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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-19

-anced Hospitality to the NEWCOMER.
he must be greeted with snarl.
Say, are you the porter of this car,
or that mans nurse?'
Il can't tell yet. What's yo' num-
ba. please"
The answer was the ticket. The
porter screwed up his eyes to read
the pencilled scrawl.
"Numba sem. Hesh she is, boss"
Right next to lot OF women. I'll
bet. Couldn't you put me in the mems
end of the carr"
Not ve'y well, sub. I reckon the
cab is done sold OUT
With a growl of rage. Ira Lathrop
slammed into the seat his entire hand
baggage, one ancient and rusty valise
The porter gazed upon him with in
creased depression. The passenger
list had opened inauspiciously with
two OF the worst types OF travellers
the Anglo-Saxon race has developed.
But their anger was not their worst
a limited way, an expert in human
character.
When you meet q stranger you re-
veal your own character In what you
ask about his With some, the first
question is, Who are his people?"
With others, What has he achieyed?"
With others, "How much is he worth? 2"
Each gauges his cordially according
to his estimate.
The porter was net curious on any
OF these points. He showed a demo-
cratic Indifference to them. His one
vital inquiry was:
How much will he tip?"
His inspection of his first two
charges promised small returns. He
buttoned up his cordially. and de-
termined to waste upon them the IT.
reducibie minimum OF attention.
1t would take at least a bridal
couple to retsore the balance. But
bridal couples in their first bloom
rarely fell to the lot OF that porter, for
what bridal couple wants to lock It
self In with a crowd of passengers for
the first seventy-two hours OF welded
bliss?
The porter banished the hope as a
vanity. Little he knew how eagerly
the young castaways from that
wrecked taXicab desired to be bridal
couple, and to catch this train.
But the EnglishInan was FESTIVE
again:
"Pawtah! I say, pawtah!"
"Yassah!"
what time are We due in San Fran.
cisco?'
San Francisco? San Francisco?
We are doc than the evenin' OF the
10th day. This bein' Monday, that
ought to bring US in abote Thuzzday
evenin'."
The Yankee felt called upon to
check the foreign usurper.
"Porrterr!"
"Yassah!"
Don't let that fellow monopolize
you. He probably won't tip you ar
ALL"
The porter grew confidential:
"Oh, | know his kind, sab. They
don't tip YOU for what you do do. but
they're ready letter writers to the
superintendent for what you don't
do"
"Pawtah! I say, pawtah!"
Here, porter"
The porter tried to initiate the
Irish bird, and be in two places at
once. The American had a coin in
his hand. The porter caught the CLEAN
OF It, and fitted thither. The Yankee
growled:
Don't forget that I'm on the train.
and when We get to Frisco there may
be something more"
The porter had the coin in his hand.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-19
CHAPTER II,

The Early Birds and the Worm.
In the enormous barn Of the rail-
road station stood many strings Of
cars, as II a gigantic young Gulliver
stabbed his toys there and invisibly
amused himself; now whisking this
one away, now backing that other in.
Some Of the trains we're noble equip
ages, fitted to glide across the whole
map with cargoes Of Lilliputtan mil
lionaires and their Lilliputian ladies'.
Others were humble and shabby
linked-up day-coaches and dingy
smoking cars, packed with workers,
like ants.
Cars are mere vehicles, but locomo-
tives have souls. The express en-
gines roll in or stalk out with gran
deur and ease They are like EN-
perors. They seem to look with scorn
at the suburban engines snorting and
granting and shaking the arched
roof with their plebeian choo-choo as
they puff from shop to cottage and
back.
The trainmen take their cue from
the behavior of theit- locomotives. The
conductor of a transcontinental mods
to the conductor of shuttle-train
with less cordially than to a brake
man of his own. The engineers OF
the limiteds look like senators in
overalls. They are far-traveled men,
leading a mighty life Of adventure.
They are pilots of land-ships across
land.oceans. They have right to a
certain condescension Of manner.
But no one feels or shows so much
arrogance as the sleeping car porters.
They cannot pronounce "supercili-
ous," but they can be it. Their dis.
dain for the entire crew Of any train
that carries merely day-coaches or
haif-baked chair-carS, IS expressed as
only a darkey In a uniform can ex'
press disdain for poor white trash.
OF all the naughty porters that ever
curled q lip, the haughtiest by far
was the dusky attendant in the San
Francisco sleeper on the Trans-Amer'
lean Limited His was the train OF
trains in that whole system. His car
the car of ears. His passengers the
surpassengers OF all.
His train stood now waiting to set
forth upon a voyage Of two thousand
miles, journey across seven imperial
states. journey that should end only
at that marge where the continent
dips and vanishes under the breakers
Of the Pacific ocean.
At the head of his car, with his lit
tie boI-step waiting for the foot OF
the first arrival, the porter stood, his
head swelling under his cap, his
breast swelling beneath his blue
blouse, with Its brass buttons like
reflections Of his own eyes. His name
was Ellsworth Jefferson, but he was
called anything from "Poarr-turr" to
"Pawtah." and he usually did not
come when he was called.
Tonight he was wondering perhaps
what passengers, with what DISPOSE
lions. would fall to his lot. Perhaps
he was wondering what his Chicago
sweetheart would be doing in the
eight days before his return. Per
haps he was wondering what his San
Francisco sweetheart had been doing
in the five days since he left her, and
how she would pass the three days
that must Intervene before he
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-19
7 he Suns Only Rival
in Artificial Lighting

R~;1,;.,+ artistic and economical Store and Window
,iobtinq can be obtained through the medium of
Mazda or Tungsten Lamps, at great deal less ex-
nense than with the old carbon filament lamps.
LET US SHOW YOU HOW THIS CAN BE DONE
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-19

(To be continued.)
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-09-18
PARK
WANTS TO C0htI IN
Presents Annexation Petition to
Committee on Ordinance, Char
ter and Reform.

Highland Park ard = section % the
extreme V.sst Fad. both came knock
ing a. SE, doors 80 the city last night
with petitions 60 IN. CounCi! Com
r1g-t.e ~. ordinance. Charter and Re-
form. TO - given an opportunity 20
address IN. committee on thu sub
scc- 81 ANNEXATION. Highland Park
presented a written petition signed
by a committee 90 citizens composed
~, - 81 Mcclure. \. T. SPOTS. y. r.
Rcuu... md Charles Rose.
The paper set forth that AZ a meet
ing O. IN. CITIZENS Association %:
Highland PARK II was unanimously
voted 20 apply 20 the city % Rich
r,1ord FOR annexation. Julien Cana
Appeared with a similar plea FOR .
section Of the West Enc. lyirs 10.
tween the Eps.nsath Road ard TIE
Relt Line.
Both petitions were ordered pU' .,
the table. and the next meeting Df 'k'
corarttre. set as the time FOR hear
Ing the pleas The matter viii ,Sas-
- on October Is The committee 'rsrs.
acted routine business and YecprEsssns.
ed q number % special orSiHASC~s
permitting TIRE erection % stables -
individuals and business concerns %
various nssts Of the city.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-09-18
MINISTER ASKS
Mann FOR PARDON
Danville Preacher Would Be Re-
lieved of Fifteen Months
in Prison.
VIRGINIA TO HAVE EXHIBIT
Ioins in Southern Commercial
Congress Plan-Prisoner Is
Wanted.

Attorneys for Rev. d. p. Tate, the
Danville minister who is under SEN
tence of fifteen months Imprisonment
in the state Penitentiary for embezzle-
ment. appeared before Governor Mann
Yesterday morning and asked for par
don. They argued and submitted their
case which the Governor TOOK unoer
Amusement Before rendering his deci-
sion, he will communicate with the
Commemorative Attorney.
Judge Shaw, of North Carolina, ana
Attorney Harris. of Danville. are the
lawyers for the prisoner.
The minister, it appears. entered the
real estate business. and soon branched
into extensive operations. including the
building Of houses The financial load
put him beyond his depth, and he was
soon submerged. Having failed in
business, he left the city. which seems
to have been his mistake. One of sew
eral indictments brought against him
was pushed. and the conviction re-
suited II charged HIM with having re-
ceiyed from a woman client a deed to
her property, upon which he placed a
deed Of trust. He then secured two
lots on which to build her home, and
hauled lumber TO the place.
1t is claimed by the lawyers that
Tate's intent was good throughout, and
that since he returned to Danville he
has worked and has Unidentified to a
large extent those who suffered loss
through his building operations.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-09-18
|HOOOLUNS SHOOT
MELON DEALER
Hanover Negro Caught Bullet in
Teeth, After Being Robbed
in Fulton.

When Barney Braxton. colored. a
Hanover County huckster, remonstrat-
ed with crowd Of young men. white
and colored. last night about I o'clock
in Lewis Street, Fulton, for stealing
a watermelon. one of them drew a re-
volver and fired several times at him.
One bullet entered his left cheek and
passing through the mouth knocked
out one tooth and cut off three at the
gums.
Cicycle Policeman Matt was attract
ed to the scent by the shooting, but
the crowd had dispersed. RraXton.
who was shot while standing in the
street. was lying upon the pavement
grooming. Lee Parkinson, who said
he had witnessed the entire affair. told
Matt that the shooting had been pre-
ceded by general fight. BraXton was
taken in custody by the officer and
sent TO the First Police Station where
he was charged with being dfsorderly
and lighting in the street. He was
treated at the station by DR.. H. T.
Hawkins. City Hospital ambulance sur
geon. He was later bailed for his ap-
pearance this morning in Polict Court.
While there was no clue to the
identity of the man who did the shoot
ing the police picked up few bits
of information which may lead to his
arrest.
Braxton had been driving his cart
through Lewis Street hawking his
wares when the crowd of black and
white hoodlums came upon him. Sew
eral, it was said, attempted to board
his vehicle. and one. more bold than
the rest, grabbed a melon and ran
This caused the huckster to become
enraged and he made an attempt to
| strike some OF his tormentcrs. Sud
| denly, the pistol was fired, and in a
few seconds the street was practically
deserted with the exception OF Braxton
and one or two onlookers- Whether
! the man who fired the gun was white
or colored was not known.
DR. Hawkins said that Braxton s
injuries Were not serious.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-09-18
PETITION N BANKRrPTCY
FILED N FEDERAL COURT

John W Jackson. a machia'st o. Henrico
County. fled petition IN voluntary bank
-up,cy Yesterday IN the United states Dis
trio. Court. naming s2.~ go as his liabilities.
and assets amounting to SO. The principal
creditor IL a local bank which hoics paper
amounting 20 T.ra. secured cy an assign
men; Of the petitioners interest IN certain
patented machinery for the manufacture o,
concrete blocks The value OF the security .
stated in the schedule TO be undetermihea.
. pe-,,ion In voluntary bankruptcy was
also Med by GeosSc Il I.nsden- The Ia
hiII-l., a;e stated 20 be SSszS 6, with no as
sets Th!rty seven local cree':c's no!a
..aims varying from 81 % to 32"".
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-09-18
POSTMASTERS TO
MEET Tomorrow
More Than 1000 Delegates From
Second. Third and Fourth
Glasses Expected.

When the National League Of Post
masters OF the United States assemble
at the Richmond Hotel tomorrow II
is expected that more than 1000 DEL
egates will be in attendance. The
convention begins its session to-mor-
row morning and continues through
Saturday.
One of the features OF the gather
ing will be the installation OF a COM
pIete post .ofice in the Richmond Ho-
tel. This will be equipped with all
of the latest appliances for use In
handling mails. and will be exhibited
TO show the visiting postmasters the
practices OF the best appointed offices
in the country. The largest postal
supply houses in America VIII con-
tribute to the exhibition.
Postmaster Frank II. Hitch
cock is slated for an address at the
convention. First Assistant Postn'aS-
ter-General c. p. Granfield and Fourth
Assistant Postmaster-Genera r. v.
McGraw will also be present
Local once Host.
A committee appointed from the
force Of the local post Office under the
direction OF Postmaster Edgar Allan.
Jr., IL at work arranging for the en-
tertainment of the visitors. ban
ouet will be rendered the delegates
al the Richmond Hotel Tomorrow eve
ming. Friday evening the convention
will embark en- masse for a moonlight
excursion down the James River. aho
on SATURDAY. there will be an automo D
bile sightseeing tour OF the city.
Governor Mann will make one OF
the addresses OF welcome, as VIII
Mayor Ainslie. as well as representa-
,,ves from the Chamber OF Commerce
and the Richmond post-ofnce-
The National League OF Postmasters
include a membership OF more than
20 900. All postmasters OF the sec
ond. third and fourth classes are eligi-
BILE for membership. and 1t Is expected
that large addition will he made to
the rolls OF the league at this meet
ing. A membership campaign has
been in progress during the summer
months.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-09-18
EGGLEST0N GIVEN
TASK IN EUROPE
Will Represent National Govern
ment in Study of Swiss
Schools.

.s the accredited representative VI
Tn. United states government. Joseph
ID Fegleston. Superintendent OF FupA'e
instruction for Virginia. Will spenu s'A
weeks during October and NoFemeet
studying the schools =" OF SWitAeiianu'
If he can secure the consent OF the
State Board of Education to furloush
he and Mrs. Eggieston Will san from
New York next Tuesday
This honor was rendered Mr. ES-
eleston by p. +. Claxton, OhAteo
States Commissioner of Education MI
Claxtcn met NJ. EgSleston in Peters
bu = Monday, and offered him the mis-
sio insisting upon an immediate re-
Div. He said that he desired thor-
ouyh study to be made of the Swiss
system. and that ne expected Mr.. Egg
gleston, upon his return, TO prepare
his report, which will be published as
an official document of the Department
Of Education.
The consent of Govsvnor Mann 10 the
plan was readily secured, and 1t Is
expected there will be no trouble ~
securing to- agreement of all other
members of the State Board of Educa-
ton. So Mr. Eggleston made up his
mind yesterday that he would go II
the furiough was forthcoming.
1t seems the Swiss nave succeeded
more than any other nation in adapt
ing their system of education to the
actual needs of life. They train the
child in given community for the
best results in the sphere that will
probably be his. The schools OF
Switzerland have become famous for
this faculty, and it is desired that an
active american educator make a study
Of InI iS ne
of this country may be Informed.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-09-18
FRIENDLY DUEL
FOUGHT BY BOYS
Robert Goode in Hospital, While
Police Are Making Inves-
tigation-

Tn. condition OF Robert Goode', SIX
,.s, wears old. son Of A. s Goooe. OF
soe North Twenty-sixth street Who
w.. shot IN the head last THURSDAY
hv Arthur Hart. another youth OF
81. north Twenty-sixth street was
Ia, hight reported at Grace HoSpi'Ai
% he satisfactory. Although DANGER
ousIv sounded IL was learned that ne
xouid probably recover.
The notice were not apprised OF the
shooting until yesterday. DetectVe-
S.,gsant wiley was directed TO inSes-
,,..ts the matter. He found accord
- 90 , statement he made. that Hart
"a Good. had q friendly duel. Goose
was armed with an afr-r'fie ~he"
told Hart I'll give you . snot ~ se
n you'll give me shot AZ you
ia,,er consented. HIS weapon. now
ever was a F1obert rifle, which nleo
I. powder cartridge. carrying . oune'
81 z,-calibre. Hart II said to nave
sred from his backyard. whicn "a.
,oined that Of Gocde. The small p,'
~ lead entered Goodies LETT temple
ana passed round she skull 70 t"e
back Of his head.
Gcode was at once removed to the
hospital. where the bullet was re
moved
Tn. police are making careful IN
ves,twae,on Of the case ana are ms@
ing efforts 90 ma oct how young Hars
came into possession Of the rssse. ~
n = vso,esion Of the STATE statutes sos
dealers % zen 1rsasDs - eoy~
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-09-18
MEDICAL COLLEGE OPENS
WITH LARGE ENROLMENT

The Medical College of Virginia
opened the session OF 1928 yester-
day. The registration books after
natr: oAiasionIh had been completed yes
terdsy afternoon showed that the num-
Der Of stGdents was about equal to that
OF last year. DIR. Christopher Tomp-
k!ns. dean OF the college, made short
address TO the Students assembled in
the auditorium. This event marked
the formal commencement Of the COL
IeSe year.
Lectures in the various courses will
begin this morning. From to-day worn
IN al departments viii progress with
out interruption.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-09-18

At stated ConV5cation OF Temple
napier, No. %. Royal Arch Masons
the following officers were elected for
the ensuing term.
William Feristein. VI. Z. high priest:
j. c. Beasley, king. Joe Jacobs. scribe;
sam steiner. Treasurer, william Rein
helm, secretary. +. .. LoweTy. Captain
Of host: EayU md /. stratus. p So
JOur1er: Joseph kass. l. = captain:
G p. Guthrie. VI. third veil. Chas.
Gssser. VI. second vel. p II Hawks.
n. first veil. Jacob Levitt. chaplain:
". J. Lynham. tiler. Steward commit
tee: ". II. Curry. sam Jacobs
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-09-18
HOLDS RECEPTION
| IN new QUARTERS
National State and City Bank Re-
ceives Callers in Handsome
Home.

The National State and City Bank
terday in its enlarged and remodeled
banking house at I'LL East Main
Street. A long procession OF visitors
and well-wishers passed through its
marble corridors from early morning
until the closing hour in the afternoon.
paying appropriate compliments to the
decorative beauty and convenient ara
rangement Of the new quarters
Oficers and employessof the bank es-
corted the visitors through every de-
partmept. explaining the modern labor
saving appliances. the safety devices
and the other conyeniences Of the es-
adjustment The opening was at
tended by special representatives OF
two large Northern banks delegated to
inspect the equipment and arrangements
OF the new counting house.
Friends Of the institution sent nu-
merous floral offerings to grace the
house-warming. These were distri-
buted throughout the large pillared
lobby, giving the interior the general
appearance of reception hall dressed
for an elaborate party. This effect was
6peHetBSHSO Dy tnc groups OK
visitors who came all day 10 pay their
respects TO the hosts
The main banking room, with it's
double row of massive pillars and its
Italian marble flooring. came ia for
much Of the praise. Many compliments
were showered by visiting women on
the arrangements for their conveni-
ence. the women's writing rooms and
women's exchange receiving the lion .
share. Both OF these rooms are
equipped with convenient chairs, tables
and writing materials. and provide rest
and privacy.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-09-18

Major William Escnrt. n Baltimore.
Nd. divisional officer 10Y IL. work oI
the salvation Army f"r the stat. OF
Virginia. wiu c.Hdu~' special services
on the street Tonight - rs o'clock
and in the hall 81 SIS o'clock. q
which ali friends are roEdlaIly invited
He Will b sssisi-1 by q number OF
other Offices from IA more. among
them Captain !. A.EH'-hach. who Wa
Until f"w days ago assistant to Ad.
tHtaEt WiZE"1s Major Esco;t will
inspect a.; I"ra-t0ort. - army wora
In TIE city.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-09-18

vernon Bossieux. who has been confined
~ Hen.ico Jail during the pas; week he
.ose OF MS inability TO pay q. fine of saj
terdaE released Edwin Jeter. a bro,her-in-
Jaw o. the prisoner from Hanover COUNTY,
produced the cash necessary for his .x,t
from confinement Bossieux left the ANTIQUE
zae-!oadins horse pistol. which was
taken from him when he was placed in IN.
Jail. with the Henrico officers for fear 7.
might cause further trouble. Jeter gave
bond In the sum OF $500 for twelve months
as surety that Bossieux wou4 keep the
Peace
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-09-18
Uaio, Seni.sry OPe,ine.

The one hundred and first session
of Union Theological Seminary will be-
gin this afternoon at 4 o'clock with
opening exercises in the chapel. The
address to the students on behalf of
the faculty will be delivered by Rev.
Professor Walter l.. Linsle. ID. d. The
exercises are open TO the public. The
indications are that the number of
students will be larger even than that
Of last year. though the attendance
lest year had broken all former rec
orGs.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-09-18
FERNANDEZ FINED 500


Mike Fernandez. an old offender, was
convicted yesterday morning IN Police Court
OF conducting a "speakeasy" At Twenty
eighth and Main Streets. and was hned 500
and costs. to jail for sixty days and
placed under $50 bond for twelve months.
host Of witnesses testified that they had
bought beer and whiskey from Fernandez.
" no had no license to sell IL. Among Others
was G. T. Reynolds. who testified that his
four;een-yesr-oId daughter had bought IL
quor from Fernandez for him. The words
were barely uttered when Reynolds came
Cru,chneId which ended with q warning
-hs. IL the cour, ever heard Of his sendins
his daughter FOR liquor agae he would be
Jailed.
Fernandez protested his innocence. bu: the
evidence against him was overwhelming and
1, did no; take the court long 10 sentence
him.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-09-18
NAVY RECRUITING
OFFICE IS OPENED
Men Needed for Service on
Water-OHicer Will Soon
Be In Charge.

a recruiting station for tie Un'teo
s,..ex Navy viii De opened this morn
IT, a, AIS East Broad Street By Ch'et
Ns.,er-at-Arms r. B. Golden the ao-
vance agent of the travelling reetu.une
nar,y. This party was ORGANIZED %
IN. Navy Department TO 90 from pace
70 place securing recruits for nava'
ssrv.ce- Four thousand additional men
are needed By virtue OF the recent ACT
\, vas decided 20 open the recruiting
.,.,.on In Richmond because OF the
m,nv spplscasions and inquiries com
60, rom this section Master-st-Arms
Golden will he at the once daily TOT
the nresen,, but will be relieved IN tnis
du,v october BY Lieutenant A.
wsdsvorth. who will be In command
OF the stat:on-
Men between the ages Of seventeen
s,A tnir,y.fve are wanted and wiz
he maid from Si7ss 70 S7Lss the month
arcord,ng 20 grade and length OF ser
vice. Enrstments are for four years
q. Z. Cooke, Of Burke County. y. c.
came 20 the city yesterday for the pur'
,ose Of recruiting In the navy. and y =
. .en, on 20 Fredericksburg, where
members Of the travelling party arr
, now located.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-09-18
WOMAN FINED $50
In Default She Il Committed to Jail fer
Shooting 1t Negro.

Leila Meekins. coIored. was hned $50 and
costs yesterday morning in Police Court for
shooting John Brown. also colored- In
defaul; she was committed 20 jail
Lem Gibbons colored, was dismissed from
charge o. acting as a labor agent without
a license. II. proved that he was VISITING
Richmond from his home in Indiana. and
some OF his friends here had simply agreed
20 return with him TO go work.
T. &. Snead arraigned as a suspicious
character but his case was continued until
to-day in order 20 give ;he police an OPP
porrunity 20 collect evidence against him.
lie was found Monday night by Patroiman
Jennings lettering about the Purity Ice
Cream Cornpany's plant. and was unable o
satisfactorily explain his presence.
E-n.si Brown. ccIore6. was fined $ie and
ro.-. for r.Ck!.s<iv driving a hack.