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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-26
POWELL FINDS PEP A-PLENTY
IN THE BEST COMPOSITIONS
Three Concert Dances by Beethoven Bright and Jol,
as Anything Can BE. Celebrated Pianist Tells Group.
TO PLAY for Iabb Memorial

overture "In ola Virginia" played
t"i IN" first tim" last summer by the
Philharmonic Orchestra. a. the Nor.
fox, Cunuocticut festival
1T has been played twice this win
ter IN New York, by pauroSch." John
POWELL said and Viii bc played this
spring by the Russian symphony on
tour. Also my Negro Rhapsody Is
coming from the press soon"
The Negro Rhapsody Was given by
Mir. Powell on the European tour last
summer with DamrOSch. and has been
played 10y him six times this winter.
IN" last performance makes the
i"fiieih In TWO ANA a half years. this
breaks tn" record In performances
Tor music Of this Kind
Are you staying here this summer
to Writ. or going abroad"
Il don't know he answered Il
am writing string quarter. and 4
book on the race question. both of
which want 10 finish. But may
go on AN Australian tour. or else to
England and accept an invitation
from Rugby 10 Judg" their musical
competitions and give a special re-
cital Tor the school"
What about tho Slumbcr Song by
. List? Are YOU playing that on Mon
day night"
WINS First Performance.
For We knew that the recent per-
f"rmancc by John Powell in New
York Of this Summer Song was a
frs; performance; as tn. manuscript
had been kent since iss2. by Carl
l.achmUnd, an old l.izs, pupil who
In spit" 81 all pressure brough, To
bear by other Lizst pupils. had al
lowed II" one to play il. Finally. he
had agreed with the great critic. II.
4. i'Inck. that John Powell was
among living pianists the most
worthy" and consequently at the re-
cent concert in New York there took
place the last possible first perform
ancc OF I.izst number. Since that
time the Slumhcr Song has been pub
lIshcd
Yes" said MIR. Powell. II am play
inG the Slumbcr Song for the second
time; and closing my part OF the
program with the Thirteenth Hun
earian Rhapsody. one OF the most
brilliant and certainly the most char
acteristically Hungarian of all the
rhapsodicS. II runs the whole gamut
OF human emotion from widest de-
SPAR To abandoned and audacious
gaycty."
The program will he ended with a
group OF songs by Mrs. Rcinhardt
who Will give several selections
throughout the evening.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-26
GARY STREET SETTLEMENT
REAL ASSET TO RICHMOND
Stands for Service Through Ncighborhood Co-Opera-
tion-Aims to Develop Better Social Life Through
Development of Character in individuals.

rortunity To all for the highest de-
vclopmcnt physically. morally and
spiritually OF which each is capable.
The settlement House is open to all
who wish to gather for self improve
mcnt along intellectual and social
Lines. II believes firmly in American
government ideals. and, through the
example OF the club work. creates a
conception of orderly process Of gov
eminent that is far more impressive
than any teaching by prcccpt could
possibly he.
At present the old Eymna SUM
building is undergoing extensive re-
pairs and when completed will af-
ford unusual opportunities for cx-
crcisc To the children Of the neigh
bUrhood
Mr.. Wilmer Williams has been in
charge. of the boys work this win
ter. though there were several other
instructors.
Mrs. Gracia II. Libbcy. the head
worker. has two assistants. Miss
Smith. of the School for Social Ser
vice. and Mrs. Hardcnbcrgh. The
clubs and classes include those for
cooking. sewing. knitting. wood
work. music and gardening. The
'''''''t W 'ii''t 'ihSStS IL tnlTtN ana
The average monthly attendance OF
them is LOO.
There Is library and games for
me children. And the annual cy-
h:hit OF each years work Is held i'm
May.
In addition to Mrs. Cary. the presi-
dent. the officers of the organization
are: cc-prcsidcnts, Mrs. TaZcwcil
Darlington, Jr., and Mrs. Berna rd
Meredith: recording secretary. Miss
Katharine c. Kicks; corresponding
secretary. Mrs. William 3. Jerman;
treasurer, Miss Ruby Dart
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-26
MOVEMENT
TO COMMEMORATE POE

Iherc is n growing movement on
loot In Richmond TO CONNIE morat q
Edgar Allan Poe in way fitting the
achievements Of the States greatest
poet. The result has ocmc in the
FORM of IN" still young Poe Shrine.
various souvenirs. memoirs and in
tereSiinS relics Of the poets history
gradually are being collected
recent contribution has been
made in the form OF a lovely vel
lowed gown Of embroidered taffcta.
me legend in the Poe family tells
mat ii was worn 10y Il certain Lady
fitzgerald, Irish anccStrcSS Of the
poet. on the occasion OF her prcscu-
ta'ion at the Court of St James. The
dress has been in the possession Of
IN" FAMILY Tor over 2uD years and
mas been loaned !" the shrine bv
MrS. stewart Woodward. descendant
OF George Poe. who vas brother 10
David Zoe, grandfather of Edgar AL
IAN roe. II is on" of many Interest,"
ING things that may bc found i'm the
"in nous" now dedicated To the mem
"ry Of Poe.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-26

In speaking OF the FLOCK Day to
he held this week for the Cary Street
settlement. Mrs. John u. Cary. the
president of the organization, point
cd out that the settlement Is a real
asset tn the city. IT is Il ncighbor-
hood house maintained by the social
workers OF the Nurses Settlement.
ana consists of two buildings located
at lloi and ITO West Cary Street
The Settlement stands for service
through ncighborhoOd co-opcration
and its aim is the building OF bet
ter social life through the develop
mcnt OF character in individuals and
an Improvement In the environment
In which the individual life is lived
The work is based upon respect for
personality and is satisfied with
nothing less than the opening of on
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-26

contains priceless relics. rare mann.
scripts. and letters.
Al the 81. Louis convention i'm
!'2l, two great tasks were assumed
me completion "G the Jefferson Davis
Monument at Fairview. Ky. and
the hrcroofng and enlargement of
the Lee Chapel at Lexington Va"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-01-24
"HELENA'S HUSBAND"
PROVES DINERTING
burirsuur "n Famous Legend of Hcicn
"f Troy ricnscs Mt 7Nnmrns
'IpI

The presentation Of "iIcleua's Illus
band. one-act play Ivy Philip Mo-
eIIcr. proved a most diNcrtinc and
clever event at the Woman's Club
yesterday afternoon. The play was
a take-"ff On the famous legend or
Helen OF Troy, and the story OF III"
shepherd Prince of Troy" was read
10y the young daughter Of Mrs. Archer
Jones as rtain-raiscr. The play
crs not only succeeded in conveying
a ridiculous situation in the place
pointed out by romance as an ideal
one. but used c"micaily with the
mouths OF ancient Greeks many Of
the muchuScd phrases Of tn. most
modern Of the wars
The performance is n part OF an
interesting departure irCm the usual
program, and is a unique feature Of
This season. II WAS given under the
direction OF the dramatic committees
OF which Mrs. W. H. Trigg, Jr. is
hartman. and WAS produced by Mrs.
Archer Jones. The cast included
Helena. Mrs. stuart Reynolds: Tsumu.
Mrs. 7. 7. Dahney; McnelauS. Os-
borne Jones: Paris. Dan Hayward.
Anaiyticus. Marshall Brown
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-01-24
BODY RECOMMENDS
REDUCTION IN PRICE OF GAS
New Rate of sl.2O Per Thousand Feet Will Become Eff
fective February 20-Urges Adoption of Ordinance
Creating Office of City Auditor.

insisting upon immediate action by
the committee. Alderman Melton last
night succeeded in having the
Finance Committee recommend to
Council the adoption OF resolution
reducing the price Of gas To Slo0 per
1000 feet. reduction Of 10 cents
The now rate is tn become effective
on February 90, the regular reading
period. The resolution was recon-
mcnded some weeks ago. hut was re-
turned by Common Council in the he
lief that the price might he lowered
sun further. II was pointed out.
however. that Sl.20 is the most rea-
So nahie price practicable at this
time.
The committee recommended for
adoption the ordinance creating tho
Z ffc" az city Auditor. which carries
with il III" duties OF clerk To the
Finance Committee. The salary Ia
hNed at Ss.To0. aud the term of OF.
fee extends over a period of two
years.
The White resolution. providing for
a bond issue of $l.1nn. 900 for free
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-01-24
HOUSE PROCEEDINGS

Speaker Iirew"r called tn. House
I" order AZ - o'clock and prayer
was offered by Delegate w. &.
Hoover Of buckingham. this being
the hrst time during the present Ses-
sion that member has performed
thai duty. on motion az Delegate
No"dvill" III" r"a'ln. of the jour
nal WAS dispensed with.
clerk Williams rcpnrt.d bill No. Is
reported from the Committee on So
cial and Moral Welfare: bills 30. IL
anu No. liz from tn" Committee on
Roads and Inland Navigation: bills
No IL I" 20. inclusive. reported from
Inc COMMITTEE on Cities and Towns
ana hills Nos. Is. 80 and 80 from the
COMMITTEES on Schools and Colleges
An invitation was read from the
Richmond Chamber Of Commerce.
asking the members 10 attend "a ban
1nct ON February ;. at $50 o'clock.
in honor Of Guvcrnor Trinklc The
place will he specified later.
Members of the House who are
members Of the f.lks were invited To
the Richmond lodge tonight
a memorial from the North Car
ollha Legislature was read Il
urged that Virginia add To the high
ways I" b" constructed. the link on
the Washington Highway from Deem
Creek, along the Dismal swami To
| the North Carolina line: the link
from Franklin To the North caro-
lima line. and also the link from, near
Franklin to Norfolk. and IN. link
, from south Hill To tn. North Caro-
lima line.
Delegate Wilbur c. Hall spoke on
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-01-24
CITY ''ZONES" BILL is
REPORTED FANORABLY
SrnHtr Committee on General I.nws
Takes trti"n ON Measure Crcnt-
Ing Districts.

Favorable action on senate HiII
No. pc. authorizing the creation of
zones in municipalities. was taken
Yesterday by the senate Committee
on General Laws. The measure. with
senator D"dsou. of Norfolk, as ia :
iron. would permit the creation of
districts within city in which set
back building lines; l"catiou Of build
inEs their hcirhth. area and bulk
the percentage OF lot to he occupied
and the use To which tho premises
VIII II" put. can h" regulated
The General Laws Committee also
reported favorahly senate Bill No.
-. authorizing ""c"upati"nal thcru-
ply" 1" he provided Tor children In
hospitals.
The Courts Of Justice Committee
OF the Senate reported favorably
senate Bills. Nos. ~. los and ln9.
Tn" Committee on Moral. Social
and Child Welfare. held an important
session yesterday ON tn" bills intro
duCcd To carry out the Recommended
lions of the chilhr"u's code Com
mission. The committees viii hear
aiI hills and then report on them
simultaneously in order that they
can he considered together on the
floor.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-01-24

iridccs and viaducts. was tabled. as
was the petition from the Street
Committee for an additional appro-
priation az sl5.000 FOR expenditure in
securing complete appraiSement OF
IN" property "f the Virginia Railway
and Power Comany. a contract for
which is to he awarded on Thursday
night.
IN ordinance providing for tho
widening OF Ninth street Road. South
Richmond. so that adjacent property
designed for business purposes may
he improved. was recommended for
adoption.
resolution appropriatins $4,000
Tor construction nf camping quarters
Tor tourists at Bryan Park. OF which
Councilman Scatnn is patron. was re-
ferred I" the Budget Committee. The
Nunnally resolution. providing for
the installation Of electric lights In
the city Jail. also was referred Ia
this committee.
The committee will meet on Thurs
day night with the Streets Commit
tee To discuss the contract for street
appraisal
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-01-24

his motion 10 have tho committee
discharged from consideration of the
bone dry oath" he stating that the
vote in committee was cieh, t" eight
After debate for and against the mo-
ton. II WAS voted down by a re-
corded vote Of - to -
The House concurr"d in tho Senate
Joint resolution reported FROM the
COMMITTEES on Roads and Inland Nay
irati"n. asking for an itcmizcd state.
ment from TN" Highway Department,
covering contracts made under the
provision OF the Robertson act
Governor Davis transmitted To- the
House letter from President War.
r"n g. Harding rcln;Tcc 20 IN.
"WashinIton and Victory Memorial
building" for which ground has been
broken IN Washington. ana which
is sponsored 10y the George Washing
ton Association.
Governor Davis transmitted the re-.
port Of the state Purchasing Agent
which viii he printed as Senate doc
un"nt No. H. and the report nf the
Senate Fee Commission which win
10" printed as S"nat" document No. ..
The House adjourned "A, H. NJ
until today at IL o'clock. noon.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-01-24
SENATE PROCEEDINGS

state Senator julien Gum. Of Hem
rc" occupied tho chair in the SEN
ate Yesterday m"rnin. in the absence
"f Lieutenant Governor u. Frank
buchanan. Prayer was offered by
Rev. II y. ircisim"r. n. -. pastor
"f Emmanuel BAPTIST Church. and
Insurance Commissioner Joseph But
ton acted as clerk in the absence Of
Clerk Hanger.
Tn" first business to come up was
resolution by Senator ,iravatt. pro-
vidinI for the appointment of COM
mItt.c a., three Ia. select AN artist TO
paint a portrait of i.icutcnant-Gov
crnor buchanan to han: n the SEN
ate chamber. Senators ,;raNaLt
Cannon aud Parsons were named by
the chair.
y resolution asking the Governor
10 make detailed statement Of all
expenditures from tho contingent
fund. was offered Ivy Senator can
non. "f Richmond and adopted
unanimously.
The Rrs, Senate hill To meet de-
feat was senate hi!l NJ" IN, sponsored
by Senator Russell II would have
permitted hunting three miles from
the property Of the hunter without :,
license. The hill WAS showed under
by n vote of - to =.
Senate nill No. 80. regulating the
shooting az Wild water fowl. and NJ.
~. providing penalties for trcspass
on state game Sanctua ricS were
adopted by unanimous vote. Senate
joint resolution No. > was passed 10y
on its third reading.
Senate hill No II was advanced
I" its third reading and cnEross-
ment. Senate bills Nos. . !. 80 81.
10. 90. IS and Senate joint resolution
No. were advanced TO their second
reading.
message from the Governor in
closing letter from President Hard
ing asking Virginia To participate In
III" national war memS'ial. was read
ana referred Ia the Finance Commit
tee. Reports ~ the state Purchasing
Agent and tn" state Fee Commission
were also received.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-01-24
BOY is INJURED WHEN
RUN DOWN BY TRUCK
julian Clarke. Are q. Hurt I'm A.
tempting Ia Grass SIrrrt-Nnii
Auto In Crash

Uncle Sans mail was delayed n
s-year-old schoolhoy injured and two
automobiles damaged in "a series OF
accidents i'm the city Yesterday
While returning from school. Julian
Clarke was run down bv delivery
truck at Morris aud Cary Streets lie
was attempting to cross IN" thor
ouEhfare and was within e f.w foo,
of his home. 2l3 West cary street.
when the accident occurred After he
Ing treated by an ambulance physi-
clan on the scene he was carried
home. The truck was owned hy the
Ryder Dry Cleaning COMPANY. lgl
South Harrison street. IN" driver
was arrested on y charge 81 rcck
less driving.
Mail in transit was halted when
q truck easthound on BROAD street
collided with a truck proceeding
north in Jefferson street a; the in =
tersect!on Of tho two Noncompliance
Both machines were damaged
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-01-24
MILLS is SPONSOR
OF MOVE TO MAXI,
BUILDING LARGER
continued From First page)


'ha' the purpose OF the proposed
measure is Ia erect commanders
artistic and nreproof memorial build
ing as we'll as an auditorium for
meetings az state ORGANIZATIONS or
soldiers. sailors and marines and
other public meetings OF citizens that
might be held
II now appears" the Hill SAYS.
that tn present site will ha made,
1maie for suitable memorial build
ing, and more ground will he need.
ed
Therefore. an appropriation Of
$4,000 i'm 1921 and Sl2a.OnO in 1924
Is requested. in addition To the $40
moo appropriated by the General As-
semhlN in 1920. Any money here
aii"r a"r.ung fer the rental OF build
in@s on the Fer" lot would also he
placed I" the credit Of the Mar NJ
mortal commission. The commission
* "mrosv"r' &, borrow $o.5O1 C"a | V
means of bonds and To secure ;h..
h'r"S ~ mp"tEaGe ar deed 81 frost
by the hill. Th- Issue would he tor
thirty years and sinking fund for
their retirement is provided
III" War Memorial Comm Ssion -.
five would haze as it's secretary the
keeper Of the rolls of Virginia on "a
salary Ia he set by itself II would
he empowered 10 retain an advisory
architect or architects 10 help ON
the plans. which finally must "" APP
prnved by the Art Commission OF
Virginia
All bids for the erection Of the
building must be ~ competitions III.
hill provides. thereby doing away
with IN" criticism that swept the
state when the present body awarded
n contract for building on cost
plus basis
In addition To tho memorial fra-
lures. which would provide 81 suit
able chamber In whi,N would he en-
1ravcd the names OF NirSinians who
fell in tho world war and other WAYS
and a depository for achives OF the
world war and other war and historic
Gags now or hereafter acquired by
the state. the building would house
the state Library. state Law Library.
state administrative Offices. Supreme
Court az Appeals. auditorium and
legion headquarters. by the removal
"i these departments to the memorial
building their present quarters In the
Library Huilding would he left for
other departments of the state now
housed in rented quarters and seat
tered about.
As a concession to the city of Rich
m"nd for the use Of BROAD Street.
the hill provides for the dedication
~ strip ar land fifteen feet wide
from In" eastern end OF Capitol
Snuar" between Bank and Franklin
Streets for the Improvement Of
Twelfth street Tho act would he
null and void unless tho city OF Rich
m"nd carries ont the parts relating
I" it by proper ordinance before De-
c"mbcr ~. 1879.
The lii intends that the memorial
nniidin. will he Of utility to the gen
cral public 10y providing for an audi
t"rium aud Il circulating library. II
also takes care OF veterans Of the
word war 10y making room for the
American Legion and other orGaniZa-
TONS. In drawing plans for the me-
mortal. the commission Will he as
sisted ny a committee OF five legion
naires Ia he named by the Governor.
Arrangement OF the state Library.
Law Library and supreme Court OF
Appeals will he made after consulta-
ton.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-01-24
J|TNEY LICENSES MAY BE
PRO ANDERSON
City Attorney Hands Down
Opinion at Instance of
Councilman Jones.

In accordance with an opinion do
iivercd yesterday by city Attorney
George Wayne Anderson. 'Jitney"
licenses may be pro rated. Acting
under this ruling and pending coun-
cilmanic action, Director Myers has
made no effort to proceed against
3itneurs who have failed to sccurs
such licenses. even though pro-rated
permits may be gotten. Tho license
is &25 year. but may be pro rated
in accordance with the period dur
Ing which they are used. CITY At
;"rncy Andcrson's opinion. given at
the instance OF Councilman Carter g.
Jones. follows:
There seems to be some rnisappre-
hension as 10 the iiccnsc required nv
the city ordinances for jitncys As
understand the law. the ordinance
requires AN annual license OF SIS he
Tore amy person undertakes to op-
crate vehicle called "A .jitney' on
IN" streets OF the city by taking on
and letting on passengers in the
same general manner az ~ done by
street car. This annual license. by
sc''ion 30 OF III" ordinance, approved
May !. i'"l, "Npircs on the 30th da v
70. Hpri IN each year, and IL is ex-
prcssly provided that the tax upon
licenses |hall b. ahated quarterly,
except whcr" the ordinance Imposing
the sam" specifically provides that II
Shall not he pr" rated There In no
such provision IN the ordinance i'm
- sing the Jitn"y license, which con
S"uucnilS is to he ahatcd quarterly IN
the manner provided by section 81
Of IN. general ordinance"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-01-24

IN the service: with the Initials OF
each who gave his life In the SER
vice: with the initials Of every man
markihg his own star. Thus will he
Ir"nuced true service flag of tho
na'i"n. with It's millions Of stars: and
'hat u may he given the character Of
truly national memorial IL IL
"lshed that each state should pro-
'i"e Tor the stars for It's own men.
III addition to any other particinn
Ton II may choose Ia assume
To make this structure n ,ruo
shrine of national patriotism rcurc
seht'ng for our country the scntl-
m"nts that Westminster Abbey and
saint Paul's Church attest la t;nu
iiShm"n and the Pantheon and tho
inN"lidcs To Frcnchmcu-th this iS the
ambition OF tn" earnest men and wo.
men who arc carrying forward the
work "f the George Washington Me
mortal Association. The association
is Incorporated 10y law Of Congress:
tn" national government provided the
site for the structure. and recently
it's cornerstone was laid
~ have assurance that the city Of
Washington vii. give generous as
slstancc toward erection Of the mo.
mortal. and would he glad IL each OF
the states will see NJ To give the en-
d"rs"mcmt indicated by some official
participation. The project has APP
pcaled strongly I" me. and know To
patriotic men and women all over the
land. Ak one Of such inspiring nature
as To dcscrv. generous encourage
mcnt.
VERY sincerely.
'Sicned) "WARiiEN g. lIARplNt;."
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-01-24
WILL BEGIN JOINT PROBE
OF HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
Legislative Investigation 10
Open in Corporation Com
mission Courtroom Today.
Will ne LONG DRAWN our
Numerous Witnr>sr. HIVE Hcrn SUM
nonch to Appear Mt Opening Srs-
st"n This Morning. NJ iO-tourtcd
by COMMISSIONER Coleman.

Joint legislative investigation Of
/ highway affairs in Virginia will open
inns morning At Ia o'clock In the
courtroom Of IN" state Corporation
Commission. NJ the same time com :
mitt"cs from 10th houses will meet
t" organize for an investigation with
the object oi ascertaining whether
departments. bureaus and offices can
he consolidated or. In ,somc eases.
abolished entirely
senator Harry +. ByrI is chairman
of TN" committee vested with the
right to Inquire into III" workings Of
III. state Highway Department. state
Highway Commission and the State
Highway Commissioners. Numerous
witnesses have been summoned 10 APP
pear al IN" opening session and III is
expected that scores nf others Will
come forward Voluntarily.
The investigation has been courtcd
by Commissioner George T. Coleman.
who. IN his annual report /" the
Governor asked tina, an inquiry int"
his official conduct of the office he
made.
Three members "f Tn" Senate and
four members Of the House Of Dele
gates make up the commttc. AS the
committee must make it's report on
or before February ~. i, viii he
necessary I" hold long and frequent
sessions with this end in view. the
cymmittccmcn have received pcrmis-
sion from their respective houses to
lc absent from sessions and Nom
other committee meetings. il neces-
Sarv.
orcanizatiun Of tho useless" office.
Investigation committcN will not TAX"
long. delegate SmithcN and Senator
Cooke. If SUSSEX. ar" mentioned
prominently for the chairmauship.
d 80. Il
tim. and Will he excused from other
dudes III order To- press it's inquiry