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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-31
Local Temperature Yesterday.

Local Temperature Yesterday.
IL noon temperature .............. So
3 +. NJ. temperature .......... 81
S p NJ. temperature .,..,.. ....... %
Max imum temperature to p. NJ 81
Minimum temperature to T. NJ. 40
Mean temperature ,.............. SO
Normal temperature .....-.-..... 81
Deficiency in temperature yester-
day /
Deficiency In temperature since
January ! NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. is
Local Rainfall.
Rainfall last twelve hours. ...-.... 0
Rainfall last twenty-four hours. o
Excess in rainfall since March l.. ass
Excess In rainfall since Jan. L.. 1,52
Local Observation at r. VI. Yesterday.
Humidity NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Al
Wind, direction South
Wind. velocity .............-.... 6
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-06
INDICTMENTS RETURNED
Grand Jury Charges i.sdore stanton
with Murder eff Unnamed

isadore Stanton was Indicted by the
grand jury OF tho lIustings Court yes
tcrdoy on the charge OF numbering an
unnam Ell infant child on September IS
she Is alleged to gave beaten the in.
liant. and to have FRACTURED It's &kuf
with some instrument unknown to the
Jury. The date tor her trial has not
Teen set by the court as yet. The
jury also indicted Arthur DeCollard
for Dracticing medicine without n
certified to the Police Court for trial
indictments returned by the grand
jury yesterday are az follcws:
Arthur Bridgcforth. attempted Grim
inal assault: Thomas Hill. houceb-eak-
ing; Henry Moon. malicious woundins:
Edward Moore. malicious vounding:
Houston Milan. alias James f. Stone.
forgery 1.-TWO charEe): John Patter-
son. alias Frank Johnson. house break
ing: Henderson Parker. forgery; Isa-
dore Stanton. murder: Virginia Wealth.
erspoon. malicious wounding (three
charGes): Arthur DcCollord. practicin.
medicine without n license.
Indictments for violating the State
prohibition law were as follows:
James Covington. Salvador Cas.:itta,
Peytoh Frayscr. William Hines. Pearl
Henderson,. Matte Lawson. Cost Lam
pros. j. NJ. Landers, William Nunually,
Clarence Saunders. George Smith. Wes-
Icy Towncs. Marshall Wallin.
The jury failed to return three bills:
Louis Callahan. charged with burglary:
Frank Jenkins. housebreakinc. and
Josh Lynch. violating prohibition law.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-06
Mrs. Belmont Gets
Data for RcdCross
Tours Eastern France TO Obtain
Frst-Ror,d Information for
Spring Campaign.
rBy Associated Press !

AMERICAN TRAINING CAMP IN
FRANCE. Sunday. November Mrs.
August Belmont is touring Eastern
Franc, and oti cr sections where Ameri-
can w )rEers are gathering material for
the spring Red Cross campaign in the
United States. With her husband and
others Interested in Red Cross activi-
ties. she rnoto:cd from Paris to head
quarters, and later inspe :ted the base
hospitals. At many places Mrs. Bel
mont stopped her car along the road
side, where she was the OBJECT Of much
interest to the soldiers. She was the
first American woman many of the men
had seen since they left the United
States. Mrs. Belmont visited
where she saw damage caused by
bombs, and where the families are now
being cared for by the Red Cross. She
also visited the American canteen 1T
--, and expects to enter Rheims IL
the bombarGmcnt il not too heavy.
The primary purpose of Mrs. Bel
nont's visit Is to secure nrst-hand in
formation in order that the people of
the United States may know what the
Eed Cross is doing
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-06
the company's books 10 operating ex-
penses or 10 construction account?
ASKS ABOUT CHARGES
ON COoIibANY,y nOOISS

Whether these expenditures OF the
companys funds for political purposes
were charged to operating expense or
construction accounts of either the
Louisville * Nashville Or the Nashville.
Chattanooga 6, st. Louis railroads?
Whether these expenditures were
charged or the books OF the Louisville
& Nashville railroad to legal expenses?
What was the purpose OF voucher
No. 22S2 for s20.7l5.06 issued in Fcbru-
AIRY. 1910. in favor Of the Columbia
Trust Company?
Why was the entry in reference 20
this voucher made in such way as
to give no Information as to the pur-
pose OF the expenditure?
What was the purpose OF voucher No
3o1. dated May ). 1907. in favor of the
National Bank Of Commerce. for sl5.-
900?
Did the Louisville & Nashville
through President Smith, or by his di-
rection. spend approximately S34.S0O in
Alabama through the Johnson Dallas
agency In campaign against rate re-
duc.ions?
Whether President Smith had any
personal knowledge of any of the rail-
roads funds being expended in Ala
bama in that connection?
Whether II Is the policy ot the Louis
Vile & Nashville to make political con-
tributions?
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-06
INVESTIGATE SHORTAGE
Major George l.. Peterson and North
Carolina Officials DcIre into Ac-
counts OF National Guard
Especial to The Times-Dlspatch.l

tSpccial to The Tim"s-Dispatch.l
RALEIGH. y. G.. November Mia ior
George l.. Peterson. here from Camp
Sewer. where he is on the quarter
masters STAFF Of the Thirteenth Reci.
menr, to look into the alleged finding OF
a shortage of $1,000 in his accounts as
property and cisbursing officer Of the
North Carolina National Guard, which
he recently resigned. held conferences
to-da" with Governor Bicket: and AS
sistant Attorney General Sykes about
The situation. He will go over .he
accounts at once with the Auditor, At
torhey-General and representative. Of
the American Bonding Company. Major
Peterson told Assistant A:torrcy-Gen-
cral Sykes to-day that he is sure he
Will be able TO explain the figures in
such way as will establish as n fact
that there Is no shortage. and that all
the funds have been applied proucrly
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-06
MURDERED BRIDES KINSMAN
IS ARRESTED AS SUSPECT
W. Il. smciey. Former Suitor of Mrs.
r. l.. Walker. Apprehcnded, nv Re-
Nut of Doydton's Suspicions.
Ispeclal 70 The Times-pispatch.l

Especial to The Times Dispatch.
BOYDTON. VA. November 5.-w. X.
Smeley, white man OF this county,
has been arrested, and Is now in Jail
here. charged as a suspect OF the hom:-
eide OF Mrs. Thomas L. Walker, who
was assaulted and killed on last Fri
day morning at her home near La
Crosse
Smeley was a sutton OF Mrs. Walker
prior TO her marriage. and is a kins-
man OF the dead woman. He declares
his innocence of any knowledge OF the
and was present ut the burial His
people OF the community and TO state
mcnts said TO have been made by him
just prior 10 and since the marriage
of Mrs. Walker TO Thomas L. Walker
about ten days ago.
Mrs Walker is said to have stated
before her death that she had intend
cd going 10 Lacrosse to d - some shop
ping and had just taken bath and,
poorly dressed went from one room to
another. to get some clothes. She said
that rs she passed into the adjoining
room. She was assailed by big black
man and thrown across a bed. that
she tainted and when she regained
consciousness. found herself terribly
slashed and her assailant gone.
She was unable to identify the man
except to give n general description.
She was cut to death with her aus
bands razors, two being used. No
other arrest has been made up to this
time.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-06
I'D. ROGERS COMMISSIONED
Former v. T.. I. Student becomes Cnp-
tni-i of Engineers and Leaves Short
Iy for Foreign Country.
Especial to J '"sTimes- Dispatch. ]

Especial to 1'"srimes- Dispatch.l
BLACESBURG. VA, November s.
The Virginia Poly to:hnic Institute still
maintains her lead OF 100 per cent Of
engineers receiving commission in the
army that have entered engineer train
ing camps was tn. statement issued
here tonight by II. II. Hill. executive
secretary OF the General Alumnac AS
ISOLATION.
This places Virginia Tech at the ton
OF the southern technical schools. In
addition TO this, 1t is announced that
John ID. Roger, superlnt eisdent of the
NirEinian Railway shops at Princeton,
w. E' has been commissioned captain
OF engineers, and will leave shortly for
4 foreign country" in company with
a party Of engineers, who will restore
transportation facilities. Rogers grad
uatcd a; Tech il 1906. He Is a native
Of Lexington. Va.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-06

hces. Below are the Democratic nomi-
nccs:
For city Treasurcr-James r. Pace
For r1missioner OF the Revenue
Henry l.. Trcsnon.
For commemorative Attorney
George Z. Wise.
For High Constable-w!lliam H.
wyatt. Jr.
field.
For Sheriff.. Herbert Mercer.
IN addition TO these candidates. the
voters will elect magistrates nominated
in the Democratic primary
on the total vote cast to-day for
Governor will be based the maximum
expense allowance Of candidates who
may aspire for office in Virginia dur
ing the next four years.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-06
Dcmonstration OF M.n,,.,. Me,,,

Miss Hanson, teacher of the class in
home economics of the Binford Junior
Night School, Will give demonstrations
tonight in whcntless and meatlcss
meals. All housekeepers of the West
End are invited to attend and witness
these demonstrations tonight. whether
they are members of the class or not.
II time permits. Miss Hanson will dis
cuss the fireless cooker and other labor
saving cooking devices.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-06
Local Observation. AT s r.. n

Temperature. "A; humidity. 20; wind
direction. southwest; wind, velocity, 2
miles; weather, clear
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-06
FISH FERTILIZER VESSELS
TO DE USED by GOVERNMENT

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. VA, November
81 humble or tho fish fertilizer man
utacturinG companies OF the lower
Northern Neck hsve been notified by
;hc government that more OF their
steamers Will bc aiken over within a
re" days and paid for by the govern
ment. They will be used IN mine
sweeping huties
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-06
RETURN FLIGHT POSTPONED
Engine Trouble Caus, Lieutenant Res
nntt to Descend After Starting
From AItncoIn.
IBy Associated press

lBy Associated Press.1
MlNEOLA, n. y. November 5-The
CaDroni airplane. piloted by Lieutenant
Resnati. OF the royal Italian flying
corps. which left here at noon to-day
for flight to Hampton, Va, returned
an hour after ascending on account of
engine trouble. 1t was announced to-
night. The flight will be attempted
again tomorrow, II was said.
The huge alrplane had attained an
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-06
Forecast, virginia
Fair, warmer Tues
day. Wednesday fair.
North Carolina
Fair 'ruendny. ,vnrIn-
CIR interior, Wednes-
day fnir.
saS.T
Local T'cnpcruturr
I.oral IfainfnII,

Halnfall last twenty-four hours. None
EXCESS In ra infall since March l. :. ADJ
EXCESS In rainfall since January 1. 4.43
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-06

Through n typogra phical error the
hour of sunset was printed Yesterday as
SOS y. NJ u should have been sos
-. NJ. Polls opcr all over Virginia to-
d1v at sunrise. G:41 A. NJ, andacIosc at
c.i-,so. S.n7 y NJ
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-06

502 Enst Grace Street, Richmond. Va,
Whose skin. Method and Prescription
Glasses have been a boon to thousa nds
OF Firginians during the past Is years
il you have blurrins. dizziness neu-
raigia. headache. spots before the
ract, burning and smarting OF the eyes
various nervous and brain affections
entailins not only positively injury to
the sight. but untold misery, call inn
mediaicly.
Consultation free between 10 A. NJ.
and r. NJ
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-06
DECISION IN |. & n. CASE
UPH0LDs |. c. C. POWERS
Authority to Investigate Activities
and Expenditures OF Railroads
Practically Unlimited.
OPINION BY SUPREME COURT
Action Is on Appeal OF Company's Of
ficfals, Who Refused to Answer
Questions Regarding Money Spent
for Political Purposes.
Try AssoeIatcd pre,s.l

WASHINGTON. November 5.-The
Supreme Court held to- day that the in
terstatc Commerce Commission has
practically unlimited powers to inves-
tigate the activities and expenditures
or railroads.
The decision was rendered in the
case Of President Milton II. Smith and
other officials of the Louisville and
Nashville Railroad. who contested the
commissions authority to require them
to answer questions regarding that
company'S political activities and con-
tributions The court decided that a
carrier has the right to mold and en-
tighten public opinion, but that it's
conduct Is open to inquiry.
The opinion Is the flrst definition OF
wide powers conferred on the commits
sion by Congress in 1910. which the
railroads have always denied. 1t de-
clares fatty that the investigating and
supervising powers of the commission
extend to all activities Of the carriers
and TO all sums expended by them
(which could affect in any way their
benefit or burden as agents OF the
public"
1T is not far from true-it may be
il is entirely true. as said by the COM
can be nothing private or confidential
In the activities and expenditures of a
carrier engaged in interstate COM
mcrcc."
LOWER CO,RT ORDERED
OFFICIALS TO REPLY
The case grew out OF an inquiry in
stituted by the commission last year
in response to a Senate resolution in
troduced by Senator Lea. of Tennessee,
into the Louisville and Nashyilie's al
legged political activity, it's relations
with other carriers. and its efforts to
affect public opinion relative to rate
reductions. The railroad officials re-
fused TO reply to certain questions,
claiming the commissions powers
were statutory, and did not extend to
such Investigations. The lower court.
ut the commissions request, ordered
them to answer. whcrcupon they ap-
pcnlcd.
The investigation opened in Wash
inSton in May, 1915. and proceeded
without incident until questions were
asked regarding the railroads politi-
cal expenditures. which the three Wit
ne:ses refused TO answer on advice OF
counsel The questions. which we're
asked hy Joseph W. Folk. chief counsel
for the commission. were:
IL President Smith knew if any of the
Louisville &: Nashville Railroads funds
we're expended in Tennessee for poiit-
ical purposes during 1915 and charged
to operating EXPENSES?
What funds OF the company were ex-
pended in Alabama in 1912 and 1918
Tor political purposes and charged on
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-05-05
THIS is THE STORE THAT SELLS
Clothcraft Gall wool
Suits at $500

We are selling more of these famous clothes to
discriminating Missoua men than ever before
in our history. Father and son can look with
equal assurance to obtaining supreme clothes
satisfaction when they purchase Clothcraft IAN
WooD clothes. These clothes give older men
an appearance Of youthfulness and acrtness
and dignity withal; they give younger men an
air of success and poise that many will find in
valuable in business. We illustrate one of
many smart new Clethcratt models; fabrics are
all wool, with those qualities of tailoring and
appearance which only all-woo can mpart.
These clothes are guaranteed to fit perfectly;
the brisk military cut of some of our new mod
els is particularly in demand just now Your
particular preference in weave and pattern is
here in your exact size. These sup ar
crime ready-to-wear clothes priced - VI ID
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-05-05
W0men's Red Cross
Shoes Sc to $12

tn" Red Cross shoe for women is sold at
DonohueH exclusively N Nssoula, and we
are showing this famous line in staple and
fancy patterns, button and lace models: me-
dinm high and low horls in all combna-
tons Of gray, mustard, white brown and
black. You will find more comfort and
STYLE in these shoes than any we know Of
Tor tn" money. Sec that the Red Cross
label IS stamped on the sole of each SHOE
IhN lLlr. al
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-05-05
$500 to $500
W0men'S Novelty
Shoes

High lace and button boots, with Louis
Cuban and low SPOOL heels, in two-t and
solid c"lorS-iNory, gray and black, gray and
white, silver gray. fancy buck tops and
many more desirable combinations all new
toes, suggestions in tils with short medium
and long NHmlS. Priced the pair, at
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-03-22
GLASS OF SALTS
CLEANS KIDNEYS
If your Back Is aching or Bladder
bothers, drink lots Of water
and eat less meat

Whom your Kidneys hurt anu your
back feels sore, don get scared and
proceed 10 load your stomach with
Tot of drugs % excite the kidneys and
iuitatc the entire urinary tract. Keep
your kidneys clean like you keep Your
bowels clean. by lushug them with
mild, harmless salts which removes the
hody's ur'uous waste and stimulates
them 10 their normal activity The
function oil the kidneys Is TO filter the
blood III - hours thew strain from IL
600 grains Of acid aud waste, so we
can readily understand the vital inn
portanee Of Keeping the Kidneys active.
Drink lots Of Wutrr-y0u can { drink
too mugh also get from the pharmacist
about four ounces of Jad Salts; take a
Tablespoonful In glass Of water before
breakfast each morning for a fcw days
anu your kidneys viii act fine. This
famous salts is made from the acid Of
grapes and lemon Juice, combined with
lithia, and has been used for genera.
tins 60 clean and stimulate clogged
kiducvsi also 20 ucuiralllc the acids
iu the urine 10 10 no longer Is source
of irritation, thus ending bladder weak
ness.
ind salts IS Inexpensive; cannot in
iWr; makes delightful edcrvcsccnt
Whitewater drink which everyone
should take now and then 90 keep their
Kidney Claou and active. Try this. alsJ
Keep up the water drinking, and no
doubt you viii wonder what became of
your kidney trouble and hackachc.-
Adtt.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-03-22
ACIDS IN STOMACH
SOUR THE FOOD AND
CAUSE INDIGESTION
SPape's Diapepsin' fixes sour, gassy,
upset stOmachs in five
minutes.

You don t know what upset your
stomach-which portion of the food
dld the damage-do youo Well don t
bother. II your stomach is in revolt;
II sick, gassy and upset, and what you
just ate has fermented and turned
sour; head dizzy and aches; belch
gases and acids and eructate undi-
gested food; breath foul, tongue coat
ed-lust take little Pape 3 Diapepsin
to neutralize acidity and in five min
utcs You wonder what became of the
indigestion and distress
Millions of men and women today
know that it is needless to have dys-
pepsia. A little Diapepsin occasionally
keeps the stomach sweetened, and they
eat their favorite foods without fear.
II your stomach doesn' t take care
of your liberal limit without rebel
hon; IT your food is a damage instead
of help, remember the quickest,
surest, most harmless antacid is Pape s
IDiapepsin, which costs only fifty cents
for large case at drug stores. 1t s
truly wonderful stops food sour
ing and sets things straight, so gently
and easily that it is really astonish-
ing. Your stomach will digest your
meals il yon keep acids neuirnlized -
| ADV.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-03-22
HEAVY FIRE LOSS.
Damage of $4,000 Caused by Blaze in
Athol-Suspect Incendiarism.

ATIIOL, Mass, March 22.-As the
result of a blaze in the old Eagle Fur
niture factory carly this morning, Ira
J. Cass, proprietor Of the Athol garage,
suffered Il loss OF l9 automobiles. n. d.
Cass, proprietor of Cass toy factory,
lost $500 worth of toys which We're
stored in the building, and the Powers
hat concern lost a quantity OF raw ma
terial which was also in storage. The
cause of the fire is unknown, but is
supposed to be Of incandiary origin.
1t started on the first floor and
worked to the roof. The promptness of
the fire department saved the building
from complete destruction. The fire,
however, was confined to the inside.
The department had two streams of
water on the building before the fir
alarm ceased sounding. The building
is owned by \. d. Cass and is used fol-
storage purposes.
The majority Of the damaged auto
mobiles were 9ew cars, ready for dc
livery. Practically every car was
burned, blistered and soaked with
water. The proprietor of the garage
estimates his loss at $3.50 The dam
age to the building is $4,000. All dam
age IS covered by insurance.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-03-22
VOTES PROHIBITION.
New Hampshire House Stands by Lewis
Bill 1872 to 172.

CONCORD. n. H., March 22-The
New Hampshire house Of representa-
tives, after six hours debate, voted
late yesterday afternoon, 1872 to 172, to
repeal the local option liquor law and
statewide prohibition with
elaborate safeguards for law enforce
mout.
House hill Al, introduced by Rev.
Jonathan s. Lewis Of Amherst for the
repeal Of the license law. was reported
by the committee on liquor laws, eight
members recommending that the bill
ought to pass and seven that II should
be indefinitely postponed.
Representative Dennis +. Scanncll Of
Manchester moved to substitute the
minority report and over this motion
the fight was wagcd.
The bill must 20 to the appropria-
tions committee for consideration Of its
financial features, including provisions
for the salaries and expenses of state
officers charged with its enforcement
Mr.. Lewis made the principal anc
closing speech in behalf Of his bill an6
was supported bv Col. John G.. Craw
ford of Manchester, the oldest member
Of the house; F. A. Rogers Of Plainicld
Guy NJ. Lawrence of IIooksctt. Rev J
r. Alton Of Lincoln, Richard b. East
man OF Jefferson, Frank Collins OF
Lebanon, Chairman Andrew T. Hook o
Warner OF the liquor laws committee
and William !. Callahan Of Kccne
Chairman Benjamin w. Couch Of tn
.iudiciar; committee spoke against tn
bill, as did William \. Rogers of Wake
field, Robert f. Gould Of Claremont
William 4. Lee OF Concord and HAIR
A. Thompson Of jackson.