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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-06-21
ORDER ISSUED TO
SUSPEND GAUGER
Seizure of Henrico Distilling
Company's Plant Brings
Other Complications.
SENSATION is PROMISED
Mysterious Changes in Stock
Ownership Follow Arrest
of Roberts.

While for reasons Of its own the
local Office of the United States
revenue department remains strangely
rcticent about the matter. il is known
That important developments will fol-
low the seizure Wednesday of the
riant operated by the Henrico Distil-
ling Company. Inc, of Henrico county.
The government. IL is understood. has
evidence of a sensational nature which
viii be made public when the case
reaches hearing before Commission
~ FleGcnhcimer.
The most important development
Yesterday was the suspension of r. W.
Harper, government storekecper-
eauger at the distillcry. While the
statute makes a suspension compulsory
In all cases of seizure. the circum-
stance was sufficient yesterday to
cause much speculation touching the
line of prosecution that the govern
ment will adopt.
Although the seizure went into CT
feet Immediately upon the serving of
notice Wednesday. II VIII not he fully
completed until to-day. BY special
order of the local revenue Office. and
framed to cover such contingencies,
the dtstillery was permitted to re-
main in operation yesterday to COM
plete the fermentation of certain watts
which were full at the time of the
seizure. The action was taken to pre-
vent monetary loss resulting from an
immediate closing of the plant. The
last mash will be drawn off this
morning. after which time the dis
tlilery will remain closed un,l the
charges against it Gre disposed Of
lcndins the official locking ?up of the
distillery. Deputy Collector T.. T.
Southwark has been in charge.
Stock Changes Hands.
significant fact in connection with
the seizure of the distillery. and one
which no one lin authority under
takes 10 explain. is that since the
arrest OF T. y. Roberts last Monday
on the charge of threatening a rev.
enue oiticer with an axe. there has
taken place partial change of own
ership. shortly after the arrest. n
number of stockh oldcrs. most OF whom
i've in Richmond, disposed of their
/ holdings. y reorganization in the d-
reetorate followed. with the election
OF T. y. Roberts as secretary and
treasurer. The present schedule of
owners on file in the office of the
State Corporation Commission no
longer represents the accurate list
of stockholders and the authorities
decline to make the names of these
public before the trial.
The Henrico Distilling Company,
which stands charged with removing
| untaNpaid spirits to a place other
than the warehouse designated by aw,
is the largest in the State. and has a
daily output OF 800 gallons. The spc-
ciic charge against Roberts is threat
ening 10 assault DeputyCoIlcctor =.
p. Southwark with an axe, but he Will
also be tried with the other owners
and officers of the distillery on the
} general charge lodged against the
cornDany
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-06-21

DO YOU know what the city is asked
TO GIVE AWAY in The franchise which
1t is attempted TO FORCE THROUGH
THE COMMON COUNCIL TONIGHT?
or course you do not--that franchise
has never yet been published: in fact,
1T HAS NEWER YET BEEN READ
BEFORE3 THE COUNCIL.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-06-21
blues Want Emblem.

a committee of the Richmond Blues
has in charge the selection of suita :
BILE souvenir emblem to be used on
tho coming trip of the battalion 10
New England. Samples OF leather
watch fobs with the Blues coat of
arms in oXtdized silver as charm,
buttons and badges. are going the
rounds OF the men. Nearly all of
tho souvenirs, naturally. will be given
away while on the trip to hosts and
their fair friends, and the soldiers feel
that 1t IS a matter of considerable
Importance. A meeting OF the com
mittee was held at tho armory last
night. no conclusion being reached
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-18
Science Versus Nature.
John Burroughs. in the Atlantic.

John Burroughs. in the Atlantic.
The laboratory naturalist 4, hampered
by the narrowness Of his field: he has but
one string to his bow, he has to do with
only one phase or motive OF animal life
the desire for food: the handspring of the
behavior OF all his subjects Is their hum
ger. Spurred on by the sight or smell Of
food. they attack the problems he sets
before them.- All the rest Of their varied
and picturesque activities in field anu
wood, their multiplex lie problems for
which nature has equipped them both
wars. their home-ma.king and nest-build-
ing, their migrations, their .herdings, their
flockings, their rivalries, eluding their
hunting tSa;r their ineir sociaI
their relations with one another and with
their natural INSTRUMENTATION all this
the indoor investigator is. cut. OF: only
the stimulus of food, or the fear Of pull
His animals act only under the incentive
of appetite. The greater the hunger, the
greater the wit. The experjmenters az
times starve their subjects till they be-
come abnormally eager and active. The
food Question certainly enters very large
ly into an animals life, and it's resource
fulness In obtaining food may well serve
as one measure Of its intelligence. But
them, just as, important, sand about which
it Is just as keen. but which the experi-
menter cannot bring to bear. His labor
atory is too narrow a field for these &C.
tiyities, as Is even ther large geological
park. He cannot study the migratory IN
stinct, the fiocking or herding instinct. the
hunting instinct nor. with the wild crea-
lures, the mating and breeding instinct
He can throw no light, on sn animals
life habits. He can ind out how 1T, will
act under given strange conditions, but
not how II behaves under its natural con-
ditions Hence, the little interest the
natural historian feels In his >infersnces
and conclusions. (.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-18

of and including New York be from July
IA to %, with rendezvous in Chesapeake
bay at Tangier Island from July ID to Do
for combined exercises and target prac-
tice.
THAT the period of cruise for the Or
CARNATIONS on the great lakes be from
August II to %. with rendezvous at
South Manitou harbor. Mich. from Au-
gust IL to 10. for combined exercises and
target practice
Examinations were held last week to
fill several vacancies in the grade OF
second lieutenant. About a dozen candi-
dates were examined by the brigade
board of examination. which consists OF
the following: Col. Charles HI. Ourand.
list Infantry, president: Col. William f.
Harvey, I'd Infantry; Lieut.. Col. Anton
Young. list Infantry: Mai: w: A. McCath-
ran, LIST Infantry; Mai F. b. Wheaton.
Corps of Engineers: Maj. L. W. Heron.
inspector general, n. G. Z. G.; Capt. i.
P. Heap, I'd Infantry; Capt. Robert b.
Johnson. I'd Infantry, and Capt. Harry
Coope, LIST Infantry. recorder.
In addition to the candidates in the in
fantry, five men in the Naval Battalion
have taken physical examinations and
will soon take practical and mental ex-
aminations for promotion In that branch
OF the service. -
Capt. j. b. Allison, inspector instructor.
held officers schools last week Tues
day night for the list Infantry. Thursday
night for the LIST Separate Battalion and
Friday night Ter the I'd Infantry.
First Lieut.. Clarence NJ Dallman and
First Lieut.. Eugene T. Stephenson are
newly commissioned officers of the Med
zeal Corps.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-18
TABLET TO "NAT1CK c0BBLER.
Henry Wilson, Shoemaker, Senator
and Vice President. Honored.

BOSTON, February 17.-Recognition Of
the one hundredth anniversary Of the
birth Of Henry Wilson, "the Natick Cob
bler," was made by the New England
Shoe and Leather Association yesterday.
1t placed on its building a temporary
tablet bearing an effigy Of the American
shoe industry's patron saint. and a few
Of the salient facts regarding his career
The inscription reads:
+ 1fenry Wilson.
1.-THE Natick CobbIer,"
Born in Pennington, n. H.,
February 16, 1872.
. Shoemaker.
United States Senator.
Vice President of the United States,
Public-Spirited Citizen.
Mr. Wilson walked from Pennington.
&. H.. his birthplace, to Newburyport
AID thence to Natick, where, in 1883. he
began as a shoemaker.
(. Later he became prominent in Massa-
chusetts politics. eventually rose to be
United States senator from this state.
and afterward was chosen Vice President
Of the United States with President
Grant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-18

dent: Sergt. Herbert Benjamin. Sd Field
Artillery. L. s. A. secretary-treasurer
First Sergt. McDermott was chosen chair
man Of a committee to draft the cOnsti-
tuition and bylaws. The club will meet
after drill next Friday for the completion
termined that the club will meet at the
battery armory each Monday evening for
the purposes Of social enjoyment and pro-
fessiOnal improvement. The club hopes
to enroll as members the full strength
of the battery, which at present is ninety
men.
The battery dismounted, will go to the
country next Thursday afternoon, Febru-
airy %. for field work, under the instruc-
tio7 Of Capt. Oliver L. Spaulding, jr.. 9Th
meet at the armory at noon and take cars
for the point to be indicated by Capt.
Spaulding.
That the Naval Battalion of the Ma
tional Guard Of the District Of Columbia
Of exercises next summer than anything
ever attempted previously is the idea
gained by those interested from reading
the short announcement from the Navy
Department, in which the bare outlines Of
the naval militia exercises for the sum-
mer are scheduled:
1.-THE department has in preparation a
program Of exercises" says the Navy
Department circular, Tor the naval mi
litia for the summer of 1912. These exer-
cises are to be of a more comprehensive
and, it is hoped. a more valuable, char
acter than any that have preceded. Some
details are not sufficiently perfected to
be published at this time.
1.-THE department desires that every
vessel of the naval militia shall take part
with her complete complement of officers
and men. and that, il possible. the period
Of cruise be two weeks, one week Of
which to be spent at designated rem
devious. r
''It is hoped that arrangements can be
made for the excess of organisations on
the Atlantic and Pacific coasts, over the
compliments Of the vessels assigned to
them, to cruise on vessels Of the navy.
TN order that the officers and men
may have ample time to arrange for their
vacations In connection with the summer
exercises the program, SO far as concerns
dates ard places Of rendezvous. is an
nounced as follows: -
THAT the period of cruise for the or
CARNATIONS on the Atlantic coast north
Of New York be from June 10 to 80. with
rendezvous at Provincetown. Mass, from
June II, to "a. for combined exercises ana
target practice.
THAT the period of cruise for the or
ganisations on the Atlantic coast south
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-18
VALLEY OF VIRGINIA
Winchester Wants Summer
Encampment of Militia.
MAY BUILD new RAILWAY
Washington Capitalists Said to Be
interested in Martinsburg Project.
MEMORIAL TO GEN. JACKSON
Bronze Statue to Be Erected on
Grounds of Virginia Mill
tary Institute.
MAY BUILD new RAILWAY
MEMORIAL TO GEN. JACKSON
Special Correspondence of The Star.

Special Correspondents OF The Star.
WINCHESTER, Va, February Il. 1912.
Energetic efforts are being made to
have Winchester designated as the place
for holding the summer encampment of
the Virginia miiAiamen this year, and the
ADVANTAGES of this locality are being set
forth to Adjt. Gen. W. II. Sale and Brig
Gen. c. C. Vaughan to convince them, if
lected than the suburbs of Winchester.
At the same time other efforts are being
made to. have the officers instruction
school, or camp. brought here this sum-
mer. 1t was held last year at Luray
and was attended by about go officers
Of the Virginia militia and over thirty
officers of the United States Army.
1t II reported that Washington capital
lists are interested in the new company
which has applied to the city council of
Martfnsburg, w. Va. for a franchise to
operate an electric railway line in that
city. A similar franchise will be asked
for in Berkeley county, of which Mar
ttnshurg IN the seat, and also from the
Winchester common council and the
Frederick county supervisors, 1t being
the intention Of the company to build a
line through the heart Of the apple belt
OF Berkeley and Frederick counties.
June 10 has been set apart as the day
for the unveiling and dedication of Sir
Moses Ezekiers bronze statue of Gen
Thomas j. c.Stonewalfo Jackson. on the
grounds of the Virginia Military Insti-
tut0 at Lexington, and the ceremonies
will Be OF very elaborate and imposing
Dogacter. The statue is replica of the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-18
CHAUFFEUR Is CONVICTED.
Auto Killed Man, Jury Finds Him
Guilty IF Manslapghter.

PROVIDENCE, r. l., February IT,
Herman X. Wagner was found guilty Of
manslaughter last night by jury IN the
superior court. 1t is the only case ever
brought to trial before a jury in Rhode
Island under an indictment cha: EinE
manslaughter as the result Of killing
through reckless driving Of an automo-
bile. Sentence was deferred.
Wagner was driving a sixty-hcrSe-
power car belonging to Bartholomew
Shea Of Philadelphia, when, shortly after
midnight on the night OF September Z.
1911, he struck and killed Gilbert Nal
lette. a street sweeper in the employ Of
the city.
Mr.. Shea was in the city. but not In the
car, which he had directed Wagner early
in the day to take to a factory for re-
pairs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-18
half of the Harrisonburg Chapter OF the

same society.
George r. Vending a lecturer, whose
home is at Charles Town, w. Va, Is
being urged to become candidate for
delegate to the democratic national con-
| vention at Baltimore. He is an ardent
admirer of Woodrow Wilson. Should he
be selected as delegate. it is under
stood that efforts will be made to have
Mr.. Vending address the convention In
the interests of the New Jersey governor.
What is said to be the most complete
agricultural train ever seen in the east
is now being operated on the Norfolk and
Western railroad in conjunction with the
Virginia department of agriculture be-
tween Berryville and Bristol. Six cars
make up the train, and many new meth
DDS Of farming and fruit growing are
explained by experienced lecturers and
practical farmers.
The First National Bank of Harrison
burg and all other creditors have filed
I suit in the circuit court against Gen.
John e. Roller. one of the largest land
owners Of Rockingham county, who re-
Gently made an assignment for the bene-
| fit Of his creditors.
Mrs. Mary Kilmer. who is separated
from her husband, Stewart Kilmer, was
found unconscious in room at the home
Of Mrs. Charles Hollis, in Martinsburg, a
few nights ago, with the gas turned on
but not burning. Groans attracted neigh
bors. who rescued the woman in time
to save her life. Mrs. Kilmer denied that
she mad attempted 10 commit suicide.
She was formerly Miss Mary Allstadt
Cromwell Of Harpers Ferry. and was
married to Kilmer May g. 1911
All the pastors of the Methodist Epis-
copal Church and the Methodist Episcopal
CrUrch South are making preparations
to close up the years business in their
various churches before leaving for con-
ference. Both Of the Baltimore confer
ences will be convened on the same day
this year, that of the former church
in First Church of Baltimore March q.
| and the Southern Methodists' conference
in Roanoke on the same date. It is ex-
pected that reports will be made to the
| meeting at Roanoke concerning the recent
church troubles at Warrenton, which re-
| suited in Rev. ]. o. Knott being dis
missed. and a somewhat similar case
IL Joyce, pastor of Trinity Church was
expelled after a trial by brother minister's
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-18
From the Polkville Clarion.

Pinhney Boomershine. who is now liv-
ing in Kansas City. Christmased in our
midst, and declared he enjoyed it so
much that he would have remained and
New Yeared il he could possibly have
spared the time. As it was, he stayed
couple of days longer than he had in
tended, and Sundayed with us.
He says that ]. J. Slopes, who alb
seconded from here last year, after arson
ing his lumber yard, went to Kansas
City. where he some time. later bigamied,
and not long ago suicided.
Pinkney declares that he hopes to re-
turn next year and holiday with his
friends for a whole week; IL not, he will
certainly try to Easter. or at least
Fourth of-July, here.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-18

Glen stated that he knew life is un-
| certain, and in order to avoid possible
litigation and costly legal services after
his death he has made division OF
his estate among his three children
each Of whom now possesses large
farm.
George W. Smiley, who recently
passed his eighty-ffth birthday at his
home near Capon Springs. is recov-
ering from his thirteenth stroke of
paralysis. He was first attacked sew
eral years ago. and the last two strokes
occurred within a month. His vitality
has surprised the physicians who have
been attending him.
Agriculture at Washington are giving
practical advice to bee keepers Of
Frederick county concerning the best
method of stamping out disease
known as European foul brood.
which has been found in many hives
The disease, it is stated, does not de-
stroy the value of the honey, but it
is fatal to the bees.
Another large barrel factory is soon
to rise in Winchester to compete with
many other local firms which cater
principally to the apple trade. Plans
have already been drawn for the build
ing. which Is to be one OF the larg-
est of the kind in this part of the
state. and orders have been given 70.
modern barrel-making machinery.
Mrs Susan Rothgeb, seventy-two years
old, the widow Of A. B. Rothgeb. who
was a widely known claim agent Of the
Baltimore and Ohio railroad. lies In a
precarious condition at the home Of her
son. G. L. Rothgeb. at Stephens City, as
a result of having fallen down a stair
way while preparing to retire. She was
severely cut and bruised about the head.
face and limbs. one of the most serious
being large gaping wound in her skull.
The entire congregation Of Grace Luz
theran Church Of Winchester was enter
tanned at a banquet this week by the To-
j cal branch of the Lutheran Brotherhood,
at which addresses were made by the
pastor, Rev. DR.. George S. Bowers. II.
b. Gerhardt Of Baltimore and others.
Committees representing each Protest
ant denomination in Winchester are
working on plans to reorganize the Young
Mems Christian Association in this city
on a much larger scale than heretofore.
1t is expected that an efIort will be made
! to raise funds for the erection Of q build
ing for the association.
The birthday of the late Charles Broad
way Rouss, who during his lifetime con-
tributed thousands of dollars to public
and private enterprises in Winchester,
was celebrated this week by the Charley
Rouss Fire Company, which inaugurated
the celebration eighteen years ago. About
800 persons were present at a banquet
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-18

Jackson memorial recently unveiled in
Charleston, w. Va. Col. r. p. Chew Of
Charles Town, w Va, will be the prin-
cipal speaker.
Dr. John Latane, who for a number of
years has been professor Of history at
Washington and Lee University, LeXiffg-
ton, Va, has been offered the presidency
of the University of Montana, and had a
conference in Washington recently with
representatives of that institution. who
urged him to accept. At the same time
every inducement is being held out to
DR.. Latane to remain at Lexington.
Inspecting Virginia Militia.
Capt George A. Baltzell of the 9Th In
fantry. United States Army, has been
spending the past week in the Virginia
valley making official inspections of the
various companies of the ID Virginia
Regiment, which are stationed in this
section of the state. Practically all the
companies are mustered up to their full
strength, and the inspector took occa-
sion to congratulate the captains upon
the excellent appearance of their men
and the good condition of the property.
The residents of nearly an entire Sec
ton OF Martinsburg were made i'll this
week when a large gas. main burst. and
several employees of the gas company who
attempted to make repairs at night were
almost asphy xiated. Some of the men
had to be taken to hospitals for treat
ment.
The greatest religious revival Front
Royal ever experienced has just been
brought to a close by Evangelist George
w. Wiley, who remained a week longer
than he expected, on account of the In
tense interest aroused during the meet
fngs. Business places were closed during
part of the time. and people drove in from
miles around to hear the evangelist.
About 300 people professed conversion.
many OF the students Of Randolph Macon
Academy being among the number, and
some of them offered themselves for the
ministry.
Winchester has decided to ask permits
sion of the legislature to float about
S2G,O0O worth of bonds for the purpose
OF installing an additional gravity water
system to be operated in conjunction
with the present pumping system; bonds
for town run improvements to convert
the stream into an arched sewer, ana
$4,000 for city hall improvements.
The executive committee of the Cum
bertrand Valley Volunteer Firemen's As
ISOLATION, which includes all the fire.
men between Winchester and Harrisburg,
Pa, met this week and decided to hold
the annual convention in Waynesboro,
Pa. on June 4, and 6. Many attrac-
tive features, including an aviation meet,
are being planned for the entertainment
OF f1remen and visitors.
Charles Branner, veterinarian of Tim
berville, who attacked his brother with a
butcher knife after he is alleged to have
consumed no less than twelve quarts of
whisky within two weeks, has been adj
judged insane and wa staken to the luna
tic asylum at Staunton a day or two
ago. His brother, although severely
gashed. is recovering.
Gives Children His Estate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-18
Gavel From Famous Tree.

A gavel made from wood taken from
q tree under which Gen. Turner Ashby fell
mortally wounded while leading charge
near Harrisonburg June 5, 1858, was this
week presented to Turner Ash0y Chapter,
Daughters Of the Confederacy. of Win
chester, by. Rev. DR.. J. w. Duney on be-