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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-09-10
MERCHANTS BUSY
IMPROVING STORES

tcontinued from First Page.)
ers. All the floors have been sub
tected to this Encouragement process
save the first floor. Work on this
latter IL now going on. When all is
complete. Thalheimer Bros. declare
they invite comparison with any store
in New York or any other city.
Cof,en's Have New Store.
Another establishment which has
made great strides Of Improvement Is
that OF the Cohen Company This
firm has been In business for fifty
three years, and. according To Mr.
Isaac Cohen, every year has been
marked by growth.
Only a few weeks ago the firm ceie-
brated it's largest stride thus far.
when the new addition secured by the
purchase of the quarters formerly oc-
cupied by t. II, Taylor 81 Co. was
completed. The old building of the
Taylor Company was torn down and
rebuilt To conform TO the imposing
Cohen store. The old quarters, too,
were remodeled throughout, and the
entire structure converted into what is
practically new building To-day
the company has five-story structure
with a frontage of 100 feet on Broad
street and a depth of 2o7 feet. The
entire work of rebuilding and .emod-
cling cost more than $4,000. and the
result Is a model OF convenience from
an architectural standpoint The big
store liz fitted out with all the most
modern contriyanees making for COM
fort and safety, there being. for in
stance, an automatic fire sprinkiing
system Installed throughout the
building. In case of a confiagration.
an soon az the heat reaches $50 de-
grsAe. the water iss turned on auto
maticaliy, many streams or water.
each with " pressure OF eighty pounds,
h2tng let loose and fall In 4 nircle. "A
fhe axSo ftr&e nm bell1 ~ xS1n& NM
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-09-10

neighborhood of $4,000. it is estimat-
ed The company is now located on
Twentieth street near Main. II eH-
poets TO get into its new quarters the
first part of the coming year, II all
goes we'll with building operations.
Work is being rushed apace on the
foundations for the Virginia Trust
skyacraper on Main street as wen an
for the new posIofiice building in close
proximity. A few days ago, Workmen
broke ground for the new University
College of Medicine to he erected at
Twelfth and Clay streets
Seven frame dwellings built by Mr..
Samuel c. Meredith were recently
completed on Church Hil. They are
located on Twenty eighth street be
tween VI and \ streets and all have
been filed with tenants even this early
after completion The structures are
semi detached \ frame store was
also put by MIR. Meredith in the same
vicinity.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-09-10

attempted to get rich quick THURSDAY.
He procured one OF the Pocahontas
Inn blank checks and proceeded tn ill
IL out for s25. signing the name of
Thomas w. Levering. He secured the
money from II. MilIner and when the
check was presented it was discovered
to be fraudulent. and Harrie was plac-
ed under arrest. tried this evening ana
sent to Taewell 10 tho grand jury.
He has borne a good reputation pre-
vious IT, this.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-09-10
A FAT OLD LADY
IS MOTHER EARTH
She Jostles the Lever at Seven
Trillion Tons-She's Not
Sensitive, However.

NEW YORK. September 10.-Ad-
hitting that he may be wrong to the
extent of five or six grams. Reinhard
A. Wetzel, Instructor in physics at the
City College, announced to-day that
the earth weighs 5000, 900 900, 600. 000,-
900 900, 100000 grams. or seven trillon
tons.
Wetzel has rare head for figgers''
and the apparatus he used In comput-
ing the weight of this mundane sphere
was so delicate that he had To carry
on his experiments after midnight to
avoid the Earring of foot steps in the
building where he worked. He has
now set himself to the task of weigh
ing an ordinary sunbeam.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-09-10
Richmond and Petersburg Electric Railway

Cars leave Manchester, Seventh and Perry
Streets, for Petersburg
So I, $. 70, TO- II, *i2 p NJ, /. 2. -. 4, 5.
~s5;i5 sG. !. 3. *g.l0 p. VI.
lioo P. NJ. for Chester. 1900 midnight for
Petersburg.
Cars leave Petersburg. foot Sycamore Street, for
Manchester
Sis. Gas. *s7I5 %735. s:35, OBS *io:a5
1875 A. M, i2:s5, i:35, 2:3s 3:35, s43s. 5:35
6;35. s7:35. S.35, 935, *l040, li;A0 p. M,
Carries baggage and express.
**Lifnited except Sundays and holidays
All ears from Petersburg connect with ears for
Richmond
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-09-10
EXTENSION PLAN
BOOSTS MARKET
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property on the Three Chop road.
Another deal was the sale OF resi-
dental property in the central portion
of the city and stili another involved a
business establishment on Church Hiil.
The firm deemed il best to give out no
names or figures until records are
made in the courts.
Report Fine Business.
Another firm reported business Tor
the week amounting tn $4,000 with no
figures as TO details. stu another
did $4,000 worth, OF business
Mr.. Charles RuehTmund. of Ruehr-
mund and Bowles, returned during the
week from Washington where he look
ed into the feasibility of new ven
tnre in the realty line In Richmond.
The scheme. as noted In these columns
last week. is Ia build row Of mod
arn up-to-date residences and TO fur
nish one of them as II ready Tor oc-
eiIpancy, so that prospective tenants
or purchasers may have no trouble IN
seeing how the homes would look
when fitted out Mr.. Ruehrmund came
back with a clear idea OF the scheme
as IL has worked In Washington ana
II ID likely that he vii soon take steps
To nut the scheme into effect in Rich
rnond. He also brought back other
ideas which may cause the realty men
of Richmond. 10 sit up and take notice
when they are put into effect
The Abbey Realty Corporation ~
contemplating putting on a new ad-
| dition in the west end about October
list he addition aajeins Colonial
| Place which the company put on some
time ago Ii liz now being developed
| preparatory 10 opening day.
Building Activity Noted.
In the building line activity iS still
| ssetsd, {. The c. IT,. Sausr sxtrsact Coma
| = large plant al the Intersection N
4 1faxShnIl street and pau1n Atreet road
s 71du1 n which NiI 8111k n u
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-09-10
Southern Railway,
TRAINS LEAVE RICHMOND,

TRAINS LEANE KItHNUNU
y. B.-Foliswinx schedule figures published az
information and NOT guaranteed
$40 A. Daily--I,oesl for Charlotte.
l0:45 A. VI -Daily--Liniited-F All points
South Pullman and Day Coaches.
300 p M-Ex sunday Local for Moseey.
900 r. M--Ex Sunday keysville Local
1l:s5 P. M.Daiy Limited, 70. ali points
south Pullman ready $40 p NJ
YORK RIVER LINE
4.aoP NIX sun To West Pr, connecting
for Baltimore Mon. We'd and Fri.
4,3o 4. Nix sun and 2l5 r. M.--Mon.
We'd and Fri---locai to West Point.
TRAINS ARRIVE RICHMOND
From the South 100 A. NJ, $50 = NJ. daily
$40 A. M..-Es. sun. 4lo p. M 5;o5 r. NJ
Daily Ex Sunday. U.oca1
From West Point, 9;3o A. NJ, daily. 1i;3s A. NJ
Wed and Fri. 5A5 p. NJ, FIX. Fun.
$. r., BURGESS, u. p. A..
nln Easf Main street Phnne Madison A -
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-09-10
Three Plead Guilty 10 E'tionIe~.

LYNCHRURG. VA. September 10,
In the corporation court Wednes-
day the following persons, upon pleas
of guilty, were given the sentences in
Dictated:
Harry Ward, grand larceny. one
year, Adltc Watkins, grand larceny
one year; William Pendleton. house
hrea king nine months.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-09-10
MIR. JONES MAY NOT
HAVE AN OPPONENT

Especial to The Richmond virginian)
FREDERICKSBURG VA, Sept.
10.--There is current rumor that
Congressman Jones will have no op-
position in this district. The repub-
lican convention meets here next
month and II is we'll understood that
il will make no nominations.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-09-10
Large Criminal Docket.

( Special to The Richmond virginian.)
DANVILLE, VA, Sept. 10.--The
Corporation Court has been engaged
all this week in dtsposing of one or
the largest criminal dockets of re-
cent years. Convictions have been
secured In many cases OF felonious
shooting. cutting. house-breaking and
larceny and seven or eight prisoners
have been given penitentiary terms.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-09-10
Chesapeake & Ohio Railway

900 A. ! Daiy--fast trains to Old Point
400 r I Newport News and Norfolk.
TAO A.--Daily. l.oesl 10 Newport News
500 P--Daily. Local 10 Old Point
1900 Noon, Week days Mountain Special to
Hinton"
200 F. / Dsly--Louisve and Cincinnati
! 90 p. ! PullInsns,
S.45 P.--Daily. ''St. Louis Chicago Special.
P1tlmans
s 30 A.Dailv Charlottesville Week days
Clifton Forge.
SIS P.--Teek days. Local 20 Gonlonsville.
ll:t5 A.-Daily. lynehbuTg. Lex, G. Forge.
5.l5 P.Daily. To Lynohburg and Clifton
Forge.
TRAINS ARRIVE RICHMOND.
Lees from East--si2s A NJ. T.59 p. Nj.
Through from Fast l .35 A. NJ. 6:S5 p NJ.
Local from West+S:3D A. NJ. $50 A. NJ,
30 p. NJ.
Through-7:o0 A. NJ 2:45 p. NJ,
James River Line :a5 A. NJ, 900 p. NJ.
ADaiiy except Sunday
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-09-10

shows pleasing o1k
dad the
living extends
Mt is
The foundation
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-09-10

with ,he Retail Merchants Association
of Richmond as secretary and man
aget, a position he now holds. lie
il also secretary OF the Virginia Re-
tail Merchants Association. whose
head office is located in Richmond.
MIR. Clarke is active in Masonic CIR
cles, being a past master of kich-
mond Randolph Lodge and its present
secretary.
Native OF Richmond.
Captain A. G.. Diaries, chairman OF
the committee ON light and water, is
a native of Richmond. having been
born here September 6, 1865, and IS
therefore "son OF the Conf edefacE.
MIR Quaries was educated in the pun
lie schools of the city. He entered
the service of the Chesapeake ana
Ohio railway in the transportation
department in 1879. and remained in
that company until 1907, at Whlch
time he was general yardmaster
He was one of the pioneer settlers
of Chestnut HiH. now part OF fiigh-
land Park. having located there IN
1892. Since that time he has taken
active interest In the affairs OF the
community He has been a member
of the Citizens Association ever since
its organization. serving on its various
| committees. Mr.. QuarIes is an active
| member of the Hlghihnu fdi "iS ~
| odist church. past master OK 81:
Johns Lodge, A.. f. and A. M, and
| past patron of Holly Chapter, ORDER
! of Eastern Star.
| College Graduates
! Mr.. Austin r. SPOTS. chairman Oh
/ the finance committee was born IN
/ Richmond May j. 1870.
! He was educated at Richmond Col
\ leae, graduating in 1889. Ills hrst
( business experience was with the firm
of SPOTS & Gibson, but he later con
nected himself with the strickland
! Machine Company with which he mas
been for over ten years, being now It's
secretary and treasurer. In 1905,
while working with the mems league
! of the First baptist church, he ne
came Interested in organizing Sap
! fist church in the Northside, and real
izing the natural advantages of this
suburb, he built home there and
became a resident in 1907 He was
! one Of the charter members of the
! Northside Baptist church, is MEM
( her Of It's finance committee and su-
perintendent Of the Sunday school
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-09-10
AN ORDINANCE
no PROVIDE FOR THE ApvEF

~ n rNs Rnau unh pE sr AP LAW roa
BIDS FOR 4 FRANCHISE TO be
GRANTED BIZ THE TOWN OF
HIGHLAND Mp PARK TO ERECT
FfPkkHccr s CHM wIass ASp c oS
TTHE sTREETrs ANB Alleys u AND
PUBLIC PLACES OF SAID TOWN
o osp ~ cc09NNbsTTIha Is usE s Asp
STREETS. Alleys, AND OTHER
PUBLIC PLACES FOR THE PUR-
POSE OF SUPPLYING ELECTRIC
LIGHT. HEAT AND POWER.
Council Of the Towa Of Hlshi.ad PARK
That an advertisement be published
in the Richmond virginian. news
Town Of Highland J parE stSsr. sei ms
once week f For four Il successivs
weeks, inviting bids in the manner pre-.
e 3 y .S f Sy Il. oMa e
be Substantially IN the words and ng-
nr'' following IN .o 5eni u e :.y'
= ar s assigns g construst - Ana operate
electric lines. polan. MtrAa And nfhAr
appliances In and upon ana under the
streets, alleys and DuAalo pia0s. q
construct, use and opefkts eonduits
and underground appliances under
such streetS, Atleyn and other public
places fcr ths pnrnose "a supplytnx
sEsa wv IS NM is ~
~ ]. 4 S;;| s J, y " Y.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-09-10

A FOR RENT IN THE RICHMOND,
virsinian want ads. will get you
tenant.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-09-10
Born in Henrieo.


Charles Henry Kasteiberg. chairman
Ut the Committee on Streets, was
born In Henrico county in 1872. on
the Meadow Bridge Road, in what in
now a part of the town of Highland
Park.
Mr.. Kastelberg, like many of the
successful business men of Richmond
Was not privileged 10 enjoy the bene-
nts OF college education. receiving
his education in the Public Schools
or the city. He first entered the COM
mercial world, with his father. in the
wholesale and retail meat and provi-
sion business. Since the death OF his
father this business under the manage
nsefaf or himself and brother, has
grown to be not only one of the largest
Independent plants of it's kind In the
4 South, but has grown in popularity az
well.
Mr.. kasteIberg was one OF the pro-
meters and In now one Of the stock
holders and directors of the Fifteenth
Street Bank. which Ia a iiourishing
institution. He is a member of the
Bisiness Mems Club. Shockoe coun-
I'll, Royal Arcanum, and OF Lodge No.
of the Wo0dmen OF the World.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-09-10
started Out Early.

Mr. WifIiam a. Clarke, Jr.. schaIr-
man OF the committee on schools. was
k9Fn In the city Of Richmond Septem-
~ \, 1874. and was educated in
S1hN public schools OF the city. De-
|g<1red. like many. Of the advantages
"a - cnIlcxe educAtion he entered bust
|jS9oG ~ an early age. being at first
DNcf1ted With his father In the re-
1l 9hDe business. with whom he was
oc1at<d Tor fifteen years. Upon
q retirement nf his fathAr from
IN asaoe tA5e1 htsnselt with
&1t&noi2 Iike 1nnufxnce 6ocfeEy
r Il ~ ell1e M Az ~ Nff~
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-09-10

.Ss.s from ANY and all loss. dama&s.
cost and expense to which the sa'a
.-~--------------, It's successors or assn n<'
may be subject by reason, or as re-
suli Of the use OF said poles. stfuctafes
az sxtures by the said Tow n OF HiSh-
la nd park, as herein provided. .
g. The rights and privileges here,a
raute1 are given upon the eNbFSs
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-09-10

ssers or assigns. shall when sc
sted by the Council OF The Town
ghland Park, permit It's poles ana
81 TO be used, WITHOUT cnnpensa.
~ said Town for the purpose %
II and maintaining thereon any
r police alarms. Telegraph or tel.
e wires. which may be necessary
"a exclusive use OF said police 90
epartmens of the Town OF High
Park; provided. that such use ~
own Of Highland Park shall NOT
ere with the proper Use OF sain
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-09-10

It's successors and assigns within tns
limits of the Town Of Highland Para,
shall conform to the Rules and re.
quirements OF the National Board OF
Underwriters" for the installation OF
wiring and apparatus for electrica!
purposes aa they are now established
or may hereafter be amended and tins
said rules and regulations are HEREBY
adopted and approved and shall have
full force aud effect as IL set forth IN
this ordinance.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-09-10

T. Th!s franchise Is granted upon
further condition that the said -
It's successors or ass!gns, shall far,
nish ana supply electric light ana
power TO the said Town Of Highland
Park or the Inhabitants thereof sun
stanttaliv similar to the service rem
derad IS the Virginia Railway and
Power co. TO the city OF Richmond Or
the inhabitants thereof and ~ the
same rates and charges as may be
charged By the said Virginia RAILWAY
and Power Co. its successors or as
signs, to the CITY OF Richmond or
the inhabitants thereof. for such sim
liar servlce
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-09-10
- Tnts YYAncnfAe Is grArteu upo.
further consideration that the sai

will extend its line ana ercct tnS 49,
sssary transformers and meters 70 sup.
ply electricity to any point within tns
Town OF Highland Park. provided the
right 10 reserved TO said ------- --1.-. w
successors or assigns 20 ss.ec, NV NV
tensions, subject 10 tho conditions o.
this ordinance ana approval as hersin
msi,cioasly or or uniawfuiiy intsrferS
with, cut, injure or destroy any OF thd
poles, Wires, fixtures, or other property
Of the ssid y. "a sasss, .n9s;n q A n
acccrdanos with the provisions Of this
ordinances, within the corporate limits
OF the Town OF Highland Park. shall
upon conviction thereof. be fined not
ilvs tias.ool dollars.
10. Any failure on the part OF the
said --------. It's successors 81 ass
.ns 70 comply s w .rn. sns tern. aa as pga:
OF them. shall, after having been served
with ave days written notice. to the
said company OF such failure be pun-
;hsss b Yo. re- g 9 s. a't ss
Mayor, each days failure after SAID
written notice OF such failure tc con-
stitute . separate and distinct offense
shall continue Tor period Of thirty
(3o) years from the date Of the approx.
al OF this ordinance,
Be Il further ordained that the bids
In writing Tor the franchise. privileges
s &. sss. esssa.:a = Il
s sssS =. II q sSs s'i moastsb,s i. Il NC
Clure: Mayor ana prssiding ot,icsrs 81
psrk H r esss, & e rscursd 81 iaW sas
tina Town 81 HishiAnd Park h~rsby re-
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1910-10-28

and interstate business, it is made
to appear that the railroads are not
earning compensatory income on
their Minnesota investment and that
therefore the Minnesota rate laws are
confiScatory.
The next step in the proceedings will
be the consideration by the master in
chancery of the exceptions filed by
both the railroads and the state. He
Will make further recommendation
based upon the exceptions and another
stay of 80 days will be allowed for
the lawyers of both sides to submit
further exceptions. The entire record
In the case, including the evidence,
findings of the master, the two sets of
exceptions, the masters findings on
these exceptions and the additional ex-
ceptlons, will then go to Judge San
born of the United States circuit court.
Judge Sanborn will set time for
nearing the arguments of counsel. The
recommendations of Judge Otis on the
exceptions filed will probably be filed
Within a week or ten days and in the
order of business the arguments of law
and fact will probably come up before
Judge Sanborn early in December. The
case will be appealed direct to the
United States supreme court.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1910-10-28
Bank Failures Due to Lax Examiners

banks had offered excuses that they
had been unable to learn in advance
of banks true condition, that off.
GERS and directors of banks would not
correct conditions brought to their at.
tention, or any one of another dozen
reasons, Mr.. Murray in his statement
says:
MANY Of the examiners state in
their reports of examinations, forward.
ed to the controllers Office, that 1t is
a hardship not only on the examiner
but upon many of the members of the
directory of country banks, to ask the
various boards to meet with the ex-
aminer during the progress or at the
close of the examination.
"This Investigation by the controller
and his chief of the division of re-
ports is also an investigation into the
methods employed by every national
bank examiner, and upon seeing them
make an examination of several banks
and afterward holding meeting Of
the directors, he will be able to deter
mine who of his examining force. IL
any, are inefficient"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1910-10-28

MEXICO Is a striking illustration of
lv4 the way modern business puts ma
tons under bonds to keep the peace.
A naturally turbulent Latin-American
republic, mainly Indian in blood, pays
coupons on it's government bonds to
citizens of Fl nations. That is the
number of countries represented last
year. In 1907, coupons on Mexican
government bonds were redeemed for
citizens of 16 nations.
Every country SO interested, through
it's citizens, in the stability and homes
ty of the Mexican republic, is an in
fluence on the side of peace and Or
der in Mexico. In a very real sense
the Mexican nation has given bonds
to keep the peace by selling govern
ment securities to foreigners living
under many flags.
Less directly, but still in ways that
property to foreign investors are also
equivalent to giving bonds to keep the
peace. In the last quarter of "a CEN
fury American capital to the amount
of not less than $1,000 100000, accord
ing to excellent authorities, has been
invested in Mexican mines. planta-
tons, railroads and other Mexican
property. European money has poured
into Mexico in similar stream.
OF course, no Mexican government
ever guaranteed the security or the
profitableness of such investments.
No government of any great power
would undertake to collect from the
Mexican people. as nation, money to
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1910-10-28
sHAkEUP IN THE. INDIAN OFFICE.
N. J. Sero Transferred to Michigan
Minnesota Left to r. S. Brents.

Bemidji.-It is given out on reliable
authority that there is to be general
shakeup in the staff of government
agents working under the direction of
w. e. Johnson, who has charge of en-
forcing the liquor provisions of the
Indian treaty in Minnesota, and that
other developments of sensational
nature may be expected, even to the
ultimate closing of all the saloons in
the affected territory.
N. j. Sero, who has been one of the
leading agents in the work in north
ern Minnesota, and who has attained
notoriety because of charges of as
sault, preferred against him and
Agent James Davis by A. A. Oliver,
editor of the Cass County Pioneer at
Walker, has been transferred by Mr..
Johnson to Michigan and the work in
Northern Minnesota is now to be
largely directed by F. S. Brents.
Agent Brents recently visited Cass
Lake to investigate conditions, the re-
suit of which was to arrest the three
saloonkeepers charged with having Of
fered brides. He has long been in
the government service and has al
ready collected evidence which will
make his return from the west fea-
ture in the present liquor closing
crisis.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1910-10-28
Want to Shorten Long Green Notes

plates and that would be much great
er than the renewal of such as wear
out. On the other hand the experts
reckon that saving Of $612.603 year
may be made by the reduction in sizA
The secretary will ask congress to
conform the bank bills to the new d.
mansions at government charge for
new plates.
The work of SO modifying the paper
currency would require 18 months, SO
that no sudden. appearance of the
smaller notes can be expected. While
engravers and printers might be busy,
the scheme would pass into an old
story.
The department hesitates to go for
ward in the matter without public ap-
prevail and invites criticism and sug.
gestion. The clipping OF Of more than
half an inch in width and 1.2S inch in
length saves 80 much in paper and
permits five notes instead of four to
be printed on a sheet. The guess how
much longer the smaller note will last
than the present paper can be vesi-
Ned only by trial