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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-26

woman washes clothes: the artist
paints a picture; the cook kneads
bread; the locksmith hammers upon
an anvil; the spinner turns a wheel;
the engineer blows a whistle; the
blacksmith shoes a horse, etc., etc.
One of the players is selected to act
as king or queen. and begins the game
by welding a scepter. This is a signal
for all to begin work. Presently the
king or queen decides to work. and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-26
SARTISANDTHELION

Birds of many kinds sang or
shrieked from the green, and overhead
Sartis could hear the strange chatter
of monkies. He was hardly out of
the desert, yet was in jungle SO
deep that 1t was almost impenetrable
by man. He got out on the shore.
sinking knee-deep in leaves and
grasses. -
II have gone well over the desert
looking vainly for the kind of lion
I DESIRE" mused Sartis, creeping
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-26
A Jolly Fireside Game

HL1VELY and enjoyable house
IN game is called "The Trades and
' is played in this manner: Each
of the company chooses trade. which
he exercises In the following way: The
shoemaker mends shoes; the washer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-26

r TITLE Piggie-wiggies.
With their curled-up tails,
Live inside little pen
Made of little rails.
Little Piggie- wiggies.
From a trough do eat,
And when dinners served them
They think it quite a treat.
Little Piggie-wiggies.
With their curled-up tails.
Live inside a little pen
Made Of little rails.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-26

I'D rather coast than eat" said Ned.
Who had a lovely. brand-new sled.
And evcl liac after school he'd go
To coast with chums an hour or so.
A-oown the hill they'd swiftly glide.
In. single-file, or side by side.
And '--ough the air did nip and bite,
They'd coast and coast till fall of night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-26

AF a species of African ant, Du
Chaillu has the following to say:
" II do not think that they build
nest or home of any kind. At any
rate. they eat their prey on the spot.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-26

regular morning lessons, in Bible
reading and in reciting Scotch para
phrases of the Psalms and other verse.
which for his good memory was an
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-26

And when Ned's --lother'd call and say
'Tis now too late to coast and playi"
He'd slowly stop and shake his head
And say. II hate to go to bed.
When snow Is fine and moon is
bright;
I'd really low 20 st I'll night
But off toward home he'd wend his
way.
A-planning for another day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-26

easy task. He made rhymes before
he could write them. At five he was
a bookworm. But with all his pre-
cocity he was no weakling. He was
a bright, active lad, full of fun and
pranks when with companions, though
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-26
A Story For Little Ones.

~ ATTY PETERS mother gave
her a birthday party. Patty
was seven years old. and an
orI1y child Rut ir, fhta n, cfo moo
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-06-15
HOMAGE OF BRAZIL
TO WASHING ON
DR.. Lauro Muller Places Wreath
on Tomb of Great
American.

Washington June 14-"The homage
of Brazil to George Washington" was
the inscription on the large wreath
of roses and orchids which DR.. Lauro
Muller Brazilian Minister OF Foreign
AHairs, here on special mission day
placed on the tomb OF the great Amer
lean. Sons of President Fonseca. OF
Brazil; of DR.. Muller and of the late
Ambassador Nabuco and Lieutenant
commander Aquino. naval attachc here,
Lieutenant Moreira and Captain Da
ronseca. carried the huge floral piece
from tho wharf at Mount Vernon up
the hillside TO the tomb. The presi
dental yacht Msyhowcr took DR.. Mul-
Ter and his party, accompanied by.
Nice-Presidert Marshall and other OF
ficials. TO Mount Vernon
The tree ovcrshadowing the tomb.
planted In 1876 by the late Emperor
Dom Pedro, of Brazil, last Of the roval
rulers OF this country, impressed Dr.
Muller. While at Mount Vernon. DR..
Muller announced he would place a
bust Of Washington In the hau of
American patriots in the new Foreign
Affairs Building at Rio Janciro After
having visited the Washington homo,
he said the simplicity of General Wash :
ington was the thing which most i'm :
pressed him.
Ambassador DaGama tonight at the
Pan American building, gave bril-
liant dinner in honor of DR. Muller. the
guests including Vice President Mar
shall. the Pan-Amercan diplomats, Sec
retaries Bryan. Garrison and Wilson,
Senator Root and other officials Toasts
TO the friendship OF the two nations TO
President Wilson and others were
drunk
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-06-15
EXEMPTIONS ARE
ST0UTLY OPPOSED
Chamber of Commerce Votes
Against Provision of Sundry
Civil Bill.

Washington. June 14.-By a heavy
majority, the constituent members of
the Chamber of Commerce OF the United
states. in referendum votes. announced
tonight opposed the exemption of
labor and agricultural organizations
from prosecutions under tho antitrust
law, as provided In the sundry civil
DILL and favored, practically unani-
mously. the establishment OF a perma-
nent tariff commission.
The appropriation in the sundry
civil bill for enforcement of the anti
trust law. is made with the prohibition
that none of the funds shall be used
Tor the prosecution OF labor or agri-
cultural combinations The bill is
about 10 go TO President Wilson for
his signature, and the result Of the
business mems vote on the subject will
reach him about the same time that
tho bill does. The business men con
tend that an offense against the pro-
visions of the antitrust law are no
less an ofcnsc when committed by
combinations of labor or agriculture
than when committed by business com
binations. and that a prohibition OF
the use OF funds appropriated for pros
ccuting offenders of the law amounts
TO a form Of absolution from penalty
for violating laws that are unrepealcd
and unamcndcd on the statute books.
The business men. through the or
eanization federated in the chamber.
voted with practical unanimity for a
permanent tariff commission, which
would he bipartisan in character,
nominated by the President and con
'rmcd by the Senate. with authority
TO gather information. but without
power to make recommendations, eX-
cept when called for by the body hav-
ing power 10 institute tariff legisla-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-06-15
VIRGINIA ALUMNI
HAVE BIG NIGHT
Make Merry on Club Lawn, and
Leave To-Day Aboard Special
to Attend Finals.

AS preliminary to the reunion OF
graduates In Charlottesville this week.
the Richmond alumni OF the Univer-
sity OF Virginia last night entertained
visiting alumni from all parts OF the
country. at a garden party on the lawn
Of the Commonwealth Club. About 100
graduates of the university, on their
way 20 meet their classmates at Char
lottcsville for the final exercises OF the
collegiate year. spoke the first saluta-
lions ut the party. About the same
number OF Richmond alumni, ranging
from the class or 1860 10 the class of
1919. assembled to welcome the visitors
No touch that might add TO the fervor
Of the welcome or the pleasure of the
night WAS spared. Long tables had
been set upon the lawn at the rear
Of the club, while rows OF electric
lights in Japanese lanterns had been
swung across the ward to light the
company ON an improviscd stage an
orchestra played. leading In the sing
Eng ot all tho college songs so deas to
graduate and undergraduates alike AS
spec;a. feature the entertainment
Committee engaged vaudcvillc perform
crs from ;hc theatres of The city TO give
F. cabaret show from 10 o'clock on to
midnight.
The majority OF those present will
leave this morning at . o'clock over
the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway on
tho Richmond special train for Char
lottesViNo This train was engaged
10 carry tho reunion crowd from Rich
mond 10 tho university, and while some
perhaps viii not be stirring at such an
early hour, II is expected that the great
body OF those on the Commonwealth
lawn last night Will catch the special
y great welcome has been prepared for
those arriving in charlottesville on the
special train. tho class OF 1913 assem-
bling at the Charlottesville station with
a band OF music TO escort the visitors
TO the university campus.
There were many cXtcmporaneous
speeches. but Or. Thomas Is. William
sos. X Norfolk, president OF the class
Of 1905, delivered the only set adj
dress OF tn" occasion After welcome
of a college yell. DR.. Williamson gave
brief outline az the festivities which
are TO play such "a prominent part in
the alumni reunion at the finals. Dis
tinctiNc uniforms. no said. have been
provided for the graduates OF 1908, who
celebrated their NTH anniversary this
June. and the Randall building has
been prepared for their sleeping quar-
ters This class will maintain its head
quarters in n large tent, which will he
onlivcned by n band Of music and n
continuous cabaret performance through
the hours Of day and night
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-06-15
RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT

r G9oSs,s Ferry Va. June II. 1919
90 80 Whereas. on the lIth dav OF
NAY, 1918. the Supreme Ruler OF the
universe saw NJ to remove from his
home on earth our beloved bro,har
GRO w. DAVIS who was an hon,
orcd member and the founder or
our lodge ana a member OF the IRA
ternity for about thirty years and
mad served as district deputy grand
master; and whereas Il il the
desire Of this lodge TO put on record
their appreciation OF their departed
brother. IL il therefore
Resolved. That IL is but Just
tribute to the memory OF the de-
ceased to say we mourn for one who
was In every way worthy OF our re
spect. love and regard Captain
Davis Joined the Methodist Church in
early manhood. remaining n faithful
member until his death.
Resolved. as q token OF respect TO
the memory of our deceased brother
the altar and charter OF our lodu a.
be draped in the emblcms OF mourn.
ing for thirty days. His death oc-
Cured Ia Richmond hospital. his
remains were brought to the old
Davis homestead ana placed by the
side OF his brother. DR. John Davis.
the regular Masonic funeral service
being used at the grave.
Resolved. That a copy or these
resolutions be spread upon the
record OF the lodge and published in
The Times Dispatch.
y. y. COLEMAN.
w. 4. NEWELL.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-06-15
THIRTEEN MEN ARE
CAUGHT BY CAVE-|N
Six Dead When Brought Out
and Five Still Are
Buried.
Especial to The Times Dispatch. ]

IL.
New York, June li.-Thirteen men.
part Of force working on the Lex
ington Avenue branch OF the new sub
ways, We're caught in n cave-in to-
night. Six We're dead when tho rescue
party dug them out two hours later.
and two others showed some signs of
life and were hurried to hospitals.
There are sim FIVE men buried under
the rock, and IL is thought the bould =
ers VII! have 10 be blasted before they
can be reached. An oVerChargc OF DIV
iamite is said TO have been the cause
OF the caNe-in At O'clock all the
labore!s ON both the lower and upper
levels climbed 10 the street to get away
from the blast. which is set off at this
hour every day. After the dctonation
was heard. the men waited :. few mo-
inents 10 give the air time to clear
end then returned TO their work Half
oi the party, working on the lower
level. eighty feet below tho surface.
had returned TIA. their various tasks.
when suddenly the mass of earth he
tween the lower and upper levels col
lapscd The falling earth went TWEEN
ty-tlvc feet, and soon after the fright
ened workers heard shreks Elmer
rency calls were sent for ambulanccs
and police reserves and rescue parties
We're formed.
II is hardly possible that any of the
five still beneath the mass can he
alive
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-06-15
COCAINE KING"
IS UNDER ARREST
Catch of w. w. Weymouth Is
Result of Months of Work
on Part of Police.
Snocial to The Timns-nisnat.

tSPcciii 10 inc 1lmcS- DIS DatCh.1
Norfolk. Va. June 14.-With several
hundred dollars worth OF cocaine In
his possession. w. w. Weymouth, 9lS
Waverly Street, known as the Go
caine King" was arrested this after
noon by Captain w. r. Ford and De-
tectives Cruett and Mclean. The catch
was the result of months OF work on
tho part of the police.
This afternoon Captain Ford and
Sergeant Guynn were passing near
Wcymouths house. when they say an
express wagon drive up and deliver Il
package They summoned Detective
Cructt and Mclean. and when the ex-
press driver had delivered the pack
age and left. they raided tho house
and arrested Weymouth. In his room
were found several packages of CO.
caine. numerous bottles of morphine
and number of needles used by
dope" nends for injections
The express package was found un-
opened Weymouth was taken to po-
lice Headquarters and locked up. Tho
express package was opened and found
to contain bottles of cocaine valued at
probably several hundred dollars
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-06-15
COURT D|SM|SSES
GOVERNMENT SUIT
Action Brought to Secure Title to
Valuable Lands in
West.

Cheyenne, Wyo., June 1.-THE gov
ernments suit against the Midwest oil
Nompany--a test case involving the
title to millions OF dollars worth OF
oil lands in California and Wyoming
was dismissed to-day by Judge John
~ Riner, of the United States District
Court While the government sought
TO recover only 1900 acres Of land in
TINS suit. the issues involved cover
thousands of acres OF other California
and Wyoming lands withdrawn by
President Taft's sweeping order of 1909.
designed TO conserve the country's oil
resources, and especially to afford the
government a supply of fuel oil for
the United States Navy.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-06-15
SENIOR CLASS ENTERTAINED.
Miss Florence Ingram Is Hostess to uir,
school Graduates.

Special 10 The Times dispatch
south Boston. Va, juno li-Niss Ftorenc.
nnsrnm' the honorary member of tho grad.
uauhS class OF the South Boston Hirh
school rendered tho graduates "A ,hnrn,inr
reception at her home on Wednesday even
ing from d! TO II o'ciock. A lively contest
emitted The Bird and Tree Romance gave
PROOF OF the seniors enic.ecny in Nature
study First honor fell to Miss virginia
l-gkin who Won the prize box o, canay
ne guests were then ushered into tho
dining-room. where decorations were in
sweet peas. the class flower. and where pink.
shaded candles and dainty cakes and loo /,
aiued In the color scheme OF pink and white
large plaque OF ferns and sweet peas or
hnmented the centre OF the table from
whch radlntcd tiny pink ribborrr extending
70 each place card. When all wer. served
thc hostess requested each In turn TO pull
the ribbon" and laughahle souvenirs With
appropriate verses. Indicative OF their future
careers were thus displayct
MISS Florence Ingram was assisted In re-
celNinG by tho Misses Ingram. while Miss
Nell Ingram served punch at n dainty table
in the front parlor
Those present We're Misses Gladys Bane
Marie Chiidress. Adele peJarnctte. Ruth ii.
lott. Dorothy Evans. Matte Jones Mar
fueritc Lee. Virginia Lukin. Janey Norwood.
Elma Mcdowell. Olive Wslthall and Stebbins
Lawson.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-06-15
TO ENLARGE Posr-oFFIcE.
Congressman Holland Discusses Matter
WITH NORFOLK DMNincSs Men.

Especial TO The Times Dispatch
Norfolk, Va. June l4-Congressman
r: r.. Holland, OF the Second Virginia
District. met with delegation OF
prominent business men. including
Mayor Mayo. to-day. and discussed the
question of charging the Norfolk post
Office or asking the government to
erect larger building on a new site
subcommittee named at n previous
meeting recommended the purchase OF
hitH-three feet of land adjoining the
present building, at cost OF tl24 600
II is proposed TO enlarge the present
post office TO meet the increased de-
mands since the parcel post law be-
came effective
colonel Holland explained that with
me parcel post increase of business n ii
cii CUES are now pressing for better ia :
Cillties. lie said the department is
seven years behind on new building
projects He thought most cities would
be asking for enlarged post Offices, but
was quite willing TO undertake any
project the people of Norfolk deter
mine is practicable enough to win.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-06-15
Funeral Of Captain Rel.

,toPGTIu! 90 The TlmeS- DISPATCH.
MOTOR; Va, Juno 1.-THE funeral Of
Thursday night ut his homo In One
1undr0 Avenue, will take place at the
o1creu Heart Catholic Church Sunday
who was nearly sixty seven years Old
wmS member OF the fire department
town IL citiHehs IN
lie, re IS survived by his wife. four
p artE a,no,;,,, Frank X. Parker. OF
M orsatut IN: Mis- w. J. Cote and Misses
ana hye sons-Bcrnard Bell. of Baiti-
cont |lo Joseph Dempsey c.. Jr., Vim
ec"' ana raymond Bell. OF this CITY
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-06-15
w. W. George
Especial to The Timese6 Die,

Especial to The Times Dispatch.
Marion, Va. June l4.-IIon W w
GeorGe died yesterday at his homo "
hlch VALLEY. being more than three
score AND ten years old lie Was I,
ihl!aht confederate soldier and 80
me OF the Immortal 600 who mad" =
wohas.fiul escape from prison. lie nj
~ tnlc represented Smyth County in
.iue LEI iature. ana was other;yIsa
prominent IN the affairs OF tho cointw
-! ionS years he had been mem.
III III anu Jealous worker In the Metho-
u iSi, Cnurch. lie was "a native OF Tazc
yWcii county. but had spent most or III I.
me as resident OF Smyth Co,intv
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-06-15

AshevliIe. \. @. IUno N-Nlss Emma
Hayes secretary OF the New York CcntrnVs
Y. w. G. A. the leader to-day al the
sessions OF the second annual southern con-
ference of the organization at Black Noun
tain. She told the 600 young women OF the
South OF the grea; work being accomplished
In New York hy the y. W c. a.. and The
extensive plans under Roadway Tor the
future.
In the afternoon the visitors were driver
over the George W. Vanderbilt estate a
Biitmorc. The conference will end with sun
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-06-15
OBITUARY
Miss nculnh sn,ithann.

,lSpecial 20 The Times Dispatchl
Martinsviile. Va, June l4--Miss
bculah Smithson, formerly OF Crews.
but more recently OF Arizona died nj
the home OF her sister here this after
noon. after an illness OF about six
forty five years old. had been :, teacher
Tor many years. She was taken III in
Arizona about two months ago with
5risht disease. ana was brought 10
virginia: She leaves one sister. Mrs
j. T. Morris, Of Martinsyillc and a
nall brother. Captain Ccphas :5nithson.
or Crcwe Funeral takes place mere
tomorrow afternoon
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-06-15
Captain Van Dalcn stronnch.

I7FcVTtI 20 INc TlncX- Dlsputch
raleigh, y. G.. June l4-The re
mains OF Captain Van Dalcn Stronach
arrived here this afternoon from Ayhe-
VILE where he died yesterday after
lingering illness OF galloping con
Sumption, contracted in some unac-
equitable way The funeral will he
held from the home Of his mother.
Mrs a. h. Stronach. Sunday afternoon
ut 80 o'clock Captain Stronach was
a most highly esteemed young man
lie was captain Of the old Raleigh oak
CITY Guards and an enthusiastic mill
tary man.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-06-15
BEAVER DAM MEN
PUT UNDER ARREST
Continued From First PagcD

IN|VNNIHUtU t rom FITSI PaEC.)
mediately ordered the plant seized, and
started for the scene Saturday. His
personal investigation convinced him
OF the presence of fraud, and he
ordered the arrest OF Harper and Bar
ton.
harper Is former etorekceper and
gauge In the employ Of the United
states who was discharged following
the physical attack made on Revenue
Oihcer Southwark by an officer of tn.
iienrico D!stillery. when the officer at
tempted 20 examine some barrels Of
Splits being moved from the d!st!I-
!erE. Nothing was proved against
harper, but his discharge was ordered
for the good OF the service
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-06-15

Inc funeral OF Mrs. Juliet c. Powers,
widow OF Robert w. Powers, viii tako
place Monday at - o'clock from her
late residence. $50 Park Avenue The
irierm"nt viii be private. Mrs Powers
dled Yesterday afternoon at 40 o'clock
by one sister. Mrs George Stcger and
the following children George c.
Powers. Mrs. ). 7. Martin. Robert Lee
Powers. Mrs II. = DOnnan. Mrs James
Il Shelton. L. II. Powers. ". T.. Powers
and Miss Pauline Powers
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-06-15
Worcester Piano

Rosewood case, old style, but
good instrument for be- DOR
ginncr to practice on. -. poc
Many other values too numer-
GUS to be mentioned are here,
ready for your immediate selec-
ton. Come in at once. You'll re-
greet 1t If you fail to take advan-
tage OF these low prices.
Write or call for Bargain Bullc-
tin.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-06-15

Washington, June li.-Onicials here
tonight expressed the belief that At
torncy General McRcynolds would APP
peal from Judge Rincrs decision dis
missing the government oil land test
suit. y similar test case is pending at
Los Angeles, and the Department of
Justice is preparing TO file in the near
future many other suits. seeking to
stop At once the production of great
quantities OF oil in the disputed terri
tory, as well as attempting TO confirm
The government tltlr 10 The land
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-06-15
M&zMLa0v0zy
"Thc House Tint Made Richmond
Musical"

Ming at Gas o'clock at his bo,a =.
Crecnieaf. near this city Mr.. Edeer
10 was one OF Wayne County's best
IN citizens. and was q, one time
OF the county
The funeral was held from his late
nome AT Grecnlcaf this afternoon nj 4
o'clock. being conducted bv Rev NJ
Carraway. go
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-06-15
IN MEMORIAM

PHENIX.-pied. one year ago, ANNIE
JACKSON pHENIN
IT'S hard TO break the tender cord
When love has bound the heart:
It's hard. so hard. 10 speak the
words.
We must forever part
Dearest loved one. we have laid thee
In the peaceful graves embrace
Bul my memory viii be cherished
TIL we sec thy heavenly face
HUSBAND AND DAUGHTER
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-06-15
Goo Ratf for Gla55ifiratlon

GOOD BUSINESS OPPoRTUNITYZ
VIII sell part interest in good bus!-
ness earning 10 TO ID per cent Wish
10 enlarge plant Address Is 2Is
care Times Dispatch.
FOR RENT SIX-ROOM FLAT IN
West End. all convcntcnces. unex-
pred lease, nicely furnished. for sac
per month. unfinished. s25 Apply
TO BRADSHAW COO East BROAD st
WANTED. At ONCE. EXPERIENCED
sa!eslady: one who can help In work
room preferred. MRS JULIUS BEAR
1929 Eas, Main street.
SELL OR EXCHANGE = PURE AN
CORA goat. well trained and gentle:
VIII sell cheap or exchange FOR
equal value bicycle or anything
useful Address MRS. ELLA :
MpRRlSS. cmohundro Post-Ofiice
EGckinEhnm COUNTY. Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-06-15
At
(!1ratftt
11ll(a19

You viii find that very
Piano OF Player-Piano that
YOU have been long look
inE for.
1t arrived only few
days ago. direct from the
factory. and TO say that
II eNccls in all things that
viii add to your musical
satisfaction is but putting
il mildly.
The tone is rich and
vibrant. with an unequalcd
rnelodic quality-the case
Is OF the latest design. the
action is easy-and as for
its dependable construc-
ton, all we need say is,
It's warranted for a life
tinc-hy the makers and
ourselves.
ANe price is we'll within
Vac limit at which you can
obtain a satisfying instru-
lnont, ana Wen gladly ex
tenn YOU the benefit of our
it,le' convenient payment
plan.
Come In this very week
even though you come
but 10 look, We are con
'dcnt ,hat youl come
back 10 buy later.