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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-16
hobo PROBLEM
IS kNOTTY ONE
HENRICO JAIL OFFICIALS NOT
ENAMORE.D OF WORkHOUSE
PROPOSITION.

TWO "hobos'' were Consigned to
Henrico jail yesterday from magis-
trates' court in Henrico county. There
were none committed on the dav be-
fore. but on MONDAY there was a
harvest of FIVE. As rule they do
not have the fine OF $25o. which is
required OF them and they have to 70
TO Jail for twenty days In default.
Henrlco county Jail offidialA while
realizing that the enforced idieness of
these men presents something of a
problem and that it would be destra bic
II they were employed, are not sure OF
the practicability of the Vonderiehr
workhouee proposition. The difficulty
would be. IL Is point out, that IL would
be extremely difficult to get any sor,
OF returns from the work Of men
confined for only short term. I'm.
less they already knew trade. they
could hardly learn one in th- limit.
ed time that they are kept in custody
For these men to be put to hreakins
stones on the roads--about the onl,
employment possible--has been sug.
gested.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-16

In a recent number of The Steno-
grapher'' an editorial opens as fol-
lows: In the city of Lancaster. Pa.
there In a very wide awake Young
Women's Christian Association, which
In recognized by the business houses
a. well as the business girls OF that
city as headquarters for activities
such as I'LL actual needs. CONNER
cisiiy. as we'll as the other ways. In
November, 1910. a Stenographers
Association was organized under their
auspices for the two-fold purpose OF
establishing better conditions between
employer and employe: to give every
member an opportunity for growth
and for improving her qualifications,
thereby enabling her to render more
valuable and efficient service to hef
employer.
Tho Lancaster association no" en-
rolls forty-seven young women. VINO
have met weekly through the year
for evening class work, wnlen n
divided into four thirty minute STUDY
periods. covering German or spanish
as desired; English. stenography ana
typewriting. speed work and once
aystems and methods During 'ns
summer months the evenings nav
been devoted to recreation. such az
tramping and trolley parties whh'
on rainy evenings there have peel
travel talks, speed contests, etc. ins
r. ne,iage lessons. however, are con
tinued through the summer i"T '''
sake of consecutive value
speed Contest Given.
In Nav a speed contest. gwen "
tho Stenographers Association III.
traet.d much notice. The mercnane
Of the city, keenly appreciatiVe % tl't
rasults of thls class work by whlei
| they had benefited. were most resp'"
s,va in their gifts for prizes.
The leading manufacturers OF Npe
Striving machines gave an eAnipit =
,h.,r PRODUCTS and methods OF usiie
.h.m al this time; thus they AN
ether business firms We're oroukne ~
.,a,na,, Great impetus was gwen 'n'
sar,, NJ the class. which copiu no
~. renect also on that OF the fus.e,
". yonnu wemen's Christian asso
e' n,chmond's Young Women mrs
.,.r association is developing w,
alonv similar lines ana p'o.,1,
| h.snr,e more ans, ssare fnes nus' VIZ
.rnoan's centre Of the city my ~,
Titan publishes TODAY cul - ~---
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-16
WILL CELEBRATE
MASS FOR BISHOP
PRIESTS FROM ALI. OVER VIR-
GINA WILL ATTEND
SERVICE.

This morning at 10 O'Clock at the
Sacred Heart Cathedras a solemn
months mass Will be celebrated
fer the repose OF the soul OF Bishop
Van de vyver by his nephew, the Rev.
Louis Smet. OF st. Peters church. a
month having elapsed since the bish-
ops death. Participating in the mass
will be the priests from the whole
Virginia Diocese, numbering over
sixty.
Rev. John Mcverry. of Winchester.
and Rev. Fl. J. Mckeefry. of st.
Patrfck's church, will act H deacon
and sub-deacon of the mass and Rev.
Joseph Magri, who was secretary to
Bishop Van de vyver, will be master
of ceremonies. Rev. Felix kaup, of
OF the cathedral. will lead the sing
ing of the mass and Rev. Joseph Fri
ola. OF Newport News, will deliver a
eulogy on the bishop.
Following the mass "A priests con-
ference will be held.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-16
5000 ROADS MEN
HAvE BUSY DLf.

CONTINUED form First Page.)
Sonaro in the event they find It prac-
t,canie 70 come 70 Richmond on NtAA'
occasion OF his visit here. Il the g.
Its come It Is proposed that they mseS
tS.S nresaaent at r4ina station ana acI
IA special escort for him from tnak
point to the Jefferson.
The matter OF getting the cauot1
IN Richmond and of taking care o.
th.r during their stay here was left
in the hands Of the entertainments
committee
II was stated that transportatton
for the cadets could probably be -
cured free Of charge over the ChesA-
peake and Ohio.
whether the cadets are ordered to
Richmond il q question In the hando
Of Governor Mann.
Special invitations TO attend the
luncheon ut the Jefferson are extended
members OF the city. State ana Feo~
eral judiciary and to other omctaias
Including Governor Mann. Senators
Martin and Swanson ad members o8
the State Corporation Commission.
To Welcome Taft.
II Ia likely that Mr.. Henry w. An
derson will deliver tne welcome -
Mr., Taft ut the Good Roads conveA-I
ton. Mayor Richardson and 0overnoes
Mann being on the program 20 -.
liver similar addresses IT the foeNna4
opening Of the body Monday morn
ing. q NJ
Members Of the citizens comml1
on entertainment Of the presidene
n follows: MessrA 9. =. Cerr1n9to4s|
W. q. Reed. J. q. Corley. Joeeph Es
WIZARD. W. II. White. b. G. Lair
John Miller. Henry w. Woo4 w. ~
Dabnay. r. A. Dunlop, Henry ". As
derson.
Those compris1ng the snunict al
| committee IN the same C0nenctlOu M
Neasrs. Henry r. Pollard 1r.s 4. IN
Peters. Robert WhitteA r.
Mayor Richardsoas M I'M
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-16
PLEA OF GUILTY
FAILS TO STAND
WRIT TUCKER, FORCED TO FACE;
JURY, IS GIVEN FREE
DOM.

Though he pleaded guilty TO tne
charge. Writ Tucker was al.omeu -
20 free in the Hastings Court yester-
day. not
nverbleseed with intelligence. WAS
charged with hitting Carrie Richard
son with a brick. 80.
Are you guilty or not asked
Clerk Walter Christian when Tucker
was arraigned for trial
.Guilty." answered the prisoner
promptly.
ihaye a square deal. Judge Witt d.
lrected that the case proceed. regard
less OF the plea.
After hearing the evidence. the jury
brought In q verdict of not guilty.
In pleading guilty Tucker meant
that he was guilty of hittir~ Carrie
with the brick.
But it developed. according to the
1ury's Interpretation Of the evidence.
that he was not guilty OF malicious
wounding, which 5~as the technical
charge confronting him.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-16
WILL ERECT NEW
CHURCH BUILDING

The congregation of Barton Heights
Presbyterian church having grown to
such an extent that the present church
building II inadequate. 1t has been
decided to erect new building to
cost not less than $1,000. The church
owns a suitable lot. located on the
corner OF Virginia and Roberts
streets. Organized In 1900 with Q
membership OF only Is. this church
has grown now to q mem bershtp OF
only few les than a hundred. Rev.
Wesley HakAr. of Canada, 4 student
At the Union Theological Seminary. ID
serving the church - pastor.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-16
DAIRY co. WILL PUT
UP $4,000 BUILDING

Permits were issued yesterday by
Building Inspector Beck as follows:
Richmond Dairy Company. to erect
q three-storv brick tenement on the
south side OF Marshall street. be-
tween Jefferson and Adams streets.
to cost 10000.
c. c. Elliott. to erect a detached
brick stable and wagon shed in the
rear OF 221 South Pine street. to cost
5000.
l.. J. Heindl. to repair brick
dwelling at 150S Grove avenue. to
cost $500.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-16
vONOERLEHR ASKS
POLLARD'S OPINION
SEEKS ADVICE AS TO VALIDITY
OF HIS WORkHOCSE
MEASURE.

Councilman A. l.. Vonderlehr. ma
tron Of the so-called Vonderlehr work
house ordinance, called on City At
torney Pollard yesterday and asked
that official for an opinion as to the
legality of the ordinance In question.
1t appears that Councilman John
Hirschbuerg. who Is fighting the ordi-
nance contends 1t Is In violation OF
the labor laws. The measure provides
for the working of Jail birds" in
warehouses. The ordinance commit
tee recently recommend it for adop-
ton by vote OF s to 2.
City Attorney Pollard will probably
have his opinion ready some time to-
morrow.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-16
RESOLUTIONS FOR
Mr.. FOURQUREAN

A COMMITTEES from tho Retail Mer-
chants Association Of Richmond has
drafted resolutions on the death Of
Joseph NJ. FourQurean, who was .
prominent member Of the association.
The resolutions refer to Mr.. Fourqu-
rean a. q citizen who exemplined the
highest ideals Of Christian gentle
man ana the best principles OF true
manhood. Charles T. Norman, Cor
don Blair ana Thomas NJ. HundIey
constituted the committse.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-16
DEDICATION OF
SCHOOL POSTPONED

a-:.-rhe dedication exercises In cannes-
ton with the fine new county schooi
building at Short Pump IN Henr'co
county which were to have TAKEN
place yesterday were postponed on ae-
count Of the inability OF tho MANAGE
ment TO get a speaker. the one Sc
lacted not being able to make his ar
rangements to be present
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-16
rEAcHERs' MEETING At
HIGHLAND SPRINGS

To discuss the problems Of public
school teachers there will be at the
Highland SprinGs school tomorrow
afternoon at o'clock. . meeting OF
the fourth and fifth grade teachers OF
the schools Of Henrico county. super
fntendent Wright has arranged . Sc
ries ~ these teachers' meetings. and
the discussions which the teachers are
having are proving Of great help to
them in the discharge Of their duties.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-16

Eugene Goode and Walker Wood
ward. connected with the No. en-
terday afternoon fell from q ladder.
Neither was hurt much, but they
sustained several bruises. which were
attended to by DR.. Huicher. Of the
ambulance corps
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-16

GoorGo Hruce, ono OF the boiler
makers who recently walked out AZ
the Locomotive Works. and who was
arrested for lettering around tho
works, was dismissed In Police Court
yesterday On motion OF the Conn
monweslth the case WAS indefinitely
DostpoRsd. and Bruce was discharged.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-16

0ockh Placed UHd6f oOnoo.
Ferdinand H. Beckh was placed I'M
aer threc hundred dollars bonds In
Police Court yesterday morning. by
Justice Griggs, for threatening to do
bodily harm to Joseph Stumpf. man
ascr for . brewery company. by whom
Beckh had been formerly employed.
There were half dozen witnesses
in the case who testified that they
had heard Beckh threaten Stumpf.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-16
Y. w. c. A. Business Center
for Richmonds Young Women
Association Doing Fine Work for Grls-Comparlson Made
With Other Cties--What's Doing Here

Detroit young women's DHiioing pu'
up FIVE years ago. and already crowd
ed for space.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-07-08

circles the grounds, and in spite OF
the evidences of the city on all sides,
the privacy of a country home is main
tanned
A southerner by birth and educa-
ton, Justice Harlan keeps about his
home the nospitable southern atmos-
phere. A colored butler invites the
visitor into large reception hall. The
walls are covered with portraits OF
iurists or makers OF the constitution,
Washington. Hamilton. Jefferson,
Marshall and a score of the fathers OF
the republic. Here and there are
scattered portraits OF the Harlan fam
lily. life-size bust OF Justice Harlan
is In the hall.
A winding, broad staircase leads to
the study. The walls are completely
covered with yellow and red-bound
tones. There are a few big comfort
able chairs and large desk in the
center. Here the Kentucky expounder
Of Blackstone does his zeal work and
thinking Here the opinions are writ
ten.
Justice Harlan is a big man phys
figure is erect and his step Is elastic.
When he walks he leans a trifie for
ward and takes long steps His hair,
the little that remains, is white. The
top OF his head is bald there Is a lit
tie hair on each side His head is uu-
usually large, and is narrower at the
front than the rear. His ears are big.
When he smiles-which is often-the
Jurist emits sort of chuckle and
shows a few-yery few-teeth. He is
an inveterate tobacco chewer He
and Chief Justice White frequently ex-
change plugs"
Justice Harlan rises early and
breakfasts with his family. His sec
retary meets him In the study at about
9 o'clock and takes the days dicta-
tion. The Judge boards a 14th street
electric car between 10 and II in the
morning. When the car reaches 14th
and New York avenue a colored news
boy who has served him for years,
hops on the car and gives him three
or four of the morning papers.
Without spectacles. Justice Harlan
proceeds to read the days news
When he reaches the Capitol-about
three and a half miles from his home
he tosses the papers away. He
lunches in his Office and takes the
hope-bound car at about 4:3O in the
afternoon. An hours work in the
study finishes the days work. and II
the weather is good, he spends the
twilight on the porches about his
house. He goes but little into society,
save when his position demands 1t.
He attends the New York Avenue
Presbyterian church. He may be found
any Sunday morning in the Sunday
school room explaining to his class
tie days Gospel
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-07-08
Vacuum by the Quart.

Two men on train were in an ar
gument as to the action on the va
cuum brake.
Il tell you that 1t is the initiation
of the tube that stops the train," ex-
claimed one.
Nothing of the sort" was the re-
ply It's the output of the exhaus-
ton"
At the next stop it was decided to
submit the matter to the decision OF
the engineer. Leaning out OF the win
dow of his cab, he listened conde-
scendingly to the arguments of both
men Finally he said:
"As matter of fact, you're both
wrong When We want to stop the
train we just learn this tap. which
fills the pipe with vacuum"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-07-08
IS A FAMOUS jUR|ST
Personal Characteristics of John
Marshall Harlan.
Venerable kentuckian Who Recently
Celebrated the 7sth Anniversary
Of His Birth Has Had
Brilliant Career.

Washington.-The dissenting opin-
ions which Justice Harlan, Of the ST.
preme court, rendered IN the coustru-
ing Of the Sherman law in the Stand
ard OIL and Tobacco cases have
brought this veteran jurist prominent
ly before the public. The justice was
rs years old the other day and Ia still
strong and rugged, with every mental
faculty unim paired He has been on
the Supreme court more than a third
OF century. During SO years and 6
months he has absented himself from
the bench less than 20 days. He was
born IN Boyle county. Kentucky. June
l, 1893. President Hayes appointed
him November 29. 1871
Twenty years ago Justice Harlan
purchased a half OF city block on g
hill overlooking Washington, and
there built a fine, old ld-fashioned, ram
bling home OF brick, with wide
porches. When he took possession an
unobstructed view OF the city below
and the absence Of noise and the com
motion OF city life made the spot ideal
for the home OF Justice
Although he is in the midst Of the
city today. he manages to keep about
the house the atmosphere OF the coun-
try. The trees which he planted in
the side. front and rear yards have
grown to maturity. A great hedge
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-07-08

front of Buckingham palace and to
Charing Cross. The lord mayor. who
was In the chair, announced that this
recommendation met with his majes-
tvs gracious approval and that King
Edward had given a donation OF a
thousand guineas towards the neces-
sary funds. The corporation of the
city of London subscribed 5000
guineas. and eventually upwards of
G3GD. 900 were received. including
large contributions from the overseas
dCmtnions
An executive committee. appointed
to carry out the necessary arrange
ments. asked the well-known sculptor,
Mr. Thomas Brock. R.A.. to prepare a
design for a group of sculpture, IN
cluding statue of the queen, and in
vited D- Rowland Anderson. R.S.A..
Sir Thomas Drew, PHI r. "A, Mr. Ern-
est George, A R A, Mr.. 7. G. Jackson,
RA.. and Sir Aston Webb. R.A., to
submit designs In competition for the
Professional road including the
treatment OF the west end of the Mall,
where the group was to be placed.
and an architectural entrance at
Spring gardens, Mr.. Brooks design
and Sir Aston Webb's scheme for lay
ing out the Mall. after having received
the approval Of the king In June, 1902.
were accepted.
After nearly ten years of anxious
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-07-08
GOOD Jokes
PRIDE BEFORE A FALL.

Up IN the air. 80 trim and taut
He sailed the summer sky:
The breeze was cool and pleasant there
He saw the birds go by
But something snapped-ws don't kno,
what
The cry was. Coming down.
He landed where the sod was soet.
Yet almost cracked his crown
Some said. "A faulty steering gear.
Some said. a broken plane.
But all he knew was everywhere
His body throbbed with pain
The little birds were sailing stir.
As gally as you please
Across the green and grassy lawn
And high above the trees
They laughed TO see the poor bird-ma
In such a doleful plight.
And nearly every one Of them
opined. TX served him right"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-07-08
"a GLIMPSE OF UTAH."

The story of Utah's progress from
the time the Mormon emigrants en-
tered the Salt Lake valley, to the
present day. is narrated and beauti-
fully pictured, in striking publica-
ton just issued by the Passenger De-
partment. Denver & Rio Grande rail-
road, called "A Glimpse of Utah.
The story, by that well-known
authority on Utah's history and re-
sources, Judge E. F. Colburn, is in
narrative form and intensely interest
ing.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-07-08
His Instinct.

Il see the family dog sinking out
of the room. What's the matter with
him?"
"Prescience. Presently there viii
be tremendous family row on"
But how did the dog know that"
We'll. SO to speak. his nose is
something OF a storm scenter."
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-07-08
HoMESEEkERS Excl 80 N I
RATES TO TEXAS AND NEW -
MEXICO POINTS DUR

On the first and third Tuesdays OF
each month during the entire year
The Colorado and Southern Rail-
way will sell round trip homeseekers'
excursion tickets to great many
points in New Mexico and Texas at
greatly reduced rates. Final limit
25 days allowing liberal stop-over
privileges. For detailed information,
rates. etc, call on your nearest Colo
rado and Southern agent or address T.
E. Fisher, General Passenger Agent.
Denver, Colo.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-07-08
Sarcasm This,

Excuse me. madam. but would you
mind walking the other way. and not
passing the horse2" said an English
cabman with exaggerated politeness.
to the lady who had just paid mini
mum fare with no fees
Why" she inquired
Because IL e sees wot 'e's been
carrying for a shilling ELL have fit."
was the freezing answer.-Nationl
Monthly.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-07-08
NO CHANCE FOR HIM.

Donald twho Is seeing his more pros
porous cousin OF by the tratn)
micht like ,ae leave me bob or twa
tae drink ys a safe journey. Wullie-
Wullie tfeigning regreU-Man. can
ma Amy spare shullin's l gle tas me
auld mither
Donald-Thate strange Because
yer mither told ne ye never gae her
onything
Wullie-Wheel. II l dinna gle my
auld mither onything. what sort O
chance das ys think you've got!-
Punch
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-07-08
Had Done Enouoh.

Il wish some time, Mr.. Speeder."
said the doctor, that you bear our hos
pital in mind. and. If it appSAls to you.
DO something for it
Great Scott. Squills." retorted
Speeder. why can't you be satisfied!
That new chauffeur Of mine has con-
tributed at least two patients a day to
your old charity. What more do you
wan? t?"-Harper's Weekly.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-07-08
Between . Hop and . strsddIe.

He mas about the strangest walk
have ever seen"
Yes. You see. he was engaged to .
girl who wore hobbie gown, and just
when he had got so be could keep
step with her she threw him down,
and now he is engaged to a girl who
wears q harem skirt. and he is try
ing to learn to keep step with her"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-07-08
Dancer.

Don't you think there is danger In
allowing automobiles to be run by
women"
Well" replied the man who 10
careful about expressing an oninion.
they're all right in cities where they
meet only horses and street cars,
but on country road | should think
there would be great danger OF their
shying at a COW"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-07-08
Balance.

Gaddie-Yes. he's very vindictive
That's one of his worst faults.
Markley-I didn't know he had that
fault too
Gaddie-Oh, yes; ] tell you I'd hate
to have a nan like that owe me a
grudge
Markley-Yes. but there's his other
fault He never pays what he owes
Catholic Standard and Times.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-07-08
A Modern View.

Ethel" asked the teacher, when
Ethel bad grown quite large and be-
gan to think little. whom do the
Ancient say supported the world on
his shoulders"
Atlas, maam."
yes, quite right now, If Atlas sup
ported the world who supported At
las?"
Il suppose he married rich wife"
replied Ethel thoughtfully.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-07-08
Too Much to Ask.

Il would gladly die for you." he ex.
claimed
But what | am going to ask you to
do calls for greater heroism on your
part than that" she replied. slowly.
What Is it," he asked
Go to work" she answered
Anything but that" he responded,
giving UP in despair
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-07-08
He Lost Out,

Yes. sir. he wuZ afraid O. the
banks Dustin on him. an SO he buried
his money"
Has he got 1t YETI"
No. he forgot to blaze the tree
whar 1t wuz an the man who owned
the land put up sign. NO trespass.
ing on these groundsi'"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-07-08

q SPLENDID national memorial
"a TO Queen Victoria was re
Gently unveiled in front OF
L "a buckingham palace. London.
The occasion furnished an ex-
ce!ient opportunity to the British peo-
pie OF paying reverence to the memory
OF this illustrious woman, whose long
reign was marked with the progress
and expansion Of the great empire and
whose court was noted for its purity
and virtues. The ceremonies attend
ing the unveiling Of the memorial were
regal in their splendor. The unveiling
of the statue was an event scarcely
secondary To many people Of England
to the coronation of King George and
Queen Mary. The king pushed the
button that unveiled the statue. which
is one of the most beautiful as well as
hfelke erected to the memory OF
Great Britain's revered sovereign
Soon after the late King Edward
ascended the throne his majesty ap-
pointed an influential committee to
consider the best manner in which the
memory of his reyered mother. Queen
Victoria. could be perpetuated
At public meeting held al the Man
sion house. in March. 1901. this com
mittee reported that II had been de
cided to erect a monument in the
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-07-08
Remarkable Dwarf.

lrate Visitor-I call this a down
right fraud. You advertise on your
bills. The Most Remarkable Dwarf
in the World" and he turns out TO
be five feet five inches high.
Bland Showman-Exactly so. sir
That's Just what's so remarkable
about him. He's the tallest dwarf on
record.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-07-08
Peace In Rrospect

Are you making progress in your
plans for complete peace and har-
many?"
Il think so," replied the eminent
philanthropist. 81 hope, in time, to
be able to donate a million or SO to
some good cause without arousing all
sorts OF envious strife"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-07-08
Shy.

"Gustave's letters to ne are e1-
cedingly dull and commonplace" said
one fair girl
Don't you know why:" responded
the other.
No"
"Gustave once served on the jury
in a breach of promise case"