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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-23
CLAY STREET CARS
TO CHANGE ROUTE

beginning this morning tho Clay
street cars will turn into Eighteenth
street at Main, instead Of Twenty
FIRST as heretofore, because OF the
fact that there Is an excavation at
Twenty-first and Marshall streets.
which necessitates the change
But in coming west on the Clay
street line the cars will Use the tracks
as at present.
In going east the Clay street cars
will turn into Broad at Eighteenth
street, and will proceed out that street
to Twenty ninth, so that the only
break in the general run OF the cars
will be on the east going ones, which
will turn In at Eighteenth and Main.
proceed to Broad and go out Broad
to Twenty-ninth, thence to P street.
and back over the regular route.
The city council gave the car COM
pany the right TO do this, because OF
the building of a sewer on Marshall
street, which interferes with the
action of the cars.
IT Is not known whether this pro-
cedure will be permanent, but 1t is
kHown that the question VIII be
placed before council, and it Is likely
that the Clay street cars may here
after continue along the route as men
toned here.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-23
PREPARE To HANDLE
CHRISTMAS RUSH
EXTRA CARRIERS AND CLERKS
BEGIN WORK IN MANCHESTER
POSTAL STATION.

In order to handle the Christmas
rush superintendent Lynton d. Lloyd,
Of Manchester postal station. yester-
day added several men to his force.
New clerks assumed their duties in
the station yesterday morning while
two carriers were on hand to assist
in delivering the mail.
In addition to the extra clerks and
carriers large wagon was pressed
into service. With three men in
charge the wagon will he used TO de-
liver parcels post packages. The ex-
ira men will remain on duty until the
end Of this week.
perintendent Lloyd has done
everything in his power to give the
people of South Richmond efficient
service this Christmas. The present
force is the largest one the station
has ever had, The following hours
will he observed Christmas Day at the
station:
Stamp and general delivery win
dow--open from 8 to II A. NJ.
Money order and registry divisions
Open from . to IL A. NJ
The carriers will be at the station
from 3 to II o'clock to deliver mail
to any one who desire IL.
one collection of mails from the
boxes will be made at 9 o'clock.
A wagon will be on hand all day
to deliver packages and registered
mail in the residential sections OF
the Southside.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-23
THOMPSON FACES
CHARGE Of MURDER

The assault and battery charge on
which A. w. Thompson was arraigned
In Police court yesterday morning to
have his case continued, last night
grew to one Of homicide. II not muir
der, when the alleged victim of his
beating up given Saturday, J. w.
Rainey. died In Stuart Circle hospital
Of fractured skull. Or. w. II. Tay-
Tor. coroner was late last night noti-
fed Of the DEATH, and he will inves-
ttgate the case today.
Thompson. who was admitted to
bail yesterday in the sum of $1,000,
with Max j. Cohen surety, will prob
ablye be arraigned In Police court to-
day or TOMORROW on more serious
charge than assault and battery.
Thompson was arrested Saturday.
after q chase by Policemen Whitlow
and Clarke. Rainey, with whom he
is said to have quarreled. was taken
TO the Second station and attended
by DIR. Terregrosa, Of the city ambu-
lance. after which he went to his
home, Late Saturday his condition
became critical, and he was removed
to the Stuart Circle hospital, where
he died last night.
Rainey lived at SIS Gresham street.
He is survived by his wife.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-23
Remarkable Progress.

The final voting score is pub.
lished in this issue and shows
the remarkable progress made
by the participants during the
last day of the vote gathering.
Tt was a fight to the finish, and
no one could tell who the win,
ners were until the judges had
made their final announcement,
The judges went over the
count and verified all the votes
very carefully and it was
nearly 10 o'clock before their
work was finished.
The victory Of Mr.. Miller was
the result of hard work on his
part He has a host Of friends
both in and out of the city, and
they came Loyalty to bis sup
port. They vii, Zoe glad to
learn of his well earned suo-
cess.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-23
GIFTS FOR A KING"
IN CENTRAL METHODIST

Gifts for n King Is the title OF an
unique and interesting cantata, which
will be rendered Friday night In Cen
trail Methodist church by seventy 1--WE
children from the local Methodist or
change. Tho entertainment will be
gin promptly at 1880 o'clock.
This will be the first apoes rance OF
the orphan children In Central church
and there Is a treat In store for the
m embers OF the Sunday school. The
little childrsn have taken part in a
number of Christmas centatas AMI
entertainments throughout Richmond
and have always given general sat-
tsfncdon.
The committee in charge Of tho ar.
engagements comprises tho following.
Mrs. Charles Sehaad. Mrs. c. #. Con-
ley. Messrs, Charles Sehaad, Charles
Saunders. w. r. Gibbs, b. N. Adams
and II. !. Taylor.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-23
URBANNA line ASKS
FOR ANOTHER YEAR
IMPOSSIBLE TO COMPLETE RICH
MoND AND RAPPAHANNOCK
LINE IN STIPULATED TIME.

After discussion by members OF the
council committee on streets last night
and argument by counsel DOR the
Richmond and Rappahannock rail-
way company, the committee, on
motion of Mr.. Powers, sent to the
city council, by way of the office of
the city attorney. resolution, giving
the railway company an additional
year to complete the line from Rich
mond to Urbanna.
The matter came up because the
company found that in view of
view of various obstacles II would be
almost impossible to complete the
road to the Pamunkey river on sched-
ule time.
When the road was started, and
when the Virginia Railway and Power
company sold the Seven Pines road
to the Richmond and Rappahannock,
x was understood that the road would
be completed In Ave years
AS stated by counsel for the COM
pany, much money, as much as $3.50
600 had already been spent in grad
ing. etc. but under stress OF circurn-
stances It Is found impossible to com
plete the line in the time as orig
inally stipulated.
Mr.. Powers. In order to protect the
people Of Richmond, who had sncri-
feed much In giving the Seven Pines
road over to the Kappa hammock COM
pany insisted that the proposition
of extending the time be referred
to hte city attorney. and through
him to the city council.
Robert n. Pollard presented the
casa of the Richmond and Kappa.
hammock company.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-23
WOULD OVERRIDE
MAYORS APPROVAL
QUESTION OF COMPROMISE ON
sOUTHsIDE TAXATION CREATES
MUCH DISCUSSION.
M RICE ESTATE
CITY ATTORNEY WOULD UPSET
ACTION OF COUNCIL AND MAYOR
ON RESOLUTION FROM
FINANCE COMMITTEE.

An effort was made last night by the
city attorney, at the meeting OF the
finance committee, to bring up tho
proposition Of reconsidering the action
taken by the committee concerning the
compromise made by the committee
in reference to lot OF back taxes on
the Maurice estate In the Southsidc.
The compromise had been effected
Both branches of council had passed
1t, and the mayor had affixed his sig
nature of approval
So the resolution is now a law. But.
through some method or other. the
question came up before the finance
committee last night. Both the city
attorney and the assistant city attor-
ney were present. So was Common
woaith's Attorney Page, OF the South
Side; Mr.. Maurice. justice Of Police
court, part II; A. l.. Adamson. a
prominent real estate agent; Police
Commissioner Bradley. Councilman
Jones and others.
The measure. which the city coun-
ell has adopted and which the mayor
has approved. relieves the estate of
Maurice of lot of back taxes, and the
city accepts two thousand dollars as
a suffieiency. under the circumstances
Messrs Page, Adamson. Bradley
Jones and Maurice stated that tbs
property Itself was hardly worth more
than that agreed upon as a compro-
mise payment for taxation.
City Attorney Pollard and Mr.. Page
disagreed in almost heated words, bu.
1t semed that the committee could DO
nothing, ar having already passed
upon tho proposition, IL necessitated a
two-thirdS vote to reconsider, and
there was not that number present
SO the whole matter went over to
special meeting on January I'd, ana
the ordinance as signed by the mayor
stands
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-23

amount they will probably be able
to realize out of the assets as shown
by the report. but they Wilt from
time to time make further reports to
The court In regard to specific items
OF assets as the investigation pro-
crosses"
Report OF Auditors.
The report of the American Audit
company, which examined the con-
dition of the bank in pursuance TO
decree Of the court September 3rd,
gives q statement of the assets and
liabilities of the Commonwealth bank
at the close of business August 20,
1919: a condensed statement of liza
bilities to depositors as shown by saw
ings and commercial deposit ledGers.
and liabilities as endorsers OF per-
sons, who have no liability as payer.
1.-THE assets of the bank sire shown.
Time loans, $543.212.63: demand
loans, $275,2S3.75; past due notes.
s24.6o5.67; suspended debt. s16,2s4.-
II; real estate loans, si3.l75.5s.
total loans ss72. 44l.75.
Overdrafts. s2.s27.4s.
Stock owned. s174,Sso.
Real estate owned. sb.l70.70: fur
niture and fixtures. sl2.4s7.22; ex-
change from clearing house. S3,162.9s.
Cash items, in transit. $3.657.74, in
hand. s7so3s.
Cash in vault. s4.ll435,
Due from banks, s3,4t42S; notes
guaranteed. $4,000; discrepancy be.
tween individual ledger and general
ledger control. sl3.4o0.s9.
Total assets. si,cse,32o.65.
Bank Liabilities.
The report shows the liabilities to
be.
Capital stock, 100000: surplus.
$40. 900; undivided profits. s2.775.75:
dividends unpaid. s216.
Certificates of deposits, outstanding.
So ,aS4.To, and accrued interest,
S3o732. on same TO August 2ath.
Cashiers checks, s4,24a.12.
Certified checks. s1,7sS-26.
Interest due the State Of Virginia,
S1S25s
Outstanding drafts on New York
banks, S2sS.00.
Due to banks. SGT. 5os.2ss
Salaries accrued TO August 2sth.
s7s6,7s.
Time loans rediscounted at Amer
lean National Bank. s43.ssl32.
Accounts payable. s277.e3,
Bills payable, $4,000.
Notes sold to the Broadway Ma
tional bank with guarantee. $4,000.
The Deposits.
Deposits with the Commonwealth
bank, among the liabilities Of the In
stitution, are shown by the report to
be as follows:
Savings deposits at main office and
branches. s345,926.Ts.
Commercial deposits, at branches.
$56.512.35.
Commercial deposits at main Of
fees, 0.4a0.77.
Total deposits, $5s2.s5e.s0.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-23
DIES SHORTLY AFTER
DAUGHTERS DEATH
JOINT FUNERAL OF MRS. SARAH
CROSS AND MRS. ROBERTS
TODAY.

Living only one day after the death
of her daughter, Mrs. Matte Cross
Roberts who expired Sunday morn
ing at l o'clock, Mrs. Sarah E. Cross,
eighty-one years old, passed away yes
terday morning in her home, II East
Cary street. Mrs. Cross was the
widow Of c. p. Cross. of this city.
A joint funeral will be held this
afternoon from Grace-Street Presby-
terrain church. The burial viii be in
Hollywood. The elders of that church
will act as pallbearers for Mrs. Cross,
while the following will act for Mrs
Roberts:
Darnald Boyd, Edgar G. Gum.
Arrnistead Harvie, Dr. Charles Elicit.
j. Scott Parrish, Clarence Sutton,
Henry Seigtired and George Watt.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-23
GIVES PROPERTY TO
AUDITING OWNERS

On motion of Mr.. Fuller, the street
committee of common council last
night recommended to council that
the twenty-foot alley abutting on the
Boulevard. between Main and Cary
streets, be awarded to the property
owners on each side to the extent OF
seven and one half feet each, and that
the roaming five feet be left open. For
what purpose he wished the five feet
left open Mr.. Pullr did not state.
The result is that the owners OF
property on each side of twenty
foot alley. belonging to the people OF
Richmond, are given seven feet and
one-half of real estate, which is worth
many hundreds of dollars. 1t was
stated at a meeting OF the subcom-
mittee on streets that those who own
ed the adjoining property intended to
dispose OF it to prospective pur-
chasers.
The city attorney stated that as the
city simply held an easement upon
the property 1t would be good to let
the adjacent owners have it. because
II they built upon the property it
might give tho city a little more reve-
nue. in taxation. This suggestion ap-
pealed to tho committee. with the ex-
ecPtioH Va NlT' AooEei VINO saiQ tnat
the city might still hold the easement
and make OF the property a beauty
spot, or hold 1t until some one bought
the property from the adjacent spec
ulators, and then give 1t to them.
The alley space Ii twenty feet wide.
1t Is worth, AS property IL now going
on the boulevard. at least hundred
dollars a foot. Twenty feet at that
price means two thousand dollars.
Mr. Moore brought out this point
In the question, when ne objected to
the city giving anyone property worth
two thousand dollars.
The proposition now goes to coun-
GILL
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-23
APPOMAT0X RIVER
CLAIMS 3 VICTIMS
STRANGERS DROWN, TWO IN AT
TEMPTING TO SAVE THE
OTHER
RSRIrpG VA

PETERSBURG. VA. Dec. 22.---Jos-
eph Kennedy. of, Albany. N. Y, and
S. G.. A. Mclaughlin. of Lynchburg,
Va, We're drowned in the Appomat-
tox river this evening. and third
man. II. w. Belden, OF White Plains,
n. y, had a narrow escape from be-
ing drowned.
The three men. it Is said. had been
drinking freely. Mclaughlin STUN
bled and fell into the water Ken
nedy was pulled in while trying to
pull Mclaughlin out, and Belden in
tempting TO prevent Kennedy from
being pulled into the water fell in
himself.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-23
OLD FIRST" MEN
HOLD BIG MEETING

The First Virginia Regiment asso.
citation met last night at headquarters.
lila Capitol street. Plans for the
opening of the new armory were dis
cussed, and committee was named
to gather In many new members.
Much enthusiasm was apparent, and
1t was evident that when the armory
at Seventh and Marshall Is thrown
open the military spirit will effer-
vesce,
Those present at the meeting were;
Captain c. A. Crawford. Sergeant g.
L. Loehr e. B. Loving. @. w. Kraler.
j. c. Weckert, James N. Boyd, Il. ].
Wrenn. L W. Allen, A. w. Miller, JOS
eph Voneau, III. A. Walthnll, L. G.
Garrison and Rev. Ben Dennis
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-23
MEX|CANS FIGHTING
loads of food supplies are being d

loads OF food supplies are being de-
spatched from the capital.
Search is being made by the United
States border patrol in the vicinity of
O1inga for General Salvador Mer-
cado, who fed to the Texas side, when
General Francisco Castro arrived from
Juarez Sunday to relieve him OF the
command Of the federal troops In
northern Mexico Castro. who had
been in hiding In FL Paso since Villa
took Juarez on November 18th. when
Castro fed, smuggled himself over to
Ojinga Sunday. and Mercado slipped
away. He had been ordered to Mex
leo City for trial by court martial for
evacuat!ng Chihuahua City, when
villa headed for the place from
,Juarez
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-23

Small Suits Instituted,

Two small suits were filed yester-
day afternoon with Clerk Walter Du
Val in Hastings court, part H. One
was instituted by Attorneys Smith e.
Smith for Oscar Ellis against Phil
G. Kelley. The other suit was that
of Simeon Duncan against the Vir-
sinia Forging corporation. Hunsden
Cary Is counsel for the plaintiff.
The sum of $4,000 is involved in
each of the suits. No declarations
were filed.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-23
Receive. Agreeable surprise.

Municipal employees on the Southsids
received an agreeable surprise yester-
day when the announcement was made
to the effect that envelopes containing
their salaries would be distributed to-
day. Although this has been the Gus
tom for number of years. the men
were told few days ago that they
could not get their money until after
Christmas.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-23

Monday morning at s
o'clock. MRS. S. f. CROSS. widow of
Mr.. G. P. Cross and mother of the de-
ceased Mrs. Matte Cross Roberts
Joint Funeral will be held from
Grace-Street Presbyterian church.
Fourth and Grace streets, Tuesday.
December gard, at 8 o'clock.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-23
LARGE DAMAGE SUIT
FILED YESTERDAY

Suit for sic 900 was instituted yes
terday in Hastings court, Part IL,
by j. Herbert Mercer, administrator
for Charles w. Hin, against the 7.
Sanford Ross company Hill Monta-
que and Geddes Winston represent
the plaintiff No declaration was
filed with the memorandum.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-23
CHESTERFIELD BOARD
HOLDS LAST MEETING

Chesterfield county board OF SUI
petYisors hald their final meeting Of
the year yesterday in the courthouse.
All of the old matters were disposed
of. and everything Is III readiness TO
look after the new business, at the
beginning OF the new year.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-23
CHRISTMAS SPIRIT
IN SOUTH RICHMOND

Although many South Richmond
pee pie do their Christmas shopping
on the north side of the river, there's
a number who patronize the lner-
chants of tho Southside, From early
yesterday morning until a late hour
last evening Huh street was thronged
with busy shoppers. and the local
stores remained crowded all day.
Piles OF holly and mistfetoe are
scenes on Hull street
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-23

have been attempting ever since their
appointment to ascertain thu relation
ship between the bank and Its va
rious debtors shown on the schedule
of assets attached to the report. and
to collect or secure these assets for
the protection of the creditors Of the
bank. Many of the assets shown on
the report arc of such character thai
It will require careful handling over
considerable period OF time to
avoid the sacrifice OF the same.
lowing to various contingencies 4.
is almost impossible for your re-
ceivers TO tell at this time what
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-23
Prayer Meeting Tonight

Because Wednesday, the day of the
'nid-week prayer meeting OF the We
mems Temperance League of America
AT Is South Third street. is Christmas
eve. the prayer meeting viii be held
this afternoon from TO s o'clock
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-23
DEATHS

ROBERTS-Died at Il East Cary street.
sunday morning, l o'clock. MRS.
MATTE CROSS ROBERTS, wife OF
George f. Roberts.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-23
Rcnorte (.nat S1nlen-

T. T. Harrison, OF 2506 Floyd ave-
nue.. reported To the police that d
goat had been stolen from him.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-23
The Weather

For Virginia and North Carolina
Rain Tuesday and probably Wednes-
days moderate east winds.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-23

ssVirginian. We congratu.
late the winners and wish that
all the participants might have
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-23
WHAT DEPQS|IQRS

Continued from First Page,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-23

amount they will probably be able
TO realize out of the assets as shown
by the report. but they Will from
time to time make further reports to
The court In regard to specific items
OF assets as the investigation pro-
crosses"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-06-03
Notice to Contractors.

The undersigned will receive, at the
parsonage of the Swedish Luthera
Maple Cheyenne Church, Cass County,
North Dakota, sealed bids up to 2
o'clock P. NJ. of the 18th day of June,
1913, for the furnishing of material
and labor for the construction Of a
church on the Southeast corner of
S.W. IA of Section 13, Town of Ray
mond, Cass County, North Dakota, ex-
cept the installation OF heating plant
and all steel plating inside, and the
decoration and painting of said church,
which will be let separately by the
owners. The excavation for the base
ment will be done by owners and all
material hauled from Reed Siding.
The construction of said church shall
be in accordance with plans and specl-
hcations, which can be seen Monday,
June End, and thereafter at the Scan
dinavian American Bank, 70 Broad
way, Fargo, North Dakota.
The contractor, whose bid will be
accepted, shall on receipt of notice Or
as soon as possible thereafter, enter
into contract and give acceptable bonds
In an amount equal to the amount OF
the contract.
The right is reserved to reject any
and all bids.
II. S. CHILGREN,
Harwood, N. D.
(May 80; June 2-3; Wkly June g.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-06-03
(June 3-10.)
TrespassIne

Sacred Heart Review: MA! MAJ"
sobbed Willie, do my ears belong to
my neck or my face?"
why, what is the matter?" was the
temporizing reply.
well, you told Mary to wash my
face, and she's washing my ears. too!I
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-06-03
MAY 80; June 2-3; Wkly June g.
Notice of Annual Meeting of Stock
holders.

Notice is hereby given that the an
nual meeting of stockholders of North
ern Savings Bank, a corporation, ad-
journed by resolution of the directors
the office of said corporation in the
City Of Fargo, Cass County, North Da-
kota, on Thursday. the 10th day of
June, 1918, commencing at min o'clock
A. M, for the purpose OF electing di-
rectors for the ensuing year. and for
the transaction OF any other business
that may regularly come before said
meeting.
Dated this 3rd day of June. 1913.
J, L. CLINE,
Secretary.
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A Bald Answer,

London Opinion: Barber. Hairs a
bit thin on top. sir. Have you tried
our hair tonic?
Bald Man. Nc, that wasn't the rea+
sen.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-06-03

a BILE BODIED men wanted for the
81 U. S. Marine Corps, between the
ages of 10 and 35. Must be native
born or have first papers. Monthly
pay SIS to $50. Additional compensa-
ton possible. Food, clothing, quarters
and medical attendance free. After 80
years service can retire with rs per
cent, of pay and allowances. Service
on board ship and shore in all parts Of
the world. Apply at U. S. Marine Corps
Recruiting Office. 16 Magill Block
Fargo, N. Oak. June 3 to 30, Inc.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-06-03

BUSINESS OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
department store, In good' I'VE Town
i lis SDHu1 none better; good country s9 1Go
rounding; does from $4,000 to $4,000
annually; best opening in the state for
good, live. up-to-date merchant LOOKING
ton and will show steady annual in
craase in business; good reasons for
selling: party will take some land in
On the deal. Real Estate Elk, Fargo.
" n
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-06-03

wANTED-Two we'll dressed young
men, single, g 81 to 80, to travel
nesota for the summer; experience un-
necessary; work will be both pleasant
and pro1table; applicants must be en-
ergetic, willing to work and ready to
start at once; exceptional opportunity
for right parties. Address w, w.
Jones, Fergus Falls, MINI.