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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-14
SOCIETY ATTENDS
KNOXVILLE SHOW

Knoxville, September l3.-Atlanta. Ga, and
Danviile. Ky. again captured the major
portion OF the honors Al the second night
Of the big horse show. given in connection
with tho Appalachian Exposition Society
was again out en- masse, the fashionable
element OF many Southern cities icing rep
resented In the audience.
competition was brisk in the nine eyentf
sehedu!ed. and with one exception large
classes were shown. Kentucky's Choice
owned by Mrs. RI T. 1.owndes. of DanvilIc'
Ky. won his thirty-sixth blue ribbon. cap
turing hrst honors in the class for COM
otnatton horses the entries being shown
q I the saddle and TO carriage, King
Boli, also owned by Mrs. Lowndes cap
tured two blue ribbons, being ridden in
e eaeh event by Miss Charles Owens. of At
iahtu, VINO competed in the first against a
mum per OF the best gentlemen riders in
sme south a feature OF the show was the
event TOT the hurdlers. In which the horses
we're we're ridden by Atlantis society girls This
2!ue riopon was won by Miss Mary Algood
Jones. the red by Miss Louise windeu. and
the white by Miss Josephine Windeii
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ing was dramatic. She was laboring
under great excitement and appeared
to be in a dazed condition. Her face
was badly battered. where her assail-
ant had repeatedly beaten her
At one time. she declares. he hit her
several times over the head with a
whiskey bottle. Miss Brice stated
that the ruffian had guarded her for
thirty hours with loaded rifle. and
that she had only been able to escape
when ne told her to go. Suffering in
tensely from the shock, 1t was some
time before Miss Brice was able to
give a clear account Of all that hap
pened
She was seated in the school room,
she said, when man. said to be Henry
Wilson. suddenly appeared In the door
way and pointed a rifle at her. The
little teacher told him to shoot A
struggle followed. and Wilson hit the
girl over the head with a bottle. and
then carried her into the woods
Travel Deep Into Woods.
After time he compelled her to
walk. and they travelled deeper into
the woods. Here Wilson lit fire, and
the terrified girl spent the long night
with Wilson watching her every move,
and threatening to shoot at the first
, outcry from hAr. She heard Frank
Patterson whistle but was unable to
respond. Wilson drank heavily
through the night.
All night long she moved about to
keep warm and watching for a chance
to escape, but the menacing rifle pre-
vented. Daylight came and Wilson
wanted to take her across the river,
but she refused to accompany him.
BY this time. the girl said. Wilson's
LIQUOR and cigarettes gave out and the
effects of the liquor seemed to wear
off. At o'clock he finally consented
to allow her to return HON.
rDon't go and tell them" was his
parting warning. I'm sorry this hap
pened." Then telling her he intended
| cutting all the telephone wires in the
district to prevent his capture. he left
her and she made her way back to the
Riverdale settlement.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-14
CLAYTON RASPLAN
OF COOPERATION
tIIe Wants States and Federal
Government to Unite Educa-
tional Work.

Washington. D. c., September 49,
United States Commissioner of Edu-
cation claxton returned to-day from
trip through parts of the Middle
West and South. during which he
sought the cooperation OF State super
3ntendents OF education in q plan to
have the national and State Depart
ments of Education join hands in some
of the work which each Is doing. Mu-
tual benefits, he declared, would re-
suit
The Federal and State Departments
OF Educa tion," he explained. have
been gathering their statistics inde-
: pendently. My plan is to unity this
work. and l believe that by doing this
both will receive prompter. more COM
rlete and better reports The national
Bureau of Education not having any
power. other than a moral one. to COM
pei the education officials OF the coun-
try to furnish the Information we de-
sire. our reports often have been Slow
in appearing. The scheme have in
view doubtless VIII facilitate matters.
and the State, too. ] believe. will be
helped"
While in Tennessee, DR.. ciaxton
spoke at the dedication OF the first of
four normal schools which the State
Is building.
A new spirit has arisen In the South
in regard TO certain educational mat
ters, particularly the question OF the
need Of training for teachers" said
Dr Claxton 1T was believed for
nierly that any one with an education
could teach. whether he knew" any
thing or not about the principles of
, teaching. This idea has passed away.
Il tennessee, 10y native State, was
practically the last State in the coun-
Try to Install normal schools But
now that the step has been taken. the
state has done nobly, the four cities
IN Which the schools are to be loca ted
having contributed more than $1,000
900 to support them"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-14
BIG CHICAGO POWER MERGER

Consolidation OF Concerns Controlled
by Edison Interests Expected Shortly.
Chicago, September lat is ex-
pected that consolidation of the sub
urban electrical lighting and power
concerns around Chicago. controlled by
the Commonwealth Edison interests
VIII be concluded shortly. Between 95
and 9S per cent. of the stock OF the
North Shore Electric. the Economy
Light and Power and the Illinois Val
ley Gas and Electric Companies has
already been deposited with the I'LL
nois Trust and Savings Bank for ex-
change in new corporation to be
formed to take over the properties.
The deal will be contaminated. 1t is
said, as soon as Samuel insult can find
time to divert his attention from ele-
waited railroad matters.
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POSSE WITH HOUNDS
SEEKS KIDNAPPER
Young School Teacher is Abducted and Carried
Deep Into the Woods Where She is Held
Prisoner by Drunken Rufian

Snowflake, Manitoba, September 13.
Mounted police and posse of 300
armed men. aided in their search by
bloodhounds, to-day closed in upon
the kidnapper OF Miss Eleanor Gladys
Brice at point between here and the
international boundary line. The large
posse had been on the trail twenty
four hours when the kidnapper was
sighted ten miles south of Snowflake
at daybreok. but the fugitive, said to
be Henry B. Wilson. OF Hanna, n. B..
escaped into the dense woods.
Search for Miss Brlce, who is a niece
of Premier Robin, was begun yes
terday morning. when she failed to
appeal at the Riverdale School, which
she has been teaching. There was evil
dence at the school building OF an al
tack upon the young woman. evident
ly committed the previous night. but
she could not be found.
Working on the murder theory
bloodhounds were secured. The dogs
picked up the trail five miles from
Riyerdale
Her Treatment Inhuman.
Last night Miss Brice unexpectedly
returned to the Patterson home, near
r. dale, where she had resided The
yos..g woman was hysterical and bore
evidences OF having Suffered inhuman
treatment. 1t was with greut din
Guilty that she related her expert
ences.
When Miss Brice failed to appear
at the Patterson home Monday night
where she boarded, 1t was thought
she had gone to stay with friends
When she did not appear Tuesday
morning a search was started by
Frank Patterson. to whom she Is en-
gagged to be married.
On entering the schoolhouse the
searching party discovered what APP
peared to be evidences of a desperate
struggle. There was blood lin many
places and fragments OF torn clothing
An alarm was Immediately raised On
small bluff about fifteen yards from
the schoolhouse parts Of the girls
clothing were found. as we'll as a bot
tie which had contained whiskey
The return OF Miss Brice last even
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-14
RABrp pAoHsHUNG.
Bites Two Boys, Several Dogs, Cats
md a Cow at New Rochelle.


New Rochelle. N. y, September 10
Henry and Alfred Fanelli. young sons
OF Detective Joseph Fanelli. OF Fourth
Street; several dogs and co.'s. and one
COW were bitten Monday by rabid
dachshund in West New Rochelle.
The dog was shot by the boys faith
er and the head sent to the New York
Board of Health. where an examine
ton Of the brain showed Indications
of active rabies. The police have been
unable to find the owner OF the dog.
and the residents of West New Ro-
chelle have been advised to confno
their cats and dogs and keep them un-
der observation for Mt least three
weeks.
The COW that was bitten belongs to
an Italian resident, who locked. her
in his barn and is now buying milk
from dairy.
The Fanelli boys. whens the report
vas received from the analysts, at
once began to take tho Pa.teur treat
ment for hydrophobia-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-14
MEETS AT EMPoRIA.
1hirty-fourth Session of Southside yir-
EinIa Medical Association
Especial to The Times-Dispatch.l

Especial TO The Times -Dispatch.l
Empor!a, va, September l3.-The
Southside Virginia Medical Association
held its thirty fourth session In Empo-
rim to-day. To-day's gathering marked
one of the most successful meetings in
the history Of the society. The pro-
gram was an especially interesting one.
The association was entertained at
a banquet TO 'night at the Hotel vir-
gtnia. Lawrenceville was chosen as the
next place OF meeting. and the second
Tuesday in December the time selected.
DR.. Wilcox. Of Petersburg. was cho-
sen the leader for general discussion
ct the next session.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-14
OBITUARY
Mrn. II. g. Hamilton.
Especial to the Times Dispatch. J

Especial to the Iimes-DlSpatch.1
Covington, Va. September 13.-Mrs.
n. G. Hamilton. aged thirty-two years,
wife OF Hugh Hamilton. of this place,
died last night of pneumonia at Hin
ton, w. Va. hospital. Besides her
husband. she Is survived by three
small children. Mrs. Hamilton was a
Miss Withrow. from near Lexington,
whore her parents now live, and the
remains will be taken there for burial,
Mrs. Mary Clarke.
Ispecial to The Times-Dispatch.l
Winchester, Va, September 13.-Mrs
Mary Clarke, member of an old Fred
erick county family. Ia dead Of COM
piication of diseases at DeHaven. aged
fifty five years Four sons and three
daughters survive.
Miss Dora Shnckeft.
Especial to The Times Dispatchl
fredericksburg, Va, September 13.--
Mise Dora Shacklett died at the home
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-14
SOLDIER BROWNS
Canoe of West Point Private Over
turns-Companion Renches Shore.

Newburg. n. Y, September 13.-Pri-
vate SHUTS, of the Post Hospital Corps
OF West Point. was drowned in the
river near Constitution Island on Mon
day night.
Shultis, in company with the sixteen
year-old son OF Bandman Rittenhouse.
WAS canoeing from West Point 70 Cold
Spring about o'clock when his craft
overturned. Young httenhouse man
aged to reach shore, but Shultis was
drowned. Shultis seemed to have no
control of the canoe after getting we'll
into the river. His body has not yet
been recovered
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-14
DEATHS

BASs.-Died, Wednesday, September
18th. 1911. at p. NJ. at the residence
OF her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. 8. Bruce
Bass, 1910 East Broad Street, VIR-
GINA MAY BASS. age seven years.
funeral from the residence THIS
(ThurEday) AFTERNOON Mt 4
o'clock. Interment in Oekwood.
GARNETT.-MRs. r. c. GARRETT
died at the Memorial Hospital Au-
gust -; 1911. She was born at Au-
burn Hills, Caroline county, Va.
March %, 1854. She has lived In
Richmond most OF her married life,
where she had a host OF warm. true
friends. Hers was beautiful
Christian character. self. sacrificing,
bright and happy under all circum-
stances: true, devoted wife and
mother. making a happy home for
her loved ones. She leaves her hus-
band, one son. P. ], Garnett. and
two daughters. Mrs. E. T. Spencer
and Miss Orvile Garnett
May Gods mercy and peace rest
on the afflicted ones and comfort
their Borrowing hearts.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-14
WANTS HIS PRESENT BACK.
Jerseyman Who Sent Copper Cent to
Nngol Is Offended.

Washington. D. c.. September Ia
H. l. Rollman. who lives somewhere
in Jersey, has written snother letter
to Secretary of Commerce and Labor
Nagel. Mr.. Rollman recently sent the
secretary q copper of 1849 as q token
of appreciation.
When the coin arrived Harry Stew
ems. Mr.. Nagle's secretary, was per-
picked. Some one suggested that Mr..
Stevens's perplexity arose from the
possibility that the gift OF ono penny
might be looked upon as an attempted
bribe.
Mr.. Rollman heard of this and. sent
another letter. 1t was q warm one.
He is hurt and offended. and II the
coin is to cause so much trouble in the
department he would like to have II
returned to him.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-14

years after the war was reopened
mere last night with impressive cere-
monies. in which the Most Rev. DO
mede Falconio. apostolic delegate to
the United States. participated. Bishop
O'Donaghue and Bishop Macs and nu-
merous other Catholic clergy, as we'll
es notable laymen. also had parts in
the exercises.
The college was founded by Bishop
Benedict Joseph Flaget, one of the
pioneer priests of America and first
bishop OF the West. Last evening Mgr.
Falconio was a guest at dinner at
Federal Hill. the house where Foster
wrote My Old Kentucky Home"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-14
STRUCK BY LIGHTNING
MAN INSTANTLY KILLED
Another Alro In Badly Shocked aud
manifestations Damage by

Especial to The mes-Dispatch.l

Especial 10 The TImes-DIspatch.1
Amelia. Va. September IA dis
estrous storm came over this section
yesterday evening from northwestern
direction. AT a point east of Kempe's
PostOffice, eight miles east of the
courthouse. Alton Coleman. q respect
able colored man. and his horse were
killed by lightning in barn, and Sam
Plot also was badly shocked and
burned by the Same flash. Exactly one
year ago. on the same date. w. r. Wills
was killed by lightning also
Serious damage TO the tobacco and
corn crops was done by the hail and
wind In all the section from Kempe's
on TO q point i've miles below Mann
boro. and the damage extends south
as far Is Earls Post-omce, and covered
width OF six miles.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-14
SERVES NOTICE F CONTEST.
Defeated Candidate for FIostsr Dele
Eatc Asks Recount

Defeated Candidate for Floafer Dele
gate Asks Recount.
Especial to The Times-Dispatch.]
Ashland. Va. Sept l3.-T. C. Com
Minis. defeated candidate for foateT
Delegate to the General Assembly
from Hanover and King william coun-
ties. in the primary OF last Thursday.
has served notice of contest on the
chairmen of the Democratic Commit
tees OF the two counties, and on w. =.
Willieroy. who, on face of the returns.
was elected. The committees will
meet in Richmond at 10 o'clock Sat
urday morning to recount the vote
Mr.. Commins makes no charges IN
asking for a recount but states tina;
the margin by which he was defeated
twelve yotes-is so small that he
thinks II desirable.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-14
DIVORCES A sUFFRAGETTE

Man snys Wife Neglected Home for
Politics.
Kansas City. No, september l3.-Be-
caune his wife was q suffragette and
was active in politics in Denver when
he lived In that city. Thomas P. Zim-
hermann obtained a divorce from her
yesterday. He charged that Mrs. zim-
hermann neglected her home and spent
In politics the money he earned as a
RtOnacutfer
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-14
COMING MONEY IN PRISON
Counterfeit Half Dollars Mnde by Con
Wet Found on Other Inmates.

Wet Found on Other Inmates.
Boston. Mass. September ls.-Coup-
terfeit half-dollar coins alleged to have
been manufactured in the State prison
sent Mfrs Johnson, colored, to the Fed.
eral prison at Atlanta yesterday for a
year and a day. his sentence being pro-
nounced by Judge Dodge in the United
States District Court
the counterfeit coins were found OF,
Johnson in the State prison, where he
was serving a term of three years.
He was released few days ago It Ia
charged that the spurious money was
made by Patrick Hanley. who is serv-
Ing acknowledgements term. Hanley
gave some OF the money to Johnson,
who in turn gave it to other prisoners.
1t is alleged. About 100 coins were
found inside and outside OF the prison.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-14
Accepts can 10 Lynchburg.

Lynchburg, Va, september lo.-Rev. George
F. Rogers. Of Covington. to-day notified the
committee OF the new ST. Johns Episcopal
Church OF his acceptance OF the call to that
pastorate. He Will begin work in January.
Contract for q parish house. costing $4,000.
will be let in few days. The new church
will be near the Woman's College.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-14
CITY OF CHENG-TU
IS UNDER SIEGE
CONTINUED From First page)

Continued From First Page.)
nese government VIII now be put 10
the same test
While the sympathy of Occidental
nations must remain with the Chinese
central government, there can be no
interference in this great internal
strife, and the activities of other ma
tions. at least for the present, must
be confined to the protection OF their
own citizens. resident in China.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-14

supplies thereof are being taken
around in carts to tho inhabitants.
Farmers are not only. without water
for their stocks. but are finding It al
most impossible, owing to the total
absence of grass. to obtain enough food
for their animals to keep them alive.
The root crops are an entire failure.
and the prospect for stockkeepers dur
ing the coming winter is grave one.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-14
"NERvy NAT, rLAGG IN JAIL.
just the Plnce to Lead Simple Life
SnNH Comic ArtiHI.

Says Comic Artist.
Los Angeles. September 1S.-Woulds't
lead the simple life? If SO, according
to James Montgomery Flagg. comic
artist and illustrator, you must seek
the quiet and repose of gray walls.
Flagg should know. for he has
passed the last three days in the City
Jail. He started out last Friday night
to see the town. as often did his char
acter. Merry Nat" But the police
failed to see any humor In the cir
cumstance. Merry Nat" in moments
OF great spiritual exnltation. was won't
TO make funny remarks to arresting
officers. but the characters creator
fell flat In his utterances. He told one
officer to run away and play marbles
with the other boys. The officer led
Flagg to the Central station. The ar
list appeared before Police Judge
Chesbro. and was fined S15, which was
paid
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-14
DIRIGIBLE CATCHES FIRE

Grow of German Army Balloon Save
Selves by Jumping.
Berlin, September l3.-During the
army manouevres to-day the dirIgible
Saloon M 81 caught fire and fell
near the village OF Grossbelow The
crew saved themselves by jumping as
they neared the ground. The airship
was almost destroyed.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-14
Nanp-CaIdwell.

Special to The Times Dispatch
Lynchburg, Va, September 13-Miss Rosa
Caldwell. daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Watson
Caldwell, of Concord was married here to
George Mann. of Fort Sumner, ~ Mex. Tho
ceremony took place ut the home Of Mr..
and Mrs. Carter Glass being performed by
Dr. j. ID. Paxton. OF the First Presbyterian
Church.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-14
TRAINS IN COLLISION.

Several ITALIAN worIsmen Injured aud Trnf-
Hc Delayed.
Especial to The Times D!spatch.l
Winchester, Va, September IA Balti-
more and Ohio Railroad work train crashed
into a freight at Middletown, twelve miles
south OF Winchester. late this afternoon.
injuring q number OF Italians and one
tranman. Several cars We're demolished
and thrown across the tracks delaying all
traffic until late tonight.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-14
Pabst-HeaYd,

Especial to The Times Dispatch.l
Radford, Va. September ls.-Miss Mary
Alice Heard, of Lynchburg, and II. Claude
Pabst OF Tazewell. were quietly married at
the home OF the brides unrle, Z. S. Jones.
tonight at $3.50 o'clock. The Rev. J. Harry
Whitmore performed the ceremony.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-14
MAYOR saves POLICEMAN.
Irperils Ills Own Life In Renewing Him
from Ifyr Wire.
Isnecial TO Thn Timss.pispateh.l

Especial to The Times Dispa.chl
Suffolk, Va. September i3.-Mhyor Holla.
day last night saved the life o. Policeuia ar
Pratt and imperiied himself in the act.
The Mayor and officer were looking ate,
some telephone and electric polez. which
were blown down In storm. Pratt grab
bed n live wire. yelled stiTened like a
ramrod and crumpied TO earth unconscious
while fire flashed from his hands.
Fearing to touch the tho wire
Mayor Holiday snatched Mt the latter with
q wooden handle umbrella. The wire wa.
removed from the policeman's grasp, blanc
ed the Mayors hand in passing, and knock
ed him across the street into Attorney
James II. Corbitts yard. Neither man IA
dangerously hurt.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-14
CITY BADLY DAMAGED
Three successive Storms Visit
Capital of Illinois.

Springfield. ILL.,. September 13-This
city was badly damaged by three sue
cessive heavy windstorms which oc-
CURED this morning between and
800 o'clock. The streets are impas-
sable because of thousands of fallen
trees. collars and streets are flooded
and trolley lines all over the city are
tied up.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-14
"Berry's TOR Clothes"
GSCH@0E;

The bell Of the school is q
ringer for new suits and here
they are.
Garments made up for us
according to our own idea OF
how good they should be, by
the best boys tailors in New
York.
For the cherubs from 8 to 10
years, here are Russian and
Sailor Blouse Suits, with some
new ideas w k e d in, that
will meet with YOUR appro-
val
$3.50 to SO.
For boys from z to IL here is
the best that the tailors can
create-all guaranteed by US.
SIS TO $14.
We can't miss a chance to
tel. you more about our new
Polo Coats for girls and misses.
There's a swell "nnannish-
ness" about them that you'll
not find elsewhere.
Come and see.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-14
ENGLAND FEARS CHOLERA.
Precautions Taken MT Ports-No Waite,
In Mnny Towns,

In Many Towns.
London, September l3.-The preva-
lence of cholera In certain continental
countries has caused increased precau-
tons to be taken by the British port
authorities. Extraordinary vigilance is
being exercised regarding the possible
arrival of passengers from any infected
areas.
In many towns and villages of Eng
land. as result OF the prolonged
drought, water is entirely absent, and
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-14
William II. Fugett.

Especial to The Times Dispatch-l
fredericksburg. Va, September ia
William H. Fugett died at his home
nero Tuesday after lingering Ill
ness OF tuberculosis. aged thirty three
years He is survived by his widow.
one child. his mother and three sisters.
Mrs. Sarah ID. ID. KincxIe,
Especial to The Times d tspatch.1
LynShburg. Va. September la.-Mrs.
Sarah d. D. Kinckle. widow OF Rev,
william II. Kinckle. died last evening
az tho home OF Professor w. s. Adams.
IN Grace Street She was q native
OF LyneIhaburg; and wes seventy-nine
years old. Her husband was for
twenty-five years rector OF old St.
Paufs Episcopal Church here.
Captain G. w. Taylor.
Especial to The Times-Disparch.
Norfolk Va. September 13.-Captafn
q. W. Taylor, one OF the most promi-
nent citizens OF Norfolk. died this
morning. after an illness Of six weeks.
he suffeerd O stroke OF paralysis July
Is. and since that time. his condition
had been critical. The funeral Will be
held at the residence In Freemason
Street tomorrow afternoon at o'clock.
Three children survive.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-14
ENTERS VESUVlUS CRATER

Professor CnppeIio Desccnda Many
Hundred Feet.
Naples September 13.-Professor
Cappello has made a descent into the
crater OF Mount Vesuvius for scientific
observations. He succeeded in going
many hundred feet below the mouth Of
IN