davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-30
runs over Child;
Then SPEEDS AWAY
Willie King, Six Years Old,
Struck by Automobile at Boule-
ward and Broad Streets.
INJURIES ARE NOT SERIOUS
Police Searching for Driver, Who,
1t Is Said, Did Nothing for
Child's Assistance.

Willie King, the slX-year- son Of
James a. King, 3l26 West Marshall
Street, was run over by an automobile
at Boulevard and Broad Streets shortly
after noon yesterday, and suffered lace
rations of tho face and forehead. AM
bulance Surgeon Walker was called to
the scene and rendered emergency
treatment, later taking him to the Vir-
ginia Hospital that his condition might
be watched more carefully.
During the afternoon and night the
police were endeavorlng to locate the
driver of the machine responsible for
the accident. According to the report
made to the Second Precinct Station by
Motorcycle Policeman Archie Holt, the
driver of the machine left tho injured
boy and drove Off without endcavoring
to assist him in any way.
1t Is said, by persons who were In the
vicinity. that the boy was crossing the
street when struck. lie fell beside the
wheels of the car, and It is thought
was dragged. None OF his bones were
broken. He was lying between the
front and rear wheels when The ma
chine was brought to n stop.
DRIVER SAID TO HAVE
HURRIED AWAY FROM SCENE
The driver Is said to have stepped to
the ground, dragged the stunned child
from between the wheels and to have
Immediately returned to the machine
anu uTiNen OIL PERSONS VINO rushed to
the assistance of the little fellow paid
scant attention to the machine and the
driver, and he was able to make his
escape without any one securing the
number OF the car or a description Of
tho man. The machine is said to have
been small black car.
AT the hospital last night it was said
that the child's injuries were not
thought to be serious. His father WIS.,
tied the child and appeared to be great
ly incensed at the manner In which the
driver of the car had acted after the
accident. Should the police succeed in
learning his name, warrant charging
him with reckless driving will be sworn
out for him.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-30
RUSSIANS FALL OUT
AS TO CONDUCT OF WAR
Joseph wciskOwski Appears mt Police
~ Stntion With Head Swnthcd
- I'm uundaECs.

Russians may have a common enemy
lin the Germans, but tho individual
has his own ideas as to the best means
open for their defeat, and he Is will
-fliE to exert as much force in Impress
ing another of his own race with his
convictions as he is In annihilatiug the
representatives OF the Kaiser. This
fact can be we'll attested by Joseph
Weiskowski,.A7i Buchanan street.
- This map yesterday afternoon APP
pcarcd at The First Precinct Station
With his head swathed I'm bandages
rs n result Of All argument with an
other Russian over the war question.
Having been defeated in the conflict
Al arms. Wciskowski sought recourse
10 the law, and swore out warrants
for his alleged assailants, Peter and
Steven Iuk, who live near him.
Inc warrants charge the men with
assaul;ing Weiskowsli with a black
.iack. Peter Iuk is said to have been
the man who used the weapon so eff
fectively that Ambulance Surgeon
Walker was called to treat the in
jared man. The surgeon found tina,
Wciskowski had suffered severe
wound on his head, but he did not
think THAI his skull had been frac-
turcd. The two Iuks were arrested
last night by ratrolmcn FoIkes and
Gary and locked in the First Pre-
cinct Station pending their arraign-
ment in the Police Court this morn
ing. when Justice Crutchheld will set
Tic the question Of tactics which led TO
the miniature war in Fulton yester-
ii:4V
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-30
POST-OFFICE ISSUES
NEW LIST OF "DON'TS"
Asks Co-0perntion Of Public In Hand
hing Anticipated Rush OF
Christmas 1fnII,

In connection with the Christmas
preparations, tho post-Office Depart
ment has notified all postmasters to
continue the work of educating the
people into taking maximum advan-
taSc OF the postal facilities. Postmas-
ter Hay 7. Thornton. of the local post
office. reports that tho work is being
systematized. and is bringing In sub
stantial results. Complaints from pat
rons have been reduced to a minimum
The parcel post exhibit at tho Vir-
Slnia state Fair was one of the most
effective plans adopted by Postmaster
thornton for telling the public how TO
use and how not to use the postal SER
vice. Tho articles displayed in the
booth were samples of merchandise be-
lnE daily transported by parcel post
and were loaned by local merchants.
Donts cut conspicuous figure in
the postal advertising, and while some
seem suDerfiuous, the experience Of
post office employees shows that the
simple rules are violated daily.
IF the public will only co-operate
with us for the next few weeks said
Postmaster Thornton Yesterday, 1--WE
VIII handle the big Christmas rush cf-
fectirely. and will give good service.
Among the don'ts that can be observed
10 advantage are the following:
Don't use pencil.
Don't write address on fimsy paper.
Don't use tag If address can be
written on tho article
Don't seal domestic parcel most
packages.
Don't, when using tag. fail 10 tie
IL on securely.
Don't he ashamed to learn how To
"e up parcel from one who knows"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-30
COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS TREE
Chairman IIirschberg and Active Com
mittee Arranging for Celcbratinn

Chairman Iiirschberg and Active Com
mittee Arranging for Celebration.
Plans for the community Christmas
tree are rapidly rounding into shape,
and all indications point to spec
tacular event The arrangements for
three weeks before the holidays, and
as 1t was the first attempt at such n
celebration In this city, many things
were neglected
Chairman John Tirschbcrg. who Is
In charge OF the arrangements, has his
committees working smoothly Many
LOT the old committee members have
volunteered for work this year, while
energetic men have replaced those who
dropped ont. The committee is deter
mined to exceed last year, but has do :
cided to limit Its endeavors entirely to
the community tree and the giving OF
stockings to poor children. 1t will not
undertake to distribute baskets, AS was
done last year with the cooperation or
charitable organizations.
The singing OF Christmas carols will
DC done by large chorus OF school
children and choir singers The tree
will be located on the old Ford Hotel
site again. Tho ground has been con-
sidcrably improved since last winter
and the place will be much more at
| tractive.
platform will be erected FOR inc
singers. This will be Il decided i'm
| provcmcnt. as the density of the crowd
last year. surrounding the singers, pre :
vented many from hearing the Christ
mas music The words OF the songs
Will be flashed by stercoptican ma :
chine on large screen. and the crowd,
led by Kessnich's Municipal Band, will
De asked to Join tho chorus In singing
| the carols and chants
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-30
UNDERTAKEN WAITS
ON HOSPITAL STEPS
Secures Permission for Removal Of
BODY Some Hours before Man
ls Dead.

There have bcen printed stories OF
undertakcrs who were so much ION
the job" that they sat on the door
stoops and waited the death of per-
son. but Richmond witnessed the first
incident of the kind yesterday.
II occurred at Virginia Hospital.
Ernest Ross. colorcd. who was found
lying i'm the alley in the rear OF the
Virginia Railway and Power Com
pany's Building, on Seventh Street,
with a fractured skull Saturday night
week ago. died at the hospital late
yesterday afternoon. During the morn
ing Undertaken W. L. Branch, colorcd.
telcphoned Detective Sergeant Willy.
who investigates all cases. OF suspicious
deaths for the Police Department. for
permission to remove the body.
Willy had not been informed Of the
neero's death, but. expecting it at any
time. supposed the man dead, and
granted the permission. He then tele-
phouod the hospital regarding the mat :
ter. and learned that Ross was still
alive. He called Undertaken Branch on
the telephone. only to discover that
he had left the Office after directing
at the hospital with his basket and
wagon. OF course, the hospital au-
thorities refused to allow the under
tnher to take charge OF Ross
WHY later communicated with the
undertaken and learned that - woman
had TOD him of Ross death and had
asked that he prepare tho body for
burial. This had caused the mistake.
During tho late afternoon Ross did die,
and then Branch secured tho body.
The police have arrested several
negroes. who are being held as sus-
picious characters. suspected of having
assaulted Ross.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-30
new TRACT IS SUGGESTED
FOR EAST END PLAYGROUND
Committee Looks at Alternate Site
to That of Church Civic
Association.
o REPORT TOMORROW NIGHT
Delegation Informs Councilmen That
Lot Twice as Large and Not Far
Distant May Be Had for Same
Price.

The plan for making the playground
OF the Church Civic Association part
of the municipal recreation system Will,
from present appearances, find for
midable rival when ii Is taken up to-
morrow night by the Council Commit
tee on Public Buildings, Properties and
Utilities.
The playground OF the Church Civic
Association Is bounded by Short p.
Twenty-first, Q and Twenty-second
Streets, and its acquisition is urged
by the organization under whose di-
rcctton 1t Is now operated. II is pro-
posed to turn over to the city free of
charge the playground apparatus and
athletic equipment now on the grounds,
leaving the purchase O: the lot the
only expense.
81 recent meeting the Public
Utilities Committee appointed sub
committee consisting OF Alderman Nell
sen and Councilmen Radcliffe and Bat
kins, to make an investigation of the
Church Civic Associations offer en-
anime the site and paraphernalia, aud
make report TO the committee. The
subcommittee mot on the premises
shortly after It's appointment.
CITIZENS SUGGEST ANOTHER
S!:'I1 FOR PLAYGROUND
While the subcommittee was on the
grounds 1t was approached by dele
CATION OF citizens residing In the vi
cinity. who suggested the establishment
of municipal playground three or
four blocks north OF the Church Civic
Associa TONS field. in Paramount The
site proposed. II Is stated, is more than
twice as large as the field used by the
Church Civic Association, and can be
acquired for the same price.
The subcommittee has withheld it's
report for the purpose OF looking fur
Their into the rival propositions, but is
expected to submit n recommendation
to tho full committee al tomorrow
nights meeting. Chairman Mitchell,
OF the Public Utilities Committee, Is
an cX officiu member OF the subcom-
mittec which has been engaged in the
investigation.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-30

Associnted Cherities' Annual Meeting.
& The annual meeting of the Asso-
ciated Charities OF Richmond will be
held In tho auditorium of the Cham
Der OF Commerce tomorrow night at
Sis O'Clock. All contributing mem.
ber5 are requested to be present.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-30
-, ST. ANDREWS DAY
Services of brotherhood 10 ne Held mt
3. 81. Marks Church Tonight

THIS being ST. Andrews Day. tac an
nual corporate communion OF the
brotherhood OF st Andrew WIN be
held at ST. Mark $ Episcopal Church
FRS; and Clay streets, tonight at s:I5
O'Clock. The ccicbrant will be Ist Rev
Robert 4. Gibson. -. D.. Bishop of Wiz
GINA. and the annual sermon TO the
brotherhood Will he preached by he
1T. Rev. William Cabcll Brown, -. d.,
recently consccrated Bishop coadjutor
% Virginia
s This service is especially for men
and The two centre aisles Of the church
Viii be reserved for them While the
communion is held under the auspices
OF the brotherhood of 81. Andrew IL
Ia by no means restricted to brother
hood mon Every male COMMUNICATE
OF Henrico parish is invited TO join in
the communion. The brotherhood men
itrc asked TO meet in the Sunday-school
room OF the church. not later than. s.
o'clock. Tic march into the space re.
scrved for thcm In the main body Of
the church VIII begin at Sis o'clock
The music viii he furnished b. male
choir OF twenty voices.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-30
The Real Neu Woman

is the woman who understands the value of money
and who is proving herself capable of conducting
her own financial affairs. The woman who has her
own checking account at the bank, and who handles
her affairs in business-like manner is the woman
who is commanding the admiration and respect of
every one
This bank has made a speciality of women's ac-
counts, and every receives the cooperation of
this institution in every transaction We will be
glad to welcome YOURS
The american National Bank
of Richmond, Virginia.
Capital & Surplus !.. 81 .8OO.00OOo
Resources ........,. ss,5OO,OOOOO
SECURITY AND SERVICE.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-30
NEGRO DRAWS WEAPON ON
POLICEMAN METCAlF
Quick Work of officer Results In Dis
arminE Man and Placing Him


The prompt handling of his revolver
probably saved Chauffeur AIctcalf, OF
the First Precinct Patrol, from being
seriously wounded by a negro at Eigh-
teenth and Marshall Streets yesterday
afternoon. Metcalf was endeavorinE to
place the negro under arrest on high
way robbery charge when the man
reached into his coat and drew a long
Colt revolver. He raised the weapon,
but by this time the officer was on
him. Metcalf struck up the Negroes
arm and jabbed the muzzle of his own
weapon into his stomach. He dis
armed the man In minute and placed
his nippcrs on his wrists.
Metcalf, with Policemen campodonica
and Griffcn, had been sent out to an
prehend two negroes who were alleged
to have held up Lee Barrett and Arthur
Warrick. both coIored, and to have
stolen S2.25 from Barrett They came
upon two mon and after a short chase
they succeeded in arrcsting them At
the First Precinct Station the negroes
gave the names of John Binford and
william Supple. They will BIO ar
raigncd before Justice Crutchneld to-
day.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-30
Said TO HIVE stolen MILE.

Park Iiobson. alias Willie Smith
,coiored, living at II West Canal Street.
WAS yesterday arrested by Bicycle Po-
iiceman Brennan charged with steal
ing mix and newspapers from several
citizens on South Cherry street The
poiiccman saw the boy pceping into
also saw him enter one place. Uohson
had several newspapers. three half
pints or cream and four pints of milk
IN basket when caught by the po-
licemhn after u short chase. He Will
be arraiSncd In the Juvenile Court
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-30
No Hats on In EI.yator,

TIC Iiterary society OF the Young
Mems Hebrew Association enjoyed n
very pleasing program OF literary ia :
perSi and discussions and n debate M
It's monthly meeting last night, and a
largo audience was prcacnt. The uucs-
ton. Resolved, Tha, men should take
was debated by Henry Ehrlich and
Miss Henrietta Shapiro. for the affirm-
Sonnenberg, for the negative The
judges awarded the decision to the
negative. The meeting was presided
over by DR.. Joseph Bear
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-30
TOURING CAR STOLEN
!. III. Kaufman Reports LOSS of Seven
PHssenRcr Automobile to Police.

street, last night reported to the police
that his seven passenger. six cyiind err
locomobIle touring car had been stolen
and S:23 O'Clock; a general alarm
was sent out to the police throughout
car and 10 arrest the occupants If If
was found. Petersburg was also in
formed OF the theft, and asked to as
stst in locating the machine. The no
lice OF neither city had been able TO
secure any Information concerning il
up to an carly hour this morning.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-30
Boys snid to Have Entered saloon.

Crisioh TITO. who Keeps n saloon AZ
402 West Broad street was early yes
terday morning; arrested by Police Ser
kcant Clarkson and Policeman Will
liams on a warrant charging him with
allowing Robert Tucker and Nathan
BowleS. two boys under the aye OF
eighteen, to enter his barroom. The
case Will he heard before Justice
Crutchflcld IO-daNI
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-30
sunday yioIntton, Cborpca.

j.. B. Allen and II. Scottes, both col
ored merchants, were yesterday ar
rested by Policemen ManoIey and Zig
nor charged with keeping their places
he arraigncd in the Police Court on the
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-08

Boss. Milloy plays a slangy pugilist
who has a grievance against a poll
tician and proceeds to defeat his am.
bitiOn 10 run for governor. The lines
are well written and the two players
put them over with a real punch
Ross and Ashton have the next TO
closing spot and score with their
singing. They dress like two survey
ors and the opening talk does not
amount TO much. The straight man
has splendid voice and his compan-
ion amuses with his character COM
edy.
Chase and LaTOur have a rapid
fire talking act in which Cases speed
makes up for anything that might be
lacking in the way Of new material.
He pulls a lot OF old Ones but COW
ers them UP with such q neat lot OF
fast kidding that he wins many
laughs.
Visions La Flame" is the title
given a pretty posing act by Lucia
Blaisdell. A Nenus-like figure grace
fully posed with changeable light
draperies form the attraction. Al
added bit is the singing of apprOpri-
ate songs. Marcou. a clever shadow
graphist. opens the show.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-08


hdd mo- bpyh rgd am p A Uneasy payments
from at Prices uni DTS SC
he hum m to OOpm Managers nj
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-08

THE DOTTED DOOR.

The BOlted Door" will be the at
traction at the Surprise theater today.
This is a three reel number featuring
J. Warren kerrigan and Vera Sisson.
II IS said the story is very entertaining
and concerns young couple who mar
~ 10 gain a fortune. But the wife
keeps the door bolted between them
until she has learned 10 love her hus-
band.
Harry Stafford. magazine writer.
physician and for several years a
prominent actor on the legitimate
stage is the author OF this exquisite
three reel comedy drama adapted from
the novel OF the same name by George
Gibbs This suitable story was chosen
for the famous Victor star, j. Warren
Kerrigan.
OF the modern society plays that
Mr.. Kerrigan has appeared in during
his screen career he has never had a
role more suited TO him, one that
gave him more opportunity for dis
closing the more refined and delicate
side Of his art, or that gave him more
emotional scope. The play possessing
q cleverly-wrOught plot, moves swift
-, the interest OF the spectator is as
surcd from the first and as the action
moves among the climaxes with oc-
casiOnal sidelights Of delicious humor.
the spectator Is held in rapt attention.
our Mutual Girl series No. will
also be a feature. A. scene from
High links" the metropolitan mu-
slcal comedy hit, in which Our Mu-
tual Girl plays a leading part in her
cream IS feature OF this reel. Mem
bers of the Broadway cast including
Elaine Hammerstein and Burrel Bar
baretto and the beauty chorus of sixty
appear IN this big ensemble.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-08
7 DATE ONLY, the Price ON "a Lots WI

Regular Prices $4,000 THIS ADDTONn Il
cast Madison Mckinley Cedcr Miner So and Walsh Street graded add and
STREET CAR LINE through the addition IS
Clean and desirable location good danagea walking distance and
lots. Convenient to Coqulard and Pelcy schools.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-08
RISE AND FALL OF NAPOLEON"

The Rise and Fall of Napoleon,
in eight reels one of the most striking
productions ever staged and without
doubt the most stupendous military
phOtOplay ever shown will appear at
the American theater today.
THE Rise and Fall Of Napoleon" is
an immensely spectacular pictorial BIZ
Ography of Napoleon, first Emperor
OF the French. depicting the life of the
Little Corporal from the humble lit
tie home in which historys unique and
romantic figure was born, through
vicisstudes of his early life, and his
beautiful romance with Josephine, to
the pathetic ending of fifteen years of
love and devotion, to that first set
back. the terrible terrifying retreat
from Moscow. to the first bitter defeat
at Waterloo and the five and one-half
years of suffering and humiliation on
that wind swept. rain drenched and
disease infested rock "St Helena" up
the present day when Napoleon's
Star OF Destiny" still shines DER the
dome of the Hotel Des Invalides. in
Paris which rears it's noble pillars in
honor of the great man who lies there
wrapped in the silence of his glory.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-08
MEMORIAL Is SELECTED

The memorial window which is TO
be presented to the high school by
the senior class before the close of
school has been selected from the
numerous designs submitted TO the
committee. The design in a variety
of vivid colors is gothic clOister, de-
picting an instructor addressing two
pupils. In the original the figures
are shown with classical drapery,
which will be altered 10 colonial cos
tune in the finished production. The
window will cost $500 and is the work
Of the Kinsella firm of Chicago by
the artist Max Roemir.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-08
AT THE Majestic.

The new bill at the Majestic is a
musical comedy skit called Thirty
Minutes on Broadway. 1t is a col
lection of songs and amusing foolery
in which Will Stanton has a promi-
nent part as an intoxicated rounder.
His actions are ridiculous and he
makes a lot Of funny falls in ~ bur-
lesque drinking scene. A gypsy VIC
linist by the name OF Bizarre, plays
a number of pleasing selections;
Rosalind May acts jealous wife spir-
itedly and Sam Alburtus impersonates
a French waiter. Two catchy songs
are presented. May Rose singing a
new waltz ditty. Don't Hesitate,
and Louise Hoeger in a delightful
ballad, why Must You Say Good
Bye. The action is lively and three
good pictures complete the bill.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-08
"THREE MUskETEERs.,

The Auditorium is offering a strong
picture today, The Three Muske-
teers". given in six reels. The pic
ture Is adapted from Alexandra
Dumas well known novel and is said
TO be a particularly interesting pic
ture. The various characters are en-
acted by people of prominence in the
motion picture world.
Saturday will bring a variety OF
pictures including The Vanity Case,
Nitagraph in two reels, with an ex-
cellent cast including James Morri-
son, Mrs. Kimball and Julia Swayne
Gordon; Red Head and Mas Suit
ors" and doc Yak, over the Fence
and out, two Selig comedies;
"BrOnchO Billy and the Rather. a
thrilling western drama featuring
G. M. Anderson as "Broncho Billy.
and sonny Jim at the North Pole,
featuring little Bobby Connolly.
Sonny jim tries to find the North pole
With Shep. his dog, he starts on his
exploration. He doesn't find the pole.
but he saves an express train from
being wrecked and is now a hero.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-08
A PREMIER PERFORMANCES.

Tonight occurs the performance Of
Robin Dunbar's Hoosier comedy, en-
titled ION the Wabash" The produc-
ton will take place at Turner hall at
S o'clock
This comedy is in competent hands
by way Of producers and it's perform
Rnce promises 10 compare well with
professional ones. Miss Victoria
Strauss as Pauline MacKinney will
prove revelation TO those in search
Of theatrical novelty
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-08
AT THE ORPHEUNI.

A we'll balanced bill of very good
vaudeville is playing the last three
days Of the week at the Orpheum
Richard Milioy and George Mackey
offer the most interesting act on the
program in crisp, clean little
sketch called The Fighter and the