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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-28
v. ?. |. A. BAZAAR To
OPEN NEXT MONDAY

The weekly prayer service OF the
Woman's Prohibition League of Amer
lea was led by Mrs, John Lindsay
this afternoon at o'clock, Subject.
Government" The meeting was well
attended.
AT the business hour and following
this service the plans for the bazaar
were completed. 1t will open Monday.
November i at ! O'Clock in the new
store. 3la West Broad Street and
continue through the week
A special program will be rendered
each evening at Sis o'clock by fine
talent. There will be no admission
charges to these entertainments and
the public Is cordially invited to at
tend
Liberal contributions are coming
in from the leagues throughout the
State and many liberal donations are
being received.
The store will be open Thursday and
Friday. Those having promised any
thing or any persons desiring to aid
in this cause can send their donations
TO 31e West Broad and the ladies in
charge will be delighted TO receive
them.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-28
WISE DEMOCRATIC CLUB
ISSUES STATEMENT
Had No knowledge of or Interest in
Threat to Rule Wise Sup
pOrters Out Of Party.
TWO ISSUES INVOLVED
Question Before Voters Is One of
Qualifications OF Candidates and
the Methods Practiced BY City
Committee.

The executive committee of the
George f. Wise Democratic Club met
last night and after an interesting
meeting gave out a statement. In
which they declare the supporters of
Mr.. Wise have no knowledge of or
interest in the publication that the
City Committee would rule Wise sup
porters out of the Democratic party.
The statement follows:
There are only two issues to be
determined by the voters between Mr..
Wise and Mr.. Haddon.
Observation-Disclosures Judge Rich
ardson, whose services as police JUS
tice. Commonwealth's Attorney. Mayor
OF the city and judge of the Hust-
ings Court, and most intimately ac-
quainted with the requirements OF
the once, appointed Mr.. Wise from
the names submitted to him. until
the people could choose their Com
monwealth's Attorney.
Standardization of Candidate:
Mr.. Wise could not submit his candi-
dacy to the committee for the reason
that a majority Of the committee was
slated for Mr.. Haddon before OPP
portunity was given to Mr.. Wise or
other prospective candidates to be
heard. To prevent the commi ttee' g
action denying to the voters choice
for the Office and to prevent. as a
member OF the committee we'll put it.
having his head. mashed off, It be-
came necessary for Mr.. Wise 10 deny
the right of part of the committee
to elect a Commemorative Attorney
for Richmond, without even a hear
ing from candidates or expression OF
sentiment by voters
We have no knowledge of or in
eerest in the publication that the City
Committee would rule Wise support
ers out OF the. Democratic party. APP
parently II was an effort to terTify
the voters.
Reports from ward and precinct
workers were read and showed a
most gratifying and enthusiastic SEN
timent behind Mr. Wise
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-28
TO HOLD BIG MEETING
ON SOUTHSIDE TONIGHT

Much interest has been displayed
on the Southstde in the meeting to be
held under the auspices Of the South
Richmond Demo ratio Club in the
new cambridge school Auditorium to-
night The Civic Association of
Richmond will be represented by
Wyndham r Meredith. who will ad
dress the gathering of South Rich
nlond voters for the purpose Of ex-
planning TO them the phrases of the
proposed new city charter.
President Carter c. Jones of the
Democratic club. who Is chairman of
the Charter Changes Committee of
the City Council, has extended an In
vitation to George e. Wise and T.
Gray Haddon the candidates in the
next primary for the position OF Com
monwealth's Attorney for this district.
to be present and speak.
Although called primarily for the
charter feature of the program, the
political aspirants will add much in
terest to the meeting, and it is expect
ed that the auditorium, which has a
seating capacity Of 500 people. will be
crowded. The meeting will begin
promptly at Sis o'clock.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-28
HOW NAY We IMPROVE
OUR TEACHING FORCE?
This IL Central Theme About Which
State Education Conference
VIII He Built
SPEAKERS ARE DESIGNATED
George Foster Peabody and DIR. Albert
Shaw Will Deliver Addresses
superintendent Hillman Here Yes
terday.

Superintendent j. n. Hillman of
Wise County, president of the AS
ISOLATION of School Superintendent in
virginia, was in the city yesterday
comforting with State Superintendent
Stearnes and Messrs. voolfolk and
Binford. of the State Teachers AS
ISOLATION. in regard to the coming ed
ucational conference to be held in
this city November "a to 2s
superintendent Hillman has decided
to shape his program for the super
interdents' meeting around the ques-
ton, How to Improve the Teaching
Force of the Public Schools of the
State" The following Is list of
topics to be discussed. together with
the names of school superintendents
participating in the discussions:
How May We Improve Our Teaching
Force?
~ Through Teachers Orsan.za-
tons" discussion led by Superinten-
dent J. D. Harris, Henrico. and Sup
erintendent r. M. Somervflle. Augusta
County.
CD Through Systematized T'lans OF
Promotion" discussion led by Super
intendent D. A. Dutrow. Newport
News: Superintendent A. II. Foreman.
Norfolk.
go Through Fixed Standards of
Tenure" discussion led by Superinten-
dent c. W. Dickinson. Jr.. Cum berland
and Goochland Counties. and Super
intendent G.. l.. II. johnson, South
ampton County.
90 Through Closer Supervision
discussion led by Superintendent j. A.
c. Chandler. Richmond. and Superin-
tendent H. W. Fusate. Russell.
(6) Through the Course Of Study"
discussion led by Superintendent j.
r. Nef, Staunton, and Superintendent
w. w Edwards, Sussex and Prince
George
te) Through Fixed Salary stand
ards" discussion led. by w. A
Thompson. Tazcwel, and e K. Pax
ton. RockbrtdEe-
(7) Through the Use OF Vacation
Schools" discussion led by Superrn.
tendent B. r. Ccpenhaver. Smyth, ana
Superintendent /. L. Epperiey. Floyd
ts) Through Equipment and Sup
Plies" discussion led by J. NJ. Mar
tin. Petersburg, and 2 Tulane AT
kinson, Prince Edward
Secretary B'nford. Of the State
Teachers Association, has Just been
informed that all OF the railroads in
the state will seil cheap round trip
tickets to the Richmond meetinr
It was learned at the ONCE OF the
Cooperative Education Association
that George Foster Peabody and Dr.
Albert Shaw would make addresses
before the conference.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-28
KING GIVEN PARDON
He DOES NOT WANT
Sends Him 10 Tennessee TO BE
Tried For Murder.

John King. alias Sam Holland, serv-
ing a term OF one year N the Virgin "a
Penitentiary for HOUSEKEEPING, was
pardoned by Governor Stuart yester-
day that ne might be taken. on reaui-
sition which the Governor has hon
ored, to Tennessee 10 face charges
OF murder. horse stealing and larceny.
Tenn. and will be taken to that place
by L. j. Mayes. a Claiborne County
officer.
King. alias Holland, protested
against tho pardon granted him with
the requisition attached to It. He
rather insisted that he should serve his
term, but the authorities felt the Law
might exact more nearly just toll
were he given over to Tennessee for
trial for the greater crimes.
King Is also wanted in Kentucky
for murder. He killed Tim Harnett
near East Bearnstadt. in that State.
several weeks ago, just before COM
hitting the crime he is wanted for in
Tennessee and coming to Dickinson
County, Va. where he broke into a
place to steal a saddle that he wanted
to go with mule he had stolen In
Claiborne County, Tenn.
Arraigned in Virginia on the house
breaking charges. Dickinson Coun-
~ Court felt 1t could not convict
and King was asked to plead guilty
to a larceny charge. He declined to
so plead and instead pleaded guilty
of the more serious charge that he
might get a penitentiary sentence in
Virginia.
The pardon OF King and the honor.
Ing OF the reauisitien which delivers
him 70 the State OF Tennessee. which
may now prosecute him for the muir.
der OF Marsh Wilson near yellow
Creek on June IS, 1912, marks the end
of long search. For many months
King lived in the mountains, where
he was supplied with food and cloth
ing by his wife. It was not until
after he broke loose again on a career
of active crime in Kentucky and In
Virginia that the authorities got a
line on him.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-28
RICHMOND READING
AND REST ROOM
White Ribboncrs to Provide New In
stitution BY Time State Dry
Law Is Effective
WILL BE "a PLACE TO CO.
w. G. r. u. Yesterday Completed Ar
rangemcnts For white Ribbon
Day" Which Will lie Held Here on
Monday Next.

The conference OF the w. C. T. u
workers of the city held on yesterday
morning at the residence of Mrs. W
V. Lloyd, $50 North Ninth Street, per-
fected arrangements for Richmond
White Ribbon Day which will he
next Monday. November / Badges
will be dispensed from thirty or more
stations. The locations of which will
be published later There will he no
charge for the souvenirs, but any vol
untary contributions for a tag will be
thankfully received 70 aid in pro-
noting the cause, The White Rib
the State fair at cost Of a hundred
and thirty dollars, and there was no
charge to visitors and no contribu-
tons sought or received.
Progressive Enterprise.
At the meeting yesterday II was
decided that the Richmond w C #.
U. undertake the establishment and
maintenance of a public rest and read
ing room to be located In the heart of
the city and to be ready for use by
November /, 1915, the date the prohi-
bition law goes into effect 1t was
thought that many men who now
spend their leisure hours so largely In
the saloons would be glad of pleas
ant place Of rendezvous. where they
can enjoy reading the best literature
and hea- good music. 1t Is proposed
to provide piano and to equip the
place with current periodicals and the
best books. There will be weekly re-
ligious services. This place will be the
city headquarters OF the W. c. T. l..
The project received the unanim Gus
approval of all members present yes
terday. and there is no doubt that the
several local unions Will give it their
hearty support.
The president requests all those who
wish to aid in making Richmond
White Ribbon Day a success to COM
municate with her at once. {Phone
Randolph 515a-J.)
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-28
LEAGUE INSTITUTE At
BROAD STREET CHURCH
Program OF Great Religious Interest
Is Arranged Continuing
Through Sunday.
REGISTRATIONS TONIGHT
Rev. J. X. Jolliff Is Speaker This
Evening and His Theme Will Be.
1.-THE Spiritual Needs of Young Poo
pIe."

An opportunity will be afforded all
OF the young people Of Methodism OF
the city of Richmond and vicinity dur
continuing through Sunday. October
81, to study the problems which con-
front the church OF today.
The officers of the Richmond Ep-
worth League Union have arranged
for an institute to be held at Broad
Street NJ. E. Church consisting OF dele
gates from all Of the chapters in the
Richmond District OF the Virginia
Conference. A very interesting and
instructive program has been arranged
covering every phase OF league activ-
1ty. In the afternoon session Of each
day an institute will be conducted.
Special hours have been allotted to the
study Of the needs of the various de-
partments. including social service.
spiritual work, recreation and culture.
missions and the Junior department.
At the night sessions there will be
addresses by we'll known speakers,
who through their long experience are
well qualified to present their respec-
i've subjects On Friday and Satur-
day supper will be served all dele
Gates In attendance. Registration will
begin promptly at O'Clock Thursday
evening. It II important that all
Epworthiaiis In the city register on
that date. The institute will close
Sunday. October 81, with big rally. at
which time the meeting will be adj
dressed by Rev. +. r. Chenault pastor
OF Broad-Street NJ. E. Church. on The
Call OF God to Service" The follow
ing Is the complete program;
Thursday.
700 P. INCARCERATION and re-
cApt1on
sI5P. M.-Addres.: The Spiritual
Eeeda OF Young People" Rev. J. X.
JOHN
Friday.
400 P. M.-Devotionai services
4:l5 P. M.-Business
500 P. M--Institute. Spiritual
Work.
(a) Weekly Devotional Meeting
(b) Quiet Hour Covenant
fc) Fellow workers Covenant.
s:15 p. M.--Supper.
1900 P. M.-Institute, Social Service.
ta) Relief.
fb) Prevention.
(c) Cooperation.
500 p. M.--ReportA
s:1s p M-Address: The Social
Mission OF the Church. Rev. w. A.
Cooper.
5u A.--Irsttio4fat SStFi|V'
e:45 p. M-Business, reports Of
committee, election OF officers.
$40 F. M-~Institute. recreation
and culture.
ta} Recrational activities.
fh) Social activities.
tcl Intellectual activities.
80 P. M.--Recreation.
SEQ Pr M-~fastittite. missionary
work
ta) The monthly missionary meet
ing.
10, How to organize and conduct
n mission study class
fc1 The Africa special.
6:t5 p M.--Eupper.
700 P. M--Inst.tute. Junior work.
fap Junior devotional meeting
th) Junior business meeting.
Co Jun!or study courses.
500 r. M.-Reports.
SIS p. M--Address: The Congo
Mission" Rev. c. c. Bush.
Sunday.
$50 P. M-Rally, The Call OF God
TO Service" Rev, F. r, Chenault,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-28
COULDN'T PAY DEBTS
CONTINUED From First Page

tSoHSAuuc0 EICIt 1A8b RAGE
and was held In the highest esteem
by the officials and the employees OF
the local offlce.
The news Of the death of Mr..
Broughton came as a shock to Post
master Lesner. Assistant Postmaster
Wright and other postoffice officials.
He had been steady, capable en-
.ploye and while 1t was known that he
was not in the best of health he had
been in apparently good spirits ana
had given no intimation OF his mental
depression.
Mr.. BrouRhton was a member OF
Pocahontas Council, No. 493, Royal
Arcanum. and OF the Second Presby-
terrain Church. He Is survived by a
step-daughter, Miss Luck Webb. Of
Alexandria. Va; a sister. Mrs. W. N.
G.hiselin. OF Norfolk: two brothers.
Temple G. Hroughton, OF Norfolk.
and Lindsay Broughton. of Savannah,
Ga
The safe at the postofice was
opened this afternoon and Mr..
BrouEhtons accounts are being
checked up.
Friends Of Broughton are conf
dent his accounts at the postoflice
are straight, and declare the deed
was caused by the tragic death Of
his wife; who Wa burned to death
about three ysaea 80.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-28
BOARD MEETS
OPINION is AWAITED

The State Advisory Board on Taxa
ten met Yesterday afternoon in the
Office of Governor Stuart. taking up
several questions which have arisen
since the meeting OF month ago.
Opinion by the attorney general in
these matters has been asked, and 1t
will probably be received by the ad-
visory board today. Following re-
ceipt of the opinion a circular will be
issued by the boad to commissioners
of revenue. examiners Of record and
local boards OF review.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-28
BOARD MOVES TO
PROD THE |Mc|NtRATOR


The Admin. strattve Board Ia set IN
Its purpose TO provide some way Of
taking care Of the garbage of the
city. Yesterday Commissioner Hirech :
berg asked the Superintendent O.
Street Cleaning TO give the board all
the data concerning the construction
OF tho incinerator. the results now oh
tanned therefrom. and what led UP
TO It's purchase by the city. through
Council Committee about Ave years
ago. Steps may BE- taken, II found
practicable. to enforce such guaran-
tees as may have been made at the
time.
The board will take every step
necessary to give relief to the situa-
ton. 1t will either let the disposal
of garbage out by contract or erect
"A sufficient number OF incinerators to
take care Of tho demands.
Superintendent Cehn will have the
data ready for the board at its meet
ing this morning.
The report OF the fail commissioners
was referred TO Building Inspector
Butler. The report suggests several
slight improvements to the jail. Tho
general condition Of the Jail was re-
ported as being good. The commission
consists of DR.. J. P. Roy. w. s. Gum
and r. d. Newell
On motion OF Mr.. Beck. the city en-
gineer was directed to proceed at once
on plans Tor an overhead crossing at
the Belt Line tracks. In accordance
with recommendation OF the Street
Committee of Council
The city engineer was directed to
have the Southside force repair Pc
tersburg Turnpike from Hull Street
to Stop 8.
A proposition of Jonathan Bryan to
give the city permission to run the
proposed Riverside driveway through
his property. with certain contingent
cies. was referred to the city engineer
for report.
Harrison & Bates reported that
the highest offer for the old lakewood
school property, $4,000. appeared too
small and the board suggested that
the idea of the real estate men that
the property be divided into lots and
sold was considered favorably.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-28
CANDIDATES TO SPEAK
AT SPRINGFIELD SCHOOL

Both candidates for the Commpa~S
weaith's Attorneyship will address the
members OF the Young Mems Ptosrs1-s
sive League at Springfield school to-
morrow night.
This school is at Tweuty-nfth ana
Leigh Streets, and may he reached BY
the Broad and Twenty-fifth Street cars,
the Richmond and Henrico and the
Clay Street lines Lii
large crowd is anticipated at the
meeting. as this viii be the only pub
lie gathering at which both the candle
dates will appear.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-28
|. C. DOBBIN GETS
MERlTED PROMOTION

J. c. Dobbn. formerly superintend-
ent of the Richmond District of the
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company.
but who retired therefrom last year
on account of impaired health has
been promoted and will take the SUI
perintendency OF the st. Louis District
one OF the most important in the
United States.
Mr.. Dobbin was stationed here for
five years and took very active and
intelligent interest In the business life
of the city, and was a well known
figure at the Business Mems Club.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-28
GREAT REVIVAL STARTS
AT CENTRAL TONIGHT

Revival services of great interest
will be begun tonight when the con-
gregatIors of the Methodist Chure res
on the Southside gather in Central
Methodist Church. Under the direction
of Evangelist Luther Bridges, who has
recently completed successful revival
at West End Methodist Church and held
his last service at that church last night,
the revival is expected to nightly stir
South Richmond. Assisting Mr.
Bridges wifi be the Rev. J. r. Egsles-
ton, OF Asbury Methodist Church; Rev.
@. r. Green, Of Deeatur-Street Metho-
dist Church, and the Rev. W. A. Cooper.
OF Central Methodist Church.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-28
BOY Hit BY Automobile.

An automobile driven. by A. W.
Uarda way early Yesterday afternoon
struck little Charles Mullen, age six.
at Thirty-third and Clay Streets,
knocked him dow n and bruised him
considerably. The lad lost several
teeth in the mix-up, but is NOT be-
iieved to have been seriously injured.
Mr.. Hardaway was recognized for hts
appearance in Police Court this morn
ing Witnesses say the accident was
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-28
Pleasure Club Pays Tax.

Certified check for $3.50. reg;stra :
ton fee and license tax for the last
twelve years. overlooked by officials
OF the Blue Ridge Rod and Gun Club
was received at the ONCE of the state
treasurer yesterday. In looking over
the list of corporations a few days ago
n. T. Wilson. clerk Of the State Cor
poration Commission, discovered the
club was delinquent for a period OF
twelve years He sent this required
notice, and tho club made its re-
mittAnce.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-28
POLICE BOARD MAY
TAKE UP kRfMGtL CASE
VIII Meet Tomorrow Night and Cog
slider Charges According TO Agree
ment at Time Of Reinstatement.

The Police Board will meet tomor-
row night 20 pass upon several
charges brought against members of
the force. 1t Is probable the Krengel
case may be considered. When Ser
geant krengel was reinstated by the
board, 1t was said tina at meeting
of the board before the 1st OF Novem-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-28

berV his case would be brought up.
Sergeant krensel agreed at that time
that he would waive anything OF a
technical nature, and would not pro-
test against the hearing OF matters
which may have arisen before his
present term Of ONCE.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-28
CITY COMMITTEE TO
MEET FRIDAY NIGHT

The City Democratic Committee will
meet at Murphy's Hotel at o'clock
tomorrow night. At this meeting ar
rangements will be made for the re-
ception OF the returns on the night of
November g. 1t is probable the re-
turns will be received 1.-THE City Audi
forum.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-28
DEATHS.

at s:55 p NJ. October
81. 1915. at the residence OF his
mother, 1898 West Main Street TUR-
NER W. ASHLEY. fifty-two years
old. Funeral notice later.
Friendship and love has done its last.
And now can DO no more:
The bitterness Of death has passed,
And all thy suffering 10 o'sr.
1rOTH1R
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-28

Called to Daughters Bedside.
Former Alderman John r. Grimes
was called to New York yesterday
"a the bedaide OF hts daughter, who
Z reported 20 b seriously III.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-28
OBITUARY

Funeral of Miss Elsie May Nfintcr
Newport News, Va. Oct IT
Funeral services for Miss Elsie May
Minter. sixteen year-old daughter of
Mrs. II, Fl. Mfnter, who died at the
home of her mother. 121l Hampton
Avenue yesterday morning, viii be
held from the Chestnut Avenue Meth
odist Church at 8 O'Clock this after
noon. The Rev. s. Otto Wright, pas
tor OF the church, will conduct the
service. and interment will be In
GreenIawn Cemetery.
Miss Minter, who was the daughter
OF the late NJ. Fl. Minter. a contractor
here, had been In I'll health for some
time.
Beside her mother she Is survived
by two brothers and one sister. Har-
vey Minter. brother. Is a member
OF the local police force.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-28
Richard b. Fcntress.

Norfolk. Va. Oct 2T.-Richard B.
Fentress, former we'll known citi-
zen and business man OF Norfolk, died
yesterday at his home in Baltimore.
following stroke OF apoplexy which
he suffered April % last. since which
he had been confined to his home. He
was fifty-two years OF age. For a num-
Der Of years he was president OF the
Norfolk Cold Storage and Ice Com
pany. here, and was widely known
and highly esteemed in this city. He
is survived by his wife and two chill
dreE of Baltimore; sister, Miss MOL
lie Pentress. and a brother, Joshua
Fentress. of Norfolk. The remains
will arrive here tomorrow morning
via the Old Bay Line. and the funeral
occurs at 8 p. NJ. tomorrow at divers
funeral apartments. 610-12 East Free
mason Street, Rev. j. A. Thomas
officiating Interment In Elmwood.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-28

Newport News. Va. Oct. 27.-The
remains OF Mrs. Margare, Annie Har-
gis. wife of J. Fl. Hargis. well-known
resident OF this city, who died at her
home. 655 Twenty-seventh Street
yesterday morning. will be taken to
Temperanceville, Accomac County
this morning for interment Mrs.
Hargfs. who was sixty-two years old.
had been Ill for about five months.
She Is survived by her husband. son.
J. r. Hargis. who is employed by the
street railway company in this city.
and by a daughter, Mrs. Omega
Smith, also residing here.