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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-20
.CAR0uNA's WAR ON
HOOK WORM PLAGUE
INTENSE INTEREST SHOWN IN
ERADICATION OF PARASITE
FROM TARHEELDOM.

Especial to The Richmond virginian.
RALEIGH, N. c.. June ?o.--An an
nual report that DIR. John A. Terrell,
assistant secretary TO the State board
of health, for the eradication of the
hookworm disease. will deliver this
week before the North Carolina Medi-
cal Society at Charlotte, will show
very great progress in the campaign
against the hookworm infection in
North Carolina. 1t will show that the
number of cases of the disease treated
in this State has grown the past twelve
months from 8. $50 to $1,000; the num-
Der of doctors treating the disease
from 1873 to 591. and the number of
people microscopicaliy examined for
1t in the State laboratory of hygiene
from 500 to 23,312. or these 1857
were found To have the hookworm
disease and 2.543 showed others of
eight intestinal parasites. Thirty-two
per cent. of the examinations showed
hookworm Infection. OF the exami-
nations made the past year 10000
were of school children taken an ram
dom. One year ago one man was
engaged in the campaign in this State
Now there are eleven people devoting
their entire time to the work, these
being five physicians. six laboratory
men and clerk. Besides the State
director of the campaign. DIR. Terrell
there are four district directors, DR..
B. W. Page, DR. c. r. Strosnifer, Dr.
c. l.. Pridgen and DIR. p. w. Coving-
ton. DIR. Ferrel says in his report
that, though the campaign is still in
Its infancy. there Is perceptible
swinging of public sentiment from it's
humorous, indifferent or resentful
mood to a serious and responsive at
titude- And that the splendid SYM
pathetic spirit found to exist among
the doctors, editors. educators and leg
islators and the people generally is
encouragement sufficient to urge the
prosecution of the campaign 10 the
fullest extent, bringing a harvest OF
freedom not only from hookworm dis
ease. but from many other preventabie
diseases.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-20
CADETS SHOW APTITUDE
FOR MILITARY SERVICE

Major william r, Dashieil. profess
sar OF military science and tactics at
the Virginia Polytechnic Institute at
Blacksburg. has notified Adjutant-
General Sale that the following cadets
OF the class Of 1911 have shown a
special aptitude for military service:
O. q. Bright, Of sl3 Campbell avenue,
Roanoke: r. c. Syfair. of First ave
nue.. Highland Park. Richmond. and
r. j, Cousins, of zoe County street
Portsm outh.
Major Dashieil stated that Cadet
Syfair did not graduate. 1t is Gus
tomary for the heads Of the various
military schools in Virginia to notify
the Acknowledgement each year of the
cadets who in their studies and drills
demonstrate their ability to acquite
themselves with distinction i'm mill
tary service. The names are record
ed and kept on Ale.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-20
CANDIDATE SAYS
He WILL Be coon
ANNOUNCEMENT I'M
PAUL RHEINHART IN BITTER
ROCKINGHAM CONTEST. M

Especial to The Richmond virginian.Y
LURAY. VA. June 20.--A htt8
factional fight Is being waged - Eo1
ingham county over the Dem0t41
nomination for treasurer. Among
aspirants is State Senator G&orGG
Keezell, chairman OF the State An41
committee. and for quarter Of 4
fury a political power in Rocking
In addition 10 being q perfect oR
men of the physical giant. To oo
tor keezell the treasurership ha9s
come more alluring than being 4e
mating figure in State affairs. Char
of disloyalty and perfdity are
New candidates and new Develops
are the result of each twenty-EM
hours. Paul e. Rheinhart has
following unique card announcaa&
candidacy for the office: ~ W&
love TO be old RockinxhamD
treasurer. II you will elect -
promises to you I make: Thnk H
give reliable security for your Fl
give one-tenth Of the net ineo
the office to the different chueca
the county, and will not taStn
or whiskey. Talk for ma. ladjemfS
Tor me, men, and We will win. 8
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-20
MUST REO|sTR|CT
ROANOKE CITY
DIFFERENCES IN POPULATION OF
SEVERAL WARDS MAKE NEW
LINES NECESSARY.

Especial TO The Richmond yirginian )
ROANOKE. VA. June 2o.-Mayor
Joel II. Cutchin has received a COM
muntcation from the census burea u
giving Roaneke's population by wards,
81 follows: Highland, 1876: Jeffer-
sor. S,4ss; Kimball. $3.50: Melrose.
1854
Under the law. the difference in
population between Highland and KIM
ball wards makes II necessary to re-
ditrict the city. Much dfssatifaction
is felt here over the present ward d.
visions. and II any change Is made,
strong effort will be made to have
the wards similar to those in Lynch
burg, the iines running through the
city and not at right angles
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-20
HALF CENTURY 4
PRESBYTERIAN PlsI
REV. GEORGE L. PETRIE, oll
CHaRLoTTEsvILLE, CE,IAE- 4
BRATES FJFTTETH AN M
NIvERSARY.

CHARLOTTESVILLE VA. Jun~a
20.--The Rev. George l.. Pctrie. QSs
D., who has been pastor OF the Pre-
byterfan church in this city sfnn~
March ls7s--more than thirty-thra13
years-ended the fiftieth year OF htM,
ministry. June IA, 1911.
At the conclusion of hts seFm6I4a
Sunday morning on Christian Min5N@s
try" DIR. Petrie made a very ten648S
and appropriate allusion to tho 14ckl
that the Wednesday before m9rke4s
an important epoch in his life. that
on June IA, 1851. he had been ordafH@U
ed a minister of the gospel. In re~!
ferring to his services Of Atty years tils
the ministry. he said:
1T is something to do anything Tor
fifty years; something to do one thing
for Atty years; something to preAc13A
the gospel for fifty years. 8Sg3
THE ministry is a difficult work. exc
acting. continuous. No one shoul4I
seek any easy life work. IF hard work
is desired the ministry offers q great
opportunity. But it is a pleasant
work. II is rendered pleasant by many
facts. Il
Il. II affords most agreeable conn
partnership. There are no better peo~S
Pile in the world than Gods pcopIA. N
20. II is a ministry of help. Th0ros
is nothing more delightful than 10
help others.
20 1t Is an enduring work. When
all other products of human toll hAvo;
passed away. the results of gospel
work will endure.
a. It keeps one In contact win
what is most promotive of htghsses
good
IS. IT is a service rendered to thu
best Of masters. While other masters
often fail to reward their servants
God is faithful who has promised. An
experience and observation and study
of fifty years testify that while knoWf~A
edge grows truth abides the same.
The twentieth century Christianity
differs in nothing from the f1rst CEN
fury Christianity. The doctrines
preached fifty years ago are the doc-
trines TO be preached to-day: repen-S
lance toward God and faith In thea
Lord Jesus Christ. u
AS God said to his servant OF ola
Say to the children Of Israel. Co
Forward so to-day we face the moFn-@
ing and turning from the pAst l00E
to the future. to the brighter day. the
grander opportunity. and sei1A th9a
golden moment for a nobler work nj
more fruitful service"
After the benedietion many In fhS9
congregation gathered around tho be-
loved pastor to congratulate him ur09s
his long and faithful service and o.
assure him of their ever tncTea1ku
love and confidence. TN
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-20
YANkO-sPANkO VETS
CONVENE IN NORFOLK
HOLD BUSINESS SESSION AND
ENJOY FISH DINNER LATER
AT OCEAN VIEW.

Especial to The Richmond virginian.)
NORFOLK, VA, June 2o--The
state Convention. Spanish American
War Veterans began here this morn
ing with about 100 delegates in at
tendance. The encampment was open
ed In Odd Fellows Hall, about 10
O'Clock and after a business session.
the delegates adjourned. They will
be entertained at fish dinner at the
Ocean View Hotel this afternoon at
o'clock and will afterwards visit the
navy yard and other points of inter-
est. To- morrow will be spent in sight
seeing at Old Point, Newport News
and other places on the Peninsula.
Delegates from Richmond are here
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-20
HENS EGG MEASURES NINE
AND HALF INCHES ROUND

Especial to The Richmond virginian. J
LURAY, VA. June 2o.--The Wife
OF Colonel r. F. Leedy. Of the Sec
ond Virginia Regiment. has discovered
In her hennery in Luray a hen egg
measuring IL inches In circumfer-
ence in length and Ia inches the
shorter way. On the inside Of the
egg. which Ia only two ounces short
OF a half pound, was found an egg
OF ordinary size and having also
perfectly hard shell
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-20
ROANOKE WELL-NIGH
RID OF PLAGUE-SPOT

Especial TO The Richmond virginian.)
ROANOKE. VA. June 20.-But
three disorderly houses. are left on
High Street, formerly the red light
district Where the women have gone
to- no one knows. Many of them
have left the city. but many OF them
are yet here. presumably scattered
about the town. 1t remains to be seen
who is right, the mayor with his segre-
CATION ideas or Chief Dyer and Justice
Berkeley with their bonds and fines Ii
cannot be doubted that the chief and
the judge have the best wishes OF
the community for their success. vici
lsom, soon after her arrest. made. it
is said a bogus deed conveying the
property to another woman. When
she went to get the house back from
the woman, the latter refused to sur
render the deed, and now Vici Isom is
planning to enter suit. She Informed
the police that were size not under
bond, she would beat the woman until
she gave back the property.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-20
BRIEF AND NEWSY PERSONAL
NOTES FROM BLACKSTONE

Especial to The Richmond virginian.
BLACKSTONE. VA. June 90
Mrs. w. A. Land Miss Eula Atkins
and Miss Ruth Smithson went to EN-
poria last week TO join the Daughters
of the Revolution. They were enter
tanned at the hospitable home of Mrs.
GOODWIN.
Mrs. Laad and daughter. Jessie. of
Surry county. are the guests of Mr..
W. A. Land, on West Main street.
DR.. Cannon and family left Tnes-
day for Waynesvil1e. n. c.. where they
viii spend the summer.
Miss Mary Lee Burnett left last Sat-
urday to visit relatives near Wash
ingtcn.
Mrs. DR.. Wright. OF Fork Union. Is
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Fl. II. Seay, on East Main street.
Misses Louise Boggs and Maggie
Boggx. Of Crbanna, are visiting friends
in town.
Misses Nina and Louise Adams who
have been visiting relatives in Ken
bridge, have returned home.
Mrs, kuyk and sons of Barton
Heights. are quests Of Mrs, Lacy
GOODWIN. on High street.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-20
CHILDREN'S DAY AT
BLACKSTONE NJ. Il. CHURCH

Especial to The Richmond virginian.)
BLACKSTONE, VA. June 20
Children's day was observed at the
Methodist church last Sunday. At an
early hour the house was full. as Ia
usual on such occasions in Black
stone.
The music by the orchestra was de-
lightfm. Several songs were sung by
little children from FIVE to twelve
years OF age. 1t was truly wonder
full to hear them. Their time was
good and almost every voice seemed
in harmony. The recitations were
much enjoyed.
DIR. Reed made a short address, af-
ter which . collection was taken which
amounted to about $22. The super
intendent then expressed his thanks
and qualifications to the committee
for their good words.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-20
RABID DOGS ESTROY
VALUABLE STOCK

Especial to The Richmond virginian.)
LCRAY, VA. June 2o.--Mad dogs
continue their depredations in differ
emit sections OF this county. An out
break has just occurred in the Ida
neigh borhood, ten miles south OF Luz
ray. where milch COWS appear to have
suffered more from the raids than any
other animal. The rabid animal is
supposed to have started in the Ham
burg section of the county. where in
two years hundreds of dollars worth
Of stock have been destroyed In the
past two years by this agency. The
last animal to succumb to hydropho-
bia was valuable COW belonging to
Charles l.. Jones. He had been Of
fered $50 for the COW a few days ago.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-20
KILLS GIANT RATHER IN
BLUE RIDGE FOOTHILLS

Especial to The Richmond virginiar.
LURAY. VA, June 20.-B. w. F.
shenke, a farmer living in the foot
hills OF the Blue Ridge. in this coun-
ty. has just killed one of the largest
rattlesnakes ever seen in this coun-
ty. having eleven rattles and a but
ton. 1t had attained a size seldom
seen OF this species. The snake was
found crawling under a barn on the
Shenke farm. and refused to be con-
auered by the ordinary weapons used
in dispatching this reptile. Before
being killed the snake made many
ugly coils. preparatory TO striking
the slayer.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-20
REV. j. VI. CAMMACK AT
ACCOMAC s. S. INSTITUTE

ACcOMAC. VA. June 2o.-The
Sunday School Institute of the Acco-
mac Association met in the Baptist
church Sunday. Rev. J. d. Moore,
secretary of school work. OF Column
bia, s. c.. presided. Rev. Joseph r.
Watts and Rev. J. W. Cammack. of
Richmond. discussed the work of the
Sunday school, including the part to
be taken by superintendent. teacher
and scholar and the preparation nee
essary for each.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-20
KEPT MARRIAGE SECRET
FOR MANY MONTHS

Especial to The Richmond yirginian.)
LuRAY, VA. June 2o.-Though
united in marriage in September,
1909. and ever since supposed to be
only friends. the nuptiais OF Charles
n. Graves and Miss Willie Shuler,
both OF this county. has just become
known. Mrs, Graves parents have
just been advised OF the marriage by
the bride. The announcement would
have doubtless have been further
postponed had not pressing engage.
ments demanded MT. Graves presence
In Nelson county The marriage oc-
CURED in Annapolis. Nd.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-20
APEX PEOPLE FEEL BIG FIRE
WAS DISGUISED BLESSING

Especial to The Richmond virginian.)
RALEIGH. N. c., June 20.-Editor
Keener. of the Apex News, says that
town IL rallying splendidly from the
terrible fire that swept g. large part
of the business section Of the town q
week ago. The aldermen have estab-
lished a fire limit, within which no
frame building can be erected. Prep
arations are under way to rebuild tho
entire burned section with substantial
brick buildings. The fire is regarded
as really q great blessing to the town.
In that 1t will bring about the erec-
ton OF substantial buildings in the
place Of q number of old frame build
ings
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-20
PAssEN GER AGENTS
MEET WEDNESDAY
PROMOTED TlckET-PuNcHE
TO CAPTURE NoRFolk-FUR-
NITURE FOLK ALSO MEET.

Especial TO The Richmond Firginian)
NORFOLK, June 20.-The south
eastern Passenger Agents Association
will begin its annual convention in
the Monticello Hotel here tomorrow
and continue until next Thursday
Sixty passenger agents will be In at
tendance.
The Retail Furniture Dealers Asso-
citation OF Virginia, will hold its ninth
annual convention in Norfolk on
Thursday and Friday when 100 of the
leading furniture dealers of the Old
Dominion will be present
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-20

30. at which time several prominent
speakers will make addresses.
In addition to the local takers Cop
gresham J. II. Moore. Of Phiiadel-
phIa, president Of the association. and
Congressman J. II. Small. Of North
Carolina. will speak. Both Of these
men are thoroughly identified with
the work OF the Waterways Associa-
ton and will tell many interesting
features accomplished by those seek
ing an inland waterway along the
Atlantic seaboard.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-20
OFFER MEDALS FOR
BLUES To COMPETE

Captain r. 3. Mcdowell. of Com
pany A. Richmond Light Infantry
Blues Battalion, will award a gold
medal to the member OF his company
winning the competitive driil to re
held In the early party Of July next
year.
Members Of the company making
the best records In drill attendance.
department and care Of military prop
erty in the year between July I next
and June 50 of next year will be
awarded bronze medals.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-20
REIGN OF RAIN is
HAILED WITH JOY
REFRESH THIRSTY.
VEGETATION AND INSPIRE
FARM FOLK WITH FRESH
HOPE.

Especial to The Richmond virginian.
LURAY. VA. June 20.--The worst
drought throughout the. Shenandoah
Valley in recent years was broken
Sunday by a heavy downpeur OF rain,
which has given inspiration to farm
ers- Many OF them will pillow up the
largest crop of potatoes ever before
planted. Though having fears that
1t Is too late to insure crop this
season. they are going bravery ahead
with the work
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-20
win Camp at Ba.ic.

According to military officials. there
will be no change in the plans of
the Richmond Light Infantry Blnes'
Battalion to encamp at Basic City.
A recent suggestion by Governor Mann
that the Blues attend the celebration
at Manassas on July II. which was
intended as a compliment to the bat
talon, met with much protest.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-20
FORMER POLICEMAN SHOOTS
NAN IN QUARREL IN BRIsrOL

BRISTOL. VA. June 20--wiliiam
Leonard. formerly q policeman. Is al
legged to have shot and seriously
wounded Oscar Brumit here Monday
afternoon. The men were quarreling
about . woman At the time OF the
ahooting. Leonard has been arrested.
Brumit has hole In his left breast.
but u expected to recover.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-20
CartersviIIe Goes Wet.

CARTERSVILLE. VA. June ga
much needed rain fell at this place
Sunday night. Though the farmers
were in the midst of their wheat har-
vest they were glad to see it. for many
OF them are not through planting to-
baeco. and the crop that had been
planted was dying for want of rain.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-20
STRIKES OUT u MEN
IN FOURTEEN INNINGS

CONCORD. N. c.. June a0.-Con-
cord defeated Appomattox in q spIen-
did game June II by the score OF IA
to l3. The game was won by the fast
pitching OF Guy Finch. who struck
out fourteen men. Concord also de-
featcd James River by score Of Is to
D. The feature OF the game was the
fielding and batting Of Clarke and the
pitching OF Finch. who struck out ten
men. making . total Of twenty four
strike outs In fourteen innings. Finch
did not allow q hit in this game.
Score by innings--first game:
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-20

Special 70 The Richmond virginian.)
NORFOLK. VA. juno z0.---Acker,
Condtt q Morrill,. big New York i'm
porters and distributors OF fancy gro
ceries. ara negotiating for the lease
of the Fergus Reid building. Free
mason and CRANKY streets. for the es-
tablishmeut Of Southern distributory
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-20
ASKED TO ATTEND
CHAMBER SMOKER
DISTINGUISHED CONGRESSMAN
TO DISCUSS WATERWAYS
CONVENTION.

For the purpose of arousing in
terest in the convention OF the At
Iantic Deeper Waterways Association.
which meets in Richmond the third
week in October, the Chamber 4of
Commerce will have a smoker on June
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-20

Batteries: First gamc--AppOmat-
tox, Nick Clarke and Ratford; Con-
cord, Finch and Kenow. Second game
James River. Leet Glass and Ma
cheroy and Nalley; Concord. Finch
and Radford.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-20
WANT BRANCH ZINE
EXTENDED no NEW CASTLE

Especial to Tho Richmond virgipian.)
ROANOKE, VA. June e0.--Mon-
day afternoon Nr. l.. e. johnson,
president Of the Norfolk and Western,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-20

4th Of July Excursions, Season 1911,
Southern Railway announces very
low round trip fares from all points
on Its lines, account 4th OF July holi-
day Tickets on sale July 1st to 4th,
sth. l9l1. A
Consult ticket agent or write s. q.
Burgess. ID. p. A.. Richmond. va.
The Detroit times., 1911-01-24
OSBORN BALKs At
KENNEDY BANQUET
Story Is That Governor Refuses To
Dine With DANTE" Guests of
Detroit Doctor.

Detroit politicians are doing a heap
of chuckling as a result OF story
going the rounds, relative TO a din
ner given in the Pontchartr;iin, Sat
urday evening. by DR.. j. b. Ken.
nedy.
The doctor was recently appointed
q member OF Detroit's board or health.
being one of the few OF Gov. Osborn's
appointments to safely run the gaunt.
let of confirmation by the senate.
The guests included several sena-
tors, some OF them ''Danites." Gov.
Osborn was invited but the story
goes that when he reached the door
and surveyed the guests he shrugged
his shoulders and with Not for mine
beat hasty retreat.
The governor doesn't care to dis
cuss the matter" is the word that
comes from Lansing.
DR.. Kennedy is equally reticient.
1T was a private dinner to friends
the senators were merely incidental
and l absolutely decline 10 talk about
private dinner" said the doctor to
The Times.
He admitted, though, that the gov
ernor was not there.
Was he invited?"
IL can't discuss the matter at all"
The Detroit times., 1911-01-24
TO GIVE BENEFIT CONCERT.
Cathedral Minstrel Club Will Give
Proceeds To House Of Providence.

The young women of the Cathedral
Minstrel club will give minstrel en-
tertainment and concert, for the benc-
fit of the House of Providence, in
knights of Equity temple, Second and
FORESTS, Tuesday and Wednesday
evenings, 4. n. "a and %. The pro-
duction will be under the auspices OF
the Ladies auxiliary OF the House OF
Providence, of which Mrs. Chas. l..
Palms Is president.
The concert, which is to follow the
minstrel entertainment will be OF
unusually high class. The numbers
for Tuesday evening are: Mrs. Louis
Stoneman, vocal selec 1ns: Miss NJ.
Theresa Sheehan, recitations; Miss
Margaret Youngblood. character
songs, and headliner from the Tenn
pie theater. The afterpiece for We'd
nesday evening will be provided by
Miss Irene NJ. Risdon, FOCAL selec.
tons: Miss Ma. Theresa Sheehan. reci-
tations; Miss Margaret Youngblood,
character songs, and Ray=-ond Dulitz,
violinist The minstrel performance
Is under TIE direction OF DR.. Russell
G. Pearce, with Miss Irene K. McGann
as musical director. Those taking
I--ll VI.
Clara L. Cooney. Margaret Young
blood, Marguerite NJ. Grant, Mary F,
Shea. Leila r. Bresnahan, Beatrice o.
White, Marie Crane and Bernice NJ.
Quincy.
The chorus is composed of the fol-
lowing Ella c. Collins, Alice Green,
Kathleen +. Sheehan. Ella Campbell
Marguerite l. Lane, Eleanor Fischer.
I adeilne Clements, Florence Cum
Minis, Char )tte c. Quincy, Catherine
A. Fitzgerald. Marie Reno, vorah Ro-
nan, Irma Quincy, Estelle Fitzgerald.
Angela Collins, Eileen Cooney, Pauline
Lane, Gertrude Klinkhammer. Eleanor
Youngblood, Ida Hoffman. Norah
Buckeridge. Mary Grant Eelen Reno,
Ella Du ", Jennie Defoe, Ruth Kelly,
Josephine Digneit, Stella Sheehan,
Bernedette Hoffman, Kathleen Nc
Brearty, Vera Langdon. Madeline
Langdon, Genevieve Adams. Helen
Grant, Catherine Lang and Kathleen
Duffy ate WV