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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-05
HAS
IT'S CENTENARY
ONE HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY
OF INCORPORATION OF BoR-
OUCH CELEBRATED.

PRINCETON. N. J.. July 4.-The
Princeton borough celebrated its
one hundredth anniversary Of incor-
poration with appropriate exercises
this afternoon In front Of Old Nassau
hall and an elaborate display OF Are
works in the evening. Following the
ringing Of the bells OF the town
David NJ. Flynn. chairman Of the
general committee. presented Hon.
Bayard Stockton a. presiding Of
ficer OF the day. Major General AL
fred A. woodhall, U. 8. A., retired,
read the declaration Of independence.
Professor r. A. McElroy made the
principal address Of the day.
President Wilson sent the following
letter to his friends:
MY Dear Colonel Flynn-It is
with deep and genuine regret that
find myself unable to be present at,
and participate in, the celebration OF
the one hundredth anniversary OF the
Incorporation OF the borough Of
Princeton. My affection for Prince
ton draws me very hard. II send
only this message of warm greeting
and reorganization yuu may be sure
that It IL because I am prevented by
public duty from showing in any
other way my deep interest. The
stout little borough Is to be congratu-
lated upon its history Of slow and
peaceful development and Of growing
distinction. VIII you not convey to
my friends and neighbors there greet
ings that come direct from my heart. "
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-05
PETERSBURG AASi
QUIET. HOLIDAY
FISHING PARTIES CHIEF DIVER
SION, WHILE MANY GO ~
RICHM0NE.
SUNDAY SCHOOLS MEET
WILL HOLD CONVENTION AT TRIM
ITY CHURCH. IN DINwIDDIE,
NEXT wEDNEsDAY-BRIE
NEWS OF INTEREST.
SUNDAY SCHOOLS MEET
virginian Bureau,


Mechanics Building, Room 318.
Especial to The Richmond Virginian.)
PETERSBURG, VA. July 4.-The
anniversary of the Declaration Of
Independence was cele-
brated in this city today by cessation
of business almost universal. The ma
jority OF the stores remained closed
for half holiday. Factories were
all shut down for the day and the
employees seemingly enjoyed the holi-
day in the various manners in which
their inclination directed Fishing
parties were the features Of the day
as usual. There was hardly room on
the banks Of the various ponds in
this community for the fishermen who
were seeking the Amy tribe. Many OF
them contenting themselves along the
banks OF the Appomattox and the
James. About a thousand Peters
burgers went to Richmond to the ball
game.
Sunday Schools Meet.
A Sundayschooi convention of the
West Dinwiddie circuit of the Metho-
dist Episcopal church will be held at
Trinity church on Wednesday, July
18th. The following program has
been arranged:
10 P. M. congregational singing.
Ocran, Corinth. White Oak and
Trinity. Address by Rev. ]. K Jol-
nff, d. D. Congregational singing.
Discussion. THE Spiritual Life OF the
Sunday by Q. d. Williams. j.
e. Perkinson, Mrs. Olgers and others
Our Standard of Efficiency" by n.
c. Scott. Round table discussion. Re-
cess for lunch.
gao P. NJ. secretary's report
Paper on Importance of Sunday
Schools" by Mrs. Maxey Parkinson.
G. II Wynn, w. X. Davis and others.
The Ideal superintendent" by ].
H. Duane. THE Ideal Teacher" by
j. w. Propst- Missions" by Pro-
fessor A. X. Davis. Congregational
singing. The Church School," by
Professor Landon Davis. State
Work" by n. c. Scott.
Hogwood Returns Home.
E. c. Hollywood. the young man who
was injured yesterday afternoon while
working on the building undergoing
repairs at the corner of Sycamore and
East Tabb street, was able to return
TO his home in Richmond last night
J. o. u. 4. NJ. Elects.
Old Dominion Council. No. S. Jr. O.
Z. A. M, at its regular meeting held
In Pythian hall on Wednesday night.
elected the following officers for the
ensuing six months: Councillor, w. A.
Williamson: vice councillor, D. l. Rig
gan; recording secretary, w. H. Will
COX; assistant secretary, j. A. AL
friend. financial secretary. ". c.
Wells, treasurer. G. e. Bowie !:
warden. G. w. Gee: conductor j. NJ.
Saunders: inside sentinel L. w. An
drews: outside sentinel J, II. Wells;
trustee J. w. Wells: representatives
to grand lodge ], II. Wells and W.
A. williamson; alternates. ]. c. Hoy
and A. w. Robinson.
Briefs.
The Civic league OF Matoaca, Va,
gave a picnic and brunswick stew
today on the banks of the river near
the village, which was largely at
tended.
business meeting of the Philathea
class of First Baptist church will be
held at $50 O'Clock Sunday morning.
All members OF the class are urged
TO be present to participate in the cleo
ton OF Officers for the coming year.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-05
SULZER HOME AGAIN,
REFUSES TO TALK

ALBANY. N Y. July A-Governor
Sulzer Unexpectedly returned to AL
bany this afternoon, making the last
lap of his journey from Gettysburg
over the Delaware and Hudson from
Binghamton. He hurried to the
Peoples House and refused to see
any one.
His secretary. Chester c. Plat.
waited at the executive chamber for
him. but was notified later In the
afternoon that the governor would
not go to the capitol until tomor-
row.
Inquiry was made at the Peoples
House as to the governors desire to
make a further statement regarding
the Mignon Hopkins breach of
promise suit. but word came back that
the governor was not disposed to
talk today.
The governor was accompanied by
Mrs. Sulzer and his military secre-
tary.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-05
ANARCHY RAMPANT
IN SOUTH AFRICA
JOHANNESBURG MOB DEFTEs
SOLDIERS. BURNING AND
SMASHING.

JOHANNESBURG. July Am
archy is rampant here tonight as re-
suit Of the developments in the strike
of the Rand miners. A large part of
the city has been for several hours
in the hands of a violent mob and fire
and riot Eold sway. The troops and
police are not strong enough to keep
order.
The trouble began this afternoon
with an attempt by the authorities to
prevent a demonstration by the strik-
ing miners in the market square. Hun
dreds of mounted and nnmounted po-
lice and a force of dragons under
General OBrien ordered the meeting
to dispense. They were met with vol
leys of stones and bottles. The mount
ed men then charged and though sew
eral saddles were emptied with stones
the crowd was pushed back.
The mob gathered again and at
tackled the police and soldiers where
upon the dragroons charged with
their swords, using the fiat side. Many
persons were hurt and one man was
trampled upon and is reported to have
been killed.
and spread into the surrounding
streets. Some of them compelled the
tramway men to leave their cars. 9th
ers attacked the offices of the main
mine and wrecked them.
The mob then ragged around the city.
smashing the windows of stores and
footing the places of gunsmiths. They
attacked the Offices of the Star news
paper and set fire to them. They are
now burning.
Fighting was going on in many parts
of the rify al tpidptpht and mum
Der OF persons have been taken to the
hospitals. The railroad service to and
from Johannesburg has completely
stopped.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-05
LADY COOK COMES
TO TEACH EUCENICS

NEW YORK. July lady Fran
els Cook. who began life as Tennie
c. Claim. ia in this country to lead
4 eugenics movement She laid her
scheme FOR teaching engenics to the
children OF the United States before
Z committee Of New York women
workers at the home Of Mrs. Harriet
Darling in West Seventy-eighth street
this afternoon.
Miss Alice Ives IL chairman Of the
committee. The plan 10 to secure vol
untcers for the purpose Of teaching
the children In the schools and set
Element houses. Lady Cook. who 10
In her sixty-third year. will lead =
campaign which she expects will
spread throughout this country.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-05
WASHINGTON STATUE
PRESENTED ARGENTINA

BUENOs AYRES, July John W.
Garrett, the United States minister 70
Argentina, today unveiled and for.
maily delivered the statue OF Georgo
Washington. presented by the Amerf.
can colony to the Argentine nation ~
comm lem Grafton of the centennial Of
Argentine's struggle for independence
which was celebrated In 1910.
The statue was accepted by the min
lister of foreign affairs, who in his
speech paid high tribute to tbs
United States.
President Pena, the members OF the
cabinets and the judiciary, diplomats
and statesmen and thousands OF peo-
pie were present at the ceremony.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-05
EVELYN THAW WILL
PLAY IN NEW YORK

PARIS. July Arthur Hammer
stein announces that he has engaged
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw and Jack Crisis
fold for his brother. William Ham !
mersteiu, the manager Of the VictortA
theater in New York. They Will res
ceive a salary of $4,000 a week. ana
will open on August 4th- Mr., Ham.
merstein says: "a
THE immense success of Mrs. ThaW
in London made all the managers
want her and hence it was necessary
to offer her a big salary"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-05
Hadn't Slept
in Four Years
While Pretty Dancer Delighted
Audience at the Academy Of
Music, Aged Paramount Lady
Was Enjoying First Rest
She Had Known in ~
Long Time. -

While the pretty little Miss French
Patton was dancing her way into the
hearts of an Academy of Music audi
ence Monday evening and charming
hundreds of we'll and happy people
with the witchery of her grace, one
dear old Richmond woman. in her
home in Paramount, though far re-
moved from the revelry OF the play
house, was far happier. than any one
of the gay crowd assembled there, for
she was enjoying. for the first time In
four long years profound and painless
slumber
For fifteen years--she is now sixty
eight-she has been afflicted with
rheumatism and in the past four years
has not known what 1t was to retire In
a natural manner and secure a nights
rest because of the pain that racked
her system. A neighbor recommend
ed Trips Brown Bitters and though
she had tried all the doctors remedies
and everything that had been sug-
gested by friends. and had despaired
| OF ever obtaining relief. she was per-
suaded to give the medicine trial.
| This is what she has to say volun-
/ tarify before she had finished the Sec
| ond bottle:
| The National Remedy Co..
/ GentIemen.--I have been afflicted
! for fifteen years with rheumatism
and for the past four years have been
unable to sleep day or night. have
spent night after night tossing upon
my bed crying with pain which was
almost unbearable. and the only rest
| I could get were occasional maps
during the day propped up in a'chair
after human endurance had been
| completely exhausted. I had good
physicians to treat me, and hayo
used everything recommended, but
/ nothing seemed to do me any good.
| About three months ago a young
| lady persuaded me to try TRIPS
BROWN BITTERS. I saw no
change with the first bottle, but was
told I could have my money back or
try another bottle without cost.
decided to give 1t nlrther trial and
| before I had used half Of the second
| bottle in conjunction with Urtpp's
Nerve and Bone Liniment, the pain
/ left me and for the first time in four
years I can sleep we'll at night
| seldom have a pain now and feel that.
I am completely restored to health
and strength. believe Tripp's
Brown Bitters and Trips Lniment
are the greatest remedies In earth ana
gratefully recommend them 70
every sufferer.
! am sixty-eight years old.
Yours truly.
MRS. DRUCILLA MINOR.
| No. 1921 North Twenty-nrst streets
Paramount.
| Isn't the testimony of this dear.
| grateful old lady SUFFICIENT to convincAs
you, patient sufferer. that the remedy
| for your trouble is at your beck and
call? How much moro evidence DO
YOU need? This testimony il not from
| far-away Alaska or some other coun-
| try that you never heard OF, but =
given voluntarily by a Richmond
woman held in high esteem by hSF.
| friends and neighbors, and We have
hundreds Of others on file In our off,
! Ace from Richmond people as effec.
| tive. Nh
THE NATIONAL REMEDY CO,
No. COS East Main Street. @
Phone Madison 571.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-05
Holiday Is Quiet.

Outside Of the fight at Fifth and
Decatur streets little happened yes
terday to disturb the peace and dig
nifty Of South Richmond. the people
of the Southside experiencing one OF
the quietest Fourths in the history of
the place. The city offices and Hus-
tings court. part II. remained closed
the entire day, while the mail car
riers and clerks of Manchester station
were given one-han day In which to
make merry of the glorious Fourth.
There was an unusual dullness in
police circles for holiday. one.
two or three getting punched" on
charges of being drunk
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-05
FARM HAND VICTIM
OF AN INSANE MAN

YORKTOWN, n, X, July A.
Charles wildey. Jr., twenty years old.
a farm hand employed on the State
hospital farm for the insane. was
found dead In his bed in the Strang
cottage. one OF the outlying cottages
OF the hospital this morning. His
head had been battered in with a
heavy instrument during the night
Mrs. Helen Gould Shepard is one OF
the managers OF the hospital.
Detectives were put to work on the
case and they believe the crime was
committed by one OF the insane
patients. The patient will not be ar
rested charged with the crime, in all
probability, but as soon as the author
tiles became thoroughly convinced
that the one upon whom suspicion
rests did the murder the man will
he transferred to the Matteawan hos
pital for the criminal insane.
Sheriff Doyle spent much time in
terrogating Michael Nolan. an insane
patient. who sleeps on the second
floor. Nolan Is the man who has
frequently reproved wildey for swear
ing. Nolan answered all the ques-
tons OF the sheriff without commit
ting himself at all
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-05
Fight On Decatur Street.

AZ the result OF quarrel at Fifth
and Decatur streets last night h. w.
McFarley was badly beaten about the
head by W. r. Linsey. A call was
sent for the City ambulance. Ia which
McFarley was taken to his home, az
ter temporary treatment had been
rendered by the surgeon.
IAnsey was placed under arrest
shortly after the occurrence and taken
10 the Third police station by Patrol
men Dunnavant and Sharpe. Nc
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-05
FAIRGROUNDS ARE
FORMALLY OPENED
OPENING OF sOUTHSIDE REC
+. :
REATION GROUNDS.

Featured by an. excellent program.
Including folk dances by young girls
and nag drills by boys, the Powhatan
school playground, which has afforded
the youngsters of South Richm ond
much pleasure since it's installation,
was formally opened yesterday morn
5ng.
To Otis Hinnant. director of the
Fairgrounds. and Miss Belle Pierce,
assistant, belongs much credit for the
manner in which they arranged the
program. The school yards were
Hooded with patriotic youngsters.
those taking part in the demonstration
being, approximately estimated at 800.
The celebration began at 10 o'clock
In the morning with an address Of
welcome by Mr.. Hinnant, followed by
q recitation by Miss Margaret knight.
These were followed by various con-
tests. including dashes, potato con-
tests. etc.
This playground is open 10 every
boy and girl In South Richmond.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-05
INTERNATIONAL BIBLE STU
DENTS ASSOCIATION CON-
VENTION
Asheville, n. C., July 2o-a7. 1918

Aahcvflle, \. G., July 20-27, 1918
For this occasion Southern Rail-
way will sell tickets from all points
on tn lines to Asheville, n. c.. and
return at greatly reduced rates
Tickets on sale July nth. 18th and
18th. Final limit returning July 30,
1914.
For tickets or any further infor-
nation. call on nearest ticket agent,
Southern Railway. or write
s. e. BURGESS, ID. p A.,
0O1 f. Main ST., Richmond, Va.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-05

Mr.. Mary Ranecrn,an.

Especial to The Richmond virginian.)
WOODSTOCK. VA. July Mrs
Mary w. Bauserman. nee Snarr. wife
Of Hiram Bauserman, died at her
home near here Monday. after a short
illness. aged sixty seven years Fun
eral services were conducted by her
pastor. Rev. A. W. Barley. with in
terment at Harrisville.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-05

Enjoyable times were spent yester-
day at the annual family picnic of
Hestia Conclave. Improved Order of
Heptasohps. and Henderson Lodge of
Odd Fellows. The former fraternal
order gave their annual outing at the
Bensley park. while the Odd Fellows
spent the day at DrewTy's mansion.
on the James river
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-05
SERVICES OF SPECIAL INTEREST
IN THE RICHMOND CHURCHES

Leigh-Street Baptist church, corner
Twentyfifth and Leigh streets-Pas-
tor John j. Wicker will preach. II A.
NJ, Two Suppers"; s P. NJ, mo
More Sea"-Baptism Sunday school,
$3.50 A. NJ. c. o. Alley. superintend-
ent. All welcome. Broad and Twenty
fifth street car passes the door.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-05
Shooting Proves Fatal.

Oscar Fortune. the negro who was
shot at o'clock Thursday night by
his her-in-law. Charles Allen, at
the latter's home on the River road,
died early yesterday morning from
the wound in his side. Allen. who
had been arrested on a charge Of
felonious shooting. was formally
charged with murder by George jar
rell yesterday afternoon.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-05
Hoetess at Virginia. Reach.

Mrs. Philip Cogbill liz hostess OF
delightful house party at Lakeside
cottage, Virginia Beach, during the
month of July. Besides her sons
and daughters. friends from New
York. Richmond and Petersburg will
be entertained
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-05
Mr., pulliam Buried.

Funeral services over the body Of
Albert Clopton pulliam. eighty-four
years old. who died Thursday after
noon. were conducted yesterday after
noon at $50 O'Clock in the home of
his son, Albert c. Putliam. 3101
Bellevue avenue. Woodland Heights
The burial was in Maury cemetery.
Those who acted as pallhearers
were; Samuel p. Moore, Robert E.
Walden w c. Puliiam. James Per-
row. w. J. Fisher. E, A. Bovine
Thomas F. Woodfin and s. s. Patch.
Mr.. Puiliam was one Of the oldest
and mos. prominent citizens of
Chesterfield county. where he spent
4 large portion of his life. The fun
eral was attended by large number
Of friends from every section OF the
county and Richmond.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-05
STARTS STREET CAR
FIGHT AND is SHOT

Especial to The Richmond virginian.)
ROANOKE VA. July Ain an effort
to quiet a disturbance on his car early
tonight. A. A, Pulliam. a street-car con-
ductor, was badly cut about the head,
and c. V. Kelly Of Norwich. has a bull
let wound in his back near the kidneys,
which will probably cause his death.
row with a passenger. E. F. Edwards.
an old man. who declined to resent a
vile epitheie applied by Kelly: ~ When,
the conductor interfered, Kelly drew
his knife and made several slashes at
Pulliam. Conductor Pulliam then shot
him.
The bullet went in the mans back
near the spine and lodged under the
kidneys. According to Roanoke Hospi-
tai physicians, the injured man has
slight chances for recovery.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-05

Where. oh, where Is the young phe-
nom
With mighty wing
That we heard such great things from
In the early spring?
His curves in wondrous spiral bent
The starting week,
And for a little while he went
A perfect streak.
The pace was one that couldn't last,
He made his bow.
But some old war horse Of the past
IL pitching now.
Louisville Courier-Journal.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-05

Rev. william r. Hall. who will act
as temporary pastor at Emmanuel
Baptist church, Fifth and Leigh
streets. for a month or two will
preach at / A. NJ. and s P. NJ.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-05

Stockton Street Baptist church
Preaching by Rev. c. w. McE1roy at
II A NJ and s P NJ Morning SUBJ
ject; "A Reminder" Evening subject:
Work of Works"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-05

Randoiph-Street Baptist church
The regular services will be held on
Sunday, preaching at II A. NJ. and
Sis p. NJ, by the pastor. Rev. w.
f. Robertson. Sunday school at e:30
A. NJ.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-05
THE NATIONAL REMEDY CO,
No. COS East Main Street.
Phone Madison al

NJ Beet Trips Brown Bitter1
or the Liniment from your druggist.
If he cannot supply you telephone W
and we will.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-05

The pastor, the Rev. Lloyd T. Will
son, d. D.. will occupy the pulpit of
the Grace-Street Baptist church to-
morrow at both the morning and even
ing services. IL A. NJ. subject: "A
Lesson worth learning" s:l5 P. NJ
subject: "A Religion Worth While"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-05

A request for an estimate Of tn
cost of putting your Piano or Playet@
Piano in perfect condition while y0tl.
are on your vacation places you unstsss
der no obligation. You'll be surprieed
at 10 little cost Call. write ~.
phone. .s- ss
BROAD ut Second ztreet, sss
Richmond. Va
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-05

Pine-Street Baptist church-Service
Sunday IL o'clock, preaching by the
pastor, Rev. J. B. Hudson. D. D. There
will be no Sunday service during July
and August.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-05

The first Of a series of Young
Mems Meetings will be held in the
lobby OF the Young Mems Christian
association, tomorrow. Sunday. after
noon. July 6th, at $3.50 o'clock. The
meeting will be addressed by Rev. w.
L. Waterfield. pastor of Clay-Street
Methodist church. and will be Of a
patriotic nature. 1t will be meeting
OF especial interest, and all young
men are invited.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-05
THOUSANDS THRONG
SEASIDE RESORTS
VIRGINIA BEACH AND OCEAN VIEW
SOUGHT BY FOURTH OFF JULY
CROWDS.
DANCING THE RAGE
SEVERAL HELD AND ALL WELL AT
TENDED-ExCURsIO FROM
NORFOLK. RICHMOND AND
OTHER POINTS.
DANCING THE RAGE

VIRGINIA BEACH, July EVERY
train from Norfolk to Virginia Beach
today carried its full capacity. at 8
o'clock the crowd was said to num-
Der more than 10000. The Norfolk
and Southern put on every car 1t
owns to handle the immense out
pouring of people.
The shirt-waist hop at the Casino,
for the benefit of the Infant SAM
forum. was the biggest social event
of this season at the Beach. Hun
dreds of young men and women OF
the cottage colony participated as
well as excursionists from all the
tidewater sections of the State. This
was the sixteenth Fourth of July
dance. and 1t was the most successful
Of them all.
sisted OF boat racing wave shooting.
All of the attractions at the Casino
did good business today, and the
cottages and hotels were we'll filled.
Tonight the big mplimentary
dance was given by the Casino man
agement. The music was furnished
by an orchestra of forty pieces The
Fourth regiment band at the Beach
for the State encampment. gave a
concert tonight on the Plaza.
Great preparation is being made
for the Baptist convention, which
will attrack more than one thousand
visitors OF that denomination. Dur
ing the next few weeks Virginia
Beach will be one of the Invest places
on the map.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-05
The Hy-Shy-Ny Club.

The first big boys meeting Of the
summer will be held by the Hy-Shy-
Ny club in the boys department at
1880 o'clock. Sunday afternoon. There
will be plenty of interesting features.
a short talk and something else. Boys,
ten to eighteen. whether members of
the club or not, are cordially in
vited.