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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-25
PETITIONS mann
PRAY FOR Rain
HANOVER FARMER ASKS COVER
NoR's PRAYERS TO BREAK
DROUGHT.

With a bitter wall on account of
the continued and damaging drought.
a Hanover county farmer living on
the Southanna river IL circulating q
petition among his fellow agricul-
turists. asking that Governor Mann
come to his farm and offer an invo-
cation for refreshing and much need
ed rain. It IL understood that the
paper IL being generously signed and
1t will probably be presented to his
excellency In the next day or two.
The farmer says that when the
governor issued a proclamation
week or two ago calling on the people
to pray for rain. that every farm In
his locality received the showers ex-
cept his. Mr.. Agriculturist 10 at
loss to know what he had done, or
what he has not done, that caused
the rain to pass him by and he Is
begging the governor to visit his farm
and offer a prayer that rain may
come and save his parched crops,
The Hanovertan Is deeply In earnest
about the matter and his faith In the
governor to secure a favorable an
swer to his prayer for rain Is beyond
question. He thinks II Governor Mann
will only come to his farm and offer
a prayer that all will be well for him.
In presenting his petition for sig
natures, the FARMER makes tile stdte-
ment that his place IL located In
bend of the Southanna river. That
when the rain came in answer 10
the governors prayer 1t poured dowa
on every farm in his locality except
his, but never q drop of rain fell on
his place, which is now az dry as
the great western deserts Of Utah
Just what action Governor Mann
will take when he receives the pc
titIon is unknown. 1t Is clearly ap-
parent that the Hanover farmer has
very little faith in his own prayers
TO bring rain. but with chiidlike De-
lief In the efficacy Of his excelsency
invocations to the maker OF rains, &c
Is displaying great energy IN his ell
forts to secure the governor good
Offices In this matter.
1t will be rememb ered that snort
while ago Governor Mann Issued D
proclamation calling on the people OF
the State to pray for rain The cal,
from the execution had just been
proclaimed when the rains came ~
great abundance. The Hanover
farmer IL apparently the only one the
showers missed; at least his Is the
only case that has been reported.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-25
BRILLIANT ATTORNEY
...... DIES. I'm EASTVILLE

Especial to The Richmond virginIan.)
CAPE CHARLES. VA, July 81
Edgar J. Spadey. aged eighty-two
years. died at his home In Eastville
this morning Of the infirmities OF old
age. He was one OF the most promi-
nent and influential citizens Of the
Eastern Shore OF Virginia and Iife-
long resident OF Northampton county,
He was graduate OF Harvard law
school and lawyer OF distinction.
and ranked as one OF the greatest
erimina. lawyers who ever practiced
on the Eastern Shore.
Mr.. Spadey was a representative
In the State Legislature in the sew
entities and commemorative attorney
of Northampton county for twenty
four years. He was counsel for the
New York, Philadelphia and Norfolk
railroad for more than twenty years,
up until the time of his death. He
Is survived by two children. Garnet
Spadey, a prominent merchant OF
Eastville. and Mrs. John r. Wilkins.
Sd. OF that place.
The funeral will be held from Christ
Episcopal church to- morrow morning
and interment win be In the church,
yard.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-25
JURORS PROBING
REFORMERS BANK
NUMBER OF WITNESSES HEARD
IN INQUIRY REGARDING DE
FINCT INSTITUTION,

The July grand jury was busy for
eoi1a time yesterday Investigating the
True Reformers Bank, which went
Ne' the @w1ig sssnfe ftlatitrs ago. Mort
than dozen witnesses were exam.n-
ed. after which the iuquiaitors con-
tfnmed their probe till Friday when
additional witnesses will. be heard
and further inquiry made into the
manner Of operation OF the bank.
To-day the grand jury will hold
special session for the purpose Of
snauir'ng In the matter OF delinquent
license taxes. upward OF 100 OF these
licenses being still unpaid for the
current year. Tho penalty for de-
linausnt. Is fIne ranging from $50
to 81 s9Qn.~.s
Louis l.. Gregory. the alleged de-
faultlns cashier OF tho Atlantic CoaxS
Line freight office In this city, was
ia the husttngs court yesterday to
stand trial. but the case went over
until next Monday by mutual agree
ment Of his counsel and the States
attorney. Ii In stated that absence
OF a material uNness for the prose-
cuticn was primarily responsible for
the delay.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-25
BIC |NJUN GOES
UNDER THE KNIFE
RED MAN LOSES HIS
-
APPENDIX AT A RICHMOND
HOSPITAL.

Another big Injun has gone under
the knife, This time 1t Ia r. A. Brad
by, or Boulevard. Va. son of Chief
Bradby, OF the Pamunkey tribe.
Chief Bradby's son came IN to
Richmond yesterday morning and re-
paired Immediately to Memorial hos
pital. There DR. Charles r. Robins
took him in charge, and In less than
an hours time had extracted his an
pendix.
The Indian was reported last night
to be resting very comfortably, hav-
Ing stood the ordeal OF the operating
table remarkably we'll.
Brady is the first Indian to honor
Memorial hospital with visit In some
time. the other members. OF hts tribe
whose appendices have been extracted
in recent months having gone under
tho knife at Virginia hospital
Brady ts quite well known fisher
man IN the counties below Richmond.
1t is believed that he WITH be able
to get out OF the hospital In a week
or ten days. unless he suffers a re-
lapse. which Is not at all likely.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-25
BURGLAR ENTERS
L|CHTNER HOME
THIEF DOES CLEVER JOB WHILE
HEAD OF FAMILY is AT
CHURCH.

While his wife and child sat on the
front porch. enjoying the cool north
side breezes, the home Of j. w. Light
ner, sos Barton Avenue. was entered
by an unknown person and robbed OF
valuable gold watch. purse, contain-
ing six dollars in currency. and a num-
Der of other small articles.
Mr.. Iightner-Was at church when hts
residence was entered. and there APP
pears to be no clue to the thief.
There has been many such robberies
lately in this section.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-25
NO ACN|0N TAKEN
IN NORFOLK CASE
CHAIRMAN ELLYSCk DECISION
EXPECTED IN NEAR
FUTURE.

No action has AZ yet been taken by
State Chairman ] Taylor Eilyson in
the Norfolk county election ease, where
the Straightout Democratic candidates
are contssting the nomination Of their
fusion opponents,
Mr.. Ellyson when seen Ia his office
Yesterday said he had not as yet taken
any action in the matter and did not
know how soon he could give the case
his attention. Ii Ia very likely thai IL
decision will be rendered In the next
few days though NO promise to this
effect has been made.
The contestants through their at
torneys Will make a strong appeal for
an immediate nearin@ and the straight
out leaders seem to think they Will be
Ii given an opportunity To
present their case 10 the supreme body
Of the. DemocEatic. party ~ The STATE, >.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-25
PERMIT IS ISSUED
FOR BIG BUILDING
BECK GRANTS FORMAL PERMIS-
SION FOR ERECTION OF 10.
STORY STRUCTURE.

A permit for the biggest building
ever erected In Richmond was issued
by Building Inspector Beck yesterday
afternoon. the permit calling for q
nineteen-story building with two
Easements.
The building In question Is the
structure to be erected at the south
west corner Of Ninth and Main streets
by the First National Bank Corpora
tion at cost OF $4,000. 1t will
have two Easements In addition to
the atories ahnya the ground and Will
be among the highest skyscrapers in
the South.
The building will be u steel, con-
crete, stone and brick Office struc-
ture and will be used Jointly by the
First National bank. the Chesapeake
and Ohio and Richmond. Fredericks-
burg and Potomac railroads.
IT'S easily the biggest permit that
ever went through this Office" re-
marked Mr.. George l. Byrne. chief
clerk to the building inspector, as
ne gave the facts to the reporter.
x. M. Jansen was also granted a
permit to erect a detached two-etory
brick dwelling at 914 st. James
street. 1t : cost OF 32,S00.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-25
WOMAN ACCUSES
JULIAN remnant
But FRIENDS ARE HOPING CASE
MAY BE SETTLED OUT OF
COURT

On charges preferred by Miss Col
die Hail. of "a North Thsrty-first
street. Julian r. Tenant, machinlst
residing at All North Thtrty-third
street, was arrested by Detectives
Wiley and kellam Yesterday. and
after hieng taken before Judge witt
In the Hastings Court, was bailed in
the sum of $500 for his appearance
IN Police Court tomorrow. William
II. Palmer, Jr.. OF 3fe West Franklin
street, furnishing the required secur-
ity.
According to statements made 70
the detectives, Tenant and the girl
have known each other for three
years.
Friends OF Tenant are hoping
that the case can be settled out of
court to the satisfaction OF all par
ties.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-25
LEAPS FROM TRAIN
AND FALLS ON HEAD

Fortunately. Richard Jones fell on
his head when he jumped out Of a
window on the excursion train en-
route TO West Point yesterday. Though
stunned for few momnets, he quick
~ pulled himself together and found
his way back to Richmond.
With a head a cocoanut, Jones is a
coal black darkey OF the old plan
tauon type. and naturally his friends
were not surprised when he escaped
with injuries of no serious conse-
qaences~ After arriving at his home
at 9l4 North Seventh street. he sum
moned the city ambulance, Or. Tune
responding. and taking a stitch or
two in his scalp.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-25
MADE HOT FIGHT
FOR CONVENTION
MR. DABNEY RETURNS FROM
DETROIT, WITH PROSPECTS

Richmond. Buffalo and Omaha
were the three leading candidates for
thenla72 convention Of the National
Editorial Association. which held its
annual session in Detroit last week.
General Manager w. T. Dabney, OF
the Richmond Chamber of Com
merce, was on the job from the early
stages OF the convention. until 1.-The
question OF the 1912 meeting place
was finally referred to the executive
committee of the association, making
an active fight on behalf OF Rich.
mond's claims.
This city had large following on
the floor OF the body, and 1t Is not
at all unlikely that the executive COM
mtrtee viii yet vote in Richmond's
favor.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-25
DR.. Jingle ACCEPTS
CHAIR AT SEMINARY

The Rev. DR.. Walter L. IAngle. pas
tor OF the First Presbyterian church
at Atlanta, Ga, for the last four years
has accepted the chair of Hebrew
and Old Testament Interpretation at
the Union Theological Seminary, Gin
ter Park, his decision to this effect
having been announced from his pull
PIT In Atlanta Sunday morning.
LIT. Lingle Is a graduate of Union
Theological Seminary and il we'll
known In Richmond. He win suc-
coed the Rev. DIR. A. d. p Gilmour.
who accepted a pastoral call to Ches-
ter. 5. c.. several months ago.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-25
TO GIVE TRANSFERS
AT CROSSING POINTS

Transfers will be given by the vir-
ginia Railway and Power Company
and the Richmond and Henrico railway
AT all intersecting points of the two
lines.
A plan to this effect was ratified by
the council committee on streets las,
night when 1t adopted report OF a
special sub committee to the same er-
feet. The plan. 1t may be stated, is
mutually agreeable to both companies.
The committee transacted few
other matters OF routine nature and
then adjourned
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-25
MuLE-IN- TRANSIT SUIT
Is WON BN RAILROADS

Verdict in favor OF the Sea board
Air, Line, one OF the defendants. was
returned In the Law and Equity Court
yesterday afternoon In the $500 suit
OF n. c. Cauthorn against the Sea-
board Air Line and the Louisville
and Nashville Railroads. In the case
OF the latter defendant the suit was
abated.
The case was the oatgrowth Of a
shipment OF mules to the plaintiff
from St. Louis. the allegation being
that two OF the animals were serious
~ damaged on the trip through neg
ligence on part OF the railway car
rters.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-25
HOLD EXAMINATIONS FOR
TEACHERS. CERTIFICATES

Examinations for teachers certtfi
Gates for Henrico county and Rich
mond will take place Wednesday.
Thursday and Friday OF this week.
They will be under the direction of
Supcrtnterdents ;. A. e. Chandler. Of
the city schools and Arthur y. Wright
OF the county schools. The examina-
tipns. which will take place in the
old High School. sos East Marshall
street, viii begin each morning. at
$40 o'cA eck
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-25
JONES AND GLASS
IN SOUTHWEST

From the Headquarters OF the Anti
Machine League comes the announce
ment that William A. Jones will visit
the southwest section OF the State
on July II and remain in that locality
for about ten days. He will be fol-
lowed by Carter Glass. who viii re-
main In that section week or two.
Mr.. Garnett, manager OF the league,
fntfmntes that the speakers will have
aomAkhtpx nAw a tell tia xQtarA y
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-25
OFFICIAL DUTY
PREVENTS TRIP

Orictal duties and previous en-
sasements compelled Governor Mann
to decline an invitation to be present
on Virginia Day" at the Astoria Ore
gon Centennial celebration. The big
western exposition begins August 10
ana continues to September g. August
a. has been designated as Virginia
Day" and II is expected that many
people from this State viii be present
at that time
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-25
MRS. EDDENS LEAVES
ESTATE WORTH 3,t00

Sarah A. Eddens- who died recently,
left an estate valued at IS, 100. ac-
cording to her will which was pro-
hated yesterday in the chaneery
Court w l.. Eddans and Stevens T..
Eddans qualifying as executors. 9th
err qualifications were HIS follows br.
Edward Mcclure administrator or the
estate of Harry Catiert Stephenson,
valued al $1,000. Eugene ID. Wash
ington, administrator OF Francis
Pryor Washington. estate valued at
81 700.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-25
SCHOOL TEACHERS
TO BE EXAMINED

The summer examination Of teachers
for professional and public school GER
titicates will take place "Wednesday.
Thursday and Friday OF this week The
examination will take place in all the
unties and citiee Of the State and
also OF the summer normal schools that
are now In session.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-25
BRADSTREErS OCCUPY OFFICES
IN TRAVELLERS BUILDING

Notwithstanding the fact that the
Travellers Insurance Building has not
yet been completed, tenants continue
to move In, showing the demand for
office space, Among the tenants who
have already taken their quarters IN
the building are Bradstreets occupy.
ing the third floor front offices, and
the Lewis Ginter Land and Develop
ment Company, occupying the fourth
floor front
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-25
SHOP MEN LOOK
INTO NEW PLAN
~ a ". EMPLOYEES MAY BE PAID
ACCORDING TO
EFFICIENCY.

Especial to The Richmond yirxtnian.
ROANOKE. VA. July ga COM
mittee of the Norfolk aud Western
shop men In looking into a plan for
classification Of the workers by which
the wages OF the men will be in
creased according to their ability and
industry. The more expert workers
VIII receive the greater pay. The
proposition probably will be put 10
vote OF the lodges In the near fu-
sure.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-25
May Use City Wharf.

Pending repairs to the private dock
u has been using for some time, the
thurman line Of steamers between
RICHMOND and Petersburg has been
given permission by the James river
Improvement committee to land and
load at the city wharf
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-25
Pancake Sues for xsoo

Suit for $500 was instituted in the
City Circuit Court yesterday by Pan.
cake and Son against the Richmond.
Fredericksburg and Potomac Rail-
road. the action being a trespass on
the case IN legal Paxlanos
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-25
The Weather

For Virginia: Fair and cooler Tues~
day, Wednesday fair.
North Carolina: Fair Tuesday an4
Wednesday. gsssSs
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-25
Weather Conditions Yesterday.

Temperature ......-+........... a.
Humidity ..,. ......... ~
Wind direction
Wind velocity. miles ........ ~
Rainfall ....ts.............. none
Weather NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. partly Cloudy
Temperature at IL noon ....-... ~
Temperature at 3 r. Nj. ...... III
Maximum temperature ........ o.
Minimum temperature .. ~
Mean temperature ...,......., a.
Normal temperature .... ~
Excess
Deficiency in temperature. since
March $500. .....,'....... I'M
Accumulated excess In temperature
since January .,..... 43i
Deficiency in rainfall since Mch. Bs%
'..............ss .s.s...... 49,
Accumulated deficiency In ro4n1ho
Unoas JanunkI I ,4se~,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-01-18
FARMERS NEED AUTOS.
Manufacturers Making Cars for
Special Use of People in
the Country.

That the motor car is becoming
a necessity to the farmer was recog-
nized by F. d. Coburn, secretary of
the Kansas department of agricul-
ture, when he said:
in contributing so materially to
the conveniences and contentment
Of the farmers family, the motor
car is even becoming one of the
chief drawbacks urged against the
farm. 1t makes farm life less bur-
densome and more agreeable, and
keeps those in the country in closer
touch with the rest of humanity. 1t
encourages visits that make for
more neighborly communities, and
contribute to culture and refinement
that without the mental contact and
association with others might not
be attained. 1t helps to dissipate
the dreariness and lonliness of rural
life and particularly so in the case
of the good housewife, whose years
are in so many instances filled with
the maximum of strenuous labor
yielding but a minimum of restful
pleasures. If the auto helps to
brighten the paths of the farm wo-
men, it serves a most worthy pur-
pose. Incidentally, but important
also, is the tendency of the automo-
bile to keep the boys on the farm
which has need Of them and they of
it, for unless all signs fail, agricul-
ture is entering an era wherein
farming will be made more attrac-
tive, more remunerative, more dig
nified and more respected.
Aside from big dividends the
auto may pay in greater content
ment, it's material uses are mani
fold 1t is so admirably adapted
to the farm usefulness, that the
more progressive must regard it as
part of modern farm equipment
with the gasoline engine, the self
| binder, the wind mill and other la
Dor saving inventions and machin,
cry common everywhere today
Some manufacturers are now MAX
ing cars with special reference tc
the general needs OF the farmer. All
epoch maker in farm affairs, the mo
tor cars may be classed with tn,
rural telephones. rural delivery o
mail, and modern lighting and heat
ing, all of which are wonderfully in
fluential in bettcrment.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-01-18
1T GROWS HAIR.
Here Are Facts We Want Yon to
Prove at Our Risk.

Marvellous as it may seem, ReXall
1913" Hair Tonic has grown hair
on heads that were once bald. OF
course, in none of these cases were
the hair roots dead, nor had the
scalp taken on a glazed, shiny APP
pearance.
Rexall "93" Hair Tonic acts
scientifically, destroying the germs
which are usually responsible fol
badness. 1t penetrates to the roots
of the hair, stimulating and nourish-
ing them. 1t is a most pleasant
toilet necessity, is delicately perfum-
ed, and will not gum or perman-
emily stain the hair.
We want you to get a bottle OF
Rexall 1913" Hair Tonic and use il
as directed. If it does not relieve
scalp irritation, remove dandruff
prevent the hair from falling out
and promote an increased growth
of hair, and in every way give en-
tire satisfaction, simply come back
and tell us, and without question OF
formality we will hand back to you
every penny you paid US for 1t. Two
sizes, soc and $1.O0. Sold only at
our store-The Rexall Store Brunt
& Parman's.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-01-18
Another Prize for Charles Daily

The Iowa Corn Growers Associa-
ton have just closed the most sue
cessful exposition and contest ever
held in their history For the eighth
time this association has held an
exhibition of Iowa's cereal crops.
Over $4,000 in prizes were dstri-
buted in Des Moines to the winners
in all parts of the state.
In this connection it will be in
teresting to the readers of this paper
to know that Mr.. Chas. Daily of
DEBORAH was the winner of the
Duroc Jersey gilt offered by Mr.. S.
A. Sutton of Cresco, for the best
ten ear sample Of corn shown from
Winneshiek county. This was one
OF Mr. Sutton's choicest gifts, bred
to farrow next spring, and is GER
tainly a very valuable prize.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-01-18
WORK.

To the tired and Discouraged
Nineteen-eleven frowns forbidding-
ly;
1t holds no hope-only
A grind continual, wherein the JOY
of living
Is besmirched in the thought of to-
morrow.
- s. =
To him who loves his work
Nineteen-eleven smiles invitingly;
1t holds all hope-offers
A conquered world-wherein the
JOY of living
Reaches its uttermost in the thought
of tomorrow
= s =
Sages, poets and philosophers,
All would solve life's greatest prob
lem
In their own and humble way;
Socrates in search of wisdom,
Franklin by his genius driven,
Homer by his Odyssey.
= Il
Each man worth while finds an an
swer,
Needless his Plato or Burke,
And the answer is simple
And straight to the point,
1t merely consists in hard work.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-01-18
Electrolier For Street Lighting.

The Upper Iowa Power Co. has
installed three-light iron electro
lier in front of its Office on Winnie
bago street, to show this new form
of street lighting which has been
under consideration by the Com
mercial Club, and which has been
adopted by numerous cities of late.
BY using these electroliers street
is given a beautiful appearance by
day and night, and the light is
brought down closer to the street
and walk and distributed much
more evenly than by using arc lights
suspended over the street. 1t is the
most beautiful and most satisfactory
system of street lighting yet develop
ed, and we hope that soon we may
have them on our business streets.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-01-18
Winneshiek County is Sued.

Suit has been filed against Win
neshiek county by Attorneys C. N
Houck and Frank Sayre, each ask
ing $4,000 for services rendered
the county in the E. p. Johnson
case. The Board of Supervisors re
fused to allow the claim on the
ground that they supposed that they
had served without compensation
but the gentlemen feeling that they
are entitled to pay for their ser.
vices, have brought suit against the
county.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-01-18
The Bonds of MatrimOny.

On last Wednesday evening at
eight o'clock, Rev. /. B. Torrison
performed the ceremony at the par
sonage, which united for life Mr..
Julius Dybvik of Fremont township
to Miss Alta Noble, daughter of Fred
Noble of Cresco The newly mar
ried couple will make their home on
the groom's farm in Fremont town
ship. Both of them have a wide
friendship who esteem them highly
for their many excellent qualities
and join us in hearty congratula-
tions.