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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-20
INTERESTING SERVICE
SERIES AT ST PhUL'S
DIR. Coffin. Pastor OF Madison Ave-
nue.. n. Y. Presbyterian Church,
Is Preaching Twice Daily.

Half-hour services are beirg con-
Quoted twice daily, at l AID at 8
o'clock. by Rev. DR.. w. II. Coffin,
pastor of Madison Avenue Presby-
terrain Church. New York, in st.
PauFs Episcopal Church.
The first services at ! o'clock yes
terday, with Service" as the SER
mon topic, was largely attended and
proved very interesting The night
service also had good attendance and
indications. from the opening, are
that the series, which closes Wednes-
day night, will prove popular.
DR.. Coffin, who preached in st.
Pauls Church here during the Len
ten midday services, Is a very pop
ular preacher and his return to Rich
mond at this time gives many a sec
ond opportunity to hear him.
DR.. Coffin spoke Sunday night In
Westr mister Presbyterian Church.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-20
VIOLATIONS OF MINE.
LAWS BRING FINES

The following persons were fined
in the MAGISTRATES Court at Appala-
CHA for violating section 9 OF the
mine laws OF this State. This sec
ton prohibits any miner from con-
veying into the mine a larger guam
THY of powder or other explosive than
he may be reasonably expect to use
in any one shift. l. II. Hill. fined S.
and COSTS G.. w. Scott, fined IS and
costs; Eyra Craft. fined IS and costs.
Warrants were sworn out by A. @.
Lucas, mine inspector for the State
Department of Labor.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-20
MAPLE CAMP UNVEILS
MONUMENT TO COOK

In memory of Guy II Cook. deceased
prominent member of the order, a
monument was unveiled Sunday at
ternoon in Maury Cemetery by Maple
Camp. Woodman of the World, South
Richmond. Members of the camp
gathered at the hall I'LL Hull Street,
at o'clock and marched In body
to the cemetery. accompanied by the
degree team. members of which were
in full uniform.
State Manager A. r. Latham de-
ltvered the address of the occas sion,
while appropriate songs were sung
by a quartet. Miss John. of Church
Hill recited a poem. which is a part
of the ritual of the order large
crowd gathered around the monument,
a number of members from other
Richmond camps being present
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-20
CAR IS HERE BOOSTING
cnOCTAW LAND AUCTION
aGfAlcetcr. Oklahoma. Is Cooperating
With Interior Department in
Advertising Distribution,

Sent out from McAlester, Okla. 10
interest the public in the rich Choc-
f sAw land which will soon he offered
by the Department Of the Interior.
a handsome Pullman car arrived here
yesterday. The car is located on the
Seaboard tracks on the Fifteenth
Street side ~ Main Street station. and
will be- open 10 the public from 3
A. NJ. to ? y NJ daily and Sundays
According to T. ]. Biourt, manager
OF the car. il Will remain in Rich
mond several DAYS 20 give the people
of this city the opportunity OF learning
about the segregated lands
These lands are IN the extreme
southeastern corner of the old Indian
Territory. which is now n part Of
Oklahoma. having been Joined TO
Oklahoma territory IN 1907. at which
time Oklahoma entered into state
hood.
According to the report 10 John
White, the United States demorstra-
tion agent at MCAles'er. fully 20 per
cent OF the lands in pttShuTE county
of which NeAiesyer IS the county
seats first class agricultural land
the balance IS well fitted for rauchinE
or frust growing
OH possibilities are bright. The
segregated lands are ali within the
proven oil belt Of tho State and Okla
homa Is the leading Oh State in the
Union. so the opportunity for the set
tier or investor IS most unusual 3 s he
may not only he buying himself
good farm for few dollars per acre
but the oil that NAV 10 discovered on
his land may make him independents
ly wealth. owing 90 m" fact fHat
this land was not available for dEi3i-
ing. the field 'hBs long remained I'M
developed. but recently active deve5-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-20
PHYSICIANS OFFICE ENTERED;
MANY N.ALUABIiES STOLEN

Or. Otto Meyer. chemist, reported
to the police yesterday that his ONCE
al 1901 Ea@t Main Street had been
entered some time during Sunday
night by thieves. who made off with
a highly priced gold medal, several
dollars tn money and many pieces OF
old Government paper money. known
as shiuplasters In denomination 81
10 % and 50 cents.
Detective Sergeants Bailey and
Wiltshire. who were assigned TO in
vestigate the case, stated that they
were OF the opinion that two young
boys. well known in police circles had
pulled off the job" Arrests may bC
made some time today
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-20
CAN LEASE FAIR
GROUNDS TO NEGROES

The state Fair Association can
lease the state Fair Grounds 10 the
negroes for their industrial fair, a.
cordinR 10 the opinion presented 20
Administrative Board yesterday BY
city Attorney Pollard Mr.. Pollard
held that the grounds could be sub
Ietted for the purposes for which
grounds were set aside. The board
voted 10 notify Leigh r.. Page, coun-
sci for the State Far Association, #
the city attorneys opinion, and tina.
Giles r. Jackson had stated that there
IL no objection 10 the city stables re
naming on the grounds.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-20
NEW REAL ESTATE FIRM
FORMED IN RICHMOND

For the development of tract OF
land north Of The city and for carry
ing on real estate business, the East
Highland Park Corporation has been
chartered with q capital stock of 81
900 to $50, 900. Executive offices have
been established in the Mutual build
ing by l.. b WhateIy, Of Norfolk.
Germ,
other officers are: ". +. Redd, OF
Richmond. president, and J. II.
Blackburn, OF Richmond. secretary.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-20
WITH SELLING
MORTGAGED GOODS

Arthur T. Hunt, colored. was ar
rested early yeste rday morning by
Detective Sergeants Atkinson and
Erengel aud later arraisned in Po-
lice Court on the charge of being a
fugitive from justice from Warrenton,
". c. Hunt is charged with having
sold goods upon which he had bor-
rowed money, and which were mort
gagged.
The case was continued In Police
Court until April %. in order TO allow
the detectives further time in which
to Investigate the charges.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-20
TWO ARE ACQUlT TED
ON BURGLARY CHARGE

William Hutchinson was acquitted
in the Hastings Court yesterday of the
charge Of burglary The case against
Joe Muscoe. indicted with him, was
mol prosecuted. and Muscoe put under
500 bond for twelve months
The men were charged with enter
ing the home Of Mrs. c, G. FERGUSON.
and stealing goods TO the value OF
SIS from Vernon Barnes.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-20
Walton Is Dismissed.

j. f Walton. who was arrested
near Sixth and Broad streets Satur~
day night on the charge OF being
disorderly and annoying Miss V. II.
Land. Of No. West Marshall street.
was allowed to go free when arraign-
ed In Police Court yesterday. after
paying the costs. Miss Land with
drew her complaint after explaining
that she had no desire to prosecute
Walton.
The young lady had Walton arrest +
ed for annoying her while she and
her sister. Louise Land, were on their
way home from the telephone COM
pany's exchange. where they are en-
ployed.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-20
DANIELS TURNS OVER
MAN NORFOLK WANTS

Joseph L. Saring, seaman on
board the United States battleship
New Hampshire, Will he turned over
for trial on the charge of grand
larceny to the Norfolk authorities.
This notification VAS sent Governor
stuart by Secretary OF the Navy
Daniels Yesterday.
II Saring is found innocent of the
charge he must be returned to the
battlesh!p without any expense TO the
NaVy Department
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-20
BLIND TIGER GETS SIXTY
DAYS AND $500 FINE

David williams. colored was fined
500, given sixty days in. jail, and put
under bond Of $500 for twelve months
yesterday, IN Police Court, On the
charge Of selling whskey without a
license In "a house nj 2303 East Frank
lin street Williams was arrested In
q raid on his JOINT by Detectives
Gordon smith and j. NJ Duffy. Ed
ward WNlnghan1, the proprietor Of
the place. who was arrested ON the
charge OF running a disorderly house
was dismissed from custody.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-20
Wagon Driver Dismissed.

John l. Kay. forty-three years old.
driver OF a wagon which ran over
and fatally injured Herman McCul-
len, colored hoy. on Church Hill
several DAYS ago. was dismissed from
custody yesterday when arraiened in
Police Court on the charge Of iuvol-
nntary manslaughter II developed
that McCuIleu was injured in trying
10 steal a ride <ld that the driver
was In no way "a he blamed for the
accident
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-20
Given NinciN DAY. In Hall

Sadie Bell Brown, coiored was
convicted in Police Court yesterday
on the charge of stealing pocket
book containing So from Joseph
Chalmers. and was given ninety days
in Jail. The woman was arrested
by Patrolman a. NJ. Smith.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-20
Fined $40 for ASA nit

Annie Manson, colored was fined
$40 and costs yesterday in Police
Court on the charge Of assauit!ng
Irene Watkins. also Colored. The
woman was arrested by Patrolman
Louis BertuccI Irena Watkins was
treated by Ambulance Surgeon
German.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-20
Given Sixty Days for stcnling s11.4o

John Prue. colored was convicted
yesterday in Police Court on the
charge OF stealing s11.40 from w c.
Todd q Sons. and given sixty days
in Jail by Justice Griggs
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-20

Eddie Friend. colored, was fined
$40 and costs yesterday in Police
Court on the charge of assaulting
Julia johnson. coiored. Friend was
arrested by Sergeant G. NJ. Johnson.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-20
Mrs. stuart mt Capitol.

Mrs J. L. h. stuart, wife Of the
former Confederate cavalry leader, and
aunt of Governor II c. Stuart was
a caller at the Capitol yesterday
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-20

J. T. Hatcher was acquitted IN the
Hastings Court yesterday on the
charge OF reckless driving OF an auto
mobile
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-20
Governor TO Attend.

Governor stuart and local members
of his STAFF will be present at the Oak
wood Memorial Day exercises on
May s.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-20
HENR|C0 QUARANTINE
Of CATTLE MODIFIED
state Veterinarian y, G. Ferncyhough
Lessons Restrictions on Inn
portations.

State Veterinary J, G Terneyhough
made further notifications of the
Henrico County quarantine yesterday,
exposed" area and the remainder
of the county in the modified" area.
The mora carefully guarded section
around the Miller farm, where the
foot and mouth disease appeared, was
reduced from five to three miles
Some Definitions.
The exposed area is that portion
of the quarantined area from which
the interstate moVemC ut of cattle,
sheep, other ~uminants and swine is
permitted for Immediate slaughter af-
ter inspection and certification. and
into which such animals may be
moved for any purpose. also from
which the interstate and foreign
movement of the dressed CarCasses OF
such animals. and Of hay. straw, or
similar fodder, manure. litter. or bags
or similar containers used for stock
feed is restricted.
The modified" area is that portion
Of the quarantined area from which
the interstate movement of cattle,
sheep. other ruminants, and swine is
permitted for immediate slaughter
without inspection, to points in the
guaranteed area. and into which such
animals may be moved for any pur-
pose, also from which the Interstate
and foreign movement OF the dressed
/ carcasses Of such animals, the hides.
skins. wool, hair, and hoofs of such
animals. and OF hay ktraw, or similar
fodder, manure. litter, or bags or SINH
lar containers used for stock feed is
permitted without any restrictions
" hatever.
| Union Stock Yards.
! The Union Stock Yards are opened
| under the following regulations:
/ Cattle, sheep, other ruminants and
( swine may be moved into the said
/ Union Stock Yards from the free,
/ modified or restricted area of Virginia
/ for immediate slaughter and may be
moved or driven from the said Union
/ Stock Yards TO slaughter houses with
/ in the County of Henrico for immedi-
! ate slaughter, or cattle may be shap-
! ped from the Union Stock Yards
under Government inspection to
! quarantine area in other States for
/ Immediate slaughter. according TO
! Government regulations. but cattle
for stock yard purposes, food pur-
poses or dairy purposes, must not be
moved from said Union Stock Yards
/ until further modification OF the
! quarantine regulations
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-20
Out-of-Town
Readers

NAIL ORDERS-By parcel
post. include EXTRA u cents
within $50 miles; 10 cents $50
to 100 miles; for greater dis
tances ask your postmaster
amount to include for pounds.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-20
Money Returned
If Not Satisfied

The syndicate CT leading news
papers carrying on this great
educational campaign will not
permit the sale of this book at
its list price until after the close
OF the distribution.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-04-03
LOCAL BREVITIES

Work will be commenced OH Mon
day on Il eight room bungalow. con.
@tructed Of brick and terracotta by
Joseph Rodgers contractor. for Har-
RE White Of this city at Wellington
SIX miles below Alexandria. Mr..
White has recently purchased zen
acres near Wellington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-04-03
Other Church Services

.Ail Of the churches nave arrang-
rc spccial musical exercises of some
Kind At the Second Presbyterian
nurch there will be fine program
and the pastor, the Rev. John l..
Allison. n. D.. will preach IN the
cirrning on The Easter Message.
In the evening his topic will be "The
Spiritual pesurrection:" At the
Aicthodists Protestant Church, the
Rev. C.. L. Strausburg. Sastor, Will
preach at II O'Clock OIL ''The Resur-
,cct:on" and 1870 o'clock on The
living Christ =" At the Free Metho-
dist Church there will be Easter SER
vices at HOO d. nj. and 1870 p. m.
~ st. Mary's Catholic Church the
..snal Easter services will attract
large congregation Of worshlpperS.
\ fine musical program has been ar
;,anmed The Easter festival OF the
Sunday Schools Of Grace Church,
Christ Church, and St. PauFs Church
Nil be held at $50 Il. m. 1870 p.
r., and > 90 p. m. respectively.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-04-03
RETURN OF WINTER.
Rain. Snow And High Easterly Winds
Greet Early Risers This Morning.


According to the old theory, April
borrows few days from March
that is Borean gales are generally
frequent during the first ten days
1t seemed this morning that the
month had borrowed a day from Jan
uary. The wind gained nigh We
locity at an early hour, and long be-
fore people began to move about an
easterly gale was raging, while
rain and snow flew alternately. The
temperature was raw. and only those
compelled to be out essayed the clc-
mentS.
Snow fell during most of the day
1t was stated at the office of the
Western Union Telegraph Company
that wires were down between this
city and Richmond.
According to the Weather Bureau
this relic Of frigid weather is to bc
followed by northwest winds and
clear conditions tomorrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-04-03
City Engineer Dunn Rims Line of
Northern Boandary-Will Fix
Western. Limits Next Week.

E. C. Dunn, city engineer OF Alex
andria, Yesterday completed the WorS
Of of. running the line which will mark IA:
the northern boundary of Alexandria
since the annexation of the territory
tsten from Alexandria and Fairfax
Counties Much interest has been
taken in this survey as number OIL
property owners whose homes were y:
located near the new boundary line
wore onx;ops TO know whether or not
thew would be included in the new
city limits.
The line as fixed by Mr.. Dunn Is
. continuation of the present north
ern boundary. 1t passes between the
residences of John II. Trimyer and
Julian Y. Williams in Cottage Park
leaving the former in the new limits
and the latter out The line then cuts
through the southwest corner OF the
residence Of Mrs. Webster At Cottage
Park. adjoining the Williams home
on the left. Continuing in straight
line il runs through he middle OF
tie residence of Mrs. NOBLE Lindsey
on Braddock Heights and cuts
through the chicken shed on the
property Of J. Johnson Green joining
the Braddock road at point 80 or Al
feet west of Mr.. Green's chicken shed
Both Wallace Lindsey and J. Johnson
Green are left out. but the house OF
J. Lawrence Perry is in the new linn
its.
Mr.. Dunn will run the, western
boundary next week. The southern
boundary is fixed BY Hunting Greek
and the eastern by the Potomac river
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-04-03
WOODWARD & LQTHRop
iOth-llth E & Streets
WASHINGTON, D. G.
WOnlell's New
Easter Footwear

STYLES Fittings for all feet Everything that is and
New Eastcr have
the most varied
1sa efforts have been put make char
that deserves and approval of the most scrir
mating styles new lasts materials
hf,,t Footwear is undoubtedly the fines
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-04-03
'dIY'S new BOUNDARIES TO BEGIN ON SCHOOL
Common Council Concurs in Action of
Aldermen in Passing Resolution
Appropriating $4,000.

There was a brief meeting OF the
Common Council last night. 1t had
been called for the purpose of con-
sidering a resolution adopted by the
Board of Aldermen last Monday APP
propriating $4,000 for the purpose
Of beginning the work of erecting
high school building on the lot on
the northwest corner of Cameron
and West streets. After the resolu-
lion had been read the action of the
upper board was concurred in by Il
unanimous vote.
The resolution provides that the
Total cost 81 the building shall not
exceed $4,000. After the Mayo"
shall have signed it the work of con-
structing tie building will he COM
Dlcrced at an early date under the
supervision of the committees on
! schools and public property and the
city engineer. This committee is au-
thoriZed TO dc. the work by day labor
ard sublet contracts.
! Mr.. Brurnback, subsequently offer
ed a resolution that the city borrow
an amount not in excess OF f3O,ooV
+; 10 pay part to Fairfax county tor
schools. roads. etc. in connection
! with the annexation suit and also to
he used in the Improvement of that
territory. The terms OF the reSoiu-
! lien request the finance commute 10
! report on the matter as soon as pra-
! ticahle of the amount necessary to
lie borrowed and the best terms on
which it can be obtained.
Mr.. Brumback said he hoped the
! finance committee to which 1t was
! referred. would act on the matter as
: expeditiously as possible, as this
matter has to be attended to as falr-
; FAY county is anxious to obtain Il
! settlement.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-04-03
FESTIVE DAY O. uLfs
Lodge Wilt Come. in Four
Special cars-Auto TO be
Awarded.

Easter Monday, will be a gala day
for Alva Aerie, Fraternal Order OF
Eagles, and their friends. The fea-
-ture of the. concert at the Opera
House viii be the United States Ma
rine Band of twenty-five members
under the leadership of Professor
Jacques L. Won Pouche. DR.. d. N.
Kennedy, tenor robusvo, will sing
first, "Pagliacci,"' ; and "Cavatlno'
from. "La Favorita.' Following, the
great soloist, Mrs. William T. Reed,
of Washington, who is so well-known
in musical circles, viii render, Oh:
Come With Me in the Summer
Night "The Cry of Raphael and
"a Birthday" The great favorite
with the local public, Miss Katherine
Brill, will render Eben Barley's re-
nowned "Waltz Song" Arthur
Whitcomb, Washington's cornet solo
list, who has performed so many
times at the social functions Of the
diplomatic circles, will offer Hayden
Millard's lie Reve d'Amour," and
the United States Marine Band will
render such beautiful selections, as
those from Sousa, Lampe, Stilberitz.
Suppe, and others. This famous band
needs no commentator as it ranks
second to none in the world. The ell
tire musical, offering gives to Alex
andria an opportunity which has
never been presented before.
The auto which has been voiced by
the Eagles will be awarded at s:30
in the Opera House. and as the Wash
ington contingent OF the Eagles arc
anxious to take the Same to Wash
ington, it now resolves itself on ali
Alexandrians to have voice so the
machine will remain in Alexandra
and the local boys are doing their ut
most to dispose Of the remaining
voices.
The Eagles dance, in which the
famous "snow dance" which was III.
augurated at the New Years dance
of the Fraternal Order Of Eagles, in
Washington. will be the special fea-
ture, will follow at the ElkS' Audi
:
forum. The Marine Band Of twenty
five members will furnish the music
for the dancing. Special cars viii!
leave Alexandra at 1910 to take
home the Washington members.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-04-03
A DISAPPOINTMENT.
Had Expected Large Crowd at George
Washington Park
Monday

William B. Smoot, President, ans
A. J. Wedderburn, Secretary of tho
Washington Monument Association
tender the use OF George Washington
Park to the people of the city 10:
carousals on Easter and other festive
occasions. The park affords an idea:
play ground for the little ones, while
it is equally enjoyed by their elders
in quiet Strolls, especially at this
season when spring is returning.
While egg-rolling will he out Of the
question Monday, the officials hope
the youngsters will be on hand and,
if they can engage in no other amuse-
ment. they can SNOWFALL each other
to their hearts content. The chil.
dren on Easter Of 1915 can rejoice in
the fact that they are conducting
their diversions within the limits Of
Old Alexandria.
Several OF the policemen OF this
city have made rounds in the new tor
rltory this week. They have been
accorded cordial welcome by the new
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-04-03
ALARM FROM WEST END.
Portion of Fire Apparatus Sent /;
Suburb at Early Hour This
Morning.

Between i've and six 2'cioch this
morning q cal! FOR th.: re depart
merit came from West Fad. ihc Re-
II. nee engine and wagon Hi",i: Il luick
response. but upon their arrival in
the eighteen hundred bloc!; on cause
for the alarm could be found. Had
the alarm been received yesterday the
fremen might have regarded it as an
April fool joke This is the first
call the department has had from
any portion u, West End since it
passed nnI Y the control Of the city
Of Alexandria.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-04-03
tn OBSERVE ANNIVERSARY.

The Goth anniversary Of the l. y.
o. r. will be observed by the two
lodges in this city OH Sunday night.
ApriI 18th, at which time the Rev.
John l.. Allison. d. D., pastor OF the
Second Presbyterian Church, will de-
liver an address suitable 10 the occa-
sion. Members Of Potomac Lodge
10. 3S. and Sarcpta Lodge NO. 80,
will attend, escorted by the members
of the Patriarch MilitantS, in full
Uniform.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-04-03
THE LIGHTING QUESTION

these days has only one satisfactor!
answer. It is the electric Light. Al
other means of illumination pale be-
fore it. You know that. But perhaps
the matter of expense has kept yot
from enjoying the one perfect ligh,
Let lis prove how recent inventions
have reduced the cost to we'll within
yodr means.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-04-03

A lodge of sorrow was held last
night by Alexandria Lodge Of Elks at
which time suitable resolutions were
passed to the memory of W A. Ar
mold, d member of the lodge. who
died in Oakland, Cal.