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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-17
WOULD CHARGE
COMPANY $4,000
STREET COMMITTEE REJECTS
PROPOSITION TO ASSESS TRAC-
TON LINE sI,sOe.

By vote of nine to four, the council
committee on streets Thursday night
recommended to council that the Vir-
ginia Railway and Power Company be
charged $4,000 toll for it's cars on the
free bridge. A subcommittee recon
mended q charge of 3l,Sev, but the full
committee decided that this charge
was too small Those voting for the
smaller charge were Messra Don
Leavy. Ferguson, Gunst and Wonder
iehr.
The report of the Lynch investigat-
Ing committee as to reorganization OF
the city engineers ONCE was made a
special order for the meeting 10 be held
next Thursday night.
Application of the Bell Telephone
Company for right to lay certain con-
Quits was referred to a special commit
tee consisting OF Messrs. Bliley Moore
and sullivan. with the city attorney
and city engineer.
On recomme ndation Of City Engineer
Boiling. the committee authorized the
asking OF bids for corporation stones
10 mark boundry and survey lines In
Washington ward.
The proposition to require the Rich
mond and Henrica Railway to use the
power of the old company wherever II
uses Its tracks was tabled for consid-
GRAFTON at the special meeting next
Thursday night.
Assessor OF Damages Harmon was
directed TO submit a report on the pro-
posed Improvement to Alderman John
r. Grimes property at Twenty ninth
and Franklin streets despite the may
or's dtsapproval OF the scheme.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-17
MUST SATISFY COURT
HE is MOI DON JUAN
JUSTICE CRCTCHFTELD SO TELLS
COUNSEL FOR HUDSON, AGED
MAN ACCUSED OF NON.
SUPPORT.

According to Mrs. ]. u. Hudson, a
motherly looking woman, her hus-
band has been spending his earnings
on other women. Mr.. Hudson is a
venerable appearing gentleman, with
a long flowing white beard and dig
nified manner. He is employed at
times as a guard at the penitentiary.
He hasn't given me a cent except
10 pay my board for year. ! asked
him for money to buy medicine and
clothing. but he wouldn't give me
any, yet he can buy furniture and
hats for other women" Mrs. Hudson
told the court.
How DO you know this?" asked
Justice Crutchfieid.
Through counsel, White,
Mrs. Hudson produced letters, short
notes, picture postal cards and other
papers as testimony.
'.Where did YOU get these 2" asked
Gilbert Pollock, counsel for Hudson.
She took them out OF my pocket
when / was asleep" explained Hud-
son.
None of those letters are from
me and none of those pictures are
of me- put in Mrs. Hudson. zone OF
them ca'ied him my dear beautiful
There's woman who calls her
self Sheldon and another who calls
herself Woody, and.
The court stopped her while he ex-
amined The letters.
Because q man gets letters from
other women that does not signify
that he is doing anything wrong. de-
clared Justice Crutchfieid. Il get a
lot sent to me. pretty ones. too
Then he himself examined MIR. Hud-
son. The furniture he is accused of
buying. Hudson said, was bought for
friend in Norfolk who had asked
him to act as her agent. Mrs. Shell
don. he said. he had known since she
was a child. His wife was unreason-
ably jealous he declared. He had
married her only after a days court
ship at that.
Such marriages never turn out
happy commented the court.
Then he told counsel in the case to
bring into court March statement
of Hudson's earnings for the past year,
also q statement OF his liabilities.
Then we will see whether he has
been sQuandering on other women
money he should be giving to his
wife," said the court.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-17
HIRED ASSAsS|AS
To STAY BROTHER
CHAS. ID. PLYLER HOWEVER HAS
DEATH SENTENCE COMMIT
ED BY GOVERNOR.

RALEIGH. n. c., Feb. 1T.--Charles
Il. PlyIer, OF Union county, who was
to have paid the death penalty in the
electric chair in the States prison. gets
a Communication to life Imprisonment
from Governor Kitchen as a result of
pleas made for him Tuesday by Rev.
J. w. Little, Solicitor Stack and At
torneys Adams. Parker and Williams,
of Monroe. Plyler employed three
negroes to kill his law, Car
ter Parks. last June by enticing him
into the woods. getting him drunk and
then shooting him. Piyier admitting
that he watched from a distance to
see that the compact was carried out.
The governors statement of reasons
for Communication sets out that Plyler
was properly convicted; he and de-
ceased were enemies; threats had been
made by both; Plyler is blind In one
eye and claims he was afraid that in
difficulty he would probably be kill
ed owing to his blindness: after con-
viction he told the whole story i'm
plicating three others who are serv-
ing terms for second degree murder;
clemency was recommended by jurors,
Judge and solicitor and the judge who
tried his accomplices as do many citi-
zens.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-17
COMMITTEE VOTES TO
REJECT ORDINANCE
PLAYGROUND COMMISSION Is
DEALT HEAy YELLOW BY
COUNCIL MEMBERS.

The council grounds and buildings
committee Thursday night by unani-
nous vote rejected the ordinance pro-
viding for creation of q playground
commission which called for an office
at the city hall with a salaried secre-
tary in attendance. The committee
was of the opinion that the cost OF
operation would be too great on the
small appropriation.
The report on Fairgrounds for the
year 1910 was submitted as follows:
Central-Enrolment 500: average
attendance. ia: no accidents.
Elba~-Enrolment, 412: average at
tendance, 1853; no accidents. Improve
ment OF health and conduct OF chill
dren marked.
$50; daily at
tendance, 100; no accidents. Great
Improvement Of health and interest
shown by patrons.
Observation-Disclosures $50: attend
ance, 100: one accident---a boy be-
came dizzy and fell from seesaw.
breaking an arm. The mother and
physician exonerate any one from
blame.
Randolph Enrolment. $50: aver
age attendance, al; special provision
for crippled and motherless chill
dren.
Springfield--En Enrolment. Lib: aver
age attendance. 226: no accidents.
80 ". M A.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-17
CHARTERS GRANTED
BY COMMISSION

The following. charters have. been
granted ~ the State Corporation
Commissi on:
kwass Il Gross Co, Inc. Cf Roa-
noke, Va. Harry
Gross, president. Pocahontas. Va: j
/. kwass. secretary and treasurer
Roanoke; J. A. Peters Roanoke. Cap
ital tock-Maximum, $4,000, mini
mum, $4,000. Objects and purposes
Liquor and tobacco business.
Prophytol Chemical Corporation
Richmond. Va. Incorporators--S. w
Meek, president. r. X. Tyler. secre-
tary and treasurer, Il blizzard
all OF Richmond. Va. Capital stock
Maximum. Sic. ooo; minimum, $1,000
Objects and purposes--Manufacture
tooth powder.
An amsndnaaat-w issued ta- char
ter of the Stuart Land and Cattle Com
pany, of Virginia, decreasing capital
stock from 100000 TO ssss.0oo
Changing location of principal office
from Saitvills 10 Elk Garden. Other
amendments, changes or alterations:
Increasing Its real estate limitations
to le6,800 acres.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-17
w. Il. FLETCHER AND CITY
LOSE IN DAMAGE SUIT

In the city circuit court late Thurs
day afternoon, verdict and Judgment
for $500 in favor OF the plaintiff
were rendered In the $4,000 dam
age 'suft Of Marie e. Schonberger
against Contractor w. f. Fletcher and
the city of Richmond Miss Schon-
berger alleged that she sustained
serious Internal injuries several years
ago as a result OF stumbling over an
obstruction in the roadbed of a street
in Fulton.
On previous occasion when the
case Was Tried, the plaintiff was
awarded $4,000 damages. This YER
dict however. was set aside by the
court OF appeals.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-17
LEAGUE
HOLDS RECEPTION
CLEVER YOUNG LADIES DE
LIVER REGULATIONS WITH
GREAT EFFECT.

Under the auspices of the Rich
mond branch Of the Woman's Tenn
perance League of America, re-
ception was held in the home of the
Richmond Conservatory Of Music In
East Grace street Thursday night, the
entire recitation feature of the pro-
gram being carried out by members
of the Richmond School Of EXPIRES
sion of which Mrs. w. e. Thurston
Is principal.
Young ladies who recited are as fol-
lows: Miss Marguerite Stoltz, FLY
ing Jim's Last Leap" Miss Ethel Las
sitter. ''Alonzo's Love Letter.; Miss
Aline Hord. THE vagabond Prince;
Miss Nan Crawford, His First Re-
citaf'; Miss Miriam Douglass, "Reu-
ben Rose"
Other recitations were delivered by
the same young ladies with grea,
effect.
Refreshments were served during
the evening and the occasion was pro-
nounced one of the most successful
yet held under direction OF the w
T. l.. of A.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-17
MAD-DOG SCARE
IN SINGERS GLEN
ARMEL POSSE IN PURSUIT OF
RABBI BEASTS--MANY
ANIMALS BITTEN.

HARRISONBURG. VA. Feb. IT,
A mad dog is at large In the Singers
Glen section to-day and men and boys
were out well armed In pursuit. The
dog strayed from the northern part
of the county--the Brooks Gap Sec
tion-which has been in a state of ter
ror for thee weeks.
Two rabid animals got loose three
weeks ago and before they were killed
they bit a score of other dogs, hogs.
cows and horses. A number of these
have in turn gone mad and the con-
dition OF panic and terror Is extra
ordinary.
No man ventures out without a
gun or a club. and Clusters store. In
the Gap. presents the appearance OF
an arsenal every day when the peo-
pie of the neighborhood gather there
and stack their weapons.
1t issfe ported that two persons have
been bitten. Two dogs are now at
large and il is feared that many more
will be seized with rabies.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-17
FIVE THOUSAND
STOVES IN ORCHARD
AUGUSTA COUNTY FRUIT GROW
Err EXPERIMENTS ON PLAN
TO SAVE CROP.

URAY. VA, Feb. 17.--An expert
ment new to the East will be the forth
flying of the immense apple orchards
of James Craig. of Augusta county
against frost this spring.
The orchards will be supplied with
5000 oil stoves, two under each tree
Mr.. Craig viii erect four large tanks
in the orchards, each holding 5000
gallons of oil. This will necessitate the
employment of large number of men
ito keep the rstfIiSs trimmed ard ag@FEa-
ing" in seasons when the chances are
favorable for the killing OF the fruit
buds by frost.
The innovation will cost Mr.. Craig
several thousand dollars. though from
research of these methods by large
orchardists in the West he is convinced
his experiment viii be a paying one to
him.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-17
FRIENDS CONTINUE
To CONGRATULATE
NEW FIRE COMMISSIONER STILL
GETTING HANDSHAKES ON
EVERY SIDE,

Mr.. John Mann. Jr., the newly
elected fire commissioner from wash
tngton ward. Is still receiving con-
gratulations from his host of friends
for the clever manner In which he de-
feated Mr.. Joseph Sorg for the posi-
ton on the fire board. The race.
while exceedingly friendly, was one OF
the most interesting and exciting con-
Quoted In Marshall ward in many a
day.
MIR. Mann was formerly q member
OF the board OF aldermen from Mar
shall ward and 1t was partially due
to his large personal acquaintance
among the members OF the city coun
ell that he achieved the victory.
He has always been active in pro-
noting the welfare and interests of
his home ward and he win doubt
less fill the position OF IRE commits
sion with distinction and credit to
himself and his constituents.
Mr.. Mann succeeds Captain G..
Watt Taylor. who died recently.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-17

day by Mr.. J. J. Owen. director OF
farmers Institutes for the State OF
Virginia MIR. Owen was introduced
by Division Superintendent w. w
Edwards. and made a very interest
ing and entertaining address
Prof. s. FL. Hedges delivered two
scientific, but practical, addresses on
Soil Improvement" and Corn Breed
ing" or How to Increase the Yield
of Corn Without Additional Cost"
The exercises We're well attended
and greatly enjoyed by a large num-
Der OF farmers who We're present. as
well as by Inc large number OF farm
ers who were present, as well as by
the students In the advanced classes
in the High School.
The audience was impressed by the
addresses which Prof. Hedges made.
He is a past master IN the work in
which he is engaged. and is accom-
pitching much for the advancement of
the agricultural interests of the State.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-17
WIDE TIRE ACT
is NOT A LAW

That the act known as the wide
tire law" which was passed by tho
boardsof supervisors of Hcnrico coun-
~ to go into effect in May, 1911, is
not a law and viii not be a law until
voted for at a general or special cleo
ton by the voters OF the county be.
came known Thursday to residents OF
Henrico who were preparing to fight
the IN easure
A county official who ~ we'll versed
m such questions lis Responsible for the
rtatement that the issue il not likely
~ come up at the next election as the
question is one that the people must
be educated up TO. 1t is believed the
measure would be defeated at the polls
II presented at the next election.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-17

ittLp FOR UNION MET

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17.--So wide
spread has the interest taken by the
labor unions in the terrific Finish
fight" for the life of unionism at Los
Angeles. Cal. become. that officials of
the American Federation of Labor had
high hopes to-day Of realizing their
plan of raising 100000 to finance the
struggle.
In statement signed by Samuel
Gompers. president: Frank Morrison,
secretary. and the individual members
Of the American Federation OF Labor
appealing for contributions, the situa-
ton is described as Follows:
1T has been clearly demonstrated
that there exists in Los Angeles a deep
laid and sinister plan inaugurated and
being carried out by the Merchants and
Manufacturers Association Of that city,
acting as subsidiary agent of the
National Association Of Manufacturers,
and that the plan has for its purpose
of war OF determination OF the organ
ized labor movement Of the Pacific
coast and the crushing out OF the
American spirit Of manliness and inde-
pendence.
1T Is not necessary to recount the
struggle of years against the printers
union OF Los Angeles for 1t Is well and
generally known. Last May the EN-
pioyers provoked contest with the
brewery workers. A month later in
June, the contest was made upon the
machinfsts. moulders, boiiermakers,
patternmakers and all others in the
metal trades. as well as upon the ieath-
er workers. Union men of Los Angeles
were forced to take up the cudgel. not
only In defence Of themselves, but OF
the workers who were not members
OF organized labor. 1t was a struggle
to secure a living wage and humane
conditions.
Union men and non-unionists alike
are standing shoulder to shoulder in
Los Angeles to defend. protect and
promote their interests and their rights
the rights of manhood, woInanhood
and childhood.
THE organized labor movement OF
the continent, the American Federation
of Labor, at its recent convention in
st. Louis. after full consideration by
unanimous vote resolved to- appeal to
the organized toilers of America for
moral and financial assistance. and this
appeal Is now made to all who love
justice and liberty, to aid the workers
engaged In the contest in Southern
California and along the Pacific coast.
All members of organized labor and
friends are urged to take up this appeal
promptly and to organize a system by
which voluntary contributions may be
made.
Each days receipts will be trans
rnitted promptly to our needy brothers
on the Pacific coast. The cause is Just
the need imminent. and contributions
should be as generous and prompt as
possible"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-17
SEALED VERDICT
IN TAX MATTER
NANSEMOND COUNTY GRAND
JtRY'S REPORT RAISES NEW
QUESTION.

SUFFOLK, VA. Feb. 1.-THE
question OF how far al grand jury
may extend the tax probe into citi-
zen's financial aafrirs arose yesterday.
A sealed verdict rendered by the
Nansemond county grand jury, which
was investigating the alleged improp-
er enlistment OF personal property,
was opened by Circuit Judge McL.e-
more. The report mentioned tho
names of men who acknowledged
they had money IN banks, but who
refused to tell how much. The YER
dict told. too. about summoning bank
cashiers. one of whom lately declined
to reveal the relations of his bank
to patrons.
The report said 1854 witnesses were
examined, many OF whom voluntarily
increased their enlistments
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-17
MALONE ELECTED
LIEUTENANT OF co. A

NJ. III. X. Malone. formerly a member
OF the Third New York Infantry, who
saw services in the Spanish american
war. was unanimously elected second
lieutenant Of Company A. First Regi-
ment Thursday night to succeed r. e.
Johnson. who resigned after fourteen
years service with the Virginia voiun-
teers.
The election was followed bysa sup
per and speech-making, after which
Major l. T. Price battalion commander,
presented Lieutenant Maine with one
Of the new company. pins. Captain
Tony Miller, IN old time member OF
Company b was also presented with
pin. .l.i
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-17
lNsURGENT LEADER
PREDICTS TROUBLE
INTERNATIONAL COMPLICATIONS
SURE TO ARISE SAYS GEN
81 ERAL BERTHoLD.
IL -------.---.---
OBJECTS TO FAVORlTISM
SAYS INsURRECTos WILL BE AT
BOUNDARY LINE TO GIVE
FEDERAL. TROOPS HOT
GREETING.
OBJECTS TO FAVORlTlsN

4 LOS ANGELES, CAL, Feb. IL
Simon Berthoid. leader of the Next
can insurgents operating around Mex
tcali. Mexico. who was thought to be
personally leading his men in repuls-
ing the federals, has been in Los An
geles purchasing arms and ammuni
ton. Before he returned to the Dor.
der to-day Berthold gave the United
Press the following statement regard
ing the Mexican situation:
(Copyrignt, 1911, by United Press.)
BY SIMON BERTHOLD.
sb Mexican instructor General.
! International complications are
likely to result from the present sit
uation. Stranger things have happen
ed than what will happen unless the
policy of the American State and WaI
Departments regarding affairs along
the Mexican border is altered.
& For week ] have been in Los An
geles to see If something can be done
To stop the interference with our at
fairs by the border officials General
Bliss Issued an order that we must no,
cross the border to purchase supplies
and we thought that was as far as
the United States dared to go. But
we have since learned that permis-
sion has been given TO the Diaz gov
eminent to move Its troops across the
border.
l want TO say that II this course ID
persisted in there Is going TO be In
Sensational trouble. Does the Amer
lean government expect insurgen,
Mexicans to retire to the mountains
and allow these federals transported
across American territory 10 occup,
Mexicali.
Not IL have anything to do with
ID. The insurrectos at Mexicali viii
be waiting at he American line ready
to fire upon the Mexican federal
troops as soon as they come within
range.
This undoubtedly will precipitats
international trouble. but nsverthe-
less what any man who believes In
his fight rights would do will be done
by the insnrrectos.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-17
SIX DROWNED WHILE
SMUGGLING CHINESE,

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 1z.--At Least
SIX persons were drowned of the coast
south of San Pedro In an effort TO
smuggle party OF Chinese ashore, ac-
cording to O report at the Angel Island
Immigration station yesterday. ,5,.,.,
- - The Information came from Inspector
Frank Ainsworth, In charge of the I'm
migration cutter Orient, which has
been patroling southern water In an
effort to check the smuggling OF Chi
nese from Mexico.
Early last week Ainsworth gave
chase to a power boat, which he sus-
pected to be loaded with Chinese. The
power boat steered shoreward. and put
or a yawi with about six men. The
avn eaPsixed, and AinsHorth believes
all on board were drowned. The power
boat escaped in the fog.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-17
OFFICERS INSTALLED
BY KHORASSANS

New officers were installed We'd
nesday night at the regular meeting
of Beni-Mora Temple, Knights OF
Kaerassa.ss by Royal T'ri1ls ice John Il.
Gilman.
John u. Murreil and Joseph l..
Creery were elected royal princes and
Mr. creery was elected TO represent
the temple ut the next me. ting of the
Imperial Palace. Toledo. O.. in Al
gust.
Royal Vizer Hooper announced the
following appointments; Joseph ~ C.
Taylor. mokanna; John r.. Lightfoot,
mahedi; Horace A. Hawkins. direc-
tor: j. l.. Patterson. custodian OF
properties.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-17
CONTINUE CASES
TO MARCH TERM
BONDS OF CHARLES HALL DAVIS
AND CARTER BISHOP RENEW
ED IN HUsTINGs COURT.
MISSION AIRY RALLY
METHODIsTS PLAN ELABORATE
PROGRAM--HUsTfN COURT
BUSY ON MINOR
CASES.
MISSIONARY RALLY.

Especial to The Richmond Virginian.)
PETERSBURG, VA, Feb. 17,--At
Thursdays session of the Hastings
Court. February term. the cases of
Messrs. Carter r. Bishop and Charles
Hall Davis, who were indicted Wed
nesday afternoon and released under
bond of $4,000 and $4,000, respec-
lively were continued until the March
term.
Bonds were renewed for their APP
pearance.
Prepare for Rally.
At the Washington Street Meth
odist church Friday night meeting
of the laymen. official mem ers and
leaders will be held for the purpose
of preparing for the big missionary
rally in the churches Sunday. Drs.
Beauchamp and C.. r. Reed and Bish-
cp Collins Denny will make addresses
in the large churches. Sunday after
noon 1t is proposed to have a mass
meeting of Methodists In the interest
OF missions, at which time promi-
nent ministers and laymen will speak.
Presiding Elder J. X. Jolliff is work
ing diligently to make the occasion
one of great moment and interest.
Revival Grows In Interest.
The revival at First Baptist church
continues to grow in interest. Large
crowds are attending and much good
is being done. The music is of high
order and the preaching of DR.. Walk
er shows exceptional ability.
In Hastings Court.
The grand jury returned indict-
ments Thursday against J. L. Miller,
James Carpenter, G. w. Lawson and
Preston Ross, colored. and Z. H.
Boisseau. At the Hastings Court the
ref $rsn T.
was sentenced to ninety days in jail.
J. l.. Miller. colored. was found guilty
of the larceny OF ten bags .of peanuts.
valued at $3.50, and received SEN
tence Of eighteen months on the pub
lie roads. Preston Ross and George
Lawson, charged with the larceny of
SIT from the person Of James Char
ity. when tried. We're found not guilty
and were discharged. The case of
John Marks. charged with selling IL
quor without license, rendered Yer.
dict OF not guilty. Mr.. Marks was
represented by Mr.. Robert Gillian,
Jr. The court then adjourned until
Friday.
Bridge Club Meets.
The Thursday Bridge Club met
Thursday with Mrs. Waverly wilkins
on Washington street, and were de-
lightfully entertained. Prizes were
won by Mrs. McClevy. Mrs Gray. OF
Norfolk. and Miss Ramsey. Guests
included Mesdames William A Bragg
j. J. Chisholm. Walter II. Kevan
Preston Roper, Alfred Gray, James
McClevy. Pryor Jones. Misses Bessie
| stratton, Margaret Ramsey and Alice
| Spicer.
The usual Saturday afternoon re-
ception and hop viii be held to-mor.
i ut T. Hob 4
to serve are Mesdames f. Is. j. Whit
more. Q. G. Hinton, NJ. C. Hall, ]
r. jolly. Hatcher Seward. +. c. Spen-
Ger. Misses May Claiborne, Mary s
Booth, Margaret Gill, Lucy Friend
Annabel Hays, Anna II. Jolly.
Miss Sally ID. Hays was the hostess
Thursday afternoon for the young
! ladies Five Hundred, her guests be-
ing Misses Goode. Whitemore. Ruth
/ Percivall, Nan Cuthberts Fannie. Har.
TReod.' MAufy Binford. Margaret
Banks and Alice Hays.