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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-27
S OUTH E IN GAS &
ELECTRIC COMPANY

upon real estate, tangible personal
property and intangible personal prop
erty and that that combined rate will
be a reduced rate.
A Reduction In Rate.
From the standpoint Of the State,
there has already been a very ma
terial reduction In the rate OF taxa
ton respecting real estate and tanKi-
bic personal property. Formerly the
on the 500 assessed valuation. Under
the new law this property will be as
sessed by the State At only 10 cents on
the 500 assessed valuation
Under the new law tho state taxed
intangible personal property at ss
cents on the 800 assessed valuation,
and permits l.calittea II th-v see At TO
do so. to tax such property at . rate
not to exceed 80 cents on the 800 as
sessed valuation. total combined State
and local rate IS cents on the 800
assessed valuation. and this combined
rate. under the new law. is about 40
per cent less than the combined rate
under the former law. Surely II must
ed. provides 4 reduction in the tan
rata.
Taxes for ocnl Purposes.
The board OF supervisors can. on
real estate and tangible personal
property. impose ievies for county
purposes. for county and district
school purposes. for county and dis
trict road purposes. and to pay inter-
est upon and to provide a sinking
fund to retire bonds issued for county
and district road purposes.
Cities and towns can, on real
estate and tangible personal property.
impose such rate of levy within the
II any. prescribed by their
charters or by the general law OF the
State. as may be deemed necessary for
efficient administration of their at
fairs.
THE law of this State CLASHES the
following property as intangible per-
sonal property;
Class /. Bonds, notes and other
evidence OF debt.
Glass Z. Capital OF individuals used
or employed in business out of this
State.
Glass 3. Capital of corporations or
Incorporated joint stock companies.
Glass 4. Capital OF individuals used
or employed In any trade or business
in this State.
Glass s. Principal Of personal
estates. credits. etc. under control OF
court receiver, commissioner, personal
tthe values Of this property will be re-
ported to the commissioner of the rev.
enue by the examiner OF records. as
heretofore).
Glass 8. Money on deposit with
any bank, or other corporation. or
arm, or person. or in the possession, or
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-27
FOUR NAMES MENTIONED
FOR POSITION Of MAYOR
Ainsiie, Umlauf, Adams and Peters
Being Touted by Their Friends
for Chief Executive.

1t was said last night by friends
of Alderman w. II. Adams. OF JEFF
ferson Ward. that he would within
few days announce himself as a
full-hedged aspirant for the office of
mayor of the city.
Friends Of Councilman r. L. Pc
ters of Clay Ward. also, stated last
night that "a number of delegations
had waited upon him asking that he
get in the running.
Neither of these gentlemen would
give direct answer 10 the question,
last night, although they admitted
that many friends had approached
them on the subject
II feel highly gratif1ed that 30
many citizens look upon me in such
kindly spirit" said Mr. Adams.
The honor is a high one. and + can
but feel a little fattered that my
name should be mentioned in con-
necion with such an exalted posi-
ton. II / am elected, shall strive
to fulfill the obligations of the Office
TO the best of my ability
This non-committal statement OF
possibility practically puts Mr.. Adams
in the field as candidate.
Mr.. Peters simply said that many
citizens had asked his to permit them
TO announce his candidacy.
am pleased TO know that my
long service In Council has impressed
the people with the possibility that
may make capable mayor" SAID
Mr.. Peters. II am not in position at
this time, though. TO make a definite
statement. There is plenty of time
Former Councilman Jacob T7mlauf.
shortly after the election last summer.
stated to Virginian reporter that
he would again enter the race for
the mayoralty This is taken as 4
positive statement, as Mr.. UmIauf
has not withdrawn.
With these three candidates and
Mayor Atnstfe in the field a merry
campaign may be expected next
spring. The term Is for four years.
Mayor Ainslfe is simply filling out
the unexpired term of former Mayor
Richardson who was appointed to this
bench in Hastings Court.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-27

under the control of the owner. In
Guiding certificates OF deposit with any
bank. banking association. trust or
security company. in and out of tnis
State.
Class I. Shares of taxable stock OF
corporations or joint stock COM
pan!as.
Glass 3, All bonds OF counties,
cities and towns or other political
subdivisions OF this state.
Money has heretofore been seq
regated for taxation solely by the
State. Counties. cities and towns
cannot impose any levies on money,
and the State taxes II only at a most
reasonable rate, Wig: Twenty cents on
each 500 assessed valuation.
Under the former laws Of this
State. citizens of this State were re-
CURED to pay an average tax rate.
State and local. per 800 assessed
valuation, less than the citizens IN
exception of eight states. viz: Rhode
Island. Ohio. Wisconsin, Kansas
Maryland. West Virginia, North Caro-
lima and Texas.
Two other States, however hav-
ing practically the same average rate
as Virginia-viz; New Hampshire and
Connecticut: therefore, our people
have not. as compared with the peo-
pie OF other States. been excessively
taxed. Although there has been in
Virginia unequal taxation In instances
such as inequalities In assessment
of the same classes OF property. and
the failure TO assess at all consider
able amounts of taxable property; and
while Virginia stands well by compar-
ison with other States, it must be
borne in mind that she holds this
position with a low assessment and
with a comparatively fair rate--State
and locai-comhined.
Under the new laws. with all prop
erty taxed and taxed uniformly. as IA r
a. possible, 1t can be reasonably ex-
pected the position she will take. ny
comparison with other Stats. will be
even more gratifying to her own citi-
gems and make her more attractive as
4 home to citizens OF other states.
Con1mends Governor.
TOO much cannot be said in COM
mendation of the earnest. faithful and
able services in behalf of the people
OF this State, rendered by our iistin-
guished Governor. his excellency, Hem
ry Carter Stuart.
The subject of taxation has been
a matter OF much concern to him
ever since Its agitation and discussion
In the State, and he has labored in
domitably day and night to do what
he believed to be for the best interests
of the people of this Commonwealth
The zeal, fidelity and patriotism OF
the General Assembly was manifested
throughout its consideration and de-
alterations In enacting the new tax
system and the plaudit, Well done.
good and faithful servants must II
seems to me. be the reclamation Of
the people of the State upon the work
OF that honorable body"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-27
EVERY MONDAY CLUB
BR0ADENS ITS SPHERE
VIII Be Represented for First Time
This Year in Virginia Federation
of Womens Clubs.

The Every Monday Club has closed
very successful years study Of
American history Of the period from
the War OF the Revolution TO the War
Between the States This course en-
braced able and enthusiastic pa pers by
the members, and interesting lectures
by outsiders, among whom were DR..
ID. r. Anderson. Of Richmond College.
whose subject was The Critical
Period" Or, II. j. Eckenrode. of
Richmond College who spoke on The
Montague. who was allowed to dis
gress from the beaten path and choose
her own subject, Art Life in the Ba-
yarian Capital" Live discussions on
current events and book review storm
ed part of each program.
This club. which boasts of an exist
ence OF thirty years. has recently. in
Joining the Virginia Federation of Wo-
mems Clubs, taken a step TO broaden
the scope OF its activity and influence,
II will send as delegates to the an
nual meeting of the State Federation
at Fairfax Courthouse it's president,
Mrs d. r. Anderson, and Mrs. G.
Harvey Clarke. This years president
wac reelected for another term and
the other officers are: Vice president.
Mrs Eugene De Jarnette; secretary
and treasurer. Mrs. r. w. Cammack.
The course of study as outlined in
the attractive yearbook for 1915
1916 will he Modern Drama" DR.. j.
c. Metcalf will lecture before the club
early in the fall on the field Of the
Modern Drama" and other lecturers
will follow at stated intervals durins
the year. One Monday each month
will be devoted to the study OF Some
modern movement IN social service
and civic welfare.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-27
Low WEEKEND FART TO
BALTIMORE.
I4II ana I4IS y. Md1u
RICHMOND, VA.

York River Line. Effective May /
and continuing each Friday and Sat
urday thereafter until September rs,
inclusive. Southern Railway will sell
from Richmond and points between
Amelia and West Hoint,-lew rat week
end tickets TO Baltimore and return via
York River Line. these tickets limited
leaving Baltimore Monday following
date OF sale.
The trip, West Point to Baltimore
and return via Chesapeake S. S. Co,
new steamers. CITY of Richmond and
city of Annapolis" is a very attrac-
tive and enjoyable one. especially is
this true during the spring and sum
mcr months
For further information call on
nearest Southern Railway ticket agent
or write n. l.. BISHOP. Division Pas
senger Agent, Southern Railway Com
pany. Richmond Va.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-27
IOWA STILL GIVING
TO NEEDY BELGlANS

d. s. Chamberlain, of Des Moines.
Iowa a member of The Commission
for Relief in Belgium and chairman of
the Iowa State Committee of the Com
mission. has Just made his report on
the work done in that State in sup
plying food for the Belgians.
Mr.. Cham berlain reports that the
cash contributions by Iowa up to April
/ amounted to s52.543.14, exclusive of
foodstuffs donated.
This for Iowa's shipments. including
considerable quantities of foodstuffs
purchased by the Iowa committee have
aggregate l24 carloads. These in
clude: SIS cars OF shelled corn. weigh
Ing Ss0S.748 pounds. corn meal, 10
cars, 1.151,6oe pounds; -four. "a cars
s32.7sS pounds: rolled oats. cars
$1,000 pounds; meat products. cars
including dried salt pork. 106, 1917
pounds lard. $4,000 pounds; lunch
con meat. "a 400 pounds: canned food,
cars, including $3.50 dozen canned
corn, 1900 dozen baked beans and
pork, 1000 dozen canned beans: con-
iensed milk, 2 cars, $500 dozen.
Iowa was one of the first States
to come to the assistance OF the Bel
gians, and relief was first sent by
cable to Herbert G. Hoover. chairman
of The Commission for Relief in Bel
gitim, in London, which brought an
Immediate reply conveying to the
Iowa people the grateful thanks OF
the Bclgians for their generosity that
brought happiness to thousands of
destitute people and preserved count
less innocent women and children
from desperate hunger. Mr.. Cham
herlain reports that Iowa is still ac-
tive in relief work and will continue
to do her best so long as the need
for relief exists.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-27
NO OPPOSITION TO ADDISON
Lynchburg Hears Popular Editor Will
Have Field TO Himself.

Lynchburg, Va, April 26.---An-
nouncement of the candidacy of Wal
ter F. Addison. editor of the Lynch
burg News, for the Democratic nom-
nation for the State Senate In the
district composed OF Lynchburg and
Campbell County probably means that
there will be only three candidates in
the August primary here. 1t is be-
iieved Mr.. Addison will be unopposed.
J. Calvin Moss has already announced
his candidacy for the House of Del
egates and II is expected that DON
J. Halsey will oppose Mr. Moss
The Socialists promise to have can
didates for both branches of the Leg
islature from the city and county.
but the Democratic nominations will
be equivalent to election.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-27
WILL PROBE FATAL ACCIDENT.
Coroner Taylor viii Hold Inquest In
Burnett Case Today.

Coroner Taylor will conduct an fn..
quest this morning at 10 o'clock into
the death of Lee Burnett, fifty years
old. of 3127 Beverly Street. who was
killed near Fourteenth and Marshall
Streets Saturday night by a street car.
charge OF involuntary manslaugh
ter has been preferred against Motor
man C. A Waymaek. who was In
charge OF the car. Burnett was a car
riage painter and is survived by =
widow and one son. According to tho
police report of the accident, Burnett
attempted to cross the street ahead OF
the car. and in doing so was struck.
His skull was fractured and he died
later in Grace Hospital
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-27

Five negroes that were caught by
Patrolmen l. r Latham and p. L.
Tiiler in raid on a house In the
rear of Goa West Broad Street, and
charged with being disorderly and
gambling. were fined IS and costs
each yesterday in Police Court Two
others that had been baiied for their
appearance failed to show up in court
and attachments were issued for them
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-27
Negro Held for Grand Jury.

Leland Henry. colored. was sent on
to the grand jury from Police Court
by Justice 'Griggs. when arraigned on
the charge OF feIoniously cutting
Lewis Todd. also colored. Henry was
arrested by Patrolman r. L, Tiller
Todd is a patient at the Virginia Hos
pital.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-27
COLORED CHAUFFEUR FINED
FOR USING AUTOMOBILE,

Junius Cook. colored chauffeur.
was fined $50 and costs YESTERDAY in
Police Court by Justice GriSgs when
arraigned On the charge of~usiag an
automobile belonging to r. Levy with
out its owners permission. Cook was
arrested late Sunday night. after NJ
had taken Mr.. Levy's car through
Jackson Ward on tour with several
women companions
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-27
Fined s2S for Cutting

Eddie lawson. colored. was fined
$26 ana costs yesterday In Police
Court by Justice Griggsr when ar
raigned on the charge of feloniously
cutting Samuel Carter. also colored.
Lawson was arrested by Patrolmen
JAcohini and Taylor.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-27

Frank w. Crawford. who was ar
rested Sunday night by Patrolman p.
l.. T1ller on the charge of destroying
property at the Second Police Station.
was fined $40 and costs yesterday in
Police Court
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-27

Virginian to the new subscribers. You
need not vote tho special ballots" is
sued on paid in advance subscriptions
until the end of the contest If you do
not wish TO do go. The only ballot
which you Go have to vote ia the one
you cut from The Virginian. This
muse be voted Within time limit print-
ed upon II.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-27
Fined for Disorderly Conduct.

Emma Tucker, a negress, was fined
$40 and costs yesterday in Police
Court on a disorderly conduct charge.
following her arrest Saturday night by
Patrolmen J. A. Baughan and F. N.
BosQuet. Is
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-27
WHAT THE
PEOPLE SAY
Fl. N. Phillips:

H. N. Phillips:
II am opposed to municipal ownership Of
public utilities and for that reason approve of
the proposition Of the Southern Gas and Elec-
trio Corporation to lease the city plant. I am
firmly convinced that the city authorities should
not hesitate to submit the proposal to the voters
for determination. Believing in majority rule,
/ am of the opinion that fairer test can be had
at the polls than in the alderman's chamber"
Rev. Abner NJ Fox:
Il do not use any gas now, but have used
some since | have been in the city, but | am
frank to say that | had much better gas in In
dianapolis at Coo per 1000 cubic feet than is
furnished in Richmond for 90c. l certainly am
in favor of lower rates and if reduction can be
brought about by leasing the city plant to
private corporation then / am in favor Of
lease Certainly the citizens who really own
and support the gas plant, should be afforded
the opportunity of expressing their views
through the ballot box. Municipal ownership
may be good thing. but politics often creeps
into the operation of public utility controlled
by municipality. The claim is often made
that the postal service of the country is not af-
fected by politicians. but we know that, in spite
of all efforts of the civil service politics has
quite little to do with the administration of
the postofice department -
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-10-16

A pleasant afternoon OF bridge was
enjoyed on Wednesday by the Happy
Hour Bridge club at the home OF Mrs
Lenta WestOcott on Court street. Four
tables were arranged for the players,
the card honors falling 10 Mrs Robert
Downing Mrs. Joseph Baumgar,ner Ss.
sisted In the serving, The next hostess
for the club will be Mrs. Tilhnghast.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-10-16

A most happy opportunity OF wit
Messing the very latest fancy dances by
noted artists in that line will be
given at the Guild dance, Wednesday,
October 20, at the armOry, whom Pror.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-10-16

lecture, a brief resume of the whole is
here given: Aspiration, the longing
for the thing that we have not, lies at
the basis of the noblest expression of
mankind. The fact that the drama has
always made use of this feeling OF
unrest, of aspiration proves man born
actor, true lover of the theatre. 1t
is this aspiration that is indicative of
growth, distinguishing the life of man
from the seeming completeness of the
lower forms of creation. This truth
and its vaile. is recognized by philos-
ophy, religion, poetry and painting, all
of which are seeking to uplift the race.
The American theatre, therefore, as
the organized expression Of this emo
tion of aspiration, may become a pow
erful agency for human uplift. There
is much within the theatre to be con-
demned, yet this is but minor current,
wnen compared with the mighty stream
of thoughtful plays which are bringing
to the theatre a draught of life giving
water that stimulates the loftiest emo
tions of mankind. In its true express
sion the theatre strengthens the res
solves of men, expands this sympathies,
and leaves their minds healtny and
well poised. We must not abandon it
because of its duality of influence. -
Professor MacMurray then treated
briefly the history of the American
drama, laying especial emphasis upon
the works of Augustus Thomas, Percy
MacKeye, and William Moody. "They
are all, +" he says, "playwrights with
definite ideas and charming literary
skill Back of everything they do is a
real motive, a dialogue that is enter
tanning, a construction that is effective,
and touch of poetry that is true, in
spired by dramatic feelings they give
us plays that are drawn from American
conditions.
In conclusion Prof. MacMurrsy said,
"Can you neglect the challenge of
present day conditions You have tax
en- the theatre away from the people
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-10-16

effect.
For yes indeedy, thono,
wearing the real old fasbior"ss, We si'n9
yet we are getting the 'oued so hoops
with less bulky and more ssnit sar;y fe'uls
traptions, mostly wire A''aiy coz,
While most Of the wirir,
around the hem of the fuIl a. done
yet another effect is obtained aeS'i l. sAira
ing out sideways over the hin. y Sl Si!'
builds you out sideways Iips FEs lha
quez's celebrated portrsit hAe Seles
Spanish Infanta. VI Tie
If you don t care for tbo,, :,
tensions, however, Fashion i S'ue e
elastic this year and allows noa
tension with equal impunitv ''a' e.
It's the good old hustle s,.;.
course, brought up to date nv saa q
formed of ripping folds of ST.. gellg
breadths. This back draped hr.,,! a. ua'l
feet is much favored on formal s y. st
ing gowns of heavy satin or ' v.,e v,eA
that are very decollete and lora ,,'si !
train. iuAg oi
Quite the most reminiscent ~ i,
old granny's youth is a model ;.as atai
suit of black and red wool plaiS 51''Sl 9
has a short full skirt and it'll l. y
full jacket which once removed ,.n'9, ,uV,'
to startled modern eyes a it'll IaA -
neeked waist of the plaid absol0..ss Nv
sleeveless save for tiny cap.lika r"sS
of the plaid over each shoulder ETi, wi,,
this sleeveless daytime gown are va., T'u
quaint kid gloves reaching midw.v wv, :,
the forearm and laced up the sids
These side-laced gloves are nitS a.
newest feature at hand and Are ,s. ~
with every sort of daytime toils,,,
Black lace mitts are also permit,s
with dressy afternoon frocks. TbouSl
the gloves are laced they aren't ls'
you understand whereas the mitts .,
not laced but are lace.
The little top hats worn over nm
eye, the flowing window curtain yei
the little round muffs and ripplr
shoulder capes of fur, the extra Eo
buttoned boots for day wear and n
high ribbon laced cothurns for eve,
ing all, all are old stuff lifted fro
the heyday of our granddames' yOut
Quite the only thing we seem to hay
overlooked in our wholesale copyir
is of course what would have profit,
US the most-meaning of course h
lovely old-world tact and courtesy.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-10-16

and Mrs. Montrosc Ringler will repeat
many of tbe latest dance stems whicn
tbev 6emons+rated before ten thous-
and reonle ~ tbe Panama. Pacific ex.
nosition this summer. Prof. Ringler is
a member of the National Dancing Mas
ters association and conducts one of
the leading daneinc schools in Port
land Profeasor orf Mrs Ripqler have
lent their services 70 the Guild dance
at tbe special reouest of the committee
in charge and will be the guests of Mr..
and MIS-. ~ G. shirley while in Sa-
lem. Another feature which will tend
toward making This dancing fete a
novel affair Will be the presence of
Madame Mnnsev professional for.
tnne teller of NAM Years experience.
who bv The charm Of her personality
and the innate nrt of her craft. will
add in no smou measure TO the gay.
etv of the, evening, As regards the
dance, itself there will be a ten piece
orchestra. also n chorus of thirty
voices The puild dance is for the
benefit of the Enisconal church and is
dance lovers os on, Of tbe most un;me
and thorouqhly Measurable social
events of the seeson. Those who arr
promotinp and selling tickets for tht
Child dance. are: Miss Euane Craig.
| Mrs Edward Weller. Mrs. w. c. Tn;.
son. Miss Alice Skiff. Mrs. George
Bingham. Mrs. Joseph Baumpartner.
Mr.. Eugene Houston. Miss Priscilla
Fleming, Mr.. William Walton. Mrs.
| Norma Leffingweil Mr.. Eugene Slater,
Miss Myrtle KnowIard. Miss VPirginia
Nowleu' Mr. Dan Langenburg. Mrs
James Olinner Mrs. F. j. Rupert. Mrs
w. Carlton Smith. Mrs Amos Strong
Mrs. +. d. Thiclsen. Mrs. Carey Martin
Miss Elijah m Lord, Mrs. Frank
Spears, Mrs. Russell Catlin. Miss Casa
llyn Dick. Mrs r. q. Shiplev. Mrs
George Fox Misc Ellen Thielsen. Mis,
Marjorie Marvin. Mrs. Johu Couehell
Mrs Homer smith. Mrs. George Wood
Mrs. A. V. MeCleon. Misc Alice Blake
Mrs. George NJ. Post. Miss Anna Yantis
MIR. Lyle Bartholomew. Mrs. William
Esch. the Missea Esch Mrs. William
lIYtle and Miss Dorria Churcaill.
Prof. Robert w Walsh. who ha,
opened a studio and organized a elias,
at 1850 Ferry street. ha. had an in
teresting career. replete WITH musiea
experience. He has decided TO drop al
else and deyote himself entirely I,
vocal work largely at the suggestion O.