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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-30
FRIDAY WILL BE
BIG FARMERS DAY

PETERSBURG VA, May 29.-F'ri-
day is going to be a big day for the
farmers of Southside Virginia If moth
ing occurs to interfere with the plans
already made. First, there will be
big picnic of all the farmers, mem
'bers of the Educational and Cooper
alive union at Prince George Court
house, and then there will be pic
mic at 1vor, Va, on the experimental
farm OF the Norfolk and Western
railway. State officers Of the Farm
ers' union. officials of the State agri-
cultural board and others Will be
present at both picnics, and will make
addresses. A large number of those
who attend the picnic at Prince
George Courthouse will leave there,
come to Petersburg and go on the
Norfolk and Western train to Ivor.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-30
HOLLANDER JURY
UNABLE TO AGREE

NORFOLK, VA. May 2s.-After
celebrating over night, the jury
which tried the suit OF Miss Lena
Hollander. Of Baltimore, against the
Virginia Railway and Power company
in the United States District court,
announced its inability to agree yes
terday. Judge Waddill thereupon dis
charged the jury and a mistrial was
ordered.
Miss Hollander sued for $4,000
damages on account of personal In
juries alleged to have been sustained
while alighting from trolley car at
Ocean View last summer. The case
was long drawn out and hard fought
legal contest. More than three days
was consumed in the hearing, most OF
the time being devoted to taking tes-
timony. which was voluminous. s., M.
Brandt appeared for the plaintiff and
w. II. Eenable for the defense.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-30
SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
FINED FOR CRUELTY

HARRIsONBURG, VA, May 20
Stating that he was unable to find
any law in Virginia which justified
the punishment inflicted on James
sherman, an eleven-year- pupil in
the graded school. by A. K Hopkins.
principal of the school, who whipped
the boy with alleged cruel severity
one week ago last Monday, Magistrate
y. Wampler Earman, before whom
the school principal was given hear
ing Tuesday. found Professor Hop
kins guilty as charged and imposed
upon him a fine. From the judg-
ment of the trial magistrate the de-
PENDANT promptly noted an appeal.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-30

Shields. Of Lexington, announce the
engagement and Approaching mar
rage OF their daughter. Miss Louise
Dennan Shields, to John Alexander
Moore, OF Miami, Fla. the wedding to
take place very quietly on the even
o'clock, in the home OF the brides
parents. Mr.. Moore is son OF Mr..
and Mrs ]. william Moore, OF Lex
ington. and at this time holds po-
sitlon with the engineering commits
sion of Florida.
The Misses Cottingham. of Balti-
more, announce the engagement Of
their niece. Miss Lillian M. Getting
ham, to Mr. Harry b. Caldwell. Of
Norfolk. The wedding will be cele-
brated June 18th. in Baltimore.
Attractive Dance.
WILLIAMSBURG, VA, May 90
The Cotlllion club at Magruder, Va,
gave most enjoyable dance at the
club rooms on York river Monday
night last. This was the last dance
to be given by the club this season,
and proved the most attractive of the
series of dances given during the win
ter and spring. Music was furnished
by the Viking Hall orchestra Mrs.
Herbert Thomas was chaperon.
Those dancing were Miss Nellie Fo-
ley with Mr.. Dewitt Post; Miss Grace
Saxby with Mr.. Earl Landrum; Miss
Ruth M. Hansford with Mr.. Wynder
Farthing; Miss Annie Opine with Mr..
Carl Anderson; Miss Myrtle Opine
with Gus Flatten; Miss Nettie Mar
shall with Mr.. Irvine Opine: Miss
Harriet Bangs with Maynard Larkin;
Miss Helena Sweeney with Mr..
Thomas; Mrs. III. T. Thomas with Mr..
II. r. Thomas Stags-Messrs. De-
Lancy Connoughton, T. Lawson Budd,
Ray Ellis, and George Wright.
Personal.
Miss Belle Willard left yesterday
for Baltimore to be the guest of Miss
Margaretta BonsaI at Ethan. her
country home at Ruxton.
Mrs. Z. L. Scherer is spending some
time in stanton as the guest OF
Mrs. Jerome Walter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter e. Addison,
OF Lynchburg, are visiting in the city.
Mrs. Thomas Atkins and Miss Ma
ria Atkins are visiting relatives In
New York.
Mrs. Mamie McCrcary is visiting
her sister. Mrs. w. d. Addison, of
Baltimore.
Miss Florence Mckinney, who has
been visiting in Pennsylvania for some
time. Is now in New York. Before
returning home she will stop in
Philadelphia, Baltimore and Wash
ington.
Mrs, Blankenship and Miss Katie
j NIB h hA ~
and Mrs John Biankenship. of Bal
/ timore.
Mrs. James D. Shelton leaves this
week to visit Mrs. Vernon D. Venable.
of Farmville, from which place she
will go to New York.
Mr.. and Mrs Carroll Montague will
open their country home, Dundee"
this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Smailman, after
spending several weeks in Chicago,
have returned home.
Mrs. rutherford Rose will leave
Saturday for Germantown, Pa, to be
the guest of Mrs. George Franklin
Bryan.
Miss Mariane Shelton Gibbs, of
Pennsylvania, is the guest of Mrs.
Llewellyn w. McVeigh.
Miss Shirlie l.. Manor, of Harrison
burg, Va. is the guest of her aunt.
Mrs. c. II. Urner. at 1903 Grove
avenue.
Miss Mary GUSTS Lee Is stopping at
the Jefferson hotel, and will be the
guest of honor at Memorial services
/ today at Hollywood.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-30
SCHOOL TEACHERS
FOR FREDERICKSBURG

FREDERICKSBURG. VA. May 20.
The school board has elected the fol-
lowing public school teachers for the
session which opens In September:
High School--Misses Page Waller, NJ.
Vivian Conway and Elizabeth John
son. Elementary Schools--Mrs. Eliza
beth Courtney, Mrs. Emma Euliss.
Misses Sallie> Montgomery. Maggie
Honey, Elizabeth Price, Selma Ulman.
Helen Winston, Helen Daniel, Myrtle
TONNES, Mary Kippes and Anna Keim.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-30

that Mr.. Seymour had repudiated a
$50 check which his son had signed,
using his name. The check was CASH
ed at Burk's.
The young man failed to appear in
Police court yesterday when his name
was called, but he showed up later.
The matter was then settled salts
factorily to all parties.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-30
YOUTH CHARGED WITH
FORGERY OF A CHECK

Charged with forging the name Of
Harry Rich. relative, to a check
for $40, Edward A. Houston, nineteen
years old, OF the Seven Pines neigh
borhood, was in Police court yestsr.
day. The case went over till next
Tuesday. Houston Is alleged to have
cashed the check at M. Amsters
Eighteenth and Franklin streets. HI
mother Is said to be prostrates ar
home on account OF his arrest.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-30
FATHER REPUDIATES
CHECK. SIGNED BY SON

Arrested on the technical charge of
being a suspicious character, b. j.
Seymour, twenty-five years old, medi-
cal student. and son of r.. r. Sey-
mour, a wealthy farmer Of Brunswick
county, was in Police court yesterday.
He was apprehended on complaint
of Burk & Co.. Eighth and Main
streets, who reported to the police
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-30

Arrangements have been made to
have the Cannonball stop at Ivor on
Friday for the accommodation of
those who attend the Ivor picnic.
There will be big dinners. musical
programs and speaking at both places.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-30
Pat McDonough Missing.

Pat McDonough, fifty years old. of
$500 East Grace street, was reported
IL the Police yesterday as missing.
He is five feet six inches tall, with
dark complexion, dark hair and eyes,
dark coat, black velvet vest, gray
pants and black hat. He has been
absent from home since May 26th.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-30
UNITED CONFEDERATE VETERANS,
TWENTH-THIRD ANNUAL RE-
UNION, CHATTAS O0GA,
TENN. MAY 27-2e. 1913.

For this occasion Southern Railway
will sell round "trip tickets at extreme
ly low rates, approximately one
cent per mile distance travelled, Tickets
on sale May cath. 25th. 26th. 27th and
2sth. Liberal stop-ov allow ed
Round "trip fare from Richmond, s11.65:
Danville. $3.50; South Boston, $3.50.
correspondingly reduced fares from,
other pants.
For handsome booklet on Chatta-
nooga and the Reunion, schedules and
other information. call on nearest
agent Southern Railway, or write
s. r. BURGESS
Division Passenger Agent,
s0T East Main Street
Richmond. Va
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-30
Pastor Goes to Europe.

TTISrtJr r.. May zg.-Rtv
Adolph Kistler. pastor Of the Central
Presbyterian church, and Mrs. Kiet1er
are In New York, and Will nAll ON
June Sd for . four month9 go z4&]
Europe. ss ri 81 ~ IA ss ssS
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-30
Virginia Polytechnic
Institute
BLACKSBURG, VA.

Dc gree courses. in Agriculture.
Applied Biology. horticulture. Agri-
cultural Engineering, Applied Chen-
istry. Chemical Engineering. Metal
lurgy and Autobiography, Applied
Geology, Civil Engineering, Mechan-
ical Englneering,l Electrical Engi-
neering. Mining Engineering. sixty
four Instructors. Thoroughly EQUIP
ped Shops, Laboratories and Barns.
Steam heating and electric lights in
dormitories. Library 10000 volumes.
Farm OF / 100 acres.
Two-Y~ar Course I'm Agriculture
and Farmers' Winter Course.
Total cost OF session or nine
months. including tuition and other
fees, board. washing, uniforms, med.
zeal attendance, etc. $2sl.l5. Cost
to Virginia students, s231.25.
The next session opens Wednes-
day, September "a, 1918.
PAUL II. BARRINGER, VI. ID. Ill. H..
President.
Write for Catalogue.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-30
Attractive Dance

Inc Jolly Junior Social club gave
deIlehtful dance at the Hermitage
riuo wednesday evening in honor of
DIR. A J. Weinstein, who has inst 70
ceived his diploma from the Medical
Coifege OF Virginia this week. The
hermitage was decorated in ouanti
Ties or spring flowers and Palms and
about twenty-five guests were dane
ing During the evening DR.. Vein
stein was presented with a hand
some case of instruments as a token
the club ~
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1913-11-14
A Man In the Open.

Mr.. Jesse Smith of Cariboo is his
name. lie is little brother of the
great woods; a friend of the wilder
ness. He is a trapper, cowboy, sailor.
ranger. He is lover with n strong
heart. Simple he is, and of quaint,
Astounding, unfailing humor. He will
make his bow to You in a few days.
Accept him as a fine, big, heartwarm-
ing comrade, for such indeed he is.
"A Man in the Open is the new serial
we have arranged to print in the
Wauwatosa News. Watch for the
opening installment. which will APP
pear in the issue of Nov. 81.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1913-11-14

The advocates of the proposed legis-
lation to protect calves estimated that
about 1000, 900 calves are slaughtered
in the United States each year, and
that il these calves were allowed to
reach an age of three or four years be-
fore being slaughtered the supply of
beef would tie increased 5000 900. 900
pounds and leather supply augmented
by 279. 600, 900 feet. These are consid-
erations worth taking into account.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1913-11-14

More immigrants arrived in the
United States in the fiscal year ending
June 80. than in any proceeding year.
with one exception. The only exeep-
ton was the fiscal year ending June 30
1907, when the number was 1885, 349.
In the twelve months to June 30, last
/ 1912 aliens came. In only FIVE
years since 1890 have more than mil
lion immigrants reached the United
States-t9O5, 1906, 1910 and 1912
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1913-11-14

The old saying has it that when the
days begin to lengthen the cold begins
to strengthen" win those who are
attending school and well up in geog-
raphy tell us why this is the case?
Why should not the weather become
warmer as the hours OF sunlight be-
come more. and the dead of winter
come at or near the shortest day of
the year?
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1913-11-14

What blessing it is to have some
friends to do us Thoughtful, quiet
fayor-a favor that will surprise and
please us--all on II sudden put the
whole current of our thoughts in a
new channel and our lives, perchance,
on new and smoother track. Shall
we tell you just how all this may he
done? Compliment your friends with
years subscription to this paper.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1913-11-14

If you have been attending the eau
cuses of gloom in the cities, ifyou have
heard about tight money, tariff, ruin
alton and busted railroads until you
are obsessed by the idea that every
thing is going fast to the dogs, or
worse, just get out in the country,
God'soutdoors, beautified and improved
by the love and care of men and be
cured.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1913-11-14

The back yard of the home is quite
often the best index to the refinement
and culture of the people who live in
it. Some haclyards are to some, what
dirty hose are covered by the drapery
of a silk dress. Clean up in front of
course. but clean up the back as a duty
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1913-11-14

The man who discovered gasoline
has just died at the age of sixty.eight
The man who discovered America has
been dead 400 years. John ID. Rookie
Teller who now owns both is alive and
well and up and coming.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1913-11-14

In one Missouri town the marshal
has instructed his aides to shoot the
tires of speeding automobiles. Thss
should be an effective remedy, but
what about the innocent by-standers?
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1913-11-14

1t is said that certain mother in a
neighboring town WAS informed by Il
note from the teacher that her son
should be treated for astigmatism.
The faithful mother wrote note back
that she had given Johnny sound
thrashing and hoped he would not do
1t again.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1913-11-14

AS soon as the boys and girls are old
enough to take care of things, they
will appreciates good kodak in addi-
ton to other things that are given
them for their enjoyment. 1t will in
terest and educate them and some Of
the pictures they will take will be of
real value.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1913-11-14

was laid, running from $l16 to STA
per square yard. The delegation re-
turned from the very enjoyable trip
with many expi essions of confidence in
the development and utility of concrete
pavement.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1913-11-14

A man found ten dolisr..bill. He
paid mis- rent with it. and his landlord
paid his board, and the landlady paid
a debt she owed to the man who found
the bill. He took the bill to the bank
and deposited it, and the banker threw
it out as counterfeit. Now who was
the loser or was anybody?
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1913-11-14

The Missouri courts have decided
that the woman has no right to nse.a
broom for any other purpose than for
sweeping a floor. Many women have
exercised this right without waiting
for judicial confirmation.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1913-11-14

A farmer who walked into North
Dakota in 1878, his capital composed
of am bition and energy, has just died
worth $500, 900 II he had ridden in
there is telling how big his fortune
might have been.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1913-11-14

The man who used to holler '.Ah
there. my sizer' when he was boy,
now has son who says, "Oh, you
chicken"
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1913-11-14

1t has occurred to pertinent para
graper to suggest that the man who
used religion for cloak in this world
may have more use for smoking
jacket in the next.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1913-11-14

An Aurora, ILL.,, woman recently re-
fused to be tried by suffragist jury.
She said she feared women jurors
would gossip about the evidence for
days after the trial
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1913-11-14

Now is the time To have your rugs
and carpets cleaned by electric vacuum
cleaner /. NJ Lillibridge. Phone
Wauwatosa ITO X.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1913-11-14

For Sale-One heater and one kitchen
range, both stoves in good condition.
Phone Wauwatosa 290-Y.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1913-11-14

For Sale--J. Gunderman wishes to
dispose of his household furniture and
farm implements at once. Address $40
Ave, this city. 3sw4
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1913-11-14

Why not have your cellar clean by
letting me take ont your ashes each
week. Call Wan. 1877 l.. 35tf
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1913-11-14

For Reut-Two modern flats on State
Street. Inquire of Adolf Lentz.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-02
FACES SERIOUS CHARGE.
Norfolk Real Estate Man Arrested
on Complaint of Girls Father.

Norfolk, Va, July 2.--Chargcd with
having committed an assault upon
his seventeen-year-o old stenographer,
Miss Corinne Hirsh, daughter Of A
Hirsh, Of Portsmouth, Robert Som
mers, real estate man, was arrested
late yesterday afternoon.
The warrant was sworn out by the
girls father before Justice J. o.
Pitt. 1t is alleged that the ASSAULT
occurred yesterday morning shortly
before noon IN Sommer's office in
Bermuda street. Mr.. Eirsh says
that his daughter came home crying
and that upon being questioned she
told that Sommers, her employer. had
mistreated her.
Immediately after the warrant was
procured by the GIRLS father, Detec-
tive Cruett was sent to arrest Som
mers but the latter had left the city.
In the meantime Detective Ctruett
vas detailed to watch Sommer's Of
flee. Shortly after ? o'clock Sommors
returned to his office and was ar
rested. Sommers is q German and
speaks but little English.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-02
FALLS SIXTY FEET.
Workman Tumblcs From Top OF
Building in Roanoke.

Roanoke, Va, July 2.-William
Byrd, about twenty-five years old.
employed by The Virginia and Tenn
essca Telephone Company, an assist
ant to the material clerk in the Roa-
nckc offices, is at the Jefferson Hos
1ital with the bones of both legs and
feet badly shattered, and probably Sc
rious injury to the spine, as the re-
suit of a sixty-foot fall from the top
of the telephone building at 1915
o'clock this morning. It is said at the
hospital that Ryrd's condition is
grave, and it will be three or four
days before the full extent Of his in
jurics can be asccrtained.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-02
FEARED TO FACE WIFE.
Confectioner with "Beery BreathN
Tries Suicide From Ferry
hoat

Philadelphia, Pa, July ASKED
in the Camden police court yester-
day why he had planned to end his
life by jumping overheard, Frank
Parks, az years old, a confectioner
Of Williamstown, said he would
rather die than face his wife with a
Cheer breath" He told the court that
his wife is greatly opposed to intox-
icants.
While in this city making purchas-
es. Parks said he met friends. They
had several glasses of beer. After
they had separated he said, he be-
gan to think what an unpleasant re-
ception he would get from his wife
If shc got a Whit of the beer upon
his return home If he used lemon
or peppermint to stiflle the odor, ne
declared, Mrs. Parks would mahe
the discovery anyhow, and he decided
not to run any risk.
On the fcrryhoat Cape May, Deck
hand Robert Dolson overheard Parks
saw as he walked toward the guard
rail: 81 might as well end it all"
The ,leckhand sent The man to the
CITY iail Parks was discharged from
custody later in the day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-02
LIGHTNING STRIKES HOUSE.
Wrecks Home, Leaving Inmates Safe
in Midst of Debris.

Monticello, N. Y, July 2. = A
freakish bolt of lightning today, dur
;ro the wears most severe storm here
practically destroyed the home of Da-
vid Bennett. The five members Of the
family were in the room most badly
damaged and their escape from death
was most miraculous. Mrs. Bennett
and one child were struck by wood
fragments and the others suffered
from electrical shock, but none OF
their injuries were serious.
Every room in the house was
wrecked, walls being torn out, doors
and window castings hurled through
tie weathe" boarding, furniture
broken and the kitchen range over
turned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-02
DENIED INCREASE.
John Armstrong Chaloncr Cannot
Have More Cash.

Now York, July 2.-Suprcmc Jus
tice Gcigerich has refused the appii-
cation Of John Armstrong Chaloncr
for an increase Of his annual allow
ancc to $4,000 so tina! he could pub
lish his latest work. "The Three Lit
tie Flies" and if the author of
"Whose Loony Now? wishes to see
volume in print he will have to ccono-
,nizc an dpay the publishers Out The
paltry $4,000 he now receives year
".
In his decision Justice Gicrrcrich
does not pass upon the poctical quail
lies of the work in question, but sim
ply declares that Chaloncr'S reasons
for wanting his allowance increased
"docs not appeal to me at ALL" Chad
oncr is held sane by Virginia courts
and insane by New York courts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-02
TO PURCHASE LANDS.
Buying of $4,000 Acres at Head
waters of the James by Govern
ment Recommended.

Washington, July NEARLY So
600 acres of land ut tie head waters
of the James and Shenandoah rivers
have been approved for purchase by
the National Forest Reservation
Commission. The commission also APP
proved 3. $40 acres near the famous
Virginia Natural Bridge, 1C,437 acres
IN the White Top Mountain region
near the Junction or Virginia, North
Carolina and Tennessee, and 20,5S7
acres at the head of the Monongahela
river, upon the Ohio watershed.
The four areas approved made up
the largest set of purchases passed
upon at any one time by The commits
sion. They aggregate $4,000 acres,
and bring the total of all the national
forests in the East un to 7l3,4l5 ac-
res.
The White Top area consists Of six
tracts aggr"gating 1O,43T acres and
affects the watershed Of the Holston
river, which in turn flows into the
Tennessee.
The Natural Bridge area involves
three tracts. the largest containing
2,G76 acres. This is well timbered and
close to the Glenwood estate, already
acquired The highest price paid is
$3.50 an acre, with an average of
s664.
Forest protection on the JameS and
Shenandoah watersheds, according to
The experts, may be expected to ben
eft uhc navi%ablity e the Potomac
and James rivers. Six tracts, aggrc-
eating 79,4Gl acres, are recommended
for purchase, the first to be acquired
in this area. The lands are in part
cut over, in part so badly burned that
J they have borne no merchandise tim
Der within the past generation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-02
Death of Major Won Ringharlz.

Winrhcstc. Va, July "a cable
gran received here announces the
death in Germany. oc Major Theodore
Won Ringharz OF this city Major Won
Ringhar.z was = distinguished soldier
if Germany army and the Iron Gross
was bestowed upon him for bravery
IN ;ho Battle Of Sedan. lie had liVcc
IN this section since tic close Of tht
Tranco-Prussian war He was g.
wear sof age and leave widow, whr
was Miss Riley. Of Winchester. Major
Won Rnghartz was OF visit to Ger
many ut the time Of his death
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-02
NEWS OF THE OLD DOMINION.
GALLANT RESCUE.
Woman Drags Boy to Bank and Then
Rcsuscitatcs Him.

Big Stone Gap, Va, July 1.-Two
young sons OF r. D. Baker, Of this
place. were seining for fish in he
Cardins Mil dam yesterday after
noon, when Victor, the youngest.
stepped into deep water and hamp-
cred by his clothes and heavy shoes,
was unable to swim. He was rapidly
drowning, when the cries Of his
brother Carl, were heard by Mrs.
Hart Parsons. who was at the house
Of Mrs. Gilley, her grandmother,
about 100 yards from the mill pom.
She rushed swiftly to the rescue, and,
although unable to swim herself,
without moments hesitation rush
cd in the water, seized the boy and
succeeded in regaining the bank with
him.