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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-04

the Teuton. because he was the agent
OF his government (bcsidcs being vice.
consult to supply his government with
so many hoSShcadS of tobacco ut Il fixed
price, and every hogshcad that would
pass muster was accepted. regardless
Of what the agent paid for the tobacco.
and that margin made him wealthy
The writer recalls one such vicc-con-
SUI and ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS w. Hanne-
winckle. lie died comparatively young
and left large fortune. He was sue
ceeded by Otto Noting. who lived out
the full measure OF his days. and also
left large fortune. in addition 10 n
large family.
MIR. Thomas rutherford built n mill
on the canal above the water works
but fire destroyed it--more than once
perhaps--and. finally 1t was not rebuilt
Air. rutherford found tobacco. whence
his large fortune was derived much
more profitable than milling During
the war of 1912. he accumulated n vast
store of tobacco. which he stored on
his extensive premises. on part Of thu.
side OF which Linden Row. on Frank.
lin Street. between First and Second
was afterwards built. not daring to
store IL near the port. for fear of n
similar raid as on Washington. when
tobacco would have been "A ROYAL prize
Inc citizens of Richmond should
erect splendid temple to the honor of
tobacco. because. as said. 1t Is and viii
continue 10 be the source OF its wealth
III tobacco is an evil. 1t were we'll that
there be many more such evils, for to-
nacco diSpenSes more happiness among
inc weary sons of men than any other
gift of nature. Then. honor tobacco
with splendid temple. say r. though
have never myself used tobacco in
any form.
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SAINTS GROTTO TO STAGE
CARE YOU A MASON?"
Yelled Prophets Expect 10 MIKE Ills
tory for Amateur ThentrIcnis


THAT playground Of Masonry SAINTS
Grotto, Mystic Order of Yelled Prophets
OF the Enchanted Realm. is preparing
for the presentation on "Wednesday OF
the threc-act farce. Are You Il Masono'
IN which Thomas a. Wise, Americas
light comedian, achieved his greatest
success
The general committee in charge OF
arrangements consists OF George j.
Hooper. chairman; Craig Pelouze and
T.. X. Phillips. vice -chairmen, and half
Il score Of other prominent prophets
lheS nave engaged 10 stage the pro-
duction William VanSize. manager
actor and stage director OF wide ex-
perience. and the east for Are You a
Mason" has been assembled By Mr.
NanSiZe. and is now in rehearsal daily
ut the Masonic Temple.
III is announced that the prophets
are determined that this single per-
formance OF Are You a Mason" shall
go down in local history az marking a
new era in amateur ;heatricais in Rich.
mond. While several OF the piayers in
the cast have had the ADVANTAGE of
experience on the professional stage.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-04

nv woman or man in the company
no" In the theatrical profession Vii
the single exception of the s,,s~ ,I
rector. who Is not In the acting GU,
IL is the purpose or tho N,.o,
present only amateurs in this nros,,
ton. Most Of the male cb,r,n,
the merry farce are Ia 10 ,,..
members OF SAINTS Grotto THO n.a,,,
ing rights have been secured 49,, =,
owners or the manuscript. and the cor
piete scenic settings used in ,ha -.
nal production will be Skinned n pt.,
mond from New York for mi.
formancc. While the date has haa
ue"iii'eE nAed as June Z. the commit
tee has not yet decided in which ~ t,|
thca'ers the production will be prn
scented.
Here Is the complete cast for "a
You a Mason?":
George Fisher, stock broker and for
mer actor. .............. Billy Burkl
Frank Perry. his friend w. c.
Amos Bioodgood, OF Rockford II,
father-ih-!a" ..........c W. Gosh
John Iialton. a gentleman farmer
from upstate ......... Luther Tile
Hamilton Travers. usher at a music
hal ......t...#....... T.. r. Schmidt
Ernest Morrison. a young archt-
tect ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Clyde c. Roper
Policeman ................ Hugh McCow
Mrs. Caroline Bioodrood
Miss Josephine FiRns|
Mrs. Bloodgood's daughters:
Eva tMrs. PerryD Observation-Disclosures.
Miss Isabelle Sirnmonl
Annie MISC Jogr,a
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-04
FEW RANDOM SKETCHES
OF 0LD-T|ME RICHMOND
; Residents Here Before War Had
Little in Way of Diver
SionS.
TOBACCO BACKBONE OF TRADE
Virginia Weed Has Been Source OF
Many Fortunes-Shipping Activity
Soon Killed by New Iork's SUI
perior Advantages.
ny LEWIS n. HAIR.

Long before the BIRTH OF the present
generation-and even before the birth
OF Charles Z. Davis. who recently died
At the age Of rinety-nve-m father.
John g Blair and William Barrett were
intimate friends and my father named
his second son for Nj. Barrett. Moth
inr more was heard or this incident,
til wears Io-er when Tho VIII IF Mr..
Barrel, revealed mo fac, ,hat his name
.ats ,aa been laf, l,racv Of ;, 600
,s ,ir,o ,rocr.ssos md i,.or.e,s
,,t,a i,.;,,,,o, -a,oxo - ,...,,.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-04
congenial environments.

congental environments
Last summer the scholarships to tho
New York School OF Fine and Applied
Art were won by two Richmond women.
Misses Emily Hall and Luzelle Mont
Somcry. who had also been students
or the Art Club Of Richmond Among
the alumni or the summer school who
nave won distinction in the art world
are K. X. Kearfott, of Martinsville
who is now New York Illustrator:
pusald Walker. OF Richmond: George
shepherd, Of Petersburg. now working
In New York. and Miss Bowles, of
Staunton.
Mr.. Smith Is we'll known here by the
many portraits he has painted of Rich
mond people as we'll as his social CON
hection. HIS wife was Miss Alice Nell
son. Of West Grace Street
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-04
SUMMER ART SCHOOL
WILL OPEN ON JUNE 20
C0urse M University ar Virginia VIII
&c Under Direction or Dun
can Smith.

The summer art school at the I-ni-
Nersity of Virginia. under the director
snip OF Duncan Smith. Will lie held this
year from June 20 10 August 3 The
announcement il of special Interest 70
Richmond people. as the school affords
those particularly Interested in art an
accessible and pleasant place to spend
a portion Of tho no. weather amid most
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-04

time Richmond flour was protected by
the general belief that only Richmond
ncur would escape souring in cross
ins the equator: but that legend was,
in time. exploded.
In former days Richmond was n
rcd-hot whiG city. and the few Demo-
Gratis seemed like IL blot on Il fair pros
rcct. The Democrats were OF two
classes the gentleman clasS--few in
number. hut large enough TO tll all
State and Federal oihccs-and the
workers and shouters Tie partv's
headquarters were in a factory on tho
east side OF Eighth. between Main and
franklin Streets. and was dcrisively
called the Sweat House
Richmond was not always true to it's
party. There was II leather merchant.
James NJ. Crane. u most cstimable man.
but he WIS Il Northcrncr: and there was
his son. Adoniran Judson Crane Il
lawyer. The latter was UP for Wing
Senator from the city. and was OPP
posed by John Howard. bright young
Democrat and also a lawyer. During
the campaign prejudice was invoked.
and Howard was elected.
When news of the death or former
President Andrew jackson reached Rich
mond. a Wing. passing down Main
Street and seeing Uncle Billy" Wal
lace in front OF his shop, accosted him
thus:
We'll. tncie Billy. General jackson
is dead
Yes" responded Uncle Billy. Gen
erral Jackson is dead"
Uncle Billy, do you think General
Jackson was a good man."
Yes replied Uncle Billy. "a very
good man.
But do YOU think Uncle Billy. that
General jackson has gone to heaven"
Well. AZ 70 that. l cawn't say" re-
piled Cnclc Billy, but this can say:
that ii General jackson had made mp
his mind 10 go to heaven. all he'll
couldn't have stopped him.
TOBACCO INDUSTRY
ATTRACTS FOREIGNERS
The cannr Scot always ahounded in
Richmond. and. in later times. Ger
mans appeared. and whenever a we'll
appearing Scot or. Tcuton was seen it
was needless to inquire his oCcupa-
ton. for il would surely be found that
he uorshiper of that blessed
ed-tobacco-and all grew rich i'm
the business. The Scot. because the
Scotchmen controlled. in great degree.
the tobacco trade of Great Britain; and
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-04

in the possession of his family. Fur
Their down Firth TO Cary was the hand
some home OF William p. Strother
cashier Of the Exchange Bank.
Adjoining MIR. Barrett's residence, in
the rear, was his tobacco factory.
Having thus everything handy, Mr..
Barrett led secluded life. and made
large fortune. Mr.. Barrctt's end was
tragic: his dressing gown took fire,
and he was burned to death William
Barretts brother, Alexander. was con-
sidered man OF extraordinary ability,
and Richmond was TOO small for him:
he needed 4 much broader theater. and
| think he made his home in London.
The last member OF the Barrett fam
lily in Richmond. so far as ] know was
Ben T. Barrett, 4 lawyer. who is now
living IN Philadelphia. His father WAS
Nelson Barrett who married Il daugh-
ter Of Richard q. Norris. wealthy
planter. who came To Richmond from
Buckingham County. MIR. Alorriss
children-both daughters and sons
were unusually handsome. one Of the
girls ran off To be married. and. in the
pursuit. one OF tho fugitive party was
slain. "MuGse" Morris. another of
the daughters was 4 beautiful girl
,,i -
~
the river below Rockets. but the war
= i'e'
failed.
~ the period mentioned, except
about Rocketts-which was lively from
.,I, ,'''',o''' We - 'l'' as
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I,,.,,.a,, ST., "''"
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f'".N AM EDITIONS
Afford EAttIEHfNT
In those days citizens of the world .
and papers told lis little more Of the
world than saw. Dr Marx was
marked phenomenon. because he had 4
received his medical education In Paris .
Richmond was then practically the
world. 50 far as its citizens were con- 4
ccrned. Their being conferred in church +
going, Sunday schools and prayer
meetings. then termed. by Presby- !
Deming graphic., 1916-05-05

Aftsr eight months Of travel In "a
less than ten or twelve states Of the
greatest country under the face Of
the sun, the good Dsming friends
don't know how beautiful those two
words "home again" seem to me.
Not only ''home again" to the most
modern and progressive city in the
Greater Southwest, but "home again
in the dear old Graphic office, and
] want to stop right here and say
that in all my travels ] have never
found as good local weekly news
papers as are published right here
in my home city, and ! have never
seen the Deming spirit equalled in
any community. This is broad
statcmeut, but is made without hes
itation or mental reservation.
have never ceased to boost my
home town and am proud to say II
is one Of the best known and most
admired cities of its size in the Unit
ed. States. Everybody has heard of
Deming, although inquiry may often
be made, "What is the capital OF
your statef" Under cmfwypvbgkqi
your statef"
! have studied under the most
favorable conditions the operation of
chambers of commerce, great and
small, and have learned from the
master minds the best methods nov
in use to obtain commercial suprem-
acy. have worked in the organ-
zation and operation of commercial
bodies, but have yet to sue the Dem
ing spirit equalled.
II seems so good to grasp the hands
of real friends and have them look
me straight in the eye and say: T'm
glad to see you back" II makes life
worth living and emphasizes the spir.
il of cordial hospitality fro which
Deming is so noted.
To my friends that so Loyalty sup
ported the Graphic in former years
when Holt and DePuy picked up the
weakly little sheet and started COM
muntiy building, ] anticipate tn.
same cordial support and encourage
ment and in turn shall expect to
render the same service, aided and
a etter by my associate, Mr.. Ely aud
my neighbor booster, Editor Vallan
digham.
We will all pull together for a big
ger, better, buster Deming. II is the
best city in the Southwest and we
can prove il in thousand ways.
Since getting hack into the Graphic
harness. ! have been offered cham
her of commerce job in Texas with
salary better than many state Of
ficers, but there is absolutely moth
ing doing. Deming is the town for
me. II has a great future that grows
brighter and brighter every day. and
! want to get in on the game and
help do some polishing.
Most cordially,
Willard +. Holt.
Deming graphic., 1916-05-05

The retiring mayor, John Corbstt.
has earned the pIaudits Of his people.
lie has been on the board for seven
years and has never failed to look
after the interests Of the public night
and day. He has never shirked from
duty or lodged an issue and has
played the game on the square. He
has been n mighty useful citizen TO
Deming and is yet. Long live our
honOred townsman.
Deming graphic., 1916-05-05

why not some of the old time
seven day religion in this country
again2 | don't mean seventh day re-
ligion-we have too much Of that now,
often wonder what some Of you
who have your religion on Sunday
would do il you died on Wednesday.
! suppose you would go to Heaven for
one day in the week and to Alamagor-
do for the other six. / spent two
days in Alamogordo between trains
this morning."-I.ou Beauchamp.
Deming graphic., 1916-05-05

Harvey Lester, the 4-year-old son
of Mr.. and Mrs. John Lester, while
playing with u group Of boys Tuesday
afternoon, accidently received an in
jury over the left eye that rendered
him unconscious for several hours.
DIR. Steed was called and the lad is
now able to be about as usual. Ii
was u close call, however.
Deming graphic., 1916-05-05
See Huuh's Mere

Big hearted "Hughie" Williams
state corporation commissioner who
has friends all over New Mexico, was
greeting his old neighbors here this
week. They are getting SO they like
him as well at Santa Fe as they do
here and that's going some.
Deming graphic., 1916-05-05

Norris A. Nor1hsaa, sajeys W.
distinction and honor Of bsing one Of
the youngest executives Dsming hes
ever had. lie came to Dsmins whon
he was a very little chap and ~
town very little town, and has seen
the growth of the town from almost
nothing 10 its present enviabls po-
sition among important cities Of ths
Southwest.
The new mayor is live product Of
Southwestern life and graduate Of
our matchless military institue at
Roswell. lie is but 30 years Of age,
but knows how to make things 20 and
go right, and the beauty Of 1t is be
will have n mighty nice bunch to
work with.
Deming graphic., 1916-05-05

Attorney and Mrs. 4. b. Garcia
have gone to Albuquerque, where Mr..
Gnrcia will practice his profession.
They leave vast circle of friends in
Dcming.
Deming graphic., 1916-05-05

4
~ back back" mak" u
u
n way into the hearts
\ who ir
that he has etued cities
IN
IN he "a
for NJ, Tong
Deming graphic., 1916-05-05

Chris Raithel, accompanied by DR..
Hoffman, took his little daughter,
Christine, to III Paso, this week to
have her tonsils removed. DIR. Starl,
performed n very successful oper-
alton.
Deming graphic., 1916-05-05

The local department Of the Meth
odist Missionary Society will meet at
the home of Mrs. W. L. Foulks, 3l3
). Nickel avenue Thursday after
noon, May IL. AT the close of the
business session, the mission study
class will discuss the second chapter
of "The Kings Highway" led by
Mrs. J. b. Taylor.
Deming graphic., 1916-05-05

Luna County Road Board of the
County of Luna, and State Engin-
eer of Santa estate of New Mexico,
will receive at their office in the city
II Deming. New Mexico, on the fifth
day of June, 1916, at 3 p. m. of said
day, sealed bids for the construc-
tion of II wooden bridge consisting
of i've (5) thirty-onc foot (31)
span On wood piles, over the MIN
bres river on the section line between
sections five (5) and six (6), twp.
20, s. r. 10 W. Bids will be made
according to the plans and specif-
cations to be had upon application
TO the County Road Engineers Of
fee at Demine, New Mexico. which
plans and specifications must be re-
ferred TO in the bid.
All bids must be accompanied by
u bond to the sum of $4,000, with
two or three sureties thereon, a check
certified to the satisfaction Of said
Road Board will be acceptable. The
construction Of said bridge to be COM
pleted sixty days (6O) days after the
date Of contract.
Upon acceptance of bid, the sue
cessful bidder will be required to fur.
nish bond in the sum of the con-
tract price, conditioned upon the
faithful performance of the contract
entered into between the Luna Coun-
ty Road Board and such successful
bidder.
The Luna County Road Board re
serves the right to reject any and nll
bids.
LUNA COUNTY ROAD BOARD
BY s. W. Almy, County Road Engr.
May s to June 9.
c. c. Star, manager of the tung-
sten mines in the W .orio range. re-
ports lively business.
+. c. Wells drove another Stude-
baker from FL Paso last Saturday.
Twelve Meedles Club
The Twelve Needles Club was most
delightfully."- entertained at the home
OF Mrs. Carl Pugh last week. The
guests were Mrs. Fl. Dial and Mrs.
j. d. Todhunter. Dainty refresh
ments were served. There was punch
and an ice course. The next meeting
is to be at the home Of Mrs. Glenn
ems.
New subscriptions are fast walk
ing into the Graphic Office of their
own accord.
Don't look as though Fl Paso has
much OF war scare on, when her
building permits were $4,000 more
for the month of April this year than
for the same month last year. War
scare is a joke.
As evidence Of increasing pros
perity, B. L. Mckinney, who supplies
milk to the local Harvey House, says
the milk order has doubled within a
month. sI1oa
Deming graphic., 1916-05-05

Superintendent Taylor could work
in dozen counties as conductor or
instructor. His last call is from Ed
dy county.
Deming graphic., 1916-05-05

SHOES REPAIRED-while You
wait at Orr's Electric Shoe Shop at
2O2 Gold avenue. 26tf
SECOND HAND GOODS-We pay
highest prices for second hand
goods that are IN good condition.
Likewise we sell househoud good that
eggs for Matching from selected fine
are practically good as new at very
low prices.
Eisele Furniture Co.
28tf.
Deming graphic., 1916-05-05

The Deming Art Co., will open
in the Baker Building on Spruce
street next week.
Deming graphic., 1916-05-05

vaught 4 Watson, among Deming's
popular legal lights, have just pur-
chased a latest model Maxwell of
Wells-Peugh and will soon be dem
onstrnting their ability to keep to
the Right"
Deming graphic., 1916-05-05

FOt'ND-A pair of nose glasses, css
be recovered at this Office on proof ol
ownership. 1lti
White Lime Treatment Tor h,bcrcu
losis aud catarrh. W. V. Stewart
2l4 South Gold avenue 81
TO EXCHANGE 80 acrss Of decided
land ] l-2 mile Of La lara, Colo, in
the San Louis Valley. All level and
can be cultivated. Has good water
right fully paid. To exchange for
Mimbres Valley land. See Fred
BOARD AND ROOM-At the Wing
Tent Cottages, for health seekers
rates reasonable; five blocks from
post office on old grade road. 22tf
POULTRY FOR SALE-Purc bred
White Leghons bought and sold !;
stock. The Wing Poultry Yards, on
old grade road, Deming, N. N. 22tf
BILL WELLS AUTO LIVERY.
and repair shop; all work guaranteed.
Halle Walker in charge Of repair
work. 25tf
Deming graphic., 1916-05-05

james Hamilton and Ray Mulvany,
of the Hamilton Brothers Construct
ion Co., were welcome callers in tho
Graphic office today.
Deming graphic., 1916-05-05

+. r. Fuller, Of the Los Angeles
Tanning company, made his first WIS.,
il to Deming this week and when he
talked to the Graphic representative,
he grew very enthusiastic in praise Of
town. 81 am very much impressed
with your progressive spirit and can
say that everything looks god to me.
Deming is sure some town."
Mr.. Fuller left a nice little bundle
of money here for hides and will con-
time that custom indefinitely.
Social Circle
The Social Circle Of the Presby-
terian church meets with Mrs. s. d.
swops Nay II.
Deming graphic., 1916-05-05

Mrs. Frank Wyman of Silver City,
has been guest at the home Of DR..
s. ID. Swope this week.
Deming graphic., 1916-05-05

Miss Mary Lou Swope completed
a very uccessful term Of school at
Hillsboro. The board Of education Is
unanimous in its desire that she re-
turn next year.
Deming graphic., 1916-05-05

FOR SALE-Choice barred Ply
mouth Rock eggs for setting; 81 for
l5 eggs. Phone 215. 29tf.
Deming graphic., 1916-05-05

Harry Edwards, of Cooks Peak
Mining Company, says his concern is
shipping about 125 tons Of ore per
month.
Deming graphic., 1916-05-05
FOR RENT

FOR RENT--2-room adobe house
newly plastercd. ompletely furnished
for housekeeping. Apply to II. Dean
or J. V. Schurtz. 35tf.
Deming graphic., 1916-05-05

FOR RENT--A nicely furnished
house; porch, trees and garden; To-
Gated on Ruby avenue; apply to Har-
ry Dean or J. V. Schurtz, the lum-
herman. 33tf
Deming graphic., 1916-05-05

FOR SALE-Jersey milk cows fresh.
Address or see John s. LOFTS, Came,
N. M. 32tf.
Deming graphic., 1916-05-05

As evidence Of increasing pros
perity, B. L. Mckinney, who supplies
milk to the local Harvey House, says
the milk order has doubled within a
month. s1aaH
Deming graphic., 1916-05-05

FOR SALE-Two-burner New Per.
lection oil stove and n chiffonier
Enquire Graphic. tf3lm
Deming graphic., 1916-05-05

FOR SALE-Hgh grade square pi-
ano in good condition. Phone No.
8. 3ltf.
Deming graphic., 1916-05-05

DRSDEN H0TEL-Beautiful place
at 1919 W. 9TH St., Los Angeles, Cal,
one block from Westlake Park and
only ten minutes from Broadway.
Come and see us. Mr.. and Mrs. f..
G. Rodolf. 38.
Connecticut western news., 1916-09-28
Submerginq a Submarine,

A submarine submerges by admit ting water to various tanks, making it so heavy that it will not float When it desires to rise powerful electric pumps empty these cylinders. Breath able air while submerged is insured by many cylinders containing com pressed pure air or oxygen. In the lat est submarines there i5 machinery to purify breathed air, the carbonic acid gas being absorbed from it by potash and the purified air being cooled and reoxygenated.
Connecticut western news., 1916-09-28

Frank Passini is ill with typhoid is attending him.
 Miss Nita Kellogg was home from Waterbury during the week. MT. and Mrs. Harold Coffin have re. turned to Bridgeport after having spent few days at the club house.
 Miss Mary Passini is home from Ter rington.
 Mrs. Frank Sprague is visiting friends in Winsted, Torrington, Water. bury and Bridgeport.
 Rollin Nichols spent Sunday with his aunt, Mrs. Julia Dean in Cornwall l Frank Hurlburt of Seymour was home over Sunday recently.
 A wedding of mu,h local interest was solemnzed at two o'clock last Wednesday afternoon at the Davis home in Sheffield when Miss Bessie L. ! Davis, daughter Cf Mir. and Mrs. A. $. 1 Davis of Sheffield was married to Sidney W. Marble, of Madison, Conn. The ceremony was performed by Rev. H. B. Chown of Brewster, N. Y., as sisted by Rev. Stanley Cummings of ou6ll6lu. 1 Iio UIiutS- -Iudlu WuS AhlSS Nina Backman of Derry Village, N. H., and the best man was Audley Chittenden of Madison. The house was beautifully decorated with laurel aud wild flowers, the color scheme being green and white. The bride was gowned in white Georgette crepe and carried all arm bouquet of white roses and lilies of the valley. The brides maid was attired in pale green crepe de chine and carried bouquet of pink roses. The wedding march was played by Mrs. H. B. Chown. Following the ceremony there was a reception to which the young ladies of the Congre- gational church choir were invited. There were many beautiful and costly wedding presents. After a weeks touring trip through New York and New England, the couple will reside at Madison.