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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-05

staff. adjutant of the camp, received
orders suddenly Saturday night to
report for duty in the philippines.
General Wotherspoon Immediately re-
lieved him of du.y. Major Todd's as
sistant Captain c. G. Carter, Coast
Artillery Corps. wes then made ad-
jutant Captain Carter is stationed
at Fortress Monroe, Va.
General Oliver. accompanied by
General Wotherspoon, has made an
inspection Of the camp and pro-
nounces II to be all that he had ex-
pected.
Stir Up Quiet Town.
About fifteen hundred soldiers from
the camps of Maryland. VirginiaSa and
the regular army visited the city Sat
urday night. and although they Gre
ated a great deal of noise and caused
unusual confusion in the peaceful lit
tie town. there were no reports of any
fights. However, several were mar
rowly averted, caused by white troop
ers taking the part OF negroes In ais
Cussfons brought about by the trou-
hle between the races Friday night.
IN camp prejudice against the ne
groes is very strong. though at the
present time II is difficult TO say what
the trDuDle between tfe IcEiot@ "'iN
the Virginia guardsmen will amount
to.
The Virginians viii permit no pre-
sumptions on the part OF the colored
regulars There is mucn feeiins
among the men, though secrecy II
observed In connection with several
rurnors of reported fights between
whites and blacks,
Practice L. Strenuous.
Many events are crowded INTO
/ days work. Reveille is sounded a
1923 A. NJ. while the first call awaken'
the tented city at sis. Mess is a.
5445. At 6:15 the days work begins
This consists mainly of eight and ten
mile cross-country hikes. Here bat
TALON movements are executed under
7 the direction Of regular army Officers
Imaginary fees surround the infan'
trymen and artillerymen on every
hand Flank movements are executed
.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-05
THE RICHMOND VIRGINIAN.

TO capture the enemy. over hiils ana
down walls they must march. through
wheat fields, over stubble, they STUN
BILE and bump into. one another. Al
though they have Seen badly scratch-
cd by briars and suffered stone Oh uIses
the State troops. have gone AT thef
work with an earnestness which Is as
tcnishing.
Enjoy Sabbath Rest.
But following the hard work OF
Saturday the men enjoyed norway
until Monday afternoV2.
Sunday religious services were helo
throughout the encampment. ABOUT
a dozen chaplains, representing all
denominations, are in camp with the
men.
In the morning there was large
meeting. Chaplain Pruden. OF the
second United States Infantry, has
had erected huge tent near the cen
ter of the canvas city, and several
hundred men gathered here Tor di-
vine service at the appointed hours.
Services for the First Battalion.
First Regiment. Virginia volunteers
were conducted about 7 O'CLOCK sun
dny morning by Chaplain Cleveland
Hall, of Danvillc. This service took
place at the headquarters OF Colonei
William J. Perry, commanding the
First Battalion.
During the meantime the men pass
ed the day In various ways
With General Robert Shaw Oliver.
Assistant Secretary of War; General
Wotherspoon, commanding the en-
campment: Brigadier General c. c.
Vaughan, his officers and stan, sun
day morning rode over the great bat
tlefield near here.
Most OF the men remained In camp
during the day. passing away the
hours by reading. card playing or else
taking two-mile walk to the city,
where little amusement was Afforded
them.
The monotony of the day was nrok :
en- by many visitors. Pretty girls
RIaddened the eye OF the boys IN kha-
XII, and there was always a smile Tor
! the lazy faces peering from beneath
the homes OF canvas
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-05

Ing In North Carolina as rapidly a.
some people would like. On tho other
hand. 1t is said that moonshining ID
on the wane in those sections Of the
Old North State. where the StAtA and
Federal authorities work In unisoA ~
HARMONY.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-05
NEGROs BEING PROSECUTED
AND MUST Be STOPPED
fcontinued from First Page

V1rxinians again began their cam
snairn duties. They were taken on a
fsn mile practice rnarcn, outpost and
duty was carried on
under the direction Of regular army
of1icers. The artillerymen during the
forenoon remained in camp, going
through standing gun exercises. The
xroppr returned TO camp after their
long tramp about noon. Many OF the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-05
UNCLE SANS OFFICERS WOULD
LIKE BETTER COOPERATION

That the Stata officers do not CO..
operate as heartily as they should with
those In the efn2loy of Uncle Sam is
declared by reyenur men to be the
reason why Illicit distilling Ia not wan
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-05
of the South began.

Regimental headquarters of the
Second Virginia Regiment is one of
the most popular in the encampment.
A bed OF mint has been discovered
close by
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-05

CAMP OF INSTRUCTION. GET
TYsBURG. PA, July 5,-Even II the
Richmond Light Infantry Blues dld
not come to camp, they have one rep
resentative here. Captain Tommy
b. Mcdowell. Of Company A, Is Yer!
much In evidence. He is acting sec
ond lieutenant Of Company {, seconu
Regiment. Virginia Volunteers OF
tersburg. under command of Captain
BeNerleN.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-05

While several large wheat fields
have been destroyed by the construe-
ton of the big enoampment, 1t Is
understood that the government is
paying as much for short lease OF
the property as It would bring at a
sale.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-05

One OF the members OF the Rich
mond Howitzers was the proud owner
of spider, which he carried around
for about six hours. permitting the
flies arch enemy to build web in his
hat.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-05

Private shreeves., OF Company c,
Fourth Virginia Regiment, has been
given leave Of absence to return to
his home In Newport News, where
his wife Is reported TO be critically
Ill.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-05

Throughout the day. and especially
during the afternoon, band concerts
are enjoyed by the soldiers. The band
of the First Virginia Regiment is one
of the best in camp.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-05

A small carnival about half mile
from camp is engaging much atten-
ton from the soldiers.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-05

The Second Virginia Regiment is
the only one here which was not ac-
companied by a band
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-05

Major Clinton l.. Wright Assistant
Adjutant General Of Virginia and Ma
jor 3. w. Salomonsky, commanding
the Second Battalion, Fourth Regi-
ment, Virginia Volunteers, Monday
appropriately celebrated their twenty
sixth anniversary Of service in the
State militia . we are heroes of one.
thousand parades, but never smelt
gun powder" they assert.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-05

What Lieutenant William II. Kin
dervater, of Company f, First VIZ
ginia Regiment, doesn't know about
camp life is not worth knowing. ne
is proud of his service in w by
the way, Lieutenant Kindervater Just
returned from Panama.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-05

II Is interesting to know that
Grimes Battery, of Portsmouth, and
Companies K and l., of the same
city. Fourth Virginia Infantry. were
prominent in the great battle which
took place here nearly half century
ago. Colonel E w. Owens, who
fought in the war between the states
with the Ninth Virginia. is the father
of Lieutenant Colonel Owens, OF
Portsmouth.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-05
SIDEIICHTS OF CAMP LIFE
ny ALLYN ID. TUNIs.

the sergeant soliloquized as he rolled
over on his cot.
Captain j. II. Stack of the First
Virginia Regiment celebrated the
Fourth OF July in an appropriate
manner He laid in a big supply OF
frecrackers Saturday night and awak-
ened the camp a few minutes before
reyeille Monday morning
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-05

'TThe battlefield" is being visited by
hundreds Of soldiers from all camps.
many OF them spending most of their
the Civil War was turned and the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-05

The Culpeper Minute Men. Com
pany r, First Virginia Regiment, I'M
q command Of Captain f. l.. Slaugh-
ter, the Oldest military organization
in the United States, having been
founded in 1775. is on the ground and
is holding up the splendid reputation
made at Harper's Ferry.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-05

Private George Campbell, of Com
pany +, First Virginia Regiment,
boasts OF the fact that he is from
Manchester, He also has the distinc-
ton of being the mascot OF his COM
pany.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-05

Iieutenant-Colonel Robert Il. Craig
hill. of Lynchburg, First Virginia In
fantry, with Major Stanley w. Mar
tin. ranking major OF the same e..
ganization, arrived in camp Sunday
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-05

Quartermaster-S Sergeant Heckter, l..
s. A., retired, attached to the office
of Adiutant- General Sale, says lit
tie bit o. cafnpin' goes a long ways.
"Cam2in' Amt what it used to be"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-05

Major Lawrence T. Price. COM
handing the First Battalion, First
Virginia Regiment, has ordered
leather medal, which viii be formal
~ presented to Lieutenant II. B. Gous-
ms quartermaster of the battalion
Lieutenant Cousins says his officers
mess is the best in the encampment.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-05

Major Clinton L. Wright. OF Nor
folk. assistant Acknowledgement. has
decided that he doesn't look the part
.'Do you know" said Major Wright to
n correspondent, that five-foot
corporal had the nerve TO come up
to me and shout: Say. major nave
YER got er cot?' The assistant ad-
tutant general emphasized the fact
that the corporal did not salute,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-05

There Is practically no sickness In
the virginia brigade. The Second
Regiment Is particularly proud Of the
faot that not man has been re-
lIeyed from duty ON account OF Mt
ness In fact only trouble of minor
nature has engaged the attention CT
the hospital corps
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-10
MRS. E. G. COPELAND
 HOSTESS FOR DEBUNTANTE

Mrs. Benjamin Griggsby Copeland's luncheon yesterday at the Country ciuo was one of the loveliest compliments re- ceived by the seasons debutantes. Her guest of honor was Miss Helen Eustis, who is making her first bow to society this winter. The other guests were also from the debutante set with one or two second season. and two matrons who are especial friends of the hostess.
 The pink rose, which seems to be the debutante's flower this year, and very nttingly, too, was employed in the dec orat,on of the table. In the center was a superb placque made of Killarney ouds and maiden hair ferns.
 The place cards were among the pret- tiest ever seen at a luncheon table lh Birmingham. Each portrayed flower like beauty, supposedly debutante, and wearing a big hat trimmed with roses The hats, it may be mentioned in pass ing, were removable All of the appoint ments of this dainty luncheon were splendid and in accord with every hospi- tality of one of the most attractive hos. tesses in society.
 Mrs. Copeland's guests were Miss Eustis, Miss Margaret Latady, Miss Clara Shelby, Miss Eleanor Matthews, Miss Kathleen VanHose, Miss Marjorie Weath- erly, Miss Pittman, Miss Elizabeth Nor ris. Miss Frederika Ferguson, Miss Clara woodson. Miss Margaret Terrell. Miss
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-10

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  appeal o oday-somehow!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-10
MIR. AND MRS. FRANK GRIDER HOSTEsESS AT BOX PARTY

Two of the boxes last evening at the Jefferson were occupied by MT. and Mrs. Frank A. Grider and a party of friends. In the cOterie were MT. and Mrs. Gri- der, MT. and Mrs. Fred Levert, Mr. and Mrs. E. w. Barrett, MT. and Mrs. Felix Drennen, MT. and Mrs. Culpepper Exum, Miss LeMay Caldwell, MT. Thomas Wat son and MT. George Gordon Crawford.
 The young matrons in the box pre- scented an unusually charming appear ance. Mrs. Grider's gown, which was exceptionally becoming, was blue chiffon over white satin and embellished with hand embroidery and Paisley trimmings blue hat with white plumes was worn with it. Her sister, Miss LeMay Cald- well, was also admired in a turquoise blue crepe costume and a picture hat Another pretty woman in the group was Mrs. Felix Drennen, who was attired for the evening in yellow marquisette gar nitured with crystal and laces, and Mrs Exum, who Is always lovely, wore black satin evening gown. The other members of the party also wore smart evening gowns.
 After the theatre MT. and Mrs. Gri- der's guests enjoyed one of those charm ingly informal suppers which they have made characteristic of their attractive menage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-10
BUREAU REPORT ON
 CROP CONDITIONS

Washington, November 9.-Estfmates of the department of agriculture issued at 2:30 p. m. give the total 1910 produc tion of corn as s,121. .3S1, 900 bushels, as compared with 2,772,s76,OOO for 1909; yield per acre, 274 bushels, compared with 25.S for the 10-year average; quality, SIP per cent, compared with S4.4 for the 10- year average, and percentage of 1909 crops on farms November 1 as 43 per cent Q19,056.000 bushels), compared with 3.8 per cent for the 10-year average.
 Production of tobacco was 967, ,150 pounds as compared with 949,357 pounds in 1909; yield per acre, 1854 pounds. compared with S11.6 the 10-year average, and quail ty S5.2 per cent, compared with s6.3 for the 10-year average.
 Details for important crops in princi- pal states follow:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-10
CENSUS BUREAU
 COTTON REPORT

Washington, November 9.-The census bureau report at 10 o'clock this morning shows 7SSs,sS3 bales of cotton, counting round as half bales, ginned from the growth of 1910 to November 1. compared with 7,O17s4s for 1909; s191,557 for 1908 and G.12S,562 for 1907.
 Round bales included this year are s1 ,1S7. compared with 109.621 for 1909; 149S6e for 1909, and 125,7S5 for 1907.
 Sea island this year Is 40,516 bales, com pared with 55 2S7 for 1909; 45,479 for 1908, and 33, 33l for 1s07
 The ginning by states follows: Ala bama, 747,162; Arkansas, S2S,674; Florida, 3s 2S7 Georgia, 1.241, ,13S; Louisiana. 154, ,756; Mississippi, 576s73; North Carolina, 3s6,- IA. Oklahoma, 5S4.S50: South Carolina 72s. OPS: Tennessee, 129,7S1; Texas, 2,40S.9S1. All other states, 24,S3S.
 The distribution of sea island cotton for 1910 by states is; Florida. 15,191 Georgia, 22, ,507: South Carolina. 2S1S.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-10
Yesterday Gay With Weddings,
 Luncheon and Evening Parties
The FelJohnson Wedding Mrs Copelands Luncheon For Miss Helen Eustis-Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Grider Entertain Miss Lanier Hostess Mrs George Morrow to
 Entertain-0ther Notes
By MYRTLE MILES.

The marriage of Miss Margaret Mo-
 C1ung Fell and MT. Mitchell Flanders Johnson was an important event of yes- terday morning taking place at the
 First Methodist church at o'clock. The morning was an ideal one for the solem-' nization of marriage, and the golden sun shine augured well for the future of the young couple.
 The church was artistically decorated in palms and ferns. The altar and chancel were massed with handsome plants and made a pretty background for the bridal party gathered at the altar. Preceding the vows an organ recital was presented by Miss Belle Mccoy, whose very presence lends dignity to wedding so many have been made more lovely by her playing. The party entered as she nlayed the Mendelssohn march.
 The ushers were MT. Charles Fell of Montgomery, the brother of the bride; MT. w. K Monroe and MT Archie John- son. There were two sbridesmaids-Miss Louise Rushton and Miss Jennie May Rosser. In white tailored gowns and wearing large black picture hats both ware strikingly attractive. Their flowers were chrysanthemums, large golden vel low specimens. Miss Marian Parker, who was to have been the other bridesmaid was prevented from taking part because If a bereavement in her family
 Mrs N. E. James, the sister of the bride. was a matron of honor, and Mrs. IT R Johnson another. They looked very nretty in white tailored gowns and big picture hats crowned with white VII low plumes and with bouquets of white chrysanthemums
 lovely feature of the ceremony was the giving away of the bride. She en- tered on the arm of her grandfather NIT. Rufus W. Cobb a charming old gentle man. gracious. gentle and cultured, and A. former governor of. Alabama. MISS Fell was very sweet in her going away gown of kings blue cloth and wearing A smart blue chapeau trimmed with white pigeon. She carried an exquisite shower of brides roses and valley hiles' During the vows Miss Mccoy piayeo schubert's "serenade," that pretty love song which has been the choice of so many brides Miss Fell was met at the altar by MT. Johnson and his brother MT. T. B. Johnson, who was best man. and the impressive ceremony, with Dr. Preston Blake as the officant, took place.
 After the ceremony MT. and Mrs. John son left for a bridal trip which will in clude several points of interest in the south. They will begin Housekeeping III their own home after their return.
 Mrs. Johnson is the second of two love ly daughters of MT. and Mrs Richard Fell The family is one of the best known in this section and is one or prominent connections. As Miss Fell Mrs. Johnson has been admired among a, large circle of friends. MT Johnson who holds a responsible position with well known manufacturing firm, is highly esteemed in business and society.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-10

quality 92 per cent, compared with S7.f for the 10-year average.
 Production of flax seed was 15O5o,009 bushels, compared with 25,s56.0OO in 1909; yield per acre 4.9 bushels,, compared with 95 the 10-year average and the quality S4.S per cent, compared with 91.1 the To- year average.
 Production of potatoes was 32s, ,7S7,0o bushel compared with 376,537,000 in 1906 yield per acre 93 bushels, compared witt ai.4 for the 10-year average and qualit SS.5 per cent, compared with SIT per cen for tho 10-year average
 Wheat of this years crop averaged bS.l pounds per measured bushels compared with 57.6 for the 10-year average oats averaged 32.7 pounds. compared with s1.1 for the 1o-year average and barley averaged 46.9 pounds.
 The average production of apples was 43.b per cent of a full crop, compared with 50.7 of the 10-year average.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-10
MISS MARY LANIER
 HOSTESS AT BRIDGE

Miss Mary Lanier was hostess of ves- terday, entertaining very informaIlv at bridge in compliment to Miss Agnes George of New Orleans. The hospitality Included Miss Agnes George Miss Mar; Campbell, Miss Marjorie Weatherly, Miss Amelia Warrington, Miss Kathleen Van Hoose, Miss Margaret Latady, Miss Yer non Marks, Miss Helen Eustis and Miss Alma Feagin; MT. Woodruff George, Mir. w. Ager, MT. Robert Brooks, Mr. Will nam bason, MT. William Coniff, MT. Vaughan Gregory, MT. Bradford Mcln- tyre. MT. Herbert E. Smith. MT. John Dabney and MT. Thomas
 The prizes were exceptionally attrac- tive. The girls prize was a pair of long white kid gloves; the mems prize a bridge set, and the guest of honors tro- phy was a vanity bag. hot luncheon was served afterward
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-10
Kentucky FeudaI Tragedy

Jackson, Ky, November s.-Wesley Turner, jailor of Breathitt county. was shot and killed on the streets near the jail last night by Bad Jake Noble, 2 prominent figure in the Hargis-Cockrll feuds. Noble approached Turner as the latter was walking along the street il with several friends and asket one of Turner's companions to let him set his pistol. The man complied and Noble wheeled about and shot Turner with ths weapon. He then fled and has not been No cause for the killing Is known. Turner and Noble had been close friends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-10
Church Members in Chicago

Chicago, November 9.-There are 946, 800 active church members in Chicago and S80,000 residents who attend church irregu- larly, without any established church con- nections, according to statement given out today by the Chicago Home Visitation commission. The figures are the result of a house-to-house canvass undertaken by the society. The committee estimated there are 100000 persons who do not at tend church but who have decided pref erence for some particular church. The Sunday school attendance was shown to be 2S3, ,000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-10

has been removed to her home on Fair view avenue Her friends will be glad to learn that she is convalescent. She VII not however, be permitted to receive call CTS for ten days or two weeks.
 Mrs Miller of Decatur will be the guest of Mrs. J. T. Harwell during the fedora tion meeting.
 Miss Ruth Smith, who is the charming guest of Miss Kate Voltz in Selma, Is be- ing extensively entertained. She has had several bridge parties and dances given in her honor She led the opening dance of the Abbott Rifles club. with It's presi- dent, MT. Jim Voltz She was also much admired guest at the Debut dance given at the Central City club for Miss Cola Barr Craig.
 The Foreign Missionary society of the South Highland Methodist church Will hold a social meeting Monday afternoon at o'clock at the home of Mrs. Richard W. Massey, 14O1 Beech street All mem bers of the church are invited.
 Miss Fanny Lockett Marks of Mont gomery is the guest of Miss Vernon Marks.
 Miss Edith Thompson is expected to return home today after a delightful visit to her grandmother in Tuskegee.
 MT and Mrs. F. w. Winslow and their son. Robert Wlnsow, have returned home from New Orleans.
 A handsome photograph of Miss Pres colt Southall Blanton appeared in the Montgomery Advertiser of yesterday. Miss Blanton, whose marriage to MT. John Clisby Fraser will be solemnized on November 16 Is a cousin of Miss Kathleen StringfelloW of this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-10
SENATOR ELKINS IS
 TAKEN TO WASHINGTON

Elkins, W. Va, November 9.-Com- fortably placed in the private car of President Willard of the Baltimore and Ohio, Senator stephen Elkins was taken to Washington today. He was accom- panied by Dr. Golden, his family phy- sician, and will arrive at the capital early tomororw.
 Senator Elkins has not improved dur ing the few past weeks as his family expected and it was the desire of his
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-10
Cotton Mills Reopen

New Orleans, November 9.-The Lane cotton mills, employing 1000 operatives. resumed operations today after having been closed since last April President Odenheimer said that on the present basis of raw cotton prices and the selling price of the manufactured article there is no margin of profit but on account of the old employees who were thrown out of work when the mills closed down and the prospect of improved conditions in the cotton trade the resumption of operations had been decided upon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-10
MRS. GEORGE MORROW
 TO BE HOSTESS AT TEA

Mrs. George M. Morrow will be the hostess at an afternoon tea November 30 in compliment to Mrs. McGrath, one of the November brides, Mrs Morrow's daughter; Mrs. LeSourd, who has come to Birmingham to make her home. and to another daughter Mrs. Warner Shook of Tuscaloosa, who will be her house guest at that time.