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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-30
Boil DEST ROBBERS OFTEN
THE HARDEST TO CATCH
And City With Which They Operate in the Open Helps to
Battle the Authorities in Working Them

More than one citizen of Richmond
has marveled at the boldness of the
daring craftsmen who robbed the
postoffice Sunday night, and yet it is
frequently that very manner Of OPP
Grating that seems to T. ttect the rob-
Der and in many instances to enable
him to make complete getaway,
experienced detectives say.
Had the men who rified the Rich
mond postoffice vault OF nearly $780,
900 in stamps operated in a less fire.
quented .neighborhood and used con
siderably more caution than they
did" said one of the Richmond
sleuths Wednesday, the robbers
would very likely have been appre-
hended long before they arrived in
New York, where two OF them were
captured with part of the booty.
I'VE are often batfied in our investi-
eating work by the openness of a
thief's operations, and many Is the
time we wish the thief had operated
in dark and devious ways. as most
thieves operate. Then We could be
guided by the light of experience and
not be thrown off the track by a
method of working that we least sus-
pect.
Speaking of the postoffice robbery.
q Richmond real estate man who for
merly lived in Norfolk recalled an in
stance in which three-story unoc-
cupied brick residence in a suburban
| section of Norfolk was stolen sew
eral years ago In manner that ex-
cited even the admiration of the
owner of the property as we'll as the
rental agent who had charge of it..
Mr.. Barton Myers. who served later
as one OF the governors of the James
town Exposition Company, happened
to be the agent in charge. Passing
in the vicinity one day, he noticed
that the building had been RACED to
the ground and practically every part
of 1t removed. Wondering that the
structure should have been torn down
without his knowledge. he communi-
Gated with the owner and ascertained
that the latter knew nothing of the
matter, and was under the impress
sion that the building was still stand
ing. Investigation then showed that
the structure had been RACED by some
thief, who had a dozen or more men
at work for a week or more demol-
ishtng the building in broad open
daylight Various parts of the build
ing. together with its fixtures, had
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-30
BOLD THIEVES TAKEN
AFTER DESPERATE FIGHT

CONTINUED from First Page.)
shipment of the three trunks to Wash
ington and of the excess charge on
them. Their first act was to telegraph
to the baggagemaster in Washington
and ask that the trunks be held or
their whereabouts be communicated to
Inspector Harrison.
Much Trunk Manosuverins.
When the telegram reached Wash
ington the trunks had been shipped
from the National Capital. One was
sent to New York by way of Baltimore
and Philadelphia on the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad, the second was sent to
Baltimore over the Pennsylvania rail-
road. and upon reaching the Monu-
mental city was transferred TO the
Baltimore and Ohio line and sent TO
Newark, n. j., thence to Trenton, and
afterward to New York. The third
trunk went from Washington to New
ark over the Pennsylvania line, and
thence to the Twenty third street ferry
station In New York city. There II was
re- checked to the Grand Central sta
ton.
Inspectors Barclay, Rooms and Rob-
ertson. who had enlisted the aid of
the New York detectives, had the bag
gage check numbers and were watch
ing the trunks at the Grand Central
| station, to which point all three pieces
had been shipped. While the detec-
t.ves and inspectors were watching
the trunks boy accosted the baggage
master and asked how much was due
a.
the man who sent him to the baggage
master. Chester. the inspectors and de-
teetives grappled with the leader OF the
post Office robbers and were COM
PEELED to beat him into unconscious
ness, so stubborn WAS his resistance.
Cunningham was knocked down by II
pedestrian in the station and easily
captured. The third man. who ran
with Cunningham when Chester be-
came engaged In the fight for liberty.
made his escape Tuesday night. but the
inspectors were quick TO get on his
trail
r Postmaster Allan said Wednesday
morning that Inspectors Alberto and
Saffell. who were engaged two days in
totalling up the amount OF the theft.
had reported that the exact amount
stolen from the vault was SS5.05s.90.
Less than 5000 Of this was In cash.
According to Postmaster Allan. certi-
fed checks aggregating more than
81, zoo were carried of by the robbers,
Great Bulk Recovered.
Mr.. Allan said his latest informa-
ton was to the effect that $4,000
worth OF stamps and certified checks
had been recovered and that the re-
mainder Of the cracksmens 'swag''
was In the third trunk, which the in
spectors had every hope of recovering
before Wednesday afternoon and
which Virginian advlces say has prob
ably been recovered. In Mr.. Allanis
opinion little could De done by the
thieves with the certified checks as
payment on them had been stopped.
AT the city post office wednesday
all purchasers OF stamps were re-
quested to buy one cent stamps in
stead OF those of the two-cent de-
nomination. This Is due to the short
age In 2-cent stamps because of the
theft OF a million or more OF them
by the safe crackers.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-30

been sold. and the proceeds pocketed
by the bold operator. No one in the
neigh borhood had ever suspected that
the building was being demolished
without authority, and it SO CHANGED
that neither the owner nor agent had
visited the vicinity during the period
of the operations.
Press dispatches recently told of a
case In New Orleans In which a tramp
took possession OF afl unoccupied
mansion on one of the fashionable
thoroughfares of the Crescent City.
and during his occupancy of the
property for more than a month sue
ceeded in dlsposing of thousands Of
dollars worth OF furniture, portraits
and other vaiuables before he WAS
finally detected in the house by the
rental agent. He was discovered
sound asleep in a cosy bed one bright
afternoon. and expressed great fndig-
nation that he should have been so
rudely disturbed. He later told how
he had hauled furniture" out of the
house by the wagon load in the day
time. as well as night. and was never
once suspected as thief.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-30

ii u1aasch hna eieoted the following
yeutrymsn Tor the 6nautnH year: w.
| Is ximner. wsvsFiy wilkins, Robert
/ w. Hatnsy, n. ~. Psrktnson. =. II.
IHeanemann. John Aoyler. E. A. Rob
eStsou. n. =. Lnnsford, r. #. Knock.
r. y. Parsons. 0sorEe w. Harrison
Il. w. PrichArd. Jrs The other Epis-
copAf churches witt sioErfy eject Of
ficers In their respective churches for
Woods Fires Raging.
Destructive woodland fires are
burning In Prince George county In
the vicinity of MELVILLE and Rose
wood church. destroying vast
amount OF standing timber and much
cord wood. The Ares have burned
over 5000 or more acres.
Evangesistic Services End.
The series OF eyangelistic services
which haze been held Tor the past
ten days will terminate to-day, Re
J. A. Trostle. OF Timber Ridge church.
Lexington Presbytery. who has been
preaching for the pastor OF the Sec
ond Presbyterian church, Rev. ID. III
Roiston, finding IL necessary to return
to his charge. The services have been
largely attended, and many CONVEX
sions have been the outcome.
Mr.. Trostle In preacher OF great
power, his style of delivering the mes
sage is clear. forcefui and convincing.
hi searnest manner and zeal for the
work gives tmpressiveness to his ser
mon aud strength.
The singing OF Mr. Webb Hill. of
Richmond, has given great attrac-
ton and enjoyment to the meetings.
IL Is q matter OF general regret that
these services viii not be continued
the remainder OF the week.
v. c., v, Appointments.
Major-General Stith Boiling, of
Petersburg, commander OF Virginia
Division United Confederate Veterans,
has announced the following appoint
ments for the twentieth annual re-
union to be held in Mobile, Ala, April
26-2s.
Sponsor for Virginia-Miss Louise
Richardson. Richmond, Va.
| Matron of Honor--Mrs. Fannie
Wilson Maclin. Petersburg. Va.
Maid OF Honor-Miss Rosa War
rington Hodges. of Norfolk. Va.
| These will represent Virginia divi-
sion at the reunion for the Confed-
crate Veterans.
| The Sons OF Confederate Veterans
! Aape-Hset- yet rnate-tfefr appoint
ments.
Social and Otherwise.
A delegation of Petersburg
| Pythians went to Richmond Tues
day night to attend the reception
rendered by the Richmond lodges to
Supreme Chancellor Brown.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wiifred G.. Epes, OF
Blackstone, Va. and Miss Pauline
Hethorne. OF Lunenburg county
were visitors in Petersburg Tuesday
A. p. Hin Camp Sons of Confederate
Veterans win meet Friday evening r
the Camp Hail. which time dele
gates to the Mobile reunion are Il
be appointed. At the same meeting
the annual election OF officers Is to b.
held
Mr. p. II. Drewry has served THU
camp as commander successfully TIVE
terms and 1t Is the desire of its mem
bership that he again succeed him
self.
This Is the third largest Sons or
ganization in the confederation.
Citizens Of Ettrick are plannfn,
many improvements to their town a
soon as incorporation In effected.
A duly signed petition win be pre-
scented at the May term of the Ches
terrified county court to Judge Wat
son requesting Incorporation Amonl
improvements contemplated will b
the erection of a large high schoo
building on one of It's principa
streets.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-30
Virginian Bureau,
j. w. Craxe's Store,


Al, voters who have not registered
ana wish TO participate in the special
annexation election next Monday are
urged to do SO before Monday. there
~ avoiding any confusion. voters
may register Monday, but 1t VIII re-
1teve the judges OF considerable an
ncyance IL this requirement liz fui-
s1ffIed by all voters before election
day. The registrars Of the four wards
celi the attention of citizens to this
Mrs. Elizabeth Adkins.
Mrs. Elizabeth Adkins. widow OF
ar. Robert Adkins. died Wednesday
nfxlat nj o'clock, after a brief illness,
"a the home Of her daughter. Mrs. j.
! 3. Turner, near Providence church.
chesterfield county. She was ninety
three years old and was lifelong
scnident Of Chesterfield.
lGrs, Adkins suffered stroke OF
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-30

TX * ~ w.
~ c1pt yonf xote to roe140 ~
o0y6kmment The voters 0f M
A. ~ II x. Il "a. ia Il *
80 y. ...'.s -. 49,. 49, -.
80 ~ W. - 49, 1sty 81 n ~ 81
would b Overwhelmingly 6ee111 e
Fellow citissns, you must vOt1
moral sentiment on this xreak =
4acf sss 81 u
u~~...,.. $50. .s-..- 4. I. g
u go \ u v Z ''s:s X q
MT + emerson. wng ~ p! y.
Alsuo 2 uIIe1 IAN anu $780, "a n 49,
tne ahts-consondauon senumeut: - 49,
cs'tuihs conta&lous aho Sone ~
chcSter peat clzens are hHaicyea ~
tne aisease. "a
VOW tnat Mancnester = eose ~
.Mhe care oi hefseti Ahoex9
s1Io, anu apIe 70 stanQ On nsk 81 ~
Leet. We must tel hicnmond lnAS - ~
cannot nave u xou snouio nee<
Maus % woe from people VINO Ays
nichmonds annexed territory ne1es
Laxes nave gone up py merkln9 AL
Hichmonc ana ! nave mere TAX r4epAp144
20 prove my asseItions ssAssS
MT Tnomas Bailey, VINO has pu3~
isned m several o. the newspapere -
ters GIVING reasons Why ~ unaQFW@
aDie 70 consoHuatc' was aiso 14nQa4
Monoay hlSnFs speakers. A0n
other Things re declared that sne rnn91
OF INC anti-ahhexationists cona1nA q
qrahneo Voters. whereas he gig MI ny
peneVe tnat tne ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
nave the Dis majority tney are eisain.
ing.
ADVISED Aoainst ~
Mr.. c. b. Anderson was called upon.
He said: In Manchester there areF
about 700 voters, representing about
$4,000 people. You must decide MtnAiy
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-30
SAY THEY VIOLATED
Immigration LlNs

BUFFALO, N. r.. March 30.--IinitAAs
States District Attorney O'Hrien -
begun proceedings against the MAthe-
SON Motor Company Of WilkAS-Bary4,
Pa. for an alleged violation q the IT,
iug alien workmen. Tho company Ne
Il alleged, advertised In Canadian pAe'
pers for mAchinists to come 70 Wilkea-s
Hamilton, Ont, was arrested ~ lccet8
immigration inspectors while on Nm
way TO obtain employment With a.
Arm.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-30
Alb PEOPLE WILL UNITE
IN OBSERVING ARBOR DAY

ArbOr Day VIII be observed by al
Nirginians, from the Governor to the
humblest citizen. Friday. April /.
Governor Mann issued a proclama-
ton creating Arbor Day ten days ago.
and urged that all children be in
structed / nthe value of trees and
shrubs and the beauty of flowers, and
that each and every person in the
Commonwealth make a point of plant
ing some vine, flower. tree or shrub
on that day.
Judge Mann will plant tree in the
Capitol Square Friday morning.
Throughout the day and throughout
the State Virginians will busy them
selves observing the proclamation and
carrying out the spirit OF the day.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-30
lgaEls[
On LIQUOR TAX
zsbufg Retail Dealers Must
nv $500 Annually and
Shippers $500.
PLUMBERS ARE TAXED
Pressing Clubs Must Also Pay
City-other News of
Town.

fSnecsaI TO The Richmond ytrrinian
\ PETERSBURG, VA, March 30
Members of the Finance COMMITTEES
sof the Common Council met Tuesday
uixht and were In session until a late
hour considering the license tax or
fasnance.
The tax on retail liouor dealers
VIA Increased from $3.50 to $500. and
that on iiauor shippers from $3.50 to
$500. Tht State tax on retail Houor
dealers In $3.50. and the increase in
the city tax recommended by the
Finance Committee will make the
total tax $3.50. The State tax on ship
perx IN xl.obO. and the increase in
the city tax TO $500 will make the
total tar $3.50.
Al the same meeting the tax ON
nrasxfnr climbs was made s2b and
the plumbers. tar 400 The latter
: new ordnance.
Hunt and Picnic
a bir Raster hun, ana r,cric vas
held Monday In Isrtnca George conn-
4, ~ fha restdence ~ Mr. \ n cors.
u.snr Rn.ewn,a cbnrch A Ia
crowd attended ana ep4ovad tha e.
tivtttas Of the day This nienic was
rfvnr, ,,nf,er The an~nicev NJ tha posaD
Wood church sunday schoo, ~ which
M Nal Harr,.ou ~ petarxhnrg
/. sur,artntaxAa.,.- - =
TTn<Icr0r,nud pr,asa
The Norfoik and western pa,,uav
t.~ 49,, -. 800 ,arr~,s,.,a, -. - )
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-30
GIRL STRIKERS WIN;
GO BACK TO WORK

EAST LIVERPOOL. OHIO. Masvh
so.---Half Of the nix hundred gi<l1
who have been on strike Il abOu1
thirty potteries IN East Liverp0aI
for nearly ! week returned % worN
this mos ming. after winning their A.
mand for more pay. sg
The pottery owners were facing ~
compute shutdown. throwing 1seQA
persens out OF work 1nd canHsM4
large toss OF business, when t62t
yielded. The girls won their etrieDx
without tlls semblsncs q - esJSs
aaAaon. Z.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-30
SEEKS INCEhD|ARY
WHO KILLED MANY

BUDAPEST. March 30--The governs
ment prosecutor began an investiga.
ton OF the charge thet the SUNDAY
night In the dance hall IRE In 0ekoert.
to, In which $50 persona were burned
to death. was the work OF on inceII.
diary A young man VINO waA Axclud-
ed from the dance Is accused.
The young man under suspicion hAS
fled the town and is being hunted nv
posses. IL found he will probably -
lynched.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-30
80 81 Petersburg Electric Railway

81 CT lseye Manchester. Seventh and Perry
IN. SS =. 4. =. io iii. si2 r. M. ]. .. %. 4. s.
u St8s1k ~ 7,a - 10 p. NJ
gu if96 81 III. for Chester. 200 midnight for
GH11 hsvn Pssersburg. foot Sycamore Street..
|7S M6nehe9ter.
ESs IN. 6as. ss7is. s7.ss. SOS, GAS, 'io:ss.
II 4NS III Al. i2.36. - AS. ass. 3:35 s4:35. $40.
n m S4,46, 8:33. Gas. slo4o, lfx0 r. NJ.
S ksNssiea hAexnes and express
~ iaitak. sxrept Sundays and holidays.
sS;S ~ e1se fxpn Petersburg eonnect With ears for
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-30
BACK LIKE SIEVE
FROM Gun WOUNDS
Lynchburg Man With Over 200
Birdsho! in Anatomy De-
clares Shooting Causelesa

Especial to The Richmond virgfniAnl
LYNCHBURG. VA. March 3o.--Pep-
pered In his back with over two huns
dred birdshot last night. Ernest Pow
ell. young man living In Jackson~
town. refuses to-day to give reason
for the shooting. He claims II was
done without any warning. A warrant
has been issued for Porter Brooks Who
Ia charged with the act.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-30
PASSES Examination

Adjutanr-General w. w. Sale We'd
nesday received Information that w.
c. Duvall. of Farmvtlie, had success
fully passed the examination for Sec
ond lieutenant in the First Infantry,
Virginia militia. The examining
board certified to his examination pa
pers. Lieutenant Duvall will receive
his commission within the next few
days.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-30
TEOPATHY FREE

win give you three treat
|Inlents free. II not benefited,
~ viii be useless to continue.
AI chronic diseases treated.
Medicine furnished when
is@cessary.
IA North 9Th Street.
Hh0ns Madison 1879.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-22
FACTS ABOUT CHILDREN
BILL PROVIDING FOR NEW Gov
EMINENT BUREAU REPORTED.
Investigation of Matters Pertaining
to Welfare of Children and Condi-
lions of Child Life Proposed.

The bill to establish q "children's bu-
reau" in the Department of Commerce
and Labor was favorably reported to
the House today by Representative Gard
ner of Michigan. from the committee on
expenditures in the Department Of Com
merce and Labor.
The measure provides that the bureau
shall have a chief. to be appointed by
the President. at $1,000 year. one as
sistant chief at 81. 400, one private secre-
tary at 81, 500, one statistical expert at
s. 600 two clerks of class 4, two OF class
8. one of class 2. one OF class 1, one
clerk at $1,000 one copyist at $780, one
special agent at $500, one special agent
at 81. 200 and one messenger at $72O.
Duties of Proposed Bureau.
The bureau duties, as defined by the
bill, are to investigate or report upon all
matters pertaining to the welfare Of
children and child life, infant mortality,
the birth rate, physical degeneracy. Or
phanage Juvenile delinquency and juve
nile courts. desertion, dangerous occupa
lions, accidents and diseases Of children,
employment. legislation affecting children
| I'm the several states and territories. and
| such other information as may have q
| bearing upon the health. efficiency, char.
acter and training of children
The chief of the bureau is authorized
| to rent quarters at cost OF not more
than 5000 a year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-22
WAS SHEPHERDS FRIEND
L. H. STEVENS DEAD IN LONDON
ENGLAND.
Partner of Former District Governor
and Once Well Known in
Washington.

Word has been received here of the
death Of l. H. Stevens. former part
ner and intimate associate Of the late
Gov. Alexander r. Shepherd. which oc-
Cured at London. England. yesterday.
telegram announcing Mr.. Stevens
demise was received by H. s. Nyman.
collector of customs for the port of
Georgetown. last night. 1t gave the
cause of death as heart failure fol-
lowing grippe. In speaking of Mr..
Stevens today Mr.. Nyman said he was
a partner Of Mr.. Shepherd in the Ba.
ing him as vice president and still
later being made president Of the enter.
prise. Prior to his connection with Mr.
Shepherd he was an attorney in this city
and practiced principally before the
government departments.
Mr.. Stevens was born at watertown,
n. Y, and for long time was presi-
dent of the Analostan Boat Club and
active in local charities. He left Wash
ington in 1879, going to New York. and
had not since resided here.
man." Mr.. Nyman said today. He
possessed a wonderful influence over
former Gov. Shepherd, that man of iron
will and the progressiveness that made
takings. Mr.. Shepherd had absolute
csSidence in Mr.. Stevens. They were
as brothers.
Mr. Stevens had hosts Of admirers and
friends in the District. His acts % char
ity we're many. He gave to the needy
literally and without ostentation. and
many young men went to him for bust
ness advice. which he gave freely. Mr..
Stevens served in the Union army in the
civil war and came here soon after the
close of hostilities."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-22

1--WE believe that the tariff bill recently
enacted is in accord with the republican
policy expressed in It's last national plat
form to preserve, without excessive duties.
the market against foreign competition
to which American manufacturers. farm
ers and producers are entitled, but also
to maintain the high standard of living
of the wage workers of this country, VINO
are the most direct beneficiaries OF the
protective system.
"Since the passage of that bill the
wages Of employees in this country have
been increased more than $J0O,OOO,OOO per
annum. In a few instances the tariff
on Iuxuries was increased. but on other
articles the revision was downward.
mo increase in the price of the COM
mon necessities of life can honestly be
attributed to the tariff, for the duties
upon them were not raised. We agree
with President Taft that it is the best
tariff bill the republican party ever
passed.
The remainder of the platform was de-
voted to state issues.
Then on motion the secretary OF the
convention cast the vote of the conven-
ton for Tener The same procedure was
followed with regard to Messrs. Reynolds,
Houck and Wright. The ticket was thus
completed in short order.
After Henry F.. Walton of Philadelphia.
former speaker of the state house of
had been unanimously
elected state chairman the convention ad-
jOurned sine die
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-22
TWO REPRESENTATIVES
FROM ONE DISTRICT
Saunders Will Serve for Nearly
a Full Term-Pars0ns
Will Get Full Pay.

| The fifth Virginia district has double
| representation in this Congress. Both
members receive full pay and all per
| ouisites. IT'S on odd mix-up and. doesn't
often happen.s
Representative Saunders, a democrat
and the incumbent from the fifth dis
trict has no right to his seat according
to action taken by the House elections
committee No 2. That is, the six repub-
lican members of the committee felt that
way about it, and their view will be
sustained by the republican side of the
House.
But there is no disposition to unseat
Mr.. Saunders in a hurry. Last night just
before adjournment, at 1918, action was
taken by unanimous consent permitting
the three democratic members of the COM
mittee to file their report next December.
claiming that Mr.. Saunders is entitled to
his job. This means that it will be Jen-
uary or later before the vote on the prop
osition is taken. So John M. Parsons. the
republican and the successful contestant
for Saunders seat, will serve only a
month or two of the full term for which
the rep publican members of the election
committee have just declared he was
legally elected.
There Are Compensations.
But there are compensations that may
appeal to Mr.. Parsons. He will receive
$4,000 for two years service In the
House, although he will serve only
fraction of that time, and he will be al
lowed $1,000 as expenses Of making the
fight against Saunders, $500 for the
hire Of a clerk that he never will have
employed and $50 for House and COM
mittee stationery that he never will have
used This makes a grand total of $lS,-
7JO. not counting other little perquisites
of members. such as a supply OF moth
proof packing boxes and the like.
Saunders is now drawing his salary
and enjoying all perquisites and privi-
leges and will continue to do SO until
formally unseated by vote of his col
leagues.
Folks around the Capitol say that
the experience of years has demon
strated that it isn't such bad thing
to be either a contestant or con-
testee. as the government Is generous
with both sides.
Back in the dim and distant, according
to the tales that are told. it used to be
a regulation thing for the impecuniOus
but intelligent to pull off contested cleo
ton cases by the dozen, so as to enjoy
the expense allowance. There no hint
of anything of this sort in the present
case however.