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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-11-07
nlINcu MINIS Ar MlINciE

MUNCIE. Ind, Nov. mayor Rol-
lin H. Bunch, Democrat. was reelected
mayor with an unofficial plurality Of
1904 over Charles 0. Grafton, Repub-
lican The largest poll In the history
of the city was cast.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-11-07
Constipation Makes
Baby Uncomfortable

When its tender little organs are
bound UP with Q congestion Of
stomach waste in the bowels, Baby
ie a mighty unconfortable Tnorsel
Of humanity, and reflects its dis
comfort in its disposition II
Mother will just give it q tiny
dose Of . mild laxative. such as
DR.. Caldwelfs. Syrup Pepsin. the
congestion will quickly loosen and
be expelled, and her child be nor
NAL and happy once more.
DR.. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Is
especially. desirable for children.
because It contains no opiate or
narcotic drug. being q combination
of simple laxative herbs with pep
sin, mild and gentle in action.
positive in effect, and very palata-
Bile. Children like ii and take it
readily. Druggists sell DR. Cald-
wells Syrup Pepsin for Atty cents
q bottle; a trial bottle. free of
charge, can be obtained by writing
to DR.. w. B. Caldwell, 456 Wash
tngton St, Monticello, Illinois.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-11-07

s Machine Men wanted at
nee. Miller-Kemper Co. '-st
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-09
NEW V|CE-PRESIOEhT
FOR VIRGINIA TRUST
Walker Scott, Cashier OF Planters Ma
Honal at FarmviIlc. To Come
Here About May 4.

Walker Scott. cashier of the Plant.
ars National bank. of Farmville, and
one of the best known of the states
younger bankers, has been elected ac-
tive vice president of the Virginia
Trust company. it was announced yes
terday. Mr.. Scott will come to Rich
mond to take up his new duties about
May /.
Mr.. Scott has been engaged in the
banking business for twenty years.
since his election as cashier Of the
Planters bank of Farmvlle his de-
Velopment of that institution has
given him reputation for good bank
management and conservative meth
DDS that extends throughout Virginia.
He has served as secretary of the
Virginia Bankers association since
1911. where he has made an enviable
record. He has very wide aCquaint-
ance with not only the bankers of
the state, but throughout the North
and East
He comes well fitted for the dis
charge of his new duties. both by
training and experience. He is we'll
and favorably known to all of the
Richmond bankers, and will make
President Jackson an able assistant
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-09
FUNERAL OF CAPTAIN GRuBER.
A. &. L.. Conductor Held in General
Esteem-Prominent Church Worker

Captain George W. Gruber. for near
~ half a century a conductor on the
Atlantic Coast Line railroad. died 1t
his residence yesterday morning short
~ after II O'clock He had been very
i'll for several months Captain Cru
Der was stEtr-seven years OF age and
is survived by a widow and two dauRh-
ters and one brother, Mrs. A. Cole. NJ
Richmond. Mrs. s. l.. Montgomery. Of
Columbia. and Norman p. Gruber OF
Charleston
The funeral was announced for this
afternoon at . o'clock Mt the Spring
street Methodist church. the Rev. 7
F. lnahnit pastor. conducting the SER
vices. lnterment followed in Maguo-
liza cemetery. arrangements being by
y. NJ Connolly Co.
The paIlbcarers: Honorary---Dr. =
s Rurnhsm, Prof. Il, J.. Valdez. Mr
Robert Muehenfuss, the Rev. V. {. bib.
BILE. Capt :. HeInsbereer.. Or. ]. A
Weber, Mr., James Ashurst Mr. ]. "
slres. Mr.. + C. Rogers col. A. G.
Kaufman Active-Mr. Henry p. vii.
liams, Mr., \. j Burns Mr.. y = CRU
her, Mr. J. r. u, Kennedy. Mr.. j. n
Ogl"sby capt " J. Cotmier. MT L.
land Moore ana Dr. i. T. Mitchell
Capt. 6ru0er was a lifelong meutt,t
of Spring street Methodist church and
VAS connected with many Of tt va
rious activities Of the Methodist churrh.
He was treasurer of the board OF
church extension of the South Caroline
conference, Was q lay leader and was
the chairman of various boards Of the
spring Street church, He had the dis
t,nc'i"n OF beir4g thu seuio" conductor
OF ;He Atlantic Coast Line. having heen
in the service of that road for about
fort Ave Years CAPTAIN Gruher re-
tired from active service in December.
1916. owing 10 bad health He WAS an
srdrnt member Of the order of Rail-
road Conductors. having been past
chief in the order. He was also a
member of the Fellowship society
Charleston Evening Post Of Monday,
March
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-09
TWO pARDONS GRANTED
by GONFRNOR STUART

Governor Stuart yesterday granted
A pardon to George jackson. who had
been serving term of eight years in
the Virginia penitentiary for grand
larceny The pardon was recon-
mended by Superintendent j. B.
Wood, of the prison. on account OF
services rendered by Jackson when he
prevented the escape of prisoners from
a road force with which ne was work.
ing. Jackson was sentenced by Judge
Witt in 1911.
In order that he might attend the
funeral of his father, Joe Waddell was
Yesterday pardoned by the governor
Waddell was serving a term of six
months for non support, and his term
was about completed. Judge Kicks.
az the juvenile ar,d domestic rela-
tons court. recommended the pardon.
WY A pardon was refused 4 William
Churchill and George Ackley who
were given sixty days in the Alexan-
dria jail on A charge of terrorizing
people on an electric car in that city.
Joseph Self. given sixty days in Jail
by the Alexandra court for assault
and battery. was also refused a par
don by the governor.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-09
WILL ELECT SCHOOL
TRUSTEES ON TUESDAY
Special Meeting OF Council Called Ia
FIJI PLACES on Terms Expiring
April 5,

Election of three school trustees
will be held next Tuesday night at
foint meeting OF the board of alder
men and the common council called
Yesterday by William IT. Adams, pres
ident OF the board. This is the regu-
lar meeting night for the board and
the called meeting OF the council will
begin at 7:45 O'Clock When the cleo
ton OF the school officers has been
accomplished. the board will conduct
the regular business that is on the
docket
The trustees TO he elected are as
follows: W, Floyd Reams. chairman.
First district; +. Lawton Crutchfield
Second district: Walker {. Cottrell,
Third district The vacancies in these
three Offices takes place on April :,
and Tuesday night is the last meeting
81 the board of aldermen before the
date OF vacancy. 1t is not known
whether or not any of these gentle
men will be opposed for reelection.
as no new candidates have been an
nounced. Mr.. Crutchfield has served
only a few months, having been elect
ed to I'LL the place made vacant by
the resignation or f. Ebel.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-09

mtttee voted TO remove the proposed
stipulation prohibiting the use or plain
glass headlights on motor vehicles
and also the regulation that all vch,-
cles loaded with material extending
three feet or more beyond Its rear
shall carry a red flag on the extreme
rear end of such load This point WIS
indifferently discussed at some length.
and was voted out by a TO . ballot.
An attempt was made by members OF
the committee to revise the ordinances
speed requirements within city limits
for automobiles, and similar vehicles.
and Mr.. Paul moved to make the limit
fiat rate Of fifteen miles an hour
anywhere within the city. Automo-
bile owners. and representatives. OF
auto clubs, opposed this regulation,
and Afr. Fuller appeared in time 10
cast his ballot against the i5-mife an
four motion. tieing the vote and killing
athe proposed amendment. As the or
dinance now stands. and will 20 10
the council all vehicles may run IT.
teen miles an hour in the city between
Adams and Nineteenth streets between
6 A. NJ and midnight. and twenty miles
an hour within these limits between
midnight and a. VI
The committee will meet Monday
next to again take up the consdera-
ton OF the ordinance. In regard 10
AR. Paurs statement to the committee
that I'VE are trying TO get out os
this ordinance all VIC can" advocates
of the new laws as they have been
drafted say they take the statement
literally. and feel that at the present
rate. the committee will succeed in
getting OUT great deal Of the best
meat from the new regulations.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-09
TAX CONFERENCE Will
START THIS AFTERNOON.
Governor Stuart, In Opening Address,
to Answer Criticisms of Vir-
ginia Tax Laws.
THIRTY EXAMINERS TO ATTEND
Conference Called for Instruction OF
Officers in Tax Matters-Important
Addresses to Be Delivered Nv state
Officials.

Governor Henry Garter Siyar+ will
meeting of examiners sof records of
Virginia. which will convene in this
city this afternoon at $3.50 O'Clock.
His subject will be ANSWERS 10 Some
Criticisms of Virginia Tax laws"
There are thirty-o zone examiners in the
state, and all but one OF these will
be present at the conference. The
meetings Will be held at Rueger's ho-
tel. and will extend through tomorrow.
This conference of the examiners Is
called for the purpose OF instructing
them in the discharge of their duttes.
and discussing the problems Of taxa
ton. Among those making addresses,
in addition to the governor, ate o.
l.. Shewmake, counsel OF the state tax
board: c. Garnett. chairman Of
the state corporation commission and
C. Lee Moore state auditor of Nir"' MIA.
The meetings will prove Of Va t Dene-
fit to the examiners in handling the
many tax questions that are present.
ing themselves under the Aeri tax
laws. All OF the examiners are at
tending the conference at their own
expense.
The following is complete pro-
gram Of the meetings to he held here:
Friday. March .. 1917. $3.50 y. ".
Address: Answers TO Some trjti-
csns of Virginia Tax Laws" Hon IA.
G.. stuart, governor OF Virginia ard
chairman of state tax board
Address: Some Recent Tax Cases
o l.. Shewmake. counsel and eNecu-
tive assistant. state tax board,
saturday. March 10, 1917. 10 \. VI.
Address: Some Problems of TuXa =
ton" Hon c. b. Garnet chair nan
state corporation commission
Address: Relations OF tho lN1rn-
iners of Records to the Local lfoards
Of Review" Hon. Richard McI,e aine,
Jr examiner OF records second 1udi-
cial circuit.
Round table discussion.
saturday. March 10, 1917, =. VI.
Address, The Segregation Plan
and the Exa miners Of Records" Hon.
q. Lee Moore. auditor Of public &C
counts
Address. Methods cf CHrr>iN@ IN
the Work OF Examiners of Rocco" Is,
VIM II. Sands. examine oi r"" lis,
Tenth judicial circuit
Hound table discussion
saturday. March 10. 1917 T.. VI
Dinner at Hotel RucEe'
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-09
ENDORSE
STAND Of PRESIDENT
Members Of Advertisers Club Send
Telegram To President Woodrow
Wilson
SAY PEOPLE BEHIND HIM
VIII Give As Much Attention As Pos
sibic To Spirit OF Patriotisn,-Club
To Have suitable Patriotic En-
blem.

Unanimously endorsing the policies
of the nations executive and express
ing the belief that the people of this
country are ready to stand behind him
during the crisis that Is now con-
fronting the country. a resolution was
adopted Yesterday afternoon by the
Richmond Advertisers club and tele-
graphed by Secretary NJ. M. Lloyd TO
President Wilson.
The stand taken by President Will
son to arm vessels plying between the
United States and hostile territory in
an effort to protect the lives of Amer
lean citizens was discussed 10 some
length at the meeting of the club and
all of the members expressed them
selves as being heartily in accord with
everything he has done.
A copy of the telegram sent to the
president by Secretary LLOYD follows:
Hon. Woodrow WilEon,
President United States.
Washington. d. G.
The Richmond Advertisers club, in
meeting assembled today. unanimous
ly endorsed your policies and express
the belief that with rare exceptions,
the people OF the country stand be-
hind you in the crisis now confront
ing our nation. May God preserve
you and bless your efforts in behalf OF
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-09
HORS[-ORAWN VEHICLE
OWNERS OUT IN FORCE
New Section of Proposed Traffic Code
Requiring Lights Finds Many
Bitter Opponents.
AUTO OWNERS ASK FOR 1T
Little Progress .fRde Yesterday by
Committee. Which viii Meet Again
MOnday--Clange In Speed Law
Defeated by Committee.

Another onslaught was made yester-
day afternoon by the ordinance com
mttee on the proposed new ira fife code
for Richmond. and after d two hours
struggle, the committee again adjourn
ed. one hour and thirty minutes OF
the time was taken up with a public
hearing and free discussion of the
section in the new law which pre-
scribes that all horse-drswn vehicles,
as we'll as all others. carry light at
ali times after dark. and visible at
least 100 feet away. No determine
ton on this point was reached.
In this particular a number of ctti-
Gems appeared in opposition. among
them being representatives of baker
les. dsiries, undertakers. lumber deal
ers, fuel merchants and others who
use horse-drawn vehicles in their bust
ness and who claimed that forcing
them to burn lamp on all wagons
that are used after dark, would be
a hardship upon them.
In behalf Of the provision, Mayor
Ainslie and Robert Airport. the latter
representing the Richmond Automo-
bile club, urged that such a require
ment is absolutely necessary to the
assurance OF public safety in travel on
the city streets. The mayor. who has
made a study. somewhat. Of police and
traffic regulations throughout the
country. told the committee this meas
ure was practiced In the majority OF
the most modern traffic codes of the
whole world. and asked that they in
clude II in the city's laws. The mat
ter was held over, until full COM
mittee may have an opportunity to
act on il. Mr. Fuller being absent at
the time the discussion was taking
place.
Motor Vehicle headlights.
Following this discussion the com.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-09

humanity and the preservation OF the
national honor.
(Signed)
RICHMOND ADVERTISERS CLUB.
NJ. w. LLOYD, Secretary.
At this meeting, which was held
at the Business Mems slub, the ad-
vertising men also resolved to give as
much publicity as possible to the
spirit OF patriotism. A committee was
appointed. with c. w. Page chairman.
to prepare q suitable patriotic en-
blem. The emblem Is to be maze up
into electrotypes and furnished, free
of charge. to the advertisers of Rich
mond, many Of whom have agreed to
embody 1t in advertising prepared for
newspapers and magazines.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-09
Le,xh-street baptist Meetings

The following is the program OF
cottage prayer meetings OF the Leigh
street Baptist church for tonight:
Mrs. Anderson. 1928 N. Twenty-third
street
Mrs Tyler. 4ls n. Twenty-third
street.
Mr. Childress 250S +. Leigh street.
Mr. Goode 1902 +. Broad street.
Mr.. Pond, 1917 f. Marshall street.
MRS. Flourney, 500 n. Twenty sixth
street
Mr.. b. Hoicroft, 314 n. Thirty-fourtn
street.
Mr.. Norman. 220s r. Broad street.
Mrs. Cheatwood. 211o e. Grace street.
Mrs. Crane, 2404 r. Clay street.
Mrs. Bowden. ia n. Twenty-ninth
street
Rev. J. Wicker. Jefferson park.
Mr. ]. Robertson, 1903 f. Marshall
street
Miss l.. Lipscomb. AL N Twenty-hfth
street.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-09
B!4hop Brown To Preaci,

1t has been announced that Bishop
William Cabell Brown. bishop CO.
aojufor Of the Episcopal diocese %
Virginia. will preach and confirm a
class in Meade Memorial EpiHt opal
church on the night Of April 4,
bishop Brown Is taking the place Of
Bishop Randolph. who on account Of
Illness cannot make the visit 10 the
South Side church.
All next week prayer services VIII
be held in the d ifferent homes morn
ing. noon and night in connection
with the simultaneous evanselistic
~ervices 20 be held in the Richmond
churches. Two weeks OF special ser
vices will follow the week OF cottage
PRAYERS
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-09
SOUTH SIDE


The funeral Of Mrs + S. Jones. Of
Twenty fourth street, Woodland
Heights. who died in DanNilic Tues
day. will take place today in Peters
burg Mrs. Jones died ,, Danvile
" hiie on a visit to her daughter. She
is survived by aer husband, two
daughters Grace and Edith Jones.
three sons, Thomas. Wilbur and
Ernest Jones: three sisters, Mrs W
A. Bonham. Ms o. G. Thaeker and
Mrs. II r Andrews. and two broth
ers John and Virgil Grieg.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-09
TRIANGULAR DEBATE Will.
BIZ INTERESTING Nfr MR.

Resolved. That federal Governfaen
should operate all railroads IN the
United states il the subject to be
discussed at the triangular debate be-
tween students of Lincoln. Union and
Wilherforce universities in the chapel
OF Union Friday evening. March %
These are three Of The best co(ored
Institutions in the country and the
debate promises Ia he interesting
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-09
PIRtM BAIL LAST NIGHT
AT MASONIC TEMPT. I

A large crowd attended the thirty
first annual Purim masquerade han
held at the Masonic temple ias. wight
by the Sir Moses Montifiore congre-
CATION Brilliant costumes were dis
played and handsome PRICES Went to
the best masks \ large orchestra
played for the dancing throughout The
evening. II was the most hriilsa at Of
the balls ever given here on this ac-
casion.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-09
Asks Ju@tir~ for ireland.

Melbourne. via London. March s.
The Australian senate by vote Of -
10 ,. adopted . resolution calling for
hons rule for Ireland without undue
delay" substituting that phrase for the
word Immediately
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-09
church win Be Built.

Permit was yesterday issued by
Building Inspector Butler for the con-
struction of brick church on the
north side of Spring Hill and Stone
wall streets by the Baptist council of
Richmond. 1t will cost $4,000. Work
on the edifce will be started i'm
mediateiy. and when completed it will
be occupied by the CONGREGATION OF
the Woodland Heights Baptist church.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-09


a the city
ing M sas and 1915 there has been expended for street
improvements excluding
90 from the general the This
evidenced
of
expend ture wise
Springfield Bacon Bnod
beena
looking
being ss035400O
revenues sso e co. and from $3.50
people expect the school demands to be provided
and
We
the
Very .
H.
{ i &, .s s.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-09
s 255. +9S. 20


Of
by
Of the nscay
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to
pended from the general
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through
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benefited
than ainy
prohibited o.
s tax rates hroush9ut the United states have
Richmond has
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been adot
AS
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-09
THE WEATHER
Omitted States Weather Bureau. !
Department OF Agriculture, 4

Washington, March Son the South
Atlantic coast moderate west and
northwest winds except light yariah ,e
off the Florida coast. fair weather will
prevail.
Virginia-Fair Friday, slightly cold.
err in central and east portions: Sat-
urday and sunday fair.
North Carolina Fair FRIDAY. slight
ly colder in east portion; Saturday and
Sunday fair.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-09
- Local Temperature Yesterday.

Local Temperature Yesterday,
IL noon temperature .... :
3 =. NJ, temperature ... i
r. NJ. temperature .,. :
Maximum temperature to s r. NJ. i
Minimum temperature to P. NJ
Mean temperature .......
Normal temperature ..
Excess in temperature yesterday
Deficiency in temperature since
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-09
Local Rainfall.

Locat Rainfall.
! Rainfall last twelve hours - Of
Rainfall last twenty-four hours .lS
Excess in rainfall since March l 2.s9
I Excess In. rainfall since January / .1.Ss
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-09
FINANCE COMMITTEE
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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-07

great opportunity for the educational
forces of these states. 1t Is not going
to be an easy task. nor can We say now
how it should be carried on, but the
task is there and it is wise to make
preparation for it as best we can. me
Y. M. G A. will be glad to lend itself
to the accomplishment of this task by
the colleges"
The college men in attendance were:
A. A. Reed, University Of Nebraska;
George p. Magill Highland Park Col
lege; u. L. Bennett. University Of Min
nesota; w. c. Hilmer, Morning Side
College: David E. Cloyd, Des Moines
College: John l. Griffith, Drake Uni
versity; E. J. Jaqua, Grinnell College;
Alexander C. Robbie, Coe College; y.
e. Klingaman, University Of Iowa; >.
w. Boyer H. G. Smith, r.. X. Bliss, j.
w. Parry, r. r. Buchanan, M. f. i.
Costelloe. II. B. Munger. c. S. Nichols,
f. w. Beckman, H. NJ. Vaughn, of Iowa
State College
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-07
Grinnei, and Vicinity.

Special to Times Republican.
Grinnell, Aug. 7-Official Weather
Observer d. w. Brainurd gives the fS!-
lowing report for July: Mean maximum.
S7.74; mean minimum, 63,6S; mean av-
erage, 1911; hottest day, 3Oth, 1e2;
warmest night, 31st, 81; coolest night,
3rd, IA; rainfall inches. II
The grandstand at Ward field was
crowded yesterday afternoon and there
was a closely parked. row of autos on
the south and east OF the sports field
with friends of the boys in khaki who
drilled and pulled off special military
stunts for the benefit OF the public.
The First Cavalry band from Ottum-
wa was present and furnished music
both there and in the city park earlier
in the afternoon. The program was ex-
tended and varied and seemed to hold
the interest Of the crowd. The stores
closed at $3.50 for the rest Of the after
noon. The border service men were the
ones who were mounted and carried
out the program. consisting Of pitching
camp. mounted drill, equipment race.
mounted hurdle race sharpshooter's
race, sham battle and rescue party, and
Inspection The evening was given up
to dance in the armory with the band
giving music.
Contractor William Horrabin, OF Iowa
City, was In Grinnell yesterday with
force Of hands ready to begin the re-
surfacing Of certain streets, part OF
the contract Of last year which was not
reached then.
One Of the last acts of the retiring
city council Of last spring was to
change the boundaries OF the wards
from Fourth avenue to Fifth avenue.
This took one block in width the en-.
tire breadth Of the city from east to