The Richmond Virginian., June 30, 1910, CITY EDITION, Image 11

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BANK THROWN
MECHANICS SAVINGS
^ Business Structure That
Reflects Credit Upon
the Race.
WORK OF COLORED MEN
FOR THEIR OWN PEOPLE
______
All of the Building Not
Used by the Bank to
be Used by Negro
Establishments and
Professional Men.
To promote thrift and economy among
the colored race of Richmond, the Mechan
ics' leaving* Rank was incorporated here
November 20. 1009. To say that this
institution has been a success would be
givinp but a vague impression of what it
has accomplished in less than a decade.
The bank was founded on stock sub
scriptions by negroes only. It was
originally capitalized at $2.>,000. but this
was increased last year to 1100.000. The
institution ha* flourished steadily since
it first began business.
This we^k has seen the bank established
in its new aud handsome home, Clay and
Third Street* This is the only banking
and office building in the United States
built entirely by negro capital and utilised
exclusively by negro tenants. Most of
the occupants of the building are colored
lawyers and physicians
Have Splendid Building.
The building is four stories, the exterior
is finished in white and yellow brick and
white marble. It is of semi-fireproof
construction, wired throughout with eh
tneity and equipped with elevator ser
vice. It is heated by steam. It was
built at a cost of M0,000. Carl Rheur
tnuml was the architect and Daniel J
Farrar the builder.
An unique feature is a tiled roof, which
will be utilized as a roof-garden. The
roof is surrounded by a fringe of incan
descent tights. . .
The banking house occupies the front
part of the building, extending on the
ground floor al«out half-way back the
length of the structure. The rest, of the
first floor consists of two stores, which
have been leased for business purposes
, The bunking room is finished in mahog
any, bronze, brass and whitejl talian mar
ble " ith a verd-antique base. The cost
of the fixtures of the bank exceeded
$15,000.
The vault in this roonj is one of the most
modern in Richmond It is of the most
improved pattern. It is what is known as
a laminated stall, round-door vault. It
is 11 by IT feet in sup. It is finished
in highly p*lkbed steel.
C’.ficers Hold Reception.
Wednesday night the bank was the
scene of a reception by the officers of tie
institution in honor of their white friends
The guests were elaborately entertained.
Among them were included State and
city officials and some of the leading
business men of Richmond.
The idea of putling up the large build
ing was conceived by John Mitchell, Jr.,
president of the bank. He gained the
consent of the board of directors and work
began last October.
Mitchell is a member of the American
Bankers' Association and the only mem
Ix»r of his race who ever addressed this
body from the floor.
The old quarters of the batik, No. 511
North Third street, where the basement
of an old residence was utilized as a bank
ing house and where the institution has
been since it was founded, will be given
up entirely before the latter part of this
week.
Two Thousand Depositors.
This institution is conducted solely for
the benefit of the colored race. It has
about 2,000 depositors, about 350 of whom
are stockholders. Deposits of ten cents
and upwards are accepted.
Friends of the president recently pre
tented him with a handsome silver loving
Growth of Inst*
in Brief Per
Been Phenome
BANK HAS FL0OMSKI
CAPITALS
Starting With $25,
in 1901, Bank
Has $100,000
Which to Cond’
Business.
cup which now rests upon a
pedestal above the bank'* vault, It
giv en as a token of regard for the work«
Mitchell in behalf of the negro
Richmond, the population of which J
estimated at 40,000.
Since its completion the new bank i
been a source of much admiration
white and black alike. It has been i
by many citiiens. including moat
city's bank officers, who hare
great interest in the colored entcvprloo,
During the past week the bonk haa 1
thronged with people who live
community near the building. AI
feeling haa been displayed bet wean
-ace* in going over the new
The institution haa acted largely
force to bring the colored race 1
whites in a pleasant light. The
of the bank, all of whom are negroes, i
oolite, courteous and attentive and I
gained the respect of all who eom
contact with them.
Member of Clearing House.
The directors of the institution
affiliated their bank with the
House Association The room of
directorate is located above the vaolt
the bank. It is fitted up in lu
style. It is appointed mainly in
any. with massive chairs and a huge tabi
of the same wood. The uphofa
green. --
The officers of the bank are
John Mitchell, Jr., President; H.
Jonathan, Vice-President, and
H. Wyatt. Cashier.
Directors: John R. Chiles,
Smith, John Mitchell, Jr., H. F. J<
R. W. Whiting, J. J. Carter, Thomtt
Wyatt. A. D. Price, E. R. Jefferson,
B. Ramsey, W. F. Graham, D. J.
H. L. Jackson, John T. Taylor
' Thomas M. Crump, secretary.
MTELl IS SILENT
XBOIIT C. t. & 1.
Acting Head of 0. and ()» Sat*
It's Too Earlv to Be Dis
cussing Plans.
Acting President Axtell. fit the
Chesapeake and Ohio. left Wednesday
night In his private car for Columbus,
O. Before leaving, Mr. Axtell said tint:
his trip might take him beyond Co- j
lumbus In all probability.
Further than this, the acting head
of the road was non-mlttal a’Jbut his
trip.
It Is understood that Hocking Val
ley matters are really behind Mr. Ax
tell's trip and that he will give them
close attention while In the Ohio capi
tal.
Mr. Axtell said that It would prob
ably be some weeks yet before the
Chicago, Cincinnati, and Louisville is
(armally turned over to the Chesa
peake and Ohio, although purchased i
Ihsk age. He said that certain legal
matters had to be arranged by the law
yer* before the transfer could be ma le.
"Have you any special plans for de
velopment of the C. C. amf L. ?” was
asked.
"None that I can discuss Just now,"
Governor Mann has accepted an In
vitation to address the Leigh Street
Baptist bible class next Sunday and It
is expected ghat hie preeence will
tend to materially Increase the attend
ance upon the occasion.
The attendance of this class last
Sunday numbered 310. which was fifty
more than the preceding Sabbath. The
cine* la said to be growing rapidly in
popularity and Interest. At the latit
services, fifteen persons asked for
prayer.
Union Station Methodist Bible Class
also had a very large attendance last
Sunday the numbering registering 23».
while the Venable Street church class
had an attendance of over 300.
School Opent.
(Special to The Richmond Virginian.?
NEWPORT NSWSi June 30.—The
Seaside Summer Normal school open
ed this morning with a large attend
ance with Profeasor Ernest Shawen,
of Norfolk, as conductor. - At the First
Presbyterian church last night a meet
ing was held at which the teachers and
faculty of the school ware given a
cordial welcome to the city, O. D.
Batchelor welcoming them on behalf
*f the city In the absence of Mayor
who la out of the city.'and tbs
m£ a
Iir\ Lloyd T. Wilson welcoming them
on behalf of the churches of the city.
James—1*1 erce.
i la! to The Richmond Virginian)
U 1N.STkN-XALKM.~- June M. '
lames, a young business man of this
city, and Miss May Pierce, also of this
.tty, were married yesterday morning
at 5 o'clock at the home of the brides
uncle, Peri y Masten. by lor J li. Aber
nathy. -
John Denma.
(Special t.. The Richmond Virginian )
CULPEPER. June .TO—John E. Den
nis. son of Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Dennis,
died near here Tuesday evening. age
33 years. Mr. Dennis was a Spanish
war veteran and while In camp con
tracted tuberculosis. He was a mem
ber of the Masonic Lodge and wag
burled with the honors of the order.
Besides his wife he is survived by his
parents, two brothers and four sisters.
DOG CATCHER RUES
DAY HE ACCEPTED
lias Black Eye, Torn Trousers
Six Bites and Lacerated
Disposition.
RED BANK. N. J.. June TO.—With
a brightly shining badge or office, a
long piece of manila rope and a scoop
net on a pole. Emmett Lacey was. ;
immediately following his appointment
as dog catcher, the most ornate piece I
of hardware in this resort. To-day.
after settling with the doctor for cau
terizing six bites, having his new
"white ducks" repaired and a beauti
ful black eye painted, he is wonder
ing whether it Is worth while.
"I am not sure that public office Is
what It Is cracked up to be," he said
to-day. "and 1 now sure do sympathize
with Mr. Taft.”
Yesterday Lacey tried to pick up ten
unmuzzled and unlicensed dogs Six
bit him In various portions of his an
atomy and escaped, three were sue- 1
oessfully lodged In the pound, one
was ransomed for one dollar by its
irate mistress, who then promptly ,
blacked the officer’s eye.
It is likely there will be a new dog
catcher here soon.
Wiley—Halley.
(Special to The Richmond Virginian.)
WINSTON-SALEM, N. C„ June TO —
Mis* Mary Bailey, of this city, and
James 'M. Wiley, of Troy. Ala., were
married at the home of the bride yes
terday morning by the Rev, J, K. Pfobl.
The home was beautifully decorated tor
the occasion. The couple left after the
ceremony for a northern trip.
s’ Salle far Callao.
VALPARAISO, June 30.—The United I
States armored cruiser South Dakota
sailed to-day for Callao. Her officers
had published In the local newspapers
letters thanking the people, the authc***
lttes and the various societies for the
numerous entertainments given to of
floers azt8 men while the vessel was at
anchor here
T *
MAKING PLANS
FOR PICTURES
Will
i ;<•
Shown Throughout
(.'ounm Soon Aftor tk> Bur
Hattie.
By Til’ W UK.II I .
JOHNSONS TRAINING (AMI1.
KICK S HKSOliT, RKNO, XEV., June
*('.—No time will be lost I y the mov
ing picture mi n in Ki tting the pic
tures of the Jeffries-Johnson Cattle
before the public. Jf the arrange
ment doesn't mkscarrv, the machine
and operators will be hustled from
tlte ringside in automobiles to a spe
cial train, which will have the right
of way east and carry three shifts
of photographers to develop negatives
of original films and print new ones
as fast as human science make It
possible.
Films will he dropped off as the
train speeds through the' middle west,
with enough retained to supply the
needs In Chicago. Philadelphia, New
York. Cincinatt. St. Louis. Kansas
City. Cleveland and other large cities
where the demand wlil be extraordi
nary. /
Johnson is not letting up in his
work. He was out early to-day and
yesterday he put in the afternoon be
fore a largo crowd. As usual, he
was cheerful and full of comedy. He
went twelve rounds with Kaulman.
Mills and Nlonohan. Apparently
Jack wanted to go Jeffries ope bet
ter, as those eleven rounds of Jeff
ries stood as the high-water mark.
The boxing was lively, with Johnson
showing a good defense to the de
light of the onlookers, who marveled
at his ability to pick off the blows
and counter with each hand when
he relt like it.
Mixing pictures were taken at
Johnson's camp to-day. These Pic
tures were planned to lie more the
atrical than those of Jeffries. John
son is strong for this end of the
game, while Jeffries. If he could have
left the training pictures out of his
contract with the motion picture men.
would have done so gladly.
Has Jeffries tifcen doing work about
which no one knows? There is a
persistent rumor to this effect, anil
although it Is denied, it refuses to
down. It is said Jeffries and Arm
strong. and occasionally Corbett, go
to It strong in secret, and w'hlle it
is difficult to determine where Hie
mysterious boxing place Is at Moana
Springs. It is a fact that sometimes
when the crowd is thickest the big
fellow and one of ht» partners disap
pear for about an hour.
It is given out that Jeff la asleep,
but those who profess to be In now
smile and walk away.
To f.iTi Un Party.
There will be a lawn party at the
omer Thirtieth and Marshall streets,
‘rtday night, July lat. for the bene tit of
be Chlmborajwt Y. W. C. T. U.
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NEWS FROM ALL OVER VIRGINIA]
ALEXANDRIA.—Michael A. Nolen, u
tramp, indicted for killing; Robert Mor
phy, Jr . was this afternoon convicted
of manslaughter, yesterday, and sen
tenced to serve three years in the pen
itentiary.
LA'RAY.—Taking: advantage of the
time between his sentence to the peni
tentiary and his departure for that in
stitution. Arthur Good arid Miss Frida
fainter were married in the Page coun
ty jail in JLuray Tuesday by Dr. L*. \V.
Strickier.
POCAHONTAS-—Arrangement > for
the celebration of the Fourth of July
in this city are completed Smith lias
been selected marshal for the du> ;
Captain Jack freeman, of Roanoke, as
hl» principal assistant. and Colonel Jas.
8. Browning. of Roanoke will deliver
the oration. Thq fire companies art* ar
ranging ,f«?r a demonstration and exh‘
bltion of the different companies who
will compete for prises.
NEWPORT NEWS.—The seaside nor
nial school opened yesterday. School
Trustee O I> Batchelor, acttn^tn the
atnsen. e of Mayor Jones, welcomed the
visiting public school teachers to the
city.
FR K Di: RICK SBCRG,—The Summer
Normal Institute opened here last night.
The exercises were held at the court
house, Prof. A B. Chandler. Jr., con
ductor of the Institute presiding
SOUTHWEST RICHMOND
The moonlight which the Stars and
Stripes Count’ll. No. Hi. Daughter* of
Liberty, intended to run, June. 28, has
been postpoend to August 2. Tickets
on sale for June 28, will he good for
August 2.
At the closing exercises of the Male
Orphan Asylum school, the following
were awarded prices. The scholarship
medal given by General Charles J. An
derson in memory of his father, was
awarded to Eugene Granger; medal
for mathematics, given by D. D. Davis,
to George New; medal for faithful at
tention to duty given by Thomas J.
Todd, to Louis Mullemlrich; medal
for penmanship, given by Major Lang
don T. t hristlan, to Ernest King; the
Lou Mar medal given by Henry S.
Htuzler. to Llnwood Mackey.
Miss Ruby Lyle, of South Laurel
street, who was operated on at the
Virginia Hospital. Monday for appen
dicitis Is doing very well Her attack
was both sudden and acute, and neces
sitated the operation being performed
quickly.
Miss Dorothy K. Harton. of 22 South
Harrison street, left last week to spend
several weeks ir Warren and Vance
counties. ,\. C.
Miss Rosa Clemons will leave the
city Monday to spend u few weeks
with relatives in Mineral. Va.
Mrs. W. VV. Xetherland. of 2903 W.
-Cary, returned home Tuesday from a
week's stay at Virginia Reach.
Mr. John J. Cullen, or 332 S. Laurel
street, Is confined to his home as a
result of a serious Injury received a
day or two ago. Mr. Cullen Is em
ployed in the Tredegar plant, and was
fearfully burned by moiten metal. He
will be confined to his house for some
time as his foot is very badly burned.
Mr. W. S. Coats, who was operated
on last Tuesday, has recovered suffi
ciently to be brought from the hospi
tal. and Is now convalescent at his
home 3120 W. Main,
Miss Ruth Crowder will leave Sat
urday, to visit her aunt, Mrs. Lyne, at
Varlna, Va.
Mrs. Trevllllan and family of West
Main street, have left for their eurt'
try home In Hanover, to spend the
summer.
A quiet but pretty weddir' took
place Tuesday morning at the home
of Mrs. it. H. Tatum, of South Adams
street, when her daughter. Mary Louise
was married to Robert Will turn Cosby,
in the presence of relative* ami
friends. The room* were decorated
with growing plant* and cut (towers,
the color scheme being green and
white. Dr. R K. Lipaoombe, pastor of
the bridal couple officiated. Mr*. Lil
lian Wilkin* had charge of the music,
rendering Mendelssohn's wedding
march as the brtdul party entered the
parlor, and "O Belhjve Me," was soft
ly played during the ceremony. Aftet
receiving the congratulations of their
friends. Mr. and Mr*. Cosby left f ir
a Northern trip.
Mr. George H. Hankins, for forty
years an engineer on the Southern
railway, died in the home 2604 \V
Main street. Tuesday morning, after
an illness of nearly five months. He
Is survived by a widow and one
daughter Miss Elizabeth Hanklne.
Alice in Balluonlnnd.
PITTSFIELD. MASS., June SO —
Clifford R Harmon, the aviator, is
preparing to make a flight from this
city with Mrs. Nicholas Longwnrth.
Mrs. William K. Vanderbilt. Jr.. Miss
Cornelia Bryce and Mrs, W Bourke
Cochran as passengers.
The ascent will probably be made
at night for the purpose of a sunrise
view from a balloon.
Fairmount
Mrs. J. H. Overby, of North Carolina,
is the guest of her nephew. Mr. J. L.
Qritfin, on Twenty-second street.
The May Council Daughters of Lib
erty held their regular meeting Mon
day night at the town hall. They will
hold no meeting on Monday night next,
on account of a holiday but the Mon
day following they will hold their reg
ular meeting and the installation of
officers will take place. Refreshments
will also be served.
Mr. Lin wood Nichels has returned to
bis home on Twenty-second street after
a pleasant stay with relatives at Cold
Harbor, Va.
Mrs. Henry Gesslnghaus Continues to
Improve at her home hero.
The regular recital of Mrs. 8. K
Gary's music class was bald Tuesday
night at the Baptist church, and was
much enjoyed by tho^e present. First
on ttie program Over Hill and Dale, by
Misses May Gentry. Alma Albertson.
Kathleen Hollins. Marie E Gary; -Fairy
I'olka.'* Maggie Mann. "Easter Dawn.
Elisabeth Fllppen. "Star of the 8aa."
Aves Bernard; "Vesper Bells," Ethel
Dupres: "Edelweiss Glide. Loul»e Thom
as "Ours." Rosie Thomas. "Oberon'
I'earl Frlddy. Robins Return. Bessie
Hardaway; Solo “Sweet Lullaby", Miss
Mamie Rouse; “Joys of the Dance,’
t’arrie Morgan. Alma Albertson, Grace
Franklin. Kathlen Hollins; "Th Dying
Poet. Carrie Morgan; "Return of
Spring.' Grace Franklin; "Ripples of
Alabama." Lucille Jennings; Solo, Se
lected, Min Ella Felvey; Massa's In the
Cold Ground. Kathleen Hollins; duet.
“Star of My Life," Misses Smith and
Gary, "Raphsodle Hongroise II". Dorris
Ambers; quartette. Mrs. Robinson. Miss
Nellie Smith. Mr. Chas. Patterson, Mr.
H Morris; reading by Miss Felvey;
"Midnight Summer Dream." Doris Am
hern. Certificates of reward were pre
sented by the teacher, Mrs. S. R. Gary.
Rev. Wm. Ft. Burrell, presented the’
medals and Mr Wm. Quinn, presented ;
the diplomas to Miss Doris Ambers and
Miss Kathleen Hollins, these two hair
ing finished under Mrs. S. R. Gary’s in
struction.
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Davenport, of
King William, are the guests of M**.
and Mrs. W B. Chenault. of this vicin
ity.
Mr. Walter Brooks has returned home
from a visit to relatives in Baltimore.
At the Theatres
Academy—Benjamin Players In “In
the Palace of the King."
Colonial—Continuous vaudeville.
Bijou—Continuous vaudeville.
Butrin—Continuous vaudeville.
With Franklin Ritchie cast In a role
most admirably suited , to his talent. !
and Miss Carroll McComas a strong,
forceful, emotional and winsome lead- ;
in* woman, the Benjamin Players are !
scoring the triumph of their engage
ment at the Academy this week In ‘‘In
the Palace of the King.”
The hundreds of admirers of Mr.
Ritchie In Richmond have learned
with regret of his departure from the
city Saturday night after the conclud
ing performance of Marlon Crawford's
regal romance. Mr. Ritchie, who has
established himself here as gn excel
lent actor possessed of great ability
and much personal magnetism, will
go to New York to arrange for his
fall engagement. /■
Buena Vista
(Special to The Richmond Virginian.)
JUUENA VISTA, June 10.—Miss Car
rie Rubush gave a very enjoyable lawn
party at her home Tuesday evening in
honor of the "Happy Nine" and Mies
Mary Lackey, of Timber Ridge, who le
her guest. Punch was served during
the evening by Mrs. Josepnlne Robey,
presiding at the bowl, caste and cream
were also served.
'Mies Lota Kmbree entertained at Km
bree Terrace, the home of her father,
on Friday evening with a very enley
ahle lawn party. A targe number of
guests were present . Garnet were
played and music wit furnished bjr
eral of the yountr ladies present,
freshments were served.
Everythin* Is In readliu
bi* celebration next Mom
large crowd Is expected,
about thirty entries for the te<
and several entries for the Mb
coronation hall will be one of
elaborate social affairs ever
city.
Miss Lois Embree, who hu
■ruest of her sister. Mrs. D. D.
at her home In Porterdale, Oa
ed to the city this week accomi
Mrs. Towers, who will be
Terrace for the month of July.
D. H. Kueker. of Hampton, I
eral days with hts brother, H.
er this week.
Mrs. a. C. Hopkins and dm
Charleston, W. Va., are the
Dr. A. C. Hopkins.
W. B Prichard returnod to
Tuesday after bavin* spent
month In New York.
Dr D. C. Moomaw, of Hi. , „
holdtn* special services In the
ard church.
R H. Willis, of Roanoke, la
several days In the city. Jack
ham and Carl Brown, who Mi
csted at Canton, N. C., are at
a few days.
Winston Salem!
tale*.
Wlaat
(Special to The Rlohmond Vh
Winston-Salem, N. C„ June Vs
city will be well represented
meeting of the National
Association which meets in
ly «th. Misses Florence Brc
Jenkins, Sadie Walker, Celeat
Ada Roan, Mary Wiley and
ley and Prof. W. & Snipes,
Jerome will to from here.
An automobile club has .
in this city wtth twelve oh
bers and every auto owner In 1
about toe In number, will ho
Join. Efforts will be mado to l
cities In the Stats to form still
soclattons so that membership
had In the A. A. A.
SOCIETY LUDEI
FLIES III Bin
'H ■ ;.—S
Mrs. Clifford Harmon
Ten Miles in Fa
Machine.
NEW YORK, June 1
New Tork society Is
aeroplane covered ton
man biplane to-day
Plains. She was Mrs.1
mon. daughter of
Benedict Her hush
of the bast of the
In charge of the
took the plane up to
feet and then made
of the course.
While nervous at