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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-09-06
TO THRONE PUT
HARD ONE OVER ON CHIEF
Gypsy Got Into Court by Exacting Fortune fo
Telling One, and Then Claimed to Be Emil
Mitchell King of the Wandering Tribe

This, good people, is serious mat
ter. The comfy of the Gypsy nations
is threatened; some interloper, some
pretender to the throne. has actually
attempted to swipe the honor AMI
glory and title and all that pertaineth
thereto from His Majesty, Emil Mitch
ell, king of all the tribe of Gipsies
in the United States. international
complications may arise, possibly The
Hague tribunal may separate the
sheep from the goats and squelch chat
pretender who would dare take the
glory which rightly belongs to Chief
Emil, sometimes called king.
The situation Is interesting for Chief
Emil is right here in Our midst" has
been. in fact, for that space OF time
which was hurled quickly into book
form by the eminent writer 1llino,
Glyn Emil is a pleasant-manncred
chief, with whiskers and moustache
that would make pirate of the South
Seas look like a nine-spot even In
stripped deck.
But to get down to brass tacles. Dis
patches sent out from Winchester OIL
Sunday night announced that Chief
Emil Mitchell had been arrested there
day or two before on charge CT
telling somebody's fortune md exact
ing an amount which was small for
tune in itself A farmer, who had the
so-called chief delve into the future
for him, remarked that 1t was nothing
short of highway robbery to exact s'S
iron men, often called dollars, for that
service The band, chief and all, We're
hailed TO coprI where the case was
compromised.
1T was stated that the identity OF
the chief was revealed by newspaper
man after the chief had exhibited a
bunch of official-looking papers, ylsed
by the State Department at Washing
ton, and bearing red ribbons, seals, red
and gold,
The compromise, apparently, should
have ended the matter, only the real
chief, Emil Mitchell. appeared on the
local newspaper scene yesterday. lie
does not look unlike the man describ-
ed by the Winchester writer. lie had
the same brand of papers. the same
ID ID f
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-09-06
CARS COL IDE
ON BROOK ROAD
Hefley Party Has Close Call,
but Nobody Is Seriously
Hurt.

While proceeding westward along
Brook Road yesterday afternoon, Jo-
seph N. Hefiley. OF 2o1O Grove, Avenue,
narrowly escaped injury in serious
automobile accident, when. as he
claims, he was run into by a car driv-
en- by H. T. Holt,
Mr.. Heffiey was,~aec ompanied by his
wife. Mrs. Annie w. Kinsey, daugh-
ter: Misses Edna and Ada Hefley,
Isaiah Kinsey and E. r. Hill. He had
just taken the right side of the road
to pass a vehicle going in the oppo-
site direction. when Holt who was
preached him, Suddenly, 1t Is alleged,
Hollis car swerved towards the right
side of the road, and caught the other
car full on the left front wheel, turn
ing the latter car so that the front
wheels were nearly In the riddle of
the road Hollis own car was dltched
on the opposite side OF the road few
yards further on.
AS the two cars came together the
cap on Hollis left front wheel flew
off and crashed through the Windshield
of Mr.. Het1ley's machine. scattering
glass in every direction. The passen-
gers started to jump, but the car came
to a sudden standstill, and jumping
would have done no good. But as Mrs.
Kinsey alighted. she stepped on some
broken glass and seriously cut fe;'
foot. There was so much blood from
the wound that 1t was thought at first
by people who saw 1t that there had
been serious accident.
The accident was investigated by
County Constable Rurch who took tho
names of the drivers and of the wilt
nesses. He made no arrests, however.
not having seen the accident and be.
cause no one had been seriously hurt.
Neither car was able to, come back
under Its own power. Qfetof the pass
engers in Mr.. Hetley's sEAstated that
Holt was driving too ra4 q.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-09-06
.BAGGAGE:-HA HAULING
. MADE A M0N0PO OIL Y
Travelling Men Lodge Complaint
Against Railroad Com
panies.
CLAIM DIsCRIM | Natl N
Corporation Commission Told q
! Refusal to Honor Baggage
Checks.

T
Alleging that certain of the railroads
of the State have created a monopol9
in the business OF transferring baggage
in cities, representatives of travelling
mems organizations have lodged COM
plant with the State Corporation Com
mission and have asked for a date for
a hearing Judge William T.. Rhea
has advised Howell e. Featherston, OF
Lynchburg counsel for the complain
ants, that the commission will endeavor
to take the matter up about Septem-
her Is, although, considering the pres
sure of other business, no definite time
can yet be set.
1t has been the policy of sone rail-
roads in recent years, notably the Nor
folk and Western, to put the business
of transferring baggage on more re-
liable basis. Frequently in the past
many entirely irresponsible persons
were engaged in the business of trans
fer, with the result that some baggage
was lost or stolen, and. in addition.
this class of persons made an undesir-
able element around the passenger sta
tons of the railroads.
Contracts Made.
The first move of the railroads was
to contract with some reliable transfer
company in each city, requiring bond
to be given for the safe delivery Of
the goods. The prices. too, were fixed
by agreement, SO that eXorbitant rates
would not be charged. 1t was part of
the plan that by giving all the business
to one company, it could afford to
handle the business at a low rate to
the travelling public.
Then. when this company started in
business the railroad would allow it's
representatives to be present on its
platforms and on its trains, soliciting
business. They ware required to wear
caps denotIng their calling. and to u
certain extent they were guaranteed
to the travelling public to be reliable.
Kept From Platforms.
Finding that this did not altogether
exclude other persons from the bus
mess, the next step was to order all
competition off the premises of the
companies. This brought forth a great
| deal of protest in some quarters.
1t is now alleged by Mr.. Featherston
| that the Norfolk and Western and
other carriers of passengers and their
| baggage have gone into an agreement
with a certain transfer company in
each city. and will recognize claim
checks given by employees of that trans
fer company for baggage st its check
ing rooms, but will not recognize the
checks given by any other transfer
concern than the one Indicated The
travelling men claim that this is a mo-
nopoly and seek to have it stopped.
The Lynchburg case is expected to
he made test of the whole matter
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-09-06
BOYS DOING WELL
Get Honor Bndges for Conduct Mt Lnu-
rel InduntrLnl School. n

Get Honor BndEes for Conduct at Lau-
rel Industrial school,. q
or the 2l7 pupils at the Laurel In
dustrial School for the month of Aug
ust. 192 received honor badges, max
ing an average of So per cent. in their
work This means there were no de-
merits and no reports against the boys.
Number 2 family. composed of th!r-
ty-eight boys about sixteen years of
age, received a percentage of 100, and
were presented with banner by
Henry E. Winston. of ZOOS Taylor
Street. who takes a great deal OF In
terest in the school.
According to Mr. Winston. Superin-
tendent George B. Davis, Assistant
Superintendent Frank Stevenson and
other officers OF the institution are
working in harmony to fit the boys
for useful careers as men, Mr.. VIM
ston said that the boys are making,
excellent records at the school, and he;
is very much pleased to inform those
interested of the good work that ~
being done
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-09-06

rotary to the state Board OF Education.
At the Capitol he received his masters
guests, grave1y escorting them to his
desk.
Following Mr.. Brent frequently to
the rooms of friends at Murphy's, KIT
made the same men his friends, and
often called on them. Having made up
his mind TO pay visit, he went to
the elevator, and barkad until the
door was opened for him. He would
then walk in like any other guest,
and get out at the floor he desired.
When leaving the building, he would
go to the elevator. and bark until tho
conductor, who knew him, appeared
Mr.. Brent is said to be inconsohble
over his loss, On two or three occa-
sions his affection for the little AMI
NAL brought him into personal difficult
ties on the streets of Richmond.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-09-06

bles awkwardly on a hot Labor Day
night during the rush hours. What
this typewriter was trying to say was
that Mr.. Dixon, being the an-round
player OF the first part. seized the book,
put on tragic air, and proceeded to
become the whole show. In other
words. he took every role. part, char
acter.
Adjusting his glasses. he began read
Ing what the first person on the stage
had to say. lie didn't read low and
softly; he hurled fire into his words
When the stage manager was ready
to turn on the birthstone. at times
he was tragic, fierce, wild: again, his
words were uttered with that tender,
ness OF the lover, pleading for the
glrl-and her money He shot into
the play streaks of negro dialect; he
5snarled like the villain; he spoke with
the innocent, injured tone Of the hero
falsely accused, Ffe initiated the black
mammy-for all Dixon plays feature
the black mammy--wlth such expert
ness that his bunch of players sitting
below had to scream.
Once in while Mr.. Dixon halted
to sip little cold water, for the thing
lasted nearly three hours. And when
he did the duet, representing the
comic negro comedians. the players
had another fit Of laughter They said
Mr.. Dixon was the goods. They never
heard OF Belasco doing anything like
that. And when the applause from the
little hunch Of players became deafen.
ing Mr. Dixon halted. stopped, bowed.
smiled gracefully, Tie even showed
the bunch how to do that.
Having played the qualifying round
with the lowest net score, Mr.. Dixon
hurled the thing at his actor men and
women and told them to make good.
For all Of which, Mr., Dixon. there
will be no charge,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-09-06
PosT-oFFIcE RECEIPTS

stamp Sales for August Exceed Record
OF Same Month In 1908.
Sales of stamps at the Richmond
post office for the month of August
amounted to s4e,S76.24. as against
s4e,55e.76 for the same period last
year making an increase of $3.3l6.4S
or more than per cent. These fig
ures were compiled by Cashier Mar
riott.
Remittances received from other
post offices in the State for the quar-
ter. the Richmond office being the de-
pository for Virginia, amounted to
s4O,52473. Rural carriers in the State
are paid from this office. Already L.
900 checks have been mailed them.
The payroll for the past quarter for
carriers was $4,000.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-09-06
POLICE COURT CASES
John Young Sent to Grand Jury for
HouscbreakinE.

John young Sent to Grand Jury for
HouscbreakinE.
The Police Court docket YESTERDAY
morning was Of unusual length, but
"drunk and disorderly' was the charge
frequently answered to.and the TWEEN
ty or more appearing before justice
.Crutchield We're handled WITH srea'
CELEBRITY
into the dwellingn Of Anna Carter,
1a1O East Main Street. and stealing
s1.so in currency, was sent on to the
grand jury.
On the charge of burElarizins the
home of Bertha Hicks, 400 North Sew
enth Street. and stealing groceries to
the amount of 81. Waverly Bates Cool
ored) was sent on to the grand Jury.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-09-06
TO OPEN CAMPAIGN
Jone. WIN speak Mon

Representative Jones Will Speak Mon
day in Northampton.
Opening his campaign for re-electlon
William A. Jones. the Democratic nom-
inee for Congress in the First District
will speak at Eastville, the county seat
OF Northampton county on next Mon
day, which will be court day.
1t Is not believed that Mr. Jones
will have opposition, as It Is deemed me
which meets at Freder-
icksburg later in the month. Will de-
eide not to make nomination. How
ever, he till. as usual, make every
effort to get the party vote to tho
POLLS
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-09-06
FAvoRITE DOG EAD

Water Spuniel Was Formerly Well
known Character Here.
kit" one of the best-known State
officials and guests OF Murphy's Hotel
In former years, is dead. His LAST
days were spent in Lancaster county.
Kit was a water spaniel and be-
longed TO Frank P. Brent. former sec
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-09-06

HenrIco Supervisors to Meet.
The Board of Supervisors of Henrlco
county will meet this morning at IL
o'clock in the courthouse. Several
matters of minor Importance VIII be
considered
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-09-06
An Exhibit OF
New Floor COVERINGS

We have for your inspection exhibition sale of Fall
Winter Floor Coverings attractive patterns in
Rugs and Carpets We invite you here to look have
no intention buying They the prce and the prices
are most reasonable to be anywhere
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-09-06
Mr.. I. c. conlon,
Merchant Tailors,

Of the nrm of r. c. conlon & Co
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1905-1910, 1910-06-07
Narrow Escape.
FOR pANViLLE CARPENTER WHO
WAS STRUCK BY TRAIN

7. h. William a contracting car
penter of Danyille. had a narrow es-
cape from death Monday night whhe
returning home after a visit to rela-
tives IN Anderson county AS he start
ed across the Southern tracks at Sal
visa, his horse started up the railroad
in the darkness, instead of keeping to
the pike. On account OF the darkness
WI ham did not notice the horses
course until the dazzling headlight OF
the late passenger trail warned him
Of his pradicament. He attempted to
drive his horse out of the way of the
oncOmng train when ne discovered
that he was at the end OF the long
5G-fOOt trestle on the road in that vi
entity. Before he could get out of his
buggy, the train struck him, and he.
horse and buggy were thrown head
long into the shallow creek below.
MIR. William was badly shaken up and
his horse was badly hurt but the buggy
was smashed to kindling. William
says that he was drowsy and on &C
count OF the darkness did not realize
where his horse was taking him
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1905-1910, 1910-06-07
Home Talent Play.
TO BE GIVEN AT CRAB ORCHARD
FOR CHRISTIAN CHURCH

The young people of the Crab Or
chard Christian church Will give a
home talent play for the benefit oil
the church on Thursday, June 9TH.
The play is entitled The Face at the
Window and is a tragedy and quite
sensational II will be given at the
Baptist church. Admission Is and q
cents The cast OF characters is as
follows.
Reginald Spofforu, one OF New York S
400. Reuben Bronaugh, Jr.
Chester La Grange alias Second story
Bill Iof unsavory reputation). &C..
..... " DIR. ii X. .'u'Iler
Nose Johnson. who refuses to work,
......... Thomas Moore
Henry Swartwood a detective. ......
................ Wallace GOVef
Vera Stanley. wronged but forgiving
..... ........ Marguerite Cuiton
Mrs. Spofford, Mother OF Reginald
.................. Anna Brona1gh
Lillian Stanhope, her niece. ...
......... ....... Opbe!la lacEey
Dinah. a domestic. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
...... ..... Mrs. Wallace Cover
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1905-1910, 1910-06-07
Girl Crap Shooter
AMONG LAST FINED FOR PLAY
ING IN DEEP WELL WOODS
GAME

'The last Echo OF the celebrated sun
day crap game in the Deep Well
woods near Crab Orchard, was heard
here last week when four more crap
shooters" who had hand in the game
were haHed before County Judge Bail
ey and fined $50 and costs each upon
their confession OF guilt. What was
rather unusual was that one OF the
quartet was a good looking girl. but
as all have promis, d TO be good IN
the future, the officers have withheld
their names for this time.
The girl in the case. however, is
said to have been passing when the
game was in progress and was inddc-
Ell to stop and try her luck just for
fun. She is said to have won and
found the sport so exciting. she kept
on shooting dem bones and hap
pened in this way to be on hand when
the game broke up in the shooting al
fray between the two negores.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1905-1910, 1910-06-07

WILL BE STARTED IN COUNTIES
SOUTH or RIVER

The pool OF the Burnley Tobacco So
ciety. which has practically had no
strength south OF the Kentucky river,
viii be started in Boyle. Lincoln. Gar
rard and other big tobacco producing
counties this season. II the organizers
for the society are able 10 make any
headVay with their movement
Charles sullivan. OF woodford. one
OF the leading members OF the stan
OF the Burley Society. was In Danville
last week and will prosecute the cam
jaiRn among these counties with ban
Vile as headquarters. for several
weeks. The Advocate SAYS that he
neId conference with ". W. white
the county chairman Tor Boyle, and
several other members OF the Local
hoard at the GilCher House. Plans Tor
a complete organization OF that coun
" we're discussed. Nork will begin al
once. Every farmer will be requested
To Join the pool and all honorable
means will be devoted to enlarging
the organization. rne warehouse al
Mitcheilsburg has been completed
and Il is said that prospects are good
for another warehouse at Danyllle
II Is expected that Lincoln county
will be invaded next, Tor the Burley
Society officials argue that unless all
the tobacco producing counties JOIN
the pool, IL Is but a question OF time
until the price OF tobacco Will be so
low Il won't be worth producing.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1905-1910, 1910-06-07
MUST HAVE THE I. J.

Writing for the Interior Journal to
he sent to him at Greenville, Tenn, j.
n. Young, a former Lincoln boy
says. There are bunch OF us Ken
lucky boys. four in number down here
in the sunny land OF the South. Sc
you see we are quite anxious to hear
some news from dear old Kentucky
the fairest state in the union. we
Kentuckians are treated with the pro
foundest respect 10y these courtly
Southerners. We are enjoying our
selves down here. We will be impa
tiently waiting for your paper since
knowing the news 1t always contains
as have subscribed for it during my
college days"
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1905-1910, 1910-06-07

CELEBRATED BY YOUNG MISS
TREBLE WITH PARTY

Little Dorothy Iribble made a
charming little hostess on Saturda.
afternoon when about forty OF her
little playmates gathered at her home
to celebrate her nth birthday. AT
rangements had been made to enter
tain On the lawn but the showery ait
ernoon compelled the little ones To
play their games in the house. Every
game that could be thought OF vas
played and when the time came 70
go home. not one was ready to leave
Il was quite pretty sight TO see
them all seated around the birthday
table. which was pretty with lighted
candles and wreathes OF flowers, eat
ing the dainty ices. cakes and can
dies that were served.
Tho little hostess was beautifully
remembered with presents OF every
description upon this joyous occasion
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1905-1910, 1910-06-07
OFFICERS and
DIRECTORS ELECTED
At FIRST MEETING OF STOCK.
HOLDERS OF NEW BANK.
PROSPECTS eRloHT,

An enthusiastic meeting OF tho
stockholders OF Stanfords new bank,
the state Bank and Trust Company,
was held In the odd Fellows building
Monday afternoon when officers and
directors tor the first year were chos-
en-. II was decided to begin business
dtout the I'd of September. Various
committees were appointed to ar
range details Tor the new Institutions
opening, such as building, furniture,
etc. This was the first meeting OF the
stockholders and everyone present
seemed greatly encourages over the
prospects for the new institution and
apprectlttve OF the hearty reception it
Is meeting with on all sides.
The officers chosen are among the
best known citizens OF this and ad.
Joining counties, while the directorate
Is regarded as a particularly strong
one, being composed OF conservative
ard substantial business and profes.
siOnal men and farmers.
A call was issued Tor ten per cent
OF the amount OF stock subscribed,
and Prof j. W. ireland was appointed
pro TEN treasurer for the payment OF
this amount.
The complete list OF officers and d.
rcctOrs elected by the stockholders Is
as follows:
President-W. l.. McCarty.
Vice Presidents-G. l.. Penny, j. ).
Rice. !. D.tads.
Cashier. W. Hutchinson.
Attorney George ID. Florence.
Dire tors-Dr. Proctor. ". =. Kin
caid. II. r. Saun Y, NJ. II. Beazley, IL.
G. Anderson, NJ. G.. Sauiiey, Il. r..
Thompson, T.. l. Martin, George v.
Hale. j. r. Roberts, DIR. NJ. NJ. Philips,
J. d. Eads, Dan Traylor, w. +. Wat.
kins. g. l.. Penny, r.. G.. Garman, j H..
jackson, Z. u. Hammonds, J. 3. Bry-
an. q. c. GOoch, T.. G. Becky. Wm.
Beck, G.. ". Roger. NJ. r. Lawrence,
\. g.. Faulkner, X. l.. Collier. h. ).
Spndusky, DIR. q. u. Perry, J. W..
Hutchison. ". J.. McCarty, W. II. Dud-
derar. W. p. Logan, L. K. Hughes, q.
l.. Florence, J. 5. Rice. W. ). Denham,
g. ID. Carter. w. S. Fish, NJ A. John
son, J. W. ireland. W. Ii. Fields.
Negotiations are or for the lease
OF the vacant storeroom in the odd
Fellows building. which many believe
a splendid location for the new bank.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1905-1910, 1910-06-07
Buried Treasure
DUG UP IN DIX RIVER eY BOYLE
COUNTY MAN.
(Danville AdvocateD

NljanNllle AuNOCdtc.l
MIR George Kelly. the blacksmith,
who was located Tor a number OF
wears at Hedgeviile in this county. but
recently moved TO Marksbury in Gar
rard county. while diving Tor hsh In
nix river near Kings Mill Wednesday
aftcrn BON encountered small box
which ne brought to the surface.
Il had been made OF plank an inch
thick and evidently mad been exposed
for many years as II was almost rot
ten and came TO pieces with little ef-
tort. one END of the box was entire
IN gone. Mr.. Kelley carried the box
TO the river bank and to his great sur
PRISE there were found In one corner
three s. gold pieces and three dollar
gold coins. a total OF SIS.
The water where the box was found
Is Is feet deep. MIR. Kelley dived sew
eral times 10 the bottom OF the river
az the point wnere the box was found
TO see II more gold could not be locat-
ed. Il Is reasonably certain that the
box VAS originally Filed with coin as
II was hand made and had been made
very strong ion the purpose OF holding
money Those who saw the box say
that Il was washed INTO the river oed
from some nearby brooklet ami that
IL was buried IN the perilous days OF
the civil war when residents were
afraid either to keep money I'm banks
or in their homes. The coins were
made before the civil war, fact
which further indicates that the box
was buried during the guerilla days oil
40 years ago.