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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-07
Adopt RESOLUTIONS
Of APPRECIATION

The following resolutions were
adopted by the Bi-County convention
W. C. r. L., which was held IN New
port News. Va, March l, an account
OF which meeting has already been
printed in these columns:
Whereas, We, the W. G. 7. L. OF
warwick and Elizabeth City counties,
as we meet in our second quarterly
meeting for the year. do feel so CRATE
full for past blessings and wonderful
accomplishments I'm our work and JOY
and thanksgiving, we submit the FOX
lowing resolutions:
Resolve /. AS we enjoy this session
of our work in Orcutt-Avenue Baptist
Church, our hearts and our minds go
out in admiration to the staunch and
wonderful men in session In the leg
islative halls at our state Capitol. who
are putting into effect the thir gs for
which the w. c. T. L.. of the State
have prayed for. sought and worked
for. and longed for all these years
Resolve 2. On account OF the fidelity
and firm stand of these men against
so many difficulties, even the criti-
cism of some OF our own forces, we
desire that the corresponding secre-
tary send a copy of these resolutions
to Senator Mapp and DR.. James Can
non, Jr., 70 show our love for their
lives iT this day of reform and for
their firmness to carry opt the very
heart of our work.
Resolve g. We are SO glad to have
lived and worked in the days when
DR. Pierce. of F'ifth-Avenue Baptist
Church, New York city, could come
before us with his wonderful force
full truths, demonstrated through his
crayon Illustrations This is rare
treat we may never enjoy again.
Resolve T. We extend our sincere
thanks to the pastor Rev. Mr.. Jacobs.
for the use of his church. his presence
with us, and encouraging words OF
sure defeat for the enemy.
Resolve 5. We are so glad to have
with us Mrs. Newton, who has grown
old in the work. for many unions in
our State are indebted to her for words
of advice and organization.
Resolve g. We extend to Mary L.
Wells Union our thanks and hearty
appreciation for their cordially, their
splendid welcome and hospitality.
Resolve Z. May God help us to be
so glad In our hearts for what Tfe
has done for us and that he may still
guide us out into larger things for
the morrow. and as the leaders are
called home. may others rise up 10
take their places. and that we work
and pray till the nation is dry and
then work until Jesus comes.
Respectfully submitted,
Mrs. c. c. Marchant, of Hampton
Union; Mrs, r. 3. Elliott, OF Sunshine
Union, Fox Hill, and Mrs. H. f. john
son, of North End Union. Newport
News, Va.
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Clarke. w. H. sharpe. Walter Hast
I,,,dI

Clarke. w. H. Sharpe, Walter Hast
ings and A. J. Rudd.
r. S. Loving. Assistant City Treas
urer, who la now located in the South
Richmond city Offices, who appealed
from verdict given by Justice n.
A. Maurice, filming him 500 for neg
lect to provide proper fire escapes for
his theater. the Victoria, on the
Southside. was acquitted. Mr.. Low
ing Is not connected with the theater
any longer. 1t Is understood. When
he was~heavify fined by Justice Maui
rice much interest was displayed in
the verdict. and the courtroom was
crowded yesterday with friends TO
learn the outcome of the trial.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-07
NOT BEHIND
BIG LAND PURCHASES

Washington. D. C.. March 6.--Army
and navy officials deny reports that
the government is behind the enor-
mour purchases of land near VIII
liamsburg, Va, for the purpose of
esta blishing an aeronautic station in
that section. General Scriven, head
OF the army signal corps, said he
knew nothing Of any such movement.
AT the Office OF Captain Bristol, head
of the naval aeronautic division, ii
was stated that the navy is not in
tterested in the purchase of land at
Williamsburg, as it had already estab-
lished it's station at Pensacola. Fla.
Reports that the government had
an eye on Williamsburg property for
the proposed army aeronautic station
have been current in Washington for
four months. Every time a news
paper asks the Army and Navy De-
partments about them prompt denial
is made.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-07
BOARD TO INVESTIGATE,
CHARGES AGAINST CORR

to investigate charges against Police
man Corr. Major Werner has pre-
ferred. charges 81 conduct unbecom-
ing an officer against the policemen.
He denies any wrongdoing.
The charges arose through investi-
CATION of the case of Esther Craven,
the North Carolina girl whose career
here was ended last Friday week,
when her father carried her back TO
her North Carolina home.
The girls father promised the po-
lice that she would be on hand II
required In case Of hearing bAfers
the board.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-07
JUDGE MOORE TO SPEAK
ON FREE.MASONRY TONIGHT

Judge George Fleming Moore. Of
Montgomery, Ala, grand commander
os the Ancient and Accepted Scottish
Rite Masons for the Southern Juris-
diction of the United States. will de-
liver an address on Freemasonry this
evening at s O'Clock in the Masonic
Temple.
All master Masons are invited to
hear the address.
= An informal reception was held last
evening at the Jefferson Hotel from
$40 to 10 O'Clock by the grand com.
mandcr.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-07
KAHN IS FINED BUT
YOUNG MEN FREED

Two verdicts of interest were rem
dered In Hastings Court. Part H..
yesterday afternoon. In the case of
W. j. Kahn. whose eating estab lish-
ment was raided several days ago by
the Southside police. together with
the cases of the eleven young men of
South Richmond, who were arrested
in the house on charge of crap
shooting. Kahn was fined $40. The
ten men were acquitted. Those ac-
quilted were: L. L. Kahn. H. T. Tay-
Tor, George Livesay. j. s. Beicher. w.
r. Rudd. r. +. Sanderson, John
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-07
Ratciire Calls for Vote.
Spelling Bee Tonight.

An old fashioned spelling bee VIII
be held tonight at O'Clock in High
land Park in the home of the Rev,
c. II. Bolts. All of the participants
will be costumed as school children.
and after the contest refreshments
will be served. A silver offering will
be taken at the door.
Mrs. d. NJ Burgess and Mrs. A. @.
Quaries have been chosen captains
for the evening, and the Rev. j. Fl.
Montgomery will be the teacher" A
cordial invitation is extended to all
TO attend the unique entertainment.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-07
Observation-Disclosures
TO MEET FRIDAY NIGHT

On Friday night the regular month
ly meeting of the Baraca- Philathea
League will be held. at which time
plans for the support pledged the
pastors of the city in the coming SIM
infamous evangelistic campaign, will
be formulated.
At the last monthly meeting of the
Baraca- Philathea Union 1t was unani-
mously voted to render all possible
assistance to the ministers during the
campaign, and the members are de-
termined to make their efforts in this
direction prove conspicuous by the
results.
The meeting Friday night will be a
prayer service.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-07
THE NORTHERN NECK MUTUAL

Is the only FIRE association offer
ing rates at actual cost. Old-line
companies have recently raised ratea
The Northern Neck Mutual Fire As
ISOLATION, Irvington, Va, insures your
dwelling for a little less than any oeh-
err concern: and stores, merchandise
factories, oyster houses, etc. At about
ONE-HALF THE PRICE asked By
others Save money. Write them.
{Twenty years ODD.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-07
GRADUATED LICENSE
TAX IS RECOMMENDED
Common Council To Dispose OF Bond
Issue and Tax Question
Thursday Night.

common Council last tabled the
resolution from the Finance Commit
too providing for bond issue OF 81
GOO 600 for permanent improvements,
To he considered at a special meeting
Thursday night, and the proposed
merchants license tax resolution, was
also tabled to be printed and acted
upon at the special meeting.
Both of these papers are OF vast
inheritance. One provides for large
bond issue. while the .other regulates
the license tax. fixing a graduated zee.
Swing the large merchant the same
nr;yileses as the small, and being sat
isfactory to all classes. 1t was framed
nv committee from the Retail Mer-
chants Association and the City Aud
itor and Commissioners of the REEVE
1,na The city loses about $l0,uUu,
hut the merchants are satisfied.
The bond issue provides for many
s..-;;,,anaY,ts improvements, including
so27 e7s for permanent buildings and
similar improvements. Included ~
a sum for the building
OF new armory for the Howitzers,
as asked for by Captain Myers
The proposed city storehouse Il
taken care of, and other specineo
items are included in the following:
sewers. ss50,000: water, $26s,000:
Shockoe Greek, s200,0oo; gas, tlos.-
600; Howitzers' Armory. $4,000: city
warehouse. $4,000; Shields Lake,
$4,000. Fulton Park. $4,000 Feitts
property. $4,000: Marshall Park,
$4,000; sidewalks, $4,000: police
station, So. 600: electric plant. $685.
goo. ~
New License Tax.
The liceuse t,tx measure provides
for minimum taS OF $40 for pur-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-07
Arthur ID. Harding,

Especial to The Richmond Virginian.)
Petersburg, Va. March 6.--Mr. Ar
thur u. Harding, for many years en-
gagged In the jeweiry business in this
city. died at 2:35 O'Clock this morning
at his residence, 324 St Andrews
street, following an Illness of several
months. Mr.. Harding was In the six
ty-fifth year of his age; was well
known and highly esteemed. Besides
la widow he is survived by one son
and two da- .hters, Mr.. Otis S. Hard
ing, of oxford. ~ c.: Mrs. Bryant Pond.
of Richmond. and Miss Estelle Hard
ing. of this city. The funeral will
be conducted from the residence at
80 o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-07
OBITUARY

Funeral of Mrs. Es4zabeth =. Osman.
The funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth +.
Osman. who died Friday, March 3,
1916. at the residence of her son In
Highland Park. was conducted al the
residence Sunday morning, March 5.
Rev. James Winslow Clarke. rector
of Church of the Ascension, officiat-
ing. The body was taken to Phila-
delphia, Pa, for burial.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-07
Mrs. Martha T.. Wells.

Especial to The Richmond VirKinian,)
Petersburg. Va, March s,-Mrs.
Martha e. Wells, widow of Peter
Wells, well known and esteemed
lady of West End. died at her home,
1853 Appomattox Street. at 10 o'clock
tonight following a brief Illness. in the
seventy sixth year of her age. Mrs.
Wells was valued member of the
Memorial Methodist Church. She is
survived by four daughters, Mrs. j.
w. williams. of Crewe; Mrs, T. NJ.
Reams, Mrs W. A. Gallon and Miss
Lucy G. Wells, all of Petersburg.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-07

not exceeding $4,000. 20, and SO cents
additional for every 500 up to $780,
0o0; over $40, 900, not exceeding $780,
900, S110 on $4,000. and 40 cents
on every hundred additional to $780,
600: from $4,000 to 100000. $3.50
for FIRST $4,000. and 80 cents for
every 100 to s1000,o00; exceeding
800, 900. $3.50 for FIRST 100000. and
30 cents on every 500 above that sum.
This paper win be printed and dis
tributed Thursday night. with all de-
tailed information.
Another interesting item was res
olution from the Administrative
Board. accompanied by an ordinance
prepared by the City Attorney. direct
Ing the board to dispose of the Pine
Camp farm. with the proceeds OF
which to purchase another farm to
be used as city farm, for workhouse,
sanitarium. etc. This paper was sent
to the Utilities Committee.
The Powell resolution. providing for
a reduction in the number of MEM
bers of the Administrative Board,
which had been twice defeated in COM
mittee and which had failed OF rec
ognition on the floor. was given its
knockout blow last night, after some
argument between Messrs. Powell,
Radcliffe and Haddon.
RatciifYe Calls for Vote.
Mr. Radcliffe wished the paper TO
come up ons its passage. notwithstand-
ing the point made by Mr.. Haddon that
not matter what happened to the paper
at this time IL could not become ef-
fecttxe, as it Is too late to get 1t be-
fore the Legislature. and before tho
next meeting of that body a new Courv
Gil would have been elected, so that
all action at this time would be nuSa-
tory. The resolution reached vote.
however, and was defeated by this
vote:
Noes-Atkinson. Cheatwood, English,
FERGUSON, Ladd. Haddon, Powers, Sea-
ton, Sullivan. Peters-1i.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-07
z-'r----s
SAYS Baby Is Worth 500.

Boston. March 6.-Much discussion
has been caused here by the announces
ment of Professor Irving T. Fisher. Of
Yale. that he has figured out ths
worth of baby to be $50.
Some Boston parents are sure their
infants are worth much more than
the price set by Professor Fisher. who
is an authority on economic prob
lens.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-07
CITY COMMITTEE
TO DISCUSS PLANS

The City Democratic Committee
will meet at s O'Clock tonight at Muir
phys Hotel to receive the report from
the plans committee providing ways
and means for the preferential pri-
mary OF April 4.
All candidates for the Administra-
tive Board TO be voted for at that
election must have their names on
file with the committee before
o'clock Friday afternoon.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-07

Governor Stuart yesterday issued a
requisition on the Governor OF West
Virginia for. the delivery OF w. <.
English. who is wanted I'm Richmond
on charge OF forgery, He is now
being held In Jail at Huntington De-
receive r. l.. Bryant will go after
the prisoner.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-07
Funeral of Edward J. Floyd.

Especial TO The RICHMOND N1rglnian,J
Petersburg, Va, March 6.--The flu
neral of Mr.. Edward j. Floyd. an &C
count of whose death has been mem
toned in The Virginian. was conduct
ed at the grave in Blandford Cemetery
at $3.50 O'Clock this afternoon. Rev.
F. G. Davis. of the High-Street NJ. E
Church. officiated. and the following
young men were pallbearers: Messrs.
Horace Birdsong. Samuel s. Shankho.
w. W. Kitchen, Lee Wilcox, Samuel
Birdsong and I'll. A. Savory.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-07

Funeral services for Mrs. Amanda
Z Hopkins, eighty-seven years old.
widow OF T. j. Hopkins, will be con-
Quoted this afternoon at 4.30 O'Clock
in the home. 304 South Cherry Street
She is survived by two daughters,
Mrs. A. J. Webb and Mrs. w. w
Corr: one son. c. p. Hopkins, and
seven grandchildren,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-07
On the Curb,

New York. March 6.-During the
forenoon the outside market was
active and the general undertone some
what stronger. hut later prices shaded
off slightly. with very little interest
displayed on the declines
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-07
aCTTyE's HOME
ENTERED AND ROBBED

nGous. electives are looking for the shief
unCnssn o broke into the residence of De-
Ulsus' ,,ctive Fred l.. Krengei yesterday
u $40 sorning and carried away a lot OF
~. AM othing. During the absence OF the
s, n.s.s-.t lily the house was ransacked and
Sess ing and jewelry valued at more
fo.e az Moo were taken. One piece of
WI M .rs,Sa fraternal pin. is valued at
Mast Of the
[s.ernsittc arrtl
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-07

ME Haywood is visiting
Richmond, while ON her
ION Forge, after visiting In
County.
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Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-18
BASE BALL GOSSIP
OF THE BLUE RIDGE
Notes of Interest of Players and
Other Matters.

The season tickets for the Martins
burg games have been placed on sale.
and are in charge of First Vice-Pres-
ident X. B. Creque, jr., who already
reports good sale. These tickets
sell for $3.50 for the so home games.
making the admission :: cents to
each game. The purpose Of the sale
chiefly is to furnish the local manage
ment with funds to defray expenses
during the preliminary try-out sea
son, when it is all outgo and nothing
coming in. It will cost each club in
the league from $1,000 to $1,000 for
necessary expenses before the first
game is played. and this expense
must be met by the advance sale OF
tickets. 1t will cost considerable
money for railroad tickets. board,
lodging, uniforms, abats. balls, etc,
for the squad OF about % players
here for the preliminary tryout per
iod, and money will also be required
for putting the stands and grounds
in shape for the regular season. It
is believed that those interested in
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-18
MRS, SUPPLIES HAIR
WAS IN HIS FINGERS
CONTINUED FROM PAGE oNEA

Mrs. Florence supplee, who, togeth-
e. with her husband, DR.. Il. G. Sup
plee, Dupont physician, met a tragic
death while canoeing on the James
River on Sunday. The BODY was
found Sunday floating on the Apo.
mattox river just off City Point by
J. A. Croy, c. F Myers and ". r.
Simpson, of the Dupont plant, who
saw what they at first thought was a
log floating on the river. On investi-
cation. however. they discovered #
was the partially clad body of a wo-
man.
A rope was secured and the body
was towed to the City Point wharf,
where it was identified by Coroner
Hargraye as the body OF Mrs Sup.
plee. The body was turned over to a
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-18

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So - MI, =. - -. s.saata,.,a..
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Of Richmond. whore the bodv of Dr.
supplee is boina held Botb bodies
VIII be sbinppd 10 WASHINGTON for
burial where the double funeral will
be held
The body Of Mr. supnlee present.
ed the apDearance when round of
HAVING boon ferribh, baff,rnd II f..
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-18

The squad will report here for
work on Wednesday of next week
April &c. II is expected that about
IS men will report for work This
number will be gradually cut down
TO the number permitted by the rules
on the opening day. Every position
on the team has been well cared for
with about seven pitchers to select
from The outlook is very bright for
strong team from the start.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-18

would exclude all aliens over 16 years
who cannot read some language. in
Guiding Hebrew or Ylddisls, but pro
vides that any admissible allen may
bring in his father or grandfather
over s. years old. his wife, his moth.
er. grandmother or his unmarried or
widowed daughter.
Exemption from the literacy test
also wauld include those seeking to
avoid religious persecution
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-18
Doctors Agree On
Eczema Remedy
Confirm the Statements About
ID. d. ID. Prescription

Geo. II Richardson, NJ D.: TN my
opinion. u. d. u. should be applied in nh
cases of skin diseAse--an immediate relief
TO the itch. a calm to excited nerves, soft.
soothing, yet powerful agent, Il strength
to the general system"
DIR. UnDa Holmes "p. d. Il. Is as
psoriasis as Is quinine for malarla. con-
stantly prescribe .. y. D. also for salt
rheum, letter, BARRIERS itch, pimpies. al
forms of itching eruptions. scales, sores
DIR. Ira L. Gabbert Il freely admit
that D. D. D. reaches most, cases o.
eczema and permanently cures them,
DIR. Gabbert of Caldwell konsas, IS ore
of the best skin specialists ia the slute.
Write and ask him about i. u j.
Druggists are glad 10 recommend this
soothing, cooling liquid. 25e, zoe alG =. He-
Come to us and we will ten YOU f9oc" aho'f=
this remarkable remedy AoIr money % a.
unless the first bottle relieves E15.. ID. i. -
Soap keeps your skin healthy. Ask about IL
NJ. A. Snodgrass, Druggist.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-18
AN EXCELLENT
KIDNEY REMEDY

We have been selling DIR. Kilmers
Swamp-Root for the past thirteen
years and our customers are perfectly
satisfied with the results obtained
from the use of Swamp-Root, and
speak very favorably regarding il.
We believe it to be an excellent rem
edy for the diseases for which ii is
intended, and We are never afraid to
recommend it.
Very truly yours,
BURNAUGH & MAYFIELD,
by ). /. Burnaugh Druggists.
Dec 81, 1915. Enterprise Oregon
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-18
lLLITERACY TEST
HAS BEEN RETAINED
immigration Bill Reported Fav-
orably To the Senate.

Washington. April tS.-Thc House
immigration bill containing the hard
fought literaey test, but with amend.
'cnts which are said to meet Prcsi.
don't Wilson'S objection 10 the section
excluding political offenders. was re.
ported to the Senate today with rec
ammendation for passage
The Senate Immigration Commit
mittee considers the House provision
exempting persons who committed or
advocated purely political offenee8 too
broad and amended the section to ex-
cude such If the ohcnse was fell
0uy.
The bill. as now recommended
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-18
PREPARING PROGRAM
FOR LITERARY MEET

The Sidney Lanier Literary Society
of the High School is hard at work
on program for the literary enter
tainment that is to be presented
there Thursday afternoon under the
society's auspices. The affair is to be
held on Thursday as the schools
have holiday on the following day
Good Friday.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-18
ProveWhat Swamp. R ootWilIDo ForYou

Send ten cents TO DR.. Ki!mer & Co.
Binghamton, n. Y, for sample size
bottle. 1t will convince anyone. You
will also receive booklet of valuable
Information, telling about the kidneys
and bladder. When writing, be sure
and mention the Martinshurg Journal.
Regular fifty and one dollar size
bottle for sale at ala drug stores.
Ii
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-18

loo ~ Girls and misses shoes and oxfords in all
/OS grades of leather and every style imaginable
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-18

The grounds committee has made
an inspection of the stands and play
ing field, and the work of getting
everything in shape will now be
pushed forward While there is con
siderable work to be done. the field
will be found in good condition be
fore the opening game.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-18

the team will be liberal in their pur-
chase OF tickets. and that the man
agement will then be enabled to
meet the preliminary expenses prompt
ly.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-18

Measrs r. y whiting and Stewart
sherrard, of Inw0ol, are in Berkeley
Springs today.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-18
A BARREL PACKING
TONIGHT AT TRINITY

Tonight at Trinity NJ. E. Church,
South. in the Sunday school room,
the young ladies will present an
amusing play, called Packing the
Missionary Barrel" There will be
no charge for admission Only a sill
Yer Offering viii be asked and the
program is to be one OF interest.
Everybody is invited.