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The Mena weekly star., 1913-11-06
BOOMING GEORGE B. COOK.
Friends Would Have Him Member
 of School District Board.

Little Rock, Oct. 3i (SpeciaD = A movement has been started in Little Rock by the friends of State Superintendent George B. Cook to elect him a member of the Little Rock Special School District Board. There is nothing in the law to pre- vent his holding both offices, and it is contended that his knowledge of the educational system and the work that he has done for it's ad- vancement in the state will be of invaluable service to the city.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-11-09
LEES HOME TO Be
MADE F|REPROOF
Extensive Alterations Ordered
by Virginia Historical
Society.

Extensive alterations are 10 tie made
TO the home of the Virginia Historical
Society, on Franklin Street, occupied
during the war by the family of Cen
cral Robert T.. Lee. The work will
be mainly for tho preservation OF the
building and to make it as nearly as
possible tircproof, in view OF the great
value of the historical collection now
stored within its walls. There IS lit
tie danger of ilrc. as there is no fur
mace and no electric wiring, and the
only two fires In the house arc allowed
TO 20 out when tho rooms arc closed
for the day. ON the western side is
q building used for commercial pur
poses nrcproof itself. but stored with
windows opening toward the Hist orical
Society building, Work is now in
progress in replacing old wooden cor
nices with metal work. Fire shutters
are to he Installed. and two unused
doors on the ground floor are to be
hricked up. Slight settling of the walls
of one wing OF the building has been
noticed. and while il IS not regarded
as In imminent danger. the board has
ordered new concrete foundations and
the rebuilding of y part OF the brick
wall OF the wing. The main structure
will not DO affected by these rcpairs.
but II will probably he closed 10 the
public until the work is completed. The
architectural appearance viii not tie
changed I'm any way.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-11-09
LAYING NEW RAIL
ON VALLEY LINE
Judge Rhea Inspects Progress Of
Work on B. & 0. Lex
ington Branch.

Judge William j.. Rhca returned to
Richmond last night aftcr nn inspcc-
ton trip over the Valley Division OF
tho Baltimore and Ohio Railway from
Lexington to IIarrisonburg. Judge
Rhea went over the road about twelve
months ago. and expressed himself rs
greatly pleased with improvements
now In progress The line is sixty
two miles long. and Is gradually being
rebuilt, eighty -nve-pound rails re-
placing old nfty-four and siXty-four-
pound rails on new aies, with heavy
ballast. making n fine roadbod. While
the construction work is not progress
ing rapidly az had been expected.
1t appeared from the inspection trip
that the part rebuilt was of first class
type. and that the work was going
ahead steadily.
Judge Rhca spent some time at
Staunton looking into tho station mat
ter. which has been informally before
the commission for some timc. Ten
tative plans have been filed by the BAL
timorc and Ohio for n new station
ut Staunton. but tho commission do
sired to look further into the posi-
bilitles of union station at Staun-
ton before approving them. Judge
1Shea expressed no opinion on tho sub
iect, beyond saying that ho had look ed
over the ground. From Harrisonburg
he wont on TO Washington over the
Southern Railway, and found that line
In good order.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-11-09
ANNUAL MEETING
Of BAPTIST WOMEN
Woman's Missionary Union of
Baptist Churches to Hold Big
Convention in Roanoke.

The Woman's Missionary Union. aux
Hilary TO the Bnptist General Associa-
ton of Virginia. will meet In annual
session November 1877 with tho First
Baptist Church OF Roanoke. From an
advance report OF tho secretary, it is
learned that the union VIII report 100
new missionary societies OF all grades
for the year, with Il total Of 1910 So
cictics in the 1910 Baptist churche 3
in the state. The aim of the union
IL TO provide missionary societies for
children from five years OF age up
wards. and for all women in the
churches. This would necessitate four
organizations In each church, and TO
this end the union looks.
Contributions to missions for tho
: year Just closed are SGS.459.l5. total
greater than all tho Baptists Of the
| state were giving fifteen years ago.
when tho union was organized.
! Some OF the activities in which the
I union is engaged arc n school for the
mountain people IN Buchanan County.
/ where last year there were about
! 90 students; settlement work in
/ Norfolk for the foreign element: and
I the training OF girls for mission work.
/ At present there are eight girls from
/ Virginia In training, four of whom are
sclf-supHoring. and four are State
/ students.
Tho training school is under the
| management Of the Womans Mission
/ AIRY Union. auxiliary 10 the Southern
Baptist Convention, and Is located at
Louisville. Ky. The students have tho
benefit OF the lectures given in the
southern Baptist Theological Seminary,
also located In Louisville.
The twcnty-fifth anniversary OF the
General Union Will be celebrated in
Roanoke on Sunday, November is, with
great rejoicing. pr w. .. Carver. OF
tho Louisville Seminary viii preach
the morning sermon, and special mu
sic writton for the occasion will he
used in professional md rcccssional
\ praise Offering VIII lac taken and
new lines Of work inausuratcd IN
= honor OF the occasion
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-11-09
HkMPDEN-S |DNEY
AFTER ENDOWMENT
Will Shortly Launch Campaign
to Raise 100000 in
One Week.

Under the auspices of the various
PRESBYTERIAN churches in and around
Richmond, a campaign is shortly TO be
launched to raise an endowment fund
OF 100000 for Iampden- Sidney Col
lcge. The endowment committee rep
resenting the board OF trustees. con
sists OF j. Scott Parrish, chairman;
President II. Tucker Graham. \. Il.
Darlington, s. H. Itawcs. DIR. Charles
q. Blanton and Rev l.. T. McFadcn, -.
l.. The canvass in Richmond will be
from November % TO December |. y
preliminary meeting OF the officers OF
the various Presbyterian churches
Will he held at the FIRST Presbyterian
Church on Thursday, November 20 ON
Sunday. November &c, the committee
has requested that special mention be
made in tho Presbyterian churches OF
the work of Hampton sidney, and III
many of the churches special sermons
Will be delivered on tho Importance Of
Christian education. Rev. ~ c. Bridg-
man, financial secretary OF the college
will have general charge of the cam
paigu, and VIII have his Office at 500
Mutual Building
The college is located at Hampden-
Sidney, In Prince Edward County, and
after Princeton. Is probably the Oldest
Presbyterian college In this country
1t holds n unique record in having
given college education TO a larger
number of Presbyterian ministers and
missionaries than any educational in
stitution IA the South
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-11-09
WOMEN RUN DOWN
BY electric AUTO
Miss Wood Hurt and Companion
Escapes When Hit by Mrs.
Dettelbach's Car.

Miss Lena Wood, or sol Bainbridge
Street South Richmond, was cut and
bruised about the log. md her com
I!aincs, escaped injury last night nj
Clio o'clock. when they were rum down
at Seventh and Broad Streets 10y an
electric automobile driven by Mrs j.
Is. Dettelbach, OF 1871 West Frank
lin street.
The streets were crowded at the time
and many persons Witnessed the ac-
cident. including Traffic Officer Hill.
In few minutes large crowd had
collected, and 1t was with difficulty
that II was kept back by n half-dozen
policemen
Miss Wood WAS knocked down By
the car, while her companion was
pushed TO ono side Several men ran
TO thcir assistance and Miss Wood was
taken into Grants Drug store across
the street
Or. J. NJ Cofcr. City Hospital am
hulance surgeon. was summoned. and
rendered emergency treatment, ana
Miss Wood was taken TO her home in q
friends automobile. Miss Haincs was
not IN need OF medical attention Dir.
Cofer said that Miss Wood had been
bruised and slightly cut about tho leg.
between the ankle and knee Her In
Jurics We're not regarded as serious
Mrs Dottclhaci was deeply dis
trcssed over The accident, and offered
assistance 10 her victims
Witnesses said that the two women.
arm In arm. had stepped from the
curb rs Mrs Dettelbach's machine. 20
Ing east, approached. Just what was
the cause OF tho accident could not
la learned.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-11-09
WILL LECTURE ON
STUDENTS HEALTH
DR.. w. H. Heck to Deliver Series
of Talks in Richmond
Public Schools.

Dr w. III. Heck, professor OF educa-
ton at the University OF Virginia, will
deliver a series of lectures this week
in the public schools OF Richmond on
tho health OF tho school child DR.
Heck who is an authority OF national
reputation on this matter, has chosen
for his subject "A Day OF Health for
the School Boy or Girl"
DR.. Heck will address the members
of the various mothers clubs, as well
rs the pupils. His discussions will in
clude such subjects as the length of
tho school day, recess period, mid =
Gay meal. afternoon recreation and
play, home study, sleep and home train
ing.
The schedule of DIR. Heck.s addresses
will be follows
Monday-John Marshall High School.
At a. NJ he will address the pupils.
At $40 Il. NJ. no Will address the
Mothers Club.
Tuesday-William Fox School
MISREPRESENTATION school
Observation-Disclosures School
)'riday-Powhatan School
The addresses at the district schools
will be at tho Same hours as at the
high school
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-11-09
ROADS CONVENTION
WILL Be NOTABLE
Richmond Soon to Be Centre of
System of Highways Radi-
ating Through South.

Preston Belvin. president Of the Vir-
Ginia State branch OF the American
Automobile Association. has been APP
pointed chairman of tho convention
committee that will entertain tho dole
Gntcs to tho American Automobile AS
ISOLATION convention in Richmond, De-
combcr ], and 3. Mr.. Belvin Is Il
national figure in the good roads move
ncnt, director in the Quebec Miami
Highway Association. and II director In
tho Washington Highway Association
Tho convention WILL in all prob
ABILITY. be the most notable gathering
of its kind ever held. 1t comes at
tho beginning of tho real campaign for
Federal mid in tho work for good roads.
when not only Virginia. but the whole
country is Interested. Senator swan
son is n member OF tho Joint congress
Sional committee, which is undertaking
tho drafting of a bill that will meet tho
approval of the country ut large. 1t
Will he the effort of the national as
sociation to promote good roads in Nir-
ginia, and especially to Improve tho
highway from Richmond to old Point
Comfort. ana from Richmond to Roa-
noke and Bristol by keeping his eyes
open and asking for the Federal APP
preparation which three other states
refused, Captain ST. Julien Wilson.
state Highway Commissioners. has Sc
cured $4,000 from the national gov
eminent TO DO used on Virginia roads.
The movement is just beginning in
Virginia. and before long Richmond
Will DO the centre of q system of roads
which will radiate to every point of
interest in tho South. Tho city is on
the Capital-to-Capital route. over tho
Quebec TO Miami Highway. and this
will be the main road for tourist travel
i'll tho South both summer and winter
The convention will DO welcomed by
Governor Mann and Mayor .Ainslic. Tho
VS. I,NE o n In c
The second day will bc devoted TO
sightseeing in Richmond. and at night
a banquet will be rendered the visi-
tors. The election OF officers and the
selection of the place for the next
In ,lu
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-11-09
WANT PROTECTION
FOR WATER SUPPLY
Many Cities Expected to Ask
Legislature to Support the
Hartman Bill.

Efforts to secure state enactment
which will require the CovinIton Paper
Mills to install proper equipment to
prevent their waste matter from dis
cOlorfng tho water of the Jackson
River, will be renewed before the next
session OF tho General Assembly. SEN
ator Harman introduced II bill at the
last session to require persons MAIN
tanning manufacturing establishments
from which dclctcrious or waste ma
terial flows is placed in any river
or tributary thereof In this Common
wealth. from which any city or town
obtains It's water supply for domestic
purposes to establish and maintain
under rules TO he prescribed by the
state Board OF Health. Il suitable plant
for tho publication of such waste ma
tcrial. The Jackson River which
flows by Covington. Is discolored by
the waste of the pulp mills and also
Ivy tho washing of iron orc. 1t Joins
tho Cowpasturc. remarkably clear
stream. and forms the James River.
The ordinary rolling of the river. 1t
Is claimed. causes sedmentation and
publication of all waste matter save
that which permanently discolors the
water, and 1t is claimed by tho Rich
mond Water Department that II tx put
to n large expense in the use Of
coaCuiants to remove tho clarct- col
orcd tingo on the water. even when
otherwise free OF mud or impurity.
Since the last session OF the General
Assembly where the Ilarman bill
failed TO reach u vote. il has been
claimed TINT tho discoloration of the
water had n serious effect on the fish
of such streams. IT is expected that
the various cities Of tho state whose
water supply is affected. will shortly
unite in some plan of procedure with
/; view of presenting either tho Har-
man bill or some substitute therefor.
that will accomplish tho result with
the least possible hardship on the
manufacturing plants affected.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-11-09
HOLD INITIAL SERVICE
New Church In Powhatnn County VIII
B" Dedicated This Aftcrnoon

Services VIII be held for the FIRST
time to-day In the new church which
has been erected about one mile south
or iiaiisboro, just over the line in Pow
tatan County. The dedication cxcr-
cises viii be conducted by Rev. George
w keinpcr. pastor OF Hanover Avenue
christian Church. Richmond. Follow
ing the dedication. II name will be Sc.
lectcd for the chapel
The new church is the result of an
informal gathering at tho home of T.
Parker richardson in February Know
ing mat number OF families I'm his
hclGhborhood were not members Of any
particular church. lie invited them 10
meet at his house TWENTY-FIVE re-
sponded. and as Il result OF these meet
ings movement TO build q church wa &
launched
Funds were subscribed and many per
sons lent their services in constructive,
the building. Mr. Richardson donated
the land. The church was started in
september. md is now ready for oc-
cupancy. II has seating capacity of
nearly 200. Mr.. Kempcr will preach in
the new building each night this week.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-11-09
CAN GET JUSTICE
IN CHESTERFIELD
Robert Lecky, Jr., Willing to Let
Jury Decide CHARGES Against
Trustees of Girls Home.

1t Is not probable that n change of
venue Will be sought by the four in
dicted trustees OF tho Virginia Home
and Industrial school for Girls. near
Bon Air, when the case is called in tho
Chesterfield Circuit Court on Wcdncs-
day morning. An effort, however, may
be made TO have the court designate
another place for the trial. as Chester
field Courthouse is extremely inconven-
lent By agreement of both parties.
previous cases have been heard in the
courtroom OF Hastings Court. Part H.,
South Richmond. II is within tho
powe:' of Judge Robert G. Southall TO
order n similar procedure in the case
at bar
Robert I.ccSy Jr., secretary OF tho
board of trustees of the Institution.
who. with Rev. George W. Mcdaniel,
-. D., Rev. II. u. c. Macla chian, u. j,
and Samuel T.. Waddill. was recently
| indicted for a misdcmclnor. In main
tanning n common nuisance. last night
stated that 1T was highly improbable
that change OF Venue would be
sought He said that no and his as
socatcs had held no conference about
the matter. and that he was perfectly
satisfied to leave tho case to the de-
cision OF Chesterfield jury
II was reported yesterday TO Com
y - -N''''''NS '''i9h'ilS tlcpSoI
that the effort TO secure change
| would be made when tho Chesterfield
Circuit Court convened tomorrow
| morning for tho fall term. He immc-
I diatcly communicated with William
Marshall Jusus who, with Richard
EVELYN Byrd. represents the Bon Air
] Citizens Association. which was in
strumcntal in starting tho grand jury
| probe OF the institution. and they
agreed 10 contest any effort TO get a
change OF venue
The case has been set for Wcdnes-
! day morning. and the four defendants
have been summoned to be present
II. NJ. Smith, Jr.. ard Hin Carter repre-
! sent tho trustees
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-11-09
MAYOR SENDS WIRE
.TOY.M.C.A. WORKERS
Predicts Success for New York's
S4.ooo,ooo Campaign About
to Begin.

Mayor Aiuslic will to-day wire his
congratulations and announcement TO
re rcao ut the great meeting in the
Hotel Astor, New York. tomorrow
night by tho Young Womeu's and
Young Mems Christian Association OF
New York, 10 launch a 100000 build
ing campaign fund Tho telegram AID :
dressed TO George VI Perkins, CHAIR
man, reads:
our 1907 Young Mon's Christian
Association campaign established tho
worlds record for that time II be-
get = priceless cooperative spirit
among our citizons that brought sue
cess 10 other tagging movements our
large, live Business Mons Club was
born Of 1t. wish and predict sue
cess 10 your coming campaign and
congratulate New YORK upon the benc-
hts certain TO follow"
Yesterday tho Mayor received a let
ter from Mr. Perkins telling him Of the
Hotel Astor meeting ana asking that
he. together with the Mayors Of nine
other cities in which Charles 6. Ward
has conducted Young Mems Christian
Association campaigns, send messase s
of cheer to The workers In this new
movement AZ Ward. international
secretary o. Ill. Sung Mems Chris
jIan Association. conducted cam
paiRn here in 1907 and raised S227,00c
IN nftecn DAYS, worlds record at that
lime. MIR. Ward IS TO manage The New
York campaign
The business Mems Club was or
usnigcd ~ the captains Of the business
men IN that campaign who wero &c
customed TO meet daily for luncheon
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-11-09
MISSIONARY MEETING
Int crdcnominntiOnnl Union VIII UJld
Hlg Meeting 1T Gcntennry Church.

John Garland Pollard will he the pre-
siding officer at meeting OF tho Wo-
mans Observation-Disclosures Missionary
Union. which VIII he hold this after
room at 4 o'clock In Centenary Mctho-
dist Church. Everybody interested in
missions is invited
There will be short talks by Joash
Yohannon, student at tho Medical
College Of Virginia: l.. r. Lacy, Jr. of
the Union Theological Seminary. and
IL. r. Carson, of Union Theological Sem
mary & O. Pardc, OF the same institu-
ton. will sing.
Mr. Yohannon was born in Persia.
He is n graduate OF Davidson and Is
now studying medicine He VIII re-
turn. at the completion of his studies.
10 his native land as a missionary
Mr.. Lacy spent three years at oxford
under a Rhodes scholarship. He Is
now Mt Union Theological Seminary as
llogo fellow. and teaches church his
tory Mr.. Carson will go TO China as
Il missionary on the completion OF his
studies.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-11-09
D. A. R. CONVENTION
HERE THIS WEEK
I ON mittce Plans Continual
Round of Pleasure for Visit
ing Delegates.

Many delightful entertainments win
feature the seventeenth annual State
convention OF The Daughters OF N.
American revolution. which meets hero
on W ednesouy ana Thursday. ard m,
stay OF the delegates VIII be made
one continual round OF pleasure.
me visitors Will be welcomed TO th!y
city ~ Governor Mann At The opening
session on Wednesday morI.i,.. q, n
o'clock in the hall OF the Iin,,s. -
Delegates rho convention VIII bo
called - order by Airs. J T. Ai,untn
state regent. The session win onn,,
Win prayer by Rev. Russell Cecu -
- Music VIII be furnished bv ~,
John Marshall High School choru.
-HFS iIilam Cummings story. prcsi-
nt-generai OF iho national associ,-
non Vii deliver an address. ana WIN
nc mo guest or nOnor at !, iuucheon
at Murphy's Hotel in the afternoo,,
admission Will be by ticket All
HaCsh ,crs may secure them by appIi
c"uoh To Mrs J. H. Capers, Jr. Aniony
'"o other entertainments planned is :,
reception on Thursday might from
10 II o'clock at the residence or Mrs
Alien Chambers. SlA Park Avcnu,. nm,
:, w. &c" a. INC John Marshall Home on
Ihe Daughters will be lore for ,vo
days. Sessions viii be heId. ~ .,i,,.s',a,'
a. II ~ NJ. 2:2o T. NJ am NJ a.,
thursday They Will conve.s al 10
" ana VIII hold the final session, -,
!. NJ. ut which time Unfinished bn.t.
ness ana the election OF officers viii
come up. WI
nlhte officers are: Mrs. J. =. Maupjn
nIseh,, Mrs. ". a, Smoot. yice-reron;'
i'"peit Gray, secretary. ana Mrs.
!" -. q. ouimby. treasurer Tie con
inittee on arrangements ia corrosad
me following: Mrs. - l.. Purcell ~,
. , Chambers. Mrs. NJ J. Caplcs. Mrs.
A'pert HUNT, Mrs. J. H. Capors ~,
ana Mrs. William Jefferson I'ayno
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-11-09
GYM DEMONSTRATION
Woman's Glass mt Y. w G. a. In Gain
ing In Popularity.

Woman's Glass mt Y. w G. a. In Gain
ing In Popularity.
With the intention OF interesting
more women In the advantages OF ply
steal culture, the Young Women's
Christian Association will hold an open
meeting and demonstration on Thurs
day afternoon Mt $50 o'clock in the
gymnasium at III South Fourth Street.
The many sides OF regular gymnasium
instruction. which can be received only
in a physical training class. will be
shown.
The Y. w c. A. classes arc gaining
in popularity. There is morning
class. which meets at II o'clock on
Monday and Thursday. 1t Is especially
designed to meet the needs OF women
who gain little exercise. y large num-
Der OF women have already Joined. but
tho association hopes TO secure many
moro by the demonstration.
Tho chidrcn's class Will be shown a
good time on Wednesday afternoon in
the gym. All children between the
ages of six and ten can join this class,
which meets regularly on Wednesday
afternoon and Saturday morning.
Mothers or friends Interested in gym
nasium work for children are invited
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-11-09
COURT TERM BEGINS
Circuit Court VIII Hive
Important Session at Fall Term.

The fnll term of Chesterfield Circuit
Court opens tomorrow morning at
Chesterfield Courthouse. one of the
smallest criminal dockcts in months
viii be tried. The civil docket. how
ever, Is crowded.
Among the cases TO come up FOR CON
sideration are the appealed ones from
Swansboro both Of which have drink
ing ns their basis. one concerns soft
drinks, two dealers having been fined
for selling on sunday. and the other
is the appealed ease of w H. Clements.
charged with selling 4 bottle Of beer
st his saloon on the day following the
date on which the bars in Manches ter
District were ordered closed AS q re
suit Of the local option election.
Another big case Is that OF tho four
trustees OF the Virginia Home and In
dustrial School for Girls, near Bon Air.
who are under indictment for maintain
ing common nuisance. This case
comes up on "Wednesday.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-11-09
BURNED TO DEATH
Cigarette Thought To Have Set Fire 10 SIren-
inc Mans Clothing


Riley Johnson. colorcd. thirty-Hve years
ola. was burned to death yesterday noon
"hil" alone in his home. 3:'S williamsburg
Avenue Fulton
Edward Charleston, colored. who was pass
lnE AT the time. saw smoke issuing from the
dwelling. lie opened the door and az no
ran In he saw johnson lying on the floor.
WITH most OF his clothing burned from his
body and Tho remainder in flames He
smothe!cc the blaze and into the strt ct
for help. The city Hospital ambulance was
summoned. hut when DR.. j. NJ. Golfer arrived
johnson was dead.
Coroner Taylor, who viewed the body said
II was n clear case OF accident. and Tint
an Inquest would be unnecessary. 1t was
ms opinion that johnson fell asleep while,
smoking cigarette. and that sparks from
II set fire 20 his clothing