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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-04

Hearty cooperation should be given heads Of
departments in every municipality by all right
thinking citizens. Each individual should feel
1t his duty to not only refrain from doing those
things which tend to inJure the community at
large and make civic conditions worse, but use
his utmost effort in seeing that the laws and
regulation laid down On the ordinance books
lived up to and rigidly enforced.
Especially is this true with regard to the build
ing regulations, which demand that unsafe
building be allowed to stand. that foundations
for new structures be within proper lines and of
sufficient depth to insure surety as to their per-
manency that only trustworthy materials be
used in the construction of houses, and many
ether things, all making for>the public good.
it is to be regretted that In the enforcement
OF the building regulations given into his hands
for obedience and adherence. Building Inspector
Beck has been forced 10 eaii II halt ON the opera.
tions of a member of the Richmond City Coun-
Gill; who is also brick and building contractor,
taw-fnaker above all other individuals, should
be Law obeyer. lie should set an example for
the rest of the community by prompt and contin-
ued conformity 10 all the laws and regulations
OF, Che city whose ordinances he helps to make.
Failing in this he ill serves his mission for ku-
man nature Is organized that the wrong door,
when brought TO bay, Invariably points to others
who have committed similar offenses. We believe
the non-confornity TO the binding regulations
OF city, or any other laws. be they city State
or Federal, by councilman or other law-maker
or enforcer. viii do more toward desire, ing
government and civilization than unY other ore
thing
The building regulations of Richmond are the
product of three months serious thought and
consideration the part of two architects, two
practical builders, the Building Inspector the
chief of the Fire Department, and a member of
the Board Of Fire Commissioners These laws are
{ a composite OF the best regulations now enforced
In the largest cities In the United States, the
Building Inspector having euled ont the strong.
est features OF a dozen or more building codes
before submitting the proposed laws to the
impartial committee which approved them
TX these regulations work hardships or lnius'
tice upon builders and contractors why were
they approved by two practical builders and two
3 architects? That they are not unfair unjust or
4 impossible of conformity is best proven by the
fact that building has steadily increased under
Z their enforcement,
Councilman Powers, according to the Building
\ Inspector, has several times been reported for
nsing soft" brick In outside walls and chin
4 nayA and falling to dig foundations as deep as
required by the building regulations. Had the
Il structures thus erected collapsed the Building
4nspeetor would have been held accountable He
\ II therefore to be commended for his enforce.
ont of tbs laws 70 an u prevent the erection or
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-04
MIX. FRANK {. BROOKE
DIES IN WARRENToN

"ARRENTON. VA, Feb. 4.--Mr.
frank {. Brooke. senior member of
the hrm OF r. G. Brooke and Son.
ana Tor many years overseer Vt the
poor or Fauquier county. died at his
nome mere last night after a lingering
illness MIR. Brooke was the son of
the late JAMES v. Brooke and a
brother OF Richard N, Brooke. tina
artist of Washington. He received
ms education In the schools of Faa-
9uier county and had been for many
years one of the leading business
men lie was about 81 years OF aae
ana married Miss Lsvinfa Simms. He
WAS noted Tor his WITT and genial dis
position. Mr.. Brooke had been I'm fail
ng heaith for two years, but made a
noble nght for life. He is survived BIZ
hls wife, two sons. Messrs. F.. c.
brooke, Jr, and Newton Nj. Brooke.
ana three brothers, Messrs. r. \.
BROOKE William BROOKE. of Norfolk:
James Brooke, OF Montana, ana ore
place.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-04


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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-04

1t was custom among Canadian Indians when
they dreamed of receiving a favor from an
whenever possible the conditions Of the dream
were complied with
chief one morning came to Sir William
Johnson the governor. and told him that he
had dreamed that his excellency had made him
a present of the suit of regimentals which he
wore.
The governor Immediately agreed to make the
present asked Tor, but the chief was about
to leave he told him that he also had had a
dream, to the effect that the chief had given
him certain large tract of land of his.
The chief silent a moment wen Won
shall have it,. he then said. "'but. IL you please
Sir William, viii dream any more -
Canadian Magazine.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-04
ADMIRABLE COURTESY.

That Maryland cannot bestow upon the Presi'
dent of the United States any further courte,
sizes than Virginia. regardless Of his political
faith. has been demonstrated b. Governor
Mann The chief executive Of the Old Denim
ion has done what we believe 20 be the proper
and itting thing IN presenting To President Taft
four automobile license tags and foar chauneura'
licenses Cos use whenever tne chic: magistrate
OF the republic may wish 10 start on Joy Tide
over the hills and daos Of Virginia. In paying
for the licenses aud tags from the contingent
fund of his Office. Governor Mann has diminish
ed his financial supply by $50 but gained iadn-
itely more than that by his courtesy
1t is TO be deplored that buuptious minor
official in Maryland felt himself called upon to
make the remark that President TAFT may be
President, but all automobiles look alike to
me- and it was equally courteous in Governor
Crothers TO overruie this seeker OF fame by tax
ing such action as To convince the petty Official
that at least four automobiles would look a lit
tie different from the others,
The President of grand nation as this
should not be harassed over automobile tags and
chauffeurs licenses, however much some light
weight official may crave notoriety. The licenses
and tags should have hecn sent to the White
House when request for them was first made
President Taft does not own even the "cranker'
on any Of the four White House automobiles
They are fixtures Of the Executive Mansion. Al
Federal property, they cannot be taxed in any
manner, shape or form. and it surely al
oversight that the Legislatures Of Maryland ant
Virginia did not exempt them from the payment
of the fees demanded from individually owned
machines.
We commend Governor Mann for his courtesy
and promptness in showing to the world that
Virginia, the native State of hospitality, chival
ry, generosity and politeness. will not be con
tent to play second fiddle to any other in ths
matter of manifestng the proper respect to
ward the ruler of the land and treating hin
with due oiviltty and honor.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-04
Robert l.. Lee. the Idol OF the
South"

Last night it looked as il more than
enough tickets TO I'LL the association
hall for the lecture on Robert f. Lee
Monday night would be given out be
fore tonight. and that the lecture
would have to be taken to a larger
house. If this is done, announcement
will he made in the Monday papers.
If YOU want to know what is going
on, read the newspapers. The way
the good people of Richmond storm ed
the Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton building yesterday for tickets to
the lecture last night. is Death the
End? is proof of the intense interest
that is felt in this. the greatest ques-
ton of the ages. III n Man Die, Shall
He Live Again"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-04

The tenants in the Chamber of Commerce
building who have made possible the erection of
a skyscraper on the present sight by surrender
ing their leases to be commended for their
action Had they insisted on their individual
rights, they would have prevented the early COM
mencement of work on the new structure Such
spirit manifested by these men is Just what
is needed to make Richmond a progressive city
of the first water
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-04
OBITUARY
Miss Mary X. Lewis.

LEESBURG. VA. Feb. 4~-Miss
Mary Russell Lewis, daughter OF the
late Enoch Lewis. died at her home
III Leesnurg FRIDAY morning, Death
was due to asthma, ard st1e was about
40 years of age. She is survived by
six sisters. namely; Misses Elizabeth
and Janeatte Lewis. Mrs. Gilchrist,
of Hazelton. Pa; Mrs. Murphy, of
California: Mrs Justis. of near Phila-
tiefpi1iu; Mrs. Cooper, or Bedford. Pa,
and one brother. Mr.. George Lewis.
Of Wilmington, Del
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-04
People Arc Different,

Chief Justice Taney, driving through the Ten
nessee mountains, once broke of the shafts
of his buggy. A small negro boy came riding by
on a mule. The Justice hailed him. Here my
boy" he said, "can you help me fix my buggy?"
"Sure. boss" answered the boy. and cutting a
hickory withe, he soon fixed the shaft SO that II
was quite serviceable
AWeii, WE'LL said the learned Judge. Now why
couldn't have done that"
Il dunno. boss" replied his first aid unless
some folks knows more than others.-Success
Magazine.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-04

BOSTON. MASS. Feb. 4.-~The local
weather bureau to-day Issued the fol-
lowing storm warning.
southeast storm warnings ordered
displayed at s:30 A. NJ. from Eloct
Island To East Port, Me. A distur-
bance central over Lake Ontario NOV.
ihs eastward viii cause high south.
west winds shifting TO west and d.
sunset" -
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-04
Mrs. Virginia NJ. Humphries.

Especial TO The Richmond Virginian.)
SPoTSYLVANIA, VA. Feb. r.
Mrs. Virginia w. HUMPHREYS. widow
OF Charles n. Humphries. died at her
residence. near Partlows in this coun-
ty, on Thursday, aged SIS years. Mrs.
HUMPHREYS, who was q devoted Chris
tian, had been i'll with consumption
for FIVE months past. She is survived
by two brothers and one sister.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-04
WEATHER COyDrr.ox.

storm. central in the Lake Region.
~ causing unsettled weather in nearly
ley In the South Atlantic state The
weather Is clearing or with shower
ana thunderstorms and rain has ex-
senoeo nortnward over the Atlantic
northern border States from Maine ~
Minnesota snow has occurred. Cleartnr
weather Is Indicated to-day in the Ohio
Valley and Middle and South Atlantic
States
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-04

RADFORD. VA, Feb. Mrs.
Meeta Billiard. widow of Daniel C.
Billiard, died Wednesday. She was
seventy-three years old. She leaves
three daughters. Mrs. L. f. Shanklin,
Of Radford; DIR. Irene Bullard. OF
Charleston, w. Va, and Miss Meta
Bul'ard, Of Grafton, Mass
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-04
asatIa haH2tyra

FREloERlCksBuRG. VA. Feb. 4
r. rench Callahan and Miss Lillian
opes' both of Spotsylvania county, ar
INeu mere before daybreak Friday
s s'. h ms anu feft on an early train,
carried.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-04

Although New York has more than four mill.
ion people within her bounds she does not feel
that anyone has a right to diminish the popula-
ton by thirty with dynamite, without being
made to answer for it, New York is awfuIIy
conceited over it's population.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-04
N,,ss ruIn =. Nerrimon

ROANOKE. VA, Feb. Miss Euia
Frances Merriman died Thursday
night at her home. 53S Elm avenue.
s. w. Miss Merriman la survived by
her mother, Mrs. Lucy Merrinan. and
two sisters, Mrs. l.. j. Loocke, and
Miss Azoline Merriman. all of Roa-
nnke
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-04
i. III. Crawford.

SALEM, VA. Feb. 4.--Colonel J.
Fl. Crawford, aged eighty-one years,
died Friday morning at $500 O'Clock
at the home of his son. Walter d.
Crawford, on Union street. The re-
mains will be taken to his old home
at Fort Defiance for interment,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-04
Mrs. Charles Drinkard.

CONCORD. VA, Feb. AIRS
Charles Drinkard, of Appomattox
county. who had been making her
homo with her daughter. Mrs. J. O.
Gentry, died in that home Tuesday
after long Illness.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-04
Funeral OF Mrs. Morlie A. s,,.

me funeral of Mrs Mollie A, Sixer.
WIDOW OF William r. Sizer, who died
on thursday at the Virginia Hospi.
sai, VIII be held Sunday afternoon Al
20 a:so o'clock from Grace Street Bap-
tlst church. Mrs. Sizer, who Ia SUR
s,seu ny an adopted daughter, Miss
nu s slAer Fuller. was born in Caro-
line county in 1885. She had sna,,s
most OF her life in this city. where
she IS Well known. She fell from n
street car on January 8 and was taken
10 the hospital for treatment,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-04
The Weather

RICHMOND VA. Feb 4Eors...,
for richmond and vicinity. Fair to-
night and Sunday. ~.
WASHINGTON. ID. C., Feb. 4.--rors-
cast Tor Virginia: Fair tonight ana
ton tonight
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-04
Funeral OF Mrs.. Giles.

BEDFORD CITY. VA, Feb. A.
The funeral of Mrs Ellen #. Giles
took place at 10 o'clock Friday morn
ing from the home of her son, w. A.
Giles. on Peaks street. and was con-
Quoted by Rev. w. w. Lear, d. D.,
of the Methodist church.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-04
Mise Elizabeth II. Terry.

ROANOKE, VA. Feb. 4.--Miss
Elizabeth Beverley Terry. daughter OF
]. Coles Terry. a prominent citizen OF
Rem Mountain. Roanoke county, died
here Eriday morning in a hospital.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-04

If the cause for revolution in Honduras and
the other pocketedition countries in Central
America removed, intervention would not
be necessary. Neither would it be incumbent
upon the United States to maintain a naval DO
lice force.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-04
Mrs. Harriet Martin Dur,e

Mrs. Harriet Martin Duke dtea u~,
DAY night at her home, 425 Moth
Ihirtieth street. She In survived Nv
her husband. John II. Duke. one
daughter, Edmonia, and one son.
Hayward.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-04

cal thirst was polluted. and that the honestly
elected members OF the upper house of Congress
should not tolerate in their midst child Of
such parents
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-04

The City IIal aRtarss have SOME but and
Building Inspector Beck wants some pushing
power to make the strife more even.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-04
IN VARIOUS CYTrrs

observations are for the ~ hours
time.) ~
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-04

shua Ellis, about forty years old. died
Friday morning at his home. 22a
south Peyton street. His wife surs
wives him.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-04

Joshua Ellis.
ALEXANDRIA, VA. Feb. 4.--Jo-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-04
PRICE or yrRarNIAN.

PER Corr. Crrr EDrr1os. 10
Pen Corr, SrArn Eprrsos "a
BIT MAIL On YEAs. - 90
New-York tribune., 1911-04-18
L0ND0N'S EASTER SHOWS
Russian Dancers in New Pro.
gramme-A Shakespeare plav
rBy Cable to Tn. T>,h,ro,

10y tsDie 10 The Tribune.
London. April 1.-THE Easter amuse-
ments have opened with the reappear-
snce OF the Russian dancers at the
Palace Theatre and sumptuous re-
vival OF "A Midsummer Nights Dream,
at His Ma1esty's. The leaders OF the i'm
perial ballet. Anna Pavlowa and Michael
Mordkine. and "A group of dancers behind
Them filled out new programme OF ten
numbers. with music by Tschaikowskv.
Chopin. Rubinstein and other composers.
The most brilliant dances we're the
Autumn Bacchanal' and the Spanish
measures The entire Russian Imperial
Ballet will be seen at Covent Garden
during the season.
Sir Herbert Trees Shakespear,ar fes-
tvai opened with lovely glimpses OF
fairyand with graceful dances arranged
by Loie Fuller and Mendelssohn's
dreamy music. The stage setting was
more harmonious in color and elaborate
in detail than at the previous revival
and the treatment of the play was highly
Imaginative
Evelyn Dalroy. as Oberon. and Margery
Maude, as Titania, We're among the most
striking figures in the fairy scenes. and
the comic work was well done. Arthur
Rourchier converting Bottom into a most
erotesoue figure. The production is gen.
orally acknowledged TO oe masterpiece
Of stage management. with the. funniest
possible farce within the play.
New-York tribune., 1911-04-18
THE DRAMA
Robert ManteII as King Lear at
OaIy's Theatre.

Mr.. Mantelrs month Of Shakespeare
opened Monday night al Days Theatre
under favorable conditions. The house was
crowded, the interest keen though quiet
and the performance. on the whole. was
similar in quality. certainly not superior. 70
those which Mr. Mantell and his company
have given IN preceding years. King Lear
was the play. and in choosing this an actor
makes his most audacious challenge M
Mantel's challenge is perhaps less suda-
cicUs than any other English speaking actor
of this time would make. which Is another
way Of saying that none Of his contempt
rar,es can portray King Lear so well as he
The fact is that no actor now before the
public. IN America or in England. can pass
unscathed through the contest for which he
olunteegs i'm this mighty tragedy. II is in
no disparagement OF Mr.. Mantei that this
IS said. King Lear Is the supreme test Of
great tragedian And King Lear died
with Edwin Booth. Until in the funess Of
time an actor of genius equal to Booths
visits the gimpses Of the moon King Lear
will not arise from the unseen. Mr. Man
tell may not he great actor but he is
chief among those who now belong 10 US.
He has noble ambitions and he pursues
them nobly, and his work Is unquestion-
ably worthy Of the support of a public
which is hungry for Shakespeare. II
his remarkable gifts-Fifts upon which
he improves year by year-do not impart
to Lear the majesty that Booth gave
70 the saddened king. nor the auster'ty and
power that made Salvini's acting Of this
part memorable achievement Il IS still
striking and pathetic figure that is now
presented. Mantells Lear is an old and
Erievously stricken man. rather than an
cid and grievousv stricken monarch. The
actor emphasizes the age II not the SOW
eregnty of the man. II was close upon
midnight when the curtain fell on the last
act of the opening Of the new Shakespear-
ian season and It is fitting that "a more
detailed survey Of the nights work should
be deferred 20 another occasion. \. ".
New-York tribune., 1911-04-18
"AIDA" IN ENGLISH
Aborn Company Pleases Large
Brooklyn Audience.

The Aborn Opera Company. that mas
been since the death Of the Society Tor
the Promotion of Opera I'm English the
principal upholder OF the votes for Eng
lish opera standard. opened a five weeks
season last night az the Academy or Music
in Brooklyn The opera was Nerdl :
aida" and Il was about "a good per
formance as could be obtained anywhere
on this globe a. prices from % cents 10 u
even n Rhadames, IN the person or Signor
Battainini. OF the defunct Italian company
AZ the 14th street Academy. did sing in the
language in which the opera was written
Signor Battainni has become in the process
Eugene Battain, but his voice Is the same
and a good enc il is, even II somewhat
hard
Miss Jane Abercrombe was a capable
Aida singing with feeling and express
sion. while the diction If Louise lie Baron
Amneris mace up for other deficiencies.
Harry Luckstone as Amonasro' and Fran
els Archambault as Ramfs were both eN-
cellent The audience was large and enthu-
giastic
New-York tribune., 1911-04-18
SONG AND STORY Matinee
Miss Kitty Cheatham Entertains
at the Lyceum Theatre.

Miss Kiry Chestham gave her annual
Easter madnee NJ the Lyceum Theatre yes
terday. SIZE drew 10 herself a crowded
house as ,ver. She read and sang in eN-
cellent vote. and the charm Of her per-
scrality seemed 10 be reflected In the faces
OF her auditors. Every one FOR the timo
being seerned 70 be reborn
Miss Chatham dwells in the delightful
borderland between music and drama. Her
So ngs are not the songs OF the opera or
the concert singer; they are the songs OF
the nursery the negro folksongs. the songs
OF the lttls girl who talks she sings.
Her readings arc OF much the same nature.
In most Of them is The child or the spirit
of the child. which need never die. the
spirit alike OF the little girl who talks 10
bi:ttercups and plsythings. and or the
grown-up girl who has never ceased 20 say
her Now I lay me- down 70 sleep First
or all. she seems 10 be high priestess OF
the doctrine OF youth: there liz always tho
same sermon in her songs and stories: 'Ex-
cept ye become as little children. and her
kingdom Of heaven seems 70 be here az
we'll As there.
Miss Cheathsrs programme consisted or
the Easter Praise Meeting OF the Flow
ers." which included little flower songs by
Isabel Eccleston Mackay, 4. Huntington
Goodman, W. OTTO Meissner. Florence g
Fox. Edith Simonds and others; about DIFF
fercnt kinds Of little girls, including Con
cernlng Love" by Josephine Preston Pea
body. set 70 music by Grace Chadbourne'
TIE Selfish Giant" by Oscar Wilde; de
lichtHll negro stories and folksongs, in the
latter OF which she was effectively accom-
panied by Henry Burleigh; a few leaves
frorl The Kittens Garden OF Verses" by
OlN Herford. and some delightful nur-
sery 'hymes.
Only an artist Of rare charm and ability
could have entertained an audience so
beautifully Cor more than two hours. Many
Of Miss Cheatham's numbers we're sung
yesterday tor the first time. She was de-
lishtfully accompanied al the piano by
Miss Flora Macdonald.