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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-29
DX|E'S VETERANS
RECEIVE OVATION
Once More They Pass in
Review Meath Stars
and Bars.
GRAY AND FEEBLE,
BUT FULL OF RIDE
Thousands Line Mobiles Streets
and Cheer Old Soldiers as They
Follow Flags Which Led
Them in Battle-An-
nual Reunion Is
Ended.

Mobile. Ala. April os.-with halting
steps and trembling limbs, gray
bearded and feeble, with eyes in which
the fire of youth has been dimmed by
none too gentle passing years, but
with hearts full of pride and joy, 10
900 veteran soldiers of the Coniederacy
marched to-day beneath the battle
SCARED flags which they followed in
the sixties.
TO the soft strains OF Dixie" played
by twor score bands, encouraged by
the cheers of the biggest crowd Mo-
bile has ever entertained, the annual
parade of the veterans passed INTO
history.
The weather was perfect. The line
OF march was elaborately decorated
with bunting and streamers. Huge
arches carried words of welcome TO the
veterans, and from every building
the stars and Bars and the stars AID
stripes swung together. flappins lazsiy
in the breeze.
Major-Gcneral George Harrison,
commander of the Alabama division,
was the grand marshal of the parade
One OF the pretty features oil the
parade was the march of the sponsors
and maids OF honor of the sons OF
veterans Mobile has total OF
,hirtv-six public carriagcs--not enough
10 carry all the maids and sponsors.
40 the sponsors and maids of the vet
araus were given the carriages and
The prc,ty young women who came
with the sons marched at the head Oh
the various camps to which .hey were
attached.
Negroes in Line
a number OF old negro soldiers were
In line among them Jefferson shields,
who claims TO have been stoncwall
Jackson's cook Jen was favored WITH
reunion badges and carried i've
chicken under his arm
In The Virginia Division were a
group of old soldiers carrying hcr-
nets nests on tho ends OF canes.
1,G;eneral Clement a. Evans. who was
10 have command OF the parade. was
TOO Ill and weak even 10 reYiew "
and tile new commander -in- cnief, Gen
oral George w Gordon, surrounded by
lis staff, replaced him. In huge re-
viewing stand the general officers anc
guests OF honor watched the parade
pass in review.
The official program of the reunion
closed tonight with repetition OF tht
Mardi Gras parade by the order OF
Myths and the circulating Ball Th'
latter was arranged by the co-opera
ton of all the clubs OF Mobile. Ther'
were orchestras at each club, and tn
sponsors, maids and matrons. witt
their escorts. drove from club to club
being entertained in turn at each.
Special trains on all roads left tn
city tonight as rapidly as was consis
tent with safety.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-29
IMPROVEMENT SHOWN
senator Dnnicl's speech Is Growing
Moro Distinct,

Especial 70 The Times -DispatchJ
Lynchburg, Va. April Ex-senator
Daniel slept six hours to-day. and eS-
pressed desire for food His speech
is more distinct, and his responses to
questions more prompt than formerly.
DIR. Waugh issued the following bull
letin at 10 O'Clock this morning:
Senator Daniels condition this
morning is as good as can be expected
lie had good night, sleeping off and
on during the night. He is sleeping
quietly this morning. The increased
amount Of nourishmen; that he is tax
ing and the use of the electric current
are beginning 10 tell in the way of
general Improvement of his condi-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-29
BOY DEFIED ARREST
When Surrender Becomes Necessary,
Fires Bullet Into His Temple.

ftrcN Bullet lntO HIN ieuaplS'
New York. April 2s.-ro prevent cap
ture after vicious attack on Miss
Anna Kipp. daughter of a bank cashier,
Clarence Wood. nineteen years old, OF
Rutherford, y. j., barricaded himself
in tho Rutherford Boat Club to-day
and for five hours fought off posse
of police and deputy sheriffs. With
his stronghold surrounded and riddled
with bullets, and surrender the only
alternative. Wood ended the struggle
by firing a bullet into his temple, dying
almost instantly.
During the fusiliade, Charles Smith,
Chief of Police of Carlstadt. was shot
three times, and was reported dying
tonight. The girl was painfully,
though not seriously, hurt.
Wood. a member of a good family,
| had always borne an excellent reputa
ton, and his outbreak is only explain
| ed on the theory that he became sud-
denly deranged. During the fight, t.50o
| persons were attracted to the scene.
and several barely escaped injury by
/ bullets from Woods rifle.
| Wood and Miss Kipp had an engage
1 mont To Join a boating party to-day.
| They were the 6rst to arrive at the
boat club. and while waiting for the
others, Wood suddenly attacked the
Eii Will cruz one HiaHuseu "
| escape. although painfully beaten, and
spread an alarm. When Chief Smith
and several officers reached the club
the youth had barricaded the place and
armed himself with a repeating rifle
Smith fell at the first exchange of
shots. with bullets in his arm. should er
and hip.
Quickly a. posse was organized and
laid siege to the clubhouse, but Wood
held it at bay Miss kipp is daugh-
ter of Stanley Ktpp, cashier of the
Bergen County On J.) National Bank
She is seventeen years old
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-29
Close, with Pnrnde.

Especial to The Dispatch.l
Mobile, Ala. April 2S.-Onc of the
most enjoyable reunions of Confeder-
fate veterans ever held in the South
came to close to-day with the sweep
Of $4,000 old soldiers through the
streets of the beautiful and historic
old town of Mobile in their annual pa
rade. and the grand balls in honor of
the sponsors and maids of honor pre-
ceded by a spectacular parade of the
Order of Myths, IN which the Mystic
Society, in fanciful array, reproduced
the Mardi Gras celebration for the edi-
fcation of the reunion visitors.
The parade OF the diminishing armies
of the Confederacy was, as ever. an
affecting sight to the thousands of
devoted Southerners who were pres
ent on their annual pilgrimage to do
honor to the men who wore the gray
and to drop their tears upon the bier
of "the storm-cradled nation. that
fell"
Never was there a more touching
sight than the march of the gray
haired soldiers from all parts OF the
South. under the spre ading tropical
trees that line the broad and beauti-
full residence streets of Mobile, the
narchers inspired by the cheers OF
the men and women gathered together
10 IOHOT tltelll.
The Virginia Column.
The Virginia column in the parade
was headed by General j. Thompson
Brown and staff, mounted, ard ac-
companied by the State sponsor, Miss
Ann Louise Richardson. with her
maids, Miss Grant and Miss Hodges.
OF Richmond. The r. Il. Lee Camp
had forty men in line, including Lieu
tenant-Governor Ellyson, who marched
on foot and kept such splendid time
that one OF the old veterans was ask
ed by military man if they had been
drilling to learn how TO march for the
occasion. The characteristic reply
was that they had never forgotten
how to march. The a. p. Hill Camp,
Of Petersburg, also made a fine show
Ing.
The North Carolina division, headed
by General Julian S. Carr of Durham,
and STAFF, which marched afoot, was
ono of the features OF the parade
Carrying huge hornets nests as me-
mentocs OF their past encounters and
accompanied By little Ruth Porter and
Master Wynne, of NIeclslenburg, as
mascots, In Confederate uniform the
Hornets Nest Riflemen called forth
enthusiastic applause for the Tar
heels all along the line.
The jovial general of the division,
who preferred to walk with his men,
WAS accompanied by Colonel Arnold
B. Boyden, OF Salisbury, his adiutant
II md chief OF staff. while the beautiful
4 North Carolina sponsor, Miss Marcia
Rodman Myers, OF Washington, with
her maid of honor, Miss Mary Virginia
Bonner, and chaperon. Mrs. u. w.
baison, of Charlotte. received q con-
tinuous round Of admiration and ap-
plause, H., f
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-29
GUNBoAT OFFICERS ON TRIAL
Charges of Failing TO Keep Marietta
In Mark

Up 10 Mark.
Washington. April 2S.--A court of in
quiry convened at the Washington
navy yard this morning 10 Investigate
charges against certain officers of the
gunboat Marietta for failure TO main
tain that ship in proper condition.
The court is composed of Rear Adj
mfrals a S. Barker Charles II. Davis
and r 3. Bradford, United States
Nav, retired, with Lieutenant Com
mander Lucius N. Bostwick. United
states Navy executive officer OF the
United states ship Tacoma, as judge
advocate
The officers TO be examined by the
court are Commander Frank y. Hill,
commanding officer OF the United
States ship Marietta, Lieutenant Will
bert smith. executive and navigating
officer OF Tho aceasei and Lieptenapt
PAU Il. Dampmau. engineer officer of
the ship. The order for the court of
inquiry grows out of allegations made
by tho naval board OF inspection con-
cerning conditions on board the Mari
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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-29
WOMAN MAY WEAR TROUSERS

No Law Against 1t In Kansas, Says
Att0rney-Gencrhl.
Topeka, Kan. April 2S.--GoVernor
Stubhs received a letter yesterday from
a widow at Oswego asking permission
to wear mems trousers while at work
at her home,
The letter states the widow is sup
tates outside work, and that in wear
ing skirts she is badly handicapped.
The letter was turned over to the
Attorney General, and that official
ruled there was no law prohibiting
a woman wearing mans trousers, es-
pecialry IL she We're the head of the
house.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-29
OVATION AWAITS HIM
Havens Will BE Given Enthusiastic

Havcns Will he Given Enthusiastic
Welcome to House.
Washington, D. @. April 2S.-James
T. Havens, of Rochester, y. Y, re-
Gently elected as member of the
House. defeating George W. Aldridge,
is expected Ia arrive in Washington
to- o-morrow. according to information
received to-day by Champ Clark, the
Democratic leader
The Democrats are nlanninr to give
Mr.. Havens an ovation when he ap-
pears in the House TO take the oath.
1t is expected that Representative
Foss. the new Democratic member
from Massachusetts, will introduce him
to the House
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-29
EFFECT OF CYCLONE
Ono Person Injured ana Property y

Ono Person Injured ana Property
Damaged IN Georgia.
Columbus, Ga. April 2s,-one person
was seriously injured and property
damaged to the extent Of several thou
sand dollars by a storm or cycloonle
proporttons which struck this section
Yesterday afternoon. Trees We're up
rooted Windows smashed and build.
ings otherwise damaged by the wind,
The person injured was building a
brick wall at Girard Ala, near mere.
when tho wall was blown down, bury-
ing him beneath the debris.
The storm was followed by sudden
.drop in the temperature.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-29
TAFT'S DOUBLE TO STAY AWAY
Would Not Cnuxc Embarrassment Mt
piffShlIrr Bail Game.

Would Not Cnuse Embarrassment Mt
PittsburE Bail Game.
Pittsburg, Pa, April 2S,--When
President Taft attends the ball game
between Chicago and Pittsburg at
FORBES Field next Monday. he will not
be accompanied by his double, Desk
Sergeant Thomas ]. Morley, of the
central station. Morley was invited
BY member tsnd q the the sama bnt
night said he would not. be there. !.
eG,'I don't want to make q show Of
myself" said Morley, .and besides II
being embarrassing TO me- n, III it, might q
IN be on duty at3the old stand at CEN
trial station, hut Ill keep posted how
the gane goas." Saas NJ X
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-29
In Great Confusion.

indianapolis, Ind. April 2s.-By a
vote of sss1-2 to SIS 1-2, the Indiana
Democratic convention to-day adontcS
the rop,sition presented by GovernGr
Marshall that the convention should
indorse candidate for the United
States Senate.
There was great confusion in the
convention, the police trying to clear
the aisles, which We're filled with OK
cited delegates. Thomas Taggart
mingled with his delegates from In
dianapolis and Marion county, urging
them to keep quiet.
Twelve Candidates Presented.
The names of twelve candidates were
presented to the convention when nom
nations for United States Senator
were asked for.
The following are the candidates: G..
". Menzies, Mount Vernon: Robert w.
Miers, Bloomington; Joseph Fl. Shea,
seymour l.. Ert Slack. franklin: John
E Lamb. Terre Haute: Thomas Tag
CART. indianapolis; John w. Kern, In
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-29
TO PROTECT RED CROSS
It's symbol VIII BE Denied for Advcr-
tisinE PurpOses.

Washington, d. c., April 2s.-In or
der to protect the symbol of the Red
Cross and prevent it's use for unau-
thorized advertising purposes, the
House Committee on Foreign Affairs
to-day reported favorably bill pro-
bibiting the use of the emblem ''for
any purpose whatever" excepting
those of the American National Red
Cross Society.
of the rights of persons and firms who
have already copyrighted and patented
the emblem for business uses, and de-
clares that their rights shall not be
interfered with If the bill should
become law. no further patents or
copyrights of the kind could be
granted
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-29
! COMET SEEN FROM SHIP
Gaseous Tall May Have Interfered
3 XXitli.- xyireleAs TeleErnnhN.

Gaseous Tall May Have Interfercd
With Wireless TeleGrnphy.
New York. April 2s.-Halley's comet,
as bright as Venus, and trailing a
short, brushy tail, was clearly visible
to thelSnaked eye for several success
sive mornings on the northward voy-
age of the Royal Mall packet Atrato,
which docked here last night FROM
Colon and Kingston, The entire pas
senger list turned out every day be-
tween and 5.30 A. NJ. to marvel,
Captain Cheret reported that his
wireless operator had trouble in send
ing messages, and thought the gaseous
tail of the comet might have disturbed
atmospheric conditions.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-29
TO F0RTlFY CANAL
Will Cost s14,104,20s to Protect the Big
nitCh

Ditch.
Washington, .. c.. April 2S.--The
Treasury Department to-day sent to
Congress an estimate for the fortttca-
tion of the Panama Canal asgregatins
S14.104.203 and an appropriation of
S6.000,00O is expected for the begin
ming of the work. Acting Secretary
Hilles said in his communication that
the Atlantic and Pacific terminals OF
the canal could be completed within
three and one-half years if appropria-
tions We're made in accordance with
estimates.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-29
DEATH DUE TO AP0PLExY
Clifton Forge Merchant Found Dead In
Room In baltimore Hotel.

Baltimore, Nd. April as.-R. D,
Nuckols, sixty years OF age, a member
of tho firm OF Nuckols & Foster, dry
goods merchants, of Clifton Forge,
Alleghany county, Va, was found dead
in his room in the Ehtaw House here
tonight A porter, passing the half
open door of Mr., Nuckols's room, saw
him lying on tho floor Manager
O'Brien of the hotel, was notified, and
he summoned DR. h. F., Phillips. On
making an examination, DR., Phtll,ps
discovered that tho merchant had died
ot apoplexy.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-29
KING coNFERs HONOR
Lord Kitchener Receives Batou

Lord Kitchener Receives Batop OF
Field Marshal.
London, April 2s.-king Edward
handed Lord Kitchener the baton Of
field marshal at an audience at Buck
ingham Palucefto-da
e In the House OF Commons this after,
noon Richard Burden Haldane, scores
tary Of state for war, stated that IT
shortly commence, his duties MS field
marshal and comnander-in-c chief OF the
Mediterranean. with headquarters az
Malta. a ~ HI f 6SB 35i
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Continued on Second Page.o
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-29

He suggested legislation along
these lines and pointed out in detail
his reasons why changes should be
made in the law. This required about
two hours time.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-12-19
Death TO be Investigated.

Deroit, Mich, Dec. 19.-The po-
lice are investigating the death of
Frank Kniffen, thirty-fve, a street
car conductor, who died shortly after
being found cut and bleeding In his
home today. His wife, Nellie, with
her four children, the Oldest of which
is twelve. are being held at police
station pending the investigation.
According to the police who were
called by neighbors some time after
the man was found, a bloody axe was
found in the woodshed and fresh
tracks in the snow leading from the
house to the shed were discovered.
The police declare Kniffen's wife was
jealous of him.
Mrs. Kniffen denies that she killed
her husband. She calmly told her
story to the police. The authorities
believe she Is insane. The Kniffens
formerly lived in Simcoe, Ontario.
Miss Hazel Fetter and MISS
Katherine Poot spent Sunday with
friends In Delaware.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-12-19

Washington Dec. 17.-President
Taft today nominated Charles A.
Cottrnl. colored. OF Toledo, Ohio, to
be collector Of internal revenue for
the district of Hawaii. The president
made first announcement of his in
tention to appoint Cottrill shortly be-
fore the election. William II. Lewis.
a negro of Boston, was mentioned at
the same time as a possible appoin-
tee as assistant attorney general, but
ewing TO objections, the president had
practically decided not to name Lewis
Other nominations today weres
Postmasters. j. Warren Prime. Asnta-
hula Ohio.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-12-19

The Wollenweber Lumber company,
through Attorneys Crlssinger and
CUTLERY has begun suit against Ferdi-
nand d. Schweinfurth, asking a judg-
ment for $500.
The petition which was filed late
Saturday afternoon recited that on
August 20, 1910, John c. Stall drew
bill of exchange requesting the de-
fendant to pay to the plaintin $7OO'
and delivered it to the Wollenweber
company. on the same day 1t is al
legged the defendant accepted the bill
of exchange and endorsed 1t. No part
of the amount has been paid by
Schweinfurth and he refuses to pay
the amount or any part of 1t.
The court is asked to grant 1udg-
ment in the sum of 500 with interest
Srom August 20, 1910.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-12-19

Plttsburg, Pa, Dec. 19-John Wer-
ner treasurer of the Werner & Sons
company and one Of the most
prominent young business men OF
Pittsburg. who was tracked by his
young wife ana arrested when found
in company with a woman who gave
her name as Mabel Carr, today
waived n hearing and gave $500 bail
for his appearance in criminal court
on charges Of violating the criminal
code. The informations were sworn
to by Mrs. Werner this morning.
Werner's companion also waived a
hearing and gave the same bail on
like charges
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-12-19

antly surprised Saturday evening,
when q number of friends called
upon her at her home on east
George street in a body to congratu-
late her on her birthday anniversary
The evening was passed with games
and music, and at ten o'clock, lunch
was served. Mrs. Wolbert was the
recipient of number of beautiful
gifts in token of the friendship and
esteem with which her friends = re-
gard her.
Mrs. Mary Wilson. of Columbus,
was the only out-of- town guest.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-12-19
CHAS. UNLAND
IS ARRESTED.
Must Answer to Charge of
Contempt.
FAILED TO PAY AlIMONy
Is Picked up in Local Pool
Room.
The Wolienwcber Company Brings
Suit Against Ferdinand ID. Schwein-
furth Asking Judgment For
$500. Court News.

Charles INLAND, for whom a war.
rant was issued by the order of the
court in October, citing him to appear
and show cause why he should not be
held for contempt in failing to pay tho
almony which was ordered paid by
him tt his divorced wife, was arrest
ed Saturday evening by officer Bert
Powell and was turned over to Sheriff
Stark.
About three years ago Mrs. INLAND
was given divorce from Chas. I'm
land and at that time the court order
ed INLAND to pay alimony in the sum
of $12 per month. Four dollars per
month was to be paid to the wife and
eight dollars to the management of the
Children's home for the care of their
child. INLAND claims he has paid the
amount to the home, but he refuses
to pay the four dollars per month to
the divorced wife, claiming that he
should have been given the divorce
and that she is entitled to neither di-
vorce nor alimony.
The warrant for Unland's arrest was
issued in October, but the complainant
would post no money to pay the eX-
pense of bringing him to Marion from
Kenton, where he was working. Later
INLAND left Kenton and went to Lima
Saturday evening, Attorney l.. r. MY
ers, who was the attorney for the di'
vorced wife, was walking along north
Main street and he saw INLAND in a
pool room. He Immediately went to
the sherif's residence and informed
him of Unlands presence In Marion
The warrant had been delivered to
Humane Officer ]. w. Ulsh. The war
rant was given to Officer Powell by
Mr.. Ulsh and he Immediately served 1t
placing INLAND in the custody of the
sheriff.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-12-19
law Protects Section Hands.

Washington, Dec. 19.-On the
ground that section hand shares the
risk of railroad employees, although
he is not engaged in the operation Of
trains. the supreme court of the Uni
ted States today confirmed a decision
of the lower courts awarding damages
for the death of Ray Hicks who was
Killed on the Mobile, Jackson and
Kansas City railroad. Hicks was
standing beside the tracks when a
derailed car turned over and crushed
him to death.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-12-19
Tnrin Commission nil

Washington, Dec. 19.-Prospects
for the formation ( permanent
tariff commission frightened today
when Representative Lenroot, Repub-
lican, of Wisconsin; Good, Repubii-
can, of Iowa; and Longworth, Repub-
lican, of Ohia, reported formally to
the ways and means committee that
they have agreed on compromise
tariff commission bill. They are con-
fdent the committee will accept their
compromise.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-12-19
What It Cost,

Washington. Dec. 19.-EXpenses Of
the Ballinger- Pinchot investigation
from Femruary is to June 80 amount
ed to $13,S44, according to the an.
nual report of the secretary of the
senate issued today.
The expenses of procuring the at
tendance of witnesses amounted in
many individua C aeSsfomrS200
many individual cases from 5000 TO
$3.50.
The star, however. was Henry *.
Love, who came from Fairbanks.
Alaska and who cost the government
$531.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-12-19
PERSONALS

Mr.. John Sargent has returned
from the east where he has been
travelling for the Holeproof Hosiery
company. to spend the holidays with
his parents on east Center street.
Mr.. John Fairbanks is visiting his
parents on north State street. Mr.
Fairbanks has been working in Min
nesota for the Fairbanks Steam
Shovel company.
Mrs. w. Il. Zeller, of Findlay, Is
spending the holidays with her sister,
Mrs Joseph Justice, of 423 Franklin
itreet.
Mr.. Frank Hughes went to Column
bus today on business.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-12-19
Governor writing His Message.

Columbus, o., Dec. 19.-Governor
Harmon will spend most of his time
this week ~ his home, writing his
message to the incoming Legislature.
The governor will seek his inspra-
ton from the Democratic platform
adopted at the Dayton convention, and
a Pittsburg stogie. The governor
writes his message on soft copy
paper, with soft pencil as he finds
1t easier to write in this manner than
to dictate to stenographer.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-12-19
Charlton Fighting Extradition.

Trenton, N. j., Dec. 19-Porter
Charlton, who confessed to having
murdered his wife in Italy last June.
Is here today i'm the custody of Sheriff
Kelly to fight in the United States
court the purpose of the state depart
ment to deliver him to Italy for trial.
Counsel for Charlton win ask today
for a postponement of the hearing to
enable a further examination of rec
ords i'm the case