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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-08
FEDERAL AGENTS
FACE AN INQUIRY
Government Oficialscnt Here to
Investigate Reported Eric
ton.
SEEM AT CROSS PURPOSES
Employees of Collectors Force
Testified for Defense at
a Trial.
SEEM AT CROSS PURPOSES

Acting upon tho memorandum filed in
tho office OF the clerk OF the United
States District Court and n copy of
which was forwarded to the Treasury
Department and to the Attorney Gen
cral. Revenue Agent L. C. Mutt, of
Pittsburgh. Pa. has been sent to
kichmond to SEQ II any differences oxist
between the offices here of the informal
revenue.
Accompanied by stenographer. Mr..
Mutt yesterday was given space in the
o,nGe Of tho district attorney in the
Federal building. where he will con-
duct the investigation. which will prob
ably take some timo.
May Taltc Dcposittons.
20 far he has only concerned him
self with examining office records and
goinT into the details OF tho methods
o.. regulating tho operation OF dis
tlllertes In this district. It Is said
to be likely that he Will shortly begin
taking deposltions and ahidavits
This Investigation grew out of the
fact that several members of the office
and field force of Collector NJ. *. Lowry
eral court for the defense and against
The case of the government which was
prosecuting employees of n local distil-
iery for alleged violations of the liquor
laws on charges brought by Colonel
w: II. Chapman. revenue agcSk
Judge Waddill did not think such
nctton In Keeping with propricty and
Tiled tho memorandum calling the at
, tention of the officials to his belief
that friction existed between the two
offices.
Tho deputy collectors and gaugers
maintain that there was nothing wrong
in their testifying for the dcfonse.
pointing out that they had been duly
summoned, ond If they had refused
to respond they would have been held
III contempt of court
Congress May Act.
starting tho investigation. and this
fact has led to the BELIEF that il is
the purpose to make 1t of swcepin 2
nature. and in some quarters It has
b.en intimated that there would likely
be some congressional action
Apparently there are grounds to be-
llevc that the scope of the invcstiga-
l 4 Will go beyond the internal rcvc-
nue. department In Richmond and en-
brace some OF the other branches Of
the Federal government here
however, nothing definite in this
direction has been announced Never
theless. many local employees of Uncle
sam arc much interested in the work
OF MI. Mutt. and eagerly waiting to see
what developments there will he
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-08
VOTE is
ALL THAT is NEEDED
iTwo-Thirds of Aldermen Mt Required Because
of Mills Amendment City Attorney Rules
That Council Has No Authority Over
This Expenditure

within their boundaries. Reading the
first part OF section 1eli-c it will be
seen that the positive obligation Is
placed upon the Council to redistrict
the city Into wards. whenever by the
last United States census or other
enumeration made by authority OF law
ii shall appear that the population of
any ward exceeds that of any other
ward ms much as 5000 inhabitants
hence. II there be an expense, as will
doubtless be the case, and as the legis-
lature well know would be the case
II would necessarily place upon the
city of Richmond. such expense result
ing from such Encouragement of the
wards, which is the result of Il positive
requirement. OF tho statute. which the
Council cannot, II they would, evade
If it were otherwise they might cvadc
the duty by hiding behind n provision
of the charter as to the particular vote
necessary for the Encouragement. The
imposition of the expense is fhe out
come OF legislative action. and is TO
be met whether che Council would or
not
y. therefore. hold that the Council,
with quorum present. may, by ma
jorlty vote, adopt the ordinance"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-08

franklin Street and 1871 feot on Third
it VIII be six stories in height, with
ohe main entrance on Franklin and Il
dornhory entrance on Third.
On the main floor, and reached through
tho franklin Street cntrapce, Will bo
located the office o. the secretary aud
other administrative officers, tho libra
ry and reading rooms and the gym
nasium. In tho English basement be-
low the ground floor will DO the dress
Ing rooms and lockers. Tho gymna-
sium will DO equipped with large
swimming pool and all approved APP
paratus.
The boarding department Will DO
completely separated from this section
OF the building by division wall. and
will have Il separate entrance on Third
Street, which viii also form the en-.
trance to the dormitories. These Will
occupy the upper floors of tho build
ing. the plan calling for system OF
single rooms. Club rooms and pnr-
lors Will pc provided on the lower
floors
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-08
HOSPITAL BOARD
WAN TSS1,2 100000
Would Enlarge Epileptic Colony
and Finish Ward for Grim
inal Insane.

Under the most economical mnn,rc-
nieht OF the four State hospitals ior
me insane and the epileptic colony. the
i IIssstaliVe committee OF the Generll
itosh eal board estimates that IL Will
need 100000 per annum for tho next
Two years. or total of s1,2O0,OOo The
cniiInn,ttee met Wednesday, at tho
, up,rG5'le colony to determine what il
Wouid ask from the Legislature.
or the total the State epilept;c
uoi itE needs arc placed at 100000,
which would provide not only for the
,ta, ihtcnance OF 500 patients. thus re-
lievinE other hospitals of 200 epileptIcs
and giving them room for that nun.
ncr OF insane people, but also for
INC buildings and equipment TO care
LOT the nun number of patients for
Whlch the institution was intended.
Win 900 patients the colony. 1t is be-
ilevcd. can be economically operntcd
but with only 100 it cannot be, and this
Will be emphasized.
one thing specially needed is the com
Pletici. ut Marion OF the ward for the
criminal insane, which Is no. incom
pl tc, and is held up for want OF funds
There arc In all the hospitals insane
men VINO are dangerous criminals and
yet there is no means Of lxeanInr tb.t,
safe.
Perhaps the hospital which is in tho
dlrest straits is the Central. at Peters
burg. where there are 14O0 colorcd in
sane, and which is 80 crowded that
many nave not beds and have to sleep
o. the floor While the cost of sup
porti x patient at other asylums is
more than $500 n year. at Petersburg.
by rc..son of the large number OF pa
ticnts, the cost of each last year IS
said 10 have been less than $780, while
there is even then II large deficit which
tho coming Legislature will have to
make good.
While there are four hospitals for
the white insane and eplcptic patients,
there Is ONLY nil tho
and that one not half as well equipped
as any ono of tho nthnr hnsnitals
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-08
SCARCITY OF WATER
Highland Park Residents My Soon Face a
Famine

Famine.
A serious proposition contronts the infant
government OF Highland Park because Of
the alleged careless use OF water among
the residents OF tho town a motion for
invcstigat ton OF causes behind this cond-
ton was carried al the recen. meeting Of
the Town Council; and remedial measures
vii! be passed In the near future. Unless
come step is taken to impress upon the
rcople OF Highland Park the need for con-
scrratton Of the water supply, at least
discretion in the use OF IT, tho suburb, II is
feared. Will experience the throcs OF a
water famine.
II Is thought tha; much OF tho large con-
sumption of the water is TO be blamed on
leaking hydrants and pipes. and this feat
urc Of the case will also come In FOR inves-
ttGation. Many OF the houses in town are
said 10 be exceeding tho limit OF water per-
United to he used per month under tile
provisions OF the Nat rate. and warnings
Will be issued
AS precautionary measure to safe guard
the health OF the community II has been
determined By the Town Council that {,
concrete curb!nE IS to be built around the
source OF the water supply.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-08
ON ROADS BY MISTAKE
Prisoner Not Convicted, but Is Serving Time
ft,.ltt,

Highways.
Isaac Davis. alias Otis Davis, colorcd
failed TO respond when his case was called
yesterday morning in the Hastings Court.
and Investigation brought TO light the fact
that though never sCntcGSed the negro was
doing time in helping Improve the roads OF
the state.
Davis was convicted OF petit larceny last
month in Police Court An appea. was
taken. and the man sent 10 tai. in default
OF bond, 10 he held for his appearance In
the higher court. Through error record
was given the Cliy Sergeant. and he
thought that Davis had been sent to jail
for four months. In sending some prison
10 the road camps Davis was drauYhtcd
Judge Wilt catered order directing
that the man be returned 10 Richmond at
once.
x IS said that Daviss nccuscr. sam Stern,
also coloTcd. has disappeared from tho city.
and thai when the is called for a
hearing there Will be no ony to prosecute.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-08
SHOOTS FIVE TIMES

Bullcts from Negroes Revolver Go Wild and
Miss Intended Victim.
BecauHe no wah denied the privilege OF
shooting pool In tho place OF Dixon Mayo.
So North Second street.. negro billiard
parlor. william Terrell. colored, shot Ave
times at Cabeli Dixon. one o! tho propT!e-
tors. None OF The bullets from a thirty
two-cslihre revolver tpok effect. and In the
melee caused by tho attack Terrell escaped.
a warrant VAS issued for his arrest. bug
at late hour last night he had not bs.n
Int col
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-08
OFFICERS ELECTED
i. j. Dreamer Chosen Grand Knight by
Richmond Council.

IL u. ITtUINcr VHONcN Ur7lnU Knight by
Richmond Council.
The following officers We're elected We'd
ncSday night al the annual meeting OF
Richmond Council. No. 395. knights or Co
!umbns:
James j. Crenmer. grand knight; John ].
Blake. deputy grand knight; Frank T.
O'COnne!i, recorder: Walter j. Conaty,
inancial secretary; Garrett lSoehllng, chan
ccllor: II, g. Fitzpatrick. Treasurer; j. +.
Lewis advocate: 5. y. Latcrzo, warden /;
Thomas \. Murphy. assistant warden; James
McCuc, inside guard: Joseph Melvin, outside
guard. Trustecs-Jaines L. O'Keere and
james Z. phi!Iips
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-08
conL stsnlinr CHARGED

Two more negroes We're rounded up yes
terdny morning by County Officers Tillcr
and Kendall the freight siding of the
Chesapeake ana Ohio Railway. charged
with coal stealing. The two women. Hen
rl"tta brown and Susan Jackson. will be
ti!ed this morning al II o'clock before Mag
!strate 7. j. Pu?ear in the Hcnrico court
house
The case OF George Glenn. the negro ar.
rested by <hc officers Tuesday morning for
coal ihi"Sing. was postponed Yesterday af-
iernoon until this morning. Al! ;hrcc cases
WIZ 90 dlsposCd Of at The same hearing.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-08

Gorr'nor Mann has comniulcn tn. SEN
fence of John w, Fletcher who was SEN
fenced !" on" year in the pcuiten:Iary Nv
" Jury IN IN" iiuStInrs for grand larceny.
!" thrc" moGthr in ia!'. Fletcher stole sol
;.om IN" Richmond Dairy Company ne
ma many ''lands, aud immediatciy inter
ms cohEl'ton s'Ve-al DAYS ago they Dc,i-
toned The Governor 10 commute the sen
teilC,. "
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-08
VIII IimN New Iinnl,A

''hnh" NJ Dean. librarian Of tho i.,v Ii.
mary o. IN" United Stn,cs Circuit court
o. AInra!s was notiiied yesterday that Con.
"itNS mad appropriated Sic[" Tor tho pur
i'"s,' % purchasing new books Mr. Dean
E"LH tAni ne WAS prcpGrin. 4 lis: or works
Yer Which. n will shortly ask lids from
tuh't sb'rs THIS Ihra;y is said ID bo de-
"n'si e. rs hlnd tn tic South
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-08
SIMILAR ACCIDENTS
Bottle. Hurst. Inlurine white Man an

Bottles Burst. InJurinE White Man and
Negro.
Charles Gunnutti. Of III, west Marshaii
street wns seriously hurt yesterday after
noon whom bottle o; beer which he vas
packing at the plant Of the Richmond
branch o, the Anheuscr- Busch Brewin r
Company. IN South seventh Street. cx-
plodcd
a similar accident occurred to william
l.ocSrrt. oolorcd. OF T:5 North Fourth
Street an cmployc Of the locn! branch o.
the Robert Por;ncr Brewing Company
both eases were treated by Dr. Cr9wgsy
@. the city ambulance
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-08
Name Esccnti,r cn,..sr..

The in1srnoi ReYeaue Associate. ~ "a.
second virginia Ds:rict has elected Tho III
.,ow!ng executive committee: p. II. I.s-kt-
ickshurg.: Charles J. Ya.dley. FStrj,r-,rd ~ !,
y WADE. Richmond. ana r s Nn.,,S, y =
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-08
Held IA Fugitive.

W!i.e Woody. coio7ad. eighteen year.
Was arrestet here yesterday md held ~.
tho Scoi;sv:u. authorities ,-o,a 49,, 20,
10 paid, he 10 n fugitive from ,u.,ira ~.
vas Locked " q, the Second Police s,sron
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-08
Cara for cI,il.lr.n

Marion EnIoushty. George Enroughty and
Mice Enroughiy, said 10 he neglected b;
chcir parents were yesterday ordered by
PollCe Justice crmtchncld 10 he turned 6vei
l% The Juvenile Protective Society of V!r-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-08
Marriage License.

y marriage license was Issued vcs,,rdav
N the oitlce OF the clerk of the uustinss
Court to Ebert e. Thompson and Ella K
i.nmnian. both OF Richmond
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-08
Wntrll Krnorted stolcn.

Mrs Annie 2 Mangum. Of 2oi North Nine
teenth street, reported to the police Of the
First District yesterday that her home Ind
been enetrcd and valuable gold watch.
FOB ana charm, stolen.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-08

The sults o: Josel IS. White nsalry: ,he
virginia Hallway and Power Company aud
OF James NJ Brown against tho same com
pany TTcr" dismissed from tho docket or
the ctiy Circuit Court Yesterday on motion
OF attorneys for the plaintiffs. Damages
were claimed IN cncS rase in the sum Of
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-08
Coal Mine, Sued for Damnc..

Tho administrators o: Michael nrruck.
one OF the miners who mot death In the ex-
p!oslon IN the Cnrbcn uSli Mines LAST sum
mcr. have brought suit In the Circuit Court
"f Hcnrico county for III. sum OF 500 Til.
case WIZ be heard ~ Tho January term a.
the court, together with tho Two other .,,,,
already nled
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-08

Visit STATE Farm.
FHr board Of directors o; the state pe,I.
tentlarE viii pay an Official visit TO-DAY 10
me S'n'e Prison Farm In Gooehland county
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-03-10
Probability of
United States Intervention.

with more than a fourth Of the
regular army rushing to the Mexican
border, there is more than probable
grounds to believe that the United
States government win intervene in
the Mexican furry. No official state
msnt to this effect has been given out.
but the circumstances warrant the
conclusion.
The Monroe doctrine does not con-
template the powers across the wa
tiers interfering with matters on the
western continent and It is left to the
United States to look after Mexican
territory, at least temporarily, to pre-
vent Germany or possibly England at
tempting to disregard that doctrine.
war IN the slightest form Is not
probable. but even this is prepared for
by our government. More doctors and
hospital corps are with the troops
than ever accompanied the troops for
maneuvers alone, and the Mexican
government will no doubt be glad for
the United states to intervene and re-
store to a normal condition of affairs
the government and the insurrectos as
well
Americans, Germans and Englishmen
are numerous in Mexico. especially in
the northern part. and it is incumbent
upon the United States to protect their
lives and property. II this can be
done peacefully no doubt that will be
all there Is to the movement. but if
the Mexican government should resist.
trouble would result. possibly ulti-
mately ending in the annexation of
Mexico to this country.
These are the conclusions to be
reached by studying the sudden send
ing of the large number of troops to
Mexico. It may result in what the
president tells us it is for-simply to
test the efficiency OF. the army and 90
ascertain how quickly it can get to a
point on the border. but it is apparent
that the troops are prepared for the
worst If it should happen. and in all
probability the troops of the United
States VIII cross the Rio Grande and
temporarily take charge until the af-
fairs Of the little country are adj
5usted.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-03-10

but their experience has not been %
a nature, to qualify them as has Mr..
Sparkman's. He has worked in this
country and in foreign countries. He
comes from the state with more sea-
coast than any other state in the
ness would count Mr.. Sparkman Is
possibly superior to any other member
OF the house.
Mr.. sparkman has in the past been
urged to make the race for Unitci
States senator and at one time prac-
tically decided to do so, but his Florida
friends prevailed upon him not to give
up his place in the lower house as he
was sure to have the craftsmanship OF
the rivers and harbors committee by
waiting a few years. Feeling that he
could do more for his state in the ca
pacity of chairman of the committee
he sacrificed personal ambition and
this is another reason F1oridians
would dislike to have him deprived OF
what is now his.
The Democratic leaders in other
states should not submit to this un-
just and unprecedented treatment of
one of the faithful leaders. Harmony
should prevail within the ranks of the
new Democratic house. but the dis
placement Of Mr.. Sparkman will be
paving the way for other crookedness.
The Craftsmanship of the rivers AMI
harbors committee belongs to Mr.
Sparknan- He is entitled to It BY
length of service. and he is entitled to
it because there is no reason to be adj
vanced why he should not have it.
Fairness alone will entitle him to the
appointment, and Democrats ought TO
be fair.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-03-10
CANDY DAY SATURDAY
A box of Candy free Satur-
day at The Crystal Phar-
macy with every cash pur-
chase of Is cents or more.
Anythina to obIioe.

The conductor of the old fashioned,
slew-g going London horse bus turned
to the driver:
Look ere he exclaimed, disguised
ly, "a bloke's just got in that wants
yer to pull up at the next 'ouse after
the fourth lamppost wot's got yeller
blindsi"
"Orl rite-orl rite!" responded Jehu.
People amt wearin' out their boot
leather 1 don't think Just go an
arsk i'm which part Of the house ed
like to be druv to-inter the parlor,
wi the family, or hup to is room 81
the hattie ?"-St. Paul Dispatch.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-03-10
To Sparkrnan Belongs
The Guardianship.

That the house Democrats vested
with the appointive powers are even
considering other candidates for the
craftsmanship Of the rivers and har-
bors committee. when it rightfully be-
longs to Congressman Sparkman. is a
disappointment to not only F1oridians
but to Democrats generally.
Without saying word against the
gentleman from Tennessee and the
one from louisiana. the applicants for
the head OF the committee, it may be
said that there is no reason why either
should be chosen to be chairman ahead
OF the Florida man. AS the ranking
Democrat. possessing the qualifications
that he does. it would be a gross in
suit to Mr.. Sparkman. the state he
represents, and the Democratic party,
to give to another man which is Justly
his.
During the years he has served on
this committee he has been the Demo-
cratic leader and his unerring judg.
msnt and his conservation to duty has
made his work the subject of praise
from both parties In the many I'M
portant matters which have been be-
fore this committee Mr.. Sparkman has
been q leader. His time has been
spent in preparing himself for the
Craftsmanship which everyone felt sure
was ultimately to be his. When the
new congress was known to be Demo-
cratic it was conceded that he would.
rs the ranking Democrat. be appointed
without opposition to this most i'm
portant committee.
Other ranking Democrats on other
committees are to be given their rights
without question and there should be
no politics played in this case. The
two men who are spoken Of as pos
able chairmen are on the committee.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-03-10

The Blountstown Record wants a
name for one of the town officials
there who knocks the papers and say
they do not help town. Well, to
give him a name that will be allowed
in print would not be exactly what he
deserves, but soft headed. know
nothing and narrow minded misfit of
what God intended man to be" might
partially express what he is. Anyway,
he isn't At for a town officer.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-03-10
SKIN AFFECTIONS
WHETHER ON INFANT OR GROWN
PERSON CURED BY ZEMo
AND ZEMo SOAP.
AN UNUSUAL OFFER.

The Crystal Pharmacy says to every
person, be it man. woman or child,
who has an irritated, tender or itching
skin to come to our store and procure
bottle OF ZEMO and a cake of
ZEMO soap and If you are not entire
" satisfied with resslts, come back
and get your moa.e& So confident
are We Of the efficadf OF this clean,
simple treatment, ths& we make you
this unusual offer.
zEMo Is clean liz Id for external
use that has cured 81 many cases OF
eczema. pfmples, dan&ruff and other
forms of skin eruption. ZEMO and
ZEMO soap are sold by druggists
everywhere and in Pansacola by The
Crystal Pharmacy. ZEMO and zEMO
soap are the most ec6l omical as well
rs the cleanest and most effective
treatment for affectioAs of the skin or
scalp, whether on ixfant or grown
person.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-03-10
81 Suffered Years
With My Back. !"

Baekache resulting from weak
kidneys, bad cold or other cause,
usually renders the sufferer unfit
for work and often results in per-
manent disability.
II suffered for years with my
back, or kidney trouble, and have
tried q number of remedies from
different physicians. More than a
year ago, one of our local druggists
induced me to try
Dr.. Miles Anti-Pain Pills
and after using them some three
months ! found a decided improve
ment in my kidneys, and / am glad
to say that ! hope soon to be fully
restored to health" ]. P. ALLEN,
Ex-Judge City Court, Glasgow, KY.
AS long as pain is present in any
part of the body rest is impossible
and the system becoming weakened
is exposed to any form of disease to
which the sufferer may be inclined.
DE-. Miles, Anti-Pain Pills
by steadying the irritated nerve
centers, make refreshing sleep pos
sible, thereby enabling the body to
recover lost strength. As aremedy
for pain of any description DR..
Miles Anti-Pain Pills are unsur-
passed.
Sold by all druggists. under a guar
antee assurina the return Of the price
Of the first box II no benefit results.
MILES MEDICAL CO., Elkhart, Ind.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-03-10
You Wouldn't Recognize One.

Jacksonville has our full consent to
get the new congressman if she wants
him. Over here in the Third, though,
we will have one of the first water
one who will make the made in Jack
sonville" kind look like a schoolboy
when he gets to Neutrality-suspicious.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-03-10

Jewelry burglars find good pickings
in Florida. twenty-five thousand dol
lars worth having recently been SCI
cured from one person.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-03-10

Winter visitors ought not make the
mistake of going home too soon. The
summer weather here is no indication
that 1t is not freezing a few miles 20
the north and at least another month
should be spent in the Land of En-
chantment.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-03-10

Chicago and Philadelphia may toll
crate graft, but it must be cut out IN
the Deep Water City. An election that
cannot be won without buying votes is
not worth winning.