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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-20
POPULAR CONCERTS
IN THE CITY PARKS

Tho Sunday open-air concert by
STEMS Greater Richmond band will
be given in Byrd park Sunday. begin
ming at o'clock.
The concert had been announced for
Chimborazo park. but tho roadway
about the park has been oiled re-
Gently and the surface hasFn hard
ened sufficiently to warrant = crowd
passing over II.
The following programs for Sunday
and the week following are:
Program for Sunday Concert
March. MY Maryland" 49,. Migrant
Overture, Jolly Robbers -. .Suppe
Serenade, THE Star Dreamer"
s. a.ssy@ Rcndax
Intermezzo. Hearts and Flows"
Tobani
Grand selection. 1.-THE Rose Maid"
0randischstadter
Group of songs: (a) THE Rosary"
tb> Goodbye" ),
(c) Calvary"
rntermezzo, "Aipine Rose =. Lincoln
''GHrden OF DreamS .Iosey
March, Stars and Stripes Forever"
Sousa
1.-THE Star Spangieo Banner.
Program for Next Week.
The program for the week COM
mencing July 2lst il as follows:
Monday, Riverside park: Tuesday,
Jefferson park: "wednesday. Byrd
park; Thursday, Chimbcrazo park:
Friday, Monroe park: Sunday. $3.50 to
1880. Washington square.
March, my Maryland" 49,. Migrant
Overture. "Jolly Robbers -. .Suppe
I.The Star Dreamer" Oriental
6eEeA0Q0 SO. bcuuAx
waltzes, Heart Courageous. Blanke
Medley overture. Bits Of Reniss,
Lampe
.sThe Hero and the Fairies" De-
scriptive fantasia ....... Wallace
Selection, THE Prince Of Pilsen.
Lnder
Intermexzo. "Kisses'' $50. .Hubbeli
The Bird ana the Brook" $3.50. Stulta
March. The Enter Riser" .LAmpe
s'1tax Spanked Banner: and "Dixies 4
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-20
BUREAU Of MINES
TO START A PROBE
WILL INVESTIGATE THOROUGHLY
CONDITION sUyDER WHICH
THE MINERS WORK.
TO EFFECT REFORM
sMINE SANITATION SECTION WILL
ENDEAvoR TO HIRING INTER-
EsTED PARTIES TOGETHER
TO BETTER CONDITIONS.
TO EFFECT REFORM
WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON. July. 1s.-The
United States bureau OF mines Is about
to investigate the conditions under
which miner works, believing that
the unsanitary conditions which exist
In some Of the mines as we'll as in
some OF the mining towns are a fac
tor in the death rate among the men.
1t IL intimated that these conditions
not only unnecessarily cause the death
of miners through disease, but they
are often responsible for accidents
which might not have happened II the
miners were in perfect health.
The bureau has organized what is
known as the mine sanitation section.
In charge of J. H. White. engineer.
VIII Seek Cooperation.
The bureau hopes to bring about
progress by appealing to the miner,
the manager and the owner. showing
that all three can assist. and how all
three can be benefited by good sani-
tary conditions. It will reach the
miner by means Of illustrated lectures,
moving picture exhibits and pictorial
circulars. These will show how sick
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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-20
WEST VIRGINIA
COAL CHAMPION
HOLDS SECOND PLACE AMONG THE
STATES FOR PRODUCTION
OF BLACK DIAMONDS.

West Virginia produced 6s,Tss,6s7
short tons of coal. valued at $50. Is2,234,
in 1912 according to Edward Wheeler
Parker, OF the United States geological
survey The output was 1851 tons
greater than in 1911, in spite of de-
cline of more than $4,000 tons in
the two counties affected by the Paint
and Cabin Creek strike. For the past
four years West Virginia has held sec
ond place among the States in coal
production as to quantity. but third
as to value Bearing upon that. and
upon the fact that the average OF
thermal efficiency of West Virginia
eoai is higher than that of Illinois,
though the average price of Illinois
coal is higher than that OF West Viz
ginia, Mr.. Parker says:
1T is true that conditions in West
Virginia are favorable to low mining
cost, and that West Virginia coal can
be sold at a lower rate per ton than
the coal In the States with which it's
product comes into competition, but 1t
Is also true that West Virginia lacks
an advantage which the others pos
sess. IN that she has no manufacturing
Industries to consume the product.
Fully so per cent of the coal mined in
West Virginia Is shipped to distant
markets. part of the product actually
crossing other producing coal fields be-
fore reaching its points of destination.
More West Virginia coal was made into
coke at plants in other States than
at ovens in West Virginia"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-20
JULY BULLETIN
IS SEAs0NABLE
COMMISSIONER KoINER GIVES
THE FARMERS OF STATE
SOME VALUABLE DATA.

= Commissioner Koiner has just
mailed the July bulletin. It is brim-
full Of valuable information for the
farmers. The leading article is on the
great subject Of how the Virginia
famer can improve his SOIL The eco
nomicaf use OF fertilizer is ably dis
cursed. AS the season for seeding
grass and hay crops Ii near at hand,
. most. valuable and timely article
appears In this issue. Other interest
ing and useful articles are: ''How to
Get Rid of Weeds" when to Cut
AlfAlfa,'' 1.-The Farmer. Should Buy
Standard Seeds" wheat Does Not
Turn to Cheat and Methods Of Eradi-
cation" "Size OF Tile for SPECIFIED
Areas" ut Pays to Drain Land"
How to Get a Big Wheat Yield"
How to Prevent Soil Washing"
Every farmer should have this bull
ietin.s All OF these monthly bulletins
that arc sent out free to the farmers
are very helpful and every farmer
should Gits Commissioners Koiner his
mama. The department " Agriculture
= doing Ans work Ar aGracalturss
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-20
THOUSANDS COMING
TO GET ACQUAINTED
BETTER ACQUAINTED WEEK"
PROMISES TO BE A RED
LETTER OCCASION.

From every section Of Virginia and
the Caroiinas merchants will pour
into Richmond Better Acquaintance
Week" to take advantage of the en-
tertainment Richmond manufacturers
and jobbers have provided for them
to do their shopping for the fall and
winter trade, and get acquainted with
the men from whom they buy.
The special committee OF the trade
extension bureau OF the chamber Of
commerce has practically completed
its plans for giving the visitors a
good time, which will start from the
moment they land in Richmond Mon
day morning. August nth. until Sat-
urday night August 18th. when most
Of them will depart. Invitations have
been sent broadcast all over the South
and in the thousands Of acceptances
received some extend as far as Jack
sonyille. Fla
In addition TO the entertainment
provided for the visitors the Rich
mond merchants have arranged that
the round trip fares of any or all of
tho visitors who purchase a certain
amount of goods will be refunded. 30
the trip VIII cost them nothing except
their hotel bill here. All of the hotels
are offering reduced rates for the oc-
casion.
The tentative program arranged for
the week follows:
Monday. August 1fth-Buffet
luncheon and cabaret entertainment
on the Richmond hotel roof garden.
Music. refreshments.
Tuesday. August f2th-Free ad-
mission to moving picture entertain
ments.
wednesday. August 13th--A sight
seeing trip to the many points OF his
toric and industrial interest, under
direction OF expert guides
Thursday. August l4th-Trtp down
the James river to the famous Dutch
Gap on enc Of the Old Dominion
steamers. Music and refreshments.
Friday. August 15th--The great
"get-together" theater party in one OF
our best vaudeville theaters.
Saturday, August l6th--Basehall
between Richmond and Norfolk
double header.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-20
SPECIAL, PRIZES GIVEN THIS YEAR
TO VIRGINIA'S BEST CORN RAISERS
the Both the
be Made the Big OcorSpecal
the Corn Clubs Open to Boys All Over the State

premium. $500: nth premium, 800.
Glass Eight, Five Ears-First
premium. $3.50: second premium,
$500; third premium. 5000; fourth
premium, 800; fifth premium, $500.
Glass Nine, Ten Ears-First prem
ium, $1,000; second premium, $500;
third permium. $500; fourth prem
ium. 800: fifth permium, s1.oo.
Glass Ten. Twenty Ears-First
premium. $500; second premium.
$1,000; third permium, $500: fourth
premium, $500; fifth permium. s2.00.
Yellow.
Glass Eleven. Single Ear-First
premium, $3.50: second premium.
$3.50: third premium, $500: fourth
premium. $500; fifth premium. $l.o0.
Class Twelve, Five Ears First
premium. $500; second premium,
s2.50; third premium. sl.50: fourth
premium. 800: fifth premium. $1.o0.
Glass Thirteen, Ten Ears-First
premium, $3.50; second premium,
$3.50; third premium. $500; fourth
premium. $500: fifth premium, S.o0.
Glass Fourteen. Twenty Ears-First
premium, $1,000: second premium,
$3.50: third premium. $500; fourth
premium, slo0; NTH premium. 800.
BOYS competing for above prizes shall
be regularly enrolled members or a
Boys Corn club. and the ears or corn
shall have been grown on the land till
ed by him In accordance with the terms
and instructions given to the members
of such clubs. The entry blank (Which
will be sent upon request. shall give
name and age of entrant, name or cluo.
county and magisterial district and a
brief description of land. method of
cultivation, manures: or fertilizers used,
and the gross cost of production and
Yield Tin bushels), from said acre,
Manager Warwick. of the State Fair
association, has just issued the annual
premium list He will send a copy 70
any one wishing the same. Address
rannd Va
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-20

AS has been its custom for several
years, the State fair this fall will
offer special prizes to corn raisers,
and viii make special inducements to
the youthful raiser Of corn.
The association has had as one OF
its objects ever since the organiza-
ton the encouragement OF the young
planter, and has spent thousands OF
dollars every year to help him gather
information and inspiration from what
he might see and learn at the annual
expeditions, and has gone farther. In
order to encourage him in his own
work, by Offering valuable prizes to
the successful bny corn raiser.
1t is a well-known fact that with
in the past few years the young farm
ers of Virginia have been more ener-
getic in their efforts to Guido each
other. with the natural result of more
and better crops throughout the State.
Bringing About Awakening.
This awakening Is largely due to
the State Fair associs ION. This as
ISOLATION through its former prs~i-
dent. Henry c. Stuart. and its pres
ent head, Henry Fairfax. together
with the energetic board OF directors,
headed by ], r. Anderson, OF Rich
mona, nave devoted much tlme anu
money to the elevation OF the vir-
ginia farmer, and without personal
emolument have strived hard TO make
of the State fair an educational In
stitution.
The results OF these efforts are seen
at the fair every year.
Farmers OF Virginia. old and young,
have derived great benefit through the
efforts of the State Fair association.
They meet every year at the fair. ex-
change ideas and consummate trades.
They learn from observation, and their
knowledge is put to good use when
they get back to the farm.
The association this year will offer
many special prizes for corn ex-
hibits. The entries close on Septem-
Der 10th. and there will be no charge
to any exhibitor. The association has
issued the following special prizes:
SPECIAL PRIZES.
Guaranty.
In order that exhibitor may be as
sured of the amount to be received
the Virginia State Fair association
hereby guarantees to winners that the
amounts payable shall not be less than
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-20

The Tri-State Power and Milling
company. o. l.. Stearnes. president,
Salem, Va, has applied to the pub
lie service commission of West Nir-
ginia for permission to condemn land
and construct dam on New river be-
low Anderson falls, in Summers coun-
.ty. West Virginia. 1t Is estimated that
ats acres will be flooded. including
river bottom and hillside land along
the New river. besides islands In New
river. backing up the water about
twenty miles to THE Narows." in
Virginia. About "a, 1000. 600 gal
Ions of water will be impounded. The
dam is to be so feet high. with fainter
gates and fiashboards 10, feet high.
it's base TO be about 9S feet wide. with
wall BOO feet long at crest. 1t Is to
be built of cyclopean. masonry and
contain about $4,000 cubic yards OF
masonry. developing $1,000 horse
power for electrical transmission. This
company was PREVIOUSLY reported IN
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-20
D|SAPPROvES THE
ACTION Of COUNCIL
EXPRESSES HIM
SELF CONCERNING CON-
TAGIOUs DISEASES.

Commissioner Hirschberg took oc-
casion at the meeting OF the admin
istrative board Friday to express his
disappointment at the action Of coun-
Gil in declining to approye the--sug=
gestion OF the board that an appro-
priation of $4,000 be made to con-
struct an annex to the colored aims
house, to be used for patients with
contagious disease and tubucular af-
Fiction.
'As the matter now stands" said
Mr.. Hirschberg. "there is no place
for proper treatment of such patients.
They must be treated In the same
wards with other inmates. The board
simply wished council to appropriate
SUFFICIENT money for the utilization OF
the rear portion. or back porches. OF
the institution for a contagious ward.
That body has placed itself on
record as opposing such a step. and ]
simply wish to call to the attention
OF the board. that hereby express
my disapproval Of such action"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-20

the sums specified in the following
classification. All special prizes must
be claimed within thirty days or Offer
LIS Cancelled.
Class l-Single Ear White Corn.
5000, $500, $1,000. $500. $500
800, $500, $500. $500, $500, $500
500.
special--315.oo Peerless. double
acting force pump. donated by Sydnol
Pump and Well company, Richmond
Va, to winner first prize.
Class 2-Tcn Ears White Corn.
$4,000, $500, $1,000, 5000. $500
$500. $500. $500, $500. $500, $500
500.
speciaHsiiver trophy cup. donated
by T. W. Wood & Sons Richmond
Va, to winner Of first prize. same &c
become it's property.
White Corn.
$500, $500, $1,000. $500. $500
$500. $500, $500, s4.oo. $500. s2.oo
800.
Note-In this class the ears must
not be detached-Aboth ear and stalk
will be considered by the judges In
making awards.
Glass 4-Single Ear Yellow Corn.
$500. 1890. $1,000, $500. $500
VOW, Jaw, 35-uu, s&.VV, sl.VVs
Special-$10.00 Major spray pump
donated by Sydnor Pump and We'll
company. Richmond, Va, to winner
of first prize.
Class 5-Ten Ears Yellow Corn.
$4,000, $500. $1,000, $500. $500
$500, $500. $500, $500. 800.
Special-Deere corn planter. do
mated by Watt Plow company. Rich
mond, Va. to winner OF first prize.
Class Six Stalks Yellow Corn.
$4,000, $500. $1,000, $500. $500
$500, $500, $500. s2.00. $500.
Note-In this class the ears must
not be detached-both ear and stalk
will be considered by the judges ir
making awards.
BOYS CORN CLUB SPECIAL.
In order to give due recognition to
the great work now being done In
directing attention to and stimulating
the interest of our boys in the grow
ing of corn. the following special
premiums are offered for corn grown
BY members of boys corn clubs.
White.
Glass Seven. Single Ear--Firs'
premium, $500; second premium
$500. third PREMIUM s2.oo; fourth
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-20
C0UNC|lMEN TO
HAVE EASY WORK

So far as regular meetings are con-
cerned. city councilmen will have lit
tie to do this week.
with a possibility OF a called meet
ing of the special committee on an
nexation. and a called meeting Of the
special committee on union station,
the only committees now scheduled
are:
Tuesday-Finance committee at 8
o'clock: dock committee at s o'clock.
to consider the purchase OF the Clyde
line wharf. and the question OF wide
ming and improving the city dock:
ordinance committee, to dispose Of
the question OF amending the ordi-
nance concerning the employment OF
electricians:. and the claims commit
tee will meet at o'clock in regular
session.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. COMMITTEES
at o'clock.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-20
RICHMOND BASIN FIRST
COAL MINE IN COUNTRY
Fuel Dug From the Earth Here Far Back 100 and for
Many Years Mines Enjoyed Prestige-Stl Nearest
Coal Mines to the South Atlantic Seaboard

amounted to $4,000 short tons. For
nearly a century the Richmond Basin
maintained some prominence as a coal
producer. but in 1882. when the Poca-
hontas district was opened. followed
shortly afterward by the development
Of the New river field In West Vir-
ginia, the mines In the Richmond Ba-
sin were put at a disadvantage and
operations were for, many years prac-
tically suspended.
During the last four years, how
ever, new life has been introduced
into the Richmond Basin areas by the
reopening OF the old Clayton mines In
Henrico county. For many years after
the opening of the Southwestern vir-
GINA and the Southern West Virginia
Goals the mines Of the Richmond Ba-
sin lay Idle or were worked only. for
/ restricted local market. The Rich
fnond Basin II the only ares produc,
ing free-burning coal which lies Inn
mediately adjacent TO the Atlantic
IseaboArd.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-20
PATENTS GRANTED
TO VlRCINIANS

The following prints were registered
and patents granted to citizens OF yir-
ginia, as reported by HtHenry Evans,
patent attorney. Park building. Rich
mond. Va: Non-renlIab1e bottle. Eu-
gene c. Furman. Newport News; win
dow screen, Allen n. Mix, Norfolk.
Va: method OF packing plug tobacco.
Henry Turner. Richmond. Va: riding
breeches. Daniel J. Breslin, Roanoke,
Gray. Oakton. Va: turbine, Chastain
Dec. Proffitt, Richmond. Va: propeli-
er, VIM. r. Boutwell,. Norfolk. Va
steam engine, Fritz Kleineick, Coe.
burn. Va: drying oven, Edgar c. WI
ley. Lynchburg. Va: coal leveling ma
chine for beehive ovens, William
Sangster. Covington. Va: title,
"Clarke's Old Tarheei Whiskey." H.
Clarke G. Sons. Inc, Richmond. Va
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-20
SOUTHERN RAILWAY
SELLS SOME BONDS

A report from New York saws that
the Southern railway company has
sold to ]. p. Morgan & Co. $1,500.oo0
of it's first consolidated per cent
bonds due In 1894 and that firm has
resold them to Kean, Taylor Co.
1t is stated that these bonds were free
In the companys treasury, being part
OF an issue of $40, 100000 authorized.
of which $6I,757.s00 are outstanding.
including s1.l14.S00 still held in the
treasury. The rest of the bonds are
reserved for refunding. The proceeds
of the sale, It is said. will be used to
reimburse the treasury for sums al
ready expended for Improvements, bet
terments, etc.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-20
VIRGINIA SILICA
ON LARGE SCALE
NEW CORPORATION WILL CON-
DUCT EXTENSIVE MINING
OPERATIONS AT SANDBERG.

The Virginia Silica Rock and Sand
corporation. general ONCE at Falls
Mill. Va. has been organized with a
capital stock of $4,000. and the fol-
lowing officers: President. J. H. Win
gate, OF Roanoke. Va; vice-president,
Lee ]. Barbee, OF Graham. Va; secre-
tary-treasurer. Warren w. Cline: man.
aEer. Walton Suddith. both OF Falls
Mil. This company has leased and
will develop the Catawba silica mines
at Sandberg, Va 1t Is installing ma
chinery for . dry process, with daily
capacity of 4oe tons which will In
crease the plant to 500 tons. The Nor
folk and Western railway has award
ed to the company a contract to fur
nish daily 800 tons OF sand for locomo-
tive and foundry useA
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-20
Sale of Water Plant.

All the property of the Ashland Gas.
Sewer and Water company. Ashland.
Va, will be sold at AUCTION at that
place on August Is. 1919 The prop
erty includes land. power house. ar
tesian wells. tower, tank and COM
plete equipment for water and power
plant as we'll as the charter and fran
chise right. s. ]. Doswell Richmond,
Va. is trustee, and Isaac Digs. 1905
Mutual building, Richmond, Is re-
ceiver.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-20
VIRGINIA CONCERN TO
DEVELOP WATER POWER
Will Construct Dam on New River Which is Expected to d
velop $1,000 Horsepower for Electrical Transmission
and Will Furnish Juice to Cities in Three States

corporated to undertake hydro-eleo.s
trio developments along New river r.
Summers, Mercer and Monroe c0uneI
ties. in West Virginia and Giles couNr
ty in Virginia, its purpose being ~
transmit electricity in West virgtntm
Kentucky and Ohio. SSss
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-20
To Mine Virginia Copper.

The Warren Copper and Mining
company, Front Royal. Va, has been
incorporated with a capital stock of
sl5n. 900 and the following officers:
President, T. v. Leach; vice-p resi-
de t. W. II. Board; secretary-treas-
.urer, H. X. Laws.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-20
Iron Rolling Mn For sala

Iron Rolling Mill For Sale
The land. building. machinery, eel
used in connection with the iron foX
ms mill. plant of which r. M. HuqAN
Jr,, and Edward w. Wolcott. OF ~.
folk, Va. are trustees, and whtoM
situated at Norfolk, will be sofa
auction at the Norfolk Resi- E4eM
a Stock Exchange July 81. ie1&
is stated that the plant y IN ruM4
order. The sale will inciude
engines. pumps tools bettes
machinery. shsarns rotlin
and castingx 4 M 8SaS H.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-20

The presence OF coal In the Rich
mond Basin OF Virginia was known as
far back as 1900. and mines were
opened and worked at as early date
as 1850. In 1889 shipments were made
to some Of the Northern States. In
1892, according to r. c. Taylor. in his
..Statistcis of Coal the production
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-20
Close to Daylight.

The combination Of tunsten cleo
trio lamp surrounded by q circular
mercury vapor one has been found 70
produce : light closA to daylight In
color.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-20
Ireland Eleventh Island.

In point Of size Ireland ranks
eleventh among the islands Of the
world.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-20
Lightning Strikes.

In the course of year lightning
strikes in this country at about 5000
places.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-20
Atlantic Coast Line Expenditures.

Atlantic Coast Line Expenditures.
The expenditures OF the Atlantic
Coast Line railroad company for addi-
tiers and betterments for the five
years ended June 30. 1912, were as
Fcad .310,s32,3s2.6
Tqui2nent ........ 7.635.77722
General expenditures 259,931.50
Total 49,. s1S,52s,1 O1.37
During these Ave years there was
added to equipment 100 locomotives,
127 passenger cars. 7.360 freight train
cars and 1ts work train cars.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-20

Electric Locomotives.
Experiments with the electriftcaffd4
of French railways have been so SUI
ccssfuf that the government has Or
dered 100 electric locomotives.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-20
Bird Reservations.

Four more national bird reservas
tons were established by the united
States government last year. making
the total number SIS.