The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-12
ENGAGE ARCHITECT
FOR NEW Y. NJ. c. A.
SHATTUCK AND HUssEY. SPECI-
ALIsTs IN THIS LINE, ARE
SECURED.
BUILDERS OF MANY
LOCAL MAN WILL BE EMPLOYED
AS sUPERINTENDENT OF CON-
TRUCTION-MRS. VALEN-
TINE IN PRINCE GEORGE.
NirKinian Bureau,
Mechanics Bldg, Room 31S.


PETERSBURG, VA. March IL
Arrangements have been completed
for erecting a handsome Y. NJ. 6. A.
building in this city. The building
committee decided sometime ago that
they would follow 80 per cent of the
associations of the country, and en-
ployed the firm of ShattuCk & Hussey,
who are specialists in Y. M. c. A.
architecture. They have built large
number of association buildings, both
in this country and abroad. This firm
notified the Y. NJ c. A. building COM
mittee on yesterday that S. DAILY Craig
had been chosen as associate archi-
tect. The floor plans and specifica-
tons will be made by these specialists,
who contracted to employ a local
architect as an associate and super
intendent of construction. Mr., II. II.
Hussey of the above firm, was in the
city about ten days ago. and received
final instructions relative to the plans
and specifications While here MIR,
Hussey visited a number Of local arch
fleets, and had not notified the COM
rnittee as to whom he had selected as
an associate until yesterday.
Fugitive Surrenders.
Ernest Kearney, who escaped from
a convict camp in Chesterfield county
about eighteen months ago. surren-
dered to officer Charles Williams, of
the city police force, night before last.
Kearney had escaped once prior TO
this, but was captured and given ad-
ditional time therefor. A year ago
last September he again grew tired
of camp life and left. oNthing had
been heard of him since until he APP
preached officer Williams and re-
quested him to take him in charge
In brief he stated that he was tired
of his efforts to avoid arrest and
wanted to return to the convict camps
to work his time out The superin-
tendent of the force in Chesterfield
was communicated with. confirmed
Kearney's story, and said that he
would be sent for
Mrs. Valentine at Prince George.
One of the largest and most en-
-thusiastic gatherings at Prince George
courthouse for some time assembled
there yesterday afternoon to hear an
address on equal suffrage by Mrs
b. B, Valentine Rev Goodrich VIII
son. of the Union Theological semi
nary, offered prayer. In Il fervent
invocation, he asked that those who
were studying the question before
them might have Divine guidance. and
that only what was right might be
done Mr.. Paul Petit then intro
duced Mrs. Valentine His address
was characterized by that broad mind
ed intelligence which he desires to
hear both sides of a great issue Mrs
Valentine spoke very beautifully Of
what the ballot is to do fer the home
life in Virginia. She reviewed euf-
fraCe conditions in all countries Of the
world, quoting from law codes in over
nine universal suffrage States and
those which have tax suffrage and
school suffrage
gentleman from the county. who
for forty years has advocated votes
for women, was next called upon to
make a speech. He stated in a few
concise remarks his reasons for be-
lieving ii right. Cards for member
ship in the suffrage league were
passed around and large number
were signed by the men present
Evangciistic Meetings.
The evangelistic meetings at Tabb-
Street Presbyterian church are being
largely attended. These meetings are
being conducted by Rev. Frank Hall
Wright, the son Of an Indian chief.
who tells the Gospel message forcf-
bly, and with all earnestness He is
being assisted by Professor Walter r
Good, noted tenor soloist.
observation-disclosures.
Miss Mary f. benson and Mr. David
p. Brockwell were quietly married by
Rev Mr.. White, at the residence of
MI W. II. Snead, Maury street. Rich
mond, on yesterday. The bridal at
PENDANTS were Mr.. Harrison Wright
and Miss Ida May Brockwell sister of
the groom. Mr.. and Mrs Brockwell
viii reside in this city
Red Men in Pow Wow.
The regular council fire Of Pow
hatan Tribe, No. ! s. I. O. II. NJ. will
be kndled in the wigwam on Bank
street tonight A number of visiting
braves are expected from Indianola
Tribe, South Richmond, to witness
and assist in comforting the warriors
and chiefs degree to a large class of
palefaces recently adopted in the
tribe.
A meeting of the stockholders of
the Riverside club will be held on
March 26th to elect officers and di
rectors and to act upon a resolution
Of the board of governors recon-
mending the sale Of the clubs prop
erty 1t seems likely that the prop
erty will be disposed of
Mrs. Moore Recovering
Mrs, L. M. Moore, who was oner-
ated on at Petersburg hospital. in
Liberty street, is very much improved
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