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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-09-29
ENTHUSIASTIC OVER VISIT
THROUGH COUNTIES

superintendent Stearncs spoke en-
Enthusiastically al his visits 10 the
Southwest.
IN Franklin County he was able TO
add one more TO the long list of large
counties in which the division sup.riu
tendeut now gives his entirc time To
school work. The County School Board
"f Franklin County fixed the salary on
such basis that the incoming supcrin-
tendcnt. W. l.. Ruckcr. could devote
his entire time to tho duties Of the
oiiice. superintendent Rucker is a
graduate OF tho Virginia Military In
stitute, and will inaugurate a new
epoch in the development OF public
education In Franklin County.
superintendent Stearncs spent a day
AT Blachshurg comforting with presi-
dent j. u. Eggleston and A. X. Lane OF
the United States Department OF Agri-
culture. The object of the meeting
was to promote the teaching OF agricul-
ture in the public schools of Virginia,
and ii Is quite likely that a new plan.
suggested by Mr.. Lane will he an
nounccd next year.
The last four days Of the superin-
t"ndcnt's trip We're spent in occurring
ON educational topics before Chata uqua
assemblies in Clarke and Shenandoah
Counties. 1t is quite likely that tho
result OF one meeting Will be a splcn-
dd new school building in the town OF
MI. Jackson.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-09-29
Insurance Company Iiccnsed.

The continental Life Insurance Com
l@ny. OF Norfolk, was granted a license
to DO business in the state OF Virginia
yesterday by the Department or In
Hurance. This company has been char
tered under the laws Of Virginia aud
las an authorized capital stock of $780,
600 W
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-09-29
Federal Court Omen. ,Jond.x

Judge Edmund Waddii', Jr.. who mas
been III Norfolk for several DAYS. ia
expected To return To Richmond this
week IN order To be here on next Mon
States District Court opens.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-09-29
RECOMMEND REJECTION
OF SHOWCASE ORDINANCE
Time Not Ripe for Removing These
distractions, Says lIder-
man GunSt
MANY MERCHANTS PROTEST
Alderman Oriway Fuller. Patron OF
Measure. Votes Alone to Clear
Sidewalks OF All Protruslons Be-
yond the Property Line.

Hy vote of 10 /. the Council Com
mittec on Streets yesterday afternoon
recommended to the Council for re-
lection the ordinance offered by Alder
man Fuller, OF Clay Ward, prohibiting
on the sidewalks of the city all signs.
showcases. and similar obstruction
that project beyond the property line.
The lone Affirmative vote was cast by
the patron of the ordinance
Headed by Secretary w. \. Clarke,
J-.. Of the Retail Merchants Associa
ton between forty and nifty Main and
Broad Street business men appeared in
The Council chamber in opposition to
the measure. The opponents included
me proprietors OF a large number OF
the leading shops In the retail district.
Several OF them made speeches
Nlder;nan Fuller. speaking 10 his
ordinance. said that the custom OF
placing showcases on the sidewalk"
Was an antiauated one and had been
discarded by the most progressive cities
OF the country. Their presence, he
said. was not essential to the conduct
of business-a truth Which. lie thought
was fully demonstrated by the fact
that majority of the business houses
in the retail district arc without this
adjunct.
No ENTERTAINMENT
In every case in which merchants
have reconstructed their store fronts
said Mr.. Fuller, they have done away
with showcases. proving that tho trend
or modern merchandising Is to dispense
with them altogether. Hc read Il long
list or leading American cities, only
four Of which. he said. permitted show
case cncroachmcnts on their sidewalks
Alderman Gunst. Of Lee Ward, op-
posed the ordinance or the ground that
the time was not ripe for its passage
While the custom may be falling Into
decline 1t was still strongly rooted In
this city. he said, and he was not pre-
paved, after many merchants had spent
much money installing showcases, TO
vote at this time to deprive them Of
this accessory to their business. Except
ON Christmas Eve and other rare oc-
ca3lons. he SAID. when pedestrian trat-
lie IL Cnavoidahly conEcsted. the pro-
trusion Of showcases in no way inter
Ierc with the use of the sidewalks.
With this statement of his views Mr..
Guns. moved that the ordinance he re-
ported TO the Council with the RECON-
incubation that il be rejected. \ re-
corded vote VAS called for by the pa
iron. II resulted as followp:
For Observation-Disclosures Butler
English. Jones, Sullivan and Pollock.
amt Aldermen Nielsen and t;unst--7
For "dontion-Alderman Fuller
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-09-29

The case against William James. col
o""d. charged with aS4aultiur ana
wouidinE Mary Lane. WAS Yesterday
continued Icy Justice crUtchncld until
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-09-29

j. W poindeXter. the salesMau ar
rested on Il warrant charging iiim with
being diSorhcrly and with beating his
wife. was yesterday iiLcd SO and costs
by Justice CrutchIicid
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-09-29
PUBLIC HEARING ON
REMOVAL OF TRACKS
i;ClNiderc and Broad Street Propcrty
Owners Invited to Appear on
October 20.
ELIMINATE GRADE CROSSINGS
Pending Resolution Would Rcuuirc
complete Reconstruction Of Tracks
80 That No Streets VIII Re Crossed
ny Steam Cars AT Grade.

The Council Committee o!-. Streets
esterdhy afternoon fixed Qc,oh,r 80
loT hearing on the question of rcnov-
,ng the railroad tracks from Broad and
feiviuere Streets Tho hearing viii lc
held at o'clocl, i'm the evening, ana
testimony will hc heard from all inter.
ested persons
The matter was before the committee
ih the form - = resolution introduced
"y Alderman pullcr DECLARING ,iuurcr-
GUS 10 NE and embarrassing. to traffic
we continu"d presence ON Broad and
+!e!F!dere streets "f the Richmond
redericssburg and Potomac ana CON
Mtction Company's tracks. ANA diroc,iri,
i II, reconstruction ;" a. To- eliminate
an crossings at grade
a depuiation az yailrood mon was
on hand yesterday afternoon to TESTIFY
before the committee. Among tho mum
her were w. u. Duke assistant 10 th.
president and Eppa lIunton Jr.. gen
trni counsel Of the richmond, Fred
'ricksbure ana Potomac Railroad Com
pan%. They viii appear before the
committee at TIE hearing ou octobcr
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-09-29
Herbert Dudley Fined.

= herbert Dudley was ycsirrIa. and.
$40 and COSTS ia the Police Court whom
oIraighed on = warrant charging him
with striking Thclina fucker
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-09-29
For Women and Misses, Priced at
$24.95, $500 and $45. 90

The ability OF this store to provide each mode it
develops and to have the insignificant garment
fylngy good was apparent this
What find here is dependablc-in both quality
price fact that should recommend the resourcefuness
of the Miller & Rh0ads
We invite the claim whether purchase
or not Well prize the privilege of showing you
suits already so laviShly provided
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-09-29
Disoricr,y ON stree, C,r

\. Watkins and Dave Meekins both
co!orcd, Were each fined $40 and costs
by Justice crutchiield yesterday, Wien
arrniEned in the Police Court on u
charge OF being drunk and disordcrIy
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1914-11-07
CHERIFF'S SALE
j. LEOPOLD CAHANIN
Versus
GEO. J. BAILEY
No. 2O,lS4, 10Th judicial District Court,
Parish of ST. Landry, La

By virtue OF a writ of seizure and
sale, issued out of the Honorable Six
tenth judicial District Court, in and
for the parish of st, Landry, in the
above entitled and numbered suit, and
to me directed, I have seized and will
offer for sale, at public auc-
tion, to the last and highest bidder, at
the front door of the Court House, or
St Landry parish, at opelousas, La, on
Saturday, Dec. 18th, 1914,
II O'Clock a. m, the following describ-
ed property, to-wit:
A certain tract OF land, together with
all the buildings and Improvements
thereon, situated in Section II, TIP.
S. R. east, st. Landry Parish, La,
containing one hundred and thirty
u3ol arpents, more or less, and
boundedas follows. North by land OF
Mrs. Henry Lastrapes, and DIR. ]. A..
Haas, south by DR.. Foster, Mrs. c. NJ
Thompson, and E. NJ. Boagni; east by
Mrs. M. C. Moseley, and west by land
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1914-11-07

at MalIet, this parish, about five miles
west of Opelousas, La, and bounded
north by BENZ. r. Roberts, south by
public road leading to Pot Cove from
Opelousas, La, east by public road and
Biam and west by Mrs. Henry Co
mean and public road, being the same
that vendor purchased from Louis
Rogers. See act No $3.50. duly re-
corded in Conveyance Book Y No. 8 II
pages ID and IA.
Terms: Cssh, to pay and satisfy tn E
sum of five thousand eight hundred
dollars, debt, with interest and costs,
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1914-11-07
Of Mrs. Henry Lastrapes.

of Mrs. Henry Lastrapes.
Terms: Cash, to pay and satisfy the
sum of five hundred dollars, debt, with
interest and costs, unless the am is
Immediately paid. and on terms OF
credit corresponding with the terHs OF
the original act of sale for the balance
OF said purchase price.
nov 7 st NJ. L. SWORDS, Sheriff.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1914-11-07

above entitled and numbered suit. and
to me directed, I have seized and will
offer for sale, for cash, without
appraisement, at public auction,
to the last and highest bidder, at
the front door OF the Court House of st.
Landry Parish, at Opelousas, La, on
Saturday. December 18th. 1914,
at II o'clock a. m, the following de-
scribed property, to-Wit:
A certain plantation with all the
buildings and improvements thereon,
measuring two hundred acres, situated
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1914-11-07
Constable Sale.
18th Justice of the Peace Court of the
Parish OF St. Landry.

Be 1t known, That on the 10th day of
Nov, A. D., 1914, there will be sold at
public auction for cash to the highest
bidder subject to appraisement at the
residence of Adoiphe Lastrapes, near
the town of Washington, La, at II
o'clock, a. M, one sorrel mare, not
branded, with white spot in forehead.
Said mare having been on the plan
tation of the said Adolphe Lastrapes
for over one year. Ownership I'M
known.
This sale to be made in accordance
with the police jury ordinance of st.
Landry Parish relative to strays.
L. P. CARRTERE, j. p.
nov I 2t
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1914-11-07
SUBSCRIPTION Offer

Every person renewing his
subscription for five years, or
taking a new subscription for
five years, will be allowed 5000
votes until further notice pro-
viding the subscription is sent
direct to the Contest Depart
ment of the Clarion, or to some
school of the parish. This offer
does not apply to postmasters
and news agents.
Fl. F. KINGSBURY,
Contest Mgr.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1914-11-07

GRAND BALL given every
Friday night at the Band Hall.
Admission Is cents. Music fur
nished by Prof. Chaussier.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1914-11-07


Mrs. Foster visited at Bunkie
this week.
Mrs. Chas. Bourque, of Lawtell
was a visitor here Tuesday.
Mrs. j. 2. Boagni, accom-
panied by Miss Ruth Thibodeaux
and Mr.. Edwin Roos, visited her
little son. John, at Convent. La.
Mr. and Mrs. j. L. Bauman.
Mr.. Willie Bauman and Miss
Berteu Bauman, of New Iberia
motored here Sunday, and spent
the day with Mr.. and Mrs. L. j.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1914-11-07
List of Prizes.

The prizes offered to the
schools of st. Landry parish en-
tering and finishing in the Clar-
ions school popularity contest
are as follows:
1st Prize-A $500 kingsbury
Piano.
I'd Prize-A SIS Columbia
Favorite Graphophone with cabi-
net and six famous records.
Sd Prize-A $50 Victor Victro-
Ia including six famous records.
18th Prize-Ten Volumes of the
University Encyclopaedia, four
volumes of the Worlds Diction-
airy.
5th Prize SOS in cash.
9Th Prize-S15 in cash.
The Grand Special Prize-A
$50 scholarship to George Soule
and Practical Business College,
New Orleans. which will be
awarded by the school board to
the most popular pupil in St.
Landry.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1914-11-07
SALE
MRS. JIMMIE STEWART, Wife, ct al
Versus
NOISE LAFLEUR

No. 2O,fsa, 18th Judicial District Court,
Parish OF St. Landry, La.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1914-11-07

BY virtue of a writ OF seizure and
sale, issued out of the Honorable Six
teenth judicial District Court, in and
for the Parish of St Landry, in the
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1914-11-07

THE CLARIoN-The official paper
The Washington herald., 1914-08-02
MUSIC AND MUSICIANS.

Miss Lillian Chenoweth. contralto SOLO
list at the Church of Our Father. will
leave tomorrow for Detroit. Mich, where
she will be the guest for several weeks
of Mrs. Norman Carpenter. an accomp-
lished and well-known pianist. Miss
Chenoweth will have an opportunity
while on her trip for some concert work,
and judging from the hearty reception
she always gets from a Washington audi
ence. her hearers will enjoy her beautiful
contralto voice.
Mrs. Warner Gibbs, one of Washing
toms well-known soprano soloists, re-
ceived at her home, assisted by her sister,
Miss Dakin, last Tuesday evening. The
occasion was a chat with friends be-
fore Mrs. Gibbs left for Europe. Mrs
Gibbs sailed yesterday and will be
with friends at Calais for an indefinite
period. She will be near Paris and will
take advantage of the opportunities there
to further her musical tastes.
The many admiring friends who called
to wish Mrs. Gibbs a delightful trip were
given a rare treat in the way OF a musi-
cal program. The selections by Mrs.
Gibbs included the aria. Louise" of
Chartentier: the Little Pink Rose" OF
Carrie Jacobs Bond: Gounod's serenade.
"Sing, Smile. Slumber." and 20 sole
The Washington herald., 1914-08-02

proposals for the printing of a program
for this excursion, copies of which are TO
be handed to every one who goes to
Chesapeake Beach on that day. 1t will
contain the full list of athletic events
to be run under the auspices Of the camp
and the complete program for the day. An
outline for window cards was also pre-
sented TO the committee for its approval.
1t was also decided to allow the boys
OF the city. including the members of
the different Boy Scouts organizations
in the District to take tickets, allowing
them cents on each ticket sold for .
cents. A proposition presented by the
Salvation Army officials in the city to
take 400 tickets for $50 was accepted.
These tickets are to be distributed free
among the poor children Of the city and
their parents who need the outing.
At the regular meeting OF Lincoln Camp,
No. 2, Joseph II. Wood, commander, held
last Monday evening the regular order
OF business was transacted. Two MEM
bers from William B. Gushing Camp, Wis.
Past Commander Gurnon r. Scott and
Gustave f. Beckman, were present and
received a cordial welcome The visiting
brothers were called upon for speeches
to which they both responded, speaking
Of the activities of William B. Gushing
Camp, the coming excursion 10 'Shesa-
peake Beach on August 81 and the pur-
pose for which 1t is being given-to help
defray the expenses incident to a gigantic
flag-raising ceremony to be held at the
Union Station in the near future-of the
coming encampment at Detroit and the
fact that the Grand Army men will not
be allowed excursion rates, but simply
straight mileage, and other subjects OF
mutual interest to the two camps.
Several members of Lincoln Camp are
planning to attend the National Encamp-
ment of the Sons of Veterans, U. S. A.
to be held at Detroit. Mich, the first week
in September, cotemporaneous with the
Grand Army of the Republic. Six mem
bers of the camp, Past Commander-in-
Chief Edgar Allan.jr.. Past Division Com
manders z. K. De Puy. George S. Whit
man, F. T. F. johnson. B. ]. Northcott,
and E. F. Warner. are members of the
commandery -in-chief and are entitled TO
participate and vote at the National En-
campments Of the order. Most, IL not
all. will attend. 1t is proposed to go via
Niagara Falls, and thence from Buffalo
by boat. Past Commander-in-Chief II. V.
Speelman, OF the Ohio division, now To-
Gated in Washington, will be among those
who will attend the National Encamp-
ment.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-02
National Union Events.

Northeast Washington Council met fr
I its council chamber at Northeast Tenn.
pie Monday evening. One application fol-
membership was received. General Dep.
uty Bugden was present and spoke or
The good of the order.
Scott Council met Monday evening al
Pythian Temple. Considerable routine
business was transacted. Friend Gold
stein, Of Congressional Council, was pres
ent and addressed the meeting in his
usual happy manner, ''as to how to get
members"
Dahlgren Council met Thursday evening
in their council chamber at Pythian Tenn
PIE. large atttndance was present ard
several applications for membership were
received. After the regular meeting was
over the members and visiting friends
were served refreshments.
Government Printing Once Council met
last evening. President Chisholm. the
newly elected senator, spoke relative to
the Senate meeting Several appIica-
tons for membership were received. The
excursion committee reported that the ex-
cursion had been very successful After
the regular business meeting was over a
banquet was served.
Inc ConHlltee OF congressman Coun-
ell for the excursion to Chesapeake
Beach August 10. are meeting at National
Union headquarters each Tuesday even
ing, and are formulating plans that tend
To make a very delightful time for all
that go on the trip.
The Cabinet met Thursday evening at
,Pythian Temple. The newly elected SEN
ators from this Jurisdiction were present
and told Of the legislation OF the senate
meeting, which was held at Macklnac
Island, Mich, last week.
Mr.. Frank e. Ferguson has been elected
president of the senate and the entire
membership Of this Jurisdiction are very
proud Of the fact
The excursion to Marshall Hall by Nc
Kfnley Council will be held August %
The Washington herald., 1914-08-02
Copyright by Harris EWins.

There is but one association now
known as the "Maccabees," since the
amalgamation Of the Modern Maccabees
into the knights Of the Maccabees Of the
World, and at an early date the work OF
merging the affairs into one head will be
effected.
State Commander D. W. Gall has con-
ceived the idea OF the reorganization Of q
Maccabee Club. to be composed of the
commanders. record keepers, and the dep
uties of the several tents who will hold
regular meetings and consult about the
business OF the association in the Dis
trict Of Columbia and by these confer
ences conduct the business in q har-
monious way, and exchange ideas, which
will be for the betterment of the several
tents. The first meeting is called for
Friday night, August Z. at Mr.. Calls
residence, is East Capitol street
The Washington herald., 1914-08-02
Sons Of Veterans, u. 5. A.

The camps of the Sons Of Veterans in
the District of Columbia are attached to
the Maryland division, composed of the
States of Maryland. Delaware, Virginia
and West Virginia, as well as the Dis
trict. At the recent annual encampment
Of the division held in Baltimore the fol-
lowing officers, were elected for the en-
suing year: Division commander, George
Duffy. Of Appomattox Camp, No. ., Will
mington. Del; senior vice commander,
Romeo H. Freer. of Capt. John H. Suter
Camp. No. q, Baltimore; Junior vice COM
mander, Charles Ross, of Henry H Ross
Camp. No. q, Sharpsburg. Nd; secretary
treasurer 0or three years., Francis E.
Cross. Of VIM. B. Cushing Camp, No.
30. Washington. d. C.
Division Council-D. Ardin Carrick of
James A. Garfield Camp. No. l, BaIti-
more; E. s. Munson, Of Mansfield Camp.
No. 2, Hagerstown. Md, and Charles NJ
Oversacker. of Lincoln Camp, No. ,,
Washington, d. C.
Delegates to national encampment-
John A. Reinhardt, of James A Garfield
Camp, No. /, Baltimore, and William ].
Gilling, Of Appomattox Camp. No. 2, Will
mington. Del.
The division commander has announced
the following stan appointments: Patri-
otic instructor, Lew W. Kenney, OF Win
gate Camp. No. 81, North East, Nd;
chaplain. James w. Lyons, Of Lincoln
Camp, No. 2, Washington, D. c.. and
press correspondent, Gurnm r. Scott, of
William B. Gushing Camp, No. 30, WASH
ington, D. c.
The work Of the William B. Gushing
Camp, No. 30, has been confined this past
week TO a meeting of the committee hav-
ing in charge the excursion to Chesa-
peake Beach on August u, Gurnon R.
Scott, chairman. The meeting was held
at the home of Gustave z. Beckman.
80 Fourth street northeast Among other
things the committee decided to call for
The Washington herald., 1914-08-02
J. O. u. A. M.

At the last meeting Of Old Glory COun-
Gil. No. "A. three applications for member
ship were received. Business of import
ance was transacted during the evening.
Interesting addresses were made by vari-
Gus members.
Potomac Council. No. 20, held a very
interesting meeting on Tuesday evening
in the /. o. o. F. Hall of Georgetown.
with a good attendance. The excursion
committee report was received. Ad-
dresses were made by Past Councillors
John ". Milstead, Harry S. Stowe. and
others.
Three applications for reinstatement
and one for admission were received by
Columbia Council, No. - at its meeting
last Thursday evening.
Reno Council, No. S. met Monday
evening at the Masonic Hall. Tennally-
town. with a good attendance. a COM
munication was received from the Ma
tional Orphans Home of the order at
Tiffin, Ohio. with reference to having
the drill corps of the home visit this city
in the near future, and this was heartily
received by the council. The council is
making arrangements to initiate several
candidates at its next meeting. Under
the good Of the order. Mr.. Seller. of Ohio.
spoke and then the members were enter
tained in the lower hall by the good of
the order committee.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-02

Hospital. Brother Archie Thompson. who
has been sick since June .. was reported
much better. Great Junior Sycamore
Henry Hommer was present and gave an
interesting talk.
Red Wing Tribe, No. 20. held their reg
ular meeting Monday night at Painters
Hall, Sixth and G street northwest.
Brother l.. H. Lanham was elected and
installed as keeper of wampum.
Osceola Tribe met Wednesday night at
Masonic Hall. Tennallytown. d. c. After
adjournment a social session was held.
Logan Tribe met last Thursday night at
their hall, Wisconsin avenue and n street
northwest. Brother Hunter was reported
doing nicely. after an operation at George
town Hospital
Seneca Tribe held a brief business ses-
sion at their hall in the Bank Building.
sl6 Pennsylvania avenue southeast. last
week.
Mineola Tribe. No. Il. met al Masonic
Temple, Anacostia. d. C. Friday night.
The question of organizing a bowling
team was acted upon. Sachem J. NJ
Cation presided and all officers were pres
ent- During the good OF the order Sachem
j. Heidenheimer, OF Sioux Tribe, and a
visiting member, Brother l. Crabtree. OF
Yesamee Tribe. of New York City. gave
brief talks.
Usage Tribe held a short session on
Monday night at Society Temple, Fifth
and G streets northwest. Past Great
Sachem Winnie s. Whitman spoke of the
hospitality of the Redmen of Chicago
that was extended to him while on his
visit there.
Wantea Council held their regular meet
ing Tuesday night at Society Temple.
Fifth and G streets northwest.
Past POcahontas o. S. Thornley, was
presented with a beautiful Pocahontas
Jewel by the council. A euchre party was
enjoyed by those present. There were
several beautiful prizes given which the
members donated.
Idaho Council met on Friday night at
Northeast Temple, Twelfth and H streets
northeast. Matters OF great interest were
taken up by the council pertaining to the
degree Of Pocahontas Past Great Sachem
Garner gave a brief talk under the good
OF the order.
White Eagle Council met on Wednes-
day night at Society Temple. Fifth and G
streets northwest. A sock social will
be held Wednesday night, August 10. in
the above-named hall