hofhclm-
er Co. Inc, vs. Israel Kanter, an
pealed from the Hastings Court OF
Portsmouth. kanter was manager OF
the South Norfolk Liquor Company, Inc,
conducting saloon in Norfolk County.
ne company went into liquidation,
after buying quantity of liquors from
Hofheimcr & Co. Inc. valued at $4,000.
kanter was sued for this amount and
verdict was rendered In favor OF the
plaintiff concern
writ OF error and supersedeas were
allowed in the case OF w. q. Bibb VS.
W. d. freshman, which was appealed
from the Circuit Court of Louisa County.
hibb was plaintiff in two motions TO
recover on negotiable notes. The
amount involved is small
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-04-08
wil Addre.. Rn,lro.d cum.

The Richmond Railroad Club will mold
It's regular meeting next Monday night
AT $3.50 o'clock In Murphys Hotel. An
Interesting illustrated lecture on
Chilled Iron Wheels VIZ. Rolled and
Forged steel Wheels" will be given by
j. *. Vial. chief engineer OF the Grif-
fo!n Wheel Company, Of Chicago.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-04-08

W. l. johnson, arrested by Detec
i've Serseants WHY and Kellam on
charge OF attempting TO steal gin
from Miller & Rhoads, was convicted
IN INC romeo Court yesterday and SEN
fenced TO thirty days in Jail Deter
1--WE Gubalkc. Of the Burn. Agency
was one of the principal Witnesses
aKaInst the man.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-04-08

Soutlnidc DeJfp,,ns,,.

There are many delinquent tax
payers on the Southside and Deputy
Collector ! T. Robinson wishes TO
call the attention OF all owners o.
real eAtate 10 the fact that city taxes
for 1914 mus; be paid by April IL.
Failure TO pay the taxes before that
dnto Will make necessary advertise
ment and sale
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-04-08
Alleged Fugitive Tn Held.

The case against WinGfcld Wood
ley. colored, arrested by Policeman
Debuque on a charge of being a sus-
picious character. suspected of being
n fugitive from Justice from Green
Vile. Va, charged with murder, was
continued until Saturday by Justice
Griggs In the Police Court yesterday.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-04-08

verdict and Judgment for s2.704f,
We're entered Yesterday in IN. I,u
ana Equity Court In the suit OF
j.. sparks against the Southern photo.
play Theatres Company The sni,
was for recovery OF rent alleged n
re re que on The lease or the Regent
Theatre. on Broad Street.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-04-08
Shooting Case Continued

The case against Adam Watkins, col
order. charged with shooting Joe Book
er, was continued until April 16 In the
Police Court yesterday.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-04-08
yOTT:-SEEKERS PLAN
NATIONAL. MELTING POT

Some very definite plans howevcr
have been perfected By the national
league. The most interesting of thcs.
Is national suffrage melting not. the
proceeds from which are TO aid the cam
paigns this fall in the four states Of
New ORR. New jersey. Massachusetts
ana pennsylvania. In these four states
tho question Of a suffrage amendment
TO the Constitution will be submitted TO
the people AT the fan elections. All loval
suffragists viii be asked to bring 10
the melting pot on May ] any old or
broken iewelry. or odd bits of gold or
silver, which Will be melted down and
turned into cash.
Great enthusiasm was displayed. and
many new members added to tho cause.
when Mrs. i. Il Valentine. president OF
the Equal Suffrage League OF Virginia
gave talk on suffrage at the Barton
Heights High SchoO! Tuesday night.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-04-08
SUFFRAC|sTS TO GIVE UP
JEWELS FOR THEIR CAUSE
VIII Melt Down Old Gold and
Trinkets to Aid Their
Campaign.
HOLD MELTING POT ON MAY 1
Proceeds.. Thus Raised Will Go to
Help Along Fight In Four States.
May Hold Demonstration in Cap
itol Square.

An good sutfrasists will be called
upon Gals spring to make a sacrifice for
She cause which Will test severely tho
aoy7fty OF every feminine advocate OF
wonans rights. May will be observed
as National Woman's Suffrage Day all
over the United States. and will be
celebrated here, as elsewhere, in var,-
Gus interesting and spectacular WAYS.
tho prospect OF which IS filling the
-antis' with horror.
various plans for the Richmond cele
bration have been suggested. and dis
cussed & the board meetings Of the
league. but nothing definite has, as vet.
been decided upon. Rumor has /; that
the city may expect some sort Of dem
onstration in Capitol Square. and per
maps suffrage paper sold on The
streets. similar TO the suffrage edition
edited last spring, which was success
1ul in winning money and advocates for
the cause.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-16
Now Comes the Ever-Lustre Finish

The result is body that stays The finish Is
brilliant 1t resists and rain, washing,
rubbing, Experienced motorists who have seen
bodies grow old dull will consider this EverIastre
finish the most welcome improvement in years.
We combine it with enameed leather upholstery
appeared in at this price. And
with Deep hail cushions. which enduring
luxury as WE'LL This years body features mean
much added 1t revolution in finish. in
comfort and appearance.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-16

And for the first time what you have
ola ustrous which stays 1t is the
greatest innovation of the year.
In factory addition we have built mammoth
with capacity for hundreds of bodies Now our
body finish is baked in many separate coats Each
of finish is applied under which fixes
it before After each coat the body to
done with every coat-an exclusive Hudson process
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-16

Every broken is eliminated The top-line Of the
body and the doors is leather bound.
they created tits :sss:.:e::: .c..eer The sides
higher than before, the il wider,
it doesn't crowd three adults The seven
all the room that anybody wants And the
seats disappear when not wanted doubling the tonneau
room.
You have never seen body impressive and grace
fui this Yacht Line Hudson body
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-16
THEN A 5000 REDUCTION

THEN A $500 REDUCTION
The next season the price-which seemed impos-
sble-was reduced to $780, because multiplied output
Thirtyone improvements made car including
still lighter weight. Another years by engineer
ing corps showed in its refinement.
This mode! .-as 1000 oversold We shipped
1000 by express. It became the largest
selling in the world with a price above $1,000.
That changed the whole trend in motor designing.
It became evident to all that the day
ended Men would not stand weight, price.
size operative cost. All built lighter
prices reduced. And in 81 type
Hudson became the pattern
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-16
Now Come Graceful Yacht Lines

Now designers, have spent another year this
= There Improve the chassis Fifteen
thousand ca1s. covering miles, failed to-
dev.opone fault. Every part and detail had been
naed to the limit III 2
SO in this third model they their time to the
They worked this stately body. with grace
fuL sweeping yacht lines.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-16
Ready-the 1916 Hudson
lacht-L Line Body-Ever-Lustr Finsh-$2OO Less

This type Hudson has won remarkable following.
has brought to all ideals Of class car, changing
the entire vogue It has tebled output forced immense
factory additions, compelled 81 makers follow foot
steps Within 20 months this lightweight Hudson has been
adopted by $4,000 motorists.
Now another 5000 reduction. Now comes the
Yacht-Line Body, with grace luxury, room-
and comfort Now the flfent Of your dreams
finish Of lasting sre. Today this favorite class
starts brilliant new career
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-16
Now Comes the $3.50 Price

And another big reduction. We have built
additions which will double capacity. We have
worked out countless ideas in efficiency.
We building here under ideal conditions,
more high grade built in shop.
AS a result, giving you the greatest value
known in class
Last year reduced this 5000. This
reduce it 5000 more. We selling this model % per
below it's startling initial rrces4oo below it, Yet
hundred makers. when they the pronounced
first price impossible.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-16
THE VOGUE OF SIMPLICITY

Howard e. Coffin years ago that the trend was
toward simplicity. Now everybody knows it. Excess
and waste are unpopular. Good taste calls for
satisfaction without show.
Thus Hudson has become the class It's owners.
large part. who have paid two three
times price. typifes the ideals
This fact is conspicuous. wherever you look about.
All questions regarding this new-type have been
answered the road There $4,000 Hudsons this
type in In two years have driven them many
million miles And every owner vouches that the car is
staunch enduring, faultless well economical.
Hudson now embodies all that any man can want
It is the fine Of the modern type Only those men
still take pride in form find any
appealing.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-16

REMEMBER IT'S HISTORY
Two seasons this new type Hudson at
$3.50. Its announcement startled Motordom price
pronounced impossible in high Six. light
ness-under 5000 pounds-was scoted incompatible
with strength.
But the Hudson, and Hudson standards
high. Howard z. Coffin its designer, and he
stands foremost In his field. He and his whole corps
spent two years in testing and perfecting it. And
waiting for class which would down oper
alive
SO, our first months output sold before anyone
saw the When the appeared focked by
thousands to it. And for whole thereafter Hud
son buyers waited weeks for
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-16
WHY THIS NEW-DAY TYPE

This Hudson the pioneer of an entirely new type
type conceived four years by Howard
E. Coffin, chief designer. It took him two
years. by whole work out his
ton.
The idea rehnement-the elimination of crudity
Ito result in light. staunch The first step
new-type motor small bore. high speed By reducing
piston that made it possible to tighten hundred
engine parts.
The next step aluminium in place of cast iron.
The next special stees. In the next, thousand
parts were re-designed combine Hghtness with
strength.
The final result was 7-passenger Six weighing
pounds Old time Skies averaged $500 pounds
That dinerence-the weight f;e!
cost in two.
This 1916 model, with this new
among the first to see tue new lines .
The Washington herald., 1915-04-14
OBITUARY.

Funeral arrangements for Cecil M.
Peoli. the young aviator who was killed
at College Park Monday. will not be
made until word is received from his
mother, who was not located until yes
terday at Los Angeles. The body Is at
an undertaking establishment at Hyatts-
vile.
Funeral services were held yesterday
morning for Capt. E. H. Ripley. civil war
veteran and employe of the Pension
Office, who died Sunday at his resi-
dence, 100 Sixth street northeast. Inter-
ment was at Arlington National Gene
terry. under auspices Of Farragut Post of
the G. A. r. His wife and one daughter
survive him.
Mrs. Louis J. Fosse. wife Of the man.
ager of Polls Theater. died early yes
terday morning at her home at Mount
Vernon. N. Y. MIR. Fosse had been noti-
fed Monday night Of his wife's illness
and Immediately went to her bedside.
Interment will be at Mount Vernon.
3. w. ellis. a well-known news
paper man of Richmond. Va. succumb-
ed to pneumonia at his home in New
York yesterday.
The Washington herald., 1915-04-14
Ole DOWN Crier

President Wilson has directed that
flags on all government departments
be placed at half-mast on the anniVer-
sary of the death of Abraham Lincoln
tomorrow.
Mrs. }. q. Frost. Of Derea College,
Ky. will be the principal speaker at
meeting of the District Federation OF
Women's Clubs at the Public Library
Saturday morning. The Woman of the
Mountains" will be her theme.
The 14Oth anniversary Of the battle
of Lexington will be observed by the
Sons of the Revolution in the District
with a patriotic meeting at the Army
and Navy Club, Farragut square. Mon
day night at $3.50 o'clock. Gaillard
Hunt will deliver an address, after
which dinner will be served.
The Warrington festival chorus will
ing instead of Wednesday of this week
at the lecture hall of the central build
ing of the Public Library at o'clock.
At the last rehearsal 96 members were
in attendance. The chorus must have
a membership of $50 and the study of
music must be completed before a
date can be set for the production. or
the soloists named.
The German Readers Club will hold
its second recital in the lecture nall of
the central building of the Public Lii
brary on Wednesday evening, April II.
at Sis o'clock. The program will con-
sist of WAS Wir Wollen." by DR.. Paul
Gleis: Der Fruhlingsgedanke i'm
Deutschen Geistesleben," by Prof. H.
Schumacher; "Das Deutsche Herr, Won
Emil Rittershaus," by Ernst Gichner;
Der Deutsche Humor." by Prof A. w.
Spanhoofd; "Das Gericht i'm Urwalde,
Won Adolf Groosse." by Ernest Gichner.
Admission is free.
The Washington herald., 1915-04-14
"PROSTITUTED. GERMAN
PRESS" ATTACKS WILSON
Charge Made by Speaker. Who Says
Big American Interests Are Be-
hind PROPAGANDA.

That the German people in America
have been turned against the present ad-
ministration by prostituted German
press. operated by certain big interests,
including the railroads. was the charge
made by Lawrence Becker, in the course
of an address at a dinner given jointly
by the Woman's Single Tax Club and
the Tax Reform Association, at Carroll
Institute Hall last night, in observance
of the birth of Thomas Jefferson.
Every foreign element in this country
is being lined up against the administra-
ton by this press controlled by special
interests" said Mr.. Becker. land. while
l dislike to entertain the thought, / fear
the Democrats will be defeated at the
next election unless they stir themselves
to fight these opponents"
Former Gov. Joseph w. Folk, of Mis-
souri,. outlined principles which he said
We're characteristic of Jefferson's de-
mocracy. :
Others who spoke were Assistant Sec
rotary of Labor Louis F. Post, Director
of the Reclamation Service Arthur p.
Davis, Herbert J. Browne, Mrs. Joseph
Fels, and Miss Grace /. Colborn.
Those present were: Mrs. Jennie l.
Munroe. Benjamin Munroe. Miss Mar
saret NJ. Browne, Mrs. Jessie L. Lane,
II. Martin Williams, Mrs. Mary FEELS.
Sarah r. Ralston. Uric 7. Mengeth. Mrs.
Mengeth. Mrs. Carol T. Suther. Joseph
I-indas, Banjamin F. Luidas. Walter !.
Swanton. Mr.. and Mrs. L. P. Shidy,
Randell. ]. Larson. William w. Childs,
DIR. NJ. P. Eslin. Miss Lillian Stewart,
Mrs. l.. w. Carlton. Herbert L. Adams,
Miss Sarah A. NJ. Briggs. Mr.. and Mrs.
w. d. Mackenzie, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
A. Metcalf. II. w. Seloh. Miss Mary c.
Farmer. II. H. Bergman. F.. s. Cusby,
Miss Laura ]. Graddick. Miss NJ. F. van
de Sande. MIR. and Mrs. b. P. Mann.
Charles Newbaugh. Frederick New
baush. Mrs. B. F. Mccartney, G. P.
Lohr. Mrs. Margaret c. Lohr. w. c.
Wallace, Miss Mary ID. Trader. Mrs.
Rosa l.. Townsherd. Matthew H. Ram
age. Miss Harriette ]. Hilton. c. L.
Hand. Miss Frances G. Davenport. Ed
ward King. Mr.. and Mrs. Annistead
,Rint. Miss A. Rewdes. J. F. Boone, ]. A.
Whitfield. Rev. Charles E. Boond, l.. J.
Whitney, James II. Kelley. Mrs. Z. r.
Kelley. Mr.. and Mrs. E. J. Dakin. W.
S. Ewin. Miss C. L. George, Horace r.
George. Miss Alice l.. George, H. B. Mar
tin, and c. b. Hemingway