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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-04-26
ROWLEY MAY FACE
MANY INDICTMENTS

William Jonathan Rowley, former
auditor of the Jefferson hotel, may
have to face charges preferred In
about one hundred warrants, before
the criminal proceedings growing out
OF his alleged entertainments, are nm
ished. According to Attorney Arthur
Cannon. who represents the. bonding
company which furnished $4,000
bond for .Rowley. every effort win be
made to have the charges brought to
the attention of the grand Jury which
convenes on May 5th.
Since his arrest Rowley has been
so III at the City Jail hospital that he
has been unable to appear for hear
ing. His case came up yesterday for
the second time and was continued
until May Sd. A longer continuance
was requested. but Justice Crutchfield
decided to have the hearing before
the next grand jury meets. II the
accused man Is able to appear In court.
according to Attorney Cannon. the
two charges already preferred against
Rowley, involving almost $4,000. re-
present two separate days receipts at
the hotel The other warrants which
he rays will be issued. will mention
amalier sums. which will bring the
total alleged defalcations up to about
$500. He says that the bonding COM
pany has lost all expectation OF .hav-
inE any Of Rowley's friends or rela-
tivet reimbursing the company for the
l0SseA
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-04-26
Announce

We wish to announce to the public that there will
be demonstration of of the greatest discoveries
made in recent years at THE COHEN COMPANY, start
ing next Monday April 2Sth and continuing for limited
time only After many years of experimenting by the
professor of chemistry at JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVER-
SITY, this wonderful discovery made 1t will pre-
vent fabrics OF any kind from wearing by friction Sc
tests have proven that this wonderful discovery will
make stockings of any kind much longer especially
the expensive silk hose, costing from SOC to $500 per
pair; silk shirtwaiss silk gloves bottom trousers and
Shirts any fabrics that by friction All that is
necessary hose application the spot that is
most apt to IF You wise, you will not miss
this wonderful demonstration Don't forget the date
next Monday, April 28th, at THE COHEN co.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-04-26
BOARD IS PLEASED
WITH new FLUSHERS
DEMONSTRATION Is SATISFACTORY
TO THOSE WHO WITNESSED
STREET CLEANING.
FLUSHES AND CLEANS
ORDER BOOK RECOMMENDED BY
JUSTICE CRUTCHFIELD Is
ADOPTED WITH ONE SLIGHT
AMENDMENT.

In order to show that he means
business in his efforts to give to the
city the cleanest OF streets. Super
intendent .Cohn yesterday proposed to
the administrative board that they
take short trip with him around
the corner, and look at the opera
ton of one of the new flushing ma
chimes recently purchased by the de-
partment.
The board walked around to the
scene OF action. and saw a success
full demonstration. The fiusher is op-
Grated from a portable tank, and an
swers not only the purpose of a flush
err, but a street cleaner as well.
In flushing the sewer and the gut
tiers. the machine cleans the street.
leaving nothing in the way of the
efforts to make the city a spot1ess
one, except what may blow down on
the clean street from one that la not
clean on the next block.
Work I'm Business Districts.
1t liz the Idea of the administra-
tive board as we'll as Superintendent
Cohn to have these machines do most
of their work In the business sections
For instance. lower Cary street, and
Main from Seventh east. and In many
points on Broad street. the flushing
Occasionally in residential sections
the machines will be used.
BY using this fiusher. the street
cleaning department may do away
with the use of fire engines for flush
ing purposes, except on special occa-
sions.
The administrative board appeared
to be well satisfied with the invest
ment made by Superintendent Cohn.
Order Book Is Ordered.
After hearing from Justice Crutch-
Held the board conceded that his
lineup" of the proposed order book
for the Police court was about right.
although, In doing so. they considered
an amendment to 1t which covered
the point which Commissioner Nc
earthly made the other day when he
refused TO accept the diagram without
column designed to show the fines
remitted"
Justice CrutchfieId showed that the
diagram had been drawn by the city
accountant who is now acting as city
auditor. In the amended diagram
the column was headed Fines i'm
posed and collected"
me administrative board felt that
that would cover the objection made
by Commissioner Mccarthy, and II was
agreed that the order book be ordered
as lined out.
large number of requests for
street and alley improvements were
passed by the board. and adjourn
Hneht was taken to Monday morning.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-04-26
No THEATERS ON
JEFFERSON AVENUE
HoFHIMER PROPOSITION TURN
ED DOWN BIZ COUNCIL COM
MTTEE ON ORDINANCES.

After hearing a number of pro-
! tests against the building of a NOV
ing-piCturc theater on Church Hill,
the council committee on ordinances
yesterday evening declined TO adopt
an ordinance granting such permits
sion, and fixed the dead line" with
in which such shows must confine
their operations.
The question arose over the propo-
sition of NJ. J. Hofheimer to build a
moving picture theater on Jefferson
avenue near Twenty-fifth street
Upon the disclosure of his plans, the
residents of Church Hill in that To-
cality arose in might They secured
petitions many feet long, and the SER
vices Of leading citizens of that sec
uon were volunteered to help defeat
/ the proposition in council
AL the conclusion of the hearing,
yesterday the committee adopted a
resolution which fixes the territory
within which moving-picture shows
may operate hereafter. The resolu-
ton does not interfere with the exist =
ing showhouses. The territory pre-
scribed begins at Laurel and Broad
streets 10 Gilmer and Broad. TO Mar
shail, TO Eighteenth, to Main. to Lau-
rel thence TO the corner of Broad
and laurel
In addition to this central zone,
moving~picture shows may be oper-
ated In Fulton on Louisiana street
from Lester to Williamsburg avenue
and in the Southside on HUI street
alone.
A subcommittee will meet Tuesday
afternoon at $50 e'clock to consider
the proposition of the erection of a
staoie IN the rear of the proposed new
iauhafy TO be built by the Troy Eagle
company opposite Elba school on
West Marshall street. Previous n tha
meeting the committee will view the
premises.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-04-26
MARINE EDITOR IS
NAMED BY REDFIELD

WASHINGTON. April 25.-Secre-
tary of Commerce Rcdheld has APP
pointed Walter Macarthur, editor of
the Coast Seamen's journal. San Fran
cisco. as United States shipping COM
missioner at San Francisco at 81, 1000
per annum. The appointment is eff
fective on June LIST. The position was
rendered Mr. Macarthur. by wire on
April ed and accepted by him April
Esd. The incumbent. Charles Il.
knight. has been asked to tender his
resignation. effective at the close of
business May 31st.
Mr. Macarthur was in the British
merchant marine service from 1876 10
1885; in the American merchant
marine service from 1885 to 1891. and
became editor of the Journal in 1895
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-04-26
.SUPT. STEARNES IS
DAMASCUS GUEST
THRIFTY WASHINGTON COUNTY
TOWN GIVES LUNCHEON IN
HIS HONOR.
MAKES AN ADDRESS
PROMINENT CITIZENS PAY RE
sPECTs TO SUPERIyTENDENT
OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION.
GOING TO ATLANTA.

Superintendent r. c. Stearnes: head
OF the State department OF pubic IN
structiOn, who is now on his way TO
the Southern Sociological congress in
Atlanta, was the recipient of an uu-
usual honor "Wednesday, when tho
board of trade of the thrifty little
town of Damascus in the county of
Washington gave luncheon in his
honor. The menu was most entic-
ing one ara large crowd of promi-
nent citizens assembled to pay their
respects to the distinguished visitor.
j. II. Montgomery. acted as toast
master. and Division Superintendent
w. J. Edmondson spoke on Effective
Cooperation Between the County, and
the School Community" Mr.. II. NJ.
Cox responded to the toasts-""The
Value Of a Good School to Com
cussed the Relation of the Newspaper
to Education" Superintendent Stear-
mes had for his subject. What Virginia
Is Endeavoring to Do for Her Youths"
Making Good schools.
Superintendent Edmondson told of
the help given to the school work by
schools the best in the county under
the leadership of j. II. Montgomery,
the principal of the high school. Mr..
Cox dwelt upon the advantages of a
good public school and said that ma
terlal wealth. which. by the way,
seems to be plentiful in Damascus
was nothing without school privileges
of the highest type. Mr.. Hull. who is
the head of the Glade Spring Damascus
vidette. spoke of the advantages of
giving prominence to all of the activi-
ties of the local schools in the local
newspaper.
Superintendent Stearnes' talk was
along the line of educating the whole
man--body, mind and soul--and he
called particular attention to the
problem Of native white illiteracy now
confronting Virginia
AT an evening meeting his subject
was "A Near View OF Happiness and
Success" The State superintendent
said the best thing our young folks
could have was that type of content
ment that valued home and destroyed
the wanderlust in young men; that
contentment that appreciates nearby
wealth and opportunities for service;
that glorifes home; that accumulates
property that struggles against local
wrong and injustice, and that bears
fruit in virtue and real character. The
speaker argued that the best oppor-
tunfties for young men now were in
Virginia and particularly in rural
Virginia
Superintendent Stearnes spent yes
terday in Leg county and Will leave to
day for Atlanta, where Monday he
makes an address before the Southern
Sociological congress.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-04-26
BUGGY AND A CAR
HAVE COLLISION
SERIOUS ACCIDENT is AvERTED
BY PRESENCE OF MIND OF
THE MOTORMAN.

AS the result of collision between
northbound Hull street car and a
buggy. driven by a small negro boy.
in Seventh street near the southern
end of the Free bridge about $40
o'clock yesterday morning. Richard
Smith, coiored, had his hand painfully
crushed. the buggy was almost totally
demolished and the car was slightly
damaged. Smith was treated by DR.
Williams, of the city ambulance.
Other than a severe shaking up the
negro driver was uninjured.
II was only the quick work OF the
motorman of the car in applying the
brakes that averted the probably IA
tally, The driver OF the buggy in
his effort TO get out OF the path OF a
southbounds car put himself directly
in the course of one going North. The
car was almost upon him before the
brakes were put into use.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-04-26
DOUGLAS ROB|NS0N'S
LAND FOR RESERVE
RoOSEvELTS BROTHER-IN-Law
SELLS GOVERNMENT $4,000
ACRES NEAR BRISTOL.

Especial to The Richmond yirginian.
BRISTOL. VA April GA deed
from Douglas Robinson, of New
York, brother-in-law OF ex-President
Roosevelt. conveying 13,ooo-acre
tract OF timber TO the government
was recorded In Bristol today.
The land is situated near Bristol,
In Virginia and Tennessee. and It's
purchase was brought about by Con-
gresham 8. r. Stills. II will be a part
OF the Appalachian forest reserve,
and Is one OF several large tracts Rob-
inson has offered the government.
The price paid was $3.50. per acre
Government attorneys in Bristol to-
day drew a deed from the Shaffer
estate OF Pennsylvania. conveying 90
the government 10000 acres in Sui
Ivan and johnson counties. Tennes-
see. for the Appalachian reserve.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-04-26
Crafts Piano Company nov
at 205 East Broad.
DISCUSS GRACE ST.
EXTENSION MONDAY
STREET COMMITTEE TO CONSIDER
PROPOSITION or MANCHESTER
LIGHT COMPANY.

Two important subcommittee Of the
street committee Of the city council
will meet Monday afternoon previous
to the meeting OF the full committee.
That on the opening and extension
of Grace street through the Richmond
college property will meet at'A o'clock,
white the contmittee on the furtheT
hearing Of the proposition of the
Manchester Light company to sell TO
the city, or be granted an extension
Of it's charter, viii meet al $50
O'Clock.
Both committees hope to be able to
report to the general committee at It's
meeting at o'clock.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-04-26
| NEWS OF SOUTH RICHMOND
Bureau j.. Craze Hull
Personals.

Mrs. n. f. Angle. who was operated
on in the Retreat for the Sick wednes-
day, is improving. though she will
not be able to see her friends until
next week.
John A. Leweliyn, who has been
Ill in his home. III West Sixth street,
for over a week, is not as yet show
ing any Improvement. II is hoped
by his friends that he will soon re-
cover from his illness.
Miss Carrie Craze and aunt, Mrs.
Calhoun. of Argenta. Ark, are visit
ing relatives in Clifton Forge, Va.
Mrs. ]. w. Lowell has returned fol-
lowing her visit to her daughter. in
Roanoke.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-04-26
The Efficient School.

At go O'Clock DR. =. w Kindley,
of Baltimore, delivered an address on
The Efficient School" Following a
discussion on After the Primary,
What" by Rev. "A r. McKinney Of
New York, the afternoon session ad-
journed.
The meeting reassembled at 100
tonight opening. with a song and
praise service conducted by Rev J. r
Watts. Of Richmond. Addresses were
made by DIR. Il. +. Gaines, OF Rich
mond college. and Rev a. IL McKin-
ney, of New York. Reports of the
various committees were also made.
The sessions will continue through
out Saturday and conclude with the
service on Sunday night. The dele
gates are being entertained by the
members OF the several churches. The
hospitality committee served sump-
tous, banquet tonight in the reception
room of the Baptist church. where all
the session are being held.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-04-26
SUNDAY SCHOOLS
OF STATE GATHER
CONVENTION OPENS IN FRED
HUNDRED PRESENT.
CLOSES SUNDAY NIGHT
ADDRESSES MADE YESTERDAY
AFTERNOON AND NIGHT AND
INTERESTING REPORTS READ
by COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN.

Especial To The Richmond Virginian.)
FREDERICKSBURG, VA, April %
Tho State nter~denominationa
Sunday-school convention convened al
the Baptist church in this city this af-
ternoon.
About 800 delegates from all parts
Of the State were present when the
meeting was called to order by Mr.
NJ. r. Church. of Falls Church. y. P
Willis. superintendent of the Baptist
Sunday welcomed the gather.
ing and was responded to by Mr.
Church.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-04-26
DR.. DENNIS RECEIVES
CALL TO FAUQUIER

Leeds and Piedmont parishes, In
Fauquier county, have issued a call
to hey. Benjamin Dennis, pastor Of
st. Mary's church. Northumbcrland
county, and it is expected that he viii
accept Or. Dennis was formerly q.
pastor Of South Richmond. He win
succeed Rev. T. D. Thompson. re-
signed.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-04-26
Paving Deferred.

The awarding OF the contract to
smooth pave Porter street from
Twelfth 10 Fourteenth. with asphalt
block or hithulithic sheet, has been
deferred by the administrative board
for ten days. The cost of the paw
ing will amount TO $4,000.
The Washington Asphalt Block and
Tile company and the Atlantic Bithu-
lithic company are the two concerns
that have submitted bids to do the
work. The reason for the Difference
is that the board Ia going to examine
the merits of both bids before the
contract Is awarded.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-04-26
ENTRIES FOR MEET
WILL CLOSE TONIGHT

All entries for the big outdoor
meet to be held at the State fair
grounds May Sd must be In the hands
of Secretary Tousey by tonight. More
than zoo entries are already in the
hands of the secretary and as many
more are expected by tomorrow night
Many valuable cups and other prizes
will be given the winners,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-04-26
SCOUT COMPANY
FOR POCAHONTAS

Special 70 The Richmond virginian.)
PoCAHoNTAs, VA. April 25.--
the United States army, has received
from the government Boy Scout suit
and is putting forth his efforts to or
ganize the boys of this place into a
Boys Scout company.
He is meeting with much success,
and 1t is thought he will have a
large company here.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-04-26
Perjury IL Charged.

Charles Darlington, colored. was ar
rested yesterday afternoon shortly
after the converting OF Hastings court,
part III, charged with perjury. The
perjury is alleged to have been COM
mitted in a case before Judge Wells
in that court yesterday morning. His
case will come up before Justice Maui
rice this morning.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-04-26
Charged With Theff.

Henry Brooks, coIored, employed
by Mrs. J. e. Smith. of 1881 Perry
street. was put in custody yesterday
afternoon on the charge of stealing
fifty cents from Mrs. Smith. The
case OF the boy who is thirteen years
old. will come up this morning in Jus
tice Maurice's court.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-04-26
Colorexl Y. NJ. C. A.

A great meeting for men will be
held Sunday at 33o p. Nj. at the
True Reforners' nall under the
auspices of the Colored Young Mems
Christian association. Rev. J. j.
Woodson. pastor OF the Providence
Baptist church. Subject: He Paid
too Much for His Whistle" Special
music. All men are invited.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-04-26
Swansl,nra Court.

In Swansboro court yesterday, Ar.
thur Brown, twenty-five years old
charged by Mrs. Mary Stein, with
breaking the panels of two doors oil
her home on South Huh street, and
otherwise creating disturbance. was
fined five dollars and costs, and put
under 500 bond for his good be-
havior for six months
On request of Attorney Joseph c
Nunnaliy. the charge against Ber-
nard, Ralph and Howard Coles. charg.
ed with cruelty to some horses. and
charged by Thomas Talbot, with hav-
ing abused him, was left over until
next Friday.
The case against Raymond Ellis
colored, charged with disorderiy con.
duct, was also continued until the
next session OF court
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-04-26
Meeting In Midnight Mission.

Tonight at o'clock rescue gos-
pei meeting will be held In the Mid
night mission, 14Ie East Franklin
street. Drinking men welcome. Sub
Ject tonight: How Far to Christ. and
His kingdom"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-04-26
waipcs Examination ON Mmr.ler Chnrge:

Arthur Trent. coiored. yesterday
waived examination in Police court on
the charge of killing George Turner,
whom he shot in a brawl on April 13th,
and who died two days later. The
case was certified to- the Hastings
/ court by Justice Crutchfefd.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-04-26
Begin Work on Church.

After delay Of more than a month
for lack of material. the construc-
ton of the Branch Baptist church,
Chesterfield county. will begin Monday
morning. The building when compIet-
ed, will be one Of the best in the
county and will have a seating capa-
city of $50.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-04-26
Dccatur Street Church.

In Decatur-Street Methodist Epis-
copal church Rev. Fl. M. White will
hold two services tomorrow. one at
III A. M. and the other at p. M.
The Sunday-school will open at s:15
in the morning.
In the afternoon at $3.50 Mr.. Lon
ME Mitchell will sing.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-04-26
Deeds Recorded.

Three deeds were recorded in Hus.
tings court, part IL. yesterday. They
were.
Jessie A. Davie and husband, trans
fer to 8. A. HARDWOOD. lilo feet on
Eighth street, between McDonough
and Semmes streets, in consideration
OF $40 and other valuables.
George C. Poindexter obtains the
site known as S03 Hull street from
Annie c. Glass and husband. the pur-
chase price being $500 and other con-
siderations.
George c. Poindexter sells to Stew
art NJ. Woodward, twenty-five feet on
Stockton street. near Fifth street. for
$40 and other considerations.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-04-26

The breaking of a wheel on a
large ice wagon blocked traffic OF
Hull street between Twelfth ant
Thirteenth streets for almost a hal
hour.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-06-16

Miss II. Miller, J. ". Rath. Rev II.
P. Judd. Or. spauIding. AIRS Mates
and infant. Miss Mattos. A Water
house, j, p. Cooke. s. A. Baldwin. A.
J. Judd. Robt, Cation. W. l.. Hopper.
Jno. Waterhouse. w. NJ GifFard. 3.
Kopke. G. Fl. Cooke; F.. o.. Thgrtell. J,
X Cockett. :....> ~.
Per str. Claudine, from Maui ports :
a, Mendonca aud vile Mrs. F.. Bru.
lem and child, Mrs. Richard. Mrs. J.
Ferreira, Mrs Kaikuhuna, Mrs, III. v.
Frevenen and two children. Miss
Starkweather. Mrs. E. II. Brown and
child, James Shaw. Mrs. james Shaw
and child, Mrs. E.. Victor and child
Alfred kaafla, C. G. BadcnfeId, 4. X
Purdy, Ed Noah, +. ". Park. c. II.
Kim, A. Fernandez. w. Comes, 4. g
Earnest. Tang YAM, Takata.
Per str. MikahaIa, from Maui and
Bolokai portsG.. ". Lucas, w VII
der, H. Howell. Isaac Iaea. AIRS. Mcng.
han, William Kaai, Mrs. Kuahulu.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-06-16
melody lSA
DRAWINGGARD

To the lovers of melody In this
city, the Reeves Musical Troupe, 70
open brief engagement at the BlJou
theater, this evening, viii hold an ap
peal which has seldom been equalted-
Proficient on both stringed and
brass instruments, the Reeves com
pany of artists comes to this city bear
ing the, highest recommendations
from the mainland. Featured as head
liners on the larger vaudeville cir
cults. the aggregation of players II IS
predicted will participate in an en-
tertainment that is unique. The
Reeves are said to be head and
shoulders over the average company
70 musicians in vaudeville today.
They have an extensive repertoire
ard offer many quick as well as
startling changes. Among the mem
bers are clever Yocalists.
a tabloid version OF series Of
plotting and intrigue, that Is intend
ed to show acts which might eventt-
ally lead to the secerance of friendly
relations between two great powers,
is depicted in a thrilling two-reel
film that is offered patrons of the
Empire for the first time this. even
ing. - f'' - st-s1s
"The Peril of a Great Nation Is a
Dhoto-play coming from the Pathe
company which for dramatic incident
is one of the most pretantlous pro-
ductions of recent times. The drama
is especially staged, and the four
corners of the earth have been drawn
into the scenes and flashed across the
screen.
A series of western plays and
pfainsmen sketches are also attrac-
tons for the first of the week at the
Empire.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-06-16
MAlINHLBE
MECCAFOR MANY
)
Elaborate Plans Being Made to
Entertain Throng on
July 4th

An attractive and varied program OF
sports and entertainment is planned
for visitors to the island of Maui, has
brought to the attention of the Inter
Island the necessity of runnins one OF
the annual and popular excursions to
Kahului on July 4th.
Announcement was made today that
the Inter-Island flagship Ma;ina kea
has been placed on the berth to,saiI
for Kahului at 10 o'clock on the even
Ing of Thursday, July Bird, returning
to Honolulu on or about midnight, July
4th.
The present arrangements call for
the departure of the Mauna Kea from
kahului at six o'clock on the evening
of July 4th.
An additional feature of this excur-
sion will be the opportunity offered
the traveller to pay visit to the IA
nous crater of Haleakala, with side
trips TO the picturesque lao Valley.
Those who remain on Maui for the
crater trip will be provided with re-
turn transportation in the steamer
Claudine due to arrive here early
Sunday morning.
The Inter-1sland was prompted in
placing the Mauna Kea on the special
trip owing to the large number of aD-
plications for transportation 10 Maui.
where a big race meet is to be held
in connection with other Fourth of
July festivities. '5.,