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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-07-19
THEY SPLIT OVER
DENOUNC|NG I. R.
REPUBLICANS ARE UNABLE TO
AGREE IN r., &. AND l.
INVESTIGATION.

WASHINGTON. July is.--Inabiitty
10 determine how strong shall be the
denun ciatien of Colonel Roosevelt for
his alleged aid 10 the steel trust In
the purchace Of the Tennessee Coal
and Iron company Is the rock upon
which the Republican members of the
Stanley investigating committee have
split, Representative Gardner, OF
Massa c thu; etts. at the meeting OF the
Republicans of the committee today
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-07-19
NEWS OF south RICHMOND
Y. fss> H.n

Colston, rector of the Holy Comforter
church this morning at 1890 o'clock.
The burial wiki be In Riverview. Be
sides a loving and devoted husband
she leaves three devoted children.
Florence X. and w. S. Doughty. and
Mrs r. E. Walsh, also one brother,
w. r. Burgess, of Washington, d. G.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-07-19
small Fire.

4 small FIRE in the sawdust room
Of the plant Of the Miller Manntac-
turing company last night did about
s25 worth Of damage. The fire was
discovered by one OF the clerks about
SIS o'clock and Immediately SUM
moned engine No. ! 3. 1t took only
a few minutes to extinguish the blaze
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-07-19
ch.ra.d With pisordsrly.

William Moore was arrested yestee.
day on charge OF being disorderiy
and resisting Special Officer Powell. q
Henrico county. yesterday at the Herr.
mitage Golf club. II
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-07-19
Death of Mrs. ts.os,ie.

Mrs, Laura Ellen Crostic. VIE OF
William f. Crostic, died yesterday
shortly after noon in hes home, East
Eleventh street. She was member
OF Lily council, Daughters OF Liberty.
The funeral will be conducted Sat
nrday morning al 10 o'clock from the
acknowledgement Baptist church. The
burial will be In Maury cemetery.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-07-19
Persons Is.

Miss Isabel Saunders will leave
Sunday for Ocean View, where she
NAL spend two .weeta. 10. !.
Misses Virginia Jones and Mabel
Woody are spending week at the.
"Nansemond cottoge." in Ocean View.
Mrs. J. r. Tucker, who has been
haperoning a gay party OF young peo-
pie at Virginia Beach, has returned
home. Among those who were In
the party were Mrs. Irene Baber. Miss
Eva Agner. Miss Louise Tucker. and
Messrs. ], NJ. Martin. r, A. Martin
and Jenifer Davis.
Miss Eva Agner, Of Cynthiana. Ky"
Is visiting Miss Louise Tucker. at
Forest HILL
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-07-19
Put Under Bond.

J. Debrito was arrested yesterday
morning on charge of raising
disturbance in his house and neglect
ing his wife and children on com
plant made by his son-in-law. l.. w
Bass. He was taken before Justice
II. A. Maurice In Police court, part
III, and required to furnish bond
OF $20o for his good behavior for one
year The bond was furnished.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-07-19
Charles III. Diggs.

NORFOLK, VA, July 1s.-Char.es
II. Diggs, a local retired merchant.
known as the pioneer confectioner of
the city. wealthy and one of the best
known citizens of this section. died
early this morning from heart trouble
at the Brant house. Stamford, n. ".
in the Catskill mountains. He was 3
native of Portsmouth. and Is survived
by a wife, formerly Miss Mary Wealth
erley, Baltimore; a brother, c. G..
Diggs, Portsmouth, and sister, Mrs.
William Emmerson, Portsmouth.
Mr.. Diggs was slxty-two years OF
age The body Will be taken to
Portsmouth for burial
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-07-19

ROCKY MOUNT. VA. July Is
Or. J. A. Norman, a highly esteem
ed and prominent physician of Hale
ford, died Tuesday afternoon or
Brights disease, aged about seventy
years. He was native of Bedford
county. where ne began the practice
of medicine. lie married a Frank
lin girl, Miss Kate Price. and prac-
ticed medicine in Franklin for forty
years
Dr Norman stood high In his
profession and had large practice.
HIS death was great ioss to the
community. Or. Moorman leaves, be-
sides his wife, the following chill
dren: Mrs, Thompson. wife of DR.. w
NJ Thompson, of Stevensnurg; Mrs.
Morgan, wife OF DIR. Luctan Morgan,
ot Anherst. Misses Willie. Grace and
Kathleen Ntoorman. Of Haleford; Dr.
Hope Mortnan, Of the Valley OF VIZ
ginia: Mr.. Waven Norman, OF
Roanoke. and Messrs, Carter ani
Chapman Norman. of HaIeford.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-07-19
OBITUARY
E.r.r.l Of Mira. Doughty.

The funeral Of Mrs. Irene Burgess
Doughty. who died at the residence OF
her husband. Enoch 7. Doughty. will
be conducted by the Rev. A. Vaughan
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-07-19
INQUEST BRINGS
or NOTHING new
JURY FINDS TWO GIRLS CAME TO
THEIR DEATHS WHEN STRUCK
by TRAIN.
POPULAR COUPLE WEBS
PETERSBURG GAS COMPANY AN
NOUNCEs ANOTHER REDUC-
TON IN RATES TO GO INTO
EFFECT AT ONCE.
Virginian Bureau,


PETERSBURG, VA, July to-
Coroner Leigh held an inquest today
TO determine the cause of the death
of Ruth and Blanch EVERY, who
were. killed yesterday morning at the
Grossman siding, in Chesterfield coun-
ty, near this city. The inquest was
held in the Hastings court room and
was not concluded until 2:45 O'Clock
this afternoon. Several lawyers were
in attendance. one OF them being Will
liam b. McFiwaine. attorney for the
Atlantic Coast Line railroad.
The first witness was Engineer No
lie. of the train. who testified that
he blew his whistle for the crossing.
ana that the fireman rang the bell.
lie was on the right side of the en-
CINE and did not see the horse and
wagon until the accident occurred.
w. A. Shalax, the fireman, said
he saw the horse and wagon con-
tanning the two children when about
thirty yards from the crossing The
horse seemed to stop and then start "a
again. He called TO the engineer to
apply the emergency brakes, which
was done. Both children were thrown
into the air on his side OF the en-
Gine.
Mrs. Cadmus Archer said she saw
the oldest girl whipping the horse,
the horse having stopped on the
track. She did not hear the train
blow for the crossing.
Mrs. o, r. Ambick testified that she
heard the train blow for the cross
ing. Several other witnesses testi-
ned.
The jury rendered a verdict TO the
effect that the two girls came 20
their deaths from multiple internal
injuries. received by being hit or
struck by the Cannon Bali train at
Cheeseman's crossing. In Chesterfield
county
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Wallace c. Warner.

LEXINGTON. VA, July is.-The
body of Wallace G. Warner, who died
Tuesday night at 1vor, Va, was
brought to Lexington, his old home,
and buried this afternoon. DR.. Al
fred r. Graham and DR. Charles
Manley officiated. Accompanying the
body from Ivor were Mrs Warner.
Miss NJ. Kate Warner and Messrs
Johnston, Taylor and Saunders.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-07-19

Last evening at 7:30 O'Clock at the
manse of the Second Presbyterian
church. the Rev. ]. A. Mcclure Off
ciating. Miss Grace Horne and David
Hawkins. a well known young couple
of this city. were married The bride
was attended by her sisters. Misses
Elizabeth ard Josephine Horne. Mir,
and Mrs Hawkins lett for Northern
bridal trip
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-07-19
Infant Dies.

| Vincent Joseph Delgrande. infant
son of Mrs Margaret G. Delgrande,
died this morning at his mothers resi-
dence in Blandford.. The funeral will
take place tomorrow morning at 10
O'Clock from st. Josephs Catholic
church.
The funeral of the late Edward
Gordon Mann Will take place ton1or-
row afternoon at $50 O'Clock from
Blandford Methodist church.
Adjutant Woods, of the Salvation
Army. will be transferred from this
city July 2sth. but does not know yet
, where he Will be sent. The heads OF
the Salvation Army in Richmond.
Petersburg. Newport News, Roanoke
and Portsmouth, will be changed on
that date. and AdJutaBt Woods will
be transferred TO one OF these places.
The many friends of Adjntant Woods
in this city will regret to learn OF his
coming departure. and viii wish him
success in his new field of labor.
Reduction in Price.
According TO promise made some
/ time ago. the Petersburg Gas com
pany announces that from July LIST
price of gas TO consumers, This is the
second reduction in the price OF gas.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Walter Brunei cele-
| brated the fortieth anniversary OF
their marriage. at their residence in
Halifax street last evening, and many
friends called 10 pay their respects.
and wish the couple many returns.
The advertising committee of the re-
tail merchants association met to-
night al the Elks home. on Tabb
street, and discussed plans for promot-
| ing the interests of the association.
| Those present We're Chairman r. A.
Cloudy and l.. A. Rosenstock, W. c.
! Godsey, C. c. Cashon and stanton
! Pitcher
| The annual excursion of the High
! Street Methodist church Sunday
/ school will he run to ocean View,
| Thursday, August LIST.
/ Mrs. Frank A. owen and daughter,
/ Mrs r. r. King, have gone to Ashe-
! vile, y. C., TO spend the summer.
!. Mg,. and NGs ", A. R1lstsn have w.
turned from two weeks visit 10
Ocean View.
| Austin Clements is spending this
/ week at Ocean View.
! Mrs. John W. Poole continues i'll at
! her residence in Liberty street.
! Tom Holden, Of Blackstone. for
mer we'll known Petersburger, is Wis
| iting friends here.
/ Treasurer Hargrove, OF Dinwiddie
! county, was here today OF business.
/ This morning Adjutant Woods. of
the Salvation Army. and his helpers
took party OF poor children for a
days outing at Ferndale park. The
party had a most enjoyable time.
Otis Walker, Of Richmond, is visit
I ing relatives in Washington street.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-02-20
GARDNER MUST ANSWER
TO CHARGE OF FELONY

NEW YORK. Feb. 19.--Former State
Senator Frank j. Gardner, arratGned to-
day tho charge of conspiracy 10 dc
fraud Samuel i. Haslett, All aged re-
cluse, OF his half million dollar estate
while on his sick-bcd, was placed under
n new and more serious charge before he
left the couvtroom-that of felony
The new warrant. issued on AN afli-
davit made by John s.. Lord. attorney
for Uaslett, alleges that Gardner obtain ed
the signatures to the wills In the case
and the power Of attorney under false
pretcnses "wel knowing" according to
Lords affidavit, "that Haslett was mem
tally incompetent Of comprehending the
nature of his act"
C;ardncr's bail was raised TO $4,000,
which he furnished.
The condition of Mr.. Haslett, who is
still confined in his bed In his gloomy
house Of mystery" in Brooklyn, was
much improved tonight, according To his
physician.
George II Decker. the nurse. was ar
rested not long ago. charged with at
tempting TO bribe juror NO in the Is,
II Scheftels case. He was confined in
the Tombs FOR a week. and It was on
his affidavit that George Graham Rice
was held without bail.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-02-20
CHALONER TRIES TO
PROVE HIS SANITY
Long-Delayed Action Begun
in Court by Man Who ES-
capped From Asylum.

NEW YORK. Feb, l9.-ln the supreme
court today was begun the lond- pending
action of John Armstrong Chnloner TO re-
cover from Thomas r. sherman, as
committee Of the estate. the properly
left Chaloncr by his father
The estate. which is valued at about
81 900, 000. was taken from Chdloners con-
troll In 1899 when he was committed to
Bloomingdale asylum for the, insane;
ChaIoner escaped from the asylum and
since has lived In Virginia.
Originally Chaloncrs name was Chan
Ter, He is closely related To the Astor
family and Is a brother OF former Lieu
tenant Governor Lewis Stuyycsant Chan
ler. William Astor Chsner, and Robert
w Chanler. whose marriage TO Lima Cav
alicrI and their domestic difficulties
caused a sensation Chaloncr once was
tho husband Of Amclie Tuves, the wroter.
who is the Russian Princess Trouble tsl<cy,
He changed his name TO Chaloner in
1905
Chalonor's chief counsel. Frederick n.
Ware, today outlined his clients case,
charging d gigantic conspiracy on the
part Of Chaloncr's relatives 10 gain con
troll OF his property and TO have him kept
In an asylum.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-02-20
COOPER AND "BRIDE"
REMAIN IN HIDING
V International News Service.

By International News Service.
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. l9-''Sir''
Harry Westwood Cooper, alias Ernest
Moore Chadwick. alias DR.. Milton Abrs
ham, the accomplished crook, who de
parted from Oakland last week with
Miss Anna Nilbrath as hIs bride" and
who. after several futile attempts to cash
bogus paper. IL Keeping out Of sight al
though his movements have been traced
TO Seattle. At this place Cooper is
known TO have purchased tickets for
Vancouver, using the name of Murphy" 4"
Cooper NAV have taken n steamer for
Mexico, Australia or the Orient, and his
bride" may be with him ON the high
seas, stlll ignorant Of his true charac-
ter. On the other hand. tho pair may
have taken one Of several different lines
for some destination In Canada, where
Cooper could hide until tho hue and cry
over his latest escapade dies down. Cap
tain of Detectives Peterson OF Oakland
Is flooding tho north and northwest with
kilograms and pictures OF the fugitive
and his wife" and he has hope OF ap-
pretending the pair before long.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-02-20
REBELS DEFEATED
BY MEXICAN TROOPS
ZapatistaS Entrenchcd About
Santa Maria Driven Out
by General Robles.

MENICO CITY, Feb. IA battle in
which more men were engaged than in
any conflict since tho Zapata revolt began
was being fought near Cuernavaca when
last reports were received from there at
noon today. Early this morning General
Robles opened an attack on Zapatistas
entrenched In and about Santa Maria.
He used artillery freely and al last re-
ports had driven the rebels from the
tried 10 defend No estimate CT casual
ties are given.
Fasqulstas in the north have received
their serious defeat in the fighting, near
san Pedro, short distance northeast of
Torreon. An encounter Saturday night
was followed by another yesterday and
II was not until An engagement this
morning that the rebels finally were re-
pulsed.
The rebels had attempted three times
10 take the little town, but were held
back by 2S0 federalS commanded by Col
onel Emilio Madero, brother OF the presi-
dent.
FIfty-seven rebel dead were left on the
field. The government losses We're not
given. Colonel Madero this morning re-
ceived the support OF 300 federals under
General Teller.
The wires between here and Torreon
we're cut again today. but not before
assurances were received. according TO
government information. that the Carri =
son there had been Increased to approx
nately 1000 men. The destruction OF three
bridges again leaves the town practically
isolated.
Reports from Durango are that the
garrison OF eighty men was augmented by
225 fedcrals yesterday.
The question Of restricting tho liberty
OF the press was again discussed today
by members or the permanent commission
OF congress, without result. IL was reliably
stated that the executive will place be =
fore this body formally n measure for
such restriction, which Will come before
the regular meeting OF tho commission
next Thursday.
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tional warfare had been violated and pre-
pared to forward a complaint 10 The
Hague Tribunal. But Sir Grippe rocked
little of this. He merely shifted at such
things and in answer at once sent strong
scouting parties out to occupy all the
strategic positions on the island Then
he settled back and defied everybody and
prepared to spend the winter.
Now it so happened that there was GER
tain valiant knight yclept Sir Doc. Many
times had Sir Doc and Sir Grippe met in
the jcusts and many times had Sir Doc
worsted Sir Grippe. There was bitter
rivalry between them.
When Sir Doc heard that Sir Grippe had
landed on the island he snote his hip and
quoth I'll have ado with Sir Grippe" In
stantly fierce battle began. and for days
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-02-20
Only a Personal View.

Senor Ospina's communication to The
state department, admittedly his personal
views, II was said by some diplomats,
probs bly, would he confirmed By the CO.
lombian government. This is assumed
from the fact that Senior Ospjna is a
political leader in tho republic 1t was
he who nominated and practically placed
In office the president OF Colombia.
severance OF diplomatic relations is
looked for as assured unless the United
States indicates Willingness 10 submit
differences 10 arbitration, which prac-
tically is Colombis's ultimatum.
As far as Mexico is concerned Senor
Martinez Crespo, the Mexican enbas =
sador, had not received tonight any word
from the foreign office about Secretary
knox's trip. lie declared, however. that
he expected tomorrow To receive adviccs
assuring To Mr.. Knox hearty welcome,
IL tho secretary should find it con-
vcnlent To visit that republic.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-02-20
SPECIAL GRAND JURY
TO CONDUCT INQUIRY
Rumor That a "School for
Witnesses" Has Been Con-
Quoted for Packers.

CHICAGO, Feb. ia special grand
Jury was empanelled and sworn before
Judge Lands today. It was said it
would investigate whether counsel fol
the meat packers, now on trial, or any
one on their behalf or In the interest
Of the defendants had conducted A
"school for Witnesses
1t was declared that rigid inquiry
would be made to determine If there
exist sufficient grounds to warrant the
return Of indictments for the obstruc-
tion of Justice.
The theory on which the investiga,
tion is said to be based is that wit
nesses, most Of whom are the present
employees Of the packing companies
have been questioned regarding testi,
mony to be given when they are called
to the stand.
The government many times has
pointed out that il was at a disadvan-
tage in that most of the witnesses
chiefly are hostile witnesses from whom
little voluntary information could be
hoped.
District Attorney Wilkerson refused
TO discuss the new grand jury or its
object II was noted that exceptional
care marked the selection Of the Jurors
bv Judge Lands. 4 msspelled name
III inc SUMMONS WAS SulHclcDI cause IOl
the court TO dismiss the vepremap.
The investigation was placed in
charge of Assistant District Attorney
Robert w. c. Childs who had charge
Of the investigation which led TO the
Indictment Of the ten packers now on
trial.
1t is reported that witnesses before
the original grand jury were closely
questioned bv persons associated with
the defendants after they had testified
before the grand Jury, How far this
alleged questioning was carried, it is
said will be one OF the angles which
the special grand jury will seek to de
termipe Although no witnesses were
heard by the special grand jury at its
first session it was reported that gov
ernment secret service men and pack.
ers' employees who have already tes-
titled in the packers trial have been
subpoenaed.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-02-20
Church May Mediate.

An interview between Archbi=hop Ire
land Of ST. Paul and the president AT the
White House tonight led TO r report that
high church officials in this country sym
government TO obtain arbitration and
were seeking TO smooth out difficult es
between the two countries
When he left the White House, Arch :
bishop Ireland declined to discuss the
purpose OF his visit, nor would he say
how long he had talked with the presi-
dent.
II talked with the president" he said
and We got through That's all | can
say"
The report that church influence might
he nj work 10 settle the differences was
based largely on the fact that Senior
Ospina, the Colombian minister brought
letters 10 both Cardinal Gibbons and
Archbishop Ireland from Dr. Ragones
the papal egate at Bogota, Colombia,
which IS the only country i'm this hcmls.
pherc where the church and state are
unified.
Senor Ospina Is known TO have beer
In communication with Archbishop Ire
land during his visit here, but would moi
divulge the nature OF his conferences.
Another report current tonight wa,
that Secretary or State Knox had In
tended when stopping at Cariagena
Colombia, 10 suggest that a commission
tive OF Colombia and one from the Unite
states 10 adjust all differences and ir
the event Of q disagreement the presi.
dent OF a South American republic wa,
10 decide
This proposition is known TO De IN.
which insists on 4 different tribunal. pre-
fcrTably The Hague. This report. how.
ever. Was not confirmed Al the state de-
paTtmept
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-02-20

Knight, named Sir Grippe,
cousin-german to Sir Satan.
He noticed the sad state Of
the defenses on the little is-
land and his eyes sparkled
with evil. glee,
81 will have ado with yon
island" quoth he, and so with
a few hundred million OF his
trusty followers he swooped
down and captured the island
without losing a single Mi
crobe. The hostile army land
ed and occupied an eminence
situated at a point marked A
on the map.
Instantly there was great
excitement. The local militia
thought the rules of interna-
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-02-20

the roar and din OF
combat ragged up
and down the island.
Microbes by the
million were slain
and still Sir Grippe
h el d h e m a i n
points of vantage.
&C a d z o o X ST.
quoth Sir Doc, as
he opened fire with
some of his l3-inch
pills. I'll have
at him some more -
Finally, Sir
Grippe began to re-
treat. fighting bat
ties at strategic
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-02-20

reparatlou for the outrage to the repub-
lie OF Colombia Unless this is done, VIC
cannot expect the friendship or the trade
of our sister republics in Central and
South America. The committee on for
eign affairs will proceed diligently with
the investigation"
Mr.. Suffers remarks are In conflict
with what is said to be the attitude OF
the state department toward Colombia s
demand for arbitration OF the dispute
growing out OF the partition OF Panama,
IL being held by this government that
any difference in connection with the
affairs were wholly between Panama and
Colombia, and that the United States as
a third party has nothing to arbltrate.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-02-20

siderately kept away from
the peaceful shores Of this GER
tain small island. In conse-
quence OF these years OF i'm
munity, the island became
somewhat careless. The night
watch slept at MS post, the
standing army sat around
playing poker, the sentinels
seldom stood guard and the
Notifications were absolutely
deserted Discipline was at a
low ebb. What's the use of
spending money on defenses'"
quoth the general. Nobody
intends TO invade US
Now, it so happened that
there was a certain wicked
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-02-20
Troops Ordered Out.

In the two hours between II
tacks Sheriff Williams telegraphe
governor to send troops and a
Vile militia company was ordcre'
This order was cOuntermauded
however, when Williams infome
governor that he believed he coul(
die the situation, II
Eyerson was killed on the MD
February 10, when he was Il
from n Nashville, Chattanooga
Louis train near Bellebuckle, 4
He had tried to quiet boistefou
arocs in tho 'Jim Crow y car.
If Is stated that the mob was
mp largely of persons from Nasl
most of them employees OF the
road, Governor Hooper has ole
reward Of $500 each for the ca
and conviction Of the mob membe