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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-04
LIMESTONE HEARING
AGAIN POSTPONED

Hearing OF the petition of the State
Farmers institute against the rail-
roads of Virginia In the matter of
the rates on crushed limestone. which
was set for February 9Th, has been
again postponed by the State cor
poration commission. this time until
February 18th. The railroads filed
a written answer to the complaint of
the farmers on the day set for the
hearing previously, which brought
about continuance to the eth. The
pith of the case Is the complaint OF
the farmers that the railroads prom
Used to institute certain reductions In
rates. and all OF them have not kept
their PROMISE These named In the
complaint. are: Atlantic Coast Line.
Baltimore and Ohio, Louisville and
Nashville. Norfolk-Southern. New
York, Pennsylvania and Norfolk. and
Danville and Western.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-04
MEL SON MURDERER
PUZZLES PHYSICIANS

Harvey Fitzgerald. sentenced in
Nelson County Circuit court to eigh-
teen years in the penitenttary for the
murder of Miss Flora Boiling. has
been brought to the States prison
from the Jail at Charlottesville. where
he was taken for safe-keeping.
The physical condition OF Fitzger-
the prison. shrdlu etao ko. dadSfGp
aid is puzxling the physicians al
tho prison. The prisoner Is sup
posed to have suffered two strokes
OF paralysis recently. He walks with
lifYiculty. and has but little. use OF
his legs. but physicians have not de-
termined whether he IL victim OF
paralysis or nervousness. He Is now
in the prison hospital.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-04
MEN OF ALIASES
HELD BY POLICE

Charles johnson and c. E. Wheai-
ter, MEN of many aliases who claim
to be half brothers, were brought
before Justice Crutchfieid in Police
court yesterday on charges of being
suspicious characters. suspected of
larceny. On request of Detectives
Bolton and Gentry the case was post
poned until February 18th.
BY the time the case is called in
Police court again the detectives be-
Iieve that they have sufficient proof
to charge the two with the larceny
OF 1850 worth of furniture, which
was obtained on the installment plan
from q furniture firm in Washing
ton. u. C.
The two men were arrested by the
officers on order Of Chief OF Detec-
tives r. +. Mcmahon. who had learned
that they were men of many aliases
and had put some of them into use
in attempting to secure positions with
the Virginia Railway and Power
company. The men claim GAINESVILLE.
w. Va. as fhesr home.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-04
TO REOPEN BROAD
STREET ED|F|CE
REV. TUDOR AND REV. HATCHER
WILL. PREACH AT SPECIAL
SERVICES.

The Sunday school room of the
Broad-Street Methodist church has
been beautiful and furnished with
modern equipment. Workmen have
been busy there during the past I'VE
weeks, but everything will be In readi-
ness for the reopening exercises on
next Sunday. A special program OF
services for the whole day has been
arranged.
AT the IL o'clock service, Rev. w.
V. Tudor. y. D.. who was pastor of
Broad-Street church for four years
and afterwards pastor OF Centenary
church. will preach. Rev. s. c. Hatch
er, who was for some time pastor OF
Broad Street church will preach at
night. A special program OF music
and short addresses has been planned
for the Sunday school service, which
win begin at $3.50 o'clock.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-04
PASS ON COMPROMISE
PROPOSITION TOMORROW

stockholders OF the Richmond.
fredericksburg and Potomac rail-
road are called to meet In the gen.
efAl Offices Of the company at IL
o'clock tomorrow morning to consid-
or the proposed compromise with
the State OF Virginia In the famous
tax controversy. In the event that
the stockholders ratify the PROPOSE
ton, which Is regarded a. foregone
conclusion, State Auditor Moore has
served notice that he viii not ac-
cept the money unless forced 10 do
80, for the reason that this constitu-
sion forbids the settlement by COM
promise of any debt due the State
OF less than the full amount OF the
obligation. II the stockholders de-
cline - rattfy the agreement, the
case will pursue 'its dsvious way
through tho United States Supreme
court. upon whose calendar It now
reposes.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-04
YOUNG MEN SENT
TO GRAND JURY

Charged with being an accomplish
OF Henry and Kirk PeKran, twOs nine-
teen-year-old youthe. who have con-
feaeed to number Of recent rob-
berries in the heart Of this city. =. L.
Loving. twenty years old. WAS held
yesterday Tor the grand jury by jus
tice CrutchfieJd when the case was
The ypuths have several charges
against them, among them being that
Of plundering the Times building,
Tenth and Bank streets, and several
other nearby buildings.
I. Since the arrest OF the trio OF
youths part nf tho loot has been
located Nv .he police cfficerA
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-04
INSPECTOR BUTLER
AFTER BAD HOUSES
RECOMMENDS THAT BUILDINGS
ON TENTH STREET BE
REMOVED.

After fully investigating the condi-
ton OF the buildings at Nos. 62s-5aa
North Tenth street, yesterday, Build
ink inspector Butler informed the
owners OF tho buildings to at once
make extensive repairs. or remove the
buildings. The houses at that point
are frame. y AccordIng TO the inspector
there Ii IittiS that can be done toward
rkcontructi0n. He believes that the
best thinga@o be done Il to tear down
the huildin4G 1,
IAN inspSctton OF the building Al
the northwebt corner OF Ninth and
Broad streoes, was also made.
This building. said Inspector But
Ter, rs In bad shape. and should be
removed. recommend that the oc-
cupants set, out. and that q new build
Ing be placed theirs"
thews 10 erect 4 brick woFkship In the
rear OF No. 404-4os North Addison
street. to cost tails.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-04
JAILED FOR STEALING
FROM COMMISSIO NER

George Perry, negro, was SEN
fenced to sixty days in Jail yesterday
in Justice Crutchfleid's court for his
Police Commissioner r. w. Thomas,
zoos Grove avenue. Sunday night
Leila Woodbridge. q servant In Com
missioner Thomas. home, was given q
like sentence for planning the rob-
berry.
When Commissioner Thomas heard
q noise In the rear Of his home Sum
day night he went to the kitchen TO
investigate, and arrived just In time
10 detect Perry going out Of the door
With 8 bundle under his arm. The
negro was captured and turned over
to Detective L. N. Clarke.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-04
SUIT IS SETTLED
BY A COMPROMISE
RAILWAY AND POWER COMPANY
PAYS 81, 900 FOR DEATH OF
MIR. ROBERTSON.

In accordance with an agreement of
both sides, the jury in Hastings court,
part. Ii, yesterday afternoon render
ed a verdict of 1900 for the plain
tiff in the damage suit OF Sidney j.
Robertson. administrator OF Willard
j. Robertson. deceased. against the
Virginia Railway and Power company.
The case was scheduled for hearing
today, but owing to the agreement of
both on a compromise the jury was
asked by attorneys for the street car
company to bring in the above YER
dict. %ts sest
Willard ]. Robertson sustained In
turies on October 2ath last when he
fell from Hull street car. near Rail-
road and Huh streets, from which he
died the next day. His administrator
8. j. Robertson, entered suit for &c.
600 damages. In the declaration the
plaintiff brought forth that the tracks
near the Atlantic Coast Line railway
crossing was at the time of the acct
dent unsafe and insecure.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-04
C.xalcssrS,nse Continued.

Justice Efutchneid yesterday In Po-
lice court continued the hearing Of
Charles D. aHtraus. charged with sell.
inE cigarettes 10 Fred Jones. Jr., un-
III FebruAty 18th. a deciston win
held on t1als date In the case against
p. +. Pemberton. CHARGED with . Sim
liar ofE1nst.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-04
Heirs Transfer Property.

Heirs to the estate left by Douglas
Baird yesterday fled deed OF bar
gain and sale with Clerkk Walter Du
Val, Hastings court. part III, trans
ferring thirty-three feet of ground on
Perry street, near Twelfth street. to
Hattie wilkinson: consideration, $40
and other valuables.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-04
s.nerintenAente q Feanptea.

Superintendent OF Public Inatruction
attending ! meeting u the number OF
State superintendent1 from Southern
States. The purpose Of the meeting ct
that noint was to inspect the methods
ana syntem In vogue ut the Hampton
Normsi school Former Superintend-
ant Jcpeph D. Eggleston also spent the
day with the superintendents at Hamp-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-04

A "swapping party VIII be given
Thursday night in the Central Meth
otist church parsonage, 1911 Porter
street for the benefit OF the parsun-
age fund. An interesting program
will be rendered and refreshments Will
be served. A silver Offering will 10
taken at the door.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-04
Judge Wells Returns.

Judge Ernest H. Wells returned
Sunday from Amelia courthouse,
where he has been presiding over the
place OF Judge Robert. q. Southali.
fudge Wells filled his seat In Hust-
ings court, part *. yesterday
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-04

died Sunday night at the home of ita
parents, Stop No. 5, Petersburg car
line, will be buried this afternoon In
Maury cemetery. The funeral will be
conducted from the home at $50
o'clock by Rev. F. Ernest Warren.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-04
Initiate Candidates.

Several candidates will be initiated
into Liberty Council, Junior Order OF
United American Mechanics, tonight
council is steadily growing. having In
creased its membership considerably
in recent months.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-04
Mouthly <,hurch Meeting.

The regular monthly business meet
ing of acknowledgement Baptist
church will be held tomorrow night in
the auditorium of the church. Plans
for the coming month will be mapped
out and other matters OF Importance
will be disposed OF.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-04

Aviator to young assistant. who has
begun to be frightened well, what
do you want now?
Assistant (whimpering) III want tho
earth IAppiucott's Magazine.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-04
Mrs ". g. Lester.

Mrs. w. C. Lester, daughter of
Chesterfield county Policeman George
FARRELL, died shortly before noon yes
terday in her home. 3003 Midlothian
turnpike. She had ben i'll for several
weeks.
Mrs. Lester is survived bly, her bus
band, small daughter, one brother.
Mr. farrell, and one sister. The fu-
neral arrangements are being per-
fected.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-04
Personal Mention.

Mrs L. B. Franklin, wife of Squire
Franklin. continues Ill at her home on
Twelfth street
William s. Noswell. who has been
visiting friends in Oak Grove. has res
turned to his home in Roanoke.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-04

Maria smith, co1ored, was arrested
yeeterdAy on charges Of cursing and
ebusinx w. McfLinsfey and trespasstng
on his property on Cary street road,
by Magistrate Smith.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-04
Tcachcrs to Meet e T,vnchtur~.

The next annual meeting OF the
state Teachers association. II was an-
nounced yesterday, will be held No
vember 26th. 9th and 1stha Lynch
burg,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-04
PIaintiN GETS Verdict.

A verdict OF SEQ was found yester-
day in Hastings court, part III. for r.
III. Haskins, plaintiff In a suit against
Annie Opperman. Through his at
tornely. George b. White. Haskins
was asking for judgement of $500.
which he alleged that was due for
work he had done. The defendant was
represented by Maurice Powers.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-04

Fines of SIS were imposed on nine
negro men yesterday in Police court.
part II. on charge of shooting crap in
an old barn near the James river. All
Of the fines were paid.
Richard Tinsley, charged with dis
orderly conduct, was fined IS and
costs.
James Stairs paid $3.50 and costs
for getting drunk and raising a dis
turbance.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-04
DESERTED wives
WORK TOGETHER
AFTER MONTHS THEY DISCOVER
THAT THEY ARE MARRIED TO
SAME MAN.
HALE HIM TO COURT
JUDGE DECIDES STATUTE OF
LIMITATIONS APrLrEs TO CASE.
HE IS HELD ON ANOTHER
. CHARGE.

NEW YORK, Feb. 3.-Two young
women, one of them very dark, one
very blonde, and both very small.
pointed accusing fingers at Walter
Van Tassell in Harlem court today
and chorused:
That's our husband, and we can
prove IT,
In evidence before Magistrate
Campbell there were two marriage
certificates purporting to show that
on March 26, 1907, Rose Donlon be-
came Mrs. Van Tasseli, and that on
August 31st following Margaret Filing
went to the altar with a man OF that
name.
Magistrate Campbell shook his
head.
Outaawee by Limitation.
There Is no use to go on with the
hearing because of these dates he
said. More than Ave years have
passed, and the statute of limitations
shields the defendant. whether or not
he Is guilty. The only thing ! can dc
La to discharge him."
But" Tnterposed District Attorney
Phillips. Mrs. Van Tassell. No. Q, has
q child by this man. your honor. He
has failed to support the child. and In
that he is guilty Of violation of the
penal law. punishable by years I'M
prisonme emit or a $500 fine
Van. Taaseii. who is twenty-eight
years old, was held In $500 bail To
special sessions, and the complain
ants started, hand in hand, for the
Sixth avenue manicure shop, where
both are employed.
Work Side by Side.
Although they had been working
side by side for months, they told
Magistrate Campbell 1T was not until
two weeks ago that they realized that
they had anything more in common
| than their occupation At that time
their friendship reached the stage OF
intimate revelation OF pasts, and the
blonde tearfully told the brunette how
she had been deserted, the girls said
"And I have had to work ever since
to support the baby" continued the
girl, who still called herself Margaret
Filing. Hes sent me little money
but not enough to count"
Make Common Cause.
Don't cry, dearie,'' comforted the
brunette. ssTve had my troubles
why. my husband deserted me tive
days after we were married, and
haven't seen him since or heard from,
him, much less get money from him.
Then rose Donion--for Mrs. Van
Tasseil, No. /, also was using hei
maiden name--opened her iocket and
showed the picture of the man she
said had deserted her. The blonde
looked at 1t and tainted. When she
recovered she opened her own lockei
and exhibited similar picture, Inn
meiiately after which she had to min
lister to the fainting brunette.
The deserted wives then decided te
have the gay deceiver arrested.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-04

Funeral Of Infant.
Virginia Bell. the infant daughter
OF Mr.. and Mrs. r. w. Pierce, who
Arizona republican., 1913-05-09
MELTS OPEN FLASK ANO
TRADES ITS CONTENTS
Curious Case Comes up; Kentucky Man
Says, 4 Should Worry

What on earth are we coming to-
exclaimed a large we'll upholstered in
diVidual with warm hued nose and i
Kentucky colonel cast of character
istics yesterday in front of the court
room of Justice of the Peace and Unit
ed States Commissioner c. Nv John
stone.
TN bite What are we coming TOP"
asked Il bystander.
None of us are going to be safe if
this leaks out Horrible thought. 1
was just in the commissioners office.
He had d bottle there-just an ordin-
airy pint flask, labeled, "OId Taylor"
But what do you thing? 1t wasn't Old
Taylor. 1t was rot gut. And the seal
had only just been broken Let me
tell YOU about it.
johnny Moore pinched an Indian
for selling booze to another Indian. He
happened TO notice the bottom of the
flask he got off Indian number TWO
and Here he choked. Utterance
would not utt-
Some one had taken one of these
electric needles. He drew the point
around on the bottom of the flask and
cut out an oval, slick as a whistle. He
then poured out the good whiskey and
put in some sheep herders' delight.
Then with the needle he sealed the bot
tie again Now what do you think of
that The label over the cork, nor the
cork itself had not been disturbed
Still murmuring about the dangers
of modern life, the Kentucky looking
person hunched up into a corner and
anxiously examined the bottom of a
small-not too small-bottle he took
out of his ready made to size pocket.
Judge tombstone yesterday took the
tinkered flask to the office of u. 5.
Attorney Morrison for examination and
Arizona republican., 1913-05-09
ONE SALOON TO EVERY
FIVE HUNDRED PEOPLE
Drastic Temperance Bill is Defeated in
California Senate.
ASSOCIATED PRESS DIsPATcHI

ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCH
SACRAMENTO, May S.-The dras-
tic temperance bill proposed by Sena-
tor Sanford, establishing the limit of
but one saloon to each five hundred in
habitants in any city or county, was
defeated in the senate today by nine
ayes to twenty-five noes.
| Many who opposed the bill declared
they would like to vote for it but were
afraid of its terms.
Barclay MCGOWAN, Bakersfield lob
byist, whose session long fued with
Assemblyman William F. Simpson, of
Kern county, eliminated on Saturday
night in McCoWan's arrest on a teIe-
graphic warrant from Bakersfield,
charging perjury, secured the intro
duction today of a resolution calling
upon the attorney general to prosecute
the foreman and secretary of the Kern
county grand jury on numerous charg-
IS set forth.
The resolution, which was fathered
by Assemblyman Lyman FarWell, of
Los Angeles, was referred to the com
it probably Will die. Members of the
committee expressed a desire to have
a hearing on the charges before TAX
ing action and at this late date it is
hardly possible that a report can be
made before adjournment.
McCoWan's principal charges are that
the foreman of the grand jury filed Il
false report
Arizona republican., 1913-05-09
GIRL SAYS JOHNSON
BEAT HER UP BAD
Belle Schrieber Stand AGAINST
Negro Pugiist.
ASSOCIATED PRESS DIspArcH1

CHICAGO, May S.-Whether testi-
mony that Jack Johnson beat the white
women with whom he associated will
be permitted at the present trial on
charges of violating the Mann act will
be decided by Federal Judge Carpen-
ter tomorrow Belle Schrieber, whom
Johnson is said to have transported
from Pittsburg to Chicago, told on the
stand today that Johnson provided the
money for the trips from Chicago to
New York and From Chicago to Oak
land.
The last words of her testimony
brought up the question of his treat
ment of the women She had already
testified to coming here from Boston
in 1910.
Did YOU have discussion about
coming here" asked District Attorney
Parkin, conducting the prosecution.
4 had no discussion. said Miss
Schrieber He beat me up so bad
Here objections We're interposed by the
defense which stopped the witness
and court adjourned. Miss Schrieber
will resume the stand tomorrow
Bell Schrieber. a slight and rather
pretty brunette sank into the wit
ness chair and faced the big negro
whose association with her was adj
mitted by the defense. She wore a
thin veil. but pushed this up over
her hat the examination began
Previous witnesses testified to rent
ing an apartment in the tenderIoin
district To Johnson, which was oc-
cupied by Miss Schrieber, having
sold furniture for the apartment to
the pugilist.
Miss Schrieber testified that when
she first met Johnson. in 1909, she
was the inmate of one of the most
notorious resorts in Chicago
Johnson went to New York. but
called her up on the telephone and
sent her money through his man
ager. She said she went 10 New
York to visit the fighter. paying her
expenses with the money sent by
| Johnson's manager
Arizona republican., 1913-05-09
Stork and Cupid
Cunning Piotters
Many a New Home will Have Little
Sunbeam, to Brighten Il.

There is usually a certain degree OF dread
In every woman's mind as to the probable
pain, distress and danger of childbirth.
But. thanks to n most remarkable remedy
known as Mothers Friend, all fear is ban
ished and the period is one of unbounded,
joyful anticipation
Mothers Friend is used externally. 1t
Is a most penetrating application, makes
the muscles of the stomach and abdomen
plant so they expand easily and naturally
without pain, without distress and with
none of that peculiar nausea, nervousness
ard other symptoms that tend to weaken
the prospective mother. Thus Cupid and
the stOrk are held up to veneration: they
are rated as cunning plotters to herald the
coming of a little sunbeam to gladden. the
hearts and brighten the homes OF q host of
happy families.
There are thousands of women who have
used Mothers Friend, and thus know from
experience that it is of greatest
contributions to healthy, happy mother
hood. 1t is sold by all druggists at $1.OO
per bottle, and is especially recommended
as a preventive of caking breasts and all
other such distresses.
Write to Bradield Regulator Co, 131
Lamar Bldg. Atlanta, Ga, for their very
valuable book to expectant mothers. Get
bottle Of Mothers Friend to-day.
Arizona republican., 1913-05-09
WARRANTS FOR FIVE
MISSING AvIATORS
Are Charged With Conspiracy tc
Smuggle ANN unition Into
Mexico.
TAssOCIATEp PREss DIsPATCul

ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCU1
Los ANGELES, May 8.-Warrants
issued in Phoenix on information
from Dudley w. Robinson, assistant
United States attorney here, are in
the hands of federal officers at
Tucson, to be served upon Didier
Mason, the French aviator and his
assistant, Thomas Dean, according
to the federal authorities.
The men are said to b&ve disap-
peared from Tucson a few hours
after the confiscation of Masson's
aeroplane, which is said to have
been on its way to the aid of the
state troops in Sonora. Deputy
United States marShals both in Ari-
IONA and California are searching
for the men. 1t is believed they left
Tucson by automobile, and boarded
train at some desert station for
Los Angeles. a.. I'D 81
The five warrants We're issued in
Phoenix, charging conspiracy to vio-
late the presidential proclamation
against conveying munitions of war
into Mexico. Local federal officials
declined to disclose the identity OF
the others who are sought in con-
nection with the alleged shipment OF
an aerOplane to Mexico.
Arizona republican., 1913-05-09
VETO IS PLACED AGAINST
PUBLIC PRINTING BILL

Governor Hunt yesterday sent veto
message to the legislature against SEN
ate bill IA, the public printing bill This
bill provided that the maximum rate on
public printing should never be more
than 80 cents per column inch, to
which the governor objects. The pres
ent rate is seventy five cents which he
says owing to the difference in cost
and general conditions is only barely
sufficient for the small country papers
in the outlying counties.
In the larger centers Of the state
where there is competition between
several papers often times the question
is always open to bids and often a
very low rate is thus obtained The
governor believes the small rate is not
just to all sections of the state there
fore a veto.
Arizona republican., 1913-05-09
UPPER TRAIL IS PLAY
WITH LOTS OF MEANING
Y. M. c. A. PIayiet Tonight at High
School Teaches Good Moral
Lesson.

The Upper Trail
Suggestive of camping, out of doors
life and all that. is it not. 1t is also
suggestive of something else. The up
per trail Of honesty.
In just the same way that the name
of upper trail is suggestive of these
two things, so is that little play of the
Y. NJ. c. A illustrative of the out
door ness of boy life and the honor
that is pounded in with the associa-
ton with proper comrades.
The Upper Trail is a play of assO-
citation life written by, for and OF as
ISOLATION boys But it is also for the
older folks, the fathers and mothers
of the boys. The drama shaws camp
life with the boys secretary 1t is
wholesome and interestingly rticu-
larly so to boys. The playlet is being
given at the high school auditorium by
the Y NJ G. A fraternity tonight.