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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-03-11
LAUREL SCHOOL
BE INVESTIGATED
State Board Of Charities viii
Look Into Affairs Of White
Reformatory.

~ an early date tho state Eoard
OF CHARITIES and Corrections ,yiu hn,d
"lt o'i1cial investigation OF tho affair.
oi IN" Laurel Industrial school. in Hen.
- touhtS, more generally known as
me Laurel Reformatory Secretary !
MaStih. Of the charities board. vcs-
.crdaf received 4 letter from Governor
ttahh lhStructine the board to make
me 'nvestiga ton. and lie wrote ~
once to Or. George H. Denny. ia
noard president. regarding the mat
ter. pon IIr Denny's return from,
atlanta, where he is attending The
southern Commercial Congress. no viii
"a Ne me matter Mp and fX u date for
a meeting TO begin the Investigation.
nc Hoard Will look thoroughly into
nc history and affairs Of the inStitu-
t'on. Ihc principal witness will he tho
ioriner superintendent, George r.
Davis, who recently wrote q letter Civ
ing the reasons for his resignation. lie
charged that the officers or ne l,rienn
association Of Virginia, which owns
thc property and controls Its affairs.
nhNc nor given l, the attention and
care which ii deserves, and further
hat some of them by their official ac-
t'sis have been rather a drawback 10
th' successful opera lion Of tho institu-
uoh. re further said that the methods
~ caring Tor inc incorrtgiblc boys in
trusted 10 IT ny the state arc not the
pest' and DO not meet with modern
IDEAS on the subject
The State has no voice in the man
agement Of the Laurel Industrial
school But it pays to The institution
q per diem for each boy committee
there. The Prison Association or Vir-
Sinia' which owns the property, has
me charge and is in control 1t is
composed' Of some Of the foremost men
o. this city and state. but there has
eVihently been friction, which is he
neNed TO have been not for tho best
interests OF the task OF reclaiminc tie
hoyS, who are sent there by courts
when too Young 10 serve jAil or peni-
Tertiary terms This will bc Il matter
OF determination BY the State BOARD
or Charities and Corrections at its
forthcoming investigation
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-03-11
chamberlain WILL
NOT Be REMOVED
Lack Of Accommodations Because
OF Crowding Led TO Report
Hotel Would Be Raced
Reports came from Now York ycstcr.

Reports came from New York ycster~
hay 10 the effect that the government
had decided to raac tho Hotel Guam
berlin al old Point. tho reason being
that it needed the ground for other
purposes. In view Of tho tact that The
government can order tho hotel away
when it sees 1T, tho report created
como interest IN business circles. But
the Chamherlim will not he seized OF
DESTROYED.
kilograms which, came In over a
brokers' wirc stated that several New
York bankers vino had engaged quar-
tcrs at the Chamhcrln for the week
end werc advised by telegraph that the
rooms could moi he furnished. inasmuch
as they were needed Tor government
purposes. Richmond was asked for in
formation, and il was promptly sup
piled II seems tina, tho movement Of
troops through Hampton Roads has
sent a large number OF officers 10 old
J'oint, and as a result, the 6utel Is
crowded with arny and navy men.
George i Adams. manager OF the
Chamberlin. when asked by The Times
Dispatch about the report. said over
the long distance telephone last night
That il was utterly without Foundation.
Tile telegram to tic New York bank
crs that quarters heretofore reserved
could not be furnished led to tho be
lief that tho Chambcrln had to go
Because Of tic fact that the govern
ment needs q hotel as much as 1T needs
II fort, naturaliv Eichniond people be-
lieved that there was no truth in the
razing story
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-03-11
RECTOR CALLED
TO OTHER WORK
Mr.. Wilkinson Withdrawn BY
Bishop Randolph From
Meade Memorial.
NO REASONS ARE ASSIGNED
southsidc ,Vcstry,ncn Unable /,
Understand Why Change
Was Ordered.

NcStrymcn and members Or tho
Meade Memorial Episcopal Church, OF
South Richmond, are somcwli;i, ,nystt-
fled by the unexplained Withdrawal ot
their young rector. Rev. W. j. Wilkiu-
son. after "a service OF more than one
months Notice OF the withdrawal was
sent yesterday TO the ,vcstry OF Tho
churcI, by Bishop Randolph Of Nor
folk. WHO appointed the minister to
the place.
Aside from, speaking favorabiy OF
Mr.. Wilkinson, the bishop gave no
reason Tor tho change. and subsequent
attempts by members Of the vcstvy TO
ascertain why have mot With no sue
cess, MI Wilkinson was Vel received
BY the congregation and vcstry.
Vestry Not Advised.
The withdrawal of Mr. Wilkinson
came as Il great surprise 10 us said
81 vcstryman last night ''and we arc
absolutely AZ a loss TO account for the
reasons behind the move We have
cndcavorcd TO discover some cause,
hut the bishcp did not care To assign,
any reason THO bi$hop said that air
Wilkinson was 4 man OF great promise
lie seemed TO like this charge very
much. and so far as ] know there hap
~ ''t'i ''i'' nliS iitSt tElIcnCC p1 lin-
pleasant relations between congrcsa-
don ana rector. Ills work met with
the most cordial reception from our
congregation. ana we regret having TO
lose him"
With every Indication ~ unbroken
narnony between, the newly appointed
rector and his ilock. the congregation
assembled last sunday afternoon FOR
worship. The rector was not on hand
and the congregation waited an hour.
stun no rector and then after waiting
longer the assembly adjourned without
hearing anything
First Went 10 Norfo,ls.
inquiries at his residence by tic
Nestry ELECTED the Information that
the rector had heen called to Norfolk
Several days passed without direct
"ord from him, and meanwhile Lcntcn
seTrlceS were scheduled to 10 held
Tally. Later in the week word was
received from Brooklyn. n. y. tina,
Mr.. Wilkinson was there anu would
ictur, within the week.
es,erday, however the announce
bishop.
Mr.. Wilkinson was appointed b,
Bishop Randolph about February 10
succeed the Rev Ben Dennis who lad
resigned his pulpit in tho Meade Nc
mortal In his announcement Of air
Niiklnsons withdrawal. Bishop Ran.
dolph named no successor
The Lentcn services which were to
have been held daily in this church
during Lent have been called off
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-03-11
RECEIVER NAMED
a. NJ. Meyer and brother to Wind IL

a. Vi. Meyer and Brother to Wind Up
Broad street Je,,eiry business.
For the purpose of winding up TIE
affairs Of A. NJ. Meyer and Brother
jewelers.. Of 2l7 East Broad street
and giving valid title to certain real
estate holdings, Eli c. Meyer was yes
terday appointed by Judge Grinnan, Of
the Chancery Court as receiver to
take over All assets and close up tir:
business under direction Of the court.
The appointment of "A receiver by no
means indicates that the firm Is in
solvent, for there is said 10 be about
$4,000 of available real estate. In
Guiding a valuable Broad Street store,
3l3 East Broad street, and other prop
erty. 1t was reported TO the court
that Abraham NJ. Meyer, head or the
firm and an aged man, was now OF un-
sound mind, and ny consent Preston
Cooke was appointed as guardian al
litem to look after his interest. Other
members Of the firm beside Abra hn m
NJ. Mayer arc Eli G. Meyer. Bertha G..
Meyer and Flora Meyer. The real cs
tate Will be placed on the market and
tho business divided as soon as prac-
ticable. the form OF receivership be-
ing taken In order TO authorize a valid
title in the absence of a signature by
the head OF the firm, and to wind up
the business
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-03-11

made Il matter OF evidence. ana rc,o,d
and not be based on purely q. nar,e
statements without any Of tho sur
rounding facts, even though tho fart
OF such an ovcrpaymcnt in one instance
p' admitted should Ike TO see +,
brought out by an examination OF IN.
ooh'factors as witnesses, and an e..
"i'ihatioh OF the records, whether In
iact any contractor bid OH specified.
tons without lntcrlincations renui,
ne stone after the date that was di-
."cten by INC TO be inserted IN an
specifications. .
iny by Actuni Reimbursement.
me committee and the puhlir
should also clearly under.ta,,I
,hat the city pays for such worl. ~
hu'. ~ measurement on the ground. not
by the preliminary estimate or qnuntity
desire also 10 find ont who fur
nlshed stone II the contractors did MOI
have the records to show that tile
can account FOR al OF them on Jobs II.
which II Was clearly specified Thai the
c 'u was 70 furnish contracts
ordered in the spccincations
IT was stated by counscl TOR Sir.
burton mat there We're Two sets OF
many times lost contracts when ~ hal
BID IN good faith TO furnish stone. /,
Was not brought out in any evidence
~ may readily be ascertained from
any contract In this manner | 10 no,
mo II 70 be the case Oh those | have
nEured out to-day.
Denies DETERMINATIONS.
~ c,nph3tically do not admit than
there has been any discrimination in
the award Of contracts 10 hidders or
that any Injustice has been done
Tho committees Adjournment fol-
lowing * parte statements Of attor-
neys for Nj Burton withou, taking
evidence loft II TO be infcrred that |
had admitted all Of tho Burton charges
ana assumed all tho blame | only
admit the errors in calculations which
were corrected before attention Was
called TO them, aud before harm, was
done amy one. and | deny discriminate
ton and Injustice. and believe that my
explanation as 10 the interlineations or
the specifications will be fully salts
factory TO the Commiitcc"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-03-11
TO HEAR ABOUT ROAD
Chambers Next smoker Devoted to
Fl Discussion of Northcrn Neck Line


discussion of Northern Neck Line.
preliminary to the smoker when
will be held III the jefferson Hotel
Auditorium Tuesday night. the Cham
Der Of Commerce yesterday mailed to
IFS members and other business mon
throughout tho city a prospectus
showing the traffic possibilities Of inc
Northern Neck in connection with the
Proposed railroad which has bccn UNI
dertakcn by {. NJ. Ward and others OF
that section. 1t is expected that from
the facts shown In the prospects,, to-
Eether with others that VIII be
brought out by the speakers tina,
night sl5o,0oo In stock viii DC SUP.
scriDcd by the business people Of TIE.
city Who VIII profit mos, largely BY
the new road
Formal invitations to Tho smoke.
viii be mailed to tho members ana
guests on Monday morning rho..,
rot included III the list already made
UP mas obtain cards OF admission by
making application TO Secrctarv pun
.op OF tine Chamber of Commerce. Tho
speakers ARC to be some OF the hest
known business men in the city. and
plans for the construction Of the ROAD
VIII hc explained by Mr.. WARD ana
his associates from the Northern
Seek
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-03-11
BLACkPATT|'SC
AGAIN ATTACHED
Sheriff Levies on CoIored Sing
er's Property in Suit Brought
for Attorneys Fees.

Black PATHS private car is again in
the hands Of the sheriff. An attach
ment was served yesterday at Byrd
street Station. IT is not the first time
Sheriff Mercer and his deputies have
had the use of luxurious private
car. for about two years ago SLACK
Patti lost a car here. The prcsc..
case is an outgrowth OF the former,
being an attachment for attorneys
foes.
In tho first case the National Print
ing and Engraving Company brought
suit against Voc1ckcl and Nolan. pro-
prictOrs of the SLACK Patti theatrical
troupe The car was attached and sold
al auction to satisfy the claim of the
manufacturers OF the posters The
troupe was defended in that litigation
by Edward l.. Ryan and Alex. Sands,
and 1t is alleged that 1t left town
without settling with the attorneys.
At all events, the company turned UP
yesterday morning at Byrd street Sta
tion travelling in brand new com
binntion dining and sleeping car
NIessrs. Ryan and Sands promptly
nled suit for $500 In the City Circuit
Court, and Deputy Sheriff Sam SHIELD
took charge Of tho car.
Only n short while before tho per-
Torrance was to begin tho folding
chairs, which form u part OF tho com
pany's property, also were levied on
after they had been set up In readiness
for tho audience. The manager ma de
arrangements on the spur OF the mo-
ment for a new set Of chairs, and as
the sheriffs delegation moved one lot
the manager hustled in another, just
In time 10 save hanging out tho stand
Ing room sign.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-03-11
EACH WINNER NOW
Richmond College Literary SncIetic.
Meet NEnin In Drhntc

nc i'hlologian Literary Society Of
Richmond College won out last night
IN the second of series of three de
naics against the Mu Sigma Rho. The
Question for debate was "Rcsolved
rhat the Virginia Legislature should
enact law requiring children be-
attend school at least six months in
each year
The affirmative side OF tho question
was upheld by i. w. Tones and G. IL
the negative by 2. f. Cochran and IL
w. wilkins OF the Philologian The
presiding officers were ". l. OFla-
herty and G. V. McManawav Judges
Pr. j. y. G. Chandler DR.. r. 4. Lewis
and Or. r. A. Stewart
mus far each society has won one
&c pate. The third Will be held next
Week. when the winner for the series
Will be determined
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-03-11
CONVICT DOPE SELLER

Charles White, .Jr., Sentenced 10 One
Year In the Coiorch Rerormatory
Charles White, Jr.. colored, was con-
victed yesterday IN the Hastings Court
or selling cocaine in the home OF his
father. Charles White. or North
Seventeenth Street and tho Jury
brought In verdict OF one year in
the penitentiary. Because no is less
than seventeen years of age, tho
court changed the verdict TO one year
In the co1ored reformatory.
E Carrie jackson. colored. who was
indicted Jointly with White, was ac.
quilted
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-03-11
SUES FOR COMMISSION
Immigration Company tlnim. to Have
Sold 'Irnct for Cnr.lnzn

'7nl' Was fled yesterday in the Law
ahd Eqni'y Court by the Middle Al.
'ah'!c Immigration Company lncor-
p"ratsd against - Pollard Carbon.
i"r $500 Tho litigation Is over a
,ract ~ land III Powhaian ana Cum
periand counties. 1872 1916 acres.
known as the Cooke tract II is claimed
,iat Cardoza. owner Of the tract nu-
ihorized tho piaintIns % offer the land
Tor sale on commission; that q sale
was effected, and the claim is for the
co'hinission Mr. Cardoza denies that
me sale WAS effec,ed through The in
strumentality of 'his agent and viii
contest the claim for commission
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-03-11
HOOK CAUGHT IN LEG
=. Babes, Seriously H"rt. Is Taken to

J.. l.. Babes, Seriously Hurt. Is TAX n 4
VIRGINIA iioSpitmi. M
I. l. Babes, OF Scottsville. an enlploye
Of Pitts e. Morris. railroad contractors
was seriously injured yesterday after
noon. when an iron hook connected
with steam shovel caught in the calf
OF his right leg The hook went al
most through and inflicted a large, jag
Eed wound.
Dr.. Truman, OF the city ambulance
administered temporary treatment aud
then took Babes TO The Virginia Hos
Hitnl. -- L- m
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-03-11
.B|JOU TO PRESENT
| FRENCH PLAY
Camille in English May Test
City's Right TO Order
Shows Away
MANAGERS SEEK OPINION
Get Copy Of City Attorneys
Letter Years Ago i'll The
ClansnanS Case.
MANAGERS SEEK oPINIc

Announcement yesterday that Miss
Cornnc Virginia Smell and her com,
rany will present Camille" III Eng
lish at the Bjou Theatre next Thurs
day. matinee and night. by special re-
quest. Immediately brought up the
question win Camille set by
There is no answer yet. The produc-
ers have stated that While East
Lynne" Will be the regular attraction
all the week, the Dumas production
VIII be put on TO meet popular de-
'nhnd, whettcd, probably. by the recent
Rcrnhardt performance in French AT
the Academy Of Music.
Get City Attorneys opinion.
Nobody can tell ofthand when Ca
mile WAS seen here in E.nglisl, last,
hut notice has been given that she Is
coming back. Fearing police inter.
vcntion, reprcscn tativeS Of tho pro.
dncing company fortified themselves
Yesterday with 81 copy Of an opinion
given by City Attorney Pollard some
Years ago to Carlton Mccarthy. while
Mayor stating that there was no
specific law undo yh!cli the Mayor
could stop Tho Cit'snan" unless lis
used the broad police powers delegated
L" him by tho city charter While
The Clansmail' was not ordered
away. other productions have since
been denied the right to show There
- 'nu'n interest thcfctOfc, IN the sit
uati"n in view of the expressed dc
termination Of the company 10 givc d
play by specia request. From the
show STANDPOINT Tic matter viii he
settled to-day.
z" Test mayors Right.
The General Impression Is that the
theatre ncoplo arc preparing to test
the Mayors right to prohibit produc-
tons III the absence of any definit.
law on The subject. though 1t was de-
MED that Miss Suclrs company will
advertise Camille simply to make a
test case
Tho advance agent of The R,ue
Mouse spent several days in Rich
nond during tn" past week, the state
ment being made that he had ondea-
vored without success to secure Il
booking al tho Academy Of Music
Manager Leo Wise said yesterday thar,
this was not tho ease that no book
ing subject WAS ever preached
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-03-11
brown Surrender, pc,,n,,

IA brown. manager Of tho Southern
Law and Collection Company, I11L
Easl Main street. who was arrested
Wednesday night on a charge Of
threatening 10 shoot Louis Hornstciu
ana on charge OF carrying n con
ccaled weapon, surrendered 1sY permit
10 carried concealed weapons ycAter-
DAY In the Hastings Court No FIR.
Their charges were brought asains, him.
as tho surrender Of hia permit was
voluntary.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-03-11
49,
MAKE BIG FIND
Three boys Discover silver Tableware
II. !

Three Boys Discover silver Tableware
iIid In Lumber Ynrd.
Whilcp laying about the Lumber yard
Of y. IL Bruner cots East Marshall
street, yesterday afternoon REGINALD
Johnson. Winfrey Smithcr and Louis
Neinstein found quantity of silver
hidden away in an old wooden stocking.
The stocking contained a silver SCUM
ladle and eleven silver tablespoons On
each piece were engraved the letters
Il. l.. w"
The matter was reported TO tho po-
ice. and the silver was taken 10 the
Second Police Station .--
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-03-11

Arthur Stevenson, colorcd, who lives
In tho city. made an excursion into
Icnrico Thursday afternoon. lie got
into a fight and was otherwise very
dtsordcrly on the public highway.
Stevenson was arrested by Policeman
Tiilcr and nncd SIS before Magistrate
l'uryear yesterday morning.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-03-11

n. W. Rowland. OF 700 West Rroad
street. reported last night that he hau
been robbed OF S3i. lie stated that ii
boy from cleaning establishment
called for q suit ofcotlies in the af-
tcrnoon. and he thinks that the money
was lett in one Of tho trousers peck
cts When the Suit was returned to
him the money was missing
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-03-11
Rohhed of I.odgc AInne,,

j. W. Pettns. of I'LL East Grace
street. reported last night that his
mouse mad bcen entered and robbed of
two gold watches and 1896 in cash
The money is said TO have belonged
TO a secret order. OF which Mr. pettus
Is the treasurer. He has no clue az
To the identity Of the thief, but thinks
that his rooms were entered BY n
sneak from the cook shop bclow n
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-03-11
John IIppa III.

. John r.. Epps. Deputy CITY Sergeant.
IS seriously III al his home. 20tS Floyd
Avenue. II is feared that lie has con-
fracted pneumonia. His condition was
reported unchanged last night.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-03-11
FUND DUE STORMS
ATTACHED IN SUIT
City Auditor Directed to Make
No Payment to Contractor
Pending Settlement.

Troubles OF storms and Company
contractors for the overhead wiring
and distribution system for the mum
cipol electric plant. seemed 10 gather
thickly yesterday when the Western
Electric Company filed suit through
James Lewis Anderson. attorney. tor
$1,000 claimed to be due for sup
work, IN attachment was served on
the city OF Richmond restraining the
Auditor from making any further pay
ments TO storms ana Company on ac-
count OF the local plant.
The city signed contract with
Storms ana Company. ot Newark. on
May I last, for certain work on a
Unit basis. the estimated amount being
about $4,000. IT IS said nat about
$4,000 of the work has been done
and storms and Company now clain,
payment from the city for about So
oo0 due and unpaid at this time
The work was to have been finished
In six months. but November found
the contractor hardly begun. and the
four months of grace allowed by the
Committee OH Electricity. onc after an
other gave no promise that the work
would ever be completed. 1t developed
at a recent meeting that Rocbiing and
Company had shipped the contractor
a carload of wire for use here, G. O. D.,
and that the company was unable to
get IT out Of the freight yards, not
being in a position to advance about
c4.2oo required. The committee there
fore revoked tho contrac; and Is Ia ling
steps 20 complete the work at the ex-
pensc of the contractor. The claim
OF the Western Electric Company is
for material furnished here and for
ether Jobs for which Storms and Com
pany We're contractors
New Contract Awarded.
The Council Committee on Electricity
last night awarded contract through,
Engineer T. ~. Trafford for $50 ma st
arms and other nttings 10 the Westcrn
Electric Company. for wooden eros
arms 10 the Sittcrding -Cnrncal- Davis
company. ana purchased from John a.
Roeblin & Soma one carload Of wire a I
l2 ~ cents a pound. TO he shippcd
within three days L. ~. .Icter former
foreman Of storms a. Company, was
employed IS foreman and Mr.. Traf-
ford was authorized 10 employ line
men Iaborcrs and teams to press tho
work TO completion
Charles Taylor. representing Storms
Company, asked the committee "a
rcscind its action canccling the con
tract win his company. aud assured
the committee that his company was
now III Il position TO press forward tho
work AZ Sheriff Mercer had served an
attachment on Councilman George
Rogers for the city Just prcvinus &c
meeting. and AZ the paper was In thc
hands Of Assistant city Attorney An.
der2on. indicating n suit against storms
& Company, brought by the Western
Electric Company, in the process 81
which all money due Storms by Tho
CITY Of Richmond IL attached tho com.
Inittec decided tina, no action of Mr.
T2ylorb request wng necessary
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-03-11
Two Set. Of 'rwtn. Attcnd.

Z, "V SetS OF fWIns -HttenIcd Tho plrth-
day party. given las; night by Mrs
honor II her daughter. MARY The two
sets of twins We're Misses Lucille and
Louise Blackburn nieces of Mrs Wells,
ana Edith and Earl Nap!cr three years
old
Many friends were present, and the
party was much enjoyed.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-03-11

MrS. May Sparks, tho popular cham
pion Of the Woman's Christian Tenn
work in Richmond with her address
at Smithdcal Hall last night.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-03-11

Mr.. Fox Imuroving.
J. AlcCaw FoX, who has been i'll at
the Virginia Hospital for some time is
convalcScent.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-03-11

Babies from one month to four
years are bathed, fed and cared
for by q competent nurse.
Health and happiness arc given
these little ones whose mothers
arc forced to go out to earn
their daily bread.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-03-11

Children from four years to
seven are under the care Of a
graduate kindergartener, whose
moral training forms a large part
OF the work for these little tots,
who receive but little training at
home.