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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-09
CLERK WINSTON
GETS LOVING CUP
RICHMOND BAR ASSOCIATION
REMEMBERS HIS MANY YEARS
OF FAITHFUL SERVICE.

In pretty little speech in the Law
and Equity Court room, yesterday
morning Henry {. Rely, president of
the Richmond Bar Association. on
behalf of the association. presented
former Clerk =. p. Winston q
handsome silver loving cup. in appre-
citation of his long and faithful SER
vice as servant of the people. Sit
ting around the room were many
members OF the bar and a number of
interested citizens. and on the bench
sat beside Judge Crump, Judge Scott,
Richardson and Turpin. The court
officials, including Clerk Libby and
Sheriff Mercer, were also present, and
added TO the spectacle.
Mr. Rely referred feelingly of the
long years of service through which
Mr.. Winston had gone. and expressed
the Affection Of every member OF the
bar. The .act that Mr.. Winston would
still be connected with the office was
referred to with pleasure.
Mr.. Winston was taken SO by sur
prise that his response in accepting
the token OF regard, was somewha'
disjointed. but those who heard him
knew that what he said came from
the heart. end applauded him Justify
Then Judge Crump added a Few
remarks, expressing his pleasure al
the fact that Mr.. Winston would still
be with him IN the transaction of the
work of the court.
Clerk Luther Libby smiled blandly
while the members of the bar grasped
the hand of the veteran clerk, and
hoped he would be a figure in the
clerks office for many years Mr..
Winston Is eighty-seven years old
and has served his city for sixty years.
He says he will serve long time yet
The cup carries the following. inscrip-
ton:
Presented to +. p winston
by the Bar Association, February !
1915, as a tribute of respect and al
lection and In honor of sixty years
of faithful service as an officer of the
court in ftae city OF Richmond" On
the. opposite side of the cup was IN
scribed: CLERK Law and EqultE
Court. Richmond. Va, iss4-le15.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-09
BELGIUM THANKS
VIRGINIA PEOPLE
GRATEFUL TO OLD DOMINION
FOR THE FOOD AND CLOTH
ING SENT TO HER AID.

A cablegram was received yesterday
by Colonel Henry NJ. Boykin, chair
man of the Virginia Belgian Relief
Commission, from Chairman Hoover,
of the London commission. in which
ne expressed his gratitude in behalf
Of the suffering Belgian populace for
the shipload of clothing and foodstuffs
recently sent from this State.
While large amount Of the sur
fering has been al.eviated there are
still thousands of the Belgians who
will starve to death unless the war
comes to an end in the near future.
according 20 Congressman Charles
+. Scott, OF Kansas. VINO recently re-
turned to America after an inspection
of the relief work under way in Bel
GUM.
The cablegram was as follows:
Henry NJ. Boykin, Richmond, Va.
ITO the people of Richmond and
Virginia the suffering people in Bel
GUM send their heartfelt gratitude
for that striking evidence of Southern
generosity brought by the steamer
Lynoria. You have saved thousands
from the anguish Of starvation and
you have stayed the hand OF famine.
mo words of mine can convey TO
you the depth and sincerity of Bel
gums hanks They are still be-
tween the upper and neither mill
stones. and the continuance of their
existence depends upon the continu-
tty of the magnificent generosity
which you have already shown.
ts;gned) HOOVER.
Chairman Commission for Relief"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-09
BUSINESS WOMEN'S
CLUBS MISSION
WORKERS APPRECIATE OTHER
WORKERS IN THE STRUGGLE
FOR LIVELIHOOD.

An interesting feature of the Young
Women's Christian Association Is ITS
business Women's Club" which was
organized early in November and now
has about forty members the pur-
poses of the club are threefold: 10
stand for efficiency and faithrulness
IN business, to stimulate ambition FOR
wider knowledge and culture. and to
afford healthy relaxation and pleasure
after the days work.
Meetings are held every Monday
evening in the central building OF
the Y. w. c. A.. AT 1870 there is q
short talk on some topic chosen by the
club. recently these talks have Deen
about first aid and health The next
subject taken up will probably ne
literature especially narrative poetry
At s:l5 the girls go down To the
gymnasium AMI spend an hour in
gymnasium exercises. The class is
led by volunteer worker. member
of the club, who not only member
OF the Advanced Gymnasium Class In
the Physical Department of the asso-
citation. but has had two years eA-
perience in leading gymnasium classes
IN girls clubs.
Lecture on Work.
On the first Monday in each month
the usual talk is set aside for
brief lecture on Work, and the busi-
ness girls relation to 1.-THE job, what
a girl can put into ii and what she
can get out of 1t. Miss Branch Bin
ford made the first Of these talks,
her subject being THE Evolution of
a Job and showing how one girl
grew TO love job that had seemed
hopeless and made better living
ct it than she had ever made before.
One Of the best features of the club
Is that members and leaders are all
working women. they all know the
value of work. its dignity and its es-
sentia.ness. and with each others aid
they see its possibiiities. The mem
bers Of this club aren OF scornful Of
tdlers. but they know how to appre-
ciate workers. They know. too. why
It is. that the girl who holds down
a good position all day and rarely
Haisses a twice a week gymnasium
class, finds time to pass on her knowl-
edge one night week. why the dis
trict nurse Is not too tired to come
a long way and tell what she knows
after having been on duty all day:
why the high school teacher is not
too weary of teaching 10 give them
a course in literature on one 81 her
free nights; why useful, busy women
are willing to stop other things long
enough to come and talk to them
about work and what 1t can mean.
Doesn't ii take the workers to appre-
ciate other workers after all?
t.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-09
JOHN MARSHALL IS
MUCH C0NGESTEO
JUDGE MARTIN WILLIAMS WILL
ADDRESS A PACKED HOUSE
THERE TOMORROW.

Principal Harwood. of John Mar
shall High School. is puzzled as to
the way he is to seat 1000 students
in an auditorium that has a capacity
of only 1900 In order that the stu
dents may all hear an address which
will be made to the school by Judge
Martin Williams. floor leader of the
house of Delegates, tomorrow morn
ing.
The attendance at John Marshall
this session is the largest ever reyis-
tel ed there. When the call for as
seinbly was made yesterday morning
1t was found necessary to scat pupils
or the steps of the aislcs. besides hav-
ing all side aisles blocked by students
and members OF the faculty who were
forced To stand. Al the time of the
assembly yesterday, morning classes.
which have an attendance of about
25e pupils. were. In session. The
platform was crowded to overflow by
members of the girls chorus.
II will be impossible for ali the
students to hear Judge Williams I'M
less some other arrangements are
made. No relief In in sight until the
beginning of the next session
The basement o. the school is not
larae enough to hold the enormous
number OF pupils and some are com
peil2d TO stay outdoors on rainy DAYS
In or Ter 10 cat their lunch. -.
The OLD high school building il be-
ing used for class rooms. but these
cannot accommodate the number OF pu-
p!ss Sho wish TO use them
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-09
CORONER TO PROBE
MURDER CASE TODAY
HUNDREDS ATTENDED FUNERAL
OF VICTIM OF LOVERS RAGE
YESTERDAY.

John c. Watkins, nineteen years
old. w'ao shot and killed his seven
teen-year- sweetheart. Hester Dod-
son. in her home Friday night be-
cause ne alleged that she Tilted him.
and without reason broke on their
engagement to be married, will prob
ably be nrese Mt with his attorney this
morning when Coroner Taylor VIII
conduct an official inquiry into the
shooting.
Watkins will probably exercise his
right of refusing TO tell his story, but
numerous witnesses who knew the
couple we'll have been called for the
hearing which is scheduled to begin
at 10 o'clock.
Funeral services for Miss Dodson
were conducted by Rev. DIT Asoury
Christian, from Union Station Meth
odist Church yesterday afternoon at
O'Clock. Interment followed in Oak
wood Cemetery. The church was
crowded by the friends Of the young
woman who was very popular IN
the East End section.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-09
LEAVES MILLION
DOLLAR ESTATE
ALEXANDER CAMERON
DIVIDES PROPERTY AMONG
CHILDREN.

''rhe will Of Alexander Cameron. the
veteran tobaecouist, WAS probated in
the Chancery Court yesterday. The
estate il estimated at s1e6o. 600. the
great majority OF II being personal
property
The executors named in the will
were Messrs. Alexander Cameron. Jr..
J. Heron Crosman, Jr. and the Rich
mond Trust and Savings Company. In
corporated. They gave bonds In the
sum of 81. 100000 for the company and
a similar sum for the individuals.
The estate was appraised by Messrs.
John T. Anderson. St. George Ander-
son. w. Greanor Neale and Dcane
Maury The viii was submitted for
probate by Henry w Anderson and
The bulk OF the estate Is left to
the eight children. the daughters re-
eeiving IL per cent mote than the
sons.
Mrs. Cameron. the widow. is to re-
ceive~a an income of $1,000 during her
lifetime. and she Is beaueathed the
family residence. No. 519 East Frank
lin Street. with all its appurtenances
Miss Elizabeth Grant Cameron. a sis
ter. is given the sum of SAGE year
during her lifetime.
Divided Life Insurance.
A life insurance policy OF $4,000 is
to be divided among the daughters,
while the sum of $4,000 each Is to go
his grandchildren, the interest to be
used for educational purpose and the
principal to be given at the coming of
age.
The sum Of $1,000 was left to his
long time business associate, II. r. w.
Southern, who died two days after the
death of Mr.. Cameron. This sum will
go to the heirs OF Mr., Southern
After the payment of all debts In
addition TO the above. the residue IL
to be divided among the children, the
daughters receiving two and a. half
per cent more than the sons. The
children are: Miss Mary HaxalI, Miss
Janet Gordon Cameron. Mrs. Flora NJ.
linn. Mrs. Heron Crosman. Alexander
Cameron. Jr.. Barton Fl. Cameron,
EVAN d. Cameron and James b. Cam
eron
The grandchildren are. Alexander
and James Blackwell Cameron, sons
OF J. b. Cameron and Dorothy Angle
Cameron: Malcolm G. Cameron son Of
Barton H. and Mary Randolph Cam
eron, and George linn. Jr.
The will was written by Mr.. Cam
eron.s May IS. 1909. and carried two
codicils
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-09
STRONG OPPOSITION
TO RATE INCREASE
VIRGINIA BUSINESS MEN OPPOSE
INTERSTATE FIVE PER CENT
ADVANCE.
THIS MORNING
AND NORFOLK BUSINESS
BODIES WILL he STRONGLY
REPRESENTED IN
CASE.

While the receipt of the news that
the Interstate Commerce Commission
had granted the railroads an advance
OF five per cent on freight rates was
received in Richmond some weeks ago
with marked enthusiasm as an augury
OF better times, the Transportation
companies will find very determined
opposition today when they appear
before the State Corporation Com
mission sspd ask for a like increase
on intrastate traffic
The Richmond Chamber Of Conn
merce, through it's board of directors
acting on the recommendation of the
Chambers Committee on Inland
Trade. will oppose the advance. hav-
ing employed as counsel the WASH
ington legal firm Of Littleford. James.
Ballard & Frost, who also repre-
sent the Norfolk chamber
Attorneys Francis b. James and
f. E. Williamson. of Washington,
will present the protests of the bodies
named.
F.. Representatives of he Norfolk
Truckers Exchange and of the
Southern Produce Company. a number
of prominent truckers. and Professor
T. c. Jordan. OF the Virginia Truck
Experiment Station, will also appear
To enter tnelF pEtiestS. W. "A. toA,
secretary of the Norfolk Chamber OF
Commerce. and G. NJ Burgess, secre-
tary of the Norfolk Truckers Ex-
change. will be present.
The transportation companies which
have fled their application for the
increase with the State Corporation
Commission on request of the Atlantic
Coast Line. are Baltimore and Ohio,
Chesapeake Steamship Company,
Chesapeake western Railway. Cum
berland Valley Railroad, New York,
Philadelphia and Norfolk, Norfolk
and Western. Norfolk Southern Rail-
road. Old Dominion Steamship Line,
Richmond. Fredericksburg and Poto-
mac Railroad, Seaboard Air Line,
Southern Railway. virginian Railway.
Washington and Old Dominion Rail-
way. Washington Southern Railway.
1t is believed that all of the smaller
roads in the State will unite in the
petition.
The. hearing will be begun at 10
o. clock this morning.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-09
ALL INTERESTED N
BILLY SUNDAY TALKS

MAT men afc intensely interested
n the proposed coming of Billy Sun
day 10 Richmond was evidenced AZ
the mems meeting In the association
building Sunday afternoon Not only
was there a big audience of men, a,
unusual audience, but the men = =
ed and did not want 10 go. After
the illustrated song service Ar t.us-
sell Cecil spoke on "DNight [.
Moody; Rev. ]. J. Parsons, OF Fair
mount Avenue baptist Church. on
Billy Sunday; and Rev Thomas
semmes, rector OK Meade Memorial
Episcopal Church. on Two Soul
Winners"
Dr. Cecil was personally acauaint-
ed with Dwight l. Moody, and his
message from me life Of the great
evangelist was u telling one. Rev
Mr. Parsons had been IN Philadelphia
the week before last. admittedly
opposed to not only Billy Sunday
came back from Philadelphia thor
oughly persuaded that the coming %
Billy SUNDAY would mean q great
blessing TO Richmond.
DR.. Semmes on Two Soul-Wtn-
ners.' held the audience intensely in
terested. and after the men had been
there an aour end a half. enjoying
every minute. General Secretary Nc
Kee gave some personal "reminiscences
of Billy Sunday, and instead Of want
ing to so the men wanted to hen
mere. 1t Was great meeting and Is
being discussed all over the city. The
question now ss when will we be able
to get Billy Sunday,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-09
K|CKERS' NIGHT
WITH R0TAR|ANS

Every kicker has his day. and this
is the day the rotating Rotarians have
dedicated to this speciment of-hu-
manity.
All who have grouches they wish to
work out of their systems should at
tend the Rotarians talk -bund and
eat-fest at the Business Mems Club
tonight at $40 o'clock
There will be something doing from
the early stages OF the grouch.talk
until the end OF the chapter.
The club 10 now planning a ladies'
might. at which. a most entertaining
program will b. provided.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-09
LUTHER L. SHERER
MORE COMFORTABLE

Luther i. Scherer, who has been
suffering some setback In his re-
covery. due from stomach and live-
complications, was reported much
more comfortable last night mad his
doctors expect to have him in ship
shape soon. Mr.. Scherers splendid
fight against a would-be murderer's
wound has been prayerfully watched
by thousands of people, who earnestly
nope for him a speedy and complete
recovery.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-09
FREE TO
ASTHMA SUFFERERS
A New Home Cure That Anyone Cas-
Use without discomfort or
Loss of Time.

We have New Method that cures
Asthma and we want you to try II AT
our EXPENSE. No matter whether your
ease is Of long-standing or recent de-
velopment, whether 1t 10 present as
occasional or Chronic Asthma, you
should send for a free trial OF our
method. No matter In what climate
you live. no matter that your age or
occupation. II you are troubled with
asthma. our method should relieve you
promptly.
We especially want to send It ~
those apparently hopeless cases. where
all forms Of inhaiers, douches. opium
preparations. fumes. s'patert smokes"
etc. have failed. We want TO show
everyone, at our own expense. that
this new method IN designed to end all
difficult breathing. all wheexing, and
and for als.-time.
This free offer Is too smportan. to
neglect n sinrle day. Write now and
then begin the method at once. Send
no money Simrly mall coupon below
Do II today.--Adv.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-09

all singing theh sweetest and most
artistic strains together would
form wonderful choir. one that
would be worth travelling many
miles to hear, and we are sure
that thousands upon thousands of
people would make long Journeys
10 he present at such a grand con-
cert.
Yet, after all, these Knockers
could initiate only the notes of
other birds. and possibly of the
cat.
How much more wonderful.
then. must a Mocker constructed
by human skill Of wood and metal
be. that can reproduce any sound.
note, strain. whatever-of birds.
animals. musical Instruments. rnt
most highly trained human voice.
bells, the reports of firearms, the
ciapp.ng of hands in applause
any SOUND. any sound whatever.
Such q Mocker. Imiator or Repro
Queer Is the MARVELLOUS M
PROVED EDISON, DIAMOND
POINT PHONOGRAPH. in which
a finely pointed tiny diamond takes
the place Of the old needles and
eliminates the unpleasant grating
noise tAat all needles cause. ana
the DIAMOND POINT IL perma
nent, everlasting. No needles to
change.
ff you should like to hear the
singing of magical featherless
knocking bird. call any time, with
out diffidence or ceremony. for
free concert.
c. B. Haynes & Co.
200 f.. BROAD ST.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-09
PARK MOTHERS
CLUB THIS AFTERNOON

The Mothers Club of Highland
Park will this afternoon be addressed
by DR. J. A. G. Chandler, superintend-
ent of the Richmond public schools.
The meeting will be held at 3 o'clock.
and DIR. Chambers address is expect
ed TO be OF great help to the mothers,
Mrs. Reed, the president, will De "a
charge Of tho meeting.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-09
JUSTICE JOHN is
GREAT DEAL BETTER

Justice John lis eating like his old
time self--sleeping we'll and, for the
time being. is taking the world easy.
He Is about ready tn quit his bed and
will soon be about again. His friends
rejoice in his improved condition and
trust 20 sec him spared for many
years.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-09
ACADEMY OF MEDICINE
AND SURGERY TUESDAY NIGHT

The Richmond Academy Of Medi-
cine and Surgery Will hold It's regu-
lar semi meeting on Tues
day next. February .. at $50 =. NJ.
in the auditorium Of the Richmond
Chamber of Commerce building
Sixth and Main Streets
Subjects for discussion. "Acut Ap-
pendicitis. A Study OF End Results. =
by DIR. q Paul IARoque. and The
Biologic Classification of Pneumococci
and the Serum Treatment OF Lobar
by DIR. F. NJ. Hanes.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-09
VIEWERS APPOINTED TO
PUT THROUGH NEW ROAD

Four viewers have been appointed
ny the Henrico Board of Supervisors
TO look over the territory which has
been proposed for a public road. Those
appointed are: r. J. Willis. Fl. G.
Beattie, A. r. Scott and j. T. Nc
Donald.
In all proba biiity the new road VIII
be run from the intersection OF the
Hermitage Road with the road lead
ing through Bloomingdale. thence
running northwardly to the Lakeside
car sheds and eastwardly to the Old
Mill Road.
The county board was recently Pc
titioned by r. j. Undertake and 9TH
ers 10 have this road cut.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-09
SMITH PROVES To
Be EX-C0Nv|CT
MAN WHO SWINDLED KAUFMAN
d co. rs DECLARED TO BE
ONE EMORY sEJYARD.

Especial TO The Richmond virgtnian. J
Petersburg. Va, Feb. s.--A stranger
giving his name as f. G. Smith.
claiming to be from Charleston. w.
Va, arrested here Saturday by Chief
Ragland and Detective Eanes for the
Richmond authorities on charge of
passing a fraudulent check, was de-
hvered to Chief of Police Werner, of
Richmond today. Upon investigation
it was found that his right name was
Emory Selyard an ex-convict, want
ed in various places. having been a,
liberty only seven months. He Is
said to have confessed to his identity
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-09
VETERAN RAILROAD
SUPERINTENDENT Ill
FRIENDS WILL LEARN WITH

]. NJ. Hudspeth, veteran railroad man,
and for many years superintendent OF
the Richmond -panville Division of the
Southern Railroad, is quite i'll at his
home, No. 400 North Meadow Street.
Mr.. Hudspeth suffered a slight stroke
of paralysis about three weeks ago,
As stated in a Charleston, 5. G., dis
patch to The Virginian on Sunday
morning, Mr. IIudspeth has been sue
ceeded here by G. G. Arthur. who has
for some time past been superintendent
of the Charleston, S. c., Division. Mr..
Arthur will take active charge of the
work here this week. Mr.. Hudspeth
will take the newly-created position
of superintendent of terminals here.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-09

In the near future there will be \
special meeting to hear the report OF
the committee on the bridge approach
to the city. The plans of this bridge
were made by Messrs. Clarke, Pratt
and Bolton, and will be submitted at
the meeting.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-09

Selyard, or Smith as he represented
himself in Richmond, claimed to be
an Elk in good standing. He passed
an SIS forged Check on Kaufman &
Co. but was overhauled in Petersburg
few hours later by Lewis Kaufman.
who caused his arrest. Smith had
credentials showing that he was a
member in good standing of the
Charleston lodge. He was brought
back TO Richmond yesterday and
lodged IN jail
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-09

f'rsssr or n,cmhc,s # the bureau.
IL the people at the Union Stock
Yards obey the proclamation and
carry out all instructions there Is no
reason why transit Of hogs. cattle and
sheep to and from the yards cannot
lie resumed in q short while.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-09

The funeral Of Bernard Lawrenco
Winter. the esgsnt-year-old son Of Mr.
and Mrs. Julian j. Winter. was helA
yesterday afternoon at 8 o'clock fro1Rl
st. Mary's Catholic Church The nee
tie follow died IT the hone ~ -
parents IN Mschanicsyiils IuFmD
Sunday mosning.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-09

Postpone Civic League Meeting.
The Ginter Park Civic League Meet
Ing which was to haxe heen held
last night. was postponed indefinitely.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-09
Charged with Stealing Dog

VHArkt1 WIFI St<1fIITk Dog.
Owing to the absence OF witness
the case of Robert Evans. charged
with stealing dog from Greyson
Jones. was continued in Henrico
Courthouse yesterday afternoon by
Magistrate Thomas j. Puryear.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-06-03
AUTO THOUGHT LOST
is FOUND IN ALLEY

II. II. Thomas. Moline insurance
man, who rooms at 42l Thirteenth
street, appeared at the Moline police
station yesterday afternoon and ex-
citedIy reported the theft of his Ford
automobile. The sergeant was per-
suaded TO send out a detective in
search of the missing vehicle. The car,
which had been left in front OF cen
trail fire station, was found at the rear
OF the station. Commissioner Abe
Stouffer had given orders that the
streets be kept clear for the parade
Finding the offending Ford on Six
teenth street he had taken it upon
himself TO run the car into a con-
venient alley.