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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-01
BUILDING INSPECTORS
OFFICE EIGHT YEARS OLD
Permits Have Deen Issued for 9.23O
New buildings. Costing S32.S02
I13--Rnpid Growth of Omcc.

Eight years ago to-day-AuEust l,
loo7-the office of Building Inspector
for the city of Richmond was estab-
lished. During the eight years, which
have probably been the most important
in the development of the city since
pended in building operations approxi-
mately s32,S?2l73 for total of 9.230
buildings.
The Office of Building Inspector was
created on May 20, 1907, and began
active operation on the first day of
August of that year. Henry p. Beck.
now a member OF the Administrative
Board. who was at that time connected
with the City Engineers office. was
elected to the Office and was allowed
one deputy inspector George I. Byrne,
who still holds the office of clerk to
the inspector. also went in as clerk
and helped install the system OF records
in vogue in the Office since that time.
In 1903 second deputy inspector was
added to the staff. and to-day there are
four deputies working under John T..
Butler. who succeeded Mr.. Beck
During the past eight years there
has hccn much municipal building.
among which are the new John Mar
shall High school, the Blues Armo-y,
the First Regiment .Arnory. the Seven
tcenth street Market and Various schno!
buildings. including Bellevue, Einford.
Cary, Springfield and others.
During this period there mas taken
place "a most remarkable change in the
downtown business section. The new
First National Bank Building. with its
eighteen stories has taken the place
OF :he old Chamtcr OF Commerce Build
ing. structure four stories high: the
Travellers Building grew little further
down Main Street, and an addition was
made 10 the post-otiicc. AT Sixth Street
there is the new Chamber of Commerce
The Virginia Railway and Power Build
ms made its appearance. and the Mutual
and American National Bank Buildings
have been enlarged The city has also
seen much development in the hotels
ma King II possible to accommodate the
vast throncs that visit this city an
nual!y in attendance on the numerous
conventions There has been erected
; during this period the Stumpf Hotel.
Murphy's Rueger's and large add
/ uon 10 the Richmond
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-01
AVIATOR CHARLES NILES
WILL FLY AT STATE FAIR
Wfdely-Known Altman Engaged to
Defy Laws of Gravity In
MonOplane.
PREMIUM LIST is ISSUED
State Fair of 1915 Bids Fair to Be
Largest and Most Attractive Rich
mond Has Ever KnOwn-New De-
partments of Interest to Women.

Virginia State Fair Neek-the week
in which every person in the State IN
| tercst"d In the agricultural horticultu
raj and industrial advancement of the
Commonwealth hics himself TO the
capital city---will be from October IL
10 IL this year. and already the various
departments of the State Fair Associa
tlon headquarters are taking on life
and activity.
The executive committee and the d.
reciors OF the Virginia State Fair are
always alert for attractions that are
worth while. and every promise made
TO patrons is always fulfilled
lerhaps the most interesting feature
oil the l"1o fair. outside OF those that
those interested in the agricultural
exhibits Is tho coming Of Charles +
Niles the Young aviator. who will
give daily exhibitions in his Moissant
monoplane. Such wonderful and hair
raising stunts as 1.-THE triple back -fop."
looping the loop" flying upside
down. the side ROLL" flying tail
hrst and wing over wing" together
win other hazardous feats in lii ect
violation of the stern laws of gravity.
VIII be given. and these alone will be
worth the trip to Richmond from any
point in the State
MANAGER WARWICK SENDS
OUT PREMIUM LISTS
General Manager Warwick and his
office force has about finished the dis
tribution of premium lists and these
booklets are now scattered from the
Seashore to the extreme mountain sec
mons of the Southwest The premium.
lis's carry valuable information to
prospective exhibitors, and show that
fully $4,000 will &c expended in prem
iums at The 1915 fair.
me pacing and trottinS events. and
the always interesting steeplechase.
VIII be augmented this year by the
Alhe wooster Aggregation. which will
stage relay races with women riders,
Romhn standing races between two
riders. n lone runner against n rider,
ana little girls riding in half-mile
dash race.
The county exhibits will again be in
charge OF I. .. Sandy. state agent,
VINO has secured exhibits from sixty
counties, necessitating a rearrarse-
mcnt of the exhibit hall so as to give
additional space. The exhibit will be
of progressive order this year. In
other words, the advancement os the
products from the grain to the finished
state. will be shown.
TWENTY COUNTIES JOIN IN
GIRIS',CANNING CLUBS EXYIIRIT
Miss Agnew will be in charge of the
Girls Canning Clubs from twenty coln-
ties, and demonstrations OF how 10
can goods will be given
The live stock department. the ma
chinery exhibit, the poultry depart
ment and the various exhibits in the
Industrial hall will be full and com
plete.
The Federation of Mothers Clubs. en-
couraSed by the splendid success OF
last year. anticipates putting up a
special building 10 take care of the
baby show, which will be on a much
larger scale this year than ever before
Every effort is being bent to secure
the most artistic and beautiful exhibits
for the Wonan's Department, which is
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-01
The Sales Representative of
One of the Largest Automo-
bile Factories Will Award
Distributing Agency for Rich
mond and Large Territory
Adjacent Thereto

To man or company of stability and
energy, to market a high-grade car
enjoying enviable reputation for
economy, durability and service. the
demand for which has always ex-
ceeded factory production. The car
is widely advertised, and is a popu-
lar price car Of seven models.
Write Sales Representative G 22S,
Richmond Times-Dispatch, for inter-
view, and give business references.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-01
TRUST COMPANIES GROW
Institutions Increase Resources
Nearly S126,OOO, 900.

ALBANY, y. Y, July 3l-The re-
sources OF the trust companies of the
State increased s125.96G.c93 from March
- 10 June % last, according 10 reports
filed with the State Banking Depart
ment in accordance with n call issued
by Superintendent Richards.
In the same period the total deposits
of these institutions increased Sl4l.-
46o1l6. the total in June being $1,000
1888. as compared with S1,555, 2G4, o.
in March
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-01
REGARDS BLUES AS
VALUABLE ASSET

possible.
REGARDS BIUEs AS
VALUABLE ASSET
Mr.. Dahney. who accompanied the
Governor and his party on the trip.
has said that Richmond never had a
better advertising asset than the Rich
mond Blues and since his return to
Richmond he has told newspaper men
that he was never prouder of the mill
tary organization than he was in San
Francisco and in San Diego. and that
he never before realized how valua BILE
aside from its military purposes. the
command is 10 the city.
The meeting Wednesday night will be
presided over by William T. Reed. presi-
dent of the Chamber of Commerce He
Will be the only man on the rostrum
who did not 20 TO the exposition. In
the rear Of the stage will be seated the
Blues. and in front OF them will be
placed the Shrincrs. Abou, the Cover
nor will be seated the members of his
him 10 the Pacific Coast All the mill
tary will be in full-dress uniform. The
gold and hlQe of the Governors staff.
the blue and white OF the battalion and
the gold and white of the Shriners will
form such setting OF color as has
never before been seen in the audi
forum Between the addresses Kess-
nich's Band Will play. and there Will
he music on every square during the
grand parade
The parade will be in charge of
Major F. W. Bowles, who has been APP
pointed chief marshal Horace F.
Smith. manager of the Manufacturers
Exhibit George w. Rogers. executive
secretary of the Civic Association of
Richmond. and Building Inspector John
Butler have been appointed a commit
tee in charge Of the auditorium
Mr.. Smith announced yesterday that
at each assembling corner the various
organizations would find awaiting them
a banner denotinE name and rank in
the line of march.
ORDER OF FORMATION
AND ROUTE OF PARADE
The order of parade will be as fol-
lows:
!. Squad OF Richmond police.
2. Kessnich's Municipal. Sand.
3. Richmond Light Infantry Blues.
4. His EXcellency, the Governor Of
Virginia, and staT, in automo-
.. Arab Patrol Of .Acca Temple. Mys-
tic Snriners. and band
6. His Honor, the Mayor. the City
Council the Board of Aldermen
and Administrative Board.
a. Richmond Chamber of Commerce
$, Business Mems Club.
8 Boy Scouts Drum Corps
10 Retail Merchants Association.
II. Central Trades and Labor Council.
- Richmond Advertisers Club.
- Richmond Rotary Club
u Post ! Travellers Protective .Asso-
citation
10 United Commercial Travellers
The Richmond Blues will march from
the!r arm0ry TO the Governors mansion
AT - o'clock promptly. and returning
rs escort 10 Governor Stuart and staff
take up the line OF march on Broad
street towards the CITY Auditorium.
AZ sixth and Broad a squad of police
WA! fall IN ~ the head Of the line
MANY ORGANIZATIONS
HAVE PLACE IN LINE
The Arab Patrol Acca Templc i1vs-
nc ahi!ners and band will assemble on
the Northeast corner Of sixth and
Broad, or the east side Of Sixth. and
VIII fall III line Immediately following
tht Governor ana stan
Mayor A!nsl!e City Council and Ad.
HiHIstTativc Board will assemble on the
southeast corner OF Sixth ana Broad.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-01

and will take its place in line imme-
diately following the Advertisers Club.
Post 4, Travellers Protective Associ-
alton Will assemble on the northeast
corner Fourth and Broad, and will take
place in line Immediately following the
Rotary Club.
The United Commercial Travellers
Association will assemble at the north
west corner of Fourth and Broad
Streets. west side of Fourth. taking up
line of march Immediately following
the Travellers Protective Association.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-01
FOR ICE MISSION

The officials of the City Ice Mission
gratefully acknowledge contributions
which have been coming in during the
recent hot weather. The fund is now
assuming proportions nearly sufficient
TO meet the need. and much assistance
is being afforded to the poor, par
ticularly to the babies upon whom
most of the suffering falls.
Recent contributions amount to SSSI7
private boxes are receiving their share
and entertainments given by individuals
and organizations are bringing in ma
terial aid
The following contributions are ac-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-01
SUMMARY OF OPERATIONS OF
THE BUILDING INSPECTORS OFFICE


n
&
ESTIMATED cost
Total authorized
terntion
1913
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-01
PARK CONCERTS
PROGRAM,

PNOGRAM.
1. March. sour Country."
Harrington Sargent
=. overture, "MiAolln,'
Arr. Meyrcllcs
8. Selection, "Chocolnte Soldier"
Strauss
4. TWo-step. "rhosc RnEtime
Melodies" Williams
Song, "Silvcr Threads Among
the GOld' (rcuuest) Dnnks
.. HumOresque, "rurkey in the
=. straw 49,. .belHteat, Jr
9. Medley. "Remicl<'s Some New,
Some Old" .Lampe
q. Quartet. "RiEOletto' 49,. Verdi
One-step, "ChinntONvn, My
s. characteristics, 1.-THE Sponsorinll y
Idol" Jefferson NIcBigScr
o. Fantasia, "a Night In Ber-
10. "DiXie" and "Stnr-spangled
Unnncr."
WHERE THE BAND PLAYS.
August 2-Onk Grove.
August 3-JeffersOn.
August 4-Clnrke Springs.
August 5-WnslinEtOn.
August H-MarShnil.
August 5-Willinm Byrd.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-01
PARADE TO PRECEDE
CIVIC MASs-MEET|RC
Great Demonstration at City Audi
forum Planned for Wednes-
day Night.
GOVERNOR STUART TO SPEAK
Will Tell of Impressions Gained on
Wonderful Tour Through Western
States-Dabney and Bowles Are TO
Make Addresses.

Complete arrangements for the mass
meeting OF citizens in the City Audi
torium Wednesday night to hear the
story of the trip of Governor Stuart
and his escort. the Richmond Light In
fau,ry Blues Battalion, 10 the Panama
Pacific Exposition have been finished,
and the program has been SO mapped
out that every civic organization will
be represented in the line of march to
the auditorium and about the stage
when the thrilling narrative begins.
Addresses Will he made by Governor
Stuart, who viii have a special mes
sage to give TO the Virginia people: by
Business Manager w. T. Dabney. of
the Chamber OF Commerce. and by
Major +. W. Bowles. commanding the
Richmond Blues. Each will tell his
story in his own way, and each will
have something to say which, il is
stated. will be OF more than passing
interest 10 Richmond people and to
NirEinians III general. Governor stuart
was particularly observant on the 5000
mile journey. and directed his inquiries
particularly to the agricultural condi-
lions OF the states through which he
passed. He gained much informant ton
which Will be available to the people
of Virginia Mr.. Dahney directed his
inquiries into city government and
learned much. Major Bowles will tell
of the cordial receptions received by
the Blues in every city through which
the command passed. and will express
tho appreciation OF himself and of the
command for the generosity of city
and State which made the long hegira
possible
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-01

Total. SIS I,
Contributions for the Ice Mission OF
Richmond, sent to The Times Dispatch
Will be promptly acknowledged.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-09
MILLS IS CANDIDATE.
FOR STATE SENATE

Captain Morgan r. Mills. council
man from Jefferson Ward for eighteen
years, one Of the most active members
that body ever had, yesterday an
nounced his candidacy FOR the State
Senate.
He mas been advised he said yester-
day, by friends in every section OF
one city to make run. AS a local
politician. ard a. man familiar with
municipal affairs. and as a parlin
nentarian. Captain Mills stands high
He was defeated for Common Council
last year by the Church Hill voters
who did not like his attitude in refer
ence to strae. car affairs. His prin.
cipal antagonist in the campaign was
James r. Dickerson, leader OF the
East End Tigers.
Senator L. o. Wendenburg has an.
nounced him as a possible candidate
for the place. He now represents
Henrico County. but has been legis-
lated into Richmond. through annexa-
ton.
Senator James e Cannon will also
run to succeed himself.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-09
TOM FARMER TO
SPEAK TO WOMEN
VIII TELL HIS LIFE STORY THIS
AFTERNOON AT v. VI. G. A.
AUDITORIUM.

There have been many requests that
meeting be held In which Tom
Farmer could tell his interesting life
story to women. and it has been ar
ranged for him to speak to women
only this Tuesday. afternoon at 5:1o
o'clock. In the Central Young Men s
Christian Association auditorium. The
meeting will close at o'clock.
Mr.. Farmer is now on his second
visit to Richmond this winter. He
has a wonderful story TO tell and Is
doing great good in the churches,
prayer meetings. shops, factories. fire.
engine houses and schools of the
city.
Mr.. Farmer was born II. the New
York city slums. got in with men
who taught him to steal when q
mere boy. was afterwards associate d
with the Jesse James gang, was a
Western stage and train robber. was
in prison, and had many terrible eX-
periences.
At the age OF forty-fve he did not
know the alphabet but NE Vas con-
verted in the Water Street Mission,
learned TO read and study the Bible.
and has been used in the conversion
OF many men. It is an interesting
version OF the Old story Of Gods power
20 save even unto the ufterrnost All
women are cordially invited
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-09
ARTISTS COMING
MARCH Is AND 10.

II appear that grand opera pro
moters in the large cities OF this coun-
try have decided not again to commit
the commercial error OF excessive
prices. The cities OF st. Louis, Mon
treal Cleveland. st. Paul, Pittshurg
and others of equal Importance, went
over to popular priced grand opera
this year, with what. the exchanges
say, was immense success.
The San Carlo Opera Company
which fine organization was heard in
Richmond upon a previous occasion,
but which -is now nearly twice ite
formers size and importance. filled
t.le engagements in the cities MEN
toned. Upon the roster Of principals
are some eighteen OF the most noted
artists In the operate realms. all Of
whom will be here during the
two days engagement at tho Acade-
my, which occurs Monday and Tues
day. March l5 and 16. The COM
pany now numbers one hundred peo-
pie. and a superb grand opera orches-
ira Of twenty-five selected players
will be feature Of the performances
in Richmond, The operas announced
are Verdrs massive and spectacular
work. Aida; the eyer-popular double
bill. Cavelleria Ruaticana and Pag-
liacci. and the tuneful Tales OF Hon
man. 20 ''' II . s. r
The seat sale will open THURSDAY.
March IL, At . n'rfncix
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-09
IS ENTHUSIASTIC
OVER EXPOSITION
ALBERT II. BELLWOOD DECLARES
BIG SAN FRANCISCO SHOW
GREATEST EVER.

Albert r. Bellwood. OF Chesterfield
County. in charge OF the Virginia
agricultural exhibit AT the San Fran
cisco exhibition. Is enthusiastic over
the splendid exposition At san Fran
cisco. declaring IL to be superior 10
any yet held in ulis. country. The
Virginia display and the Virginia
building. In charge of which Is Miss
Mamie Heth, are attracting thousands.
OF these he writes:
The Palace Of Agriculture, in which
the Virginia exhibit stands, covers
seven and oncJnalf acres. Some OF the
other palaces are even larger.
The Virginia building is located n
very pleasant part Of the grounds
and has for its nearest ne,ghbors
Missouri, Pennsylvania, Illinois, New
Jersey, Canada and China, while
France. Italy. Turker, Japan and
Australia arc close by. New Jersey
has put herself In order for the re-
ception Of President Wilson. When
there Il Will be only - few steps to
the house representing ts1e state OF
his birth, which no doubt he VIII
visit. as will tens of thousands OF
others If the opening day and Monday
are to be taken as a criterion, on
which days 1000 people called.
1t Is a splendidly built house. There
- no staff work about it-a com
piete reproduction in every detail OF
Mount Vernon, even TO muc.l or the
actual furniture OF General Washing
ton. Modern baths. gas and electric
lighting have hcep added
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-09
Jewish PEOPLE N
TERRIBLE DISTRESS
BREW FAMILIES ~ WAR ZONE
DERIVED OF SUPPORT.
NATIONAL MOVEMENT
RICHMOND WILL JOIN WITH ALI.
OTHER AMERICAN CITIES IN
RAISING FUNDS TO HE'LL
THOSE IN NEED.

Never in their long history OF sus-
ferings AND prosecutions have tho
Jewish people faced such terrible
crisis as they ere called upon to ex-
perience at this present time.
Over half of the Jewish people are
placed wttain the firing zone OF the
most horrible combat the world has
over witnessed and their able-bodied
men have left their homes to fight.
and aght hereically for their adopted
countries. The women and children
are left to suffer all the Ills Of tA,e
helpless and poverty stricken In the
times OF war and scarcity. so
There Is only one country that can
help the Jews IN their present needy
hour, and that IL the United States.
The Jews, with the generous sup
port OF their friendly reighbors, arc
doing their utmost TO relieve the dis
tress and feed the starving. Every
city In the Union IS contributing nber-
ally towards the support of the Jews.
sacrificing not only luxUries, but even
necessities" sending freely and gladly
food and medicines for the suffering
widows and starving ba bies.
The local branch OF the Federation
OF American z'onists. with the CO.
operation Of Henry $. Hutzier. Is ar
ranging grand concert and macs
y
School. April 7. the net proceeds TO
80 for the relief OF the starving chill
dren at the war zone.
Besides the splendid musical pro-
gram, Including we'll known local
talent, Ike Mrs. Clifton N. Miller. So
prano: Joseph whittmore. tenor.
Louis Weitzel pianist, and young
Schlar, the genius boy violinist, the
committee has succeeded in arransinr
a great ora,orial fete by securing as
speakers for the occasion the well
known specialist and orator, DIR. Harry
Friedeawald, OF Baltimore. Md, and
the famous representative OF the Jews
10 the Russian Duma, DIR. S. Levin,
who dared 10 demand of the Russian
Car, in open session, the rights Of
the Jews in Russia
Lieutenant Governor !. Taylor ELY
son Will be Che honorary chairman Of
the evening.
The Jewish people of Eichmcnd and
their friends are expected to turn
out in sreat masses to fiji the spacious
auditorium and thereby show their
eagernoss to assist the distressed Jews
81 the wa zone
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-09
WORK HARD TO
SECURE COMTRALTO
WEDNESDAY CLUE ARRANGE
FOR APPEARANCE OF MAR
GAZETTE ODER

Important announcements affecting
the annual May Music Festival. April
IL and ID. were made last night by
the board of governors Of the Wednes-
day Club.
To the striking list of operate stars
and musicians engaged for the APP
preaching festival the club has added
the name Of Marguerite ODER. very
remarkable contralto, a leading figure
in the ranks OF the Metropolitan OPP
era Company and an artist with an
international reputation
I'VE are tremendously pleased over
securing Ober," said President John
G. Corley last night We had to do
much negotiating with the powers OF
the Metropolitan before they would
consent to release her for our festival.
The addition Of this famous artist
to our festival program will we firmly
believe. give Richmond the greatest
musical event in the history OF the
city"
Hard Work to Secure Star.
The difficulties encountered in OBJ
tanning the services OF this star. off,
GERS Of the club said. were due To the
porarily so depleted the ranks OF the
Metropolitan that the officials OF that
company are loath to risk their first
rank artists IN engagements that call
for long Journeys, Caruso has re-
turned to italy, Geraldine Farrar has
gone into concert work and many
another bright light of the Metro
politan is cxtinguished for the time
being
At the same time President Corley
announced the substitution OF Sem
bach. tenor OF the Metropolitan OPP
era Company, for Giovanni MartinelN
of the same organization. IL tho line
up OF vocal stars for tne festival.
sem bach is one Of the new corners
among the principals Of the Metro
politan and from nj! accounts has
quickly won a name for himself. Tha
officers OF the club regard Il as for
tunate that Richmond is 10 hear him
before other cities have me oppor-
'unity.
Advance sale Encouraging.
The advance sale Of seat for the fes-
tival reflect no business stringency
said Mr.. Corley. The roll OF suoscrib-
ing members, who pay SIS for two
choice seats To each OF the three con-
certs, numbers nearly 500, and is
QIElE as iSIfki4 az atSl tfdF tEsH
about fifty more subscribing members
~'il be enrolled. Persons desiring to
become members should apply at 213
East Broad Street
Subscribing members who have
first esaotce OF sea IS. will he given a
chance - make their selections about
April /. Their SIS fee will become
payable at the same time. Three
days after the box-offtce is opened for
subscribing members, the seats will
be placed on sale for the general pub
lie.
The Wednesday Club looks forward
this year 10 the most successful sea-
son IN it's twenty-five years nr exis-
lance,