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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-22
GRAND JURY WILL
PROBE PRIMARY
USUAL ORDER OF PROCEDURE
TO BE ADOPTED IN CONyEC-
T1ON WITH BALLOTING IN
PRINCESS ANNE.

Especial to The Richmond virginian.)
NORFOLK. VA, April irwin
Attorney Edwin ]. Smith defeated by
ex-Judge Ackiss for Commonwealth 8
attorney Of Princess Anne county in
Thursdays primary election in that
county. reatfirming his determine
ton to contest the election OF Judge
Ackiss- who now appears to have won
by six majority, Judge Ackiss Is dar-
ing Attorney Smith to make his first
move
All kinds of political sensations
were sprung to-day In connection with
that poll tax receipts In blank were
used by Smith as deputy treasurer
under his father for the payment OF
poll taxes by those who had not been
in the county but from ten to thirty
days. and 1t IL charged that registrars
permitted registration under these
circumstances by persons who voted
A special grand jury Is TO be called
to investigate not only these things
but that money was used illegally In
the primary. Conditions are at fever
heat
II appears that a total of 1883
voted in the primary, with no more
eligfbles In the county except 70 ne
groes, yet A. f. Kellum, Incumbent
Republican clerk. claims ne can beat
DR.. Emmerson and the Democratic
nominees in yesterdays primary FOR
clerk in November. 1t was ruled that
only white Democrats could vote but
everybody but negroes voted in the
Democratic election.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-22
GOOD SAMARITAN
GETS It IN NECK
HELPED UNFORTUNATEs WHO
ROB AND BEAT HIM INTO
tNsENSIBILITY.

NEW YORK, April ga Good
Samaritan's job may be had for
nothing by applying to George T..
Walker. Of Lynbrook. l.. l. AT an
early hour to-day Walker, returning
home In his auto runapout. came
upon Il stranded touring car with
three men and woman as the luck
less occupants.
The derelicts appealed TO Walker
for aid and he went with one of the
men TO drug store TO get gasoline.
On the way back Walkers poke,
WAS picked. He discovered his loss
just as he was taking leave ef the
party and made q public declaration.
he vas then assaulted by one OF the
men and knocked senseiess. When
he recovered. he found he had been
frisked of his possessions and the con-
meeting plug OF his automobile taken.
Patrick FLYNN and Ralph Burrls are
under arrest as suspects.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-22
REDUCES CHARGES
AGAINST CUTCH|N
Judge Mullen Cuts Down
Number from Nineteen
to Four
MAYORS POLICY
SEEMS REAL ISSUE
Trial Will Develop Little
Evidence of Sensational
Character Against
Official

ROANOKE, VA April 22--The
tr'ai OF Mayor Joel n. cutchin for
maIfeasance and misfsasance in Of
nee took an unexpected turn this
morning whom Judge Mullen, who is
Presiding, said that no would quash
the rule under which the case was
being tried and entsr an order. He
read q rough draft Of this order
which showed that he had reduced
ahe charges to approximately four.
while the rule originally issued con-
tanned nineteen separate ard dis
tinct charges.
Following Judge Mulien's decision in
this matter, the attorneys for the de-
fense pleaded not guisty to the charges
IN the courts order and it was decided
that the case should be gone into Mon
day. The charges named by Judge
Mullen are that the mayor neglected
and refused to enforce the laws of the
city and State. relative to disorderly
houses that he connived with. eucour-
ing and advised one Wei Isom In the
conduct of such place and that he
Iaiied To suppress gambling resorts
ne fourth allegation has not been
named by the court. but it will be
similar to the ones herewith given No
specific mention is made sof the dia-
mond ring, suit or furniture. and rugs
winch fiti iSofn is said To nave given
the mayor.
Charges Out Of Date.
Judge Mullen holds that these mat
ters. along with many others having
arisen prior to the Mayors present
term OF office, cannot be brought 10
now in the form OF charges. but can be
used as evidence In connection with
other charges
Inc general impression thus far ia
mat the Commonwealth has been un-
aoie TO establish strong grounds for
prosecution. 1t is said that the ques-
ZION Will be narrowed down TO the
mayors policy of segregattng disor.
derry houses, and that the trial win
develop very little In the way of SEN
aatonal testimony against him. This
ID indicated In the action of the court
IN excluding at least fifteen of the
charges contained in the rule served
against the mayor.
Mr.. Sol Cutchin There.
Mayor Cutchin's brother. Sol Clutch
In. widely known lawyer of Rich
mond. is attending the mayors trial.
he reached the city this morning and
sits near the mayor during the pro-
ceedings- He is taking no active part
in the defense.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-22
WIDOWS AOM|RER
WAS BOLD THIEF
STOLE JEwELRy VALUED At $4,000
FROM MRS. FANNIE
CALDWELL.
PURSUES LIKE NEMESIS
PROCURING AID OF DETECTIVE
SHE SOON LANDS ERsTwhILE
BEAU BEHIND
BARS.
PURSUES LIKE NEMESIS

PHILADELPHIA, PA. April "a
A chase that began In New York after
a merry dinner party and continued
to Atlantic City ended to-day in Phil
adelphia, when Mrs. Fannie Caldwell,
a pretty widow, q 26s West Seventy
second street. New York. caused the
arrest Of Robert J. Davidson young
Canadian, who had been her ardent
admirer. but who. she said. took jew
airy. valued at s.. COO from her
Taxicabs and woman's wit entered
largely into the pursuit from Atlantic
City. After tracing young Davidson
to the seashore, Mrs Caldwell final
ly located him late last night in a
hotel there. Finding he was cor
nered. Davidson tried to fiee by taxi
ing a train. There We're no trains
out for a few hours, 80 he hired a
taxicab and started for Philadelphia,
confident he had shaken the widow
from his trail. -.
As soon as Mrs. Caldwell learned
OF Dayidson's departure. She. too.
hired taxicab. 1t was q race to this
city. and both arrived about the same
time, With her came Detective Barn
shaw. Of the Atlantic City force. As
sisted by local sleuths. he succeeded
In running Davidson down. on Broad
street. and placed him under arrest.
Most OF the iewelry Was recovered.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-22
FEMALE CAMORIST
PRISONER ON STAND

NfTERBO, April 22.~Maria Stendar-
do. the only woman among the Cam
nnrist prisoners, was one OF those who
took the stand to-day In the famous
murder trial The woman Is still beau
tifuf and presented a striking appear
ance In the witness box. She liz the
common law wife OF Dicola Nora and
this fact alone. she said. was RESPONSE
BILE tor her arrest, She denied any
knowledge OF the crime.
Another prisoner examined to-day
was Antonio Percuoco. dealer in
shells. He created n laugh by saying
that he was glad of his arrest as 1t
Was advertising HIS business.
Il sell most of my wares FIJI the
United States" he said, ''and hope the
papers there are mentioning my name
as much as possible"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-22
RICHMOND CONCERNS
GET CHARTERS
TO ENGAGE IN REAE ESTATE
BUSINESS AND DEAL IN LIVE
.
STOCK

The following Richmond concerns
we're granted charters Saturday by
the State Corporation Commission
Danville Development xompany.
&. w. Smith. president; +. w. Davis.
Nice-president; w. G. Wing, secretary
and treasurer--~all of New York. The
maximum capital stock IL TO be $5o.-
600. The company is To conduct a real
estate business. with principal office
In Richmond.
Fluvanna Packing and Live Stock
Corporation of Virginia. S. Hutzler.
NJ. G. Dalton, secretary. both of Rich
mond. and J. A. Pearce, treasurer, OF
Fork Union. The maximum capital
Is to be $4,000. and the company will
deal in live stock. The principal Of
fice is to be in Richmond.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-22
-FOUR DEAD, TEN
HURT WHEN OIL
PLANT EXPL0OES
Burning Oil Hurled Over Area
of Block in St. Louis Set
ting Many on Fire

ST. LOUIS. MO. April 22.--Four
persons dead at least ten seriously in
Jured and several houses burned. were
the results of an explosion Of tank
car filled with gasoline in the yards of
the Bell Oil Company to-day.
Burning oil was hurled over an area
of more than block. setting houses on
fire The victims of the ire were em-
ployes at the office of the oil company.
or residents OF houses In the vicinity.
After the explosion men and women
were seen running in every direction
many with their clothing atire. Some
extingnished the flames by rolling in
the streets.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-22
.CUss0N DENIES
!. W|l NJ INTERVIEW
GIVES LIFE TO BUR
CESS STORY IN LoRIMER
CASE.

DULUTH. MINI. April as. +.
Cusson. OF Virginia. general manager
Of the Virginia Realty Lumber Com
pany. to-day denied the conversation
which William Burgess described In
the William Lorimer investigation at
Springfield Thursday. He says,
The conversation which BURGESS
describes with Wethe In the smoking
compartment of the car OF the trip to
Virginia. had no foundation. Weihe
does not smoke and did not enter that
part Ut the car. burgess had no con-
versAtiea With Weih4 a. thA& trim.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-22
HULCE QUALITIES
As NEW COLLECTOR
Ad Interim Officer Furnishes
$4,000 Bond--C,unning-
ham May Not Resign
FRIENDS MAKE GOOD
SHORTAGE OF S3,522,24
Believed He VIII Compel
Mayor to Force Him Out of
Offlee-Office Reopened
for Business

Mr.. Herbert Auice, first deputy in
the office Of city collector, who was
elected ad interim collector, Friday
night. qualified before City Clerk, Ben
T. August, Saturday morning
Immediately after taking the oath
and furnishing the required bond. Mr..
Hutce. opened the city collectors Office,
which had been closed since the sus-
pension Of Captain Cunningham, and
work was resumed. Il 10 not believed
the Office will be closed again ~ a
result Of the city aecountant's report
involving Captain Cunningham.
Bond in the sum Of $4,000 was fur
nishsd for Mr.. Huics by the Empire
State Surety Company Of New York.
Of which a. A. Ruin, 10 the local
agent.
Although it was the confident expec-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-22
SALOONS STRIKE A.
SNAG IN PAGE
CIRCUIT COURT REFUSES AppLl-
CATION OF Fl OUT OF q WOULD
BE WHiskEY SELLERS.

Especial to The Richmond Virginian.
LURAY, VA April 22-The ac-
lion o. the circuit court Of the
county now in session, in Luray,
Judge Haas presiding, has almost
wiped every vestiae Of saloons and
distilIeriss in Page county. Ap-
plieations for license were numer-
Gus when the town began, but
from the evidence accumulated
against them, by the Anti Saloon
League only one applicant was sue
cesafuI.
In fact, so vigorous have tho An
ts-Saioor people contested every ap-
plieation in this county within tho
past year, that out of % appIica-
tions for license only two have been
successful. The fight has been led
by G. w. RothaeI, President Of the
League, aided BY ministers and la
dies.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-22
ODD FELLOWS WILL
ATTEND CHURCH IN BODY

ROANOKE. VA. April s2.--The
Odd Fellows Of Roanoke. 1inton and
Salem will assemble Sunday morning
at the hall OF Mountain Lodge and
from there will march in a body to
the First Baptist church. where an
appropriate service will he held The
Rev. r. Cfaggett Skinner will preach
the annual sermon. The lodges will
be accompanied by the Patriarchs
Militant In charge of Captain s. s.
Brooke and Lieutenant s. G. Oakley.
The Militant branch OF the order is
new in Roanoke. having been organ
ed last November. IL has grown
rAnidiN
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-22
REV. MR.. BOWIE To
BE NEW RECTOR
ST. PAUL's CHURCH
Young Minister'S Acceptance
of Call to be Announced
Sunday
BELIEVED THAT YOUTH
WILL NOT HAMPtR.HlM
DR.. Forsyth's Successor Has
Been Conducting Very Sue
cessful Mission Work in
the Mountains

Announcement viii be made at the
morning services at St Paurs Epts-
copai church that the Rev. W. Russell
bowte has accepted a call to the rec
torate of the church to succeed the
late Rev. nr. Robert w FORSYTH, The
call was extended TWO weeks ago.
Ii is not known at this time when
Mr. Bowie VIII enter upon his duties.
out IL lis. thought likely that he win
not come To Richmond until the early
ialL AT present he is conducting a
very successful mission in the noun
tains near Wayneshoro. Va, and IL is
believed that he would be reluctant TO
relinquish these duties without notice
OF several months To his bishop
Is just Twenty seven.
AIR. Bowie. though just twenty-sev-
en- years OF age. is reputed to he u
clergy man OF unusual force and elo-
quence. and VIII doubtless give "A good
account of himself at St. Fauls, which
is Richmonds most fashionable Epis~
Sopal house of worship. Two years
ago he was offered the assistant rec
torship Of the church, but he felt 1t
his duty at that time to decline the
prefer. SO that he might continue his
mission work Ia which he has evinc-
T.
HE is an old Richmond boy and was
reared in the church over which he
Win ofiicia,e as clergyman. He gain
ed his elementary education al Mo
Cures University school iii this city
Ills academic equipment was obtain
ed at Harvard University. where he
attained high stand in his studies
Al this institution he also developed
oratorical ability 10 an unsual degree
Received Other Cali
Recently Mr.. Bowie was extended
a cail 20 r. f., Lee Memorial church.
Lexington, VA. and il liz presumed
that he has already declined that cali
Nr. Bowie was In Richmond few
days ago and on that occasion told the
Nirginian that he would reach a decis-
ion regarding the ST. Paufs call the
latter part oT the week
Some persons have veutured the
opteion that the comparative youthful
ness of the clergyman will work to
his de,ri.nent in handling IA conRrega-
-tion so large that of ST. Paufs but
those who know him best have no fear
that he Will able To take care of HIM
self and to give genraie Satisfaction
Moncur Denies Report.
IL WAS reported that the clericts of
the call 10 the Young minister on ac-
count OF his youth but the, resort was
denied Saturday. by the Rev. John
Aoncure. who keeps hi close touch
with local Episcopal matters. &t a
matter OF fact. he said. the ciericus has
nothing 10 do with the matter and it
would be prestifnptgous for the Rich
mond clergxnen To take "a part In Il
in any way
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-22
Edward l.. Ruckcr.

Especial 10 The Richmond Virgiutsn ,
Roanoke. VA. April 2s- Ed
ward l.. Rucker deid Thursday at the
Catawha Sanitarium. aged twenty
nine years He was a son il MIR. and
Mrs. Warren d. Rucker. OF Roanoke.
and had been living with his aunt
Mrs. f. II. White. in Bedford. He
was native of Lnychburg Surviv-
ing him are his parents, two sisters.
Mrs r. c, Nichols and Mrs. II. II.
Derrick. The funeral services will
take place this morning. conducted
by the Rev. w. F. Powell and the
Rev J. w. Cantey johnson.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-22
TAFT GRANTS CLEMENcY
TO TWO MuROERERS

WASHINGTON. .. G.. April 22.-
Two convicted murderers both serv-
ing life sentences in the Leavenworth
penitentiary for crimes committed in
hoyhood were to-day granted Glenn
ency by President Taft. They. are
Chipon Coesse fun blooded Semi
mole. VINO was convfered uf KifffnR Thfs
chum. IL years ago. and George Rob
ertson. OF the Indian Territory, who
when sixteen years old shot and killed
a farmer. who caught him stealing
fruit. Robertson has been Iii fail near
" twenty wears
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-22
NEGRO ATTEMPTS
To KILL WHOLE
BRISTOL FAMILY
One Arrest Made This Morn
ing in Terrible Crime in
Southwestern City

Special to The Richmond Virginia n.
BRISTOL, TENN. April "a
At noon to-day one arrest had
been made in the case OF John
Marshall, the aged Bristoiian.
whose family was butchercd by a
negro mt midnight last night.
The real negro Ii believed to he
still at large and harbored in
Bristol. Marshall. whose throat
was c,rt and his windpipc severed
by the negro before I've awoke.
Is still alive and has slight
chance to recover. His wife,
whose throat was cut by the
negro when she jumped out OF
bed, thinking her husband was
up in his sleep, Is still alive. The
seven- year-old boy Ia badly cut,
but will recover. while Ii devcl-
ops that the grown daughter Is
not seriously cut. To-day II Is
believed that the negro entered
the home for the purpose OF as
sauiting the daughter. 1t is GER
tain the three were wounded
while they slept. III the negro Is
captured a special grand jury
Will be emp<sneled. Marshall was
well known citizen, and there
~ great excitement
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-22

The revival services in progress at
Asbury Place Methodist Will continue
through the wee. The Rev. Raymond
Brown. who Is assisting the pastor.
IL forceful speaker. and the meet
ingD are growing In interest.
Special services will be held at the
Sunday school hour Tomorrow. and
Mr.. Browning will preach Ut regular
morning and svening services. Aacor-
diai invitation y e1een6e4 - al,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-22
SHIP II BELIEVED
To HAVE FOUNDERED

RIO JANEIRo. April 2c.-The Ger
man steamer San Nicholas which
sailed freH Hamburg March 10 for
Teneriffe, Santos. and this port. is re-
ported 10 have been lost between San
tos and this city She Was owned by
the Hamburg PARTIES, and carried a
crew of forty~fve, whose fate is IN
known.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-22
DATE FOR PRIMARY
SET BY COMMITTEE

Al meeting of the Henrico County
Democratic Committee on Saturday il
was decided to hold the primary for
county officers on September 7. when
the senatorial primary also win be held.
This decision was reached after "a ses-
sion OK neary two hours.
A score OF more of candidates for
Offices in Henrico county were present
when Chairman Fl. NJ. Fleet called the
meeting to order. The question OF the
date for the primary created much dis
cussion and finally Chairma Fnleet re-
quested all but members of the COM
mtttee to leave the room.
An executive session OF the COM
mittee was then held and the date set
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-22
CHURCH. TROUBLE.
BLOWING OVER
BISHOP RANDOLPH WILL CON-
FIRM GLASS IN CHRIST CHURCH
SUNDAY.

Especial to The Richmond virginfan.)
NORFOLK, VA, April 22.-The
troubles growing out of the recent
Christ church controversy seem to be
gradually. Announce
ment was made to-day that Bishop
Tucker will go to Christ church to-
morrow week to confirm the class that
has been waiting confirmation there
since the trouble was precipitated be-
tween the rector and Rev. DR.. Stein
metz.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-22
STANDARD OIL FIGHTS
TO MAINTAIN ITS RATE.

WASHINGTON. d. c.. April 22.--
The Standard OIL Company. OF Ohio.
to-day began fight before the In
teratate Commerce Commission for
lower rates ON its products from Wells
In Oklahoma to refineries In Kansas.
Reductions averaging about 20 per cent
were demanded
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-22
BOARD OF VISITORS
TO MT. VERNON

AS members OF the Board OF Visitors
to Mount Vernon. Governor Mann an
nounced the following appointments
Saturday morning. Thomas r. Ryan.
Nelson: ]. Taylor Ellyson, Richmond;
william A. Anderson. Lexington: l.. 81
Morris. Richmond. A. D. Brockett,
Aeiexandria.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-22

tation of Mayor Richardson that the
resignation OF Captain Frank w. Gun
bingham. as city tax collector. would be
turned into him Friday night prior TO
the joint session OF the city council.
when First Deputy Collector Herbert
l.. Huiee was named ad interim coll
lector pending the hearing of short
age charges OF Captain Cunning ham.
the resignation Is still withheld and
there appears 20 be little proha bilty
that Il viii be turned in at all.
should the captain voluntarily relin-
quish the position which he has held
continuously for the last twenty 1.-two
years, 1t Is pointed out. he would prac-
ticaliy cut OF all chances of being ele-
waited again to the position. On the
IContinued on Third Page1
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-22
pEFALcATIoN IN FOREIGN
.,-..-,s -,..es,,-ss .-,s RE o. cacsS .Fu NOS

BERLIN. April GA shortage of
more than $4,000 was reported to-day
In the accounts of the woman's Red
Cross for the colonies. The defalcation
Is said to involve several women of
high rank, whose names are withheld,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-22
AfiIltonaise Actor DIE.

NEW YORK. April 22.--Jacob
Wendell. Jr.. member OF the New
Theatre Company. and known AZ the
''mtllionaire actor." died to-day at his
home. following an operation last
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-22
COMMERCIAL TRAVELLERS
DISCUSS NEW RAILROAD

ss-, Asr,t!ats- resaiaa. fssestissG- Saturday,
night at the United Commercial Trav-
ciers Association several addresses will
be made relative to the proposed rail-
road to the Northern Neck.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-22

GLEN RIDDLE. PA, April 23.-
Fire which started In the dys house
of the PennsyivAnia Tapestry Com
pany here and was not checked until
midnight. ! completely destroyed tho
dye house and stock room With con-
tentA aataIltng . Loo u tkLe001
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-05-11
THE FIGHT FOR PROGRESS MUST GO ON.

The fight must be made public ownership of
water that made to extend the city boundaries
No two persons could tell exactly the city limits should
be placed or what territory should be taken in.
No two persons probably agree what should be the
exact terms which the property should be taken by the
city.
The water corporation has franchise that for thirty
years. and in the nature of things such franchise valuable
That franchise cannot be taken away from such corpora
on without due of law its value impaired maer
ally.
Under condemnation proceedings that franchise would ap
praised at its true value by experts and the city council would
have to pay for it.
Now all these differences aside the great question for the
city to consider is the question of derived from water
The city has at present reached the limits of its taxing power
and the demands on it will be greater in the future.
The city has burden cleaning Streets building
permanent bridges, building armory and city library
The system will additional expense to the city,
and where the to from in the future?
The water corporation paying basis and its books
show receipts far above expenses of operation and interest
debt 49,.
With thousand connections made in the near
future there will be immense increase of receipts
The water board is composed of like c. K Spaud-
ing E. 7. Barnes, F. G. Deckebach and c. L. McNary.
These are good business men and would make the water
plant source of revenue to the city. '
1t is earning good large profits the hands of private
corporation and the water not popular beverage either
The Northwest Corporation that has water plants at half
dozen cities would make it pay still more revenues.
The city would be in position to make it pay still greater
revenues than any private corporation could.
1t is the city needs and the price of the
porations property to the city made possible
The bankruptcy of the city will from revenue pro-
ducng property like good water plant but from other
The extension of the city boundaries fought by
who eyading paying city taxes.
The city secured immense from taking in the
lying territories and taxes very low for years.
In the past few city eves have gone up from four
ten mills and the end is not yet in sight.
Those who prevent the city acquiring the water plant
deprvng the city from it should have