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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-19


the way myself have been
GVes!!ga,.az. Those chan.
GELS, perhaps, ere denied 70
NE, but have arrived at
corcius!ous not very dieslni.
lar By more ordinary ecien.
tEc processes.
We all know that there
We powers OF good and evil,
because re are fighting the
powers OF evil. Why are We
fghting th!s. the hollest war
~e we're ever engaged in?
Because the powers OF evil
ere loose--"spirtual wicked.
ness in high places"-and in
lighting them We are agents
OF good. Il ia 2 holy war.
The spiritual and the ma.
tef!al ihteract. they are not
far apart; they are much
closer than We know. Mind
and consciousness are no,
united 10 the brain. That
IS an extraordinary doctrine
that PEOPLE haye-that the
brain is the mind. Why do
'hey think that? Because IL
you destroy the brain your
mind appears 10 90. What
goes? Not your mind really
OUT Of existence. Your con.
tclousness is still there, but
II can no longer manifest
''sel', for 1t has lost its IN.
stTument Of manifestation
once you realize that con.
seriousness is something out.
side the material organ.
lem which it makes use of,
you Viii realize that survival
or existence is natural, that
u IL The simplest thing. It Is
unreasonable that the soul
should Jump cut OF existence
When the body is DESTROYED.
We ourselves are not limited
70 The lew years that we live
on this earth; we shall 70 on
without 1t, We shall Ger.
Ia!niy continue to exist: We
ehah certainly survive
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-19

He that hath an ear. let him hear. what
the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him
that overcometh will give to eat Of the
tree OF life. which is in the midst Of the
paradise OF God.-Rev., H.: T.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-22
ESTIMATE BOARD
in MOSQUITO WAR
VIII Ask S150,000 "Prepared-
ness" Fund for Brooklyn
and Queens.

The Board Of Estimate considered the
question yesterday Of eliminating mos
quitoes from the marsh lands Of Brook
lyn and Queens b. drainage. when the
presidents Of the two bOrOughs and the
Commissioner Of Health can get to-
gether and agree what lands shall be
drained the Board of Aldermen will be
requested 90 appropriate Sl5O.OOO in
special revenue bonds TO pay for the
work.
The committee on assessments, 10
which the matter was referred. made
four recommendations first, that the
Commissioner OF Health should, under
the powers now given him, compel the
owners 10 drain their land AZ their own
expense: second, that where this can
not be done the expense should be
borne either by the Doroughs affected
or by the city; third. that the Corpo-
ration Counsel be requested 10 prepare
an amendment 10 the charter which
would clearly make IL possible 10 i'm
pose the expense on the boroughs al
fected. and. fourth. that. in view Of the
desirabilitv of commencing the work so
that il may be effective during the
coming summer. the board approve an
issue OF special revenue bonds, pro-
vided they be authorized By the Board
Of Aldermen.
Mayor Mitchell announced that, at his
request. President McAncn- Of the
Board of Aldermen would withhold his
resignation until about February /.
The announcement was made when
CYRUS c. Miller. OF the Advisory Coun-
eli of Real Estate Interests, asked that
his argument on the question OF ac-
curing the Schoharie watershed be
postponed until next week. The Mayor
said he wanted that matter settled at
the next meeting and before Mr.. Nc
Anenv loft the board
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-22
COAL FAMINE MENACES
BIG BUILDINGS HERE
Embargo Also May Cut on Re-
tail Supply of Soft Fuel.

Retail coal merchants and the great
Office buildings here are confronted
with a serious shortage Of soft coal.
Some Of the buildings, burning hun
dreds OF tons month. have only
enough to last a few days and are
unable TO get the fuel that they have
ordered. which in many cases is held
in cars and barges.
At the Offices OF the Coal Merchants
Association II was said that the coal
for New York City was delayed by the
freight congestion across the Hudson
and by the coal embargoes that re-
manned IN force on some of the rail-
roads.
There il no embargo on coal enter
ing New York on the Pennsylvania. the
Long Island. the Erie or the New
Haven lines. The Central Railroad OF
New Jersey announced that there had
been an embargo against its Communi-
paw and Elizabethport piers for the
last week. The Fort Liberty pier il
the only one at which soft coal ship
ments are accepted, and no coal can
be delivered 20 the Long Island Rail
road At the present time.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-22
BLAMES FATAL CARS DRIVER
Witness Says Emmerich's Recklessness
Killed Hildt Child

Evidence that Carl W. Emmerich. the
chauffeur. whose two-ton auto truck
killed three year-old Barbara Hildt. =
niece OF Judge Charles c. Mott, Of Cen
eral Sessions, was guilty Of reckless
driving was given yesterday At En-
merich's trial on manslaughter
charge.
Mrs. Raymond Feuget. who took the
dying child TO the knickerbocker Hos
pital in her automobile. said that I'm
merich was driving his truck at twice
the ordinary speed of street car when
it dashed from Amsterdam Avenue into
Eighty-ffth Street.
Miss Elizabeth Becker. the nurse
employed b. Howard J. Hildt. Of 2o)
West Eighty-sixth Street and who with
the other Hildt child. Frances. aged
five. was knocked down by the truck
and seriously injured. said that whea
She started with the children 70 cross
Eighty-ffth Street she heard scream.
After that her mind was a blank for
two weeks. Miss Becker received
compound fracture OF the skull
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-22
J. P. MORGAN LOSES APPEAL
Venture Held No Violation
Of Murray Hill Agreement

!. Pierpont Morgan. William Church
Osborn, Charles A. Peabody and their
co plaintiffs lost again yesterday IN the
Appellate Division in their erort 10
prevent the erection Of business
structure at the southwest corner OF
Madison Avenue and Thir.y-eightn
Street. .,
The defendan. was August Heck
scher. head Of the zinc trust and realty
operator. owner Of the property, VINO
the plaintiffs alleged. was violating the
Murray Hill agreement. which PROVIDES
against the erection OF any building
for commercial purposes within the re
stricted area.
Justice Blanchard decided in the 81,
preme Court that the property owned
by Mr.. Heckscher did not come within
the restricted territory, and the APP
pellate Division affirmed this decis on.
Mr.. Heckscher is suing Edmund l.:
Baylies, counsel for Mr.. Morgan, and
the other plaintiffs. for s250.OOO for
writing a letter TO prospective pur-
chaser OF the property, advising HIM
not to buy because Of the contention
o. hi, clients.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-22
14th Reunion of Men,
Once Wearers of Over
aIls, in SchWab Home.
LAIRD, WHO FATHERED
CLUB, ILL IN FLORIDA
Reports Of Fine Time Talking
Over Old Days Only Informa-
ton to Pass Feast Hall.

Behind the lofty iron fence that
keeps the buses from running under
Charles ". Schwab's porte cochere. An
drew Csrnegie's boys" thirty Of them.
with stiff shirts, wideopen vests ard
swallow tail coats in place OF the over
alls most Of them once wore made
merry last night.
The ascended thirty, whose ears used
70 accept the clang OF steel beams and
the fumings Of the blast furnaces as
music. listened to what Farrar and
Amsto had to sing and what the Nes-
politsn and Philharmonic orchestras
had to play. But the singing and the
playing were not the big parts OF the
evening. The Carnegie Veteran Asso-
citation. assembled for its fourteenth
annual reunion. had come together for
it's perennial discussion OF the days
that were.
What was said and what was done
in the cas- le-cn-the Hudson whirh Is
prosaically designated in the direc-
tories as u Riverside Drive was nept
more or less a secret. Guards, prcsum-
ably armed. surrounded the pa.atial
premises, and reporters were not per
mitted 20 glimpse the splendors Of the
banquet hall.
The presence OF the guards there
were about twenty. half IN uniform
gave rise 10 reports that visit by
bomb -throwers had been threatened.
But, when the newspaper men were
finally admitted. il was denied any such
fears had dampened the proceedings.
Charles L. Taylor. secretary treasurer
of the association, and Mr. Scnwao
secretary contented themselves with
the assertion that Everybody was hav-
ing a good time They talked 70 the
reporters in an ante-room, into which
the silver thrust of Farrar's voice pen
etrated, but from which no part Of
the banquet hall could be seen.
Mr. Taylor said he was surprised that
Mr. Schwab was not better known IN
New York.
~ didn't know just where he lived
he said, "bu, | didn't suppose that
made any difference. When | got m
from Pittsburgh | jumped into taxi
and told the chauffeur 20 drive me 20
Mr.. Schwsb's residence.
"'This is quite a village he said.
Who's your friend Schwsb? -
"He didn't seem absshed even after
had told him"
1t was the first time since the organi-
cation Of the Carnegie Veteran Asso-
citation that the laird who fathered It
and "the boys had not been present
at the annual get-together. A. eyl-
dence, perhaps, Of the severity OF the
lines, which kept Mr.. Carnegie IN
Florid. his wife sent his regrets. In
her communication she expressed the
hope he would be host once more at
the fifteenth reunion.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-22

has tried 10 accomplish and what he
has accomplished in the past. but !
believe that the condition which this
examination reveals in the prison de-
partment is intolerable."
"Maudin Sentiment" Replies Riley.
The deposed Superintendent; replied
10 the Governors removal decree with
farewell blast. an all his advice
regarding prison affairs said Riley,
Governor Whitman has catered 20
mauGlin sentimentalists rather than
the public interest or the welfare Of
the prisoners. In acceding 90 the de
mand for my removal by coterie Of
milliOnaires and other well mentioned
persons who know nothing about pris-
ons. and who have only the most vague
notions Of prison conditions, being the
victims Of an erratic visionary, be has
shown himself 20 be destitute OF cour-
age 20 discharge his duty regardless Of
public ciamor, a Characteristic which
every official must possess If he Is TO
command and retain the respect Of fel-
low citizens.
"His covert attempt to intimidate the
District Attorney of Westchester
County and his witnesses constitutes
a shameless, cowardly exhibition Of his
power as magistrate"
Ex-senator Bracket. Riley's coun-
sci said that "to call such a proceeding
a hearing and such a removal for
cause within the definition Of the con-
stitution is ludicrous.'
"The Executive" continued Mr..
Bracket. wanted the job in the build
ing up Of his little political machine.
It would have been more manly TO have
ayowed the wish and the purpose. The
result is unjust and my prediction IS
that it will prove TO be lmpolltic as
we'll"
Mr. Riley turned over the affairs of
the Prison superintendent office this
afternoon to owen l.. Potter. executive
clerk. who will remain in charge until
the new Superintendent is named. Mr..
Riley intends to return TO his home In
Plattsburg tomorrow or Sunday. lie
will resume the practice of law
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-22
WIFE'S ILLNESS
SOTHERN'S FINALE

time. The individual genius is at the
heart Of the problem.
During the ten years Mrs. Sothern
and | spent in giving Shakespear.an
plays | suppose that the weeks that
we enjoyed the most were those Of our
yearly visits TO the Manhattan Opera
House and the old Academy Of Music
in New York. But every one OF those
years were worth while. To study so
intimately and constantly Shakespeare s.
characters was a privilege that rev IN
these days can afford. But % was a
Eight against odds. No one seemed
really 10 want Shakespeare public.
critic or managers The actor paused
and glanced half mournfully around
the dismantled room.
There were so many great plays
that my wife and ! wanted 10 give, and
could not There arc so many ideals
we have held that we had 20 abandon
when she became ill, She is much bet
ter now. am glad 20 say. but she can
not stand the strain Of an engagement
We will be happy IN the country, and
when the spirit moves me ! viii start
again iu England. As ] have said. we
have had 20 be osophers.'
Mr.. Sothern smiled checrfuliy as he
helped his visitor into his coat.
"How very anY.ous the public was
about u.s." he said. eve have never
known until We announced that we
were going to leave IL. MI nisi DO
num- you know. Goodbyi"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-22
HE SEWS AT HOME;
DEAR WIFE OUT
Hides in Cellar to Avoid Other
Women. Says Diary
Bitter Truth"

Walter f. Stroever, jr., Of 224 See
ond Street, Union Hill. y. j., grabbed
his fountain pen on Sunday morning,
February is. 1912, to start the record
Of his married life with the words,
"Ive Just had heavy quarrel with
my wife"
Take il from the diary, Walter has
been busy. For Sunday amusement ne
writes that he generally mends his
shoes. washes MS overalls, sews but
tons and patches on his clothes and
shsves himself. "She does not think
i, necessary to mend my overalls,'
conhdes the diary. as it introduces
Mrs. Rose G.. Stroever. who has sued
her husband for tho reconveyance OF
the Rose Embroidery Works to her.
The diary Is among the papers 1led
with Abe l.. Levenson, Of Hoboken'
attorney for the husband.
Might after night do sit at home,
the diary records. while my dear wife
- out at some enter baibi"e"N "'S's
herself. Why? Because by going
alone it does not cost anything, as
other men treat her. while if went |
would have 10 stand n treat. and that
would not do. | have often tried 10
accompany her, but she will always
ind something 20 argue about"
Stroever's most poignant troubles
come. he writes, when he chances TO
approach. speak TO or glance at any
woman other than his wife. An even
ing at the moving pictures IL prompt
ed. She does not want her man gong
there does not look good; but |
guess il is the nickel that pinches; be-
sides I might have 20 sit next 70
woman. and. on. my. what them
"This il a subject that has caused
innumerable quarrels, although entire
" groundless. as | have absolutely no
conversation with any female person
for weeks and weeks, and have gotten
so now that II by any chance should
woman be present | have often stayed
in the cellar TO keep peace. Just the
same | am constantly being upbrsided
about other women. There Is not
woman in the neighborhood, she says,
that | am not in love with, although
I neither speak nor look at them. II !
sit at the window or at the back OF
tho house il is the same thing. All
this is no pleasant foolery, but bitter,
most bitter truth.
Mrs. Stroever. her husband says, has
taken three trips to Germany IN the
las, few years without any rigid cen
sorship Of her expenses. For the sake
of peace he brings home his pay en-
velope unopened.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-22
SHOOTS 7, ROBS
OFFICE, ESCAPES
Bandit Holds Up Cook
Agency in Chicago, Kills
Policeman in Flight.
BY Telegraph 70 tn. Trioun, ]

Chicago. Jan. GA lone bandit he'll
up and robbed the offices Of Thomas
Cook G. Sons, tourist agents. at Is
East Jackson Boulevard. late this AZ
ternoon. shot and dangerously wound
ed the cashier, +. L. Walsh. shot and
killed Policeman y A. Johnson. who
attempted to block him at the en-
trance. and finally escaped with $500.
A woman accomplico. who sat at the
wheel Of an automobile near the curb
stone, jumped from the motor and dis
appeared in the crowd.
State Street was filed with home
ward bound shoppers at the time. The
shooting caused the widest panic. The
ticket Office is only few feet east o.
State Street.
II was sis O'Clock when the robbcr
entered the office. The cashier was
counting over the receipts Of the AZ
ternoon.
Hands up. eyerybodyl' ordered the
robber. "a he came toward tine cash
ier's counter with revolver in his
hand. Get over on this side and
stand in line" was his next command
Walsh started TO reach for re-
volver. Immediately there was a re-
port. and Walsh fell. with a bullet in
his chest. The robber seized the Pile
OF bills, tucked them into his pocket
and backed toward the door.
The report of the revolver had at
tracted the attention OF passers0y.
One of the crowd ran 10 the street
crossing and summoned Policeman
Johnson. who reached the doorway just
as the robber was stepping out. "a
Johnson started TO seize him the rob
Der fired, the bullet passing through
the polceman's heart. Johnson I'll
dying on the doorstep.
BY this time the street was almost
impas sable. Women rushed scream
ing into doorways. Those nearest the
ticket Office were fighting 70 get back.
Those behind were pushing their way
70 the front. Many did not know what
had taken place.
The robber saw that il was impOs-
sibe for him TO reach the machine
where the woman was waiting. lie
ran east. where another machine was
standing. He jumped into the seat
beside the driver and ordered him 20
drive away. A mile away he jumped
out and disappeared. The driver re-
ported TO the police. and convinced
them that he did not know the robber
and did not know that the place had
been robbed until he returned 70 he
scene.
4 large number Of witnesses called
at the city Detective Bureau tonight
with descriptions OF the fugitive. Sew
eral said they saw a remarkable re
semblance between a photograph OF
William La Trasse and the robber. La
Trasse is known also as George Whit
ing and "a William Nandolah. He was
sentenced In 1913 10 serve twenty-one
years in the Kansas pententiary for
robbery. but escaped OF November %
Last. He is about twenty-five years
oil
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-22
Merely Did My Duty
Saws Warden KirChWey

George W. Kirchwey, warden Of Sing
Sing Prison, said last night that he
did not think it would be proper for
him to comment on superintendent
Riley's removal.
81 haven't been an enemy Of super
intendent Riley" he added. 81 merely
performed my duty as An officer OF the
state in laying the facts before the
Governor"
Friends Of 7. NJ. Osborne among me
inmates were delighted. When Mr.
Kirchwey was asked how the inmates
took the news he said: o.,
II have not talked to any Of them.
Asked as TO whether there was any
demonstration, he answered: "Oh, my,
no, Everything here is peaceful and
ouiet"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-22
PADS TO HUSH NOISY BABES
Muflled Rooms in Twilight Sleep Sana-
forum Neighbors Seek to Dust.

Neither Charles VI. Schwab nor Colo
mel william Dalton Mann. editor OF
Town Topics" who are neighbors Of
Or. ". II. Wellington Knipe, have any
objection 70 his Twilight Sleep Sana-
forum. at 8 Riverside Drive, the
physician told the Supreme Court yes
terday.
Mrs. Angie VI. Booth and Mrs. Mary
T. Sutphen. two other neighbors. are
irving 10 enjoin DR.. Knipe from con-
Quoting his sanatorium, because 1t vio-
latss the covenant that the property
shall be used only for private resi-
dences. DR. knipe denied that his in
stitution was nuisance, and said
newly born babies slept most OF the
time. AMI even should babies in MS
.ana,orium cry the heavily padded
nurseries would deaden the noise. The
first patient was Mrs. Ruth Clements
Farrell. wife Of James A. Farrell.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-22
left U.BOAT PREY TO FATE
Italian Captain Fled Mediterranean as
French Ship Asked Help.

Submarines are still active in the
Mediterranean, according to the stories
told Yesterday by officers on the Re
INA dItalia. in from Naples. While
of the Corsican coast on January .
they said. the wireless operator picked
no calls for help from French ship
feeing from U-boat.
The Italian captain instantly adopt
cd the American slogan. Safety
First" and raced ahead. The subma
zine was only twenty-five miles away.
In the Atlantic the Regina met heavy
gales.
Among the passengers was num-
Der OF Red Cross doctors and ambu-
lance drivers returning from Serbia.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-22
SHONTS OFFERS A BRIDGE
K. r. Ready to Span Tracks at Grand
Central.

Theodore p. Shonts president Of the
PETERBOROUGH Rapid Transit Company
sent a letter Yesterday 10 Chairman
Straus of the Public Service Commis-
zion. offering TO build a bridge across
the express tracks az the easteriy emu
of the Grand Central Terminal 70 re-
heve congestion at that station al
cost OF $4,000.
Nv believe that this will offer
great relief and clear up the conges-
ton caused by the limited capacity OF
the present easterly stairway wrote
Mr. Shorts. III the suggestion meets
with approval we will commence
its construction Immediately "a an ex-
ira under contract No. l."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-22
SUMMERS HAT IN RING
Yesterday. by One Point, Missed Re
ing Hottest January Il.

Old Father Knickerbocker peeled OIL
his coat and sat in shirt sleeves ana
suspenders during lunch hour yester-
day. ga
week since couldn't keep my coffee
warm in thermos bottle, and to-day
it's too hot TO drink just as 1t comes
an. of the top of my old lunch pail
Eyes" said the weather man "o4 de
croes M noon yesterday; but once
,bero was January 2l-that was IN
Ioo6 If recall when II was one
point warmer
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-22
Have You a Boy Problem?

ltcannot be solved by arlth-
nsdc. Solve it by feeding
hin Shredded Wheat - q
,atral food that makes his
,ody buoyant with the en-
rgy Of youth-a muscle
nd brain builder - contains
he life Of the wheat in a
agestible form. Builds
r1rdy, robust boys and girls.
ave it for breakfast with
ot milk. Made at Niagara
ais, N. Y.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-22
liz sPEEDW AI-'

THE SPEEDW ~
| splendid 'hOTousN
Are that is one OF the
nos, in'ere:'i"s features
i" Nv upper Mani attain
sheltered in winter from
\, winds, with ITS f"S''-
o nat yrs'a' and views
!. !. a hnc place tor a
= .rinsins walk. Reach
i by the Seventh Avenue
=, St. Nicholas Avenue
Polo Grounds Line of the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-22
Serves Notice on Weeks
lie Will Demand to
Plead on Monday.
PROSECUTOR BLOCKS
REQUEST FOR RECORD
Contempt Charge May Follow
Refusal to Obey Court Order
for Jury Minutes.

Thomas Mott Osborne served notice
yesterday on District Attorney Fred
crck Weeks Of Westchester that on
Monday he would appear before Justice
Morschauser and demand permission TO
plead to the Indictment against him
charging mismanagement and immoral
ity. A. the same time he made formal
demand for the minutes Of the grand
jury upon which the perjury indictment
TO which he has pleaded is based.
Weeks refused 10 acknowledge re-
cept Of the notice which Huntington
". Merchant, of counsel. handed him.
and through his assistant. William j.
tallon. refused to give the minutes.
Justice Tompkins's order that all the
evidence which has been transcribed be
delivered forthwith was presented with
the demand. but without avail In ex-
PLANTATION Of his refusal Fallon said ne
purposed asking Justice Tompkins to
issue another order.
Friends Of Osborne said last night
that the reply TO this will be contempt
proceedings against Weeks and per
haps Fallon for refusing to obey the
order Of the court. unless the wanted
documents arc produced ut once.
Efforts by Mr.. Merchant 10 get tie
minutes occupied the greater part Of
the day He reached the District At
torney's Office shortly after noon and
requested the minutes lie was al
yised by Mr.. Fallon that the Distri,.
Attorney had only one copy, and tina,
he would have to bring a stenographer
TO cODy them
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1916-06-29

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