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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-30
At the Theaters


Mutt and Jeff in Mexico" is the
title of the third edition of Bud
Fishers cartoon comedy, produced in
musical comedy form by Gus Hill.
who has signified his intention to Of
fer an entire new play each success
sive season. 1t is unlikely that any
theatrical production in the history
of the American stage has enjoyed
success. both artistic and financial
equal to that which has been continue
Gus since the premier presentation of
the play more than three years ago.
Tired humanity seeks diversion. with
little thought or worry as to its ar
tistic origin. If a play or its actors
are able TO extract incessant laughter
from an audience naturally disposed
TO be incredulous, that play or actor
becomes an unqualified success Mutt
and Jeff" started tidal wave Of mer-
rment that has been continuous and
multiplying day by day since its in
ception. Like Bud fishers daily car
toons, as long as Mr.. Hill is able to
offer new comedy features each sea-
son, so long will Mutt and Jeff play
its yearly engagement to capacity
audiences. Not until the war in Mex
leo, did the idea of the title suggest
itself for the present seasons produc-
ton. Situations ludicrous In the ex-
treme. are suggested by Mutt as
the rear admiral and little Jeff
as the captain of a United States bat
tleship. One does not have TO stretch
their ina gination to any great extent
to conceive just how funny the play
will be. Mr. Hill has had an entire
new scenic production built at great
expense. together with the hundreds
Of gorgeous costumes necessary TO fit
the environment Theatergoers who
have laughed at Mutt and Jeff be-
fore, perhaps several times. will find
this offering so entirely new as to
have the effect of being an Innovation
Mutt and JEFF viii arrive on a bat
tIeship for an engagement on Friday,
matinee and night, at the Academy.
Manager Leo Wise is entirely justified
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-30
THE Midnight, Girl"

In the part OF Helena" The Mid
night Girl which will be presented
by the Shuberts at the Academy on
October s. Miss Viola Gillette is given
exceptional opportunity 10 display a
voice of beautiful tonal quality and
her talents as a light opera prima
dcnna, The Shuberts have supported
her with well-chosen cast of princi-
pals and large pretty chorus. Among
the rest of the cast are such we'll
known names as Madison Smith, Naidi
Hill, Neil Munroe. Eugene 'Hohen-
wart, Lillian Lawrence. Charles kauf-
man and Myrtle Gilbert.
THE Midnight Girl had, before its
New York premiere. enjoyed long runs
in the continental cities Of Europe, and
vas immensely popular in Berlin, from
which place it was brought first to
a small German theater in New York,
where it was discovered by the Shu
berts. The book is by Paul Herve,
and the music by Jean Briquet and
Adolph Philip, the composers of
Adele" IT is redolent in delightful
melodies and hilarious fun.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-30
MELLEN WILL NOT
Be PROSECUTED
FORMER HEAD OF NEW HAvEs
SYSTEM TEsTIEES REFORE
FEDERAL GRAND JURY.

New York, sept. 29~That the Fed
eral grand jury investigating tn
building up Of the New Haven ayHtGtp1
does not intend to prosecute ChaqEe
s, Mellen. the former president ufahG
New Haven road was Indicated by IA
Geilenss appearance rs a witness -
fore the investigating body today. 81
According To MIR Meiien's attorneys
J. w IL. Grim, the former presiaents1
appearance in the grand jury room
also amounted TO n recognition M
the part of the government that Mn
Mellen's testimony before the intAf1
state commerce commission at Wash
ington likewise exempted him from
prosecution under the old fndictmenk
charging him with couspiring in riolM1
ton Of the Sherman law 70 prevene
the Grand Trunk from invading the
New Hayens territory
Mr. Meileu was the only witness khfs
afternoon. His story is likely 10 IN
told by him before the interestate CONF
ings which were responsible for the
present investigation
MIR Mellen remained on the stand
an hour and fifty minutes.
About half hour before Mr.. Mel.
len was dismissed for the day. JameA
w. Osborn. special assistant to tho A.
orney-generaI in this case. hurried
from the room Thereafter, It il AAif.
the examination OF the former presi~
dent of the New Haven was conducte4
mainly by Special Assistant AttorneyX
General Frank NJ. Swacker.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-30
CROWDS ATTEND
EVERY SERVICE
INTENSE INTEREST EyINCED IN
EvANGELIsTIC WORK IN
PETERSBURG.
MANY PROFESS RELIGION
WILL LEAVE FOR 9TH
VICES ToNIGHT-MEET1N
WONDERFUL INFLUENCE.

Petersburg. Va. Sept 29.--As the time
FOR the closing of the evangelistic
meetings In Petersburg and Ettriok.
under the auspices of the Southern
Baptist convention, draws nearer. larg-
or congregations pour out to church
TO each service. At the conclusion Of
the services Wednesday night the
workers, who have been here more than
two weeks. viii leave for other fields.
Evangelist Henry Miller. who has
conducted the meetings at Monumen-
tai church. left yesterday ana Mr..
Radwin O. Bell, the singer at the Eft
rick meetings. has gone to Winfield.
kan where, on Friday night, he will
take charge Of the music i'm taber-
nacle meeting to be conducted by Rev.
Lincoln Mcconnell. of Atlanta,
Tar. Weston Bruner was called to
Atlanta last night on business and the
work in the other churches was COZ
Quoted tonight and win be tomorrow
night as follows:
West End-Evangelisis King and
Reynolds,
Messrs Lamb and School
field,
Grove Avneue-Messrs Kendrick and
McCravy
f2ttricIS--Rev. J. W TIickerman
pr. Lewis NJ Roper pastor of First
Baptist church will fiji the pulpit and
Dr, Wolslagel will have charge OF the
ral4ssc... - .s....s .-...,. ...
The meetings thus far have had
wonderful influence in the community
and many additions viii be made to
the numerous churches of the city of
all denominations.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-30
FATALLY INJURED
IN FALL FROM TRAIN

stanton. Va, Sept. 29.-Walter Y
Ward, a freight brakeman of the
Southern railway. was fatally injured
hy q fail hereath "a moving train at
Mount Jackson on Saturday afternoon.
the accident occurring directly In
front ot tee home Of his parents, Mr.
and Mrs G. II. Ward.
Mr Ward. who was twenty-five
years OF age, was hurried 10 the
Memorial hospital at Harrisonburg.
but breathed his last just as he was
being taken into tire building. One
leg was cat off entirely and the other
horribly manglcd.
Opiaion differs rs 10 whether the
deceased fell from the train or was
attempting to board it when the ac-
cident occurred There was no one
who actually saw the accident
He Is survived by his parents.
fo4r brothers, all of Mount Jackson
and three sisters.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-30
1.-THE yellow Ticket"

Tomorrow morRing seats will be on
sale at the box -ofiice of the Academy
of Music for the forthcoming engage
nent Of THE yellow Ticket" the pow
erful play of life in modern Russia.
Written by Michael Morton. produced
tv A. II. Woods, and with the prestige
of years stay in New York city to
recommend 1t. To all inquiries as to
the truth of the facts therein. the
author declared that THE yellow
Ticket is founded on absolute fact.
Mr.. Morton spent a year in Russia in
order to assimilate the correct atmos-
phere for mis- play,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-30
FIRST FOOTBALL Of
SEASON FRIDAY

Petersburg. Va, Sept 29-~The first
football game of the season played in
Petersburg viii be witnessed at Nc
Kenzie street park Friday afternoon.
The opposing teams will be the Rich
mond academy eleven and the Chester
eleven.
AS there are many football enthu-
siasts here, IT Is expected that Il large
crowd VIII be in attendance
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-30
Accepts Position la Petersburg.

Petersburg. Va. Sept. 29.-Mr. Percy
r. Rockwell a popular young Peters
burger, who for the past four years
has been successful travelling sales
man, has resigned his position with a
Richmond concern for whom he last
Travelled and accepted a position with
G. Il Nunnal1N, of this city. Mr.. Brock
wells many friends here viii! be pleas
cd to again hnd him among local bust =
ness Ssen,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-30
PETERSBURG GLAD TO HEAR
NEWS FROM STATE FAB,

Petersburg. Va. Sept. 2a.--Many Pc
tersburgers have been heard today
to express their pleasure at learning
that no whiskey viii be sold at the
state fair grounds in Richmond this
year and all refer with pride to the
fact that none has ever beef sold at
the Southside fair grounds here. ana
that last season, during four days
when more than 100000 people entered
tho grounds, not single arrest
was made.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-30

Shenandoah City,. II. Fergusoni
Tones Breek f. Chubhs. ssss
Western port---A L. Maiden.
Winchester sStaticn--~-fseo. w. Slower.
Winchester cfcuit-W. H. Hamp~
tell.
West Ere dericks~--D. ID. Roshorus
West Rocking han--G. X. Little.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-30
ELkS IN ANNUAL
SESSION TOMORROW

Petersburg, Va. Sept. ga splen-
did program for the reception and en-
tcrtainment of delegates to the an
nual convention of Virginia Elks.
which viii convene In this city Thurs
day for Il two days session has been
prepared.
officers of the local lodge have been
notified that a large attendance Of
delegates viii be on hand fully five
hundred being expected
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-30


will patronize the State fair next week.
And the fair throngs will flock to the
theaters for variety That's fair
enough. Eth, what?
Eddie Cantor. the new coon In
town" is just throwing EN- into
spasms at the Lyric. I'm a colleg5
bred eullud pusson" he SAYS to AL Lee.
What college? ?" asks Lee. 'Vassar,~
says Cantor Did YOU get your de-
gree?" Lee asks, jeeringly, mo. l
rallied on my crochetting," says the
cullud pusson. why. you don't even
Lee iibes. "A four years loaf" re-
1 spends Cantor, promptly
! THE Things That Count will be
seen for the last time at the Academy
4 tonight, but there's a matinee today.
They do say that De Witt Newlng
in the role of "the old lady from
Brazil in "Charley's Aunt" a roe
first played in this country by Etienne
Girardot, is funnier than q wagon load
( of monkeys with their tails chopped
off.
4 Cupid and the wireless are con-
pretty and amusing playlet in which
Bruce Duffett & Co. are appearing at
the Lyric today. Here Is a sketch with
real dramatic merit.
I Many patrons Of the Empire prefer
Florence Roberts in Sham" to the
excellent characterization she gave in
"Zaza."
Dutch Leaman says he once had
working for him a colored man who
looked and talked so much like Eddie
Cantor, the new COON" that he isn't
quite satisfied that they are not one
and the same. That's why he has at
tended every show at the vaudeville
theater this week.
The free -for-ladies matinees at the
Bijou brought the largest feminine
contingent to that theater yesterday
since the opening of the season. Again
tomorrow ladies will be admitted free
to the matinee when accompanied by
an escort who holds one paid ad-
mission. The two-for-one rule Is In.
mensely popular, but 1t cant be re-
tanned as permanent thing. OF
course. s3s
THE Cherry blossoms" bid fair to-
break the box-office record pf the mu-I
steal extravaganza company that pre-
ceeded them 1t the Bijou.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-30
HEBREW BUSINESS
PLACES CLOSE

Petersburg. Va. Sept. 29.-~Yom Kip
pur, the Jewish day OF atonement. and
a most solemn feast of the Hebrew
calendar. began at o'clock this af-
ternoou. This day is observed by both
the reformed and orthodox congrega-
lions of this city and by Hebrews gefl =
orally. In consequence, the business
places of all the Hebrews will be closed
until sunset tomorrow in observance
Of the occasion.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-30

Petersburg. Va. Sept, eat a spe-
cial meeting OF the board Of directors
II the Matoaca Bridge company. held
in the rooms Of the Petersburg cham
Der of commerce, last evening, the res
ignation OF MIR. J. II. Old as treasurer
was accepted, and Horace A. Hook was
elected as hts successor. Mr.. Old has
moved to Norfolk
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-30

in urging his patrons to &c -,,re seats
in advance; in fact, as soon as the
sale Is announced. Past experience
has taught him the aivisability Of
this. This is the big show, not the
-night-stand company
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-30

Petersburg, Va. Sept, 29.-Clyde
Crane, the eleven-y year -old white boy
who disappeared from his home on
South Sycamore street Friday last. is
stili missing. 1t is thought possible
that tire lad followed the 101 Ranch to
Richmond. though this is only sur
mise.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-30

Chicago. Sept. 2a.-The grain mar
ket today was less active and prizes
were irregular Wheat was firm an I
closed is cent IL / cent higher, but
other cereals were weak and closed
fractinnally lower
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-30
A|[W YORK TALKS
Of Rt0P[h|AG Of
STOCK EXCHANGE
AMERICA HAS FURNISHED $780,
ossa.o FOR INTERN ATIoNAL
t.sI. Ia WEAR AND WILL III r.
NINfs MORE
NisiI MORE

New YORK, Sept 90 Ie-Barkers in
charge of the 100000 gold funi
arrangement ~con;lnued their labors
today but affairs were s..N not in
shape To issue into any immeaiat"
action for the relief 81 The foreign
exchanges. 10 is still question TO
What extent the gold provision will
DE effective in restoring thc discount
facilities OF tho international money
market TO which we hR' hitherto had
access and on which we have @e"H
accustomed 10 rely for he continuing
process of adjusting debit balances
hat are now giving So murh t'a"ic
The assump tion is that tho London
market is ready 10 do it's part Ia MAX
tng a response such as banking ef-
forts IN this country call for Count
ing the gold exported this year up 80
the carry part Of August, the SHNscrip-
ton OF gold fer the Nov York city
lonn operation. and the Sl,au,eao, 900
fund now under negotiation. IL can
be seen that tire United States h8
actually or prospeCtvtily supplied
$500, 09e, 600 or more OF reserve money
for international uses N 1873. II
might be imagined That some sub
stantial recognition WAS due 10 the
manner In which American 0Hanc"
has met Unprecedented emergencies
and is still meeting them.
Talk Stock Exchange. ReopCnin&.
Adyices were received from various
clearing house centerz inCiudinz
ratshurg and Cleveland that The al
iotted subscription for the gold pool
has been voted and transactions based
uron 1t seem 10 }e in sight Whether
or not this prospect had anY efcct
on the sterling market is Il matter OF
conjecture. but foreign exchange was
relatively somewhat easier during The
dn*- .Remittances were quoted ga.
steadily al about 499 i-2 for demand
and IL for cables
Talk Of the stock exchange reopen
Ing was undated. bat discussions ell
have sn academic quality In THAT Their
Is prevailing conclusion postula'iny
the probable necessity IF some definite
atrn III The 'war atfbaf as pres fGeht
20 any Resumption ~ regular busl
ness securities market The failure
of a small stock exchange t1Tm was
curious incident because Of its pre-
namenon a. an occurrence during the
Suspension " the exchange. Lower
prizes were recorded in the new SO
etrit - 81 New York. the three year
bonds selling down about a poiut and
the other issues about ii half point
each
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-30
In The Spotlight

All the actor men and actor ladies
viii patronize the State fair next week.
And the fair throngs will flock to the
theaters for variety. That's fair
enough. Eth. what?
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-30

The Things That Count" will be
seen for the last time at the Academy
tonight, but there's a matinee today.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-30

Cupid and the wireless are con-
spicuously in the foreground Of the
pretty and amusing playlet in which
Bruce Duffett & Co. are appearing at
the Lyric today, Here Is a sketch with
real dramatic merit.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-30

Many patrons of the Empire prefer
Florence Roberts in Sham" to the
excellent characterization she gave In
"Zaza."
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-30

THE Cherry blossoms" bid fair to
break the box-ofiice record pf the mu-
steal extravaganza company that pre-
ceeded them 1t the Bitous ~
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-12
Do You Know

Buster, the champion heavyweight
turkey of Crawford County, Ohio, has
succumbed to his last ounce Of fat His
owner was ambitious that Buster, who
already weighed so pounds. should scale
90 pounds before he was dished up for
dinner The turkey was given the best
of food, and ate early and late. He
was putting on the final ounce of fat
and was being placed on the scales
when he dropped dead from fatty de-
generation of the heart,
The largest of the standing rewards
for medical research is the Breant prize
of $4,000 offered by the medical Sec
ton Of the French Academy Of Sciences
for the discovery Of a means to cure
Asiatio cholera. The entire sum will
be given to the discoverer of a genuine
cure, but the interest may be awarded
from time to time in smaller prizes for
work advancing the scientific knowledge
Of this disease.
1t has been decided to bring wireless
telegraphy into general use in the HUI
trawling industry. When the new
scheme is complete trawler owners will
be able to inform shippers Of the best
market to which to take their catches.
An insurance policy against loss by
fire or frost for $50 900 was effected
on pear tree-the most valuable I'm
the world-owned by H. A. Woodwork,
Of Whittier Cal, who last season rea-
lized $500 from its fruit,
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-12
CONSTANT READER.
Rnnning to Seed.

Newly wed, very happy utterly mex
perierced and really rather ignorant
they were all these things And they
had q new house, with a little garden
at the back. Of which-though neither
Of them knew much Of matters horti-
cuural-they were both Unfortunately
proud.
Dolly" he cried. bursting into the
house one afternoon. there's some as
paraFus just ready for eating. Come!
Yon shah gather the first fruits from
our garden"
There was nothing she would like to
have done more. But. alasl asparagus
gathering was not one OF her strong
points. In fact, she didn't even know
what tire stuff looked like In its nat
Jral state. So, anxious not to give
herself away she decided to be eau
tious
NO, John" she said; you'd better
DO the cutting. You're taller than !
am. IN hold the ladder"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-12
Up-to-Date Jokes

A young soldier, dining at a London
coffee house, ordered plum pudding
When it was served he sat for some
time looking at It with an amused ex-
preston. Then he unbucked his belt
and unbuttoned his tunic. The waitress
who had been watching him curiously,
now became alarmed wondering what
his intentions We're, and she FASTENED
to fetch the proprietor
wei, young man said the latter
on his arrival what are you up tor
up to-" echoed the young soldier TT
you would like to know, I'm going to
try to jump from one plum to another
in that pudding"
From the Emerald Isle, he was look
ing for work, and 80 took his stand in
a group at the gate Of a large engineer
ing establishment. BY and by the fore
man appeared.
Are there any drillers here?" he
asked
Yes" answered Pat, stepping for
ward.
lie got tho job at once, but had not
been working long at a machine when
II broke down.
where, man. did you learn driling?"
demanded the foreman, in anything but
pleasant mood.
in the militia" was the reply,
host who was nervous and mex
perienced rose hurriedIy at the conclu-
sion of song one Of his guests had
given.
Ladies and-er- gentlemen he said,
before Mr.. NJ began he asked me to
apologize for his voice, but [ omitted to
do so--er--so--L--er--a apologize now!"
Tucker--Why do / look so troubled
We'll, last night l dreamed / died and
was buried. Parker and ! saw the
tombstone at the head Of my grave.
! Parker-Saw your tombstone, en-?
| And what Of it?
"Why. I'm trying to live up to the
epitaph | saw on it,
! A weu-ltnown rector was visiting one
Of his poorer parishi1ncrs an old WON
| an afflicted with deafness.
She expressed to- the rector her great
regret at not being able, to hear his
sermons on account Of her irnrmity
| Desiring 10 be sympathetic and to say
| something consoilng. he replied, with
| unnecessary Interpretation,
! You don't miss much
80 they all tell me- was the dis.
concerning reply from the woman.
1t was, Of course an Irish paper which
ment as follows. For sale, baker S
| business: good trade large oven; pres
' ent owner been In 10 for seven years
good reasons for leaving"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-12
Advice to the
Lovelorn
By BEATRICE FAIRFAX.
TELL YOUR FATHER.

Dear MISS FalrIaA'
A gentleman friend calls at the
house every night in the week. If
he happens TO see me talking TO
another man, he pulls me away
from him He has very jealous
disposition. lie claims he loves
me, but / only care for him as a
friend / have told him several
times TO keep away, but he does
not listen to me- DAISY.
His possessive attitude toward you
not only is distasteful to you, but Will
cause unpleasant comments from
others. Stay In your room rather than
see him. II that does not cure him
tell your father or your brother.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-12
A Steaming Hot Dish
for Cold Nights

When the air is snappy and you feel
like having a steaming hot meal that
win put vim and life into you. try Faust
Spaghetti
Serve IL real hot-cooked with ripe
red tomatoes. Sprinkle some powdered
cheese over. All you need to go along
with It is plain bread and butter and
you We got meal that will surely touch
the spot Nutritious, too--a 100 pack
age of Faust sphaghetti contains four
times more nutriment than pound of
the finest tenderloin steak.
Cut down on your meat bills and eat
Faust Spaghetti oftener. Make II the
chief meal at least twice a week; as a
side dish serve frequently. Write for
tree recipe book, Buy package at your
grocer's to-day-5c and 10c.