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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-06-17
BANK OFFICERS
INDICTED AGAIN
Charged With Making False
Report to Corporation
Commission.
PRESENT FOR PRESIDENT
Annual Meeting OF Board OF
Managers Of Methodist
Orphanage.
Times-DIspatch Bureau.
los North Sycamore Street.

feteFsHaTS, va, June l6.
me grand jury this Afternoon re-
turned an indictment against Carter II.
Bishop, former cashier of the Appo
mattox Trust Company, as principal.
ana Charles Hall Davis, the former
presloent as accessory, charging them
with the making of Il false report of
the financial condition of the bank 10
the State Corporation Commission. rhe
maiE witnecS before the Jury IN this
case was r. /. Wilson. clerk Of the
Corporation Commission. This Indict-
mert was independent of tho new pa !
per, with Its many charges OF embez
element against Mr.. Davis and Mr..
bishop. This paper was taken up for
consideration By the grand Jury to-
day, after the finding OF the above in
dictinent. and it may be several DAYS
before any report is made thereon.
There are number of othor Indict-
ments. returned by a previous grand
jury. charging Mr. Bishop with maxi
Ing false reports to the Corporation
Commission. yet to be disposed Of.
Two weddings.
Last night ats o'clock. at the resi-
dence OF the brides mother. on shep-
pard Street. Miss Alice Walker was
married to James William Pulford,
both Of this oily. Rev. W. c. Taylor.
D. D., pastor of the First Baptist
Church. performed the ceremony In the
presence OF o goodly number OF friends.
little later. at $3.50 o'clock. In the
parlors OF his residence, on High
Street DR.. Taylor OBLIGATED at another
wedding, the bride being Mrs Cora
Lee Wall and the bridegroom William
J. Archer, a popular empioye Of the
American Tobacco Company in this
city 80
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-06-17
Old Poiut Wins In Eighth.

Especial to The Times-Dispatcn.l
Portsmouth, Va. June 16.-Old Point
hit out three runs in the eighth this
afternoon, when the score was / to !.
and won from Portsmouth. IIenchey
was effective except for one fatal in.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-06-17

Several catches Of the spectacula
variety were made, and the fans ap
prcctated the good work. Especially di
Martin shine. taking care OF min
chances without the suspicion OF
misplay.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-06-17
by innings-


Old Point. ......0i0 o0O01ss-4
Portsmouth $50 oooooO1o-1 g n:
Batteries: Murphy and Slesnick
Henchey and Hautz Umpire. Mace
Attendance. $50
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-06-17

Busch was the big fellow for his
team, scoring two of the three runs
and making two hits. one for three
bases. Harry Macc's boy got three
hits out OF four tries.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-06-17

Martin. with his timely swat in tn,
seventh. brought in the run which
won the game. and Donovan made III,
hit which scored tho two in the sec
ond
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-06-17

McCabe either went home last night
or is now on his way. Death in his
family made IT necessary. Baker will
probably be back in the game a third.
though he is by no means we'll. and
Ezekiel Will go to right In McCabe's
place.
ReveIlc Will probably be the slab
man during the festivities this after
noon. s4.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-06-17
. CAROLINA ASSOCIATION

lAt winston-S Salem: Greensboro,
Winston Sa lem, z.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-04

George Creichfield, an American. was
shot from ambush at his ranch near Tux
pan, Mexico. and probably fatally wound
ed. according to a telegram received by
the State Department today from United
States Consul Miller at Tampico. The
department Immediately ordered the con-
sui to make thorough Investigation of
the shooting. 1t is not known here by
whom the shooting was done
Not Expected to Recover.
The consul added that Mr.. Creichfeld
Is Citizen of New Jersey, and recently
was candidate for Congress on the re-
publican ticket in that state Aside from
the statement that it is not believed
that the wounded man can recover, the
dispatch contained no details of his in
jury.
Creichfield is fifty-one years old and a.
native of Illinois, but for some years he
has resided in Jersey City. He has been
connected with the Uvalde Asphalt Com
pany Of Jersey City, of which his brother
Is President. and has been representing
that concern for the last three years in
Mexico and Central America.
In 1908 Creichfieid was nominated for
Congress on the republican ticket. butwas
defeated by Representative Eugene F.
kinkaid.
The message of President Diaz to the
which his government will support, has
been well received in Monterey and Gre
ated an improved feeling there, according
to q telegram received by the State De-
partment today from American Consul
General Hanna, at Monterey.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-04
SLABS BANDIT WITH HAT PINS.
Young New York Woman Puts Hold
Up Man to Flight,

NEW YORK, April 4.-Miss Hannah
krOtchvil threw UP her hands early
today when a highwayman thrust a
pistol in her face, but her action was
not in token Of surrender. On the con-
trary. the young woman, who was held
up on Lexington avenue. pulled out
two wicked looking hat pins and be-
gan vigorously 5abbing at her assail-
ant. One punctured the robbers arm
and evidently took the fight out of
him. for he wheeled and took to flight.
Miss Krotchvil started in pursuit,
screaming for help. but handicapped
by skirt built more or less on the
lines Of the hobble. was losing ground
when others took up the chase and the
hold-up man was caught
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-04
ARREST WEALTHY SHOPLIFTER.
Woman With Valuable Jewelry Had
Muff Filled With Costly Annarel

NEW YORK, April Am attractive
woman wearing five diamond rings valued
at not less than $500 and with checks
and considerable cash in her purse Is
locked up here today charged with shop
lifting. The police say that they recov-
cred from her muff thirteen shirt waists,
q silk dress and a costly table cover al
legged to have been stolen from a Broad
way department store. The articles were
valued at nearly 500.
The woman gave her name as Mrs.
Sarah Blair of Brooklyn. She broke down
and wept during the examination at the
police station and declared that IL she
had taken the articles 1t was because she
was not herself since the death of a
daughter two months ago. She was
charged with grand larceny and held
without bail.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-04
SENDS MESSAGE TO TAFT
Japanese Emperor's FeIicita-
tions on Exchanging Ratifi-.
cations of Treaty.

TOXIC, April 4.-Ratifications Of the
American Japanese commercial treaty
were exchanged this afternoon, following
a luncheon given at the palace by EN-
peror MutsuhitO in honor of American
Ambassador O'Brien. Premier Katsura
and Foreign Minister Komura were pres
ent at the luncheon, preceding which
the emperor received Mr.. O'Brien in pri-
vate audience.
During the audience his majesty con-
Sratulated the diplomat upon the share
which he had in the negotiations which
made closer the relations between the
two countries, and intrusted him with a
verbal message for President Taft, in
which the American executive is COM
plimented upon the conclusion of a treaty
on which Japan places the highest pos
sible value.
After the luncheon the emperor per-
sonally handed to Mr.. O'Brien an Eng
lish translation of his formal message
to President Taft
The Anglo-Japanese commercial treaty
has been signed and will be published
tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-04
TRAGEDY SKATERS MIND.
Woman Sees Young Man and His
Sister Killed bv Train

BEAVER, Pa, April 4-Harry Mccoy,
aged twenty-one. and his sister Grace.
aged thirteen. were struck and killed By
an eastbound Cleveland and Pittsburs
passenger train last night near their
home, at Smiths Ferry.
Several hundred feet away. standing on
her porch. Mrs David Quinn screamed to
the young people to warn them. but the
noise OF the train drowned her voice.
She assisted railroad men gather the
mutilated bodies and as they were laid
on her porch she was suddenly taken
with commissions. caused by the shock.
and physicians fear her mind is shat
tered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-04
ENTERS AVIATION SCHOOL.
Young English General, Saying War
Is Playing Out, Seeks Excitement.

CHICAGO. April 4.-Gen. Kaid Belton
the young Englishman, who commanded
the army which deposed the late Sultan
Abdul Aziz of Morocco in the revolution
there. entered as a student at the Chi
cago School of Aviation yesterday
Gen. Bolton came to Chicago several
days ago, but did not indicate his motive
In coming. He visited the aviation school,
where he learned Of the treatment Of the
subject Of air navigation and applied for
admittance. He began work yesterday
and expects to complete his course in a
few months.
Gen. Bolton gave desire for excitement
as his reasons Tor studying aviation. He
said: MY game IS dying out There is
less fighting and / must have adventure
consequently I de cided OH aviation
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-04
PREFERS TO STAY IN PRISON,
Convict Out on Parole Asks to Be
Locked Up.

SALTWATER, Mimi, April 4.-"Sin-
bad the Sailor whose real name is
Charles Price, and who has been cut of
the Saltwater state prison since August
1, 1910, on parole, has voluntarily return
ed to the prison. He was sent to the
prison in 1888 having been convicted Os
murder in the second degree.
When he arrived here a few days ago
on one Of his regular visits he told the
officers that he was afraid temptation
would be too great for him and that he
did not want to violate the conditions of
his parole.
During the years he was in the prison
he worked in the greenhouse and develop
ed great skill in producing freak plants
and grew mammoth lemons by grating
grape fruit on lemon trees. One lemon
measured 1914 inches in circumference.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-04
FIRE DRILL SAVES LIVES.
Fifty Children, Many Of Them
Babies, Rescued From Flames.

NEWARK, N. j.. April 4.-The dis
covery Of fire In the 9Th avenue baby
shelter here last night demonstrated the
value Of fire drills in institutions Of this
character, when 1t was followed by the
orderly rescue of more than fifty chill
dren. fourteen Of whom were infants in
swaddling clothes. Eight-year-oid john
ME Savage, one of the inmates, dis
covered the fire and quietly notified Mrs.
Harriet Trenchard. the matron
The fire gong was sounded and the
nurses got the older children in line and
marched them to a pavilion in the yard.
Other attendants, In accordance with the
fire drill regulations. began the rescue of
the babies, who were in other parts of
the building. All were got out safely be-
fore the firemep arrived.
The cause of the blaze is unknown. The
loss will not be large.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-04
Speaker Clark said:

Speaker Clark said:
Gentlemen Of the House Of Represent
atives: Election to the high position OF
Speaker is an exceptional honor, for
which you have my profoundest graft
tude To be a member Of the House, to
represent 100000 American citizens in the
more numerous branch Of the greatest
legislative body in the world, is an honor
to which, in the nature Of things. COM
paratively few men attain. To be chosen
by the representatives Of 100000 people
to preside over their deliberations Is a
signal mark of your favor for which the
best return is to discharge the onerous
and important duties of the station to
which you have assigned me with such
impartiaIity. constancy, industry. cour-
tesy and good temper as to expedite the
public business, thereby promoting the
public veal.
Under Fortunate Circumstances.
.'The pleasure OF being elected
Speaker is much enhanced by the per-
feet unanimity with which 1t is con-
ferred by my party fellows and the
universal good will with which it is
accepted by our coelaborers OF the
minority.
Coming into the Speakership under
these fortunate circumstances, the
hearty cooperation OF all members
of whatever political persuasion rs
hereby earnestly invoked in maintain
ing order and decorum and in placing
upon the statute books Of laws for the
good of the country. and the whole
country. working out promptly. patient
ly. courageously, wisely and patriotic
ally those measures necessary for the
betterment of governmental methods
and for the amelioration of the con-
ditions under which We live.
my democratic brethren. coupled
with the JOY Of once more seeing a
House, a large majority Of which Is
Of my own political faith. Is a keen
sense Of our responsibility to our
country and our kind. 1t is an old
adage worthy of acceptation that
where much is given. much is re-
quired.
Long Years of Exclusion.
after sixteen years OF exclusion from
power in the House, and fourteen years
of exclusion from power in every depart
ment Of government, we are restored to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-04
SOCIALIST MAYOR OF BUTTE.
Surprises Developed in Municipal
Elections in Montana.

HELENA. Mont, April 4.-Munieipal
elections in the various towns Of Montana
yesterday developed, some surprises. In
Butte. f,r the sccond time in the history
Of the state, q socialist was elected
mayor. Helena elected one socialist
alderman.
In several towns the question at issue
turned upon stricter regulation Of saloons,
the reform element winning in all but
one. Republican mayors were elected in
Great Falls, Bozeman and Livingston and
democratic mayors in Billings and Mis-
sorla.
Citizens party candidates for mayor
wele elected in Lewiston. Glasgow and
Glendive.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-04
TOWN MARSHAL KILLED.
Desperate Kills One Officer and
Wounds Another

OSCEOLA. Ark. April 4.-R L. Fer
guson. marshal Of the town Of Osceola.
was shot and killed. and Robert Dean q
deputy sheriff. was wounded, probably
fatally, late yesterday when they endeay-
ored TO arrest Henry Coltes, charged with
operating blind tiger" The shooting
occurred on the bank of the Mississippi
river at Wilson, ten miles south ~ nc.
ceola.
Coltes. when in mdstream. in answer
TO commands to halt. opened FIRE with a
shotgun Ferguson was instantly killed
nus body railing into the river. and Dean 5
face was riddled with shot.
Coites escaped. but is being pursued by
a posse.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-04
MAY START NEW PROBE.
Senator Poindexter Says Ballinger
Case Is Not Yet Closed.

SPOKANE, Wash. April 4.-Declarina
that the recent Pinchot and Ballinger
investigation was "prearranged
whitewash." Senator Miles Poindexter
predicted an investigation OF the In
terror Department by the coming spe-
ciaI session OF Congress.
The men who introduced the investi-
cation resolutions at the last session
said a vindication of Ballinger was
what they wanted. and they got it,
declared Poindexter. The people de-
mand a thorough Investigation, and
have no doubt they will get. 1t, now
that the recent election has made Il
possible
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-04
AFFECTS ONION CROP.
Mexican Revolution Prevents Plant.
ers From Securing Needed Labor.

SAN ANTONIO, Tex, April 4.-The
Mexican revolution is handicapping the
gathering Of the Texas onion crop. Grow
ers in the vicinity Of Laredo are short
several hundred laborers.
According to dispatches received here,
at least 800 men on their way to the
onion fields have been conscripted for
service in the Mexican army, One party
of fifty, dispatch states, was taken
from train last Friday, held until the
day following, and then told that they
were members Of the army. They were
supplied with uniforms and arms and
sent to join the garrison In the vicinity
OF Torreon, 1t is stated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-04
WANTS AVIATION MEET.
Kansas City Named as Starting
Point Of International Event.

NEW YORK. April 4.-The claims OF
Kansas City as the starting point OF this
years international balloon race are be-
ing strongly urged upon the Aero Club of
America, which will meet here today to
decide upon a place for the start Of the
big event. A committee of the club has
visited the various cities which have So
licited the honor and Is ready to report
its findings.
Other matters on the program of pro-
posed action in aeronautic matters today
tween the Aero Club and the national
Council Of the club upon spheres of actlv-
ity, the club to take International events
in charge and the council to govern
national affairs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-04
SPEAKER CLARK'S ADDRESS.

power In the House OF Representative.
and in that alone.
I'VE are this day Put upon trial, and
the duty devOIves upon us to demon
strate, not 80 much by fine phrases N
by good works, that we are worthy Of
voters OF the land, and that we are
worthy Of their wider confidence.
we could not IL We would, and we
would not II we could, escape this severe
test. We will not shirk our duty. We
shrink not from the responsibility. That
we will prove equal to the emergency In
which we find ourselves placed through
our own efforts and through our own
desires there can be no doubt, and the
way to accomplish that is to fulfill with
courage, Intelligence and patriotism the
promises made before the election in
order to win the election. BY discharging
mating personal desires to princirle and
personal ambition to an exalted love OF
country, We will not only receive the in
dorsement of the people, but what is far
oetter-we will deserve their Endorsement.
Chief Of Party's Pledges.
"Chief among the promises were:
81. An honest, Intelligent revision of
the tariff downward in order to give
every American citizen an equal chance
in the race. of life and to pamper none
unduly by special favor or privilege, to
reduce the cost OF living by eradicatins
the enormities and cruelties of the pres
ent tariff bill and to raise the revenue
necessary to support the government
Bills are already far advanced in prep-
aration looking to the accomplishment OF
these beneficent ends.
e. The passage Of q resolution sub.
mltting to the states for ratinca tfOu n
constitutional amendment providinx for
the election Of United States senators
by the popular vote. This resolution
has already been introduced and will
soon be passed by the House. Let US
hope that We will send il to the Senate
by the unanimous vote of the House
~3. Such changes I'm the rules Of the
House an are necessary for the thor.
measures for the public good, several OF
which changes are accomplished facts.
If other changes are deemed wise, they
will be promptly made.
81 congratulate the House and the
country. and particularly do copgratu-
late the members OF the committee on
ways and means upon the success Of the
important and far-reaching experiment 4
Of selecting committees through the In
of Q committee. an expert.
nient touching which dire predictions were
made and concerning the operation OF
which grave doubts were entertained,
even by some honest reformers.
Economy in Public Expense.
~. Economy In the public expense
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-04
Striking Miners Issue Ultimatum

WHEELING. W. Va, April 4.-Striking
miners of eastern Ohio have given the
officers of the United Mine Workers until
Friday Of this week to take the 500 work.
ers, who deserted last week, out Of the
mines, under penalty Of calling off the
strike Saturday. It is intimated here
that the international board at Indianapo-
lis will send all miners in the Tuscarawas
field back to work and take some other
means of settling with the operators.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-04
Fires at Canons During Service.

ROME. April A man. subsequent.
1y identified as Pietro Pesanti. and
thought to be insane, entered ST.
Peters today armed with a revolver
and without warning fired upon the
canons who were engaged in the reci-
tation of the breviary. The shot went
wild and the man was arrested. He
Fought savasely and slightly wounded
q policeman.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-04
Negro Worth 81, 500, 900 Dies.

PHILADELPHIA, April AFTER a
long illness. John Trower. reputed to
have been the wealthiest negro in the
United States, died today at his home
In Germantown. Mr. Trower, whose
fortune Is said to have amounted to
$l.5o0,000. was prominent in church
work and founded q Baptist seminary
in Downingtown. Pa, near here. He
was sixty-one years old.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-04
REVENGE HIS MOTIVE bOMb IN CITY HALL
Camorrst Says Inormer Has Attempt to Wreck Tower at
Grudge Against Him. Springfield, Mass.
DEFENSE OF De MARINS ICAUSE FOR DEED UNKNOWN
No Labor Trouble New Structure
OnceD Discharged Abbatemaggio for More Than Year.
ACCUSED OF PLANNING HOLE ABUTMENT BASE
CAUSE FOR DEED UNKNOWN
No Labor Trouble on New Structure
for More Than Year.
HOLE TORN IN ABUTMENT BASE
Damage Is Confined to Lower Por-
tion Of Structure, Now 1SO
Feet High.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. April 4.-Sev
eral thousand dollars worth of damage
was done early today to Springfield's new
million-dollar municipal building, now il
process Of construction, by an explosion
which wrecked the base of the 3OO-foo
clock tower and shook the city for &
radius of several blocks.
Two explosions, one following directly
after the other, were heard by the
officers on duty in the police station ad-
joining the tower. All the windows in
the police offices were smashed by the
conclusion.
The nature of the explosion indicates,
in the minds of the police, that dyna-
mite was used, and that it was delib-
crate attempt to wreck the tower. No
one was injured. the watchman, the only
man on the premises at the time, being in
distant part of the building.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-04
BRIDES SORRY PLIGHT.
In New York Alone and Without Ex.
pense Money.

NEW YORK, April A bride of ten
days. who arrived here from Kittrell, n.
c., Sunday, unaccompanied. and with but
S3.75 in cash. is being cared for at the
almshouse until relatives can be notified
of her plight. The young woman says
she is Mrs. Lena Massenburg and that
she came here at her husbands urging
to meet his relatives. She waited all day
for them In the railroad station, but they
did not meet her as he had said they
would, and when night came she was sent
30 the municipal lodging house.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-04

This day marked the opening of the trial of the democratic
party its wortness receive e wider conf
dence" of the of the country. 't t-
Asking his colleagues keep that fact uppemost
during the present of Congress- Representative
Champ Clark Missouri his speech accepting speakersp
of the House. today outlined the through which the demo-
party hopes continue enjoy faith of people
Intelligent revision of the tariff election of United States
by popular vote changes House rules permit
of public economy handling purse
strings the the publication
of New Mexico and Arizona statehood
the things which Speaker Clark emphasized
the majority party in the House. -.-+ -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-04
No Change in Denman Thomson.

WEST SWANZEY, N. H., April A.
There was no perceptible change today
in the condition of Denman Thomson.
the we'll known actor. who is seriously
Ill with uremic poisoning at his home
here. The attending physician said that
while Mr.. Thompson could not be con-
sidered out of danger, his condition was
very encouraging.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-04
Fleet Encounters Bad Weather,

NORFOLK, Va, April 4.-The Atlantic
fleet, engaged in battle maneuvers OFF the
Virginia capes. encountered bad weather
again today, and fog prevented target
practice. The wind was light during the
day. but the seas were high. The yacht
Mayflower. which could not carry Secre-
tary of the Navy Meyer back to Washing
ton last night because of q disarranged
boiler. arrived at the navy yard today for
repairs.