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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-22
B cattle Bluntly Questioned Denies
In Detail Statement Of His Cousin

Beattie TOOK a chair between his
father and Attorney Smith. On the
lawyers right was Attorney Wenden-
burg. who was leading the prosecu-
ton. Behind Wendenburg was Com
monwealth's Attorney Gregory and
Detective Scherer. Coroner Loving
sat at a table with a steuograpner
at his right. Loving vas facing the
accused and the attorneys. and at
Loving's left were the six Jurors.
Attorney Wendenpurg Jumped into
the middle of the prosecution with a
hluntness that was astonishing. BY his
questions he revealed what evidence
has been gathered by Captain Nc
Mahon and Captain Wright. in the
recess taken for luncheon.
Did you say this morning that you
did not kill you Wife," asked Wan
Genburg.
Il did not say / killed her." re-
piled Beattie. speaking with perfect
se~lf-control and looking Wendenhurg
straight in the aye
Did you buy the gun with which
your wife was killed."
mo
Did you take any part in buying
the gum"
No
Ibid your cousin. Paul Beattie,
give the IL to you Saturday night"
no"
You deny that your cousin gave
the CUR to you Saturday night?"
Yes. l deny It,"
Coroner Loving interrupted the
questioning by ordering the police to
clear all spectators from within three
feet of the circle formed by the Ju-
rors, lawyers. officials and newspaper
men.
When this was done. Wendenburg
asked: Did you drive in your ma
chine to Short and Main streets Sat-
urday night and didn't you meet your
cousin there and ask him to buy a
shotgun for your"
"No.'
You deny all this"
IT do"
"Didn.t III ask sea what you want
ed with the gun inc didn't you and
he go to a pawnbroker's and buy the
gun and later to a hardware store
and buy three shells7"
mo. l deny seeing my cousin Sat
urday night"
.srWhan did q last seA xnnr cou-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-22
of Slain Woman is Calmest
Person Among All Those on Scene

He placidly smoked II cigarette and
between deep inhales hunmed and
xhistled a tufe from The Pink
Lady He played with a spring
chicken whic hwandered close 10 his
feet In search OF tid-bits in the grass
and smiled when The chicken took
fright ard dashed away. He spoke
only when asked a question and seem
I'd inclined to answer as briefly and
much To the point as possible. Beat
tie sat on the box amusing himself
with the cigarette and resdinx+aeNs-
paper for probably fifteen minutes and
then a countAntnc!al called from
around the corner of the house;
"Beattie, come into court"
This summons was made at AIS
o'clock. Br4ttie arose and with Wren
on enc side and Bailey on the other
walked from the box across the rear
yard Of the. Loving house. through.
a small building used for a chicken
house and then into the side yard
where the jurors were taking places
Il hear the testimony, After the re-
cess Of more than an hour. nearly Eli
seemed refreshed and eager to enc
the tying case.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-22
bEATT|E MURDER
FOOD FOR MANY
YOUNG LADY ON CAR COMPLAINS
THAT PAPERS DON'T GIVE
HER ENOUGH.

why don't they give US more OF
it," remarked 81 pretty young miss of
barely sixteen. coming down Broad
on a car last night en- route to the
theatre.
Il have read every extra to-day
and every line in the papers since
the thing first happened; and yet /
feet that | could read just as much
more without getting tired
It is needless TO say that the young
lady was speaking of the Beattie
murder which has e~ngrossed the at
teniion of Richmonders for the last
three days.
Her escor was a young man. beard
less and and modest. He had little
to say hut that may have been be-
cause she was doing all the talking.
Yes, n they tell me-" she went
on. that Beattie vas a great fiirt
with the girls. Think of it, They
say he was always trifingswith them
and even tlirted for a time with the
girl he married"
That's what I've heard. too" put
in the oun man. finding an opening
in the conversation
Extra. extra" cried the news boys
along the street.
And some of them stormed the car
when II stopped at crossings.
What extra havc YOU got there
asked the talkative young lady.
NO. O." cried several days in
unison.
"Oh. shucks." she chirped in evil
dent disappointment, I've read all
those; thought you had something
new to sell"
AT Eighth and Broad, the youthful
pair alighted from the car ana nelped
TO swell the line in front OF a play
house nearby.
Whereupon, a passenger remarked
that he reckoned there were many
others lust as dafTy about the murder.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-22

While this dramatic scene was being
enacted in the HOUSE there was a
panic Of activity on the lawn, caused
chiefly by newspaper reporters. A
score OF them We're running in every
direction, one falling down and re-
gaining their feet with apparently the
same motion. others buttonho}ing
officials and demanding information.
theirs speeding for telephones and
all excited by the climax In the big
drama which has stirred Richmond
to its depths.
For probably thirty minutes this
confusion reigned and then a sort
of ordsr was restored. The chief in
terest of nearly everyone on the
grounds H<.sateyed inli3enry Clay Beat
tie, Jr., who was still seated on the
box beneath the tree in the rear of
the Loving house The accused hus-.
band appeared to be the Salmest man
in the vicinity. He wore q gray suit
and tie, straw hat, tan low shoes and
silk purple socks and his linen q
fresh and spotless. He was almost
immaculate in appearance and even
his hair was cotnbed and in order.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-22

sin. Paul Beattie, previous to- the kill
ing"
Friday night I took him from my
fathers store In Hull, between Elev-
enth and Twelfth streets, home In my
machine. My cousin lives at col
Randolph street. He has no ma
chine Of his own"
Beattie was interrupted for a sec
ord by the groan of his cousin who
was lying on the couch in the parlor.
bound and under the care OF physi.
cians. Paul Beattie's means could
be heard by every man around the
Jurors and he could be heart mutter-
Ing incoherently. talking of the crime
and how he purchased the gun and
denying that he had any part in the
murder. II was evident by the trend
of his talk that he was delirious and
In a. short .etinlepathe, examination Of
Henry Clay Beattie. Jr.. was resumed,
"Beattie, suppose the hardware
man and your cousin should testify
that you and your cousin bought tho
siiuts aH anu SlelIS IN RlCNfnOnu sat
urday night. what would you say?'
asked W~endenburg.
Il would say no ---." Beattie start
ed to reply when his attorney stopped
the reply and entered an objection to
the question. Attorney Smith was sus-
tanned and then Beattie said:
II know nothing about the gun"
Are you and your cousin on friend
ly terms"
YES"
There is no reason why your cousin
should tell this story against you, is
there?"
y reason hat / know Of"
Were you in your automobile with
this Bulah Binford in Richmond be-
tween $50 and IL o'clock Monday
night"
Attorney Smith interrupted with
the admonition to his client. You
can decline to answer
Beattie said: II decline to answer"
Have YOU communicated with her
in the last ten days, saying tina she
had all of YOU dove and part of your
kisses"
Attorney Smith objected,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-22
Arrest Follows Confession of Cousin
That Gun Was Bought in Pawnshop

Following the temporary adjourn
ment OF forty minutes to allow the
Jurors and other officials TO lunch, the
sensation of the day was sprung. 1t
was shortly before 4 O'Clock and the
scene about the Loving home vas one
Of quietness and calm after the storm.
A few. newspaper men Hrolled about
or chatted in groups while 81 score or
more spectators were seated on the
grass on one side of the Beattie
Mouse, talking. eating sandwiches.
reading newspapers and passing the
time away.
Several automobiles were inside the
hox-hedged yard and a dozen or more
We're in the road outside. Suddenly
an automobile appeared coming up
the road from the direction of Rich
mond and urned in the road to the
Loving house. rolling up to n spot
near the front xeranda. Captain Nc
Mahon. chief of the Richmond de-
tee'ives. Captain Wright. of the Third
police station. Henry Clay Beattie
Jr.. and Paul n. Beattie. his cousin,
alfghted.
The four men stood In a group,
talking in low tones for two or three
econds and then a reporter Tor The
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-22

Richmond Nirginian approached. Sew
erai others followed aud Captain Nc
Mahon was asked if there were any
new developments. A peculiar ex-
preston overspread his face and he
smiled for a second, then said:
Henry Clay Beattie, Jr., has tust
been arrested by myself and Cap
tain Wright at the Beattie home in
Porter street. The charge is murder.
The arrest was made after the con-
fession of Paul Feattie, who told in
a signed statement how he and his
cousin had bought the shotgun from
q p~awnbroker in Richmond on Satur-
day night. Henry clay Beattie, Jr..
Is being held for killing his wife and
his cousin is held as a witness.
Had a bonhshen been exploded in
the midst OF that tranquil scene no
mere confusion or excitement could
have followed. Paudenlonium follow
ed and the scene changed In the
twinkiing OF an eve to n of wild
disorder. Beattie, the accused. walk
ed slowly to a box beneath a tree
behind the Loving house and seated
himself beside petectiVe~Sergeant
Eailey. with Detective Sergeant Wrcn
IN a hammock a few feet away.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-22

b. Alsop. who drove the machine.
Beattie was Ranked by Detective Ser
geants Wiltshire and Wren. officer
farrell sat Hp the front seat with AL
sop. with a newspaper mar and o
liceman Flynn on the running board.
In the next car were Mayor Rich
ardson. Chief of Detectives Mcmahon,
Captain Pollock Police Commissions
or Douglas Gordon, Sam Stern, a
newspaper man and the owner Of the
car. Detective Scherer, several other
detectives and others Interested In
the case occupied the third car. In
this way the three cars started for
Richmond. while hundreds Of persons
all along the route peered through
the clouds Of dust to get a glimpse
of the man accused of wife murder.
Down Midlothian turnpike to Hun
street. across the Free Bridge and
along Main street the machines went
at q speed which seemed about the
legal limit. finally being stopped be-
fore the doors of the city Jail. Beat
tie spraHk from the machine lightly
and walked UP the Jail steps. as
though he were entering q theatre or
other place of amusement. He was
searched escorted to his cell.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-22
FOLLOWS
PRACTICE MARCH
fcontinued from First PaXe.l

Continued from First Page.1
Bowles were both higly pleased with
the way the delayed rear guard &C
ton. was fought, Captain Knox de
olaring that 1t was successful and that
the maneuver was quickly executed,
The practice march, which started
from Camp William Richardson at
4 o'clock yesterday Afternoon. was a
complete success in every particu-
lar. The march was covered In two
hikes of three miles each. with a
rest OF ten minutes between.
The advance was made in regular
marching order with Company A,
Lieutenant Rawley Hicks in com
nand, as advance guard. The par
ties Of the enemy previously. sighted
were not seen on the march and
the battalion reached the camp site
near Crimora Station at 6 o'clock.
Every man carried his own sup
per Of bacon. eggs, beans and coffee
and the battalion had mess at $3.50
O'Clock. The shelter tents were
pitched In ten minutes. the rapid
work Of the boys exciting the admi-
ration of Captain Knox. who compll-
mented the command highly or Its
good work.
The temporary camp was pitched
on a biuff overlooking the river and
many men of the command refresh
ed themselves after their long hike
by a bath in the river.
Company b formed an outpost at
the camp at which the same strict
rules as those that obtain at the
Basic camp were enforced.
Blue Warm Enough Again.
The weather was the hottest since
the Blues have been here and the
roads were dusty, but the boys en-
5eyed the march and returned. happy
and delighted in military tactics. To-
night the enlisted men held their big
fete. the one big affair OF the en-
campment. lawn party extraordinary
and camp illumination with the peo-
Pile OF Basic and Waynesboro and the
commissioned officers as ' their spe-
cial guests.
1t would be useless to attempt to
describe the many ridiculous stunts
performed by the boys.
All afternoon they were at work,
there being no battalion drill. The
camp was buzzing with excited groups
making their plans for the evenings
fun. 1t all came of according to
the manual for such affairs and sew
eral hundred visitors left the camp
at a late hour. delighted with the
entertainment. The camp was beau
tifully illuminated with Japanese Ian
terms sent from Richmond. Each
company street was strung with the
lanterns presenting a pretty sight to
the visitors. The program rendered
was as follows: s p. m, PaJama bat
faiicn parade; $3.50. sanitary squad
parade. 8. kimona battalion parade;
$40. baby battalion parade. 1900
o'clock. huli-srog brigade parade.
Commander-tn-chief Charles Little
Bigger, drilled the brigade with his
staff. The various battalionx were
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-22
Paul Beattie Falls Into Fit Of
Demoiacal Frenzy at Loving Home

Paul Beattie stood still a few sec
ouds and then threw his arrna high
above his head. waving them fer an
instant and then collapsing on his
side on the grass, his eyes wide open
and rolling. his mouth working con
Tulsipeiy and his hands pulling at his
hair. Captain Mcmahon vas the first
TO reach the stricken man. and sew
eral were at his side In the fraction
OF a second Paul Beattie was lifted
on the shoulders Of two men and car
ried into the parlor Of the Loving
home. where he vas placed on z
couch.
pr. Loving reached Paul Beattie In
a few seconds and gave him q hEpo-
derm3c injection after one glance at
the man face. Paul Beattie had the
appearance of a wild man. His hat.
damp with Precipitation, was in dis
order. His collar had been torn from
the button in front and hung around
his neck Its shirt had bean torn
20 shreds in order 10 expose his chest.
90 tha: the hypodermic injection
rafyht ha pYoFc
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-22
THE RICHMOND NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., JULY 20, 1911

George farrell objected. farrell in
sisted that his name be put in the
warrant and then a heated discussion
took place. :
Beattie seemed little interested In
the wrangle, mentioning the fact that
he had never seen county officials
display so much jealousy. Judge
Gregory made out several warrants,
putting McMahon's name In one and
JarreiI's in the next. as the course
of argument proceeded. Captain Me
Mahon remarked that the squabbling
was child's play. hat he was not a
child and did not wish To participate.
retiring from the spot. Then Judge
Gregory issued a new warrant, with
FARRELL as complainant.
Brought To Jail.
When the warrant was issued for
the last time and the previous war
rants destroyed, the officials began
making preparations to return to the
city. Only about a score Of persons
remained on the grounds. and there
were touring cars waiting for those
whose duty interested them in the
case. Beattie. as prisoner, took the
rear seat In the automobile of John
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-22
OBITUARY
Captain Charles C. Forrest.

Especial TO The Richmond v~irginian.9
CAPE CHARLES, VA. July c1.-
Captain Charles c. Forrest died laSe
night at his home. after a few weckns
illness, aged AZ years, He was . ma
tive OF Mathews county. He was In
command OF one of the tugs Of tho
New York. Philadelphia and Norfolk
Railroad barses- He Is survived by
Il wife and three children. He was a.
member Of the Odd Fellows, Wood
men OF the World and OF Progressive
Harbor No. 9. Masters and Pilots
A Association.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-22

Groaning and moaning, the man
wrtthed on the couch. beating his
body with his ciinched fists in "a
frenzy of despair. There was a jam
Of persons at the door. crowding those
around Beattie SO near the couch
that they had TO place hands against
the wall to keep the crowd back, that
the man was dying for a of air
and everybody must clear from the
room except DIR. Loving,
The room and adjoining hallway
was partially cleared. hut every win
dow framed a mass OF faces. COW
cred with perspiration and curiosity,
all eager to get q glimpse OF Paul
Beattie. Beattte did not grow 10 a
stage of extreme violence fer sew
eral minutes. and then he made an
insane attempt tn kill himself. dig
ging his fingers into his neck,
scratching his face and bare chest
and struggling with what appeared
superhuman strength to free himself.
Straps and ropes were brought and he
was bound and tied 20 prevent him
from harmtng himself,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-22
CROP IN
OLD NORTH STATE
LARGEST YIELD OF CORN m
TWENTY YEARS rs
EXPECTED.

Especial to The Richmond TirgtniaM.1
RALEIGH. \. c., July 21s-IhG
Raleigh News and Observer to-mofS
row WILL print. reports from rAliaht0
parties In every county in North Co.
Tolina on the condition OF crop8s5
acreage. etc.
The reports show a bumper co1S
crop, some counties reporting Il -
ter than in twenty years. Yield WITH
be ten million bushels over 1910 anl
forty million ove 1909.
The cotton crop is reported abOvS
the average in many counties and
Is estimated that 1t will be const1N
erably over that OF last year. sg
Tobacco is In the poorest condit3N11
of any crop.
Peanuts and small grain are
average or over.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-22
BEATTlE ARRESTED FOR WIFE MURDER
CONTINUED from First Page)
quartet went out and entered the automobile, the chauffeur being
directed to drive to 1929 Porter Street and drive fast.
Beatie Is Arrested.
CONTINUED from FIRST Page.)

NhNNhN"
Beattie Is Arrested.
Henry Clay Beatte. Jr. was at his home in Porter Street, hav-
ing arrived there for luncheon when a recess in the coroner in
quest was taken. You're under arrest, y said McMahon, clap
ping his hand on Beathe's shoulder as he stepped out of the front
door. Beattie took the arrest with that same nonchalance which
had characterized his every action and word since his wife was
shot.
Beattie said he wanted to go upstairs and fix up a little, y and
Captain Mcmahon went with him. Beatie brushed his hair, bathed
his face and hands, arranged his scarf, brushed his clothes and
smoked cigarettes the meanwhile. Suddenly, while bathing his
face, the man turned to Mcmahon and said "Say, do you know
I'm sorry I've mixed up with women the way | havef'
Two minutes later, Beattie and his cousin with McMahon Wright
and Stern were speeding out through South Richmond and thence
rp Midlothian turnpike to the Loving home. When the. cr stopped
twenty yards from the house a nd inside the boNhedged fence,
the occupants alighted and Captain Mcmahon announced Henry
Clay Beattie had been arrested. A scene of wild confusion followed.
Paul Beathe Collapses.
Paul Beattie suddenly collapsed. He was carried in the Loving
house, where he remained throughout the afternoon. his eroans
and shrieks being heard by all the many 81 score of persons in
the yard while the inquest was in progress. At the conclusion of
the testimony of the most important witnesses the coroner ASKED
If Paul Beatte could testify. \ physician said, ono, the man is
vcrglng on insanity The inquest was then declared adjourned
until 1890 o'clock to-day and Paul Beattie was sent etyward
III an automobile. being carried to the City Home.
About half an hour after Paul Beattie collapsed on the lawn
the taking OF testimony was begun anew, the recess Of forty min
ntes for 1unheon having ended. Henry Clay Beathe was called
to the stand to continue the testimony he had given in the morn
ing. Beatue denied almost everything asked him. by advice of
counsel, Attorney Harry VI. Smith. Jr. but the prosecution made
good use of the confession of Paul Beattie obtained bt an hour
before.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-22

,mcered 40 follows: Pa5ama hG&<
talon, Major L. Esde White,
ant Irving C.. Knowles. SantE1
squad, Captain James Drake.
geon: kimona battalion, Major "a
Augustine. A%djutant Tom Royr&
Baby battalion, Major John Wortlks%aS
Beautiful Concert.
"A beautiful concert was renoqE4
by the band and the battalion QuA1&
composed of Messrs. Weisiger. H0xS&
ster, Hutchinson, and Bonneville.
for the ladies.
Fifteen gallons Of ice cream am4xl
q like quantity Of eiaret punch wnM$
dispensed to the visitors and enlisteMa
men, The affair was ordered bNs
Major Bowles, who stretched tn
rules a point and allowed the boTm9
to carry on their frolic until elevel&;
o'clock.
All duty was called of to-day 80
account of the heavy work of tA4I
practice march. with the excepti0S&s
OF battalion parade and guard n1ounts3
The regular routine will be carried:
out morrow which Is practicaityI
the last day Of the camp.
letter Of Appreciation.
The Following letter was received:
at the headquarters to-day: N
'"l07 East Franklin. Richmond. vs.
ITO Major f. w. Bowles.
Commanding r. L. I. Blues.
Camp William Richardson.
'Basio City. Va
My Dear Major:
In naming this 1911 camp Of the
r. r.. J. Blues for the first captain
William Richardson, you have In q
most delicate name conferred an
honor upon h memory Of a worthy
and most respected kinsman. Al =
member of the family. my great
grandfather was a brother OF the
captain, / wish TO express my hearty
appreciation of " action. Win
good wishes for yourself and the
command.
Very sincerely yours
WILLIAM D. RICHARDSON"
Hold Summary Court.
The first summary court OF the
camp was held by Captain D. w.
Leary, court martial Officer. "a num1-
her OF officers were disciplined for
minor offences though there was
nothing Of a serious nature. The
summary court is a matter OF daily
routine, but the boys have been 80
good that several days were needed
for enough offenders to accumulate
to make the court necessary.
Tomorrow night the entire bait
TALON will be the guests of the Bran
don Hotel at a dance to be given In
the big dining room. The Blueas
band VIII furnish the music for tina
occasion. The boys are all well and
happy and discipline remains good.
The mails are getting larger every
day. Indicating hat there are many
hearts beating in sympathy to thu
boys here,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-22
Mrs. Martha REYNOLDS.

Especial 10 The Richmond Virginian.)
CARTERSVILLE. VA. July 2l.-
Mrs. Martha Reynolds, wife OF the
late Judge John O. Reynolds, died at
her home in this place yesterday af-
ternoon at ! o'clock. after a protract-
ed spell Of sickness.
:. The presence OF the Oldest son.
Rev. Willis Reynolds, Of South Bos-
ton. was a great comfort to the young-
er onee.
The interment VIII be made In tbs
old family burying ground at Ashby.
this afternoon at 5 o'clock. All
hearts go out in sympathy to the
family, who have so lately lost both
father and mother.