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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-01-26
BLUE RIDGE IS NO
MOTORING PARADISE
VIRGINIA MOUNTAIN ROADS TOO
MUCH OF TEST FOR CARS
AND MEN.
TRIP CALLED OFF
xuToMouILrsT INTENDING TO RUN
,-roN NEW YORK SHIPS AUTO
TRAIN PART or THE
WAY THERE.

NEW YORK. Jan. 25.--Motor7ng
over the Blue Ridge Mountains even
in dry weather, liz a test OF men ana
motors too, but In the rainy season II
is too much to ask Of an sutomoblie'
rnucfl less its passengers. except the
.aunt he something like the Glidden
tour ttf 1911, which was designed 10
he q reliability contest. That these
mountains have lost nothing OF their
urpieasantness is shown by letteF
received hero from an autonooiliss
from New York, who started OUT Tor
Florida. but found that the trip from
Lexington to Danville, in Virginia had
no much Of hardship and SO little re-
turn in scenery or other interests as
not to make IL worth while trying 10
70 on from Danville. His friend IN
New York to whom he wrote had been
eceptical about his making the journey
all the way TO Florida.
To thos.. who made the Glidden
tour in - from New York to Jack
sonviile th- description in the early
part of tn letter will awaken respon-
awe chords Farther on there Is some
very interesting detail OF touring In
Florida, with information that viii be
new to many motorists OF available
roads in that State.
1t is worth while noting. too, as
comment on the roads in this country
that the writer says of his car; MY
automobile is Of nifty horsepower 1t
was new. having been out of the ga
rage but once before / started South
II ran less than q thousand miles, but
ii is now an old. worn machine Sew
erai times the distance in Europe
would have left 81 in better shape, ]
have motored in the Western Balkans
and In Southern Spain, where the
roads have a very bad name, but I
have never encountered before such
difficulties as on this trip
''You were wise when you ended
your journey at Lexington" the letter
begins. Further on you would have
found little but trouble and not
enough In scenery or other interests
to repay the hardships of difficult and
sometimes dangerous so-called roads.
fit for man only when atop of
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-01-26

orchestra. the Philadelphia Saenger-
fest and other engagements too NUM-
erous to mention. Whenever she has
appeared. Nine. Rappold has by her
superb voice and delightful PERSONAL
ty won the hearts Of her audiences,
and it may safely be predicted that
her Richmond engagement will be the
scene of another triumph.
Associated with Nine. Rappold at
this concert will be the rising young
baritone. Thomas Farmer, who has
made an excellent record in the East
and Middle West Judging from press
comments, he Is a finished artist, pos
sessing a voice of exceptional quality
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-01-26

the Radcliffe attractions, two more
important engagements remains-the
fifth and last concert of the regular
series and the third and last appear
ance, for this season at least. of the
New York Philharmonic society or
chestra.
The fifth concert of the Radcliffe
regular series is now occupying the
attention of Richmond music lovers
Nine. Marie Rappold, prima donna
soprano Of the Metropolitan opera
house, is scheduled to appear at this
concert, which will be held at the
City Auditorium on Monday, Febru-
airy 10th.
To date the concerts under the Rad
clitfe management have been note
worthy because OF the hfgf standard
ns3rnusfea presented This, the .a,rt OF
the regular concerts. however, prom
ises to rise artistically supreme. Nine.
Rappold is not only one of the lead
ing sopranos of the Metropolitan OPP
era company, but is one of the most
sought after artists for concert en-
gagements In fact such is the de-
mand for her on the concert stage
that she has requested the manage
ment of the Metropolitan opera house
TO cut down her appearances to min
imum.
iA' dPpNdi aIiNt Va MINE 1kdPDolCl
IN Richmond is an occasion to be con-
templated with unrestricted pride and
source for congratulation. Her en-
gagements are many, and that the
Radcliffe management have secured
her for Richmond augurs well for the
future high plane of musical endeav-
ors in this city 1t follows as a nat
ural consequence that as the musical
events in turn Guido previous efforts
there rs certain to ensue from the sit
uation stimulus that will cause the
greatest possible endeavor to maintain
and to improve the high standard in
future. As matter OF fact. the rnu-
sic loving public. having had a taste
OF good music, as is the case with
Richmond, demand nothing short OF
the best and Judge all future events
by those which have gone before. 1t
would be short sighted in the extreme
for any manager not to appreciate the
situation, and so ii is with certain
pardonahle pride that the Radcliffe
management announce the appear
ance of Nine. Marie Rappold, prima
donna soprano of the most exacting
musical organization of the world
the Metropolitan opera house Mime.
Rappold, besides filling her operate
ENGAGEMENTS, has already this season
made a number of appearances as
soloist with the New York Philhar-
monte society. the Boston Symphony
orchestra, the Minneapolis Symphony
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-01-26

mule. For stretches there will be fair
and even good road. but distances
aren't far between fords and morasses
or muddy, slippery climbs that there
is great trouble in negotiating and
that in bad weather must be impass-
able, And there is always the like
lihood of breaking some part of the
machine away from any help or habi~
tation. ] rnarvelled many a time that
ii didn't happen and daily grew my
respect for my automobile and its
makers.
Il reached DanviIfe, Vax, and could
undoubtedly have come the rest OF the
way 10 Florida, for certainly / had
passed over as bad roads as could
have been found further on, but the
trip was taking more time than
could spare, and to one who motors
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-01-26

Town" These youngsters have sim
ply set 'em wild all along the pop
ular-priced circuits and their engage
ment at the Lubin next week Will be
renewal of the big success merited
elsewhere.
May Devaul, a character change
Coincidence of note. will be another
feature and her great work has elicit
ed instrinted praise from noted crit
les throughout the country.
Howe and Edwards in Tho Ar
rival of Mr.. Dooley," a comedy spe-
cialty act, should prove an excellent
drawing card with the funny vehicle,
which Is a scream from start to fin
ish.
Marcella Marion. a dainty singing
sesssgsesissIasseS. w'fT s?.,y all the rev
sonss, and she VIII: asas so1ae' of he
latest Partisan gowns that will be the
envy OF all the ladies present.
A rare treat is in store for Lubin-
ties. when Bland and Clayton make
their appearance. as they have that
wonderful personality which enables
them to make good. Advance notices
claim that this well known sister team
would be big feature of any bill.
The very best motion pictures and
special displays in the photoplay art
will be selected for the coming week.
This department Of the popular Lu-
bins entertainments has been
strengthened to a great extent of late
on account of the booking of high
class films. and lovers of the latest
and best motion pictures are finding
this section quite as interesting and
entertaining as the vaudeville.
The usual four reels of first, new
pictures will be exhibited at each OF
the performances which are given
daily from z:16 to $50 and 7:15 to
l0:46 o'clock. 49,
Admission ten cents. ladies ana
children at maunees only FIVE cents
each.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-01-26
Kafic's Excuse

that they muxt not appear at school
the following Week without their APP
pllcation blanks properly filed out as
tc name of parents, address, date and
place of birth.
ON Monday morning Katie Burns
arrived, the tears streaming down her
cheeks What is the trouble?" Miss
Green inquired seeking to comfort
her.
oh" sobbed the little girl. I've
forgot my excuse for being born
The Delineator.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-01-26
Plan Auto Race Circuit.

MILWAUKEE,, Jan. 25.--A West
ern automobile racing circuit has been
proposed by automobile men in the
Middle West. The project is under
way and il plans go through six cities
will be included in the circuit. which
will embrace Milwaukee, Elgin. Ill,
Galveston, Tacoma and possibly St
Louis and Los Angeles
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-01-26
Automobile News

NEW YORK, .--~y. 25.--Caleb s.
Bragg, the racing Wver, was among
the buyers Of Mercer cars at the pas
senger car division of the automobile
show He gave an order for i've
passenger touring model for his pri-
yate use. Another buyer was George
Wishartr whose son, Spencer T.. Wish
art drove q Mercer racing car last
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-01-26
Radcliffe Concert
Is Next Musical
Eventon Program

Compared with the best previous eff
forts, the present musical season OF
Richmond has surpassed all records.
Such an amount of music of first rnte
quality has never before been avail
able in this city-within recent years,
in any event. Furthermore, the sea-
son is by no means near its end. OF
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-01-26
At the Inhin.

The splendid vaudeville and picture
offerings OF the past few weeks al
the popular Lubin, since the Messrs.
Toney and associates acquired posses
sion have added hundreds of new
faces to the already remarkable
clientle of this pretty playhouse. The
bills have been universally good, and
have scored immense hits. There is
much to the bill that will appeal pow
erfully To the patrons and there is
much that is novel
Much interest is being manifested
in the coming appearance of the two
local boys, Dennis O'Neil and Carl
Garrett, in their screaming one-act
AArce. Fifteen Minutes in Darkey
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-01-26
THEATERS
Continued from Third Page.)

Continued from Third Page)
younger folks because Of her charm
ing presence and her excellent sing
ing of all selected songs.
Rounding out the vaudeville sec.
ton OF the bill will be the Offering OF
the Polzin brothers. acrobatic coined
ians, skilled in athletic work and
standing out prominent because OF
their un-making ability.
Perfect picture plays as approved
by the National Board OF Censor.
ship will add instruction and enter.
ta!nment TO the bill, offered three
times every day, the regular matt
nees starting at o'clock and the
night performances at 7:15 and 8
o'clock
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-01-26

season and made new dirt track rec
ords with 1t.
The show car which was displayed
all by itself in the Alec space at the
In Herbert s, Greims, a member of the
dry goods Arm OF James A. Hearp Il
Son. The car, touring model, paint
ed in light brown. with band of
white and white tenders, made "a
striking appearance at the show.
A Nyberg car, to be driven by Har
ry Endicott has been entered for the
500 mile race at indianapolis next
May. II is an Indiana made car aud
will have a piston displacement of 38s
cAhic inches, 1t VIII haze MiGe wheels,
1t is said that a couple of Mason cars
viii be entered In the race. a special
$50 cubic inch machine being pre-
pared, it is understood, for Ralph Null
ford to drive.
Further report is that a special
Marmon racer with Joe Davenport up,
will go in for the five century It Ia
said that Ray Harroun is designing
it.
The Mercer racing team for the
coming season will consist of Ralph
de Palma, Bragg and Wishart The
first race in which the new Mercer
team will appear is the 500-mile in
ternational sweepstakes The Mercer
company is now building racing cars
for these drivers at its factory III
Trenton. ~
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-04-22
DR.. A. BENBOW,
Dentist.

DR.. A. Benbow, one of the most ca.
pable and successful dentists in this
section, was born in Brazos County,
July 2, 1882. He attended the public
schools and Allen Academy in this
city, after which he entered the At
lanta Dental College at Atlanta, Ga,
where he remained for two years, and
was given license to practice DENTS
try, and after two years Of successful
practice, returned to the same institu
ton where he graduated in 1906, re-
ceiving the degree of doctor of dental
surgery He practiced in Dothan, Ala,
and latterly in Navasota, Texas, COM
ing from that place to Bryan four
years ago, since which time he has
built up an extensive and lucrative
practice in this city.
DR.. Benbow is not only a capable
and expert man in his profession, but
is also a popular citizen of Bryan,
esteemed by all for his excellent quail
tiles, courtesy, and gentlemanly bear
ing in all his relations with his pa
tients, friends and acquaintance.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-04-22
BRYAN POOL HALL.

The Bryan Pool Hall has been in
business here for four years, and has
become a popular and successful es-
tablishment, having extensive patron
age by the first-class trade. 1t is we'll
furnished and equipped with seven
pool tables and one billiard table of
the latest modern patterns, providing
the best facilities for its great volume
of patronage composed of the best
class of people who enjoy the pleas.
ure of these entertaining games. In
connection with this establishment is
a cigar stand where an extensive va
riety OF the best imported and domes.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-04-22
]. T. HANWAY,
Saddlery, Harness and Vehicles.

One of the Oldest, most reliable and
successful business concerns of the
city of Bryan is the saddlery, harness
and vehicle establishment conducted
by ]. 7. Hanway, which carries an
enormous stock in all lines of its bust.
ness This BUSINESS was established
in 1867, under the firm name of w. C.
Padgett, of the firm of Padgett Bros.
Of Dallas, Texas, pioneer establish
ment whose name is part'of the COM
mercial history of Texas. In 1873 w.
w. Hanway, father of the present pro-
prietor Of the business, succeeded w.
C. Padgett, under the firm name Of
w. w. Hanway G. Son, which success
fully conducted the establishment I'm.
til 1898, when ]. T. Hanway succeeded
the last named firm, since which time
it has been under his successful man.
agement and efficient control.
This establishment is one OF the
Oldest, most substantial, reliable, and
conservative business houses in this
part of the country, handling among the
largest volume of trade Of any OF its
class in the State of Texas, and its
name and reputation has become
hallmark of all that is excellent, re-
liable, and durable in the quality Of
its goods.
Mr.. Hanway has had long training
and practical experience in his line of
business, eQuipping him most admir-
ably with a thorough knowledge of its
every detail and the demands OF its
extensive patronage. He entered the
business with his father, in 1873, when
a mere youth, and has the distinction
of having served efficiently and sue
cessfully in that line of activity for
forty years. During the long period OF
his residence here Mr.. Hanway has
grown up with the city which he has
contributed so much of labor and ma.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-04-22
DIXIE THEATRE.

The Dixie Theatre, owned and con-
Quoted by w. r. Fairman, established
in Bryan, January 8, 1911, is one of
the best and most attractive places of
public amusement in Texas. At the
time OF its entry into the amusement
field in this city the moving picture
shows operating here were OF prim-
tive and unsatisfactory class, and in
consequence it was pioneer in adopt
ing the very latest equipment for the
production of the highest class picture
entertainments known to the business.
This theatre contains the best furnish
ings and instrumentalities necessary
for the comfort and successful enter
tainment of it's host of patrons that
capital, experience and discriminating
Judgment can command 1t has seat
ing capacity of 500 elegant modern
opera chairs, uses none but licensed
films exclusively, thus insuring the
production of the best picture themes
known to the business. This theatre
has two Powers GA moving picture
machines, operated by Mr.. Walter
Shelton and Mr.. E. Brockman, two of
the most capable operators in Texas,
the former of whom was employed by
Mr.. Fairman in that capacity at the
Happy Hour Theatre in Dallas, first
class place of amusement founded in
that city by Mr.. Fairman. The Dixie
Theatre is supplied with $500 Wur-
letter Grand Concert Orchestra, which
furnishes attractive and high-class
music at each performance; also a
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-04-22

ty, a position in which he has served
with credit and distinction for a mum.
Der of years. Mr.. e. j. Fountain is the
active member of the firm and is thor
oughly familiar with every detail q,
its extensive and important business
The members Of this firm are among
the most prominent, active, energetic
and leading public-spirited citizen Of
Bryan who have labored intelligently
and successfully for the general ad.
vancement and enduring prosperity OF
Bryan and Of Brazos County. To clti.
zens such as these is due debt OF
gratitude from all those who are PROUD
OF the distinguished prestige OF this
city as leading business and flnan-
cial center OF the State OF Texas.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-04-22
BRYANTHE LEADING BUSINESS CENTER "nsn"i CONCERN; s
HENsARLINe MERCANTILE CO.

In the list of prominent and sue
cessful mercantile enterprises which
have measurably contributed to the
well-earned reputation OF the city OF
Bryan as the greatest commercial cen.
ter between Houston and Dallas, the
Hensarling Mercantile Company is
justly distinguished. This company
was organized January "a, 1913. The
extensive and increasing activities OF
this prosperous and successful com.
pany are under the supervision and
able control of the following able bust.
ness men: P. H. Hensarling, presi,
dent; G. B. Hensarling, w. ]. Coulter,
John Scasta, and Bruce Grant, all ma
tives of Brazos County, except Mr.
Grant, who came from Robertson
County to Bryan in August, 1912.
The company is capitalized for $780,
600, and from the date of its organiza-
ton has conducted an extensive and
prosperous business in the handling
of groceries, feed, grain and aces
series, its growth and prestige in the
commercial world being due to the
superior quality Of the commodities
the prompt and polite service
of its officers and employees, and the
we'll known responsibility of the COM
pany. The capable staff Of statesmen
employed by the company is composed
Of the following we'll known names:
Ed Martin, Jessie Hensarling and
Emil Scasta.
The remarkable increase of business
enjoyed by this company has outgrown
the capacity Of the quarters now oc-
cupied by it, necessitating the con-
struction of larger and more commo-
dious quarters for its accommodation,
to meet which demand the company
will move into a large building soon
to be erected for it on Bryan street.
1t is upon such sterling business
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-04-22
FOUNTAIN BROS,
Land and Loans.

One of the great business enter
prises of the city Of Bryan which has
contributed its share to the remark.
able progress of the city and OF Brazos
County, is the land and loan estab-
lishment OF Fountain Bros, which was
established fourteen years ago and now
has one of the largest and most impor.
tant custom in its lines of business
of any like firm in this part Of
Texas. The firm is located in the
Rohde building, corner of Anderson
and Main streets. This firm makes a
specially Of city property and farm
ing lands, and also buys, sells, and
builds houses for its customers, and
has bought and sold more land than
any twenty men in Brazos County. 1t
enjoys the strictly novel and unusual
reputation of never having sold a pur.
chaser piece of property upon which
he failed to realize a profit. The firm
buys large tracts for subdivision and
sale in tracts to suit purchasers, and
is now putting upon the market one
of the most important additions ever
put upon the market in Bryan. The
Oak Grove Park addition, containing
about one hundred acres of land, is
located in the northern part Of the
city, and this they have subdlvided
into choice lots and are putting them
upon the market on easy terms. This
addition is the most beautiful, desir-
able and healthy location for a first
class residence district In this local
ity, and is destined to add to the city
of Bryan's attractiveness and impor.
lance as a city of modern and most
beautiful residences.
This progressive and prosperous
firm is composed of ]. l.. Fountain
and Z. ]. Fountain, each of whom has
spent his life in Bryan and possesses
an intimate practical knowledge OF all
the lands and land values in Brazos
County.
DR.. J. l.. Fountain the senior mem
Der of the firm, is the present mem
Der of the Legislature from this coun-
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-04-22
T. r. BATE,
Attorney-at-LaW.

One of the distinguished pioneer
citizens and capable lawyers of the
city of Bryan is Mr.. T. R. Bate, who
has resided here continuously from
1862 until the present time. Mr.. Bate
was six years old when he arrived in
this city and during the long years OF
his residence here has been an inter
ested spectator to the transformation
of this city from village to its present
status as the leading commercial, So
cial and educational center of this
section of Texas. Mr.. Bate was a
resident of Bryan at the date of the
arrival of the first train operated into
the town and joined in the celebration
of that important event. He acquired
university education in Virginia, en-.
tering upon the successful practice OF
the law in 1880, in which he has con-
tinued until the present time. Mr..
Bate married Miss Annie Law, daugh-
ter of the late DR.. F. M. Law, founder
and esteemed pastor for twenty-five
years of the First Baptist Church in
this city. Mr. Bate is the senior
member of the prominent law firm of
Bate G. Minkert.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-04-22
BRYAN POWER COMPANY
(Incorporated)

The Bryan Power Company, Incor-
porated, is one of the most extensive
and thoroughly equipped modern cleo
trio plants in Texas. The building &C.
cupied by the plant is constructed of
reinforced concrete, with overall d.
mansions as follows: 42xS4, with a
height of % feet at the caves. The
plant operates "a hours per day under
a contract with the city of Bryan, un-
der the terms of which the city has
an option on the plant. The modern
equipment consists of two units, $50
XIV. three-phase 60-cycle alternators
directly connected to 225.horse power
Busch & Sulzer Bros. Diesel Engine
Company engines; three air COM
pressors, motor driven; four 250-gallon
per minute motor-driven centrifugal
pumps. The present equipment of this
plant is capable of supplying current
sufficient to furnish light for city
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-04-22

of $4,000 inhabitants. The service is
practically uninterrupted, as never less
than two engines are kept on duty.
The Bryan Power Company owns a
strip of land S0x6OO feet, upon which
it Is erecting modernly equipped
macaroni plant and a mill to man
ufacture -four for use in the plant, and
should the railroads allow milling in
transit on wheat, the mill will be in
position to manufacture for outside
territory.
The following are the capable and
efficient officers of the company: H. T.
Lawler, president; H. T. Lawler Jr,
secretary and treasurer; and Jordan
7. Lawler, vice president and general
manager.
The city of Bryan is fortunate in
having the benefits derived from
plant of the magnitude and splendid
equipment of that possessed by this
thoroughly enterprising and progress
sive company, conducted by the most
capable and expert electricians in the
State of Texas.