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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-08-18
IS SERIOUSLY HURT
By GAS EXPLOSION
ROWAN COUNTY. NORTH CARO-
LIMA, MAN MAY NOT RE
COVER FROM INJURIES.

SALISBURY, August he. VI
Miller. register Of deeds for Rowan
county was seriously burned by an
explosion OF gas in the courthouse In
Salisbury today A gas jet in Faule
ia the sheriifs office was left burn
ing last night. Late in the night the
gas was cut of the mains and the Jet
left open. Later II WAS again turned
on and the vatilt, which vas closed
securely. was TANNED fun OF gas.
Today Mir. Miller opened the vault
and struck match to enable him TO
wee N the vault. a terriht explosion
followed The register Of deeds was
knocked across the room, his cloth-
ing blown from his body, his hand,
neck, face and all exposed parts OF
the body burned 10 a blister. His
hair was badly burned ana his confi-
ton rs precnrious The explosion also
knocked Deputy Sheriff T. G. Toibert
formerly Of Winston. Salem. Off of q
chair across the room. but hts in
iuries are not serious. Mr.. Miller wa
pickle up IN a half conscious Condt-
ton and given prompt medical at
.tention. II is hoped he viii not be
permanently injured. He has wife
and scvcral small children.
The explosion caused much excite
nent In the business section Of Sails
bury.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-08-18
TWO ENTERPRISES
WILL Be COMBINED
CONSOLIDATION OF LARGE MAN
UFACTCRING INTERESTS
SPELLS 4 RIG NEW
PLANT.

Announcement was made yesterday
OF the combination Of two large man
nfacturing and woodworking proper
ties in Richmond--the w. j. White
hurst & Sons and the Ford 4 kenne-
dy Company--whlch Will he ineorpo-
rated under the name OK the FORD
Whitehurst Manufacturing Compa n.y.
Inc
Since W. J. Whitehurst retired from
active business receutlV. "@rSistent ef-
forts have been made BY aTchltects
and builders In Richmond and other
cities to induce him to again become
identified with the line winch ne mas
made life study The Ford- kenne-
dy Company Is only u few years old,
but within a comparatively BRIEF pc.
riod K has established A high class OF
trade. and at the present time cannot
keep pace with the demands for fS
produce
The amaigamation u these two con-
cefrs means Il strunA e= 40 shdunt %
GA pital and brains l. =, Ford VIII
1nvp charge NJ the general business
of The concern as manager. Mr.. L. ].
Whitehurst will look after the finances
and John Browning will he manager
OF the mechanical end Of the plant
The new concern will continue bust
Ftess ut M. 26e0 East BROAD street
for the present and VIII shortly open
q branch e@.a bllshmeEt at No. 1901
East Broad.
When the proposed extension Of the
plant is complete the new company
expects to manufacture certain pat
snted articles for the trade. The new
enterprise occupies a distinctive po-
stlon in the list Of Rtchnon d's high
grade manufacturing Establishments
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-08-18
YOUTH IS KILLED
BY STEP BROTHER
sic OTIN(. HAPPENS WITHIN LESS
THAN DAY AFTER COUPLE
Is MARRIED..

Especial to The Richmond Virginian1
NORFOLK. VA. August 17.-Rich-
ard Cuffee, nine year-old son Of Mrs
Emma CufTee Scott this afternoon
shot Off the top Of the head of Bonnie
Scott, eight year-old son of the wo-
mans husband by his first wife. Chas
Scott. the father, and Mrs. Cufree wer-
married less than twenty-four hours
before the accident.
The couple were widow and wild
over. the widow bringing four chill
dren to the home OF her second hug
band. who had two notherless cnii-
dren. The children seemed to be as
lovi;@y as the couple The shooting
was ar accident an old shotgui the
lttt,a boy found IN q corner. exploding
while he was PLAYING with II.
. he dead lad was in a few inches
az the muzzle and death was instan-
taneouH The coroner decided an IN
guest unnecessary
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-08-18
F irst for Love
Second for Money
Third for Beauty

MINNEAPOLIS, August 1.-THE
first time, marry for love. the second
for money. and the third for beauty.
That was the philosophy Gertrude
Orgaz Preuss, twenty eight, a former
Milwaukee girl, gave cupid Arthur
Shutkin when she got marriage IL
cense, Thursday, TO wed Aage Torrlhg,
thirty a foreman, Chicago.
II will be Gertrudes second venture
Just fifteen minutes before she APP
piled for the license, Judge Halsey
put the final O. X. to divorce decree
she obtained year ago. she SAID
she came up from Chicago to get the
decree fixed up and thought she might
as well get her second license while
here.
when are you going, TO be mar
ried?" asked Clerk Shutkin.
IT'S good for thirty days. amt II p
returned the girl with a laugh, I
might change my mind. You Know
that IL always a womans privilege.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-08-18
MIR. TOLER WILL NOT
GALL ON 1T. BECKER

Clerk william Toler, of police head
quarters, the acme # afIabilhy and
general factotum and occasional adj
wiser to the men higher up" will
leave for a well-eagnsa vacation to-
morrow morning Bill, as he Is affec-
tionately called. Will visit Atlantic city
and New York. He viii renew old ac-
auaintances among hts friends on the
police forces OF those cities. but will
positively not call upon Lieutenant
Charles Becker. Put Bill expects to
rest and 10 enjov himself and to come
back for the hardest work which may
be placed upon him
His place will pe temporarily filled
by Bicycle Policeman witt Tomlinson.
son of former Captain A. M. Tomlin-
son.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-08-18
CONGRESS TO PROTECT
POSTMASTER ALLAN

Postmaster Edgar Allan will not
suffer by the operations of The cracks
men who got away with $4,000 In
stamps from the Richmond post
office in the Fay Harris burglary OF
March %, 1910. 1t will be recalled
that All but s11,SSS.40 Of the stamps
were recovered, and a favorable re-
port en- the Swanson bill, returned ny
the senate Judiciary committee. means
that the Richmond postmaster's ac-
count ON the postofi'ce department.
ledger will be balanced by congress
No step has been taken thus far
to reward Luther l.. Scherer for the
part he played in the recovery Of
the stolen stamps and The arrest Of
the thieves. and It In the general i'm
preston that the government should
recompense him In a substantial man
ner for his services.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-08-18
NEGRO CAUGHT IN
CLOTHING STORE
POLICEMAN FINDS FORMER EN- :
PrAOYE OF JACOBS d LEVY
Ii
IN PLACE.

While testing doors on his beat Po~
lIceman Howell early this morning
heard a noise as of a man scramblfng
In the clothing store of Jacobs Il Levy
705 East Broad street. and, entering
through the open front door. found
Leslie Wood. a former empioye OF
the Arm, crouchnig on the floor.
Wood attempted to escape through
n rear door but was Immediately
covered by the officers gun.
While he held the negro at bay. the
officer called to two young men who
were passing to come to his assistance
and to send In cali for the patrol
wagon. While the officer stood guard
over his prisoner, the young men turn
ed IN the alasln, But the patrol
wagon, through some mistake. went
TO the pswnshop of n. r jacobs, near
Ninth and Broad streets, and 1t was
Some time before the mistake was
discovered.
Caught In the act, Wood was ready
to confess, and admitted that he had
broken into the shop. 1t WAS found
that he had come through a hack door
and had then gone to the front and
opened the front door SO as to admit
OF easy escape.
Wood who Is nineteen years old,
was charged on the police docket
with HOUSEKEEPING
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-08-18

!. NEW YORK, Aug, lI,H-NeW RFart
disclosures OF a startling nature arc
looked for molpentarilv "A i a result or
PoIica Commissioner Waldo's reduc
tou in RANK Of Police inspector Cor
ueius G. Hayes. Of the New Tender
fosn district ono ~ the best known
police officials IN the city.
IL was reported today that the de
posed Inspector had made several ef-
forts. to get IN touch with District
Attorney Whitman since his suspen-
sion This has given rise TO rumors
tl4at Hayes SIS anxious 10 EFve inter
nation 70 the district attorney
Thers are many who believe that
HAYES position In the department has
placed him in the best position of
all tie men in the police system to
reveal certain relations between the
force ard powerful Tammany poliu-
clans
/ Hayes. stripped Of his shield. fayed
before his fellows and suspended
pending trial on charges Of neglect OF
duty. ana making false statement
I IL declared 20 he In possession OF In
! formation that viii make ofticiaidom
already uneasy, quake with positive
I fear.
Hayes may hit back He is declared
! 10 know many things that men high
or up' want kept secret HAYES was
/ promoted "a a captain YESTERDAY, theh
suspended
The reduction and suspension OF
Hayes was Comm iss!ouer Waldo's flrst
decisive action since the murder Of
Herman RoseuthaL when the gambler.
moro thsn "a month ago. began 70 dis
close the alleged alliance between the
police and ihe underworld
CONSERVATION prevails IN the police
department Waldo has given fresh
orders that every disorderly house and
gambling establishment In the city be
closed al once. Anti-ViCe societies
have been pouring their reports into
the Offices Of the police commissioner,
iend Mayor Gaynor, charging that dis
orderly resorts have been springing
IN ike mushrooms In the Tenderloin
Tor year
II has been decided that all places
Of fhs graft situation will be probed
liy the special session Of the supreme
court. converting September I'd. for
Trial Of the Rosenthal Inurderers. Jus
lice cor, who has been designated by
Governor Dix to preside. has estab-
( ilshed a nigh reputation for himself
al big trials in this city.
Pursuit Of "Gyp tho Biood'' and
Lefty Louie" the two gun men who
ara still at large grows hotter az a
result OF the 81 900 reward offered by
the district attorney. Detectives are
searching the country around Methuen.
Mass. where both were Seen early this
week
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-08-18
AMHERST SUES
LyNCRbURG CITY
CLAIMS TAXES ON WATER WORKS
LOCATED OUT IN THE
COUNTY

Summouses have been issued
against the treasurer and other Of
ncers of the county OF Amherst in the
case brought by that county against
the city of Lynchburg to enforce the
payment Of taxes by the city upon
that part OF the water WORKS Of Lynch
burg which are located in the
county.
Notices Of the suit were served on
Auditor c. Lee Moore. who sent them
to Attorney General Williams
Attorney General Williams will re-
present Mr.. Moore In tho suit The
application for injunction will be
heard in the City Circuit court on
Monday. September I'd The case Is re-
aarded az one of teet IN determining
whether public utilities OF cities which
are source of revenue are liable to
taxes to the State.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-08-18

steer clear OF the 1aft-Rooeevelt fight.
and would like 20 have the voters ap-
prove Of the doctrine that the nomi-
nee fer the house and the candidate
for the senate should be considered
apart from the presidential contest
and voted for or against on entirely
different considerations 1t is evident
that many Of the members Of congress
will fight for success at tho poiis on
a plan of this sort. but It has not been
indicated whether the voters will ap-
prove OF such a conrse and permit II.
There appears to be a growing dis
position, however, on the part OF the
third rarty leaders and among the
regular Republicans as we'll To try
10 force nominees for office. especially
congressional candidates, to come out
into the open on the presidency and
declare for one candidate or the other.
In Dire Straits.
Few OF the candidates are willing to
do this. for it will mean the loss OF
support In any event, To declare for
Roosevelt would mean the desertion OF
the candidate by the old guard forces
and to come out for Taft of course,
'ould divorce the support OF the pro-
gressive vote from him. Hence the woe
OF the candidates.
The Ohio situation has shown the
disposition OF the Taft faction TO sep
arate the sheep from the goats. In
the Buckeye State the word has gone
out from Taft headquarters that eff
forts would be made TO Dust from tho
state COMMITTEES all members who are
not for Taft. There rs to be no COM
promise, according to the plans OF the
president and his followers. and ali
"A IA rnr Ofat ~ err utS Ny1a
places who do not openly declare
against Roosevelt will find themselves
opposed by Taft. This fight will he
carried 40 far that 81 man who Ia try
ug to run on both the Taft aud Roose
Welt tickets will find himself opposed
by an out and out Taft man, unless
he abjure all relations with the Roose-
Welt contingent.
In furtherance Of this plan members
Of the house and senate who will face
the lines OF votes in November arc
being urged daily by letter TO declare
themselves for or against Roose-
welt, or for or against THft. A dstin-
gushing feature Of these letters is that
they Bre not merely numerous, but are
noted for franlsness which probably
never before has been known.
1t would seem that the average voter
this summer has acquired penchant
for writing unpleasant letters which
hit straight to the mark and contain
Just what the writer thinks. This sit
uation Is bad enough. now That the
candidates are obliged to stay in
Washington for fne closing business
OF the session and have to communi-
cate With their wrought-up constitu-
cnts at long range, but the thing that
is worrying the average member of
y,1 Ca l. n.
going to, say TO appease the voters in
his district or State when he gets home
and has to take the stump and face
the music
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-08-18
TURTLES ALIBI is
SUFFICIENT FOR JOHN

Charles Tnttle, the young white man
who was arrested ten days ago by
Policemen Smith and Bertueci on sus-
picion OF being IA murderer wanted in
Pennsylvanie. was dismissed In police
court yesterday morning. futile was
thought to DO an Indian, but he stout
iy declared at the time of the arrest
that he WAS Irish--Irish from Ire
land. He didn't know anything about
Pennsylvania. G1d declared that he
was In Jail at Newport News at the
time of the murder. Justice Crutch-
field believed him.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-08-18
GIBSON MENTIONED,
BUILDING INSPECTOR

Friends OF William Gibson, Jr.. an
tlcipating the election Of Building IN
spector Beck to n. place on the ad-
fninistrative board, are booming him
for the position of building inspector.
Mr.. Gibson is now with the John
IT Wilson & Co. Contractors. and
ia conceded to be n capable man for
the place He was member of coun-
eli several years ana served on some
OF the most important committees
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-08-18

CONTINUED From First PhGe.)
candidates. Of the president and the
leader OF the Bull Moose herd. This
situation WAS illustrated by the recent
ultimatum sent 10 the members Of the
Illinois delegation, who are candidates
for re- election. by Medii Mccormick,
the Progressive leader in that State,
Mccormick demanded that the cam
didates come forward with declarations
as 10 where they stand as regards the
two presidential nominees SO the vot-
era OF Illinois will have no ground for
doubt
Some OF the members. 1t is true, dts
played disposition TO resent the in
ouiry of the Illinois member and ques-
toned hts authority to interrogate
them In the matter, several OF them
going so far as to inform Mccormick
they proposed to pay no attention to-
him. But the fact remains these same
members are squirming on tho spit and
are In dire political distress.
There hSs been shown growing
disposition on the part Of the Repub-
lican members OF congress. who are
seeking reelection, to fight their own
battles irrespective OF the heads OF the
tickets, and the national leaders and
many OF them are trying to work out
their problems along that line. The
lead In this respect has been taken by
the Pennsylvania Republican nominees
for congress. They have decided to
open their own headquarters and con-
duct their own campaigns independent
Of those for the national ticket They
are making their own fights and letting
the campaign for the presidency take
care OF itself.
Want to Steer Clear.
A large number OF Republican mem.
bers who are candidates for re- eleo-
ton In other etates. would like to
follow this lead. They would like -
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-08-18
BARNES WILL STAND
TRIAL FOR KILLING

lGmaud r. Barnes VII have TO
rtau3 trial second tiwc for the &C
c3Gent&} shooting Of James ANTHONY
coIored youth, on the farm of the for
nier's father Thursday
Barnes gave himself mp immediate
II after the shooting AND the case vas
dismissed by Magistrate sunday In the
Henfgco County court
Yesterday. however. Anthony died at
the Memorial hospital. and acting I'M
der the advice ~ Commonweaith's At
sofneY sutton. Magistrate sunday ie-
sued a second warrant, charging shoot
irg with intent 10 lssil-
Young Barnes will nor seek Dis
charge on technically Confident
that the case will be dismissed, he
Will waive the plea Of second Jeopardy,
As4 viii ~uhmit 70 trial
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-08-18

The many friends OF Mr.. William II
Earle win be grieved to hear OF his
death at his home. No 10T North
Third street Friday afternoon.
While nis death was not unexpected,
II was great blow to his family and
host OF friends.
He had been in bad health for the
past year and was confined to HIS homo
almost continually since his retirement
from the Old Dominion Steamship
company last winter. having been In
the employ of that company since 1879.
and at tho time OF retirement was frst
officer on the boat Brandon.
Mr. Earle was born In Franklin,
Mass, September Is, ls45
He@t survived by his wife and two
children, Gertrude and VIM. H.. Jr
The funeral services will be held AZ
the residence Sunday afternoon at
o'clock
The remains will be placed In a vault
pending arrangements for burial ~
East Sandwich, NasA
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-08-18

what penrose, Crane, GrgEenhe'm.
GaIIinger and their representatives
later did when they occurred the
triumph OF Lorimerism in the Repue'
itean enpention at Chicago.
No Essential Difference.
There was no essential difference
between the iniquity which culmin-
afesf In Mr.. Iorimsrs election 10 the
sennte and the iniaulty which culmin-
aIhd ia the thest ef the Chicago con-
s-entinn / condemn those who stood
for both forms OF iniQuity.'
Direct prefere initial primaries Colo
mel Roosevelt declared TO he the only
method by which the people could
choose their own candidates, without
regard To the bosses
Replying 20 Governor WILSON'S crit
icism Of the length Of the Progressive
Platform. the colonel said
AS a matter OF fact, u Is on at
most the exact length Of his own plat
form The difference Is that our plat
form states explicitly and dehHitelF
what We intend 10 DO on me N4tN4
questions az the day, and thst II y
entirely sincere and entirely practical
RNeraas %Fr. Wilson's platform aNolds
,ha most important issues BEFORE cur
people. and as regards the "ihst
s.es nlakcs surh tmpeFs!ple anu NNs,
efetur promises as TO Tth1'' " 80
a. the puestlon TO believe thaR thete
~aa sincere purpose Z" ht''
promises t8kpn seriously
Platform Is iSrogam
"0ur platform is our program We
trrat .it as sach ~lud what Is more
v-e tfeat q ar a contract ~hien 6
eNan atrupuiaustv +ultl = ths~ per
pc cIse up the power
AZ TINS moment. s~A voHr at
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-08-18

WASHINGTON. Aug. tT-~Plans for
early adjournment of congress were
halted today by the situation as 10 the
legislative appropriation bin The
pectatton - that there WI, be another
veto OF this measure before II is dis
posed Of.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-08-18

Marcellus Wright was fined sas by
Magistrate Puryear In the Henrico
County court yesterday for speeding
on Chamheriayne avenue. Tho case
against r, A. Lancaster was postponed
until August s2d.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-08-18
DEATHS.
Il. }. watkins.

in Panama suddenly. where he was
visiting his sons reached Richmond
yesterday accompanied by hts son, ]
e. Watkins. The body was taken to
the home OF his daughter, Mrs. r. l..
Gary, 2l& North Twenty-first street
Mr. Watkins leaves to mourn his loss
IL sister. Miss Georgia watkins. Rich
mond four sons. Roland. Richmond;
Sidney r. and John e.. Panama. and
Allie Baltimore: three daughters. Mrs
II. l.. Gary, Richmond; Mrs. G. w.
Nelson Georgia. Mrs. Malcolm ClythA
Seabrook Md
Funeral from the residence OF Mrs
Gary Monday, afternoon at $40 o'clock
Burial will follow In Riverview.
Friends and acquaintances are invited
TO attend
Baltimore papers copy
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-08-18
Fined for Fast Driving.

1ohn Melton was fined $40 by JUS
lice Crutehneld yesterday morning on
q charge Of fast and cruelty driving a
horse through the streets
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-08-18
The Weather


Virginia Probably fair and warmer
Sunday; Monday fair.
North Carolina: Generally fair SUM-
day and Monday.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-08-18

Special Local Data for Yesterday
IL noon temperature. .....~..... IS
= NJ temperature. ...... s.?
Maximum temp hip to r. M. 81
Minimum temp. Up to y M. 81
Mean temperature MISREPRESENTATION. -
Normal temperature ...-....-,.-. rs
Deficiency In temperature TODAY.
Deficiency In temp. since Mar l.. 1919
Accum deficiency In temp since
January INSTRUMENTATION. s.s
Rain fall last twenty-four hours.
Deficiency In rainfall since Mar /. a.oS
Accum deficiency in rainfall since
January 1 ...e.............. i.ss
Local Observation y. NJ. Yesterday.
temperature .H.-.,....,.t .,.-.'..,- rs
Humidity .......-,. .,.....,.... SIS
Naturalization Observation-Disclosures f.
Wind--yelocity ...>..............
Weather ..4...4,....... Cloudy
Rainfall last twelve hours. o
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-08-18
SITUATION PUTS MANY
IN DIREST STRAITS

CONTINUED From First Page
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1912-02-01
HELPFUL HINTS ON HAIR
HEALTH
Scalp and Hair Troubles Generally
Caused by Carelessness.

Dandruff is contagious disease
caused by miscrobe which produces
badness. Never use a comb or brush
belonging to some one else. No
matter how clearly the owner may be,
these articles may be infected with
microbes, which will infect your scalp.
1t is far easier to catch hair miscrobes
than it is to get rid of them, and sim
gle stroke of al infected comb or brush
may we'll lead to badness. Never try
on anybody else's hat. Many hat
band is a resting place for microbes.
If you happen to be troubled with
dandruff, itching scalp, falling hair or
badness, we have a remedy which we
believe will completely relieve these
troubles. We are so sure of this that we
off it to you with the understanding
that it will cost you nothing for the
trial if it does not produce the results
we claim. This remedy is called Rexall
"93' Hair Tonic. We honestly believe
to be the most scientific remedy for
scalp and hair troubles, and we know Of
nothing else that equals it for effective
ness, because of the results it has pro-
duced in thousands of cases.
Rexall 1893" Hair Tonic is devised to
Danish dandruff, restore natural color
when it's loss has been brought about
by disease, and make the hair natur-
ally silky, soft and glossy. It does
this because it stimulates the hair
follicles, destroys the germ matter, and
brings about free, healthy circulation
of blood, which nOurishes the hair
roots, causing them to tighten and
grow new hair. We want everybody
who has any trouble with hair or scalp
to know that we think that Rexall
"93u Hair Tonic is the best hair tonic
and restorative in existence, and no
one should scott at or doubt this state
ment until they have put our claims
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edy if it does not give full and CON-
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Two sizes, SO cents and $1.OO. Remem-
Der, you can obtain Rexall Remedi les
in Baraboo only at our store-The
Rexall Store. Evenson's Pharmacy
5O4 Oak ST., Baraboo, Wis.