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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-27
DAUGHTERS OF LIBERTY
END THEIR CONVENTION
Mrs. Maggie 4. Elder, OF Petersburg,
Made state COMMUNICATIONS
Well Represented.

Especial TO The Times -Dspatch.l
ROANOKE, VA, May 26.--The
eighteenth annual session OF the Viz
Sinia State Council of the Daughters
OF Liberty adjourned to-day following
tho election of officers, which resulted
as follows: State councillor. Mrs. Mag
gle y. Elder. Of Petersburg: State as
sociatc councillor, Miss Maggie Jones
OF richmond. state vice councillor Mrs
Mary +. Prcndcr of Washington. y.
C.: state associate vlcc-councilor. Mrs.
Susie Landlord. Richmond: state sccre-
tary. a. l.. Bradley. Richmond; State
associate secretary. Mrs. G. J. Ash
worth. Brosvillc; State treasurer. r. j.
Carlton. Richmond; state associate
treasurer, Mrs. W. +. HARDWOOD. Bristol;
state guide. Miss Viola Starke. South
Richmond: state inside guard. Miss
Mary Terry, DanviIle; State outside
guard. j. ". Phillips. Fries. first ma
tional representative. j. -. Reams
south Richmond: second national rep
resentative. Mrs. Annie Burlington,
Richmond. third national representa-
tive. Mrs. Ida Bradley, Newport News
first national alternate, John +. Gill,
South Richmond. second national
alternate. j. w. Camper, Roanoke
third national alternate, l.. w. Uranium,
Richmond.
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missions report was read at the after
noon session and went over to the
night meeting for discussion.
Tho narrative committee deals with
the spiritual condition OF the church.
and to-day's report again cmpha sized
tho spirit of evangelism now so evident
In tho assembly Attention was also
called to tho large number of addi-
lions to the chnrch on professions
Of faith during the year just closed
The report was adopted Among the
recommendations OF the systematic be-
NEGLIGENCE committee were the follow
ing:
That the campaign committee on
stewardship be continued: the four en-
ecuttve committees be urged to throw
their influence In favor of the as
sembly's financial plan: that all
churches in the assembly be urged to
adopt this plan; that the secretaries
of the four executive committees make
appeals In the interest of tho work
they represent in all churches which
have not adopted the asscmblys plan.
Prolonged discussion of the recon-
mendation against making appeals in
the churches now operating under the
assembly's plan ensued, ,and this part
of the recommendation was stricken
out.
A recommendation that secretary
of education be not appointed at this
time was placed on docket for discus
sion In connection with the report on
foreign missions.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-27
FIVE

OF Burks Garden. Va. and Mrs. Grace
l1enderlite Wyse. OF stanton: a poem
from Mrs. 2. c. March. OF Ell Paso Tex,
and touching tribute to DR.. ]. J
Scherer. tho founder OF the college by
Mrs. Il. III. Copenhaver. OF Seven Milo
FORD In tho afternoon Of the same
day tho class exercises were held on
the college campus by the senior class
Misses Ora u. Mand. Dempsey Mailer.
Cora Louise Miller. Bess Ellis. Culber,
and Wynona Anderson.
Tuesday morning was given over 10
the graduating exercises. After these
essays, diplomas were presented to the
class. and an address was made by Dr.
Charles l.. Frye, of Philadelphia.
The art exhibit was a source Of
pleasure and admiration to all who
visited 1t. This department has been
under the direction and instruction OF
Miss Rachella killinger. of Marion
MISS. Affords department of domestic
science was given much praise. On
Tuesday night play, Just For Fun"
was given by the dramatic art class.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-27
Various Forms
OF Headache

1T ia necessary in order to trent head.
aches properly to understand the ca:3es
Kay OF Blockton, Ala. Continuing he says:
physicians cannot even begin the treat
ment OF disease without knowing what
causes give rise to 1t, and we must remem-
Der that headache is to be treated accor ting
to the same rule. We must not only be IA =.
ticular to givea remedy intended to coun-
teract the cause which produces the head
ache, but we must also give q remedy to
Ielieve the pain until the cause of the trouble
has been removed. To answer this purpose
Anti-kamnia Tablets will be found a most
convenient and satisfactory remedy. One
tablet every one to three hours gives comfort
neuralgia and particularly the headaches
OF women"
When we have patient subject to regular
attacks OF sick headache, we should caution
him to keep his bowels regular, for which
nothing Is better than "Actoids". and when
ne ,esis the least agn OF an oncoming
such patients should always be instructed
to carry few Anti. knmnia Tablets, so as TO
t haze them ready for instant use; These
depended on. to produce relief in q very
lew minutes. Ask for AK Tablets.
Anti-kam MIA Tablets can be obtained at all
druggistss. y" 3Ht its
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-27
CHIEF JUSTICE CLARK
WILL SPEAK AT FINALS

CHARLOTTESVILLE VA. May 20
Great interest is being taken in tho
Forthcoming visit OF Chief Justice wal
ter Clark. of the Supreme Court of North
Carolina, TO the University of Virginia
at finals. He will deliver the address
before the Washington and jefferson
Literary Societies at their annual
celebration in Cabcll Hall on the
evening of June IA
Justice Clark has announced his
subject as, The Cause of Virginia's
Greatness"
In 1864. at the age Of seventeen, JUS
tice Clark was commissioned licutcn-
ant-coolnel in the Confederate army
being the youngest officer of that rank
in either army. He was made judge
on the Superior Court of North Caro-
lima in 1855, and was elevated to the
Supreme Bench Of that State in 1889
of which he has been chief Justice since
1893. He is the author of an annotated
code of civil procedure, a translation
of Constants Memoirs of Napoleon"
and compilation in sixteen volumes
of North Carolina State Records lie
has written histories of North Caro-
lima Regiments" and recently he is
sued reprints Of North Carolina SUI
premc Court reports with annotations
and notes. lie is also a frequent CON
tributor to magazines.
In addition. he is a popular speaker
and leader in many sanely progressive
movements in government
Finals al the university this year
will draw other prominent men. among
them Senator John Sharp Williams,
president OF the Alumni Association;
Governor Richard /. Manning, Of South
Carolina. Rev. Charles +. Jefferson
D. D.. of New York, and Professor j.
b. Creighton, of Cornell University,
who will deliver the Phi Beta Kappa
Grafton on the evening of June 10.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-27
|ODEL FOR MONUMENT
TO MALONE SELECTED
|"ice Made by Daughters After Con-
ierring With Veterans and
Sons.
ILL COST ABOUT So,
$4,000
punch to Be Asked for Appropri-
I"h"n-Enthusiastic Meeting in In
''rcSt OF Permanent Highway Be-
tween Petersburg and Hopewell.

h4ERSBURG. VA. May 26.-From
several models submitted for the
l'""'nent to be erected to General
NAM Malone. Petersburg Chapter.
''"G Daughters Of the Confederacy.
''''hay selected the one furnished by
+ "'rn OF Smallwood & Deacy. archi-
g OF New York. This design pro-
|'es Tor granite base twenty-seven
long and four feet in height, on
L center Of which is to rest a l,fe-
nSure in bronze of tho famous
'ffal in the uniform of major
neral Of tho Confederate States Army.
chapter of daughters has had the
'osiS under consideration for some
nc exercising the utmost care in
e'F Ftudy. Yesterday. in order that
night have the opinion of others
nc matter an invitation was cx-
&c" 10 veterans and sons OF veterans
meet the daughter and give ex-
fssi,n TO their opinions Of the merits
nc designs. y number of veterans
u sons responded 10 the invitation,
"a after free discussion and inter
aHSc OF opinions. the chapter voted
select the Smallwood e. Deacy model
IN The request TO these architects
at ne granite work OF the monument
ovid be done by a Petersburg firm
fe cost OF the monument will be about
pNp. ON the face of the base will
pear the inscription in bronze letters
pc chapter decided to ask the Council
It's juno meeting FOR an appropri-
ion IN aid of the monument fund.
"a Tor permission TO locate the me
pr!al In Central Park
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-27
OABNEY is HONORED
BY ROYAL ARCANUM
richmond Mnn Is Elected Supreme
warden Of Supreme Council OF
United States and Cunndn
Especial 10 the Timee-Die,,,c,

Especial 10 The Times Dispatch.l
HAMPTON. VA, May 2s.-Wi,h the
selection OF Detroit as the meeting
place for next year and the election
OF officers. The Supreme Council of the
Royal Arcanun Of the United States
ana Canada this afternoon ended It's
thirty eighth annual session In Hotel
Chamberl!n. Old Point, and adjourned
William T. Dabncy. business manager
or the Richmond Chamber OF Commerce,
was elected the Supreme Warden. The
ofhccrs elected were: Supreme regent,
samuel y. Hoag, New York: supreme
Nice-rcgcnt, c. Arch Williams. Chicago:
supreme orator. Franklin Ruebrecht.
Columbus. o.; general counsel, Howard
{. Virgins. Rome. y. y; supreme ex-
aminer OF claims. w. Holt Apcar. Tren-
ton. y. j.: supreme secretary, Alfred
=. Turner. Boston; supreme treasurer
\. s. Robinson. St Louis: supreme
chaplain. c. Hoadlcy. New Haven.
Conn; supreme guide, s. NJ. Robinson,
Sewbcrn. y. c.. supreme warden, VIII
liam T. Dabney. Richmond: supreme
sentry. Claude Zappone. Washington.
The third Wednesday in MAY was
named as the date for the assembling
OF the th!rty-ninth annual session
Among the Richmond men attending
the convention were ". T. Dabney.
Rev. F. T McFaddcn and ". FLOYD
Rcames.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-27
Omen Air SchOnin.

In his report for April. made TO the
.hool board last night, Superintendent
NJ. Martin made Interesting refer
zee 70 the growth, progress and con-
tion Of the public schools OF the
~ He also made some recommended
ons OF Importance. He commended
Try highly the good work Of the two
lrses-one white and one colored-in
ok!ng after the health OF the chill
ZEN. and the sanitary condition OF
Ie!r homes. and recommended that two
lysiciars should be added TO this de-
,rtment OF the school boards service.
he work Of medical inspection began
lis wear in a modest way. he says
IS been OF tangible benefit. Partial
mort on this subject from the prin-
nails OF the various schools reveals
T. fact that perhaps co per cent of
i. pup!ls examined were suffering
orl some defect, either slight or
axe The parents were promptly
..asd and We're grateful for the in
natinn The superintendent, In dis
..n OF the health OF the children,
osts as advantageous the estab-
-.nent OF open air schools and of
,rtable schools as are in use else
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-27
GENERAL BRADDOCK'S TRAIL
MARKED BY MONUMENT
Unveiled mt Alexandria Under Auspices
or Nirsinin's Colonial Dnmes-Stmi-
lar Ceremony I'm Winchester.
Especial to The Times-Dispatch.l

Especial to Tho Times Dispatch
ALEXANDRIA, VA. May 26.-In the
presence OF a large and distinguished
gathering of Colonial Danes from diff
ferent parts Of Virginia, together with
those OF this city. and other Interested
spectators. a marker to show the be-
ginning of the old Braddock Road in
Alexandria, or the route taken by Gem
eral Braddock in 1855 In his campaign
against the French and Indians in 1883.
which ended SO disastrously, was un-
yelled this afternoon at Braddock, the
northern limits of the city. The affair
was under the auspices of the Colonial
DANES OF America In Virginia
The unwilling ceremonies were con-
Quoted by little Miss Courtney Cochran
and Reid Dunn. The marker was
decorated In British and Virginia flags.
"hiie Old Glory adorned poles and
posts nearby.
The exercises were presided over by
Mrs. benjamin Purcell, State chairman
on marking Braddock's Road, of Rich
mona. who introduced the speakers
lhe principal address was delivered
by Samuel Graham. Assistant Attorney
General of the Unitcd>St States. who was
introduced by Representative Charles
- N-ni mn u tnlS city.
The cannon mounting the marker
were presented by Miss Rose NJ. Mac
Donald. local chairman on marking
Braddock's Road. she presenting them
on behalf Of the committee in charge
The marker was formally accepted
and presented to the City of Alexandria
by Mrs. James Lyons. of Richmond.
acting for Mrs. William Rufin Cox.
president of the Colonial DANES in Vir-
stnia, of Richmond.
a similar marker to the one un-
Veiled hero will be unveiled tomorrow
at Winchester, and many of those at
tending the ceremonies here will go TO
Winchester 10 participate in the ex-
erciscs.
The marker is located in the triangle
formed by Mount Vernon and the
Braddock Road. Braddock Heights. 1t
is composed of cannon. which were
abandoned by General Braddock here
in 1888. For a number Of years they
were used to mark the corners Of tho
streets. and several years ago they
were taken up and presented TO Mount
vernon Chapter, Daughters Of the
American Revolution. this city.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-27
NEGRO is MURDERED
FOLLOWING RIVALRY For Girl.


Especial to The Times Dirpatch.l
BOWLING GREEN, VA, May 26-
Emanuel Ross, colored. abou, eighteen
years old, was lodged in jail last night
charged with killing Leo Gaccwood,
also colored and about eighteen years
old. Both lived near Ruther Glen. and
trouble between the two started when
Gatewood escorted Julia Johnson from
q moving picture show. Ross followed
and shot his pistol several times, but
without effect. When Gatewood got
to the house of the girl, Ross also APP
peared and said to Gatewood that he
had treated him badly. Gatewood re-
Piled: IF you want 10 shoot me, here
! am; shoot" Ross drew his pistol and
the first ball entered Gatewood's left
breast, killing him instantly.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-27
MARION COMMENCEMENT
is OF UNUSUAL INTEREST
[Special TO Tho Timea-Disnatch.l

MARION. VA. May a6.-The COM
mencement of Marion College. just
closed. was of more than usual inter-
est On Saturday evening a students
recital was given in the college chapel.
consisting OF voice and violin selections.
On Sunday morning at the Metho-
dist Church the baccalaureate sermon
was delivered by Rev. George ii.
Rhoads. of Rural Retreat. In the even
ing at the same place a missionary
sermon was delivered by Rev. +. r.
Mccoy.
a very interesting feature was the
annual meeting OF the alumnae at the
courthouse auditorium on Monday
morning. at which greetings were read
from Mrs. Elizabeth Coyner Greeycr
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-27
ADOPTS RESOI.UTION
AGAINST LILO


Just before adjourninE tonight the
assembly unanimously adopted the fol-
lowing resolution against liquor and
the liquor traffic:
LAS the traffic in and use of in
toxicatfnG liquor as n beverage is the
prolific cause of so much crime. pow
erty and suffering in our land, and as
1t costs the people so much money in
criminal prosecution and the support OF
the victims OF drink. and as it Is one
of the greatest enemies Of the church
of Christ, and as we are warned
against Its effects in Cor. vi. 10: there
fore, In view Of these terrible effects.
this General Assembly bears its testi-
mony against this evil. and recon-
nerds to all our people the use of all
legitimate means for It's Punishment
from the land"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-27
In the Hastings Court.

The trial of Joe Harris, negro.
1arCod with the murder Of Alg;e
alone. colored. several months ago,
- been set for trial on Friday. Ma
mes body was found in the river six
aek's after his disappearance. 1t
as located through clairvoyant.
!. j.. kirkham. a white man, under
rest for attempted criminal assault,
iii he tried on June S.
among the convictions yesterday
ere those Of T. V. Wilson. of forging
! endorsement on Du Pont check,
mi to the pcnitentiary for one year.
nd Leroy stuart, negro. for stealing
COW. sent To the penitentiary for two
Jars.
lanes KoontZ, another white
ranger. charged with stealing $40
ON the person of a fellow prisoner
iail. was given one year In the
,nitentiary. In the Police Court yes
rday he was sentenced to Jail on
,nther charge of larceny. Several APP
bal cases were tried to-day.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-27
En,hu.in.tlc nond Meeting.

meeting of business men Of the
~. All enthusiastic one, was held last
rnt In the Chamber OF Commerce in
II interest Of the construction OF "A
loaa and permanent highway from
F'erSburg to Hopcwcll. After free
scHssion OF the proposition in which
any participated. motion 10 recon-
end tho building ot "a hundred foot
ide boulevard TO liopewcll was adopt
The advantages Of such a highway
I'm 10 the city and Prince George
1unty were fully set forth. The meet
= authorized the appointment of "A
mrnittce Of three to confer on the
beet with committees Of the Council
al Chamber Of Commerce and tho
oard Of Supervisors of Prince George
-cat interest is felt in the city and
unity and at Hopewell in the con-
Euetion Of hrst-class highway as
opposed.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-27
THIRTY-FOUR STUDENTS
RECEIVE THEIR DIPLOMAS
Especial to The T.mes-D;sna,cb

Especial to The Times -Dispatch.l
MANASSAS, VA, May o6-Thirty-
four students, composing the class of
1915 of Eastern College. were graduated
this morning from that institution.
Commencement exercises opened with
an instrumental rendition of lie
Matin." by Miss Mabel Lee Jones and
Professor G. c. Gorrell Invocation
was given by Dr.. 4. +. Dougherty, of
Lebanon. Pa. Miss Margaret Keppart
Roop rendered piano solo. followed
by the honor orations OF Mrs f. w.
Baumner. Miss Ernestine Moser and
Miss Edith Otto. The musical mum bers.
The Dove by Miss Edna Patterson
Porter, soprano, and concerto in G.
minor. by Miss Nettie NJ Curtis were
greatly enjoyed. President II L. Room
introduced DR.. s. p. Capen. United
states specialist in higher education,
VINO delivered the commencement ora
ton, The College and the New Educa
ton"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-27
ACTION KEEPS MINISTER
FROM HOLDING PASTORATE

The affirmation of the action of the
synod Of Arkansas means that Rev
L. T. Field can not hold a passionate
In That synod until the synod sees fit
10 revoke its action at some future
date. Mr.. Field was dismissed. il is
said, by the Pine Bluff Presbytery. but
was later taken back into the church
by the synod, but slcnced from prea CHI
ing. The case was brought before
the assembly on the minister's appeal
ne reports Of the narrative COM
inittce was submitted at the morning
session by Rev. Newton Donaldson. D.
D., of Huntington. w. Va. and the
report OF the committee on systematic
heneicience by Rev. y. A. McGeach.
D. d. OF Charlotte, y. c. The foreign
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-27
c. c. DUNCAN'S CONDITION
SAID TO he DANGEROUS

Especial to The Times-Dispatch.l
RALEIGH, y. c.. May o6-Much
anxiety is felt about the condition of
r.. c. Duncan, n prominent business
man, and much talked of as the next
Republican candidate for Governor. He
underwent an operation for appendi-
citis last night in New York and pro-
Sressive ganGrene was found to have
set in Reports to-day indicated i'm
provement. Alexander Webb, who
hurried TO him ahead of the members
OF his family. wired this evening that
he had seen him, and physicians
thought there was a chance for re-
covcry II no further complications de-
vcloped. Mr.. Duncan had gone to New
York on business for the Merchants
Bank. of which he is president
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-27
DISTINGUISHED VISITORS
SEATED on PLATFORM

Seated under this canopy were Cover
nor Stuart. Professor William NJ.
Thornton. the orator; Senators Thomas
s. Martin and Claude 4. Swanson; RAN
dolph Harrison. General T. T. Munford.
DR.. j. y. Latham and Judge George l..
Christian. OF Richmond.
The immediate family and relatives
of Major Daniel, who occupied seats to
the right of the speaker were: Mrs
John Warwick Daniel! widow; Mr. and
Mrs. Fred Harper. son-in-law and
daughter: Edward NJ. Daniel, son; John
w. Daniel. third grandson: Mildred
Daniel, Carrie Daniel and Elizabeth
Daniel grandchildren: Mrs. s. w. Hal
sey, sister: Don p. Halsey. nephew
Mrs. Don r. iialsey, Edwin y. and John
W. d. Halsey, nephews; a. d. Wranek
uncle; Major S. p. Halsey. hrother-in-
law Mrs. s. T. Halsey, and Misses
Mamie Daniel and Ellie Bouldin. cou-
sins.
Among the men. in addition 10 the
Governors STAFF and members OF Gar
land Rodes Camp, who occupied seats
upon the platform were: Lieutenant
Governor i. Taylor Ellyson. OF Rich
mond; y. c. Manson. Jr., Walter f..
Addison. r. c. Blackford John w. Grad
dock, George w. Stevens. president OF
the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway;
Henry r. Silverthorn. Walter Pettyjohn,
Captain T. H. McCaull, Captain J. c.
Featherston, y. r. Long. Rev. John
Harmon, DR.. John w. billiard and
W. r. Rarksdale.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-27
STUART ADDRESSES
ROAD IMPROVEMENT LEAGUE

Especial to The Times DispatchJ
I LYNCHBURG, VA, May 26.-The
tural Road Improvement League of
Virginia was addressed briefly this
corning by Governor II. G. Stuart, and
liter adopting resolutions this after
oon adjourned. The resolutions
,teA the purpose of the organization
/, extend it's influence to every county
|, the state. and to call the attention
h cities and towns to the benefits
,orn county road improvement and CO.
o,ration; to establish a prize fund to
a offered for the greatest Offering In
,od Improvement: and to organize
,nn,ittees to raise funds to defray
flee and other expenses In prosecut-
~ the work.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-27

IEdT Robinson, an elderly and
brthy colorcd man. long In the en-
by of Joseph 7 Carriers dairy, on
plifax street. was attacked by bull
lis morning, and though not seriously
tured, had narrow escape from
hath. While leading the bull from
e stall the animal attacked and
hooked him down. twice attempting
/ gore him. Robinson fortunately had
incrol OF the ring in the bulls nose.
ka ~ vigorous use OF II saved him
III from being cored until assistance
luId arrive. H was bruised on the
he and a rib injured, and was taken
! the hos p!tal.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-27
FIRE IN PHARMACY
THREATENS HOTEL CARROLL
[Special 10 The Times-Disnatch.

Especial TO The Times Dispatch.1
LfNCHBURG, VA. May 26.-A fire
early this morning in Lamberts Phar-
macy. which occupies the first floor Of
n portion Of the Hotel Carroll. for A
time threatened the building and
caused some excitement among guests
The fire started from an unexplained
cause in the prescription department,
and the heat was so intense that the
paint on fixtures roasted 100 feet away
The stock and fixtures were badly
damaged, but there was little damage
to the building. The loss may amount
to $1,000 or more
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-27
Acquitted of Murder Charge.
Especial TO The Times-Dispatcb

WARRENTON, VA, May 26.-In the
circuit Court yesterday, Perle Sulli-
van was acquitted of the murder Of
Maury Bumbrey, colored, who was shot
and killed by Sullivan near CatIe,t
December s. 1914. The plea was self
defense. Sullivan and his father
operated sawmill. and in settling
with Bumbrey, dispute arose over n
deduction from his wages of 80 cents
for tobacco bought from the commits
sary.