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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-28
PAGE IS OUT FOR !.
SECOND AUDITOR.
RELATIONSHIPS FIGHT FOR AUDI
TORS OFFICE TO OPPOSE
JUDGE JOHN G. DEW.

With the General Assembly but a
fortnight away politics are beginning
to move and things are beginning to
happen.
The most interesting political event
OF the past twenty-four hours was
the announcement by Mr.. Roosevelt
Page. OF Hanover. that he would re-
tire from the fight for the ONCE ot
auditor OF public accounts and seek
the position OF second auditor, neld
for many years by Judge John q.
Dew. of King and Queen county. MT.
Page came into the field late. those
who had preceded him in announcing
their candidacy being Chief Clerk L.
Lee Moore. of the auditors ONCE.
Harry NJ. Darnall, Of Roanoke: COL
onel Eugene Massie, of Richmond,
and Charles A. Johnston. OF Mont
gomery
So far as can be ascertained none
OF the other candidates contemplate
withdrawing. Hence when the Demo
cratic caucus meets soon after jan
uary 10 there will be as pretty four
cornered fight for the office now
graced by Captain $. X. Donohoe As
Richmond has witnessed for many
years
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-28
CHI zETA CHS TO
CONVENE HERE

The sixth annual convention of the
Chi Zeta Chi Medical Fraternity,
strong national medical organization,
with twenty-five chapte<s. Will meet
this morning at 10 o'clock in the
auditorium of the Jefferson Hotel.
The local entertainment commit
tee OF the local chapter la composed
OF DIR. II. Bernard. Or. William r.
Thompson and Or. Alfred Weyland
and the local chapter is acting as
the host OF the convention.
On the program for the diversion
OF the gathering is box party al
the Bijou and on Saturday a trip to
Washington. the delegates returning
In time for banquet at the Jeher-
son Saturday night. The following
supreme officers are expected to at
tend.
Those OF, the supreme officers VINO
Will be in attendance. several OF whom
are already on the ground. are Su-
preme Grand pr. Hugh ". IAakey. or
atlanta. Ga; Supreme Deputy Grand
Or. Leo =. DAILY, Atlanta. supreme
Barsar DIR. ]. Calhoun McDougal, At
lauts: Supreme Historian DR., Robert
@. stephens; Editor-fn-Chief DIR. Dab
ney Minor, Nashville. Tenn.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-28
ASKS $4,000 FOR
SERVING MAGNATE
NEW YORK ATTORNEY SAYS HE
KEPT OIL MAN FROM DYING
POOR.

NEW YORK, Dec. 27.-Riehard h.
Scandrett, an attorney. has filed in
the Surrogates Court claim for
sl0.0oo for his alleged services IN
saving the late Alexander Mcdonald,
railroad builder and oil magnate.
from dying Il poor man.
Scandrett petitioned surrogate
Fowler to order the Metropolitan
Trust Company. present administra-
tor of the Mcdonald estate. TO ME
a compulsory accounting, but this
request was denied to-day. The pc
titioner must first establish his status
as a creditor ,'ht'e TAOIN
as a creditor" the surrogate ruled.
The Metropolitan Trust Company,
in denying that Scandrett had prov
ed .he validity of his claim, ad-
mitted that Mcdonald had a per
sonal estate worth about $500 900.
when he died This is the inheri-
lance OF the Misses Laura and Helena
Stallo, McDonald's granddaughters
In addition, the partnership of Nc
Donald and his. sonin law, Edmund
X. Stallo. the administrator states,
has Joint assets of over s2,60e.o00.
and joint liabilities of over s5.1oo,-
600. The deficit is estimated at over
100000.
Mr.. Scandrett asserts that for two
years he kept busy with the affairs
of Mcdonald with such success that
he believes II 1t had not been tor
his services the estate would now
have mere pittance instead of a
possible balance OF $1.5oO.oo0.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-28
LET WORK FOR
CITY PRINTING
RICHMOND yIRGINIAN AWAIsDEsn
CONTRACT FOR MUNICIPAL
ADVERTISING.

Contracts We're awarded last nigh!
by the Council committee on print
ms and claims as follows:
Clyde w. Saunders. city printing
the only bidder for this work.
Southern Stamp and Stationery
pany. stationery. only bidder
Richmond Nirginian and Daily Ger
man Advertiser. city advertising, the
only bidders.
Weymouth. Meister and Smethie,
ruling and binding.
The figures of the successful bid
ders wers practically the same -
those submitted last year.
On motion Of Chairman Atkinson
tho committee tisrk.. Mr.. Ezekicl. wa
directed 10 make II his business Il
see that the city work is done more
promptly the c. ming year ttan 1t was
Zone the past year.
Consideration of 1.-THE claim OF
George w Weinand for $3.50 for
personal injuries was deferred until
the next mseting. which is subjec'
TO the cal e the chair. Mr.. Weinand
wants to be COMPENSATED because he
stepped into a hole in the pay ement
at Main and Meadow streets severa
months ago and hurt his ankle.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-28
COMMISSION MAN
SHORT IN ACCOUNT

Roy J. Hines was locked up In the
Second police station last night on
a charge of taking 1920 from the
Grand Union Tea Company. Hines Is
a young white man twenty-three years
OF age, and has been in Richmond
four years coming here from Lunen-
burg county.
Ii discussing his case last night
the young man declares that he has
never before been placed under ar
rest and that he spent the money
while celebrating Christmas. taking
on a few more drinks than was good
for him. He did not commit an tn
territorial theft. but spent the money
of the company, along with his own
money.
According to what Is known of tho
case the young man was selling goods
on a commission basis. He was en-
titled to a percentage of the amount
of his sales and overspent the amount.
When called on to settle he found
ne had not strictly kept an account
of his sales.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-28
SOUTHS|DERS ARE
ON ANXIOUS SEAT
HOPE FOR ALDERMAN AND
TWO COCNCLMEN UNDER THE
REAPPORTIONSlE

While Judge Witt has not yet
named the three men to take up the
work Of redistrictlng the city 1T is
Understood that he has practically de-
cided upon those he will appoint.
In the reapportionment process
Washington Ward will be absorbed
by Madison Ward. and on this fact
there is possibility and a proba~
bility Of some hot" politics.
With the elimination of the South
side Ward. the voters IN the other
side Of the James feel that they
should receive some recognition In
represe ntation in the new Council
There will he just half the number
of representatives under the new ar
rangement. and. old Manchester is
looking forward to getting three of
them.
A leading citizen of the S,uthside
said yesterday evening that the peo-
pie of that section, with about 900
votes. expect an alderman and two
councilmen 1t was said by IL leading
citizen on the north side of the river
that IL the Southside got one they
would be lucky.
Councilman Carter G. Jones mas
been mentioned rs a possibility Tor
the proposed board of commissioners.
He is conceded to be an active man
In Council and Is president Of the
Washington Ward Democratic Club q
strong organization on the South
side. 1t is believed that Councilman
Workman and Councilman Bradley
will both be in the field again, and
none Of the Madison Ward council
men have indicated their intention OF
declining To run at the coming pri-
mary.
The Southside people figure thai
with 900 votes in that section, with
something like that 10. goo In the en-
tire northside,, their proportion In
the proposed new apportioninen'
compares most favorably when II Is
/ placed beside the Madison Ware
vote.
1t Is likely that at the next meet
ing of the Washington Ward Ciut
this matter viii be pretty fully dis
cussed.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-28
NEW YORK RAISES
CONVENTION FUND

NEW YORK, Dec. 27.-~Ali& but a
few thousand dollars of the 100000
fund necessary for New York To bid
for the Democratic National Conven-
ton at the meeting Of the National
Democratic Committee In Washington
on January ). Is reported to have
been pledged to the hackers of the
movement In this city today. 1t Is
expected that before the exact figures
on the contributions are made public
tomorrow that the shortage will have
been made UP and an extra $4,000
will be added for good measure.
Those behind the movement are
confident that they will be able I"
make bid tempting enough to Sc
cure the convcntion.
In the event Of the convention COM
ing TO this city, 1t II estimated that
beween 100000. 900 and $I5,0o0,00o
will BE- spent hsrA
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-28
Mr.. KOINER is
MAILING REPORT

Il wish the papers would tell the
people who are on the departments
mailing list said Commissioner
Koiner last night. that my annual re-
port Is being sent out, and that they
wifi all get copy In due season. We
have 10000 names ON the list. and
It takes some time to get them or.
II they do not reach their destination
in two weeks. then 1t would be good
10 write me card.
Th3 commissioner has accepted ar
invitation to deliver an addeass at
the annual meeting OF the Southern
Commercial Congress in Ashevitle IN
the early spring.
Chinese quinces will grow ms vel!
in Chesterfield county AZ they do IN
China. Commissioner Kotner has Is
sample basket at hts Office n. thu
capitol. from the Swtneford farm, IN
Chesterfield. They are, large and
luscaous looking Finest thing for
felly.. commented Mr.. K0iner as he
ustshsd one q them u his band.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-28
MILLIONS FOR ALL
IN BEEF COMBINE
Cnntlnned frnln E.irst page.

Continued from First Page.1
Illinois Trust and Savings Bank. Dor
rowed SS,o0o,o coo Of the First Ma
tinnal Bank OF New York 10 buy COM
peting plants, and by It's grace the
packers contracted the debt. in pay
rnent Of which James StIlman. then
president of the First National, was
to get "A share of sip.oeo,oeo bonus.
Number 10 is July 10. 19o2. ana
certifies the results Of the appraisal
q the packing plants. 1t gives swift
$4,000, 900 OF assets, and ss.3eu,ooo
annual earnings, Armour. $4,000. 900
and s7,ooa. 900 respectively: Morris.
SEA ,oo0,o00 and s5,5oo.oee. ana
Tudahy. sl5.5oo. eco and sl,17s.ooo.
This made the basis of participation
in the trust. the present basis upon
which the government contends that
the Beef Trust controls the National
Packing Company, the wrecking OF
the giant trust. The earnings men
toned were to be multiplied by 20
and capitalized as common stock.
No I was a letter from the packers
TO their attorneys admitting that
Kuhn. Loeb IL Company and other
bankers had baked at the sight Of
so much water and gave them thirty
days in which to close the deal on
of twenty-five times the annual earn
inEs.
No. ! is dated December IL, 1909.
and by it's terms the packers indicat-
I'd that their dream of giant trust
was abou. to collapse. II Is signed
by the packers. Stillman, Hartman
and Kuhn, Loeb 4 Company ana
provided for 100000 loan. with
which TO form the National Packing
Company. to take over the indepen-
dent plants and to repay the $s,Uo0,-
600 loans Of the First National Bank
Of New York.
Number IL is an agreement by
which Michael Cudahy withdrew from
the trust scheme.
Mr. Needer and his contracts un-
folded the exact figures OF the pro-
posed capitalization scheme for the
packers. Swift Il Company had
proposed that the earnings be capi-
talized on the basis Of twenty-five
times the annual earnings of the
companies. which would amount to
$S12, 500, 000--that was to be the COM
mon stock. To this there was to be
added bonds, sos. $4,000. preferred
stock, s12S.75o.o00. Total. $685.. 0o0,-
900.
With a value of 10000. 900 placed
on subsidiary companies and their
earnings capitalized AS planned in
one of the contracts. the total would
have been 1924. 900, and with
other companies to be acquired. the
billion dollar mark was easily in
sight.
Jacob Schiff. however. objected to
so much water and the packers pared
down their plans and went to Kuhn.
Loeb & Company with plan which
would have placed the total capitali-
cation OF the great trust at $525, o0o.-
0oO. But, according to the packers,
the money market became shaky and
the whole plan was wrecked.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-28
CHRISTIAN BOYS
HOLD CONFERENCE
WILL GATHER FOR FIRST MEET.
ING IN THIS CITY ON NEXT
FRIDAY.

The first conference OF Virginia
Older Christian Boys viii be held in
Richmond. December 20. 80 and 81,
under the auspices of the State Boys
Work Committee of the Young Mems
Christian Association OF Virginia. The
local committee on ARRANGEMENTS is
composed of Messrs ". ID. Duke, o.
j. Sands, Jacob Umlauf. :. X. Nc
kee and +. q. Orwig.
The conference will open Friday at
ternoon and continue through sun
da''
: Headquarters Will be ut The Young
Mems Christian Association Build
ing, Grace aud Seventh streets where
all the meetings viii be held except
the SUNDAY night Farewell Service,
which will be held at Centenary
Methodist church.
Banquet Friday Evening.
The big banquet OF Friday evening
will be in charge of tie woman
committee of the Richmond associh
ton. and Will be given in the big
gymrasium. where extensive prepare
tons are being made for what viii DE
the finest sight since the opening of
the new building. Since the dele
gates to the conference Will be en-
tertained in Richmond homes. the
gymnasium gallery Will be reserved for
visitors, who can look on and see the
sights, even If they cannot be ac-
commodated ar the tables. The BAN
quet viii be served at g.; 80 o'clock.
Prof Chas W Kent Of the Eniver
sitv of Nirvitda. VIII preside. The
address OF welcome Will be made by
General Secretary Mckee, and there
will be addresses by Governor VIII
tam Hodges Mann, and Mr.. {. G.
Robinson. of New York
Richmond churches are entitled To
send delegates from Sunday school
classes, boys clubs. scout patrols, etc.
These delegates can be registered at
the conference headquarters, Associa-
ton building registration fee, inciud-
ing the banquet S1o0 for each dele
gate.
Noted Speakers.
Among the noted speakers who Will
be present during the conference are
the following: George w Hinckley
SUPERINTENDENT OF the famous Hinck
| ley Goodwill farm, III Maine. and the
acknowledged leader ~ boy workers in
the United States: David r. Parter
/ international secretary for high school
work and an athlete OF rare ability:
! Prof G. Walter Fiske. junior dean OF
/ Oberlin seminary, noted writer and
speaker on theory and practice in
b1vs' work.
! Other features OF the conference
/ will be a reception to the delegates
I by Governor and Mrs. Mann, ,i.3r
! A NJ Saturday; automobile sight
( seeing tour $50 r. NJ. Boy scou,
1 demonstration, to which the public If
+ invited Association building, Satur-
1 dav p. NJ.
/ The night sessions will be open tc
! the public. and will be held in the
/ Association auditorium.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-28
GLADDEN. HEARTS
WITH GOOD CHEER
MRS. JOBSON'S TEMPERANCE
WORKERS PAY ANNUAL VISIT
TO ALMSHOUSE

Christmas cheer in the shape OF 2o2
shoe boxes laden with good things
was brought to the inmates OF the
city almshouse yesterday afternoon by
members of the Richmond branches
OF the Woman's Temperance League
Of America, headed by Mrs. J. Tyler
Jobson, Its president.
1t was the annual Christmas offer
Ing of the league and 1t is needless
to say that all went we'll as the
proverbial marriage bell. The boxes
contained candies. cakes. nuts. raisins,
apples and oranges.
Following their distribution. Bible
reading and prayer services were held
in the chapel.
In addition. the following program
was carried out,
Recitation, little Miss Dorothy
Scott; solo. Miss Kathleen Parrish /;
temperance recitation. Miss Sarah In
vtrsoll: Christrhas address. pr. J.
H. Grabtree.
Mrs Jobson directed the exercises
in her usual clever and graceful style.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-28
LABOR MEN ARE
AGAINST SALE
OBJECT TO CHANGES IN SEVEN
PINES CAR
LINE.

AT the last meeting of the Trades
ard Labor Council, chairman w j.
Whitlock. of the special committee.
stated that his committee which has
in charge the protests from Seven
Pines citizens, concerning the sale of
the Seven Pines car line. with the
elimination Of the transfer feature
working hard to secure coun-
s.ifrrareic action favorable to the pro-
testants.
He stated that his committee had
sent protests 10 every member Of the
Common Council. with the request
that they do not consent for the sale
of the road. unless the transfer PRIV
ilege il continued by the purchasing
company.
"We will. at the proper time. send
the protests to the members OF the
Board OF Aldermen" said Mr.. Whit
lock- ia~+ night.
Every member of the Trades and
Labor Council agreed with Mr.. Whit
lock. and they agreed that they would
sec their representatives In Coun-
Gil and ask them to vote against the
sale of the read under the proposed
arrangement,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-28
CHURCH ACCEPTS
HIS RESIGNATION
REV. L.. u. wARREN's ACTION RE-
CEIVED WITH REGRET BY SEC
OND BAPTIST CONGREGATION.
PAY HIN DUE TRIBUTE
RESOLUTIONS PRAISE HIS WORK
As PASTOR AND PRAY FOR
SPEEDY RECOVERY or
HIS HEALTH.

Second Baptist church is now with
out pastor. At largely attended
meeting Of the members of the church
last night after the prayer meeting,
the resignation of Rev. Louis Bacon
Warren was accepted, although 1t was
taken
MIR. Warren on last Sunday morn
ing rendered his resignation, because
OF physical infirmities and which
necessitate "A complete rest He has
suffered for some time with his eyes,
and specialists have advised and urged
Mr.. Warren took charge OF the
Second Baptist church last February.
Succeeding Rev Dr. Smith. During
the eleven months which. he has been
here he has made many friends. and
caused considerable attention by his
force and his fearlessness in dealing
with public matters. He will leave
on Monday for his old home. Macon,
Refers to Their Unity.
MI. al The pAdS "a iiFF'ibS
last night referred to the brotherly
affection displayed by the members
of the church upon all occasions, and
the united state in which they found
themselves
The business meeting was called
by DR. George b. Steel, and Clyde
w. Radcliffe acted as clerk. James
l.. Crump, chairman of the finance
committee. represented the resolutions
which We're adopted committee
of five was appointed to secure
new pastor.
Those on the committee are: Will
liam Ellyson. James u. Crump. Frank
T. Crump. superintendent of the Sun
ay-school, w II. Street. psesident Of
Montgomery Bible class. Charles r.
Guy. president Business Mems Bible
Glass.
Resolutions ON Resignation.
The resolutions accepting the resig-
nation are.
Whereas, the beloved pastor Of this
church Rev. Louis Bacon Warren
has rendered his resignation because
OF physical inirmities which render
81 complete rest Imperative and
whereas Or. Warren has privately
stated his inability to accept a fur
Tough, such as this church wouid
gladly offer him.
Resolved, That in regretfuily &C
CeptiBg DR.. Warren's resignation. this
church wishes to record its high ap'
probation of his services AZ a minis
ter of the gospel and its unfailing es-
TEEN for him az a man, In an all
too-brief ministry OF but clever
months, pr. Warren has endeareC
himself to US as individuals and a.
church. Jealous In the work of the
Lord. fearless In the performance OF
his duty. rounded scholar. cul
tured gentleman and sincere Chris
tian. he has inspired this church with
a new desire for service and has in
| cited our members towards new
! ideals OF faith. As preacher. as pas
1 tor, as counsellor. and as friend h,
| has won for himself a permanent
/ place in the annals of this church
! In parting with him. we thank Goo
/ for his ministry with us, pray earnest
! ly for his recovered health and biz
him God-speed In his exalted career
Resolved, second. That the clerk Of
I this church have a copy Of these
/ resolutions properly engrosSed ane
| signed by the moderator and clerl
I and forwarded to DR.. Warren.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-28
TAKE II Up At
SPECIAL SESSION
PROPOSED SALE OF SEVEN
PINES LINE WON'T BIZ CON
SIDERED TONIGHT

ChairmaIl Adams, of the Council
committee on streets said last night
that the question of allowing the
Virginia Railway and Power Com
pany to sell its Seven Pines line to
the Richmond. Urbanna and PENN
suiar railway would not be taken
up at the meeting of the committee.
which is scheduled for tonight.
That Is matter" he said. which
Will require a special session OF the
committee
Mr.. Adams was not prepared to
say when such a meeting would be
called.
Two weeks ago, q subcommittee of
the street committee voted almost
unanimously in favor Of permitting
the sale OF the property in question.
but the report has yet to be submitted
to the full committee.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-28
TAEKS LAUDANUM
AND "FEELS FINE"

Josephine Woody. colorea. Of 14a
North Seventh street, twenty-five
vers Of age, gave DIR. Watts, of the
ambulance. a hard afternoon work
yesterday by an overdose Of lauda-
mum. which the woman took because
It made her feel so fine"
Josephine was delighted when she
was brought back to life. There was
no intention to commit suicide She
declared that she took u small dose,
which was splendid and followed II up
with little more. In the end she
WAS found In serious condition, the
last doses having been poured out
without regard to quantity.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-28
RUSSIA RETALIATES
IN PROPOSED LAW

ST. PETERSBURG. Dec. GA bill.
whose chief claim provides for the
total exclusion from Russia OF all
American citizens of the Jewish re-
ligion, was introduced by the nation
alists In the Duma today. The meas
ure is avowedly a retaiiatory meas
ure.
Ii also provides for an increase OF
custom duties of 100 per cent un-
less the Russian normal schedule is
lower than the American, In which
acs ca dutv equalin the American
duty will be collected. The last pro-
vision is aimed at the import OF
American agricultural machinery,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-28
HOSPITAL is NO
BAR FOR CUPID

Although he Is in Richmond under
treatment at the Memorial Hospital
for some minor trouble. Mr.. VIII
liam NJ. Johnston. of Tampa, formerly
of Richmond, could not resist the
wiles OF cupid. and yesterday after
noon at $50 O'Clock he took as his
wife Miss Norma c. Ragland, of Bar
ton Heights. The ceremony was per-
formed in the parlors OF the homo
OF Mr.. D. S. Ragland. In Poe street.
Barton Heights. by Rev. r. III. Bow
den. OF the Baptist church An soon
as Mr.. Johnston RECEIVERS his health
he will. with his wife, return to
Tampa, where he Is in business.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-28
HARDWARE co. WILL
ERECT $4,000 STORE

The Virginia Carolina Hardware
Company obtained a permit from ln-
spector Beck yesterday to erect O. four~'
story brick store at 1880 East Main
street.
The building is to cost $iS.610, and
will be erected on the site immediate-s
~ adjoining the main establtah-
ment OF the company. SLAUGHTER ~
Perrin are the contractors.
A. G. Nielsen WAS authorized to erect
a one story deta ched frame stable On
the west side u Eighth street betwA4sA
Louisiana and Denny streets, to cost
$3.50
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-28
wed in Washington.

Miss Mary Blunt Chiefly and Mr..
Mack RI. Archer left for Washington
Tuesday and were quietly married.
The young couple was accompanied
by Mr.. August Krause. The bride
was dressed in blue cloth travel
ing suit. with hat and gloves to
match.
Miss Cheely is the daughter OF
Mrs. Matte r. Cheely, OF South
Richmond. Mr.. and Mrs Archer will
be at home. 112 Cowardin avenue.
after a bridal trip Of ten days.
Master Marry Dunford, son OF Il.