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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-28
FIRE IN LYNCHBURC
QUITE THREATENING

Especial to The Richmond virginian.)
LYNCHBURG. VA, July 37.--rtre,
which damaged store and residsnce
and another store on Twelfth street.
IT o'clock this morning. Tor = time
menaced the large plant vacated four
weeks ago by the Booker Tobacco
The lre department. was able to
check the blase. despite the frame
atructurA attacked. The loss was not
more than about two thousand dol
Lara 4
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-28
GREAT MEETING AT
MATTAPONI CHURCH

MArTAPoNI. VA, July FIR. y.
Garland, Of the Baptist State mission
Teneii at Mattaponi, in a meeting last
ing from Sunday, July aoth. tin Fri:
day, July 18th. Large crowds attended
nearly every service and all are agreed
that 1t has been one among the best
meetings ever held at the old historic
church, now over eighty years old.
This is the hrst meeting Brother
county, but We all learned to love him
very much. The church and Christian
people OF the community have been
greatly revived and helped. Seven
teen were added to the mem bership OF
the church.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-28

John Clarke and Aubrey Nunnally,
two young Southsiders. were arrested
yesterday afternoon for being dis
orderly and fighting in Washington
square. The arrest was made by
Farkkeeper Lacy Redford and the
young men were turned over to
Sergeant J. G.. Manning in Third DO
lice station They were bailed for
their appearance in Police court, part
II. this morning.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-28
To Assist In Rcyiyals.

During his vacation, which begins
today. Rev. John w. Kincheloe, pas
tor Of Bainbridge-Street Baptist
church, will devote his time to as
sisting in REVEALS in Chesterfield and
adjacent counties.
This week he will assist the Rev.
w. r. Hollow in conducting revival
in Skinquarter Baptist church. Ches-
terrified county. The special services
will last one week or more
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-28
DIR. Rucker Hit BY Car.

: WhiIe CROSSING Twelfth and Hull
streets on a motorcycle, DR.. NJ. p.
Rucker, 1907 Decatur street, was hit
by n street car at CAB O'Clock last
night and slightly bruised about his
body. He was assisted to his feet by
the motorman and conductor, and in
few minutes was able to resume his
journey home.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-28
EXCURSION FARES TO WAYNES.
WILLIE, ". C., MD RETURN

Account henerai SundAy-SChOol and
Epworth League Conference NJ.
Il. Church. South, August
GIT. 1918.
Southern Railway will sell tickets
from all points on its lines to
Waynesville. n. C., and return at
greatly reduced rates
Round trip fare fro mRichmond,
s12.45. Danville, ss25; South Bos-
ton. $40; Burkeville. s10.S5; Chase
City s1026.
Proportionate fares from other
stations.
Tickets on sale August 4th to eth,
inclusive; final limit returning, August
30, 1918.
For tickets and detailed Informal
ton, call on nearest Southern Rail-
way ticket agent or write
S. Il. BURGESS, ID. p. A.,
Rirnmonh Va
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-28
Make Final Plans.

Final arrangements for the John
Garland Pollard campaign will be
made at a meeting of the local club
next Thursday night. The place for
the meeting will he designated later
by President Morton. " =
The committee has secured many
vice presidents. who were appointed
last Thursday night, to sit on the
platform.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-28

Old Jake Beckley IL now an umpire
in the Federal leageue. Jake's mar
velous knowledge OF the rules and his
ability to think quickly and clearly
should make him an ideal Judge on the
playing held. In fact. - IN umpire,
Jake should have John Anderson and
Barry McCormick backed clear o6 the
hoaYdA
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-28

Professor Joe Kessnich and his band,
who have succeeded Mr. STEMS ag-
gregation. will give two concerts on
the Southside this week.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-28

APPROXIMATELY one thOuNAHd SUUtH-
siders went home last night with a
disappointed look on their faces after
they had waited more than two hours
In vain for the appearance Of Pro-
fessor Moses Stein and his musicians
in Washington square.
II was discovered about o'clock
by the musc-seekers that n number
OF South Richmond church people had
complained about the concert inter-
ferring with the regular Sunday even
ing service In Decatur-Street Method
list church. and that the concert had
been transferred to Riverside park
4 In view of the fact that the band
has not played inSouth Richmond for
1.-two weeks 1t is very probable that
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-28

July a7Te suits e o
bun They have ms m OF a
Or W Is ne o
is payng vas rhn o his ~
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-28

Misses Helen and Dorothy Christian
left last week for the Hot Springs TO
spend several weeks. They will re-
turn to Richmond in August, and
later VIII 20 North,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-28

Mr. and Mrs, NJ H. omohundro
and their daughter, Miss Julia ONO
fundro, wAl leave this week for
Hot Springs Mr. Omohundro will
attend the meeting IF the Bar ASSOC
citation
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-28

Mrs L. c. Younger and r f. James
r.. Dunlop are spending some time
at the Allegheny hitel Goshen.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-28

Mrs. r. r wrenn is visiting he
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. NJ a. Fife
In Virginia Heights. Roanoke.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-28

Mr. and Mrs S. II. Halves of Gin
ter Park, have gone TO Atlantic City.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-07-09
SUGAR LOBBYIST
DREW $50 PER DAY
WITNESS ADMITS He SERVED ONE
FIRM ON PER DIEM
BASIS.
FARMERS UNION MEMBERS
TELL or LoeeY's WORK
Sought to Influence Legislation to In
crease Consumption Of cotton-Or-
ganization Constantly 6esicsed by
Mon Who Sought to Obtain Influence
in Their Interests.

Washington, July "a. d. Baldwin. q
Cleveland attorney. before the senate
lobby committee today testified that In
Washington, talking to congressman
about the sugar tariff. he represented
Alexander & Baldwin officially and re-
ceived $50 day.
A. s. Smith. Of Tennville. Ga. pres
ident Of the state branch OF the farm :
ers' union. was questioned about a
meeting Of a committee Of the union
at New Orleans last spring at which
scheme to increase the consumption
Of cotton was to be discussed.
He testified his expenses there were
to be piad by r. d. Bowen. president
Of the Texas branch Of the union
President Barrett. Of the national or
ganization, was not present.
H. H. Mobley. Of Prairie Grove
Ark, president Of the state farmers
union, said he was at the New Orleans
meeting called by Bowen. He signed a
telegram to the Arkansas senator's al
Bowen's dictation. asking for hear
ing for Arkansas cotton interests.
IT am slow to make accusations.
said Mobley, "but have come to know
that at all our meetings. state and ma
tional, we are surrounded by men who
want US to do something for their in
terests."
William Whitman, Of Boston. former
president of the national association
of wool manufacturers. and president
Of the Arlington mills. at Lawrence
Mass, was the next witness.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-07-09
cuR,sr,AN EnpEAvoRERs MEET
Ten Thousand Dsiesatss TO Attend An
nu.I convsntion at los Angeles.

Ten Thousand Dsiesatss 20 Attend An.
nu.l Convention at los Angeles.
Los Angeles. CAL, July s.-Followins
the arrival Of the New England spe-
ciar' this morning. thirteen special
trains were scheduled to reach Los
Angeles today. bringing an aggregate
Of 10000 delegates to the twenty-sixth
International Christian Endeavor con-
vention which will begin tonight.
Among the 500 or more passengers
on the "New England Special was
Francis E. Clark, founder OF the Chris
tian Endeavor society.
OFFICIALS Of the Christian Endeavor
corporation occupied themselves this
afternoon with business of the organi-
zation.
The election Of officers and commit
.aza ana the transaction Of legal busi !
ness AZ well as the annual meeting
~ tho board of trustees and OF the
f,eld secretaries. was scheduled to be
completed, before the forma! opening Of
The convention tonight. -
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-07-09
HOUSE 4LEAk" KNOWN LONG.
Inquiry BY Labor Members Results i
Accusing McNiohael.

Inquiry BY Labor Members Results in
Accusing MeMiohasl.
Washington. July "a mass Of In
terested testimony regarding the man
ner In which legislative secrets Of the
house Of representatives were sold to
the lobby Of the National Association
Of Manufacturers Is awaiting the COM
mittee which vii! investigate the Null
hall charges.
1t became known Yesterday that
members of the house In the last con-
gress became aroused at one time over
the ease with which the manufacturers
were able to forecast most OF the
moves to pass labor legislation. On
one occasion the matter was brought
to the attention Of the democratic eau
Gus by Representative Hughes. now
senator from New Jersey.
An inquiry resulted and ]. H. Nc
Michaels, confidential man to Repre-.
sentative McDermott, the Chicago
union labor man, was accused Of re-
sponsibility for the leaks. This in
formation corroborates the statement
by Colonel .Mulhall that he paid Nc
Michaels for the intelligence Of the
plans Of the labor representatives in
the house. He said the arrangement
had the approval Of Representative
McDermott, to whom also he paid var
ious sums Of money.
In addition to the testimony Of Null
hail. the information obtained by men,
bers Of the house in the course of this
investigator Of the leaks will be laid
before the committee. McDermott de-
nies knowledge Of the sale of the Sc
crets of his colleagues and of Nc
Michaels alleged operations.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-07-09
SIX SOLDIERS KILLED.
Meet Death in overturning Of Flat Car
at Manila.

Washington. July 9.-The six SOL
diers killed In Manila yesterday. when
Il fat car jumped the track and over
turned. were Private Boyd Names. of
the uuartermaster's corps; Louis d.
Koenig, Elmer Nertzinger. John Paul,
Albert r. Wells and George Hughes,
according to n dispatch received at the
war department today. All belonged to
the Ninety Fifth company, coast ar
tillery.
Army officers familiar with Manila
harbor believe the accident happened
on a military railroad to Corregidor
island. built to transport heavy ord
nance and supplies from a wharf on
the bay side to the heights two miles
off, on which Notifications are situated.
The soldiers who manned the bat
scries and the engineers at work on
the fortifications are In the habit Of
using the road to avoid the steep climb
to the top Of the blufY.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-07-09
STUDENTS OF WAR
coIIsss Of University Men in Camp at
Gettysburg to Gain Practical knowi.
edge Of Art Of War Under Tuelaas Of
Regular offiesrs-six Weeks Course
Attended by 141 Students.

Gettysburg. Pa, July 9.-Coming
from as far south as Georgia and as
far from the northwest as Wisconsin,
141 students. representing colleges and
universities. began life in the camp Of
instruction yesterday. They will UNDER
go course of military training, to
continue six weeks under the officers
Of the regular army. Major McRae, of
the Fifth infantry. being in command
Of the camp.
Detachments from every branch of
the service have been detailed for
duty with the students.
The detachment of regulars left here
fer the purpose have been removed
from the more distant parts Of the vet
Grams camp OF last week to the Sec
ton which was occupied by the news
paper men. Full military discipline will
be maintained. reveille being sounded at
s: so. Drills and meneuvers will be en-
gagged in every morning. terminating
with q lecture period on the war game
The young men are full Of spirit and
enthusiasm.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-07-09
BARTLETT IS FAvoR,re.
Young ottun,wa Golfer Displays Great
Formvet state TeAsnamsnt.

Young ottumwa Golfer Displays Great
Fermgst stats Tesrnasnsnt.
Des Moiass, guly e.-The initial
rounds Of the c1ah p:onship. Golf aud
Country Club. directors and consola-
tion flights in the Iowa state golf
tournament are being played on the
Country Club and Waveland links here
today. The womans championship
contest is also in progress. Tonight
the annual election and banquet of the
association will be held.
4 William Sheehan, state champion
golfer, turned in a score second to that
Of Arthur NJ. Bartlett, of Ottumwa.
yesterday afternoon, his total being 100
for thirty-six holes, to Bartlett's 154.
Ralph Ryder took third position with
1s2. The playing Of the young OF
tumwa star was the feature of yester-
day. His excellent game came as a
distinct surprise and if he is able to
maintain the quality of his play dur
ing the remainder Of the meet his sue
cess to take the championship back to
OttumWa seems assured.
Miss Jennie Jones' of Sioux City.
was first in the qualifying rounds for
women. Her card showed total Of 95
for eighteen holes.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-07-09
HOPKINS NOW REBEL CHIEF.
Former United States Deputy Maesha
Commissioned Captain Of lnsursssAsl

Former United States Deputy Marshat
Commissioned Captain Of lnsureesAse.
Tucson. Arix.. July s-Reuben Hop
kins. former United States deputy mar
shal. who IN accused by tho United
States government, with having COM
sp!.ea with na!er Mason. the French
aviator. and Sonora state officials. In
the smuggling Of an aeroplane across
the Arizona border into Mexico, II now
an officer in the constitutional army.
This was the news brought by refugees
from Hermisillo. It was stated that
Hopkins was commissioned a. cap
tain in recognition for his service In
transporting the Mason aeroplane.
General Ojeda. tho federal commando
er. Is still In Guaymas. according to the
refugees. and the state troops arc not
conducting an assault on that city ~
inspired messages from the state capt.
tai reported recently. II was stated
action was postponed pending arrival
OF cannon from Cananea.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-07-09
JUSTICE DEPARTMENT CALLED
UPON TO INVESTIGATE PITTS.
euRoH FAILURE.
ALLEeE BANKS CAPITAL
WAS IMPAIRED BEFORE, MERGER
Institution Notified Last December That
That Capital Must Be Restored-Act.
ing Comptroller Of Currency Declares
First National Should Have Been
"cIeansd Up or Closed Up"

Washington. July 9.-Secretary Nc
Adoo. before the close of the day, ex-
poets to ask Attorney General Mercy
nolds to investigate alleged irregulari-
ties in connection with the closing Of
the First-Second National Bank of
Pittsburgh.
Sufficient facts have been collected
by tho treasury department, it rs said.
to warrant the Intervention by the de-
partment of justice.
Thomas p. Kane. acting comptroller
OF the currency. who returned today
from Pittsburgh, where he closed the
First-Second National Bank, declared
that the First National Bank Of that
city should have been Cleaned up or
closed up" at the time Of the merger
with the Second National Bank The
merger was authorized by Oscar o
Murray. former comptroller Of the cur
rency. At that time, Mr.. Kane de-
clared today, the First Nationals capi-
tai was badly impaired and the bank
was notified last December that its i'm
paired capital must be restored.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-07-09
m,sHAPs MAR AIR RACE.
Only Two Aviators covsr First IAa "a
900 Mile Contest,

Michigan CITY. 1nd.. July 4-Hsck-
with Havens and J. r. r. vsr PlAnsk:;
Of Fishkill, N. r. tho only aviaeogD
who covered the first leg OF the ~
mile hydro-aeroplane race yesterday "
making this port. were early at work
today tuning up their winged craft for
the trip to Macatawa bay. Michigan.
which, barring accidents, they Will
reach tonight.
William Pickens. director Of cons
tests, received word that Walter John.
son would leave Whiting. Ind, today
for this city. Owing to storm John-
son was compelled to land yesterday.
P!ckens stated that Roy ]. Francis.
the San francisco aviator. delayed at
Chicago, probably would get away .o-
day and that Glenn Martin. whose
craft and injured In a practice flight,
might Set away tomorrow. Picxens
said he hoped the schedule might he
resumed at Manistee. Mich. scheda.ed
as the Thursday night control.
A cracked rudder delayed the de-
parture here today Of Havens and Yer
Planck. Discovery of the damaged
craft was made when they were
tuning up today for the start to
Matacawa Bay. Mich. The flying boat
was not drawn far enough on shore
and the waves last night damaged the
water steering gear.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-07-09
ACT ON HOUSE REPORT.
Senate to Grant No Hearings On
Hetch Hetchy Measure.


Heteh Hetchy Measure.
Washington, July AT a confer
ence today of those interested in the
Hctch Hetchy bill. granting San Fran
cisco water supply in the Yosemite
national park. the senate public lands
committee decided not to grant hear
ings on the measure but to act on tes-
timony taken by the house public
lands committee.
Former Representative Needham, of
California, on behalf of the Turlock
irrigation district, asked for a hearing
II the committee should decide to ex-
clude from the compromise bill the
conditions imposed upon San Francisco
for furnishing water to the Modesto
and Turlock irrigation districts.
Il don't propose to allow congress
to say that any one has right to 60
into state and make an agreement
between parties as to distribution OF
water" said Senator Smott, III I can
help It,"
1.-The prospect Of this committee act
ing on the bill this session depends
upon what the house committee does"
says Senator Chamberlain.
I'VE will not take up the bill until
it's acts" he added.
II don't believe this bill will go thru
the house with the conditions of which
I spoke in it." volunteered Senator
Snioot.
Senator Chamberlain replied that II
the people Of San Francisco needed the
water and were entitled to 1t they
ought to have 1t at once.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-07-09

PAGE ONE.
Telegraphio News:
Pittsburgh Bank Affairs Irregular.
Should Have Been Closed Long Ago.
New Haven Railroad Merger Scored.
Iowa Railroads Face New Problem.
Must Make Lower Fair Rates Or
Lose Lands.
PAGES TWO. THREE AND FOUR.
Iowa News:
w. p. kirkpatrick Killed In Auto
Accident.
Attorney Generals Duties Manifold.
Wounded Prisoner Escapes.
Apple Growers to Meet.
Dynamic Love Making.
PAGE FIVE.
osnsrai News:
ECHOES OF Gettysburg Reunion.
Miscellaneous Matters.
PAGE SIX.
Editorial:
We and Grandfather.
A Chance OF the State Board.
They Must Have Chance.
Topics and Iowa Opinion.
PAGES SEVEN. EIGHT, TEN AND
ELEVEN.
City News:
Lennox Furnace Company to Build
Modern Plant.
Buys Twenty Seven Acres on
Twelfth Avenue.
To Invest $4,000 In New Factory.
Gardner Investigates Local Indoor
Sports.
Miss Crowl Weds at Waterloo.
Miss Kuenecke Bride at State Cen.
ter.
General and Brief City News.
PAGE TWELVE.
Markets and General:
South Dakota Wheat Crop Improved
Corn Holds Steady.
Hog Market Firm.
Cattle Prices Harden.
Debate on Tariff to Be Memorable.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-07-09
DEFINITE ACTION SATURDAY
Railway Trainmsn's Wage Controversy
Awaits Meeting Of "committss ot
1O00O

Railway Trainmsn's Wage Controversy
Awaits Meeting Of "committse Of
1000"
New York, July preliminary to a
general meeting Of the so-called COM
mittee Of 1000 on Saturday. at which
the strike vote recently taken will be
rtaified, minor committees Of the
Brotherhood Of Railroad Trainmen an1
the Order Of Railroad Conductors held
a conference here today to discuss the
situation with forty five eastern rail-
roads.
Negotiations with the roads were
practically broken off yesterday with
the refusal Of the managers commit
tee to consider the mems demands for
20 per cent wage increase and by the
withdrawal Of the Erie railroad from
the proceedings on the ground that 1t
could not afford to be party to any
conference looking to wage increases.
President Garretson. Of the conduct
ors, said today that there was little II
anything new in the situation and that
the unions probably would have moth
ing to announce until after Saturdays
meeting.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-07-09

Special TO Times-Rspublioan.
Dss Moines. July S-Secretary Corey
made tho discovery today that al the
land grant railroads Of Iowa, In ac-
cepting tho land they received from the
state. entered into an agreement 70 as
all times be governed BY the rates oe
fare which the state, thru the general
assembly. may prescribA Because oe
this. unless they arc ready to give hack
the farms they got. they must make tho
reduced rates to tho state fair. All the
legislative enactments contained 9
clause to that effect.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-07-09
BUSY DAY FOR ELKs.
eaIIoting, Committee Reports and
pleasure Rides on Days Program.

Rochester. N. Y, July 9.-The sec
ond ballot for the election Of grand
exalted treaturer and the report of the
committee appointed to consider the
erection Of national home at Bed
ford, Va, was the chief business before
the grand lodge Of Elks when the sec
ond days session Of the forty ninth
annual reunion convened this morning.
The entertainment features included
concerts by massed bands, sightseeing
trips, sailing yacht and motorboat
rides and roastfest and pvrotechnic
display at Ontario beach park.
Edward Leach, of New York, was
eelcted grand exalted ruler by a vote
of 1.119 to 1894.
The post OF grand secretary appears
to have gone to Fred Robinson of Du-
buuue, Iowa. The ballots on the re-
naming offices were still uncounted
last night The organization now has a
membership OF 40S,2S1.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-07-09
SEVERE STORM IN ILLINOIS.
Lightning Kills Three Persons an
Wind DESTROYS Property.

Lightning Kills Three Persons ane
Wind Destroys Property.
Chicago, July 9.-High winds. attain
ing a velocity of sixty miles an hour
binding sheets Of rain and hail. com
bined in a storm which swept northern
Illinois late yesterday. killing three
persons. injuring q score Of others.
tearing roofs from buildings and blow
ing down barns.
Almost dozen cities and towns to-
day bear mute evidence of the visit
of the storm. Among the cities and
villages to suffer are Rockford, Elsin'
Sycamore. Dekalb. Woodstock. Hart
land, Harvard. Pingree Grove. Dundee.
Algonquin and Marengo.
There was little or no warning OF
the approach Of the storm. day OF
extreme heat. during which there was
scarcely wind enough to stir leaves on
the trees. preceded the wind and rain.
The first evidence that storm was
approaching came about o'clock IN
the afternoon. when dust cloud
whirling spirally. approached the cit
les.
Driven forward by the lashings OF
strong wind. the dust cloud swept thru
the cities. Hardly had it passed when
the lowering skies poured rain. FOL
lowed by hail. With the rain and hai'
the wind which had driven the dust
cloud Increased in violence until trees
were wrenched from the earth and
thrown across streets; barns blown
down and roofs OF houses and stores
torn from the buildings and carried
manv feet.
Lightning flashed increasingly. strik-
ing church steeples and causing the
death of three persons. The dead
O'Leary. Frank. farmer; killed when
lightning bolt struck wagon near
Woodstock, IL!
Peterson, Arthur. IS years old;
struck by lightning in gravel pit two
miles south OF Elgin.
Unidentified man. killed at Marengo
by holt Of lightning which struck
barn in which he had taken refuge.