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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-08-17
AN EAS Y VICTIM
FOR SWINDLERS
Newport News Man Loses SIS
and Diamond Ring in
Old Game

W5+shingtoR August i6.-Early
Peasants. who resides at 2ils Hunt
ington Avenue. Newport News. Va.
came to this city yesterday on a
sight-seeking trip. He INTENDED go
ing to Baltimore to-day. but this
morning he decided 20 return home
tonight. His change of plans fol-
lowed his meeting with two strangers
Oh the street.
The young virginian left the Ma
tional Hotel about 0 o'clock TO take
a trip as far as the Capitol and at
Pennsylvania Avenue and First
Street he mot and conversed With q
stranger. The two men walked as
far as Third Street and turned north.
At c Street they were accosted By
another man.
I, did not require much OF an intro
duction for the man TO become ac-
quainted. and when one OF Thorn told
Fleasants he was part owner OF no.
tel at Roanoke. Va. it was like meet
ing L man from home.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-08-17

Mrs. Allison Hodges and Miss Jean
Heck who have been spending the
early summer at DR. Hodges country
place "Rest-a-T!i..' Will leave on
Monday to be at Buckroe Beach for
several weeks
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-08-17

Mrs. John ". Spence and three child
rem. Thomas. Charlotte, and Morland,
Mrs. =. {. Garrison and Miss Dora
@. Garrison are spending the month
OF August at Mountain View near
Gordonsy.lle.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-08-17

Mrs ". II Cheatham and daughters.
Misses Mary and Adelaide Cheaiham.
accompanied by Misses Estelle and
cornel!a Cooke, are spending several
weeks al FORK Union, Fluvanna
County.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-08-17

Mrs. Il. L Traylor and children. who
have been spending the past two weeks
with Mrs George NILS. OF Chesterfield
County viii return home Wednesday
u neXt Wcek.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-08-17

Mrs. Thomas spence. OF Jacksonville.
Florida. who has been spending some
time az Mountain View. near Gordons-
vile. LOFT for homo on Friday.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-08-17

Miss Gertrude Crenshaw. who has
been studying in Boston during the
summer, VIII return to Richmond in
the early autumn
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-08-17

Mrs. Juliet Chiffon Keith Is summer
ing in Warrenton Va Miss Camilla
Wexford is also In Warrenton and
Will remain over FOR the Horse SHOW.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-08-17

AIR and Mrs. Frederick Valentine.
Miss Resale Valentine and Charles
Skinker Valentine arc at Beuna Vista
SPRINGS. Pa.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-08-17

Miss Emma Con0ues, viii be the
guest OF Miss Marie lsaacs al Blue
Ridge summit. Pennsylvania
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-08-17

Miss Rosa Goodwin. OF Louisa, Va.
who has been at Pts East Franklin
street for some weeks is much I'M
proved In health.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-08-17

Mrs. Burton Morris and little daugh
ter, Mary Elizabeth. are spending
some time a, Fork Union
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-08-17

Mrs C. Il. Piageman IS improving
At St Eiizabeth's Hospital. and IS now
able 20 receive her friends
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-08-17

Miss Mile Walters is a guest in the
cottage Of her aunt, yrs ". l. Hen
ing, a Buckroe Beach.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-08-17

Mrs otway Warwick Is spending
August with her children at Mr.
Thomas Christian Gordon's bungalow
near Gotham. Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-08-17

Mrs. J. L!nwood Antrim is spending
August with her parents. M and Mrs.
John Mason Lee. OF Whitewater, STAFF
ford County
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-08-17

Mrs. s. 4. Morris is visiting her
daughter. Mrs. John p Coleman. OF
Orange County.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-08-17

Judge and Mrs. George 7. Christian
are at Beuna Vista Springs. Pennsyl-
vania.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-08-17

ner. He soon realized that he had
been swindled out OF his S44 and his
so diamond ring. The police were
asked to find the swlndlers.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-08-17
Gifts of Quality

here II an added appreciation to thaE
article selected here.
1t is instantly recognized for it's WORTH
and good taste.
SCHWARZSCHILD BROS, N
Richmond's LEADING Jewelers.,
Second and Broad SITS.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-08-17
KNOWLES SPEAKS
TO BUSINESS MEN
Thinks Successful Administration
OF 100000 Industry Fits
Him for Board.

In my thirty-six years OF service
in the city Gas Department in va
rions capacities from superintendent
OF construction to superintendent of
the plant have handled more than
Si,ooc.ooo fthe city's money and not 5
cents OF it ever went amiss," said w
p Knowles, candidate for the Admin
istrative Board, in his eight-nina,e
speech to the membership of the
Business Mems Club yesterday after
noon.
"I have been checked up by ex
pert accountants from every section
OF the country. including MIR Crer-
shaw and Carlton MCCARTHY, and have
been given clean bin by each one
OF them. This is "a record in sue
cessful administration. which pre-
sent TO you to-day as evidence tina.
am INT for the position to when j
aspire. ana IL YOU VIII cleo. ne nest
september ! VIII PROMISE to give sou
as painstaAing ana as honest AN al-
ministraticn as / have given to Ia.
Gas DEPARTMENT.
VIII Introduce system.
Following out further the analogy
between me department OF which ne
Is head and the board to which he
aspi:es, Mr. Knowles refccred to tn.
modern system OF accounting ana Zee
crdkeoplng which he has parfeclca IA
the Gas Works II any bank or trust
company In the city. he said. can
show more careful and accurate ac-
counting system. he would retire from
the race.
1T Will be my endeavor. if elected.
said Mr. Knowles. ito systematize. as
far as possible. the work OF the Al
ministrativc Board. SO that its af-
fairs may Mt all times be ready for
instant Inspection. | VIII also try
to extend to the oth,r city depnr,-
'nent the same systcmaic method"
Mi Knowles spoke OF his long rcsi-
dencc in the city and his interest Ia
Its commercial and social develop
mcnt His remarks were greeted wi,n
hearty applause. The speaker this AZ
tornoon Will be John w. Moore. II
south Richmond.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-08-17

Miss Mary Todd. OF Norfolk. is the
Richmond
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-08-17

Miss Isabel Maury is visiting her
cousin. Mrs. G. G. Richmond. OF Bed
ford City.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-08-17

Miss Caroline Coleman has toined
Miss Ellen GLASGOW and the two are
taking an extended Northern and
Canadian tour.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-08-17

MIS- Guy and Miss Annie Guy are
spending August in an extended north
crn tour
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-08-17

MISS Marion Ryiand is guest Of
Or. ". L Broaddus. al Bowling Green,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-08-17

grcssivelsm. Mrs Anderson is close
observer and q great admirer Of Miss
Addams. She considers that the wo-
mans r.5vement has made great strides
under her leadership and advice.
HIVE Gone to California.
Mrs Knight. wife of I.ieutenant-C Col
onel John r. knight United states
Army. and their daughter. Miss Alice
knight. after spending the early part
Of the summer with Mrs. knights sath-
or. General S. 3. NJ Young. at soldiers
Home. have Joined Colonel Knight at
For, Mason. California.
Lieutenant-Co Colonel Knight Is ma
tive N!rgin!an. and both ne and Mrs.
knight ARE pleasantly remembered in
Richmond. Colonel knight was a
bother Of the late Mrs. Charles T
o Farrell. and during the administra-
ton OF Governor oFarren was sta
toned in Richmond
In and Out of Town.
Mr.. James Tinsley. Miss clair Tins
ley and Mr. and Mrs. W. a Moncure
and children spent weekend pleas
and Mrs. Z. c. Moncure, OF Caroline
County.
Mrs. John Pollard has returned to
Richmond after visit to her daughter.
Mrs. o. p. Snoot. Of Bowling Green.
Va
Miss Rose billiard has returned from
Q trip TO New Jersey ana Niagara
Fans.
Miss katherine Edwards Is visiting
Mrs. G. P. Frost at Houston. Va.
Mrs. Waiter Garner IS the CUES, Of
IL. 10 l.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-08-17

Miss Nora Randolph has returned
from visiting several friends in the
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-08-17
Plcnnnntr Givcr Up 81.

Peasants had only So in his
pockets, all tho money he had for his
outing. and he promptly counted It
out to his supposed friend. taking
diamond ring from his finger to max e
up the 500. His friend Won. but the
man Of wealth was not satisfied.
Il believe YOU are both crooks"
shouted the loser. and II catch
you together again I'll have you ar
rested"
Stranger No. ! whispered to Pleas
ants that it would be we'll for them
10 separate. telling him to go one
way and he would 20 the other. and
saying he would meet him on the
corner. Peasants went 10 the cor
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-08-17

Miss Idle Lane has returned from
a pleasant visit 10 Mrs John Shelton,
Williams Camp. near Blue Ridge
Summit.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-08-17

Mrs Walter Garner IS the guest OF
relatives a Leesv!lle. Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-08-17

Miss Katherine Edwards Is visiting
Mrs. G P. Frost at Houston. Va.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-05-16
Jury INSTRUCTED
ON LAW OF MURDER

Wytheville, Va, May 14.-The Al
len jury Monday was instructed by
the court OH the law of murder, CON
spiracy and self.defence and attorneys
on both sides began summing up the
case. Floyd Allen, first of the out
laws who on March IA shot up the
Hillsville court and killed five people,
TO be brought to to trial, exhibited
more interest than at any time since
his ordeal began. The case can hard
ly go to thejury before Wednesday.
Four other captured members of the
gang are now awaiting trial and upon
the verdict of the jury in Floyd Aliens
case probably rests the course of the
state in the others. 1t has been the
of the prosecution that The
Aliens hatched conspiracy 10 shoot
up the Carroll county court and came
protected by mental brcastplates. The
defence has maintained that the shoot
ing was startrd by the court officials,
three of whom were killed in the af-
fray from, who had feud on with the
Sida Allen, the ringleader of the out.
laws, and his nephew, Wesley Ed
wards, never have been taken. Wit
nesses ut this trial testified that Sidna
shot Judge Massie.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-05-16
OLD COURT HOUSE
So IS TORN DOWN

Jonesboro, May, l3.-The work OF
razing the old court house began today.
This old temple Of justice has stood so
long that the date of lit erection is lost
in the minds of the oldest inhabitants
of this town. There is a serious doubt
as to whether there is any record OF
the date. Judge Newton Hacker and
Chas. S. Mason have each been look
ing up the records to ascertain in what
year it was built, but as yet neither
has found anything definite to justify
a correct conclusion. Common tradi-
ton place the date 1874. This is dis
puted by many of the citizens, some
of whom place the date as early 1888.
Sunday and again today, hundreds of
people from the town and surrounding
country went into and came out of the
old court house, taking one last look.
Soon after the building is torn down
the laying of the corn er stone will take
place. This will be attended with ap-
propriate exercises to which citizens of
the town will invite members of the
county court and out of town people
will attend.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-05-16
SLAP AT BISHOPS
CHARGE TO PREACH.

Minneapolis, May 13-That bishops
of the Methodist Episcopal church
who charge for SPECIAL sermons and
lectures when they receive each year
a salary of S., 600 and travelling expen-
ses, may receive a "slap" from the
general conference before the session
closes, is indicated by several memoir
ials on the subject which have been
presented to the committee of cpisco-
pacy. 1t is claimed by those behind
the memorials that the salary of the
bishops is sufficient and that in many
cases the price for the lectures or SER
mons are To exorbitant that the poorer
churches which need bishops pres.
ence most are unable to pay for il.
1t is rumored that the episcopacy
committee, as sort Of comprimise be-
tween the factions, will recommend
the retirement of two bishops at the
present session.
The episcopacy committee is said to
have voted in favor of establishing a
residence at Rome.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-05-16
SAYS INSPECTORS
DENIED ACCES TO
CERTAIN PARTS OF PLANTS
Unspeakably Filthy Conditions
Testified to Before Moss In
vestigating Committee

Washington, May 18-J. w. Bur.
rough, former federal meat inspector,
testified before the Moss investigating
committee today as to conditions he
had observed in packing houses in
Philadelphia and in Cumberland,
Nd.
Mr.. Burroughs declared Philadel-
phia packers violated the law by re-
fusing inspectors access 10 certain
parts of their plants.
Describing his two years observations
of packing house conditions in Phila-
delphia, Burroughs referred to "lard
containing worms, scrapple made of
bad meats, hog carcasses that emitted
an awful stencil, and revolving sani-
tary conditions" He described pack
ing house conditions in Philadelphia
rs "something awful"
A former inspector, who appeared
as witness in support of Representa-
tive Nelson's resolution for an investi-
CATION of the meat inspection service,
declared that during his service at
Cumberland, water declared impure
by the state and county boards of
health had been used in Swifts & Co.'S.
packing house against his protest.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-05-16
HELP THE KIDNEYS.
Johnson City Readers Are
Learning the Way.

It's the little kidney ills
The lame, weak or aching back
The unnoticed urinary disorders
That leads to dropsy and Bright's dis
ease.
When the kidneys are sick,
Help them with Doan's Kidney Pills,
remedy especially for sick kidneys.
Doan's have been curing kidney tron-
tles for IS years.
Endorsed by $4,000 people-endorsed
at home.
Proof in johnson City citizens state
ment.
Mrs. w. R. Smith, 500 Grover street,
johnson City, Tenn, says: ''Doan's Kid
ney Pills helped me so greatly that can
recommend them as being II reliable
medicine for kidney complaint. got
this remedy from the Whitehouse Drug
Co. when | was suffering from backache
and weak kidneys and It's use made ME
well. l now have no cause for COM
plant" 10
For sale by all dealers. Price so cents
Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, New York,
sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name-Doan's--and
take no other.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-05-16
SIX YEARS FOR W.
D. SUTHERLAND

Bristol, Tenn, May l4.-At the con-
clusion of a trial lasting seven days,
during which time much sensational
evidence was adduced, Walter D..
Sutherland, young bank cashier,
was this evening given six years in
the federal prison for his part in the
wrecking of the National Bank .of
Clintwood, in Dickenson county, Vir-
ginia. 1t was charged that Suther-
land, who skipped Immediately after
the bank closed its doors, carried away
over $1,000 of the banks funds. Evi.
dence was adduced to show that al
though a married man, he had plan
ned to elope with woman to whom
he had written endearing letters.
A former hearing resulted in a mis-
trial, but this time the evidence was
strengthened. Sutherland
sought to make it appear that certain
directors and not himself were respon-
sible for the failure. Sutherland will
be sent TO the Atlanta federal prison.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-05-16
ORIGIN OF COLORS IN
YELLOWSTONE PARK

That the harmonious and brilliant
tints in the geysers Sand hot-Spring
pools are due mainly to plant life is
one of the interesting statements made
in publication entitled ''The Geolog-
ical History of Yellowstone National
Park" just issued by the Department
of the Interior Algae flourish equally
wei! in the waters of all geyser basins
and on the terraces of Mammoth Hot
Springs. Wherever these boiling
cool the temperature Of 1856 degrees
algous growths appear, and by the
lowering of the temperature on expos
ure To air still more highly organized
forms gradually come in. 1t is said
that at about 14O degrees the condition
are favorable for the rapid growth of
several species. The development of
plant life at such excessive tempera
lures and on scale of such magni-
tude seems marvellous thing. No
where else can this be seen so well as
in the Yellowstone Park.
AS the water in shallow pools chills
rapidly, corresponding changes In
color follow. No life exists in the
center, where the water Is boiling On
the outer edge certain colors prevail,
and in the cooler overflow channels
still other colors predominant. In a
geyser basin, the first euidence of veg
citation in an overflow stream consists
of creamy white Elementary threads
passing into light flesh tints and then
to deep salmon. With distance from
the source of heat, the predominating
colors pass from bright orange to yell
low, yellowish green, and emerald,
and in the still cooler waters various
shades of brown.
The marvellous colors in the Grand |
Canyon of the Yellowstone are mainly
due TO mineral matter, the pigments |
being derived from the lavas. Along |
the base of the canyon thermal and
solfataric agencies have been at work |
through long ages, slowly but steadily
decomposing the rhyolite rock that
forms the walls. Upon the buttressed
walls and sculptured amphitheatres
tints of green and yellow are intermin-
gled with red, the colors being blend
ell with singularly harmonious effects.
From the roaring turbulent river at
the bottom to the sombre green for
ests at the top, the abrupt walls seem
aglow with color.
This publication contains an account
of the geologic forces that have caused
the wonderful natural features that
have made the Yellowstone famous
the world. 1t is illustrated
by photographs ofisome Of the princi-
pal features of the park and is written
in nontechnical language SO that il
may be readily understood by persons
without.scientific training.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-05-16
DEMOCRATS PUT
OUT COUNTY TICKET.

The democratic convention he'd at
Jonesboro Saturday afternoon nomi-
mated IL, G. Jackson for trustee; G. +.
Jones, of Johnson City, for sheriff, and
Lola Broyles, of Conkiin, for tax as
SCISSOR, No action was taken in the
way of nominating a candidate for
representative in the next state legis-
lature, it being decided to defer this
until after the August election. DEM
ocrats in this county are thoroughly
united and will make a strong fight
for the election of these candidates.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-05-16
OKLAHOMA LOOSES
MILLIONS IN TAXES

Washington, May 13.-Many mill
ion dollars in taxes were lost today by
the state of Oklahoma by decision of
the supreme court of the United States
that the state csnnot tax land allotted
to about 5000 less than half blood In
dians.
The state claimed the right 10 tax
the lands under law of May q, 1908
which provided that the land Of less
than half blood Indians in Oklahoma
should be free from restrictions as to
sale and subject to taxation.
The court held that the terms of the
patents to the Indians were binding in
the Indians claim and so its terms,
one Of which exempted the land from
taxation, should be binding or iby
government. The court also held The
exception went with the land when
sold and was not personal TO the In.
diRn.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-05-16
OCCURS ON MAY
p, % AND "a
MANY LEADING sOLO|STS
Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
And Knoxville Oratorio So
ciety Will be Rare Treat

The May Musical Festival which
will be given in Knoxville %, % and
"A, under the auspices of the Knoxville
Oratorio society, at Staub's theatre.
promissS 10 be one of The best musica
treats which has ever been afforded
persons who enjoy good music, in
East Tennessee Large crowds are ex-
pected from all of the surrounding
towns and cities in the local sec ton
and Staub's theatre is expected to be
filled to overflowing at each Of the con-
certs which will be given on the above
dates.
There will be five concerts, three at
night and two afternoon programs,
given during the festival At the
night concerts the oratorios' "Crea.
tion," "Gowen's "Rose Maidenn and
"Samson" will be given. The after
noon concerts will be devoted, respect.
lively, to an artists concert, at winch
all of the soloists will appear and a
Symphony concert at which the Gin
cinnati Symphony orchestra of thirty
two pieces will play with Prof. Frank
Nelson, pianist, who will play Schu.
berts unfinished Symphony and
concerto "a mihior) op. 81.
Eight soloists of wide reputation for
their splendid musical abilities will
sing at the concerts. These have been
engaged at a heavy expense and will
add greatly to the musical perfectness
of the festival. The Knoxville Ora
torio society numbers $50 members
who have been faithfully trained un-
der the direction Of Prof. 9. s. Cornell,
festival director. Persons wishing to
order tickets should address Y. ID. Bar
rows, secretary and treasurer of the
OratOrio society or Prof.
Cornell, at Knoxville. Season tickets
one to all of the concerts are
sold at s. while single tickets will be
sold at $1.25, according to position in
The theatre.
The soloists who will positively ap.
p ,ar at the festival are, Mrs. Agnes
New York, soprano; Mrs.
Werner West, Cincinnati, soprano;
Miss Margaret Keyes, New York, con-
ratio; H. Evans Williams, New
York, tenor; John Barnes Wells, New
York, contralto; Frederick Martin,
New York, bass; John Hersh, Cincin-
,ati, bass baritone and Frank Nelson,
pianist.