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The Washington times., 1911-09-23
NJ A ME TELLS BE L L E
That the Large
Question STIR Is
WHAT TO DO WITH TEDDY

He big question Belle, Is. What to do with Roose
velt" It's been the big question ever since he
gave Bill Taft a four years lease on the house o
trouble, and took Kermit and the camera to Africa
The vaudeville managers are gen'rlly so wide
awake, Belle that it's wonder to me none OF EN-
have made him offers. Maybe, II they offered him
thousan' dollars night, he'd stop writin con-
trbutory editorials at a good cigar word long
enough to consider the proposition
There's song called The African Glide"
Belle The colonel would be just the to sing
that, and If he got up little dance to go with il,
there's no reason on earth why it shouldn't bring
The Washington times., 1911-09-23
To His Sorrow.

Every tailor nows a lot Of promising
young men.-New York Tribune.
The Washington times., 1911-09-23

1AREST Your special delivery came before was
up this morning and the news that you will really
be home for Thanksgiving is singing itself in a
perfect pean of JOY in my heart, and l could hug
you for sending the good fast as possible
Oh, to be able to you. to hear your voice, to
forget 10 put in your letters! Oh, it's almost
too good to be true, and best of all, recognized
in your letter jubilant note, something beneath
the mere words, that cried like tang
ible message: "He. too, is glad, is eager and long
ing for November to come" And that best
oF ,I1
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-09
WALTER PETT|S
IS FREE At LAST
Was Indicted for Murder, Jury
Bringing in Verdict of Invol-
untary Manslaughter.

James Walter Pettis (coiored),
against whom jury in the last term
of the Hastings Court brought in a
verdict of involuntary manslaughter
when he had been Indicted for murder.
was dismissed yesterday in the same
court. Commemorative Attorney Mini
tree Folkes asked that the case be
nolle pressed. as the prisoner had been
once tried for his life and could not
be tried second time on the same
charge, Pettis was charged with the
murder of James Davis on June TO-
Henry Anderson (colored) was tried
and convicted on the charge of horse
stealing. He hemmed and hawed over
the question of pleading guilty or not
guilty, and the case was given to the
jury. The jury brought in verdict
of eight years in the penitentiary
r.. w. Walker (colored), tried for
the same offense. pleaded guilty, and
the sentence imposed on him was for
only four years in the State penal in
stitution. The court was more merci-
full than the jury.
Lynwood Carter (coiored). indicted
on four charges of housebreaking,
pleaded guilty to the first indictment,
and was sentenced to Ave years on the
roads. The other indictments were
nolle pressed.
w. H. Lawson (colored), indicted for
assault and battery. was sentenced to
thirty days in Jail.
Henry Starke tcoIored>. indicted for
assault and battery, also received a
sentence of thirty days In jail.
Francis Miller, n small white boy.
charged with stealing u bicycle valued
at $40 from H. Freeman, was dts
missed on account Of his age. and was
turned over to the care Of his sister,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-09
DECIDE ONREPORT
TO LEGISLATURE
State Tax Commission Will
Complete Recommends
tons To-Day.
TWO CHARGED WITH ARSON
Arrests Made Through Inspec-
tors-Bristol State Line
Gives Trouble.
TWO CHARGED WITH ARSON

For the purpose of drafting it's final
report to the General Assembly on the
subject of tax reform In Virginia the
State Tax Commission meets at 1s
O'Clock this morning in the courtroom
of the State Corporation Commission.
The facts gathered since the last
meeting have been collected and have
recently been going the rounds of the
members of the commission for their
consideration.
port can BIO agreed upon and formu-
lated 1t will be published for the infor.
nation of every resident OF the state.
SO as to give wide discussion pending
the assembling OF the Legislature. 1t
may or may not be put in such shape
to-day that 1t can be given out at
once.
While no intimation OF the result Of
the conference has been made. II is
regarded as probable that certain fea-
lures of the program of the commission
will be emphasized. To be palmer. IL
is not expected that the commission
VIII endeavor at this time to cover the
entire field of tax reform. but will
attack that portion of the system which
seems to 1t to be in the most need of
revision.
The members of the commissin are
Governor Mann. Lieutenant Governor
Ellyson. Speaker Richard e. Byrd, Col
onel a. NJ. Bowman. Judge r. r. Prem
tbs and DR.. D. S. Freeman. There is a
vacancy, due to the resignation from
the Senate of George NJ. Keezel, chair
man of It's Finance Committee.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-09
MOTION TO SPEED
CASE OF CUTCH|N
Prosecution Wants Roanoke
Mayors Appeal to Be Heard
in Richmond.

Among the motions submitted TO the
supreme Court of Appeals at the be-
ginning OF its term yesterday morning
was enc looking to Fastening a final
nearing of the case of Mayor Joel H.
Cutchtn. OF Roanoke. 1t took the form
OF request to have the case removed
from Wythevillc 10 Richmond and then
to place it on the privileged docket, so
that it may be heard at an early date.
The Mayor was convicted several
months ago of misfeasance in Office
and was sentenced to be removed
Upon an appeal writ of error was
granted. which acted as a stay of exc
cution, and the case went OH the
NEtneville docket Roanoke being un-
der the jurisdiction of the court there
The practical result will be. IL left
to be heard at Wytheville next June,
that an election will have been held for
Mayor Cutchin's successor before the
decision Is had. 1t is the understand
Ing that he will endeavor 10 secure
vindication at the polls His present
term expires September 1, 1912, and n
removal for his present term. IL ac-
compiished at Wytheville. would amount
TO little. Such arc the points made in
the petition.
Lncl> Moral Effect.
In addition ii is argued that under
the circumstances the official acts of
the Mayor do not have the same moral
effect as they would If the city had "A
mead upon whom such action was not
resting.
After the presentation of the petition
by Il. H. Willis, John L. Lee of coun-
sci Tor the prisoner arose TO reply. He
said that he did not concede the desir-
ability. OF acceleration of the case. The
convicted man. he asserted, is poor in
purse, the intimation being that he has
not yet been able to arrange for the
printing of the record. which contains
from 700 to 500 pages. Besides, contin-
ued Mr.. Lee. the attorneys for tho de-
tense have not had time to prepare to
argue the motion. having other en-
gagemcnts.
The court took the motion under
consideration.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-09
CITIZENS RE ADY
TO OPPOSE SALE
Urbanna Railway Petition Will
Be Discussed by Commit
tee Tonight.

subcommittee OF the Council Com
mittee on Streets Will take up tonight
the petition of the Richmond, urbsnna
and Peninsula Railroad Company TO be
allowed to purchase the Seven Pines
Street Railway lines and segregate it
from the system OF the Virginia Rail-
way and Power Company.
Citizens living at Highland Springs
and other points along the line have
employed counsel and will oppose the
sale since the conversion of the line
into railroad would have the effect
OF doing away with transfer privi-
leges now enjoyed to and from Seven
zines from all parts of tho city. The
urbanna Company offers, If the Coun-
straight scent fare from Twenty
ninth and z Streets to Seven Pines
with service as good as that now rem
The Virginia Railway and Power
Company has given an option on the
road 10 the new company, subject to
the permission of the city. The line
has never paid. and tho construction
placed on the franchise as to labor
tickets, school tickets and transfers
makes 1t possible for passengers to
ride from nine to twelve miles for
from l-2 to cents, the average being
| less than half a cent q mile for each
passenger. Several members OF the
committee have expressed the opinion
given that the line will be actual
~ extended to Urbanna, that tho petit :
ton should be granted--in other words.
mat the trade gathered by a railroad
into the Northern Neck section would
he of more value than a street car
line to Seven Pines
1t is stated in the petition that the
town OF urbanna alone shipped to Bal
timore last year moro than 81 900 ooo
of produce. the distance from Urbanna
to Richmond being less than one
fourth OF the distance to Baltimore.
The proposed road viii traverse the
counties of Henrico, Hanover. King
William, King and Queen and Middle.
| sex. crossing the Chickahominy, the
| pamunkey. the Mattaponi and the
Piankatank Rivers. serving present
| population OF 67.455. all of which ex-
ccpt Henrico and Hanover is now en-
AEely tributary to Baltimore BIZ water,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-09
Mr.. BURROWS CLAIM
Contractors Work Greater Than Called for
In specifications

Partial hearing was given yesterday af-
teTnoon ny subcommittee on Streets to
the claim OF Contractor W. o. Burton for
extra allowance ON the West Street sewer
contract MIR. Burton succeeded the arm
OF BURTON Driscoll, to which that con-
tract was awarded. the sewer being the
main trunk line, draining the annexed sec
lions OF Lee and Clay wards. west OF the
Boulevard.
The specifications showed the width and
depth OF the various trenches payment TO
be made per cubic yard for cutting and re-
ming. Because OF the curious ''crawfish''
or slippery nature OF much OF the land Mr.
Burton said he found it necessary 10 make
nneh wider cuts in order TO prevent cave
ms cutting the trenches in some places
several times the width prescribed He
asks payment now for the actual number
OF cubic yards cut and hIled--not for the
mere measurements called for in tho plans
ms claim being approximately $1,000
The committee VIII hold further meet :
!ng 10 hear from the city inspectors on tho
JOB and 10 inquire into the long delays in
the completion OF the contract due, IL is
believed, TO the slides OF which Mr. Burton
complains.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-09
RADFOROM MAY LOSE
Her NEW NORMAL
Legislators Indignant at Actions
Of the Democrats of
the City.

e"Ha Radford and lIarrisonburS arc not
>,a,to, hhely to receive great generosity at
N'' tho hands OF the new Legislature in
s ss THE matter of appropriations for their
u'a.s normal schools. If the discussion to be
20, 80, beard in political circles yesterday is
s.ons an indication Radford especially is
an object of great deal of criticism.
iets some OF the political leaders saying
eeutp1oprnly that they would prefer an
Acknowledgement of the site purcha sed
early there and a loss Of the money already
reactiput in by the State, to the establish
sales. ment OF the school.
states This ire against the little city on
IotNew River Is the result of Tuesday Us
share'ciection. when the Democrats OF the
6.2oo' westward unhesitatingiy cut the name
peakeof Charles 4. Johnston, the Democratic
Nash'nominee for the House of Delegates,
"'ooe, from the ticket and voted for Ulysses
'outhGrant Flanagan. the Republican can
ol.AVldidate, and therefore contributed large
NirSily to Mr. Flanagans election. This
fact is plainly shown by the returns,
Ne'which gave John NJ, Hart, the Demo-
iriin5cratic candidate for the Senate, 1888
per cvotes in West Radford. while Mr.. John
actnaston received only 81. This is be-
sis3nieved to be directly due TO the recent
for eight between the two wards to
Bar which should get the location OF the
Moneuew normal school
cent? Thought They Owned IT,
3-s' II was the intention OF the Legisla-
casieture to establish this school for the
Sl-3beneht OF the people of the Southwest.
and not of Radford That city got
INTO squabblc the matter. and
took the case up to the Supreme Court,
STOCK causing great deal of trouble and
litigation costs to the State. This
mae dc the legislators hereabout exceed
vrs ngly sore. and now comes the election
STAFF Republican by Democratic votes,
VirEipn face of the fact that Mr.. Johnston's
Va. Csfforts secured the school for Radford.
RAJ Chances are good for other en-
a. c. tcrprising town in the Southwest to
C. anEet this normal.
, .eors While the school at Harrsonburg is
Nor going institution. it is believed that
Nor abe people of the cou..ty do not care
seaoorluch for 1t, since they did not elect
eonTS Democrats who would alone have a
So n,hanco to get int" the committees and
Wcstehc Democratic caucus. and participate
sTHn the affairs OF the LIE. islature. The
Nor. school must OF course, be kept in OPP
Va kration. but the outlook for new build
sTNngs is not especially bright.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-09
STATE LINE CASE
Reputation Necessary to Bring Bristol
MINI Across Street.

An incident of the embarrassment
caused by the State line in Bristol camo
up yesterday. when the Governor issued
a requisition on Governor Ben w. Hoop
er. OF Tennessee. for the person of Mar
ion Wilson. The man is accused of cut
ting one Charles Sellers, the offense
having taken place on the Virginia side
OF Bristol He then repaired across the
street into Tennessee. where he WAS
arrested.
out "a requisition. 1t became necessary
10 bring him by process OF intersta 70
comfy. Elaborate papers must be
passed between the two Governors and
fees paid. Then when tho sergeant of
Bristol, Va. gets the final papers he
Will saunter five blocks down to the
Tennessee jail and bring his man back
across the line into Virginia
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-09
EXPECT LONG TERM
United Stntes Circuit Court OF AppeaI,
Opens Hero To-Day

The United States Circuit Court of Ap-
pea!s Will convene here this morning 20
mold It's November term. Tho following
,tud Scs will be in attendance: Circuit Judge
Nathan Gof, OF Clarksburg. w. Va: Circuit
Judge j. S. Pritchard. OF Ashcville, y. C..
District Judge Henry {. Mcdowell Of
Lynchburg. and District Judge Henry q.
Connor, OF Wilson, y. c. District Judge
Henry a. NJ. Smith. OF Charleston, s. c.,
the term.
The following case is in tho call for ar
gument to-day:
NO. loS-Georsc Burchett ct al. plaintiffs
In error, VIZ. United States OF America de-
,endant In error: in error TO the District
court az Big Stone Gap. Va. On reurgu-
ment To be argued by $. II. Sutherland
j.: G. smith, and Chase & Daugherty OF
Clini"ood. Va. Tor the plaintiffs in error,
and by Barnes Gillespie, United States at
torney. OF Tazewell. Va. for tho defendant
in error.
The present indcationt are that this term
the court.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-09
EARTHQUAKE?

Director Evans Hears West End Felt Real
Shock.
Director Evans. of the Weather Bureau,
got word last night from several citizens
OF the West End and Northside that an
earthquake shock had caused considerable
excitement, but damage. There is no
instrument at the bureau to record the
earths tremors no information could
be given out here 1t said that the
first shock felt at 5:45 o'clock. the sec
ond at $50 and the third at Gas. On North
Harrison street IL was said that windows
ratified right sharply.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-09
CHARGES OF ARSON
Insurance Bureau inspectors Cause of
Two Arrests.

Arrests on the charge of arson have
been secured In two cases by officials
OF the State Insurance Bureau. One
of the accused persons is ]. II. Alexan-
der, farmer and owner of a cotton
gin two miles from Chase City. He is
charged with having set fire to an Ice
fuel and cotton gin plant at Chase City
on October 16. the motive having been
supposed to be jealousy over the enter
prise of a new concern which Is said
to have practically put him out OF bus
mess. His hearing was postponed to
November Il, ard he was admitted TO
$500 bond.
Pompey Caswell. a negro is charged
with having set fire to a barn on the
Cumberland Farm, at Grassheld, IN
Norfolk county. belonging to Frank
Lindsay. with loss of $4,000. He is
in jail. his trial having been set for
November %.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-09
MOTOR CAR CHASE
Railway Detectives Arrest Negro on Charge
nj Rur0l

Railway DETECTIVES Arrest Negro on ChnrEc
OF burglary.
After long chase, during which the pur-
suing detectives aided by an autoisi
Charles Jreeinan. coiored, Nas c~Srested
yesterday afternoon by Detectives Caul and
Mallory, OF the Chesapeake and Ohio Rail-
way Company. and was locked up in the
Henrico county jail suspicion OF having
committed several burBlaries along the
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway line.
The negro had been working on the rail-
w-y about half mile below Fulton, and
his actions aroused the suspicious OF the
detectives As they approached to arrest
him he took to his heels. and ran. across
country, until he got 10 the open road. The
detectives followed but were being out
distanced when an automoboiist offered to
help them. They got into his car, and the
negro was caught
Though he gave his name a. Freeman, the
negro had In his possession pawn ticket
giving the name OF Z. Felin. OF Baltimore.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-09
New Company in Port.mouth.

On the application of G. w. Burns.
w. a. Maynard. s. j. Levee and others,
Adjutant- General Sale yesterday issued
permission for the organization OF
new company of infantry at Ports
mouth.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-09
On V. II. 1. Ronrd.

The Governor yesterday appointed
Captain NJ. B. Corse, of Lexington, a
member of the board of visitors OF the
Virginia Military Institute. to succeed
DR.. John S. Bransford, of Bon Air, who
recently died.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-09
Candidates spent Nothing.

Bright and early on the morning
after the election. several successful
candidates flied their expense accounts
with the Secretary of the Common
wealth. Not one OF them spent cent
Nis time. for they had no opposition.
These were f. c. Folkes and A. C. Har-
man. for the Senate from Richmond:
e. p. Cox and Hill Montague, for the
House from Richmond; c. w. Throck-
morton, for the House from Henrico.
Qualities to Practice.
r. II. Willis qualified yesterday In the
city Circuit Court to practice law in that
court.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-09
PLEAD FOR BOYS
Smith Eluln Are Sent On.

mesa tnrney Makes Strong Fight but Raymond
Norfo Smith and Edwin scott Are sent On.
South Raymond Smith aud Edwin Scott. two
sout fmsil white boys. appearing several
,.harges OF i-susehreaking ana theft. were
bA!'rdered held far the grand Jury In Police
Amer curt yesterday morning. Gilbert x. Pol
Bros,uck. attorney for the defense made
BaukitronE plea for The acquittal OF the boys
Mercmonth Smith. who, he said, not respon-
Mcchlblc account OF serious injury he re-
&atioeived severa! years ago, The boy wa:
SBtiotnocked from n wagon by passing street
Plantar and Tor weeks lay in the Virginia
la vim iospitai unconscious and his life despared
Uniori
Nirgi The boys were charged with breaking into
IrShe residence OF Mrs Mary L, Russell and
tea!inE therefrom a watch and chain and
We lcwelry; breaking into the home OF Miss
Va constance Anderson and stealing therefrom
Va. ring; breaking into the home OF Mrs a.
MIS-. Bailey and stealing thercfrom a watch
- Ind chain and cum buttons. and with
:" 9reaking into the home OF B. d. Martin
ia stealing therefron watch ana chain
c.uond $40 In currency.
Richard Evans. coiored. charged with
Intoxicating watch chain. valued a, s75
asss rom b. B. Clements sent on to the
rand jury.
Le.sie Meadows coiored. charged win
teaiins watch and pin and Il stick PIN
vas sentenced 20 thirty days in iaii
AIS Governor Hayes. cciorod. was sentenced
h,pe,0 four months the roads for stealing a
-, oat from Dudley Payne.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-09
Marriage Licenses

Marriage licenses We're issued yesterday
In the Hastings Court to 4. Percy Diggs
and Florence II. Anderson: George d. Lor-
raine and Marguerite b. Knowles and to
Gardner S. Plumey. of Charleston, w. Va
and Matilda Moore Jones'
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-09

AND STEAMSHIP TICK
ETS TO ALL POINTS
Baggage called for and checked to
estimation Of tickets.
TnIicab service.
RICHMOND TRANSFER CO.,
500 East Main street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-09

UUUEIhtHt FnTcrcH.
Judgment entered Yesterday in tho
.a~ and Equity Court Ia The suit of the
Manchester National Bank against Lewis
ilackeI for .2el
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1911-12-14

are to receive 25 cents per day addi-
tional compensation over the scale
providing they work less than four
days per week; while if working four
days or over they are to receive the
regular scale. The piece scale on
machines has been raised from 10 to
II cents per thousand for point type
on evening papers, and from II to IL
cents per thousand on morning pa
pers. The general time scale for ma
chine operators and floor men is SIS
cents per hour for day work and 81 1-3
cents per. hour for night work.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1911-12-14

where locals do not exist. This proves
Instances Socialists were elected
that the work of organization MUST
commence right now.
Uhrichsville came within 4 votes Of
electing mayor.
Dorset elects Justice of Peace and
double the vote.
Salem elects mayor by 106 plurality.
Mt Vernon captured the city hall,
electing mayor A. A. Perrine and
Councilman Charles Wilmington,
Assessor E. C. Wolf.
Osnaburg elects mayor, marshal
clerk and councilmen.
Cambridge 2 trustees, 2 school
board members, treasurer, constable,
assessor, over combined efforts Of old
parties.
st Marys elects every officer except
one on school board
Hamilton elects president Of coun-
Gil, councilmen-at-large, council.
men, l constable, 2 assessors, giving
socialist control of Council
Elyria reports an increase OF 513
per cent over last election.
columbus secured three seats on
tle School Board, and the Comrades
VINO were elected are capable Of hold
ing their own at any of the Board ses-
SiOns.
Toledo reduced Mayor Whitlock's
majority. The Socialist vote cast was
ABOVE all expectations. Considering
tse many obstacles placed In the way
y, tne Toledo comrades by the reform
eiement much can be expected at
some future election.
many of the large and smaller com:
@unlties have elected Assessor and
justice of the Peace. These Offices
are important functions for the CAPT.
I %llst to Cypress the workers with.
iake as many weapons as possible
away from the capitalists, comrades.
E-State Secretary George Storck
was appointed Commissioner Of Pub.
TS Works in Lorain by Mayof-elect
inomas W. Pape. We feel assured
mat Comrade. Storck has the ability
70 give the city of Lorain the best o.
public service.
Troy jumped from 20 votes in 1915
70 70 4O7 for Mayor. Something doing
Lima has no use for wireless teIe
sraphy, telephones or other means Of
S.aommunleation, we can hear thei1
Olg noise, all over the State. Theil
swo councilmen and the mayor viii
seep the old parties busy thinking FOL
ene next two yeasr.
Mineral Ri1oo hr.fnlrr< 4t,lsf, q
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1911-12-14
oTTE-PETTlT Il HARDWARE CO.

:
Ii enumefating the many different
concerns Of the city Of Martins Ferry,
that we consider fair and friendly to
labor and the cause Of labor, we de-
sire to call special attention to the
|otte-Pettit Hardware Go. This concern
carries an extensive line of hardware.
stoves, and queens ware at all times.
Their output is received with uniEer-
sal satisfaction by the wage earners
lot this section Of the country.
These two gentlemen have done
much for the growth OF the city, and
have at all times contributed freely
to all worthy causes for the better
|ment Of labor. g
In this, our annual labor review,
which win be read by thousands OF
wage earnets. we most heartily recon-
mend the Otte,Pettit Company, and
wish for them an era of ever inereas-
ing success sand popularity.