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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-07
GETS MUCH BOOTY
Thief HrcnIs Window Of watkins ot :
trcl G0MiuMnN and StcnIs l;uuLs.


= large plate glass window IN the
store OF the Watkins -ottren Com
pany, i3ll-l3 Fast Main Street. was
broken yesterday morning some time
after 6 o'clock, ana more than 500
worth % property WAS stolen.
Tie plate glass window was wrecked.
The goods were within easy reach
after the glass had been sinpshed. and
the thieves got away without dith
Guilty Part OF the property was re-
covered Yesterday by detectives, and
is now at police headquarters.
Last night negro attempted 10
hreak Into the office OF the Baltimore
Hrlck company, on the Osborne Turn
pike according to the night watch.
man, Cirrus Bossieux, but was frus-
,ratcd IN his effort. Bossicux Informed
police otiicer tina, he Knocked the
hnrglar ~ the head With hammer
ana that the latter escaped. IT wa.
tliouGht that The man who broke into
'ne Watkins -cottrcil Company and tn,
man Wh" ATTEMPTED To break into the
| brick eon1rany'S place might be the
same, bnt tile night Waterman OF the
latter niacc WAS unable Ia furnish any
cues on which the policc could work
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-07
PISTOL AT HIS HEAD
II. ID. Thorpe Alleged TO Have AtteInpt-
ed Suicide In Park Hotel.

II. ID. Thorpe Alleged TO Have Attempt
ed Suicide In Park Hotel.
For fear that he would attempt
again to end his life, Detective-Ser-
Seant KeIlam yesterday afternoon ar
rested r. 3. Thorpe in the Park Hotel.
after the latter had placed a revolver
at his head and run negro porter out
of his room.
Thorpe is alleged to have called for
drink and then to have run porter
down into the bar. The latter reported
the alleged strange actions of Mr..
Thorpe. and the head porter went up to
investigate. AS he got into the room,
Thorpe, it is said, was standing in The
middle of the floor with a revolver
placed against his temple. The negro
wrcsted the pistol away from Thorpe.
and a scuffie ensued; but the porter had
the pistol, and managed to escape from
the clutches OF the apparently demcnted
man. Hc reported the occurrence to
the management, and Sergeant X ella m,
who happened to be in the hotel on an
other case, thought 1t better TO take
Thorpe into custody. The latter re-
fused at first, 1t is said. TO believe Ser
geant Ikellam was detective He
was convinced when he saw the patrol
wagon.
He was locked up OH charge of
being drunk.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-07
TELEGRAPH MEN HERE
Western Union OtlcinIs on General
Inspection Tour.

" S''f'F 0HIVIf VH10iWTH III EItNCTUI
Inspection Tour.
General Superintendent A. G. Worth
an District Traffic superintendent G.
M Therrell, District Plant Supcrin-
OF the Western Union Telegraph Com
Hany arrived in the city Yesterday on
a general inspection tour. They are
~ the Jefferson, where they took din
ner last night With tile local officers
Among matters being discussed by
me oiilcers are plans for the removal
o. the Offices from the present loca-
ton. l2lI East Main street 10 the
4 raVelerS Insurance Building, now be-
ms constructed at ilo6 East Main
street. The party probably will spend
today in the city. and then viii leave
ioi he inspection Of other Southern
Offices :
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-07
FEBRUARY TERM TODAY
United states circuit Court Of Appeals Ready

NHIttH Statcs Circuit Court Of Appeals Ready
for Work.
Judges designated 10 hold tho Fehruarv
term OF The United states Circuit Court Of
Appeals. which onens this morning. arrived
IN Richmond YESTERDAY. They were Circuit
Judges Nathan Golf, Of Charleston w Va ;
ana >. G. Pri'chald. Of ,Nshevillc, X. c. and
Dislilct Judges William II. Brawley of
Charleston. s. c.: Aston G DAYTON ~
Philippi W. Va. and II. G. Connor Of VIII
son \. G. Judge John s. Rose OF Baltimore
IS also here
The case in call to-day will he No. s5s-
LA O. Jackson, .annelian'. VS. 4, p. White
H. r.; 9. Jackson V b. Archer, II. q. Nyo,
tltizen's Trust and Guaranty COMPANY Of
West virginia and the Citizens Trust and
Guaranty Company of West Virginia tr,,s-
tee. nppelleas. James j. Mcclure of Park
orsburg, W. Va, and Seth r Mccormick
OF Wniiamsport. Pa, arc attorneys for tho
appellant. William Beard ". H. Wolfe .Tr
and V. b. Archer. OF Parkcrsbnrc nro az
torneys for the appellecs. This case is an
appeal from the United States Circuit Court
Tor the Northern District of West Virginia
l'arkers burg.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-07
BANKRUPTCY CASES
Merchants Produce ConlDany Files yolun.
tnrS pefifIoD


Nhnmeli c. Boyd trading rs the Mer-
chants Produce Company. and also as W. c..
voluntary bankruptcy in the United Statea
District Court. with liabilities OF seo1oo4l.
me largest creditors are w. &. Forbes G.
Company. to whom e due se.632 TO- and the
Planters National Bank which holds notes
aSGresatinE $500. endorsed by w. j.. Boyd.
ASSETS OF sH.632SS are claimed BY the petit
toner. Most OF the latter consists OF stock
on hand and debts due Oh open accounts. Il.
NJ. Long Is petitioner for the BIZ nkrupt
homas 5. West. an engineer and fireman
OF Richmond. has also filed petition in
bankruptcy. His liabilities arc s272oi. assets,
$50. Alfred r. Cohen Is attorney.
Another petition filed Is that OF ". A.
.hHiklcy. OF South I'M. Meckienhurg county.
Liabilities OF s3.n02. Is are claimed whiia
assets Of the petitioner amount to sss9. 90.
Hiram Wal is aftnrnnt.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-07
BARRIERS WIN CONTEST.
Coiored Singers Compete for Chnmpiun-
AhIp at 81. LmEe'h HILL

No'c'Ou s'HUcTh compete fOr Chm mp3On-
ship ut 81. t.uke'A Hall.
Nlth seven quartets competing the
William B. Smith contingent took all
the prizes IN the colorcd singing con-
test at st. I4ukc's Hall last night The
All star Four, which has heretofore
carried everything before it, met its
Maierloo when IT went UP against
smiths barber shop singers. and the
razor handlers walked of with the
coin. In The solos also the Smith dell
esation were winners. ". Il. Smith, ,Ir
taking the prize over Joseph scott, the
former being pronounced the best bari
tone in the contest.
n spite Of the bad weather tho
crowd was large, and there were al
most as many white people as there
were colorcd The quartets. which. for
the most part, With the exception or
smiths were from the tobacco facto-
ries. did their best and won round
after round Of applause, All kinds OF
songs We're sung, from the cid planta-
ton melodies 10 the modern hits
smiths quartet demonstrated the fact
that IT was the hest trained. but there
Was LITTLE difference between the native
richness of the voices competing
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-07
CASES APPEALED
Norfolk itesfnurnnt I.snpioyc Got $3.50
for Being DumnIOeh.

On his plea that he was seriously iured
ana damnihed,' John l.. Skinner secured a
verdict OF $3.50 damages against ~ T.. Bett-
man IN the Law and Chancery Court of Nor
,"!h: beti!nan, who trades as the Postal
Nuilct, DIRECTS 70 paying this sum- and was
yesterday granted writ OF error In the
supreme Court of Appeals
skinner was instructed TO clean windows
and mounted step-iadder for this purpose
SAID ladder being. according TO the evidence
unednipped with traces. il fell with SKIN
ncr. hrca King his leg.
-; G. )eanc was granted an appeal from
decision Of the Circuit Court Of Greene
county, IN chancery. against Marceiius and
Emma Turner. The Turner's sued for posses
sion OF land which Deane claims under A.
succession of deeds going back to 1910 The
comp'ainants claimed title under a decd
from n commissioner under a survey ma do
in 1881. About go acres is involved
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-07

tions by denominations follow
ioal'tisi ...........- -. 80
Episcopal ............ l2.U
Christian g2S
Methodist Observation-Disclosures. i3o
lnnoun;,e,;cni &c ma amount SAs So
AUDITORIUM By Rcv. j. Calvin stewart.
j.. D.. pastor OF tile Church of the
Covenant. Rev. -. Clay Lilly, d. d..
Instor Of the Grace street Prcsbyte-
rian Church, presided At the closing
session. which was attended By less
than 200 mon and women.
On account Of illness Rev. II. u. c..
Aaclnchlan. j.. u, pastor of the sew
to have spoken, was unable to be pres
ent.
Those who made addresses of the
work which is being done by women
in furthering the cause of missions
included Rev. S. c. Hatcher pastor
OF Broad Street Methodist Church; Rev
James w. Morris. ID. D., and Rev. K. j..
Nottingham. -. D., secretary Of the
Board Of Foreign Missions OF the
southern Baptist Convention.
Held MIN? Meetings.
Meetings III behalf Of the movement
and in commem GRAFTON of the iiftieth
anniversary OF the foundation OF the
hrSt womcn's missionary society were
the ProteStants
The ceremonies Of the day began in
the First Baptist Church Miss Flor
cnce Miller discussed tho ..story OF
missionary work. which she pro-
nounced TO be the .'crys,a lization of
enthusiasm into effort and cnlisting
sentiment into subscription OF time,
money and personality
UNCONVENTIONAL reports showed tho
work TO have progressed splcndidly
in this city. The reports were read
by tho following workers: Mrs w. j.
Maybec, Methodist; Mrs. II. r. Atkins.
Christians; Miss Julia C. Emory, l;pis-
copal; Miss Edith Crane Baptist. ana
Miss Jane rutherford. Presby terian.
Mrs. J. I. Campbell, a returned mis-
lift Of women in this work and re-
ferred especially to the progress made
In Korea.
Emery Versus Missions.
Mrs George W. Oliver, of Roanoke.
State missionary. Of the Christian
Mrs. Helen b. Montgomery spoke on
the subject, How TO Interest Women
in Missions"
Miss Dane, during the course OF a
speech, produced huge chart show
ing the amount Of money spent an
nauliy in this country by members OF
the fair sex for tinery and Injuries.
and, compared With the amount spent
by women in mission work, the figures
were startling.
missionary from Brazil. Or. Mary r.
Noble and Mrs. Lucy w. Peabody were
other speakers yesterday.
In the afternoon there We're dcnoui-
national meetings in various churches.
The big, chorus at the Sunday after
was directed by Walter C. Mercer, and
not by Arthur Scrivenor, as published.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-07

. DAVIS Iiincs. roland Baker. Edward ".
Jones and Clarence r. Woodward we're In
the city Circuit Court yesterday on habeAs
cnrpus proceed ncs hut damage suit
was IN PROGRESS tho conv!cts were rcmandcd
To the state PenlientIary and the case viii
be heard on Saturday. The merits o. tho
were no, considered Tho four
convictE arc represented By n. ". Hudson,
OF Norfolk.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-07
MASS-MEETISG FOR
BEILEvUE SCHOOL. Tonight

ihcrr VIII be mass meeting OF tho ma.
cry Han tovcr station ~ this evening ~
s;l5 o'clock. Miss Ada Van Stone Harris an
educator OF national reputation assistant 10
Superintendent, Chandler in primary and
kindergar.e zen work. Will address the meeting.
az VIII other prominent speakers
This meeting Is In the interest OF Tho nov
school building. for which an appropriation
has been asked of the Finan nee Committee
or tho City Council.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-07
w. T. X0OU G. T. 8, S
11 S5sg $3.50 & $500 SHOES sMe P :
sw- REMARE or SUBSTITUTES. ~zsa

w H. Douglas shoes cost more to make than ordinary
shoes because higher grade feathers used and Sc
!ectca with greater care every detail in the making is
shoGmakers in this country These the reasons why
y. Douglas shocsarc guaranteed to- hold their shape
LOOK ana ut betr and longer than any other So
or s4.oo shoes Sou can buy 800
W J." Douglas shoes sold through his own stores
IN the principal cities and by 600 retail shoe dealers
i yom cannot obtain the genuine W. l.. Douglas shoes
II yonf town, writn for cataog showing how to order
charges prepaid w. l.. DOUGLAS. Brockton Mass
W. 1" DOUGLAS. Nichmond store. u2a i.nst nr
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-07

nn Iity Nifc"lt Count opened FOR tho For
.uniE ,rnn Yesterday morning the docket
pcths Chl'ed ana number OF cases snt Tor
MAJ MAJ. me court then ven, into the triaI'of
me sii!t Of susan r, Rohle,ler aenins, M
NltGinid Hallway and Power comnan,. ~,
alleged damages from nm accident Il, ,.,i ~,
cotnpensa Hon Is asked In th. alln 81 81 nn1
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-07
Transfcrs License

Guiseppi Brucc!ni Yesterday Transferred
his Stale and city liquor license 10 the Eli.
Distributing Company 10 West Duvai street.
The transfer effected in the Hustings
Court and there recorded.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-07
Unlawful Deta:ner,

An action 81 unlawful de,ainer was fled
yesterday in the clerks office OF the Law
and Equity Court by Rosa F. Toone against
Ing and lot. situated $40 West Grace
Street. near the Intersection OF Harrison
Street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-07
sues l.n,,nnI1n,nn

Notice Of sun was fled yesterday in Tho
clcrk's office Of the Law aud f:utitv ,-o,,r'
oy j Randolpii Marshall against Co,inc,i,nan
John T. Powers and The city nf Rich,nnnu
as sci been filed. y" i'N
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-07
Erect Car BprDe.

building permit was issued yesterday in
the office OF tiuildhg Inspector II. p. Beck
10 the Richmond and Henrco Railway Com
oany to cree, brick and reinforced concrete
car harn on the company's line near the
National Cemetery Road to cost st5.hon.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-07
MUSIC IN PARKS
Chambers Municipal Committee 10 Pass on
Question To- Morrow.

Chairman Jaitles r G1rabn. u the cham
Pr q 9ommsree in4ntlra, committee. has
morrow afternoon a; 40 otiock Among
3ther th;Hss The toufn!iieq win consider tho
questions or music til the parks and she
appointment Of Il p2ay ErEUnd 'coinrlissIon
q HiHt t4;;i'E ~ tfie convention committee has
been called for TueSday February II. SO
.o.inulaie PATS ioi ihc s2r!ng convention
COUNTY Supervisors 10 Meet
RE reo!uary meeting OF Tho Board or su-
oervfsors o. Hcntub c6urty will he heid III.
morning Al y oc.CA
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-07

James River fmpro, cmont
The GOuncii Committee on improvnn,on,
ne James River VIII meet al the civ Haii
te-n!Rht at O cloak. -
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-07
storekcepcrs Meet To-y,ol,,

storekcepcrs Meet Tonight.
ne monthly meeting Of the Siorekenpers
and Storckeepers' GuaGers Aasoc!a,!on for
the Second Virginia District will take place
tonight in the Central Labor Hall.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-07
Arrest. Inst Nicht,

Charles Hargrnve was arrested last
night on a charge of shooting w. a.
Henderson,. Both are colorcd The
alleged shooting occurred some days
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-07

ago.
Eddie White, colored, was arrested
on charge Of assaulting Ben Boiling
with a knife. ta.lit
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-07
BAP list S GIVE
LARGEST AMOUNT
Head List OF Contributions to
Woman's Foreign Mission
airy Fund.
.EPIscoPALIANs COME NEXT
Total Raised as Result Of Jubilee
Meetings Is SASS Fare
well Services.
EPIsc0PAL|ANS COME NEXT

AS result of the jubilee of the
Women's National Foreign Missionary
Societies. which ended last night.
Si,51S was raised by the workers OF
Richm d to aid in preaching the gos-
pei in heather lands. The contribu.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-20
FEDERAL CAVALRY BUSHES TOONNEGA Rebel Activity in the North Took the Federals By
 Surprise

Chihuahua, April 1s.-One thousand fed eral cavalry left here today for the relief of Ojinega. They will proceed by train to Palomir, thence 90 miles overland t'' OJinega The insurrecto activity in the north found most of the available fed eral troops here unprepared for what was about to happen. Now there is a general outward movement to meet the nsurrectos.
 Word from the interior of the personal participation of Francisco I. Madero, tue nsurrecto leader. in the fight makes It less probable he will change his move ments in order to confer with his father on peace proposals. It is possible the father by horseback may be able 10 place himself in touch with the leader. Peace possibility. as viewed here. is grow ing more remote.
 The death of Creighton puts an end to one of the most picturesque fighters ih the insurrection. His reputation ex- tended all over Mexico because of his activity in blowing up railroad bridges. One of his latest exploits was to march with the small force from point north of Chihuahua City almost to Juarez, leaving behind a trail of burning bridges and then effectively haltlng the Mexican National railroads operations from here northward.
 It developeds today that 14 American prisoners, on their last days march .n Chihuahua, had nothing to eat. For 3d hours they were without food as they marched afoot on the hot desert through blinding sand storms This. however, was due entirely to the exigencies of war and not to any neglect Fortunately for them all the prisoners were in ex- cellent health and they arrived here in good spirits.
 United States Consul Letcher inter viewed the men individually and saw that they obtained all necessary sup plies The first thing the prisoners asked for were soap, matches and tobacco. Four dollars worth of tobacco was consumed in a couple of hours. Owing to the ex- cellent climate here the prisoners in the'r cells have plenty of air and light.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-20
THE BELL MURDER
 CASE GOES ON TRIAL

Columbus, Miss, April 19.-(Special)- The Frank Bell murder case Is set for tomorrow morning but the trial will not be commenced before Monday as the spe- cial venire will be drawn tomorrow and they will be ordered to report Monday
 Speed Hill of Winona has been en- ployed by the prosecution since it has been definitely learned that illness will prevent K. T. McConnico of Nashville from being present The legal lineup in this case will be z. P. Landrum of Co., lumbus, Buck Oliver of Tuscaloosa and Walter Neesmith of Verncn, Ala, repre- scnting Frank Bell, the defendant, who is charged with having shot and killed the two Duncan brothers at McCrary, Miss. last october. Shed Hill, District Attor- ney Brooks and County Attorney Sturdi- want will prosecute.
 Both the Bell family and Duncan fam
 fly are highly connected and the case will be bitterly fought from all angles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-20
PERCY SPEAKS TO
 MERIDIAN AUDIENCE

Meridian, Miss, April 19.-(Special)- Every available seat in the large court house auditorium was occupied tonight and standing room was at premium. The occasion being an address by United States Senator LeRoy Percy, who spoke about two hours in the interest of his candidacy for reelection to the Senate. Mir. Percy was introduced by R. H. Bour- deaux, Jr., young lawyer of this city.
 In his criticism of Vardaman, Senator Percy was quite sarcastic and the ap- plause that greeted him when he made such reference showed he had his audi ence with him. He also paid his respects to Bilbo, declaring the state senate had stamped him a scoundrel and a bribe taker. He said that Bilbo, who is can didate for lieutenant governor, and Major Vardaman were indissolubly connected with each other and that in the coming primary any man who voted for ono should vote for the other.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-20
PRESIDENT TAFT IS UNABLE ID ATTEND Logan W. Page Will Be Present at Roads Con-
 gress, However

Washington, April 19-(Special)-Presi dent Taft will be unable to go to Birming- ham to attend the good roads conven- ton and tonight authorized The Age-Her- aid to so state. The President will to- morrow prepare a letter regretfully de- clining the invitation. An engagement in New York about the same time, com bined with public business, prevents the Presidents accepting.
 Director of Good Roads Page today ac- cepted the invitation to attend the good roads convention.
 The foregoing dispatch, received last night from The Age-Herald Washington correspondent. will be heard with regret by the citizens of Birmingham as well as the active good roads workers. It is considered fortunate, however, that D1- rector of Public Roads Logan W. Page will attend.
 He is one of the foremost authorities of the day on the subject of good roads, and his address will be one of the important factors of the congress.
 Another distinguished visitor will be John A. Barrett. the director of the Pan American union at Washington. Director Barrett was invited to attend the con- gress by Dr. H. A. Elkourie, J. o. Thomp- son, N. w. Scott and President A. c. Jackson, while the Birmingham delega- tion was in Washington several days ago, and he gave these members his positive assurance or being present on the oc- casion.
 The executive officers of the Good Roads congress yesterday mailed invitation to all 67 of the various probate judges over the state, urging each to attend the con- sent his county. The mayors of each of the 130 incorporated towns and cities in the state were also invited and requested to appoint the delegates to the conven- tion. Secretary Rountree stated yesterday that he would direct his effort mainly in the remaining time toward bringing a large home delegation to the congress. He is anxious to have the state well rep resented, and he thinks for the present that the United States has been pretty well covered
 The delegation which went to invite the President have returned, and they were being awaited that call of the ad- visory board of the congress might be is- sued to definitely arrange all the prelitnf- nary details of the congress.
 pr. Joseph Hyde Pratt, state geologist of North Carolina. writes Secretary Roun- tree that he will be delighted to attend the congress and further that he has ap- pointed 25 delegates to represent the state at the convention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-20
NEGRO CONFESSES
 ID BIG ROBBERY

Meridian, Miss, April 19.-(Special.)- Allen Scott, a negro coach cleaner at the union station, has been arrested and has confessed to the theft of a sack containng 1000 silver dollars which dis appeared from a truck of the Southern Express company at the union station February 9, while a truckload of coin was being transferred from one train to another The negro Jerked the O. pound package of silver from the truck, put it into croker sack swung thls over his shoulder and walked home
 where he buried the money. He bought horse and buggy from liveryman Saturday and paid s2OO in silver dollars on the purchase. This led to his arrest by Detective Monnette of the police de- partment, and the latter won reward of s2O0 offered by the express company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-20
START CAMPAIGN TO
 COMPLETE Y. M. c. A.

Huntsville. April 19.-(Special)- Committees were appointed last night Ut a dinner given the boosters in the y. M. c. A. building to conduct the campaign for s15,oOO that will extend through the week. The dinner was given by the Woman's Auxiliary and young ladies were the dainty wait resses. serving a tempting menu. w. R. Hutton. chairman of the executive committee. was master of ceremonies and in brief address stated the ob- ject of the campaign which is to se- cure enough money to complete the building and equip 1t properly. The progra amme included addresses by c. L. Gates of Atlanta. V. T. Grizzard of Nashville, and w. s. Frost of Hunts vile. Much enthusiasm was aroused and 1t Is predicted that the money will be raised readily.