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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-14
FRATERNITY MEN To
MEET HERE NOV. Il
ALPHA COUNCIL TO HAVE
LARGE ATTENDANCE.

The biennial council of the s. z.
Ammen Province of the Kappa Alpha
Fraternity will be held in Richmond
on November ~ and %. 1914.
The Kappa Alpha Fraternity is a
Greek letter college secret society
which was organized In December.
1855. at Washington and Lee University.
Lexington. Va. and now has forty
eight college chapters and forty-two
alumni chapters
The order has the distinction OF be-
ing the only purely Southern college
secret society in the United States. and
has always stood for those character
istics for which the South is peculiarly
noted. The alumni chapters are located
throughout the country from Ithaca,
N. T., to the Canal Zone. and from
points on the Eastern Coast to San
Francisco. and are for the purpose
OF keeping up interest in the frater-
nifty after the departure Of it's mem
bers from colleges having active chap
tiers and for aiding the active chap
ters One Of the outstanding features
OF the organization Is the close rela
ton between Its active and alumni
memberA The total membership Is now
between fifteen and twenty thousand.
The chief officer Of the order Is the
knight commander. elected by the gen
eral convention, at which every ac-
tive and alumni chapter Is repre-
scented. and which is held every two
years. For the purposes OF admins
trAtion the territory embraced by the
fraternity IL divided Into seven pro
vinces, each presided over by pro-
vince commander. who hold province
councils bi-ennmially in the years in
which there 10 no general convention
ana discuss province business and
make recommendations to the general
convention.
This province includes twelve active
chapters In the States. of Virginia. West
Virginia. Delaware. Maryland and the
District Of Columbia and eleven alumni
chapters. Several of the alumni chap
tiers are composed Of students at the
prominent Eastern universities. In
GLIDING Yale, Harvard and Cornell.
The Richmond Council will elect
ofYlcers for terms lasting until the next
council and transact other important
province business. Tho present pro-
vince commander Is W. T. Biedler, of
Baltimore, and the secretary OF the
province Ii Wilson J. Townsend, of
washington, d. C. There are many
members of the order who are promt-
nent In the business and professional
life OF Richmond who will take promf-
nent parts In the council. A full bus
insss and social program will be Ar-
ranged.
q m fratsrnity ineipdss aneaxS ~
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-14
TO HELP HEBREW
WAR SUFFERERS
ZIONIST FESTIVAL TO RAISE
FUNDS WILL TAKE PLACE
SUNDAY NIGHT.

A Zionist festival has been arrang-
ed by the Herzl Zionist Club of the
Y. 81. Fl. A. of Richmond. to relieve
the great need OF the Jews of Pales-
tine and other countries who are par
ticipating in the war. News OF the
sufferings of The same having reached
this country. the Zionists OF this city.
affiliated ~ a strong chapter with the
American Federation Of Z.onists, have
been engaged for some weeks in ar
ranging methods to raise a fund for
the alienation OF the Affections which
/, me war has produced.
A volunteer committee consisting Of
the Misses Rachel Loyenst@in, Anna
and Rebecca Fermon. Florence and
Sarah Gerson. Pauline Ehrstein. Lii
iye kantrowitz. Rebecca and Selma
Sonneberg, Mssrs. B. Marks. l. Leven-
son and s. Sharove. under the chair
manshtp OF DR.. l. Karp. have collect
ed and sent off to the provisional fund
$125.
The festival. which In to take place
Sunday night. the 18th inst at s
o'clock In the Sir Moses Montefore
Synagogue, at Eleventh and Marshall
Streets. and to which all are invited
will consist Of the following program;
March and song "HaEkva," children
OF Y. M. H. A. Hebrew School: re-
marks OF chairman. DR.. Lazarus
Karp: Duet. violin and piano. Misses
Pauline and Alice Ehrstein: paper.
"Dr. David Wolfson." Miss Rebecca
Sonnenberg; song. bort wo der Ce-
dar," Rev. NJ. Medvedoff: flute solo.
Mr.. b. Vineyard: address. THE Old
Rebel" Mr.. George Benedict. violin
solo. Mr.. J. Glass; my Country"
chiidren's csloruA
The proceeds to so to the Palestine
Relief Fund.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-14
COUNCIL COMMITTEE
WILL GO TO WASHINGTON

After having discussed the question.
the Council Committee on Docka with
Chairman George Rogers presiding,
adopted a resolution recommending -
Council an appropriation OF $500 for
expenses for the committee and the
Mayor to attend the annual meeting
of the National Rivers ana HArbore
Congress In Washington the week ek
December ..
In addition to this the commttteo
recommended an appropriation Of 1teo,
as the city's assessment for the work
to rivers and harbors Of the country
James River included.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-14
VIRGINIA HORSES
SHIPPED TO EUROPE
AGENTS OF FRENCH AND BRIT
IsH GOVERNMENTS IN
THIS STATE.

Agents OF the French and British
Governments. who are In Virginia
purchasing horses for their Govern
ments for use in the war in Europe,
ars making large purchases. Within
the last few days several carloads
OF horses have been shipped to Nor
folk. two having gone this week
from Southwest Virginia Richmond
and Norfolk buyers are now In Bris-
toll and others are I'm different parts
OF tho State.
Several days ago Commissioner Of
Agriculture Koiner wrote Ambassa-
dor Juassrand. OF the French embassy
At washington, OF the opportunities
existing In virginia for the purchase
OF horses on account Of the high price
OF hay. making the owners willing to
sell at reasonable price. Ambassa-
dor Jusserand replied that the French
Government had practically COM
pletsd IT. purchases, but It now seems
that more hOrses were needed than
shad baen expected. However. most
E IN bnyan1 row y aaid IL ~ IN the
r. 81
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-14
CONVOCATlON ENDS
WEEKS SESSION.

sermon by Rev J. Y. Down..
D. D.. rector of AL Saints Church,
closed the Anal session Of the RIoA-
mond Convocation OF the Epfac0Dal
Church Thursday evening In q.
Thomas Church, Ginter Park
Previous to Dr. DownmAn's cloolaw
sermon interesting annual reports wofo
read. The reports from the various
Episcopal churches Of Richmond ana
vicinity for the past year showed q
considerable increase over those read
ton.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-14
GORDON WILL ASK
PARDON FOR CLIENT
CALLS AT GOVERNORS OFFICE
WITH RECORD AND APPLI-
CATION.

last effort to secure the freedom
OF Mrs. Elizabeth Halt. convicted In
the Louisa Circuit Court for the MUIR
der OF Victor Hall, her husband. was
made yesterday by r.. Lindsey Gordon
counsel for the condemned woman,
when he called upon the governor with
an application for a pardon.
Governor Stuart was not In his once
and Mr.. Gordon left a record OF the
case, stating that he would file his
pardon petition later
Mr.. Gordon said yesterday that his
appeal for q pardon was based upon
the fact that the evidence did not
Justify the conviction OF his client. "A
prisoner does not have 10 prove In
nocence,. said Mr. Gordon, .buf III this
case tnnocence ~ AfIrnna4ixoly
neoVS "a NH IS 81
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-14
PUT EMBARGO ON ALL
BUT VIRGINIA HAY

Washington's supply OF hay and
grain for live stock must now come
from Virginia On account OF the
presence OF foot ard mouth disease
IN other States an embargo has been
placed on the hay which Is shipped
into the national capital. al excep~
ton being made Of Virginia. Nearly
> hundred carloads OF Maryland and
Psnsny.vania hay are now tied up
in the railroad yards.
Experts OF the Department Of Az
ricutture, which imposed the embargo.
fear that germs from the diseased
cattle may have permeated the hay by
being blown through the air.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-14
AUTOMOBILE COMPANY
FINED BY SQUIRE

The kaehler Motor Company was
fined $40 In Squire Cheatham's court
yesterday for allowing one OF their
ears to be run without che proper
lights, along the Petersburg Turn
pike John Bryant. colored. charged
with stealing a shotgun from John
Sexton was dismissed from custody.
A small room in the rear part OF
the store of J. N. Bowen. at stop 4,
Petersburg Turnpike, wAs yesterday
used a. no Manchester Magisterlal
District court room. and win be- used
until permanent arrangements can he
NADIA hy tha CAaGteraalA Beard ~
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-14

members noted men throughout the
South. among them being several mem
bers OF Congress and United States
Senator Morris Sheppard, of Texas.
II Is particularly strong in Virginia,
having in this State active chapters at
the following universities and col
leges. Washington and Lee. Cniver-
sity OF Virginia, Randolph Mason,
Richmond College, william and Mary.
Hampden Sidney and large alumni
chapters at Richmond and Norfolk
This fact. coupled with the Virginia
North Carolina game at Richmond on
Thanksgiving Day, is expected to cause
a large attendance on the council.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-14
Supervisors. for place for Squire
Cheatham to hold his court.
GREAT INTEREST CONTINUES
IN STOCKTON STREET REVIVAL

Because of the great interest mAnt-
Tested IN the revival services In Stock.
ton Street Baptist Church 1t was de-
cided yesterday to continue the meet.
ings through Sunday night. Over
Atty conversions have been reported
during the meetings. and many mosD
are expected between this time ara
Sunday.
The Rev. DIR. J. W. Hickerson -
conducting the services.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-14

voluntary bankruptcy pseae1oae vero
fled in the Federal D4ger1et CouFk
yesterday Afternoon b. CAax1ee ~
Williams. poiicssnan of rstseu1mgRs
and by the Virginia Distnltng CeF~
poratior. George A. Jaokson. ueea1Aon2
Of Richmond
ing Of wearing apparel whtsA ~
claims exempt.
The yirsinia Distilline C6F1eR&1Gnl
places III tiahilltiao ~ 4141oGJ3 aG1
In assets II 3g.eeA X N,qn u r
MeeqsA vasae1 ~ sSsSs
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-14
DR.. WATSON TO TALK
ON STATES COAL FIELDS

The Richmond Society OF Engineers
will, at Its next meeting in the audi
torium OF the Virginia Mechanics In
stitute on Thursday evening. Novem-
Der 10. at $50 o'clock. hear DR.. Thomas
Il Watson. OF the State geological SUR
vey. speak on the coal felds Of Virginia.
stereopticon slides Will illustrate the
talk.
n nshlis. i iaY,tsA - attend.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-26

In certain Of the fashions OF the
moment one notes q combination of
the styles about to depart and those
Just coming in. Strange as 1t may
seem, there il not wanting an attrac-
tfvenees about such models that will.
doubtless, tide them over the trying
in-between season when women are
tired of the fashions that have been
and are not yet prepared to accept
those that are offered in purely q ten
tatfve way.
Such a model is the costume shown
In the sketch 1t is made of biscuit
colored cloth in the popular covert
weave. The skirt is short and wide.
Skirts. by the way, are getting wider
by the day-one could almost say by
the hour. The circular cut is favored,
but q sort Of compromise model has
the front and back in panel arrange
ment and the sides with the modfsh
circular flare.
The long. pointed circular basque,
such as the shepherdesses of Vatican
always wear. is introduced as the sa-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-26

lient feature Of the model. 1t II
slashed on either side to disclose .
sort Of eton decorated with braid em-
brOideries, and in this combination Of
eton and basque il found the between
season style to which al1usion has al
ready been made.
The sash II used in Z comparatively
new manner in this model.
BY way of accentuatfng the white
note introduced in the buttons. the
chapeau worn with this Interesting
costume IL of white velvet. small in
shape and posed low on ONE side. The
trimming consists OF q fur fluff 1T
tached to the side, which adofns.
without marring the simple and excel
lent lines of the hat.
For those Of conservative tastes the
model could be reproduced In the SER
vfceable navy serge. with buttons Of
blue velvet or smoked pearl. and the
cash of DUP plafded tAffeta. In this
case the hat would be black or dark
blue velvet, with the fur ornament Ieft
intact or replaced by one Of dull gilt
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-26
lures, Gives q Few Hints

ugly. You girls who find tears coming to
the eyes when you laugh heartily, rejoice
rather than feel embarrassed at such an
occurrence. because it is splendid thing
for the eyes
above ell. cultivate eye expression
No matter whether you have eye of ap-
parently no color at all or OF a color very
dfspleasing to you, you can make them
beautiful enough to satisfy the most
fastidious if you will practice eye express
SION Your eyes are decidedly the most
magnetic part of your face, and it is gem
orally through their expression that you
cultivate personal magnetism. Then
practice talking with your eyes; make
them RESPOND to your different moods;
force them to show or ride your feelings
ct WILL. and you will have mysterious
eyes the most attractive eyes of all.
Look at the world normally as you
expect It to respond to you Be beauti-
fully natural with your eyes as well as
with every other feature you possess and
you will find that after while it will
not be necessary for you to cultivate
beauty. It will all be coming your way
without any effort at all on your part. as
you will have the most beautiful as we'll
as the most compelling speaking eyes in
| the world"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-26
FOUGHT STATION MAN
FIVE Negroes Pounce Upon Wmiam
Cortxight Of Rock Island

Petition charging five colored men
with assault was filed today in the
court Of Topeka by William Cortright,
station master at the Rock Island
depot. -
According to Cortright's story, the
five men were in the mems waiting
room Of the depot when one of them
went into the ladies' waiting room
and began a noisy demonstration.
When Cortright attempted to put the
negro out OF the depot the four other
negroes interfered- Cortright was
painfully bruised and suffered q black
eye as a result of the fight.
Harrison Lacey, alleged to be one of
the men, was arrested today, and war
rants have been sworn out for the 9TH
er four
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-26

(By Jane McLean-)
suppose 1 have somewhat OF a repu-
tation for my eyes," says Miss Mana
yucca. the star who played in High
links. but I assure you any girl may
beautify here eyes to remarkable extent
II she has time and patience.
My eyes are called the midnight eyes
because of their depth rather than be-
cause Of their color, although they are
dark enough in color, too. The color of
the eye makes little difference. anyway;
it is the setting, the markings and the ex-
preston of the eye that count in the long
run
You may ask any girl in the world
what feature she prefers to be absolutely
beautiful. and she will invariably reply:
give me beautiful eyes Well girls. if
you would have beautiful eyes follow
carefully the following instructions and
you will have very little trouble. Be
sure. first. that your eyes have proper
setting for beauty If you do not rest
properly the eyes frequently have dark
circles beneath them, which IS very I'M
becoming and give the face haggard ex-
preston.
Never strain the eyes by exposing
them to strong light; they are apt to be-
come easily inflamed and look very
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-26
hckN0Wl EDGE CHECKS
CQansy Treasurer sending Tax Coliec-
tion Receipts to 3.oo0.

Those in the county treasurer's Of
flee are busy this week ackhowledg-
ing the many tax checks that were re-
'ceived at that office between Decem-
Der 1 and 20 During that time no less
than 5000 tax checks were received
The papers just iii two large clothes
baskets
According to Matt Weightm&n. q
total was collected this year.
1t VIII be about two weeks before
receipts for all the checks are made
out and mailed from the offend
much overtime work will be done
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-26

the catacombs. The music is by Sir
George Martin, organist of St. PauPs
Cathedral in London. A second anthem
will be Sing Ye Heavens" by Serthold
Tours.
In the evening at 7:30 Dean Kaye will
present a number of the most impress
sive pictures Of the Passion and the
Holy Supper with GrOthe's description
Of each character. Another picture will
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-26
DINNER FOR ACTORS
Connnnercial C1nb WIN Entertain 10
Minstrel Helpers.

The men who participated in the re-
cent Commercial club minstrel show
at the Grand Opera house will be ten
dered dinner next Tuesday evening
at $50 O'Clock by the club ~ an APP
probation of their efforts
w. o. Rigby will be the toastmaster.
Rigby had charge of the committee on
general arrangements There will be
several informal speeches made. and
it Is expected that the comedians OF
the Company will spring a surprise
or two.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-26

II You suffer from bleeding. itching, blind
or protruding Piles. send me your
address. and l will tell you how to cure
yourself at home by the new absorption
treatment; and will also send some of this
homo treatment free for trial with refer
enccs from your own locality II requested.
Csers report immediate relief and speedy
cures Send no money. but tell others or
this o6er. Write today to Mrs n Sum.
mers. Box p. South Bend. Ind--Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-26
Made $4,000 Automobiles.

Chicago. Dec. 26.-In the year
drawing to a close American manu-
facturers turned out $4,000 moter
vehicles valued at $4S5, 100000. This
information came today from Alfred
Reeves, general manager Of the auto
mobile chamber Of commerce, who
added that this output came from $50
concerns. He said there were $780,
600 cars registered in the various
states, that there were 1900 automo-
bile dealers in the county, 1850
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-26

Naylor, Kansas great pulpit orator,
First Methodist church, Monday, s p.
M, IS cents--Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-26

laden with food and clothing and bear
ing the tenderest wishes to a stricken
people,
. .
Sunday morning at Grace Cathedral
the choir will sing for one number.
Hail Gladdening Light" The words of
this anthem date back to the third
century and were sung by the early
Christians who held their services im
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-26

Word has been received in Topeka
OF the death of Mrs. ]. NJ. ingalls,. OF
Providence, Rhode Island. which &C.
CURED Christmas morning. Mrs. In
gals and her husband. Col. ingalls,.
retired officer of the United States
Army. will be remembered by good
many Topeka people They used to
visit their daughter, the late Mrs. J..
Il. Burrow. in Topeka. Their grandson,
Mr.. Randall Rurrow. has left for Prov
tdence TO attend the funeral.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-26

Mrs. =. ]. Clevenger and her daugh-
ter Mrs Robert Fullerton. were at
home informally this afternoon at the
CIevenger residence. for Mrs. c. r.
Clevenger. of Williamsburg, Kansas.
The guest of honor is a daughter-in-
law of Mrs P. ]. Clevenger, and she
ard her husband are making holiday
visit to their relatives in Topeka.
The afternoon was quite informal
and friends of the Clevenger family
were asked to call.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-26

Western Sorosis club will meet Sat-
ursiay January 3 1915. with Mrs C.
w. Mitchner 1875 West Fifteenth street,
at 2.45 D. m. Mrs. Lee Monroe Will
make an address on her travel in Eu-
rope last summer
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-26

Mr. George McDermott is spending
the Christmas holidays with his people
in Winfield. He will go to Wichita
for the weekend, and Monday his
marriage to Miss Katherine Stewart,
the daughter of Senator and Mrs. J..
II. Stewart. will take place. Miss Lois
Murphy Of Goodland. Kan, who is a
student in Washburn college. will go
to Wichita to be one of the assisting
girls at the wedding
Mrs ]. B. PAYNE of Los Angeles.
Cal. is visiting her parents Mr.. and
Mrs A. H. knauer, SOS Fillmore
street
Miss Harriet Gibson of Marion, Ia,
is visiting her sister, Mrs. II. W. Put
mum. DIR. Putnam and his two sons.
Gibson and George, went to Kansas
City to meet Miss Gibson. and accom-
panied her to Topeka Miss Gibson is
playground work. at which she will
be occupied. during the summer.
Dr.. Smith. O<seopath. Mills Bidg--
Adv.
secretary in the Kansas City WV C.
A.. Is passing the holiday season with
her p4rentz Mr.. and Mrs. George Fair
Mr. and Mrs George W. FImmers
entertained at Christmas dinner for
relatives and friends from St Joseph.
Mo-
There will be no vesper services at
the T. w c. A. January q and De-
cember T.
Mr.. Lewis Hall Of Philadelphia, is
visiting his father, Ar. Horace Hail,
during the holidays.
Mr.. and Mrs. Enci1 Harris and Miss
Clara Lay. of Yoakum. Texas, attend
ed the reunion Of the Kiene family in
Valencia ChristmaA-
Miss Ona May Miller of Kansas
City. spent Christmas with her people
In Topeka She returned tic Kansas
City this morning and Sunday night
she viii as1tsk with the music in .
special Chxfatmns services IT the Grand
The Pensacola journal., 1914-06-07

when the moving picture drama of
Creation was presented for the first
time.
The building is a magnificent struc-
ture, tastefully decorated and has a
seating capacity Of 1900. 1t is con-
structed like an ordinary theatre. with
large number Of orchestra seats, two
balconies and boxes on each side. On
the stage is the, regular moving pic
ture screen, in front Of which IS
small table for the lecturer
Takes Eight Hours to Exhibit.
The production Of Creation" which
takes eight hours in it's entirety 70
exhibit, is run in two-hour sections
and changed each week, that every
one may see the complete production.
The pictures show the state Of the
universe in its nebulous form gradual
ly evolving in readiness for the crea-
tion of life Then follows the Bible
history, Old and New Testarnents, after
which the progress Of mankind Is
traced through the middle ages down
to the present time.
As the films tell the story Of the be-
ginning of things, the uplift Of re-
ligion comes from the swiftly reYolV-
ing reels of celluloid.
The International Bible Students
Association uses the screen and the
high power light to tell the stories OF
the Old Testament and the New. The
pictures are accompanied by voices
evolved from a phonograph attach
ulent kseptng exact time with the ac-
tion thus affording a lecture and
service Of song.
Nothing short Of magic would such
a performance have seemed in days
of old Nebuehadnezzar reading his
doom on the wall IN letters OF fre
knew no greater miracle than this
which has been wrought by the d.
vine intelligence working on the re-
ceptive brain of man.
Religion has adapted itself IN past
ages to the manners and customs OF
a modern race as modified by many
inventions. 1t has been said that
much study is a WEAKNESS to the
flesh and Of the making Of many books
there IS no end.
The sight Of the moving picture IS
something that carries vivid impress
sions to the mind, and Of this the Off
GERS of the International Bible Asso-
citation have avaiIed themselves Con-
ventions Of the organization, held both
here and abroad last year, year,
adopted a resolution authorizing the
use of films for the teaching OF re-
ligious truths. In compliance with this
a ction the photo drama OF Creation
was prepared. A building in New
York that had been intended for ..
theatre, but never used for that pur-
pose, was acquired
Processes Of nature are shown IN
the public schools these days by