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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-12-09
CARTER SAYS CHARGE
is RESULT OF MALICE

minutes were duly kept Nowhere IL
the minutes is there a criticism OF q
penal nature. Tho oficlai report to
the comptroller likewise contained 10
such criticism
II know that the present action
against me Is neither insttsated nor
fathered by the bank or directors in
any official manner. and IL these
charges against me are true. then the
present officers and directors OF the
bank have officially concealed ard com
pounded for a period Of over two years
violations OF the b>-nking laws which
1t was their duty TO disclose. But "a
Is quite unthinkable that the presens
officers and directors OF the American
National Bank would srultify them
selves for me or any one else. There
fore. I assert that the present proceed
ings against me emanate from unoffi-
ciaI sources and are based upon claims
OF a purely technical nature I have
not run away. nor DO I intend to do
so''
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-12-09
FRAZIER is MAKING
HARD FIGHT FOR LIFE
He Wins Two Strong Points in Trial for Caus
ing Death of Wife-Deathbed statement
Is Thrown Out.

when DR.. Hammer and Undertaken
Hawkins. both OF McGaheysville, tesu-
fed that they were acquainted with
Mrs. Frazier and were absolutely GER
tain that the right body was disinter :
red and examined. DR.. Hammer said
that ne attend the other woman.
who was buried next 10 Mrs. Frazier,
and that he knew both women. ana
was sure that no mistake was made.
The defense anticipated the prosecu-
lion on this point. and II looks as II
the wrong body theory" was knocked
out.
Fraziers lawyers are working TO
discredit the prisoners sixteen-year-
old boy, Louis Frazier who boldly oe-
clared that his father beat and mis-
treated his mother and then tried 10
bride him with q suit OF clothes 20
keep quiet.
a dozen witnesses have been
brought forward in the effort TO break
down Luiss testimony. Little Ike
the nine-year brother. who Is
standing by his father, declares tnst
Louis and his father were at ODDS, be-
cause Daddy" had whipped Louis Tor
stealing. Little Ike told OF numerous
troubles between Daddy" and Louis.
other witnesses testified against Louis.
The presence OF these little mountain
children and their conflicting stories
is pathetic in the extreme. Ike and
mis- little sister, Addie. are in Harris
onburg for the first time IN their lives.
They had never heard Of moving pic
lures. and when somebody took them
10 the picture show last night they
were bewildered and amazed. The 1T
tie girl is thirteen years old but very
simple and childish. The father. dress
ed in his rough mountain clothes. no
collar, his hair disheveled. his face
bearing q meaningless expression, Is
the object OF much comment
Mountain feuds and prejudlces are
so en.angled and interviewer that the
Jury has d hard task solving the case
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-12-09
PINE CAMP SENDS
APPEAL FOR AID
Would Enlarge Work for Indi-
gent Consumptives OF
Richmond.
MAY TAKE INClPIENT CASES
Work Heretofore Limited to Re-
moving Advanced Cases From
Bad Environment.

In a general appeal for assistance
Camp Society Of Virginia outlines liz
plans for extending the work Of Pine
Camp in the treatment of indigent COIL
sumptives. The report quotes many
authorities TO show that the conLf 81
Of tuberculosis is the most serious san
itary problem before the cities Il this
country. For every ConsunptiVe al
Pine Camp there is one .ss focus OF
disease in the city," writes Chiei
Health Oficer Levy in letter indoors
ing the work Of the association.
The society was founded in 1903 and
has now had its camp on city property
about two miles north Of Gintef PARK,
In operation for more than TWO years
1t is the only institution in or around
Richmond for the reception. segrega-
ton and treatment of indigeSs tuber-
cular citizens of Richmond. Prefer
ence has I'D TO this time been given "a
advanced cases, it being the object OF
the society to alleviate suffering and
TO remove from the community the
sources of contagion.
The State hospital at Catawoa IL
limited to incipient cases. where per-
sons who are able to pay very moderate
charges are received There are no
charges at Pine Camp. and no person
is admitted who Is able to pay his way
In other institutions.
Pine Camp was formally opened De-
cember /, 1910. and has been taxed TO
It's capacity ever since
Accept Inctpient Cases.
While the original purpose was 10
admit advanced cases only, the man
agement has determined to enlarge
the scope OF the work by making pro
vision for the reception OF incipient
cases also. The w oman's CLUB of Gin
ter Park has provided $4,000 toward
fund for a pavilion. which gift mem
Der OF the society has augmented by
a donation OF $1,000.
struction. It will cost about $4,000.
and when opened the capacity of the
camp will be about doubled. Re
ceipts OF the association since organ
ization amount to s21, S4S.74, including
$1,000 appropriated by the City Council
The other receipts are from the con-
tributions Of 252 individuals, fifey-
eight fraternal lodges, labor organi-
cations. church societies and from the
proceeds of entertainments and the
sale OF Red Cross stamps.
VIII Double Capacity.
When the new pavilion Is completed
the society will have plant represent
ing an investment of si7.5oo. not
counting the land, with capacity for
thirty-six patients. For the year just
closed the cost per patient per day was
90 cents, which is lower than the cost
of many other well-conducted institu-
tons of like character. No of1ioer OF
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-12-09

position with the Atlantic Coast Line,
with headquarters IN Norfolk.
Mrs. Frantz Nsylor and little Miss
Jean Naylor. OF Cambridge, Nd. are
guests OF Mrs. D. r. Midyette.
Mrs. J. Pinkney Wightman. who has
been visiting relatives In Baltimore,
has returned home.
! James Swift. o. Kentucky, has Join
ed Mrs Swift and children, who are
v'eiting his mother. Mrs. Matte Swift
The Christmas sale held Saturday
by the women of THE Ashland Church
was decided success, about $40 being
realized.
A. F. Steagar, OF Danviue. an old
Randolph Macon man. was here this
week visiting on the campus.
Mrs. J. Winfree Smith and Mrs. J.
Watkins Lee, Of Richmond, spent Fri
day and Saturday with friends here.
Miss Elizabeth Trevillian. who has
been the guest OF her sister. Mrs. John
Best. OF Warsaw, N c.. Will return
next week
Paul Biincoe. Of Norfolk, Is here for
for the eek-clc with his sisters
Misses Blincoe.
Miss Madge Chisholm. OF Birmlng-
ham. Ala, who is visiting her sister,
Mrs Bernard Guest IN Richmond. is
spending the weekend with Miss
Stuart Blanton.
Mr. and Mrs. Percy Montague Jr.
OF Richmond. are guests OF Mr. and
Mrs W. G Blanton-
Miss Julia Lorain. Of Richmond, was
visiting friends here to-day
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-12-09
HELD ON CHARGES
Of EMBEUlEMENT
Harry H. Palmer, Appointed
From Virginia, Will Be Tried
by Court-MartiaL

Philadelphia, Pa, December g.
Harry II. Palmer. an assistant pay
master. last attached to the navy
transport Prairie. will be tried by
court-martial at the navy yard hero
OF charges OF embezzlement falsehood,
submitting fraudulent returns to the
Bureau OF Supplies and Accounts and
, inefficient performance of duty. He
has been detached from the transport
which reached here yesterday. and 5
held under close arrest
The members OF the court have been
selected and probably Wi be ordered
to proceed here Monday.
For several months the assistant
paymsster has been attached to the
Prairie. during which time he made
the trip with that vessel to Panama
when $50 marines were taken there 10
assist in quelling the Nicarasusn
revolution Events prior TO and during
this trip led to a formal charge o.
embezzlement oy the Navy Depart
ment
The exact wording {, the charge or
the amount involved could not be Cd
tsined. but IL Is intimated that charges
have been pressed more because % the
fact Of the defalcation than the actual
amount 1t is an established poilcy
OF the Navy Department that no ohoer
less evidence. submitted previously 20
a board ~ Investigation Is OF eonsio-
cradle weight and strength
IL Is understood that the rigid In
vestigsticn into the recent disclosures
REGARDING the graft" prscticed %
conmiSsary stewards OF the battle
ships OF the Atlantic fleet led 20
tho<ough examination OF the accounts
and business OF all paymasters
Ar Palmer was appointed 20 the
nav corps from virginia. July 10. 1908
Uc has been attached % the Prairle
Tor two years. and stood nrst N
me grade Of assistant paymasters- lie
was to have been promoted. ana
would have received MS commission
a, passed assistant paynaster Titnin
Q few monthe-
The members % TIE court 20 try bin
are Payrnaster McGul Il Colds
borough. Pzymaeter Robert IL orr.
ana passed Assistant Paymastcr John
r O'MarA. philadelphia. Commander
q p MORGAN. Commander r. r Pol
lock. Commander G. =. Preston and
Lieutenant Commander Gilbert Chase.
pavTnaster william G. Ftte II Judge
advocate 81 the court
Assistant Paymastcr Frederick g
powcrdnd mas been detached from the
chester 70 relieve Mr.. Palmer on board
the Prsirie-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-12-09
BUSINESS STOPS
WHILE TRIAL IS ON
Litigation Over Sale OF Cow
Causes Excitement in
Lancaster.
AMOUNT INVOLVED IS $500
Three Justices OF Peace Preside,
and Same Number Of At
torneys Employed.
Especial to The Times -Dispatch. J

Lancaster. Va. December s.-The
trial OF case In a magistrate court
during the past week excited unusual
interest The case arose from the sale
OF a COW by a resident OF Nofthum-
berland 10 a resident of Lancaster.
During the trial Of the case all the
business houses Of the village were
closed, the Board OF Supervisors, who
were in session at the time, adjourned
nj the large courtroom was filled WIN
interested spectators. Three justices Of
the peace sat in the trial and three
attorneys were employed, though only
one took part in the case, which was
decided in favor Of the resident OF
Lancaster. The amount in dispute was
s..
One night last week an unknown
person set nre 20 dwelling mouse az
llillenbeck, near the mouth of the
Corotoman River. The fire was dis
covered near midnight By II. NJ Dog
Rett, who was on his way TO the
wharf He managed TO put II out DO
fore much damage had been zone The
floor Of the back porch had been sat
urated with coal oil The house, which
was unoccupied at the time. bad .e-
Gently been repaired for r. =. Norris.
who. with his family. had INTENDED 20
occupy II aboat the end of December.
no clue has yet been found leading 70
the incendiary.
Robert jenkins. wei-known citi-
sen OF Westmoreland. while unloading
railroad ties near honeswooc. In that
county. had one Of his legs broken
below the knee BY letting a tie iali
on it.
General John G. Eweli. formerly
Judge OF the County Court OF Lancas-
ter and Northum berland. and past
commander Of the Virginia Grand
Camp OF Confederate Veterans. IL re-
ported To be critically i'll at his nome
near Bertrand, on the Corotoman kiv-
g.
oysters IN all the rivers and coves
Of this section are reported to be
abundant, and In excellent condition.
bot so far the demand for them is
small and prices low. shippers have
been getting from 80 to IS cents a
bushel. according 20 quality. II IS ex-
pected that the approach OF the Christ
mas season and ccioer weather viii
increase both the demand and the
price.
The news that & charter has been
issued to a corporation 10 build a roaa
from old Point Comfort 20 fappahan-
rock. where il is to connect with the
proposed Northern Neck Railroad, has
revived the faintins hopes Of some
people OF this section that a railroad
may be built In some far-off age to
connect this favored region with the
outside yroriI Most people. however,
aye inclined 10 believe that IL will be
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-12-09
Conferred with Yolfon.

Greensboro. ~ c. December g..
United States District Attorney f. A.
Holton. when shown the statement
made by John II Carter st Nuskoesa
TO the effect that he did not know that
an inyeSti CATION was being made tne1
his affairs. made this comment
There must be some mistake about
that report for n repeated confer
enoes I found Carter TO be a very In
telEgeat man He was Before rzs
three times 70 explain his connection
with the Ashsvtlle bank I accorded
him and his attorney the privilege Of
reading the bill OF Indictment upon
which the grand jury reported yes
Lerday-
Carter also held several confsrencea
with 4 z R2ddert. the special gov
eminent accountant who furnished the
district attorney the dsza upon yn<oh
the Indictment vas based.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-12-09
MYSTERY ENVELOPS
MURDER OF STRANGER
Body of Unknown Man, With Bullet Hole in
Heart, Found in Kavine Near
RALEIGH.

delivery to John Hogan No one
knows anything of John Hogan
The dead man was evidently a we'll
dressed mechanic. and IL Is believed
that ne was shot to death and his body
carried long distance to the ravine.
where II was found half concealed In
briars and an old bark sack, and with
an old suit case. a whiskey bottle and
pack of cards lying near.
A coroner's jury may me i-npaneied
Monday or Tuesday to make special in
vestigation. although Coroner s. E.
Parks is as yet undecided about this
The murdered man appears to have
been about forty years old. and II Is
thought that he must have been a
stranger seeking employment with tha
Norfolk and Southern Railway force
near the city
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-12-09
Former Asheville Bank Presi-
dent, Under Indictment,
Maintains Innocence.
EXPECTS FULL ENUMERATION
Report as to Amount and Extent
of Transactions Grossly
Incorrect.

Muskogee, okla. December s.-John
H Carter, former president of the
American National Bank OF Asheville,
" C. indicted yesterday at Greensboro
on the charge o, misapplication OF the
funds Of the institution. maintains his
Innocence, declares the charge IS the
result of malice. and says the only
que stfon that ever came UP between
himself and associates IN ths bank was
IAN excess line OF accommodation ex-
tended 20 a corporation"
Carter has been IN Oklahoma FOR
several days assisting IN the organtza-
ton of q trust company.
y know nothing OF the so-callea
charges Carter said. but the report
as to the amount and character OF the
transactions is grossly Incorrect. The
only question that ever came up be
tween ne and ny associates was about
an excess line Of accommodation ex-
tended to a corporation in which
was interested as stockholder The
$40 0ao mentioned evidently refers 20
tbs. line. put up my personal col
lateral 70 secure that. aud there has
NOT been an open question or an unset
tlec item between ne and the bank
for nearly three years. and I continued
70 live IN Asheville. ala not know
that an investigation was being made
The charges, an certain. are brought
through malice OF members OF the
bank's board. whom I TIED % keep
out % the bank
Carter said he organized the con-
pany six years ago and owned the ma
jorfty Of the stock Tie resi sne3 IN
April 1910. he saif. against the wishes
Of the directors. ane went 10 New York
for q while
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-12-09

the society or attending physician re-
ceives any salary or compensation
The officers of the tuberculosis Camp
Society are as follows: Edmund Strud-
wick, president: James G. Tinsiey'
first vice-president; c. c. Pinckney'
second president: Fred w. Scott
treasurer: E. L. Hasker. secretary; DR..
z. c. Levy, chairman executive com
mfttee. Directors-Mrs John SHELTON
Williams, Mrs. Hunsdon Cary. Mrs I.
Crawford Redd. James R Gordon. Mrs
A. s. Buford. Miss Ella Buck, q w.
Hardwicke, r. H Harwood, 1. j. MAJ
cuse. Charles z. Brauer DR.. Ennion G.
Williams. James G. Ttnsley. Rev
Thomas Semmes. Fred ". Scott MISS
Frances B. Scott. DR.. John r W-.eat'
DR.. c. r. Robbins. Miss n. J. Minor.
J. z. Phillips. Jr.. Dr.. r w. Miller, DR..
E. C. Levy, c. C. Pinckney. Z. Strud-
wick
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-12-09

many years before the whistle OF the
railroad engine will startle the peo-
pie and farm animals OF the Northern
Neck Of Virginia.
The Rev. J. &. Harry. recently ap-
pointed preacher in charge Of the
Methodist churches IN the Lancaster
circuit. has arrived with his family.
and they are now comfortably quar-
tered in the parsonage here. Ar- Har-
~ comes from Drakes's Branch, in
Charlotte County, and succeeds the
Rev. T.. " Hartness, who is trans
ferred TO the East York Circuit, in
York County.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-12-09
NEWS OF ASHLAND
Especial to The Times-Dispatch

Especial 70 The Times Dlspatch-l
Ashland. Va. December s-Rev.
Richard V. Lancaster. OF the Union
Theological Seminary. has accepted a
call as pastor OF the Ashland Pres by
terrain Church. Mr.. Lancaster Is the
son OF Mr. and Mrs. Nat Lancaster
OF Ashla nd. and has many friends here.
who welcome him and wish him much
success in his new field
Mesdames John Plnner. o, Suffolk:
Otto Kern. Ellen Turner. John Hunter
and Benjamin James, of Richmond.
were here on Saturday to attend the
funeral OF Miss Ivy K. JLeake. which
took place from the Ashland Presby-
terrain Church at 3 +. IL
Robert W. Narye has accepted a
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-12-09
GRAND JURY NOT
READY TO REPORT
Especial to The Times-Dispatch.l

Especial to The mes-Dispatch.l
Bristol. Va, December s.-The Rus
sell grand fury. which Is investigating
election Irregularities. Is not expected
to make It's report until late IN tho
week. as an adjournment was taken
Saturday until Wednesday. While its
findings are as yet q matter of sur
mise. II Is currently reported that
evidence has been adduced that a cam
paign fund of $500 was used in that
county. 1t Is intimated that a num-
Der Of indictments will be returned
in this connection
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-12-09
rsoecial TO The Times-Dispatch-l

Especial 10 Inc lltneo- OiSPo'
Raleigh. n. c., December s--Com-
plete mystery envelops the discovery
OF an unknown murdered man found
Saturday evening near CaraIeign-
mill village south OF the city. with
bullet hole through his heart and an
other through hts left thigh The BODY
was viewed during the by q large num-
her OF people. none OF whom could
identify the man. Coroner s. E. Park.
communicated with the makers of a
suit Of clothes the man was wearing
which had the mark John Hogan
inside the breast pocket, and FOUND
that the suit was made to measure BY
g Philadelphia firm. who shipped X TO
knight & Rilboa, at Middlesex. on the
Norfolk and Southern Railway, for
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-12-09
KATAHDTN BADLY DAMAGED.
Monitor Tallahassee Fires at Targe
Erected on Deck

Norfolk. Va. December s-Aster
badly damaging the ran KstzAdin
when she opened fire AZ a tsrxes
erected on the deck % the old ship
OF Friday In Chesapeake Bay. the
monitor Tallahassee returned TO Nor
folk to-day.
IRE TARGET. made 81 a new kind %
amor plate. was erected IN the SHAPE
Of furreL several chickens aud
sucks we're Imprisoned IN the tur-ets
ara = me 81 these were found alive
after the shooting.
one shell from the Ta1ahsssee II
reported 70 have tern og hole IN
~ deck OF the cid ram She VIII b>
toued back 70 the Norfolk Navy ~
tugs.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-12-09

Ashevins. y c. December s-John
II Carter. FORMER president % the
American National Bank. % this city.
IN a teiegraphfc statement to the Citi-
zen tonight. declared that the intict-
nen;s against bin By a Federal grand
Jury ~ Greensboro yesterday were
not an Indication % guilt. and thai ~
would Be fully exoneratcd from al
charges OF wfifui vrongdoing IN con
nectfon with HE management % TIE
Ashevius bank.
Mr.. Carter sasd IN part
Nearly three years have clas SD
since tie acts compiasusd Of n TIE IN
dicfrnents I have continued - reside
IN Ashevfiie. and during ne r-rird
mentioned the directors. executive
committee and stockhclders % re
American National Bank have heid
nearly Zoe regular s~syfons soa Is
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-12-09

Colonial Days will be mailed from The Times-D
Christmas if YOU desire.
An artisticaIy engraved Christmas card Will be er
at the direction Of the purchaser.
Brighten your friends Christmas by sending cop,
for the good cheer and pleasure Of your own household
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-12-09

Blue and silver binding. Beautifully illustrate
ture of the DAYS when Nirgina-not yet the Mother
This book is full of picturesque, noble and 10y
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-12-13

Jimmie Cox should lose nc time In
announcing who is to be his private
secretary when he becomes governor.
Every week since the election the es.
teemed Columbus papers have an
nouncd q different "sure thing" Last
week Bill Finley was the hot tip," and
this week Former Mayor Burkhart Of
Dayton Is touted az "the best bet" Per-
haps 1t doesn't make much difference
anyhow-Jimmie will be the real
thing"
When the trials Of the indicted poll
ticians over at Steubenville. for alleg-
ed violation of the corrupt practices
act. come Off, among the questions that
will be settled Is whether the hauling
of voter to the polls comes within
the inhibition of the law. II Is a very
important question. as some people
never get ride on any other occasion,
and It Is rather tough to deprive them
of a Once-a-year Joy ride.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-12-13
Many Witnesses Present To
Testify In The Case
Suit For AlmOny Filed By
FfedcficktOWn Woman
Other Items Of Interest From
The Temple Of Justice

The case Of Ohio vs. Charles Foster,
charged with burglary and larceny,
was called in the court of common
pleas Thursday morning. The state
was represented by Prosecuting At.
torney l.. T. Cromley. and State Fire
Marshall John w. Zuber of Columbus.
The defendant was represented by
william M. Rooms, Harry G. Devin
and q. B. Ferenbaugh.
When the case was called the at
tOrneys for the defendant filed plea
In bar in which II was stated tnat at q
former term of common pleas court
the defendant was tried on charge
Of burglary and larceny and that the
Jury returned verdict of guilty for
larceny but not for burglary. 1t was
claimed by the defendants attorneys
that the state Is again attempting to
try the man on the charge Of burglary
when he was found not guilty Of this
charge by a former jury.
The states attorney Immediately
filed q demurrer and the same was
overruled by Judge Seward.
Most all the morning was taken up
by the attorneys In argument over the
plea IN bar filed by the defendant.
Late Thursday morning the plea In
bar was overruled by Judge Seward
and the jury was sworn ut 11:1O
o'clock A large number OF witness.
Oh will testify In the case,
o
Suit For AIimony--
In the court of common pleas OF
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-12-13
uAMt
Of All Kind Nay Be Pro-
teCted Three Years

Protection. throughout the rear Tor
all game for the next three years II
probable, according to the brovislons
Of Q bill which, II was announced ves-
terday by the state fish and game com
mission. may be introduced At the
coming session Of the Legislature. The
proposed measure is being advocated
by gun clubs, oranges and farmers
associations.
Even the prolific rabbit would be
shielded from the marksmanship Of
hunters II the proposed bill becomes
law. This bill, however. would be aim.
ed particularly at quail. which reports
over the state say are Fast disappeaf>
ing and unless given long period OF
protection eventually will become ex-
tinct-- Columbus Journal.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-12-13
+ f. !. !. 1. i. j. i. j. !. + \. I. +
+ DEATHS +
+ + /. j !. !. Il 4. + + 1. + +
Mira. Mary Enriewiue

Mrs. Mary Enrlewine died At her
home In Bladensburg Tuesday after
noon at o'clock after "A long illnoss
resulting from heart trDubie, She
was 72 years Of age at the time of her
death. The funeral at the Disciple
church In Bladensburg Thursday
morning ut 10 o'clock. ilN Simins
eoficiatilg. Interment In the Oennis
church cemetery.