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Las Vegas optic., 1914-08-26
WoMAN's CLUB MEETS

Santa Fe, Aug. 26-The Santa Fe
Woman's club held its first meeting
of the season today in the Old Palace
and went over the program for the
year. Miss Alice G. Fletcher of
Washington, ID. c., the famous eth
nologist, accepted the invitation to
address the club next Tuesday after
noon on EARLY Club Life in New
England" Miss Fletcher having been
a member of the Sorosis and other
clubs in the east. Tomorrow after
noon at O'Clock the club members
will attend the lecture of Mrs. Ida
Kruse McFarlane to the summer
school on THE Modern Drama"
Las Vegas optic., 1914-08-26
CURRENT MAGAZINES
A Wonderful open-Air Theater

What is probably the most perfect
pastoral theater in Europe is situated
in the heart of the Alps-at Interlaken
in Switzerland. This unique play
house. is open to all the winds that
blow. and its roof is formed-in the
most favorable circumstances-by the
blue canopy of the sky. 1t is not al
ways thus, however, and it has not
infrequently happened that the hue of
the canopy has been less inviting, and
that players and spectators alike have
experienced the interlude of a heavy
downpour which was not in the pro-
gram.
The open-air theater at Interlaken
is used for performances Of Scniller's
great drama, William Tell" for which
it is by nature admirably adapted.
Tie stage is a rising meadow framed
on three sides by dense woods of
Las Vegas optic., 1914-08-26

The work of the city prisoners in
cleaning the down town streets has
made very appreciable difference in
their appearance. For economic as
well as sociological reasons no better
use could be made of the municipal
visitors. Neither the city nor the
prisoners would profit in any way by
the latter's idle Imprisonment, but
with them engaged in some beneficial
employment the city at least gains
end it may be that the boys them
selves are helped by the experience
Las Vegas optic., 1914-08-26
Y. N. {. A. At THE
STATE college
GROWS
INSTITUTION is PROVIDING AD-
VANTAGES FOR MANY
STUDENTS

One of the strongest features of the
work for the boys at the State Agri-
cultural college is the student Young
Mems Christian association This is
the strongest association of students
in the southwest, and has the only
building for students and the only en-
ployed student secretary in the south
west.
The building shows up well with
the other buildings on the campus and
is equipped with dormitory, reading
room, game room, lounging room, au-
ditorium, billiard room and shower
baths. On the lower floor are a con-
fectionery store and tailor shop oper-
ated by students, who in this way are
enabled to make their way through
school.
Last year the association showed
remarkable progress. The member.
ship was boosted to 1876 as compared
With 40 the year before, enrolment in
Bible study from 40 to 70 and in mis-,
sion study from five to 60, gain oi
1900 per cent. The membership is
especially remarkable considering the
number of students enrolled at the
college and the association now claims
to have a larger percentage of the
college enrolled in the Y. M. C. A
than any other state college. associa
ton.
A feature of the work of especia
value to those just entering the col
lege is the reception committee Thi
committee meets all trains at the be
ginning of the year to take care o
the new comers. Later these are as
sisted Nin any way possible, and tn
first year of college is made as valu
able as possible to them. Wheneve
help is needed the members of thi
committee, each of whom has a eel
Las Vegas optic., 1914-08-26

Loretto academy in Las Vegas, N.
NJ, is boarding and day school for
girls and young ladies who desire a
hcme-like, yet thoroughly earnest,
up-to-date institution, where the con-
stant aim is to send forth intellectual,
refined, noble-souled, womanly charac-
ters for the worlds betterment and
the happy usefulness of their own
lives. Just the academy sought by
parents who know their responsibility
Prices moderate. Apply to Sister Su
perior-Adv.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-08-26

A casual survey discloses the fact
that Las Vegas merchants have great
ly exceeded all former sales in farm
ing machinery and equipment this
year, which is sure index to the
agricultural progress of the district.
The rural interests hereabouts have
received decided impetus during the
rast year, and indications all point to
a steady increase in all lines that have
to do with soil cultivation, which in
the end will be the salvation of the
Meadow City.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-08-26
ROW OVER RUM

st. Louis. Aug. s6.-The republican
state platform convention which yes
terday failed to adopt a platform for
the fall elections began second ses-
sion here today. The stumbling block
before the convention was whether
the party should go on record con-
cerning the proposed county local op-
tion law, and if so Just what its stand
should be-
Las Vegas optic., 1914-08-26

tain number of the new comers to
look after, are called upon.
It is planned to extend the work
still further during the coming school
year. The religious and social work
will be pushed still harder and the
men just entering the institution will
be given more attention even than be-
fore, for starting right is recognized
as a large feature in final success.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-08-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Ilfeld who are
soiourning in Germany, have not been
heard from for some time, and though
their relatives here are not alarmed
for their safety, some anxiety is felt
at the long delay in their letters. Tt
bad been their plan to return to Las
Vegas in October but it is not known
that they will be permitted to carry
cut their intentions.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-08-26

Automobile stage line to Mora tri-
weekly, Tuesday, Thursday and Sat
urday, leaving Las Vegas postoffce
s a. M, arriving Mora 9:45 a. m.
Leave Mora p m. arrive Las Vegas
5:45 p. m. Fare for round trip, IS;
one way, So. Round trip tickets good
for one week. H. B. Hubbard. Prop.
419 Railroad avenue. Phone Main 3s7.
ADV.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-08-26

Mr.. E. A. Jones of the Jones-Bowers
Monument Co of Albuquerque will be
in Las Vegas until Saturday. All those
wishing to purpose monuments or
have lettering cut on monuments al
ready erected call him at Hotel La
Pension-Adv.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-08-26

AT the next regular meeting of the
E. Romero Hose and Fire company,
which will be held week from Fri
day evening at the fire house on the
West side, delegates will be chosen
to attend the state convention Of vol
unteer fire departments to be held at
Gallup, September 7.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-08-26

DR., Callahan, foot specialist and
orthopedic surgeon of Chicago, will
give free demonstration on all foot
diseases and deformities at Bacha-
rach's tomorrow.-Adv.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-08-26

One of the most interesting of the
recent announcements is that Charles
Frohman is to present Otis Skinner
in new play called THE Silent
Voice" The first presentation will
be made in Washington op October 5.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-08-26

Are you troubled with sore feet
callouses or bunions? Get a pair OF
adjustable foot appliances at Bacha-
rach 's-Adv.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-08-26

The Ladies Aid Society of the
First Christian Church will meet to-
morrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock in
the Christion tabernacle. All mem
bers are requested to be present.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-08-26

The Ladies' Aid society of the
Church of the Immaculate Conception
will meet tomorrow afternoon at 2:30
O'Clock at the residence of Mrs.
Koebel. All members are requested
to be present.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-08-26

The Roller Mills are now running
on Turkey Red wheat shipped in from
Maxwell and French. All kinds of
flour, bran and shorts now on hand
ACv.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-08-26
HARvsY's IS OPEN

S4th season of this famous noun
tain resort. Carriage out every Sat
urday morning, returning following
Friday; charges $1,000, transporta-
ton. s1.O0. Special rates for long
er time. Address East Las Vegas,
Box B. Leave orders at Murphey's
or Plaza hotel-Adv.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-08-26

Wizard foot appliance demonstrar
ton at Bacharach's all day tomorrow.
ADV.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-08-26

Finch's Golden Wedding Rye, aged
in wood. Direct from the distillery to
you. At the Lobby, of course.-Adv
Las Vegas optic., 1914-08-26
LOCAL NEWS

Old Taylor Whiskey and Sherwood
Rye at the Opera Bar.-Adv.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-08-26

Club breakfast every day. Hotel
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-05-07
Personal and General.

Members OF the Riverview, Forest
IIll and Fellowship clubs have or
ganized a tennis league. and tourna-
lnents will be played in both singles
and doubles during the spring and
summer
The store owned by Gee Brothers on
the northeast side OF Fourteenth and
Hull Streets is being RACED. and the
property next door. belonging 10 a. U.
Blackman. colorcd, is being repaired
A two-story building will be erected on
tho corner, the first floor of which will
he used for Il store and tho second az
offices for Gee Brothers.
w. A. Wheeler, OF Nelson County
left yesterday for Portsmouth after a
visit to his daughter.
Mrs. Il. G.. Harris, OF Newark. y. j.,
is the guest of Mrs. S. I. Goode, OF 1925
Perry Street
. Miss Laura Anderson. who has been
sick, is now able to be out
Tho Tuesday Card Club was enter
tanned on Tuesday night I'm the home OF
Miss Laura Taylor. Mrs Polly AIeyers
was awarded tho first prize, and the
hostess received the consolation. Among
those present were: Misses Mae Samp-
son, Minnie Wcisiscr Bessie Page.
Alice Ingram, Lucy Walden. Mesiamcs
w. c. Pulliam, Elizabeth Robertson, e.
G.. Hill. Polly Meyers, Carter Sampson
and w. II. Garnett.
Miss Lucile Nichols left yesterday for
Ashland. where she will visit Mrs. Hen
ry C. Pfeiffer.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-05-07
southern pnp,tst Convention.

Tho Southern BAPTIST Convention
viii meet in Nashville, Tenn. on We'd
nesday of next week. Delegates from
the Baptist churches IN this city are:
The Rev. j. N. Pitcher, y. D., Rev. l..
w. Moore, Rev. \. r. Love, r. A. Hart
ley and w. Il. Rucker The Rev. L. T.
Dargon, -. -, former pastor of the
First Church. in this city, will preside
at the convention. Among questions
Of interest to come up for considere-
ton will lie that of the consolidation
of the denomination under one general
hoard and locating the same at Nash
Vile. at present the foreign mission
board IS located In Richmond, the home
mission board in Atlanta and the Sun
day school board I'm Nashville. 1t Is
not thought, however. that the present
arrangement will be changed.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-05-07
SOUTH RICHMOND
SOUTH RICHMOND NIGHT
SCHEDULED FOR MAY IS
Preparations Heing Made 90 Make
Affair ut Chamber OF Commerce
Great Success.
ORGANIZING HIRsCHBEpG CLUB
Hustinss Court Cases Continued-En-
Yngcncnt OF Miss Agnes Holly Jones
TO a. S. Hines Is Announced.

ID. l.. Toney. president of tho South
Richmond and Chesterfield Business
Mems Association. yesterday received
u letter from Horace F. Smith, mana
ger of tho Manufacturers Exhibit.
stating that all arrangements had been
made for South Richmond Night" at
the building. at Sixth and Main Streets.
'on Friday. May Is. and inviting.
through the association. every South
side resident to be present. Every
thing Will be done to make the affair a
great SUCCESS.
Kessnichs band will furnish music.
and many of the manufacturers. es-
pccially those In South Richmond.
have agreed to mako special exhibits.
An assortment OF prizes. ranging from
Il can of baking powder 10 feather
mattress will be given away. Each
person on entering will register and
receive coupon with a number, which
IS to be deposited In a box. The draw
Ing will take place on the tenth floor.
At the request OF Mr.. Smith. Presi-
dent Toncy has appointed the follow
Ing committee Oh arrangements: Cap
tain A. S. Wright, S. Il. Dunford. Jacob
Levy Fl. V. Baldwin, Sol. Il. Ullmhn.
w. w. Cordle. w. w. Workman, Allen
\. Pcttigrew. Charles Burkert, A. ].
Daffron. DR.. r. T. Ruckcr, Councilma n
Carter Q. Jones. Horace Johnson, G..
T. Jones. John Trcviliian. John Nor
ris, w. H. Washington, L. Z. Smith,
u. c. Ballard. Il. r. DuVal, DR.. Law
renee ingram, James T.. Bradley. Other
names Will DO added, and a meeting
VIII be held this week. when "a chair
man will be chosen
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-05-07
Gcnerai News Notes.

The annual meeting and election OF
officers of tho Baptist Sunday School
Association will be held Sunday aftor-
noon at Grove Avenue Church.
DIR. j. u. Smith. IL well-known citi-
zen. is critically Ill at his homo in
Blan6ford.
District Deputy r. f. Mayes of the
Woodmen of the Would. who has been
Ill Tor several weeks, is much improved.
The Jefferson Hotel now being erect
ed I'm lower Sycamore Street by j. l..
Rosenberg at Il cost of over $4,000.
VIII be completed this summer. 1t will
be fourstory structure with nifty
sleeping rooms. modcrnly equipped
The sudden death on tho street yes-
tcrday evening of William II Shaw.
was great shock to his many friends.
no had but a short while before left
his place Of business for his home. MIR.
Shaw was = native of Louisburg, n. c..
put had lived in etcrHburg for twenty
years. He was widower and about
htty-seven years old. His funeral will
take place from Grace Church at 10
o'clock to morrow morning
The body OF Ernest PanniIl. who was
drowned Monday evening In the Appo-
mattox. near Point of Rocks, had not
becn recovered up to this evening.
though there had been constant drag.
gints for It,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-05-07
State Camp Modern woodmen.

The State Camp OF Modern Wood
men OF America met at 10 o'clock this
morning at the Stratford Hotel, and
was called to order by State Consul w
T.. Kirk. OF Richmond. state Clerk r.
w. Wooden, of Albemarlc County. was
also present. The meeting was opened
with prayer by the Rev. V. II. Star
buck. of Highland County.
The committee on credentials re-
ported sixty delegates present. The
election of State officers was then
taken up. w. NJ Treadway, Jr., of
Chatham. was made State Consul. and
L. NJ. Smith. of Fredericksburg, was
named as State clerk. These officers
are elected for three years.
The following were named as dele
gates and alternates to the Head Camp,
to be held in Toledo. Ohio, Juno 16
next: Delegates--Dr w. NJ. Evans, of
Norfolk; DR.. II. b. Justice, OF Low Moor:
E. NJ. Addington. of Cocburn. Alter
nates-C. II. Adair, Of Giles County; j.
n. Coffman. of Shenandoah County; y.
w. Garnett, of Prince William County.
The camp adjourned to meet In Rich
mond In May, 1917. After the business
meeting, banquet was given In honor
of the delegates by tho Petersburg
camp. and DR.. r. A. Gamble. State
medical director, and NJ. L. Doubles.
State deputy consul.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-05-07
P0STMASTERS NAMED
FOR VIRGINIA TOWNS
Permanent Appointments of Candidates
Who Successfully Passed
Examinations.
TSpeciaI IN Tho 1,,mnsnI,r,

Especial TO The Times Disputch1
Washington. May 6.--The following virginia
postmasters were appointed to-day:
Columbia, Tluvanna County, Dabney Cosby (:
DTem. Carroll County. Wiley Ward; Eagle
Kock. Botetourt County. George Il. Honts;
!teaiinS Springs. Bath County William II
Fertig; Mouth of Wilson. Cirayson COUNT
Willie NJ. Paisley: Qmantico. Prince william,
County. Ernest L. Perry: Concord Depot
The following postmasters having nassoa
the examinations havo boon permanently an
pointed: up
Boer. Lancaster County. Arthur s. Mitch
ell; Callao. Northumberland County, M. w.
Thrift; Gift. Allegheny County. Samuel l..
Humphries: Grotons Accomac County J,m
Org y. Groton; Knopf Carolina County Rob
ert III. Henderson,: Nclsonia, Accomac Coun-
". Norman T.. Bundck; Nowlins Mills
FRANKLIN County. William y. Thompson, Jr.
Page, Caroline County, Norman c. Scripture:
Itichpatch. Allegheny County, Wood L. I,i.
gar; Shorts Creek. Carroll County, Franklin
Is. Carpenter: sun Rise. Bath County, Ollie
9. Hickman; Virginia Beach. Princess Anne
County, Charles w. Griggs: Success. Warren
County. James A. Grubbs.
tinued without classification. as postmaster
at Montvale. Bedford County.
Clarence T. Warner has been oppointed
rural carrier on Route I. mt Lebanon Church,
Va and Rawley w. wittcn on Route at
North Tazewell.
examinations arc to be held at Roanoke
May .. for applicants for rural delivery car
riars Mt Roanoke and IIollns. In Roanoke
County ana ut Manassas, May o. for ear
ries At Bristow. Prince William County.
O. II, Ii.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-05-07
PETERSBURG
PRIVILEGE OF FLOOR.
REFUSED By COUNCIL
Petersburg Fathers Decline to Hear
Discussion of lncinerutor PropOnaf,
Now I'm Hands of Committee.
MUCH BUSINESS IS TRANSACTED
Reports OF City Officers Received, and
Show satisfactory Conditions-1Ieet-
Ing or Daughters OF COnfcdcrncy.
The Times-Dispatch Bureau.
Bollingbrook Street,

The Times Dispatch Bureau,
o Bollingbrook Street.
(Phonc 1850,
Petersburg Va. May g.
For the reason that the matter is In
tho hands of a committee for dispo-
sition, the Council last night declined
TO grant the privilege of tho floor to
L. n. Cox, of the Ryo Odorlcss Crema-
tory Company, of Macon, Ga, to enable
him to submit plans and prices for
the erection OF an incincrator, which
the city proposes to establish for the
consumption of It's garbage and trash.
Mr.. Cox has been In tho city for days,
and has interviewed and explained his
plans and prices to several members
ot the Council. II Is understood that
he Is prepared to give all proper guar
ontec as to the merits of his com
pany's incincrator, and to put the
plant in operation at Il price less than
the cost that had been estimated. but
as the matter is out of tho hands Of
tho Council. II was deemed unneceH-
sary to hear him.
The Council last night passed upon
Il largo amount OF departmental rou-
tine business. making the usual ap.
pi opriat!ons. The following special
appropriations were voted $3.50 for
purchasing altering alum; $50 for
medical relief: $3.50 to the contingent
fund: $500 for grading and draining
In Blandford Cemetery. for the pro-
lection OF the Confederate memorial
arch. now being erected By the Ladies'
Memorial Associations: $4,000 for lay
Ing water pipes. The school board
asked FOR an appropriation of s11,742,
including $4,000 for the purchase Of
tho site for the new Sixth Ward pub
lie school. which was granted. Tho
Council placed at the disposal OF tho
school board tho sum of $4,000 for
tho erection of the Sixth Ward build
ing.
resolution was adopted providing
for the appointment OF a joint com
mittee TO inquire into the feasibility OF
abolishing the Office of register of
water works. and transferring the
business OF that Office to another de-
partment The ordinances adopted at
previous meetings prohibiting the
parking OF vehicles at tho intersec-
tion of Bank and Sycamore Streets and
providing for the closing OF business
on Sunday. were laid over, with the
Mayors vctocs. until the next regular
meeting.
Reports for the various city officers
were received and filed. The ;rea-
surcr's report shows balance In tho
treasury OF S275000. An ordinance
was adopted providing for the election
OF relief commissioner. at salary Of
SIS per month. to serve only during
tho months OF December. January and
February. In supervising the d!str!-
button OF fuel TO the city's poor. 4
request for the Western Union Tele-
graph Company for permission to re-
underground In Sycamore Street was
referred TO the Street Committee.
Various street improvements were
ordered.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-05-07
'Iieadquarters
Geenral II. Il. Lee.
NoVcInhcr I-36- lSGA"

Tho following delegates were elect
ed 10 represent the chapter at tho
district meeting of daughters to be
held 1T Surry. May 1920: Mrs. II. T.
Meade, Mrs. =. J.. Davis, Mrs. Ashton
Gray, Mrs. j. Gordon Bohannon, Miss
Lena Atkins. Miss May Dcwberry and
Mrs. r. s. Gill.
meeting OIL June .. In celebration of
Jefferson Davis's birthday, on which
occasion crosses OF honor will be con-
ferred, and IL picture of the Great Seal
of the Confcderacy will be hung on
the wall OF ~ p. Hill Camp Hail.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-05-07
Form mIrrcI,hers Club.

Clarence Bottoms is organizing
John Iiirschbcrs Club on the South
side for the purpose OF aiding his can
didhcy In tho Administrative Board
primary in July. meeting will soon
he held, when officers will be elected
and plans for the campaign made.
II Is claimed that more than 900
voters VIII be enlisted in tho ranks of
the Hirschberg supporters. Plans
VIII be made. at the next meeting of
the south Richmond Democratic Club,
10 have Mr.. EIirschberg. as well as the
other candidates make brief addresses
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-05-07
Daughter. OF Conrederucy Meet.

A large attended and very interest
ing meeting of Petersburg Chapter,
United Daughters of the Confederacy.
was held to-day. The trcasurer's re-
port showed collections for the past
month CT s663.13, and expenditures OF
S451.So. II was announced that the
marker TO designate General Lees
headquarters ut the Beasley home, on
High street, would be unveiled soma
time this month. The marker will bear
the following inscription. furnished by
Colonel w. III. Taylor. OF Norfolk:
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-05-07
MEMORIAL PLAN ADOPTED
VIII Be Erected In Washington I'm
Honor Of George MnnhInrfon

Washington. May 6.--With architects
from all over the country competing.
the plans submitted by Tracy & Swart.
posed George Washington memorial in
Washington have been selected as the
most satisfactory" Announcing this de-
mission Yesterday, the jury OF award Of
the George Washington Memorial AS
ISOLATION stated that the selec cd
drawings viii he submitted to tho Ma
uonal Fine Arts Commission for an
proval.
The memorial was authorized by
Congress.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-05-07
Continue SuIfe.

a continuance was granted yester-
day in Hastings Court, Part IL, In the
following suits. which were on the
docket for trial: the Williams Plumb
Ing Company against August Simon
pietri. the Simmons Hardware Com
pany against r. II. Richardson, two
suits. and the Henrico Lumber Com
pany against Charles F. Ruchrmund
ANA others.
The suit OF Lena l. Wood against
Leon Dettelbach and wife will be
be heard before Judge Ernest II. Wells
to-day.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-05-07
TIE TIMES DIsP ATCH RICHMOND THURSDAY

Eagles memorial exercises In COM
memoration of their departed members
Will be held on Sunday afternoon. May
Il. Twelve members of the Aerie have
died since It's organization. two Of them
last year, and following tho services n
committee Will visit cemeteries and
place flowers on their graves.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-05-07
EngIes, Memorial.

Petersburg Aerie OF Eagles held a
largely attended meeting last night and
initiated twelve candidates into the
mysteries Of the order. Robert Gill
liam, Jr.. and John 4. Jones were elect
ed delegates 10 tho State convention
to BIO hold in Hampton on Juno is. The
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-05-07
III,torjcai Eycn,nr

Chesterfield Chapter. United DauGh-
ters OF tho Confederacy. has arrang ed
for an historical evening to be held in
the lecture-rooTn OF cambridge Strcex
BAPTIST Church at SIZE o'clock tonight
All Confederate organizations and the
general public arc invited.
There will he several songE and reel
tations. ami an address 'Stonewall
Jackson" by Judge Ernest II. Wells,
and one OH local history by ID. l.
iullien.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-05-07
Body Is Recovered.

Especial to The Times Dispatch.l
LynchburG. Va. May 6.--The body
of j. W. Ncwbill the young draughts-
man who was drowned last evening In
the James River here, was recovered
late to-day. 200 yards from the place
Of drowning. The body will be taken
tomorrow TO Essex County for burial.