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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-21
COMMITTEE HOLDS
UP THE INSPECTOR
No FRAME BUILDINGS WITHIN
THE FIRE i.fNfeS--To ftH-
TEND LIMIT.
MANY STABLES WANTED
CITY COLLECTOR 10 nE ELECTED
nv THE PE0PLE--PooB ROOM
QUESTION COMES Up
LATER.

Building Inspector Butler last night
before the ordinance committee Ell
the city council declared himself
against permitting frame buildings 10
be erected within the fire SINE
The question arose when Harrison
d Bates asked that cliont of theirs
te permitted rs erect q frame resi-
dence in q block which IS row oc6u-
PIED by frame dwellings. hnt which
7. sst inside the Ere lire by less MA" MY
sIf You do this" asid Mr. Hutler,
.syou Will set a precedent which VIII
place the building Inspector p office 3u
n had way, for there wiM be iunumer-
able requests for similar fayors We
are now striving To extend the fire
line. and hope the council viii ala us
in that endeaVor
Upon this statement Of the tnspec-
tor. the committee unanim0 usly de
clined to permit the construction Of
frame building within the fire line
THE question Of a restriction Of pool
rooms, with accompanying super
vision, was referred TO a subcomuHt-
tee embracing Messrs. Disney. Fopde-
Iehr ard Welsh.
A number Of requests for the erec-
ton of stables were presented. the
most important of which was one
presented by Mr.. @. G.. Woraham who
wishes to build a stable on he south
side of Canal street at Seventh street
for the Southern Express company.
Mr.. Moore objected to the permit
until the wishes OF the nciEhhoTing
property-owners had been consulted.
This proposition, together with 81
number Of similar requests, was left
to o subcommittee 10 report later.
The ordinance designated TO regulate
II the yentiiating and heating conditions
OF the various theaters was laid on the
x table with the request that the health
4 heard lock into the matter ard re-
mort Some ordinance which might
raver the conditions Of things
The ordinance handed In by the
{ city attorney concerning the oti}ce oI
the city collector was amended. of
4 motion Of MIR. Paul s0 that The CITY
cs,ftet.tor may he elected by tine Ifeo-
pie. as heretofore
The question as to whether the Of
fce should be placed in the hands
n. or fhe city council has been raised
@ and upon this question the CIV at
d torney had prepared m ordinance.
In presenting the ordinance MT
d Isnddon stated that Collector Haicf
sat had stated thag he 6sd uat carr whlet
MI way il went. Hat t1al be would lbf
the matter settled so he would know
what step 20 take NJ the coming cleo
ton
The ordinance provldcd for election
~ council Mr. Melton amended j
8 by making the election 10y the PEG
pie, and tie amendment s. as adopted
Unanimously.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-21

pITTSRUGG. PENN, March 90
Info nation from ana authentic source
today practically confirms the story
Ch6t the Marshall Fjeid company Of
Chicago, has 0ptioned The si,000. GOO
property lying between Fifth and
sixth avenues and Grant boulevard
and cherry alley
This ract is owned by Henry c.
Frlet. and lis the most valuable piece
IS real estate i'm Fittsburs. The
ground HAS been vacant for eight
years. since Friek bought the old
cathedral property. and the land adj
seent II IS said to he the intention
lo GREET one II the biggest depart
nrUt stores n America on this site
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-21

YOU may look far and
near, but you'll not find
Clothing made. trimmed and
with the set and style, so
characteristic of Berry Cloth
ing, outside Of the best Gus
tom shops.
Why?
One Of many reasons is our
producing organization has
prohted by thirty-fve years
experience
Our New York workrooms
are in control of one of the
best clothing designers in
America!
Buying our woolens from the
mills and making our own
clothing as we do, all jobbers
profits and National Adver-
Using" expenses are elimi-
mated
Then, having a will for the
Job of Quitting our patrons
in the best style may have
something to do with it. too.
Sack Suits, $15 to $40,
Norfolk Suits. 500 to $50.
Prince Albert Coats and
Vests. So.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-21
Dr. Callscn,s Snhiccts.

The subjects Of Dr II. N. Calsch's
sermon for this Sabbath at Beth
Ahabah viii be for Friday evening,
Ancient Brutal Hamarism and
Modern Refined nti-Semitism %
based upon the Book Of Esther, whose
story is commemorated by the Feast
Of I'urlm that falls on Sunday, 2Sd
instant. ON Saturday morning Or.
Calisc.h viii speak on Deborah. the
Prophecies" Services begin at SIS
Friday evening and II " clock Satur-
day morning The public is welcome
at all services.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-21
HEARS LYNCHbURG
TAXATION PROBLEM
EMINENT COUNSEL DISCUSSES
QUESTION BEFORE JUDGE SCOTT.
OPINION TO BE GIVEN LATER.

Judge Scott last night heard argg-
ments in the case OF the city Of Lynch
burg against T. r. McGinnis et ais.
concerning the question af taxation Of
certain properties in the city of Lynch
burg. which had been assessed by the
commissioners at the suggestion OF
State Auditor. Moore.
treasurer Of Amherst county lie is
endeavoring to collect certain sums
which he claims are due by the city OF
I.ynchburg. ana the city il eontesting
the assessment. claiming that the prop
erty assessed comes under the eXemp-
ton laws.
n. G. Manson. Jr. city attorney OF the
city Of Lynchburg, and Aubrey STROBE,
representing Amherst county, are the
contcsting attorneys. while Attorney
General Williams is looking cut Tor
the interests of the state.
Judge Scott viii hear further argu-
ments today, and viii give his opinion
later
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-21
- thnree Aenlnst noN.

G. r. DAVIS young man Of pre-
yious good character, was arrested
last night On the serious charge of
taking q horse and surrey belonging
80 Thomas I} Hicks son. and offer
ing Il for sale Friends ~ the lad
Believe he had ne intention Of doing
wreug, hut Was led 10 commit the al
legged crime through the fact that he
fsas shown bis family and friends re-
Gently that he BIS irresponsible He
will be heard by Justice Crutchfleid
This morning, ard IL is likely that he
Nisl be turned over t. physicians for
sSanaination as 70 his mental respon-
ssbiiity.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-21
KENESETH ISRAEL
CH|LDREN'S BALL

Keneseth Israel Sunday school schoi-
airs last night engaged in their annual
purim ball at Belvedere hall. There
were two hundred children and grown
ups present, Many fancy costumes
had one of the times of their lives.
The prizes were won by these young
sters
Girls-First prize, Rosa Orenstern,
as Queen Esther: second Nettie Bar
field Indian squaw.
Boys--First prize, Max Amster, as
Uncle Sam. second, Manual Passa-
menick, as newsboy; third, Herman
Roth, as Indian kid.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-21
Arrested On Serious Charge.

Ernest Smith. seventeen years old.
son of Edward Smith, of Engine
Company, No 10, was arrested yes
terday afternoon by Policemen Way
mack and Dunnayant on q serious
charge preferred against him by LIZ
zie Lee Straud. twenty-five years old,
daughter of Albert Straud, of Swans
boro.
He was turned over TO the Chester
field authorities and afterwards bail
ed for his appearance before Maeis-
trate L. W, Cheatham this morning in
SwansbOro court.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-21

Professor whitney ia preliminary
y rbal report and has been known to
the officers working or the case since
that time
Death was due to arsenical poison
Peculiar fes lures. which are involved.
have prevented tina authorities from
Communicating them 10 the public.
Mrs Eaton was placed formally under
arrest here at bingham, and not her
home
The two officers. Scott and Condor,
were told TO bring Mrs. Eaton 10 the
courthouse and they went to the resi-
dence IN Assinippi, in a taTiclh There
they found the widow wearing ii house
dress. doing household work. and
chores. The two officers waited for
Mrs f1aruu u charge fTFr dirvss, TX
they had told her that they wanted
her to go 10 bingham,
Mrs, Eaton Composed
Mrs Eaton's appearance when she
entered the courthouse was one Of
composure. She maintained her self
possession during the brief proceed
ings hut when she arrived at the Ply
mouth Hail little later she appeared
TO have been weeping
With the announcement ~ T %" dlA~
trict attorney thar Mrs Eaton mad
been placed under arrest, ana mat
the courtroom where be inquest was
being conducted secretly was TO be
thrown open te thr public, came The
statement that The accused was to
plead TO the charge III mur3er-
When the Judge catered and took
his seat at the bench, Clerk Pratt
called Jennie Baton
Mrs Eaton Rose wHh"at change
81 color or cNrrt au bgt before sbe
had 4 chance te SAY 70 WORD ItF eeUH~
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-21
" MRS. JOHN DOE !"
Continued from first page. }

morning. She could not furnish the
bond, and was, therefore. led back
to a cell in jefferson Market prison.
bitterly against her pleading to be
taken somewhere else.
Mrs. Northrop has fought desper-
ately since her arrest to conceal her
history.
Her sole excuse for any conduct
that she could not satisfactorily ex-
plain to the police was that there
existed conspiracy to kidnap her
infant child.
The woman was arrested on March
18th by Detective Griffith, of the West
Thirtieth street police station! on sus-
picion of being concerned in the many
recent thefts of purses from women
attending churches along Fifth ave-
nue.. She broke down on cross-ex-
animation. when she took the witness
stand in her own defense.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-21

After consuming less than one-balf
day the damage suit for the recovery
of IS piece Of property. which WIS III
charge If NJ j. and ]. f Talley.
ended yesterday with a verdict for
Gebhardt Butcher the plaintiff
Judge Wells yesterday admitted AZ
bert Clarke. under Indictment on
bigamy charge bah ein the sun cf
$500. w }. pobbina going his secur~
tfA
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-21

With the bottle as an illustration
the drummer evangelist drew many
morals, giving point to them all by
relating personal experiences, This
bottle Is small" said he but 1t con-
tains the story of half the world
woes and sorrows. It stands between
every man and success. Drunke mess
is a disease and the man who deals
out to hear him and seemed to en-
boys and girls. He who uses the bot
tie will most likely fan behind in
the race of life and make wreck
of all that Is pure and good and drag
his loved ones down with him
one young man was converted last
night and three gave their names for
membership in tho church.
The evangelist had three fine meet
ings yesterday. his first being at the
Richmond Cedar Works where he de-
livered his fourth address to the boys
of those shops. Like they dc at all
shop meetings the workers turned
out to hear him and seemed to en-
joy has manner Of putting the gospel
The lecture on The Prodigaf made
a deep impression upon his hearers
asid after ne had finished speaking
there We're many requests for PRAYER.
Mr.. Williams has been drinking man
himself, VINO has been cured but his
experiences qualify him to help other
mon in their fight against drink.
Al 3 clock he spoke at the Fir~
ginia Railway and Power company
y n. C. A. where he vas heard with
interest by the motormen and CON
duCtors Of the street railway line
Mr. Williams has three services to-
day beginning at noon al the Ameri-
can Locomotive Works, where ne will
conduct his last shop meeting His
subject viii be mo Room For jesus -
Prayer" viii I've his subject at the
Broad Street church this afternoon al
4 o'clock, and "The Knock Of the
Nail-Pierced Hands at the church
tonight
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-21
Really 'IrAnsfs,rS

Deeds # bargain and sale wera
recorded as follows n Hastings court
part IL. r. L. Barnes transferred dfty
Zee. fronting Twentieth street bee
tween uuI and BainbridEe streets. 80
W Reginald walker FOR censiacra-
ton uf $40 and either yaluablcs.
Ruth f. Cutting acquired thirty
two feet ON Fourteenth street near
Semmes street. from Florence Par
IRISH Mercer. consideration. 500 and
other good and valuable corsidera-
tons
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-21
NEGRO suspect released.

James Barnes. the negro who was
arrested last Saturday night on sus-
picion of having shot and seriously
wounded l.. s. Cocker, a Chesterfield
farmer. has been released from GUS
tody, Since his arrest number of
Swansborians who have been vic
Tins of numerous hold-ups in the viii
Iage. have taken a look at the negro,
but none have positively identified him
as their assailant Coker also de-
clares that he is not positive as to
the highwaymanIs Identification.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-21
Writ of Error In Divorce case.

The state Supreme Court OF APP
peals yesterday allowed John l.. Hair
ston. Of Henry county, writ of error
in his appeal fro mthe Circuit court
of that county, which dismissed his
application for am absolute divorce
from his wife. Mr.. Hairston charges
wilful desertion in his bill of COM
plant.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-21

The erection of number of negro
houses IN the Midlothian turnpike in
the vicinity of Weatherford Memorial
Baptist church has caused considera-
bic complaint by owners of nearby
property and the members of the
church. The buildings are being con-
structed for August Simonpietri.
The matter has been reported to
officers of Chesterfield, but there be-
ing no law in the county to restrict
this, the only thing for the citizens
of Swansboro to do is to appear be-
fore the next session of the State
legislature and ask that a segrega-
ton act be passed
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-21
Qualities AS Guardian.

William Hanes appeared before
Judge Ernest Fl. Wells yesterday in
Hastings court, part II, and qualified
as guardian of Leonard Hanes. thir-
teen years old.
The youngster has given his par
ents some worry recently On March
I'd he ran away from home, and was
located three days afterwards in an
uncles nome, Hampton.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-21
WH|SKEY BOTTLE
TELLS SAD STORY
SMALL BUT CONTAINS HALE THE
WORLDS WOES, SAYS EVAN
GELIST WILLIAMS.

With an empty whiskey bottle in
, his hand. Rev. Billy Williams spoke
last night at Broad Street Methodist
Episcopal church on what a Drink
ing Man Should Say to His Boy
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-21
DEMAND ACTION On
lC0ntInuel frum First -

and these gentlemen will wait upon
the council next Tuesday evening
when the matter of annexation is to
be taken up and press the subject on
behalf Of the business men of Rich
mond.
The meeting lasted less than an
hour and the talks were limited to
seven minutes. John G. Easley. who
opened The discussion, advanced the
substantial argument of the r f. d
Z. crossing. which has agttated the
people Of the West End for long
time in the matter of the extension
Of the streets Nh Easley said he
was sure the railroad was ready to
meet the city half way but the city
had not done its part
Accentuatcs Congestion.
j. A. Landstreet quoted the statis-
ties which were given the club at
the recent luncheon when annexation
was discussed and added to them the
figures giving the number of people
to the square mile, accentuating the
congestion that exists James l., An
derson declared that the longer the
annexation move is delayed the more
expensive becomes the procedure.
Allen Saville urged annexation OF ter
rltory looking TO Eichmond's growth
for twenty years as the wise and
economic move.
w. L. Ragland, mayor of Barton
Heights declared that municipality
was willing and anxious to come in
and had already knocked at Rich
mond's door
Mayor George W. Rahlke of High
land Park, stated that his suburb had
application for annexation, and thus
far had been treated with fine scorn.
They n re- now considering "a bou1 iS9yIa
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-21

tonight AT a meeting Of the South
Richmond Democratic club. THIS
will he the first meeting in several
months
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-21
Arrange Big Meeting.

Arrangements for a meeting to
which all candidates aspiring to- offices
becoming vacant this year. will be
invited 20 be present will be made
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-21
To Elect Omccrs.

n a meeting a 4 T. NM tamp.
Sons Of Confederate Veterans. tomor-
row night, officers will be elected fer
the ensuing term Plans will also he
perfected for the rally at the April
meeting. when Rev, II. W. Battle, Of
charlottesville, chaplain general Of
the state. will deliver an address on
the life and character Of jefferson
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-21
Vests, 500.

At this time OUR BOYS
DEPARTMENT is BOOMING
with the most attractive styles
made for the little wonders.
We can give you anything
that any New York store can
offer.
Sacks and Norfolks for the
boys,
Sailors and Russians for
the tots.
All fresh, stylish garments
that put your boy at his best.
Prices, S. to So.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-21
- ster E.ntertalnment.

An enjoyable Easter entertainment
was given at d. NJ. Brown school this
afternoon After Il violin soto from
Master Robert Gamble, Welcome
Spring" was sung by chorus of
twenty -four children Recitations
descriptive of the opening OF spring
were made by Helen ROgerson, Sarah
Young. Evelyn williams. Edith Ram
sey Agnes Moyler, Harry Meacham
and Samuel Reinach. Mrs. Herbert
Talley was at the piano.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-21

lEanllnL II 9rom - IIasa.-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-21
Hustings Court In Session.

The March term of the Hastings
court began this morning Judge Null
len presiding. There were only two
cases considered by the grand jury.
Joe Ellis. colored, charged with a
felony. was discharged. The other
case. that of Florence Butler, col
ored, was given sixty days In Jail and
fined s. TOR unlawful cutting.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-21

Another meeting of the committees
of the chamber of commerce and Re-
tail Merchants association was held
Yesterday afternoon to discuss the
building of a new and modern 100
room hotel The meeting was held
behind closed doors. but report is that
il la tentatively planned to purchase
the New Shirley hotel and build there
The price of the Shirley is said to be
$4,000. and of the new building
100000
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-21

IF you purchase one Of the
The chronicle=news., 1913-07-10
Black is Popular Color
I in Millinery Mo,o

Oee Of tn. fashion surprises Of the
6hrrent season il served to MS
through the lin-s OF millinery and
What 10 called 4 "symphony In
black" II II said that In Paris one
sfarssly secs = hat IN any other color
snd that most Parisisns arc using
heack In some form or another. sna
cutie the most correct hat IL tha,
nads Of all biack-of mcir-. tuilc or
satia-~ith 4 single large rose or
flower Of some sort.
Smartly Gvwned women Of th's
country have follcwd this lead. and
wear black hats for drcs.y occasions
far more than the buyers cxpcct.,i
they would do. for II 10 said tina,
they looked for . decline In black.
but Instead Of decrease In the style
q 10 constantly advancing. and 1c
may look for something Of u run u.
black In the fall.
AZ 4 gathering OF representative
New York women at the polo games
. decidedly novel note WAS produced
by several Of the best dressed wom-
en-. Who have recently returned fro II
Paris. The style is remarkably be-
coming. especially In the medium
siae. and. considering the variations
To which II IL adapted this idea IN
millinery should be \ nOnl1ar one
. Although II Is charming when
The chronicle=news., 1913-07-10

made Of all lace or net. II IL equally
70 when combined with othe: ma
teriai as velvet or silk used ss =
crushed crown.
Maiine and BRUSSELS net are for1-
Ing to the front In popular favor ~
materials for making black hats. and
The prospect Is that they Will piS,
an Important part In the fall miili-
merry.
As tho warm weather advances.
white hats are gaining In popularity
and there is really M style which 10
so cool and attractive looking for
the extreme warm weather as white.
Euy crs who spend much time In Pa
ris tell us that Parisians do not con-
slider the weather 10 much In regard
to styles and coiors n Americana.
for they do not have the excessive
heat which Tiostonians experience.
and all black hats do not look 70
heavy and uncomfortable there II
the, do IN . lcss moderate climate.
Glove buyers say that this same
rule applies to that line ns we'll a,
tn millinery. and that the women Of
Paris wear white Kid xlovce~. whoa
American women insist on wearing
white silk and lislc. nm they are
much more comfortable.
Indications for small shapes poiat
to u continuation Of the small aud
medium sized hats. and many Of .hc
soft crowns are shown by the msnu-
fnctcurcrs. These are Of the drapcd
effects which have proven 10 popular
this summer.
The chronicle=news., 1913-07-10
HAM FL 5 ( !:|!|S;|S |!!'||

tive part In politics-not beyond the
duties which every good. citizen
ought to perform. am normally =
Republican. but ! an . great admirer
Of President Wilson and voted for
him at the last ciection.''
Mr.. sayrc~ said that he was also
an sdmircr Of Colonel Roosevelt. He
Ia % Interested In his present work
that he ix planning to remain at the
office this summer without taking
ay vacation. In relikion he Is an
Episcopaiian. while Miss Wilson
comes from n Presbyterian family.
District Attorney Whitman vas
surprised tn learn that one Of hsa
newest assistants had become Gu
gagged tn Miss Wilson.
MIR. Ssyrc has been here rince last
October said the district attorney.
and hts work has been Of the fiu.
cst sort. lie Is very fine young
man. lie has my hcsrticst conkrst-
ula,ions.'
- think this In n ftnc commentary
on the non political character Of my
The chronicle=news., 1913-07-10

'Anothcr time ] started out from
Nome. Alaska. with Q small schoon.
sr and with = Russian trader ~ =
com mpanion. We took turns stand
Ing .: the wheel. We sailed across
Bchring Strait and up by northern
Siberia 5000 miics xbovc visdivos.
tok. We came back to Alaska by
Cape Prince Of Wales. hut tdcprr.
ris,iusly) there wasn't anything
very exciting In that. Just an or
dinsry cruise. When Perry got back
from the North Pole Z met him In
t.arbador aud came down with him.
My chief interests have always
been In social work. While In Hxr-
ward ! worked In the Boston settle
mcnt house and ! AM now president
of the william college civic service
committee. y New York organization
which was formed for the purpos.
Of Interesting the young alumni In
social welfare work and getting them
started along the lines that appeal
TO them.
II nm here In this office getting
tho experience that is required be-
fore \ person Is admitted to the bar.
incidentally. I find II u very fine
field for social service. I have a
chance TO meet all kinds and coudi-
tions Of people. TO study their needs
aud often to be of real assistance TO
them. I have wider opportunity
for study than I. would In = settle.
mcnt.
Il have not yet decided what ficlt
Of work I will eventually follow.
After I have been admitted to the
bar ! may take up active work as u
lawyer or I may devote my entire
time to social service. expect to
remain right here In this office while
the present administration is In con-
troll.
''1 don't cxpcct to take q very nc.
The chronicle=news., 1913-07-10

I don't expect to take = very ac.