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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-01
'DR. NJ DANIEL IS
|. PINNED UNDER AUTO
SLIGHTLY HURT IN COLLISION
WITH MR.. MEYERS
MACHINE.
TO KEEP ENGAGEMENT
LITTLE THING LIKE A AUToMo-
BILE ACCIDENT DOESN'T
FEAZE MILITANT BAPTIST
MINISTER.

Rev George w. Mcdaniel. D. d.
OF the First Baptist church, was
thrown from his automobile yesterday
afternoon, escaping with slight
bruises.
DR.. Mcdaniel was driving a small
car In Grove avenue, and when OPP
posite 1913 Grove avenue wagon
started to drive across. At the same
time another car, belonging to A
Meyer, of East Cary street. was back
ing towards DR.. Mcdaniel. The lat
ter was engaged in watching the
wagon, and In that way failed to see
the car as ii backed towards him
being under the impression that il
was going In the same direction with
his
The cars came together with a
crash. the heavier car belonging TO
Mr. Meyer. upsetting that in which
DR. Mcdaniel was seated and in the
mix-up DIR. Mcdaniel was caught
under his own car That he escaped
serious injury was regarded as miracu-
lous.
Assisted Into Home.
Mr.. Meyer once aIighted from his
car and went to the aid of DIR. Nc
Daniel, assisted him into a ar-by
home and called in a physician, DR..
Moseley reaching the scene in a few
moments.
careful examination was made,
the result being that DR.. Mcdaniel
was found to have sustained a sprain-
ed thumb and a bruised knee He was
also considerably shaken up by the
fall.
w. g Forbes, as soon as he got
news of the accident. went in his car
to where DR.. Mcdaniel was being
examined. and had him placed in his
car and removed to his home. DR..
Moseley ordered the patient to go to
bed and keep quiet, but DIR Mcdaniel
declined to do anything OF the sort,
took seat in the parlor and began TO
hold reception. the house being filled
with friends who had been apprised OF
the accident and who desired to see to
what extent the well known minister
had been injured.
DR. Moseley sent for a trained nurse,
saying that he wanted DR. Mcdaniel
to be kept quiet and to get good
nights rest but when tho nurse ar
rived DR. Mcdaniel was enjoying a
perfeCto and resented the idea that
he needed nurse or that ne was not
in fine shape.
Holds Reception.
Dr. Mcdaniel has an engagement to
r = atat4
after the accident a telegram was
sent saying he had been hurt and
would not be able In keep the en-
garemert. but Dr.. Mcdaniel announc-
cd Isst night that he expected TO
make the trip.
The car was little injured. the wind
shield and the lamps being demolish-
as a result OF the collision.
''Dr Mcdaniel IN sitting here In the
parlor with a dozen friends. chatting
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-01
PARTIES HAVE
GREAT TIME UNTIL LATE
AT NIGHT.

Fair feminity. bewitchingly attited in
costumes of every color and descrip-
ton. and Insecurity In the role of
''boobs" and "simps," thronged Broad
street from early last evening until
almost midnight in observance of Hal
Ioween night.
Richmond's principal thoroughfare
was thrown open to the fun~lovers.
and they took every advantage to play
their pranks and jokes. while the cops
looked on and smiled. Paris has moth
ing on the costumes and gowns intro
duced to Broad street last night, There
were many improvements on the slit
and hobble skirts while many gowns
were worn which will not become the
style for some years to come.
A masquerade bail was held near
Sixth and Broad streets shortly after 8
o'clock, and a number of the latest
dances were disported to the tune OF
In My Harem.n The music for the
occasion was furnished by one of the
hurdy gurdys.
Both grown-ups and youngsters took
part in the celebration and INDUCED
freely In the fun. Witches. devils,
fairies and other imps of the earth
were out in force and took part In the
parade.
There were no police restrictions on
the revelries and the paraders had full
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-01
SPRINKLER DRIVER,
HURT, To Be PAl
CITY EMpLOYE INJURED WHIT1
ON DUTY TO LOSE NOTHINC21|
BECAUSE OF ACCIDENT.

For the thirty eight days time 81
lost while laid up as result Of ~
accident which he met while drfx
ing a city street sprinkler. and f4
his doctors bill and hospital bA|
Thornton GauldinE, an employe a
the street cleaning department, will
reimbursed by the city.
The administrative beard dectd@(
this Mt It's meeting yesterday wh&l
1t adopted a resolution made by IN
Foikes on recommendation of the 1H
perintendent of the street cleantMl
department.
Gauldlng's lost time amounts
$3.50, his Doctors bill to $75. a.
his hospital bill To s105.55.
Ee was hurt september 1st. wh4
the team hltched to the sprinkl@
became scared at band playing \
Broad street and ran away. The teen
heded into the ball park and ~
Gaulding was caught between T.;
overhead timber and the sprfnkl~
brake. Several ribs, his breast bon
and shoulder blade were fracturedss
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-01
47-----s.s-14s=-si
NJ aturo Eaks9

The idea OF cat eating a cucum
Der would probably be scored at by
most observers OF animal life. but
such an occurrence is vouched for by
an attache Of the Maine state agrfcul-
tural department, In whose garden the
incident took place. A member of the
household was about to gather cucum.
bers for the dinner table when the
family cat was calmly seen eating the
largest cucumber In the lot.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-01
FALLING Off IN
BUILDING VALUE
NEARLY 100000 LESS THAN oCT0-
BIER. 1912, is WORK AUTHOR
lied LAST MONTH.
B UT "a BUILDING S
TOTAL VALUE OF WORK AUTHOR
ICED SINCE FIRST OF THE
YEAR REACHES TO
s3,Is4,0s3.

Value of building operations in the
city of Richmond during the month
closing yesterday for which permits
were issued from the office of Build
ing Inspector Butler, amounts to
nearly three hundred thousand dol
lars less than in October, 1912. This
Is shown by the monthly statement is
sued last night at the office of the
building inspector.
The value Of work authorized, both
new buildings and repairs and altera-
tons. during October. 1918. amounts
to s147, 10000. The total number of
permits issued during the month is
eighty-seven. For new work twenty
four permits were given and for re-
pairs and alterations, sixty-three.
Three Million Since January list.
The total amount of new work
from January to October 81. 1913.
is of the value Of s2.672 $4,000, and
of repair work, s5t1.534o0. giving a
total value Of work authorized since
the first of the year OF s3.1S4. 0s3.0o.
The building inspectors summary
for the month shows:
Estimated cost Of new improvements
In October, $127sSSo0.
Estimated cost Of alterations and
repairs in October, s1S.172.00.
Total cost of work authorized in
October, s147.0s00o.
Average value Of permit for new
work in October. s5.32S,666.o0.
Average value of permit for altera-
tons and repairs in October, s304,-
317,00.
Average value Of total permits is
sued in October. $3.50, 344.00.
New Structures in October.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-01

u progressive young merchant, and
son OF J. II. Mckenney. sterling
citizen of this county, and Miss Ruth,
the attractive daughter OF William Ct
Became, one Of the most prominent
residents Of Lancaster. IsdgGly church
is not an ostentat!ous edifce. but 1t
is the offspring Of some devoted adj
herents to southern Met~odism, the
ground and most of the building
being donation of the late Judge
Samuel Downing. This little church
Was lastly decorated with palms.
potted plants and flowers. the color
scheme being yellow and lavender.
After some strains from the organ.
presided over by Miss Lillian Stone
ham. the bridal party entered while
Miss Ruby v. Smith. of Irvington,
sang sweetly, 30. Perfect Love" Then
came the two little cushion bearers.
Louise, Harry and Rebecca Became. fol-
lowed in order by the ushers, william
j. Haynie and Fred Thrift: then by
the two maids OF honor, Misses Marie
Beane and Edith BrewingtoR: then
the little ring-6earer, Jack Harry. i'm
mediately followed by the hride-eIect
on the arm OF her brother, Archie
r. Beanc From a rear door came
the groom-to~h be, accompanied by
Ernest Mckinney The ceremony was
performed by Rev. J. G. Harry. pastor
or that charge Passing out from the
ceremony, the little cushion bearers
appropriated baskets OF flowers. strew-
/ Ing the latter in the pathway OF the
bride and groom as they left the
church.
A wedding luncheon was rendered
the bridal party and a few friends i'm
rediately after the ceremony All this
had been preceded the evening before
ny a reception. also at the home of
IN brides parents. Taking steamer
for Baltimore Wednesday afternoon,
the happy couple will spend a week
in ~ North.
/ The costumes of the ladies were
beaut.f,.l and tasty. The bride wore
crepe meteor with duchess lace and
inaraha5tt. and carried bouquet of
Brides foses and lilies Of the valley.
HSg veil waS caught witn~orange bios
sous 4er roing-away gown was OF
blue orange cloth. with hat to match.
The MAIDS of honor We're gowned in
canary crepe de chine wearing laven-
der hats and carrying lavender n1uffs
III enlnon and ribbon. while Misses
Smith and Stoneharn were dressed in
canary crepe meteor with princess
lac and lavender hats. The little
cushion bearers. wore white empire
dresses. with lace ana yellow ribbons
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-01
Jewellers CAPTURE,
RICHMOND'S STREETS

sway. the officers having been instruct
ed not to intervene unless there was
rowdyism.
Halloween gets its name from Hal
| lows eve, which gets a part of its
original significance from the day tt
precedes, which Is All Saints Day. The
festival of All Saints Day originated
as a result of the Catholic Church recog
nizing more saints than it could con-
veniently name days after. q way out
of the difficulty being found by letting
oneday do for a large number OF saints
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-01
Revival Services.

PETERSBURG, VA, Oct. s1.--Rev.
A. A. Carter, of Portsmouth. win ar
rive In the city tomorrow night and
will commence a series Of revival SER
vices at the GroveAvenue Baptist
church Sunday morning. Mr.. Carter
has just closed a successful meeting
and comes to Petersburg highly recon-
mended He win be ably assisted by
the pastor, Rev. H. Herman Martens.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-01
son. They visited them during
summer at Cornish z5SSsA;

son. They visited them during
summer at Cornish.
Miss Margaret Wilson left todxY
few days visit in Phiiad eiphia
New York. She will sing. on TxxxN
afternoon at the Belieyue- StrM846
for the benefit of home for wovjt<
girls. This Is the first time Miss IN
son has sung in public since her fatl
was elected During her visft
Philadelphia she will be the gHeSf
Miss Elizabeth Patton, at StoneiiG
Court.
Miss Jessie Wilson and her 6an@
Mr. Sayre, spent the morning wall
ing and this afternoon in a nDk1
ride. DR.. Wilfred T. Grenfell. VINO
TO be best man at the wedding. n
rived In New York today from L.abr1
dor. The committee in charge oftA
gift from congress to Miss Wilson Na
send Miss Genevieve Clark, daught1
of the speaker, to New York soon
select the silver service which the
propose to get as a wedding gift. Thu
expect to raise $4,000.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-01
NEWS OF PETERSBURG
Bureaa Mocha
DR.. BURKE HEADS
SEABOARD SURGEONS

PETERSBURG. VA, Oct. 3f--At the
annual meeting Of the surgical asso .
citation of the Seaboard Air Line Rail
way. held at Montgomery, Ala, this
week, DR.. II. Aulick Burke, of this city.
was chosen president unanimously. Dr.
Burke is one of the youngest surgeons
Of the city. The honor conferred upon
him is a high compliment to him and
is well earned by past valued service
as an assistant in this department o.
the Seaboard Railway company. DR.
Burke was not present at the meeting
Of the association.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-01
JOE ELLIS IS HIT
WITH BRICKBAT

PETERSBURG. VA. Oct. a1.--During
a dieulty between two negroes. which
occurred near Center market last eve
ming, Joe Ellis, well known in police
circles, was struck with brick alleged
to have been thrown by Dayy Hill
Ellis is lying unconscious in the City
jail and it is thought that his skull is
fractured. Hill is under arrest and
viii be given a hearing later.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-01
CRAZY" CURRAN TO
DRIVE HERE NO MORE

Crazy Curran, daredevil auto
driver. who has thrilled crowds with
mis- stunts in his lIitic racing car, yes
terday received his orders to drive the
lar no more on the streets of Rich
nond. He was arratgned in Police
court on charge Of operating his ear
without having a State license. Com
plant had been made against him by
other auto owners in the city,
Curran said he had not Intended TO
remain IN Richmond SO long as he
has or he would have secured a
license. He said he had been intend
ing TO leave the city every day. and
for II At reason had not wanted TO get
a license. He was let off without fine
on condition ne would not run his car
again until he did get n license
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-01
Miss Wilson Visited
By arty OF Friends
ENTERTATNS WEEKEND GUESTS
IN THE WHITE
HOUSE.

WASHINGTON. Oct. 51,-A party
of young people are spending the
week tend at the White House
Francis B. Sayre, fance of Miss Jes-
sic Wilson. arrived early this morn
Ing and the Misses Lucy and Mary
Smith, Of New Orleans, came this
evening for a short visit with their
relatives, the President and Mrs. VIII
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-01
FAILED TO MAKE
SEWER CONNECTION

PETERSBURG, VA, Oct. 3l.--A
dozen or more citizens were before the
Police court this morning to show
cause why they should not be fined for
not making sewer connections as re-
CURED by law. All the cases were
postponed or discharged except one,
and in that case fine of one dollar
was assessed.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-01
Fine Coral Collection.

PETERSBURG, VA, Oct. SIT. L.
Euhank, of Chesterfield county. left in
the city this morning a fine specimen
of coral formation, weighing about
fifteen pounds. which he found In the
Appomattox river at Port Walthall.
Port Walthall many years ago was
port of entry and 1t Is Thought pros
able that the piece OF coral was drop
ped from some ship, probably foreign.
many years ago.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-01
Huck---Wiliiams.

PETERSBURG. Va. Oct s1--Miss
Eva williams and william Buck,
young couple from Pitt county. N. c..
were united in marriage at the par
sonage of Wesley NJ L. church, at 10
o'clock, this morning. The pastor, Rev
w. T. A. Haynes offlciated.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-01
pETERsBuRG, VA Oct, a.

PETERSBURG, VA, Oct. 31.--The
annual memorial exercises of the
Petersburg Pythians will be conducted
at the Washington Street Christian
church Sunday evening. on which oc-
casion the pastor Rev. George c. Zeig-
ler, will preach special sermon. 1t
Is expected that a large delegation of
Richmond Pythians will come over to
attend the exercises
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-01
Spencer---Covington

L4YECt..4- &c, IA. Get. 3I.--Miss
Bertha Covlngton, daughter of MIR. and
Mrs. M, T.. CoF.ngton, was married
Wednesday to Oscar Hunter Spencer,
by Rev. w +. Page at Franklin
Street Baptist church. The ushers
were. Sowlin Jones. Robert Tankers-
ley, Berkeley Martin and Henry Dur
ham, Eliot Cheatham apd Stanley
CnVineton were the groomsmen and
Misses Alpha Clements. OF Newport
NeGs, ana Miss Grace Williams, OF
Norfolk. We're bride smalds. Little
Misses Gladys Turner ard Geraldine
Wlnso were the ring and license
bearers,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-01
MciNeiitss.s.---Beane.

Especial to The Richmond Nrginian J
lEiT1NGTCN. VA, Oct. 3l.-The
nnpt ala at Edgely Methodist church.
South, near Lancaster Courthouse, ON
Wednesday just before noon were
4, att.Sated Tae contracting
parties were Mr.. yirgil c. Mckenney.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-01
ASOCiietu

,x,r~4 ,es,tt.-on.,..a TInffa or a >,
marry v,-ss s,t,!e,, iasf sl,.pty4g hv Miss
Ma5ja stt,art sards a, Der ho,rn }p
Iannvar avanf,e fo bonor ~ ms
srasnn.e sehntsrtes The ert{re lowe ?
floor Of Tia hal.se MAS art 1l.... IL.
decorated in autumn leaves. ferns and
yellow ehrysanthemums, from which
peeped shining pumpkin heads There
pss a ebostv au,eaFa,ce EVERYWHERE
the oniv lights beng those from
pumpkins and huge open fires.
nraperisse 81 vo,lav and BLACK wits
pumpkin lshter1s. Tying witches a0a
bats Ism "a wetrtlness 10 the scene
IL me ainiue ro4ra yellow ehr$sa 1T sl.s-
NUNS and paAns were used with
effect larra 13ts.fr},Ig4 surrounded fs
small vuHuw cbrvsanthetn1!Hx at.
aliet with ali SORTS ot fruits he-i g
us.a as a renterngere The guests
were greeted upou entering ly Miss
Sands the WITCH and tAe ghost. ana
ali sorts 81 tsai{o7vp-.gt Games were
1n6uIeed In AIM me sy,r.nE.
Miss sutton Engeft.siu@
Miss %eN S,tttor, Was hostess ves-
ter.iay arferne,4u fr0ta 10 6 o'rlcct
al her hegnn I'm G!nier Park az au
tnf8rf.{a, t@a ufv.n in hUnpe uf Nvr
h.9s.. a.ie<t. Miss fsthei feh4e.4f "a. az
pa7t{y1ore / euiar SCHEME. II vNil1yf
ana grs..v v-.ez aftraftt,5e}v carried out
toms Of euufbsy, sr1ilsx. a haskr;
a. e,rUn .l-yts.sg.t lsef1f!rls ted vlth
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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-01

WfNCHESF TER. VA. Oct. 81
Hardy Griln. son of the late Charles
fl. Grim and Miss Etha Nancy Girls
man, daegnter OF Mr., and airs Jacob
CTlsrans of i<erratawn. were married
Nedmas ay AT Stephens City by Rev
a, s&5E, OF the Southern Methodist
church
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-01
S26.75 NEW ORLEAN.
AND RETURN
Via Norfolk and Western RailWa
OFFICIAL, ROIvTE

Via Norfoik and Western haIiF9Xj
OFFICIAL ROUTE
Tickets Will be on sale Novembei
sth 9Th, 10th, 18th and 18th, good "a
return passage until November IN
1913, extension Of final limit can -
extended to and including DecembSl
6, 1918, upon payment of $500. Pulls
man parlor and sleeping cars. Fun
information cheerfully furnished n
company's office. S3s East Main Streef
Richmond, Va. Phone Madison 437sSs
G. Fl. B0SLEY,
District Passenger Agent.
c. A. OVERT0N, JR-.
City Passenger Agent.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-01
Double Wedding,

WINCH ESTER VA, oct, 31--Mr.
and Mrs. Thomas II. Seabright re.
l,. ea "tt ga Wednesday night an
nouncing that their two daughters.
Misses Latham and Margaret SeaoriRht,
were married The former was mar
ried IN Westerpprt. Md, to Robert
Martin, Jr,. OF that place, and the
latter Is now Mrs. John W. Sarhaugh,
OF Cumberland, Ma The girls went
away recently "a visit friends in Mary
land and were married after brief
Courtships.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-01
Blue Serge Novelty Suits, $500

Regulation box pieat and neWers
half - Norfolk - pure wool hitt8|
serges, olive. tan, gray and brown
mixtures--trousers fun peg wfth,
watch pocket and full Ined-~-t1xgi
greatest line of Norfolk suits tI1Sa
Daylight Boys Store has co ~
ever offered at. ........ $JsN i
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-01

Interesting Entertainments.

An interesting entertainment VIII
be given this evening at st15 O'Clock
IN the CITY auditorium by the Pa
munkey Indians. under the direction
Of Mr. and Mrs Lee Todd, The en-
terta{nnent is being ~eiyen fnr the
benefit OF the Union Mission sunday
school. and the public is cordially m
vited to attend There VIII he Indian
war dances, marriages and other In
tercsting features
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1913-12-30
BEGINS PROBE OF
CAUSE OF DISASTER
Witnesses Say Man Wore Button
Like Citizens Alliance Badge
THE CORNORER'S INQUEST.
Attorney Hilton Says Identity OF Mis-
creant Who Started Rush is of
Paramount Importance.

Calumet, Mich, Dec. 29.-Two out
OF score or more of witnesses testi-
Fl ID before cornoer's jury today that
the man who caused the Christmas
Eve disaster in lillian Hall here wore
a white button like the badge Of the
Citizens Alliance. Immediately after
adjournment on the hearing o. N.
Hilton, the Western Federation of
Miners attorney, stated that futher
development of this feature of the in
in the vestibule of Italian Hall for an
The union lawyers did not comment
on the fact that the president and
half dozen members of the Women's
Auxiliary of the Federation, swore
that they saw no insignia on the man
and that union members who stood
in the vestibule of lillian Hall for an
hour before the panic started, said
the alarm came from within the hall
and no person wearing such a button
had passed them. In the opinion OF
Anthony Lucas, prosecuting attorney
of Houghton County, who conducted
the examination of witnesses, facts
we'll established today were that an
eXcitable member of the audience
raised the cry, that there was nc
actual fire in the hall and that the
. uOOIS we're open ana lHe stairway
clear when the panic started
'All we want is a finding based
upon facts developed at the inquest. o.
saidMr. Hilton. "Thc identity of the
miscreant who started the mad rush
is of paramount Importance and We
intend to do what we can to clear up
this"
Testimony concerning the button
was given at the beginning and end
of the afternoon session of the in.
quest.
John Burcar, who gave his age as
Is, and said he had lost a sister in
the disaster, told of seeing a man
mufIled to his eye is a fur-collared
overcOat, enter the hall.
"He hollared Fire and then rar
out" said the boy. 81 ran out too
He had an Alliance button on his
coat"
Another witness, Mrs. John II
Koski, said she was 90 feet from the
man, who wore a dark blue coat or
which was a white button. 1T look,
ed like an Alliance button" she said
but l was too far away to read it,.
On or two witnesses said there
had been some confusion in the hall
before the panic started but women
in charge of the celebration denied
this
J Almost all witnesses agreed that
the first alarm came from man and
that 1t was taken up at once in diff
ferent parts Of the hall.