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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-29
DIRECTORS INELIGIBLE
IF STOCK is PLEDGED

Attorney General Pollard yesterday
ruled that any bank director who did
not leave unpledged 500 OF his stock
cannot be reelected or reapponted to
a bank board Under the Virginia Law
it is required that before bank d.
rector takes his office he must take
an oath that he will diligently admin
lister the affairs Of the bank. and own
at least 500 of the stock of the bank,
which is not hypothecated or in any
way pledged as security for any loan
or debt
The opinion of the attorney general
only effects bank directors who con-
tinue as such by reappointment of re-
election without an intervening period
of time. II man ceases to be a d.
rector. the opinion reads and is af-
| forwards elected again. he is not re-
elected within the meaning OF the sta
tute. and, therefore. cannot be required
to take the oath that he did not pledge
his stock during his previous term.
Mr.. Pollard pointed out a peculiar
feature of the law stating that II a
director owns $1c0 OF the stock of his
bank. and borroWy an amount equal
to its value he NAY continue his term
as director. but n before his reelection
$4,000 additional stock in his bank
which is also unplcdSed at the time
of his reelection. his office Is vacated
The opinion was made to c. c. Barks-
dale. chief bank examiner.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-29
.W0Bk IS STARTED ON
PROFESSIONAL BUILDING
Handsome Seven-Story once Struc-
ture at Fifth and Franklin
VIII Cost $165, 200.

Ground was broken yesterday for
the construction Of the seven-story
"Professional' building at Fifth and
Franklin Streets and work will be
pushed to an early completion by the
Wise Granite Company. to whom con-
tract was let by the Professional
Building Corporation. The structure
will cost $165.000 and will contain
about seventy office suites. 1t will be
used almost exclusively by physicians
and dentists. Seventeen thousand
square feet of the floor space has
already been reserved.
Among those who will have offices
In the building when completed are:
Drs. Tompkins and Brunk, Lawrence
T. Price. L. B. Wigs. Bridgforth and
Lewis. K. s. Blackwell. j. A. c. Hog
gan, c. Browne Pearson, A. l. Gray.
Alfred W. Wood, Guy r. Harrison,
Douglas Vander-H oof. E. II. Terrell,
Thomas H. Scales. Charles NJ. Hazen.
A. NJ Willis. f. L. Blankenbaker, st.
Julien Oppenheimer, A. A. Houser. ID.
G. Wilson, Z. P. McGayock, Daniel
D. Ta,ley, Robert s. Preston. B. T.
Blackwell, Charles A. Elicit.
The officers of the Professional
Building Corporation are DR.. Law
renee T. Price. president; DIR. McCay
Tompkins, vice-president. and A. r.
Holderby. secretary and treasurer.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-29
MUSIC LOVERS ARE
RECIPIENTS OF TREAT
Opening Recital last Night At John
Marshall High School BY Con-
servatory OF Music Pupils.

A splendid musical program feat
ured by the playing of Miss Marion
Lawrence, of Chicago. graduate OF
the American Conservatory of Music.
who is taking the artists course with
Frank A. Cosby. and Mr.. Cosby's
playing, was immensely enjoyed by
a large number of music lovers gath
cred last night in the auditorium of
John Marshall High School The
event was the opening recital by the
pupils of the Richmond Conservatory
of Music.
Mr.. Cosby's numbers were "Rondo
Capriccioso." of Mendelssohn. and
kursteiner's Mcclure, and Miss Law
rencc's, Chopin's Mcclure. OPP. 81, No.
2. and the Campanella of List. From
the opening Fanfare" by Misses
Ethel Perdum. Fac Sayre and Clarice
Bib and Mr.. Cosby, to the closing
number. Beethoven's Third Concerto.
the presentation of the program
charmed.
Others participating in the recital
were Mrs Hattie Graham and Misses
Glenna Loving. Margaret Pennell.
Isola Milford, Irene Barlow. Anna
Meyers. Mary Taylor and Frances
Heymanson and Mitchell Meyers.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-29
PROPOSITION TO
ADVERTISE THE CITY
Council Committee to Look Into .Ad-
visibility Of Establishing Tour
lists Bureau.

proposition to establish the Rich
mond Tourists Bureau was made TO
Council Committee on Advertising last
night by Mr.. Thomas J. Farley, of
this city. Mr.. Farley addressed the
committee. and explained that his
plan would embrace extensive adver
Using of the city's resources through
out sections of the country from which
results might be obtained. as we'll as
the issue of pamphlets telling of the
citys advantag es. to be mailed broad
cast.
He asked the committee to appro-
pirate a sum to be fixed by that body
for the purpose, the entire sum to be
spent in advertising the city. The
proposition being in the nature OF a
departure from the usual procedure
of the committee was, on motion of
Mr.. Roden. referred to a special com
mittee. embracing Messrs. Roden,
Adams and Jeter.
Councilman Batkins introduced Mr..
Farley to the committee and endorsed
the proposition.
The committee received report
from The committee handling the reve-
nue. officers convention, showing that
s5o0.54 had been spent in entertain
ine the delegates. The committee had
appropriated $500 for the purpose
This was ordered to be paid
Because four members of the com
mittee have special business matters
on the fourth Thursday OF every
month fShriners), the meeting time
OF the committee was changed to the
fourth Wednesday of every month
Members present were Chairma n
Peters, Adams, letter Roden and
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-29
WRIT OF ERROR IS
AWARDED RAILROAD

Judge r. H. Cardwell. OF the SUI
preme Court OF Appeals, yesterday
awarded writ OF error and superse-
IDEAS in the case OF the Seaboard Air
Line Railroad Company against c. n
Alternately. on appeal from the decree
of the Circuit Court OF Brunswick
County, which awarded Alternately
damages to the amount OF $500 for
injuries received when his automobile
was struck by a car of the railr GA d
company. Bond of $4,000 was required
by the court
The railroad company claims that
the defendant did not exercise the
proper care when crossing its road
in Brunswick County, aud since he
was a resident of the section and ia
miliar with the crossing. the accident
could have been prevented IL the de-
PENDANT had stopped. looked and lis
tened. Alternately asserts that he was
halfway across the company's tracks
before the saw the train moving In
his direction. view OF the road hav.
ing been obstructed by other ears. He
sued for $4,000. the jury awarding
him $500.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-29
.BlAkEY TO GRAND JURY !
FOR ALLEGED ROBBERY
Youngster In Knickcrbockers VIII B0
Arraig ned at October Term
OF Court.

w. o. Blakey, a youngster In knick-
erbockers, who is apparently not over
fifteen years old, was yesterday after
noon held for Federal grand jury
investigation when arraigned before
Commissioners Flegenheimer on q
charge of robblng the mails at Orange.
The lad was bailed in the sum Of
$500 for his appearance in the United
States District Court at the October
meeting. a Mr.. Shackelford. promi-
nent citizen of Charlottesville. going
his security.
Young Blakey was arrested several
weeks ago by United States secret
service men from the Postoffice De-
partment at Washington. He has
been out on bond ever since.
Following the preliminary hearing
yesterday afternoon, Mr.. Shackelford
stated that he had known the Blakey
boy for some time and had always
thought him to be good boy.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-29
OPEN BIDS FOR BRIDGE
OVER PAMUNkEY

The State Highway Department yes
terday opened bids for the construc-
ton of Pages Bridge over the Pa
munkey River between Hanover and
Caroline Counties. the lowest bid be-
ing 1910. AS soon as both counties
give their approval of the cost, the
contracts will be let for the construc-
ton. 1t is understood that Caroline
liz very anxious to have the bridge
erected. and has agreed to pay two
thirds of the cost. Hanover agreed to
stand the remainder, but now claims
that funds are low. and the money
Is not now available. II is expected
rat Caroline will authorize the State
Highway Department 10 let the con-
tract for the bridge.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-29
tPWORTH LEAGUE OPENS
ITS SECOND INSTITUTE
Richmond District Leaguers in Cen
te1lary Church Consider Prob
Iems-Hcar Fine Address.

The second annual institute of the
Richmond District Epworth League
convened in Centenary Church last
night at o'clock. Devotional exer-
cises were conducted by Mr.. Traylor,
of Trinity Chapter. following which
institutes on first and second depart
ment work were led by Mr.. Wprsham.
of Union Station. and Mr.. Richard
son. of Barton Heights.
A new feature on the program was
a period on vocational guidance. 1t
is planned to have period each night
devoted to a consideration of special
callings. Last night Miss Gardner. of
the Methodist Institute. gave a very
illuminating and instructive talk on
the "Deaconess." She stated the his
tory of the deaconess movement and
outlined the course OF preparation
through which one has to pass to en-
ter this special field of labor. The
work that Is being accomplished in
all parts of the church was vividly
presented and the significance of the
uniform was shown.
Greetings to the institute from the
host chapter were extended by Miss
Hundley C. p. Ford, district secre-
.ary made the response and spoke
on the work throughout the district.
The address of the evening was
delivered by Rev. W. Oliver Gordon,
of Branch Memorial. The theme OF
the evening was Prayer the Basis
OF Power" In treating the subject
Mr.. Gordon spoke of the nature, power
and privilege of prayer. The address
was one that will live long in the
hearts of the hearers,
The session tonight begins at Z
O'Clock, Cameron Johnson will speak
on the Missionary and DR.. Smoot
will deliver the address OF the evening
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-29
REHEARING RAIL
RATE ON SAW-LOCS

Rshearing on the recent order OF
the State Corporation Commission on
IL reduction i'm railroad rates on
lloGD on all points in Virginia was be-
ean yesterday before the commission
q petition Of the Southern Railway
NJ u expected the hearing will con-
same the better part of today.
Some time ago Charles E. Whitlock
trading ~ the Lea Lumber Company
n1ade application to tho Corporation
Commission asking that the rate on
loen TO the larger cities in Virginia
|o1ch ~ Richmond and Norfolk, should
:n0tatn on shipments to Midlothian
IWA1re their plant Is located. the rate
Ming paid to that point being a con.
<orAbie increase over the rate to the
III ne Corporation Commission, i'm
kGAA Of making the rate to Midlothian
3es with the special rate to Rich
~ reduced the rate on logs to all
1AtD In Virginia. and on account
ruling the Southern Railway Com
IN asked a rehearing OF the Com
oton's decision.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-29
|OR. PlECkER MAKES
PRACTICAL HEALTH TALK
Careless Splitter, Sneczer and Coughcr
Is Menace to Health of All
About Him.

DR.. w. A. Picker. registrar of the
State Bureau of Vital Statistics, gave
the fifth of his midday talks, under
auspices of r. r. Y. M. c. A. to the
men Of the c. & o. r. r. shops on
the topic, Health Studies From Vital
statistics" at noon yesterday. empha-
sizing the facts learned from his study
of vital statistics as to the prevalence
and fatality of the air-borne fnfec-
tious diseases and the methods OF
prevention.
In Virginia during 1915 there were
626 deaths from broncho- pneum onia,
ATT from influenza, 33l from whoop-
ing cough. PSI from diphtheria and
Group, SIS from measles and % from
scarlet fever In addition to these
1892 deaths. mostly of children. there
were reported 4,099 deaths from tu-
berculosis of various forms. which
stands as the king of the destroyers
whose terrible work 1t Is possible to
prevent
The two effective methods OF COM
batting these preventable diseases was
shown to be by the quarantine OF the
sick. as Is most clearly set forth in the
old Mosaic laws written by inspiration
over 1000 years ago. and by precau-
llOnS on the part Oh the sim dia thci
families.
The chief precaution to be observed
is the avoidance Of coughing and
sneezing with the face turned toward
another person.
Children and all others should learn
that II is both i'm nolite and dangerous
TO cough. sneeze or breathe into the
face Of another, Handkerchiefs should
be held before the mouth or the head
should be turned toward the floor or
away from others.
Promjscuous kissing and the use OF
drinking cups in common should be
avoided. Special warning is given
against splitting.
Last week the doctor told of the
diseases which are transmitted by
swallowing the germs in food or wa
ter. Of which typhoid fever. with its
s07 deaths in Virginia last year. is the
chief These and the 1861 deaths OF
infants under one year of age are due
chiefly to the lack of proper method
of disposal of human filth by sani-
tary priyies or sewers. together with
failure to properly guard the water
supply and to protect the homes, but
particularly infants, against flies,
which have had access to such ma
terial. either in unscreened privies or
the soiled napkins from the child.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-29
RICHMOND POSTOFFICE
EMPLOYEES GET RAISE

On recomme ndation of Postmaster
Hay T. Thornton. twenty employees OF
the Richmond Postoffice have received
an increase in salary of 800 a year
Postmaster Thornton filed his recon-
mendations with the department al
Washington some time ago and yes
terday afternoon he was notified that
they had been reported favorably upon
by the postmaster-general. The in
creases are effective as of July /. Those
who will be benefited are:
L. T. Matthews. Harry Wood. w. A
Grant L. c. Bates. w. b. RatclifYe, f.
l.. Robinson, b. W. Russell, C A
Throckmorton, E. l.. Field, w. H. Ham
George F. Rowley. A. L. Bradley. p
G. Harrison. f. p. Higgason. J. F
Pendleton, w. H. Wash. f. s. Redwood
c. p. Eldridge, w. D. Kern and T. f.
Olphin.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-29
CUSTOMS COLLECTIONS
SHOW LARGE INCREASE

Collections In the customs office this
month has been unusually good. and
from present indications all records
will be shattered.
Since July /. which was the begin
ming OF the fiscal year, the sum of
$253.9iTS2 has been collected against
S1ss,232SS for the first quarter In
1915. This already shows gain OF
$57,ss4s4 and with two more days be-
fore the close of this quarter the per-
centage of increase should be ,nsid.
ersbly larger.
Collector Smith declared yesterday
afternoon that this large increase is
due to the payments of duties on lea t
tobacco
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-29
PreaeAe. Mt West Point.

The Rev. George w. Kemper. pastor
of the Hanover-Avenue Christian
Church, delivered sermon in the
West Point Christian Church last
night. During this week special ser
vices are being held in that church
ministers from various cities speak
ing nightly. The Rev. r. l. Clarke
OF the Third Christian Church will de-
liver the sermon tonight. The Rev
r. A. Adkins is pastor of the West
Point Church.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-29
HrOke Inf0 yVnhte.

Levi Thornton. Dan Chapel and Eze-
kial Robertson. all colored. were ar
rested last night charged with break
ing into the stable of Burton & Briel
l07 East Leigh Street, and stealing
quantity OF potatoes, onions and
other produce.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-29
May Remaiu Longer.

Washington. Sept. 2S.--The Depart
ment Of Labor has given Sergeant-Ma
jor Robert Middemus, British SOL
der who had been blinded In battle
permission to remain six months Ion
ger in this country. Middemus origi-
nally received permission to stay six
months only. He came here to collect
funds for blind soldiers.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-29

General Robert f. Lees headquar
tiers flag has been presented to tn,
Confederate Museum by John +. Mayer
Of Richmond. 1t WAS placed perma
nently in the Virginia room. Accom-
panying the flag is communication
from Captain Mayer. giving the history
of the headquarters flag.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-29
Returns From Vacation.

Miss Virginia Colston Flippo. super
intendent of the Retreat for the Sick
has, returned from her country home
at Alton, where she spent a months
vacation
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-29

CHARGED by Agent Batkins. Of the
q. r. G.. A.. with cruelty to mule.
James Jaspsr, colorsd. WAS arrested
yesterday evening ana docketed 1t this
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-29
THE WEATHER
(UAjteA States Department u
} Agriculture, weather Bureau.l

Washington, Sept. 2S.-In' the Mid
die Atlantic States there will be show
ers and thunderstorms and cooler
weather on Friday and partly overcast
and considerably cooler on Saturday.
In the South Atlantic States there will
be local thundershowers and cooler
weather Friday and fair and cooler
weather on Saturday.
Virginia-Showers and thunder
storms and cooler Friday. Saturday
fair and cooler
North Carolina--Local thunderstorm
ers and cooler Friday. Saturday fair
and cooler.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-29
Local Temperature Yesterday.
Local Rainfall.

Local Rainfall.
Rainfall last twelve hours. ...
Rainfall last twenty-four hours.
Deficiency In rainfall since March
Deficiency in rainfall since Jam
nary l,...... ........ .,..
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-12
Officials Of Western Fuel Company
Begin San Quentin Terms

James q. Smith. vice president and
general manager of the Western Fuel
company, and Frederick c. Mills, SUI
perintendent OF the same concern,
convicted in 1913 of defrauding the
government by false weighing OF i'm
ported coal, began last Tuesday serY-
ing their terms in San Quentin peni-
Tertiary. after final appeal for a stay
of execution was denied by Judge NJ.
T. Dooling in the United States dis
trict court. Edward II. Mayer. a
weigher employed by the Western
Fuel company, sentenced to a years
term In the Alameda county jail on
the same charge, also went to prison
and Mills were each sentenced
to 1s months imprisonment.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-12

crction OF copper has some reflection
in the large percentage Of increase
in deposits shown By the banks in
Arizona. Utah and Nevada. The prof
it's OF a single copper company in
Utah are said to have reached 81
600. 900 in one month. The large
gain in Idaho marks the great pros
perity in the cattle and sheep indus
tries. A reliable Boise banker gives
the information that sheepmen are
realizing the unheard Of price OF IS
for lambs in Chicago. with a freight
cost Of 90 cents.
September bank elearings in sew
enteen leading cities OF this district
we're SIS per cent greater in 1916
than in 1915. The greatest increas-
es weTe Sc per cent n Salt lake City
and % per cent in Seattle
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-12
No Failures of National Banks in
Twelfth District

According 70 the Coast Banker Of
san Francisco since establishment Of
the federal reserve system in Novem-
her. 1919. there have been no fail
ures Of national banks In the twelfth
district which includes the seven
states vest Of the Rocky Mountains
Arizona. California, idaho, Oregon,
Nevada. Utah and Washington.
Comparing reports of September
L, 1916. with those Of a year before
national banks OF seven reserve cities
San Francisco. Los Angeles. Port
land. Tacoma. Seattle. Spokane. Salt
Lake City-show an increase Of %
per cent in deposits and Il per cent
in loans, as follows:
Deposits-Los Angeles, sfe,315.-
eco; San Francisco. s44,8s9,0 900.
Portland, s4.72s, 900; Salt Lake City.
s5.27s. 900; Seattle, ~s7.332,00o; spo-
kane. s5.s15.00O; Tacoma. s1,370.-
eco; total. sS6.799,00O.
Loans and investments-Los An
genel, ss.3S4.00O; San Francisco.
s27.4s9.0OO Portland, s4,4s4.0O0;
Salt Lake City. ~s3,s72.OOO; Seattle.
s,09s. 900; Spokane. s4,4se.o00; Ia
coma. s1.294.00o; total. s56,240,-
600.
A similar total By states shows in
ereases as follows:
Deposits - Arizona. 1894, 600
California. ss7.s93.O00; Idaho, So
$4,000; Nevada, $2.590,000; Ore
gon, s10,6O3. 900; Utah. $s,00s, 900;
Washington, $22,116, 900; total,
s152,513,000
Loans and INSTRUMENTATION,
$500 900; California. $47,S92,0O0
Idaho. $2.049 900; Nevada. $727,-
900: Oregon, $5,462. 900; Utah, S.
$4,000: Washington. $14.os7,0 900;
total, 1894, 900.
In addition to setting forth these
statistics the federal board.
in It's summary of business and indus
try, as of November 1, says:
The enormous wealth from pro-
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-12
Damage 10 Eh-<zy Shooi IN Salt
Like Esumasec a 5000

Fire nearly ~dezrored the new
Liberty school. laird East and Har-
ard Salt Lake. After an
exhaustive investigation into the
cause o. the fire Chief ". H. BY
zarer. Of the fire department. said
this morning.
= an convinced that the fire
started n TIE attic from an overhead
smoke-suek. Because the attic vas
open from one end to another. in
stead % having partitions as fire
stops eEery twenty-five feet. as the
izE requires. and because the roof
aas Of fIre-proof tile. the fire m
d~ouotedlY spread al over the attic.
before Il finally penetrated the walls
and made itself known. Had it brok-
81 cut a little later. OF snonldered
. few hours longer, the children
could have entered the school while
il was in progress and never known.
until the roof collapsed. that the at
tie was blazing
At first. II was thought the build
ing which cost $1,000 was an en-
tire loss. but this mornings inyesti-
cation showed that the damage would
amount 10 $4,000. fully covered b.
insurance. 1t burned SO rapidly.
that only a few desks. a piano and
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-12
Curfew Law at chihuahua
CITY Is Relaxed

City Is Relaxed
Martial law has been relaxed in
chihuahua City to the extent of al
lowing civilians the freedom OF the
streets until midnight. according to
copies of FL Democrats. arriving in
FL Paso. In a proclamation published
in that paper, General Trevino de-
clared hat he made this concession
because conditions we're again nor
NAL. Following the attack on the
CITY by villa a month ago. a string
ent eurfew Law vas enforced.
Illustrative OF the reign of terror
that villa has established in the
rarts he controls Fl Democratic re
produces a pass written in misspelled
Spanish issued BIZ villa 70 a Mexican
subject on September 30. II gave
the Mexican ten days in which to re-
turn 10 villa territory on the penal
" of being declared an enemy and
his family seized and burned 10
death
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-12
Kick Made When Pretty Girls Are
shown Partially

Asserting that reduced rates were
given at many of the boarding
houses at the University of Kansas
to pretty girls, said to be valuable
attractions to the men students in
their choice of places to eat. the
Lawrence papers have called the at
tention of the university authorities
to the practice.
The probable result will be abol-
ition OF the mixed" clubs, If the
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-12

charges are found TO be true. The
p~roprietors of several boarding
houses have objected to the mixed"
clubs on the ground that the students
board It them more for the social
side than for practical purposes.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-12

and some chairs could be saved OF
the contents.
The Liberty school was completed
only six weeks ago. When IL vas
IN the course Of construction, George
u. Snow. city building inspector, en-
tered a strong protest against the
use o. hollow tile. on the ground
that i vas not f%ireproof. Aston
4 Hogan. contractors. appealed the
matter to the city commission. who
granted the use Of the tile.