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The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1910-10-13
RICHMOND AFTER
TRADE FACILITIES
RIG MONn vA-snnnia1

r G H NJ on d, VA.-Special.-
The Richmond Chamber of Com
merce for the past few months has
oeen busily engaged in an attempt to
secure Tor Richmond proper and just
switching privileges from the various
railroads which run through the CITY.
In some instances the chamber has
been successful, but with some roads
an arguments have been in vain, the
southern being the chief offender
against what the chamber considers
the good of the community
Formerly the switching arrange
ments were considered fairly satisfac-
tory, but last spring the three roads
running south changed their regula-
lions TO the detriment of the ship
pers or the city. Later the Atlantic
coast Line and Seahoard Air Line is
sued regulations partially re-establis
ing, on fairly satisfactory basis
switching arrangements that had for
merry been in operation. The South
ern road declined to recede from its
position, however, and, in a short
while the Seaboard Air Line and the
Atlantic Coast Line withdrew their
regulations, adopting regulations sim
ilar TO those of the Southern Railway
with the result that all three of the
roads running south had onerous re-
stricuons. The Seaboard Air Line has
however. reconsidered, and the switch
ing tarin which became effective last
broader and more liberal scope than
ever.
Monday the Chamber of Com
merce issued a report, giving the facts
in the case and narrating its attempt
to secure reasonable and fair ship
ping rates for Richmond. This report
briefly summarizes the situation OF
each road in the city, as follows:
j. The Chesapeake and Ohio have
never made any changes decreasing
their facilities, and, therefore, are to
be commended for their position in
this matter.
2. The Richmond, Fredericksburg
and Potomac not only are in the same
position, but have increased their ia
cilities over what they formerly were
and, In q very great measure, have
broad liberal policy in dealing with
the shippers.
3. The Atlantic Coast Line appear
so show no disposition to change from
the present unsatisfactory switching
tarin, though many opportunities have
been given them, by the personnel OF
the committee, to consider our views
favorably.
4. The Seaboard Al Line have
Issued a tariff, most liberal and help
fui, and the position taken by this
road, under all the circumstances sur
rounding the case, cannot be too
strongly commended and should be
effectively endorsed by the shippers
of our city.
s. The action Of the Southern
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1910-10-13
NO CEREMONIES
ATTEND OPENING

r 1 H M o N d, VA.-Speciai.-
The fifth annual exposition of the
Virginia State Fair Association was
unattended by the usual opening for
malities. The early morning hours of
the first day of the fair was unac-
companied by the proverbial pressing
OF the button setting the machinery in
motion. Nor were there any opening
or welcoming speeches.
1t was expected by many that Pres
tdent Henry Fairfax. at the head of
the big show, would have a few words
10 say in felicitous vein, but the looked
for address came not, although sew
eral hundred early in the day gathered
In the grandstand in anticipation.
President Fairfax was on the scene
early and expressed himself as highly
pleased at the prospects for what he
believes will be the greatest fair in
the history of the association.
Already there are installed within
the confines of the exposition grounds
more and better exhibits in every line
OF endeavor than ever BEFORE" he
said in enthusiastic vein. Every
inch of available ground has been util-
lied and we could use twenty-five
more acres right now if we had them"
Asked if there would be any for
NAL opening ceremonies, Mr.. Fairfax
replied in the negative.
THE fair opened itself when the
gates were opened this morning." he
explained. lit is up to the people
TO keep the ball a-rolling."
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1910-10-13
ELECTION CASE
BEFORE JURY
Grand Jury of Norfolk County In
structed to Investigate Conduct of
Second District Primary.

NORFOLK, VA Special Judge
Hanckel has instructed the grand
jury that it was its duty to investigate
alleged election frauds as brought out
in the investigation of the Democratic
congressional primary just closed, and
the grand jury will go into the mat
ter, except that there is nothing for
1t to do in the matter of failure on
the part of both Congressman May
nard and William A. Young to file
statements of their campaign expenses
as contemplated under the Barksdale
election law.
Judge Hanckel said the only pro-
cedure under this law could be on
motion by the Commonwealth to COL
lect maximum fine of $4,000 from
each of the candidates for failure to
file their statements. If the candi-
dates were proven to be subject to a
hne, its payment would be ordered
but If the candidates were without
means to meet 1t no further action is
provided.
Commemorative Attorney Tilton
said the law contemplates that actions
under the Barksdale statute shall be
brought in the Jurisdiction in which
defendants reside and he would be
without Jurisdiction as to Congress-
man Maynard, who lived in Ports
mouth.
Asked as to any possible action in
NJ.
Illton said the developments in the
whole proceedings from day to dav
would show what he intends doing.
Judge Hanckel. in instructing the
jury 10 investigate the alleged frauds
suggested that 1t might be better To
wait until routine business of the Oc
tooer term of court had been concluded
ana take the election matters up later
in the month, but that the members of
the jury could think over the matter
during the day, and If they desired to
go into the investigation at once could
90 So shortly after the jury had been
/ instructed by the court and retired to
its room to take up routine criminal
matters, TaZewell Taylor, James c.
| martin and James II. Heath, appointed
Dy the mass meeting at the Academy
or Music, October 18th, a committee to
| present 10 the court resolutions adopt
ed at that meeting, calling for court
/ investigation of fraud, appeared and
| through Captain Taylor, presented the
| resolutions which were read and then
/ handed by Taylor to Judge Hanckel
with the request that he take "such
| erly demanded"
Judge Hanckel said he had already
| referred the matter to the grand Jury
! with the suggestion of considering II
IN detail later in the month, but that II
the jury decided to go ahead at once II
Eugene a. Bilisoly was also in court
when the resolutions were presented
| ana Rev. DIR. r. A. Robinson, pastor
OF Cooley Memorial Presbyterian
Church, was likely an interested spec
AS to whether indictments for AL
legged froud In the primary, which was
not legalized primary election, will
stand rests absolutely on section 1872
20" OF the Code Virginia.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1910-10-13
L0OKING FOR HER
LONG LOST FATHER
Mrs. B. F. Kellion Seeks Where.
abouts of Father and
Uncle.

r / G H NJ o N d, VA.-Special-
Mrs Bernard F. Killion, of 6SO9
woodland Avenue. PHILADELPHIA. has
written TO this city seeking informa-
tion regarding her father, John Dona-
hue, and his brother. Peter Donahue.
Mrs. Killion was formerly Miss Mary
Z. Donahue. She says that when she
was quite young her mother died and
that she was taken to New Orleans.
remaining there a few years and then
going TO Philadelphia about 1869.
since that time she has not heard a
word from either her father or his
brother. and she is very anxious TO
locate them. She does not know I'm
what part OF the state they live, but
inclines 10 the belief that they are
somewhere in the section between
Richmond and the Maryland line. She
has received word in an indirect way
that their descendants are trying to
md her. and she wants TO get in com
munication wit hthem. She saws that
both her father and uncle are old
men, IL living, and she is anxious to
md her father and see him.
IF you will give this communica-
ton to the leading paper in Rich
mond, and ask that something he
printed concerning this matter" saws
the writer. TIL be very glad to get
into communication with any rela-
tives in Virginia or elsewhere"
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1910-10-13

casion Lassiter made a mistake that
came near being fatal.
johnson was entering the house at
an early hour and Lassiter fired from
an upstairs window. The bullet
struck johnson in the hip, ranging
downward and making a severe
wound. Johnson was taken TO the
Colored City Hospital, where the ball
has not been located, and Lassiter
cody walked into First Police Sta
ton and surrendered himself, making
the above explanation.
In Police Court this morning his
case was continued, pending the re-
covery OF Johnson.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1910-10-13
DEAF MUTE AND
The BULL DOG
CASE CONTINUED FIVE DAYS IN
ORDER TO SECURE AN
INTERPRETER
RICHM OND VA enoo,.,

r / c II NJ o N ID, VA.-SpeciaL-
Bow Wow, Vow" suddenly
oarked a tall negro standing before
Justice Crutchfield in Police Court
this morning. and the slumbering
spectators at what had up to that
time been a dull session Of the daily
morning matinee reused up to take
notice.
This exclamation was followed bv
series of gesticulations and signs in
the deaf and dumb language that
were absolutely unintelligible to any
one In the court room and only served
10 further complicate the case.
What in the world is the matter
with this negro?" shouted the Justice.
Nobody present knew his name and
the prisoner couldn't tell them. He
continued TO talk in his own way.
however. while the Judge and the
court clerks scanned the docket 10
md an entry that might be connect
ed up with deaf and dumb man.
Here IL is triumphantly exclaim-
ed Justice Crutchfield," and he point
ed at the name of "'Deafy' Fred
Cowles." with the charge against him
OF stealing one bull pup of the value
OF S25 of the goods and chatteIs of
Gregory Johnson. The case was con-
tinued five days until an interpreter
can be secured.
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THE MAZE.
By Harriet Lummis Smith.

By Harriet LummiS Smith.
The maze was located a few rods
from the hotel, it's compact walls of
evergreen rising 10 fet high. The lit
tie opening which revealed a narrow
curving path possessed the undeniable
charm of mystery.
But Lettuce, recalling tales she had
heard of tourists wandering for hours
in those intricate windings unable to
find their way out, was inclined to be
skeptical.
It's so little" she criticised. 81
imagined that maze would cover
acres"
Inwardly she felt convinced of hel
ability to walk triumphantly to the
center and out again. She looked al
the clock. 1t was three-quarters OF
an hour before the coaching party
was to start. Bigger things than the
conquest of a maze had been accom-
plished in that time
Lettice stepped through the opening
into the narrow path with its high,
green walls, promising herselfthat she
would turn back before there was any
likelihood OF losing her way. And al
most on the moment she forgot that
possibility.
The path was very narrow, go mar
row that the most amicable pair could
not have walked abreast The dense
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1910-10-13
State VIII Receive $4,000 and
City About $780, 1000 by Reason
Of Acknowledgement Has
SIS, $1,000 and South
side 100000.
Richmond ......$ SIS, 100000
Manchester wash
ington Ward) 100000
Total increase for present
city over last year, $16,000,-
900.
RIG MOND VA-snecjal-

II c H NJ o n ID, VA.-Special-
This is what the boONs OF the as
SCISSORS for this city will show when
they have been summed up and de-
1tvered TO the Auditor OF Virginia for
this year. The figures are not the
actual, official report, but are given in
round numbers. The new assessment
will not fall below the total printed
above. The official figures are as
liable to exceed the $16,00O,00O rs
fall below that sum.
Just when the books will be deliv-
cred TO the Auditor is not known, and
the exact figures will not be officially
declared until they have been trans
united to the Auditor. But the fore
going are so near to the grand total
that when the official statement is
made 1t will be seen that the above is
about correct.
In other words, basing the old a.
sessment, that of last year, at $780,
100000, and it was somewhat under
that figuer,it will be seen that there
has been an increase of a bit more
than rs per cent.
This showing together with the
rapid strides in the growth of popula-
ton, will show that Richmond is
moving along at a pace that will cause
some of the other and more boastful
cities to sit up and take notice. In
fact, the increase in the city Of Rich
half of the total increase of the entire
State The taxes for next year will
be based on the new assessment, and
will add some $50. 900 to the States
excheQuer from this city alone, will
get something like $685. 900 as a re-
suit OF the Increase in valeus.
The new assessment will be a source
of qualification and pride to the peo-
pie of the city. 1t will also show TO
the business world that there is sta
bility, progress and confidence to be
found here among the solid men, and
IL will reveal that the men who have
money are providing for the future by
building homes for themselves. Rich
mond real estate is a solid investment
and IL is also a paying investment
The town is spreading out, and the
rate OF the last five years. IL maintain
ed for the next five, will see the real
estate valued at NOR than 100000
OOC and her population more than
100000.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1910-10-13
INCONSISTENCIES HELD
5 DEPUTIES AT BAY
WARRENTON. N. C Sn

WARRENTON, N. c. Special
Holding three deputies and posse
men off with a double barreled shot
gun an unknown man, believed to be
the owner of an Illicit distillery, es-
capped Saturday afternoon when an at
tempt was made to arerst him in War
rem county, n. c., at the location of
the distillery.
Deputy Collector r. L. Lewis and
Possemen Felt and aJckson searched
Tor the distillery, which had been re-
ported to them, all Friday afternoon
without success. They remained in
the woods over night, and, resuming
their hunt the next morning, finally
found and destroyed a 56-gallon still
and apparatus and 200 gallons of
booze.
No one was at the distillery when
they arrived, and after destroying
everything in sight, the men hid in
the bushes nearby to await the COM
ing of the owners. Their vigil was
Tor man. unknown to them, APP
peared at the end OF that time. The
possemen sprang out upon him, but
hearing the noise before they appear
ed the supposed distiller was ready
for them with a double-barreled shot
gun. Covering his wouldbe capturers
with this he retreated backward slow
~ until he reached the fringe OF
bushes surrounding the distillery He
then leaped backward into the shrub
berry suddenly and turning fled for
safety.
Attempts to locate the man or 70
discover his identity have so far
proved fruitless.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1910-10-13
SUFFOLK rs NOW
FULL GROWN CITY

SUFFOLK, VA, Special.--The Town
Council Friday passed an ordinance
making Suffolk a city. The order wiz
be signed by Judge j, L. McLe-
appoint officers as recommended by the
Council.
The present town officers viii be city
omcers. with the addition OF three
TOUR JUSTICES OF the Peaqa The circuit
9 sSSg OF Nansemond co(p.ty viii pre-
~ zoe me clerk OF the Council. who
ney VIII do. duty as Commonwealfh's
attorney. The city Will not share the
put temporary quarters have been pro-
vioeo elsewhere.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1910-10-13
FALLING BANK
BROKE UP RAID
RIO HMoND W cno.,o,

- r. c H NJ o ID, vA-Special.-
Capitol Inn. located in Franklin
street. hardly a stones throw from
the State Library building, was raid
ed on Saturday night and Mrs. V. A.
Smith and ten people found occupy
Ing rooms In the house were taken
to First Police Station.
In Police Court this morning the
ten inmates were each fined $40 and
costs and Mrs Smith fined $50 and
costa Owing to the age and physical
condition Of the proprietor OF the inn.
Justice Crutchfeld did not impose as
heavy punishment as is usual in such
cnSes-
The police have had the place under
surveillance for sometime On last
Tuesday night a detail of plain
clothes men had been sent to the
place to watch IL and make a raid at
the proper time. Just as they were
about to descend on the place, having
ascertained that there were a num-
bor OF persons in the place, a por-
ton OF the wall OF the First National
Bank caved in and all of the available
police were detailed TO the scene of
the accident to handle the large crowd
that quickly assembled. The raid was
accordingly deferred until Saturday
night
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1910-10-13
SPORT!

A wild he slaughtered fifty men
hofh
he
in dustin
mis- head dstr1 Z FIRST
a shatte
and from
1t saved the coal and broke
His eyes set beneath
thought who held him dear.
thoughts coud
Except the plated
His victims-why they lis fame in life:
(The doner of the might e or dime
To feed his orphans his wife)
Slayem but he lacked
An auto that would murder men on sight. - -
his heart .
And substitutes he thought and night
At last he bought pair
on the tracks
to wina I
III use this toy" and then showed an axe. ro
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1910-10-13
70 HOMELESS
BOYS AND GIRLS
DR.. Maybee Gathers i'm a Score Of Des-
titute Children in Western Virginia.

RICHM OND, VAS eciaI.-
DR.. William ]. Maybee, superinten-
dent of the Children's Home Society
OF Virginia, returned Saturday
from trip to the southwestern part
Of the State. DR.. Maybee brought
lack with him twenty homeless and
ependent children-ten boys and as
many girls.
Eight of DR.. Maybee's proteges
anne from Wise Courthouse, one from
TOMS Creek. Wise county; two from
Coburn, Wise county; five from Ho-
maker, three from Raven and one from
Richlands. Seven of them were taken
from an almshouse.
Among the children are a pair Of
three-year-old twins-a brother and
sister. According to DR.. Maybee. the
children are all bright. promising and
are all for adoption, together with
others at the receiving home.
During the past nine years the So
ciety has received. up to the present
time. 500 children as its wards, be-
sides large number of others thai
have been added from time 70 time
in different ways.
The society is entirely dependent
upon voluntary contributions for its
support and, according to DIR. May
bee, is in dire need of funds at the
present time to be enable TO take cog
nlzance OF the many urgent appeals
that are being received almost daily
from different parts of the State.
In conversation with a Journal re-
porter today. DIR. Maybee said: Not
only do we need money, but we need
clothing and provisions as we'll"
All such gifts will be appreciated.
added DR.. Maybee. and will materially
aid the society in carrying on this
great and commendable work Those
desiring 10 contribute to the support
and maintenance OF the society can
fri 70 lnl, ~
treasurer, eRre Capitol Savings Bank
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1910-10-13
CAUGHT IN TOLLS
CHANGED MIND
WILEY DOWNS THREW DOWN
POLICEMAN AS TO HIS
CASE.

R G H NJ o N d, VA-Special.-
Strenuously declsring that he was
not guilty OF the charge of selling
liquor without license, to the sur
prise OF the officers, who stated that
he had consented yesterday to plead
guilty, Wiley Downs. a negro living
at 100 North Seventeenth Street, had
his case continued until August 18th
in Police Court this morning.
Downs place was raided by the DO
lice yesterday and about a gallon and
a half of whiskey in different sized
bottles was cptured. At police sta
ton yesterday he stated that he would
plead guilty in Police Court this
morning and the officers did NOT
bring their witnesses.
When he strongly protested his in
nocence, the officers were taken by
surprise and the case was continued
at their request.
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- ii NJ, THIS CT EARA}$
Difs AT siiERwSE-55RREsr

NV fORK-Specisl--l<.t.
Harding Davis. mother -
Harding Davis, the noyelisto---
Thursday afternoon in her sons 49,
I'm Mount Kisco In her eightieth year.
She had been in poor health for some-
time. Heart disease was the cause
Of death. Two sons and a daughter
survive her.
From her girlhood until she was
past seventy Mrs. Davis was a pro-
life writer. The Atlantic Monthly
introduced her to the public through
series OF strong stories On Life in
the Iron Mills" when she was living
with her parents I'm Wheeling. The
serial numbers aRterward appeared
In book form and enjoyed wide popu-
larity. She produced fourteen nov
els, all written with force and skill.
IN addition she wrote on current
topics for the magazines and newspa-
pers. For several years she was on
the editorial staff of the New York
Tribune and a frequent contributor
20 the Independent and Harper's
Weekly.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1910-10-13
WOLGAST MAY NEVER BE
ABLE 70 HlGHr AGAIN

CHICAGO, ILL. Oct Atom
Jones. manager of Ad wolgast, is
back from Cadillac. Mich, where an
N-ray examination was made of the
lightweight champions arm, which
was broken in his fight with Tommy
Mcfarland in Fond Du Lac, Wis. last
Thursday.
Jones is downcast over the injury.
which is far more serious than first
anticipated.
Close friends Of Wolgast fear that
his days as a champion are endes 10,
In his last two fights he has broker,
the same arm twice, each time in a
different place.
Even Jones admits that Wolgast wi
not be able tt fight for four or five
more months, and that he will re-
main at his home until thoroughlv
recovered
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1910-10-13

Railway. whose tracks serve such a
large number of the merchants of our
city, we are sorry to say, we have
been unable 10 change. Every op-
portunity has been sought and given
to induce this road to restore the lib
eral switching regulations il hereto
fore maintained. without apparently
succeeding in making any impress
sion. That the very recent action of
the Southern Railway, in improving
the passenger service to our city, may
be a harbinger of more consideration
at their hands on the switching oues-
ton, is the hope of some of the men,
bers of this committee.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1910-10-13
NEW GAME BETWEEN
C0LORED FRIENDS
= ! G H NJ Q n D. vA-special.--

g II M o N D, VA.-Special.--
Walter Lasslter and his friend. Syl-
vester Johnson, both negroes, have
Invented new game. which does not
promise to become very popular
The game consists Of playfuily fir
ing pistol bullets in the direction of
each other. taking care that the bull
lets lodge In places where they will
do no damage. Up to yesterday
morning the game had been played
with Exeat SUCCESS, but on the lst oc-
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1910-10-13

He taught her how to dive and float.
When they were at the shore;
he taught her how to steer a boat
And lots of other lore.
They're married now. and he must
learn
To meet her every whim:
She very kindly takes her turn
AT teaching things to him.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1910-10-13
FIRST WORLDS SERIES
GAME IN PHILADELPHIA

CINCINNATI, o. Special The
worlds baseball series will open in
Philadelphia. A coin was tossed to
decide where the series would start
and Ben. Shibe calling heads" won
the toss and selected the opening
dates of the big series for PhiladeI-
phia. The dates will be given out
later.