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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-25
DELINQUENT CHILD
NJ ORN|NG SUBJECT
Young Human Derelects Drift
ing Aimlessly on City
Streets
MOVING PICTURE SHOWS
OPPORTUNITY FOR EVIL
Last Days Session of Child
Welfare Conference Has
Largest Attendance Of
Meeting

Discussing the reasons for delin-
quency among children and express
Ing the opinion that delinquent chill
dren were really exceptional, the
speakers at the Child Welfare Con-
ference opened the eighth session
thursday night with an optimistic
I note.
A change In the program. which
deferred until noon the addresses
scheduled for $50 A NJ. Thursday,
gave opportunity for a discussion or
delinquency which was to have been
held at the round table lunch hour.
LIT. J. I. Mastin opened the SEES
sion with the question, What Is De-
llnquencyT" He declared that If all the
childreh who were guilty of petty of
lenses were really delinquent, the
ranks OF Juvenile offenders would be
| UNNECESSARILY sweiled. I'VE must re-
member" he said. that many so
called delinquent children and partic-
ularly boys commit offenses which are
as natural for them as the ordinary
actions OF life to a mature person.
| 10 denounce these children as deltn-
quents and 10 penalixe them-a bove
all, to incarcerate them--is absur d
and unjust. He then cited instances
where boys had been imprisoned who
we're In no wise guilty OF crime, In
an adequate sense Of the term, ana
added that many deiinquencies attrib-
uted to boys mere acts committed by
direction Of their parents
DR. ID. S. Freeman followed Dr..
Mastin in a discussion of the nature
or delinquency, particularly among
girls, He declared that delinquency
| could best be defined by elimination.
4 VI hii =,
I t are really feeble minded and should
De treated accordingly. They should
never be- treated as criminal when
| they are mentally deficient Another
great class OF so-ealled delinquents are
the children OF delinquent parents,
ana are in no sense responsible, We
must work with the parent before We
/ condemn the child"
pr. freeman in discussing denn-
queflt girls cited authorities TO show
that the critical age in girls was thir-
Teen years and urged the necessity
OK amusement for those girls who did
not have congenial home surround :
| ings- He declared that the moving
picture shows. which were frequented
py girls who sought natural amuse-
ment. sometimes gave them opportun-
| lily Tor evil and led to disastrous re-
suits.
MISE Constance McCorkle. of the
Young Womens Christian Assocta-
tion of Richmond. enlarged upon the
suggestion made by DR.. Freeman and
declared her belief that the great
need In social work among these girls
was social recreation amid pleasant
ana eongenial surroundings. 1t was
Mighty important, she thought tn an
list social workers who would give
their individual attention TO- .arttc-
u!ar cases. and enlarged as did DR.,
freeman, upon the necessity of prop
er home environments for girls
John Il. Doherty and others fol-
lowed In an interesting discussion az
the subject which was interruuted
Continued on Ninth Page
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-25
KING OF THE AIR
FIGHTS B|RO-MAN
Aviator Gilbert Attacked by
Eagle in Cross-Coun-
try Flight
USES BEAK AND CLAWS
AGAINST THE INVADER
Imperiled Man Finally Man.
ages to Kill His Assailant
With Shot from His
Revolver

SAN SEBASTIAN. SPAIN. May IS.
Attacked by a giant eagle while sail
ing along the last leg or his flight
In the Paris Madrid aaroplane race. M.
Gilbert was in grave danger for several
minutes to-day. The bird swooped
lievtng that the B1ertot nonoplane was
some fantastic sort OF winged creature
which threatened hts supremacy as
king OF the air.
1t landed on the front of the mono
plane and after accommodating for
several seconds finally lunged directly
at Gibert's head. As ITS claws struck
the metal headpiece which he was
wearing the bird huttered upward and
swooped again. this time It missed
the aviator and only cleared the whirl-
ing propeller by q fewsinch@
Pursues Monop,ane.
The swish of the air current stirred
up by the wind from the propeller
blades further enraged the bird and
with shrIH scream II pursued the
monoplaue and made another swoop
Gt Gilbert, trying to strike his eyes
with its sharp claws.
Realizing his peril Gilbert got his re-
volver out, His first shot went wild
but the second entered the body OF the
big bird and II fell enrthward. Gilbert
lost control OF his monoplane for a
second. but by superhuman manipu-
lation managed to get II on an even
keel Just as he seemd about to crash
to earth and then continued his flight
unframed.
He was compelled to alight shortly
afterward having covered only sixty
miles Gilbert. Pierre Fedrine and
Roland Garros are the three left In
the race for the prizes aggregating
$50. 900.
Garos came down eight miles from
this city because of motor trouble.
Nedrine broke his machine with $50
miles left to go. but. the latest re-
port from him was that Es was un-
dertaking repairs. He leads on the
initial stages Of the journey.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-25
CUTCH|N IS UNDER
CROSS examination
DESPITE STORM OF QUESTIONS
ROANOkE'S MAYOR ANSWERS
READILY AND PROMPTLY.

Especial TO The Richmond Eirginian.)
ROANOKE. VA. May 25.-After
being on the witness stand all of one
day and part OF another giving testi-
mony In his own behalf, Mayor Joel
H. Cutchin this morning at 10 o'clock
passed into the hands OF the prose-
eution for cross examination, and now
Is under heavy fire OF questions from
Harry NJ. Smith and other attorneys
storm Of queries the mayoa Is main
tanning a calm demeanor and Is an
swering promptly and readily.
Matters relating to the arrest fines
and imprisonment OF disreputable wo-
men are receiving minute attention,
each case being taken up separately.
Letters written by the mayor to Chief
Of Police Dyer occupy a central po-
sitIon. particularly certain expr essions
which they contain
MIR Smith brought out from the
mayor the fact that in one year OF
the mayors first administration, the
only arrests and convictions OF wo-
men were under the direction of Act
ing Mayor Antrim, who was In charge
of AFFAIRS while Mayor Cutchin WAS
out Of the city.
It is thought that the examina-
ton OF witnesses win be concluded
this afternoon. Instructions then will
be argued Arguments of attorneys. 1t
liz thought. wifi not begin eefors
Monday,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-25
BELIEVE DUNN HAS
FLED FROM CITY
POLICE DECLARE MAN ACCUSED
OF ROBBERY HAS FOR
FEITED BAIL

In the opinion OF the powers that
be at police headquarters. John Dunn
has shaken the dust or Richmond
from his feet John Dunn Is the
young man arrested after an exciting
exemplified
Dunn was accused OF robbing s. A.
Parsley In an elevator OF the Mutual
building. He was arraigned in po-
lice court Monday and his case was
continued to May .26. on motion OF
his counsel. Gilbert X. Pollock. Ball
was placed at $500.
Wednesday evening MIR. Pollock
appeared before Judge Witt and gave
$500 security for Dunn's appearance
In court Friday. Dunn was released.
Al police headquarters Thursday
II vas stated openly that Dunn had
made his getaway" Mr. Pollock
is quite OF a different opinion. how
ever
My client Will appear all right
he said when told OF the rumors that
Dunn had He'd. He is in the city
aad rhas ,no.z tried to, get. away.
Chief of Police Werner would say
nothing more than that he will be
surprised II Dunn shows up for ex-
animation,
What do you think" aueried
Chief Werner. $500 or five. maybe ten.
years? Now, If the bail had been
81, 600"
He stopped and shook his head.
Il certainly VIII be surprised II Dunn
shows up he concluded.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-25
.[AWYERSA FTERH HIM
SAYS Mr.. G0MPERS
FEDERATION LEADER EXPECTS
10 BE HAILED INTO COURT
AGAIN ON CONTEMPT
CHARGE.

WASHINGTON. u. C., May 25.--
Samuel Gompers' views on Justice
Wrights action in appointing a COM
mission of lawyers to inquire whe-
ther he, Mitchell and Morrison shall
again be tried for contempt OF court
were given expression in a statement
this afternoon.
Gompers declared that he expected
to be again forced to defend a con-
tempt charge, and asserted that this
time ii was not prosecuted by tho
original plaintiff. but by u coterie
OF lawyers. whose special mission in
life seems TO be directed to stifie
the cry OF the workers" g
Drunk with wealth and power"
Gompers asserted lawyers for tho
manufactures association, the cree
tors. association. the anti boycott as
ISOLATION and the corporate interests
We're in one combined effort 10
strike down organized labor.
The statement concluded with a
word to Justice Wright that not
withstanding his actions and what
ever prompted them. the cause of
labor would be enthroned after he
had been forgotten.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-25
PRESIDENT FINLEY
TO MEET F|REMEN
ENTIRE SOUTHERN HALFWAY
SYSTEM THREATENED WITH
TTE-UP BY sRIKE.

WASHINGTON. y, G. May 25.---
Confronted by a strike of 2.400 fire.
men and hostlers, that would tie-up
the entire Southern railway system.
President Finley, of the Southern. to-
day agreed to receive representatives
OF tho Brotherhood Of Locomotive
Firemen.
A ballot taken on the question OF
striking among the 2.4o0 fremen
was unanimously in favor Of walk
out. The men have for over a year
been agttating for q 20 per cent. in
crease in wages. but have been I'M
able to secure results.
The executive committee OF the
ttremen Will call on President Fin
Icy and will ask that their demands
be submitted to a conference OF fire.
men and railroad officials. II this
conference Is refused the mem bers OF
the brotherhood executive commit
tee declared to-day. a strike would
be called at once.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-25
LIGHTNING KILLS
RICHARD |. HILL
WAS FLOWING WHEN FATAL BOLT
STRUCK HIM DOWN NEAR
sik,

Especial 10 The Richmond Virgtnian.
LCRAf, VA. May 25.--After bringin 4,
his team four miles to assist his son In
law, Charles Q. Mauck. in blowing corn.
Richard l. HILL farmer OF this county.
was instantly killed by lightning Tues
day on the farm OF DIR. J. T. Brumback
in Springfield district, this county.
Messrs Mauck and I'M had just gone
to the neld after the dinner hour mean
while an insignificant looking thunder
storm was lowering along the Blu.
Ridge. about three miles distant, Hill
had hitched up his horses and was
starting across the field. only a few
rods away other teams were also start
ing to work. bolt OF lightning de-
scended. killing Hili instantly. by his
side were piled the two horses he was
using. They too. were dead when the
other hands reached HIS side The
dead man leaves widow and several
children. He was about so years OF
age.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-25
PRESIDENT OPPOSES
ROOT AMENDMENT

WASHINGTON. May president
Taft To-day reiterated his opposition
tey"t he. Root amendment To the, Gang
dian reciprocity measure. In discuss
ing the bin with callers at the White
H0use -' "a w i,'s7'2 tht4s f'4-''4 SIS :''
At n conference at the White House
with Senator Boies Penrose, chair
man OF the finance committee, Secre-
tary of State Knox confirmed the for
mer view of the president that the
amendment would imperil the entire
measure. Senator Penrose Is under
stood to have declared he win do ali
In his power 10 prevent amendments
being tackled on the bill and to work
for its passage In the same form az
approved by the house.
The Root amendment provides that
the agreement shall not be effective
until all the Canadian provinces agree
to the free expectation OF wood pulp
lor paper manufacture.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-25
HURLED FROM AUTO
AND MEETS DEATH
Austin Miller is Killed When
Machine ColIides With
Tree
ACCIDENT CAUSED BY
BURSTING OF TIRE
Victim Was Foreman for Rich
mond Iron Works-NeWs
Withheld from Wife
at Hospital

Austin Miller, foreman of the auto
mobile department OF the Richmond
Iron Works. located In the north
western section of the city. was killed
shortly before noon Thursday when a
new Virginlan touring car he was test
ing collided with d tree in the vicinity
OF Yellow Tavern on the Ashland road
about six miles north OF Richmond.
From meager accounts or the acct
dent received over the phone. II ap-
pears that one of the rear tires of the
machine exploded. causing 1t to verge
suddenly from its course. Mr.. Miller
was thrown out headlong. his skull
being crushed and death resulting al
most instantaneously James Scarlet.
an automobile helper. who was driving
at the time. was also thrown out, but
aside from a number of bruises he
was not seriously hurt. The machine
was badly wrecked.
Wife in Hospital.
Mr.. Miller's wife underwent an
operation for appendicitis at Virginia
hospital several days ago and every
effort Is being made. to keep the news
of the tragedy from her. DR.. Hills
man. VINO performed the operation,
was among the first persons notified
of the accident and he took pains to
see that the wife OF the unfortunate
was kept in ignorance until she re-
covers further from the effects OF the
operation.
The victim or the accident was
about thirty-hve years old and lived
at 220S Park avenue, He came to
Richmond eight months ago to nc-
cept a position with the Richmond
Iron Works. He had +aY9tf wide .sxa
perience in the manufacture of auto
mobiles and is said TO have come here
frorn charleston s. G.. 'aoA'4s''s'i's'
DIR, j. Fulmer Bright. acting coroner
of Henrico county. hurried to the
scene of the accident as soon as he
was notified. At the time of his de-
parture from the city. he had re-
ceiyed practically no details of the
affair except that Mr.. Miller had been
killed
Mr.. Scarlet was brought into the
city by DIR. Robert s. Bryan In the
latters automobile and was given
necessary medical attention ..
The Richmond Iron Works acquired
and reorganized by a party OF Peters,
burg capitalists last spring. The plant
began manufacturing automobiles last
fall
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-25
STRONG LANGUAGE
. USED BY JUSTICE
Filing Written Opinion Har-
Ian Denouncess Judicial
Usurpation
CALLS Is A BLOW AT
FUNDAMENTAL LAW
Indicates That Standard Oil
Decision is Worst Form
of Judge Made

WASHINGTON, May 25--A vigor-
Gus opinion, setting forth IL. stronger
language. his dissenting views de-
hvered orally from the bench. was
filed in the supreme court OF the
United States to-day by Associate jus
tice Harlan in the Standard OH case.
He scores the other eight members
OF the highest bench for Interfering
with the people, the source of all
legislative power" and sets forth his
belief that the majority opinion, In
stead OF benefitting business. will re-
suit in much litigation. the injurious
effect of which Will be felt for many
years to come He agrees with the
majority In finding the Standard on
Company guilty and ordering its dis
solution. but in the strongest terms
condemns the judicial usurpation of
the legislative function" His argu-
ment against the reading into the
law OF the word unreasonable re-
ferring to the prohibition Of com bina-
ton in restraint OF trade" Is set forth
at great length.
The senior justice quotes sarcas-
tically the statement that the ma
jority OF the court has modified the
decree Of the lower court in the Stand
ard OIL case as 10 minor matters"
II apprehend," he said. that those
notifications may prove TO be mis-
chievous.
Harlan. began with discussion OF
the enactment OF the Sherman law.
He compared the situation to the
slave times. declaring
The conviction was universal that
the country was in real danger from
ID slavery that would result from ag
gregations of capital IN the hands OF
a few individuals and corporations
controlling for their own profit and
advantage exclusively the entire bus
mess OF the country, including the
production and sale of the necessaries
of life
Quotes Decision of 1899.
Guided by this belief. he said. Con-
gress enacted the antitrust Law. He
quoted the decision 81 the court In
1896. in the trans Missouri freight
case. where for the first time the '.un-
reasonable restraint OF trade plea was
advanced by opponents OF the Sher-
man law. The quotation concluded.
All contracts of that nature (Which
restrain commerce}, whether valid or
otherwise. would be included within
the scope of the act. To say
that the act eDsiudes agreements
which are not In unreasonable re-
strafnt OF trade is substa ntially ieav-
Ing the question Of unreasona hieness
to the companies themselves. We are
asked to read into the act, by way
Of judicial legislation, an exception
that Is not placed there by the law
making branch OF the government.
and this Is to be done upon the the
DRY that the impoiicy of such legisla-
ton is SO clear that II cannot be sup
posed Congress intended the natural
import Of the language II used This
We cannot and ought nj to do
Congress sole Authority.
Summing up. Harlan declared that
the court should have imm ediately in
Continued on Sixth Page
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-25
MUST TRY AGAIN
FOR DR.. MORSE

The requlsition papers for DR.. r.
II. Morse. wanted in Richmond on
the charge of obtaining money I'M
der false pretenses from the Radium
Spray Company. Inc, have been re-
turned by the Baltimore police de-
partment to Chief OF Police Werner.
of Richmond.
The Baltimore police declare that
is DIR. Morse has been surrendered
10 the Washington police. the depart
ment is unable to comply with the re-
quest of the Richmond police depart
ment
DIR. Morse will be tried In Wash
ington on a charge similar to the one
OF which he is accused In Richmond.
He liz the discoverer of spray for
the destruction OF insects and is ac-
cusod Of disposing OF territorial rights
10 more than one person In the same
locality.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-25
YOUNG LADY is
KILLED BY TRAIN

CAMDEN, n. j.. May 25.--Miss
Louisa Gibbs aged sixteen. daughter
OF one OF the weaithiest and most
prominent families of Hadaontield. an
aristocratic suburb Of Camden, was
snstantly killed at noon to-day by
the New YORK express on the Penn
so ssss;ra~ klroh9s. Tire II sseftfYst veg,
Witnessed by hundreds of horse show
spectators. Miss Gibbs in attempting
~ cross the track stepped Trpfr DR.
hind "A local train directly in front Of
the express.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-25
NEWSPAPER MEN
REFUSE TO TESTIFY

COLUMBUS. O.. May 25.-E. T..
Cook. editor OF the Columbus Citizen,
and Charles j. Pretzman. former
president OF the Columbus chamber
Of commerce, were to-day given a
preliminary hssstng,. Ga sssss. charge fst
refusing to testify before the Senate
committee that WAS appointed TO In
vestigate, boodllng In the present leg
islature,
The decision IN these cases. IL Is sx-
pected viii govern the action In the
cases of c. c. Lyons. OF the Scripps-
McRae League: A. c. Grouse. of the
Cincinnati Post, and n. d. Cochran
and Ralph l. Bond. OF the Toledo
News Bee woh Is also under arrest
for similarly refusing to testify
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-25
DRUNK EN- NEGRO
CREATES COMMOTIOD

Robert Earl Thompson. colored.
was arrested Thursday afternoon ON
Eighth street, between Main and
Franklin. by Police OFFICER w. l..
Bradley. He was drunk and disor-
DERBY and while Policeman Bradley
was holding him for the arrival of
the patrol created entertainment for
throng that the officer had To dis
perse il on several occasions.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-25
ATTEMI~T TO BREAK WILL
OF OLE BULLS WIDOW

ALFRED. ME-. May '25.-When the
trial OF the suit to break the will of
Mrs Ole Bull. widow Of the noted
violinst was resumed here to-day.
Nicola Roberto. the Italian who was
member of the widows strange
household in Cambridge. declared he
believes Mrs. Bull was insane.
AT one point In Robertos examina-
ton regarding the love rites practiced
in the Bun household. his testimony
was taken in secret for more than ar
hour
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-25
STATE RESTS CASE
IN OHIO BRIBF TRIAL.

COLUMBUS. O.. May 25.-The
State to-day rested its case In the
trial OF Representative George Nye,
charged with soliciting a $500 bride
from State Printer Crawford to in
sure the passage OF judicial gerry
mander bill. Representative kimle.
author of the bill. testified that he
also WAS approached by Eye and
asked that $1,000 be raised TO help
along the bill u
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-25
L BIDDERS FOR
TAR-HEEL BONDS

Especial to The Richmond Virginian.) }
RALEIGH. N c., May 25.--North
Carolina per cent. forty-year bonds
were sold to-day in the sum Of $780,
900 to G. c. Donald. OF Raleigh. and
A. b. Leach. of New York. for $780,
1874, of which $250.000 In for fire.
proof administration building and
5000 for State School for Feeble-
Minded. There We're seventeen bid
ders. n
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-25
BRADEIS WILL NOT
CONDUCT PROBE

WASHINGTON. May es.-The
House investigation Of the Post Of
I'VE Department will not be conducted
by Attorney Louis ID. Brandeis OF Bos.
ton In a letter 10 the committee
read at so-days meeting Brandeis de-
ciared that such an investigation
should be conducted by joint COM
mission of the House and Senate with
full power.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-25
SNAKE WORSTED IN
ATTACKING BICYCLE
UNIQUE EXPERIENCE OF MINIS
TER WITH iNFUHiATEp
!.
REPTILE,

Especial to The Richmond yirginian.)
, LURAY, VA. May 25.---A large moe
casin snake caught in the rear wheel
and gearing of his bicycle and whirled
round and round until cut into frag-
ments, Is the experience OF Rev. J. A.
NJ cIntnor. while riding through Lacey
Springs Tuesday. The front wheel of
tho bike ran over the snake, enfur-
iating The reptile. While It's head was
reared In the act of striking the ser
pent became entangied IN the bicycle.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-25
BADLY HURT IN
RUNAWAY ACCIDENT

Especial to The Richmond yirginianl
kEYSviLI.E. VA. May 25.--Mrs. lie
land I@grande was dangerously hurt
In a runaway accident near here, about
$50 f. NJ Tuesday, and up to this
writing has not regained consciousness
Grave fears are entertained fer her rc-
coyery. 1t {. an especially sad acci
dent. as Mrs Iegrande is n young bride
OF only few months.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-25
.UNEARTH GIGANTIC
!. SMUGGLING FRAUD
RAILROAD EMPLOYEES UNDER
ARREST FOR WHOLESALE
BRINGING IN OF OPIUM.

WASHINGTON, May 25.-speciai
customs agents have unearthed a
gigantic opium smuggling scheme in
New York. according to a message
received by Chief Wilkie here to- day.
Two employees of the Delaware and
Hudson railroad have been arrested
The men gave their names as Stevens
and Funk. They are alleged to have
taken hundreds Of pounds of opium
into New York city where II was sold
to proprietors of Chinese dives at
the rate of $50 a pound.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-25
Delightful Sea Trip to Boston and
Providence.

C. & o. fast train leaving Richmond
ZOO r. NJ, connects at Norfolk with
NJ h M. r. steamers for Boston and
Providence.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-25
FEvER-sTR|CKEN,
OlAZ HOLDS ON
WITH TENAC|TY
Grizzled Dictator Obsessed
With Idea He is the
DiaZ of Old
FORSAKEN BY FRIENDS,
REFUSES TO RESIGN
Loyalty of Army Wavering
and People Demand That
He Make Restitution
to Treasury
Fever Stricken.

MEXICO CITY, May 25.-Presi-
dent piax will send note of resls-
nation to the Chamber OF Depu-
ties late this afternoon, accord
ing to Minister of Foreign A.
fairs De la Barra. In an official
statement Dc la Bsrra says that
the Presidents resignation will be
accompanied by the resignation of
Wee President Corral. and that the
provisional government will inn
1ieoiateiy assume definite form.
De la Barra will take the oath
as President ad interim. Madero
and his new cabinet will arrive
day.