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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-08-01
Notes and Personals.

Mr.. P. NJ. Tracey returned from Col
Inns Mo, after vacation of two weeks.
Mr.. William Roller spent Saturday
and Sunday visiting relatives III North
Shorey.
Miss Edith Haynes entertained at
her home, Oil North Harrison, for Wis
iting friends.
charles Summers returned to work
after an Illness of a few days. Mr..
Summers is a carrier at station No. /.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. G. Marlette leave
today for a visit with relatives in Kan
sas City.
Mr.. c. L. EdsCn, of Menoken, was
in town yesterday.
Mrs. W. E. Farmer, of North Tyler
street, who has been very i'll for the
past few days, IS recovering rapidly.
Mrs. f. w Gutchell and children of
Albuquerque n. NJ, are visiting MIS-.
e,utchell's PARENTS. Mr.. and Mrs D. A
Wien, 81 East Eighth
F. T. Stevens left this morning for
Randolph on business. He will be gone
about a week.
Miss Loveless is very much improv-
cd from o recent illness and is able
to be arouT d.
Mr. Ray Harries. ticket agent at the
Union Pacific cepOt, has been laid
up for several days with a severe cold.
Miss Clara Stevick is visiting in
Hutchinson and IS the guest of Miss
Leah Kessler.
Mr.. F. B. Simms should be corrpli-
mcnted on the fine care he has taken
with his yard and flowers. The grass
is as level as q carpet and his flowers
are set out in quaint beds which set
them off to good advantage.
Miss Freda Gregg is visiting friends
in Valencia.
Mr.. Oscar Gregg is visiting in Dover
AMI expects to be gone about q week
J. A NeVylsn has gone TO Miles City
Utah, or business
W. b Real left yesterday fc- En-
met where he ill spend a few days
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Collier left fol-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-08-01
Wireless on BaIIoon Topelza II.

Atchison, Kan. Aug. Fired Stem.
an Atchison electrician and member
of the Western Aero club of Topeka,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-08-01
LOCAL MENTION.
DR.. W. S. Hunter. 10 New Mills
building.

DR.. W. S. Hunter. 40 New Mills
building.
The Topeka Transfer company re-
ports the following people moving to
Topeka: E. H Smith, Twelfth and
Mark Tully, 1881 Jackson street, from
independence, Kan. The Merchants
Transfer company report, c. w Tape,
s12 North Harrison street. from Ellis,
Kan, and J. E. Mood. 1887 Mulvane
street, from Rossville, Kan.
Abe Stages, of near Valencia, was
arrested today or a charge of assault
and battery. Stages quarreled with R.
H Town a wealthy farmer in the
Valencia district. concerning the dis
position of some hedge. In the alterca-
ten Stages is saic to have struck Town
with his fist.
led to trouble between John Hastings
and G.. NJ. Brassfield, who live near
Topeka When Brassield refused to
allow Hastings to draw water from the
tackled the neighbor. Hastings will now
be tried on charge of assault and
battery.
When James Jordon pleaded guilty in
Judge Whitconb's court today to VIC
| lations of the prohibitory law, he was
sentenced to so days in Jail and fined
500 and costs. This is the second time
Jordan has been before the court in
the last few months and an extra 30
days was added to the punishment on
the second count Lewis Slater, who
pleaded guilty to one sale, was fined
500 and sentenced to go da+s in jail.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Harry E. Gavitt have
gone to Chicago where they join Nj.
| and Mrs G w Snyder for q moter
| trip to northern summer resorts
On account of the city railway en-
| ployees' picnic tomorrow the Country
/ club car will not start till after
J O'Clock instead of at noon as formerly
Dancing tonight and Thursday night
at Ninewocd.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-08-01
DEATHS AND FUNERALS

Mrs. Matilda Ostrand, aged 81, wife
of Peter Ostrand of Menoken township,
died at $50 o'clock this morning Of dia-
betes. The Ostrand family are old set
tiers Of the county, having lived here
for 35 years. Two sons, John and
Harry, also live in the same commun-
ity- The funeral of Mrs. Ostrand will
be held Wednesday afternoon at 8
o'clock from the Prairie Home church
and burial will be in the Prairie Home
cemetery.
Mrs. Zoe Johnson, colored, Twenty
fifth and Adams street, died last night
of tetanus, resulting from injuries re-
ceived in a runaway some time ago.
The funeral will be held Wednesday
afternoon at 2 o'clock at the 81 Street
Baptist church in North Topeka. The
services will be in charge of Benevolent
Lodge No. 3.
Word has been received of the death
of Mrs. John Gerberick, formerly Of To-
peka~ now of Los Angeles. Cal. She is
survived by her husband. and eight
children, Mrs. Addie Jacobs, Gallon, O.:
Mrs. Jennie Fisher, Kincaid, Kan;
Mr.. Clifton Clarence Gerberick. To-
peka; Mrs. Gertie Hatch. Mis-. Lottie
Joseph, Miss Bertha and Mr.. Harry
Gerberick of Los Angeles. Burial Tues
day from the late home.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-08-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry E. Gavitt have
gone to Chicago where they join Nj.
and Mrs. .. w Snyder for a moter
trip to northern summer resorts
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-06-23
CONFESSES TO BIG THEFT.

~Paymaster's Young Assistant Is HELD
For Grand Jury.
Buffalo, June %. Edward Valen,
tine Lee, the ~paymaster's clerk who
when arrested here had a little more
than half of the $4,000 he stole from
the safe Of the battleship Georgia II
Havana harbor Feb. II, was taken be
lore United States Commissioner Keat
ing.
He admitted his guilt, waived exam
nation and was held for the grand
Jury.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-06-23

Good OppOrtunity-For hustler.
Agent wanted for 800 insurance
debit. Address * care News Of
fee. 22200-6-23-1t
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-06-23
HELP WANTED-MALE.

Wanted-Midd1e aged, male book
keeper. Must be accurate and
good penman. Address A. B. c.,
care News. 22194-6-23-2t
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-06-23

Headquarters for Edison-And Victor
machines and records; the only place
you can gel q complete selection OF
popular al we'll as operate records.
Machines sold on easy terms. Zellman's
Music House, l61 Smith st.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-06-23

viii Exchange-Single barrel ham
merless shot gun with case in first
class condition for a bicycle. Ad-
dress Gun, care News.
e 90 CT
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-06-23

Beautiful Rooms-Attractive surround
ings, block from City Hall, overlook
ing Bay, 263 Water ST., corner Mar
ket St. 21319-5-20-1mo
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-06-23

Wanted-An old mar to help
around hotel. Apply at once.
Ernst House, New Brunswick Ave,
near Smith st. 22197-6-23-2t
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-06-23

BY virtue of an order of the Orphans
Court of the County of Middlesex, made
on the fifteenth day of June, nineteen
hundred and eleven, the subscriber,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-06-23

simmel's Butter Nut Breads but
one quality-the best; the best bread
made, suits the hard-to-please. Sc. q loaf
everywhere. 4-l4M&F
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-06-23

Wanted-Butcher. Must speak
German. Inquire at Stern G. Nor
risey, Main and Obert SITS, South
River, N. ]. 22~166-6-22-3t
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-06-23
TO LET

To Let-40 IT, cabin boat for fish
ing or pleasure parties. $1,000
a day. Week days only. Fred Ro-
natter, Rossville, S. I.
22096-6-21-12t
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-06-23
MISCELLANEOUS.

100 per cent, Pure.-What9 Simmer ;
Butternut Bread. Health and strength
In every slice. At all stores, Sc.
1-l1-tf-m,w,f.s
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-06-23

5000 Government Positions Open
Write for list. Franklin Institute,
Dept. 234-G, Rochester, N. \.
21117-5-15-2mo
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-06-23

To Let-Nicely furnished room with all
improvements. 234 Madison Ave.
2202S-6-1Q-6t
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-06-23
LOST.

Lost or Stolen-F1at bottom motor
boat, 6 h. p, 2 cycle engine, 20 IT.
long. Painted white outside, green
inside, green deck. If found notify
August Eichele, Chelsea ST., Totem
Vile. Liberal reward will be given
for Information of same.
22136-6-22-2t
Lost-Watch chain on way to Perth
Amboy from N. Y, via Staten Is
land r. r. train, leaving st. George
8 p. m. $500 reward for returp to
F. W. McClung. Lauer Drug Co.,
State and Smith st.
2220S-6-23-2t
Lost-Pocket book, containing val
liable papers. Reward. Return to
H. Edelstein, 320 Oak st.
U210-6-28-1t
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-06-23

For Sale-New residence on State
street, containing 7 rooms, bath
and all other improvements. Cop
per cutters. Price only $4,000. Hans
Nielsen, Scheuer Building, No. 1870
Smith St. 22~201-6-23-2t
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-06-23

DR.. L. F. Kuntz, Surgeon Dentist Of
Metuchen, N. j. wishes t. announce
that he has opened a branch office in
the Red Star Building, 1913 State St.,
Perth Amboy, N. ]. Office Hours / p.
m. to s P. m. except Fridays. satur-
days 0 a. m. to 8 p. m. Sundays 9 a..
N. to ~ noon. Telephone 12-L4
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-06-23
WANTED.

Wanted-About August IS or Septem-
Der !, small comfortable apartment
in good neighborhood. Address W.,
Evening News. 21491-5-27-1mo
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-06-23

Furnished Rooms-AnG also rooms for
light housekeeping. 1928 High st.
2182S-6-10tf
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-06-23
STORAGE

Cane Chairs-And repairing. Fred
Ferry, 23S First St. 21697-6-5-14t
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-06-23
SITUATION WANTS-FEMALE

Would like day work of n kind
Or work to take home. Call or ad-
dress Anderson" 1922 Watson Ave.
Have best of reference. 6-21-3t
Woman-Would Ike to go out by
the day to do washing. Inquire
Julia Lasky, $50 Stockton St.
6-21-3t
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-06-23

For Sale-Residence on Jefferson
street, containing 10 rooms and
bath with other improvements.
Price only $4,000. Size of lot 33x
1876. Hans Nielsen, Scheuer Build
ing. No. 1870 Smith St.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-06-23
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.

For Sale-Farm containing 2 acres
with s room house and other out
buildings. Located between Perth
Amboy and Fords. Price only S2,-
200. Hans Nielsen, Scheuer Build
ing, No. 1870 Smith st.
22~2O3-6-23-2t
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-06-23

STORAGE WAREHOUSE.
Storage Warehouse - Best facilities,
clean, airy, locked rooms for furnt-
turs and pianos. $500 up. Albert
Leon, 1874 Smith street. 576-3-1-tf
Advertisers--The great State of North
Dakota offers unlimited opportunities
for business to classified advertisers.
The recognized advertising medium Is
the Fargo Daily and Sunday Courier
News, the only seven day paper In the
state and the paper which carries the
largest amount of classified advertising.
The Courier-News cover North Dako-
ia like a blanket; reaching all parts of
the state the day Of publications it is
the p to use In order to get results;
rates one cent per word first insertion,
one-half cent per word succeeding in
s~ertion; fifty cents per line per month.
Address The Courier-News, Fargo, N.
D. 5-6-tf
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-06-23

ADMINISTRATIVE OF ESTATE
OF JOSEPH KUHN, DECEASED,
will on
SATURDAY, THE TWENTY-NINTH
DAY OF JULY, NINETEEN HUN
DRIED AND
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-06-23
STORES TO LET.

TO Let-Old established hardware -1ore
on Broadway, South Amhey. Best
location. Cheap rent. P: J. Monahan,
David St., South kmboy. a0287-415-tf
Store for Rent-545 Washington st.
Near Amboy avenue. Inquire W. J,
Donnell Lumber Yard. 2~0S37-5-5tf
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-06-23
Women Buyinq Bonds.

Washington, June 23.-The advent
of women into finance received a strik.
ing Illustration, say United States
treasury officials, In the sale of the
$780, 0O, 1000 Panama bond issue, more
than half of whici, it is estimated, will
fall into the hands of women
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-06-23

To Let-Furnished rooms with privi-
lege of light house keeping. 81 Fay
cite st. 22032-6-19-tf
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-06-23
ONE CENT WORD
Ten Words OF Less en- Cents
FOE rHS PHOTOGRAPHER.

Films developed: Six exposures, 10c.
Prints, sMx3A, Sc; 2hx4h, 8hx3!4,
3Ax4A 4cj 3Ax5h, 4x5, postalS, DC.
each.
James L. Braidwood, 273 High St,
Perth Amboy, N. ]. Sole agents for
John N. I.ehrs, Woodbridge, N. j.,
high grade printing, developing and en-
larging for amateur photographers.
19660-3 -25-1yr.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-06-23

For Sale-100 egg Incubator,
brooder, coops, IL hens. Corner
Gordon and First SITS.
22144-6-22-2t.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-06-23
FOR SALE.

For Sale-Lunch wagon in good con-
dition. 5000 cash. James Pear
son, 28S Front st. 22149-6-22-2t
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-06-23

For Sale-Sandy Hook CLANS for
clam bakes. $500 per thousand.
2SS Front st. 2215O-6-22-2t
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-06-23

Furnished Rooms-All improve
ments. Suitable for one or two.
1853 Madison Ave. 22162-6-22-3t
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-06-23

For Sale-Horse, carriage, light
wagon. Two sets of harness. Jos.
Kozlowski, Groves Mill Road,
K~easbey, N. j., on trolley line.
2~2136-6-22-2t
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-06-23
HELP ANTED-FEMAL

light homework. Two in family.
236 Water st. 22211-6-23-1t
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-06-23

at two o'clock in the afternoon, sell
at public vendue, at Kings Hotel, In
the Township of Woodbridge, in the
County of Middlesex and State Of New
Jersey, all those certain tracts of land
and premises situated in the township
of Woodbridge, in the Cunty of Middle
sex and State of New Jersey. described
as follows, to wit:"'
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-06-23
ADS.

Square Dealing Is More Than Honesty.
Extending liberal credit to home makers; delivering
goods when promised; treating everyone who enters the
store a s a guest: courteous statesmen to wait on you; return
ing your money if the goods are not satisfactory: and SELL
ing only guaranteed merchandise, are all a part of the
square deal YOU receive at LudWig's Furniture House.
We hold the confidence and patronage of thousands of
Perth AmbOy people, and we want to do the same with you.
Your Credit is Good for a Home at Ludwig's.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-06-23

Wanted-Woman on salary to call
on list of mothers to show cata-
logue of baby things. Address f.
S. Clark, 339 West 41st St.
22188-6-23-1t
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-06-23

CHAS. T. COWENHOVEN,
Proctor for adminlstratrix.
sss.ob. a2z0e s-2s St oeY
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-06-23

Beginning at the center of Fulton
street, hence running westerly, twen-
ty 600 feet to the southeast corner of
lands late of James Bolen, deceased.
being the northeast corner of said lot
of land; thence running still westerly
one hundred GOO) feet along the line
of said Bolen's Ian to land now or
late of William Inslee; thence south
erly eighty 900 feet to stake and
land of said ~Inslee; thence. easterly
one hundred 1O0) feet to Fulton
street; thence still cas- twenty 900
feet to the center of Fulton street;
thence northerly eighty $500 feet to
the place of beginning.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-11
PEACE PROPOSAL
OF TAFT PRAISED

Toronto. Ont. October iO.-"The act
the peace proposal between England
and America, is one of the most cour-
ageous and magnificent attempts ever
made by any statesman in tho history
OF the world
shortly after this statement was
made 10 tho Scumenical Methodist Con-
ference to-day by Alderman T. Shape.
OF Liverpool, Eng, the delegates unani-
mously adopted resolution indorsing
the proposed arbitration treaty. The
document was signed BY Rev. Henry
IIaigh. of Newcastle Tyne, Eng
land, president OF the conference; JUS
ticc Mclean, of Toronto: Bishop Earl
Crauston, OF Washington, d. c.; Bishop
\, w. Wilson. of Baltimore, Md. and
Bishop Il. r. Hendrix, of Kansas City.
Speaking on the subject, DR.. ]. Scott
Lidgcti, OF London. England. editor OF
"The Methodist Times" said:
THE time is coming when everything
which relates to tho welfare of man
kind viii be'considered by tribunals OF
peace and adjustment. Yet human ma
ture must be transformed before we
can, have universal peace. Tho churches
should create league for universe
peace"
The Church and Modern Life" wa:
the subject Of to-day's papers anc
,spme Of the snbhnads under which tn,
smain topic WAS considered. led TO fur
ther discussion OF Higher Criticism.
Witch was before the convention yes
;tcrday The Rev. S. u. Chown, o
Toronto. In discussing that adapta
ton of the church to the needs 0!
modern life"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-11
MEN He SUSPECTED
NAMED BY PETERS

Chicago. October 10.-John NJ. PEI
fers, Of Aurora, former secretary to
former United States Senator Albert
j. Hopkins, gave a new turn to testl-
mony in the Lorimcr investigation be-
fore the Senate Committee late to-day,
when he named four men whom he said
no suspected Of voting improperly or
corruptiy for Senator Lorimer.
According TO PETERS, the men were
former state Senators b, f. Downing
anu Williams Fieldstack. and former
Representatives Carl S. Burgett and
Johnson Lawrence. PETERS testified
that ali but Fieldstack we're follow
crs of Mr. Hopkins.
For the last month of that 1909
deadlock" said PETERS. the whole idea
OF the Hopkins camp was to keep our
men from being bought | suspected
several of tho weak sisters in our
camp. They were men that 1 thought
could be improperly Influenced"
PETERS began by naming former
senator Downing.
Did you have any suspicion at that
time that Mr.. Downing voted cor
ruptly?" asked Attorney Hanecy.
Yes, ] did replied the witness. HE
was the sort of man that the Lorimcr
forces, were getting right along. liz
was drinking and was easily inllu-
enced."
Asked why he suspected Fieldstack,
the witness replied: 81 thought Field :
stack had his hand out all the time.
| met him in Chicago just before the
opening OF the executive session and
asked him II he would vote for MIR.
hopkins for Senator
ITO this he answered. IT cost me
just $685. to get elected, and I've got
/ 10 get that money back some way I'm
not for Mr.. hopkins or anybody like
him. am working for myself ;"
PETERS said, however. that he had
no proof OF corruption against any
OF these men.
PETERS in his testimony related
conversation with former State SEN
ator George NJ. Mccormick which he
said took place in Springfield, lust
| previous to the election OF Lorimer
Senator Mccormick told mo that he
had been offered 5000 to change his
vote from Mr.. Hopkins to Mr.. Lori
mcr.' testified PETERS. This was the
same story which Perers told the
Helm committee at Springfield.
Jacob Groves. OF Camp Point. III
| former Democratic representative tes,
| nned that on the night OF May %,
lsos. douglas Pattison came to
! Groves's Hotel room in springfield
| ana sought Groves's vote for Lorimcr
i Groves said he thought Pattison
/ meant to buy his vote.
| Groves testified thta former Renre-
! sentative Homer Il. Shaw had said :.
ANY member who is willing To vote
Cor i.orir.e" for Senator can get g. O06
for his vote
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-11
-dit6stne tho shells to cover the rtalidh

directing tho shells to cover the Italiai
front. and flank.
For moro than an hour the Nighttime
on shore was continuous. but about
o'clock IL slnckened and gradual!
ceased The Turks retired but in goot
order. although Ii Is reported that they
suffered heavy losses.
Anothcr body OF Turks tried to turn
the Italians eastern flank. but without
success. The Italian casualties were
The fleet pursued the retreatine
Turks with q heavy shell lire until G
o'clock in the morning
The footing by the Arabs, which oc-
CURED after the Commandment and the
disorderly high; of the Turkish troops.
was 10 a great extent the work of $50
criminals left in prison. who beat
down the doors and escaped. The
loo;ers made clean sweep OF the
Wallis palace. the public buildings. bar
racks and the forts. Nothing was
left but the bare walls and great
litter OF valuable official documents.
Even doors and windows were re-
moved and the powder magazines pill
LACED.
The Turks appear To have had enor-
nous supplies OF ammunition. guns,
rifles and properties. Quantities OF
powder cartridges and shells have
since been recovered from the looters,
and the Italians have blown up three
large powder magazines
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-11
MISSING BODIES
NOT YET FOUND
Especial to Tho Times Dispatch. j

especial TO inc Times DIS patch.
Cumberland, Nd, October l0.--In elev-
en- boats. side by side, searching pur-
tics to-day dragged the South Branch
of the Potomac River for the bodies
OF Rev. Emmett E. Drucn, Prcsbyte-
rian minis tty: IN charge OF the churches
AT Three. Ckurchcs, Springfield and
Alaska, w. Va. and his sweetheart,
Miss Sallie shannon. OF Springfield. who
were drowned on sunday last. while
tordinE the river on their way to
Three Churches, where Rev. Mr. Drucn
was To hold an afternoon service.
With more than $50 men, tho river
was dragged from tho ford to Parker ;;
Dam, "A distance of two miles, and On
the way back 10 the ford. dynamite
was exploded every 1000 feet Work
VIII be renewed tomorrow mornin.,
below the dam
When tho buggy and horse were
round yesterday. 1t was seen that the
buggy top was gone. and II is thought
that when the buggy was upset. Rev.
Mr.. Drucn and Miss Shannon were
caught in the top in which the bodies
VIII likely be found.
The searchqrs to-day discovered the
buggy curtaina. a rubber lap robe ana
q postal card, addressed TO Rev. Mr..
Druen
y brother OF Rev. Druen arrived ON
the scene today from Richmond, tn,
old nome of the clergyman.
Miss Shannon was a niece of for
MGR state Senator John r. Shannon.
OF FroStburE, this county.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-11

.pE fatAer wilson, of Phoebus, and
Father Coleman, OF South Richmond.
The funeral discourse was delivered
by Father Wilson.
The remains OF Austin T.. Machin. of
Norfolk. were brought TO this city
this morning for burial in Blandford
Cemetery
General News Notes.
#. n. +. Taylor, professor of mathe-
MATES and sciences in the Southern
Female College, returned to duty last
night. after an absence of two months
spent with relatives In England.
The Petersburg Medical Faculty has
recommended to the board of man
ayers OF the Petersburg Hospital the
appointment of DR.. S w. Budd as
resident physician at the hospital
Two of the handsome new build
ings erected on the site of the burned
district on Sycamore Street, have
been completed and occupied. The
fire occurred on the Sd OF last Deccm-
Der. and within a year from that date
the entire district Will have been re-
built upon.
Past Grand Master George w.
Wright. of Marion. O.. grand lecturer
of the Grand Lodge Of Virginia, visit
ed Blandford Lodge, No. 3, tonight
delivered an address and conferred the
third degree.
John II. Robinson (colored), arrest
ed in Norfolk for securing 1915 on
forged note from Wilmington IN Co.
bank, is thought to be the same man
who some time ago tried to swindle a
Petersburg bank on a forged check.
The forgery was discovered and the
negro ned.
A meeting of the stockholders of the
Cockade City Athletic Association. the
owners of the Petersburg baseball
club. will be held tomorrow night to
elect officers and probably to choose
a manager for next year.
Peter O'Kcnnon, of Matoaca, while
at work several weeks ago In the
stone yard OF Burns & Campbell, In
this city, had one of his eyes seri-
ously injured by chip of stone. He
Z has lost the sight OF the member and
has been paid $500 on that account by
/ the Stonecutters' Union.
| The Martin and Swanson Club wound
up It's affairs last night. Funds enough
were left to return 25 per cent. of all
contributions.
New Move In Bank Cazes.
| Attorneys for Charles Hall Davis
to-day asked Judge Mullen to permit
the withdrawal of their motion for a
! discharge of the defendant on the
big" indictment in order that they
/ may take the case up to the Court OF
Appeals on writ OF habeas corpus
1 The judge will hear argument on the
motion on Thursday. the Common
wealth's attorney opposing 1t, 1t lie
said that 1t will be necessary to with.
draw the motion to get the case be-
fore the Supreme Court.
Depot to De Enlarged.
| General Manager Hix, OF the Sea-
board Air Line Railway. to-day in.
fnr NO -
Der OF Commerce, that plans are being
prepared Tor the enlargement OF the
Market Street freight depot to meet
the Increased demand for trade facil.
tiles. An addition of 100 by 50 fee
will be made.