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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-02
START FOR THE MOVIES.
BUT MARRY ON THE WAY
DR.. 7. V. Goode and Miss Dicie White Gibson Put
One Over Houseful of Friends and
Keep 1t Hid Two Months.

Goode remained for r'i more 4 than Two
months just Dicie Gibson. Her init
mate friends call her Glib. Some Won
dcred why she never went out any
more. and others noticed her reserve.
DIR: Goode, who had resigned the office
OF City Medical Inspector several days
before his marriage. left an hour or
Two AFTER the ceremony for the west
ern part of the State. whore he has
remained ever since. About three
mond to visit friends--also In the west
crn part OF the State.
Wedding Announced.
Yesterday came the key to the puzzle
in the form of an announcement by MIR.
and Mrs. William Gibson, of this city,
their daughter Dicie White. was mar
ried to Or. Thomas Vance Goode, Jr.,
on May -
DR.. Goode is native of North Caro-
lima out Connolly Springs way. and is
graduate OF the University COLLEGE
college won him an instructorship after
his graduation. When DIR. c. g. Hud-
son resigned his post as City Medical
Inspector TO become the head of Dan
ville's health department DIR. Goode
was elected 10 take his place. He was
Chief Health officer Levy. Temporary
i'll health forced him to resign the po-
sition few weeks later.
Miss Gibson graduated in June. 1912.
from the Nurses Training School Of
the Retreat for the Sick. and was en-
city. Her acquaintance with Dr.. Goode
began about three years ago. For the
past two years, according TO friends,
he was "A regular caller
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-02
GIRL IS ARRESTED
FOR DANE s DEATH
Fourteen Year-Old Adele Smith
Faces Formal Murder
Charge.

After viist with her mother to
Greenwood. Va, Adele Smith, fourteen
year-old daughter of A. j. Smith. OF
2o27 kcnsington Avenue, returned
yesterday and was arrested bv Do-
tective- Sergeant Kcllam and Datoo,t,o
Duny on warrant holding her re.
sponsible for the death of Neil Cbri.-
Jensen, the young Dane she Is accused
Vi having run over and fatally hurt
on the night Of July 80 With the con
sent OF Judge D. c. Richardson of tbe
fiustings Court. she was at once bailed
al her home by Magistrate Purdie In
the sum OF $1,000 for her appearance
next tuesday in the Juvenile Court tn
answer the formal charge Of murder
though deeply distressed over tho
unfortunate accident. the girl held UP
unusually well through the ordeal OF
, being placed under arrest There Go
ilttlc question but the charge will no
dismissed as soon az the evidence I'm
the case is heard. as II is believed that
Christensen's death was due to an I'M
avoidable accident
For several days the case gave the
police mystery to solve. Christensen
died at the Sheltering Arms Hosnita,
four days after he had been run down
mat was the FIRST heard OF the affair
investigation showed that nc had been
! taken nome IN runabout by the girl
49, '."' "i oNe' MIN IN BROAD Street
near Robinson. but neither he nor his
wife Inquired her name Al the time
II was thought no WAS only slightly
hurt Two days later he complained
OF pains in the head. and was taken
TO the hospital. 1t WAS nearly three
days later that kellam and Duny
learned that Mr.. Smiths daughter had
run over man. Following up this in
formation they found that the girl
and her mother. who was the only
person besides a negro stable boy who
had heard OF the accident had left
town 1t then became known that she
nia not know her victim had been
fatally hurt.
No effort was made TO serve the war
rant until her return
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-02
w. J. READY BANKRUPT
Files Voluntary Petition. with Assets
In Excess of Liabilities.

w. j. Ready, of 1919 Park Avenue, n
contractor, yesterday filed voluntary
petition in bankruptcy in the Federal
District Court. He places his assets
at s105.923. and his liabilities at ST.
$3.50. OF the assets. real estate hold
ings In Richmond and adjacent coun-
ties make up s104.000. The value OF
these holdings is largely offset. how
ever. by deeds of trust and mortgages
paper of this kind being held by II. r..
Pollard. Jr, y. j. Chewing, B. Pol
lard Cardoza and Warner Moore.
Secured claims are listed to the
amount of s66.277.26.
There lis a long list of creditors. in
Guiding many Richmond firms. nearly
all of whom have claims of only a few
hundred dollars each.
The Merchants and Mechanics Bank
of South Richmond holds a note for
$500 drawn by b. Pollard Cardoza and
Endorsed by Mr.. Ready and the Com
monwealth Bank holds a similar note
drawn by II. S. Watkins.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-02
SMALLPOX CASE
IN G|NTER PARK
Servant Woman From Home of
w. F. Belts at City
Hospital.

a colored servant, Annie Green, hav-
ing been removed to the city smallpox
hospital from her home on the rear OF
the lot of William +. Belts. cashier OF
the Shockoe Tobacco Warehouse, at 7l2
Hawthorne Avenue. Ginter Park, A. NJ
Cover. chairman of the Committee on
Health of the town of Ginter Park, is
sued yesterday a circular advising
general vaccination, especially OF
nurses. house servants and children.
The Green woman went to visit friends
in South Richmond last Saturday and
was located there suffering with small
poN. DR.. L. {. Levy, Chief Health Of
iicer notified the Henrico County Off
GERS and also DR.. Allen w. Freeman, OF
the state Health Department. who made
~ thorough investigation. The woman
and her husband. who had never been
successfully vaccinated, were removed
to the smallpox hospital and their
house fumiEated.
City health officers have vaccinated
about 40 negroes in South Richmond
in the section in which the Green wo-
man was visiting. The case is the first
reported in Richmond for some time
the smallpox hospital having been
closed for several months. AS the wo-
man lived in the upper end of Ginter
Par, not far from ST. Johns Church.
around which there is negro settle
ment, II was felt to be best to take
proper precautions.
After conference with DIR. Levy and
DR. Freeman. Chairman Cover issued a
circular yesterday TO the people OF
G!nter Park. notifying them OF the
case and stating that while the danger
of other cases developing is very slight.
owing TO the prompt measures of the
health authorities, ii would be wise
for those who had not been recently
vaccinated to take the precaution at
once. Fearing overconfdcncc of the
people of the unusually healthy suburb.
Mr.. Cover calls special attention to the
Importance Of seeing that servants are
vaccinatcd, as the Green woman had
mingled freely with the negroes OF the
neighborhood, making this the chief
II not the only danger Of spread OF the
disease.
Dr. Levy said last night that there
was no occasion for any alarm or for
fear OF further spread. II reasonable
precautions are taken
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-02

The cornerstone of the new Young
Woman's Christian Association build
ing. on Fifth. between Main and Frank
lin Streets, was laid with Masonic cere-
monies. the singing OF hymns and an
address By Wyndham r. Meredith, yes
tcrday afternoon.
The audience and those who took
part were seated on the FIRST floor
which has already been completed. The
Masonic ceremonies were conducted by
Dove Lodge. No. 81. a. f, and a. VI.
Mir Meredith. in his address. paid a
tribute TO the patient effort of the
women who have secured the funds
with which the building is being erect
ed. He spoke especially OF the oblitera-
ton of all sectarian lines which the
institution represents. and said that IN
such works lay the best guarantee Of
n religious unity.
He also referred TO the high educa-
tional value OF the institution in Vir
ginia, where the state does not provide
adequate educational facilities for girls.
Two floors of the building, he said. are
to be devoted entirely 10 educational
work.
Several hymns were sung. the music
being under the direction OF w Regi-
maid Walker. The cornerstone was
then put in place after the usual Ma
sonic ritual. Following are the Masons
who conducted the ceremony and the
order of procession
Marshal--W or n pful George ].
Hooper
Tler with drawn sword-Charles p.
Selden.
Two stewards with white rods
Alfred II. Mcdowell. 0. c. Hope
Master Masons.
Past masters.
past master with vessel containing
corn--Most Worshipful j. w. Eggles-
ton.
Three master Masons with square,
level and plumb.
Two past masters with vessels con-
tanning oil and Worshipful Hay
T. Thornton and Right Worshipful O. a.
Hawkins.
Treasurer and ecretary-worshipfu
George F. Bagby and Benjamin T. Au-
gust.
Five master Masons carrying the five
orders of architecture.
A past master with one large light
Worshipful c. H. Rudd
Senior and junior wardens-W Gray
Watson and Worshipful W. Withers
Miller.
past master Cor some venerable
brother) with the Holy Bible. square
and compasses-W o rsh pful e. c..
Walthall. supported by two stewards
with white rods
Two past masters with two large
lights-Worshipful w. Fleet Kirk and
Worshipful w. C. Carrick.
Chaplain--Rev. w. ]. Young, D. D.
past master with the book of con-
stitutions-W orshipful T. r. Aaron.
Worshipful master-Wors hipful VIII
liam L. Prince.
Senior and junior deacons supporting
the worshipful master-G orge w.
Watt and John T. Wingo.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-02
LEE WARD CLUB
PLANS BIG RALLY
Cumming and Koiner Will Speak.
Wedderburn Asks Club TO
Support Ellyson.

Candidates in the State primary OF
mex, Tuesday have been invited 10
speak before the Lee Ward Democratic
Club at Fraternity Hall. PIT West Broad
street. tonight at $50 o'clock The
meeting viii he open TO the public.
Electric fans have been installed and
provisions made for the comfort OF can
dtdates and voters. Definite accent
ances have been received from Messrs.
5 Gordon Cumming and George W
koineT. Several other candidates hone
10 be present or to send representatives
10 present their claims. John Garland
Pollard sent letter of regrets yester-
day that engagements in other sections
OF the State would prevent his attend
ing Mr. Pollard closes his campaign
with speech AT Belviderc Hall, corner
Of Belvidere and Main Streets. Monday
night.
Secretary Larkin W GlaZcbrook. Jr
OF the Lee Ward Club. received yester-
day letter from Alexander j. Wcddcr-
BURN. who has retired from the race for
Lieutenant Governor acknowledging
an invitation to speak.
after stating that he has retired from
The campaign I'm favor of j Taylor
Ellyson. MI Weddcrburn saws;
II cannot refrain from saving TO Won
and 10 the gentlemen Of your club that
nave retired from this contest he
cause J know full well that q man un-
backed BY an organization. without a
press to assist him. and lacking means
10 secure sufficient publicity. has as
little chance for election AS a drop of
sno" IN the lower regions. but in re
uring. have requested every one in
the State OF Virginia who had intended
TO support me or believed in the ideas
ana principles that advocated, to cast
their ballots on next Tuesday for tho
re election Of Nj Ellyson az one whom
experience proves is the best qualified
OF the candidates for the position"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-02
MERCURY DOES BIG
DROP EVERYWHERE
Three Degrees Cooler in Rich
mond, While 81 Is Hottest
Weather Recorded.

1t was three degrees cooler in Rich
mona yesterday. and a wave of relief
from the heat swept over the entire
country, the highest temperature re-
corded on the weather mans report
being "a. That figure was enjoyed by
such diverse cities as Savannah, Spo-
kane and Oklahoma City.
1t was % by the Chimborazo ther-
mometer at o'clock in the afternoon
and that was the highest temperature
recorded yesterday for Richmond, al
though owing TO the sultriness, every
one thought 1t was much hotter. Later
breeze spranG up, and by s o'clock in
the evening, the mercury had dropped
to the comfortable figure of So
Throughout the West great and sud-
den relief from the temperatures of
the last few days was experienced.
Kansas City, which has passed the CEN
fury mark this week. had a maximum
OF Sc; Louisville had 80. and St Louis
8S Chicago. with only rs, was the
coolest spot reported except San Fran
cisco. which is always cool. 1t was
70 there.
Calgary. Canada, a little town that
Is above 90 in the States, experienced
its record hot day. The mercury
climbed to SO. passing the so mark
for the first time this summer The
Calgarians were able to sleep. however,
as tho mercury later dropped to So.
The weather man ascribes the gen.
eral relief to the timely manoeuvres
of the Great Lakes storm centre. which
Is moving toward the Atlantic Coast
and tearing a hole In the heat blanket
| as 1t goes.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-02

on Thursday, May 29--more exactly.
nj 9 clock on the evening of Thurs
day. May 99-Miss Dicie White Gibson
trained nurse, and therefore young and
pretty, left "A circle OF friends III the
parlor of her boarding house at o05
East Grace Street ostensibly to go to
the picture show. With her was DR..
Thomas Vance Goode. Jr.. one-tirne in
structor in the University College of
Medicine. and until recently Medical
Inspector OF the city of Richmond.
shortly after the two young people
had left for the perhaps five
minues after-Ralph Goode, a cousin OF
the doctor. found il necessary TO go
after something in the rear of the
house. He continued around the back
way, skirted the block through the
alley, and met the two young people
Did they all 20 TO the picture show?
They all did not go to the picture
show They went straight to the par
sonaee Of DR.. w. i Young, pastor Of
Centenary Methodist Church, where
Miss Gibson and Or Goode were mar
a registered pharmacist and works IN
this city. was the only witness
Kept Ii Secret.
Fifteen minutes later Mr.. and Mrs.
Goode reported at sos East Grace street
with an apparently valid excuse for not
the crowd in the parlor and DR. Cioode
expressed his regrets and left. Ralph
Goode reported later in the evening.
Thus was staged and executed Rich
monds latest secret marriage. Unlike
other secret marriages, IL remained
charge Of the boarding house At sos
East Grace street atone Of all the in
mates OF the house. was taken into
their confidence To the others-young
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-02
CIGARETTE CAUSE
OF FIRE ALARM
Office Building at Eleventh and
Bank Saved by Quick
Work

lighted cigarette carelessly tossed
into box % trash in the hall on the
third floor 81 the three story brick
Office building At Eleventh and Bank
streets last night about O'Clock
started d fire winch would have been
disastrous but for tho prompt response
"f FOUR engine companies and two
trucks, In charge OF Chjcf JONES and
Assistant Chief RATIO The blaze had
eaten its way INTO . closet and was
turning. hr,skiy when streams of
chemicals We're gotten upon IT, II was
put out In a few minutes. doing dam
age estimated at $40
Being in the heart OF the downtown
business district and the alarm having
been turned ~ from box which is
dreaded by All members Of the Fire
Department the lire drew large
crowd Of spectators in few minutes.
and the police We're kept busy in keen
ing them back TO allow the fremen
space TO work
Smoke was seen issuing from The
upper windows of the building By a
citizen. who notified Patrolman Mar
cuson, who In turn sounded The alarm
from the box 81 Eleventh and Main
Streets
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-02
HADDON ISSUES STATEMENT
Has Not Yet Made Arrangements Il
Quit AttOrncy-Gcncrnl's Office.


Omit ACCOMPLISHMENTS Office.
It. Gray Haddon, clerk to Attorney
General Williams, said yesterday that
he had not yet concluded arrangements
to engage in The practice of law in
this city. He said
ION my return to the city this morn
ing from Dinwiddie County | have seen
a statement in the News Leader COM
ing from Hot Springs. Va, that ! will
retire from the Attorney Generars
office on the first of January.
with l.. O. Wendenburg. ] was very
much surprised to see this as l had
authorized no one to make an an
nouncement-in fact. could not have
authorized any one, because the state
ment is not correct
1T is true that have had some con-
Versations with Mr.. Wendcnburg in re-
gard to this matter, but we have come
to no agreement.
Il cannot imagine why this state
mcnt should have been made at this
time. unless it was done to injure Judge
Williams in the city Of Richmond in
his campaign for election TO the
office of Acknowledgements"
Mr.. Haddon was connected with the
AttorneyGenerars office during the
term of Major William A. Anderson
and continued with Judge Williams al
though he supported Colonel Robert
Catlett against Judge Williams He
took his bar examination last year, and
his friends assert will shortly engage
In active practice, regardless of the
outcome of the primary AS member
of the City Council and of the Clay
Ward Activcs, Mr. Haddon has many
friends in Richmond
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-02
AUTO WRECKED;
FAMILY ESCAPES
Machine Hurled Against Trolley
Pole and Cut in
Twain.
OWNER BLAMEs MoToRMAN
Immense Crowd Gathers at
Fourth and Broad When
Accident Occurs.

Hurled against an iron pole in the
middle of Broad Street. at Fourth, when
1T was crashed into by westbound
Laurel Street car, an automobile owned
and driven by Samuel Meyer, mer-
chant of 1919 Hull Street South Rich
mond, was completely wrecked yester-
day afternoon shortly after l o'clock
Mrs. Meyer who was occupying a seat
beside her husband, sustained q broken
arm, while their daughter, Miss Anna
Meyer who was occupying a rear seat
and MIR. Meyer in some marvellous man.
ner. escaped injury other than slight
bruises. Witnesses said that all were
not Killed was a miracle. Persons who
saw the accident were confident the
cars occupants had met instant death.
The machine was completely demolish-
ed. 1t was literally wrapped about the
pole and cut in twain. Mr.. Meyer said
the machine which was beyond repair,
with the exception of the engine. which
was not damaged, was valued at $1,475.
and was not insured.
Never before Had Accident
L have been driving the car since
last August, and never before met with
the slightest accident" said Mr.. Never.
Il was crossing Broad Street going
north. and was careful to look in both
directions. The car. which afterward
hit my machine. was at least half
block away. How it got upon me so
quickly l have no idea. 1t hit. and the
next thing I knew my car was against
tho pole n wreck How my daughter
And myself escaped l cannot imagine
Mrs. Meyer had her arm broken She
l. now at home. and though she COM
plains of considerable pain. her injury
Is not regarded as serious"
Occurring At an hour when the streets
were thronged with people. the acci-
dent drew n huge crowd which was
kept back with difficulty by the police.
1t was dispensed as quickly as possible.
and the wrecked automobile dragged 70
one side Of the street
The car which hit Mr.. Meyers ma
chine was in charge of AIotorman e. +
Pugh and Conductor H. l.. Roberts
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-02
PICNIC TO BUCKROE
Annual Excursion OF Locomotive Works
Employer Lenven for Senshore TO-Dny.

Annual Excursion of Locomotive Works
Employees Lenves for Senshore To-Day.
Promptly at $50 o'clock this morning
tho first section of the three excursion
trains which will carry employees and
their families OF the Richmond branch
American Locomotive Works to Buck
roe Beach on their annual picnic, will
be ready for early corners. 1t will
leave as soon as filled The last train
will pull out at 7:l5 A. NJ. Every com
fort has been arranged for those going
on the trip. and all will be accom-
modated.
From point OF attendance. the picnic
this year promises TO be a record
breaker, Chairman Bradley having
made provision for 1900 people. Mr.
Bradley says that no profit is sought
and that any surplus derived will be
spent for the excursionists. Barrels of
free lemonade will be on hand at the
seashore. Ice cream will be served
gratis until the supply gives out.
A special program of sports and other
entertainments has been arranged.
covering the entire day. from 10 A NJ
to p. NJ. There are about forty events
on the card, prizes being offered by the
merchants of the city.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-02
Cocaine Vendor Held.

Sidney BraXton, colorcd. was held for
the grand jury yesterday morning in
iolce Court on the charge OF having
found in BraNton'S pockets when he
was arrested on July 10 by Patrolmen
cocaine by City Chemist Whitfield, vino
analyZed it, "'
Charles Lipscomb. colored. was held
lor grand jury action on the charge Of
LlpSCOmb. -
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-02

Tripping over a board stretched from
doorway at 1901 East Cary street Ia
eighty-sX years old. Of East S.S,',:
street. fell yesterday about noon and
struck his head against the pavement
lnillctinE an ugly though not danger
medical aid. He was assisted to- a
street car and went TO his home.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-02
SEEK CHRISTOPHER HENSON
English Relatives Want 10 Find FnmiIy
WHO Cnme TO Alr..iuiu.

Chief of Police Werner Yesterday re-
ceiived a letter from Toronto Canada.
asking his aid in tracing the where
ahouts of Christopher Henson and his
family. who came from England some
years ago ard are said to have settled
in this vicinity
The letter was from William Thomas
spence, of 21S9 Dundas Street. Toronto.
who said he had just returned from
England and was seeking the where
ahouts of the Hensons in behalf of his
mother-in- law.
The name OF Christopher Henson does
not appear in the City Directory
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-02
sustnins Mashed Foot.

l.. 4. MCMILLAN. Of 603 II West Clay
Street, had his foot mashed Thursday
while at work at the plant of the Rich
mona Corrugated Paper Company,
south Sixth Street. when n heavy box
j. NJ. Cofer. City Hospital ambulance
surgeon, and removed to his hopse.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-02
MISS DAVIS THE HEAD

Antisunragettcs Cannot. Under the
Rules OF National Asnocintion. Debate
a branch association of the Virginia
Association Opposed to Woman Suf-
frage has been formed in Chariottes-
Vile and the University Of Virginia
under the leadership of Miss Caroline
Preston Davis. The branch was formed
as an outcome OF the address made a,
the request OF the students OF the
summer school by Mrs. Frank Goodwin
OF New York. who declined to debate
with Mrs. Valentine because to debate
IL against the rules OF the National AS
ISOLATION Opposed TO Woman's Sut-
frage.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-02

A fine of $40 and costs was imposed
upon James Burnet. flfty-one years DID,
yesterday morning in Police Court on
the charge OF practicing the profession
Of veterinary surgeon without
license. a charge of practicing with
out getting n certificate from the State
Board of Veterinary Examiners was
droDDed
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-02

Y. s. Dickerson, Of 523 North Tween
tY-nrst Street yesterday reported to
the police that diamond ring. with a
half karat setting, was stolen from his
home
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-02
nuildInn p..mi.

a permit was issued Yesterday by the
Building Inspector 10 j NJ Hillsmnn
70 repair brick dwelling at 1913
stuart Avenue, TO cost S346.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-02

Diamond Pin Stolen.
Miss Eva Brooks OF 3l7 North TWEEN
ty-nlnth Street, last night reported to
the police that trunk in her room had
been opened and a diamond stick pin
valued at SIS. stolen.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-02

Hastings Court Vacation.
Judge Richardson yesterday ad-
1ourned the Hastings Court for the
summer vacation. The new term will
open the first Monday in October