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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-18
PERSONAL MENTION

Mrs Emmett McGary. Of Texas,
has been visiting Mr., and Mrs. Rod
erick Maybee for several weeks at
their summer camp at Failing
Greek" and at their apartm ent In
Pack avenue, Mrs. McGary who is a
sister of Mrs Mayhee. win be CRATE
fully remembered by the Richmond
E-lucs, for her gracious hospitality,
daring their stay at Brow nsville. She
left this week to visit friends in New
Y ork City.
Mrs. J. Franklin Cole. spent a de-
iightful weekend with Mrs. Morgan
Treat and her daughter Mrs. Medlin
AZ their charming summer home at
West Point. Mrs. Treat and her
family are moving this week to their
apartment a04 East Grace street
where they will spend the winter.
Robert b Minor of Park avenue,
leaves today for "A visit to his sister.
Mrs, Charles n. Hobbs. of Great
hiver, Long Island.
Mr. and Mrs. LanEstaff Johnston,
who have made their home for the
asst eighteen months In Newport
News, where MI Johnston has been
stationed. will arrive in Richmond
SATURDAY,
Joser'h A. Folkes, left yesterday to
continue. his studies at the F:niver<
sity Of Virginia
Miss Helen Mcnamara. who has
tren spending sometime as the guest
o. Mr. and Mrs. Charles +. Hatton.
of l'hoebus, has returned TO her home
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-18
Iheaters
OUR PLEASANT SINS"

The theatrical event of the coming
season will he the engagement of
Broadhursts sensational emotional
drama Our Pleasant Sins, which
Henrietta CrosrnAn made famous at
the belmont theater, New York. 1T
Is booked at the Academy tomorrow
and Saturday and Saturday matinee,
The play deals with the dual life OF
a young attorney. who, safe in the
love of his credulous wife, cheats her
and deceivcs her until his widowed
sist er arrives on the scene when the
wife. although blind to his deceit and
folly, is suddenly disillusioned
In fltr grief and rage she about
to seek reprisal. when the widow
comes to tho rescue of both The
widow has a world of wisdom and Is
quick to act She Is loyal to her
brother until satisfied that he has
been guilty of clandestine meetings
with another woman. She believes
the best for both Is "A reunion but
finds it a very difficult task to con-
vince the young wife to take her err
ing husband back, The great CUES
ton arises. Is wife justified in max
ing her life a sacrifice for an un-
worthy husband? The answer is to
be found in our Pleasant Sins"
powerful play Of real life with a
New York cast direct from the Bel
mont theater, New York. A pro-
duction beautifully and artlstically
staged,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-18
FIVE BROTHERS WITH
HIM ON BIRTHDAY


Fredericksburg, Va, Sept 16.~-J. Fl.
Hawkins. Of 10 Main street. who
celebrated his fft ninth birthday
sunday. September l4th. had as his
guests his five brothers of Zeus, Madt-
son county; Messrs. J. j., T. L.. c. w.
Is. + apd f. G. Hawkins.
Mr.. Hawkins is one OF a family of
twelve brothers and sisters all heal
thy and hearty and hid fair TO live to
good ages AS did their parents Mr.
hawkins father served through the
tlVll war, was progressive farmer
and also operated A merchant mill.
which his wife saved from being
burned by the opposing enemy during
the war, The old mill still stands.
though with modern Improvements
and is now operated by j. J. Haw-
kirs. The other brothers, in addition
to their farming, have a chair factory.
A part of their output Is sold to furni
ture dealers In this city
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-18
T4usche~au---N bite.

Good Shepherd Episcopal church, NC
Kenney was the scene OF wedding
OF unusual interest Wednesday. Sep
temher 10 when Miss Mary Elizabeth
white, daughter of MIR and Mrs. n ~
White, of Mckinney, was united IN
marriage To Hfllery Collier Hutehesoh'
of brakes Branch
The church was artisticaily deco
rated with running cedars. asparagus
ferns and golden rod closely following
! color schene Of white and gold, with
II number of lighted candles, Rev. =
o. Southall. rector of the church, per
formed the ceremony
u The bride was Handsomely attired
IN A dark blue travelling suit. with &C
cessories TO match and wore corsaEe
~ Brides roses The bridesmaids were
Miss Thelma Doyle. of Mckinney
Aiyah Hutcheson. of brakes Branch;
Ruby Brooks. OF brakes Branch; Sadie
Ferguson, OF Mckinney: Annie Ed
munds. of Champ; and Bernice Rives.
Of McKeuney. They wore froeks or
white and yellow organdies and car
fled punches OF golden rod and ferns
tied with yellow tulle. Miss Myrtis
white. sister of the bride. was charm .
inc in a gown Of yellow satin ana
tulfe Her flowers were clusters OF sun
hurst roses and maidenhair ferns. tied
with yellow tulle.
The bride entered with her brother,
J<muel White. by whom she was
given In marriage. and was met al
the altar by the bridegroom and his
BEST man, william s. Gregory Jr'' OF
brakes Branch, The grooms-nen were
Macon ID. white, OF Lynchburg; Daniel
Allen Wilson. of Rawlings: William
Earl White. of Mckinney; George
jackson, OF brakes Branch: r. Bruce
jackson. OF brakes Branch. ana DIT
George r Baskerville. Jr of Peters
burg
Masters T.. G.. Barrow. Jr.. Mtfard
Earl DoyIe. and Robert Ernest Doyle
cousins OF the bride. drew the ribbons
as the bridal party entered the church
The ringbearer was little Miss Joyce
white cousin of the bride who were
a dainty frock of white null, with
yellow ribbons. and the brides path
way was strewn with rose petals bV
littie, Miss Ruby Adams. who a ilI't
wore dainty frock Of white nfhli
with yellow ribbons. - .... ..... 49,.
Mrs r s HARDY of McKcon' rem
dered the wedding marches % MIS-
Louise DOYLE, Of MckenneN Vre-
coded the bridal party plat rf' 7itIN
during the ceremony, "A PeFtrr' way,
and BELIEVE Me If All Those Endear-
ing Young Charms" Mrs Hardy was
attired in a gown OF navy blue Eeor'
gctte creme. while Miss Doyle wore q
rown Of electric blue Eeorgette beaded
in let; Miss Edna Anderson. Of Dan
vile, who acted mistress OF cer"-
monies. was Gowned in terra -cotta
EAoreette crepe
Among the visitors present were
Miss Alyah Hutchinson and Ruby
Brooks of brakes Branch Erna l4ois
Anderson. 81 panviIie: Mrs c. Il Nor
veil OF Richmond MT. and NrE, +. j
Adams and family. nf Formosa. Mr.
and Mrs w w Doyle, Adsit; Messrs
George and Bruce Jackson and VIII
liam s. Gregory, Jr. Of brakes Branch
Macon u White. Of Lynchhnrg: Har-
old n Hammer. OF Lvnchburg, and Or
George T. Baskerville. Jr., os Peters
burg.
j ~ linn ediately after the ceremony Mr.
and Mrs Hutchinson. amid showers ei
rice and good wishes, left for their
new home in Spring nope, N. G., where
the groom is a prominent tobacconis'
OF that town.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-18
||NTER-AlLIED REPORT
On S|LtSIA PLEASING

Berlin, Sept 16.-The interlAllied
report on the upper silesian situation
has been received with qualification
by Germany an eminent official Of tho
foreign office tells me- He adds that
the report will have a reassuring effect
owing to its tone OF impartiaiity. which
allows Germany to await plebiscite
conducted fairly.
Calmer feeling already IL evident
since the commissions visit. Incl
dentally, the Mittags Zeitung. Of Kat
towitz. reports that frontier guards
were fred on by civilians Saturday and
that the firing continued at night
time. There were no military losses
and civilian casualties are not men,
Toned.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-18
TIES THREE KNOTS
WITHIN ONE HOUR

Martinsburg. ". Va, Sept. IT
Three weddings within. an hour is the
speed record established by the Rev
Roy NJ Schmucker, pastor of the
Winchester Avenue Christian church
here. who tied the knot for three
couples within sixty minutes.
MISS Leslie V. Pine. OF Darkesville.
ana William A. Rogers. Of Bunker
Hili. were married at the parsonage
AZ -s6, Miss Clara Grim and Clarence
Houston Cox. both OF this city, were
married at the parsonage half an. hour
later, and Mrs. Nellie Virginia Ondar-
donk AND Luther Hays Wilson. also
OF Martlnsburg. were married at the
home OF the bride at S;45.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-18
Gites--fEaynie.

ASPEN Grove" the home Of MI ana
Mrs william Joseph Haynie. near XII
mArnoek was the scene of very Inn
rresslye marriage ceremony Monday
September Is. when their daughter
Miss Virginia Elizabeth. became the
bride Of Harrison Malcolm Giles, OF
Nelson county. The ceremony, which
was witnessed by the immediate fa1ut~
lies and a few intimate friends. was
performed by Rev. George schools OF
the Baptist church The bride - an
Accomplished and attractive young
woman and has a host ct friends in
that section 81 the state Immediately
after the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Giles
left for a Northern wedding trip
after which they will he at home nj
-Roseiand' Nelson county.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-18
SALE OF A BIG FARM.

Fredericksburg. Va, Sept. IT,
The Great Eastern Land company,
Mr.. r. H. Purvis. manager, has sold
to an Illinois party the large and de-
sirable Little Falls" farm on the
RappahaiInock River, in Stafford
county, three miles below Frederick
burg, for the sum Of $50 900 cash.
This farm contains S27 acres, about
500 acres OF which is now under cui
tivaticn This is a fine estate. with
handsome brick residence. many out
buildings, etc,
Possession will be given by January
LIST
This farm was owned by the estate
of the late T.. G. Nathan.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-18
Five Hundred Climb Fleets Officers.

club Of Highland Springs, met at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Lytle
On Fern avenue. The following of
foers were elected for the coming
year; l.. c. Roane, president, Mrs
iieeta Hopkins, first vice president,
Mrs, Kate G, Read. second vice
president; Walter Phelps. secretary,
Mss Jnnte Patzac treasurer; Mrs
Annie Weeks, parliamcntarian; Or.
Schoenbaum, MIR. OVerbey, Mr.
Roepkc and Rufus Lytle. directors.
After transaction of business, cards
were played, after which water
melon feast was enjoyed
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-18
ANNOUNCEMENTS

An announcement of much interest
here and throughout the South is that
lust made by Senator and Mrs. Fer
NOR Barrett, OF Toccoa, Ga. OF the
marriage of their daughter, Martha,
10 Edward Lee kemper, son OF Mr.
and Mrs. E. II. Kemper, Of Alexan-
dfia. The wedding which takes
Place October 81. will be an event of
wide interest to the many friends of
Mis- Barrett, who has frequently Wis
ICED here as the guest OF her cousin,
Mrs. J. 0. Scott, of West Franklin
street. Miss Barrett Is a great niece
OF Miss Lucy Bianton and OF the
lake Thomas Blanton. of this city
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-18
DntII nj Fair.

The Ladies' Aid society of High
land Park Methodist church held an
important meeting Tuesday after
noon, at which time arrangements
ere made TO conduct booth at the
state fan Mrs A y. Timberlake was
appointed chairman, with Mrs.
Charles Greaver as her assistant, Mrs.
John Hancock, was made treasurer.
the visiting committee consists of
Mrs u. NJ. Burgess and Mrs. Saun-
Gers while those on the membership
committee are Mrs. John Hancock
and Mrs. white
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-18
GOOD LAUGHING SHOW
PROMISED At LYRIC

Another of the breezy autumn va
riety entertainments is promised in
the gay Keith vaudeville carnival
Manages Charles w. Hex II bringing
To tho Lyric today for the week lend.
All of the acts are of the Keith big
time" standard and all are new to
Richmond.
Harry Anger and Nettie Packer. on
the new bill. arc n team Of variety
artists, graduated from the musical
comedy stage. They are appearing
in n fanciful skit that embraces many
forms of vaudeville entertainment.
There's a reason" is the title OF the
act, and the apparent reason is the
versatility OF the clever pair.
The Variety Girls. singers. dancers
and novelty performers, have a me-
lange of mirth music and the may"
The dancing OF the girls is featured in
the act
Rome and Cox. original comedy
duo promise a riot OF whimsical fun,
They are a unique team with a lot
of quaint and original nonsense and
the act comes heralded as one of the
best hits OF the current season.
Another team OF sure-hre laugh pro-
ducers are Halliday and Burns,
travesty artists, who offer a great
laughing knockout A buriesque bat
tie is featured in the performance of
the comical pair.
Then there are the Three Harvards,
trio OF European circus acrobats.
eguilibrists and gymnasts. They have
"A variegatad athletic exhibition.
notable for the originality of the stag
Ing as well as for the unique ideas
employed IN presenting intricate and
difficult tricks that test to the utmost
physical strength. endurance and
agility.
with the new vaudeville bill will
come new and interesting motion pic
lures, including the always popular
Pathe news films,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-18
Eastern Star to Hold Picnic.

The Eastern Star will! hold their
annual picnic Thursday at o'clock
at William Byrd park The affair IL
in honor OF the founder of the Or
gsnization, John Norris, whose birth
cay was in September. There will be
games OF various kind and refresh
lnents All members are urged to be
present.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-18

st can't haise s50--~Thnt's all there
IN TO that, ! gol q notice from my
iank this morning that / had over
drawn," -
can't all be OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Fair.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-18
Petersburg

Especial to The Richmond virginian.)
Petersburg. Va, Sept. 1.-THE
state sprang big surprise yesterday
in the trial of Andrew j. Mckenney
Tor the murder of Herman Hoffman.
,'he introduction of letters written by
Mckinney to Mrs. Hoffman in which
he urged her. to stick by him was the
explosion of a bombshell in the camp
OF the defense. Mckenney was dis
concerted by these letters which Mr..
Hoffman identified. The case will
reach the jury Thursday afternoon or
Friday morning.
William Louis Morton. an aged
end esteemed citizen. died yester day
morning In his home on Marshall
street. after protracted illness.
I Though only sixteen years Of age, he
was. with Lee at the surrender at APP
tomattox. He leaves a widow who
was a daughter of Governor Thomas
II. Bragg, OF North Carolina and a
son. Fayette r. Morton. He was a
Gevout Episcopauan and his funeral
will take place this afternoon at Ave
o'clock from Old Rlandford church.
Carl J. Baer. a leader In the Serve
our Neighbor Campaign" addressed
me bankers and business men yes
terday at dinner In the Petersburg
fotel. Nearly every banker in the
city was present He was introduced
hy President Tucker Whyte, OF the
chamber of commerce. Among the
startling sayings Of Mr.. Bayer was
that the South last year bought in
Northern markets, more than one
tsillion dollars worth of foodstuffs
which could have been produced at
home. Mr.. Bayer will address a mass
meeting OF citizens tomorrow night in
the high school
G. l.. Slower, owner and publisher
o. the Norfolk Ledger Dispatch presi-
dent Of the Merchants and Planters
tank of Norfolk and colonel on the
staff of Governor Davis has purchased
half interest in the Petersburg
Index Appeal and will take an active
interest in its publication.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-18
, Sues for $1,000.

Suit was instituted In the city cir
cult court yesterday by r. s. Hudgens
& Co. VS.. w. f. Matthew'S and j. f.
Hardy for damages to the extent of
$1,000.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-18

News has been received of tho
death of Mrs Edna Stuart, wife Of A.
y. Stuart in Chattahooche, Fla. on
Tuesday mornins.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-18
Alleged American Arrested.

Dublin. Sept 16.--William Pedla-,
an American citizen residing in Black
Rock suburb of Dublin, was ar
rested tonight and taken to a police
station in military automobile The
charge against hsIn was not disclosed
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-18

The September term OF the hust
iHEs court. will open on Thursdar'
morning. Judge j M. Mullen presid-
i"g, Three murder cases have been
get for this term of the. court
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-18

Mr., kemper. who is engaged in busi-
ess in North Carolina, is well known
in this city, having spent much OF his
time here, when his father. who is
mptroiler 1or the Southern railway
formerly made his home here on
Monument avenue.
Mr. and Mrs. r, Griffith Dodson. of
Norfolk, announce the engagement
ahd approaching marriage of their
ester. Miss Laura Dodson. to Thomas
Harrison winchester. formerly of
Macon, Ga, now of Pittsburgh. Pa.
The wedding viii take place early in
the winter. Miss Dodson is a daugh
ter Of the late Mr. and Mrs +. u.
Dodson. Norfolk.
Mr. and Mrs. George r. Shuman. of
s2ia Hanover avenue, announce the
and approaching mar
rage OF their daughter, Annie Iauise,
10 Richard NJ. Elan. of this city. The
ceremony takes place in October.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-18

Talent is one thing; tact is every
hing.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-08-23

Washington. Aug. 2@.--b,1i. Ills a,rr
are some Nhat disturbed It was ere I
today, by an apparent d2tcrm.haHo,
ON the part of Carranza 20 Coaf;Sca C
the. oil properties of foreigners, Ia
spite of the protest lod Cd with the
Mexican sovernment by all nations in
teresfed.
TWO public declarations by MeXicans
close to Carranza have Increased in
terest in this matter. Official and un
official alike. except for the Carranzls-
las. have declared it TO be vital The
opinion of AL classes in Mexico as
reported In Mexico City Newspapers
and transmitted to the state depart
ment for a .pTompt and correct settle
ment of the petroleum question, which
has been declared to be the key to re-
lations between the United States and
Mexico,
Newspapers and citizens, especially
those OF the educated class. according
to reports to the state department,
urge that because of the\ recognized
danger of intervention Mexico protect
the property interests of foreigners.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-08-23
SAVE DAYLIGHT WITHOUT LAW.
"Don't Change Clock" md Everybody
Will Be Satisfied, Says Chlcaoosn.

Chicago. Aug. ga way out Of the
daylight saving difficulty. which. he
believes. will satisfy all concerned. wnS
suggested Yesterday by John NJ. Glenn
secretary of the Illinois Manufacturers
association. The plan, In short, Is 20
shove business ahead an hour In the
cities where the daylight saving sys.
tenn Is favored and "leave the clock
alone"
There are no reasons for any cinsh
In this matter between the city ana
the country" said Mr.. Glenn. The
..., nnnnle Ike the plan of shovink
the clock ahead one hour during tne
summer months because they can WORK
IN better advantage and also have an
extra hour Of daylight In the evening.
The country people do not like 1t.
"AIl that is necessary" he said. IL
for ne IN sfart to work one hour earlier
and nult one hour earlier. II some OF
o,r hiv business organizations will take
nm this plan. 1t probably can be adopt
cd perhaps the city government would
holm the move along by taking action
that would affect Chicago. Other dlties
thor want the plan could do the saInes
The daylight saving plan Is a godsend
IN many of the cities who have little
da vIIght for recreation under the OLD
plan.
This plan could be adopted by mu-
tuaI agreement wherever 1t is wanted.
"In my office, for instance, the hours
aro from $3.50 to 80. III 1t is agreed
that the extra hour of evening Is oe-
sira bic. all we need to do Is to make
the hours from 1880 to 4:3o. which IS
lust what we are doing now. We 40
not need to change the clock to do this.
1--WE could $sree to adopt the
changed schedule during the same
months which are affected by the day
light saving Iaw,or have to stand al
the year. just ms we wish. BY this pian
TIE city and the country could hhso
their own plans, and each ought 20 %
happy. ! would like to see q move
made to perpetuate the daylight saving
plan for the city. 1t would be necessary
for the street car and other transpor-
tation companies to move their rush
hour schedules ahead IL this plan were
adopted but few other changes would
be necessary"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-08-23
WANT TO BUY A TOWN?
Rjeh-st Bidder Gets Nitro, w. Va.
With Homes, Movies m Everything.

With Homes, Movies m Everyfhing.
Washington, Aug. %. - If any
one is in the market to buy a town the
war department has one for sale.
In advertising this fact to the pub
lie. the government said in an official
announcement: t.
THE war department is Offering for
sale the town Of Nitro, w. Va. a com
Dlete Industrial community eHbrac-
ing 7s7 manufacturing buildings hous-
ing Recommendations for 10000 per-
sons, and the utilities and civic i'm
,provcmcnts that constitute the con-
venienccs Of modern city.
Nitro, built by the government at
a cost of approximately 100000
900, is the site of the second largest
smokclcss powder plant in the
world. The bids must cover not
only the powder plant and other indus
trial units, but the civil community as
well.
"The sale will be opened at noon
Sept. 80, 1919 at the office of the
chairman oe the ordnance district sal
wage board, ITO Market street. Phil
adelphia.
"The Industrial community OF
Nintro stretches for more than four
miles along the east bank of the, Kan
awha rive Here are tc be found
a sulphuric acid plant ip seven units,
the capacity Of which Is 700 tons per
day of twenty four hours; nitric acid
plant Of four units, the capacity OF
which is 900 tons per day: cotton
publication plant of standard pulp
mill design in four units, the capacity
Of which is 225 tors per day: a nitrat-
Ing, colloiding and drying plant; six
teen shipping houses or magazines,
thiriy iars. storage s::ad!csss, arc
proof machine shop, carpenter shop,
tin shop, paint shop and foundry; a
box making plant capable Of turning
out 1000 containers a day. a 1O0-ton
Ice making plant. two completely
equipped general laboratories and six
special laboratories.
"Set upon the foothills, overlooking
the Industrial area with It's bristling
smokestacks. stands the civic COM
tmunity-more than $500 furnished
portable houses, homes Tor the work
men who will make the manufac turing
units producing institutions: seventy