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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-12-12
Parties

Miss Isabel Seamon entertained on
Thursday night at her home on Upson
avenue with a mask party, which
caused much merriment for the guests
the majority Of whom attended in
mask costumes The one-step was the
dance enjoyed and refreshments of ice
cream and cake were served. Those
present, with their costumes, follow
Miss Gertrude Bell, Spanish dancer:
Miss Evelyn Bell, chorus girl. Miss
Constance Pateman, Grecian costume;
Miss Edna WellbOrn, Vatican shep-
herdess; Miss Mary Strader, Spanish
girl; Miss Meta Ormsbee domino; Miss
Isabel SeamOn, chorus girl, twin to
Miss Evelyn Bell; Mrs. Gus Rintleman,
colonial dame; Mrs Alan Wilkinson,
colonial dame; Mrs. Paul Atkinson,
lady" Bill Evans represented a wom-
an; Gus Rintleman, a woman; Vaughan
Ward, a domino; John Gaillard, ghost;
Paul Anderson, clown; L J Locke,
domino; Paul Atkinson, lady" Frank
Cannon, domino. Unmasked were Mrs
Lillian Mccarthy, Mrs. T. c. Bell, Mr.
and Mrs. F. H SeamOn, Mr.. and Mrs
". II. SeamOn; Messrs. George Bell
/ William Ennis, Maurice Anderson. Lit
tie Katherine Seamon, daughter OF Mr.
and Mrs. Frank CeamOn, was dressed
as fairy and greeted the guests Al
the door
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-12-12
Weddings

Carl W. Kngore and Miss Volta de
Violin. of Maria, Texas, were married
on Wednesday afternoon at 4 o'clock
at the parsonage of the First Metho-
dist church by the pastor, Rev. Har-
man G.. Porter. Mr.. and Mrs. KilgOre
are stopping for a few days at the
Hotel Mccoy before going to their
home in Maria, where the groom is en-
gagged in the stock business.
William NJ Payne and Miss Anna
King, of La Junta, Colo, were married
on Thursday afternoon at the parsOn-
age of the First Methodist church,
Rev. Herman G. Porter performing the
ceremony. The were accompanied by
the brother of the bride, Edward King,
and will spend their honeymoon in FL
Paso. Mr.. Payne is in the employ Of
the Santa Fe road in La Junta.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-12-12
GRAND DUKE BUYS
A KNABE PLAYER
RuSsian Prince of the Royal Blood Sc
Iects the Knabe Player Piano
while on Visit to New York

Russlau Prince of the Royal Blood Sc
leefs the Knabe Player Piano
While on Visit to New York
The grand duke Alexander Michaelo-
Witch. of Russia, has bought q Knabe
player-ptanO.
1t is very seldom that the details lead
ing I'D to a sale of a plano to royalty
are ever made public, for the reason
that selling to aristocrats is somewhat
different from the everyday way Of
disposing Of merchandise. whether it
is pianos or anything else. But in this
case, the details Of the sale were like
those of a good many other piano sales
that are made every day.
The grand duke entered the Knabe
warerooms in New York, unannounced
and unheralded (instead, he Travelled
incognitO), introducing himself as Mr..
Alexander, stopping at the Ritz-Carlton,
and asking to see the Knabe player, which
a friend had told him was such Won
derfuI instrument. After he had agreed
to take the piano, he placed an order
for a large quantity OF music rolls,
both classic and popular. 1t was not
until Mr.. Alexander" was asked his
name and shipping directions that he
made known his true title and posi-
ton. The instrument and music were
shipped to the palace at St Petersburg
This player is being demonstrated at
the F. G. Billings Player-PianO store,
where you are cordially invited to in
spect it.-Advertisement
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-12-12
The Git For Everybody-

A fountain pen is a gift that Is equal
" acceptable to a man, woman or child.
But, Of course. 1t must be a good foUn-
tain pen We carry the two standard
makes OF fountain pens-the Water
man and Parker Lucky Curve. Either
make you select will be sure to give
perfect satisfaction We offer these
pens in various grades and sizes. They
come in attractive Christmas boxes,
with a space for the name Of the re-
cipient and another for the donors
name. Fountain pens are OnIE one Of
many serviceable, acceptable gfTts to
be found here A visit here viii great
ly simplify your Christmas shopping.
Scots white & Co.. Mills Bldg,
advertisement
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-12-12
THIEVES PRODUCE RECORD;
STEAL SKINS OF SKUNKS

Warrensburg, Mo-, Dec 12.-Johnson
county has produced the last word in
theft. 1t is the plundering of skunk
farms. Since the fur of this animal has
grown valuable many farmers are rear
ing them. Mason Stirk, a farmer near
Knobmoster, had a corral which con-
tanned 100 of the little animals. He
went hunting and when he returned he
found his corral had been visited by
thieves. The eareasses lay nearby, de-
nuded of their skins.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-12-12
About e Pasoons

Miss Walker Mcclellan is I'll at her
home with a severe cold.
J E Robertson. 10Y East Rio
Grande street, left Thursday for Los
Angeles to spend the holidays He
viii stop en- route at various points
in Arizona
Dr. and Mrs Frank Lynch have
moved from the home of Mrs. Lynch's
parents, judge and Mrs T. A. Falvey, TO
Mrs. F. c. Earle's apartments at 1903
Epson avenue.
Mrs. James Mari, ST. has moved from
the home of her daughter, Mrs. L. G.
WitherspOon, to be with her daughter,
Mrs F. c. Earle, at 1909 Epson ave-
nue..
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-12-12

FTERNOON frock Of velvet and
n taffeta, Jade" The bodice Of
- a taffeta is totally embroidered in
the Chinese style in the cOlOrs, orange,
blue, green and yellow. It covers the
front and the shoulders and shows
the under arms, that is of Julie of the
same color The sleeve is also Of tulle,
under which may be seen the upper
part of velvet. It is finished by a
small floUnce Of tulle, frightened in a
bracelet of Eelvet.
The girdle is Of Jade velvet draped
and fastened at back by a butterfly
bow.
A huge pansy in the "vioIacies" color
trims the middle front
The tunic is gathered up over several
rows of cables" and is embroidered
as the bodice.
The skirt Of jade velvet is simply
drawn up at the center front
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-12-12
E Pasoons Awgy

Paul Nafe, of FL Paso, who is at
tending school at Boston, will spend
the holidays with his relatives in Chi
cagO.
Will I. Watson, county tax collector,
is collecting taxes in Sierra Blanca,
Ysleta, Clint, San ElizariO, Fabens and
SOcorro. n. NJ.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-12-12
ELLIOTT TALKS UPON
IMPROVING NEW H.

ELLIOTT TALKS UPON
IMPROVING NEW HAVEN ROAD
New York, Dec. 12-That the direc-
tors of the New York, New Haven and
Hartford railway disliked to pass the
dividend period, depriving thousands
OF their previously regular incomes,
was the statement of president Howard
Elliott at a dinner of the Railway
Business association Thursday night.
He said the directors had the courage
to do it because they thought It better
for the stockholders and better for the
people at large.
Regarding charges of dishonest man
agement, Elliott said that If some
roads had been over capitalized, it was
greatly to be regretted. He also spoke
of economies that could be introduced
to the benefit Of the railroads.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-12-12
SPECIAL LECTURE AT TEMPLE

IIs sIlN Al THIS EN EN INNT
At the regular services at Temple
Mt Sinai this evening at 8 o'clock, rabbi
Martin Zielonka viii deliver the sec
ond lecture in the series, Famous
Jewish Biographies" the subject for
the evening being, "PhilO, Of Alex
andria."
The temple quartet, consisting OF P.
Wftte, tenor and director; NJ. H. Lem
Ell, basso; Mrs. P. Witte, soprano,
and Mrs W. W. Evans, contralto, will
render the usual traditional music, and
E. c. Knickmeyer will preside over the
organ.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-12-12
FL Pasoons Returning

Preff1ey Bittick is expected home
soon from the Kentucky Military insti-
tute, for the holidays.
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Miss Mary Weeks viii return to her
home in Ell Paso shortly.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-12-12
Wonasn's Organizations

The Saxon club is entertaining to-
night at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. J. J
Ormsbee, at the smelter.
=
The S. s. club is being entertained
this afternoon by Mrs. Charles r.
LOOMS at her home on West Rio
Grande street
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-12-12
Duncss

The "One-AD will give q dance at
the high school Saturday night
Lewis Croocker has issued cards for
q dance on December 27 at his home,
1919 Noble street.
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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-12-12

The Famous '0TangO" Dance
will be at the Bijou today; also the
turkey trot and hesitation waltz.-Ad-
vertisement-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-10-22
HoDY WILL DE LAID no REST IN
HOLLYWOOD GENIE
Terry.

The funeral Of Polk Miller whose
death aacurrea- 81 his home at Bon Air
Monday night. viii be conducted at .
o'clock this afternoon from tho second
PRESBYTERIAN church on Fifth street
this city. OF whose congregation no was
a member until nj moved his home TO
Bon Air The tnterment wall be In
Hollywood cemetery.
The body Of Mr. Miles VIII he
brought to Richmond from Ion Afr
and will rost at the home ~ his S"n,
w. Withers Miller. at 1852 West Gface
street. untt1 the hour for tn7 vert iF-tv:' at
the church.
The services will be conducted by
Rev. Russell Cecil. u. D., pastor of the
Second church. who will be assisted v
Rev. e II. McCluer. of the Bon Air
Presbyterian church. with which Mr.,
Miller had been affiliated since he took
up his residence at Bon AIT.
Veterans VIII Attend.
The Confederate Veterans Of r. II.
Lee camp. who viii compose detail to
attend the funeral arc Commander ].
e. Jones. Captain John Lamb, w R
Freeman. Charles J. Anderson, John f..
owens. Luther Martin. II G. q. Hart r
man and Charles A. Harrington. These
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-10-22
PETERSBURG PLANT
DESTROYED BY FIRE


fspecia1 to The Richmond Nirginian.)
PETERSBURG, VA Oct, 2is~~Fire.
discovered nj 10 so o'clock tonight prao-
ticaliy destroyed the Petersburg Build
ers' and supply company's plant on
North Market street. The damage is
estimated at between $4,000 and s3o,-
600
The origin OF the blaze is unknown.
II started inside one OF the buildings
and gained great Roadway before the
alarm was turned In. When the hre-
men arrived they found the interior
furnace OF roaring fame,
The planning mill. dry Kiln and luin-
her warehouse were destroyed, but the
hi.-e lid not ge, into The paint stcre-
house. the paint being protected by the
Arr pr ,of doors wnih~ proved OF value In
aiding the flremen in their fight.
The department did good work In
preventing the flames from communi-
eating to the seaboard Air Line depot
on one side of the plant and in saving
the residences on the o'her.
Stav.,r eahaniss Is president IT the
company, r. o. Strailman is manager.
and Mr. Buster. secretary and treasurer.
The fire wis still buring at 1850
o'clock this morning. bat was well Ia
hand
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-10-22

of a woman known as osrty Wallace,
and when the association investigated
they found the baby had lad sores,
She said Mrs. Eaton came to see her
and tried to have the matter hushed
up. saying her husband was the
prominent naval officer, using the
names of Owens, Ainsworth and
Eaton. Finally. Miss Bucker said
finding that she could not have the
difficulty hushed UP. Mrs. Eaton told
her to go to hell"
In connection with Mrs. Eaton's
efforts to locate abe adruirafs supposed
poison cache, Frank S. Booth. a
grocer's clerk, testified that she had
told him she thought the poison which
he had tried to give her was hidden IN
the attic. Being unable to locate 1t,
Mrs. Eaton had said sne powdered the
stairway with talcum in hopes OF
tracing her husbands footsteps but
nothing resulted.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-10-22
BILLINGS SEEKS
HOME IN CAPITAL
WOULD LOCATE IN CITY AND
HAVE PLACES HERE FOR
HIS EMPLOYEES.

Representatives of c. X. G. Billings,
who has just purchased the Curtis
Neck farm, were yesterday looking
over the city situation for a resi-
dence for Mr.. Billings. He wished to
locate here permanently and Is look
ing for home for himself as we'll
as for those employed by him, who
wish To live in the city rather than
the country.~
Many inquiries were made among
the real estate men yesterday. but II
was stated that Mr., Billings had not
located himself. so far as his city
home Is concerned.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-10-22
SHR|NERS HOST To
P0IENTATE IRWIN

Imperial soctentate W. w. Irwin
Mas. nrys chief official in the nitcd
Stales-was he guest for day yes
terday of Acda Temple, Mobiles OF the
: Mystic Shrine
Mr. Irwin was enteFta 05d at an
informal lBacheon yesterday AT z
n'ti, Ok at he Richmond hStcl by the
officers Of .acca Temple. and last
right Vas tie chief figures al cere-
nI.,ntal SO ssicn and banquet in Masonic
Temple at which visiting Shriners
from many sections Of the State were
afforded the opportunity .; meeting
he distinguis he'd Masonic visitor.
Ten candidates were indicted into
the mysteries Of the Shrine at the
ceremonial - ssion Potentate ID G,
tTFslahcrty, Of Acca Temple, presided
al the banquet which followed. intro
ducinG MIR. Irwin. who made brief
ADDRESS, 10 the Shriners.
A feature of the banquet was the
presentation Of moving pictures held
ssy Osman Temple IN the Panama
canal gone in which Imperial Poten-
tate Irwin took part This was his
nrst opportunity, however, I" see him
self as others say him and Mr. Irwin
thorough iy en- ioyed the experience
Imperial Fctentate Irwin, who has
\ been the guest III Potentatc ttFlaherty
during his stay in Richmond, VIII
ieAse for home this marning.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-10-22
RESOLUTION or SUBCOMMITTEE
is ADOPTED BY FULL
BODY.

without debate the resolution Of the
subcommittee on city hospitals was
adopted by the council committee on
utilities last night and now goes 10
the council 49,,
trustees Of the Medical College of
virginia IN their offer of the use Of
the old Dominion and the Virginia
hospitals by tho city,
The resolution as adopted and re-
commended to council reads as fot
lows;
The Resolution.
"Nbereas the present City home lacks
proper accommodations to operate
city hospital with any great degree
nf success IN connection with "a nome
for the tndgent; and
Whereas the separation ana seGfe-
cation Of these two departments APP
peas to be not only necessary, hu'
timely and particularly desirable as
remedy for an unfortunate condition
that mas existed at the city home 100
long already, and,
"M hcreas the executive committee or
the Medical College OF Virginia, IN
chair dasiro To bring relief - he
situation at the City home, has SUD
m.tted an offer to the city OF ltcn-
mond rendering, without cost ne
virginia npHpllatf ANN~N"b
mort beast corner of Clay and Eleventh
streets. equipped and capable OF nc
commodating about 1875 patients, ana
the Old Dominion hospital located on
Marshall street. near Thirteenth street.
Enturnished, but capable Vt accom-
modating about seventy -flve colorea
patients; also, the two buildings To-
Gated at Nos. 1920 and 1922 East
Broad street as home for nurses,
and.
Ivy hereas the central location "t
these two hospitals affords exceptional
advantages in handling quickly sal
EMERGENCY cases, both DIS regards iss
convenient access bility 10 the danger
zones Of the city and the convenience
aud speedy attention OF the staff sur
gee rs and phys cans WAC are ca LED
IN /; such Az s;
Now therefore, be II resolved by
the council Of the city of Richmond,
tho board Of aldermen concurring;
\ That the offer or the executive
committee of the Medical College OF
Virginia to allow the free use Of the
Virginia and old Dominion hospitals
for the operation by the city OF pub
lie hospital. together with the build
ints AT $os 1920 and 1872 East
Broad as "A home for nurses. herewith
accompanying, be, and the same is
hereby, accepted.
2. That the committee on pub
lie buildings, properties and utilities
be. and lis hereby authorized. with
the advice Of the city attorney, to entax
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-10-22
TO FIGHT BON AIR
Continued from First Page.

executive committee. had expressed
himself as intending to work for the
immediate release Of the girls at the
institution and It's closing. and the sale
of the property for the benefit Of the
subscribers who have given their
support to the home. he told other
members of the committee, as he had
previously stated to the press, that he
had expressed only his own personal
sentiment No other member OF the
board was committed to the state
ment of MIR. Lecky and he did not ask
the board to endorse 1t.
Doubt Conviction.
The discussion of the situation. af
ter further light had been shed up~o
il. and when the other three mem
bers of the committee were not dis
posed to close the home, resolved the
board to make a fight for the con-
tinued maintenance Of the home. Mr.
Lecky is with the other members Of
the committee In their decision to
contest the case through all the
courts in the state, II necessary.
The board is of the opinion that
the Chesterfield court will not be
able to convict. and that If 1t does
convict. the higher courts. for the
case will certainly be appealed, Will
reverse the lb@fI court. IL ht6tNFi
the court does convict them, and the
court is sustained after the case Is
fought. the home, II is understood.
will not be closed. hut will be re-
moved to some other location.
Appropriation BY state.
While the institution as started by
charitably inclined persons, and Is by
them practically supported, ii Is in a
sense State institution. the iegisla-
ture having made appropriations to-
ward its support. At recent ses-
sion of the legislature sl1 1000 was
appropriated. and a brick building
was erected with the money on the
grounds
Whether the State. which helps in
the maintenance of the home. will
become codefendant with the execu-
tive COMMITTEES. and will Join 1t in
fighting the case was not decided yes
terday though there was some dis
cussion OF such action al probable.
Had the committee decided not to
fight and to close the home, 1t is be-
lieved that the indictments would
have been quashed The closing OF
the home would have abated the al
legged nuisance and the people of Bon
Air. on whose complaint the proceed
ings were instituted, would have been
satisfied
The executive committee has no de-
sire to damage the people OF Bon Air,
and its members do not believe the
maintenance of the home at Bon Air
Is damaging that community. They
feel that they have been doing their
duty as members OF the committee.
and believe that they would not be
doing their duty II they submitted be-
fore the complaint of the residents OF
Bon Air.
Bon Air citizens appear determined
to have the home removed from that
section. They are not bent upon its
going out of existence. They do not
want the home. and they. too, are de-
termined to continue the course they
started upon when they laid their
complaint before the county authori-
ties of Chesterfield and secured the
indictments,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-10-22
NAME NEW MAYOR
FOR G|NTER PARK
J. C. JACKSON WILL SUCCEED JOHN
GARLAND POLLARD IN
OFFICE.
CHOICE OF CITIZENS
n. w. WILSON DECLINES II osERvE.
w. II. REDO For COUNCIL.
OLD OFFICERS ARE
REFLECTED
CHOICE OF CITIZENS

j. Carlton Jackson was nominated
by the Ginter Park Residents asso-
citation last night to succeed. John
Garland Pollard as mayor of Rich
mond's attractive suburb. Mr. Pol
lard, Ginter Parks first executive. re-
signed at the last meeting of council
for the reason that the statutes of
Virginia will not permit him to hold
two offices. and next month the peo-
pie of Virginia propose to elect him
attorney-general of the Common
wealth
Three other names were presented
to the meetings.. w. Wilson, w. ID.
Duke and NJ. NJ. Gillian. Mr.. Wilson,
who has been most prominently men,
! toned for the honor since MIR. Pol
lard resigned, absolutely declined to
be a candidate under any circum-
stances owing to pressure of business.
Mr.. Wilson further plead the techni-
ca1ity of the charter which forbids a
member of the original council &C
cepting the mayoralty With Mr..
Wilson's withdrawal, a vote was taken
and Mr.. jackson won on the first bal
lot.
Mr. Redd For Council.
To succeed Councilman Thomas
Whfttet who resigned at the last
meeting, the association nominated
w. 4. fkGuu.
The new mayor and the new coun-
Gilman will he elected formally at
the meeting of the council next Tues
day night.
The association adopted a resolu-
ton delegating the members of the
council 10 appear before the meeting
10 be held next Saturday at Henrico
county courthouse as individuals, and
voice the protest of the community
against the annexation movement TO
which the citizens Of Ginter Park at
this time are bitterly opposed.
Old Officers Reelected.
The Residents association at last
nights meeting also reelected all OF
the present officers fer the ensuing
year. it being the annual meeting of
the organization:
President, Marshall NJ Giliiam.
vice. president. DR.. Frank w, Stiff.
secretary and treasurer, d. X. Kellog
Committee on civic improvement
G. Carlton Jackson. chairman; +, w.
Duke, w. s. Rhoads. F. Lee Roden
and s. Rutherford Rose.
Committee on membershtp--W. r..
Morton, chairman: r. Lorraine Ruffin
and w w Beverley.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-10-22
C0L0RED PARK FOR
OLD JACKSON WARD

Many Of the representative negroes
of the city appeared before the com
ynIttee on utilities last night TO speak
OF, the question Of a park for the
co.ored people
Asuhconlnittee Of the general
committee headed by Alderman
Mitchell. had reported that 1t would be
advisable to have a park for the
colored people on the lot from Flfth
to Seventh streets. and between Fed
.ral and Hospital This park would
cost in the aggregate. the sum Of
$4,000.
The colored people. represented by
the best men Of the race In Richmond
spoke for and against the proposition.
Many Of them did not agree with the
report Of the committee, on the
grounds that il would mean segre-
CATION scheme Others were willing
to have a park in the colored section.
and after all had spoken, the propo-
eition advocated by Mr. Mltchell's
committee was approved by the COM
mittee and sent TO council
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-10-22
SLIM CROWD HEARS
CONTINUED from First Page,>

cause revolution and violence Were
positively last resort.
But before she had begun her
speech some folk who had paid 81 SO
for seats on the main floor. grew dis
gruntled over the fact that they had
been charged SO more than the mar
or woman at their elbows. who had
come Gathering down from the highest
gallery and were sitting in seats as
good. or better than the regular S2. 81
ticket buyers. Whereupon, some OF
them showed their dislike for the state
of affairs 10y departing angrily be-
fore Mrs. Pankhurst had been intro
duced.
Martin Tittleton Angry.
Martin w. LAttleton, whose wife has
leanings toward equal suffrage, was
one OF these Mrs. Pankhurst was In
the first part of her address. when q
messenger came to the press tables
with a letter written and signed by
Mr.. I.ittleton at the Manhattan club
next door to the Garden, on the club
note paper, protesting against allow
ing holders Of fifty cent seats to use
the So and So 80 seats.
Mrs. Pankhurs Mrs. Belmont, nor
so far as 1t is believed. anyone else
in authority among the suffragists had
had anything to do with starting the
general stampede from cheap seats to
the more expensive ones. The letter
however. was passed over to Mrs. Bel
mont, while Mrs Pankhurst was
speaking, in order to learn whether OF
not Mrs, Belmont wished to make any
comment upon Mr.. Littleton's charge
OF dishonesty.
Mrs Belmont returned the letter
with the remark that she had no com
ment to make.