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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-28
PLEDGED FOR 1912

Richmond Loses Wnterworks Conven-
tion by Four Votes.
Richmond lost the next convention
of the American Waterworks Associa-
ton, according to a telegram received
last night from w T. Dabney. business
manager of the Chamber Of Commerce.
fror, New Orleans, where the conven-
ton IS now In session. Mr.. Dabney stat
ed that this city lost the next meet
ing ly only four votes, the odds being
in favor If Rochester, which city had
teen pledged for the convention of
1911. Assurances We're received, how
ever. that the convention of 1912 would
be given TO Richmond.
Besides Mr.. Dabney. Morgan r. NILS,
chairman of the Water Committee. and
Z. E. Davis, superintendent OF the Wa
ter Department, are also IN attend-
ance on the convention in New Orleans.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-28
Tells Court Martial OF Difficulty
With Private La
guna.
NO VERDICT is REACHED
Evidence to Be Heard in La
guna's Case To-
Night.

"C;uilty without criuinality" was
the plea entered by Captain Thomas b.
Mcdowell, OF Company \, Richmond
Light Infantry Blues, at the court
martial held last night, to portion
of the specifications against him He
pleaded not guilty to the others, and
the weight of evidence sustained him.
The plea of guilty under the circum-
stances, US stated by his attorney, is
equivalent 10 one of not guilty.
For six hours the court martial lis
tened to the evidence in the case, and
the court Went into executive session
al O'Clock TINS morning. The De-
cision viii not be announced until 1t
reaches the Generals Office,
which VIII be IN about three or four
Gays
ne court meets asalh TINS evening
at o'clock to take up the case oil
rtNate T. w. Lag uHa. me cases are
u CUT Sc a'se's similar, since ue-
termination OF me tMo soldiers 20 set
ae lhelr PERSONA oitereiices Dy hsh'
IN VIZ hluea -AliiioiS iea 70 the court
hiar'ial
fersohhei OF court
ne iiieihoers o. tilc court as uesis
na,ea pS me Aa y NJ General are as
,o1ioNs -naJo! ID syn ~
ietefsputs, coi''i.idiluet o. tiie 7ecolu
i,atlaitoil' oeloi'u ~ y ~ cSiueht,
-ia!oi ID" renee l. re- coiiit.'"'!"eu
OF the FIRST Dr. saue' Ptist Atianis
FIRST Lieutenant IaileS - foiiaru'
battery a, EichhioHd iio"lt"ers, cap
tam McDo"ell was iepreseAteu W .
tofAeE George aye -AI,uelsoii' "iiile
eaptalh Ch@fles y " aiiace' H. nau
peeh aesishatep 80. "a a auVoI
Gaze oapt'Il - i,tti''oipti ! uehti VIZ
az Do couisei lo' - Ia uha 70 ~
pom 'ne Ieauims u the Ghafses
- aptaih AopoMeii piea %, sutity 70
1,aSlhs ehsaseo ~ ul,l1 '.l wiz,
i[lEate Lasnla on hFoad street ana
I'm ,ia.iiis nm 10 ~ q. .,,e
i2iuea AlllorS. re ueiiieu, noMeSei,
mat ne was III h'ltltaFS ciiasacter ae
'he tiille or thae 'he oiiiieui'y was
lhlatary OH ~.
NOT suitiy was me pea 10 ,le
charges OF haFins repaired WIN fr4
waite Lagnna 10 Inc ar'l"tS, !, OK HaVllts
admitted Lasuna 10 the puiiu.ns, "',a
OF having mace prepsal , thete ~
begln me PROPOSED lsht'
IestimohS ohefca'
Corporal s. i, White test'Heu 'Hat
he was Win me McboWe1l party on
1ne nlsht OF the Ifoupie' Aitei MY
bowen invited lasuna TO hsht IN the
armory they mad started through me
d
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-28
What Is prnnosed.

The call for The meeting SAYS:
The bonds now offered are issued
to provide funds. among other things,
for the acquisition OF a majority or
the common capital stock of the Hook
ing Valley Railway Company and of a
substantial interest in theEapital stock
OF the Kanawha and Michigan Rail
way Company: for the acquisition from
interests In control of pending fore
closure proceedings, who have agreed
to acquire the same at foreclosure
sale of the properties of the Chicago,
Cincinnati and louisville Railroad
Company or OF securities representa-
tive thereof: for additions. better
ments and improvements, for the pur-
chase of additional motive power and
equipment required by tile increasing
business of the company and for other
corporate purposes"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-28

Matters of great Importance to the
railway and financial world are to be
passed upon at special meeting OF
the stockholders OF the Chesapeake
and Ohio Railway Company, to be held
In the principal Offices OF the COM
pony at Eighth and Main Streets to-
day a noon. An increase of the cap
ita. stock Of the company from $780,
100000 to s10o,000,O00 has been pro-
posed by the directors, and IS now
before the stockholders for ratifca
ton as is a proposition for an issue
OF S3.,200,00O OF convertible bonds. the
financial program being to provide the
funds for the acquisition of the ma
Jority of the common capital stock
OF the Hooking Valley Railway Com
pany and other western connections.
and the possible purchase at fore
closure sale OF the Chicago, Cincinnati
and Louisville Railway 1t is anticl-
pated that the program projected for
building the Chesapeake and Ohio into
a through trunk line from Chicago
and the Lakes to the seashore VIM be
approved by the stockholders without
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-28
.SOUTHS|DE MEN
PLACED ON PAY ROLL
Former Manchester Firemen
Become Members Of Rich
nond Force.

A special meeting of the Board OF
Fire Commissioners was held last
night at the City Hall, with every
member present. To fill the vacancy
caused by the death, on April 10, or
Captain j. V. Haake, of Truck Com
pany No. 4. the board ordered the fol-
lowing promotions and transfers.:
G. d. Rust. lieutenant OF Engine
Company No. /, promoted to captain
of Hook and Ladder Truck Company
No. A.
X. Z. Wilkinson, lieutenant OF En-
CINE Company No. IL, transferred to
lieutenant of Engine Company No. l.
J. f. Talley promoted from fireman
grade 81" In Truck Company No. A.
to grade "A" in Engine Company NO.
IL.
Z. L. simms, promoted from sub
satute to fireman grade "B'' In Truck
Company No. 4.
w. E. Wood, OF Engine Company Ne.
II, appointed lieutenant In Engine
Company No, II.
All or these promotions and trans.
fers arc effective from May /.
In keeping with the requirements OF
the consolidation ordinance the fol-
lowing members of what was formerly
the Manchester Fire Department, were
elected to the designated rank In tho
Richmond Fire Department for the
terms ending April l. 1911:
W. T. Smith, fireman grade "B"; c.
a. Cotton. fireman grade "B"; W. Il.
smith, fireman grade "C''; j. L. Red
FORD. fireman grade CO.; r. Fl. Lee,
fireman grade c. c. c. Elder, fire
man grade &C.; j. w. Ferris, fireman
grade Co.; J. W. Hastings, fireman
grade "Ct"
substitutes--C r. Fowlkes, w r.
lApscomb, w T, Dance. J, r. Rowland,
and ]. o. Belcher
Chief w, b. Crooks and Assistant
chief X. 2, Owen remain In their pres
ent position until the member OF the
Fire Board from Washington Ward is
elected and qualities.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-28

WOULDN'T TELL AT FIRST
Send in Your Name

All persons who have not been
enumerated by the census takers
by writing their names and nd
dresses on II post card md milling
same TO G. tihgcwny Moore. city.
Then IN cnumerntor Will call ami
RichmOud VIII Iinyc it's full Dopu-
lntion listed. otherwise many may
be omitted, md Richmond fail TO
secure the benefits nf its increased
population. Prompt action Is cs-
sentinl.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-28
clcc,cd second L,cutcnnnt.

II. Z. lowering a business man Of
this city. and formerly a member OF
the Howit2ers, has been elected second
lieutenant Of Company C. First vir-
GINA Infantry William P. Norfolk,
former member of the company. was
elected, but resigned. Mr.. lowering
1t is understood will accept.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-28

Yes. Miss Ella p. Petticolas will tell
the census man who calls to get the
information exactly what ne wants TO
know when lie arrives at her home at
II O'Clock to-day. Miss Petticolas, VINO
acted as 1900 women or lIchmond
wanted TO act, but didn't, is sorry now
that she didn't tell her age, and what
eles the enumeration wanted 10 Know
when he first called.
on April 10 j. II. Walton, a census
enumeration, went to the home OF Miss
Petticolas, $500 West Grace Street, and
asked the usual census questions Miss
Petticolas Is alleged to hav~ slammed
the door in his face and cut short
what might have been a most aEicabie
interview. The enumerator. hoping for
a peaceful arrangement. called again
on the same day. but Miss Petticolas
would have none OF him.
Appealed TO POSTMASTER.
He then stated his case to c. Ridge
way Moore, and the case waited for a
few days. In the meantime Miss Petit
colas, under the impression that she
had been treated With less courtesy
than was necessary, called on the post
master the United states marshal, and
several others in authority, to whom
she told the story which had put her
out.
These officials could see nothing in
4 the questions which Congress has de-
creed are right and proper, and they
| told Miss Pctticolas that such was
/ the case.
/ She still refused 10 give the infor-
I - of trials
Mr.. Moore had n warrant issued for
her to appear before United states
Commissioners Brady to reply to the
charge of refusing TO answer cen
| sus enumerator.
Before the commissioner yesterday
morning. Miss Petticolas gave her ui-
timatum. She wouldn't answer.
Agrees to Answer.
Then the Commissioner explained
that there was heavy fine and
possible jail sentence for not answer
ing. and without further ado Miss Pet
ticolas decided that she would answer
all the questions put, and. in spite
of the fact that she would not finish
breakfast before 10 o'clock in the
morning, expresser her willingness
10 have the information in the hands
of the Commissioner before that hour.
Therefore, Miss Petticolas will an
swer the questions put, and her ex-
ample will be followed by a number
of people in the city who have re-
fused to answer so far. The govern
ment is determined to get the facts in
regard to the census, and, If neces-
sary, Commissioner Brady and c.
Ridgeway Moore, Census Supervisor.
will have every person hailed before
court who refuses to answer properly
the questions put, even to the ages.
which the enumerators are sworn to
keep as confidential.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-28
SCHOOL Bonrd 10 MECH.

At the usual hour tonight the City
School Board will meet at the City
Hall II is probable that matters OF
Importance will be brought up. in
Guiding bids for the new Hanover Ave,
nue. Public School Building.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-28
Two Automoblli-ts Convicted.

~ Greenwald and L. NJ Foster. who had
been convicted in tho Police Court of the
charge of violating the speed ordinance in
their automobile, appealed TO the Hastings
Court, and yesterday morning were fined
SO apiece.
j. ]. Ballou appealing from like convic-
ton in the lower court, was acquitted
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-28
Married in Trederick,a,urs.

John r. Keller, ,lr,. of Richmond, and
Miss Nora K. Spnmer, of Frederloks-
burg, We're quietly married at the lat
ter place YESTERDAY, Rev. II, i, Nc
Bryde, ID. D.. Officiating. After the
ceremony they left for the South, Via
Richmond, After May 1 Mr.. and Mrs.
Keller will live in CoIingwood, Can
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-28
Married in washington.

Three Richmond couples We're mar
ricd in Washington yesterday. They
We're Thomas Slaughter and Louise
Bettiss. Thomas L. Moody and Fannie
l., Moody and Fannie l.. Robins, Ever !
EFT G.. Wade and Addie 3. Austin.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-28
CAPTAIN MCDOWELL
REPLIES TO CHARGES

under arrest, claiming that he was
In command at the armovy. Another
said that Mcdowell expressed the
opinion that lie could whip the
spaniard, who, of course, was Laguna.
Several OF DR.. Lagunas companions
told their stories. 1t seemed that Cap
tain Mcdowell was extremely anxious
10 fight While on Broad street, taking
his coat OF twice for this purpose.
At last Laguna said he would meet
the captain anywhere. The latter then
issued his invitation for the miX-up
at the armory
For the defense, many business and
military associates of Captain Mellow
eli spoke of him in the highest terms
| Those who are employed with him by
the Richmond, Fredericksburg and
Potomac Railroad, said that his duties
are important and difficult, and that
he discharges them with thorough sat
tstaction. Brother officers spoke high
~ of his success in the service, saying
that his company was in good condl-
ton and giving him much credit Tor
his performance OF official duties.
Defendant. Testiiics.
Captain Mcdowell himself went on
the stand. He said that he suggested
the armory as the place for the tight
because it was the first place which
presented itself to his mind when he
| received Dr. Lagunas message. As
| soon, however, as lie got back on the
ground" he realized the mistake he
had made, He then told his friends
that he would not fight in the armory.
They determined to spend the night
there, and upon arrival several OF
them took their coats off This was
in explanation of his apparent readi-
ness TO fight when the Laguna party
arrived.
As TO the conversation with the Of
fcers, he had not. lie said intended
TO discuss their right to stop the
fight, but was arguing the general
proposition of jurisdiction. 1t seem
ed from the testimony of all witnesses
that Captain Mcdowell had unlocked
the armory door, gone in himself and
left it open for two of his companions,
who had gone to purchase sandwiches,
and not for Laguna.
Not Guilty of Oncnsc.
+ In his summing up. Colonel Ander-
son paid much attention to the charge
Of conduct unbecoming an officer and
gentleman. He thought it could be
dismissed, and Captain Wallace said
he had no desire to press it. Captain
said his counsel, was guilty
or military indiscretion in inviting
the fight at the armory. and was not
guilty Of a military offense.
Besides. he thought. the accused
man had been sufficiently punished
ThirtysiX days had elapsed since the
charges we're preferred on March 90
The disgrace and humiliation to a
high spirited officer of waiting so long
under written charges, he thought, was
enough suffering for what had oc.
CURED.
Captain Wallace said that he had
no remarks to make in reply to the
defense.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-28
Meeting for Divine Healing.

\ meeting for divine healing will be
held this afternoon at A o'clock in
the West End Mission, SOC West Cary
Street
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-28
Marriage license.

NINTTIHHt Iltrnhe
Marriage licenses We're issued in the Hust-
ihgs Court yesterday TO Walter Lee and
LILLIAN Carsola, and to William Joseph VIII
!lan4s ana Mamie Il, Schardt,
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-07-03
By COL. H. G. WHITLEY.
Former Chief u. 8. Secret Service
Copyright, 1910, by W. G.. Chairman
True Stories of the Secret Service

1t flashed across my mind at once that
the fellow was of negro blood. Looking
him straight In the eye, / quickly placed
my finger on tho tip of his nose. He
shrank back little. but did not appear
to be offended. ! then said.
"What was your masters name down
thereI'
/ thought TO impress him with the idea
that / was familiar with the locality
from which he came He gave me tho
name OF his former master in hcSitat-
ing way. / told him to take seat and
tcll his story. 1t was fiction, undoubtedly
the result Of n dream. His version OF
the manner in which he discovered tho
contemplated robbery was SO Improbable
that It is not worth relating in detail.
l questioned and cornered him until l
was sure that his story was a tralk
parent concoction OF a weak but CRIMINAL
mind 1, would do in a dino novel or
10 deceive somo credulous person, hut III
was altogether too gauzy 10 pass with q
detective,
IIe was a dreamer, sort or voodoo
I had had some experience with THIS
class Of negroes in tho south. AS many
persons may not he aware OF the TACT
will state that the pad on the end o
the nose was the supreme test OF pedl
gree among the negro traders of the
south in slave days. The Gristle on IN!
tip of the nose OF the negro ia SORT anc
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-07-03

yielding. while that Of a w,I.s
firm, giving the feeling OF h,ai ma
stance. When all other tosta }ny }nyy
discovering African blood tha a"'e'
would place his finger on the end % %
nose OF the person on trial for =, ~ y,
erty. If the pad was Welding an ms
ness would turn TO the recorder an, ,n9
This fcliah, sab. is niggah." N'a
The Yoodoo negro prctcnds to 4,
dowed with supernatural pownr 20
regent OF the devil he coniuros ~, ns ~
tales for those who nut their ,,i ssi
amulets. rabbits feet. etc, iai'l
| Tho negro that / met Mt ,,,o
house had. L suppose, been ins,, Y
his evil genius to concoct Tho pin's
| story he told Mr., Boutwell,. N naN n,au
after hours and | went In NJ was
wells residence and told him ,ny
rience with the negro. my
He was greatly astonlshed vi
learned the character OF tho man IN ~
he thought he was Il white ,na, .o "
very fair and candid one at that n
l pointed out the utter inconsIsiaus
| tho story told and the innoss1S1i,ss
burglarizing General Spinner's nant
vision. the secretary was saiIyNea
quite willing to drop the suhiect
unnecessary to say that the burola :,
not take place.
| (NcNt week: '"rhe Rcpeniar,s
| Hartz.D
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-07-03

ly refused. Everything was to be OH the
dead square. The young man swore he
was perfectly reliable. but he had TO be
cautious in his movements in order to
prevent the possibility OF detection.
l went to the place agreed upon and
stood OH a step facing the street. When
the pretended counterfeiter put in an ap-
pearance lie carried under his coat a
sizable bundle nicely done up. My pack
age WAS smaller than his and just as
valuable, ! questioned his good intentions
for moment and said had come there
to make a square deal and / wanted 10
see what he had in his package. which
was so arranged that be could throw open
one corner OF 1t. When he did this / saw
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-07-03
STOMACH BAD?

II you have distress and bloatinC
after eating. don't neglect treatment.
Caturrh of the stomach Is mos! COM
mon aiimcnt and can he cured: but,
remember, u cancer OF the stomach is
inCurablc. Don't neglect stomach trou-
bic. Consult the doctors who know
how To cure.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-07-03
M EOiCAC SKILL

doesn't mean just sufficient technical
knowledge to enable IT man to pass
Medical Examination and IauS ont his
Shinglc, IL means ACTUAL. PRAC-
TICE AMONG THE S1CK-for years
and years; daily watching and learn
ing from each case the secrets OF ma
lurc and the cure Of disease.
Such knowledge is possessed by prs
Shores In wonderful degree.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-07-03
RHEU M ATISM,

If you are hobblinG about with rhcu-
matte joints, or suffering torture from
iunammatory rhcumatiSm-Comc and
let lis explain our tchory and treat
ment for this painful afniction. II Is
different from other treatments and
cures when others fail, 1t will pay
You 10 investigate,
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-07-03
Catarrh, Deafness
and Ear Noises.

why not try the treatment that
curcs2 We publish abundance of tes-
timonials from we'll known and relia
bic people, who have been cured of
catarrh. deafness and car noises. II
YOU suffer from any chronic ailmcpt,
why not come and see the Doctors
who cure?
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-07-03

LOST MANHOOD. SEXUAL
WEAKNESS, VARICOCELE, CON
TRACTED DISEASES - DIS
CHARGES, SPECIFIC BLOOD
POISON. WASTING DRAINS,
ETC. and all private dlseases-and
YOU pay In small weekly or month
ly instalImcnts, AS the case pro-
crosses, or you may PAY WHEN
CURED In all private diseases.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-07-03

something that looked Like money. 1 sud-
denly stepped up a stair and drew my re-
The Washington herald., 1910-06-06
BREWERS TO CLAIM
BEER TAX UNWISE
Delegates Arrive To-day for
Big Convention.

More than 800 brewers, the men who
make 80 per cent Of the beer consumed
in America. will draw up a protest
against unwise taxes upon the beverage.
which they say drives men TO stronger
drinks and promotes intemperanee.
Most OF the beer makers will reach
Washington to-day. and the first meeting
Of the convention will be held at the New
Willard tomorrow morning at 1880
O'Clock. President Hoster, Of Kansas
City win preside.
The meetings will last over Thursday
and will be filled with addresses by big
Western brewers. Senators. and Repre-
sentatives who are not strongly inclined
toward prohibition, and representatives Of
the wholesale and retail liquor dealers
associations.
It is expected one Of the foremost is
sues OF the convention will be a discus
sion OF the sale of liquor by saloon men.
Many OF the manufacturers believe care
Iessness on the part of retailers is re-
sponsible for many dry towns and States.
They think there should be more stTin-
gent regulation by the wholesalers. They
also want more care exercised In giving
out licenses.
That resolutions viii be adopted con-
demning attempts 10 put the District of
Columbia dry is a foregone conclusion.
II Is expected the brewers will join hands
with other liquor organizations in the
fight against prohibition for the Capital
The entire convention with the wives
and families of delegates. will spend
Wednesday on an excursion down the
river The convention VIII also pay a
visit 10 the White House.
The Washington herald., 1910-06-06
TO-DAY OBSERVED
AS TERCENTENARY
Visitation Convent Scene in
Washington.

As the tercentenary of the Visitation
Order to-day will be celebrated in the
Visitation converts throughout the world.
In many the festivities extend over a
period Of several days. The convent in
Georgetown. the first house OF the order
to be established in this country. has OBJ
served the occasion with elaborate cere-
monies. Solemn high mass was sung
Yesterday by Rev Francis A Torndorf.
S j.. and was followed by exposition Of
the blessed sacrament until p. m. Very
Rev. Joseph Himmel. S. J.. president Of
Georgetown University, delivered an ap-
propriate discourse and the service closed
with solemn benediction of the blessed
sacrament.
Most Rev. Diomede Falconic will Off
eiate at the pontifcal mass Of thanks
giving at $50 O'Clock to-day and will pre-
side over the annual commencement ex-
ercises this afternoon.
BY special permission Of Cardinal Glib
bons, the chapel Of the Convent Of the
Visitation. in Connecticut avenue, viii be
open to visitors to-day.
Solemn high mass Will be sung this
morning in the convent chapel by Mgr.
Thomas S. Lee, of St Matthew's Church.
with Rev. Edward +, Buckley as deacon
and Rev. Father Neary, s. j., as sub
deacon. The music will be furnished by
the male choir Of st. Pauls Church, I'M
der Ernest T. Winchester. and at the
benedIction service at 1 O'Clock, which
will close the celebration for the day,
there will be a sermon by the Rev. DR..
William T. Russell, of st. Patrick s
Church. The music will be furnished by
prominent soloists, under the direction Of
Miss Mamie Mullaly.