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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-10-29
GIVE EDUCATION
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OF attendance than Richmond, and II
one had searched among the Virginia
counties he would have found that
.. seventy four of those modest prov
inces had forged ahead OF the me-
tropoiis.
I'm 1910 the census enumerators
found in Richmond l,022 white per-
sons over ten years Of age who were
unable to read and write, and they
were compelled to take account OF t.
els illiterate negroes who were . con-
slant menace to the health and well
being Of the city.
"Henrico County showed higher
rate.of illiteracy than Richmond. but
It also showed a higher percentage
OF school attendance"
superintendent Stearnes then went
on to say that Richmond has pro-
gressed greatly since 1910. expressing
doubt III any other city In the land
has forged ahead more rapidly.
but progress has reached wall
which cannot be surmounted, save by
the adoption of a compulsory at
tendance law" said the speaker. 1--WE
have in our schools about all who can
be induced to attend by other
methods"
Passing ia the opposition some
compulsory attendance law. Mr..
SteArnes declared that the word "con-
pulsory'' il the stumblingblock to
many who deem the law un-Ameri-
can ana un-Democratic.
Theortses block Way.
.'Nine-tenths of the people who
vote against so-called compulsory edu-
cation law neither are affected by It,
nor ever can be. They allow abstract
theory to usurp tho place OF COM
mon observation AID common sense
virginia will never take . back
STEP" concluded the speaker. Child
hood Is too precious to b made the
nhuttlecock Of doctrinairea or the vic
tim OF tho Indifferent. Society must
effect childhood effectively and rem
orally. n nearly Ill the States Of this
Union and this most enlightened coun-
tries OF Europe have found compui-
sorry attendance statutes necessary.
shall We deluds ourselves With the
idea that Ne can keep pace with the
leading communities 81 the day With
out such lAwaf"
The mesting closed with short talks
BY Mrb. Clarke. Mr.. Machen ana
others
Moctine o. Willtam FOx aclss6l.
A largely attended meeting d oitl-
nena Of Iee and Clay Words Wae held
last night q william Fox Hchnnl. Adj
draasss were made On the neoesalty Of
con, puiseFy eAloation BY DupefintAa-
dent J, A. q, GhAaAiax and Mn, y, y.
Valentine, AxteF the apaeehea tne
mantIna Mnantnlnnal3 Aaop4Ad \ Feea-
Iuti0n ealing "a tn voters " ~ two
wards t. SetA ~ eoEnH Aisevy edusa-
Hos n 1sleeday M.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-10-29
SUING CITY FOR
HEAVY DAMAGES
J.. r. MCCORMICK ASKS MUNICH
PATTY TO PAY HIM FOR IN
JURY SUSTAINED ON STREET.

The case OF J. r. Mccormick against
the city, which was tried before Judge
Wells, OF Hastings Court. Part ii, yes.
terday. was continued Until today.
when it Is thought decision will be
reached.
r. Gray Haddon and l. o. Wenden-
burg represent Mccormick.
Mr.. Mccormick, who sues the city
of Richmond for $4,000, alleges that
through the negligence Of the city he
fell over materials being used In some
construction work and fractured his
knee. The accident befell him last De-
cember. The suit was brought by MI.
Mccormick in Hastings Court. Part
ii. the plaintiff believing the case
would be disposed of sooner in the
Southside court.
Judge Ernest H. Wells moved the
machinery OF his court to the court
room Of the City Circuit Court for the
convenience of witnesses and Others
interested in the case.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-10-29
PREACHERS AND BLLESl
HAVE BATTLE TODAY
There Will be Sunday Tea Affair at Broad Street Part
This Afternoon '-M itiamen Hope to Break Down
Line of Semnarians.
BY A. DRAWBACK.

Though one can hardly expect =
preacher to be so terribly pugnactoN1p
still those who like to see q pafpcA
fight had better journey to BrOAd@
Street Park this afternoon and watch
them have it out with the Blues.
A person would naturally expect the
soldiers to be fighters, good fighterss
too. and they will not be Witnessing :
pink tea affair when the mflitiamen
are engaged.
Still, it is somewhat Of 4 novelty ~
see future pulpiteers engaged In dead
ly combat with a relentless Toe.
AS far as weight Is concerned. the
Seminites are about the heAvieue
eleven in the State of Virginia, They
and that is some average. The BluAe
will, OF course. be considerably outs
weighed. but they have speed to bsirn
and will play havoc at breaking ~
formations and getting down under
punts.
Much Expected OF Hughes.
Piker Hughes, OF v. r. l., II fhe
captain and quarterback OF tho SeSn-
mites. He is tower of strength to
the preachers offensive power ana
much is expected of him.
Fergy McRee, the Blues captAin.
also plays quarterback, and 1t VIII %
Interesting to see these two OLD foot-
ball -strategists dope out plays.
Rock King will start at left haif 10
the soldiers and he will soon m1ke
his presence felt. Rick Ia in excellena
condition, due principally to Doba0H1
excellent training and he IL repOxtee
to be as fit as a fiddle for the fracaA
The game will start promptly q
$40. y,
Foster Witt and Allen Saville VIII
probably be the officials.
W. ssa
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-10-29
CLEAN SWEEP MADE BY
NEW HAVEN STOCKHOIDN80

New Haven. Conn. Oct. 38.--T6e
stockholders Of the New York. lfsy
Haven and Hartford Railroad. 1t their
annual meeting today completed tn
sweep OF the board OF directors begun
by designations. until, in the Language
Of President Howard Elliott. Il leaves
mo man who participated In tran9-
actions which have been the subject
Of discussion"
The board membership heretoforA
authorized to be twenty-six was una-
tied to seventeen, and AZ 1t had beem
reduced to sixteen by tho reeignA~
tions, when four directors declined
to run again, Ave new men weFa
elected. ss
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-10-29
GERMANS PREPARE TO REPLY
TO wARsHfTsS nOMnARDMENT

Amsterdam, Oct. es.-The Telegraph's
correspondent at siuis telsgraphs under
date Of yesterday:
'sThs naval are, In which there was
: lull an Monday luli which the
Germans attributed 20 their heavy arr
tiilery, compelling the warships to re-
tire---was removed today. Response
was made from the shore and severe
oannonade resulted. The Germans
crossed the User more than once and
each time were repealed BY artillery.
machine gums and bAyonsts. The bat-
lie, still indecisivs, II raging hsrosly
All along the User. Many have been
drowned.s
Tha eefPespeHdsat desoribes tho
whole battle ~ 'bieody massacre.''
"Bresh troops coaataatiy replace the
(Allsn,n ~ says. aaad thAfa ID No sign
that the end II near, TAe 0seMans
ase pestias suns sssMssM ksynt ana
tn9 q M wArahlna - hASN bsAuUht
hn0A Saaatitiss ~ nNNNAlAle1A. 4
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-10-29
YOUNG HIGHLAND
Continued from First Page,

While at the spring Miss Ridenour
noticed q young man. but paid no es-
peciai attention to his actions Start
ing back. they reached the bridge
over the electric car line at Laundry
Road and Fifth Avenue. on the out
skirts of Highland Park.
Just after crossing the bridge they
were overtaken by the young man
who walked up behind Miss Ride
nour and grabbed her around the
neck. Frightened. she screamed for
mercy. but to no avail until the lit
tie foster sister Joined in the screams
ana created 20 much noise that her
assailant feared that they would at
tract the attention of family resid-
ing just over the bridge near the
road. During all Of this time Miss
Ridenour stated that her assailant
never uttered word, but what was
worse he looked silently into her eyes
with Wild expression as he bit his
lips and fought her in an effort to
prevent her from screaming.
Makes Way Toward City.
Finally, after seeing that the young
girl would not be subdued without
probably alarming q nearby house
hold. her assailant ran. making his
way towards Richmond. Frightened
nearly INTO Mysteries MISS ftidenouf
ran, followed by her sister. who was
also badly frightened and screaming
for help. They finally reached this
house which sets q little way back
from the road. and there. in . friend
~ home, Miss Ridenour told the story,
between wasps She was accompA nied
by gentleman residing in the sur
burban home to the home OF her par
cnts. The whole OF Highland Park
soon learned of the affair and many
prominent citizens armed themselves
and joined in tho search for the as
sailant.
Brute etill At LAbcrty.
Up until an early hour this morn
Ing the hfute was still ut liberty, while
several cltiaena remained out until q
lAte hour last night assisting the ON
Gers.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-10-29
prom,.e Music Lover. Treat.

Petersburg, Va. Oct. 2s.--Mustc
lovers of Petersburg are looking for
ward with much pleasure to musicale
entertainment, which will be rendered
at Wesley NJ. e. Church at SIS o'clock
tomorrow evening.
Some OF the best local talent will be
on hand and will render the follow
ing program;
Quartet-Miss Nunnally. Mr.. and
Mrs. G. c. Wright, and Mr.. Howard
Wright
Vocal Solo-Mrs. w. r. Hill.
Vocal Duet--Mrs. Wright and Miss
Baxter
Vocal Solo-Mias Helen Couch.
Recitation--Nfiss Caroline Davis.
Vocal Duet--Miss Dalton and Mr.
Ridenour.
Vocal SoIo-Mr. Eugene Talbot.
Vocal Solo--Miss Mary Baxter
Violin Solo-Miss Alberta Bowman.
Vocal Solo--Miss Mayhem NuHaally
Vocal Duet-Mrs. Hill and Mr.. Tai
bott-
Recitatton-Miss Caroline Davis.
Vocal Solo--Mrs. J. J. Nelms
Vocal Duet--Misses Baxter and
Burke.
Vocal SoIo--Miss Louise Clements.
Violin Solo--Miss Alberta Bowman.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-10-29

proceeds to be applied to the payment
of the firms debts, which totals S12.-
356.75.
The following are named "a Peters
burg creditors: w K. Armstrong &
Co, sI28l: L. ]. Collins. slo3.s2: Amer
lean Bank and Trust Company
S1.s3ss5: the National Bank Of Peters
burg. $3.50.
The assets are not named.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-10-29
WARDEN OF SING SING is
SUSPENDED RY GOV. GLYNN

Albany. N Y. Oct. Warden
Thomas J. Mccormick, Of Sing Sing
prison. was suspended tonight by state
Superintendent Of Prisons John b
Riley. pending the investigation By
Stephen b. Baldwin, Governor Glynn'a
special commissioner Of the unusual
and improver fAvors, shown the
banker convict, David A. Sullivan. Mt
Sing Sing.
George s. Weed was appointed tenn
porary warden OF Sing Sing.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-10-29
Purdy--Nuckols.

Miss Frances A. Purdy, daughter Of
OF South Richmond, was married to
Mr. Wesley Nuckols yesterday evening
at 1890 o'clock at the home OF the
brides parents, 100 West Marshall
Street Rev. Wesley Baker performed
the ceremony. The father Of the
bride-elect is assistant superintendent
of Manchester Postal Station.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-10-29
stricken with paralysis Friday night
at her home on Fourth Street, con-
tinues unimproved.


The revival services in progress at
Oak Grove Baptist Church are proving
Of great interest. Large crowds have
attended and the number OF CONVEX
sions is large.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-10-29
COMPANY
READY FOR WORK
BIG POWDER PLANT AT CITY
POINT WILL SOON BE IN
A1rIx.E npf.RATInN.

Petersburg, Va, Oct. 2S.--The Dupont
Powder Company. after having spent
several hundred thousand dollars In
the preparation of big plant at City
Point for the manufacture Of powder
and explosives several months ago,
and who just at the time that they
were expected to commence operations,
announced that their plant would be
closed Indefinitely. are now making ar
rangements to commence work at an
early date.
The Petersburg Hardware Company
and Harlow Wilcox Company. OF this
city, who have the contract for the
kitchen supplies and furniture, re-
spectively. for large hotel which the
Dupont people had erected. have been
notified to be in readiness to comply
with the terms OF their respective con
tracts.
When operations are commenced EN-
ployment will be given to several hun
drsd experts in the manufacture of ex-
plosives and many other laborers
which will be of great benefit to THU
city and the Southside generally.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-10-29
Nv RALPH DOMBROWER.

John MarshaIl High School won the
third football game OF the season from
Benedictine College yesterday after
noon at Broad-Strect Park. by q
score Of Z to .. A touchdown and
kicked goal from touchdown In the
second quarter were the only scores
made In the game.
The score, small az 1t was. shows
that a great game was played. and
although slightly outweighed by the
public school boys, the Cadets put UP
. GOOD night throughout the game. II
10 probable that no score would have
been made in the game had not the
school boys executed a trick play,
which surprised the Cadets, and re-
suited favorably for their opponents.
The High School eleven was the
first to make its appearance on the
gridiron at S:15 o'clock. and the Ca
appointed referee did not show UP In
time, Managers Scott and Hargrove
had to hustle to get someone to I'LL
the position.
Coach Alexander. of McGuire's, who
happened to be on the field. was asked
to referee, and when both sides
agreed he started the game.
Owen Begins Game.
Owen kicked the ball to the Bene-
aictine backheid. and the two lines
came together Throughout the quar-
ter the hall was carried from side TO
side 81 the High School field. and line
plllnges and fumbles were the reasons
FOR a few gains. The quarter ended
with the ball In the center Of the
field
l, was In the second quarter that
the public school eleven made their
score. Benedictsne lost tho ball ON
tumble In an effort to make for
ward PASS and the High Seshoci team
began an advance 10 their goal.
Owen made five yards on line
plunge ard the school team lined up
for fake formation
CIV. called signals and passed the
eail 70 Turner. about a foot from him.
who In turn gave the ball to sales.
The High Schou. right half rushed
across rae goal with the ball.
The ball was then set and Owen
I '~'yaes the bail through the goal poles.
r. the third quarter few forward
sere introduced and both
tempted to make end runs
1tr'nger featured the END
eoriner making gain OF
1--we Yards
=, last half much wrang-
The players delayed Gle
A@ hat, hut added spirit by
1-ht.ug harder. The game
- the hall Ia the center ei
Svii
Zig Crowd Out.
4 record crowd for prep school
league game was out at the park. and,
although the High School rooters. un-
der the supervision of Chief Mourn
ers." Venus Fuller and Mule
Tucker. outnumbered the Benedictine
royal.sts. the military school team
roo..rs made some noise.
After the completion Of the firse
half the school boys paraded around
The field and had q free-for-all race.
The cold weather gave the players
+ chance for much exercise In get
ing warm There we're no serious
accidents Land, for Benedictine,
suffered the loss OF a quantity OF
MOOD after bruislnK his face and Lee
Turner. for the High School. and Pol
lard. for the Cadets. sprained fingers
Rened.ctine still has fighting
chance for the prep league cup and
the High School team has but to
defea, McGuire's elevn TO be the win
ner..
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-10-29
Pays for Gun .Totinx -

Petersburg, Va, Oct. 2s.-George
Jones. co1ored, was fined $40 and SEN
fenced TO three months imprisonment
In the city Jail by the police justice
this morning on charge OF carrying
concealed weapons
Sam Ellington. colored, was SEN
fenced to three months on the public
roads on a vagrancy charge.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-10-29

Fined For Disorderly Conduce.
In Police Court yesterday flnes 0f
SIS each were imposed on ]. M Jones
and Mrs A. Hatton. on charge "
conduct in Monroe Park
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-10-29
sues Railway Company.

Petersburg. Va, Oct 2s.-The Hust-
ings Court, Judge Mullen presiding
was engaged today in the trial OF the
cause Of r. J, Rose VS.. The Virginia
Railway and Power Company. in which
the plaintiff alleges damages for in
juries to himself and his horse and
wagon on February 20. 1913, by work
car on the Washington Street car line
through negligence In taking proper
precaution in running the car
r II Mann 10 counsel for the vir-
ginia Railway and Power Company
and the plaintiff is represented b,
Messrs Lasiter g. Drewry
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-10-29

Rev ]. j. D. Han has arrived In the
city and will. through the remainder
OF the week. conduct a mission at st.
Johns Episcopal Church. Services will
be held at 1880 A NJ. and p NJ
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-10-29

SUMMARY. IOuCnuUWns-~-S5dIes
Gasl from touchdown--Owen. Sub
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. for Core. kain
for Anderson. Referee--AlexAnder
tMcGuire's). Umpire. KniEhtly
tEichmond Blues). Head Linesman
Tate. Neutrality-suspicious. (Wii-
liam and Nary. Time OF periods
Two OF twelve minutes and two Of ten
minutes.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-10-29
CIRCULATING BAD COIN
ON THE SOUTHSlDE

Counterfeit COINS most Of which are
in half dollars. are appearing In trans
actions on the Southside.
Clerk r. Seaton Loving, OF the
South Richmond city of1fces. discover
ed some OF the counterfeit money In
payment OF gas bill yesterday.
The bogus coin is perfectly nodded
and is made of lead.
r Many citizens Of the Southside are
in possession OF the bogus coins.
About six months ago the Southside
suffered a like experience and the
amount happened to be fifty cent
pieces that were being passed around
Grocers on the Southside who often
make change are on the lookout Tor
the persons who are perpetrating q
Federal prison offense.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-10-29

Petersburg, Va, Oct 2s.--The John
O'Connor Liquor COMPANY -ircarFe-
rated. of this city. has filed a deed of
assignment. naming Robert c. Bass as
trustee. for the benefit OF their cred
itors. The deed Is OF the usual form.
transferring stock, license, accounts,
etc. to the trustee, who is authorized to
sell same privately or publicly: the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-10-29
Dupont Foreman Very Ill.

Petersburg. Va. Oct. 2s.-Mrs. Joseph
Miller, the foreman In the employ OF
the Dupont Powder Company at City
Point, is extremely Ill at the Peters
burg Hospital. to which place he was
brought. this morning for treatment.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-10-29

WV l1WtHN3ssLs
The Industrial Chapter OF Meade
Memorial Church will give Hal
lowe'en musicale Friday night In the
home Of the Misses Walden At Buck
Hiil." Severa: OF the most prominent
musicians Of Richmond will take Part
in the program.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-10-29

Mr.. Starke No Better.
Mrs.. Preston StArke. who was
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-10-29
Funeral OF Mrs. Puckett.

The funeral OF Mrs. Pricilia Pickett.
seventy-five years old. who died yes
terday In the home OF her son-in-law.
C. A. Jones, OF East Eleventh Street.
following a protracted illness. will be
held this afternoon 1t ) o'clock and
burial viii be made in Maury Gene
terry.
Mrs Pickett liz survived by one
daughter and three grandchildren
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-10-29

Ancarrow. Rose and Northern Af0
three Of the Soldiers' backfe1d stars
who in all probability. will play.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-10-29
PREP SCHOOL LEAGUE.
standing OF Clubs.


Next Game.
McCsuires VI. Academy, Weohes-
day. Broad-Htreet Park.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-10-29
nr,~ht Tobacco Sold.

Eight hundred lots of bright tobacco
were sold on the Petersburg market
today at satisfactory prices.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-10-29

NOBWOuO 0c0b Ous
william Norwood. colored, was yes
terday sent on to the grand jury by
Justice Maurice on the charge Of
feieniously stabbing Otis Williams
colored, with a pocketknift. Williams
says that Norwood walked up 10 him
with a concealed knife. which he
nInrged into hts shoulder aaa-tAen
-an away
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-10-29
RESTS
Continued from Second Page. J

Continued from Second Page)
that in the Magistrates Court he had
testified to the fact that Miss Che
nault stated to him that her assail-
ant had thin lips and was a wen
shaped man. He also stated that he
would not have arrested Clements on
the description given by Miss Che
nanIt -
The Wrangell sentinel., 1914-12-10
Guild Holds
 Big Bazaar
SUCCESSFUL DAY ENDS WITH 4
 BIG DANCE

The Guild of St. Philips Church held their annual Bazaar 1t Red Mex's Hall last Thursday after noon and evening. The affair was a decided success from every view, many of the booths of fancy work and novelties being sold ou. h fine shape, and the lunches they served was the best ever-nsxt to the ice cream and caka. After the sale Was over the hall was cleared out and a delightful program was rendeted; all the numbers being greatly appreciated, and after the program came a good time dance in which everyone enjoyed them- selves to the utmost.
 The proceeds Of the day amount ed to s165.85 which, after all the expenses we're paid, left good sum for the ladies guild
The Wrangell sentinel., 1914-12-10
Saturday Dances
 Are Popular

The popularity of the Saturday night dances was shown by the large crowd that attended the dance at the Rink last Saturday evening; The music was futnish- ed by the orchestra composed by the orchestra composed of Carl Schumacher; Geo. Notthrup and Miss Horaheim, and was right up to date. The dance lasted until the wee hours and eve. yone had a good time.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1914-12-10
Fire Company
 Hold Meeting
PRESENT OFFICERS WILL ACT
 UNTIL JUNE ELECTION

The Wrangell Fire Department met in their regular monthly meet ing last Monday evening at the city hall. A good attendance of fire fighters were present. The election of officers was scheduled for this meeting but under the new bylaws calls for thu annual meet. ing in June so the old officers will act until then.
 After the regular routine of work the question of | base ball ground came up for discussion and a motion was made that a com Inittee be appointed to interview the Athletic Club with the view of getting them interested in it, but motion Was voted down as it was felt that 1t should be done by someone outside oF the depart nent.
 The hremen present received their warrants for the amounts due them for attending hresj and those who were not present may receive theirs by calling at the office of. ice of the secretary.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1914-12-10
Athletic Club
 To Reoreanize
ARE GOING TO WORK FOR A
 BASE BALL GROUND

In another part of this issue ap- pears a call for a meeting ot the Wrangell Athletic Club to be held at the city hnll Friday evening at g o'clock. The meeting is very important and all the members of the old organization are requested to be present.
 The call for the meeting Is for the purpose of disbandfng the old club and preparing for a new ors ganization along the same lines as the old one and with the special view of getting a good athletic ground for Wtangell so as to be able to play base ball and foot ball next season. This is one of the things that the young men of Wrangell need more than any, thing else and there is no reason why we can't have one by getting in and working lor it. and this the new club proposes to do.
 At the special meeting a date will be set for a public meeting at which every man in Wrangell will be invited to come and join the club and help in the work. So when the time comes be ready and next year Wrangell will be ready 10 play ball with any of the towns in Southeastern Alaska.