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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-26
FIRE FROM DEFECTIVE
FLUE BURNS RESIDING
Home OF Richard l.. Fox, on Hern
tagc Road, Is Practically
Destroyed.
LITTLE INSURANCE CARRIE
Neighbors Passing Dwelling Dissolve
Ffre-Little Furniture Was Saved
Mrs. Fox Alone in House Whe
Fire Broke Out.

Fire, starting from n defective Hu
IN lower room, practically destroye,
thc seven room residence OF Richard n
FOX. on the Hermitage Road. near tn
a. T.. Hill Monument. yesterday mori,
ing at o'clock. The loss is approxt
nately $4,000. with little Insurance.
Much OF the furniture was destroyed
Tor the Ire had gained considerably
Roadway before II was discovered.
The fire department from Ginte'
Park fire station hurried to the burr!
inE house as soon as the alarm va
sounded. but II could accomplish littlt
because the flames had gained sue!
Roadway. Ne!ghbors hurried to Til
burning building TO offer whatever az
sistancc they could In moving out IN
furniture when II was seen that til
house was doomed.
NciShbors passing the house sal
smoke Issuing from n lower window
ana hurried TO inform occupants of m
residence. Mrs. Fox was In the hour
alone when the fire broke out. Sb
knew nothing OF Il until told b
neighbors Mr.. Fox was out of III
city last night. and Mrs. Fox will sta
with nctghbors until the return OF nd
husband
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-26
NEGRO EDUCATORS WILL
HOLD CONFERENCE HERE
III Discuss Methods of Stnndnrdfzin.-
'oiorcd !HdisfriHl and High
schools of stntc

arrangements are being made for
'nc hinth annual conference of cOlorctl
.nucht"rs representing the leading
negro institutions Of the state The
conference VIII begin on "Wednesday
.hc following day The sessions will
ns he!d At IN" Virginia Union Univcr-
Sly, ana IT is expected that Dracti-
CITY all coIorcd high and Industrial
SCHOOLS Viii be represented.
u Is expected that the conference
WI pc more definite aud useful than
~ predecessors. The subjects TO bc
discussed are OF vital Importance "a
-" schools. Tho general topic viii bc
ne StandardiZing of Our schools
ana III" Ideal Secondary school -
MI teachers ar" invited TO attend tho
a.Hs ois' which win begin NJ 23C
octock on Wednesday afternoon. dc
ccmhcr 50. It is probable that ven
hh""n negro educators from withour
ne stat" VIII make addresses during
the conference. " -
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-26
OISORDERLY ON CAR
Mike DuEGins Arrested on Complain
of MOtorIuun md Conductor.

Mike Duggins was arrested Thursda
night by Policeman Hertsch at the =,
quest of the crew of n Broad and Twei
ty-ffth Street car. who said that he ha
become disorderly on the car. and ha
attacked the motorman. DugBins VIZ
taken TO the First Precinct Station
where he will be held pending his al
raignment In the Police Court.
According to the car crew, Duggir
was on the front seat and propped h
feet on the long scat along the sic
told him to take, them down. and !
refused. Words between the men lie
TO a quarrel. and in few minutes
!s said that they were engaged In
tussle. The car had been stopped {
Twcnty-fifth and Broad Streets. TT
conductor came to the assistance {
his motorman, and general melee
alleged to have followed when sever,
bystnnders and the crews OF other cal
Joined in the fracas.
The cars were blocked at this poiI
for more than fifteen minutes as RI
suit of the fight. II is said. Accort
ing to what the car VI. 3. Boott
and T.. +. Perrin-told Policemn
Hertsch it was with considerable diff
Guilty that the man was overcome an
held until the arrival OF the officer.
Ed Adams, colored. was arreste
ear lier in the afternoon by PoIicema
Bass on n charge OF creating di,
order on n car in the West End. Il
Is said to have done moro talking tina
lighting. however.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-26
PROMPT FIRE COMPANY
SAVES BURNING RESIDING
Fire In BnrtOn Heights Had Gaine
Great Hesdwny when Alarm
Mnn BOUNDED,

Fire originating from the furnace
the basement OF the residence Of Ho,
ace r. Wright. $40 Virginia Avenu
Barton Heights. Thursday afternoc
ut O'Clock, would have destroyed II
house completely had II not been Il
prompt and efficient work by the Bai
ton Heights fire company. No. 10. ;
ia Lamb Avenue.
The flames had already gained gre;
Roadway when the alarm was sounde
and II Is said that the skillful wor
of the fire company saved the burnin
residence and prevented the fire fro
spreading TO adjoining buildings II
total loss Ia estimated at $1,000. cove
ed by insurance. The fire created cor
siderable excitement In Barton Height
and residents OF the community hell
cd In dragging furniture from the burr
ing building. The furniture was NJ
damaged
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-26
FINANCE COMMITTEE TO
MEET ON JANUARY 8
Speaker Cox Assured by House Mem
hers That They VIII Report
for Duty.

Speaker Edwin l., Cox. of the House
OF Delegates. has received assurance
from almost every member of the
FINANCE Committee OF the House that
each VIII hc present ut the first meet :
INK OF the body, which viii be held one
week before tho General Assembly is
o"hNthcn Tor the special session.
~ Is not The intention of the com
!hlttec TO enter into any discussion n
'hS iesislation. The body merely do
sIFes TO be prepared TO handle busi.
ness matters cXpcditiousiy, with a vicw.
70 iac!liiating the work o: the ireis
!at u't, Ihcrc are many items of bust
atSn u - routine nature that will no
referred to the Finance Comnjtt.c -,
ne regular course of the session which
can be amticipatcd and discussed in
.in'titCc lhc*c matters the commit :
tee viii be prepared 10 vote on WIN
OUT alsGussion. thereby saving much
Lhc. Inc sole object of the mcctin,.
is 70 dispatch these matters OF bmsi
ness. ""''
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-26
NO HOLIDAY FOR JUDGE
OF LOCAL POLICE COURT
Justice Crutchheld Holds Christmns-
Morning Court and Dispcncs Justice
to Varied Array Of Offenders.

Christmas morning found Justice
Crutchheld in his regular place on the
bench OF the Police Court. ready TO deal
with the number Of drunlIs and disor-
deriies and other oncnscs against the
laws, which were strictly enforced by
the police In order TO insure Il uencc-
full and happy Christmas.
The early part OF Christmas Eve was
one Of the most quiet DAYS which the
local Police Department has expert
erced but between u 30 o'clock ana
on until almost daylight yesterday
morning the ovcrindulEcncc in things
alcoholic made itself apparent in the
snap. OF sctAE-al. shooting scrapes, a
rEnbe! o.-"c1t,ing affairs and arrests
!or fighting IL the streets
John Ellie, colored. was arrcste Cd by'
rolice'ne, C!hrE" ana Harding on a
Charge Of carrying a concealed pistol
lie vas fined the usual 500 and costs
in ccur, yesterday
William jores. colorcd, another man
vi" carried pistol concealed on his
person Christmas Eve, was arrested by
lnr SUN when arraigncd before Justice
tIUtchticld
man who gave he name Of John
Ero"n AT The First Police station, TO
"n'ch ne vas sent uy Policeman Lear
after thar officer had arrested him on
charg" q being drunk and disordcriy
and "irs Interfering with women on
Inc streets, "as nucd SO ana costs
William Terrell colored, charged
WIN being dluuH and dlsOrderly aud
threatening 10 cut Columbus Arrighi
and : i!omon"c", vas nncn SIC
Edward Hro"r, cCiorcd, arrested by
Policeman Sarnucls on charge o.
shooting pistol ia tho streets. was
'neG so ana costs
" k"!!ain. 0t,y years DID, arrest
cd by Policeman Shortcn Oh q war.
rant chareing him Win assuul,.ug {
\ Trimmer, viii he arraipu.d iu III,
iolce Court on The charge On Dcceu-
Der %
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-26
MASONIC SERVICE
knights Tcmplnr Hold Ceremony al
Temple Mt Noon.

An attractive trosram was rem
dcred AT the Christmas service Of
Richmond Commandery. No. Q, and
the Commandery of ST. Andrew. No.
Is, knights Tcmplar, At noon ycs-
terday at the Masonic Temple. The
program OF the service follows: well
come, j. q. HankinS: Invocation Frank
T. McFaden, ID. D.; hymn, "lill Hail the
Power of Jesus Name: toast, Most
Eminent Grand Master. Arthur Mae
Arthur, J. g. Hankins: response, Clin-
ton l.. Williams: toast, the Grand Com
mandery Of Virginia, David c. Ken
ncdy; response, T. d. Iiotchkiss; toast,
the Grand Commander of Virginia.
l.. II. Fuller: response. Sol Cut,
chins; toast. Richmond Command
cry. No. 9. Our Mother" H. L. Nc
Council: response, y. G. O'Flaherty;
toast. why We Celebrate To-Day"
Rev. James Y. Fair. ID. D.; benediction.
Row: Ernnk T: McEnden. D. D.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-26
TO ACT ON
PETITION OF CHURCHES
Meets Here Monday to Pass on Con-
solidation of Congrega-
lions.
20 OPPOSITION EXPECTED
Church OF the Covenant and Grace
Street Presbyterian Church Will
Probably BE Given Permission to
Unite After April 4.

Members Of East Hanover Presby-
terry Will meet here on Monday morn
ing Tor the purpose of acting upon n
Joint petition from the congregations
of Grace Street Presbyterian Church
ana the Church OF the Covenant, ask
ing that the bodies be permitted to
consolidate under the name of Grace
covenant Presbyterian Church The
meeting Will be held at IL o'clock In
the chapel at the Presbyterian Publish
ing House. on Sixth Street. and Rev.
Robert G. Gilmore. of Fredericksburg,
moderator Of East Hanover PresDy-
terry. Will preside.
Both congregations have agreed upon
the plan of consolidation, and have
passed resolutions identical In wording
They have agreed upon the name for
the united church. and all prclimi-
naries have been arranged. Only the
consent of the presbytery is needed TO
make the consolidation effective. I'm
some valid objection to the merger. it
Is expected that the granting Of per-
, mission will be u mere formality.
PLAN OF UNION TO
TAKE EFFECT ON APRIL I.
Under the plan of union adopted by
the congregations. each will continue
us n separate church until April /,
when all church property will be
turned over to trustees. composed of
the official bodies OF both churches a
building committee of eight, four from
each church, is TO be appointed, with
authority to select Il site between Har-
rison Street and Lee Circle upon which
to erect new house of worship for
the joint congregation II Will then
report back to the official bodies, which
must ratify the selection. Plans for
the new building Will then be drawn.
Rev. ]. Calvin Stewart, d. D., pastor
of the Church of the Covenant. will
| be the pastor of the united congrega-
ton. The official bodies Of the two
churches will be merged. and will be-
come the official body OF the united
church.
Grace Street Presbyterian Church
two years ago sold it's building at
Fourth and Grace Streets, and has
about $4,000 in hand. The Church of
the Covenant occupies a comparatively
new building, at Park Avenue and 1Iar-
r!son Streets, which is to be sold. The
proceeds from both sales will he used
to purchase n lot and pay the cost OF
the new building.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-26
Concealed Wcaponn.

: woman and TWO men were yestei
day arrested by the police on charge
Of carrying concealed weapons o
their persons.
Samuel Coles. colorcd. was arreste
by Policemen Tomlinson and Dunn 0
charge OF carrying n concealed pis
toll. Bessie Robinson and Beyerle
Thornton, both colored, were arreHte
charged with carrying concealed razor
The woman was arrested by Policeine
Patterson and Williams and HOrd, an
Thornton was arrested by PoliceIne
Jacobini, Neisz and Hooker. Each wi
he arraigned In the Police Court TIL
morning
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-26

y, WAGON belonging TO Frank Mos
hh'''i 10 t.ns, Main S'r"ct. was struck
-, I' automobile hcfOr. 3i5 Wcai
ihhhlln Srort about noon Yesterday
huu most "i the iluWcrs III the WAGON
"cr" damaged, IL IS H.tid
IN" Iptlc" patrol Of Tho First Station
was struck by u stree, car ~ Swami
.nu hf"ah streets lat" y"rt"rdny NJ.
Hi.,m""i, and The rom st"p slightly
.""'1F"H ~" or" w"s injured In cithc,
'"' NJ hoih OF which are said [,
i.i'c been unavvidaDIc
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-26
HARRISON GREETS MEN
President or Southern Railway Sends
MessnRe of Cheer to Employees.

Every employe OF the Southern Rail
way Company yesterday received a
out by President Fairfax Harrison
II send you and your families, one
and my sincere thanks for org Your ioyni
service to the company, and the sup
port you have given INC personally
during the past yeaI. am proud to
be associated with YOU"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-26

Junius r M0sby, OF 1900 West Grace
street, who suffered n stroke of par;lly-
sis two weeks ago. is reported to be
slightly improved. Mr. Mosby was
formerly one OF the leading retail
merchants OF the city. being the
founder Of j. -. Mosby & Co. lie re-
tired from active participation in the
business several years ago.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-26

horse was suMocated in the s,,,,,
In the rear OF 72i North FIN S,fa.,
yesterday. afternoon during IN. ti,rr
ing OF the building The stable :,
cordins 10 Tn. records Of the Ere H.
partmen'. The stable was prncricaIJy
destroyed II IS not known how III,
f1rt started.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-26
Ral,hcry Renorted

Miss Conard S. Boyd, POI East Frank
lin, street, last night reported to TIL
and chain, n scarf. book, several EN-
broidered handkerchiefs. a box of not
paper and several pair Of hose hal
been stolen from her room yesterda
between and 6 o'clock.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-26
literary Society to Meet.

Tho literary Society OF the Young
Mems Hebrew Association will hold its
monthly meeting Sunday night AT $50
o'clock at tHr associations headquart-
crs. 4l2 North Eighth Street. An en-
ttrtaining program has been prepared
for the occasion. DR.. Joseph Bear will
nj p, =
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-26
cHRIsTMAs-TREE FIRE
BInze In Home OF j. a. Hutchcson, on
Floyd Avenue.

a Christmas tree caught fire in the
home Of J. A. Hutchinson. $40 Floyd Ave-
nue. about $3.50 o'clock Thursday night
and slightly damaged the room. II liz
unknown exactly how the blaze start
cd. Engine Company No: responded
to n still alarm to the place and soon
had the IRE extinguished.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-26

Gold reserve against all liabilities.
% per cent.
Cash reserve against all liabilities.
after setting aside 40 per cent gold
reserve for Federal reserve notes in
circulation. l04 per cent.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-30

Ny medicines relieve the following
diseases or no charge Blood. Kidney.
Bladder, Piles In any form, Vertigo.
Quinsy, Sore Throat. Dyspepsia. Indi-
geStion Constipation. rheumatism in
any form, Colds. Bronchial Troubles.
Sores, Skin Diseases. all itching sensa-
tons, all Female Complaints. La Grippe
or Pneumonia, Ulcers. CarbuncIes, Cam
GERS, Eczema. Pimples on face and body,
Diabetes of Kidney or Rrights Disease
OF tho Kidneys. Medicine sent any
where. For full particulars send, writs
or call in person on
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-30
contributed greatly to Richmond's

contributed greatly TO Richmond $
fame.
The office OF the traffic bureau is
most capably. filled. and tho intricate
and ardous task of adjusting and
guarding the freight rates and traffic
matters has kept this department en-
ployed to the fullest extent, and there
Is no other way that has ever been
devised by which Richmond owes It's
supremacy as the market place Of the
South" as the manner in which this
office is conducted.
Richmond is becoming. more OF a
the country. especially the great south,
she shall reap her full benefits from
the result OF the present national adj :
ministration
Settling Tariff Question.
The settlement of the tariff Ques-
ton, while 1T may not be all that every
one expected, still has put every en-
by It's rulings, on known basis, and
Viii no doubt be SO applied in the flu
ture as mere equally to distribute the
the process Of manufacturing.
Possibly the greatest legislation
That touched every interest that has
rency. bill that is now to be launched
on this country. The great public have
had faith in our President and his
able works that no bill would be pass
ed that would not be for the benefit
OF the whole country. and that no cur
rency legislation would be enacted by
would be benefited to the detriment OF
any other.
Co-Operating with City.
me cooperation of the chamber with
the city authorities continues TO he on
me most satisfactory basis. and for
the future. as we'll as for the past IL
can ca, be safely said that the Richmond
chamber of Commerce, representing
me great commercial. manufacturing
and financial and professional streng t /.
or our city, Will always take the
greatest interest in every movement for
the welfare of the city, and is always
subject to the call of any of the r5bre-
sentatVes of our municipal bodies to
back up ana indorse every ordinance
that may be introduced for the gem
eral welfare of our city
On the press of the city tho chamber
must reply TO give publicity to it's ac-
tiVities. and approaching what they
have already done. it is sincerely to
be hoped that they will always give
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-30
HAIR WOULD FALL
BY HANDF ILLS
Seal p Covered with DandruR. Itch
ing so intense Could Not Sleep.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment Com
pIetely Cured. Now Has Long Hair.

p. o. Box 40, Clinton. La had ths
malaria fever and lost all my hair. My head
would itch mo terribly and the scalp would
DO covered with dandruT. 1t looked pre-
cisely like corn meal and could he seen
plainly. The itching was 80 intense couldn't
sleep at night. I would scratch until my
fall by handouts
shampoos and touics without effect. About
ono month later bought cake of Cutic,ra
Soap and then sent and bought box OF
Cuticura Ointment I used tho ticura
Soap with warm water and gave my hair n
good shampoo and used a light application
Of tho Cuticura Ointment. Relief was al
most instantaneous. ] used three boxes OF
Cuticura Ointment and tho Cuticura Soap
to complete my cure. now have full
head Of long hair" (Sjgned) Mrs. Laura
A. Greene. June IL, 1913.
In selecting a toilet soap why not procure
ono possessing delicate emollient properties
sufficient to allay minor irrtations. remove
redness and roughness, prevent porc-clog-
ging. soften and soothe sensitive conditions,
and promote skin and scalp health generality
Such n soap. combined with tho purest Of
saponaceous ingredients and most fragrant
and refreshing OF hower odors. IL Cuticura
Soap. Cuticura Soap csc. and Cuticura
Ointment Doc. are sold by dealers throughout
tho world. Liberal sample of each mailed
free, with 32-p. Skin Book. Address post
card "Cuticura. Dept. II. Boston,
H-Men who shave and shampoo with ClI-
uoura Soap will nnd 1t best for skin and scalp.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-30
Weak Lungs Often
Lead to Serious Illness

II you have weak lungs, you are generally
subject to colds or throat trouble and easily
susceptible to serious Lung Trouble. In
many cases pneumonia or bronchial troubles
leave the Lungs In much weakened condi-
ton. Eckman's Alternative is n medicine for
the throat and lungs which has been found
TO be very beneficial, even when a change OF
climate and other treatments failed to bring
RELIEF. Read OF this case:
23l 8. Atlantic Ave. Haddonfeld NJ !.
Gentlemen: In the fall OF 1905 contracted
a very severe cold which settled on NV
lungs. At last began to raise sputum and
my physician then told I must go to
California Immediately. at this time j was
advised to take Eckman's Alternative
stayed at home and commenced taking It
the last week In October. I began to i'm
prove, and the first week In January 1906
resumed my regular occupation, having.
gained IS pounds. fully restored 70 health 1t
Is now seven years since my recovery has
neen erected. and cannot praise I3ckman' 8
Alternative too highly"
(signod) w. n. TATEM.
(Above abbreviated: moro on requcst.)
Eckman's Alternative has been proven by
many years test to he most efficacious for
severe Throat and Lung Affections. Bron-
chftis. Bronchial Asthma. Stubborn Coils
and In uDbuilding the system. Contains no
narcotics. poisons or habit forming drugs
Sold by Tragic Drug Company and other
leading druggists. Write the EclSman I.nbo-
ratory. Philadelphia, Pa. for booklet telling
of recoverios and additional evidence.-Ad.
vertisement.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-30

full columns to the consideration OF
matters to which this body has given
To-day the Richmond Chamber of
Commerce stands in the zenith of its
strength and power. and to-day it can
state that 1t has on its membership
rolls every business corporation and
| firm. every financial institution OF any
Importance. and every manufacturing
ber--certainly the leading spirlts-of
| the professional men Of our city. 1t
now has. on it's rolls 1907 members
/ and an Income which fully meet its
expenses. Gentlemen, You must APP
have money, and with n larger fnan-
cial support much more could be ac-
complished. The paid officers and their
experts rsr sd In their several e!ns lines ssn
ably conducted and called on for almost
everything that any one else will not
or cannot do, and the painstaking and
| incumbent, cannot be too highly
praised.
dent that he will appoint men to ad-
minister and to put into effect this cur
r rey bin that VIII have due regard
a lor every interest. and, and where equal
equitable rates will prevail alike to
me farmer, manufacturer and mer-
er's life be made nightmare by fear
| OF money panics. in which people will
in n most unrcaSoning way demand cur
ren MHn FOR their holdings in the bank.
which shall end my term OF Office, an
/ office. the bestowal of which Is the
highest honor that can be paid bust :
ness man in our city. and what little
success that / may have attained in
| my administration OF it's affairs dur
ing me past two years has been alb
solutely due to the whole hearted re-
sponsive, loyal and self sacrificing sun
port or the several heads OF the cham
n tS departments, OF the officers and
the different committees. and the CO.
operation OF the whole membership,
and as long as memory lasts the pleas
lished and sustained during my associ-
ation with them will ever be a retro
Tells OF It's Good Work.
Gentlemen. the work OF Il Chamber OF
Commerce has in 1T every influence to
raise us to our better nature. 1t
plication to work. 1t points TO a re
muneration OF a higher order than
money can buy. 1t teaches personal
interests must. not obstruct general
welfare. 1t raises us out OF the low
valley OF egotism and puts us on the
high plane OF helpfulness and encour-
the Office of the president of tho Rich
mond Chamber of Commerce must feel
most fully tho responsibility to know
that there has heen placed in his
hands the fair name of the CONNER
cial integrity of our city. and every
safeguard should he thrown out to
have this body only represented by
men OF the highest character for n
city's name is made or marred by the
character of her citizens who repre-
sent her commercially.
And now yield my Office to nv
successor. and pledge to him my HELM
and assistance in every way, and trust
ne VIII not feel that I have been
worked out.
feel now that the chamber Is on
the threshold OF greater things and
let each and every one build I'M -
spirit within to feel that he. individ-
great future OF our city, and what we
vii De no one can too hopefully