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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-08-22
PENSACOLA IS
DESIGNATED AS
AP0STAL BANK
Hitchcock Names Twenty
More Offices to Receive
Deposits.

ALL ARE FIRST GLASS OFFICES
AND ARE DESIGNATED IN Ac-
coRDANcE WITH PLAN or THE
POSTMASTER GENERAL - THE
POSTAL BANKS THUS FAR
HAVE RECEIVED DEPOSITS OF
MORE THAN NINE MILLION
DOLLARS.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-08-22
SOUND ERE DRILL

Washington, Aug. 21.-A dozen FIRE
bells changed throughout the depart
ment OF justice today and clerks
scampered from the building to see At
torney General Wickersham standing
on the lawn. watch In hand, timing the
performance. 1t was the first IRE drill
since the department was equipped
with electric alarms some time ago.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-08-22
SIGNIFICANT CELEBRATIONS.

Santa Fe, N. M. Aug. 21.-Several
significant celebrations occurred to-
day in the capital of New Mexico,
which is expected to enter the union
of states before night by the signing
of the statehood resolution by Presi-
dent Taft.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-08-22
EMPL oYEs NOR SUSPENDED.

Omaha, Neb., Aug. 21.-The suspen-
sion of $500 employees of the Union Pa
cihc railroad on account of the neces-
place.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-08-22
EIGHT KILLED sY TORNADO.

: Grand Forks N. D.. Aug. 21--Efght
persons were killed and so or 40 in
jured by the tornado that swept sec
tions of North Dakota last night. ac-
cording to casualties tabulated this
forenoon
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-08-22
70 CLOSE WORK.

Washington, Aug. 21.-The national
monetary commission viii close it's
work on March. 81 next. The senate to-
day accepted the house amendments
to the. senate measure and the bill was
then ready for the presidents sigma
ture.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-08-22
rAEr sIcNs RESOLUTION.

Washington, Aug. 21.-President TAFT
signed the Joint resolution for the ad-
mission of New Mexico and Arizona
into the union at sos p. m.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-08-22
roco AT NIAGARA FALLS.

Niagara Falls Aug. 21.-Admiral
Togo rested this morning before con-
tinuing his journey late this afternoon
to the Pacific coast, where he will en-
bark for Japan. He spent the day on
the hotel veranda gazing at the falls.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-08-22
LOCAL OPERA
HOUSE TO OPEN
SEPTEMBER |.
Large Number of First-Clas
Attractions Have Been
Booked.

VAUDEVILLE WILL BE FEATURED
DURING FIRST PORTION OF THE
SEASON THROUGH AN AR
RANeEMENT WITH NEW or
LEANS AND MOBILE HOUSES
LOCAL PLAY HOUSE BEING
RENOVATED AND REPAIRED.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-08-22

Pensacola is the coolest summer city
in the entire South.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-20
PORTSMOUTH To GIVE MIR.
NORTHROp GLAD HAND

President William Northrop, OF the
Virginia Railway and Power Com
pany, will spend tomorrow in Nor
folk and Portsmouth on business in
connection with the street railways of
the tidewater cities, The Norfolk
Landmark OF yesterday indicates that
Mr. Northrop's two~hour stay in
Portsmouth will be marked by very
hospi,ahle treatment al the hands OF
Portsmouth folk The Landmark
says.
Mr. Northrop Will meet promi-
nent business men and city officers IN
the rooms of the Business Mems AS
soeiation. Secretary l. T. Van Patten
mailed invitations yesterday. Mayor
Reed has invited presidents Of the
board of aldermen and council ana
presidents and secretaries of local
boards and improvement associations.
The chairman and vice-chairman or
the street committee have also been
Invited.
.Ia his letter Mr. Northrop ex-
presses regret that he cannot spend
more time in Portsmouth. giving as
his reason for the short stay an I'M
portant business engagement in Nor
folk at noon
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-20
OPERATION PROVES
VERY SUCCESSFUL
BOISTERED BY BROTHERS.
BLOOD, JOHN SIMMONS
GOES UNDER KNIFE.

Having been given renewed strength
by blood received from his brother
Eugene Simmons, as a result of the
operation known az TRANSMISSION, sew
eral days ago. John simmons, prom
inent citizen of Matoaca, Chesterfield
county, near Petersburg, underwent
successful operation for throat trou-
BILE yesterday at Memorial Hospital
and is reported to be in a very sat
isfactory condition.
For some time past he has been
suffering from hemorrhage of the
throat that caused his family and
relatives much alarm. He WAS
brought to Memorial Hospital last
week and the surgeons deemed II
necessary for him to get additional
blood before going under the knife
And so his brother quickly volun-
teered. with the result that fully a
pint of strong virile life fluid passed
from one brother to the other after
arteries in their arms had been SUI
tured.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-20
INSURGENTS OUT II
r OF RESERVATION.
Continued from First Page,

Continued from First Pasel
against the President OF the United
States and opposing this law in the
name and for the sake OF the farmers
OF this country. / begin to think there
must be something in this bill which
ought to command the respect and
support OF every honest man in this
country"
Defends President.
TFe declared that it was not Priests
dent Taft. but a stubborn and los
quacious Senate that was RESPONSE
BILE for the extra session ag.s
He defended the President from
charges that he was taking too much
part in legislation. II honor the day
when any President asserts his legis-
lative as well as his executive power"
he said. Those presidents were
greatest who exercised to the fullest
their legislative as well as their exc
ecutive. power. The reason for this
Is that the legislative branch Of the
government, for some reason or other,
has been a disappointment to the
people who own the government. Tho
people have depended In every emer-
gency. and most times without dts
appointment, upon the force. charac>4
ter and initiative OF the executive"
Works. Of California hit out from
the shoulder, making 1t very evident
that while the composite citizen" de-
scribed by Jonathan Bourne may b.
in existence, the composite insurgent
has not yet arrived, After having
praised the reciprocity bill. Works
without naming La Toilette. said
IT have no desire or disposition to
condemn or criticize the President.
To do SO would not injure him. but
would inevitably react upon me. !
attribute TO him the same honesty
and sincerity of purpose that I claim
for myself whether we agree or not.
Nothing can be gained by personal
attacks on individuals. Personal
abuse or criticism Is not argument.
ANY reform movement, founded on
malice or hatred. cannot long stand
And much more to the same effec1s
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-20
FACES TRIAL ON
MURDER CHARGE

Especial to The Richmond vtrg'nian.)
CLIFTON FORGE. VA, July "a
The body Of Dona Nicely was found
near here to-day with two bullet holes
in the back OF the young woman's
head. The discovery was made about
two hundred yards outside OF the city
limits at the foot of mountain. She
was seen at a late hour last night with
Edward Hall and, after a short in =
vestigation. a warrant was swon out and
he was arrested.
The officers found him in bed with
his clothes on and apparently asleep.
He admits being with the woman at
the time OF the. shooting. but claims
that It was case of suicide. The fact
that both bullet holes were behind the
right ear and that the woman was
living with her arms folded together
with the fact that no pistol could be
found go 10 aisprote. this statement.
AT the preliminary examination Hall
was held for the grand jury and is now
in jail at Covington awaiting trial
Both parties live in this city. where
they are well known but are not prom
tnent. Hall offered no objection. when
arrested He is about twenty years
old. About a year ago, the woman at
tempted TO take her life and a short
while previously one OF her sisters
committed suicide.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-20
LAST TRIBUTE TO
J. PEYTON POWELL

The funeral of the late j Peyton
Powell. who died on Sunday last, took
place from the residence, No. 1l5 n.
Fifth Street on Tuesday afternoon at
s o'clock. The interment was In Hol-
lywood.
The services was conducted by DR..
Hersman. OF the Union Theological
Seminary. and DR. Latham. OF Centen-
airy NJ Z. church. MIR. Haddon s.
Watkins rendered several touching
solos.
Mr.. Powell was born at Cartersville,
Ga., on July 10. 1s4s. He WAS the son
Of Benjamin II Powell. and Mary
Browder, and the great sranson of
Col Peyton Powell. of revolutionary
fame. At the youthful age OF IA. Mr..
Powell entered the Confederate Army,
serving under Capt Henry Carter, OF
the Richmond HowitZers.
In business. this energetic citizen
achieved marked success. He was a
tsenlber OF the nrm of Courtney n
Powell, which sold out 10 Fouraurearl,
Price & Co. now Fourqurean. Temple
Il Co. Mr.. Powell was later the sen
Tor member OF the firm OF Powell &
Ivey, wholesale tohacconists, and was
also. FOR over twenty years, connected
with Lee Tweedy s. Co. tho we'll
known importers Of New York, retir
ing on account Of SlI-health about five
years since.
Popular and beloved by all who knew
him. Mr.. Powell had ever bright and
cheering word for all those with whom
he came in touch Though "a SUI
ferer for many years he was patient 10
the last.
Mr.. Powell was man OF strict IN
t.pri;x. and a most excellent citizen,
and his death is deplored by a wide
circle of friends
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-20
NEW POWER HOUSE
READY FOR WORK
r. AND n. MACHINERY is PRE-
PARED TO OPERATE STREET
CARS.

All is practically in readiness for the
operation of cars on the line of the
Richmond and Henrico street railway.
Machinery in the new power house of
the company at the foot of Louisiana
avenue was given tryout last night
and according to General Manager
Bailey everything worked In tip top
shape.
Practically the entire line from the
East End TO the other terminus in the
northeast section of the city was
charged with current, including the
lights on the Marshall Street vtaduct
whose radiance was so great that n
person could easily have read a news
paper in crossing the structure.
Six new cars arrived yesterday by
way OF the Richmond, Fredericksburg
and Potomac and will he delivered to-
day. Six additional cars are expected
within the next two or three days and
ii is stated that the officials will lose
no time thereafter in starting things
agoing.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-20
Ashland

Especial TO The Richmond virginian.)
ASHLAND, VA, July l9.-Ran-
dolph- Macon's president, DR.. R. e.
Blackwell, and President. DIR. S.
C. Hatcher. are both attending the
Norfolk district conference.
DR.. and Mrs. r. 3. Smithey have re-
turned from Amelia county, where
they have been on visit of ten days
to Miss Estelleo Sfnithey. '--- -.9'- 80
Mrs. Frank Seaton and children are
the guests of Mrs. d. r. Midyette.
Mrs. Frantz Naylor and daughter.
with Miss Caroline Midyette. will leave
to-day fer Cambridge, Nd. --
Howard Harland. of Jacksonville,
Fla. is visiting friends in town.
Lacy Hall. OF Alton. Va. is the
guest OF his sister. Mrs. Clyde Barnes.
The friends of Mrs. NJ. c. Smith.
who is Ill at the home of Mr., Leslie
Ellis, will be glad to know that she
Is improving.
Frank Vaughan Is on business trip
to North Carolina.
f. Il. Hartsook. Jr.. who has been
spending some time at Virginia Beach.
visited his mother here for few days
before returning to West Virginia yes
Iterday.
Mrs G. w. Harwood IL a guest at
the home of Mr.. Leslie Ellis
Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd Tucker and
Katherine Tucker are - Ocean yiSw.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-20
WELLS IS SILENT
ON NEW THEATRE
DOES NOT DENY. HOWEVER, He
WILL. DROP LYRIC FOR THE
EMPIRE.
HE GOES TO NORFOLK
WAXLERSTEIN, WITH s2O,OO0 AD-
VANCE MONEY, DENIES HE WILL
ABANDON EIGHTH STREET
PROJECT.

Jake Wells, head of the Wells the
atrical syndicate. passed through
Richmond yesterday on his way to
Norfolk. where he goes for the pur-
pose of getting work started on new
playhouse to he erected at the cor
ner of Tazewell and CRANKY streets.
White there was nothing given out
for publication during Mr.. Wells
short stay in the city relative to his
theatrical plans here, the impression
is growing that he will abandon the
Lyric Theater project, even to the
point of losing the sum of $500
placed in the hands OF Mr. Henry Wal
| ierstein, as earnest money on "a lease
of the proposed structure at the cor
ner of Eighth and Grace streets.
However, Mr.. Walerstein absolute
~ denies that the project has been
abandoned, Notwithstanding the active
opposition on the part Of the churches
OF the neigh borhood to the enterprise
on that site
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-20
CLERKS WILL LIKELY
MEET IN STAUNTON

To decide on the time and place
of the next meeting of the organiza-
ton, the executive committee. OF The
Virginia Clerks Association wifi hold
"a meeting to-night in Murphy's Hotel.
beginning at s O'Clock. 1t Is stated
that the meeting will probably be
held In Staunton.
The committee Is composed OF one
member from each OF the 1--WE geo
graphical sections of the State. as fol-
lows. From the Southside, III. p. Hut
cheson, chairman: Mecklenburg coun-
~: Piedmont, w, l.. Maupin. Abe
marie: Valley. Phil Fl. Gold. Win
chester: Southwest, Charles II. Denit.
Roanoke: Tidewater. Alvah II. Mar
tin, Norfolk county.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-20
BODY OF THAXTON
GIRL TO BE BURIED

4 Richmond woman whose tden-
tity has not been revealed yesterday
instructed Undertaken Thomas A.
Reddin to prepare the body Of Ola
ThaXton for burial and ship il 10
the Thax,on home In Raleigh. y. C..
agreeing TO pay the expenses of the
burial. shipping and other prepara-
lions for the burial OF the body.
Ola ThaXton is the North Carolina
girl who died al the City Home from
pneumonia In March following her
arrest ON a charge OF vagraney. Her
brother. Lee Traxton. who appeared
In Richmond several days ago and
announced his determination to learn
whether the body had been inferred
in potter's field or dissected by med
zeal students, has not been seen since
he left police headquarters. 1t Is be-
lieved Thaxton. was frightened by the
furore he created.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-20
RULES THAT CITY
SCREEN MARKET

Staff keepers i'll the cary markets
are not obliged to screen their stalls
from flies. according TO a ruling or
Police Justice Crutchfeld backed up
by an opinion from the city attor-
ney
a test case was heard in poitce
court yesterday. when Brady ana
Hardt were charged with having vio-
lated the city ordinance requiring all
food in the markets to be screened.
Justice Crutchheld said that he
felt obliged To dismiss the case in
view Of the fact that the city attor-
rev held that it was up to the city
to screen the markets, and not the
stall keepers.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-20
W0MAN's SLAYER
STILL At LARGE

Continued from First Page)
court. If YOU please" asserted Jar
rell and If 1t ever does the evidence
viii be properly turned over to the
court, but for the present the gun
stays with me-
Al this point in the debate, a news-
paper man who was looking down the
rnuzxle of the gun. politely inquired
of Magistrate Jacob IL the weapon
was loaded, the question causing every
one in the parlor to laugh and ter
minatinE the dispute over rightful
possession Of the weapon. Magis-
trate Jacob left the room and bega n
sending telephone calls in every di-
rection In an effort to locate Coroner
Loving. hui lts WAS not reached by
wire
Coroner Arrives.
After the lapse Of half an hour. a
black automobile was seen coming
down North street, and when 1t stop
ped before Magistrate Jacobs home.
DR.. Loving entered. He offered no
explanation of his failure to appear
at the proper time and none was ask
ed. Coroner Loving took a seat in
the center OF the parlor beside frail
mahogany colored table and seemed on
the point of opening the proceedings.
when suddenly he inquired for Judge
| Gregory 81
Judge j. NJ. Gregory is Common
wealth's attorney OF Chesterfield coun-
| ~. and after a whispered conference
between DR. Loving, Magistrate Jacob
and Special Policeman farrell, 1t was
decided that the presence of Judge
Gregory was essential to the inquest
Judge Gregory was reached at his
home by telephone. and after a Ions
conversation with DIR. Loving consent
ed to attend the inquest.
| There followed another delay while
Judge Gregory walked from his home
! to the Jacob home. and 1t was after
IL O'Clock when the Commonwealth
attorney arrived. Judge Gregory enter
ed the parlor. took q chair beside DR.
Loving and the inquest was about to
be opened when the coroner suggested
that all present remove their coats
because Of the heat In the room. A
Juror mentioned that It was much
cooler outdoors and another delay fol.
lowed while chairs, settees and stools
were dragged from the parlor, through
| the hall, over the front porch and
around to q side yard. where the,
Were arranged in circle. /
When jurors. officials and spectator:
were seated and the inquest was on the
Verge of being started. Coroner Low,
Ing rem embered that the services OF q
stenographer were necessary. He in
CURED u there va = -stenographsl
$50 ! p
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-20
SHIPPERS on VIRGINIA AIR
LINE DE.MAND LOWER RATES

Much interest is evinced in rail-
road circles fn=the rate rase OF the
Virginia Air Line Railway, which viii
come up for a hearing on July 26 be-
fore the State Corporation Commits
sion. The case Is the outcome of al
ltged Determinations in freight rates
to and from points on the Virginia
Air Line Railway. which Is the con-
Meeting link between the James River
division and the main line OF the
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway. Ship
pers charge that they are forced to
pay higher rate from points on the
Air Line than for a similar distance
on the main line. The defense will
he. II Is stated. that It Is more ex-
pensive to handle branch line than
main line business. and that there
fore the higher rates are tustifiabl
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-20
NEW BANK STOCK
R-sUBsCR|BED
FIRST MEETING OF sTOCk-HOID-
ERs TO BE HELD DURING
NEXT FEW DAYS.
CAPITAL IS INCREASED
TO ACCOMMODATES FRIENDS STOCK
MADE QUARTER MILLION
NATIONAL BANK OF COM
MERGE NAME ASKED FOR.

AT meeting held yesterday after
noon OF the gentlemen comprising the
syndicate which recently purchased
the Bank of Commerce, located at 800
East Broad street. where il Is operat-
cd as "a branch of the Bank of Com
merce and Trusts. Il committee OF
five was appointed to fix a date for
calling the first meeting OF stock
holders.
One of the most interesting fea-
lures which has developed in con-
neetion with the new organization,
and one which demonstrates the high
regard in which the movement is
held is the fact that the two hun
drcd thousand dollar capital has been
nifty thousand dollars over subscrib-
ed and in order that all who have
applied for stock may be acconmo-
dated. II has been decided To make
the capital round quarter OF a. nit
lion dollars.
Application for the charter for the
new banking corporation. which Is
10 be a national institution, has been
Forwarded to Washington and the
name of National Bank Of Comm cree
has been asked fgT. II is believed all
preliminaries viii have been COM
pleted in time fer the opening OF
business under the new regime on
August /.
MIR. Charles Hutsier will be named
as president of the new institution
and among the members Of the board
of directors will doubtless appear his
associates in promoting the purchase
Of the institution. Messrs, James O.
Scott Walter =. smith James IL
Gordon. Henry w. Rountree, NJ. Thai
hiuler and Henry Haase.
The capital stock OF 100000 orig
inally contemplated was underwritten
by Mr. Hutzler and his associates
The proposed meeting OF the stock
holders viii be held during the next
three davx, when all details win be
completed.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-20
BALLOON ASCENSION
FOR POLICE PICNIC

Announcement has been made OF
balloon ascension and parachute
drop at the annual police barbecue
at the State Fair Grounds on July
20 by Bicycle Policeman W. II Pal
mer and Prof. ]. III. Crew.
This will probably be one OF the
most entertaining. sensational and
interesting events Of the picnic and
viii draw hundreds of persons. Pal
mer has never made a balloon as
cension. but he Is willing to trust his
life in the hands Of Prof. Crew.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-20
TRUE REFORMERS SUE
PHILLIPS FOR $1,000
FORMER ROOkk EEPER OF So
Getty DEFENDANT IN
CIVIL ACTION

Memorandum of suit for $4,000
against l.. Il. Phillips. former book
keeper for the Grand Fountain, Unit
ed Order of True Reformers. was filed
yesterday in the Law and Equity
Court by counsel for this society the
understanding being that the declara-
ton Will be filed at a later date.
This action came close on the
heels OF an order from Judge Witt.
of the Hastings Court, directing the
police not to serve several warrants
on Philips charging him with forg
cries OF checks amounting TO $i60.75.
Judge Witt took this stand, be-
iieving that Phillips was being per-
secuted. and that an effort was being
made to have him Jailed for personal
reasons.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-20
ROYAL PAYS $4,000
FOR CARY ST. LAND

Z A Hamili has sold TO w l.. Roy
ali, two squares of vacant property on
Cary Street between trenshaw ana
Auburn avenues for $4,000. according
to. deed Of bargain and sale put to
record Yesterday in the chancery
clerks Office This same property was
sold by Mr.. Royal to Mr.. Hauiii sew
eral days ago, the former acting as
Substitute trustee fer Page Aylett
Royal, his wife
other deeds recorded were as fol-
lows: Matilda Winston To David Nc
Daniel. lot and frame dwelling on the
west line Of Duval Street In DuNal
addition sl.4oo.
". w Haley to George T. Govise, lot
and dwelling at COOS Beverly Street,
81. zoe.
Salvador s. Richards to John NJ
Goodman. part interest In lot and
house al feos East Main Street $1,000.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-20
DR.. MACON BRINGS
FIRST CASE HERE

pr G. Z. Macon. OF warrcnton, \. C..
v no recently began the practice Of
medicine in that place. following the
expiration OF his time as inferno al
st Lakes hospital. this city, brought
his first patient to Richmond yester-
day,
The patient was Jorn Burruss. OF
Warreuton who WAS suffering from
acute appendicitis. soon after his ar :
rival. Mr.. Burruss went under tn'
krIfe and is nov minus his appendix
He was reported last might To ot
resting exceedingly comfortably with
no prospects OF complications
lar. Macon graduated from the I'M
versity College OF Medicine last year
and soou af;erward was appointed In
terne at St Lukes-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-20
BUFFENSTEIN CASES
ARE ALL CONTINUED

The cases of Samuel BuTenstein.
David Davis and Annie Davis. who
were arrested recently on a charge
OF beating Mrs. Sophia Bufcnstein
during d dispute in the Buffenstein
confectionery store at 1904 West
Cary street, were yesterday continued
by Justice Crutchtieid unit! July a6.
Each OF the defendants was placed
under 500 bonds to keep the peace.
Mrs. Buffenstein claims that her
husband. Samuel BufTenstein. sold the
store to his brother law. David
Davis. and would have forced her
and her new born babe into the
streets IL she had not resisted.