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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-27

OF the Union Station Methodist
Church, returned home on Tuesday
from Chicago. whore he attended a
very important Conference on the
Unifieation of Methodism in America"
and will occupy his pulpit at both SER
vices today. The Virginia Conference
is represented on this commission by
Bishop Collins Denny, DR.. James Cam
non, Jr., and DR.. Christian.
The Rev. ]. X. Jolliff. of the LAUREL
Street Methodist Church, has been as
sisting the pastor, Rev. Roscoe NJ.
White. in a successful revival meet
ing the past week in the Methodist
Church in Ashland.
The Rev. John L. Bray will occupy
his pulpit at Clay-Street Methodist
at both services today. His evening
subject will he. The Man Who Sue
ceeds Through Opposition"
At the morning services of the First
Presbyterian Church today Messrs.
Pollard Cardozo, Albert Clay, j. w.
McCwmb. ]. S. Harvie and y. G. Wher-
ry. Jr., will be ordained and installed
as dcacons of this congregation, The
pastor, Rev Or. +. T. McFaden, will
occupy his pulpit at both services and
conduct the ordination service at the
morning hour.
Sunday School Inauguration Day
will be observed AT the Broad Street
Methodist Church this morning and
Will take the place Of the regular IL
o'clock preaching service. The exer-
cises will be of an unusually interest
ing nature During the service the
pastor, Rev. Fred. r. Chenault, and
the heads of the various departments
of the school will make short addresses,
and tell Of the work being done by
them The object of the service will
be to bring the work of the Sunday
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-27
HOLY NAME SOCIETY TO
GIVE MUSICAL MONDAY.

The members of the Holy Name So
ciety will give a musical entertainment
Monday evening In the auditorium Of
st. Patrick's Female Academy, corner
OF Twenty-Sixth and Grace Streets.
The proceeds will go to the building
fund OF the academy
The committee has been fortunate in
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-27

10 within ten OF being n one hundred
per cent increase over the registration
q 1910.
The registration fees such as we're
paid by delegates enabled the conven-
ton committee to meet all convention
expenses and will leave them sur
plus in the bank of some two hundred
dollars as far as can be estimated at
the present time.
Secretary Brown showed his execu-
tive ability by bringing the convention
off within the budget appropriated by
the convention committee. Nearly all
bills have been paid by the local treas
urer, Walter Holiday. The conven-
ton office was closed Saturday after
noon.
Miss Irene V. White, head steuog-
rapher at the Iaymen's office. has re-
turned to Norfolk. A vote OF thanks
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-27
ALL EXPENSES OF
CONVENTION PAID
Registration Fees OF Laymen's MIS-
sionary Movement G altering
Wipes Out All Bills.
WAS A GREAT SUCCESS.
Executive Secretary David Ii. Brown,
Whose Untiring Efforts Brought
Splendid Results, Receives Hearty
Congratulations.

1t will be interesting to those who
were sons&what doubtful of Richmond
being able to register more than 1900
delegates to know that the final regis
tration reported by Secretary Brown
reached 1,S40 This registration came
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-27

passer by firing In the air and wildly
chasing the fugitive, who easily out
distanced him and escaped.
The firing and general excitement
caused the rumor to go out that a
murder had been done. and for little
while Commerce Street was lively
thoroughfare.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-27

securing some of the best local talent.
and a pleasant evening is assured.
Among those assisting with the mus
leal are: Columbus Canepa. tenor: A.
w Martenstein, basso: DR.. Koblenzer.
tenor. James w. Halloran, character
soioist. and Joseph Hailoran, mono
loguist Several numbers will be rem
dered by the Mandolin Club of ST.. Pat
rick's Academy.
Mrs Thomas r. Ryan and Miss Al
leen NJ. Lord will be the piano accom-
panists.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-27

BENZ Mora Temple, No. 1873. will hold
an interesting ceremonial session Mon.
day night at Eagles Hall. Third and
Marshall Streets at o'clock. Accord
ing to the edict sent out. a big time
is In store for the members. A num-
Der of tyros are waiting to cross the
"hot sands" that carry you to the
inner shrine.
At the meeting. plans for securing
a new home will be discussed.
Refreshments will be served.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-27

At $3.50 o'clock this afternoon in the
Northside Baptist Church, Highland
Park, mass meeting in the interest,"
Of temperance and prohibition VIII De
held. at which an address VIII be maze
by Mrs, Howard II. Hoge, state presl-
dent of the woman's Christian Temper
ance Union. The Rev. S. II. Temple
man viii preside.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-27

The annual service and special SER
mon to the boys OF the Brotherhood OF
Sc. Paul, now In annual conference IN
ST. James Episcopal Church. will be
held tonight at Sis o'clock. when the
sermon will be preached by the Rev.
Thomas Hubert Jones Tomorrow ar
ternoon at o'clock the business ses-
sion will be held and the advisory
board will meet on Tuesday morning at
10 O'Clock. The first session OF the
conference was held last night at which
supper was served 10 those present.
followed by the administration of the
Holy Communion.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-27
N by denominations:
Rich Out-of-

Judge Haas Sits fer Turnsr.
Governor Stuart yesterday designated
Judge T. N. Haas, of Harrisonburg. to
sit for Judge Turner during the March
term of the court OF Rapoahannock.
Judge Turner is i'll at Emergency HOS
pital, Washington.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-27

Much interest Is already being
manifested In the coming Of DR., ;.
Parkes Cadman to Richmond. He will
he heard in the auditorium Of the
Central Y NJ G. A. on Tuesday night
in his great lecture on Life in Mod
ern Babylon" DR. Cadmau has an In
ternational reputation as lecturer and
IL one OF the most distinguished and
best-known men on the iyceum plat
form today The address 70 be given
by him ON Tuesday night Is Of a very
high order In order to insure
large attendance the price Of admits
sion has been placed at twenty-five
cents the proceeds to be used in help-
ing 70 defray the debt or tho Anu-sa :
loon League OF Virginia incurred in
the recent campaign for statewide
prohibition.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-27
Negro outruns Bullets.

Suffolk, Va, Feb. 26.--Citizens in
the vicinity OF Commerce Street were
treated to real movie scene yester-
day when Norfolk and Western de-
tective tried TO stop negro tres
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-27

on last sunday a Methodist Church
was organized at HopeweN by the
Rev pr b. F. Lipscomb, presiding ell
der of that district Eighty-eiRht
members were enrolled as charter
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-27

Nearly all the churches In Rich
mond have already begun preparation
for the great simultaneous eyangelisttc
campaign, which VIII open on sunday,
March -. and continue through the
IS. The various committees tn charge
of the plans and details Of the cam
paign arc earnestly al work. and will
do everything possible 10 thoroughly
advertise the services and secure tho
hearty cooperation OF all the congre-
cations in the city In the movement
Thousands OF church members are a.
ready praying daily for the success Of
the meetings Prayer circles In every
church are being organized and the
largest possible number Of cottage
prayer meetings will be arranged 10
lie held every night during the week,
beginning on March 6th No more
far-reachinF campaign has ever been
undertaken hv the churches Of Rich
mond, and the greatest good is sure
TO result.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-27

School In a prominent way before the
entire membership to enlist their hearty
cooperation and attendance.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-27
ON THE LORDS DAY

Comuttccr On Mcetings-Dr Cadmnn TO
ON Neutrality-suspicious. Church Or
rauscd Railroad Y. NJ { A. This
Afternoon Hon. Ia Browning Cenna-Rev. H.
TUCKER Preshood-Fisop Darst to Marry.
SERVICES OF INTEREST IN MANY CHURCHES TO-DAY.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-27

At the mems meeting to be heid
thts afternoon at $50 O'Clock at the
Central Y. NJ. c. A. the speaker will
be the Hog, George l.. Browning,
m ernber OF Tho Heuse OF Delegates
from Orange County. His subject will
be backward or Forward 2" Mr.
Bkowning has taken very prominent
p4rk-ins urging the passage OF quite
a number OF measures in the present
session OF the Legislature looking to
tha moral welfare OF the state, He
is a popular speaker, and will have
a stirring and helpful message Tor
those who are fortunate enough to
hear his address this afternoon.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-27

The following visiting speakers will
he heard in Richmond pulpits today,
viz:
ADMINISTRATIONS c. r. Crosland,
Of Fork Union Academy, at Paramount
baptist: Rev. John w Dixon, at High
land Park Methodist, and DR.. T. \.
Potts, at Centenary Methodist
Evening-The Rev. Frank Moody
Purser, at Tabernacle Baptist. and DR..
T n. Potts, at Barton Heights Meth
odist.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-27

In St. Paurs Church, Norfolk, on
Thursday. the Rev. Herbert Nash
Tucker. OF Boydton. was ordained to
the priesthood of the Protestant Epis-
copal Church, In the presence of many
prominent laymen and members OF
the clergy. Mr.. Tucker is a son OF
Bishop Coadtutor Beverly cambridge
Tucker. of Lynchburg. He is grad
uate Of william and Mary College, the
University of Virginia and the Vtr-
Qinla Theological Seminary. He is a
very popular young minister, ana has
been doing a splendid work in the sec
ton of the State where he has been
located.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-27

mem bers OF the new organization. At
an early date steps will be taken for
the erection OF a church building.
This new work is in direct charge OF
the Rev. c. a. Tucker, who has been
very active in his efforts towards
building up congregation. The out
,cck for the future OF this new con-
eregatlon SIS quite promising.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-27

THE Second Coming OF Christ" Will
be the interesting subject discussed
by the Rev J Arthur VIM. pastor
Of the Barton Heights Methodist
church. at the meeting to be held this
afternoon at 800 O'Clock at the Rail
road Y. NJ. c. A. Or. VIM Is speak
or Of much ability, and always has
message worth while. The meeting
this afternoon will be open TO ooth
ladies' and gentlemen. and large au-
ljence will no doubt greet the speaker.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-27

At a recent congregational meeting
OF the R!vermont- Avenue Presbyte-
ran Church, Lynchburg. unanimous
cau was extended the Rev. f. NJ. De-
lans,. or Richmond. to become pastor
81 this church. Mr. Delaney is "A ma
tive Of Bristol, and will graduate this
wear from the Union Theological
Seminary Of this city. He expects TO
begin regular work in his new pas
torate about the first of June.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-27

Announcement has just been made
that Mr.. Charles b. Bare, formerly
student secretary of the executive
committee of the virginia State Young
Mems Christian Association, has gone
90 Egypt to take up religious Nork
among the Ina!an troops OF the hrit-
tsr army. He expects to return to
the states In October to resume his
studies in the Union Theological Sem
mary, New York. Mr.. Bare is ma
tive Ct Egypt, where his father Is
now presto ent OF Reid Christian Col
leze. Lucknow. India. 1t 10 believed
that his work will he great success.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-27

The Rev. William Lockhart Ball.
pastor OF the Tabernacle Baptist
Church, has been In series of inter-
esting revival meetings the past week
with the West End Baptist Church of
Petersburg. He has been heard by
large congregations at each service.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-27

NtfIcDulE I1t IRIS DcEi NEAR ny
large congregations at each service.
The twelfth anniversary OF the Fell
lowship League of the Central Y NJ.
G. A. was delightfully."- observed by
the members OF that organization on
Thursday evening. The anniversary
address was delivered by the Rev.
Fred r. Chenault, pastor OF the
Broad Street Methodist Church. Dur
ing the evening musical selections
were rendered by the Lyric Quartette
and the Association Orchestra. The
anniversary dinner was served by the
woma1's committee Of the association.
The officers of the league for the en-
suing year are: President. A. V. Rus
sell; Vice Presidents, A. Harrison
+ Saunders and r. c. Hawkins, Jr.; Sec
retar.t. Thomas Semmeg, Jr. Assist
ant Secretary. W. r. McBain: Treas
urer, H c. Johnson; Leader s. X.
Mckee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-11-29

cent on that part of city tax payable
December 1, 1916 A motion by Mr..
LAWYER to nonconcur in report OF the
committee was lost, and the report
of the committee was adopted.
The joint committee on Finance
and Fire reported that the weather
is net now favorable for the con
struction of a Fire Engine house in
the annexed territory and that the
Finance committee reserve funds
from the IL per cent allowance when
conditions are favorable, and the re-
port was adopted.
The joint committee on Finance,
Fire and General laws reported pro-
gress on the fire protection propo-
sition referred to them on Novem-
Der %, 1915 and the matter was re-
committed to the same joint COM
mittee.
The committee on Streets recon-
mended that the road on north Wash
ington street be repaired for use
this winter and the report was adopt
ed.
The committee on Streets reported
that no permanent remedy can he
made to the gutter on east side of
PAYNE street from Princess to
Queen streets until the street IS
severed ard paved, and the report
was received.
Upon recommendation of the COM
mittce on Streets permission was
Granted Mr.. C. r. Keith to construct
cement steps in front Of his property
in George Washington Park.
The committee on Streets, recon-
mendcd that the Corporation Attor-
| new investigate and report, the legal
rights to Reinekers Lane between
Duke Street extended and Diagonal
Road. The report was adopted and
the committee instructed to consult
the Corporation Attorney.
An ordinance authorizing the
Mayor to sign proper deeds and
quit claims on certain lots in George
Washington Park, was offered by
Mr.. Carlin and referred to the joint
committee on Finance and Genera
Laws.
Resolutions adopted by the Boar
of Supervisors of Frederick COUNTY
Va, was received,
Resolution adopted by Seminole
| Tribe of Red Men, recommending thu
passage of "cul'few Law" was re-
cciyed and referred to the Commit,
tee on General Laws.
A resolution, appropristing $5GS.dl
for repairs to Columbia Engine
valves for motor engine and fire by
drant in George Washington Park
was referred to the joint commlttc:
on Fire and Finance.
The Board of Aldermen convcne'
in Joint session to elect Il corpora
ton attorney for the uneXpired tern
of the late Samuel P Fisher.
Mr.. Field nominated Mr. II. Noe
Garner and he was elected by tho
following vote: Messrs, Wools
Evans, Field. Wattlcs. Desmond
Bales, Pohl, Carln, Burke, c. S. Bal
lenger, Lawler. Smith, Marbury
Brill, W. w. Ballenger, Robinson
Harrison, Wilkins and Fitzgerald
10. The ioina session then dissolved
and the board adjourned.
HOWARD w. SMITH, President
Tcste Daniel r. Stansbury.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-11-29
CLERK STOLE $l6O, 900
New York Clerk Expended Sum il
Lavish Living.

New York, Nov. 2S.--Adolph j.
Loef'ler, clerk, 30 years old, yester-
dav confessed to having robbed his
employers, Francis II. Leggett &
Co., of more than 100000 during the
past two years.
His almost "uncanny DESIRE" as he
expressed it, to live in luxury, brought
his downfall. Locfflcr readily admit
ted this to M. r. Ryttcnberg, as.
sistant district attorney.
Before Magistrate Marsh in the
Jefferson Market Court, he was
charged with larceny and forgery
He pleaded guilty and was held with
out bail for the grand jury.
Four years ago, he said, he livet
in poverty in $3.50 room in East
Twenty-ninth street, He ate at Il
cheap restaurant and bought hi!
clothing at bargain sales.
He then was employed, as he was
up to the time Of his arrest, by thu
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-11-29

her body in her home at Cos Clenoldeh
avenue he went to Druid Hill park
and cast himself into Druid Hill Lake
and was drowned.
In connection with the coronation
Of Charles as King of Hungary
new Slav state may be proclaimed
saws the London Times. 1t is to be
created from parts of Montenegro
Serbia, Dalmatia, Croatia BOSNIA
and Herzegovina.
Officials of the railroad brother
mods whose members, employed py
;be Nashville, Chattanooga ana 81.
1onis Railway. are voting on strike
proposal, have issued a statement
charging that the road was employ
inc unfair means to. prevent the men
| from voting their convictions. Inc
statement replied to one by ROAD
| officials giving notice that strikers
/; would forfeit their priority STANDING
with the company.
Frank G.. Friend, yardmastcr at
/ BuFalo for the Nickel Plate ka'l-
road has informed the arbitration
hoard, which is trying to settle inc
difference between the swltchmen ;
union and 10 railroads in New YORK
that he believed the cight-hour DAY
would increase, drinking among ran,
road switchmen, because they "ouio
have more leisure.
Charles f. Hughes plurality IL
Minnesota at the recent presidential
election was 500 votes, the State
, Canvassing Board determined yes
terday. Discovery Of slight errors
in the original tabulation resulted II
. net loss of four votes by MI
| Hughes, the final official count oe
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-11-29

Leggett Company. He started at Sl2
a week. =
Thus he lived until ABOUT, two
years ago, when he was given $50 a
week.
Then he married a pretty young
stenographer. Although his salary
was still $25 a week, here is the way
he lived: ,s.,......
He had an apartment in West S6th
street. He paid $50 month The
furniture cost him about $4,000,
he said.
Two of the rugs in the apartment
cost him $1,000 each, and he pro-
duccd bills to prove it. Tiger skins
eave added warmth to his home.
His bric-a-brac cost many thous'
ands of dollars.
He had a livericd chauffeur to
whom he paid $25 a week-the same
amount he received from Leggctt &
Company.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-11-29
OFFICIAL
Board Of Aldermen

At, q regular meeting of the Board
Of Aldermen of the city of Alcxan-
dria, Va, held November %, 1916,
there were present:
F.. r. Marbury, esq, President, and
Messrs. Brill, Robinson, Ballengelr;
Harrison. wilkins, and Fitzgerald
Mr.. wilkins, at the request OF
Police Commissioner R. E. Knight
submitted an ordinance providing
making it Il misdcmeanor for any
person under the age OF sixteen
wears to be found in the streets OF
allows Of the city fifteen minutes
after the ringing of 4 curfew bell,
and providing penalty for infractior
of the same. -,
The ordinance was referred to the
Committee on General Laws, Police
and Health. ,
Tho following were received from
the Common Council and their ac
ton occurred in:
Rcpo,ts of Committees on FINANCE
and Fi1c on a resolution approprlat.,
inr $4,000 for the construction Of
:; new ire engine house in the newly
annexed territory.
Renor; of Committee on Finance
Fire AMI General Laws on report
Of the citizens committee in re-
ference to fire protection, etc.
Rcpo,t of the Committees or
+; Finance and General Laws on pctI-
| lion allowing discount on tax b!lIS
Maid December l, 1916.
Rcnnt of the Committee on
! Streets on a communication from tht
| Alexandra Automobile Club con-
corning proposed repairs to north
Washin tton street.
Repolt OF the same committee OF
- nctitnn of C. R. Keith for per,
missicn to extend the steps IN front
of his residence in George WASH
inpton Park one foot on city street
Repdt of the same committee ~
rcsdution requesting the Corpora
| ton Attorney to take proper step
lookihs 10 the re-opening Relneckcr:
Lane!from Duke street to the Dag
onal Road. .,
Re,ort of the same committee o.
q resolution in regard to the com
nlain of Max Sperlin Of the condl
lions 1T the southwest corner o
Princess and Payne streets.
Re,ort of the Committees OF
Finance and General Laws on pcti
lion # J. R. AMI H. 3. Cation FOL
= mi claim to lots in George wash
ingtor Park. 49,, j.,
Communication from the Board @
Supervisors of Frederick County, il
rerarl to proposed road improve
mcnts from Alexandria to the vale!
Turnpike. NJ, >.
Resolution of Seminole Tribe O
Red Wen endorsing the movement
for tie passage of curfew law.
Resolution providing for an APP
propration CT $56S. 40 for repairs
TO fir. apparatus, etc
The Aldermen proceeded to TIT
chamber of the Common Council to1
the purpose of participating in thu
| election Of corporation attorney
I and uoon their return adjourned.
F.. >. MARBURY, President:
Tcstc: Luther II. Thompson. Clerk.
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JUST RECEIVED-1S oil rain coats,
$3.50; IL canvas wool lined 40;
10 black striped wool lined $3.75;
s English mole skin wool lined,
$3.50; 200 horse blankets $500 to
$3.50; 25 wool and plush robes IS.
to $3.50; rubber boots 1928, S3.5o,
$500 to $500; 100 pairs canvas
leggins 40, so and Csc pair; speo-
cal for Friday and Saturday, 500
yards floor cover oilcloth 2 yards
wide zoe square yard; rs yards
(Linoleum, 2 yards wide 4Oc square
yard; 100 yards new stair carpet,
velvet Brussels, at SLIP yard; 10
mating rugs, pink, blue or green
woven $500; 1 rug, 12x11.3, $500;
rug, velvet, 12x9 $3.50; 3 rugs
Brussels 1919, $3.50; s rugs y
*, $3.50, S14.50 and $3.50; so
yards crex carpet yard wide at
l5c ward; 25 bed comforts cot size
Csc; 25 bed comforts "a size SIPS;
25 bed comforts large double $1.75
1913. $2.35 BERNHEIMER AND
CO.. 200 King street.
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NEWS OF THE GAY

Fourteen merchant vessels were
renorted sunk yesterday by torpe-
dooc mines or other agencies OF war.
rbev represent an aggregate ton
,,,,.o calculated at 22,144. The ag-
eregate loss reaches the enormous
total of sl1,o72,o0O.
/, The American steamship Chenluhs :,
,,;th q crew Of 35 men, practically all
Americans. was sunk by gunflre anu
tornedo fire, presumably by an AUS
+r;,n submarine, on Sunday morning
meow Cabo De Gaia, Spain. The ere"
If the vessel were given time to take
70 the boats, and the submarine Tow,
od the boats to within five miles u
tho Spanish shore, where they were
abandoned The Spanish steamer
ciner rescued the men and iahueo
them safely at Valencia, The Chemus
,vos hound from New York for Genoa
and carried general cargo. She suhF
with the American flag flying at mel
stern. Capt. John L. Duffy having
formally refused to lower it,
A Lackawanna train pio"e'
through a group of GO munl''0I
workers on the station psatiolm a.
Kingsland, N. j., last night and tnres
we're killed,four mortally hurt ana Il
received minor injuries. Passengers
on the train were thrown into a panl'
80 human bodies were thrown IN three
directions by the locomotive. Sew
eral women tainted.
Because his offers Of love anc
marriage were spurned, George
pruerer, 2G years old, shot and kill
ed pretty q year old Annie Roth
in Baltimore Monday night. Leaving