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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-15
Express Company
To Make Survey
Of South America

According to official statement the
American Express company, through
Its foreign department Of organiza-
tion. is making extensive arrange
merfs for careful and painstaking
investigation of the opportunities for
the extension of American business
generally In South American fields,
with view to promoting better
transportation and financial facilities.
James Thane and A. B. Howard
will sail for South America on the
steamship "Vestris' about October l,
as special representatives Of the
American Express company and New
York Central lines
1t is their intention to visit the
chief ports or commercial centers Of
Brazil. Uruguay. Argentina, Chill and
Peru. stopping on the return journey
at Panama and Gallon
Manufacturing exporters and I'm
porters generally are given to under
stand that they may avail themselves
of the services OF these representa-
tives who will give attention insofar
az may be practicable. to any inQui-
ries within reasonable scope. rela-
tive 10 foreign trade matters and con-
ditions at the points they may visit.
Manufacturers are advised that
communication on this subject should
be addressed to the company's office.
65 Broadway, care Of South American
department.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-15
RICHMOND COLLEGE
OPENS THURSDAY

Richmond college 10 OPENING on
Thursday at O'Clock with the
brightest prospects In the history of
the college. despite the danger If
war panics and such urItoward cir
cunlstances The first sessions of
the. new college year will be held in
the new plant of the college, In West
hampton. where great progrss has
been made, and the plant planned
for this year has progressed to COM
pletion faster than was ever hoped.
President Boatwright was very enthu-
siastic when seen by n representa-
tive OF The Virginian lust night, and
stated that there will be- far larger
enrolment than the college has ever
had
The college faculty has been practi-
cally doubled, and the first faculty
meeting Will be held fsoday. The
formal exercises OF opening the new
buildings with an address to new
students and the turning over OF the
buildings to the president OF the col
lege by the building committee will
be held next week. Further announce
ments of the ceremonies will be made
later.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-15
cARToON|ST HENDERSON
MAY MAKE HOME HERE

MI russell 8. Henderson, cartoon
'st of wide experiences and much abili-
", ~ in Riehmond for a few days
inv estieating the possibilities OF the
city with the possible idea Of locating
here 10 the field seems promising
Mr. Henderson began his work as a
cartaenist in his home town OF Char
lottet N. c., where he did much work
fer tho Charlotte News, Chronicle and
Observe-. Mr. Henderson, was stu
dent st Trinity college for two years
and while there was very popular
2.thlete, He continued his drawing
and went from college to the Pitts
burg Post. with which paper he
worked for number OF months as
chief cartoonist. He resigned his po-
sition with IN a paper to open schoo,
for cartoon!s.s In Charlotte. Of which
he was president and chief instruc-
tor, A flattering offer from tho Chi
cago Record Herald carried him
North again, and from here Mr.. Hen.
derson vent to New York, where he
has special work with the New York
Tribune Mr.. Henderson became In
terested in prospects of Richmond as
n possible art and cartoonist center
and through the influence Of friends,
came here to look over the situation.
He will be here for several days.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-15
SHILOH BAPTISTS
EXPRESS BELIEFS

The COMMITTEES on temperance OF
the Shiloh Baptist associat ion, at Its
recen. session. made the following re-
port, which was enthusiastically, and
unanimously adopted. The associa-
ton declared that defeat of the
enabling act would set back the cause
OF temperance In Virginia at least a
generation.
ITO the Shiloh Baptist association:
Your committee on temperance
their opinion, the temperance senti-
the State and nation than ever be-
fore. The general asse mbly, at tits
last term, recognizing this sentiment
and feeling the general demand for
further temperance egislation, enact
ed what liz known as the enabling
act. leaving 1t with the people to
say whether or not our State shall
in the future, prohibit the manufac-
ture and sale OF Intoxicating liquors.
for beverage purposes. The people
Of Virginia vote upon this great issue
the 22nd day Of this month. and the
success or failure thereof depends
largely upon the interest manifested
in its behalf by the Christian PEOPLE
between now and the 22nd. The Bap7
lists of Virginia and the Shilah a3so-
cation have always stood In the front
ranks OF the temperance forces In the
State, and It bohooves them at this
critical period 10 80 to 4 thAt 0nir
temperance banners hre st1u flymE -
q defeat 70 tenpsrd1ce - ~ 33nA
Of this month IQ1@ "A balx III -
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-15
PERSONAL |: 4 5 D WORK IS
URGED BY W.C.T.U.

AT an enthusiastic conference held
in ne rCpiaS OF The w. C. r. L. head
quarters. the white ribho. RS urge q
upon their member and fri nds The
areat impol aaco ~ personal work in
.ha remaining days of the campaign
---4-l-@ -pnlItea-ett- HAT -feett would
result from each active and honorary
member interesting themselves 10
personally ser every voter of their ac-
duaintanca and ask him to vote to
asE9 temptation out of ths way OF the
aoys by banishing the saloons. ANY
spectacular or sensational methods
would meet with no favor on the part
Of these workers who DEAN practical
work in getting men to vote right the
needful thing.
Mrs. Amy c. weech, the W. c. T. II.
national organizer. mad a strong
talk. She IA now engaged in a
speaking tour in Chesterfield county,
where she Is pleasing her good
audiences,
The "silver-Tongue," Mrs. Ropp, re
turns here for weeks itinerary on
next Tuesday. She will speak Mt
Laurel-Street Methodist church Tues
day night. and Randolph Street Bap-
list church Wednesday night.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-15
BLACKSDURG HEARS
REV. DR.. PERUVIAN

Blacksburg, Va. Sept. 14.-Ex-Gov-
ernor r. Il. Glenn, OF North Carolina,
was unable to fill HIS engagement to
speak at Blacksbrrg Saturday after
noon sin behalf of Statewide prohibit
ton and the large audience that as
sembled in the german club hall OF
the Virginia Polytechnic institute, had
the pleasure OF hearing a very able
address on the Issues of the present
campaign Of Rev. @. w. Ferryrnan. of
Norfolk, Va, Prof. s. r. Pritchard.
Of the college faculty, introduced DR..
Perryman and the Invocation was
made by Rev. r. II. Nelson OF Christ
Episcopal church.
The speaker presented a number OF
very convincing reasons why Virginia
should vote In favor Of Statewide pro-
hihition, and followed the usual lines
Of argument that have become familiar
during the campaign. While the ma
tority of the audience were probably
In sympathy with the views held by
DR.. Perryman, the arguments he pre-
sented were not questioned by any
who hold opposite opinions.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-15
Charters Granted

The State corporation commiss<a
yesterday granted the following
Amendment to charter OF Mason
Coal and Coke company, West Vir-
ginia charter, reducing It's capital
stock to s135,000.
Charlottesville Sand and Gravel cor
poration, Charlottesville. VA $500 to
S25 900. Sand and gravel bushes
f. A. Peyton. president, w. j. Keller.
secretary and treasurer--bcth OF
Charlottesville, Va.
Bassett Cotton company. inc. Nor
folk. Va. $500 to $4,000. Cotton
buyers w. b. asset, president; M.
E. Bristow, secretary-both of Nor
folk, Va.
Mcclure Bottling company. inc.
Haysi Va. $4,000 to $1,000. Bottling
soft drinks. o. J.. Scyphers. pres'-
dent, Haysi, Va; G. c, Anderson, sec
rotary and treasurer. Mart, Va.
He rrison Transfer company, mo.
Norfolk, Va. $500 to $4,000. Drayage
business II. Fl. H.rrison. president;
Robert N. Groner. secretsry--both of
Norfolk. Va
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-15

Mr.. end MrA Edward Marshall
Cabefl. OF Waynesboro, announce the
Epp1uaCheuE mHrr4Hge OF fne3r daugh-
ter. Ruth Holmes Cahell. to Mr..
William Fitzgerald, Of Salem. Va, the
wedding 70 take place September "a.
IRA. Hallie CAtiin Dasfs announces
Mo enlargement end approaching
marriage Of her daughter. Harriet
Elizabeth. TO Hume raicott stith. of
this CITY. The wedding will take
1880 dux3ng the month OF October.
Dn ana Mrs. e. r. Turner of
luithdeld, announce the engarennent
ana approaching marriage Of their
daughter. Evelyn Frances, to Herbert
Woodson Tompkins. OF Richmond,
s'
M. ana Mrs r.. w. Thorne, OF Nor
Folk. announce The engagement and
i 1bprcNcninE marriage ofstheir daugh-
~. Nt1drAA Virginia. "a DR.. David
BSyam " Alabama The young
ro1plS 40 ~ mndss Appointment a.
4 m a soreish mission
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-15
ALL ENTRIES CLOSE
! FOR BIG STATE FAIR

Manager Abram warwick. OF the
Virginia State fair, calls attention to
the fact that entries for all DEPART
ments. except the running races, Will
close on September 10, and that
blanks may be secured from him at
headquarters. In the Mutual building,
any day this week.
'All the departments are filling
rapidly" said Manager Warwick yes
terday. The fair this year promises
TO be the most complete In its exis-
tence. The farm department will be
particularly attractive, and the do
nestle department will be much
greater than 1t was last year, the
banner year since the organization
OF the association"
Concessionaire Lewis stated yester-
day that he had several hundred ap-
pIications for space for refreshment
stands and amusement booths, and
that all available space was being
rapidly taken up.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-15

Rev. w. II. vickers, the "srnging
and preaching evangelist, will assist
Rev. c. Fl. Gootee in thirty day
evangelistic series OF meetings, which
were opened last night under large
tent on Cherry street. nearly opposite
the main entrance to Hollywood
cemetery.
A number OF Christian workers and
singers will take part in the serviceA
The services Will begin every night al
$3.50 o'clock. There Will be a daily
afternoon service at $3.50 o'clock.
Christians of all Denominations have
promised to lend their help. All are
invited.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-15
TWO CHILDREN DIE
IN SEVERE STORM

Irvington. Va, Sept. 1.-THE Sc
we're wind and electrical storm Of
last week did much damage, the
wind doing most damage between
Callao and Rainswood. on the border
II Richmond and Northumberland
counties. Bethany Baptist church Is
such a wreck it Will have to be re-
built. The dwelling of Ernest VIA
stead was blown to pieces. G. A.
Richardson's residence was greatly
damaged. Several barns were demol-
ished. The only horse of w. G..
Brown was killed by lightning The
Oakley oyster house. on the Kappa
hammock, was struck by lightning and
partly burned. The daughter of
Branson Dawson, colored, was killed.
In some sections hail did much dam
age and the rain fell In torrents.
age and the rain fell In torrents.
Very little rain fell here, and it is
too dry to fallow clover.
lightning also struck the residence
Of T., W. pagle, in lower Middlesex
county, killing one Of his children, a
girl or ten years. and severely in
Turing another daughter, thirteen
years old The residence was badly
damaged The residence OF John
Wright, nearby. was also struck and
damaged.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-15
B i''s''---sf r. r y1Og1s

Tbs marriage Of Mss Bess'. Asfhv
Caano. Gaf5rsfe- e. Mr. aud Mrs J,
W EaHr0s, % Char 7ottcgvlile. 10 Mr.
Wi9ilAa V. Eetts of Chicago, an
airsAls of!1he University Of virginis
4pck race Sunday evening at the
High Street Baptist church. Char
lettesv8He, the Rev. Henry w Battle
- r.. Officiating. Mrs. n. Fl. Hay-
kinE, Of Kansas, sister II the bride,
was ustron OF honor. while Mr.. John
IRWIN V5ney. Of Newport News. was
beEt man The ushers were the Re-.
y ohm Is. Ernest, Jr.. OF Norfolk, and
deArH Howard NJ McNanna way.
Henry w. Battle. Jr., and Lawrence
Uknmn, Of Charlottesville.
Mr. and Mrs. Belts left over the
Cnes3pea-ke and Ohio railroad for
N0k6DtA wnAre they will take the
hcA& 1oY 4sw York and ether North
asn esieA 1krsr which they will make
'<hAe AcU4o in Chicago. where the
kT60ln " = mechanical engineer.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-15

Judgment, retard the movement in
this State at least a generation. To
this end we would recommend that
our association put itself on record
as most earnestly endorsing the great
w(rk now being accomplished for
Statewide prohibition by the Anti-Sa-
loon League of Virginia. the Woman's
Christian Temperance union, and all
other organizations and individuals
engaged in the great work. Believing
also. that our association should do
what 1t can In the way OF enlighten-
ing the people upon the temperance
subject. We would further recon-
mend that this hour each day be set
aside for an intelligent discussion OF
Statewide prohibition
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-15
Citizenship Is
Restored Veteran
AfterF orty Years

Governor Stuart yesterday after
noon removed political disability Of
James w. Jewell. Confederate
veteran. who had been without
citizenship rights since March, 1868.
Mr.. Jewell, who was a private In
Company X. Tenth Virginia infantry,
II. s. A.. having enlisted March II,
1862. was convicted in Clarke county
OF horse stealing and sentenced to two
years Imprisonment. Captain X. S.
Parks. Of Page. who is still living. was
commanding officer of his company.
Though he has been free for more
than forty years the veteran had
never before sought to have political
disa biiity removed.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-15
Miss Carneal Has
Returned Home
AWOOD.wATSoN WEDDING Will
HE CFIaEBRATED SOME TIME
IN NOVEMBER.

Miss Nell Carneal, who has been
spending some time in Paris, arrived
In this city Saturday and is now with
her parents, Mr. and Mrs, j. ID. Car
neal of 223i Monument ayneue. Miss
Carneal made her debut in Richmond
several Winters ago and WAS one of
the moot popular young girls of Ter
season She has spent the past year
In Europe ana is considered one of the
most attractive American girls that
ever visited Paris.
Miss Carneal has had some thrill
ling experiences in Paris during the
present war, and her many friends IN
Richmond are delighted to have her
home,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-15
LOSES HOME BY FIRE FOR
SECOND TIME IN IS MONTHS

Luray. Va, Sept. 14.-For the Sec
ond time within eight months. Charles
N. Abbott. farmer of this county,
has lost everything by FIRE, his dwell
ling and contents having been destroy
ed about 8 o'clock Friday night while
his family was attending religious
meeting within sight Of the home.
Both fires were Of mysterious origin.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-15
Building Permits

Inspector Butler yesterday isshed
permits to the following: r. A. Babgh,
to repair frame dwelling. 317 East
Ninth street, South Richmond. to cost
$500; Mrs. T. II. Reynolds, to repair
frame dwelling. 405 West Fifteenth
street. South Richmond. to cost 800;
J. N. Brennenan, to repair frame
dwelling. on Pumphouse road. near
B.anton avenue. to- cost $3.50; r. C.
Walden, to repair brick gernrge, 2e23
West Grace street. TO cost sl75.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-15
rece0tion Tonight.

An info nal r~eeptlon will be given
10 Inc 6ele ate5 and their wives at
bending the y rginie Pharmaceutical
association In rae Jefferson hotel ball
room thu evening > 10 IL o'clock
Many interesting 8 will be Ia al
Delightful ore
II Wcdir e luncheon W. he
Eivtr 81 purtry Ciu9 Of Virs mia
frcns o'c'3cs.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-15
Winter Arrires

Harrisonburg, Va, Sept. 14.-With
slight frost at night and the Their
mometer below 40, Rockingham
county has had a freakish output of
weather for several days. Winter
clothing and fires are popular In the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-15

The wedding of Miss lillian Eudora
Watson. daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs
William Gray Watson, whose engage
tnent TO Mr. H Egrie Wood, son Of
Mr.. and hrs. Henry N, Wood, was an
bounced yesterday morning. Will take
bhceesone time In November.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-15
In Baltimore.

Gays che Baltimore Sun:
ssDr. robert 9. Bryan. OF Richrn ID,
Va. wl.nss marriage to Miss Grace
HKFHfI5dU WIN HFo place On Saturday,
I October ~. Is the guest OF his
nnanceo's mother, Mrs. S. MARYLAND
Hamilton. at Oak Hill, her country
homo IN Howard county
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-15

Miss Harri q. Buchanan ana her
mether. who have been spending the
GUNNER IN Fsut 2pe. have landed in
Motreal, CanaGa. and VIII probably go
TO New York for a few days before
returning 70 Richmond.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-15
SOCIETY

board OF the Southern Baptist con-
vention. will leave Norfolk October l
for their field of labor. in Northern
China
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-02
7. H. BR|NKLEY DROWNED
AT VIRGINIA BEACH
Washington Man, There for His
Health, Ventures Too Far Into
Treacherous Surf.

Thomas H. Brinkley Of 2lO9 Nichols
avenue southeast, Anacostia, was drowned
at Virginia Beach yesterday. He had
ventured out too far in the surf and was
taken with cramps.
Sergt. H. Loveless. mounted orderly
for Col. Ourand Of the National Guard
Of the District Of Columbia. attempted tc
rescue Mr. Brinkley. When a physician
arrived, however. Brnkley had been II
the water SO long he could not be re-
suscitated.
He lived with an aunt. Mrs. Carrie
Bishop, and an uncle, Mortimer Frazier
He was twenty-four years old. and was
manager for a grocery and provision
store at It'll and H streets northeast.
Last spring he was operated on Tor ap-
pendicitis He had gone to the resort in
an effort to regain his health, having
been there since last Tuesday.
He was unmarried and his mother Is
dead. His father, w. H. Brinkley. sur
wives him.
Mr., Brinkley was born and educated
In this city. Part Of his education he re-
ceived in the public schools here and part
in Gonzaga College. He lived in New.
port News for time and while there be-
came a member Of the Knights Of Co
lumbus.
Arrangements for the funeral have moi
yet been completed. The body Is ex-
pected to arrive here tomorroy morning
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-02
BRANCH OF SOUTHERN
RAILWAY RE0RGAN|zED
Important Chanfes in Accounting
and Auditing Department
Effective Yesterday.

Important changes in the organization
of the Southern railways accounting and
auditing department became effective
yesterday. resulting In complete shifting
Of the personnel of that branch of the
railway. High officials declared yester-
day that the promotions attendant upon
the changes signify the company's inten.
ton to make efficiency the sole basis 70,
elevation to the higher offices In the
service.
The controller Of the Southern, A. H
Plant. under whose direction the changes
were made, established new position. to
be known as assistant to the controller
To this Office he appointed ]. B. Duke
formerly auditor of revenue. ]. A. Rob-
inson, formerly auditor OF freight ac-
counts. becomes auditor of revenue. and
F. A. Truan formerly chief clerk OF the
freight auditing department, becomes
auditor of freight accounts. There will
also be a new Office known as assistant
auditor of disbursements.
]. B. Duke. who has become assistant
to the controller is widely known In
the railway world. Last summer, upon
Duke was Immediately appointed au-
ditor of revenue. He put into opera
ton many schemes for the welfare OF
the company's employees.
]. A. Robinson. who succeeds to the
position of auditor OF revenue, has
been with the Southern for sixteen
years. AS chief clerk to the auditor
of revenue he placed the office system
upon a high plane Of efficiency. and In
1907. when a change in organization
was made, Mr.. Robinson was appoint
ed auditor of freight accounts.
The new auditor of freight accounts
r. A. Truan, entered the local offices of
the Southern in 1895. at the time the
East Tennessee. Virginia and Georgia
railway merged with the Southern. He
entered the service of the q. T. v. &
G. railway at Knoxville. Tenn. in 1892
Mr.. Truan was appointed to the chief
clerkship of the freight euditing de-
partment in 1907, and held that posi-
ton until his promotion yesterday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-02
CANADA READY TO SUPPORT
GLAND IN EUROPEAN WAR
Makes Formal Offer to Send Amy to Help Mother Country
Fight Battes-Duke Of Connaught
May See Service.

OTTAWA, Ont, August IA formal
offer of military contingents was
cabled to England today by the Can
adian government. An emergency meet
ing Of the cabinet was presided over
by Premier Borden. who returned to
Ottawa by special train to meet his
associates and deal with the situation
Canada finds herself in as the result
Of the European war.
Premier Borden Informed his assoc
ciates he had received word that the
Duke of Connaught was hurrying back
from the west to give his personal at
tention to the critical affairs which
are expected to develop at Ottawa He
is expected to arrive Monday night
May Send $1,000 Men.
The government unanimously de-
cided to send to England an oher OF
men. Infantry. cavalry and artillery
will be included in any force sent for
ward, and 1t would number 10000 men
II transportation could speedily be OBJ
tanned for that number. 1t is estimated
that within two weeks it would be pos
sible to dispatch 10000 efficient SOL
diers, and within three months this
number could be increased to $4,000.
Offers for foreign service continued
to arrive from the commands OF militia
corps throughout the Dominion. The
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-02

war spirit APPARENTLY is growing in Can
ada, and 1t now appears that practical
ly every corps will volunteer for for
eign service should a call come
It Is understood that the government
has decided to make an effort to pre-
vent the departure from Canada of
Austrian and Hungarian reservists.
There are many thousands of them in
the country, to which they have been
attracted by railway construction work
which has been carried on during the
past few years.
Plan to Halt Austrians.
Word Is received that they are being
organized in bodies for return to Aus
tria to Join their colors and fight the
allies of England. It is recognized
that there may be some difficulty in
stopping them. but those who seek to
leave Canada through Canadian ports
will be held. II Is indicated.
connaught May See Service.
BANFP. Alberta, August 1.-The
Duke and Duchess of Connausht -and
their daughter. the Princess Patricia.
left here hurriedly on their special
train for Ottawa shortly before noon.
They were accompanied by their entire
suite.
1t is reported that the duke has been
recalled to England by his nephew,
King George.