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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-07-12
ALL F. lANCH|SES
APPEAR ALIKE
CITY ATTORNEY COMPARES PRO-
POSED RICHMOND AND HENRiCo
PAPER WITH OTHERS.
M | ST ADV + r I : T.
IN ORDER TO COMPLY WITH oRDI-
NANCE CITY CLERK MIsT ASK
FOR BIDS TODAY OR
TOMORROW.
MI ST ADV Z r TiS Sc

In order TO comply with the ordi-
nance and the laws concerning such
matters. City Cler kAugust will adj
Vertise today or tomorrow the ordil
nance granting franchise to some
one permitting the construction Of a
power and light plant In the city.
This ordinance has passed both
branches OF council and has been
approved by the mayor.
A section OF the ordinance re-
quires that IT shall be advertised four
successive weeks. and that il must
come UP for final action at the next
regular meeting Of the common cou1-
Gil
In order to bring this before thai
body during the life OF the existing
council. the ordinance will have to
be advertised today or tomorrow. SO
that the four publications MAY be had
before council meets again in regular
session. The August meeting Will be
held on the 5ta of that month. II
the ordinance does not get before THAI
body at that time it will have to go
before the new council. which Will
Monday in September.
In his opinion to the mayor, con
corning the legality of the ordinance
City Attorney Pollard nays.
All Franchises Mike,
An examination of the ordinances
of the city of Richmond will show
that the Postal Telegra phi Cable COM
pany, the Virginia Railway and Power
company. successor of the Richmond
Passenger and Power company. and
successor Of the Virginia Electrical
Railway and Development company;
the Southern Bell Telephone and Tele-
graph company and the Western
Union Telegraph company (by It's
very recent ordlnance1 are all main
tanning poles on and electrical wires
under the streets OF the city OF Rich
nsond by virtue OF grants as general
as those proposed to be granted by
the ordinance under consideration
The making of these grants covers
"a period of twenty-five years or more,
thus demonstrating that In the opinion
OF the legislative branch OF the city
government. acquiesced in by the exc
cutive and administrative branches, It
was permissible for similar delega
tons OF power TO be made as the
one made In the proposed ordinance.
the courts and much more so the duty
Of the Legislative branch of the gov
eminent to be guided by the con-
struction so give7."
After dwelling at considerable
length upon the merits OF the case,
and quoting many references. the city
attorney winds up with these words;
II am. therefore. constrained to hold
that there Is no undue delegation OF
power TO the committee On streets
made by the terms OF the ordinance
80 as to render the ordinanc invalid
or illegal either in whole or In part
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-07-12
MURDER MYSTERY
STILL UNS0LvEO

Captain Mcmahon said last night
that there were no developments in
The Chesterfield murder mystery
Q are running down all clues" he
said But up to date there is nothing
definfts upon which to work The de-
tectives are endeavoring to locate the
name of the owner of the dress found
near the body, but have been unsuc-
cessful SO far. Wa have no reports
of mtsstng women, and II may be that
the pody wac taken from some distant
point 10 the scene of It's recovery"
Chesterfield county Officers are
around on every rumor that
reaches them
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-07-12
IS NOT TOO OLD
SAYS CAPT. LAMB
TELLS SOUTH
sIDERs WHAT HE HAS DONE
FOR THIRD DISTRICT
CONFIDENT WILL WIN
CANDIDATE FOR RECOLLECTION DE-
CLAREs THERE is NO REASON
FOR TURNING OUT
GOOD MAN.

The downpour of rain during the
early part of last night did not pre-
vent goodly crowd of South Rich
monders from hearing Congressman
John Lamb speak In the courthouse
The address was supposed TO have
been delivered from the band stand IL
Washington Square, but because Ut
showers. permission was granted Tor
the use of the courthouse.
Captain Lamb was introduced by
Commemorative Attorney Charl,s J.
Iuge
'llae c.pia4H began b. telling of lew
he had secured free delivery for old
Manchester, although confronted 10y
many obstacles, and II ti1g farC- Mt
many difficulties. and how he also Sc
cured the Manchester postofficc, now
known. as Manchester station.
Captain Lamb said many old SOL
iiers OF the Third district have said
they will not vote for him because
he killed a bill allowing them PEN
sions. He said that never has a bill
ever neea offered In congress pro-
Viding a pension for soldiers IF the
Confederacy that he has failed to
vote for 1t. He further said that
the bin which the old s-,lGier.. haze III
mind was one providing n sum Of
money to build various homes for
reterans Of the Civil war in the SOUTH
ern States. with the understanding
that any federal or negro veterans
that might live in the state we're
eligible to become inmates Of Tie in
situations. He gave his reason for
killing the bin TO keep negroes rom
becoming members of the same homes
with white soldiers.
Not Too Old.
The captain said that other people
claim he is too old to retain mis- seat
in congress As an illustration Ne re-
ferred to a number Of successful gem
erals and authors who had retained
their youth and vigor from their mid
die age until they had risen ir 70 their
eighties and ninetfes For another
illustration he reminded his listeners
of Uncle Joe Cannon, the oldest mem
her Of the congressional body, who Is
now far into his seventies, crossing
swords with the youngest and most
eloquent in congress
He again referred to former Gov
ernor Montague as his distinguished
oouonenC desiring to re-enter public
life He said that in an address at
Matoacco. Chesterfield. some nights
ago. Governor Montague told the peo-
pie of that place that he Captain
Lamb. had been IN congress long
enough and that change was needed,
Why should a man who has faith
iulls discharged his duties for the past
sixteen years be deprived Of the posi-
ZION ne now holds ana be forced bach
nto private life simply to be re-
placed by man who IL eloquent In
tongue but has never had day r
experience in legislative work ?" asked
Captain Lamb 1t is not a question
"a
captain. but 1t rs what a man knows
OF public life.
Captain Lamb declared he believes
his friends will stick by him as staunch
in the coming election as they did
when they sent him 70 his present
position In 1aa6- He SAWS that he ~
in the fsht 70 q finish and expects TO
win out when the election takes place
August 18th
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-07-12
4 ARE KILLED IN
BOILER EXPLOSION

PROSPECT. VA. July lI--WhiIs
threshing wheat Ut Cary Boxers this
morning early, the boiler OF an engine
owned hyA.W-W Weed and befnr run
by Robert Johnson, colored. exploded,
killing instantly four coiored men and
seriously in5uring several others. one
Of whom may die.
Those killed were were Robert John
son. one OF Booker's sons. and another
by the name OF Cole. The name OF
the fourth could not be learned.
1t 10 supposed that water got too
Low In the boiler causing the explosion.
Cne Of the men were killed AT come
distance from the machine, ~ work
In the feiA.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-07-12
RICYLLE THIEVES -
ARE BUSY AT WORK

Acting Chief Mcmahon advises own
ers OF bicycles to use some precau-
ton and care In leaving them In the
streets Yesterday two reports OF
stolen wheels were made to the police.
Charles Haley. 12l1 West Cary
street says someone took his En-
blem bicycle. and Macon Siiis, 1910
ST James street. claims he has been
relieved of an old style bicycle. nickle
plated.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-07-12
TAYLOR ARRESTED,
CUT HIS FRIEND
ROONNATEs HAVE ROW OVER
~>OTHING." ONE IN HOSPITAL,
OTHER IN STATION HOUSE.

While James Grandson lies in bad
way at tho City hospital. William Tay-
lor occupies cell at the Second sta
ton
The latter is charged with slashing
Grandson in many parts of his boiy
with knife, and he has sworn out q
warrant alleging that Grandson at
tackled him. and in HIS statement SAYS
that II he cut Grandson he did go In
self defense
Taylor Will be called In Police court
today, hut the case will be continued
until Grsndison In able 10 appear
The row took place in the rear of
SOS West Cary street, where the two
negroes lived II was about nothing ="
said TAYLOR.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-07-12
EGGLESTON SAYS
HE'S NOT SLATED
BOARD OF VISITORS FOR v. y. I.
HAVE NOT CONSIDERED MAN
FOR PRESIDENCY.
ISSUES A STATEMENT
MANY. HOWEVER, ARE OF OPINION
THAT HE WILL bic THE ONE
SELECTED TO SUCCEED
DIR. BARRlNGER.
ISSUES A STATEMEN l

Joseph n. Eggieston, State superin-
tendent Of education, has not been
rendered the presidency OF the Nir-
ginia Polytechnic Institute. and he de-
nies emphatically the widespread ru-
mors that he has been slated" as sue
cesor to DIR. Paul Barringer who re-
sgncd Wednesday.
When seen last night Mr.. Eggleston
expressed his annoyance at the pub
l1AIon. He declared that the board
Of visitors fof which he is a member)
has positively not discussed the mat
ter OF a successor to Or. Barringer
either formally or informally, for the
reason that the board. despite con
-trary- rtrnors, knew Il absolutely nothing
Of DR. Barringer's Intentions until his
resignation was handed in at their
meeting Wednesday. This fact, upon
which Mr., Eggleston- laid emphasis,
was proof sufficient. he said. that no
sne had been approached with ten
DER Of the position or slated" for II,
MIR. Exgieston's Denial.
Asked the direct question: it was
true that he had been offered the
presidency Of the institution, Mr.. Egg
gle ron said
There has been no discussion what
Ter - th,, board of visitors concern
inc successor 70 Or. Barringer. How
could there have been? The board
did not know that he intended to re-
sign until his resignation was placed
in it's hands Wednesday. SO far as
! know and believe. no member OF
the board is under obligations or
pledged TO any one for the presidency.
| regret that widespread rumors some
OF which have been unintentionally
unjust 10 the governor. the board and
TO myself. Stem - make this state
inebl necessary.
MIR Eggleston declined TO discuss
the matter further. beyond the re-
mark that the publication of these
rumors were embarrassing TO him
Not n Candidate. But
While ii Is known that Mr.. Egglts-
ION Is in no sens. a candidate for tho
place. there are a great many who
are firm in the belief that he will
b. the next president OF v. r. /. His
name has been prominently mentioned
in connection with the position ever
since the early rumors OF Or. Bar
ringers contemplated resignation
started on their rounds, and so far
as Is known no other man has been
thought Of in that connection. He
In one OF the best equipped men In the
state for the position by reason OF his
talents tact and long experience In
educational affairs.
MANY who are firmly convinced that
MIR Eegieston viii be recommended
by the subcommittee appointed to Sc
lect DR. Barrin.ers successor point
out the fact that pr Barringe has
been asked 70 remain at the head
Of the institution until next July, and
that Mr. Eggieston's term az superin-
tend4nt Of education expires shortly
after that a fitting arrangement. and
one they believe too striking 10 be
a coincidence
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-07-12

been prophesyiu' away like a red FACED
Nixon" said the dutiful son, PERHAPS
YOU can tell me vots to DC did
''Wot~ y prophet, sammy, Inquired
MIR. Weller He's a Teller Tot tells
wot is going to happen samuel OK
planned and upon his parent demand
ing more intimate details he INFORM
ed that the particular prophet ne
had In mind when he spoke, was "ead.
Anyway Sam concluded, he vofnt
o coachman and that's enough t,r
me"
Well ruminated MIR. Weller. Sc
MGR. seeing he's dead and siHt left
the business to nobody. | suppose
there's an end TO II.
In that case. as in The present con
test, the prophet who can foretcll
~ suits Is not on earth. There ts no
modern Geriotti who can gaze on the
astral bodies by which some of .hs
ancient prophets made their predic-
tons and select the winners of the
valuapie and delightful trips Nhicil
The Nirginlan will give away July
27th.
The Runror Factory Il Busy.
1t is during the closing weeks that
the rumor factory. which - alwaNe
esta blished Venen "a contest is in prog
ress is turning out its greatest vol
une of product Say" whispers one
Of the rumor makers. Il hear that
Miss So aud 80 has TWO million votes
stored away. which II Is her tntea~
tion to spring on the last night
There are other whispers or Ike ma
tare. Contestants should pay no at
tentfon to these remarks from out
siders Persons who have large
vote In reserve are not running around
telling about II. They are keeping
their own counsel and allowing con-
testants to keep theirs. II is to con
frayert any effect that these Idle
rumor~ may have that contestants ate
urged to turn in their votes as soon
- possible. In doing so they viii
compel other contestants To show
tnetr hands. and will he more able =
glasp the situation g. pertaining to
their candidacy and The amount 81
"a ofk they VIII have 10 do To place
themselves Ia the forefront of IN,
battle hurting army when on the las
1dRht II marches t,ent up To the
ballot box for the last terrific OF
s.aught AS the vote stands now it
shows that some hustllng must be
uune by those who va! WIN
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-07-12
|RLW|nO FIGHT
WILL Be WAGEO

continued from First Page
the contested Delegates tinted
Roosevelt calls them--who helped
nominate Taft. the colonel remarked
1t wouldn't take ten minutes for
man TO make ~ his mind ahou.
those contests The delegates who
were seated by the national com
r4ittee had no right To their seats.
The national committee assumed the
attitude that 4 was an intrusion by
the people and an unwarra nted Inn
sertinence 10 pr0Iesa against The pal
pabl frauds The national commit
tee did not approve Of direct pri-
maries,'
Abiding to the advices from Wash =
ington that Herbert Knox Smith. com
missioner or corporations, il to re-
sign and work fer the colonel Eoose~
Welt said
Smith MAY Aid.
When Mr.. Smith came 10 s-e me
today ~ told me he was ANXIOUS
to get into our fight advised h,fn
that he had better think carefully
'0A man ought not go In
the fight with US who WAS afraid
10 get hurt. / Impressed him that
this ia "a crusaders fgat. ana that -
tBiSf IA ~ & iian must ff hFtn "iAa
the burning zeal that hred ere hearts
OF the crusaders OF old
Mt Smith told me he Was dis
eusted with the platforms of the Two
parties. The Democratic platform. he
said. meant nothing--it was most
preposterousiy retrogressive- He left
here to decide what To do. II Mr..
Smith goes with us he VIII be of
great aid. because of his knowledge
Of corporations and their relation TO
the government
Commissioner Smith. who comes
from Tnnnsctfcat. Mil be stump
speaker In the eoionel's Tight.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-07-12

enbers ~ the executive commit
lee OF the Andrew Jackson Montague
3riuh met last night in the Office ~
Attorney Charles Morris ana perfect
I'd plans In regard to getting Cover
nor Montague to speak 10 them In
Few Gays,
Providing that Governor Montague
Ian arrange to be present he Will I'D.
aress the people Of South Richmond
In Washington Square next Friday
hight A band will he secured for tho
|bccaSion.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-07-12
Wooimen To Meef.

A regular meeting of Maple Camp.
No ls9. woodmen OF the World, viii
be held In Fraternity halt tonight at
O'clock
Final arrangements as To the part
This camp will take in the grand rally
Ind field camp to be held in the State
Fair grounds in Richmond JAY 10th
Ind 18th will be made.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-07-12
NOTICE.

Ths Officers and members of Rich -
noRd Lodge. No 4. l. 0. O. r., beg to
announce that new Officers for the term
will be installed tonight July IL, 1914
at Fraternity hall. 7lk West Broad
Grand Master Of the State OF vir-
gfnia A. M, Southal. 10 expected to be
In attendance and preceder over the in
staliation.
All ODD. Fellows are cordially en-
vttea - attend the csrsmontsA
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-07-12

BY virtue Of deed OF bargain and
sale recorded In the Office OF Clerk
Waiter Da Val in Hastings court
mart II, Frank = Anderson transfef-
red a piece OF property between SeS
|enth and Eighth streets. on the south
side OF HUH street, To the virginia
|Wareh ouse corporation. The proper
ty has frontage OF 40 feet and back
hiss feet The deal was closed for
the sum Of $40 and ether valuable
ron sid efatfons
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-07-12
Few Attend Meeting.

A meeting of the Citizens league
be Woodland Heights was held last
hight in the store Of r. @. Wood,
Eemmes avenue. Due to the rainy
weather only few of the members
were present and no business OF inn
bOrtanec was transa eted.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-07-12

Thomas Brown. white man, vas
ARRESTED yesterday afternoon by of
nicer Cousins. Of Forest Hill park
kor beisE drunk and trespassing on
|the parks private property. He wa Z
|baslesi In the sum " 500 for his
y pea rance before Magistrate Jacob At
Forest HIN court next saturday AZ
hernoon.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-07-12

The twenty fourth anniversary or
New South council Junior order II
United American Mechanics, VAS Gel
ebrated yesterday with an ail-day
|outing at Forest Hill park. Although
several OF the Juniors carried their
|hshing tackle, the FISH were not biting
good and the FISH fry had 10 be elm
|inated
Much regret was shown by those
anticipating brunswick stew when 1t
was found that n pot could not he
secured large enough to have real
stew.
A member Of the order said la1t
might that there were more than
500 persons present at the park yes
ferday and that the annual celebra r.
tion WAS In every way success
The unfas ora BILE weather prevent
ed the Hive of Maccabses. who were
scheduied to- take part in the cete-
|hration from coming yesterday af-
|terhoon,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-07-12
Lawn Party Tnn,ai,t.

A lawn party win be given tonight
~ the home OF George BauShan. iak
Fsrove, for the benefit OF oak Grove
Baptist church.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-07-12
suit L. Continued

on agreement az both sides the
case Of e. II, pyte.s eSecutri&
Ia gainst J. ". Clary and The Sands
|Constructing company Was continued
|bv Judge Ernest H. Wells, in Hust-
|ings court. part II. yesterday hnNl
|Ss~pte mbcr goth
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-07-12
MANY ARE PRESENT
At INSTALLATION
PROMINENT MEMBERS OF ODD.
FELLOWS PARTICIPATE IN
THE EXERCISES.

A large number OF wives. daugh-
ters and friends of Henderson Lodge
of Odd-F Fellows last night Witnessed
sn installation in the Masonic Hall
OF the officers elected a few days age.
Prominent members of the Odd-Fe1-
lows made brief addresses. An in
teresting part Of the program Was a
song by William J. Morrisett Fol
lowing the installation and progra m
light refreshments were served
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-07-12
ONLY A LITTLE THIN
| FORTNIGHT AND CON-
TEST WILL HAVE ENDED
(continued from First pAxoD

re left there tn hihs~lf." snid Sam
[Of course. he can'r" replied his
Ather, he would 60 n rather raw
nd he would come out so exceeding
well done that dis most familiar
risnds would not know MN. Roast
kigcon's nothing 10 It. Well. you've
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-07-12


+ E.steile Ross. a negro woman. was
ARRESTED yesterday by Patrolman
|Sharpe on Il complaint made ny Ella
White. charging her with threaten
hing her life,
Edward McGlory. white man.
Iwas arrested yesterday on "A charsa
|of beating his wife. He was bailei
Nor his appearance before Justice
Maurice IN Police court. Part II. THIS
morning,
Personals.
Captain II. u. Cosby, of the South
Richmond Fire Engine company left
YESTERDAY on his vacation. He Will
kisit Baltimore Philadelphia and 9th
Ter Northern cities.
Mrs. N. A. Ellington, OF 1900 Balm
bridge street. is III ~ the Johnson
|WillSs sanatorium.
s. NJ. Perdue returned Yesterday
From ten days visit To Norfolk and
'other points in the Tidewater dis
kpfrt
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-07-12
Montague Speaks.

Ex-Governor Montague tonight ad-
dressed the citizens OF Ettrick and
vicinity in the interest Of his eandi-
dacy for congress from the Third dis
trict He was heard by large
crowd, The former governor was
well received. and his address was
frequently interrupted by applause.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-07-12
Withdra~s chaIisngs.

+ p. Miles. who challenged Abe
Boshes. the wrestler. the match to
take place tomorrow night at the Lyric
theatre. today withdrew the challenge.
Miles challenge was made in good
faith, but subsequent events made 1t
necessary for him to withdraw IL. An
effort Is being made 20 get Herbert,
the Richmond wrestler. 10 come over
and take another try at Boshes.
The Chesterfield county Circuit
court. Judge Southall presiding. met
yesterday and permitted such pleas
to be entered as were ready, and then
adjourned until the first Monday in
August
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-07-12
No. lis North Ni9hth street,
Richaond. Va.

y, s.~-More than four hundred 81
thes. ladders already sold In the city.
orders coming In daily
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-07-12
Committee Meets.

As stated In The Nirginian today
the Democratic district conventional
committee met last night at the STRAIT
ford hotel. and decided 10 hold the
coming congressional primary on Sep
ternber 21st. The committee also de-
cided to assess each of the candidates.
Watson and Turnbuii-s100 to meet
such expenses as are not covered py
the statute. The regular assessment
each candidate will have to pay is
t316. making the total assessment sAIo.
Robert Gillian, Sr., was reelected
chairman OF the committee. and the
committee adjourned subject 10 call.