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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-03-06
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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-03-06

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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-07
WASHINGTON AND LEE
ALUMNI WILL Be THERE
Several from Richmond to Attend 1915
Commencement Excrcises-Meet-
ing Yesterday.

Richmond alumni of Washington
and Lee University will be well rep
resented at the commencement "ex-
erclses this year, when alumni from
all over the United states will be pres
ent. Several members said yester-
day afternoon. al meeting or the
Richmond chapter. that they expect
ed TO he present. and reports from
chauters in ether cities indicate that
one of the largest reunions in the
history of the university viii be hsld
this June.
President Henry Louis Smith. Dean
Harry" Campbell and Registrar s.
n Smithson. of the university. have
sent ont letters to alumni urging
them to be present. and the responses
have been most encouraging. Rep
representatives OF many OF the classes
from as far back as 1870 will be pres
ent. and as the number increases, OF
those who expect to return. the de-
sire TO be Mt Lexington In June takes
hold of others Day by day the list
grows. and many alumni of the uni
versity, hoping to see again friends
they had made during their college
days, are straining every effort to
ioin those who are returning to see
again the friends of their youths.
A feature Of the "big reunion" Will
be the presence OF forty members OF
the classes which sat at the feet of
the immortal Lee. These men, many
of whom are veterans CT the War Be-
tween the States and some that went
out to defend the cause of the Con-
fedeYacy. will return once more TO the
county OF Rockbridge and the town
of Lexington. around which memories
of glorious days gather
1t was pointed out at the meeting
yesterday Of the Richmond alumni
in the Business Mems Club, that grad
rates of the university who wished
to renew the acuuaintanceship and
friendship az olden days should be
present at the exercises In June. Many
expressed an intention to be present.
and II Is hoped that others will Ego
and do likewise"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-07
JUSTICE JOHN BACK
ON JOB IN FINE FETTLE
Handles Long Docket and Hands
Out Even-Handed Justice.

Justice Crutchfield. looking little
the worse for wear. sat upon
the throne in Police Court yes
tslday morning. ana displayed ms
usual ginger AM per "
Justice Crutchfield had been sick
about three months. His constitu-
ion brought him through his all
ments, however, and he stated yes
80 n "..r.,r leit better N
+-+-- - s'.--i~y ,7tv iIl~r-~ 80
tice Crutchfieid was reported as very
near the end. He braced himself,
however. and fooled the doctors.
The health of the Police Justice has
not been robust for several years
He has had occasions to retire from
his duties at intervals. Specialists
and family physicians have prac-
ticed upon him. and now il seems
from what he himself says, he is
in as good physical condition as for
many years
During his absence Justice Wilbur
Griggs has set on the Police Court
bench. He has handled the many
cases in that court with ability and
fairness. and. with a distinct display
of real human nature and large
heartedness.
Justice John was given the glad
hand yesterday by a large number
of his friends and admirers. and his
desk was covered with flowers con-
tributed by friends.
The docket was long and tedious,
but the veteran justice came through
the ordeal smilingly.,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-07
FIND Stafford GUILTY
AND LAWYERS FIGHT

New York. May s.-A few minutes
after Foreman Harry J. krendegen
had pronounced Franklin ID. Stafford
guilty of perjury in the Rae Tanzer-
James W. Oliver-Osbourne tangle at
1880 last night, the Federal District
Criminal Court. where the trial has
been proceeding for several days be-
fore Judge Hough. became the scene
Of a brief pugilistic encounter. Roger
B. Wood, who has been assisting H.
Snowden Marshall, United States at
torneys prosecute the case, squared
off with Benjamin Slade, one of the
Slade brothers. who was defending
Stafford.
Blows were aimed and parried. I'm
mediately Benjamin Slade put up a
loud cry that he had been hit in the
eye and David Slade, his brother, ran
to his aid. Mr. Wood says he did
not strike Benjamin Slade, but for a
few minutes there was wild excite
ment within the courtroom-from
which Judge Hough had retired barely
minute before the encounter oc-
curred-and in the corridor. AS e
grew worse two of the jurors. who had
found Stafford guilty. almost came to
blows and for time 1t seemed as IL
the deputy marshals would have their
hands full.
The group moved toward the door.
and finally Benjamin was hurled into
the corridor where he Joined his
brother and Jacob Engel. also attorney
for the defendant. Benjamin made
attempts to reach Mr.. Wood. but with
out avail. The deputy marshals finally
got everybody out of the building.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-07
TREASURER BRADLEY
RESIGNS HIS PLACE
Successor Is Appointed--Win Re-
slst Payment of Part OF Al
legged Shortage.

State Accountant Frank Smyth re-
ceived word from Abingdon yesterday
that Treasurer J. o. Bradley. of Wash
ington County. who was short In his
accounts. has resigned and his sue
cessor appointed.
The board of supervisors have
placed the matter in the hands of
]. J. Stewart, Commemorative at
torney, and NJ. III. Honakaer, who
will proceed against Mr.. Bradley and
the bonding company for the COL
lection NJ the money.
Mr.. Smyth made his report to the
board of supervisors of the county
last Saturday, through his assistant.
e. F. Surber. stating that Bradley
owed s53,046.07. 1t is understood
that the treasurer and his bonding
company will resist the payment of
the difference between $62.
the amount said by Accountant Smyth
to have been in his hands of July,
1914, and $4,000. the amount the
bonding company reported as the
result of Its audit. This amounts to
$27.309.25.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-07
AGRICULTURAL NEEO
OF VIRGINIA, THEME
Chamber of Commerce and Southern
Development and Settlement
Association to Have Con-
ference Wednesday.

Plans in the interest of the agricul-
tural development of the State OF
Virginia will be discussed at a con-
ference of the Richmond Chamber
of Commerce with the Southern Set
Element and Development Association.
called by the chamber for noon. of
next Wednesday. The conference will
be held at the jefferson Hotel, and
number of experts will be heard.
At clock next Wednesday night
the Chamber OF Commerce will give
a dinner at the Jefferson. The chief
speaker at this event will be Governor
Henry C. Stuart.
Subjects to be presented by spe-
ciaily selected speakers during the
conference, W. Sc names will be an
nounced later. are the following:
The Kind OF Farmer Virginia
Needs and How to Get Him."
What Benefit Can Be Received By
individuals and Farmers Clubs From
the State Agricultural Department"
The Best Means Of the National
Agricultural Department Getting In
Touch With the Individual Farmer"
Advice to the Farmer in His First
Years Work"
What the Southern Settlement and
Development Company Propose to Do
for the State
Governor Her " C. Stuart will pre-
sent his views on the opportunities
of the farmers of Virginia and the
States opportunity In connection
with the Southern Settlement and De-
velopment Company.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-07
MANY NATIONAL BANKS
DOING TRUST BUSINESS
Issue shows Banks In Virginia
Alive to Opportunity.

National banks In the city of Rich.
monc and other financial institutions,
members of the Federal Reserve
System, have received copies of the
first number of the Federal Reserve
Bulletin. Official organ Of the Federal
Reserve board, which. it is an
nounced, will be published from time
to time. The Federal Reserve Bull
letin is an t-teresting paper, present.
ing the news of the Federal Reserve
Banks. and various other items of
interest to member banks.
Among the articles and tables en-
braced in The contents of the frst
number are those showing that Ma
tional banks throughout the country
are awaiting themselves of the oppor-
tunity offered by the Federal reserve
act to do a general trust business and
act as executor, trustee. adminrssra-
tor and registrar of stocks and bonds.
In The Old Dominion the banks are
alive 10 the opportunity thus offered,
and the following national banks in
this State have secured trust permits
Firs- National Bank, Alexandria;
Peoples National Bank. Charlottes-
ville Virginia National Bank. Peters
burg: National Bank of Danv!lle,
Danviile: National Bank Of Conn
merce, Norfolk: American National
Bank, Richmond: Merchants NAuonal
Bank, Richmond: National Exchange
Bank. Roanoke: Planters and Mer-
chants National Bank. South Boston;
National Valley Bank, Staunton'
Shenandoah Valley National Bank,
Winchester.
The American National Bank OF
| Richmond was the first national bank
in the United States to open trust
department This Is another instance
of the spirit Of Richmond to lead.
The Bulletin shows there are eigh-
teen banks in Massachusetts that
| have taken advantage of the Drovis-
ions of the act to add trust depart
ments. Banks in Connecticut. Maine
New Hampshire. Rhode Island, Ohio
South Carolina, District of Colum bia
Alabama, Mississippi Tennessee
Illinois. Indiana. Iowa. Michigan. wis
consin. Kentucky, Missouri. Colorado
AMI Texas also have qualified. Thirty
seven national banks in New York
State, where a State law prevents
national banks from assuming full
powers as given by tire Federal re-
serve act. have qualified to act as
registrars OF stocks and bonds.
The law giving national banks
power to act In trust capacity Is to
be tested by trust companies.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-07
TWO SMALLPOX CASES
SENT TO THE HOSPITAL


Two cases of smallpox were sent
to the hospital yesterday by the City
Health Department Josephine Walker
coiored girl. was the first to appear
to the experts. She entered the City
Home, and Ii was soon discovered
that she had q weIl-deveioped case.
1t was found that she contracted the
disease from Sam Branch. living at
No. Fell Street. who. in turn, had
taken it from Mack Bassey, of Oxford,
n. G.
All are colored. The girl has wan
derei around considerably, and the
health officials are trying to cover
her movements so that t1e disease
may not spread. She had been at
No. 901 Lamb Avenue, Barton
Heights, I'm Fitz and Bellevue Streets,
and at Hoods Nursery Bassey has
been at the hospital for some time.
and is recovering.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-07
LABOR AGENTS SWEAR
SEVENTEEN WARRANTS
Newport News Firms Must Answe'
Charges Of Violating the State
Laws,

Seventeen warrants against Newport
News firms and one against the Eliza
beth Buxton Hospital. In Elizabeth
City County, charging violations OF
the State labor laws and fire pro-
lection laws were sworn out yesterday
by J. B. Clinedinst and Miss Lille
Barbour, State labor agents
The Newport News cases will be
heard on May II, and the case against
the hospital, charged with violating
the IRE escape law. will be heard on
the afternoon of May 10. In the
mayors courts of Hampton and Phoe-
bus this morning a number of cases
reported several days ago by Mr..
Clinedinst and Mis- Barbour, will! be
heard.
Eleven of the Newport News firms
are charged with violating the Law
limiting the number of working hours
for women to ten. and are as fol-
lows.
W. II. BrulIe. Health Food Bakery
The Coriey Company. Inc. l. Eim-
wick. New York Manufacturing Store
Mrs. Nofie Guthrie. Rosenbaum Hard
ware Company, The Leader. Warwick
Laundry Akers Laundry. 1907 Wash
ington Avenue. w. G.. Akers Laun-
dry. 3112 Washington Avenue.
Six firms charged with violating
the sanitary laws and are as fol-
lows:
Electric Sales and Construction
Company, Levinson Packing Company
Quong Yick, Richmond Beneficial In.
snrance Company. Max Nachman,
Hub Corporation.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-07
TRAFFIC men PERFECT
PLANS FOR REUNION


Representatives of the Atlantic
Coast Line. the Norfolk and Western
and the Richmond, Fredericksburg
and Potomac Railways and the Pull
man Company met in Richmond yes
terday morning to perfect arrange
ments for taking care of the large
number of visitors who will come to
this city for the Confederate Reunion
on June /, 2 and 3.
Traffic and transportation men OF
the four companies met at the A. G.
L. Offices in Byrd Street Station and,
after discussing various phases of the
work necessary to the handling of the
large crowds, such as the parking OF
cars, establishing of information
bureaus, the operation of side trips,
the extension of ticket limits and other
items necessary to the accommoda-
ton and convenience of visitors,
adopted certain plans.
There will be in this city just be-
fore, during and Immediately after the
reunion, transportation experts from
several points on the different lines
and these will devote their experience
and their time tn looking after every
need of the visitors.
Among those who attended yester-
days sessions were:
lkGpTcSGEillUb lIlG "a -. - -
King. general superintendent trans
portation. Wilmington, N. G.: w. h
Newell, general superintendent: w. b.
barrow, superintendent transporta-
ton, Rocky Moupt. N. c.: e. p. Laird.
superintendent. Richmond; w. ].
Craig. passenger traffic manager. VIII
mington, n. c.; C. S. Campbell: w. W.
Robertson, soliciting agent: II. L.
King, agent; II. r. Bruffey. train
master; A. A. Mckay. chief dispatch
err: C. c. Jones. general yardmaster,
Richmond: J. ID. Trenholm, engineer
roadway: p. j. Meade, master me
chanic. Rocky Mount, n. c.: A. b.
Amos. acting secretary, Richmond
Representing the n. & We. A.
Blake. superintendent. Crewe. Va: G.
n Bosley. division passenger agent
Richmond.
Representing the R., F. & P.-W
ID. Duke. assistant to president; c. W.
Culp. superintendent transportation
w. =. Taylor. traffic manager: Z. n.
Grady. trainmaster: E. L. Trant. john
ticket agent. Richmond.
Representing the Pullman Company
w. III. Deal, district superintendent
and F.. r. Claiming, inspector, Ricn-
mond.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-07
SUCCESSOR TO PRICE
TO BE CHOSEN SHORTLY

With the retirement of Captain
James H Price. chairman of the City
Democratic Committee, who has an
nounced himself a candidate for the
House Of Delegates, the Craftsmanship
of the committee becomes a pu6lic
question.
Clyde W Saunders, vice-chairman.
In out OF the city. 1t was understood
last night that he would permit him
self to be named as a candidate to
succeed Captain Price. Frank Fer
randini. who defeated Major Miles
Martin, former president of the COM
mitfee and member from Lee Ward.
Is also mentioned as a candidate for
the Craftsmanship.
Mr.. Ferrandini said hast night that
he would not run for the place. not
withdrawing the activity of his
friends.
This means that Mr.. Saunders will
be elected Chairman of the commit
tee. There are no other aspfrants.
Mr.. Saunders. himself stated at the
last meeting of the committee. that
he had no aspirations for the chair
maaship. but would abide by the ex-
preston Of opinion of the majority
Of the members.
The committee will meet within a
few days, probably tomorrow night,
and at that time the successor to
Captain Price will he chosen.
With the retirement of Captain
Price. vacancy exists in Lee Ward,
Several names have been mentioned.
Blanchard Forbes, well-known
young business man. has been sug-
gestcd Edward s. Rose. success
ful young business man, OF Barton
Heights, and Alvin Quarles, a busi-
ness man. OF Highland Park. are also
suggested by their friends as valuable
men for the City Committee.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-07
Railroad Man Tsetnrn

Messrs. John w. Nokely. G. w. Poe
and w. C. Carrick, local members OF
the Association of American Railway
Accounting Officers, have returned
from Atlanta. where they went to at
tend the annual meeting of the as
tsociation.
The convention was one of the most
instructive and largely attended in re-
cent years. Many topics of interest
to the members and to railroads and
the public generally were discussed.
The next convention will be held in
Detroit, that city having won against
Cincinnati, Philadelphia and Atlantic
City.
X. A. White. general auditor of the
New York Central lines. well known
in Richmond. was elected president;
L A. Robinson. of the c. n. & W.,
first vice-president; J. A. Taylor. of
the Central Railroad of New Jersey,
second president. and e. r.,
woodson, of Washington. D. c.. secre-
tary.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-07
DOCTORS OF EPILEPSY
WILL MEET MONDAY

The National Association for the
Study Of Epilepsy and the Care and
Treatment of Epileptscs. of which DIR.
Arthur 8. Priddy, OF the Virginia Ep-
ileptic Colony. is president. win con-
vene In annual session at the Cham
berlin Hotel. Fortress Monroe, at 10
O'Clock Monday. May 10.
Other officers Of the association are
as follows:
DR. David F. Weeks. first vice-pres-
ident, Skillman, N. j.: DR.. j. NJ. Muir
dock, second vice-president. Polk, Pa !;
DR.. w. c. Van Mugs, third vice. presi-
dent. New Castle, Ind: DIR. James
F. Munson, chairman executive COM
mittee. Sonyea. N. Y: DR.. Arthur S.
Shaw. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-07
AUTOISTS FINED FOR
LETTING CARS STAND

For having left their automobiles
standing for more than thirty min
utes on Main Street. between Eighth
Street and Thirteenth street and on
Twelfth Street, between Main and
Cary. six men were fired IS each in
Police Court yesterday morning
They are: L. II. Jenkins. o. G.
Pierce, j. A. johnson. Alsop Motor
Company, w. r. Selden and r. l..
Gordon. Policeman Po~eneau was the
complainant and April %. the date
OF the violations of the traffic ordi-
nance prohibiting the parking of cars
In the restricted area for more than
thirty minutes.
Tho police have been instructed to
rigidly enforce the ordinance. and the
cases tried yesterday were the arst
to be reported.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-07
FUNERAL TODAY or
JAMES RIVER VICTIM
Body OF Miss Elizabeth Walker. Who
Saved Friends IAfe. To Rest
In NJ. Calvary.

The funeral of Miss Elizabeth e.
Walker. 1919 East Broad Street, who
lost her life In the James River We'd
nesday afternoon Immediately after
she had rescued Mrs. L. L. Kendler,
42S South Pine Street, from drown
ing. will be conducted at $3.50 O'Clock
this morning in St. Peters Cathedral
Eighth and Grace Streets. Interment
will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
Learning the details OF the heroic
rescue of Mrs. Kendler by Miss
Walker q number of Richmond citi-
zens have begun a movement In which
tho facts will be laid before the
Carnegie Foundation which, II Is be-
lieveG, will recognize the heroine.
Friends Of Miss Walker, who was
popular vcung woman. are grieving
over her death, and extending their
sympathies 10 the bereaved family.
yet are lauding her for her bravery.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-07
TAFT FAvoRs ROOT FOR
REPUBLICAN NOMINATION

Chicago, May s.-Elihu Root Is the
choice of ex-President Taft for the
Republican presidential nomination.
Taft came to Chicago yesterday,
beaming with health and good spirits,
and he said the selection of Mr.. Root
world please him. Any estimate he
might have on his own chances for a
third battle for the Presidency were
smothered in a gale of laughter, which
constituted his response to nearly all
questions asked him.
Mr.. Taft went to Madison this after
noon, where he will lecture.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-07
JUDGE CRUMP CONSIDERING ...s
PETITION OF CREDITOR

Yesterday Judge Cruprp, of the
Law and Equity Court had before him
the petition of b. J. Taylor asking
that q receiver be named for the
Broad Rock Mineral Springs Com
pany The petition having been filed.
as told In the vfrginian yesterday.
because OF the failure Of the corpora
ton to meet the interest on its bonds.
II 10 set out in the petition also that
the property of the company Is being
disposed Of and Is assets dissipated
through the payment Of Excessive
overhead charges.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-07
ACCA TEMPLE GIVEN
QUARTERS AT WILLARD

News has been received from Seat
tie that the Mystic Shriners OF that
city are making extensive arrange-
ments for the entertainment for the
imperial council in July. The exscu-
tive committee of Nile Temple, Noblsx
of the Mystic Shrine, have the Ar-
engagements In hand The Richmond
delegation has been assigned to quar-
tiers at the Willard Hotel. Seattle.
Acca Temple expects to carry q
large and enthusiastic contingent. and
will snow the wild and woolly West
that Richmond covers C. large spot on
the real estate.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-07
RESIGNS FROM HARPER's.
Colonel George Harvey, Original Will
son Man. Makes Change.

New York. May 6.-Colonei George
Harvey has resigned as president OF
Harper & Brothers to take effec-
on May Is. and for time he will
devote himself exclusively. to the
North American Review. which he
has owned for q number of years.
hackers OF Woodrow Wilson
for the presidency. and aroused much
comment hy announcing in January,
1919. that as Governor Wilson thought
the backing of Harper's Weekly was
hurting his presidential chances, the
advocacy would be withdrawn.
Colonel Harvey also was put in the
Ananias Club by Colonel Roosevelt.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-07

f. E. Human. charged with en-
bexziement in Wake County, North
Carolina. and now In Jail in Sorfolk.
will have to return down home" to
Iernor Locke Craig. Human. who was
an ernploye of the Norfolk Southern
Railway. Ii charged with sailing bar
rels nj sugar and lnalAsse1 ana pockat-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-07
Jtiney Driver IL Sued.

Suit hos been instituted in the Law
ana Equity. Court by w. " Priddy
against III. w. Mayo, jitney bus driver.
for $4,000. Priddy was passenger
In the car when 1t became unmanage-
able, and he was thrown out. He
claims the driver was exceeding the
speed limit.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-07

Employment Bureau Board Mecta
The semi-monthly meeting of the
Municipal Employment Bureau Board
will he held at the office of Manager
Dickie. City Hall. at o'clock tonight
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-07
Visits Cnnif0I.

Captain Charles A. Johnson. of
Montgomery County. former candi-
date for State Auditor. was visitor
la. the Capitol yesterday
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-07

THERE'S no great
i secretin the making of
Uneeda Biscuit. The very
best-inmaterials ,inbaking,
in protecting them from
oven to tablets the recipe.
The Detroit times., 1915-01-16

Detroit Times, job PRINTING Depart
ment--Main f52o -