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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-05-24
MANY INJURED IN
SOUTHERN WRECK
Train Leaves Rail Near Calverton
and Many Passengers
!, Hurt

WASHINGTON, d. c., May a.
When tho locomotive and four coaches
of a special. running as second sec
tion of No. 10, Southern Railroad, lett
the rails between Catlett and Calyer-
ton, Monday afternoon, seventeen pas
sengers were injured. some very seri-
ousiy "
All of those who sustained injuries
were brought here at $50 o'clock last
night and placed In hospitals. The offi-
cial report OF the wreck that was re-
ceived here by Southern Railway OH
Gals Tuesday Is as follows:
Hardy NJ. Edwards. 100 Trinity
street. Buffalo. n. T. legs injured.
II. D. Ashley. Mobile. Ala, injured
and bruised in side.
MIs. A. L. ShuIler, Hon.esdale, Penn,
injured in side.
Herbert A. whiting, n Somers
street, Boston, legs injured
James Clarke, IS Wall street, New
York City, leg skinned ana bruised.
Charles r. Smith. 74f Richmond ave-
nue., Buffalo, N. r, knee bruised.
Mrs. s. c. Farnandis, Seattle. Wash
ington, head and jaw injured.
J. p. Dimmick. 604 Mcdonald street,
Montgomery. Ala. bruised.
Mrs. q. Il. Meiins, 4s1 Norman
street. Bridgeport. Conn, chest and
IeR6 injured.
8. F. Miller, 307 West German street.
Baltimore, right foot injured.
MISS Marietta Walch, 107 West
Twenty-first street. N Y, head
bruised.
Captain 8. d. Buck, Baltimore, scalp
cut and leg bruised.
Mrs. VIII lam F. McAvoy. Baltimore.
suffering from shock.
w. w. Towe. 451 West avenue. N.
Y, suffering from shock.
r. c. Hill, Perry street. Buffalo. N.
Y. arm injured.
Mrs. L. s. vanLoan. Park Avenue
hotel, N. Y. both legs injured.
A. M. Dumler. Hanover street,
Baltimore. knee bruised.
Section men were repairing the
track and the section foreman claims
that he sent his fiagman back to place
torpedoes ON the track and the iagnan
has reported that he did this. Ths only
thing said here about the wreck Ii that
there must have been q ntsunderstand~
ing Of the danger signal
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-05-24
NEW POLICEMAN
ELECTED WEDNESDAY
commissioners of Greater Rich
mond Will Leave Nomination
TO Commissioner Bradley

one policeman for Washington
ward Is to be elected Wednesday night
by the Police Commissioners of Great
or Richmond. who will act upon the
recommendation of Commissioner
James A. Bradley, OF the Southside.
The Richmonders do not know the
applicants nor are they acquainted
with the conditions that exist in the
new ward, hence their decision to
leave the naming of the new officer to
the new commissioner.
There are seven or eight applicants
for the position made vacant by the
death OF Patrolman Richard Percy
smith. MIR, James Y. MunnailY az
pears to have the endorsauon OF the
majority of the citizens, and II Is
probable that he will be chosen. He
was narrowly defeated for the police
some years ago. Practically all Of his
life ne has lived in what was once
Manch ester, and is qualified in ever
way to hold the position that he
seeks.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-05-24
TELLS OF HORRORS
IN STRICKEN CITY
Refugees from Carriage Costa RIGA
Return to Boston With
Collie Dog.

BOSTON, MASS. May 24.--Bring
ing a collie dog which was all she
saved from the earthquake at Car
tago, Costa Rica, Mrs. Helen M. Fair
BARN and six other refugees from that
stricken city arrived here on the
steamer Esperta from Port Limon.
Mrs Fairbairn and her husband,
James Alexander -Fairbairn,- We're al
dinner in the Carriage home when the
shock came. The floor buckled and
the walls collapsed A sideboard SUP
ported the ceiling and saved the Fair
BARNS from death.
In a small space four feet wide and
ten feet long they remained for some
hours. Finally Fairbairn succeeded In
breaking his way out, summoned aid
and Mrs. Fairbairn was dug out.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-05-24
Walter G. Hughes.

Walter C. Hughes. youngest son of
the late Sheriff John r. and Julia 3.
Hughes, died of typhoid-p pneumonia
Monday afternoon at 12:46 o'clock at
the residence of his mother, 312 North
Twenty ninth street, after an illness OF
twelve days.
He was just arriving at the age OF
manhood and gave promise OF useful
ness and comfort to his widowed
mother when God In His wisdom
called him home.
He leaves besides his mother two
brothers and two sisters: w. McCaw.
John T., Hattie c. Hughes and Mrs.
w. n. Watkins. to mourn their loss.
The funeral will take place from the
above residence Wednesday at p. Nj.
The pall-bearers will be Messrs Il.
II. Winston, w. Henry Kelley. William
Redd, F. p. Smith. w. o. Woody, DIR.
Page Lester, ]. s. Scott and II. H.
Harrison.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-05-24
SAYS CONFESSION
IS DUE To WIFE
Splitter Former Sugar Trust En-
ploye Begged to Clear Own
Name.
OTHERS NAY TELL ALL
Expected That Former Dock AS
sistants Will Renounce Pleas
of "Not Guilty.

NEW YORK, May 24.-Attorneys
for the accused employees and former
employees of the sugar trust, now on
trial for conspiracy TO defrauo the
government by shot weighing sugar
are to-day wondering what the gov
eminent has in reserve. The calling
of Oliver Splitter Monday was a dis
tinct shock. and his evident particu-
larry damaging TO certain of the de-
PENDANTS, but it was coupled with
rumor that this was but the first OF
the trump lead of the prosecution,
and that some of the cards In reserve
are even stronger.
1t is known that Prosecutor Slim
son would like to involve certain of
the directors and former directors of
the trust. He has secured a consid-
cradle amount of documentary evil
dence and expects that by working
through Splitter he can get some OF
those who know the connecting links
to come through" with the required
evidence.
When the Heike trial was resumed
to-day 1t was expected that Jean M.
Voelker and James +. Halligan, Jr.,
ker. former assistant to Splitter, would
before the day was out withdraw their
former pleas of not guilty and plead
guilty. Splitter swore that they used
the steel springs and in explanation
of his confession he stated that one
of his reasons was to save those
boys" the trio on trial having been
especially close to him during his en-
ployment on the trust docks.
Confession Due 10 Wife.
1t developed to-day that his wife's
grief caused Splitter to commence ne
gotiations with the government to tell
all he knew about the sugar frauds.
Mrs. Splitter visited her husband after
his conviction and pleaded with him
to shield no one. She tearfully asked
him to clear his own name. and he
finally yielded to her entreaties. sen,
for Stimson and told his story.
Mrs. Splitter was the happiest wo-
man in New York when her husband
walked into their home She flung
the door open for him and fell in his
arms. Then tears and laughter were
mixed.
"Oh, am so pleased" said the de.
/ lighted woman. II am just too happy
to have my husband back. He die
| lust what l wanted him to do"
! James o. Brezinski, the former
| United States Treasury agent arrested
last night after having been indicted
on the testimony of Splitter to tn,
| grand for "wilful and corrupt per
jury will be given hearing Friday
He aided Richard Parr in uncoverinl
the sugar frauds, but alter, 1t Is al
legged, sold out" to the sugar trust.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-05-24
m BED WITH Snake
CHILD BADLY bitten
Rocky Run Mother Finds Huge
Mocasin Under Bed Attack.
ing Infant Son.

Especial to The Richmond virxfnian.l
HARRISONBURG. VA. May "a
Little Howard kubs, i've ysars old.
son of J. @. Kubs. Of Rocky Run,
Madison county. woke up the house,
hold with his screams shortly before
dayhreak. declaring that somsthing
was biting him.
Mrs. Kube, who was sleeping In a.
adjoining room, went to her httlo
sons aid, and. to her horror, fouuA
big moccasin snake cotisd up Nm.
der the cover. The snake had Bit
ten the child three times on the
hand
While the lads srandfathsr was
engaged in killing the snake the
mother rushed for physician, Or.
W ]. Crittenden. Of Unionville, who
worked hard on the little patient.
finally getting him out Of danger.
Another child. three years old, was
sleeping In the bad. but escaped be-
ing bitten by the snake.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-05-24
ENGINE EXPLODES:
OND DEAD, TWO HURT
Firemen on Freight Train Scalded
to Death-lnjured Men Will


Especial to The Richmond yirginian.)
ROANOKE, VA, May 24.--S. II.
Garner. fireman, was killed and j.
X. Smith. a brakeman, and M. G. Nc
Ghee. an engineer. were slightly hurt
by the bursting of the crown sheet
OF the engine OF an extra westbound
freight near Bluefield early Tuesday
morning. Garner was caught. by the
full rush OF the explosion and was
enveloped In flames He was fearful
ly scalded. and death was almost IN
Simultaneous. The dead man was from
Stone Mount, Bedford county. He
was unmarried, but was engaged to
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-05-24
! REDER|CksDURG SOCIETY
III AGOc OVER MARRIAGE
aoolrick- Ficklen Nuptials Take
Place Wednesday Night
Other Town News.

Especial TO The Richmond Virginian.)
FREDERICKSBURG VA, May "a
The younger social set Of F'reder-
1cksburg is alive with interest in the
approaching marriage of Hon. {,
sOsConnor Goolrick to Miss Mamie
osborne Ffcklen. which takes place
N st. Georges Episcopal church on
"Wednesday night at O'Clock,
Amung tfIE out=1r- ~trTyvrI Eupytg vino
Eare expected to attend are: Ex-Gov-
aprnoF Claude A Swanson, OF Chat
ham, Mr.. and Mrs. w. McC. Grafton,
~ Sewtckiy, Pa: DIR. John owen, OF
Halifax, Mr. and Mrs. Rosewood
Page, OF Hanover; Mrs. Rufus owen,
I'M Halifax; Hon. Carl Noting, Of
B ,onisa: Congressman c C. Carlin. of
d Alexandria. Mrs. Louis Buttrick, of
y Richmond. MIR. and Mrs w. McDon-
nd Lee. OF lryington; Or. Arthur
Hooc. OF Washington; Mr., NJ. q.
s1Atimer. of New York: Colonel w. w
Old, Jr.. OF Norfolk.
Mr.. w. u. Scott agent Of the
maryland. Delaware and Virginia
s Railway Company, has just returned
from al inspection tour of the com
DGny.s property on the Eastern Shore
a1Gr Scott reports that the outlook for
the potato and other- frnck- crops- OF
sAccomac and Northampton Is par
xiEnlarly good and that this years
crop will exceed that Of last years.
Mr.. Charles u. Foster has been APP
ApOintud delegate by Judge A. w Wal
E1ace. president of the Frederic ksburg
Chapter Of the University OF Virginia
Alumni, to represent the local chapter
n the General Alumni Association,
which meets in Charlottesville on
sJune is. There will also he held a
-, f,f IA
NJ. Foster graduated at the same
time.
Treat for Music Lovers
MI Music lovers OF Fredericksburg
Nsre given a rare treat at the Bap-
tint church Monday night with a pro-
EnTAm OF sacred classical music
r - Those who TOOK part III The pro-
RsNxam were: Mrs. W. Il. Morrell. So
Y prAno: Miss Pattie Isaacs. contralto;
a Nr. VI. A. Watkins. tenor: Mr. J
EA- White. bass, of Richmond, Prof.
EAA. B. Bowesing, yiolinist, and Mrs.
~ @. Hicks, organist and accompan-
q ri. Of this city.
The vocal numbers consisted OF SO
-. duets. rios and quartets. All
n ~ singers were al their best but
Hrs Morreli especially charmed the
Raudience by her rendition Of Col
EEo&ha
Astronomical superstition was
&ef0n6ls revived here last night by
40 darkening OF the moon as 1t
ansed through the earth's shadow.
MI Large nambers of people. stayed up
EzD eee the sight. and some uniformed
&oe1Ons became rather frightened at
ne phenomencn. Many thought that
pur satellite had been interfered with
6y the comet.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-05-24
THERE CAN BE
NO INDEPENDENTS

A mistaken idea prevails among
many as 10 the general election to be
held In Washington ward on the
fourteenth, 4feft eight councilman are
10 be elected Those who have re-
Gently announced their candidacy have
been spoken OF as independents
when as a matter of fact they are as
much regulars as any who have been
named previously, No primary was
held and until Tuesday any one could
enter the general election. The law
saws that an applicant for any NUM-
cipal Office shall file notice of his can
didacy twenty days before the elec-
ZION ana Tuesday was the last day.
There are now eleven candidates for
land three aldermen. The night
promises to he a very interesting one
for the next twenty days
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-05-24
Miss Thompson. of Roanoke, whom
he was to marry this fall.
EQUAD SUFFRAGE LEAGUE
TO DISSEMINATE LITERATURE

The Equal Suffrage League OF Vir-
ginia will hold its last meeting before
fall at the league headquarters We'd
nesday afternoon at O'Clock. All
members are urged to be present.
Mrs. Valentine, president of the
league, has recently sent a package of
suffrage literature to the University OF
Virginia upon the request of John
s. Patton. librarian at the university.
On Thursday afternoon at 8 o'clock
and Saturday evening at SIS o'clock
study classes in municipal government
Will meet in the league rooms.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-05-24
MARTIN JACKSON'S TRIAD
POSTPONED UNTIL THURSDAY

The preliminary hearing in New
York of Martin Jackson. noted crook
and baggage thief. wanted in Rich
Bjthatowe.v. .ofohhmoaet shrdl
mond, who was recently captured. was
postponed Monday afternoon until
Thursday. Extradttion papers to
bring jackson back to Virginia to
stand trial here. are now in the hands
of Governor Hughes, OF New York.
and there is no reason. according to
Special Agent L. L. Scherer. OF the
Chesapeake and Ohio railway. who
will prosecute the case, to believe that
any difficulty will be experienced In
having Jackson turned over to the
local authorities.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-05-24
CITY GETS OVER
$4,000 FOR STALLS
Second Market Booths Are Eager.
ly Bid for by Local
Hucksters.

From the sale of stalls In tho second
market the city. Monday realized over
$4,000 in business. while the annual
rentals will aggregate between $1,000
and $4,000.
The stalls. according 10 q fixed seals
of assessments. rent from S. 10 SIS q
month. but on account Of their loca-
some of the more valuable booths
were eagerly sought by market men
who were willing to pay additional for
the privilege of renting savorably sit
uated stalls.
Each space was consequently put wp
at auction and sold to shs men offers
Ing the most substantial business.
Sixty -one stalls were rented.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-05-24
Moody Being Tried.

Tho trial of Claude Moody. charged
with stabbing Tom Hancock. Is In
progress in the Hastings Court No.
Tuesday, Judge Ernest RI. Wells pre-
siding The case is one that has
attracted a great deal of attention
both In South Richmond and in Ches-
terfeld, both gentlemen being very
well known.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-05-24
aovERyoR WILL SPEAK
AT SEVERAL COMMENCnMrrrs

With the coming OF the sweet giri
equipped for the strong battle OF llfo,
comes the season OF speech making Tor
the chief executive OF the 0tatA Gov.
ernor Mann has accepted invitAttons 70
menoement exercises, Normal and II.
dustrial School for Women 1t HArr1es
onhurg. Roanoke College ct salem,
virginia Military Institute and th4
Richmond High School, all Of which
will be held early In June.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-05-24
ENDORSE PROSECUTION =
OF INSURANCE TRUST"
Newport News Common Council
Appropriates $500 for Inves-
tigation Of Methods.

Especial to The Richmond Virginian.)
NEWPORT NEWS. VA, May ga
Common council on Monday night
unanimously endorsed the course OF
Commemorative Attorney c. c.
Berkely in prosecution Of the mem bers
of the Southeastern Tariff Association,
as a criminal combination. A reso-
luton was passed appointing a COM
mittee to procure Insurance data and
apprepFtatiHs sSee TO tfefray the ex-
pense of investigation.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-05-24
Another Pcsidler Fined.

Another peddler has been arrested
and fined in Richmond. George will
hanson. who says ne recently arrived
In the country from Scotland and that
he did not think II was against the
law to sell nice silks, was picked up
by an officer Monday night and Tues
day was fined 500. He confessed to
having q bank account but claimed he
could neither read nor writA.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-05-24
Blind Man Acquitted.

A jury Monday afternoon acquitted
Tom Mtckens, a blind negro. of the
felonious charge OF cutting Liza
Goode. The woman was severely cut
across the arms and In the body, and
she claimed that the blind man was
her assailant. Judge Wells listened
attentively to the evidence and In
structed the jury. The twelve men
did not think blind man should
be punished for such an offense, espe-
eia4ly- when the woman was young
and could have gotten out of the
way.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-05-24
FIERCE RACE RIOT;
FIVE MEN KILLED
Three Negroes and Two White
Men Slain in Bogalusa,
Ia

BOGALUSA. LA. May 2&.--F'ive
men. three negroes and two whites,
were killed and score injured to-
day in a race battle at q negro picnic
near here. Officials of Boxalusa
have telegraphed nearby towns for
help. fearing a race war. The trou-
BILE started in a quarrel between O
white man and a negro.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-05-24

where Mrs "Stonewall'' Jackson was
taking part In the commencement ak
ercises and drawing up in line saiuted
her. She was introduced to each OF
the veterans. and she made a gracious
little speech of appreciation Of the
honor shown her by the soldiers.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-05-24
High School Alumni,

To ratify the action Of the delegates
OF several graduating classes and
form an alumni association, there will
be special meeting OF all alumni OF
the John Marshall High School Tuesday
night In the auditorium. Mr.. Stephen
T. Beveridge. OF the class Of '74-'76 IL
president of the association
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-05-24
NEWS OF SOUTH RICHMOND
w. Cranes
Johnnie Jones will go to the pen for
life"
IN THE
GRADUATING CLASS
-AlraaaY- ARRANGEMENTS are be

Already arrangements are being
made for the commencement exer-
cises In the Washington ward schools
which close on the 14th of June.
There are twenty-one pupils in the
graduating class, SIX boys and fifteen
girls. Examinations will begin on
the 9Th of the month and the pupils
are now plugging away hoping to be
able to pass successfully.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-05-24
Briefs and F ersonals
Mrs, J. r. Jewett Is visiting her ST,

Mrs, J. r. Jewett is visiting her sis
ter, Mrs. Lee, in Greensboro, n. c.
Mr.. w. j. Garter has returned to
the city, after a pleasant trip to South
Carolina.
Mr. Topham left last week for
Newport to visit relatives and friends.
Chris Mathews, a negro, who is
charged with shooting a white man,
Will be given a hearing before Magis-
trate Cheatham Wednesday morning,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-05-24
Academx OF s1edic.ne.

Academy Of Medicine WIN be held Tues
day night at the home OF Post A, r. p.
A, Main and Third streets. DR.. Bev-
erly r. Tucker and DR.. William r.
Mercer will read papers.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-05-24

Mr.. J. G.. MOODY. of No. s04 North
Twenty seventh street. has reported to
the police that he lost his purse con-
tanning $50 while on Broad street
car He does not think his pocket was
picked.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-05-24
Now a Snowman.

Representative d. l.. Toney has
gone into the show business He pur-
chased last week the "Theato,"
moving picture show at Fifth and
Broad streets, and will devote some OF
his time to this It is said that the
price paid 10 $4,000.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-05-24

Died ct the rssidsncs Of his
mother, 81 n. Twenty-ntnth street.
Nay a.. 1919. At 1915 p. Il. walter
G. Hughes, youngost son Of the late
sheriff John r. and Julia q Hughes,
in the twsnty -drst year Of his afe.
wednesday. Nay SSH. q =. -
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-05-24
May Pole Dance at Forest Hill.

May FOG UHhCB NJ FUreSt 1iIH.
The little girls of Forest Hill Park.
under the direction of Miss Mary Pat
terson, will give May Pole dance on
Mrs. Tompkins' lawn Wednesday at
ternoon, May rs, at o'clock. This
dance is given for the benefit OF the
Church of the Good Shepherd.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-05-24
DEATH NOTICE.

in Philadelphia, May
18th. at the Presbyterian hospital
Of Milwaukee. Wis, wife Of Julian d.
Jones formerly OF Caryebrock, Va.
whose home In now e]l9 Walnut
Of one week which culminAAed IN
blood poisoning.
She leavss : week old daughter,
Bertha yirginiA. Funeral eefyices
church. Philadelphia. the 2srd.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-05-24

Northside Lodge, No. zss, A. r. and
A. NJ. will meet Tuesday night TO work
mAatinK will be haid- In Northsids hall.
Chestnut Hill
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-05-24
VETERANS REVIEWED
BY MRS .sToNEwALIl- JACKSON

wINsToN-sALEM. N. c.. May a..
The Gonfedorate veterans here march,
cd to the Salem Academy ssterday,
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-04-13
POSSE Held At
BAY BY COUPLE
Man and Wife Who Defied Po=
lice After Shooting Finally
Surrender

IMPERIAL JUNCTION, April 12-W.
r. Petty and his wife, who held a
sheriff's posse at bay throughout last
night, after Petty had shot and seri-
ously wounded A. c. Wismer, assistant
signal supervisor of the Southern Pa
cific at Flowing Well, Ariz., yesterday
surrendered to- Sheriff Meadows today.
Petty remained barricaded in a sec
ton house until 8 o'clock, when he
shouted that he would surrender. He
and Mrs. Petty were taken to Ell Centre
and locked up.
Throughout the night and up to the
time of his surrender, Petty was sup
ported constantly by his wife, who,
with revolver in hand, threatened the
sheriff's force whenever it's members
approached too near the section house
Wismer assumed the role of peace
maker in a fight between Petty, a
track walker for the Southern Pacific.
and A. E. Shaw, commissary man. en-
played by a Los Angeles contracting
firm. Wismer demonstrated with Petty,
who is a large man, for beating Shaw,
a smaller man.
Mrs. Petty rushed from the section
house with Colts revolver. Petty
grabbed it and, falling to get Shaw,
shot Wismer through one lung