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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-06
ARREST WOMAN HODROWNE
 HER TWO SONS
Judge Issues Bench War rant For Arrest of Mrs.
 Sophia Kroszeski.

New Haven, Jan 6-Mrs. Sophia Krosewski, of Milford, was arrested on a bench warrant today charged with having drowned her two sons, Edward. i've years old, and Stanley. six, in the Milford reservoir, on Dec. 2S last.
 Mrs. Kroszewski threw the two lads into the reservoir and then with suicidal intent jumped after them. She was rescued. In his finding filed yesterday on the death of Edward Kroszewski, Coroner Mix held the woman crinina1ly responsible for the death of her sons.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-06
WILDER TO APPEAL DECISION IN LIBEL
 SUIT AGAINST POST
Judge Files Notice of Inten tion With Clerk of Su-
 perior Court.

Judge Frank L. Wilder of the city, court filed notice in the superior court today that he intended to appeal to5 the supreme court from the decision of Judge William S. Case in the suit brought by Judge Wilder against the, Post Publishing. Go. Judge Wilder brought suit for $10,oOO damages, al- Ieging that certain articles appearing in the Post regarding Judge Wilder'sI actions in the Carl F. Siemon arrest were 1ibelouS.
 In his decision Judge Case found in favor of the Post. He said that the criticism of Judge Wilder came under the head of flair comment and denied the claim for damages.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-06
NAVY MAY ABANDON
 MARE ISLAND YARDS

Washington Jan, 6.-Possibility of the navy being forced by an made quate channel to abandon the Mare Island Navy Yard for the sue of big ships at least, was advanced today by Rear Admiral H. T. Stanford, head of the bureau of yards and docks, be- fore the House Naval Committee. If this should be necessary, Admiral Stanford said, the navy department probably would recommend locating facilities for them at another. point on San Francisco Bay
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-06
PRESIDENT WILL PONDER
 HIGH COURT APPOINTEE

Washington, Jan. 6-President Will son told callers today that before ap- pointing a successor to the late Su- preme Court Justice Lamar he would thoroughly canvass the situation. He said he wanted to get the best man in the country for the place.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-06
WHOSE GIFTS ARE THEsEa

More strayed Christmas gifts have found. their way to the central post office, where without word as to whence they came or whither they are bound, they await claimants. Three pear cards with the messages 'tTo Lucy from Dora,'' to "O1d Lady Love from Flo," and '"rQ Mrs. Bierdsell from Ann and Emma
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-06
SIX CHILDREN
 DIE WHEN FIRE
 SWEEPS HOME

l Martinsvi1Ie. W. Va, Jan. 6--six children of John Morgan, ranging from to 14 years, were burned to death in their home today. Morgan saved one daughter, and while at tempting to save the others was so se- riousIy burned he may not recover.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-06
IHARBoR HAPPENINGS

The tug Charles Henry NIacWilliams with tow of fourteen boats and the William E. Gladwish, with eight towgr both bound east, entered last night and continued on their way this morn ing.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-06
COLD WAVE IN CHICAGO.

Chicago. Jan. e-The coldest thus far of the 1915-16 winter, seven de- grees above zero, was recorded in Chi cago last night Below zero tenn perature prevailed today across every state from Montana to Michigan.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-06
STEEL COMPANY TO BOOST WAGES
 BY 10 PER CENT

New York, Jan. 6,-The United States steel Corporation today decided to increase the wages of virtually ali of it's unskilled employees about 10 per | cent
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-06
Ru1gars Vote War Loan

London Jan. 6-A war credit of s1OO.OOO,OOO was enthusiastically ap-
 proved by the Bulgarian parliament, says a despatch to the Times from SaIonilzi All sections of the opposi- ton voted with the government.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-06
THE WEATHER

ufgFaE, with moderate cold wave; EEsdAx lair. Strong west winds. =
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-06
U. s. ASKS AUSTRIA
 TO HURRY DETAILS
 ON PERSIA ATTACK'

Ambassador Penfeld Pre- sents Request For Full In formation at Vienna Identity of Attacking Vessel is Yet in Doubt. Situation at Standstill While Washington Awaits Re- ports From Diplomats Senator Stone Confers With the President.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-12
CITY EMPLOYEES MUST
SHOW TAX RECEIPTS

City Paymaster c. f. Shepherd yes
terday sent out notices to all city en-
ployes that taxes for 1915 must be
paid before salary can be collected on
next payday. In sending out the no.
tice, Mr.. Shepherd calls attention to
section IL, chapter Z, of city code:
1T shall be the duty Of the auditor
,of the city. and OF every clerk. sec
rotary. paymaster or other person who
dlsburses money for the city ON ae-
count Of salaries. wages, payrolls. COM
missions or other remuneration for
services rendered the city, on the first
payday OF July to require
each person entitled to payment of
money on account Of salary, wages,
commission or other remuneration for
services. first TO exhibit receipt in
full from the collector OF taxes for
his or their taxes due the city for the
previous year. and to refuse payment
until the receipt Is exhibited. The
auditor and any clerk. secretary, pay
master. or other person representing
the city, or any department thereof
or any board of commissioners for the
city. who shall pay out any money for
salaries, wages, commissions or other
remuneration for services rendered
the city, without the exhibition of the
tax receipt for the preceding year
and in violation OF this ordinance.
shall be held liable for the amount OF
taxes due and unpaid by the person
-or persons who have been paid with
out the exhibition of their or his re-
ceipt."
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-12
WILL NOT ACCEPT PAY
OF CHURCH WHILE AWAY
DIR. Mcdaniel Says That He VIII Dc
cline Congregations Offer II He
Becomes Army Chaplain.

On his return yesterday from Viz
gina Beach. where he has been at
tending the Summer Baptist Encamp-
ment, Rev DIR. George w. Mcdaniel.
pastor of the First Baptist Church,
discussed his recent action, volunteer
ing for service as chaplain with Nir-
GINA soldiers on the Texas border,
and that of his congregation in vot-
ing him n leave of absence with pay
while he may he serving on the
border. As yet DR.. Mcdaniel has not
heard whether or not his services are
accepted by the War Department. to
which Governor stuart referred his
tender.
-. Mcdaniel said Yesterday: The
generous action OF the church was not
expected by me, but As deeply appre-
Clated. 1t endears the congregation
to me all the more. However when
l volunteered | did SO with the full
understanding that 1t meant a sacri-
fee and l could not consent to de-
prlre myself OF The Joy which l would
have in doing this for our soldier
boys who are on the frontier.
Il do not know that my applica-
ton Will be accepted, but If it is I
shall work just as hard to influence
the lives of the young men in the
army for God as / have worked for
this end among the young men of
Richmond. | have been profoundly
impressed, both before and since my
application, by letters received from
mothers and fathers whose sons are
with the Virginia troops To be as
sociated with these young men who
are away from home and in camp
life and to have an opportunity 70
preach tos several thousands of them
appeals TO the best impulse OF my
nature"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-12
'DR. JAMES F. CRANE
DIES SUDDENLY
Well Known Physician of East End.
Long City Physician Of Third
District.

DR.. James Fuller Crane. one of the
best-known physicians OF the eastern
section of the city, died suddenly at
l1:45 o'clock yesterday morning, aged
S. years.
DR.. Crane had been in declining
health, during the past seven or eight
months. heart failure being the i'm
mediate cause OF death. He had long
been city physician for the third dis
trict.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs
Susie f. Crane; one son. James L..
and two daughters. Mrs. w. VI. White
hurst and Mrs. w c. CLANCY. Three
grandchildren also survive. Mrs.
Berkeley Robertson. of Cartersville !;
Mrs T. 1. Bianton and Mrs. j. l..
Ridenour, OF Richmond. are sisters
of the deceased. DR.. Crane was a ma
tive Of Orange County. but had lived
In Richmond since his early youth.
The funeral will take place from the
residence. 23os East Broad Street, on
Thursday morning at II o'clock
DR.. Crane was member of Leigh
Street Baptist Church, Royal Arcanum
and Woodmen of the World.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-12
CITY SOON TO WIDEN
WEST BROAD Street
Street Committee VIII Visit Territory
and Make Recommendation
On July %.
MUCH DIVERSITY OF OPINION
Two Plans Proposed, One Is Straight
Line Other Slight Divergence To-
ward North in Far West End.

After hearing from various citizens
on the subject of extending and wild
ening Broad Street in the far West
End, the Council Committee on
Streets Monday evening determined
TO visit the section on the afternoon
of July 2s, and to inspect the situa-
ton
Various views were expressed by
the speakers Some advocated the
extension of Broad Street out Broa
Street COR Deep RUM road, while
others urged the committee to con-
slider the advisability of extending
Broad Street. due west from its ter
minal at West Street, in straight
line. parallel with Monument Avenue
1t was shown that by following the
line of Broad Street road the street
would after passing West Street verge
toward the north, while by going for
ward in a straight line It would alb
sorb the proposed Cutshaw Avenue.
now partially laid out The latter.
IT was conceded would cost a greater
sum.
Those who spoke on the subject
were Stewart Woodward. A. 3. Clarke.
r. T. D. Myers, Jr., Samuel REGISTER,
A. l., McClelland and City Engineer
Boiling
Messrs Myers and REGISTER suggest
ed the street be made straight In the
extenion. while the other speakers
thought an extension along Broad
Street road would best subserve the
purpose.
After hearing from the citizens. and
at the suggestion of the city engineer
who stated the matter was one OF 'he
greatest importance. Councilman Sui
Ivan moved the committee to 60 over
the ground on July a. ana discuss
fuzzy the proposition.
1t is proposed to widen Broad Street
TO ffs feet west of West Street TO The
city limits.
The committee este blished building
lines on Seventeenth Street, between
Main and Cary, and on Broad Street.
between Jefferson and Madison
Members present were: Chairma n
Fuller. Gunst. Sullivan, English. At
! kinson, Butler. Nelson and Joseph
Powera
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-12
AUTHORITIES MOVE
TO PROTECT FISH
Ask That City Gas Works and Armi-
tage Company Make Other Dis
position of Waste.
WATER OF JAMES POLLUTED
City Onicials Promise to Do Anything
in Their Power TO Remedy Any
Just Cause For Complaint Against
Throwing Of Refuse i'm James.

For the purpose of preventing the
further contamination of the waters
of the James River in the vicinity of
the City Gas Works, which is endan-
gering the Ash In that water, city,
State and Henrico County authorities
held a meeting YESTERDAY afternoon
in the Senate chamber of the Capt.
toll. and the CITY OF Richmond and
the Armit-ge Manufacturing Com
pany were requested to discontinue
permitting the refuse Of their pla us
to 70 into the river. 1t is understood
that the waste of both the gas works
and the Armitage Company Is COM
posed largely Of tar. and the statute
prohibits this being dumped into the
river.
Adrian Thomas, fish pathoiogis.. In
vestgated the polluted waters AMI
made a report Of his finding as 70 the
causes of the contamination, copies
Of which were turned over to the
city authorities and the ArrnitaCe
Manufacturing Company. Chairman
Hirschberg, Of the Admin stra tive
Board; City Attorney Anderson. for
the city, and Mr.. Armitage, for the
Armitass Manufacturing Company
said the report would be considered,
and that any just cause for complaint
on account OF the condition of the
river would be Immediately remcdied.
Those present at the meeting were:
Benjamin l. Purcell. State dairy and
food commissioner; II. d. Stewart,
State bacteriologist: City Attorney
George Wayne Anderson. Commits
sioner Hirschberg. Julien Gum. w.
w Beverly, Chief of Police Peay and
Supervisor George 1toneman. repre-
sentfng Henrico County.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-12
RER0UT|NG PLAN FROM
NORTH TO S0UTHS|Ot
Commfttes to Take Up Proposition as
Special Meeting This After

The subcommittee on streets will
meat this afternoon at o'clock, to
discuss the proposition Of rerouting the
street cars between Ginter Park and
upper Hull Street. on the Southside.
Citixens Of both sections have ap-
psAred before the committee on num-
erous occasions and have urged the
proposed rerouting. They have ad-
vised with the Virginia Railway and
Power Company. Both parties ap-
prove the plan. But the city looms
up In the case and says that unIess
the Virginia Railway and Power Com
pany valves all matters concerning the
proposed tolls over Mayo Bridge. that
the suggested rerouting gmay not take
place.
The street car company feels that
rs the Mayo Bridge Is now a thorough
fare, no tolls can be charged. This
question. Is now in the courts.
rs The committee this afternoon can
only hear citizens and then confer and
report back to the general committee.
1t 10 said by all persons interested
that there will be no recruiting until
the city and the Virginia Railway and
Power Company get together on the
question Of tolls over Mayo Bridge
The subcommittee embraces Alder
men Powers and Gunst and Councilman
Atkinson.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-12
Y. VI. c. A. SOCIAL on THE 11
OLD SOUTH QUARTET Will

The Central Y. NJ. G. A. VIII
another membership social .KY1
July IA, the third of the season. x
Miller's Old South Quartet, which
lighted large audience last Frt11
night. will sing again. and there NJ
be other features of interest.
At the close OF the program on II
roof, there will be lively game
indoor baseball between the JUNK
and Employed Boys classes. Tll&
has been so much interest shown
the members in the first two euf1
tainments, that plans are being MT
to run them every week in July. &S
probably during August and SepteIS
Der Even on the hottest nights M3
cool and pleasant on the roof, andt
is hoped. that the members will IN
into the habit of coming and brfnGfG
their friends. There Is no charge ~
admission as IL is run entirely "a
the entertainment of the members Al
their friends. The social is schedule
TO start at SIS +. NJ.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-12
-R0TAR|ANS WOULD AID
DR.. LEVY IN CAMPAIGN
Discuss rnfaaftie Paralysis situation.
viii Go To Sartna for Annual
Outing August -.

August AZ is the date chosen at last
nights meeting CT the Richmond Ro-
tary Club for the i79uai fall outing
of the club at To. Sydnor's Varina
farm. The Rotariaus VIII COM ine
with the outing the occasional boys
meeting. which during the last three
years has become one OF the features
OF the Rotarians' work that the Rich
mond OF the future may be greater.
The Rotarians last night discussed
a score or more OF suggestions made by
members for the Improvement OF the
community and for the good OF the
club. and II the committee TO be select
ed by President Alvin NJ. Smith APP
proves more than half OF the sug-
gestions the club VIII have an unusu-
ally busy fail and winter.
The intantiie paralysis epidemic In
the north which may extend 70 Rich
mond was one OF the matters given Sc
F,ous thought during the discussion
led by II. : BInswaneer. on whose mo-
tion the club decided TO volunteer this
clubs services. in any way II might
he Of assistance. 20 DR.. f c, Levy
chief health officer OF Richmond who
Is laying the plans for a campaign
Of education 10 aid in combating the
disease.
Secretary Horace T Smith WAS In
structed by tho club TO send greetings
10 the Virginia soldiers at Browns
VILE, the messages to be addressed 10
the commanding officers, Colonel Will
liam J. Perry. OF the First Regiment.
and Colonel r. p. Leedy, OF the Sec
ond.
Among the suggestions presented
were for the more frequent holding OF
boys meetings: for movement to Sc
cure application of as much ae posst-
BILE OF the automobile tax for mninte-
nance OF roads TO the roads leading -
Richmond. since none OF II is TO be
spent on the city's streets though auto
owners in the city are among the lar
Eest taxpayers: for widening Broad
Street; for public library for Rich
mond. for trash cans at street corners
and In parks. and for a campaign OF
education with reference to traffic
laws
The speakers included Rotarian
Vance. of the Baltimore Club: Sun
shine" Hawkes.. of Jackson, Miss. hu-
morist. and Walker Cottrell r r.
Sydnor and c. P. Cadet who was
named chairman OF the boys COM
mittee. with leave to name his com
mfttee memhera
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-12
EASLEY MAY Invoke
OPINION Of COURT
fDcposed Examiner of Records Seeks
Advice OF Counsel In
Natter.

With the purpose of considering the
advisability OF instituting legal pro-
ceedings before the Supreme Court
of Appeals against the state Tax Board
for his removal from Office. James s.
Easey was in Lynchburg yesterday
to confer with his attorneys, John
l.. Lee. Randolph Harrison and Vol
ney f. Howard. Mr.. Fasley was re-
moved from the office of examiner of
records for the Sixth judicial District.
Governor Stuart Judge Robert r.
Frentis. chairman of the state Cor
poration Commission. and State Au-
dtor G. Leo Moore compose the Tax
BOARD
In the event of legal proceedings
heine- Instituted, ii is understood that
they will he directed against that act
placing examiners OF record under the
state Tax Board. In the past the ex
aminers have all been appointed by
the courts. This phase Of the tax
laws was considered n fundamental
principal in the segregation system.
II is the opinion that the centering Of
authority in the state Tax Board goes
very far towards converting the segre-
cation plan into the Capitalization
system. which was vigorously oppos-
ed by Governor Stuart before the
General Assembly OF 1914.
Mr.. Fasley In statement made
public charged Judge William r.
Barksdale. of Halifax, with the as
sstance of B. w. Leigh, of Houston,
working what he called a contempt
lille plot" against him in the interest
Of Judge Rarksdale's son-in- law. Tue
ker c. watkins. Jr. who was chosen
nv the Tax Board TO succeed Mr..
Easley 1t is the opinion of Mr., Eas-
ley that the board was without au-
thority to remove him from Office for
at least two years. and 1t Is for this
reason that he is considering apply
ing to the courts for remedy
II Is said that Governor Stuart
favored the appointment OF Mr.. Eas-
Icy by the Tax Board until the day
OF the appointments. What caused
him 10 change his opinion has not
been learned.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-12
MUST NOT GATHER
eggs Of WILD BIRDS

Removing the eggs from the nests
Of wild fowls is considered the same
as destroying such eggs removed. in
the opinion of Attorney General Poll
lard. who was yesterday asked TO con-
strue the law as applied to persons
removing eggs from the nests OF wild
fowls on the Eastern Shore, and then
shipping them In crates 10 the cities
for marketing. 1t Is said that there
are great number of wild birds on
the Eastern Shore. and II has been the
cumtom OF persons TO collect their eggs
and offer them for sale. The attorney
general holds that this is contrary to
the law. and equivalent TO destroying
the nests and eggs.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-12
STATE DRUGGISTS IN
SESSION AT STAUMT0N
Order Digest of Prohibition laws
Printed In So Far as Druggists
Are Concerned.

Especial to The Richmond Virginian. J
Staunton. Va. July 1l.-About l20
OF the leading druggists OF the STATE
were present this morning at the open
ing OF the annual convention of the
Virginia Pharmaceutical Association.
Headquarters OF the association Is
at the Virginia Hotel. which is crowd
ed with the delegates and their wives
and families Owing to the indispo-
sii.on OF President John F. Bauer. of
Richmond, vioe-President T. Ramsay
Taylor, of Norfolk. presided at the
c. en!ng session.
The druggists were welcomed to the
city IN a graceful speech by Mayor
II. H. Wayt. which was responded to
by Professor A Bolenbaagh., OF Ricn-
lnond.
Applications were received from
forty-fve druggists for membership.
and all were elected. c. f. Thomp-
son. of Chatham, made q report of
commercial interests
The afternoon session opened with
the reading OF the presidents annual
address, which was referred TO a COM
mittee for suitable action.
A committee on Statewide prohibit
ton was named. with instructions to
frame a digest of the State prohtbi-
ton law as affecting druggists and re-
port same back. Report OF Secretary
f. L. Brands was received and or
dered published. A report was also
received from the State Board CT
Pharmacy. The association passed a
resolution favoring higher pay for
attached to the United
States public health service.
Today the visiting ladies wero en-
tertained at a large bridge party at
the Virginia Hotel and tonight the
association was rendered a dance at
the Elks' Home, which was heauti-
fully decorated for the occasion.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-12
GEN. TASkER \. BLISS
Continued From First -.age.)

Continued from FIRST -'aGe.l
der. General Bliss is believed to be
the best fitted to do the Immediate
work OF organization. with special
reference to The location Of camps
for troops. For any Mexican cam
paign, however. officials believe Ma
jor General Hugh l.. Scott. chief of
staff. would be given supreme COM
mand.
Confirmation was given today OF the
statement that General Pershing has
received instructions to remain en-
camped where he is for the present,
checking the withdrawal movement
These orders to Pershing were based.
1t rs believed, on pantcky feeling
in the State Department that Car
rama garrisons are deserving in sew
erat places and that the villistas are
coming up in such numbers as to
threaten to compel the United States
to take offensive action as q measure
of self defense.
Only n Lucky Expedient-
Army officials maintain the posi-
ton that the exchange of notes be-
tween the State Department and Car
rama has not changed the acuteness
OF conditions In the slightest. They
believe that at best this was only a
lucky political expedient
II don't know what the intentions
OF the President may be-" one official
said today. but l do know the gov
eminent is rushing with full speed
It's preparation for the clash that 10
bound to come when the propositions
OF Carranza fail. These negotiations
will fail because every sane man
knows that Carranza Is and will be
utterly unable to protect Americans
either in Mexico or along the border"
The only light thrown upon the sit
uation was q statement that when the
negotiations begin they might be for
NAL instead of informal as first
planned. Acting Secretary of State
Polk said today the Mexican ambas-
sador-designate had not as yet pre-
scented any propositions.
Today the State Department. took
steps to urge the Mexican government
to action by advising the Mexican
government, through Its representative
here. that the negotiations need not
be delayed until the return OF Secre-
tary lansing from vacation. but may
~ tAken " q c0oe.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-12
LAWYERS Of STATE

Continued From First Pags)
Jr., Salem: George L. Dougherty, Jr.,
Aecomac.
Tomorrows program will be as fol-
lows:
Morning, 1880 O'Clock.
Paper by r. Gray Williams of Win
chester, entitled .Seme Suggested
Changes in the Law of Wills In vir-
ginia-"
Report of committee to recommend
officers.
Election Of officers
Election of new members of execu-
tive committee
Unfinished business
New business
Evening, $50 O'Clock.
Discussion and action upon the re-
port or the special committee on
metnods to secure an enlarged inter-
est In the association. OF which COM
mites Henry w. Anderson Is chair
man.