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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-21
DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION
IS PURPOSE OF ASSOCIATION
Body Will Strive to Have City Government Take
Charge of Work of Improving Physical and Moral
WellBeing of Children of Richmond.

establishment of Department OF
Public Recreation, under the city
government, for the purpose of bet
tering the young manhood and WON
hnhood of the city. and Improvement
OF physical and moral well-being of
the children of Richmond, will be one
Of the many things the Community
recreation Association of Richmond
VIII strive for this year after raising
the $4,000 with which to carry on
its work which will be the purpose
OF campaign to he launched by the
organization Monday. This is ono OF
eleven recommendations made in n
report just released by T. Elwood
Tragic. president OF tho community
body. concerning tho proposed ac-
tvitics of the organization this
year.
Because OF the inscparabliity OF
the city's property and the public
welfare with rccrcational activity,
Mr.. Tragic states that the movement
should have such recognition from
the city. The movement utilizes
parks. Fairgrounds and streets. and
this year plans are underway to have
public shower baths, water carni-
walls. band concerts in the parks and
free motion pictures in the recrea-
ton centcrs OF the suburbs.
Among tho first things the asso-
citation will do is to employ Il paid
director of recreation and conven-
lent headquarters In tho downtown
section. EStabli shmcnt of re-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-21
CHRISTMAS PRESENTS SWELL
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION FUND
Two Aged Women of Richmond, Saving 1t for Rainy
Day, Give SIS to Presbyterian Cause
Children Send Their Gifts.

I'm announcing my total subscrip-
tons for today / just want to say
that OF the s6065 collected by me.
there are two for So each that
consider the largest offered in this
movement for Christian education"
remarked Dean c. u. Richardson at
the Presbyterian luncheon yesterday.
These two subscriptions" he con-
tinued. came from two very needy
Presbyterian women, who received
the money as a Christmas present ana
were saving II for IL rainy day. They
feel that they can invest it in no bet
tire way than by giving to this cause"
Then Rev. i. II. McFadcn, ID. D., of
the First Presbyterian Church, read
II telegram from travelling salesman.
not Presbyterian, who wished the
campaign "a million smiles" all the
success possible and asking that he
be allowed to contribute nifty smiles"
toward the fund.
And l can match that" said Dean
Stanley Mcl<cnncy in reporting his
subscriptions. IL have here a sub
scr!ption for 500 given by young
woman who works hard To- support
herself and an afflicted father, but
believes that she will somehow set
this money TO aid the cause"
These reports make the heart
glad" said George Howell. who pre-
sided at the luncheon. but we must
realize that there is work ahead OF
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-21
RAILROADS REDUCE RATES
FOR HISTORICAL PAGEANT
Senator Swanson Wires Navy
Yard Band Will Be
Here for Event.

Officials of railroads entering Rich
mond announced yesterday that re-
duccd rates would be effective during
Pageant. beginning Monday. May 90.
but the territory 20 be covered by the
reduced rates will not be announced
for a short while.
w. Conway Saunders. business
manager of the pageant association,
received the following telegram yes
tcrday from Senator Swanson:
washington. ID. c.. April 20, 1922.
"W. C. Saunders,
Richmond. Va:
Navy Department assures you can
rely on the Navy Yard Band for the
historical pageant week of May 22.'
Glad to have procured this band for
you. CLAUDE y. SWANSON"
Developments yesterday made il
necessary TO again change the loca
ton of the headquarters of the float
committee. of the Virginia Historical
Pageant Association. The day pre-
v!ous arrangements were made to
house the committee on the tenth
floor of The Times Dispatch Building
on South Tenth Street. but yesterday
the building on North Ninth street,
formerly occupied by Kcmpfs candy
store. was leased for "A short period
and the float committee VIII he To-
Gated there beginning Monday morn
ing
The train bringing the 20.400 chair
seats and other seating equipment ar
rived from Cleveland. Ohio. yesterday.
one OF the cars had Il banner on
either side reading: Garry Me Back
TO Old Virginia" and the further
wording that the trainload OF chairs
was en- route 10 the Virginia IIistor-
teal Pageant Richmond, Va. In this
way the Virginia pageant was wide
~ advertised as the train sped to
Richmond.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-21
Legion Auxiliary tn Moo,

An important called meeting of the
Woman's Auxiliary Of the Richmond
foSt' NO. J. of the American Legion.
VII be hcId tomorrow morning at II
0-clOCk at the Blues, ArmorY
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-21
CHARTER GRANTED HERE
TO CONNECTION COMPANY
Alfred Kirsh Is Named as the
President of $4,000 Rich.
mond Concern.

charter was issued yesterday by
the State Corporation Commission to
the Rlch-Maid Manufacturing Com
pany. of Richmond. with Alfred J.
kirsh. president: Eugene +. Jones,
Jr.. secretary. and Ira Y. Stern. Tho
company Will manufacture and deal
In CONNECTIONS. Its capital is fixed at
$4,000 maximum and $4,000 mini
mum.
Tho North Richmond Realty Com
rany was granted a revival OF its
charter. The officers are w. Z. Redd.
president: a. Levy. secretary. and c.
c. Satterfield. all of Richmond. The
capital Is fixed ut $4,000 maximum
and $4,000 minimum.
Other charters granted were:
First National Coal Corporation of
Roanoke. Roanoke. Maximum. so5.-
900: minimum. $1,000. j. J.. Noell.
president: II. L. Elasisiell. secretary,
ard III. +. jackson. all OF Roanoke,
Va. To deal in coal. building ma
tcrials and carry on general con-
struction business.
The Washington Auditorium Cor
poration. Alexandria. Va. Maximum.
$315.ooo: minimum. $4,000. Robert
y. Harper, president: Charles J.. Co
lumbus. secretary. Albert Schultcis.
Martin a. Lecse, Anton stephen and
Thomas Bradley. all OF Washington.
ID. c. To construct and maintain an
auditorium In the city of Washing
ton.
sutton Lumber Company, Inc.
Trammcl Va. Maximum. $4,000:
minimum. $4,000. l.. a. Sutton. presi-
dent, Trammei, Va: Thomas II. Byrd.
secretary. Burnesvillc, y. G.. and
Joseph NJ. Burlison. Trammcl. Va.
Lumber and general merchandise
business.
City Savings. Holding Corporation,
Newport News, Va. Maximum. $780,
600; minimum, $4,000 :. \. Morris,
Srcsidcnt: II. T.. Bcal. secretary, and
w c. Bryan, all OF Newport News.
va. General real estate business.
Amendment to charter OF New Era
realty Company, Inc. Lynchburg, Va.
w. w. Anderson, president, and
George w. Hood, secretary. Great
ing class Of preferred stock
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-21
Father of 10 Dies
When Hit by Slab
Richard DeCdmillie Vic-
tim Of accident at
His Sa,umiH.

Richard DeCamillie. As years old
and married. was almost instantly
Killed when struck by a slab in his
sawmill at his home. stop 81 on the
Seven Pines car line. near Highland
Springs. yesterday afternoon.
The piece OF timber was caught in
the saw and hurled with terrific
force Into the body OF the victim just
above the heart Death is though,
by physicians to have been instan-
taneous. Mr.. DcCamillie was plying
his trade as cabinet maker when
the accident occurred. 4 member Of
the family hurricdly summoned Dr.
James Leftwich. OF Highland
Springs. but whom the physician
reached the scene tho man was dead.
After examination by the county
coroner. he,body was removed to a
local undertakcr's rarlor. BESIDES
his wife, Mr.. DcCamillic leaves
thirteen children.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-21
VAUDEVILLE RECEIPTS
TO INSURANCE FUND
eoo Keith Thcatcrs in Countrx WI,
pe'o'e Mhtince Money Today IN
This Purpusc

Ihronrhout tho United states and
canada today the 500 ,heatcrs NAV
ing keith vaudeville attractions viii
go we entire receipts Of the natl
fund OF the National Vaudeville A..
,is's' This organization !nsurcs Tho
ives OF all the Keith vaudev.ll. ac.
tors without penny OF cos, 10 Inc
po!icyholder
EhwiH +. Alhee created the fund
'or the purpose Of protecting tho
wives and other dependents OF i'm
pfov'dent artists. Whether the ac-
tor Is wealthy or poor the 1000
policy on his life Is carried by tho
y. v a and paid at his death 10 his
heirs or dependents.
cpec'a! features are added TO the
regular program TO-DAY. Several
talented amateurs, including Han
py' Grant. hlackfacc comedian, will
appear at the matinee performance,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-21
Musical Is Po.tponed.

The musical 10 have been given
tonight NJ 1897 Park Avenue under
the auspices of Salem College Alum
postponed.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-21
Council Body L,ck. ouor,u

TWO score builders and contractors
were on hand yesterday afternoon to
confer with n subcommittee on
streets Investigating the question OF
obstruction of streets with building
material. an ordinance regulating OBJ
struction now being In the hands of
the committee. Owing to the lack OF a
quorum. Chairman John w Moore
called the body to meet next Thurs
day afternoon mt I o'clock. The com
mittec consists OF Mr.. Moore, Alder
man Epps. Councilmen Sullivan and
English.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-21
Today and Tonight
in Richmond

Baseball-Opening OF Virginia
State League in Richmond; Rich
mond VS.. Newport News. Mayo
Island Park. P. NJ.
John Marshall House, Ninth
and Marshall Streets, open a., NJ.
to 8 P. NJ.
Council jitney committee. IL
A. M
Subscription luncheon. under
Club. at Country club of Vir-
ginia, l p. NJ.
DR.. Bartch. before Woman's
Club, 1880 p NJ
Executive committee. Richmond
Housewives League. red room
Federal Trust Company. 1880
A. NJ.
(For Theater Calendar, see
page 5.)
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-21
Council Elects school Trr.,..

Called for the special purpose Of
elect.ng school trustees for tho three
districts OF the city. the City Coun-
ell In Joint session last night, re-
elected the following trustees:
First district. DR.. W. II. Parker.
second district. 4. J.. Peters: third
district. DR.. Clifton NJ Miller. Thesa
trustees succeed themselves. their
terms having just expired.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-21
Confederate Museum

Twelfth md CIny Streets.
Open Daily y. NJ. TO 3 J.. NJ
Saturday. > 4. ". To T. VI.
Admission. Zoe.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-21
TO Give Ice Crcnm summon

An icc cream supper Will be given
under the auspices of Troop 90. Girl
Scouts. Of Highland Park. in the
Highland Park Methodist Church to-
night at o'clock for the bench, Of
the troop.
The Nenana news., 1922-12-28

Among those who entertained on Christmas were Mr. and Mrs. Pil- grim, MT. and Mrs. Fred Blocker, Prof. and Mrs. Keller, MT. and Mrs. A. L. Wilbur, Mir. and Mrs. Frank R. Clark, MT. and Mrs Frank Cor don and MT. and Mrs. John 4. Clark. United States Attorney and Mrs. Guy B. Erwin. Mir. and Mrs. Hal Bailey.
The Nenana news., 1922-12-28

Mrs. Scott C. Bone wife of Gov ernor Bone spent Christmas in Se- attle with her daughter. Miss Mar guerite. who is attending the Uni versity of Washington, and two of her sons, Governor Bone will join Mrs. Bone in Seattle about Jan uary ].
The Nenana news., 1922-12-28

The freight train arriving from the south last night brought cars of coal from rhe Suntrana mine and two from the Government mine at Eska.
The Nenana news., 1922-12-28

The Juneau Chapter of the Amer ican Red Cross is to have public health nurse, to arrive here some time in January, it was decided at a meeting of the executive commit tee recently at the office of B. M. Behrends, chairman, Mrs. Karl Theile, chairman of the Public Health Committee of the Chapter, was instructed to ask the Pacific di- vision of the Red Cross to procure well quolified and experienced nurse for the Chapter. Waffles and coffee at the Palace of Sweets. .
 ~----~--~--- - -------- DON'T FORGET-LITTLE PRICES Hair Ribbons, Combs and Ornaments
 Hosiery, Gloves and Mittens
 Corsets and Handkerchief
 Children's Picture Books
 Middy Ties and Little Toys
 D'ORSAY CABIN SHOP
The Nenana news., 1922-12-28

L. T. Erwin, who is under treat ment for cancer of the stomach at the Mayo hospital, has sent Christ mas greetings to local friends .hru Deputy Marshal Nj. O. Carlson. The judge says that he is about to und- ergo a fourth operation and is very doubtful regarding the outcome.
The Nenana news., 1922-12-28

Mrs. Burkhead and children have taken apartments at the Pioneer hotel, where they will reside dur ing the absence of Captain Burk- head, who is going to Fort Gibbon to relieve Lieut. Pence who has been granted leave and will go to the States.
The Nenana news., 1922-12-28
News : FAIRBANKS Notes
Peter SteiI, Correspondent

Assistant United States Attorney E. B. Collins has returned to town from a vacation trip to Circle Hot Springs. He was accompanied on the return trip by H. H. Hall, who is from Herschell island. They were met at Gilmore by the Robinson auto.
The Nenana news., 1922-12-28

The city council has fixed the an- nual tax levy at one and three quarters cents. Members of the council explain that the high levy is necessary to carry out certain improvements planned for the com ing year.
The Nenana news., 1922-12-28

Tom Edmons, a native of Wales, and an oldtimer of the Circle dis erict, was frozen to death last week on the Yukon river about 20 miles below Circle City. He was on his way to Fort Yukon and 1t is thought to have been caught in a storm. He was found by a mail carrier. He was about 70 yaers old.
The Nenana news., 1922-12-28

The home of MT. and Mrs. R. G. Southworth was the scene of a sur prise party on Tuesday night, the occation being the tenth wedding anniversary of the sourdough couple. A number of friends, armed with noice makers and loaded down with presents of tin kitchen articles, stormed the house and remained un- til 9 late hour. The party included Captain and Mrs. C. G. Jones, Mir. and Mrs. A. B. Phillips, MT and Mrs. John J. Kestley, Dr. and Mrs. J. R. Bowen, Miss Margaret South worth and Messrs. Franklin J. Rog- CTS and Melville Steil. ..".
 @-~-c-----~--------~-~- FOR SALE Coles airtight coal
 burner, No. 15. Practically new.
 Charles E. Bergman.
The Nenana news., 1922-12-28

Miss Hilda Latti and Ingvold Han son were united in marriage on Monday night by Commissioner NJ. R. Boyd. with MT. and Mrs. Hans June in attendance as witnesses. Both Mr and Mrs. Hanson are well known throughout the Fairbanks dis trict and have many friends who will be pleased to hear of their marriage Mr Hanson is mining man, at present located on Cleary creek.
 ". H. Braford headed the dele gation of bridge workers who came up from Nenana for Christmas.
 Mir. and Mrs. Clarence Critics are among the holiday visitors in town from the creeks. They are guests of Mr and Mrs. G. 4. McQuarrie.
 Local Bills had a big time at their club rooms on Chris,m
 Fred Wilkins will be given a pre- liminary hearing in district court on January 3. the case having been continued until that date Wilkins is charged with violation of the dry law.
The Nenana news., 1922-12-28

Al Cosslet has installed a couple of ten pinette alleys a: the Alaska Cigar Store and is doing a rushing business.
The Nenana news., 1922-12-28

Sherwin and Black, wood sawyers, are still on strike, declaring tha, they will not operate their wood saws again until the city council removes the muffler requirements. This action resulted in considerable uneasiness on the part of the pub lie, the fear being expressed that the only other wood saw will not be able to meet the requirements of a cold snap.
The Nenana news., 1922-12-28

Maria Oats and Louise Noble, natives who were arrested recently on a charge of vagrancy, were sen- tenced by Commissioner Boyd to 25 days in jail and fined $50 each. The other two girls, Mary and Nancy were permitted to go free, their parents having promised to look after them more carefully in the future. --- --..--..-.-----
The Nenana news., 1922-12-28

Fifteen cars of coal have arrived from Nenana, relieving threatened shortage.
The Nenana news., 1922-12-28

The turkey which was given a. way at the Rebekah dance, was won by Peter Schultz.
The Nenana news., 1922-12-28

Local Bills had a big time at their club rooms on Christmas.
The Nenana news., 1922-12-28

The temperature dropped to 40 below zero yesterday but 1t is snow ing a little today, with an accom- panying moderation in temperature
The Nenana news., 1922-12-28

Charles c. Blaine is being inqui ed for by relatives.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-08-29
She Likes Switzerland
Better Than America

II love Switzerland. want to
live in Switzerland" she said. "Why,
even tho snow in Switzerland Ia bet
tor than American snow. American
snow mclts.
Mathide realized that she would
never get the consent OF her mother,
although She didn't understand why.
She read the newspapers, and the news
papers were suggesting II possible mar
riagr between her mother and young
Austrian architect. Edwin Nrcnn. who
came to this country 70 build 200
which Mrs. Mccormick gave to H.
linois BESIDES that, it was rumored
that her father was going TO marry
Gamma Walska. foreign opera singer.
Why couldn't they all be happy with
their respective foreigners?
She determined 70 make her father
hor guardian Although it was not 50
stated by any Of the principals, it was
un u,r"ptcl opinion that MathiIde, ii
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-08-29
CUPID ABANDOWY BOW FOR HORSELW SETTING
FOR MATHZLD DE MCORINZCK1NAX OSER RO1

1t was announced at that time that
Mr.. Mccormick had withdrawn his
consent temporarily. That he wanted
first to be certain that Max really loved
his daughter.
There was no doubt, however, in
Mathldc's mind that she would marry
Max.
Il love him. He loves me- she
said. Our tastes are similar. | dis
like society as the word is understood
in America. ! can't get along with
American boys. owe my life to Switz-
crland,' she added in her prettily
broken English. "and I want to live
there. The ambition of my life is to
make n home for the man / love in
the surroundings we both love-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-08-29

said that he wanted her to be happy
that she could do as she wished. lie
knew OSer and found him gentleman
of character and charm.
But that helped Mathilde little. She
has firm. jaw, has Mathildc. and Il
gay will of her own. She knew that
the marriage laws of Switzerland made
il necessary for n young maid under
twenty to gain consent of both
mother and father. or of guardian, be.
fore she had the right to marry: And
she wanted to marry in Switzerland.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-08-29
"I Hate Society, and
Don't Like American BOys"

While over in Switzerland, among
his horses. Max insisted that he wasn't
after Mathilde's money.
II never was dowry hunter he
said. it is reported Our romance
began with mutual respect and friend
ship. When questions of eventual mar.
rage arose. ! gave Mathilde every lib
erty. told her to so into the world
to make new friends and see life. Then
if she still wanted me, l was always
here
When Mathilde had heard that she
took IN her bag and baggage and went
for n short trip to America. It was
tho only rift in her nine solid years of
life in Switzerland.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-08-29
Max Oser

"Niathilde," continued m. ridins
master. "camc back last autumn and
toId me she could do nothing with young
men. She preferred Older men. men Of
knowlcdgc--and really, mentally, Ma
Wilde is more Developed than her age.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-08-29
An Old.Fdshioned Girl
With Mature Judgnsent

Mathilde IL gentle, sentimental-n
old fashioned kind Of girl that mon ussd
to love, they say. She Is not ill-man.
nered, nor self -assertive. and she hss
the Judgment Of a calm, matu,sd
woman.
And they predict happiness Is IN stors
for any woman with that fashion Of
mind.
But, oh, the glooms! They simply
quote Bill Shakespeare, and because hs
is such an extraordinary poet, they b..
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-08-29

eating the physiognomy of Matb;,a.
They declare that since she ha, ma.
up her mind to marry Oser, she will AZ
it., especially since she has met ,r,p
such opposition. And perhaps she MIL w,rn
II she hasn't already. '
TO return to the horses, hovor,.
Mathilde is not the only maiden irrai
by horse. There are others in M.
wide world who have given their li,tiss
kingdoms Of American dollars for
horse. or, rather, n horseman.
r There was Guila Morosini, be,r...
TO New York millions. who fell in lovs
with n mounted policeman in 1ooo'
Arthur Werner rode horse like nj
the four horsemen Of the Apocnl,n...
put together. and one day he rescn.s
the beautiful Guila. They marTsd
and lived unhappily.
Louise Beaver Webb, daurbter a, y.
New York millionaire. and horsewomsr
married Thomas j. Leonard, n crsnL
mounted cop. Her sister, Edith Bears,
Webb, married George o. Miles
groom and former jockey
In 1884 Victoria Morosini, dausb.
ter Of n millionaire New York banker.
ran away with Ernest Schillinp. bs,
fathers coachman. She afterward an.
tered convent.
Seems to be no doubt that ther. 1,
something in this matter Of horses. ana
whether tho marriage turn out happily
Is no more fertile ground for adverSs
speculation than are other marriaes
without horses.
It is interesting that Partisan ed,.
tors are convinced that Mathilde's mar.
riage will be happy one. And th.y
state 1t will be happy because Of trait
in the character and personality Of
Miss Mathilde herself.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-05-26
EIGHT PAGES

 laws of the Territory of Alaska re- lating to the conduct of dairies or with the regulations of the Territorial Health Commissioner relating to the conduct of dairies.
 Section 6. The fee for license to operate a dairy for the sale of milk, cream or other dairy products in the Town of Cordova, Alaska, shall be Ten (s1O.0 Dollars.
 Section 2.
 License obtained under the provi- sions of this ordinance shall not he transferable but in the event of the sale of dairy business the purchaser may obtain license for the unex- pired portion of the year covered by the license of his predecessor in inter- est by surrendering the old license to the City Clerk and signing an ap- plication as required in Section Two of this ordinance and by paying the sum of two dollars and fifty cents to the Clerk for the use and benefit, of the Town of Cordova.
 Section S. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the date of the passage thereof and shall be pub- l1shed in the Cordova Times for one week.
 Introduced and read, April IT, 1922. Passed and approved the 1st day of May, 1922
 Corporate Seal)
 W. w. COUNCIL, Mayor. Attest:
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