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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-12
REV. DR.. WICKER WILL
ASSIST CAMP MEETING
Pastor OF Leigh street. Church %
Help Conduct Services In Rich
mond County.

Rev j. j. Wicker, D. D., pastor OF
Leigh Street Baptist Church, mas con-
scented to help conduct services at
the thirty-eighth encampment. given
under the auspices OF Methodists In
the southern part Of Richmond Coun-
ty to be held early In August. Rev.
Arthur Crane, a prominent minister
of Brooklyn. n. Y. will also assist
in the work.
These meetings are known as the
Marvin Grove Camp Meetings.
Preparations are being made for
other camp meetings that are an
nuaily held in the three lower coun-
ties OF the Northern Neck. Wharton
Grove Camp Meeting in Lancaster
will begin July 90. and end August |.
The grounds are located on the Rap
pahannock River just below the
mouth OF the picturesque Corotoman.
The encampment Is held In beau
tiful grove, In which there are said
to be found almost every forest tree
native to this section. The Rev. DIR.
H M. Wharton. OF Baltimore, for
whom the camp was named and who
has been the leading preacher al
every meeting since the camp was es-
ia blished about twenty-five years ago
will be the preacher this year. DR..
Wharton viii be assisted by other min
listers and by trained choir.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-12
Yesterday ii the Churches


Woman. Her Work ana Rights
was the theme from which Rev. e.
". Carson talked last evening in Fair.
mount Avenue Methodist Church.
This is the second Of series on this
subject, and the pastor tried to inn
press on the mindA of those present
just what their work should consist
OF and how they should 60 about It.
He advised them to seek the fallen
sisters and other unfortunate ana lend
a helping hand.
The two blind boys. Harold ana
Ashby Lawrence. who featured last
Sunday nights services, were again
present and took part In the exer-
cises. Harold, fifteen years old, sang
the Holy City" while Ashby. who n
Just ten, recited the thirty-second
Psalm by raised letters.
The congregation last night was
large one, practically every seat In
the handsome auditorium being oc-
cupied.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-12
HEALTH POOP, YOUTH
tcontinu.a From First Page,

Continued From First Page,
afternoon In the cemetery at Leban-
on Methodist Episcopal Church. In the
presence of n large assembiage Of
friends and relatives OF the young
man.
Grandson Of q Suicide.
Young Foster ended his life with
in few hundred yards and In the
same manner which his grandfather
did about forty years ago. following
financial reverses.
The youth was nephew Of Mr.. ].
Robert and Mrs Ermine Wake VII.
liams. late Of South Richmond. now
OF Paterson, N. J.
Mr.. williams In now In San Fran.
cisco with the exhibit Of the Ameri-
can Locomotive Company At the Pan
American exhibition, he having been
with that company for about fifteen
years.
Mrs Mary Frances Williams. grand
mother OF young Foster. lies II the
point OF death on her plantation on
which her grandson committed SUD
eide.
Besides his parents. young Foster
10 survived by three brothers and one
sister. all younger than himself ex-
cept one.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-12
MUST DECLARE VALUE
N CHECKING BAGGAGE


In order to carry ont the provision
OF the Cummins Amendment 70 the
interstate commerce. act the CheeA-
peake and Ohio Railway Company has
issued circular containing tnstruc-
lions relative to the requiring OF q
declaration of value from ali persons
checking baggage for interstate trans
portation. Nearly all other Eastern
and Southern carriers put these rules
into effect as OF June last, but on
the Chesapeake and Ohio lines they
become effective as of July Is.
Under the amendment to the inter-
state commerce act, railway compa-
MEG are liable for the actual amount
Of loss of or damage to baggage trans
ported over their lines when such loss
or damage Is due TO the careleesness
or negligence OF the carrier and trav-
elers in checking baggage must state
in writing the value of the baggage
when IL IL to be carried In interstate
travel. and the railway companies are
not in any event liable beyond the
amount SO stated. In order to faciii-
tate the checking of baggage, the
Chesapeake and Ohio has prepared
blank form, which must be signed by
the person TO whom such baggage be-
longs II the value Of the basGage
does not exceed 500. 1t will not be
necessary for the traveller to all In
the value, but IL more than 500 the
traveller must state the SPECIFIC value
in the blank space provided In the
form. Up to a value OF 800 there
will be no Insurance charge to the
owner OF the baggage, but IL more
than 500 q charge OF 10 cents for
each 800 or fraction thereof in ex-
cess OF this amount will be assessed.
ID Lw q - n q
a passenger to misrepresent the value
of baggage.
Transfer companies checking bag
gage will be instructed that they must
obtain a declaration of value and at
tach stop check" 20 baggage check
showing such value for the informa-
ton of the baggage agent, who will
then compute charges for excess
value. IL any, and forward c. 0. ID.
the same, as in the case OF excess
weight Of baggage.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-12
LOVE FOR ANTIQUES
LEADS TO MARRIAGE

Atlanta, Ca. July 11.--George Gus
tave Heye. millionaire oil man of New
York city, whose former wife created
sensation when she sued him for
divorce In 1919 and asked for $4,000
yearly as alimony. and who was award
ed $4,000, was married in Atlanta to
Mrs. Dorothea Page, OF New York. The
ceremony was performed by Judge
George Ball. of Superior Court, Attor-
ney Luther Rosser acting as personal
counsel for Heye. Much secrecy was
observed about the wedding.
Mr.. and Mra. Heye have gone to
north Georgia to inspect the Indian
mounds. a bad popular with both. 1t
Ii said love for these antiques led
to their marriage, as they met while
inspecting mounds.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-12
] ersonally c onducted
Tours to the
! alifornia Expositions

nc Norfolk and Western Railway
RMow prepared to offer the choice
&wo methods Of making the trip u
Ifornia and the Expositions this
5ner.
a hAy will sell tickets for indepen-
travel via any one OF about fifty
&E9nt routes. or will arrange for
&%to join hiS*1-class personally
1nc4ed and chaperoned party The
Tor Joining these attractive tours
+ ~ very ressona Bile. and will in
al necessary expenses of the
IN trip. such o. railroad fare,
an berth, meals, hotel accom-
61tons, side-,rips. transfers of
AgeTs and baggage. etc, etc.
- tours cover all the most at
live routes. going one way and
<N1ng another. including the
Canyon. of Arizona, the r eysf
the Yellowstone National PARK.
6nadfan Rocky Mountains, etc.
~f1ansements will be made and
70 cut with view to relieving
~ the trouble and worry ordi-
II met with In travelling. For fun
E6larS. call on or write to C. n
~, District Passenger Agent.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-12
BOARD Of ALDERMEN
TO RECEIVE REPORT


The most important matter TO be
presented the Board OF Aldermen al
It's meeting on Tuesday night will be
the report of the special committee
on investigation of the Police Depart
ment.
This report, as has been stated In
The virginian. will ask the resignation
of Com missioners We'll and Goode
and will censure Commissioner Nc
Carthy. 1t will ask for a reorga MIA
ton Of the Police Department and
will suggest that the department be
enlarged
1t L. believed generally that the re-
port will be adopted by the Board of
Aldermen, and that President Peters
will call Common Council together the
following night to act upon the
report.
Mr. Goode said yesterday that he
had no intention OF resigning. a. he
was satisfied that he had done moth
ing to cause such action on his part.
Mr.. Well would not commit him.
self. preferring to refrain from COM
ment on the report until he had heard
II read oficially.
He, too. will await ofiiciai informa.
ton.
Various comments have been made
on the substance of the report. Many
feel that the committee was not
severe enough, while others believe
there was too much severity.
President Adams will call City
Council in joint session this week to
elect a Police Commissioner from
Madison Ward, ae the term of Com
missioner Mccarthy has expired.
There are two candidates In the run
ming, besides Commissioner Mccarthy
DIR. w. p. Mathews and Alexander
Birchette.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-12
no EVERLASTING HELL
SAYS REV. Y. {. n0FFETI.
BE NEW AND PURE WORLD
Evangelist PropOunds Thoughtful and
ForcefuI Theory at Tent Needing.
win Speak Of the Devil at service
Tonight.

Hell! What 10 It? Where 10 IT
When L. ft7" was the subject nj the
Gospel Tent, Allen Avenue and Main
Street, last night.
The doctrine OF an everlasting
burning hell" said Evangelist w. c.
Moffett. the speaker, lis one Of the
greatest SANDERS on the character of
God that the devil ever invented. 1t
destroys our belief in a loving heAv-
emily Father. and In It's place supplies
cruel tyrant. God will no more
consign His creatures to eternal tor
ment than would . parent put his
burned and tortured without end.
Satan himself IL responsible for the
deception. and thus casts reproach on
God.
Wicked VIII He Punished.
The wicked. however" the speak
err continued, will not escape pun
ishment The Bible states that every
man will be rewarded according to
his deeds. II a man has done evil,
he will surely reap his reward. The
wages Of sin Is death, not eternal
life in torment. The wicked will be
burned up. destroyed. reduced to ashes
and smoke, to everlasting destruc-
ton. to be as though they had not
been. This is the teaching of the
Scriptures on this question. They Will
be burned up root and branch with
an 'unquenchable Are that consumes
everything with which 1t comes IN
contact.
This Ia not at the present time, as
some believe, but will come at the
end of the millennium. when. as the
evil hosts of Satan attempt to take
the Holy City. the New Jerusalem.
fire comes down from God out of
heaven and deyours them At this
time the Are so cast OF, the earth will
cause a universal confagration. and
the earth itself will catch fire. The
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-12
EXPERTS ON MUNICIPAL
GOVERNMENT TO TALK

The board of directors of the Civic
Association will meet at s:15 o'clock
tonight in Mechanics Institute to
elect successor 70 President Bemiss.
who resigns to be a citizen member
OF the charter change committee.
Plans for conferences with students
Of municipal affairs and municipal
government experts being made by
the executive committee of the Civic
Association are taking form. Secre-
tary Frank w. Duke announced that
at the earlier conferences the Assoc
citation will hear from DR.. Walter
s. Mcneil. of Richmond College. and
DIR. d. r Anderson.
At these conferences best methods
for giving Richmond a better city
government will be discussed. 1t la
probable that mass meetings will be
held In the City Auditorium during
the next few weeks that citisens may
be kept fully informed as to the pro-
gress of the work of the association
and of the Charter Changes Commit
tee.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-12
BOARD OF ASSESSORS
NOT TALKING FIGURES

That members OF the board Of a.
SCISSORS will not discuss Assessment
city until after those who are pro-
testing against the new figures
placed as valuations upon their prop
erty have been heard was shown
when they declined to talk for publ
cation.
1t was declared that II would be
improper to talk about the ASSESS
ments in advance of giving opportu-
nifty to those assessed to be heard.
No date has yet been set for any
of the hearings to be given by the
board to property owners but the
date will likely be announced within
the next few days.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-12
REPUBLICAN PARTY

(Continued from First Pase.)
II he wants II he can have the New
York delegation
New Jersey politicians seem to think
that that state will assume it's ira
ditional attitude OF standing very
close to It's big neighbor. New York.
Pennsylvania presents something OF an
enigma. Some of the politicians be-
lieve that Governor Brumbaugh will
control the delegation and be pre-
scented to the convention as candidate.
Another class look to former Senator
Knox.
Information has come to The Sun
that Mfr. Knox 10 kept busy turning
the hose on jealous supporters who
are trying to kindie a hre for him
in western Pennsylvania Among the
progressives there In some Borah SEN
timent
The South lie pursuing a policy of
.watchful waiting" Senator Borah Is
exceptionally strong in North Caro-
lima. in Louisiana and In Tennessee.
He has substantial support In Virginia.
Senator Burton's prospects depend
upon the State Of Ohio. His chances
have been menaced by an incipient
boom for Governor Willis and a CO.
vert UtOFSIHGnt kOI GChAhpI A~Nath8*
Ex-Ambassador Myron +. Herrick has
been much discussed, but the friends
of Mr.. Burton APPARENTLY believe that
there can be no Misunderstanding
between the two men when the time
comes.
President Wilson Strong.
Michigan will send an instructed
delegation for Senator William Alden
Smith. but up to this time. II the
information that has come to the Sun
is correct, Senator Smith has made
no great progress outside Of his own
State
Indiana Republicans and several
Democrats whose opinion was sought
believe that former .Vice-President
Fairbanks will get the support Of his
State in the convention OF ia
Ivorite SON."
The prediction Is made that Roose-
welt could carry Minnesota In the
Republican primaries over any other
candidate. but would be defeated at
Ito be very strong in Minnesota.
Here 10 the estimate OF . Minne-
sofa Republican editor on the situa-
ltion given to the Sun:
Wilson could carry the State to.
day hands down as against any OF the
Republicans you mention. A little
more emphasis in Washington on the
present conferences with Norway,
sweden and other European neutrals.
ana II will be practically imDoeihle to
dislcdea Wilson We have In Mime
sofa about 100000 Germans. 2So.ooV
Norwegians and 100000 Dwsdes.
mo ono has proposed any course
more acceptable to the Germans than
that which Wilson has adopted and
the Scandinavians believe In him as
they do In Knute Nelson. The issue
here IL with the independents who
are today squareiy with Wilson"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-12
ELEVEN MILLIONS IS
NINE PRODUCTS VALUE
Gold, Silver. Copper, Lead and Zinc
Among Metals OF Eastern
States.

The value of the mine output OF
gold, silver. copper. lead. and zinc In
the Eastern or Appalachian States
In 1914 was $11,437,7o7. against s12.-
4i3.3s6 in 1918. according to H. D.
McCaskey In a statement just made
public by the United States Geological
Survey. The figures for 1914 repre-
sent the production of eighty-one
mines. OF which forty-five were gold
placer mines tmany OF them smAll)
thirty-six deep gold mines. seven zinc
mines and seven copper mines. There
was an increase in the production OF
gold and Of zinc In 1914 az compared
with 1919. but the yield of silver. lead
and copper was smaller.
The gold output from all mines was
S.S97.36 fine ounces. valued at s173,-
$50, an increase OF 380.03 ounces 10
quantity and Of 1855 in value from
the production OF 1918. The silver
output, recovered entirely as by
product in refining the gold and cop
per produced. was 100.727 fine ounces,
valued 1t s65.7o7. decrease Of To-
4sf ounces In quantity and OF ill.,
All In value. OF the gold output In
AvAS tHc piaE0Is yleiooO vU4.ov
ounces against 1885 ounces in 1919.
I165.5s ounces. against S.s92.0s
ounces in 1919. The copper mfnes
produced 327.2I ounces in 1914 and
S91.5s ounces in 1919. OF the forty
FIVE producing gold piacers In 1914,
there were twenty-six In Georgia.
twelve in North Carolina. one in Ala
bama and six in South Carolina.
There were 31.s12 short tons Of Sill
ceous ores or failings sold or treated
from Appalachian gold mines In 1914.
OF which l7.451 tons were from North
Carolina. 5.o7s tons from Alabama.
1850 tons from Georgia. and 1881
tons from South Carolina.
The output OF siliceous gold ore in
In 1918. and the gold from deep mines
Increased about 3os ounces.
The average recovery of gold {in-
Guiding nominal recovery OF siIver5
per ton of siiiceous ores treated In the
Eastern States In 1914 was 34.ss. The
average In Alabama was $z.28 In
Georgia So. and In North Carolina t1.11.
The copper production In 1914 was
1855, 3s1s pounds. valued at -. SnO.-
sS3. an increase OF 40s.167 pounds IN
quantity and Of ~&4s3.s7O In value. oz
the total output 1s.7s7.sss pounds carAs
from tho Ducktown district Of eastern
Tennessee. from eS3.s11 short tons a
pyritic copper ore treated. The ~
mainder came chiefly from FenMeyi-
vania, where, 1t the Cornwall iron
mines. magnetic ssparation ~ large
tonnages OF ma4nAttc ores results n
the recovery 81 eoppsr- bsastne pyrsts.
Maryland. virgins ana North Carolina
= I.< enr<rty,.sfIn51 ~ the copper OUTPUT
The production 81 iend was only
asa, 900 pcuuda valued II S9.a0s. q
Iarr. decrease from the production IN
1919.
The sanc output. figured - spelter,
was ise,7le.16< pounds. valued at ~, !
5s1,s47, IN increase Of .. 1850 pounds
IN duantity. but decrease OF S4ls.6oo
II value. ne lArgest producers were
the sinc mines OF New Jersey. but q
larFo ana Increased output also came
from eastern Tennessee. The small
remainder 81 the xiitc output came
from nnines In Virginia and New
JzAnpshire. - : s1 i'5.s :.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-12
UNIQUE SERVICES N
V[IABLE 81. CHURCH
FIRST OF SERIES OF rouR
Vessel In Which Voyage Is Made =
Enyironnent---One Must Be Care.
full In Selecting Companions ana
Associates.

A unique Sunday evening servfca.
consisting largely OF song, and poetic
reading was had at the venable-
Street Baptist Church last night the
singing was greatly appreciated. par
ticularly the duet, Drifting Away" by
Miss Edna johnson and B. 8. Perkina
and the solo. Have Courage, My Boy.
TO Say No." BY Miss Edna johnson.
~ was the flrst OF . series Of four
sunday evening services In which the
pastor. Rev. J.. n. johnson, 10 preach
ing upon the subject The Voyage Of
Life" His theme for last nissat was
Settling Bail" He spoke to Z larno
AND appreciative audience, and sAtd
in part:
cradle to the grave. II 10 quickly over
others. Some fall In the bud. others
IN the blossom, and yet others in the
fruit OF life. Some hasten the end,
while others proIong it, according 70
conduct, dealings with the enemy. ana
the captain who pilots the way.
IAfc Il Voyage.
Life 10 like voyage In that 70
opens with Joyous hopes, great ex.
pectations and without experience
and knowledge Of the way. But there
are some preparations to be mazda.
There Is much In getting q good start.
We need to be strong and well TO bAst
endure and enjoy . voyage. II il .
pity TO have TO take a voyage for
your health. The most grouchy man !
ever saw was just such man. Men
and women. IL you would meet life's
battles be good animals. See to your
health. You likewise need a mental.
and spiritual preparation. A knowi-
edge OF astronomy. geography and mis-
tory adds much to the joys of q voyage.
Do not start out In life without such
preparation as will really At you for
a blessed journey.
The selecting of a vessel meAns
much. This Is our environment. This
will determine your companions.
friends and associates. II IL your COM
munity life. Be careful about t.
Bright inteliects and fine cloths are
not enough. All that giitters IL not
gold The Lusitania was the proudest
vessel that sailed the ocean, but for
that reason TIVE enemy all the moro
set his eve on her. Have you the
strength to Withstand the enemy. the
rough pillows, and storms of the sea
But make sure of your pilot. On him
rests largely your safety. Trust in the
Lord, with all thine heart; and lean
not unto thine own understanding. In
all tiny way acknowledge him and he
shall direct thy paths. Failure hero
has wrecked many life. Be sure
that you heed his instruction. The
disregarding of his advice has made
many a heart ache, lost many .. jewel.
and wasted many years Of fffes
Sc. your face toward the future
with strong body, a trained mind. q
regenerated soul. the best OF friends
and pilot who knows the way. Keep
your ear open TO the voice of God"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-12
ClNTER PARK WORKS
FOR DIRECT HIGHWAY

The Ginter Park Civic League will
have its regular monthly meeting at
the schoolhouse in Ginter Park to-
night. The meeting will be called to
order at Sis O'Clock.
A large attendance is expected, as
business of importance is to come be-
fore the body.
Citizens Of Ginter Park are very
much interested In securing a direct
highway from Ginter Park to this
city, as provided for I'M the decree Of
annexation, and this matter is one to
which much time win be given at to-
nights meeting.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-12
JUDGE RHEA LEAVES
ON INSPECTION TRIP
Corporation Commissioner WIN Look
Over Claims ut virso and
South Boston.

Judge william r. Rhea will leave to-
day over the Southern Railway for
virso. Lunenburg County. Va. where
the virginian. Southern and Norfolk
and Western Railways parallel each
other, to consider the application be-
ing made by citizens OF this new pro-
posed town for a freight and pas
senger station.
From this point Judge Rhea will
go on to South Boston to make an in
spection of the new passenger sta
ton at that point, which was re-
Gently erected under the supervision
and direction of the state Corporation
Commission.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-12
PLANS ARE CHANGED

Continues From First FAos.y
sion and capitalization OF public
opinion regarding oermAny's reply.
He did not leave Hariaksnden House
today He did not attend church this
morning. and contrary to his usual
custom, and despite a perfect summer
day. did not go automobiling this at
ternoon. However. he did little work.
He took several short walks about
his home and this evening was spent
reading to his family.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-12

Automobiles driven by c. G. Chaplin
and Aubrey Dearharf collided on
franklin Street. between Pine and
LAUREL yesterday. and both machines
were considerably damaged.
Another coliiaion occurred on Frank
lin Street. between laurel and shafer:
Little damage was dnne The cars
were driven by NJ. j. Cohen and A. H.
Harris.
In neither instance was any one
hurt.
Andrew Reed MAS arrested for
speeding. He will be heard In Police
Court this morning.