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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-09-26
.R|GLER STRANGER
TO LOCAL MACNATE
Owner Bradley Says He Knows
Nothing About Umpire Man
aging the Colts.

II Umpire RigIer has been named
for the Job of manager of the Rich
mond club, / know nothing about II. :"
said Owner Bradley, OF the Colts.
Monday AS 10 our making an ef-
fort to secure him, that is all bosh. .
continued the magnate. u know
absolutely nothing about IT,"
Owner Bradley acknowledged sew
eral days ago that he is negotiating
with First Baseman Dobson with the
idea of making him manager of the
team, and he has also limited that he
may secure a first baseman from the
North who will manage the club,
Umpire Rigier. however, Is not in the
running. He would doubtless be will
ing to get the job, but. according to
the locai magnate, he is not known
and is out of consideration.
Not Circuit Committee.
The meeting of several baseball
magnates in Norfolk Friday afternoon
was not a meeting of the circuit COM
mittee. This will be held In Rich
mond on october s. The meeting
in Norfolk was simply an effort 10
ascertain how things stand. Owner
Bradley says that the statement that
Richmond is to stand by Norfolk is
not Srrect. "As l stated on Satur-
day" said Mr.. Bradley Monday
nothing was promised and nothing
was pledged. 1t is up to the circuit
committee, which meets Saturday
and then 1t is up to the league mag
mates to act on the findings of the
committee"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-09-26
ME FOR THE. HONk-HONK
DECLARES CHIEF JOYNES
Head of Local Fire Department Says He Loves His Horse and
Buggy But Oh You City Bought Autmnohe-Will
Ask App ropriarion.

postal cards on which was displayed
their ukenesses sitting nonehalantly
in an automobile, smiling and debon-
air.
These picture postal cards were the
last straw. Ever since Chief JONES
has determined to ask that the city
appropriate enough money to buy an
automobile for his own particular Of
fetal use.
He will make the request before
the Board of Fire Commissioners not
iuspro ba bly, when That BODY meets
Monday night. He Will ask the mem
bers to draft resolution to be pre-
scented 20 Council. There is small
chance that the resolution will be IA
vorably acted upon within the imme-
date future, however. IL being cal
culated that numerous other improve
ments now in contemplation will alb
sorb just about all the appropria-
ton granted the department,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-09-26

Before sailing on his return voyage
to America following pilgrimage
through Europe as spiritual director
of party of several hundred, which
included number Of Knights or Co.
lumbus, Bishop Augustine Van de W.
YER Of the Catholic diocese Of VIZ
ginia, babe farewell in Belgium to
his sole surviving brother, who has
been critically Ill for some time The
bishop fingered by the bedside Of his
brother as long as he could consist
entity do SO without interfering with
the plans of his party. He left, feel
ing that he would perhaps never see
his brother again. as the doctors held
out practically no hope of recovery
The bishops grief was all the great
er because OF the fact that he has
lost two other brothers and sister
within the Last two years. They also
resided In Belgium, which is his ma
tive country.
The head of the Virginia diocese
is now In New York. having arrived
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-09-26

Mrs. Bette Holman Phaup an
nounces the approaching marriage of
her daughter. Miss Evelyn Sommer-
VILE Phaup to Mr.. Harry Thompson
Simpson. The ceremony will be per
formed In the home OF the brides
brother, Mr.. Edwin PhRap. 1912 East
Broad street, Wednesday evening,
October 8, at seven o'clock. The Rev
r. A. Goodwin. rector OF st. Johns
Episcopal church, Will be the officiat-
ing minister. Little Misses Virginia
Estelle Mills and Minnie Rob Phaup.
nieces OF the bride, will be the ribbon
girls. The home will be artfstically
decorated in palms and ferns for the
occasion. Immediately after the ccre-
mony the young couple Will leave for
IA Northern tour, and on their return
will be at home to their friends after
october 20 at SOL Chimborazo Boule-
ward.
The Leigh-Street Bible class. owing
to improvements being made In the
church. are holding their services in
the Junior Orders Hall ct Twenty
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-09-26
INCREASE OF 100000
IN DEDFORD'S REALTY
Assessment Books Show Good
Boast-Glass to he Opposed
Other Items.

Especial to The Richmond Nirginian.l
BEDFORD CITY. September go
The new land assessors have just
reported the results of their work
and il Is Interestingly to learn that the
wealth OF Bedford City has Increased
$1,000. 900 during the last five years.
@. w. Koiner. commissioner of
agriculture, will hold a farmers in
stitute here November 5,
Z. X. Meador, secretary OF the So
cialistic organization OF this con-
gressional district. has announced
that the socialists of Bedford meet
at Stewartsville te consider a candi-
date to oppose Ho.i. Carter Glass.
Mrs w. w, Royal has just re-
turned from visit to Halifax county.
Mrs, wayt Royal and two children
are her guests at present.
Mr.. William c. Kirby and Miss
Helen Reynolds were married in
Gillespie on September s.
Mr. Robert r. Carter, of Baltimore,
and Lottie Overstreet, of Bedford
City. were married by Rev w. w.
COLLEEN at the brides home on East
Main street. They swill make their
future home in Washington
CardS are out ANNOUNCING tue up
preaching wedding OF Miss Mary
Ellen Dabney. OF Norfolk. and Harry
Anderson. lately of Bedford. now on
the staff of the Norfolk Virg.nian-
Pilot
The Sunday school workers of the
Methodist church held a Sunday
social Friday evening In their church
The choir OF the Court-Street Metho-
dist church of Lynchburg came up
and furnished a most enjoyable must
cal program. Those singing were. Mrs
Noble and Mr.. Campbell. soloists.
and Messrs. Pettyjohn Campbell. Ford
and Farrar in a quartette All OF the
interior OF the church has lately been
remodeied and a splendid pire organ
put in
Mr.. and Mrs. P-ightwell, formerly
OF this town, now of Charleston, w
a.. are visiting friends here.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-09-26

Fire Chief w II. Joynes has a
Crouch. He has been nursing II ever
since he returned from the conven-
ton of FIRE chiefs IN Syracuse, \. y
Before the chief went away he was
more than proud OF the feet footed
steed which hauis his buggy to and
from fires There is ne denying the
fact that II is a good horse. and a
speedy horse-but IL doesn't suit Chief
Joynes nowadays.
II isn't that Chief Joynes loves his
horse, the less either IL is merely
question Of his loving the automo-
bile more Also. there enters a bit
Of civic pride. and an unwiilingness
to be out Of date.
According TO the chief. he was in
formed by various other chiefs with
whom ne held converse in Syracuse
that they sped TO and from conhagra-
Hons in nice, smelly honk-
wagons Some of them had picture
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-09-26

Clay street, will return home to-
day.
Miss Mary Appersor. who has been
in Richmond Tor the past ten Gays.
part of which time has been spent
guests OF friends on the hill. viii
leave this afternoon for Pittsburg.
where she has accepted a position in
a private school, out In a wealthy
suburb.
Miss Susie Johnson. OF Twenty
ninth and Broad. mas left the city
90 be the guest OF her sister, Mrs
James Dodu, of Chicago.
Miss Matte Sass who has been
spending the summer in Prince Ed
ward county, where she has been
visiting relatives. is now the guest
OF her brother. MIR. S. b. Bass. OF
ChimboraZo Park.
Master Linwood Thompson. of 500
North Twenty fourth street. is much
improved, after slight operation.
Miss Lucy Taylor has returned from
visit to relatives in James City.
Miss Blanche Phaup has returned
home to resume her school duties
after spending the summer with rela
tives in Henderson, North Carolina.
Mr. and Mrs. u. P. Short, of 222s
VEIN ore street, ttIl idst iiSnl IpI
two weeks visit to friends and rela
tives In New York, Philadelphia anS
other Northern cities.
/ Mr.. ]. s. Wilson. OF North Twenty
/ third street has returned from an ex
tended trip to Boston and othe
I Northern cities
/ Mr. and Mrs Charlie Coutts o
s4o4 East Broad street, spent the weel
end with the latters mother in Dos
Well
Rev. George Williams, of NortT
/ Twenty ninth street, is critically i'll.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-09-26
BISHOPS ONLY BROTHER
Is DYING IN BELGIUM
Head Catholic Diocese of Nir gnia Says Farewell Relative
Across Before Sailing for AmercaDeath Exacts Heavy
Toll of His Imme date Family.

on the Lusitania last Friday. Fav-
ing a special message from the Pope
10 Archbishop Farley. OF New York,
in connection with the conservation
Of st. aPtrick's Cathedral, which
takes place on October in New York.
he decided to remain over in Gotham
for few DAYS. He lis expected in
Richmond early Monday night. He
will be accorded a reception one night
this week
Rev. Father Louis Smet. assistant
pastor of St Peters Catholic churcn.
Richmond who is a nephew of the
bishop, has returned home after
meeting him in New York. He re-
ports having found the bishop in fine
health and spirits. Mr.. Fritz Sitter
ding. of Richmond, who accompa MED
the bishops party. came down from
New Yorl; with Father Smet
Colonel w. Gordon McCabe. of
Richmond. and Mr., Kermit Roose-
Welt. of oyster Bay, \. Y. Acre among
the passengers aboard the Lustania.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-09-26

who came to Virginia to spend the
summer in the mountains.
Mrs. Hill, wife OF Rev. w. e. HILL
the gifted pastor Of the Farmville
Presbyterian church. has gone with
her children to visit in the home OF
her father, Rev. DR. English, or Union
theological Seminary
Rev. ]. +. Booker, chairman Of
the Synodical Home Mission Work
of the Presbyterian Church in Vir-
ginia, has his headquarters here.
DR.. Kearney. who has been practic-
ing medicine here, has moved 10
Pamplin City.
Mr. Walker Scott, cashier of the
Planters Bank. has returned from his
vacation. Mrs. Scott accompanied
Miss frankie Mckinney attended
the reception given by President and
Mrs. Graham to the Hampden- Sidney
student body on Thursday evening
The pastor of the Presbyterian
church lie delivering a series or SER
mons on the Bible which attract large
congregations at the evening hour Of
worship each Sunday.
Cashier Walden, of the First Ma
/ tional Bank. Is superintendent of the
| Baptist Sunday school, and has given
| new life to TIE school
Mr. r. Baxter Tuggle. who repre-
sents the American Tobacco Company,
has just returned from an extensive
| business trip through the Southern
! States.
| Mr. c. A. Price, who represents the
Richmond Biscuit Company, has re-
/ turned to work after spending week
with his family here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene ellis are still
! in the mountains.
| Mrs Samueis, Of Front Royal, viii
| spend the winter in F'armvtlle in the
| home of Mr.. J. -. Armistead
| Mr.. j. r. Fiippcn. of Cumberland,
/ has bought q handsome residence on
| High ssreet. AMI will move into IL
with his family.
Mr. r +. Watkins. of the Charlotte
bar, and r. w. Hubbard. OF Bucking-
| ham, attended the sessions of the
Circuit Court. MIR. Hubbard always
I brings with him "A new joke and q
good one.
/ Mr.. W. b. Agnew. Of Notto~ay. IL
with the Anderson Drug Company.
Editor Hart, of the Herald, is sat's-
fed that he holds the reins over tht
/ best driving horse In Farmvile.
Mr. u. w. Hubbard, the new ser
/ geant Of Farmrilie. likes the job. ann
the people are pleased with his work
The retiring sergeant. Mr.. X. ID. Mil
Ter. who sers ed in the capacity FOL
more than twenty years, has convert
ed himself into a genuine haYseed
and Is charmed with the change.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-09-26
MUST. PAY LICENSE
OR Be ARRESTED
Automobiles Add One More Sin
to Norfolk's Already
Heavy List.

Unless the Norfolk automobile own
ers pay their State licenses within a
very short time, Colonel b. o. James.
secretary of the Commonwealth, prom
Uses all kinds of trouble. and has writ
ten TO the Commemorative attorney of
Norfolk city instructing him to have
every delinquent automobile owner ar
rested unless the taxes are paid before
the grand jury meets. This meeting
will be called early next month.
The Norfolk speed artists" hold the
record this year for failure to pay their
license taxes. although the fees are
small. running from SIS to $40, They
have thus far taken chances on being
arrested and prosecuted. and so many
had failed to pay that the Common
Wealth's attorney OF Norfolk wrote TO
Colonel James asking what steps he
wished taken In the matter.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-09-26
Library of Southern Literature.

Library of Southern Literature. Is
OILS 1903.
The Melvin Memorial 1910.
Michael Yates and His Descendants.
by Richard Yates.
Music in the Church, by Peter G.
Lutkin. 1910.
The New Era OF International
Courts, by Simeon f. Baldwin, 1910.
0ber-Ameriean and the Passion
Play 1910.
Old South Leaflets. v. s. Ell
Recollections OF Varied Life, bH
| George Cary Eggleston. 1910
Reports OF the United Confederate
Veterans. l90a-T.
Review OF Labor Legislation %
1910. by Irene q. Andrews.
The Scope of the Activities of the
Alenlst, by w. F. Drewry. 1910.
SectionaIism in Virginia, by G. III.
Amber. 1910.
Separation of Church and Statas
/ by Fl. j. Eckenrode. 1910.
The Sneads of Fluvanna, by Mrs.
William F.. Hatcher. 1910
Who's Who In America. 1910.
Year Book of the Equal Suffrage
League of Virginia. 1910.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-09-26
NIGHT SCHOOL HAS
MANY ADVANTAGES
Students Will BE Enrolled This
Week in the Manifold
Glasses.

This is enrolment week at the as
socfatien night scnool Regular studies
will begin IN the big new building
next week. The class and study rooms
for men occupy the third floor of the
building. while the boys rooms are
In the boys department on the second
floor. All the elementary classes o.
the past years viii be conducted Tor
men. including arithmetic, hookkeep-
ing. commercial English. mechanical
arawing. penmanship and spelling
teiagraphN. window card lettering ana
stenography. The new classes VIII
include architectural drawing. first ala
20 the injured, engraving on 1ewelrs
and eopperplate and type"riting' me
classes tor boys will include arithmetic
and business penmanship and spell
ins. mechanical drawing, stenography
and window card lettering. Begin
ming the middle of October. the fol-
lowing educational clubs will he con-
Quoted for men. the science ~ SER
vice. business building. Including
salesmanship and other important
studies wilt he organized. The iirst
III January short term clubs in window
dressing. automobiling, real estate ana
advertising Will be organized for men
The committee in charge OF the
richardson. chairman. y. G, Scott,
secretary: $. f. Woodward. George
W 8ahike. {. J. BilIups. George b.
Wilson. A. A. Booth and General
Secretary Mckee. The purpose or
the committee is 10 steadily advance
the character and scope of the night
school work until one of the largest
schools in Virginia shall he housed in
the association building. and every
opportunity for advancement in bust
ness and trade life Afforded to the
members of the association
One Link I'm Great Chain.
The work conducted by the Rich
mond Association is link in great
+ chain OF night schools conducted
under the auspices Of the Youns
Mems Christian Associations of North
! America. Last year 4S2 associations
/ conducted night schools. with 52.2I3
| different students enrolled. Boston
/ Mass, having 2.15s students. Dayton
/ o.. 6s2, Seattle. Wash, $50 and
| Washington. ID. C.. Sci.
The Richmond Association will en-
gage an educational director to look
| after the interests OF the men and
| boys who have gone to work and de-
sire TO study at night. or who have
already thoroughly prepared them
selves fer the work they are engaged
| in. and are now anxious to fit them
selves for higher place in life. Full
| Information concerning the night
school can be secured at the asse-
| citation counter from sac o'clock a.
| NJ. 10 so p, NJ. Enrolment books
/ are open.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-09-26
Farnville

Especial 70 The Richmond virginian.)
FARMNILLE. VA. Sept a6.-~Ma-
tor John II. knight, OF the army, and
his family, and Mrs. a. G.. Chaplain
and children. of Washington. b. c.,
are guests in the country home OF Mr.
w. @. Cunningham.
Mr. A. w. Wade. one of the lead
Ing merchants OF the younger business
men of Farmville, has been ON the
sick list, but Is steadily improving
Miss Alice Atkinson. of Columbia
s. c., who spent portion OF the
summer In Farmville, is now visiting
friends In the county OF Charlotte.
Miss Saunders, of Tallahassee. Fla
is so pleased with Farmville that she
has induced her mother to Join ner
here and her friend, Miss Foreman.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-09-26
CHURCH HILL NEWS
this column be left
'phOned Madison 1881

fifth and Marshall streets Sunday.
September rs. was the first meeting
held at this place. and the officers
were glad To note a large attendance.
Notwithstanding the change.
DIR. and Mrs. Charles f. Stuart and
little son, Charles, Jr,, have returned
to Richmond and are boarding with
the Misses Bates. at 2S12 East Frank
liz street, DIR. Stuart was formerly
the paste OF Venahie Street Baptist
church!
Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence Miles. of
Montreal, Canada. are visiting Mr.. and
Mrs, aGry, of 2I6 North Twenty sec
ond street.
Mrs. r. 8. Fuller and family have
returned home, after a several
months stay in Orange, Va.
Miss Beszie Phaup. who has been
spending the summer OF Virginia
Beach. has returned home.
Miss Annie Reid. OF King William
county, who has been the guest OF
Miss Sarah 1chappsll Of 34t5 Eas,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-09-26
DISTRICT NO. |.

W. G. Rurch, No. 1906 Everett South Rich
Mrs. j. III. Moss, No. 603 West Main Street Richmond
Digs Jr No. 10s Floyd Ric mond Va433 ESQ
dis Hinnant, No 100 West Fourteenth South
Richmond, Va. 430, 100
Miss Lula Eanes No. 4o3 North Twelfth street, Rich
mond, Va 80 80
Mrs Cobb, S04F Main Richmond Fa47 600
Miss Eueenia Haynes, 700 East Leigh Richmond
va .T9S'of"
Master chard A.. Caskins. No 200 East Cary
Ric me nd iseoio
Mr. W. NJ. Bckers, Jr.. No. sea North Twenty-fifth
Ric nd. 2s475
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-09-26
TWO WILL STAND
FOR LEGISLATURE
A. I. Pitts and A. i. Terrill As
pire to Represent buckingham
In General Assembly.

A. l.. F1tts ana A. i. IerrlH AS~
pire to Represent buckingham J
In General Assembly.
Especial. TO The Richmond yirginian.x ~
BUCKINGHAM. VA, Sept. 2s.--A
L, Pitts, Jr., of Arvonia. and A. H.
TerrilI. of New Canton, are both cans
ddates for the Democratic nominaS
Cumberland in the next Legislatures
Mr. Terrin offered to become a cans
didate before the last election. but
gave way when the claim was made
that a Cumberland man should have
the honor; bur he gave notice then
that he would be a candidate tw0
years later.
Mr. Terrill is a farmer. owning ona
OF the finest estates on the Upper 1
James river. He has been consists
ent Democrat all the time and has
served for many years as a menu
her of the Democratic county com-
mittee
Mr. Pitts is a young lawyer, and I
liz a son of that we'll known capt.
tRlist and business man. A. l.. Pitts.
SIR, OF Arvonia. Young Mr.. Pitts I
has made friends here. and - Z man
OF pleasing address. Both candidates
are men of honor, and 1t la safe to-
say that whichever of the two gets
the nomination will have the loyn1
support of the friends OF the defeated
candidate. Hon. Sands Gayle ID
candidate tn succeed himself az MI
member of the State Senate. and ~,
far as Is known here. one year ahead
Is long time for candidates to ~
looming up. but that is their matter
- ty. ~. - -
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-09-26

records before the close. 1t is now time
for your friends to come to the front with
you, and for you to help yourself. You
won't have to work much longer, but while
you are at it, you will have to be in earnest
about it, and watchful, too, because there
are others in the race; others just as am
bilious as yourself, and they will be work.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-09-26
ONLY FOUR DAYS MORE

ing hard, too, so you can't be too careful.
When we tell you that you can do
great deal i'm the four remaining days,
you must not lose sight of the fact that
your opponents have the same number OF
days of opportunity, and that they are
going to make the best of them. 1t is
question of who will do the hardest work,
and the answer is left with you.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-09-26

Miss George Monte omery. No 1l6 North Lombardy
street, Richmond, Va 25l40
DISTRICT NO. ;.
Gardener Franklin Petersburg Va 800 100
Rev. G. E. b. Smith, Cumberland, 207645
Mrs. Frank Grove Blackstone, Va 1860
Mrs. George Gibson, Jr Chase S+y i1572S
Miss Efe l.. Spratey, Matoaca 622S0
Mrs r. B. lanes, Wyhe Petersburg va... 5000
DISTRICT NO. 4.
Miss Grace Leigh Guyer. No. 7o7 Coquhoun street.
Danvilie. va 4Io'4lo
Robert O. Minter Martnsvie Va 20776O
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-09-26
Gaines---PhiiIlrs.

Especial to The Richmond yirxinian.1
FREDERICKSBURG VA. Sept. 4lx
The engagement or Miss Lily Max1
Well Gaines. Of Center CFosA, EareX
Tappahannock, has been annonnU9
The wedding will take place NJ f
Ephesus Baptist church. Eaeex
ty. October ~. Il ~ ca
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-09-26
Marriage Announced.

Especial to The RichmoNd Vtrginian. }
PORTSMOUTH,. VA. September rs.
Mr.. James d. Brett. of Brooklyn.
M r.. announces the marriage Of his
daughter. Catherine, &c Mr.. Harry
Gayle Williams, of Norfolk. Va
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-09-26

Promptly at midnight, Friday, Sep
TENDER 30th, 1910, the good -natured g-of-
war will be at an end. Candidates in each
district are doing their best to secure
credits during the last few days of the
contest. Those who are in the lead should
look to their laurels, for there are number
of contestants who will make excellent
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-09-26
Beli-Hali.

Especial to The Richmond virginian.4
CAPE CHARLES. VA. September
2s,-Rev George F. Bell, pastor ct1
the First Presbyterian church. An
napolis. Md. native of this county
and well known here, and Mir
Eleanor Maclay Walt. daughter az the
late Judge and Mrs. William Mac
lay Hall. of Bedford, Pa. we're rlRx@a
rted Wednesday at noon by REV. VIII
liam III. Wooiverton. pastor Of Ffr0<
Presbyterian church. stockton. IN. Jx#
and Rev. Allen bartholomew. secFes
tary of missions OF the References
church After an extended weddtnos
trip. Rev. and Mrs Bell will ~ M
home at Annapolis, Nd. after Novexn
Der i5. ssz