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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-10-25

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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-10-25

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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-19
ALUMNI PROTESTS
hichnond Chapter Would Have m
Jenny Remain ut Washington ana Ire

n hiGn 'nond CHAPTER Would Have DIR.
Jenny hemafn at Washington ana Lee.
hesoiuuons protesting against the
n nTesiaen, by Dr. George H. Denny,
versity, Lexington. OF the offer to he
come .,n, The head OF the University Of
alabama, We're adopted yesterday af-
I, al special meeting Of the
hIGhInond Chapter OF the washington
ana Lee Alumni Association. Colonel
10 10 Lane Stern. president of the chapter,
vas In the chair. a resolution, intro.
duced by 9. Darlington Moseiey, wa
unanimously, M ,!, adopted, setting fortn that
IN view OF DIR. Denny's great work
and success as president Of Washinr.
ION ana Lee University for the past
Yen years and OF the assurance that
his efforts Will be crowned with even
greater success in the future should he
continue president. the retirement ~
Prs ar; George II, Denny from the pres Il.
uenGy %ouiu be great loss to the
institution and to the State Of viz.
ginia. and that II is the earnest and
sincere desire of the Richmond aiumnt
that. he continue as head OF the ~.
sotution over which he has presided
with distina suished success for the naat
tea YearsfD ~''' 'as'
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-19
THIRTY DAYS FOR
STEALING MELON
Boy Less Than Fifteen Years
Old Works With Felons
on Roads.

A boy not yet fifteen years old. sem
fenced to work thirty days on tho
roads OF Chesterfield county and herded
at night among criminals. all for
stealing one watermelon, was the pitt
full story brought to light by the ar
rest yesterday in South Richmond of
Johnnie Cordle on the charge OF be-
Ing fugitive from justice.
Johnnie IS one of those unfortun-
ates who never get chance Lcfc
at an early age an orphan. he has had
TO shift for himself, and. according to
his story, he does not know his A
C's, and has had no opportunity to
learn them. Norfolk is his original
home. but he has drifted about SEEK
Ing work. He was lucky at Raleigh
and saved little money, enough 70
start him on the road TO seek his Sis
ter. who. he says. lives somewhere in
Richmond. Reaching Petersburg. and
finding his little store had given out,
he started to walk the twenty-three
miles to Richmond, Being n boy and
hungry boy at that. n watermelon
patch proved his downfall. Johnnie
picked and ate the forbidden fruit and
went on his way refreshed. Fate
overlook him in the shape of farm
er and n shotgun. and Johnnie became
a convict
With only six more days left To
serve. he took his Just chance and
ran. He was soon missed. and guards
coming by rail headed him of at the
Free Bridge. his only avenue OF es-
cape. Footsore and weary. Johnnie
did not give UP when he sp!ed them,
but turned and fled up Semmes Street.
holly pursued Exhausted. he crepo
under house for refuge. but was
found, dragged out. dirt covered, by
the feet, his hands tied together with
rope and his feelings soothed by tho
remark Of one of the guards in re-
ply to question OF a reporter, that
he would probably be let off light with
three times thirty-nine. This for
fourteen -yeer-old boys fall in taking
one watermelon.
I. is understood that Ben P owen
will take up the boys case and have
him sent to the Laurel Reform School.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-19
EDWARD FOSTER
is REFUSED BAIL
Henrico Man Held on Serious
Charge Will Be Arraigned
on Monday.

Because of the absence from tho
city of l.. Q. Wendenburg. who ha.
been retained by tho defense. tho trial
of Edward Foster. the Henrico county
farmer charged with q capital ofrensa
against Ada Catherine Mceks, a M
een-year-old girl placed In his care
by the Children's Home Society OF
Virginia. has been postponed to II
o'clock next Monday. Application was
made yesterday for bail. but this was
refused because of the gravity of tba
alleged offensa
The defendant when seen al tho
county 1ail yesterday. was singing n
hymn. and seemed to be in an alto.
sether equable frame OF mind. He in
sists that he Is innocent of tn.
charge, and claims that It was trump-
cd up against him by enemies. He had
no statement to mako
The case Will be aired before Ju,-
tice Pnryear Monday morning. n,
which time some sensational evidence.
1t is claimed. will be introduced by
the State. A number of witnesses hava
been summoned 10 bear out tho
charges In the warrant Common
wealth's Attorney Julien Gum, who Is
at present out of the city. will return
Friday and take active charge OF the
prosecution.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-19
WANT JUDGMENT
FOR THIS STATE
Virginia Debt Commission tc
Take Action Against West
Virginia.

For the purpose of deciding upon the
next step in the long continued efforts
to make West Virginia pay portion of
the old State debt. the Virginia Debt
Commission will meet to-m6ffow at
noon at the Jefferson Hotel.
AS stated In The Times-Dispatch
several weeks ago. the patience OF the
Virginia commissioners seems to be
exhausted, and 1t Is believed that the
body will at this time ask the Supreme
Court of the United States to enter a
judgment against West Virginia. Fur
Their. 1t is expected that the court will
be requested to instruct some one to
make an estimate on the amount of
interest due this State by West vir-
ginia.
Virginia Won Suit.
After many years of solicitation and
attempted conciliatory methods with
out avail, Virginia entered suit in 1904
to enforce the payment of one-third
Of the debt contracted prior to the
War Between the State. and before
West Virginia was formed. The mat
ter went its length through the Su-
preme Court, and finally the court de-
cided that West Virginia owed some
lining more than 100000. 1t was
recommended that the States get to-
gether on the subject of interest
Believing that West Virginia would
be ready to take up the matter. the
Virginia Debt Commission addressed a
communication TO Governor Glasscock,
asking him to lay the situation before
the Legislature OF his State. That body
met and adjourned without taking the
slightest notice of Virginia's overtures
nor OF the Supreme Courts decision. 1t
seems probable that the next step Will
) be one which will convince West vir-
ginia that she would have done better
to treat with this State
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-19
Fire THREATENED
STOVE FOUNDRY
Blaze Extinguished in Time to
Save East Main Street
Plant.
DELAY WILL CAUSE LOSS
-Four Engine Companies and
Truck Do. Quick and
Effective Work.

Though extinguished before 1t had
inflicted great damage. fire early last
night seriously threatened the build
ings of the Richmond Stove Company,
2oo1 East Main Street. and it was
thought at first that tho blaze would
be extensive and would leave as much
damage behind as did the fire OF some
eral engine companies and a truck
company, under the direction of Chief
Raffo. arrived in time, and in half
an hour the flames were extinguished
and the tale of harm was told.
The flames originated in what is
termed the cupola. between the main
building and the foundry. where stand
large melting pot and furnace. 1t is
supposed that burning Goals fell to
the floor from the furnace and thus set
fire TO the woodwork surrounding IL.
The flames created u great light, and
some one in the neighborhood turned
in the alarm The night Waterman
was on his rounds at the time and WAS
in another part of the building when
the fire broke out. The flames eX-
tended into the roof. whore. and in tho
cupola, they were confined by four
streams of water.
Delay VIII Result.
The main loss lies probably in the
delay which will be incurred in the
foundry. which lies in the rear OF the
main building. The foundry was
Hooded in the efforts OF the fremen to
eXtinguish the flames. and the sand
which is used for molding purposes
will take two days in drying. 1t will
take as long 10 dry the floors of the
building. delay of two days will
probably result. and for that time more
than 100 men will be out of work
Other parts OF the building were not
touched by either fire or water, and in
them the usual work will proceed this
morning. The damage will amount to
probably $1,000. though It may reach
to larger figure when the adjustment
is made to-day.
Chief RATIO was at home when the
alarm came in a few minutes after 10
o'clock from box 80. and without wait
Ing for his buggy, for he knew that
the box was situated in dangerous
neighborhood. he ran to the scene of
the fire He was assisted by Captain
Gill. Engine Companies l, 2. and
responded, WITT No. truck.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-19
drove AMBULANCE
TO HIS own HOME.
City Chauffeur Answers Call
Ignorant of It's signif-
canoe.

Answering a call Sunday afternoon
to his own home. at 510 South Harrison
Street, John Drake, chauffeur for THE
city ambulance. fearing that some ter
rlble accident had befailen some mem
Der of his family. drove tho heavy ma :
chine at top speed. and arrived in time
with DR.. Hulcher. OF the City Hospital
corps, to render medical assistance TO
his youngest daughter and to his little
srandchild. who had been rendered I'M
conscious by fall down a flight OF
fifteen stairs.
Mrs. Knightley. daughter of Mr..
Drake. and her husband were spending
sunday at her parents home. The
youngest daughter went upstairs 10
bring the baby down, and when half
way TO tho bottom caught her shoe in
one of the stairs. She fell and rolled
TO the bottom. Picking herself up. she
ran TO the baby's side and saw that
1t was unconscious. Though shocked
and bruised herself. she managed to
carry the child in to it's mother, and
assistance was sought OF two physi-
clans in the neighborhood. But both
were out. and then a neighbor called
the city ambulance.
Mr. Drake kept a cool head under
the stress and drove the car with a
steady nerve. He was much relieved
to find that the accident was no worse.
Both patients were reported to be re-
covering yesterday
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-19
LOCATING EXHIBIT
Mnnufn cturers to Organize Mt Meeting
Thursdny Night.

Members of the Richmond Manu-
facturers' Exhibit Will meet in Room
$50 OF the JEFFERSON Hotel Thursday
night for the purpose OF organization.
The report of the committee on suit
able location will be discussed and
recommendations made.
The exhibit will be modelled after
that already In successful operation at
Chattanooga. Tenn. Since the project
was first suggested here those inter-
ested have been in constant communi-
cation with the Chattanooga organiza-
ton, and recently. have been advised
that It's growth has justified quarters
much more capacious than two years
ago, when the exhibit was started. In
dications are that the Richmond ex-
hibit will be one OF the largest ip the
South Within O short time.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-19
NOT SAME ROY C. SMITH
Naval Officer in Trouble Not Related to
Richmond Man,

TO settle Confusion which has arisen
1t s explained that the Lieutenant
Roy c. Smith. of the United States
Navy. who is reported to be under
serious charges, IS no relative of Cap
tain Roy G. Smith. q former Richmond
man. The latter married a daughter of
the late Rear-Admiral w. It. Sampson,
and his services are valued so highly
by the Navy Department that he is
Arkansas when 1T is put into commits
sion.
Captain Roy G. Smith is n son of DIR.
Charles Henry Smith, OF this city, who
was First Assistant Surgeon General
of the Confederate Army, and won
much distinction in that position
Charles Evelyn Smith. of Richmond. is
his brother.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-19
FAILED TO LEARN
CAUSE OF WRECK
coroner's Verdict Non-Comn1ittal.
Engineer Saw Rocks on
Track.

In the Inquest held yesterday at Ben
nett's undertaking establishment over
the body of Robert E. Byrd, the flreman
who was killed in the disastrous wreck
on the Richmond. Fredericksburg and
Potomac Railroad at Laurel Saturday
afternoon. when train No. 10 was de-
rallied, the coroncr's jury brought in a
non-committal verdict no definite cause
for the wreck having been found
Engineer Charles c. Cooper, of Wash
Ing ton. whb was running the engine at
the time, and whose life was somehow
miracuiously saved, was the most i'm
portant witness. He said that lust
after the little station at Laurel was
passed he noticed two rocks as large
as his fist on the right rail. He ap-
piled the brakes and cried to his com
panion. Frank I. Koontz, the regular
engineer on that run. ana the fireman.
AIR. Cooper believes that these rocks
derailed the engine and caused the fear
full wreck
Conductor ]. A. Thompson, Henry a.
Usher. brakeman. and Wallace Shelton
colored porter. were examined, but
they were unable to throw any light
on the cause OF the accident.
Engine without Defect.
Attorney W. D. CardweN who APP
peared for the company. said that an
examination had been made of the
engine and that 1t had been found
without defect. The roadbed and the
rails and ties were so torn up and
scattred that 1t Will be almost impos-
sible TO determine whether there was
any defect in the track.
Engineer Cooper was OF the opinion
that the derailment was caused by the
rocks. for Immediately after striking
them the engine lurched and then lost
the rails.
Further investigation will be made
by the railway company officials
The body of Engineer koontz was
sent to Roanoke yesterday afternoon
for burial, and the body of Fireman
Byrd was sent to Clifton Forge for bur
ial. Both were accompanied by dele
cations from the Brotherhood of Rail
way Engineers. who will act as pail
bearers.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-19
HOLDS UP PETITION
Judge wnddiIl VIII Not Conflict With
State Courts Action.

Because the matter is pending be-
fore trustee in the state courts.
Judge Edmund Waddill, Jr. who has
returned from Norfolk. yesterday de-
MED a creditors petition praying for
the appointment of d receiver for the
Morrison Machinery and Supply Com
pany Qnc). He allowed a petition
asking that the concern be adjudicat-
ed an involuntary bankrupt. These
papers were filed last week.
Judge Waddill is expected to remain
In Richmond until the opening Of the
autumn term of the District and Cir
cult Courts. which will be on October
2. Petit and grand juries for service
at this term will be drawn to-day
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-19
RECOUNT HENRIco VOTE
Three Defeated Candidates Wish to
I.nnk Mt RnlInfH.

Secretary Angle, of the Henrico
notifications yesterday to the members
of the committee 10 meet at the court
house Friday at 10 A. NJ. for the pur-
pose of considering and taking action
upon the requests filed by several of
the defeated candidates for a. recount
of the vote in the recent county cleo
ton. In addition to the contests of
O'Bannon versus Treasurer Elect Hech-
Ter, and Davis against Throckmorton,
for the House of Delegates. a request
for recount has also been registered
by one OF the three candidates for con-
stable from Fairfeld District.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-19
Carrier Pigeon Rest.

a carrier pigeon. numbered "A. B.,
1878" and with the letter ~" on a
Masonic keystone. flew into a window
on the fourth floor OF the Virginia
Carolina Chemical Company's building.
at Twelfth and Main Streets. yester-
day. Alighting on the desk of Chief
Clerk f. e. Wingield. 1t went to sleep.
evidently from exhaustion. Mr.. Wing
field took the bird home. fed 1t and will
release II to-day.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-19

gCo!onel ]. 5. HARDWOOD, OF Richmond re-
Gently nominated for the House OF Dele
delivered an address before the Pennsylya
MIA Millers' Association at Atlantic CITY y.
~, In which he advocated uniform ieris-
promotion OF the milling Industry through
solentihc education. made possible by state
laid. - /.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-19
Council Committees.

The Council Committees on Finance,
Improvement of the James River and
Ordinance, Charter and Reform will
meet at the City Hall tonight at s
o'clock.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-19
Khorassan Knights to Meet.

Grand E,nir creery. who represented
Beni-Mora Temple. .. o. x. X. at the ma
tional convention in Toledo. o., will make
his report at meeting 10 be held to-mor-
row night at o'clock in Fraternity Hall.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-19
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses were issued yes
terday in the Hastings Court to Ray
Jinwood Melton and Alma Ruth Iayne,
George G. Parr and Moselle II. Baughan
and to Henry p. Winston and Mamie J.
Farmer
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-19
At S16.9S
Administer Rugs worth
$3.50.

The identical quality
and in equally as pretty
styles as the Rug noted
herewith at 5000; only
these are smaller in size;
s feet 8 inches by 10 feet
6 inches. The quantity
Of these is limited. Act
quickly.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-19

Seamless Velvet Rugs
Size oxl2 feet; noted
for their splendid wearing
qualities; beautiful floral
and Oriental patterns; a
Rug that at this price is
without doubt the best
bargain of the season.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-10-04
Showing OF CORN
A Big SURPRISE
FALL FESTIVITIES AT LISBON
BRING OUT ASTONISHING
DISPLAYS.

Lisbon, ~. D., Oct. 4.-The fall fes-
tival OF farm products has opened in
the armory in this city. The display
surpasses the fcndest expectations of
even the oldest residents of this
county.
In the corn contest there are over
300 exhibits, showing all varieties full
lv matured and In many cases even
the end Of the ear is rounded off with
perfect kernels.
The potato display consists Of over
100 different specimens, embracing
many varieties and all being perfect in
form and OF the most desirable sizes,
except a few which are abnormally
large. There are over 1000 exhibits
Of vegetables which would put to
shame any county fair down east.
The exhibit has been success far
beyond the widest hopes Of its pro-
motors, and while 81 900 is offered in
the way of prizes, the display is worth
many times this amount In its i'm
portant advertising advantages as to
the fertility Of Ransom county and it's
capability Of producing all classes of
crop to perfection.
It Is the feeling here that no bet
ter advertisement could be had than
the sending OF this exhibit to the
central west and eastern states TO
chow the people there just what RAN
som county can produce.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-10-04
TURKEY IS
The GOAT
Present War Was a Cut and
Dried Affair
POWERS TO KEEP HANDS OFF
REPORT FROM ITALY IS TO THE
EFFECT THAT TRIPLE-ALLI-
ANcE WAS RENEWED WITH
UNDERSTANDING OF WHAT IS
NOW TRANSFERRING.

Rome, Frontier, Oct. 4.-Official cir
cles ridicule the reports, which are
ascribed as being circulated with the
intention of misguiding public opinion,
concerning incidents between Italy
and Austria and of dissensions among
the powers regarding their attitude to-
ward Italy Us
AS a matter OF fact 1t is said what
is now transpiring was arranged
among the states In the tripple-alli-
ance with the adhesion OF France and
Great Britain who are bound by the
agreement OF 1901 to support Italy or
at least to be neutral whenever she
decides to occupy Tripoli.
It is even limited that negotiations
with Austria and Germany which pre-
ceded the present action of Italy led
to the basis for the renewal of the
triple ALLIANCE which will expire In
1914, when to the already existing
clauses another win be added regard
ing the protection OF italy In her posi-
ton in North Africa.
The general opinion OF the experts
is that the Italian arrangements have
been conducted in a mastery manner.
Will Continue 5ombardment.
Rome, Oct. Alt liz officially stat
ed today that Vice Admiral Faravel-
ii has sent a message to the gov
eminent stating that the bombardment
of the main batteries at TrfpoH COM
menced at o'clock yesterday after
noon and continued until sunset
The batteries replied to the Italian
fire without effect. The admiral In
Inmates that the bombardment will be
resumed today in order to completely
destroy the batteries. The greatest
care was taken by the italian gunners
to avoid damaging the buildings of
the town. Only lighthouse and one
OF the batteries were destroyed.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-10-04
BRAKEMAN IS
CRUSHED TO DEATH

Grand Forks. N. D., Oct As. s.
Sorell, a brakeman running out OF
Grand Forks on the Morden line, was
killed yesterday at Hensal, N. D., after
slipping from the side of the car and
going under the wheels. His body
was cut In two and his hands badly
mangled. It is probable that death
was almost instantaneous.
Sorell was making his first run in
North Dakota. He hired out in Grand
Forks but a few days ago and made
the run to Morden, Man, on Monday
Coming back to Grand Forks yester-
day the freight stopped at Hensal to
do some switching. SorelI was riding
along hanging on the ladder OF the
car and seeing that the car would have
to pass a cattle chute, he started to
step in between the cars to be out OF
danger Of being struck.
In making this move his feet Slip.
ped on the wet rods and he fell under
the wheels, his body being cut in two
and strewn along the tracks for some
distance.
Little lis known as to Eorells home
or relatives. 1t was reported by some
Of his fellow workmen that he hailed
from Ironwood. Mich. and word was
sent there last evening in an EFFORT
to locate his relatives. The body is
being held at the Hensal undertaker's
pending the search for his relatives.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-10-04
VALLEY CITY
Is ON edge
Blind | I ers Take to the Tall
Timber
TWENTY WARRANTS ARE OUT
ONE DRUG STORE CLOSED UP
WITH LOCK ON IT-INJuNc-
TIoNs SAID TO HAVE BEEN
SECURED AGAINST THREE
HOTELS.

Valley City. N. D., Oct. 4.--This city
Is in the midst of the greatest up
heayal in years as the result of the
visit here yesterday OF #. L. Watkins,
Of the North Dakota enforcement lea
que.
As q result Of his visit the Siegfired
pharmacy has been closed up and a
big paddock now holds the front door.
and injunctions are said to have been
secured against three hotels, the
Windsor, Rudolf and Kindred, twenty
warrants have been issued and many
Of the alleged piggers have taken for
tall ti1nbers
The three hotels have not been clos-
ed, but their cases are to come up at
cnce In district court and a test win
be made.
The proprietor OF the drug store
that was closed by injunction appear
ed before a justice OF the peace and
waived examination. He was held to
the district court. 1T Is said that the
enforcement league has secured evil
dence against fourteen places.
Valley City has been running almost
wide open for some time and the sud
den appearance OF the enforcement
league came az q bolt from a clear
sky.