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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-06-15
WILL HOLD TELEPHONE
FIELD DAY THURsDI|
Hello Folk' win Have General Jo1l
Iiacation mt lakeside
Park.
MERCHANTS CONTRIBUTE PRIZE
General Richmond Business Peopl6
Offer Large Number OF Articles for
Those Who Win In Field Day
Events. -.s

All Day Thursday. June IL. the
Telephone Society of Richmond Will
enjoy frolic at Lakeside Park, fnSs
which all employees of the Chesa-
peake and Potomac Telephone COM
pany of Virginia, at Richmond, and okN
the Western Electric Company. viii
participate.
This field day is arranged as II
get together event for all employees
and a rousing big turnout is expected.
Athletic events have been arranged
for, in which both the ladies and the
men OF the company will take part
The merchants of Richmond wiz
cooperate literally in making thios
event big success, by contr!butfneS
numerous prizes. which are as fol-
lows:
sydnor & Hundiey. one willow
chair.
Western Electric Company. one
electric iron.
Meyer Greentree. gentleman's trav.
Howell Brothers. Goldsrnith's bsxs-
ball glove.
Ellie Sheets. Ave pounds Martha
Washington candy.
Egisto Egiziani. two pounds Lapps
Society Chocolates.
Splitter. The Cleaner" order Ia
clean one gentleman's suit and order
to clean five pairs ladies' white gloves
J Cottrell & Cook, order for 100 en-
! graved cards.
/ Hunter & Company. book Of new
fiction.
/ Hofheirmers Shoe Store, one pair
of ladies' boudoir slippers.
! H. w. Rountree d Brother, Ia
dies pocketbook.
! S, Galeski Optical Company, one
! No. 2 Brownie Kodak.
! Burk & Company. gentleman's belt
| o. III. Berry & Company. one etraw.
hat.
Gans-Rady Company, one gentls-E
Virginia Stationery Company. one
| fountain pen.
Globe Clothing Company. one sport
shirt,
Remington Cleaning Works, order
for pressing four suits.
w. s. Mccoy, box of twenty-nve
cigars.
strause Cigar Company, box of
! twenty-five cigars.
/ w. ID. Crenshaw. one smoking pipe.
of tennis balls.
Ye Electric Shop. one pocket eisc-
| trio lamp.
! Crulls Stables, check for $500.
Horace s. Wright Company. one
| straw hat. IF
Smith-Courtney Company, one pair
combination pliers.
A. Meyers & Son, one buggy robe.
robe.
Kirk-Parrish Company. one palm
beach belt.
Polk-Miller Drug Company. ono
book soda tickets.
Il A big feature of the events te
take place will be on exhibition. IN
Mr.. /. E. Lewis, of elm bling q p0l@
backwards.
L Tickets for the day will cost mems
bers OF the society s1.00. All ladies
/ will be admitted free and meal fCx
every person present will be served
/ free of charge.
/ Foster. The Photographer, VIII
take pictures of the events ana p
| group picture of all present. 81
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-06-15
MINISTERIAL. UNION
HOLDS GOOD Meeting
Pass Resolution of Sympathy for
Rev. J. j. Scherer, Jr., In His
I1Iness--Dr. Gravatt Speaks

The regular monthly meeting OF
the Ministerial Union was held in the
assembly room of the Young Mems
Christian Association Building yes
terday morning at eleven o'clock, with
the president. DR.. w. A. Christian,
presiding. The meeting was opened
with prayer by Rev. ]. w. Shackford,
A resolution of sympathy was ex-
tended to Rev. j. J. Scherer. Jr.
treasurer, W o has been confined to
his home by illness
On motion Of DR.. Cecil. the follow
ing resolution was unanimously adopt
ed:
Resolved, That the Ministerial
Union, of Richmond, Va. heartily
commend the plan of the Rev. q. T.
Thompson, ID. D., one of the chap
lains of the Confederate Veterans. to
visit the homes and hold evangelis-
tic services, and do personal work
among the old soldiers
Rev w. Thoburn Clark, pastor
of Fulton Baptist Church, and Mr.
L. r. Todd, iecretary of the Virginia
Railway and Power Company Young
Mems Christian Association. were
elected to membership in the Union.
DR.. J. J. Gravatt addressed the I'm
ion on The Youth of Richmond and
the Vice Conditions" and for an
hour most telling conference was
held. 1t was the opinion OF members
of the Union that this meeting was
one of the most effective of the en-
tire year.
This meeting was the last regular
meeting before the summer vacation
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-06-15
MOTION TO REMOVE
POTTS Is DISMISSED
Judge soutl,sll Finds Evidence
Against Electoral Board Mem
Der In King George In
sufficient.

Judge Robert SouthalI. sitting for
Judge r. H. l. Chichester in the King
George Circuit Court. yesterday dis
missed the motion of Or. v. o. Car
ruthers to have Hezekiah Potts dis
missed from ONCE as secretary of the
County Electoral Board. Judge
Southali held that the evidence
against Potts was insufficient.
The case grew out of the charges
made in the House of Delegates last
winter by Delegate s. p. Powell. of
Spotsylvania, against Judge Chiches-
ter. DR.. Carruthers. at the time the
House was considering the Powell
charges of corrupt practices by Judge
Chichester wrote letter making al
legations against Potts, appointed on
the King George Electoral Board by
Judge Chichester. Potts entered suit
for damages against Carruthers. and
ths latter reta1iated with motion
70 disr1iss Potts from the board. on
the ground that he had used his Of
flee for his own ends and those OF
political Clique. It was this motion
that was dismissed yesterday by Judge
SouthaIl. The Potts suit for damages
has not been tried.
The Powell charges against Judge
Chichester viii be heard by legis-
latfve COMMITTEES. which will begin ITS
sessions at fredericksburg In August
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-06-15
FARMERS OPTIMISTIC
OVER CROPS OF GRAIN

Durham, n c., June 14.-Farmers
in the city from several sections OF
the county when questioned concern
ing their crops. proved to be very OPP
timistic. They stated that the tobacco
was about eight inches high and ap-
pear11l to be getting along nicely. One
of the farmers stated that he had
lust harvested his wheat and that 1t
was the best he had raised in many
years. He also gave the Information
that a large amount OF wheat was
raised In this county this year. This
Is an unusual feature. as in past years
the farmers as a rule raised only
enough wheat to supply their fami-
lily needs.
Tt was also said by the farmers
that this year there will be the larg-
est crop of corn ever raised In Dur
ham County. The corn is now rang
ing from four inches to more than
foot In height and looks good. The
weather conditions have SO far been
ideal and the farmers have been put
ting in every possible moment.
In every ether respect the Durham
County farmers believe that the year
ia To be the greatest from their point
of view in the history of this county.
They are all enthusiastic over the
plan for a 10000, ooo-pound tobacco
market. and state that they would
bring all OF their tobacco to Dur
ham.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-06-15
QUESTION Of ALLEY
BEFORE COMMITTEE
First Baptist Church Would Extend
Sunday School-Police Need
Space for Automobiles.

The Street Committee, at Its meet
ing yesterday evening, referred the
proposition Of c'osing a portion OF
the alley In rear of the First Bap-
list Church and the Police Head
quarters. to q subcommittee OF three.
embracing Messrs. English. Sullivan
and Powers
The Police Department objects To
the closing of the alley because II
might interfere with the backing up
tot the patrol wagon and the parking
lof the police automobiles. Tho
church would like to use the space
taken by the alley In rear OF tho
church, which 10 OF no special use to
anyone. for an extension Of the Sum
day SNaool room. The subcommittee
will very likely AZ the situation 80
both parties may be satisfied.
The committee recommended q
resolutions widening Virginia Avenue.
Highland Park, 10 ~ TO make the
street (HighIand) . straight one.
Messrs. Sullivan and Nielsen were
named ~ . subcommittee to look In
to the matter Of arranging for an Out
Let at Seventeenth and Clay Streets
for the Gregory Company. Much Inn
provcment may be made ~ this point
for tho conpensence of the company,
- well a. other citizens and business
man In that neighborhood.
The NifGtnin Railway aud rnwsr
ConpAny prcpcsation ~ 1 blanket
fsAnAAtas "A Me1 talIAe ~
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-06-15
DRIVE GOLDEN SPIKE
AT WEST PALM BEACH

west Palm Beach. June i4.--Invi-
tations have been sent out by the OF
flcers of the Palm Beach and Ever
rla des railroad. and the board OF
trade of West Palm Beach to assist
in celebrating the. driving OF the
xolae spike. inaugurating the con-
struction OF the Palm Beach and
Everglades railroad on Thursday.
June II. at 1890 o'clock. This road
"a 10 be built westward into the feart
of the richest agricultural district OF
the world. and marks an epoch In the
development of Southern Florida,
which has only been surpassed In I'M
portance by the completion of the
Florida East Coast Railroad into the
garden spot OF America.
The driving of the golden spike VIII
take place at 1880 o'clock and dinner
will be served on the ground at fz:4b
O'Clock. which will be followed by
speeches by Governor Park Trammell
and members of the cabi' ct. United
states senators and congressman. also
officials OF West Palm Beach and
neighboring cities
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-06-15
VIRGINIA EAGLES
FLOCK TO RICHMOND
Annual Convention of State Organ
ization to Hold Sessions Here
Wednesday and Thursday.

Hundreds of Eagles will fly into
town today and tomorrow to attend
the State Convention. which will be
held at the home of Dixie Aerie, Wed.
nesday and Thursday.
The local Eagles have completed
their arrangements for the entertain
ment of the visitors. The city will DO
open to the strangers for two days.
Mayor AinsIie will tomorrow morn
ing turn over the keys to the Eagles.
and then the members Of the local
lodges will take the visitors in hand
and show them what Richmond can
do when it comes TO entertaining.
The program embraces an outing.
ball and concert, parade ana
many other Innovations, besides the
business sessions. all of which will be
held at the new home of Dixie
Aerie. at Third and Marshall Streets.
1t is believed there will be more
than a thousand delegates TO the
meeting. who will bring along with
them many friends. their wives and
sweethearts.
Heading the local committee of en-
tertainment. Wilbur j. Griggs and
Edward r. Fuller. men high up In
the fraternity. will see that every
visitor is taken care OF as he should
be.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-06-15
SEND REMAINS BACK TO
CH|LDR0OD'S HOME
Body of Mrs. Kate Evans to BE buried
in Lynchburg. where Family
Lives.

The botly of Mrs. Kate Evans, who
committed suicide in her apartments
at 100 North Ninth Street, early Sun
day evening, will be sent to Lynch
burg. her former home, this morning.
Her brother come to Richmond yester-
day and made all arrangements for the
disposition of the body of his sister.
She came here about two years ago
and secured employment at the Whit
lock branch OF the American Tobacco
Company. She met William c. Evans.
who yesterday gave the name Of In
score" and it was said at the apart
ments they were married a few weeks
ago. Evans is a chauffeur with the
Richmond Transfer Company. When he
learned of the act of his wife he was
overcome, and Is still under medical
treatment.
Coroner Taylor viewed the body yes
terday. and decided that an inquest was
unnecessary.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-06-15
HEAVY RAIN RELIEVES
SNELTER|NG CITY FOLK
MORE HEAT IS PROMISED


The torrid heat of Sunday and Mon
day was delightfully."- broken In this
section OF Virginia at 6:45 o'clock
last evening when a heavy fall of
rain accompanied by considerable
electric display, brought the temper
allure from around the nineties to q
more livable degree.
The kiosk in the Capitol Square
hit 1t off at around the hundred mark
during the day, but the weather man
over amid the cooling breezes or
Chimborazo Park. never quite gets
father kiosk's viewpoint.
The temperature, which stood at
81 at 3 p. NJ. had dropped to rs at
Q o'clock, finc sleeping average.
However. today will probably be an
other OF these collar whiting, shirt
soaking. corn-growing periods. which
drives the city man to the soft-drink
emporium and vastly increases the
farmers batting averages.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-06-15
VIRGINIA PRINCIPALS
WILL MEET THURSDAY
First Midyear Conference Ever Held
VIII Open In Charlottesville
During Week,
DISCUSS IMPORTANT MATTERS
Salaries, Tenure Of once and Pension
System Among Subjects--President
Snavely Urges Large Attendance.

The first ,nidyear session OF the
Department of School Principals OF
the state Teachers Association will
be held at Charlottesville Thursday
and Friday of this week on call OF
President Robert Snavely and Secre'
tary D. N. Davidson.
1t has been customary for the de-
partment to meet annually when the
convention of the full association Ia
held, but feeling that there is too lit
tie time at the annual conference for
profitable discussion of important
questions. Accordingly a call has been
sent out for the meeting at the Uni
versity of Virginia for the considera-
ton of matters OF interest to teach
ers, principals and school men gen.
orally. Salaries, the retired teachers
fund, tenure of Office and other mat
ters will be discussed.
Teachers Pensions.
In Virginia there is no real teach
ers pension system, compromise
having been reached between the
General Assembly and those advocat-
ing such a system, whereby each
teacher Is assessed annually a small
percentage of his salary. From that
fund pensions are paid teachers who
retire after a certain period OF SER
vice. It Is possible that a move
ment will be inaugurated for plac-
ing the Virginia teachers pension sys-
tern on a frmer basis. The small
salaries paid teachers Is universally
recognized as one of the main rea-
sons for the difficulty in securing a
sufficient number OF teachers of the
highest caiibre and this question will
also be discussed at the meeting.
Another question that has interest
ed educators In the United States fol
some time is the brief service OF
teachers in one locality. In many
countries Of Europe rural teachers
spend years. some of them life
time, at one school. being supplied
with a home and few acres, on
which they are expected to make
farms to serve as models for their
communities.
Wants Good Attendance.
President snaveiy Is anxious for
full attendance at the first separate
meeting of the Department of Pfin-
cipa1s, and is writing. urging all
principals to attend. Upon the num-
Der present and the interest shown
he says. depends whether these semi
annual meetings are to be held In the
future
On the program for Thursdays and
Fridays meeting are State Superin-
tendeut r. c. Stearnes, Superintend'
ent Harris Hart of Roanoke. Agar
voolfolk. OF Richmond Professor
Charles G. Maphis OF the University
of Virginia. and others.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-06-15
HIGHLAND PARK HIGH
| FINALS Open TONIGHT


The commencement exercises Of the
Highland Park High School win be-
gin tonight with the production of
the play Between the Acts" by the
senior class of the school. Music
will be furnished by the high school
chorus.
Tomorrow night diplomas will be
awarded TO. the nine graduates who
are as follows:
Caleb Dotsworth, Bernard Cheath-
am, Linden Harrison. Ruth Wyatt,
Margaret Hutchinson, Eula Gary, Bess
Cross, Harold Radcliffe and Ruth Hud-
son.
The address TO the graduates will
be delivered by State Superintendent
r. c. Stearnes, while the award Of
diplomas will be by Ferdinand c.
Ebel. chairman of the city school
board and other members OF the city
school board will be present. Car
rington Moseley Is principal OF the
school.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-06-15
FATHER AND AUNT TO 8
LOOK AFTER INFANT

Judge Scott yesterday, in the CITY
Circuit Court handed down an oS1X
ion in the case Of William NJ. Net
tens against his sister, Mrs. Minn1o
Messimer. for the possession Of III
infant. He decided that the fAthet
and the foster mother fthe fathersq
sister) should divide the time b..
tween them, and the child should
have the freedom of both this hons
of her father and her aunt.
This action was taken by Ju4x@
Scott In order.to not only permit TN
child to grow up amid pleasing MIN
roundings. but to give the fathexa
who. shortly after the death Of TN
mother of the child. gave her to To-
sister. an opportunity to enjoy tAM
presence of the little one.
The arrangements were left 70 th4
brother and sister to consummAtes III
there be any further argumentq
disagreements In the case. the Ju4
win take the matter up and settle H.
1t was said yesterday that
brother and sister would get togcth4f
q "a that the child might be the uAnA
by which two families might bec0E
closer affiliated.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-06-15
SUNDAY SCHOOL PICNIC
OCEAN VIEW JUNE 18TH

Monumental and All Saints Sunday
Schools have arranged to have their
joint picnic on Friday. June -. GO
Ocean View, and the scholars anG
their relatives and friends are antts
cipating the usual delightful excuE4
sion. The route will be via Chez
peake and Ohio Railway to OM Point,
where the Ocean View boat Will III
taken at once. or any hour a3eo&e4
wards, and the trip across Hamntu&1
Roads Is charming feature OF fhix
excursion. S
Many people will stop of for M11z
hour or two at Old Point and yt11e
Fortress Monroe. Sa
The tickets can be bought from 4has
members of the schools or at the trA1n
The bathing and fishing at OceaM
View are better than at any Of tn
other resorts. and there are numerous
amusenents features similar to tho
at Atlantic City.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-06-15
DECLARES PANAMA DEFENSES
WOULD STOP HOSTILE FLEET

Indianapolis, Ind, June 1.-THE
defenses of the Panama Canal are
such that no hostile fleet could pass
through the waterway, according to a
statement made by Mator-General
George w. Goethals, governor OF the
canal zone. who Is in Indianapolis to
appear before the Federal grand
jury, which is investigating alleged
frauds in the conduct OF the office
of John Burke. manager of the COM
nlfssiary department OF the Panama
Railroad. General Goethafs added
that the United States fleet could pass
through the canal Immediately II
necessary.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-06-15
OFFICE OF COLLECTOR OF CITY
TAXES
Pay
City Taxes

CITY taxes on REAL ESTATE for
1915 are due and payable June 18th to
s0th, inclusive.
Failure to pay all or one-hah in
June incurs a penalty of S per cent
on the whole amount, and II not paid
before September LIST the Collector is
required by ordinance to levy. with
costs added.
All males ii years Of age. all per-
sons (male or female) who own PER-
soNAL PROPERTY. and all parties
conducting business in the City of
Richmond tof whatever nature) are
assessed
These taxes can be paid for the year
1918 between September LIST and De-
cember s1st. 1915, without penalty.
Grading. Paving. Pipe and Sewer con-
nection bills are due and payable when
notices are mailed.
Property transferred February LIST or
later stands in name of owner In 1914:
when making settlement give name in
which property stood prior to January
81, 1915.
This IS the only notice required by
law: please give II prompt attention.
80 as to avoid delinquency and PEN
atty.
south Richmond taxes. etc. must be
paid at the office OF the Deputy COL
factor. Tenth and Hull Streets.
Ii LII re
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-06-15

Especial TO The Richmond Virginiano
wythvilie. Va. June 14.-supreme
Court proceedings today were:
Tayfor ct al. vs. Delaney ct al; ar
xued by E. Lee Trinkle and H. c.
Gilmer for plaintiff in error. and Rob
ert e. Scott for defendant In error, and
submitted.
Heuser, trustee and receiver. vs.. Bel
win; argued by Allen l. Hairless and
III. NJ. Heuser for plaintiff in error. and
w. 3. Kegley for defendant in error.
and submitted.
Sipe VS.. Alley: argued by J. w. Hicks
for psafntiff In, error. and continued
until tomorrow morning.
The next cases TO be called are;
Hartman va Moss ct al: n. 4 W. Rail-
way Co. VS.. A. J. Steele & Son; Wilson
vs. Woodbridge.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-06-15
LABOR CONFERENCE
DELEGATES NAMED

Governor stuart has directed that
commissions be issued to the follow
ing persons to be delegates to the
convention Of the Association Of Gov
ernmentaI Labor Officials. Detroit,
Mich, June 2S-July /: James B.
Doherty, State Labor Commissioners:
j. b. Ciinedinst. State Factory In
spector; wortley Dickie. manager
City Employment Bureau; John +
wilson. Mutual building; T. J. Lsahy
14is West Grace Street: Frank A.
Jones, 1902 North Twenty second
street; Robert L. Patram. f114 De.
catur Street: Frank L. Butler. 23ie
East Broad Sareet, all OF Richmond
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-06-15
BOARD OF EDUCATION
TO MEET BEFORE JULY i

Sometime between this date and
July /, the State Board of Educa-
ton will meet to consider various
minor questions In connection with
the text book contracts and to eIect
a superintendent of schools for Henri
co County.
Secretary II the Board Chesterrnan
has been busily engaged In mailing
contracts 20 the many publishers
whose books have been elected for
use In the schools OF the State and
has about completed the work.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-06-15
NEW BANK FOR CITY
POINT CHARTERED

Charter was granted yesterday by
the state Corporation Commission fol
the Farmers and Mechanics Bank. to
be located at City Point, Va. B. r
Walters, Of Washington. is named
president; j. W. Long. also of Wash
ington, is vice-president. and II. j.
Watkins, Jr.. of Petersburg, Is secre'
tary and cashier. The minimum
capital is $4,000. and maximum
$4,000.
A banking house Is now under
course Of construction.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-06-15
REGULATE SALES OF LIQUOR
THROUGHOUT BRITAIN

London, June 1.-THE Gazette has
issued a text of an order in council
creating the central control of IL
auor traffic board TO consist of a
chairman and such other persons as
the minister OF munitions may APP
point to control the sale and supply
OF intoxicating liquors in prescribed
areas. The board is given power to
regulate the hours Of sale and even
to prohibit 1t In entirely and TO other
wise accomplish its end The order
also prohibits the board from permit
ting treating.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-06-15
Funeral Of n. 9. Ragiand.

Funeral services for Beaufort Shell
ton Ragiand, who far many years
was q successful building contractor.
were conducted yesterday afternoon
at o'clock In Barton Heights Bap-
fist Church. The burial was with Ma
sonic cites, conducted by Fitzgerald
Lodge 2ss. in Hollywood. The OBJ
seQuities in the church were conduct
ed by the Rev. DR.. A. B. Rudd. the
Rev. @. Peyton Craighill and the Rev.
DR.. r. II. Pitt.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-06-15
san to Relieve Explorers.

New York. June 1.-THE three
masted schooner George B. Cluett.
with a crew of eight and provisions
enough for two years, sailed Tor
Etah. Greenland. 70 relieve the Nc
Milan party. which was sent out two
years ago TO explore Croker Land;
the existence of which Rear Admiral
Peary believed he had discovered. The
Cluett was 10 have sailed sooner. but
was delayed by the necessity of re-
drawing clearance papers.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-06-15
r-n.rIi~ n,charason BETTER.

Charles f. Richardson, keeper OF
Riverview Cemetery. who was reported
TO have taken poison several days ago.
vas reported last night as getting
along nicely. Mr.. Richardson has been
in bad health for some time. He was
sent TO westhrook TO rest and recup.
crate. and is expected to be himself
within A short while.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-06-15

Funeral services for Horny L. Luck.
who died Thursday in Chicago. were
conducted Sunday in the home of his
brother, sos West Marshall Street.
The burial was in lakewood
Mr.. Luck was a son Of the late
b. M. and Mrs. M. z. Luck. He Is
survived by three brothers, Luther T.
Luck, OF Minneapolis, Mimi. and Wal
ter e. and Edward B. Luck, of this
city.