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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-01-06
,Iinis,cr III M SOM, ,Inm,

E"v. y. T.. Throckmorton. pastor Of
Indian Bapris, Church. IS still. uu''N
Sick AZ The home OF his son. at ga
South Laurel Street.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-01-06

James G liarwpod addressed the
hi-monthiy meeting Of TIA, principal
conference ~ his series Of talks on
STANDARD Tests Yesterday iu the
Administration Huudiug Instructions
in regard TO the mldwiuter cNaml,a-
lions TO begin January 20 were given
also.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-01-06

r.. A. Hallahan. secretary OF the
Virginia, Breeders and Fanc!crS AS
sociation. yesterday announced mat
the first meeting Of the organization
for the year has been called FOR Mon
dry, night. IT will be held In smith
deal Hall and Will be called 10 order
1850 o'clock.
, 1921-07-27

1T is hereby made known that the Horse
Carriage and Boat Tax for the sec
. ond half year 1921 will be received
by the Director of Police in Christian
sted and Frederiksted from the 10th inst.
to the 10th prox., both days included,
after which the list of arrears will be
transmitted to the same authority for
further measures.
Each debtor of tax will be subject to
a fine of Frcs. l 90 if the tax be under
Frcs. $500 and Frcs. 200 if the tax
be Frcs. $500 or above, beside the
ordinary levy expenses.
Government Of the Virgin Islands of
the Urited States Of America, ST. Croix,
July 9 1921.
C. w. FOX,
DespdtchlnQ Secretary
, 1921-07-27
Publication.

IT is hereby brought to public notice
that the Governor of the Virgin Is
: lands of the United States was today
officially advised by radio that an Act
If Congress signed by the President
IL July, 1921, and effective l July,
1921, contained the two following pro
visos:
Provided that no person owing allegi-
ance to any country other than the
United State of America shall be eligi-
BILE to hold office as a member of the
Colonial Councils of the Virgin Islands
of the United States nor to hold any
public office under the Government Of
said islands:
Provided further that the income tax
laws now in force in the United States
, 1921-07-27
Notice To Cattle RaiSGrs.

IN regard to the report intimating that
the importation OF cattle in Porto
Rico has been prohibited, the follow
ing radiogram is quoted for your
information
For Despatching Secretary. Fol
lowing dispatch received by local fed
e1al Inspector: referring radiogram
shipments of cattle from Virgin Islands
to Porto Rico may continue subject to our
inspection md approva! Of Governor
of Porto Rico, signed Mohler." Lo-
cal Inspector states shipments may con
tinue as in past. Signed O'Hagan.
C. w. FOX,
DeSpdtcb1ng Secretary.
, 1921-07-27

of America and those which may here
after be enacted shall be like wise IN
force in the Virgin Islands Of the
United States except that the proceeds
of such taxes shall be paid into the
treasures of said Islands"
Government of the Virgin Islands Of
the United STA es, St. Thomas, Is July,
1921.
C. C. TIMMONS.
Government Secretary.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-20

cured A huge frcsh-water pond upon tho
grounds was stocked with FISH and swans.
upon this John Nicholas could sail his
miniature boats and mechanical yachts,
Planned according to the designs of his
neigheors, the Herreshoffs.
There were great stables and whenever
he wished 1t the smooth concrete floor of
the stable could be converted into a roller
skating rink. while his miniature mcchani-
cal band furnished music from one OF the
stalls.
When he was eight years old John Mich.
olas learned to run an electric runabout
himself, but. OF course, with n skilled Mt.
tendant beside him to see that nothing
went wrong
At one time Mrs Brown feared that he
was suffering from some mysterious sick.
ness due to germ which had invaded his
quarters In spite Of all precautions. 1t
was Winter. and in order that he might
lie absolutely surrounded by doctors she
rushed the heir down to New York bundled
up In furs He recovered from the mys-
FERROUS malady.
There have been signs that various per-
sons OF the fair seJ were making their
plans to take care OF John Nicholas.
rev years ago Mrs. Rose Diestelhorst, of
Kansas City, WHO was administering tho
estate OF her daughter Elva. was asked by
the court II she were educating her child
thoroughly.
"Elva'is going to marry John Nicholas
Brown. the richest ICY in America" said
Mrs. Destelhor;t. "She doesn't need an
education for that"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-20

mother started to build for him palace
That should be child's paradise. This
place was the villa now known as Harbor
Crest, situated on Halidon avenue, one of
the most beautiful parts of Newport Mrs.
brown had to obtain special permission
from the court to spend all the money from
the boys estate necessary to build this
palace.
The site was exceedingly hcathful as
well as picturesque. 1t was on a knoll
overlooking the waters OF NarragansAt
Bay. The water touched the edges of the
lawn where the little boy could play under
the care OF his attendants and drink in
the ozone. 1t was hored that through this
life he would grow out Of the poor health
that threatened him.
In this sheltered and salubrious spot
beautiful gardens and Fairgrounds were
laid out to make real outdoor paradise
for the little heir.
But perhaps the most delightful features
OF the palace were the two great upper
floors. On the second floor were two
nnrseries-one Ger the day and one for
The night--a gorgeous bathroom and a
room for his principal trained nurse
The night nursery was eighteen feet
each way. Nobody was allowed to breathe
tho air in 1t at the same time as John
Nicholas lest dangerous or unhealthy
germs should BIO introduced into the apart
ment. The day nursery was 22h fee. by
IL feet 3 inches.
Up on the third floor was the special
playroom nf the golden boy. This apart.
Gftat itain R,c,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-20
The That Gave Milk for Baby Brown Browsing in a
100000 Clover Field the Brown at Newport.

eyes off Master John. You never can tell
what may happen to him. were his
mothers instructions to them
The kidnapping reports became so per-
sistent at one time that Mrs. Brown de-
clared she WOULD take her boy to Europe
and keep him there il they continued
She actually took him away in 1907, but
brought him back the next year.
When he went abroad he vas we'll taken
care Of. He was accompanied by his
mother one aunt one cousin, two maids,
one maid servant and two men servants.
Although such immense sums were
spent on him he was not allowed 10 have
all the toys that are given to other boys
because ne was likely to hurt himself with
some of them. L was decided Ions ago
that he could no. have nrecrackers on the
Fourth OF July Once he hurt himself
with a frecracker and after that such
Dlaythings were considered out OF the
question.
His very tame pony was long his rim.
cipal pluyth!ng He conceived the idea
OF having sleiehbel on the pony's nect
to warn people he was coming. and this
was thought to denote mechanical genius.
When he was twelve years old he at
tanned considerable proficiency in playing
the piano. and his relatives said that 10
might become professional musician
or almost one
special athletic trainer. n former all
round champion, was engaged exclusively
to give little John Nicholas physical train
ing in his private gymnasium.
When he was sta only n baby his
nal Feat,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-20
Baby Brown Laying the Cornerstone
of the Brown Memorial Gates at
Brown University, While the Presi-
dent and College Faculty Stand by
in Their Official Robes.

lam Watts Sherman, during most Of her
lie. left her property in possession OF the
Brown estate, so that while yielding her
great income it helped to increase the
little boys fortune
Throughout his life John Nicholas
Brown has been protect with eXtraor-
binary care and immense outlay from any.
thing which might threaten his health or
his safety. AS baby ne was quite deli
cate, and it was often said that his life
hung by the proverbial thread.
mo price is too great to pay for my
habys life," said Mrs Brown during one
crisis of his life. She then engaged a
special train to bring four New York doc
tors to attend him.
lie had one doctor OF high standing al.
ways in attendance or him. and whenever
anything out Of the ordinary troubled him
the most famous specialists in the country
were summoned imm eGiately.
lie lad special private COW of the
highest breeding to keep him supplied with
rrre cream. For a long time he was
ordered TO drink quart Of pure cream
daily
His COW was rastured on an immensely
valuable piece OF property on Bellevue ave.
nue.. in the heart Of the fashionable colony
ut Newport This piece OF land was com.
monty called "the COW lot" by the smart
set. The land was valued at about $780,
600. Baby Browns COW led q very happy
life there eating the hest of grass and corn
and protected by special caretaker
AS soon as the Doy was old enough to
ride he had pony o. his own. but he vas
always accompanied by two mounted at.
PENDANTS, one on each side.
During his whole life the boy was
Snf hr nf lot ffpau
count of the rumors that he might be kid.
mapped and to protect him generally.
Whenever his mother heard of any new
cause Of anxiety she increased the NUN.
Fer OF his attendants.
II would gladly pay 100000 year."
she once said, Ito keep him SAFE"
His outdoor playground in Newport was
turned into barbeLwre corral to keen
him safe, and his attendants watched him
all the time he played.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-20

On inquiry Mrs Brown stated that she
had never heard of little Elva Diestelhorst.
One of young Browns greatest friends
at Newport was young William Henry
Vanderbilt, oldest son OF the late Alfred
Vanderbilt, who was regarded as the chief
inheritor of the Vanderbilt millions.
The circumstances Of the two boys had
many points in common. Both were heirs
CT immensely wealthy families. Little
Brown had LOST his father before his BIRTH
Little Vanderbilt had lost his by divorce
when he was baby
The boys were related by marriage, as
Mrs. Browns sister married George w.
Vanderbilt. They both lived on Halidon
Hill, the most beautiful part OF Newport.
When they were both lads young
brown organized THE Brenton's Reef
Yacht Club He was commodore of the
cub. which had one member besides him.
self-Vanderbilt
Young Browns first sailing boat was
tifteenfooter. called the Murmur spec
ial instructor, Mr. Hoffman,, taught him
10 handle his boat. which had n crew of
TWO men. The other member OF the club.
Captain Vanderbilt, owned the ifteen-foot-
eli Caprice named after his mothers
thirty-footer Caprice
The two boys went together to st.
Georges Preparatory School. Newport,
where their parents and attendants could
watch them. II would have caused their
mothers too much anxiety TO send them
farther away.
The amount to which the Brown fortune
would have grown at five per cent has al
ready been mentioned. AS n matter OF
fact there Is no way OF finding out how
much the entire estate now amounts
The growth Of certain parts OF 1t, how
ever. has been reported at hines in court
proceedings and such parts have increased
much faster thar the five per cent rate
mentioned
For instance. 100000 saved by his
father in 1900 had grown to S11, 900 600 In
1906
While young Brown was in Europe spsc.
iai measures were taken to ensure him
against kidnapping. According. to Lon.
don reports. I.lcyds was asked 80 insure
the child against total loss by kidnapping
at premium OF So per cent II was suc.
gested that half OF the amount should
cover any ransom in case OF kidnapping.
When John Nicholas outgrew his little
pony he learned TO ride big horse Two
men still rode with him, one on horse
and the other on bicycle to catch him
in case he should fall
The great care lavished upon John Mich.
GLASS health and training seems to have
been successful in overcoming his early
de!icacy and making him fairly normal In
strength. He IS Of pleasing appearance.
with light hair and blue eyes.
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ment was 81 feet by 30 feet.
in this room was an alcovo
In the wall that could DO
turned into an improvised
stage or n miniature menag-
erie. rs the within might
happen to strike him. There
was also a huge storeroom
for toys and implements.
Hero he could be perfect
ly happy, however cold, wet
and miserable the weather
might be outside. There
was room for a small army
OF playmates.
The alcove was provided
with movable scenery. set
pieces for children'S plays,
mechanical apparatus OF
various kinds for entertain
ments, big magic lantern
slides and moving picture
screens.
In the grounds of the
palace. was a dock, to which
q fine mntnr launch u,ns 90
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-20

TOHN NICHOLAS EROWN. the richest
y February % and entered into posses
sion OF his vast fortune
Young John Nicholas is the heir OF the
Browns OF Providence. r. l.. and the last
bearer Of the name in his family. The
fortune OF his grandfather. John Carter
Brown, amounted to s26 5000, 900 when he
died in 1874. BY curious combination OF
circumstances young John Nicholas has
inherited practically all OF this fortune,
which has been accommodating for years.
An accountant has calculated that that
fortune OF S25.0o0,00o. 81 allowed to accu.
mulate since 1874 ut the moderate interest
rate OF per cent annually and compound
ed semi-annually, would amount to s254-
673.26394 to-day.
Who will be the bride of this phenom.
enally wealthy young man? When fel.
low possesses such extraordinary riches
1t is inevitable that great number of
girls should be thinking about marrying
him and that grea! many mothers OF
girls should be thinking along associated
Lines.
Doubtless many charming young women
are already planning 70 help him make up
his mind without delay, so that he may
not make q bad mistake He is a nice.
looking young man ard he has probably
been reared with moie care than any boy
In America on account of his financial
value. Why shouldn't girl be thinking
OF marrying him?
Doubtless he will be expected to make
his choice earlier thar an ordinary young
man. Will he yielS 70 these amiable sug-
gestions, or will they transform him into
an obstinate bachelor as has happened in
some similar cases?
Naturally great many girls in the fash.
lonable Newport set with which he has
associated since birth, have an eye on
him. Will he marry q Vanderbilt. an Astor,
Goelet. Havemeyer, a IIarriman-some
one nearly as rich as himself?
Or will he astonish the world ny making
romantic match with poor girl? VIII
he. perhaps. succurib to some young
beauty Of the stage. from which his rela-
tons have doubtless planned 10 protect
him? VIII he go among the artists studios
Tor his bride? Will he go abroad 10 find
wife, as number CT rich men have done
lately, because they say American society
girls are too independent and difficult TO
live with?
Young Brown is at present student at
Harvcrd AS most people know, his
wealthy grandfather was the founder of
Brown University, that important ins.itu.
ton o. learning at Providence, r. !. When
the young heirs mother decided to send
him to Harvard good deal OF chagrin
was felt at Brown over the thought that
the last bearer of the founders name was
not going to be student there
But many friends OF the Brown family
gent their sons to old Harvard, and SO the
golden youth had to go there.
A few words explaining how young Johr
Nicholas came to be so monstrously ricn
are necessary. Old John Carter Brown. who
made the original fortune out OF textile
mills and founded Brown University. left
his $25,000,000 in trust for his children In
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-20

Even his bedroom
had barred doors
and windows.
When he went
to E m m a nu e |
Church at New
port on Sunday he
was accompanied
by 4 nurse and
two men attend
ants-detectives.
Never take your
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-20

d r wv n, died
nine weeks af.
ter he married
Miss Nathalie
Bayard Dresser,
who became the
mother OF John
Nicholas, Jr. He
left HIS property
10 his son. His
only rot h e r.
Harold Brown,
died ten days af-
ter his brother,
and though mar
ried left no
sons. He be-
queathed all his
interests to his
nephew. - The
aunt, Mrs. Will
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-20

John Nicholas Brown, Now Student a Harvard
Although the Browns Were the Founders of Brown
University and the Child Laid the Foundation of the
Brown Memorial Gates at the College, Yet the Young
Man Picked Harvard for His College Rather the Disap
pontment and Chagrin of Brown University Authorities
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-20

1874. He had three children
John Nicholas Brown. Harold
Brown and Sophia Augusta
Brown. who became Mrs.
William Watts Sherman.
His son, John Nicholas
The New York herald., 1921-01-23
TO LINK MUSIC WITH FILMS.

The first national conference Of mo-
ton picture and musical interests will
be held at the Hotel Astor tomorrow
Tuesday and Wednesday under the
auspices OF the Motion Picture Netos.
Charles d. Isaacson, musical editor Of
this publication, has arranged a pro-
gramme starting at 10 o'clock to-mor-
row morning with the organization of
an association of motion picture and
musical men and addresses by Samuel
Rothafel. John C. Freund, Maurice
Barr. Ernest r. Voigt. Paul Eisler,
Philip Gordon and Scott Buhrman.
In the afternoon the conference will
visit the Capitol Theatre, returning
later to the Astor to listen to talks by
.rohn c.. Breil, Nat w. Finston and M.
Winkler. On Tuesday there will be
discussions Of various means of linking
musical development with the picture
theatre by c. NJ. Tremaine. A. F..
Adams. Leonard Lieblng. Hugo Riesen-
field. Joseph Weber. Edward l.. Hyman
and Albert Parker with costume songs
by Winifred Marshall. In the afternoon
the delegates will attend the Rialto and
then at the Astor hear an address by
Otto H. Kahn. In the evening an in
formal dinner will be given for the WIS.,
iting exhibitors and producers by Hy-
man S. Kraft, president of the New
York Concert League.
The final day will end with general
discussions by exhibitors. music pub
fishers and instrument makers. with a
visit to the Strand Theatre in Brook
lyn.
The New York herald., 1921-01-23
ACTRESS KNOWS FAR NORTH.

That country up in the frozen north
made famous by the navy balloonists is
familiar to one New York woman-Miss
Frances Carson. leading woman with
Holbrook Blinn in 1.-THE Bad Man" at
the Comedy Theatre. Theatrical people
have odd ways of finding hidden corners
of this continent Miss Carson last sum-
mer. looking for a place to play. picked
out Canada. SHE Joined some friends in
ottawa and with them struck out into
the wilds of northern Ontario. Then
came the drama, both literally and
figuratively. An early season failure of
another play gave William Harris, Jr.,
an opportunity TO get the Comedy The
atre and he assembled his cast for 1.-THE
Bad Man" But Miss Carson, who had
been engaged. was missing. John p.
della Boairdi. her husband. was found
and said she had gone into the Canadian
woods Mr. Harris sent him after her.
In Ottawa Mr.. Boairdi found that his
wife's hostess and host and all their
friends had gone away with her. After
much searching he found clue to their
trail and took passage on lumber train,
which dropped him off in the far North.
He hired guides and continued his jour-
ney by trail and canoe. 1t was not until
a week later that he emerged with Miss
Carson. Then they journeyed to New
York. arriving just in time for final re-
hearsals so that she might open in 1.-THE
Bad Man"
The New York herald., 1921-01-23
IRISH PLAYERS RETURN.

Deborah Beirnes Irish Players, who
first appeared last season at the Prov
incetown Theatre and later at the
Thirty-ninth Street in Bernard Shaw's
"O'Elaherty. V. c. will open their sec
ond season Tuesday, February /, at
John Cort's Sixty-third Street Theatre,
between Broadway and Central Park
West. The plays selected for presenta-
tion this season have never been seen
in the United States before. AS cur
tain raiser there will be Three Comical
Old Men," a broad satire on the con-
ventional type of Irish play. The skit
originally appeared as short story, by
Brindsley MacNamara, in the Irish
Statesman, and has been adapted fol-
the stage.
other plays to be presented are The
Keeper of the Lights" a three act
drama, by Frank O'Donnell. one of the
younger Irish dramatists and an Abbey
Theatre playwright; THE Balleycullen
Band" one act comedy, by Brindsley
MacNamara. and Resurrection" a one
act drama by Daniel Corkery, Irish
Journalist.
The cast Includes Miss Rosana Graves,
Emmet O'Reilley. r. Henry Handon and
Ralph Cullinan.
The New York herald., 1921-01-23
Chicago Opera to
Open; Miss Garden
General Director
Norma to Start Season at the
Manhattan Tomorrow
Night.

Within forty-six hours after the de-
scent Of the final curtain upon the sea-
son of the Chicago Opera Association
at the Auditorium In its home city. the
curtain at the Manhattan Opera House
will rise upon the opening of the six
weeks engagement of the company in
this city.
Marshalled by Miss Mary Garden. the
new general director. the company will
board four special trains In Chicago
this afternoon and will arrive in time
for the performance of Norma to-
morrow evening. Miss Garden will ac-
company the company, her new duties
and the presentation of "L'Amore Del
Tre Re" yesterday having prevented
her from proceeding to New York earlier.
Already thirty eight carloads of scenery.
costumes and mechanical equipment
have arrived for use In the New York
engagement and twelve more wiz 40
company the Chicago specials. Mean
time. the Manhattan Opera House has
been thoroughly renovated In prepara-
ton for the season.
Among the boxholders and patrons
are Mr.. Harold +. Mccormick, Mrs. c..
H. Truax, Mrs. Albert Cornell. Mr.. and
don Charlton, Mr.. and Mrs. James Cum
mings Barr, Miss Dolly Marian Lewis,
Mrs. Florence French of Chicago
Messrs. Leroy p. Ward. William A. AL
cock. John Aspegren, Harry E. Baer.
William D. Baldwin, Mra. Joseph K.
Barber, Messrs. Q. II. Bauer, Theodore
Bauer and w. II. Beardsley, Mines.
Herman Behr. William A. Bradford. A
d. Bramhall, J. c. Edgar and c. VAN
derbilt Cross, Messrs. Edwin III. Denby.
II. e. Exton, A. J. Farmer. julius Font.
Walter II. Foster S. l.. Fuller, Felix
Fuld, z. M. Cattle and Leon n. Gill
lette, Mines. Henry A. Conan, G. G.
Griswold, Frank Hastings, j. f. Have
meyer, N. p. ketcham, A. /. Ham and
William +. Sheehan.
Also MT. and Mrs. Joseph B. Thomas.
Mrs. William Darlington, Mr.. L. r. Con-
nett, Mrs. William 3. o. Field, hIr.
Frank Gray Griswold Mrs. S. X. Gug-
genheim, Mr.. Lewis Iselin, Mrs. Will
lam A. Jameson, Mr.. James N. Oil
phant, Mr.. William c. Orton, Judge
Francis K. Pendleton and Mr.. Henry
W. Taft
The New York herald., 1921-01-23
GRACE GEORGES NEW PLAY.

Miss Grace George will present her
new play, THE New Morality" on SUM-
day evening. January 80. at the Play
house. Miss Georges initial appearance
In New York in the Harold Chaplin
comedy will be for the benefit of the
famine stricken Chinese The gross re-
ceipts will be donated to the American
Committee for China Famine Fund. OF
which Thomas w. Lamont Is chairman
Following this Sunday evening per-
formance Miss George will give four
matinees of "The New Morality" each
week Mt the Playhouse on Monday,
Tuesday. Thursday and Friday. COM
mencing on January 81. Mary Nash
will continue in Thy Name Is Woman"
at regular performances at the Play
house.