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Compensation for Injuries.

Compensation to Workngmen and their
families for injuries received while at
work engaged the attention of the con-
ference Yesterday. Gov. FosS said:
Workingmen's compensation is essen
italy business subject and ought to be
brought to uniform level all over the
United States. AS yet there IS very lit
tie uniformity Under the law OF work
lngmens compensation now beginning to
appear in this country an employee is en-
titled to a compensation at once and
tomatically as soon as his injury occurs.
he need not sue OF compete with his en-
ployer in securing testimony. and he need
not divide with the ambulance chasing
lawyers, or wait for years to get his
rights established.
Germany and Engla and have instituted
such systems and the admitted fact that
we are behind the times ought to incite
US TO work harder to establish the funda-
mental right of labor throughout the
states. We have made a start already.
The federal government has already APP
piled the principle to worklnen in its en-
ploy in the Philippine Islands. In govern
ment ursenals, navy yards, Notifications
and other hazardous employments and in
the Canal Zone
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SEEKS A SHOWDOWN

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-14
The Massachusetts Law.

I'm my administration workingmen's
compensation bill has been passed in
Massachusetts. the first to be enacted
on broad lines in any state. 1t will go
into full effect in July, 1917, giving en-
pioyers chance to study the provisions
and meet them Our new law provides
that it shall not be defense for the
employer that the workinginan assumed
the risk as a condition of his employ
ment. This is a drastic change, but 1
believe 1t absolutely necessary as a start
ing noint
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-12
TEASED LEOP ARD
ONCE TOO OFTEN
Clark's Hand Badly Clawed to
Remind Him That 1t Is
Dangerous.

John Clarke, of Lancaster, Pa. while
working at the State Fair Grounds
yesterday. undertook to tease leopard
in one of the animal shows. The
leopard resented the treatment. and
made dive for Clarke. clawing his
right hand, tearing the flesh from sew
eral fingers. He was treated by DR..
Hulcher of the ambulance corps.
John W. Jordon, restaurant keep
er, of q North Seventeenth Street.
was standing beside the race-track
yesterday afternoon watching the ex-
hiblt of thoroughbred stock. pass
ing horse became restless and dashed
out with his heels. kicking Jordon
through the fence. Jordon was
knocked over and his right wrist
sprained. but he was not seriously
hurt
Early this morning the ambulance
was called to First and Leigh Streets
to attend Washington Napoleon. col
ored, of GOA st. Peter Street. who had
been severely stabbed three times. ne
cessitating fifteen stitches by Ambu-
lance Surgeon Watts. Napoleon said
he was satished--that the police Just
ought to see the other negI0-and no
arrests were made.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-12
MAN WHO
HAD ROBBED HIM
Brott Lost SIS, but Prisoner Re-
turned SIS Before Police
Arrived

n Frank Brott, passenger aboard a
car Of the Broad and Main Street d.
Vision of the Virginia Railway and
Power Company, yesterday afternoon
felt IL dig in his trousers pocket, and
Immediately made grab for the man
who occupied the seat next to him.
However, the latter was the quicker
of the two. and jumped from the car
as 1t stopped at Seventh and Broad
Streets. The alleged pickpocket ran
through Seventh to Marshall Streets,
where he was caught by Brott, A
confederate of the stranger came up
and threatened Brott, but the latter
succeeded in swinging on to his man
until two officers arrived.
+ In the meanwhile the first man had
succeeded in returning whatever he
had taken from the pocket of Brott,
but had returned more money than his
victim originally possessed
The man whom Brott caught was
taken to the Second Police Station
and gave the name of Joseph Duarant
thirtytwo years old. 81 ott said that
he had been robbed OF So. but explained
that Duarant had skilfully returned
come money TO his pocket but when
he counted IT the amount was SIS in
stead of IS.
Duaiant will be given a hearing this
morning in the Police Court.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-12
TRAVELLING NAN
KILLED BY FALL
S. Fl. billiard, OF Lynchburg,
Drops From Third Story Win
dow in Lexington Hotel.
CLEAR CASE OF ACCIDENT /
Trying to Lift Screen When He
Toppled Out to Pave
nent Below.

In an attempt to raise the screen in
the window OF his room. S. H. billiard
u travelling salesman, of Lynchburg.
fell from the third-story in the LeNing-
ton Hotel at $40 o'clock last night
and was instantly killed. lie landed on
IA hard asphalt pavement, his face
turned to the ground. and DR.. Watts.
OF the city ambulance who responded
to the emergency call. stated that his
neck was broken. 1t is probable, too
that his ckull was crushed, for an ug-
ly looking wound. from which a stream
of blood flowed, showed in his head.
L. c. Dotson. Of Clayton, Ga, u fell
low travelling salesman. was in the
room with him at the time of the acct
dent The two had been for a walk to-
gether and billiard complaining that
he felt Il little unwell, asked Dotson
to go to his room with him.
Anxious to Get Air.
When they got in. billiard made i'm
mediate preparations to retire. While
Dotson was turning back the sheets
and making the bed comfortable. Dill
lard went to the window. already open.
and raised the fly screen. Dotson re-
marked that IT was unnecessary to
raise the screen, but billiard answer
ed, Il want as much air os l can get"
He returned to the bureau and pro-
ceeded to finish dsrobing. The screen
fell. and he went to the window again.
Dotson called to him. but it was too
late. AS he turned his head, Dotson
saw billiard lurch forward and then go
out a dull thud resounded and Dot
son Immediately ran out and gave the
alarm.
a passerby saw the body fall from
the window. He ran to the dying
mans side, and rubbed him. But his
pulse ebbed away. and within a few
seconds he was dead. Just beside him
lay the screen, which he had carried
with him in his fall.
Inquest Not Necessary.
billiard had been a guest at the Lex
ington since October 3. He was about
thirty-fve years old. and unmarried.
He was employed by D. II. Pitts G.
Bros, OF this city. Eldredge Turner,
bookkeeper for the firm, and an ac-
quaintance of the dead man, was noti-
fed Of the accident and relatives in
Lynchburg were also notified The
body was turned over by Cor
oner Taylor to Undertaken Kahn. Cor
oner Taylor viewed the body and the
rooms, and was uflly satisfied that Dill
lard came to his death by accident. He
will not hold an inquest.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-12
HOUSTON PICTURE
IS GIFT OF TEXAS
Portrait Arrives in Library
Will Be Presented During
Legislative Session.

Pursuant to the action of the Lesis
lature of Texas. the portrait of Gen
eral Sam Houston, which that state
designs TO present to the Common
wealth of Virginia. has been received
at the State Library. 1t will be hold
there until the time arrives for its
formal presentation.
rae plan is to have the event take
place in the hall of the House of Dele
gates during the coming session of the
Legislature. Representatives of Texas
will be here for the purpose, apd adj
dresses will be delivered on the life
and achievements of the man who is
regarded as the father OF the Lone
star state. on behalf of Virginia, the
portrait will be received by Major VII
liam y. Anderson, of Lexington where
General Houston was born.
After acceptance, the portrait Will
be given place in the gallery OF the
state Library, with those OF other
great men whom Virginia has pro-
luCed
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-12
DAVIS WILL HEAD
FIFTH c Av AIR Y
Captain White Declines Re-
Election, Having Held Posi-
ton for Many Years.
SONS OF FIFTH ORGANIZE
Take, Part in Annual Meeting,
and Will Perpetuate Glory
OF Their Fathers.

Resisting repeated efforts to induce
him to accept the office again. Captain
Peter j. White. of this city, retired last
night from the presidency OF the Fifth
Virginia Cavalry Association. He has
had the honor since the organization
of the association, and thought 1t time
that he should give place to another.
Captain 7. ]. Davis, superintendent
| of the State Prison Farm, in Goochland.
was elected president, and Sam c.
Sheild was reelected secretary and
treasurer. over his vigorous protest.
feature of the enthusiastic and
successful reunion, which was held at
, Murphy's Hotel. was the formation of
an organization, to be called the Sons
of the Fifth Virginia Cavalry. About
score of sons of veterans OF the COM
mand assembled and elected officers. 1t
will be the purpose OF the younger men
to assist in keeping alive the memories
and THE history of the famous Fight
ing Fifth"
Former State Senator II. o. kerns, of
Halifax, was chosen president of the
Sons of the Fifth Virginia Cavalry.
and Harry Tabh. OF Gloucester was
made secretary. The executive com
mittcc is composed of w. W. Ware. of
Richmond and Samuel ". Williams,
Jr OF Bland.
Meet In February.
The veterans thoroughly enjoyed
their meeting. and many acquaintance
ships were renewed. A supper was had
at the hotel. In which the Sons took
part, together with some invited guests.
1t is planned to have another meeting
in this city in February next, during
the session OF the Grand Lodge OF Ma
sons.
Veterans of the Fifth Cavalry pres
ent were G. d. Crittenden, King and
Queen county: G. w. Tyree. Company H,
James City county; T. j. Davis, Com
Pany II. Goochland county: r. r. How
lett. Company *. Chesterfield county;
j. a. Chisholm. Company D. South
Richmond; E. NJ. Clayton, Company e.
Richmond Samuel w. Williams. Com
pany c. Richmond: Peter J. White.
Company G. Richmond: Mayor Harry
Wooding, Company c. Danville: Peter
I. Cowles, Company II, James City
county d. w. Marston. Company II,
James City county; G. w. Bacon, Com
pany II, James CITY county; a. a. Saun-
ders. Company i, Henrco county;
George F. Mason, Company A, Bal
timore; Samuel ID. Pointer. Company
a. Gloucester county; John NJ Tabb,
Company y, Gloucester county; DR.. w.
F. Jones, Company A. Gloucester coun-
- "a - ii"shSS' company ~, GlouceS-
ter county; r II. Walthall, Company
d. Dinwiddie county w. o. Brown.
Company /. Richmond; L B. Quarles.
Company E. Henrico county; Sam c.
SHIELD. Company A. Richmond: Frank
Gosbey. Company c, South Norfolk:
James D. Duke. Company G. Louisa
county.
Veteran guests were as follows: p.
T. Winston. Fifteenth Virginia Infan-
try. Richmond; Judge Charles Catlett,
Twenty-fourth Cavalry Gloucester
county: John Lamb. Third Cavalry,
Richmond; w. S. Reid, Second Cavalry.
Richmond; Joseph " Bidgood. Thirty
second Virginia Infantry Richmond
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-12
FOOT GUARD WILL
Be BLUES GUESTS
Luncheon, Ball and Trip to Fair
Is Program for Day of
Events.

This may be Farmers Day at the
State Fair. but several hundred men
with dress uniforms on will think OF
II as Foot Guard and Blues Day.
From noon until q very late hour to-
night the Governors Foot Guard and
the chief executive OF the Nutmeg
State Will be the gusts of the Rich
mond Blues. and during the afternoon
they viii be much in evidence at the
fair.
The company Of Blues which has
attended the Peace Jubilee in Atlanta
Will arrive in Richmond at 7:22 this
morning. They will be followed by
the Guard at 1855. The entire bat
tnllion is ordered TO assemble at the
armory at 1915. and the march Will
be made to the station to meet the
guests.
Lunch Mt Temple.
4 Dutch luncheon Will be served at
the Masonic Temple. Than the Guard
Fair. where their uniforms will ad-
nit them az all entrances. Either
uniform will be a passport to all
street cars without fare.
Returning at 8 o'clock, there Will
be another lunch at the Masonic
Temple when souvenir steins will be
presented to the Connecticut guests.
AT o'clock ball Will begin at the
armory.
The reception to Governor Simeon
e. Baldwin. of Connecticut will be
informal. as he is making the trip as
the guest of the Foot Guard. He will
be at the ball and to this occasion
will be invited many city officials and
members OF other military commands.
After this busy day. the Guards Will
After this busy day. the Guard VIII
leave at o'clock tomorrow morning
for their Northern home.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-12
LEAGUE LEADERS
HAVE CONFERENCE
Late Campaign Is Discussed.
Think 10000 Republicans
Voted.

About a dozen OF the leaders in the
cause OF the Virginia Democratic
League met Informally at Murphy's
Hotel last night TO go over the s,tua-
ton as regards the principles for
which the league worked in the re-
cent campaign. 1t is understood tina,
II Is desired TO form a permanent
organization, but no steps were taken
in this direction at last nights gath
er!ug,
1t was the consensus OF opinion that
fully 1000 Republicans cast their bal
lots In the primary election of Septem-
Der Z. This isure was arrived al b. COM
pairing notes OF reports made from
different sections OF the State.
Probably later meeting OF the
ieagpe %Ill DO held. at which an or
ganization will be perfected and an
address made 10 the public in be-
half OF uAe program espoused during
the late campaign. This includes a
icEalized primary and abolition Of the
fee system.
Mr.. Jones In Meeting.
Among those present were Repre-.
sentative william A. Jones, late can
d!date for the United States Senate:
DR., Charles U. Gravatt. of Caroline.
president OF the league; c. B. Garnett,
OF this city. the general manager:
Westmoreland Davis. OF Loudoun. and
John Garland Pollard
Mr.. Jones was IN the best OF hume,
when seen after the meeting. He has
number OF stories regarding happenings
in the primary over which he laughs
heartily. He did not hesitate 10 say
however. with seriousness. that fusior
between Democrats and Republicans
equal to that shown in Norfolk coun-
~ existed all over tie state. He gave
certain instances which had come to
his knowledge.
Asked regarding the proposition tc
leGislate him out II the First District
when the State is redistr!cted by the
next Legislature. Mr.. Jones said that
he had offers from friends to have him
cross the Rappahannock River in such
an event, SO that he would still be in
the First District even II the North
'ern Neck counties are placed in the
Eighth.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-12
CROOKS BECOME ACTIVE
Victims Cause Stream of Complaints to
Come Into Police

Victims Cause Stream of Complaints to
Come Into Police.
Ptckpockets and confidence men attract
ed TO Richmond by the crowd attending the
state Fair. began to get in their heavy
work yesterday, and there was constant
stream OF complaints coming into polIce
headquarters and the district stations
j. w. carsons. who gave his address a.
the indian Stock Yards, reported that h.
had been relieved OF 500 diamond Sind
while IN n Main Street cafe
j. G: Fisher. OF Church Road had his
poekethook, containing $50 in cash. lifted"
John w. Roscher, o. Bedford CITY. said
that his pocket was picked while at the
Fair Grounds and small sum of cash
stolen.
]. e. Staples. OF 14H East Main Street.
reported that he was held up Tuesday night
by two men while passing through an alley
and relieved o! $780,
There were other reports indicating tho
activity of crooks in the city
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-12
DENIES STATEMENT

Fluvnnna Candidate Says lie Could Not
Get Information.
In a communication in reference the
contest over the House seat from Goochland
and Fuvanna between himself and John
rutherford, y. ]. Taylor asserts that the
statement 10 the effect that Chairman
shepherd. of Fluvanna, neglected TO forward
Mr.. Taylor's primary fee to the Goochland
authorities is untrue.
Examination of the correspondence lin
the contest shows that Mr.. Shepherd was
authorized to remit the fee to Chairman
Monteiro in Goochland for Mr. Taylor The
secure Information as to the plan adopted
By the Goochand committee. and therefore
could not qualify a candidate.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-12
TAYLOR's CASE UP
Trial Of House Accused OF False CIassifca-
tinn Begun In Fedcral Court.

Trial of House Accused OF False Classifica-
tion Begun In Federal Court.
The o. the government against the
f. 3. Taylor Company. OF Richmond. charS-
ed In an Indictment with tho false CLASH
tcation OF freight shipments. was called
yesterday morning In the United states DIS
trict Court At / O'Clock. however, Judge
waddn adjourned court that wItnesse.
and others who would be held II the ir!a!
proceeded might have an opportunity 10
visit the State Fair on Richmond Day" or
attend the big exhibition ball game. The
taking Of evidence will be resumed this
morning.
Had Conference Session.
No opinions handed down yesterday
IN the United States Circuit Court OF APP
peale. the Judges present deyoting them
selves to conference session.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-12
FAKIR ARRESTED
Booth at Fair Closed and Burn IL Sent
to County Jail.

Tom Burn, faker at the Fair
Grounds, was arrested yesterday after
noon by Detective Sergeants Wiley and
kellam and Detective Angle. of the
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway, on II
charge of stealing 81 from James
Quarles. colored.
Quarles stated that he was drawn
into Burns game. when one OF the
latter's assistants staked him a quar-
ter TO throw pin for prizes Quarles
didn't get any prize. Then, he said
that Burn told him he owed the show
81 and Burn. it is alleged, proceeded
10 take the Negroes money. He was
taken to the Henrico county jail and
MS booth was closed down for the
rest OF the day
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-12
Held as rickpockets.

Frank Baker. twenty-five years old: Ed
ward Myers. forty-seven. and George Green
thirty, were arrested yesterday afternoon al
the state Fair Grounds by Detective Ser
geants Wiley and KeIlam and Officers Palm
er and Botto and held as pickpockets They
were sent to the Second Police Station and
when searched more than $50 in cash, al
Legged to have been stolen. wac found in
their possession.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-12

an employe at work on the new First Ma
tional Bank building. Ninth and Main
streets. sustained internal and other in
inr!es yesterday when he fell from a scat
i0ldinE. He was attended by DR.. r. E.
watts. OF the city ambulance, and taken to
the virginia Hospital where II was said
last night that his condition was serious.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-12
FINED FOR FIGHTING
One of combntants Punished, While ott

One OF Combatants Punished, While Other
q Is Dismissed.
w. Z. Hayward hned s. and costs
Yesterday morning in Police Court on
charge of hghtins. He was also placed un-
der S!V bond for ten days Matt Foster
arraiSned on the same charge. was dismiss
ed.
William Robinson. twelve ear-old negro
formatory. The boy has no parents and
has been wandering about the streets He
was arrested on charge Of vagrancy.
Harrison Robinson. colored, was fined SIS
and costs and placed under 500 bond for
ten days FOR assaultinE Mary Booker.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-12
NABBED AT ELBA
Ticker Seller from Fair Charged with steal.
t,,sr

Ticker Seller from Fair Charged with steal
ing Funds
Henry MoNntville. employed by Charles
Aipert, concess:onaIre at the State Fair,
as Il ticket seller. attempted yesterday af-
ternoon to skip out with the days earnings
according 10 charges which We're perferred
agnnst him. He managed to leaR-e the
show grounds and came to Richmond. He
was about 20 leave town aboard a train
Of the Richmond Fredericksburg and Poto
mac Railroad at Elba Station when he was
naboed by Officer Duffy He was taken 10
the Second Police Station, and ST in cash
was found in his pocket This money he is
alleged TO have stolen.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-12

r. c. L. Moncure, Democratic nominee for
the Senate from the Eighth Virginia Dis
1rict came to the city last night and said
ne was for NJ. y. Booker for clerk. Mr..
bioncure does not think Mr. Booker will
have opposition.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-12
Newhouse wound Com. nock

II is stated that Colonel s. NJ Newhouse
VINO was recently defeated in his candidacy
LOT ne House of Delegates from CulpepeI
6y Alden Bell. Will again seek election as
doorkeeper of the House.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-12
NIr. Turnhull BUSY

Many constituents q. REPRESENTATIVE Rob.
sri Iurnbnll. of'the Fourth District met
him al Murphys last tight He is Jusy
mend!ns his fences for next years cam
pa.lgn.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-12
Nnminnea in cItu

Alden Bell, OF Culpeper. and C. r. Cole
man, OF spotsylvanla. nominees for the
Rouse OF Delegates. were in the city Inst
sands Gayle, who had no opposition for
renoininatlon to the Senate from tho Eight.
eenth District. was also here
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-12
Carlln Likes Ealr-

Represertative c. c. Carlin. OF tho Eighth
Virginia District. was in the city YESTERDAY.
He said he didn't know any politics, but
that Richmond had n great fair.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-12
Coming for Ito,lv

p. j. Jones OF Whiting. Ind son OF D.
j; Jones who was found dead Tuesday
night Yesterday by telegraph requested the
ponce 10 hold the body OF his father for
him. He LETT last nisht for Richmond.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-12
Visitors to the Fair

VIII get excellent taxicab service by
calling for the "Alco." the blue car
Phone: Day. Monroe 1854; night. Madi-
son 4s.
RICHMOND TRANSFER CO.,
300 East Main Street.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1911-01-27

Side splitting huaor and fear
compelling pathos struggle for
supremacy i'm this delightful 70
nance Of Cape Cod, written BY
SON of Cape Gods own sandy
soil. Read OF the old sea cap
tain who has returned to spend
the remainder ofhis days among
his boyhood friends read Of
the quaint little waif who came
to him unbtdden and 81 the place
she won i'm his heart; read of the
pretty schoolteacHer, the sancti-
nonious congressman, the grown
up boys AsaPh Tidditt and Bal
ley Bangs; read o. keturah and
Cap'n Josiah Dinlick and Lem
Myrfck and az the other quaint
folk of Bayport and you will
find entertainment o-plenfy.
There was only one Charles
Dickens, but i'm character de-
Hneotion Joseph G.. Lincoln has
touch worthy of the master.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1911-01-27
CHAPTER 1.

VY LIZ queer. but Captain Cy him
self doesn't remember whether
the day was Tuesday or
Wednesday. Asaph Tidditt's
records ought to settle 1t, for there was
meeting Of the board Of selectmen
that day. and Asaph has been town
clerk in Bayport since the summer be-
fore che Baptist meeting house burned
But on the record the date, I'm Asaph's
handwriting. stands Tuesday, May
H. 49," and. ~ It happens, May 10
of that year fell On Wednesday, not
Tuesday nc all
heturah Bangs. who keeps "the per
rect boarding house, says 1t was
tuesday. because she remembers they
nad fried cod cheeks and cabbage that
Gay, as they have every Tuesday, and
heather MIR. Tidditt NOR Bailey Bangs,
hettlrah's husband, was on hand when
the dinner bell rang. Keturah Says
ne IS certain It was Tuesday. because
sne remembers smelling the boiled
cabbage - she stood Az the side door.
looking up the road to see LIZ either
ASapb or Bailey was coming. As for
Bailey. BIZ says he remembers being
iafe 70 dinner ard his wife's '+startln'
fn heave broadsides into him" BE-
cause OK IL, but H. doesn't remember
what day it was.
AT amy rate, whether Tuesday or
wednesday. IL iS certain that &c wag
CHARTER INST - according to che clock