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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-18
HOLD UP TRAIN,
| BLOW OPEN SAFE
/. !. AND GET LITTLE
Five Bandits Rob Express Car
on Southern Near
Atlanta
----~
LEAVE IN HURRY
FAILING TO GET
BIG SUM IN CASH
Train Crew Held Up at Muzt
zle of Revolvers and Dy-
Mantle Used to Blow Safe.
Large Safe Left Intact

ATLANTA, GA, Feb. 1s.--Fiva
train robbers successfully held up q
northbound Southern railway passen-
ger train at O'Clock this morning
at White Sulphur Springs. near
Gainesville. Ca They cracked the
safe in the express car and obtained
800 in cash. The robbery was 30
we'll conducted that no one was In
3ured. and the desperadoes got long
lead on posses which attempted to-
day to trail them
A mix-up in their plans prevented
the robbers from getting $4,000 in
cash. which was In the larger OF two
safes in the express car.
Engineer Covered"
The train was tagged with a red
lantern and when 1t came to a stop.
the engineer was covered" He was
forced to throw up his hands. The
negro fireman jumped and took TO
the woods, not having been seen
since. Conductor Mooney left the
train to see what the trouble was.
and was greeted by the muzxles of two
big six shooters. Two robbers held
him up and kept the engineer cover
ed. while the others entered the ex-
press car.
The robbers had explosives ready.
and placed them each safe. In
the car. The fuse at the smaller
safe was lighted too soon and it was
exploded first. The conclusion put
out the other fuse.
The sight of the 800 revealed in
the cracked safe was suffcient for the
robbers They seized 1t and did not
attempt to try again to blow up the
big safe. 1t was a mere chance which
saved the $4,000.
Passengers Not Robbed.
The passengers were badly fright
ened. but when they attempted to
Leave the train, the .robhars quickly
forced them back. They hid their
valuables In the cuspidors and under
the seats. Women concealed their
1eweiry and men their pocket-books
but they were not moiested.
The robbers are supposed to COM
prise the same gang who killed Po-
heeman Gunnsns at GresnvilIe, &. c..
yesterday and robbed several stores
In Williamson. Early to-day the post
ONCE was robbed at Easley, g. c., Just
over the State line. and that is sup
posed also to have been their work.
The express car was badly smashed
by the explosion. but later reports
confirmed the fact that no one was in
tnrsd. Adyiees from the posse this
afternoon stated that they were fol-
lowing the trail through the noun.
tains.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-18
ATKINS To RETIRE
FROM PRESIDENCY
Bennett and Jordanin Race to
Head State Anti-Saloon
Leaguers
McALISTER TALKED OF
FOR SUPERINTENDENT
Statewide Issue Viii be Civ
en- Great impetus atAp-
preaching Convention,
It's Believed

Several names are being mention
ed for president of the Virginia Anti
Saloon League who lis to be elected
at the annual convention Of the
league next week In Newport News.
One is that Of the Rev. r. II. Bennett,
pastor of Court-Street Methodist
church. Lynchburg. Still another ls
the name Of Professor G. T. Jordan,
OF Staunton. Both these men have q
strong following and 1t Is expected
that they will show up well In the
runnine. The Rev. Henry Pearcs
Atkins, of Allen Avenue Christian
church, Richmond. the retiring presi-
dent. was chosen two years ago and
has made an excellent officer. 1t 10
said. He Ia not o candidate for re-
election. the rules OF the organization
providing that there shall be a. new
president every two years. The Rich
mond pastor succeeded the Rev. w. c.
Taylor, of Petersburg.
Choose New Committee.
The convention will also elect a
new executive committee of twenty
ave but II In expected that most of
the old members will be retained. 1t
is the duty of this committee to
elect superintendent Of the league
to succeed the Rev. James Cannon.
Jr.. D. D., who recently sent In his
resignation because of pressure OF
other business. Such action will like
ly be taken within q week or two
after the convention adjourns. Whom
the committee will select for this Inn
portant post is a sealed book. though
the name of the Rev. ]. u. McAlister.
secretary of the league, is heard most
frequently. The Rev. Mr.. McAlister
was not At headquarters In Richmond
Saturday and therefore could not be
ouixxed with reference to the mat
ter. II was stated that he was out
af the city on business
Very Important Job.
The position Of superintendent Ia
regarded AZ the most important one
in connection with the leagues ac-
tivittes, because the superintendent is
- - -
ff&syS{nuMa EN- rhfra Tu
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-18
HE DRINKS WH|SKEY
AND FALLS DEAD

NEW YORK. Feb. 1S.-Charles
Muenchler. retired boss barber, died
at his home in Brooklyn to-day, Last
night. In a spirit of exuitation, he
wagered SIS that he could drink a
quart OF Scotch whiskey in an hour.
He won the wager. AS he reached
for his static he fell over In a faint.
He was helped home and put TO bed
This afternoon his wife. alarmed by
his long sleep" tried to wake him.
He was dead.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-18

LONDON. Feb. ls.-'The sentiment
for annexation is practically unani-
nous In this country"
This declaration is made In a spe-
cial interview cabled to the Express
by Congressman William 8. Bennett,
of New York, whose Canadian annex
alton resolution in the House yester-
day was acted upon adversely by the
Committee on Foreign Affairs.
THE feeling has been crystaIixed,"
continues the interview, by the re-
ciprocity proposition which gives grea,
material advantage to Canada with
out corresponding advantages to the
United States unless there il to be an
ultimate compensation In annexation,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-18
Before Finance Committee.

WASHINGTON, Feb. Is.--President
Tafts reciprocity agreement with
Canada will be IT the disposal of the
Senate next week. according to the
statements made at q meeting OF the
Senate Committee on Finance to-day.
One reason for not taking definite
action to-day was the absence on ac-
count Of illness OF Senator Hale TIE
pubiican), OF Maiv who has very
strong and hostile interest. 1t was
also desired to give an opportunity
TO persons who may want to address
the committee to make applications
for hearings on Monday or Tuesday.
A number of the committee members
have promised Taft in response to hts
request to do everything possible to
get the bill into the Senate.
A majority OK the committee lie OPP
posed to the agreement, but their
opinions. 1t is said. will not retain the
bill In the committee. AZ to the char
acter Of he report on the bill to the
Senate, -.here. la little Interest The
main idea is to get 1t before the Sem
ate for action
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-18
SCOTT WINS POINT
IN ALLEY SQUABBLE
JUDGE GRINNAN RULES IN
FAVOR OF MAN WHO WANTS =
TO CLOSE PASSAGE

Whether Fred w. Scott shall be
allowed to close an alley in the rear
of his West Franklin street home
Is a question which will likely be
submitted to the court of appeals for
final decision, as q result OF de-
cision rendered by Judge Grinnan In
the chancery court Saturday.
In effect, Judge Grinnan sustained
O demurrer of Scott's attorneys to
the bin filed by N. w. Bowe and
others, the plaintiffs.
- In simple language, It may be
stated that MT. Scott got permission
from council to close the alley In
the. rear of his premises. and Mr.
Bowe and other residents In that
vicinity whose premises border on the
same alley raised kick against this
action on the part Of the city fathers.
Finding redress futile in that quar-
ter. they took the matter into the
courts, and there you are.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-18
ENGINEER KILLED;
PAssENGERssHAkEN

TAnrAQUA. PA. Feb. 1s.--En-
gineer Samuel Giitner. Of this city.
was killed and q score Of passengers
severely shaken up when \ north
bound Philadelphia and Reading pas
senger train on the catawissa branch
was derailed. presumably by train
wreckers. at Lofty. fourteen miles
north Of here. Giltner was pinned
under the locomotive when II turned
over.
A piece OF iron was found wedged
In the switch where the train was
thrown from the track showing II
20 have beei4 derailed naliciously. !
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-18
OPINION FAvORs
INSURANCE men
ACTION OF UNITED STATE CIR
CUT COURT OF APPEALS rs
ADVANTAGEOUS TO COM
Z
PANTES.

Decreeing that an insured party vio-
lattng \ contract has no grounds on
which to claim damages from an in
surance company. q decision In the
case OF the wheaton Packing Com
pany versus the Aetna Insurance
Company was handed down Saturday
In the United States circuit court OF
appeals affirming the action OF the
circuit court OF the United States for
the District Of Maryland at Bali-
more which dismissed suit entered
by the packing company for $4,000
damages against the insurance COM
pany.
The decision Is regarded as = biz
victory for insurance companies and
II OF vast interest to thousands OF
policy holders. The questions II one
which has long been matter Of con-
tentton between insurance companies
and policy holders. The case was
argued on Feb. 3 by Attorney Alonxo
r Miles. for the Wheaton Packing
Company. plsintff In error. and At
fornsy John n. Foley. for the Eetna
Insurance Company. defendant In
error.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-18
MUST NOT CO FAST
| ON LEXINGTON STREETS
Especial to The Richmond virginian.

Especial to The Richmond virginian. J
LEXINGTON, VA. Feb. 1S.-The
Lexington town council has enacted
an ordinance fixing the speed limit
OF automobiles at twelve miles an
hour. Signs will be placed on the
roads At the corporate limits calling
attention to the speed limit. This
action of the council was taken In re-
Spouse to a petition Of citizens ask
Ing that some speed limit be fixed.
Numerous tourists pass through Lex
ington on the national highway be-
tween New York and Atlanta.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-18
LEAVE FOR EGYPT
ON WEDDING TRIP
81
WILL TRAVEL EXTENSIVELY Bur
REACH LONDON BEFORE THE
CORONATION.

NEW YORK, Feb. ls.--occupyinx
one Of the most luxurious suites aboard
the Carmania. Lord and Lady Deeaee
day sailed for Egypt on the second
stage OF their wedding trip. having re-
number OF relatives were at the pier
to bid the honeymooners bon vayaso.
Among these were the parents Of the
bride, Mr.. and Mrs. George J. Gould
Mr.. and Mrs. Anthony J. Drexal, ". ana
Kingdom and Jay Gould.
The Carmania Is due to arrive ID
Alexandria March s. After brief stay
in Cairo Lord Decies and hin bride viii
and proceeding up the Nile as far a the
TOPPER Cataract. They Will return a.
London In time for Lady Uecies 10 ~
presented at court before the corona
ton.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-18
GRIM REAPER CLAIMS
C. AND @. ENGINEER
Il. A. SMITH, PARALYzED AFTER
BRINGING TRAIN In, EXPIRES
AT HOSPITAL.

Mr.. L. A Smith. the Chesapeake
and Ohio engineer, who was stricken
with paralysis the evening Of jan
uary "a, soon after bringing his train
into Richmond from the West, died at
Memorial Hospital Friday night
The case was one Of practically to-
tally paralysis. and little hope was en-
tertained for the recovery Of the en-
gineer. ~,e
Mrs. Smith was a constant attend
ant at her husbands bedside. and was
with him when the end came.
Mr.. Smith had been in the employ
Of the Chesapeake and Ohio for a
number of years. He was sixty years
old and resided at 2202 venable street.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-18
CHINA SPREADS PLAGUE
e<..ss, TO CHECK E,NCRoAEMMENTs

BERLIN. February Is.--Charges
that the Chinese government deliber-
ateiy spread the plague in Manchuris
20 check the Entertainments OF Russia
are made in to-day's Lokal Anzeiger
by Professor Skoritchenko. Russian
statesman. Skoritchenko says that
China deported plague patients from
Snuth China, where the plague 10 al
most iricessansiy epidemic, TO, Man
churia- Clothing sent to the natives
OF Manchuria was first infected with
plague germs. he says. to aid In
spreading the disease.
The precedent for such a course,
according 10 Skoditchenko. Is found in
the Chinese wars against the Tartars
hundreds Of years ago. when the Chi
nese threw the bodies OF plague vic
inns In tho camps or their enemies
and started a deadly epidemic among
the latter.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-18
NEGRO HOUSEBREAKER
CAUGHT IN OHIO
HELD IN CINCINNATI FOR ROA.
N0IkE orFICERs--srOLE TWO
SUITS OF CLOTHES. 4

Governor Mann Saturday morning is
sued reQuisition on the Governments
Of Ohio. for Walter Smith, colored. who
Is wanted In Roanoke on a charge OF
house breaking q larceny. The negro
broke into tailor shop and stole two
suits of clothes. Smith is being held
In Cincinnati for the Virginia officers.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-18
Rir Elevator Rurns.

CHICAGO. ILL, Feb. ii The Cal
umet elevator. Containing SOC, 900
bushels VI grain. waa destroyed by
suited from an explosion Of grain
dust. Seven firemen were slightly hurt.
The Ions was $500. o0es
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-18
BRAKEMAN, DEu|RIOUs,
CLIMBS UP; KILLED

BALTIMORE. MD. February Ia
Dellrious from typhoid fever. James
w. King. a brakeman. dressed, wan
dered back to the railroad yard to
brake his train. and climbed painfully
70 the top OF car. A sudden start OF
the locomotive threw him 10 the
ground. He sustained injuries from
which he died several hours later at
the University Hospital
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-18
Isnps to His Death.

CHICAGO. Feb. 18.-W. q. J.
Piummer. d real estate agent. COM
nitted suicide to-day by leaping from
the eleventh moor Of the Chamber OF
Commerce building to the corridor be-
low
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-18
10 Take Up suTlowav Am

WASHINGTON, Feb. lS.--By a vote
Of - to IS, the Senate this afternoon
decided to take up for ANAL action the
ed the House. and which would ada
100000 annually to the pension
rolls.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-18
J.n.n MAY Take Hand.

MANILA, Feb. 1S.R-eports that
Japan Is planning to assist Russia In
her proposed grab" OF territory in
Chinese Turkestan were current here
to-day. II In known that the japanese
government has purchased one million
tons Of rice in Bangkok. Burma and
Saigon. and that this will be used in
helping the car out.
The inference Ii that Japan will send
troops to participate In Russia'r mill
tary demonstrations.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-18
On Ad valorcsn Basis.

WASHINGTON. Feb. ls.-The first
proposed Senate amendment to the
Canadian reciprocity agreement was
offered to-day by Jones' (RepubIican1
OF washington, for the purpose of
placing the entire tariff on an ad
valorem basis. The free list would
not be affected
Every erticle on the dutiable list
would be assessed a percentage Of Its
value equal to its proportionate share
Of the receipts necessary to maintain
the government. s3' ~ 1ss7''s7'-
Senator Jones desires to- take All
unnecessary protection away from the
interests and let every one stand ex-
actly on the value OF its products. He
believes that all injustices and in
eaualities will be removed by his
amendmnet.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-18

WASHINGTON. Feb. 1s.-For the
first time since the Introduction OF
his Canadian annexation resolutions
Representative Bennett tRepublican)
OF New York. called at the White
House to-day but was fortified
against presidential wrath by the
presence of his wife and four chill
dren. and minister from his dis
trict-
TAFT greeted Bennett with a hearty
laugh and joked with him as IAN old
warrior" On leaving the executive
Offices Bennett said his visit was pure
ly formal and that he had by nc
means given up his fight for Canadian
annexation. He asserted that he would
attempt to place resolution for the
annexation Of Canada ON the house
calendar.
As he must receive committee action
on such a resolution before he can
get It on the calendar, 1t was not
made quite clear how he would pro-
coed. Bennett read the United Press
report of his statement In the London
Express. and added emphatically that
he had said and meant all that II
contained.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-18

The position OF superintendent is
regarded AZ the most important one
in connection with the leagues ac-
tivtttes, because the superintendent is
iContinusd On Third paxAl
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-18

tContinued ON Third Page.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-18
A Word About the Piano and
What You May Expect of II

The instruments of a most reliable and trust
worthy character-a good substantial piano. in which
the real value has been put the inside rather than
in fancy cases with whole lot of gewgaws' them.
The piano has been made for years and years before
we became interested in We know it to be reliable
piano as was ever put in home. 1t is made in the
largest and best equipped piano manufacturing plant
in the world; by men, many of whom have been work
ing in that plant for twenty to twenty-five years.
Hundreds of the same instruments are being sold
every month all over the United States at $3.50. They
are worth $3.50. Measured by any standard of value
YOU wish, they are worth $3.50. They worth it
our foors or the floors of any reputable piano deal
er in the country. The Armstrong Club price is 267
dollars and so cents saving you at the very outset 80
dollars and 50 cents The price includes everything.
to be added Nothing to be added for drayage freight
seven dollars and fifty cents is the price, and the price
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-18
The Club Price of 267 dollars and
so cents can be leSSened

We say in this ad that the price 267 dollars and so
cents includes everything So it does This price, how
be reduced The Club Members Agreement has
IT'S Coupons attached to it-much like bond. Coupon
represents week. One Hundred and Seventy-fve Cou
pos represent ITS weeks the life of the club Every
time payment is made of these Coupons is STAMPED
paid" If payments are made before they DUE
that the total term of payments is reduced rebate Of
25c for each and every week of essened time is handed
over to the Club Member in cash.
You therefore, that the price ($2675O can be
reduced just many times Twenty five Cents as you will
pay weekly premiums in advance before they are DUE
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1911-02-17
FOR
TROUBADOURS
MISS SINE ARRIVES TO DIRECT
THE REHEARSALS OF LOCAL
TALENT FOR PLAY.

Miss Helen Sine, who is the direc
tor of the National Troubadours, to
be presented here under the auspices
of the Kings Daughters for the ben
eft of the hospital fund, arrived this
morning and Immediately went to
work with the local talent. The first
rehearsals for the performance took
place this afternoon. After this the
rehearsals for the older members OF
the cast, the young ladies' and gentle.
men, will take place at the Grand Ope-
"a House at o'clock at night.
Miss Sine is most attractive and i'm.
presses one with her knowledge of
developing the histrionic talent. She
has been very successful and despite
her youth has had a great deal OF ex-
perience. Much interest has already
been aroused in the entertainment
which will take place at the opera
house on Feb. 81. The cause, the
erection of hospital in the county,
is most worthy one and appeals to
the best sentiment Of all.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1911-02-17
AFTER JEWELS ON
THE DEAD BODIES
MlLkMAN HEARS GHOULS IN
THE SCOTT MAUSOLEUM AT
ERIE, PA.

ERIE, Pa, Fe. 13.-Private detec.
tives investigating the dissertation OF
the Scott mausoleum in Erie GENE.
terry, from which it was reported Mrs.
McCollum's body had been taken, an
nounced tonight that while Maraud-
ers had entered the mansoleum, the
body had been found in another
crypt.
The detectives, who are the only
ones giving otu information, annCunc.
ed that the robbers were after jew.
els that might have been on the wo-
mems bodies In the tomb. They say
the bodies of Mrs. McCollum and Mrs.
W. L. Scott were the only ones taken
from the caskets and the Jewels were
taken from these.
Louis Wadiinger, milman. told
the police today of seeing men come
through the cemetery fence and Of
hearing hammering in the mausol-
cum. This report has been investi.
gated, and it is expected arrests will
be made soon.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1911-02-17
CHANGE IN COURTS
CALLS FOR CREATION
OF ANOTHER OFFICE
ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL
WOULD BE ELECTED BY
THE PEOPLE.
CRIMINAL COURT BILL PASSED
Lower House Votes on Third Reading
to Place Whisky Cases in Judge Nc
Knights Court-Governor viii
Likely Sign Bill
Special to The Herald.


NASHVILLE, Tenn, Feb. 10--Ol
account Of local dissatisfaction, thu
bill introduced in the legislature pro
viding that the criminal court of Mau
ry county try the whisky cases in
stead of the circuit court, will be hell
up for a time, and a substitute meas
ure introduced, or amendments made
TO the original bill, providing for tht
Office of an assistant attorney gener
al, and the direct appeal of cases t
the Supreme Court, instead of the Cir
cult Court as is now the case. The
whisky bill passed the House on thirt
reading yesterday.
The proposed change in the status
of the Maury county criminal court
which will make 1t impossible to ap
peal from that court to the circuit
court, will call for the creation OF the
office of assistant attorney general
This new Office will be necessary be
cause of a technicality in the law
which says that the prosecuting attor.
ney of the circuit court must be elect.
Cd by the people, and at present the
county attorney, who represents the
State in the criminal court, is elected
by the county court, although the
criminal judge is elected by the peo-
pie Just as the circuit judge is.
The bill to place the trial of whis-
~ sellers In the criminal court has
lust passed the lower house of rep
Cesentatives on third and final read
ing.
The lawyers Of this city favor the
proposed change almost solidly. The
claim Is made that when the right of
appeal from the. criminal to the cir
quit couresis nullified, and a bill pass
I'd making the appeals direct to the
Supreme Court, 1t will save the coun-
~ thousands Of dollars a year In re-
duced costs. At present two trials
by jury may be had, even before the
case leaves the circuit court. A de-
PENDANT in both these jury trials Is
considered innocent until he Is prov
en- guilty, thus placing the State at a
disadvantage.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1911-02-17
WANT A REST FOR
POSTMEN ON SUNDAY
SEVERAL HUNDRED CHICAGO
CLERGYMEN START MOVE
MENT TO THAT END.

CHICAGO, Feb. 1S.-Several hun
dred clergymen in Chicago today
started movement fathered by the
Chicago Christian Endeavor Union to
relieve mail clerks and carriers of
Sunday work. A special committee
of the Christian Endeavor Union out
lined the campaign, which ministers
associations O. the Presbyterian, Epis-
copal, Methodist, Christian, Roman
Catholic, Jewish and other denomina-
lions endorsed.
Right Rev. C. P. Anderson, of the
Episcopal church, said:
ut is an injustice to expect these
faithful public servants to work on
Sunday to accommodate small num-
Der of people. / am in accord with
the movement to free postal employees
of unnecessary Sunday labor"
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1911-02-17
TWO THOUSAND
CANNES ENTER
MADISON SQUARE DOG Show
IN NEW YORK WILL BE THE
LARGEST IN HISTORY.

NEW YORK, Feb. 13.-The largest
collection of dogs ever brought under
one roof will have been assembled In
Madison Square Garden by tomorrow
for the thirty-fifth annual bench show
of the Westminster Kennel Club. Elk
actly all dogs of 81 breeds viii be
put forward for prizes to be awarded
to 61s reular and more than 700 spec
ial classes.