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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-07
FRIENDS OF GARTER CLASS
RALLY TO HIS SUPPORT
NIL Pusl, His Candidacy for Ma
tional Committee Against
Rorer A. James. >
ONLY FIGHT AT CONVENTION
Contest Promises to Give Only Spice
to otherwise Cut and Dried Pro.
gram OF State Democratic Gather.
ing ut Roanoke.

since Rorer a. James. publisher Of
tho Dnnvllle Register. has formally
3hied his hat into the ring and enter
cd tho race for election as the Virginia
member OF the National Democratic
m In opposition to Congress-
a Carter Glass. publisher OF the
~Lynchburg News. will not
ne lacking at the State Convention,
which meets in Roanoke on June ..
mat there Is going to he Il lively con
test was made manifest yesterday when
friends or Congressman Glass avowcd
mat they would supper him for ma
tlonal committeeman IN the floor OF
the convention. MIR. Glass, when his
name was first mentioned as successor
10 observation-disclosures j. Taylor Ell:
tyson, now a candidate for Governor,
n will not stand for reelection as
4 member OF the national body. said
mat while he would accept the honor
* conferred upon him, he would not
make Il light for the place. After due
elaboration. his friends yesterday de-
cided TO make the fight for MIR. Glass
without his permission.
Senator Martin and Congressman
Flood, Watson. Hay. Holland. Jones
and Montague are said To be pledged
to support Mr.. Glass. Senator Swan
son and congressman Carlin and Saun-
ders have not committed themselves
m this connection.
ONLY HIGH-LIGHT
AT STATE; CONVENTION
This contest promises 10 offer the
only high-llght On what otherwise
TO he q featureless coEven-
ton.
The party platform adopted at the
baltimore convention. providing that
all national coInmittcemen be elected
by a primary. but the Virginia State
Committee decided to ignore this and
elect the committeeman at the State
Convention. When this was determin-
cd. Mr.. Glass said that he would ac-
fept " elected. This was followed b.
rumors that Mr.. James would enter
The race as M. Ellyson's successor.
and finally by the formal announce
'Ient Of his candidacy.
At this juncturc. Mr.. GLASS; friends.
IN view Of his declaration that he
would wage no campaign, got together
and the result was that they decided
they would do his fighting for him
Glass's national reputation and close
relationship with President Wilson
are recognized by all elements of his
party and his election as national COM
u" 4 deserved and peculiarly fitting
honor and IL step which would be in
The interest Of maintaining Democratic
harmony.
GLASS SUPPORTERS
DENY FACTiONiL FIGHT
Friends of the Congressman from the
sixth Virginia District, declare that
their support IN his favor is not by any
means ii f~Hctional light within the
party. The. claim that hc will get
the Endorsement, Of Congressman Mon
'eSuc and Jones. Attorney-Gencral
.iohn Garland Pollard and Harry 81.
IcorSc Tuci:c.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-07
STRUCK BY
Hurry Bailey md Aureiius Jones In
jured by Car Driven ny
L.. II. HOftom.

Harry Bailey and Aurelius Jones.
both residing at 30lI East Franklin
Street, were struck by an automobile
in front of Stumpfs Hotel AT l:15
o'clock yesterday afternoon. The men
we're taken into the hotel and given
emergency treatment by a physician.
who happened to be in the lobby. Jones
sustained minor bruises. but Bailey
was removed to the Virginia Hospital.
He had an ugl" looking scalp wound.
but var reported as not being seri-
ously injured last hight.
The automobile is owned By w. !.
Cosb:, and was being driven by l.. II.
Bottom. $. n. Heft was q passenger
in the machine. Bottom was placed
under arrest by Traffic Officers Graf
ton and Angel, charged with reckless
driving.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-07
Nearly Any Case
of tuberculosis

IAN he helped in some measure by
prompt and proper attention TO right
diet and hyEienic living II taken in
hand In the early stages. Eat pure
well-cooked food and avoid excuses
Live in the open air as much as posi-
Bile and always sleep with windows
wide open.
If such measures do not arrest tho
progress OF the disease. try effective
medication. For the best chances for
viii he found in Il strength
ening OF all normal body functions.
In many cases Eckman's Alternative
has helped in this needed upbuilding
In any case II may be tried without
risk, since it contains no poisonous or
habtt-forminE drugs. Sold by Tragic
Drug Co. and leading druggists.
Eckmnn Laboratory, PhtlndeiphIa.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-07
HopeueiI Lawyers Dine.

The first annual meeting OF the
Hopewell Bar Association was held
last night in the Jefferson Hotel. In
this city, and an elaborate banquet
was spread. Officers for the ensuinG
year were elected as follows: president,
j. q. Hefin; vice president, T. 3. Rob
ertson: secretary. Il. l.. Potter: treas
urer, H. y. Goodloe. The principal
address was delivered by Judge J. +
West, but there were several other
speakers. The association has more
than thirty members.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-07
VIII, Addre.. RImmon Lodge.

Rabbi L. Yasgour, OF Keneseth Is
rael Synagogue. Will address the mem
bers OF Riinmon Lodge. Independent
Order OF B'nai Firth, lex Sunday
night in the assembly-room Of the
Young Mems hebrew Association. His
subject will be THE Material and
Spiritual Effect OF the Wa or the
Jews Of the Pale Members of he
lodge and tho Young Mems Hebrew
Association are requested to attend.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-07
FAMILY OF six DEAD
AFTER EATING SALAD
wife Of Farmer Had Accidentaiiy
Mixed Poisonous Weed With Greens
Gathered for Table.
Especial to The Timcs-Dispatch.l

ISpecial TO The Timcs-Dispatch.
ROANOKE. VA. May 6.-The entire
family OF Isaac Samson. a MinSo
County. w. Va, farmer, consisting of
six persons. died suddenly several days
ago at their home In Mingo as the
result OF eating Il salad continuing Il
poisonous weed mixed with greens,
which Mrs. Samson had gathered for
the table. This information was re-
ceived here to-day.
Soon after eating the salad, II is
said. the members Of tho family be-
came violently i'll. and before a ply
stefan could reach the home the six
persons were dead.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-07

WASHINGTON, D, c., May 6.-Mar-
riage licenses have been issued to the
following:
Andrew l.. Minor, OF Vienna. Va,
and Mary l.. Brent. OF Chantilly, Va.
Harry n. Clark. of Clifton Forge. Va.
and Gertrude NJ. Brown, OF Stuarts
Draft, Va: Curtis ~. Stotts and Eliza
beth NJ. Taylor. both OF Vienna. Va;
4. Ralph Griffith, of this city. and Lucy
v. Totten. OF Front Royal. Va; Tdmond
j.. Bouton and Blanche Payne, both OF
BailStOn, Va.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-07
BURIED IN HOLLYWOOD

Syad Nolammed vi Gilani. shiek-ul-
Islam OF the Philippine islands. was
buried yesterday afternoon at 3 ~o'clocl.
IN Hollywood Cemetery. The inmam,
or high priest attached to the Turkish
consulate in Ncw1Tork City, perform
I'd Tie last rites over the grave
War conditions in Europe necessi-
tated the burial of the distinguished
Turkish Shetk in this city. At the
expiration of war. the body may be re-
Inferred In his native land. If rela-
lives so desire.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-07

MIR. and Mrs. andrew j. Clarke. of
26l1 Floyd Avenue. gave an enjoyable
dance Wednesday to their friends. Re-
freshments were served during the
evening. Among those present were
Mr.. and Mrs. j. 7. Taylor, Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Nightingale. MFR. and Mrs. II.
d. Armstrong. Mr.. and Mrs. j. f.
Quarles. Mrs. Alice G.. Snyder and son.
Mrs. Robert Allen. Miss Sallie Taylor,
Miss Catharine Woodfleld, Miss Clarke
and Preston Clarke.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-07
Gyp.ien Move Away.

Gypsy bands that have been en-
camped in Barton Heights for q month,
began to move away yesterday, at the
instance Of the Health Department. Of
hcials of which deemed the presence
of the camp a menace to the puh,,.
health.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-07
Kelley to Address Rotarian..

Samuel l.. Kelley will address the
richmond Rotarians at their regular
weekly meeting at the Richmond Ho.
tel next Tuesday afternoon ~ lis
O'Clock. He has not announced his
subject yet, but II promises to be one
Of interest to the members. "Othet
things arc promised for the members
who attend.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-07
Young Democratic Form Club.
Snecin IN Tho I

ROANOKE. VA, May 6.-The young
er Democrats here have formed Il
Young Men's Democratic Club. and this
organization. as we'll rs the City Dem
ocratic Committee. is showing deep IN
terest in the state Convention, to be
held at Roanoke.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-07
ATTEMPTED Safe Robbery,

The office of the Metropolitan Lifs
Insurance Company, In the Mechanic
Building. was entered Ugh before
last and an unsuccessful attempt was
made to break into the sat Re. the lock
and combination of which were badly
battered. A mileage book issued by
the Norfolk and Western Railway
Company TO Superintendent Cook. with
74S miles still %unpulled. was carried
away.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-07

After asking the privilege of a trial
in Police Court. Part IL, on a charge OF
being drunk and unable TO attend to
his duties, Bridge Patrolman W. j.
Doyle failed TO appear in court yes
terday when his case was called for
,rial,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-07
Prince George Court.

The May term Of the Circuit Cour
of Prince George County. Will be open-
ed on May is. At this term severa!
important cases will be tried. Among
them those OF Charles Jones, negro
now in Henrico Jail. charged with
criminal assault, and Lee Morgan
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-07

Rev. Rockwell S. Drank, D.. d., pas
tor OF the Independent Presbyterian
Church. Of Savannah, who is to preach
the baccalaureate sermon at the Union
Theological Seminary this morning. is
to preach tonight in Grace Covenant
Presbyterian Church. DR.. Drank IL a
University OF Virginia man and has
q number of friends in Richmond.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-07
E.cursions Every Sunday.

The Norfolk aud Western Railway
will begin the operation Of it's enjoy
able low-rate Sunday Excursions to
Norfolk and the Seashore on May Il,
1916.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-07

Cards have been issued to the mem
bers of the Academy OF Medicine and
Surgery for the regular meeting of
the society, which is to be held in the
auditorium of the Chamber of Com
MERGE or Tuesday evening. at $3.50
o'clock.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-07

The case agains; August Weiss,
charged with exposing for sale the
carcass of a diseased COW, was dis
missed In the Police Court Yesterday.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-07

j.. Mrs. A. II. Jacobs, of Atlantic CITY. \.
j., is visiting her sister. Mrs. D.. g..
Childress. 400 North Twenty-third
Street.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-07
NeWs of Interest
In and Out of own
Notes About Things and People
and What They Are
Talking About.

Miss A. Maude Jacobs. of Atlantic
CITY. \. j.. Is visiting Mrs. Il. S.. Mitch
ell, 1907 North Avenue, Norwood.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-07

Marcus Kaufman and j. J.. Hill, OF
52i North Fourth street. have returned
home. after = business trip to New
York and other Eastern States.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-07

George w. Hunter is i'll at his home,
l849 West Grace Street.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-07

Mrs. George p. Hening. OF 39i0 West
Marshall Street. who has been a pa
tient l.. Memorial Hospital for several
weeks. has sufficiently to
return TO her home.
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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-12-08
EXCHANGE CIVILIAN PRISONERS
Russia and Germany Aided by Ameri
can Diplomats.

STOCKHOLM, via London, Dee. 5
Arrangements for the exchange of
civilian prisoners by Russia and Ger
many have been completed Several
groups have passed through Sweden
for Germany and others are ON the way.
1t Is due principally to the joint ef-
forts of David Il. Francis. American
ambassador at Petrograd, and Ira Mel
son Morris, American minister at Stock
holm, that the arrangement was
reached. Mr. Norris began the neootia-
tons more than year ago. The thanks
Of the German government have been
conveyed to Mr.. Morris and Mr.. Francis
for their efforts
The arrangements includes all wom-
en- and children, as well as men more
than - years old. About 100000 per-
sons i'll Russia are affected. The mum
Der Of Russian civilian prisoners in
Germany is inconsiderable, but the ex
change will be made regardless of the
disproportion.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-12-08
BUDGET COMMITTEE
HOLDS A SESSION
New Appropriations to Be Presented to
Legislature-S11o,OO0 for Junior
High Schools

MONTPELIER, Dec. S.-The leuisla-
tive budget committee met in the exec
ntlVe chamber of the state house vcster-
day. with COY. Gates presiding. Sheets
containing the estimates OF all state
depart ments for the biennial period
were before the committee, and heads
OF various departments were notified
to appear to make argument where in.
creaSeS were asked for.
Commissioner NJ b. Hillegas of the
department of education, gave the com
mittee highly interesting resume OF
the past work and future hopes Of the
department. Mr. Hillegas asked for a.,
increase of $4,000 for junior high
schools. lie appeared to impress mem.
bers Of the committee with wonder
full grasp of the educational situation
IN the state
The committee present were GOV.
Gates. Ahllditer III. r. Graham. Treas
urer W, +. scott, Senator II. {. Cadv
OF Northtield, chairman of the finance
committee OF the senate and Chairman
5. G. Wilson Of the house WAYS and
means committee. Chairman Redfeld
Proctor of the house appropriations
COMMITTEES, and Major Gates. state au-
ditor-eIect.
The committee viii make report TO
the legislature at the opening of the
session
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-12-08
DR.. E. B. WHITAKER DEAD
Pre mlnent Barre Physician Had Been
in Ill Health Year

I;ARRE, Dee. S-Dr. f. b. Whitaker
died yesterday after a year. illness.
Tho funeral will be held Sunday after
noon at 80 @ clock aud the burial will
take'Place Monday afternoon III Hines
burg.
br Whitaker was born in Bethel.
Dee. %, 1919. He was graduated from
the homeopathic college in Cleveland,
ONO, and the New York Medical col
leg in 1869. After graduating from
college he settled in Hiuesburg and re
manned there until 1892. From there
he went to Richmond where he re
manned until coming to this city in
1929. In 1872 he married Miss Jennie
Patrick of iinesburg, who died about
rs wears ago. DIR. Whitaker was a mem
Der Of the state board of medical regis
trarion from the time of its organize
ton. lie was past president and mem
Der of the executive board Of the Yer
mont homeopathic society, thirty
second degree Mason, deputy grand
commander of the. commanderv of
knights Tcmplar of Vermont and a
past potentate of Mount Sinai Temple
Dr. Whitaker leaves one son. Harry c.
Whitaker, publisher of The Monumental
News and The Park and Cemetery in
Chicago.