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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-15
ROBBERS STILL At LARGE.
Officers Unable to Find Men Who Beat
Woman md Stole Money.
Especial to The Tim~s-Dispatch.l


Washington. d. c., August l4.-Re-
cause OF the inability of Mrs. John Nc
Ciintock to furnish the police author
tiles OF Fairfax county any sort OF n
description OF the two men who en-
tered her home at Annandale, about
yesterday morning and stole her saw
ings. amounting to $780, after brutality
beating her. 1t is doubtful IL her as
saiiants ever will be captured Al
though she believes that the two rob
5ers were dark-skinned men. Mrs. Nc
Clintock is unable to say whether thew
were white or colored
Constable D. ". Foster. Of Fairfax.
still Is hard at work on the case. but
ne acknowledges that there Is but a
slight chance OF capturing the two
men
Mrs McClintock is still in serious
condition and is constantly attended nv
physician. She was reported 10 he
improved tonight although sufferin z
greatly as the result OF the rough
her assailants
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-15

declaring that he could prove by evil
dence far superior 10 tho conclusions
OF any tariff board or any outside in
vest'gating body, that the reductions
he proposed in the iron and steel
schedule Of the tariff law were rea-
sonable."
Senator Dixon. Of Montana. expressed
the opinion that the p publican party
would not be able 10 write another
tariff law which the people would ac-
cept. granting protection to one rart
of the nation and pleasing the other
part on free trade basis
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-15
INSTRUCT For RoYALL.
buchanan Republicans Name Man for
Senatorial Nomination

Tazewell. Va. August 1.-THE Buch-
anan county Republicans, in conven-
ton yesterday at Grundy. Instructed
their delegates TO the Richlands Sena-
torial Convention. to be held on Sat-
urday. to cast their votes for J. Powell,
Royal, OF Tazeweli. for the nominal
ton from this senatorial district. The
district embraces the counties OF Taze
well. Russell, Dickinson and Buchanan
buchanan and Tazewcll VIII vote for
Royal. this being three more votes
than Is necessary to secure him the
nomination Roland f. Chace. the in
cumbent. is candidate. but It is not
thought that he Will stand a show In
the convention,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-15
TO PROTECT POLICYHOLDERS
Commissioners Investigating Accident
and Industrial Insurance BusincBs.


Detroit. Mich. August Reinsurance
OF Michigan. Illinois. Massachusetts,.
New York and Virginia. met here to-
day to report on the condition OF in
surance companies which do an indus
trial and accident business. Various
companies which are engaged in this
class OF work have come under tho
scrutiny OF the commissioners. and
searching criticism OF :he methods
employed in settlement of claims on
accident policies Tas made in the re-
ports submitted. The investigation OF
the industrial and accident insurance
now covers about fifteen companies.
and reports are being prepared on
each company.
The committee OF State representa-
tives has not completed its final re-
port, but discrepancies in the settle
ments OF various policies have been
discovered. These. in the opinion Of
the commissioners. are the more ag-
usually working men, who. 1t is stated
through ignorance OF their rights and
hampered By policy contracts OF wordy
clauses, have apparently. in 4 number
of cases been at the mercy Of calloused
claim adiusters.
The investigation Is intended not
only TO bring out and inform the
public as to the facts ard compel
restitution where wrong has been
done. but by finding the causes OF
present conditions TO suggest proper
remedies.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-15
LUMBER PLANT pIiRNED
Loss to Washington Concern Is $4,000
With $4,000 Insurance.

Washington. y. c., August l4.-Tbis
city was visited by a destructive Are
early this morning, when the large
eureka Lumber Company was totaIIv
destroyed. The fire broke out in the
ooller room and before the alarm was
even even had gained great Roadway. The
building were totally DESTROYED Tha
large large dry kilns and lumber shed were
saved saved after hard fight. The loss. as
teariy as can be ascertained at this
s,me e; rs aoout $4,000 with $4,000 In
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-15

occasional car ride and the penny
sodas. which are their only solace In
this torrid weather. in order to give
the few cents saved to the cause
We will have great many thou
sand dollars In our treasury as a re-
SUIT OF this se!f-denial, and will have
set an example to womankind that
will be of inestimable benefit. How
well off we would be il every woman
Joined us in our week OF self deniaf,-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-15
New York Suffragettes Enter
Upon Period of Self Denial
That Treasury May Be Filled
for Coming Campaigns.
Saved by Self-Denial

Estimated amount that will he
saved by each New York sunraSctte
during "self-deninI week."
Cur fare Go cents day .S 100
S0dn and Ice cream l25 cents
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-02
.fORFE|Ts FORTUNE
BY REMARnY|NG

Continued from First Page.)
"Ellerslie," in Chesterfield county,
several miles out from Petersburg.
Though she has been in Petersburg.
but little in recent years. most of her
time being spent at Hot Springs and
other fashionable resorts, the widow
of the tobacconist, who Is now Mrs.
McCrae, has continued to maintain
her pretty colonial mansion In the
heart OF the fashionable residential
section of Petersburg.
Sued by Mrs. Tenant.
Several years ~rior to the senior
Dunlop's death he was named de-
PENDANT in a civil action instituted
by Mrs. -. r. Tenant. of Richmond,
whose husband during his latter
years was his business partner. She
and her several children. who joined
In the suit, asked for the recovery OF
several hundred thousand dollars,
efairning CHAR Mrs fsuifie.y Was eesr, n. ssi
to amass the greater part of his for
tune through certain patents which
the widow of his former partner sign
ed away as a result of Ter unfamili-
arity with business and especially
with the technical side of that in
which her husband had been engaged.
The suit was finally compromised.
Mr. Dunlop's heirs within the last
few years have sold out the tobacco
mandatory to the trust.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-02
SUNDAY LIQUOR
CAUSES MURDER
NORTH CAROLINA MAN SHOOTS
HIS FIRST COUSIN IN
TRIVIAL QUARREL.

Especial to The Richmond Nirginian)
CHARLOTTE, n. C.. oct. 1.---Samuel
7. Smith was shot and instantly killed
on the streets OF Lilesville at o'clock
this afternoon, by T. j. Flake, his
brst cousin, who was somewhat under
the influence of intoxicants. The shoot
ing was without provoeation.
smith had Just returned from A
drive to Blewetts- Falls. He was driy-
ing balky horse which stopper near
the public square, Flake informed
Smith that he could make the animal
move on and got into the buggy, Smith
told Flake II he was going to drive,
he tSmitht would get out.
Flake took exception to his counsin's
action and followed him from the
buggy. He drew u IS caliber Smith and
Wesson revovler and fired AS Smith
ran around the postoffice building
Flake emptiedl his pistol, shooting four
more times, two OF which took effect.
The last bali passed through Smiths
neck Immediately above the shoulder
and death ensued in a few moments.
Both men are from good families.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-02
klER TO OPPOSE
COL. RICHARDSON

The news comes from Norfolk that
Major Charles G.. Kizer. chief Of
police of that CITY. will be a candi-
date before the next Legislature for
the position of register of the land
office. Already, II is said, many nomi-
nees of the Senate and House are
pledged to him.
Colonel Richardson will be a can
didate to succeed himself. He has
held the position for more than fif-
teen years, The salary is $1,000 per
year
Like Colonel Richardson, Major
Kizer fails from the Southwest.
though he has lived in Norfolk for
some years. He draws $500 an
nually as head of the Norfolk police
department.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-02
HENRICO BALLOTS
TO BE EECOUNTED

At the instance OF Mr., Sidney O'Ban-
non, candidate for county treasurer
in the recent primary. the Henrico
county committee viii on next We'd
nesday recount She vote cast at the
primary. Mr.. OBannon alleges ir-
Irregularities In several 81 the precincts.
and upon this Information the COM
mittee very readily decided to reopen
the question.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-02
Engine Driver Stricken.

Driver r. NJ, Gagby. OF Engine Com
pany. No. 3. residing al 20 South
Adams street. is confined to his home
as result Of a stroke of PARALYSIS
which he sustained Saturday after
noon while returning from his dinner
TO work. He sustained similar
stroke about month ago.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-02
Library open a Niaht.

BEGINNING Monday, October 2, the
VIRGINIA State Library will resume
opening in thA evening. The library
will be open every day. except Sun
day, from nine O'Clock in the morn
ing until ten at night.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-02
HAVE SCHOOL At
/. OREWRY MANSION

The patrons Of Oak Grove School
are very much rejoiced over having
secured the old Drewry mansion.
which will be the best school In Ches-
terrified county. The plans for the
improvements have already been
made and work will begin At once. A
fine athletic field and playground
will be among the features Of the new
school.
The mansion is in a very fine CON
dition: is in the midst of beautiful
grove OF oak trees. and has a spring
nearby which offerds very good wa
ter. Except for some plumbing and
improved heating. which Is arranged
for. the building 10 In good state of
repair 1t will probably be ready for
use by the irst Of next year.
Sunday School Union Moeta.
A very interesting program was
rendered In Central Methodist ChHrch
Sunday afternoon at the meeting OF
the Sunday School Union. There was
a very large crowd present. Colonel
Eugene Massie made a very good talk
on Sunday work, telling when and
where the FIRST Sunday school was
founded. The duet. by Mrs. Petit.
grew and Mr.. Gregory: the solo BY
MISE 1WdtuiicN. anu tHc IcSiLApoH,
by Miss Martha Bates, were sll APP
preciated.
The program was as follows: Vol
unary; invocation, Rev. H. c. Pfeif-
fer; duet. Mrs Pettigrew and Mr..
Gregory; reading. Miss Msrtha Bates;
solo. Miss Gwathmey: report Of sun
day schools: hymn; address. Colonel
Eugene Massie. and IN anthem by
the choir.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-02
The Virginia Home
for Infants,

Phone Mad. 7l9o. Richmond, Va.
We have several fine babe.
from . few weeks to one year Old
which We want adopted by re-
sponsible people. Write or call
fnr further information.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-02
Property Chasges Hands.

A deed of bargain and sale was re-
corded In the once Of Clerk Walter
E. Du Val. transferring two lots 'front.'
ing Hull Street. one 20 by las feet
and the other being 80 feet and rum
ming back I40 feet. This deal II the
largest closed In South Richmond FOL
some time. A confectionery store
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-02
The Weather

Forecast for Monday and Tuesday.
Virginia: Rain Monday with moderate
ly southerly winds; Tuesday cooler
near the coast.
North Carolina: Local rains Monday
and probably Tuesday.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-02
$500 in Gold

the n
Anybody win this s gold Everybody can think Of some popular who would
yourself friend
tesnews~i don pa2
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-02
Work OF the Police.

Mary Coleman was given n
months In jail by Justice H. A. Men@
rice. for stealing six dresses. q ~
and other wearing material. frNIS
ployed as cook.
Bernard EweH and G. l. KnoW1o2
were arrested for shooting cran1I
They are both young white me-
Egypt HudSens tcolored) was arr1of
ID ENr yhetaG drank and CREATING. - IN
OF disturbance. sss&ss
A terrible scrap was Witnessed u
many enthusiastic spectators 0atui
day. when Becky Smith and Mary Ifs
vine began to pull each others gr1.
sly WOOL and to bite and thfoG
bricks. Mary Irvine swore out Wase
rant for Becky Smith. ~ did Dee&N
against Mary. They were both loci
ed up In Third Police Station, an1
will face Justice Maurice this moS1
ing.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-02
NEWS OF SOUTH RICHMOND
J. W. Crasss lsss strss

barber shop and a dwelling house ~
on the lots. The price paid viii prob.
ably reach $4,000.
A transfer was also recorded n
Chesterfield Circuit Court. The prop.
erty was transferred from s. Fnwlka
to August Simonpietre, for 4 constd-
Grafton OF $500. 1t fronts Albany
avenue and is rs by 100 feet.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-02
Personal Notes.

Harwood Flippen will leave to-14
for New Yorw,
Mr.. and Mrs l.. W. Wells are
home after . visit to many NoxtA1&>
points on their bridal tour. sYs
Mrs. w. c. Fiippen IL impS4v&
very fast. She has been stck at
weeks. Sssy
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-02
Fire ON the Dump.

Several buildings were encangereA
Saturday, whfn stubborn fire broho
out on the old dump. The RichmoM1A
Fire Department went to the reaoa4
and after fighting the blaze for aho1f|
an hour they finally got II under cona
troll. No damage. to amount to aaJH
thing was done to the nearby bui1A.
ings. ].
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-02

Mr.. Gordon Nsslens. ID
Mr.. w. Douglas Gordon has reGl
ed his position AZ secretary az
Builders Exchange OF Richmond
engage In other business.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-02

The statement In full is as follows.
AT the election held to-day, the
undersigned members of the board
of directors OF the penitentiary cast
their ballots for DR. Herbert Mann
as surgeon to the penitentiary.
The names of only three candi-
dates were presented to the board,
The Washington times., 1911-02-02
PROBLEM OF MILK
COMES UP FRIDAY
Favorable Report Expected
on the Straus Laboratory
Amendment.

At meeting of the Senate District
Committee Friday, II is expected the
question of accepting the Nathan
Straus laboratory will be discussed
and disposed of. 1t is expected the
bill for its acceptance and providing
for its maintenance will be favorably
reported.
Secretary MacVeagh has written to
Senator Gallinger, suggesting several
amendments. One of these provides
for the disposal of the pasteuriZed
milk to the poor at substantially cost
price.
The Senate Committee on Appropri-
ations is about to take up the Dis
trict appropriation measure. The sub
committee in charge of 1t will hear
the Commissioners tomorrow. George
F. BoweTman of the public library
will be heard before the subcommit-
tee makes its report on the bill
One of the important questions be-
fore the Appropriations Committee in
connection with the District bill will
be what to do about the District GRIM
inal reformatory. Intense opposition
has arisen TO the use of the Belvoir
tract near Mt Vernon and the House
took 4 determined stand against it.
1t is quite likely the Senate Commit
tee will do likewise. At any rate, L
influence of the Virginia Senator'S
Martin and Swanson, is in opposition
to the use of the Belvoir tract and
Senate Committee is expected to
stand by the House action.
The Washington times., 1911-02-02
GREAT FALLS PLAN
IS BEFORE CHAMBER
Action Expected to Present
Power Scheme to Senate
Committee.
Continued from First Page)

partment. All Of these have investigat-
ed the power project, and are particu-
larly interested IN 1t because OF tnelr
official positions. M -
The District appropriation bill nas ne
passed the House and is now before the
Senate Appropriations Committee 1or
consideration. There II will be referred
to the subcommittee on District appIo-
priations, whose chairman is senator
Jacob H: Gallinger, who IS aiS0 ,,eitsee eEa
Senator Gallinger has already an
nounced unofficially that his suecom-
mittee will give a hearing to the repre-
sentatives of the Chamber OF ComueLGe
II the latter request It: 1t Is prODeSTe u,aeT
as the subcommittee of the Chamber OF
Commerce committee will need severai
days to hear the testimony OF tne Sos. "
ernment and District officials ana 10
prepare its case. ,oo+od
may be effective at this time is the &C.
ton of the Senate on another Greae
Falls 'power scheme in 1888. Laie III
that year the Senate passed pilI tra hu
thoriZing the Government to ACQUIRE;
by the right of eminent domain al
the water rights at Great Falls, ana
authorizing holders of adverse inter.
ests to sue for damages IN the Court
No Vote Reached.
Th1S Dill euInOTlZeu Illc use VI 49,
water thus acquired for water supply
or hydro-electric power for Washington
and divided the necessary expense even
Iy between the Government and the
District.
After passing the Senate the bill was
brought up in the House. after being
favorably reported by the House Dis
trict Committee. 1t was debated at
length, but no vote on 1t was reached.
owing largely to the fact that there
was no concerted, aggressive effort
made TO pass it, and that those having
the measure in charge were not fully
informed on the various phases OF the
project.
In both houses at that time, however.
the record of the debate shows that the
desirability of the Government acquir-
ing all water rights was recognized
Friends of the power project are count
ing on this as one of the principal argu-
ments in its favor now.
The Washington times., 1911-02-02
Without Notice.

''The cook has just been swept over
board, captain!"
Captain-Just like a cook, to leave
without giving notice. Judge.
The Washington times., 1911-02-02
Board of Trade Probe
Will Begin on Monday

The first meeting of the special COM
mittee of the Board Of Trade appointed
to investigate the charges that school
furniture not up to the specifications
has been accepted by the Board of Educa-
ton, will be held at the rooms of the
board next Monday night at s o'clock
Isaac Cans, chairman of the commit
tee, said today that President James F.
Oyster of the Board of Education, Su-
perintendent A. T. Stuart, and repre-
sentatives of the furniture manufac-
turers would be present and that Snow
den Ashford and Herbert F. L. Allen,
the members OF the public schools COM
mittee of the Board of Trade, making
the charges, had been invited to be pres
ent. The other members of the special
committee are Walter H. Acker and w.
K. Simpson
The Washington times., 1911-02-02
Continental Hall Now
In Hands of D. A. r.

After a disagreement that threatened
TO lead to litigation. the Daughter of the
American Revolution and the Norcross
Brothers Company have reached set
tIement by which Continental Hall,
valued at $780, has been turned over
entirely to the D. A. r.
A committee of eight men adjusted
the trouble, and resolutions thanking
them for their work were adopted at
meeting of the Daughters yesterday.
Sixteen members of the national board
OF managers were in attendance.
The Washington times., 1911-02-02
Beyond Words.

Doctor-Are you i'll? Let me see your
tcngue.
Poet-Ah. It is no use; no tongue can
tell how bad feel.-Columbia Jester.
The Washington times., 1911-02-02
Salvation Army Leaders
Plan Erection of Hotel

If plans of leaders of the Salvation
Army to interest wealthy men In finaK-
cling the project are. successful, there
will be erected in this city a hotel
where sanitary quarters can be obtained
at low cost by respectable men. Col.
r. E. Holz, in charge of the Atlantic
Coast Department of the army, with
headquarters in Philadelphia, was in
the city yesterday and spoke eIlcourag-
ingly of the project.
The Washington times., 1911-02-02
Special Assistant u. S..
Attorney Starts Work

Sydney E. Mudd. jr., today entered
upon his new duties as Special Assist
ant United States Attorney for the Dis
trict of Columbia He is the oldest son
of former Representative Mudd, of the
Fifth Maryland district, and is a grad
uate of Georgetown University. is a
member of the Phi Alpha Delta Fra
ternity and was president of his class
at graduation.
Mr.. Mudd virtually succeeds Attorney
Michael F. Mangan, who resigned sew
eral months ago to practice law. He
will assist in the preparation of civil
cases.
The Washington times., 1911-02-02
Birthday Anniversary of
Senators Nelson and Owen

Senator Knute Nelson of Minnesota
is siXty-eight years old today. He was
try when six years old, settled first in
Illinois and then in Wisconsin. He went
to Minnesota in 1871. He served in the
Union Army in the civil war, was
wounded and made prisoner. He has
had a long career in politics and was
twice governor of his State.
Senator Robert Latham Owen of Ok
lahoma is fifty-five today. He was
born in LynchburR, Va, and is a de-
Cendant of NarCissa Chisholm, of the
Cherokee Nation.
The Washington times., 1911-02-02
Will Select Pastor.

When the Baltimore Conference of
Methodist Episcopal Churches meets in
this city on March q, a pastor will be
appointed to fill the vacancy in :he pull
pit at Calvary NJ. E. Church. Rev. Jo-
seph Dawson, who held the pulpit, has
left to take up the pastorate Of the East
Baltimore NJ. E. Church. The coming
conference will be held in the Douglas
Memorial Church.
The Washington times., 1911-02-02
Richly Stuffed.

The Custodian OF Museum-That stuff
ed animal Is worth thousand dollare.
Mr.. Kidder-Gee! What's 1t stuffed
with7
The Washington times., 1911-02-02
Police Cannot Locate
Y. M. c. A. Locker Thief

Police of the Third precinct were un-
able today to get clue to the identity
OF the thief who stole a wallet contain
Ing slO4 from the locker of Edgar L.
Crioer' private secretary to Senator
Piles, in the dressing room at the Young
Mems Christian Association.
The theft occurred between 7:3O and
$3.50 last night, while Mr.. Crider was
exercising In the gymnasium. The wal
let was taken from a pocket of his coat,
which was hanging in the locker.
The Washington times., 1911-02-02
Too Slow.

Redd-They say whales cannot swim
faster than ten or twelve miles an hour
Greene-I don't blame Jonah for GET
ting our.-Yonkers, Statesman.
The Washington times., 1911-02-02
Officers of Philathea
Class Begin New Work

New officers for the ensuing year to-
day began their service in directing the
affairs Of the Philathea Class of the
West Washington Baptist Church. They
are as follows: President. Mrs. Abbey;
vice president, Mrs. Darcy; secretary,
Mrs. Frank Green; assistant secretary,
Mrs. Alperson, and treasurer, Miss
Puckett. The meeting was held at the
home OF Mrs Donald McLennan, 23O1 H
street northwest.
The Washington times., 1911-02-02
Washington Architects
To Plan Courthouse

The board Of commissioners of Hardy
county, w. Va, have selected Archi-
tects Milburn, Hester & Co., of this
city, to prepare plans and specifications
for a new court house, to be erected at
Moorefeld. The building is to be a
thoroughly modern, up-to-date, fire.
proof building, Work will be begun on
the plans Immediately.
The Washington times., 1911-02-02

This is the ground plan of the
bungalow you saw yesterday in our
ad. We are only going to build two
first come have the preference,
S2,O25-S1OO cash and $3.50
month.
Choice lots at Rose Lawn, 10th
and R. |. Ave-, S5S5. $40 cash and
S. month-will assist you to build.
Now is the time to buy a subur-
ban home. You can save money to
secure a home this time of the year.
7 rooms, hot-water heat, slate
roof. These houses are ready for.
occupancy-s3,Soo to s4,ioo.
Terms can be had.
ELLASTON TERRACE
IMPROVEMENT CO.,
1850 Rhode Island Ave. N. f.
Office Always Open.
The Washington times., 1911-02-02
Delegates for Sons
Of Revolution Congress

At meeting on February % the Sons
of the American Revolution will elect
delegates to the annual congress to be
held in Louisville, KY, April 30. This
was decided on at the smoker of the
organization held last night Com
mander John H. Moore presided in the
absence of President Baird. Paul
Brocket acted as secretary