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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-06-23
TH|RTEEN-DEGREE
DROP HELPS SOME
Mercury Fails to Climb Higher
Than 81, Night Storm Send
ing 1t Lower Still.
COOL ALMOST EVERYWHERE
Fine Young Cloudburst Sends
People Indoors, but They
Went In Happy.

refreshing drop OF thirteen degrees
from the maximum temperature Of 81
on Saturday. and q roaring young
cloUdburst. accompanied by all sorts
u sidereal fireworks. were the star
plays in the weather game Yesterday.
The startling variations are making
old timers sit up and srunt. while the
prophets are spending slceplcss nights
trying to lguie What comes next
But the thermal gymnastics ycster-
day were all of the right kind. The
highest temperature that the weather
man recorded IN Richmond was ST.
which WAS almost like a vacation in
the country after the a.. with not a
breeze stirring, that smothcrcd the city
on Saturday.
The hottest part of the day. as usual
was o'clock IN the afternoon. and
from that time on the heat rapidly
vanished. BY 5 o'clock il was down
10 ~, Just ten degrees lower than the
coolest moment on Saturday.
tust Like n CIoudbmrSt.
or course, every one turned out TO
enjoy the change, and as ii was sun
day evening. the parks were especially
full. They didn't know that the wealth
er man had saved up the most spec
tacular feature for the very last. Per
way, broad flashes of heat lightning
began to illuminate the Sky. and then
the sky artillery opened UP with
low. warning growl Everybody was
on the Jump in Il minute. but there
was little time in which TO hunt shell
ter. The next minute the bottom
dropped out OF the celestial bucket and
million straight and steady streams.
II did not last long, but il hammered
the heat down several moro notcheS.
leaving the weather absolutely all that
one could ask. Those who We're stroll
in. without an umbrella were the only
ones that kicked.
Relief from the heat was general all
over the United States. Savannah and
81. Louis We're the two hottest spots.
with ?6 degrees each. St Louis showed
an amazing variation for a single day.
lcr minimum temperature being e.
Those skeptical Missour,ans must carry
at oVercont in one hand and \ palm
leaf fan in the other.
How the Others Unn.
only two other cities showed 4 tenn
peraiure above 90, those bcinL Ra-
leigh, with 20. ana MONTGOMERY, with
90 san Francisco had tho lowest max
,rum temperatures Of 10 degrees, but
little Calgary got the distinction of
heinz the coolest spot on the weather
nap, having minimum temperature
ot 40 Of course, NO one in Richmond
ltIows what 50 feels like a, this time
of the year but It's pleasant to try
to imagine
Norfolk enjoyed exactly the same
maximum temperature that Richmond
did and was just one degree hichor on
the minimum, which shows that down
bl tho water isn't the only cool place
WASHINGTON enjoyed tn" phenomenal
june figure Of - as a maximum, while
the mercury craWled as low as 80. II
thlS reform weather has any effect I'm
making the legislators stay TO reform
the currency bill IL will confer am
OTHER boon hesides coolness.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-06-23
ACTIVE DUTY FOR
CAPTAIN PARTICLE
Officer on Duty With Virginia
Volunteers Sent Back to Regi-
ment at His Own REQUEST

AZ his own request. Captain Joseph
I'r'ciio' u = ~, who for tho past
SleNeh months has been assigned to
duty with tho Virginia Volunteers, has
been ordered back TO active duty. and
mas been rcassigncd to his old repi-
hcht. the fifth Infantry. now stationed
at flattsburE. y. Y. He will return
here this morning from Washington
where nc has been under observation
ana treatment for several weeks to
prepare Tor the removal OF his fam
ily. and vii! report for duty july
Captain Particle. during his stay I'm
Virginia. has done excellent work. and
is highly praised in local military cir
cles Under his Instructions a num-
Der OF important changes have been
inaugurated and much credit is due
hm for tho high state OF efficiency of
the Virginia troops. He was instru-
mental in putting a new systcm OF ac-
counts into operation in the Adjutant-
Generals office, which has greatly cx-
iedited the work OF the department.
and on visits to the various military
commands has suggested many changes
that were carried out TO advantage
For several months Captain Particle
has conducted "a correspondence course
Tor militia officers. Carefully prcpared
lists OF questions were sent out and
upon the receipt Of replies. the papers
wei" graded and correct solution
mailed 10 each student Captain Par
tello prepared the course OF study for
the officers camp OF instruction at
stanton last month. and was the prin-
cipal instructor He was then under
orders to conduct similar schools in
six states. While at Staunton. Captain
Part"llo was overcome by heat ana
work In the hot sun. Some years ago
lie suffered severe fainting SMELL
and fearing a recurrence OF the trou-
bic. went to Washington and applied
tor Il transfer To reyimontal duties. He
was ordered to the hospital for ohserva-
ton and his request granted
Captain Particle comes from an old
military family, and has reached his
present position by merit. He received
civil appointment To the army in
1899. with the rank OF second leutcn-
ant He was ordered to the Fifth
Regiment with which he served until
assigned to duty with the Virginia
Volunteers lie is greatly pleased ~
being sent hack TO his old regiment.
No announcement has bean made as
10 his success toy service I'm Virginia
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-06-23
INCREASE FINES
ON AUTOMOBILES
Justice John Says He Intends to
Put an End to Disregard
OF Law by Owners.
MANY VIOLATORS REPORTED
Must Appear i'll Police Court This
Week to Show Why They
Should Not Be Punished.

automobile owners and drivers are
becoming entirely too careless" said
Police Justice Crutchheld yesterday.
when his attention was called to a
long list of citizens who have been
/ reported by Motorcycle Officer sam
uels and Bicycle Policeman FILLER for
permitting smoke to issue from their
machines. failure to have proper lights
and other violations of the city ordi-
nance. Their disregard for the law is
seen everywhere. and to stop these vio-
latonS. in cases OF conviction. | am
going to increase the fines"
For violations OF this character il
has been customary for Justice Crutch-
neId TO impose fines of 81 In view
OF many complaints OF machines rum
ming with muhlers open and allowing
dense volumes of smoke TO issue from
them, he has decided to increase the
penalty in order TO break up the prac-
ticc
Among those who will be summoned
to appear in Police Court this week
TO show why they should not he fned
Tor these violations. viii be:
For running machines with cutouts
open--Charles Saelzer. OF 5lo North
Iwcnty-ninth Street: l.. l.. Walton. OF
lul South Harrison Street: :. &. Cor
don. West Broad Street: VI. J. Haw-
kins OF SIC North Eleventh Street
r Nj. BoXley. OF Sl5 West Grace Street
Hardin Harris, of 1882 West Grace
Avenue; W. NJ. Batten. of IL West
Main street; Rufus Williams, OF 902
Floyd Avenue; =. Traiier. of 500 West
Main street; ]. L. Sheppard. Of 1914
West Grace Street: {. II Morgan of
1911 Park Avenue: Cover x Smith. of
II North Ninth Street; Mrs c. NJ
Bradshaw Of Carrsville. and the Hen
dorSon Motor Car COmpauT
itnd No Rrnr Lights.
For operating machines without roar
lights-T d. Parrish. of 1920 East
Broad street; Hardin Harris. of 1889
West Grace Street; Fulton Brick Com
pany. Foster Motor Car Company: Guy
NJ. Cherry, OF 2i3i Park Avenue: Craft
Piano Company; DIR. I. Fraser. OF SOL
West Marshall street, and W. NJ Eat-
ten. Of rs West Main street
For running machines improperly
liEhtcd-N l.. Massey. OF 1907 West
Grace street, Fred w CaIrincton OF
Q West Main street: H. l.. Stranr. Of
gusson. of / West Grace Street. and
the Lloyd Motor Company.
Sam sutherland. of 22o% Stuart Ave
nue.. has been reported for allowing
smoke 10 issue from his AUTOMOBILES
James Ranks. OF 1000 Monument Ave-
nue.. and +. NJ Smalluan Of tho
Gresham Court. for violating the traf-
tic ordinance.
chief of Police Werner hns issued
instructions 10 the members OF his de-
partmcnt 10 be on a sharp lookout Tor
traffic ordinance violations. and this
list il is expected. Will he greatly in
creased in the next fow days unless
there is a general wave OF reformn-
ton among automohiliStS.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-06-23
APPEAL FOR FUNDS
Will Distribute Mite Bo1c. 10 Receive
Money &" Care for Chiidrcn's Wnrd.

Mite boxes TO receive contributions
10 assist in maintaining the children 5
ward AZ tn" Memorial Hospital viii
bc distributed in various places
throughout tho city on Wednesday,
For several years these boxes have
been the source OF considcrab bic rev
"uuc Ia the hospital, AMI materially
assisted in tn" work OF caring for sick
infants. Just prior 10 tho change OF
administration at the Memorial. when
the Virginia Hospital was closed, the
contribution boxes were recail-- and
this income temporarily cut OFF
II hope tho public viii respond lib
orally in the request for funds for
tho ch!ldrcn's ward" said Miss Agnes
II. Randolph. Superintendent OF the
Memorial last night. 1t was my in
tentiOn TO distribute the mite boxes
sooner. but | ind ! viii not be able
Ia do so before Wednesday,"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-06-23
GUESSING CONTEST
FOR BUSINESS MEN
Big Prize Feature Planned by
Committee for Club Trip
Down River.
BEST KNOWN MAN WINS, TOO
Battle Between Wild Cat and
Whangdoodle to Arouse
Sporting Blood.

The committee in charge Of the out
ms of the Business Mems club next
saturday. of which H. Carl Roschen
Is CHAIRMAN has announced that the
entertainment on the boat will I've n
series OF surprises. The only one of
thesc mysterious arrangements that
mas leaked out is the proposed fight
between the wild cat and the whany-
doodle and nothing is known about
ms event except that the whangdoodle
~ me largest one ever taken in Hen
ii|o ana IL VIII require man OF iron
nerve TO let him out of the box There
VIII be absolutely no betting on the
result of the fight
Governor Mann, Mayor Ainslie and
members of the Common Council the
board OF Aldermen and the Admins
ra,'ts board' have been invited to
JON the party. and it is expected that
all OF these officials will accept In
ORDER that the bankers may make the
"TRIP. the time of starting has been
changed from II to 1880 o'clock, ana
the boat Will reach Richmond at
CLOCK on the return trip.
Two Hours mt City Point.
Two hours will be spent at CITY
FONT and it is understood that the in
Huental business organizations of that
town VIII be on hand to welcome the
guests and show them around
i1S pliHIe purpose OF the outing is
10 help every one Ito become better
acquainted. and this end will be fos-
tered by means of an ingenious guess
Ing game. Each member Will he num-
ocFcd rs he steps on board and each
one Will be required to guess tire names
OF as many on board as possible The
man who Suesses the greatest number
of names VIII win a handsome prize
ana the one who proves 10 bc the best
known will take another
The matter OF refreshments has been
considered by the committee ~ great
length. AS II is by no means an easy
matter to serve n large crowd on board
Il boat. 1t has finally been decided to
serve box lunch. The committee es-
peoially states. however, that the fact
that the refreshments are served in
box does not preclude liquids There
VIII he glasses in which to serve these
There Will also be Il large assortment
OF cigars and cigarettes.
The committee has a number OF other
things up its sleeve" which II de-
clincs to shake down until the good
ship Focahontas has slipped away from
the old Dominion dock next Saturday
The members OF the committee are. H.
earl Boschon- chairman; j. T Palma
tory. H. + Smith. John BaEbv. w H.
Adams. q. { Dula, w + Waddey. Nor
ton . Thalhimcr. Ralph J. Levy. w
- CrcushaW. charles :. Clarke
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-06-23
LIGHTNING HITS
FULTON CHURCH
Pastor Preaching When Bolt
Strikes, Throwing House of
Worship Into Darkness

During the electrical storm last night
shortly before . o'clock. uubiuin,~
struck the switchboard i'm the J.uitn,,
baptist church, Nicholson and Fulton
streets ana caused all of the lights
TO go out while n large congregation,
was listening to the sermon bv tho
pastor Rev. II. Frederick Jones. When
tho church was thrown into sudden
darkness and the sharp report of tho
boit WAS heard, the congregation be-
came greatly excited. and several per
sons ran into the street However no
excitement quickly subsidized when tho
voice of Mr. Jones was heard calling.
upon the members to remain ouiet mud
he proceeded with his sermon in tho
darkness
In "A short while the gas was lighted.
~ being found that the electric lights
had ocen put out OF commission. and
inc service continued
INC ioud report as tho lightning hit
was heard FOR blocks away. and many
persons were certain II had done great
damage. As far as could be learned
last night. the church building was not
damaged ana no ono was hurt.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-06-23
TO MEET IN FAYETTEVILLE.
North Cnrolinn Fire Tndcrvriters' Az.
socinfi"n Convcncs on Thursday.

I.
Faycttcville. y C.. June ga com
mIttce Of the local hoard of fire un-
d"'writers is busy making prepare
tons for III" sixteenth annual comven-
ton Of tho North Carolina Fire Under
writer's Association. which will meet
mere next Thursday and Friday. J
simpson Schcnck is the head of this
committee. which includes representa-
ty"s OF every firm comprising the To-
cal hoard
The convention will be held in the
nov Central High School Building, on
burgess street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-06-23
"SAFETY FIRST"
Hniir"nd Committee to Hold Mass
Meeting on ThurSdny Night.

Tn" Safety First committee Of the
Richmond division OF the Chesapeake
ard ohio Railway COMPANY. an organ
izstiur formed 10 prevent accidents.
Viii hold a mass meeting. with an IL
lustritcd lecture. IN ;he auditorium o,
jn. Railroad y. VI. c. y. an Thursday
nisht
y large attendance Of out-ot-town
railroad men is expected, and it is
ho0ed that the general public VIII al
50 TAX" advantage OF the opportunity
10 understand the workings OF this
system. 10y which many lives are saved
anuually Tn. records IF the commit
o." for the past year SHOW a remark
abl} low number OF injuries 10 am
ploycs rs COMPARED with other periods
The safety First" organization Is
composed ~ a central committee ana
subcommittee for each railroad di-
vision Every department Of the scr
Vice y represented on these suhcom-
wittees. and regular mass meetings
and conferences are held for the eX-
change Of vi.yvs
\ large attendance is assured a. tho
Thursdar meeting and the question
e safety in railrc a6ins viii be stated
N q very interesting manner
The Richmond division committee,
Gide; whose auspices the mass meet
ma. VIII be heid, is composed Of tn.
following
II H. Morris. superintendent chesa-
peak" and Ohio. chairman $ l..
Thomas. secretary. Railroad Y. " g.
a. . 4 Warthen. agent; VI. g. SCI
den, SUPERVISOR track; ID T.. Sattcr-
geld. conductor. r. G. Davis. conduc-
'or " < g. AGREE. conductor r. W
Ford. engineer / G. clark, hreu'4u.
D 6 Scll"y. telegraph operator = J..
Cuwhca. rnachinist. r. T.. Jones car
man = r Muburn. boilcrmaker; Dan
Donovan Blacksmith
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-06-23

From the inhrmitics Of age. Richard
NpsbE, color@d, eighty five years old
G!ad early yesterday morning I'm q cell
~ HonriCo County Jail. where he was
icing detained until a commission %
lGracT could paas on his sanity Tho
noHy "as viewed by DIT j. Fulrn"T
Bright coroner Of Henrico County. ana
the NECESSARY burial permit granted.
IN" remains we're claimed by friends.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-06-23

volver. No. 100. was lost yesterday by
Patrolman Dunn. OF the Second Dis
trict while aboard a car OF the Rich
mond and Hcnrico Railway. He re-
Guested that the finder return IL either
TO the Second Police Station or Police
HenhnMarters.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-06-23
ANNUAL BANQUET
Alumni Association of st. Peters school
VIII Dine TO-Norrow Night.

The annual banquet OF the Alumni
Association Of st. Peters School will
take place tomorrow night at o'clock
At the McGill Catholic Union, $40 East
Grace Street Bishop D. ]. O'Connell
Of tho Diocese Of Virginia will act as
t"hstmastrr. Many priests of Rich
inond arc also expected to be pres
ent.
All former students Of St Peters
school have hecn invited to be pres
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-06-23
Hnd SpccinI Music.

During both services tho music was
eFpeclallN hne and particularly nppro-
III late, since II was OF triumphant
character. Joyous and cIultaut as il
10 symholizc tho accomplishment Of a
result long and earnestly sought
Not only were the oftertorics both in
the style OF rejoicing. and the chants
g the services sung to music OF the
same spirit, hut tho hymns chosen for
tcth services were all selected from
he great hymns Of the church those
hich in words and music glory in the
majesty and goodness of God
The powerful and beautiful organ
~ ayed by Louis T.. Weitzel. choirrnastar
OF tie church. aud large chorus
augmented BY several OF the former
singers OF tho choir. made tho elabo-
rate music provided inspiring and ma
lcStic.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-06-23
Accused OF nobhinr Woman.

Noh"rt ThOmns COIOrcd. was arrest-
ed YESTERDAY by Detectives smith ana
DUFFY on the charge OF stealing SO
and bunch OF keys from Mary y
Frayser
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-06-23
BISHOP PETERK|N
AT NEW ST. JAMES
breaches Eloquent Sermon at
Formal Opening Of Church
in West End.
REFERS TO NOBLE HISTORY
Other Ministers Assist in Scr
viccs-Special Musical
Program.

Following the solcmnity OF tho early
morning celebration OF Holy Commu
Mon at st. James Protestant Episcopal
Church In tho administration OF which
the Rev. william Meade Clark, d. d..
rector OF the church. was assisted by
the Rev. j. Y. bowman, ID. d., rector
of All Saints Episcopal Church. the
morning and afternoon services held
in the new building of the old concrc-
cation we're exalting and inspiring in
character.
At the morning service. held 1T II
o'clock. the Rt Rev. George w. Peer
kin, -. -, Bishop OF West Virginia.
who had delivered the address ut the
laying of the corner-ston Of the new
church. preached TO the congregation.
OF which he had been Il member in early
manhood. Bishop Pcterkin's father.
the revcred Joshua Petcrkin. was rec
tor of ST. James Church for thirty eight
vears. remaining in charge of his par
ish until his death In 1892. so that the
choice by the rector OF his distinguish
cd son as the preacher upon both oc-
casions WAS regarded by tie congre-
cation as peculiarly hitting
Refers to Its History.
Upon the text "Ye have not passed
this way before. from a part of Jushua
III. 4. Bishop Pcterkin preached a stu
!ious ana impressive sermon. referring
briefly to the fact that the history of
the old church spoke for it. ana urging
'he congregation TO march onward and
Upward in its spiritual path He COM
mented with earnest approval upon the
structure Of the church as being 81
such nature rs to permit Of complete
tullilment by the congregation OF tho
purposes for which it was built E,
that II was constructed not only with
the view Of appealing TO the sense Of
beauty by its graceful lines and church
~ adjournment. but in such manner
that those who gathered In II might
take full part in the praise and w,r.
ship Of cod.
In the afternoon the rector was as
sisted by the Rev. w Russell Bowie
rector of St Pauls Episcopal Church
ana by the Rev. 4. y. Goodwin. D. d.
rector OF ST. Johns Episcopal Church
There was no sermon. and the service
was devoted TO the Office of evening
prayer. together with appropriate mu
sic. There was a large attendance at
both services
The Irish standard., 1913-09-13

Der Of votes he or she is entitled to
until the contest closes and no candi-
date will be permitted to transfer
their votes to another contestant The
contest, like all previous ones con-
Quoted by this paper. will be abso-
lutely fair. The books will be open
for the inspection of those interested.
A committee of disinterested gentle
men will count the votes and an
nounce the results on Wednesday
evening, Dec. 8, 1913. Result of
contest to be published the following
Saturday. The polls will positively
close at p. m. Wednesday, Dec. 8,
1913.
HOW TO VOTE.
First, cut out blank coupon below
and fill in the name and address of
person you desire to vote for. Each
coupon thus filled and sent to Con-
test Editor, Irish Standard, Minneap-
oils. MIMI, will be counted 1--WE votes
for the candidate designated. Such
coupon with name thereon will be
sufficient to enter your favorite candi-
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THE PRIZES

Capital Prize for Lady or Gentleman.
For the lady or gentleman who re-
ceives the highest number Of votes. a
First Glass trip to Ireland and return.
Here is an opportunity to be present
In Dublin when Ireland's Parliament
is restored to her in the near future
or at any time one is disposed to go.
SPECIAL PRIZE FOR LADY To
the lady receiving the highest num-
Der Of votes. except that lady wins
the capital prize. then the lady re-
ceiving the second highest number OF
votes. trip t. Norfolk. Virginia. and
return. ?
SPECIAL PRIZE. FOR GENTLE.
MAN-To the gentleman receiving the
highest number Of votes. except that
a gentleman wins the capital prize
then the gentleman receiving the sec,
ond highest number of votes. tril
to Norfolk. Virginia, and return. Tn,
Ancient Order OF Hibernians will hol,
The Irish standard., 1913-09-13

upheld a bequest for public Masses
on the ground that it was for public
charity. The bequest provided that .
certain proportion of the income Of q
trust fund was to be used for Masses
every year for call poor SOULS" The
court found that while the objects Of
the testatrix's solicitude were uncer.
tain, the charity was a public one, and
it was of the essence of such a char.
ity that the beneficiaries are indefinite
and uncertain as to persons and num-
bers. The court said that Mass Is
public to all as a religious ceremony,
and is public charity as distinguish.
ed from private charity, which Il
might be If restricted to Masses for
the souls Of designated persons. ;.
The Irish standard., 1913-09-13
Men and Women Eligible in the Ra
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