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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-13
WtNOtNGUae WAGESIl
WAR. ON PROHIBITION
Asks Quashing of Indictment AGAINST
Giannini and Diniflf on Con-
stitutiOnaI Grounds,
ARGUE MOTION JANUARY 20
Alleges That IL Conviction Can IL, Obs
tanned Under Law for Storing Lii
quor 1t Is Violatiyc of Both Ma
uonal and State Constitutions.

Constitutionali'y Of the prohibition
act was attached yesterday in the
Hastings Court in the case OF Allnis
Giannini and August Dinilli, charged
with keeping. storing transporting
and using ardent spirits contrary to
law, when their attorneys. L. .. Wen-
denbufg and Alfred T. Cohen moved
the court to quash the Indictment.
The grounds for this motion were set
forth in a docum ent presented to the
court, claiming that if men could ba
convicted of the charges in the in
dlctment at issue. under the provis-
ions of the prohibition law. then that
law was at variance with the Com
stitutlon of both Virginia and the Gni-
ted States
The reasons for asking that the in-
dlctment be quashed are given below.
The court set aside the motion until
January 90, when the case will be
heard again. The statement Of the
cause for dismissal of the indictments
is as follows:
/. Because it Is not unlawful nor.
has the Legislature the power to de-
clare it unlawful to keep. store, or
transport or use ardent spirits for
ones own personal use, while the in
dictment and each count embraces
such an offense.
2. Because the offenses charged are
not embraced within the prohibition
act, and if they are then the ac: is
unconstitutional in that such offenses
are not embraced in the title of this
act
s. Because the Constitution Of yfr-
Einia restricts the power of the Legis-
lature TO the regulations controlling
or prohibiting the manufacture or
sale of Intoxicating liquors. and therc-
by restricted the power of The Legis-
lature and tacitly forbade the Legis-
lature from passing any law in refer
ence to the innocent keeping, storing.
or transporting or using such liquors.
for ones own personal use.
4. Because the act is vio1ative OF
the fourteenth amendment and other.
clauses OF the United States Constitu-
ton
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-13
THOSE WHO APPRECIATE
MAURY Do HIN HONOR
Matthew Fontaine Maury Association
Hears Addresses by DIR. Free
man and DR.. Bowie.

That there is real need for So
ciety such as the Matthew Fontaine
Maury Association of Virginia. whose
purpose is to see that proper recog-
milton is given Commodore Maury, was
demonstrated last night, when the
public mass-meeting, under the aus
pieces of the organization to hohor
the eminent scientist on the occasion
of his birthday anniversary, failed 10
fill even the seats at the desks IN the
hall of the House of Delegates.
Notwithstanding the poor attend
anCe the enthusiasm of the little group
who recognize Commodore Maury's
genius and who place value on ms
service to the world was not damp
ened, and the speakers, DR.. Douglas
5. Freeman and Rev. w. RusSeH
Bowie, were given hearty applause
Governor Stuart was to have been
speaker. but owing to the late ar
rival of the train on which he was re-
turning to Richmond, he could not
MI the engagement.
Dr. Freeman spoke on Commodore
Maury as a Scientist" reviewing his
career and his achievements. He paid
tribute to the five great characters
tics Of the mind of Maury. who, he
asserted was poet as we as scientist.
The speaker enumerated these char-
acteristics: First his originality; sec
ond, his remarkable persistence and
marvellous capacity for work. third.
his openness of mind; fourth, rare
ability OF concentration; fifth. his
scientific imagination.
Or. Bowie's address was on "Maury.
the Man He paid tribute to the
scientists fine intellectual possessions,
and said that Commodore Maury
thought rather Of the service he could
be to the world than of personal gain.
The shipping world, the world of COM
merCc and industry. Mr.. Bowie said.
has profi:ed greatly by Maury's dis
coveries OF winds and currents by his
sailing charts and his writings, which
show short cuts In the navigation Of
the seas.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-13
VETERINARIANS CLOSE
SESSION WITH DINNER
Several Aspirants to Office i'm State
Present, 1t Was Pointed Out
BY Harry NJ. smith. Jr.

One Ex-Governor, three candidates
for the gubernatorial nomination, the
commissioner Of agriculture, q. w.
koiner, and Delegate Page, of Abe
marie. candidates for nomination for
the commissionership. were among
those who attended the annual dinner
of the Virginia State Association of
Veterinary Surgeons. who closed their
convention in Murphy's Hotel yester-
day afternoon. The dinner was a
very successful one and was presided
over by State Veterinarian J. G.. Fer
neyhough.
Though no reference was maze by
any of the candidates to their. aspira-
tions they were mentioned in "A WHY
address by Harry VI. Smith, Jr Those
who spoke after the dinner are: For
mer Governor Mann, Lieuterant-Go
ernor J. Taylor Ellyson, Attorney
General Pollard, Westmoreland Davis,
of Loudoun; Commissioner koiner.
Delegate Page. J. Thompson Brown.
chairman Of the State Livestock SAINT
tary Board. and J. d. Eggleston, pres
ident of V. p. /.
Yesterdays sessions of the CONVEX
ton were featured by a number of
interesting discussions in which the
leaders read PAPERS. Papers were
read or addresses made by DR.. c. J.
Marshall, State veterinarian of Penn
sylvania, who told of his observation
OF American horses In the European
war zones; DR.. James Gregg, in
charge of the horses owned by the
British government at their horse sta
ton at Newport News; Prof. w n.
Saunders. former dairy and food COM
missioner, professor of dairy hushen-
dry at V. p. l.; DR.. Jesse NJ. Jones.
director of extension work at V. +. l.,
ana DR. Marsh. of the Bureau of Ami
mai Industry at Washington
Officers were elected by the asso-
citation as follows: President Or. r.
y. Glover, OF Lexington; vice presi-
dents, Drs H. T Farmer. of South
Boston, and II. Il. Ciemmer. # Staun-
ton, and secretary treasurer. DR., w.
G. Chrisman. OF V. p. l.
The State Board of Veterinary En-
aInIners rc-electaa officers
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-13
COMMISSIONER fORD|OS
SALE OF THREE DRINKS
Alpha, Tanhauser and BcNo arc
shown by Analysis to Bc
Malt Liquors.
AS SUCH ARE PROHIBITED
All Officcrs in Any way Charged WIN
Enforcement of Prohibition la"
Instructed TO Proceed Against All
Selling Them After January Is.

Two weeks notice was given all
dealers through various law ofiicerS'
by Prohibition Commissioner j. Sid
ney Peters last night that the sale or
Alpha. Tanhauser and Bevo. three OF
the new beverage drinks introduced
since the prohibition act went INTO
effect November |, must no longer De
sold These beverages have been
found, by analysis by the chemlCal
division of the State Department OF
Agriculture, to be malt liquors and
as such. their sale is prohibited by the
law.
Commissioner Peters ommuniCa-
ton to the sheriffs, deputy sheriffs
chiefs of police. sergeants. patrolmen,
secret service men, constabies. in
spectors in the prohibition depart
ment justices of the peace and all
others charged with the enforcement
of the Virginia State prohibition law.
containing the order. reads as fol-
lows:
Greeting a number of complaints
have come TO my attention concern
ing sale In Virginia OF certain bever-
ages because they were supposed TO
he malt liquors, malt liquors being
defined by the prohibition law as ar
dent spirits, section |, chapter lac,
Acts of Assembly, 1916.
ItItttfff lf'lAFStFt NV N'''N@
of the commissioner Of agriculture to
determine for ouy guidance whether
or not the following beverages were
malt liquors
Alpha. by Alpha Beverage De-
partment Chicago.
Tanhauser by Royal Brewing
Company. Kansas city, Mo.
'Bevo.' by -Anheuser Busch Brew
ing Company. 81. Louis, Mo.
IN ,V1ty -.
vises me that his chemistry division
finds that analysis indicates that sam
pies of the above named beverages IN
dictate that they are malt liquors
The attorney general of the state,
Hon. John Garland Pollard, advised
me,
That the General Assembly Of
Virginia has prohibited the sale or
malt liquors whether intoxicating or
not. and that such prohibition has
been held valid by the supreme Court
Of the United States,
"A large number of merchants
throughout this State have engaged
in the sale Of the above beverages.
who will regard II as great hard -
ship 10 he proceeded against by you
for doing so, but whatever cousidera-
ton YOU may feel disposed Ia show
them now. ! suggest that on and ar
ter January ~. 1917. YOU procee /
against All parties who may Nioiate
the law by selling the same.
Il desire "a cali your attention 20
the fac that soft drink licenses may
M, revoked by the courts having 1uris-
. dtctlon whenever those exercising the
PRIVILEGES under license abuse the
same.
y. SIDNEY PETERS.
Commissioner OF Prohibition.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-13
FINED $50 EACH FOR
DRINKING IN PUBLIC
y. \. iinney and w. r. Pcarce, In
surancc Men. Convicted in
Louisa Circuit Court.

~ y. idnney. of Goochiand, and
w. T.. Pearce. of Richmond, insur-
ance men, were fined $50 each by
Judge rutherford in the Circuit
Court of Louisa yesterday for taking
drink of ardent spirits in public
place. Report of the disposition of
the case was made at the Office of
Prohibition Commissioner ]. Sidney
Peters by members of his force yes
terday afternoon.
Messrs. Linney and Pearce were
charged with having taken drinks Of
liquor in kents drug store at Louisa
on December last. In the absence
of Commonwealth Attorney Bib,
who was unable to be in court, the
prosecution was conducted for the
Commonwealth by Guy r. Horner. of
Commissioners Peters staff. The de-
PENDANTS were represented by Judge
Shackleford. of Orange; Attorney
Leake, of Richmond. and Grimsley 6,
Duval, of Louisa.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-13
THE RICHMOND v1RGINIAN-sATURDAY, JANUARY
SHAKESPEARE PEOPLE
TO ATTEMPT MASK BALL
arrangements Are Complete for PUB
lie Library Demonstration
Wednesday.

The arrangements for the public
library demonstration and masque bail
at the Blues Armory next Wednesday
night have been completed ny the
Public Library League of John Mar
shall Night High School and every at
tempt will be made to have a good
representation of all classes at the
arrnory that night. Joe Kessnich' s
Municipal Band will begin playing
promptly ut 9 =. M. AMI II won't stop
until morning. the committee says.
A new thing on the program Will he
the attendance of hundreds of the
people who were In the Shakespeare
Pageant at Richmond College last year
in their old English costumes. Among
the long list of patronesses and chap
crones who are helping the young
people is Ms. John SHELTON Williams.
who took the part of Queen Elizabeth
in last years pageant, and who has
consented to wear her costume on the
occasion.
A personal invitation to Mayor
George Ainslie was presented in per-
son BY the president of the league.
Jesse C. Duke, and he was informed
that the Mayor would be present and
escort Mrs. Ainslie. who rs also one
of the patronesses, In addition 70
the Mayor. the members Of the City
Council have been sent invitations to
be present as the guests OF the John
Marshall Night High School students.
Tickets have now been placed on
sale at the league headquarters. 406
Lyric Building, McCoy's and Corley's.
and ticket committee OF one hun
dred is busy getting the students aud
their friends supplied with the little
pieces OF cardboard which represent
fifty cents paid by gentleman and
twenty FIVE cents by 4 lady to the cam
paign war-chest
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-13
.FAWNCY ME / YANk."
SAYS IN \. SIX FIT THREE

New York, Jan. l2.--"Little Eva"
Ward. six feet three inches TAN and
English suf1ras!st had trouble get
ting into this country three years ago.
Now Eva ward tRowe). American
citizen. has trouble getting out
Had she been content To remain
Eva Ward. legally. she might have
left this country as British as she
entered (which was decidedly
British. But she married, and after
the register was signed they told her
hat she was an American citizen. for
the simple reason that her husband.
Gilbert Rowe, was an American.
Being an American in New York is
not go bad. even when everybody
knows you are not really an Ameri-
can 1t is when an American who is
really English has to be II American
in England that the t1~ BILE begins.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rowe sailed on the
Baltic, and they had their troubles
with the passport officials TO convince
them that Mrs. Rowe's British ac-
cent was really American: and the
passport officials had their troubles
with Mrs. Rowe to convince her that
she was not British,
Just fancy" she cried: " they
wanted me to swear that | was ma
tive born American. | don't mind be-
ing an American for everybody
knows I'm not. but to be native
born American--me!
More complications await the bride
in London Although her father is
wealthy and member of the London
County Council, his daughter will be
under police surveillance. as a resi-
dent alien. so long as the war lasts.
Il have known that fat old Bobbie
every since | was a chile" said Eva.
we use to take him Christmas pres
ents every year. and now to think
that | have to have his permission
before | can take a walk in my
fathers village"
Little Eva" is a relative of Mrs.
Humphrey Ward.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-13
MORE OIL DISCOVERED
At HIGHLAND SPRINGS
People Living In Village Enthusiastic
Over ~ p@tt of Developing
Industry.

People living around Highland
Springs are very much aroused over
the reports concerning the finding OF
oil at that place, Some months ago
it was reported that oil had been dis
covered IN certain tracts OF Highland
Springs lands, and the community Is
now enthus .astic over the prospect Of
developing an industry that may as
sumo large proportions.
Older residents OF the place declare
that they have known Tor long time
that oil has been oozin2 from tho
ground IN certain places. and they are
now awaiting the results OF the eN~
t,foratioRs in places Of see p2Ses OF
oil.
Men engaged In boring a we'll for
the Highland Springs school discover
ed oil at a depth OF 3o1 feet below
the surface. Much of the property
has been staked of by a company
holding options on the land and prep
arations viii be made shortly Ia de-
velop the fields.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-13
ICE MANUFACTURERS
ELECT NORFOLK MAN
Nimmo Old President of Organixa,
tion--CarrolI TAYLOR, of Rich
mOnd. Xice-.freSident

Nimmo Old, of Norfolk. was unani-
mously elected president of the Vir-
ginia Ice Manufacturers Association
at the closing session OF the second
annual convention yesterday in the
auditorium of Murphy's Hotel. Mr..
Old has taken much interest in the
association since its organization two
years ago and II was thought by the
delegates that he was the logical man
for president.
c. II. Hinemann. Of Petersburg.
and Carroll Taylor, of Richmond,
were elected first and second vice.
presidents, respectively. Harry Ham
mond. OF Alexandria, was unani-
mousiy reelected secretary and
treasurer of the organization. Mr.
Hammond is one or the livest wires in
the association, and has done much
for it The directors were selected as
follows NJ J. O'Connell. Warren
ton: J. s Miller. Portsmouth; A. N,
Kellogg. Cape Charles: G. A. Barnett,
Lynchhurg, and Lawrence Paul,
South Richmond @
Following the Adjournment of tho.
convention at noon yesterday the
delegates toured Richmond in auto-a
mobiles visiting some Of the hiss
torical places here Many of those
attending the deliberations departed
for their homes last night, while
others remained over ana will leave
today.
Announcement was made yester-s
day OF the fact that the convention
here was a huge success from every
standpoint. Much was accomplished
at the sessions. and many good hints
were obtained from the numerous pa
pers read ut the meetings Attending
the convention were men from every
section of the State.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-13
AIIs-DAN MEETING OF
MISSION AIRY SOCIETY

All day meeting held at Leigh
street Baptist church Wednesday, UNI
der the auspices OF the Woman's Mis-
siopAry Society. was wc}, attended and
much enjoyed In the morning the
program was in charge Of Mrs. |.
King. Mrs. Spe 1cor Holdcroft. Mrs. j.
J Wicker and Mrs. Inlogen Austin.
\ delightful luncheon MAS served at
the noon hour the table being deco
rated with cut flowers and a tempt
ing menu served. In the afternoon the
Young NorranS Auxiliary rendered All
interesting and instructive program:
the Girls Auxiliary had charge OF one
hour and the Sunheams of ono hour
Special music was feature Of the
day. Mrs Ernest Britton aud Miss
: hermerhorn. both rendering solos.
Several visitors from other churches
were welcomed
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-13
MRS. WHlTIOCkS
MAR }CW ESCAPE

Wha. might have been a serious &C
cident was averted yesterday afternoon
when Mrs Edward Whitlock, OF as
Floyd Avenue. WAS struck BY an auto
mobile driven by Mrs =. Burbank, OF
Monroe Tcrrac and saved herself oni,
by ciutching the bumper on the trent
Of. the car until the machine stopped.
witnesses said that Mrs. Burbank was
turning into Broad street Al Third
Street. going east. and that she struck
the curb and ziEzageed across the
street striking Mrs, Whitoek Mrs.
burbank stated that she deliberately
drove into the sidewalk in an effort TO
save Mrs WhItlock, who stepped d.
rectly in front OF the ear. 1t is thought
that but for the bumper on the front
Of the car Mrs. Whtloc& would have
been seriously injured.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-13
GREAT CAFETERIA
TO OPEN FEBRUARY 1

Richmond will have one OF the
largest cafeterias IN the South, seating
. 500 people, on the corner of Sew
enth and Franklin Streets. IN the
building formerly used by the Union
stores. i. + Nadon. of tho enter
priSing West, Peoria, III, will be the
proprietor The huge restaurant will
open it's doors TO the public February
|.
settle his business there. having made
plans before his departure for the
cafeteria here. Not only VIII the
cafeteria be able to serve 2.5oo daily.
but in time II will he enlarged to ac
com modate s.Q0N.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-13
AUTO VIGILNNTES TO
WATCH FOR THEF~rS

Philadelphia. Pa. Jan. 12.-The lat
est idea TO catch violators of the auto
mobile law and check the heavy thefts
of cars. has been adopted by Direc-
tor of Public Safety Wilson. OF this
city.
Several hundred members OF auto
mobile organizations, whose names
are Kept secret, have been sworn In as
members of tho Citizens Auxiliary
poi'ce and will exercise the right to
arrest 'speeders,' assist the police in
reducing automobile fatalities and
keep close watch for motor car
thieves. all OF which has severely
taxed the police force for six months
past.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-13
David Il. Short

David +. short, about forty FIVE
years old. popular clerk employed
in the office of o. ID. James. auditor
OF freight traffic of the Chesapeake
ana Ohio Railway. was seized with
paroxysms of coughing yesterday
morning and passed away at o'clock
in his home, II North Mulberry
Street. He had long suffered from
asthma which was the cause OF his
death. He was able to be at work
Thursday.
The funeral will take place from
the home sunday afternoon at $50
o'clock. The Rev DR.. George w. Nc
Daniel. pastor of First Baptist Church,
will conduct the obseqnIes. The burial
will be in lakewood.
Mr., Short was a son of Mr. and Mrs.
Alexander r Short, OF Petersburg.
Besides y widow, who was Miss Flor
ence Sterling, of Richmond he is sur
yived by his father, two brothers, Nor
man +. Short and Alexander +. Short.
Jr., and one sister, Miss Lucy ID,
Short, of Petersburg.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-13
FUNDS BEING SOUGHT
FOR SCHOOL. HOUSES

Superintendent Hunt. OF the Ports
mouth schools, and r. Thomas Briggs,
president of the school board Of that
city, yesterday held a conference with
Superintendent of Public Instruction
II. c. Stearnes with reference To pro-
curing loan TO assist in the construc-
ton of two schools in the town
1t is proposed to build a high school
in Portsmouth at a cost of $40. 00o
and q colored district scnool at se".-
600 1t was stated yesterday after
noon that most of the funds for the
erection of the school buildings have
been procured by the sale of city
bonds, and efforts are being made to
procure the remainder from the State
Board OF Education. Superintendent
Stearnes told the superintendent that
the board will let the city have st5.-
coo on each school.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-13
RAISES BAN ON
COLONIES UNIFORMS

Washington. Jan. ie.-MiIita4y
afaes on Governors STATS can go The
ilinit IN hcdecking themselves in gold
ptald' fancy swords and other war
IKE resaiia. Secretary of War Baker
To-Day announced that such officers
might wear their ornamental apparel
without the departments interferer &c
me secretary's announcement Cane
on the heels of the ruling by the
dRe-adVocate general OF the army.
forbidding civilians to wear the gilt
teflng uniform unless officers of the
army or the National Guard Mr..
Baker held that military aides to
Governors We're entitled to wear their
uniforms inasmuch as the Governor
Is in command of the National Guard
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-13
FIRST DEBATE OF
INTERCiTY SERIES

series will take place on sunday, jan
uary Ii, at $50 2. NJ, in the Y. NJ
II. A.. the competing teams being the
Junior Y. Nj. II A. and the Lee Pleas
ure Club, Subject for debate: Re
solved, the Jews have benefited the
world equally from the material and
religious standpoint" On the affirm
alive side are Meyer Cooper: Hillel
King. Isadore Sharove. alternates on
the negative. representing the Lee
Pleasure Club. c. J Walpert. III. s.
Newman: F.. A. Goldin. j. G. Robin
son. alternates. The public is cor
daily invited
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-13
SOCIAL
AT CENTRAL Y. M. c. A

An Informal social will he held at
the Central Y. NJ. G. a. tonight for
senior members, their friends. and
the soldiers in the city The Ameri-
can Negro Quartette will sing old
time Southern melodies. stereopticon
views will be shown and the audience
Will join in singing national and pa
triotic songs. Following the social in
the lobby there will he an Interesting
game of basketball In the gymnasium
between the Y NJ c. A league teams
Social begins at $50 o'clock.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-13

Mrs. Margaret Slattery Botto. wife
OF James l. Botto. widely known
citizen. died yesterday morning at
G:10 clock in her home. 240l East
Grace Street. Her funeral VIII take
place sunday afternoon AT O'CLOCK
rom st. Patrick's Catholic Church.
Restaes Mr.. Botto, she is survived by
TWO daughters. Mrs, Charles Hlrsch-
berg and Mrs John Duffy. and three
sons. W j.. T, A. and j. F. Botto.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-13
Injured Pride.

After recent Zeppelin raid when
the worst was over, resident went
out into the town to see what damage
had been done. In the darkness he
heard group Of women talking loud
~, and judging them a clue not to be
neglected he followed them along an
entry into the back yard OF house
The debate never ceased, but he was
unable to set the hang OF 1t until one
OF the w0men---the most eloquent
appealed directly to him. Ere. ahe
said. do YOU ceifs 4 fair9 Tbomb
Idtott n NH 4 \ V I = TIL
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-13
WRIT OF ERROR GRANTED
IN SIa,Oeo DAMAGE stIr.

Writ of error and supersedeas Was
granted by the state supreme Court
Of Appeals yesterday to p. L. Derrine.
administrator for 4. J. Derring, who
died October -. 1914, of injuries sus-
tanned when struck by an Ocean View
car of the Virginia Railway and Pow
Il Company, on the night of September
T. 1914 DerrinG appealed from the
Circuit Court Of Norfolk County, which
sustained the demurrer of the Viz
gilman Railway and Power Company.
after he had brought suit for DANA yes
IN the sum of $4,000