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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-28
SEVERAL CHARTERS GRANTED
BY CORPORATION COMMISSION

The following charters and amend
mont were granted By the corporation
commission Friday. .4.,<.ee- ...5s+...
Virginia and Texas Land and Or
chard Company, Incorporated, Nor
folk. Va. w. f. Council. president:
y. f. Council, vice-president: stan
ley Scott secretary and treasurer. all
of Norfolk. Capital stock, maximum,
$4,000: minimum. $500. Objects
and purposes; Real estate and fruit
growing business
North Fork and bradshaw Tele-
phone Corporation. Shawsville. Va. r.
T. Sesler. president: q. w. Kenzie,
vice-president; g. c. Balm. secretary
and treasurer. all OF Shawsville Va.
Capital stock. maximum. Sc, 900:
minimum. 5000. Objects and pur-
poses: Operate a telephone line.
The Farmers Protective Insurance
Company of Scott County. Va, Cato
City, Wa. w. ID. Gardner, president,
Bruno. Va; o. NJ. Smith, secretary
and treasurer, Gate City: A r. Hen.
derson, Gate City, Va. Capital stock.
none. Objects and purposes: Farmers
mutual fire insurance business
Society for the Prevention Of
Cruelty to Animals of Petersburg. Va.
Petersburg. Va. X. II. Mann, presi-
dent; :. ID. Rogers. secretary; w. c.
Taylor. w. W. Warren. vice. president
all OF Petersburg. Capital stock
none. Objects and purposes Society
for prevention OF cruelty to animals
An amendment was issued to char
ter of Samuel j. Prescott Company.
Incorporated. OF Alexandria. Va.
changing powers.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-28
CLASS To SPEAK
At NEWPORT NEWS
MULTIPLICATION OF OUR STATE
CONSTITUTION BY THE IT,
ouoR INTERESTS" HIS
THEME.

NORFOLK. VA. Jain. 2s--Congress-
man Carter Glass. OF Lynchburg, who
liz 81 candidate for the United States
Senate against Senator Claude A
Swanson. will be one of the speakers
before the Newport News convention
OF the Virginia Anti Saloon League
next month. according to an ANNOUNCE
ment OF Rev. Edward J. Richardson. su
perinteldent OF the northern division
OF Virginia, with headquarters at Falls
Church
His subject will be THE Nultnca
ton of Our State Constitution by the
Liquor Interests" Speaker Richard
Evelyn Byrd, of the Virginia House of
Delegates, liz also on the program for q
speech. His subject will be THE Vir-
GINA Liquor Laws" Other speakers
Will be Thomas Whitehead. OF Amherst,
who will tell how to enforce the Byrd
law: Rev. John G, Woolley, who was
the prohibition candidate for president
in 1908; DR.. Z. A. Baker. superintend-
ent OF the National Anti Saloon
League; Rev. George w. Perryman. OF
Norfolk: DIR. W. S. Neighbors. DIR.
George w. McDaniels. DIR. Fl. y. c.
Maclachlan. DR.. J. Fl. Lacey and others.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-28
MIR. ALLEN APPOINTS
TWO POSTAL CLERKS
VACANCIES CAUSED BY RECENT
DEATHS FILLED BY poSTMAs.
TER-APPolNTMENrs EF-
FEcTivE FEBRUARY I.

Postmaster, Edgar Al HAN. rIr,e ,SatGr-
day morning announced the appoints
ments of two clerks to all vacancies
in the city division of the pos. Office
caused by deaths IN the iast week.
The appointments will go into effect on
February /.
Bernard M. Williams, who died on
Saturday last, will he succeeded by
William S. Burnett ". A. Johnson, a
negro. whose death occurred on Thurs
day, will be succeeded by Joseph C.
Nunnally. Both Burnett and Nunnaily
have been serving as substitutes
Bernard Williams died of complf.
cation OF diseases following n long i'll.
ness of typhoid fever He was wei
known among his associates In the city
division and was one of the most popiI-
lar clerks employed there Johnson
was stricken with apoplexy while at
work at his desk and wis immediately
removed to his home. dying few min.
utes after his arrival. The negro wac
an efficient clerk and was well liked.
Burnett and Nunnally are well known
and well fitted for the positions ia
which they have been appointed.
They have an intimate knowledge OF
postal affairs and will be ready 10
plunge into the work In the city tiivis-
ion as soon as they assume their new
duties ON the first of next month.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-28

Atkins is an attractive speaker and
his address. Illustrated by tereopticon
views. was most interesting.
A prayer meeting will be held in the
executive mansion next Thursday af-
ternnon at Z 30 o'clock in behalf Of
the Jubilee Missionary Convention, un-
der the auspices of the various Wo-
mans Missionary Societies OF the city.
All Church Hill members and those in
terested In missions are urged to at
tend.
Mrs. Charlie Coutts, of ChimboraZo
Park, will leave Monday for "A week s
stay with relatives in boswell.
Mrs. George Eaton and children left
to-day for st, Louis. Mo. where they
Will make their future home, much to
the regret Of their many friends.
Miss Emily Burton. who is teaching
In Quinton Va, will spend the week
end at her home. 2706 East Franklin
street.
Miss Lima Huckstep. of Pals. King
William county, is the guest of her
brother, MIR. james Huckstep, us North
Twenty seventh street
Mrs. George Lumsden, of East Frank
lin street, is spending some time in
New York
Mr.. W. I. Biskey. of 26l4 Nenable
| street. is quite sick in his home
| Mrs. Kate Fuller Ashby is the guest
of her mother on Jefferson Park. She
| delighted u large audience at the Y
M, c, II. last evening as reader in the
musical and dramatic entertainment
given for the benefit OF the educational
! classes Of the Richmond Chapter of the
| American Woman's League.
| Mrs. ID. +. Chappell, who has been
| quite i'll i her home on Twenty first
street is improving slowly.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-28
LESPROTEST WITH
C0NsTANT|N0PLE.
MUIINOuS SOLDIERS HANDLE
AMERICAN REPRESENTATIVES,
ROUGHLY ON BOARD SHIP.

CONSTA ETINOPLE. Jan. 2S.-1A
protest was filed to-day with the Tur-
kish government by J. Ridgley Car
ter. temporarily at the head of the
American embassy here, against the
outbreak by mutinous soldiers aboard
the American steamer New Jersey. en-
route from Beirut to Mersina tbs
particular acts complained of by Car
ter are the indignities shown John r.
Peristiany. the American consular
agent at Alexandretta. and Ernst l..
Harris. American consul general at
Smyrna.
Peristiany. who Went aboard the
New Jersey in an effort tao queli the
mutiny. was roughly handled. and for
a while II was feared his life was in
danger. Harris had better luck. as he
succeeded In securing the Release of
the second mate ana causing the ar
rest of the sergeant Of the mutinous
soldiers. who had EN- barked at Beirut
for Mersina. He. too. was roughly
handled
The Porte has promised Carter TO
make Il full investigation. and has in
dictated that full restitution will no
made. The trouble was indirectly due
20 the boycott by the SaIonica boy
colt committee against the boats Of
the mail packet Archipelago line, to
which the New Jersey belongs.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-28
COURT GRANTS LICENSE
TO COUNCILMAN BLAKE
Monroe Ward Representative is One of Successful App
cantS for Permit to Retail Whiskey-SiX Others
Are Yet to be Acted Upon

name Of George Med. Blake. secre-
tary.
Some interest attaches to the appli
cation of Peter c. Martin in view OF
the fact that he has been confined in
a sanitarium for some time, II Is
stated, however. that he viii probably
be able to resume charge of his place
of business ere the lapse Of another
month
Licenses for the past year expire
January 81 and the new ones should
be obtained on or before that date All
successful applicants must file $1,000
bond before license can be secured.
Approval of applications by Judge
Witt is confined TO Richmond proper.
as II was before annexation. 1t is the
duty of Judge Wells. OF Hastings Court
No. 2, to pass on applications in South
Richmond. where twenty two licenses
are allowed.
Saturday afternoon, Judge Witt
completed the so list approving the
application OF Peter e. Martin and w.
!. Nolte.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-28

! can, of Minnesota, Friday expressed
doubt that the reciprocity treaty will
be ratified at this session of congress.
He said that opposition will come
from the farmers Of the Northwest
as result of the free grain pro-
vision.
The treaty would change the bar
ley market from Chicago and Mil
yankee to Oswego. N. Y, said Taw-
ney.
Secretary OF Agriculture Wilson
said that IL was impossible to form
snap shot Judgment of the treaty
and that he would advise the public
to study It careful in detail
Representatives Boutell (Republi-
CAM, of Illinois, and Campbell Gre
, publican). OF Kansas. both expressed
/ the opinion that the treaty will pro-
vide test of the consistency OF mid
I die west advocates OF free trade" This
possibility OF opposition on the part
! of barley growers and fruit growers
! of the Pacific coast was suggested by
| Representative Hayes Republican, i.
of California.
( When Senator Murray Crane Gre
! publican). OF Massachusetts,. was ask
/ ed about the attitude of the fishing
; Industry of his State, he evaded q
reply by saying:
uo MOI hHoW lne extent Oh the
fishing industry In Massachusetts"
Representative Escn (Republican),
OF Wisconsin, said that there would
be strong kick by the barley grow
ers of Wisconsin. but he would NOT
say whether this Would be sufficient
to make him oppose the treaty. He
said that the ga to the people of
Wisconsin were Great, and that he
would have to consider 1t further.
Representative Gillett (Republican)
OF Massachusetts,, said that he would
support the treaty in every provision
Senator Brown (Repubiican), OF
Nebraska, at conference with the
president to-day approved the treaty.
Representative Livingston Demo.
| craft, Of South Carolina. said that
he considered that the treaty had a
fair chance of being ratified this
| session.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-28
BUILDING FIGURES
MAKE GOOD SHOWING
JANUARY. 1911, IL WAY AHEAD
OF THE SAME MONTH
LAST YEAR,

Total building operations for jan
uary, 1911. up to date aggregate
s3SS.203, compared with sl30.229 for
January. 1910. according to figures
complied by Building Inspector Beck.
This In an increase OF S262,974 in
favor of January. 1871. not maxim =
allowance for four more days in
January OF this year.
Inspector Beck issued the follow
ing permits Friday:
r. b. Pearson, to erect two-story
detached brick dwelling at 21l9 Stuart
street. to cost $3.50.
l.. Baldacci and l.. Marchetti, to
build three-story brick store at 142S
East Main street. to cost $4,000.
j. r. Cole. to build a two-story
brick dwelling on east side OF Thirty
fourth street between Broad and
Marshall TO cost $4,000.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-28
WILL WAGE FIGHT
ON NEW TREATY
MASSACHUSETTS FISHER FOLK
PROTEST AGAINST FREE FISH
PROVISION.

GLOUCESTER, MASS, Jan. IS
while flags on the fishing fleet were
flown at half mast, Union Down to-
day. as protest, those who oppose
the agreement for reciprocity with
Canada, including free Ash, planned
a bitter fight before Congress.
The local fishing interests declare
that they will be supported by the
entire hshlng interests of tho country,
ana that kilograms are pouring In
from all parts on the Atlantic and
Pacific coasts, dealers pledging aid.
A committee Is to be appointed to-
day TO act with similar committees
representing the Atlantic and Pacific
cod. herring, mackarel and salmon
fisheries in opposing the ratification
of the agreement.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-28
HOT AFTER ]. S.
STEEL COMPANY
TREMENDOUS PRESSURE IN CON-
GREss FOR SEARCHING M
vEsTTGATION.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., Jan 2s.--
Tremendous pressure was brought to
bear on the House to-day In favor Of
the resolution introduced by Repre-
sentative Stanley tDemocrat), OF
Kentucky, providing for u legisIa-
live investigation of the steel trust.
The rules committee, which liz con-
sidering the resolution. was lombard
ed with Communications from labor
and antitrust organizations The
committee, however, after a two hour
meeting. failed to even consider the
Stanley resolution to-day and put ii
off until later.
The labor and antitrust lobbyists
declare that they have a majority on
the noor OF the House in favor of the
resolution, and they are wroth over
committees failure to report the res
olution, which has been before IL since
last session. In letter to the indi-
Vidual committee members to-day, the
American Antitrust League demand
ed an immediate report;
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-28
VIRGINIAN RAILROAD
ELECTS OFFICERS

Especial 20 The Richmond virginian.J
NORFOLK, VA, Jan. IS.--The an
nual meetings here to-day of the Vir-
ginian Railway Company and the Vir-
ginian Terminal Railway Company
resulted in thee lection of directors.
as follows; Urban II. Broughton,
Henry Fl. Rogers, F. G.. Brown, G.. M.
Hyams, w. p. Windsor, Raymond
'Dupuy and Edwin S. Marston. The
Virginian Terminal Railway Company
is the holding company of the Vir-
ginian's terminal property here,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-28

Councilman George Med. Blake. of
Monroe ward, was granted a retail IL
quor license Friday afternoon by Judge
Witt of the Hastings Court, who
placed his seal Of approval upon l47
other applications at the same time.
Mr. Blake was one of the four new
applicants for 1911 license and was
formerly secretary treasurer of the
George \. Hundley Company. Inc. 5i6-
5lS West Broad street. lie recently
opened n place at 90" Broad street on
his own hook.
There are sJN applications which
Judge Witt has yet 10 pass upon.
These are George A. Hundley COM
psny. W. p. Lawton. Jru secretary;
Peter c, Martin. 3s1s Williamsburg
avenue: ", j. Nolde. 6l9 North First
street; Michael Consani. 500 North
Second street: John Lee Davis, 1927
East Main street, G. Massei. 1918 East
Franklin street.
The license granted to the Hundley
Company last year was issued in the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-28
DR.. MONTE|RO DEAD
ILL BUT TEN DAYS
PHYSICIAN WHO WAS SURGEON
IN MOSBY'S COMMAND PASSES
AWAY AT HOME.

After an illness Of only ten days.
Or. Aristides Monteiro. soldier. au-
thor. publisher and physician. died
at his home, lis South Third street,
Friday night of congestion of the
brain, at the age of 81 years. Rela-
tives were at the bedside when the
end came. DIR. Monteiro grew III OF
la grippe about ten days ago, and was
forced to go to bed. his condition
growing worse rapidly. Complications
developed. and Or. {. A. Bryce edt-
tor of the Southern Clinic, and a life
long friend of Or. Montetro, gave up
hope for the recovery of the patient.
Funeral services viii be held at
$3.50 o'clock Monday afternoon from
the South Third street address. The
Rev. James W. Morris. rector of Mon
umental Episcopal church. will prob
ably officiate. Burial will be in Hot
lywood cemetery. The honorary pail
bearers will be chosen from among
members Of Colonel Mosby's COM
mand. of which DIR. Monteiro was sur
geon.
DIR. Monteiro is survived by three
daughters, Mrs. Robert Ould. of Nor
folk; Mrs NJ. NJ. Owens, of Richmond,
and Mrs. II. L. Smith, of Petersburg,
and one son, III. l., Monieiro. of Flor
ida. The deceased physician was "A
widower, his wife having died about
seven years ago.
Native of Virginia.
Born in Goochland county. Dr.
Monteiro, whose forbears We're of the
old Castillian blood. removed at an
early age to Albemarle county. He
studied for his profession at the JET =
fersor Medical College, and was graft
uated with honors When Colon ei
Mostly took charge OF the command.
which was DESTINED to make him ia
nous as a warrior, DR.. 11onteiro was
appointed surgeon and served until
the command was disbanded.
DR.. Monteiro had been a resident
of Richmond for about twenty-five
years. living for a time in South Rich
mond and later removing TO Rich
mond. He was for two years con
nected with the insane asylum at Will
liamsburg, but was best known as the
publisher of the Manchester Courier.
a weekly publication which he edited
for FIVE years. He discontinued the
publication about ten years ago. DR.
Monteiro was well-known contribu-
tor to medical journals. and was the
author of Warfare "reminiscences Of
Mosby's Command, by the Surgeon"
This book was regarded as an anthem
tic history of the troop and gained
recognition for its author.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-28
EDITOR OF IORERUNNER
To GIVE LECTURE HERE

Under the title given above. Mrs.
Charlotte Perkins Gilman. editor OF
the Forerunner. literary magazine
published by her In New York. viii
lecture In Mechanics Institute audi
torium on Monday night at s o'clock.
The lecture is TO be given Hnder the
auspices OF the Equal Suffrage League
OF Virginia and the public is rendered
a cordial invitation 10 be present.
Mrs. Gflman's brilliant reputation in
literary circles In matched by her bril-
liant success as a lecturer. She In
justly considered TO be one of the
most logical writer's and speakers
among the constantly increasing num-
Der OF her class In America. The
lecturer win reach Richmond tonight
and be the house guest Of Miss John
okoa while here.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-28
ROANOKE COLLEGE QUINT
!. ....-...@s PLAYS BI.ACksBuNE.

Special to The Richmond virginian.1
ROANOKE. VA. Jan. 2S,--Roanoka
College quint, under Captain Paul
.stonesifer. left Saturday for Biacks-
ftirg to play the v. p. 1. team. The
young men representing Roanoke col-
fege this year In basket ball are hard
players. well versed In the fine points
OF the game, and they propose to give
v. r. l. the worth Of their money.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-28
FILIPINO EDITORS
APPEAL TO U. S, COURT

MANILA. Jan. 2S.--A stay in the
prison sentence OF Theodore Kalaw
and Martin o. Campo, formerly OF
the STAFF of the Renacrimento, who
were convicted of criminally libelling
Dean c. Worcester, American COM
missioner was granted by the SUI
premc court to-day. pending an ap-
peal to the Cnivd States supreme
court. The convicted men asked for
II writ of error. but this was denied
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-28
WEATHER CONDITIONS.

Raln has fallen during the past -
hours In all States north of North car
DINA and east of the Central Mississ-
ippt river except in the Lake Region
where light snow has occurred The
weather IL fair this morning in the
southeast and In the upper Mississippi
valley, elsewhere cioudiness Is report
ed. The Canadian cold. wave has di-
unfinished in energy although it has
caused temperatures below zero from
Lake Superior to the Rocky Mountains,
and IL Is proceeded throughout the CEN
trail valleys by temperatures of from
L to 20 degrees lower than those OF the
corresponding hour yesterday. In the
Atlantic States a decided change TO
warmer Is reported
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-28
TARIFF COMMISSION
VOTE ON WEDNESDAY

WASHINGTON. Jan. 2s.--Presi-
dent Taft's tariff commission bill will
be brought on the floor of the House
for vote probably on Monday. The
committee on ruies to- day authorized
Chairman Dalzell to report special
rule on the bill at any time when In
his discretion the legislative situ..-
ton In the House would permit its
immediate adoption. Daixell said he
would report 1t Monday II possible.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-28
STILL NO CHOICE IN
NEW YORK SITUATION

ALBANY, n. Y. Jan. 2s,-There
was no choice again to-day for United
States senator. william F. Sheehan,
Tammany candidate, led In to-day's
balloting with nine votes out of thirty
two cast. Most of the legislators
were paired for over Sunday.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-28
FINED 500 FOR
UNLAWFUL GAMING

Especial to The Richmond yirginian.)
LYNCHBCRG. VA. Jan. 2s.--R. ~.
Elliott to-day plead guilty In the po-
lice Court to the charge of operating
an unlawful poker game fowl sft4h
he was arrested last Sunday night.
He was fined 500
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-28
BROKE INTO NINETEEN
CARS HUNTING FOR DRINK.

Especial to The Richmond virginian.l
ROANOKE, VA, Jan. 2S.--Nineteen
cars on the tracks OF the Norfolk and
Western were broken into Thursday
night. So far as can be learned in
articles were stolen from them. Ii is
believed that the cars were entered by
some one who WIS In search OF liquor.
Fhe only trace found OF him was Z
hight gown and pair of shoes.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-28
GETS HEAD BROKEN
AND IS FINED SIS

Ernest r. Terrell was In poltee
court Saturday with his head swath-
ed in handages. He had assaulted
policeman Gary OF the First District,
while drunk. Gary bore slight
brutse on his forehead. Terrell told
the court that he did not know what
he was doing at the time. Twenty
five dollars" said Justice Crutchfield.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-28
FALLING WALLS
HURT W0RkMEN
HAS TWO ACCI-
.-,t 7.o-l- 4.3a>
DENTS OF LIKE CHARACTER
SATURDAY MORNING.

Especial to The Richmond Virginian.
PETERSBURG, VA. Jan. 2S.--
Saturday morning at IL o'clock. while
workmen were engaged in pulling
down the store of j. o. Jones. which
was badly damaged In the late fire,
suddenly. without warning. the build
ing collapsed. That none was seri-
ously injured is miracle One man
was injured in the back. and anoth-
err had his hand hurt. So far 1t is
thought no one else was In the build
ing.
The building had been condemned
by Major Benz. Harrison. of the con-
tracing firm OF Harrison Construc-
ton Company. Many other workmen
were close by removing the debris
from the burnt district but all es-
capped injury. The fire department
was Immediately called out and the
scene of the accident was roped Off
as the walls are yet standing and are
exceedingly dangerous,
Another Accident.
Two colored men Willie Tucker
and Col. Davis had exceedingly mar
row escapes from being killed this
srts Street where five
colored men are engaged in pulling
down the Proper dry stemmery to-
bacco factory. The weather boarding
had been entirely removed and MOTH
ing but the skeleton Of the building
remained. when, without warning the
entire frame work of the structure
fell. The rafters beams. uprights and
braces crashed in on the men. One
ran out through an opening while the
heavy tfmbers were falling all around
him. The other was saved only by
the protection OF a screw press which
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-28

church do not appear to be in pos
session OF this Information.
The rector for the Southside church
has been accepted as q postulant by
Bishop Randolph, of the Southern
Virginia diocese. 1t Is stated. and will
be ordained next July.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-28
CONSIDERING CALI
10 PETERSBURG CHURCH.

CHA RLoTT ESEIII4E. Jan. 2s.---The
Rev. Edmund Pendleton DA ndridRe. OF
Roncervert w. Va. a graduate of the
University of Virginia has under con-
sideration call to st Pauls Episco-
pal church. Petersburg.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-28
Some Practir.I Grad.

Dobblns-I hear that your neighbour.
Prof Fad. is quite an enthusiast il
garden experimenting
& Wohbins--Weil. should say 40. Thia
year he Is going to graft n strawberry
piant with mflk-weed, and expects ta
York Telegraph- u - ,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-28
NEWPORT NEWS To
FIGHT DISCRIMINATION

NORFOLK, VA. January 49,
The interstate commerce commission
will hear at Norfolk Monday the COM
plant filed by Newport News against
the railways here 10 raIleged freight
Discrimination against that city.