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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-25
Mr.. STEARNES HEARS
FROM oO0kMAKERS
ASK SPECIFICATIONS FOR MANY
FACTCRE OF TEXTBOOKS
FROM PLATES.

Many inquiries are being received
from book manufa cturers at the Of
flee of Superintendent OF Public In
struction Stearnes relative to the
manufacture of school textbooks from
plates rented from the publishers.
Mr.. Stearnes advertised In many Vir-
GINA cities and in New York for bids,
and letters asking for information
and specifications have been received
from Lynchburg, Roanoke and New
York.
The board wishes to learn the cost
of nufacturing books for use in
Virginia from plates furnished by the
publishers and on which royalty
is paid them. IL is believed that in
some instances lower prices can be Sc
cured In this way than by buying di =
rect from the publishers. II such
proves to De the case the books will
be so manufactured and sold to the
pupils of the state through the Vir-
gina Book Company, the present
distributors
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-25
FREE WALKING IS
A|RSCHBERG PLEA
ASKS THAT MARSHALL STREET
yIADuCr BE OPENED ron
FREE PASSAGE.

Commissioner Hirschberg, Of the Ad-
ministrAtive Board. is exerttng him
self for free passage over the various
viaducts which connect one section oil
the city with. another.
He fathered a resolution some time
ago asking the Virginia Railway and
Power Company to grant free foot
passage over the First. Fifth and Mar
shall Street viaducts. As a result the
.ministrative Board for use OF the
Northside viaducts by city employees in
the prosecution OF their duties, inciud
ing men In the nre. police. health and
building inspectors Offices.
Yesterday Mr. Hirschberg offered a
resolution sending another letter to the
Virginia Railway and Power Company
asking that the Marshall Street via
duct b opened for free passage for
pedestrians.
On motion Of Mr.. Folkes. the board
directed the City Engineer to prepare
n estimate as to the cost Of opening
Tank Street from Twelfth to Thir-
teenth for tranic. Certain real estate
men appeared before the board and
suggested that such step would be a
vast bsnefit to the city.
The idea az presented to the board
n to purchase tho old buildings Adult
lnr Bank street at Twelfth, and to run
the street through one block. II was
dsured by members OF the board that
the benefits to be gained would not
warrant the expenditure Of the sum
which might have to be spent
Mr.. Beck suggested that tho sum OF
Ss.l46.9s due the Continental Public
works Company for work done in
Ginter cark in road improvement, be
audited and paid.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-25
DANVlLLE COMPANY'S
PETITION DISMISSED

The State Corporation Commission
yesterday dismissed the petition Of this
Danville Traction and Power Company
for permission to discontinue tho sale
OF labor tickets. The commission found
that the finances of the company are
in good condition and their PROFITS
reasonable, and, therefore. that there
IL no cause for the dscontinuances OF
the sale.
The Norfolk Building and Loan Asso-
citation was hned $25 and costs for fail
ure to make report, under section 10.
Of the corporation laws. OF the election
OF officers and directors.
Today the case OF the Common ealth
at the relation Of BoEGs versus the
Nis9iniA .RatlwaE and Powar. Company.
will. be heard by the Corporation Com-
misat0h.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-25

Humos and pathos are happily blend
ed in the sketch. RED Cross Mary.
which will be feature OF the new
show coming 10 the Lyric Thester this
afternoon. TO remain the latter half
OF the week Life with Red Cross
Hospital Corps In the field is de-
picted by the four clever artists pre-
senting H.
The principal in Red Cross Mary
liz a German character comedian, who
plays the part OF Hoboken Ger
man. who has read lot about the
war and opens up sort of road
house near the firing line. There Is a
little story as we'll Red Cross Mary.
who is serving in the army. has lost
her brother. She comes across the
man who had Killed him. There is a
heavy man and also wounded soldier
comedy character. The scene shows
the interior of the roadhouse. which
is an iniprovfsed Red Cross Hospi-
tai.
Other acts on the new bill are the
Sari Sisters. two young Polish girls,
who were dancing In Russian Poland
when compelled TO fee from prosecu-
ton for alleged conspiracy; Britt
Wood, naonoloeist. Baby Helen, the
new Elsie James. and Vernour and
Company.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-25
bUReWvA WILL
REST IN HOLLYWOOD
HONORED ENGINEERS FUNERAL
-
WILL BE HELD FROM sT.
PAUL's THIS AFTERNOON.

The funeral services OF the iamented
C. r. +. BGrgwyn, who died at the
home of his nephew. DR.. Harry +,
Baker, No. ! East Grace Street, Tues
day night. will be held at o'clock
this afternoon from st. Paul's Epis-
Copat Church. fnterment will be
made in Hollywood. The pallbearers
will be:
Honorary-S. II. Yonge, Charles
Selden. a. W. Patterson. e, A. Baugh-
man. Genera, C.. j. Anderson, DIR. j.
II. Gildersleeve.- Colonel 10 Lane
Stern, George NJ. Wilson. Charles II.
Boiling.
Active--H. X. Noel. w. T. Oxenhan.
I.angbourna NJ. Williams. T. W. Brock.
enbrough. J. Hampden Chambe rlayne,
II. II. F1orance. r. W. Scarborough,
George Gibson. .
Rev. W. Russell Bowie, rector OF
St Pauls. VIII conduct the services
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-25
sTuPENDoUs SPECTACLE
THIS WEEK At COLONIAL.

Commencing with the matinee this
afternoon. the Colonial will OFFER for
it's attraction for the last half OF
the week 'Du Barry" with Mrs. Les
lie Carter In the title role. In the
support of Mrs, Carter will he seen
Hamilton Reveiie, Campbell Gollar
end Richard Thornton. the principal
characters which made the stage play
the greatest success on the America n
stage, will perpeiuate the roles which
made them famous
George kleine Ia responsible for
"Du Barry" The making of QUO
Vadis' and the. more recent Julius
Caesar" injected new ideas into this
intrepid producers mind, and now he
presents the most pretentions offer
ing in the world OF motion pictures.
"A Beast at Bay one-reei
drama. featuring Mary Tickford. will
Ne an added attraction to the regular
feature. and along with the Strand
War News. the Colonial will offer the
finest program ever before exhibited
in Richmond.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-25
TO CONFER DEGREES
IN HARR|S0NDURG
SCOTTISH RITE MASONS TO AT-
]
TEND FROM ALL PARTS
Z
OF VIRGINIA.

Scottish Rite Masons of the South
ern jurisdiction of the United States
Will visit HarrisonhurE on March 10
10 confer the thtrty-second degree OF
Masonry on Masons from all parts Of
the State. The ceremonies will be
under the auspices OF Virginia Con-
sistory No. 2, of Alexandria. Sover-
eign Grand Master Moore and Sover-
eign Grand Inspector General Mayer.
of Richmond. have been invited ana
may attend with other promin0nk
thirty degree Masons Of vir-
sinia and Washington.
1t IS expected that there will be at
least one hundred Masons at Harri.
sonhurg when the degrees are COM
ferred and the Masons OF that city
are making ella borate preparations for
their reception, a feature of which
will be banquet in the Masonic ban-
auet hall, served by the Ladies' Aux
Hilary OF Rockingham Memorial Hos
pital
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-25
IL TROv ATORE WILL
III. HERE TONIGHT.

The famous Boston Opera Com
nany. long identified with the musical
uplift OF that city. early in August,
announces that owing to the ability
of some OF its artists 10 fulihli their
contracts the season OF ls14-i9l5
would be suspended.
Upon confirmation Of that announce
rnent Joseph r. Sheehan. the foremost
of American tenors and himself a
Rostonian combined his own splendid
organization. The lSheehan Opera
Company. with the best available ar
lists In this country And naming this
aggregation of stars, The Boston Eng
iish Opera Company made a produc-
tior of Verdi-s beautiful operar II
Trovatore," which will go down in
history as the most remarkable effort
of its kind in this country.
The same policy which was fol-
lowed IN selecting the artists was
carried out In building the production.
which Ia one Of rare beauty Its eight
scenes are marvcls of stage craft
and it's very few productions lend
themselves so well for elaborate set
tings. the result Is 4 production AS
pleasing to the eye as the beautiful
music OF I'll Trovatorc' IL to the ear.
This famous organization Will present
I'll Trovatore. at the Academy tonight.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-25

The half hour daily services, from
i to i:3o O'Clock. in ST. Paurs Church
are meeting with marked success. Bad
weather does not prevent good at
tendance. Those who heard the Rev.
III. II. Covington. of Norfolk, on Tues
day and wedpesday will be glad TO
learn that he VIII speak again to-
day.
The speaker Friday will be Hubert
Carleton, II. e. l., general secretary
Of the Brotherhood of st. Andrew
and editor-in lief Of "St Andrews
Cross" the official organ Of that CO.
ciety in the United States and Cam
ada. DIR, Carleton is a Canadian by
birth, and was educated in England.
having been graduated from oxford.
He early devoted himself TO mission
and worker of the present Lord Bsh-
op OF London in the work In the
slums.
DR., Carleton was prominent lead
err in the Mer and Religion Forward
Movement until his health gave way,
and he was compelled TO reiinquish
some OF his many tasks. That was
more than wear ago. He has since
regained his accustomed vigor and Is
accomplishing much M the work Of
the church
Al. Nfa6i"tPA - Ntfl NtFfsHti sstfouEH-
out the United States, where he has
travelled widely. and is greatly ad-
mired by bows. among whom he has
hosts OF friends. He Ia rapid
thinker and speaker. and often a
leader on the program of conventions
not only Of his own church, but OF
every denomination. II Is Only nee
essary fer those who have once heard
him to know that he will speak when
a full house is assured
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-25
m All
DOUBTS
SUCCESS Of PLAN
ears DEFICIT IN STATE TREAS
URY--sUPPoRTs BYRD
FOR GOVERNOR.

Norfolk. Va, Feb. 24.-"Tidewater
as been supporting the rest of the
tate of Virginia since the war, and 1t
soks as though we will have to con-
nue. doing So" is the opinion of Il.
'. Milstead, representative of New
'ort News In the House Of Delegates.
= to the tax bill that the General
assembly has practically decided upon
The .segrcgationists have figures,
TO show that the State
viii greatly increase its revenues
through the taxing OF intangible prop
rites and that the individual tax
lowers Will be greatly relieved. The
lgures are estimates. merely. 1t is
impossible to give facts az to property
lat has not yet been discovered. and,
4 my opinion, when the State sets
large portion Of that Intangible prop
rty will fail to materialize for taxa
on.
Il hope that l am mistaken. for
here seems no chance to change the
Majority OF the Assembly, but / ex-
pct the Kew tax law to develop a
efficiency of more than 100000 a
AAr. Should this occur the State
Duld then have TO seek some other
Ieans of securing revenue, and for
be. l do not know to what she could
hrn. However. that will be trouble
r some one else, as / have deter
ined not to return to the egisla-
re for another term.
The cities Of Tidewater Virginia
ntain most of the public services
operations, Insurance companies
I'd other corporations upon which
10 State will depend for large
brtion of its revenue. Cities have
Aretofore benefited by public SER
lre corporations within their own
nits. but now all of this goes to the
ate.
There is just one thing about seq.
iration thst plesses me-" continued
eularly in the Southwest. that have
cen giving in their land values at
.diculousiy low prices and receiv-
q from the State each year more
Ban they paid in. will now have to
kuffie for themselves and main
an themss Ives by proper taxation
their !ands."
Mr.. Milstead. who has held political
l!ice tor more than twenty years.
Id who is regarded as one of the
hiding politicians OF Tidewater. ex-
lessed his surprise at the announce
lent of Lieutenant Governor Eliyson
! his candidacy for Governor. He
----1s'-'4- ---st a-~As ss~a-e ~; Asst 1
tect will he Equal Suffrage from III
| Standpoint Of Woman Voter"
The league takes pleasure in pr.
sentins these two interesting spsah
ers to their memb ers and friends. TIL
meeting will be held ut league heae
quarters, Commercial Building. Secon
street, between Broad and Grac
Thursday at $50 o'clock. There vi
be no admission charges, and III
public Is cordially invited.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-25
Five CANDIDATES
CERTAINLY IN RACE
FLOYD KING LATEST TO DEcLARY
INTENTION TO ENTER
FIELD.
NO ANNOUNCEMENT YET
BuT CLIFTON FORGE MAN Ex-
PECTs TO RUN-TWo YEARS
MAY BRING OFT OTHERS
AND RETIRE SOME.

For Goycrnor--.John Garland
Pollard. Attorney General; J.
Taylor. EIiyson. Lieutenant Cow
ernor: Richard Evelyn Byrd.
United States District Attorney
for the Western District OF vir-
ginsa.
For Lieutenant Governor
Judge Martin Williams. of Giles.
floor leader of the House of Dele
gates
For Attorney Gcneral-FIoyd
King. of Clifton Forge.
That is the definite lineup for the
Democratic primary to be held more
than two years hence. There are
numerous probabilities and possibi!i-
ties hut of these 1t can be said that
at this time at least they are candt-
dates.
King 10 Make Race.
FLOYD King Is the latest Richmond
i'm tbs field. Mr.. King said yesterday
that II has been his intention to run
FOR Attorney General ever since he
retired last time on the ENTRANCE OF
Mr. Pollard into the field. However,
ne had no announcement to make.
The others are actively in the field
now. all but Mr.. Byrd having made
formal announcements.
The prooa oiiities are Harry st.
George Tucker and Westmoreland
Davis for Governor; James Cation. OF
Alexandria, for Lieutenant Governor;
Hugh A White. OF Rockridge. for At
torney General
The possibilities are Congressman
Carter Glass for Governor and Chris
topher Garrett for Attorney Gem
eral
For Commissioner of Agriculture
there are M candidates this early, al
though il is presumed that AIR. Koin-
er will be a candidate for reelection.
/, il a curious fact that although
the "uber1atorial primary ~ two
years in the future and the senatorial
primary but one year. there is moro
talk of the former and that no an
nouncements for the latter. Senator
Claude Swanson, of course, will be a
candidate for recollection, but there
has been no announcement on tho
part of any one who wishes to sue
coed him--if there be any such. Car
ter Glass is the only man mentioned
and he insists upon keeping his own
counsel. He will make no announce
ment of his intentions until such time
as he thinks 1t advisable. There il
plenty of time, is his position.
state Senator John Saunders, OF
Middlesex, denied yesterday that he
intends TO become q candidate for
Attorney General. He will seek re-
election to the Senate, he said.
In response to a query as to hts
probable candidacy for Governor.
Harry Tucker teiegraphed from Lex
ington yesterday that he thought 1t
too early to make announcements.
THE issue upon which candidate
may be chosen may yet be in the fu-
ture,'' he said
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-25
NAY DECIDE TODAY
ON POST0FF|CE SITE
UNITED STATES TREASURY DE-
PARTMENT TO MAKE TT
PUBLIC.

The decision OF the Treasury De-
parfment as to the Eleventh and Main
postoffice site will be made either to-
day or tomorrow Should the depart
mont act adversely on this location the
advocates of other Main Street sites
will get busy again
Since the overwhelming action on
the part OF the Chamber of Commerce
in favor of the Eleventh and Main
site little has been heard OF other
locations. As three different adverse
reports had been made by former in :
yestigatOrs on the site In question.
notwithstanding the undoubted popu-
iarity OF the location. the action of the
department Is awaited with especial
interest
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-25
Bryan Coming Friday.

Secretary Bryan will he present at
the meeting. of the Washington Society
of RandolphMacon College. Ashland
on Friday night. He will make an
appropriate address
The meeting was to .lsve been held
On Monday. but Secretary Bryan wired
ne could not be present. A post pone-
meat was accordingly had, and afr
Bryan will reach Ashland at o'clock
Friday evening. make his address and
leave for Washington on the o'clock
train.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-25
NEGRO GETS YEAR IN PEN.
Carved His Sweetheart i'm Fit OF
jealousy.

Alfred Thomas. colored. was given
one year in the penitentiary in the
Hastings Court yesterday, on the
charge Of cutting his sweetheart,
Amanda Johnson. with a knife. The
wound was a serious one. The as
sault was provoked by the green
eyed monster" Alfred got jealous OF
Amanda's popularity.
Eddie Johnson. coiored, who was
given fifteen days.in Police Court on
the charge of petit larceny. took an
appeal. and in Hastings Court was
found guilty. but suffered simply a
fine of s2s, which was paid.
The case of II. G. Williams. an al
legged "Shyicek. was continued TO
March Is. Williams was hailed in
the sum of $500 for. his appea IA nee
at that time. He is alleged TO ha We
loaned money To his fellow employ es
at usurious rates.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-25

The f. Tose,ti Brewing Company, OF
Chicago. adds itself to the growing
list OF bankrupt breweries. 1T Is a
matter Of general knowledge among
brewers that the liquor business In the
United States has fallen on more than
thirty-flve per cent within the last
year. Public sentiment IL changing
RI piass.s's Thixs IS, the raey Mr.. W. H.
BOsttsr, treasurer Of the company.
Explains the Bankruptcy.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-25
PASTOR RUSSELL TO
SPEAK HERE MONDAY

Pastor Russell. always entertain
ing, even II holding and preaching
views at variance with those held by
the churches generally, will he in
Richmond on Monday and will speak
at the City Auditorium at o'clock
Monday night. His theme will be
The Battle of Armageddon' There
viii be no admission charged
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-25
Methods, Property in italy Safe

Methodist Property In Italy Safe.
The board OF foreign mission re-
reived from Drs. y. Al. Triple and
A. W. Greenman. the following cab
dated Rome Italy, January IS.
Visited .Ayezzano. Disaster over
whelming. ~ wounded brought here.
Using Carihsidi school a. hospital.
Great and urgent need for money to
provide medicines. food, shelter.
clothing. Our people and buildings
unframed"
This Is The first word that has
cora So tbs sseiEesa VI ~ .ss t!ss. board
Of foreisn missions since the earth
quake la Italy.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-25
At the Theaters
THINGS THEATRICAL TO-DAY.

Academy OF Music--Tonight. $40
the Boston English Opera Company
I'll Trovatorc.'
Bijou---Mattnee. ALSO; night, $50
Tess OF the Storm Country"
Lyrfc-Matinee- 3: night, 1880. yau.
deyille and pictures.
Colonial--Con motion pic
lures.
Rex-Nfotion pictures.
Supcrior-Motion pictures.
Authorization pictures.
Theato-Motion pictures.
Iattle-Mouon pictures.
INSTRUMENTATION pictures.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-25
REDUCED RATES TO RADFORD
EDUCATIONAL MEETING.

Reduced rates have been secured
for persons attending the Educational
Conference at East Radford. March
1l-l2-f3 BUYERS Of tickets should
ask their local agents for certificates
when they purchase the tickets. Re-
turn tickets will be sold at reduced
rates on the presentation OF ccrtfd-
Gates.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-25
Held For Grand Jury.

Robert Davis. negro, charged
with feloniousiy cutting Alonzo Ware
another negro. was held for grand
Jury investigation following prelirn-
snary arraignment before Magistrate
Fl. $. Sunday yesterday afternoon in
Henrico Courthouse.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-25

Mrs. j. r. Felftx. No. 22I2 Fair
mount Avenue, was called to Bedford
City yesterday on account of the seri-
Gus illness of her father. Mr.. John T..
Hutter. who is well known in Rich
mond.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-25

Patrick Henry Lodge. No. ii6, /.
o. O. r, will give dance at Fra
ternity Hall, 215 West Broad Street,
tonight for the benefit of the degree
team. A large crowd is expected.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-25

Federal hank examiners IN Richmond
TO examine the books OF the Federal
Reserve hank Of the Fifth District,
WAN Net eemplssa = th4ay seaEk tnAay.
- Ma hesn 4xpeetsA, Ana viii remain
eeeAb15G fpr - reet N ~ week
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-25
JUST A COMEDY.
BUT A GOOD ONE.

Jerry" the comedy in which Miss
Billie Burke vii he seen at the Acad-
envy tomorrow and Saturday and Sat
sIrday matinee was written by Cath.
crime Chisholm Cushing without any
motives. Ii Is just comedy
and nothing more, Its sole object is
to provoke laughter and make the
audience forget It's troubles. In New
York and Chicago and several cities
where Miss Burke has already pre-
scented II, 1t Is said TO have done pre-
eisely that. In some places 1t has
even made the audience forget the
war. Which Is something really worth
while. The piece tells how Chicago
girl captures q man who has been
engaged to her aunt for twenty years
and marries him herself. Miss Burke
changes her clothes frequently DUR
ing the peformancc--someti an
pearing in the prettiest and most
girlish frocks and once in a suit OF
mannish riding toys and once in pink
pajamas.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-25
I've speakers n the sanrax. Leas-..

Suffraglsts today at league head
quarters will have the opportunity OF
hearing Mrs. Rorsr on what to Cook
and How" Mrs. Rorers articles in
Good Housekeeping Magazine" on
simplicity In cooking have 4 nation
BAAs ~ RAEAA
Miss Margaret wintrinEer. OF Chi
$3.50 ~. ~ 49, sseak Her sub-
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-04-02
WeIl-Arranged Cushion.

center are of dark blue velvet, and the
four small acknowledged pieces
within the velvet are blue and pale
blue satin arranged alternately.
The corners of the cover are com
posed of pale blue silk with a dark
blue stripe upon it, and the pieces are
arranged SO that the stripes join at
the edges.
The cover is trimmed with a pale
blue silk frill, hemstitched at the
edge and it should measure 20 inches
each way without reckoning the frill.
The same design could, of course,
be carried out in other colors and it
would look very pretty made with
remnants of different shades of terra
Gotta or pink, or green, but if it should
be made in various colors, mixed to-
gether, then materials of pale and
delicate shades will look best.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-04-02
Russian Boots Worn.

Russian influence has been marked
in clothes for several months, and
some women have actually worn Rus
sian boots. Now they can be had in
some of the shops. One pair shown
recently in the window of a smart
shoe shop is made of soft green suede
and patent leather. The heels are
high and French shape, and they and
the vamp of the shoe are made Of pat
ent leather The leg part is made of
the suede. and the vamp reaches up
on the leg section in interesting, ir-
regular lines.