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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-20
POLICE INACCURATE
COMfA|CN ON WOMEN

Determined to prohibit keepers of
dtsreputa Bile resorts from selling in
toxicating beverages. such as beer
and whiskey. the police department
has inaugurated a campaign that bids
fair to hStag into the city and State
treasures many hundreds 81 dollars
and to cause discontinue to many
women of the under world.
Policeman Hill, who has been ON
the force less than two weeks, and
who is unknown to the women who
conduct the houses OF alleged I'M
savory reputation. was assigned 70 the
duty OF purchasing beer or whiskey
In the places he went to work Tues
day night. with the result that no Tess
than eight women appeared in court
Wednesday to answer the charge OF
selling whiskey without license.
The Commonwealth attorney was
Very busy in the higher court, and
.inasmuch as Justice Crutchfield in
sisted that he be present at the hear
ing OF the charges, the lower court
adjourned until 3 o'clock. a thing
that has not been done before for
years. In the trial OF the regular
docket more than two hours were
consumed, Justice Crutchfield delay
ing many cases while he made side
remarks to the audience.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-20
Aviator Hurled to Ground
When Fiery Bolt From
Cloud Strikes Craft
THEN CRAWLED OUT
PRACTICALLY UNHURT
Canvas Wings Burnt Instantly
and Metal, Frame Melt
ed from Terrific
Heat.

PARIS. July 20.-The most re-
markable accident in the history Of
aerial navigation occurred to-day
when an aeroplane in which NJ. Ehr-
mann was making cross course flight
was struck by bolt of lightning and
completely destroyed. Ehrmann had
a miraculous escape from death. fall
ing considerable distance in his
scorched machine.
Those who witnessed the accident
declared that Ehrmann, at fair
height, was flying along through a
thunder cloud when the lightning bolt
descended, The aeroplane instantly
burst into flames. and fell. turning
over and over. All expected to find
Ehrmann crushed under the ruins
and were greatly surprised to see him
crawl, unhurt out Of the wreckage.
Eye witnesses say when the light
ming struck the machine its great can
vas wings seemed to disappear, while
portions of the metal work We're fused
by the great heat
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-20
Suspect Turns Joke.

NEW YORK. July 20.-Two more
incoming liners were searched by the
New York detectives to-day In a vain
effort to locate DR.. Fl. II. Crippen,
the alleged murderer of his wife. Belle
Elmore, in London. The steamers Wis
tied were the Kroonland from Ant
werp. and the Carmania. from Liver
pool No one who resem bled DIT.
Crippen was on either steamer
The Dover suspect" reported by
Scotland Yard turned out to be the
Rev. William II. Laird. OF Whining
ton, Del. returning home from his
vacation. The minister In tall and
extremely thin and in no way resem-
bled the missing doctor Laird was
much amused when 1t was explained
TO him that he had been under sur
veillance ever since the captain of
the kroonland received wireless
telling him that DR., Crippen was on
board his ship. 1T Is certainly a good
joke on me-" declared the minister.
On board the Carmania was Thorn
as Harbridge, a Philadelphia detec-
tive. When the wireless message was
received telling the ships officers to
watch out for Crippen. Harbridge was
told about IT. He made q systematic
search of the vessel and reported TO
the police when they boarded her at
Quarantine. that Crippen was not on
board.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-20
Governor Grants Full Pardon
to Dora Smith After She Re-
cites Pitlful Story in Court
TOUCHED ALL HEARTS
WITH HER STORY
Victim of Fathers Ire After Fem
mime Whim, Girl Wears Eel
on's Stripes, Goes to Home
for Girls and Runs Away.

Disguised with a world in which
she had tasted much of the bitter
and little OF the sweet, cynical, satur-
nine. well-nigh distracted with shame
and modification, Dora Smith, an
eighteen-year-o girl, who tens days
ago was given a conditional pardon
from the penitentiary by Governor
Mann, ran away from the Home for
Girls, near Bon Air, and thereby broka
her parole several days ago.
When the pitiful story had been
unfolded. u recital of facts strangely
tragic and the equal OF a page from
notion, there was none whose heart
had not been touched by the sad fate
of the outcast child--for though shA
has worn a felons stripes. she il a.
innocent as the dritted snow.
Having heard 1t all. acquainted
himself with the minutest details
since the girl was torn from home
surroundings and robbed of her Bless;
ed liberty. Justice Crutchfield. with
DIR. Buchanan and one or two promi-
nent city officials, hurried to the of
fee of Governor Mann to lay all the
facts before the man In whose hands
is vested the pardoning power. They
asked for justice and for mercy.
Governor Interested.
The Governor listened attentiyely. a
tender light shOne in his eyes while
the story was being told. Swallows
ing lump that had suddenly risen
in his throat, he called his secretary
and directed the filling out of a full
pardon for the girl
A handshake with those who had
visited him. a word for the girl La
whose behalf they had interceded
and the chief executive of Virgins
had closed the door of his private Of
fee and gone back to his desk to tako
up other matters of Importance. but
none of which in the opinion OF Al
was more important. more humane.
more Christ-iike than the granting
of the full pardon to Dora Smith.
From the City Hall the young wo-
rnan--for she Ii now starting into w0p-
manhood--walked TO the Associated
Charities with DIR. Buchanan, A Viz
gilman reporter talked to her. II
am so glad the Governor let me 70, =
she said. Il want to be good girl.
Oh. / wish all OF this was just q dream
and ! could wake up and find that lffa
was what it used to be when my
own dear mother was living. haven't
had home that could be called d
frorftnuad an girsh Pn -
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-20
SLEMP IS NAMED
BY REPUBLICANS
Again Acclaimed Nominee to De
fend Ninth District from Dem
ocratic Invasion.
GREAT INTEREST SHOWN
G. o. 2. Men Gather in Abingdon,
Sing Praise of Their Leader
and Predict Victory.
| GREAT INTEREST SHOWN

Especial to The Richmond Eirginian.
ABINGDON, VA. July 20.--Repre-
sentative c. Bascomb Slemp was again
acclaimed the republican nominee for
congressman from the Ninth district
at wildly enthusiastic convention
this afternoon
Mr.. Slemp was present and made a
stirring speech OF acceptance. He
told the delegates ex-President Roose-
welt had promised him to come to
the Ninth district on October and
whoop things up. and help snow Hen
-ry G. Stuart under by a great MAORI
ty.
All the delegates were enthusiastic,
The best OF feeling prevailed and
every one predicted a sweeping VIC
tory for the republicans
Largest in History.
The convention assembled at noon.
with the attendance the largest in the
&istory OF the party In the district,
for the purpose of renominating Re-
preventative Slemp to be the party
standard bearer in the coming con-
fiict with Henry c. Stuart, the demo-
cratic candidate. which promises to
be the most memorable fight of its
kind that has been pulled off" in
the State in years.
There were large delegations from
every one of the fourteen counties OF
the Ninth district. and much optimism
and life, which is heightened by
brass bands. The majority OF the
delegates were instructed to vote for
Slemp for the nomination. and that
he would be nominated by acclama-
ton was assured. None Of the So
called insurgents in the party In the
district was represented here. 1t Is
believed that to-day's meeting viii
solidify the party for the fight that
begins with SIemp's nomination to-
day.
The following temporary officers
were selected Immediately after the
convention met: II. f. Wtdener. OF
Washington county. chairman; u. S.
Lewis. of Bristol, and w. c. Pendle-
ton. of farewell. secretaries. Several
strong and eulogistic speeches of NOM
tnation were made and applauded.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-20
RECALLED HOME
BY SUDDEN DEATH
Alvah Fl. Martins Mother Ex-
pires While He is En- Route
to Ninth District.

NORFOLK. VA. July 20.--Mrn
Bette Martin, mother of Alyah III.
Martin. of Norfolk county, and bo~
loved woman, died suddenly last night
at the home Of her son in Ninth
street, Willoughby Beach. aged a
years. She had seemingly been In the
best of health and the finding Of her
lifeless body in bed was a great shock
to the family.
Mr. Martin at the time was on htn
way to the Ninth district republic1u
convention. He was recalled and r
now Fastening homeward. Mrs. Mar
tin was never In better health whem
Mr.. Martin left yesterday for Abinup
don. Her second son. George q. Mar
tin. only arrived home to-day frOn4
Detroit. where he had been attcndtn9
the Elks National Convention. Mr1
Martin was also the mother OF MrM
s. w. Lyons. of Norfolk county.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-20
London Police Now Think He
Chose Continent Rather
Than America
RUMOR SAYS HE WAS
RECOGNIZED SUNDAY
Preacher is Caught in New York
But Proves Identity
Atlantic Liners
Searched.

LONDON, July 20.--Inspector Dew.
of Scotland Yard, In charge OF the
hunt for DIR. III. FL. CFippen, announced
officially this afternoon that he had
an accurate line on the whereabouts
OF the fugitive and expected to be able
TO announce that Crippcn was In the
tolls before night. Inspector Dew de-
ciares THAI DIR. Crippen IL hiding i'm "a.
health m sort, and that the police are
expected shortly TO make an arrest
LONDON. July 2D.-Now that hope
has practically been abandoned that
DR.. II. II. Crippen will be caught on
board any of the liners reaching
America. the London police have
turned their attention to France and
spain. the latest clues Indicating that
the murderer and his typtst, Miss
Leneve. have fed to the continent
Scotland Yard authorities are Civ
ing more credence to the Nernet-Les-
Bains. France, story than to any other
The police In that little watering place
on the Spanish frontier have notified
the English authorities that Crippen
spent last Sunday night there and
that the gendarmes made an effort to
arrest him. Crippen. however, after
eluding the police. is reported to have
made his way over the frontier into
Spain.
Went to Paris,
Scotland Yard is inclined to believe
the report, though no mention is made
OF Miss Leneve. The report Is given
support by the statement Of a guard
on the afternoon boat train from
Dieppe TO Psrss that a man and wo-
man greatly resembling Crippen and
Miss Leneve boarded his train at
Dfeppe July IL, and Went to Paris
The guard promptly identif6d pic
lures OF the missing pair as the per-
sons who rode In his car.
DR.. Crinpen Is known to have taken
many previous trips To France and
10 speak the LANGUAGE well. Miss
Leneve, though English. is a fluent
French linguist snd the couple might
easily hide themselves for q time in
France or Spain.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-20
SNAKE COMES To HIS
BOILED EGG DINNER
Marshal Herzog Gives Warm Wei
come to Intruder and Then
the Feast Continues.

NEW YORK. July 20.--rn Marsh64
Christopher Herxog, OF West Ca1d
well. N. J., the humble hard bcflS
egg has Eteadfast friend. and axtG&
what hJs just happened the rnArsh1
likes hard boiled eggs better than ~
ever did before Although In an
discharge of his duty the marshal 49,
many times placed himself In feopar6x
from peevish dogs and wild auto1n0
bilists. not until yesterday had II
snake seiscted him IN u point u a1
tack. a sFsA
The marshal was 1T dinner In IL
bungalow. He had partaken Of ~
hard boiled eggs which II bogey r.
West Caldwell, and had just fAa&1
ed for the sixth when q black nna1
six feet long tossed itself In his dIree
ton. 1t missed him and nailed 4nSf
egg.
Not forgetting that he II rnar1l
and sworn to keep his nerve, IN
Herzog despatched the snake with
knife He then picked UP all that M~
left OF the egg and shut the a.
OF his bungalow, that he might 4n11
the delicacy in peace. undisturbcd n
the appearance OF more 1nAke9
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-20
BOY MORTAlLY GORED
BY BULL WALKED HOME

ALTOONA. PA. July 20.-Emery
Wysong. eight years old, son OF a
farmer living two miles south of the
city, was feeding cattle In a field to-
day when the bull OF the herd attacked
him. The bull knocked the lad down
and goreti him deeply below the Shout
der blade.
The boy regained his feet and start
cd to run, but the bull overlook him
and ripped him in the right side,
puncturing the lung. The lad escaped
from further injury by getting over q
fence, after which he bravely walked
home.
At the Altoona hospital, where he
was taken Immediately. Il In said that
he v probably fatally injured ia
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-20
NORMAL GIRLS KNOW BEANS,
200 CANS BEING ORDERED

HARRIsoNBURG VA. July 20
The Mantezuma Canning Factory re-
sumed operation yesterday. Two hun
ired cans OF beans for the State nor
NAL school OF Harrisonburg was the
first order received. The factory is
about six miles from town.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-20
TEACHERS CHOSEN
AT WILLIAMSBURG
School Board Elects Highly Re
commended Instructors to Of
fee of Assistants.

Especial to The Richmond Virginian.)
WILLIAMSBURG, VA, July 90
The city school board has elected the
following teachers for the Williams
burg public schools for the next ses-
sion.
Nicholson School--Professor f. n.
Helsabeck, principal; assistants, Miss
Bette Chrisman, OF Clarke county;
Miss Blanche Cooley, of Williamsburg;
Miss Sallie Arnold, Of Fredericksburg.
Primary grade-Miss Eliza beth More
cock. of Williamsburg
Colored School-Mary Grenhow,
principal, and Cecilia Cary, assistant
All the assistants are new teachers
but come highly recommended. Miss
Mary Henley Spencer has been elected
A teacher in the Model and Practice
School Of William and Mary College.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-20
Meyer Trial Postponed

On account OF the illness OF Attor-
ney II. NJ. Smith. counsel for the de-
Tense, the trial OF w. b. Meyer who
Ia alleged to have embezzled funds
of the Federal Cigar Company, was
continued in the Hastings Court We'd
nesday until October t.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-20
STEPS ON FORK
SERIOUSLY INJURED

HARRISONBURG. July 20.-Hugh
Rivercomb. OF Montezuma. Rocking
ham county. stepped on pitch fork. the
prong sticking entirely through the
foot and coming out at the instep.
The boy Ia badly disabled.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-20
Appointed Commissioner.

Charles ID. Foster has been APP
pointed United States commissioner
at Fredericksburg by Judge Edmund
waddill. Jr.. of the United States Dis
trict Court for Eastern Virginia.
Commissioner Foster has Quaiified
for thu Office
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-20
ehookos Council.

There will be an important meeting
OF the Shockoe Council Royal Area
mum Tuesday night, at Leo Camp
Hall Several candidates will be given
the degree free tickets with be given
members for the Royal Arcanam. Ex-
cursiona to Ocean View. July ~.
Members OF Sister Councils are corr
daily requested to meet with Shockoe
Council
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-20
A.ess,nenk too Small.

HARRISONBuRG. July 10s
rious situation exists In North E1c
district. August county. Tho 1G4
sors' books have been returned a.
Richmond with thu statsgnent
tax assessment for thAt dIs1Gl Y
too small And Tho - paSesa
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-20

CONTINUED on sixth PngA }
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-16
CUPS AND SAUCERS
FLY IN RESTAURANT
Mark is a Man, But Missiles Fail to
Locate Him-Women Who Did
the Throwing Is Arrested.

A young woman, whom the police
say is from Davenport, got into an ar
gument with her escort last night or
rather this morning about 2 o'clock
while they were dining at the James
restaurant on Second avenue and be-
fore they settled their difficulties they
had made a regular rough house and
had to be arrested. They were seat
ed at one of the tables conversing to-
gether when suddenly the girl picked
up a saucer, leaned back and let it
fly at the man. 1t missed the mark,
but hit the plate glass window in the
front of the building, making hole
In it though not breaking it to pieces.
Following the saucer were several
cups and plates, but they did little
damage either to their mark or to the
surroundings, but the proprietor of the
place thought 1t was time to interfere
and the police were summoned. The
couple managed to square things up
with the management for the damage
they had done and they we're released
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-16
MOTORCYCLE BURNED
BY ITS OWN FUEL
Machine Belonging to II. Linton
Damaged While Owner Is
Riding 1t.

Gasoline escaping from a broken
tube on a motorcycle owned by R.
Linton became ignited when it came
in contact with the engine of the ma
chine, at Fourth avenue and Twenty
second street, this afternoon, and be-
fore the blaze which it started could
be extinguished the front tire of the
machine had been burned and other
parts badly damaged. Mr.. Linton was
riding west on Fourth avenue. When
he reached Twenty-second street the
gasoline caught fire. He Immediately
dismounted. Persons in the vicinity
secured fire extinguishers and blankets,
but were unsuccessful in their attempt
to extinguish the blaze. Roy Salzmann
finally secured an extinguisher which
did the work. His hands and face were
slightly burned by the rubber tire
which was burning.
The tube which connects the tank
and carburetor was defective, and
while Mr. Linton was riding it broke.
The escaping gasoline fell upon the
engine, causing the blaze. The dam
age will be S35.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-16
CANNOT Remember
LEAVING THE CITY
F.. w. MoIler Is Unable to Explain
His Presence Near Buffalo in
a Badly Wounded Condition

The condition of F. w. Moller, the
groceryman who was found in bad
ly wounded condition near Buffalo,
Iowa, continues to improve and his
physicians believe that he will re-
cover. He is able to talk, although
discouraged from doing so. He has
stated that the wounds with which
he is suffering were not self-inf1icted,
though he is quite unable to say how
he came to have them. Today he
said that he could not remember
how he came to be out of Rock Is
land or an incident whatsoever that
would give a clew. He remembers
talking to no one and the manner
of his accident is still a mystery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-16
Announce Engagement.

Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Chambers of
East Seventh street, Davenport, an
nounce the engagement Of their
youngest daughter, Janet, to Ralph
Whitaker of Vera Cruz, Mexico.
Miss Chambers, who is an artist of
considerable talent, has been study
ing in New York for the past several
winters, and is now in Miss Kellogg
studio in New York City.
Mr.. Whitaker is the son of ]. H.
Whitaker of Davenport. He is a
civil engineer, and has won recogni-
ton for exceptional ability in his
chosen profession, and is now in
charge of important work at Vera
Cruz, Mexico. Mr.. Whitaker has
been in Davenport the past summer
on a months visit.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-16

and Mrs. Washburn departed late in
the evening on a wedding trip to
Chicago and before their return, in
a week, they will visit at Paramount,
Iowa, Mr. Washburn's home. While
there a large reception will be given
in their honor by Mr.. Washburn's
parents They will live at the Por-
ter residence until their new home
on Third avenue and Seventh street,
East Moline, Is completed.
The bride is a charming young
lady. She attended high school and
later studied at Rockford college.
Mr.. Washburn is a graduate of the
University of Illinois, and he now
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-16
SAYS NEW JAIL WOULD
SAVE COUNTY MONEY
j. w. Caldwell, Member of Visiting
Board, Argues for Better, More
Up-tO-Date Prison.

]. w. Caldwell of Milan, member
of the visiting board for this county,
whose duty it is to inspect jaiIs, the
county farm, ETC.. today declared
that the county will in the long run
be financial gamer if new Jail is
built. According to his view it costs
more to keep prisoners under present
conditions than 1t would. if the sur
roundings were more sanitary and
the arrangement convenient This.
taken with the disease bred among
inmates and the resultant evils to
mind and body he considers consti-
tute an irrefutable argument for the
erection of a new Jail.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-16
holds the responsible position of
secretary and general manager OF the
Union Malleable Iron company.
Munson-Lundberg.

Miss Druscil1a Munson, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs Peter A. Munson of
1924 Twenty-third avenue, Moline
and Henry B. Lundberg were united
in marriage Wednesday evening.
The wedding was held at the home OF
the brides aunt, Mrs. L. c. Oakley
262S Fifteenth street, more than 100
guests witnessing the ceremony.
Rev. Frank d. Peterson, d. D.. or
Minneapolis, Mimi, an uncle OF the
bridegroom, performed the cere-
mony. Prof. Edgar Erickson of Chi
cago, presided at the piano. Mr..
Lundberg is the son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Edward A. Lundberg of 1917 Sew
enth avenue, and is employed as -
bookkeeper at the Scale works at
East Moline Miss Munson was en-
ployed in the advertising department
at the Deere & Co. office. Both
young people have a host of friends
who wish them all the happiness
and prosperity possible.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-16
SteIck-MaXfeId,

announcement is made OF the
marriage of Miss Julia Maxfield OF
indianapolis. Ind, and Henry Stelck,
formerly of this city. now of Indian
apolis, the ceremony taking place
at the home of the bride, Sept 10.
They will be at home after Oct. 1 3,
at the Warwick, Indianapolis. Mr..
Stelck and his bride are visiting his
sister, Mrs. Sala of Davenport, and
other relatives in this city. For a
number of years Mr.. Stelck was a
member of the law firm, Sturgeon,
Stelck & Sturgeon, and is now in the
oil business in Indianapolis.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-16
Armstrong-GriswoId.

A simple and pretty wedding took
place Wednesday afternoon at 1 o'clock
when Miss Nellie Elizabeth Griswold
and Jacob Earl Armstrong were united
In marriage at the home Of the brides
mother, Mrs. Fife L. Griswold, 926
Nineteenth street. Rev. ]. L. Vance
of the United Presbyterian church per
formed the ceremony. The ceremony
was witnessed by members of the i'm
mediate families of the bride and
groom. A dainty lunch was served fol-
lowing the ceremony. Mr.. and Mrs.
Armstrong have gone for brief visit
in Seaton and Galesburg. They will
reside in Rock Island
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-16
UNCONSCIOUS MONTH;
WOMAN FINALLY DIES
Case of Mrs. Henry Rathmann, Lee
Claire, Iowa, Puzzles the
Physicians.

Mrs. Henry Rathmann Of LIE
Claire, Iowa, died this morning at
her home. after having been in an
unconscious condition for the past
month. Just what the nature Of her
illness was, physicians in attendance
were unable to determine. About
two weeks ago it was thought that
Mrs. Rathermann was dead and an
undertaken was called. Just as he
was about to prepare the body for
burial, Mrs. Rathmann showed signs
of FIFE. A postmortem examination
of the remains will be conducted by
the physicians this afternoon to as
certain If possible the cause of Mrs.
Rathmann's death.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-16
Rev. Herman P. Greif of

Holmgren. Rev. Herman P. Greif of
the Holy Cross German Lutheran
church officated. Attending the
bridal couple were Miss Alma De
Beaulieu, as bridesmaid, and Max
Ohlsen as best man. Mr.. and Mrs.
Holmgren will be at home after Oct.
1 at 1925 LeClaire street, where the
groom has prepared a pretty new
home for his bride. The groom is a
tailor, employed in Davenport.