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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-10
ETTRICk BAPTIST
CHURCH OFFICERS

PETERSBURG. VA. Dec. AT
the annual business meeting Of the
Ettrick Baptist church. held last
night officers for the ensuing year
We're elected as follows: Deacons, +.
j. Andrews and f. b. Mann: clerk, w.
H. Edwards; treasurer, b. W. Mann;
financial secretary. c. f. Hawkins;
musical director. c. L. Hawkins; or
ganist, Miss Zedie Laffoon; assistant
organist, Miss Annie Andrews: finance
committee, w. l.. Edwards, NJ. II.
Brockwell G. G.. Clark. f. j. An
drews j. r. Bowman. G. e. Hawkins,
Z. Il. Mann, b. w. Mann. w w. LAT
foon. w. p. Laffoon. .. O. Sadier and
j. w. Dance. Officers of the Sunday
school were elected as follows: SUI
perintendent. e. j. Andrews: assistant
superintendent, G. Il. Hawkins; secre-
tary, l.. L. Clarke; assistant secretary,
Norman Andrews; treasurer. B. w.
Mann; librarian, Leslie Archer; as
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-10
MEET TO BOOST
BRIGHT TOBACCO

PETERSBURG, VA, Dec. "A
meeting Of business men, merchants
and farmers was held last night in the
rooms of the chamber of commerce.
the object of which was to discuss
the cultivation and curing of bright
tobacco. and to promote the interest
already developing in the growing of
that crop In this section. The meet
ing was largely attended, and was pre-
sided over by f. c. Kent, vice presi-
dent of the chamber
Mr.. Lassiter offered to dedicate
twenty-five acres Of good land near
this city as an experimental farm for
the cultivation OF bright tobacco. and
Mr.. Smith, OF III. l.. Smith 81 Com
pany, offered to furnish free of charge
the necessary implements for the cul-
tivation Of such q tract
A committee, consisting OF r. r.
Heath. r. NJ. Craddock, w. II. Will
cox. H. L. Smith, S. w. thinner, JOS
eph Wagner, and the board of gov
errors OF the chamber. was appoint
ed to go out among the farmers, or
secure people who would do so. to
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-10
ASHLAND TOT ASKS RATTLE.
FOR HIS BABY BROTHER WHO
HAVE NEVER SAW CHRISTMAS
Little Clifford Holman and Mckinley Talaferro Write Santa
Claus at Washington County Girl Whose Papa
is Dead. Pleads for Baby Sister.

presents and asks for suit Of clothes
His letter follows:
'Deary SANITY; | will try to write
you few lines To tell you of my need
what / VIII have for Christmas for
my father is o. dso Is my mother and
] am the youngest one My oldest
brother is alive my next oldest one IS
dead. l have two sisters and my
fat ttt,ft r+ft-rtt,yv II corr
planning ] ask you pies Sanity to
give me only a suit of clothes Of any
color. / would like TO have blue
winter cloth. Trust 10 you like / have
no one TO give me any that All ask
~ | have no one to give me. That all
I reques suit OF clothes l with be
thankfully. very much Across my
shoulders 2 inches | viii thank you
very much II / saw IT in the paper
would ask Mr.. Santa. Papa told me
that is good. Close from your truly
MCKINLEY TALIAFERRO"
From Poor Ihttle Girl.
Santa Claus has received the follow
ing letter from Mary f Bryant, of
Evansville, Patrick county:
Dear Santa: As / am "A poor little
girl and my Papa is dead and my
elder sister rs dead | thought ! would
write you Ii few lines TO let you no 1
have ono little sister living. she IS
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-10
DO NOT WANT BALLOT FROM
NATION. BUT FROM
STATE.
WENT TO WASHINGTON
STATE SENT LARGEST DELEGATION
IN HISTORY AND RETURN
WITH ONE IDEA, TO
MOVE LEGISLATURE.

Sufragists of Virginia, while send
ing a large delegation to the national
convention in Washington. and being
in perfect harmony with the desires
of the national organization to ad-
vance the cause until 1t has proved
successful in every State in the Union
are not favorably inclined toward the
proposed constitutional amendment
and are doing nothing to bring about
its passage.
In fact. the Virginia suffragists have
refused to endorse the proposed
amendment taking from the States
their rights to restrict the suffrage as
they may see At, preferring. they say,
to receive the ballot from the men of
Virginia.
Want 1t From Virginia.
The women of the South and of
Virginia. especially" says Mrs. Nalen-
tine. president of the State league,
although regarding their enfran-
chisement Of primary Importance, fol-
lowing the traditions OF their people,
desire 10 receive this Acknowledgement
from tho men of the several States,
rather than through federal enact
ment."
This question came before the Rich
mond Equal Suffrage league last
spring. when a motion to endorse the
amendment and to petition President
Wilson to use his influence for Its
passage vas defeated.
Mrs Valentine, who has Just re-
turned from the national convention
al Washington, reports that the meet
Ing was one of the most successful
and enthusiastic which she has ever
attended. She Is of the opinion that
the cause was considerably aided by
the work plished at the meet
ing, and that Virginia will soon show
definite results from the work which
the members of the league are do
ing
We return to Richmond with but
one idea before us, declared Mrs,
Valentine. and that Is to work on
the legislature. Every means posi-
Bile will be taken by the Suffrage
league to have the body endorse the
resolutions which will be offered
looking to a referendum vote on the
matter of equal rights at the polls
We believe that we will be successful,
but shall certainly make the greatest
Of efforts to secure abe endorsement
of this general assembly.
Hopeful of Success.
should the approaching legislature
endorse the bill 1t will again come
before the general assembly in 1915
for Reinforcement, and If II should
be again successful then there will
be a chance for the people OF the
State to vote on the bill In 1917. This
is what we desire, as we feel conf
dent that, should the matter reach
the state where a referendum Is pos
sible we shall be successful, as we
are certain that the majority OF Vir-
einians are in favor of granting equal
rights to women.
The convention at Washington was
a success in every way. and l enjoyed
it thoroughly | think that greater
interest is being manifested every day
in the matter, and one of the largest
delegations ever assembled from .Vir-
ginia for n similar purpose made the
trip. There were a large number Of
delegates, but the greater majority
of those who went to the convention
went as visitors because of their in
terest In the work"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-10

going on 7 years old. will you please
send her a little present as Mama ia
not able to buy US anything for
ENmas. We would be so grateful to
you If you can just send my dear little
sister just any little present TO please
her My mama has TO work hard to
get what we are to have. Sister nor
myself either one are not we'll any of
the time and you no Mama has hard
time Of it, We have no lard of our
one and haft to wrent I saw a ad-
vertisement you would send toys to
charitable children IN the dead old
blade (probably name Of local news
paper1 and thought I wonld Writ
to you or course would like to have
a present but II my little sister can
get one I would be very thankful to
YOU. My address is Elams VILE, Va
MARY f, BRYANT
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-10
L LAWRENCE. ABBOTT
TO LECTURE HERE.

Or Lawrence Abbott, son of Dr.
Lyman Abbott viii lecture at the
Womaus club the afternoon of De
cemher 18TH, 1t was announced yester-
day. His subject viii be Keats in
the Kitchen.
II will be recalled that DR. Abbott
delivered the same lecture here last
spring during the teachers conference
and 1t proved highly entertaining. the
central idea of the talk being that even
the woman in the kitchen should en-
deavor to get taste of poesy and the
higher arts.
Or. Abbott Is president Of the Out
look. with which former President
Roosevelt Ia connected in the capacity
OF contributing editor While in Rich
mond he viii be the guest of Mr.. and
Mrs Charles g Bosher
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-10
LARGE. AUDIENCE
TO GREET ROOT

PETERSBURG. VA. Dec. s.--An
audience that almost filled the spa
cious auditorium OF r. L. Lee school
were present last night TO greet the
supreme officials of the Order of
Woodmen Of the World. Sovereign
Commander Joseph Cullen Root. OF
Omaha. Neb.. and Sovereign Escort
III. r. Simrall. OF Columbus, Miss,
who are touring the State, visiting the
camps in the various sections.
State Manager Latham, OF Norfolk,
was present and presented the SOW
ereign officials, both OF whom gave an
interesting explanation OF the princi-
pies of the order, the great work II
has accomplished, and what 1t Is still
accomplishing.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-10
CAROLINA BAPTISTS
MEET AT SHELBY

SHELBY. N. c., Dec. 9.--The an
nual State convention of North Caro-
lima Baptists began weeks meeting
here today with the largest attend
ance OF delegates In the history of the
church.
The session this morning was mark
ed with two interesting discussions
Sunday school methods and the work
of the preacher were the themes con-
sidered last night, the opening sc ssion
being featured by an address by DIR.
j. b. Gambrell, of Texas, on the theme,
The Heart Life of the Preacher as
Illustrated by the Life of Paul T"
There are several Virginia Baptists
OF note attending the conference.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-10
Southside Medicos Meet.

PETERSBURG. VA. Dec. o.--Ths
Southside Virginia Medical association
met in It's forty-third session at kon-
bridge today, A number OF papers
were read and discussed among them.
Diseases and Some Abnormalties Of
Accessory Sinuses' was the subject
of DR.. c. S. Dodd. of this city.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-10
NEWS OF PETERSBURG
virginia. Bur Mecha
y Mechanics Building.

instruct them in the methods OF
planting. cultivating and curing
bright tobacco. 1t is probable that
the committee will appoint demon
strator for each of the adjacent coun-
ties.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-10

sistant librarian, Marks Andrews;
musical director. c, e. Hawkins; or
ganist, Miss Zedie Laffoon assistant.
Miss Irene Butler.
Weekly journal-miner., 1913-02-26
GOOD ROADS THE
 MAIN THEME IN MOHAVE
From Thursdays Daily.)

"The five topic of public interest in Mohave county at present is the good roads movement, and the en- thusiasm of the people to have the transcontinentl highway pass through Kingman," was the emphatic express ion yesterday of Superior Judge Carl c. Krook of that district who is tem- porarily in this city in the trial of certain cases which Superior Judge F. o. Smith is disqualified to hear. Continuing Judge Krook said: "In the past six months there has been that harmony of action on the part of the taxpayer toward the realization of good roads that the matter now congresses every in dustry as an absolute necessity. On February 25. there will be an cleo tinn to authorize the issuance of Sl00.000 in bonds which sum is to be specifically disbursed on this public improvement. It will be carried prac- tically by unanimous vote. With out waiting for action on this mat ter, and to encourage the road building necessary in starting the transcontinental route through the five northern counties of the state, work is already under headway from Yucca to Topec, on the route to the Needles. This link is one of the worst on the line, hence the early action taken is necessary to have the gap closed before the other divisions are under construction or comp1et- ed.
 With the funds available from the
Weekly journal-miner., 1913-02-26
ID OPEN UPPER PART RIVER ID
 NAVIGATION

SPOKANE, (Wash), Feb. 21.- Improvement of the upper Columbia river to permit navigation is receiv- ing the attention of the United States government, which has sent Major J. B. Cavenaugh and Captain Ernhbeck of the army engineer corps west to make an investigation.
 At a meeting with business men of Kettle Falls, north of Spokane, the officers said the plan adopted by the war department is to improve the river from Wenatchee north to Kettle Falls as rapidly as possible. The state steamer Yakima and three barges are now removing obstruc- tions at various places in the river, from 100 to l50 miles south of Ket- tie Falls, and congress has been urg- ed to provide funds for extending the work to the northern part. Farmers in that section declare they will be at a disadvantage if the river is not opened by next fall, as they suffered some losses last year dur ing low water.
Weekly journal-miner., 1913-02-26
PLAINTIFF WINS
 NOTED MINING ACTION
CFrom Thursdays Daily)

The case of the Logos Mines Company vs. Lon D. Hall, in which title to one claim was involved, situ- ated in Big Bug district, was decid- ed in favor of the plaintiff yester- day in the Superior Court. Two days were occupied in the trial which was an interesting one to mining men of this section.
 On the motion of defendant in the case of E. W. Monroe and others vs. Geo. w. Hance, the issues in volved will be tried before a jury today. A special venire of twenty five was ordered returnable this morning. Water rights are involv- ed in this controversy, and over twenty witnesses have been subpoe- naed from Camp Verde and adjacent country.
 Defendant, D. A. Burke's plca in abatement in the case of R. H. Bur mister & Sons Co. vs. D. A. Burke and T. J. Sparks, was sustained. Judgment was entered against T. J.I Sparks and in favor of the plain tiff for the amount involved in the complaint, about $46O, balance due on account.
Weekly journal-miner., 1913-02-26
FAVORABLE REPORT.
 0From Thursdays Daily.)

R. P. Carey, in charge of the well of the Yuma Verde Oil Company passed through the city yesterday for Los Angeles, to purchase casing to shut off the water flow that had been developed at a depth of 40 feet. He reports indications being encountered at that depth as indi- cative of oil being assured, and with in the next two hundred feet a flow IS expected. The well has a diameter of thirteen inches and the present depth has been negotiated in less than twenty-five days of active drilling. The company's holdings are located about two and one-half miles north of Camp Verde, and F. w. Hall of Yuma, formerly with the national reclamation service, is the founder and principal stock holder.
Weekly journal-miner., 1913-02-26
NEW YORK OFFERS GREAT MODEL
 SCHOOL
Educational Institution Will Accomodate
 5,9OO Pupils

NEW YORK, Feb. 2l.-Tht
 worlds most up to date school i: now part of New York's educa.
 tional system as a result of the op. ening here of the city's newest high school, which at the same time is one that in the opinion of famous educators marks the beginning of a new educational epoch.
 This unique school will be larger than any except few of the great universities. having accommodations for 800 pupils and 22S instructors Its curriculum will include many branches of practical training on a scale not hitherto attempted. For example, there is a seven room fur nished apartment, in which the stu dents of domestic science can strug- gle with the problems of house keeping under actual conditions, and a model banking institution in which the future leaders of high finance can master its intricacies in man ner never before possible Then there are the garment factory with many sewing rooms in which man. agement and other details of the garment trade will be taught, a bookbinding plant in which pupils may take a complete course in this industry, miniature zoo" for the study of animal life, and a roof conservatory in which horticultural knowledge may be gained in regular classes.
 While vocational training is pro vided for in many ways hitherto un- attempted. the care for the physical welfare and recreation of the stud ents has been provided for along lines equally unique. For these pur- poses the new school contains a theatre with a seating capacity of 1900 in which histrionic ability may be encouraged, basket ball courts. gymnasiums in which particular at tention will be paid to the physical deficiencies of the students together with their upbuilding, shower baths and lunch room in which 700 pu- pills can eat at one time As the most advanced of the newer edu- cation, particular attention will be paid to this most up to date school in the world, by means of which New York expects to establish a | lew standard of practical education.
Weekly journal-miner., 1913-02-26
HARD AT WORK ON TA|L|NGS
 DUMP
(From Saturdays Daily.)

VI AOAAA Ditii udg DdllE.J
 L. w. Woodmansey, who arrived from Crown King yesterday reports three shifts at work on the tailings dump of the old Crown King mine, and that the plant is making a sue cessful treatment in concentrating into three distinct grades the min eral values contained. The dump contains over 10000 tons, and it will require several months continu- ous running to handle the yield.
 Various estimates are given of the per ton value of the tailings, rang ing to as high as $l0, and as low as $. Mir. Woodmansey. states there is every indication of the Bradshaw country being a lively center this year.
Weekly journal-miner., 1913-02-26
HEAVY PRODUCTION.
(From Fridays Daily.)

s. K. Trengove, superintendent of the Blue Bell mines, near Mayer, while in the city yesterday stated that six cars of ore were being shipped daily to Humboldt and Swansea smelters. The deepest workings have reached $50 feet, and the character of the yield is satisfactory. As soon as the big concentrator at Humboldt is ready the shipments will be increased to probably double the present ton mage He is we'll pleased with the showing generally of the property.
Weekly journal-miner., 1913-02-26

his camp yesterday reported a foot
 of snow on the level in that coun-
 try, and which has been increased
 to at least another foot since he
 left. The temporary inconvenience
 will be of benefit to mining men, in
 affording an abundance of water for the rest of the summer
 General Storm.
 Reports yesterday from all points
 in the county were that the storm IS general. with snow in the noun tains and heavy rains in the valleys.
 Farmers and stockmen are very much elated over the opportune coming of the rains, which insure moisture at time when it is the most needed. Wagon traffic with the outside is at a standstill and rail- road trains are running behind their schedules. ss Ez Desirable Acquisition.
 Arrivals from Humbolt stated yesterday stated that the concentra- tors of the Consolidated were run ming steadily on day shift only, and that this addition was perform ing satisfactory service. With competent crew available the pur- pose was to run three full shifts, the receipts of ore from custom sourc- es warranting the plant to be run to its full capacity The machinery has been tried out and is giving good results.
 Electrical Accident.
 J. w. Garside, an electrician of the Consolidated smelters of Hum boldt, was severely burned on the hand a few days ago, when the switch connection became defective. emitting big blaze as the current was to be turned on to start the moving The cause is at tributed to the ground being moist on which he was standing at the time, and the soles of his shoes be- ing wet. He had a miraculous es- cape from serious injury. Former Resident.
 C. E. Ashley, formerly a we'll known and popular resident of this city, afforded his many friends an agreeable surprise yesterday arriving from Granite City, Illinois. for a brief visit. Since leaving Arizona NIT. Ashley has departed from the dry ranching' business and is now banker, being the assistant cashier of the National Bank of the above ;ity. It will be learned with inter st that his father still survives. The visitor Is en route to the south ,rn part of the state on business.
Weekly journal-miner., 1913-02-26
(From Saturdays Daily.)

VI lOAAt soaAhA hehl DoAA1
 According to the report of the jury that held an inquest on the re- mains of John Rose, killed at Ash Fork on Thursday morning, the crime IS laid to Ruby Smith, who was with him in the room at the time
 This woman of i'll repute, how ever, testified that Rose was playing with the gun and accidentally shot himself An examination of the body of Rose, made by the jury, showed that the bullet entered at the back Of the head on the right side and where it passed through, the temple near the left eye about one and one-half inches of the skull bone was shot away The man and the woman had been living together and the killing took place in a room in an alley back of saloon row
 There was no known trouble pre- ceding the shooting, as far as evi- dence could be secured, and neither the man nor the woman was addict ed to liquor. The latter however Is a confined morphine fend, and on her person later was found vial containing 100 grains of this mar cotic. She was brought to the county jail yesterday morning and
Weekly journal-miner., 1913-02-26

bond issue, the road building cam
 paign will be prosecuted vigorously
 west from Topec to the Needles and
 east of Kingman to the boundary
 line of Yavapai. Cooperation with
 all the counties of the north and
 especially Yavapai, is desired, and
 to this end, it will be of very much
 interest for Prescott people to learn that the reviving of the old military
 road from Kingman via Anvil Rock,
 Fort Rock, and thence through up
 per Chino Valley is receiving con-
 sideration as a route that will tap a large section of farming and live stock growing interests. Of course,
 Seligman and Peach Springs are to
 be on the map in the ocean-to-ocean journey
 To be candid and sincere. there is a concerted action prevailing in Mo have to have the good roads move ment crystallized into favorable ac- ton at once. The same unity of purpose is to prevail in building in land roads to the mine, the farm or any other locality. remote from kingman or nearby. I desire also to include another argument in har- mony with the spirit of that county as 1t is reflected to have good roads | available, in this, there are more autos running into and out of King man than any other Arizona com munity of its population can boast, and to add to the merry war to have the best road facilities ready, there are more rangemen using the mach inc than any other live stock section can show"
 Disgressing to other subjects Judge Krook spoke highly of com mercial conditions at Kingman and the steady production that is main -ained at all the big gold camps, in ,luding the Tom Reed, the Gold Roads, the Frisco Company, the Golcn.'da, and score of others. The -ailroad to Chloride has been extend d to the Tennessee mining camp, which also affords the Rainbow tram ; way communication. These two pro | 'erties are shipping out daily over ; hree cars of ore, while other nearby hines are also affected as well as oenehtted. Of the total value of the assessment roll for 1912, there was ( delinquency of but five per cent. Not (
 suit is on the docket of the super or court for the collection of the ax due. Every industry has passed trough a prosperous year, and the title matter of a $1OOOOO disburse- nent for any public improvement, is weighed as of but little consideration ccordingly.