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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-04-28
JETER IS CHOSEN
Nominated by Ward Cuucus for I'nr1
PRED Term OF George
II. LunSden.

'"hn 4. Jeter was yesterday after
noon nominated by the delegation Of
Jefferson Ward 30 III the vacancy in
NE common Council caused hv the
death 81 George II. I.umsdcn, who died
a lew days after being rnnominated in
the primary OF Apri! (.
The name OF Morgan T. Mills, a, his
FeNhost, was NOT presented 20 the eau.
Gus Ai. Mills saying that during the
greater portion OF the next thre.
months he would be on the Pacific
Coast For that reason he deemed that
II would o. improper for him 10 be
elected Otherwise. Il is said. Mr. Mills
would have beer tho choice OF inc
ward caucus
The meeting was hcid in the Office
~ Councilman George W. Rogers ~ !
o'clock All the jefferson Ward cbun-
gi''nsh "er" present, and MI Rogers,
senior member, presided.
Ny Jct"r's name viii hc presented
I" In" common Council Monday night.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-04-28
R. TURNER JONES AND
GORDON JONES ARE KILLED
Former Richmonders Meet Death in
Automobile Accident Near Denver,
Col.--RntcliHc liz Notified.

Clyde II. Ratcliffe yesterday received
a telegram from Denver, Col, ANNOUNCE
Ing tho death in an automobile ucci-
dent Of r. Turner Jones, son of Mine
try Jones, formerly n resident in Rich
mond and we'll known here, and Of
Gordon Jones. son-in-iaw nf Minetry
Jones, Mrs. Turner Jones was pinned
under the automobile and injured. and
Gordon Jones's father suffered two
broken ribs.
The party was on its way in :ln
automobile from Denver to St Joseph
Mo. to attend the wedding of Minetry
Jones, Jr, Details OF the accident are
not known here.
r. Turner Jones. who had but recent
" been married, was only twenty-seveu
years old, and was shortly to have
hccn made q director and vice-prcsi-
den, Of the Denver First National RaGl:
ot which Gordon Jones's father ia
president. He was :, graduate Of VIII
liam Jewell College. OF Liberty, Mo-
Minetry Jones. ST., was well known
IN all Baptist circles. and was cspe-
ciaily prominent in the Northwest. He
is q brother OF the late James Leigh
Jones.
The double funeral. according TO tho
telegram received by MIR Ratclife. will
take place this morning at II o'clock
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-04-28
SUPREME COURT DENIES
RELIEF IN ISENBERG CASE
Hcfuscs Writ OF Appeal mud Supcrsedcns
I'm Land Litigation From
Fnuuuicr COUNTY

j. NJ. IsenberE. of Fauuuier County.
WAS refused an appeal and supersedeas
by the Supreme Court OF Appeals yes
terday, from the decree OF the Circuit
Court of FauQuier entered September
~ 1915. in the appellants suit against
T. G. Pitcher and others
The petition relates that Isenberg
was the owner Of "a valuable farm In
Fauquier County which was encumb-
cred by mortgage of $1,000, securing
one 500 and one $1,000 bond. Finding
himself unable 10 pay the 500 bond
on maturity and the interest on tho
other bond amounting TO about 5000.
the petition continues. IscnherC applied
for help to Pitcher who advanced the
5000 needed. and assumed the indcbtc ed =
ness, taking as security an absolute
deed OF trust covering the entire prop-
crty.
In this transaction. tho court Is In
formed. 1t was clearly understood that
the land was decided TO Pitcher merely
10 protect the loan advanced by him,
ana that the property was To be recon
vcrted TO Isenberg as soon as the latter
arranged to pay back the loan and all
charges.
In the course Of time. after ndvertis-
ing the property In his own name, Iseu-
berg succeeded in selling ol7 of the o97
acres for $4,000, part Of the purchase
price 10 be in cash and the rest in
payments. When IsenberE applied to
Pitcher to make the necessary arrange
incnts with the new purchaser, the DO
:ition states. tho latter did so, but later
when IsenhcrG demanded n settlement,
it is stated. he was Informed by Pill
cher that he alone was the owner OF
the property and that Isenberg had
nothing coming TO him from the trans
action Pitcher also laid claim. the ne
tition asserts, to the residue of eighty
acres not conveyed 10 the new pur-
chaser.
Tho facts were laid before tho Circuit
Court OF Fauquier County, where Isen-
berg applied for relief. The court how
ever, entered a verdict for the defend
ant. From this decree Isenhcre ap-
peaied. only TO be denied relief by the
Supreme Court.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-04-28
FINANCE COMMITTEE
TO ACT ON BELT LINE
spcc'nl Meeting Is Called for To-
NiRht-HirschberE, Pollard and
boiling Aakcd to Attend

A special meeting of tho Council
FINANCE Committee will he held to-
night at o'clock TO take up tho reso-
luton of agreement between the city
md the officials Of the Richmond, Fred
er!cksburg and Potomac Railroad Com
rany in regard to the Belt Line prob
lem. The resolution has been favor
aoly reported by the Street COMMITTEES,
and was forwarded 20 the Finance Com
mittce from the Board Of Aldermen
The resolution provides that the
Mayor be authorized to accept from
the railroad company the dedication OF
right Of way over the Belt Line
tracks for the extension Of Monument
avenue and for the depression Of the
tracks IN accordance with tho modified
Hankins plan: Tho city engages to
Establish Il drainage system In 10 and
Z streets, running on either side and
parallel to the tracks. at a cos, OF
$500.
The Finance Committee is exnoc,ed
10 recommend an appropriation for this
amount. and ita report will be for
"arded to tho Common Council, which
meets on Monday night Chairman
John Hirschberg. City Attorney Poi.
lard and City Engineer Rolling have
been asked 10 appear before tho
Finance Committee
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-04-28
OLIVE KLINE TO SING
Another Distinguished Artist Added TO
SolOlsts for Wednesday Club
Festival.

With another distinguished artist en-
gagged for the Wednesday Clubs May
Festival. May s. . and 10. additional
evidence is given that the officers Of
'hc club arc determined TO make the
CONCERT this year the best in the his
tory of the organization.
Olive Kline, the noted concert so
prano. has Just been engaged for tho
festival and will appear on the open
inc night with the emperor of bari
tones. rasnuale Ainato. Last year
h"Sc two celebrated artists made q tour
Of the country in concert under the
same management. and divided tho
hyHriS OF iiI' many r''trcriS .I"cr
MISS line sang in Richmond several
years ag" in one Of the May festival
concerts. and established herself at
once as ravoritc in This city. Since
maj time she has studied with n num-
Der of celebrated teachers and n,r
WORK is receiving tile highest COM
incubation wherever she appears She
VIII appear III two numbers on the
opening program, and also sing the
soprano solo in THE I.orelcy," which,
~ TO be given by the "Wednesday Club
Chorus
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-04-28
COMMITTEE GIVES $500
FOR BIRMINGHAM TRIP
FORTY Roy Scouts VIII he Selected TO
attend Coming Reunion OF
Confederate Veternns.

The Council Committee on Advertis-
'nE yesterday afternoon voted 70 ap-
propriate $500 to pay par, OF the ex-
penses OF the Boy Scouts to Tho Con-
federate Reunion to be held in Rirn-
insham. Ala. beginning or May IS. In
order to avoid a technicality, the chair
man OF the committee or some mem
per to be designated by him will &C
company the Scouts, 10 extend an In
FltatioH TO tho Confederates Ia hold
their next reunion IN Richmond
Scout Master l.. ". Durre;t, Sidney
MhS farland' n Scout officer, and Frank
W. Duke, superintendent OF the Viz
Gina Mechanics Institute. appeared bo :
tore tho committee, and urgently 70
iuested the appropriation. II was ~.
planned that about forty Scouts would
take the trip. the most efficient 10 he
selected. Each boy is to contrjhu,a
SO toward Tho expenses
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-04-28
SPONSORS NAMED
Miss Lcoky and Miss Jefrcys tn Rem
resent Veterans mt Confcd-
crate ReuuIon

Miss Marian Lccky. OF 1921 Stuart
avenue, and Miss Bessie Good Jcffrcys,
OF Chase City. have been appointed
sponsor and maid of honor, respec-
lively, Tor the First Brigade, United
confederate Veterans. At the reunion
III b,rinlneham. and Will leave Rich
mond May IA with tho brigade for MI
mingham.
There will be four Virginia bripades
~ the reunion with Major-Gencral 7.
thompson Brown. commander Spon-
sors and maids of honor for the other
three brlghdes have not been an
hounced as yet, but will probably be
named during Tho present weel, pr,r
adicr-Gcnerai Freeman. commander Of
the FIRST Brigade. made the announce
meht OF the sponsor and maid of honor
for his brigade yesterday.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-04-28
Johnston Says
Outlook Is Good
Candidate for State Treasurer
Calls On Friends in and
About Capitol.

II am n modest nan-as you can
sec---and I don't like to boast. but the
outlook is good. exceedingly good"
Thus spoke Charles A. Johnston, of
Bradford, candidate for State Treasurer
To - group Of friends i'll the State Audi
tors Office yesterday, who inquired
about his health and prospects. Mr.
Johnston spent the day in the city on
business. and took advantage of tho
opportunity to call ON friends ut the
Capitol offices. In former years he was
a member or the General Assembly.
In 1912 Mr.. Johnston was Il candi.
date for the Office of Auditor OF Public
Accounts. which was filed By the Joint
Democratic caucus. He WAS defeated
by 6. Lee Moore by IA narrow margin
II didn't mind so much being beaten
by YOU. he observed TO Auditor Moore,
but being beaten by just two votes
was what hurt"
Yes. that was hard luck" agreed
the Auditor.
Mr.. Johnston has as rivals for tho
Office OF state Treasurer. a. w. IIar-
man. of Richmond, the incumbent, and
James b. Bolts. Of Roanoke All of
the candidates are conducting a vieo-
rnus campaign.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-04-28
SHOE AND LEATHER MEN
CLOSE THEIR CONVENTION
Pronounce Stay in Richmond Most
Profitable and Pleasant
In Years.
MEET NEXT IN MILWAUKEE
Time Is Left to Executive Commit
tee After Conference With Busi.
ness Men of That City-DeIcgates
VIII Scatter To-Day.

Delegates to the annual convention
OF the National Leather and Shoe Find
ers' Association. In joint sasston with
the associate manufacturer members,
yesterday selected Milwaukee. Wis. az
the next meeting place OF the assoc!-
ation. The convention will be held
some time In July. the exact date TO
be fixed after conference between
me associations executive committee
ana the business men OF Milwaukee,
After thrce-day session In Rich
mond. described by some Of the dele
gates as the most profitable and pleas
ant convention held By the association
In number or years. the shoe and
leather men wound UP their annual
gathering last night with a ban1ue,
ana dance at the Jefferson. Covers
were laid for more than 300 guests
Mayor Ainslie and Business Manager
Dabncy. OF the Chamber OF Commerce.
who have received tho thanks OF the
association for the cordial greetings
extended II on the opening DAY, were
guests Of honor. Frank w Whitcher
OF Boston. the associations treasurer
anu counsellor 20 tho United States
Chamber of Commerce. acted as toast
master.
DELEGATES WILL
SCATTER THIS MORNING;
Many OF the delegates will leave
TINS morning for their homes in va
!ious sections OF the United States A
number or them will remain In the city
over sunday Others Will 20 to Old
Point Comfort for stay OF several
days.
Inc session yesterday. which was n
Joint one between the jobbcrs and the
manufacturers. was given over to the
passage or resolution. thanking tho
people of Richmond for tho hospitality
extended them during their stav in
the city. and the discussion OF techni-
cal matters related IL tho trade Dur
ing tho afternoon, the delegates made
a sightseeing tour OF the city and
the surrounding country, going on, as
far rs the battlefield at Seven Pines.
In one direction. and the Country Club
In another.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-04-28
FOR CLEAN FOOD
Hou"rvives' LenRne ]. Formed Wi,h
sixty Menber.--WnI Co-Opcrute
With stores

With tho organization ot the Rich
Tnond branch Of the Housewives
League. women in this city have begun
campaign for pure food IT reason
able prices from clean stores. ana win
Cooperate with tho stores 10 this end.
Aho"t Sixty women have become mem
oHrs or the league, which waa organ
i@ed IN the Young Mems Christian Ae-
ISOLATION Building Mrs whitehead
president OF the Norfolk League, as
sisted In the organization.
ohicers were elected as follows:
Mrs Stuar' M!chauX, president. Mrs
q = wilmer, FIRST Vice president: Mrs
ShaFies lea. second president:
Miss Cally RyIaud. rorrcspor,linr go,
rotary Mrs ij,updcu Chamhcrlavnc.
Secretary and Mif Preston Nolnnd,
treasurer
The league VIII meet the fourth wed
neSd"y Of every month.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-04-28
SEEKS AID FOR BLIND
Colonel Purcell to Act Subtrensurer
for New War Relief
Fund.

Colonel John -. Purcell. president
of the First National Bank. subtreas-
urer In Richmond Of the b. F. Il. Per-
nanent Blind Relief War Fund. Of
New York. issued a call yesterday FOR
funds to aid thousands of French, Bel
gian and British soldiers who have
been blinded in the European war and
are in "a pltiablc condition. Unable
to work at former trades. these nu-
inerous blinded war victims cannot
support themselves and their families.
Their governments. Overburdened with
more immediate problems, the appeal
states. are able TO do hut very littlc
for them.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-04-28
ROSTER WINS MEDAL
IL AdindE-d the Best Drilicd Man
In Corps Of BcncdIcfinr


Cadet bernard Roster won the gold
medal offered for the best-drillcd man
at the competitive drill held In tho
Benedictine Military Academy last
night, and Cadet Hafiing came second.
Major j. Fulmcr Bright and Captain
William G. Fuller were the judges.
The competitive drill was preceded
by close-ordcr drill by the battalion.
Afterwards the corps performed tho
Butts rifle drill TO music which was
one OF the most attractive features Of
the evening.
jor Rowland Hazard. formerly OF
ct. Johns Military Academy. is COM
nandant OF cadets. and Leo !. Kellihi
commands the corps.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-04-28
ATTACHES CASARrS FARM
w id"" of ri" Sop VIII Ask Dnmurc.
Tor Recent killing of Her
Husband

Mrs Faustina Yop. widow Of rio
ior, VINO was killed at his homo on
'ne |ins-Miic Road. in Hcnrico County,
%''hehca tn" small farm owned b..
, ,-,' Nasar' on which the ling TOOK
p'iIr, E'sterday III the - rico o.
cut Cour. preliminary to .Ist!i..tf,A
sun Tor El0.oo0 damages :,raius,
s'r' i"J the unlawful killing Of n.,
husband.
'-a"ari was indicted and convicted +,
~" iie"'lc" Circuit Court OF ANN.
hop ~ the la'tor's home abo,, ,,ro
months ago. 'asnri plc;do self III.
lthfe' tcs'iyine that Yoh had broken
down his bedroom door ana oM'n
him Casari vas sentenced "a ~. 81
IN the peni;entiary. E''''
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-04-28
MAKING BIG PROFIT
'"'"m"tif" f"mpnny'> Earnings show
MISUNDERSTANDING for New
cnnfrncf

IN" earnings of tho American Loco
n"tiNc company for the month OF
MtFch, including It's munitions and
abroad work. were about sIo5o ooo
II us common stock or about 60 DOR
'h'- For the first two months of this
. :" O INC earnings were about $1,000
: ~ making the total so far this year
''-"".""". This was the surplus Of
N' c"hnnny after making liberal de-
m''''ns Tor depreciation ana charging
= ItrH" amount for is.w cOnstruc-
ION work in The period. The company
H"W hgurnr on an order for $780,
y" fuses, which, If secured, will prob
.h!T go To its subsidiary, which has
'"ch making a specially of this work
'hre the locomotive company secured
~ hrst contract for shclls
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-04-28
STRUCK BY NEGRO
Hnrr! Bnssru May Lose Use of ufrbt
Eye ns RcauIt Of Al


Harry Bassett, Afty-four years old.
OF - South Laurel Street. probably
"in lose the sight OF his right eye az
result OF an attack made on him
early yesterday morning bv - n.rrn
when Bassctt refused to give Tho man
a nickel. Bassett whs taken Go -ho
virginia Hospital. where II Yves said
little hope was entertained for saving
me eye. The attack occurred at Mon
roc and Broad Streets. and tho negro
rs SAID to have used only his fist in
1trikihe sassctt Detectives vera
searching for the assailant yestcrdnv
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-04-28
Parcel Post Party.

The following program will be rem
dered at the Parcel Post Party at Park
Place Church tonight: "Barearolle,"
from Ties Contes d'Hoffman": Mammys
Lullaby; annie Laurie" Dudley Buck:
Garry Mo Back to Old Virginia"
softly Now the Light of Splendor,"
quartet; "Oh, That We Two Were May
Ing" Mrs. Mercer and Mrs. Terrell:
"Fishermens Duet" Mr.. Tucker and
Mr.. Martenstein; duet, selected, Mrs.
Terrell. and Mrs. Mercer.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-04-28
St. Andrews Vestry.

The following vestry has been
elected by St Andrews Episcopal
Church to serve for the ensuing year:
RI. c. Bauer. r. IT. Grubbs, G. NJ. Hen
ley, w w. Gillette, J. +. Lee. a. II.
May, c. J. Newell. II. III. Sarvay. +. IL.
scott, G. l.. Shepherd, c. l.. Timber
lake and w. II. Smith.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-04-28
POUNDMAsTER BLOUNT
DROPPED FROM PAY ROLL
Administrative Board Takes Sum-
mary Action ON Report Of
Special Accountant.
SOLD DOGS FROM CITY POUND
Special Accountant Golfer, Finds Dis
crepancy Between Report OF Dogs
Captured and Number Killed.
Receipts Found at Medical College.

Since December. 1919. according to
! report fled with the Administrative
BOARD yesterday bv Special Accountant
Gofcr. III. Il. Riount, City FoundmaS ter.
has been selling dogs and cats ~ the
Medical College OF irEinia and pocket
ing the, revenue thus derived. Formal
charges were made Ivy the board, ana!
Superintendent Cohn. of the street
Clca ming Department. under whom tn.
poundmaster is assigned. was instruct
ed to discharge MIR. Blount and to
crop him from the rolls. Tho papers
| In tho case were certified TO the Com
rnonwcalths Attorney for such action
us he may deem lit.
Special Accountant Cotcr's attention
to the alleged Misrepresentation OF
funds by Blount was first drawn by
the fac, that discrepancy between
his return Of the number of dogs cap
tured and The number OF dogs reported
killed ana crcmatcd existed. Last Mon
day Mr.. Cufcr went to the pound to
begin AN INVESTIGATION.
FINDS RECEIPTS FOR Dogs
At THE MEDICAL COLLEGE
He noticed two students OF the
Medical College or Virginia wall>.n;;
about the grounds, and that gave him
n clue. He went TO the college. aud
there saw receipts signed Ivy Blount.
Til" total amount OF the receipts
was s26o.7a, This money was
not reported by Blount. 1t is alleged.
and wns not turned Into the city treas
ury.
According to the vouchers found by
Mr.. Cofer at the Medical College of
virginia. Elount WAS paid In varying
amounts. on one occasion tho amount
being for thirteen dogs. or for GER
tain number of dogs and cats COM
bined. When questioned by Mr.. Cofer.
Rlouut Is said to have stated that the
payment was simply for his trouble in
taking dogs and eats TO the college.
II was formerly tho custom 10 give
dogs and cats TO the college free of
charge. but that custom was discon-
tinued some time ago.
All other reports made by the pound
master, except in few instances. due
Erohah bly,. Mr.. Golfer thinks. TO an OYER
sight. were found TO be correct
The salary OF tn. poundmaster is s.5
4 month. Blount las been in charge
of the pound since the death OF Carl
llliE. who died on Christmas Day.
1918.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-04-28
Sir Mnnths ON Uouds.

william HaGan, thirty-six years old.
who is said to have spent more time
In jail than any other man In Vir-
ginia. was sentenced to six months on
me roads yesterday by Justice II. a.
Maurice. In Police Court, Part H., on
the charge OF feloniously assaulting
Ernest Dunnavant. Hagan noted an
appeal 10 the Hastings Court.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-04-28

THO quarterly meeting OF The fcdoro-
ton OF Baptist Home Department
Workers will be held at the Second
Baptist Church at $40 o'clock this
afternoon. All Interested In home
department work. from any donomina-
ton. whether visitors or members, arc
cordially invited to attend.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-04-28
Lecture on shnke.peure.

Row. George &. Kent. OF New Orleans.
viii give an illustrated lecture on
Shakespeare Tonight at s o'clock In
tho Unitarian Church. Mr.. Ken, has
delivered this lecture a number OF
times. always with considerable ploas-
ure to his hearers. Tho lecture will
be froe and tho public at largo is oor-
daily invited to be present.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-04-28
On Leave Of Ab,ence.

Leave Of absence Of two months was
granted yesterday by Acknowledgement
Sale to Iiutenant Wise Worrell, OF
Company NJ Second Infantry, stationed
at East Rndford. who will go to Hope
VOL to edit tho Hopewell Daily Nows.
Lieutenant Worrell does not care mt
this timo to sever his connection with
the State militia.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-04-28
Wanted In Ornp~e.

Governor STU issued a roouisi,ion
yesterday on Chief Justice White. OF
tho United States Supreme Court. for
w. j. Roberta who is wanted m
Orange County on the charge Of tuuu-
.nR his board bill. Roberts IL in ts,,
In Washington. Sheriff W. g. Bond
loE Orange County. left with tho papsrs
to.-hrtne tho man back for trial
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-04-28
WIZ DIscuss Missions.

Tho Woman's Foreign missionary
society OF the Second Presbyterian
Church Will meet this afternoon at
1890 o'clock at the church. An adj
dress VIII he delivered by Mr.. Rob-
or Union Theological Seminary
This is the regular quarterly meeting,
ana large attendance is expected.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-04-28
AZ Reth Ahnhnh.

At Temple Both Ahabah tonight DIR.
-. y. Calisch will speak on "The An
niversary of the Earl of Benconsfield."
and will discuss was He Jew or
Christian" Services begin at 8:16
o'clock. The public Is welcome.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-04-28
Convicted of Stealing.

ticm"n White. colored, WAS sentenced
TO nttccn days IN Jail from tho Police
Court yesterday when convicted OF
eteaiing rubber heels valued at 30 cents
from II. Rohm.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-04-28
HcnIth Hoard Meets.

The Board az Health met last night
M transacted only routine business.
10" pay roll was approved