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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-03
WILL ERECT NO STAND
band VIII Use Ordinary Pnrk benches
for Concerts Next Week.

There Will be no bandstand erected
In Washington Park this summer for
The musicians who have been engaged
by the Administrative Board to play
each Wednesday night, beginning next
band Will use the regular park bcnche
which Will be placed In semicircle
beneath an arc-light. While this ar
ranBement may not be quite satisfac-
tory as tho stand. It Will save u con
siderable sum OF money, and will save
the grass TO n great extent.
Custodian j. Lacy BEDFORD. who aid
efficient work last summer in Keeping
the crowds OF children quiet. will have
an assistant this year and promises the
patrons OF the park that there will be
no disorder al all. There VIII be no
running around while the concerts are
being given. Those who cannot sit
still and enjoy the music Will be cs-
corted from the square. Thc concerts
arc given for the pleasure of all. and
a few will not be allowed 10 spoil the
enjoyment OF the others.
ed the paving OF the driveway into
the park. Discarded asphalt blocks
will be used, and will greatly lessen
the cost of the work. y contract for
tho erection OF a fence around the
fountain has also bean awarded
In addition 10 ;hc weekly concerts
there will be three sacred concerts
given OF Sundays during tho season.
The nightly concert viii be from sac
to 1890 o'clock, and the sunday hours
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-03

public a total of s7.527. Excluding
prisoners Of war, the loss from the
Independence Day celebrations OF the
past ten years exceeds the combined
loss of the two armies in the entire
gettysburg campaign, lasting several
weeks, by about 5000. The bulletin
continues:
This is sad commentary on Ameri-
can good sense. and should make every
citlzcn or TIE country ashamed. In the
race OF This awful mortality. the board
hopes tnat the people OF Virginia will
contribute their part to the observ?
ance OF sane Fourth. In recent years
the movement to end the dismal cas-
uaities due TO accidental explosions.
burns and the like. has reduced the
Fourth OF July mortality tremendous
~ as VII. be apparent from the fol-
lowing accurate table:
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-03

Ihus the deaths in 1912 were NOT
~ per cent of what they were in 1903
and the wounded, in the last celebra,
ton were but 20 per cent OF what they
We're ten years ago.
Most Of the accidents have been due
10 burns and other injuries caused by
me premature explosions or the care
less handling of fireworks The proper
policy would. therefore. be to abandon
the use OF these altogether as a part OF
the celebration. Many of the deaths
have likewise been due TO tetanus fol-
lowing explosions, anu very large
percentage or the deaths from tetanus
have been attributed TO the use of
"cannons," 'torpedoes" and cap pis-
tolls" These should be prohibited by
law and should not be used by any
one who respects his own life.
The board would also call atten-
ton to the sad fact that the most
pathetic phase of the Fourth OF July
casualties has been the binding OF
young children by accidents. The very
flower OF the land Is exposed to this
danger, and hundreds OF children will
grow into manhood with the greatest
blessing OF life-eyesight--tak from
them. Most urgently we beg the
parents of Virginia to prohibit their
children from using any explosives,
cannons. crackers or the like at any
time and particularly during the cele-
bration OF independence Day"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-03
BUSINESS NEVER
DULL WITH CUPID

Bristol. Va, July 2.-No matter how
dull business may become In some
lines In summer, Rev. Alfred Harrison
Burroughs. keeper OF the Bristol Gretna
Green. continues to smile and work
and be happy. Business never gets
dull with him, for Cupid keeps his
altar scene of knot tying from day
TO day, and he continues TO tie EN-
up at the rate OF one couple n day
through all seasons OF the year. Now
and then when day or two passes
without couple at his Mecca, from
two to five couples arrive to make up
for lost time. He has married to date,
since he began In August, 1855. a total
OF 1872 couples. Although now past
eighty years OF age. he Is confident
that lifo's sun will not set for him
until he has made IT 5000 pairs
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-03
F R WORKS KILL
MORE THAN BAT TIE
Casualties From Insane Fourth
Exceed Those of Gettys-
burg.
burg.

statistics showing that the number
OF casualties resulting from the insane
method of celebrating the Fourth OF
July In many sections OF this country
had resulted in the past ten years in n
larger number OF killed and wounded
than did the battle OF Gettysburg. were
compiled yesterday by the State Board
or Health. The battle OF Gettysburg
fought nifty years ago this week is
generally regarded as having been the
most bloody and disastrous in Ameri-
can hi tory The bulletin shows from
reliaoie sources that the campaign in
pennsylvania from the time Lees army
crossed the Potomac until its return
cost tho two armies n total of about
$1,000 In killed, wounded and captured
Fourth of July celebrations in the past
ten years have cost the American re-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-03
PIN IN BODY TEN YEARS.

Philadelphia. Pa. July "A piece of a
hatpin which she had carried In her body
Tor nearly ten years suddenly reminded Miss
Mary Berger. OF ~ Pine Street OF It's pres
ence last evening, when she sat down 10 sun
per Feeling Al sharp pain in her leg Miss
berger found the cause 10 be a hard object
imbedded III der her skin.
:, physician was summoned. who made an
incision over the spot and inserting a pair
OF small pliers. drew forth the broken pin
which was nearly an inch In length. The
sight OF the pin recalled to Miss t;erger an
accident when a child. nearly ten years ago
when she fell on hatpin. part OF which
broke OH and entered her sioe. As the pin
did not give her any trouble. she did not
mention II 10 her parents. fearing punish
mcnt, and II never bothered her until last
evening.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-03
STATE CAMPAIGN
IS WARMING UP
Machen and Cumming Report
Results of Trip, to
Many Points.
BOTH MUCH ENCOURAGED
Senator Keezell to Manage Cum
ming's Campaign in
Rockingham.

Lewis II. Machcn. candidate for
Lieutenant Governor of Virginia, was
a visitor in Richmond yesterday. He
had just returned from Elliott Springs.
where he attended the Virginia Press
Association, of which he is mem
ber On his way back he visited Staun-
ton. Lynchburg. Danville. Petersburg
and several other points. comforting
with his friends, and as a result of his
tour he feels much encourage at the
outlook for his cd;~%'-- re will
leave for the Eastern part Of the State
this week
Cumming Also Here.
> Gordon Cumming. candidate for
Attorney General. was also visitor
in Richmond yesterday. and spent some
time at his headquarters Mt Murphy's
Hotel, in conference with S. l.. Kelley
his local manager Mr.. Cumming spent
last week In the Tenth Congressional
District and in the Valley. going through
the latter section in an automobile
with several of his readers He was
we'll received at Harrisonburg Front
Royal Berryville, and Winchester, and
MS managers express the belief that
the Valley counties of the Seventh
District VIII give him a large plurality
Former State Senator George B.
Keezell. once chairman OF the Senate
Finance Committee, has taken active
direction Of Mr.. Cummings interests
in Rockingham and adjoining coun-
ties. His interests in and around
stanton will be under direction OF
Hampton H. Wayt, Mayor of staun
ton.
As to Headquarters.
In line with persistent reports spread
from Interested sources that Mr. Cum
ming would withdraw from the race
before the primary are reports re-
Gently circulated that he has not open
ed headquarters. In answer the fol-
lowing statement was issued yester-
day:
Rooms are reserved for Mr. Cum
ming for conference purposes at Muir
phys Hotel, which are being used for
his headquarters by friends in Rich
mond and those from o;her sections
visiting here. The general managers
OF his state campaign, :. L. Kelley and
John b. Minor, Of Richmond, when not
at headquarters at Murphy's. are in
close touch with the situation at their
own Offices in the American National
Bank Building and the Mutual Build
ing, respectively. The large volume
OF correspondence is being handled
from Mr.. Cummings law office in
Hampton under the direction OF Harry
X. Houston. we'll known newspaper
man and member or the House Of
Delegates"
VIII Attend Elks' Convention.
Mr.. Cumming will leave to-day for
Danville to spend the Fourth as the
sues' Vi inc various trlDes OF Red Men
in Danville and Pittsylvania County.
In view of the fact that efforts will
be made at the meeting Of the Grand
Lodge of Elks of the United States at
Rochester next week TO remove the
National Elks' Home from Bedford
CITY TO the West, Mr.. Cumming who
is the representative OF the Hampton
lodge, expects TO attend In order to CO.
operate with prominent Elks from Vir-
GINA in preventing the removal
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-03
SOUTH RICHMOND

business houses In the Southside will
give their employees either half or
iull-day holiday. The two banks and
me Offices of Deputy Treasurer j. w.
Bronaugh. collector of taxes and water
rents, Will be closed all day
superintendent Lynton B. Lloyd an
nounced yesterday the holiday hours
for Manchester Postal station There
Will be- no delivery or collection of the
mails by carriers. The money order
and registry division will be open from
to IL o'clock in the morning Bust
ness may be transacted at the general
delivery and stamp window from 1890
TO II. The carriers window will open
1T o'clock and close at H.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-03
CHARTERS ISSUED

Charters were issued by the State Cor
poration Commission yesterday as follows:
j. e Latham Company. North Carolina
corporation. domesticated. with $500 900 CAPT
tai. j. y. Gregory. statutory agent Norfolk
Williams Kneeland Company. Massachu-
setts corporation, domest!cated. with s2c0. 900
capital. r. B. Carney, statutory agent
Richmond.
Saunders Manufacturing Company Unc).
Roanoke. Capital: Maximum, $4,000: mini
num- $1,000 w II. Saunders, president w
VI. Cameron. vice president; J. ". Reynolds
secretary and treasurer-all OF Roanoke.
Amendment was issued 10 the charter OF
Keystone Coal and Iron Company. of Big
Stone Gap. decreasing its capital stock from
500. $50 to S66. 60
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-03
COMP ANY'S FATE
HANGS ON VERDICT
If Adverse, Then Preparation
Cannot Be Sold in DRY"
Territory.
Especial to The Times-Dispatch.l

Especial to The Times ID ispatch.l
Heathsvilla, Va, July 2.-Arter
four-day trial in the Circuit Court OF
Northumberland County before Judge
/. X. b. Wright. in the case of Com
monwealth versus Pinn. the defendant
being charged with the sale of intoXi-
eating liquors in local option terri
tory. verdict of not guilty on the
first count' of selling Jamaica ginger
was brought in by the jury. The
charge of selling a preparation manu-
featured by a company Of Norfolk,
resulted In hung jury. and the case
VIII be taken up at the regular ses-
sion of court in October.
1t was the latter case which attract
ed widespread notice in this section,
as on the verdict hung the answer to
the question whether the beverage is
an alcoholic beverage. and can be sold
in dry territory.
Counsel for the defendant, Downing
& Campbell. OF Norfolk. were employ
ed BY the manufacturers of the bever-
age. and the case was bitterly fought
throughout, no technicality of the law
being allowed to pass overlooked by
the defense.
Samples OF the beverage had been
collected and sent to the State chemist
for analysis, and found to contain Al
per cent alcohol. Whether this la an
intoxicart or not was the question.
Numerous witnesses were introduced
by each side, and the records of tho
court now bear many proofs, both
that the liquid in question will intoxi-
cate and that 1t has not the slightest
effect as an intoNicant.
The manufacturers have declared
that they will fight tho cnse in the
high courts II they cannot secure O.
favorable verdict In the lower courts,
as on the final verdict will depend
their future sales in dry territory.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-03
THEFT IN STRAITS WINS JOB.
Culprit's Tale Wins Jury and Judge nv
Pathos

New York July The grand turv was
waiting TO report TO Judge Foster in General
Sessions. when Charles Cahan was arraigned
TO be sentenced. Cahan was arrested on
June II. charged with having obtained by
means OF IA forged order bolt OF silk
worth st2 from Paterson silk company.
Cahan pleaded guilty. He said he was
nearly penniless and his wife faced a deli
cate operation on which would depend not
expected.
Judge Foster turned TO the grand jury
when CHhan was nrraigncd and recited this
story 10 the twenty-thrce Jurors. conclud-
ing with the question::
will any one of you do anything for this
poor man.
The hand of every grand juror went to
his pocket and one of them exclaimed:
Ill do more than give him some money
Ill give him "A job
Then I'll parole him that he may take
it, decreed the judge Instantly
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-03
Fined for Contcmnt.

Dismissed on the charge of taking a
young niece from the home of his
brother in-law. "A S. McCumber, G c.
Nelson was fined SO in Police Court.
Part H.. yesterday morning, for con-
tempt OF court. Nelson had been told
TO keep away from the girl, but per-
sisted in taking her out. Justice Maui
rice became angry when after dis
missing the charge. he said he could
DO as he pleased with his own niece.
and the Judge imposed the fine for con-
tempt
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-03
Odds and Ends From the Wire
JUDGES LEFT sMoELEss
Thief Gets Square" With Seven Boston
JurlSts.

Boston July "A little. secret OF the po-
lice department and the courts is out. Seven
pairs Of shoes belonging to seven judges
we're stolen early this week by n sneak
thief who passed over hundreds Of pairs of
perfectly good and fashionable shoes belong
Ing 10 men of perfectly good standing in
me community: evidently that he might vent
his spite the His Honor Club.
The seven members OF the His Honor Club,
OF Pemberton Square who moaning the
loss OF their easy shoes are Judges Amy.
Peck. Mead. Rudd, Marvin. Turner and Wad-
leigh.
The shoes had been left at shop In Ex-
change Street be put In order and the
police believe some sneak thief who wanted
Ia get square" With the Judges broke into
the shop and took the shoes.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-03
FINAL. MUSICAL
Pupils of Miss Hey Rendcr Enjoyable
PROGRAM.

In their final recital OF tho wear, the
pupils OF Miss Mamie Hey, OF 1000 Nc
Donourh Street. gave musical last
Monday night which was well attended
and thoroughly enjoyed by all present.
Just before the exercises a large bunch
OF American Beauty roses was pre-
scented 10 the teacher by her class.
For proficiency In their studies, the
following received medals: Catherine
Sampson and Thclma Vaughan, first
grade. Mary Warden and Bessie War
den, second grade; Annie Johnson,
third. and Fanny Butler. Glass pins
were awarded 10 Marie Carlton, Cath
crime Bradshaw, Helen Bartlett Mar
care, Bailey and Mabel Sampson.
The program. which was sktlifully
lows:
Little Bugler," Mary and Bessie
Warden. Helen Bartlett. Carlotto
Dixon FLORENCE Waltz" Fanny But
Ter and Lillian Lloyd; March Mill
taire," Miss Mamie Hey. Catherine
bradshaw, Margaret Bailey. Fanny
Butler: Grown OF Triumph" Mary
Warden. Bessie Warden. "Babbling
Brook" Edna Pass; "Bewitching Fai
RES Miss Mamie Hey, Ella Bradshaw.
"Haymaker's March," Glennis McCar-
thy. Thelma Vaughan. Miss Hey;
March OF the Flower Girls" Fannie
Butler Comrades in Arms" Bessie
Warden. Mary Warden; Consolation"
Lula May Drake; Passion Flower"
Catherine Sampson, Mabel Sampson:
Waltz Of the Oriole." Effie Smith.
Edith Wilson: Angels Dream" Mary
Warden: "Tannhauser." Ella Brad
shaw. Mary Warden, Bessie Warden:
Tick Tack. Fanny Butler. Maggie
Davenport. Ida, Thelma Vaughan. Cath
crime Sampson. Mabel Sampson. Miss
Hey: March, Fanny Butler. Marie
Carlton; Loves Caprice" Bessie War
den
Observe Holiday Hours.
Observing the usual custom on the
Fourth OF July, all government Offices.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-03
BniI Players Build Grnndstnnd.

To accommodate the crowds which
arc attending their baseball games. the
south Richmond Athletic Association
has secured permit to erect a frame
crandstand in Athletic Park. to cost
$500. The Athletics" a fast organiza-
ton OF ball players. which represents
the. colored people OF the Souths side.
have been very successful this season,
and large crowds. composed OF both
white and colored fans. come 10 sa.
them play.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-03
Begin Street improvements.

improvements on Porter Street were
begun yesterday with the laying of
the new granite curbing. The whole
street, from Fourteenth to Cowardin
Avenue, VIII shortly be paved with as
phalt blocks. This Will be the first
smooth paving TO be laid on the South
side, and. when completed Porter
street VIII be one of the prettiest thor
.ughfares on this side OF the river
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-03
cow IN SUPREME COURT.


Farmer.
Trenton. ~ j.. July The Supreme Court
decided that Frederick Ben jinan "A farmer
or somerset County, must pay James Van
Nest. his next door ncghbor. for the death
OF COW, owned by Van Nest which broke
INTO the ne!ghhor's sornheld. ate some OF the
corn and died
The liability OF Bealaman for the loss OF
the COW was affirmed BY the court upon the
theory that Bealaman was charged with the
duty OF maintaining his fences Ia such re-
pair that his neighbours cows could not gain
access Ia his corn crop.
Van Nests broke through n norton
of the fence which Bealaman should have
kept in repair. and ate abundantly OF his
green and snripe corn. and then died.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-03
MUST PAY $4,000 FOR EYE.
Druggists Alleged Error Cost Patient Sight
nf I'm

New York. July Herman Schwartz of
los East 18TH Street. oS;=,ncn n verdict for
5000 from sherins jury yesterday against
David b. Blustein, druggist. who. Schwartz
u!!eses. MADE AN error In filling Il prescrip-
ZION which cost him the sight OF an eye
schwartz explained that Or. Irving Turck
gave a prescription for an eye wash which
using II he lost the sight OF his eye. Inves-
tlgation showed that the druggist had nut
nitrate OF silver In the wash instead OF an
other drug called for by the prescriptions
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-03
o. L. A. VI. Meeting Tonight.

The sixteen Greater Richmond
councils OF the Junior o. L. A. NJ will
be represented at a meeting tonight
OF Davis Council. No. 81. in Odd Fell
lows Hall. Eighth and Hull Streets
This being the tirst meeting OF the
visiting committee. which is composed
OF three members from each OF the
lodges. a big time is anticipated. and
Il large crowd expected. local COM
mittee has been appointed to make
arrangements for a smoker in honor
Of tho visitors.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-03
FAMILY ESCAPE BOLT.
Every Room Wrecked. hut Five Persons Ar.

Unhurt.
Montice!lo. y. y. July "A freakish bolt
OF lightning practically destroyed the home
OF David Bennett. The five members OF the
FAMILY were in the room where the destruc-
non was greatest. hut all escaped death.
Mrs. Bennett and ore child were struck by
WOOD fragments and the others suffered
from electrical shock. but their injuries were
not serious.
Every room in the house was wrecked
walls being torn off. doors and window cas-
lngs hurled through the weather boarding
furniture broken and the kitchen range over
turned.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-03
DR.. Crook. Accent. Choir.

Especial to The Times Dispatch
Lynchburg. Va. July DIR. E. B.
crooks, native OF Kentucky, who has
been teaching at the Northwestern Uni
vcrsity, Evanston, Ill, has accepted
the chair of philosophy and pedagogy
AT the Randolph Macon Womans Col
legc for the session beginning in Sep
TENDER. DR.. Crooks is a doctor of phil
osophy Of Harvard. and for some time
was assistant editor OF the ST Louis
Advocate.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-03
GULF STREAM SPEEDING UP.
Brings Steamer Sosua To Boston q Dn
Ahead of Schedule

Boston, July 3.-Carried along at great
speed by an unusually swift current in the
Gulf Stream. the United Fruit Company
steamer Sosua. from Port Limon. Costa Rica
reached here a day ahead OF time. and was
held nj quarantine until there was room for
her at the companys terminal At Long
Wharf.
Captain B1onnes said that tho waters OF
the stream were strangely ac::ve. and the
steamer began moving so rapidly that tho
engines We're slowed down to half speed.
Even after tina; the Sosua logged off the
miles al an amazing rate.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-03
Killed on Power nont.

(SNecllI 10 The TImo3- DiSpntCh.J
Toledo, o.. July 2.-Willam Hart
man, OF Allentown. Pa. was drowned
and Thomas quinn and two young wo-
men seriously burned when an eXplo-
sion occurred aboard the power boat
ldlcr, In Lake Erie, near Toledo. this
afternoon.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-03
Now Divorce Rccord.

Chicago, July Fudge Richard
). Tuthiil set divorce record in the
Circuit Court to-day when he heard
thirty-five uncontestcd divorce cases, n
total OF siXty-one In two days
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-03
Grass Widowers' Monday Train
Stanton to Richmond
Chesapeake & Ohio Railway

Chesapeake and Ohio Railway will
operate Grass Widowers' Special Train
from Staunton and intermediate sta
day mornings, effective Monday, July I.
This train will leave stanton $50
making stops at intermediate stations
between Staunton and Charlottesville
TO take on passengers. and at sched
uled stop points of No. "A east of Char
lottesvile.
Weekend tickets sold at reduced
rates on saturdays, good until the Mon
day following.
advertisement
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-03
CnrrIer overcome hy Hent.

After walking all the morning in the
sizzling rays of the sun. w. w. Fields
Il colored mail carrier of Manchester
Postal station, was overcome by the
neat yesterday afternoon about .
o'clock In Woodland Heights. He was
given medical treatment and is report:
ed 10 be improving. Fields was on his
regular rounds delivering mail. when
he suddenly felt an attack of sun
stroke and went into the nearest house
Tor aid. physician was called in.
and after treating the carrier. sent him
TO his home on the Norths!de
Although no other persons were ac-
tualy overcome by the extreme heat,
number We're reported TO be suffer
Ing from the effects'of the torrid wave.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-03
Not mt Lillian Leyyis's.

The body OF an infant found by the
county police on Monday was concealed
In an clubhouse at the residence OF
Agnes Williams. 1929 River Road
Swansboro, and not on the premises
Of Lillian Lewis. who lives two doors
above
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-03

Observe Holiday Hours.
Observing the usual custom on the
Fourth OF July. all government Offices.
banks, city Offices and most of the