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

WITNESS COMPOUNDED

George E. Taylor, former stamp
clerk in Station b. po~tosfioe OF this
CITY, was cleared OF a charge OF tire
theft Of $50 from, the governm eni
yes'eSiay. when District Attorney
Robert X. Tslley requested the jury
10 return n vNrdict of mot guilty
The verdict and the. entire change
& The governments position came
hsa "a tot from a clear sky and WAS
due "a admissions OF the govern
ments chief wttnasA Frederick w.
seheick, superintendent Of Station r..
shat he had used transfers OF the
street railway company thai were
given 70 another and that he had
played poker during poesof-ice hours
81 the swing room OF the post
pfioe,
When Taylor WAS first arrested hts
accounts we're correct. though marx
ed money was found in hts safe, To
This safe Superintendent Schierk Also
had access. Taylor had only IS cents
en- his person when placed under ar
rest Since that time his friends have
nevsr believed him guilty Of the
charge against him.
When Schiack was placed on the
witness stand he was taken over oy
Senator Z, {. Folkes, the attorney for
Taylor. lie WAS asked the usual pr.-
iirnsnsry questions and then without
8 word OF what Wa coming Mr.. Foxes
suddenly sent home the questions
which apparently startled every one
IN the court room but the attorney
Rnd the witness
Witness ON Rack.
Schieck was asked II he had used
street car transfers which were given
him b. the successor of Taylor, Mr..
John NJ Gordon. and II he did not
ride on these stolen" transfers.
Witness admitted that ne had USED
probably ten tranaers given him by
MIR Gordon.
"Don't you think. asked Air.
T'olkes, that II man who would sip
Transfers over on s. street car Cou,-
pany would clip over $50 on The gov
lernnent
The witness did not think sucn
would necessarily be tho case.
Then the defense asked IL the wit
mess did not participate In poker
games In the swing" room OF the
the main Office.
The witness admitted that he had
played poker for one or two cent
Ante.
The fury was ordered from the room
Et this 5uncture and on it's return.
the district attorney explained to The
court that Sckieck's admissions and
abe charges against the witness Were
n complete surprise. He desired that
1he court instruct the Jury to bring
IN verdict Of mot guilty in favor
pf Taylor This Was done at once.
II ts said that an effort will be
mnade to retustate Taylor. since there
Is no doubt Of the fact that he -
under no further cloud az to III
DhAracter and honesty.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-10
CAROLINA MEN
FOR GOVERNOR
THREE HAVE ALREADY AN.
NOCNCED THEMSELVES CAM
DIDATES NEXT YEAR

Especial to The Richmond Virginia.
WINSTON. N. c.. Oct 9.-Lieuten-
ant Governor VIII C. Newland, Of I.e-
noir. while hero to-day, made the
positive statement to newspaper
man who questioned him that he
would be candidate for the Demo-
cratic nomination for Governor next
year.
On Saturday. Lock Craig. of Ashe-
Vile. whom the present Governor
kitchin defeated in the last State
convention, formally announced his
candidacy in card given the press.
To-day 1t IL learned on best au-
thority that former Lieutenant Gov
srnor r. A. DoughtN. OF Allegheny
county. may enter tho race. He Is
Internationally ono of tho best equip
ped men In North Carolina. and one
OF the strongest nasn with the people.
Great pressure il being brought to
bear upon him. especially since Hon.
G. W, Tillett, OF Charlotte. the man
whom the anti-Craig element had de-
cided upon. declined to enter tho race
fsosptlx
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-10

to the new members followed, during
which refreshments were served The
social hour will be q monthly feature
OF tho Missionary Society. one after
noon In each month being given to this
purpose.
Mrs. Fannie Webb Of Charleston. S.
c.. accompanied by Mrs. Marie Scott.
of $500 East Marshall street, have re-
turned from Chase City, where they
were the guests OF Mrs. D. d. Goode.
happy party left Richmond Sat
urday afternoon in their touring car for
Essex. near Petersburg. The party con-
sisted of Mr.. and Mrs. Gill, of South
Richmond. Mrs. Webb, Of Charleston.
y. G.. and Mrs. Marie Scott OF 2S2o
East Marshall. They were the guests
OF Mrs. Webb's mother for the week
end.
Miss Esther Saunders, OF Washing
ton, d. G.. Is the guest Of her aunt,
Mrs Harden. OF Chimborazo Park.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-10
NAVAL AVIATION
OF TWO NATIONS

LONDON. Oct. Both France and
germany are paving special attention
TO naval aviation at present France
Ia esta biishing An aarodrome for the
training of naval officers near Toutofs,
and Germany has already fixed on
aerodrornes at tho naval bases at
Cuxhaven and Wilheimshaven. 1t Is
said that big aero naval station is
also 10 be formed on the island OF
Heligoland Heiigoland. once Brit
Ash possession. Is SO isolated that I'm
portant experiments can be carried
On there without fear of espionage
A number OF German naval officers
ARE nov In training at the great avta-
ton SCHOOL at Johnanniethal, near Ber-
lin, and when trained they are TO act,
Rs instructors at the new aerodromes.
Trance and Germany are each exper-
1ynenunG actively with seroplane ~
which can alight on the water
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-10
INDIAN SAID TO
HAVE CONFESSED
ROSS FRENCH NOW IN ASHE.
VILE JAIL AWAITING TRIAL
IN SWAIN COUNTY.

Especial to The Richmond Virginian.
ASHEVlLLE, \. c., Oct. 9.-Ross
French. the Cherokee Indian, who was
hurriedly brought here last night by
the sheriff of Haywood county and
detachment OF Company H." OF
Waynesville, is safe In jail here and
will be kept here until October 13,
when Swain county court convenes.
The Indian confessed to Sheriff
Halmer last night. while being spirit
ed through the county In an auto
mobile, TO having attempted an as
sault on Miss Efie Shutter, while she
was returning to her home near Bird
town, from a nearby store. She sue
cessfully resisted him until he drew
his knife and cut her throat. leaving
her dead In a thicket
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-10

VIII Lead OemO<rats
Judge Martin Williams. by reason
or his position as chairman of the
committee on privileges and elections,
will again be the floor leader OF the
Democrats in the next House Of Dele
gates Judge Williams, who was In
the city Saturday is the Democratic
nominee from Bland and Giles coun-
ffes
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-10

No. 2209 Beverly street; an elegant
eight-room new dwelling. with porce-
lain bath. electric lights; now ren.ed
an Investment. this will pay we'll: but
as a home for those OF moderate means,
1t Is very attractive.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-10

FAT FACTS FOR SLIM POCKET
BOOKS-Three houses on Moore street.
Price. $3.50. Rented at an annual
rate Of $50.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-10
FOR SALE.

Centrally located threc-story brick
dwelling, on Grace street: in excellent
condition; price. $14.500.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-10

HARRISON STREET HOUSE, $3.50.
Rented at the rate OF $50 per annum.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-10

HARRISON STREET HOUSE, $3.50.
Rented at the rate OF $50 per annum.
WEST LEIGH STREET. $3.50. Rent
ed at the rate Of $72 per annum. Why
take 3 per cent from the banks when
come by picking up these bargains?
II you want to see them, let us know
who and where you are. and we Will
take pleasure in carrying you out in
our automobile.
MONUMENT AVENUE LOTS-Sev-
eral choice ones, both east and west
OF the Boulevard. at attractive prices.
CORNER LOTS on Main and Floyd
as well as desirable Mulberry street
lots. These are just the locations for
row OF houses
GROVE AVENUE LOTS. near West.
$50 per foot
GRACE STREET LOTS near Robin
son. ss6 per foot
GRACE STREET LOTS on corner,
s107.60 per foot.
GRACE STREET LOT, near Allison.
sl07.50 per foot.
In every section of the city we have
unimproved properties for sale.
HIGHLY ATTRACTIVE ROWLAND
STREET HOME-Broad lot 100 feet
deep; house well arranged, and In best
taneous heater. etc: has to be seen to
be appreciated.
MONEY TO LEND
In sums to suit. on Richmond city and
suburban real estate No delay.
N A
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-10
CHURCH HILL NEWS

has column left Church
ItH Bank, o photei o Madison 1886
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-10
Investment

PRICE $1,000. ANNUAL RENT. $16S.
Good renter. Terms: Fourth cash.
McCLURE-DAvENPO CO..
104 North Eighth Street
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-10

MONUMENT AVENUE LOTS-Sev-
eral choice ones, both east and west
OF the boulevard, at attractive prices
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-10

CORNER LOTS on Main and F1oyt
as well as desirable Mulberry street
lots. Those are just the locations fol
a row Of houses.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-10

GROVE AVENUE LOTS, near Yves
$50 per foot
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-10

MONEY TO LEND
In sums to suit, on Richmond city and
suburban real estate. No delay.
\. w. BOWIE 4 son.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-12
RUSSIAN COURT
 MOVES TO KIEV

Keil, Russia, September 1.-The Rus sian court moved to Kiev for a week. The imperial household and all members of the cabinet are here. Prince Boris, Bulgarian heir apparent, is among the guets Elaborate arrangements were made for the stay of the emperor and empress and sl,OO0.OO0 expended in paying and beautifying the mother" of Russian cities. From the railroad station where they were offered the traditional bread and salt on a salver on their arrival at St Sofia cathedral the emperor and em- press were acclaimed by mutitudes. At the church doors they were met by the Metropolitan and after taking in the re- ligious ceremony recevied copies of the image of Our Lady the lmpregnable Wall" The empress Alexandria and the imperial children early retired to the palace while the emperor spent a busy time visiting historical points and re- ceiving deputations which included the
 rabbis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-12
Eddy Will Case Argued

Concord, N. H.. September 11.--Cross- examined today by Frank & Streeter, counsel for the defendants. former Sen ator William E. Chandler. senior coun- se for the plaintiffs in the litigation involved in the will of Mary Baker G. Eddy. continued his deposition be- gun last Friday. He said that he first came intok the case as counsel for the New York World in the Investigations of Christian Science. which that pa per conducted in 1906 and 1907, but George w. Glover, son of Mrs. Eddy, decided that he ought to begin legal proceedings. MT Chandler gave up his work for the World he said and con ducted the next friends" suit of 1907 entirely as counsel for MT. Glover The deposition of MT. Chandler was not completed when adjournment was taken late today MT. Chandler denied that the New York World financed the next friends" suit and said his em- ployment by the World ceased nearly month before he was engaged as counsel for George W. Glover in that suit
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-12

Omaha. Rock Island. Chicago. Fort Wayne Pittsburg, Buffalo, Albany and New York He will, follow the tracks of the Southern Pacific. Union Pacific and Chicago and Northwestern railway to Chicago. He is accompanied. by spe- cial train which carries a full staff of mechanicians and parts of three com plete biplanes. ss, fss ,
 James Rolph, Jr., member of the ,direc- torate of the Pacific exposition. christiened the aeroplane at 11:S0 o'clock with a bottle of water from the Pa lcfic ocean. Fowler did not show the slightest uneasiness as he directed the preparations for his flight.
 q have absolute confidence in my ma- chine and in. the engine, he said. s.Of course the undertaking is stupendous and there is no certainty of success. but I have every hope that l shall reach New York The special train will carry the parts of three complete aeroplanes and 1 will have every facility at hand for quick repairs. Crossing the Sierras will be the most dangerous and difficult part of the undertaking and I believe l will be able to accomplish it safely.
 "Weather conditions are perfect and T have a pretty thorough knowledge Of the winds and air currents. < His machine is equipped with S6- horsepower automobile engine of new
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-12
and staff of distinguished generals

and a staff of distinguished generals acted as umplres.
 The defenders for time completely deceived the scouts on foot and in aero plane by dummy lines of stones repre- serting men, The trick was discovered later and the advantage pressed.
 The soperations showed not even the German officers have fully learned the war game, cavalry and infantry reg1- ments marching in close columns within easy range of concealed batteries being scouts extensively. The dirigible balloon of territory, interested thousands of spec tators even more than the presence of Emperor William and his suite. Of the foreign officers who are guests Of the emperor, the Americans easily were the most business like in their serviceabie khaki uniforms. The other officers who were parade uniforms did not receive notice.
 The invaders stormed one position aft CT another with the main army of the defenders still miles away. The opera tions did not cease with nightfall Both commanders were so anxious to get an advantageous position that the wearied troopers maneuvered in the moonlight bringing about two sharp conflicts. No decisive strokes. however, are yet to be made. The features were the work of the air scouts Two drigble aircraft were afloat the whole time While the aer oplanes made only limited flights. but the ability of the latter to start imme- diately behind the line of battle won over the doubters. The aeroplanists counted upon at least one machine being wrecked daily but only one was slightly damaged as a total. This was repaired The aeroplanes carried trained observers who had experience as passengers at the aviation circuit competitions in the early summer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-12

September s. wedding the Colonels Noma awhch was anchor the NewY station aerOp'ans
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-12
 COLLEGE PROFESSOR ROOTED AND JEERED

Steubenville, Ohio, September H. Hoots and jeers followed by a shower of stale eggs featured an angry dem onstration aimed at President R. Elm cry Beetham of Scio college today as the latter departed from Scio for Mount Union, with which college Scio recent ly voted to unite.
 Feeling against the proposed merger has been exceedingly bitter Professor Beetham favors the amalgamation When he started for a train today he was met near the station by mob of men and boys who howled and threw eggs Professor Beetham took refuge in the train.
 Returning to Scio this afternoon, the professor of the merged institutions was met at the train by the mayor and marshal of the town. who acted as an escort to him till he arrived at his apartments.
 Citizens of Scio have obtained a tenn porary injunction against the merger.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-12
AVIATOR FOWLER IS OFF ON HIS FLIGHT
 ACROSS CONTINENT
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 @-~-> the driving seat, signalled the mechani- cians. and with God speed from tho governor. was off to the eastward. After leaving Sacramento Fowler made the fastest time. He covered IS miles from Sacramento to Roseville in 19 min utes and 25 miles from Rosevilie to Looinis in 26 minutes. He maintained speed or 54 miles an hour from Sacramento to Au- burn.
 It grew dark as he left Newcastle short Iy after 6 o'clock and Fowler decided to descend at Auburn rather than FISK losing his way in attempting to Heach Colfax. the stopping place origin'<A scheduled.
 Stops at Auburn
 As he flew over Auburn he shouted. to the crowd his intention to descend anc circled slowly around the dome of the Placer county courthouse until a space had been cleared for him to alight. He descended without accident at 6:36 o'clock and announced his intention of starting for Reno at o'clock tomorrow morn ing.
 A crowd of distinguished persons gath cred at the stadium in San Francisco's 8 big park to bid Fowler "bon voyage. - Representatives of the army and navy, greeted him and after trial flight his biplane vas christened with a bottle of sea water from the Pacific ocean by James Rolph. director Of the Panama Pacific exposition
 His mothers kiss was not the only one implanted on his lips before he start ed on his hazardous journey. As he passed close to the ropes that held back the crowd from his machine a pretty and mpetuous young miss threw her arms about the aviator's neck and kissed him fervently Before he could break away a woman had pinned a votes for wom- en- badge on the breast of his leather coat.
 t"Oh you Hobson" calculated an envious male bystander and Fowler broke away blushing furiously and took refuge among his mechanicians, admittedly more fright ened than by any danger to be met Tn mid air but he continued to wear the suffragette badge.
 Fowler expects to make the trahs- continental trip in 26 days. He intends to leave Auburn early tomorrow morning cross the backbone of the Sierras. through the treacherous gusts of the Truckee pass and land for the night at Reno. As scheduled tonight he will make stops at Fiko. Ney.. Salt Lake City, Granger and Cheyenne wo., North Platte Neb.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-12
Gompers Speaks

Los Angeles September 11.-Hundreds of railroad ship workers and members Of various labor unions gathered in mass meeting at Labor Temple tonight to hear addresses by Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor, and by ". J. Kline, and the latters associate on the committee which recently conferred with Julius Kruttschnitt of the Hartman railroad system. Speaking of the demands made by organized shop crafts MT. Kline declared the railroads must recognize the Federation of Shop Employes. A stri1r was the last resort, he said, and the in- terests of an innocent public were in volved in which he hoped the railroad managers would agree to further confer ences in which mutual concessions could he granted aside from the recognzanee of the shopmeh"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-12
KAUFMAN FUNERAL
 THIS AFTERNOON

IIc bOuS Ol rhtft h'iAiSAi man, who died in Reno. Nev, Septem- Der $. arrived in Birmingham yester- day afternoon. The funeral services will be held this afternoon at o'clock with interment in the cemetery Emmanuel Funeral services will be held in the chapel of the cemetery
 The pallbearers will be: Ben Jacobs Ferd Marx. Sol Caheen, Leon Fried man, Jake Sandman and Nose Levy The body will leave Lige Loy's chapel at ? o'clock.
 From the Reno. Mex, State Journal:
 While waiting at the Southern Pa cfic depot yesterday morning to board train No. ,, westbound, Mrs Paula Simon Kaufman of Birmingham, Ala, suddenly expired from an attack of heart disease. Mrs. Kaufman was ac- eompanied to the depot by her two grown sons. Frank B. simon and E. simon, who were with her in the walt ing room when she passed away. The remains will be taken 10 Birmingham tomorrow evening. where the inter- ment will take place.
 Mrs. Kaufman, who was aged 6s years and a native of Germany, had been resident of Reno for about three months While here her health had been poor and her heart was af- fected by the high altitude. About two months ago she spent several weeks at Lake Tahos but was forced to re- turn to this city. Yesterday she had made all arrangements to leave for San Francisco, acting on the advice of her physician. who advised her to seek a lower altitude.
 The aged lady made no complaint during the morning, and appeared to be in her usual happy spirits. She had been stopping at the Riverside hotel. and after settling her bill there entered the hotel bus, accompanied by a nurse and her sons. and was driven to the depot.
 One of the sons purchased the rail- road tickets for San Francisco and had just returned to his mother when she appeared to faint away. All attempts at resuscitation failed. and it was evil dent that death had been caused by a sudden altdck or nedfl IdlluIe'
 The remains were removed to the parlors of Groesbeek & o'Brien, where they were prepared for shipment to the family home at Bir- mingham. Ala, where the interment will take place.
 Mrs. Kaufman was very wealthy, and was prominent socially in her home city, While in Reno she made many friends, and was highly esteemed by her acquaintances. During the early part of June she celebrated her sixty eighth birthday here by giving din ner to F of her friends at the Thomas cafe.
 E. simon accompanied his mother to Reno, and has been constant con- panion to his aged parent The other bother Frank B. simon, arrived in Reno on August 31 for a brief visit and had intended accompanying his mother to San Francisco.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-12
Cadets Before Stimson

type and is being used in an aeropiar for the first time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-12
Farmers to Build Road

Chickasaw Okla. September 11.--Octo- Der 2d was set apart today as the day that every farmer and merchant in the country will declare holiday in his own business and get out and help build state roadway along the proposed route of Chilsholm's trail in this county. Forty-five of the roads will be built on this occasion. Two thousand men and 200 teams will undertake the work. Far mer and merchant will either work him. self or send representative.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-12
GERMAN REPLY TO FRANCE APPEARS
 UNSATISFACTORY

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 the summary of the German reply to the French proposals telegraphed here.
 It is true displomats point out that Ger many appears to agree In principle to the establishment of a French protectorate in Morocco. but makes such reservations as amount almost to a withdrawal from the agreement. What Germany now asks would place her on much the same foot ing in Morocco as France has in the mat ter of railway construction and adminis- tration as well as in regard to roads, tel egraphs and other enterprises.
 France" said a high official today. is prepared to give Germany every guaran- tee that she will receive equality of treat ment with other nations, but it is impos- sible for France to give economic advan- tages now asked for. For the moment the point of interest is not the extent of the territorial compensation. The inn portance of the German note lies in it's Moroccan proposal
 While no one professes to, believe that war is probable, there is no doubt of Great Britain's readiness therefor. The admiralty today placed orders for O,cOo tons of coal at Cardiff without regard to the ordinary admiralty list of colliers, in order to obtain the best quality. This coal is being rushed to Scotland, of which coast the home fleet is now exercising.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-12
Midshipmen Discharged

Washington, September 11.-The es- capade of the two young midshipmen. Gaston Holmes of Mississippi and Charles l.. Clifford of Massachusetts. respectively. in quitting the naval academy practice squadron at Bergen,s Norway. cost the young men theiu places in the navy. After a careful cons isideration of the facts the acting secre- tary of the navy, Beekman s. Winthrop oecided they shall be dropped from the service. <.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-12

Washington. September 1.-The cases or seven cadets of the West Point Military academy, sentenced by courtmartial Tor breach of discipline for bringing intoxi- cants into camp during the summer en- campment, are now before Secretary Of War Sfimson. Instead of being dismissed the sentences in some of the cases, 1t is said may be reduced becaues of extend- ing crcumstanees to periods of suspen- sion and reduction in class standing.