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The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1916-06-29
LOCALS.

LOCALS.
We were pleased to have a call
from Mr.. Victor Coqrerire who paid
his subscription price to The Blade.
Mr.. Jos. L. Bowler is in the city
from Wichita Kans., to resume his
studies at the university summer
school.
Trade with the Merchants who ask
you for your patronage through the
columns of The Blade.
Mr.. Marva r. Shivers of billy
stopped over in Milwaukee and Mad
ison on his way from the Oshkosh
Convention. He was elected First
Asst. Organizer.
The Merchants who advertise in
The Blade appreciate your trade and
will give you polite service.
Rips Shoe Store, 224 State ST.,
are offering bargain. Call and in
spect their stock. Polite and courte-
Gus attention.
Messrs. Allen Henderson, Geo. E.
Buckner, Jack Dale and Emil New
ton visited Camp Douglas last Sun
day and report our friend Asa in
good spirits.
Go to Hinrich's Dry Goods Store
for Bargains. Their prices are as
founding.
Telephone your news to The Blade,
Phone 1869.
Mr. Wesley Harris, J. w, Capital
City No. ~ F. & A. NJ, delivered an
address on st. Johns day which was
indeed full of thought.
Mrs. Lydia Dale, N. Frances ST.,
is quite sick. Her many friends wish
her an early recovery.
Mr.. Emiel Newton is expected to
leave for the Windy City (Chicago)
on Saturday. While away he will
combine business with pleasure.
The Masonic exercises on last
Sunday night were indeed very cred
liable and the craft is receiving many
congratulations.
1t is the request of the City Editor
that you furnish him with local news
Cook with gas, and buy stove
from the Madison Gas & Electric
Light Co. Terms to suit you.
Telephone your News to The
Blade, 1869.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Hopkins is now
housekeeping at CAB E. Dayton st.
CID ,,o,r pap,a 70 Tho RIade II
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1916-06-29

Save a Dollar by buying Harvard
Shoes, Wash. Ave. and Pinckney st.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1916-06-29

Mr.. o. NJ. Davis, w. NJ. F. & A.
NJ, covered himself with glory with
his address at the Masonic exercises
last Sunday night.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1916-06-29

Miss Della Wilson, teacher of sew
enth grade of school 10, Indianapo-
lis, Ind, is at the University summer
schol taking a course in Letters and
Science.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1916-06-29

Send your name to The Blade If
you contemplate attending the Race
Conference at Oshkosh on the 22nd.
Mr.. T. E. Hines has been appointed
chairman of the Transportation Com
mittee.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1916-06-29

A great reduction Shoe Sale at
Viewers Shoe Store, 432 State st.
Fresh and up-to-date drugs at
Lewis, State and Gilman st.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1916-06-29

Mr.. Marva r. Shivers of billy
stopped over in Milwaukee and Mad
ison on his way from the Oshkosh
Convention. He was elected First
Asst. Organizer.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1916-06-29

Mimi. The social set of Madison
miss this prince of good fellows this
summer, and know that where he is
there is much sunshine.
Mr.. Palmer, who was at the Park
Hotel last winter, is now in Duluth,
MINI.
Miss Harriet c. Kelly, principal
of school No. 10, Indianapolis, Ind,
has entered the University summer
school. She is also directories of
practice.
Miss Della Wilson, teacher of sew
enth grade of school 10, Indianapo-
lis, Ind, is at the University summer
schol taking a course in Letters and
Science.
Mr.. 0. NJ. Davis, w. NJ. F. & A.
NJ, covered himself with glory with
his address at the Masonic exercises
last Sunday night.
The Blade is operating an employ
ment agency; all kinds of work fur
nished.
Miss Ruby Thornton of Kansas
has returned to the city and entered
the University. This is Miss Thorn
tons third year and at the close of
this session she hopes to receive her
masters degree.
Mr.. Moses Jefferson is planning
to spend the month of August visit
ing up around the lakes in Mime
sofa.
Mr.. Thos. Horton and Mr.. l.. B.
Sheppard, whom the President of the
United States through the Governor
called to service and were stationed
at Camp Douglas have been honor
ably discharged and are now in the
city shaking hands with friends.
Agent wanted to represent The
Blade. Liberal terms.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1916-06-29

The Blade is operating an employ
ment agency; all kinds of work fur
nished.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1916-06-29

Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Hopkins is now
housekeeping at CAB E. Dayton st.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1916-06-29

Agent wanted to represent The
Blade. Liberal terms.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1916-06-29

Cook with gas, and buy stove
from the Madison Gas & Electric
Light Co. Terms to suit you.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1916-06-29

Telephone your News to Th'
Blade, 1869.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1916-06-29

Mr.. Moses Jefferson is planning
to spend the month of August visit
ing up around the lakes in Mime
sofa.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-19
STEAMERS IN TROUBLE


AS result of - slight break in her
steering gear. which forced tho steamer
to he sent to the Norfolk dry docks
Yesterday for repairs. there will lie no
sailing of the old Dominion steamer
berkeley from Richmond To Norfolk to-
night. The Offices OF the line issued the
following statement last night:
owing to Il slight disarrans cmcnt in
tho steering gear OF tho old Dominion
steamer Berkeley. there will he no sail
Ing from Richmond Saturday night"
The accident Ia the berkeley oc
CURED during the outward trip Thurs
day night, and while the steering gear
could not be used. tho officials rugged
up t!llcr on the stern Of the steamer
and Il was able to continue the trip tn
Norfolk under It's own steam.
one of the smaller steamers plying
between Richmond and Petersburg was
reported to be in a helpless condition
in the James River yesterday afternoon
near city Point. and the city tug
Thomas 6. Cnnnincham Sr was dis
patched to its aid. II was said that
there was no serious trouble
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-19
BOARD WANTS CONCRETE
VIAOUCT TO CHURCH HILL
ASKS Council for S6O0.ROO with Which
{" Parallel Street Car Cnmpnny's
Marshall street Structure

resolution was adopted Yesterday
ny the Administrative Board re1uestino
Inc CITY Council to furnish by appro-
priation or through n bond issue
Sa"o,oOO with which TO build a steel or
concrete viaduct over BROAD street.
from a point near Twelfth street TO a.
point near Twcnty-third Street Il,
would parallel the present Marshall
street Niaduct. owned hy the Virginia
Hallway and Power Company, and FUR
"lSh another quick route from the heart
Of the city to the East End. The mat
ter will be taken UP after the new.
touncll Is organized. on September l.
Tho resolution WAS offered by Chair
man iiirschhrre after letter was re
ccivcd from President Whcclwright. OF
IN" power company. declining to gran,
"A request from tho board TO give free
paSShG" over the Marshall Stree; Via
duct to vehicles. No toll Is now charged
pedestrians. Tho power company secs
TN" danger. II the vladuct Is opened to
F"hlcn!ar traffic, Of competition from,
hincys IN tho East End as II now
has in the West End
INC resolution stipulatcs that thu
proposed Broad Street structure be for
tn" free use OF pedestrians and vehicles
but no privately owned car lines Will
he permitted. This would leave tho
hrlGR" fire." 20 tho passage OF cars
should II ever he deemed desirable for
INC municipalities TO operate them
There IS now on tile In the Office OF
the city Engineer preliminary plans
Tor me contemplated viaduct while
hr!ncr & Whitman. engineers Of Ralti.
more, arc now engaged In the prcpara.
non o! plans and Specifications for 2
concrete structure. They agreed to dc
TINS work without coat to the city. with
| nc hope that they may be selected
/ should II he decided TO carry out tn,
idea
/ III" probability OF the Council com
lying win the boards request is re
shlG"d in some sources as remote I'm
! u Is nevertheless admitted that such ;
/ I'n" With thur n Hin Is certain e
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-19
TROOPS AT CAMP STUART
ARE SOON TO BE MOVED
Department Declines to Approve Cost
of Removal of Headquarters 10
Sherwood Park.

Camp Stuart will have ceased 10 e1-
list by September 10. the timo set for
the vacation of the Fair Grounds, il
is understood from information re-
ceivcd yesterday from the War De-
partmcnt. No statement was made as
to tho exact date the troops would he
moved. or the exact destination. The
information came incidentally. in con-
ncction with the refusal of the de-
partmcnt 10 consent to plans for the
shifting Of the camp entirely into
Sherwood Park.
Officers at Camp Stuart had asked
tho approval of the War Department
for matters relating to the establish
mcnt of the entire camp in Sherwood
Park. In declining the sanction the
department stated that the troops
would not he in Camp Stuart by Sep
TENDER 10, and that plans looking TO
giving place to the state Fair would
he unnecessary
The message is quite in keeping with
other statements Of army officia Is
which indicated that an early move to
the Mexican border would bc made.
Only the threatened railroad strike. 1t
is said is responsible for the con
tinuancc Of the militia In their mobili-
cation camps at present. The expected
change will he very welcome To the
soldiers who have become rcstive a,
the long and monotonous stay in the
home camp.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-19
Weeds Entangle
City Government
Some Want Ordinance Rcquir-
ing Lot OOncrs to Cut Them
EnJorccd---Othcrs Do Not

weeds ana the municipal machinery
GOT tangled up yesterday. and Supern-
tehdent Cohn. of the Street Cleaning;
repayment. Is expected 20 set the
wheels going again.
In addition to the score or more Of
daily complaints of rank growths in
various outlying sections of the city,
the Administrative Board received a
iormai but very vigorous pprotcst
ABOUT conditions obtaining in Highland
iark Constituting Il committee Of the
Zig Inland Park Citizens Association. w
~ Clarke, Jr.. and y. Is. Timberlakc
appeared before the board and were
presented by Mayor George Aimsiie
MI clarke acted as Spok ,snlan
Weeds in Highland Park. he described
as growing on all sides. He had sought
relief. h" said. from the Health Depart
mcnt. the Police Department and other
departments. but no response was made
To the complaint. and the weeds con-
tinuc TO grow apacc. lie declared that
they were growing in the streets on
the sidewalks. in the cutters. on va
cant lots and that nothing was done to
remove them. The spokesman declared
That his association PROPOSED to have
something done and tlat If the board
would not do it, the matter would be
taken elsewhere for adjustment. lIe
described existing conditions as :hc
worst he had seen in the nine years he
had lived in Highland Park.
There wa. 4 free discussion OF the
matter between Mr.. Clarke and mem
hers of the board. 1t was finally de-
cidcd to refer the matter TO Supcrin-
tcndcnt Cohn for adjustment. and he
is expected To furnish the desired
lief with the aid Of u big mower
Then came Leroy T.. Brown, repre-
scnting the real cstat. dealers. He told
the board that the city should employ
Il special force OF men to remove weeds
from all property. both public and pri-
vate. He said that the police were
enforcing the ordinance requiring own
ers or their agents to remove weeds
from their property, and that he con-
sidcred this Jaw to be an unnecessary
hardship upon them. He thought that
there should DC non-enforccmcnt of this
ordinance. The boards opinion was
that the ordinance was n proper one.
and saw no reason why ii should not be
enforced by the Police and Health De-
partmcnts.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-19
CULLINGSWORTH WILL
DEFEND HIS CONDUCT
Trinl of Policeman Continued That he
May Summon "itncsscs-t'r0h
EHOncrnted--Tait Discharged.

After several officers had testified
as To his alleged improper conduct
on an excursion run to Buckroc Beach
on Wednesday,, Chief Of Police Werner
yesterday afternoon continued the
hearing OF Policeman w. w. Cuttings
worth at the officers request. Gull
lingsworth stated that he desired 10
summon a witness in his defense. The
witness Is n woman whom Cuttings
worth is said to have accompanied
on a part of the excursion trip and
whose actions are said I" have arouS-
cd the suspicious Of the train con-
ductor and police officers detailed 10
GO with the eXcursiOniSts. The hear
ing will begin this afternoon AT
o'clock.
Policeman Lewis Groh. charged by
citizens with conduct unhccominG an
officer and with ncCiectinE his duty.
was not only exoncratcd by Major
Werner but commended for his aCtiv-
ity In enforcing the law. Other Ciu-
znns in the neighborhood of his heat
appeared in his behalf. requesting that
he he not removed, because Of his
persistent efficiency.
conduct unbecoming an officer. was
ordered discharged from the force
TAFT has been on tho force for years,
and was generally accounted an cf-
fcient officer. Bat. under the custer
law, which makes special provision
for the offense charged against tho
officer. Major Werner had no al
formative but to order the dismissal
With Majo Werner ut tho several
hearings sat the three district cap
tains-Captain r. r. Sowell. Of the
Second District: Captain &. 4. sherry,
Of the First District. and Captain 4 S
wright. of the Third District
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-19
MONTAGUE REPLIES TO
ARMOR-PLATE CRITICS
Says He Voted Tor Amendment Giving
Government iurhority TO Fix
Price Ia Erect Plunt.

In a letter 20 Secretary Frank \.
Jones. OF tn" Central Trades AND Labor
Council made public hy him yesterday,
Representative" andrew Jackson Mon
ihgue, o: the Third District. makes
reply 10 the resolutions adopted re-
Gently by tho labo! oreauizatton cr.ti-
CLING NJ, Nontaguc's yot. on tho ar
NOR plate plant. which. the labor mon
charged. was designed Ia "porpctiiato
our past Methods OF armor plate con-
et-uct!uI."
The criticism o. his vote. says Mr..
Montague was based on misconccr-
ton
81 no. only did no, vote for m
amendment which would pcrpetua,c
our past methods o.: arm0r plate CON
etructon SAYS Mr.. MONTAGUE. blu, 7
voted 70! an amendment which would
cut W. root and branch. such pas,
methods. The amendment voted for
,rov.Ses 'ha' tho United states GOV
eminent Itself Snail fix tho pric. ana
quality o. ali armor plato hereafter
be purchased. and II IN" price and
erms thus fixed are Unacceptable to
he manufactured, then the Sll.OOG 600
sarried III NE I'M should ho a, once
made available for the purchase or
onsiruS!on Il nm arrnor plato plant.
Therefore, this amendment obviously
epNd!ates and dosiroys tho 'pas, meth
obs 10 which you object Nloronvcr
this amendment; e lu me iutorcs, az
economy, and therefore particular
'elief 10 tn" iaAratcrs Of the country
among whom tie labor pnopla Of rirG.
This amendment was defeated ANA 7
hen voted for thc ar-uo- mare pIan,
This is M Who'll" action ,r connection
with This particular matter and ,Ai.
)ne vote comprises the cti.riIonahl.
2ersistency alluded TO !n sour rcson-
n
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-19
STUDENTS IN MILITIA
SOON TO BE DISMISSED
Lists "f Those Who Return 10 schools
and Colleges In September Arc
Being N1ndc Out.

All students in Camp Stuart who
expect TO pursue their courses In col
lcgeS or secondary schools this fall
ar" :" hc reported to the Eastern lie.
partm"ut at once. according to orders
received at camp headquarters yes
tcrday. The order from the depart
mcut is in agreement with the bulletin
ISSUED some weeks aro. stating that
students in military organizations
were To be discharged AS soon after
september | as possible.
Each separate orCaui2at ton in Camp
Stuart has been instructed to prepare
lists OF its members who desire Ia be
released in order TO go back Ia school
ia september. These lists will prob
viii be sent TO the Eastern De-
partmcut headquarters at Governors
Island. The discharge of the men from
militia Will then probably follow in a
short time.
Two men arrived at Camp Stuart
from Brownsville yesterday to receive
their dismissal from the service on
account OF having dcpenden, families
Although II is not certain, II is thought
/" he highly probable that all SOL
diers to he released on account Of
their families. whether stationed in
Texas or III Camp Stuart, will he
finally discharged from headquarters
in Richmond.
Recruits for the infantry regiments
continue to arrive from tho stations
throughout tho state. Two mon came
in yesterday. making total of thirty
five now in camp waiting 10 hc sent
10 Brownsville, Meanwhile. rhcy arc
being equipped and drilled preparatory
more experienced comrades on tho Dor
der
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-19
M'KISsICK APPLIES
TO MACHEN FOR AID
VIII Urge Legislature OF South Caro-
lin" to Create Legislative
Reference Ilur~nu

WIN The view of urging the LeEis-
nature of South Carolina TO create n
similar department. Code Commissioner
j. Rion Mckissick, OF the Palmetto
state. has applied to Director Lewis G.
Mach"n, Of the Legislative Reference
bureau. TO supply him with a sketch
or the machinery OF his Office and a
copy or the act By which 1t was
created.
Mr.. Mckissick is we'll known in
Richmond as a former member OF tho
editorial staff OF The Times Dispatch.
He is a member Of Governor Manning's
staff. and has recently been charged
with the duty OF bringing out n decen-
NAL codincation OF the South Caro-
lima laws. the code to be issued In
1921
or ,hc political situation in South
Carolina. Mr. Mckissick's letter to Mr..
Machcn. yesterday. says;
we are in tho midst OF a heated
campaign. but think the Wilson
brand Of progressive Democracy will
win the day. our present Governor.
Manning. "A University OF Virginia man.
Is up for reelection. and I think We
shall put him In again. since his ad
ministration has been the most pro
Ercssive and enlightened In the annals
OF the State
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-19
CRUTCHFlElD EXPLAINS
Says Mnn Charged with DclnE Drunk
Proved His SobrIcty, Hut Violated
Hospital Zone Ordnance.

In commenting on the statement that
he had hned one man s25 for speeding
All automobile aud another only $40
FOR being drunk and recklcssly driv.
ing an automobile. Justice CrutCh.
field yesterday afternoon showed by
his court records that the statement
was incorrect.
The record shows that the $40 fine
was imposed for violation OF the hos
pitai zone ordinance. The chauffeur
proved by witnesses. among them be-
ing member OF the city Council. that
he was sober AT the time OF the arrest.
Justice Crutchfeld said that he want
ed merely 10 keep the record straight.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-19
SEVEN TYPHOID CASES
Five Patients Arc Discharged ny Cured
Making Net Increuse of
Two Cnses,

Seven additional cases of typhoid
fever were reported to the Health De-
partmcnt yesterday, and at the same
time five were discharged as recovered.
Though the number reported yestcr-
day was somewhat larger than what is
normally expected, officials continued 10
express satisfaction over the situation
which they characterize rs not SO
alarming was indicated the first
part of the month.
Demand for typhoid vaccine con-
tinues and the department has n supply
sufficient for all persons who seek in
ooulation as protection against the
disease.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-19
Further proEre.. neport.d.

Further progress in the campo ign
was reported yesterday at the meeting
of III" committee having charge the
raising Of funds for the construction
o. the Richmond, Rappahannock and
Northern Railway. II was determined
10 make the final canvass OF the city
next week. and to this end members OF
the committee were supplied about
twenty-five names OF large business
CoDcerns from whom 4 small subscr!p-
ton Is sought. II is believed that the
entire amount needed will he raised
in the next few days
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-19
STUART TO MAKE ADDRESS
AT COMMERCIAL CONGRESS
VIII Issue Proclamation Inviting Gov.
rrnorS OF Southern states 10 Nor
folk December II-I4

Governor Henry G. Stuart. in con-
ference last night with Clarence j.
oven. managing director Of the
southern Commercial Congress-. ac-
ceptcd the invitation to deliver the
opening address a. the eighth CON
cress. which is TO be held In Norrolk
december ll-h President Wilson will
be invited by Governor Stuart and Of
hSi'ia oil the congress to deliver the
principal address on the opening day.
Governor Stuart agreed TO make Nor
to!k the capital of Virginia during the
week tnat the congress will he held.
ana VIII he accompanied by his milf :
tary and clerical STATS Formal iuvi,.
tons VIII be extended by the Governor
to the Governors OF all the Southern
states TO assemble In Norfolk for IL +.
occasion This will bring TO the State
sixteen Governors, accompanied by
their stan officers.
The Governor viii issue a formal
procla nation this morning announcing
the congress. It's theme and significance.
and inviting. not only the South but
the nation. to Norfolk. The theme of
thc southern coinmcrcial Congress this
year viii be "lnternaiional Reconstruct
ton and the changed outlook result
ant from the European war will be dis
cuSScd from every possible angle
The exports from Norfolk during the
past year said Or. owen last night.
have increased from 325,0oo.o0J to
sl25. 100000
is this condition to be permanent
or temporary" he asked.
Secretary OF the Navy Daniels has
ordered tho mobilization of the Atlantic
Fleet al Norfolk during the week for
a mammoth naval demonstration as a
part Of the official program. Governor
stuart Will issue commissions TO 100
official delegates from Virginia. and
the Mayors and commercial organiza-
lions through the state will name ten
delegates each.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-19

Samuel Sadlcr, colorcd. charged with
insulting Mrs. Sarah Horowitz. 72s
North Second Street. was fined s25 by
Justice Cruichfeld yesterday morning
and sentenced TO ninety days in Jail
in default of 500 security.
Sadler was arrested after a chase
by Policemen Eddleton and Krouse.
When informed that Sad!er had told
the officers that he would treat white
women as he did those of his own race.
Justice Crutchficld administered a Sc
we're lecture 10 the prisoner
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-19
Automobile Cn.c Cnntinuca

Tn" hearing OF +. ". Brittle. charged
"!'h ca!e!essly and recklessly running
an automobile and striking Herman
Redford. was continued in Police Court
yesterday morning TO August Is Ho
was haii"d In thu sum OF 800 for his
appearance on that date
The hearing Of Mckinley Young co,-
oicd, charged with the murder OF Oscar
Mr' though. was continued 10 Scptem-
Der =
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-19
Wants Additional Pumps.

superintendent Tramord. OF the City
Electric Plant. yesterday recommended
10 the Administrative Board that addi-
tional pumps be installed at the pump
ing station to improve the present
method of carrying water TO the
reservoir and stand pipe. He estima ted
that the apparatus desired would cost
$4,000. The matter was referred TO
Superintendent Davis. OF the Water
Department. for a report and recon-
III niation
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-19
Judge Richardson 1, Wc.t

Justice John J. Crutchfeld has re-
ceived two postal cards from Judge y.
9. Richardson. OF tho Hastings Court.
who is spending his vacation on the
Pacific Coast.
Judge Richardson attended the con-
vention Of the knights of Pythias in
Portland, Greg, and since has been to
spokane. Wash. and when last heard
from was in san Francisco