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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-29
ADMITS FIRING BUILDING
IN ATTEMPT At SUICIDE
BESSIE Itcimer Confcsses Ia Police
That She Was Cause Of Fatal
COnnagration.
THREE ARE KILLED IN FLAMES
Young Woman, Who Was Recently
Held as Victim In White Slave
Case. First Tells That She Was
bound by Masked Man.

CLEVELAND. O.. March 2S.--Rcssic
that she set fire TO her room last night
in an attempt To commit suicide. the
flames envclopins the apartment build
ing aud causing the death Of two per-
sons and the serious injury OF score
Of others.
Miss Reimer was severely Injured
and guard was maintained at her
bedside IN hospital until this after
noon, when she was removed to police
headquarters At frs, she said a man
wearing mask entered her room and
applied fire brands to the place Later.
tho police say. she admitted she caused
the conflagration by accident.
Two Unidentified men and ono
woman, Mrs. Ethel Scamen. were
burned to death and fully score OF
people were injured this morning at
o'clock when flames swept through
tho third floor OF the Foster apart
ments. 1ll7 Prospect Avenue. and de-
stroyed the upper section.
HURT ny JUMPING FROM
THIRD-FLOOR WINDOWS
Most or those injured were hurt by
Jumping from the third windows
Mrs. Albert Melchoir. Dwight Emplage
and an unidentified man arc fatally in
iIred. Fireman Ross and Lieutenant
Thomas Nestor were also Injured so
badly in attempting to rescue occu-
pants OF the building that they may
die Both fell from third floor win
dows
Tho apartment contained twenty-five
suites, and more than 100 persons were
In the building. The majority were
rescued by means of ladders and nets
Fire started in the building on Mon.
day morning in closet in Miss
Reinier's room. and she was rescued by
hremcn and taken TO hospital The
hrc was easily eXtinSuished. but Miss
R"imer was nearly suhocated She
revived in the hospital, however, and
last night returned 10 her room Ac-
cordinE TO the story she told the
police. masked man entered her room
shortly after 1880 this morning gagged
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-29
To-Day and Tonight in
Richmond

Shak~npeRrcau lecture. Mrs. Sntly
Nelson Robins. Jefferson Hotel. =
O'Clock.
Confederate Memorial Literary
society. Confederate Museum. II
o'cI0rk.
NirhinUnd Uctpn CIcrks' i.urnI,
IRhor Temple. O'Clock
Northeast Citizens Association.
mns>-ntrctinE In behalf of athletic
Held. Fnirm"unt school, y O'clock.
John Marshall High school. Med
tcRl College Encuity Lecture, DR..
Grrcr BnuchmRn, S;I5 o'clock.
tcRdcmH-"Op Triat"; matinee.
$50; night. S:20.
i!ric-Popuinr vaudeville; nnti-
nee. 3: night. 1:1O and y.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-29
The Weather
,Furnished g., Us. Weather Durcnu
Forecast; Virginia
-Pnrtl. cloudy We'd
nrSdny: T. Il mrs ny
fair. warmer.
North tnrOliua-
iHrti. cloudy " cd
ncsiiRS; n u u ~ d II J.
fntr, warmer.
General weather Conditions.

WASHINGTON. March cS.--There
viii he local rains "Wednesday in the
eastern portion of the South Atlantic
district and in Southern New England.
followed by generally fair Thursday.
Elsewhere east OF the Mississippi River
The weather viii be fair Wednesday
ANA also Thursday. except In the
southern Upper Lake region aud Ten
n-sSec. when, rains are probable"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-29
pythiIin Sisters.

'ockad" TcmDlr OF rNthian Sisters
OF this city. will. on Thursday evening
tender reception Ia tho grand chief
OF tho organization. Mrs. Ethel paush-
c'iN. OF Portsmouth. Richmond Tom
rie VIII he present. and the fine de-
gre" team VIII conduct the initiation
ceremonies on candidates FOR admis-
sion TO the local organization
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-29

nett. William tnrnett and l. l.. Riddle
VIII" were yesterday sent To the IIust-
in-S Cour; for trial on tho charge OF
r"hbine f. w. lIorwood OF $50. were
last night hailcd in tho sum OF $500
each for their appearance at the April
term Of tho court
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-29
nr. Minn 1o MnshInrtnn strcrI

Tho Information tina; Rev. j. T. Winn.
u. T.. has been transferred from the
Baltimore Methodist Conference South
10 the Virginia Conference and appoint
ed 20 tho Washington Street Church
in this city. causes great rejoicing TO
that CONGREGATION and to the local
Methodis,s generally. Dr. Winn is
we'll known and much beloved in Pc
tersburg, having at one time been
pastor OF WASHINGTON Street Church.
~" succeeds Rev. Richard Wilkinson
y. ~. recently resigned. and will serve
out tho latters uncHpjred term Of more
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-29
Snlc Of .f'uddicdnr', "

James y. Harrison. auriiouccr sold
1T auction Yesterday afternoon. on the
premises. for the executors OF the late
Alexander Hamilton. the wcll-inown
"Puddledocli" estai" on the Apponat-
toS. IN Prince George County The
property. consisting Of Al acres. was
suhdtrided into four farms, and the
whole was purchased by Writ Robin
son at $4,000. The sale was largely
attended. and the personal property
brought good prices
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-29

chief Ragland has received several
kilograms from Jersey City relative "a
IN" missing boy, Jimmy Glass and
the search OF Gypsy camps near this
city. These camps have several times
been thoroughly searched. not only By
the Petersburg police. hut by officers
of Prince George and from North Car
DINA. and not the slightest trace OF
tho child could b. found
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-29
TENTH DISTRICT NAMES
HUFFMAN ts DJ.I,,.y.-

!fSreoial TO The Times pi.ra,cr
a. BUCHANAN. va. March os-.D,s %.
3he larFest and most ropresen,.,iy.
4fHtrict conventions of tho Tenth ON,
EEssionsl rist'ic' wa. held nero =;
Z day. i u. Euhrman. of Rotetour, va.
sClected delegate - the national COS,
tsention and will go un.ns,ruct.d -,
II era Of Lexington. vas clec.
ed alternate
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-29
IMMATURE ALMANAC.
Southern nniioay Earnings.

The estimated earnings OF tho south
orn hallway COMPANY 'or the third
week Of March were S1,36aoSS. as com
rnrcd with N,l66.na for the same
week 81 las, year. An increase OF Slo@
40. according TO figures made public
Yesterday by Comptroller a. H. Plant.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-29
Visit OF Nntionn, Omri.,

National Councilo" ". II Jeffrey. OF
last Burke. Vi. will hc the guest Of
the Daughters Of Liberty Of Peters
burg and Ettrick on Monday next
and tn" members &C the order have
made Arrangement % give him q
most cordial greeting. Mr.. Jeffrey on
his trip to Virginia. Will visit varI-
Gus cities
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-29
{ NOEL AND ANDERSON
80 NAMED DELEGATES ~ NINTH

PULASKI. Va, March 2s-The Re.
rublicans OF the Ninth virginia Con
Sressional District, in convention htrc
To-day elected John e. Noel, Of Ice
/. CountY. and Roher, \ Anderson. or
: Marion COUNTY, ss tn. delegates 10 the
National Republican Convention.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-29
liehtnin. Destroy. Church ne,fr,,

Especial 10 The Times Dispatch
HAHRISONBCECi. VA. March rs
lightning destroyed the beltry OF
Mount olive Pres bvterian Church. nine
miles west OF TIarrisonburs. last night
Creeks arc swollen in the county from
the heavy rains Of the last forty-cich.
hours
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Local Temperature.

II noon temperature. ............ ~
t. NJ. temperature. ..........,.. 81
Maximum temperature TO y T.. NJ ~
Minimum temperature TO +. NJ -
Mean tcmpera turo .............. ="
Normal temperature ............. u
Excess in temperature. ...........
deficiency III temperature since
H"i'H loi
as
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Local Rainfall.

Rainfall last twcnty-four hours. o.2'
deficiency IN rainfall since March
| ........... Is
Deficiency in rainfall since Jan
uary ! s.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-29

than two years. Dr. wnn has boon,
pastor OF II large church In Roanoke. I
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-29

I.UtNI UbScrNutIOn ut J.. VI. ] cStcrdHN .
Temperatures. IS. humidity, o. wind.
direction, northwest. wind, velocity, -
miles. weather. light rain.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-29
TT TO NNME HUGHES.
DECLARES w vi II. MNNTlN

Mir Martin said the question OF who
NIL be the Republican nominee IS one
Of Erea, urceritinty and admitted
that, In case % deadlock. fust!c"
hughes might be nominated in spite OF
dShial OF his candidacy.
REPRESENTATIVE Humphreys. of Wash
inEton state. who will deliver the prin-
cipai address tomorrow night. Is "N-
pcctcd 70 arrive in Roanoke this even
The Monticellonian., 1916-01-20
Bolivor Women Endorse Outside"
 Treatment For Children's s Colds

burns, bruises, stings, piles and mus cular soreness.
 Mrs. Porter says-aXap-O-Ru is very fine for sore throat, rheumatism, etc. l take pleasure in recommend ing it.'
 Mrs. Jacques says-"I have used several bottles of Eicks vap-0-Rub. and have found it better than inter. nal medicines"
 Mrs. Ferrel writes-eWe have given Vap-O-Rub fair trial and find it ex- cellent for croup, colds. sore throat. etc. It is certainly fine for children. We have also found 1t very good in cases. of sunburn, fever sores and muscu. lar rheumatism. Three sizes. 25c. bOc or s1.00
 NoTlcE:-Last winter, in order to acquaint their customers with Van.O. Rub. number os druggists through out the state presented complimentary jars to few of their customers on condition that they give this prepara- tion a thorough trial and report the results. By kind permission these re- ports are now being used in this se~ ries of advertisements.
 WEzP@RgI8
 this Trade N MsSl-5
The Monticellonian., 1916-01-20

The demands Of the tourist and Of those women who keep pace with the midwinter social affairs save the mil liners workrooms from utter deser- tion at this time. Soon they will be filled with workers preparing for spring. when everyone wants new headWear. But now they are quiet. and designers have leisure to occupy their time with matters of ornaments for the coiffure and hats for formal dress
 With the rich and beautiful fabrics and trimming stuffs at hand it is no task for the designers to create the picturesque styles they love so we'll In silk and metal laces in malines and furs. and wonderful flowers. they find an inspiration.
 Two of the latest models for dressy wear are shown in the picture aaove One of them is of black chantiHy lace and black satin and is merely softly draped crape or cap Of satin and a halo of lace wired and lifted near the front into becoming lines A very small nosegay Of fine blossoms is posed against the base Of the crown. but the flowers are not visible in the picture They are just the touch of color and gayety that belongs on this model
 This is one of the few millinery ere ations which may be adapted to the young or the mature woman A little less width of brim for the matron. and
The Monticellonian., 1916-01-20

Wool chinchilla in dark colors is an old favorite for winter coats, and is worn by men, women and children It remained for the smart sport coat to bring out the unequaled fitness of white chinchilla for garments in which style is of as much importance as warmth, and both are essential to success.
 White chinchilla appears with ever increasing frequency in midwinter coats for little girls, and smart sport coats for women. The latter are cut in simple lines and long, like the coat pictured, or shaped like sweater coats Many novel touches in little details of finishing make them interesting and they are carefully and beautifully finished
 These points are demonstrated by the coat illustrated here very clearly It has a big convertible collar which may be buttoned up about the ears, and the reVers are faced with moire plush in black. Very accurate parallel rows of machine stitching ornament the coat at the bottom and adorn the collar, cuffs and pocket flaps The buttons are white composition barred with black. except the two that fasten the metal belt across the front, which is finished with tabs of black at each side. These buttons are black with white rims
 The sleeves and body portion of the coat are lined with soft black satin, and the shaping of the sleeves and
The Monticellonian., 1916-01-20
On Your Livina-Room Table.

The genial glow of reading lamps makes the living-room table these cool nights the most cheerful and rest ful place in the house. On this ocea- sion the runner for the table should have a large amount of consideration. While cushions are important, they are in the shadow and any shabbiness or defects in them will be softened. Devote then your best energies to hay ing a supply of table runners that will do you and your home credit.
 Cross stitch always has about it, when in the proper colors, a sugges- tion of warmth and comfort that ae- companies no other kind of embrcid- cry. Perhaps t is because 1t brings to mind grandmother day with it's open fireplace and it's bright oil lamps that sent out a glow of warmth to those who crowded about them with their books and papers on winter evening.
The Monticellonian., 1916-01-20
War Relics for Australia.

An interesting set of war relics is being collected in Australia. The lat est addition to a list that already in eludes guns and fittings from the Elm. den is one of the pontoons used by the Turks in the endeavor to cross the Suez canal in their operations against Egypt. The Turkish force Jour neyed through the desert from Jeru- salem to Kantara- A large nWaber of steel pontoons were carried and dragged with the force to transport it across the Suez canal. Part of the iorce arrived at the canal and was al
 lowed to approach close to the canal
 " hen the Turks were in the act of launching the ponteons they were met %ltn heavy fire that drove them Dack. None of them crossed the canal. except as prisoners. The pontoon will pronaoiy be placed on exhibition in the capital cities of some of the states.
The Monticellonian., 1916-01-20
DESIRABLE HOUSE PLANTS
By ELIZABETH VAN BENrHuYseN

Asparagus plumesus is one Of the most beautiful pot plants The dark green leaves are laeelike and fine for cutting
 Asparagus sprer geri is for vases. hanging baskets and brackets The branches droop gracefully in long delicate lacelike sprays and are occa. sionally covered with delicate sweet. scented white blossoms which are sue, ceeded by scarlet berries.
 If you have not provided yourself with hanging basket they can be had already arranged from the florist. There is nothing loyeher. Oxalis bulbs make pretty plants and for best ef. forts should have been bedded some, time ago.
 One of the best palms and the quick. est growing is the Washington fllifera. The seeds will germinate as readily as corn. and the plant will stand dust. dry air, lack of sunshine and general neglect, growing right along in any situation and with any treatment that will keep a geranium alive.
 It is compact grower, well adapted to the living room and always orna- mental everywhere.
 Another choice palm is the Areca lutescens. Another still as desirable is the Kentia fosteriana. Palms are like one of the family when well cared for They are always beautiful, al ways useful.
The Monticellonian., 1916-01-20
A WORD ABOUT PEONlES

Peonies should be planted in the autumn early if they are to do well the first year. October being the best time for the work. They are not too particular as to soil; but in every case this should be well dug to the depth of IS inches, enriching 1t with manure. which should not however, be allowed to come in con tact with the root in planting, but rather be mixed with the top soil, at the distance of few inches from the plant.
 Peonies are propagated both by seed and by division; the former plan, however, is lengthy and troublesome, as the majority of batch of hybrids will be found worthless, and a large plot of ground IS necessary as a place of trial.
 They can only be obtained true to name by division of the roots; but this should not be attempted until the plant has been iu one place for two or three years. as they do much better when undisturbed. when it will ma ture fine shoots, which year by year increase in size until the peonies be- come one of the grandest sights in the garden.
 During drought in summer (par- ticularly when the plant is young) an occasional soaking with water will benefit the peony. and every spring tin March) a mulch of rich soil or hotbed material should be laid over it's roots.
 When peonies are grown in a sep arate bed an edging of daffodils will be effective With the crimson shoots Of the peonies in April. The foliage of many of these plants turns in au- tumn to various shades of purple. bronze and crimson, when the plants again become decorative; and it is a mistake to cut of the foliage of the peony directly after Towering, as it is necessary to the plant while ma. turing it's growth for next season and makes mass of not undecorative green.
The Monticellonian., 1916-01-20
Instead of Dosing Delicate Little Stom- achs They Recommend the External
 Treatment - Vap-O-Rub.

Mrs. NJ. J. Porter, and Mrs. ]. Jacques, of Bolivar, Mo-, and Mrs M E. Ferrel, on Rural Route No 2, like all intelligent mothers, believe internal medicines are bad for children, and yet cold troubles must have some kind of treatment. When Wick s Vap-O-Rub was introduced here from the South last season these ladies found it filled the need exactly Vap-O=Rub is a salve, which, when applied to the warmth of the body, is vaporized by the body heat. These vapors, inhaled with each breath, carry the medication through the air passages to the lungs, and, in addition, Vick's is absorb q through the skin, relieving the tight ness and soreness. This two fold action makes Vap-O-Rub useful for a wide variety of infiammations-from infammations of the air passages and lungs, such as head colds, catarrh, asthmatic troubles, bronchitis and deep chest colds-down to inflamma- tions of the skin and tissues, such as
The Monticellonian., 1916-01-20
Guls> 822zz4za, ,Az I
Copper Dish Cloth.

Among the cleaning agents there are two recent additions to the list that are well worth while; one is the copper wire dish cloth which comes in three sizes for the cleaning of pots and pans and is much more effective than the chain cloths, as it does not chip or crack the enamel. The other is steel wool; this comes in a roll. and little bit pulled off. which has the feeling of a bunch of horsehair and looks not unlike it. will clean enamelware perfectly simply by rub ping it over the surface. It may also be used for brasses and glassware. Use with it nonalkali soap, if any, and always rinse the article and pol ish with a dry cloth after it is cleaned.
The Monticellonian., 1916-01-20

Tall lilies can be grown between the peonies in border, choosing the hardest varieties for a cold situation These will make their way between the foliage or the peonies and lock very handsome after the peonies cease to bloom.
 Other suitable plants for massjng with peonies are the tall blue and white delphiniums, Campanula 2ersi cifolia Gin blue or white), pyrethrums aquilegias, etc. ali of which arc perennials. Carnations are attrac tive massed with peonies, and will do well with the same cultivation as the peonies. For a bouquet for the home, these splendid flowers arc unique when cut with long stems and arrange in T bowl with plenty oi their own foliage to set them og.
The Monticellonian., 1916-01-20
Glass Of Hot Water
 Before Breakfast
 a Splendid Habit
Open sluices of the system each morning and wash away the
 poisonous, stagnant matter.
Those of us who are accustomed to

Those of us who are accustomad f, feel dull and heavy when we arisa splitting headache. stuffy from A cold foul tongue, nasty breath, acid stom ach. lame back, can, instead. both look and feel as fresh as daisy always by washing the poisons and toxins from the body with phosphated hot water each morning.
 We should drink, before breakfast. a glass of real hot water with a tea spoonful of limestone phosphate in it to flush from the stomach, liver. kidneys and ten yards of bowels the previous days indigestible waste, sour bile and poisonous toxins. thus cleans ing, sweetening and purifying the en- tire alimentary canal before putting more food into the stomach.
 The action of limestone phosphate and hot water on an empty stomach is wonderfully invigorating. It cleans out all the sour fermentations, gases, waste and acidity and gives one a splendid appetite for breakfast and 1t is said to be but a little while until the roses begin to appear in the cheeks. A quarter pound of lime stone phosphate will cost very little at your druggist or from the store, but is sufficient to make anyone who is bothered with biliousness, constipa- tion. stomach trouble or rheumatism real enthusiast on the subject of in- ternal sanitation. Try it and you are assured that you will look better and feel better in every way shortly.-sI Adv.
The Monticellonian., 1916-01-20
PRESSED HARD Coffee's Weight on Old Age.

When people realize the injurious effects of coffee and the better health that change to Postum can bring. they are usually glad to lend their testimony for the benefit of others. My mother. since her early child hood, was an inveterate coffee drink CT, had been troubled with her heart for number of years and complained of that 'weak-all-over' feeling and sick stomach.
 Some time ago I was making a visit to a distant part of the country and took dinner with one of the mer. chants of the place. I noticed a some what unusual flavor of the coffee and asked him concerning it. He re- piled that it was Postum
 T was so pleased with it that I bought package to carry home with me. and had wife prepare some for the next meal. The whole family liked it so we'll that we discontinued coffee and used Postum entirely.
 T had been very anxious concern ing my mothers condition, but we noticed that after using Postum for short time she felt much better, had little trouble with her heart, and no sick stomaeh that the headaches were not so frequent. and her general condition much improved. This con- tinued until she was well and hearty. T know Postum has benefited my. self and the other members of the family, especially my mother. as she was victim of long standing" Name given by Postum Go.. Battle Creek. Mich.
 Postnm comes in two forms:
 Postum Cereal-the original form must be well boiled. 15c and a5c pack ages.
 insrant postum-a soluble powder dissolyes quickly in cup of hot wa ter, and. with cream and sugar, makes a delicious beverage instantly. BOG and 50c tins.
 Both kinds aIe equally delicious and cost about the same per cup.
 There's Reason for Postum.
 sold by Grocers.
The Monticellonian., 1916-01-20
Rich colors and earnitures.

Costumes and wraps for afternoon and evening wear are i'll wonderful colorings. The most effective are sapphire and military blue. soft shades of green and empire green. purples. reds in all shades from garnet to Du- barry rose. various tones of yellow, in c,uding orange. gold and maize. and some sort shades of gray and brown
 The richness of the trimmings is decided in beaded effects. in silver or gold lace and in paillettes of silver or oi ief Nove.tg buttons in gold, silver,
The Monticellonian., 1916-01-20
Eavorite Color.

Brown is one of the seasons favor ite colors. and is good in a number of shades. Hermit brown is of quite re- cent origin and has an earthly shade. Yellowish browns are shown in spring dress goods. especially mixtures. Gas tor. beige, tan, sand and African are ranked with the favorite shades. h all shades the coloring is dulled, never vivid
The Monticellonian., 1916-01-20
0DORLESs FLOWERS

By far the greatest number of flow. CTS have no smell at all For instance, of the 4,2Q0 species of flowers in Eu- rope. only about 1o per cent give forth any odor. The commonest flowers are white ones. and of those only one sixth are fragrant.