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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-26
MADE CITY SURRENDER.
The Late Captain Muse Took Cum
bertrand For Confederates.

Winchester. July 25.-It was not
until a few days after the death of
Captain Robert Bruce Muse, promi-
nent farmer of this county. that ii
became known that during the War
Between the States he demanded and
received the surrender of the city
of Cum berland Md, by orders from
General Imboden, of the Confederate
cavalry.
II was during the latter part OF
1863 some time after the defeat OF
General Milroy at Winchester, that
Captain Muse was selected to under
take the perilous work of demanding
the surrender of the city of Cumber-
land. He and one or two compan-
ions rode boldly into the city pre-
sented the orders of General limbo
den TO the Mayor, who, 1t is stated.
hastily turned the municipal affairs
over to the Confederates and left
them in charge. 1t was agreed that
no private property be molested and
that no depredations OF any kind be
committed and these agreements
were kept in spirit and letter,
Relatives and friends say they
never heard Captain Muse make more
than passing reference to his war
record, which, 1T turns out. was an
unusually good one
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-26
CONTEST THROWN OUT.
X. G. Walden VIII Qualify as Mayor of
Gretna September I.

Chatham, July 25.-Judge Harvey
in chant ers Yesterday threw out of
court the contest over the recent mu-
nicipal election at the town of Gret-
ma in Pittsylvauia County, at whic h
election X. G. Walden for Mayor de-
feated Lowell Witcher. incumbent,
The contest was that Walden had not
been a resident of the place suft'
ciently long to entitle him to vote.
The general law requires that ctti-
zen must be a resident of a town
one year before he can vote. Last
year the Gretna charter was amend
ed to allow vote on a dIspensary
and this amendment provided that
any citizen OF ninety days residence
could vote. and upon this amendment
Walden based his right of voting. The
question decided yesterday was as. 10
Jurisdiction, in which Judge Harvey
held il was not within his jurisdic-
ton. Thus for the present the mat
ter is closed. In the election Va
den received thirty-two votes. to
twenty-three for Witcher. At the
same time a new council ticket was
elected, but this was not contested,
as every candidate had been a resi-
dent for much longer time than
required by the general law. Va
den will assume office of Mayor Sep
TENDER l.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-26
DAUGHTERS BUSY
OVER CONVENTION
State L. ID. G. WIN Gntlner In Dam
Vile for Annual Meeting In
September.

Danville, Va, July 25.--The ladies
of the Danville and Ann Eliza Johns
Chapters, United Daughters of the
Confederacy. are busy with the work
of financing and preparing for the
meeting Of the Virginia Division, the
State body of that patriotic organiza-
ton. in this city on September FL. %
and 90
The ssembling of the Virginia Di-
vision in this city for the first time
in over fifteen years, will bring to
Danville one OF the largest conyen-
tons ever held here. and certainly the
largest body of ladies ever assembled
in this city for any meeting. When
the Daughters of the Confederacy last
met here there were two branches or
it, and only one of these was en-
braced in the convention. This time
there is but one body, which includes
many more chapters organized since
the 1900 convention here. At that time
the body met in the Council Cham
her whereas now II will take a large
hall to accommodate them. for it 10
expected that upward OF four hundred
ladies will be here to attend the meet
ing. In point of personnel and culture
it, Is doubtful that a more cultured
group Of ladies ever assem- bled here In
any gathering.
The present officers Of the Virginia
Division are:
President--Mrs. Samuel A. Riddick.
Smithieid. Va.
First Vice President--Mrs. Charles
w Smith. Christiansburg. Va.
Second ce-President--Mrs. Alex
ina shannon, Portsmouth. Va.
Third ce-President-Mrs. 3. A.
Blenner. Richmond. Va.
Fourth Nira- pro0id Mrs TTahpll
Smith. Martinsville. Va,
Recording Secretary-MrE H. H.
Andrews, Bristol. Va.
Treasurer--Mrs. L. r. Allen, Salem.
Va
Registrar--Miss Lucy Henry Wood.
Richmond, Va.
Historian-Miss ". c. Preston,
Seven Mile Ford.
Custodian-Mrs. J. P. F. Cassell,
stanton. Va.
Recorder of Crosses-Mrs, James r.
Alexander Alexandra.
Custodian Virginia Division Badges
Mrs. James Mercer Garnett, Balti-
more.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-26
BUYS HORSES FOR ITALY.
Heavy Drafters For Artillery and
Cavalry Mounts Purchased

Winchester. July 25.--During the
regular July horse sale at Harrison
burg twenty-six Rockingham horses
were sold to Harry Slagle, OF Wash
ington, purchasing agent for the
italian government, Most of the
animals were heavy drafters suitable
for artillery purposes. but few were
good cavalry horses. The average
price per head was sI20.
The horses were shipped In spe-
cial express car to the Italian re-
mount station at Philadelphia. and
In a short time they will be sent to
Italy. While Mr.. Slaale gave out no
interview, II is understood he let 1t
be known that he would be in the
market for more horses, and 1t is
probable he will find some at the
next regular monthly horse sale day
in Harrisonburg. His representatives
are said to he buying good horses
wherever they can be found In the
Shenandoah Valley.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-26
BIG HYOROAERO
WILL Be REBUILT

Alexandria, Va. July 25.-Tnc
monster hydroaeroplane, Clare, which
was wrecked by the storm last Mon
day, will be rebuilt by the Washington
Aeroplane Company The wreck of
the big air bird was lowed up The
river yesterday to the company's place
on Water Street. Washington i will
be rebuilt along new lines, and me
work will require from six to eight
weeks. 1t is expected
This machine is Owned by i. r.
Richardson, of New Orleans, and was
built by A, S. Richardson, of Lowell.
Mass.
The building of II will be along lines
originally suggested by A. S. Richard
SON
Its construction required eleven
months and while II has never beer,
in the air. preparations were being
made for flight when 1t was dam
aged by the storm.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-26
rs NEARING CENTURY
. MARK At HOT SPRINGS
Baltimore Ffnancier, Who Has Given
Much to Johns Hopkins, Is
Resting Self.

Hot Springs, Va. July 25.--w. w
Spence, of Baltimore. for many years
one of that city's leading financiers,
and who has given large sums to Johns
Hopkins University, is spending the
summer at Hot Springs with his ron
and daughter-in-law, Mr.. and Mrs. w.
w. Spence. Jr., where they have
leased for the season Ingalls, Cote. the
villa of Mrs. Melville E. Ingalls,. Of
Washington.
Mr.. Spence will be 100 years old ON
October 49, Considering his years. his
health is excellent. He attributes his
longevity TO a vigorous constitution
and regular and temperate habits OF
living. Until twenty-five years ago he
was in active business life.
The World correspondent found Mr..
Spence sitting in shady spot on the
lawn OF ingalls, Cote reading detec-
tive story. His cane. which had as
sisted him in taking the short walk
from the veranda, was on his knees.
At his feet was his Pektnese. His
handclasp was VIGOROUS and cordial.
Although his hearing Ia somewhat
dulled he showed keen interest in
Gilbert Murray's translation OF one OF
the plays OF Euripides. which the cor
respondent had in her hand. Some OF
the press representatives have formed
the habit of calling on him regularly
on his birthdays and they are always
cordially received.
As a rule. Mr.. Spence spends his
mornings in his favorite seat on the
lawn. About noon he takes a wafer
and little gtimniant brought TO him
by a trained nurse. Then he enjoys
an after luncheon cigar and then
takes a nap. In the late afternoon he
occasionally drives or takes short
motor ride. After light supper he
goes early to bed
Every Sunday since his arrived he
has stepped into his automobile and
accompanied his family TO the First
Presbyterian Church. where ne oc-
cupies front pew.
His SON law and daughter. Mr.
and Mrs, John Gill. of Baltimore. viii
be with him on his one hundredth
birthday.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-26
'OANv|LLE READY
FOR TOBACCO NOW
Daily Sales, Over Million
Pounds.

Danv!lle. Va. July 25.-The leaf to.
bacco sales season on the Danvillt
market will open on August / and will
continue until May 81, or for ter
months In anticipation Of the open
ing of the season and in order 20 be
better able to provide for the promp,
sale of all offerings and to accommo-
date both the farmers and the Leaf
tobacco dealers on this market. the
warehouses recently organized the
Danviile Warehouse Company. 1ncor-
porated, in which all of the eight
sales warehouses of the city are en-
braced
The company will completely man
and operate these eight warehouses
which have a capacity estimated in
piles or lots of tobacco displayed for
sale as stated in each case:
AGREES, 1000 piles: Banner. 1,20o
piles; Cabell, l,400 piles; Central, l.
400 piles: Exchange. 1900 piles: Hoi-
lands. 1900 plies; Planters, 1,4oo
piles: Union, 1900 piles.
Triple daily sales viii be operated
five days each week from Q A. NJ
until l P. NJ and from until p. NJ.
or for seven hours per day The
rate of sale at each warehouse is from
2l0 to 500 piles per hour. or a total
sale at auction of $40 to 600 piles or
lots of tobacco hourly. The eight
warehouses have a floor capacity of
1900 piles per hour, and estimating
the average weight of each pile at 100
pounds this will mean that the floors
OF the combined warehouses will hold
a sale of nearly 10000 pounds of to-
bacco when there is a great rush of
tobacco to market. Every warehouse
has sufficient and experienced men
TO look after every detail OF the un-
loading. weighing. display and auction
of tobacco offered. and 10 keep records
OF tho break as ii progresses, esti-
mate the amount to which the owner
of each pile sold is entitled and give
him a check therefor.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-26
News From All Sections Of Virginia
ROANOKE MILITIA
LEAVES FOR CAMP

Roanoke. Va, July 25.--Company r..
Second Regiment. Virginia Volunteers.
left Roanoke about nine o'clock this
morning for the annual encampmcnt
at Virginia Beach.
The company took its full compile.
ment of members and Captain Figgatt
said that he was highly pleased with
the interest shown and with the way
the men had turned out.
The company spent Saturday night
in the armory and were busy packing
equipment In readiness for the journey
this morning. The local militia will
join several other companies from
Southwest Virginia towns, which came
In this morning on special train.
DR.. Warren Knepp. who was named
first lieutenant of the medical corps
and assigned to Company r. Is in Nor.
folk and is expected to join the local
company at the encampment. The en-
campment will last one week
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-26
CHILD SMOTHERED IN
BED BY ITS MOTHER

wytfYeville. va. July 2g-k six
months old infant was found dead in
bed with the parents. Ben and Mrs
Estrange, In West Wytheviile this
morning. The mother is supposed to
have smothered the child during the
night.
The child was perfectly well at the
hour of retiring. The mother recalls
that her child nursed some time dur
ing the night
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-26
NECRESS THROWN FROM
WINDOW, THROAT ISCUT

Newport News. Va. July 25.-The
discovery of Belle Faulk, a negress,
lying in the street with her throat cut
and unconscious at the result OF being
thrown from a second story window
at 21a Twenty third Street FRIDAY
night led to the arrest of Fred Barnes
also colored on charge of felonious
assault. The woman regained con
seriousness for a few minutes yester'
day and said, according to the police
that her injuries came as the result oil
a row with Barnes. The womans con-
dition is considered critical.
Patrolman Robert Smith was called
TO the woman's house shortly after
finding her on the street, AS he en-
teret1 tine iiUGge; Barnes feaped from
the second story window, the patrol
man said, The negro escaped TO the
car tracks but was later captured hy
Patrolman Smith, who followed him
to the railway yards.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-26
MISS DAHrGREN FINED.
Warned That Punishment WIN Follow
Future Violations

Lenox. Mass. July 25.--Miss Kath-
crime Dahigren. daughter of Mrs.
Drexel Dahlgren. the daring driver of
a 12o-horsepower racing automobile,
whose speed on the Berkshire high
ways for the past month has been the
talk OF all sections. was fined s25 and
costs yesterday by Judge Bossidy in
the Lee District Court for overspeed-
ing
Miss Dahlgren was also charged
with reckless driving, but this charge
was continued for two months.
Her counsel claimed that she had
been accustomed to fast driving while
in European countries, and her dis
regard OF the law was due to thought
iessness.
Miss Dahlgren was sharply repri-
manded by the court. who toli her
she would be prosecuted IL she repeat
ed her fast driving.
Miss Dahlgren is also charged with
operating her car with the mufffer
wide open. The case will be tried
next Saturday. Miss Dahlgren has
promised to have the car adjusted so
that ii can be operated without OPEN
ing the muffier
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-26
BIG COMMUNITY PICNIC
|. FOR A0TI0WAY COUNTY.

Blackstone. Va, July 25.-Dr. Ciar.
ence Poe, editor Of the Progressive
Farmer. and President J. d. Egsleston.
of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute.
will be the speakers at the frst com
munity picnic OF Nottoway County.
which will be held Tuesday. at Not
toway Courthouse, Fully four thous-
and people are expected for the DAYS
celebration, which will be record
making event in the history OF the
county.
Great preparations are being made
for the event at Blackstone, Crewe
Burkevule and throughout the coun-
ty, while hundreds OF people from
adjoining counties are planning 10 AT
tend the aii-day celebration with din
ner on the grounds"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-26
CHILD LOSES FOOT
IN HAY MOWER BLADES

Roanoke. Va, July 25-while a Mr..
Harris. of Floyd County. was moving
hay a few days ago near Floyd Court
house. according to reports brought
here. his three year -oid son got into
the grass ahead of the machine, and
before the father discovered the tots
dangerous position II had gotten onto
the blade and one OF It's feet was cut
of Just above the ankle. and the other
sheared away so that only a part of
the heal was left. The child was
brought 10 FLOYD COURTEOUS and as
late as Friday morning was doing well.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-26

BOTH TO NOMINATE "DRYs."
Rockingham County PARTIES to Tnks
sGfnRer- DAT of Politics.

Rockingham County PARTIES to Take
aGfnEerr Out of Politics.
Harrisonhurg. Va. July 25.---It ia he
ginning to look ms II all the ginvn.
viii be taken out OF Rockingham poll.
tics this year from the fact that both
parties are almost sure to nominate
dry" tickets from top 20 bottom.
State Senator John Paul. the strong
est Republican In the valley and the
recognized q. @ r. leader in the Sew
enth District. will hardly make the race
gain. Senator Paul has always been
wet" and the predcminance of the
dry sentiment. together with his own
inclination to return TO his Law prac-
tlee. makes II almost certain that Ser.
ator Paul's name will not be presented
to the convention when II meets In
September.
] II. Ruebush. Or. A. 2. Funkhouser
and g. n. Earman are mentioned for
the place.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-26
PROSECUTION HALTED
BY COUPLES MARRIAGE

wytheville. Va. July 25.---w. r.
Burnett was brongt 20 wytheviile
from Roanoke and Jailed last night
having been arrested on warrant for
seduction committed in this county.
Burnett and the Rirl being under
age. no marriage license could be
issued without the consent of the
parents of both, so the fathers came
to Wytheviile today. and though II lie
Sunday, a marriage license was Issued
and the marriage was performed AZ
the courthouse In Wytheville late this
evening. The prosecution OF the groom
by the Commonwealth will cease
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-26
BATES BELIEVES BODY
WAS THAT OF HIS SON

Albany. n. Y, July 25--The father
of Lindon J. Bates, Jr.. the Lus!tania
victim. whose body is reported 10
have been washed ashore on the west
coast of Ireland. believes that the
Identification OF the body 10 correct.
Mr.. Bates is at Lebanon Park, near
Pittsheld. He said tonight he was
satisfied from the information he has
received that the body washed up on
the Irish coast a few days ago In that
OF his son. The Identification, he add
ed. should have been easy, as he knew
his son carried a passport and other
papers containing his name.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-26
PAPER BOX FACTORY
Quilted BY FIRE

Lynchburg. Va. July 25.-The
paper box plant of the Old Dominion
BOX Company, which is located at
Ninth and Jefferson Streets, was
Quilted by fire late last night, the ORR
gin of which seems 10 have been in
cendiary. The blaze appears to have
started simultaneously in the base
ment and on the third floor In the rear
of the factory The loss is estimated
at about 10000, $4,000 of which lie
on stock and machinery and the re-
mainder on the building.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-26
VIRGINIA BRIEFS.

VILLA msburg-W. l. Jones. acting
police Justice. in court Saturday morn
ing dismissed the warrant against
Harry Jackson, charged with assault
ing j. B. c. Spencer, proprietor of the
Colonial Inn. IN an alteration over a
bill last Sunday morning. The suit of
Jack Chaser against Mr.. Spencer for
$50 damages To a sample case and
its contents was also dismissed. The
justice said the cases were trivial and
that IT was "all a tempest in a teapot"
Each side was made to pay Its costs.
observation-disclosures Welch, Of
Alexandria. a Southern Railway brake
man. was seriously injured Thursday
at Monroe, when he fell between two
freight cars in moving train, The
slow speed of the train was all that
saved the mans life, for he is expect
ed TO recover.
Harrsonhurg-Twe men are
busy laying az 1-2-mile pipe line
from SINNERS Spring to furnish
water for the town of Timherville
Rockingham County. Two hundred
and fifty thousand gallons will he sup
piled daily. The Timbervilie Water
Corporation. capital stock s425,000,
has been formed.
Harrisonburg-The regular session
Of the Harrisonburg Summer Normal
School IS at an end. The enrolment
this year was $40 students against
4e4 last year. The special session will
begin when about 200 students are ex-
pected. Work is progressing on the
new $4,000 administration building
The dining-room, assembly hall and
library room are ready for use.
nchburg-Congressma carte r
Glass. in response to letter from the
First Assistant Postmaster-Ge
notified that official of his decision to
endorse John p Saul for postmaster
at Salem. This ends the contest, as
far as Mr.. Glass is concerned
Lynchburg--Several DAYS ago while
Mrs XIII Hall and three children were
In the woods near her home, near
Orr.x Bedford County. an eagle at
tackled the quartet and after hard
battle the ten-year-old son, a MEM
Der of the party. killed the bird. The
eagle weighed twenty pounds and
measured six.feet from tip to tip of the
wings. The lad. whose name Is Moody
Hall, did not know what he was fight
ing until the battle was over. The boy
used a stick to kill the bird.
IL. n al.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-26
wythsville vet~r.n De.d.

Wytheville. Va. July 25.--Rufus
Brown Repass. well-known citizen OF
this vicinity. died at his home In
Wythevilie early this morning He
leaves one son, DR.. Thomas w. Re-
pass. The deceased was Confederate
veteran He was seventy-three years
old. n
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-26

Virginia Beach esolut'ons ex-
pressing confidence in President Will
son and piedging him prayers and sup
port In his efforts TO uphold the rights
OF neutral relations were adopted by
the National Christian Chautauqua, In
session here today.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-26

Mr. and Mrs r. S. Freeman. OF Rich
mona are guests of Mr.. and Mrs A.
l. Freeman, at their home in Whining
ton, n. c.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-26

Colonel ". II Palmer has as his
guests al his summer home near
Blacksburg Mrs. Valentine Nesbit and
her small daughter. OF Birmingham
Ala
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-26

Mrs woodson r: waddsy is spending
the summer in BIscksburE
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1915-01-08
CeileeIans Delight Audience

The large auditorium Of the
Stroudsburg High School was alled
on Friday evening when the Cole.
ginns, II male quartet with fine rep.
utation which was well sustained
gave program Of the most enter.
tanning character.
The voices of the singers blend IN
n most beautiful manner and ever,
number was delight to their hear
crs. Many encores were demanded
and they were given with will.
Many novelties were presented and
these added to the enjoyment. Their
"Old Onken Bucket" was az funny
~ could b. and 1.-THE Songs my
Mother Used to Sing" was arranged
in II pleasing and unique manner
The audience sat spellbound through
this Notwithstanding, Pa.
The Collegians will appear at the
Crystal theater on January 81, 1915
This will be the second number Of
the Redpnth Lyeeum Bureau under
the auspices Of the Dsming High
School.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1915-01-08
CONTRACT TO Be SIGNED FOR new
ClUBR0OMS FOR LOCAL MOOSE
National Director Chas. r. Reum will
be Here January % to Sign Con-
tract and Make Final Plans:
Work on Building Starts Soon.

Director Chas. &. Reum of the
Loyal Order of Moose is in town and
has completed final arrangements for
the new club rooms for the local
lodge which will occupy the entire
second floor of the new building To
be erected by Frank Nordhaus on
Pine street. The building will oc.
cupy the ground that now holds the
old building used as temporary
quarters by J. A. Kinnear & Com
pany.
The first floor will contain the new
moving picture theater. while the
second will be given over to lodge
and club rooms. The club rooms
will be finely fitted up and will be
the last word in club room construc-
tion. The fittings will be in mission
style and il will contain every con-
vcnicnce for the use of the members.
In addition to the lodge rooms and
dance hall there will be n gymnasium
with shower baths in connection, pool
and billiard tables, and card and
louncing rooms. There will also be
writing rooms where the members
will he able to retire and write ia
quiet.
On the balcony overhangine the
sidewalk will be sun room, this
balcony will be decorated with palms
and plants and will be a novel fea-
ture of the structure. The exterior
of the building will be lighted with
several hundred electric lights and
this will add greatly to the appear
nnce of the building md to the whole
block at night. These lights will all
he frosted and will shed u soft light
that will illuminate the surrounding
buildings also. Several new features
in the interior lighting are also plan
ned. the lodge room will have
beamed ceiling and will be lighted
with concealed lights arranged alony
the ceiling beams.
The floor plans for the rooms are
beine planned by the national archi-
tects of the order and will be sent
here and Incorporated in the plans
for the building.
Director Reum left Deming today
hut will return later in the month.
The contract for the rooms will NJ,
signed ON January %. and aetiv.
wark on the new building will start
in the near future. On his return io
Demine, Mr.. Reum will put on an cx-
t"nsive membership campaign.