davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-13
WOULD COOPERATE
WITH CHAMBER
BUSINESS MEMS CLUB ANXIOUS
TO TAKE ACTIVE PART IN
CIVIC MATTERS.

Desiring 10 take a more active part
in civic affairs a resolution was Of
fered by @. j. Sands and adopted at
the annual meeting OF the board OF
directors of the Business Mems Club
Monday afternoon, providing that "A
committee of three be appointed from
the Business Mems Club TO affiliate
with similar committee from the
Chamber of Commerce and arrange
for a thorough cooperation of the
two organizations In matters pertain
ing to the betterment of business con-
ditions of the city.
President Stills made his annual re-
port showing the work of the club
for the last year. The receipts dur.
ing the year were $i3.0s1.2o and ex-
penses s13.s75.11. showing a loss OF
ssi5s1. Leaving out the expense of
moving into the new quarters, the
years operations show gain OF
1850. The report says that the
dining room shows loss of $3.50 a
month.
The following were elected direc-
tors for a term OF three years: r. M.
Darlington. Alvin M. Smith, f. Ran
dolph Williams, George c. Gregory
and w. s. p. Mayo. a. M. Cover was
elected TO I'LL an unexpired term of
two years. The new board has been
called TO meet to-day Mt o'clock to
organize. On motion of Mr., Caring
ton the board was authorized, IL the
way Is clear, to create new class OF
membership for commercial travellers
out of Richmond. giving them a linn
tied membership ct special rates.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-13
Fulton News
News items may be.left at Mel.
sens Furniture Efore. Or pbOned
TO Madison 474o.

Mrs. A. ]. Winter and children, of
Norfolk, have returned home, after
a pleasant visit TO her aunt. Mrs.
l.. Y. Donly.
Misses Mary and Helen Donly left
yesterday to spend the summer with
their aunt, Mrs. j. s. Fantone. OF
Norfolk, Va.
Special services will be held every
night this week In Fulton Baptist
church, preaching by the pastor, Rev.
II. F, Jones.
Mr.. kersey. of Hollins street. has
been taken to the William Byrd hos
pital for. treatment.
Miss Willie Doggett, of Belmont.
Fulton Hill, is improving after her
recent illness.
Mr.. John Turner continues sick in
his home on Marion Hill.
Mrs. Pattie Mcbride. aged twenty
six years, died in her home. III
Louisiana street. Sunday at IL
o'clock The funeral took place Tues
day morning at IL O'Clock from Full
ton Baptist church. Burial in Oak
wood cemetery. She Ia survived by
her husband and two small children.
Mr.. Rudolph Gin, of Orange, Va,
paid a short visit to friends and rela-
tives here Sunday.
Mrs. A. r. McCalley and three chill
dren. OF Williamsburg avenue, have
returned home, after a visit of sew
eral weeks to relatives in Baltimore,
Md.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-13
TRUSTEES ADJOURN
T0ATTEhD FUnERlL
RANDOLPH MACON COLLEGE
PAYS TRIBUTE OF RESPECT
TO MR.. BROWN.

Especial to The Richmond virginsan. }
ASHLAND, VA. June 1S.---The
Randolph Macon College trustees be-
gan to arrive In Ashland At noon yes
terday. Bishop A. w. Wilson came
yesterday evening from Baltimore
and seems to be In good health and
spirits He Is the guest OF DR.. and
Mrs. Frank L. Day.
DR.. W. w. Smith and Mr.. II. b,
Davis. of Petersburg, who came las,
night, are with DR.. and Mrs. r. b.
Smithey.
The board Of trustees. which me,
at 10 O'clock this morning. adjourned
Immediately to attend the funeral OF
Mr.. w. s. Brown.
The service at the home WAS con-
Quoted by Rev. Frank L. Wells, as
sisted only by Rev. S. c. Hatcher.
After the simple service the family
and friends left with the body
on the 10:45 train, the interment was
in Hollywood. where his father, moth
er and sister lie sleeping
The following list of degree men
for 1911 has been posted;
A. BIB, II. Bsne. 4. r. Became. n.
l.. Bevili s. G. Blanton, G.. l.. Bosnian,
r. j. l.. pu Laney, M. n. Fisher. w.
c. Frank. l.. f. Herrink. r. G. Max
well. II. +. Myers, T.. y. Noel, j. r.
Robinson, w. M. Samsell. J. c. Simp-
son. w. l., Tucker, w. b. White, r.
h. voolfolk
Master OF Arts--S. G.. Blanton, G..
l.. Bosnian. W. {. Frank, 4. Nj. Jones.
H. p. Myers, e. B. Prettyman. j. {.
Simpson.
The class officers are; President, j.
{. Simpson, Vice-President, r. =.
Voolfolk: Secretary. NJ. ~. Fisher
Salutatorian. Fl. p. Myers: Historian,
W. L. Tucker; Playwrights, NJ. n.
Fisher and L. II. Prettyman. Vale
dictorian, W. l.. Tucker.
The play has been taken off the
program since the death OF MIR. w. 8.
Brown,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-13
ALFALFA CLUBS ARE
BEING ORGANIZED

The Chesapeake and Ohio railroad.
through its industrial and agricultural
department. il organizing alfalfa
clubs in Virginia. There are already
about half dozen of these clubs in
operation, and several other COM
munities have made application.
The railway company gives In
structions as to preparation OF An
acre of land. hauls carload of lime
free of charge and furnishes one
half bushel of alfalfa seed free Of
charge.
1t will be seen that this liberal
proposition will not go begging, and
it is likely that the road will have
long list of alfalfa clubs before
the season is over.
One of the clubs already at work
is located at Frederick Hall, Louisa
county.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-13
AWAkES To FIND
PISTOL At HEAD
MRS. WHITE HAS AN ENCOUNTER
WITH NEGRO BURGLAR WHO
|
ESCAPES.

NORFOLK, VA, June 13.--Aroused
by the gaze of the intruder, Mrs. A.
II. White, Of 100 F'enchurcn street
awoke early yesterday morning to find
with a revolver pointing in her face.
As quick as a faes she grabbed The
weapon with both hands ana scream
ed for assistance.
Just RS her husband. who had been
asleep in an adjoining room rushed in
to her aid the negro wrested the pis-
tol from her hands, after he had dug
his nails into the flesh, and jumped
out of the window into n stone yard
adjoining the house. He escaped and
Mrs. White said she would not be able
to identify him should he be captured.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-13
BYRD WILL OFFER
REVISED MEASURE
REARRANGED PRIMARY PLAN
WILL BE PRESENTED AT
NEXT LEGISLATURE.

FOR the purpose of perfecting a
primary plan, Speaker Byrd is maxi
ing some slight changes to the bill
ne offered at the last legislature and
IT will be submitted to the next Gen
eral Assembly. The measure never
reached "a vote at the last session of
the legislature. With slight amend
ments Mr.. Byrd could have gotten
the bill through the house. but II
would not have passed the senate.
Mr.. Byrd liz thoroughly interested
in the matter and Ia making study
OF primary systems in other States
based on Developments along this line
during the past two years.
Mr.. Byrd's influence will be very
great as he will almost certainly be
the next speaker az no opposition
has been mentioned. He has been
renominated for the house from his
district. which IL practically an cleo
ton, and he will again be the pre-
siding officer.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-13
NORFOLK BOY LOSES
LIFE AT NEWBERN

NEWBERN, y. c., June 13.---Over-
estimating their own strength as swim
mers and under estimating the bower
Of the current, J. W. Wiley, OF this
city, and j, H. Morris, OF Greensboro,
son of J. c. Morris. became exhaust
ed. and before they could be rescued
both of them sank below the waves,
and their bodies could not be located.
Both of The young men were far out
when they sank, and none of the other
members OF the party thought that
they would be able to swim that far.
A launch was brought into service
and quickly fastened TO the spot where
the young men sank. A careful search,
however. failed TO locate either OF the
bodies.
Upon their return to the city the
party notified the captain OF the reve-
nue. cutter of the affair, and Monday
morning the boat went down to the
scene Of the tragedy, and after several
hours search located Mr. Marrrfs's
body.
This was brought here this afternoon
and prepared for shipment to Green's
borc. Willeys body has not yet been
found.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-13

were Representatives Of nearly every
county In Virginia and visitors from
Washington, Baltimore, West vir-
ginia. New York, Texas. South Caro-
lima AID Minnesota. The german hall
was beautifully decorated IN . color
scheme combating most Harmonious
ly the colors---Green and white--of
the tuniors: the purple and white Of
the class Of ls11.. and the orange
and maroon Of v. r. l. 0ariands Of
evergreen festooned the walls. hun
dreds OF electric lights in shaded
globes lighted the hall. and the music
stand. where the orchestra was sta
toned. was q bower OF green and
white Monograms OF ciasa and coll
lege numerals were formed by clus-
ters OF lights, and from the centre
chandelier OF the large hall streamers
OF bunting were suspended. these ex-
tending in arches throughout the hall
and down the steps to the entrance.
Fruit punch was served from booths
Of running cedar. and from one OF
these during the last figure handsome
favors--silver hatpins with the col
lege monogram---were distributed.
Supper was served at midnight in the
dining hall. and the dance ended at
2:3o.
While the number of couples danc-
ing was the largest ever seen at
ing was the largest ever At u german
here. number OF pretty figures were
gracefully led by c. q. Garrison, of
Norfolk, who had as his partner Miss
Susie Cowles. of Charlotte. N. c. The
chaperons included President and
Mrs. Barringer. members Of the fac
ulty and their wives. women of the
community. Mesdames Dabney and
Enslow, of Richmond; Lupfert Of
Winston. n. C.: J. w. Carter. of Mar
tinsville; Peake, of Norfolk; Taylor.
of Minnesota. and Harris, of Alex
andria.
Address by DIR. Ctirrell.
Yesterday morning at IL o'clock
DIR. w. S. Currell, Of Washington and
Lee University. made the annual ad-
dress to the Lee and Maury Societies
of the v. r. l. President Barringer
introduced DIR. Currell. who spoke
on The Suggestive in Literature and
Life" As a preface to his scholarly
address the speaker alluded to the
present relations existing between
Washington and Lee and Virginia
Polytechnic Institute, and also took
occasion to deprecate the lack OF in
terest in the work of literary socie-
ties, which, he said, is peculiar to
all colleges at this time.
In the afternoon there was an ex-
hibition drill and dress parade, wit
messed by the hundreds of commence
ment visitors. Last night the two
societies held a joint celebration. and
this was followed by the senior ger
man.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-13
FALLS FROM TRAIN,
DIES FROM INJURIES

ROANOKE. VA. june I3.--While
attempting to jump off rapidly NOV
ing passenger train OF the Norfolk
and Western railway at Crockett, in
W-ythe county. Sunday afternoon,
Garland Ryan, age eighteen, sus-
tanned injuries from which he died
last night.
Young Ryan boarded the train at
the station and attempted to get off
while IT was running. His skull was
fractured. as well as his shoulder
and one OF his legs was broken In
two places. He was hurried to Eoa-
ncke and placed In hospital, where
he died last night.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-13
DIR. RAMSAY DELIVERS
SERMON TO GRADUATES

BLACKSBURG, VA. June Ia
sunday morning at III o'clock DIR.
David NJ. Ramsay, pastor Of the Grace
Street Baptist church, Richmond,
preached the sermon to the graduating
class at the Virginia Polytechnic In
stitute. The auditorium WAS crowd
ed, and "A special program or music
was furnished by choir Of nifty
voices, trained for this occasion by
Prof. II. Gudheim. Mrs. Writ Dun
lap. of Blacksburs. and Miss Eliza
beth Miller, OF StAunton. sang most
effective solos. and Miss Mary Math-
ews presided at the organ. DIR. Ram
say preached a scholarly sermon from
the second verse Of the second chap
ter OF Corinthians. urging the young
men, above all things. 10 know Jesus
Christ and him crucified IN acquiring
knowledge, Of life. The Richmond
minister also made the annual ad-
dress to the Young Mems Christian
Association Sunday evening
The class of 1913 at the Virginia
Polytechnic Institute gave their an
nuai banquet In the. dining hall on
the evening of the last day " Inc COL
lege session. After an elaborate menu
had been disposed of. II. u. Hughes,
acting AS toastmaster. introduced the
following speakers. with their sub.
1ects; -Four Years e. V. p. H." Pres
ident Barringer; To Day" DR.. c. NJ.
Newman; TO- Morrow" Or. n. s.
Mayo; The Turning Point" Major
Trenor; up and Doing" Or. Wilson;
'Equare Dealing" Or. r. ID. Wilson:
"Athletics." Branch Bocock; college
Spirit" Professor Miles; college
Spirits" Professor Ewing Lawson.
oncers OF the class are r. e. Min
shall. president II. II. Bates. vice.
president; G. II. Taylor, secretary: w.
r. Legge. treasurer: r.. H. Fowle.
sergeant alarms
JuniOs.Senior German,
Ninety couples took part In the
tuntor-senior german at the VIRGINIA
Polytechnic Institute Friday evening.
Among the YONG women dancing
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-13
SECRETARY STIMSON
ONCE AN ORDERLY

WASHINGTON. June ls.--Secre-
tary OF War Stimson ID telling the
following story on himself, since his
horseback trip the other day with
Major General Wood. his chief OF
stAfk, Into Virginia. to the camp Of the
sngineer and cavalry forces stationed
near Warrington.
General Wood ana the secretary
rode out to the camp. whore they
were received with much attention.
The officers came up TO pay their re-
spects, and upon looking at their In
sigma Secretary atimscn. who 10 Z
member OF Squadron A.. the crack
York. discovered thar the caxAlrymen
AZ was meeting bsloneed a ftAe same
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-13
NEW ENGAGEMENTS
FOR Mr.. JONES

The Virginia Democratic League
announce the following engagements
for Congressman Jones: Bedford City,
June 20; Lawrencevflle, June II;
Rocky Mount, June 20
Mr.. Jones Will speak at Highland
Springs next Friday night on the peo-
pie against the bosses. 1t Is an
nounced that ha Will have some new
things to say in this speech.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-13

regiment, the Fifteenth. with which
his militia organization had been de-
tailed during the maneuvers at Ma.
nassas. Va, In 1904. Among the Of
ficers. Secretary Stimson discovered q
his glee. several whose horses he had
held while serving as a private in the
militia ranks at these maneuvera
Though the Secretary OF War has
since risen to the rank OF lieutenant
in Squadron A. and liz forever relieved
OF the duty OF holding officers horses.
he declared II was worth Il In the
pleasure OF meeting the FIFTEENTH
cavairymen in his new position.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-13
BRISTOL IS ELECTING
MEMBERS OF COUNCIL

BRISTOL. VA, June 13.-Three
members or the city council are to
be named at al election in progress
here to-day. In the First ward, the
contest Is among former Mayor w.
A. RAIDER, w. X. Gilmer and w. r.
rutherford. none of whom Is at pres
erit member of the council. In the
Second ward. +. A. Goodwin. at
present member of the council. is
opposed by III. II. kilgorc. In the
Third ward. Councilman Richard d.
Smith is without opposition.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-13
NO DEATHS FROM TYPHOID
FEVER FOR FIVE MONTHS

DANVILLE. VA, June 13.--Dan-
vilie's health of1icials to-day point
with pride TO the mortuRry report
OF the city health department. which
shows that there has not been a death
from typhoid fever in this city for
five months.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-13
WHEAT HARVEST BEGINS,
WITH PROSPECTS GOOD

FREDERICKSBURG. VA. June IL,
Wheat harvest has commenced In
earnest In this section. It Is believed
the yield will be better than ex-
pected Owing to dry weather. the
growth of straw was affected but
the head Ii said to have filled well.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-13
FREDERICKSBURG FTREsfEN
no HAVE TAG DAY ON nth

FREDERICKSBURG, VA. June
lain order to raise funds with
which to defray their expenses to the
State Firemens Convention. which
meets at Newport News August Is.
~ and rs, Fredericksburg firemen
have had Saturday. June II, designas.
cd a. Tag Day" for their beneht.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-13
CONCERT TONIGHT
IN MONROE PARK

The concert by the Richmond
Blues Band will be given tonight in
Monroe Park. 1t has been erroneous
ly stated that the concer; tonight
would be in Riverside Park.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-13
Closes SnccxwxruI session

Especial to The Richmond yirginIan.)
CHARLOTTESVILLE VA. June
13.---St. Anne's school for Girls has
just closed one Of the best sessions
in its history. The exercises Of COM
mencement week. just over. were very
interesting. DR.. G. w. Kent. OF the
university. delivered the address.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-13

FREDERICKSBURG. VA, June ~.
Rev. r. II. Barber has received an
invitation to preach the conservation.
sermon ct the new Episcopal church
At ColoniAi Beach on June 3StA. -
Will Accept .@ a
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-13
TO HAVE MODERN FIRE
PROOF HOTEL IN LYNCHBURG

LYNCHBURG. VA. June ia
Local capitalists have decided to
build a five-story modern fireproof
hotel with 1877 rooms to cost $780,
900. 1t will be built on the site OF
the Arlington.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-13
RACCOON FORD MILL
GO UP IN SMOKE

FREDERICKSBURG, VA, June Is.
The RAccoon Ford Mills, In Cnlpeper
county. belonging to y. e. England,
were destroyed by FIRE few daye ago
with contents. Mr.. England succeeded
In saving his books and papers. The
ftre II supposed to have originated
from an explosion Of the drying ApHar-
atus. Mr.. Dunaway. the miller, vas
burned. He was at work on 3rd dco6s
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-13

and when he discovered the fire the
stairway was burning, and he had to
make his way through the flames. DIR.
Sparks rendered medical attention. All
the valuable machinery is total
wreck. The loss is estimated at si2.-
900 with insurance of about $4,000.
Mr.. England will rebuild.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-13
MIR. BRENNAMAH
IS GOING AWAY

Deputy Insurance Commissioner J.
N. Brennaman leaves to-day for Chi.
cago to attend tho national meeting
OF fire marsh0la.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-13
Nf,ss 6cott (icts Ngel1.1

Miss Katherine Scott has been
| awarded gold medal Tor scholar.
ship 1t Miss GAnfpbeffs school, the
little miss having won the scholarship
every week while she was In attend.
ance upon the school.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-13
rhlefe ateals eheIis.

A thief entered the shed Of the Rich
mond Gun Club on the Brook road
some time last week and stole q num-
Der Of shells. The theft was discov-
cred Saturday by members who par
ticipated in the weekly shoot.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-13
v. M. /. RECOGNIZED
~ WAR DEPARTMENT

LEXINGTON, VA. June 13,--Sat-
urday afternoon, General E. w. Mich
OILS. superintendent of the Virginia
Military Institute, received motive by
telegram from the War Department
that the school. as a result of the gov
eminent inspection in April, had been
designated as a distinguished institu-
ton.
The telegram was as follows:
ION report of College inspection
board, institution under your control
designated as one Of ten whose stu
dents have exhibited greatest applica-
ton and proficiency In military train
ing and knowledge. az contemplated
by General Orders. No. 23l, Of 1909,
War Department. Announcement will
be made In general ordes from War
Department, by order OF Secretary of
War.
MCCAIN,
"Adjutant- General"
There was no doubt in the minds OF
the authorities and of the cadets that
V. NJ. L. would this year. as In the
past, receive this distinction as soon
as IT was seen what an excellent show
ing the corps made during the visit
here Of Captain Simmons, the War
Department inspector. Nevertheless,
1t Ia a source of qualification to all to
learn that the institute, for the eighth
successive year. has attained this hon.
or. being designated a distinguished
institution year by year since the law
was enacted.
count Of the dismissal Of the third
class in February. the corps Of cadets
this year Ii in the best OF condition.
and has been considered one Of the
best drilled battalions that v. NJ T. has
ever produced.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-13
Away For Two Months,

Second Lieutenant Ernest NJ. Hardy
of Company b, First Infantry Virginia
Volunteers and Mrs. Hardy will leave
Richmond the latter part OF this week
for u tive months trip, including tour
OF England. Scotland. Norway and
g
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-13

WARRINGTON. June 13.--Bsek-
man Winthrop, assistant secretary or
the navy. 10 endeAvoring to put the
United States ahead Of all other coun-
tries In aeroplane equipment. Mr..
Winthrop IL now ordering acceptance
with hydroplane attachments. en-
abling them to aiight on and rise
from the water. He has arranged
for : half dozen hydroplanes Of the
Wright and the Curtiss makeA s-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-13

Ninety couples took part In the
1untor-senior german at the Virginia
Polytechnic Institute Friday evening.
Among the Young women dancing
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-02-21
CHESS EXPERTS TO
PLAY HERE TOMORROW
FOR RICE TROPHY
THE New Jersey Chess Associa-
ton will hold It's twenty-sixth
annual at the New.

@~HE New Jersey Chess Associa-
ton will hold It's twenty-sixth
annual tournament at the New.
ark Rice Chess Club, 800 Market street.
tomorrow.
About 100 OF the best chess players
the State are expected to compete,
and the affair promises to be interest
ing and keeniy contested. Play will
begin promptly at 10 o'clock In the
morning. The playing sessions will bs
rom 10 to l. 2 to 5, $3.50 to $3.50 and
} to IL O'Clock midnight.
The WHINE of first place In the
tournament will receive a champion
ship medal for 1911. Moreover, he also
scores one point TOWARD winning the
handsome trophy offered by Professor
aac l.. Rice in 1907. This prize, In
rider to become the personal property
Of any contestant, must be won twice
c~onsecutiyely or three times in all. The
'ewark Club now holds the trophy.
Otto Roething, the New York chess
expert and former champion of that
State, visited the rooms of the New
ark Rice Chess Club at 800 Market
treet last night. He played against
fifteen strong players simultaneously.
Winning eleven, drawing n and losing
hree games. The time consumed was
one and t~hree-quarter hours. The
score In full Is as follows: E.. Kenny.
,; j. r. Deem, 0: E. T. G.. Gordon. 1;
7. Sokolin, o; w. H. Kuhn, "; H. F.
Xussmaul. 0; F. Sager. O; I. Radin,
t: C. w. Coles, 0; T. w. c. Crane. 0;
H. Hunt, 0: George Bremen, o; B. NJ.
McKinnon. o; w. c. McKinnon, o, and
q Kuzma, 1.