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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-06

Three hundred thousand babies. ac-
cordlng to the ehiidren's bureau. die
before they are twelve months old.
This bureau is conducting o detailed
inquiry into the social and economic
causes of babies deaths. Its report
shows that the inquiry completed dur
ing the past year reveal an average lr-
FAINT death rate of 134 out of every 1909
babies In steel-making and coal
mining town as against a rate OF 50
out OF every thousand in residential
suburb. An even greater contrast Is
found between the most congested sec
ton and the choicest residential sec
tion In each of these two com Glun,t'es
/ Commenting upon these findings the
report says: The more favorable the
civic and family surroundings aud the
better the general conditions of life
the more clearly are they reflected in
a lessened infant mortality"
Among the subjects of study which
the law directs the bureau to undertake
are infant mortality, the birth, rate,
orphanage and desertion, all requiring
information TO family structure.
The bureau approaches the problem
of infant mortality in a constructive
fashion through two pamphlets entitled
Prenatal Care. which are sent upon
request to mothers.
Program for week.
Monday. $3.50 Normal opening
by Mayor Ainslie.
Baby Saving by the Richmond Board
of Health" by DR.. f. G. Levy. chief Of
ficer Richmond Board of Health.
Privileges of Motherhood" DR.. A.
r. Picker, Department OF Vital Sta
tistics.
Tuesday. $40 P. M-"Tnfant Feed
ing" Dr. b. M. Rosebro. Department
of Childrens Diseases. Medical College
of Virginia.
privileges of Motherhood" Dr. A.
Z. Picker.
Wednesday. 3:s0 P. M.--"what Can
Be Done for Cripples?' illustrated lee
ture, DIR. w. r. Graham, Department
Of Surgery. Medical College of Vir-
ginia.
St Pauls Parish House. P. M
Problems of Nursing" Miss Crandall,
National Executive Secretary Public
Health Nursing Association.
Tuesday 3.30 P. M.-"Tuberculosis
in Infancy and Childhood" DR.. n
Thomas Emmett. Medical Director. Rich
moud Public Schools.
privileges of Motherhood" DR.. A.
z. Picker.
Friday, $3.50 p. M-"Eys Strain. Ade-
noids and Tonsiis," DR., X. s. Black
well, Department of Diseases of the
Eye, Medical College of Virginia.
Privileges of Motherhood" DR.. A.
f. Picker.
Saturday. $50 p. M-"Care OF the
Teeth" DR.. w. Fl. Street.
privileges OF Motherhood" DR.. A,
f. Picker
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-06
DISTRICT EDUCATORS
CONFERENCE CLOSED
Address Made ON Statewide Education.
kilograms Sent to Members
OF Legislature.

Especial to The Richmond virginlan.)
East Radford. Va. March 5.--The
educational conference of the Sixth
and Ninth Congressional Districts
came to a close Saturday afternoon.
when some $50 teachers. principals
and superintendent left for their
homes throughout Southwest Virginia
All were much pleased with their
entertainment and with the work
done. 1t was decided to hold the next
conference In Radford and to invite
several counties in the Tenth District
to join this conference.
The high school round table Satur-
day brought out a discussion, in
which about 100 principals Joined.
The main issue was that of super
vised study. The educators decided
for recitation class rather than a
study class.
The status Of the teachers pension
was discussed. A commission was ia
vored to pass upon applicants to the
end that those who are entitled to a
pension shall get 1t, and not those who
frequently now receive without de-
serving.
G. f. Diggs. OF Lynchburg, spoke
on an effective Statewide compulsory
education. law. His address was fol-
lowed by a collection to defray the
cost OF twenty-six kilograms to mem-
bers of the Legislature from this ter
ritory. urging them to vote for the
bill now before them
Bible Study In High Schools.
DR.. Morehead, of Roanoke College.
spoke on Credit For Bible Study In
the High School" The necessity of
religious training 70 back moral train
ing. universally recognized, was touch
ed upon, as was the difficulty of in
Producing such training under our sys-
TEN. which seeks to keep separate
church and state and guarantees re-
ligious freedom. But plans had been
worked out, and the doctor told of
the Gary plan and of the methods
used in North Dakota and in New
York. and called attention to the fact
that Radford Normal and Radford
schools now have a system satisfac-
tory to all denominations. making
Radford the pioneer in this work in
Virginia
The science conference was one of
the most interesting of the session. II
related TO popularizing science in the
college and country schools to make
q study of chemistry and biology and
physics of practical value in the home
and on the farm. Professor w. f
Parsons. OF Roanoke. is president of
this department in the southwest.
The exhibits of the domestic science
and manual arts department of the
normal won special attention of the
visitors AS showing how with a little
training girls can be taught to make
dresses and many other things. giving
tangible evidence of the practical
value OF this department.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-06

Washington. March e.-The indica-
tions are that the storm that is now
over the Plains States will advance
eastward and be attended by rains
Monday in the Ohio Valley. Tennessee
and the East Gulf States and rains ami
SHOWS in the region of the Great Lakes
Forecast for Monday and Tuesday.
Virginia--Overcast and warmer Mon
day. probably local rains in north and
west portions. Tuesday cloudy and
warmer.
North Carolina--Partly overcast Mon
day and Tuesday: somewhat warmer.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-06

While riding on an eastbound Broad
and Main-Stree car Saturday. Mat
Smith. a farmer from Amelia County.
was relieved of a $50 roll and a round
trip ticket.
he had reached the Main Street Station.
He told his story to a policeman, but
was unable to furnish a clue. He says
that he does not even remember be-
ing tostied on the car
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-06
Sustaining


This is the store it has been for thirty odd
principle and in practice No hold complaint if
know it. We have always confined stock the product Of
the representative whose reputation like
ours has fixed sandard-from which there has been
swerving
So low prices be accepted genuine advantage
for they without exception for qualities The
qualities guarantee confidently The qualities that have
buided big this season, ever up
holding prestige
Today complete with furniture for spring.
Come in let courteous statesmen you.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-06

which viii be held Tuesday. March IL.
At the present time r. e bishop. q
prominent local Methodist, who for
merly worshipped at BroadStreet
Church. Is now serving AZ superinten-
dent, while w. II. Currie, formerly
member OF Trinity Church. Is his as
sistant. Ii is understood that both of
them will be made permanent officers
when the election is LeId.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-06

Local Rainfall.
Rainfall last twelve hours.
Rainfall last twenty-four hours.
Excess In rainfall since March
Defisiencys in rainfall since Jam
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-06
CANDIDATES TO SPEAK
BEFORE EAST EhOERS
Young Meas Progressive Assoc1mtf0
VIII Hold Meeting Next Thurs
day Night.

Thursday. March .. beginning at
o'clock In the Springfield School audi
torium, Twenty-sixth and Leigh
Streets. public mass-meeting Will be
held under the auspices of the Young
Mems Progressive Association. fnvi-
tations have been issued to all OF the
candidates for the office of Mayor.
Common Council, and Board of Alder
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-01-01
SUCCESSION SALE
ESTATE OF LUCIEN DE-
CLOUETTE & WIFE
No. 6774, Probate Docket, st.
Landry.

By virtue of an order of the
Honorable the Sixteenth Ju-
dicial District Court of Louis
lana, in and for the Parish of
st. Landry, signed by B. FL.
Payy, Judge of said Court, and
in pursuance of a commission
to me directed, there will be
sold at public auction, to the
last and highest bidder, by the
undersigned tutrix, or a duly
qualified auctioneer, at the
residence of Francois Declou-
cite at Mallet, La, this parish
on
SATURDAY, JAN. Is, 1916,
at II o'clock A. M, the follow
ing described property, to-wit:
One blue mate, ore sorrel
horse, one bld. * COW and calf,
one muley cow and calf, ono
black heifer, . two year coil,
one filly, seven head Of hogs,
about eighty barrels Of corn
in the shuck, agricultural inn
one shot gun, ore
pistol, one saddle and briule.
Terms: Cash.
IRMA ~DELAFOSSE,
Tutrix.
jan 1-3t
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-01-01
r OF TABLEAU
ESTATE OF MARY G,
RICHARD
No. 6774, Probate Docket st.
Landry.

No. 6774, Probate Docket st.
Landry.
Whereas, Albert c.. Mouret,
tutor, has filed a tableau of
the privileged debts in above
estate, accompanied by his pc
tition praying for the homolo-
cation of the same.
And whereas the prayer of
said petition has been grant
ed by an order of court bear
ing date Dec. 27, 1915.
Now, therefore, notice is
hereby given to all parties in
terested to make opposition to
said tableau, to file same in
writing in my office, within the
required by law, why
said tableau should not be
homologated and confirmed.
HENRY JR.,
jan 1-3t Clerk Of Court.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-01-01
NOTICE OF TRESPASs. The

NOTICE OF TREsPAss: The
public is hereby notified that
hunting or trespassing on my
plantations in the Parish of
st. Landry, situated on both
sides of Bayou Rouge, near
Big Cane, La, also on my plan
tation known as the Smith
Sloane Reiber or Freshman
Place, is positively forbidden
-eso1d 90 IIIM s1o4gIoIA pue
cuted according to law.
Z.
dec 18-4t Big Cane. La.
NOTICE is hereby given that
I will apply to the police jury
the parish Of st. Landry
for a permit or license to oper-
ate a saloon for white people,
ii my former place of business,
at Mallet, La, for the year
dec 1s-4t G. N. BERTRAND.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-01-01
CONSTABLE SALE
THE I. TRACER co.
VERSUS
FRANK ZERNOTI
No. -, 18th Justice Court,
Parish of ST. Landry, La.

By virtue Of a writ Of feri
facias, issued by L. P. Carriere.
Justice Of the Peace of the 11th
Ward, in and for the Parish Of
St. Landry, in the above num-
bered and entitled suit, and to
me directed, / have seized and
viii offer for sale, at pubic
auction, for cash to the last
and highest bidder, at the
store of the defendant, this
Parish, on
SATURDAY, JAN. Is, 1916.
at IL o'clock a.. M, the follow
ing described property, to-wit:
q tables, | gas lamp, 2
coolers, Is empty bbls., / lot
faucets, | stove, 1 lot empty
TASKS, II 6 gall jugs, 10
gals. Maraschino, 20 gals.
Sherry wine, 2 gals. Anisette,
Whiskey IS IL pts. Gin, [ box
corks, IL pts. cordial, 8 quarts
port wine, Is pts Port cordial,
3 lamps, / ice box, 2 gal. gal.
vanized tubs, | cork screw,
10 quarts assorted liquor,
lopen), Z quarts sweet cordial.
Is bar spoons, 2 pts. Muscat
wine, s spittoons, / lot bar
glasses, | screen, / lot of
empty bar bottles, 1 lot porker
chips, 3 packs cards, / lot of
brooms, 2 bottles Peychand
bitters, | lot of measures and
tunnels, 2 sets bar fixtures, /
iron safe, | refrigerator, 1
csah register | sugar dish.
Terms: Cash, to pay and
satisfy the sum of Eighty-four
Dollars with interest and costs
unless the same is immediately
paid.
o. D. oRTEGo,
Constable 18th Ward.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-01-01
$595.06

Ordinance No. z OF 1915.
An ordinance by Mr.. Gail.
louet for the levying and col
lecting Of Village license fol
the year 1916, be it ordained
by the Board of Aldermen OF
the Village of Port Barre In
regular session convened.
Section First: That the Ii
cense laws Of the State of Lou
isiana now in force shall in SO
far as applicable be the Ii
cense ordinance of the Village
of Port Barre for the year
1916, except as hereinafter
modified and changed.
Section Second: That the
annual license for peddlers
and hackers in one and two
horse vehicles shall be fifteen
and twenty dollars respective
ly.
Section Third: That the
amount to be paid as an annu-
al license tax by retail dealers
on distilled alcoholic and malt
liquors shall be graded as fol
lows:
First Glass
When the gross annual
sale shall be $4,000 or more
the license shall be $4,000.
Second Glass:
When the gross annu
sales shall be less than
less than thirty thousand
($30,0O0) and not more than
twenty thousand ($20,OOO)
the license shall be $4,000.
Third Glass:
When the gross annual
sales shall be less than
twenty thousand ($2O,OOO)
and not more than ten thou
sand ($10,000) the license
shall be $500.
Fourth Glass:
When the gross annual
sales shall be ten thousand
(S10,000) or less the license
shall be $4,000.
Section Fifth:
That this ordinance shall
take effect on and after Jany.
LIST, 1916. Adopted Dec. 7th
1915, by the following votes,
after being read section by sec
ton:
J. NJ. Caillouet, Yea.
F. A. Dejean, Yea.
Leon Leblanc, Yea.
Nays: None.
Motion carried.
Ordinance No. 3 of 1915.
Section First: Tax Mileage.
An ordinance by Mr.. De-
jean to authorize the collec-
ton of an s mill tax on all
movable and immovabIe prop
.erty assessed within the cor
porate limits of the Village of
Port Barre for the year 1916.
Section No. 2.
That this ordinance shall
take effect on and after Jany.
1st, 1916. Adopted Dec. 7th
1915, by the following votes,
after being read section by Sec
ton:
J. M. Caillouet, Yea.
F. A. Dejean, Yea.
Leon Leblanc, Yea.
Nays: None.
There being no further bust
ness, motion by Dejean duly
seconded by Leblanc the meet
ingt sands adjourned subject
to a call.
A. E. REsWEBER, Mayor.
FL. P. WEBER, Sec.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-01-01
r OF
Frs MEETING

The Annual Meeting Of the
Stockholders of the Bank of
Sunset, Sunset, La, for the
election Of nine directors, will
be held at its banking house
in Sunset, La, on Tuesday,
January 18th, 1916, between
the hours of 2 and 4 D. m.
F. S. BARRY, Cashier.
jan LIT
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-01-01

NOTICE Saturday, January 8
eing a legal holiday, the
nks here will be closed.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-25
FEELS HAND In HIS POCKET
Whereupon Young Crowley Yells "He
Robbed Me" and Fight Fans
Give Chase

The tragic death of Andrew Crowley,
who was killed in the third round in a
preliminary bout with Mike Malone. at
the Nonpareil Club last Friday night,
failed to efface the lure of the prlzerng
In his 17-year-old brother James. OF 1855
West oxford street.
James was drawn TO the prizering in
the clubhouse at Kensington avenue and
Ontario street last night, by that ire
sistible influence which has been felt by
all fight fans" He became so intensely
absorbed in the lodging figures In the
roped arena that he was not aware what
was going on until sly hand had nearly
withdrawn purse containing s16.65 from
one of his trousers pockets. When at last
he awakened TO the consciousness that he
was being robbed. he turned around and
grabbed Reuben Shaeff, II years old of
$50 Lombard street. Shaeff eluded him,
,and started toward the entrance.
He robbed me-" yelled young Crowley,
and the place was In an uproar. Flight
fans" jumped up from their seats and
started toward Shaeff Policemen Smith
and McCuster, of the Belgrade and Clear
field streets station. arrested Shaeff. and
hurried him out of the clubhouse. He
was taken 10 City Hall today for a hear
ing.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-25
UNABLE TO PAY HOTEL
BILL, YOUTH ENDS LIFE
19-Year-Old Member of Promi-
nent Clearfeld Family
Commits Suicide

A letter that never came-that may
come today, too late-is believed by the
police TO have been the cause of the sui
eide of Earl C. illegal, 1S years old. a
member of a prominent Clearfeld, Pa,
family who shot himself through the
heart in n room at the Rittenhouse Hotel
yesterday. The mystery may be cleared
up today when his relatives arrive.
Young illegal, who left a note taking
all responsibility for his act upon himself
inquired repeatedly If there was a letter
for him and also telephoned several times
TO the offices of the carpet firm of John
and James Dobson, Inc, before he killed
himself. He was found late yesterday.
He had registered Wednesday, mention
ing the name of Judge Singleton Bell as
recommending the hotel, and showed pa
pers signed by his father giving the lat
ter's consent to the sons enlistment in
either the army or navy.
The note left by the youth read:
To whom it may concern-I, Earl
c. illegal. hereby commit this grev-
Gus fault l have taken the only way
I could see out of my difficulty with
out dishonor TO myself and to my
house. Was suddenly unable to meet
my hotel bill so | took this step,
The police do not believe that lack of
money caused him to shoot himself. for,
they pointed out, his relatives would have
been glad to pay the bill.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-25
JOSEPH PARKER NORRIS
LEFT ESTATE TO WIDOW
Will Disposes of Property Estimated
at $4,000

The will of Joseph Parker Norris, Sr.,
member of the Philadelphia Bar, who
died March II, at Clifton Heights Della
ware County, was probated today. It
leaves AN estate valued at $4,000 to
Isabel +. Norris, widow of the testator.
Requests of $1,000 to the Teachers An
nuity and Aid Association, $1,000 to the
Church of the Good Shepherd. Frankford
avenue and Cumberland street, and $500
to the Episcopal City Mission are included
In the will of Jane Massey 212i North I'd
street. who left property valued at $4,000.
An estate worth less than 100000" is
left by the will of Rudolph Klagholz, who
died in St Joseph's Hospital. TO Pauline
Klagholz, the widow of the testator, and
their four children.
Other Wills probated were those of
Michael F. Cullen, 1870 TiOga street, which
in private bequests disposes of property
valued at $4,000; Eleanor Delop. 1898
Callowhill street, s13, 500; Elizabeth Ryan,
1898 West Thompson street, S74OO Anna
$. Hall, 1925 North 57th street, $4,000;
Mary A. Linney. 2l0S Montrose street.
$4,000; Thomas NJ. Nolan Jefferson Hos.
pltal, $4,000; Charlotte Fulton, St Tim
othy Hospital, S2SOO; Mary Donlen, 1880
Morris street, 240O; Anne Fitzpatrick. St
Joseph's Hospital. $4,000, and Ann Waters.
7Oli Anderson street. $4,000,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-25
BAPTISTS BEGIN WORK
FOR FUND OF $4,000
Money Sought Is to Be Part of
100000 Endowment Wanted
for Institute

One hundred and twenty-five Baptist
churches, with thousands of members
captained by Is men and women, began
this noon to raise $4,000, the first part
on the $500, 900 endowment for the Eap'
tlst Institute for Christian Workers, 1926
Snyder avenue. The campaign will con-
tinue until April 30.
They began their campaign with an "n.
formation luncheon" held for 100 work
ers, at 1880 O'Clock at the institute. w.
ID. Gherlty, president of the board of trus.
tees of the school, and chairman of the
Finance Committee in charge of raising
the endowment, presided, He introduced
the speakers DR., John $. Lyon, of Boston,
field secretary of the Board of Education
of the Northern Baptist Convention; Mrs
/. II. OHarra, DR.. George H Ferris, pastor
of the First Baptist Church, and Or, j.
MilmOr Wilbur, president of the Baptist
Institute.
w. d. Gherky has charge OF the l50
workers lie has divided the territory
to be covered into sections and appointed
the following captains in the campaign:
Mrs. l. ii. O'Harra, Central District
Homer Toulon. northern section of city
Mrs. ]. II. Christian, southern section;
Miss Ida Myers, northeast; w *. Dom
aldson, northwest W. e. Hopkins Ger
mantown; Mrs. Sidney Luckin West Phil
adelpha. south Miss Emily Wagner West
Frankford; Mrs. W. C. Tongue, Logan;
Mrs Charles Thompson. Manayunk; Mrs.
B. G. Stevens. Darby; Miss Cora NJ Beggs,
Narberth Mrs. II. G.. Tull, Main Line
the Rev. George S. Young, Jenkintown;
the Rev. r. L. Mayberry, Amber; DR.. L.
w HaineF, Norristown, and Dr. B, ID.
Stelle, Chester
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-25
CLYDE KING LECTURES
ON PUBLIC OPINION"
Says Factional Fights in Po-
litical Parties Help So
cial Progress

Public opinion is rapidly becoming the
itfre which weilds the scepter of democ-
ncy. according to Clyde l.. King, assist
nj professor of political science at the
University of Pennsylvania, who delivered
% address this afternon at Houston Hall
q Public Opinions as Viewed by Emt-
rsat Political Theorists"
Public opinion is no longer the mob
Asgllng in the street" he said. 1T is
nat merely people indignant it is not
Z faeile, shallow, popular impression Of
tie moment; 1t is something more than a
Hsponderant opinion. or general opin-
hn or public judgment. 1t is mature
ncial Judgment reached after experiences
hzYe ben recounted, hopes and fears ex-
Hessed and results weighted"
The merits of public opinion were said
b the lecturer to lie in the fact that II
has wide gamut of sanction, is flexible,
rsnetratlng, prompt and cheap. 'Its de-
TITS" he said, ARE it's indefinteness. its
Iassional character. its short memory, its
asided Jurisdiction. its frequent impotence
I'D Its want of adequate technique.
The concentration of power and intiu-
nc because of the oligarchical tendencies
q our political leaders gives to new and
lenger leaders an opportunity to over
nfow them by championing causes more
ieeeptable to the public. This is a
psychological fact which we find in Amer
= as well as elsewhere.
indeed the readiness with which lead
= IN all political parties take advantage
i factlonal fight through championing
laeular causes to GUST the old boss is
sae Of the main forces in Industrial and
'seial progress"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-25
DIR. HEXAMER DENIES
LIQUOR AFFLTATION
President Of German-American
Alliance a Sensational Wit
ness in Brewery Probe

ERIE, Pa, March PEotesting in the
name of the German-AmeAican Alliance
against ,use Of its name or officials 20
serve political purposes Of the liquor
forces, and threatening an inquiry into
such practices, Dr. c. j. Hexamer. OF
Philadelphia, national president Of the
Alliance, proved sensational witness be-
fore the Federal Grand Jury probing
brewery activities in politics. Doctor
Hexamer was reported astounded at evil
dence the Government has OF use of the
Alliance by saloon forces of the Common
wealth.
For the Erie term of United States
Court the probe ended here at noon today.
Besides Doctor Hexamer, two other Phila-
delphians, Neil Bonner, president Of the
National Retail Liquor Dealers Associa-
tion, and DR.. E. r. Fleming, secretary OF
The Eastern Pennsylvania Wholesale Liq-
Ior Dealers Association, and Frank J.
Keelan. of Pittsburgh, were before the In
quisitors.
No indictments were returned and there
were no presentments.