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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-18
ACCEPT MODIFIED
OFFER Of CARRIERS
WAR BETWEEN NORTH CARO-
INC. SETTLEMENT.

Especial to The Richmond Nirglnianl)
RALEIGH y. G., Sept 1.-The
modified offer Of the carriers for
settlement Of the freight rate con-
troversy between this State and the
railroads will be submitted to Gov
ernor Craig and hts advisers by CEair-
man Travis. of the North Carolina
corporation commission. with the re-
commendatfon. that II be adopted hy
the legislature II is expected 20 save
North Carolina shippers S2,9oe.Voo
year in freight bills. and to remove
those Determinations in shipments
from the West that have horne tbs
brunt Of the attack of the shippers.
Governor Craig telegraphed w, 3.
Council and r.. j. Justice requesting
them to come to Raleigh for a con-
ference an dtoday Mr.. justice was
Closeted with the governor. y, t.
Broughtpn If this city the third
member Of the legislative freight rate
commission was present.
Chairman Travis spent Saturday
with Chairman Clarke, of the inter-
state commerce commission. wheu
the whole matter was reviewed.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-18
STATE WILL HAVE
EXHIBIT At FAIR
TO BE OF GREAT EDUCATIONAL
VALUE. THIS TINE PARTAk-
ING or INSTITUTE.

The state department of agriculture
will have fire exhibit at the Virginia
State fair this year, though IL viii
vary considerably from the display
which attracted so much attention
last fall
The display OF farm products made
last year viii he omitted this time,
Commissioner kolner believes that
the showing of farm products from
the counties Will be sufficient to In
terest the visitors to the exposition
without the necessity of the depart
ment of agriculture entering that field,
This year the departments exhibit Will
he of a strictly educational nature.
It VIII partake the nature of
farm institute. Disease of plants and
treatment. truck culture; soil meth
DDS seed inspection and classification,
with processes of germination. and the
aepartment's methods Of fertilizer in
spection VIII be strikingly exemplifled.
and expert demonstrators Will he on
hand 10 show visiting farmers how
these tricks are turned.
Director John J. Owen. of the de-
partment. will be in charge of the
exhibit,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-18
MISS MARGARET LEE
NOW OUT OF DANGER
RICHMOND WOMAN INJURED IN
WASHINGTON; BUT Is WELL
NOW.

Pleasing news was received from
Washington yesterday regarding the
condition OF Miss Margaret Lee, who
was hurt by falling tn the street in
that city last Thursday. Miss Lee
has many friends and relatives here
who have had concern since news of
the accident reached Richmond.
Miss Lee is one of the old resi-
dents. She has sent many young peo-
pie along the road to success as a
teacher at the old Powell institute.
and Is beloved by hundreds,
She was crossing a street in Wash
ington last Thursday. In the con-
gestion Of traffic she became bewild-
cred and fell across Il street car track.
She was taken to the Louise home.
where she has lived for some time,
and medical attention was given. For
awhile. II was thought internal in
juries might result seriously. but a
letter from Washington yesterday TO
her sister Miss Julia Lee, stated that
she was getting along nicely, and that
her injuries were not OF as serious a
nature as was at first believed, Miss
Julia Lee, will leave today for Wash
ington 70 he with her.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-18
STATE MUNICIPAL
LEAGUE MEETS SOON
SESSION AT ROANOKE WILL
DRAFT GENERAL COMMISSION
GOVERNMENT LAW.

The Virginia League Of Municipali-
ties Will meet at Roanoke October
f4th-l 5th, according TO the announce
ment of Colonel ". FL Sergeant. Of
Norfolk, president Of the league.
The principal business coming be-
fore the orga nization will be the
drafting If a general law setting out
terms under which the cities of the
Commonwealth may have commits
sion form Of government as Confem-
plated in the constitutional amend
ment adopted last year. The amend
menI provides that cities having more
than so. goo population may obtain
commission charters ley special act OF
the general assembly, bat that for
other cities general law shall be
enacted by which, upon terms and
conditions 10 he specified therein. they
my change their plan of municipal
organization.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-18
DRAINS NEEDED ON
PETERSBURG Pike
ATTORNEY PULIIAM WILL. APPEAR
BEFORE BOARD MONDAY RELA-
TIVE TO MATTER

In order To ascertain the decision of
the Chesterfield board of Supervisors
relative to certain drains on the Pc
tersburE turnpike. Wills G, Pulliam,
attorney for the Virginia Railway and
Power company. VIII appear before that
body next Monday morning at the
regular semi monthly meeting,
The street car company has offered
the supervisors S637 to allow the
county road force to make the proper
drainage along the tracks from Maury
street 10 stop No Il. Drains from
stop No J. to Petersburg were placed
on the turnpike five years ago at con-
siderable expense to the car company.
and five more are badly needed at the
present time from No. IL TO South Rich
mopd.
The sum offered blythe Virginia Rail-
way ard Power company has been re-
fused at one time by the hoard Of
supervisors. but the drains have be-
cotne necessary and it is is believed
that this sum will be accepted at the
meeting Monday
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-18
NEGRO CONVICTED
ON ASSAULT CHARGE
ARTHUR THOMAS SENTENCED
ONE YEAR FOR HITTING
ERNEST DUNNAVANT.

Found guilty Of assaulting Ernest
Dunnavant. a young South Rich
monder. Arthur Thomas. negro. was
sentenced to serve one year in the
State penitentiary yesterday afternoon
by the jury in Hastings court part H..
According to the evidence of Dun
nayant. he was walking down Twenty
second street, between cambridge and
Hun. with several Of his friends when
he was assaulted by the negro, He
said that he accidently walked into
the negro, who, with an outburst of
profanity. hurled the Ratchet at him
The weapon struck him on the head
citing a deep cash.
Harvie Strong, who was charged
with making an assault on Maggie
Alexander. was acquitted by the jury.
Both parties are negroes. Strong was
represented by Attorney Joseph C.
Nannally--
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-18
SEES BANNER YEAR
FOR POSTAL STATION

From present indications the total
receipts at Manchester postal station
VIII be larger this fall than ever be-
fore with the month little more
than half over. the sale of stamps has
already exceeded that OF last Septem-
Der The mail Is becoming heavier
each day n large quantity OF which is
second class matter.
superintendent Lynton p. Lloyd de-
clared yesterday that he believed that
this would be the banner year. not only
since he took up the relns of the sta
ton. but taking all OF the previous
years into consideration.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-18
BRIGHT LEAF CROP
FINE THIS YEAR

Director of Institute John J. owen,
OF the State agricultural department,
who has returned from his vacation.
reports that the quality of the bright
tobacco In Prince Edward county was
never finer, and the crop throughout
the bright belt promises well.
the crop was materially injured In
that immediate section by disastrous
hailstorms a month or more ago. but
the present crop is curing splendidly,
and 1t is the hope of the planters that
the improved quality of the leaf will
offset in large degree the loss the
planters have sustained in quantity.
The warehouses at FRrmville and
Danville are quite busy now with Of
ferings of the bright leaf; the Rich
mond market. which handles he mark
leaf tobacco exclusively, has not open
ed yet.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-18
IMMORTALITY RAMPANT
AMONG NEGRO TROOPS

ing condition OF immortality among
the negro troops of the United States
army 1t could be plainly concluded
from the evidence that establishments
for moral purposes In which white
women were concerned followed the
camps of negro soldiers Much of
the testimony was unprintable and
the entire case was revolving
The trial was commenced in the
United State District court this morn
ing before Judge Henry G. Mcdowell.
the prosecution being conducted by
T. j. Munsey. assistant district attor-
ney. while Harry r. Kern, of Win
chester. appears for the negro.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-18
PLANS FOR
PEACE CELEBRATION
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE NAMED
LAST NIGHT TO CARRY
ON WORK
TO MEET SATURDAY
J. III. STEWART AND w. III, HUM
PHREY, OF AMERICAN COM
MITTEE, WILL ne HERE
ON THAT DATE;

With an attendance Of more than
twenty-five leading and representative
citizens, at meeting Of those named
by the mayor as committeeman to ar
range for the celebration of the one
hundredth anniversary Of the treaty
of Client, at the jefferson hotel last
night, an executive committee was
formed to proceed with the work
Mayor Ainslie could not be present
being in attendance upon an i'm
portant meeting of the police board,
and in his absence w. r. Dabney. of
the chamber of commerce, presided
The Idea of the mayor to have the
chairman of the various committees
from the executive committee was fol-
lowed out by Mr.. Dabney. Chairmen
of all the standing committees were
elected and those chairmen. as had
been suggested by Mayor Ainslie. VIII
constitute the executive committee.
Outline Program.
The executive committee will meet
in the Office Of the mayor Saturday
morning at II O'Clock at which hour
j. IL. Stewart and W. Fl. Humphreys
Of the American committee Will meet
In conference with the local executive
committee, OF which the mayor is
chairman. and will outline a program
for the big meeting to be held here
December Bird and 9TH
There will probably be several
thousand in attendance upon the con-
ference in December. The member
ship will reflect the intellect Of the
country and representative American
citizenship.
Among those present last night
were. f. S. Goodman, A r. Guigon,
John Il. Minor, w G Stanard, Eppa
Hunton. Jr, J. A. O. Chandler. r. w
Boatwright, Fritz Sitterding. 8. G.
Mitchell, q. W, Rogers. J. G, Corley,
w. T Dabney. il ". Anderson,
Charles r. Boiling, 5. T Morgan, John
Miller. Jr.. r. Lee Peters T. NJ. Car
rington.
Election of Chairmen.
Before the meeting was called to-
gether the various committees got to-
gether and elected their chairmen. In
each instance the chairman was pre-
sent, and he stated that he would eX
ert himself TO the general interests Of
the movement
As selected the chairmen arc; En-
terrainment, j. 9. Corley. history, DR.
$ G Mitchell; invitations. Mayor
Aiuslie; information, f $ Goodman;
publicity. Professor r. W. Boatwright;
tours. H. w. Anderson with George
w Rogers. vice-chairman; ways and
means, d16H M Mlt4CFs H. executive,
MaXar- A4uslie----
These together with T. NJ. Caring
ton. James 4. Duuherty. j. Taylor
Ellyson. r. Lee Peters ard W Fl
Adams. constitute the executive com
mittee.
The object Of the movement is to
formulate plans and 10 cooperate
with similar bodies in other communi-
ties for a uniform celebration of the
anniversary of peace between Eng
speaking people.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-18
DEFINITE ANSWER
FROM WILSON soon
SENATOR SWANSON TELEGRAPHs
PRESIDENT MAY COME
TO FAIR
IS NOT YET READY
FINAL ANSWER WILL DE GIVEN
In A FEW DAYs--HOUsTON
EXPECTED TO

The telegram above was received
at State fair headquarters yesterday
evening. Mr.. Page Immediately got
In touch with State and city officials.
with the object In view of having all
Of them urge the president to come 10
Richmond during the State fair. when
ne may meet so many thousand Viz
Einians. and where they may meet
him.
Congressman Montague and Sena-
tor Martin. together with other mem
hers of the Virginia delegation in con-
gress, are doing all thief can TO have
the president accept the invitation Of
the city of Richm ond. extended him
by the mayor and the president of
the common council, together with
Senator Swanson and Congressman
Montague. and President Fairfax Of
the Fair association.
Expect Acceptance.
Members of the delegation which
went to Washington a week ago was
very much Impressed with the manner
in which the president received them.
He said ne would come 10 Rich
Ynond II business Of state did not in
terfere The fact that he has not
declined to come encourages the city
officials very much. and they have
hopes that he may find time TO run
down for a few hours.
Those on the committee which
waited upon the president were
Mayor AinSiie. President II. l.. Peters,
of common council. c. L. Radcliffe,
Leigh r. Page. II. l.. Spiiman. Abe
Warwick. G. G. Russsll, Senator
Swanson. Congressman " Montague.
Henry Fairfax. Harry Tucker and
Major Hemphn.
Secretary Of Agriculture Houston
told the delegation nc would max .
every effort Ia visit Richmond during
the fair. as he wished TO take ad-
vantage Of looking over the aRrIcul-
tural displays. many OF which were
to be given under the direction Of
r O. Sandy. OF the agricultural! de-
partmeut,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-18
ELECTRIC PLANT TO
UNDERGO INSPECTION

\ thorough inspection of the Rich
mdnd Electric company, Eighth and
McDonouEh streets. viii be made this
afternoon at 1880 o'clock by the coun-
ell subcommittee on ordinances with
a view OF recommending certain
changes in the city ordinance. The
proposed changes in the ordinance
deals exclusively with that part which
covers city electrical regulations,
Because os these regulations tho
operation of the Richmond Electric
company is a technical violation OF
the city ordinance.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-18
STUDENT
TO SPEAK AT CHESTER

Shntino kitasawa. japanese, will
deliver lecture Friday night, Sep
TENDER 26th, in the Masonic hall. of
Chester, While resident of Japan
Mr. ktasawa was a student in the
Wasdea university, and was taught by
lnazo Nitobe. poetic Jap. who
charmed university circles last year.
Mr.. Kitasawa Is q graduate of the
University Of North Carolina. and is
at present a student in the Johns Hop
kins university, from which he ex-
poets TO graduate with a doctor of
philosophy degree.
His lecture will he illustrated by
large number Of stereopticcn views of
various japanese scenes.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-18
WIN Inspect Territory.

Attention of the postal authorities
al Washington has been called TO the
petition ask1g for two deliveries
daily. which was presented recently
by the citizens Of Forest I'M and
vicinity. The matter has teen refer
red to the local rural inspector and
he viii go over the territory in few
days. The petitioners were headed
by Augustine R0Nall. OF FOREST HIu
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-18
BANKER rendered
SURPRISE PARTY

w J. Fisher. assistant cashier of the
Merchants National bank, was ten
dered Il surprise shower party last
evening in his home. 1918 Porter
street, by a mum her his South Rich
mond friends Mr.. Fisher moved TO
Porter street only few days ago and
The party who gave him the surprise
consisted mostly Of his new nesghbors.
After indulging in parlor games re-
freshmeats were served.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-18
PERSONAL MENTION

Miss May Misenheimer. VINO has
been visiting friends In North Caro-
lima for several weeks, has returned
to her home.
Marceslus Beaureguard Butts is de-
tanned at his home on account of sick
ness
n. l.. Pulllam. who has born sick
in his home at Forest Hill. Is able to
be ont again.
Miss Frances Craig is visiting in
Philadelphia and New York.
Miss FANNIE V. Belcher. OF Ches-
terfeId county. expects to spend the
winter with her aunt. Mrs J. NJ. Hines.
sylvester Wyatt, who has been quite
sick, Is improving
Harry Cobhs. who has been visiting
sin Buckingham county, has returned
\ homo.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-18
PHILIPPINE SLAVERY
REPORT TO GARRISON

WASHINGTON. Sept I7.-secre-
tary Garrison has the report on slav
cry and peonage in the Philippine
Islands. made by Dean c, Worcester
before him
1t is intimaieti AZ the war depart
ment that a statement on the report.
and the situation 1t has revealed. Will
be forthcoming from Secretary Gar
rison's office in a few days
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-18
FOUR OF BELATED
PRECINCTS COME IN

Four az the missing precincts which
tantai.zed Secretary Brenaman and
his coterte of tahulators who made an
earnest enGeavor To present complete
returns to the state central commit
tee AZ its recent meeting. came in
yesterday. They were from Highland
county. and rendered the returns from
that bailiwick complete. though why
they should have been held up from
August 5th until September 18th the
county chairman did not attempt 10
explain.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-18
TRY Negro For Murder.

John Brooks, charged with the n1ur-
der ~ his wife, in Huh street. several
months ago. will he arraigned this
morning before q jury In Hastings
court part II. The murder is said
to have been premed:tated affair. he
having quarreled with his wife in
the morning and then k1i;ed her sew
eral hours later
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-18
DR.. ANNA SHAW
TO GIVE ADDRESS

Especial to The Richmond Virginian,)
LYNCHRCRC Sept 17.--1t is an
nounced that Or. Anna Shaw, the suf-
fragette, will he in Lynehhurg at the
State equal suffrage convention which
meets mere in October. The Roanoke
Suffrage league in working on a plan
to secure her services to speak in the
Magic city after the convention ends
here and 10 this end. the secretary of
the league there. has been instructed
to write her a letter of invitation
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-18
ENROLMENT AT OAK
GROVE INCREASES

A number Of new scholars entered
Oak Grove school Yesterday and the
enrolment this year exceeds that of
last year by almost nifty Miss Du
Val is principal Of the school.
Both new and old pupils will he as
signed their lessons today and the
regular studies VIII begin tomorrow
morning at S45 O'Clock
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-18
Six Months for Taking Clothes.

Marie Coles. colored. who liked the
dresses of Rosa Gaines eolored SO
well that she wanted TO wear them.
and To wear them broke into the
Gaines Woman's house and stole them.
yesterday in Police court was given
six months in jail. The charge was
reducted to petit larceny
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-18
Committees To Meet.

Fratc~nal organizations Of swans
horo and the School and Civic league
of this place will send comufteeS to
a meeting tonight in Robbers hall. for
the purpose OF perfectine arrange
ments for the presentation OF flags to
the two new schools in Manchester
district.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-18
buckingham store Robbed.

tSpceiai r. The Richmond Eirginian
BUCkINGHAM VA, Sept, If
The csNh drawer in the stoN OF r. II
Spencer was emptied Of about thirty
dollars last week. The theft was com
mi,ted In the day time. while the
statesmen were occupied in another
part of the store and ii IS thought
that il was the work of some one IA
mHar WITH the location, The thief
has rnt Heen apprehended as Vet al
though the county authorities are on
the look out for him.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-18
DEMOCRATS WILL
ELECT OFFICERS

Oficers VIII he elected tomorrow
night for A period Of one year at
regular monthly meeting of the South
Richmond Democratic club. Fresl-
dent Garter c. Jones, Vice President
Walter &. Du Val and Secretary Raj
ley +. Shjflet have worked hard dur
ing the past year for the welfare on
the organization and in all probable
ivy they viii be again elected TO the
Offices.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-18
But THE POOR PIANIST AND SEC
oND SIGHT PREsTTDTGAToR
MIST PAY $4,000

Colonel George Rogers made a tell
Ing speech before the finance commit
tee Tuesday night. He waxed eloquent
and arose TO the occasion while he
spoke flowing words concerning the
fortune tellers and the hurdy gurdy
people who are Rocking into the midst
of the city
He had offered in common council
TWO ordinances fixing license fees for
palmists and second sight artists and
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-18
Club 10 E,ntertain.

An entertainment VIII he gwen to-
morrow evening in the howe II Mrs.
Waiter s Bailey 5000 Semmes ave.
nue.. Woodland Heights, by the Mas
lin Bacon Amusement club The ems
tertatnment VIII be given for the bene-
fit of the woodland Heights Baptlst
church A silver Offering VIII ba4
taken at the door.
Some of South Richnond's best
talent. comprise the Muslin Bacon
club. ami the entertainment is sure ~
be a success.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-18

SUIT for 81 600 was tiled Yesterday
afternoon In Hastings court part II,
by a. T Gay. against the Merchants
Cold Storage and Ice Manufacturing
company. incorporated. No declara-
ton Was fted by rt7e plaintiff f. attur-
ney. Lucius F. Cary.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-18

Owing to the inclement weather the
lawn fete which was to have been
given last night at Sacred Heart
church. under the auspices of the
Sanctuary society. was postponed until
tonight The Ice cream. candy and
fruit tables will Re presided over by
several young ladies'
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-18
TESTIMONY IN WHITE SLAVE
CASE IN FEDERAL COURT
AT LYNCHBURG.

Especial to The Richmond Virginian.>
LYNCHBURG. VA. Sept 17.-The
evidence taken this morning in the
case OF the negro Sam Franklin, for
merly cavalry trooper, who is
charged with violation Of the Mann
white slave law. indicated 1 shock
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-18
Confer Initiatory Degree.

Nanchester Lodge Of Elks VIII COM
fer initiatory degrees on a candidate
tonight at a regular meeting in the
Eiks' home, Besides accepting the new
member other matters OF Importance
will be taken up at this meeting. and
all members are requested to be pres
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-18
Fined For Speeding: AnnenIs.

Police court yesterday on a charge Of
driving an automobile faster than the
law allows. He was arrested by Blcy-
Gle Policeman e. y. Samncls. MIR
Dounan appealed, security OF Sl00
being furnished by r. w Caring
ton.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-18
Organ Recital,

VIM ". jenkins. Of ST, Louis for
mer organist of Monumental church.
win give an impromptu recital on
Thursday evening at sac at the church
on the fine old organ he so dearly
loves TO play.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-18
long Criminal Docket.

The crlminal docket of Hustlngs
court. part H. viii he completed next
Monday. and the first case on the
criminal docket viii be heard Tues
dry -fts+tI ErrHast-II H
Wells.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-18

r. j. White. arrested on charge
of obstructing Ryland street, between
broad and Grace streets, and of falling
to place a light on the obstructing
rubbish rile on the night of September
18th, was fined IS in Police court yes
terday.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-18
AT CRAFTS HALL.

request Tor an estimate Of thu
cost of putting your Piano or Player.
Piano In perfect condition while yoa
are on your vacation places you un.
der no obligation. Ycu'il be surprised
at the little cost. Call. write OF
phone.
Broad at Second Street,
Richnsond. Va.