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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-08
SELECTED
FOR NEW ARMORy
COUNCIL. COMMITTEE EAVORs
THOSE DRAWN BY CARNEAL
Il JOHNSTON.

Plans for the new First regiment
armory drawn by Carneal & Johnston,
were recommended for adoption last
night by the Subcommittee on
Grounds and Buildings, of which
Claude l.. Batkins was chairman.
II the recommendation is finally
adopted by Couqcil and approved by
the MAYOR. this means that the Car
neal 4 Johnston will get per cent. of
the total cost of construction OF the
armorx. which is placed al S1o5. 1000.
This firm was recently awarded the
contract for plans fer, the new city
vegetable market on Seventeenth
street, 1t also carried off first honors
in the competitive contest for the new
Bellevue school.
Second prize last night went to c.
Nj Robinson. This carrier with it a
$3.50 plum. The third prize went to
tho Washington architect. who drew
plans for John Drever, Richmond
architect.
other competing architects were "
Duncan Lee. a. f. HUNT, Marcellus
Wright and G. II. Fisher.
An the drawings depicted unusually
imposing and handsome structures,
They were displayed on the wall in
one of the committee rooms in the
City Hall for inspection by members
Of the Council committee.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-08
CALL EXTENDED
TO DIR. bECkW|TH
CLERGYMAN. FORMERLY OF
RICHMOND. ASKED TO BE-
COME ST. ANDREWS
RECTOR.

The Rev. s. Cary Reclewith, rector
~ fa.hiona bic ST. Michaef,s Episcopal
church. Charleston. s. G.. has been
called TO the rectorate OF st. Andrew
church in this city, and 1t IL under
stood that he is seriously considering
the idea of returning to Virginia,
Which is his native state
The pulpit of ST. Andrews was va
Gated two months ago when the Rev.
Thomas Semmes resigned 10 become
.reetar.es Emmanuel church, Sowing
ton, Va.
nr. Reckwith was assistant rector
Of 81. Andrews 1909 LOS. He Is ma
tive Of Petersburg, being son or t.
Stanley Beckwith prominent bust
ness man OF that city. After grad
Mating from Sewanee University. Ten
-nessee. he Allied a charge at Hot
Snr,nrs. Va. He came to Richmond
from That place. From here he went
to Aiken, s. c., and thence to Charles
ton.
DR. Beckwith is comparatively
:, youifx man of pleasing presence and
an unusually attractive pulpit speaker.
lie is a nephew of John r. Cary, grain
broker, residing at SIS West Grace
street.
since DR.. Semmes resigned. calls
have been extended by st. Andrews
to two other eiergymen ceSiues tue
Charleston minister. These are the
Rev. r. c. Darst, of Newport News,
formerly rector Of st. Marks. Rich
mond. and the Rev. John F. Cole
man, of Suffolk.
st. Andrews church was built and
endowed by Miss Grace -Arents. the
well known Richmond philanthropist.
who inherited fortune from her
uncle. the late Major Lewis Ginter.
II Ia an imposing stone edifce, located
at Laurel and Beverly streets.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-08
Barton Heights

The ter. Brooke Garter. of caro-
line county. who has been quite i'll
fer several weeks. and who spent
some time ct the Memorial Hospital,
has Sers- much improved and faELa-H-
ed at the Barton Heights Baptist
church last Sunday night. Mr.. Carter
expects to return home this week and
take UP the work among his churches
at once.
In an effort TO jump from -Ginter
Park car while running at high speed
between Brookland Park and Ginter
Park Tuesday morning, Sidney Harris
colored. about fifteen years old. fell
and was Knocked senseless. 1t was
thought at first that he was seriously
hurt However. IL was only a few
minutes before he regained conscious
ness. He was so frightened when he
saw the blood stains on his clothes and
hands. which came from slight cut
tAa -fseA that feet
and ran for his home. which WAS a
mile or more In the country.
Mr.. r. f. Britton returned To his
home in Smithfiold. Isle of Wight
county. Sunday after spending some
time visiting his sister. Mrs. r. A.
Burton. $50 Lamb avenue.
Mrs. Lucian w. Miller and her
daughters. Lucy and Florence, have
returned TO their home In Reading,
Pa after visiting relatives here and
in Richmond for the past three
weeks.
MIR. Jacob Jones, OF Smithficld. was
the guest of his sister Mrs. W, l.. Seal.
last Sunday.
Miss Mildred Shorter. of Lawsvilfe.
Va, who has been the guest Of Miss
Mayo. of Brookland Park, left Mon
day for Petersburg, whore she will
spend. several weeks, visiting beg
brother. Mr.. r. r. Shorter
bffrhbz fiaBXa- ohnI.euisvilleo,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-08
Carolyn B. Nichols Breaks Bone in Her Ankle But Con
tinues to Direct Ladies Orchestra at Empire
CARoLYN II. NICHOLS.

Washington recently was 4 very IN
teresting session, REPRESENTATIVES Of
tie ZONE department. from various
g. tors of the country were present.
lhr1,rA those inattenIan . WIN ;:oI
tributed TO the interest Of the occa-
sion were Bishops Hendrix. Atkins
and Wilson; DIR. w. W. Pinson, secre
tary OF the Board of Missions; Pro-
fessor Lewis. of the Sue Bennett
School, London, Ky, and Rev. William
Acton. who has charge OF the work on
the Pacific Coast
one hundred and four deaconnesses
and missionaries were give Eappoint-
ments. Two deaconesses and one mis-
sionary were sent to Richmond, Va.
In connection with the work Of the
Methodist Institute--Misses Sellars
and Rogers and Mrs. NJ l.. Stone.
At "A very impressive service eleven
deaconesses were consecrated by
Bishop Hendrix.
Professor Lewis reported 422 pupils
in the Sue Bennett School and $50
conversions last year.
There are sS,923 members in the
Home Missionary Society: ? schools,
with 1876 pupils: s470,1S4.t3 collect
ed last year.
Three and half millions have been
raised by the womeu's societies in the
history of their work This is great
crisis in the history of the church;
mare workers and more money are
needed
IF you will not, grub your neigh
bors' weeds.
In your own green garden you Will
End the seeds"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-08
PRESS|VE Scene
MARKS ceremony
BISHOP GIBSON PREsIDEs AT ST.
JAMES CORNERSTONE
EXERCISES.
EDIFICE is COSTLY
MANY CLERGYMEN IN ROBES AT
TEND SERvICES-PICKE
VESTED CHOIR FUR
NISHES MUSIC.
EDIFICE IS COSTLY
MANY CLERGYMEN IN ROBES At

Impressive ceremonies marked the
laying of the cornerstone yesterday af-
ternoon of new ST James Episcopal
church at Franklin and Birch streets.
opposite Richmond College campus.
With barred heads and attired in the
clerical robes, fifteen Episcopal min
listers of Richmond participated ia
the impressive services over which the
Rt. Rev. Robert A. Gibson. bishop OF
Virginia, presided. Ministers of other
denominations were noted in the large
assemblage which witnessed the cere-
mony.
TA- principal address .pss~aeiieerea
by the RI Rev. George W. Peterkin.
bishop OF West Virginia. whose father.
the late DR.. Joshua Peterkin. was rec
tor of st. James for many years.
Bishop Peterkin himself served as as
sistant, rector of this church for some
time before his elevation to the bishop
ric.
Or. Clark in Charge.
Bishop Gibson formally laid the cor
nerstone which contained n number of
articles Of interest notably the. daily
ncwspapers Of Richmond containing
swriteups OF the new edif,ce. The Rev.
DIR. W. Meade Clark, rector of st.
James was in direct charge of the ar
rangements.
A choir OF seventy voices, picked
from the vested choirs Of the various
local churches. furnished music for the
occasion,
Plans for the new st. James call for
an edifice of imposing design and
structure. with exceptionally spacious
equipment. The building will be of
stone construction and Will carry a
high spire Il is expected 10 be ready
for occupancy early next spring. The
structure. including the site. which Is
located in the most fashionable section
Of Richmond. win cost more than $780,
600.
Old Church Sold
Part Of this money comes from sale
Of old ST. James at Fifth and Marshall
streets. which was sold last year for
$4,000 one OF the conditions being
that the etiflce should be RACED as soon
as possible after Il is vacated by the
congregation. II is understood that a
row of business stores will GO up on
this site
On the roll of ST James are some
Of the leading business and profess
sional men OF Richmond 1t is re-
gsrded as distinctly welI-to- do con-
gregation.
Or. Clark. its rector in addition TO
fulfilling the duties of this office. Is
the editor Of the Southern Churchman.
South. and in many other parts of
the country. He has been repeatedly
mentioned for the hishopric.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-08
d Company Holds Shoot.

Scores made at rifle practice Com
pans r.. First Virginia infantry, Hpen
an improved range near James river.
with a possible Atty points to a score.
resulted as follows:
Scores: Quartermaster Sergeant
Maddrea, at 500 yards, scored "a and
10: Sergeant Newell, at 500 yards,
scored ~ and as; mt 500 yards AZ, and
at zoe ytrds So Corporal Gordon, at
500 Yards scored SO and IS: Private
Wash scored IS at 500 yards. Private
Childrey. at 200 yards, % and ID
points. Private Griffith scored 2s and
20 AT 200 yards; Private Redford. at
200 yards, scored 20 and II.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-08
RAILROAD TO BUILD
NEW SPUR TRACK

Especial to The Richmond Virginian.)
PETERSBURG. VA, May 2. - At
the regular monthly meeting OF the
Common Council held tonight an or
dinance was passed giving the Allan
tic Coast Line Railroad the right to
build a spur track across West street
Into the property Of the British Amer
lean Tobacco Company.
Tho contract for oiiing the streets
this summer was given to the Stand
ard Oil Company, whose price for oh
was 3 Ia cents per gallon.
A request from Mrs. Beverly Har-
rison that the city reimburse her for
damages done to her house by a fall
Ing tree several weeks ago was re-
1uaAd
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-08
Carolyn ID. Nichols, Heroine.

Carolyn B. Nichols, Heroine.
Carolyn g. Nichols. leader Of the
Fadettes of Boston. the ladies or,
chestra. appearing at the Empire this
week, has been directing her must
clans. although suffering intense pain
from q broken ankle bone.
Monday morning in getting of
trolley car on her way to the theatre
she twisted her foot aud snapped
small bone. Ordinarily this would
hospital, but Miss Nichols knew that
her presence with the orchestra was
imperative. The show must go on
and the leader must be in her place
broken ankle or no broken ankle,
So the fracture was ser, ths foot
bandaged. and when the curtain arose
for the first appearance of the Fa-
dettes in Richmond the conductor OF
the ereitestta ~as--in her place with
smiling face. in spite of the pain she
was suffering. II Was noticed that
she was clinging to chair. but only
the management and a few others
Anew that she chair served as n
crutch.
And SO she has gone on dav W. day
holding her place 10y sheer wiIl-p power
in order that the orchestra may give
its best tn the people of Richmond.
Miss Nichols does not plume herself
on being a heroine. however She
simply Snys that 1t lis necessary for
her to- appear. even If she has 10 H.
rect the orchestra with the aid Of a
chair as we'll as a baton.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-08
Mrs. Mary c. Foster.

Especial to The Richmond yirginian)
MATHEWS. VA. May Mrs
Mary c. Foster. widow OF the late
Winslow Foster. died at her home
near Saban. Va, Sunday morning,
May 4th. after long confinement to
the house, aged seventy-one years.
Mrs. Foster was we'll and favorably
known in Mathews county. She was
an estimable Christian character, and
for many years was a faithful men,
Der OF Bethel church. Her home was
one of the most hospitable In the com
munity.
Mrs. Foster Ia survived by one sis
ter, Miss Lucy DiggA, and by one
daughter. Mrs. J. r. Hudgins.
The funeral services were conduct
ed by the pastor. Rev. l.. J. Phaup.
and the body laid to rest in the ''Old
Pear Tree" cemetery.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-08
DRAWS TEARS IN
PLEA FOR JEWS
BtRoNpEss SPEAKS FOR fsfsfi-
GRANTS BEFORE CONGRESS
SIONAL COMMITTEE.

WASHINGTON. May 7.-Represen-
tatives OF various steamship lines APP
peared before the House Committee
on Immigration today In opposition to
features OF the Dillingha m Burnett
immigration bill. Vigorous objections
were inferposed 70, the jilliteracy test
provided III sf1e piit, ana also the Sec
ton reauiring immigrants to carry
Identification cards and the Root
amendment. which calls for depor-
tation OF aliens who use the United
States as place to make plots for
the overthrow of foreign governments.
Heading the delegation We're Ed.
Levy, Of Philadelphia, who spoke in
opposition to tho biIl; l.. r. Mason,
of New. YoEk,. and Jacob Baronsiesas
of New York. who made a strong
and pathetic appeal. describing the
tortuous conditions in Russia and pro-
tested in the name OF the oppressed
and prosecuted foreigners, and Jews
bin which would deport political refu-
gees from this country.
Rarondess spoke SO earnestly that
every member of the committee as
well as other persons in the room. in
GLIDING Commissioner John williams.
shed tears.
SeIenkow, grand master OF the
Birth Scholoom, Baltimore. also
made an eloquent plea along the lines
made by the previous speaker.
Rabbis Ashinsky. OF Pittshurg and
Sultan. of Chicago. will speak tomor-
row. The committee will continue in
session until the prominent men of
each city represented In the delegation
have been heard.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-08
WOMEN'S CLUB IN
ANNUAL CONVENTION

RALEIGH, NJ c.. May T. - The
tenth annual meeting of the North
Carolina Federation Of Women's Clubs
began today at the beautiful colonial
suburban home OF Lirs, Lindsay Pat
terson. near Winston Salem. A fea-
ture Of the session was an address bv
Mrs. Cotton. The meeting Will con-
tinue several days, all the delegates
being the house guests OF Mrs. Patter.
son.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-08
OBITUARY
Thomas s. Garrett.

The remains OF Thomas S. Garrett.
SIS years old, who died Monday i'm the
home of his sister, Mrs. J. T. Lump
kin. i2s West Clay street. will be
taken to Shady Grove ohtrSh, where
the funeral will be conducted at J
o'clock this afternoon.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-08
The Most Attractive

feature OF this store la our low prices.
We invite comparison of our mer-
chandise and prices.
scHWARZsCHILD BROS,
Richmond's Leading jewelers.,
second and broad Streets,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-08
E,,nreal OF Frank c. Braxton.

The funeral OF Frank Coalter Brax-
ton. who died suddenly in Knoxville.
Tenn. will take place from Grace
Episcopal church this morning ar II
o'clock He was a son of the late
Or. William p. Braxton and Mrs. Vir-
ginia Coalter Braxton. He was a
brother of Mrs. George NJ West. of
$500 Park avenue.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-08
Funeral of Irwin smith.

The funeral OF Irwin Smith, son of
Mrs. Mary E, and. the late Edwin A.
Smith. took place yesterday morning
at IL o'clock from 313 North Harri-
son street.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-08


-chanics.
Mrs. S. I-ssher. of Farmville, Va, is
visiting relatives In this city
Thurman Hawthorne. of Disputanta,
was here today on business.
The .entertainmept gtvensr recently by
the Matoaca Methodist church will be
repeated at Ferndafe Park, May 9Th,
at s r. NJ. The public is cordially in
vited to attend.
The dispositions in the Tartte case,
missioner Prince. will be concluded
will testify in behal- OF the co-defen-
dants. The Tartte faction Of the Har-
rison- Street Baptist church (colored)
which was recently outvoted in the
church meeting. is seeking to have
additional names placed on the
ditional names placed on the church
roll, In order that they may haze a
majority.
Mrs. Pearl Phillips and daughter,
Annie Virginia, of Gallatine, Mo-. are
visiting their parents, MIR. and Mrs. A..
II. Andrews. of Ettrick.
There will be a pie party at the
Good Shepherd church tomorrow
night for the bene1t or the chancei
guild.
Mrs. c. r. sublett is visiting in
New York.
r. G. Henderson, of Sutherland, was
here today.
MIR. A. w Harris and bride have
returned from their wedding trip and
are at home to their friends at 20
East Tabb street
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-08

dancing.
The ball is to celebrate the 123d an
niversary and elaborate preparations
have been made and 500 invitations is
sued. Governor Mann. Mayor Richard-
son and other local notables are to be
in attendance.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-08
Attractions This Week.

Attractions This Week
Academy $500 Lucille La Verne in
''Ciarice."
Biiou - George Sidney in Busy
Izzy"
Empire--Vaudevilie and pictures.
Goiontaf---VaadeVtli and pictures.
Lubin-Yaudeville and pictures.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-08
~TTarITc~Tfn. Favor.

taafiee Mt the Acatiemv Is grow
ing in popularity every day. Lucille
La Verne and her company of play
ers give Il capital performance. and
the work Of the star 10 the negro
NANNY" aho rules, with # rod Of
iron and is absolute mistress in her
domain, is magnificent piece of
character acting, The love scene.
played by Miss Parke Patton and Hal
Chase, pa ri isst n pleasing
through its quiet effectiveness.
Next week this same company will
present Mother, the play which Will
liam A. Brady declares IL the great
est American drama ever written.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-08
~
NO TURKEY TR0T +.
At BLUES BALL
OFFICER PLACES
BAN ON FANCY FEATS OF
.'.'.,is,'
NEW DANCE.

Official ban is placed on the turkey
trot. grizzly bear" bunny hug" and
jelly wobble" dances by Major f.. Il.
Bowles commanding the crack bat
TALON of "Riehmonds Blues" exclu
sive military organization. at the ball
to be given in the armory Friday even
ing.
An order has been issued by the
commanding officer notifying the floor
committee to eject any persons at
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-08

WOMAN'S MISSIONARY COUNCIL
tFor The NirsIa.anl
81. The Nseman3s MISSIONARY sonnsil u t
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-08
Personal Notes.

Thomas E. iYey left to-day for Nor
folk on businds connected with the
Junior Order United American Me
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-08

Mfss Viola Dance and Frank EaineN
Stevens. a well known young couple or
this city. We're married today In Nor
folk. After a bridal tour they will
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1912-12-04
DOLLARS ALMOST LOST.

The county have been misakngy persuaded
advertising the extensive csta the circular put
up shape magazine 1t expensive because it is almost
uss The circular the merchants spending postage on has
absolutely personality The Hardnsburg and Coverpor
merchants sold the circular 1t contains few pictures
and direct fact about the itself If merchants have
dollars spend advertising every shape and STYLE then
the circular considered but newspaper advertising
the sensible for the merchant who has to count expense
Spend in The Breckenridge News and get the at
tenn of 10 readers Ten dollars for postage 1000 circulars
like every other merchant using if he persuaded reaches not
thousand readers because the circular personal And goes
into the world unaccompaned with live social gossip and town
talk that's dependable and attractive.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1912-12-04
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LOD|BURG

Misses Jet and Nora Harrison, Myr-
tie Beard and Arthur Alter attended
the Southern Teachers Association
which convened In Louisville last week.
Mrs. Will Gibson, of Cloverport,
spent Thanksgiving with her brother,
Mr.. and Mrs Ben Hardin.
Nslse and Forest Beauchamp were
the guests of their brother, Bion Beau
champ. of Hawesville Sunday.
Frank Miller, who mas been in Cali
fornia for the past six months, returned
home last Sunday for an indefinite Wis
it to his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Warn
Miller.
Mr.. and.Mrs. Henry Dutschks, of
Ammons. we're guests OF Mr.. Dutschke's
mother, Mrs. A. Dutschke Sunday.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1912-12-04

Mr.. and Mrs. f. M. Basham, Of Un-
ion Star, have lett their farm and
moved in with their son-in' law, Mr..
and Mrs. Ed. croush.
Mrs Fannie Orendof, of Webster,
spent the week end with her daughter,
Mrs. Jess Parks.
Mr.. and Mrs Ben Hardin were the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Beau
champ, of Mystic, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Alter were Wis
iting Mrs Ater's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
June Bandy Saturday and Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. H. Avtt were guests
of Miss Molle Adkisson, of near Web.
ster, last Sunday.
Henry Sommers. Of Frymire, went
to Louisville last Sunday to spend the
week with relatives.
Jas. White. of Stanley, was visit.
ing Charlie Macy last week.
The protractsd meeting, which was
carried on at Walnut Grove by Rev.
Hutchison. closed last Thursday with
ten additions to the church.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Brown we're guests
of Mrs. Browns parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
Reese French. Of Mystic, last Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. W. Bandy, of Fry
mirs. spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Gibson.
Jake Miller. Nile Beauchamp. Iona
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1912-12-04

Keys and Clyde Gibson all returned
home last week from Illinois where
they had been for some time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Morgan Chapple, of
RAYMOND, spent the week end with
their son, Mr.. and Mrs. CART Chapple,
of Madeira.
We are glad to report that Mrs. A.
M. Hardin who has been very SICK is
now coqvalescent.
Mrs. Ben Hardin has a cream pitch
err and Mrs. Ida Brown has a sugar
bowl that belonged to Mrs. Hardin's
great-grandmother Barr They are
more than 100 years old. Taeyare white
china with blue flowers. Is there an
other as old piece Of china ware in
the county,
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1912-12-04

e majority of people who had turkey this Thanks
Who didn't have enough folks to eat it-and bav,
two or three days.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1912-12-04

Miss Alice Frank, of Irvington, has
returned to her home after a visit to
Miss Stella Ball.
Mr.. and Mrs. Marvin Beard and sons
have returned from Hartford where
they were the guests of Rev. and Mrs.
+. b. English.
Miss Georgia M. Haswell is al home
from visit to Stephensport.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roland Smith, Stephens
port, spent Thanksgiving with Mrs. w.
b. Lennon
Mrs. Susan Squires is the guest of
her daughter, Mrs. Larkin Gibson, of
Cloverport.
VIM. Prout has returned from Web
ster where be spent his Thanksgiving
vacation.
Mr., and Mrs. VIM. r. Huston. OF
Louisville, are visiting friends and rela-
tives.