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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-26
RAILROADS PUT
TO SEVERE TEST
PANIC of Isss DROVE MANY
OF THEM INTO BANK
RuPTcY.
six YEARS POVERTY
GREAT RUSH OF BUSINESS
IN 1880 CAUGHT THEM
UNPREPARED.
SIX YEARS POVERTY
BY LOGAN q. MCPHERSON.


To really understand what is the
matter with the railways today it is
necessary to begin with the situation
that confronted them In the panic of
twenty years ago. During the six
years that followed the financial
breakdown Of 1893 the traffic of the
railways 40 fell of that over a fourth
Of the railway mileage of the country
went into bankruptcy. and many of
the strongest companies kept out of
receivership only by the exercise of
severest economy. All over the coun-
try freight cars by the thousands were
standing empty on side-tracks, loco
motives by the hundreds were idle In
everywhere there was
insufficient expenditures upon roadbed
and track; the forces of employees in
every department OF the service were
cut to the lowest number that could
keep things going. Shippers pressed
the railways for reductions In rates.
During a time of depression is when
the railways ought to put their equip
ment in the best of repair, build up
their track and structures. They
ought to take advantage of the low
wages and low prices for material for
making extensions and improvements.
Though but little understood. 1t is a
fact. however, that the income and
outgo Of the railways, with but few
exceptions. Ia at all times so nearly
balanced that there is seldom a sur
plus available for expenditures that do
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-26

here of the federal legislation or OF
the commission except to suggest that
neither would be human IL 1t were per-
feet The trouble was that the attack
fomented by the president of the
United States was taken up by the
State legislatures. and they have been
kicking the dog ever since. They
have net confined their energies to the
regulation of the railways. but have
passed bill after bill prescribing detail
Of railway administration oftentmes
without giving the railway officers a
fair chance to be heard.
Rush Has Continued.
The railroads at the beginning OF
this century were quite unprepared
and through no fault OF their own, for
a rush of traffic such as the country
had not known. They have been
forced to renew their facilities in the
face of this onrush, which has contin-
ued except during two brief periods OF
reaction They have been harrassed
in obtaining requisite capital, and by
legislation much of which has been in
furious in its effect. Under these con-
ditions the railways have accomplish
ed great deal. but the development
has been very uneven. They have
done the things that they were Obliged
to do to meet the immediate demands
of traffic and the immediate behests OF
legislators. They have not had the
ca pital or the opportunity to do many
things that must be done, which the
people must allow them TO have the
means for doing, and which the PEG
pie must not expect them to do unless
they have the means.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-26
CITY Of RICHMOND,
CITY Of ANNAPOLIS
MISS LEE TO CHRISTEN ONE AND
MISS HARRISON OTHER OF
NEW LINERS.

Special to The Richmond Nirginian. }
BALTIMORE, MD. May 25.--The
hulls of the two steel passenger steam
ers City Of Annapolis and City OF
Richmond. under construction by the
Maryland Steel company for the Ches-
apeake Steamship company. are to be
launched at Sparrow's Point at noon
Saturday. May 31st.
The City of Richmond will be
christened by Miss Anne Carter Lee,
daughter of Captain Robert f. Lee
and granddaughter of General Robert
+. Lee, while the City of Annapolis
will be christened by Miss Ussuia
Harrison, daughter of Fairfax Harri-
son, president OF the Chicago, In
dianapolis and Louisville railroad, bet
ter known as the Monon Route. who
was formerly president Of the
Southern railway and chairman of the
board of directors of the Chesapeake
Steamship company
Miss Harrison. who will stand
sponsor for the City of Annapolis. is
widely known in Baltimore society
owing to her connections with the
prominent Carey family of this city
The new vessels Will cost about
5000, 900. and will be used on the York
River line route, which now has tri-
weekly service.
fsdCh Oh the new NeSseis VIII ne =
feet long, So feet over guards and Al
feet beam at the water line. with a
carrying capacity of 500 tons OF
freight and accommodations for 4ot
passengers They will be of the twin.
screw type with a guaranteed speed
of eleven knots an hour.
These vessels are being especial,
built to connect with the Southern
railway terminal at West Point, t.
give quick daily service between
Baltimore. Richmond and the South
This has long been one of ths
pet schemes Of President Key Comp
ton.
The steamers will have all the lates
conveniences. from an interior tele
phone system to wireless teiegraphy
They will be built with three deck!
and will be As nearly alike as me
clinics can make them.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-26

Alphonso Smith. 1912.
'"The Best Books" by w. g. Sons
nenschein. 1910.
The Business of Being a Woman"
by Ida Tarbell 1912.
Child Labor Laws In all States"
1879.
chronicles scotch-Trish Settlement
in Virginia" by Lyman Chalkley. ".
1912.
commodore John Rodgers" by c.
+ o. Pauliin. 1910.
1.-THE Democratic Mistake" by A.
@. Sedwick. 1919.
Division and Reunion. +" by Wood
row Wilson. 1919.
English Literature" by Stopferd
Brooke. TN raised letters for the
blind)
"Evangelne..' Gn New York point
for the bind)
The Evolution of Sea Power" by
r. A. Silburn. 1912.
First Explorations OF Trans-Al1e-
ghany." by Alvord & Bldgood- 1919.
George III. and Charles Fox" by
G, O. Trevelyn. vi. 1919.
Great Britain and the Illinois
Country" by c. E. Carter. 1910.
"a History of the Battle of BEN
nington," by F. w. Coburn. 1912.
'Idiocy and its Treatment" by
Edward seguin. 1907.
I'm His Name by E. f. Hale. I'm
raised letters for the blind)
Jean Dominique Ingres," by W. 3.
Sparrow. 1905.
| THE Halifax Family" by Fl. II.
/ Goddard. 1912.
Maps and Map Making" by f. A.
Reeves. 1919.
| The Man in Lonely Land" by Kata
Bosher. 1912.
Mark Twain's Biography" by A.
/ B. Paine. va. 1919.
My Life. Among our Hos
/ tile Indians by o. o. Howard 1907.
"Old Curiosity Shop" by Charles
1 Dickens. lin raised letters for the
| blind)
The Practical use of Books ana
| Libraries" by G. o. Ward. 1911.
"reminiscences of Basil w. Duke"
1911. .
| Richmond Prisons. 1ss1-s5," by
| W. II. Jeffrey. 1898.
Sociology" by J. O. Dealy. 1909.
SOIL Conditions and Plant Growth
| by E. j. Russell. 1912.
"Stonewall Jackson, Address," by
r. F. Chew. 1912.
"Stonewall Jackson by FL. A.
White. 1909.
Study OF English Literature" by
W. F. Farrer. tIn raised letters for
the blind.)
THE Virginia Military Institute"
| by f, II. Smith. 1912.
| THE War of the Sixties" by f..
r. Hutchins, 1912.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-26
SUSPECT NEGROES
SELLING LIQUORS

David Clarke. a negro, was arrested
yesterday afternoon on n charge OF
running an alleged speak-easy" at 322
Stephenson street. Policemen r. D.
Voitz, J. ]. Traylor and r. w. Allen
made the arrest.
Shortly after this arrest the three
officers raided the home of Hudson
Johnson, colored, eos Arch street, and
placed him under arrest on a similar
charge. Both are being held in Sec
ond police station for hearing this
morning in Police court.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-26
PETIT 4 co. WINDOW is
DEMOLISHED BIZ HORSE

A large plate glass in front Of the
store of Petit 4 Co, Foushee and
Broad streets. was demolished yester-
day morning when a horse belonging
to the Jefferson Stables backed the
buggy to which he was htched into it.
The horse became frightened at some
object in the street and started back
wards with the vehicle, running up on
the sidewalk and then crashed into
the window. Hubert Powell, who was
driving the animal. escaped without
any injury.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-26

RieAnsaa aaA Chesapeake nay Rail.
SCHEDULE OF az GEsr1Hsc:rTkrc TRAINS
nFFFEcTivE MAY %. isii
Leave Richmond. Laurel and Broad
& III. 10 a III. .;1o:io <. NJ. ii:is
bl:i0 p Nj. $40 r. NJ. $40 r. NJ. TAG
e. NJ. bs:io p. H.. 1910 P. n. n;4s
Leave Ashland. England. and Maple
Streets; ss:ss A; NJ; hs1;ee 4 n; ss:occ
A. M. 1890 NJ ssf:oo r. NJ. 400
p. NJ, 800 r NJ. 400 p. -. bS 100 r. n.
500 r. M, 700 p. n. 500 r. n. bs:os
r, NJ, 1900 p n.
sDafly except Sunday.
ssSundAy only.
1Carrie0 hAg9a9A - $50
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-26

LADIES. YOUR HAIR.

The Best Is Not Too Good for Yon
because you wear them where they
are always seen. When buying
switches, pondadours curls. etc,
think of this. We import best
French hair. We are Wholesale man
ufacturers and charge wholesale
prices fabout half what you can buy
elsewehere). All shades in stock.
Call and sec lis before you buy,
RICHMOND HAIR STORE, 2l2
North Fifth street
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-26
Arrests Negro snceder.

Joe Williams, a negro, charged with
speeding an automobile, belonging to
James Martin. on the Williamsburg
pike. was arrested yesterday by Hen.
rico County Policeman I. w. Seay.
He was bailed for his appearance in
the Henrico magistrates court.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-26

Norfolk ana western Ralrway.
ONLY ALI--RAIL LIME TO NORFOLK
Schedule In erect September -. 1919
mond. for Norfolk: $500 a H.. ss:os
For Lynchburg and the West: st:lS
4 \. $50 A NJ '';oo =. =. 's''s
Arrtve RICHMOND from Norfclk:
sll:xo A. n. .s;.s 2. Il ii;so = n
81 40 r. NJ, se:o6 p. NJ, 800 r. n.
sDaily. aDaily except sunday bSun-
W d "HnvfTA ". e, sAuNpERA
p. 4. n, Roanoke q. r. A., Roanoke
q Il Do0LNY. b. p. A.. Richmond. Va
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-26
How
to Secure
Tickets

/ The Virginian takes
three names every day
except Monday from
the city directory and
publishes them in its
want ads. These per-
sons viii receive two
tickets each by calling
at The Virginian on or
before Monday, May
| 26th, to the Lucille La
Verne Company, now
| playing spring engage
ment at the Academy.
Read every ad today,
for there are three
lucky persons who will
secure tickets for the
performance of next
Monday night, June
End.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-26
WOOD. AND COAL

summer Price On Coal md Wood This
Anthracite, Fire Creek and Eplint
I.ump, Pocahontas Washed Nut
BriQuetts and r. q. ~. Large oak
and pine blocks. Perfectly. dry slab
to $7.25 per ton. Automobile de-
livery cheapest. Fl. +. LONG, office
1506-1blO West Broad. Phone Madi-
son 1868.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-26
PLATE ICE


The Best For All Uses. II In Frozen
harder than other Ice, consequently
you use less, and plate Ice IL best
In quality and purity, yet y costs no
n not be surpassed for drinking water
Or tea a. 1t has no bad taste.
u TYLER & RYAN. 1901 West Cary
VI Atreet Phone Madison 1873:
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-26

Chesapeake and Ohio Railway.
7:i5 A.--Local--Dy.-N News.
$40 al-Daiiy-Ch'ville. FIX.
Sun. Thurmond.
- 90 A.--FS.--Dy.--Norf Old Point
1000 A.--Local--Daily-r Lex,
c. Forge.
sie 90 Noon--Ex.--py.--N Old PIT.
1900 P.-Ex.-Dy-Cinc Lville.
+4:o0 P-Ex-Dy Norfolk, Old Point
s 90 P.-Local--Dy.--N.N News. Old PIT.
Sis P.--Local---Ex. Sun.--Ch'ar' Vile.
Sis P.-Local--Week days except
Saturday TO warren-Sat-
urday to Gladstone.
$40 P--I.mtd.--Daily--C Chicago.
al 90 P.--Express-Dai1y-
Louisville, Lynchburg.
'Sleepers fParlor cars.
TRAINS ARRIVE RICHMOND-Loeal
from East: a.55 A. NJ. 7:4o p. NJ.
Through from East: 1850 A. NJ. 1856
P. NJ. $50 r, Al Local from West;
Through: s:i5 A. NJ. 1855 A. NJ. and
3.35 p. NJ.
James River Line: sss:s5 A. NJ.
4.s5 p. NJ. week days--Sun. s:55 p. NJ.
'sDaily except Sunday.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-26

RicAmond and Petersburg Electric ny:
stssss fop
=. .as;'s; 70. II, -; =, 4 . n l. T. g.
loo p. NJ for Chester. 1890 mid
night for Petersburg.
Cars leave Petersburg foot OF Syca.
more Street. for Manchester:
sl6:35. II:35 A. NJ. 1876, sf:s5, 7:ss.
y:35, ASS, 5:s5. e:Ss, '7:as. s:35. s.35.
1000. $40 p NJ
tDaily except Sunday and holidays
sCarrfes baggage and express.
esLimited except Sundays and hoii.
All cars from Petersburg connect
with cars for Richmond
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-26
CLEANING AND PRESSING

SPECIAL OFFER-THN SANITARY
C ~ sAs;S , ANp DrE ENG MoR RkA
6EIIINl a CARD FOR ~ THAE
WILL ENTITLE YOu 40 u MOHTH
IS OF WORK. WE ARE EXPERTS ~
AND THOROUGHLY UNDERSTANp.
ffEtnA FIVE CENTS Srr ii aooofbs
e 1 x3f MN dQ 1naUls1 a6R.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-26
HELP--FEMALE

Young Woman 10 Assist In
I book keeping ana general clerical
! work In q bank in n small town
moderate salary. Please state age.
experience. qualifications and salary
expected otherwise no attention
given to reply. Address 7. f. c. care
Virgin
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-26

our agents selling famous Ann Arbor
Lamps and Lighting Systems, Every
body wants this famous light.
Show II. and II sells itself: no ex-
/ perience necessary: besides regular
NsearninEs We mail cash bonus checks
4 every month to successful agents.
m A permanent, growing business for
81 Tor new plan n II. SEELEY. Presi-
dent Superior Manufacturing Com
paay. ..szSs Second street. Ann'tArbor.
Mich.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-26
See the Lucille La Verne Co.
AT THE VIRGINlANS EXPENSE
HELP--MALE

NRAI, ESTATE AGENT OF ExPE-
S3HNCE WANTED TO SELL LOTS
IN GINTER PARK. SALARY OR
COMMISSION. ONLY CLEAN CUT
EXPERIENCED MEN NEED APP
PLY. 713-714 MUTUAL BUILD
ING.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-26
BOOKS RECENTLY RECEIVED
AT THE STATE LITERARY

"Aemerican Library Economy" by
J. c. Dana. 1919.
'"The American Short Story" by
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-26

Ladf~s-your CombfnGs Made Into
beautiful switches. pompadours. etc.
Charges moderate: old switches re-
dyed to look like new. Largest stock
OF pure hair switches in the city.
Come and see this stock before
going elsewhere. Shampooing, sbc:
mail orders given prompt attention.
THE RoYALIE, s0T East Broad
street.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-26

why Annoy Your Friends or Borrow
from loan sharks or pawnbrokers
when you can negotiate loan on
your watch. diamonds. Jewelry or
siiverware at reasonable rate of
interest at the EQUITABLE LOAN
SOCIETY! All business strictly con-
consultation. second nooE 500 East
Broad atreeG
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-26
SHOE REPAIRING

Rubber whoaeUoles and Spring Heels
put on, ti.tSs all kinds Of shoe r..
FACTORY, fli East Main street
Phone Monroe 1857
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-26

Wnated-Thirty Females and Twuety
| men for Northern States and cities:
h Transportations advanced. WILLIAM
MARTIN EMPLOYMENT AGENCY.
70 North Ninth. -
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-26

wANTED-1oo BOYS, BETWEEN THE
AGE OF TEN AND FIFTEEN, TO
MEET ME- AT O'CLOCK MONDAY
NIGHT AT THE vIRGINIAN Of
ETCE. CIRCULATION MANAGER.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-26

when out Of Work See w. ". MARTINS
EMPLOYMENT AGENCY. 2S North
Ninth street.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-26

WOOD.
Cell MonrOe lSTe Fer Nest Grade Of
pine, oak or slab wood. Anthracite.
Splnt or BriQuette coal: save money
and get quick service. LYME d
HARRIS. ISL East Cary.
We Satisfy Our Custssaers Deeeuse We
send them the BEST coal and wood
also good weight. and MEASURE; coal
orders delivered promptly. We also
manufacture plate Ice. the superior
kind. Phone ~ when In nsed @
Cary. Madison 1873: Monroe 1ol1.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-26

wanted-A First-CIass Five-PassenEer
touring car Of latest model Address
G. B., caro- Vfrginian.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-26

wANTED--loo BOYS, BETWEEN THE
AGE .,, OF TEN AMP Nd, FIFTEEN Eft Ut, TO
GILMAN OFFICE SATURDAY MORN
ING. CIRCULATION MANAGER.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-26

wanted-To Buy Hupm0bile, I'm
good condition. Write X-193. care
Virgffian.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-26

wANrEp--lee BOYS. BETWEEN THE
AGE OF TEN AND FIFTEEN, TO
MEET ME- AT O'CLOCK MONDAY
NIGHT AT THE -vIRGINIAN OF
F1cE. CIRCULATION MANAGER.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-26

$40 to $50 = Day Ap-
peal to you? That's what many of
piexco Vacuum Cleaner. light. dou-
Bile suction: two years guarantee;
wonder. Write today for territory,
terms. etc. DUPLEXO CO., 101
South Fifth street. Brooklyn. N. \.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-26
Mad at the Railroads.


Most people not only did not Ap.
preciate the difficulties OF the railways,
bat were lArgeiy not Awares Of them.
They were mad at the railroads
They had had q good deal. against the
dog anyhow, and just wanted to kick
It
At this time there was in this presi-
dency Of the United States a man who
understood the mind OF the average
American citizen. The candidate had
pledged himself to call a special SEES
sion OF congress to revise the starin,
but during the winter found that he
could not get anywhere with any at
tempt It revision. But he had to do
something. He had gathered the storm
clouds and could not slet them pass
away without having the lightning
strike somewhere. His intuitive sense
OF the popular mind led him to be-
come center ruah In the attack on
the railroads. About this time the
writer OF this article said to q gentle
man OF distinguished reputation, in
whose class At college the chief, execu-
tive OF the nation had been. that the
same chief executive evidently knew
nothing about this railroads.
mo, and he knows nothing about
the tarir or about nnance.'' was the
reply.
The federal legislation shaped by
the houses Of congress has much to
omunend II and - eoec.-rUliFs
merce commission admittedly u nne
body OF men. There = ~ crtticism
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-26
AGENTS

Sex, An 4 No. Sellers
Send soc for stamps and start to
work. THE ELMS COMPANY. eos
u St, N. W. Washington. d. c..
Dept. d.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-26

reana Man. vveufA ysa Accept e1d
Z W1Hs \ nns tailor m ado suit just for
4 shoWtI,g * to your friendsf On =
y rSs Is day for litsie spare time!
4 Perhape We can offer you q steady
3oHs n yox live in a town smaller
han iO,0oO. write at once and get
1eautifqi sampies; styles snd tbs
ma COMPANY. pept- ss7. Chicago,
Brfckyard Men for Hud-
son River and New Jersey. Apply
s15 North Sixth street
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-26
FOR RENT

Two Furnished Rooms For. Rent
suitable for light housekeeping.
Apply 315 East Cary street.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-26

ing fights. Send for terms. THE
90 sets Hotels SO to 500. Anyone
can attach. Notssiess- Wont
scratch floors. Save carpets ana 1ur-
nifure Costs Sc. Sells Toe 20 2sc.
ExcIusiys territory SAMPLE. &c.
EvERGRTP CASTER Co. ee-C War
rem street, N \.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-26

STOVES.
For Stoves, Ranges and Heaters. See
REAMS. BAIkE1 = CO.. Furniture.
3ps West Broad
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-26

For Rent-Nfceiy Furnished Room for
young gentleman Apply oil East
Cary street.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-26

- week Up. An tAe Free clothes
10 write to-day for self m easurfnf
bianks. style chart. big book Of
postal card brings all We pay ex:
rressAEe on everything. AMERICAN
MOOLEN MILLS Co. Dept Sez.
Chicago.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-26

For Rent--Three Unfurstahed Roomi
with bath, arranged for light house
keeping. Apply 1874 West MAR
street.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-01-22

Mrs. James II. Alexander Of ATTAIN
Ia. Ga. is In Richmond to attend the
marriage of her son, Mr. J. II Ajax
anIer, to Miss Eliza beth Call on
Thursday
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-01-22
ASF1L AND

Especial to The Richmond Virginian }
ASHLAND, VA, Jan. 2I.--The Ash
land Music club held it's regular mu-
steal in the parish house Monday at
1880 o'clock, with a delightful pro-
gram. The last half was rendered by
Miss Barker, the talented young pi-
anist of Richmond. one OF Professor
Hairs pupils, who delighted the au-
dtence with her beautiful playing,
Miss Barker was entertained at
luncheon by Miss w NJ Lasher with
a few friends to meet her.
The Woman's club, which met This
afternoon. gave an unusually interest
ing program. A paper ON Mary. Queen
of Scott, was read by Mrs, Henry r.
Carter, Queen Marys Escape from
Lochleven Castle" was read charm
ingly by Mrs. r. E. Blackwell: cur
rent Events" Mrs. Tate Cheney.
The reception given by the Hanover
club to the women was a very brill
liant affair. Southern smilax, palms.
cedar and red carnations in great pro-
fusion transformed the beautiful Se-
ception hail into a fitting bower for
the deliberately gowned women, a
sumptuous supper had been prepared
Mrs FL t. Richardson. Of Rich
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-01-22

Mrs. Zebulon Farland has returned
from Portsmouth, where she has
been visiting relatives
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-01-22
HIGHLAND PARK
IS METROPOLITAN
WILL VOTE UNANIMOUSLY TO
BECOME A MEMBER OF THE
BIG RICHMOND FAMILY.

The citizens OF Highland Park are
anxious TO become children of the CITY
I OF Richmond, and when the special
committee has been named by coun-
ell to look into this, there will be no
dissenting notes from the beautiful
northside suburb.
At the last meeting Of the town
council the sentiment was unanimous
for annexation. The town will not, It
was said at the meeting, ask to have
lot OF kopjes, dunes. jungles and
forests annexed, but VIII offer fully
occupied and improved territory
This proposition IS something like
that offered by Swansboro and Wood
land Heights All these sections are
pretty well filled with people and i'm
proved property.
on account of the impeachment
placed in the way of annexation, the
proposition will not reach head I'M
I'll after the next meeting of common
day in next month. Then the com
mittee viii get into shape and start
the ball rolling.
Annexation was uppermost in the
minds of the people after the common
council had adopted a resolution pro-
Viding for annexation, and fixing upon
a committee from both branches of
council. But the board OF aldermen,
with MIR. Gunst as the chief opponent.
so far as the joint resolution was con-
cerned, refused to consider, and the
proposition was killed.
Then Mr.. Powers offered two sepa-
rate resolutions, carrying the same
things which were conveyed in the
original propositions, which were
adopted. and the matter will come to a
head next month.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-01-22

in Spotsylvania county with a check
for $100.
This progressive movement was in
auRurated in Spotsylvania last year
with Mr.. s. G. Howison as demon
strator. The results Of HIS work we're
highly successful, but the board of
supervisors failed to appropriate funds
TO conduct the work another year.
Captain NJ. b. Rowe, who was inter-
ested in the cause, and felt its great
Importance resolved to raise the
money himself rather than have the
work abandoned Through his eff
forts the Business Mems association.
Of Fredericksburg, contributed 500
and the city council appropriated
800. These amounts in addition to
Miss Fit2hugh's check for $500 as
sure the continuance of the work for
another year. Miss FitZhugh is pres
ident OF the Civic Betterment league,
of fredericksburg, and is also at the
head Of the Womans Suffrage or
ganization.
Mr. s. G. Howison is now at the
Virginia Polytechnic institute taking
special course in agriculture in
preparation for his work in the spring
and summer.