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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-04-14
Will Grant Women the
Vote at Grace Church

The corporation of the Grace Meth
odist church met last night at o'clock
in the church and unanimously en-
dorsed the resolution of the board
of trustees of the church, in which it
was directed that a petition be made
to the court, asking permission tc
change the church charter. granting
equal franchise to both male and fe-
male members of the church, that are
more than twenty-one years of age.
The board of trustees, consisting OF
nine members, considered the subject
before the meeting. and then presented
their report and the resolution, ask
ing that the court be petitioned. Both
were adopted. 1t is expected that
action will now be made and the petit
tion presented in the near future.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-04-14
Labaree Writes of War
Horrors in the East

a graphic description of the hor-
rors of war in the East is told in a
letter received by Mr.. and Mrs. Sam
uel w. Fleming, of this city from their
son -in-law, Robert NJ. Labaree, Pres
byterian missionary, stationed in Per-
sia. Mrs. Labaree, a daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Fleming, is a missionary of
Market Square Presbyterian Church.
1t was dated March and tells of
the CONSERVATION created by the with
drawal of the Russian troops, Janu-
airy 2. The wild Kurdish tribes at once
started a series of depredations on the
Christian native residents of the bor-
der districts. Thousands left every
thing behind them and fled for the
Russian border. Women and little
children. he said, were forced to
trudge through the sand and mud.
Many died along the way.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-04-14
Racing Bill Defeated
and Then Reconsidered

The bill introduced by Senator Cat
lin, of LuZerne. creating a state rae
mutual betting was defeated in the
Senate to-day by a vote of l yeas to
Is nays, the measure lacking six
votes to pass it. There was no dis
cussion of the bill. Later the bill was
reconsidered and placed on the post
poned calendar. There was no discus
sion on the measure.
Senator Catlin first voted yea and
when he realized that the measure
was defeated he changed to no so
as to be in a position to move for
reconsideration. Senator Mcconnell,
of Northumberland. later moved to
reconsider and the motion was sec
onded by Mr.. Catlin. A division was
called for and the motion carried,
25 to I.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-04-14
MRS. ELMINA c. sHoEMAN DIES

Mrs. Elmina Carr Shoeman, aged
20. a resident of this city for "a years,
prior TO the time that she lived in
Wormleysburg, died this morning at
her home, Second and Walnut street
Wormleysburg, from pneumonia. Sne
is survived by two sons, Earnest A.,
and Hiram l.. two daughters, Edith
10. and Mabel B., both at home also
ten grandchildren. Funeral services
will be held at the home Friday even
ing at 790 o'clock, the Rev. 5. Edwin
Rupp, officiating. Burial will be
made Saturday morning in the East
Harrisburg cemetery.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-04-14
Japanese Crew Honors
Men Who Died on F-4

Honolulu, April 1.-THE air COM
pressed tank that is to be used in the
attempt to raise the submerged sub
marine F-4 was placed yesterday by
divers Drellishak and Crilly. 1t was
subjected to a pressure of 105 pounds
per square inch. which is equivalent to
submersion of % feet below the sur
face, and the results were reported sat
isfactory. 1t was announced the ap-
paratus would be taken to-day to the
scene of operations. The pontoons that
are to be used to raise the F-4 in case
other means prove unavailing, have
been completed and the ready for use.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-04-14
PENNA. STEEL CO.
BUILDING BRIDGE
Starts Work on Structure Across
Potomac River on Branch of
Western Maryland

Hagerstown. Md, April 14.-Work-
men in the employ of the Pennsylva-
mia Steel Company. of Steelton, Pa.
yesterday began laying the first span
Of the girder bridge across the Poto-
mac river, five miles above Williams
port, on the new branch line from the
Western Maryland Railroad into West
Virginia. The bridge will have twelve
piers. and it will require abous two
months to complete it. The pennsyl-
vania Steel Company has the contract
to erect the superstructure.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-04-14
Flags at Half-mast
in Honor of Lincoln
By Associated Press

Washington, April 14.-Instructions
were being sent out from here to-day
TO all parts of the world where the
United States is officially represented
for the observance of the fiftieth an
niversary of the death of Abraham
lincoln tomorrow.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-04-14
ANTIFEE BILL KILLED

The bill to abolish the fee system
for county officers in counties having
less than 10000 population and sub
stituting q salary schedule was de-
feated in the House to-day, receiving
only twenty votes. One hundred and
fifty lone members voted in the mega
tive.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-04-14
WAR HELPING SOCIALISM

Walter Thomas Mills, spoke to q
large audience last evening in the
Board Of Trade hall, on Science and
Socialism" He declared that the
present war is helping socialism. He
also told of the uselessness of COM
petition when monopoly is in force.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-04-14
MRS. CHRISTINA LIBHART DIES

Marietta, April 14.-Mrs. Christina
Coble Libhart, aged S2i died last even
ing. She was the oldest woman in this
section, ana the last of the organizers
of the old Zion Reformed Church.
Two children, nine grandchildren, ana
three brothers, among whom are eN-
Chief Burgess John Kugle, of Marlet-
ia, and Samuel Kugle, of HARRISBURG
survive.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-04-14
@enfRsakbpet1tt1 t1t1sa So exgl esxzgalnt2ll@ae
Long List of Officers For
Dillsburg Fall Election
Sfeeial to T'he Tflegrafll

Dillsburg, Pa. April. 14.-On ac-
count of deaths and errors at the last
borough election. there will be large
list of borough officers elected in Dills-
burg this fall. for which candidates
are already aspiring. Among the ofn-
GERS to be elected will be two Justices
of the peace. constable, assessor, four
school directors. several councilmen,
judge of election and inspectors.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-04-14
ELEVEN ON LOST LAUNCH
BY Associated Press

San Pedro, Cal, April l4.-EIeNen
men are aboard the launch Hudson
which was swept out to sea from FL
Segundo, a beach town, yesterday dur
ing a heavy gale. A close watch was
kept to-day for the launch by life
saving stations on the southern coast
Search at various ports has failed
to find the boat and fears are telt for
the safety of the men.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-04-14
INJURED IN GAME

Marietta, April 14.-Raymond Bore
man, who for several years has been
living at Detroit, Mich, and was 2
member of the City League Basketball
team, was badly injured there by fall
ing in a game, and came home yester-
day to recuperate.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-04-14

offered a prayer. A solo by Miss Henry
followed. Blair Smith played a selec-
tion on the violin. A piano solo by
Barton Bolts was played. Other num-
bers were a reading by Miss Yocum
and an address by the Rev. A. NJ.
Stamets, pastor.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-04-14
RECEIVE MEMBERS At
AUGSBURG LUTHERAN
Hundred Communicates at Enter
tainment Given by Aid
Society

More than one hun
dred new mem bers
were given a recep-
tion at Augsburg Lu-
theran Church, last
evening. The affair
was in charge of the
Ladies' Aid Society.
Plants and bright
Spring flowers COM
posed the principal
decorations. An Eas-
ter anthem was sung
by a choir of thirty
voices under the di-
rection of Miss Ethel
Henry. j. p. Ewing
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-04-14
WooDMEN sELECT LANCASTER

Wilkes Barre. Pa. April 14.-The
Woodmen of the World and the Wood
mems Circle in state convention here
to-day decided to hold their next bien-
nial meeting in Lancaster in April,
1917.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-26
CITY TO PURCHASE
S0UTHS|DE PLANT
WOODLAND HEIGHTS WATER
AND SEWI.R SYSTEMS TO BE
COME CITY PROPERTY.

After hearing remarks from the
City Attorney, the City En- sineer, Al
dermen ". " Workman and Thomas
Bryan, the Street Committee OF City
Council yesterday evening recon-
merded to Council Il resolution re-
curing the City Attorney 10 ascer-
tain the cost. etc. OF the water and
sewer systems Ge Woodland Heights
owned by me Southside Water Conn
pany. Incorporated. with the purpose
in view Of securing the same for
the city OF Richmond.
City ATTORNEY Pollard stated that
the fact that such an institution al
ready existed. was OF great value to
the city. as il would take number
Of years to provide the people of that
section OF The newly annexed territory
with such conveniences
City Engineer Boiling said that his
department AZ this time was crowded
with work. and that ii 1T had TO take
up this additional Labor. more men
would have to be employed, or work
in other sections would have TO be
neglected.
Alderman workman sal there was
no occasion for pushing the PROPOSE
ton unnecessarily but he believed
action should be taken as soon as
possible.
Mr. Bryan stated taat the company
had the books on hand. with all the
data concerning cost, etc, which he
would he glad 10 turn ever TO the
city for ito convenience. All the
company wishes In fair price FOR
the property. He said that while the
water being served the people OF
Woodland Heights was little higher
than charged by the city, IT was just
what the company paid the city,
The company is now losing
money" declared Mr.. Bry2n. and We
are anxious To have the CRY take the
plant OF o3sr hands.
The acti IN taken BY the COMMITTEES
IN recommending the adoption Of q
resolution purchasing tho property
means tina: TING resolution VIII be
presented to Common Council neS'
Monday night Then ii Will prob
ably Ice referred 10 the Finance Com
mit.ee. and at ths, time the City Al
torney and City Engineer will set
busy or their portions Of the work
Those pre-ent at the meeting were
Chairman Pollock. Messrs. Gunst, Sul'
Ivan. Butle-, English and Nielsen.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-26
IMPROVE RACE
BY KILLING men
WORLD LOOKS ON AT GREATEST
TRAGEDY IN ALL
HISTORY. Z.

CWestern Union News. New York.>
The worid--the old, war-scarred
worlds looking on at the oigEest
fight mankind has ever engaged in.
The hordes Of Attiia were not in II.
Napolecn's forces were a drop in the
bucket Millions OF veil-meaning
men--related by ties of blood, ties or
language. ties of religion ties OF COM
merc.aI interest. ties of friendship. ana
ties of aspiration--are pouring lead
and iron into one another and piung-
ing cold steel into each Others hearts.
without the faintest idea OF why they
are doing il, except that they have
been told that their own particular
country is IN the right and faces de-
struc ion il beaten ir this -amr Of
war
Meanwhile the vast forces OF the
nonconnbatant world look on. grow
poorer. scrimp, save. suffer women
aud children most-and dry-eyed or
weeping. STAND aghast in impotent
wonder.
And th.y-the great working.
weaith-prodacing. industrious leaders
and followers in the commercial
army--know perfectly we'll this cold
fuci, viz that war Ia the greatest
SueHiY RtoON1AstS As@os 4 " =
cannot kill good men ana destroy GOOD
property and thereby tmproyts rns
condition Of the human race.
7. Is net rood sense.
What Is the world for anyway
Why, I. saen4 10 Be q p1AcA, ~ tai
as has been figured out up to date, for
human beings to 1--we In and TO enjoy
to enjoy by being useful, industrious
honest. kina, cheerful sad generally
decent.
How long must the Aunsnr sace eos.
tinue TO safss. from the k4iis.g 81
ma;l by wholesaler Cannot taere iss
applied to Ice .nsoFoouSDe bsyRssa
/ rhe accidentally aseeuS1ptQ6 9Toa1s q
| the sAgsn's :nheetAAS1 49, * tlal
sizupis xulaa With - M(iTfel q
in mons nero rel1s(09o1 1N5AiieAe7
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-26
G0lOSIE|N SPEAKS
HERE ON SOCIALISM
WILL DELIVER FREE LECTURE
AT CITY AUDITORIUM THURS
DAY NIGHT.

Nurh interest has been aroused ny
the recent announcement IN tnc Wy
rinian of january l6 that David Gold
stein will lecture in Richmond on
THE Evils and Dangers OF Social
ism on Thursday night
This lecture has no political sig
nif,cance, as the lecturer will not take
mn the question of Socialism as q
noIttscal organization. He will deal
with it's attitude towards orGn nixed
!t,hristianitv and also towards the
unions and organized labor. He Will
ATTEMPT to show that the tenets OF
international Socialism are opposed
10 organized Christianity. irrespective
of denominationai lines and that So
cialist leaders have endeavored IN the
different conventions TO disrupt ana
discourage the various labor unions.
This he will bring out by numerous
extracts from the works and sayings
of prominent Socialists, from Kari
Mark 10 the present day, lie will en-
aeayor to prove this, also. from his
own experiences as former natfonai
tigure in the Socialist party. he was
the first Socialist candidate for Mayor
OF Boston.
since leaving the Socialist party,
Mr.. Goldstein has devoted his time
To social service. and is now secretary
of the Boston school Of Political
Economy His reputation as lectur-
err and debater IS nation wide, anu
during the last year he completed
I've months tour OF the Northern and
Western States. delivering his lecture.
Socialism Exposed. or Christianity
versus Socialism," This is the lecture
that he will deliver at the City Audi
forum Thursday, January IS. at $50
f.. NJ The public Is cordially. invited
To attend this lecture, which Is free OF
charge,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-26
LABURNUM WATER
SYSTEM TO CITY
PURCHASE OF PLANT WILL EN-
TAIL EXPENDITURE OF SUN
OF s24,9l3.f5.

At the request OF the Administra-
tive Board yesterday statement Is to
the cost of the Laburnum water sys-
tenn to the city was laid before that
body by the company. through Com
missioner Beck, The company places
the figures at SEA. e1sl5. which II Is
said Is simply the cost Of installation
OF the plant without added interest.
Under arrangements with the city.
at the time the plant was Installed,
and the city consented to supply the
company with water. II was agreed
that when annexation had been con-
summated the city would take over
the plant.
The statement was referred to Su-
per.ntendent Davis for examination.
The money for payment of this ac-
count viii probably come from the
special bond issue authorized for i'm
provements in annexed territory.
The board awarded the. contract for
digging trenches, refIi!ng and repay
ing the same to Cheatwood Deaner
the lowest bidders. Heretofore the
work for different departments has
been awarded to different contrac-
tors.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-26
BOTH PRISONER AND
HIS LAWYER Ill
GAIT CASE CONTYNCED-AR 3U-
MENT IN KIDD CASE AGAIN
POSTPONED.

AS was expected. becau.. OF the
illness OF beth the prisoner and his
counsel. the case OF Roland B. Gait.
alias Professor Blair. charged with
fleecing William r. Kahn, q South
Richmond merchant out OF $1,000.
was yesterday continued In Hastings
Court. Blair Il III in the hospital
ward Of the City Jail. His counsel.
Harry N. Smith. Jr.. Ii undergoing
treatment at st. lakes Hospital. hay
ing recently been operated upon.
Hearing OF argument 20 SGT aside
the verdict In the case Of Leo M.
Kidd. convicted OF involuntary man
slaughter and given three months IN
Jail in addition to q fine of $500. was
also continued Louis O. Wenden-
burg. his attorney asked for the con-
tinuance on the grounds that he was
busy with legislative matters at pres
emit and did not have time to 60 into
the case Kidd was held responsible
for the death of Pauline Thorpe, who
died from injuries which she receiv-
ell when the automobile in which she
was riding with KIDD. coliided with
q tax:cah At Beividere and Grace
Streets several months ago.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-26
WILL. DISCUSS
FRANCHISE MATTER

pfcminesif iaeer inca Will discuss
municipal ownership OF puzzle utilities
ana the thsrty-yaaf fraHrhise which "
t,pw belns applied Tor by the Virginia
railway aad Power Company, when A
meeting In. held Wednesday night In
the Js. o. u. A. NJ, Hail. Fuite:i,
Among those vino will be present
arc President p. 9. pavlsan. Of tho
ihRfe Federation Of IAher, and aasFs=
fary HewaFa r. teivin, bath III whom
viii aeiiFaF addresses. This nesting
will be hetd under the auspices OF
WefkiRsmsn's FFessstsve Assssia-
ion.
II was aanoafieaa yesterday that
G6HfFsss1i&a HHaeft Gf6gssf; at 6ii5,
Wis has RssaBtea All iRvissti6n 10
speak 10 iha LABOR people ct Rich=
Hseiid; viii hs III HIeanl8Hs sitissf 6n
s9ags s AZ ~ Jeha Hasaasli audi
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-26
SPEAKERS NAMED
FOR MASS MEETING

Arrangements have been completed
for the mass meeting at Junior or
der Hall, Fulton tomorrow night, un-
der the auspices OF the Werkingmen
Protective Association. The subiec.
for discussion will he Municipal
Ownership CT Street Car Lines anu
Electric Light and Power Plants.
Sneakars who will discuss the sub
iect will be State Senator L. o. Wen
denburg. James E. Dickerson. IA. J.
Colvin and losersn Stewart iafse
crowd Ia expected, as the subject mas
attracted much attention among the
working people of the city.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-26
BUDGET NOW READY
FOR CITY COUNCIL
FINANCE COMMITTEE COMPLETES
ITs LABoRx NEAR MIDNIGHT
HOUR,
COUNCIL TO MEET JAN. 20
SPECIAL SESSION FOR FRIDAY
NIGHT TO CONSIDER ANNUAL
APPROPRIATION OH
DINAAtE.

Shortly before midnight last night
the Finance Committee of the CITY
Council completed its labors on the
annual budget and the appropriation
ordinance will be presented TO Common
Council at special nsstlng Friday
night. This meeting will be called by
President Peters today.
While no information concerning the
budget could he gotten from members
Of the committee last night, II is IN
derstood that the appropriations Will
come within the anticipated receipts,
which, means that nearly half MIL
lion dollars has been stricken from
the lists OF wants ar recommended by
the Administrative Board and heads OF
depsrtments not under the supervision
OF that board.
Some Of the interesting Items, so
far as apr oprtations are concerned,
and which are in the public mind. are
those pertaining to the establishment
of the Juvenile and Domestic Rela-
lions Court, the appropriation OF $1,000
for the prosecution OF inquiry and In
vestigation of the proposed light and
power rates OF the Virginia Railway
and Power Company before the Cor
poration Commission, an appropria-
don of suficient funds to take care
of Pine Camp, an appropriation OF
money for q city farm. and an appro-
pyi&tion for the purpose of building .
new Second Police Station.
The ordinance win be printed and
ready for distribution at the meeting
OF Council Friday night. All persons
including printers who may set the
type. and pressmen. with be sworn To
secrecy concerning the publicity OF the
ordinance. and no one, unless some
member Of the committee slips out
something except members OF the FL
nance Committee, win be able to know
the contents of the paper, until made
! public Friday night.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-26
RECOMMENDS PLAN
FOR CITY BUILDING
FAVOR PRIZE WINNING
IN
DESIGN. I

The Special Committee on New NUMB
cipal Building last night adopted =
resolution recomm ending to Councfl
the plan az presented by CsrneaI h
Johnston, which won the prize Of
$1,000. and asking an appropriation OF
$4,000 Tor the purpose OF proceeding
with the working plans for the build
ing resolution was passed. also,
authorizing the committee to employ
an advisory architect to confer with
the priss-winning architects, during
the progress of the work on the plans.
Advisory Architect A. C. Bosom. Of
New York, who passed upon the plans
as presented by number of Richmond
architects. was present at the meeting.
and advised with the members for an
hour. He suggested that great care
be taken in the formation of the work
ing plans so as to provide for changes
which may be necessary in equipment
within the next twenty years. THIS.
he said. will prove one of the most
/ important features of the construc-
ton of the new building.
Take Year For Plans.
1t was stated by Mr.. Bosom that
probably a year would be consumed In
+ preparing the plans. MT. CarneAI
thought that fifteen months would be
necessary.
Mr.. Peters expressed the opinion
that work should at once be started
on the proposition. so that by the time
the plans were ready actual building
might be begun. He reflected the SEN
timent Of the other members Of the
committee
| Should Council adopt the recon-
mendation and the resolution giving
the committee the right to employ m
advisory architect, 1t Is probable thAt
Mr., Bosom will be retained and Will
| be associated with Carneai a. Johnston.
+ Mr., Carneal said that his concern would
employ an advisor. regardless OF what
! the city did.
| Under the rules OF the Association
/ Of architects, the advisor will be poad
/ out Of the percentage allowed the
winning sohitect. 80 that the city w6n
not DO required to pay an additional
!. sum.
win Cost es50O00.
The plans drawn by Carnsa1 =
Johnson with entail cost to the clsy
of something like Ssso.ooo, ~ est1-
mated by Mr.. Bosom.
| Members Of the committee pru0uH4
were Chairman seaton. Msssrs. .AAamav
Peters and Jones,
NJ
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-26
CLIENT DAY WILL
Be OBSERVED
HOLIDAY IN HONOR OF HUN
DREDTH ANNIVERSARY OF
PEACE WITH ENGLAND.

Under an act If the Legislature,
approved March %, 1914. February
II being the ono hundredth aDniver-
aary OF the ratification of peace be-
tween the United States and Great
Britain, known as the Treaty or
Client, will be observed in Virginia
asa holiday
The act was passed unanimously
by both houses Of the Legislature, and
calls upon the people OF the State to
devote n part OF the day to THANKS
giving and prayer and makes Of the
day public holiday. r.
On that day public offices will he
closed, and banks and schools Will
observe the holiday.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-26
Supexvtsors Meet.

Reports regarding improvements TO
county roads was heard yesterday at
the regular meeting OF the Chester
neld Board Of Supervisors. which was
held In Chesterfield County Courthouse
Routine business was transacted. As
was expected. the board did not make
q reconm endation to Judge Soushall in
connection with the once OF chief of
police Of the county
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-26
IN THE LAND OF
THE SkT~

The xloriuus mountains OF western
North Carolina Colt. riding. mountain
climbing and ALL outdoor sports pro-
vided. Invigorating climate, extremely
low round trip fares and excellent tram
seryics via Southern Railway. Hand =
some literature and full information
may he had upon application 10 II. L.
BISHOP, Division Passenger Agent,
Southern Railway, aoI East Main
Street Richmond. vs..
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-26
.who,. To blame 90

who's to Biame?' will be The play
let presented in Weatherford Memorial
Baptist sChurch tonight, The play is
to be given under the. auspices of the
Rerean ard Fidelis Sunday School
classes. The inai dress rehearsal for
the play was held last night and from
m uacensored report IL II known that
.4he actors took thoir psfts well
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-26
wnl Have New Croun ds.

The city will he forced to locate the
girls playground of South Richmond
for next year. The lot on which the
girls of the Scuthside recuperated last
year il now occupied by 9. building.
The boys will remain at Fifteenth and
Perry Streets