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The Washington times., 1910-12-18
Brings Coat of Ice Back
From 9,364FOOt Height

MEMPHIS, Tenn, Dec John 2.
Moissant, the Chicago aviator Is re-
Ceiving congratulations today over an
ascent OF 1854 feet during which he at
tempted 70 break the records Of Arm
strong DrexeI and Ralph tombstone
His aerOplane became invisible 70 the
eye. In descending he brought back
with him a coat o. sce- He was In the
air forty-twO minutes and fifty-seven
seconds.
The Washington times., 1910-12-18
FroZe to Death.

HARTFORD. Conn, Dec. 1S-RecliR-
ing against his own barn, a few feet
from his home, George ". burberry,
q well-knOwn politician and former
burgess OF the borough OF Bristol,
Conn, was found today frozen 70
death.
The Washington times., 1910-12-18

The Young Mems Sodnfty Iycsum will
hold a meeting next Tuesday evening at
voted for at the first meeting in JsnU-
ary.
The Washington times., 1910-12-18

Edward T. Davis, director OF the choir
Of the Government Hospital for the In
sane, h~z assumed charge Of the choir
Of the Garden Memorial Presbyterian
Church. the position vacated by Car
ence Smell on account OF his removal TO
California. Nj. Davis is holding re-
hesrsals with the view OF having that
organization assist in the program at
the asylum on Christmas Day.
The Washington times., 1910-12-18

The Holy Name Society Of St AIary's
Catholic Church held a meeting al the
hail of the Young Mems SOdaIity Isy-
ceUm this afternoon Officers for the
ensuing year were elected.
The Washington times., 1910-12-18
Egg LOO Years Old.

BERLIN. Dec ia 1elc-year-cfd
egg has been discovered by a party OF
explorers excavating the sucient No
guntiaCUm. constructed by DrI1sus, son
OF Emperor Augustus Of Rome IN Il
The Washington times., 1910-12-18

The Young Mems SOdality Lyceum
basketball team was dfeated IN a game
of basketball played with the George
town University basketball team at
Armory Han last night The score
VAS Georgetown, q; Lyceum, d
The Washington times., 1910-12-18

In the county circuit court. Judge J.
2. Thornton presiding, IN the case Of
Groves, administrator. vs. the Southern
Railway Company, Judge Thornton yes
erday overruied the demurrer 10 the
evidence fled BIZ the attorneys for the
defense The jury IN this case awarded
damages 10 the plaintiff in the sum Of
5000
The Washington times., 1910-12-18

The funeral or Samuel s Sipple viii
be held from his home, 40 Cameron
street, tomorrow afternoon at go
o'clock The Rev W J Morton, OF
Christ Church, VIII oficiate, and inter
ment viii be IN Christ Church Gene
terry.
The Washington times., 1910-12-18

ri St PauTs Protestant Episcopal
Church this morning a sermon was de-
livered by the Rev David Barr
The Washington times., 1910-12-18

Thomas D. Arlington, Of Washington,
has bought for 500 from T J. Fannon
and J. X NJ Norton a house and lot on
the west side Of Henry street. north Of
VVythe street
The Washington times., 1910-12-18
NINE. LIMA CAVALIER,

Wife Tilted Honeymoon
0 Welcomed o
The Washington times., 1910-12-18

The Rev George N. Cummings, pas
tor OF the Garden Memorial Presbyte-
rian Church. las inaUgurated a series Of
special sermons in his church, The gen
eral subject viii be Miracles Of Johns
Cfosnels..,
The Washington times., 1910-12-18
MEMORIAL SERVICES
At BAPTIST CHURCH
Arranged for Tonight by
Alexandria Congregation.
Society Meeting.
WASHINGTON TINES BUREAU:
ALEXANDRIA. Va. DEC Is.

Before q large congregation the Rev.
W r Watson. at the First Baptist
Church. delivered his sermon on Help
fitness this morning This evening al
80 O'Clock the annual memorial ser
vices viii be held at the church
The Washington times., 1910-12-18

The principal Service on Christmas
Day in St Teresa's Church viii be a
midnight mass. At this service the
choir viii render It's special musical pro-
gram. Oother masses viii follow al $50
O'Clock a. m and at 8 O'Clock a. m.
The Washington times., 1910-12-18

4 meeting OF the Allison Woman's
Christian Temperance Union viii be
held at the ChiIdren-s Home, Duke and
Royal streets. tomorrow afternoon at ;
O'CLOCK
The Washington times., 1910-12-18

The last weekly drill Of the AIexan-
dria Light Infantry before the adjourn
u1ent for the Christmas holidays viii be
held at the armory tomorrow evening
The Washington times., 1910-12-18
MAINS DOWN NOW
TO TWINING CITY
Congress Heights Nearer to
City Water Since Section
Is Finished.
WASHINGTON TINES BUREAU.

AsN~AS-'sAi T. ~ D4@N-- Is
The water mains to Congress Heights
have been installed during the last few
days along Minnesota avenue, between
Twlning c-cv cnd Anacostia. Il viii
next bc laid n Fourteenth street and
then installed along Nichols avenue
southwark 70 Congress Heights An
appro oriation o. 81, 15r1 was made avail
able by Congress 20 extend the system
The Washington times., 1910-12-18

In the corporation court, Judge l. c
Barley presiding. a limited divorce was
granted Annie NJ Gordon from Thomas
y. Gordon Yesterday.
The Washington times., 1910-12-18

Misses Matilda and Margaret McwHI-
Jams havepurchased from Thompson 3
-Appich, agents for the heirs Of the late
Frank s Harper, a three-story brick
dwelling al the northwest corner Of
Duke and Columbus streets.
The Washington times., 1910-12-18

Frank Isaac, Of the Anacostia Bank.
IS passing the week with the Rev
Charles o. Isaac, his father. IN BaItI-
more
The Washington times., 1910-12-18

The annual meeting Of the stockhoId-
ers OF the Citizens National Bank viii
be held at the bank building, St AsaDh
and King Streets At noon, January 10.
when directors VIII be elected
The Washington times., 1910-12-18

Armistead Williams. Of the Interior
Department, accompanied by Thomas
Hall Of Washington, has returned from
a hunting trip around Gainesville. Va
They bagged seventy-dve rabbits and
numerous birds
The Washington times., 1910-12-18

While Grant Thomas, q huckster, left
his wagon standing On Sumner road,
near Nichols avenue, yesterday, some
one stole seven rabbits from It Thomas
reported the theft 10 the police.
The Washington times., 1910-12-18

Five pistol shots early last night
aroused the police Of the Eleventh pre-
cinct. Policemen Donovan and Brooks
were sent 10 Investigate. Il was stated
the shots came from the vicinity Of the
Douglass place
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-11-07
MURDERER WEEPS
W|THH|S CHILDREN
AFFECTING SCENE WITNESSED
IN CELL OF WIFE AND
CHILD SLAYER.

NORFOLK. VA. November An
affecting talk occurred Monday be-
tween John j. Smyth, the bartender
who killed his wife and daughter, and
hts little son, who testified against
him ut the trial which resulted in his
being condemned TO c:e December =
The father kissed the child and at
one time broke completely down and
wept. but the child, apparently unable
To understand tho situation. retained
HE composure and was not affscted
by the meeting.
The father asked what would be-
come of the boy and was told that he
would he sent to a Catholic orphans
nome In Roanoke.
The father told little Willie to
always remember his sisters and ia
write them often. doing always what
he could for them when he grew up.
Smyth had a Visit yesterday from
his two little daughters who are now
inmates Of the st. Marys Orphan
Asylum in this city. where they nave
been since their mother was muruer.
ed
The gtsl and father were much ar
feeted and all wept myth will he
carried to Richmond between now
and November a.
His attorney A. p. rhoni Jr., will
on Monday next lay the record In the
case bsfors Governor Mann with the
hope Of securing a Communication OF
sentence to life imprisonment.
6myth 10 without funds to appeal
his case to the supreme court.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-11-07
EVERYTHING IS READY
FOR PURE F00O SHOW
AFFAIR OPENS MONDAY NIGHT
UNDER AUSPICES OF GRO
GERS ASSOCIATION.

Artists and workmen were busy
Monday morning putting on the hn-
ishing touches III preparation for the
opening of the Greater Richmond
Pure Food Show at Masonic Temple
at 1880 o'clock Monday night.
The entire second floor of the tenn
pie building is being used by tire ex-
aibitors, The booths being decorated
with vari-colored bunting and pre-
senting an exceedingly spectacular ap-
pearance. The show. which Is under
the auspices of the Retail Grocers
Association of Richmond. will con-
tinue for two weeks.
Following are some of the Rich
mond exhibitors, Acme Milling Com
pany. southern Manufacturing Com
pany. The Dunlop Mills. Spence Nun
namaker Company. Beaufort Lithis
Water Company American Baking
Company. Grocers' Supply Company
Three Oats Products Company, Hof-
heimre and Moltz, Nolde Brothers
National Cash Register Company, w
S. Forbes and Company, Ryan. Smith
and Company,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-11-07
PLACE MEMORIAL TABLET
ON WALL OF TREDEGAR
Interesting Ceremony Makes Recognition OF Grea. Work
Done BY This Concern in Behalf Of the
Coniederacy.

cannon for Tire tinted states govern
mont. and When the war broke out In
1861 IL was the only foundry III the
youth that had ever made cannon.
Z rom 1854 IL 1865 eleven hundred
and sixty cannon were cast for the
Confederate States government. Al
most sUpeTbuman power was neces-
sary to complete these articles. There
wre no concerns in thea South that
could supply the necessary material
and component parts Ehc trees had
10 he teited and converted into char
coal. the ore had 10 he mined with
nearly every able bodied man enlist
ed in the army. 1t was almost impos-
sibie to secure labor; the coal ha d
To he mined by the company from
ueighhoring mines, and oftentiines
food and clothing had TO be suppnei
10 the workmen. The ten-inch Co
iun hiad. which was turned over To
the Confederate government, was the
sole product of J. II. Anderson d Co.
every detail having been made at the
foundry. BESIDES the cannon, nails.
iron weapons and numberiess small
pr articles were made for the army,
the wrought iron armor OF TIE iri-
gate Merrimae being one Of the chief
eat OF the many Invaluable services
rendered hy this foundry to the strug'
CLING South in its hour OF need.
The little gathering at the unveil-
ing was composed OF those to whom
the work of General Anderson and
his foundry and the Confederate
cause mean much. Mrs. Joseph X
Anderson, widow of General Ander-
son. and her sons and daughters were
present, namely Mrs. Edwin l.. Hob
son. Mrs. r. Seldom Bruce, Colonel
and Mrs. Archer Anderson, Mr.. Jo-
seph r. Anderson. Governor and MrF
William Hodges Mann. Lieutenant
Governor and Mrs. j. Taylor Eilyson
and Mayor and Mrs. y. G. Richard
son were among the prominent per-
sons assembled, as were a number OF
the memb ers OF the Confederate Me-
mortal Literary Society, including tins
president Mrs. Lizzie Cary Daniel
and the chairman of tho sites com
lnittee, Mrs. Werth.
After the ceremonies. intrnistieail,
valuable souvenirs, consisting or a
horseshoe made from a part OF the
armor Of the Confederate iron-clad
Virginia made at the TredeRar lror
Works. were presented 10 those pres
emf,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-11-07
VIRGINIA MAN IS
PUT ON COMMITTEE
DIR. CANNON APPOINTED TO
VACANCY IN HE4ADQU ARTERs
COATMITEE. OF NATIONAL
ANTI-SALODN
LEAGUE

COLUMBUS. u. Nov. 7.--Rev. DR.
James Cannon, Jr., OF Virginia has
been chosen Il member of the head
quarters committee of the Anti Sa :
loon League Of America to succeed
Rev. 8. F.. Nicholson, who has accept
ed employment ny the National
League. This committee is becom
1i.s increasingly important as the
work OF the league develops through
out the country.
The national hea dquarters commit
tee has charge ef the work of the
National Anti-Saieon League Of
America during the interval OF the
convention. The other committee Is
composed Of seven members. The
other members are II. S. Dulanev,
Esq. of Baltimore. Nd. Wayne b
Wheeler. Esq, OF Columbus. o.; FIJI,
more Condit, ESQ. Of Newark. \. l.
Bishop Luther 4. Wilson, of Phila-
delphia, Pa: Hon. 4. J. Scroggin,
Lexington, H.. and Rev. Brooks Law
renee. OF Birmingham, Ala. Virginia
has never before had a place in the
membership OF this committee.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-11-07

Dr. \ Antefn, representative IRON
Argentine Republic to- the Military sur
seons' Convention which met in Ricn-
inond iast week. arrived In the city
Monday morning aud seemed much
surprised To learn that the convention
concluded its business several days
ago
Ens1tSnaY.d by this fact, br. Anttio,
who also hears the title OF colonel
decided to continue his journey ia
Washing ton after seeing few OF the
sights IN Richmond 1Tr, arrived here
soon after the breakfast hour. and
when he inquired for the location Of
the most important medical institution
ia the eity was referred 10 Memorial
Hospital He forthwith set out from
the railway station to this institution
and there he was shown every couf-
t"sN and attention. lie eHiDced spe
cia interest in the nurses training
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-11-07
BISHOP VIII SON SCORES
MODERN-DAY SOCIETY
Distinguished Methodist Divine breaches Forceul Sermo
Al Broad Street Church Preliminary to opening OF
Conference Over Which He is to Preside.

What is society doing? asked
bishop Alpheus W. Wilson i'll the
course or sermon at Broad Street
Methodist church Sunday morning.
1t Is seeking something to make
il forget itself 1t can't look into
itself as in a mirror. 1t wants every
thing that stimulates and excites, and
leaves ont the only thing that can
give Ii ccmfort-comtnunio with
God
Modern social life has reached
the last stage OF degradation" con-
tinued the bishop, who went on to
say that ethics cannot possibly live
without God
1T isn't genius. ART culture and
literature that Will save man" he
insisted, even though many seem to
cherish ouch beliefs to-day.
The church Is stronger than all
else and nothing car crush it. Pee-
pie may think it weak because 1t is
not welded into mighty undivided or
ganization. but they are vastly mis-
taken. Spiritual forces are the real
active forces. Men may clean cities.
purge Sums make scientific discoy-
cries and researches. and in doing so
think they can work without God. II
Is an indispntable fact however that
God reigns and will continue to reign
and nothing without His touch will
succeed"
Bishop Wilson laid special empha-
sis on the power of PRAYER in effect
ing results.
His text. selected from Malachi >:
is. Was as follows: Then shall We
return and discern between the
righteous and wicked, between him
that serveth God and him that sery-
eth Him not
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-11-07
DR.. ANTELO COMES TOO
LATE FOR CONVENTION
Argentine Representative to Assembly OF Military Surgeons
Reaches Richmond and is Surprised to Learn That
Meeting Adjourned Several Days Ago.

school. asking Miss Van Wort. the su-
perintendent, many questions III bro
ken English Oh this subject.
AZ ne expected to catch tue noon
train for Washington, DR.. Ante1o did
not tarry at the hospital long enough
10 witness any of the usual morning
operations. When he left he express
ed himself as highly pleased with what
he had seen Of Richmond
DIR. Antelo In distinguished in bear
ing, being somewhat above the medium
height and possessing an exceedingly
full black handsome mouctache which
curis slightly al the ends. He wore
American civilian clothes during his
stop in Richmond.
Being more fortunate than DR.
Raotte. the French representative, Or
Antelo escaped the risors of seasick =
ness on his voyage up from south
America
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-11-07
SETS DECEMBER 8
FOR LIQUOR FIGHT
JUDGE CHRISTIAN FINES DAY ON
WHICH VETS AND DRYS Will
BATTLE IN LYNCHBURG.

Especial to The Richmond VirEinian.)
LYNCHBERG. VA, Nov. THE
liquor war WAS reopened here In ear
nest Monday morning when Judge
Christian. in the Corporation Court
opened a petition OF $50 voters and
fxed Friday, Deceber ?, for the day
on which a local option election Will
hes held IN this city.
The petition was canvassed and
found IL contain more than suffi-
eient number OF names to secure an
election
No opposition was offered IN court
on the part of the Ant-Saloon
League.
The Anti-Saloon Leagne to-day
opened headquarters on Eighth street
and will be in charge of Rev. J. -.
McAlister superintendent OF the
State Anti-Saloon League.
a hot battle is looked for.
The wet campaign will be con-
Quoted by a newly formed license
league.
Preparations have been made to
wage a strenuous fight on both sides,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-11-07
THE RICHMOND vIRGIN1AN-MoNDAY, xovEMBER I le1o

and ! secured the passage OF this law
TO better conditions. II Is for the peo-
plc- to decide.
Il fall to understand why the board
of supervisors should be 40 anxious
to retain control of this $4,000 n year,
when they get so little for expanding
II. Are they such business men as
not to he criticized? They left about
$4,000 In the ircasurer's hands for a
year. Had he died his successor would
have received , per cent. or $1,000 in
commissions. a dead loss to the county.
Was that business-iikea
IF there arc defects In the law II
can be easily amended by the next
Legislature, which meets less than
nine months after the new law will,
go into effect, Ii adopted. But let us
not lose this opportunity to make a
start toward better era of road build
ing In Henr.co county"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-11-07

Would II not be better to have road
board which would take the people
into its confidence?
Sixth: Objection is made to the
tern, practical road builder as APP
piled to the road superintendent. They
say he should be an expert or 'scien-
tifC road man. How many OF the
employees on the rosd now are 'ex-
pert or scientific? Practical includes
both. I know tho people Of the county
are willing to trust crawford Redd,
who would be n memb. ] Of the appoint
ing board. in the se;es tien % a proper
man for superintendent.
Up 70 the People.
II have but one object in yiew--to
benefit the county. II the people are
satisfied with the present road man
ap-fnent, ! have nothing to say. / do
not think We are getting as good roads
as we should have for the money spent
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-11-07
HOPE TO POSTPONE
TRUSTEE ELECTION

Members of the Washington ward
delegation are reported to be eiatcd
over what they believe to have been a
successful piece OF lobbying to prevent
an election OF a school trustee at the
Joint session OF the City Council Mon
day night.
The joint session 10 called for ths
sole purpose OF receiving the reslgna
ttion Of Mr.. John Bagby and eiecting
his successor Nevertheless. Wash
ington ward representatives are said
TO have secured enough votes to cause
the election to be postuoned until tho
Southside Is included in the first dis
trict. Then a strong effort will be
made to place a Southside man in the
vacant trusteeship.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-11-07

Opinion is divided over the out
come in Tuesday election concerning
the adoption of the bill of Represen
tation Z. w Throekmorson, which
would take the affairs OF road building
of Henrico county out OF the hands OF
the supervisors and vest them in q
board 10 I've named by the circuit
eouft. Mr.. Throckmorton, who M
,rodueed the bin in the last iegis-
laturs, Is confident OF the success OF
his measure, despite petitions when
have been circulated hy persons op-
posing it.
IL has deVeIoped that many voters
have been unfamiliar with the pro-
posed law. There has been little in-
lerest displayed IN Il D* citizens,
However. during the past week MI.
ck,uorton has spoken al several
largely attended meetings and explain
ed IN. provisions Of the new plan
and pointed out how greater henent-
in HIGHWAY construction viii result II
the voters endorse il. lie declares
that road building will he taken out
Of politics and come under the super
vision of hoard which viii have
nothing else to do other than To care
far the county highways.
Withdrew Name.
ing his name from = petition urging
the defeat of the proposed law has
greatly eiated Mr.. Throckmorton, who
believes that this action Will be fol-
lowed by others citiztns who have
gained 4 fuller knowledge of what
the measure provides.
The patron OF the bill Is OF the
opinion that opposition has been
created and raised by tho county
supervisors and he does not hest
tate ~ Say that this luminosity ha.
been aroused because the ratification
Of his plan will take from the board
it's powers To disburse county funds
upon the roads.
Speaking of this. Mr.. Throekmorton
has said,
The petition gotten up by the sup
ervisors IL so mislaad ding thst AM
sure that many persons signed 1t
under "A misappre ension. In order
that the voters may understand the
bili, viii endeaVor to answer these
objections 10 far az recall them
Selection Of OfiicerS.
first. They esy that the new road
iaw will take the selection OF tn.
road commissioners away from the
people and vest Il la an appointing
board During the session OF the leg
islature ~ 1898. got bin through
the House leaving the election OK the
read commissioners 70 the people
These same sup@ryieurs were AN stren-
aoGs III their opposition TO that bill
as they are 10 this 60 WE may well
ire 4 lutte skeptiesl Of their sincerity
N urging this objection. Rssidss. they
DO mi ailp. ihe people - ha~e any
scsrs u the appointment 81 ther resd
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-11-07
BAPTIST DESIRS
SCHOOL IN EROUPE
HEAR ADDRESS BY DR.. VlNiNc
AND HEARTILY ENDORSE
HIS WORK.

having an European Baptist Gniver-
city was made by DIR. A. ]. Winning. OF
London, Canada before the Baptist
Minister'S Conference at the First Bap-
tist church Monday morning
Following the address the confer
ence adopted tho following resolution:
The Baptist Pastors Conference OF
Richmond, having heard OF the move
ment to establish Baptist inxtitu-
ton OF learning on tho continent OF
Europe, liz profoundly impressed with
the need and importance OF such a
school. We heartily commend this en-
terprise and its representative. Dr. A.
j. Vining. to the liberality OF the Bar-
lists OF Virginia
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-11-07
URGES MISSION WORK
AMONG C0L0RED RACE

Rev. John Little, student mission
worker Of Louisville. Ky. addressed
the Presbyterian weekly ministerial
meeting Monday morning on the sub.
ject OF extension OF church work
among the negroes. He said that
Richmond appeared TO offer \ SPLEEN
did Geld for this class. and he saw
no reason why the, Presbyterians
should not take the lead In promot-
Ing II.
His mission work in Louisville. he
raid, had been proiint of most satie-
factory results. especially among per-
sons who frequently lived within the
shadow OF churches and yet had never
heard Of Gods name.
Prior to this address the ministers
practically agreed not 70 merge their
order of Covenanters With similar
organizations Of the boyT brigade
type. as had been proposed.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-11-07
THIRD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
VILE PROBABLY CALL PASTOR

Notice waa given on Sunday 1asl
for . mastinE of the congregation OF
the Third Presbyterian church. to be
held ON "Wednesday night. November
,. This meeting will act upon the
report Of committee appointed some
wesks $50 10 whom was assigned the
duty OF recommending minister tn
succeed the late pastor. Raw. Il. Il.
ExGls1ton. DR.. MeFaden, pastor OF
First Presbyterian church. will preach
and slao moderate the meeting. what
the result will be cannot exactly be
determined in advance. but Il 70 be-
lieged that the church will sniidly
endorse the nnahimcus choice of the
0eWmitteA