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Evening star., 1916-10-01

apart, breathin' hard and glarin' menacin'.
"Now, in the name of Mars" demands
Old Hickory, "what the sulphuretted syn
tax is this all about? Come, Captain
Kilam, you started this; tell us why"
"He-he's traitor, that's why!" pants
Rupert, pointin' at Dudley.
"Bah!" says Old Hickory. "Whaddye
mean, traitor?"
"He's plotting to send confederates to
Nunca Secos Key before we get there"
says Rupert. plotting to steal our
buried treasure. See! He was just send
ing message to some of his gang
"Eh!" snorts Mr.. Ellins. "A message?"
Meyers fishes it out of his pocket and
hands it over.
HUH says Old Hickory, puzzlin' it
out. "'Advise how infant is doing. Send
care yacht Agnes, off Charleston Dud-
ley, what infant is this?"
Dudley grins sheepsh. consolidated
Munitions says he.
@Oh!' says Old Hickory "a war in
FAINT, eh? | see" Then he whirls on
Rupert. "And by what idiotic inference,
Killam, did you conjure up this rubbish
about plot?"
ltupClt AS uluo StdIoS
at me. Old Hickory follows the accusin'
look, and next thing know I'm in the
spotlight for fair.
"Hah!' observes Mr.. Ellins. aYou,
eh?"
Now, there's only one rule got for
dealin' with the big boss. stick to facts
and make 'em snappy.
"Uh-huh," says |. "Me."
"You thought it humorous, presume,
he goes on, ito tell this silly yarn to Cap
tain Killam?"
"RUT he didn't speaks up Wee. Gle
was telling it to me; that is, we were
telling it to each other-making it up as
we went along. So there!'
"Oh!" says Mr.. Ellins. "And the Cap
tain happened to overhear, did he?"
Happened" says l. Like you happen
to climb fire-escape. That's Rupert's
long suit--overhearin' things. He's been
favorin' us lot lately
"What about that, Killam?" asks MIR.
Ellins.
"Why-er-ah-" shutters Rupert,
perhaps | have. But when you see two
persons getting off by themselves and
talking so much together, you natu-
rally
"Bah!' explodes Old Hickory. "Can't
you remember back to nineteen, Kilam?"
Then he turns to me. $50 you concocted
this plot story for Captain Killam's bene-
fit, did you?"
mods.
al thought it would keep him off our
heels for a while" says l. II fed him an
earful, guess"
"Young man" says Mr.. Ellins, shakin'
forefnger at me, but lettin' his left eye
lid drop KNOWN, "the next time find
that imagination of yours running loose
I'll authorize Captain Killam to catch
it and put it in irons. Now let's have
luncheon.
Evening star., 1916-10-01

"Traitor!" Kisses Rupert dramatic.
"You will, will you?"
J. Dudley may look like a Percy boy
too, but he amt one to stand bein'
wrapped up like parcels-post package,
or for the hissin' act-not when he's in
the dark as to what it's all about. He
just naturally cuts loose with the rough
stuff himself A skilful squirm or two,
and he gets his elbows loose Then, when
he gets closeup of who's tryin' to snare
him, he pushes snappy left in on Rupert's
nose.
go away, fellow!" remarks Dudley.
Snake in the grass!' says Rupert.
Then they clinched and begun rollin'
over on the deck, clawin' each other.
Course, Mrs. Mumford let's out few
frantic squeals and slumps in faint.
Professor Leonidas Barr starts wringin'
his hands and groanin', "Oh, dear, Oh,
dear, dear!" Auntie, she just stands there
gaspin' and tryin' to unlimber her lor-
gnette.
AS for Old Hickory, he watches the
proceedin's breathless for second or so
before he can make out what's happenin'.
Then he roars:
"Hey, stop 'em, somebody! Stop 'em,
say!'
That listened to me like my cue, and
while I've never been strong for mixin' in
muss, jumped into this one lively. And
between me and the deck steward haulin'
one way, and Meyers and Mr. Ellins
pullin' the other, we finally prizes em
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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-10
NEGRO AND HIS
STORE BLOWN UP

Chase City, Va. July e.--The store
OF Morgan 81 CO.. colored merchants
al SCOTS Cross Roads, four miles
from this city, was dynamited early
Tuesday night, II is said. about $50
o'clock. George Morgan. the negro
proprietor. paralytic. who was sit
ting at the counter In his customary
place and almost directly over the
spot where the dynamite was placed,
had miraculous escape from death
and as 1t was. lost leg which had to
be amputated by physicians as soon
as they reached the scene.
The building, a small frame struo-
ture. in the back OF which Morgan
and his wife lived. was almost wreck
ed, huge hole being torn In the
moor, hole in the ceiling, both sides
blown out and the glass front de-
mohshed. The goods were strewn
topsy-turvy over tho building.
Morgan stated that he had no idea
who attempted his destruction. He
said that he had had no quarrel re-
Gently with any one and did not know
who desired his end
Morgan is we'll -to-do negro own.
ing both the store that was dynarnit-
ed and one in this city located lust
below the depot on Fifth Street.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-10
MRS. OSTEEN SHOWING
MARKED IMPROVEMENT

Danville. Va. July s.--Mrs Nan
ME Osteen. who swallowed poison at
her home on Thursday night, began to
show such marked Improvement yes
terday evening and today that her
attending physician is seriously con-
sidering allowing her to be removed
to her homo. where she is anxious to
be taken.
In view OF the rapidity with which
she has recovered, there is some 1T
tie doubt as to whether she swallow
ed the number of bichloride tablets
which she said she had. Ten tablets
In the ordinary course OF events
would be sufficient to bring about a
slow death to any man, much less a
woman in bad health and OF poor
physique. The organs which are the
first to be affected by the deadly solu-
ton show little signs of infection SO
far. and there Is every reason to be-
iieve :iaat with careful nursing she
will recover.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-10
WILLIAMSBURG WANTS
ANOTHER NEW HOTEL

Williamsburg, Va. July s.-There
is quite a little demand for another
hotel in williamsburg. and business
men who are acquainted with the
situation. say that another hotel. If
conducted on modern methods, would
pay fancy dividends
Aside from the commercial travel
ers this city has great number of
tourists who drop IN for a day, a
week or month, and sometimes
they find 1t difficult to get accom-
modations as the obstetrics here are
frequently taxed to their capacity to
care for their regular customers, the
real estate men and the travelling
men.
1t Is said that II the city had ample
hofal accommodations still greater
numbers of tourists would constantly
visit this city, and the ADVANTAGE of
tho community as a business center
and splendid place In which to live
would become much more widely
known.
At any event a good hotel would
be paying proposition and II Is
understood that a suitable location
would be had in the city for such an
industry Many people here are
anxious for another hotel 1t would
not only pay the proprietors. but
Would De great boost for the city.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-10
VIRGINIA EDITORS TO
MEET IN STAUATOh
Elaborate Plans Made For Annual
Convention July
2S-a7

Staunton. Va, July s.--Never In
the history of the Virginia Press AS
ISOLATION. which Is composed OF the
editors and publishers of the Old
Dominion. have such elaborate plans
been made for the annual meeting
OF the association as this year Staun-
ton, Va, is to be the place of the
meeting, and the dates from July 25
to July 81. inclusive. stanton is
preparing to Guido itself in entertain
ing its guests, and President Robert
s. Barrett, of Alexandria, and Secre-
tary j. l.. Hart, of Farmville. have
been active in securing a number of
prominent speakers for the occasion.
Among those who are expected to
attend the meeting as the guests of
the association are: Hon. Josephus
Daniels, secretary Of the navy, who
will talk on Preparedness; Hon.
John Barrett, director Of the Bureau
of American Republics, who is to
make an address on Pan-American-
ism; Hon. Henry Carter Stuart, Gov
ernor of Virginia; Hon. Taylor Ely
son, lieutenant governor: Hon. John
Garland Pollard, attorney general:
Hon. Westmoreland Davis, presi-
Dental elector; Mrs. Kate Langley
Bosher. of Richmond Mrs. Kate
Waller Barrett, of Alexandria: Mr..
Walter II. Savory, of New York.
The program is as follows:
Tuesday. July IS.
II A. M.-Public meeting Beverly
Theater Albert shultz, president
Business League. presiding. Invoca-
ton. Rev. A. NJ. Fraser. d. D. Ad-
dress of welcome. Mayor II. H. Wayt,
Response. Robert Barrett pres-
dent Virginia Press Association. Ad-
dress, Hon. Henry Carter Stuart, gov
ernor of Virginia.
P. M.-Business session. bail
room Virginia Hotel.
P. M-street car ride. Comph-
ments Blue Ridge Light and Power
Company.
P. M,-Luncheon and concert
Gypsy Hill Park. compliments Vtr-
ginia Hotel
sP. Entertainment, Beverley
Theater.
! Musical overture by orchestra
Address. Hon. John Barrett. direc-
| tor of the Pan-American Bureau.
Washington. Pan America and PAN
Americanism: Their Meaning TO the
! Americas"
! Musical selection.
Address. Hon. Josephus Daniels.
secretary OF the navy. Prepared
ness
/ Musical selection
/ Address. Mrs Kate Waller Barrett,
treasurer Of the National Council of
4 Women. international Problems Of
Women"
Musical selection
Address. Mrs Kate Langley
Bosher, Of Richmond. Equal Suf-
frage."
Musical selection
Addresses. three distinguished vtr-
ginians; Hon Taylor Ellyson. lieu
tenant governor: Hon. John Garland
Pollard. attorney general; Hon. West
moreland Davis. presidential elector
Wednesday, July 90.
10 A. M.-Business session. vfr-
ginia Hotel. Address. W. H Savory,
Of the Merganthaler Linotype Com
pany.
2 P. M--Automobile trip to Grot-
toes and Harrisonhurg
Thursday. July 81.
10 A. M.--Business session, Vtr-
gnia Hotel.
p. M.--Imnch for the ladies'.
compliments Augusta Hotel
P. M.-Golf and trap shooting.
stanton Country Club.
r, M-Reception ana dance at
Country Club.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-10
LITTLE GIRL HURT IN
HAMPTON AUTO SMASH

Hampton, Va, July s.-Mrs. w.
7. Stuart, wife Of Rev. w. p Stuart,
pastor of the Hampton Baptist
Church, was shaken up. and her little
neice. Miss Bond, of Kentucky, was
quite painfully hurt, yesterday after
noon when an automobile driven by
Mrs. Stuart skidded into a telegraph
pole near tho corner of Locust and
Queen Streets. Mrs. Stuart was going
to her home in Carey Street and was
following a car driven by r. /. Ma
son. Just as she came to the street
corner running into Locust Street, the
car dashed into the pole. Mics Bond,
who was sitting on the seat with her
aunt. was thrown against the glass
windshield. Her face was lacerated
and her wounds are quite painful, but
not dangerous. Both Mrs. Stuart and
the little girl were taken to the Dixie
Hospital, where they received medi-
cal attention.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-10
BUZzAAOS CATCH LIVE
Chickens IN LYNCHBURC
TeHthercd seay~ngers Have Taken to
vocation of Hawks and Prey
On Fowl

Lrnchburg Va. July s.--Resldents
Of Lynchburg's suburbs who fancy
chickens for eggs or for breeding are
complaining OF trouble unheard OF
in this section heretofore. for the hug
Yards, which sail over. the suburbs In
rather largo numbers. have taken to
the vocation OF hawk and are prey
ing upon hroods for food.
One resident. a well-known physi-
clan. called up tho police headquarters
md requested authority to shoot some
OF the scavengers, but this could not
no given. for state law provides a
penalty for their slaughter.
II is thought tho county officers hnvs
been so busy Of late in keeping the
suburbs clean that the buzzards have
been forced 70 look for something 10
eat other than dead carcass The
of buzgnrds seen around and
flying over tho city. too. have shown
a rather marked decrease In numbers
OF late.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-10

growing greater. sings two celebrated
songs which seem immortal. The
Palms." by Jean Faure. former great
French baritone, displays the vigorous
and beautiful qualities of Werrenrath's
voice, while Sir Arthur Suliivan's I'M
dying effort THE Lost Chord gives
the arts. second opportunity to uss
his very effective powers.
Twenty genuinely popular songs,
sung by Victor. artists who are beyond
doubt among the best in their line"
Clever "Yaaka Hula Hickey Dula"
from Robinson >Crusoe, Ir.. move playing
at the New York Winter Garden.
Give a Little Credit to Your Dad
and my Dreamy China Lady," Tbs
very best of solo, duet, trio and quartet
singing of popular song hits appears in
these twenty selections in the Victos
Record list for June.
Two well-known aides of Billy SUM-
day, Mrs. William Asher and. Homer
Rodehcaver, are heard in the first Ut
a series of duets. which they are to
present on the Victor. I'm the Garden"
is the first number chosen for the
series, and a very happy choice 1t 10
World Forgets,' with excellent effect
Theodore Karle, the brilliant young
concert tenor who has been receiving
the plaudts of music lovers wherever
he goes, sings his first two songs foe
the Victor. IT'S the Day" by Leon
cavallo and II Know OF Two Bright
Eyes" by Cutsan, are selections which
show the robustness. hexibility and
color of his voice.
The children's selections for the
month are by two talented entertainers,
Olive Kline and Harry Z. Humphrey.
songs dear to the hearts Of children, and
written and sung for children, but which
'grown-ups" a. well should hear to help
them keep their own hearts open u
childhood. Mr.. Humphrey recitss il
two parts that eternal favorite of child.
hood By Joel Chandler Harris. Tbs
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-10

marked to Mr.. Griffith when we met
IN Hollywood at the Little White
Kitchen the dining hall Of the Holly
wood studios. We chatted over the
milk. the thick sandwiches and the
pie-thcn he invited H. to go with
hum and visit the Mutual studio,
where he was then directing. Glad
~ l went and enjoyed my visit un-
til Mr.. Griffith tried to persuade me
for old times sake" to let him di-
rect scene with me as his leading
woman. II would have been a pleas
ure had it not been for the hundreds
OF curious eyes turned upon US. but
before their unflickeriug interest
fled in terror.
A few days later, I went to tho
opening night in Los Angeles Of
The Birth of Nation" During the
laundering applause we looked
around in seaeh OF Mr.. Griffith. and
while the audience was calling,
Speech Speech one of us dis
tinguished him far in tn, background,
hiding away. too modest and toe
bashful to face those who would
have carried him out on their shout
ders in their enthusiasm.
bA1h anna nAhCi " d. u Alio AE obhNb
me, Mary. what do you think Of
it's
II simply canno, talk about it
now" l replied to him; ~ am so
filled with the emotions of it, | will
have TO tell you later"
In speaking of it few days after
ward, not only praised the beauti-
full little touching incidents in it,
but told him how impressed | was by
the awe-inspiring sight OF the Ku
Klux Klan wading through the water
toward the camera. and how nights,
when l was lying awake, I would
think of them on that moonlight
night. like regiment of ghosts COM
ing over the hill and vanishing from
sight.
Every one Is waiting impatientiy
for his next picture, and though
secrecy is strictly maintained abou,
1T, ! am going to betray that ] saw
in California whole blocks of build.
ings marvclously constructed, rcpli'
cas- of the streets of ancient Babylon
In the near future, am going tc
write again of my personal expert.
ences with Mr.. Griffith. the wizard
of moving pictures.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-10
I ARwTCK COUNTY MAY
INACCURATE TOLL GATES

Newport News. Va. July s-war-
lick County men state that foil gates
"ohabIy will be necessary on War
ick County roads in the event that
7wport News annexes that part Of
"a county toward the south Of the
~. The annexation of this territory
u take about SO per cent Of the
sent revenues from Warwick Coun-
-, and It Is pointed ont that the
unity board OF supervisors then will
1t have funds with which to keep
he roads repaired.
Autoists OF this city say that some
: the Warwick County roads now are
'0ong the best in the State At any
Sc, the county keeps them IN a good
2te of repair. despite the fact that
ey are travelled both night and day.
\ decision on the annexation case,
\ ppealed to the Supreme Court by
the Warwick County counsel, Is ex-
pected to be rendered some time early
IN the fall The lower court awarded
his city the territory In question and
L generally IL believed that the Su-
preme Court will uphold the de-
,ision
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-10
IN THE WORLD OF MUSIC

time waltz favorites, "Over the Waves,~
and the Sirens Waltz" which add to
the evidence of Pieuo's pre-eminence
as an accordionist. The Victor Concert
Orchestra intcrprets two famous over
lures, each in two parts: Morning,
Noon and Night in Vienna Overture"
and William Tell Overture" show the
thorough excellence of the Victor or
ganization. The Venetian Trio render
the popular Evening Chimes" and
VIM. II. Reitz is heard in y solo of
orchestra bells.
A distinct musical novelty to which
the American public has given an en-
thusiastic reception is the unique
''Marimba Band" a product of Central
America. which made a sensation at
the Panama Pacific Exposition. A
'Marimba band is nothing at all like
a regular band" and produces totally
different kind of music, which is sur
prising in its mellowncss. finish and
attractive beauty. The worlds fore
most marimba organization, Hurtado
Brothers Royal Marimha Band of
Guatemala. is introduced to Victor
audiences IN two swinging. dashsng
marches which show the players Il
their best.
"The Missouri Waltz" the great
Middle West hit and striking syn
copated waltz" are two OF four I'M
usually excellent dance numbers of the
month. ''Yaaka Hula Hickey Dula"
and the sensational and tuneful song
hit Il Can Dance with Everybody but
My Wife" are introduced in medleys
OF excellent dance selections.
Harry Lauder wins his hearers with
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-10
NEGRO CHAUFFEUR HELD
Guilty. OF MANSIlACGHTER

Suffolk. Va. July s.-The first con-
viction. for reckless automobile driv-
ing in this community was that OF
Commonwealth VS.. Sam Collins, col
ored, charged with involuntary man.
slaughter. The case was tried before
Magistrate N. p. Gray Friday night.
who reserved his decision. Late yes
terday, while he withheld the extent
OF the punishment to be melted out
to Collins, he stated that there would
be a fine.
Collins was jitney driver and had
as a passenger Claude Howell. colored.
On the Windsor Road. driving at a
rapid rate OF speed. he Is alleged to
have attempted to pass another car
when his car skidded and ran into
ditch. throwing Claude Howell
against a tree and infiicting injuries
from which he died. Magistrate Gray
will render his decision Monday.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-10
WIDEN BROAD STREET
IN THE FAR WEST END

Interested citizens are. urged to at
tend the meeting OF the Council Com
mittee on Streets this afternoon at
o'clock. At that meeting the ques-
ton of widening Broad Street in the
far west end to conform with the line
of the street. In the old corporation
limits, will be discussed.
The question of fixing the building
line at Jefferson and Broad Streets
will also be discussed, and proba bly,
acted upon. 1t is understood that a
large business block Is to be cree, ed
on this corner-the southwest
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-10
COLONNA COMMISSIONER
AT NEWPORT NEWS

Newport News, Va, July 9.--w b.
Colonna. a local attorney, has been
appointed United States commissions
err to succeed A. C. Garrett, resigned,
and qualifying. has assumed the duties
of the Office.
Mr.. Garrett steps down after eigh-
teen years of service He stated yes
terday that the press of other busi-
ness actuated him. and that his resig-
nation, while ii had been rendered q
long time ago, was just recently ao-
cepted.