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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-26
NINE HUNDRED Baskets
GIVEN OUT YESTERDAY
While Salvation Army Carried Good
Cheer to Largo Number of
Other Homes.
LINE SURPRISINGLY LONG.
Wonder Expressed That There Are So
Many In Prosperous Richmond
Who Need Help-Fifteen Hundred
Children Given Toys.

More than fifteen hundred poor
mothers and their children were made
the recipients OF many gifts yester-
day morning by the Salvation Army
at the John Marshall High School
When the exercises opened at 1890
O'Clock not a seat In the large audi
forum was vacant. and many people
were. standing in the aisles. Cere-
monies were opened with short
prayers by Adjutant E. Johnson.
In the center of the stage was
placed the big Christmas tree, dress
ed in its draperies of gold, silver. red
and green, and banked on all sides
by hundreds of toys, of all shapes and
sizes. For an hour or more the huge
pile of toys was distributed to chill
dren from all parts of the city, who
would have failed to And Santa Claus
at all but for the efforts of the SAL
walton Army in raising funds pro-
viding for their Christmas entertain
ment
Over a thousand white children
filed up the aisles and took their
packages of toys and good things to
eat. while about Ave hundred little
colored boys and girls happily walked
away with their hands full Of Christ
mas Joy. No one of them was disap-
pcihtCot LII Az oi( iCAt "IlhOut His
share of the gifts that had been gath
cred to give to those upon whom
fortune had not bestowed all the good
things that many others had.
Receive Christmas Baskets.
After the children had taken their
presents. the mothers appeared with
their tickets and were given their
Christmas dinner baskets, crammed
full of provisions for the holiday
spread. The baskets were filled with
food for more than one meal. and to
some families they will last for sew
eral days The line OF poor and de-
given TODD. was long. and a prominent
business man expressed much sur
prise at finding such a great number
of poor persons in the city.
In number of cases. those TO
whom tickets for these baskets had
been issued were unable to be pres
ent, and their tickets were presented
by their children or their friends.
One old lady, ninety-three years old.
walked a great distance. ii is said.
that she might have something to eat
on Christmas day. A mother with
four children. the oldest of whom
is barely seven, walked from Fulton
to get her basket. She had TO bring
the children with her. because they
were too young to leave alone. and
her husband is in prison.
Nine Hundred Families Supplied.
The line which formed yesterday
received baskets supplying nine hun
dred families and another hundred
homes were visited by representatives
OF the Salvation Army Christmas fund.
carrying baskets and provisions. Not
only food, but clothes and other ne
cessities were given out. and the
Army has received much commenda-
ton throughout the city for the SPLEEN
did and generous manner in which
the city's poor were provided for this
Christmas time
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-26
CROOKS READY FOR
DIAMOND SEASON

Columbus. Ohio, Dec. 25-There Is
some likely looking material on hand
to recruit the ranks Of the Ohio Peni-
Tertiary League for the 1917 baseball
season. which have become somewhat
thinned through pardons and expira-
ton OF terms.
Team No. I has signed a forger for
the initial sack and an embezzler to
play short. The manager figures II
will be hard to get anything safely
through his new infeld. as the regu-
lar second and third basemen have
several years yet to serve.
On Team No. . a ghoul will appear
/ as slab artist, with a fence receiving
his GIANTS This ought to make one OF
the best batteries in the league. A
second story worker has agreed to
play center feld.
man just convicted OF arson lie
counted upon to burn the ball over
for Team No. 3. A burglar wears the
mask In the outfleld are three MUIR
derers, with ability to kill the ball
A wife beater on third Ia noted as q
home run artist.
The twirler on Team No. 4 carved
up a girl when she sued for breach
OF promise. but he Is good except for
frequent balks. In right field a big
amist is leading the league in doubles
and triples A jewel thief sparkles
on third, and a recent inmate of the
Pennsylvania State prison cavorts
around the keystone sack
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-26

PROVES A
PLEASING PERFORMANCE

The Boston English Opera Com
pany's production OF Martha" Il
chiefly to be commended upon the dis
erection which has been used in Sc
lecting principals and chorus equal to
the exections of this exceptionally
beautiful comic opera.
Mr.. Sheehan. Mr.. Gels. Miss Carmen
and Miss DeSellen were in excellent
voice and the results were so salts
factory that comparisons could only
prove invidious.
The direction, scenic investiture and
costuming of the piece were scarcely
OF the same standard and the acting
ability evidenced was not such as to
convey the story or characterization
supposng a spectator unfamiliar with
II.
The orchestra splendidly handled by
Max Fichandler was of personnel
above the average. Such favorites as
The Last Rose of summer Like a
Dream" and Il Want to Ask You"
rendered as admirably as they were
by this organization can never lose
their charm. In the main q pleasing
performance S. L.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-26
owners
SEEKING LIBERTY
Would Stay Out OF Jail: Some of Them
Have Fled From Alabama Though
Under Heavy Bonds.

Birmingham. Ala. Dec. 25.-Stren-
uous efforts have been made for sew
eral weeks by owners OF 100000
worth of contraband liquor seized at
Gtrard TO make a compromise with
the State under which the accused
would be let off from hard labor.
A number Of proposals from those
under Indictment were made in let
ters to the attorney generals depart
ment agreeing that no opposition
would be made to- the States de-
struction of the liquors II the owners
were assured they would not receive
hard labor sentences
All applica tons for compromise
have been promptly refused by Attor-
neyGeneral William l., Martin. who
expresses determination to prosecute
the cases to the end, and insists on
punishment OF those alleged TO have
were stored at Girard under State
military guard.
I'VE have letters appealing for
compromises. said Attorney General
Martin. They agreed TO allow the
state 10 destroy the liquors and to
pay any fines that might he imposed,
provided that no hard labor sentences
be imposed. The State answered that
1t would make no compromise under
any CIRCUMSTANCES, ana lnal tnoSe
charged with violation Of the prohibit
ton laws would be forced to take
their chances In the courts"
AT the regular terms OF the court all
cases involving the Girard liquors
were postponed until next term at
the request OF the attorney generals
department. There is much specula-
ton and mare or less sensational
moves are expected by the attorney
generals department involving men of
political prominence In Alabama.
About ten men are under heavy bond
who are charged with being owners of
these liquors in violation OF the pro-
hibition laws. Some OF the accused
are alleged to own az much as $50 900
worth OF the goods. Several owners
under indictment have never been To-
Gated since they fed the State.
About half million dollars worth
OF the contraband goods have been
destroyed by the State, Intense in
terest in the disposition OF the remain
der and the action Of the State
against the Georgia side Of the river is
felt.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-26
WHOLE SCHOOL IN SPORT
COMPETITION, HIS IDEA

Denver. Cole. Dec. 25.-Strenuous
college games and the cigarette were
attacked severely by DR.. r. w. Cor
win. chief surgeon OF the Colorado
Fuel and Iron Company, in an address
to the Parent Teachers Association.
Football is game where one fell
low tries to do the other fellow on
hard" declared Dr. Corwin. For
this and other inhuman reasons II
should be abolished. along with the
cigarette. from school and college life.
Instead of football and rowing and
races between individuals and teams
of different schools" he continued.
there should be contests between the
whole schools, class against class. and
total enrolment against total enroll
ment How high a boy can Jump or
how fast a girl can run means moth
ing: how much school has developed
all its pupils mentally and physically
in a term means a whole lot.
The inefflciency OF which this
country Is often accused IL due not
alone to a lack of educational advan-
tages Of the best kind. but also to q
lack OF proper regard for the pupils
health by his parents. Football and
other present competitive sports tend
to ruin the physical condition OF the
child. and so-called training does
more injury than good.
Much of the present day back
wardness is caused, too. by poor teeth.
important consideration to be taken
into account whom the future welfare
OF the offspring Is desired. hence pa
rents should see to 1t that their chill
dren make the right sort Of choice In
the matter.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-26
week Of PRAYER TO
BEGIN NEXT MONDAY
tee Will Hold Special Meeting at
Y. NJ. G.. A. Today.

DR.. George w. Kemper. chairman of
terial Union. has called special
meeting of the members of this body
for 4 o'clock this afternoon in the
Young Mems Christian Association
building Members of this committee
are: DR.. Kemper. chairman. and Revs.
Lloyd T. Wilson. Russell Cecil. Thomas
Semmes. J. X. Johnson. ]. j. Scherer.
T. A. Smoot and Secretary S. X. Nc
kce. of the Y. NJ. c. A.
Three important matters will be dis
cussed at this meeting. the simulta-
neous evangelistic campaign which
will be held In Richmond In the spring,
the annual banquet to be given in a
few weeks and the week OF prayer to
begin in the Richmond churches on
New Years day.
The week of prayer will be observed
universally, and local ministers are
planning to make the observance in
Richmond compare favorably with any
city in the country. Union services
will be held In various sections of the
city and committees are already busy
grouping the churches.
The prayer services will begin next
Monday evening in churches to be
named In rev days. and they VIII
continue through the week. ending
Sunday night. January 7. Much inter
est is being manifested in the services
both by Richmond ministers and lay
men and from present indications they
will prove n huge success from every
standpoint.
The committee in charge OF the ar
rangements will announce the names
Of the churches in the various sec
tons of the city In which the services
will be held within the next day or
two. and all other details will have
been completed by that time
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-26
|{TfRAAS ENJOY
CHRISTMAS CHEER
Soldiers Homc-Many Improve
mcnts Have Been Made

The hearts OF the inmates of Lee
amp Soldiers Home were gladdened
Yesterday afternoon at O'Clock
Fhen c25 Of the grand old defenders
4 the South seated themselves a,
9Atly spread tables and partook 81
he annual Christmas dinner which
10 management of the home had
pared no expense or pains in pro-
Hiding for them.
The menu consisted of every deli
AcY OF the season. including EeaEt
l1ekey, Notwithstanding the fact that
% toothsome bird has occupied the
bpYnost perch in the prevailing high
estp OF living,
While the grsy-clad vets-some OF
hem tottering on the verge of the
rave-are provided with as substar =
al meals the year round as the
beans at the disposal OF the manage =
hent will allow. they always are pro-
|tded with extra dinners on Christ
bas% and they, always look fo' ward
18th much pleasure to the approach
this yuietide feast
Seated with the veterans were Gen
raj Anderson, president and James
Gray, first vice. president of the
ome: ID. A. Brown, Jr, and J. Ta/-
pr Stratton, OF the Board OF Visitors,
nd DR.. D. P. Lpscomb. surgeon IL.
barge.
Among the guests present who have
anifested much interest in the well
IRE Of the Home. were Jno. G.. Blount,
aatodian Of the State Museum. and
w. Merchant. clerk to the State
uditor.
During the progress OF the dinner
stringed orchestra. composed of
eterans Woodley, hewitt and Will
amson, ably assisted by Miss Mary
Slexandcr. OF ZOE North Sheppard
treet. added much to the enjoyment
the occasion. as the sweet strains
the old heart songs OF the South
He'd the spacious dinner hall; and
khen Miss Alexander's violin rendi-
lon Of my Old Kentucky Home" was
Dncluded. there was a storm Of ap-
lAuse from the old soldiers.
During the present year many i'm
Fovements have been added at the
home, among which Is water and
eAting system. by which the cottages
Re provided with water and heat,
hus contributing much to the COM
brt and convenience OF their inmates.
specially in inclsment and frigid
heather.
Additions have been made to the
nspital, increasing its capacity from
twenty to one hundred beds. and at
pfdiug greater COnvenienCeS In the
kay Of bathrooms. and the second
Dor has been thoroughly renovated
nj lprovided with better light and
16lation. There also has been add
8 neat brick structure for the ac-
mmodation of the hospitals corps
ordorlics.
Up to the beginning OF the present
bar Randolph Hall was used only
i place Of entertainment OF the
IA soldiers by the ladies Of the
D. c. and other societies; but since
hat time. at the instance of the man
sement. It has been used. In addi-
~ to the above purpose. as a club
IA reading room. which Is provided
Hin books. magazines and other peri
1tcala together with cards and
kSnaa for the pleasure and amuse-
ut OF the Homes aged charges
Ut change was hailed with much
MT by the "vets' as a means of
eaksre II" monotony. to which they
Gy1ouely had been subjected, whilst
s3skiax ther fast approaching sum-
- ~ cross over the river and
~ Nth their comrades ana their
- a. Ja11Eaon - ~ siExaA
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-26
Neil O'Brien's Ninstreis.

THE meanness OF some men Is past
description" says Neil O'Brien. the
minstrel magnate and comedian.
ct spend as much of my summer va
cation as possible seeking TO emulate
Isaac Walton II there Is Anything
love Il Is to go fishing. Not long
ago two of my friends went with me
on a little excursion OF this kind. and
as we were embarking. one of them
suggested wager. 1t was that the
frst man who caught a fish was 10
buy the dinner for the party when we
returned TO the city.
We started all right and on arriv-
ing at the fishing grounds we all three
cast our lines.
of course did not mind r I lost
the wager. but Just the same I would
rather that one OF the others should
be stuck for the meal Well. I had
several bites, but did not pull up. hop
ing that one OF the others would. but
never sign from either of them.
Finally got discouraged and
landed my fsh after having dallied
with him for nearly an hour. Turn
ing to my companions I confessed 70
them my little deception and marve1ed
that neither one OF them had even had
a bite"
That was easy" they replied In
unison. we didn't bait our hooks
OBrien's MINISTRIES comes to the Acad-
envy on Friday and Saturday and Sat
urday matinee.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-26
HOOkwOrIn.

The train ground slowly to a stop
in front of a dilapidated little cabin.
to let the train ahead get out OF the
block. A dilapidated man sat on a
bench near the door. A black-and-
tan hound sat on the sandy ground
and howled dismally. Some Of the
passengers got out to find the cause
of the dogs distress. As he was In
no apparent pain they approached tho
seedy individual. and one of them
asked What ails that dog?"
"Hookworm." responded the man.
why should he howl?"
"Hookworm: he's lazy"
u wasn't aware that hookworm was
painful"
.Taint,'' responded the sarrulous
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-26

Luray. Va. Dec. 35.-Mrs. Alice Sell
bert. about seventy years old. died here
Sunday. She 10 survived by six chill
dren. Her husband. the late J. B.
Seibert. a Confederate veteran. dropped
dead in Wytheville about three years
ago while serving As q Juror in the
celebrated Allen case
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-26

winchester, Va. Dec. 25.--The Rev.
John Moses Holt. eighty-two years old.
retired minister OF the United Breth-
rem Church and a native Of Frederick
County. Maryland. died Friday at
Spring Hill. Augusta County. Va. He
spent about sixty years in the minis
try and served many churches in the
Virsinias and Maryland. His widow
survives
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-26
The Prince of Pflmen.

With its tremendous record OF sue
cess Of many years duration--the real
bond Of merit-Pixley and Luders'
melodious musical comedy. The Prince
OF Pilsen." will delight local theater-
goers when It will be seen at the
Academy tomorrow matinee and night.
Its meiiifous score ia too we'll known
to discuss and its quality too popular
to predict for II anything save con-
tinued success The brilliant Luders'
composition has acquired world wide
fame not only through the medium of
the stage but also by the numerous
talking machines and ano-players
which carry reproductions % the mel
odies to almost every city, town and
hamlet. In forming the present COM
pany the sole idea was to excel all
previous efforts TO give an interpreta-
ton of supreme excellence. OF the
old cast Edward T. Mora. a splendid
{ baritone, the dashing young prince.
and Dorothy Delmore, the diminutive
bell boy. are still with the company.
Among the new faces will be seen
Hans Wagner. the susceptible old Ger
man brewer from Cincinnati; Estelia
Birney. an actress OF ability with
charming personality. as Mrs. Croker
Marie Baldwin. as the college girl;
Eidora Stanford. AS the demure Nellie
Wagner: Irene Duke. as the vivacious
Sidonie: and George Myers. as Fran
coils Others in roles of prominence
are Walter James. George c. Hall and
Frank MacEwan.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-26
OFFICIALS PLEASED.

Ousting of Nine Saloons From Vicinity
Of Factory Held as Victory.
Columbus. O., Dec. 36.-Anti-Sa-
loon League oficials here regard the
ousting Of nine saloons from the vicin-
ity of the Overland automobile fac
tory, Toledo. ~ Z victory.
Judge John G. Manton. In Common
Pboas Court Nonday, handed down
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-26
OBITUARY

Washington. D. c.. Dec. 25.-Alexau-
der John wedderburn. deputy collector
Of internal revenue for the State Of
Virginia. died at his residence, 1884
Paramount Street northwest. yesterday
forenoon. following an illness of seven
weeks. He was sixty-fve years old.
MS Wedderburn was widely known
in Virginia. having engaged In news
paper work In Alexandria and Fairfax
County for many years. He was long
a resident OF Wedderburn. Va, but
spent most of his life in Alexandria
He was prominent in civic work there.
taking a leading part in celebrations
OF late years. He was at one time
connected with the Department of Az
ricuiture.
Mr.. wedderburn had been confined
to his Washington home since Novem-
Der :. when he suffered fall
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-26
Mr. white Russell Williams.

Chase City. Va. Dec. 25.-Mrs. Will
lie Russell Williams died at her home
here Friday night after an illness of
several months. The deceased. who
was the wife of Norman Fl, williams,
president OF the First National Bank
of Chase City. was one OF the most
prominent and highly respected wo-
men OF the community and was active
in the life OF the town.
The funeral services were held from
the home yesterday afternoon and were
attended by q large number Of people
from this and other places.
She la survived by her husband and
four sons. the oldest of whom Is n
member of the graduating class at
the Virginia Polytechnic institute. a
handsome floral tribute was sent by
the " p. I. corps OF cadets. Anothci
son is q member OF the third class at
the Virginia Military Institute.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-26

Chase City. Va. Dec 24.-Miss Anne
Marabie died Wednesday morning
at the home Of N. e. Hayes. Fruit
land" Charlotte County. after an Ill
ness of several days. She was born in
Lunenburg County. and was the last
surviving child OF the late Mr.. and
Mrs John Marable. Interment was at
Chase City Friday.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-26
THE WEATHER
(Un1leA states DeDaTtDonf -
Agriculture. weather bureau.l

Washington. Dec. 25-Forecast for
Tuesday and Wednesday: ~
Virginia-FAir. Tuesday. Wednes-
day. increasing cloudiness. followed
by rain in West portion.
North Carolina Fair. Tuesday:
Wedn esday. probably rain.
Local Teaperaturc Yesterday.
IL noon temperature. 81
3 p. NJ temperature .......... 81
8 p. M. temperature ....... 80
Maximum temperature to 8 p. NJ. So
Minimum temperature to s p. NJ. 50
Mean temperature .............. 46
Normal temperature ........ SO
Excess In temperature yesterday Z
Deficiency in temperature since
January 1874
LEGAL Ra1nfalI.
Rainfall last twelve hours. 0
Rainfall last twenty-four hours. 0
Deficiency In rainfall since March
S.SA
Deficiency in rainfall since Janu-
airy .................. 4S5
LEGAL Ohservstssn, At sP. II. Yesterday
Temperature -
numiolty ...........-........ b
Wind direction .................N -.
B eoe5ty Is. !. / X I. Z, !. :. -
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1916-07-28

The Pioneer day celebration was
nicely conducted under the auspices
of the Sunday school. An interesting
program raj given in the morning
to a crowded house. The afternoon
exercises were races for the school
children, a base ball game between
tn Bee Hive girls and the fat men
of the town, score 17-12 in favor of
the fats; game between the married
and single men, the former winning,
and a dance in the evening.
Mrs. Phoebe Summersall, from Ten
Mile, is visiting her daughter, Mrs.
Roy Howard, this week.
Varian e. Hale is enjoying the
company of Miss Dean Bingham,
from Ogden valley this week.
Horace Ellison and Miss Katie Hale
spent Pioneer day at Gentle valley.
Miss Lille Peterson, u former
school teacher from Smithfield, Utah,
spent the twenty-fourth with her
sister. Mrs. Ernest F. Hale.
Mr.. and Mrs. Horace Manwaring
spent a few days here en- route to
Rexburg, where Mr.. Manwaring is to
teach at the Rex academy.
Mrs. Samuel G.. Seamons and Mrs.
Farley Carlson and small children
spent the twenty-fourth at Logan,
Utah, with their parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Andrew Nyman. Sam and Par
ley were very lonesome.
A baby girl was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Alvin ,Bergeson,, Saturday, July
%. Alvin Is proud, to put 1t mildly.
All concerned doing nicely under the
care Of Groveland's nurse, Miss Luz
ellie Bergeson.
Mrs. Martha Hunter, from Grants
Vile, Utah, is visiting her daughters,
Mrs. Ida Barrus and Mrs. G. W. Ham
mond.
Hayne Fullmer and Wesley War
rem went to Lorenzo to spend Pion-
Ger day. They were the guests of
hr. and Mrs. l. e. Hall.
Mrs. A. s. Fullmer went to Lorenzo
Wednesday to see her daughter, who
has been Ill for some time.
Horace Fullmer left for Eden val
ley Thursday, where he will do some
work on the ranch.
The Hale brothUrs will begin har-
vesting their dry land crops this
week.
Tom Thompson has just completed
a separating room.
Mrs. James Larson returned from
Eden valley a few days ago, where
they have taken a homestead.
v. A. Fullmer paid a short visit
to friends and relatives here recently.
He has taken a homestead in Eden
valley. He says there have been 40
taken I'm between tho Black
foot dam and Henry.
A play entitled, isabelle, the