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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-06
SUFFOLK LOWERS
CITY TAX RATE

SUFFOLK, VA. Sept s.--Superin-
tendent John Il. Primer. of finance
and accounts, at the council meeting
tonight, spoke OF the difficulty of al
ways accurately estimating the
amount needed TO carry on the citys
expenses. He declared the city's
credit la the very best. ssa.652 In the
sum recommended by Mr.. Primer as
necessary to carry on the city's Inter
est" He recommended q tax levy OF
s147 per 800 being a reduction In
rate tom. 1912 rates Of 5 cents and a
total reduction of s cents in the past
two years--l911-1a12 This tax rate
sss thus decreased Notwithstanding the
building of three handsome new
schools. The budget provides for
school purposes sls.22a
The report of the chairman OF the
finance committee was adopted with
the thanks of the council. Steps were
taken to add one mill to the general
levy to make sinking fund with
which To establish a library at some
future date.
On resolution presented by Mr..
Primer The council by vote of TO 2
voted 10 keep the matter OF estah-
fishing public parks on the. docket
The city attorney was instructed TO
ascertain what the city's rights are in
the matter OF subway at the Union
station before the Corporation COM
mission The danger to passengers at
the Union depot is regarded as great
by the council.
Mayor Holiday reported that at the
conference held yesterday with the
Old Dominion company, nothing was
gained and tonight a motion was
passed that the city appeal to the
corporation commission to have the
boat on the Nansemond river put
back.
Assistant police sergeants had their
pay increased 10 Ia cents per day.
An ordinance prohibiting the haul
ing or Irving OF wagons through the
streets Of the cemetery. except on
matters pertaining to cemetery busl-
ness presented by DIR. l.. c. Holland
was passed.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-06
SHOT WHILE He
SLEPT; MAY DIE
LEON WHITE VICTIM OF SHOOT
ING-PHYSICTANS SAY HE
CANNOT RECOVER.

ELIZABETH CITY. N. c.. Sept. s.
News was received in this city Today
from Currituck county. to the effect
that Leon White. prosperous resi-
dent of Poyner's Hill had been found
in bed with bullet wound In his
head He was unconscious when
found ana according to last reports
had not regained consciousness so he
could tell what happened. Doctors say
he canont recover.
No revolver was found In his room.
White ana his wife own considerable
property, and II Is said they had
agreed to have papers drawn up to
settle disputes that arose between
them
White went to the Currituck- court
house last Monday and did not return
home until Tuesday. 1t is believed he
was shot Tuesday night while he
slept The police are investigating
the shooting and an arrest is expected
at any minute
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-06

has followed between English-speaking
people are the names of Robert GIL
liam, ST.. and r. q. Stratton. OF this
city, and Judge Timothy Rives. Of
Prince George.
Tobacco Market
The sales of dark tobacco prim-
ings at the several warehouses during
the week ending with today aggre-
gated 57,780 pounds, at prices rang
ing from $3.50 to So per hundred
pounds. 1t is expected that the to-
bacco crop will be very large and the
quality good.
Wife Badly Beaten.
william Spencer. a white man of
this city, lis under arrest on the chage
of having cruelty assaulted and beat
en- his wife. On account of Mrs.
Speners condition she was unable to
appear In Police court this morning.
and Spencer's examination was con-
tinued by the police justice until Tues
day next.
Applications for Rooms.
The Y. NJ. c. A. office in this city
is receiving numerous inquiries from
young men. who anticipate coming to
Petersburg, as to accommodations for
room and board. As work has just
been commenced upon the erection OF
"a Y. NJ. C. A. building, the secretary
of the association is making every
possible effort to find accommoda-
ton for all applicants
Revival Services.
Large congregations are attending
the revival services at Halifax-Street
Baptist chapel. The meeting last
night was deeply interesting; the con-
gregational music lead by a large
chorus choir was very inspiring and
thoroughly enjoyed. The services be-
gin every evening at 8 o'clock.
Back from Auto Tour.
w. A. Crittenden, prominent citi-
zen of Victoria, Va, accompanied by
Mrs Crittenden and their daughter,
passed through this city last evening
en- route to their home. They are re-
turning from an auto trip to New
York State. They came by boat from
Baltimore TO Norfolk. Leaving here
at about s o'clock.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-06
Came After Bride,

william M. Lea. OF Tampa. Fla, a
prosperous Young man. came up to
Richmond yesterday to take back a
bride. In company with Superinten-
dent Lynton b. Lloyd. of Manchester
Postal station. he called upon Clerk
Breeder, OF the Hastings cours, yes
terday afternoon. and secured q
Incense to marry Miss Jennie Reynolds
well known young woman OF South
Richmond.
The marriage will be celebrated
this afternoon at o'clock in Balm.
bridge-Street Baptist church. and the
pastor, Rev. John w. Kincheloe. viii
perform The ceremony. Robert Orchi
tree, of Tampa, will be the best man
and Mrs /. B. Lloyd will be the ma
tron Of honor.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-06
BREAK GROUNDS FOR
NEW C0R!hTH CHURCH
OLDEST COUNTY EDIFTCE TO BE
REPLACED By HANDSOME
SANCTUARY.

IRVING. Sept. s.-"Ground Break
ing Day" at Corinth NJ. f. Church,
South. near Avalon, Northumberland
county, on Tuesday was decided sue
cess.
The lowering clouds Of the morn
ing did not deter the goodly crowd
from witnessing the beginning OF the
erection Of the handsome new edifcc
to take the place of the old. now fast
crumbling into decay.
At the morning services the pastor.
Rev. ]. e. Hearn. recited briefly the
history Of the beginning OF the new
building. and announced that about
$4,000 had been secured In cash and
in subscription; the balance will be
forthcoming with little or no diff
Guilty. The building Is to cost about
three thousand dollars after tho plan
drawn by Rev. J. D. Hosier. Every
body enjoyed the free dinner which
was served by the ladies OF the church.
church.
In the afternoon Hon. w. Mcdonald
Lee made a masterful address to the
laity, as did also Rev. e. r. Hall. of
Callao. to the assembled congregation.
Corinth church. erected In 1856. ID
one Of the oldest churches in the
county cit would be difficult. indeed.
to estimate the value or the power of
her influence. In almost every VILLAGE
and hamlet are to be found men and
women who have worsh.pped there.
Her people are a consecrated folk.
and deserving OF more than the usual
credit in the present instance. few
congregations In rural communities
having to their credit tho cost money
In sight before constru ction Is bcgun.
The membership numbers only 120.
Cornerstone laying Is expected to take
place some time next month, with
Masonic ceremonies.
Revival services will begin at Mel
rose church on Sunday morning al
II A. M. The pastor will be assisted
by Rev. Hugh J. Paylor. Of Reedviile.
The hours for service will be and
8 r. NJ
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-06
WINS SANDER SUIT
AGAINST STEPS0N

Especial TO The Richmond virginian.I
LYNCHBURG, VA, Sept. 5.---Tn0
jury in the Corporation court early
this afternoon, in the suit OF MIR
Beulah Gillian Boyd VS.. Harry
Boyd, which was brought for 35,U00
damages on the charge of SANDER re-
turned verdict of $4,000 in fav0n
of the plaintiff after being out . com.
paratively short while.
Mrs Boyd Is the widow OF w. M.
Boyd, and 1t was alleged that Harry
T. Boyd, her stepson, abused her
character by applying names whtcu
were calculated to have that effect.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-06
WIFE MURDERER TO
BE TRIED MONDAY

NORFOLK. Sept. Son charge
az murder in the first degree. G. b.
Jones, who shot and killed his wife
In the Norfolk Steam Laundry June
goth, will be put on trial for his life
today in the Corporation court. 1t IL
said that insanity will be the pris-
oner's plea
Jones will be represented by Attor-
ncys X. Boiling Wise, Of Harlan, KY,
formerly Of Loudoun county, and DAN
tel Coleman. OF Norfolk. Common-
wealth's Attorney John @. Tilton will
prosecute the case on behalf of the
State. s
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-06
NEGRO WHITESLAVER
TO LYNCHBURG JAIL

Especial 10 The Richmond Virginian.G,
LYNCHBURG, VA, Sept. 5.--AnI
order was sent from the clerks ONCE
of the Federal District court here to-I
day to the United States marshal at
Staunton for the transfer of Sam
Franklin. eelored, from the WiHehes-s
ter Jail to the Jail here where he will
be confined until his trial at the Ocsi
tober term of court.
The negro is being held for the acs
ton of The grand jury on the charge
of violating the white slave act at the
cavalry encampment at WinchesteE
early during the month OF July.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-06

Committees from Washington and
Chester Camps, Patriotic Orders Sons
of America, held a conference last
night and discussed the proposed con-
solidation of the two fraternal organ
izations. However, nothing definite
was decided upon. and the matter will
again be discussed in few days by
the committees.
Representatives of both orders
seemed inclined to favor the merger
AMI in all probability the consolida-
ton will be perfected in short
while,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-06
HERBERT ELDREDGE
GOES TO HAMPTON

Herbert Eldredge, OF the local
Young Mers Christian association,
has left for Hampton to become sec
rotary of the association of the PENN
sula city. He assumed charge OF his
new duties yesterday.
His departure from Richmond was
regretted by the officers ana directors
of the Y. NJ. c. A, as we'll as by the
remhers 10 made a capal lie off,
cial here, and his friends look to him
TO broadea The influence of the
Hampton association.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-06
CLAIMS $4,000
FOR LOSS OF EYE

Suit for $4,000 was instituted yes
terday afternoon in Henrico Circuit
court by j. w. Mosely against the
American Locomotive company. The
plaintiff IL claiming damages for the
loss OF an eye while at work at the
company's plant Attorneys Louis o.
Wendenberg and Edgar B. English
will represent Mosely.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-06
GOOD TOBACCO CROP
INDICATED BY SALES
AGGREGATE NEARLY 10000 POUNDS
IN FIRST WEEK IN Pc
TERsBTRG
WANT ACCOMMODATION
NUMBER OF YOUNG MEN CoNTEM-
PLATING MOVING To PETERS
BURG-CHARGED WITH
ASSAULT ON WIFE
WANT ACCOMMODATION
Virginian Bureau,
Mechanics Building,

Room ais.
PETERSBURG, VA. Sept. 5.--Late
last night, while passing along Boiling
brook street, the attention of Police
Officers Heelan and Jefferson was at
tracted by a noise in the liquor store
of /, c. Shore & Co. Upon investiga-
ton the officers discovered that the
store was being robbed. They succeed
ed in capturing the thief, who proved
to be Charles Scott. negro, VINO mas
on several occasions been convicted or
larceny. Scott had removed from the
store to an alley in the rear wagon
load of case goods. which he proposed
to haul away, but which he had not
had time to remove The store mas
been systematically robbed and up to
last night the thief had baffied detection
Scott is thought to have robbed the
store prior to this and disposed of the
goods. The negro had key that
fitted the lock to the front door, con-
seouently could enter and leave with
out leaving either the front or rear
door open. How he duplicated the key
Is not known.
Elect Delegates.
A. p, Hill camp. Confederate Vete-
rams, at It's meeting last night elected
the following delegates to the Grand
camp. which meets in Roanoke Sep
TENDER 18th to 18th: t. y. Beckwitn,
George Darricot. E, c. Powell, w. B.
Horner, Walter Jones, N. b. Simmons,
r. P Barham and Robert Gillian.
Delegates to the L. C. c.; r. 6. Thorn
son, Homer Atkinson. J. r. Smith. j.
NJ Mullen, ]. r. Little, w. B. Harri-
son. j. H Meacham, W. E. Gill and
Charles Lunsford.
petersburgers Named.
Among appointments made by Gov
ernor Mann on the Virginia commit
tee which will cooperate with the ma
ttonal committee having In charge the
celebration of the one hundredth ami
versary of the signing of the treaty
of Client and the century of peace that
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-06
Hohhle Skirt Her Downfall.

Mamie May Mercer. the little
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. E. G. Mer-
Ger. Of Forest Hill. suffered a severe
scalp wound yesterday in her home
when she fell against q bed.
Several of the little girls were Wis.
iting her and all agreed to play
"grown-ups." Mamie May put on a
hobble skirt. but owing to her in
experience in navigating in this new
tangled attire she tripped and fell
against the bed. She was taken to
her uncle. DR.. Wilbur Mercer, and
six stitches were taken In her head.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-06
Y. M. 6. A.
TO HOLD MEETING

The colored Y. NJ. G. A. will have
a special meeting for men Sunday a.
33o z. NJ. at the *True Reformer1e
hall. The new man in town will ads
dress the men. Rev. E. M. Mitcheiis
pastor of the Leigh-Street Meth0dist
church. Subject: The Man OF TO-
morrow" The live will sing special
songs. All men are invited.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-06
HARRISONBURC TO
HAVE NEW RESERVOIR

HARRIsoNBURG, VA. Sept. g.
The town council Of Harrisonburg has
authorized the purchase of seven
acres OF land In northeastern Har-
risonburg for the construction OF a
new reservoir to hold 5000. 900 gal
Ions. The discovery OF cave under
the present reservojr has forced IT,
abandonment onS account OF tho sink
Inn ground and lsAkak&
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-06
Held for Grand Jury.

field. two young Eouthsidera were
held for grand jury investigation when
arraigned yesterday before Justice
Henry A. Maurice in Police court.
part IL, on charges of assaulting Spe-
ciaI Policeman John A. Bergman.
OF Chesterfield county. The alleged
assaults were made last Monday, but
owing to the condition of the victim
the case could not be heard until
yesterday.
The assault was made at Fourteenth
and Hull streets. anil revenge for a
previous Arrest was the motive for the
attack.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-06
AT CRAFTS HALL

A request for an estimate "a
cost OF putting ynur Piano Or rsa1. l!S
Piano in perfect condition while yeNI
are on your vacation places you 49,
der no obligation. You'll be surpr1re
at the little cost. Cali. write ~
phone.
Broad ut Second Street.
Richmond. Va.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-06
Or. Purccr WIN Preach,

II, \
In Weatherford-M Memorial Baptist
church tomorrow. DR.. Frank Purcer
will conduct both services. Rev. Will
liam c., sale. who resigned the pas
torate last Sunday. has left for his
new charge in Kentucky.
The union class meeting OF the
Methodist Church will be held tomor-
row afternoon at 3 o'clock In Decatur
Street Methodist church
f. b. Cary.
E. B. Cary. forty-one years old.
brother of T. III. Cary. OF South Rich
mond and q brother-in-law OF Po-
liceman r. L. Dunnavant, died yes
terday morning in his home In Amelia
county. He leaves q widow and Ave
children. The funeral will be held
this afternoon.
Funeral Of Mrs. F1ippin.
The funeral OF Mrs. Mary Flippin,
who died in the home Of her sister.
Mrs. A. b. Ferguson. 1t Bon Air, were
conducted and the body was taken to
Powhatan county. She was buried In
the family burying ground. She was
q widow OF Leroy Flippin.
Personal Mention.
Mrs. Percy Baldwin ana son, Percy.
are the guests Of relatives at Farm
willie.
ing in the Memorial hospital. where
he recently underwent an operation
for appendicitis. "
Buford Wake has returned from
Mis- Hattie kelley y The guest Of
Nt6s Saliis THrntn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-27
BUNNY CONEY ISLAND KING
Moving Picture Comedian Is
Chosen for Mardi Gras.

The business men OF Coney Island met
Yesterday under the auspices OF the Mardi
Gras Association and chose John Bunny.
the moving picture comedian. as king OF
the Mardi Gras, which will be held during
the week beginning September S. Until
this wear the king was chosen BY popular
ballot in a newspaper. This year those In
charge OF the carnival decided that they
would hold an election by the business in
tcrests Of Coney Island.
The queen will he Miss Lillian Walker.
OF No. 1850 East 18th street. Brooklyn
They will be crowned on Monday night,
September 8. at Z o'clock sharp, in Luna.
\ great throne is being built and set up
in the centre of Luna Park and President
James \. Nelson promises that there will
be no lack of music, light and color at the
coronation.
After the coronation the first parade
will take place. Then the entire executive
committee of the Coney Island Mardi Gras
Association. accompanied by the grand
marshal and his aids. will escort the king
and queen back to the large dance hall in
Luna Park. where they will lead the
grand march in the official ball. The
carnival will be the most elaborate one
ever held at Coney Island.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-27
AT NARRAGANSETT PIER.

rs Telegraph 10 "' ''''''.'
Narracansett Pier. Il. J.. Aug. %
,,uonr those VINO witnessed the tennis
matches ~ Newport to-day were Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry y. Kane. Major Philip >
Bro,n. Mrs q. u. ". Gibson. Miss Jo-
sephinc Gibson. Miss Ernestine Jordan
Mrs Albert y Lambert Mrs. George ;.
NfcGrew. Mrs Theodore \. Baldwin and
Miss Catherine Judge.
Professor Brandcr Matthew ana MIS-
Matthews are at the Massasoit
Mrs. ". II. H. Switzerland. WIFE of
Rear Admiral Switzerland. commander
OF the Pacific feet. and Mrs. Paul Fitz-
simmons. of Washington, wife Of Medical
Director Fitzsimmons. L. 5. ~. retired.
rcre among recent registrations at the
Casino.
In a motor party at the Mathewson are
Stafford l.. Brown. Mrs. George w.
Brown. Miss Brown and Miss Helen
Brown. OF New York
Recent arrivals at the Pier arc Mrs
". y Merrill. Of New York; W. X. Proc
tor. IT,. and Mr.. and Mrs. Stewart Davis
Of southampton. Long Island; Mrs w.
II Scudder and Miss Scudder, OF st
Louis. james Bruce OF Baltimore, and
Mr.. G. H. Merriman. jr.. of Providence
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-27
PRAISES MAURICE F. EGAN
DR.. Leach Says Minister to Den
mark Will Be Retained.
From The Tribune Correspondent !

From The Tribune Correspondent
Cape May, Aug. 26.-'I am conhdent
that Maurice Francis Egan will be re-
tanned by the present administration as
Minister to Denmark" was the reply OF
DR.. Henry Goddard Leach. secretary oil
the American Scandinavian Foundation
TO a query put to him to-day DR.. Leach
returned from Northern Europe last week.
and is now staying with his father Dr..
\. l.. Leach. at his cottage here. Dr.
Leach went on a mission to Denmark
Norway and Sweden. where he was ar
ranging for an exchange of professors
and students between American and Scan
dinavian universities.
In answer to the question as TO whether
DR. Egan had been offered the ambassa-
dorship TO Austria, Or. Leach replied.
Absolutely. ! happened myself to be
present at the American Legation in Co
penhagen when the cablegram came with
the offer from President Wilson. | was
among the first TO congratulate Mr.. Egan
that President Wilson had paid him a
tribute as man OF letters and diplomacy.
However, as d friend of Denmark, ] OK
pressed the hope To him that he would
remain in Copenhagen"
a daughter of Minister Egan Is also
here with her family. She is Mrs Elmer
Murphy. of Washington, VINO was one Of
the most popular women at the court OF
the late King Frederick VIII o: Denmark.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-27
THEATRICAL NOItS'

,iorteomery and Stone and Elsie jams
-, ,bci. season I'm THE Lady OF the
sinner" at the Empire Theatre. syracuse
last night. on Labor Day they begin an
engagement AT the Illinois Theatre. chi
cago.
cix,v students ~ the culver Naval
School Of culver. Ind, who are IN Ne"
work 10 visit the Alabama, will attend
,,o performance Of The Passing Show OF
1914" M the Winter Garden tonight.
Vincent Wray. private secretary TO
Anna Held arrived yesterday from Paris
20 make preliminary arrangements for
tho coming Of Miss Held to America next
week She will play at the head OF the
Anna Held All Star Nariete Jubilee un-
d. tho management of John Cort this
ooason Her tour begins In about four
weeks.
Tho Gaiety Theatre. under the MANAGE
mont OF Klaw and Erlanger. Will begin
,ts fall and winter season on THURSDAY
s.ntomher (. The opening attraction VIII
no the Cohan and Harris production OF
Fdrar Selwyns latest play. Nearly Mar
ried." with Bruce McRae. assisted by
lane Grey. Virginia Pearson, Ruth Shep-
low Mabel Acker. Schuyler Ladd. John
Westley. Mark Smith. Robert Fisher,
VIM. Phinney. Delmar +. Clark and
Harry Lorraine.
The Colonial, Alhambra, EronN and Or
pheum Theatres will open the new vaude-
Vile season on the afternoon of Labor
Day. Ethel Levey will be the headliner
AT the Colonial Billy h. Van at the Al
hambra; Rush Ling Toy at The Bronx.
and Gus Edwards at the Orpheum.
owing to the intricacy OF the mechan-
ical equipment which forms part of the
entertainment of America" the new
Hippodrome spectacle. and the possibility
OF accidents. the management has en-
gagged two doctors to remain at tho
theatre day and night during the re-
hearsals.
Florence Nash. the creator OF the part
of Agnes Lynch in Within the Law"
has bought "A new play. by Hubert
Foster, entitled. The Little Striker. "
Miss Nash will star I'm the leading part
of the new drama Immediately after the
conclusion OF her contract with the pro-
ducers OF Within the Law"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-27
AIR IN DAY SCHOOLS GOOD
City College Experts Report on
Atmospheric Conditions.

IN general the Dir In the schools in
vestigated is in good condition, free from
excess dust and bacteria, cool and well
regulated as 10 temperature, though some
what dry. Certain schools. however show
serious degree Of oyerheating.' accord
ing to the report submitted yesterday TO
the Board of Estimate and Apportionment
by Professors Charles Baskerville and C..
r. A. Winslow. Of the College Of the City
Of New York.
This report on the atmospheric condi-
lions is the result Of close study on the
part Of the experts. who gave their ser
vices gratuitously TO the city at the re
quest Of the School Inquiry Committee OF
the Board Of Estimate.
Ten typical schools, two in Manhattan
three in Brooklyn, three in The Bronx one
in Queens and one in Richmond. some
with natural and some with artificial ven
tilation, were selected Each was visited
once a week from December 1872, to
March15. 1913. subsequently twenty-five
other schools were examined in order 10
see how far the conditions found in the
FIRST ten schools were reasonably repre-
sentative.
In night schools. however. atmospheric
conditions were found generally unsatis-
factory. -Four showed distinctly bad con
djtions both as to overheatnS and air
stagnation. aggravated in some instances
by the burning Of gas light.