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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-01
via Wireless At Academy.

Are YOU interested In melodrama?
Do you follow with the keenest inter-
est the efforts of II william to cause n
beautiful girl and her sweetheart un-
told trouble and hardship because he
is not quite the kind of man whose
name she Is willing to take? And do
you rejoice in Gae unmasking of such
a man and the final triumph of true
love? II so, then the LaVerne Com
pany has selected in VIA Wireless
the one play of the age which will
bring you the greatest amount OF
real pleasure For ii Is undoubtedly
the most thrilling melodrama pro-
duced in recent years
VIA Wireless was written by Paul
Armstrong and Winchell Smith. play
wrights whose names are sufficient
guarantee for the merit Of their work.
Ii was first produced at the Liberty
Theater, New York, where 1t ran a
solid year. This play will be pre-
sented during the com9sg week at
the Academy of Music and the usual
standard of the LaEerce offerings
will be well maintained. for Director
Leftwich has secured duplicates OF the
wonderful scenery which aroused such
comment during the first season VIA
Wireless was being offered Several
of the effects are said to be the most
TeFl&F3Hplc ever ANttiipteA Ny u SAbNN
company.
AS its name implies a portion of the
play deals with wireless telegraphy.
BY this means hero and heroin are
saved from the hatred OF the william.
beng rescued at sea during one or
the most thrilling storms which has
ever been manufactured for the stage.
The story concerns the manufacture
Of new and gigantic gun. designed by
the hero who Is naval lieutenant
The william is interested in gun
which is being made In the famous
krupp works OF Germany. and Il is
his effort to have this weapon adopted
by the United States government COM
blned with his desire 10 marry the
heroin whicsi causes ali of the trouble.
The action IS fast and thrilling at all
times. but the tension is frequently
relieved by the !n1ection of bubhiing
Vein Of roYnedy.
Miss Eleanor Brent has been cast as
the heroin. Edward Arnold as the
young lieutenant. Alexander Ieftwicn
as the wireless operator. Miss LaNerne
as Mazzie O'Brien-a ripping comedy
part-Frederiek Became as the Secret
Service Agent. Mr. Wellington as the
william and MIR. Wupperman as pro-
prietor Of the steel works. Miss King,
Miss Harrison and other members of
She company will also be in the large
cast.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-01
Annette Kcl,erus,nn Next Week

Sculptars have chiseled in marble
the perfect form OF Annette Keller
mann TO perpetuate her infinite
beauty Painters have transmitted TO
canvas the exquisite poise and grace
ful curves OF this acme of physical
perfection.
Poets have dedicated sonnets TO
her Bards have sung her praises,
and photographers have made for
tunes from her photographs. Annette
keliermann Is the best known woman
alive. and has received more editorial
comment upon her marvellous demon
stration OF aquatics as we'll as her
trojan efforts to aid her less fortunate
sisters, by giving them Il living exem-
pIlfication of how moral. modest and
regular habits can build a deformed
weakling into the finest specimen OF
feminity known.
Annette Kellermann affirins that
when she was child she was weak.
puny and deformed / was how-lesged
to an extreme degree. with knees so
weak that l could neither stand or
walk without Iron braces. which I
wore continually. For nearly two
years also / had to struggle against
At nine years or age
she began athletic exercise and ar
twelve was healthy and vigorous
girl, gaining strength and fifty pounds
weight. To look at her photographs
today. no one would ever surmise that
she had ever been a weakiing
PHYSICAL charms are n u alone all
the gifts. nature has bestowed upon
her. She is linguist, speaking. read
ing and writing five distinct languages.
She has we'll modulatei coloratura
soprano singing voice. is one or the
fva creates. premier danseuses in
America. fences with Partisan dexter
ity. is too well known as an aquatic
perfection to necessitate any COM
ment here and Is a most talented
comedienne, as will be exempliffed
when she makes her debut at the
Academy, Monday, February s, for an
cnga cement of three nights and
matinee Wednesday in her new musi-
cal comedy. THE Model Girl from
the pen Of Anne Caldwell. with music
by Raymond HuhbeH.
This vehicle OF exploitation Is SAID
to fit this perfect woman as snugly
as her intern ationaliy famous bath
Ing suit, and her supporting company
has no peer upon the American stage.
Otis Harlan leads the cast, which
includes Edith Decker. Gertrude VAN
derhilt, John Parks. Edwin Wilson,
Hubert Willie and forty others
The story is logically told in Anne
Caldwell's best vein and the music OF
RAYMOND Hubben is t'lneful and
whistleable. The scenery and
costuminai picturation is harmonious
and tasteful.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-01
RICHMOND TO HAVE
ORDER Of MOOSE
DISTRICT FtEAD9UARTERs MOVES
FROM BALTIMORE TO THIS
CITY SOON.

Richmond is destined at an early
date TO have great lodge Of tae
Loyal Order OF Moose. one of The lar%
est and most popular organizations
OF the kind I'm the country.
With the removal Of headquarters for
this district from Baltimore 70 Rich
mond. the campaign for membership
promises to he spirited and interesting.
The district embraces. Maryland. Della
ware. District of Columbia and Viz
ginia
National Director Horace u. King
will make his headquarters in this
city. and with the assistance OF "a
number OF members of the organiza-
ton now living here, he will rush the
campaign for a. charter list He said
last night that he felt assured that
Richmond would be in line soon with
other large cities in the country, and
would have a membership equalins
thai of many of the leading lodges.
I Philadelphia leads with member
ship of e1.ll2. Norfolk has a mem
bership of 1,loo. The order was or
ganized in 1895 by DIR. John HenuA
Wilson. In Louisville. KY. There are
now 1000 subordinate lodges, with a
total membership Of s25. 600.
The organization carries no insur-
ance, but II has sick and funeral fea-
lures, and physician for free SER
vice to members and their families.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-01
WEST END SCHOOL
HAS MANY PRESENT

Petersburg. Va. Jan. 2l.-Eotwith-
standing tho inclement weather. there
were 430 scholars present at this
mornings Eession OF the West End
Haptis, Sund8, school, which Is one
of the leading schools Of all denomi-
ia .iolts in Virginia.
Superintendent W. n Racker, under
whose 1irec ion the scho j has made
g~eat progress considered today
banner day IN the history ot the school.
although on numeruus occasions
with favorable weather conditions.
tee attendance has been much larger.
There We're los r4emhers of the
mems B.blr class pyesent who thor
ouShly enjoyed an interesting lesson
period. THO class has o9otnted for
service dur.Ts this year the following
committees:
VISITING Commlttee--W. 4. Rogers,
O. G.; Spa'n J, VI, Hamnl, s, A. Jor-
dan aud y r. Titmus.
Socia! Committee. s. Walsh. c,
". Aliev. 2. c. Cook. II. L Pogers and
f A. PARISH
Membership Committee--W. a. Nc
Cunoch, A ". BAXTER =. c. Snoot.
c. s. Chaliender and " t. Marks
E,nplevnlcnt Commit cd ",
Sutherland. W. J. Crowdes and r F..
! 'nson.
The president of the class believes
that the apnointment II these COM
mittees rlean the accomndshmnt OF
much good in the community.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-01
HOLT INTRODUCES
JOSH RESOLUTION
DEPLORES UNDERHAND AND
OVERHEAD METHOD OF IRRI-
eating WEST VIRGINIA.

Evidently the little diversion OF
watching the Human Fly" climb
the Richmond Hotel went to the
heads OF members of the Senate. A,
any rate. Saturday saw the introduce
ton of Josh" resolution in that
body patroned by Senator Holt and
rooted for by Senator Lesner.
The resolution seeks to inhibit the
Introduction of liquor shipments into
Virginia through the air after No
vember /. 1915. The resolution was
inspired by the news item that ship
ments of liquor were being mac
into West virginia via aeroplane. The
resolution reads as follows:
4 Resolution.
Whereas, the General Assembly Of
Virginia has learned with regret GER
tain citizens of the State Of Ohio have
undertaken to convey Intoxicating
liquors to the citizens OF our sister
State OF West Virginia 10y means OF
an acceptance: and.
Whereas. We deplored the fact that
one of the. cherished industries OF said
State of Ohio appears to be up in the
air: and.
Whereas. We sympath;ze with the
suffering citizens Of our said sister
State of West Virginia because OF
their liquor coming SO kiSh; and,
Whereas. we feel that such an un,
derhand and overhead method az
Irrigation should not be encouraged.
lest oDuze ~ the tnhAbtfants o. our
111AMaossMenlth NJ Ytfo1nlG n1tAx ~
fii TT I'M
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-01
DUPONT POWDER CO
HAS BIG CONTRACT

Petersburg. Va. Jan. 3f.-Hope-
we'll, the busiest village n Southside
virginia which is now In course OF
erection by the Dupont Powder Com
pany, near City Point. p nee George
County. was visited today by Felix
Dupont and three other officials of
the company.
1t is stated by reliable authority
tlat the Dupont Company has con-
tract to manufacture a large amount
Of high explosives. principally smoke
less powde" and gun Gotten. In which
heavy penalty is provided for the
onperformdnCe of the contract In
order to carry out the terms ii the
contract WORT mus he commenced
February I and the object 81 the Of
dcials' visit 70 the plant 20 this time
was to make a final survey OF cond =
lions before the work OF manufacture
ing is omnCnced.
The Norfolk and Western IT'S 'lway.
il is understood, has agreed with the
Dupont Company To const ruct q num-
her Of tracks on the grounds Of their
plant for nc comr gnys convenience
and also 20 build a station at the
entra cc # the works.
The com aany Is now having erect
ed barra ks for the accom- notation OF
large number of additional en-
ployes,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-01
KANSAS RABBITS
LOOK LIKE LAMBS
BIG SHIPMENT RECEIVED HERE
BY STATE SENATOR L. o.
WENDENBURG.

There will be TO dearth Of rabbit
stew in Richmond for several days
at least A large box OF Kansas
Belgian hares was received here Sat
urday hy Senator L. O Weudenburg,
who. in company with Henry thinner
mann. the real estate man; Thomas
Snell.ngs, another real estate man; J..
II. FIJI. Of the Purity Company. Har-
vey L. Atkinson. councilman from
Madison Ward: Captain Robert
Wright and l.. O. Moore. Proceeded to
dispose of them for the benefit OF the
relief fund.
None of the rabbits weighed less
than eight pounds They resembied
spring. lambs They were sold at IT,
teen cents It pound. and none of them
brought less than one dollar. This
sum will be sent 10 the headquarters
OF the fund In New York.
Captain Wright was made custodian
of the rabbits and stated that he
would go TO the express office and
bring them UP to the Capitol Il can
carry four rabbits in one hand any
time" declared The Captain.
When he saw the magnitude Of the
Job, however. ne overcame the tu~
ba4 "a ssment of the situation by hiring
a wagon.
The Kansas rabbit Is much larger
ard nercer than the original hare. IL
Is said 70 live on roots and small trees,
The meat savors Of venison THO
Of the hides are frequently of sufficient
size with which to make imitation seal
skin sacques-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-01

sky, and thereby walking unsteadily
upon the earth therefore be 1t
Resolved by the Senate of Virginia,
the House of Delegates concurring.
That the General Assembly of Vir-
ginla warns all persons who may con-
template the transportation, from any
point beyond the borders of this
State to any point within the same,
of ardent spirits. malt liquors. wines
or other liquor containing alcohol by
means of aeroplanes, ba.ioons, Zop-
pelins or other air craft, that should
they embark upon such Tightly en-
terprise at any time. but more espe-
cially on or after the sacred and
memorable first day of November.
1916, then, in that event the protec-
ton now provided by Inv for buzz
yards and other ornamental and USE
full birds will be held not TO apply
to such purveyors of contrabanu. but
that there will be established an open
session or continuous and unlimited
duration for hunting all such aerial
intruGers, provided such hunting be
done in good faith for the purpose of
destruction, and not for the purpose
of acquiring the spoils of the chase;
ana
Resolved, further, Thai all of the
good people of Virginia ere earnestly
enjoined to never take a drop from
any of the aeroplanes. balloons, Yep
pelins or other air craft aforesaid,
as the fall might be disastrous.
No Trouble To Pass 1t in 1915.
AS soon as the resolution was in
PRODUCED Senator Mapp stated that
he was heartily in sympathy with It,.
IF 1t comes back here in the Legfe-
lature of 1916 we will have such a
dry Senate there will be no trouble in
securing it's passage" He was in
doubt whether it should be referred
to the Committee on Fish and Cams
or TO the Committee on Counties,
Cities and Towns, of which Senator
Holt is chairman, but he felt finally
convinced that ii should take the lat
ter course. This was orie-od after
Senator Andrews had adde ar amend
ment to prevent the use of pine lines
and subterrauean caverns Senator
Holt appeared disappointed when this
last resource was discovered and
closed up.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-01

office until he announced his caudi-
dacy for the c,erkshio In opposition
to Robert Gillian. SIR, one OF the
most popular and efficient officers IN
the history OF Petersburg, who retires
tonight after tweuty-seven years of
faithful service.
Following an eleventh hour an
nouncement OF his car lidacy, Mr.
Bass. after whirlw.nd ca mpagn
lasting several We KS. received the
domination by a ma. 20 ~ o. i29 votes
in the lr.nia V in which there wm5
a II ca a.cr number OF votes cast
in e,crsburs than at any timr since
thr new State constitution went lntp
effect
Mr.. Bass is considered well quail
lied for the duties Of court .cserk and
has the best wishes of scores OF
friends for a SUCCESSFUL administIa-
ton of the ana rs of the orfice.
Messrs. II. V. FarNam and James
G. Reese. Jr., who have served as
deputies in the office for a nurat r
Of years, will both be retained by Mr..
Bass,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-01
At the 'Theaters
"Drama,ic Pbo,oplay n. Colonial.

Dramatic Photoplay a: Colonial"
Damon and Pythias" the greatest
classic and historical! drama of the
age will he offered in six parts at
the Colonial for three days COM
mencing with today matinee.
Damon and Pythias'' Is by far the
most notable feature triumph ever
produced in America. In the picture
massive cities of ancient Greek archi-
lecture are looted and burned; huge
armies clash in colossal battle scenes;
exciting chariot races are lost and
won as thousand spectators cheer
their heroes. Ancient Grecian
Gardens are filled with Grecian
maidens in classic dances while then
are the exciting games Of the stadium.
The strand war picture will depict
interesting scenes along the line of
battle OF the now raging war. One
reel of comedy will be supplied by
the Keystone players which will COM
plete the program.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-01
Evelyn Nesht Thaw's vaudeville re-

Evelyn Nesht Thaw's vaudeville re-
vue.
lot happens during the opening
day at any 'Teudeville theater and
among the tents there Is usual
food for tbs anorist. 1t Is at this
time and in a thsater green room thai
Win NJ. Greasy has found material
for new sketch for O'Brien Haveg
& Co. Cressy Is u born humorist and
the result of his efforts on this &C,
are most comical. O'Brien Havei II
a well-known and favorite comedian.
He has never been better e9lippeti
than at this present vehicle He Is as
sisted by the clever and pretty little
Miss Naleska. The singing and dane
In of an acrobatic sort that is in
troduced adds much to the enter
tainment
New war pictures of the Hearst
Selig series and some very funny
comedy films will be given In con-
junction with each of the vaudeville
shows.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-01
NEGRO lAp0R{R IS
BURNED To DEATH

Petersburg. Va. Jan. 91--A negro
laborer, whose name corld not be
learned, was literally boiled t. death
al the Dupont Powder Companys
plant at City Fo!nt yesterday aflcr-
noon. II seams hat test was beina
made Of the tanks to ascertain the
lateral pres sure which they wouiA
g and. In making the test. the tanks
are exposed 70 steam pressure nra
unknow:ugly by the parties IN charge
the unfortunate man was left in one
Of the tanks when the steam was
turned on.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-01
O'RRIEN HAyEL BURLESQUERS
THE VAUDEVILLE REHEARSAL

Vaudeville de luxe Is the order for
the week commencing with the matt
nee this afternoon at the Lyric The
alter.
Several famous European and
American acts are on the new bill. In.
Guiding O'Brien Hnvel and his COM
Jimmie Dunedin, Of the celebrated
Dunedin Temple: Saiiic Fields. the
petticoated comedy cut-up and silgar;
EisIE!sa! sna g. n e e 8 h :.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-01
LIBBY SUCCEEDS
CLERK P.P. WINSTON
LATTER Bee ONES DEBUT
CLERK UNDER HIS FORMER
ASSISTANT.

Luther Libby, for many years
deputy clerk OF the Law and Equity
Court. will today take up the duties
of clerk, and his former chief. P. r.
Winston, will act as deputy.
Mr.. Winston held the office long
time He declined to stand for re-
election at the polls last fall. feeling
that he had served long enough, and
made way for his efficient deputy, who
had no opposition.
There will be- no formalities. The
work in the Office Will proceed as II
has done for many years. and Mr.
Winston will be seen IN his usual place
- os yore. while I'M rAene maihil itiee
~ M lIlco VIM - II - 61(oe
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-01
REAL ESTATE MARKET
ACTIVE LAST WEI

Petersburg. Va. Jan. Sl.-The
petersburg real estate market during
the past week was quite active, re-
sulting n the sale and transfer OF
numerous pieces Of property involving
a considerable sum. Among the
.ransfcrs was deed from Il. j.
Roses trustee to Thomas J. O'Farrel,
CORNER pastor of ST Josaon's Catholic
t,aurch. now vicar-general and as
sistant pastor of the Cathedral at
Richmond. 10 a lot on West Washing
ton Street for sS,675
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-01

DIR. BEERYMAS GREEN
HAS DECLINED CALL

Rev DR. Bergman Green. professor
of English Bible at the Theological
Seminary re2r Alexandria. has de-
tidcd to decline the call to become
rector OF St, James Episcopal Church.
this city. II was announced Saturday
1t IS said DIR. Green reached tho
decision because of the great pressure
brought 10 hear upon him to remain
at the seminary.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-01
BUDGET MEASURE
NAY Be AMENDED
BELIEVED CoU.CIL MAY PROVIDE
FOR MORE MosEN FOR
STREETS.
S AL AIRY INCREASES
ALDERMEN TO PASS ON MEASURE
DESIGNED TO PROTECT RICH
MoND's WATER SUPPLY
INTERESTS. 4.

a special meeting of the Board OF
Aldermen will be held at T.i5 o'clock
tonight to act upon resolution pass
ed by Common Council Friday night,
instructing the Richmond members OF
the Legislature to take care of the
citys interests in the bin proposed to
relieve the Chesapeake and Ohio Rail-
way Company from certain agree
ments with the city concerning the
water rights of the James River and
Kanawha Canal.
This bill will tend to interfere with
the use of the water by the city. as II
provides for certain things of which
the company may take advantage.
with the approval of the Corporation
Commission. The bill permits the
company To sell parts of the canal
property, 1t is knowa as Senate Bill
No So"
Meet In New Chamber.
Immediately after the meeting Of
the Board of Aldermen the regular
session of Common Council VII ne
hello Iu the CoGucu 'ham0er
This will be the first meeting al
the body in the renovated and i'm
proved chamber. The room is a
bower OF beauty and convenience.
The color scheme is most artistic ana
beautiful. Chairman Peters. of the
special committee, under whose
supervision. with that Of Building In
spec or Butler. lAo woIk was done,
feels proud of the result. and every
citizen who takes a look at the chang
ed room can but express admiration.
\ fashlight picture will be taken.
1t wa- said yesterday that the ap-
preparations ordinance might be
amended before it is sent on to the
Board Of Aldermen. There are sonTe
items in the budget which do mt
please all the counctlmen, and II IS
pyoba HE that some deha @ wiz be n"
dulged in before the measure il
adopted
May Be amended.
There will probably he some areu-
ment on the appropriations fer street
i'm arogemerts. Many cuuncilmen think
this sl1l should he made larger. The
sum mentioned for the Juvenile Court
RAY, also, he increased. The sum in
Dictated IN the ordiuance-$S,G0 COOS
not thought Il be sufficient for the
purpose Of organ Ting and maintain
ing the propo .ed Juvenile and Do
nestle Relations Court.
The question of several salary in
creaseSs will also he raised. ard this
may create discussion. II is under
.eod that an fort viii be made TO
increase the salarl = Of several Of
aticer4 IN SoutE Richmond.
The session promise to be an in
terestlng Que, 4 the rejuvenated por-
traits Of Eyrf and Y ashington and
the others in Council Chamber VIII
look down upon something of an an
iuated scene.
The COMMITTEES ON Utilities is
scheduled to meet tomorrow night at
s O'Clock.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-01

to Lieutenant Governor Ellyson and
several members of the Senate.
Among the boys IN the party were:
william Wells. Edgar Cuykendall,
William Fowlkes. Hollins Northington.
Robert Skinner. Thomas Sydnor, Will
liam Sherman. Frank Short. Charles
Short, Ramsey Leigh, Knox Panniil.
George Grove Walter Brockwell and
Thomas Dunn.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-01
The Weather

virginia-Rain Monday: warmer n
the Interior, Tuesday rain in south
east; rain or snow in north and west
portions; colder; fresh to strong south
east 90 south winds.
North Carolina-Rain Monday. war
rer in the interior; Tuesday colder
and probably fair; strong southeast
TO south winds Monday.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-01
BUTlEA'S REPORT
IS ENCOURAGING
SHOWS RICHMOND HOLDS ITS OWN
WITH OTHER CITIES OF THE
COUNTRY.
BUILT Is NEW HOMES
DECREASE IN WORK FOR MONTH
OVER THAT OF JANUARY OF :.
THE PRECEDING
YEAR.

Inspector Buffers report of build
ing work for the month of January
is encouraging. Is shows an increase
in repair work over the same month
of the previous year. While there
is decrease over January of the
previous year. this proved general all
over the country. and Richmond
more than holds it's own
There were thirty-nine dwellings
and stores erected during the month,
while twenty mine dwellings were re-
paired at a cost OF more than $4,000
The detailed report Is interesting:
summary of Report.
Number of permits issued for
new work in January "a
Number OF permits issued for al
terations and repairs in jan
uar$ .................. -
Total number of permits issued
in January ............... IS
Estimated cost OF new i'm
provements in January .$129,576 90
Estimated cost of altera-
tions and repairs in Jam
uary Observation-Disclosures. 30.2s4 90
Total cost Of work au-
thorized in January SI59s40 90
Average value of permit for
new work In January ..$aSlI0 5s
Average value of permit for
alterations and repairs in
January .................. ss7.sIs
Average value of total per
mts issued in January. 2,04g.230
New Structures.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-01
Or. BRYAN VISITS
SENATE WITH BOYS

Rev. G. Braxton Bryan. rector of
Grace Episcopal Church. Petersburg.
was n visitor in Richmond Saturday.
He Was accompanied by q number Of
boys. members Of HIS Sunday School.
and With them ne visited the - pitol.J
u9 sosae tlHsA