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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-01
SPRINGS SURPRISE AT
ADVERTISERS MEETING
l.. IL. Hcnrdsley CrItlci,cs. In Friendly
why. business Letters of Rich
mOnd Firms.

q. L. Beardslcy. of the Spotlcss
company. sprung Il surprise at yes
tcrdaE's meeting of the Richmond
Advertising Club. held in the audi
torium Of Murphy's Hotel when he
gave friendly critisism Of answer"
Hichmond firms had given 10 letter;
from mail-order customers. The lr, :
'ers were written by Mr.. Bcardslcy
ana sent to friends elsewhere to sign
ana send to the firms asking ahou,
some specific articles advertised. Scv.
eral OF the answers did not touch on
inc subject matter Of the supposed
customers request. and consequently
were deemed poor letters in the point
OF salcsmanahip.
Yesterdays meeting was featured
ny the first "All-Club Program. y
which will he staged monthly until
next May II was in charge Of L.. &;
MaSSic and WAS featured by direct
man talks by j. I.ud hin. n. q. conc.
r. Is. Howard and H. :. banner. -Four
new members We're elected ana Chair
man u. II. Thomas. Of the prorrr m
committee. announced Tommy Jones.
OF baltimore. as the special sneaker
lor next Wcdnc shay.
The mcetin. was one OF Tho hest
attended I'm months. l35 men and wo
men Interested in advertising being
present.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-01
FIVE BANDS COMBINE FOR
VAHISPA ENTERTAINED
Sons and Daughters of Liberty Form Auxiliary Pageant
Committee. With w. T. Keller as Chairman
and Will Have Float in Parade

Representatives OF Acca Temple
Shriners Eaud. SAINTS Grot;0 Bands
l. .. .. +. Band. knights of Columbus
Band. and Moose Band. will meet at
headquarters Of the Virginia His
toricat Pageant Association 3Ul
East Main street. tonich; at 7:3O
O'Clock. for the purpose OF formu-
latinC plans for these bands to play
as one unit at the grand opening
meeting OF the Eahispa entertain
ments to hc held at the City Audi
forum in the near future.
The Nahispa entertainments will
feature special essays and poems re-
lative TO Nirginia's history. and will
scrv" as one OF the advertising fea-
lures for the Virginia Historical
Pageant 10 bc staged in Richmond
the week az May -. 1922. as these
entertainments will hc given in
the state
The Sons and Daughters of Lib
erty organized az auxiliary pageant
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-01
MRS. JOBSON HEADS
SOCIAL SERVICE BODY
Is Elected to Succeed HcrsrIf at An
nunl Meeting of Federation
I'm Jefferson Hotel


Mrs. Georgia May Jobson was unan-
imously elected to succeed herself as
president at the annual meeting Of
the Social Service Federation ycstcr-
day afternoon in the Jefferson Hotel
Mrs. J. y. Marker was elected treas
urer /" succeed Mrs. y H. Miller.
resigned, Mrs. Johson. in her report,
covered the activities and results
achieved by the federation.
Al the election following Mrs. Job
sons report. Mrs. j. w Durham. Mrs.
Warner Moore. Miss Ruby Dart and
Mrs II. W. Rountrcc were appointed
10 succeed themselves as vice -prcsi-
dents. Mrs. e. NJ Dyson was re-
elected secretary. and MISS ". lon
ME Jones and Mrs. =. J. Kcrnodlc
were elected. respectively. treasurer
Of Rcstovcr funds ana publicity sec
retary.
Committees appointed were as fol-
lows: racia! relations. Mrs. George
Harvey Clarke. chairman: Mrs. X. T..
Gaines and Mrs. Walter McNcal
prison reform. Mrs. Thomas Murrcii.
chairman Mrs. y. L. Faris, Mrs John
Muncc. Mrs. j. w. Durham and Mrs.
+. l.: Moneu; legislation, Mrs.
Georgia MAY Jobson, chairman: Mrs
Edward I.a gland Mrs J. y. Iiarkcr.
Mrs. l.. W. Murrcil aud Mrs. II. NJ.
Dyson; :NcmhcrShip. Mrs. u NJ. Dyson.
chairman: Mrs. " ,tilisgn Hodges.
MIS-. K Price. MsS.. INV Houn-
tree ana Mrs 4. Il; Winston: program.
Mrs ". V .ass.s,,r chairman. Mrs.
". G. Norman and MISS Ruby Dar,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-01
WINS ll-IEAR FIGHT
TO RECOVER Sl20.l75
Judge wnddiil Overruics AFFECTIONS
of v. X. * y. In Favor of
{. u. Davis.

Judge Edmund Waddll. of the
United States District Court OF Ap-
peals. has handed down an opinion
overriding the objections OF the
Virginia Railway and Power Com
pany and others ana approving tie
report OF Special Master y. l.. Holla-
day. which held that Charles Hail
Davis, of Petersburg. should recover
Sl"9.lT5 from the Virginia Railway
and Power Company for certain
bonds of the old Richmond Passen-
ger and Power Company.
The interest OF the American
Bank and Trust Company. owners Of
certain of the bonds which Mr.. Davis
had hypothccatcd. * to he protected
In the final decree which Judge wad-
dill will draw M in II few days.
closing the cicvcn-ycar fight If Mr..
Davis to recover Scvcnty-onc 1000
bonds he held OF the old Richmond
Passenger and Power Company
which was succeeded hy tho Virginia
Passenger and Power Company and
later the Virginia Railway and Pow
or Company after foreclosure sales.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-01
Fair Nin1rods Run
Afoul of State Lam
Peace Justice, Not Versed
in Statutes, DiSn,isScS
the accused.

Two wcll-kown women Of Mccklcn-
burg County donncd their khaki suits
IL few days ag" and with guns hang
ing tauntily in their arms. invaded
the woods in quest of quail or other
game. They were enjoying the spor,
when NJ. -. Jones. supervising game
warden of that section Of the state.
appeared upon tho scene and asked
To see their licences To hunt. Neither
of them had license. 50 they were
hailed before Justice Of the peace.
but that minion ot the law. not vol
NcrScd in tho statutes. was unwilling
10 pass upon tho question.
MIR. Jones then requested that the
case he dismissed Niih warning,
The state law provides that amy per-
son hunting" shall have Il license. and
1t was announced at the State Game
Department yesterday that future in
fractions OF the law would not he
dealt with SO lcniCntly
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-01
RICHMOND JEWS WILL.
ATTEND CONFERENCE
This CIT? ." Re Represented Il,
Delegation AT Meeting In AtIant,
}D<r.tul,et

More than 400 JcRs from M.
S,a,es VIII assemble in Atlanta. Ga.
December .. for Tho purpos.. az f",.
mulating plans fer the ral.,1,. -
sii.0o0,0Ob requested Ly rb. Arn.ri
can Jewish Hclicf Commute. XII,
ginia's quota 8 s2HpUtU yi-,I,i,
North caroliua SCUM Car.iir'.
Georgia and Aiabasr3 vfH n. r,.
scented at the n.ciin. u Afa,,,.,
These states viii FORM Iouc ,,r ,,
eleven zones into whuh lh. Irif.a
states has been divided Y II
kriegshaber mas issued "a. rtlI f.,
tnc meeting
Richmond VIII send thu fylr.,yfnr
Representatives To the conference.
y, Straus. s. o. Lindeman T. n
Gunst. Lewis J.. Strauss. II : Hirs.
~anger, Arthur Levy, Sam Eos"ud,,,
Morton Thalhimer. Leon Wallorstoin
w. II. Schwarzschild, l.. T. Morn.
Leroy Cohen. Milton Straus Leon
Nelson. i. Kaufman and Rabbi D. X
Calisch,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-01

committee mt n meeting held Mon
uaE. night In Monroe Hall. A. A.
nhittemore. member OF the board of
directors OF the Virginia Historical
Pageant Association. az chairman uf
The Junior Order Of United American
Mechanics committee. explained the
plans "f organizations the Juniors
have and the plan was adopted by
tn" Sons and Daughters OF Liberty.
w, T. keeler was elected chai.man
and Il. Davis. recording secretary
Zach OF the eight councils in the city
was asked 10 appoint n committee"
q: I'VE to become members OF the
Auxiliary Pageant Committee A
meeting ~ this enlarged committees
REPRESENTING 5000 members. will ,he
called in few DAYS ard central
committee Of five viii he named to
cooperate with the pageant associa-
ton.
The Sons and Daughters of Lib
"r,y plan To have Il float in the parade
on Greater Virginia Day.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-01
RETURN OPEN VERDICT
in CORONER'S INQUIRY
inquest Fails Ia Fix ResponsibIiI,x
Tor Drnih OF Sch"oi-n0y Victim
of Auto Accident

came 20 his death as tho resuI, ~
injuries received when struck by a
motor truck was returned by. n
'"T"ncrs jury Of licnrico County in
an inquiry into the death Of Julian
i.i'chh"!d. S-ycar-old school boy. who
WAS instantly KILLED when H. was
struck by "a school has on the grounds
az the Glen Allen ruhlic school veg.
t"rday. lie MAS son OF Mr.. ana
Mrs Ellis I.itchne,d. OF Mountain
Toad Coroner j Fulmcr Bright
stated last night that no formal
har"cs had Lccn preferred agains,
the driver
The accident happened shortlv he
t"re o'clock. The notorious WAS
ihdcn "ith children and was driven
hy Edward +. Bagby, II years old.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-01

Justice Kicks, It is understood 49,,
MAKE statement to the jury ],
which no will ask tho mcmbcr, ,
unite In petition to the Goyerno
asking that DIR. Hadley be give, N,
In the prison. DR.. Hadley now i, /,
the detention cell on the death On.
ridor OF the penitentiary. Enori. /.
have the Supreme Court grant Had,s
"a new trial have been abandoned
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-01
snrIie I" address. Women Voters.

Thc Richmond League Of Women
voters ana other organizations OF
richmond women operating. will
meet this afternoon at 4 o'clock in
IN" foyer of the Woman'S club. OIL
East Franklin street. to hear Allen
j. SaVille, Director Of Public Works.
speak on The Human Side of Bond
issues y. :he conclusion of his
tHlN Mr. Savill- viii answer questions
concerning bond issues in general.
Miss Lucy Randolph Mason. chair
man az the Richmond League of
Women Voters. will preside.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-01
Today and Tonight
in Richmond
Street Committee. 1880 Z. NJ.
common Council. 7:45 l.. NJ.
Joint session CITY t>n,,n,.b

Common Council. 7:45 i. NJ.
Joint session City Council, S
T.. NJ
Confederate Memorial Institute.
or Battle Abbey, 30 <-.vard and
kensington Avenue, oaen 10 A. N.
to p. NJ.
Special rehearsal. Richmond
Male Choral Society. basement 81.
Fauis Church, S:l5 T.. NJ
Meeting of representatives of
summers. Grotto. L. %. o. +.
knights. Of Columbus and Moose
bands. Virginia Historical Pageant
association headquarters. .:2o
Confederate Museum. Twelfth
ana Clay Streets. open ? y. NJ.
to l.. NJ
Inauguration Modern Health
crusade In Richmond public
schools.
Richmond League Of Women
Voters. Women's club. 1 l.. NJ.
Italian Colony Committee meet
ing. Colombo Hall, S l.. NJ.
Mrs. Gertrude steele Chambers.
lecturer and psychologist. John
Marshal High School. S l.. NJ
For thcatcr calendar, see r:d-
torial rage.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-01

trio chair ono week from tomorrow.
VIII be sought at meeting OF the
jury In the Office of Justice J. Hoge
Kicks this afternoon. Justice Kicks
Is Hadley's spiritual adviser and Is
making efforts to have the death SEN
tcncc changed to life Imprisonment
Badley's parents and Judge Kicks are
snid to be OF the same faith. Quakers.
VINO oppose the taking OF human life
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-01
Italian, ia Meet TonI.ht.

Definite plans OF special com
mittec having the matter in hand.
The Richmond COMMITTEES will go TO
Washington 10 present the medal. as
General Dia hnds IL Impossible To
como 10 Rich mnnh
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-01
Chesterfield 4. ID. c. "a Meet.

Chesterfield Chapter. L. n. g.. will
hold its regular monthly meeting
this afternoon at . o'clock in the
nome OF Mrs. j T.. La Prade, oSla
Stonewall Avenue. Forest Hill.
card party for the beneht OF the
chapter will! be held after the meet
,nr
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-01
Wake Brirnc STATE Chairman,

Major Richard i. Ecirnc was YES.
to-day appointed by Or j. +. Lynch.
stat" department commando ~ the
American Legion, as Ai9tricani<.n
chairman in Virginia of tho naiionn!
AOGV
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-01
Real Estate Trannfer.

81 Alice W. Taliaterro has sold 70
Frank w. Laughton the property At
bl1 shfopard street for $4,000. The
lot ha frontage Of twenty-five feet
sAd ex4Snda lack 116 feet 70 an Alley.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-01
KICKS SEEKS CLEMENCY
FOR DIR. w. A. HADLEY

VIII Ask Jury to Unite In Petition
Ing Executive Mercy for Con-
dcmued wifc-SIRycr.
Clemency for DIR. w. a. Hadlcy. re-
Gently convicted of the murder OF his
wife and sentenced to die In tho cleo
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-24
THE BETTER MAN
By MAY CHRISTIE


What a bore life was! Not that Camille minded losing the money, but she seemed out of tune with ey- erything tonight.
 Dolly got up making no effort to suppress her yawns.
 Those baronial highland halls do give me the blues!" She shivered daintily. Pm sure this old barns haunted Why Jimmy sleeps on the place beats me altogether If it were mine I'd put it in the kitty and be glad to loset"
 She bade her guests goodnight and trailed her draperies up the wide stone staircase that led to the sleeping quarters up above.
 T think I'll go, too," said Camille. The mantle of Dolly's mood had de- scended on her also. She shivered, though the cracking log fire on the hearth flung out considerable warmth.
 "Oh, don't be a hermit" Reggie's voice held the caressng. flattering note 1t usually did when he addressed pretty women. "I've scarcely seen anything of you in the last week. Camle. Be matey. and let's have a chatr'
 The other two players. exchanging amused glances with each other, with utSW bO tiO OPpOSAlO SilQ Ot hilS AidAib and started a game of piquct.
 Camille and Reggie were lett tete- atete.
 well, what 1t Is, Reggie?" in- duired the former rather inpatient ly. She had seen the interchange of glances, and 1t added to the blueness of her mood. What d'you want, with me?"
 His eyes narrowed craftily. So this was her tone, was it?
 Fair play" said he succinctly.
 She raised her brows in faint sur prise. Her air of langour put him at distance.
 And I'm going to see get 1t, too" he added truculently.
 Her lips parted in the tiniest of smiles.
 You silly boy You talk like a Lyceum melodrama, don't you?" An amused look fitted across her pretty face.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-24
BURCH TRIAL IS
 ADJORUNED UNTIL
 AT TER HOLIDAYS
Defense Attorneys Say Their Case Practically Completed. Will. Attempt to Prove
 an Alibi q
By Associated Press

Los Angeles. December 2s.-The trial of Arthur c. Burch, charged with the murder of J. Belton Kennedy, was adjourned until next Tuesday after session lasting less than two hours today. Dispositions relating to the mental condition of Burch formed the only evidence presented today
 Defense attorneys said their case was practically completed with the exception of a few scattering wit nesses and alienists, who will state their opinion concerning Bureh's san -ity or lack of it. Mrs. Madalyne Obenchain, co-defendant of Burch. has been subpoenaed by the defense, but has not made known whether she will consent to testify. The attor- neys also stated they had witnesses whose testimony would tend to es- tablish an alibi for Burch.
 The dispositions read were made by Evanston, H., and Harlowtown, Mont. citizens. The Evanston depo- nents told of noticing changes in the defendants habits after he had spent three years on a ranch near liar lowton. The Harlowton citizens tes- tified they had formed the opinion that Burch was cratic and peculiar. enc stating he believed him insane Several gave as a reason for their opinion that Burch wore a fur over coat and no hat in the summer time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-24
WALTER HAMPDEN AT THE JEFFERSON NEXT WEEK

After a Christmas matinee, when he will present his favorite play, The Servant in the-House," Walter Hamp- den famous Shakespearean actor, will present repertoire of Shake spearean plays through Wednesday.
 In view of the fact that Walter Hampden is generally considered the greatest Shylock of his day" it may not be amiss to give briefly his reasons for his conception of the role.
 "Portia's first appeal is for mer- cy," says MT. Hampden. In her first speech, she pleads for the higher pur- poses of life. And what does Shylock answer? My deeds are on my head. I crave the law Again, when she asks him as matter of simple char ity to get surgeon to bind Antonios wounds, he scans the bond and says he does not see such clause, know ing full well 1t Is not there.
 My contention is that Shakespeare intended her to show that above man. made laws there was the dignity of higher law. law of forgiveness and mercy. which might we'll be ap- piled to present day problems. He thinks only of his money. When his goods are confiscated, he whines: If you take my means youy take my life.' The sympathy that goes to Shylock should be that which goes to any broken figure; but 1t should not be made a sympathetic figure against the higher ideals of forgive ness and mercy that all too appar- ently Shakespeare meant to be tho dominant purpose of the. play"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-24
VAUDEVILLE BILL
 AT THE MAJESTIC Earl FuIler's Famous 0rCheS- tra and Big-Time Vaude-
 vile on Bill

Earl Fuller, whose name made Electors" New York, famous with his New York orchestra, will be a spe- cial feature attraction at the Majestic theatre for five days of the week commencing Tuesday. December 27, and will make an appearance three times daily dispensing some of the best jazz music ever heard in this city.
 According to the management this act alone is well worth ten times the admission to say nothing of the bali ance of the big S10,000 combination of headline acts to be offered at the Majestic for five days next week.
 Another big feature is the Schlies- mann Saxophone sextette composed of six of the worlds best soloists who will entertain with rag time. clas- sics and solos, as well as novelties and two other first-class acts will complete a regular big time vaude- vile bill.
 Arrangements have been made for three performances daily with a matinee at 8 o'clock and two night shows at 7:30. and 800 with no ad- vance in the price of admission. The seat sale will open promptly Mon- day morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-24

1 Do l, tndeed7 I'm glad you think I'm funny! l haven't had an opportu nity of amusing you for some time"
 Again her quizzical glance.
 But you amused Dolly, so your talents weren't wasted. That's a con solation, isn't it?" A perverse little demon urged her on.
 For Elliot Glyn had hurt her. She knew it wasn't possible to hurt the asphalt-hearted Reggie, but she could annoy him, anyhow. Camille was very human. if the truth be told
 He glared at her In silence for a moment Then he spoke:
 Be careful. m'dear. My patience won't endure forever"
 She sat up straight. Teasing was teasing, but he was going much too far.
 And why the possessive note? What does your patience, or impa- tience. matter? Just precisely what do you mean?"
 He knuckled down at once. as was his way in such circumstances.
 You know Pm dashed fond of you And you must also know you're play ing fast-and-loose with me. l call it downright cruel, Camille. And heart less"
 Rubbish! Don't pretendl" Her tone was as bracing as winter wind from off the sea. ''Im not in any way bound to you, and you're making mountains out of molehills"
 Mountains and molehills' is right, if you're speaking of the ratio of our love-" retorted Reggie to Camilles in- tense surprise. His weak, good look ing face had a disconsolate air that was at variance with his previous truculent expression.
 She hestated. This was difficult
 That this worldly minded youth was in love with her. she couldn't quite believe. Her pleasant little in- come, and her expectations" were more probably his goal.
 But in shallow, superficial sort of way-and Camille was many sided she quite liked Reggie. She would like to keep him as a friend. Monday: Camille Disappointed"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-24

has been carrying was the cause of suspension.
 The bank was organized about two years ago, absorbing the Sullivan Bank fd Trust company and had a paid in capital of $100, 900 and a sur plus of S25,000,. The last financial statement submitted to the state banking department october IT showed total deposits of S509. .069.97. Withdrawals during the past few days had caused some reduction in this total, according to the reports during the day.
 No Calls on Other Banks
 Every effort was made by other bankers of Montgomery to save the institution, but after conference which continued until o'clock Fri day morning it was decided to place the banks affairs in the hands of the banking department. When citizens called at the bank at o'clock they found notice posted on the door which announced that H. H. Mont gomery, state superintendent of banks, had taken over the affairs by resolution of the board of directors. In order to relieve any uneasiness in Montgomery the Federal Reserve bank placed sufficient currency in the city to care for any call. but no calls were made.
 Other banks announced during the day there had been no withdrawals except those made in ordinary course of business; that they carried more currency at close of business than at opening of business, and that new accounts had been started during the day by persons who heretofore had done business with the Merchants bank.
 Has Ample Securities
 Few persons believe depositors will lose as a result of the suspension of business. as the bank has ample se-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-24
CAMP IS APPOINTED
 SHERIFF OF DEKALB

Montgomery, December 23.-(Spe- cial.)-L H. Camp of Fort Payne was appointed sheriff of De Kali county by Governor Kilby today. as the successor of T. J. Harris, who rendered his resignation because Of i'll health. Mir. Harris will retire from office January 1. The appoint mont of Mir. Camp was urged by prominent citizens of DeKalb coun- ty, who said he was the proper per son for the office. MT. Harris has been sheriff since November, 1920 having been appointed by Governor Kilby as the successor of Sheriff Chitwood who resigned while agents of the state were seeking informa ton about the enforcement of the laws in that county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-24

cast, and directed by the well-known Reginald Barker.
 The story is truly dramatic. and deals with the life of d beautiful young girl, Joan, who Is Imprisoned in a cabin in the mountains of Wyom- ing, by liquor crazed father. who has never permitted her to see the outer world. Her opportunity came one night when her father. more in- 'toxicated than ever before, unmind- fully leaves the only door to the cabin unlocked.
 Joan took refuge In a ranch house in the valley, where Pierre, hand some, rugged type of man. is at tracted by her beauty, woes and mar ries her.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-24

BUILDING NEW BUSINESS HOUSE
 Cullman, December 23.-(Special.) A new business house of brick is be- ing erected on the east side of the railroad, next door to the Palace Bar Der shop, by c. A. stiefelmeyer. This is one of the best business locations in the city. A handsome new brick store north of the poe.office has just been completed by MT. Beyer of this city. Mir. Beyer owns some of the best business houses in the city, all of them being located on Second ave- nue, east.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-24
BIRMINGHAM AGEHERALD, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1921

curities which can pay all deposits when the securities can be realized upon. The state had on deposit about $500 with the bank and had during the past few days obtained from the bank New York exchange to the value of $10,O00. It was not known Friday afternoon whether or not the ex- change had been paid in New York However, the state Is amply pro tected, as the bank owned state bonds to the value of $20,0OO, which had been deposited as security for the states deposits
 The men connected with the Mer- chants bank had been prominent in banking circles for many years. B. l.. Gaddis was president, B. Frank Noble, vice president and cashier. and R. W. Vass, assistant cashier.