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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-27
NEW POSTMASTER
NOW IN OFFICE

Especial to The Richmond Virginian.)
LOUISA, VA, May 26.-Mr. G. v.
Cameron, who was appointed by
President Wilson to. succeed Mr.. G.
ID. Flanagan as postmaster at this
place, has taken charge OF the Of
flee.
The Young Peoples Home Mission
society Of the Methodist church gave
lawn party here Wednesday even
ing at the close OF the commencement
of the high school. Quite a nice sum
was realized.
Mr.. Winston Gwathmey. a 1913
graduate Of A. and M. college,
Raleigh. N. c., Is spending some time
here with his mother, Mrs Ryland
Gwathmey.
Miss Frances Stoner, a former
teacher of the Louisa high school,
who is now teaching In the public
schools in Richmond. was in town
last evening for the high school COM
mencement
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-27
.S[EUTHS LOOKING
FOR DOG PO|S0NER
SHORT LEASH PREVENTS HIGH
LY PRICED PET FROM PASS
ING TO THE BEYOND.

Efforts are being made by the po-
lice to apprehend the party who tried
to poison a dog belonging to r. L.
Mitchell. 2503 West Main street.
Detectives krengel and Atkinson
were assigned to the case yesterday
and they say they are hot on the trail
of the guilty person. They believe
they will be able to effect an arrest
some time today.
On investigation. they found a
piece of poisoned meat held together
with two tooth picks which had been
thrown into the yard and fell with
in a few feet of where the dog was
tied. The dog tugged at his rope in
an effort to get the meat, but he was
unable to reach it. This saved his
life.
A few days ago, another dog be
longing to ]. n. Perry, next door.
was poisoned. together with several
chickens A piece of meat was also
used in this case.
The same party is suspected in both
cases and Is believed to be woman.
The MitcheIs sent their dog out
Of town some time ago because of
complaints from neighbors that he
disturbed them by barking at night.
The canine had only been brought
back day or two ago.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-27
MARTHA WASHINGTON
LETTER is SOLD

NEW YORK, May 26.-An auto
graph letter OF Martha Washington,
written during the first year of Wash
ingtons second term, and mentioning
"the president" and many of her Vir-
ginia friends, was sold for $500 today,
at Anderson's auction rooms.
Five letters of Mary Lincoln were
sold. One accusing General Grant and
his wife OF heartlessness, for their
indifference to her distress. was
bought for $50. Another, asking a
friend to sell for her the black dress
she wore at Lncolns Inauguration
brought $40. A third letter, a reply
to her friends protest that to dis
pose Of her wardrobe was not in the
best taste. was sold for $40. A let
ter dated at Frankfort, and asking a
friend to urge her claim before con-
gress, was sold for $3.50.
An orderly book of the war Of 1919.
giving passwords, officers, and regi-
mental details, WAS bought by George
d. Smith, for $25.25.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-27

4 and o'clock thsrs was = recep-
ton. Among those invited were
Governor and Mr.. william eulser.
Mr.. ana Mrs. william Randolph
Hearst Senator Hoke Smith. Of
Georgia, end many prominent Wash
ingtonians and thetr wives, members
OF the State judiciary and other pub
lie officials.
Mr.. and Mrs. George G. Ruekeil
left yesterday for Biaekstone, where
they go to be present ut the grad
uation of their daughter. Miss
Ruskell, at the Blackstone institute
Miss Ruskell carries of the high
honors of the institute, and IL q very
charming young girl. The party will
return.4 tomorrow.
OF Interest
The marriage OF Miss Ethel Nc
Cormick. daughter of Mrs Isaac e.
Emerson. of Baltimore, Nd, and Mr..
Francis H. McAdoo, son of the sec
rotary Of the treasury, Mr.. William
G.. McAdoo. Is to take place on June
21st, probably at Brooklandwood. in
the Green Spring valley. The en-
gaRement was announced on May
18th. Mr.. McAdoo, who Ia q student
in the law school of Columbia will
be graduated IN June, and 1t has been
arranged that tho wedding shall take
place shortly afterward He and his
fiancee have known each other since
childhood, as tho country places Of
their parents were at Irvington-on-
the Hudson.
Personals.
Miss Martha Archer, OF Lexington,
is the guest OF Mrs. Beverly Ran
dolph, in North Shafer street.
Mrs. James Walden Jeffries and
little daughter are visiting the par
ents of the former, Mr.. and Mrs. g.
y. woodfIn. near Ashland. Mr.. JEFF
fries, who accompanied them. re-
turned to Warrenton yesterday.
Mr.. Nash Redd. of Norfolk. has re-
turned home after spending the
week In Richmond.
Miss Adelaide Donly has returned
to her home IN Park avenue, Norfolk.
after spending some time in Wash
ington and Richmond.
Miss T.ettice Woodward. who has
been spending some time at Gotham,
Albemarle county. Ia now the guest
Of her sister. Mrs, Joseph Cochran.
Of Folly" her country place In
stanton.
Mrs. r. n Taylor and Mrs. Hugh
Taylor are visiting friends in Staun-
ton.
Miss Anne Pierce. of Norfolk, is
tho guest of Judge and Mrs. D, C.
Richardson
Mr. william Henry Harrison has
returned from a recent visit to Ashe-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-27
MAN HURLED FIFTY
FEET BY A TRAIN
MANY PEOPLE WITNESSED AC.
CIDENT, BUT NONE COULD
GIVE WARNING,

Especial 10 The Richmond virginian)
CAPE CHARLES, VA, May 26.--
Mr.. Parker Marshall, aged seventy
three years, residing at Hallwood.
Va. was struck and instantly killed
by a New York. Philadelphia and
Norfolk express train at Hallwood
station at noon today. Mr.. Marshall.
attempted to cross the tracks about
hundred yards ahead OF tho en-
CINE, and Was thrown fifty feet on
the opposite side. landing on the
platform
The train was running at speed
of sixty miles per hour. Several by
ISLANDERS witnessed the accident, but
none of them could warn him OF the
approaching train.
Mr.. Marshall. had lived in the vi
cinity of Hallwood all his life. and
was a most respectable citizen. He
had been a local mail carrier for
more than twenty-five years between
Mappsville and Hallwood. He is sur
vived by a wife, three sons, one
daughter, and three brothers, all of
whom live on the Eastern Shore of
Virginia and Maryland: also a
nephew, Charles C. Marshall, who is
connected with the United Trust COM
pany, OF New York city.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-27
WEDDING FOLLOWS
DIVORCE DECREE
PRETTY MANICURiST MARRIES
SHORTLY AFTER SECURING
FREEDOM.

a few hours after she was granted
divorce yesterday in the Law and
Equity court from Ben Saxon Story,
son OF a prominent physician of Hap
py Jack, La, Mrs. Annie l.. Story. a
pretty manicurist, of sos North
Twenty -second street, formerly en-
pluyed at the Model barber shop on
East Main street. was married to Muir
doch h. Chisholm. Of this city.
Mrs. Story obtained the divorce on
statutory grounds She was carried
to Story in this city on May 10, 1910,
by the Rev. Gerald Culberson. A
child. two years old, remains in her
custody.
According to papers in the case,
Story made no response to two no.
tees OF the action sent him after suit
was instituted. He is said to have left
Richmond about a year ago
In getting a marriage license,
Chisholm gave his age as twentyfo
This is also the age of his bride.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-27

L. s: Every woman wants to be
slender nowadays, so l don't blame you,
and since this reliable and inexpensive
home remedy. parnotis. was discovered.
We may all make our figures 10 SUR
the latest mode. Parnotis allows you
to reduce flesh without danger or dis
comfort. and it leaves the SKIN urn
and unwrinkled. Simply get four
ounces of parnotis from your druggist
strain. Take Tablespoonful three
times a day. Avoid cereals, They are
too starchy. This remedy is cheap and
harmless and rapid in effect.
Ada s.: Your eyes are probably over
tired and eysrworkeds Rest the nerves.
brighten the color ana clear the lds
of Inflammation by this method. Dis
solve one ounce of crystoS in pint
of soft water. Drop . drops daily in
each eye. This is simple, economical
tonic If troubled with dark rings or
fabbiness under Your eyes try saturat-
ing a cloth in the solution and laying
II over the eyes while lying down. It
rests the nerves and starts circulation.
Both are necessary to beauty of eye.
Helen o.: You are one Of many who
ask me about egg shampoos, and !
gladly quote an eminent London beauty
specialist. The Shiny egg cannot dis
solve the scalp impurities. but adds TO
them so that the pores are completely
poses, causing the hair TO assume a
dead, dull color" | endorse every word.
Avoid eggs tand soap tool on your
hair TRY the fine preparation made
by stirring n teaspoonful canthrox In
cup of hot water. II ill bring out new
beauty possibilities In your hair, will
cure and prevent dandruff. and promote
growth and fuffiness. II removes ex-
cess oil,
liliah G.. | don't believe your-skin Is
seriously affected, and am sure 1t can
be easily helped. There is a prapara-
iion ! am always glad To recommend
because II is SO reliable and cheap and
easily made. And IL Is splendid sub
stitute for ordinary face powder which
is at the bottom of many complexion
tESa1llasss~s.-1-s-ssSs4 ri Sp urmHx.
water, add two teaspoonfuls of giy
cerine, stir thoroughly and let the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-27
MED|COS RECEIVE
DIPLOMAS TONIGHT
ExERCTSES AT CITY AUDITORIUM
BRING TO AN END MEDICAL .
COLLEGE YEAR.

The second day of the commence
ment exercises--finals in every sense
of the word for the old Medical Col
lege of Virginiar-which were inau-
eurated Sunday with the baccalaureate
sermon, was featured last night with
the adjunct faculty smoker. held in
the laboratory of the building, and
preceded by an address by DR.. Will
liam Fl. Taylor delivered in chemistry
hall DR.. Taylor, who has served on
the faculty of the old college for forty
three years. INDUCED in "reminiscences
which were thoroughly enjoyable to
the audience of three hundred or
more. composed Of the faculty, alumni
and graduates. who heard him. At the
smoker afterward alumni, faculty and
fledgling doctors rubbed elbows and
got acquainted.
The morning and afternoon were
devoted to clinics and demonstrations
In the college building and at Me-
mortal hospital. and were witnessed
by many of the alumni who have jour
neyed to Richmond for the commence
ment OF their alma mater.
The twenty-fifth annual meeting of
the Alumni association will be held
this morning at 10 o'clock in chemis-
try hall. followed by luncheon, and
the commencement exercises proper
will take place tonight In the City
auditorium. Dean Christopher Tomp-
kins will preside at these exercises
and Rev. Walter Russell Bowie, rec
tor of st Paurs Episcopal church.
Will deliver the parting address to
the graduates and present the
diplomas Following these exercises
the class banquet will take place at
the Commonwealth club.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-27
Al
|vANHOE LODGE
PASSES MAJORITY
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS CELE~
BRATE TWENTY-SECOND AM
NIvERsARY WITH BANQUET.

Featured by q banquet and speeched
from prominent members Of the or
der, Ivanhoe Lodge, No ~. knights
Of Pythias, celebrated Its twenty
second anniversary last evening IN
Leo Camp hall. John r. 1Aghtfoots
Jr., past chancellor, acted as toast
master
Captain James r. Bailey. grand
master of excheQuer. the first speaks
err Of the evening. made an Interests
ing talk on "Our Order" He I'M.
pressed upon the MEMBERS how es-
sential 1t was for them to attend the
meetings Of the order. He eulogized
the few men who organized tho hrst
lodge of Knights of Pythias in Wash
ington shortly after the War Between
the States.
J. Warren Booker spoke convince
ingly on What Does Our Order
Meant" while Joseph c. Taylor. past
chancellor. spoke on Ivannoe
Lodge" He reviewed the work OF the
lodge from the time 1t was organized
twenty-five years ago until now, tell
ing of the obstacles that had been
met and overcome, and of the good
the lodge had accomplished.
Impromptu speeches were made by
a number of the other members
among whom were II. X. Burke r.
NJ. Smith. s. T. Pulliam. J. r. Pyper.
J. l. Creery, J. C. Davis. and Charles
r. Norman.
The order In which some OF the
most prominent men of Richmond
are enrolled. Is at present in -four
ishing condition. 1t liz one of the
strongest for It's size in the South.
The committee in charge of tbs
celebration consisted of Walter n.
Freeman, J. Pryor Davis and Aubrey
H. Herndon.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-27
STYLISH COOK FINED,
HER ESCORT BONDED

On the charge OF raising a row in
Ginter Park car Sunday afternoon.
Lille Gregory, a stylishly dressed
young negro woman employed as cook
in Ginter Parkk, was fined $40 in
Police court yesterday. The trouble
started when she took seat in the
white" section Of the car and refused
to move when requested to do SO by
the conductor.
Dennis Brown. negro man. arrest
ed in connection with the same af-
fair, was placed under 1900 bond for
six months He drew a knife on the
conductor as the Gregory woman was
being elected from the car at First and
Broad streets.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-27

few weeks aGo. giving . draft for e17S
payable at the Citizen Bank OF Frank
linton. Last week. the draft came
back saying that Blackley had failed
to cover the amount
Mr.. Cauthorn then called At police
headquarters and placed the matter In
the hands Of Chief OF Detectives NC
MAhon who requested the franklin
ton authorities to arrest Biackiey.
1t appears, however. that the man
got away from that place before he
was located. When Captain Nc
Mahon learned yesterday tint Blackley
was in Richmond. he assigned Ser
geant Bailey to the case with the re-
suit that he was soon in custody.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-27
NEGRO Is FINED HEAVILY
FOR OPERATING SPEAKEASY

David Clarke. negro, was heavily
penalized in Police court yesterday for
operating speakeasy Sunday at 622
Stephenson street. Justice Crutch-
field fined him 500 and sent him to
jail for sixty days. In addition, a
$500 bond for twelve months was ex-
acted.
Two baskets Of bottled beer and
whiskey seized in the negro's place
were used as evidence against him.
sFRalsessgh-- asts attorney nfaidg x strong
effort to have him acquitted. it de-
policeman after being locked up. This
practically put an end to the hearing.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-27
COURT REFUSES
B. & 0. APPEAL.

The State Supreme court yesterday
refused an appeal asked by the Bal
timore and Ohio railroad from the
verdict of the Law and Chancery
Court of Norfolk. in which J. H. Mill
ner was given damages against the
corporation in the sum of $7Ts.l2.
Miner sued both the Baltimore and
Ohio and Chesapeake and Ohio for
alleged losses sustained in the ship
ment Of cattle from Harrisonburg TO
Norfolk. and in the lower court ths
Chesapeake and Ohio WAS let out, the
damages being assessed against thu
Baltimore and Ohio.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-27
RICHMOND MAN IS
KILLED BY AUTO

william NJ. Arnheim. prominent
merchant OF Tarboro, y. c., who was
killed in an automobile accident In
that city Sunday. was formerly resi-
dent Of Richmond. His wife was Miss
Lille Rosendorf, OF Richmond. His
body was brought here last night for
burial.
He was about forty years old and
was a brother Of Mrs. Milton Bloom
berg. of BETA West Grace street.
and Mrs. William II. Michael of
2323-A Hanover avenue. He was
first cousin OF Edward Morris, who
wife was Killed In the same accident
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-27
JUDGE ], 7. GOODRICH
To DELIVER ADDRESS
ACCEPTS INVITATION TO SPEAK
AT MEMORIAL DAY ExER-
CISES.

Judge John r Goolrick. Of Fred
ericksburg. will be the speaker next
Friday afternoon at the Confederate
Memorial Day exercises In hollywood
cemetery. -
The exercises will be presided over
by Lieutenant Governor James Taylor
delivered by Rev. James Power Smith.
All of the military organizations
save Richmond Howitzers. which are
attending the reunion at Chattanooga,
will take mart in the cermonies. Be-
sides the regular military organiza-
tions Of this city the Benedictins Mill
tary college cadets, Veterans from
lee and Pickett camps and the
veterans from the Soldiers home will
be in the parade. Colonel Joseph w.
Ridgood will be the chief marshal.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-27
TWO BANKRUPTS
FILE PETITIONS

Two Richmonders filed voluntary
petitioners in bankruptcy In the
United States District court yester-
day. Joseph Winters, a tailor. who
has a place of business at 200 Ia
North Sixth street, gave his nahili-
ties as s1.247.39. and his assets at
$3.50.
John Arts Ray Thompson, an en-
ploye Of the Atlantic Coast Line. was
the other bankrupt. He scheduled
his liabilities at s447.70 and his as
sets at $3.50.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-27
KILLED WITHIN HOUR
BY NEW MOTORCYCLE

Especial to The Richmond virginian.)
NEwBERN. N. c.. May 2s.-For-
rest Lee, aged twenty, oiler on reve-
nue. cutter Pamlico, within one hour
after he had come into possession OF
a new motorcycle. which he had pur-
chased, was instantly killed this az
ternoon. Riding the machine at top
speed and attempting to turn from
one street into another he dashed
into the curb and was hurled with
terrific force against tree. fracturing
hts skull.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-27
HOLD MEMORIAL DAY AT
NATIONAL CEMETERY

Memorial Day will be observed next
Friday afternoon ct 2 o'clock at Fort
Harrison, National cemetery, on the
Varina road. Professor J. T. Walker.
of this city. will deliver the opening
address. The other part of the pro-
gram will consist Of music. recitationsk
patriotic readings, songs and adj
dresses.
Following the program q volley will
fired over the dead who rest In the
cemetery.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-27
MERCHANTS ARE FINED
FOR OPERATING SUNDAY

In Police court yesterday. Justice
Crutchfeld imposed fines OF SIS each
on ten merchants charged with labor
ing on Sunday They are as follows:
S. Bernstein, III. Blanks. John Wool
folk, Ellen johnson. d. Silverman. E.
Silverman. A. N. Walport B. T. Wal
Ter. /. NJ. Cont, Thomas Lambrose.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-27
TRADER IS CHARGED
WITH HORSE THEFT
PURCHASES ANIMAL IN THIS
CITY AND DRAFT is NOT
HONORED AT BANK.

Charged with stealing horse from
N. c. Cauthorn, member of the Arm
of Cauthorn Brothers, 1917-19 East
Franklin street, ]. c.. Blackley, forty
seven years old. a horse trader of
Franklinton. N c.. was arrested yes
terday by Detective-Sergeant Bailey
and Locked -np at-1hs- EaiEst-Peliee~s
ton pending hearing in Police court
today.
Blackley. 1t is alleged, procured a
horse from the Cauthorn stables Z
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-27
HIGH SCHOOL HEARS
REV. EDWARD N. CALISH

Rev. Edward ". CaIish,- pastor OF
Beth Ahaba synagogue, spoke to the
students and faculty Of John Marshall
High school. yesterday morning in the
school auditorium. ,.- ..>
DR.. Calish spoke OF the work done
by the Society for the Prevention of
Cruelty to Animals and showed many
instances to illustrate this work. He
endeavored to encourage the members
OF the school in joining the society.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-27
judge For Charlotte Term.

Governor Mann yesterday desig
mated Judge II. w. Peatross, of the
Corporation court of Danville, to pre-
side over special term of Charlotte
county court next month for Judge
George j. Hundley. who has impor-
tant dockets in other counties,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-27
Torpedo ExpIodes. Hurting Boys.

While playing with railroad tor
pedo yesterday. Roy Kidd aged six.
500 North Twenty-fourth street, and
Albert Friar aged five. SIS North
Twenty street, Were severely
hurt about the face when it acciden-
tally exploded
The Washington times., 1913-01-01
CARL CASH|0N MAY.
join TROUPE FOR
PRELIMINARY WORK
Carolina Curver' Expected
to Work Out in Local
Gym.

Carl Cashion. the Carolina curver."
may come to Washington within a week
or so to work out at the Y. NJ. c. A
under the trained eye of Mike Martin.
The 1912 sensation of the Climbers
twirling STAFF. is doing work at his
home in Hunterville. n. c., but lacks
the services of a good catcher and, on
this account. ii is thought that he will
do much better here with John Henry
holding him up to the mark.
Manager Griffith is going TO have
quite class of preliminary workers
here this winter. Joe Engel. Buck
Barton, and Cashion will be the pitchers,
with John Henry and Dutch Munich
doing the windpad stunt. IL there Is
any value in a good getaway when the
curtain rolls up, Manager Griffith
wants it for his Climbers.
Lest any OF these lads ovcrdo this
preliminary work, Mike Martin will be
on hand every day. seeing that no arms
are allowed to become stiff. He will
knesd the pitching muscles of the young
athletes and all five should be right
when the training season opens.
The Washington times., 1913-01-01
SWAGGART LEADING
DEP MENTAL MEN
AS BEST BOWLER
Maintains Good Pace at Top
of Heap With 1888
Average.

While the Aggies have played fewer
games than others in the Departmental
League. they are leading the organiza-
tion by more than 100 points, topping
the Commissioners. second in the run
ming.
The leaders have won 10 and lost 8,
while the Commissioners have won l6
and lost. IL games. Drake. Gormen,
Field, McLennan. Rose, Norton and
Brown, representing the leaders, have
managed 10 topple 1874 pins for a team
average of &c., more than 20 pins better
than the next team.
Individual honors are brought down
by Swaggart. Of the Commissioners,
whose average for twenty-sevcn games
Is lsS. Drake and German are tied for
second place in the individual averages
with Isl each.
O'DonneIl. the veteran Navy bowler,
is far and away I'm the lead with 107
strikes in the greatest number OF strikes
made during the games played so far
on the schedule, and while his spares
aggregate l31, he has been able to get
but an average of ia.
Swaggart and Brosnan. of the Com
Inissioners, are second and third, respec-
lively, among the spare makers, while
Watson, of War, with 1876 spares, tops
all others I'm this respect.
The Washington times., 1913-01-01
RMY-NAW CONTEST
LAST CHANCE FOR
FANS THIS SEASON
Picked Men to Represent
Service Teams at Union
League Park.

What is expected to be the last foot
ball game of the season is that sched-
uled between the All-Army and ALL
Navy eleven, to take place at Union
League Park on Sunday next, at
o'clock.
II weather conditions are right two
teams. the pick of tue players in and
around Washington representing the
service elevens will hook up in what IS
looked upon as a good battle. All ar
rangements are completed by the two
managers and Hip Dugan has been
selected as referee.
Manager Thomas, who is getting the
Navy aggregation together, says he will
have a fast eleven on the field, and eX-
poets to have several days of good prac-
lice. Atwood, Barth. Reed, Smith,
Parks, Hawkins. Tupper. Redmond,
Thomas. Hale and Jones are signed to
play with the Navy.
AS the Eigilants' season is closed and
no other teams are expected to appear,
Sundays game Is looked upon as the
last opportunity to see football until
next season.