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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-17
PENSION SYSTEM ASSURED

PENSION SYSTEM ASSURED
Establishment of pension system
for Protestant Episcopal clergymen
Lawrence bishop of Massachusetts, an
nounced at a joint session of the two
houses of the convention.
Bishop Lawrence, who is leading
church campaign to raise 100000 as a
reserve for pension system for the cler-
CIV said two-thirds of this amount had
been given in cash or in pledges of I'M
questioned validity.
The bishop said he believed that every
clergyman in 1917 would be assured of a
pension, and that the widows and or
phans of the clergy would benefit The
proposed pension is 5000 year for each
minister.
How widespread the interest is in the
movement" said the report, lis shown
by the fact that the contributions are
both large and small and from all classes
The smallest contribution-10 cents-was
from girl of Bridgeport, Conn, and the
largest were two pledges of s25o,0OO each.
The sum of $4,000 was received from a
nonbeliever, who said he was not inter-
ested in the church, but that he consid-
cred it good business for any organiza-
ton to pension those who faithfully serv-
ed it,
The trustees reminded the church that
unless the s5,0OO00O is raised by March l.,
1917, the money already given will be
returned to the donors. Each diocese Will
add each year an amount equal to 71A per
cent Of the clergymen's salaries.
Auditing of church accounts by out
side bookkeepers' was recommended in
the report of the joint committee on bus
mess of the church. This proposal is in
tended to remedy what the commission
declared to be Exceedingly bad condi-
TONS"
UNIFORM FISCAL YEAR
One of the suggestions is that uniform
fiscal year, beginning January l. be OBJ
served. At present, because of the over
tapping fiscal years of different churches
and diocese and because of other defects
of system, the commission says that no
human being can tell within many mil
lions of dollars, what the church received
or expended during the last calendar
year.
A report of a joint commission recon-
mending the permissive use of hymn
in the service was adopted by the house
of deputies. In submitting that report,
Robert C. Pruyn of Albany, N. y, as
serted that while every man has his ia
forite hymn, it was necessary in the in
terest of concseness to cut the number
of hymns from the 679 contained in the
old hymnal to $50.
Many hymns were discarded because
they are no longer used said the report
Rev. c. B. Bryan of Petersburg, Va,
urged the elimination of two hymns in
the new hymnal on theological grounds.
but the motion was tabled.
Final adjournment of the convention,
which has been in session since last We'd
nesday, was set for Friday, October a..
The house of deputies first set the date
for adjournment as October g. but later
changed the date to agree with that set
by the house of bishops. 4
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-17
CASE OF WILL WOOTEN

In the case of Will Wooten, who the
grand jury reported as having died in
the mines with heart trouble, the board
declares the evidence showed that up to
the day of the convict's death, his phys
ical condition apparently was good.
AS to Joe Kenrdck, a prisoner who, it
was reported was made to work in the
mines with a broken arm, DR.. Collins. the
physician in charge, disclaims any knowl-
edge of any convict having been forced
to work in such a condition, according to
the report. The board found that Ike
Powell, a convict did negotiate loan
OF $50, but the report declares that none
of the evidence we obtained goes to show
that any one knows of his personal
Knowledge that Mr. Evans got the pro-
ceeds of this loan any part thereof
Testimony developed that relatives of
Ben Smith, a prisoner negotiated loan
of $50, but the board stated that they
had mo evidence from any one who had
any knowledge of Mr.. Evans receiving
$500 or any amount, from Ben Smith or
any of his relatives or any one else for
his influence towards securing Ben
Smiths release.
Warden Evans stated that he did
make a trip to Montgomery the early
part of December, 1916 in company with
Ben Smith, in the interest of obtaining
a parole for Ben Smith the report con-
tinues. But that he received no COM
pensation whatsoever The only thing
developed which had semblance of re-
enumeration, was that Ben Smith had
paid both of their hotel bills at the Ex-
change hotel, but that this was offset by
Evans buying their return tickets home
THE CONNOR CASE
The board likewise could find no basis
for the charge that Anderson Conner, a
convict, under an agreement with War
den Evans, deposited $50 with w. P. Nc
Queen, a magistrate, to be delivered to
Evans in the event he secured clemency
for Connor. Neither could the board find
any foundation for the charge that John
Hall, a convict, gave Warden Evans a
worthless check in consideration of serv-
ices rendered toward securing him pa
role. There was no evidence that any
such check ever existed, the report re-
cites, and Evans cut no figure in obtain
ing Halls parole. The testimony of the
witnesses was attached to the report.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-17
CONVICT WARDEN
AT LUCILLE MINE
is EXONERATED


work when he was physically unable to
do SO, Warden Evans cannot be held re-
sponsible as the rules of the convict de-
partment requiring the warden to be gov
erned by the discretion of the physician
in charge as to the physical condition of
convicts claiming to be sick or disabled
Governor Henderson ordered the inves-
tig7Aon several weeks ago, following the
receipt of a copy of the Bibb county
grand jury report, preferring the charges
against the warden and the receipt from
Solicitor Thomson of the names of wit
nesses who appeared before the grand
jury. Each case cited by the garnd jury
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-17
WOULD ELIMINATE
WORD ''OBEY' FROM
VOW OF MARRIAGE
Recommendation of Minor
ity Report of Committee
to Episcopal Convention
Is Not Acted Upon

st. Louis, October discrimination of
the word "obey" in the promise of the
woman in the marriage service was
recommended in a minority report of
the joint commission on common prayer
submitted to the house of deputies of
the Protestant Episcopal general con-
vention here today.
| The house of deputies referred back
to the commission on prayer book all
proposed changes In the marriage
ceremony, In the Catechism, and in the
institution of clergymen, on the
grounds that the present convention does
not have time to give these matters
proper attention. These questions can
! not come before the general convention
again for three years.
| The minority report recommended
that the present injunction beginning
wilt thou obey him and serve him. be
changed to wilt thou love him, COM
fort him, honor and keep him, in sick
ness and in health, and, forsaking all
others, keep thee only unto him SO
long as We shall live"
WANT "WORLDLY GOODS" OUT
The minority report suggested also
the omission of the words land with
all my worldly goods 1 thee endow,"
in the service An argument advanced
was that the expression "endow" Is a
relic of old English law under which
the dover rights of women were guar
anteed, and that today the question in
volved is civil one to be taken for
granted. 1t also was proposed to ex-
punge the expression "as Isaac and
Rebecca lived faithfully together" etc,
and merely says, living faithfully to-
gether."
Many regard the reference to those
biblical personages as out of date, and
declare that there is no reason why
Isaac and his wife should be regarded
as models when there were many other
husbands and wives equally faithful
Numbers of changes were suggested
in the majority report, including the
shortening of the Ten Commandments
as read in the communion services the
elimination of specific prayer for
Jews and Turks, 1t being argued that
the present prayer for Jews and Turks
include infidels and is disrespectful and
inaccurate, because it is clear Mo-
hammedans are meant instead of
Turks"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-28
PHIL kEARNEY POST
ANNOUNCES PROGRAM

Phil Kearney Post, No 10, Grand
Army Of the Republic, of this CITY.
have arranged special program for
the Memoirs services to be conduct
ed at the Seven Pines National Come
terry on Memorial Day. May 30. The
exercises will be held at 10:45 o'clock
In the morning and will be of an in
teresting character.
Rev. Frank w. Pratt, OF the First
Unitarian Church, will deliver the
memorial address. and Howard D.
Bryant will render several solos dur
ing the services.
ance will be the reading Of Ltncoln's
Gettysburg address by Comrade ].
Lathrop. Mr.. Lathrop will also give
reading of Keenan's Charge at Chan
ceIlorsville.
Several hymns have been selected to
be sung by those attending the memo
ial exercises. and Miss Izora De Wolf
will render the Memorial Day Ode by
Archibald Rutledgs.
Arrangements have been made
whereby ample car service will be as
sured, and transportation to and from
the cemetery will be in perfect COM
fort Cars will leave the Seven Pines
car terminal. Twenty-ninth and P,
at s:15 and 1000 A. NJ. and return
can be made on cars leaving Seven
Pines at 2:15 o'clock. In addition
there Is an excellent automobile road
to the cemetery. and those going out In
motors are directed to take the Gov
eminent Road past the Richmond Ma
tional Cemetery.
Contributions Of flowers will be
greatly appreciated by those In
charge, and friends who bring them
to the cemetery ARE requested to scat
ter or otherwise arrange them on the
mound around the Flagstaff.
James D. Prentiss is commander.
and D. r. Wilson, adtutant, of the
local post Of the Grand Army Of the
Rpublic.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-28
STATE tMTOMOLOe|ST
MAKES ANNUAL REPORT
Cedar Rust Law Discussed and Find.
tn9s OF Plant Psychologists
Presented,

Blacksburg, Va, May 27.-The
tenth annual report of the State en-
tomologist and plant pathologist. W. j.
Schoene. virginia Polytechnic Insti-
tute, Blacksburg, has just been issued
and 10 now being sent out
The report should be of special in
terest to fruit growers. nurserymen
and farmers generally Besides a gen.
eral statement Of the work of the
State cntoi.iologist, 1t publishes the re-
suits OF Inspection OF Virginia Grown
Nursery Stock at Points Of Delivery
and inspection at Destination of
Stock Shipped Into Virginia During
1s14-16," giving the name OF the Arm
making shipment, number of ship
ments inspected. amount of stock and
stock condemned. mentioning the dis
eases and insects on the trees which
made them unfit for planting.
The report presents a somewhat ex-
haustive discussion of the present
cedar rust law. giving the results Of a.
case In the Circuit Court at winches-
ter, which resulted in victory for
the fruit growers. The law was mod
eled after certain sections of the vir-
ginia crop pest law. and was intended
only as an emergency measure. 1t Is
local option in character and is not
effective In any county until adopted
by the supervisors. The act by the
General Assembly makes II unlawful
to keep red cedars within two miles
Of apple orchards
L. H. Smith, entomologist at the
Truck Experiment Station. Norfolk.
reports Investigations OF insects af-
fecting truck crops in Virginia, in
Guiding the green pea aphid. which
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-28
yolEU

p. n. pastor Of the second Prssby.
tag3aA Church, viii pox3orm the oese-
a1ony. Glnce her debut several eeA-
sonS ago. Miss Dunn has been one Of
~ most prominent members Of the
smart society set
Invitataons Issued.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter lawrence stan
lGv. Of Norfolk, have issued Invitations
10 the marriage II their daughter,
Laura Lac. to Charles Brook Hughes,
On Wednesday evening, Juno Z, At
O'clock. at the 0hent Methodist
Church. Norfolk. Va Immediately
following the ceremony there will b.
. reception 1t the homo Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Stanley. E4B Warren Crescent.
Mr.. Hughes 10 the grandson OF DR..
and Mrs. c. W. p. Brock. Of Rich
mond, and . number Of out-of-town
guests will attend the ceremony.
Engagement Announced.
Mr.. and Mrs r. A. Quisenberry an
nounce the engagement and approach
ing marriage Of their daughter, Mary
BronAugh. to Hunter r. Hughes- The
wedding will take place in June.
InvftAdono Received Hero.
Invitations have been received here
from NFx Abbott Lawrence Of Bos-
ton. MasA. for the marriage Of her
daughter. Margaret Randolph. to
James Jackson Storrow, Jr. The core
mony will take place on Wednesday.
juno II. Il 12:30 o'clock. 1t
Emanuel Church. Boston. The we'd
ding 10 Of much interest to Richmond
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-28

One Of he mast a1taeeoe1a6 afAlrs
Of the weed viii - The recital wASoh
John Powell, Haohmoad1 famous
pianist viii 0tvo tomorrow evening 81
ISIS oulook In TIE auditorium q the
woman's Oub. M. Powell VIII play
his own oompodtion. the cele6raeed
Sonata Tsutonlca," and he will gfve
little talk explaining III theme Nj.
Powell 10 mose generous about playing
for the meuaberU II The olub, who Are
deeply Interested In his work ana
proud Of his ochasvsmentA The Lon
don Globe says Of Mr.. Powell: Fog
maturity Of seyis. keen penetration,
tschnical~slk and sheer beauty and
variety OF tone, Mr.. Powell has few.
II any. equals among the younger
generation Of ptanistG"
The New York Tribune says: His
reading Of the Beethoven Sonata was
that OF q mAAter-poet4c. clearly ar
ticulAted. exquisitsiy balanced"
Mrs.. j. Smith 9rochenbrough IL
chairman OF the evening and the usual
informal reception viii follow tho pro-
gram
L0A0-Gunn.
One Of the most fashionable wed.
atngs Of the season In Richmond win
take place on Thursday evening IT So
o'clock 1t the home Of the BRIDES
parents, Mr.. and Mira Granville Quinn.
Of 500 West Franklin Street, when
their daughter. Katherine, Will become
the bride Of Donald Stewart LeaA OF
Philadelphia The Rev. ,Russell Cecil.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-28

for me pad flftesn ysa<o -
causing serious Ioseea % the -
ers In Eastern Virginia
NJ. r. srnulyar1. aas1stant eu@1lo
gtst at Blacksburx. diNcuaDoe 40
vations on the IAfe Histories 60 l.
its of the Species u Aphfdop
Common on the Apple IN virUfN1n
ing the Season Of 1918" In III
port.
A copy OF this report can - {
tanned on request 70 the Stake -
moiogist, Virginia Polytechnic II
tute. Blackshurg. Va.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-28

delegates.
Music.
Question bog. Mrs. II. T. Richssen.
Discussion.
Adjournment
lie Smith.
slusic BY the quartet OF Monument
Methodfst Church. Mra Richard Fox.
Miss GLADYS Mallonse. Mr. p. T. Dy-
son. Mrs. 4. L Pond; Mr.. Percy Peay.
accompanies.
Concerntng John Mnrshuil High
school Alumni.
At the annual meeting of the John
Marshall High school Alumni Asso-
citation on June IL. the reports OF the
officers will show that the organfza-
ton has been active in many lines
during the year. The Rosemary La
brary has been added to the High
School Library, which was founded
by the alumni; q monument has been
erected at the grave Of Miss Julia p.
Read, who was for many years
teacher Of Latin in the old Richmond
High School; q students loan fund
has been established on q substantial
basis; and a considerable fund IL In
hand for the purchase of moving
picture machine for the school. The
loan and picture machine funds have
been materially inreased by the pro-
ceeds Of LAS You Like It." which was
30 successfully presented by the pu-
pills of the High School.
The association hopes for a large
increase in membership during the
next year, and this will enable 1t to
complete the projects already under
way and to take up other plans for
the good OF the John Marshall High
School. of which not only the alumni,
but every citizen Of Richmond should
be proud.
Personal Mention.
Mrs. William r. Trigg has returned
to her home on West Franklin Street.
after spending several weeks with her
son-in-law and daughter. Mr.. ana
Mrs. D. Tucker Brown. in Chapel Hill,
n. G.
Mrs. James Overton Winston and
little daughter, Jacquelin. of Kings
ton, " Y, are the guests of Mrs.
winstons mother, Mrs Edward JAG
quelin Winston, in Cumberland Coun-
ty.
Mrs. William Crenshaw Newman. Of
Farmville. Is the guest of Mr.. and
Mrs r. r. sydnor at their home on
Grove Avenue.
Mrs. r. Latimer Gordon and chill
dren, of this city, are visiting Mrs.
Gordons sister, Mrs william p. Dick
son. at Virginia Beach.
Mrs Henry Baskerville has as her
guest at her home on the Boulevard.
Mrs. Marsh, of Pennsylvania.
Mr.. and Mrs Augustine Royal have
returned to the city, after a visit to
Mr.. and Mrs. Haskins Hobson. at
MI. Airy"
Mrs Howard Tlghman Ia spending
some time at Virginia Beach
Mrs. Tazewen Taylor has returned
to her home in Norfolk, after re-
Monument Avenue.
Mrs. W. E. Field and son. William
Field. Jr.. have returned to Chase
City, after spending several weeks
with Mrs Fields mother. Mrs. s. r.
B. Mills, on Hanover Avenue.
Mrs J. Taylor E1lyeon is spending
a few days in Leesbofg
Mrs. George Harvey Clarke is, at
tending the convention Of the Gen.
erai Federation OF Worleus Clubs.
which Is being held in New York.
While there Mrs. Clarke In the guest
OF her son-in-!aw and daughter. Mr..
and Mrs. Har.well Taylor.
Mr. Charles RUM, oF westhamp-
ton, is leaving shortly To spend the
greater part of the summer in Can
ada and the Adirentsa elss.
-
Mrs. J. Allison Hodges is spending
soma time In New York.
Miss Bessie Wade. of South Boston,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-28

land PARK.
Meetings.
The Confederate Memorial Literary
Society will meet on Wednesday at
II A, NJ.
The regular Juno meeting, Of Rich
mond Chapter, Y. n c.. will be held
In Lee Camp Hall q II o'clock on
Thursday morning. The meeting 10
called at this time VI the meeting
for this district will be held at Kin
sale. Va. on June 7 and Q and II 10
necessary for the Chapter to have a
meeting before that time. As q full
report from the ball is desired. mem
bers having tickets are requested to
mako returns to the chairman before
Thursday, and every member Of the
ha pier IL urged to attend the meeting.
The Birthday Party that was post
poned from last week will be given
at Park Place Church ON Monday
evening at $3.50 O'Clock. An attractive
program has boon arranged and q
pleasant evening 10 promised to all
who attend.
The regular meeting Of the Indoor
Garden Fete Association will be held
on Monday evening at 8 o'clock at
the Jefferson Hotel.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-28

i. visiting Mrs. d. N. Burgess. in High
land Park.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-28

Miss Bessie Wade. Of South Rostor
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-28

800 and SOC White Fancy
Nub Crepe voiles and Novel
ty Waistings, in nub stripes,
checks and plaids, 25c yard;
"a and So inches wide.
Soc Imported Wolfe, 29c
yard; white grounds, with
neat black stripes; also black
grounds, with white stripes,
for waists and dresses; sew
eral pretty styles.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-28

Mrs. Henry Baskerville has as her
guest at her home on the Boulevard.
Mrs Marsh, of Pennsylvania
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-28

Mrs. j. Allison Hodges is spending
some time In New York
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-01-07

At the GreYstone Social Club last Sun
day evening before the usual exhibition Of
fruit was held, Mr. X. Morris was present.
ed with beautiful smoking cabinet by
Mr.. Harry Smith, in behalf Of his fellow
members. for the kind interest he has
taken and supper, he has given towards
the welfare Of our boys IN the trenches.
Mr.. Smith pointed out that up to the
present time, these fruit exhibitions had
been the means Of realizing s3oo which
had been sent over TO England for tobacco,
TO give little comfort to the boys at the
front.
Mr.. Norris, in responding, said they
had taken him entirely by surprise, as he
never expected anything Of the kind for
the little he bad done toward providing a
little comfort to our brothers over the seas
However, u gave him very great pleasure
to be the recipient Of this smoking cabinet,
not only for its intrinsic value, but for the
spirit and good feeling in which IL had
been given.
In concluding, be thanked item very
much indeed aud wished them ali a happy
and prosperous pew year.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-01-07

The coming week at the ROYAL Theatre
promises to bring some real good shows,
each feature photoplay being specially
picked out by the management from the
worlds best markets
For Monday and Tuesday William
Faversham, the famous legitimate actor
will appear in drama In five parts called
"Oue Million Dollars" a romance OF mys
terry and intrigue. lie is supported by an
all star cast OF Metro film artists. Another
feature will be the third installment of
"Grait' serial story that Is running here
ON these two days in which Hobart Henley
and Jane Novaek play the leading roles
This particular episode tells a story OF
the Traction Grab" in large city where
they are building a subway and how the
committee Of Fifteen tries To get control
OF the finances OF the subway. There are
many thrilling scenes In this feature espec-
tally an explosion that takes place In the
subway.
On Wednesday and Thursday Valseka
Suratt appears In her latest feature photo
| play "Ihe Soul OF Broadway" "A Fox pro
! duetion, She is ably supported by William
Is. Shay aud the production is one OF the
greatest that Fox ever made. II isa story
of life in the great city of New York ON
the famous Broadway, and Miss Suratt
who is known as the best dressed woman
IN the world, will wear at least one hun.
dred aud fifty of the latest creations in
women's apparel. This fact alone cost
Thousands of dollars To get the dresses that
this actress wears. THE Mystery of the
Locked Room" three part detective
drama featuring Ben Wilson will also be
shown these two days.
Friday and saturday George AIDES best
comedy drsma "Just Out OF College" will
be shown with Eugene O'Bren and Amelia
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-01-07
JOHNSTON.

Miss Viola Bishop Of Centredale, is
visiting at Nathaniel Everetrs.
whcopng cough is prevalent in the
Reservoir Avenue district
Mrs Mary Caldwell and family spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Fitz,
Of Pawtucket.
Mrs. William Waterman was at the
home Of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Gilbert
Bishoo, on sunday.