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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-05
THEATRE PEOPLE
GOING TO COURT
Lyric Promoters Will Test Ordi-
nance Passed to Deny
License.

Application will shortly be made 10
ssurt by Smith, Moncure & Gordon,
counsel for Henry wallerstein and
other promoters of the Lyric Theatre
at Eighth and Grace Streets. to test
the constitutionality of the recent &C
ton of the Council in adopting an or
dinance forbidding the licensing of any
theater within specified distance OF
a church II. NJ. Smith, Jr.. OF counsel
for Mr.. Wallcrstcin, said yesterday that
the papers were being prepared for
test proceedings, but that IL had not
been determined in what court nor in
what manner the proceedings would be
taken. Assistant; City Attorney George
Wayne Anderson said that he had not
been Informed OF any steps TO test tho
validity of the act.
Mr.. Wallerstein, owner OF the lot at
+ the southeast corner of Eighth and
Grace Streets, has secured permit &c
erect a theatre of the first class, &C
cording to plans filed in the office OF
the Building Inspector, and has entered
into lease for a term OF years will,
Jake Wells and others. AT the instance
OF ST, Paul's Episcopal and ST. Peters
Catholic Churches, located on the same
block, the Council passed an ordinance
designed to prohibit the issuance OF a
license 10 the proposed theatre. even
# erected.
Claim Lnw Is Valid.
Tho ordinance is form OF the po-
lice power which is new TO Virginia
practlce. though II Is said similar laws
have been upheld in other States, and
a test in the courts will be awaited
with interest. Its validity is upheld
In an opinion by Assistant City Attor-
ney Anderson, and Attorneys Eppu
Hutton. Jr. and 8 Rrand Wexford
who represented the churches have
expressed the opinion that IL Will stand
Opinion is divided. however as TO it:
const!tutionality. and Mr. Smith saic
yesterdayeGhat his clients would take
prompt steps to secure a final decision
or the matter from the highest courts
There seems to be some doubt as tc
the method of procedure In making ou
test case, which all parties agree
should be made as soon as possible
The ordinance prohibits the issuanc,
OF a license TO a theatre located within
specified distance from church. TIL,
promoters would hardly go ahead Will
the erection OF a building the use O
which the courts may prevent then
from exercising. Yet Il has been hell
that Application for q mandamus I,
compel the issuance OF a license woult
hardly be in order where no theatr,
has been erected and prepared for oc
cupaney in the event that the licens
were granted.
Meanwhile work is progressing /,
clearing the site of old buildings, bu
the promoters will not hurry forwar,
the erection of the theatre until tn
courts have determined their right (,
operate 1t when completed
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-05
WILL GO TO ATLANTA
Thirty Members of Howftzers Decide 10
Accept Invitation,

Consideration of the repeated invita-
items extended the Richmond HowitZers
to attend the Peace Monument" un-
yelling exercises in Atlanta in Octobe,.
now claims a good deal OF the at.en
tion of the local artillcrymen A meet !
Ing was held last night, at which
the matter was discussed While tho
encampment and the officers school If
instruction this year will preclude the
attendance of many members of the
battery. some thirty signifed their
invitation
a social session in lieu of drill FOL :
lowed last nights meeting In honor
of the Fourth Part of the refresh
ments consisted OF a few billion tv-
phoid fever germs. dished out by Sur
geon F. X. T. Warrick
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-05
PRISONERS ISOLATED
No Evidence Yet That Otis Johnnon
Hns Smallpox.

There were no developments in the
smallpox situation at the Henrico
county jail yesterday. Otis Johnson
negro prisoner, is isolated as aus-
pect. but the physicians in attendance
have about concluded that his case is
not genuine smallpox. but OF some
lesser. non contagious eruption. John
son will be kept 10 himself for a few
precaution. The city health authcri-
ties are cooperating with Jailer Gar
nett.
The last patient ct the City Smallpox
Hospital in Henrico county will prob
ably be discharged to-day, and IL the
suspect at the Henrico jail turns cut to
be false alarm. the city will have
clean slate as far n s smallpox is con-
cerned. Practically all the cases found
here this wear have been imported from
North Carolina.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-05
Mr.. SADDLER ROBBED


William H. sadler. OF s27 East
Franklin Street, reported to the De-
tective Department yesterday that his
home had been entered some time yes
terday morning and robbed. He said
that diamond and another ring were
missing and a bag containing money
was also stolen. The thief dropped
the bag and 1t was found later in the
rear of the hallway, through which
the sneak made his flight.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-05
SHOT IN THE NECK
Boy Injured While on Holiday Trip
Down James River

Robinson Rowland. a small colored
boy. living at ll3 South Jefferson
Street. was shot in the neck while on
a hshing trip down the river yester-
day afternoon, but didn't know how
ne had been shot. He told DR.. Tarter.
OF the city ambulance. who attended
MIN, that he felt a sudden pain in his
neck. but didn't know what 1t was.
He walked home. and was treated
there. The wound is regarded as dan
gerous. but II is thought the boy Will
recover.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-05
NEW FINANCIAL SECRETARY
OF EMORY AND HENRY COLLEGE

Especial TO The Times Dispatch.l
Bristol, Va, July 4.-The Rev. : B.
Vaught. pastor of Muncey Memorial
Methodist Church. Mt Johnson City.
Tenn, has been elected financial secre-
tary of Emory and Henry College. ct
Emory, and will soon enter upon his
duties He is now about to close his
fourth year at Johnson City.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-05
succe..ful rer,val at Me..Iek.

ISrecia: 70 The Tlmes- I1lspatch.I
Messick. Va. July i.-Ncver has this
county of great rcvivals had n meet
ing of deeper interest than the meet
ing just closed at Trinity Methodist
Church. Rev. w. Williams. pastor.
Evangelist George II. Wiley, from
Richmond, conducted the meeting.
There were 100 conversions and resto-
rations.
Trinity is the largest building In
this section. but at times II has not
held one-half the crowds.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-05
Mprringe I.icenhen,

Marriage licenses were issued yes
terday in the Hastings Court TO Ben
ME II. Williams, Of Halifax county,
and Vallie Myers: Ernest Giovannettie
and Eva NJ Johnston. Patrick ". Hart
and Bette Clarke and TO Darlington
g Hudson and Annie Allen Booker.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-05
Dobyns-DarrOyvs.

Especial to The Times DispatchJ
Fredericksburg, Va, July 4.-NVm.
Rosser Dobyns. of Orange county. and
Miss Minnie May Barrows. of this city.
We're married here last evening at the
Rev. r. Aubrey Williams. who perform
ed the ceremony. The couple Will
reside in Orange county.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-05
Charged Win r,rh,,,,

John Garnett and Thomas Smith
were arrested yesterday afternoon ON
Il charge of fghting In the street
afterwards Garrett swore out war.
rant against Smith, charging him Win
being the agsrcssor. ''''
neo McLane (colored) was arrested
on a charge of assaultine John ~
inson. ''oD-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-05
SIM Alarm OF Fire.

a still alarm OF fire was turnel in
yesterday morning at 1913 o'clock
from 2o4 North Thirty second Street.
coming through the roof instead OF
the chimney. The Fire Department. re-
ported that no damage had been done.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-05
Married in Washington.

a marriage license was issued In
Washington yesterday TO John W. Ar
mold and Jimmie c. Hatch. both of
Richmond.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-03
SALE BRINGS 10000.
Property nnd Rights of Traction Conn
pany DispOsed OF at Auction.

Especial TO The Times DiSpat ch
Burlington. y. c., January 1.-The
property of the Southern Power and
Traction Company, consisting of fran
chises and right way for an Inter
urban electric railway from Burling-
ton to Haw River. over which right
of-way the grading for distance OF
four miles has been completed and the
track laid for distance of two miles,
was sold by Receiver c. a. Scott sat
urday. James w. Murray. OF this city.
was the purchaser, and the price was
$4,000
Included in the sale at the above
price are thirty-five acres of land.
known as the park site: Zoe building
lots, $4,000 railroad cross ties. 725
chestnut telegraph poles. 225 tons of
1Opound steel rails. 400 feet of cop
per wire. two $50 horsepower boilers,
brick power house. car harm founda-
tion. and many other articles of less
value, representing a sum of approx
imately $4,000
This road lies almost directly in the
path of the proposed route of the
Southern Power Cnmpanys line from
Charlotte, to Durham. and has been
inspected by representative OF that
company.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-03
applied in reducing the rates proposed
to take effect January 1. 1911

applied in reducing the rates proposed
to take effect January 1, 1911.
The supreme lodge has deliberately
sanctioned a olicy under the operation
of which the best lives have been
taken from the fourth class. and It is
very doubtful whether the high rates
now proposed will be sufficient to pro-
vide for the promised benefits, treat
ing the present and depleted fourth
class as u separate and distinct society
The supreme lodge should not be
permitted to avoid its responsibilities
by assuming the power TO Increase
rates of contribution upon the insured
members beyond reasonable limits.
Members of mutual cooperative
association who can control the policy
of management should suffer the con.
sequences of delay in applying RENE
dies to the cure OF recognized defects
In the plans of operation. But the men,
bers of the fourth class are not in that
position, and the supreme lodge should
not be permitted TO sacrifice these
members by the levy of unrea sonahlc
assessments, and should be compelled
to allow credit for the funds rightly
belonging to them"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-03
FIRE BOARD WILL
BUY AUTO ENGINE
Bids Will Be Opened on New
Equipment for South
Richmond.
MAY LOOK INTO WIRING
J. L. Holiday, Former Line
man, Had Some City
Contracts.
AY LOOK INTO WIRING

The January meeting of the Board
of Fire Commissioners, scheduled for
the first Monday in the month. was
postponed from last night to next
Monday night because of the holidays
The board Will then open bids for
furnishing the department with an
automobile fire engine. recently au-
thorized BY the Council, which II Is
expected to use in South Richmond
The Council has agreed to provide
$4,000 in the annual budget for 1911
for the purchase of such an engine
The new engine house In South Rich
mond viii probably be ready about
March !. By which time II is proposed
TO place tho new engine in commission
May Investigate Wiring.
II has not been definitely determined
as yet whether the board will ct this
time take up the relations Of Superin-
tendent Of Fire Alarm and Police Telc-
graph w. II. Thompson TO John f..
Stringcr. until recently division plant
chief OF the Southern Bell Telephone
and Telegraph Co. The Investigation
mas up 10 this time been handled en-
iireiy by the Mayor, and has been d.
rccted chiefly along lines brought out
by records OF the Police Department
1t seems that in the past five years
the Board of Fire Commissioners has
vouchers and contracts approved BIZ
Mr.. Thompson: that Mr.. Stringer was
doing work for the city while an or
fetal of tho telephone company: that
Mr.. Thompson knew of his dual capac-
lily. and that Mr. Stringer is no, now
connected with the company, which
has formally notified the CITY Attor-
ney that 1t did not contract for outside
wiring. and did not authorize any Of
Its employees TO do so.
Dealt In Anothcr's Name
II would appear that besides the
amount paid Mr.. Stringer by the city.
a considerable amount OF sent private
work has been done by him on appro-
val of Superintendent Thompson. paid
for by firms having iirc alarm boxes
or call bells installed In offices or fac.
tories under the city's approval
From Information secured by the
Mayor. II also seems that Mr. Stringer
sometimes dealt with the city in tho
name OF J. l.. Holiday. Mr. Holiday
was formerly lineman OF the Bell
Telephone Company. and left its SER
vice about the same time as did MIR.
S'ringer. From the latter-s statements
to the Mayor. 1t appears that Holiday
was at times his partner In certain
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-03
Around the Hotels

Jererson-E. F. Adams. Old Point Comfort:
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Graham Davidson. Milboro
Springs: Miss Julia Ruffn Virginia
Murphy s-John NJ. Herndon. Dnnv1lic: j.
w. Hamilton. University OF virginia. Will
liam w. Old. Norfolk: p. w Young. Vir-
gin!a: F. Irvine, Virginia.; r. j. Tucker.
Iordon. CuHolk; Mr. and Mrs a. s. Fcrini.
Dendron: ii. " Ewing. Prince Edward. Mrs
W. c. Irvine. Lynchburs: j. d. Coleman.
Il. $. GAYLORD. Virginia; r. D. Ivey. Viz.
slnia; a. r.. l<oontz Williamsburg; F. W.
John a.: Meadows, Lynchhure: y. g. pless,
Gala E. r. Moore. Farmvile; J. W Long.
ton. Norfolk; r. s. Frances. Norfolk g
Hawkins. WILLIAMSBURG; X. NJ Cox. Ports
mouth: c. F.. Roano, Norfolk; II. G. Ar
Miss Daisy Norfieet Suffolk: Hugh Griffith.
Hampton Mr.. and Mrs H. o. Mason,
+; Conlln, Alexandria: H. 3. Watkins. Vir-
Esinia; q. a. Thompson Alnxandria: Leo n.
Ynrrell., Emporia; T.. r. stumph, Williams
snead. Virginia; W. II. Smith. South nm:
John $ Martin. Seot,sville; y. c. cardozo.
Riehmond-D. T. Kennedy Knnhridge; s.
d. Rowland. Appalachia; James ID. John
ston. Roanoke; r. L. Brcves. Suffolk; J. W.
Galloway. Smithheld: Frank Crews Norfolk:
Mrs j. j. Wilson. Grove: Miss Nan NJ. Ora
bell: Woodstoek: F. A. schubert, Roanoke:
gina: b. VI. Green. warwick; W j. stat
ford, Virginia.; r II. Walker. Danviiic j :.
w. carlton, PAGES W. b Prichard. Bern.
Lexing ton Rockingham Paul. Roanoke: a.
n. Davis, Clifton Forge; j. II. Turner. Co
lumbia; a. w. Pittman. Virginia. c. D.
and y! Mrs F. II. Durran s virsinin: j N s.
Brooks. Nirsinia; = !. Carter yirsinia; E.
sinin; y. l.. shaw. brakes Branch: Samuel
Scott Portsmouth.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-03
EPIDEMIC THREATENED.
Wilmington Aldermen Order COMPUTE
s0rI Vaccination 10 Prevent Smallpox

Especial to The Times Dispatch1
compulsory vaccination has been or
dered for Wilmington in order to check
threatened smallpox epidemic. Al
ing many more people than that num-
Der under the quarantine laws. and
there are probably number of cases
undiscovered
The cases mostly arc among the
negroes. though numbers of whites
have the disease, including several
clerks in the general Offices here of the
Atlantic Coast Line y week or two
ago compulsory vacciI 4.tion was or
dcred for all school children. and this
afternoon the Board of Alderman or
dcred compulsory vaccination for every
person in the city with a house TO
house canvass.
Most rigid quarantine steps were
also directed. and $4,000 was appro-
priatad for the work
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-03
EA7 SSAEsIEs lIgESI

transactions with the city while both
were on the Bell Telephone coinpanys
pay roll; that some contracts Were
made in Holladay's name and sublet
TO Stringer with Mr. Thompsons
knowledge and approval. while others
stood in Stringer's name outright
Mr.. Stringer is now an applicant for
the position of outside foreman or
superintendent of poles. wires and con
duits for the municipal electric plant,
position not yet filled. but is be
lieved to be ineligible because of his
residence in Barton Heights, outside
OF the city limits.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-03

the fire jumped to the Vernon Build
ing, and the burning floors caused the
oilce rooms and stores on the first
and second floors to be completely
Quilted. The principal losers were OPP
pleman Bros who operated pawn
SHOP, and J. ii West, who ran a fruit
store Their property was almost n
total wreck from water I. Isaacs7s
sons clothing store will suffer heavily.
In the Coble Building were the United
states recruiting offices, Stout Broth
crs' printing establishment and several
living rooms. The total loss will ag-
Sregatc $4,000
The Coble Building carried no in
Surancc. The cause of the 0re is
undetermined
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-03
CONDITION STILL cnIr1cAL.
Judge Adams Mny Recover UnIess
Complications Arise.
Especial to The Times DIspatch 1

= I.'TItcIdI 10 INC S-DISpatch.
greensboro. ~ G., January at
night that Judge Spencer q. Adams
VINO attempted suicide Sunday night
ny slashing his thront with a razor.
vas resting we'll His general condi-
ZION is still regarded as critical, but
II is believed he will recover unless
complications arise
The utmost secrecy is still maintain
ca as to the circumstances, and to-
night there were no new develop-
ments that might throw light upon the
motive for the act
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-03
COMPLETE STILL FOUND
UNDER P0STMA STEERS HOUSE.

Especial to The Times Dispatch
Winston Salem. n. c.. January a.
Charlcs Fruit Is the name OF the post
master at Chuckle. Wilkes county, un-
uer whose home. in the basement.
revenue officers destroyed a completes
illicit distillery and 1.i00 gallons Of
peer last Friday. The post -oGfcs is
Kept in Fruits home. and the Officers
We're advised that distillery has
neen operated under Pruitt's home ever
wears ago e'5 ~
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-03
M EAT PACKERS
CAP TURE SERIES

The Meat Packers won two out of
three games from The Times Dispatch
team last night on the Newport Bowl
Ing Alleys. Captain whitman OF the
newspaper crowd. did the best he
could. rolling consistent game and
capturing high score and high averattr.
put some OF the men fell down at
critical moments. and after winning
the first game. lost the other two The
score follows. together with the stand
ing OF the clubs and some big scores
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-03
sunday school neorgnnIued.

TSneclnI TO The TimesDispatchl
Lynchburg Va. January 2.-The
Sunday school of the First Christian
Church was reorganized yesterday for
the year by the election of the fol-
lowing officers: superintendent. Her
bert F. Miley: Assistant. S. b. Ben
ninSton; Chorister. W. E. Farrar: Sec
rotary, NJ. B. Belcher. and Treasurer,
NJ H Dudley,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-03

Gum .....
Blair
Roe
BiNby
Quinn
Jennings .
Midget
sherman
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-03
FIRE ~ BUSINESS SECTION.
Hard Work OF Ftrcmen Necessary Ia
Prevent Snrend OF EInmcs.

ISpcClHI 10 TIC TlmcS- DlSpatCh. II
Greensboro. n. c., January Fire
was discovered this afternoon at s
o'clock in the third floor of the Cohle
Building, on South Elm Street. In the
heart of the business section. and for
more than two hours the firemen had
the fight of their lives to prevent the
destruction of the entire block The
prompt arrived OF the fighters and the
wet weather of the past two days nos
sibly saved the city the most serious
con laGrat ton In years
Spreading from the Coble Building
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-03
THE WEATHER.

Forecast, vfrEinia--CIOudy, preceded
by rain or snow and much colder, with
IL cold wave Tuesday; wednesday, fair,
continued cold; brisk northwest winds
North CarOlinn-Rnin, followed by
cienriHS and much colder, with n cold
wave Tuesday; Wednesday fair, colder
I'm eastern portion; brisk north winds.
CONDITIONS YESTERDAY.
Cloudy. Thermometer at midnight.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-03
VETERANS ELECT OFFICERS


w r Hopkins was elected commander ne
George Il. Pickett Camp. No s. United Con-
federate Veterans last night at tho annual
,, r',s other officers chosen we're as fol-
j. Ryiand Epps. first acknowledgements
der: e. N Pollard. second lieutenant-com-
Mahder' c. X. Wingneld, third lieutenant
commander: r. y. Northen. adtutant: j. r.
Ansle' quartermaster; c. I. I.oehr. treas
urer' =. thinner. commissary; =. p Win
s'pn chaplain; Il. u. Brown. officer al ~.
Gay; Is. +. Eckles. officer OF the guard: r.
=. ruler, color hoa ror; Or. a. j. H!llsman.
surSeon; j. f. Owens quartermastsr ser
gennt: G. 7 .Lohrd, delegate to the soldiers,
home board: r. y. Northern C. t Loehr
and w NJ. Cary. trustees.
Nurses Have Dance.
Inc nurses OF the Virginia Hospita, last
niEhi ncld their annual New Years dance a.
the Elks' Home $500 a
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-03
Engagement Anno,Inccd.

T" SNcCIHI 10 TIC TI1NcS- IJlSpNtCN
Lynchburg. Va. January 2.-The en-
gagcment OF Miss Cordela Weblett
Hammer, daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs
Walker G. Hammer of this city to
Edward Harrison Hancock, young
business man of Lynchburg, has been
announced. The wedding will take
place in February.
The evening world., 1911-03-15
A Prescription Plafnt.
n, IN. Editor Of TIL. Evening World:

10 tn Editor f The Evening World:
Will some druggist kindly tell mo how
IL Is that the drug stores do not return
the prescription from a doctor or won't
repeat them? Is a poor family COM
PEELED TO see a doctor again and pay
him a one or two dollar fee to get the
same prescription made over asain2 A
druggist tells me It is against the law
and that the prescription cannot be re-
peated nor can a copy be given. l. this
true7 A. X.
'Right Now Is the Time"
10 the Editor OF The Evening World:
In answer to w. II. w. in regard 10
transpianting trees, right now is the
time. Dig up the tree. allowing am
pie room for the roots. Any roots tina,
are broken in removing the tree should
be cut off just behind the break with
q good clean cut. on the slant. SO as
not TO shatter the root again. Tie q
rag on the north side OF the tree and
In resetting the tree have the same side
facing north. Dig a nue. larger hole
than necessary and NIL the bottom OF
the hole with tin cans. Just thrown in,
They provide drainage snd also hold
The evening world., 1911-03-15

have not the remotest idea
what the man Is like. ! couuot help
but wonder sometimes II there In a
heart beneath that Nnite mask of a
face n back of the always scrupu-
lousy polite manner. Does it beat or
throb? Did 1t ever hope? Perhaps,
once. long ago Che Is over fifty now.
ne loved the parsons daughter, sweet,
young and fair. perhaps, they
knew the wild rapture of first love.
Did theyP Did they steal out at
dusk, to meet. she from the rectory
cottage, he from the stately, half
ruined old Tudor mansion-house, which
hc is now hoping my money will re-
storei Did they know the bliss OF
kisses In the dark. ~cllng!ng hands,
|throbbing h~earts-and did they part
broken-hearted. with most of the
sweetness OF life gone. she to grow old
among the English hills. in the quiet
little village. n he to go out into
the world. and now. after many years,
to hunt an American heiress to restore
the old place where as O boy he
dreamed and played9
(To Be C%ontnued.)