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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-09
JUSTICE CRUTCHFIELD
GETS A MELON CUTTER
CONFTSCATBS DAGGER, WHICH
HE SAYS WAS DECLARED TO
HIM IN A DREAM.

Justice Crutchneld imposed two
500 fines in police court Tuesday
which win not be paid in money to
the Commonwealth. The first fell
upon William Boiling. colored. who
has been conducting a policy game,
against the statutes made and pro-
vided, The second was imposed on
Green Evans, who is black. for carry
Ing concealed weapon.
The weapon is a dirk with a blade
twelve inches long. Justice Crutch-
Geld examined II critically. Then he
laid IL aside. Later he declared il
confscated and locked Ii up for safe
keeping. He explained his action
after court had adjourned.
Last night / had a dream" his
honor told Squire Mccarthy. Il
dreamed you had given me the finest
watermelon I ever saw. But I didn''
have q Knife to cut It. I searched
everywhere and finally came upon a
long blAded dagger. which proved just
the thing for cutting melons. But be.
fore l could use ii / woke up. Ny
search had kept me waiting too long
Now you may not believe 1t blu,
that dagger I took from that Niger
was lust such a dagger as ! saw in
my dream. I won't say that il i.
a mere coincidence. ] do not care
to discuss the Potentially of dreams
or what they may portend. ] only
know that when | am obliged to cut
a real melon I will not be In the same
predlcament I WAS in my dream
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-09
AWAIT PLEASURE
Of Mr.. WH|TTET
COUNCILMAN RADCLIFFE WOULD
INQUIRE INTO CHANGE IN
GOVERNMENT PLAN.

Mr.. George c. Ruskell, sergeant at
arms OF the city council, did not cali
oh President Whittet.. of the board
OF aldermen. Tuesday to ascertain
whether he had named two aldermen
to serve on the council committee au-
thorized to inquire into the FEAST
bility of changing the existing form
OF municipal government in Rich
mond.
At the suggestion OF Councilman
Radcliffe. of Lee ward, the common
council Monday night directed Mr..
Ruskell to, call on President Wvhtttet
to ascertain the cAuSs OF his delay In
appointing members Of the commit
tee. but a. Mr.. Whittet was reported
sick at home Mr.. .Ruskell decided to
postpone his visit.
The records show that II was on
February 20, 1S11,. that the mayor
approved the ordinance authorizing
the naming OF the committee in Ques-
ton. A few days later. President
Peters, OF the common council. named
Messrs. Gilbert K. Pollock. Frank NJ.
Reade and John J. Lynch to repre-
sent the lower branch on the com
miteee. Since then. the council has
been waiting on the pleasure Of Mr..
Whtttet, who has not up to this date
indicated, when he will name the
other two members. as he ia au-
thorized to do.
Ths resolution calling for appoint
ment OF the special committee was
introduced by Councilman Pollock
about the TIME there was much talk
and clamor In regard to a change
In the form OF government. Since thc
Introduction Of the resolution, little
has been heard OF the proposition.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-09
BLUES BAND TO GIVE
A NOTABLE CONCERT
PARIS CHAMBERS. NEW DIREC.
TOR OF ORGANIZATION, AN.
NOUNCEs PROGRAM
FOR MAY 20.

Paris Chambers. the new director
OF the Blues band. is busy at work
upon the program which the band
will give on the night of May 20 in
the city auditorium. when one of the
most elaborate concerts ever offered
in Richmond WITH be given by the
Richmond Light Infantry Blues AS
ISOLATION.
Plantation "reminiscences. writ
ten some time ago by Mr.. Cham bers.
and played by him before the hate
King Edward of England. will he one
of the principal numbers of the pro-
gram.
Barnaby's Sweet and Low" by
the band with organ effect, will also
be played. Yhfle other selections such
as the sextette from Lucia and other
grand opera numbers are being con-
sidered.
Mr.. Chant ers, known throughout
Europe as the American Cornet Vir-
tnoso, will probably play one or more
solos. He has been requested to
play Sulliyan's Lost Chord" Mr.
Chambers will appear wearing a mum
Der Of decorations given him by Euro
pean royalty. Prominent among them
being the diamond cross. the In
sigma Of the Order OF the Iron Cross
conferred by the emperor of Ger
many.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-09
ODD FELLOWS IN
ANNUAL SESSION
GRAND LODGE MEETS IN LYNCH.
BURG AND ELECTS OFFICERS
FOR YEAR.

tSpecia! TO The Richmond virgsnian.
LYNCHBURG, VA. May s.--The
annual meeting OF the Grand Lodge
or Virginia. Odd Fellows, began here
to-day with public meeting, in which
addresses OF welcome we're made bx
Fred Harper. representing Mayor
smith: George L. Caskie, represent
ing commercial organisations. and A
T.. Anderson. for the local LODGES The
responses were by Past Grand Mas.
ter Chase and ". II. Fairies. OF Ports.
mouth.
both organizations expect to com.
plete their work Tomorrow. Six O,
eight hundred visitors are attendtns
tne sessions The Grand Lodge and
the state Assembly of Rebekahy be.
gan their routine work in separat.
halls after the public meeting wa,
ended
OFFICERS 7iected for next year are
Grand atriarch. f.. 4. Hinckle al
petersburg; Grand High Priest. DR. ID
4. Jenkins. Natural Bridge; Crane
senior Warden. DR.. r. Lee Robertson
Newport News; Grand Junior WA.
den. John II. Seaborne, Portsmouth,
Irand Scribe. F, N. Bunch. Lynch.
burg; Grand Treasurer, George n
Hsii. Norfolk: Grand Representatives
James r. Blanks. PETERSBURG Far wv,
Years. and Charles d. Fox. Roanors
Tor one year.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-09
HIGH SCHOOL To
GIVE A CONCERT
INTERESTING PROGRAM. AR
RANGED By DIRECTOR
MERCER, Is TO BE REN.
DE.RED,

The second annual concert of the
John Marshall High school viii be
given in the auditorium OF the school
Friday evening. May Ia at s.l5
o'clock. The program viii be rem
dered by the John Marshall High
school chorus, Of which Mr.. Walter
Mrs. Walter e. Mercer. soprano. and
Watson. accompanies, assisted by
Mrs. Walter C Mercer. soprano, and
the Richmond Philharmonic Orchss-
ira. of which MIR. w. Henry Baker 10
conductor.
To Mr. Walter c. Mercer. director
III music in the pusfie schoosse Of
Richmond. belongs the credit OF ar
ranging and planning for this con-
cert.
The program which gives promise
ot a delightful performance is as fal-
lows;
Light Cavalry overture 49,. tSuppel
/ Richmond Philharmonic Orchestra
Pilgrims Chorus from Taann-
High School Chorus and Orchestra.
t2) Ronde d'Amour (Holmesberger)
(b) Turkish Patrol .. ......
tMiehael Watson)
Orchestra.
Quartette. selected. Messrs Wat
kins, Boyd. Hunter and White.
Motett, "Galiia" .. ,tGounod)
Mrs. Mercer. High School Chorus and
Orchestra.
Part III.
March from Leonore Symphony
tRan)
Orchestra.
Bridal Chorus from Rose Maiden
fCowen)
High School Chorus and Orchestra
Songs tal THE Cuckoo" tLehmann}
th) The Land Of the Sky
blue Water (Cadman)
Mrs Mercer.
Aida Selections ...... (Verdi)
Orchestra.
HAL Alma Mater" March and
Chorus from Tannhaused
tWagnerl
High SCHOOL, Chorus and Orchestra.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-09
TO ELECT NEW FIRE :.
Chief At ALEXANDRIA.

ALEXANDRIA. May s.-The ..,ec.
ton Of chief Of the fre departmsnt a,
Alexandrta, to all the vacancy caussa
oy the death Of George ". pettey' Who
neid the ONCE about fifteen wears H.
expected to come before the civ conrs
Gu tonight, and friends Of several can
oiaAsee are actively engaged In A can.
vas OF the members.
nonfrt Oronau and John Leadbeater
are tina candidates whose narmr. .rs
most prominently mentioned. bur n r.
not believed that either would sccAn,
the ONES unless there was an unders
Standing that council would. In ti,a
near future. more clearly define sns
powers OF the chief ana increase The
salary attached to the position.
Mr.. 0ronau waa for some year. nres,
dent OF the board Of fire wsrdens ana
until tho Hydrasilion Engine son,usrfy
dishanded. was an active membsr -,
thai sprGanixakiaa Mr., I;sa asf,tsst;,s -
an active volunteer member Of thu coi'
umbia Engine Company, and has Tire
Endorsement OF the members Of ,ha,
company. Mark Price. Jr.. tina actin :
chief OF the Are department. Ia. A..
ciaSed that he will not be a candidste
Tor the ONCE.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-09
MANY ODD FELLOWS
GO TO LYNCHBURC
ANNUAL CONVENTION OF Or
DER IN SESSION AT HILL
CITY THIS WEEK,

Richmond sent a fun delegation oil
representatives to the annual meeting
of the Odd Fellows at Lynchburg thia
week. 1t is expected that 1000 dele
gates will be present.
The following are the present ofa-
GERS of the Grand Lodge: Grand mas
ter. r. D. Yancey. of Lynchburg: dep
uty grand master. James Mitchell. Of
Elisabeth City county; grand warden
A. III. Southail. OF Danville; grand
secretary,( T. Wiley Davis. of Rich.
mond grand treasurer, NJ. e. Fergus
son, OF Richmond: grand chaplain
Rev. j. j. Scherer, OF Marion; grand
marshal. w. E. Allen. of Covington;
grand conductor. c. A. Bell. OF Frank
lin; grand guardian. J. w. Holsinger
OF Timbervtlls; grand herald. g. w
Graves. Of Richmond: representative
to the Sovereign Grand Lodge, Gen
erAi c. C. Vaughan, OF Franklin. and
Charles PohIis. OF Richmond.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-09
NOTICE.

City Of Richmond Electric Piant,
SEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE n
ceived at the once of the Clark ot NJ.
Committee on Electricity. Room 31f
City Hail. Richmond Va, until IN
o'clock (noon) on the 18th day Ct
May, 1911, for furnishing the follows
ing eQipment.
rent electric generator &. asass.s ssss 4
2--tor more, 100 light ccnstA34
crrent transformers. 'sS
l2A--tor morel arc Tampa.
1o0--automatic arc lamp cut OutG
So-non-autoinatic arc lamp 90
y outs >. 4
ARC lighting panels.
%---sets arc lightning ApvsDt1gQ
and governor. II ss#
All OF the above eauipuneqt ~ &
OF similar type to that now fpf&
in the City Electric Plant. on9x
lions and plans Of the eQuipS1GN& ~
sired may BE- sssn ~ the O1Aoos ~
w. Trafford, Consulting EnG4H0
500 National Bank Of virginia Nuo
ing. Richmond. w. '2'
certified check for eSeaA4 n&&E
able to the TruAsurwr ~ In C3r
Richmond and conditioned uD&Ges
execution OF the contract. u GIe1
to accompany all propoUa1 ;ls N
K Tho Committee on Hle9tg1G111
serves the right to reject - n
bids In whole or IN part.
msrksd With Ire bidders 80
the outside Of thu snxniqD IT
dressed 70 the unAefateA4 ii
rs..,s.a- sss-s - ID
~
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-09
w. H. HOLIDAY
CHOSEN PRESIDENT
HIGHLAND PARK CITIZENS AS.
ISOLATION ELECTS OFFICERS
AT ANNUAL MEETING.

At the annual meeting of the High
land Park CITIZENS Association. held
at Northside Hall Monday night, the
following officers were elected for the
ensuing year:
w. II. HollAday. president; II. r.
Lewis, vice-preSident. and w. c. Car
penter. secretary
Chairman OF committees--T. r.
Rennie, executive committee; c. v
Jones. membership committee: C. r
Cross. school committee: Fl. E. Fer
gusson, streets and roads committee;
A. b. Undertake. sanitation and DO.
lice committees; W. W. TiIler, public
interests and building. and George w
Bahlke, entertainment committee.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-09
TO MARK SPOT
WHERE STUART DIED
TABLET WILL BE UNVEILED AT
40 WEST GRACE STREET FRI.
DAY AFTERNOON.

-
tablet will be unveiled a. 21o
west Grace street Friday afternoon to
mack the spot where stood the house
In which General J. e. b. stuart died
The tablet bears the inscription. "Or
snss site stood the house IN wh,ch
MAJOR General J. E. b. Stuart died
May ~. 1884 'N'
me great ctvalry leader was sho,
a. Yellow Tavern May ii and was
nsougnt to Richmond when he died
the next day. e"
Mrs. J. r. b. Stuart. tn. widow -,
the great cavalry leader. who now
lives In Norfolk. viii be present. a.
VIII MS son, J. f. b. Stuart. az Naw~
port News, and his grandchildren. A
kranason, James F.. 3, Stuart viii
unveil the tablet. VIII
Commander Branch 3. Morr.n ~
r., Lee Cahp. No. /. United sons
OF Confederate Veterans, will presids
az the ceremonies. Rev, Waitst q
Hullihen. OF staunton, win ofYer M
prayer, Mr.. Hnllihen. memhar -,
stuart's star, was with him when W.
fell and helped to carry him 10 ne NE
ambulance. W 'ne
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-09
FIVE MEMBERS
TO TO BE CHOSEN
BUSINESS MEMS CLUB TO ELECT
NEW BOARD OF DIREC-
TORS.

At the meeting OF the Business
Mems Club held Monday evening the
following nominating committee was
appointed: Walter Holiday. W. B.
Broaddus, d. g. Whitehead. Charles
e. 6traus. Jr., Ed. %. Harris, Cum
ningham Hail and DIR. c. Fl Rudd.
This committee Is to nominate ten
members OF the club, from which list
the membership will elect Ave mem.
bers Of the board Of directors. Under
the bylaws. the list OF nominees is
to be posted In the club two weeks
before the annual meeting on the sec
ond Monday In June.
The FIVE members OF the board
whose terms expire at this time arc
Royal e. Cabell. Robert Lecky, Jr.. Ii,
3. Binswanger. T. NJ. Carriaetoa ard
w. NJ. Hablfston.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-09
CAN ONLY PROTECT LIVES BY
CUTTING OUT GRADE CROSSINGS

TRENTON. n. j., May assert
ing that the elimination Of grade
crossings In the city of Elizabeth Ia
the only method by which public sat :
ETY. can he preserved, the Central
Railroad to-day rendered itself a
ready and willing to cooperate i'm
mediately In the work and to assume
the responsibility for the greater part
of the cost.
The oner was made to the Boar d
OF Public Utility Commissioner In an
answer filed by the company to the
complaint Of the city Of Elizabeth
protesting against the present danger
Gus condition OF THAI and other cross
ings.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-09
eookkEEPER MisslNG;
0i0AMY is CHARGE

BRISTOL. VA. May s--Charles r
Rock, bookkeeper for large lumber
concern here. has suddenly disappeared
following the receipt of information
that he was about to be arrested for
biKamy.
The warrant for his arrest, sent here
from Williamsport,. Pa. charges that
he deserted a wife and young son there
After coming South he married a young
woman at Lexington. Ky. and a son
was born OF this marriage. Rock left
here~ ahead OF wife No. 2. At thei,
boarding house the impression Is that
Rock went to Louisiana, while Mrs
Rock and the little boy went to rela.
tives In Lexington. Rock made him
self prominent socially here
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-09

CAMDEN. n. j.. May s.--The fif-
teenth annual convention OF the New
Jersey State council OF the Knights OF
Columbus, which opened at the Catho.
lie L.yceum here today. promises to be
one OF the most Interesting in the his
tory OF the organisation. Afxer a SOL
emn high mass celebrated by the Rev.
Dean Mulligan at the church Of the
immaculate cancentien the, membNrA
went to the lyceum whore the reports
will be contests for all state ofi1cse,
Mayor Cornelius A. Mc(alennon, OF East
Newark. being prominently mentioned
for state deputy. The orders growth
In the State has been most sAtisfac.
tory there being So councils and 10000
enrolled members OF whom $500 are
insured. The election OF officers takes
place late this evening or tonight.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-09

OAKLAND. CAL, May s.--The first
city election here under the new char
ter 10 being held to-day. and 1t is
expected to determine the strength
OF an endorsement by Governor HI
ram Johnson.
A combination ticket made up OF
soosalistE and Te&cxicn9rses IN oppos-
ing a Republican progressive ticket
headed BY Frank Mott for mayor
Governor Johnson has strongly en-
dorsed Mott. Thomas Booth, social
ist is opposing candidate for mayor
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-09
NOTICE TO coNraAcron,.
Office OF City Engineer.

Office of City Enginser.
Richmond. VA. May .. 1871.
SEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE m.
ceived at this ONCE until p.
Tuesday. May Is, 1911. for the C0G~
struction OF Reinforced Concrefn
Arch Bridge complete over 0illle1
Creek In the City of Richmond. Va.
Plans and specifications may b -.
tanned on application to this once, I.
certified check for $4,000 maAn
payable to the Treasurer Of the Cl2S
OF Richmond must accompany Nn4f
bid A. guaranty OF execution u
contract.
The Committee on Streets rAservoa
the right to reject any and all ba10
offered F
CHAS. Il. BOILING.
City EnginAsv.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-09
BROKERS CHECK
RAPID UP-TURh
COTTON OPENS STEADY WITH
PRICES FROM TWO TO EIGHT
POINTS HIGHER.

NEW YORK, May 9.--In sympathy
with firm cables, cotton was steady at
the opening today, to s points higher.
AS was the case yesterday brokers re-
presented the impression that efforts
were being made to check too rapid an
upturn at this time.
May Is, 44h4s; July, 15, 5sa57: Au-
gust, Ia, 97a9s; September, 10, 44a45;
October, IL. 92as3; December, IL, SEA
81; January, IL. S0as1.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-09
Cold Dsjavs Truck.

NEWBERN. y. c.. May s.-The con-
tinued cold weather has delayed truck
In this section very much. and the
season will be perhaps three weeks
later than usual. SO far comparatively
little truck has been shipped. this con-
sisting largely OF cabbage ard peas.
Strawberries have been on the local
markets for ten days, and are retailing
at Is cents per quart. General farm
Ing IL much behind. and cotton is Just
beginning TO come through the ground.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-09
Situations Wanted--MaIe.


A PRACTICAL WORKMAN CAPABLE.
OF SUPERVISING CONSTRUCTION
OF BUILDINGS WITH LARGE EN-
PERIENCE IN q " Z X n NJ f = T
WORK AND GENERAL EXPERT
licences, BANKS, FACTORIES.
CHURCHES, ETC. DESIRES A PO-
SlTlON IN THE CITY OF RICH
MOSD, BEST REFERENCES. AD-
DRESS A. d. w. 20o3 PARAMOUNT
AVE. PHONE MADISON sl.s.
WANTED. POSITION As Professor
for ash roe, tomatoes, black berries.
peaches and potAtoess have had ex-
pcrience and can give best OF refer
enee. Apply w, NJ. BEAUCHAMP.
Hyacin,h. Northumberland county.
Va
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-09
COLONEL JOHNSON
ON MEDICAL BOARD

Given a life time term. Colonel
James D.. Johnston. of Roanoke, was
on Tuesday morning appointed a
member of the board of visitors of
the Medical College OF Virginia by
Governor William Hodges Mann. Col
onel Johnston succeeds the late DIR.
Herbert NJ. Nash. OF Norfolk. a dis
tinguished physician and ex-Confed-
crate soldier.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-09

tReported by Rodgers. McCabe < Coz
PETERSBURG, VA, May 9.--Farm-
ers Spanish. firm at $1.25 per bushel
Holders asking more. Shelled Spanish
No ] Spanish Shelled 6S-4 C. to &c
per Id. No. Spanish Shelied Lac
to l-2c per Id.
Nirginia's, firm--Bunch l-4c. te
Lac. per lb. Fancy Hand Picker 3-4
C. to &C. per ib. Extra Prim Lee. to
Sac. per 10. Prime Lac. to 31-Ec
per H. Machine Picked 3 ] 4c. to 8 "a
c. per 10. Smelling Stock s-4c. to
3 -Ac. per lb.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-09
MARITIME AT WHITE HOUSE
GIVES WILSON A BOOSs

% WASHINGTON. D. e., May s.-The
wilson presidential boom appeared
within the doors Of the White Honse
ITSELF to-day. when Senator MARITIME.
OF New jersey, enthusiastically de-
clared. IN M
y we shall nominate the next Presi-
dent Of the United States next year;
no will come from New Jersey. ana
~ Me1ne u wilson,
Mav1lne Onjled to present : New
J1eror H1loneeo.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-09

SHOE REPAIRING SPECIAL.

REBATE IF rOU CUT OUT THIS COU-
pom and bring with shoes before May
l1th; mems hatf soiss. sSc. rso&ted to
Gee; ladies, SOC. rebstsd to %Sc.: every
pair sewed with wax max thread; no
nails: no pegs; best leathef; royal
rubber heels. Csc: treAd-Air rubber
heels, Aoc.; leather heels rebuilt IKE
new asc. No wedge shaped pieces 70
shove out on edge and look ugly.
Heels lsvsisd, Ice: electric Rubber
boots, over shoes, water bags.. rain
coats DREW'a ELECTRIC SHOE
FACTORY, IFS E. Main street. Phone
Monroe 2eei
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-09
MorhEEs oAr ~
OBSERVED ~ W. c. r. Y.

The Frances willard Branch OF the
Woman's Temperance League OF
America met with Mr.. Leo Todd. 1917
w. Main street on Monday night
Mothers Day was observed at this
meeting. After business was over, a
musical and literary program was rem
dered after which refreshments were
served. Two pledge cards were signed
and two new members were gained at
this meeting The meeting adjourned
.tos meet with Mrs. Todd, 1917 w
Main on next Monday At p. NJ.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-09

especial to The Richmond yirginian

especial to The Richmond VirEinian.}
FREDERICKSBURG, VA. May s.
Fredericksburg society was surprised
on Monday to hear OF the sudden mar
rtage OF Miss Maude Embrey. OF this
city 10 !. Mr. Maynard C. Rurrsii.r ~of
Washington. Ia Baltimore on Saturday
reil was announced last week and the
Wedding was TO take place in June.
she left Fredsricksburr Saturday for
= visit to her sister in Cincinnati. On
her arrival In Baltimore she was met
by Mr.. Burrell and the two were mar
risd at once.
Miss Embrey Ia a daughter OF Mrs.
w. 3. Embrey and sister OF Judge A.
r. Embrsy and Councilman W. s EN-
hrey. both OF this city. M. Burrell ID
prominent young business man and
a son Of Mr.. and Mrs, Darrell. OF
Cleveland Park, Washington.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-09

J. II. Seay. chief Of police OF Lynch.
burg. Va. notified Chief Werner Tues
day that he has in custody Wilbur
Thurston, fifteen years old. Wilbur
said that he had run away from
home. and that his father In c. s.
Thurston. of s135 Monument avenue.
Captain Mcmahon notifies Mr. Thurs
ton OF his sons Whereabouts.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-09

SCRANTON. PA. May Great
inconvenience to telephone patrons
has resulted to-day from the destruc-
ton by FIRE late last night OF the
Consolidated Telephone Company's
building and equipment. The loss
will exceed e1Qo,0oO. II viii be- sew
esal dAys 0se4ye tslsphcns sssvics can
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-09
Help Wanted--Male.

NATIONAL AUTO SCHOOL. II WEST
Main, Founded on Honesty" Pros
pers on Merit Enter our machine
shop and become a practical and up
4 to-date automobile man. Pay one
half down the balance when We place
you in position paying 100000 per
RICHMOND'S ONE PRACTICAL
SCHOOL AND AVIATION DEPART
MEST
COLORED MEN BECOME cHAUF-
feurs; easy terms. day or night.
SOUTHERN AUTO SCHOOL, Alb
Brook ayonua
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-09
Dynamite Street Car.

SCRANTON. Pa. May .s.-DetsS~.
tives are today searching for pArsos,a
who early today dynamifed q street
car on the Miners Mills Wilkssbarre
route about a quarter Of a mile outsldN,
OF KAkesbAfre. The naotorman. cC9ss
ductor and four passengers Were
shaken up and the car badly damaged.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-09
Fuaeral 81 Mrs. stsarv.,

(BpAciaI to The ~KtGhm0nd. yIrHlhIan.)
FREDERICKSBURG, VA. May g.
The funeral OF Mrs Emeline Stesrns,
who died at the home OF her son, Mr..
r.. w. Stearns in Richmond on Friday
night. took place from the Episcopal
services were conducted BY Or. r.. j.
Mcbryde and Rev. R. A. Williams. In
torment In the city cemetery.
Il Mrs. SteArns WAS on visit 10 her
son whom shs WAS stricken with hSart
failre. She u survived by two sons,
~. = z ateasn1 e III e,ty ~ ~.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-09
BIG ENTRANCE FEE
FROM ms. co.
NORTHWESTERN NATIONAL PAID
$1,000 TO DO BUSINESS IN vIR-
GINIA-ROBERT LECKY,
JR.. AGENT.

An entry fee of $1,000 was collect
ed by the State Corporation Commits
sion Tuesday from the Northwestern
National Insurance Company. of Wis
consfn. for the privilege of doing bus.
mess In Virginia. The company 10
capitalized at $1,000 900, and will do
FIRE and marine insurance business
in this State. Robert Lecky, Jr,, is
named as statutory agent.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-09

FURNITURE AND CHINA PACKING.
FURNITURE. CHINA AND wEDDINC
care. EstinAtes chesrfully given.
JACOB UNLAU1. 1876 w. broad ~.
PhonA AAaaaon t1o1.