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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-16
FACES CHARGE or B1GA1rr.
Former "Kanawha Liquor King" d
Accused ny Divorced wife.

Former s'Kanawha Liquor King II
Accused by Divorced wife.
Wheeling. w. Va, March lS.--A. G.
Lawrence. wealthy LIQUOR dealer. In
dicted here on q charge OF bigAmy,
has asked for q change OF vunuA to
Charleston, whore his first wife. who
II his accuser. lives.
Owing to the prominence Of the
principals, the case has created big
sentation. Lawrence. during the"wet''
regime OF West Virginia, was known
a. the "KRnAwha liquor king" He
began life ~ q coal minor and be-
came wealthy. He IL now interested
in the liquor business in Bridgcport.
Ohio. and owns hotels In Charleston.
w. Va, and Ashland, Ky.
His present wife was his former ste
nographer and lived at the Lawrence
home in Charleston before the first
Mrs. Lawrence secured a divorce.
While Lawrence was known as rhe
"Kanawha liquor king" his first wife
was at the head Of the State Woman's
Christian Temperance Union. They
separated, and after three years Mrs
Lawrence secured q divorce on the
ground of desertion. Lawrence then
Miss Nellie Martin. his Ste
In the divorce decree cer-
tain conditions were imposed on Law
renee. with which. 1t is charged. he
has failed to comply. and the divorce
decree was annuiied.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-16
MEDALS Of HONOR TO
SOUTHERN EMPLOYEES
LOYALTY 10 BE RECOGNIZED
Four Richmond Men VIII Receive
Recognition, General Freight
Agent Drake, City Passenger Agent
Frear, q. G. Frcar and A. w. Nc
Cormack.

Washington. d. c.. March 15.--One
thousand, seven hundred and fifty
eight men In the employ of the South
ern Railway Company, representing
all ranks and all classes from general
officer to blacksmith helper, who have
exceeded twenty-five years of con-
ly be awarded medal by President
Fairfax Harrison In recognition Of
their achievement and to commence
rate their honorable record. The pre-
sentation Of the medals viii be made
personally by Mr.. Harrison to all
those entitled to them during the new
two weeks. He will give out the first
OF the medals at Washington, March
IL, and has arranged 70 deliver medals
At tho following points on the dates
mentioned:
Alexandra, Va, March Is; Green's
boro, N. C.. March IT; Charlotte. N.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-16

against the cargo laden on the x49er4
This Ii the first legal step taken - -
tablish title to the cargo.
A libel for possession Of the st6Azn-
er has already been filed. y-s IS
Because OF the perishabIo natHF4 ~
the cargo. the matter will be brcug11t
to the attention OF Judge WaddiW ~
the openinw Of the next session of. the
United States District Court at Nor
folk on March 20.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-16
PERTINENT QUESTIONS
AS TO NEW DEPOT
Station in Far West Probably Right and Good For the Rich
But Business and Business Men Want Facilities In Heart
CyMany Points Raised Relative to Feasibility Of Contra
Location.

by insisting on the West End site. They
would continue to lose this as lonR
as Richmond Ii city.
Not only should the passenger sta
ton be In town. but the freight depot
should either be brought down town
where most OF heavy freight originated
or freight facilities be provided down
town for the whoiesaie trade.
Lat the business men personally get
behind this matter. and tell the rail-
roads what we want. Richmond peo-
pie usually get what they want, but
sometimes they are little slow in want
ing It,
"Act now. or you will ever hereafter
regret It."
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-16
vIRGlNIAN SHOT BIZ RIVAL.

Dispute Over Girl May Have Fatal
Ending.
Orange. Va, March 1s.--Lyman
Turner shot and probably fatally
wounded Dave Brockman. Sunday,
near Barboursvilie, this county. The
young men. who had been friends.
were drinking and guarded over =
girl to whom both had been paying at
tention.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-16
FILES A LIBEL

For Possession OF the Cargo On the
Captured Appam.
Norfolk, Va, March 15.--Henry G..
Harrison, British master of this
steamship Appam, which was brought
into Hampton Roads as a German
prize OF war. in charge OF Lieutenant
Hans Berg and a prize crew February
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-16

through the mountains Of North
Georgia. President Harrison's plan
was to show typical Industrial scene
with q factory In the background. but
the sculptor would not agree that a
factory was capable of artistic treat
ment and insisted on mountains. II
fs, however. fortunate for the COM
pany and for these who will wear the
medals. The reverse of the medal
shows three symbols of modern rail-
reading. a telephone dispatcher at
his switchboard. section gang en-
gagged in maintenance and a large
heavy power press to Represent the
shops crafts. Thus each principal
branch OF the service is indicated. On
the reverse also is engraved the name
OF the man to whom the medal Is
awarded with the dates OF his service
record,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-16
Many Exceeded Fifty Years.

Birmingham, Ala, March 90; Knox
vile. Tenn, March 81: and st. Louis
March %.
Many Exceeded Fifty Years.
In announcing the plan the follow
ing statement was issued by Presi-
dent Harrison: Southern Railway
Company has in its service 1888 men
OF all rank and all classes from gen.
erai officers to Observation-Disclosures
who have exceeded twenty-five years
OF continuous service on the road.
have exceeded fifty years of such
service and 1t is also of interest that
there are 235 negroes in the list.
These men are the best men the COM
many carries on its rolls, for they
have proven their loyalty and their
fitness for their several responsibilities
in the hard school of experience and
by survival of the strict discipline
which II necessary In the administra-
ton of railroad to recognize their
achievement and to commemorate
their honorable record the company
has arranged to award to each one
Of them a medal which they can wear
so long as they live and hand down
as an heirloom in their families"
Work OF Victor Bremen.
The medal Is of bronze of highly
artistic and successful design, 1t Is
the work of the DISTINGUISHED sculptor
Victor Bremen, OF New York. who
was recommended to the company by
the United States director OF mint.
The artist Is best known perhaps for
his design Of the current Lincoln
penny. The diverse of the medal
bears the inscription Southern Rail-
way Company for loyalty, and
shows an actual scene on the road A
section of modern double-track
equipped with automatic signals with
an all steel passenger train running
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-16
HOGE MEMORIAL CHURCH
TO HAVE NIGHT SERVICES

Services win be held In Hoge Me-
mortal Presbyterian Church. Nine
teenth and Franklin Streets, every
night next week. with preaching by
the Rev. c. B. Robertson.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-16
-Four Richmond Men In last.

Four Richmond men who have
been in the service of the Southern
Railway for the past twenty-five
years or more will be presented with
m edals in recognition OF their honor
able and commendable service. They
are: J. II. Drake, general freight
railroad men in this section of the
country; o. D Wilson, city passenger
and ticket agent; s. @. Frear, tele-
graph operator, and A.. w. McCor-
mack, q porter In Mr.. brakes ONCE.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-16
VIRGINIA BRIEFS

Danvilie-Hon, Bergman Green.
member of the House OF DeleE4fea.
representing the Fifth District,~-an-
nounces that he had been successful
In securing an amendment into the
prohibition measure passed last week.
that absolutely prohibited drug stores
in Danville selling ardent spirits
after November on physicianss pres
scription.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-16

Covington--Senator W. A. Rinehart
has returned from Richmond, where
he has been attending the sessions Of
this Legislature. Mrs. Rinehart, who
has been in Memorial Hospital for
treatment OF her ear, II improving
nicely and will soon be able TO retnrn
to her home.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-16

Covington-Mr. and Mrs. T.. II.
Overholt have news that their son.
Clyde, who is at present with the
Richmond Locomotive Works. Rich
mond, Va, came near having a serfoua
accident at that plant few days ago
while working. with q soldering iron.
Mr. Overholt was slightly burned
a bout the face.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-25
HEARS THAT PRINCE VON BUELOW
 IS FEN ROUTE HERE
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vlslt was contemplated. The German embassy also was without knowledge of any plan to send Prince yon BueIow to the United States.
 A high official pointed out that the report originated in London, which to his mind cast doubt upon it's truth since it was certain to be widely dis cussed as possible peace overture from Germany. The Berlin government. he said, has not yet seen fit to suggest a peace move officially, or confidentialIy in any way.
 The possibility that the former chancellor would supplant Count von Bernstorff as ambassador here, also was greatly doubted in official circles. Am- bassador von Bernstorff' diplomatic achievements through the submarine controversy, it was stated. seemed to make it certain that he would be left undisturbed by his government
 SIMILAR TO HOUSE MISSION Should Prince von Buelow arrive in Washington on a special mission, of ficials thought it likely that his task would be somewhat similar to that as- signed to Colonel House by President Wilson on several occasions when the former has visited the Selligerent cap- itals. In addition to securing first hand information as to the American view point on many matters involved in the war, the Emperor might desire, it was said to adjust through personal rep Iresentative, relations with the Wash ington government, so severely strained by the submarine controversy It was suggested that Prince von Buelow might also seek direct infor- nation as to the administrators views upon American neutrality, activity of Germans in conspiracies in this coun- try and the sale of war munitions to the allies.
 In the absence of President Wilson and with Secretary Lansing still con- fined to his home by illness, no of- ficial would hazard speculation regard ing the probable attitude of the Presi- dent if Prince von Buelow should ar rive with, or without official creden- tials upon a peace mission
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-25
Not a Bite of
 Breakfast Until
 You Drink Water Says . glass of hot water and phosphate prevents lIIness
 and keeps us ht.

Just as coal, when 1t burns. leaves be- hind certain amount of uncomfortable material in the form of ashes, so the food and drink taken day after day leaves in the alimentary canal certain amount of indigestible material. which if not completely eliminated from the system each day, becomes food for the millions of bacteria which infest the bowels From this mass of left waste, toxins and ptomain-like poisons are formed and sucked into the blood.
 Men and women who can't get feel ing right must begin to take inside baths. Before eating breakfast each morning drink glass of real hot water with a teaspoonful of limestone phos- phate in 1t to wash out of the thirty feet of bowels the previous days ac- cumulation of poisons and toxins and to keep the entire alimentary canal clean. pure and fresh.
 Those who are subject to sick head ache, colds. biliousness. constipation, others who wake up with bad taste, foul breath, backache, rheumatic stiffness, or have a sour, gassy stomach after meals, are urged to get quarter pound of limestone phosphate from the drug store and begin practicing internal sanitation This will cost very little. but is suffic- tent to make anyone an enthusiast on the subject.
 Remember. inside bathing is more inn portant than outside bathing, because the skin pores do not absorb impurities into the blood, causing poor health while the bowel pores do. Just as soap and hot water cleanses, sweetens and freshens the skin. so hot water and limestone phosphate act on the stomach liver. kidneys and bowels.--Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-25
SENIOR CLASS DAY AT THE UNIVERSITY
Portrait of Judge Thoring- ton Presented Law School.
 Other Exercises

Tuscaloosa, May A.-(Special) )-Senior class day, the first of it's kind ever held at the university, shared in commence ment festivities here tonight, featuring the exercises incident to the donation of a portrait of Judge Thorington, for a number of years dean of the university law school, and one of the pioneer build- CTS of this department of the university.
 The presentation address was delivered by c. A. Lewis of the law class of 1916, and the portrait was accepted on the part of the university by Dean A. J. F'arrar. In addition to the presenta- ton of Judge Thorington's portrait the class oration by J. Fred Johnson, class orator; class history by Miss Olive Rich- ard, historian; and the class prophecy by Phillips Edwards, featured the evening 8 programme
 Music by the university varsity four'' completed the programme Dean Farrar' S address to the graduating law students was especially impressive. He dealt at length upon the early struggles of the law department of the university, point ed out it's present needs and ended his address with urgent appeal to those leaving the university to take up their profession of law to so conduct them selves in their profession as to reflect honor and credit not only upon them selves but upon the institution which they claim as their alma mater.
 The entire law school, as well as a number of the academic students and wis., itors, attended the occasion
 folloW1ng the ceremonies Dean Farrar entertained the members of the graduat- Ing class at a buffet luncheon at his nome near the university campus.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-25
LARGE ATTENDANCE AT PYTH|AN MEETING Grand Lodge COnyenes i'll Montgomery-Peace Tab
 let Unveiled

Montgomery May A.-(Special) )-The forty-fourth annual convention of the grand lodge, Knights of Pythias, was called to order this morning by Grand Chancellor Graham Perdue of Birming- ham with about 300 delegates present, representing practically every lodge in. the state.
 The feature of the mornings session was the unveiling of the peace tablet which was donated by about 30 lodges of the state. The tablet bears the names of the grand officers and the names of the lodges contributing towards it's con- struction.
 The grand lodge degree was con- ferred on a class of about 75 who were attending grand lodge for their first time. Those who are eligible to take this degree are only those who have passed through the chairs of a subordi- nate lodge and are past chancellor com- manders of a lodge in good standing. This degree was given in good shape and the reports were read from the grand keeper of records and seal, grand mas ter of exchequer and the standing com mittees.
 B. A. Taylor of Montgomery is slated to be the next grand chancellor. He is a member of Central lodge No. g. and as grand chancellor will doubtless make an excellent record as the presiding head of the order. ,'
 The convention will adjourn tomorrow with the election of officers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-25
INFIRMARY NURSES
 RECEIVE DIPLOMAS
Birmingham Infirmary Exercises at Hotel Hillman Last Night Were
 Largely Attended

The capacity of the ballroom at the Hotel Hillman was taxed last night to accommodate the attendance on the commencement exercises of the Nurses Training school of the Birmingham in- firmary, in which class of Il was presented diplomas.
 The address to the class was made by Dr. Charles Nice, while pr. w. C. GeWin presented the diplomas. The young women received a number of dainty and useful gifts and a profusion or flowers. Following the formal pro- gramme delicious punch was served.
 A pleasing feature was the selections by Mrs Turrentine and Miss Marga ret Travers, two of the leading church vocal ists of the city. Their individual numbers were excellent in rendition and they had to respond to encores, but they drew en- thusiastic applause by the duet from Tales of Hoffman" Their splendid voices blended in perfect harmony and the selection was rendered with fine ex- pression and rare artistry.
 MemberS or the class were Miss Fay Samms, Miss Emma Tolle, Miss Myra Conner, Miss Tamah Conville, Mrs. Lu- cille Airey, Miss Edith Booth, Mrs. Jennie Robison, Miss Eunice Hale, Miss Myrtle Park Mrs. Evelyn Huff ana MISS El1ZdDetn Mann.
 The formal programme follows:
 Music, Apollo orcnestra.
 Piano selections, Mrs. W. l.. Simmons
 Invocation, Dr. l.. c. Branscomb.
 Address. Dr. Gaston Torrance.
 "A Birthday" (Woodman), Miss Ira vers.
 Address to class, Dr. Charles Nice.
 May Time (Oley Speaks), Mrs. Tur- rentine
 Presentation of diplomas, Dr. W. c. GeWin.
 "Barcarole" (Tales of Hoffman), Mrs. Turrentine and Miss Travers.
 Accompanist, Mrs. s. J. Vann.
 Class reception.
 Msuic, Apollo orchestra.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-25
DECLINES TO RESCIND ACTION ON
 RUBLEE NOMINA NATION
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beyond calling the roll. Doubt as to the outcome existed until the name of Sena- tor Shields was reached. His vote ir favor of MT. Brandeis was the deciding factor, the committee standing 10 to fol favorable report
 Just before going to the committed meeting Senator Shields conferred with Senator Smith of Georgia who had made an investigation outside the record during the absence of Senator Shields, who re. turned today from Knoxville The Geor. gia senator had interviews with members of the interstate commerce commission and several Boston lawyers in regard tc the charges against Mr. Brandeis and aft CT satisfying himself that the charges were not sustained, had a talk a few days ago with MT. Brandes himself.
 Friends of the nominee plan to oppose open sessions on the ground that this is a movement for delay in confirmation and If open sessions are to be had they should be provided for all nominations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-25
STATES CHANGE TO ACQUIRE BENEFITS
 OF PREPAREDNESS
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states in that it will result in the trans formation of a haphazard and inefficient mass of serio-comical soldiers into for nal, military organization to be governed and held to strict accountability by statutes which control in many vital ef- fects, the regular army.
 The National Guard of Alabama will consist of 800 men for each senator and representative, or force of $500. All or ficers of the rank of captain and higher rank will be paid $500 per annum; first lieutenants will be paid $240 and second lieutenants $2OO per annum. A private vii. be paid at the rate of $1 for each weekly drill.
 To enlist, citizen must be able to meet the physical requirements of the regular army. and he must take an oath committing himself not only to the serv- ice of the state. but the United States. There will be no more "chocolate' sol diers in North America.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-25
kUT1TH the T. c. l. band furnish A< ing the music, "The March
 w of an E,ynnire n inc educa-

w of an Empire the educa- tional motion picture which shows the school system of Los Angeles will be shown tonight in Capitol park. The entire city is invited to attend by Com missioner John R. Hornady.
 According to Commissioner George B. Ward, "The March of an Empire is one of the greatest films ever made. Ut compares favorably with The Birth of a Nation, said Commis- sioner George B. Ward, 'in that it shows just how thoroughly modern city educates it's children. Los Angeles by it's wonderful school system has undoubtedly attracted 100000 additional residents in the past few years, and just through the showing of this nov ing picture. People who see this pie ture want to go and live in Los An geles.''
 The March of an Empire" is being shown by the city commission to in- terest the public to vote for the 3D. 000o00 school bond issue on June ,.
 THE STRUGGLED
 A wonderful picture of love story on both land and sea is 'The Strug- gle," a five-part World Film with Frank Sheridan in the leading role at the Strand theatre today. "The Struggle" was shown yesterday to large audiences who remembered the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-25
HARDWARE DEALERS
 TO ADJOURN TODAY
Officers to Be Elected and Next Place of Meeting to
 Be Selected

New Decatur, May 22.-(Specia1.) .)-The will come to a close tomorrow after noon with the election of officers and ing. AS matters stand now, Secretary w. L. Harlan of Atlanta is sure of re- election and the sentiment among dele gates is also strong for the reelection of President E.. A. Hammett of Syla- cauga. Birmingham, Huntsville, Mont gomery and Mobile are strong contend CTS for the next convention, but 1t is gen. vention will go to Birmingham or Hunts ville with Birmingham's chances better than Huntsville's to land the convention. The sessions today were executive and none but active members were admitted, as the hardware men discussed increased costs of their goods and plans for more remunerative returns from their invest ments. It was learned, however, that the association this morning ratified the executive committees merger of the Geor- gia, Alabama and Florida associations un- der one head with one secretary. The state association does not lose it's identity under this plan and the employment of a secretary for the one association is done more economically.
 The annual reports of Secretary Har- Ian and President Hammett were also read at the session today and released for publication. The secretary's report showed the association to be in fine con- dition in every way. The presidents re- port urged closer cooperation between hardware dealers and advocated the plan of hardware men in their respective com munities becoming leaders in every line of endeavor.
 The afternoon session was taken up with the report of J. R. Gamble of Mont gomery who related plans for the up- building of the Southeastern Retail Hard ware association. George M. Gray an Ohio hardware man, discussed mutual in surance
 The convention Thursday morning will give it's whole time to the inspection of the handsome hardware exhibits in the Casas Grande building on Second ave- nue. The session Thursday afternoon will be for the purpose of hearing com mittee reports, and electing officers The boat trip up the Tennessee river Thurs day night will end the convention, which was declared today by officers to be the most successful the association has ever had.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-25
MOBILE TO PROTEST AGAINST PARTIALLY
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sand dollars. The Mobile delegation will be headed by w. M Clemens, secretary of the Chamber of Commerce.
 Mr.. Houston explains that his course is pursued on the authority of an act of Congress which makes it discretionary with him to admit into Texas tick in- fected cattle from Mexico. The same courtesy, under the most favored nation al clause, is extended to other countries As none save Texas territory is men, tioned, the Secretary holds that he can not favor any other territory. He does not deny that Senator Underwood's point of constitutional law is well taken, but says his is not the function to inter pret statutes but to obey them
 The Mobile delegation, determined to gain by one means or another, the relief sought, will hurl itself vigorously into the fight