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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-16
SECOND ARREST MADE
IN LAKE FOREST MURDER
Clerk Is Alleged to Have Sold stu
dent Drug to Give to
Girl.
Ills EVIDENCE is MATERIAL
Technical Charge i'm Order That lie
May BE Held ~ Witness Against
William Orpct. Accused Of Marian
/ f.nmbcrt's death.

Special 20 'rh" Times Dispatch !
CHICAGO. February ia ncw ar
was mad" '".Gay ~ connection
WIN III" death of jarinn Lambert.
,hr LAX" Forest school girl whose
n""N was round las, week ia Helms
Moods.
The man arrested was Charles ".
li"ssinE"r, drug clerk. ana university
student at Madison. WIS Tho charge
against h'ri is :h'' il. sold To William
orpct. I'll" alleged nurdccor Of ;he
tiri. quantities. Uf a drug which WAS
!" hc given her
Eu, tina; ,n"rS". still" II is III. only
on" on which lIaSsinscr MAY b tried.
IL not the r"aSpn for his arrest. II"
was arr"st", =" that lie may be com
p"!!"d To XIV" testimony against DIpot.
In" chni"e "gainst ilassin.cr * said
." lie n"r"iy q d,vic" TO hoid him as
tho Sta'e's most important ..itncss.
az 'insSin'"r's testimony a. IN" Trial
~ 'r''"' III" states Gaze may stand
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-16

sacrifices from all and that the war
shall he pursued with, all possible
encr2y."
Sir Mark Sykes. Unionist. urged tina.
there should be no "InuddlinS," and
recommended that tho Cabinets war
committee be reduced to four mem
bcrs for the frmcr and pronptcr dis
patch OF war business
Harold r. Cawlcy. Liberal. said his
party desired nothing from the gov
eminent except the more vigorous con
duct of the war.
The session OF Parliament tomorrow
VIII be devoted entirely TO I, discussion
OF the air defense Of England. this
being brought upon William Jovnson-
Hicks's amendment TO the thrones
address. urging ";hc dcsirability OF
placing the air services Of the coun-
try on frincr and stronger basis"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-16
THREE

cormncl arotho, o,.,r,,t,
hirh. swcc, r,Is,,tn -.
became IN. SINGER .i,.,,, ~ t h'
MCpcruId'S "if You w,,,la TO-, NJ.
h" "av all artist. Tina, one sou, 49,,
by Mccormack as he ala i, lost n;,rn,
letting the gold of MS voice ana ~.
spl"mdur OF his art shin, throu,.b H.
own beauty would moro than atone for
nall dozen bits Of musical tinscl.
Eut who is 10 set himself up to iudt-e
TINS man lie can sing as he plcases.
n" can soar into ti.r realms Of purest
hit, ana highet than all save very
''"' sometimes n" docs. H. FOR the
most part ne chooses 20 drift along
VIC ''h" o. !caSt resistance aud thons-
amos perhaps 'nuinns, delight 10 drift
WIN "'"' VINO S"aII blame him?
douglas Gordon.
,,om,us CANNED, ,,J ,I,st. r
$50
'oS'r" ''""NS WIN" Soncciv-
~, 80" %" .,, 80 ,''' i'.,ionS ."H'Nat OF
- H"eI '"'" cpmc"H, ne XIV
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-16
NO POMP OR PAGEANTRY
WHEN PARLIAMENT OPENS
toSai Procession Is Lacking for First
Time Since Death OF Queen
Victoria.
KING GEORGE NOT PRESENT
Barc Score Of Peers on Humid ut
Opening. and But for Presence or
Few Women i'm Galleries, Balcony
Would Have Been Barren.

LONDON, February l5---Shor,. for
IN" hrst time sine. the death Of Queen
Victoria, of the nonp of a royal pro-
c"sSion, tn" ncv parliamentary session
WAS opcncd TODAY. important matters
concerning Great Britain's conduct OF
h"r campaigns are TO lie brought up
immediately but there was little sign
in the approaches to Westminster Alb
hey OF public interest.
Eu' Tor several women listening TO
the Kings speech. tho upper balcony
would have had a barren effect, as there
we're but twenty peers present when
the session Was called 70 order.
After the reading Of the King
speech. thu proceedings adjourned until
O'Clock. The speech from the throne
was read I'm the House OF Commons
when II reassemnicG. The passage in
which Great Erltain's 10" was describe u
as Tistakina force FOR right AND on
p"hicucy Tor honor, "us loudly Chc.rcd.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-16
NIrPIiI.RSO\ REPLIES TO
NDDitI:SS IfItOM IIiItONE:

Tan Mcpherson made the address IA
icpiy TO tho aDcech from the throne.
He said tho FIRST Thought must be on"
81 thankfu!ucss that the King. the c"u-
Ter Of the imperial unity. should now
haze recovered fro-u TIA" mishap which
b" sustained When with his troops ~
tn" front waer" thc hearts and hopes
Of 50 many % his subjects wcr"
lie dw"lt On ia" ou.rous na-ur" Of
the duties of the throne 81 present, hu,
said thai, nevertheless. 10 d.ty had
been left rnperfor,ncd ~ the King or
his ROYAL household, no "tor, had been
spared 10 bring the word OF cheer to
tho brave soldier WHO Law wounded
The spcnher emphasized tn" unity Of
Parliament ami said tina, tho Kings
speech wa IN" embodiment OF the dc
termination OF determined people. lie
rnid warm tribal" 70 tn" work Of the
Navy. ana emphasized the fac, that
"H ooo.ooo mon Of their own accord had
rallied 20 tn" coiors to make the su-
IRENE sacriG'e. and tina, "a million
or more Older '7cn w"ro training he
cause their on" cri'u~, that OF age. had
made ,h"m iu"li,.ihi" for the aruay.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-16
MINERS PERISH
Tw-nty-Onc Relieved Have Lost
Lives When Fire Breaks Out
In h.iii

BUTTE MONT. February - Tween
ty-onc miners are believed 20 have
lost their lives last nirht. when FIRE
broll. out in one az ihc Levels q: tia.
Anaconda Copper CO.'S mines. None Of
the bodies had teen recovered to-
night aud hop" for twelve others. VINO
arr missing. has been abandoned
Tonight The fire was still huruin"
y hug" veiiilat!n-; fan was installed
NJ til" uirShaft ut noon. ana since then
has h""n driven at top speed.
General Manager John l.. Sh.lin ex-
pressed TN" opini"n that il would he
poSs!bi" Ia remove most Of III" bodies
Tonight.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-16

Tire" Judgments for the plaintiffs
were returned yesterday in the Law
and Equity Court
j. II. Martin suing W. II. Wi,kcrson.
was awarded Sli5. The Wcisbcrrcr
Company secured judgment against
Samuel Eanct for tSaaJ and the Rich
monh Enrin""ring Company secured
Judgment against the Drake Rai!wa,
Aut"nh'ticc Company, incorporated,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-16

Speci:,l 20 The Times Dispatch
A-i.N.>NDE1A, VA. February l5-
MIS- Lucy lane Barron. widow OF 7
r" har!on. seventy four years old. died
~: morning at her home. Several
chlidr"n survive. She was a native ~
khnpahaunock County The funcr,,
VIII tax" place on Thursday afternoon
at o'clock.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-16
yJrs, NIolct Cnrr.

Especial to The Times Dispatch
PETERSBURG, VA. February Is
Mrs. Violet II. Carr. aged twenty nine
years. died last evening Mt the homo
Of her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Balm. in Brown street The body will
he shipped to her old home in Cham
bcrsburg. Pa, for burial.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-16
Negro Educator, To Meet.

lSp"Cial TO III" Times Dispatch.l
bAENll.LE.' VA. F"hruar" i5.-T'o
Negro Teachers Association and School
Improvement League Of Virginia viii
hold its annual meeting in This CITY
on March IL ct III. iiolbrook street
sNn Onlhnusn
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-16
McrtinE pNstpOncd.

owing % "a" expected dehat. on tn.
Mapp prohibition bill. SGT as a special
order I'm The Sta'c Senate for l2.2"
today. The usual weekly meeting ~
the Woman's Prohibition i."1"u" ~
America Will be po"'pourd.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-16
Funeral OF Mr.. Bolton

lIptSla. 10 me Times Dispatch
Ai.i:N ANDRIA. VA, February Is
IN" funeral Of John Richard Bolton.
hfiE-onc years old, who died on sun
Gay ut his home in Del Ray. took place
this afternoon
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-16
Funeral or Mr.. Bnrccs..

special to The Times Dispatch
ALEXANDRIA. VA. February Is
nc hody OF Enoch y. Burgess. who
died in Washington will he brought
here for burial tomorrow afternoon
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-16

lHpeclai 10 me Times DiSpatch.l
ALIEN ANDR1A VA. February l5-
The body OF Luis Breen. former
resident. who died in Springfeld Mass,
was brought here to-day and buried
in st. Mary's Cemetery. The funeral
took place from ST. AIarys Catholic
Church, Rev. l.. r. Kelly oftlciatinE
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-16
Miss Mary Nails.

Especial TO The Times Dispatch.
:fl'EN ANDEIA, VA. February 10
Miss Mary Nails. eiehtv-seven vears
old died to-day at the home OF her
nephew. Charles r. Roland.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-16
roo LATE FOR CLASSIFICATION.

pockcthook containing So5. Finder
please return to 2227 Stuart Avenue
ana receive reward.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-16
Mrs. Leslie Enton Brauner.

ptciaI u The Times Dispatch
ALIEN ANDRT&. VA. February 10
Mrs. Leslie Eaton Rrawncr. wife of
e.. thilip Hrawner. thirty-onc years old.
died to-day nj her homo. Her husband
survives her.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-16
William A. Wallace

fSnccial 10 The Times Dispatch,
l.YNCHBURG. VA, February l5.--
William y. Wallace. aged sixty-two
years. died mt his home on Monday.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-16

An appeal for nssisiarc" both in tn"
way Of clothing ana money was issued
yesterday hy the ColorcG CITY Mission
90 East Leigh street
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-16
ORPEI-S LAWYERS
WILL ASK CHANGE Or VENUE:

Then came the search for the poi
son. i.ittH' progress WAS mad. in that
direction unti! on Monday. whcD q
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-16
ADJUSTMENTS
THEY EVEN SAT on THE STAGE
40 lII.Nli Mri.NRN IAGIA SINL

For III. first time since il develop
cd rom = market house into a con.
cert hail, 50 far as the memory Of one
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-16
WARM TRIHt rI: PAID
TO ENEl.tSD'S ALLIES

Earl ki:"hcn"''s speech in the House
Of lords WAS a review OF tic war oper-
atoms from the point WHORE his last
''"uS SPV,~i 70 t"c i-or"s lcit OH.
~ i''' " my "''N Oh 'hc
,r., o- IN. 1,,Ii,, 1Es Io.,,.;,
.;,,, r., .bo ,,,o,u,, -, ,,,, mt. .,
-. ,bo roric- NJ ccrhi, ;o,,1na ~
,,,,r,cnt.
"wn son, troons >, s,,a,;,; m :;
citation az ,ho, Crccl. FRONTAL 20
Able Greece 10 assist her ,Ilv urdor
me convention which cxie,.L:.
The Washington times., 1916-02-25
UNUSUAL NOVEL IN
CURRENT ALL-STORY
"The Million Passing Tales En-
tirely Out of Ordinary.

The Million Passing Tales" a story
so different from the usual style OF
literature found In the popular maRa-
zine that II will not ft into the GUS
tomary category, is the feature OF this
weeks issue OF the ,All-Story Weekly,
now on the ne%s stands.
Periey Poore sheehan. the author.
needs no introduction to magazine
readers. having contributed for their
pleasure Judith of Babylon" "Abu
the Dawnmaker," ''The Belated Tears
of Louis Marcel" and other stories
which have won wide commendat ton.
Grace SartwellMason and John North
ern Hilllard reveal In the first INSTALL
ment OF remarkable serial in six
parts some OF the tragedy encountered
In the search for gold.
THE Golden Hope" pictures with
amazing vividness and power the life
hunter.
'Granas Son." by John Barnett. IA
a four-part serial that begins in this
Issue. The scenes are laid In Ireland
In the reign of Queen Elizabeth and the
action of strife that runs throughout
the story gives promise OF making this
q more popular tale than "Grana, Queen
Of Battle" OF which It is the SEQUEL.
Frank Lapham, Frank Condor, and
Carewe-Carvel are among the other non
ular contributors to this issue.
The Washington times., 1916-02-25
Wholesale Produce Market.

Eoos-NaArby. fresh. 2ic per doz South.
srn. 2lc per dos.
cHEEsE-New York. new. lSc per h.; fat,
isdipc per ID.
BUTTER-ElGin print. &c per lb.: tub,
SShc per h.; process. &c per 10.
LIVE PoULTRY-Hens. I6c Der Ib.
live turkeys, 24d2Sc per ID. spring chickens,
22Q23c per ID.
LIVE SToCK-veal calves best, Iialao mar
lb.; heavy. l09i0tc per h.; fat sheep sfl6iSc
per lb.; lambs. &c per 10.
, KREY. PRICE a co.
ELABLES-(ouotations furnished by
Taylor Wade)-Potatoes. $500 per barrel;
n.oo per barrel; turnips, SITS barrel.
The Washington times., 1916-02-25
Mrs Garrison In Town.

Mrs. Lindley M. Garrison. wife of the
former Secretary of War. who has been
In town for the last week closings her
house here. will spend the last part of
her stay in Washington at the Shore
ham. Mrs. George Leary. of New York.
will Join her there tomorrow.
oSHrs, MIS- SerT,son Tis has has been too much
many invitations which have been
showered upon her. but before her re-
turn to New York the last of next week
she Will be the. honor guest at several
The Misses Breckenridge will give a
luncheon in her honor at the Washing
ton Club on Monday,
The Misses Burleson, daughters of the
Postmaster General and Mrs. Burleson.
will entertain a number of yo1nK people
ut dinner this evening. Later some of
the party will attend the Friday eve
ming dance at the Willard
Pittman Springs will be host at q
theater party this evening. taking his
guests later to the Friday evening dance
at the Willard.
Commander HoEg. Y. s. NJ. and Mrs
Hogg entertained at the Army and Navy
Club in honor OF Miss Jeanette Cowan
seasons debutantes.
Besides Miss Cowan' and Miss Over
man, the guests were Miss Helen
Blodgett, Miss Caroline Stone. Mss
Katherine Overman. Miss Mary Bell
Small, Miss Katherine Small. Miss Dor
othy Trout, Lieut.. Mark l.. Hersey.
Lieut.. James B. Glennon. Lieut. Harri-
son s. Dessez, Lieut.. Alva Bernhardt,
Lieut.. James J. Oswald. Lieut.. John n.
Hoover. Dr. Edmund Franklin, RAN
dolph Mason, Edward Dewey and J.
Harris Franklin.
Major and Mrs, Joseph p. Tracy were
also hosts at dinner at the club last
evening. Their guests were Col. ana
Mrs. X, p. Davis, Major and Mrs. James
A. Shipton, Capt. and Mrs. Bishop, Mr..
and Mrs. Henry p. Fairbanks, DR.. and
Mrs. Blair Spencer, Mr., and Mrs.
Charles a. McKenney. Comdr. and Mrs.
W. N. Galbraith and Comdr, and Mrs.
Charles s, Hussey,
Major and Mrs, Theodore C. Lyster
had as their guests Surg. Gen. and Mrs.
thur, Col. 7nd Mrs. Lane, Capt. and
Mrs. McEwen Pruym. Mrs. ]. ID.
Wright. Brig. Gen. Enoch crowder ana
Capt. Talbot
Capt. and Mrs, ]. 5. Bayard Schindel
also gave a dinner, having as their
guests Brig. Gen. and Mrs. Tasker- Bliss,
Brig. Gen. and Mrs. Albert l.. Mills,
Brig Gen. and Mrs, Henry p. McCann.
Col, and Mrs Harry Taylor, Col. and
Mrs. George Duncan. Judge and Mrs.
William Bailey Lamar. and Mr.. and
Mrs. l. T. Mann.
Capt. George r. Clark. Y. 8. N. and
Mrs. Clarke entertained at dinner IN
compliment 10 Commander and Mrs.
Laws. Of Annapolis. The other guests
The Washington times., 1916-02-25
Today'S Sales.

Potomac Electric Consolidated SIS,
81 .000d99ti.
Riggs Realty dong) SIS, tl,0OodlO2
Norfolk and Western Steamboat "A
1b6. 4lpl1. 4d155, 10f155.
Washington Gas. 1Ou77. 5H77, 25ei76Z,
Lanston Monotype, 20d69%, lo0i69a..
2ceD50. 2OG70. 10a76. 2otl70
American Security and Trust Conn
psny. Sd1259 S0i2N9.
After call--Washington Railway pre-
ferred. 2SqSl%, tSaSix, 'odS1%, 5GS1E,
1dS1k.
Capital Traction IS. sscCdlosH ,JOo9
10ex.
The Washington times., 1916-02-25
Feminine Logic.

Helen annoyed her father with oues-
lions while he tried to read the news
paper. One evening, among other
Things, she demanded: Papa, what DO
you do at the store all day?''
Oh he answered briefly, nothing.
Helen was silent a moment, ana then
asked: but how do you know when Won
are doneT'-Iiarper's Monthly.
The Washington times., 1916-02-25
LANSTON MONOTYPE
PRICES MOUNTING
One Broker Bids Seventy for
Any Part Of 1000 Shares
on Exchange Here.

Lanston Monotype stock developed
still further strength in the broader
market that prevailed at today's ses-
sion Of the Washington Stock Ex-
change.
After total of 100 shares of Lanston
had been traded in-30 at 69% and 20 az
70-one broker was bidding 20 cash
for any part OF 1000 shares, and In
duirles for options were on the floor.
The more optimistic statements which
have recently been made by. officers OF
the I.anston company have led many fol-
lowers OF the stock to look forward to
favorable action on the question OF n
dividend at the meeting next month.
American Security and Trust Company
stock manifested a weaker tendency,
sixteen shares selling at go
Washington Railway and Electric pre-
fcrrcd stock wns In fair demand at
srgc0Snay sa,St SsHy hnsn nigher prices than recent
OF slxty-Beven shares brought SIN.
Other sales Of the day consisted OF a
Potomac Electric Power consolidated
e eonsS Sen at p1nn io2 " ,c& @oTts SSo Of Teal e.
bs ut f06A. twenty two shares of Nor
folk and Washington Steamboat stock
at i55. and fifteen shares Of Washington
Gas stock at n. and twenty-five shares
at 1914.
Banking Diplomas Awarded.
D1plomas were conferred last night on
the twelve members OF the washington
Chapter OF the American Institute or
Banking whoacompleted the course IN
banking and commercial law prescribed
By the Institute. Mr.. d. Rosenberg.
president OF the Bank of Commerce
and Savings. presented the diplomas.
Those who received them were
Charles T.. Beaumet, p. A. Brungvr.
Fred l.. Moore Adam Steinmetz, A. c.
Muddiman. p. w. Royce. Roy L. Neu-
hauser. John A. Fetty. A. A. p. Saw
age, j. ]. Mcdonald, Ross r. Pollock,
and Theodore J. Moore.
Joshua Evans. tr., cashier or the
Riggs National Bank. discussed the
evolution OF the institute and its edu-
cational facilities.
NEW YORK. Feb. 25-The Presi-
dents position outlined in his letter to
Senator Stone removed some uncer-
tainty in Wall street today and the
marke. which slumped yesterday was
steady during the first hour.
Traders were still nervous, however,
and such price changes as were
marked up were irregular and on a
narrow margin.
Crucible and American Can developed
weakness while Reading sold above 70.
American woolen was active.
The Washington times., 1916-02-25
The Men Higher Up.

She was doing her best to make fun
use OF her leap-year prerogative.
II am a poor girl, as you know"
she said. but II the devotion of a true
and loving heart goes for anything
lob. II goes with me. all right" in
terrupted the practical young man,
but I'm afraid IL won't go with the
grocer and the butcher."-Indianap-
oils Star.
The Washington times., 1916-02-25

mac. Del Ray. NJ. Elmo. Braddock,
and Cottagc. Park, Will be held tonight
N the Mt. Verron RchOol. Dol RAY. Tor
the purpose of considering the rituatlon
regarding the water supply for thesa
counties. The question Of joining the
Alexandria water consumers IN their
flght against the Alexandria Water
Company, also win be considered.
The Washington times., 1916-02-25
Fathers Kind.

Mother-What kind OF a show dio
papa take you to see while you were in
the city?
Bobbie-It was a dandy show, mamma
with ladies' dressed In stockings clear up
to their necks.-Judge,
The Washington times., 1916-02-25

a jury In the circuit ,court Of Alexan-
dr,a county yesterday Sustained Police
Justice Cloth In his fine OF $50 Imposed
on hdward Duncan, supervisor o. Alex.
Duncan on w. w. nouglans, nm attor-
hsy: IN the Alexandria county court
The Washington times., 1916-02-25
B LOCAL AND N. Y. FINANCIAL NEWS


An transactions IN stocks are IN the tHsis
u dollars and fractions thereof
CO.. .mssr. 'Ssn;ssa Ss ss~ YSTt sioes rseSsuss
Hihbs Buildine. ne
The Washington times., 1916-02-25

Frederick Hohenstein. "A well-known
market gardner OF Alexandria county.
and a regular attendant at the Alex
andria city market. died at 1880 o'clock
this morning at his home on the King
street road near the Ivy Hill Cemetery.
Mr.. Hohenstein was seventy-nine
years old and was born near the place
where he died. He is survived by seven
children as follows: Robert, Charles and
Fred HohenStein: Mrs. Frank Harper,
OF Baltimore; Mrs. William Thaler. OF
Washington; and Miss Mary Hohenstein
andria.
The Washington times., 1916-02-25
MERCHANTS TO FIGHT
STATE LICENSE TAX
Alexandria Dealers Doing Large
Business to Meet Today to
Discuss Proposed Increase.

ALEXANDRIA. Feb 25.-Merchants
OF Alexandria who purchase goods 20
the extent OF 100000 per annum Will
meet In the Chamber OF Commerce
this afternoon at o'clock to discuss
the bill now pending In the State legis-
lature at Richmond TO increase the rate
on licenses for merchants doing busi-
ness In excess Of 10000 q year.
when the finance committee OF the
legislature found that II faced a deficit
this year Of nearly a million dollars by
reason Of the segregation act. which
gave the counties revenue which FORM
erly was taken by the State. they pro-
posed a number OF increases In taxes
to make up this deficit.
Among the matters suggested was
the Increase of the state license for
merchants. This license In based on
the amount OF purchases and the rate
heretofore has been 20 cents on each
800 OF purchases with a minimum OF
So a year.
The new rate was fixed at 90 cents
on each 800 with a minimum Of SO.
The retail merchants all over the State
made n vigorous protest and at a
meeting held In Richmond ten days
ago the Alexandria retailers were rep
resented by ]. w. Monroe, president of
the Retail Merchants Association. and
X. e. knight. vice president Of the
State association.
Big Dealers Affected.
As a result OF their protest, the bill
was amended in the senate 30 as TO
make the increase of 10 cents per 800
apply only on purchases In excess of
s100.00 per annum.
This amendment would let out the
small merchants from any additional
taxes, but would fall on the big stores
and wholesale merchants throughout
the State.
There are a dozen Alexandria firms
affected, and they claim that instead OF
having the rate on the amount OF their
purchases increased, II should be re-
duced, as the greater amount OF the
goods they sell the closer is the margin
II is expected that the big merchants
will arrange to send representatives TO
Richmond TO appear before the commit
tees OF the house and senate, who have
the bill under consideration.
In police court this morning Fred f.
Porter. a white man, and j. F. Scott, Q
negro, both OF Washington. were fined
S25 each for reckless driving of an auto
mobile.
A half dozen policemen were called to
King and West streets yesterday after
noon to quell q four-cornered fight
among negroes. In the melee James
Johnson was cut on the face and hand
and Russell Smith slashed on the hand.
Each was fined s. in police court today:
Mary Beard, who was found intoxicated
on the Cameron street wharf last night,
was sent to the workhouse for ninety
days.