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Evening star., 1916-01-05
FEARS BLINDNESS; A SUICIDE.
Augustus Adolphus Lasanska, 2S
Years Old Takes Own Life

Augustus Adolphus Lasanska. twenty
eight years old. committed suicide at
his home on Hickey lane northeast last
night about IL o'clock by shooting
himself In the head. 1t is said that
recently he was treated for trouble
with his eyes.
Coroner Nevitt was told that Lasan-
ska probably was respondent because
he feared he would lose his sight. He
was unmarried and was employed in y
yeast factory at Lan9don. A certif-
cate Of suicide was 81 ZEN by the coro-
ner.
Evening star., 1916-01-05
Majority and Minority Reports
Agree There Was No.
Wrong Motive.
COL. ROOSEVELT SCORED
FOR ACCUSING PRESIDENT
Democrats Assert His Attack Re.
suited From "Ungenerous
Trait Of Mind"

Charges circulated during the last
session of Congress that administration
officials acted in the interest of foreign
business firms in urging the passage of
the government ship purchase bill were
heid to be baseless in majority and
minority reports filed today by the SEN
ate committee appointed to investigate
them. Both reports also found the
shipping interests blameless of illegal
activity in opposition to the measure.
The majority denounced Theodore
Roosevelt for failing to appear before
the committee to testify concerning his
published assertion that President will
son and Secretary Bryan had endeav-
ored in the interest of certain foreign
business firms to secure for the United
States the power to purchase the in
termed ships of one of the belligerents."
"Ungenerous" Trait Of Mind.
The charge, the report said, had its
origin in that ungenerous trait of the
human mind which makes it prone to
attribute unworthy motives to redoubt-
able rivals. and particularly political
antagonists"
Inc writer, added the report,
whose eminence was naturally calcu-
lated to give weight to his utterance,
finding himself without any basis. even
of a hearsay character, for his SLAM
derous attack upon the highest OFFICER
of his government, simply resorted to
palpable sophistry to escape the re-
sponsibility for the assertion he had
made"
No Abandonment of Rights.
While the committee found no evil
dence to indicate that the President or
Secretary Bryan harbored any purpose
to buy interned ships. the majority held
that it was not difficult to conceive of
reasons consistent with the most ex-
alted motives that might induce the
President to refrain from public decla-
ration that belligerents' ships would
not be bought. Such an action" said
the report, would rightly be construed
as an abandonment of our right, which
Evening star., 1916-01-05
rourteen-Year-old Boy Missing.
LIQUOR DESTROYED BY W.C.T.U.
Refuses Request That Stock Be Dis
tributed Among Physicians.

PETERSBURG, Ind, January D.
While a man begged that the liquor
oe distributed among the physicians
of the town to be used as stimulant'
members of the Women's' Christian
Temperance Union late yesterday de-
stroyed seven gallons of whisky, a
quantity of wine and several cases Of
beer. which had been conhscated In
recent raids on blind tigers.
The women paid no heed to the mans
plea and did not stop their work until
the last bottle was broken. Many citi-
zens watched the women, assisted by
the police. in their work OF destruc-
tiOn.
Evening star., 1916-01-05
GIRL IS SERIOUSLY INJURED.
Knocked Down by an Automobile
and Skull Is Fractured.

Louise Grubb. fourteen years old.
daughter of John II. Grubb. merchant
at 1872 street southeast, was knocked
down by an automobile while crossing
at Sth and + streets southeast. about
s:45 O'Clock this morning, while on her
way to school, and seriously injured.
The child was unconscious when picked
up and taken to Casualty Hospital.
where. it is stated, her injury was
found to be a fracture of the skull.
Later in the day the patient regained
consciousness. but attending physi-
clans say her condition still is serious.
Gustave Henning, resident of Blad-
ensburg, Md, who was operating the
automobile that inflicted the injury.
was arrested and charged with assault.
Bond was furnished for his appearance.
.Iai fl,r n
Evening star., 1916-01-05
Death of Howard Mutchler.

EASTON, Pa, January 5.--Howard
Mutchler. former congressman and
prominent in democratic politics in
Pennsylvania, died at his home here
last night of pneumonia. Mr.. Mutchler
was fifty-six years old and was the
owner of the Easton Express.
Evening star., 1916-01-05
Urged to Obey the Laws.

"Observe the law. Live clean and
wholesome lives. Be respectful to your
elders. Be charitable in thought, word
and deed. Your conscience Is the best
guide to the right path of living. Do
nothing that your conscience tells you
is not right.
First, last and always remember tina t
the policeman is your friend; that he
has children of his own and is as in
terested in your safety as are your
parents He will not bother you il you
behave properly. and I ann sure that 1t
is the wish of every child here to do
that which is right. When you see the
blue coat of a policeman look upon it
as a sign post of safety and go UP and
talk to him. He wants to know you"
Mr. Shelby was introduced by the
principal Miss n. E. L. Mclean.
Evening star., 1916-01-05
OF Quiet Habits.

Young Terrell had never been away
from home before without telling his
parents of his plans. 1t is said that he
was an inveterate render. and that he
spent most of his spare time at home.
although occasionally he took long
walks in the country. When his ab-
sence was noted, it is stated, his par
ents suggested that he may have gone
for a walk and lost his way.
1t was recalled, however, that ne
probably would not have left the beat
en- paths in the country Monday after
noon because of the wet condition OF
the ground
This morning the police prepared to
send copies of his photograph and de-
scriptions of him broadcast. He is de-
scribed as being about feet inches
tall. medium build, fair complexion,
dark hair, blue eyes and having bald
spot on the right side of his head. tie
wore a long gray coat and blue nat
when he went away.
Fourteen-Year-old Boy Missing.
The police of the fifth precinct this
morning were asked to locate william
Randolph, fourteen years old. 524 l4th
street southeast, who disappeared from
home yesterday morning.
william weighs little more than iO0
mounds, has dark hair and eyes ana
birthmark on the left side of his face.
He wore corduroy trousers ana oarh
coat and cap when he lett home.
Evening star., 1916-01-05

Madrid's four brew.eries daily turn
out $1,000 gallons of beer.
Evening star., 1916-01-05

our nation has vigorously maintained
to acquire merchant ships by bona fide
purchase, though a state of war exists
involving the nation under whose flag
they previously sailed"
Senator Sutherland presented the
minority report for himself and SEN
ator Penrose
Views Of the Minority.
I'VE do not concur" 1t said, "in so
far as the report defends the bill it.
self nor In so far as it insists there
would be no improperly in the pur-
chase of the belligerents' idle ships.
We believe the bill a thoroughly bad
piece Of legislation and are certain that
to have purchased the boats now seek
ing security in American harbors
would have developed serious trouble
for the United States"
The committees investigation was
authorized by a resolution offered by
Senator Burton and an amendment by
Senator Williams, directing the inquiry
as to whether the so-called shipping &
trust had maintained a lobby against
the bill.
Evening star., 1916-01-05
SOC Mercerized Table
Linens

Beautiful Satin , e
Damask. Close CCC
Woven T a b lie
Linens; exquisite pat
terms; extra wide.
Evening star., 1916-01-05

Fine Quality
Phi s Sc Crepe.
speci a l ly fine
for underwear.
Evening star., 1916-01-05
lOc Yd.-wide Percales

Full Yard-wide -
Light ground ~
Percales, in pret-
ty striped or figured
patterns: clean, neat
effects; fast colors.
Evening star., 1916-01-05
S1.5O Lace Curtains

Extra Long nA~
and Wide, Fine SfC
Quality Not
tingham Lace Curtains:
beautiful C n t e r and
border designs.
Evening star., 1916-01-05

39c Dress Goods
All-w ool OEC
n ov e t y AOL
W e a V e s,
stylish black and white
checks and double
widths serges; all
colors.
Evening star., 1916-01-05

$l.o0 Silks
s.s,o.s NOV vslas aas 6QC
Plain Shades
Rich Messaline Satin;
beautiful, lu S t r Gus
quality; very wide.
Evening star., 1916-01-05

IlOc Cambria Muslin
Full yard Laf.
wide; linen ONC
finish: even
thread.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-22
GOVERNOR APPROVES
ART COMMISSION BILL
VIII supervise nil Paintings, statues
mud Works of Art owned or Here
after Acquired by the Stntr.

Virginia has am Art Commission.
Governor Stuart has set til. seal Of his
approval upou tho bill passed by the
recent General Asscmbly /" establish
au Art Commission FOR the state This
is one Of the most Important steps in
the history Of art tn Virginia. In the
opinion of thos" wh" are especially
Interested in art, FOR through such :,
commission tho state wil resume its
early interest IA matters Of art. 1t
is due IL Nireiui. Legislature Of the
late ciSht"cnth century jnaj there is
IN TIA" rojuudat al Tia. stat" capitol
what j. probably the most valuable
piece OF Sculptur" IN .tmcrica, the TIou-
don Statu" OF Washington. ana to tn"
interest of the statesmen OF those carly
days is du" tn. fact that the frs, art
academy in America was founded in
richmond
II Is To protect til. art treasures of
virginia. and To- set anew a nigh stand
ard for art in the state that tho Arr
Commission is established
The commission will consist Of the
Governor. "X-ofiicio. ana Il painter u
sculptor, an architect and & judge of
IN" fine arts to DE appointed by the
Governor from lists OF nominations
submitted by the Art club. the Amcri-
can Institute OF Architects and the
tniversity of Virginia. respectively.
and one upon his own nomination
The iii provides that hereafter no
work OF arr shall become the property
,of the state by purchase gift or other
wise, unless such work OF art or "A de-
sign Of the same. together with the
proposed location of such work OF art.
shall first hav. hccn submitted to the
commits sion: nor shall any work Of art.
until SO submitted he contracted for,
placed IN or upon o. allowed to extend
over any urnncrtY belonging to the
state. No existing work of art owned
by the state shall no removed. rclo-
Gated or altered in amy way without
suDmiSsicn 10 the commission.
The term work Of art as used in
the act applies to ana includes all
paintings. mural decorations. stained
glass, statues. baS-rclicfs, tablets.
arches or other structures Of per
'na'"nt character intended for orna-
n"ni "r coinm-moration.
The need for an art commission III
virginia was brought to III" attention
Of the Legislature by tn. lcadin.. art
association in The Statc--thc Art club
,oi Richmond. The movement WAS init =
di"h several years a%o 10y the Art Club
upon The suggestion OF Mrs. t.. T. Mi
nor. formerly one Of the assistants in
the state Library. IL the Legislature
Of 1915 Il similar bill drawn ND by
~ the Art club, was presented in The
House by Hill Montague. patron. but
OWING 10 th' latcncss OF its appearance
on IN" calendar il failed OF passage
TN" present hill originated in the
senate. patron. senator James +. Can
non. and received IN the House The
special support Of Representative James
-. Price. COMMITTEES from the Art
'lub. which appeared before the lreis-
'atiVe committee" To which tho bill was
referred. consisted OF Miss Adele Clark
'churmanl. George Bryan. Miss Nora
houston. Mrs. James Lyons. L. \ Lam
caster. jr., I'm Montaru" ANA w e.
holland.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-22
AIDS MS CHILDREN
WITH THEIR LESSONS

She told many lit.lc stories OF the
Kindness Of her husband toward his
family. Before they retired last night
h" Went over the lessons for today
with the children. and seemed cheerful.
she reminded him that to-day his in
Snrance premium would he due, and
spoke Of her plcasur" in the fact that
the company check for his ,viccs was
ais" payable ut this time.
There was I'm explanation of "t.n-
pcrary insanity offered to-day bv
members Of I'll" family, but no other
cuus" is known.
Patterson lcf; VIII in which he
requested that the bodies be kept from
exposure"
This document was taken in charge
by relative. and was not available.
1t was stated. however that the will
was written some days previous 10 the
shooting.
The coroner reported his visit TO the
house right after tho shooting. and
set forth thar hc cound the children
had been shot Will" they We're in their
beds by their father. who then com
mitt.d suicide. e! do not feel that an
inquest is necessary" the report CON
Guided.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-22

IL should be remembered that one of
the aids to relief is found in abundance
of fresh air--day and nisht--thc lare-
est possible freedom from overcxcrtion
and wcll-cookc cd. pure food
Attention to these should do much
toward arrcstinG the progress OF the
malady. but in many cases there il;
need FOR extra help. Where Nature
mas TO work with u weakened body her
power is limited. Before she can do her
most. there must be Il return TO normal
ity Of functions.
Under such circumstances. try Eek
man Alternative, Wich has been used
with large benefit by many suffcre RS
from tuberculosis. In numerous cases
/, has helped 10 bring about recovery.
And since ii contains no opiaics. mar
cotics or habit forming drugs, its use
* not attended with danger Sold by-
Tragic Drug Co. and leading druggists
I;ckn,an Laboratory, PhiIudeIphin.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-22
CHARGES OF COLLISION
MADE BY GOVERNMENT
Internal revenue Agents nnd Tobncco
manufacturers Alleged TO Have
Dcfrnudcd United Stutcs

NEW YORK. March 2I.-Charges Of
coilns!on between agents Of the In
tcPhal tcIcnu" Department and manu-
lecturers OF cigars and cigarettes. who
are .'iieGed 10 have been violating the
law. have been brought to the attcn
t'on OF government officials. it became
known Tonight in connection with the
wholesale arrests OF manufacturers ac
Nis"d OF msusine or falling to use
! revenue stamps Government officers
who are conducting The crusade ad-
mitt"d that such charges are being i'm =
vestigatcd.
! NinetT warrants had been issued up
TO tonight for alleged violators OF the
internal revenue laws and fortr- seven
persons had been arrested Each Of
! the accused was held in 5 ,o0n bail for
the Federal grand jury.
| The charges OF collision have come
{ principally from the accused manufac-
turcrs. some OF whom are said 10 have
declared they had been paving from
| 81 TO SO a week TO revenue agents
| for ''protcction" AGAINST prosecution.
! Officials OF the Department OF Inter
nal Revenue ana of the Department
iof Justice asserted that violations OF
tho law had been going on for years
and declared the government had been
aciraudcd OF millions Of dollars in fees.
! Not only the government hut the
consumers have been dcfraudcd. ac-
cordtng TO Collector Knott.
The campaign against cigar and
cigarette manufacturers was begun
last week, when six arrests were made.
but 1t did not really get under way
/ until yesterday after officers from
Washington had conferred with the
local authorities. While most OF the
manufacturers arrested have been do
!, ihS business in small way few
! have been operating on n large scale
! TWO factories seized by the ohicia Is
contained more than a million cigars
each.
! T.. G. Johnson, solicitor-general for
the Internal Revenue Department. said
the activity here probably would cx-
! tend 10 other sections Of the country.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-22
kidnapped Negro
Commits Suicide
Ycornins for His Jungle Home,
Otto Bingo Sends Bullet
Through j cart.
Especial to The Times.Dispa,ch |

LfNCHBuRG, VA. March aI.--To be
i"r"!biy captured III the wiids uf Africa
ana to he brought to Nmeric:, some
"hht similar ~ the manner in which
the hrst Africans were capturcd
though not to b" sold as u slave, was
TIA. experience Of otto Binpo, who gent
" bullet through his heart here ycs-
'"rdaH TO put an end 70 4 ycarnIng de-
SIR" I" return TO mis- people on the
east coast OF Africa. Th. youn. negro
was brought to l.ynChburg about s.N
!ears ago by some kindly :disposrd
n"rSon and "ns laced ia tn" Nirgini;,
ThcoloS zeal seminary and College here
where. for several years II. labured to
demonstrate to his benefactors that ne
iId not possess the power of learning
ana some two or three years ago he
Quit Tho school and went to work as a
ldoorcr.
After leaving tn. college he went int o
coior"d home near the school and
sinc" that had earned u livelihood by
working in tobacco factory.
For e long time the young negro
pin"d for his African relations and
grew morose when he realized that
such a trip Was out Of the question
because az the lack Of resources. FL
nallN, the burden became so heavy
that he secured a revolver belonging
10 the woman with whom he lived.
bullet through his heart. ending his
life.
BnSo reccnily told a white friend
s"Ipcthing OF his history. lie said that
"h"n IN" was abDut twelve Years Of age
he was playing with companions In
Africa. when n" VAS caught by q mum
bay % Eugiishmcn. VINO brought him
:" New Y"rk CITY. Tho other young
negroes wcr" NOR" ticct % foot and
managed to csCfpc capture. but n. foil
into the hands OF the Englishmcn. who
after trip around the world. gave
him 20 the curator o. the New York
CITY ZOO. There. for some time the
boy remained, ana IL Is said that a
Juror WAS arouscd by a report that,
the boy was kept In 4 monkey cage
This was denied. but the report caused
The New Jersey negro Baptist organize
ton 10 work FOR his release. and In
some way that Is not known here tn"
boy was brought to Lynchburg
He readily accepted the name. OTTO
Bingo. as II was given him by attaches
Of the New York ZOO ANA H. retained IL
10 the time OF his death. Although
about twenty-oUe or twenty-five years
old Elngo WAS hardly Eve feet in
height. Ills legs were very short, but
his body MAS long, ana altogether he
r"sembled not littl. til" form oil a GO
rilla. His disposition was good and he
responded quickly TO Kind treatment,
though he seldom had anything to say.
except TO those with whom he had be-
come acquainted.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-22
PRICE CALLS MASS-MEETlNG
OF AUTOMOBILE OWNERS
Will Discuss Plans for establishment
"f Motor Car RESERVE Corps.
Ninety Offers to .IOIn.

Major Lawrence r Price has called a
mass meeting of automobile owners
VINO arc Interested in tn. formation Of
tho Virginia Automobiic Reserve Corps
me meeting is to he held under the
auspices OF the Richmond Automobile
Club, ana viii take place in the clubs
rooms In Murphy's Hotel Annex
NJ THIS meeting details Cor the eStab-
hShnent OF the corps will be discussed.
ana on saturday afternoon At $50
o'clock sections of the corps will NICE,
IN the various armoricS to complete the
organization and receive further in
formation. Ninct y-six auto,nobiie own
erS have offered 10 join the corps. and
letters were mailed last night to every
automobile owner In Richmond urging
him 10 attend the meeting tomorrow
night
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-22

Especial to The Times Dispatch
liARLOTTESNIILE, VA, March 81
--tiosser j. Eastman, aged thirty-nine
years, died this morning after a bricr
illness The funeral will he held on
Wednesday afternoon at 3 O'Clock from
the High stree, Baptist Church, the
service to be conducted by the pastor
Kew Henry w. Battle, n. -. Mr. East
nam was born and reared at Eastman
this county. the son of the late James
Manson Eastman. For years he had
been in the employ OF the Chesapeake
and Ohio Railway, but recently had
accepted position as deputy to City
Treasurer w. G. Steele. He married
MISS Helen George, OF this city, vino
survives, with two children. He also
leaves three sisters, Mrs. W. e. Gil
lspi". Of this city: Mrs. Reva Jacobs
wife OF Rev. |. 7. Jacobs, Of Orchid
Avenue Baptist Church, Newport News.
and Mrs. ". q. Chrisman, OF Blacks
burg. and two half-brothcrs, Hilton and
Stewart Harris. of this county.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-22
Nrs. Mnry 1. Tcn,.h.

Special To The Times Dispatch.
PETERSBCRG. VA, March ol-Irs
Mary y. Tench. wife OF j. r Teucb of
this city, died last evening at ST. I.ukc's
Hospital. Richmond, where she was
taken several days ago to undergo n
surgical operation. Her condition was
such lhat the operation could not b..
performed The body was brought
hcrc last night 10 the home IN F:a.,k
I'm street. Resides her husband. She
is survived by one son, Clyde Il. Tench:
one brother, w. r. Waynack. and two
sisters. Mrs. Maggie l., Reams and Mrs
q. +. Cramcr.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-22
~ Dee q. CARTIER SCOTT
rLi:tDS FOR PRISONERS

James T.. Tyler, Jr. ardent advocate
for jail reform. urged acceptance of
tho city farm plan, aud other sup
portcrs were Introduced in order. e.
II. Weber Of the Mems Association OF
81 i'aurs Church. plead for favora III g
action. aud Judge II Carter Scott. in
- hearty Endorsement of the plan. said
that when fresh air and exercise are
taken from prisoners nothing is left
them but curses for God and their fell
low-man. lie said that 90, 600 prison
crs had gone through Occoquan, the
farm operated by the District Of Col
umbia. aud tfat 1000 Of then. had
been made GOOD. Mrs. -. r. Valen-
tine said that society must bring life
must uplft where il now casts down.
and that - way to that end had been
found III lie city farm,
Father Charles ". lIannigan ur.cd
acceptance of the plan from hunanita-
rian and economic points Of view. de-
scribinS how well the scheme had been
worked 10 u successful conclusion by
other cities and states
Justice J. IIorc Kicks, Of the Juvenile
aud Domestic Relations Court, pleaded
for the farm for the sake Of juvonilc
offenders aud for tho children who are
made to suffer through their parents
fault lie said that ninety-iivc pcr
cent OF wife-bcateta and non -suppnrt-
ers were made so ny drink. ana that
the city farm would aid their rchabili-
;ation
Ron Wilson believed in concentration
OF municipal reform and penal methods
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-22
Funeral Of Father InIlon.

IoPecIaI % Inc Times Dispatch.
NORFOLK, VA, March 2t--Thc flu
neral OF Rev. Father William - Fallof
took rlac" Yesterday from St MARI :
,athotic 'hurch. requiem being con
Quoted by Rev. VI. r. Ahcarn. OF Old
Point: Rev. Charles Donahoc. OF Ports
mouth and ROY. Y -. Warren, OF Nor
folh. Rev. Thomas j Wilson, OF OLD
Point. preached the funeral sermon
II. Rev. u. j. o'Conncll. EiShop 81 Wy
ginia. was present. as were priests from
AL parts Of this and other dioccses.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-22
STOP CATARRH! OPEN
N0STRllS AND HEAD
Says Cream Applied in Nostrils
Relieves Head Colds at Once.

II your nostrils are cloggcd and your
head is stuffed and YOU can't breathe
freely because of IL cold or catarri
Just get small bottle OF Elys Cream
Balm at any drug store. Apply a little
OF this fragrant, antiseptic cream In
your nostrils, let it penetrate through
every air passage of your head, sooth-
ing and healing the swooien, inRamed
mucous membrane. and give you in
Stant relief
All how good 1t feels. Your nos
tItls are open, your head Is clear. no
more hawking. snnffing, blowing; no
for breath Elys Cream Balm il Just
what sufferers from head colds and ca :
tarrh need. It's u delight.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-22
DEATHS IN VIRGINIA


I"N"VI"T 10 Tho Tlmcs- Dispnfuh
EEDFpRD CITY. Va, March IL
MRS. sarah Peters Robinson, widow ~
hobert ROBINSON, for many years n
PROMINENT tobacconist OF BEDFORD
n'e" TINS morning at 5 o'clock at her
nome az IN" age OF siXty-cicht years
Mrs. Robinson was - rnr,nL,r ar ,,o
Methodist Church She is survived ny
one daughter. Mrs. T. H. Nance. who
lived with her
The funeral will take place ON we'd
mesdaE from the home. conducted by
III, r. ''ahNehship. lntcrmcni