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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-12
Times Dispatch Bureau,
5 Bollingbrook Street,
(Phonc 1880

Petersburg. Va, July IL.
Tnat Petersburg intends 10 make u
strong bid for the marketing OF bright
tobacco was demonstrated by the meet
ing OF all of the warehouscmen at
Moore's Warehouse yesterday, when
plans were mapped out 10 mako Pet
ersburg Il great bright tobacco market
w. T. Parham. president Of the Pet
crsburS Tobacco Association, presided,
and stated upon taking tho chair that
the purpose Of the meeting was that OF
advancing the interest Of Petersburg
as "A market for bright tobacco. Here
toforc Petersburg has been one Of the
state, but OF late there has been a
steady demand for bright toboccos.
and the warchousemcn, realizing this,
have determined to make this city q
bright tobacco market while not In the
least discouragins the sales Of dark
tobacco
Letters were read from all OF the
large tobacco buyers in the country
stating that they would be glad TO
place buyers on this market Il the
quantity OF nuc cured offered was
sufficient to Justify such action on their
part. II decided TO open the
market on September 10 for the sale
OF tobacco, and on October l5 when
prices have been established 10 have a
premium sale. 10 which all tobacco
ra!s"rs will be invited 10 attend, and
prizes offered for the following:
For the largest pile OF bright to-
bacco. for the best handled lot OF
bright tobacco for the highest price
paid for bright wrappers. for the high
est price paid for mahogony wrappers,
for the highest price paid for cutters,
for tho highest price paid for br.gh,
Alters. FOR the highest price paid for
dark nllcrs. for tho highest price paid
for primings. for the highest price
paid for smokers
4 committee was appointed TO solicit
merchants 20 obtain these premiums.
Tobacco buyers here stated that the
ratio between bright and dark sales
was ten TO one
Warehouscmcn are determined TO
make Il 70 tho interest OF the bright
tobacco grower Of this section TO
market it here. as freight can be
saved. and prices Will be as good. II
not better. than other markets.
The manufacturers o. this city will
encourage the efforts OF the ware
houses her" 10 make Petersburg the
bright TOBACCO market OF the State.
Fingers Blown on.
Ellis Mackasay. twelve ycar-old son
OF Herbert w Mackasay. met with a
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-12
No Chance for Congressman to
Get Away to Mountain
or Shore.
Especial to The Times-Dispatch.

Especial to The Times Dispatch
Washington, July ll.-With Con-
Srcss--both houses--just about ready
TO begin nvcs LEGATIONS into every
thing that is susceptible OF investi-
CATION. and with the probing stick
sharpencd 10 fine edge, Indications
point to an adjournment of the pres
ent extra session some time tho latter
part OF October. When this fact be-
came known here IA day or two ago
and the national lawmakers who had
made plans to join their families at
summer places. either seaside or noun
tain peak, were aware ~ the fact that
it was Washington for them the re-
mainder OF the year. they rcSigncdly
settled themselves TO their fate. Many
of them wnosc families were await
ing their arrival when the gavel Of
Speaker Clark and Vice President Mar
shall should fall for the last time In
the extra session, have settled them
selves in their Washington summer
quarters.
There is nothing else to do. and here
is the reason why the congressman
must see the summer wane while
they remain here and swelter under
a torrid sun: the Senate is Just ready
To be gin consideration OF the tariff in
debate. the House Will probably not
or three weeks, after which time it
must go 10 the senate. and go through
weeks Of debate. and. more than ALL
both the House and Senate lobby III
VestiSations are just now about TO
get down TO real business. 1t is true
that the Senate probcrs have been at
their work for several weeks, but they
are yet far from being through There
are dozens or witnesses who, must ht.
examined, mary OF whose names have
not yet been made public by the
probcrs
TO do this. 1t is believed, Will take
at least another month, possibly two.
On the House side. the investigation
committee liz just beginning its pre-
liminary work and has not yet gotten
down to real business. Although Chair
man Garrett and his colleagues will
speed the investigation with all pos
sible diligence. Ii is proposed to make
the probe thorough. rather than sacri-
flee results for time. Mr.. Garrett is
plain-spaken man. lie believes In go
ing to the bottom OF things, and his
record In Congress is a guarantee that
there Will be n very light coat OF
whitewash when his committee finishes
It's work. 1t has been customary in
many such Investigations for the public
To believe that many material facts had
been concealed Not so with the Gar
rett committee. The Tennessee Con-
gresham Is going to probe, and should
he find fellow-member who comes
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-12
CHARTERS ISSUED

Charters were issued by the State Corpora
ton Commission yesterday follows:
Washington House Gno.). Norfolk. Capt.
tai: Maximum, $4,000; minimum. 5000. II.
u. Bord president Portsmouth; L. Miller,
vice-president; a Stein. secretary and treas
urer. both OF Norfolk
Mowry Realty Corporation. Norfolk Capt.
tnl: Maximum. s25O9o; minimum 5000 C.
y. Mowry. president. Norfolk b. Ziv vice
president Portsmouth. +. NJ Smith, Jr. sec
tary and treasurer. Norfolk
Italian-Amcrican Political Club of Rich
mond No capital stock. Louis Biaei presi-
Tieri. secretary-all OF Richmond.
TemperanccviIle Mercantiie Company
enc. }, Temperanceville. Capital; Maximum,
s2'Vpo. minimum 5000. l.. Y. Thornton
president, Atlantic. Va: j. II. Jones. secre-
tary and treasurer: l.. f. Guillette general
manager. both 81 Temperancevillc Va
The Amusement Corporation of Virginia
Richmond. Capital: Maximum. $3.50 min
inuin. $1,000. Frank II. Bowe. president
Fairfax G. Jones. vice president: james c.
Pollard secretary and treasurer-ail OF Rich l.
moud
Foreign charter, State of New York cor
poration. domesticated. w A. NJ AInuse-
ment Company. with William G. Neal. stat
utory agent. Richmond. Capital. 500. 06e
Amendment was issued TO the charter of
wilson ~ Pullcn Inc.). Richmond, increas-
Ing capital stock from sI2 900 to Sic 900
Amendment was issued to the charter of
the Mineral Development Company OF Roam
oke' decreasing its maximum capital stock
from 100000 to $4,000.
Amendment was issued to the charter Of
keyser-Warrcn Drug Company Unc.), Roam
oke, changing name TO Bruster Drug Com
pany Unc).
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-12
UNDERTAKEN LOST
ON REUNION DEAL

Probably the only unhappy man at
the Gettysburg reunion. according to
D. y. Brown, Jr., who gave Il. r. Lee
Camp his impressions of the trip at
the regular meeting last night. was an
cntcrprising young undertaken from
New York.
The undertaken had made a contract
with the quartcrmaStcr to care for all
dead veterans, and using some system
Of computation furnished by life in
surance company, he calculated that at
least $50 would die during the week.
Accordingly. he shipped that number of
collins to the camp. and had a whole
corps of embalmers on hand. but only
eleven veterans died, and the under
takcr lost money.
a strange memory OF war days was
related by John Mason He said that
during the spring OF 1863 when the
chances OF the Confederacy seemed
brightest. one Of the Richmond news
papers published story about a man
who had had n vision. He had seen in
his trance two great battles. one on n
hill and one in valley, both OF which
were defeats for the Confederacy. lead
ing to the loss of the cause. Then came
long period of trouble and jealousy
followed finally by a great love feast
n the far future. Mr.. Mason said that
the last scene OF the vision had been
realized a the Gettysburg reunion.
btieTal u thompson Brown ana COL
onel W. Il. Freeman also spoke of the
reunion, ernpha sizing the uniform good
feeling that prevailed. They agreed
that Virginia had been lit at the re-
union Every one they said, wanted
to come TO the Virginia camp and meet
the Virginia veterans.
Adjutant J. Taylor Stratton made n
detailed study OF the field while he was
there. and he fought the battle all over
again for the benefit of the veterans
last night. The only thing he could
not decide TO his own satisfaction was
why the Confederate troops failed to
occupy the hill called Little Round
Top when the Fedcrals had been
driven from 1t. He asserted that the
defeat was by no means General Lees
fault.
p. J. White related an argument he
had with a Union veteran who claimed
to have been wounded by poisoned
bullet Mr.. White told him that if
such was the case. it was undoubtedly
captured ammunition. and the whole
camp heartily indorsed this reply.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-12
SERIOUS CHARGES DROPPED
Young NeEresS Freed From Accusation
OF InfantIcIdc.

On recommendation OF Haskins Hob
son. Cowmonwealths attorney OF
Chesterneld County, Magistrate L. W.
Cheatham. yesterday morning in the
Swansboro Court, dismissed ADA FOX.
coiored. charged with infanticidc. tho
evidence in the case being insufficient
to establish clearly that a crime had
been committed, DR. III. l. Harris. the
colored physician. charged with NAL
practice In connection with the case,
and George Snowdcn. colorcd, an al
legged accomplicc were both dismissed
when the principal charge was
dropped. The three defendants were
represented by Louis o. Wendcnburg.
u! spite of a plea OF self -dcfense,
which was strongly supported by tho
evidence Of several eyewtnesses. Mag
iStratc Cncatham considered the case
against Charles Allen. colorcd. forty
i've years old, accused Of the murdc or
Of his stepson. Oscar Fortune. strong
enough - warrant the man being held
for action by the grand Jury, and or
dered the case sent on.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-12
Almost Ready for nu.Inc,,.

Excellent progress is being made on
the building to be occupied by the new
Bank of South Richmond. The struc-
ture is located on upper Hull Street
and Will be completed before the end
of the month. II Is the hope of the
bank officials that they can open for
business on August l.
meeting was held Thursday night
a. the office OF j. T.. Norvell. and the
permanent organization of the concern
effected. The officers selected ut an
informal meeting when the company
was first organized were unanimously
confirmed. The following Is the list:
Frank +. Mcconnell, president; W. r.
Walker vice -president; Harvey L. Will
liams, vice-prcsident, and J. +. Nor
veil. cashier; Walter Horner, w. 7.
Walker, Harvey l.. Williams, j. f.
Ryland. Haskins Hobson, T.. 3. Nc
Council and J. T. Norvell, directors.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-12

Plans are now being formulated for
the annual Chesterfield County Fair.
which Will be held in the early fall.
While the event last year was the best
In ihe history of the county, the d.
rectors are already planning to eclipse
all previous records. They are now
arranging tho premium list. which will
he much moro extensive than any In
previous years, and in addition will
endeavor to secure some amuscments
to entertain the large crowd that Is
expected TO attend. The present fair
buildings at Chesterfield Courthouse
will be thoroughly repaired. and an
other probably will be built.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-12
SORORITY MEMBERS
ELECT NEW OFFICERS

Asheville. n. c., July Evanston.
Ill, was chosen as the 1915 meeting
place OF the Kappa Delta Sorority,
which has been In session here for tho
past three days. The convention adj
journed tonight with the election OF
the following officers
Registrar. Mra. George A.-Paddock.
OF Evanston. III; national secretary.
Miss Farley Lee. OF Union Springs. Ala;
historian, Miss Anna c. Paxton, OF
Opamulgee. Okla: editor OF tho Angeles,
Miss Elizabeth Corbett, OF Jacksonville,
Fla.
pire until 1915, are: national president.
Miss Jcnn Coltranc. of Concord, y. c.:
chaptorian. Miss Edith Q. Knox, OF
evanston. IL. treasurer MISS Marion
manager OF the Angeles, Miss Amy Mar-
tin, OF Chicago. M
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-12
DISCUSS ROAD REPAIRS
Chesterfield Bonrd of Supervisors VIII
COnsi,Ier Petersburg Turnpike.


COnsi,ler Petersburg Turnpike.
Complaints OF the bad condition OF
the Petersburg Turnpike. which. un-
I'll recently, was considered one OF the
best roads In the State haze led tho
Chesterfield Board of Supervisors 10
consider steps to put it Into thorough
repair once again. The board, how
ever. does not think tina. the county
should be expected to bear the entire
expense. when the residents OF Rich-
mond and Petersburg get the chief
benefits. and. In TACT. use IL almost ex
clusivcjy forclas the country pee pio
to stick TO the lack roads.
Fer the purpose OF mapping out deri-
nitc ians. w. u. Dahncy business
manager OF the Richmond Chamber or
Commerce. and representatives OF the
Petersburg chamber have been invited
TO attend the next meeting. which Will
be held Monday morning at Chester
field Courthouse. County Surveyor
Waverly W. La Prade. whose work in
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-12
TARIFF REVISION !.
MEASURE READY
FOR DISCUSSION
CONTINUED From First Page)

CONTINUED From First Page)
list: raw furs. transferred to free list
from 20 per cent
other important changes by the SEN
ate caucus included fixing of special
dates upon which some OF the provi-
sions should become operative: Sugar,
March /, 1914; raw wool. December J.,
1913; wooden manufactures, January /.
1914: income tax, 10 be computed from
March !. 1913 instead of from Jan
uary !. 1919. as the House had provided.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-12
SCHOONER SENT TO
BOTTOM BY STORM
Especial to The Times-Dispatch.

Norfolk Va. July ll-With 10000
feet of lumber on board. the two
masted schooner c, 7. Buelah. Captain
Charles Linaman, was sunk during
the storm OF Wednesday night in POGO
moke Sound
Captain Linaman and his crew man
aged to launch life boats before the
vessel went down and were picked up
by n tug. The wind Is reported to have
reached a velocity of sixty miles an
hour on the sound
The schooner was bound 70 Pocomoke
with her cargo when she was over
taken by the storm. Captain Linaman,
who lives in Hampton. notified rela-
tives there to-day of his safety Tho
schooner may be raised
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-12
SOUTH CAROLINA BANKERS
MEET AT LAKE; TONAWAY

Asheville, Va. July l1.--With an un-
usually good attendance present. the
annual convention OF the South Caro-
iiua Bankers Association. convened at
Lake ToNaway to-day. Addresses by
senator Duncan L. Fletcher. of Florida:
W. :. Lee. of Charlotte, y. @. and T.
Frank Watkins. OF Anderson. $ c.
featured the opening day. Owing to
OF the bankers Were compelled 10 go TO
ncighboring towns for the night CO.
luinbia. S. G: Charleston. S. c.. and
Hondcrsonvillc, y. G. are trying To Sc
cure the 1914 convention 81 the bank
erS. y banquet was held tonight.
Many OF the bankers will come to AShc-
Vile tomorrow afternoon 10 hear Sec
rotary OF state Bryan speak.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-12
MEMBERS RESIGNED
TO SUMNER OFWORK

within the limit of tho Mulhnu cbarcas
the public will know IT,
Upon four men-senators Overman
and simmons. cnairmen respectively
OF the Senate lobby Investigating COM
mittee and the Finance Committee.
which has charge of the tariff bin.
ana Congressman Glass. OF the House
ranking ana Currency Committee. and
representative Garrett, OF the Housa
proDers-the eyes OF the nation will
turn Tor the next few months When
their !abors are done they will have
reason to enjoy whatever comfort may
come to them, for their rest Is vet far
away. While others play at seaside
ana on mountain peak and bask In the
zap OF luxury. there IS none OF this for
the Congressman now Late in the fall
their tasks Will be completed. but nor
now l.. II. MEG.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-12
TORRENTS OF RAIN
FALL ON SUFFOLk
Lightning Plays Havoc and Con-
siderable Damage Is
Done
Done.

Suffolk, Va. July ll-Almosta cloud
burst, torrents Of rain. accompanied by
the severest storm OF years. struck
suffolk and vicinity Tonight the
streets being flooded so as 10 he i'm :
passablc. Lightning struck the Vir-
glnia Railway and Power Company's
electric light plant. injuring the big
dynamo, burning out transformers ana
generator. The big transformer at the
Benthal Machine Works was .trurL;
ana the plant put out OF commission
for several days one man. Frank Rcll.
was stunned when the Henthal plant
was struck. Telephone lines in both
city and county are badly damaged.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-12
North Cnroliniun Get. raw.

Filled 10 the brim with fighting
liquor. F.. S. Ives. North Carolina
merchant and lumbernan. was arrested
last night for creating disturba nee
on lower Hull Street He was taken
into custody by Captain "A. S. Wright
after being elected from house In
which he had forced his way without
invitation and insisted on remaining.
Before being lodged in the Third Sta
ton, he unloosed a string OF abuse on
the head OF Captain Wright, and he
will also answer to this charge when
arraigned before Justice II. "A. Maurice
this morning.
Lonn!e Krccl. colorcd. was sent to the
grand jury yesterday by Magistrate l..
". Cheat than on p charge of stealing
a COW from Il. T. Butler, of Oak Grove.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-12
o==NEWS
SOUTH RICHMOND

connection with laying out the state
camp Site and rifle range at Virginia
Beach has caused his absence from
several of the recent hoard meetings,
Will probably be present and give his
views on the subject. Mr.. La Pradc
has the supervision IF the county road
work. and will be in position to pro-
vide the board with definite data con-
corning the costs OF improvements and
other information necessary
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-12

Especial 10 The IIIilts- 1JlsPHtcH1 -,
Lynchburg. Va, July ll.-John T.
ellis, well-known groccryman. was
bitten by tarantula yesterday after
noon. the insect getting on his hand
from a bunch of bananas. The bite was
given medical attention quickly. and
while the finger is badly swollen. Mr..
Gills does not anticipate any i'll re-
suits.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-12
PcrROnnl Mention.

c. s. Gordon State highway commits
sioner. has returned TO his home. at
baskerville, after a visit to Squire j.
T. Willard.
Mrs y. c. Harding is seriously i'll at
Forest Hill Inn. Forest Hill
Mrs c. L. Staples. OF Dallas. Texas.
is the guest of Mrs. NJ T. Staples.
Miss Mary Bell Gary. OF Henderson,
\. c.. is the guest OF her aunt. Mrs.
hillary DuVal
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-12
News of Petersburg

painful and serious accident this morn
ing at the residence Of his father on
West Washington Street. The little
boy took match and heated what he
supposed WAS an empty shell. or car
fridge, when II suddenly exploded.
tearing three fingers of his left hand in
II terrible manner and particles Of the
ghell struck him about the face and
body. Physicians were at once sum
Inoned and amputated two of the three
fingers injured on the left hand. His
right hand was painfully burnt and
fragments Of the shell struck him in
the leg. Mackasay found the shell
several days ago. and had been using
II as a whistle. This is the second ac-
cident of this kind that has happen ed
in that section of the city this week
Ii young boy named Dillon losing Ave
fingers of his two hands on Sunday.
July 5, in a similar accident.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-12
Briefs and Persons.

W. B Hatcher. Il young man. had the
misfortune last night to knock the
knee cap of his right leg out of place.
He slipped on banana pealing which
was on the sidewalk and was thrown
to the ground, sustaining the above
injury.
Abe Gellman and bride have returned
tour.
w. p. Robinson and wife, who have
been visiting their parents in this city.
left for their home in Winston Salem,
y. c.. to-day.
w. Il. Corley. formerly of this city,
now OF Lynchburg. is visiting friends
in the city.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-12
A. T.. Hill Camp.


The members OF \. Il. Hill Camp,
Confederate Veterans. held an interest
ing meeting last night. when speeches
were made by several members re-
counting their trip TO Gettysburg The
following resolution was adopted
amidst loud cheering by the veterans:
Whereas, in order 10 enable the Con-
federate veterans of Petersburg to at
tend tho reunion at Gettysburg of the
fftieth anniversary OF the battle held
at Gettysburg July Ia, a. =. Hill
Camp Sons of Confederate Veterans.
through their zeal and untiring energy.
thus expressed their affection and APP
probation OF the veterans of A =. Hill
Camp. procured the sum necessary,
thereby paying all expenses OF each
member of the camp who desired to
attend, with the drum corps, the great
celebration; therefore. be II
Resolved. That the sincere thanks of
this camp are due. and are hereby cx-
tended TO the committee. and through
them TO the Sons or Veterans and citi-
zcns generally. who SO Literally con-
uibuted 10 said fund. that copy OF
these resolutions be sent TO the Sons
of Confederate Veterans and be spread
on the minutes of the camp
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-11-21
Too Many Subjects
in Public Schools
BY MARY E. WYNNE

believe that and initiative by coming into
subjects that in this he acquires adapaby
requisite very necessary of American
The second educators maintain that after ght or ten years
should have the mental habits OF accuracy
thoroughness and concentration plus mastery Of certain tools winch
tools the three Rs These educa
must make provision Tor the
development Judgment initiative also provide that
initiative shall be supported by do well certain eemen
tary things.
right expect children to write easily and legb
how often they write clumsy soveny hand Second tRe
should become absolutely meehan
child has to add the rocer bill or to
carpet may compcate the difficulty by
simple fundamental of addition multiplication
pupils should have the readand that means much
power get ideas from the printed and to visualize
the reading about short it means to read
in such way that a lively mental reaction occHrs
attempt teach little French before the child read
ordinary English ntegnt little physics before he knows
aphy and then add little botany and little music little cooking
dressmang little drawing and little American history should
be surprised that young people lack and concentration
With all the demands made their attention outside OF school,
way amusemen lessons athletic associations and home
plus Of subjects in the school program it Is
strange boys girls restless and superficial
spirit Of the meshey do not lead it. In
where horoughness s admired above initiative where child
usually adopts father the emphasis of the schools is laid
upon accuracy which only be obtained
drill critics of the American public schools depore the
seeming neroy the boy of fourteen compared with that
of the But must remember that
many educating the child o the of
bluff superficial and restless and that the schools cannot justice
be responsible for all these undesirable qualities
If slight familiarity with subjects does develop the much
quality judgment then should be willing the
price this excellence If the tree has borne the fruit for
public schools have been working and the boys Of today show
better Judgment boys twenty thirty ago. when the
curriculum simpler, then the
g /Ex<1A schools not attempting to teach
III too many subjects.