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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-01-12
OSCAR ADMITS HIS
PLAYFUL HABITS
SAYS HE DID DROP HALF
DOLLARS DOWN BACKS OF
SINGERS.

NEW YORK. Jan. il.--Oscar Ham
mnrstein's method OF grading the
salaries OF his singers and chorus
girls according to their looks and
voices was explained ia court today by
his son, Arthur.
The testimony was given In suit
brought against Vera De Rosa, former
ly member of Hammerstetn'a Waugh
~ Marietta" company, to recover
sl7bo for singing lessons The plain
TIL Is Mime. Meyer. a teacher.
Arthur Hammerstein was called to
testify as TO the salary paid Miss De
Rosa. He thought 1t was about $50 81
week when she first began to sing in
the company and s45 wnen she became
understudy to Trentini.
THAT year" he said, father had a
aiding scale for the chorus based on
looks and singing. i know Miss DE
Rosa could not have received more
Both the Hammerateins however.
agreed that Miss De Rosa had a
natural voice" and - perfect throat"
Oscar Hammersieln himself was
called as witness and during his ex-
animation about q playful habit he
the backs of his favorite singers
Il may have done that"
II was fayorite trick OF yours. was
II not" insisted the lawyer.
Well said Hammerstein. Il have
done such thing. Some OF the artists
seemed to consider those half dollars
as 8 sort of talisman"
AIR. Hammersteiu was unable To re-
call that he ever had dropped dollars
down Miss De Rosa back.
the jury brought In verdict Of Sass
Tor Nine, Meyer against Miss De Rosa.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-01-12
BLACK STONE

Especial To The Richmond Vtreinisn)
BLACKSTONE, Jan. l0,--The
Blackstone Female institute opened
THURSDAY under very feyora bio cor
dNlouS. Most Of the former pupils
have returned and ten or fifteen new
girls have come In since Christmas
Union services are being held In the
different churches during this week
and have been we'll attended
Or McAllister, Of the Anti-saioon
league. will preach IN the Meth odist
church next sunday morning. in May &
church. near Wellville, In the afternoon
and In the Baptist church In Black
stone Sunday night.
Miss Matte Hordy and Mr. Max
we'll Seay, OF Lunenburg, were mar
ried az the residence of Mrs, Charles
Weisger. January the Sth, at 3
o'clock p NJ. by Dr. w. J, Young
Owing to the illness of the father Of
the groom the couple did not go on
a wedding trip. but returned 10 Lun-
enburg Immediately after tho cere-
mony.
The burial OF Mr.. II. II Cortes
took place in Lake View cemetery
last Sunday afternoon. There was
a large procession and many beau
ttfIl flowers
: ia ttafn 5+ondnn ~t4tis h ai4, nag ftg q.
TO st. Luke's hospital last sunday for
treatment
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-01-12
PH|LATHEA AND
BARACA IN UNION
Two LEAGUES JOIN IN CELE-
uRATTye THE PHTLATBEAS
FIRST BIRTHDAY.

Yvha Richmond PhilatheA league ceie~
brased It's nrst birthday Friday night
BY holding at the Grace Street Baptist
church n grand rally. This meeting
was a union one with the Richmond
paracs league. and Nr. n, NJ sterke
the father OF the leagues" presided
An inspiring address by the Rev.
David c. I.lly, Of GrRce-Street Presby-
terrain church, relative to the worth
while and Interesting work for which
the organizations stand was tho f@a-
sure OF the evening
Tho banner fer the best attendance
during December was won by the class
Of Hanover Avenue Christian church.
The installation oi officers was i'm
pFessive, and the following PhiatheA5
were formally introduced TO large
representation from the nifty SIX
classes IN the union; President. Mrs
Lille Elicit EeunAlc- street BAPTIST
FIRST vice president, MiEa Myrtle C4ary'
Grace street IresbFterfani seCohH wee
president Miss Ida Holdcroft Leigh
Street Baptist; secretary, Miss Ruth
Aingaeld, Third Christian, assistant
secretary, Mlss Nettle Lipsccmb. cali
vary Baptist, corresponding secretary.
Mics Alice smith Clay-Street Metho-
dtsf; treasurer Mrs Nirete Cook, High
land Park Methodist. choristsr Mrs.
carrie r. Parker, Venable- Street
Baptist: pianist, Miss Fiossie Davis,
Norfhside Baptist reporter, MISS Eliza
beth l. Clarke, Seventh-street Chris
: ravel WAS presented to the league
from the NeuahIe street Baptist class,
through their teacher. Mrs. ". a.
Jackson
A year ago the union numbered less
than four hundred members. today the
wlres"-eud the classes are steadily
Increasing
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-01-12
DECIDES LOCATE
HERE IN RICHMOND
CHARLES LINCOLN SMITH, EMF
NENT SPECIALIST, ARRIVES
IN THE CITY.
IN THE CITY.

Charles Lincoln Smith. the emf
nent New York scientist and special
list, who has visited Richmond on sew
eral previous occasions and met with
remarkable success in the handling
OF serious cases OF defective vision.
has returned 20 Richmond and is again
ut Murphy's annex in the same suite
OF rooms which he has heretofore oc-
cupied 1t is his present expectation
TO locate permanently in Richmond.
On the occasion of his former vis-
It's to Richmond the work done by
him attracted wide attention and he
received the written praise and COM
rnendation of hundreds Of the best
people In Richmond. who had been
benefited by his services TO them.
The expressions OF gratitude were
highly fattering and greatly appre-
ciated by the specialist, who retains
them among his most treasured pos
sessions.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-01-12
WILLIAMSBURG

Especial 10 The Richmond Firg'uian1
WILLIAMSBURG, VA, Jan. IL
Miss Pearl A. Parsley and Miss Mac
Latchy, who have been visiting the
formers parents, Mir. and Mrs J.
A. Parsley, for several weeks. have
returned 10 Boston On their way
friends in New York.
Misses Lettie aud Rosa Warbur-
Ton were guests Of Lieutenant Hun
ter on board the bsttleship South
Carolina Friday.
Mr.. Banner, OF Binghamtou, N
T., who has been spending some time
Bith his grandson, Mr.. w O. Strong,
on kiIs smill farm, has returned
home,
Miss Emma Burford, who has
been visiting relatives here for sew
oral days has gone to Lynchburg
for a visit before returning TO her
bone In Richmond
Mrs. c. a. Winfree and little son,
Of Norfolk. are visiting Mrs, Win
frees father. Mr.. "A, w. Bowry.
Mr.. Frank Strong has returned to
his home IN Ithaca, ~ y, after
spending several weeks here with
relatives and friends.
Mrs. Julia skinner. OF New York.
is visiting her parents. Mr. and Mrs.
John S. Charles.
Mrs. Eugene Irving and Mrs.
Charles aBrtlett. Of Newport News
are guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. \. T..
Henley.
Mre, George Wilson. Of Norfolk,
IA visiting her daughter, Mrs. l.. "
Lane
Mrs Dabney. of Charlottesville. Il
visiting her daughter. Mrs. p. Ruf-
fin Jones
Mr. and Mrs. 4. J Barnes have
returned from "a visit OF several
weeks 10 relatives and friends In
upper James City.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-01-12
LOUISA

Special 70 The Richmond Virgtnien)
LOUISA, VA, Jan 11.--Mr r.
u Gordon. Jr., has returned to
Louisa. after spending the Christ
mas holidays ct Bon Air, Va, as the
guest OF his brother-fn-Iaw, Mr.. J..
&. Winston.
Miss Kilburnie Barrett left Sat-
1rdaX for FincastIe. Va IN -reAume
her duties as teacher in tho high
school there.
Miss Susie Anderson, who has
been the guest OF her sistdk, Mrs,
James l., West. during the Christ
mas holidays. ieft Saturday for Fin
castle. Va, 20 resume her duties as
teacher IN the high school there,
Mise Kathleen Bibb left Tuesday
tor Hollins college. where she r. q
student this session ..
Mr. John Bihb spent Tuesday in
Gordonsville. Va.
Mrs Virginia + Francisco, Of
Bucks Hin. is spending this week
as the guest OF her sister. Miss
Rosabelle Hunter
Mrs Emmett McGehee and little
daughter, Margaret. Of Spring Hill,
W. Va. arrived Tuesday to spend
some time here with her parents. Mr..
and Mrs c. NJ, Mills
Miss Laura Lide and Miss Louise
f..taDk retUsnea Re- IkIRoEe36me In,
stitute Monday 70 resume their
studies. after spending the Christ
mas holidays here Mr. Earle Crank
has returned 10 Washington and Lee
university. where he IL student
this session. He has been spending
the Christmas holidays at his home
here.
Miss Anna Rhodes, who has been
spending the Christmas holidays at
her home here. left Saturday for
Rockbridge county. where she ls
teaching this session.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-01-12
MRS. ADA|R AGAIN
HEAD OF CHAPTER
HOSPITAL BOARD ESTABLISHED
LESSENINC THE DUTIES OF
OFFICIAL.
Especial to The Richmond virg'nian.)

Especial To The Richmond Virginian.)
LEXINGTON. VA. Jan. 1I.---At 3
largely attended meeting Of the Mary
Custls Lee Chapter. of the Daughters
Of the Confederacy. held at the home
Of the president, Mrs. j Med. Adair,
officers for the ensuing year were
elected. Mira Adair has served as
president for several years. and felt
that. she should be relieved Of the
responsible duties Of the Office. bat
her fellow members insisted that she
accept the position again, In order
10 lessen the work Of the president
tbs management OF the Jackson Me
mortal hospital was assigned to g
board and the following elected: Mrs
Robert r. witt. chairman Of the
board. with Miss Rosa Boley. as
sistant, the other members being
Miss Annie r. White. Mrs Andrew
D. Estiu. Miss Judith Anderson and
Mrs r, Morgan PendIeton. Miss Ans
derson was elected assistant treasurer,
with Miss Mary Nelson Pendleton,
treasurer.
The advisory board Of the hospital
vas elected as follows: Messrs W. c.
stuart, ". II. LaCkey, A. l.. Koones
and Or r. w. McClung.
The chapter officers we're re-eleet-
I'd as follows; Mrs. j. Med. Adair,
president, and Mrs. r. f. Burwell,
treasurer.
a resolution was adopted requiring
the hospital board and management
to submit TO the chapter officers
monthly written reports Of ths fnan-
c.ai condition Of the hospital
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-01-12
COURT EXONERATlE:S
DETECTIVE kELLAM
KILLING OF FUGITIVE NEGRO
MORTON WAS AN ACT OF
SELF-DEFFNsE.

Detective Sergeant Kellam, formally
charged with killing Webster c. Nor,
ton. the fugitive bank runner from
Washington, D. c., on the afternoon
Of January 6th. was promptly dis
missed in Police court yesterday
morning. it being proved that he fred
only 10 save his own life after the
negro had pressed the muzzle OF his
revolver against tho detectives body
Mortons mother arrived in Rich
mond yesterday afternoon to claim
the body. She was bitter IN her de-
nunciation Of the police, and became
so violent at one time that It Was
necessary 10 quiet her. She will take
the body back to Washington for
burial.
Kellam Was exonerated by both a
coroners Jury and by Justice Crutch~
field. Four c0T0Fed witnesses VINO saw
the shooting testified In bis behalf
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-01-12
SMITH GIVEN TEN !
YEARS IN PR|S0|
MANY NEGROES IN GTOC CESTr
ARE FINED FOR SELLING
LIQUOR.

Especial TO The Richmond virgin!ar
GLOUCESTER COURTEOUS
VA. Jan. Court adjourned
the term this afternoon after gstti
rid OF a good deal OF criminal bul
ness. The jury was secured In t
Smith case on Tuesday and on THU
day a verdict OF murder In the secoi
degree was rendered. Today Smi
was sentenced to ten years In {
penitentiary. He was charged ",
the killing OF his wife, the first ia
having failed 10 agree.
The following negroes were 60
vlcted Of selling liquor: John Jam
Field. Miles Bright, Ralph Smii
Fleming Page and James Dabnt
They were fined $50 q piece. r
Judge required each OF them to ST
bond IN the sum OF $500 for good
havior for one year. Lewis p&on
plead guilty and received the saE
sentence as the others
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-01-12
OPEN Up GRADED
SCHOOL BUILDING
SUMMERBELL LECTURE COURSE
FOR ELOS COLLEGE Is
ANNOUNCED.

Especial 20 The Richmond virginian.)
TLON COLLEGE. n. c.. Jan. IL
A memorable event In the town and
surrounding community was the for
NAL opening Of the new $4,000 brick
graded school building this week.
education. County superintendent
Robertson. Dean Newman, Of the col
lego faculty. DR.. J. o. Atkinson. edi-
tor OF the Christian sun; Rev. L. /
Cox. chairman OF the school district
board, and Professor w. r. Law
renee, who was chairman OF the build
ing committee. All OF thesA gentlemen
made appropriate speeches, the exer-
cises being largely attended. From a
single room Is by 20 to this hand
some odifice In about fifteen years
spells progress in large letters,
Mr. G. w. Montgomery, Troy. O..
the superintendent OF the Christian
Publishing association, whose hand
some $4,000 plant is now nearing
completion, arrived today and enters
upon his duties a. cree. He Is an
aII-around printer OF thirty years ex-
serience and will bring the gifts or
an expert to this new Industry OF
the Christian church.
DR.. Martyr Summerbell, Lakemont.
". Y, will deliver the Summerbell
lectures for 1928. beginning sun
day morning with sermon, me
college has prepared a neat foIoer
which announces the ak Items OK the
course or lectures, as follows:
Sunday, January ~, 1918. :. t
o'clock. A. M-Sermon. Gods Free
GIFT In Jesus" Rom. s; %. Address
Christian Education in Our chris"
tan Schoola"
Monday, January -. 1913.
o'clock, A Mcclure. Tho protest
ant Reformation IN England Lee
ture, Henry VIII. and the Break
From Rome"
Tuesday. January ID, 1913, O'CLOCK
A NJ .ecture, Henry, Edward VI
and Mary" o'clock 7. NJ, lecture,
elizabeth Establishing Protestant
ism" ,.,-,
pr. Sumrnerbell's recent book, ne
fife and Writings OF Austin Craig,
Ia receiving IL large welcome among
students Of theological thought in inns
country, and the second volume or thlS
work ia now being prepared ny him
H. Is president Of Palmer institute
z.arkev seminary. one Of the few
remaining, high grade, oid-dne prep
d rator, schools Of New England, ana
Of the Francis Asbury Palmer board
which dispenses large sums OF money
TO religious education.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-01-12
MEET AND DISCUSS
CIVIC IMPROVEMENT
FARafvu4LE BUSINESS MEN ARE
PLANNING MANY INNOVA~
TONS FOR TOWN.

Especial TO The Richmond Virglnian.)
FARMVILLE. VA. Jan. 11.-~There
whs a large gathering Of the business
men Of Farmyille in the courthouse
on Tuesday evening, when matters Of
town interest were discussed. Among
the questions cisidered were new In
dnstries. a day current Of electricity.
beautifying vacant lots and more at
tention to sanitary conditions Mayor
Harrow presided. Mr.. Scott acted as
secretary and the speakers were Drs.
Anderson and Winston, President Jar
man, and Messrs Watkins, Thomp-
son, England. Wade and Noel.
Billy Coy. a worthy colored man Of
Cumberland, who served during the
war as body guard Of his master and
who since the war has attended all
Confederate reunions OF this section,
marching with the veterans and who
has always voted the Democratic
/ ticket. brought 10 town recently i've
Jugs Of "simmon" beer which he dis
tributed among his white friends.
/ This was a popular beverage IN days
gone by in this community, but OF
late has been neglected. Only those
who have tasted OF the non stimu-
lRtlng yet exhiiaratlng drink know how
paIatable 1t ia,
Farmers have been busy in their
barns stripping tobacco with the re-
suit that sales have been light though
prices. especially for better grades,
have improved One farmer sold tho
dark leaf for st3.25 and averaged
$3.50.
Vacant stores and residences are
r8re with us and real estate rules
nigh.
The overall factory shut down for a
Few days that inventory might he
taken and general cleaning UP for
future work. Other industries are
running on full time with full forces
at work
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-01-12
EXTEND SCOPE:
Of PARCEL POS

Acting Postmaster Southwark h
received an ordsr from Assistant Pos
master General Britt placing mu,
third class matter under parcel pa
classification. Blank books and boo
partially In print may be sent
fourth clasa rates. but. printed vd
urnes ara not removed from disae
ity, The order reads as follows:
Printed matter relating to an n
tiele Of merchandise which II aocor
paaies is regarded at dsscrfptiye
the article within the meaning OF 80
ton 4s8, postal laws and regulation
and therefore 10 permissible enclo
ure with such article when mail
as fourth class matter.
Printing on an article OF r9erchs
disc or on It's wrapper or on a. ian
pasted to II in such manner as to for
an integral part OF 1t does no .afYe
the classification OF the article "a ms
matter OF the fourth class,
Catalogues IN which two or M
order forms. as well a. catalogues
other printed matter having eampl
% merchandise permanently attach,
10 them. may be accepted for. ma
ing at the fourth class rate, +
Order forms, address tags, rerc
forms. letters and billheads. insurAn
and legal forms. cards and other ssr
lar supplies. regardless OF the arnou
Of printing on them. blank chez
books. receipt books and other forr1
OF books. partially In print may
mailed as fourth class matter. =
Directions for taking medicine; wr,
ten on q label attached to a bottle
package containing the medicine
enclosed with II are permissible al
do not affect the classification OF =.
parcel
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-01-12
Ashland

ASHLAND. VA, Jan. 1.-The
yonng Wonsan's club enjoyed very
s+tre ctive program Thursday. Miss
yandiver giving Il comprehensive pa
per on Turner-Life and Style--Ano
Miss Goodwin e. paper on La Fargo
"Iananese and Oceanic Sketches; AS
Colorist ana Decorator
Current events, Miss Hunter
The Hanover club had an election
Of officers on Monday evening, 2. l.
c. Scott being chosen as president
r. Morgan Shepherd, vice-presiaent'
IS. J. boswell, secretary and treas
prsr: III, .,. ..,.-,..,.f =, .,,,,s
ladies' within few weeks time, when
viii be one OF the handsomest sociai
AFFAIRS OF the season,
The town council will hold an cleo
ton on the 2sth TO vote on bona
issue for $4,000 for water and sewer
system.
The Debating society of the young
men of the town, recently organized
met IN crews hall Tuesday evening
and officers were elected for the com
ing wear: President, r. 3. Cardo2a :
vice. president, G. p, James; secretary
and treasurer. George A. Bowies'
censor. Wilmer l.. Hail; serseant-et.
arms, FTanK ri. LUX. 1iiS pcNAN~s "
meet every Tuesday evening. and Will
doubtless DO good work. Programs
for one and two weeks announced,
Mrs. r.. Il. Blackwell entertained the
sadles OF the Randolph Macon col
.ege faculty at a luncheon today, IN
honor Of Miss Hall Canter.
Mrs Y. p. Smithy also entertained
I'm honor OF W. and Mrs. Canter this
evening, giving dinner at 8 o'clock.
Mrs. Joseph r. Cox and children. OF
Ginter park, was the guest OF relatives
here Yesterday.
Mrs. q II. Potts and Miss Annie
Macon Potts will return this evening
from charlottesville, where they have
been attending the Garth Peyton we'd
ding.
Mr. Wexford Treveilian left Frisav
for Porto pico. who're he has secured
e. government position.
Mrs. Trev'llien ana little son will
go to Browns station. N. y. 70 visit
re~ parents before Joining him in Porto
Rico
Miss Senat Boice left today for a
v'sit OF several days 10 friends in
Washington,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-01-12
REWARD OUT FOR
RARO DY'S SLAYER

At the request Of Major Werner,
Governor Mann yesterday afternoon
offered $3.50 reward for information
leading TO the arrest and conviction
of the man. or men. who murderd
Elias Baroody in his store on Sec
ond street on the morning of Decem-
Der 18th. Mayor 4Ainslie has already
offered p reward OF s10o. making a
total of $3.50.
Baroody was found lying half dead
In his store at 2 o'clock in the morn
ing by Policeman Howell. He was
taken to the City hospital, but never
recovered consciousness. He had
heen terribly beaten and battered
about the head, and hls skull was
crushed,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-01-12
BIG STEEL GTRDER
Washes HIS FOOT

A heavy steel girder. weighing
about elk tons, fell on the RICH foot
Of w. Z. Patterson. s62 Buchanan
street, at the Richmond Cold Storage
company, eighteen and Clay eights.
yesterday morning. The great toe
was almost completely torn or. and
the foot was otherwise badly lace
rated Or. Fl. c. Hooker, of the
city ambulance, rendered first aid.
and Patterson was taken to his home
II took some time before the gfrder
could be lifted from Patterson's foot.
and he suffered terrible agony,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-01-12
IN THE CHURCHES

The First English. Evangelical Luz
theran church. corner Monument
avenue and Lombardy street-~Preach-
Ing ] A, Nj and r. N, by the pas
tor, Rev, J, T. seheFer, Jr. WeGnea-
day night Service y r. NJ. subject,
do Not worry"
Laurei-Street Methodist church
The pastor. Rev. j. M. Rowland, will
preach at both services sunday. Sub
3ect ii A. M, The Garden The Lord
Planted: P. M. What Is Man 7''
Young peoples meeting 7;l6.
First Unitarian church, Floyd ave-
nue. and Harrison street. Rev Alex
anter 7. Bowser, ruinister--sub jeet
for sunday. January 18th. - Reli-
gior Worth Having" Services at II
O'Clock. All seats free.
Hanover Avenue Christian church
TIE pastor. Rev George W Kemper
will preach tomorrow morning and
evening AZ Hanover Avenue Christian
church. Subject II A. M, "a Time
w Admonition for the Nsw Year" "
up. 81, Five Reasons Why ] Am a
Christian sanday-scho.1l, $40 A. NJ.
sAsla1Axaz EE6xawGx. zilk H. H.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-01-12
Fork Union Military Academy
Fork Union. va

York Uniohs VIZ,
Roth academic and military depart
yaenta are doing high grace work at
smaller expense than any other pre-
paratory school known. Our certih~
cate admits 10 many universities and
colleges without examination.
second half session opens February
19f3. No charge for January tuition
to students entering January lat for
full half session.
1t is the testimony Of all unbiased
ohserVers that our students make most
rapid improvements, Intellectually.
morally and physically. Only prepare
tory school In Virginia equipped by
United States war Department Army
ofrcer In charge Military Department,
Discipline mild. but wise and Arm.
For catalogue or information, ad-
dress
HEADMAsTER.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-01-12
MR.. MASSIE STILL
HAS MANY APPLES

Hon. Bland Massie. memb"f OF
the state senate from Nelson county,
is IN tha city for fs.. days. Mr..
Massie IL one OF the most widely
known apple growers In Virginia He
got only has large orchards, but raises
very fine varieties Of apples. He still
has more than 1000 barrels OF his
last crop and expects 10 realize fancy
prices FOR them despite the fact that
apples havs baar very abundant this
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