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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-15
UNABLE TO PAY,
He STAYS IN JAIL
Dicken Spends Night in Lookup
as Result of Interfering With
Deputy Sheriff.

Unable TO pay fine of $50 and costs
ana furnish II bond Of $500 for his good
behavior Charles G. Dickcn, convicted
Of interfering with Deputy Sheriff
Johnson in the discharge OF his duty
spent last night in the city Jail.
sentence WAS passed on Dickon yes
terday morning by Police Justice
tr"trhhcld who told the prisoner he
would teach him how TO Obey the law
bickcn was arrested Thursday when
ne refused 20 let Deputy johnson enter
NE premises at COS North seventh
street 10 eject Mrs. Acncas Hughes and
MIS-. benjamin Pitcher, as directed bV
nm order OF the t.aw and Equity Court
Ihc TWO women We're also taken in
CUSTODY Tor attempting 10 prevent the
oiicci entrance. Ihcy were q SniiSscit
In Po!ice Court After the three had
been taken IN custody all Of the furni-
ture was removed into tho street and
the dwelling formally turned over to
romeo Perry, its owner. Mrs IIuches
is SAID TO nave refused 10 move on tho
ground that she held Il lease Icrr,.
recently bought the house and helm,
unable TO get possession, appeared Inc
| fore Judge Crump. The matter has
been the subject of litigation for abou,
six weeks.
| The furniture which was nut i'm III,
street remained out all OF Thursday
that night, and was not removed unit
late yesterday afternoon, when the dc.
| posed owners had found new quarters
! II was somewhat damaged by the snov
/ which fell yesterday morning
! II was learned yesterday that or
Thursday Dicken applied To Unite(
states Commissioner Flegcnheimer 10,
warrants for the nrrost OF Judge Crurnr
and Sheriff Meroor. They were refused
When before Justice Crutchflelf
Dicken wished to impreHs upon IN,
court he WAS from Alabama. Wher
tho flno WIS imposed and hs was place.
under bond for six months, bioke,
MAIDS mo effort tn pay up, and wn
hustiod by to tho prisoners pen. I'm
!sas 70 furnishes q bondsmsn aud ppy,
tie fnt he will pssnatn In sail
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-15
CHILDREN BITTEN
BY RAB|D ANIMALS
Demand for Muzzling Dogs Ra-
newcd by Increase in
Hydrophobia.

Distinct increase In the cases on
rabies In Virginia has been shown DUR
ing the last year or two The aver.
age number of infected persons UNDER
treatment by the State Health Depart.
ment this year is % per cent more than
ono year ago. Ten cases are now re.
ceiving the Pasteur treatment.
The situation has led TO a revival OF
the demand for the muzzling of dogs.
y leading member of the Legislature
who has been in Richmond this week
has taken the matter up, and Intends
II he can secure appreciable backing.
TO Introduce "A bill requiring that ali
dogs he muzzled for the protection OF
the people and the stock OF the state
leaving out the growth of hydropho-
bia agricultural interests want such q.
measure to prevent killing of sheen.
usually by vagrant ours.
Among the more recent cases cared
Tor by the state Health Department are
two children from, Martinsville. Ralph
ana LEILA bey. son and daughter OF
Rev. Bascoinb Dcy "A Methodist minis-
ter Of the Henry County town. Thu
dog which bit Them was shown to have
hydrophohia, when an analysis was
made OF its brain
Three Richmond children are taking
the treatment Edward and Neal
Adams. OF lol Deem Run Street, and
Dorothy Sciden. Of .Si2 FLOYD Ave.
nue. They were bitten by net dogs
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-15
HORACE F. SMITH
ELECTED MANAGER
Named by Board to Direct AT
fairs of Manufacturers Elk
hibit in Chamber Building.

1t was announced yesterday that
Horace +. Smith. for years connected
with the advertising department of
The Times Dispatch. had been elected
by the board OF directors to become
manager OF the manufacturers EN-
hibit, the organization which is TO
house a tremendous permanent display
Of Richmond made goods In the new
Chamber of Commerce Building 1T
sixth and Main Streets Mr.. Smith
was nominated by II special committee
Brown. which examined thoroughly
into the qualifications of several pos
siblc directing heads OF the enterprise.
Ills election took place Thursday aft
crnoon at Il meeting of the board in
the Chamber of Commerce Offices.
copied the appointment. and Will be-
gin the active performance of the du-
ties attached TO the position as soon
as desired By tho board lt is under
stood that the entire time OF the new
manager Will not be required until
the building is ready for the exhibits,
which viii probably he in the early
fail The contractors originally prom
ised 10 turn the building over TO the
tenants by summer but recently il
was decided to add two more stories
and the contractors time was extend
ell.
Mr.. Smith is president Of the Rich
mond Advertisers club and is thor
oughly acquainted With the problem
of showing OFF Richinond's products
to the best advantage. Thousands OF
feet OF floor space have already been
engaged by various manufacturers of
the city and the exhibit promises To
be larger than was anticipated.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-15
SOCIETY FORMED
OF P|CKETT'S MEN
Members of Famous Division
Organize and Prepare for
Gettysburg Reunion.

Survivors Of pickctts Division met
in Smithdeal Hall lust night and or
Eanized an association to keep alive
tho memories of the historical
charge up Cemetery Ridge at G:ttys-
b,rrp TIC primary cb.ect OF the Or
Ganiz. IN will DC to make a'rarrc-
mcnts for the reunion on the battle
field, which will take place at the ff-
tieth anniversary Of the engagement.
Major w. w. BENTLEY. of Pulaski,
was elected president: j. Ryland Epps.
vice president; Charles II. Loehr. sec
rotary and treasurer. 1t was under
stood that this organization will last
only until the veterans of the division
assemble at Gettysburg in July, when
new officers will be chosen. Major
Bentley surrendered what was left of
Kcmpcr's Brigade at APPROXIMATIONS be-
ing then the ranking officer left
IT appeared from statements made
at the meeting by General J. Thomp
son Brown. the Virginia member of the
Gettysburg celebration commission,
that it will be difficult for Pickctts
men to carry out their desire to be en-
camped with the Philadelphia brigade.
their old friends of the North with
whom they were twice in reunion AT
Gettysburg. The Federal and Confed-
| crate troops will be parked separately
on the field.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-15
HONOR BIRTHDAY
OF WASHINGTON
City Auditorium to Be Scene of
Celebration Friday by
Two Orders.

The several councils OF the Junior
Order of United American Mechanics
and Daughters of Liberty have arranE-
eel for Il joint celebration on the night
OF Friday. February Il. IN honor Of
the birthday of George Washington
The committee in charge Of the ar =.
ranpcmcnts has been engaged for tho
rast several weeks rcrfccting plans
and arranging Il program for the oc :
clsiou.
Tie exercises will DO held in the
lily Auditorium, whore a program OF
vocal and instrumental music patrio
tic songs, rccitations and addresses
Will bc rendered.
Mayor Ainslio viii deliver an al
dress In introducirs the principal
speaker of the evening. Rev. Leslie l..
iiand. of New Egypt n. j.. Junior past
state councillor Of the State of New
Jersey. Mr.. Hand will have for his
theme THE Underlying Principles Of
True Patriotism"
The public generally is invited 10
attend and do honor to the memory of
The Father of His Country"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-15
WILL INSPECT
CITY ALMSHOUSE
Administrative Board Asks
Health Department to Make
Thorough Examination.

Bv resolution Of the Administrative
Board, adopted yesterday at the Sug-
.cstion of Air. .Folkes. the City Health
Department is requested to make :,
thorough examination and report on
the city Home, including all of its de
partments. The Administrative Board,
which has general charge OF the Aims
house and City Hospital. desires the
advice of the health authorities as to
the sanitary provisions of the insti-
tuition. II is understood that the eN =
animation will have special relation
10 the supplies of food and their cook :
ing and handling: to the heating. hous-
ing ard vcntilating conditions. plumb
ing and general cleanliness, as well as
10 The segregation of those suffering
from infectious diseases, with such
recommendations as the Health De
partInent may feel disposed To make in
regard TO the bctterment Of the insti-
tuition. Emphasis will he laid ON the
Almshouse part of the institution, as
the visiting staff of ply Sicians in
charge of the hospital has already
submitted a report showing its made
quacy and needs.
As AN aftermath Of the accident :,
week ago, i'll which Henry g. Stuart
had "a narrow escape from serious in
jury by the fall OF an electric are lamu
just as he was passing underneath
inc railroad tfcStle over the Hermitage
Road. the Gordon Motor companv YES
tefdny presented a bill for 36225 for
damage done the wind shield of the
board referred the bill to the City
motor ear by the falling lamp. The
Attorney 10 know if it could legally
he paid out OF the electric plant ex
pense account Members OF the Al
ninistrativc Board were eyewitncsses
of the accident, and hold the city
clearly liable.
The boartf. referred to the Superin-
temdent or the Electric Plant for re-
port a request for installation OF a
number of electric arc lamps mt the
Lower Gas Works. \ conference ses.
Sou VIII be held this morning. whcn
nc h"ard VIII sit AS a committee oi
80" whole To discuss the management,
ana affairs of the city Water Works
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-15
FOUR PETITIONS
IN BANKRUPTCY
Parrish, Carney & Hicks Among
Those Who Ask Relief in
United States Court.

\ voluntary petition of bankruptcy
was filed yesterday in the United States
District Court by Parrish, Carney G..
Hicks, of this city. dealers in trunks,
shoes and shoe findings. in which tho
liabilities were placed at s35.S64lO and
the assets at $4,000. Richmond con-
Germs were the largest creditors The
court appointed George c. Fitzhugh
and Emmett Seaton receivers, fixing
the bond mt $4,000. They qualified yes
terday with the National Surety Com.
Dany as bondsmen.
OF the total liabilities, s13.s13.27 il
owed By the corporation FOR goods
purchased. and the balance, s2l,99O.Ss
Is In the form OF promissory notes. The
assets are. 5000 cash In hand. $40. 800
OF stock in trade and $1,000 accounts
due.
y South Richmond concern. the
Crescent Manufacturing Company. is
the largest creditor. holding claims OF
sl,'57. lhe Wingo. Elicit &. Crump
SHOE Co. is due sI73.72: the stephen
PutneN Shoe Co, S2i5, and T. j..
Strause. Si0.45. Concerns outside OF
Richmond which have accounts against
the company are: Bliss, Perry & Co..
Newburyport, Mass. sl.56a4S; Rail
ston & Heath shoe Co. Campcllo, Mass.
Sl.35Sl5; Watson Shoe Co. Lynn.
AIass., *l,4s3.35; Smeltz. Goodwin &
Co.. Philadelphia, $3.50: Utz & Dunn.
Rochester. sS16.3l. VI. ~ Packard Shoe
Co, Broci<ton Mass, {S5s.Io: Moore 4
Rogers, New York, ss712G: Churchill
X Alden Co. Campello. Mass. $685.
y. CoGan & Sons. Stoncham. Mass.
s16l20
T. d. Parrish. secretary and treasurer
OF Parrish. Carney X Hicks. also filed
a petition IN voluntary bankruptcy
yesterday He gave liabilities OF Stl.-
99o.S3 and assets o: s7,jGS..7. His
debts were all represented by promis-
sory notes. The largest note holders
are: Kate =. Greene. $3.50: Mollie =
lsbcll, $3.50; ~ =. Parrish. $4,000
Commonwealth Bank. Endorsed by y.
r. Parrish, $4,000; Mrs Elizabeth Par
rish. se.ioo; H. r Parrish $1,000
Tooth Pnstc Iinnkruptcy
The phy-tol Chemical Company.
OF Richmond. manufacturers Of dental
paste and mouth wash. yesterday filed
a petition of voluntary bankruptcy
It's liabilities wer" placed AT 81, col. %
and Its assets AT $1,000 George C.
rit%huGh was appointed receiver and
qualified at cnce by fling bond for
81 900. with the National Surety Co
* bondsmei. The company SIN owes
:. J. Jones, Of Richmond the sum OF
$1,000 for secret formulate and patents
Othcr creditors, and the amount of
their claims. are: Merrimac Color
Press, Sl25. American National Bank.
SS25; burton Ssn system. s75: Aincr!-
can Glass Works. S9l Swindcu Bros.
OF Baltimorc, $3.50; Williams Printing
Co., S12.
Edgar Fay Tindal, Of Hcnr!co. fled
the fourth voluntary bankruptcy petit
ton 10 be received in this court yes
tcrday. lie declared his liabilities TO
amount to s521.35 and his assets to be
nothing. Ills largest creditors have
owing them the following amounts. !.
f.. Eubank Richmond for groceries
and note, $50; Lyman Hartc. Of
Petersburg. for merchandise and note,
1925; Or. j. Z. smith, OF Pctersburg
500
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-15
MOTION PICTURES
NOW REACH COURT
Richmond Stove Company At
taches Box Office Receipts
at Academy of Music.
NOT UP TO SPECIFICATIONS
Claim Put Forth That Business
Concern Did Not Get What
1t Was Promised.
NOT UP TO SPECIFICATIONS

On application of e. a. REYNOLDS;
secretary-treasurer of the Richmond
Stove Company, High Constable Wyatt
ceipts ut the Academy of Music to
satisfy an alleged claim which the
company held against the Educational
York, the amount involved being 500.
While the Leath Theatrical Company.
which operates the Academy of Mu-
sic, Is cited to appear in the Law and
Equity Court on May IL. 1t is not n
litigant. the contest being between
the Richmond Stove Company. and the
films In tho theatre The High Con-
stable, on behalf of the same com
plainants, also levied on the films.
Since the famous Richmond pictures
on Wednesday afternoon, there has
been more or less talk Of attachment
proceedings. due to the fact that many
scenes. from business houses. which
Advertised. were not UP to specifica-
tons Indeed, the interior views were
SO bad that they were eliminated on
process having continued from day
to day.
Got Many Contracts.
Merchants and manufacturers paid
various sums OF money to be Included
in the educational display. the claim
being put forth, 1T is said that the
films films would be exhibited i'll many
other cities. There were enough
street scenes to carry" the show. the
expense money and profits being de-
rived from business people who con-
tracted with the picture machine folk
to snap them coming and going.
1t is understood that the Southern
Stove Company will SHOW that the
pictures, as presented ut the Academy
did not come up to specifications or
promise. II being evident to everybody
who attended the performance that
little could be seen inside any bust
ness establishment So defective were
the films in this respect that the in
teriorS. as stated. were cut out.
There was no matinee Yesterday
the machine having met with an, ac-
cident which put IL out of comihis
sion. There was a performance last
night. however. ana the pictures are
advertised for this afternoon and to-
night, when the engagement closes
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-15
FEELS THAT HE WAS
. FULLY JUSTIFIED
McCandlish, Charged With As
saulting City Auditor Warren,
Surrenders to Police.
SPENDS NIGHT IN PRISON
Claimed That Witnesses Will
Tell How Aged Man Was
Beaten in Street.
SPENDS NIGHT IN PRISON

While Detective Sergeant Wiltshire
and Detective Gentry wcro seeking him
in Il different section of the city,
Robert McCandlish, nfty-seven years
old, wanted on warrant charging
him with feloniously assnulting City
Auditor Edward ]. Warren, who is
cighty-i five years old. on the night OF
January Is. yesterday walked into
himself to Bertillon Clerk Tolcr. IN
able TO furnish bail. he was sent to the
First Police Station and locked up.
Upon advice Of counsel, 1 do not
want to do much talking" he said
when seei. last night, 'but you might
say that L feel fully justified u what
L did and at the proper time the whole
story Will come out"
McCandlsh said no would probably
arrange to furnish bail to-day. lie
Explained yesterday he was unable to
view of the absence from the city of
his counsel, Roy Lewis
Witnesses Saw Attack,
McCandlish is said to have attacle ed
City Auditor Warren and brutnlly
beaten him in Jefferson Street near the
jefferson Hotel. Witnesses, it Is un-
derstood, afterwards told the police
of the attack. and several days later
u warrant for McCandlish was sworn
out by Sergeant Wiltshire. 1T was ut
first given out that Mr.. Warren had
fallen In the street, and aside from
cuts and bruises had sustained COM
pound fracture OF the leg.
He is now at the Virginia Hospital
When inquiry was made last night it
was said that his condition was little
changed. lie is gradually recover
ing from his Injuries, but on account
of his advanced age ii VIII be some time
before he Will be able to be out
At the time the warrant was sworn
out Mr.. Warrcns condition was re-
gardcd as serious. and it was feared
that his injuries might prove fatal
However, as he gradually improved
no haste was made to arrest McCand-
fish. as the case would have to be
continued for a long while in
order to have Mr.. Warren present to
testify. The latter, as far as can be
learned has never made an Indication
OF his inclination to appear as u COM
plainant in the case.
McCandlish was at one time assist
ant postmaster ut Petersburg, and also
served AZ deputy city treasurer in that
town
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-15
VERDICT AGAINST
FAIR FOR $2,250
Jury Awards Damages to Vir-
ginia Amusement Conces-
sion Corporation.
LICENSE ORDERED REVOKED
Fair Managers Did So OH Ground
That Gambling Wheels
Were Operated.

After hotly contested trial lasting
for three days. jury in Hastings
Court Part IL. late yesterday after
ages TO the amount of s225O to the
plaintiff in the action of the Virginia
Amusement and Concession Corpora
lion against the Virginia State Fair
Association. Inc.
Breach OF contract or the part OF
the Fair Association was alleged by
the plaintiff in its action. growing out
or controversy that arose during
the fair of 1911. The plaintiff corpora
ton had bought from tho association
the privilege of operating dog. candy
and aquarium wheels and other like
devices during the exhibition of that
year, and contended that the defend
ant the Fair Association. had. with
out Just cause, unrea sonably restricted
i's operations to the running of twelve
wheels OF the character contracted for
This restriction, the plaintiff alleged.
was understandable, in view of the
conditions that had obtained during
previous fairs, and damages were laid
IN the sum of $4,000.
Gave Money for Money.
The Fair Associations contention
was that. Immediately upon the OPEN
ing OF tile fair of 1911 the plaintiff
corporation proceeded to operate a
great number of wheels, at which
money WAS exchanged for money, in
express violation of the contract and
or the law, and that the association had
then. under the terms OF its contract,
revoked and forfeited the concession
sold to the plaintiff corporation. Later.
according TO the contention OF the OIL
GERS of the Fair Association. the plain
TIT was permitted to operate twelve
wheels of the unobjectionable char
acter referred 10. number which il
insisted. was reasonable and proper.
Claimed Officers Were Judges.
Under the terms of the contract the
defendant contended, its officers were
the sole judges of what should he per-
United. both as to character and num-
Der OF the amusement devices: on the
other hand, the plaintiff corporation
argued that the Fair Associations
power extended only to the making of
reasonable restrictions and that the
reduction of such devices to twelve
IN number was unreasonable and in vi
olation of the contract.
Yesterday morning, after brief ex-
animation Of several witnesses. coun-
sci for both sides argued Instructions
submitted to the Jury al 6 o'clock The
verdict Was returned In less than an
hour.
The Virginia Amusement and Conces-
sioH Corporation was represented BY
john y. Lamb. while Leigh \. Page ard
David II. Leake appeared for the Fair
Association
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-15
TWO SUSPECTS HELD
Ono in Washington md Ono IN War;
rcntOm DcIirNed TO BE Ismnc kubin.

Ono IN washington and ono IN WAR
rcnfOn Believed TO he IEnnc Rubin.
Chief of Police Werner WAS yesterday
notified of the detention in Washing
ton, d; C., and Warr-nton. Va. of two
mon. both of whom. answer the de-
scription OF Isaac Rubin. who is want
ed here on ~ charge OF grand larceny.
Captain OF Detectives rfcMahon OK
pressed the belief that the suspect in
Washington is the man wanted by the
local department..
Rubin is accused of stealing "a horse
and runabout from II. a. Prucit, II
livcryman. of 1909 East Franklin
Street He hired the team last Sunday.
and when he failed to return Prucit
sworc orr q wnriant for his arrest. The
team was located in Hanover County.
where Rubin had SOTO II for $50.
Prucit Will probably go to Wash
ington to identify the man, under ar
rest
Captain Mcmahon last night received
a telegram from Washington stating
that the man under. arrest. there had
admitted he was with Rubin Mt the
time no took tho horse and sold 1t.
Ho gave his name as Robert NusholtH.
and will be brough. hero to face the
charge OF DEMONSTRATING. Detective
Sergeant Kellam will go for the pris-
oncr to-day.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-15
AT WORK ON BUDGET
Finance Committee &" ca over First
Drnf Tonight.

ne council Committee on Finance
VII! meet Tonight AT 1880 o'clock AT
the city Hall to receive from q s,,h
Committee Inc proposed draft Of tho
"nnuai appropriation ordinance. which
mas been prepared after hcnrin. from
the various departments of the city ms
10 their needs The meeting viii he
executive, FOR consideration OF certain
estimates OF the City Auditor in con.
nection with the budget. anG il is hard
~ probable that the committee win
complete its scrutiny Of the pronosrd
budget at one sitting. Several MON.
oers OF the Finance Committee, in
'lHdinE Chairman Grundy and Suh
chairman Fuller. viii be out Of w..
city during part Of the coming week
~ Is planned now 10 report the budget
10 special meeting of the Common
Council, TO be called for Monday night,
FEBRUARY "a
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-15
PUBLICITY FOR CONFERENCE
Committee Named to Get Attendance
for Educational Meeting.

DR.. Allen W. Freeman, chairman OF
the publicity committee for the Con-
to he held in Richmond in April am
nounces the following as the members
of his committee: Evan II. Chester
man. Allen Potts, john Stewart Bryan
5. T.. Woodhn, John u. Murrell. Rev
K. n. Pitt. -. d.. Rev. Graham Lam
beth. Rev. W. :. Wilson, Rev. William
Meade Clark
mentS for the conference Will meet
next Wednesday afternoon ut 3 o'clock
1T the Capitol. Upon its adjournment
the publicity committee will have u
session ana make plans for bringing
together as many people az possible.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-15
TO ACT ON PAROLES
Fcn'fcntiHry BoHrd VIII Consider AM
pii"ntions This Afternoon.

The state penitentiary Board will
meet this afternoon at o'clock in the
once OF superintendent j. IL. Wood To
transact routine business and IN CON
sider applications Tor paroles from State
prisoners This is one of the set da tes
on which the board aIlows conyicts
with good records 10 present reasons
why they should be allowed to enjoy
cohuitloHa! nperty. Long termers,
who have behaved themselves in strict
accordance with the rules of the rent
Tertiary. often receive this Kind Of re-
ward from the governors Of the prison.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-15
Record of the ,Ieus,e..

SiSty-fve eases OF measles were
added to the record in the Health De
partment Offices yesterday more than
hundred of those who have had the
disease and recovered being released
from quarantine. leaving approximate
~ 1000 cases in the city at present.
There has been no increase in the
number of dea tbs