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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-10-02
ALBERT AIKER TRIES
TO RACE PATROL WAGON
BuL Turns Into Hind Alley mud :.
Caught After Long Chas. by Patrol
Driver MetcnIf

Automobile Patrol Driver Mctcalf. or
the First Police Station. after an cx-
citing chase which lasted over several
blocks and few minutes. arrested Al
bert Aiken yesterday afternoon upon a
charge OF running his automobile nj a
reckless rate Of speed
According TO the officer. the chase
started near Twenty-third and BROAD
streets and ended up in a blind alley
on Ninth street, between Clay and
Leigh streets. lie said thar Aikcn was
running at about the fastest clip when
he passed over the Viaduct that hc
ever saw. and was making about three
blocks 10 his one he being in the big
automobile patrol. capablr OF making
n high rate of speed
The officer said that Aiken offered as
an excuse, that after he found he was
being chased he decided TO make "a good
one out OF il and get away IL he could.
But for the fact that he chose the
blind alley TO turn into to throw tho
officer off the track, he might havo
slipped away.
Aiken was required to give bond in
the sum OF 5000 for his appearance be :
fore Justice Crutch1eld.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-10-02
CAPTAIN IDEAS ARCHER TO BE
BURIED IN BROWNSVILLE
Kichin"nd Man, Serving a. Cuptnin IN
Rcculnr Army. Passes Avn,
Texas Dur,lcr

While funeral arrangements for can
tam Dcas Archer. of tho Twcntv-siSth
lntantry. who died Saturday at Browns
vile. Tex, had not yet been completed.
CAPTAIN William NJ. Archer Of this oity,
father OF the lato army officer. said
last night that the family has decided
mat the burial Will be in brownsville.
II had first heon planned 10 bring IN,
body back to Richmond
Captain DeaS Archor was :: n,,iy.
of this city. and was educated IN ,hn
local schools. He Joined tho army az
Ter leaving the Virginia PnIv,cchnio
institute. and had been In the servic.
continuously ever since. He u;,s ,h;,.
Weight years old and Unmarried
captain Archcr's last visit to Uicb-
tnond came about a wear and :, h,lp
aE" when he was a guest 1T his .utb-
or Subnrban homo. near Lakeside A.
though this city had been his home ,,n-
~! lie was twenty years old he came
here after that only for shur, visi,s
y brother. br. William Mead. Arcb.r
Is an army surgeon, stationed in Man
ma. - ]. Wade Lamb, OF Richmond :,
broihrr-in- law O! the late ARM On
Ger. went To Hrownsvill" scvcrnI d;,v.
ago, when the announcement u:,,g. ma,
captain Archer was Soriouyly ill., ,I
viii Supcrtnt'nd ia. funeral
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-10-02
COUNCIL ACTS TONIGHT
ON LOWERING OE>TRACKS
Resolution Directs Chesapeake Bay
Line to Conform to Crossings
ON Brook Turnpike.
NEW HEAVY TRAFFIC. STREET
Councilman I.atld to Propose Extcn-
sion Of Mayo Street From Broad
TO Min. relieving Congestion in
downtown Section.

The resolution which directs the City
Attorney L. institute lcra. proceed :
Jugs TO compel tho Richmond and chos-
apcakc Fay Railway to lower it's
tracks alou= the BROOK Road so grade
Mt all street crossings within TIA. city
limits, recommended for adoption by
the Committee Oh streets. will come
up for action At O'Clock Tonight IT
the monthly meeting Of the Common
Council
For many months tia. Administrn
rive Hoard has been rndc.,yorinu 10
have tho railway make this inpru..-
mcnt. and being Unsuccessful reported
ia" matter to TIA. Council with the
rcuucs, thar the city Attorney hc di-
rcctch To take steps. Citiz,ns OF Gin
ter Park ana l.ahufnum have also h.cn
hctiN" il sees inu TIA. improvements
declaring the conditions caused hy the
nigh elevation Of the roaihcd not only
TO be unsivhtly. but a nuisance in ,nany
ways
The original demand Of the Ndlnin-
iStrativ. BOARD VAS that tho tracks FOR
their entire length within ,i.- city
limits be brought to grade. bat The
company. on tho plea II the great cost
thiS would entail. succeeded IN .c,tin:,
the modification IN tho resolution NOW
pchuihG TO apply only 10 street croSs-
iheS IL IS Sill protesting against de-
ing the work, principal! On The Ground
that the road * not producil. any roy
cha". and that IL viii have 10 borrow
ihe money with which 10 carry out tho
Improvement
councilman Laud, 81 Madison Ward
ms announced his intention of oncriur
AT to-nishts session a resolution IN
W'""N Mayo street aud I.osust Allcy.
rom Broad to Nam street, ana rcun,n,
'h' thorocghfarc DiNio STREET Mr.
l.a''i WoIih h;,vc the stree, mad" sixr,
..'' IA Wi"'h ana TO transform i; into
has been - dcmard for n lon.. yyhil.
Charged with Assault
Waiter White. colorcd, was ,rro.,o,,
Yesterday hv Policeman WYATT ana
iockcd IN Tho First Police station
vnarec" with an assault upon Susi,
JohnSol,.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-10-02
WILL RETURN TO-DAY
f.0,rrBnr stuart Has Been In south
west IN Ma OF frinf>Ie's
tnnipniEm.

.-fI.; au aDAcn"c az more than Il
H'"E lG the Western part of the state,
C"s"furr STUART Viii return 10 his Of
H'" ',-GIj - ih"ki" mound OF hc-
.Di..'r'i srtT"F p"ud"Ecc The first
ibT"" G"ye ~ iaa, week, were spen. by
M t.pHt'upr iu 'hc interest Of r.. Lee
TJlh.s'.f '"u.p ".iGn for Congress. The
taui.ltH"r III ia" WccI. was spent at
M. ''aIr"n, Vi" Governors Russell
'r"ntI bDtH". where he had as his
vHrr' i;aHrp CDiling Denny, Of the
H"iHpHtH' LpIHcnpal Church. South.
Cr N"hn"hday th" Governor is Schcd-
urn ~ m3|c scicomng speech at
'n' HE|i!nl Sruthcrn Casualty and
;:vC'iI 'Guf"r"ucc which will convene
- 'uF jrHcraDn Hotel. ON Saturday
jr Wili T." N" rp"ak"r nf the day tho
~ nm D" me- ap"akcr ~ the day at tho
bapi" ~ ting'D Mountain. ut Kings
GrpE'.tp. - e.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-10-02
lombard GREAT owl.
"n"rs' Outraged by Loss 81 Ih.i,
hickcns. Make War ON the
Midnight Mnrnu,Irr

~''a' barred owl that had baen
,1 , M, .h'chcnS III the no!ghborh,od
20 iW"n'y-f"urth and AIarnhnll Strn.,.
m'.a niiich ut 2 o'clock yesterday morn.
$50 posse OF cnraHod citizrnu.
headed by Policeman c,m,nf,..',t
armed with shot-guns. RHO. ,,n ..'
'ols After tho siege which l,'',.n
soiho hn", during which III. .iIio.
HIeo foodiy number or shot, a, Vs..
h'ct' hird, they were unabl. 10 It..
rouge him, and one Of the n.i.b,,,.
.iho"o INC tree. bringing ihr ~ ri.
49," ""Wh with HIM. Then he br.yn
49, 49,, h''h with stick DUrihr
NV "'ihna rhincnt "f shotr thos" rolp,'
o"'S VINO didn't Know vh,, ,.nl
"rr'h~' stuck dish"nvciod hc,dr ,i,,
'nGir windows to see what IT va. n,,
about ""H %"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-10-02
RUNS AWAY AFTER ACCIDENT
Automobile Driver Ruua Negro Down
at Laurel und Br0Rd streets
md Escapea.

w. T.. Clantin. colorcd, OF 1914 Boule.
ward. Is In tho Virginia Hospital, tho
result OF being struck yesterday by
an automobile driven by some unknown
party. The accident occurred at the
corner OF Laurel and Broad Streets.
Witnesses stated that tho driver went
on with ont lnvcHtig,ltinG after he had
knocked tho negro down. Cfantin Is
not dangerously hurt.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-10-02
chnrIcd with Selling whr.L,.

ANis .S'avcr. col"r"d, thirty-two ycars
OF axe, laindr"ss. has been, locked
IN III" Second Police station upon I
charge uf selling whisky
Mary Athay. Col"rcd, OF 423 North
Fifteenth street. was yesterday arrest-
ed 10y Policemen sweet and Lunpk in
aud locked NJ in the First Police sta.
lion. charged with selling WHISKY
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-10-02
HOW|TzERs TO LEAVE
FOR BORDER TO-DAY
Order for Entertainment at 10 o'clock
This Morning Issued by Camp
Commanders.
SUPPLIES ALREADY on CARS
Richmond Artillcr.mcn Arc To Go on
First Train nf Movement, and Will
Carry All Ammunition and Horses.
Others Leave Two Hours Later.

orders. for th" movcllea Of thc E'!rSr
Battalion. ;'icli Artillery. ana BATTERY
c, National Guard Of, Virginia. from
Camp stuart 10 thu .ie>ictn border
were issued yesterday. and they will
depart to-day. The train bearing Bat
terry y. the Richmond lIowitzcls, is
scheduled to lcar" this morning at 10
o'clock. and tho others Will follow TWO
hours apart
immediately upon rcceip, Of t"l.-
graphic orders from the headquarters
Of tn" Department AZ the East direct
ing Tic Virginia ariilicrylucu 10 leave
for the border. which came late Satur-
day night, marked activity became
i'nnifca, at the camp. MI Of Scster-
day was spent in loading the four
trains which will carry the soldiers TO
Texas. T;y nichtfall all equipment.
with the exception ~ icntagc. was in
place in baggage cars aud on fat cars
Fcforc o'clock this lnornin.: the tents
will lie loaded, ana the troops VIII
then he ready To cutrniu.
Information that the artillcrymcn
were about to quit Camp STUART for
duty along the i;io Grandc yesterday
brought hundreds OF relatives and
friends OF the iihaki-clad unrdsmcn
TO the tented city 10 say farewell.
Many came from Norfolk. Portsmouth
and hampton, taking advantage OF
special railroad rates arranged for
their benefit. Local visitors were also
present III great numbers. as the Rich
| mond Howitzcrs. Battery y. is COM
posed entirely Of Richmond men. Bat
terry Il is from Norfolk. Battery c,
Portsmouth. ana Battery ID, Hampton.
The trains which VIII move the
troops aou,hward are now standing on
the sidngs q; Camp stuart and the
man will cnira!n from thnt i0imt.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-10-02

MAJOR and Camp Adjuiani.
~ direction Of Lieutenant Colon
.-alSIuoii-k.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-24
BIRDS OF PASSAGE

Who remembers the Yellow Kid? A gay
raj fish. rakish little body with a one-piece
dress and a seraphic, impudent smile. he
was And years ago there were Yellow
ESid candies, three for a cent and sticky
which YOU used to eat with the rest of
us. There were Yellow Kid cigars, called
"ssRars." II we remember, and Yellow Kid
dresses and such. Gone. faded out OF the
picture
Not alone by any means has the Yellow
Rid zone TO his eternal resting place
There was something changeless and
-ranS. something superior to the muta-
tons OF mere human life Ia him. and. we
may guess In what heaven his days are
spent. With what company Mr.. Verdant
Green and Little Rollo sit at the same
board. Alphonse and Castor. in that dim
Niryans, still bow and implore each other
10 preeede, and the ancient rustic, 81 Corn
tassle, cannot get over his earthly habit
OF blowing out the gas.
A charmed existence these people led on
earth. They never grew old, nor were
forced TO use tonies for badness. They
nsvsr needed 10 change their clothes. They
never grew stout Administrations came
and went, but the supermen and super
yemen and superchildren Of the comic
ENDORSEMENT never had 10 make out an in
oonae tax return. And what incomes they
hadI TO day We saw them In Paris, to-
naorrow lunchinE with the King of Siam.
a week later back home. Perpetual optim-
Ists. they made the best ana greatest out
81 Ilfe. Ana then suddenly goodnight
where are the17 In q comic supplement-
heaven psFaers. lpohns aova at 10 and
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-24
A NEW ALL-wATER SERVICE

A DAILY freight service by barge be-
"A tween Philadelphia and New York by
way of the Delaware and Raritan Canal
TO relieve the temporary railroad con-
gestion has greater possibilities. The
barges are to make the run between the
piers on the Delaware and on the Hudson
in fourteen hours. Arrangements are to
be made for the delivery of the freight
10 the consignee by dray on the day of
its arrival. At present the charges are
10 be the same as those by rail. Every
one knows, however. that freight can be
carried by water for less than by land II
the new line gets the patronage which it
deserves. we shall soon have an effective
competition With the railroads. This
should be followed by an increase in bust
ness between the two cities.
The canal is only sc miles long from its
start at Bordentown 70 its end at New
Brunswick. 1t is deep enough to float
barges drawing seven feet OF water. The
channel OF the Delaware and the Raritan
Is deep enough 10 make speed possible on
both ends OF the route. So that there Is
no doubt that the promised running time
can be maintained. The canal can accom-
modate much more trahic than now
passes through it, but its development has
been neglected for various reasons. II Is
one OF the inland waterways the deepen
ing Of which Is urged by those who think
that for military as well as for CONNER
cial reasons there should be a water route
between New York harbor and Chesa-
peake Bay open TO war vessels IN time
Of national peril. AS soon as the bust
ness men OF Philadelphia demonstrate to
Congress that there is large commercial
demand for the canal the arguments in
favor Of its enlargement for the aeeomno-
datian Of the smaller war vessels win be-
come so strong that & viii be dlaieuh 70
resist them.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-24
"THE STAR OF ETHIOPIA"

To the Editor of Public Ledger:
Sir-It is to be regretted that more white
people did not witness the Pageant of THE
Star of Ethiopia" given by the colored race
on the 10th, 18th and goth of this month.
Apart from the knowledge and psychologi-
cal insight which the author, DR.. Du Bos,
showed in relation to the history of the
Ethiopian race, the Intelligent interpreta-
tion which the 1000 actors in the pageant
gave of the authors thought was proof in
itself that the negro is not the mentally
torpid individual that prejudiced white folks
persist in considering him.
Another thing is also certain that so long
as the negro or any other race can claim
kinship with men and women of the stamp
of Doctor Du Bois, they who are able to
bring before people in graphic form the
evolutionary purpose of life and the vision
everlasting" to be attained through faith
in a Divine Power, such a race need not
have any fear of prejudice felt toward it.
THE Star of Ethiopia" which repre-
sented the star of faith showing its light
even through the darkness of fetishism,
takes on new radiance as nations learn
to substitute "the love of God" for the
fear of God" The fear of God" is a fetish
ghost that still shadows the conception of
Christianity, causing us to apply knowledge,
labor, science and art to evil purpose.
Through the law of love fear will be slain
and the pathway of everlasting life found
This ideal was beautifully illustrated in
the last scene of the pageant, when the
freedom of the world is ushered in by
children carrying the star of love sur
mounted by the cross of Christ, which cross
is now the symbol of the sacrifice of
selfish desire for the good of the race. Pa
thence Worth writes YEA the earth is
wrapped within the body of its ghost All
things that have been proved false reveal
unto the earth truth. The truth revealed
clings like petal mold and sweets the earth"
CHARLOTTE ABBEY, NJ. D.
pbIIadaInbia Nav 90 1915
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-24
VAIN TALK ON PEACE

To the Editor EUenin1 Ledger.
Sir-In todays EVENING LEDGER as we'll
as other contemporary newspapers, appears
a news article under the head of Peace pos
sble now, If United States acts Germans
believe"
This Is another deception Germany is
trying to hypnotize its people with and
making II appear though England and
France are ready to negotiate terms, as
their resources are nearly exhausted OF
course, this is very diplomatic on Germany'S
part, but the Germans have not counted on
Russia, and expect to retire from the
field honorably and apparently Victorious.
This, however. is absolutely not acceptable
to France or Russia.
If England is satisfied that German COM
merce and industries have been destroyed
so that England's commerce would regain
Its hold again with peace being restored as
her object. this Is not the object with which
France and Russia entered the war When
France called her sons to arms on August
1, 1914, she did not do 1t for the "fiutter
of the splendid show" but with the grim
determination to wipe out the existing con-
dition of military slavery and arise from
the humiliation of her downfall in 1871.
Nor has she forgotten the siege of Paris,
when the Germans tried to starve its in
habitants and then destroyed the best part
of 1t by their bombardment. She has not
forgotten the terms dictated by Bismarck at
Versailles. This time France and Russia
will dictate the terms of peace.
It is a surprising fact how easily the
American people are hoodwinked by smiles
and fiattery They go of at half-cock and
hair triggers when anybody says nice things
about or to them in order TO use them ad-
vantageously. For this reason diplomacy
should be a science taught to the rising
generation, as we have very little here.
Just because Sir Edward Grey and Presi-
dent Poincare happen TO mention peace in a
speech that does not mean France or Eng
land wants peace; far from 1t. Now England
may turn tail in This case. She has done ii
before. and France and Russia are on the
lookout. There will be no Leace until the
French and Russian armies enter Berlin
triumphant. and English capital will not
prevent IL.
In 1914, when Germany declared war,
Joffre's plans were to reduce the German
armies by attrition and 10 keep these armies
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-24
Origin of the Friends

Editor of "Whdt Do you RHoto"-Will
you kindly let me know something OF the
founder of the Society of Friends? Were
they ever prosecuted? T. T.. e.
The founder OF the Friends was George
Fox. who was born In England in 1924. The
society dates from about 1647 Neither Fox
nor his adherents at frst had any intention
OF establishing a new branch OF the church.
But the doctrines they preached were so in
compatible with the practices OF the sects
then existing that break was Inevitable.
During the 25 years of the reign OF Charles
II 1859 were imprisoned, 1913 transported
as slaves and 33S were killed or died In
prison II was not until 1858 that they were
free In England Here they, were perse-
cuted by the Massachusetts, Pufitans.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-24

past week the German attack has grown
more furious, especially IN the region
west OF the first attack, at the Dead Man
and HIN so4 Possibly to relieve the de,
Tenders Of those positions. fierce French
attack was made and the greater part Of
Douaumont was recaptured, victory
which, IL consolidated. may nullify the
entire German effort OF more than ninety
days The possession of this one fort has
been Of incalcuiabie value in permitting
freedom of action to the Germans far.
ther west. II it fails, they must start
all over again, and this time the French
are prepared
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-24
Answers to Yesterdays Quiz

1. The italian names for Rome and Naples
are Roma and Napoli.
2. Priest" is derived from and Is n con-
traction of the word "presbyter."
3. Stormy petreis are seabirds which run
along the water, particularly when
the sea Is stormy. "Petrer' Is de-
rived from PETER" in allusion to the
Apostles walking on the sea.
4. Sherwood Forest was in the vicinity
of Baltimore avenue and Christian
street, West Philadelphia.
5. The telegraph was first used to report
the proceedings of convention in
1914.
Q. Snuff Is powdered tobacco.
Z. Ice and salt are mixed to produce n
lower temperature. caused by tho con-
version of sensible into latent heat
in the melting of the Ice and by the
absorption of heat during the solu-
tion of the salt.
8. The Gulf Stream flows out of the Gulf
of Mexico, between Florida and the
Bahamas, and nOrtheastwardly along
the coast.
0. The Confederacy introduced armor-clad
ships and developed the floating tor
pedo.
10. The Pillars of Hercules are the opposite
rocks at the entrance of the Medi-
terranean, one in Spain, one In Africa.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-24
PRAIsING THE CHAMBER

The Chamber of Commerce OF Philadal-
phia is preparing to attack those merchants
and manufacturers who are unfair in bust
ness AFFAIRS. For instance when a Arm
advertises a marked all-wool suit for $50.
when the fact is there is 10 to 80 per cent.
cotton in the fabric, all business Is Injured
because II sits by and sees a fraud going on
without protest. The prosperity OF every
man largely depends upon the integrity ~
every man. city that will allow a dealsr
70 defraud people by false Representations
Injuries itself. II cannot do much tovvsrS
taking care OF ts trade unless II takes care
OF its character as we'll. A charactsrIsss
town drives away trade. A man who viii
cheat customer by defective goods. short
weight or false change hurts the town he
does business In. He drives trade ax,s,,
He should be driven on himself A Char,
Der Of Commerce should keep an eve ona,
for such fellows and chase them out ~
town.-Ohio State Journal u
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-24
THE TARIFF is THE ISSUE

To the Editor of Evening Ledger:
Sir-Your bold, outspoken editorial. "The
Tariff Is the ISSUE" of this evening, have
just read, and it brings to me the greatest
encouragement that l have had for many
q long day. Being interested in a large
manufacturing plant, employing in normal
conditions 500 or 500 hands, am natur-
ally anxious about the future for, except
the last six or eight months, our plant has
scarcely ran one-half its machinery for a
period of three years. If 1t had not been
for the war would have been entirely
closed down-being impossible to meet the
competition from abroad. How long will
the American people be fooled by the Demo-
cratic party? Do keep on with your con-
vincing articles they will assist in bringing
about the return of permanent prosperity.
WILLIAM HENRY.
Atlantic City, May 90.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-24
QUIZ

1. What did "Red Rose" and "white Rose"
signify In the WARS of the Roses?
2. What is the origin of the word Dunk"
meaning foolishness?
8. who are the Yaquis?
4. what ia shoddy?
8. What Is the tallest of the grasses?
Q. About how old Washington when
he took command of the Continental
Army at Boston?
7. What institution occupied the site of the
Postofflce Building?
8. Where Is Port Said?
o. About how many offenses were punish
able with death In England at the
time of Revolution?
10. What Is the renson for the frequency
of the occurrence of the name
"Smith"?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-24

A funny telegraphic "mix.up" is re.
ported from a leading Dublin hostelry.
A weIl-known Irish politician, breaking
his journey from the House of Com
mons in the Irish capital, wired, RE
serve private sitting room three days"
Much to his Indignation he received the
reply, mo room for dogs" Subsequent
inquiry elected from the postoffice the
explanation that the word days" had
been misread for dogs" by the oper-
ator
But G. NJ, who discovered the above ir
1.-THE Caterer" suspects that the mis-
take" may have been intentional, If the
operator knew the politician.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-24
OUR CONTRIBUTING EDITORS
Manufacturer Agrees That the Tariff Is the ssueHenr
Dubois Impossible Talk of Peace-Dr. Charlotte
Abbey Praises "The Star of Ethiopia"

at one place continually, so that too much
territory would not be ruined. and at the
same time continually grind down the
enemy. When Germany realized she was
not gaining ground after the battle of the
Marine and all was in deadlock, she knew
she had failed
If Germany made n mistake through the
fault of her ministers, then she should suffer
for 1t and not shirk; that does not seem to
be the German character.
However, don't allow the American public
to be mised that peace is in sight, as the
contracts were for two or three years and
they are going to be completed.
HENRI LEON TJBOIS.
Philadelphia, May 90.