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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-08
v. { |. PAINTINGS
VALUED At 100000
PEALES WASHINGTON ALONE Is
WORTH ABOUT HALF
THAT AMOUNT.

Although the average student is
not acquainted with the fact. the
art collection owned by the Univer-
sity Is one Of Washington and Lees
most valuable assets. Upwards OF
100000 worth of paintings and
other art treasures are now deposited
In the chapel and on the second floor
OF tne library. and some of the best
critics in the country have pronounced
several OF the pictures to be unsur-
passed in historical interest and valno.
The portrait OF Washington as a
colonial colonel. painted in 17T2 by
Charles Wilson Peale. Is said to be
worth no less than 100000 alone by
reputable judges of art. 1t now hangs
in the chapel beside it's companion
picture. portrait of Lafayette by the
same artist and valued at $4,000.
There Is also In the chapel series OF
paintings OF past benefactors of tho
university and other great men OF the
nation. All these pictures We're the
gift OF General Custis Lee from his
own collection.
The major part of the collection in
the library was the beQuest of the
late Vincent L., bradford, of Phila-
uSipniH, Tor NFlOHl the EuIiefy is
named. In addition to these there
are number loaned by General
Gusts Lee, and the Italian collec-
ton presented by Mrs. John Harvey
Moore. Among the sixty or seventy,
which are on the wallis of the library
the "Entomhment OF Christ" by Cor
regio IL easily the most valuable. pro-
vided 1t IL an original. Its value
would be inestimable were 1t the
original.
among those which are known TO
be originals are the following, Two
Monks Reading the Holy Scriptures,
by Angelica Kaufman, of the SWISS
school: two paintings by j. j. Pater.
Lovers in a Garden" and
''Blind Mans Buff. also tive by Wat
teau. THE Courtship" and Domestic
Felicity" as representatives of the
French School. The Belgian school Is
represented by the Reading the VIZ
iage Newspaper" by De Brackelaer,
and the Dutdh by Droogsloots, Pes
tivai in Flanders" There are several
Italian paintings. of which the best
are Maratti's Alteration of the Magir'
and Cardrs "Ecce Homo"
The remainder of the collection Is
made up of number OF original and
copies Of masters Of less note. in
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-08
HALL WOULD SUCCEED
DANIEL IN HOUSE

Iseesburg. Va. Nov. mir. Wilbur
G. Hall 8. welt-kneWn young attorney.
Of Leesburg. Is being discussed as
possible candidate for floater delegate
from Fauquier and Loudoun coun-
ties at the next General Assembly
Mr.. John O. Daniel, who has been
foater delegate for several terms.
has not yet announced whether he
VIII offer himself for reelection or
not
OF course the election is long way
off yet. but Mr. Halls ability, which
was shown in the handling of the
Heavy Draft show this fall, brought
him into a great deal of prominence,
and ii is said that he has made a
number of influential friends who
stand ready to work for him In the
event that he should be willing TO
make the race.
MIR. Hail WAS approached in this
connection and said: "a matter of
this sort is too far off to discuss def
nitely. In proposition of this kind
It is easy for q man to mistake the
enthusiasm of few for the wishes
of the many"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-08
Columbia

Especial to The Richmond Nirginian1
Columbia, Va. Nov, 7,-Mr and Mrs.
T, f.. Willard and Mrs. pabney Cosby
motored 10 Richmond and Nariana on
the James this week
Mrs. William Nelson and her sister.
Mrs. Lynch, of Washington. =. c., were
guests Of Mrs. Il. r. Cowherd on
Thursday.
Mrs. William Ogsburg. of New York.
and Miss Julia Randolph, of Richmond,
spent several days with their grand
parents Mr.. and Mrs. S NJ. Harvey.
Miss lisa belle Willard entertained the
card club on Wednesday night in honor
of Miss Ethel Aston Cabel1. of Point
of Fork, There We're six tables play
ing euchre. Refreshments We're served.
Mrs. Virgil Mosby and Miss Lucy
Mosby entertained the card club de-
lightfully, The rooms were beauti-
fully decorated with flowers, palms and
ferns.
On Wednesday afternoon Mrs. Tucker
Darlington Leigh and Mrs. Dabney
Cosby attended the meeting OF the Wo-
mans Club held at the residence OF
Mrs. r, s. Omohundro. Wilmington,
Va
Miss Mamie Pitman Miller has re-
turned after a visit OF several weeks
to relatives in Goochland County.
On Saturday night the B. Y. P. U.
gave an enjoyable Halloween social
at the High School building.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-08

palm reading, while much mirth was
provoked by her~attendants. Miss Hes-
sic gill and Mrs. Abrahams. who ap-
peared as ghosts.
Games and music were INDUCED in
untfr late hour when refreshme nts
were served In the dinins-room by
the hostess ~ ~
The party numbered about nifty. Tho
guests from a distance were Misses
Rose and Mary Hatch. OF South Rich
mond: Mrs. J. c. Swami. OF Powhatan:
Miss Crowder. OF Richmond. and Afr.
Henry Gill. of Blackstone.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-08
HOME OF .RETTIE WASHINGTON
IN FREDERICKSBUR SOLD

Fredericksburg. Va. Nov Ills
toric Kenmore" In Fredericksburg,
with it's two acres of ground. has been
sold to f. c. Hefin and John +. Could
man, Jr., Fillmore" was the home of
Bette Washington Lewis. who was the
sister of George Washington and
within the walls OF the beautiful man
sion house parties Of the Washington
and Lewis families and friends were
held. and 1t, has been the scene of
many other noble gatherings The in
terror OF the house Is beautiful. Its
ceilings have never been touched since
they were frescoed by artists soon a fter
the Revolutionary War. The property
was owned by the late w Key Howard,
formerly of Baltimore, and at his
death went to his son. Clarence r..
Howard
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-08
RESTORE TELEPHONE SERVICE
LEXINGTON ATCKAL BRIDGE

Lexington Va. Nov Telephone
connection between Lexington and
Natural Bridge Is expected TO be re-
stored within the next few days. Car
ryiuR out the instructions Of the STATE
Corporation Commission, the Natural
Bridge Company has been busily en-
gagged fer "A weed putting up II tine
with metallic circuit. extending from
their exchange TO the corporation line
Of the town 81 Lexington, There the
Lexington Mutual Company viii con
meet with It. Lexington then will be
brought into connection with a large
ares.of country with which in the past
it has had either no telephone con-
uertfrT1 or very unsatisfactory ser
Wee.
Good service IS assured through the
use OF the switchboard at Natural
Bridge. -
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-08
REDUCED FARES TO ATLANTA AND
RETURN,

Account American Road Congress. At
lanta. Ga. Nov. STA. 1914.
Southern Railway announces very
reduced fares from stations on its
lines to Atlanta and return on account
OF above. Dates of sales. Nov. 7-12;
dEal return limit, Nov. 23. 1914, prior
TO midnight of which date return trip
must, be completed,
Upon deposit of ticket at Atlanta
and payment OF fee Of 81, return limit
may be extended to December 10. 1914
Stopovers will be allowed at certain
points on either going or return trip.
or both
For further Information write II.
l.. Bishop, Division Passenger Agent
Richmond, Va.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-08
MAD DOG WORKS HAVOC
ON THE VALLEY TURNPIKE

Harrisonhurg, Va. Nov, 7.--Ben-
jamin Tutwiler killed a mad dog at
his home on the Valley Turnpike. near
Pleasant Grove Church. yesterday
afternoon. The dog answered the de-
scription of the dog that had Bitten
several animals in West Rockingham.
a thoroughbred bird dog, owned by
w. c. Lands, at Mount Crawford, was
bitten earlier in the day and was killed
to prevent spread OF the ia bies. If
reports concerning the rabid animal
are true it must have covered a dis
tance of about twenty five miles be-
fore it was killed.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-08
STATETAXES
1914

REAL ESTATE, Personal PROP
ERTY and FIDUCIARY TAXES are
now payable.
Taxes assessed in South Richmond
are payable n Deputy Treasurer's
ONCE. Tenth and Hull Streets, as
heretofore.
FIVE PER CENT VIII he added to
all unpaid bills December 1,
PAY NpW--CQAE- or se3aa -ta-the
Office and ascertain the amount of your
taxes, Taxpayers and their represen.
tatives will save time thereby. Don't
delay
j. r. PACE,
W Treasurer.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-08
HAMPTON PEOPLE WILL AID
BELGIAN SUFFERERS

Hampton. Va, Nov. "a number
of the church workers in Hampton
have called q meeting for Sunday
afternoon at 8 o'clock in the Young
Mems Christian Association, to or
ganize Belgian Relief Association.
The people of that section are starving
because of the European war and the
local association will continue its work
through the winter in behalf of the
ReIeians
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-08
Lower Chesterfield

Skinquarter, Va. Nov. mfr. and
Mrs James j. Bailey, of Skinquarter
entertained large company OF the
young people of that neighborhood on
the evening of October aoth at their
home. "Pinehurst3 The decorations Of
autumn foliage and Jack 20 lanterns
were in keeping with the Halloween
season.
Miss Lnray Crowder or Richmond
In witchs attire, added much to the
enjoyment OF the evening by her clever
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-08
Governor Stuart Pardons Negress.

Governor Stuart has pardoned, upon
the recommendation of Common
wealth's Attorney Folkes, Louvinia
Burton, sentenced to twelve months
In the City Jail here August 10 for as
sault and battery Since her incarcer-
alton the negro woman had developed
tuberculosis and the Jail physician
recommended her release from con-
tinement.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-08
Dr. George T. Ba2hy Goes lo Cnvington

Dr George Il. Bagby, for years
wei known physician 0f this city, has
moved his residence TO Covington, Va,
where he will practice his profession.
pr, Basby was long identified with
amateur sppris here.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-08
To Mine Virginia Mica.

The Virginia Mica Producing and
Manufacturing Corporation has been
chartered, with a capital stock OF
1900. 0o0,s by Messrs. F. r. Hansell.
RI. r. Martin and s. c. Seymour, all
of Philadelphia. Pa.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-08
CANCER CURED AT THE KEEL
LAM HOSPITAL

The record. OF the Kellam Hos
pital IL without parallel IN his-
tory. having cured without the
nse Of tho Knifa. Acids. X-Ray or
Rad.um, over ninety per cont Of
the many hundreds of sufferers
from Cancer which II has treated
during the past eighteen years
In the United Statee-tO know what
We are doing. KELkAM HO6PI.
TAI. 1871 w. Main st.. Rich.
mond. Va
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-08

Guiding several of the best known
English and American painters
Washington and Lee Ring-tum Phi.
The Cordova daily times., 1914-12-12
HUMANE APPEAL IS
 BEING MADE TO CORDOVA
CONSIDERABLE interest

CONSIDERABLE interest has been aroused by the ladies
 of Cordova n the effort to relief fund for the Bel
 gian sufferers whose homes been destroyed crops rulned and the unforunate left destitute Such reported condition of these people, whose only fault in the great Euro pean carnage that their country stood in the path of the warning nations Here in peaceful Alaska the hard times complained of parts of the United States hardly noticeable and where suffering for the lack of sities IS practically unknown not do part ale vate the distress of fellow beings?
 With that end in view a meeting will be held in the Elm press Theatre at ocock Sunday afternoon when interesting talks will be made by prominent local the in Flu rope, and the need of lending helping hand Other towns in the territory have responded nob and Corova will certainly do her part Juneau contributed 00 and the good work is still going Of Corova be pected to raise such amount of money but her residents donate othis worthy within their
The Cordova daily times., 1914-12-12
THE LATEST WORLD WONDER
 ACCOMPLISHED AT PANAMA


T HE REPORT of Colonel Goehas of the building of the
 Pana.a canal with the exact figures of the cost is
 thing splendid in achievement that passes above the usual data from which the progress of nations computed notice o the world of the latent and active and gy of tc med States, it adds majesty to nations flag
 For eight past the of the old world have been preparing for and whatever may be given uer lyg all dream for land and extension of 
 During tiese years country has hr.u making con quest of peace and when back for comparison for it, find there has been Columbus found world
 It has involved sacrifice of araies destruction by fire and sword spoaton overhIowng of temples of art and industry and learning and religions sinking of gallant ships no breaking of hopes and hearts,
 Rather has been joining the worlds two greatest make for commerce. draw the peoples of tie earth i'll closer relationship.
 And it is wholly an American work American in concep execution the brains seize and solve every prob lem connected with it and to pay for 1t.
 Looked npon from any standpoint 1t is great-it is an other command: C Civilization, forward march,
The Cordova daily times., 1914-12-12

There is confctof expert testimony about coast de- lenses We have rad recent statement that the big guns foreign baeshps had of F miles longer than that of the biggest guns batteries The ordnance per of the department this aamst statement by stating that navy the world cope with the 2nch guns of coast batteries In addition to which of the 12nch guns to be succeeded by the 4nch class The bothered people determine for themselves which of experts to believe
The Cordova daily times., 1914-12-12
BIBLES ON THE BATTLEFIELD
 FOR THE WOUNDED AND PRISONERS

T HE American section of the Worlds Sunday School As
 socatiOn has launched project proposing to "a
 million nickels from million Sunday school scholars for million New Tesments for soldiers in the hospitals camps war prisons and batteelds of Eope The executive
 ee Will bear the administrative that nick e contributed will be expended absolutely for the books The various national Bible societies abroad will attend the dis trbuOn.
 In magnitude the proposition worthy of America and it H fitting that this favored people which has generously rbuted to the material wants of the victims of the should also itself with their spiritual needs The IS to be nonsecarian and nerdenominationa inviting the operation of all churches affiliated with the international day school organizations.
The Cordova daily times., 1914-12-12

The Daily Times gratefully acknowledges the column feet that the Juneau Daily Empire accords the launching of Cordovas afternoon paper and while it says that the lat ter published by the who formerly controlled compe ing papers, the Cordova Alaskan and the Alaska Tmes it makes statement its caption of CordOva Pa pers Consolidated The only only consolidation, if it be called suc that know of the fact that both the Daily Times and Alaska Times edited and published by the people, but they in responsible for the ssu of the Daily Alaskan.
The Cordova daily times., 1914-12-12

The CordOva merchants must certainly be in close touch with Santa Claus judging from the fine display of holiday goods which would make suitable gifts
The Cordova daily times., 1914-12-12

We credit the with incidental but positive ben eft It has retired Jack Johnson and Harry Thaw to private life.
Evening journal., 1914-04-11
HIGH School BOYS
READY FOR RELAYS

The High School track squad ran
several heats yesterday as a sort Of
tuning up for the relay trials that
will take place in a short time. Coach
Brown raced the men $50 yards, and
while all of them made a good show
ing, IL was easy to see that but few
of the men have anything like speed.
Ace Adair showed himself to be one
Of the speediest men out for the relay
when he led the way home in the first
heat Dave Jones was second, Walker
third and Grubb fourth.
In the second heat Crew won from
Lloyd, and in doing so, showed the
bunch that he could stand the gar
with any of them. Lloyd was sec
ond. Ewing third and Hilles was
fourth.
Harrington and O'Toole ran against
each other II is said Harrington
led most of the way, but was caught
in the last few yards by O'Toole.
The relay trials will take place on
next Friday afternoon and will fur
nish more excitement to the members
of the squad than a dual meet. Polly
Mathews was spiked yesterday, but
will be IN shape to run in the trials.
Evening journal., 1914-04-11
MACK YANIGANS here
FOR AN EXHIBITION

Connie Macks Athletic Yanigans
ana the Chicks will clash In their
annual game this afternoon at Front
and Union Park. AS a special feature
Home Run Baker will be I'm the line
up. and the fans are sure to see the
little pill 90 over the fence for a free
trip around the bases by J. Franklin.
IL Is expected that a regular Sat
urday afternoon crowd will be pres
ent at the game. which will start
promptly at o'clock.
Bender. Boardman and Houck will
work in turn against Jackson's fu-
ture greats tomorrow, while Jimmy
declared last night that he didn't
know who would start against the
champions.
The Mack lineup today is as fol-
lows: McAvoy. Sturges. catchers.
2b.; Baker, 3D.; Orr. SIS: Daley.
Brickley and Wiley. outfelders.
The Brickley named is the kid"
brother Of the famous Harvard and
All-American halfback. The former
has been making good in the spring
canes played by the Mack colts
Evening journal., 1914-04-11
Rules and Bylaws of ihe
Church League of Wilmington, Del.

Rules and bylaws Of the Church
League Of Wilmington, Del.'
The name OF this league shall be
the Church League Of Wilmington, Del.
This league shall consist of six
clubs, viz: Eastlake, Old Swedes, New
port, Union, Nladeley and Edge Moor.
baseball games of the league
shall be played as per schedule begin
ming on April is. 1914, and ending on
September IL, 1914
i-'rhe officers of the league shall
consist of a president, vice president,
secretary. treasurer and a board of ar
bitration, the latter TO be composed OF
the four executive officers of the league.
The president, vice-p president, secretary
and treasurer shall be elected by the
clubs comprising the league
5-The president shall call meetings
of the organization, preside over al
such meetings, shall approve contracts
and releases, cause same TO be publish
ed. appoint and assign umpires, 8pd ne.
port decisions of the board of drblra-
tion on all protests to the league.
6-Ihe secretary shall record the
minutes of all meetings of the league
and shall issue notices for meetings Of
said league at the suggestion OF the
president.
THE treasurer shall keep all funds.
shall hold bond money of the clubs of
the league, and pay all bills approved
by the league.
S-The board Of arbitration shall act
upon all protests, disputes. forfeitures,
and shall inilict penalties as prescribed
in rules of the league. The decisions OF
the board are final and any club refus-
ing 20 abide by such decision shall for
felt all rights and bond to the league.
Each club in the league shall be- re-
qured to post forfeit of s. as a guar
antee of good faith. The said bono
shall be in the hands Of the treasurer on
OF before March IL, l0l4, and ON compile.
tion of season the treasurer shall return
each club said forfeit less such amounts
as may be deducted thercfrom by the
league for violation Of the rules of the
league.
lO-No club shall be deposed from the
league without consent of such club, eX-
cept in case where such club forfeits all
rights in the league by infractions OF
rules. ANY club may withdraw, pro-
vided another club suitable 10 the league
has posted bond TO replace it, with the
consent OF four Of the other clubs in the
league Any club withdawing under any
other circumstances shall forfeit its bond
to the league
ll-AI players used by the clubs
shall sign the formal contract OF the
league. agreeing 10 play with one club
said contracts to be approved by the
Evening journal., 1914-04-11

league on the playing field while any
game of this league is i'm progress
will not be permitted. Violation Of
this rule shall be punishable by the
election of such offending player or
players from any or all games of the
league after the president Of the
league shall be satisfied that this
rule has been violated. IL shall be
the duty Of the league managers TO
Immediately expel from any game
any player OF players who shall vio-
late this rule and report such ex-
pulsiOn TO the president OF the league
at once for final action.
20-Receipts of all games played
by teams of this league shall be
equally divided between the clubs
playing such games.
Postponed games between any
of the teams of this league shall be
played at the next following sched-
uled date between the teams so in
convenienced.
22-All financial transactions ON
the playing field between the teams
of this league shall be conducted by
the team managers or their repre-
sentatives.
23-Every club of this league shall be
uniformed by May 2, 1914. After that
date no manager shall permit any
player to appear for play in any game
of this league without uniform. Vio-
lation Of this rule shall be punishable
by fine Of 81. to be imposed by the
president of the league.
24-NO manager or assistant man
ager of any team Of this league shall
pay money to any player on any
team of the league for service to the
league. Violation of this rule shall
be punishable by a fine of two dol
lars on such manager or his assist
ant who may be found guilty by the
president of the league for violation
of this rule and any manager or his
assistant who my be found guilty oi
q second violation of this rule shall
lose such game or games In which
such professional player was permit
ted to play.
25-All expenses Of this leagu,
shall be met by a monthly ssessmeni
of twenty-five cents on each club Ol
3 this league No expenses shall b,
incurred by the league without tn,
sanction of a majority of the clubs o
the league.
26-The playing rules governing
the American League shall be used il
+ this league
/ Adopted by the Church League oi
/ Wilmington, Del, March IL, 1914.
John c. Collision, President
! Arthur c. Davies. Secretary
Evening journal., 1914-04-11
Horse DAY PARADE
plans ARE FINISHED

The executive committee on Horse
Day In Delaware" May 2. met in the
office of Howard +. Wallace last
night and arranged the route OF the
parade and other details for the day.
The parade will form at 1.SO o'clock
on French street above Front street
and the route will be as follows:
French street TO Front street TO Mar
ket street. up Market street 10
Eleventh street. out Eleventh street
to jackson street. TO Park Place, 70
pennsylvania avenue. 20 Wawaset
Park.
An announcer will be at the park
to announce the horses and give a
brief history of each animal.
Edward F. Moody will be chief
marshal Of the parade and also mar
3 shal of the show horses. Dr. II. p.
Ewes will be marshal Of the matinee
horses, DR.. J. r. Kuhns Of the sad
die horses and Dr James r. Mahaffy
OF the heavy horses.
The parade viii take place lust TWO
weeks before the beginning of the
matinee season az Wawaset Park and
Is expected TO start an interest In
the races on the part OF the general
public that viii continue throughoui
the summer. In the evening an elab.
crate banquet will be held at the Ho
tel DUPONT It is probable that Syl
vester ID. Townsend win act as toast
master and "a long list of speaker,
will be present Horsemen from al
parts Of the East have been invited
70 tho banquet which promises e
be the best affair ever given by III,
thorSemen Of ths Stata