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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-09
Mr.. DOBbs TALKS
ON ADVERTISING
COOPERATION Is ESSENTIAL TO
SUCCESS SAYS FORMER HEAD
OF NATIONAL CLUB.
ADDRESSES LOCAL CLUB
NEWSPAPER BEST MEDIUM TO GET
BUSINESS. ASSERTS PRESIDENT
WOOD OF CHAMBER
OF COMMERCE.

The man who co-operatas doubles
his own efficiency. The average man
Is inclined to work in individual har-
ness He should learn how TO work
with others. And above all else, he
should be thoroughly himself.
This said Mr.. S. &. Dobbs, adj
dressing the members OF the Rich
mond Advertisers Club. applies cs-
pecially To the advertiser and the GALES
man. Advertising Is closely allied
with craftsmanship. In fact, advertis-
ing is creative saiesmanship. But ad-
vertisement cannot be backed up ex
cept by services and efficiency in the
sales department. In other words.
the goods that are advertised should
be the goods which are placed on the
market. The problem Of advertising
is To send goods where they amt to
where they ought to be. Advertise
ment through daily newspapers is to
be compared to an express train which
gets one to the place quicker than
any other means"
Who He is
Mr.. Dobbs is ex-prestieut of the
Associated Advertising Clubs of
America and Is now advertising man
ager for the Coca Cola Company. with
at the jefferson, at which he was the
guest of honor. was opened with an
address by Hamilton Field. president
of the local dab, who was followed
by Henry W. Wood, president OF the
Richmond Chamber OF Commerce.
Mr. Field said: advertisement is
business; it needs enthusiasm. The
Richmond Advertisers Club was
formed with the object Of generating
a spirit of enthusiasm in promoting
business-our business which is grow
ing too fast for us to figure
Mr. Wood said: Il regard news
paper advertising as the most sdc-
cessful Of all forms OF advertising &.
But it must ahve efficiency and ser
vice behind It, We need a follow
| up system Every business house
! ought to have a directory of custo-
| mers and of customers in prospect
! And 1t is just as important to con
tfnue advertising TO old customers az
1 to new ones.
I Richmond is growing and grow
! ing fast" said o. Herbert Funston
Let everybody talk Richmond. and
talk Richmond as "a great and grow
/ ing city. We live in an era OF edu-
cation. in which We are educating
business people in the honest and
proper conduct of their business Ana
the way to upbuild city is to LEI
others know the advantages We have.
/ "Bilf" Dabney. the original boosteF
said he is going TO see that ever!
! man. woman and child in Richmond
goes To work for the city's interest
I'VE will have some one. talk u
every school child. so that even the
school children will boost the CITY,
he declared.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-09
ARE YOU sCORN|NC CHANCES
Or DU|lOlNG FOR FUTURE

CONTINUED from First Page3
that The Nirginian great prize contest
II just an ordinary affair. and they
don't stop To realize that several prizes
are going to be given away absolute
ly free in the next few weeks.
Arc You Awake?
II you are not awake it Is time you
Sit up and take notice The bros
are singing. the morn is breaking.
Don't let your next door neighbor
grab one of those fine prizes with
out your Say. Get IN line, Be live
wire. Rise from that rut which has
kept you in the mire SO long. Show
your friends that you can be drivins
an auto. or playing piano, or building
"A house on your own lot Just AS wen
as they.
You, young gentlemen. II you have
girl and you love her dearly. pitch
in and win one CO the fine diamonds.
OF "A gold watch. then present ii, to
THE only One" for Il Christmas pres
-eat--It- you dun.t Mish Ia carry things
that far just yet, why You can win
the automobile or the piano or the
building lot. ANY one of these prizes
would be very acceptable. and We feel
sure that she would appreciate it.
TO you young ladies Who have no
particular sweetheart, To give YOU a
diamond. pitch in and win one for
yourself Then you Will have the
laugh on all the men. Whether or
not you are able To tickle the ivory,
get busy and work for this fine plane.
Ii is q beautiful instrument worth
ti.ree-quarters OF thousand dollars
and will make your little parlor look
mighty coy.
Two Hundred Dollars a Week.
Just a word to the wise. II you are
interested in the proposition whereby
you can earn a little over 500 Il week
for the next ten weeks, just talk with
The Virginian Campaign Manager. II
you think that you would Ike to nave
a fine automobile to run this winter
and next spring. then talk with the
Campaign Manager. He viii show you
the way. 1t isn't hard. 1t is by no
means too late to start. In fact 1t IS
now just the proper time. hut little
has been done so far. The contest is
scarcely organised. but don't wait lon
ger.
To- day Ia the time to enter II you
enter this competition you will at
ways be grateful to The Virginian for
presenting such an unusual oppor1un-
ity The contest headquarters are
open every evening from 80 to $50.
The Campaign Manager win be glad to
make appointments with any candi-
dates who are unable to visit the Cam
paign Department during the day.
Be sure TO call and talk the mat
4 ter over.
Next list OF standings win appear
on Wednesday, October 18th. All can
didates must have votes deposited In
the ballot box not later than three
O'Clock. TUESDAY afternoon, October
10th. in order to receive credit in the
list OF standing the following day.
Subscription rate OF The Richmond
Virginian and number of votes al
lowed.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-09
BLUES WILL ATTEND
JUBILEE IN ATLANTA

Twenty-Five members of the Rich
mond Blues. who left here Saturday
night for Atlanta, reached that city
yesterday afternoon. They are in At
lanta for the purpose OF representing
the Blues at the Peace Jubilee this
week and viii take part in the exer-
cises incident to the unwilling Of the
peace monument In that city. This
monument was erected under the
auspices Of the Gate City Guard.
The only officers In the Blues party
are First Lieutenant John A. Cutchins
and Second Lieutenant William
crump.
Major Bowles has issued orders to
the company commanders ITO assem-
BILE such members Of their commands
as may be able 10 be present at the
armory on Thursday morning at 1915
O'Clock in dress uniform for the pur-.
pose OF escorting the Governors Foot
Guard or Hartford on their arrival
at the Byrd street station. from the
train to the Armory.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-09
FAIR |NSURES
AGAINST Rain

Having insured itself in the sum
of sa0,0 against rain, the State Fair
Association feels comparatively safe
this week. But, even at that, the pol
icy would hardly cover the loss which
would be occasioned II 1t should rain
even the larger part OF the week.
Eight thousand dollars a day Is little
enough to cover the expenses OF the
association. when the many calls upon
the treasury are considered. About
$4,000 will be given in prizes and
premiums and purses The free
shows will cost more than $25 900,
and the running expenses in the shape
of material. salaries, etc. will amount
to several thousand more, 80 that tie
entrance fees that go with the races
and the competitive exhibits would
be but a small part of the money
necessary to keep the association from
digging into its pockee.
And then, too, the association feels
that 1t has such a magnificent show to
offer the people this year that they
should see 1t.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-09
POLICE SEARCHING
FOR MISSING FOLK

The police have been requested 10
look after several missing persons
Yesterdays report issued by Clerk
Toler had the following requests:
Frank MCMILLAN, ItI9 West Mar
shall, white. Missing from LONE since
September so; 81 years old; five feet
seven inches: las pounds: fair COM
plexion, brown hair. grey eyes. smooth
face, black derby. gray suit
Sarah Crittenden. 4o4 Carter street,
10 years old: five feet tall. 125 pounds,
dark complexion. black hair and eyes,
black dress Missing from above
number since October 3, 1911.
Fred Swartz. escaped from Din
widdie road force October 4. lSll /,
Height five feet five inches: l3i
pounds: IS years old; brown hair
blue eyes, scar on right cheek and
left arm: $40 reward.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-09
w. S. BRONSON GETS
IMPORTANT POST

Mr.. W. S. Bronson, who has been
assistant general passenger agent or
the Chesapeake and ohio halfway
Company. has just been made COM
merce counsel for the road. The APP
pointment comes In the nature of a
very substantial promotion. Mr..
Bronson has always been much inter-
ested In this department of jurispru-
dence. Some three years ago he took
the bar examination. standing at the
head Of the class.
Mr.. Rronson's duties will be TO keep
the railway company advised as to all
changes in the interstate and intra-
state laws, In order that the COR
poration may avoid infringements Of
the law. >-.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-09
HOTEL THIEVES
ARE IN OUR MIDST

The hotel thief has already shown
up. and the crowd OF fair week has
not half begun to arrive. Two reports
OF robberies in hotels were registered
at police headquarters yesterday.
]. f. Kinds reports that he was
relieved of gold-filled watch and
chain at the Commercial Hotel. and
c.. II. Page reports that some one
stole his pin. '1P. h. c.. No. t. one
cap, a straw hat and a pair OF shoes
from the Lexington Hotel
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-09
OBITUARY
Decatur q. Davis.

Decatur Q. Davis, ~ years Of age.
died Friday morning at his home.
1901 East Clay street. as a result of
an attack of heart trouble. Although
he had been in bad health for some
time, his death was unexpected.
Mr.. Davis moved TO Richmond from
Surry county in 1860. and engaged
in business here. In 1861 he enlisted
with Company First of the Richmond
Howitzers, and served throughout the
war between the States. After the
war he was q member of the firm of
w Il. Davis a. Co. Later he was a
member Of the firms of Brown. Davis
& Co and Davis & Atkins,
Mr. Davis leaves a daughter. Miss
Bessie Belle Davis, and other rela-
lives.
Saturday at First Baptist church
Rev. DR. George w. Mcdaniel viii
conduct the services.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-09
Witness III in Court.

Addison Bicket. colored, witness
against John Thomas. also colored.
In the Hastings Court. Saturday at
ternoon, was taken suddenly Ill and
had to be removed to the Jail. He Is
serving a six months term for as
saulting Thomas. while Thomas Is be-
Ing tried for assaulting him.
DIR. Watts treated Bicket- The case
went over on account OF the fitness
OF Ricket.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-09
Daily BY Carrier.
CITY HOME PHYSICIANS
/ ON DUTY AT THE FAIR

The city OF Richmond Will con-
tribute its force of City Home ply
alclans to the fair association for the
week. Tours OF duty ut the fair will
Be divided between the four young
doctors, and there will always be one
or more on duty. with an emergency
ambulance.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-09

Justice John on Saturday sentenced
Ashby Burruss. the drug clerk to iail
for sixty days. He took an appeal and
was baiied for the next term OF the
Hastings Court.
Burruss was arrested some days ago
on the charge, of being the fence" for
a number of small boys, who sold
stolen ARTICLES to him at ridiculously
small prices.
Burruss had hitherto borne a good
reputation, and had many friend to In
tercede for him In the present instance.
The charge was a technical one OF
petit larceny. The boys were dismissed
on account OF youth.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-09
NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS.

Owing to the treme ndOus in
crease and the circulation which
II the OutKrowtb of The vir-
gfnian's Prize Context now going
on. the management requests that
new subsc ribers kindly bear with
us II their papers are not deliv-
cred Immediately, as the circuln-
ton department is Overrushed
and delays are unavoidable. Re
ports have reached this office
that papers are being carried
OF by boys collecting coupons.
All those detected stealing my
copies Of The virginian will be
dealt with according to law.
RICHMOND VIRGINIAN
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-09
Em.eria Cire..t Coxrt,

Especial to The Richmond Virginian.)
EMpORIA. VA, Oct. s.-The Circuit
Court which convened here Tuesday
next Tuesday TO take UP the civil cases
10 walker vs.. Jordan. ct ais. and Miss
GIL manning Va. H. L. Taylor. These
Gases took up nearly all the Sessions Of
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-09
Virginia State Fair.

Richmond, va, October y-I4. 1911.
Southern Railway offers extremely
low round trip fares.
Tickets sold October 6th to l4th. In
elusive. final limit returning. October
Is, 1911.
For tickets and Information apply
to nearest Southern Railway Ticket
Agent. or write. S. e. Burgess, d. p.
A. Richmond. Va.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-09
Negro Boy On His Way.

The deputy sheriff of White Stone.
Va. came To Richmond yesterday with
a small negro named Robert Points in
charge. The hoy Is charged with in
corrigibility. and Is being taken to
the Negro Reformatory in Hanover
county.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-09
DEATH NOTICES.

October ., 1871. ut the
residence OF her daughter. Mira w.
S. Doughty. el0s W. Cary street. -.
Ellen G. Toles, widow Of the iate r.
leaves three sons and one dAaEhterI
to mourn their loss: James ~. AA-s
brey l., Caskie II, and Mrs. WI. ~
Doughty. Funeral from the AAey4'
residence TuasdAY. October ~ ~ IN
clock. "A. Al. 11ntssuene ~ 11V0
vAW oo0etaEys III U II ssx
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-09
SIX Months Tor Gibbs.

Lynwood Gibbs. colored, was given
six months on the road and fined IS
In the Hastings Court Saturday after
noon. He was charged with holding
M another negro and attempting to
rob h1U
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-09
Mrs. B~njansin Byerley,

Especial to The Richmond Virginian)
HARRISoNBURG, VA. Oct. S.-Mrs.
BENJAMIN Byeriy. 50 years old. went to
bed Thursday night In her usual health
and yesterday was found dead In bed
paralytic stroke, She was a Miss Lilly
She leaves several children. including
Mrs John n. wenger, south Of Har-
gisonburg. with whom she made her
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-09

Secretary Ste1rhss Away.
Secretary R c. Stearnes, of the
State Board of Education, is in at
.endance upon a teachers institute
NOW In session at YYtheville.. 4
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-09
Candidates Expenses.
Rcauisition From North Carolina.

A rendition warrant was issued Sat
urday from the office Of the secre-
tary of the Commonwealth on reQui-
sition drawn by the governor OF North
Carolina on the governor of Virginia
for one Ernest Staples. wanted in
Rockingham county, \. c., for lar
ceny. L. G. Joyce is the agent of
North Carolina to take charge of the
prisoner.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-09
NO POLITICS IN
THE APPOINTMENT
EFFICIENT MAN Is TO SUCCEED
MIR. SAUNDERS, SAYS GOV
ERNOR MANN.
BEST MAN WILL WIN
SEVERAL APPLICATIONS FILED FOR
POSITION OF DAIRY AND FOOD
COMMIssIONER-N NOT
MADE PUBLIC.
BEST MAN WILL WIN

Politics viii not figure in the ap-
pointment of a successor to Dairy
and Food Commissioner w. ID. Saun-
GERS, who VIII retire from office at
the expiration OF his present term,
says Governor William Hodges Mann.
there are several applicants for ,ae
position, but the governor will not
give out list OF the applicants until
all who care to enter the contest for
the place have had opportunity to file
their applications
Governor Mann said yesterday that
he knew of no office of more vital
Importance to the Commonwealth. He
referred in comm endatory terms to
the work done by Commissioner Saun-
ders In the formative period OF the
dairy and food departments alike. The
governor Is greatly Interested in the
departments endeavor to rid the
herds of Virginia OF tuberculosis.
Professor Saunders is of the opinion
that this work can be accomplished
by the expenditure of 81 900 year
for two years.
The governor is fully determined
that a man of the highest grade Of
efficiency must be named to succeed
the present commissioner on his re-
tirement. 20 the end that a work so
@tiI DtEO SH6ti not IdCh sIItCISilt uc-
velopment.
The only candidates TO succeed Com
m isSioner Saunders, whose names have
been made public. are Deputy Com
missioner Benjamin L. Purcell and
Paul Garrett, of Leesburg, one Of the
inspectors In the work of the depart
ment.
Candidates Expenses.
Five candidates filed their expense
accounts Saturday in the office of
the secretary of the Commonwealth.
| They were as follows:
John A. Lesner. elected from the
Senate from Norfolk county, sT62.2l
John M. Hart, Roanoke. 1901: r. s.
/ Tayenner, Woodstock, s35, J. l.. Cole.
defeated candidate from the Thirty
F.; seventh senatorial district, s225.e2
Eugene Old, defeated candidate from
/ Lynchburg and Campbell, $50,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-09
August Scicnlmel.

Especial to The Richmond virginian.)
FARMVIILE, VA. Oct. S.-Pro-
fessor August Schemmel, director of
the Farmville Conservatory OF Music.
died suddenly about noon to-day at
his home on High street.
A native OF Germany and an artist
of rare gifts until some four years
ago, he had taught in the larger cities
but came to Farmville in the interest
of his health, having kidney trou-
Bile.
From the Normal student body he
enjoyed fine patronage, and the VEN
ture here had been gratifying sue
cess. He was on the streets this morn
ing greeting his friends in his usual
cordial and cheerful way, and after
returning To his home fell from his
chair ana died with scarce u strug-
gle.
He is survived by ii widow. and a
married daughter. who resides In st.
Louis. Husband and wife never walk
ed life's way more lovingly. and no
man was ever more loyal to friends.
No arrangements for the funeral has
been made as yet.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-09
Robert Wharton Watkins.

Robert Wharton Watkins, aged 81
years, was buried in Hollywood Gem
etery Friday afternoon.
The funeral services We're held in
Christ Episcopal church. Houston.
Halifax county. and were conducted
by the Rev. Flournoy Bouldin. assist
ed by Rev. DIR. Meade Clark.
After the services in Houston his
body was put on train and sent to
Richmond for burial
The directors and employees OF the
Peoples Bank in Houston. of which
Mr.. Watkins was president, attended
the funeral in a body.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1911-10-03

Judge F. II: Brooks. Of Smlthh"id'
was a visitor to Raleigh yesterday.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1911-10-03

Sweet mercy is nobility 3 tu0
acknowledgements.
Newark post., 1911-03-29
THE BOY SCOUTS
"A Paper Recently Read Before The New Century Club

take any rekard for being helpful or
courteous,
8. A Scout is a friend to animals. He
should save them as far as possible
from pain.
7. A Scout cbeys orders OF parents,
pasrol leader or scoutmaster without
question. But after he has carried out
an order he may state his reasons
against it.
8. A Scout smiles and looks pleas
ant under all circumstances. Scouts
never grumble az hardships nor whine
at one another. The punishment ior
swearing or using bad language is to
have mug OF cold water poured down
his sleeve by other scouts.
This originated with Capt John Suit
ton. tne old British Scout-3oo years
ago:
g. \ Scout is thrifty, and has at least
little money in the bank.
The chief of these laws IS to do a
good turn daily. Many people do
many good turns without being scouts,
but the scout is trained to 60 out of
his way to find a good turn to do, if
the opportunity does nor come along
to him Often a couple OF scouts,
some afternoon after school, start off
on walk and find and seize an oppor-
tunity 90 be helpful An English gen.
tleman tells how one dav he saw an
old woman and little girl trying to
carry heavily loaded basket up hill.
Suddenly two Boy Scouts appeared on
the scene, he could nor see where they
came from, picked up the basket and
carried it quickly to the top OF the hill.
They they merely gave the Scouts sa-
lutte and marched away, whisrling.
Those same boys, be,ore they had be-
come scouts, would undoubtedly have
let the old woman do her own work.
With Scout Law, the new boys learn
the Scout signs-mysteriOus marks
wi h meanings, taken mostly ircm In
dians. The boys learn not only how
to make these signs. but how to put a
signature to them. Each patrol has its
name and lis cal. Foxes bark, Bears
growl, stags' roar, p!over's whistle
"Pee-wit," hyenas maks a laughing
cry. BORIS grunt, and owl, hoot The
scouts Of the patrol practice their pa
troll call SO thar they may communicate
with one another when hiding Each
scout learns 10 draw his patrol animals
| head, so when he makes a scout sign
on the road, he can put his signature
| to it. The outline head to show his
| patrol, and number to show his place
in the patrol. Next the new member
earns the scout salute The theory is
that a salute shows he is right sort
| of fellow and means well to the other.
| '1,a ip,l1t IL. Il.
shoulder, palm to the front, thumb
, resting with nail OF the little finger, the
other three fingers upward. pointing
Newark post., 1911-03-29

skywards. The boys learn the signs
and salutes in about three minutes.
Then they learn to tie few useful
knots. They love to learn the science
OF modifying and quick boy will
learn this lesson in half an hour. The
new boys are now qualified to be en-
rolled as tenderfcet. and the Scout
law has lasting place in their minds
ami hearts.
They are then sworn in and given
uniforms This occasion is made very
important A special meeting is set
ior it, with a speech or two and popu-
lar president on the platform. Each
boy is called forward to make his sol
cmn Scout promise:
"On my honor | promise that | will
do my best to do my duly to God and
by country; to help other people at all
times, and to obey Scout Law"
Saying these words, he stands at The
salute and the three upraised fingers
remind him OF the three points of his
promise. He receives a little metal
arrow badge to wear in his button
hole, and then he gets what he has
been longing for with a great longing
his scout Uniform.
This uniform is al once picturesque
and serviceabie. digniied and free and
easy. In it the bov becomes twice
the boy he was before. He knows he
is worth looking at, and gladly casts
aside the dirty little coat, probably
handed down from an older brother
Now, when he passes, people notice
1,,, ~ L..
another boy"
The following articles compose this
picturesque uniform A wide briln-
med hal OF .elt, with the crown pinch
ed to a point; a colored shirt of han-
mel or thin serge; for the neck, a gay
loosely knotted handkerchief of the
patrols cOlors; blue shorts. or kickers,
cut shorr above the knee, leaving the
knees bare; leather belt; stockings
turrcd down below the knees, over In
visible gartcrs; on the back is carried
a haversack containing a billy-can, a
drinking cup &c, over the shoulder is
slung a light wooden wafer bottle; on
the shoulder is a knot OF cOlored rib
bonS, showing to what patrol the scout
belongs; the scout carries a whistle
and knife. and finally scouts staff
OF strong ash, marked off in feet and
i'/hcs. This last is the, only weapon
! carried by scouo.
The staff gives him a fine air, he
leans upon it, it helps him to vault
bitches and small streams. Out OF
two OF these slaves and two belts, a
Stretcher is made at a moments notice.
He is full fedgcd tender. oot-good
to look at, and every inch a manly
Scout. One scoutmastcr lets the boys
| help his gardener az so much an hour
and help pay for their uniforms. The
gardener reports that they are orderly
and ndustrious-when a year before
| he could not have allowed them on the
place.
After the starr. definite course OF
training as laid down by the Scouts
! Handbook. There are many lessons
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