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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-10-06
Judge De Lacy Warns
Boys Against Cursing

John Brown. colored, about fourteen
wears, living at 426 P street northwest.
was arraigned in the Juvenile Court
last evening for cursing. Judge De
Lacy gave him good talk and dis
missed him with a warning.
Colon Bowden, alias Colon Giddings,
a white boy living on Third street, be-
tween n and o, southeast, was up on
the same charge. He also was dis
missed with a warning.
John Holman, a white boy of four
teen, living at 800 Fourteenth street
northwest, failed TO appear for trial on
n charge of Gisorderly conduct, and
forfeited his collateral of 81.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-10-06
Octogenarian Buried.

Funeral ceremonies for Mrs. Regenia
Buese. eighty-twO years old, who dur
ing her earlier life was a prominent
member of the various German organi-
cations of the Capital. were held from
st. Mary's Church this morning at 8
o'clock. Interment was in Congression-
al Cemetery.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1911-12-09

Mr.. Arthur Theriot lost . horse
caused by q swelling of the throat
and eight small dogs which he be-
lieves was due to the bite of q
snake.
Boys Blue Serge Suits at redu-
csd prices are offered by Schwartz
at his New Store-Duohamp bull
ding.
Mr.. j. F. Ferran returned home
tho latter part Of last week after
spending several days in New Or
leans, where he had gone to meet
his cousin, Mr.. Paul Fsrran who
came from France. Mr.. Paul Fer
ran will spend some time here at
the home of his uncle. Mr.. j. B.
Ferran.
BOYS SUITS of ALL KINDS are
offered at Special lnducsment
Prices by K. SCHWARTZ, at the
New Store - Duchamp building.
Come and see what We are Offer
ing.
Mr.. Sidney Flsrty was acciden-
tally struck last Friday by Mr.. r.
P. Mitchsl's automobile. 1t sp-
pears that Mr.. Michel had in
some manner lost control OF the
machine which struck Mr.. Flsrty
With some force and threw him
against the curbing. He was on
Iy slightly hurt.
Judge +. u. Power was called to
Now Orleans last week Oh account
of the sickness and death of bis
father, Mr.. Philip Power. who died
on Friday December 1st. Mr..
Power was aged 76 years and lived
in New Orleans ell his life. He
was q confederate veteran. belong
ing to Chalmette Regiment /. and
Company B. Pointe Coupee Ar
tillery.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1911-12-09
NOTICE..

The undersign hereby give notice that
they will apply to the Mayor and Town
Council Of st. Martinville. for permits
siOn to continue the liqnol business al
the present place OF business. on Corner
Main and Bridge streets. commencing
January 1st. 1912.
BONN GROCERY Co
st. Martinyille. La, Dec. !, 1911.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1911-12-09
NOTICE.

The undersign hereby give notics that
he will apply to the Mayor aud Town
Council Of st. Martinyille. for permits
sion to continue the liquor business at
the present place Of business. on MAN,
between Bridge and Hamilton streets
commencing January 1st 1912.
p. j. GARY.
st. Martinvtlle, La, Dee. ]. 1911.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1911-12-09
SATURDAY, Dec. 9, 1911

"A committee appeared before
the Police Jury Monday asking
for an appropriation of $1,000 Ia
make tho preliminary survey OF
tho proposed railroad to run from
New Iberia through st. Martin to
Eunioe or some other place to
connect With the Santa Fe Rail.
road. The progressive member
from tho fifth ward, Mr.. A. Cham
psgns voted against the appropri-
alton and Mr.. j. w. Bsguaud tho
mum member OF the Fourth
Ward, would not 60 on record in
this matter - voting against this
proposition. abstsined from vot.
ing. which. in our opinion is Just
a. bad - vothing against. Why
should these representatives of
the people vote against . demand
made upon them by, we may say,
the entire population of this Sec
ton of the parish, and when tho
town of st. Martinvills 10 willing
to tax itself heavily to secure this
Droposed main line of railroad
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1911-12-09
NOTICE.

The undersign hereby gives notice
that he will apply to the Mayor aud
Board of Aldermen of the Town Of Parks
for permission to continue the liquor
business at the present place OF bust
ness. commencing January lst. 1912.
JOSEPH SOLARI
Parks, La. Nov. %, 1911.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1911-12-09
NO HUNTING.


Having rented Mr.. Cleric
Gauthier's plantation, l here
by give notice, that hunting
on said plantation is strictly
forbidden.
G. J. GAUTHIER.
NOV. II, 1911.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1911-12-09
LOCAL NEWS.

| OVN Nih ~ AZ Cto P0I u6II OOt'
tie at P. j. Gary.
For sale y sgood creole horse
$40. Laizaire Bienvsnu.
Cranberries and Fruit cake sup.
plies at A. G. Goulas.
Mr.. aud Mrs. A. j. Cammack
Of New Iberia were here ussday.
Mr.. L. j. Gardemsl made a
business trip to New Orleans this
week.
Mr.. Ralph DsBlanc OF New Or
leans spent several days here this
week.
Mr.. Alcibiades DeBlauc of
Boutts was here several days this
week.
Cranberries and Fruit cake sup
plies at A. g. Goulss.
Mr.. J. M. Olivier, cashier OF tho
Bank Of Arnaudvills, was in town
Tuesday.
There will be an administration
meeting and barbecue at Parks to.
morrow morning.
Sis Perkins will play at Du.
champs Opera House on Thurs.
day December 14th.
Good Surry for sale for $500.
Laizaire Bienvenu.
-Mrs. George Broussard spent
the week in New Iberia visiting
relatives.
The business mems supper will
take place at tho Now Era Hotel
on Thursday the 21st inst.
Mrs. Paul Guerin of Hatties-
burg, Mics, il here visiting al the
home OF Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. Cue.
rim.
Mr.. Henry Bsslip. Jr., 10 back
home after spending sometime
in Texas.
The best Gin, Whistles and
Wines. sold at the lowest price at
BONN GROCERY Co.
DR.. w. D. Roussel of Patterson
was here this week visiting at the
homo of Mr.. T.. ]. Cardinal.
Mise Ruth Martin who came
home for Thanksgiving, returned
to New Orleans Sunday.
Mr.. Daniel DsBlano of New Or
leans was here this week attend
ing the Mestayer.DeBlanc we'd
ding.
hurry Hill Whisky $1.15 per
quart at P. j. Gary, sole agent.
The Knights of Columbus will
hold q meeting Sunday Dec. 10th |
to elect officers for tho coming |
year.
The Bonin Grocery Co.. leads
in every thing, make it your bust
ness to call Oh them before you |
buy, aud save some money.
Mr.. Louis DeLaureal who 10
studying medicine at Tulane, New
Orleans, came homo this week to
spend the holidays.
Get your Gin. Whistles and oil
sorts of Good Wines whore you
can buy for less money. See the
BONN GROCERY Co.
Mr.. Henry Bulliard who is now
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1911-12-09

Capital, Surplus and Profits $66,849,S5
Total Assets S276.4O9.67
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1911-12-09

Makes loans at 8 per cent discount. Pays 4
per cent. interest on time deposits, and 8 per
cent. interest on savings deposits. $: ;:
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-04
SPENDS TWO YEARS
PURSUING GUEST
McKeesport, Pa, Man Causes
Arrest of Visitor on $500
Larceny Charge.

New York. July ST Will make It
my business to catch and turn over to
the authorities of this State Anasta.
sian Chilli" declared Sakime Alexofr
Bulgarian resident of McKeesport
Pa. on the morning OF June Is. 1909
and l don't care now much il costi
nor how long II takes" That 1t war
not an idle threat was evidenced yes.
terday, when Chilli was arraigned be.
fore Magistrate Steinert. in the York.
VILE Police Court. on the complaint of
AleXon. by Policeman Walsh. of the
East Fifty-frst Street Station. on
charge of having stolen 5000. Thous-
ands OF dollars were spent and thous-
ands of miles Travelled In the pursuit
and capture.
Sakime Alexoff is a man OF means.
and In addition to his residence in Nc
keesEort owns summer home at
Turtle Creek. Pa. Two years ago this
month. Chilli. Turkish citizen. wan
dered into Turtle Creek, penniless. and
appealed to Alexon, who invited the
stranger to become his guest. One day,
by accident. the visitor saw his host
place $4,000 in money in a drawer.
Later I'm the day. after observing that
he was going TO leave. Chilli is alleged
20 have pried open the drawer. extract
ed from the roll 5000. and departed.
Then IL was Alexoff declared he would
postpone ali business until he had his
ung.ateful guest in the tolls.
Chilli fed first to Bath. Maine. The
McKeesport pursuer followed, iust in
time to learn his man had gone TO Du
luth. MINI. That city was visited. and
the chare led TO Boston. where, II is
charged, Chilli hid for a time. Coun-
trymen eventually betrayed him, and
Alexon was again on his heels. Chillrs
next stop was in Buffalo where he en-
foreign port by that means. The
commandant sent him to the Brooklyn
Navy Yard. but so close upon him
Alexon followed that after two days
there. It is charged. Chilli deserted.
Alexon lost the trail. but eventually
picked II up in New York. He haunted
the Turkish quarter day and night. and
az times visited. police headquarters.
where he told all OF the detectives who
would listen to him OF his quest and
supplied them with pictures of Chilli
One Of the policemen who remembered
the face was Walsh. Yesterday, late
in the afternoon. he saw the much
sought man in Third Avenue and ar
rested him. Aiexor was summoned
and wa. the complainant yesterday in
the Yorkviile Court.
Chilli took his arrest indifferently
saying he was glad II was all over
He was remanded to await the arrival
of the Pennsylvania authorities an
Indictment having in the meantime
been filed against him for grand lar
'eny and burglary.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-04
EUROPE PETITIONS
. FOR PROHIBITION
Appeal Widely Circulated and
Signed by Leaders in Civic
and Pr litical Life.

Boston. July 3.-That many Euro
pean scientists. Statesmen. publicists
and prohibition advocates are keenly
interested in the contest over the pro-
posed repeal Of constitutional prohi-
billion Of the liquor traffic in the State
of Maine is indicated BY the receipt
In this city Of a composite petition
bearing volumes of names enrolled in
Europe. and urging a popular vote for
the retention Of the prohibitory
amendment in the Maine Constitution
al the special election to be held in
September. The petitions. which wear
the title AN appeal to the Maine peo-
pie" have been widely circulated
throughout Europe. and the signatures
include those of leading men in civic
and political life as we'll as officials
Of labor and other organizations rep
resenting mem berships running into
the hundreds OF thousands. The APP
peal. originated by the International
Prohibition Federation. also has re-
ce!ved the signatures OF we'll known
citizens Of the United States.
The petitions emphasize what the
signers consider the Importance OF re-
tanning prohibition in Maine. partieu-
larly because II forms not merely
statute. but is typical of one method
OF dealing with the alcohol problem.
Socialists and other leaders in Eu-
rope among the signers include Philip
snowden. NJ. P, of Great Britain; Ar
thur Henderson. labor member of the
British Parliament; Judge Lang, of
Zurich: DR.. sehiavi. the Italian Social
list. And DR.. Froehlich the Austrian
Socialist orator.
The universities of Madrid and
Athens are represented in the list of
signers. together with Russian physi-
clans. English. Danish and Swedish
parliamentarians and groups of stu
dents in the chief German universities.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-04
TWO ARE KILLED.
SEVENTEEN HURT
Local Train on Siding Is Side.
Swiped by Atlantic
City Express.

Philadelphia, Pa. July 3.-Two per-
sons were killed and seventeen others
injured when the $40 A. NJ. train on
the Pennsylvania Railroad from Broad
Street Station for Atlantic City side
swiped the Atco local. northbound. at
Lucaston. a little station fifteen miles
below Camden. \. j.. at 1890 o'clock
this morning.
Those killed were Forest B. Henry,
OF Berlin, y. j.. near here, and Thomas
Ogden, of Lindwold. ". ].
Ordered to a Siding.
The local train had orders to go on
siding at Lucaston to permit the
express, which is one OF the fastest
trains on the road, to pass. Railroad
officials say the accident was due to
the mistake of the brakeman OF the
Atco train, who threw the cross over
switch instead OF the siding switch
TWO coaches of the local train were
dtrailed and partly wrecked. and the
killed and injured were in these cars
Little or no damage was indicted upon
the express train. and after short
delay 1t proceeded shoreward.
Had Narrow Escape.
Eycwitnesses OF the wreck say the
express train had q narrow escape
from an awful accident Its schedule
calls for a speed OF n mile a minute,
and 1t was unusually long. being made
up OF Pullmans and steel coaches. Had
the Impact occurred a fraction of n
second later. both trains must newt
ably have been wrecked. with terrible
loss OF life.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-04
South Richmond Bureau,
The Times-Dispatch,
1920 Hull Street,

Phone Madison 1I5.
With the usually impressive Masonic
rites. the cornerstone of the new High
School at Midlothian will be laid this
morning at ii o'clock by Midlothian
Lodge; No. eli. A. F. &c 4. NJ Being
attract large crowd. and in view OF
this fact an all-day program OF
amusements. for young and OLD. has
men. The address incident TO the lay
ing of the cornerstone will be deliv-
cred by Congressman John Lamb.
odis Hinnant has prepared for the
rious events OF this feature muy bu
participated in by any who may SO
Refreshments will be served during
the day in order TO raise funds wiU'
which to increase the school fund
In Police Court.
For failing to pay a board bill ella i'm.
ed due, her by Mary Irving. Charlie,
richardson, colored, was sent to jaH
for thirty days yesterday morning by
Justice II. a. Maurice In Police Court
Virginia Meekins, colored, was fined
81 and costs on charge of drunken
virgie Reynolds. colored. was dis
missed on charge Of attempted rob-
berry.
For beating. his wiz. Archie Parker
colored. was fined S. and costs
Child's Funeral.
The funeral of Elizabeth Cabell Wat.
kins. infant child of Mr. and Mrs f.
F.; Watkins. OF Chesterfield county, who
died Sunday, took place yesterday
morning.
Missionary Society.
There will be "A meeting tonight os
the Woman's Missionary Society OF the
cambridge Street Baptist Church
Democrats Meet To-Morrow.
y special meeting of the Washing
ton Ward Democratic Committee will
take place to tomorrow night at s o'clock
In Fraternity Hall Among other
things. the question OF the participa
lion OF the Southside voters In the
september primary will Ne discussed
Freight Cur burns.
freight car. loaded with trash. was
destroyed by fire yesterday mornins
while standing on the tracks in the
Manchester yards. near Belle Isle Juno :
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-04
BREAKS UP
TWO F A MILES
Charles Jacobs Says Wife Began
Playing for Charity, and
Became Gambler.

New York. July 3.-Poker Is blamed
for the breaking up of two homes in
separation suits hled in the Supreme
Court yesterday. Mrs. Carrie Jacobs.
who was married eight years ago. and
is the mother OF two children, accuses
Charles Jacobs, of 265 West Seventy
second Street. manufacturer. of
cruelty and is suing him FOR separation.
She was awarded temporary ai'mony OF
800 month
Mr.. Jacobs said his wife associated
with a group of women. who played
cards ostensibly for charity. but the
real purpose of the so-called charI-
table society. he says. was to gamble.
Through these women, the husband
averred. his wife became a confirmed
poker player. Instead OF firing of the
game. as he expected. Mrs. Jacobs be-
came more and more absorbed in 1t.
and played for large stakes. She
laboted under feverish excitement, he
said. and finally became so absorbed in
gambling she paid no attention to her
home and delegated the duty of caring
for the children 10 the servants.
Mrs. Jacobs in reply declared II was
her husband who taught her to play
poker and she never played higher
than a 60cent limit The only time she
ever lost. she said. was when she play
ed at her home at her husbands re-
quest When she married the only
game she knew was casino. Any
way. her husband lost more money
specializing In stocks than she did a,
cards.
Mrs. Fannie Kneitel. of No. ISL Eas,
155th Street. VINO was awarded IS a
week temporary alimony. said her hus-
band was fond OF cards he remain.
ed away from home Ave nights play
Ing poker and returned home penni-
less. She said he was losing $50 to
SIS week at poker. One night when
he invited Ave friends to his house
she insisted that Il was impolite for
her husband to force his friends to
play against their will. The kriends
reluctantly agreed with their hostess
and that made Mr.. Kneitel SO angry.
she said, that he picked up the deck OF
cards and hurled them In her face.
Mr.. Kneitel. who Is a manufactur-
er of novelties. declares that his wife
greatly exaggerated tho situation. and
insists that his poker limit is S cents
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-04
News Of South Richmond

ton. The blaze was extinguished by
yardmen. and It did not become nee
essary to ask for aid from the City
Mr.. Toney In Race.
D. l.. Toney. who represented Man
chester and Powhatan and Chesterfield
counties In the House of Delegates of
the Virginia Legislature at the last
session. yesterday announced himself
as candidate for election as member
OF the lower branch from the city OF
Eichmond in the next session of tina
Mr. Rowe aualiaie..
l. NJ. Rowe yesterday qualified as
administrator for the estate of Mrs.
Jennie Sadler in Hastings Court. Part
Boys Brigade Needs Funds.
IN order to procure necessary equip
lnaugurate' campaign to secure fundE
that they may participate in the enE
sampment which takes place from July
- to August 2 at Glen Allen. with
ence will be givsn tonight in the Viz
toria Theatre. F. E. Lutz, c. NJ Rob
ertson and Rev. J. T. Haley constitute
committee to. secure money.
March to Falling Creek
The Fourth of July will be observed
to-day by the Boys Brigade at Falling
Creek, to which point they will march
o'clock. "A feature Of the occasioo viii.
be ball game between the non com.
nissioned officers and tn privates Of
the brigade. while other athletic events
night will be made by rail.
Officers Installed.
The newly elected ofaoers of Rocky
Rtdge Council. ]. O. u. a. NJ. were In
last night, Following this social
session took place. C. G. Owens Is The
new councillor OF the lodge.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-04
THERE WAS NO SOUP"
Mr.. Taft Says So and "wiiiie, Could
Not Put Foot In What Didn't Exist

Not Put Foot In What Didn't Exist.
New York. July 3.-The report that
three-year-old William Herbert Berri,
OF Brooklyn. stepped In President
Tafts soup at the Union League Club
anniversary dinner in Brooklyn June
has been denied from the White
House. Young Berri's grandfather,
William Berri, received a letter from
the President containing the denial.
and at the same time explained how
he believes the report gained credence.
When the President lifted my
grandson to his lap at the table," said
Mr.. Berri, "a lady sitting nearby wins
pered: Look out Willie or you'll put
your foot In his SOUP when word of
the incident reached the reporters
they heard that Willie had put his
foot In the Presidents soup. didn't
think II quite fair to the boy that this
should he said about him, so wrote
to Secretary Hilles. asking him to deny
or to have the President deny that
Willie was in the soup"
The Presidents letter to Mr.. Berri
reads as follows
MY Dear Mr.. Berri.-I am very glad
indeed to certify that your grandson
did not step into a plate OF soup at
the anniversary day luncheon at the
Union League Club on June s. The
truth Is. there was no soup.
Sincerely yours,
WILLIAM II. TAFT"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-04
EXPERT ENGINEERS
ARE NOT NEEDED
Mayor Riddick Vetoes Ordinance.
Boys Go on Long
Launch Trip.
Especial to The Times Dispatch. ]


Norfolk. Va. July 3.-Mayor Jam s
G. Riddick to-day vetoed the ordinance
adopted by the Council providing for
the employment of expert engineers
to help solve the water problem.
What we want is water. and not ex.
what We need. II we don't get down
to this question seriously and do
something. I don't know what will
happen
The late water commission recon-
mended the purchase of property a.
new source OF supply. Since the re.
port has been submitted several other
propositions have been submitted.
w. r. Grant. who has invented and
perfected flying machine OF the mono
plane type. was busy to-day getting
his machine ready for e flight over
Hampton Roads and over the city to-
morrow. He announces that he will
start from the race track, and, after
flying over the city. Will dart across
Hampton Roads at Fortress Monroe
and return.
The offices OF the Norfolk and West
ern Railroad Company have been
moved from the station building at the
east end of Main Street to the Paul
Gale-Greenwood Building. In order to
make room for the new union station
The work of removing the old build
ings from the site of the new station
Will be begun within the next few
days.
Four boys left Norfolk in a thirty
foot launch. Dolly Dimple. for Port
land. Conn.,. where Earle Hughes. faith
er OF two OF the boys. moved about
Two months ago The trip will be
made by way Of the inland route. as
far as possible. via Chesapeake and
Delaware River Canal. the Raritan
Canal. and through Long Island Sound.
The party Is composed OF Earl X
Hughes. owner OF the launch; George
II. Stutt. David H. Stuff and Stanford
Whiteborn.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-04
R LROAD FOR
NORTHERN NECK
tspeeial to The rjmes-D,soatch.

ESPECIAL to The Times-Dispatch.l
Warsaw, Va, July 3.-Channing NJ.
Ward. of Chicago. head OF the move
well. in Hanover county. through the
Northern Neck, was here to-day, in
consultation with the Northern Neck
executive committee. Mr.. Ward will
establish headquarters in Tappahan-
mock tomorrow. and will begin the
survey from boswell to Tappahannock
this week. AS soon as the rights
OF way are secured in the Northern
Neck, the survey will be extended on
this side. Mr.. Ward assured the COM
mittee that he was in a position to
finance the construction of the road.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-04
WILL MEET TO-DAY
At OLD P DIN 7
Eleventh Annual Session of To
bacco Association of
United States.
Especial to The Times. Dispatch.

Especial to The Times Dispatchl
Hampton. Va, July 3.--About 1875
delegates arrived at the Hotel Cham
berlin. at Old Point to-day. to attend
the eleventh annual session OF the To-
bacco Association OF the United states
The frst business session will con-
vene. to- morrow morning. at IL o'clock.
when President C NJ. Darlington, OF
Richmond, will read his annual re-
port.
This evening the visiting delegates
enjoyed u smoker in the dining room
OF the hotel while several OF the COM
mtttees were framing their reports to
be presented TO the convention to-
morrow. The delegates Will take a
steamer ride over Hampton Roads to-
morrow afternoon. and in the evening
the banquet Will take place in the
Chamberlin.
President Darlington to-day said
that the convention will take action on
several measures now before Congress
and that other important matters VIII
be settled at this session OF the asso.
citation.