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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-13
news OF SOUTH RICHMOND
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sociation down the concrete roof over
the lobby.
His body was found horribly mutt
lated few minutes after the fall by
one of the night clerks.
Galson was thirty years old and
lived in New York
Coroner Knight made a thorough
Investigation early this morning. and
although the skull was crushed. both
thighs broken and the body otherwise
bruised, concluded that the sailors
death Was due to an accident.
1t was shown that he went into the
room alone, locked the door on the
inside and fell from the window.
This Ia the third accident of the
kind that has occurred at the Naval
Young Mems Christian association
since that building was erected. sew
eral years ago.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-13
LEAGUE ENDORSES
ISSUE OF BONDS
SCHOOL ELECTION WILL BE
HELD IN CHESTERFIELD
COUNTY ON OCTOBER SD.

By unanimous vote last night the
Citizens league of Woodland Heights
Endorsed the proposed plan to issue
bonds for the purpose Of raising s 49,
600 to construct two new schools in
Manchester district. All members
seemed interested In the movement
and declared that they. would lend
their hearty support and do all in
their power to make 1t a success.
he election will be held October Sd
and work on the two new schools will
begin by the first OF the year II the
issue carries.
boxes have arrived and
will be up in three days. A commit
tee was appointed to notify the people
to have their houses properly num-
bered within the next fifteen days.
In two weeks the people of Woodland
Heights will get two deliveries Of mail
daily In place Of the one delivery at
present.
A committee was appointed to en-
pioy men to cut the weeds and shrub
berry from the sidewalk OF the SUI
burb.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-13

searchiight has been installed on the
tower of the building occupied by the
Puerta de Vera Cruz. the largest .'tore
and the highest Building in the city.
Great beams CO light from this large
reflector wander at random over the
city all night, permitting sentries be-
side the searchlight 10 see what is 60
ing on in distant sections Of the capt.
tai.
AS was done at the end OF the Diaz
regime. machine guns have been post
ed oh the roof of the Banco Nac:onal,
the national treasury. the national
palace, and Chapultepec. the official
residence of the president Along the
three suburbs, TIalpam, Guadalupe
and TlalnepantIa. through which IA
pata has announced he viii make is
attack. especially heavy guards haze
Deem posted, and the barracks in each
of these small towns has been pro-
vided with rapid fire guns and -xtra
supplies of rifles and ammunition.
Zapata has assured foreigners that
their rights viii be respected, and
urges them to fly the American nag
their homes and places of =Asrsi-
ness. to that his raiders may know
whom to protect in case mobs attempt
cans.
Taft Issues Warning.
WASHINGTON, Sept i2.-Coinci-
nent with the arrival of the 4s9
Mexican federal troops which passed
through American territory last night
en- route to the disturbed section of
Sonora. President Taft, through the
war department, tonight warned the
warning factions in Northern Mexico
that the United States could not
tolerate and would not allow any fir
ing across the line" This is the sixth
warning OF this nature which has
been issued since the commencement
of the Orozco revolt
A note to this effect was sent by
MajGrA General Leonarvf" NJyt4ti. t.ffi*tf
OF staff Of the army. 10 Brigadier-
General Steever With instructions to
see that 1t was delivered to the com
rnanders of both sides on the other
side of the Rio Grande
Pitched Battle Feared.
1t was feared the arrival of the
500 Mexican federal troops at Aqua
Frieta this afternoon might precipi-
tate a pitched battle between the gov
eminent forces and the rebels In
which bullets would be fired across
the line into Preside, the American
town which is only continuation or
Aqua Prieta on this side of the border.
The approach of the federals, how
ever. appears to have struck terror
into the hearts of the insurrectos for
nothing further has been heard of
their threat to attack. capture and
raze Aqua Prieta today unless the
town was surrendered by 10 o'clock
this morning.
Military officials here think that
the border troubles arc practically
over for the time being. reports from
the frontier today showing that the
revolutionists are fleeing southwark
into the mountains or moving east
ward toward Juarez Reports of up
risines in NHere HeeB.- GaahHila and
Tamaulipas induced General Steever
TO send Colonel IT. L. Scott, of the
! Fourteenth cavalry. and q small de-
tachment down the Rio Grande to in
vestigate- The arriavI of 1900 rifles
and carbines at Naco relieves all fear
for the Americans In that section.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-13
VIRGINIA WEDDINGS
FieldeT-Iaws.

ONANCOCK. VA. Sept. Ia
quiet wedding was solemnized in the
Baptist church at Onancock Tuesday
morning at 10 o'clock, when Miss
Florence Whiting Laws. daughter OF
Mrs-Iaal Newton LaMS. became the
bride of John James Fielder, OF
Staunton. The ceremony was per-
formed by the pastor Of the church,
Rev. l.. w. Ritter, and the wedding
music rendered by Mrs. l. NJ.
Ritter. sister OF the bride.
The bride wore a travelling gown
of dark blue chiffon broadcloth. with
hat and gloves to match. and her
bouquet was of Brides roses in shower
effect.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fielder left on the
room train for Northern trip. They
will make their home in Staunton,
where the groom Is a popular Young
business man.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-13
COUNTRY Store
BURNS TO GROUND

known source, yesterday morning
eqrly, completely destroyed the store
of Kenneth Cobb. at Elmont. Hanover
county. near Ashland. The burning
attracted attention for miles around,
and passengers on early morning trains
witness the flames as they burned the
building to the ground. The loss, il In
believed, will reach about thousand
dollars
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-13
SIMMONS MAKES
CAMPAIGN SPEECH
TALKS TO GREAT AUDIENCE
ON DEMOCRATIC ISSUES IN
TOWN OF CHARLOTTE.

Especial to The Richmond virginian)
CHARLOTTE. N. c.. Sept. r.
United States Senator Ssmmsps made
his first speech in the present cam
paign tonight before great audi
ence His address was chiefly devoted
to arguments favoring national and
State Democratic tickets. A small
portion OF his speech was taken up
with his own candidacy.
Senator Simmons will continue his
campaign from now on under direc-
ton of appointments made by the
State Democratic executive commit
tee. His reception at Charlotte to.
night III described as immense by en-
thusiastic Democrats.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-13
Thirteenth AND
IS FRIDAY ALSO
HOODOOs WILL GATHER ALL
: AROUND TODAY, so EVERY
ONE BEWARE.

AS this is Friday the 18th, the sage
of Chimboraso park offers suggestions
as to what to do about 1t and presents
the following rules:
Do not walk on the sidewalk as
brick may fall on your head
Do not walk In the street for you
may get run over
Do not eat anything. there may be
some poison in the food.
Do not drink, for the same reason.
Do not sleep. for the house may fall
on you.
Do not go to your Office, collector
Do not ride on the street cars; they
may run off the track
Morai-Go to the country and sit in
the shade.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-13
NEGRO MAN is RUN
OVER BY MACHINE

Especial TO The Richmond virginian. }
SUFFOLK, VA, Sept. Ie-John
Edwards. a negro was struck by Il
big gray touring car driven by Mrs,
Ira p. Brinkley. late this evening. His
collar bone was broken and severe
bruises were received. He was picked
UP and carried 10 st. Andrews hos
pital for treatment. Mrs. Brinkley
was driving slowly and had blown the
horn.
Edwards, who WAS playing with a
crowd of men in front of the Ameri-
can Bank of Suffolk, jumped away
from one of them. stepping backward
directly in front OF the car which
knocked him down and ran over him.
Mrs. Brinkley stopped the car and
saw that every attention was rendered
him and was by HIS own statement
exonerated from all blame.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-13

Especial to The Richmond Virginian.l
CAPE CHARLES, VA. Sept IL
Samuel Kitchens. forty years uid. OF
Masons station. was driving a colt m:
u trotting sulky when the animal be-
came frightened, Kitchens was thrown
TO the ground. Hin his efforts TO-
check the colt. its hoofs became enc
tangled in the spokes and the horsos
fell upon the PROSTATE body of Htch-
ems. He sustained broken leg and
was badly hurt about the body. HNa
was taken to Sarah Leigh h0spitAl
Norfolk, for treatment
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-13
AGFD NEt;Rs, CHARGED WITH
TRESPASSING IN CEMETERY

Morgan Tyler, an old negro man
seventy-three years old. was arrested
Yesterday afternoon by Constable
Thomas Davis. on a Warrant charr-
ing him with trespassing on the prop
erty Of the Infant Daughters and Sons
of Love burying ground. in Barton
Heights. and threatening to do bodily
harm IL William Meat ami Andrew
Jackson,
The old negro was bailed for his
appearance before Magistrate r T.
Puryear in Henrico courthouse this
afternoon.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-13

Mrs Catherine Burke Westeott,
mother of Policeman J. b. Wesscott.
OF the South Richmond force, died
yesterday morning In the home OF her
son 1909 Hull street.
Her death was unexpected by her
host of friends as well as the imme-
date family. She suffered stroke
az paralysis Wednesday morning. bat
II was thought that 1t would not prove
fatal
Besides her one son, J. II. Westcott.
she r. survived by a sister. Mrs. Mary
sSknntry.. or Sstv Jersey. s'g..l
The funeral arrangements have
not yet been completed. but in all
probability, it will be conducted to-
nforrdw morning from the Sacred
Heart church. The burial will be in
Mount Cavalry cemetery.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-13
sc~s Possible Wilson victory.

BRETTQNWOOpH. n. H. Sept. Il
That Attorney General Wickersham
expects to see Wilson carry Maine Is
Implied in his answer to question
here tonight. He said:
II do not agree with the president
that Maine returns are more reassur-
ing than those received from Vermont
last week. To me the Vermont re-
turns imply Taft electors, while the
Maine situation has no such an as
pect was, OF course, immensely
pleased to see Maine return to the
Republican column. but ! was vastly
more sorry to see that harmony was
not preserved after the victory.
would not be at all surprised to see
the enemy capture the Maine elec-.
tors"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-13
Charters Granted.

Hill Mining and Lumber company.
Incorporated. Lynchburg. Va Capital
stock: Mi&mum. $2s.000; maximum.
sac. 600 objects and purposes Lum-
rotary and tFeAsurer~-ali ar Easton,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-13
.Taft.s Pose for Movies.

BEVERLY. MASS, Sept. 12.-Pres-
Ident Taft. who posed a long time
for the moving picture men today.
learned this evening that overcast
skies and the light fall of rain had
spoiled the films and he will give
the movies another chance tamor-
row. The president planted hick-
cry tree while the reels whirled or
the Aim, and then posed with Mrs.
fNft on the vcrnndn of raraHatas
whiles the machines W ere. pointed AZ
Rim again.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-13
College Of William and Mary
Beginning of 2f9th Session,
September 10, fef:.

September 10, fef:.
Regular academic courses leading to
A. b.. Il. s, NJ. a. Special teachers
courses TO train your men for tho
work of the public schools.
faculty xcellant- equipment
large athletic fit-fti -
tp-to-date dormitories affording
every comfort and convenience.
4 state scholarship will save you
one-fourth of the expenses
Total cost per session for prospectfye
teachers, s132; for others sIss
For full particulars address
III. T.. BRIDGES, Registrpr-
Williamsburg. ya.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-13
Scot Outgenerals
Arthur. Chapple

: BRIGHTON BEACH, Ii, Sept g.
James Mcneil, OF Edinburgh, Scotland
showed that he knows a few things
about motorcycle races by the crafty
way In which he outmanuevered willy
Arthur Chapple. OF New York, in the
final heat Of their three match
tonight. 1t was war of wits and
Mcneil proved himself the master He
let Chapple toy with him until tie
last lap, and then won with an unex-
pected spunt in minutes Is As sec
onds He is the only rider besides the
late Eddie Hasha who has taken a
match event from Chapple this season
Herbert Ayrault Of Newark. who
won the three-cornered match race at
three miles. had peculiar series of
accidents. three tires blowing UP at
the same place In "Deadman's Curve"
The first time both tires blew up
while he was warming up for the first
heat. He borrowed a machine and
won the heat in AIS as. After win
ming the second heat In 2:15, his front
tire exploded. He stayed out OF the
flnal which was won by French from
Shields In 2:14 as. Shields was sec
ond and French third In the final stand
ing. Johnny Cox won all three heats
of the five-mile race.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-13

Governor Mann has ma med Judge j.
Al, Mullen of Petersburg 10 sit for
Judge West when the case OF Collins
administrators va. the Gray Lumber
company is called next week in the
Sussex Circuit court Judge West, on
srconnt pf. personal interest In. the
case, deems It improper for him to
sit.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-13
Packerte-Hoshour.

tSpecial TO The Richmond Virginian.)
STAUNTOS, Va, septr t2,z-The-
marriage of William cambridge Pack
cite of Charleston, w. Va, and Miss
Catherine Hoshour of this city was
solemnized this morning at Trinity
Episcopal church at $50 o'clock. Rev.
Walter Halliheai, rector OF the
church, officiating. The bride WAS
attended a.y Miss Catherine Bell as
maid of honor and by little Miss
Frances Packette, sister of the groom,
as flower girl. Miss Marie Ham
mond. assistant organist of Trinity
church, played the wedding marrh.
The bride is the only daughter OF MIR.
and Mrs. r. A. Hoshour Mr. Pack
cite is located in Hinton, w. Va.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-13
Bankers Name Officer.

DETROIT, MICH. Sept. l2-section
meetings took up the time of the con-
ventf1n of the American Bankers
association today.
hey voted 10 hold their next meet
ing In st. Paul In June. 1919.
The following officers were elected,
President. r. NJ Scammon. Concord
n. H.: secretary-treasurer, Kelsey
Chase ST. Paul, MIMI. s... d. ~ ~,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-13
Fire Burns Isrtiliaer Plant.

asr..t,..A usieE. 81 G.. Sept. IT,
Fire tonight completely destroyed this
big fertilizer plant 81 the Reidsyitlc
company. The fire Is believed ~ have
been caused By combustion % chem
ieala.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-13
Morris--lohr..

STANTON, VA, Sept. a2.-@fiamp-
dsn p. Morris and Miss Olive Lohr
were married In Washington yestcr-
day in The FIRST Preshyf~rlaa church
by Rev. Donald Macleod. Miss Lohr.
who Is a daughter OF Mr. ana AIRS.
Thomas j. I.ohr OF near The city.
has been IN training fur tins fIst s..s;,r
an. .ss,e = uzsstsr saanateriuEass .MrssAnNs.
sir. who is originally from Gordons-
Vile. now lives in Staunton. where
he is connected with the firn OF
Woodward & Son.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-13
THE NOMAN,S COLLEGE
RICHMOND.
FIVE REASONS

OF
South Sinpl . no mean
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of the
wher the
IL is that there
sickness College
the
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qualities 4
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ID. D., d.
nj.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-13

Louie Lewis. of West Seventh street.
and K. ri. Nunnaily. OF 800 Porter
street. have returned to their homes
after spending two weeks in St Louis,
Cincinnati and Kansas City.
George Maurice Percival. has left
for a two weeks trip to Baltimore
and Washington -, /, .'.1.. 800.
". o. Randlett and wife, and ". A.
Neal and wife are expected to return
home tonight from auto thur TO Hot
Springs. Va.
Mrs Moliie A. Newman died yesterday
morning shortly before o'clock at
her residence. 1911 Perry street. In
her sixty ninth year.
The funeral will be held from the
residence Saturday morning at $3.50
o'clock. II will be conducted by Rev.
]. w. Durham.
The body will be sent TO Jennings
Ordinary. Nottoway county for burial.
She leaves three sons and three
dAuhyters.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-13
Daxi1is1,n--Molf,r,

A pretty wedding was celebrated
yesterday morning IN the residence OF
Mrs william Lawrence Moles, lis
Vast Eighteenth street. when her
daughter. Marg!e Lee, and Edgar NJ.
Davidson, were married. The Rev.
r. w. Long. pastor OF Cowardin-Ave-
nue. Christian church. officiated.
Miss Nellie J, Moies, a cousin OF
the bride, from Danville. acted as the
maid of honor. j. Lester Eggieston
was the best man
immediately after the ceremony MIR.
and Mrs. Davidson left on n ten days
trip to various Northern cities. They
wifi make their home on the South
side.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-13
squire willard on Bench.

In the absence OF Justice II. A
Maurice, who will be out of town for
q few days. the bench in Police court,
part III. win be filled hy Squire John
r. Willard. The docket was small
yesterday and he disposed of 1t in
short order.
O. l.. Trent. a white man, was
fined $40 and costs for being drunk.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-13
Toene---s'atlett-

Mrs Julia A. Catiett and Villa m
Leonard Toone were quietly married
last evening in the home OF the bride
on West Thirtieth street Swansboro
Eer. Charles Tinsley Thrift, pastor
OF Mesa End Nethndist Church MAS the
officiating minister.
Mr. and MrA Toone will make their
home In Swansboro
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-13
PREPARE TO REPEL zAPATA

Continued from FIRST page.)
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-07-24
CONDITION UNCHANGED.
Emperor Passed an Unfavor-
able Night.
National News Association

TOXIC, Japan, July 24.-Emperer
Muhsuthito passed an unfavorable
night and the hopes of the Empress
and attending physicians which had
been raised by favorable developments
yesterday, were again at a low ebb to-
day. An official bulletin issued today
read:
Last night the Emperor did not
have much sleep. His temperature is
99.5. His pulse action is SO and al
though irregular is strong. Steady
general fatigue is noticeable. He was
able to take some nourishment.
DR.. Muria, who has been in almost
constant attendance at the bedside
since the monarchs condition became
critical, said today there would have
to be further signs of improvement in
his condition before his recovery
could be discussed.
"If the emperor can hold what
strength he now has and show other
signs of improvement there will be
some hope for him." the doctor said
"The cooler weather that has prevail
ed since Sunday has been one point in
his favor"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-07-24
BLAME FOR WRECK.
Divided No One Is Held
Criminally Negligent, AL
though 10 Died.

CHICAGO. July 24.-Censure for
the wreck of the Denver limited on
the Burlington Railroad at Western
Springs. in which thirteen persons lost
their lives, was divided between Sig
nal Operator Mrs. F. A. Wilcox and
Flagman Frank Woodwork, by the
coroners jury that heard the evidence
in the inquiry.
The officials and employees of the
road were also consured for failing to
provide proper safeguards for passen-
gers. but no one was held criminally
negligent.
Engineer Bronson of the Omaha
mail, who was killed in the wreck
is blamed for having run at such a
high rate of speed that he could not
see signals. The verdict however, stat
ed that the engineer had done every
thing he could to check his train after
he had received a danger signal.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-07-24
Sporting Gossip

Five members of the Appleton Wis
consin-Illinois League team are bait
ing for 800 or better.
The Boston Red Sox have won eight
of the twelve games played with the
Detroit Tigers this season.
Bob Bescher, of the Cincinnati Reds,
is the leading run-getter and ase-steal-
er in the National League.
The Mountain States League has
disbanded. The blow-up Of the Hunt
ington team put the organization on
the rocks.
The White Sox scouts have gather
ed quite bunch Of minor leaguers for
Jimmy Callahan to try out this Fall.
The Salem team which has been
leading the Ohio and Pennsylvania
League, was recently transferred to
Fairmont, w. Va.
After winning sixteen straight
game sthe New York Giants lost sew
en- of the first nine games played on
their Western trip.
The great work of the Chicago Cubs
of late has caused New York fans to
sit up and rubber in the direction Of
the stock yards.
Charlie Doom believes that his team
will go higher in the National League
race and has picked out second place
! for the Quakers.
Manager Griffin, of the Richmond
team, and Manager Busch, of the
Petersburg team, are tied for the bait
| ing honors in the Virginia League.
After August 20, the number of play
ers carried by teams of the American
and National Leagues can be increas-
ed from twenty-five to thirty-five.
1t took Ray Collins a couple of
months to get into condition, but since
hitting his stride he has done wonder
full work for the Boston Red Sox.
Pitching must be in the middle name
of the Brown family. The Chicago
Cubs, the st. Louis Browns, the Bos-
ton Braves and the Athletes all have
pitcher named Brown.
Larry Lejeune, of the Grand Rapids
team, has made sixteen home runs this
season. He was tried out by Brook
Ign last season and sent back to the
Central League.
The chances are a number of major
league clubs would like to have Harry
Krause now that the former Philadel-
phia star is pitching championship
ball for Toledo.
Manager Charlie Carr, of the Kan
sas City team, and Claude Rpssman,
of the Minneapolis Millers, are run
ming neck and neck for the batting
| honors in the American Association.
The Sherman Club, of the Texas
Oklahoma League, has signed a big
Indian by the name of lineup who is
said to be wonderful pitcher. Tin
cup and pitcher is a soothing combin-
alton
Nearly quarter of a century ago
Jesse Burkett was one of the leading
| batters of the National League, and
today the same Jesse is the leading
swatsmith of his Worcester team.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-07-24
Is NO .SHAKE-UP"
INC. so. CIRCLES
palladium speciAp


NEW YORK. July 2l-Rumors orig
mating in the South that there was to
be a 'shake-up" on the Chesapeake
and Ohio, which win include the resig-
nation OF President George W. Stew
ems were checked today by Frank
Trumbull. chairman of the board
The reports started with the change
in the operating system OF the road
from a departmental to divisional
character. The first step In this was
the retirement of E. W. Grice as Gen.
eral Manager and his appointment as
Assistant to NJ. j. Caples, Fourth Vice
President in charge of operations. who
now assumes the duties OF General
Manager.
Mr.. Trumbull said in regard to the
stories circulated: $50 far as the d.
rectors and myself know there is not
the slightest reason for an official
shake-up. President Stevens only the
other day expressed himself as entire
ly satisfied with the berth of Presi-
dent OF the c. & o.. and both the Board
OF Directors and myself consider Mr.,
Stevens one of the most capable and
efficient railroad operating men IN the
country.