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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-11-17
WOODSTOCK
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Especial to the Richmond Virginlant
WOODSTOCK, VA. Nov. 16.-
II. NJ. S. Pinafcre was given before
q crowded and enthusiastic audience
on Friday and Saturday evenings by
local vocalists, assisted by Miss
Agnes Whelan. who sang the part OF
Josephine, and sMrf f. |. Bowles as
Ralph. The other member OF the
cast were the Right Honorable Sir
Joseph Porter. X. G. B.; w. NJ. Cal
vert, Captain Cochran; c. c. Skyies,
Dick Deadeye: Professor Sachs. BIZ
Bobstay: Rev A. w. Barley, Bob
Beckett: Professor Matz, Tom Tuck
er: Midshipman. A. T. Caperton;
Hebe, Miss Annie Clover; Little But
tercup, Mrs. NJ. w. Magruder. The
chorus was composed OF alumnae,
students and friends of Massanutten
academy.
Mrs. Clyde Walton entertained at
cards on Monday night in honor of
her sister, Mrs. Mac Richardson, who
is Mrs. Walton's house guest.
| Miss Virginia Haslett was hostess
on Saturday at her home on Mullen
berg street for most attractive card
party. The highest score was won
by Miss Eleanor Grabill. AT the
conclusion OF the game an elaborate
I luncheon was served. Out-of-town
guests were Misses Julia Starr Pres
ION and Ruth Hudson of Harrison.
burg. Nan Hollis Of Strasburg. Eliza
beth Williamson of New Market, and
Mrs Mac Richardson OF Front Royal
/ Mr.. and Mrs. T. T. Lines of New
York city visited Mrs. Lines niece
Mrs. Stanford Sutherland. of this
place. this week.
Miss Martha Sachs. Z teacher IN
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-11-17
BY oIIvEk LuppES.

r.. Lee (Samoset, Gathright was
seen carroiing up the James river last
week with his line OF Samoset can
dies. Believe us when we say That
-fA~ iisse of Sannosets, which We saw,
were about as swell as anything that
we have seen lately, and in our nhmhle
Judgment are the sweets Tor the
sweetest" Q
Robert w. Siuysson tour Bob) has
been located in the neighborhood OF
Brokenbury. Spotsylvania county.
Some one said that they thought that
he was up there trying to find site
for The new club house. which Is to be
built by the Virginia Boat club. We
know that Bob takes a great interest
in the club but We are inclined to
think that he is to launch on DIFF
ferent kind Of sea. But the nag which
he IL dying and which he Is deny .
ing will soon be furled TO the breeze.
We have seen John Harris driving
his black nag, but John does not oriVe
alone, Walter Chiles seems to nave
started the downfall Of the Bachelors
club oh, you. John Harris
Bull Dawson has been raising
smoke. with his line OF CONGO, cigars
around Charlottesville this week.
e.
bows, with the Baliock Fruit and Pro-
duce company. reports business ex-
ceptionally good this season N his line
of extra fancy supplies, grapes, or
anres. lemons and cabbage.
Jack Eley slipped into Buck Elam
cigar store. at Fourteenth and Main
yesterday morning ana pulled his or
der pad on Buck. OF course, after
Jack had the drop on him. ard Bucf
came across with the order. Jack \
a regular bad man from the West
when IT comes TO getting an order
and he won't take any fooiishness
either. So when you see Jack com
ing. and you need anything in f. A
Saunders a. Sons line, the best way l.
20 come across quick.
J. Warden Cangser. with Gatnfight
rhiles Company, has been very nus.
this week supplying the city trad
with it's wants,
BENJAMIN Carey Nelson, hearing O
his brother Georges hunt, decided I
Try his luck last week. and after driV
ng about forty miles and shootin
IN about seven boxes of shells. de
sided that he would have better luc
shooting the chute" at Oceon Nie'
iext summer.
g. Leslie got rid of some notion
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-11-17

the city schools of washington, spent
the weekend with her brother, Pro
| fessor Sachs, of Massanutten acad-
envy
/ Misses Julia Starr Preston and
Ruth Hudson of the State Normal
school faculty of Harrisonburg spent
several days this week with Miss
Margaret Hoffman at her home ON
South Main street.
I Miss Annie Clover has issued in
vitations for card party to be given
at her home on North Main street
Friday night.
Mrs. J. c. Paxton has returned
from an extended visit to her father
in Rockhridge county.
Mrs. Sallie Williams of Broadway
is visiting her brother, Mr.. James
Clover, and family.
| Mr.. William Kline and little
daughter, Mildred, have returned
from = visit to Mr.. kline's mother.
Mrs. Page, of Basic City.
Miss Agnes Whelan returned to
her home in Washington Monday
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-11-17
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DR.. SMITH SPEAKS
TO THE STUDENTS
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Especial to The richmond Nirginian.l
CLUSTER SPRINGS, VA. Nov. lG.
DR.. Henry Louis Smith, president of
Washington and Lee university ad
dressed the faculty and students of
Cluster Springs acauemy last night n
the school chapel. His subject,
Brains We. Brawn," handled In a mos.
original and attractive manner. II g
illustrations and comparisons were
very pointed and the boy were great
Iy impressed by the unanswerable ar
guments In favor of trained mind.
This address was one Of Il monthly
series Of talks by prominent men from
the various walks OF life. in which
themes OF an inspirational nature are
presented to the students.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-11-17

up on the Chesapeake and Ohio last
week.
"Shilly" Hudgins was. also. up on
the Chesapeake and Ohio last week.
selling china and so forth, to the new
iy weds.
Freddie Bolts, with Baughman sta
tionery company. one OF the greatest
hustlers in his line, was seen on
Hain street yesterday, with large
Gather folder when asked what II
ras, said that II was his order BOOK
'elieve me, he must be some order
Jaker
our brother. ]. G. Anderson, u. M
c. Anderson. has been easing a few
automatics this week. and incidentally
shooting a few birds.
w b. Elan, who Is better known
TO. the travelling fraternity, as Buck
E,lam, has recently made very exten
sive improvements at his cigar store
at Fourteenth and Main streets. OF
and Main street side he has cut thu
window down 10 the street, SO that !
can be used as an entrance also. The
designing OF the interior has been
changed entirely, new mahogany Ia
hles with glass tops replace the ok
one The arrangement of his dis
play, or show cases, catches AT once
the eye OF the smoker, while the foun
tain Is one OF the finest to be found
anywhere South Of Philadelphia, ant
last. but not least. his line Of cigar
will be hard to beat.
lanes I. Hit, better known a.
Jimmy" who has been with 7. =
Stokes a. Company. for the past If
teen years. will change from men
neadgear, 10 the adornments Of tn
fair sex, going with Kaufman q
Company. OF this city. He will con
tinue TO have his old territory Nir
ginia and Tennessee. We all wish yo
the best or luck with your new line
Jimmy"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-11-17

Mr.. F, r. Cook. OF Brooklyn. N.
Y. will deliver two discourses al the
Luhin theatcr, on Sunday, November
18th, at +. NJ, and 7:4b p. NJ, in re-
ply 10 criticism advanced by Rev
b. Lacy Hoge, of Emmanuel Baptist
church, on the Scriptuai teachings OF
Pastor Russell.
Mr.. Cook was prominently before
the public as vice president and State
secretary and organizer OF the World.
Christian Endeavor union. He has
been long confronted with the prob
lens Of the church and also Of hui
rnanity In general. These problems
born out of this experience drove him
to an earnest study of Gods word Il
see il the God of heaven had she(
any light in these perplexities.
Subjects 3. p. NJ, "Untying the
Tanglest: 7s45 2. M. .Why David Ii
Not In Heaven"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-11-17
IIEATHSyIILE

HEATHSVILLE. VA. Nov. 1.-THE
Eastern star chapter has been removed
from Heathsvllle TO Reedvflle. whore
the meetings will be held In the fu.
ture.
Mrs. s. s. and Miss Louise Hardwtck
delightfully entertained In their hand.
somely appointed home. Federal Hill,
Belts. Beulah Hinton. Doswell Shirley,
Messrs. George Hinton. John NorriA
NJ w. Rowe. Mr.. and Mrs. Vincent
Hardwick.
Mr. r. w. Bray has begun the con.
struction OF cement walks In Heaths.
VILE.
Miss boswell Shirley Is spending the
i, weekend with Mrs John w. Pearson
at Lottsburg.
Mr.. Virgil Carson. OF Richmond,
spent q few days recently with hts
mother. who has been sick for some
time
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-11-17

For the first time in history, a
Baker electric recently made the 1874
mile run from Los Angeles to San
Diego over the mountainous pass
known as the FL Canine Real. The
running-time OF the trip was exactly
ten hours. This time is very good
even for gas ears, as Tory Pine is
one of the longest hills in California
and is very steep.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-11-17
Observation-Disclosures.

HEATIISVILIE, VA Nov. Is,--
Miss Clarie Beecher Williams. daugh-
ter OF Mrs. E. l.. Hardcastle, and Mr..
Louis Taliaferro Headley. OF Village
Northumberland county, were married
at the Baptist parsonage Saluda, Va.
by Rev. Edmund L.. Hardcastle. Miss
Marie Talbot, of Rockville, Md.
cousin of the bride, was her only
attendant. Among the guests was
Miss Bertha FIetchnil, of poolsvilie,
Md. Mr.. and Mrs, Headley left after
The ceremony for Baltimore, where
Hhey will reside.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-11-17

Don't miss this opportunity of seeing
how the famous Whittall Rugs are made.
1t is one otherwise could not be seen unless going
to Worcester or Lowell, or some other OF the
manufacturing districts of Massachusetts,.
And let us remind you of the fact that we
shall be glad to answer any questions you may
ask, show you any OF the beautiful designs
and qualities we have in stock.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-11-17

dollars
When accumulated Of vn
BEAUTIFUL Of psesa worAsI
and tog
Remember d a.
VIRGINIA LAUNDRY
For wasons Phone YoU TOTE DHPosfT
Main u. g.. Bsoads d
"a Mrsha aloo A.sAAA im y IT, Bessd l11o
n sssaa ensA
Il dc ~ - ~ safuw
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-11-17

after spending a week at Luteanna
hall.
Mrs. C. e. ellis and Mrs. Dudley
of Roanoke are visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. B.. Sutherland.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-11-17
Men Behind the Guns
Newsy Notes and Personal Mention Of the Men Who Build Up
Viginia's Trade.

They want the men OF me
week Thes want II IN oS
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-11-17
vHITTALL RUGS DO NOT COST ONE

VHITTALL RUGS DO NOT COST ONE
FIFTH the price of an Oriental Rug. yet possess
ing all the beauty, lustre and wearing qualities
WHITTALL RUGS show what is possible
with the combination of art and skill They
demonstrate what can be done, and is being
done right he in America.
As YOU wat, the process of weaving you will
note the soft lustre of silk into which the rich
hues blend so nicely. Excellence and grace
mark every design that is woven into these mag
nilcent Rugs Each one has been planned by a
master designer. The yarns have been sub,
iected TO a most critical test. The dyes used
in producing the beautiful colors have been
chemically tested.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-10-04
PRISONERS AIDES
PLEAD GUILTY
Boys Who Helped Girl Escape
from Hospital Retraot For
lner Answers.

In special sessions court before
Judge William P. Martin today Peter
Masuccl, 29sSouth street. orange. and
Joseph Michael, az William street, the
saine town. retracted their pleas of
not guilty and pleaded non vult to the
charge of aiding a prisoner to escape.
The W lads aided Elizabeth
Mahon to escape from the Orange
Memorial Hospital on September II,
where she had been sent for medical
treatment after her arrest on Sep
tember IL on a charge of larceny.
The girl, thinly clad, escaped from
the hospital between IL and II o'clock
at night, and was met In Lincoln ave-
nue., Orange, by Masucci and Michael,
who provided her with clothes and
also with a hiding place. The hiding
place was later discovered, and the
arrest of the two young men followed.
Priscilla Talbert was another to re-
tract a plea of guilty to n of non
vult. She was accused of stealing $23
in money on September 7 from Mar
garet Freeman. OF 43 Kingsley ave.
nue.. West Orange.
Similar pleas were entered by
Samuel Monetti, of $50 Thirteenth
avenue, who on August 2s beat and
bruised Rose Malgieri, of the same
address, during a neighborhood
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-10-04

certain IL Mason would give his de-
partment n rub. This man informed
the road supervisor that Mason had
used the remarks as stated.
Mr.. Mason asked the road super
visor to let him meet the man who
had quoted him. Breen retorted that
the word OF the man In question wac
good enough for him.
You made the break, Mason, and
you are now ducking," he added.
Mason is the Bull Moose candidate
for councilman in the Third ward
lie declared his enemies are resorting
TO all kinds of unfair means to injure
him.
The Town Council decided TO have
Mr.. Breen make a written complaint
regarding the matter to the Town
Council and the health commissioner
ran present denial by the same way.
When the Council receives them a
committee will be appointed to inves-
tigate the matter.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-10-04
MATSURI PLANS FOR
HOSPITAL DISCUSSED

At q meeting of the board of man
ayers of the Homeopathic Hospital
of Essex County, held yesterday at
the East Orange Library, plans were
further discussed for the Cherry Bios
som Matsuri, to be held in the
Woman's Clubhouse, East Orange,
November 20 and 90, for the benefit
of the hospital. One of the features
will be special entertainment for the
children, which will consist of Illus
trated stories, to be given In the
upper ballroom.
Mrs. Ernest T. Toogood is in charge
of this feature of the program. The
posters for the matsuri are to be done
in water color by the pupils OF the
East Orange High School. A prize is
to be awarded for the most attractive
one and the posters will afterward be
sold.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-10-04
TOWN COUNCIL TO
SUE FIRE BOARD
BelIeyiIle SOlOns Act on Re-
fusal to Surrender Control
of Department.

Town Attorney John De Graw war
last night Instructed nv The Belle
vii,o r,.v, ro,rou - ,,,nadto telv
,ns,,..to III .ua,n.. ~. pnara ~
NJ - 80. g..
no
relusihs 10 submit TO Il ahoae
ot tne council ana SURRENDER lhe Gun
lIol OF tue IRE department
Inc hre commissioners nave en-
sased iornlsr io"nsIlip 1ouhsei gu
ure" L. boslah 10 represent tnen''
ana u Is Inc TO hEnt Inc
Couheii 10 d nnish'
ihere mas peeh a pe
tween Inc TWO pouies ever stlce w
change u lornl OF governments on
'aHusiy / wien Tue pace pooa'9
o 'o"h ."e Cou''oh eon'enuou "
'He iie ooa'a weS iesis'a'eu ou' "
o,'o Nssesso' 'eainc N@' ~
s1l'o'eu - ietuse III appiop'
'or h'e p"iposoS.
me 'lIe poaro IL Wilhout l",u
me annual IRE meeting was ned as
usual III maS ana ,he Yaiious app.o
piiasons "eio auop.eo' when ~
assessor .elnseu 10 comply WIN 10
reduesl 'ue ooaru was uhapie W
eny.hphs pue wait ior the NouhOi ~
ace'
uef' 1T. ohIls'opher II. . Niaiin,
paseor % wesley W. n. ehurcn' asNe'
the assistance OF 'he eonhel. III Up.
posihs me hi'inB OF f1liisiue I"th
'or we ceieoration OIL belleVllle Gay
neAe Sear' no saio ina hoiuins inc
ies'iVilies ,here hept many peopio "
inc Town from lie aleo
SPOKE Oh the boy scouts peihs per
iiitteo 10 carry peer 10 the guests III
the grand staho from the heaoauHi-
lefs OF inc committee III
tne park.
FORMER township committeeinah
Harry W. falloWs declared that the
aliesed lhsihuatlons that there was
something peculiar about the cost OF
oil Tor the streets last year was I'M
Just 10 MN, as chairman or the com
mlttee. he desired the members OK
the council ana the special
named 10 investigate the case 10 gu
thoroughly into the matter.
The matter was brought up by
councilman George J.. Byron at the
last meeting OF the Council when ne
declared ne was at a loss 10 uhuer-
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-10-04
W0MAN'S GRANDCHlL DREN
ACT AS PAIL BEARERS

With six of her grandchildren acting
as honorary pallbearers, the body of
Mrs. Thomas Cullen, one of tho old
est members of st. Johns Roman
Catholic Church. Orange. was laid to
rest today in st. Johns Churchyard.
Mrs. Cullen. who was so years old,
died on Tuesday at her residence, 26
Frankfort street, Orange.
She had been married f1fty.three
years and besides her husband left
five children and sixteen %grandchil-
dren. She had attended st. Johns
Church for three-score years and was
well known TO the older parishioners.
Her psllbearers included James,
Joseph and Anthony Brown. John
and Thomas Cullen and George
Decker.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-10-04
WANT MAN FOR MAYOR
ON BULL MOOSE TICKET

The Progressive faction of the Re
publican party in Bloomfield is still
casting about for a candidate for
mayor to oppose William Hauser,
regular Republican, and Michael N.
Higgins, Democrat. but up to date
ali efforts have been in vain. Among
those waited upon who declined to
allow their names to be used are
Charles J. Murray, now a member of
the Tow Council; former Mayor
William p. Sutphen and Howard -.
Davis.
All, It is said, declared that their
business interests would not allow
them to follow the political game.
The P~rogressives will support Will
lam Fornoff for councilman in the
Second ward against Frederick Sad
Ter, regular Republican, and George
Neil Corraz, Democrat.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-10-04
MONTCLAIR HORSE SHOW
TO BE HELD TOMORROW
v. S. Cavalry Officers Entered
in jumping Events.

with the largest list of entries ever
recorded. the sixth annual horse show
Of the Montclair Riding. Driving and
Automobile Club will open tomorrow
on the grounds OF the Montclair Ath-
letie Club. Valley road. The entries
include some Of the best horses IN
New Jersey and New York.
A feature of the show this year VII
be the jumping class, the exhibitors
being officers Of the United States
cavalry, who will ride their own
horses.
The officers of the club are: Presi
dent. William It. Evans: vice presi-
dent. Andrew Morrison; secretary and
treasurer, w. s.. Blt2: directors, r.
II. Adams, william A. Bryant, George
Batten, J. M. Chapman. William O.
Frost. Joseph M. Greenfield, Louit
Q. Ivy, Dallas Flanagan. a. III. Lam
born, Vincent S. Milford. j. T.. Me-
Claim. e. A, Sterks, l. Newton
Rudgers.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-10-04

paid a tribute to the speech delivered
BIZ Governor johnson.
Men from each ward were named to
work hard during the campaign to
get out a large vote for the colonel.
The organization was in It's new head
quarters near the City Hall last
night, and satisfaction was expressed
By all. 1t was suggested that flags
and bunting and portraits of the can
didates be posted about the room, to
give 1t an attractive appearances, n
ch member promised to give an em-
blem of some description.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-10-04
GIVE PLEASANT
BIRTHDAY SURPRISE

A surprise party was given Mrs
Henry j. Hector. wife &C Sergean'
Hector, OF 10 Hamilton street. Has|
Orange, at her home last night IL
honor Of her fifty-seventh birthday
During the evening songs were rem
dered by Miss Sadie Hector and Jo'
seph Hector and plano and Violin
solos by Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Green,
valid.
Among the guests we're Mr.. and
Mrs.. Charles Van Court, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Cummings, Mrs. Catherine
MeGuirk, Mrs. Peter Mcbride. the
Misses Catherine and Marguerite
Cummings, all Of Orange; Mr.. and
Mrs. Alonzo Clark, of Newark; Mr..
and Mrs. Alvin IL. Bunting, of West
Orange, and Miss Catherine Melon
aid and Mrs. James I. Rush, of East
Orange.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-10-04
WATER PRESSURE
TO Be REMED|EO
BelleyilIe Takes Steps TO In
sure Better Fire Pro.
lection.
TOWN MAY ALSO PURCHASE
AUTO-TRUCK OR ENGINE
Factory Superintendent Points
Out Danger of confIagra-
ton and Urges Action.

That immediate action will be
taken to provide sufficient water pres
SIRE for fighting fires was made
known at the meeting Of Belleville
Town Council. In addition. Council
ma Emil G. Mertz, chairman Of the
Nre committee, was instructed to look
into the ~advisability of purchasing
either an auto fire truck, a pumping
engine or a chemical truck.
Joseph Joule. superintendent of
the Eastwood Wireclotb Company,
pointed out that immediate improve
roeuts should be made In the water
pressure for fire protection. He said
that many of the employees of his
concern W property In the town and
that II the factory buildings were
burned down It would be a severe
loss to the community.
Mayor Denison informed Mr.. Joule
that George Sanzenbacher, engineer
of the water department of the city
Of Newark, has been engaged by the
town to examine the water pressure
conditions.4 The mayor said he hoped
that in a short time the f1remen and
owners of property would not be
Handicapped by tho lack of water
pressure.
1t was decided that If new fire ap-
paratus is purchased three men will
be appointed to manage 1t.
Urges Night School
Councilman George /. Byron urged
the Council to use Its influence with
A. D.--1 20 Tl..z.-aA tu.A4a.4.
night school sessions. Councilman
Emil C. Mertz, who is also a member
Of the School Board, informed Mr..
Byron that he vas not at the last
meeting of that body, and, therefore,
was not familiar with the letter re-
ceived from District Clerk James J.
Turner that the school authorities
were not inclined to carry out the sug-
gestion. Mr.. Mertz said he would
bring the matter up at the next meet
ing Of the board,
Health Commissioner Henry j. Ma
son. whom Supervisor of Roads
Thomas Breen claimed had cast q
reflection pm the road department by
saying that several of his men had
taken an hour and a half to put one
shovelfu1 Of dirt In a cart while work
ing IN a thoroughfare In the Greylock
manor section, emphatically denied
having made the allegation.
ofBciaIs In TIT.
Mr.. Breen stated that he had been
Informed on several occasions that
the health commissioner in his talks
before the Third Ward Improvement
Association had made a few unjust
criticisms regarding civic improve
ments, and he had sent m Of bis
men to attend the meeting of the as
~Bociation about two weeks ago to as