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The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1912-10-10

by many miles into the town. Once,
when much younger. he had gone to
8. with his grandfather to see the
soldiers. He remembered the railroad.
1t WAS imperative that he should
reach 1t as far in advance of his pur-
suers as legs and a stout heart could
carry him.
For miles he ran with the fieetness
of scared thing. guided by the crude
signboards that pointed the way and
told the distance to s.
Half dazed, gasping for breath and
ready to drop in his tracks, he came at
last to the open valley. Far ahead and
below were the lights of town. Tor
tured by the vast oppressiveness Of
the solitude which lay behind him,
peopled by a thousand ghosts whose
persistent footsteps had haunted him
through every mile of his flight, he
cried aloud MS he stumbled down the
rain washed hill-cried with the ter
ror Of one who sees collapse after hui
man valor has been done to death.
He was never to know how he came,
in the course Of an hour, to the. out
skirts Of the town. He had traversed
fifteen miles Of the blackest OF forests
and by way of the most tortuous Of
roads. A subconscious triumph now
inspired him, born Of the certainty
that he had left his enemies far be-
hind. The music Of band both at
tracted and bcwildered him. 1t was
some time before he could grasp the
fact that circus was holding forth in
the lower end Of the town. The subtle
cunning that had become part Of his
nature within the past forty-eight
hours forbade an incautious approach
to the grounds. He gave the circus
loved thing of tenderer days--a wide
berth. finding his way to the railway
station by outlying streets. His first
thought was to board an outbound
train. to secrcte himself in one of the
freight cars. The sudden, overpower-
ing pangs Of hunger drove this plan
from his mind combined with the dis
covery that no train would pass
through the town before midnight.
Disheartened. sick with despair, he
SUNK of through the railway yards
taking roundabout way to the circus
grounds.
There was money In his purse. plenty
of it: but he was afraid to enter an
eating house. or even approach the
smack stand" on the edge Of the cir
Gus lot For long time he stood
afar or in the darkness. his legs trem-
bling. his mouth twitching. his eyes
bent with pathetic intentness upon the
single pie and hot sandwich stand
that remained near the side show tent
A huge placnrd tackled to the board
fence back of this stand attracted his
attention. lmpelled by strange Curl
osity lie ventured into the circle Of
light. knowing full we'll before be was
near enough to distinguish more than
the bold word Reward" that this sim
lister bill had to do with him and no
other
Held by the same mysterious power
that serpent exercises in charming
its victim, the lad stared at the face
of this ominous thing that proclaimed
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1912-10-10
"Hs wtM!s

"Hs udns!s
} did a lot more people, but
I'm giving II to you straight.
He not only had no connec-
t,on With the stable, but be
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-04
MISS HELEN TAFT
IS At WARREnT0N
WITH CINCINNATI FRIEND SHE
WILL GO ON FOX HUNT WITH
MRS. MADDUx.

Especial to The Richmond virsinian.)
WARRENTON. VA. April Miss
Helen Taft. of Washington, accom-
painted by Miss Gladys ingalls,, OF Gin
cinnati. who Ia spending the winter in
Washington: Captain Symington and
DR. Carey T. Grayson. OF the Y. 8. s.
Mayiiower. and Lieutenant A. An
drews, u. s. ~. arrived here this
afternoon to he guests of James X.
Nnddux at Lection Hill until Thurs
day afternoon. The party WAS enter.
dinner tonight ny Mrs, Maddox.
Among the guests for dinner be-
sides the party and hostess we're MIR
and Mrs. Richard Wallach. MIR. and
Mrs. CORTLAND II. Smith and Mr.. and
Mrs. Grafton Beali.
Thursday morning the party Will 20
out as TueEts OF the Warrentnn Hunt
Club for a fox hunt after which Mrs.
Maddox viii entertain at luncheon.
The guests for this event Will be, be-
stdes the party Mrs. r. A. u. Port
man. Miss Annie Camden Spiilman
and Mr.. and Mrs. William r. Wilbur
Later on Thursday an exhibition OF
schoolinE and jumping viii he given
~ Mrs. Maddux In Lection Hill pad
dock Of the magnificent horses Of Mr.
and Mrs. Maddux. After this the
party will he entertained with q few
friends by William G. Marshall at
Pembroke" and will return TO WASH
ip4ten. son the evening train. n e,3*: 3 \
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-04
READY TO FIGHT
AUDITORS RULING
CITY ATTORNEY WON'T ALLOW
STATE TO COLLECT TAXES
WITHOUT CONTEST.

City Attorney Pollard let it be
known yesterday that State Auditor
Moore will not collect $4,000 claim,
ed as taxes from Richmond without a
fight Though he has taken no steps
to oppose MIR. Moore, the City Attor-
ney says he ,s fully prepared to do so
II the Auditor attempts to force the
issue.
The constitutional point upon which
the Auditor bases his claim gives the
State the right to tax any city prop
erty used for purposes OF gain or
profit. Assessments have consequent
~ been made against the city gas
plant the markets. the water works
and sewer systems.
II the State wins its contention.
Richmond will have TO pay back
taxes for five years, amounting to
over $4,000.
Such other cities as own similar
plants will be forced to pay in pro-
portion. Auditor Moore says.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-04
SAYS WILSON IS
NOT A DEMOCRAT

NEW YORK. April 3.-Richard
Croker. who sails on the Adriatic to-
morrow, expressed the hope today
that the Democrats will not nominate
Woodrow Wilson for President, be-
cause he believes the New jersey Gov
ernor cannot be elected.
While not committing himself abs
solutely to any aspirant for the Demo-
cratic presidential nomination. MT.
Croker said he thought Governor
Marshall. OF Indiana, would meet his
approval perhaps better than any one
else. The former TAmmany chief also
spoke In high terms Of Champ Clark.
and predicted that. u nominated. the
Speaker would carry the county.
Asked his opinion Of Governor VII.
son as 4 presidential possibility. Mr..
Croker said:
"Wilsou Not q Democrat"
II do not regard him ~ Demo
crat. as / do Marshall. Or Clark. Nc
man can claim to be q good Demo-
crat who. like Governor Wilson, has
assailed practically every foreign born
citizen OF the United States, as he
did in his books and In his speeches
OF course we are all Americans and
proud Of II. Hut what right has a
man TO ask the votes Of American
citizens born abroad who has sc
shamefully attacked them?
II do not say that Governor Wilson
Ia know nothing l presume that
the Governor would deny 1t If any
one accused him OF this. But there
was once a know nothing party In
this country. TammAny Hall was
formed to fight It In the name OF lib
erty And Tammany Hall fought u
so successfully that there has been no
know nothing party In your or my
day.
II do not sec how Wilson can be
nominated in view Of his record. And
should no be nominated he would
surely be defeated. It would be i'm
possible for him to carry New York
State, and the Democrats may need
New York State to win
Whom would you personally pre-
Ter for the Democratic presidential
nominee"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-04
DETECTIVE BELTON
MADE A SERGEANT

At it's regular meeting last night the
Board OF Police Commissioners elected
Detective p. A. Bolton to sergeancy
at headquarters.
Sergeant Bolton was promoted and
detailed to headquarters about a year
ago. The promotion 10 to take effect
at once.
NJ. J. Craven. deposed driver OF the
police wagon at the First station. was
reinstated. and will resume hts duties
at once.
The beard also acted upon the many
complaints which are said to have
been received about the patrol auto
mobile Mt the Second station. It was
charged that the automobile was
driven at excessive speed and .was
onerated without rear LIGHTS. Strict
Observance OF the city ordinance wa.
ordered. and the matter was referred
to the captain Of the Second district.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-04

Iey.s- bridge acre the worst damaged
lille several other smaller bridges
fell victims to the winter storms :.
A committee was appointed to iook
into the matter of changing the local
ity Of the present bridges remodeltnR
and building new ones on swift creek
The board adopted a resolution In
viting William B. McIiwaine. attorney
for the Atlantic Coast Line Railway
to be present at meeting April -
and explain to them the railways
proposition In regard to constructing
one OF the two bridges. On the com
mittee appointed by the board are w
p. LaPrade, f. Thomas Hatcher and
w. p. Jaynes.
Tho committee appointed to look
into the matter Of remodeling the
Southampton bridge favors appropri-
ating the sum Of $1,000 to the people
Of Bon Air to build a road from South
ampton to the Midlothian turnpike
The matter was not fully discussed
and viii be taken UP at the next meet
ing.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-04
.HAMPDEN.S|DNEY
DEFEATS Y. P. |.
BATTLE OF PITCHERS FEATURES
IN GAME, WITH RUNS SCOR-
Err ON ERRORS. u.

Especial to The Richmond Virginian.)
BLACKsBURG, VA. April s.
Hampden-Sidney defeated v. p. !. here
today by a score of to z. The game
was a pitcners' battle between Evans
and Lewis, with honors ABOUT even.
Errors on both sides were plentiful
ana all the runs were made on these.
The Techs scored one run in the
first inning as the result of a hit by
Bruce and errors: one in the fourth
on a hit by Jones and errors: one
In the sixth on a hit and errors
Hampden- Sidney scored one run in
the second on nit ny Atkinson and
errors; two In the seventh on two
base hit by Saunders and wild throw
by w. Legge. and a two-base hit by
Moore, and their last one in eighth.
Hits off Evans. 5: off Lewis. 6. Err
rors, ". p. L.. Z; Hampden- s..
Umpire, Lockhart Weather. intense
w cold.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-04

I oCs1sa Of their money and the
0H - roa6 ehaii 10 built
~ - oeIscers Of the organization
y porwe without any salary what
s~91Ss except the secretary. THIS y
~ ~ public enterprise for the pub
- henollt. The board Of directors
- ~ executive committee VIII de-
go upon the route. and the entire
Grk 81 construction VIII be done
49, the direction OF the State High
- Commission. Cantain Wilson.
Dpoaklng for Manassas and Prince
NEl1llnm county. Mr.. Hynscn dec3s ret,
<An4 the plan was Just exactly what
~ county wantcd--a business plan.
baned on business principle.
NJ Warden and Mr.. Embrey were
SuU4 ~ emphatic In their Endorsement.
an1 the directors proceeded to rattfy
the plan and discuss the details for
~ pesffion for the charter. Finally
Il was a8rced to leave the matter In
the hands OF the committee named
shove. and the latter will report as
room as this work has been COM
pseted.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-04
IhvADEs
sunny SOUTHLAND

the ROOSEVELT cohorts. Northern Ken
lucky 10 considered particularly favor
able to the colonel, and the turnout
OF crowds served to reflect evidence
Of II. Large throngs met him at the
stations. and there was rousins
cheer at every stop.
At Lexington fully 10000 people
wore jammed in the train shed. while
1000 stood up on = bridge spanninA
the tracks. A resounding cheer went
up 40 Roosevelt appeared on the car
platform. He spoke for ten minutes.
Here, as at other stops In Kentucky,
the colonel whacked the bosses" and
emphasized the campaign issues he
enunciated in his Carnegie Han
speech.
Roosevelt spoke briefly to crowds
at Olive Hill. Moorehead and Mount
Sterling. ana made longer stops a!
Frankfort and Shelbyvile. At Olympia
Springs a placard, held up 80 Roose-
yelt could see 1t. read:
The Roosevelt Club, IN this county
has ! zee snenHbcrE ths Tan Club
two, one Of them q postmaster"
The southeastern region of West
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-04
HEAVY DAMAGE
DONE TO BRIDGES
cHESTEREIElD SUPERVISORS
NAME COMMITTEE TO SEE
ABOUT REPAIR.

For the purpose OF agreeing on
plan to fix up the bridges. roads and
other county property damaged by the
recent bad weather. the Board of SUI
peryisors OF Chesterfield county held
a meeting yesterday In the Chester
field courthouse. Several matters con-
corning the county was taken up. but
the most important things were adj
iourned over until Tuesday. April 8.
Almost $4,000 damage has been done
recently to the bridges on Swift creek.
New bridge, Newby's bridge and Brad
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-04
SUDDEN DEATH OF
MR.. v. MEL0NEY
MAN WHO PLACED ASPHALT IN
RICHMOND DIES IN
WARRINGTON.

Regrets from many citizens followed
the information received here yester-
day afternoon Of the death In Wash
ington OF NJ. w. Meloney. head OF the
Washington Asphalt Block and Tile
Company.
MIR. Meloney was well known in
Richmond. For years he had been
doing work for the city, and many of
the Improved streets are due to his
workmanship.
About all the asphalt paving In the
city was done by the company OF when
MIR. Meloney was the head He did
work In the parks OF the city, the
paving around the City Hall, that sur
rounding the High School, the i'm.
provemenis on West Grace and Frank
lin streets and many other smaller
Jobs.
At this time there arc no contra cts
between his company and the city.
When Mr.. Meloney completed his last
work he left the field practically open
TO J. ]. curley.
Mr.. Meloney's, last visit to Rich
mond was 70 attend the .fa.neraa eft
Councilman John Lynch.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-04
HAS S|DNA ALLEN
ESCAPED At LAST
EMPORIA MAN CERTAIN HE SAW
OUTLAW NEAR sAWMIIL
FOUR MILES FROM
TOWN.

Especial TO The Richmond virginian.p
EMPoRIA. VA. April s.--Has
Sidna Allen stolen past his pursuers
and travelled nearly three hundred
miies7
That he has and Is now hiding near
Emporia Is the Arm belief of p. G..
Sheffield, who returned late this af-
ternoon from his sawmir four miles
northwest of town. Further, Mr.. Shelf
feid says he has seen the fugitive
outlaw and that he has with his two
pistols.
Ar. Sheffse!d's story is this:
Yesterday about 3 o'clock he was
walking through the woods with a
negro employe. Az the two nnared a
pile OF logs q man Arose. His face
was covered with a thick growth of
stubby beard and his clothes, evil
IDENTIFY once we'll taken care OF. were
much the worse from exposure. In
his hands the stranger held two re-
volverA He made no effort to use
them: rather he seemed startled thai
he had been run upon.
Are you searching for the Ailens7
Mr.. EhefYield asked.
This seemed to excite the man: who
looked about wildly as IL he wanted
to escape. However. he made nc
move to run.
Mr.. Shefsield questioned the mar
no further. but turned and followed
his negro companion. who had al.
ready made himself invisible
Mr.. ahenield said tonight he wa
cure the man was Sidna Allen, and
that he was an exact counterpart OF
photographs printed Of the Carol
county man. He did not care enough
for the 3l,eo0 reward to face the
pistols longer to find out.
Many people here tonight are GER
tatu the outlaw was the man seen
NJ. Shefieid h well known and Is q
reliable man.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-04
ANNUAL CONVENTION
VIRGINIA Y. N. c. 4.
WILL BE HELD IN ROANOKE AND
NOTED SPEAKERS WILL
APPEAR.

The thirty third annual convention
OF the Virginia Young Mems Chris
ttan Associations will be held In Roa-
noke April IL to IA. The State ex-
ecutive committee. under whose au-
spices the convention will be held.
has prepared an elaborate progra m
for the occasion. which includes ad-
dresses by many Of the leading as
ISOLATION workers, ministers, educa-
tors and business men of the country.
The first session will be held Thurs
day night. the nth. followed by
morning, afternoon and evening SEES
sions on Friday and Saturday. Meet
ings are also planned for Sunday. the
convention closing with farewell
service Sunday night In addition
to the main program sectional con-
ferences will be held Friday and Sat
urday for students. college faculties.
Industrial workers. rural workers.
railroad men. older boys and adult
workers and miasiOn volunteers.
Some OF tho principal addresses
will be delivered by DR.. J. A. Mac
donald, Of Canada, editor Of the To-
rcnto Globe: President L. E. John
SON, OF the Norfolk and Western kail-
way; DR.. Henry Louis Smith. presi-
dent Of Washington and Lee
University: Mr.. Lewis w. Parker. OF
Greenville, 8. c., the largest cotton
mill owner in the world; L. Wilbur
Messer, Of Chicago; Burt d. Farns-
worth, Of New York; Walter NJ. Wood,
Of Philadelphia; Professor Edwin L.
carp. Of Drew Theological Seminary;
T.. T. Cotton. Of New York: Ora Sam
uei Gray. Of Amherst, Mass; F. A.
Garrison, OF Oklahoma: c. r. Tow
son. Of New York, and DR.. Rubens
Humphrey, OF Philadelphia. The list
Of speakers includes many others not
named above. but OF almost equa,
prominence. who will participate In
the conferences.
The annual banquet will be held
Friday night, followed by addressc,
by DR.. Charles w. Kent, DR.. Mac
donald and Mr.. e. T. Cotton. Prep.
afations are being made to accom-.
mediate six hundred guests on this oc-
casion.
The State committee expects to run
special train from Norfolk or
| Thursday night. the nth, with al
| least two sleepers from Richmond
and others from Danville, Lynchbure
and Charlottesville.
The city Of Roanoke will entertain
all convention delegates, representing
| associations, churches, Sunday
schools, colleges and high schools. II
/ liz expected that there will be an at
| tendance Of from six hundred to a
f, thousand. representing every section
| OF the State.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-04
BOY WHO DEFENDED
MOTHER ACQUITTED

Robert Lee Currie. the fifteen year
old boy, who last Wednesday In de-
lenee OF his mother and young sister
shot and killed his father. appeared
for preliminary hearing In the JIye-
ufle Court yesterday morning. and at
ter all the evidence had been addueed
md without aid OF an attorneys
pleading. was at once acquitted.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-04
SCHOOLS WILL BE
OPEN MONTH LONGER

At one time II was thought the
school appropriations for Manchester
district would hardly last through
March, but the latest report from the
superintendent Is that most OF the
schools will be open for one month
at least.
Some Of the smaller schools Of thia
district will probably be closed after
next week. Most OF the farmers need
the services OF their sons at this sea-
son Of the year. and Will stop them
from their studies.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-04
IS. FOUND
WITH THROAT GUT
EMPTY LAUDANUM BOTTLES LEAD
TO BELIEF THAT GEORGE COL
Inns PLANNED SUICIDE.


Inns PLANNED SUICIDE.
Especial to The Richmond virgintan)
CAPE CHARLES. Ma. April a.
George w. Collins. OF Laurel. Del. was
found dead In an unoccupied shanty
at I-oretto station this morning. and
evidence indicates that he ended MS
life by drinking laudanum and then
cutting his throat with a knife. w. II.
Disharoon. farmer. says that on
Monday Collins. who was walking
along the road near Eden, approached
him and asked for ride In his buggy.
He was taken as tar az LorettO, ana
after aiighting from the vehicle went
to the store of G.. L. Gosley. where no
purchased two bottles OF ,iAudanum.
Nothing was seen of him from the
time hes purchased the poison until
his body was, found this morning by
Rev. John Bozman. who was passing
in an auto.
Mr.. Bowman went 10 the shanty In
search OF a wrench to repair his car.
Collins was found face downward
with knife In his right hand ana
the empty Walls near by. He had q
raining wound in the throat. 1t was
learned that Collins became tangled
in q business deal at Laurel and had
left hts home. walking the distance to
Eden en- route to Cape Charles.
The Identification was made by =
letter. The body was taken to Col
Inns home. He was q married man
with family.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-04
HE WAS ASSAULTED
BY THREE WITH A RATCHET

Joseph McQuinn. colored. according
10 his story. was repairing a door sill
yesterday Afternoon at ga North sew.
enteenth street. when Charles Fox and
two others duarreled with him and
assaulted him with a Ratchet. Fox was
arrested
McQpsssa was badly cut about the
head, and needed the services of Or,
Hnicher. OF the city ambulance CORPS,
He took eight stitches in tho wound,
ard the injured man was taken home
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-04

Due to the small number OF citixens
present at the Manchester District
Civic Improvement League meeting
no business was transacted yesterday.
Some Of the citizens OF Swansboro,
who have been striving % hard to
put Swansboro in q thriving c0ndi-
ton. arc becoming dishcArtened At
the people Of that community taking
80 little interest In the welfare Of the
village.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-04
THOMAS OWEN FALLS
AND BREAKS ARM

As he was trimming tress at his
home on the Midlothian turnpike late
yesterday afternoon. Thomas Owen
fell from the stepla oder upon which
he was standing and broke his arm.
Z The fractured bone was set by Or.
Mercer. and late last nisht he was re.
rorted to be resting easy.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-04
,Intercet ID 1lcetine,

A sarprising Interest u being na,ai.
fssted In the svangslistic services
which are now In progress ut the
atockton 0trsst Bantist church. =
Ant - every theetine. Rev. p. Q. aoyA
ar y eoAductin9 thA s6rtiess. and
ev9fy sermon has brought results.
several have bsen Aonssftsd.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-04
Rahert Rises Dead.

Robert 8. Rives q former resident
OF old Manchester. died Tuesday
night In the Virginia Hospital. after
an illness Of seven months.
Mr.. Rives was well known on this
side Of the river, where he praoticed
law for some years after graduating
from Richmond College.
The body will be taken 70 Norfolk
today.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-04

Especial TO The Richmond Virginian.)
CAPE CHARLES. VA. April a.
william Diverty. aged - years, a
pioneer merchant OF this town, died
suddenly at his home yesterday of
heart trouble. He had remained at
his place OF business during the day
apparently In his usual health. after
returning to his home he suddenly
expired as he lay resting upon a couch
awaiting the evening" meal. He was
4 native OF 0irdletree, Md. He Ii
survived by D wife and three chill
dren.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-04

Committe1o from ~ q thA hap
tist churches In South Aiehmond Are
arranging FOR 1 joint excuf1aon 70
Buckros Beach early thin summsf.
has been running IN excursion inie-
pendsntly.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-04
Funeral Of H. G. Harrison.

The funeral Of II. c. Harrison, -
years old. formerly Of South Rich
mond. who dropped dead when at
work Tuesday, win be held this after
noon at o'clock at the grave In
Maury Cemetery. The funeral SER
vices Will be conducted by Rev. J. J.
ETY.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-04

Manchester LodgA HonGvoient pTe-
tecttvA Ot1ee = AlkA N1n mAet ~