davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-30
new MEMBER LIST
NOW REACHES 1906
All Records Broken IN r. M. G. A.
World by Ratlroaders In Their
Splendid Campaign.

Whooping 1t up for the last lap OF
the great membership campaign OF
the Railroad Young Mems Christian
Association. which ends tomorrow, the
twenty-five teams taking part in the
contest held a get-together meeting
last night and explained how they did
it, 1t was a great affair." in which
fun predominated. The captains and
division managers each made brief
speeches, explaining the cause Of their
phenomenal success, pointing out how
the various teams by one last big
sweep today can achieve a record un-
surpassed.
The teams reported a total OF 11s
new members for the day, sending
the total for the six days work to
1866, or the highest mark ever reach
ed by Y. NJ. c. A. in the United
States for the same length of time
This humber. added to the old mem
bership of the association, makes II
the strongest association in the State
Of Virginia, bar none.
Bishop Denny and Mr.. Stevens.
1t was announced that at the clos
ing meeting this evening Bishop Col
Inns Denny and President George w.
Stevens, Of the c. & O., would be the
principal speakers, while other high
ming into the city and the American
Locomotive Works will take part. All
members Of the competing teams will
be on hand, when it Is thought that
several hundred more members will
be added to the grand total.
Those making brief talks last night
were w. II. Merritt. r. l.. OFT, Matt
Flanagan. w. s. Seamans. Jr, Sec
rotary Wilson. OF the Hopewell Y. NJ
&. A., and Secretary Warthen, of the
Lynchburg Y. NJ c. A.
Campaign Manager MacArt made
brief talk congratulating the teams
on their splendid showing.
Standing Of the Teams.
The standing of the teams for the
day was as follows: Locomobile, 20;
White, 2: Packard. 4; jeffrey, 2;
Pierce-Arrow, 3; Cadillac. 1: Stanley
2; REQ. not reported; Maxwell, /;
Peerless, 2; National, 2; Hupmobile
0; Premier, l: Metz, o.; Hudson. 2;
Renault, q; Ford. 8; American. o;
Chalmers, O.: Stevens Duryea. L;
Dodge. 2; Overland. 3: Buick. /;
Studebaker, 1; Haynes. 2; Alec. not
reported; King, not reported; Chand-
Ter, 81: Chevrolet, A.
Again the American Locomotive
Works scored a victory, the Chevro.
let team taking first place, while the
Chandler team won second. This pair
from the Locomotive Works gave thai
division the lead again for high place
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-30

force and that order we're not obeyed,
he has no recourse save temporary
officer would he tried by the Police
/ Board. over which the Mayor has no
control, and that IL t3e decision of the
! board WERE f4t.t IA accordance with
the convictions of the Mayor that Of
fetal would have no recourse. not
even to the people. because the mem
the City Council and not 10 the Mayor
or the people.
This must reveal TO any thoughtful
citizens a state of affairs which 1t is
not conceivable will be allowed to con
tinue.
This paper has approved, and will
approve, every effort made by the
police department. to enforce the laws
OF the State and city In recent
months the chief difficulty encoun-
tered by the department has not been
finding evidence. but securing con-
sictions, and for taIs. when IL has
used all possible endeavors to make
out its cases. the police are not to
blame.
BY whatever means II Ia gained
therefore. the evidence is conclusive.
overwhelming. that the police depart
ment should be placed under the
control OF q single individual. either
by the suhstitution of one commits
sioner for the present board OF com
missioners. or by the abolition OF the
Police Board altogether, and direct
responsibility of the Chief of Police
To the Mayor. and of The Mayor to
the people. Thus only can the agita-
ton and unrest In regard to police
control be properly stayed and effec-
tive police administration guaranteed.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-30
HARRIS CALLS EXTRA
LEGISLATIVE SESSION
Prohibition Laws to Go Into
Effect in 1917.

Atlanta. Sept. 29.-Governor Nat
Harris has issued his formal call for
the extra session of the General As
Isembly. and fixed the date for the
Iconvening OF 1t as November 8.
The call includes no matters other
than those indicated in the statement
issued by Governor Harris last Sun
day morning.
The reference to prohibition legisla-
ton is broad enough to include any
sort of prohibition legislation that any
member of the Legislature may care
to introduce.
Reliable information is to the eff
feet that an arrangement has prac-
tically been perfected whereby what
ever prohibition bill may be passed
at the extraordinary session of the
Legislature will be SO drawn as not
to affect the States revenue for the
year 1916. The bill will be made
to become effective January /, 1917.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-30

sake belonged to Virginia both by
right and by law. There is little
enough attention paid in these
busting DAYS TO the sentimental
even love affairs are coming to be
directed by matcrialistic considera
lions. The Tirginian is glad there
fore that there IL alive in Virginia a
sufficiently strong sentiment for
historic objects and memoirs to de-
mand and receive the return of this
ancient relic.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-30
ARE ENFORCING LAW.
Henrico Officers Make Speeders Sit
UD and Take Notice

Since war was declared by mem
bers of the Henrico County constabu-
larry on automobile speeders few
days ago. there have been no viola
tons of the law. as far as the police
men know. Chief r. Wilson Seay
and Deputy Sheriff Webb w. Sydnor
have placed special officers on the
Williamsburg Road both day and
night in an effort to prevent motorists
from exceeding the speed limit on
| this highway. and so far their efforts
have ben rewarded by success.
Magistrate Harry 8. Sunday said
yesterday afternoon that he expects
Ito inflict the maximum penalty on
those who persist in running their cars
at an Illegal gait on this thorough
fare. Chief Seay and Deputy Sheriff
Sydnor declare that there will be no
let-up Just because the speeding has
been temporarily stopped, but the Of
flcers Of Henrico County will still be
on the alert for violators of the speed
laws.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-30
Convicted OF Murder.

Clearwater. Fla. Sept 2a.-J. J.
Mendenhall. n prominent orange
grower and mill owner, was found
guilty here yesterday of first degree
murder in connection with the death
of Miss Susie Eliot, whose body was
found in the ruins of Mendenhall' S
burned automobile near here July 2.
The jury recommended mercy SEN
tence was deferred.
Mendenhall also Is under indict-
ment for killing Miss Eliot's mother,
Mrs. BESSIE Eliot also found in the
burned car {"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-30
Is SHOWED
UNDER BY THE QUAKEHE

Philadelphia. Sept. 2s.-The COACHES
gave the University OF PennsyivA11
football team free rein this aft1Es
noon In the game at Franklin T1e5D
with Albright and the Red and HaN
team smothered Its opponent BY IT,
score Of IS to 0. The Pennsy1vA0
team certainly looked good In Actio
whether It was that Albright vas ve
poor or Pennsylvania very good l1
question. Its offense ripped IN
opposing line and tore around c.
ends invariably for good gaina.
layed passes worked well. The Int
ference picked on the Albrlxht
mary defense with ease 20 that Ns
ever took the ball was almost atM9
sure. OF n G0od rail-
The defense Nsas on a part WsyM
offense. AlhTi9ht made but 60
down IN the SAine, and scaroAl a.
other noticeable gains. |ss|
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-30
CENTRALIzE POLICE CONTROL.

III there is one thing that has been
ghauesuonably, Enthusiastically. unde-
ritahiy tabIished by events of the
past year. It In that the police de-
pertinent of Richmond is In need of
reform. and that as t4ae first step In
this reform the mode OF control OF
the department ought 10 be, must be.
changed
81 far as we are aware. there IA
--othsng of serious nature against
ae individual members OF the Rich
--.nnd farce In fact. We are prepared
q accept the oft~repeated claim that
the local force for discipline, effec-
tiveness. and ability. stands very high
In the list of American police de-
partinents.
This, however, does not bind las to
the faet which is, evident TO all Rich
mond that rae mode of controlling
the police force Is far from what
Nigh. be
Former Mayor Mccarthy. who sat
hi the sessions of the Police Board for
several years. has expressed the opin-
Ion before committee of council
snen that:
"Richmond's Board Of Police
Comm fasteners Is committing
crime In instructing the police
III the city 10 wink at violations
Of the law In some respects and
II, modifying others as is done in
this city daily. | know that the
police commissioners send in
sfrnctions to the police not to
enforce the laws. The fact that
he segregated district was al
lowed 70 remain here SO long,
and that Sunday selling is al
5 iew9d to go on in violation OF
he law IL the shades of the
front door are pulled down are
Instances In point. Tie boarn =
In constantly usurping authority
that does not belong to it,
Mayor George Ainsiie has expressed
he opinion that If he were TO issue
an order to member of the police
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-30
THE WAR LOAN.

The French and British asked for
billion and got half of H. They
Taasased favorable terms" and they
vsii pay practically six per cent in
tersst
on their face the notes and bonds
bear FIVE per cent interest. but the
public only pays sss for a 500 nota
or bond. which makes five and half
per cent. and the bankers only pay ssS
for the securities they sell at sss. SO
that In reality the total interest charge
10 Great Britain and France for the
accommodation Is only trifls under
~ per cent $3.50, the bankers call
:
u win be seen. therefore, that the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-30
viii Be Candidate.

Raleigh, n c., Sept. 29.---J. A. Hart
ness. az yet unannounced candidate
for secretary of State against Colonel
]. Bryan Grimes Is urged by num-
bers of his friends to make definite
announcement of his candidacy with
out further delay. Mr.. Hardness says
he prefers to wait until the new year.
but he Is giving his friends and their
suggestion careful consideration, and
ii is believed to be not impro bable
that there will be a definite announce
ment before a great while
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-30
WILL FILL NIGHT ORDERS.
Antitoxin Can he Had At any Hour
From State Board of Health,


To insure the prompt shipment of
idiphtheria antitoXin at any time to
all who can pay the extremenly low
prices now in vogue, the State Board
of Health has made arrangements for
"A might detaiF' to answer and sup
ply all calls received after the Offices
of the board are closed for the day.
one man is always on duty during the
night at the headquarters of the board.
To facilitate the shipment of antitoxin
without the delay of forwarding re-
m!ttance with the order, the board
continues its rule under which bill for
the antitoxin is rendered direct by
the manufactures. Where this tested
remedy for diphtheria is desired. at
the wholesale rates prevailing, "A tele-
gram or telephone message at any
hour of day or night will be received
and shipment will be made immedi-
ately.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-30
LIQUOR DEALER CALLS
CABARET A PARASITE
Students ut University OF Pemueyl.
vania Want DR.. Scott Nearing
Restored to Chair.

Springfield. ILL.,, Sept. 2s.-The
cabaret was condemned as the para
site of the liquor business at the con-
vention OF the Liquor Dealers Pro-
tective Association Of Illinois here by
Neil Bonner. Of Philadelphia. presi-
dent Of the Liquor Dealers Associa-
ton of America.
Artificial stimulation Of the trade
should be discouraged" said Mr.. Bon
ner. I'VE can have clean saloons only
by forcing the elimination Of all deal
ers who do not abide by the regula-
tons OF the community in which they
are licensed"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-30

If. the charter changes discussion
Just continues long enough and
enough of the city politicians get a
chance to speak. the chances are a
lot of interesting and valuable in
formation about what really goes on
in their government will be put be-
fore the people
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-30

Senator George II. keezell. OF Rock
lngham County, called on Governor
Stuart yesterday EN- route to Nor
folk to attend a meeting of the State
Board of Fisheries. Senator keezell
who weighs only SOC and looks it.
that he is not so well as
usual, but found. none of his friends
around the Capitol who would sympa-
thiZe with him AZ
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-30
KeorgaDizc Raleigh Postoffice.

Washington, Sept. 29.--Reorganiza
ton of the Raleigh, n. c., .postoffice
into two divisions. as has been done
with many OF tne big postoffices OF
the country, is announced by the
Postoffice Department.
Phil H. Andrews designated as
postal cashier, was made superintend-
ent of the financial division, dealing
with stamps, bookkeeping. money or
ders and postal savings and Thomas
Glasaa- Council made money-or-
der cashier, and Cadmus r. Virgin,
was promoted to be superintendent OF
mails. in full charge of the mailing
division. William G. White was made
mailing foreman.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-30
Convention Deemed Joke.

New Orleans, Sept. 29.---Because
no other delegates arrived. and for
the reason that, plainly speaking, the
convention had become a Joke" the
League of American Municipalities
ctlose Martin Behrman, Mayor of New
Orleans, as president and selected
Newark, n. j., as the next meeting
place. Out of S51 expected. only fifty
four delegates were present.
Robert +. Lee, OF Baltimore, was
reelected secretary-treasurer. He
was the only Baltimcrean in attend
ance. He read the report of former
President j. j. Ryder of Omaha,
Neh.. and added THAI he deplored the
lack of interest among city officials
in the league.
Many of the members were defeat
ed in the campaigns in their towns
recently, and this accounted for the
small attendance
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-30
BOARD OF ASSESSORS
MEET IN MAYORS OFFICE,

TIE City Board of Assessors will
meet this afternoon in the assembly
room attact7cvi 20 the Mayors office in
City Hall. for the purpose of hearing
from citizens in Lee Ward. The board
wishes to have all interested citizens
appear before il and discuss the work
Of the board.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-30
DIRECTORS Of FAIR
EXPECT FINE EXHIBIT
FAVOR BIGGER POLICE FORCE


Petersburg, Va, Sept. 2s.-The
board OF directors OF the Southside
Fair Association are exertinx every
effort to make the fair this season.
which will open on October 10. tho
best ever held in Southside Virginia.
There have been a large number OF
entries for the races which will be
a distinct feature of this seasons fair
and other exhibits are expected to sur
pass any ever seen here
The fireworks display will, as usual
be unequaled by any to be seen ex-
cept, possibly. that at the State Fair.
The National Fireworks Company Of
this city has in years past contracted
for the display and has taken special
pains In making the display a mag
|nificent one.
Superintendent Governator, of the
poultry department. was in the city
yesterday and was very enthusiastic
as to the success Of this department
for the coming season.
Agricultural products in Southside
Virginia this season are the best for
many years, especially the corn and
tobacco crop. Peanuts did not de-
velop SO well this season AZ in former
years but this department Is expected
ito be well filed.
Moro Men For Police Force.
At meeting Of the Finance Com
mittee OF the City Council held last
evening. II was unanimously agreed to
report favorably at the next meeting
OF the Council upon the requst OF the
Police Commissioners for an addition
of ten men to the present force Of
thirty-six patrolmen and two plain
CLOTHES men.
Several members Of the Finance
(snm n1iffnA f0vnNNA aftN In ,.
crease. but 1t was finally determined
to provide only what was asked for by
the Police Commissioners 1t this time.
Tho Petersburg police force has for
several years been recognised % one
Of the best and most efficient through
out the country. but owing to the large
influx OF strangers to the city, due
to the location Of the Dupont plant
lat Hopewell, It has been found neces-
sary to increase the force numerical
Ily.
Coming to Riclmnond.
Mr.. L. r. Goulder. for a number Of
of the Seaboard Air Line Railway In
this city. has decided to accept the
position OF agent for the s. A. l. at
Richmond as successor to Mr.. r.
Robert Finney, who has been trans
ferred to Savannah. Ga.
Mr.. Goulder. while quite = young
man, Is looked upon as one OF the
most efficient and courteous agents
throughout the entire Seaboard sys-
tenn and his promotion to the agency
lat Richmond at largely Increased
salary Il a deserved one.
Mr.. Goulder learned telegraphy in
F4ale 8. A. H. ossca.-At Raykins> when
quite youth and through close APP
Dlication TO hia duties he has been
rapidly promoted by the company. He
(is regular Attendapt and consistent
worker In the Weat End Baptist
Church, OF which he Ia q member.
and his many friends here regret to
learn that he has determined to move
away from the city with his family.
VIII Try GFeok Today.
Tho case Of tho Commonwealth ~
Rafaii Georgaxtas indicted for the
killing OF Albert LAhdA1TCg IN the
kitchen Of the New York rostAuSant
hero about two weeks a9b. whegp hath
young Greeks were oyaploy~d. Viii -
scalle1 for tr1al ~ tonaeg<0W'e ong9oen
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-30
students Want Nearing.

Philadelphia, Sept "a general
undergraduate movement for the re-
instatement of DR.. Scott Nearing was
commenced yesterday at the univer-
sity of Pennsylvania. Fifteen hum
dred students the majority of them
from the Wharton School. signed
their names to petition requesting
Provost Smith and the trustees to
give back to DIR. Nearing his assist
ant professorShip OF economics from
which he was deposed after nine yearA
of service.
Every classroom In the Wharton
School furnished subscribers to the
petition. Many students OF the coll
lege department also signed 1t.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-30

The City Attorney says no law COM
pels him, and yet enc wonders whether
there is any regulation which would
forbid the Mayor signing the Council
ordinance.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-30
Senate Passes Bill.

Paris, Sept. 2a.-The Senate has
passed the bill already approved by
the Chamber providing the sum OF
6,240, 100000 francs 1.248,000. 000)
for national defense for the last three
months Of pais year.
During hte discussion Of the bill,
the minister OF finance. NJ. Ribot.
said:
land in obtaining a certain stability
of negotiations with America, which
will permit US to improve the situa-
ton as to exchange. and do not
doubt that America will give evidence
in real form Of its unquestioned SYM
pathy.''
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-30
RIBS BROKEN AND LEG
HURT IN AUTO ACCIDENT

F. L. Bagby, twentythree, Of 913
West Marshall Street. chauffeur
who sustained several broken ribs and
injuries to his right leg Tuesday night
when an automobile he was driving
turned over after ore, Of its tires blew
out, Is a patient at Grace Hospital
He was reported last night as resting
as comforta bly, as could be expected
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-30
Negro Pastor Bootlegger.

Raleigh, Sept 29.-~Rev. Mack
Johnson. colored. pastor of negro
near Holly Springs, charged
with illicit distilling. was yesterday
bound over to Federal Court under a
$500 bond by United States Commits
sioner John Nichols. Last week
deacon of the same church. Tucker
Jones. was bound over under $500
bond on the same charges as the pas
tor now stands accused of.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-30
Held for Grand Jury.

Ottoway Watkins, a negro. charged
with entering the home OF DIR. James
McDonough. OF Henrico County, and
stealing pair OF shoes, was held for
grand jury Investigation when ar
raigned yesterday afternoon In Hen
rico Courthouse before Magistrate
Harry s. Sunday. The man win be
given . hearing at the October tsrm
Of H1nrfco Circuit Court
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-30

OF the September term
Court Tho accused vi.
ed by Messrs. Mann a
the nrm OF Mann, Sym
Mann. this city.
Score Mnse EnlarrA
OWING to q tremendous tn&.
their business within the pa
or three years, tho Rucker Dry {.
Company has been forced TO
their stores enlarged. ThN prone
occupied by the Rucker stores = III
longs to tho Augustus Wright 0akna
and an addition vii be made % IA
rear OF the building which viii n1Vo1
this popular Arm an additional 0o6UI
space OF about 1900 fest. A lar1tl
force OF lahorers commenced work on
the building this morning and II u axs
pected to be completed by DecemA4
Der !.
Chandlce-CIar1k
Miss Ray Chandler and Mr.. Ralpx
Donald Caarkson. young couple ha11-
ing from New York, were unitoa n
marriage at 4:30 o'clock yestaxday
afternoon at tho residence OF the a.
floating minister. Rev. A. n. Lows
pastor Of the West End Baptt1
Church.
Wolfc-Marshall.
Miss Rebecca r. Wolfe and Mr.
William G. Marshall were united IL
marriage at 1880 o'clock yesterday
morning at the home OF the brido'os
mother in West Street. Tae attan6.s
ants were Miss Lily Brown ana Mr.
w. d. Bush. Rev. william r. Jet,
OF the Memorial NJ. E. Church. Of
ficiated.
Invitations Issuod.
Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin DoMtoR
Aidrich have issued invitations to to
marriage Of their daughter, ElisAbe<A.
Field, to Mr.. Robert Leonard Brunet
the ceremony to take place on ThurU.s
in All Saints Memorial Church
Providence, r. I.
The popular young Petersburger II
a son OF Mr.. and Mrs. Robert l.
Brunei. OF this city. He has for ssv-
service engineer for the city -
Providence.
Surprise Party rendered.
Mrs. Anna E. Jordan. OF the W1Qes
End. was rendered Z surprise birth
day party by her several children III
her home in West Washington 6troe
this evening in honor Of her stxkteeMs
birthday anniversary.
Mrs. Jordan had spent the day tn
the homo Of one Of her sons, Wnt4
had been prearranged BY memhGW
Of the family and upon her $etNf
was astounded to flnd her lArge di4S
ing table spread with numerous g.
cAcies, including = huge cake beariM4
sixty candles. cut fCwefs and cthe9
while arranged AfOuM4I
the room were many fond remee
brances from members OF tho family
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-30

In me same days war news we
of hill captured with three hun
drad Germans and Berlin undsturbed
at the report of thirty thousand Rus
slams made prisoners.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-30

The present term of our large uni
versities Is the football term Book
term may be expected to begin about
Thanksgiving.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-30

We haven't noticed any wild en-
thusiasm being manifested by the
movie actors for the pat-pat kiss-or
by the actresses either.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-30
Moral Commandant Dead.

Philadelphia. Sept. 29.--Captain
J. Knapp Gommandant at League
Island, who had seemed we'll
man in the morning, died at the ma
val hospital. on Grays Ferry Road, of
apoplexy. His sister, Mrs Harrison.
and his son and dau esnter-i law, Pay
master and Mrs. John J. Knapp, Jr..
were warned in the afternoon to hold
themselves in readiness for his death
at any moment.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-30
Rabbi Samfictd Is Dead.

Memphis, Tenn, Sept. 29-The
Rev Max Samfield, rabbi emeritus
of the Jewish congregation of this
city and widely known in the South
and West as a religious and social
worker. died at his home here yes
IernaN