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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-05-22

Lik the trees OF Madison square and
chicks peck!ng th'ir way into the world
FOR the first time and Firm avenue
Easter girls and everything else that is
born anew In the springtImc. everything
was new at Coney Island yesterday.
Rather. almost everything WAS. GER
tainly the red. whit, and blue paint that
gliStened everyWhrr" WAS now and II
the feminine liking for bloom"rs ism, 4
new wrinkle ,wriukle, however. Is
scarcely the world then somebody has
been Withholding the news from a bachc-
lor observer for much too long "A time.
| Aye. much too much,
But the positive statement may he
made here and now that the pavement
on Coney's great aorta, Surf avenue. is
not new. Strangely enough. one may
say quite as unreservedly that the Surf
avenue paving isn't old-there simply
isn't any pavement left, old or new Be
tween sidewalk and sidewalk IL just a
succession of grayish humps which
would make an awful hit II the humps
were decorating the back Of n camel,
but as a groundwork for IA roadway left
chauffeurs wholly unenthusiastic yestcr-
day.
city authorities doubtless noticed
early last summer that surf avenue
asphalt did not suggest "A championship
billiard table. iiut since pdvomcuts
were frs; laid they were of no great
interest to certain suburban authorities.
!nasmuch as the Common Pcepul didn't
use them at Coney except 10 cross from
curb to curb after detrainiug from cN-
press or trolley. Now, however, the
Common Peepul drive to the island N
hivvers-the tonncaus painted an, with
green wheels and all that sort of thing
for purposes OF disguise, but stIll M
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-05-22

Were Miles Standish en-
barking to-day, he'd dis
cover when he reached these
shores that a lot of us Ameri-
cans are now wearing suits
almost identical in texture
with the long-wearing cloths
he and the rest Of the boys
wore when they came over
on the Mayflower.
We've faithfully repro
duced these sturdy stuffs:
went right to the same
County in England for the
woods.
Result! Our suits of
*"Forefathcrs' Cloth"
All sizes from 80 to 40
chest.
Tones characteristic OF tho early SETTLERS
-butternut brown. olive green, grey and bl,ch
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-05-22

Irish Worsteds are another
interesting feature Of our
stock.
Straight from County
Cork.
Subdued patterns.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-05-22

In the meantime. Waite. seeing the
net closing about him, grew Respondent.
He dosed himself with drugs and WAS
near death when Judge Swami decided
that tho evidence Justified arrest, Thu
essential part OF this evidence was the
diecovery that Waite had purchased a
large quantity Of arsenic, giving the
excuse that he wanted to poison a
eat, and that the purchase OF the arsenic
occurred shortly before Mr.. Peck's death.
IL WAS discovered also that he had OBJ
tained tubes OF malignant disease germs
from the laboratory Of the Cornell Medi-
cal School. He tried to bribe Eugene
Oliver Kane, an embalmer, to falsify
samples OF ombalmins fluid. giving Kane
5000.
Waite confessed to Judge Swami that
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-11-23
Obituary-S. ID. Yeager

Samuel d. Yeager was born Mar.
"a. 1856, in Perry county, Pa, and
passed away at the home on South
Buckeye Tuesday, Nov. IA, 1916
Funeral services were held from
the Methodist church Thursday af-
ternoon, Nov. II, 1916 lnterment
in the Abilene cemetery. Dr.. Dean
c. Dutton OBLIGATED and gave many
fine tributes to the life OF the de-
parted and words Of comfort to
those in sorrow. On July a, 1883 he
was united in marriage to Mrs.
Jane Lands Herbst at Louisville,
Ohio. In the year of 1887 they came
to Abilene, Kansas. where he has
resided until his death. He Is sur
vived by a wife and one daughter,
Mrs. Paul Nicolay. Two brothers,
Lewis r. Yeager of Dexter, Kan,
William Yeager, of Canton, Ohio.
Also three sisters, Mrs. Mary Don
nels of glastonbury, Ohio; Mrs. Ella
Emerich and Mrs. Minnie Miller of
Harrisburg, Pa. At the time of his
death November IA, 1916, he was
so years, 7 months and "a days
old
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-11-23
Extending Long Distance Lines

salina Journal: The United Tele-
phone company's line along the
Salina Northern will soon be com
pleted. This will give Salina direct
connections to Osborne and all towns
along the Salina Northern railway.
Heretofore calls to Osborne went
by way of Beloit. The company $
business shows big increase for
the past month, Manager d. A. Van
Trine said today. Seventy-eight new
telephones have been put in in Sa-
lima and the Salina Offices long dis
lance business has been more than
four times as large as that of any
other town in the district.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-11-23
BANKERS ENJOYED GROUP 4
MEETING AT JUNCTION CITY

Over $50 bankers, many accom-
panied by their wives, enjoyed the
annual meeting of Group 4 at juno
ton City yesterday The program
was especially well arranged, w. #
Muenzenmayer was chairman and
II. w. Jacobs secretary. M. II. Ma.
lott responded to the address OF
welcome. Sessions were held in the
EIks club rooms and an elaborate
dinner was served in Guild hall. In
the evening a sumptuous home tai
ent musical program was given In
the opera house and greatly en-
joyed Junction City exerted itself
in entertaining its guests The
ladies gave a reception and lunch
con for visiting ladies at the home
of T. B. Kennedy and there were
automobile rides and other courtcs-
les.
Next years meeting will be at
HAYS City. The Abilene visitors
were. G. A. Rogers, G. w Rees, Mr..
and Mrs. NJ. II. Malott, G. NJ. Har-
ger, II. w. Rohrer, r. d. Hunter, A.
S. Blair.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-11-23
ARLENE NATIONAL GIVES
AWAY KODAKS TO SAVERS

II the Abilene National bank mas
not provided a big stock OF Premo
kodaks it will have to order more.
With the Inauguration OF It's new
savings department. conducted Oh
the regular savings bank plan De-
cember 1st, it offers free to every
depositor who starts an account
with SO and agrees to maintain al
least that much for a year an East
man Promo kodak. This Is done as
an announcement to savers ana 70
encourage thrift in the community
and will induce many savings ac'
count that otherwise might not be
started. The nation wide movement
of banks to encourage saving mas
been entered on by the Abilene Ma
tional enthusiasticall and this de-
parture offers a real inducement tc
every savings depositor during the
month of December in which month
only is the offer good.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-11-23
ARGENTINE GRAIN EXPORTS
LOWER U. S. MARKET PRICE

Argentine crop conditions and
the fact that their harvest time Is
the reverse Of that in this country
has a very important bearing ON the
American grain markets, according
to a local dealer Argentine is ilrst
among the nations of the word IN
the expectation of corn and fla4'
second in oats and fourth in wheat
The wheat and oats harvest taxes
.nlace in December while that OF
corn comes in July. The excess o.
Argentine corn coming into the
United States under the Democratic
free trade tariff ahead of our own
crop. would materially lower our
market price. The wheat price wouid
he affected in the same manner
Foreign wheat coming into TINS
country months ahead OF our crol
would compete with grain held over
NV American dealers and at the
same time greatly lessen the oe
mand for home grown wheat "her
1t is harvested.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-11-23
FARMERS INSTITUTE BEGINS
Interesting Program Given at the
Chamber OF Commerce

The farm and home institute
meetings to be held in the Cham
her OF Commerce rooms today and
Thursday began at 2 o'clock this
afternoon.
The morning meeting was not
held because OF the bad weather.
At the beginning of the afternoon
meeting II. G. Kyle, president OF the
institute, appointed committee to
recommend officers to be elected
tomorrow for tho following year.
]. s. Parks of the agricultural
college made a very interesting talk
on Farm and Orchard Insects. MT
Parks strongly urged the raising OF
fruit as an important crop for the
farmer Insect pests and means oil
combating them made up most OF
Mr.. Parks lecture Spraying and
pruning of trees is very important II
the care of an orchard" said Mr.
Parks.
II. N. Dyer spoke on "How
Make Success of Raising Apples
and a short talk was made on the
future OF farmers institutes by Mr.
Parks. Dr.. Harrington made a few
remarks about the hog cholera as
ISOLATION now being organized II
Dickinson county.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-11-23
WIFE BEATER ESCAPES
WRATH OF A MOB

A wife beating case is causinS
considerable excitement among the
people of Solomon. A man named
smolk who makes a living by hunt
ing and trapping along the Smoky
Hin river was fined by Justice OF
the Peace l. b. Julian for beating
his wife. He was given the minimum
fine however because Of alleged
untruths told by Mrs. smolk on the
witness stand. Solomon people were
up in arms and some suggested a
horsewhipping for the man, who
was Immediately brought to Abilene
By the Solomon marshal.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-11-23
ABILENE GIRL A MEMBER
X. S. A. C. DEBATING TEAM

Miss Nell Wilkie of this city has
been chosen as a member of the
Kansas State Agricultural college
debating team. She is a member
of the Eurodelphian debating So
ciety. Miss Wilkie is the daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. ], A. Wilkie of this
city and is a Junior in the home
economics department. She expects
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-11-23
BISHOP MILLSPAUGH DIES
AT HOME IN Topeka

Bishop Millspaugh of the Kansas
diocese died at his home in Topeka
after a lingering illness. The bishop
had been weakening for several
days and his death was expected at
any time.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-11-23

M. L. Dobkins, who is in Den
yer for medical treatment, is re
ported as improving.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-11-23

For sale, barred rock cockerels
Mrs. Ira Emig. Abilene r. 3. Acm
phone. l9wt
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-11-23

Marriage license: Henry Jacob
Ledy and Orpha Bessie Zook.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-11-23


Ride in all the other cars, drive
them; then try the Buick. You will
decide Immediately that 1t is the
one you want to own. And the best
is always the cheapest. 26dtfwtf
Yes, sir! you can still get good
durable pair of Walk-Oyer shoes for
$500 at Kauffman's.
The Kapp school will give pro-
gram and box social ON Wednesday
evening, Nov. 20, 1916. Pearl Old
ham, Teacher. dltwltF
For sale, good red boar. VIM.
Amsbaugh, Talmage phone.
16w2t+
Wall Paper Cleaner, anyone can
use it, at A. r. Elwick's. dtf
Born, Monday. to Mr.. and Mrs.
Ernest Ross, son.
Overland acknowledged the best
automobile buy for the money.
Do you want car said to be "as
good as the Buick" or do you want
the Buick itself. 26dtfwtf
Radiator covers for any make Of
car. Call and see us. c. p. Snyder
22dtf23w2t
Oakland cars guaranteed for one
year. 29dtfwtt
For sale, two L. C. Smith type
writer's; in nice condition. H. J
Hodge, w1tdlt
Lost, garnet brooch in business
section of Abilene. Return to Re
Hector for reward. 21d2twlt
II you'll test our Boys Shoes
you'll be glad you read this local
Kauffman's. w620dti
Mrs. Joe Norman is reported
as steadily improving and her com
plete recovery is expected.
Radiator covers for any make oil
car. Call and see US. c. p. Snyder.
22dtf23w2t
Bring your poultry and eggs to
the Cash Feed Store for the high
est price. BOT North Spruce St..
phone 1866. Lackey & Son. 3dtfwtf
For sale, Duroc boar, SIS. Phone
| 5027. wits
Mrs R. G. Peck, who has been
in serious condition, suffering
from gastric poison, is slowly inn
proving Mrs. Peck experienced ner-
vous breakdown when her husband
passed away and is still confined to
her home in Chapman.
Dead horses and cattle removed
free. Phone charges refunded. Cal
234, 731. 1850. Dederick RENDERING
Works. VII
C. c. Anderson received a tele-
gram this morning stating that his
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-11-23

Highest price for poultry and eggs.
J. w. Elwick, 500 West 9TH st.
Phone 220. Heavy hens 111s, light
hens DC, springs 13c, broilers 171s c.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-11-23

to take her degree upon completion
of the summer school course next
year.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-11-23
RECENT REFLECTIONS
svery road is a Maxwell road.

Farm loans, lowest rates, Alexis
.. Cutler, at H. Southworth office
dtfwtf
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-11-23
watch the Fords go by.
Buick D-45 light six 5000, D-S5
.our-cylinder $665. (. o. b. factory
I9dtf

The many friends of Theophi-
lus Little. formerly of this city,
will be glad to hear that he has re-
covered from a long sickness and
operation in a hospital in Kansas
CITY and that he has returned to
the home of his son, E. C. Little, in
Kansas City, Kansas.
The work Of tearing down the
tabernacle was begun today and is
progressing rapidly. Much OF the
lumber will be sold to independent
parties and the rest will be turned
back to the lumber yard at a re-
duced price.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-11-23

Ride in all the other cars, drive
them; then try the Buick. You will
decide Immediately that 1t is the
one you want to own. And the best
is always the cheapest. 26dtfwtf
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-11-23

Yes, sir! you can still get a good
durable pair of Walk Over shoes for
$500 at Kauffman's.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-11-23

The Kapp school will give a pro
gram and box social on Wednesda,
evening, Nov. 20, 1916. Pearl Old
ham. Teacher. d1tw1t'
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-11-23

Radiator covers for any make OF
car. Call and see US. c. p. Snyder.
22dtf23w2t
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-11-23

Bring your poultry and eggs to
the Cash Feed Store for the high
est price. 3O7 North Spruce St.,
phone 155. Lackey & Son. 3dtfwtf
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-19
KING NICHOLAS SECRETLY
LEAGUED WITH AUSTRIANS
Hcr"rt i current That Nnntcne-ria,
Ncr" N"t Fighting Hcroicai,
f0r Country.
ny u. MACKENZIE.

l:tAir.. January Reports ,hi; the
Muut 2nc.r'nS WEI, ltcroical.y agntii.,
the \astr'ans wsre false. On the rv,.-
t"iE. ti:cy were secretly aiding them,
They even Informed the Austrians Of
I'll" ari!Nal IT ships conveying proNt-
si"ns and munitions from Italy. thr,
enib.,u. The Austrian Submarines -
sink ~. vessels.
kr"t; Nicholas has been secr4ti.;
ls"Surd with TIC .lus;T.ianS since &C
i"be:. I'm" practically solicited t..:i-
sio3s II his country, which he bctr.tv-
"a VIII. Ia. object of coMcludin.. i
#cp"".ti, peace,
T'i* explains and fully ius,ines the
nitiiud" - the alii,s, who knew ,h..,
10 a"i Montenegro would 10 wars,.
ihan USELESS. Hal lhry suppii, ii "um.
and ,'nmun,.ton - the Mou;ereg.in=
they would sinpl. have fallen into
.NGSt,iau hands
"nS Nicholas alone is respon .:r,e
'"n pctr'. Ing, MIS- country. TIL. ,aa
'"r'lN 81 'he M"rtene@ril.s. !u.lu,i,,.
ul> ~"u>. ar" opocsed 20 y sepa~;:.c
r'arc. %htch i; luGnd - lead sooner
90 lN',r 10 ihv .ethronelncnl % ,Me
lltil..
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-19
PROHIBITION LEAGUE MEETS
Str"nG Witnesses are MADE. II, Nour.,
From Wan. Sections or
tirEinfR.

"o nun annual conference ,r III.
Nom,ai.s Prohibition League OF h,,n,;-
:" oHehe" yesterday in inmaI. del Fan.
-. nuFe,,. e"rieF 81 PING And Grace
streets. Az address Of n.;..o,,, 49,,
behalf % tho church VIZ /ilcliverca ~.
the pastor. Rev. L.. ". |.xi,h snr.r',,
Sir"n. addresses I'VE. made ,iurfm,,
i inv Ny NJ w we :, MS AZ Apeakers tncind.
MAY J"hson. Ms :. y. nowlaua Nc"
's.'',. 'a,cI VS. Elizabeth Dlcl<eu-
',', MS :sD >Netf and others
-" "iS Il r.,<sun WAS held. because
-, ay IS Of Rev. Hugh Black. ii
'fF ~ :hs John Marshall High
v.',/ v.der the auspices Of the Anti
Sn' league.
" sessions Nll continue this morn
XII ana this afternoon. and to-nirn:
heietatcs VIII attend tho opening.
- the state convention of the Ami
saloon League Of Virginia at the BROAD
street Methodist Church
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-19
7. M. DARLINGTON HONORED
hichmond Nam IL Elected uirectur .,r
Smcricnn society nj iununI
Meeting.

%hN Npik, January ts.-coloncl r.
~ tarrins;oa. OF Richmond, was elect.
ct (" director OF the American society "a.
i'8 t"ia;si meeting here to-day. otIcr
directors named being Edward "
Vat 7, New York: W. {. ll.,r,. New or,
itSns M"Jnr-Gcnerai Leonard Wood.
Waite" :. Merton, United States sen
a'o' J"meA W. Wadsworth. ;tnd fo.n,rr
senator Lafayette Young or Iowa
f'!!s which wcala i0incs- IN t.nc!isr
re'h'hS "nd WHITING rcs, for voting. ,n,,
"'"vrS p'nt.na Spaaish .l.G rorturucs.
-" partly with French and German
~ et>alrF ~ tire public schools win
ne >innl;.'ed 10 shs various state Log
.7"'t.'fSs. according 10 IN ni.noinc,.
"'"' mad" at the meeting
society as" proposes to ask
""','''' :" utilize the accommodation.
''n"Ir"", fund for tile welfare ana
!, "''''''' - 'mmisrants aud fo~ ~
''.'- '", re"GnE and spcakin. r.y, cnr
".'tira;,aa,}ou '''
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-19
POLICE INQUIRY
""rh !" Investigate M,.thu,,s az NJ.
'c'i'r hnr"au mt snrcini sIc-t-
Ing TO-.ight

ne luIuiE! Int" the c;iicicnct 81,
-, ''tle:tlN. l'urctI. ordered hy the
'."'f" ~ foiic" commissioners ri, =
meeting ahou; ton DAYS ago. Mi, lie
"es IN l' an executive session ~ the
W" III 'oi'c" headquarters ,o-niul,,
: iAouGhi Improbable mat a de-
e.S'"h WI reached t. the matter
Nj 81 the detectives ia Len,iquarters.
"s we'll ~ those loc: ted III ;!, several
"'S'rlcss Viii hc witnesses hrfor, the
oo'ifd ANA Will hc expected 10 iestif,
az 70 the methods uSed ny tn. I,.tcc-
NV" bureau ia i,ives'Tga,ius reports
i'a." Ia them and III rocord!n.c The a.
"'fs In these cases
Alleged ivreGulariti.s III tho record
'n- % results and The cr.di;in1 Of an
rests To various members -: the dc
raF'nc1t, failure OF the bctcctiv. .a-
!caH to make arrests or - obtain ans
results in u number of In. more So
.!ons cases of recent a., - a. wcu 4 =
An""n differences among the men at
h..;tuuuaftcrs, are S;,id To h. some ~
the cause; OF The inquiry.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-19
SPEAKS AT ART CLUB
"'H. hn'e Langley Bosher Rend. Two
interesting short Stories, Re
Gently Published

MS Kate Langley Bosher, on yes
, AFTERNOON addressed one Of the
largest audiences ever assembled .,
tue AT club Mrs. Boshcr read two
"i hcr charming short stories. flora
NO which appeared In the October
itnrpcr's. and The Gentlcmen's CHM"
iioratio IL u tale OF two dc,I..b,ful
,hatchmakerS and Il pair OF sounr
lovers VII" had a Gordian Knot TO he
cut tioratio Is exactly like ms hus-
oahu. one woman in the audience WAS
heard to remark. lie always objects
AT h'st TO everything propose ana
IN the end goes much further than
Il" ia carrying the things out" IN
Thc icnticm"n's club" Il little Office
hoS gives to lis employer IA example
OF what " Is I" be !: gentleman. SAY
ing: In my club they have To keep
the rules, they may not bc so strict
IN yours. Ills employer responds by
I'm action reaching the standard set
by the boys G"nt!cmcns Club
Mrs. Jeffrey Montague WAC chairman
or the afternoon.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-19
KITCHENER is SATISFIED
liz Hclae,c~ Hill VIII Give Him A..
Wen Necessary To Achieve -
,ic,or.. ~

'-oNhoA January IS. The 81. All
day Of tie committee STAGE Of ,t,.v eli
' .'rY service ,'' ON !" the no foc COM
Kitchener, Secretary Tor e.. ma, -,
"iii would proHd. al ~ VIZ
Ia.rsa to 70 r ,' hin TO do ali nyces-
S" f;ni ~ - dome , ~ 81 hcy.o win vie,ory.
"'S was 'nnonn' ed }, j waiter IIuIns
hons. preaincnt = the local .,n,,,',.,,, a'"s
1o@r1' who !" Serh,t or ne .n ,.''.e'
- n'',," >'",," m amendncn1 seeking
vopih, .,,,'I /p'e scope Of the bill ali
yDatn rh".nf.s the age Of eieai.en
4" amendment was lost. as
whs.b ,s% ohm slmon's amcnd,ncn,.
Vent ""'. a Ysasn,sa. w""a virtually pc,
A'.hiit',ry tribunal proved tho -
L"te % substantial numhcr If
'le men not already a;trsted or ac
i,.'"liy engaged in war Services
Ais amendment was accepted .;y;,,..
the admiralty fir*t-cali or enlisted mo-,
desiring ~ enter the navv
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-19
PURE RICH BLOOD
PREVENTS DISEASE

Bad h'"od. that X, blood that IS
iHlpGre. OF Impoverished. thin ina
pa - responsible for more ailments
than anything else.
" affects ever organ and function.
In some cases !; causes catarrh: i.
Others. dyspepsia; IN others. rheuinJ.
t>ul: ana IA stlll others. veal, iirca
lanRu'd feelings and worse troubles
II responsible for run down con
ditions. snd ~ the most common cause
@. disease
Hood Saraapasilla IL the srca.c:,t
purifier ana enrichcr Of The blood The.
world has over known. IL has been
wonderfully successful IN removing
scrofhla and othcr huinOrs. increnlin.s
The r"d-hlood c"rpu.clca. and huitdins.
hp me "h"l: *ystcin. Get II to-day.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-19
FINANCE COMMITTEE
HEARS MANY PETITIONS
John stewart bryan Asks city sum
port Tor FrnNeierS' Aid S0cIets-tc.
Eiit Rental or Fair Grounds.

ie.t!ons Tor monetary aid were pre-
scented TO the Council Finance Corn
nittee last nigh, by the Travellers
Aid Society. for $1,000: by the local
Board OF Review for $4,000: hy Walter
-. DaNai, clerk CT Hastings Couc;
Part H.. for $500 ircrease ro.. clcri,a,
help. end $500 increase in his ,,.n
salary, by ). l.. BEDFORD. parkkceInr
In South Richmond and ianitor Of ilus-
lungs Court. Part IT,. FOR an iicr..as,
Oh Sl2" and by Father Charles Ham
hisan, for "a continuance Of tn. :p-
proprihtton Of $500 for the care of
orphans
Henr: $. liutzv". president. pro.
sented the request OF the Travellers
MA society. that Ike appropriation OF
s"oo made last y.ar he Increased -
Ai,ooo. He read Il letter from John
stewart Bryan. one OF the directors,
making an especial appeal for this H.
noftant charity. My. Bryan wrote thu:
'he request Was made in the uaiuc az
unprotected AMI helpless youn..
women tnd girls who come TO ana
pass through Iicamond aud in tn, in
m'Snt b" sacrificed. The society has
heeh supported largely through mi
Nate subscriptions. ana Mr. BRYAN
pointed out tina; II this wc,. with,
dra"n the probien would have ~ h..
'hced hN the city alone as a matter
VI puhiic concern. whereas. nov The
help
sir. ilut@ier sy,.d that sI,6i3 IA,
neen contributed drring the last vcn.
rom lrl'ai" s"utc.s. aHd tiiat tinar-
e't' assistance. =, addition to moral
support. had hecl given hr the r,ii.
roads entering Richmond The so,iot,.
Nh .N-l.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-19
Not believed Serious.

MEM YORK, JANUARY ih.--A message
Stating that the Ryndan had reached
Grave$cnd without farther nishau and
that her passengers were proceeding:
to their destinations. rs received at
the offices OF the holland Amcrica Line
late to-day. 40 details were given.
officials . the line, ~ the absence,
OF amy oil the particulars, believed LII"
reported deaths OF three stokcrs might
indicate that IN GnSinc cylinder -.
boiler head had blown OF. The fact
that the stokers are ia tho forward
part Of the steame: also gave rise to
the s0rmsc that the Ryndan might
have been IL a collision.
II was stated that the office here an
doGhtediy would have been notified had
the accident been serious
The i:yndtm s;,iled from i..r,. on Jan
nary with lol passengers, II crew %.
-" and IL miscellaneous cargo. SIN.
WAS bound for Falmouth ana Eottcr-,
dam.