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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-10


State senate from the district COM
posed of GreenesviiIe, Surry. Sus-
sex and Prince George counties An
other development in the political
situation In Prince George was the
announceme OF the candidacy or
ID. A. Harrison, who recently quail
fed to practice law after graduating.
this spring. from the University OF
Virginia, for commonwealth attor-
ney in opposition to Judge HIVES Mr.
Harrison has already begun his can
vass and the campaign promises TO
be an interesting one.
Court Notes.
Richard Jackson, colored, charged
with shooting at J. r. Hall yesterday
in Prince George circuit court was
convicted and sentenced To thirty
days in Jail and to pay fine of $50.
Several minor cases were tried Rhu
the court adjourned.
The circuit court OF 0n"ioole
county, JugeWaiter A. Watson, pre-
siding, also adjourned after having
disposed Of a number of civil cases
Burned Child Recovering.
Oracle. the s-year-oId child of Mr.
Bishop, living near New Bonemia
in Prince George county. who was
bonfire Friday, is recovering
Buried BY Its Mother.
The funeral CT Robert Thornton
infant son OF Alfriend Tucker, wnc
died Saturday morning, was held To-
day at Jarratts, the body being taker
to that place this morning. The In
terment was beside the body OF the
mother of the child. who died but
few weeks ago,
Two Weddings Reported.
News of two weddings OF Peters
burg couples has reached the Guy
The first was that OF Thomas j
Fisher and Miss Ella M. Humphrtes
who were married at ST. Patrick
j Catholic church in Washington, o.
Rev. william j. Carroll. July J. Tn
other is that OF John n. Chapma
and Miss Fannie M. Pond, at Gates
IN. c., July 4.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-10
WASHINGTON BARS
VIOLENT POSTERS
WILD WEST SCENES THAT IN
FLAME YOUTHS FALL UNDER
POLICE EDICT.

Especial TO The Richmond Virginian,)
WASHINGTON. July 9.--Bewhisk-
cred cowboys and grimy looking red
blanketed Indians. fourishing young
eannons In both hands. and rant
ing around on wiid-eyed ponies no
longer may Chase each other around
on flaming posters in the capitol city.
The police department won't stand for
II.
An edict. as stringent and binding
as one issued by some barberous
potentate In the middles ages, In to
be enforced strictly.
From now on Major Sylvester's
minions viii efface any such dare
devil portrayals of gentle western
life. The youths OF the City, saws
the chief of police. must he pro-
tected from the lure such posters
are apt to bring about.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-10
BAPTIST CHURCH TO
MAKE IMPROVEMENTS

Especial to Tn Richmond Virginian)
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES VA. July ?.
At u regular business meeting of the
Baptist church Thursday night the
following COMMITTEES was appointed to
take chars of the contemplated inn
proyements to the present building
and the annex, which II being built
for the convenience OF the large and
growing Sunday school: E. d. Cole,
chairman NJ. q. Willis. A. p. Rowe.
n. b. Musselman. J. q. King, c. w
Jones. f.. G. Bell, h. p. Willis. w. q.
chesley, George Freeman. J. w. AL
lison. Jr,. X. l.. Riscoe. w: N. Blake.
f. H. Russell. r. w. Jones. II. w.
Porctor. s. b. Quinn.
The work will begin at once and
rushed to completion. as the congre-
cation il now crowded for space. The
church has grown considerably under
the able leadership OF Rev. r, A. Will
liams. and the membership now num-
bers 1000.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-10
BOY. THROWN BY MULE,
rs SEVERELY INJURED

Especial 10 The Richmond Virginian.)
AsHEVILLE, n. G., July Pear
son Davis the l4-year-old son Of AL
fred Davis. who lives near Beech. was
seriously Injured Friday afternoon
about O'Clock by being thrown from
mule. His lower jswbona was
broken. the muscle Of his face badly
torn and nearly all the teeth In his
upper jaw knocked out or loosened.
The boy was riding the mule. and
when opposite a pile OF stones the
mule became frightened at some
thing and threw him, his face strik-
ing on the stones
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-10
GIANT G. T. u. ENGINE ON
TRIAL RUN TO NEWPORT NEWS

NEWPORT NEWS. VA, July A.
The second of the giant passenger To-
ccmotives on the chesapeake and
Ohio lire arrived hare Saturday after
noon. THIS engine Is an exact counter
part OF the one which was in here a few
days ago, and will be used in con-
junction with the other in the run
from Clifton Forge over the Aile-
ghanies. This engine II Just out of
the shops and is being given trial
runs in Tidewater Virginia before at
tempting to run over the mountains.
w. M. Ogg is the engineer driving
this engine. and r.. 3. Edmunds. well
known In this city ~ = competent
oremAps y lrins hss4
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-10
WILL MIR. THOMAS
BE A CANDIDATE;

Especial 10 The Richmond Virginian)
ALTAVIS1 A. VA. July BIT is ru-
mored here that former State Senator
A, r. Thomas will be candidate for
congress to succeed Hon. Carter Glass
This rumor. If true, explains his pres
ent activity in the senatoriai canvass
for in case Mr., Glass is elected TO the
Senate, Thomas would be tho iogical
candidate Of the anti organization facs
tion.
Senator Thomas is the same man
who bitterly attacked rpur years ago
the late Senator Daniel, and ran in
the Democratic primary. contrary TO
agreement.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-10
VIRGINIA CHRISTIAN COLLEGE
DELIGHTFUL IN SUMNER

Especial TO The Richmond Virginian)
LYNCHBURG, VA, July 9.--The
Virginia Christian College, In the
suburbs Of Lynehburg. Va, under
new management, Is this season re-
opening her doors to those who seek
the freshness and the freedom OF
country life In trolley touch with the
conveniences OF the city. Former
habiutes Of the charming Westoyer
are renewing their allegiance. and
the airy rooms are fast filing.
From no point in the Virginia
foothills Ia there fairer scene with
the glory u the Blue Ridge In the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-10
DR.. VINES ACCEPTS
CALL TO MISSOURI!

Virginia friends of the Rev. Dr.. W.
w. Vines will be Interested to know
that he has finally determined to &C
cept the pastorate Of tho leading Bap-
list church in St. Joseph, Mo. Dr.
Vines announced his decision TO this
effect several days ago at Asheville.
n. c., where he has held the pastor
ate of the First Baptist church OF
that place for the last two years. he
will take charge OF the st. Joseph pull
pit September 4, he announces.
DR.. Vines was formerly pastor OF
one of the leading Baptist churches
in Norfolk. going from that city four
years ago to accept charge In Brook
Ign. From Brooklyn he came to Ashe-
ville to fiji charge that he has pre-
viously filled before going to Norfolk.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-10
Change Of: Schedule

CHEsAPEAKE AND OHIO RAILWAY.
Undsr new time card. effective SUN
day, July 8, trains viii leave Richmond
s:Ss r. NJ, instead of s:45 p. NJ, for
Cincinnati and Chicago. operating be-
tween Cincinnati and Chicago via the
Local train will arrive Richmond
s.a6 r.. NJ. daily. except sunday. from
Clifton Forge. and daily from Char
iottesviile. instead Of 1870 r. N. Adj
ditienal local tsein will roach Ricn-
-mond from Charlottesville daily $40
pm. the train arflyine Richmond fEom
ciiStoG Forge 80 r. y. diacoutinusd.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-10
Collins Laid u Again.

PHILADELPHIA. July E.~-It rs an
>onneed Tonight that Eddie Collins
will bs out Of the game incidentally.
His injured ankle which has kept him
out 81 the Athletic Inns up since early
snd Collins may not play AGAIN this
seanon
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-10
bAlTLE-AXE TEAM TOO
MUCH FOR sKREEMERs

In a seven inning game the Battle
Axe team beat tho Skreemers Satur-
day, Boehliug shutting out the fuiton
boys with only two hits.
Rattle Axe
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-10


vile Beach, \. c.
Misses GRACE and Emily FImonds,
Of Houston, Va. who have been at
tending Miss Maury's house party in
Norfolk. are now visiting in this city.
Miss Avis Grant will spend August
at the White Sulphur Springs
Mrs. Brooke Todd and son. Of
Charleston. \ G.. who are visiting
in Norfolk. viii later visit friends in
this city.
Misses Emily Mcdowell and A.ene
Beckley. of Ffncastle. Va are guests
of Mrs ]. c, Easley at Riverviee.
/ Miss Annie Laurie Haynes Is visit
ling friends In Suffolk.
Mrs. Robert Pegram and Mrs. John
A. Coke, Jr.. will spend the month OF
August at the Old Sweet Springs.
Mrs Charles NJ Graves. of New
York. is the guest Of her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. J. Il. Harvie. on South Third
street.
Mr.. and Mrs Preston Kelvin. Jr
the summer months.
Mrs. Lewis n. Blair and Misses
Jean. Josephine. Louise and Mary
Blair viii leave July Is for Wood :
berry Forest, Orange county, To spend
the summer.
Miss Elizabeth Wilbur, Of Philadel-
phia, Is the guest or Miss Mary Tray
lor.
Mrs Dabney Jefferson and her
daughter, Mrs Davfds, wife OF Cap
tain Howard G. Dsvids. L. s. A.. are
visiting Mrs. Herbert w. Anderson
In Alexandria
Mrs. William II. Adams Will leave
for Biddeford Pool, Me, About Au-
gust /. 10 join Miss Helen Adams
Adiutant General and Mrs. w, W
Sale have recently purchased beau
tfuI suburban home near Lakeside
and Will take possession Of It shortly
Miss Alma 'pooley and Mira r
MEG. Jones have gone To Lynnside
near the Sweet Springs. for the sum
mer.
, Miss Bessie Straus. Of this city, il
spending some time at Camp Bethie
helm, in the Catzkill Mountains.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-10

Especial TO The Richmond Ni-ginian.)
FREDERICKsBrRG VA. July ..
Mr. Frank Harding and Miss SalIfe
Shelton. both OF this city. were mar
ried in Rockville on Tuesday. July 4.
The marriage was complete sur
prise TO the friends OF the couple.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-10

field Stolen bases& Schmidt. F.
Reehiing, L.. Dowden ca. Double
play Dogegtt to Dowden. Base on
hals-On Boehling. i: of Dunn. /.
Left on bases--Battle Axe. 8. Skree-
mers, 3 Hit by pitched bali--T. Will
cox. Struck out---By Roehling. 9, by
Dunn. 3. Passed bail-F. Boehling.
Time OF game. 1:15. Umpire, 0'Hoole.
Attendance. 4T6.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-10
OBITUARY
Mrs. Elizabeth Deyber.

The body OF Mrs Elizabeth pesher,
who died Friday in Washington, ar
rived here yesterday afternoon a, liz
a'elock+ The .fssnsra, sosls place from
ST, Paufs Episcopal church at .
clock.
Mrs. Deyber was formerly Miss De-
vine, of Hampton. Va. and married
Major Victor Deyber, of France The
ceremony was performed in Rich
mond at ST. Paul's Episeopai church.
The pallbearers we're Clarence q.
Benton. Thomas Cunningham, Or.
Dawson, Jndson Cunningham, VIII.
liam F.. Trahern, william r. Far
rell.
William NJ. Gilman.
William f. Gilman. aged sixty
seven, died Saturday morning at his
residence. 1913 Floyd avenue. He
is survived by wife, four daughters
and three sons. one sister and four
grandchildren. The funeral took
place from the Pine Street Baptist
church Sunday afternoon at 1890
o'clock. He was buried at River.
view Cemetery.
Mrs. Ellen {. Rawlee,
Mrs Ellen G.. Rawles. widow Of
James Rawles, died Saturday at her
home. 1904 East Broad street. Mrs
Rawles WAS in her seYenty-sixth year.
The funeral took place Sunday after
noon at 1880 O'Clock from Trinity
Methodist church.
Captain l.. n. Rollins.
Especial to The Richmond virginian.)
FREDERICKSBURG VA. July 8.
Captain Louis N. Rollins died FRIDAY
at hts home in Baltimore, aged eigh.
ty-two years He had been sick for
Ave years, and was confined to his
bed during the last two years. Tp
to the time OF his retirement from
business. eight years ago, Captain
Rollins WAS president Of the firm of
l.. N. Rollins & Son, manufacturers
agents He IL survived by a mum.
Der Of relatives. among whom are
/ Messrs. Charles w. Rollins, Of Wiz.
ginia. and Caroulus Rollins. Of WASH
ington, and a sister, Mrs. Medora Der.
~, OF Virginia. Mr.. Rollins was
native Of Soptsylvania county. ana at
the breaking out Of the war Joined
the Federal forces and served with
distinction In the navy.
I, Mrs. q. Il. O'Dell.
| Especial to The Richmond virginian.)
| STODDERT, VA, July s.~-Mrs. q.
l.. O.Dell died at 2 o'clock Wsdnes.
! day night. after suffering intensely
for several days. She leaves q hus-
band and six little children to mourn
their loss. the youngest being two
months old.
! The burial services were conducted
by Rev. g. f. h. Smith at Centenary
Thursday at 4:S0 r. n.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-10

Mrs r. Victor Williams and little
daughter, Catherine Mufat Williams.
are spending the summer with Mr.
ange-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-10

Mr.. K. r. Magill. who has been
quite sick al the Virginia Hospital, is
improving,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-10

Mrs, l.. r. Anderson, OF this city,
is spending some time at virgins
vile Beach. \. c.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-10

urday. en- route from the Virginia
mountains TO their home In Newport
News.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-10

Misses GRACE and Emily EImonds,
Of Houston. Va. who have been at
tending Miss Maury's house party in
Norfolk. are now visiting in this city.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-10

Miss Avis Grant will spend August
at the White Sulphur Springs
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1911-12-28

talked with him Tuesday morning
and on his return Wednesday an.
other petition was circulated
while the inspector was at Plains.
stating that the signers wished
the Tahoka petition eliminated
and the route TO Lubbock estab-
lished, because the people of
Yoakum County were a unit 70
Lubbock and Brownfeld people
concluded that harmony must
prevail to get either one or the
other. The Inspector is not per-
sonally interested but said the
route serving the most people
would be established.
He is in Brownfeld at present
waiting for the Tahoka people to
carry him over the route.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1911-12-28
Better Prices for Cotton

Austin. Tex. Dec. ~. The
rebellous subjects OF King
Cotton who nave become dis-
gusted watching the bulls and
bears tearing at the heecy staple
should study the year book issued
By the Federal Agricultural De
partment. which gives the farm
value per acre OF the leading
produce in 1910 in Texas. a.
follows.
Corn. Sl29s. wheat. SlI7O.
oats. SIC. 20: hay. Sl3 II cotton,
so. So.
The farmer has been led 10
believe that the next best thing
70 chasing "a bear 10 its den and
shooing the boil weevil back into
Mexico was 10 diversity. but the
figures presented by Uncle Sam
make II somewhat difficult for
the apostles Of diversifca;ion 20
select a more profitable money
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1911-12-28

". Bookwalter, a local multi
millionaire. tonight. although
nearly (, 600 miles away in Ge-
neva, Switzerland, played Santa
Claus for thousands Of Spring
fields poor. including several
hundred children.
In sending his check here for
Sl2. 600 for the poor of the city
for a happy Christmas Mr.. Book
walter especially stipulated that
a goodly share of the sum should
be spent in the purchase Of toys
for children who would not be-
likely otherwise % get them.
The commission In charge of the
money given carried out the
donors plans 20 the dot.
Tomorrow nearly 1900 poor
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1911-12-28
ROUTE INSPECTOR
Looks Over Route From Lubbock
to BrownfeId Looks Good
For Lubbock

The following from the Brown.
field Herald is self explanatory:
Mr.. kingsil, route inspector
for Texas. in company with
Mcssrs. Cass, Bullock and Posey
Of Lubbock. came in Monday
over the Lubbock route and left
Tuesday morning for Gomez,
Plains ann Bronco to inspect that
part of the route. Mr.. kingsil
gave it out that he wanted people
to speak up and tell him where
they wanted the route and many
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1911-12-28

crop than cotton. II is true the
price of cotton per pound has de-
creased this year as compared
with 1910. but the production
per acre has Increased. and
while no authoritative figures
have been announced for 1911.
u is known that the value OF
cotton production per acre will
sull have a strong lead over
other products. and in some in
stances as wide a margin as IL
had in 1910.
The Texas cotton farmer has a
serious problem before him and
he needs reliable data. and the
intelligent cooperation OF all
citizens.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1911-12-28

cent. The total number of
native whites represented 7G.l
per rent OF the entire population
of the state in 1910.
The foreign white population
IN 1910 was 2i0,Ol2 compared
with l71,5Sl in 1900, an increase
Of 60, l31 or 35.2 per cent. The
total number of foreign whites
in 1910 represented g. per cent
Of the entire population Of the
state
The negro population in 1910
was $50, 02O compared with go
722 in 1900, an increase Of 50,
29S, or ll2 per cent. The total
number of negroes IN 1910 re-
presented III per cent of the
entire population of the state.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1911-12-28
POPULATION STATISTICS
The States Population According
to Elements Of Race, NATIVITY
tic, as Shown by Last Census

Washington, d. G.. Dec -.
Special A preliminary state
ment giving for each state and
territory of continental United
States the distribution of the
population according 90 It's ele-
ments of race. nativity. and
parentage as shown By the re-
turns of the Thirteenth Decen-
NAL Census taken as of April
18th. 1910 was issued today by
Director Durand Of the Bureau
of Census, Department Of Com
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1911-12-28
merce and Labor

lOtlCt ana lAUOI,
Below are given the figures
for Texas
The total population in 1910
was 1886. SAP, compared with
3, 0lS, 40 in 1900, an increase for
the decade of sl7S32, or 21S
per cent.
In 1910 the total white popuIa-
ton was 3. 2Oi, S9G, compared
with ,. i2G. 6G9 in 1900, an in
crease of 77s,257. or 32.l per
cent. The total number of whit
es represented S22 per cent Of
the entire population Of the state
in 1910.
In 1910, the total native white
population was 1854, SS4. COM
pared with 22lq.uss IN 1900. an
increase of rs. 1856 or 81. s. per
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1911-12-28

products" il is reported that the
value of an acre Of fu~ .ro'e FL
1909 was 73 per cent more tDu
IN 1899 and on the opposite page
is shown the purchasing power
OF products of MANY articles used
by the farmers.
Making a comparison on trust
made goods. a class Of articles
Texas courts have declared to be
controlled by trust. u is found
that the products of an arce OF
cotton in 1910 would purchase
1873 gallons of coal OH. BOZ 1899
only - gallons. In 1910 an acre
of cotton would purchase l5S
pounds Of lard and in lSg9 only
l9 pounds. In 1910. il would
purchase "a barrels Of -four and
IN 1899 only 2.S
A reversal Of this statement
how the situation looks
from the viewpoint Of the manu-
facturer. who must buy the pro-
ducts Of the farm by eNchang-
INK the output Of this factory.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1911-12-28
$500 CHECK FOR VETERANS.

Fort Worth, Tex, Dec. a.
At the regular meeting of K. +
Lee Camp. L. c. v, this after
noon. Il. r. Paddock presented a
check for $500 as the Christmas
gift of the people of the city for
the old veterans relief fund.
Capt. Paddock explained in pre-
senting the check that the gen
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1911-12-28
LIBERAL CHRISTMAS GIFTS
Santa Claus Visits Many Poor
People through the AID OF Do
nations from Different Sources
SENDS CHECK FoR Sl2. 0o0.

Springfield. Ohio, Dec. -.
Stirred by recolIectious OF a hos
hood of unusually hard condition
in an unpromising part Of India
ma. where his parents were able
10 make out bare living a
a boyhood that brought an in
tense longing for toys when
other children had. but which Of
necessity were denied him John
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1911-12-28

Texas is the greatest cotton
producing state in the Union: is
nearer the center of population
than the New England States,
the present seat of the manufac-
ture of cotton goods in this
country, possesses a much more
suitable climate for profitable
manufacturing and has cheaper
labor. Texas needs the cotton
factories and il seems TO US that
the factories need our cotton.
labor and our large
field Of home consumption.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1911-12-28

The December Crop Reporter
makes some interesting state
ments on the high cost of living.
Under the head of Farm values
and purchasing power of farm
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1911-12-28

people Of Springfield will enjoy
their Christmas dinners through
the bounty OF Mr. BOokwalter
Between 500 and 600 baskets
containing Christmas dainties
and substantials have been dis
tributed.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1911-12-28

Prof. G.. n. Atkinson principal
of the Lubbock High School and
teacher of English and History,
left Friday for a week or so in
Burnett. Texas.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1911-12-28

eroSity Of the citizens had beer
taxed this Christmas by numer
Gus calls for subscriptions anc
assistance and therefore the
amount of the check was not as
large as the donors desired to
give, bat all they felt they could
give for the purpose at this time.
A rising vote of thanks was
rendered the contributors TO this
fund and 10 Capt. Paddock. who
was, as he reported, a Self-cOn-
stltuted committee OF one 10
make this collection.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1911-12-28

Claude Hamilton of Rails, was
over spending the holidays with
u. c. Norsham and family.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-08-25
LAueHLlN WON.
Wheeling Man VIII Play Champion
Drennen Today.

PARKERsBURG, Aug. 24-In q
great game yesterday at the Country
Club courts Laughlln Of Wheeling, dc
fcated Colburn Of Fairmont, IN the
finals in singles. This morning 10
viii stack up against Drenncn OF tho
Glty q Fairmont the holder Of tthe
state championship and will try y
wrcst that title from the Fairmonll
man who has held 1t now for TIRES
successive years. MN,
In Two close games Ward White
and Benton Beatty, the ParkeFsppl I;
pIayers, who kept in the race lntlI
lie Finals, were. defeated by Laughlln
and CoIburn. Besides the contest LOT
The state championship in singles the
finals and match for the state caan'
pionshlp in doubles will take Place
today.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-08-25
Oriental .IGGRQBJT
HLLg By AUTHORITIES.
GOVERNMENT HAD NO BLANKS
TO SUIT THEIR CASE. NUMBER
UNDER AGE, ARE AT ELLIS
ISLAND.

. . - . . D. i j Il . p.
Hassep BEN 4ii;5tthe produced Of
vaudeville acts and importer Of for
eign novelties, iss having considerable
trouble in entering a troupe Of Arab
Acrobats to this country. Forty OF
these dusky performers arrived on the
steamship Olympic" Of the White
Star Lima on August 10th, twent y.four
of the number being engaged for the
coming season ut the New York Hip;
podroIne, and the other sixteen for
the Atorn Opera Companys new pro.
,ductipn Of "The Bohemian Girl" The
First difficulty came when they arrty-
ed at Ellis Island, where the usual
blink had to be tilledYout for each
Rerbees, and although The. blanks.
,Berbers, and although the hIanks
have the name OF nearly every Snown
race or nationality printed on them,
there was no place on It for the Ber-
bers. a.tribe in Northern Africa gen,
orally enormously called Arabs, and
there was considerable red tape to
be overcome before the blanks could
be altered. The next obstacle, and q
more serious one was the fact that
twelve Of the acrobats were under the
age required by law, and these are
now held at Ellis Island. Hassen Ben
Ali has appealed to the Bureau OF
Emigration at Washington to have
this restriction waived, and Milton
and Sargent Ahorn have sent their
l5Itg TIM NfNtt