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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-28
THREE BATTALIONS
IN SECOND REGIMENT

Three battalions will. In the future
constitute the second regiment. Vir-
ginia volunteers. The mastering in of
the new company of Winchester makes
ment.
The eight companies that made up
the second regiment wero divided into
two battalions The admission of the
ninth company caused tho adjutant-
general to issue orders dividing the
nine companies into three battaiions
Of three companies each.
Orders were also issued by the adj
jutant- general directing that major
b elected for the third battalion and
elect what other o(icers were neces-
a6kx r. aecopnt q IL chang. -.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-28
AGED CLERGYMAN
SUFFERS INJURY
DIR. \. W. CURTIS, RETIRED MIS-
SIONARY, JUMPS FROM HAMp-
TON STREET CAR.

HAMPTON, VA, July 27.-~-Rev. A.
W. Curtis, y. D.. of Southern Pines,
n c., a widely known Congregation
alist minister and retired missionary.
sustained exceedingly painful and
dangerous injuries in jumping from a
car Of the Newport News and Old
Point Railway and Electric Company
at College Place corner. East Queen
street, last night at SEQ o'clock.
Mr.. Curtis accompanied by Mrs.
Curtis. who is about IS years old,
and their little nineyear-old grand
daughter, Miss Mary Wait. were COM
ing to the Hampton Normal School,
where they expected to spend week
or ten days as the guests of the
school at Holly Tree Inn.
While the injuries received by Mr..
Curtis are very painful, the physi-
clans say that none is dangerous
enough TO cause apprehension as TO
the ultimate recovery of the minis
ter. The shock to Mr.. Curtis is caus-
ing the physicians more worry than
| his actual injuries. Mr.. Curtis is IS
years old. although he is a We'll pre-
served and very active man for that
age.
Mrs. Curtis, who suffers from heart
/ trouble, was made very nervous by
the accident 10 her husband. and she
nAd TO ne gwen inedlcal attention
after her return to tho Holly Tree
Inn.
Mr.. Curtis served a number of yea rs
as a missionary to China. He is wide
~ known in The Congregationalist
circles and for some years after re-
turning to America from China he did
missionary work among the colored
/ people in Alabama. He visited the
/ Normal School here about eight years
/ ago and was coming back to the
4 school for stay OF a week upon a
special invitations from the school
! authorities at this time.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-28
MONTAGUE DATE
is AGAIN CHANGED

In order not to conflict with a far
fners alliance meeting which takes
place in stanton on August 10, the
date arranged for the address OF An.
drew Jackson Montague by the Nir-
sinia Democratic League. II was an
nounced by Manager Garnett yes;er-
day. that the former Governor would
speak in Stanton on August II, in
the interest OF Jones' and Glass.
This will be Mr.. Montague first
speech iii the campaign and there IN
considerable speculation as to whether
or not he will attack the public re-
cords OF Senator Martin. Swanson or
confine his remarks to eulogizing the
congressman. who are seeking the
seats OF the incumbent Senators.
II is an open secret that the anti
machine league Is greatly pleased at
securing Mr.. Montague to make an
address in advocacy of their candi-
dates.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-28
TEMPLARS WILL
MEET AUGUST 25

Especial to The Richmond Virginian.)
FALLS CHURCH, VA. July 81
The Grand Lodge of Maryland -Vir-
ginia, International Order Of Good
Templars, will meet in its twenty
fifth annual session here August %
for a two days session. At the meet
ing of Pioneer Lodge, No, 1, Tues
day night. DIR. j. A Dickinson was
elected to represent the lodge In this
session.
Of the order organized in the State
having been Instituted on April 81
1867, and is still in fiourishing con-
dition.
Saloons were abolished here In 1881
under a special local option law, and
no vote has been taken since.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-28
SCHOOL TRUSTEES
ELECT TEACHERS
THOSE F)R SUMMER VACATION
Is
PERIOD ARE CHOSEN BY
BOARD.

Teachers for vacation schools
which open the first Of next week
were elected at meeting of the
school board last night. They are as
follows: Mr.. II. +. Cox. Miss Eleanor
Patterson Miss Henrietta G. Pulliam,
Mira Rosa G. Albert. Miss Lucille
Harrison, Mrs. Edward Benson, Miss
Grace Hechier. Miss Virginia Roberts
Miss G. b. Russell. Miss Sallie Rus
sell.
White reserve: Theresa Il. Watts.
Grace +. Vest, 1sla v. Smith. Agnes
Kelly. Ellis Glenn, Alice Penick, Mary
Sue Rhodes.
Kindergarten reserve: Alys T..
Clemmett. Minnie Archer Eliza T,
Taylor, Nellie p. Maston. Susie Bell.
Coiored reserve--Calista Gray.
District, SCHOOL,. L. Graves
District school coIored-Martha
johnson, Hattie Mayo.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-28
MR.. AND MRS. WRAY ARE
INJURED IN RUNAWAY

MIR. and Mrs. A. j. Wray, Of $40
Vest Cary Street are at their horne
under the care of DIR. E. J. Moseley
Sr, recovering from injuries sustained
at, Wednesday In a runaway accident
at Sahot. a railroad station In Gooch-
IL nd county, about twenty miles from
this city.
40 the husband was about to enter
tue buggy, the horse grew frightened
and ran away. knocking Mr., Wray
Gown so that the wheels OF the vehicle
passed over him. Mrs. Wray was thrown
from the buggy and dragged for some
distance by her skirt which vas caught
on the sep. Husband and wife es-
capped serious injury
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-28
WORK ON LAKE ROAD rs
Progressing RAPIDLY

ASHEVIIl.E. \. c, July Eth. j.
Cathey of the II. J. Cathey construc-
ton company which has the contract
FOR building part OF the road around
the lake at the Methodist Chautauqua
grounds, Waynesville. Is In Ashevilie
and states that his work Is progressing
rapidly there. Mr.. Cathey has the con-
tract to construct about two and half
miles Of the road around the lake and
he has completed about half Of 1t. II
Is about Ave miles around the lake
and IN all. Mr.. Cathey stated, that there
would be from 20 to 80 miles on roads
on the grounds. The road which he is
building 10 from 30 to 55 feet wide and
he expects to have his contract COM
pleted by Augu4t IS. A cindor side
walk = r. ~ hutlt along tn xoAdS ~
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-28
WESTHAM CLUB
COMPLETES DAM

The WesD.am FiNhing and Coun-
try Club has just completed Its 800
foot concrete dam. and have been
notified by the United States Bureau
OF Fisheries that during the next
ten days, two consignments OF fish.
composed OF black bass and calico
bass, will be shipped 10 Richmond
to aid In stocking the clubs fishing
preserve.
Work on the organisations attrac-
tive clubhouse Is now we'll under way.
James PEBBLES Is president and c.
Ridgeway Moore In secretary and
HSAAurAg Of the club --.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-28
Yanks Repurchas. Pitcher.

NEW YORK. July 17.--Big George
Mcconnell. who was with the High
landers couple OF years ago, will be
with them again next season. The tall
pitcher was bought from the Raches-
ter club yesterday by Frank Farrell.
The price is said TO have been a stiff
one, between $4,000 and $4,000. Ever
since Mcconnell WAS sold to the Roch-
ester club by the New York club he
has done splendid work and been one
OF the Eastern Leagues leading pitch
ers. He can hit the ball too. He play
/ ed first base for the Highlanders when
| Chase was laid up with smallpox two
| YEARS ago.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-28
Four Robberies.

Four robherses believed to have been
committed by negroes were reported
TO the Police yesterday.
Mrs. A. F. Robinson. Of f107 Yves.
Main Street. lost 81 and pair II gold
trimmed eyeglasses.
Clothing. "a razor and q pair ~ sus-
penders were stolen from the home Of
William Harris, at e23s Moore Street
An intruder opened a trunk and
scattered its contents anout the floor
after entering the home of Lewis
LsEtwch. st T6s North Fifth Street.
A tricycle. was stolen from l.. 3.
Ware. of 260S East Marshoil Street
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-28
SADLER WILL RUN
FOR STATE SENATE
JOHN 3. WATKINS WILL BE OP-
POSED BY FOREST HILL
ATTORNEY.

Joseph =. Sader. of Forest Hill. mas
announced his candidacy for the State
Senate from the sixteenth district in
opposition to Senator John b. Wat
kins, of Chesterfield
Mr. Sadler is an attorney and has
represented this district in the Senate,
but was defeated by Senator Wat
ldns four years ago, since which time,
Mr.. Watkins was elected two years
ago without opposition.
On the solicitation of Mr. Sadler,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-28
CUMMING WILL, ADDRESS
FIREMEN's CONVENTION

NEWPORT NEWS. July 27.-owing
OF SUFFOLK. who was to have addressed
the nremen at their convention. held
in this city August "a. az and 26. Will
be unable to be present Hon. s. q.
Cumming, OF Hampton. has been chos-
en- to take his place on the program.
Mayor Jones, who with deliver an
address OF welcome to the visitors
will be followed with an address by
]. Wilston Read In behalf Of the city
Aee Aspartme1k -
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-28
Hastings Court, Part Two.

In the Hastings Court, Part Two,
Judge +. II. Wells presiding, the casa
of Raymond Guy against the Virginia
Railway and Power Company was con-
tinued until the next term OF the court
The postponement was made Of re-
quest of Attorney l.. o. Wendenburg,
who is ut present very busy in the
Beattie murder case.
The case of the Commonwealth va.
James. alias Kid" Brinkley, coiored.
charged with stabbing Willis Stroud.
also coiored, has been scheduled for
Monday in Hastings Court, Part Two.
Leslie Maitland, white youth
charged with stealing brass, will also
be tried. Maitland appealed from six
months sentence imposed by Justice
Maurice.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-28
BAPTIST ASSEMBLY OBTAINS
MORE LAND AT BLUE MONT

ASHEvILL4E. n c.. July 27.-Dr. B.
W. Epilman. General Secretary and
manager OF the religious department
Of the Southern Baptist assembly, At
Blue Mont,-Tuesday filed deeds to
Is lots At Blue Mont, ranging in
p prlcH ron lSc e ssoo n h. pace IS
nation. There Il hardly day but that
deods FOR these lots are not recorded.
The present year Ia said to he the
most successful inths History Of the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-28
CUMBERLAND PLANNING MILL
DESTROYED BY FIRE

Especial to The Richmond Virginian.)
FARMvILLE, VA, July 2I.---News
Was received here this morning of the
burning of the Cumberland planning
mil. !, Gated at Cumberland Courthouse,
on Tuesday afternoon was a total loss.
With an insurance Of s2.500. Mr.. David
Stuart Is owner and manager, and
being a man of enterprise will no
doubt rebuild at once and continue
business at the old stand The ven
ture has been a successful one.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-28
Sent 10 Grand Jury,

Arreeted by Detective- Sergeants
Kclian1 and Wiley on three charges of
burglary William Robinson. negro,
was Yesterday held for the action OF
TIE grand jury by Justice Crutchfeld
Robinson IL accused of stealing cloth
Ing from J. r. Brown. Charles Taylor
and John Porter G,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-28

NEW YORK. July 2T.-Baseball men
who say they know what they are
talking about insist thar Barney Drey-
fuss did not pay more than $4,000
in cash for Pitcher O'Toole OF the St.
Paul club. They assert that Dreyfuss
agreed to hand over five Pittsburg
players, including Jim Flynn, and that
he valued them at $4,000 In that
way the Pirates owner saw fit to an
nounce that he got O'Toole for s22,-
500
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-28
CLASS A LEAGUE MAY
!. PLAY FOR CHAMPIONSHIP

Los ANGELES. CAL, July 27.---A
post season series for the minor league
championship will be played this fall
by the pennant winners of the Class A
leagues. II plans of Judge Thomas F.
Graham. president Of the Pacific Coast
League mature.
President Graham says the plans
are well under way and expects they
will be adopted by the Eastern, South
ern, American Association and Pacific
Coast leagues
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-28
Police Court, Part Two.

In police court part two yesterday
mornin~ Justice Maurice disposed OF
the following cases:
Daisy Adams. colored domestic,
charged with being disorderiw and
trespassing on the property of e. t.
Butcher. of 900 cambridge Street,
was dismissed.
James Melton was fined $40 and
costs and sentenced to thirty days in
jail for assaultng his wife.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-28
Futurity Stakes Declared OF.

NEW YORK, July 2T.-The directors
of the Coney Island Jockey Club at
meeting held on Tuesday declared off
the F'uturity Stakes. for two-year- olds
They authorized the secretary to re-
turn to the nominators all entrance
fees
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-28
Fifth Sunday Meeting.

The West Chesterfield Sunday school,
Union will hold Its regular meeting
next Sunday at Old Powhatan church.
An interesting program has been ars
ranged for the occasion
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-28
Personal and Brief Mention,

large crowd attended the moons
light excursion to Dutch Gap, given
last night by the West End Metho-
dist church.
The band concert lit Washington
Park last night attracted a large crowd
and the music was greatly enjoyed.
The excursion to Beach Park yester-
day by Clopton Street Baptist church
was largely attended, and the day was
very pleasantly spent
The funeral of the infant son of Mr..
and Mrs. Conrad Dobbins took place
yesterday morning from the residences
of the parents. 401 Hull Street. and
the interment was in Maury Genes
terry.
Mrs. l.. ". Brown, of West Twelfth
Street. has returned home after q
pleasant visit to relatives in Lynch-
burg.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-28
Gris-Sar-(,rx,n

Especial to The Richmond Virginian.l
FREDERICKSBURG VA, July ~.
A quiet but very impressive mar
rage service was solemnized in the
Mary Washington hospital at noon
Wednesday. July 20. when Miss Mary
Ridout Green. daughter OF Mr.. and
Mrs. John NJ. Green. of Stafford coun-
ty. became the bride of Rev. Robert
A. Griesser. erly of Buffalo, N.
". new an Episcopal missionary ae
500 Chow. China. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. H. Il. Barber, or
Trinity Episcopal church. OF this
city. The attendants were Miss Hal
lie Makely, as maid of honor, and
Rev. David Fl. Lewis, of Miller High
school. az best man. A few intimate
friends Of the immediate families
were present.
The couple would have been mars
ried Mt Christ's church. Alexandria.
but for the illness of the brides
brother, Rev. !, NJ. Green. at the
Mary Washington hospital here.
Mr.. and Mrs Griesser left for .
Northern bridal tour. after which
they will sail for 500 Chow, China.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-28
Virginia Weddings
Epps-Richsrdson.

The marriage of Miss Rose Richards
son and DIR. Charles II. Epps of this
city were quietly celebrated on July
2s,' iii tre horne Of the brides brother.
Rev. Ed. J. Richardson. at Falls
church, Va. There were no cards.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-28
Wuntier-L.ogan.

Especial to The Richmond Virginian.I
HARRISONBURG. VA. July IT.
At the Woodstock Methodist church
last night DIR Walter Fl. Wunder.
a dentist. and Miss Nell Worth
Logan. daughter of Hon. w. W..
Logan, were married by Rev. 8. w.
Kuhns, Of the Lutheran church This
maid Of honor was Miss Emma Stod-
dard OF stanton, and the best man
was Charles n. wunder. brother OF
the groom. The bridesmaids were
Misses Helen Cunningham. OF Fair
field. Pa; Emily Garfield, of Long
Island Arlene Walker. Bessie Wun-i
der. Mary Beall Walton and Rebecco
Paxton. Flower girls were Misse9
Virginia Baker, of Hagerstown, ana
Dorothy Iivers The ushers were
William Hodkins. OF Stanton: Ralph
Stoneburner. NJ. L. Walton, Jr.. Philip
Williams and Edgar Wunder.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-28

Especial to The Richmond VirginjaNk4s
FREDERICKSBURG VA, July IN
MIR. James A, Whaling and 4
Mamie b. Hioxton. both of 9tAMQk4
county. we're married IT the feetGeIq94
|of Rev. b. A. Williams
~ noQas - ~ s MI I'D
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-28
Davis-PheIps.

Especial to The Richmond Virginian.l
WESTBORO. VA. July 27.--On the
evening OF August .. at eight o'clock.
Miss Mildred NJ Davis, daughter Of
DR.. J. NJ Davis. Westboro. Virginia,
will be given In marriage to Mr.. wa.
liam r. Phelps. assistant principal -
Randolph Macon Institute. DanvfnA
Va The marriage win take piAce
quietly In the brides home with Fefa-
tives ard ultimate friends present.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-11-29

sheriff declared the report sent out By
union leaders here to be exatgrAted
and circulated for the purpose Of en-
listing sympathy He denied that wossi.
en- and children had bean dubbed ana
stated that he stood back Of his dep.
utiss in everything they had done thuo(
far.
AT mass meeting q tho unions ian
night the Organization decided to make
q thorough Investigation to. estabhsh
its right In the matter Of picketing. The
union claims TO have = legal right =
picket the plant affected by the strike
while the authorities claim that the
unionists do not possess this night.
No representative Of Governor CaS.
roll 10 in the city 10 far a. can be
learned. President Urick. Of the feder.
alton OF labor, 10 here and viii remain
thruout the day.
No More piekstins.
Muscatines industrial warfare reach.
ed a moro serious aspect yesterday
when aherfn van1tta announced no
more picketing Of factories by the
striking union button workers would be
allowed. Crowds Of picksts ct the FAC.
tory were dispersed by the sheriff and
his deputies at which time clubs were
used freely. and many were dubbed ana
hurt, but no one seriously.
Because Of this disorder o6ices6 OF
the union wired Governor Carroll ask
ing for assistance and claiming strik.
ers were arnping themselves and the
union would not be responsible Tor re-
suits.
Governor Carroll refused % tnteFfero
and upon communicating with Sheriff
Vana&ta was informed thst the sheriff
and chief of police had the situation
in hand. There was no pickettne Of face
tories yesterday and no disturbances.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-11-29
GrinnslI and Vicinity.
0 Times Republican.

special to IlmeS- RepuDllcan.
! Grinnell, Nov. 29.-Mr. J. D. Fowler
passed his 18th birthday yesterday, and
Children and grandchildren gathered at
the home Of his daughter, Mrs. William
Brown. on East Third avenue. to ceie-
brate the occasion. Mr.. Fowler Is quite
hale and hearty and engages in regu-
lar daily labor in fit weather.
There seems to be promise OF q SER
les ofrlegal tangles to unravel before
the affairs Of the bankrupt Grinnell
Pal and Blanket Company are finally
settled and the $4,000 to be paid In fol
the factory property Is justly dis
tributed among the various claimants.
The many college and Grinnell
friends of Morton Mccartney, Iowa
College, '03, are ready with their con-
CALCULATIONS upon his success as city
engineer Of Spokane, Wash, where he
has had the oversight Of the building
Of the largest concrete bridge in the
world, costing 100000 for construction
and material.
Members Of the board Of trustees of
Iowa College present at the meeting Of
Yesterday morning, from out Of the
city, were: Rev. A. l.. Frisbie, Or
Gershom Hill. 8. A. Merrill, and G. A.
Rawson, or Des Moines; and ]. McKeen
Duren of Eidora.
The case in district court at Monte
yuma Of state of Iowa against William
Plum. indicted for alleged rape. which
has occupied the time Of the court since
last Thursday afternoon, was con.
cluded yesterday afternoon by the YER.
dict Of the jury Of mot guilty"
The socialists Of this city have per.
fected their plans for the holding OF :
series OF five lectures on socialism By
| noted outside parties, beginning sso.
the LIST Of February, In connection Will
the Widespread movement Of that kline
] in other parts Of the country.
Mrs F. NJ. Roberts, formerly Mist
Edith Swan, an Iowa College gradu-
ate, ,O5, with her little son, came from
her home In Seattle today for - visit
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-11-29
WOMAN SUES cHINAMAN.
Apparent Effort to Fleece Monaghan
For Breach of Promise.

Spokane, Wash, Nov. 29.-Anra
Homer. who came to Spokane from
Chicago a month ago. has instituted an
action for $4,000 damages in the SUI
perior court of Whitman county
gainst Gong Lee. 20 years of age, the
sole Chinese resident of the city of
Pullman Breach of promise to marry
the Illinois spinster is alleged. the
Wedding was to have taken place on
Nov. ~ Miss Hopper is not in the
city. but will return in a week or ten
days.
Gong Lee has lived in Pullman about
twenty-five years and is reputed to be
wealthy He is engaged in market
gardening. He denies ne promised to
marry the Chicagoan or any other wo-
man. He SAYS that Miss Hopper and
Margaret Pemrose, proprietor OF q no.
tel in Spokane. visited his shack on
Nov g. when the last named asked him
if he wanted a good wife, saying that
her companion, Miss Hopper, would
marry him and make his life a happy
one.
Lee asserts that he Gid not promise
to take the woman as his wife, saying
he told her in the presence of Miss
Ttrn1iiroSc that he would not give his
] word until he had satisfied himself as
to her character He admitted ait was
( somewhat sudden" Miss Hopper told
! him. he said she is well connected in
Chicago and has many Influential
friends in that city. also turnout the
northwest.
! One of Lees closest white friends
say the Chinaman has been involved In
several similar cases and has been
feeced out Of large sums Of money by
adventures thru alleged promises d
i marriage. He thinks that Lees re-
puted wealth is the chief attraction
ard that this has made him marF
for all kinds Of games. Lee says ne
viii defend the action and that the
woman will get nothing for her trouolt
and the accompanying notoriety in the
/ court case.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-11-29
Chicago Produce.

Chicago. Nov. 30.
Butter Firm; creameries, ESQ SO ::
dairies, $4,000.
Eggs-Steady: receipts. LIS cases.
at mark. cases included. ga IS; f1rsts.
$1,000; ordinary frsts, 25127.
Cheese-F'irm; daisies, 15@15A
twins, 1872 @14&: young Americas
15A615k: long horns. 154.
Poultry-Weak TO firm: turkeys. l4m
OBS; chickens, s61o: springs, Gall.
Probationary, s1S,15; May, $3.50;
Lard-January, s9.27k.
Ribs-January, ss.4712; May, sS.I5.
Rye-No. 2, 91G911a.
Barley-75M1.25.
Timothy-s13.00d 1925.
Clover-s13.50G 1925.