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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-31
ONLY 10 MURDERS
|. DURING The YEAR
Record Is Good or Bad as Cons
/. pared With That in Other
Cities. q

Eighteen murders. sixteen arrests
and eight convictions, one Of tho con-
rtctions resulting In the death penalty,
were recorded III Richmond during the
year 1911. up to the morning OF Decem-
Der 81. The average was one murder
every twenty dayE. or one and hnlf
each month.
Seventeen of the murders were com
mitted within the city limits proper.
One other was committed on the Mid
lothian Turnpike. and the murderer, nf-
ter appealing to the Supreme Court,
was elcctroouted in the State Peniten-
tiary on the morning of Friday, No
venber "a The other convictions re-
suited In prison sentences Three of
the crimes were perpetrated between
Saturday night. December %, and
Christmas evening. The victims ami
their slayers were all negroes Tho
majority of the murders wero commit
ted by negroes, and the majority Of the
victims Is likewise found to be among
the negro race.
That there we're sixteen arrests out
OF eighteen murders Is regarded as n
satisfactory result by the Police De-
partment. Major Werner yesterday OK,
pressed himself as being satisfied with
tho work of his department during the
year. md said that he believed that
there had been less crime during this
twelvemonth than In preceding ycars.
The increase of territory has added
greatly to the duties of tho depart
ncnt, but the ratio of crime to the
present population is regarded as
small. and the records show that tho
city is well governed and protected.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-31
GOVERNOR ASKED
TO GIVE Up KHOURI
State Must Consent to Extradi-
tion-Have Hearing
Tuesday.

Unon the realization that Thomas
Joseph Khouri. wanted by the Turkish
authorities on charge Of murder. Is
in the custody of state officials. appli.
cation was made yesterday to Governor
Mann to grant eStradition papers for
khourfs return 10 Turkey It had
been supposed that this was a matter
for the Federal officials. but 1t is said
that there is no question that the man
cannot be taken away from the Vir-
sinia officers without the consent OF
the Governor.
+~rhe application was made by Aram
Murad, shah Mir. vice consui Of the I'M
.perial Ottoman Empire. who is in the
city to endeavor to gain possession of
khourt. Counsel for the prisoner was
communicated With. and after. CONSUL
tatioh the Governor set Tuesday after
noon next at. $3.50 o'clock for the for.
mai Tearing or the petition.- .'s.-
The man is charged with the murder
of his child in Syrin
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-31
BABY ELEPHANT THROWS
BOY HIGH AGAINST FENCE
Sick One Left Here by luffalo Bill Gets Well
and Proceeds to Make Willie Moore Sorry
He Ever Saw If

In the capacity OF nurse. Willie
Moore. an cIshtccn-ycar-o old negro,
does not believe that he has been n
success. Willie is now confined to Ills
home I'm Moore Street with several
fractured ribs. Il generally bruised
body and spralned arms and legs.
The injuries are The result of TOO
much affection on the part of his
charge after convalescing from q Sc
Fcrc attack OF pneumonia.
The tnfants name Is Baby Abe, and
his parents are now spending the win
ter In Bridgeport, Conn. at tho winter
quarters Of Buffalo Bits Wild West
and Pawnco Bills Far East. Baby
Abe weighs 1900 pounds, and should
bo roaming the african junglcs in
stead Of prowling about iIcnrico coun-
~ near the old quarters of the Deep
Run Hunt Club BUT with the cxcep-
tion OF a few bad qualities. according
to Willie. Baby Abe Is an uftectionate
child
Baby was seiaed with a violent at
tack OF pneumonia on tho day that
Buffalo Bill gave two performances In
Richmond. AS the chow dlsbanded
here the management IVES at loss
10 know what TO do DR.. Charles III.
Epps, a veterinary surgeon. paid tina t
he could cure the baby elephant; ! It
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-31
COL. WA1TERsON
SPEAKS TO-DAY
Distinguished Editor to Discuss
Peace Treaties Now Pending
in Congress.
MAY BE HIS LAST TRIP HERE
Mayor Richardson to Preside at
Jefferson, and Public
Is Invited.

Something besides widespread inter-
est in the peace treaties now pending
ON the subject which will be delivered
at the Jefferson Hotel auditorium this
afternoon at $3.50 o'clock by Colonel
Henry Wattcrson. Without amplit|-
discussion OF this important subject
VIII hold, 1t IS sutc to say that II large
part OF the audience this afternoon
WIN be drawn TO the auditorium by
the personality and fame oil the
speaker.
Colonel wattcrson is the rlost pic
turcsquc figure IN the newspaper
rheodorc Roosevelt and William Icn-
nings Bryan, Is PROBABLY the best
known man In America. In Journalism
nc links the past with the present, and
Is the last OF those brilliant men who's:
names made the newspaper rather than
the newspaper making them. Editor
OF the Louisville Courier curnal since
1865; he is tho sole surviving member
OF tho brilliant coteric in which were
included such distinguished editors as
Greeley. Dana. Jones. story, Medlll,
Whselock. Henry Grady. Joe McCul.
lasl and Harvey Scott.
Voluntary Pilgrimage.
Mr.. Watterson's tour OF the country
at tho age of threescore and ten. and
me strenuous speaking program to
In the nature Of q voluntary pilgrim
age In the interest OF cause whicl,
Is close to his heart and to which he
mas devoted much time and effort. AS
traveller in many foreign lands. and
Keen observer Of conditions abroad,
ne has become convinced that the ra.t :
hcation Of arbitration treaties with
the leading nations will make for a
conditions. and give to the United
states great prestige abroad
Colonel Watterson ia no lonea r
Young. and in all proba bility will not
IN fxsn
HIS appearance in Richmond TO-DAY
Is likely to be the last in this city, and
means that this will be the last op-
pottunity that the people of this city
VIII nave to hear one OF the countries
greatest speakers and It's greatest edi-
tor. Mayor D. c. Richardson will pre
Side over the exercises at the JEFFERSON
audltorium. and the DISTINGUISHED
speaker will be presented hv fnTnoe,.
Governor "A. j. Monta que The public
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-31

was left in his charge, and has been
With him until now.
Or. Epps detailed Willie to nurso tins
patient, and this the darky did with
great success until yesterday. Baby
had almost recovered from his illness
and was feeling in playful mood.
he was romplns, about his Enclosure
on the property OF Or. Epps, and Will
lie Joined In the.frolic.
Suddenly the little elephant grabbed
Willie about tho waist with his trunk
and hurled him about twenty-five feet
In the air. and he landed against a
brick wall nearly nifty feet away.
Attendants about the place rushed to
the aid of the bog. He was unconscious
and his form was limp when picked UP.
Willie hit tho wall headforemost, and
this probably accounts for the fact
that he was not more seriously hurt.
Medical aid was summoned, end DR..
Epps directed that the boy be taken
to his home in Moore street. where he
is nov recuperatinE.
In the meantime Baby Abe seems I'd
have greatly improved as a result OF
his prank and is gaining flesh rapid
~. II Is almost certain that he VIII
be a sixtonner.
But Willie vows that in the future
he will be more careful in selecting
the children he nurses
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-31
BRADy'S SALARY !.
is CUT=IA HALF
United States Circuit Court Goes
Out of Existence After
Tonight.

The United States Circuit Court, with
lifo almost as long as tho history
Of the nation, will go out of existence
tomorrow along with the passing of
the old year. marking one OF tho most
important changes known for genera
tons in the judicial system. Tho work
of the Circuit Courts will be taken
over by the District Courts. This -
in accordance with an act of Con-
gross passed last March.
In Richmond the change will be felt
most kecnly by Joseph p. Brady. clerk
OF both courts, and United States Com
missioner. The Office Of clerk Of the
Circuit Court goes out OF existence
with the obolition OF tho court. and
this will cut the salary down by one
half
the position OF Judge Edmund wad-
dill, Jr., will be but little changed
from tho point OF view Of duties.
Judge Waddill has not only dono the
work OF the District Court. but has
largely confined himself to the duties
Of the Circuit Court. while Circuit
Judges Nathan Goff and j. C. PrItch-
ard, of tho Fourth Circuit. have largo
~ gwen thoifs attention-to tho bus
mess Of tho Circuit Court OF Appeals
which sits in Richmond. The Court
of Appeals will continue as before,
and 1t is expected that tho Judges
will perform practically tho same
duties as In tho past
Tho effects of the change will be
that tho District Court will bc the
only Federal court OF original .jurisdi,..
ton. The District Court activities
were formerly. confined, TO bankruptcy,
while the Circuit Court was n general
court in law and equity Appeal may
be allowed from the District Court Is
the Court Of Appeals or tho Supreme
Court. @
EcbnomS was one Of the principal
reasons assigned for the change. All
clerks of the Circuit Courts through
ont the country will cease to draw
salaries after TO day. In the case Of
Mr. Brady it means that he will lose
an incon,o of about $4,000 n year.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-31
SHOT IN BREAST
Arthur Snelllngs Injuries Himself Willis
Hunting Rabbits.

Arthur Snellings, twenty-five years
was seriously hurt yesterday after.
noon, when his shotgun was discharged
while he was hunting with frienda
near the Warwick Road. nb ut three
miles from South Richmond He was
in the act OF removing a rabbit from
a trap, and in SO doing his weapon
was suddenly discharged. A load Of
birdshot entered his right breast and
passed out below tho shoulderblade
A passing farm wagon was ballad
and the companions placed the wound
ed man in II and brought him to
Swhnsboro. After a brief examination
DR.. Z. C. Bryce directed that he be
taken to the Virginia Hospital. An
operation was performed. and IL was
said last night that though badly hurt.
he would PROBABLY recover.
Sneliings has been married about
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-31

AT meeting Friday night OF Damon
Lodge No. 4 knights OF Pythias. the fol-
lowing officcrs were elected for the anEu-
ing year c. T. couttB. chancellor com
mander; c. f. Cannon. vice chancellor COM
mander; j. L. satterfield. prolate r. A.
Hughes, keeper Of records and seals: ".
Dickie. master OF finance. C. II. Lester,
master Of exehequar: ]. W. Arnold. ma ster.
alarms; c. a. Day. inner. guard w r..
Gale. outer guard: J.; L. Satternsld, repre-
sentstiva to the grand lodge; II. A. Hughes,
alternate. So. =
Altar the election OF officorr plans we're
completed for the celebration OF the forty
third anniversary OF Damon Lodge. to hs
Observed ON Thursday Might January Il, IN
liberty Han, "a rs y'T
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-31
observation-disclosures,

Tho wedding OF MICS Rachael Reams.
daughter OF Mr. and Mrs. ]. W. Reams.
was quietly celebrated Thursday afternoon
at $3.50 o'clock In the homo OF W. Floyd
Rcams. of Chmborazo. The Rev. sir. Win
free. OF Midlothian. was tho Officiating
clergyman. while the wedding march was
played by Miss Maud Mason The bride
wore gown OF marquIsstte ovar white
messaline. and carried a bouquet of lilies
OF the valley and bridal roses.
After their return from the wedding trim
Dr. and Mrs. Daughcrty will make their
home In Hallsboro.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-31
BOY SCOUTS GIVE
SHOW IN UNIFORM
Practical Demonstration for Del.
egates Attending the Boys
Conference.

Some idea Q: what the Boy scou, move.
men, really means. what u cndtavora 10
teach and the possibilities OF the orEaui-
"a ton were con"!nclnSiy illustrated before
tho delegates 10 the FIRST Virginia Confer
cnec OF Older Boys yesterday afternoon in
the auditorium OF the Central V NJ. e. A..
when the. members OF Troop 40. !. Boy
scouts OF America. gave y practica! dcmon-
stration in uniform. This only OF
tho features o. the crowded second day of
this conference.
An opportunity will &c given to-day for
members OF the various city congregations
TO hear some o; the noted speakers who are
here attending this conference. At II O'clock
this morning c. ". Iiinckicy, founder OF
the famous Goodwill Farm for boys In
Maine. viii speak IN the FIRST Baptist
Church. and David Il. Porter, OF New York
boys. will deliver address 81, the Grace
street Presbyterian Church. In the after
noon Mr.. Iiinclslcy vii! speak again in Holy
Trinity Church.
Tonight Prot. Charles w. Kent, o, the
University OF Virginia, Will occupy the pull
nit OF the Seventh street Christian Church !;
Z. c. Robin con. international secretary for
boys In tho South. in the Union Station
Methodist Church; David l.. Porter In the
Second Baptist Church. and G. w. Hinck-
Icy in Centenary Church. Where Men
dress TO be delivered by Prof. G. w. F.ske
OF Oberlin University. tonight bcfor.
mems mass-mcet!ns in tho Seventh Street
Christian Church
At tho sessions yesterday Mr.. Robinson
and Prof. Fisko were the principal speak
ere. In the afternoon the delegates sepa-
rated for group conferences under the lead
crship or the visiting workers. Tho session
last night closed with an address by Mr.
Porter on IAN Older Boys Responsibility
10 Himself''
Governor and Mrs. William Hodges Mann
rendered reception 10 the visiting dele
sstes yesterday morning In the executive
mansion.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-31
BANK CLEARINGs FOR 1911
Richmond Shows an Increase of BIZ
THAT'S Over 1n10

Richmond hank clearnss for the year
1911 show an absolute increcse as COM
pared with 1910 of sl7Ts.iea. or approx
mately per cont The total cleaEings for
the year were s39aS74.soi. ConrparM with
this figure. 1910 had clearings amounting to
a5i7si.sI5 and 1903. 1881 .cT1 III.
In common with most of the cleaning
houses of tho country that OF Richmond
clears only local items. The notable excep.
ton to this rule is Atlanta. which clears
local, as we'll as Items, from the States OF
oeorgia' Florida and Mississippi. ThtE
practice has had the effect OF making the
total elearances OF Atlanta appear larger
than those Of Richmond. whereas az a mat
ter OF fact, II the country itema were ex.
plunged from the Atlanta records. the bank
clearngs for that city would fall annroY.
imately ss0.eooooo below those Of Richmond
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-31
PAYING INTEREST
state VIII Dishurse $4,000 on Debt
Obligations Tuesday.

A eheck'for $4,000 was drawn yes
teFday By tho Auditor OF Public Ac-
counts on the Treasurer of Virginia In
favor Of Second Auditor John G. Dew.
"herewith to pay the semi annual in.
terest on the State debt. Checks have
been prepared for holders OF registered
coupon bonds. and will be mailed to
those who have Indicated their desire
Tor this course. All due interest cou-
pons Will be paid upon presentation 10
the Second Auditor after 0 o'clock on
Tuesday morning.
Many of these claims are presented
o% local banks. whose representative
take many thousands OF dollars worth
Oh evidence OF debt TO the o!Eice twice
year. only small proportion of the
Virginia debt is now held in Europe.
In fact. e5 per cent is in .he hands
OF the people OF Virginia. the propor-
ton increasing year by year
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-31
HESRCo. oI3cUIT COURT
OPENS TUESDAY MORNING

An exceedingly light docket ie scheduled
lot me criminal term OF the Henrico count,
siseuit Court. which will begin on Tuesdey
iioFh!n6. 20 Jar as it known there is only
lu,E tuesday that OF sam Mark woosv
cotorea. charged with an attempted cfiIni,
trial at this term on the charge =, c,In,
nai and ielonious mistreatment of 4 young
sri he adopted from an asylum Al Tho
nIst ttiai the jury disa greed. three voting
understood. ~ 10
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-31
COUNCIL MEETS TUESDAY
First Session During 1o1. called 70

First Session During 19I. Called for
r. N.
Tho hrst meeting Of tho Common Council
OF 1912 will take place Tuesday night at S
o'clock.
Several committee meetings arc schcdul-
ed during the week. That on Stree, Clean
Ing Will meet ut 1850 o'clock Tuesday night.
me Committee on Relief of tho Poor is
scheduled for $50 o'clock "Wednesday aftcrs
noon. while at o'clock that night The
Light. Markets and Improvement OF the
james River Committees vii! mec, al 5
O'Clock.
The Grounds and Buildings comn,,,c,
VIII meet Thursday night at S o'clock. and
that on Cemeteries at the same hour
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-31
Wilsnn-HIn,n,ni.

Tho marriage OF Miss Rose H K,mr,sI.
formerly of Winston Salem. to Clarence D.
Wilson, of North Bennington. VT, tooE
place yesterday afternoon alta O'Clock 8 in
the home: OF Or. w ~. Young, tho! oiticiat-
ing Ilainlster. immediately after the cere !.
.mony Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson LET. for Norfolk
TO take tho steamer. I to ! New York. They
will make their home in North Bsaniagton.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-31
Atlantic Coast Line Earplns..

According to the statement OF earnings
and expenses NJ the Atlantic Coast Line
Railroad Company. Issued Yesterday, net
rerelnts for November amounted to $685.
S'ao5, or q gain or sl?S??57 as compared
From July 20 November go tho net re-
ceipts were 81. i2s,6'sa, or a gain of STILL
of5,6n over the corresponding period OF 1910
Approximate gross earnings OF tho Sea-
board Air Line Railway for the third week
in December show an Increase OF s3aSs as
compared With tho corresponding week oS
1910 --''rs -
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-31
POLICE COURT CASES
Merchants Fined for Selling FIrccrncls.
ers OF O Size TnboneI hX 0rflinancn

Merchsnts Fined for Selling FIrccracl<-
ers OF Size Tnbooed by Ordinance,
Five dealers in fireworks-4A. San
your i I. Perrin. G. l. Key. C. George
apiece In Police Court yesterday
morning for selling firecrackers of q
size prohibited by a city ordinance.
Aiterward Juatice Crutchfeld re-
mitted half OF the fine.
Washington Mayo. colored charged
with killing Richard Atkins, was sent
on to the grand jury.
ing watch and So from r. p. Perry,
was sentenced to fifteen days in Jail
Mr.. Donahoe In Hospital.
r. T. Donahoc, OF Winston Salem. n
G., who has been critically iii at the
Memorial Hospital. is slightly I'M
proved. though not yet out of danger.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-31
Two pankrupt,r ro,I,,on,

petition IN voluntary bankruptcy, VA $
hled Yesterday in the United states District
cour. by II. E. Rubsnstsin & COMPANY
Liabilities amount to :S.4534s. while assats
OF sa.lgs.I are CLAIMED
similar petition was hied by Maurice
A. Cay. who has debts of si.755 and no as
sets .a
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-31
AInpy Pay Tnxes.

Tardy taxpayers yesterday ,hronsed the
office OF the City Collector to pay up their
assessments before the expiration OF the
Time after, which there VIII be an added
penalty placed upon all deiinauents. In or
der TO accommodate every one Collector
Hulcc and his deputies remained Mt hts ofe
lice until late hour yesterday afternoon
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-31
Denaerous operetior.

a dangerous operation for niastoidit!s was
Performed at virgins Hospital yesterday
on the siS-yeas-old4 SON OF SIR. and Mrs
w. E.E lawson, Of Hampton. The shiid's
condition 10 teyorsbie Or. w +. Lawson
IT., cana from West VtsEInta to be with
935 iittle bfe ehert- !. .I,,.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-31

Mrs.. Mary s Fuller. eNecutr!x OF Mrs.
Moilie \ siser, has entered sui. In the Law
and Equity Court against the Virginia RntI-
way g. Power Company for $4,000. Mrs
siser was injured by a car at Adams and
Broad Streets last January. and died a few
days later from shock and wounds
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-31
Mr., liuudy ON.

George AIundy, private secretary to
Senator Claude a. swanson. called at
the Capitol yesterday. This was his
second trip outdoors after many weeks
spent In the hospital. where he was
critically III rs result of an attack
OF appendicitis and the resultant OPP
Grafton. He was stcnographcr Or Sir.
Swanson while the latter was Governor.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-31
Court at Alexandra

e''uFF
Judge Edmpnd waddiii, Jr and Dis,-,c,
.tttorney L. L. Lewis wlll go To AlnxnndrI,
,o'horroW, where resulur term Of tho
United States court will begin on Tuctdav
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-31
hoard OF Mar

Hoard Of Managers 10 Meet.
The board OF MANAGERS OF this Baptist
Homo for Aged Ladies will hold a meeting
tomorrow morning at II O'Clock, t5S
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-31

New Yenr Holiday.
AT noon yesterday the Capitol was
closed until Tuesday morning.
The Sentinel=record., 1911-09-27
INDIANS CRUCIFY
 aIruarA.. ::s=T5n MEXICAN VICTIM
THROW BABIES IN THE AIR AND CATCH THE ON LANcEs IN GENERAL MASSACRE
RebelIlcus Chamula Indians Commit
 Savage Expectations On Town of Acala, Mexico.

Mexico City. Sept. -Wenceslao Franeo a resident of Acala, a small town Tn the state of Chiapas, was crucified by the rebelious Qhamula Indians when they sacked that place last Saturday, according to telegrams received by El Imparcia tonight from Tuxtla Gutierrez. the state cap ital. The story was brought to the Red Cross headquarters there by Francois wife and later confirmed from other sources. The woman her self had been left for dead after hav- ing been stabbed seven times by an Indian using a lance, the popular weapon of the half savage hordes.
 According to the stories that have reached Tuxtla Gutierrez, the insur- rectos committed their depredations in a manner most barbarous. Wo- men and children were slaughtered by the mobs, one of whose leaders was fanatical priest He was one of those killed.
 Refugees declare the Indians made of the massacre of babies a grue- some sport. tossing them high into the air and catching them on the tips os their lances.
 | Semi-officialIy it is stated tonight lthat military governor, probably IGeneral Jose De La Luz Blanco of revolutionary fame. will be sent to Chlapas to restore order.
 Another uprising reported tonight is that of man called "Nayarith. {" in the territory of Tepic. Disappro- bation of the acts of the iefe politi- GO is given as the cause of his in surrection. He has proclaimed a new iefe politico in Sierra de Alica.
 Emiliano Zapata and Andres Alma gan, the rebels who hae been ter rorizing the southern part of the state of Morelos and a part of the state of Puebla haye sent letter to Gen eral Huerta in Chietla, Puebla, ask ing on what terms their surrender will Ue accepted. Their forces are reported to have dwindled greatly in the past few days.