davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-28
CAPTAIN MURPHY DEAD.
Falls tC Floor While Phoning to His
Physician

Alexandria. Va. Feb. 27.-While
talking over the telephone regarding
his physical condition, Captain Pat
rick j. Murphy, employed as clerk
in the office of Herbert a Griffith.
yardmaster of the Southern Railway
Company, dropped dead shortly after
o'clock last night. Heart trouble Is
thought to have been the cause of his
death. He was advising his physi-
clan of his condition when he sud
denly fell to the office floor dead.
Captain Murphy was about forty
seven years old and unmarried. He
was for twenty years captain OF the
Alexandria Light Infantry and served
until the old company was dtsbanded
in 1907. He served during the Span
ish-Amertcan war. being first SER
geant of the company at the time.
At the close OF the war he was chosen
first lieutenant and later resigned. A
short while afterward he became cap
tain. succeeding Captain T, r. Coch-
ran. The deceased for many years
was employed by John Ahern & Co,
and later was connected with the
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
and subsequently accepted a position
with the Southern Railway Company,
which ne had held for several years.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-28
NO HAlF-HOl|OAY
FOR REVENUE men
OFFICES OF INTERNAL REVENUE
COLLECTOR AND CHIEF DEPU-
Try KEPT BUSY.
DOPE LAW IN EFFECT
PROFESSIONAL MEN WHO MUST
USE HABIT-FoRMING DRUGS IN
PRACTICE, REGIsTER--IN-
COME TAX RUSH.

Though Saturday is supposedly a
half-holiday at the Federal offices in
this city, the office OF the Chief
Deputy Thomas f. Meany, at the local
Bureau of Internal Revenue Collec-
ton was busy place all day. The
reason for the rush was the effort
of many physicians, dentists. drug
gists and veterinarians whose prac-
tice at times neeessitates their pre-
scribing OF handling of habit form
ing" poisons. as defined in the Har-
rison Law, to register before the law
becomes effective March /,
There are still several hundred pro-
fessional men whose practice brings
them within the operations OF the
law, who have not met the laws re-
quirements. and until they do so they
will be unable to practice except that
they lay themselves liable to the heavy
fine provided.
lector r. c. l.. Moncure yesterday
persons subject to the payment of an
income tax.
All persons having an income oi
$4,000 per year must make declara-
tions by March /, on which state
ments the amounts OF the income
tax to be paid the government /;
based Failure to make the declara
ton makes the delinquent subject &c
fine.
Both these revenue laws will be
rigidly enforced and within the nexi
few days agents of the bureau viii
make an investigation In the eastern
district of Virginia to ascertain who
are delinquent and why.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-28
MAY WORK NEGROES
ON GOTHAM JOBS
LAW AGAINST ALIEN LABOR ON
PUBLIC WORKS ENFORCED IN
NEW YORK

New York, Feb. 27.-The importa-
ton OF negro labor from the South to
replace the alien excavators on the
dual subway work is being considered
by the contractors as a solution OF
the crisis precipitated by the Court OF
Appeals ruling, which holds that the
provision of the labor law prohibiting
the employment OF alien labor on
public works Is constitutional,
F Clarence A. Crane. secretary OF
the General Contractors Association,
said today that 1t might be found
necessary to resort to negro labor. al
though the contractors generally con-
slider it less BILE than alien labor.
1t was recalled that negro 'muckers'
were employed largely in the con-
struction of the McAdoo tunnels and
of the Erie Railroad cat through the
Bergen Hills.
The commission was notified today
that the Rapid Transit Subway Con-
structing Company and the Bradley
Contracting Company had shut down
on their subway jobs in Lexington
Avenue.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-28

q conversational tone. and his power
lies In his earnestness and the effec-
tiTeness of his striking illustrations.
He Is close and dsvout student of
the Bible and stands fer the integrity
and inspiration Of the Scripture from
lid to lid" His widely-read series
OF books. known as quiet Talks, '
deal largely with the deeper spiritual
life and the practical expression Of
Christian faith
Mr.. Gordon is In great demand as
a speaker n: summer chautauquas and
in educational institutions. but finds
time for only a limited number of
special meetings. Richmond is ther~-
fore. exceedingly fortunate in secur-
Ing five days of his time.
The Weeks Program.
The services will open with an adj
dress al o'clock tonight in the Grace
Street PRESBYTERIAN Church. corner
Fourth and Grace Streets when no
will speak on the theme, How ar
cid town was quickly and radically
shaken up ard then shaken up anew"
He will speak at +. NJ. and 8 =.
NJ. ON Monday. Tuesday. Wednesday
and Thursday, and the following sub
iects will he discussed:
At 1 r. NJ
Monday" Discovering the Presence
of God"
Tuesday-"How 20 Assure Answers
to Prayer--the Great Simple Condi-
tions"
Wednesdav--"How to Assure An
swers to Prayer-~the Schol OF Prayer"
Thursday~-''The Significance OF This
world-War 10 the Thoughtful Chris
tan
vt 3 =. NJ.
Mondsy-"God on a Wooing
Errand."
Tuesday---"God's Need Of Human
Channels
Wednesday-"A Spirit Eye View
of the Earth"
Thursday-'"The Mastering Pas
sion
The services are open to all and IL
is expected the capacity of the church
will he taxed
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-28
S. D. GORDON, BIBLE
. STUDENT, TO SPEAK
EMINENT AUTHOR TO BE Al
GRACE-sTREET PREsBY-
TERRAIN CHURCH.
IS PERSONAL. WORKER
BEGINS SERIES OF LECTURES
TONIGHT-SPEAKS AFTERNOON
AND NIGHT DAILY, THROUGH
THURSDAY.

The announcement that s. ID. Cor
don is to hold a series of meetings
in Richmond has aroused a deep in
terest in church circles. Mr.. Gordon
Is already favorably known in Rich
mond, having been heard with great
pleasure as one of the speakers in the
notable Bible conferences held In
Richmond in 1914.
Mr. Gordon Is not a minister, but
received his first training in active
religious work as Y. NJ. c. A. sec
rotary. He was a successful banker
in Philadelphia, but was led to devote
himself to Christian work through his
early associations with u. l.. Moody
He served as State Secretary of the
Y. NJ. C. A. in Ohio. and quite early
in his active religious life developed
unusual gifts as a personal worker
Dcvout Bible Student.
Mr. Gordon's methods are unique
and entirely distinct from what Is
usually expected in successful evan
gelist. He never raises his voice above
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-28
OR, STEAR[Y At
lENTEN SERVICE
NEW JERSEY CLERGYMAN TO
SPEAK MONDAY, TUESDAY
AND WEDNESDAY.

Rev. Wilson r. Stearly. .. D., now
In charge Of ST Luke's r. r, Church.
Montclair. ". T., will speak at the
daily half-hour services, one 30 one
thirty. O'Clock, on Monday. Tuesday
and wednesday. March ! to 3. inciu-
sive, DR. StearIy is brilliant and
eloquent young clergyman, and Is
often a leading speaker at large con-
ventions.
Or. Stearly's first ministry was In
Cleveland, Ohio. at Emanuel Church.
From there he went to the Church
~ The Holy Apostles. Philadelphia.
one OF the largest parishes in the
Episcopal denomination, and noted for
IT. achievements in social work. The
IN rtsf consists OF a parent church
and three chapels. In Cleveland. DR..
stearIy devoted much of his time to
civic and charitable work. and was
connected with a number OF organi-
cations having such work as objects.
Hubert Carleton. ID. c. l., General
Secretary of the Brotherhood of st.
ndrew. addressed large audience
IN 81. Paui's Friday. He spoke to
men Friday evening in Grace Church.
and on Saturday to boys In st. James
parish House. DR.. Carleton's rapid
ana clear thinking and speaking, held
the attention spelibound from start
20 finish.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-28
TALK ON MISSIONS
AND EVANGELISM
SILLY SUNDAY AGAIN A TOPIC IN
SOME OF THE CHURCHES
TODAY.
T ELLIS OF GAMBLING
CASTOR OF CALVARY BAPTIST TO
d
POINT OUT RELATION BE-
TWEEN PRIVATE AND
PUBLIC KIND.

The all-absorbing subjects of Billy
Sunday will again be discussed in
some OF the churches of Richmond to-
day. Since that action of the Minis
tertal Union in extending an invita-
ton to the famous evangelist, minis
tiers and their congregations have been
greAtly interested in hearing OF the
ex-haseball player and his methods.
Last Sunday several preachers who
went to Philadelphia to hear him told
OF their Impressions and in the after
noon at the Central Y. NJ. c. A, and
the Railroad Y. NJ. c. A., several of
them addressed large audiences on
the subject
Today some of the ministers viii
have more to say about Billy. while
others inspired by the talk will preach
gelism.
Revival Power.
At Laurel Street Methodist, Rev. ].
Il. Jollin will preach in tho morning
on THE Sources of Revival Power, "
while Rev. j. j. Wicker will take as
his subject at Leigh-Sereet Baptist
Church tonight on '.Revivais and the
Billy Sunday Meetings" Man to
Man. or Gods Method of Saving
ing sermon of Rev. W. a. Cooper.
Of Central Methodist Church.
Missions will hold an important
place in the sermons today. Rev.
George r. Greene. missionary from
Africa, will preach this morning at
the First Baptist Church. The South
For Christ" special sermon to the
woman's Missionary Society at the
beginning of the week of prayer for
u - b 10
morning by Rev William l. Bell,
pastor Of Tabernacle Baptist Church.
The Methodist Orphanage will re-
ceive attention in two of the Meth
cdist Churches OF the city, Rev a. 3.
Sharpe, the superintendent. speaking
nj Clay Street Church In the morning.
and at Denny-Str Church In the
evening.
On Card Playing.
Interesting sermons Will he those
b. Rev. Carter Ashton Jenkins, Of
Calvary Baptist Church. In the morn
Ing he will tell Of the relation between
private and public gambling. paying
particular attention to card playing
In the home. while in the evening he
will tell why Young People Go
Wrong" companion sermon.
Union Services of Grace Street and
SECOND Presbyterian Churches will be
held this evening to hear 5. D. Cor
don. author of quiet Talks" a widely
read book.
The second Sunday In the church
attendance campaign of Monumental
Episcopal Church will be s'gnalfzed
BY the special sermon by Rev. James
w. Morris. u. D., the rector. and by
m unusually fine musical program at
the & o'clock services. John l.. Alex
andsr. the great expert on boys work
In the Sunday School. will preach at
che morning services of Seventh-Street
Christian Church.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-28
UNION STORES WILL
!. CONTINUE BUSINESS
ENTHUSIASTIC MEETING OF
STOCKHOLDERS OF COOP
ERATIvE CONCERN HELD.

Stockholders of the Union Stores,
Cooperative, met Friday night In the
stores. at Seventh and Franklin
Streets, heard a preliminary report
OF an investigating committee named
a few weeks ago. decided to more
strongly support the institution and
to continue the business, and ad-
journed to meet again on April 16.
The meeting was presided over by
J. Fl. Chappell, and an address on the
condition of the business was made
b~ w. G. Locker. President Will
liam ID. Duke addressed the meet
ing, surveying the business depres-
sion through which the country has
recently passed. and predicted much
better times to follow the good times
now appearing.
The stockholders. several hundred
of whom were present. were enthu-
siastic over the prospects. and each
determined to boost their business.
Many Of them. before leaving the
room, left signed statements showing
to what extent they will patronize
tae business OF Union Stores. weekly.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-28
SOUTHERN USING
.ALL-STEEl TRAINS
EIGHT IMPORTANT PASSENGER
FLYERS HAVE JUST BEEN
PLACED IN SERVICE.

Eight of the most important
through passenger trains of South
ern Railway have recently been
equipped with all-steel electric light
ed cars of the most modern design,
fiftJ-seven cars Just received from
the builders having been placed In
service.
The trains TO which this equipment
was assigned are: Nos. and 2, the
and Chicago. Nos S and s. the Flor
ida Special" between Jacksonville
and Cincinnati: Nos. % and 2s. the
Memphis Special" between wash
ington and Memphis; Nos. 20 and 80.
the birmingham Special" between
Washington and Birmingham; Nos.
35 and SO. the United States Fast
Mail" between Washington and New
Orleans; Nos. 81 and So. the south
eastern Limited" between Washing
ton and jacksonville; Nos. 43 and A.,
between Washington and Atlanta, and
Nos o7 and %. the Carolina Spe-
ciai," between Charleston and Gin
cinnati. Nos. 81 and So. the New
York. Atlanta and New Orleans Linn
ited.' is an all-Pullman train and
has been ail-steel since the introduc-
ton OF steel cars
The steel-frame cars, formerly used
in these trains. have been transferred
to other through trains. releasing
steeI-underfrane cars 10 be placed
in strictly local trains. releasing
wooden equipment.
All this new equipment is in addi-
ton to the seven steel dining cars re-
Gently placed In service and has been
provided m line with the policy oil
Southern Railway Company TO give
its patrons the advantage of every
possible protection and convenience.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-28
DEEPLY REGRET DEATH
OF JOHN L. WILLIAMS

The colored woinens auxiliary of
the League Memorial Hospital realizes
that IL has lost one of its best white
friends, Mr. John l.. Williams, He
was as good TO the colored people as
he could be especially to the needy
and afflicted Special prayers were
offered in every meeting for his re-
covery. but as Gods will must be
done, he had TO depart Whenever
these ladies went to him. he always
gave literally and with smile, and
bid them come again when they We're
in need. He was the treasurer of the
advisory board of this organization
He was always ready to give a word
of Christian advice. He is not dead
but asleep in the arms of Jesus
Done by order OF the Ladies' Auxil-
larry of the League Memorial Hospital
r. f. JONES. NJ. %.
MRS. FANNIE OLIVER, Supt
JAS, FRAYSER. Director.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-28
M MURTlE CASE
is POSTPONED

On account of the illness of At
torney Edgar B. English. counsel for
A. b. McMurtie, manager of the
American Loan Company, the case
against the alleged loan shark, which
was appealed from Police Court. was
yesterday in Hastings Court continued
until next Saturday. McMurtie was
convicted in Police Court for main
tanning a disorderly house. charging
usurious rates of interest. and general
abuse OF women who borrowed from
his concern. He was fined $50.
Commemorative Attorney Minitree
Folkes yesterday said that he did not
object to the postponement' OF the
hearing because 1t would give him
time to investigate another charge
against McMnrtie of bounding South
Richmond woman for = debt contract
ed by her husband.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-28
Held for Philadelphia.

New York, Feb. 27.--Harry G,
Lewis, a theatrical manager. living al
the Hotel Calvert. WAS held without
bail for thirty day to await extradition
to Philadelphia by Magistrate Apple
ton. in the Tombs Police Court, on
charge of being fugitive from JUS
tice.
Charles Hirsch charges that Lewis
obtained 1915 from him under pre-
tense of selling him a half-interest in
a theatrical production.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-28
sights Whale in Chesapeake Bay.

Captain Mike Burke, master OF Inc
Standard Oil Company tug No. ~. is
responsible for story to the effect
that there is a seveuty-foot-long whale
amusing himself in Chesapeake Bay
on arriving In Baltimore Wednesday
with light oil barges in tow. Captain
Burke reported having. on his out
word trip to Norfolk, passed the big
mammal at the head OF the middle
ground in the lower part of the bay
The whale, he said. was considerably
larger than tug No IL, and was in
full sight OF the crew of the tug for
several minutes. This is the first time
in several years that whale as large
as the one seen by Captain Burke
has been reported in the bay,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-28
CANNOT PURCHASE
CLlNN PROPERTY

The Glinn property adjoining the
property of the Industrial School and
Home for Girls. at Bon Air. cannot be
purchased by the institution with the
funds under its control, according to
the ruling of Auditor Moore, made
yesterday.
The trustees of the home had agreed
to purchase the property but when
the deed was presented to Auditor
Moore he held that the money in
possession of the trustees, which had
accumulated from the general ap-
preparation made the home by the
General Assembly could not be used
for this purpose. He was sustained in
his position by Attorney General Pol
lard. The money will revert to the
state Treasury. II amounts TO about
$500
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-28
FIREMAN ATKINS DIES.
Retired in Good Health Friday Night
Never Woke

Fireman Humphrey s. Atkins
about fifty years old. was found dead
in his bed at Engine House No. II
Twenty eighth and Streets. yester,
day morning at 5 o'clock. He was
call at this hour for watch duty
and Il was discovered that he was
dead Tv1e cause of his death was
thought TO ne due to heart failure
He appeared to be in good health
when ne retired Friday night.
The funeral will take place to-mor-
row afternoon ats o'clock from his
hdrhe. 10 t-2 North sTwentyseventh
Street Interment Will he in Oak
wood Cemetery.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-28
POPULAR PASSENGER
AGENT IS BETTER

J. c. West. the popular passenger
agent of the Chesapeake and Ohio
Railway. who underwent an opera
ton for appendicitis about four weeks
ago at the Grace Hospital. Is reported
improving.
For the last few days Mr.. West has
been in very critical condition owing
to peritinitis. which followed the
operation. but his physicians think
the crisis has passed and that he will
now improve safe
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-28
ANNUAL MEETING Of
ANT|'SUFFRAG|STS
ORGANIZATION WILL ELECT Of
FICERs ON THURSDAY
MORNING.

The annual meeting of the Virginia
Opposed to Woman Suf-
frage will be held Thursday morning.
March 4th, at II o'clock, in room
$50. Jefferson Hotel AS there is a
great deal OF business to be transact
ed. including the election of officers
for the coming yiear. all members are
urged to attend as punctually as pos
sible,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-28
ANOTHER HOUSE PULLED"


Located Next Door tn Church, In
Heart Of City.
Mrs. A. e. Mitchell. fifty-three yea rs
old, resident of Richmond for thirty
years, and proprietress OF boarding
house at lis North Seventh Street,
was arrested by Patrolmen A Fl. Gal
braith and J, ]. Smith, OF the Sec
ond Precinct. yesterday afternoon on
warrant charging her with main
tanning a house of ill-fame. She was
bailed before Magistrate Purdie for Z
hearing In Police Court Monday. The
arrest followed visit made to the
house Friday by piain-clothes men
to meet a girl at her home. She was,
of course. unaware Of the fact that
he was a member Of the Police De-
partment.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-28
AUTOMOBILE RIDE FATAL
One Killed and Five Injured Whc
Street Car Is Struck,

SIft&I NHT Is otIUCk.
Montgomery. Ala. Feb. al. Ben
yakar. confidential agent of the Bar
koot, Carnival Company. Ia dead; X.
G. Barkoot. proprietor OF the carni-
val, Is thought to be fatally injured,
and four others received more or less
serious injuries early yesterday. when
an automobile in which they were
riding crashed into street car. The
automobile was completely demolish-
ed. The others injured were J. j.
Davis, Gruberg. L @. Miller and L
~ butler. 80
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-28
MUST SHOW CAUSE FOR
FAILING TO MOVE BUILDING

A Police Court summons was is
sued yesterday for James Anthony.
OF South Twelfth Street. to appear
and give a reason for failing TO COM
ply with the demands OF the City En-
gineer. who ordered that he move
the Horse Show Building, on the
south side of Beverly Street, between
Davis Avenue and Elm.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-28
LITTLE ONE MAY RECOVER.
Open Fire Almost Fatal 10 Little
Girl

Open FFrN ALMOST Fatal 10 LdtfIc
Girl.
While playing near an open fire
yesterday morning. the fve-year- old
daughter of Mrs. r. A. Adcock, OF
IL 1-2 South Vine Street. was dan,
gerously burned. The chiid's dress
caught FIRE and in second was in a
blaze. Mrs. Adcock rushed into the
sitting-room to her daughters aid,
after being attracted there by the
chiid's screams. Ambulance Surgeon
Walker was called to attend the young
girl. It Is thought that she win re-
cover.
I'm extinguishing the flames that
ienvefoped her daughters clothing,
Mrs. Adcock was herself badly
burned about the hands ana armA
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-28
MRS. BELMONT BUYS LAND.

Bay.
New York. Feb. 27.--Mrs. o. H. r,
Belmont completed to-day the pur-
chase Of an eighteen-acre. estate
fronting on Little Neck Bay. ono OF
the choicest pieces OF property IN
that section Of Long Island. on which
she will build next autumn = hand
some residence. to live In during tho
spring and fall Of the year. Tho
prizes paid WAS not iess thkn tfGo.ee0.
It Fas formerly part Of the ~
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-28
No Decision on Poston,ce.

No decision was rendered yester-
day by Secretary McAdoo on the
question of the Richmond postoffice
site. according to a dispatch received
by The Virg!nian from its. Washing
ton correspondent.
The Pulaskian., 1915-06-04
PULASKI HEIGHTS STREET CAP
 SCHEDULES ADVANCED FIVE
MINUTES.


 The first street car now leaves Forest Park at 5:45 a. m. instead of at $50 as formerly. The schedule provides for a car every 10 minutes thereafter until 8:30 a. m.
 After 8:30 a. m. the cars runs at 20 minute intervals until 12 o'clock noon
 From noon until 4:35 p. m. there is car every 15 minutes
 A 10 minute schedule prevails from 4:35 to 2 D. m.
 From to 10 p. m. the cars are run every 20 minutes.
 After 10 D. m. until midnight there is a car on the even hour and half hour
 The important fact concerning the change of schedules is that the cars now pass a given point five minutes earlier than under the previous ar- rangement of time.
The Pulaskian., 1915-06-04
SPRAYING FOR APPLE TREES
First Summer Spray for Apples Should Be Applied Just Before Trees
 Begin to Blossom.

(By A. J. GUNDERSON, Illinois Experi-
 ment Station)
 If apple trees have San Jose scale, scurvy or oyster-shell scale, spray while the trees are dormant with com mercial sulphur at the rate of one gal lon to eight gallons of water. The first summer spray for apples should be applied just before the trees blos- som, at time when buds are show ing pink, but before they have opened. This spray should consist of lime sul- phur at the rate ot one gallon to 40 gallons of water, and to this mixture add arsenate of lead at the rate of two pounds to 50 gallons of water. These two materials should be mixed to- gether, the lime sulphur being spray for apple scab, and the arsenate of lead for the control of curculio.
 The second summer spray should be made immediately at the fall of the bloom, that is, after the blossoms have been pollenized, with the same mix ture as for the first spray. This spray is for apple scab, codling moth and curculio. The third summer spray should be applied about two weeks after the second. This spray is also for the control of apple scab, any cod. ling moth or curculio that may still be working on the fruit.