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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-25
LICENSE AUTOS
FOR GOOD ROADS
New Motor Car Law Expected to
Furnish Funds for I'M
proving Highways.

A new automobile law. governing
the licensing and operating Of motor
cars in the State OF Virginia, has Eeen
signed by the Governor and will be
effective June Is next. The new ac.
repeats the act of March II. 1906,
which has been in force since tnat
date. The law is somewhat similar
to the new law of Maryland.
Owners of machines on or before
the LIST of January in each year or
before they shall commence to o2ei
ate their cars are required to register
and obtain a license from the Secre-
tary of State. Every manufacturer,
agent or dealer In automobiles or mo-
torcycles is also required 20 take out
O. license each year. naming the make
OF machine handled and the proha-
BILE number that will be disposed eI
during the year. For this certid ,at@,
as ii Is called, payment of $50 is
demanded. Persons other than own
ers of machines who desire to operate
machines for pay must first take OUT
a chauffeur's license. at the same time
securing a badge, which is to be warn
at all times while operating in the
State. A charge of s2.5e Is made for
this license
The certificates of registration and
dealers, manufacturers or owners of
motorcycles terminate on the 31st day
of December of the year for which
they are issued. A number plate is
delivered to the applicant. with the
number assigned painted in Arabic
numerals not less than four inches in
height, followed by the word va -
and in figures the year for which IL
is issued. The plate must always he
in evidence on the rear of the ma
chine.
The fee for the certificate OF regis
tration and license and plate to lie
paid by the owner Ia as follows
Twenty horse power or less. So: If
over 20-horsepower and under 45-
horsepower. $40; and If 45-horse-
power or over. SIS.
For Good Roads
The, revenue from the licensing of
automobiles Will be used In building
good automobile roads throughout
the State, More than FIVE thousand
licenses have already been taken out
before the Secretary OF the Common
wealth. and it Is believed that the
number viii amount to seven thous-
and FIVE hundred The State hopes
to realize from $4,000 to 200 BY
the tax, and this amount Is expected
to make many good roads to be en-
Joyed by the automobiles.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-25
DOUBTS LEGALITY
Of GOVERNOR ACT
Delegate fafiafsrrs Questions
Constitutionality of Employing
Speaker Byrd as Council.
ERROR OF LEGISLATOR
Orange Representative Believes
Law of Appropriation Was Mis-
interpreted.

Delegate Taliaferro, OF Orange. one
of the leaders in the House at the last
session of the Legislature. came to
Richmond Saturday to sell fifteen
head of thoroughbred horses and to
visit the Capitol
Mr.. Taliaferro said he believed the
general sentiment in his county was
the General Assembly to ninety days
instead OF sixty. and he expects the
people there to vote for the constitu-
tional amendment next fall.
Speaking Of the employment OF
Speaker Byrd as special counsel for
the State at salary of $4,000 a yea
by Governor Mann. Mr. Taiiaferro
said:
There Ia no question about Mr.
Byrd's ability to look after the State s
legal interests in the various depart
ments, but there is considerable doubt
in my mind as to the constituttonality
OF the selection of him.
Is still Speaker.
Mr.. Byrd Is speaker of the House
until his successor Is elected in 1912
He is still speaker of the House, even
though he Is defeated at the polls at
ways adjourns subject to the call OF
the Governor If the Governor should
find 1t necessary to call a session OF
the Legislature between now and the
time Mr.. Byrd's successor Is elected,
the speaker would then be holding
two positions for which he receives
pay from the State. / do not believe
this is constitutional.
II listened very attentively to the
argument In the House over the APP
preparation Of $1,000 for special
counsel, and voted against 1t because
/ deemed it uncalled for. as the At
torney General has almost at all times
proved capable of attending TO all the
legal affairs. Those who advocated
the appropriation argued that there
would be special cases cropping up a,
various times and the States best in
terests could not be properly taken
care OF, because the Attorney General
might be busy, For that reason they
wanted to place the $1,000 at the dis
posai of the Governor. so he would
have money with which to defray the
expenses OF these cases as they arose.
My understanding of it was. and
believe II was the general understands
ing of the advocates of the appro-
priation. that the money should be
available when needed. and not that
it should be paid out as a lump sum
to one particular man. There ma
be many times $4,000 worth of legal
work for the special counsel to dc
during the year, and then. again
there may not be more than o. few
hundred dollars worth
Il am not criticising the Governc
for employing Mr.. Byrd, but L do not
think his Interpretation Of the law
under which the appropriation was
made is what the delegates intended
or perhaps his Interpretation of the
law as printed is correct. and the
trainers did not say what they in
tended"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-25

With the arrival in Richmond OF
Nine. Jeanne Jomelii, the other ia
nous singers who will contribute to
the feast of melody, and Director Carl
Bernthaler and forty-two instrument
taitsts composing the Pittsburg or
chestra, Monday afternoon, all is In
readiness FOR the initial concert OF the
Wednesday Club music festival. which
begins at $40 Monday evening. and
patrons are requested to be In their
seats by that time.
Remembering the generous and en-
thusiastic welcome accorded her whe n
she first appeared before Richmond
audience last May, Nine. Jomelii IN
anxious to sing again. and promises
to more than repeat her success of
twelve months ago. The other famous
singers have never before been neard
in the capital city. and will strive TO
make most favorable impression
during the festival. All the singers
and instrumentalists are at the JEFF
ferson Hotel. The singers are In ex-
cellent voice, and Director Bern
thaler's artists were never in better
mood or trim for a concert. Last
year Director Bernthaler appeared In
Richmond with only twenty-five in
strumentalists and won much favor
and success. With twenty-one addi-
tional artists. he expects to give Rich
mond music lovers a feast long to be
remembered, as he Is now equipped 10
interpret every phase, shade and quail
ity OF tone, harmony and music.
The directors of the Wednesday
Club festival are in high glee ever
their ability to make the announce
ment that Nine. JomeIh has been en-
gagged to sing at the concert Tuesday
night, as well as the Monday nights.
This will afford the noted singer
greater opportunity to display her
wondrous vocal talents, and is in the
nature of response to public clamor
for a further feast Of her inimitable
soprano singing.
The sale of tickets has been most
gratifying to the directors of the We'd
nesday Club, and they are confident
the auditorium's capacity will be tax
ed by music lovers. thus attesting the
taste and cultivation Of Richmond and
an appreciation Of the organizations
earnest efforts to furnish the highest
class entertainment obtainable.
One Of the strongest features Of the
festival will be the Wednesday Club
chorus, composed Of about $50 voices
of quality. range and musical sweet
ness. The chorus has been most
painstakingly drilled and rehearsed by
Director Morgan. who feels confident
the members will acQuit themselves
with abundant credit,
Tuesday night Mime. Jomelli will be
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-25
ROUSE PAYS PENALTY
IN ELECTRIC CHAIR
- -------- -------------
Norfolk Negro Gives Up His Life
For Taking That of Albert
Robertson.

Expiating the murder of another
negro during card game, Ethan
Rouse, a powerfully built black man,
still suffering from gunshot wounds
received while trying to escape for
feiting his life to the State. went to
the electric chair in the penitentiary
at 1925 o'clock Monday morning.
Details of the execution are lack
ing. because of the law, but officials
at the penitentiary said after the cleo
trocution that only one shock was
necessary to cause death. and the
condemned man made no statement
whatever before going to his doom.
Rouse was convicted in Norfolk of
staying Albert Robertson. They had
been playing cards and dispute over
money arose. 1t ended with Rouse
shooting Robertson in the head twice
with a revolver. About a month ago,
Rouse, in company with Thomas
Noell, another negro awaiting execu-
ton in the chair, tied blankets to-
gether after saving through the bars
of their cells and escaped from the
Norfolk JAIL They were captured by
a posse in Norfolk county week
after their escape, both prisoners
being badly wounded by pistol and
gunshots. NOEL was so severely
wounded that his eleotricution was
postponed until May IS.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-25
Harrisonbllrg

Especial to The Richmond Virginian. }
HARRlSONBURG, VA, April 25.-
j T.. Glenn. station agent here, with
Mrs. Glenn and daughter, Miss Esta,
returned Thursday night from Flor.
ida, where Mr.. Glenn went for his
health.
Mrs. w. L, Andrews and children.
OF Roanoke. are visiting her parents,
Mr. and Mrs e. Ruebush. in Day
ton.
Miss Alberta johnson, of Alexan-
drta, arrived yesterday for a visit to
her brother, Major A. II. johnson.
who is i'll at the home of l.. II. OFT,
Miss Lucille Rosenberger left Thurs
day for New York, where She Will
sail for Europe. She will join the
family of Hon. George f. Sipe, who
are abroad. They will visit the Holy
Land and also go to see the Passion
Play at Oberammergau
The Mt. Zion church of the Breth-
rem ODunkards) held its annual bust
hess meeting yesterday. The ordi-
nanees of feetwashing. Lords Sup
per and Eucharist were observed.
Rev. John L. Jackson. curate at St.
Paul's, Baltimore, has received a call
to The Harrisonburg Episcopal church
Mr.. jackson visited the town Aues-
day and conducted services at the
Episcopal church. Mr.. Jackson~is a
former resident of Fredericksburg.
Miss Lillian Paul, who is a trained
nurse in the employ of the United
States government. arrived few days
ago for visit to her mother, Mrs
Paul, widow OF Judge John Paul.
Charles Bowman returned this week
to Richmond. after visit to his IA
ther Joseph c. Bowman. North High
street.
f.. ID. Root, of Newport News. is
visiting friends in the vicinity of
Broadway.
Captain and Mrs. Clarence Wyatt.
OF Richmond. are guests of the for
mer's sister, Mrs. Herbert Coffman
West Market street,
Wilbur Spitzer, OF Randolph Macon
Academy, Front Royal, spent a few
days on visit to his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. q. G. Splitter.
Mrs. Ed G. Martx is visiting rela
uVes in Charleston, w. Va
The Kindergarten Club held a spe-
ciai meeting Thursday night In the
High School building. Addresses were
made by Prof. w. III. Keister and
president Julian A. Burruss. the lat
ter dwelling at length upon his ex-
perience as an educator In Richmond
before taking charge Of the State nor
NAL here.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-25
SCHOOL TEACHERS
GIVEN EXAMINATION
Candidates for Positions in King
and Queen County Undergo
Test.

Especial to The Richmond Virginian
STEFENSrILLE( VA, April 25.--
Mr. l.. Il. Bagby conducted the school
examination at King and Queen
Courthouse April II, % and 80 for the
teachers OF King and Queen county.
The white teachers present were
Misses Julia Washington, Julia Smith
X. 70. Washington. Myrta Coleman and
r. Mabel Coleman
The coiored teachers We're as fol-
lows: Il. q. Alien. ". II. Allen, Minnie
Hamilton, Ruth T.. Bird, Corah
Sparks, Annie Gresham. a. NJ. Baugh-
an and Mary Holmes.
Mr.. Terrell, superintendent of
school Tor King William and King
and Queen conducted a similar exam
nation for the teachers Of King VIII
liam at King William Courthouse.
ON Friday night. April %, MIR. ].
w. Wright, of Walkerton. Va. gave
a negro minstrel show at StevensvilIe.
Va, for the benefit of the Confederate
soldiers monument fund
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-25
I4lGI42O East Main.

tective Association Post 90 was held
here Saturday in the assembly hall OF
the Pocahontas Inn. State Secretary
IL. S. HARDWOOD, OF Richmond, Va,
being present.
The following officers for the en-
suing year were elected: James O.
Litz. president; Nathan Marks, secre-
tary and treasurer; l.. ID. Crawford,
vice-president
Board of Dlrectors--J Walter
Greybeals. Andrew J. Doss, Samuel Sill
berger. Douglass II. Boddington, Harry
Gross and william Danhauser.
The following chairmen of different
boards were elected: A. J. Doss. EN-
ployment; Il. j. Elicit, good roads;
Samuel l.. Matz. OF Bluefleld. w Va,
hotel: Max Goodman. membership
r. p. Johnston. OF wytheviile. Va
Legislative: Floyd Black, press; George
w Litz, railroads: Or. l., j. stump
surgeon; Rev. Charles w. Sydnor
chaplain
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-25
Chase City

CHASE CITY. VA. April 25.-Coi. w
IL. Hughes. OF the Mecklenburg Miner
al Springs Co, left Tues - for an eX-
tended trip North in the ~eerest of his
company.
Miss Mary Hardy, having closed her
school at creedmore. y. c., has re
turned TO Chase City where she, viii
spend her vacation.
Miss Nancy Goode, of Skipwith and
Mrs. John Rugg. OF Philiis. are visiting
their sister Mrs. Fl. L. Jeffreys. on Acad =
emy street.
MIR, William Taylor of Raleigh. y. G.,
is the guest of DIR. q. G. Taylor. OF East
End.
Rev +. r, Dadmum. +. +. OF Farm
Vile District preached to the gradual
ing class of the Chase City High
School a the NJ. f.. church of this place
Sunday night. Monday morning Mr..
Dadmum held Second Quarterly CON
ference in the lecture room of the
church.
The condition of Mrs. Hannah V.
Nichols. who suffered stroke of pa
raiysis a few days ago Is very serious
and her death IL momentarily expected.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-25
VIRGINIA POETS
FAME IS SECURE
Poe s Reputation is Not Depend
ent Upon Recognition by
Northerners. -........--.-
OPPONENTS ARE BIGoTEI
Prof. Stewart Thinks Little OF
Efforts to Get Name in New
York Institute.

No concerted effort, II was stated
Monday, Is being made to have Ed
gar Allan oPe's name placed In the
Hall of Fame in New York. but IL Is
believed that his friends ana admir-
ers will eventually succeed IN bring
ing about proper recognition or this
master of melody"
Several weeks ago Hon. Joseph L.
Willard, former Lieutenant Governor
of Virginia, cabled from. Paris his
resignation as president OF the Poe
Memorial Association. stating that his
absence abroad prevented him from
actively performing duties expected of
the head OF the association. Since
then no successor to MIR. Willard
has been chosen, and practically moth
ing has been done toward pushing
Poe's claims before the electorate of
the Hall of Fame
In some quarters il is believed that
Poe's reputation as a poet can be lit
tie enhanced by his election to the
hall One of those who holds such
-a-helief- Dr.-Enhert- A. Stewart.
professor at Richmond College, who
blames a small coterie of narrow
minded New Englanders for the oppo-
sition that has thus Tar kept Poe
of the hall.
Same Old story.
Its the same old pretty squabDle
that has been going on for nearly q
century," said DIR. Stewart Monday.
and l am pretty sure that Poe
continue to be recognized as the great
est American poet, whether his name
Is inscribed in the Hall of Fame or
not Personally, l am thinking little
of the efforts to get Poe's name In
the hall, owing to the bigoted nature
of those who evidently control the d.
rectorate."
DR. Stewart Is a close student of
Poe and Is engaged at present in COM
piling and editing his works
Il am fully cognizant of the fact.
all that it should be. but to my mind
as a poet in the slightest"
Reminded that Rev. Or. Latham in
sermon at Centenary Methodist
church Sunday night put Lone.Skllow
above Poe as the greatest American
poet because the former had faith,
DR.. Stewart said that If such stand
ard were accepted many geniuses
would fail to get their just deserts
How to Reckon Genius.
When 1t comes to reckoning the
merits and accomplishments of ge-
MUS" he said. 1.-THE question OF re-
ligion Is not to be considered"
On May 10 DR.. Stewart will deliver
lecture at Richmond College on
Poe As Dipsomaniac." and he Wi.
endeavor to show that the poets dis
sipated career was due. not to any
special fondness for liquor, but TO the
fact that hts system craved it by ma
ture and resistance was beyond his
control.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-25

NORFOLK CAMPAIGN
DRAWING TO CLOSE
Ballotine for Candidates for Mu-
nicipal Offices to be Cast
Monday Night.

Especial TO The Richmond Virginian)
NORFOLK. VA. April 25.-With Il
big rally in the First ward Monday
night an unusually quiet municipal
campaign will come TO d close.
Robert Johnston. an Independent
candidate for the Board of Control
but at one time a candidate of the
organization" has been spending
500 a day for the past ten days in
publishing cards in newspapers.
Mr.. Johnston has been making Il
fight against the political CROSSES
with the hope of rousing the inue-
pendent vote to action and securing
II in the primary.
He appears to have little chance of
election. The fact that he was at one
time member OF the Board of Com
troll as an organization man and now
in abusing the hand that fed him
has created an impression Of sour
grapes among those voters who
would be glad 20 support d real in
dependent candidate.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-25
MUSIC FESTIVAL, TO OPEN
WITH NOTABLE CONCERT
Madame Jome Purg Orchestra Wednesday Club Chorus
to be Heard Monday Night

heard In Elijah" probably the most
dramatic oratorio ever written by
Mendeissohn. The Richmond chorus
this popular and thrilling oratorio.
The famous children's chorus viii be
a feature of the afternoon concert
Tuesday.
The programme for Monday night
follows:
Nine. Jeanne JomeIii. soprano.
The "wednesday Club Chorus--Tah
Esen Morgan. conductor: Louis Welt
zei, accompanist.
The F1ttsoarg Festival Orchestra
Carl Bernthaler. conductor.
Program.
Overture. "0beron' ........ Weber
Pittsburg Festival Orchestra.
Motett, Gala. Gounod
Mime. Jometii. the Wednesday Club
and. Orchestra.
Symphonic poem. lie Rouet dom
phaie" ............... Saint Saens
fittsburg Festical Orchestra.
Aria. ''Trais".. ..-.... .Massenct
Nine Jomeih.
Part songs--
ta) "A Parting kiss
tbl A Spring Song" -. -. Pinsuti
The Wednesday Club.
InteFmission.
"Nutcracker Suite. :. Tschaikowsky
Gar Chinese Dance"
fb) Dance Of the Toys
tc) waltz of the Flowers.
Pittsburg Festical Orchestra
French songs
taD ''L'Enfant Prologue. eBussy
(b) Isl Mes vers Avaicnt des
AfleH haho
tc} 'TNymphes ct Sylvaing' $500.
Bemberg
Nine. Jomelh.
Duet. Minuet from suite "Lariesi-
Flute. Mr.. saudek; Harp, Mr.. Vito.
German songs
(at "Zuetgnung Strauss
(bl Won E&iger Liebe". Brahms
tc) 'Niemand Hats Gesehen"...
Nine, Jomein.
English songs-
taD The Moon Drops Low Gin
dlan song) .Cadman
tb) Baby ........... beach
tc) Three Owiets" -. Lehman
(d) The Cuckoo" $685.. Lehman
Nine. Jomelii.
'1ngammatus." from ''Stabat MA
ter .nOSSant
Nine. Jomelii. the Wednesday Club
and Orchestra.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-25
FIVE COMPETITORS IN
RACE WITH RICHMOND
This City Will Not Have Walk
over in Contest for Con
vention.

Five cities will contest with Rich
mond for the 1911 convention of the
American Waterworks Association
which meets in annual convention on
Monday In New Orleans-
Richmond's competitors are Roehes-
ter. Buffalo, Omaha. Detroit, and Lou
isy1lIe.
Upward OF 700 delegates usually at
tend the conventions and that IL why
business Manager Dabney. Of the
Chamber Of Commerce and Captain
Morgan II. Mills are going to making a
special trip to New Orleans, leaving
Saturday night, in order 10 press this
citys claims before the convention,
Superintendent Davis, OF the Richmond
water works viii also lend his city a
hand In the contest He left Saturday
at noon for New Orleans,
The convention will be In session for
three days.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-25
Highland Park.

The town council held called meet
ing Saturday night, all members being
present except Mr.. w. g. Quarles. The
committee on light and water was au-
thorized to proceed with the digging
Of wells to supply the town with
water. the plant to be located on Mr..
r. Archie Cary's place.
Work on the new sewer will he be-
gun at once and pushed to complat4pr.
The committee on streets was In
structed to report at the next meeting
all work necessary to be done at this
time.
An ordinance was passed, directing
condemnation proceedings against the
owners ot the abandoned graveyard
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-25

Sunday-schools Of the Methodist and
Baptist churches met in joint session
Friday night to arrange for the annual
picnic for those churches
Mr.. George A. jennings and FAM
lily have moved to Enslow avenue
near Front street.
Mira w. r. CHI, OF WashIngruu-
ward. entertained In honor of Miss
Fannie GIL, Of Petersburg. the fol-
lowing couples OF Highland Park: Miss
Ivy Poat and J. Bowers. Miss Fannie
Sublett and Robert Wills. Albert Sub
lett and Miss Alma Vaughan. George
Wills and Miss Marian Starke, Miss
Jessie Wood and Mr.. John Wills.
Rev. George Green was called 10
his home in Clifton Forge Friday
night by a telegram to conduct a
funeral service. He 10 expected to re-
turn Monday and continue the revival
service at Northside Baptist church.
The W. c. r. Y. win meet Monday
afternoon at o'clock at the residence
Of Mrs. Lille Yarbrough. sol Fourth
Henue
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-25

located in First avenue near Highland
for the purpose OF strengthening the
avenue.
The ladies of Highland Park are
invited to meet at the home Of Mrs
l. b. Enslow, Third avenue and Burns
street. "Wednesday afternoon. the
twenty seventh, at 4 o'clock to formu-
late plans to successfully handle
Bell Day." which will be observed
May Is for the benefit of the Home for
Incurabies
Miss Annette Graves. who has
been for three years at A. N. Cosby's
store. will leave May l to accept
position In Richmond.
Miss Matte Devine is sick at the
residence of her brother on Second
avenue.
Miss Elizabeth Waidrop In much
improved, after undergoing an opera
ton.
Mrs. John Thompson Ia out again
after "a short illness.
The committee on picnic of the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-25
VAN DIE yyVER COLLEGE
FOR CoLORED CATHOLICS

Van de Vyver College will be the
name OF new Institution which is
shortly 10 be erected in First street.
between Jackson and Duval for the
education of coiored Catholics. The
plan Is to ra8e st. Johns primary and
elementary school and to merge the
course of instruction with that of the
proposed college.
Plans for the new building have been
prepared and accepted and IL now re-
mains for the contract to be given out
that actual construction may go for
ward. The new institution is named
in honor Of Rt Rev, Augustin Van de
Fyver, Bishop of Virginia.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-25
DIR. LILLY WILL PREACH
BACCALAUREATE SERMON

Rev. DIR. d. Clay Lilly. Of Grace
Street Presbyterian church, will de-
liver the baecalaureate sermon at the
Union Theological Seminary when the
commencement exercises begin on
Sunday, May g. The vernon Will ne
delivered in the seminary chapel.
In the Second Presbyterian church
that night the missionary address wi
be delivered by Rev. Dr. James +.
Vance. of Newark. M. y.
Final exercises will be- held the fol-
lowing Wednesday. Il which tins u
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-25
Many RLchmond Els Going.

Messrs. Chris EvenSen. c. NJ Angle
John =. Anderson. Frank r. ANTHONY
81 Z. .LifiSTsT' have Been haired
as committee. which win handle the
Affairs OF Richmond Lodge. No. as, u,
+. y. F. when Il delegation of anout one
hundred and nifty members Will go 10
Detroit this summer TO attend - he
Grand Lodge Convention. This com
mattee has selected n uniform to be
worn by the Richmond EIks.