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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-20
Explosion Lifts Roof.

Berkeley, Va, June l9.--An expfo-
sion OF an electric vulcantzer In the
automobile accessories shop OF the
Preston Auto supply. Wilson corner,
South Norfolk, last evening at $3.50
o'clock. wrecked the building.
The roof was blown Off the build
ing. glass showcase was smashed
and everything in the building was
disarranged.
W. e. Meginley. in charge of the
shop, had just gone out to the front
to put a tire on machine that had
stopped for repairs, and no one was
in the building at the time. which
accounts for the fact that no one was
in itired
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-20
IAnt;ley--picrspu.

Norfolk, Va. June 19.--Miss Marian
-7icrspn. Of Santa Rosa. whose engage
uHeUt 10 Lieutenant Leo Lee Lindtey,
L $ " Of Norfolk was announced
al a. 'uncheon which She gave ten days
ago will leave next month for this
". where the wedding will take
place, 1T the home of Naval Ccnstruc-
Tor le1 Mrs. Lee s Border in Pelham
Elace- as Il u impossible for Ldeu-
tenant ,Lindiey to get leave TO go
West The engagement is the result OF
ar ac1- rnintance formed last summer
when NSs~ Fjerson vas a guest a the
homo Or Naval Constructor and Mrs.
Border
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-20
EQUIPMENT
OFFERED UNITED STATES

Hampton, Va, June le.-Sias B.
Mason, owner of one of the largest
public works contracting firms in the
United States, has offered his entire
plant to the United States govern
ment 10 be sent to France, free OF cost
to the government. Mr.. Mason also
offers to send his entire force of SER
vice and to command the force HIS a
major of engineers in the United
States army for any service the gov
eminent needs In digging trenches
and bitches His plant Is valued at
several hundred thousand dollars and
is completely equipped with all the
modern machinery for building rail-
roads. digging trenches and would be
OF immense assistance to the army,
owing to the perfect organization of
the big force. The offer was made
without reservation and without the
slightest cost to the government.
Mr.. Mason is a brother of Robert I.
Mason. of this city. and Charles
Mason. OF Newport News. He has
visited her on various occasions. He
Is accounted one Of the best engineers
Of this country and has been a Won
derfully successful contractor The
offer made by Mr.. Mason to the gov
eminent is one of the biggest yet
proffered the war department. as 1t
would include the entire working plant
and force, with Mr.. Mason to be in
charge as the guiding officer.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-20
ffAFAUA NEvNETTTH DfEHL, ENftuF
TcArpk,one Madison 1928

Vile, Va The marriage ceremony was
performed by Rev pr II. b. Frisseli.
Miss Far-ar ts The daughter OF Will
liam Archer Fsrrar, of Amelia county.
land Mr. Frissen a Yale graduate and
-c}d secretary OF Hampton institute.
: tho son ~ nr. and Mrs HolEs Il.
, rr.s>c)i or Hamp ton. Va.
owing to the fact that Mr., Frissell
II likely 70 - called South an, day
y-i-.h Battery n. Of the Virginia field
az illery, this war Wedding" was very
simple and was attended by only the
IA mediate "a mites The wedding jour
ncy VIII he 2 furloash trip made
through the Valley" Of Virginia.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-20
News Of All Virginia, from the Mountains to the Sea

men. Edward Copeland and Tom vii.
hams. especially the first, who though
unable to swim, risked their lives yes
terday morning in the endeavor to
save the lives of Mrs. Fred Bullock
and her three children. and who aftaA
saving Mrs. Bullock remained In tina
waters Of Smith creek to locate and
bring to shore the little bodies Of the
two girls and their baby brother, some
of the people of Suffolk quietly made
up a purse by voluntary contribution.
which will be given to these men.
An effort will also be made to So
cure for Edward Copeland a Carns-
gle medal.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-20
MAYOR MOSS PROTECTS
AMATEUR FARMERS

Newport News Va. June IT,
Mayor Moss yesterday announced that
he will request the police Justice TO
sentence to twelve months on the road
any person convicted of stealing vecc-
tables from home gardens. The mayor
instructed the chief of police to keep
sharp lookout FOR such trievcJ. WAC
nave been operating extensively since
The home garden vegeta bles began to
nature.
The mayor has been informed that
one amateur farmer lost cart load OF
large turnips Saturday night, some
one entering his garden and taking
every turnip worth carrying away.
"A thief Of this kind deserves very
little mercy and not only has lost his
conscience, but all respect for decency
or humanity"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-20
Mrs. Josephine Floyd.

Portsmouth, Va. June l9.--Mrs.
Josephine Floyd. widow OF George
Floyd, died at ) o'clock yesterday
ulorning, in the residence. 1901
ingham street, at the age of sixty
two years she is survived by two
sons &. c. Floyd. OF this city. and
George w Floyd. of Charleston. S. G..
Mrs Floyd had been a lifelong resi-
dent of Portsmouth. She held mem
bership in Central Methodist Episcopal
church. The body was conveyed to
the undertaking apartments of J. +.
SnellinGs. where the funeral service
VIII he conducted at o'clock tomor-
row afternoon Burial Will be in Oak
Grove cemetery
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-20
Good Health in Newport News.

Newport News. Va, June Ia
Health conditions are better in New
years. according TO c. Gilbert Mears,
clerk Of the city board Of health.
There has been only one case a ty-
phod fever in the city this year. ac-
cording to statistics of the health de-
.artment
Mr.. Mears said that he attributed
this excellent condition to the earnest
work Of the board since It's reorga nj
cation, December /. 1914, and to the
fact that the people of the city are
becoming educated to sanitation and
hYRiene
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-20
Mrs. >aiiic Virginia Underwood.

Nor'olk, Va, June 1s.-Mrs. Sallie
Virginia I Underwood. wife OF s. II.
Underwood died yesterday morning
at 2.1s o'clock at the residence. 1919
CRANKY street, following "A brief ILL
ness She was thirty one years old.
She Is survived by her mother, Mrs
Euniee Wyhie, her husband. one
daughter, Miss Inez Catherine Under
wood and by two sisters. Mrs. q. V.
Shepherd and Mrs. G. q. Bell. both OF
Norfolk The funeral will take place
this afternoon at ) o clock at the resi-
dence. and will be conducted by Rev.
John Roach Stratlon, pastor of the
First Ia ptist church. interment will
be in Elmwood cemetery.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-20
Lieut.. Brunei Goes to Roanoke

Lynrhhurg, Va. June ls.--I.leuten-
ant W NJ. Brunei NJ n. of the naval
reserve force. who has been in charge
Of the medical end of naval recruit
ing in LYnchhurg since the new re-
cruiting office was established here.
received orders to report in Roanoke,
and he left yesterday afternoon for
Rosnoke where he Will be connected
with the recruiting Office In that city.
which is now In charge of Ensign
Middleton who was formerly In charge
in Lynchhurp.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-20
Going to Buckroe Thursday.

The annual excursion and picnic of
ST Johns and Holy Comforter Sun
day schools will be held at Buckroe
Beach on Thursday, June q, the train
leaving the c. & o. railway station at
$40 A. NJ The members of the
church and their friends in large
numbers are expected to go with the
schools. while the geneyai public are
also cordially invited to-. avail them
selves OF a splendid opportunity to
visit the seashore and see the WON
derful preparations being made by
the United States army and navy for
foreign service.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-20
STATE OBITUARY.
Snliie Anne Hail.

Sfaunton, Va, June Ia.-Miss Sallie
Anne Hall died a the residence of her
sister, Mrs. Nancy J. Campbell a. But
termilk Springs. yesterday at 4: 80 A.
NJ, following stroke OF paralysis.
Miss Hall WINS seventy-four years of
age a ad besides her sister Is survived
by one brother. OF near Lexington.
The funeral will be held at the resi-
dence Tuesday at 1890 A. NJ, con-
Quoted 10y Rev. A. b. Mann. Burial
win Toe al Chinquepin chapel
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-20
Company F. Organized.

Newport News, Va, June la.-Cem-
Fany +. Civic home guard. was or
ganized at Thirty third street and
Washington avenue last night with an
enrolment Of 10. The formation of
Company f was made necessary on
account OF the large number enlisted
in Company d. The Fourth ward
was subdivided and all citizens Twin <
between T, irty-second street and the
shipS ard bridge were assigned TO
Company +.
The following commissioned officers
were elected: Captain, r. j. Apple
white first lieutenant r. w Wilker-
son: second lieutenant, w, W. Near
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-20
TWO RICHMOND B JlES
INJURED BY HORSES

Lynchhurg. Va June While
busting brcnchos.' or in other words
breaking in green horses for cavalry
service at Altayista Yesterday. TWO
membe OF the Richmond Blues were
painfully injured by unruiy animals.
Private Niche was kicked in the head
and it was reported here Yesterday
shat il was feared he sustained a
fracture Of the skull After being
kicked, he attempted to mount his
horse and tainted
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-20
Chicken Thief Starts Fire.

Portsmouth, Va, June ls.-The In
dependent fire company. No. /, and
the Portsmouth hook and ladder com =
pany, No I. were called out at 1890
O'Clock yesterday morning on an
alarm from station No as at Effing
ham street and Race avenue. The
firemen- found a chicken coop, Of J.
T. Brown, colored, at 1l6 Griffin
street. afire The blaze was extin-
guished without difficulty. with chemi-
Gals,
1t was the belief of Brown that
somebody had attempted to rob the
coop and in striking matches near 1t
had set fire to clothing, hanging on a
line, and the flames communicated to
the chicken house.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-20

Norfolk, Va, June ia Norfolk
man Edgar T. Meeks-has been
elected grand counsellor Of the United
Commercial Travellers for Virginia.
West Virginia. Kentucky and Mary
land. The district EN- hraced by these
four states held its annual convention
in Ashland, Ny. last week
The United Commercial Travellers
claim tine distinction Of being the
only secret order IN the world COM
posed entirely Of travelling men. Its
mem herShip in the United States and
Canada is about 5000.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-20

Newport News. Va. June 19.-Pro-
hibition Commissioner i. Sidney
Peters was among the speakers in the
churches Of Newport News Sunday
when Anti Sa loon League Field Day
was held here. Mr.. Peters addressed
a large congregation in the Newport
News Baptist church in the morning.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-20
Rats Cause Fire.

Norfolk. Va, June 19.--Rats. gnaw-
ing into box of matches, caused a
lot of smoke and a little blaze in the
store of s. Stein, 81 Union street, this
morning about ! 80 O'Clock. Patrol
man II. j. Smith observed smoke in
the store and turned in a fire alarm,
bringing out compa MES No. ! and 5.
The blaze was extinsuished with
chemicals a few minutes after tn =
arrival of the fremen. The dana ge
was slight
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-20
VIRGINIA WEDDINGS.
Wili---IhrisfN.

Norfolk. Va. June IA marriage
Of unusual interest 10 navy circles
here took place saturday afternoon at
! o'clock IN st Anne's Episcopal
church Anna polls. Nd. when Miss
Dorothy Christy. daughter OF Com
lander Harley II Christy, L. s n,
and Mrs christy. became the bride of
Lieutenant James Boutwell, wiz. L. s
y. Immediately following the cere-
uou% there was reception held on
hoard The l. 6. s Reina Mercedes
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-20
Home Guards Organized.

Norfolk. Va, June lS.--The Bran
bleton home guards was formally or
ganiZed at meeting last night in
the old Brambleton High school build
ing, and c. NJ. Daniel was elected cap
tain. other commissioned officers of
the new organization are W. e. Mich
olson first lieutenant, and Paul God
den. second lieutenant. Non-commis-
stoned officers will be appointed later.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-20
RICHMOND AUTO CLUB
ENTERTAINS 400 ORPHANS

Four hundred little orphans Of
Richmond enjoyed their annual picnic
ct Bentley yesteriay where the Rich
mond Automobile club entertained
them from $40 a NJ. to p. NJ. a pic
mic dinner being served President
Robert r, Airport engaged two cleo
'ric cars TO convey the Young folks
A number Of Masonic home Young
steTs were unfortunately detained be-
cause Of late examinations.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-20
Engine Has Narrow Escape.

LSnchburg. Va, June IA light
engine running from Phoebe to the
island yard early Saturday night had
an unusually close call from a serious
accident as II was crossing the Six
Mile bridge. but, despite the fact that
the tender Of the engine crossed over
the bridge on the tics IL did not turn
over or cause trouble. excepting to
call out the island wreck crew to re-
pair the track for considera bic
distance.
1t was explained that the guide
rails in the middle of the bridge and
the big sleepers on the ends of the
ties kept the derailed tender from top
ping over into the river.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-20
Automobiles Crash.

Norfolk Va. June 1.-two auto
mobiles were damaged in Colonial
avenue last night about $40 O'Clock,
when a machine driven by a man
whose name eontd NM he learned
collided with the car OF Guy W.
Swarthout. OF Berkeley. Nobody was
injured. The police had no report OF
the incident last night.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-20

Monumental commandary of the
knights Templar and also member
of b. 0. L. NJ. l. temple of the Mystic
Shrine. The funeral services will be
in charge OF the Commandary.
Besides his brother. Albert, Mr.
Bothman is survived by one sister
Miss Gertrude Bothman. and a niece,
Miss Gertrude Ritter. The burial will
take place in Baltimore Thursday.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-20
CDNNtoSN EAITH'S sI"TORNF,Y
WISE WEEDS IN ROANOKE TODAY

When Commonwealth Attorney
George f. Wise returns from his mvs-
ierious trim 10 Roanoke. the mystery
viii clear for he will not come alone,
Tonight at 80 o'clock he claims Miss
ja9le Resalird Doss ms his bride. the
ceremony taking place in Calvary Bap-
s. church Roanoke, Miss Doss is
the daughter of Mrs T.0tiie Ice Doss.
After. October H.. al Nise, and his
bride will live in Roanoke
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-20
Mary Catherine williams.

PORTSMOUTH. Va. June I9.--NarY
Catherine Williams. infant daughter of
George w and Mrs. Eula j. Williams
died at a. clock last night, i'm The
residence OF her parents, 2009 North
street Scottsviile. at the age of one
year and one month The body Will
he taken al s;l5 o'clock tonight over
the Norfolk ind Western railway to
MontNale. for funeral service and
burial.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-20
Heaviest sentence November I.

Hampton Va, June la.--Slas Ross,
colored. charged with violating the
state prohibition laws by importing
whiskey into the state. was yesterday
convicted by jury in the circuit
court. He was given six months in
ia Ill and fined $3.50 This is the heavi-
est sentence imposed Upon "'iolator
Of he revenue laws here since the
state went dry.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-20
Doui,le Wedding

l.vnchbure. Va. june IA double
wedding WAS celebrated in Washing
ON Saturday of Miss Edith Hudson
30 Mr. Frank y. Tinsley. and Miss
Luia Margaret Hudson TO MI. John w.
Clark The brides are daughters or
Mr.. and Mrs r l.. Hudson, OF this
city ftoth coupios will return here
q make their home
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-20

Garnett Richardson, OF 202s Stuart
? venue, and August Dietz. ,lr., of 2i00
Stuart axcnIe- tH-o-i2nA- Scout left
Monday morning for bicycle trip
through Virginia. They arrived at
Hall Monday afternoon
where they will stay few days with
{ out Richardson's aunt. Mrs. J..
Major, before continuing thsir trip.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-20
NfnrShatl--~vain.

Norfolk Va. June - The home
Of Nr and Mrs. J. y. Hughes, in
Seventeenth street was the scene of
pf'ettS wedding on Saturday even
arg A. 40 O'Clock. when their sister
MISC Dare Swain. became the bride of
Mr. webxter Marshall
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-20
Gun Sport at Wcsthaven.

Portsmouth. Va. June 19.--The
Hampton Roads Gun club. OF New
port News. will send a team to this
city next Thursday afternoon for the
purpose Of engaging in a match at
Westhaven, with a team representing
the Norfolk Portsmouth Gun club.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-20
Gct-Toecther Club Celcbra tcs

The Y. NJ. C. A. Get-Together club
will hear an address by Henry w.
on the Red Cross at its
meeting Thursday. Supper will be
served at $50 o'clock and 4 social and
concert will follow at $3.50 on the roof
garden.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-20
sss.hy--H@ tiiug.

became the bVl&e OF Carl Lyndon
moT. Mr.. Rixhy Is the son OF Mr.
10 Mrs waldo II BjNHy. OF Virginia
(enpe, Barton Heights Dr. 7. Men.
1mpEon performed the ceremony. rs
pted by DIR. A Il. Rudd,
31Ts. Nfihurn :. ShacfejfcTi sans.
owe. Here ls ny Eea-t" before the
M&rance Of the hrijeI party. Miss
FlAdye Bartlett played the wedding
nrch from Lohengrln, and during
~ ceFef4st4te te3s, s-c-rii- fJoT-c ou
&3aYy" The pariors % the Harding
one were decorated with palms. fern
nj cut flowers and candles We're used
~ lighting, The coler scheme was
Arried out tn pink and green.
John r. Harding gave his futEb-
~ in marriage. She was lovely 80
DWn of white GeorEet;e crepe beaded
pearls and iridescenjs and fashion
|m oyer white satin, Her hat was u
ft&d and OF white braid, w}til II
oWn Of white sweet peas SIZE car
1on y shower OF Brides roses. Her
1tof. Miss Pearle Marloulse Hard i1g,
ooadded as maid of honor. Her fUock
80 OF peach bloom taffeta and her
<0aonet was of pink roses. Little NJ
mry virginia Harding, the brides
4He. in dainty dress OF cmhroider-
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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-20
HEROIC NEGROES WILL BE
REWARDED BY CITIZENS

Suffolk. Va. June Suppressed
with the heroism of the two colored
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-11-29
LIVER DIDN'T ACT
 DIGESTION WAS BAD
Says 65 year Old Kentucky Lady, Who Tells How She Wa. Relieved
 After Few Doses of RlackDraught~

Neadorsv'lle. Ky.-%rs. c'-'.'''' Y H.gg.nbotham. of this town, says. "Ae my age. which is 6, the liver does moi act so well as when young. 4 w years ago. my stomach was all out of fl1. was constipated, my liver didn't act. My digestion was bad. and it took so little to upset me. My ap- petite was gone. was very weak.
 decided would give Black Draught a thorough t"al as I knew 1t was highly recommended for this trouble. I began talk ng 1t felt better after few doses. My appetite improved and became stronger My bowels acted naturally and the least trouble was soon righted with a few
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-11-29
loses of Blacll.Draugh.t.." "

doses of Black -Draugk."
 Seventy years of successful use has made Thedford's Black-Draught a standard, household remedy. Every member. of every family, at times, need the help that Black Draught can give in cleansing the system and re- lieving the troubles that come from constipation, indigestion. lazy liver. etc You cannot keep we'll unless your stomach, liver and bowels are In good working order Keep them that way. Try Black -Draught It acts promptly, gently and in natural way. If you feel sluggish. take dose tonight. You will feel fresh tomorrow. Price 25c. pachage-ons cent a d55e All druggists J 6
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-11-29

tn 77e he underwriters say thsE ar now carrying 10 point of exhaustion Insurance statistics show that every year the hfe losses are greater Tn Arkansas than the premiums collected, but influential Arkansas fire insur ance men have succeeded in per suading the underwriters, year by year. to continue operating III this state in the anticipation of a change in conditions through gradual cutting down of the fire loss.
 The State Fair Marshal's De 9artment which has worked up with great care and painstaAlng effort eighteen eases of alleged arson in various counties of the state and which had announced that relentless warfare would be Waged henceforth against the l ire bug, now eonfesses it's hands re tied by the Supreme Court ruling and says that the indief- ,aents in the k eases must he ole pressed The Suprema ! Court simply says the Legisla. ture has never passed a law nlak-
 ng the burning of ones own property a felony.
 Arson Clause Left Out.
 is pointed out by the South crn Construction News that if the original bill presented to the Legislature for the creation of the office of Fire Marshal had been enacted the men guilty of burning their own property could be tried for arson. In the many re-drafts of the bill before l li. was finally made a law the fol lowing clause was inadvertently omitted, but will in all iklihood
 Q presented to the next legisla tlre for enactment:
 Section 19 Any person who snail wilfully or maliciously bucn, IT cause to be burned. any house, tenement, structure, article or