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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-22

was the gayest OF the season at the
New Greenhrier. Many informal din
ners preceded it and later there were
u number of supper parties in the
Wistaria and Tudor rooms. Mr. and
Mrs. Bacon entertained informally
for the director general OF the Pan
American Union. John Barrett, of
Washington. Mr.. and Mrs Herbert
M. Hartman were with Mr.. and Mrs.
Bryce j. Allan Nearby were Count
and Countess En-. Del Sera, who had
party. including the latter's daugh-
ter, Miss Anna Peli Wright, and Mr..
Amanele Mastern Peruzelli. Others
having tables engaged included Mrs.
J. Frederick Schenck, Mr.. and Mrs.
Tyler Morse, Mr., and Mrs. Bradish
Johnson, Mr.. and Mrs. George Barr
McCutcheon, Mr. and Mrs. Colgate
Hoyt. Mr.. and Mrs. George p. Benta-
min. General and Mrs. Howard Car
roll, MFR. Alfonso de Navarro. Mr.
and Mrs. James D. Gallery. Mr.. and
Mrs. B. D. Pancoast, Mr.. and Mrs.
u. Crawford Clark. Mr.. Campbell
Steward Mr.. and Mrs. George Fl.
High and Mr.. George Stevens, who
entertained in compliment to Fred
erick Sterry and Barton II. Grundy
Registrations at the New Green
brier this week include Mr.. and Mrs.
Warren Il. Dennis, Miss Mildred E.
Dennis. Miss Henrietta Porter, Mrs.
Henry Plat. Mr., and Mrs. Thomas
Dimond, Mr.. and Mrs. r. f. Gala
her, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry u. Brews-
ter. Mrs. e. L. Crabbe. Miss Crabbe,
Mr.. and Mrs C. S. Pinkney, Mr.. and
Mrs A Fl. Livermore, Louis c.
Clark. Miss Mary Clark. Mr., and Mrs
y. Crawford Clark. Miss Zelina
Clark, OF New York, Mr.. and Mrs
Charles F. Brood err. of Ansonia; Mr.
Frank H Davis of Elizabeth: Mr.
and Mrs. c. IT. Wills, Miss Ruth Wills
and Miss Edith Holden, of Green
witch: Mr. and Mrs. George l. Gould,
Mr. and Mfs. Cabot Morse. OF Bost-
ton; Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Armoud.
Miss Meeker, Arthur Meeker, Mr. and
Mrs, philliu L. James, OF Chicago.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-22
BEST SHORT
STORIES FROM
THE EXCHANGES

Murphy was assistant cook on
board trooper" bound for India
The first morning he forgot TO wash
the boiler out after breakfast, conse-
quently there were tea leaves on the
surface Of tn soup when dinner was
served. To clear himself Of the
blame he went to the respective
messees and said: IF yez fond any
tay leaves in the soup you'll know
it's mint" =.
who is somewhat shy on general ed
ucation, but specialist in his own
field, was discussing the hard times.
Well" he said. there's one fellow
that / envy. He's busy oil the time.
Everywhere go see people using
his machines" who's that?" in
quired one Of the company. why,
this man Vacuum, that makes all OF
them patent cleaners"
Dean Hole once told a story OF John
Bright. A witty and persistent cler-
gyman was urging Mr.. Bright to sub
scribe towards rebuilding the church,
and got the natural reply that, as u
Quaker, Bright could hardly be ex-
pected to give for the purpose. The
clergyman replied that the building
must be pulled down first. and that
perhaps he would Hike. TO subscribe to
that part az the process IA thAs
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-22
Tappahannock
TAPPAHANNOCK. VA. sYarcn 81

TAPPAHANNOCK, VA. yarcn FL.
DIR. J. L. Henley, a prominent drug
gist Of this place. has just received
official notification of his appoint
ment as postmaster at Tappahannock.
and will take up the duties OF his Of
fee April list. He succeeds r. b,
Route, who has held the office con-
tinuously for about sixteen years. Mr..
Henley was postmaster during both Of
Clevelands terms. The two have held
the office alternately for nearly
twenty eight years.
Harrison Southwark. clerk or tne
courts of Essex, is in auandary, He
has received papers from Governor
Stuart appointing ]. NJ. Browder. a
notary public for the county of Els
sex. Mr.. Southworth has never heard
OF anyone in Essex by that name nor
have any Of his friends been able to
enlighten him. There appears 10
have been a mistake In the name or
the document was intended for some
other county.
Sickness has invaded nearly every
home in this community. Judge Y,
r. b. Wright and Thomas f. Biaxey.
Commonwealth attorney. have both
been confined to their beds for more
than a week, and Judge f. NJ. Ware
is Just recovering from an attack Of
illness.
DR.. and Mrs. III. r. Bristow and
children are spending the week as
guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. w. G. Tyler.
81 Richmond.
William Durham. who Is employed
by the Biggs Antique Furniture COM
pany. has again assumed his duties.
having spent some weeks in Tappa-
hammock, recuperating after an OPP
Grafton.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-22
SAUNDERS OFFICE
. PLEASES SOUTHS|DE

Much interest is manifested by the
citizens of the Southside in the nam
ing by President Wilson of John G..
Saunders to be United States marshal
for the Eastern district. John Saun-
ders has for about twelve years held
the position OF sergeant of Manches-
ter. and after that city was taken In
by Richmond he was made deputy city
sergeant, with Offices at Hastings court.
part II, In South Richmond. Atten-
tive to his business. and popular with
those with whom he transacted bust
ness MIR. Saunders won the regard OF
all who knew him. and tho people of
South Richmond feel that he has only
won his just reward
He win take up his new duties with
an earnestness OF purpose that has
distinguished his work in South Rich
mond, which will mean success for him
in his new position, and credit to those
who interested themselves in his be-
half
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-22

months. of blood poison. Miss Curtis
was the highest type of Christian
woman, and was beloved by all who
knew her. She taught a number OF
years in the public school here and
took a course at the State Normal
school. She taught in the Barton
Heights school during the present
session until taken Ill with erysipe-
las, which developed into blood poi
son.
She Is survived by her mother. three
brothers, Messrs. Lawrence Curtis, OF
Stafford, Richard and Frank Curtis,
of Washington. and four sisters, Mrs,
Isaac James and Mrs. Edward Helm.
OF Fauquier county, and Misses Olive
and Fannie Curtis, of Stafford. Fune-
raj will take place from the home
Sunday at two O'Clock. conducted by
Rev. D. J. Shopoff. ~
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-22
Waverly

wAyERLY, VA. March 21.-Mrs.
Jester A. Gray, OF Frederick. Md. is
spending some time with her sister,
Mrs. l. o. Vaughan, on West Main
street
Thomas Fl. Howerton spent Tues
day and Wednesday in Norfolk.
Mr.. M. r. Peterson and Mr. N.
Turnbull. OF Lawrenceville, visited
Waverly on Thursday Of this week.
Judge ]. F. West held part of
the March term Of Hastings court of
the city OF Petersburg on Saturday of
this week.
Mrs. Robert w. Arnold and son
have returned to their home in Wa
verify, after spending several weeks
with relatives in Mobile, Ala
Devaney Norris, who is attending
William and Mary college at Will
liamsburg, spent the week end with
his parents on Copperhaunk avenue.
c. c, Cox visited Richmond on Sun
day last
Miss Ellen Broaddus. Of Bowling
Green. spent Sunday with her sister,
Mrs. George f. Burt, on Main street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jake Meyer visited
Norfolk on last Sunday. returning
home Monday morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Cooley left Wa
verify on Monday for New York city,
where they will make their home.
Messrs. l. f. Shipp. p, T. Brittle.
]. w. Fitchett and Herbert Drewry
went to Richmond last night to wit
ness the Honey Boy minstrels
Mrs. Edward w. Chappell has re-
turned to her home In Waverly, af-
ter spending several weeks with her
father. Captain NJ. 3. Rowe, in Fred
ericksburg.
T. F. Johnson. of Baltimore. Md,
visited his parents near Waveriy this
week.
The Five Hundred Card Club"
met on Friday afternoon at the home
Of Miss Myrtle Harrison.
Miss Annie Martin. who is teaching
| In the high school at Norfolk. Is Wis
iting her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. w,
V. Martin, on Main street.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-22
Miss Janey =. Steel.

News was received here yesterday
Of the death IN Washington Of Miss
Janey F. Steel eldest daughter OF
Dir. George p. steel. of this city. Miss
Steel was a native of Richmond. hut
has lived In Washington for several
years. She was the sister OF Mrs.
James p Bowers, DR.. Frank r. steel,
Messrs. Albert and Thomas steel OF
Richmond; Miss Maud Steel, of Miles
CITY. Montana, and Mrs. j. Sutton
Jones, Of johnson City. Tenn. The
body reached Richmond yesterday at
ternoon and interment will be today
IN HOLLYWOOD.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-22
Dr.

case" said Bright. "Ill give ten
pounds"
A Devonshire man once invited a
socialist to visit his estate and see
what he had done for the villagers.
As they drove about the men touched
their hats and the boys and girls
"bobbed' and curtsied. Soon they
passed a man smoking his pipe. who
took no notice of the squire. "Ah"
said the socialist. That's the man for
me. He Is independent. calm. and
takes no notice OF all this sham and
glitter" Yes" replied his compan-
ion, that's the town fool
Down in Georgia a negro. who had
his life insured for several hundred
dollars. died and left the money 10
his widow. She Immediately bought
herself very elaborate mourning
suit Showing her purchase to- her
friend, she was very particular In GO
ing into details as to price and all
incidental particulars. Her friend
was very much impressed, ana re-
marked: Them sho il fine cioes. but,
hefo' heaven, what Is yo' gosn' to do
wifi all dis black underwear" The be-
reaved one sighed. Chile. when
mourns. | mourns,"
A good story Is told by Judge Rem
tout. which has reference to the ac-
coustic properties Of the central GRIM
inai court, London. These are not So
perfect as they might be- and there In
a decided echo from the walls. Some
time ago Judge Rentoul sentenced
prisoner to six months hard labor.
When the judgment was passed. Six
months hard labor" was echoed back
the prisoner turned to the warder by
his side and inquired anxiously, Are
these sentences to run concurrensiy =
An old gentleman In the north or
England had. in his later years. be-
come so penurious as to deny himself
many Of the necessities Of life.
friend. who had sent him some sacks
of coal called on him one day shortly
after and was sorry to find that the
old man was sitting fireless IN the
depth OF winter - hope the GOALS kept
you warm. Mr. g." she began. They
have indeed. Thank you very much
for thinking of me 20 kindly" said
he. But I'm afraid they are all gone
now" she continued. "Oh. no, quite
the contrary. / have not burned any
Of them. Whenever feel cold / car
ry sack OF them up and down the
stairs. The exercise keeps me warm
beautifully"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-22
CHINESE SEES no HOPE OF
C1NILIZING .FOREIGN DEVILS"

In his book, The Chinese Revolution
Arthur J, Brown reprints a paragraph
written by a Chinese who had seen
much Of Europeans and North Amert-
cans at Shanghai We are Away
told that the countries of the foreign
devils are grand and rich" the Chinese
observed, but that cannot he true. else
W hat do they all come here for p
They Jump around and kick balls
aas il they were paid to do 1t. Again
YOU will find them making long tramps
in the country; but that is probably
religious duty. for when they wave
sticks III the air nobody knows why.
They have no sense of dignity Tor they
may be found walking with women.
Yet the women are 10 be pitied. too.
On festive occasions they are dragged
around room to the accompaniment
OF the most hellish music
Another interesting paragraph il
from the pep of Chinese who had
just returned from tour of Europe
and North America. He wrote to a
relative as follows
you cannot civilize these foreign
devils They are beyond redemption.
They will live for weeks and months
without touching mouthful OF rice.
but they eat the flesh OF bullocke and
sheep in enormous quantities. That Is
why they smell so badly. Thay smell
like sheep themselves Every day
they take a bath to rid themselves OF
their disagreeaole doors. but they do
not succeed. Nor do they. eat their
meat cooked in small pieces 1t In car
ried into the room In large chunks.
often half raw and they cut and slash
and tear II apart. They eat with
knives and prongs 1t mixes a civil
lied being perfectly nervous. One fan
cies himself in the presence Of sword
swallowers. They even sit downaat the
same table with women. and the latter
are served first. reversing the order OF
nature. "--Kansas City Star.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-22
WOULD CORRECT
FALSE IMPRESSION
SIR. LAMBERT MAKES STATEMENT
REGARDING SOUTH RICHMOND
SPEECH.

In the discussion Of the bridge ap-
proacn made by George Lambert at the
south Richmond Democratic club Fri
day night, and the report OF the meet
Ing carried In the Virgtnian OF yester-
day II was stated that Mfr. Lambert
said that the present city engineer had
cost the city the sum of 100000, and
that at present he was costing the
city $500, 600 year. Mr.. Lambert, after
reading the report of the meeting, car
ried In the Virginian. asked that
the following statement be published
That he had intended 70 state that
the engineer had cost the city 100000
since being in office, and that II any
impression other than this was gained
by those who were present that he
wished to correct It,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-22
L. T. WILLARD TO
SUCCEED SAUNDERS

Although his friends have been work .
ing for him ever since 1t became known
that John G.. Saunders was Hkeiy 10
be named as marshal for the Eastern
district of Virginia, thus leaving vacant
the office of deputy city sergeant. j.
IT. willard. who Is an aspirant for this
position, announced last night that ne
was a candidate for the office,
1t Is not known who Judge Wells
will appoint to fill the vacancy left
by Mr.. Saunders. but the friends of
Mr.. willard feel confident that he Will
be selected.
II is thought that George Jones Will
also he a candidate.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-22
THE RICHMOND vlRGlN1AN-sUNDAY, MARCH o, 1914
.AOTAR|ANS TO EAT
AGAIN ON TUESDAY

At the afternoon meeting Of the
Rotaries on Tuesday. questions of So
Geological import will be discussed,
after luncheon at Murphy's hotel, and
the Rotaries expect to devolve some
thing from the discussion, which may
prove of benefit to the city as well
as tho citizens.
The Rotarians are preparing for a
big time. early in the spring. time
that will be Of the utmost Importance
to every patriotic citizen. The officers
and those who low all about II will
not give out a, hint as to what 1t is
all about, but they say 1t will be
great.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-22
Old Coins Found
In the Walls of
Edinburgh House

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND, March
.S.--While some workmsn were de-
molishing one OF the old houses in
High street. Ayr. ii tinkling sound
WAS heard IN the wall that was be-
Ing taken down and on searching the
ruins a large number Of silver coins
were found.
The contractor gave orders that the
rubbish should be screened. with the
result that later nearly seven hun
dred coins were recovered and hand
ed over 70 the crown authorities.
The money is mostly ~ silver and
nearly all Of II bears the date 1880,
The time of the reign OF Mary Queen
of Scots
The old wall from which the coins
dropped was several feet thick and
the house is believed 10 have 'front.'
Cd the street In the days Of long
ago r'he new Y. VI c, A building
ss 70 be erected on the site.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-22
OBITUARY
Fred W. Terrence

Fred w. Terrence, for many years
a member Of the BfieklayerH Union.
passed away at his homo. 2203 Bev-
erly street. yesterday afternoon at
b:15. Mr.. Terrence was affected
with bladder trouble, this later de-
veioping into blood poisoning. which
caused hts death.
He was sixty~one years old, ana Is
survived by "a widow, Mrs. Rosa V.
Terrence, two daughters, Mrs. Bian-
ton Mann and Mrs. Ellis Wilkinson.
and four sons, Fred w, Jr. Walter
II, Roy RI. and Joseph ]. Terrence,
all of this city
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-22

FREDERICKSBURG. VA. March
Civ. d. Scott. of this city, re-
ceived a telegram today telling OF
the deaf hof his brother. James A.
Scott. in Washington. Mr.. Scott
mad ehIs home In this city for num-
Der OF years and prior to his residence
here lived at Milford. He was con-
nected with the r.. r. and r. rail-
road, and was we'll known between
Richmond and Washington. He was
a Mason. being a member OF the Fred
ericksburg lodge, No. A. The funeral
will be held In Bowling Green on
Sunday afternoon at $3.50 o'clock.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-22

IRVINGTON, VA, MArch 2I.-Mrs.
r. r. Humphreys died at her home
near Harmony Village, Middlesex
county. Saturday night aged about
seventy-two years. Mrs. Humphreys
was an active member of Harmony
Grove church up 10 the past few years.
when her health became too bad TO
permit Of her going out She leaves
a husband. one son. r, n. HUMPHREYS,
and one daughter. Mrs. Maggie Taylor.
Interrnent was Monday, Rev II. j,
Goodwin, OF Trvington, conducting the
services.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-22
Mrs, Il, T.. MaIoney.

BROOKNEAL. VA, March Iii
The funeral of Mrs, +. 2. Maloney was
conducted at Roanoke church Thurs
day afternoon. services being conduct
ed by Rev. b. T. Bedinger.. Mrs. Ma
honey was eighty-five years old and Is
survived by Ave children: Mrs. Writ
williams. Mrs. Rosa NJ. Bass and Miss
Bertha Maloney, of Hat Creek: Mr..
David Maloney. of Darlington
Heights and DR.. Jack Maloney, of
Iowa
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-22

viii be in brief that the United States
appears before the powers OF the
world as an outlaw" because OF it's
repeated offenses in evading or vto-
lating obligations incurred in treaties
negotiated with foreign governments.
So far as can be learned no admin
istration spokesman has been charged
by the president with the duty OF am
plifying that section Of the presi-
dents address on the subject in
which he said that unless the repeal
bill was passed he would not know
how TO deal with other international
questions Of nearer and larger con-
sequences"
Great Britain's influence
The opponents of the repeal bill
will make the argument that there
is nothing in the Pauncefote
treaty. or any other instrument TO
which this government may be a. par
~. that abridges the right Of the
United States to give its vessels free
access to the Isthrnian waterway. Re-
publican and Progressive orators will
make the charge that the trans-eon-
tsnentaI railroads are responsible. In
part at least, for the action Of the
administration in demanding the re-
peal Of the exemption clause.
The chief cause for worry in the
administration situation liz the attempt
that has been made to show that the
president is actuated in this matter
solely by q desire to placate Great
Britain. Administration leaders fear
that this suggestion may eventually
arouse sufficiently public sentiment TO
endanger the bill when it reaches the
senate.
The temper OF the house over the
Panama question was strikingly
shown In today's discussion OF tne
river and harbor bill. Representative
Sims, Of Tennessee, who favors the
repeal Of the exemption clause,
charged that the river and harbor
bill was being delayed purposefy in
order that the free tolls lobby" might
have more time In which TO stir up
opposition. Representative Mann pro-
tested against this charge.
In the senate also there were levi
sences Of growing bitterness
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-22
One Express Company surrenders.

The news that the United states
Express company. prosperous for six
ty years, has decided to liquidate its
business, in order to save its assets
In the face OF the competition with
tho parcel post will be received with
unmixed joy in many quarters. 1t
will be cited as an evidence of the
success of the government in doing
ess-by sending a competitor to
the scrapheap. The pictured profits
OF the past. from which the stock
holders are now deprived. will seem
readily translated into gains for the
dear people. And all the undiscrim-
mating will be happy
But the express company's loss Is
not necessarily a peoples gain. The
cost of operating a business may be
different in different hands. Illustra-
tions Of this abound. Let us see how
this change will work out. If 1t may
be assumed that the business former
ly done by the United States Express
ronpany will now be performed by
the United States government, this
will mean Its transfer from a regime
of measurable efficiency to one of
demonstrated inefficiency. The unit
ed States government performs no
business efficiently. whether it be IN
"a printing office. in the postoffice, in
the building of ships, or in the MAX
Ing of postage stamps Its conduct
Of the lighthouse is woefully archaic
1t touches nothing except to impart
dilatoriness and wastefulness.
Now the inefticiency of government
operations must be aid for some
where, somehow and by somebody.
1t need not be met by the users of
the service. They will be charged low
or rates than the old express COM
panies, since general taxation can be
relied upon to do all the rest. And
just at the present the government
is paying the railroads nothing for
carrying these parcels, privilege
which the United States Express COM
pany never enjoyed. Competition pe-
tween concern which must make
ends meet and one relieved of any
such necessity is somewhat one
sided.
The United States government has
conferred on the interstate commerce
commission authority to regulate the
rates OF express companies. And its
regulating of railroad rates affords
sufficient evidence that 1t can do the
job drasticaily enough to meet all
possible needs And curiously, the
interstate commerce commission la
empowered by law to regulate both
post, since IT is the official adviser
the express companies and the parcel
OF the postmaster-g general in any
changes he may make under existing
law. We should thus have regula-
ton anyhow. regulation In abundance
and regulation hat would be ade-
Quate. That, in the Herald's reiter-
Rted Judgment. Is as far as the gov
eminent ought to go. Its taking over
the business only adds to the COM
plexities of politics. the number Of
politicians. the widening OF payrolls,
to be met In our widely diffused taxes
and our inevitably increased cost of
living. And 1t Is time we were CIV
Ing some heed to such tendencies--
Boston Herald.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-22
Candidates Are Active.

Following the meeting of the South
Richmond Democratic club held Friday
night many Of the candidates for the
different municipal Offices were seen
on the streets yesterday and last night
shaking hands with the voters. James
T Disney. candidate for the board of
aldermen from Madison ward, was seen
around willard's last night meeting his
friends
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-22
Mrs. j. T. Gould.

IRvINGTON. VA, March 21.--Mrs.
]. IT. Gould died at her home I'm Fleets
Bay Neck March 18th. after long Ill
ness, and was buried Thursday after
noon in the cemetery at White stone
Methodist Episcopal church. The de-
ceased was eighty-seven wears of age,
and leaves a husband and many
friends 10 mourn this loss.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-22
Mrs TINY Hall.

IRvfNGTON, VA, March 21.-Mrs.
Tiny Hall, widow Of John Hail. of
Mddlesex county. died at the home
OF her son. Henry Hall. Wednesday
morning at an advanced age. Mrs.
Hall was member OF Harmony
Grove church, and much beloved by
friends and neighbors Besides her
son. she is survived by two daughters,
Mrs. NJ. w. Revere and Mrs Clayville.
IntArment was Thursday afternoon.
Rev. r. J. Goodwin. Of Irungton, .