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The Detroit times., 1917-03-28
Chapter XIV.

Well, did you find a maid?" Rob
r. asked at dinner.
"Oh. such time" | replied.
Myrtle went with me. and we went
10 every employment Office I'm town
before We found one--l mean be
fore | think We found one. And
robert these girls are so different
from Martha You know she was
willing 10 do anything. but they all
refused 20 do anything for the chill
dron. all but the one who promised
TO come People aren't expected to
have babies and maids both nova
days"
Its ridiculous" Robert returned
Loving children as he did he saw
NJ reason TO object to the extra
work they made
II didn't see her. but the woman
who runs tho place said she was
exactly what / was looking for. and
that she would send her in the
morning
That's good how much do you
have to pay her."
-Four dollars week withou.
washing. FIVE and a half with" I re-
piled. 81 couldn't get the woman to
talk TO me al all for less"
Pretty good wages when you
count their board. room, and extras,
like light and other things. More
than young men OF the same mental
caliber get, can tell you. II they
earn ten or twelve dollars a week
they are doing well. and board and
room as we'll as extras have 70
come out OF IT.
But every one says the girls
think they are badly treated, and
poorly paid" quoted. having had
little experience of my own.
IF they only realized 1t they are
better of than any other class OF
laboring people" Robert resumed
They get good nourishing food for
ore thing. which most girls who
NhIh III rAuitS hhu AnAAViNo "A'N
live at home do not get"
I'm afraid 1t is going to cost va
lot more TO live" ! suggested.
Matilda at tl2 TO help with the
children. and the 81 at least for
the other one"
II thought we paid Matilda SIS,
Robert interrupted
we have been paying her that,
but she wants TO go to night school
and is willing to work for less II !
allow it."
Yes, Il will cost us considerably
more" Robert unused, but ! think
can stand It,"
The more babies the more eX-
nse, Robert. laughed Did you
ever sec anyone grow as Bruce
does?"
Isn't he the little husky?" Rob
EFT smillngly answered. pride In his
utue son lighting up his face.
we went into the Hunter la res
ihuFAuAl iol ihhNhfpht oAN WV ~
you think we metz
"Oh. couldn't guess. Ned cald-
well7"
mo, indeed Tim Mulhanyl and
h. insisted upon sitting with us and
paying for our luncheon. We had
ordered just before he saw us. but
he insisted upon adding bottle Of
light wine and some dessert"
That was decent in Tim. What
had you ordered?'
only some sweetbreads and a
RENAME salad"
That's good enough for any ono. -
Robert answered Have you called
on Mrs Mulhany lately"
mo, haven't had time TO call"
I said
well II this girl turns out all
right you will have plenty OF time.
want you to get out more. to get
back your rosy cheeks You look 20
years older than you did a few
months ago
Robert didn't mean 10 be cruel.
He had been unusually kind and
chatty with me. but his reference 10
my looks made me culver with In
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The Detroit times., 1917-03-28

Henry c. l.. Forler candidate for
the circuit court bench on the Dem.
ocratic ticket. Is receiving hearty
pledges OF support from his friends
Nj Forler has enjoyed success.
ful practice in Detroit for several
years.
The Detroit times., 1917-03-28

Several original manuscripts 81
Robert Burns will be included
among the attractive literary relies
which will be offered for sale at
the British societies bazaar. open
ing in Philadelphia today for the
benefit OF the English soldiers and
their families.
The Detroit times., 1917-03-28

sfNffsf gebIy SN1is NffE1 FtACN
loyously. Where have you been7"
would have examined the inside OF
that log very thoroly before going
"a sleep, but he was so tired and
sleepy that he didn't half look
a-ound. He didn't 90 to the farther
end at all. lie just dropped righ,
down midway, curled up. and in no
time at an was fast asleep. u was
a mistake, very great mistake, as
bubby was shortly 70 find ont.
Meanwhile. outside sat Peter Ra0.
bit, altho It was already past tlmo
fer him 10 be home in the dear Old
Brier Patch.
Next story Bobby Coon Finds
Out His Mistake
The Detroit times., 1917-03-28

Richmond p Hobsou Is TO peak
81 a mass meeting 'onigEt a' Madi.
ron. Wis. TO marx tha close IF a
spectacular campaign swing the
city into the dry" column AZ the
coming election.
The Detroit times., 1917-03-28
THREE KILLED 4
GAS EXPLO

CREsToN. w. Va. Mapc1
Three men were burned -
today when ffrv destroyed tk0l|
phen hotel. Gas leaking Int
basement OF the hotel expl6do<.|
The dead Ernest stephsa. {
prietor OF hotel: Lindsay TIT
Herman Mehl
Al noon. two hours after tbs o.
started, II buildings IN the ono11
section were in flames The Ieoo
that time was estimated AZ olool
The Detroit times., 1917-03-28

Prtnttug--the plain neat kfna--thst
II rtxht-Tfmes Job Dept.-Main ASxo.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-07
WearsMan sCLothes
to Beat WayHom
Louisville Girl Stranded in Tam
pa adopts Disguisc---Policc
Here Notify Her Friends.

When travel-staincd. dust-be-
Srimed figure boarded Chesapeake
and Ohio train 4; Williamsburg late
yesterday afternoon. the suspicion OF
other passengers was immediately
aroused.
In spite of the fact that the new
conner was clad in overalls and an
army shirt. delicate features. and close
cropped hair, which showed decided
tendency 10 curl did much to
strengthen the opinion that the
stranger was girl.
II was worth inveStiEa ting. anyway,
they thought, and their ideas were
communicated TO the conductor. He in
turn. after curSory inspection,
thought liksewisc. and at the first stop
telegraphcd TO the Richmond Police
department asking an officer meet the
train.
ratrolpan 2. r. Akers was assigned
to the case and when the train ar
rived, he. in company with NJ j. Nc
Mahon and Il. II. Beard. of the Chesa-
pcake and Ohio detective force. were
on hand TO NEE. 1t.
Questioned, the strange appearing
passenger readily admitted her idcn-
,ty. and stated that the disguise had
been adopted simply to facilitate her
passage across the country from
Tampa. Fla. where she was stranded
with show troupe. TO Louisville. Ky.
NJ the First Precinct Police station,
tn" blottcr bears the notation: Lula
Weeks. ;wenty-four vaErant, Ken
lucky"
The prisoner" however. is not being
accorded the treatment usually ten
dered Migrants
When she arrived 1T the station
mouse the girl stated that il had been
Just thlrty-siN hours since she lad
eaten. That was enough for the big
hearted bluccoats who immediately
took up collection that was sufficient
~ large 10 secure a satisfying meal
Then the girl was given into the
Keeping of Mrs. Anne ogilvy. the sta
ton matron, who will care for her
until relatives in Louisville can he com
UuniCatcd with.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-07
BAKERS TO ORGANIZE
:rdn.'r: ~ IT. rlrcch "n War Foot
inG ~ Conference ON


IA in Richmond and those il
about ten counties surrounding tho
city. comprising ono of The districts
IN ;hc STATE named by the war cmcr-
C"rcy committee of tho American
Bakers Association. will meet on Mon
day morning at ! o'cloCk in tho rooms
OF tho Business Mems club to organ
IL" and elect officers The object of
the organization Is 10 10 on an ahso.
hut" war basis SO IT viii p. ready to
respond at a moments noiio. to any
demand The country may make
The war emergency committee Of
IN" American Bakers Association. with
headquarters at Chicago. has rracti-
rahN completed as work Of organic
ing IN" bakers in every state Here
IN virginia there w,ll he four districts
|" The state organization The central
district has headquarters in Richmond
with y. H. Node as one Of tho lead
ing workers. The central district in
GUIDES King William, IIenrico. Prince
George, Amelia. Nottoway. Prince Ed
ward. BEDFORD. Dinwiddic Louisa and
few other sections
Lewis II. Macnen, director of tho
Leg iSlatirc Ecfcrcnc. Bureau and head
"f IN" Speakers bureau Of the Viz
Sinia counci oi Defense ,vill rerro
sent IN" council az the bakers NICE:
ing on Monday and viii make a shor,
idHr'SS on the issues Of the war and
INC need Of the utmost co-op.ratior
ana unity on tn. part of every agency
IN the country To win
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-07
GROCERIES CUT TO TWO
DELIVERIES PER DAY
VII! tl'n Request All Patrons to Garry
Home Purchases Amounting to
Less Thnn 80 Cents.

Acting on the suggestions made by
The commercial economy board of the
Council OF National Defense that il is
absolutely necessary in the present
emergency that tho coun;ry'S resources
b" used to fun advantage. which means
mat all unnecessary services shall be
eliminated III lie retail trade AS well
rs in other lines OF business. the retail
gr"rcrs Of kichmond have just agreed
10 rurtail deliveries i'm this city 10 pur-
cHaS"S amounting to more than 30
cents. and 10 make only two deliveries
daily
While this action was taken by tho
retail eroccrS branch of the Retail
Merchants Association. IT was also CON
CURED in by many uonassociation
sroccrs, and it is expected that still
other merchants will cooperate in
every way FOR tho elimination OF what
is termed unnecessary" service GRO
GERS believe that two deliveries daily
should prove sufficient for every house
hold and assert that il is imposing
upon them 10 request the delivery of
small articles where the value is less
than 20 cents
Groccrs asserted that tho move was
primarily patriotic one. but that it
was taken also as AN economic meas
urc They said that with the prevail
ing high prices the volum" OF business
was less and profts smaller than in
normal times, The delivery rule will
he strictly adhered to as a necessity.
il was said, although tho Eroccrs de
sir" to hc accommodating in every pos
sihlc way. The new rule " II become
effective July -
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-07
ORDINATION SERVICE
Bishop Gibson to Conduct Ceremonies
at st. Philips Church. tolorcd,
To- Morrow,

Tomorrow morning at Il o'clock at
st Philips Episcopa! Church. colored.
NJ. Rev. Robert 4 Gibson. - - Bishop
of Virginia, vii! orfain TO the diaconate
Rev Robert \. Jackson and rev.
Lorenzo y King Of Bishop Payne
Theological Seminary Petersburg
Bishop Gibson VIII be assisted by Rcv.
6. MacLaren Brydon. archdcacon OF tn.
colored work. Rev. r. q Ribble Of
Bishop Payne Divinity school, REV :
w. Grice. warden Bishop Payne Theo-
logical Seminary, and o,hers Rcv
jackson has been the minister in
charge of ST Philips Church since last
fall, and has been called 10 assume
charge as minister of St Philip's
Church. Rev. King has charge OF The
mission work at the Negro Reforma-
tory for Boys. in Hanover County. The
public is invited TO attend the service
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-07

models draped in the latest creations,
and both models and creations suffered
from the mishap.
The auto truck. owned by Whitlock's
millinery establishment BIS East Broad
Street. was in charge Of Willie Davis,
who stopped IL just in front OF CHM
bels to allow IN auto carrying Cap
tain OF Police r. B. Sowell and PATROL
man Waller TO pass About that time
street car came along and bumped
the truck. knocking Davis to the pave
ment. The engine of the truck was
still running and tho impetus given by
the collision with the car was sufficient
TO start the auto on it's rampage
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-07
NURSES HAVE SAILED
First tirGirin Emergency Detachment
of lied Cross tx Way to
France.

News has been received in Richmond
or INC sailing Of the first Virginia
emergency detachment OF Red Cross
nurses which left Richmond sevcra!
weeks "co Tho Virginia urit Of ten
nurses was in charge of Miss S1llic
Jcrrics. former assistant supcrintcnd-
"ni az Johnston Willis Sanatorium. DR..
Eohcrt c. Bryan'S hospital unit Of
twenty nurses with u reserve of ff-
Teen "1s been made up and is await
nlE orders. as well as the University
base hospital unit Of sevcrtynvc
nurses. II Was impossible. however.
10 make up the scventy-fvc nurses
within the state. according tc Rcd
cross requirements. so number of
Ia" University base hospital nurses are
from outside tho state. Norfolk is
rs" forming hospital unit which viii
shortly lac ready for service
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-07
MUNICIPAL SURVEY
HAS ACTUALLY BEGUN
Specialists Meet Members OF Charter
Change Committee and Discuss
Situation.
CONTRACT is GIVEN APPROVAL
Must BE Signed by Mayor, Directors
of Civic Association and Executive
Head of New York Bureau Of Mu-
nicipal Research.

To all intcutS and purposes the sur
vey of the municipal government and
departments is under way, and, though
the contract between the city, II. civic
Association and the New York Bureau
of Municipal Research has cot been
signed, specialists of the later or
Sanization are on the ground engaged
in necessary preliminary work.
Assistant City Attorney George
Wayne Anderson last night read TO
the Council Committee on Charter
Changes the contract authorizing the
survey. Members of the committee sug-
ScStcd several minor changes. whIc;.
We're made, and the agreement was APP
proved. IL now awaits the signature
of Mayor Anslic. X. Fulton Cutting.
chairman Of the board of trustees Of
the New York bureau. and John -
EaSlcy, II. X. Anderson. l.. l.. bcmisS.
John Kerr Branch. T. NJ. Darlington.
1. j. Marcuse, ". I. Reed. Frank w.
Duke John Stewart Bryan and Wynd
ham r. Meredith, composing the cXccu-
tive committee OF the Civic Associt
ton, which has agreed to pay :or the
cos, OF the survey.
Speaking for the civic Association,
Mr. Meredith said that it was tho wish
TO have all persons concerned cooper
ate to bring the survey To success
full conclusion. and members of the
committee agreed with him.
DEPARTMENTAL RESPoRTS
PUT IN THEIR HANDS
AS an actual beginning the commit
tee directed its clerk. Alfred II. Nc
Dowcl, TO turn over TO II. II. Sands,
director and supervisor of field work
of the research bureau. and his staff
of assistants all reports recently made
TO tho Council. referred TO the commit
tee, by the heads OF different depart
ments. These reports were made in re-
Spouse to the Batkins resolution. call
ing for survey of city departments
by their respective chiefs. They con-
tain numerous recommendations and
suggestions OF changes, which would
work for greater coordination and CT
hciency if put into operation. 1t is
expected that tho specialists on things
municipal will gain from these papers
considerable information Of value as
TO the operation of the Richmond gov
eminent
Mr. Sa-ds and his stan attended the
meeting, AZ the conclusion Of which
they were introduced to all city OH
Gals present !y lcr. Anderson. cxccu-
,iv" secretary OF the Civic Associa-
ton.
MIR sands declared that in all the
city Offices which he had visited that
ne found rot only a cordial welcome.
nut was given and assured of the ut
most cooperation and support by all
officials ard employees This, he said.
would undoubtedly greatly facilitate
the work of tho survey
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-07
TURPIN ESTATE, $13,5OO
Justice OF C!'ii court Leaves Entire
Property to His

Judge William NJ. Turpin, whose Will
was admitted 10 probate Yesterday In
the Chanccry Court, left an estate val
uel at Sl3.50c. which is hnaueathed to
niece, Susap Miles Cooke.
The viii. which is remarkably brief.
follows:
II. direct that all my just debts
ne paid a-cd that tombstone be erect
cd over my grave. costing not more
than 500
80. give. devise and bequeath nv
entire estate Of every nature whatso-
ever of which ! shall die seized and
possessed 10 my beloved niece. Susan
Miles Cooke. hereby making her my
sole heir.
% hereby name Lawrence II. Cooke
as the executor of this my last will and
testament and request that no security
be required of him IS such executor
This viii and testament is written and
signed wholly in my own handwriting
Witness my hand and seal, this
seventh day of February. 1911.
WILLIAM MILES TURPIN"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-07
Bureau Of Information
at the Wom:n's Club

Mrs. j. Allison Hodges. chairman
Of the woman's committee of the
Council of Defense, Virginia Divi-
sion, desires TINT stress be laid on
the mntter Of the bureau Of Informal
tion which will he open to-day, Mon
dny and Tuesday at the Womnn's
Club for the express purpose of mn
swcrinE all questions pertaining to
the repatriation Tuesday. Also. that
any women who wish to volunteer
to help In tho registration VIII send
I'm their names TO the Womnn's Club
before Tueadny, or To the captains
OF their respective wards.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-07
BANKS MAY RECEIVE
!: MONEY FOR CAS- BILLS
Powell Proposes Consolidation in
$3.50 Interest of Public Con-
venienCe.
SAVE STANDING AT CITY HALL
Familiar Line Outside of Treasurer's
Office to BE Obviated-GaS and
Water Statements to BE Rendered
on One Bill.

Sweeping changes in the method Of
paying gas and water bills. which Will
operate to high degree of benefit
to the consumer. will be. 1t is expected.
put into effect within the next sixty
days by the City Council.
Several months ago John H!rsehhers,
chairman of the Administrative Board.
proposed to have gas ana water bulls
rendered one bill This plan grew
until it expanded into project To con-
'solidate the Gas and Water Depart
ments, and an ordinance 10 carry out
that idea was prepared and finally
submitted TO the Council. |, was re-
ferred FIRST to one committee and then
to another. until is was finally pushed
before the Committee on Charter
Changes, where it now rests.
When it passed through the hands
of the Finance Committee. Councilman
Fred h Powell realized the value Of
the plan TO render one statement, in
stead OF two. for gas and water bills.
and he conceived a further plan. for
the convenience of the public. of hav-
ing these bills payable at different
banks to be esignated by the Coun-
ell
Acting under the authority of the
Finance Committee, MIR. Powell has
been at work on the matter for several
weeks. He first secured consent from
banks in different sections OF the city
to accept payment of the money due
the city, and then went to work with
City Accountant Golfer on a plan to
consolidate the monthly statements of
the two departments.
EVERYTHING READY TO
PUT PLAN IN OPERATION
Last night Mr.. Powell announced
that everything was practically in
shape to put the plan into operation.
He will prepare proper ordinance
and introduce ii in the Council at the
earliest possible time.
The inauguration Of this plan will
mean that householdcrs viii not have
to stand in line at suhstations or at
the City Hall TO pay their gas and
water bills. The names and locations
Of the banks authorized 10 accept pay
ment will he printed on the back Of
each bill rendered the consumer and
he may select the bank most con-
venient to make settlement II will
take but few seconds to pay the ac-
count and receive a recciptcd bill.
Aside from increased convenience TO
the public, the plan will he Of henoti,
to the city in the way OF saving
money. II can he operated with one
clerk less than under the present Sys-
tenn, and. therefore, save salary of
$1,000 now paid ont of the city treas
ury each year In addition. il will do
away with the suhstations opcratcci
by the departments in different parts.
OF the city for fcw days each month.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-07
EVEN DOZEN ENLIST
Recruiting Continues nj I.o.y Ebb
Good Prospects for SiEnnl
CorDS.

Recruiting continued at low ehb
here yesterday. only an even dozen
men being enlisted for the various
branches of service. The marine
corps and Richmond Blues led the list
with three men each. while the navy
experienced the dnllcst day in long
time, getting only one man.
Lieutenant TAYLOR, who is here re-
cruitinG battalion OF signal corps
for the regular army, stated that. in
Guided in the contingent must bc four
horseshocrs and cigh. cooks. each no
si;ion paying SIS monthly. \ great
deal Of interest is hnir~ cvincod =, the
signal corps. many inquiries being re
c"ived daily and it il believed that the
battalion will he raised without diff
iculty.
The Richmond Blues are s,in badly
IN n"ed Of recruits, the new men that
are being secured hardly coming in
fast enough TO equalize the number of
discharges that arc neccssita,ed by
various causes. The Blues cxpoc, TO
hc called into service worry shortly. and
both officers and men OF tho comma nd
arc anxious Ia fiji the depleted ranks
with volunteers.
Those "nlisting here yesterday were
as follows:
Army Theodore Owen. C;anncv. s
C., and John y. Rector. rurlcar. y c
In addition. the station at Norfolk re-
c"irc' one man. making the total for
the district. three.
Nrvy-Charles Vaughn, Jr.. 1912
Third Avenue
Marine corps-DouElas Hammond and
Basil f.. Love. Charleston, w Va. and
Samuel H. Hardy and James A Brax-
ton, Richmond.
Richmond Blues-Robcrt H. Parks.
Big Island. Va: Roland T. Scott. Anne
liza Courthouse. Jacob l.. Coyner. Glover
Lick. w. Va: Fred w. Rechal Clarks-
willie Va
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-07
JURY FAILS TO AGREE
WIZ FURTHER Consider Case or David
Alexander. Alleged PeepinS Tom
This Morning.

After Trial lasting prartically all
Gay ana until nearly IL o'clock last
night jury in the Hastings Court
was unable 10 agree in the case Of
David Alexander. "a negro chauffeur
accused OF annoying nurses at Grace
'''S pi'al ny pccn'nE at them through
windows In Police Court the man VS.
hhcd 500. but he appealed from this
decision.
Alter considering the case for a half
an hour last night. the jury was un-
S"ie 10 agree IT was adjourned by
'unSc Richardson until 10 o'clock this
morning. when further effort to reach
verdict will he made
Alexander was prosecuted by Com
mohwealth's Attorney Wise and Can
tam ~ b. Guigon. and was defended
by l.. . Wendcnburg
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-07
WANTED IN WASHINGTON
Major PuIlinm Wires for Mnn Under
Arrest Here OH False Pre-
tense Charge,

Captain of Detectives McNahon yes
terday received q wire from Major
pulliam, superintendent Of police in
Washington wanting to know how the
release Of II. a. Turner. held here for
obtaining money under false prctenses.
may he arranged. Turner is alleged
to have solicited funds in Richmond for
an institution called the "Virginia Lii
hrary for thu Blind" which. so far as
is known, does not exist
In the telegram from Washington
nothing was said as TO why Turner'S
release is desired
Turner's hearing is set for June l3.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-07
Commissioned M Capt.Ip

Emmett Temple Robinson. q Rich
mond automobile dealer yesterday re-
'"iN"d commission as captain in tho
PuhEtcrmaSicrS department. officers
reserve corps. from tho War Depart
ment, after having passed the cxami-
nations IN Washington carly last
MONTH Captain Robinson is "a native
OF norfolk. and l. "a nephew OF Mrs. W.
T. u Slaughter, Of that city. hut has
made his home in this city. at ll0S
Grove Avenue, for several years.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-07
Southern RniIwny Earnings.

Estimated operating revenues of the
southern Railway system for the fourth
week of June aggregated S2.S57,356
As compared with actual earnings Of
S2.3S5.547 for the corresponding week
OF last year. according to figures an
nounced yesterday by Comptroller a.
ii. Plant. Revenues for tho month
were estimated ut $9,201,393, increasing
sl.57S.5ll over the same month of last
year.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-07
Judge White Designated.

judE" i. u. White. Of Norfolk. was
dcS'Snatcd yesterday by Governor
'i"Ti to preside for Judge Haas over
tn" Circuit Court OF Roci;inEha,n Conn
". which convencs on July Is TO hear
motions for now trials in the cases Of
the Commonwealth against r. Is
Smy'h" and n. w Bcrtram against
SmNihc The first is Il criminal libel
SUIT decided adversely to Smythc. and
n" second Is 4 civil suit decided in
favor OF Ecrtran