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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-21
CIRCULAR HANDLING
RESTORED TO R.P.O.
POSTOFFTCE AUTHORITIES GIVE
RICHMOND HANDLING OF
CAROLINA NATTER

Richmon business interests. as
wen as officials OF the focai pustoffice
and Of the r.. r. o. terminal are
pleased with the order sent out from
the depa rtment at Washington yes
terday restoring to the work OF the
local terminal the handling OF circular
matter, similar to and compensatory
for that recently taken from the r.
p. O. terminal here. The order.
while allowing the handling of Vir.
ginia circular matter to be done in
the Washington terminal, gives to the
Richmond terminal the handling OF
North Carolina circular matter
The North Carolina circular matter
Is of about tsre same volume as that
which Richmond formerly handled
for Virginia, and which, to facilitate
the handling Of circulars. In the opin-
ion of the department, was taken to
Washington. The X. P. 0. terminal
here, in handling North Carolina cir
GUAR matter will nave to employ the
same number OF men that were given
work in the handling OF Virginia mat
ter. The transfer OF Virginia circular
matter to Washington does not de-
tract from Richmond's Importance as
a distributing point since North Caro-
Inns circular mail has been trans
ferred to Richmond.
Postmaster Thornton. speaking OF
the new order, restoring circular
mall to the Richmond terminal. yes
terday said that the promptness with
which tina Virginia Representatives at
Washington took up this matter with
the postal authorities. at the request
of local business organizations such
az the Chamber Of Commerce and
the Blu ,iness Mems Club. Ia respon-
sible for the restoration to Richmond
OF circular business.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-21
MADE IN RICHMOND
G0OO---WHY SURE
PURITY COMPANY ENTERTAINS
COMPANY AND SELLS SMALL
MATTER OF sf7,s0o OF KAKE

What's worth doing at all 10 worth
doing we'll is the motto OF the Purity
Company. the big Richmond concern
which concocts all manner Of good
things TO eat,
So we'll has the reputation of abe
Purity Company been sustained by It's
products that on yesterday two Nor
folk lhdies--Mrs. Whitehead, the
president. and Mrs. Vanswearengen,
corresponding secretary. OF the Nor
folk Housewives League--came TO
Richmond 10 investigate. They were
shown through the splendid plant OF
the Purity Company. and expressed
their surprise at the extent and the
splendid sanitary condition Of the
plant in every respect They ex-
pressed strong desire that the Rich
products. such as they
saw apd sampled. might be put on the
NpuAplk market.
The Purity Company received an
order yesterday that puts Richmond
on the map as a great cake making
center. Richmond takes the cake In
many respects, but 1t was never be-
fore so wonderfully advertised for
making the cake. Yesterday the Nc
Cpry Company placed an order for
$1s.5oo worth of Puriteekake to be
Glory stores. operated in sixteen
States. Some order that
Puriteekake looks good. tastes good,
Is good. It's the newest invention
OF the Purity Company. and Is made
in six varieties. put up In sealed. germ
proof packages The Purity Company
makes the wholesome Holsum bread
and that Velvet Kind of ice cream.
which is VSso good beyond compare.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-21
STATE PAST MASTERS
TO MEET AND EAT.
ENJOYABLE MASONIC GATHER
ING SCHEDULED FOR SAT-
URDAY NIGHT.

The Past Masters Association OF
Virginia, A. F. and A. M, will hold
its annual meeting and dinner at the
Masonic Temple on Saturday even
ing, January %. The meeting this
year promises to be of unusual in
terest, as large number of the ac-
tive and past masters have indicated
their intention to be present. State
Senator w. l.. Andrews, past grand
master of Masons OF Virginia, will
make the address. The officers of the
association are: Ro. s. Crump. presi-
dent; william A. James. vice-presi-
dent; John r. Welsh. secretary; II.
l. Hulce, sergeant at arms.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-21
ADVERTISERS MEET
TOMORROW NIGHT
SUPPER IN MANUFACTURERS
EXHIBIT; LECTURE IN CHAM
BIER AUDITORIUM.

The Richmond Advertisers Club
will have it's meeting this week in the
rooms Of the Manufacturers Exhibit,
on the second, third and fourth floors
Of the Chamber OF Commerce Build
ing and In the Chamber of Commerce
auditorium. The meeting will be
Friday night and will begin at $3.50
o'clock.
Immediately after the assembling
Of the club membership buffet
luncheon will be had in the exhibit
rooms. After an inspection of the
several exhibits on the three floors.
going down from the fourth. the
gathering Will take the elevator from
the second floor to the tenth. where
Il will MI the auditorium.
In the auditorium an illustrated
lecture on some phases Of Advertising
will be presented. The lecture is one
Of the series arranged under the d.
rection Of executives of the Associ.
ated Ad Clubs OF America.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-21
MIR. BROCKMAN TO SPEAK
AT y. NJ. G. A. DINNER

Al the Central Y. NJ. c. A. tonight
at o'clock an address will be made
by Mr.. Fletcher 3. Brockman, a wide
ly known missionary worker and ex-
pert on Chinese affairs, who has spent
many years in China and Korea. he
speaker Is described as one of the
best informed Americans on affairs in
the Orient. and has been well receiv-
ed by Government officials in that re-
gton.
Mr.. Erockman will speak at 7
o'clock dinner In the Y. NJ c. Build
ing. to which a number of guests have
been invited.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-21
REFUSED TO TESTIFY AND
WAS FINED FOR CONTEMPT

s Giants. a young merchant, who
was in Police Court yeterday to tes-
t!fy against an alleged thief who was
with stealing cigarettes from
him. was fined SIS for contempt Of
court by Justice Grigg. when he re-
fused 20 kiss the Bible before testi-
flying when his name was called
Giants hurriediy left his seat and made
for door. Justice Griggs dispatched
an officer for him and had him
brought back into court. Giants re-
fused to testify. saying that he did not
want the alleged thief prosecuted.
Justice Griggs. therefore, fined him
for contempt of court.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-21
Or. WICKER STANDS
OPERATION WELL

Rev. J. j. Wicker. DID. the popu.
lar pastor of Leigh-Street Baptist
Church, who was operated on for ap-
pendicttis Tuesday afternoon at Grace
Hospital. IL getting along nicely and
his early recovery Is looked for
DIR. Wicker has occupied the pull
pit OF LeiKn-Ssreet for more than four
years, during which the church has
enjoyed n1arnoi growth in MEM
bership and Influence. DIR. Wicker
has taken an active part in the re-
form movements of the city and the
State.
The annual meeting of the church
membership was to have been held
last night. hut was indefinitely post :
pored. en- account of the pastors III
ness.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-21
ASK ASSEMBLY TO
RE-ENACT BYRD Law
PART MAKES PRESENT STA
TUTE INoPERATTvE.
CONFER ON MATTER
SENATOR MAPP. HOUSE LEADER
MARTIN WILLIAMS, AND DIR.
CANNON DISCUSS
QUESTION.

The Byrd anti-liquor law will he in
troduced and re-enacted In the Senate
and House this morning, or. If this
In not found possible, within a day
or two. This action is the result of
conference between DIR. James Cam
non, Jr., superintendent of the Anti
Saloon League. and Senator @. Wal
ter Mapp and Judge Martin Williams
yesterday.
DR.. Cannon was In the Senate
chamber at the morning session yes
terday, where he was warmly well
coined by many of the Senators,
who assured him good naturedly that
no effort would be made to put him
off the floor OF the Senate. as was at
tempted without success at the last
session of the. Legislature by oppo-
ments of the prohibition enabling
act
DR.. Cannon stated he came spe-
ciaiiy to confer with Senator Mapp
and Judge williams about the Byrd
law, which has been declared defec-
tive by the Virginia Supreme Court
in two cases
DR.. Cannon stated that as the bill
Is a revenue bill and az 1t was multi
ated by the action OF the Legislature
itself. the Anti -Saloon League felt Jus
tilted In Askoing its rerenactment. to
law goes into effect.
History Of the Case.
The history Of the case Ii that the
bill when amended in 1912, was cop
led wrongly ana enrolled wrongly by
tn enrolling clerk. an entire line in
the most vital part OF the bill having
been omitted. The error. escaped the
committee on enrolled bills also and
was SO printed. The mistake was
caught by the public printer. svho In
serted the line with q note stating
tho facts OF the error. Two cases
arising under the act were decided by
tho court In favor of liquor dealers,
on the ground that there was no law
to prevent the existence of the liquor
houses involved. because Of the de-
feet in the Byrd law. One Of these
cases arose in the term of Attorney
General Anderson, coming up from
Louisa County. Tho second case arose
during the term of Attorney General
Pollard. coming up from Pfttsylvania
County.
Bill Now Inopcrntivc.
The bill, therefore. AZ II stands is
defective and practically imperative
Should occasion arise during the
eighteen morths that remain before
Statewide pre- hibition takes effect to
make an extensive application or test
of the law, the courts would hold to
their decision.
It liz not thought that there will
be any opposition to the enactment
OF the law, as II has already been
passed by the Legislature. and since
it's passage a Statewide prohibition act
has been adopted by the voters of the
State.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-21
NRC.ANUMITES INSTALL
NEW OFFICERS TONIGHT

All members Of Mccarthy Council.
No ass. Royal Arcanum, are expected
to be on hand tonight at o'clock
in Lee Camp Hall. when W. NJ Bick-
ers, past grand regent, will install the
'newiy-elected officers. A musical
program has been arranged. refresh
time social gathering win be engaged
In MAmhArn Of the order genArAlfy
are invited - ~ preaent
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-21
Mrs. Meredith Principal speaker.

The subject TO be discussed at the
regular weekly meeting OF the Equal
Suffrage League OF Richmond Thurs
day. January 81. at 4S0 p. NJ,
Will- be .sWnman,s Part in Construc-
tive Peace" The meeting viii be
held at league headquarters, Com
merciai Building. Second Street. be-
tween. Grace and Broad. Mrs. c. v.
Meredith will be the principal speak
err OF the afternoon, and other mat
tiers of interest will be brought for
ward by other speakers
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-21
Bill Now imperative.
FIGHT JUST BEGUN

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son, Charlotte: Mrs. J. N. Walker.
Louisa: Rev. s. L. Dumville. Abe
marie. Rev. T. G. Pullen. York: Miss
Louise Dickinson. Louisa. MIR. >. r.
mack, Orange: Mr.. S. L. Adams, Hail.
fax; Mr.. George Allen, Lunenburg:
Mr.. r. L. Palmer. Halifax; Mrs. S. c.
Curlette,. Lancaster. Rev. r. w. Os-
borne. Hanover: Rev. ]. e. White,
Charlotte: Dr. J. b. Hutsop. Rich
mond: Mrs Kate Waller Barrett, AL
exandria, and Mrs. Thos p. Bagby.
West Point.
Perhaps the most interesting SEES
sion OF the conference was that OF
last night. when Congressman Decker
born and reared in the State OF KAN
sas. a man who did not know what
liquor looked like until he was thirty
years old, told OF the wonderful State
OF Kansas. and, after describing the
progress of the nation toward prohi-
rition, declared that victory at the
polls but signal!zed the beginning OF
the fight.
More Politics.
He urged greater participation in
politics. the election of men Of tn
tegrtty land force to legislative and
executive office who will see that the
proper laws ere enacted and enforced
He scored ne inactivity of the church
In politics and emphasized the other
side, that the saloon is SO active In
politics that it constantly holds the
balance of power and in every fight is
able to. throw this balance to the
party or car didate that it feels 1t
can handle.
Mr. Decker declared that he
would rather see America free
than sober. He told OF the
fundamentals OF human progress,
liberty and law--that liberty that
makes the rights Of one man end
and that law that gives each one
liberty that does not Cypress the rest.
He declared America can be both
free and sober because prohibition OF
the liquor trafftc does not interfere
with thu freedom of society.
Tribute to Woman.
The speaker after detailing tho
evils of the liquor traffic as he has
known them and as most OF his hear
ers know them. paid splendid tribute
to the womeT OF Virginia, whose Eff
forts we're SO largely responsible In
The victory here. without committing
himself as in favor of equal suffrage
he declared that the women are pos
sessed OF a power that they must con-
tinue to use in lighting the battles
that are just beginning. They must
use their influence to have elected to
Office the men who will execute the
laws. just as they used that influence
in the fight for Statewide prohibition
He declared that nationwide prohibit
tion Is certainty and pledged him
self to continue to work for 1t.
Mr., Decker was introduced by At
John Garland Pollard
who was presented by Mrs Johson.
who presided. Devotions last night
were conducted by Rev. ". A. Pear
son. OF Keysville
Needs Of the Hour.
The days sessions were begin with
devotional exercises, conducted by
Mrs. A. n. Carson. after which Rev
w. A. Pearson presented The Needs
OF the Hour" Among them he enum-
Grated
"watc, the liquor traffic and tho
blind tigers,
LET your prayers continue and in
crease.
Eject prohibition House and SEN
II s.Sappprt thu Rtchmuud virxtntxu:
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-21
REAL ESTATE EXCHANGE
ELECTS OFFICERS TODAY

1.ie annual meeting OF the Rich
mond Real Estate Exchange will be
held today at noon. Officers will be
elected and such other business
transacted as may properly cone be-
fore such meeting
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-21
WASHINGTON DOESN'T
KNOW WHERE 1T IS AT"

Washington Jan. 2o.--To what
state the Mexican situation has been
reduced IS best indicated probably
by the acknowledgment of Secretary
Bryan today that the situation SEEM
ed TO be Mixed" and difficult to I'M
derstard."
Odiciais OF the State Department
have thrown up their hands and are
no longer trying to reach definite con-
illusions IN regard to the immediate
prospect In Mexico. but are simply
awaiting further events. AS nearly
as can be determined now. instead of
two. there are four groups now con-
tending for supremacy.
Carranza. at Vera Cruz. never has
given up his claims to the provisional
presidency. and controls a large ter
ritory: villa claims absolute dominion
over the north and is said to be pre-
pairing for the esta bishnent OF a
capital at Torreon: Zapata Is reported
TO have esta blished himself at Cuer-
navaca his old stronghold. while Gar
"a is In charge at Mexico City with
the title of provisional president con-
ferred by the convention
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-21
Violates. Health Ordinance.

+. 4. ftaStey. OF 1907 West Leixh
Street. ives fined $40 In Police Court
yesterday for putting stop sink
on the second floor OF his horne. and
connecting II with, a rain conductor,
In violation OF the city health ordi-
nance,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-21

II was a great factor in the campaign
recently closed, and IL Will guard our
interests in the enforcement OF the
law"
A strong paper, written by Mrs r.
q. Puilen. on Prohibition From q
Scientific Standpoint" was read by
Miss Pearl Young.
W. G. r. u, Represented.
Mrs. George Green, of Newbern. N.
c., organizer for the Women's Chris
tian Temperance Union in North Caro-
lima, who has been in Washinstcn
watching the progress Of the Hobson
amendment. gave a very Interesting
report on the progress Of the measure.
Others who took part In the morn
ing program were Miss Kathleen Par
rish. Mrs. Willie Shepherd, Rev. II.
Il. Parker. of Major; Mrs. Irwin
Shorter, Miss Kate Hawkins, Mrs.
Bassett, Mrs. Boyd Porter Donnaliy
and Rev. Mr.. Prlmm.
Rev. f w England led the after
noon devotions. Rev. o. o. Deity
spoke on the danger of alcohol for
young men. Miss Annie Dowe.l fol-
lowed with a violin solo. s. r. Wood
I'm read an able paper. which had
been prepared by r, A. Blackwell.
Review BY DIR. Cannon.
An interesting review of the fight
that resulted In making Virginia dry
by Rev. James Cannon, Jr., ID. d..
OF the Virginia AntiSaioon League,
was the feature of the afternoon. DR..
Cannon also told OF the recent fight
in the United States Senate for dry
District Of Columbia. He compli-
mented very highly the efforts OF the
| women in the conduct OF their cara-
paign for prohibition In Virginia.
The afternoon session closed with
the election of officers. which followed
the address Of Rev. David Hepburn.
Of the Virginia Anti-Saloon League.
| urging united force. and a solo by
Miss Mabel Hargrave.
Invitation to have the midsum mer
conference In Halifax was received
and referred to the executive commit
tee of the league.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-21
Leaving for the North.


The State Department IL informed
| from Mexico City that Villa followers
are leaving the capital for the north
Mesnwh lille the convention. known TO
have been greatly reduced in mem
| bership by reflections Is continuing
its sessions and In the midst of all the
confusion and anxiety in Mexico city
| yesterday approved the first two arti-
cles OF the plan for a Mexican gov
| eminent brought In by tho Zapata
delegates.
| This plan makes the convention the
actual power in Mexico and creates a
provisional president as a mere figure
head. The convention also has issued
a manifesto calling on all Mexicans 10
| support it. The convention conferred
upon villa the title of commander-in-
chief and u vote OF confidence. Re-
ports from the capital also state that
the Carranka forces are moving to-
ward Mexico City. These forces are
said to have Apam as their immediate
objective and II is good source of
supplies. The troops are repairing the
damaged tracks of the Mexican Rail-
road as they advance. Meantime train
service out of Mexico City Is practi-
calIy suspended. General villa has
gone to Aguas Calientes. according to
reports. From Tamplco 1T IL said the
number Of Americans out OF work
there Is increasing daily. The oil com
panies. in accc rdance with Carranza' IS
decree, have ceased all extensions of
their operations.
North Of Tampico the Villa forces
are reported TO be making consider
able progress.
CArranza Forces Advance.
Carranza's agency tonight claimed
| that all the forces at San Luis Potosi
have declared for Carranza and that
| Villa forces are abandoning Saltillo
before an advancing Carranza army.
The agency also claims that Villa
forces are being greatly reduced by
,desertions, but the State DEPARTING nj
is advised that not many. soldiers have
deserted him SO far. All the Amcri-
can cattlemen held at Nuevo Laredo
on charges OF violating the customs
laws have been released.
DIR. $. p. Kelley. OF the Catholic
Extension Society. of Chicago, called
on President Wilson and Secretary
Bryan and Secretary Garrison today
and discussed conditions in Mexico as
affecting the Catholic clergy DIR.
kelley's society was active In secur-
Ing relief for prosecuted Catholic
priests and nuns in Mexico and sought
the aid of the United States Govern
p,ent in their behalf. DIR. Kelley
made no requests for action by the
United States. He expressed the opin-
ion thai Villas attitude toward Catho-
Iiics was ioprovinG. but he could see
mo ch1uxs tcr EtAs hettsf n eafsaasas
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-21

What's worth doing at all 10 worth
doing we'll is the motto of the Purity
Company. the big Richmond concern
which concocts all manner Of good
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-21

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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-21
VILLAS STAR MAY

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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-11
STATE WILL ERECT CENTRAL
BUILDING AT RIFLE RANGE
Military Bonrd Considers Plans for
BrinEinE Troops Here for Con-
federntc Reunion.

Al the meeting of the Military Board
Tuesday night Acknowledgement w w
Sale was authorized to request architects
10 submit plans for an administration
building on tho State rife range at Vir-
ginia Beach 20 take the place OF the
building which was destroyed by fire
some time ago a proposition made by
a Norfolk citizen to donate four lots at
Virginia Beach 10 add to the rifle
range, provided that q building was
erected on the land, was referred to the
adjutaut general for further considcra-
ton.
The hoard decided to purchase man
ua!s FOR company field musicians, and
the ndJutant- general was authorized To
purchase antitrust rope for cleaning
rifles. each company's supply to lac
charged against its general allotment.
The invitation 10 the Virginia troops
10 participate In the exercises To be
held during the Confederate reunion
next Spring was referred to com
initTe". which is To arrange for the
transportation and for other care OF
IN" troops, except subsistence, which
VIII be provided by the general reunion
committee on arrangements.
Ihe meeting was attended by Cen
"ral Vaughan. Adjutant- General Sale
Lieutenant Colonc! 10 Lane stern and
captain Joseph l.cMasuricr. Ciovcrno,
stuart was absent on account OF a
slight indisposition
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-11
NEGRO IS CHARGED WITH
PASSING WORTHLESS CHECKS
Cnptnin Of Detectives Mcmahon Re-
spends To Hurry Call from broad
Street Itunk

Responding TO n hurry call from the
Broad street Bank Tuesday morning
captain of Detectives Mcmahon went
there and arrested Jordan Jones, col
oTed. on charge OF passing worthless
checks on the institution. Detective
Hcrgeants Wiltshire and Bailey had
learned of the Negroes operations some
timc ago, and after watching tho bank
Tor some days. left word that the man
should be turned over TO an officer IL
he should rcappcnr. lie came back yes
ierday and his arrest followed
Jones is alleged to have passed a
worthless check for $40 on the banl,
on February 10. To this check the
negro is said to have forged the name
OF richard scott, dcpositor in the
hank. He is alleged to have also
forged SCOTS name to check for S54
passed on the bank on the same day;
one for SEQ. passed on February IL
ana 10 have attempted TO pass another
alleged forged check yesterday. This
last check, and the presentation of
which brought about the mans arrest
was for $50.
II was said by the police yesterday
mat officials at the bank thought Jones
was SCOTS brother until he began ia
complain that some one was forgin.;
his name. Jones has been arrested sew
rrai times before. although this Is the
first time he has been charged with
forgery. The case was yesterday set
for a hearing in the Police Court on
March is.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-11
WITNESS WHO FAILED TO
APPEAR SENT TO JAIL
Henry Brooks Required to Give Bond
for Appearance In COcninc
Cases Now Pending.

Detective Atkinson yesterday arrest
cd Henry Brooks. one of the witnesses
who was summoned to appear in the
case against Pompey Flournoy, col
ored, recently convicted of the Illegal
sale OF cocaine and other habit-forming
drugs. and who failed to appear at
the trial The man Is also a witness In
the case against Willinettc Crump
colorcd, arrested by Detective Ser
geants KrenGcl. Atkinson. Wiltshire
and Bailey on a charge of selling CO.
caine illegally. Detective Atkinson
took Brooks before Judge Richardson
at once and the judge demanded $500
security Of him until March Is, when
the Crump woman Will he tried. Brooks
went to Jail in default