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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-11
Sunday Services
in City Churches

The installation OF Rev. Carter Ashton Jen-
kins NJ. A., Il. D.. as pastor of Calvary Bap-
list Church. will be held this afternoon at
O'Clock. The program of services is as fol
lows Prayer DR.. Charles II. Ryland. pre-
siding; hymn: Other Denominations" Rev.
II; d. &. Maclachlan. pastor of Seventh street
Churches" Rev. Lloyd T. Wilson pastor of
Graes Street street Baptist Church; solo Rich
Calvary Church and Sunday School," f. w.
Miner ;r, response by pastor; hymn
David FRANCIS will take as his subjects:
Morning. Mother night. Tho Man Who
ILLS JOKE hs M Hs S.ia At
auspices OF the Junior c. e. All mothers
Mother o. Mine will be the, subject Of
the sermon by DR.: II. D. c. Macachlan in
Seventh Street Christian Church at the
Mothers Day service tonight. AT the
morning service the subject will be Christ
and Demons
a special sermon to the Daughters OF
Station Methodist Church by Dr. W. Asbury
Christian. the subject being "A Woman's
Fidelity: When T. Costs and When 1t
Mother" will he the subject at the morning
service.
| Taking as his subject THE Mother of
Jesus" Rev. George w. Kcmpcr Will preach
this morning In Hanover Avenue Christian
Church. Tonight his subject Will he What
Regular services at First Church Of Christ
Scientist. Will be held this morning at IL
o'clock. The subject Will be. adam and
the Fallen Clan"
! DR.. w, j. Young. who has been in Texas
on church business, has returned and Will
conduct both services day at Centenary
Methodist Church. His morning subject will
pc "a Good Mother: \ Message and Mos
sonser from Cod. The evening subject Will
be "All Sorts OF Mothers, All Sorts Of Chill
dren."
At First Unitarian Church Rev. Alexander
Bowser will take as his subject at tho regu-
lar service this morning at il O'Clock,
Divine Help In Daily Life"
Rev. George W. Kemper pastor OF Hanover
Avenue Christian Church, will preach at Goa
tohial Place Christian Church this afternoon
q at $3.50 O'clock Special services VIII be helh
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-11
o==NEWS OF==,o
SOUTH RICHMOND
MAKES LONG DIVE
Aged Colorcd Woman Takes Twenty.
Foot Plunge Into Trench.


Diving headlong into an open trench
fully twenty feet deep, Niche Cole.
man, colored. fifty-eight years old prob
ably owes her life to the thickness of
her bonnet and the softness OF the mud
at the bottom of the cut The plunge
was taken yesterday noon. in the pres
ence OF large number OF colored la :
horers, who were at work on the con-
str~ction OF the trunk sewer IN the
lower Southside.
officer Charles T. Tinsley. who wa.
summoned to the scene. assisted in
hauling the woman to safety. but after
listening few minutes to her rambling
talk, summoned the patrol and had her
taken to the Third Police Station where
she Is being held pending the appoint
ment or commission Of lunacy. She
VIII be taken to the woman's ward OF
the City Jail Tomorrow. and there n
test VIII be made to determine her
sanity. She could offer no explanation
OF her act, and YVES apparently un-
harmed By her dive
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-11
FAMILY TROUBLES IN COURT
Trespasn Case Against George Burrur
Is Dlsmfsncd.

Another chapter in the clouded do
nestle affairs of the Burrus- Wright
families was aired yesterday morning
III Police Court, Part H.. when George
Burrus was arraigned on charge OF
trespassing on the property of j. Il.
Wright. Before the case had proceeded
To trial the complainant withdrew the
warrant His conduct became offensive
20 Justice Maurice. and he was ordered
held for contempt of court
The family troubles OF the Wright
and Burrus families were the basis OF
an interesting trial several weeks ago.
when Mrs. Wright was before Justice
Maurice. charged with assaulting Bur
russ seventeen-year-old daughter The
girl accused Mrs. Wright of slapping
her face because she objected to her
father talking to Mrs Wright Both
or the women were put under peace
hond. Burrus was the principal Wit
ness for the defense and offered to go
Mrs. Wrights surety
Small Docket for HustinEs Court
Among the cases to be henrd this
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-11

in the church every night this week at s:i5
o'clock Mr. Kemper will preach
Mothers Day will be observed at Emmanuel
Baptist Church this morning when Rev. d.
Lacy Hoge will preach Our Mothers
The second sermon In the series on The
Prodigal SON will be given tonight. the
try"
The Rosebuds OF Monument Methodist
Church Will present missionary Bouquet
OF Rosebuds' this afternoon at 3 O'clock In
the church.
DR.. Wilbur +. Crafts. of the International
Reform Bureau. will give two talks here to-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-11
PersonaI Mention.

j. Kenneth McCotter returned yes
terday afternoon from Baltimore.
where he has been for the past ten
days on business.
Mr.. and Mrs S. ]. Brooks left yes.
terday afternoon for Detroit, to at
tend the annual meeting of the Grand
Division, Order of Railway Trainmen.
John Sandifer left last night for
Washington.
b. Q. Nunnally will leave In few
days on a trip through New York for
his health.
Mrs. c. H. Kahl and daughter. Miss
Eugenia, are visiting friends and rela :
tives at Lake Saranac, \. Y
Mrs. M. A. Robertson, Of Keysville.
is the guest of her sister. Mrs T. a.
Spencer.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-11
VIII Give Denent Show.

In order TO raise funds with which
10 purchase a stereopticon machine for
use in the Southside public schools. a
benefit show will be given Friday night
at the Victoria Theatre by the South
Richmond Cooperative Education Az
ISOLATION. The association has already
raised large part OF the necessary
amount. A spirited contest Is on
among the school children to see
which grade can raise the largest sum
for the benefit OF the fund
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-11

day under the auspices OF the Young Mems
christian Association. He will also speak
az the morning service mt Grace Street Pres
byterian Church and Mt tho evening SER
vice at Broad Street Methodist Church. His
subject at the men's meeting will he put
ting Out, the Red Lights
Tine regular monthly meeting OF the Bap=
list Sunday-School Association OF Richmond
and vicinity Will be held In the Pine street
Baptist Church this afternoon at $3.50 o'clock
All are welcome.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-11
DIES JUST BEFORE STARTING
TO GET FRIEDMAN TREATMENTS

Lynchburg, Va, May 1o.-Miss Myrtle
Butler, daughter of b. G.. Butler, n WELL
known resident. who was to have start
ed last night to New York city by ar
rangement with DIR. Friedman for
treatment for tuberculosis, died In the
afternoon, paralysis being the direct
cause of her death.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-11
southside Church Service.

Mothers Day exercices will be held in
many of the Southside churches to-day
In Stockton Street Baptist Church
program has been arranged by the
Sunday school. Appropriate services
VIII be held tonight In Bainbridge
Street Baptist Church, Asbury Metho-
dist Church and Central Methodist
Church.
At Weatherford Memorial Baptist
Church. the pastor, Rev. w. c. Sale will
preach at both services. His subjects
will be: morning, The Pathway Of
Truth and Love" and night Comics
sons."
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-11
Many Go to yvilIfam,burp.

large crowd of Southsiders left
yesterday morning on an excursion to
Williamsburg. which was run by the
Lend "a Hand Society of Bainbridge
street Baptist Church. In spite of the
cool weather pleasant day was spent
in the old capital of the State. Side
trips to Jamestown were taken by
many of the excursionists
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-11
Die. In North Carolina.

EdWard J. FowIkes, n prominent lum
herman OF Winterpock. Chesterfield
County. died early Friday morning in n
small North Carolina town, where he
was opening sawmill. His remains
We're brought to his home yesterday.
and the funeral VIII be held to-day n 7
the grave In the family burying ground.
Mr.. Fowlkes is survived by two sons,
two daughters and several brothers and
sisters.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-11

OF the Confederacy. during the time
no was under arrest at Old Point
In many places the ramparts are
about forty feet in heights, and it
is proposed to use the dirt taken from
them in filling in the moat.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-11
RAMPARTS
AND FILL IN M0AT
IF Congress Grants Authority
Fort Monroe Reservation Will
Be About Doubled.

Newport News. Va. May io.--Ac-
cording to a reliable report in circu-
latlon at Old Point, the War Depart
ment Will present n Recommendation
to the next session Of Congress- ask
Ing for authority to tear down the
ramparts and fill In the moat around
Fort Monroe.
IT Is understood that the army au-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-11
Funeral of Mr.. Butcbrr.

me funeral OF Benjamin T. Butcher
who died Friday morning at his home
500 cambridge Street. was held yester-
day afternoon at o'clock from the
nome. lnterment was in Maury Gem
etery
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-11
Has pirthdnr Pnrtr.

In honor of her tenth birthday Miss
Marion Shihett. daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. II. p. Shfett. of 1916 cambridge
Street. entertained a number of small
friends yesterday afternoon from to
6 o'clock.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-11
Registrar. Ready for business.

There IL now no excuse why SOUTH
siders should fail to register. The
three registrars have received their
books and can be seen at their respec-
tive homes any day before May 20 the
i!nal day for those who wish 10 vote In
the summer primary. The addresses OF
the Madison Ward registrars are
Fourth Precinct. ". c. Robinson 30G
East Sixth Street; Fifth Precinct, II. A.
Rightsell. 1904 Hull Street, and Sixth
Precinct w. l.. Porter. 100 Cowardin
Avenue.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-11

week In Hastings Court Part IL, are
Williams Plumbing. Company against
the Granite Building Company and
Samuel Holt. Margaret Hathaway
against David A. Buchanan and SOW
eral chancery matters.
The suit OF Robert Bruce against
II. p. Jones. which was scheduled for
trial yesterday. was continued until
the next term Of court, at the request
of the plaintiff. a compromise In the
case will probably cause its wlth-
drawal from tho docket.
Hears Case From Stafford.
On removal from Stafford County. the
chancery cause of Cooper against
Cooper was heard yesterday afternoon
lefore Judge Ernest II. Wells, in Hust-
ings Court. Part II. Owing to the
late hour at which the hearing began
the case was not finished. A decisioR
will be returned by Judge Wells after
considering the evidence presented
Among the visiting attorneys interested
IN the case were G. b. Wallace, William
Butzner. Frank Chichester and former
Judge A. T.. Embrey.
Dog Owners to Court To-Morrow.
Unless tax receipts showing that the
annual dog license has been paid are
Forthcoming, thirty-three Southsiders
who have neglected to supply Fido with
medal will probably fare badly at
the hands of Justice Maurice to-mor-
row morning in Police Court. Part IL.
The books at the office of Deputy Treas
urer Bronaugh show that less than half
Of the dogs are tagged. and while it Is
| not possible to land all of tho deln-
quents, the police are certain that they
can get large majority. and have
already summoned the frsS batch.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-11

Small Docket for Hustings Court.
Among the cases to be heard this
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-02
Charge Against Conductor.

Richmond, Va, Aug. 90. L. Sal
lie, conductor employed by the Vir-
ginia Railway and Power Company,
was arrested yesterday afternoon and
held as a fugitive from justice from
Winston, Salem, n. c.
Salie is wanted in that city on a
serious charge by young lady whom
he is alleged to have been engaged to
marry.
When seen at police headquarters
Sallie, who is of rather good appear
ancc and address, had nothing to say
about the affair except that he would
he willing to return to North Caro-
lima am, face the charge against him.
He can,e to Richmond about three
weeks ago.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-02
CLASH EXPECTED.
Trouble Brewing Between Labor Men
of Richmond.

Richmond, Va, Aug. IA specta'
cular clash between E. C. Davidson
president of the Virginia Federation
of Labor, and John Hirschberg, pres.
ident of the Central Trades and Labor
Council of Richmond, is expected to
take place here next Monday night
in connection with the Brown-Koi-
ner controversy.
It is said that the metal workers OF
the entire city are up in arms over the
recent reputation of the action of
the executive board of the State Fed
Grafton of Labor endorsing ]. Thomp-
son Brown over Koiner in his candi-
dacy for state commissioner of agri-
culture, and that the metal workers
would. back the executive board in
its action to the bitter end.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-02
COMMISSIONERS REJoINDER.
Makes Reply to Published Statement
of Governor.

Richmond, Va, August 2.-Gover,
nor Mann, coming out squarely in OPP.
position to the reelection Of Commits
sioner of Agriculture George W. Koi-
ner on the ground that the incum-
bent has failed to cooperate with the
united agricultural board of which he
is chairman and which Mr.. Koiner has
characterized as the "fifth wheel of
the wagon" has drawn a hot rejoin-
Ger from Commissioner Koiner.
In his statement the Commissioner
declares that this is the first time in
the history of the Commonwealth that
the Governor has undertaken to use
the power of his Office to defeat a
state officer for reelection as pun
ishmant for refusing to sacrifice the
usefulness Of his office to crafty an
ambition to "rule or ruin" Together,
Commissioner Koiner denies point
blank all the charges of the lack OF
corporation brought against him by
his opponents, and defes the Cover
nor or anyone else to substantiate a
single instance of this nature, and
takes the chief executive over the
Goals for his eleventh hour attack, ac-
cusing the governor of the "veriest
hypocrisy"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-02
Damage by Lightning.

Charlottesville, Va, Aug. Dur
ing a severe electrical storm which
PASSED over this section about l:3o
o'clock yesterday morning a bolt OF
lightning set fire to the barn of Cap
tain H. Clay Niche, at The Mea-
dows, just north of the city. The
building was consumed together with
its contents of 500 bushels of wheat,
100 bushels of oats, Is tons of hay,
rs barrels of corn and large guam
tity of farm implements. The barn
was one of the oldest and largest in
the county over 100000 feet Of lum-
her being required in its construc-
ton. It burned for nearly four hours
Captain Michie's loss is.estlmated al
$4,000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-02
Banner Prices Embroid-
cries. Lace

Is pieces II in. Irish Point Embroid-
cry Flouncing, 75c value, at ;39e
Is Pieces 27-inch Swiss Embroidery
Flouncing, SOC value, at 80. 29c
One lot odds and ends wide lace bands,
39c to SOC values, at +. l9c
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-02
Burns Aged Woman.

Richmond, Va, Aug 2.--Mrs. Annie
Devishian, an AGED woman, who con-
ducts a cook shop at BIT North otn
street, was seriously burned about the
face and head when small Wnlte
boy ignited a box of matches yester'
day and threw them into her halr'
Neighbors, attracted by the "o'
mans screams, rushed to her assist.
sance and quickly doctor was sum
moned who treated her burns.
Meanwhile the boy escaped. Inc
police say they know who he Is. I'M
boy was bent purely on mlschie;
when he perpetrated the deed, 1t wa
said.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-02
Office City School Board.
Alexandria, Va, July 81, 1913.

Alexandria, Va, July 81, 1919.
Sealed proposals will be received by
the Clerk Of the City School Board
for the Committee on Finance and
Accounts until Thursday, August T.,
1913, at II o'clock noon, for the fur
nishing of Forty Tons or more Of
White Ash Coal and One Hundred
Tons of Cumberland Coal or more for
the Public Schools.
Also Ten Cords Of Sawed and Split
Pine Wood
Both coal and wood to be delivered
and stored as needed. The right to
reject any and all bids is reserved.
Proposals to be addressed to the
Clerk of the City School Board.
Aug l. 1t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-02
Costly Treatment.

81 was troubled with constipation
and Indigestion and spent hundreds
of dollars for medicine and treat
iment," writes c.. H. Hines, Of Whit.
low, Ark "I went to St. Louis hos
pital, also to a hospital in New Or
leans Ibut no Eure was affecAeda
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-02
Killed at a Sawmfll.

williamsburg, Va, Aug. 2.-R.M.
Garrett, So years old, widely-known
sawmill owner of Charles City county,
was instantly killed Thursday while
at work. A large piece of scantling
caught in the machinery and fell
against his head crushing it, and
otherwise disfgurnig him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-02

Hard Shell Crabs ct Rammsl's Cafe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-02

WANTED-Man to travel for old es-
tablished line. Salary, commission
and expense money as explained in
our offer and agreement. Expert
ence unnecessary. j. +. McBrady
& Co., Chicago. 1t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-02
417-419 King Street

On returning home I began taking
Chamberlain's Tablets, and worked
right along. l used them for some
time ani now l am all right" For
sale by all dealers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-02
FOR sALE-A BARGAIN.

i A gasoline launch in perfect conai-
sstion. Three horsepower Knox en-
spine, in excellent order. Boat built
of white cedar. Call or address Fair
fax & Co., 42s King street. ] St.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-02
me Best Medicine in The World.

"My little girl had .dysentary very
bad. I thought she would die. Cham
berlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy cured her, and ! can truthful
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-02
banner Prices Men
Furnishing

Soft Shirts, separate soft collar, French
cuffs, 81 value, at 80. Dc
All SOC Shirts. reduced to ,39c
Mems soc Underwear, balbriggan, main
sock, reduced to :. sc
Mems soc Union Suits, reduced to 39c
Mems Wash Ties reduced to DC
Mems soc good night shirts, reduced
to. o.
Mems s1.OO good night Shirts, reduced
- .75c
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-02

ly say that I think it Is tie best mcdI-
,Ine in the world" writes Mrs. VIII
liam Orvis, Clare, Mich For sale by
ali dealers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-02

Hard Shell Grabs at Ramell's Cafe
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-02
DRY DOCK FOR NORFOLK.

Washington. D. c., Aug. Nor
folk is to get the 1,700 foot dry dock
to be authorized by the next session
of Congress, it is learned on good au-
thority.
The dock will cost approximately
S3,00O,000.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-17
Herr WoIffungen and Miss Mil
dred Harrison to Lead Work
of Organization.

Herr DeCortez Wolffungen, we'll
known dramatic tenor, will discuss
plans for the organization of an opera
chorus Monday at the home of Mrs
William Lawson Peel, No. 1889 Peach
tree street. Miss Mildred Harrison
pianist, will assist him. Both are
we'll known in the musical world, and
the opera chorus plans have aroused
keen interest.
At the meeting this afternoon
plans will be considered for present
ing the opera Faust" with local
talent in the cast.
If success seems probable Herr
Wolffungen will take the title role,
and Mrs Cartnew Yorston will take
the part of Marguerite.
Sunday afternoon Mrs. Yorston
informally entertained Herr Wolffun-
gen and Miss Harrison at her home
in East Lake, at which time various
operas were gone through, Herr Wolff
ungen and Mrs. Yorston having acted
the leading parts on European stages.
Mrs. Peel, Mrs. Milton Arrowood
and Mr.. and Mrs. Kuhrt Mueller are
among those supporting the move
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-17
NEGRO AUT0|ST
STRIKES CHILD;
SPEEDS ON
Police Scour Atlanta for Chauf-
feur Whose Car Hurled Little
Girl Fifteen Feet.

Policemen are searching Atlanta
Monday for the negro chauffeur who
Sunday afternoon ran down and Sc
riously injured Marietta Bostwick, 4
years old, the daughter of Il. E. Bost-
wick, No. 239 Capitol avenue, and
then speeded away without being
identified
According to witnesses, the negro.
whose car was going at a rapid rate,
did not stop after hitting the little
girl. 1t was claimed he merely looked
around to see his victim lying in the
gutter, and then increased the speed
of his machine.
Child Might Die.
The little girl is suffering from a
broken nose, which physicians declare
will mar her appearance for life, and
scalp wounds Owing TO her tender
age, fear is expressed for her life.
Marietta, accompanied by her
brother Rufus, years old, and her
cousin, Mary Dixon, years old, were
crossing Capitol avenue in front of
the Bostwick home on their way to a
soda fountain when the accident hap
pened. Marietta was a few feet in
the lead of her companions.
The automobile is said to have
swooped down on the little girl with
out warning of any kind. She
was knocked fifteen feet to the curb.
Doctor Rushes to Aid.
DR.. J. H. Bradfeld, who resides
across the avenue from the Bostwick
home, was attracted by the screams
of the little girls playmates and he
rushed out. He caught fieeting
glimpse of the machine
DIR. Bradfield took the little girl to
the Bostwick home, where a hasty
examination revealed the extent OF
her injuries. She was unconscious.
Witnesses of the accident described
the automobile as a seven passenger
black enameled touring car. The
chauffeur was "a mulatto. He wore
goggles.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-17
Asks $500,000 From
u. s. in Cholera War

WASHINGTON, Nov. 17.-Sena tor
Pomerene to-day introduced a reso-
luton for the appropriation of $780,
600 to be expended by the Secretary
OF Agriculture in stamping out cholera
in the Middle Atlantic States.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-17

on the story that he told at the trial
and he is ready to tell it again
Il am willing to agree with the So
motor on statement of facts as they
stand but l am prepared to fight to
came out in Conley's testimony on the
the last any attempt to convict the
negro as an accessory after the fact.
Inc State can't touch the negro. The
law can not be interpreted to make
MN guilty either of misdemeanor
or felony as an accessory"
Dorsey Is Surprised.
The attitude of Attorney Smith is
believed to have astounded Solicitor
Dorsey as greatly as it did the court
and the general public.
solicitor Dorsey said Monday that
ne was not at all worried by the
nght that is being made against Con-
ieys conviction. He expressed his
pellef that both indictments against
me negro would stand up and that
ne would be convicted as an accessory
after the fact without any difficulty.