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The Hawaiian gazette., 1913-07-11

Dobskey is a mighty dangerous man
with the swatstick, for one cannot tell
Just how he is going TO hit or when.
Both his two'baggers were mighty
Tvats, and if he had run bit faster
he would have made three bases on
the hits,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-02
CITY EMPL0YE IS
HURT At PICNIC
DID NOT SEE TOP OF SLIDING
GATE AND THORNTON II.
GAULDING is IN HOSPITAL.

When Thornton p. Gauiding. who
Is in the employ of the city street
cleaning department. drove the mules
hauling water in a sprinkler to the
State fair grounds yesterday morning
under a sliding gate he failed to no.
tice the top rail of the gate and
as a result is in the Memorial hos
pital with a badly injured chest.
Mr.. Gaulding was to sprinkle the
water around the grounds for the
benefit of the labor people who held
their picnic there yesterday. From
his high perch his head reached over
the top OF the gate, He suffered
greatly from the acciden: and was
rushed to the Memorial hospital, by
the city ambulance. DR.. Cofer gave
him emergency treatment and Mr..
Gaulding is now under the care OF
DIR. c. c. Coleman.
Last night Mr.. Gau1ding was re-
ported to be resting we'll and is ex-
pected TO return to his home. 9t5
North Twenty-fifth street by the end
of the week.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-02
NO REPORT ON
WRECK INSPECTION
WILL BE MADE TO COMMISSION
SHORTLY-C. AND O. VICTIMS
AT HOSPITAL BETTER.

Report to the State corporation
commission OF the inspection of the
scene Of the Chesapeake and Ohio
wreck last week at Bremo Bluff, made
by Judge Rhea, of the commission,
and his assistants and officials of the
railroad, will be made in few days,
1t is expected. No intimation would
be given last night by Judge Rhea
of what the nature Of the report
would be.
From other sources It has been said
the track and roadbed Of the Ches-
apeake and Ohio at the scene Of the
wreck are in bad condition and in some
places tires are rotting under the rails.
The condition of the five persons
injured in the wreck who were
brought to this city and taken to
Grace hospital was last night re-
ported as rapidly improving. Con-
ductor J. G.. boswell. who Is was at
first feared was fatally injured, Is
recovering. The baRgaRemaster, p
B. Patterson. whose leg was broken,
and FL. f. Allen. of Petersburg, a
passenger who sustained a compound
fracture of the leg, also are getting
along toward recovery.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-02
OPEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
AT CHARLOTTESVILLE

CHARLOTTESVTTIsE, VA. Sept !.
With Indications that there will be
notwithstanding attendance during
the next session, the public schools
of the city will open tomorrow morn
ing, n meeting of the teachers hav-
ing been held today to map out this
work. Following is a list Of teachers
who will have charge OF the white
chools
High School-Tames W. Lane, prin-
cipal of the schools, Miss s. A. Moran.
Miss Carrie c. Burnley. Miss Emma
S. Moser, Miss Azile Berry, William
NICK. PhIpps, r. F. Webb. w. L
Sandidge. f. L. Kline and Roy Selden
Cook.
Elementary school--Misses Helen
c. Massie, Eunice LeGrande. Watkins,
Irene f. Briggs, Patue Prince Turn
bull. Ruth Burnley. Stella NJ. Meserol4,
Julia May Paulett, Ethel r. Estes,
Margaret G. Lewis, Cora e. Argcn-
bright. Mildred X. Thacker, Mildred
Burnley. Bessie NJ. Leftwich, EstelIe
Hartman, Helen Lane Daniel. Josie
Wright, Mrs Lucille Churchill Bur-
CESS. Misses Dorothy c. Veaie, Evelyn
Turnbull. Pearl V. Willoughby ana
Elizabeth Kelly.
observation-disclosures Fay Dillart.
Leila Jarman Bruffey. Aileen Martin,
Lillian c. Williamson.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-02
MURDERER MAKES
ESCAPE FROM JAIL
CRAIG ATKINSON FASHIONS KEY
+
TO FIT SUFFOLK PRISON
CELL.

Especial to Tho Richmond virginian.)
SUFFOLK. VA, Sept Sentenced
to serve eighteen years in State prison
for the murder of his father-in-law,
John Beale. prominent Southamp-
ton farmer, Craig Atkinson, last night
made his escape from the county jail
at CORTLAND. where he was confined
pending new trial Deputy Sheriff
j. Turner Ashby was notified of the
prisoners escape by two colored men
who got out at the same time, and
who were serving short terms.
Atkinson, who was taken very Ill
some time ago, had been removed at
the request of his physician and by
permission of the Commonwealth at
torney from the iron cage to a more
comfortable room below He Is a
1ocksmith and jeweler by trade and
made knife of piece of tin. fas-
tened In wooden handle and fash
toned two keys from wood 10 fit his
cell door and the outer door.
The negroes declared he Jumped
In an automobile and got away. A
fast car followed him, but he eluded
pursuit and is believed to have fed
to North Carolina.
Atkinson shot down his father-in-
law at the latter's gate year ago
when he had gone there to induce his
young wife, who had gone to her
father for protection, to return to
him.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-02
WANT ADVANTAGE
Of CAPITAL SCHOOLS

ALEXANDRIA, VA, Sept. 1.-The
school officials of Alexandria county
want to have the public school chill
dren of that county attend the public
high schools of Washington without
being compelled TO pay tuition fee
With this object in view a committee
consisting OF Messrs. Trimyer, Handy
and upman has been appointed to
confer with members of congress and
urge upon them the passage of a bill
granting that privilege
1t said that one-fourteenth OF the
territory of Alexandria county is
owned by the government. and this
Is urged as a reason why children
OF the county should be permitted
to attend the District high schools
without paying tuition fee. 1t is said
the financial condition Of the county
Will not permit it at this time to
maintain high school.
Several hundred permits were today
issued to white children to attend the
public schools. The work of issuing
permits was begun at O'Clock this
morning at Armory hall and ended
for the day at 2 o'clock this after
noon. They are being issued by Har-
ny Kirk, clerk of the city school board,
ana he is being assisted by Harrie
White
The armory throughout the time
was thronged with children, many of
them being accompanied by their par
ents. Immediately after obtaining
permits the children went TO the
schools and were assigned to the
grades they Will be In at this scholas-
tic term and had their book lists
by the teachers This will
give them the remainder of the week
IN which to obtain the necessary
books, as the schools VIII not reopen
for studies until Monday morning
next.
Permits to white children will be
also issued tomorrow and Wednes.
day and permits TO colored children
viii be issued Thursday at the same
hours.
The public schools OF Alexandria
county Will reopen for studies Sep
TENDER 22nd This coming session
VIII be ten months. one Of the long
st terms ever before held by the coun-
" schools
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-02
SENATOR LINCOLN
|. RENTERS POLITICS
FORMER REPUBLICAN LEADER
ACCEPTS NOMINATION FOR
STATE SENATE.

Especial to The Richmond virginian.
BRISTOL, VA. Sept. f.--Ex-S Sen
ator A. T. Lincoln, of Marion, one OF
the best known Republican political
leaders in Virginia. and former
power in his party IN the State SEN
ate, today re-entered politics by ac-
cepting the Republican nomination
to represent Smith county In the
lower house.
Lincoln is a State vice-president
of the Anti-Saloon league, and one OF
the most vigorous "Statewiders'' in
Virginia. Until two years ago he was
invincible in the local senatorial dis
trict but the Dem ocrats saw that he
was getting much strength from the
prohibition element of both parties.
so they put out the late senator d. G.
Cummin on a Statewide platform and
Lincoln was defeated. He recently
refused his party's nomination as a
candidate to succeed Senator Cum
mings.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-02
KNOWS NOTHING Of
REORGANIZATION
PRESIDENT WALTERS COULD
NOT CONFIRM COMMON
WEALTH REPORT.

Though report was heard yester-
day afternoon that there Is a move
ment under way for the reorganiza
ton of the Commonwealth bank
which closed its doors Friday night
President w L. Walters, of the insti-
tuition. last night said he knew moth
ing OF such movement
The report was that the bank will
be reorganized. new capital being in
vested. and that the business of the
bank will be continued
The receivers named by Judge Mon
cure in the Chancery court Saturday,
J. r. LAghtfoot. Jr., and James W.
Gordon. yesterday executed the re-
quired bond. $3.50. 600. The sureties
are the United States Fidelity and
Guarantee company and the Fidelity
and Deposit company of Maryland
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-02
SOUTH RICHMOND AND
PETERSBURG
MAYO BRIDGE NOW
OPEN TO TRAFFIC
NEW STRUCTURE WAS TURNED
OVER TO CITY YESTERDAY BY
CONTRACTOR SMITH.

Contractor I. ]. Smith yesterday
turned the new Mayo bridge, which
has just l,een constructed at a cost of
sa0l.070. over TO the city, and notified
the chamber OF commerce that the
formal opening exercises could be
held any time after today.
The bridge is now open to traffic
and a large number of South Rich
monders thrangec the structure yes
terday afternoon. The opening OF this
new bridge will mean much to The
people OF the Southsi who are en- d.
ployed on the moth side OF tho river.
Those who are employed in tns d,wn
town and central sections of Rich
mond will now need only a few min
utes to take them to and from IL cir
daily labor.
It took Contractor Smith and his
force OF workmen two years and two
months to c.prno etc the massive str,lc-
ture. ne was awarded the contract
July I. 1911, and was to have com.
pleted It in one year However, sew
eral spans Of the bridge were torn
down at interval In by the freshets and
the time in which to complete 1t was
extended by the city council.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-02
Open AIR MARRIAGE
At FAIR GROUNDS
MISS PITMAN BECOMES WIFE or
ID. G. HAWKINS BEFORE #
MULTITUDE.

A unique feature of the Labor day
celebration yesterday at the Fair
grounds was the marriage OF d. c.
Hawkins. Of South Richmond, and
Miss Annie c. Pitman, of Wilson. N.
C.. The ceremony was performed in
the presence of a large crowd of ho1i-
day folks. by Rev L. F. Jones, OF
the Fulton Baptist church.
After the ceremony the couple was
presented by the Trades and Labor
council with a complete suite of furni-
ture, as prize for their efforts in
helping make the celebration sue
cess.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-02
NO STRIKE CALLED
BY CLERKS AS YET

Officers Of the National Association
of Railway Clerks are resting on their
oars. The question Of recognition Of
the organization of the clerks. which
VIII ultimately lead to Improvement
In their hours and working cundi-
lions, has been put up To the officials
of the Chesapeake and Ohio.
Ii was announced yesterday that
additional returns from the poll of the
clerks had been sent in. bringing the
percentage favorlng a strike up To
about a9 Fer cent on a very fun vote.
A strike may be called today.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-02
Carneal's Condition Improved.

The condition Of J. r. Carneai. Of
4i2 North Allen avenue. who il at
Stuart Circle hospital suffering IA
broken rib as a result OF being struck
by an automobile at Semmes avenue
and Chesterfield street early Friday.
was reported last nisht as being i'm
proved.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-02
Case of Mutter Continued, :.

Security in the sum OF $500 was
given yesterday In Police court for the
appearance September 18th of ]. M.
Mutter. charged with false swearing.
for trial. Mutter II alleged to have
sworn Mollie T. DUNN was twenty-one
when application was made at the Of
hco Of the clerk Of the Hastings
court for = Iicense for. her marriage
to Percy billiard. the young people
were married ana - now In the
North on their wed6ane trim
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-02
Question of Foolishness.

farmer was asked to buy q
bicycle. a bicycle won't eat it's head
on sa'S the salesman. They're
cheap row, and can let you have one
for s35.
Il guess I'd rather pat the s35 into
a COW" said th@ farmer. reaectlveiy
." Ha ha, So laughed the hardware
man. you'd look mighty foolish, rid
Ing around Your farm on a cow. now.
wouldn't you?"
We'll | dunno" said the farmer.
mo more foolish than / would milk
ing bicycle. Christian REGISTER.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-02
About Sale of Ice.

A meeting of the subcommittee on
ordinances will be held this after
noon at d 80 o'clock. A number of
matters. mainly ,those OF granting
permits Tor the construction of stables.
and for the regulation of the sale of
ice. will be considered.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-02
Finally Fell on.

Don't you think man is greatly in
ffuenced by his environment
Not always, | once knew man
who drove a sprlnklin cart for nine
years and died Of acute alcoholism "--
Birmingham Age-Herald.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-02
Citizens Contribute $500.

Citizens OF Petersburg have con-
trihuted $500 towards improving the
Richmond Petersburg turnpike. ana
It Is very probable that the Chester
neld board OF supervisors will con-
tribute a like amount at the next
meeting. The members Of the board
are considering a petition relative to
this matter and definite action will be
taken at the regular monthly meet
ing.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-02
For Selling on Sunday.

Fines of SIS each were imposed in
Police court yesterday morning upon
Mike Toney and Joseph Funia. con-.
fectioners, who were arrested Sunday
night on charge of working on Sum-
day.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-02
HOLIDAY Ohseryeti.

In observance OF Labor Day general
holiday was observed throughout
South Richmond. Holiday hours were
observed at Manchester postal station,
while the municipal offices remained
closed the entire day.
Although out of the ordinary, South
Richmond was not without excitement
yesterday. A parade through the prin-
cipal streets III the Southside was
given by the Saenger circus, This at
tracted considerable attention.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-02
Council Meets Tonirht.

At $50 O'Clock tonight the common
council will meet in monthly session.
There will be number of matterf
of more or less importance to be cons
sidered.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-02
Personal.


Misses jamie Walker, Of Thirteenth
and Porter streets: Frances Primer. of
Suffolk. and little Virginia and
Florence BEDFORD are the guests of
Mrs. Harry Lauder in Ashland.
Mrs. ]. M. Reynolds and daughters
Misses Estelie ana Ruth, are visiting
relatives In Stafford county.
Miss Lucy N. Walden Is the guest
OF Miss Louise Michaux. of Powhatan
county.
Mrs. Thomas Daffron and children
are sojournins In Buckroe for sew
eral days.
Mrs. b. NJ. Robertson, who has been
visiting her daughter. Mrs Daniel
Bridgefor.h, ~ Kenhridge, Va, has
returned home.
M. and Ms. b. r. Leadbetter are
visiting in washington and Baltimore.
G. A. Blankenship has returned
home. after weeks stay at Noun
tain Lake. Va.
Miss Zeuline Du Val. who has been
visiting in Atlanta, Ga. has returned
home.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-02
Arranging Program.

A special committee appointed last
Saturday afternoon at a special meet
ing Of Chesterfield chapter. United
Daughter OF the Confederacy. Is ar
ranging a program for the Confeder-
ate day exercises at Chesterfield court
house. September 18th.
The feature of the occasion will be
an address of Hon. Henry c. Stuart
Democratic nominee for governor of
Virginia
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-02
Funeral OF Mrs. Roach,

The funeral OF Mrs. ElIxabeth
Roach wife of Elijah Roach. who
died Sunday afternoon at o'clock in
her home, 1904 Boston avenue. Oak
Grove. will be conducted this after
noon at 4 o'clock from Asbury Metho-
dist church. The burial win be In
Maury cemetery.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-02
AT CRAFTS HALL

A request for an estimate Of f16
cost of putting your Piano or P1ayoe4
Piano In perfect condition while yCu
are on your vacation places you 49,
der no obligation. You'll be surprf1o4
at the little cost. Call, write 90
phone
Broad at Second Street.
Richmond. Va.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-02

Rev. WlHiam c. Sale, who severed
his connection with Weatherforj
Memorial Baptist church last Sun
day morning at the regular service,
will leave with his family Thursday
for Louisville. KY, where he will be-
gin his evangeIistic work.
Mr.. Sale has been very successful
during his stay of three years, and
the members Of the congregation of
weatherford church will be sorry TO
see him leave.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-02

YORK September A.
retired
of
akan s among themselves General Miles quoted
London
guilty
sAn rs Coi1nbh college insestg
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-02
Picnic Is Successful,

The all-day picnic given by Stone
wall Jackson Aerse Of Eagles yester-
,.ry at the old Drewry mansion, in
Chesterfield county, overlooking the
James river, WAS one of the most sue
cssfui ones ever held by the lodge.
All kinds cf prizes donated by the
merchants If South Richmond were
given to the winners OF the various
events. One of the principal features
OF the occasion was the large pot of
Brunswick stew.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-02

Memo Hohhmo, a Japanese con,
necteG with the crime In South Rich
mond, whu was arre''ed Sunday af-
ternoon by Policeman Sharp on n
charge Of bat ing in the river near
the pump hnose, was dismissed yes
terday by Magistrate Franklin In
Police court, part II. owing to his
ignorance OF the laws CT Virginia.
A number Of other cases fired
Squire Franklin. but most of them
were postponed until thiss morning,
By which time Justice Maurice will be
back from bis visit to his farm in
Buckingham county.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-02
southside Elks VIII Help.

South Richmond Elks are prepar-
ing to do their part towards entertain
ing the visiting Elks, who will begin
their annual convention here this
morning. Many of the merchants of
the Southside are displaying the
United States flag in honor Of the
The Glenwood post., 1913-12-27
THE ANGELIC CHon

01s Of tho most delightful enter,
tainments it has been the privilege Of
Glenwood people to enjoy in many
months was the Christmas cantata reA.
dered last Sunday evening At the Meth
odist church by the church choir sad
neighboring singers who kindly gave
their services toward the affair.
The appropriateness of the selections
and the excsllsnt manner in Which It
was rendered very ittiasH sshsssa il
tie Christass ssassa. N PSQa1
Which wss sassasl cut n i..ltasss
f11isa aaAsr ~ ab,s Aisss1isa- It
- 0sseol = Ksia ~ hiGA,y plsae
~ ~ tA1Sp Aa1lSSpe tAnk ~
6eDa sts7SSsS1 81 ~ 15nos,Sa1e1st;
|asa Pssved Tat 0ssaWssA = By 10
means sAort ON musical t.sssA
Following is the program rendered:
Opening -wonan's chorus, "Hark,
What Music Fills the Sky"
Soprano Wright, Miss sham.
lin, Mrs. Klein, Miss Howe and
Miss Poole.
Alto.-Mrs. Larimie, Mrs. Kob, Miss
Nebel and Miss Allison.
Contralto and Tenor Solo-"Ther'
Came Three Kings" and Silent Night ~
with male quartette.
Soloists-Miss Nebel and Mr.. Kings
bury.
Male Quartet-Messrs. Kob, French,
Hubbard and Bartlett.
Recitative-"And There Were Shep,
herds.
Contralto Solo-Mrs. Kob with mixed
chorus.
Mixed Quartet-" Bethlehem" Mrs
Klein, Miss Allison, Messrs. French
and Bartlett.
Soprano Solo-Mary's Manger song
Mrs. Klein.
Mems Chorus-"An Ny Heart Re
joices."
Messrs. French, Kingsburv. Kob
Dickson, Hubbard and Bartlett.
Solo-"Hail the Wondrous Strang
|er." Mrs. Wright.
Woman's Chorus Hark, Hark, NJ
Soul"
Final chorus-'tHail to the Lord ;,
A1ointed."
The Glenwood post., 1913-12-27

Eran fron william B. Green, secretary
Il the Unitsl Mine Woskes at Ia
diaaaPohs, giving $1,000 to the union
relief fund. 1t vas followed sAsrtly
by q message froa Butte, No,ts.a,
saying that federation nAenbers in thst
city could be called spo. fer any
amount up to ~, 1000.
Aoyer said that he had with diff.
Guilty kept in bounds the parents and
other relatives of victims of the panic.
The report that an enemy Of the union
had started the panic spread rapidly
among the strikers and there were
threats of reprisals. The head of the
organization pointed out that the ab-
sence of an untoward act was but an
other example of the restraint which
he said had characterized the action
of the strikers from the beginning of
the trouble five months ago.
The Glenwood post., 1913-12-27
HOME IRON oo1Lnss

Many Glenwood homes have been
made the happier the past week by the
arrival of the student members who
have returned to spend the yuletiGa
period with the loved ones and to
make brief visit with those they have
known in other days
Not the least pleasant feature of col
le2e life is the opportunity of oecas-
ionally taking advantage of q holiday
to visit the home folks and to review
the days of high school and to mee5
the neighbors and friends who seem
much nearer to the young men ana
women and who take q great deal more
interest in them than do those whom
they have met in their few months ;
stay in the college town.
Glenwood is proud of her student
contingent and in this she is fully JUS
titled for they are the cream of the
young manhood and womanhood of the
city and We are all glad to encourage
these young people TO equip themselves
for the real service of life Those
who came home at the beginning Of
this week to spend the Christmas holi-
days are.
Grover Barrier, Irwin and Lyle
Lowe, Beatrice and Gladys Drach, Har-
old McKissaek, Kenneth Smith, Will
liam Walters, and Ray Dickson from
the State University at Boulder; Eu-
gene Cross, Henry French and Gladys
Robertson from Colorado College: Ber-
nice Hubbard, Bob and Paul Prison
from the Agricultural College at Fort
Collins.
The Glenwood post., 1913-12-27
"oos AID ~oas

Net Ill The heroes aeh;sve distinction
- ~ battle field, bst many i. Aun.
BIZ walks Of kfe aAd who are never
known to fane are highly deserving Of
the title Of hsroes.
In connection WITH tie appalling
mise disaster at New Castle lsst week
In which ~ aen lsst their lives tho
work II reseuing tie bodies Of ths lead
asA searching for any WHO might BE-
alive required courage and herois1
greater than 10 sonetines necessary
to face an enemy On the battle field.
In this cosnectio4 tho Post has
learned that e Thonas Of the South
Canon Y: Aid team Was especially
aggressive in searching for and bring
ing out Of the miae the mangled bodies
Of the victims a1d - IL credited with
bringing to the surface q bodies.
Three others who are deserving of
especial mention are Dan Lewis and
Vince Ward Of South Csaol and Tom
Davis ef Gslch.
A.l then we arc As3d tAas 1oss Davis
proved hi.ssaf 80 Il ~ Asssss Il
ths day Sy lsadaine ~ sssssS party
thEoseA ~ ni.e, sfles wAe1s ~