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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-03-24
b c WAREHOUSE
PROP ERTY ISS0LD
Davenport Building to Be Re
placed by Modern Business
Structure.

For the consideration Of $4,000, to
he paid as soon as the papers have
passed through the proper legal chan
nels, the Davenport Tobacco Ware
house. at Fourteenth and Dock Streets.
passes from the Isaac Davenport cs-
tate and becomes the property of the
Watkins-cottren Hardware Company.
Inc. The deal was put throurh Nv
Richeson & Crutchheld, who have been
acting for the Davenport interests
Approximately. the building covers a
little more than half Il city block and
Is one of tho most valuable warehouse
properties In the city. Lines of the
Southern Hallway run close 10 II on
two sides, while the eastern doors open
both 10 rail and water transportation.
put Tn New building.
nc WATKINS Cottrcll Company has
not set formulated any DEFINITE plans
rs to the development OF the property.
nut IT Is known that II will he used
exclusively for the COMPANIES business.
which has outgrown It's present quar-
tiers. As soon as arrangements can he
made for other quarters by the pres
ent tenant, the old building Will be
removed and Il modern structure, sew
eral stories high, will be constructed.
The entire business or the company
VIII then be moved under one roof.
with the exception OF the salcsrooms,
which very possibly Will remain on
-iiih sotitcN. ~ y Is now. the com :
pany has to employ several small ware
houses in order to take care Of its
business.
The property was purchased in 1875
by isaac Davenport. and has remained
part OF the estate since that time.
Twenty-Five years ago the building
as 1t now stands was erected. and dur
ing that time has been occupied CON
tinuousy by John a. Iluichcson. who
has used ii as n leaf tobacco ware
house.
In view OF the construction OF a new
Mnyo's Bridge the property Will nat
urally increase in value. being ac-
ccssible then TO all parts Of the city.
as we'll S TO the railroads ana dock.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-03-24
POLICE POLITICS
/ DISGUSTS BOARD
Commissioners Resolve That
Solicitation Will Iniure
Officers.
RICHARDSON DISMISSED
Charges Are Sustained Seven
New Men Go to Washing
ton Ward.
RICHARDSON DISMISSED

Charges Of conduct unbccoming nm
officer OF the Police Department were
sustained at the meeting of the Board
of Police Commissioners last night
| against Prccy v. Richardson. and lie was
formally dismissed from the force. i.
L.. Kidd. of Marshall Ward. was elect
ed to succeed him Tho charges
against Richardson were made We'd
nesday morning and lie was immedl-
ately suspended. Acting under orders
Of the board. Chief or Police Werner
served the notice Of his final dismissal
last night. Policeman Kidd will go
on duty with the rest Of the now
men on April L.
Being thoroughly tired of petty poll
tees, which has been so prevalent OF
late in regard to men on the force and
those applying for membership the
board passed the following resolution
Tor the information of tho public espe-
clally those over-industrious ones who
DAY after day poster the commissioners
LOT their favorites who fain would
WELD the club:
"Resolvcd, That the police force be
informed that the board has grown dis
Sustco and wearicd with the constant
Soilcitalon of citizens outside Of the
department for promotion, advance
mcnt. transfer and assignment OF Nom
bers OF the police force and IL serves
no,'ce on the force that In future such
solicitation WILL initiate against the
officcrs In whose behalf these efforts
are employed. a recommendation from
ofhccrs OF the department. Will have
more effect with the board than any
outside influence"
Al increase Of seven mon was al
lowed in Washington ward This. with
The present force. makes the number
OF men employed in that ward fourteen.
The case Of Policenlan- Elect Conway,
VINO IT is alleged, misrcpresented his
age, was postponed to future meeting
Of the board
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-03-24
BOSTON FORB|DS
THE EASIEST WAY
Play Recently Withdrawn in
Richmond Is Stopped by Mayor
Fitzgerald.

Following the lead OF the Mayor or
iichmond, Mayor Fitzgerald, Of Isos-
ton, has forbidden the further produc.
ton in that city OF THE Easiest Way.
hilc no order was Issued in fitch
mond when the play was announced,
II became known that Mayor Richard
son had such action under considera-
ton, and the cnga cement was with
drawn
II is stated that Mayor Fitzgerald
had some agents in the audience, who
heard TIC play on Monday night, took
notes and made a report. The Mayor
read tic lines and stopped the show A
statement tc1egraphed from Boston
Was 10 the cffcc, that Richmond was
.hc only other city where the play had
been objected to-
in Boston The Easiest Way" was be
!nS produced for the week al tic floi-
lis street Theatre, one of the largest
amusement houses in the city.
MISS Starr was astonishcd when she
heard OF the ban She said: ct Is per-
fectiy ridiculous. The play points "a
strong moral and shows the difference
between right and wrong. The Mayor
ought TO suspend judgment until he
mas seen the play himself"
he Easiest Way was written by
Eugene Walter, author. OF 1.-The Wolf
ana other we'll known plays, and W.
produced In New York the first time
IN January. 1903 IT ran for the rest OF
INC season and al OF the followins
ora matte year al the sstuyvesant Thea.
ire. Miss Frances Starr played the
leading role
tngcn. Walter said or the Boston
40. IL, Ilnxt tf,f,
can have for stopping the play Is that
| IT Is the wickedcst city in the country
and The story OF the play comes TOT
closely home TO them"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-03-24
WH|SKEY SEIZED
IN CHESTERF|E
Alleged Violations Of Revenue
Law by Pocahontas
Distillcry.

Further discoveries Of Illicit whis-
key in the Second Virginia District,
United States Internal revenue De-
partment. were found Wednesday,.
when a quantity Of contrabrand goods
was seized in the rectifying plant
of the Poca hontas Distillery, Chester
field county, near Petersburg. Collcc-
tor NJ r. Lowry is now Investigating
the case and it may lead to the SELF
ure Of the dstillery Such action is
being contemplated, it is said.
The case will no doubt be presented
to the grand jury Of The district
court, which meets April 3, in view
Of the fact that the matter has been
brought TO the attention Of the District
Attorney for action.
The seizure Of the outlawcd spirits
was made late Wednesday aftcrnoon
by Special BauEer Pierce, accompanied
by Deputy Collectors Stoddard and
Youngblood. OF Petersburg. The mat
ter was presented TO Collector Lowry
yesterday. and was immediately fol-
lowed up by an Investigation which
may lead to the seizure Of the plant
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-03-24
BLUES COMPANY
HOLDS ELECTION
Lieutenant Fuller and Sergeant
Hicks Win Mcrited
Promotions.

Ca.'tain Clarence Wyatt president oil
iHc ..Iipha,oi!d Light infantry l:lueg.
Associaticn presided a, an elec,o,
held last nignt ny Company Is. tp
I'll tilcyacancy created BY the app0,,,.
mcnt o. First Lieutenant +. ". Eor.,tt
jim as licutentn ana quarterHiar,or
on we Siatt 81 the Uaior commanding.
second Idoutcnant " g. Pull.r Ie
WIS ciected iirst lieutenant In silccecd
i1eu tenant iiowics and First Sergeant
- y iilcks was elected second llau-
ifnaHi - s"ccccd Lieutenant ruilcr
Roth promotions wele vs. unaniInons
vote
idcutenant reller enlisted H can.
pany y in August 1901. as n prlvatc,
ana mas ec@e up through ali the grade !
% lis present Office lie IS the eor n
the late Fire Chief 81. &. Pnllcr and
holds responsible position With TN
| Virginia STATE Insurance Company ~
HNas commissioned second iicutenan, !,
| November 1905
/ lbcNtenant Hicks enlisted Ia Gan.
F, pany y IN MAY 1sp4 also as q privato
| ani axe Lieutenant Pullei, has dllc,
| ~ the grades from private 10 gnc5,n,
lieutenant, having served IA M ~.
! seani since November, l90s iye /;
member Of the corporation or II (
Wright Company 7
Hoih elections wcre consp,c,!oys ~,
the friendly ana harmonious feclln.
| lhronShout. aud Only consumed abon
/ twenty i've minutes n time
After The election CAPTAIN Wva,
gave TIC company 4 talk cxprassln,
h's pieasnrc q, the good fccIua All.
nnanlmity apparent In tho co,r,i.n,
captain T. y Mcdowell Inc coinpau,
commander was also present
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-03-24
OFFICE BUILDING
WILL Be ERECTED
Buildings at Tenth and Capitol
Being Torn Down-Other
Developments.

Work was begun YESTERDAY de-
molishing tie old buildings at at TENN nth
anu capitol Streets, preparatory to the
building for the Life Insurance Com
panyy OF Virginia. The company re-
Gently acquired the Wolverton Hotel
thus giving It frontage of an entire
block on Tenth Street, opposite the
CITY Hall. and about one-llalf of the
block running through from Broad to
Capitol Streets. The onices Of the COM
Dany have been moved into the build
lnGs fronting on Broad Street.-The
Woiverton Hotel and tho old City Hall.
The Capitol street end Of the new
building will be erected first and oc-
cupicd. after which the Broad street
end Will be constructed. Detailed plans
filed, but are Understood to be in
course Of preparation. permission hav-
Ing been given for clearing the site
al the Capitol Street end Of the block.
telephone wires and light connections
yesterday. and other preparations were
made for tearing away the old struc-
turcs.
Plans Arc Filed.
Plans were filed Yesterday in the
Office OF Building Inspector Beck for
store building at the southwest corner
of Fifth and Broad Streets. The old
two story frame building. now the
oiy frame strugt1Ts in the business
down at once. The building is being
erected by Phil Harris. executor OF
the cstatcto Ash Harris. and will cost
about $4,000. The lot is regarded.
from recent sales In the vicinity. as
one Of the most valuable. corners In
Richmond.
Pfans were also filed yesterday for
the new Aronts Public School building.
10 be erected by the city AT the corner
OF China and Pine Streets, on a LOT
donated to the city by Miss Grace
Arents The building will cost s30 900.
1t was reported to tho school Board
some months ago that after this SOS
sion certain school work now being
conducted BY the st. Andrews Asso-
citation, largely Supported by Misc
erection OF school in the ncighbor-
hood was regarded as q necessity. in
view OF the fact that the School
Board will be called on next session 10
provide for large number of chill
dren now educated privately.
Several other plans arc pending for
building operations OF varying i'm
portapcc.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-03-24
NEW CAR BARNS
Richmond mud Hcnrico RAILWAY COMPANY
Seeks to Condemn PrnnertY

contract WAS awarded yesterday to r. ].
w mite q Son By the Richmond and Henrico
hai"aN Company for the erection OF street
car barns IN Fulton. The complete plans for
me barns call for an outlay OF ahou, So coo
II is expected that the frst shipment III cara
ior the new company VIII reach here within
few weeks.
B me ihchmond and Hcnrico Railway Com
pany filed petition yesterday in the IIiIst-
inss tourt asking permission 10 condemn
cCrtaih property In Fulton from Carter TO
NICHOLSON Streets for tile construction OF
inc fuiton viadpct. There arc said 10 be
ABOUT thirty-thrcc property owners who Will
ne Ieicndants IN the suit. The present
MN ana Marshall Streets. from which poin,
II Is proposed 10 carry them OF windn.
ROADWAY 10 the Government Road and thence
by viaduct 10 Fulton
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-03-24
PLAY AT BARTON HEIGHTS
cn..c VIII rre.en. .skulc Da,s, in

Amateur Caste VIII Present "Skuc bays in
Hall To- Night
Tile assembly hall in Barton Heights viii
5e mo scene OF an amateur play TO- nigh,
~ which party VIII he taken hy vel kuov,
citizens. Mas. John f.. Rose has trained tho
raaic 20 present ''Skuic Dayg," and /, is *
p"cicd ilat tho performance Will be a good
oaD.
1he caste viii be as follows:
.chodi committee Urnn Perkins Percy
-nl q, Jacoh Bilakei 5. +. Jones: John
S-aith y. j. Gregory
i!plican,s Miss Dashaway, Mrs Rene dc
Mahau; Miss Beijnda sharp. Miss Helen
I7r!ant Miss sa:iic EroHi Mrs John Var
ofoDgh Iieaeklah i'ider=rnss A. Mutt,
scHoiaiE Mitida billings. Mrs d. ..
CFeEoi& i'athtl! snooi;s. Mrg Peasants;
7aamll'T4 Piper Mrs. Hardin Rachc: Icru
sha Dlefson. Mrs John larbroush; clio
t,ehi e;syser Niary Tones: Ruth IIctehum
Pfc ~ ! crfa;h. susan Cfowfoot Hardin
bacte. sally Brown. Mrs. ~ c. stevenson:
Heilfil Hi3ssolu. Me- - " Martcns,cin
Melpta5ic Jones. Airs John Frschkoru
DotcuE rCqitiie S;sg Euth CHM: Miranda
Dipsel Mrs. Rene dc MniIau
Boys- Luther Brown. George Mo;lc,,.
I'aEid SnooHs u, Foizey; Stephen Fucker.
=. w. !iafteAstein jeremiah Jenitins. " \
crchiht Bopby O'G.ac Evans ia wilson. sam.
irl rnooks Gocrsp Stockholm Tom Diyscy.
JDnus Redo.
vizitors Mrs ppsey. Mrs.. Helen Harlan.
Afz Snoohs Nrs ). ". Martcms,cln
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-03-24
Discuss Child Problems

meeting OF the chds welfare commit
tee was hold yesterday in the offices of Gov
crnor Mann at which discussed tho
program for tch series OF public meetings to
he held BY the organization at the City Au-
di,oruin in May. when State association
VIII be formed The meeting yesterday was
addressed by several citizens interested In
the work for tho reclamation and protection
OF children.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-03-24
Heritage Of Agony
in Northern China

From all over Virginia come re-
aponscs to tho call for immediate
ali for the fnmine-strickcn people
or Northern China. Men, women
ana children nrc sending In their
contributions to The I1mcs-Dis-
patch. Churches, Sunday schools,
societies of various kinds, add their
help to the cause. Small children In
schools have taken collections and
have contributed from their little
allowances.
Each dny since The Iimcs-Dls-
patch took up this work, ono week
ago, the increase ',Rs been Ercntcr,
tho biggest amount being reported
this morning.
A picture OF actual conditions In
ChfnkianE Is presented by Lilburn
Merrill, NJ. d., of the Nctholist Cen
trn1 Mission, in II report to the Board
OF Foreign Missions of the Methodist
Episcopal Church. 1t should he re-
me1nbcrcd that he tells tho best, and
not the worst, since the unfortu-
mates flock Into Chinl<inng because
of vastly better conditions there.
He says.
at Chinl1fnnE there nrc probably
10000 refugees. 4 piece nf straw
uniting, eight by eight feet, is the
only shelter for family of five or
six. The thousands arc gathered to-
!Scthcr In Ercnt cnmps. Those who
nre strong enough wander over the
nils, pulling up the roots of weeds
to use for fuel In cooking the pit
fnncc OF rice they secure from the
relief agencies. The suffering IL
terrible. Thousands of tuttcrinE
hnbics. boys md girls, all clad In
rags, If clad mt all, nrc nbout you
everywhere. Old women md men
Mobile about, leaning heavily on
sticks for support, or they lie by
the waysidc, with their eyes staring
shEHgcIE UP mt YOU. with IA mute np-
neal which turns the heart cold.
"fou walk about the border Of the
camp; your eyes nrc following the
mo cmcnts OF II naked child, who liz
E0ndcr. weeping convuIsiycIy. Sud-
denly your shoe strikes something,
and you stop over tho dead body OF
81 three or four-yenr-oId boy! q
God, what II heritage of nEony has
fallen to these little ones Of TIiinc!,
One dollar saves u human life.
The following contributions were
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-03-24
.F|REMEN CALLED
OUT SEVEN Times
One Fighter Slightly Injured.
Small Blazes Fought
SUCCESSFULLY

Seven fire alarms yesterday kept the
department busy from early in the
morning until late at night and re-
suited In some excitement, but small
damage. Most spectacular OF these was
the blaze which occurred in the stables
Of Henry Wallerstein and Mrs. w. II.
Madison, at ol0l East Clay street,
shortly after o'clock Though the
light and smoke could be seen in near
~ every part of the city, the damage
is estimated 1t only about $250
Fireman William Hayes fell about
twelve feet from the loft and sustained
a sprain OF the back, which, though
painful. was not considered serious
lie was treated and carried to his
home
\ defective iluc caused a small fire
in the dwelling of Q. 7. smith 3o26
TAYLOR street. at 1:i5 s. NJ. The dam
age amounted TO about 800.
At 1880 y. NJ. flames broke out in
a frame dwelling. 10 Duval street,
and, owing TO the strong wind gained
some Roadway. The damage is cs..-
mated at $500
Reserves Out.
Damage 10 the amount OF about 5000
was caused BY a fire at 1903 West
Leigh Street, shortly after noon While
two engines We're engaged there an
other man who thought his house Was
on lire, turned in an alarm from Bon
%. but before the engine could reach
| his home, he found that he was mis-
taken Ills call however, Vas sum :
clent TO call out all apparatus from
tne West End. and reserves were hur-
ried over from Church Hill.
~ > +. Nj. there was a small blaze
on Denny street, Fulton. between
Fourth and Fifth, but Tie damage was
I small.
| No Engine responded at $50 to
| n stu alarm from StricSlcr's machine
| snip. Iwenty-fourth and Main streets.
The damage amounted to abou, SIS.
The last fire Of the day occurred on
! the old Rathskcllcr at lakewood. Where
| q broodcr belonging to Fred Lewis.
| containing abou, $50 chickens, was
| burned.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-03-24

The subjects Of )r. Z \. taIsth's sermons
sor. this week are: This evening al Sis
What The chisssinnS OF America should
no 10y nc Jews of i.assia'. Tor Saturday
! ,no7hihg at lo;io, THE Informing Spirit"
The public is welcome at all services
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-03-24
FoIkcs an Early Bird.

= IT.
City Collector Frank W. Cunninsham be-
gan 10 receive license money yesterday, and
The first citizen to call and settle was At
torney r.. c. Fo!kcs mem Der or the state
Senate from Richmond. Professional and
business men have until the end OF April "a
pay up.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-03-24
,,r nrnncb :, 1,,.sId.

NJ {, Branch, OF Thomas Branch & Com
fdhA' OF ms city. has been elected president
OF the Pine Creek manufacturing COMPANY,
81 camden. s G. lie succeeds Malcolm
tamrhei!, % Woonsocket, r. !. Mr. Branch
Is iafacly interested in tho property
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-03-24

a marriage license WINS issued in Inc
clerks Office OF the Hastings Cour; estorisv
10 ". Haxall Tenser and Miss Gertrude L.
trrcviilian.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-03-24

TTa began yesterday IN Inc Law "a.
itTnii% COURT OF tho suit OF John Thomas
aafit iSainst ing Chesapeake and Oh.o RAIL
Wy omrAnf for damages i'll the sum OF
$500 pf personal injuries. Tic evidence
"hk larttS hoard ana the trial VIII con-
(iHNc tlis morning.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-03-24
GLASS HERE NEXT FRIDAY
Congressman 81. Omen Campaign Mt Acad-

Congressman ~. Open Campaign Mt !acad-
cny of Music
II is announced that the Academy Of Music
mas been engaged for Friday evening March
81, Tor Inc opening OF the sena toriaI cam
paiSn OF Congressman Carter Glass OF
LNnchourS II is said that about no vice
presidents Will be seated in tho stage and
Ihat the orator VIII be hcraIdcd with a brass
band. Just who viii Introduce tho sneaI :
mas not as yet been given out
1ohsressman Jones viii deliver his 6rst
March .. SIC
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-03-24
finance Cor,,mjttce cnlIod

nc council Committee on Finance will
lnce' tonight al o'clock in executive scs..
son 10 tahc up number OF pending matters
on which there was a public hearing las,
Tuesday night
The evening world., 1911-06-03
Base Running Helps New
York Team Forge 10
the Front.
Only a Few Games Behind
League Leaders and Sure
of Catching Up.
BY BULGER.

YVYlTH Ha! Chase to set the pace,
Nv the Highlander players have
w fallen in line and are now going
at n merry clip that will land them
right back in the fighting bunch before
you know II. DO you fans realize that
the Hilltoppers are now within two and
one-half games OF third place and only
Ave games behind the Athletics? Those
last figures may sound a little harsh at
first, but when we bear in mind that
the Athletics, who were twelve anne
behind Detroit three weeks ago. have
knocked of six games Of that lead. II Is
not at all foolish to say that the High
landers have a chance OF doing the
same stunt before the middle OF July.
The season Is young yet. and the hard
luck cannot stick in one place for the
rest of the summer. The Tigers are
slowly but surely coming back to earth.
and there are any number OF young
sports around his burg who are willing
10 bet that the Tigers will not cop the
bunting. They will be here pretty soon.
and with the Hilltop pitchers going like
they are now. there Will be an excellent
chance for us to give them an additional
tumble. In the meantime the team that
must be watched Is Philadelphia. The
Hilltop men say that they at least feel
sure OF second place IL they can only
keep close to the heels of the Athletics,
with Chase in the game. the High
landers have begun to shine. His first
step has been to show them the ad-
vantage OF base running and he finds
that the best form OF lmparting this
knowledge is by doing It himself. OF
the six runs scored yesterday -four OF
them were tho result OF clever base
running. II is this ability to get that
extra bag and make base hits figure as
runs that brands a ball club az a real
live wire and a contender. No n
knows this better than Chase. n IL
the other players will on,y follow his
example they will be right up in the
race before they know that they have
The evening world., 1911-06-03
All the Games at a Glance in
VIA THE BOX SCORES SHOW

That mighty German swatter. Honus
Wagner. was the star OF the game be-
tween the Pirates and Phillies, his
clouting n all around work being
largely responsible for tho victory.
Honus made two hits. one a two-bag-
ger, one run. retired five men and as
sisted in the retirement Of six others.
The worlds champion Athletics
raised the championship pennant flag
at their grounds yesterday and al
though tho flag was put up upside
down the Incident brought them luck.
as they managed TO trim the Cleveland
team in a seven-inning game by )
runs TO !.
Thomas. the big backstop of the
Athletics, was there with the stick
in a pinch. lie laced out two pretty
drives, one of them a three-bagger
which sent two runs over the plate.
Besides this good cluot!ng ne retired
five men.
Hughey jennings Tigers. who are
still leading the American League
race. were given an awful wailoplng
by Jim.ny McAleer's Nationals, of
Washington. who knocked three OF his
pitchers out of the box, making seven
teen heavy hits.
Cunningham. W~ash!ngton's great In
fielder. accomplished the wonderful
feat of driving tho bal. over the center
field fence at the Washington's
grounds fer p home run This IL the
first time that n ball has ever been
sent over that fence.
That was surely q wonderful per-
Torrance OF Fred Tenney's Boston team
whd beat out the Reds In their last
inning by batting ont enough hits to
sore four runs and win the game.
McQuillan. the ex-Quake-. was the
pitcher who got this terrible wallop-
ing,
Joe McGinnity In stlll able 70 pitch
some. He won another game for his
Newark team from the Providence club
by only allowing them to make I'VE
ats OF bic delivery. Before the cams