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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-21

THE STATES BUGABOC

Los ANGELES, oct 20.--Judge
Walter y. Bordwell this afternoon
cleYerly avoided handing down a de
cision in the cases OF opinionated jul
rors in the trial of James Il. McNa
mara, by calling Veniremen under
challenge To the stand for further
examination The court made this
technical move VIXEN both the prose
cution and defense had completed eN-
animation Of the twelve men in the
jury box. and further business could
not be transacted until some action
was takan.
Otto A. lessen, landscape garden
er. was the first Venireman called TO
tne stand. lessen had been chat
lenged by the defense when ne de-
clared he entertained a strong bias
and prejudice against labor unions,
and tnau he hau a nxea opinion as
TO the cause OF the Times explosion.
[ nder the skiliIM questioning OF
the court, lessen admitted ne could
not give Mcnamara a fair and i'm
/ partial trial, and on this admission
! he was discharged from further ser
vice.
| MIR. George w. Mckee, also under
challenge by the defense, was next
called. The court had some dIItl-
Guilty in getting him into a direct ad-
mission. He was still being aues-
toned when court auJourned until
Monday. The case o. A. r. Mcln-
tosh, under challenge by the State.
Will be heard next week
The State Bugaboo.
When court adjourned tonight,
Robert t. Balm, siAty-five, a carpen-
ter, Los Angeles; Seahorn H. Man
nlng, slXty-three, a farmer of I'M
periai Valley, and r. u. Green, fifty.
fruit grower, of Pomona, had been
passed by both sides All three VIII
probably be victims of peremptory
challenges. Capital punishment
proved the state bugahoo o-day
and nearly every vonireman exam
med expressed scruples against it.
Handwriting Expert IL. c. Osborne,
OF New York, has been employed hy
I the District Attorney to give testi-
mony In the Mcnamara case. 0s-
borne has been here several DAYS
making signature comparisons, and
claims the handwriting of James e.
Mcnamara is Identical with that OF
j. b, Bryce, who figured in the par
chase OF explosives prior To the Times
disaster: osborne became an author
lty during the Moline case
1t was learned to-day that Hotel
Clerk Diekeiman.' who identified
James Is. Mcnamara. after his arrest
as man who registered at the New
Baltimore hotel the day prior to the
Times explosion, and five other State
witnesses are being held by the pros
equation al Avalon on Catalina ISL
and
Another piece Of evidence arrived
here to-day from San Francisco in
the shape of package Of laundry
left at the metropolitan barber shop
py j. y. Bryce. Proprietor Rod!kpr
Of the Metropolitan WAS in the court
earlier in the week and identified
Mcnamara as the man VINO appeared
at his shop about September 20.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-21

CHEER AT PARTING


ne trip OF the Atlantic Deeper
WATERWAYS Association down the
.--.-,
uA' 80 VIC h"eS'S
"f the Richmond Chamber Of Com
ruerre was an UNQUALIFIED success
ri - ,s,
AK g" " "'"'F 1--WE
sates and their wives and daugh
feis were escorted on the voyage
through the heart of Virginia by some
three score or more Richmond ladies
and gentlemen acting AS n committee
- speed the parting guests upon their
WAY
Mrs Christian A. Clarke headed the
ladies committee and Mr.. w. 7. Reed
mas the chairman of the committee
Of the Chamber of Commere on the
boat trip.
The weather VAS somewhat threat
eElng when the Puah"ntss pulled out
tr7H hcr birth here Yesterday morn
ING. hut the rain soon ceased and the
visitors enjoyed the historic scenes on
the banks Of the James To the utmost
Arriving at jamestown the sun came
out while the visitors trod the sacred
soil where the American nation was
born and representative government
first saw the light Of day.
AT Newport News the Nor'h caro-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-21
RICHMOND AFTER
BIC CONVENTION


At the meeting next Friday night
OF the Central Trades aand Labor
Council the report from the COM
mittee on annual convention Will be
received and acted upon This coma
mittee was appointed to look into
the feasibility of securing, or at least
making the effort to secure, the neIt
annual meeting of the national body
for this city.
The general BODY has already eN-
tended an invitation to the national
body to meet in Richmond next
year. and It's delegate, +. w .Blakey.
will deliver the invitation to the
body at its meeting in Atlanta on
November ~.
There are about 1000 members
of the national body. This means
that nearly two thousand people Will
gather in Atlanta for two weeks
session. For many of O. delegates
take their wives and daughters along
and many Independent visitors at
tend the meetings.
The committee will report next
Friday night that they shave receiv-
ed much encouragement. Business
Manager Dabney, of the Chamber
Of Comm cree. Will go to Atlanta to
advocate Richmonds claim. Invi-
tations win be carried from Cover
nor Mann and Mayor Richardson.
and the City Council will send a
mem Der to invite with the local
Trade snad Labor Council, the ma
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-21
MINISTER FACES
DEATH TRIAL ON
DAY SET To WE'D
Continued from FIRST Page )

NCoHtliiueu IlUtn FIRST PaEe1
completed his story. Within five min.
utes Chief Dugan, Superintendent
watts, several uniformed policemen.
the detectives and police steno-
grapher were in the automobiles
speeding toward Brookline.
AT the Brookline police station they
were Joined by several more officers
and the squad sped to the Edmands'
nome The cars stopped several yards
from the Edmands' estate and Su-
perintendent Watts went alone 10 the
front door. He rang the bell, pound
ed on the door and shouted but no
one stirred within. A detective was
then sent to telephone to the house.
but the telephone was out of com
mission. After long conference
with Chief Dugan the superintendent
decided TO wait until daylight and
II they were not admitted then to
force an entrance.
The officers formed a Gordon about
the house, behind the shrubbery and
flower boxes with which the Edmands'
lawns are. dotted. Dawn broke, re-
Neaiing the strange spectacle of the
pa latial residence OF one of the most
highly respected families of Brook
line impreganably surrounded by the
police.
AT 7 o'clock Superintendent Watts
ana thief bugan again rang the door
bell and this time thoir summons
was answered by Mr.. Edmands him
selt. clad In a bath robe and Slip
pers. When the officers told him they
had tried during the night 10 arouse
some one MIR. Edmands explained that
he had heard the bell and the knock
ing, but had remained in bed believ-
ing the men outside were interviewers
who had been seeking Rev. Richeson
since the death of Miss Linnell.
Ncighbors Look On.
BY this time the servants in the
neighborhood had witnessed the
strange proceedings and aroused the
residents, Windows We're thrown open
and dozens looked on discreetly.
Mr.. Edmands was informed bluntly
of the object Of the visit and at once
directed the policemen to a room on
the second floor. where he said Mr.
Rieheson was asleep. He was found
in bed but awake. pale and haggard
When told he was under arrest ON
charge of causing the death of
Avis Linnell by administering cyanide
Of potassium. he showed no emotion
and made no comment farther than
to say:
"Ali right. I'll he with YOU pres
entity, sit down while ! dress.
Herewith he got OUT of bed and
proceeded to dress in a neat blue bust
ness suit lie performed his toilet
carefully and when he turned to the
policemen who acted as though they
We're his honored guests. and said:
II am ready" he presented the same
immaculate appearance that had gain
ed for him the title that good look
ing minister.
The minister and bis captors went
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-21
STABBED NEGRO
TO THE HEART

Lewis H. Hodnett. eoiored, who lives
in the rear of sos East Main street was
stabocG u, tne heart shortly after mid
night last night, by parties unknown.
His wife, Ella Hodnett, is held until
further investigation can substantiate
statements she made to the coroner
las night
Hudnelt came home at a late hour
last night and shortly afterwards his
wife called for help. Not receiving an
answer she put the man to bed. with a
wound in his heart and called for the
police.
The woman declares a colored man
Harry French, visitor to the home,
committed the murder. The police viii
locate French they say, without trou-
BILE
A significant fact is that Ella Hold
nett came home early in the night with
a wound in her shoulder inflicted with
knife. She also had a black eve She
Is said to have received the injuries at
1912 East Main street
The ambulance was summoned but
the man was dead when it arrived
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-21

works LETT behind the dead /
viii continue To bear witness
career. and viii bp "a greater
r1ent even than his loving frien.
erect 10 his memory.
There is said 10 be already II
an effort TO raise coTdriput.
love and esteem. which VIII HI
In suitable way tor erecting
memorial 10 BISHOP, Van Tic
and his work.
Among the incidents NJ Tia {
yesterday Was the fact that
the service started the Churei
packed, aud long before tho
Clusion Of the services thousand.
turned away for lac kof room
Not only was the funeral att
by hundreds Of lucai Catholics,
we'll b3 many who came fro
parts of the state.
Clergymen Officiating.
The bishops and priests oftit
at the REQUIEM high mass vi
follows: Gelebrant. TT. Rev. /
briefs. deacon OF mass. the Rex
O Farrell: subdeacon Of the
the Rev. G. L. ponahoa.
priest. the Very Rev. J. i q
a administration: preacher tbe Rt
q. +. Macs. dissolution. His Era
James Cardinal s,ihhons. AIS.
M the grave. The n, Rev r
Meorsc haert. masters az eeren
the Rev. u. r coleman tba /,
a. Nagri n n the Rev
Charles - x r acoIv.ss ~,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-21
ON
DEATH OF MR.. DAVIS

At meeting of the board OF direc-
tors of this Young Women's Christian
Association, held October II, 1911, II
nas resolved that in the death OF
MIR j. O. Davis this association has
lost one OF its life Gong personal
friends, who AS a member Of the ad-
visory board, rendered faithful and
untring service.
Therefore. lie IL resolved. That as
God in His unerriug love and Wis
dom has called him from his sphere
Of service here that we bow humoiN
with submission 10 His VIII.
That we extend to his family our
loving sympathy In this. their time
of bereavement ard that a copy ct
these resolutions he sent to the fam
ilv, a copy spread on the minutes OF
our ASSOCIATION. and copy be sent
To the Richmond daily papers Tor pun
ltcation
MRS. A. f.. RAHM,
MRS. X. n. THOMAS.
MRS. F. +. RENNIE,
Committee.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-21
SOLEMN CHANTS MARK
SERVICE OVER PRElAT[

Continued from First Page.)
of the sanctuary next to the cardinal
The bishops as well as the cardinal
We're clothed in their scarlet robes OF
office. The priests wore the cassock
uniform and surplice.
There We're no fowers at the ser
vice. according to a request Of the
dead bishop. There was also no music,
ether than the chanting of the priests.
which added peculiar sadness to
the entire scene.
The array OF high dignitaries was
the greatest that has ever been seen
in this city before. The cardinal and
bishops were nearly all personal
friends ofathe dead bishop. and this
Vent more than their mere presence
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-21
CHARGE
is DISMISSED

Especial to The Richmond Virgtnian.)
ROCKY MOUNT, y. G., Oct. co.
Through admissions of two young girls
here to- gay the charges of assault pre-
ferred against Mr.. J. X. Jones. OF this
place. We're withdrawn. 1t had been
claimed that he committed an unpro-
arrested. but dismissed AZ il was
stated BY the girls that the case Was
= nut lpp Job" n
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-21
BIG MEDICINE" DID NOT
CHEER
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CONTINUED from First Page)
President, owes it as an obligation to
the people to break up this monop-
oiistic tendency.
MIR. Taft was accompanied here by
Senator Warren, a wool grower, OF
Cheyenne, who wants the tariff on wool
Kept as high as the people will toll
crate II, Congressman +. w MondelL
the only representative Wyoming has
and staunch Taft supporter. and
Governor Carey, "A progressive who. al
though supposed TO DO in sympathy
with Taft, has not announced him
self.
Waiting For Sentiment.
Governor Carey Is waiting 10 sound
out the sentiment of Wyoming be-
fore deciding whether he viii come
out for La Toilette or Taft for tho
1912 nomination. AS the La Toilette
boomers have not penetrated very far
into Wyoming, it is upcertain IL any
delegate for the Wisconsin Senator can
be marshaHIi.
During his stay here President Taft
is the guest of Congressman Mondeu
who has the biggest house ia iowa.
perched on top OF hill.
The President made only two other
stops III his travel through north
eastern Wyoming. Early in the day.
he dropped off at Sheridan, where he,
struck a baby blizzard Some several
thousand of the s46s Inhabitants OF
Sheridan, including Curley. an old In.
dian, the only survivor of the Mas
sacre of Clusters scouts, and Big Med,
ieine, Curley's chief, stood AT the curb
and watched him pass. They failed
To show any keen enthusiasm over the
President, not a ripple OF applause
greeting him.
The President spoke to 1000 people
in a shed put up for revival meet
ings. and then Went on To Gillette
where ne spoke 10 goo plainsmen from
the rear platform of his private car
MIR. Taft starts to- morrow on a tour
of South Dakota, winding up at Rapid
City.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-21
DEATHS.

'Etf.--ioied. at her residence, No. 706
North Twenty seventh street. Thurs
day, october ~. I9i1. AT a23 J.. NJ.
Jane snfSord,~ sife OF A. &. Peay. She
lsagas, beside her husband, one
daughter, Jennie: one sister. Mrs. NJ.
=. Eel, two brothers, G. II. and r.
g. Murray. 70 mourn their loss.
funeral from Union station Method
list church Sunday afternoon at 4
o'clock, Friends 81 family invited
70 ssIe1d
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-21
The Weather

Forecast for Virginia: Unsettled Sat
urday' and probably sunday, with 1c-
casional light rains Saturday in central
and eastern portion
North Carolina; Light local rains
saturday. Sunday generally fair
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-21

uo"Hstdlia ara were met in the IL
brary by MIR, Edmands. with whom
MT. Rlcheson was permitted to hold
"A brief conference The minister
then Retained a prominent Boston
lawyer oWr Tho telephone and ask 9
ed that Miss Violet Edmands, his
fiancee, be called to the library
Mr.. Edmands found his daugh-
ter in the reception hall. where she
apparently had come when she real
lied what was transporting within
the adjoining room.
Parts From Eiancce.
pNiiul, intensely dramatic
scene followed. The young women.
attired in IL dressing gown, her hair
falling over her shoulders and her
eyes dilated With a wondering, star
tied look. entered in advance OF her
father and rushed straight into the
arms Of the young clergyman. For
moment the officers took their
eyes from their prisoner Two min
utes later the minister, between his
captors. left the girl sobbing hys-
terically, walked to The driveway
and took seat in o..e of the Wait
Ing automobiles.
The automobiles were driven TO
the Boston police headquarters in
Penn berton square, where great
crowd had gathered to await the
coming Of the clergyman. News of
the arrest had spread to ali parts
of the city. aand the chauffeurs had
difficulty in plotting their machines
through the throng.
This ihronE saw step from the au-
tomobile tall handsome young
man, not yet thirty years old. with
thick black hair and impeliing fea-
lures. His head was bowed slight
~, but this was the only indication
that he felt any EN- barrassinent
Makes No Statement.
inside the station the prisoner was
reminded that he had certain rights
and was asked If he had any state
ment To make. He replied that he
had not and waived a reading of the
complaint against him. He spoke
in calm. even pleasant, manner
The hearing in the municipal
court last three minutes, whereupon
he was committed TO jail to await a
rearraignment on October 81. AS
the magistrate pronounced the words
October ST. the prSoners lips
curved in an almost inperceptible
CULVER and pallor spread over hts
countenance, only to vanish before
the majority OF those In the room
had seen 1t. October 81 Is date en-
graved on hundreds of invitations
TO attend the accused pastors we'd
ding in the First Baptist church at
Newton Centre. in full view OF the
drug store from which came the
poison that is alleged to have kill
ed girl who had expected to be a
bride.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-21
OBITUARY
John Il. Anderson.

SCoITSNIlLE VA, oct To-
Captain John Il. Anderson died at
his home near Scottsville, Tuesday
evening al 6 O'clock. He WAS ninety
two years old and was one OF the
most prominent and honorable eiti-
zens Of the community. The burial
took place a, the family hnrying
ground Thursday afternoon at $50
O'Clock. He was a member of Scots
willie Lodge. No. As. A, r. x A. NJ,
and WAS buried with Masonic honors.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-21
OVERCAST SKY
CUT ATTENDANCE
TODAY Is LAST DAY OF THE PET
ERsBJRG soUTHsIDE FAIR
EXHIBIT.
HIGH COST OF LIVING
VISITORS TO FAIR HAVE TO PAY
BIG PRICE AT REsTAIRANTs.
PREPARE FOR FOOT
HIGH COST OF LIVING

Especial TO The Richmond Nirgin.sn.)
PET ERSBURG, VA, oct. 20.--An
overcast sky which all day threatened
rain. after ID few drops had fallen this
morning, cut the attendance to- day
al the Southside Fair to between
three and four thousand. The fair
grounds looked almost deserted after
having had between $4,000 and 10000
visitors yesterday. Those who went to
the grounds were well repaid by the
fine racing card, and by the fireworks
display tonight. The night attend
ance was but little larger than that
of the day.
Tomorrow, the last day of the fair,
Will be probably as large a day in at
tendance as was yesterday. 1t will be
as great day from the viewpoint of
those who love horse racing, two spe-
cial events being carded: The gentle
mems riding. and driving races. In
the running race will be the members
ing in club colors. This race was
scheduled for to-day, but was post
poned The driving race is open to
gentlemen drivers in the fourth con-
gressional district. and the county of
Chesterfield. The fireworks display OF
tomorrow night will be the finest or
the week, 1t was announced this at
leIHopI1.
Restaurants Raise Price.
Visitors to the fair. and citizens of
Petersburg who are forced to take
some OF their meals each day down
street are complaining because prices
on things served In some of the restau-
rants have jumped IS to 100 per cent
above prices obtaining for the same
articles of food a week ago. Some
OF The restaurant keepers are busy
explaining to their regular patrons
how the high cost of meats and vege-
tables have affected their prices but
these explanations are not satisfying,
and several are seeking out new eat
Ing places. where prices may be found
more reasonable. 1t Is predicted that
specially printed menu cards will be
thrown aside and former prices will
return next week
Sentenced to Jail.
a. Goodwin, alias Stirling the
young man who Tuesday secured a
room for fair week at the house of
+. IL. Blick, on North Market street,
and then slipped out during the night
with gold watch and s24 in money
owned by Mr.. Blick. and who was
arrested last night by Detective Ser
geant Heelan and Pinkerton detec-
tive al the Norfolk and Western de-
for Norfolk, was this morning sem
fenced to four months in Jail for petty
larceny.
Prepare For Football
Coach Gillian has been working the
boys on the High School team up Ia
such form that they expect to easily
win from Chester High School here
tomorrow afternoon. Chester held the
locals to a 0 to tie two weeks ago.
The game will be called at o'clock
on the ball grounds on Mckenzie
street.
state Senator A. r. Hobbs, Of Prince
George county. who has been mention
ed as q candidate for the nomination
Tor Congress in the Fourth district. In
petersburg to-day declared he will not
he q candidate. He stated he believed
however, that he could make a good
run for the nomination. and that he
could carry the four counties IN his
State senatorial district.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-21
Dick Walton,

Especial To The Richmond Nirginan.,
FMPoRIA. VA, oct. 2e. Mr.. Dick
Walton. wen known citizen of
Wyche in Brunswick county, died
Thursday night, aged fifty years His
burial viii take place near his home
to- morrow He was never married.
and leaves no family of his own.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-21

as church officials at the ceremony.
Following the impressive mass. the
cardinal took his position al the head
of the body Of prelates. facing the
congregation with four bishops as
sisting with their ministers at each
corner OF the caSket
Mexico Missouri message., 1911-04-27
Rube.

You will also find Rube, the
famous black jack formerly owned
by R. H. CawthOrn, who is well
known as a fancy breeder for
premium mules. He is the sire OF
more show mules than any jack in
the State. Season at $40 TO insure
living colt.
The owner of one of his prem
inm colts at Centralia, Mo-, last
season refused 1925 for same.
The above stock will make the
season of 1911 at Rose Hill stock
farm, seven miles northeast of
Mexico, two miles north of Little
by Station and one mile west of
Littleby church. Care taken TO
prevent accidents, but will not be
responsible if one should occur.
Positively no Sunday service.
Mexico, Mo, R. F. d. 4; Union
Phone Line No. g.
J. r. SHOOK.
Mexico Missouri message., 1911-04-27
Administrators Notice.

Notice Is hereby given that letters of
administration on the estate of Zoe
Walker, deceased, were granted to the
undersigned by the Probate Court of
Audrain County, Missouri, on the 9th
Cay of April, 1911. All persons hav-
ing claims against said estate are re-
quired to exhibit the same to the IN
dersigned for allowance within one year
from the date of said letters, or they
may be precluded from any benefit Of
said estate; and if such claims be not
exhibited within two years from the
date of this publication, they will be
forever barred.
JOHN w. HOWELL,
April 18th, 1911. Administrator
Mexico Missouri message., 1911-04-27
Imported Percheron Stallion
Grandois (725S3) 1926.

The Imported Percheron Stallion
Grandoise (72jS3) 1925, blue
grey, weighing about 1000 lbs, a
champion Prize Winner in
France, one of the choicest and
largest imported percheron
stations in America. lie is real
peaches and Cream boy, one Of
Iams' famous "Top Notchers. "
He is the best imported percheron
in Missouri. You should see him,
he will do his own talking.
Terms: $l5 to insure living
colt. Failing to return mares
each three weeks forfeits insur-
ance. Parting or selling mare also
forfeits insurance
Pedigree; Foaled April 30,
1906; bred by NJ Lenoir. depart
ment Of Sarthe. Sire: Coco
(5247l) by Besigue ll96O2), by
Brilliant 11l-1l116 (29l9J by
Fenelon 1852 (3s), by Brilliant
1871 (755), by Brilliant 1899
1850 by Coco HID by
Vieux Chaslin (713), by Coco
l7l2), by Mignon l715) by Jean
lie Blanc (739). Dam; Thebaide
(334lD, by Due Deauville
GO232), by Confident 3647 (390,
by Brilliant 1871 (755), by Bril-
liant 1899 (756), by Coco IL
(7l4), by Vieux Chaslin (7l3), by
Coco (7l2) by Mignon (715), by
Jean lie Blanc (739).
Mexico Missouri message., 1911-04-27
Harry Erisman Dead.

Harry Erisman, IS years of age,
died at the home of his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. G. C. Erisman. in
this city last Friday. His afhic-
ton was kidney trouble. Besides
the parents one sister, Mrs. Teni
Helms, survives him, Tie funeral
was held at the home Sunday az
ternoon, conducted by the Read.
ers of the Christian Science
church, The pail bearers were
Winans Middleton, Elliott Gun
Harry Owens, Lawrence
hunkel, Reggie James and Mason
rinsley.