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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-27
CHASE CITY COMPANY
ENTERTAINED ny CIrIZESs

Especial TO The Times Dispatch
CHASE CITY, Va. June 26.-The
Mecklenburg Guard. Company Z. Second
Virginia Regiment. tonight is sleeping
on the cars ready to leave for Rich
moHd Tomorrow morning at o'clock
The company leaves seventy-six strong.
Yesterday afternoon the citizens of
the city entertained the company in
the town hall Tho hall was hacked
and many persons We're compelled to
stand for lack of seating capacity The
meeting was presided over by Colonel
B. r. Roberts master Of ceremonies,
and Mayor j. ". Roberts, E. w Hud-
gins. Harvey Hollenan and Senator
Jeffrcys made addresses
Ice cream and cake. ginger ale cigars
ana cigarettes were served the mem
hers Of the company by several young
women. and Mrs. f. W. Hudgins sang
two solos.
On Saturday afternoon MT. and Mrs.
Il L. JcNreys entertained the COM
PAM a. theater party and served ice
cream and cake a.terward
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-27
POSTPONE ACTION ON
WIDENING BROAD STREET
Council Committee VIII HIVE Public
Hearing. July 10, on West
End Project.

That tho committee may give its un-
divided attention 70 the project which
has found much favor In practically all
quarters. the Council Committee on
Streets yesterday afternoon passed UNI
I'll It's next regular meeting the petit
ton OF L. J. Willingha.m. Jr.. and others.
for the widening of Broad Street to a
uniform width Of lib feet west OF West
street to the corporate limits. The
street Is now that width east of West
street and IT is sought to make the
thorouBhfare of uniform width for It's
entire distance In the West End
The matter will come up for consid-
Grafton before the committee at a pub
lie hearing on July 10. The committee
referred TO City Engineer Boiling for
his report and recommendations the
petition Of Julien Gum TO close two
alleys in the block bounded by Ken
stnSton Street Stuart Avenue and West
street. and the ordinance allowing the
Richmond. Fredericksburg and Potomac
Railroad Company to construct spur
tracks across North Tilden Street and
Mactavlsh Avenue into the plant OF
Woodward q Son.
The proposition Of II. H. George, Jr,
to dedicate to the city a strip of land
40 by 1874 feet at the corner of Thirty
first and Main Streets. adjoining Mar
shall Park, was recommended to the
Council for adoption. The committee
also favoraSly reported the contract
recommended by the Administrative
Board to be entered into with kingan
Co, for the construction OF sewer
connecting with Bacons Quarter
Branch sewer
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-27
ADJUSTMENTS
Summer Show Mt Lyric.

The frothlest. brcczicst OF fun and
two good novelty acts distinguish tho
typical summer show that attracted
overlooking houses to the Lyric yes
terday.
a unique team of tramp comedians.
with an original line OF fast patter
and some comical burlesque piano play
ing and dancing, are Cook and Lorenz
who scored the laughing hit of the new
Dill Tho millionaire Tramps." as they
arc programmed, have an act that is in
inc style OF comedy popularized by
ward and Vokes some years ago.
Max Wetly. sturdy and agile young
Fellow, with the physical stature Of an
ancient Roman gladiator. and Miss
Melissa Ten Eyck. scored heavily I'm "a
series of poses and classical dances
which they havo labeled. The Gambol
or tho Gods" The five dances are ar
tisttcally done.
William Wilson & Co. three farce
players put over n fast and amusing
comedy sketch. The Politician" in
hapny style. Wilson. in the role of an
escaped lunat!c. who imagines himself
candidate for mayor. winning fire.
quent laughs with interpolated re-
marks pertinent TO local conditions and
tories.
some move! and pleasing comedy eff
fects give che refreshing atmospher.
or ne"ncss to the songs and dances
In wh':n Jack Cushman. son Of Frank
Cushman, the famous minstrel, and Miss
Sopnle Wilson. Won repeated encores
wh'le Newport and Stirk who open
the snow. have novel and laugha b %
experimentation of comedy, acronatics
and pantonume.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-27
CASE COMES TO RICHMOND
suit Against Parker Cotton MIL. Com
phny VIII BE Tried In u. s.
Circuit Court OF AppenIs

GREENNlLLE. S. c.. June o6-Judge
j. r. johnson, of the United States
Court for the Western District OF
south Carolina. to-day. upon applica
ton OF the plaintiffs, 4. TT. Hevward
and Fl. G. Welborn, issued an order
OF supersedeas in the suit against the
Parker Cotton Mills Company, which
SUIT would enjoin the sale OF tho
Hampton Mills, subsidiary. and
would have receivers named for the
Parker Mills Company. The order.
however. stated that the sale might
he consummatcd If the defendants filed
a bond OF 100000 to protect the plain
tins. This bond was filed. The plain
t!fs now take the suit 10 the United
States Circuit Court OF Appeals. sit
ting az Richmond. 4 bond of So. 900
vas required OF the plairtiffs-appel-
iants TO protect :he defendants from
possible loss.
The sale OF the Hampton group was
completed to-day at Columbia
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-27
ACT SOON ON ARMORY
Commissioners Appointed to Apprnire
Nniue OF Lund Needed for
IIowitLerN, Inspect Site

The commissioners named by Judge
ID. G. Richardson. Of the Hastings
Court. TO appraise the value OF the prop
nrty needed for the enlargement OF tho
Howitzers Armory. North Eighth
Street. met yesterday afternoon and
went over the site.
AS the contract for this work has
already been awarded by the Admins
trative Board to j. 7. Nuckols II is ex-
pected that the commissioners will ex-
Dedite their work. The board is anx-
ious that the work OF Improvement be
started at the earliest possible moment
The commissioners include L. H. Nor
ris, II. w. Rountree, Peter White. Leroy
A. Brown and James Caskic
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-27
Y. M. c. A. PLANS UNCHANGED
Association VIII Proceed with Eo,r
Grounds Work. Despite Prospec-
tive TrpOu yIoyemcnt

AS long as there are troops in camp
mere the Young Mems Christian Asso-
ciation headquarters at Camp Stuart
VIII be open and doing business" said
;. a Ackley. secretary I'm charge OF
tne work at the Fair Grounds, yester-
gay In answer 20 the question whether
tne order for the concentration Of MILL
Tia on tho border would affect the
plans OF tho association
The \. ". 9. A headquarters at Camp
henry Carter Stuart were open yester-
day. and work is being carried on to
coh,n!c'e the p!ahs unchanged. Tho
eadins and writing roons we're already
IN use yesterday, and the game room
equipment was installed last night
me first motion picture performance
Will be given tonight
ReiiSious services under the super
vision OF Secretary S. L. Thomas. Of the
railroad Young Mems Christian Asso-
citation. will begin tonight 4 physical
director has been secured to direct ath-
ietic contests. Secretary Ackley Is be-
ing assisted by r. z. McGill and ]. A.
Gawthrop.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-27
CIVIC ASSOCIATION TO.
ELECT OFFICERS THURSDAY
Robert s. Brinkcrd. of New York. VIII
Address Annual Se.-

The annual meeting of the Civic As.
ISOLATION OF Richmond will be held on
Thursday night at $50 o'clock I'm tho
John Marshall High School auditorium.
The association will decide what stems
1t shall take toward procuring a now
charter. and provide for the election OF
a charter commission.
Tho board of directors will recon-
mend. II is stated. It's own consol.da-
ton with the associate board OF direc-
tors. and that the new body be com
posed OF seventy five men. Each body
now comprises hfty men. II will also.
recommend that the various civic as
socia tons be represented on the new
board.
Robert s. Brinkerd. secretary of the
city Club Of New York, will he tho
principal speaker OF the evening. and
addresses Will he made by DR. Stuart.
Mcclure. president Of the associations:
John Stewart Bryan. wyndham II.
Meredith and DIR. d. r. Anderson. OF
Richmond College. George w Rogers
executive secretary. will be re-elected.
and other officers will he elected for
ensuing year.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-27
COUNTY VIOLATIONS
Two Of Forty-fOur Employees of To-
hncco Company Brought Before
MngiEtrnfc,

Forty-four employees of tho Ken
lucky Tobacco Product Company QncD,
faced Magistrate Fl. II. Sunday yester-
day in Henrico County on "A charge Of
violating the Sunday labor law
Charges against r., Il. Arnold gen
eral manager. and II. c. Brockwell,
night foreman, were taken as test
cases. Each was fined So and costs and
they noted an appeal The cases OF
the remaining men We're continued until.
July ..
j. NJ Nissey. chief engineer in tho
plant appeared as witness for tho
company and claimed that the work
done on the Sabbath was necessary. as
materials used for manufacturing pur-,
poses would spoil if held over until
Monday.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-27
DELEGATES LEAVE

ABOUT twenty-five delegates from
Nschmond to the annual convention OF
the Tobacco Association of the limited
States, which will hold Its annual
meeting In Aeheville this week, Will
leave this city tonight at 1915 O'Clock
IN a special sleeper over the Southern
Railway. arriving in Asheville to-mor-
row afternoon at 2:4o o'clock. The
Richmond party will be headed by T.
NJ. Darlington. who is president of the
association.
Delegates to the Missionary Educa-
tional Association from Richmond,
moro than twenty-five strong, left this
city last night In a special sleeper over
the Southern Railway for Blue Ridge.
near Asheville. where the conference
Will be held this week.
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VIRGINIA TROOPS
READY TONIGHT
TO GO TO BORDER

Continued From First Page)
from father. the other from a mother"
1hcse requests are under consideration.
LIEUTENANT LUTZ
WON'T LEAD SIGNAL CORPS
Lieutenant +. Earle Lutz YESTERDAY
declined to accept his election as cap
tain OF the Signal Corps. and recon-
nended that an immediate appointment
he made by the proper authority to fill
the vacancy. He was unanimously
elected on last Monday by members of
the company 10 take the place made
vacant by the retirement Of Captain
Frank S. Splatt
The deciination was sent to Ad-
1utaut-0eneral Sale. who will turn i,
over TO Governor Stuart for action.
Lieutenant Luta thinks the command
OF 30 important n branch OF the SER
vice should devolve upon a man Of
wider field experience.
The name Of Captain Edwin p. Con-
quest, graduate Of the Virginia
Military Institute, and commandant
last session OF the John Marshall High
School cadet corps. has been promi-
nentiy mentioned In Connection with the
appointment OF an acting captain
IoSoihSi 1oIuiRI Will give the
.AdJutant- General authority to make
tho appointment
Lieutenant Luta win remain with
the company IN tho capacity of first
lieutenant He fs a military man Of
about eight years experience
Lieutenant John T. Rowe, Of the
United States Army. stationed at Fort
Monroe, arrived In Richmond yesterday
to oct as chief property officer for the
purpose OF receiving all State military
equipment into Federal custody.
WAR DEPARTMENT HAS NOT
YET FORWARDED SUPPLIES
Needed supplies for units recruited
above peace strength have not as vet
arrived from the War Department., but
these are not absolutely necessary to
the movement. Officials said yesterda v
that such supplies might be sent to
tho border after the troops had
reached their destination. Enough
blankets and cots are already on hand
Tho troops will leave in six trains.
three over the Seaboard Air Line and
three over the Southern Railway. Ar
engagements have been made with rail-
road officials 10 have these trains In
readiness 10 move at any time. The
movement will require the use Of FORTY
coaches for enlisted men. twelve Pull
mans. ten steel fiat cars for wagons.
twelve baggage cars and several Others
for horses.
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Are CtrclinS the Country,

William Ferreri and Frank Deluca
with their hound. Prince" and their
tame baby fox. all knights OF the road
and searchers for adventure. arrived in
Richmond yesterday on their way TO
New York after a tramp around the
border OF the United States. The wan
dere-s say that they left New York
April Is. 1914. and have made Jour
ney afoot OF l2.7S1 miles around the
edge OF the country, touching euch
cities as Portland, Me; Chicago, H. ::
Seattle, Wash: Los Angeles, Cal; New
Orleans. La: Tampa, Fla. and others
In between.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-27
Form BROTHERS MEMBERS
OF MILITIA CO1IPaEY

Especial to The Times Dispatch.
FREDERICKSBURG VA. Juno Go
Sergeant A II Stone. OF Company K,
Second Regiment. Virginia Infantry,
was elected second lieutenant to-day.
The company will leave tomorrow for
the mobilization camp In Richmond
In this company there are four
brothere. sons of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Baker. and three sons OF Mr. and Mrs.
J. A White.
Enlistments are increasing and when
tho company leaves Captain Harrison
expects TO have nearly 100 men
There has been organized hero a
troop OF cavalry and 1t probably will
be mustered into tho service within the
next few days
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-27
RoUSING SESD-oFr GIVEN
DAvvILLE'S COMPANY

Special TO Tho Times Dispatch
DANNILLE. VA. June 26.-Two
thousand citizens gathered tonight In
from, Of the municipal hall. where for
thrce-Guartcrs of an hour, speechea
were heard and a send-off given to
Company NJ. which entrained for Rich
nond after midnight The company
had 16o men. more than 100 having en-
listed since President Wilson issued the
call.
The Mayors wife pinned a small bou-
Guet OF sweet peas on tho lapel OF
each soldiers coat, and the men were
given a smoker in the armory by the
citizens.
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Sees Path of Roses
for u. S. Soldiers
DR.. DaDid Starr Jordan, Paci-
fist, Not Opposed to Peace
full Int rUcntion.
Especial to The Times-D!spatch. ]

tSpcCldi TO ne Times DlSpatCh,1
Ell PASO. TEX. June 26.-Dr David
Starr Jordan. educator and pacifist. ar
rived hero this morning as a delegate
TO represent the American Federation
Against Militarism I'm a Cancellation
conference with representatives of
Mexico. He announced that he was not
opposed TO peaceful intervention He
is, however, unalterably opposed to
war.
Frank +. Walsh. of Kaneas City, and
william j. Bryan will be DR.. Jordan's
associates at the conference. Mexico
will DO represented by Luis Manuel
RoJas. director of the National Library
ginecr. and DR.. All. editor Of big
Mexican weekly. The first session
probably Will be held the middle of
the week.
Dr. Jordan tonight outlined his plan
Tor peaceful Intervention. He said
III we are TO assume that tho Mexi-
can government is incapable Of re-
storing order in that country. then
american soldiers should be used for
that purpose. Mexico City and other
points should be occupied by our troops
believe that American occupation
or Mexico can he accomplished without
force. ] am informed that they would
have n path Of roses from Vera Cruz TO
the Mexican capital. If there was some
fighting. the United States would have
1t understood that IL would pay all in
IDENTITIES incurred thereby.
Having occupied Mexico. 1t would
then be necessary for tho American
government to make loan Of at least
sao'oooe 600 TO its southern neighbor for
the work of restoration
with this loan, public schools. pub
lie health service and all governmental
systems could be rehabilitatsd and
placed on an American standard Then
with tho government restored tho
United States forces could withdraw"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-27
WILL BE
GUESTS AT BREAKFAST

Especial TO The Times Dispatch
WARRENTON, VA. Juno o6.-Com-
pany G. Second Virginia Regiment, will
entrain at s o'clock tomorrow morn
ing for the mobilization camp at Rich
mond The company. better known as
the Warrenton Rifles, Will be given a
breakfast by the citizens Of the town.
Tho armory has been decorated for the
occasion. The company will be es-
corted to the station by practically the
whole town.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-27
NO G0OD-BYES AT DEPOT
J.yncbburS Militinmen MIST Sny Fare
well to Relatives before Co
ing to Station.

Especial 10 Tho Times-Dispatch.1
LYNCHBURG. VA, Juno 26.-Witb
the change OF orders for tho departure
Of Companies and L. Of the First
Regiment. from $3.50 to z o'clock to-.
morrow morning. orders were given to-.
day by the company commanders to
tie men to be at the armory In time
TO start for the station promptly at
$50 o'clock. 1t was learned to-day
that there will be no good-byes said
at the station.
The mon OF tho two companies arc
to be marched directly to the station
from the armory and. upon arrival. will
nntrain Immediately. Guards will bs
stationed at each coach. and after this
no one will be permitted to leave tho
train. This means adisus must be said
at home
One Of the Innovations at the sta
zion will be r. patriotic demonstration
w the church choirs Of the city. the
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-27

! mately $4,000 In 1914. and $4,000 in
1909. In addition TO the component ma
teria!s which enter into the products OF
inc establishment for the census year
there are included the cost of fuel mill
supplies. and rent OF power and heat
The cost Of materials. however, does
! not include unused materials and sun
plies bought either for speculation or
Tor use during IA subsequent period
The census inquiry does not include
! amounts paid for miscellaneous ex
penses. such as rent of Offices. ROYALTIES.
insurance. ordinary repairs. advertis-
ing. travelrfG expenses, or allowance
! for depreciation
the value of products was s2s4o3s,-
200 In 1914. and S2l9.794.O0o in 1909
the increase being s44.:.o.ooo, or 90,
! per cent The average per establish
mont was approximately $4,000 in
1914. and $4,000 in 1909.
Tn value Of products represents their
| eeiiing value or price at the plants as
actually turned out by the factories
necessarily have any relation to the
amount OF sales for that wear Tho
values under this head also Include
amounts received for work done on
materials furnished by Others
The value added by manufacture rem
resents the difference between tn. cost
OF materials used and the value of the
products manufactured from them. The
value added by manufacture was
SloS.'1a.0oo in 1914 and s9ioi1.0oo in
1909 the increase being s14.5OS, 900. or
10 per cent. The value added by
manufactures formed ilo per cent of
the tota value Of products in 1914, and
429 per cent in 1909.
SALARIED EMPLOYEES
NUMBERED D.1G4
! The salaries and wages amounted TO
! S5d.l $4,000 in 1914 and to s47255, 900
IN 1909. the increase being SS.S63, 900,
! or ISIS per cent.
! The number of salaried EMPLOYEES
was 9.16t in 1914. as compared with
s.ool In 1909. making an increase of
| 613 or 10 per cent
The maximum number Of wage earn
ers GeS.59o) for 1914 were EMPLOYED
! during September. the maximum num-
| Der Il5.e9S) for 1909 were also en-
ployed during September. The minimum
! number OF wage earners (93,522) re-
ported for 1914 were employed during
December. and the minimum number
| (s4SS5) for 1909 were employed during
| January.
| compa rative summary for the State
| for 1909 and 1914 follows:
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-27
COMMITTEE WORK LIGHT
Business Remaining on Calendar
Awnits Organization of New Coun-
Gil Next September.

The Council Committee on Claims,
which was scheduled to meet tonight,
will meet this afternoon at o'clock
the hour having been changed for the
sake of convenience.
There are few matters now pending
before this committee. Persons hav-
ing claims against the city are with
holding them, pending the organization
OF the new City Council. which will
take place on September l. To intro
duce new business before the Council
now and not have 1t disposed OF prior
20 its retirement on August 81. would
cause a needless delay, 1t was pointed
out. Business before most Of the other
committees has been reduced to a
minimum for the same reason
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-27
SENATE ACTS FAVORABLY
ON DRAFT RESOLUTION
would Authorize President to Call
National Guardsmen Into
Federal Service.
CUTS OUT AID FOR DEPENDENTS
PROVISION Substituted Under Which
Mlitiamen Having Families Who
Need Their Support Could Be Elk.
euSed-EXact Meaning Not Clear.

WASHINGTON, Juno 26.-The House
resolution authorizing tho President
10 draft national guardsmen into the
Federal service was adopted by the
'enate to-day. after n Sl.00o.0t0 ap-
froprfation to aid dependent families
OF those so drafted had been stricken
out and a provision substituted undor
"hIch guardsmen having families de-
pendent on them could be excused from
service. preamble declaring that an
emergency now exists requiring the
service OF troops, other than the regu-
lars. also was eliminated.
Thero was some confusion tonight
over the exact meaning of the rcso-
luton as finally adopted. Senator
clark. OF Wyoming. who moved to
Strike out the declaration Of an emer-
senoy, included IN his motion a pro-
poeal to eliminate also qualifying
ciause Ringing the draft authorization
on section g. OF the army rcorganiza-
ton bill
Tho preamble and qualifying clause
were striker out by unanimous con-
sent
LANGUAGE OF RESOLUTION
CAUSES SOME CONFUSION
Tho language of tho resolution as
ADOPTED was construed in some quar-
'"Fs as giving the President an unuual-
incd power Of CONSUMPTION over all
national guardsmen. II reads:
resolved by the Senate and House
or Representatives of the United States
OF America. in Congress assembled
mat tho President be. and he is
hereby. authorized TO draft into the
military service Of the United States
any or all members Of the National
quad and OF the organized militia
OF the several States and Territories
ana any and all members OF the Ma
toaei Guard and organized militia re-
serves. TO serve not exceeding three
years. nnless sooner discharged"
senator Clark said tonight his mo-
ton did not contemplate giving a con-
hcriptlon power 10 the President, and
ne did not construe the amended reso-
iut'oh as comforting much authority
~ was said tonight that should II
be found that the amended resolution
DID In fact, give the President con-
scr,pt'oe power. 81 would be modified
In conferences. to which II probably Will
be referred tomorrow
The appropriation for relief of de-
pendent families Of drafted guardsmcn
Was striker out by vote Of 45 10 40
AFTER an all-day debate Twenty-one
democrats and nine Republicans voted
I" retain the appropriation
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-27
VACANCY ON BOARD
City Electrician Seeks aInn to Fill Omen
Position on Electrical Elk
aiming Body.

City Electrician E. ". Trafford is
looking for a suitable man to recon-
mend TO the Administrative Board for
appointment to the Electrical Examin-
ing Board TO iii the vacancy caused
by the recent resignation of a. W. Wal
ton. The members Of the board now
are j. l.. SpeiGhts, electrical inspector
and Morris Hunter. a contractor
Mr.. Walton is a Journeyman. and Mr..
Trafford is seeking to name his sue
cessor from the same walk. SO AS TO
maintain the boards former equilib-
r.iii
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EAST RADToRD COMPANY
READY FOR DEPARTURE

Especial to The Times Dispatch.J
EAST RApFORD. VA, June 20
Company NJ. Second Virginia Infantry,
recruited from seventy UP to eighty
on" men, left the armory this evening
in heavy marching order and went into
camp near the East Radford station,
where II Will entrain at e:25 in the
morning for Richmond
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-27

command OF Captain r. F. Beirne. with
serenty-five men. will leave hero at
b:2O o'clock tomorrow morning by spe-
cial train. Tho boys arc ready and an
Iious TO got into service. First Lieu
tenant Somerville. who was married In
Richmond to-day. will join the COM
pany here.