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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-29
Washington CO.
GETS BIG CONTRACT
ADMINISTRATIVE BOARD AU-
THORIZES MUCH ADDITIONAL
ASPHALT BLOCK PAVING.

The administrative board yesterday,
without argument, awarded to the
Washington Asphalt Block and Tile
company the contract FOR asphalt block
paving at $2.33 per square yard. The
fetal amount Of tho contract will prob
ably sum up $4,000. The streets to
be "blocked" under this contract are;
Monument avenue from Robinson to
boulevard; Eleventh street between
Marshall and Clay; Clay street, be-
tween Ninth and Tenth; Grove ave-
nue.. Addison to Robinson; Lombardy
street, Grace to Main: Grace street,
Robinson to Boulevard.
Upon motion of Mr.. Beck a resolu-
ton respecting the construction OF
trenches for gas and water connec-
lions, In relation to the laying of high
power wires, was referred to the presi-
dent OF the Virginia Railway and
Power company, for suggestions as to
the most systematic plan for the
placing of the trenches.
The city engineer was directed to
ascertain the cost Of construction of a
concrete bridge In Fourteenth street.
below Cary, in conformity with the
propos!t on of widening that street,
and TO report back so that the board
may ask council for the funds with
which to pus'n the work.
Chairman Whittet and Miss l.. F.
Cummings, superintendent Of Virginia
hospital, were named as committee
to formulate rules for the conduct OF
that hospital
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-29
BEGIN Y0M k|PPUR
SERVICES TONIGHT
DIR. CALISCH WILL PREACH THIS
EVENING AT BETH AHABA--
AILrDAY SERVICES.

Yom Kippur. the day of atonement,
the hottest day in the Jewish cal
endar. will be observed at the Beth
Ahaba synagogue. with services be-
ginning at o'clock this evening. and
DIR. Edwin y. Calisch has prepared
a strong sermon to be preached at the
services.
Tomorrow morning services begin
ming at 10 o'clock in the morning and
lasting throughput the day. will be
observed in Beth Ahaba. DR.. Calisch
will preach two sermons. one in the
morning and one in the evening. His
subject today will be "a "Fourfold
Query" On tomorrow his subjects
will be How the European War At
fects Us As Jews" and Why Do NOT
Our Dead Pass Away" DR., Caliscn
will be assisted by his son. Woolner
Caiisch. in the reading OF the SER
vices during the day. and also by
Lewis L. Straus and Charles Hutzler.
Yom Kippur falls this year on Sep
tember 80, or the tenth of Tishri, the
Jewish New Year The festival is or
dained In Leviticus 16 and 23. and in
each passage IL Is styled "a Sabbath
of solemn rest The purpose of the
Day Of Atonement. is clearly indicated
hv it's name 1t is intended to com
plete and crown the work of the peni-
tential season. begun on the first of
Tishri New Year,. by finally recon
Cling the soul with the Almighty.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-29
YORKTOWN PREPARES
FOR CELEBRATION
OCTOBER 30 DAY OF GREAT RE-
JOGGING IN NIRGINTA'S HIS
TORIC TOWN.

Rev. w. H. Groves, chancellor of
the Yorktown Historical Society OF the
United States. has issued a general
Invitation to the public to attend the
soui FIRING events which guarantees
the independence of this country. Mr.
Groves writes, in part:
"Of the many celebrations held in
cur country, that OF the surrender of
CORVALLIS is the greatest for 1t com
mem crates the birth of our republic
and the virtual Independence of our
nation The time for the celebration
this wear is Tuesday. October 20, as
the anniversary of the surrender OF
CORVALLIS occurs on Monday. For
s..ne wears the Yorktown Historical
Society of the United States has ceie-
GRATED the event of events in our com :
mon history. The thousands who at
tended were repaid by the splendid ad-
dresses, the superb military and naval
rarade and by standing on hoiy
Ground. where our republic was born
This year the celebration Will be
more notable than ever, by the com
ing Of many distinguished speakers,
bv the assembling of 900 soldiers from
fortress Monroe, in addition to the
splendid naval and military review.
and the coming of many OF the boys
in blue and gray to clasp hands, ana
forget lIltlI toilihiop ~N@~~" ~~~
the national altar of liberty.
III is meet that celebration
should take place at yorktown, for
here were kindled the fires of three
revolutions; here were two seiges. that
OF 1871 and 1862: here heroes Fought
and died for our common country;
here every spot is sacred and every
bush IS on fire with glory: and across
the river is Gloucester. where KING
was born ard where Il president lived
where John Smith escaped cruel
fate by the heroism of the beautiful
lNocahontas. where all that is mortal
rests Of Nathaniel Bacon, the Wash
ington of his day. and near here Is
$50 lam own, where the cradle OF
American history was first rocked;
last but not least, here at yorktown
c11r Independence was achieved and
our national existence began.
IF II is meet that our government
heautlfy and glorify Gettysburg, II
IL is meet that our government spehd
millions to commemorate family
quarrel. now healed by forgiveness and
the noblest acts on both sides. 1t IS
meet that Yorktown should be cele-
trated, without which Gettysburg
would not have been. and the imper-
;shable achievements of our country
would not nave taken place
The advisory committee or the So
ciety Is composed of Gov. Henry G.
stuart, Hon. Thomas S. Martin, Hon
Claude A. Swanson, Hon. w. A. Jones.
Hon. Roswell Page, Hon. Bennett
Y Dung, Corporal Tanner, Bishop B.
u. Tucker. Bishop Collins Denny, Rev.
II. NJ. Wharton. d. D.. Rev. w. w.
Moore, D. D., Cardinal GIBBONS, W. j.
Burke,
The officers are. President. John
Stewart BRYAN; first vice president.
DR. S. c. Mitchell: second vice-presl-
dent and general manager. Conway II
Shield; chancellor, Rev. W. II. Groves:
chairman of the committee of arrange
ments, DR.. w. r. lager: secretary,
Major f.. Bristow; treasurer, J. M.
Lewis: general counsel, J. N Stubbs'
historian. j. Leslie Hall; chaplain.
A. D. Pruden.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-29
MERCHANTS MAY NOT
REMOVE SHOW CASES
STREET COMMITTEE REJECTS PIX
LER ORDINANCE AFTER Pro.
TEST BY CITIZENS.

After having heard from number
OF Broad street merchants and several
members OF the committee. the street
committee of tho city councfE ysneor-
day afternoon. by a vote. at seven tn.
one. rejected the Fuller ordinance, de-
signed to require merchants TO re-
move show cases from in front ~
their stores.
The committee decided to go into ~
discussion Of the proposition OF Wild
enine either Fourteenth or Fifteenths
street as an approach to Mayo bridge
on the evening of October Is.
The committee. also. determined -
discuss the resolution asking for the
removal of railroad tracks from Broad
street. on the evening OF October 10
Both Of these latter questions, It waa
conceded. would require several h0urss
discussion and consideration, and In
view of their Importance. the commit
tee invited all persons interested or
concerned to attend the meetings.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-29
v|RG|N|AN READERS
ARE APPREC|AT|vE
HOLD MEETING AND EFFECT Or
GANIzArroN TO GET SUB
sCRIBERs.
EULOCIZE THE PAPER
RESOLUTION ADOPTED EXPRESS
ING GRATITUDE FOR THE WORK
OF THE vIRGrNIAN IN GREAT
FIGHT AGAINST wHIsKEY.
'EULOCIZE THE PAPER
TON ADOPTED EXPRESS

In order to devise means by which
to increase the circulation of The
Richmond Virginian in appreciation
OF the stand 1t took in the recent
Statewide campaign thirty or more
prominent citizens met last night In
the Anti-Saioon league building and
discussed the subject. Hon. Isaac
Digs was elected temporary chairman
of the meeting. while Mr.. John B.
Gayle was elected secretary.
Eulogizing The virginian for its un-
firing efforts to sweep the saloons
from the State. Rev. J. d. McAlister
and Rev. DIR. Scott asserted that 1t
was the real homi taper Of Virginia
and th;-t every effort should be made
to boost its circulation. They told of
the good that it had done during the
few years of it's existence and urged
those prese MT to do al in their power
to secure for 1t the largest circulation
OF any paper in Virginia.
Other talks were made in behalf of
tfne paper and at the conclusion every
citizen present promised TO lend-their
best efforts towards making the plan
a huge 'succe7s. Blanks were dis
tributed and all promised to get as
many people signed up as subscribers
as possible by October %. at which
time another meeting with this pur-
pose In view will be held. The MEM
hers of this temporary organization
will hold meeting from time to time
and make reports as to their success.
The following resolution was offered
by J. r. Barrow and PROMPTLY
adopted;
Resolved, That this organization do
all In its power to increase the sub
scription of The Richmond Nirginian
and also return our gratitude for the
able manner in which this paper pre-
scented Statewide prohibition to the
readers of the State at large.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-29
NEW YORKER HAS
WIFE ARRESTED

Isaac Zitnich, a New York merchant
who recently arrived In the city seek
ing his runaway wife. had her ar
rested when she appeared in Police
court, after hearing that the man with
whom she came to Richmond was al
ready under arrest
Kruck, the man with whom she ran
away, was arrested by Detective Ser
geants Wiley and Kellam. on warrant
sworn out by Zitnick. and his trian was
set for this morning. Mrs. Zitnick was
not in when the detectives arrived and
she understood that the trial was to
have been yesterday.
Both the man and woman Will be
tried In Police court this morning on
charges Of immortlity. Zitnick teid
reporters that he would sue for d.
vorce As soon as the Police court cases
could be heard.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-29
ALLEGED MURDERER
SENT TO GRAND JURY

Solomon Gibbs. a negro, who Is
alleged to have murdered Otis Payne,
another negro, Saturday night as the
result OF a nargument over n crap
game in Henr!co. was yesterday sent
on to the grand jury by Magistrate
Harry s. Sunday following pre-
liminary arraignment in Henrico
courthouse.
According TO witnesses. the murder
was committed a short distance from
the Four-M Creek Bridge church.
about four miles from Fulton. On the
witness stand Gibbs testified that he
was innocent of the crime and that
another negro killed Payne. The case
will go before the grand jury when II
meets next month.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-29
RICHMOND COLLEGE
TAXED To CAPACITY
ALL EXPECTATION OF pREsI-
DENT BOATWRIGHT.

The opening session OF Greater
Richmond college at Its new location
in Northampton has surpassed the
expectations OF President Boatwright
and the other officers OF the institu-
ton.
Both the doru,ttories and the mess
hall are taxed to their capacity and
yesterday number Of students had
TO stand up at their meals. IL Is said.
because additional seats had not been
provided. the students coming in so
rapidly.
At the present time there are some
a25 men in the dormitories while
more than 1875 local boys make the
trip out to the institution daily. A
large number OF other students are
expected to arrive at tshe college this
week and President Boatwnight says
that steps will be taken immediately
to provide for the new boys
There are ninety young ladies
boarding at the Westhampton Wo-
mans college. coordinate with Rich
mord college. There is still some
room In this department, but 1t Is ex-
pected to be flied before the end OF
the present week.
President Boatwright is delighted
over the large enrolment and says he
Will de ereFyss.!ng In his power to
make those attending the college as
comfortable as possible
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-29
CURED HIS RUPTURE

I was badly ruptured while Lifting IN
trunk several years ago. Doctor ha41
my only hope of cure was an OpGK4SA
ton. Trusses did me no good. Mn
ally got hold of something tAA&;
quickly and completely cured nl0sa4
Years have passed. and the ruptatK
has never returned. although am 60
ing hard work as carpenter. ThofNH
was no operation. no lost Time As
trouble. / have nothing to sell, ~
viii; give full information about hoS
you may find a complete cure W141x
out operation, II you write 10 uI3
Eugene M. Pullen, Carpenter. 3e3.
Marcellus avenue, ManasQuan, n. d
Better cut out this notice and GoHOW 1
to any others who are ruptuTo6
may save a life or at least stop ~
misery OF rupture, and the worry ~
danger of an operation--Adv. z3
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-29
GENERAL MANAGER
JOHNSON RESIGNS

In order to accept a position with
another railway company George p,
johnson, general manager of the
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway COM
panv has rendered his resignation
and II has been accepted
It Is understood that TO appoint
ment will he made to Ill the vacancy
made by Mr. Johnson and that the
duties performed by him will re dis
t.ibuted among the other general Of
ficers OF tre company. Mr.. Johnson
was appointed general manager OF
tho Chesapeake and Ohio n little more
than year age.
Before assuming his duties with the
new company Mr.. Johnson will make
a trip to the Pacific coast during the
month OF October.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-29
he IS NO LONGER
c. { D. DETECTIVE
PAUL BEATTIE RESIGNS POSI-
TION AND MAY BECOME
PRIVATE SLEUTH.

Paul Reattie has resigned his posi-
ton OF Chesa peake and Ohio Railway
detective. The resignation was turn
ed In yesterday just about the time
the news leaked out that General
Manager George p. Johnson had also
severed his connection with the
Chesa peake and Ohio service.
Although his chief. Luther L.
Scherer. general claim agent. insisted
that he continue in the detective de-
partment. believing that he has
special talent in that particular line.
Paul m1de IL clear that his mind was
made up and so rendered his resigna-
ton,
Although he has not made known
.lis plans, 1t Is understood to be Paui
intentions to devote his time TO private
sieuth work.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-29
THE SOUTHSIDE
CHURCH CENSUS To
Be TAKEN TODAY

The census TO be taken today by
forty enumerators from Woodland
Heights Methodist and Woodland
Heights. baptist churches and the
Church OF the Good shepherd. in Forest
Hin. will begin at $3.50 o'clock The
have been divided into
pairs. composed OF one Methodist ard
one BAPTIST,
C. A. Watson, of Woodland Heights.
will have charge of the distribution of
the cards, which are to be Allied in by
the enumerators. Mr.. Watson will for
ward the index cards to thu various
CONGREGATIONS to which they belong
after they have been properly filled
out.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-29
NEW MARKET MODEL
GIVEN To MUSEUM

A bronze model of the New Market
Confederate monument has been pre-
scented to the Confederate museum by
Sir Moses Nsiekiel. The model was
shipped from Rome to Richmond. but
for some unknown reason 1t was re-
ceived at New York, and later for
warded here by express. A committee
has been appointed to arrange for the
unwilling Of the monument.
The shaft Is IN commemoration OF
the gallant stand made by the vir-
ginin Military institute cadets at New
Market during the War Between the
States. when Lexington was In danger
of being captured by the federal
forces.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-29
TENT MEETINGS BEGIN
ON HULL STREET

The first OF the tent revival services
On The Southsl0e was held last night
on the old Tavern lot, located on HUI
street, between Eleventh and Twelfth
streets, under The direction of Rev. w.
F. Vickers. of Cambridge, Md.
A large audience was present to hear
the Introductory sermon of Mr.. Wick
ers The meeting proved one Of great
interest.
The general public Is invited to all
Of tho meetings and Mr.. ViclSers Is
anxious that as many as possible at
tend.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-29

Funeral services Tor Joseph n.
Thorpe, of 11O7 1-2 South Randolph
street. father of nineteen -year-old
Pauline Thorpe, the young woman
who was fatally injured in an auto
mobile accident recently, will be held
this afternoon from the residence Mr..
Thorpe has been an invalid for several
years. He died Sunday. only twenty
four hours after Leo Kidd had been
convicted of involuntary man
slaughter, and held responsible for
his daughters death In an automobile
accident.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-29
Sends Flour to War Zone.

< Fifty thousand barrels of -four have
recently been shipped to the eastern
hemisphere by Warner. Moore Co,
better known as the Dunlop mills.
The exports Of flour now under way
amount to 100000, and one-third of
this amount will be deposited in
Richmond.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-29
CONFER DEGREES ON
TWENTY ODD FELLOWS

Chief Patriarch w. r. Southwark
has called a special meeting OF Nell
son encampment. No 2. /. o. o. f., to
be held Wednesday night in Fraternity
hall, ais West Broad street. The
purpose Of the meeting Is to confer
three degrees upon twenty candidates.
Mr.. Southwark says he hopes to have
full attendance. as this meeting IL
one OF the most important ones held
in recent months.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-29
GOVERNOR STUART
ATTENDS CONFERENCE

Governor Stuart left Richmond yes
terday morning to attend a confer
e,lce in Washington to discuss the
cotioa situation with the view OF de-
visine some scheme to relieve the
Southern cotton-raisers.
Following his visit to Washington
the governor will visit several county
fairs thsoAaMsslt Virginia. He will
visit Nee @rg and Chase City and
will return to Richmond in time to
attend the State fair here next week.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-29
TAX COLLECTIONS
TO BREAK RECORD

From present indications said Au-
ditor C. Lee Moore yesterday, close
to $500. noe more wifi have been COLI
iected IN taxes this year than last
when the fiscal year comes to a close
on September so.
The collections have been good this
year, On account of the work which
has been done by the State auditor to
impress upon the city and 0punty au
,hori;ies the importance OF urging the
people to pay their taxes.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-29

]. w, Poindexter. travelling sales
man. who was charged with beating
his wife and raising disturbance in
room So at Stumpfs hotel Sunday, was
fined $40 in Police court yesterday.
His wife appeared at the hearing with
bandages over her left eye. She asked
Justice crntohneld ~ ~ lsnisnt with
herShNsband. ss-~ VI !,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-29
ISSUED TO
NEWPORT NEWS MAN

On condition that he dispense with
the use of Intoxicating liquors. Allen
l.. Barbon, who was recently sentenced
to serve sixty days on the road. by
the Newport News police justice on
charge of being a habitual drunkard.
was pardoned yesterday by Governor
Stuart. Barbon promised TO stay
away from the cup that cheers.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-29
SOUTHSlDER HELD UP
BY HIGHWAYMEN

II. r. Davis, who lives at 81 West
Seventh street. reported to the police
that he was held up and robbed by
two men at Seventh and Hull streets
late Sunday night He WAS relieved of
I gold watch and chain and $40 In
currency. Tho report made to the po-
lice yesterday was Aomewha' inde-
finite. and they have no clue as to who
the highwaymen were. Davis Is re-
ported to have been badly shaken
up.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-29
no Ercct Frat House.

fraternity house, which will cost
approximately $4,000, Is shortly to
be erected on the new Richmond coll
lege grounds Mt Westhampton. Estl-
mates have been received and the
contract will be awarded in = few
days. The new structure will be the
Iiome or the Phi Cana Delta ffater-
nitv Tor the Richuaond Rho SsAA chap
stor ~ Htcbxnoahd Go1laG1s IN
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-29
Prcsentcl Cross and Chain.

After serving faithfully for many
years AZ organist OF Christ Episcopal
church, Miss Fannie NJ. Taylor has
rendered her resignation. A . mani
festation OF their appreciation OF her
efficient services the members OF the
church have presented Miss Taylor
with handsome cross and chain. NJ
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-29
TWO SUITS AGAINST
SOUTHERN RAILWAY

Two suits were brought in the City
Circuit court yesterday against the
Southern Railway company, by Danvtlle
lawyers One was that of J. A Bran
don against the company for Sl.6oe.
for injuries alleged to have been sus-
tanned by the falling of lamp upon
his head and Robert Carter sues for
100000 for the loss of a feg, due to an
accident while travelling on South
ern train. =
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-29
Building Permits

Inspector Butler yesterday Issued
permits to the following: s. N. Will
iiams. to build b trick garage, 1317
Hanover avenue. to cost 1900: !. W.
Bliley. to repair brick stable. 500 East
Marshall street. to cost $500: DIR. r. G.
Bryan, to repair brick dwelling. sol
West Grace street, to cost $3.50: A. -.
Price, to repair brick blacksmith shop,
416 Baker street to cost $500.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-29
FREE TO
ASTHMA SUFFERERS
= Now Hsme Cure That Anyone Cas-
Use without DisconfOrt or
LOss 81 Time.

We have New Method that cures
Asthma and we want you to try 1t at
our exrsnse. No matter whether your
ease "a OF long-standlng or recent de-
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We especially want to sead u ~
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m forms o. inhalers, douches. opium
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ete.. have failed. We. want to saow
this new method Ia designed 70 end all
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Tits free OTTER Ii too important 70
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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-29

Clerk Walter Christian yesterday H.
sued marriage licenses to o. v. Pier
pont and Willie A Watkins. w. A.
Roper and Grace S. Gathright.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-29

The FIRE department yesterday placed
hn additional fire alarm blk at GilliAms
and Louisina streets. Fulton. to -
known as box No. ITS.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1914-01-29

is properly conserved, as all our
natural resources should be, it will
never cease to be source of income
to the man who happens to own por-
ton of it.
The present day farmer is very
properly concerned with the main
tenance of the fertility Of his soil
while annually producing profit-paying
crops. To aid the Wisconsin farmer
in knowing and properly handling his
soils, the state legislature at its last
session passed a law providing for
field tests and establishing soils lab
oratory at the College of Agriculture
of the University of Wisconsin, in
charge of A. r. Whitson. The field
agents who will take samples of soil
from the various farms when analy-
ses are requested and who will have
charge of the general soils extension
service of the department, are w. w.
Weir, Madison, in the southern divi-
sion; F. l.. Musback, Eau Claire, IN
the northwestern section, and II. w.
Ullsperger, Sturgeon Bay, in the sandy
areas of the state and the northeastern
counties.