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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-19
HATCHER is RELIEVED
OF SERVING JAIL SENTENCE
Convicted of Violating Prohibition
LAWN Poor Health. Say His
Phystcians.

O f Hatcher, convicted in the Cor
poraion Court of Danville OF violat-
ING the prohibition law. and his pun
lshrent fixed Al thirty days in Jail ana
fine of $50, was yesterday relieved OF
Inc 1a!I term in pardon granted b,-
Governor Stuart. He will he required
10 pay The fine
Hatchers case attracted considerable
attention. He has been in poor health.
and physicians said that II he was con-
fined in jail the result would undoubt-
eoly prove serious. Seven hundred cit,-
="ns, the Danvi!le MINISTERIAL Union.
Far. Academy of Medicine, judge Pea
t!oss. g: the Corporation Court. ana
Judge Christian. who actually tried the
case, Joined IN = petition 10 the Gov
ernor for pardon. Sentence on Hatch
er was suspended pending the appc-,
TO the Governor
\ conditional pardon was granted by
the Governor to Stanley Cook. con-
victed in Nelson County for assault,
and sentenced 10 Ave months in Jail.
Isaiah reyton. sentenced TO ten years
In the pen'tentiary In King William
County in December. 1910. was denied
pardon.
James Jordan, convicted in Halifax
County in November. 1911. OF malicious
shooting, and sentenced to five years
in the pcnitentiary. was couditionally
pardoned on ;he recommendation or
Judge Barksdale and Commemorative
Attorney Booker
Claude Hines. sentenced to 40 da~s
in jail Tor petit larceny ~ tn. Rich-
mond Police Court. was denied par
don
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-19
FIRST REGIMENT is
AWAITING ORDERS
Colonel Perry Here to Discuss Plnns
for Moving Command ia
Admission.

The First Regiment is tho only or
Eanization OF the Virginia National
Guard which remains in the State. and
orders to go TO Fort Mcclellan, Nnnis-
ton Ala. are daily expected Colonel
William j. Perry, Of Stanton COM
mandinG the First, was in Richmond
yesterday and spent considerable time
with AdjutantGcneral w w. Sale in
discussing plans for the movement OF
the troops.
1t is certain that the First will not
leave this week. The War Department
has put into effect Il plan whereby the
movements between the National Guard
and National Army will not conflict.
The suardsmen and drafted men alter
nate each week in being sent to their
respective environments. If the First
KcS imcnt Is not ordered To 20 next
week, ii Will have To remain at home
two weeks longer or until after the
next National Army movement takes
place
Members Of the Richmond Grays are
growing restless over The delay in join
ing their comrades at the Admission
training camp. but the officers are con-
hdcnt that ii IS only a matter OF a
few days before word comes from the
Department Of the East to entrain for
the far South.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-19
OPPOSES SPECIAL TAX
FOR ROAD IMPROVEMENT
Committee OF Automobile Club Asks
HcarinE Before Council
Finance COMMITTEES.

Officers Of the Richmond Automobile
club declared yesterday that the or
Gani%ation was vigorously opposed TO
The resolution drawn by President II.
Lee Peters. Of tho Common Council.
which Is now bcfor the Council; Com
mite. on Finance. providing FOR q
special graduated tax on automobiles
TO maintain road. leading into Rich
mond Following the meeting Monday
night the clubs secretary gave out :.
statement, which was as follows:
".I special committee Of i've mem
hers waS appointed to take up the
Inatte:' OF special tax on autom obiles
by ths city OF Richmond tor the main
tcnancc OF roads leading into the city"
In addition 20 .he work of this com
mittcc, II necessary. the entire m.m
bership Of The club will exert its in
hn"ncc IN an effort to prevent the
hdorti"n ot the ordinance 1t was
stated Yesterday. 1t is probable that
the Finance Committee will arrange a
spccini meeting. when the ordinance is
considered, In order that all parties
Interested IN the measure may be
heard.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-19
OCCASION ANTICIPATED
WITH i<EENEsT PLEASURE

The show is an occasion OF city-wioe
Importance, something TO be anticipat-
ed with keen pleasure and something
worthy of the support of Richmond
people. IN inspection of these new
~ sh!ons and fabrics will show the
merchants that the people appreciate
their efforts to provide them with au-
tAcntic styles, comprehensive selec-
;ions and standard Of service unr,-
vailed anywhere.
Every store in Richmond Will show
tho public what is the proper thing 20
wear and how Il should he worn The
dear public can never tell what fash
ion has in store for il: IL may prove
shocking. IL may be pleasing or again
disappointing: therefore. the only way
70 b" satisfied is to visit the stores
during tho show and be convinced
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-19
CENTRAL NATIONAL BANK
OPENS ITS NEW HOME
Crowds View Handsome Quarters and
t"rGrntulntc Directors on Fro
Ercs>iNc Step.

Decorated in American Tags and
ferns that lent life TO the brilliantly
lighted building. the Central National
iiank, finished throughout in marble
with solid bronze fixtures and marble
bases. and containing the latest i'm.
opened lis building to public insl,ac-
Iion last night ut o'clock From the
moment that tho bank opened it's doors
INC crowds began 20 pour into the
hHi!dinG 10 inspect the now banking
room. AID at tho same time to listen
;" excellent music furnished by KEGS.
nich'S Band. and /" he the recipients
81 Smali flowers as a token from the
UaGh
tn" directors and "fliccrS of The
''fN received the crowd. and showed
IN" people through the building cs H.
i"r 10 attention The facilities that ,he
h"nE has Cor meeting the needs Of :ts
na'r"nS Tue directors were kent very
hntN' Tor the crowds continued To come
IN" IA" NOR" they came the more
pleased were the officers Of the b,nl;
IN" directors Of the bank feel thar
'h"N nave right to be proud of the
Sf""'h of the bank, growing I'm ak
H"''S from 4 very small institution 10
4 large bank having assets amount.
IN" I" more than S2.0OO 900
ON Scrtcnbor 90. 1911 tho ccntr,,
y" l"haI l'"nE Opened its doors with
= deposit lin" Of S33G,O00 and a wear
i"t"r the deposits were over $3.50. 600
""'i" ~ SiN years they have grown
I" ioo'""o At the same time tho
assets Increased rom $500 900 IN ovnr
1000, Gao. and the loans rro,, SOM n,
10 Ni'"c.oOn. These facts indicntna
maj 'hc bank has undergone a ro-
h"'k&h!e growth. and caused tho di
'cc;"rs and Stockholders to decide "a
p'"E'c" mere adequate quarters TO
,''s' 'he hesd OF their growing bust
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-19
luck IS ELECTED HEAD
OF HANOVER SCHOOLS
State Board OF Education Makes
.str Third Effort to Cnravcl
Tangle.
MAY TAKE Up HARRIS CHARGES
Case Affecting Superintendent of
Schools of Henrico County TO BE
isposed or This Afternoon.
Z Other business Cleared Away.

Three superintendent @: schools
We're elected yesterday by the State
Board of Education, which was in ses-
at Z o'clock last night to reconvenc
this morning At 10 o'clock TO conclude
the disposition OF an accumulation of
routine work. the session being the
first held in three months.
Interest principally conferred about
the choice OF superintendent for
Hanover County. Because two men
previously elected 10 succeed him had
declined 10 serve. John ii. Wickham
has continued in this office. lie was
a candidate to succeed himself, while
he was opposed by }. NJ. Tienor and
T. S. Luck. In executive session the
board elected Mr.. Luck. II is not
known whether he will accept
A. S. Greever and G. L. Strong were
candidates to succeed W. a Thompson
resigned, as superintendent in Tazewell
County. Mr.. Greever was elected
In Bath County George w. Cieck and
J. E. Dobbins aspired TO the seat re
linquished by Bruce Il. Richardson. and
MIR. Dobbins was elected.
MAY TAKE Ur HARRIS
CASE THIS AFTERNOON
The committee appointed TO draft
rules and regulations governing the
Smith Hughes fund made its report.
which was adopted. Under this report
the State will receive from the Federal
government $4,000. which will supple
ment like sum TO be provided by the
State. for agricultural industrial and
domestic work exclusively.
The board consented TO go into the
hearing of the charges made against
Superintendent j. d. Harris of Henrico
County. by Trustee Moore. of Fairfield
District. II no objection is raised the
hearing will be held at o'clock this
afternoon. otherwise it will go over to
the boards next meeting. Mr.. Moore
has accused Mr. Harris OF misrepresen-
tation in business transaction.
When it reconvenes this morning the
board Will take up the question Of ap-
portioninE the special fund appropria-
ton for one and two-room schools and
graded and high schools.
A committee. composed OF Messrs
Chandler Copenhaver and Wor-ell, was
named 20 draw up rules and regula-
lions governing ihr disposition q: the
State agricultural fund OF $4,000
Al! members OF the board. with the
exception OF Or. Page, who : detained
at Charlottesville on account o. me
opening q the University az Virginia
sr% = attendance upon this session.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-19
SEABOARO RECOGNIZES
FREIGHT CLERKS UNION
Strike Is Settled by Conference nnn
Wen Who Have Been Idle Return
To Work

All striking freight clerks on the
Se'tboard Air Line Railway returned
TO work yesterday morning. following
an agreement between officials OF the
rhiiroad company and officers OF the
brotherhood of Railway Clerks pro-
Hidinr for the recognition of the new
union. About Loo clerks are affected
and the strike was assuming serious
Proportions and cndangering traffic or
the Scahoard system when the agree
n"nt was reached. Representatives oil
the union and the railroad will WORK
out an agreement for Il scale of wages
and hours satisfactory TO the clerks
and the railroad company.
The strike was settled following n
conference in Norfolk between j. J.
FORESTER. Of Cincinnati. grand prcsi-
dent Of the Brotherhood of Railway
Clerks: w. l.. Seddcn. first vice -presi-
dent of the Scaboard and e. NJ. Nc
Wade. representing the United States
Department of Labor. Any further dis
agreements in connection with the
wages and hours of the clerks will be
settled by Mr.. McWade. il was stated.
No statement was made yesterday as
to what disposition would he made or
the clerks employed during the past
week by the Seaboard to take the
places Of those Tho declined to CON
tinue at their desks. When they were
employed officers of the. railroad com
pan: told the clerks that no one whose
work was satisfactory would he dis
charged. should tho strike be settled
and the old clerks return. TO work. In
Richmond about twenty new clerks
were employed, hut it was said they
would probably be transferred to other
departments because OF the shortage in
Office help at this time
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-19
INSPECTING HOME GUARDS
About Thirty Companies Hnyc Applicd
ts" for Admission To stntc
Volunteers

Lieutena Colonel 10 Lane Stern
Jeft yesterday for charlottesville ana
the Hot Springs Bath County. To in
spect Two companies which have ap-
piled for admission to the Virgins,
volunteers, the state Home Guard now
peing organized In all about thirty
companies have applied for acceptance.
i. AoJuta t-IeheTai Sale is now busily
engaged in making plans for the nor.
lection OF this organization. which win
replace the National Guard. drafted
into the Federal service and iost Ia
the Commonwealth for military SER
vice.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-19
FALL FASHIONS WILL
Be ON DISPLAY TO-DAY
Annual Opening Of Styles Is Occa-
sion of Unique Interest
to Shoppers.
STORES ARE FULLY PREPARED
Latest Creations and Designs Have
Been Brought Here for Display,
and There Will he Wide Variety
From Which to Choose.

Hichmond's annual fail fashion show
Will he formally opened to-day withou,
hiare OF trumpets or raradcs. other
than the vast thronGs that parade the
city's justly fa..ous retail district.
Weeks OF preparation on the part OF
the merchants and days Of work ana
thought by window drcsScrs and deco
rators point TO the most successful
show in the history OF the movement.
which waS inauSurated several years
ago by the Retail Merchants Asso-
citation.
War has affected the fashions In
many WAYS. bu; has not operated to
reduce the gorgeous creations IN wo-
mems gowns or the size OF the displays.
With the country. and the world. for
that matter. caught III the throes or
war and every section of the United
states swarming with uniformed men.
designers quickly scnscd the changed
sentiment OF the people and their crea-
tons have included many military CT
fleets. This is true not only OF the
womens clothing. but also for men
Another factor attributed to the war,
is the higher prices that are obtaining
this year.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-19
Improvement. n. rore., u,,,.

The superintendent of the Street
CicaninE department was instructed ny
the Administrative Board yesterday. to
clean out all cutters and street cross
inSa In the Forest IIill and Woodland
heights territory. and to place cinders
on the sidewalk on Thirty second
street, from Forest IIll Avenue TO
Franklin street, and III. street cross
ing at the intersection of Thirty-first
street and Forest Hin Avenue. at the
request OF tho South Richmond Subur-
ban Association.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-19
Paving Funds Exhausted.

krGuesis from The Manchester Mile
ana the Manchester Board and papcr
company for the paving Of Canal street
south ficiinond, were met yesterday
ny the administrative Board with the
reply that all funds for 1917 street
paving nave hcch exhausted. The board
answered IN" requests. however, with
ne promise that when the 1918 budget
Oh needs was sent to the Finance Com
init'"c, the two letters would co for
ward for the committees cons:dcra-
ton.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-19

Robert w. Miles. Jr, yesterday ten
dered the Administrative Board his
resignation as Assistant Superintendent
of Fairgrounds. to become effective at
once. The board accepted the resigna-
ton and on motion of Chairman Hirsch-
berg adopted resolution instructinE
Humphrey Calder. Superintendent of
Fairgrounds. not to fill the vacancy
pending further directions from the
board
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-19
MERCHANTS HAVE REE:
PREPARING FOR WEEK s

Merchants and window men have
been working for weeks preparing for
the display. which will continue
through tomorrow. The latest de-
signs We're rushed TO Richmond.
despite the transportation dihcul-
ties which made quick shipments
almost impossible, and decorators have
labored for days in planning their win
dow displays, Backgrounds were de-
signed and painted in fall colors. the
forests were rcSorted 10 for leaves,
twigs and branches in all their varied
colors TO hiGhten the display. and cleo
;riCians were urged TO do their best
in providing proper lighting devices in
order 10 obtain the most striking re-
suits. That those responsible for the
show have been successful in their
efforts Will be demonstrated tonight
when the curtains are raised.
The stores in the retail district have
Just undergone a change that the new
styles may be displayed 10 best ad-
vantage and the interiors Will re-
fleet III" efforts OF the merchants to
as great an extent as the windows
Since the last show number of the
stores have made extensive repairs
TO their shops and substantial altera-
tons TO their interiors. with the re-
suit that their fall showing this year
can he made 10 a better advantage than
ever before
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-03-17
sTrnERAKER ForNpER DIES.

South Bend. Ind March 17.-After
an illness OF two months. John Moehier
Stude baker. 81 years old. died here last
night. He was honorary president and
the last Of the five founders Of the
Studebaker corporation.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-03-17
PEP TR|PPERS
To 60 ON TINE
Strike or No Strike, They
Declare They'll Greet
Trade Friends.

The pep. Push and Progress" special
viii leave Fl Paso Monday morning at
$50, strike or no strike. it was an
nounced at the chamber OF commerc
Saturday.
The members Of the chamber who for
weeks have been planning the trade
booming excursion have received guar
antees from the railroad companies that
the train will leave on time and return
to FL Paso upon the completion OF the
trip. according to schedule.
Final plans for the excursion have
been made and Monday morning ap-
proximately 50 Ell Pasoans. filled with
the FL PasO spirit, will leave on their
nine DAYS trip through New Mexifb and
Arizona.
Warm Welcomes Planned.
Letters and kilograms have been re-
ceIved by secretary George Clements of
the chamber OF commerce from the co.n-
mercial organizations OF the cities and
towns where stops viii be made. an
nouneing that elaborate preparations
have been made TO extend a warm well
come TO the FL PasOans. They will be
dined and feted at each stop.
The e Paso boosters, representing
in the city OF Importance, have but one
idea in view in making the trip and that
is to meet the men they have business
relations with and give them the glad
hand" They will also boost FL Paso.
Equipment Is Ready.
The Sixth infantry band viii play. 4
special steel car OF 10 sections will carry
the soldiers.
The equipment for the excursion has
arrived. 1t consists OF one Is section
steel sleeping car; two y section sin
gle drawing room compartment cars;
one double drawing room car OF seven
compartments. Southern Pacific diner
taken from the Shasta limited service;
an observation and a baggage car.
Souvenirs and booklets will be dis
tributed on the trip. Every man viii
wear FL Paso's colOrs. orange and black
in MS cap and carry a cane. The badges
are quite attractive.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-03-17
j. 6. CONSULS CO
BACK To MEXICO
American Government Re
Stunning Relations With
Mexican Nation.
ny ASSOCIATED PRESS.

Washington, 2. c, March l7--Amer-
lean consular officers. Withdrawn from
Mexico many months ago when the
border situation was acute. have been
ordered back TO their districts. the
state department announced today For
the present. the policy OF denying pass
ports 70 Americans wishing to return
20 Mexico viii be continued, 10 change
being contemplated until the consuls
have reported on conditions In the
meantime Americans are advised by the
leo
John P Silliman VIII return TO Guad-
alaiara, his old post. Thomas Dickinson
goes 10 san Luis POtosi as vice consul;
Randolph Robertson TO Monterey as
vice consul. Thomas ID. Bowman, 70
FrOnteras as consul and VIM. +. Chap
man, to Mazatlan as consul
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-03-17
HAVE FINE TINE
At CONVENTION
FL Paso Workers Report
ROYAL Treatment, But Say
Outvoted From Start.

The FL Paso delegates and visitors
to the Texas Cattle Rafsers associa-
tion convention al Fort Worth. re-
turned 10 this city Saturday morning
There We're - in the party. which
Travelled on a special car. Rayo Reyes
Mexican band Of 50 pieces occupied an
other car.
George Il Clements. secretary Of the
chamber Of commerce, who. with
fourth president K. &. Orndorff. headed
the FL Paso delegation in speaking
Of the convention. said:
The e. Paso delegation was certain
y royalty trtated. but neither FL PasO
nor Oklahoma City had q c-au,. 60
secure the 1918 meeting. Tt san
AntOnio's from the start. They have
been working for IL fer more than q
year
Band Makes Hit.
we made a hit at the convention
with our Mexican band which played
popular airs of lie lean music. our
band played al the convention hall and
at all the dances.
The Texas cattlemen At the con-
vention strongly went on record as
objecting to the strike of the railroad
employees. such a strike would no
doubt at this time OF the year greatly
affect the cattle industry OF Texas"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-03-17

Ter and six scouts TO tag everybody and
collect tickets
Sidewalk - Scoutmaster Witte and
three scouts 10 keep the entrance clea
Of machines. open and close doors and
direct people 10 the entrance
Downstairs rOoms-Assistant scout
masters Hiseler. Nichols and AIwiue and
scOutmaster DAVIS with l. scouts TO
introduce everybody TO everybody"
Upstairs rOoms-Assistant scOutmas-
tiers Rix. Odell and kelloEg and scout
master Huffman and L scouts Tor the
same purpCse-
Assembly sounded at 7:25. At this
time al members Of the council assem-
bled downstairs and we're guided 10
their tables Each troop according 10
number assembled, each scout with his
father. and all entered the dining room.
by patrol. leaving enough interval be-
tween patrols 10 avoid confusion in
taking places
Dinner Served by Club.
The members Of the Woman's club
who assisted in serving the dinner
were: Mesdames c. b. Stevens. s. p.
Averill. :. H Sutherland. ". II. Butler.
II P Jackson. sig Schwabe. .. L Nc
InJyre. W. : Valentine. II. +. Christie.
Q. II. Campbell, J. Mcleod. Y. +. Rag
gio. Frank Seward. +. c. KnolIsnberg
and Miss Margaret Hitchcock Mrs
knollenberg was chairman n charge
OF the arrangements.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-03-17
WILL TAKE CAVALRYMEN AND
ARTILLERYMEN FOR PROVOSTS

Cavalry and artillery regiments viii
be represented in the provost guard
70 rthe first time in its history this
afternoon, when men will be drawn
from these regiments by Capt. Charles
IcH- Ely, provost marshal In the
past the members Of the guard have
been taken solely from infantry regi-
ments.
Thirty-two men will be taken from
the six cavalry regiments in the FL
Paso district and three from each ar
tillery organization. Te remainder OF
the guard will be made up of infan-
trymen.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-03-17
ALAMOGORDO OFFICER COMES
TO TAKE JUAN RODRIGUEZ

Deputy sheriff J. D. Taylor, Of Ala
mogordo. n. NJ. arrived in the city
Saturday morning for the purpose Of
taking charge OF Juan Rodriguez, ar
rested in FL Paso Friday afternoon ~
police officers. following receipt Of
telegram from AlamogordO.
According to deputy sheriff Taylor
Rodriguez is wanted in AlamogordO IA
connection with an alleged killing
which occurred there last Saturday
night. RODRIGUEZ viii be taken back
II Alamogordo tonight by deputy Tay-
lOr
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-03-17
OSCAR COOLEY ACQUITTED ON
ASSAULT TO MURDER CHARGE

Oscar Cooley was acquitted Friday
afternoon in the 3ith district court on
q charge Of assault TO murder ". Z
Bavousett the complaining witness.
testified that the accused shot him in
the chin with a revolver.
The defendant testified that BAYOU
sett approached him with both hands
in his pocket and that he was afraid
I then started shooting" the defend
ant said. 81 did not know what he in
tended doing"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-03-17

scoutmaster c. Ray Davis received
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-03-17
TRAIN OF HAY FOR SOUTH
RISHED HACK To H ARFT

4 trainIOad OF hay when was shippeu
from JuareZ Thursday to the Carranza
forces al Chihuahua was returned
hurriediy 20 Juarez late Friday. Il
was reported that the presence Of large
band Of Nillistas were in the vicinity
OF MOcrezuma and made I. el through
that district dangerous Ju rex men
considered the cargo too valuable 10
risk IL falling into the hands of the
Nillistas. r. was said
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-03-17
KENTUCKIAFS co: OHI0'S
9Th INFANTRY WAITS TRAINS

Kentucky ambulance company No. l
left Ell Paso late Friday night for
louisville. Ky. 10 be mustered out
Equipment for the sixth Ohio and
first Kentucky infantry, which are I'M
de- orders TO return TO home stations.
had not reached FL Paso Saturday
morning. and il was stated that these
troops viii not be able 70 leave here be
fore Sunday
The sixth Ohio will go 20 Fort Riley.
Kans-. to break up. and the first Ken
tuckys destination is Louisville.