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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-04
SERMON BY Or. M'k|M
ALTERS WEDDING PLAN
Another Clergyman Narr4cs Miss
BrDey 20 Secretary OF Ger
man Embassy.

Washington, Dec. 3.--Miss Cathe-
rtne w. Birney. daughter of the late
Mr. and Mrs Theodore W. Birney,
and Baron Wilhelm A. Won Schoen.
secretary OF the German embassy.
were married yesterday at the home
walker in Massachusetts Avenue.
When Baron Won Schoen applied q
few days ago for q marriage license
he specified to the court clerk that
the officiating clergyman at the oere-
mony would be Rev. DR.. Randolph
II. Mckim, OF the Church OF the
Epiphany.
The marriage ceremony. however.
was performed yesterday by Rev. c,
Ernest Smith. OF St Thomas Episco-
pal Church. DR. McKim preached a
Thanksgiving sermon Thursday at the
Church of the Epiphany in which he
severely scored Germany and her COM
panions in arms for deportation OF
Belgians. saying. Ito all their out
RACES against civilization the Teutonic
powers have now added the Infamous
crime of enslaving q whole popula-
ton"
At the home Of Mrs. Walker today.
when the question was asked whv DR.,
Mckim had not performed the mar
riage ceremony as originally arran & cd.
IL NdF Shlu lIiat Al "t1hiAl An bbN A|s
McKim. however. said today that ho
was inclined to agree with a report
that the German embassy had d. ctded
that his ThanksgtN Ing sermon made It
Inappropriate for him 60 officiate at
the wedding.
lie said that ne had called at the
home OF the bride yesterday for The
purpose OF informing her that he was
perfectly wiling to permit some other
Clergyman IN officiate. but failed to
find her At l. ONE.
DR. MoK'sn ADDED that later IN the
DAY he was informed that the German
embassy considered It would rot he
appropriate for him to perform the
ceremony and that In his place DIR.
c. Ernest Smith had been asked to
off1ciate.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-04
ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN
AS CRIME PREVENTIVE
Planned by Commissioner Woods, OF
New York Police De-
partment.

New York. Dec. s.--Advertising will
be the medium Of the campaign in
augurated by Police Commissions
Woods 10 educate the public in com
batting burglars. sneak thieves. pick
pockets and others. including reck-
less motor car drivers. Through the
advertising crusade. in which big
business concerns are cooperating,
methods of protecting life and prop
erty Will be drilled into the public
mind.
The uniformed police have been
given 100000 booklets. telling of the
method OF criminals and containing
bits OF advice in the form of Il large
number of "don'ts." These book Ell
are available 10 any one for the a SIX
ing IN addition. storekeepers have
received $4,000 placards depicting a
street accident due TO negligence on
the part Of the driver. Slides will
also be shown in every motion picture
theater. giving the "don'ts" and later
1t is planned motion picture play
will be presented Involving a plot In
which the features OF the police safe
~ crusade will prevail In the book
let, which was compiled from hum
dreds OF "donts" sent In by police
men OF the city. Commissioner Woods
asks the cooperation Of all citizens.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-04
BENEFIT AFFAIRS
NUMEROUS THIS week
Many Charities win Conduct Sales
Where Friends May DO Their
Christmas shopping.

This week will be another full one
for charity affairs in connection with
various benehcent organizations of the
city. Today Chancel Chapter Of the
Church of the Ascension will conduct
a musical tea and sale of fancy ar
ticles at the home of Mrs r. F. Rey-
noids, 14L7 Third Avenue, Highland
Park. from to p. M. and from
to 10 p. NJ.
Wednesday the societies of st.
James Episcopal Church will hold
their annual Christmas sale and lunch
con at the parish house, the luncheon
to be from IL to 4, and tea from 4
to s. A Christmas sale will be held
In the lecture room of the Park Place
Methodist Church Wednesday,, with
luncheon from IL TO and $50 to s
o'clock. Still another affair on this
day will be the annual sale at St
Pau's parish house, SIS East Grace
Street 10 A. NJ. TO p. NJ.
Friday from 10 A. NJ. until IL noon,
Glnter Park Social Service Club will
have a Christmas sale at 705 Semi
nary Avenue. A similar sale will be
conducted by the women of Meade
Memorial Episcopal Church at the
apartment house on the corner of
Thirteenth and Porter Streets. South
Richmond. in the afternoon and even
ing
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-04
NEW YORK ATTORNEY
EXPLAINS SCRIPTURE
Says War Has Come to Wipe Away
Wickctlncss and Give Place to
Righteousness ON Earth.
ANARCHY MAY FOLLOW WAR
Ancient scribes and Pharisces Find
Counterpart In Clergymen Who Talk
Of Everything Except the Bible.
Smiles at Old Idea OF Hell.

THE Universal Kingdom of Peace"
was the subject of discourse de-
livered last night In the Johr Mar
shall High School Auditorium by J. r.
Rutherford, member OF the New
York City bar. who has for some
time been devoting HE time to lectur-
ing In this and other countries on the
worlds great crisis, its causes, and IS
results. His testimonials show that
not only in this country. but abroad.
he has spoken to large and Interested
audiences, discussing the Bibles great
prophecies from lawyers standpoint.
"A church does not mean a building
to be used by Catholics or Protest
ants" he said, for being a Catholic
or Protestant will not prepare a man
for heaven" He gave a descriptive
sketch Of the life and works Of
Christ. with their meaning and effect
declaring that when Christ comes to
earth again He will gather unto Him
self the Royal Family. which will be
the proverbial seed of Abraham. and
which will disseminate good works
throughout the earth. The war has
come, he said. to wipe away the great
unrighteousness OF the earth. and pre-
pare the way for the coming in of the
forces OF righteousness which will
Anarchy May Follow War.
The ancient Scribes and Phartsees
he likened to a certain class of clergy
men OF this day. who move about with
an air of importance and hold posi-
tons OF influence in the community.
but who talk about everything except
the Bible. After the war, he thinks.
a period Of anarchy may set in. and
after that will come peace. In re-
gard to the designation Of hell, he
smiles at the old theory OF eternal
fire and birthstone, and asks If God
will permit His creation TO undergo
eternal torture. in the face OF His UNI
bounded love.
Mr.. Rutherford delivered an inter
esting lecture yesterday afternoon on
why Do the Nations War" giving
his explanation of the cause OF war.
and a prophecy OF the imminent re-
suit. He In q well educated man, and
has made deep study of the Bible,
giving much time from the practice
OF his profession to a treatment Of
religious topics from the viewpoint of
n layrnan and a professional man.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-04
FRATERNITY ELECTS
RICHMOND DOCTORS

The Pi Mu Medical Fraternity held
its annual convention last week at
the University of Virginia During
the convention four Richmond ply
sicians were elected to offices in the
fraternity. The men elected and their
offices are as follows: DR. F. V. An
derson, OF Westbrook Sanatorium.
senior councillor; DR.. A. NJ. Willis, of
Johnston Willis Sanatorium treasu-
rer: DIR. Greer Baughman. editor OF
publications, and DR.. =. w Howle.
visiting delegate.
The sessions were held for two days,
beginning Friday with the Alpha
Chapter at the university. which has
grown since 1893 to national or
ganization OF wide membership. Pi
Mu has about sixty members in
Richmond and Is especially strong
here A chapter Of the fraternity is
maintained at the Medical College OF
Virginia.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-04
'ELkS PAY TRIBUTE TO
DEPARTED BROTHERS
Large Crowd FILLS Academy OF Music
TO Hear Annual Memorial Ser.
vices to Deceased Members,
SAMUEL L. KELLEY SPEAKS
Hal ID. Flood, Scheduled For Adj
dress, Detained ut Homo by Illness.
Musical Program by Local Singers,

Richmond Elks gathered in a body,
yesterday afternoon in the Academy
of Music and with impressive cere-
monies did honor to their revered
dead. A large crowd attended the
services, in charge OF Richmond
Lodge, No. 45. which are held each
year for members who have died since
the last memorial. The meeting was
presided over by Exalted Ruler Sam
uel L. Kelley, and besides the special
ceremonials of the lodge, consisted of
a musical program rendered by local
singers, Representative Hal d.
Flood announced to deliver the an
nual address, was detained at his
home on account of illness, and his
place was filed by Mr.. Kelley
Mr. Kelley gave n short sketch of
the unit conditions of society in past
ages and of the oppression of man by
his fellow. The world Is letter to-
day. he said, than it was yesterday.
but tomorrow 1t must grow better
still. The Order of Elks. he stated,
was founded by men who realized
conditions of the world. and who
wished to make the world better
place in which to live. They laid
the order on "A foundation of charity,
justice, brotherhood and fidelity.
charity for the honest differences Of
men to men, justice in dealing with
peasant and with king alike. brother
hood in making secure the teachings
~ the second commandment and III
deity az the basis of all mans trans
actions with man and with his God
DTxssa sssff VSrsf n
beautiful euiogy in commenda-,
ton OF the character and services OF
deceased brothers was delivered by
Mr.. Kelley calling attention to the
significance of their lives and the
memory they have left. The memo.
ries OF the dead serve to bind tho
living more closely together. he said,
and bring home the ever-potent ad-
moniuon Remember. man. that thou
art mortal"
An orchestra, directed by Moses
stein. member of Richmond lodge.
furnished music for the OCCASION
Joseph Whtttemore. Howard D. Bry-
ant. L. Foster Barnes. r Sedswick
MacGregor and Miss Carmalita
Wilkes, well-known Richmond sing 4.
ers. accompanied by Shepherd Webb.
rendered varied vocal program OF
appropriate numbers. Rev Charlie.
Francis Hanntgan delivered thu
PRAYER and beradiction. The cere-
monies of the lodge. conducted by
Exalted Ruler Kelley AMI officers.
were effectively pronounced. during
which the names OF the lodges dead
since the last memorial were called
Th, names OF those for whom the
services were held are as follows !
George c. Mountcastle. Harry
Schwartz, r. w Scarborough. Robert
Whittet, Jr.. p. c. Metzger. Chester
X. Reed. Samuel Cohen, u. O'Suili-
van, Lawrence Nash, George w. Epps
John @, Eppes. A. p. Casci. Arthur
r. Carroll.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-04
.C0L0RED y.M.C.A. TO
HOLQ MEETINGS HERE

Delegates from coiored Young
women's Christian Associations
throughout the country will gather
here next Thursday for n session which
will last for four days This will be
the first conference of It's kind ever
held in the South.
Prominent white women from New
York and other places VIII be in
charge OF this daily program. Mrs
Elizabeth Preston Allen. of Charlotte,
y. c. in charge OF the colored work
for this field. Mrs II. r. Munford. OF
Richmond. Miss Elizabeth Boise. Miss
Helen Thomas, Miss Louise Brooks,
Miss Frissell and Mrs. Charlton Wal
lace. of the New York headquarters
staff. are among those who will have
charge of the program.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-04

Cincinnati. Ohio, Dec. S.--Dr
Louis Fl. Patmont who was kid
naped and kept in a dungeon flfty-one
days during his leadership Of dry
campnign at Westville. ILL.,. preached
his first sermon in the Church OF
Christ in this city, where he has ac-
cepted call Recently DR.. Patmont
has been dean Of the International
Christian Bible College at Minneapolis
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-04
Lynchburx EIks Remember Dead.

Lynchburg. Dec. 3.-The annual me-
mortal services of the Lynchburg
lodge of Elks took place this after
noon In the Academy of Music, Rev.
DR.. Floyd Rogers. rector of st. Johns
in this city. being the orator. Mrs.
Helen Imboden Trout. of Roanoke.
sang solos and the music under the
direction of Professor G. A. Kleunter.
OF Baltimore. was especially fine. A
large audience was present
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-04
NEVADA IS IN LINE.
Petitions Are Being Circulated Ask


Petitions Are Bcfng Circulated Ask
ing Prohibition Law.
Reno. New. Dec. A.-Petitions are
being circulated Throughout. Nevada
asking tho Legislature In February
10 enac. bv initiative prohibition
law. II he legislators do not pass
'he law an appeal wi" be mal by
popular vote In Novemher. 1918.
The dry workers intend - make
Nevada as dry as Oregon. as they
are preparing a bill to prohibit the
manufacture. sale. gift or keeping for
sale Of all alcoholic liquors. mixtures
or Of preparations
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-04
OR. PAXTON GIVES POLICE
OF IYNCHBURG WILD FOWL

Lynchburg, Dec 3--Rev DR. ] ID.
Paxton. pastor of the First Freshly
fertan Church and chaplain OF the
LynchburG police force. sent 10 the
latter Tor Thanksgiving three barrels
81 Wild geese and ducks which he had
killed At his lodge on the sound near
Avon. N. C.. where he annually spends
several weeks killing hundreds of
these waterfowl, which he shin. AZ
Dresents to his friends here
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-04

Eliza Dotson. ia West Ninth Street
South Richmond, reported 10 the police
last night that pocketbook. contain,
ing slh3 had been stolen from himn
yesterday Ia an alley between Grace
and Franklin Streets, on Ninth Street
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-04
Dry LEGISLATOR Dead.

Marietta. Ohio, Dec. 81. r. Rose,
former member of the Ohio Legisla-
ture and author of the Rose County
option law, died at his home at Coal
Run. near here. Mr.. Rose was long
prominent In Republican politics and
was veteran of the Civil War.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-04
'YSwccshearts" mt Academy.

Although Miss Julia Clifford, the
charming prirna donna of Sweet
hearts" at the Academy tomorrow
and Wednesday, matinee and night,
is an American. she has won her
laurels on the other side OF the
world---far Australia. Referring to
this fact. she says:
~ cannot understand why people
should refer to my English accent
AS matter OF fact, there Is little
difference between the pronunciation
OF the cultured Southern woman and
the English woman. There is OF
course. d marked difference between
the New York voices and the English
voice. but in touring the South have
been struck by the similarity be-
tween the Southern voice and the
English voice. ..
And ] almost forgot to mention
that l had a Kentucky grandmother.
Perhaps this fact 10 responsible for
which. Judged by the striotest stand
ards. may not be quite the artistic
thing but which, nevertheless, seem
ed TO give great pleasure to the au-
dience. I mean my singing Of the
old ballads, like Way Down Upon
the Suwanee River and Coming
the Rye One night. when
we were presenting 'Sweethesrts in
a city far away from kentucky. a
homenck man in the front row of
the orchestra sent up pathetic PEN
ciled request that / sing My Old
Kentucky Home i did so. and the
audience was most appreciative."
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-04
Amusement
Otis skinner i'm Mister Antonio"

Otis Skinner In "MlStcr Antonio
The appearance of Otis Skinner Is
always an interesting feature of any
theatrical season. Few actors so
thoroughly enjoy the esteem and con-
fdence of the thcatergoing public as
does this accomplished and magnetic
player. who is to be seen at the Acad-
envy OF Music for two nights, Friday
and Saturday. with Saturday matinee.
His new play Is called Mister An
tonic" and was written expressly for
Mr., Skinner by Booth Harrington, the
novelist and dramatist. The author
has allotted the engaging personality
OF the star TO the role of an itinerant
knight errant of the present day-a
prosaic Italian organ-Erinder with tho
heart OF poet and the cheerful OPP
tinism OF lover OF mankind. Mis-
ter Antonio" extols charity and toll
ersnce as among the most desirable
but too seldom practiced virtues Of
the typical small town of the Middle
West and is always viva ciously anus
ing and shrewdly philosophical.
hurdygurdy grinder who befriends
e. stranger who had fallen among
thieves and Is about to be thrown out
OF low barroom. The happy vaga-
bond happens along in time to min
lister TO his distress Six months later
Tony finds himself in the little com
munity where this man Is the most
respected and influential citizen. The
organ grinder interferes In little
domestic tragedy and finds himself
the champion Of a girl who has been
guilty Of the crime Of youth and high
spirits. The pressure he Is able to
bear upon the local dignitary enables
Tony to solve the problem and win a
satisfa Glory reward
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-04
THE WEATHER.
tUnltsd States Department II
Agriculture. Weather bureau,

Washington. Dec. 3-Fair and warm
weather will continue Monday and
Tuesday over interior districts east
OF the Mississippi River. while In the
Coast States IT will be warmer by
Tuesday.
Forecast for Monday and Tuesday:
Virginis-Partly cloudy and warmer
Monday. Tuesday fair.
North Caroiina-F'air Monday and
Tuesday somewhat warmer in the in
terror.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-04

A horticultural picture show from
the Department OF Agriculture.
Round-tahle conference-Led by
DR.. Fletcher.
Adjournment.
Immediately after the meeting an
auction sale Of exhibition fruit will he
held in the showroom of the audi
torium.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-04
Thursday Afternoon-e:s 80 O'Clock

Address, THE Work and Policy OF
the Horticultural Extension Service
in Virginia" Jesse NJ. Jones, di-
rector
Experience meetinK-Special sub
iects of unusual interest by men you
all know.
Inspection of the apple exhibit In
the auditorium.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1916-04-20
CALIFORNIA P. INFANT,
SMILlMG COLORS OF
THE GOLDEN STATE

With the announcement sf this
beautiful and enhancing state EN-
blem this week ushers in the thoughts
OF the orange groves. vineyards. poppy
fields. tourists. delightful climate and
sea-washed shores. California the
great coast domain. is justly proud Of
IT'S official pennant and is ambitious
to have il in every American home.
II is a beauty. embracing taste, charac-
ter and significance.
The Great Seal OF the State. emhody
ing volume Of meaning Is shown on
the Crest. In the foreground is seen
the Goddess Minerva. full grown as
sprung from the brain OF Jupiter. In
dicative of California. having become
Z state without having passed thru
the probations Of At territory. The
grizzly bear munchine . bunch Of
sApss; the minsr With rocker end
howi 6y his eloe; The shsaf Of soldsn
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1916-04-20

grain with the plow and the vessels
on the Sacramento River with the
Sierra Nevadas for BACKGROUND are
shown all suggestive of the States
great resources and natural advan-
tages.
The color of the pennant is in keep
ing with the States products; the PEN
nant is in dark purple slightly azured
to represent the color OF ripe prunes
or raisin grapes. in which the state
abounds. while the crest and letter
ing are in rich golden orange, the
careful association of two charming
colors. This beautiful Pennant can
be had for - cts and a coupon at
The Record office this week.
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OFFICIAL CALL FOR REPUBLICAN
COUNTY ASSEMBLY AT CANON
CITY. APRIL 25th. 1916.
Canon CIV. Col,.. Apri

Canon Cry. Colr. April II. 1916
Pursuant to the acton of the Re
publican County Central Committee
4t meeting held in Canon City. Coun-
ty of Fremont and State of Colorado
IN Monday the 10th day of April.
1916. Notice is hereby given that an
Assembly Of delegates representing
the Reru' lican party Of the County
of Fremont. st-te OF Colorado. is here,
by ca d and will lie held on the 25th
day of April. 1916. at the hour of ten
o'clock A. NJ. in the City of Canou City,
County Of Fremont and State of Colo
RADIO. for the purpose OF selecting
delegates TO the Republican State As.
semily. to be held in the City OF
Pueblo. State of Colorado. May >. 1916,
and for the transaction of such othe:
business as may properly come be
fore said Assembly.
The total number of DELEGATES To
the said Assembly will he one humid
red seventy u7ol and the several
Precinct of the County shall be en-
titled to representation In the Assem-.
lily as follows:
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1916-04-20
JURY IRPANELLED
TUESDAY MORNING

Tho jury for the trial OF cases at the
April OF the Fremont county district
court was impaneiled at i6 O'Clock
this morning; the calling of the
jurors having been POSTPONED
from Monday morning. the date orisi-
nally set for their appearance. The
first case TO be called on. the criminal
docket was the Peorie OF Colorado
versus Michael Frabrizlo OF Coal
Greek. VINO is charged in the informa.
ton filed by the district attorney with
having Intoxicating liquors for sale
In violation of the law.
Tho jury selected TO try the case
against Fabrezio is composed of
John chetelat, Milo +. Means. r.. a.
DAley. l.. A. Jones. Clyde l.. Farmer.
d. A. Asnew. L. II. Bancroft, Carl ].
Coleman. n. o. Bitier, Merriam Hall
and Charles Giiray. The prosecution
OF the case Is being conducted by
Deputy District Attorney E. II. stine
meyer. The. interests OF the defend.
ant are being looked after by Gen.
Jos. II. Maupin.
At 10 O'Clock on Thursday morning
Of thia week tho case Of the board Of
county commissioners versus Mn.
Matte Miller. hor husband. J. 8. Nil
Ter. end 0lshN HAish. . petltlon Tor
coe1emnatiOA proceedlnss 70 procurs
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1916-04-20
LINGfLN PARK GFTTING
READY FOR CLEANUP DAY

A meeting was held at the lincoln
Park school house on Monday even
ing for the purpose of perfect.ng ar
rangements for ~Clean- Up day.
There was fairly sood attendance
hut not so many as it was hoped would
he. Plans were made as outlined in
the printed hand bills Mr. Hodgin
IS the general chairman and the fol-
lowing persons were appointed as
chairman for their several streets.
O. Singleton-rark Ave.
C. NJ. Chase-Sherman avenue.
A E Hubbel Grand avenue.
Paul Rathkoyich-East Poplar ave
NJ. f. Snow-cedar street.
Frank Broughton Twelfth street
and West street.
Dali DeWeese. Elm avenue.
VIM. McDougal- Poplar.
1t is urged that everyone clean
about their own place before Friday
il possible Burn all trash and
brush for convenience and to destroy
the leaf-rollers and on Friday report
to the chairman for your street and
let all help to make the clean up
success
II Friday is stormy the work will bs
one week,
II was decided to hold . communk
~ meeting at the School Houne %
Tuesday evening May sth. to discuns
Of vital interest to Lincoln
park and Il b hoped that all Win
keep it n mind aAd attend.