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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-12-11
MRS. M. BOSWORTH
DIES AT BRIGHTON

Brighton, Dec. 9.--Mrs. Matte Bos-
worth died at the home of her son
Mart in Oskaloosa, where she had
gone two months ago to make her
home She had been a resident of
Brighton for 80 years.
Her remains will be taken to Clay
today and buried beside her husband
who has been dead a number of years.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-12-11
FREMONT PIONEER
lsAsst2,
BURIED SUNDAY

Fremont Dec. Sam r. Cannon
pioneer citizen and business man OF
Fremont and Mahaska county, passed
away at his home Friday evening, Dec.
5, at 1888 o'clock, after long suffering
with Bright's disease. The funeral was
held Sunday afternoon from the FIRE.
mont Baptist church and was conduct
ed by the Masonic bodies. Interment
was made in Fremont cemetery.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-12-11
BlA.

J. r. Wall, clerk Of the state auditors
office in Des Moines, was in Abba yes
terday.
Rev. w. S. Gardner who was former
ly pastor of the Methodist church here
but is now located at New Sharon, at
tended the tabernacle meeting last
night.
The Kings Daughters met at
o'clock today at the u. P. church and
elected officers for the coming year,
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-12-11
BT!XTON POSTOFFICE
ROBBED OF STAMPS

Abba, Dec. 9.-Sheriff w. B. Griffin
was called to Buxton Monday where
the postoffice was broken into and the
safe blown open. About 81 worth Of
stamps were stolen. Two parties were
arrested but proving they were not the
guilty ones we're turned loose.
In the district court the case Of
Laura E. Hunt VS.. the Wabash railway
will probably go to the jury today.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-12-11

the guests Of the college. They will be
nresented to President Wilson next
Saturday, and will be the guests OF
Secretary of Agriculture while in
Washington. After week spent III
viewing the sights of the national cap
ital they will return to Iowa by way
Of Baltimore. New YORK CITY, ana
Niagara Falls.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-12-11
ST..LOUIS MINISTER
ACCEPTS IOWA CALL

Mt. Pleasant, Dec, 9.--After being
without a regular pastor since the
resignation of Rev. A. D. Mckay last
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-06-24
CUSTOMS FIGHT
WON BY NORFOLK
1t Is Designated as Headquarters
for Virginia District Under
Reorganization.

Washington June ~ --Snrrntary
McAdoo n, no .r,a
has nc; sa,.,o6 -, s, pep'i .'.ici,'.
In tho sou,b So 49, t,s,ni',,.,
the customs service am J.. ,,o,, -,
tic.lIy nrcna,.a n -
swcenInc cn.tor.s roo,..at,a,, M
country over on ruj,
J,cksonv,lla ,ill ~, ,s
terv IF tbo LYortd, ~ ,',,
some Treasur, om"t,. 49,, ~ ~
should he tho he.1nna,,ars =, ~. AZ
trict bccauso +; ia s,ta 10 -,
business of IN, ., =.
mar that ~ ia,l,c,,i,I a.
been decided that nndar nv nd" ~ Jus" -
reorganization as s.n, 10 Conrrcss nv
former Prcsidon. r,f, 4, !. ,r,ror,
tive TIM, Jacl,sory,li, he n,z,,f,n,
as tho ho,d,ua,,.rs ,,ns,a..
g. ,,ior,,a - o' me co''cCtoi
mcn,s of tSa sar,,"@ inc rePun:e-
- ~, ~, ~ ..'' Is adoe9' nov"
"il spend much
VI ms l''hS AZ 'mra.
poio"seH controversy In N'r-
Sin'" o"'"eeh Nor.olk and Newport
headquarters OF the collector OF Gus
toms has been decided in Norto!k's
favor TreaSury 5ftcials, in drawing
the reorganization plan originally
compromised jhc situation by making
Norfolk and Newport News the Joint
Heauiudi teIS g! Virginia, empowering
the collector 10 divide equallN his
time between tho two ports While
there is some ambiguity in tho nhrase
ology of the plan As sent 70 Congress
by former Presidnnf Tart vim 81
cronce To virginia I, &c al, ,h., ,,,,
doubtcdlv the formn, prasidcnt n,o,,,
Norfolk ia ho ,bn hoaan,ar,nr. -
ma came, ,o,,m. n "", 80 >, 81"
o,It ,erieI,tio.,
FIorida ~. co,ia", ,,h III
,,<s,,,,.., 80, "i'houSh ms
-. - io!h' VIII
So! ms ''iHe AZ Newport
As hnallN declded upon. the new
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-06-24
PLANT PURCHASED
BY JACOB D0LD CO.
Packing Business Will Be Done
on Large Scale Near
Alexandria.

Especial TO The Times Dispatch
Alexandria, Va, June 23.-The Capt.
tai Refining Company. recently or
sanized under the Virginia laws has
purchased the plant OF the old Co
lumbia Cotton oil and Provision Cor
Junction. Alexandria County This
concern is subsidiary Of the Jacob
Dold Packing Company. a $4,000, 600
corporation, who's" main plant is To-
Gated at Buffalo. " Y. with branches
in Liverpool. Eng: Wichita. Kan: Kan
sas City, Mo. and Richmond. The new
concern = is repairing the plant. and
VIII begin active operations about
september 1 next.
In its charter the new company is
given the power to conduct a slaughter
house business. erect and maintain
abattoirs. stock yards. deal generally
in live stock, poultry, FISH and game.
While its business for the present
VIII be general refining one. it is
understood hat ii later intends TO
build stock yards and abattoirs and
10 engage in other business authorized
IN its charter. as we'll as to manufac-
ture ice on large scale.
The plant which the company has
acquired is said to he the best equipped
plant of its kind in the country. and
cost 100000 to build After it's COM
pletion it was run by the Columbia
cotton Oil and Provision Corporation
Tor about a year. when that company
met with serious financial reverses
and eventually went into bankruptcy
The property was sold in bankruptcy
proceedings TO the Washington Re-
hning Company about a year ago. but
mat company never actively operated
H. Several weeks ago IL was pur-
chased by the Jacob Dold Packing
Company. which organized the present
company.
Officers recently chosen by the com
pany are: Jacob C. Dold. president:
William l.. Marcy. treasurer; Leo p.
Harlow. this city, secretary and at
tOrney
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-06-24
S WANSON WILL
Be AT UNWILLING
Senator Accepts Invitation to
Make Address at Sussex
Courthouse.

Waveriy Va, June 23.-The Sussex
Chapter. United Daughters OF the Con
federacy. have purchased handsome
shaft At cost of $500. which has al.
ready been erected upon the public
square at Sussex Courthouse The
chapter has hNed August 6 as the date
for the unvcilinr, and Senator swan
son has accepted an Invitation to make
the principal address. other speakers
Will also bc present
During the thunderstorm here last
night the lightning struck the power
plant Of the Waverly Light ana Power
Company destroying the efficiency Of
the dynamo. and putting the town in
absolute darkness. The company viii
purchase q new dynamo. and homes to
have the town well lighted again with
IN the next few days The damage
done TO the plant is estimated TO be
about $1,000. The plant was partially
covered by Insurance
The j. l.. Bradshaw Lumber COMPANY
now has in operation it's new heading
mil located at the junction OF the
Southern and Norfolk and Western
Railroads. in Wavcrly. The company
Is also erecting an ice plant. ana il is
expected wlll be in operation by july
-.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-06-24
Bristol's ''Whte Way" Is Formally Opened


tSpeciai TO The Times Dispatch
Bristol. Va. June 23.-With bands
playing, nags waving and the business
centre IN gay attire, and thousands of
enthusiastic Bristolians and a large
number Of visitors on the streets.
Bristol celebrated the formal open
ing OF her splendid White Way
The principal streets were thronged.
and IL Is estimated that more than
half the entire population of Bristol
witnessed the turning on of the
lights and the public parade follow
ing.
The occasion marked another. mile
has been. Travelled by Bristol with dig
nifty and persistent speed in recent
years.
Rapid advancement has been made
along all lines including the building
Of good streets. constructing sewers
and providing, modern buildings. and
IN the extending OF stone highways
through the adjoining counties. but
in no one thing has Bristol shone forth
more more re, rcspiendently than in her adj
two OF three years modern automatic
business signs have been Increasing.
until the business streets were we'll
lighted from this source alone. This
began with the installation of Bristors
s gre slogan sign which stands at
whose letters in the name, Bristol"
are eight feet in perpendicular length.
Ihesc letters burn brightly above a
constantly twinkling star. beneath
Bristol
New Standards Illuminated.
saturday night more than 200 stan
dards bearing from three to nve
lights each. we're formally Illuminated
These standards cover the largest
area ever lighted in this way In a
city the size OF Bristol. state and Cum
berland Streets and all other business
thoroughfnres N" now Hood or mel
low light, radiating from large
frosted globes.
The occasion was celebrated I'm i'm
posing style. the Bristol Board Of
Trade having made all arrangements
Following stirring band selections
Miss Thelma Smith, the talented young
inuehter or Nh ana Mrs RitS,ard -.
smith was introduced. and she grace
fully shifted the switch. which turned
on hundreds Of brilliant lights. in
the business section. The young wo-
man upoR whom this honor was be-
slowed Is daughter Of Richard D.
smith. chairman OF the Light Com
mittcc.
Following the ceremony incident to
the turning on Of the lights appro-
pirate talks were made by Mayor John
II. Faucette aud Mayor George NJ
Warren. Of Tennessee and Virginia
respcctively.
Parade Is Formed.
was formed IN the following order:
police. Bristols fire apparatus. Bris-
tolls military hand. the MAYORS and
Board Of Trade officials and visitors
in automobiles. the CITY councilmcn
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-06-24
ANNUAL RALLY is 0N.
Indy MnccabccS of Virginia Meeting
nj Charlottesville.
Especial to The Times Dispatc

Special to The Times Dispat ch.
Charlottesville. Va, June 23.-Thc an
pual State rally OF Lady A!accabees
opened tonight in Carriers Hall. with
Miss Eta NJ. England. OF Norfolk. State
comma nder, presiding. one hundred
delegates We're present. those from
Norfolk and Richmond coming in two
special coaches. Four cities sent their
degree teams Richmond, Norfolk
Newport News and Alexandria. The
representative OF the supreme lodge
here is Mrs Nellie e. Hippert. of AK
ron, O. financial auditor.
At to-nights session of the order
the delegates We're welcomed by Judg
y. u pabncy. OF the Corporation Court,
and addresses were made by Mrs Hip
pert and Sir knight S. f.. Lushbaugh,
OF Charlottesville. Tent No. "a. knights
OF Maccabees. The program was in
terspersed with vocal solos. recitations
and instrumental duets Past state
on behalf OF Charlottesville Tent No
-, presented Mrs. Hippert with solid
silver mesh bag.
Tomorrow morning will be devoted
to sightseeing. The visitors will be
taken on tallyho rides to Monticello
and other points OF historic interest.
The second days session Will open at
p. NJ
The Lady Maccabces have member
ship Of 400 in this state. with $125.000
invested in Virginia bonds There are
two hives in Charlottesville Nos 7 and
5. with. total membership OF sixty
five
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-06-24
ont Royal. MIR. Keith. of warren,o,

Front Royal: Mr.. Keith, of Warrenton.
and Judge II. G. Jackson. OF this city.
IL meets each November in Richmond
and each fourth Wednesday in June
at Roanoke. The board is appointed
ny me Governor on recommendation
OF the Court OF Appeals The board
will hold preliminary meeting at the
Hotel Roanoke. and il is expected
names Of successful applicants for Ii
cense TO practice law viii be announced
Thursday evening. In the absence of
the secretary of the board. who has
not yet reached the city, 1t could not
be learned to-day the exact number
of persons who V i'll apply for eXamin-
alton but il is understood the class
VIII number nearly 100
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-06-24
HARTFORD MAY GET
ART TREASURES
[srecIal to INC Times.Disnatch. ]

Hartford, Conn. June 23.-According
TO information received here by
n relative OF the Morgan family. some
OF the priceless Morgan art treasures
arc 10 have their permanent exhibition
abode in this city in the beautiful
Morgan memorial erected by the late
j. Pierpcnt Morgan to the memory of
MS father Junius Spencer Morgan. and
turned over 10 the trustees hast week
Just how much OF the collection will
he sent Ia Hartford is not exactly
known by JoAn +. Morgan. il was said
tonight, but intimate friends of his
nave enthusiastically figured out that
about one-third will come to Hartford
after they have been exhibited for
some time in the Metropolitan Museum
The Morgan viii leaves their dispo-
sition TO the present j. T. Morgan. but
me late nnancicr. several months be-
fore his death. made tentative sueces
lions that some of the works come
here.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-06-24
constitutionnlity Questioned.

Especial to The Times Dispatch
Fayetteville. y. G., June a3.-The
constitutionality of the recently organ
lied Recorders Court was called into
question to-day, when Attorney +. c.
Davis made "a motion to Quash an in
dictment against John Garvin. charged
with Illicit distilling. Garvin was held
guilty by the Recorder on circum-
stantial evidence, and sentenced to six
months on the county roads, from
which Garvin appealed TO the Superior
Court. and was placed under $500 bond
Motion to quash was based upon the
claim that the act creating the Re-
corder's Court was an unconstitutional
exercise of Legislative authority
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-06-24
MRS. GORDON RECOVERING.
Physicians Believe Her Sight VIII No,
he Unmarried

Especial to The Times Dispatch
Fredericksburg. Va, June 23--AIrs.
Robert O Gordon. of Spotsvlyania
County. who was so severely burned
a few days ago and brought to the
Mary Washington Hospital here for
treatment has so far recovered as 10
be able to return to her home II
was feared that she would lose her
eNesight hut physicians now declare
that her sight viii he unimpaired
T. Stoke!cy Coleman. Common
wealth's attorney of Spotsylvania
County. is critically i'll at his home
at Spotsylvania Courthouse. with ty-
phoid fever.
Frof. + NJ Alexander who for three
years has heer principal OF the high
school az orange. has accepted no
sition as principal OF the high school
at Cape Charles on the Eastern Shore
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-06-24
W. G. L. L. Institute.

\ Woman's Christian Temperance
Union institute Will be held on We'd
nesday AT the Second Baptist Church.
with morning and afternoon sessions.
II Will be day OF education in tenn
perance work, with an insight into
what is being done by the great or
Ganization for the uplift OF humanity
and the overthrow Of the liquor traf-
tc. Mrs. Howard NJ. Hoge. State presi-
dent OF the organization. will he pres
ent, and viii address the institute.
and there Will probably be other ad
dresses An attractive program has
been prepared for each session
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-06-24
GROUNDS MAY BE ENLARGED
Holy See Is Negotiating for Purchas,
Of Pine Wonds.

Rome, lure 2'.--Uwinc to tho pre-
carious health of the Pope. after HE
recent illness, il is understood nero-
tiations are going on between the HOLY
See and Prince Torliano for the pur-
chase of pine wood owned by tho
prince. which lies close 10 the Vati-
can gardens. This wood can be reach
ed either by means OF an UNDERGROUND
passage or an archway. and would en-
able the Pope To enjoy n very much
larger area for his walks. This sec
ton allows a magnificent view of the
Roman Campagna towards the Med
iterranean.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-06-24
SECRETARY WILSON FAVORS
SHORTER WORK DAYS

Philadelphia. June GA universal
eight hour law for railroad worke rs
and the perfecting Of "A system whereby
trainmen will he enabled To spend their
time OFF at their homes are reforms to
Secretary OF Labor in the principal
address at the annual memorial SER
vice of the Brotherhood OF Railroad
Trainmen and other union railroad or
Senizations here There is no
economic reason why railroad labor
schedule should cali for sixteen hours
as the maximum OF days lAbor and
the time viii come. when the day will
be shortened. said Secretary Wilson.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-06-24
EXAMINATION IN LAW.
Mnny Candidates Are Expected to
Present Themselves for Test.


Roanoke Va, June 23-Thc Virginia
Board OF Law Examiners Will hold it's
regular June session in the auditorium
OF the Roanoke High School building
"Wednesday. June -. when. IL is expect
ed. large class will present Itself for
examination Many OF those expected
to come before the board are persons
who failed 10 pass at the Richmond
examination last November. Sew
eral Roanoke men are scheduled
to go before the board and a dozen
or more prospective attorneys have
been busy for week or more prepar-
ing for the test.
The board OF examiners is made up
of Robert Hughes. OF Norfolk William
Leigh. of 0anville; Mr.. Weaver. of
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-06-24
FIGHTS no ENTER BLAZE.
Daring smoke Eater" Captain Dernnred n
Fire Saved by Comrades

New York. June 23-Captnin Timothv
crowley. OF Engine Company 81 an acting
battalion chief and known as one OF the
most daring smoke eaters in the fire de-
partment. while temporarily out of his
mind from the effects OF smoke. fought des.
nerateiy 20 enter burning building al IS
Thomas street. against the orders OF his st,-
perior officer and the protests OF fcllow-tire-
men.
Acting chief Smoky Joe Martin and four
iiremen were graphing ut one time viii
crowley to prevent him from forcing his way
back into the building. smoke was rolling
out OF the basement In dense clouds MOI
once. but five times did Crowley re-enter the
building Each time he led out to I've
revived. BY the time the fire was und.r
control crowley was too weak even To try
To re-enter. and lay gasping on the side
walk.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-06-24
News Of Petersburg

indictments against parties charged
with felonies were returned by the
grand jury. J. r. Major pleaded guilty
to the indictment for grand larceny,
and was given one year IN the peni-
tertiary.
Lott Jones. colored was convicted
Of housebrea king. and was sentenced
to twelve months in the City Jail and
fined 50.
f. u Lufsey. white charged with
feloniously cutting William Boone, col
ored. was sentenced TO Jail for six
months
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-06-24
Atlantic Coast Line
The standard Railroad of the South.

EFFECTIVE Anil g. 1918.
TRAINS LEAVE RICHMOND DAILY
For Florida and South; s:lo a. NJ. and 6:3J
p NJ, !: 55 y. NJ.
For Norfolk: $500 a. NJ. 500 p. NJ. 4:io =.
For y. & W. Ry. Vest: Sis A NJ. $50 A
NJ, =. NJ. 900 P. NJ
For Petersburg: H.5s 4. NJ. 6:ls A. H.,
S:lo A. Nj. 9;C4 n NJ. $50 A. NJ, $500 p NJ
$40 p Nj. sos r. NJ. s:25 T.. NJ. s::o p. Nj
For Goidsboro and Fayetteville: 1910 p NJ
Trains arrive Richmond daily: sos A. NJ
i i.;n a. NJ. GO ~ NJ 'S;s7 y. NJ.
10: 70 A. 81, ll:40 \. NJ. '2:i0 M, ~: fl
p. A.. 6:o5 p. NJ Gas p. NJ. $500 +. ST., 500
+. NJ. 1880 Z. n.
Except sunday. "Sunday only.
Time OF arrival and departure ana connee-
lions not Huarunteed
C. S, CAMPBELL. d. p A.. Ss1 Main ST.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-06-24
LEAP TO WADE AND DROWN.
Two Of Four Aliens Perish Before swim

FNFTS I HHcTNtHHU.
Amhridge. Pa. June 23.-LeapinE into a
swimming hole nine feet deep in Scwickley
creek, Demetro Zowski. seventeen. and
FRANK RocheCk twenty, who supposed the
water was shallow. drowned. Their
companions Daniel Pania and John kornka.
were taken from the water unconscious.
About twenty-five American boys and
young men were swimming when tho four
foreigners appeared. After watching the
bathers few minutes the four undressed
ana simultaneously lcaped into the stream.
None was able to swim.
The American noticed the foreigners
Numbering. but, surprising they could swim.
made no effort AZ till Zowski and
Bocheck had sunk. The two dead
when taken from the hole by the other
bathers.
Panka and Kornka were taken to the shore
ana physician summoned. He revived
me two. who said they thought they were
jumping into water three feet deep.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-06-24
Times Dispatch Bureau.
Bollingbrook Street
fTclepMone l4Snl.

itItISUHIs. ' a, Lune 70.
John Coleman. colored. while tres
passing on the Seaboard AIR Line Rail
way. near Lacrosse Saturday night.
was struck and fatally injured by the
engine of passing train |, is re-
ported that the man was lying on the
track He received first aid treatment.
and was brought to the Petersburg
Hospital Yesterday morning. Examina :
ton showed that he had sustained a
bad fracture at the base OF the skull
He was operated on by DR.. H a Burke.
but without relief. and his death re-
suited last night.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-06-24
CRACK IN CANAL MASONRY
SAID TO DE NOT SERIOUS

Panama. June 23.-Numerous alarm
ing rumors of damage have gained
currency as result OF the crack that
recently developed In the cut-of wall
OF the northwest wing of the Mira :
flores locks OF the Panama Canal. one
report had IL that the gates had pulled
away some portions OF their support =
ing masonry. and that the cost to de
molish and rebuild the damaged struc-
turc would be Sl,500.000
The canal engineers say the crack
is only minor one. and that It prob
ably was due TO slight settlement
of the masonry.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-06-24
Richmond & Petersburg Electric Railwa,

Streets. for Petersburg:
e. :. s. 80 10 II. IL A. NJ. I. = .a Z
80. 90. :. s. 1910 r. AZ
II 100 T.. NJ. for Chester. 1900 midnight 70,
Petersburg.
street Tor Mancheoter:
tS;i5 e:S5; '.Ils. .7;ss s:s5. s:a5 .lo:a5. 1855
4. ~. 1885 1885. 2:35. 1888. 49, $685. 6:N
i:$S. 's:35. 9:35. 'lo:io. ll:iO p. II.
tDaily-Ex. Sunday and holidays
Carries baggage and express
''Limited-Except sunday and holIdays
All cars from Petersburg connect With
cars for Richmond.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-06-24

The Pocahontas Distillery. in this
city. operated by Phillips & Davis.
which has been in the custody for sew
cral days of revenue officials on charges
Of alleged technical violation of the
revenue laws, was finally taken charge
OF by the government to-day. In order
10 continue operations. il is Understood
the owners Will give bond and pro-
ceed with the work of distilling and
TectIfying.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-06-24

G: Peters; bristol the BEACON Light
Of the South" Walker Reynolds. Of
Admission. Ala; AS the World Sees
Bristol Now Dan l.. Porter. OF Bal
timore; Bristol and Her Neighbors."
Judge Charles {. ST. John.
responses were made by Mayor w.
a: Dickinson. of johnson City: Judge
w. r. DUNCAN. Of Elizabcthton; Mayor
I. H. Crabtrcc. OF Abingdon
The toasts Of the evening were con-
cluded when Hon. J. 9 Rossman. rep
resentine the Doherty interests. and
who came from New York city for
this occasion. responded e!oquently to
the toast What Electricity VIII DO
Cor BRISTOL md This Scction.'
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-06-24

y severe electrical storm with a
heavy fall of rain and hail, swept over
the city. The fall OF hail was so great
that the stones covered the ground in
some portions OF the city for some time.
and could be raked up by the handful.
The electrical display was very bril-
liant There are those who report
seeing huge electric ball descend and
explode with a loud crash No damage
is reportcd