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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-07
COURT ADMITS
STORY OF NEGRO
His Evidence as to Character Of
Leo M. Frank Goes Into
Record

Atlanta, August 6.-Ruling that the
testimony of James Conley, negro
sweeper, as to alleged immoral conduct
on the part of Leo NJ. Frank. on trial
for the murder of Mary Phagan, was
competent. Judge /" S. Roam late to-
day reversed his former decision. which
ordered stricken from the record Ger
tain portions of the, negros evidence
Under this ruling, the State was per-
mitted to introduce evidence intended
to corroborate Conley's statements that
Frank had been guilty of immoral acts,
and that the witness had on various
occasions acted a s a lookout for the
factory superintendent while the lat
ter was with women.
Solicitor General Dorsey said to-day
that the prosecution intended also to
prove by George Epps, newsboy, that
Mary Phagan had told him of her fear
of Frank. and his habit of pnching and
teasing her. The court ruled that
Eppss testimony along this line would
not be admitted.
When Judge Roam announced that
Coniey's testimony would remain in
the record there was demonstration
by spectators. order being restored
with some difficulty. Attorney Arnold,
for the defense. at once entered a mo-
tion for mistrial, which was over
ruled, the court stating that the jury
was not present. Mr.. Arnold then
withdrew his motion.
DR.. II. F.. Harris. secretary of the
State Board of Health. who collapsed
on tho witness stand while giving SEN
sationaI evidence several days ago,
completed his testimony to-day. EX-
tended cross examination failed to
shake his statements Mrs. Coleman,
mother of the murdered girl, was re-
called to the stand for few minutes
just before court adjourned for the
day
Cross examination of James Conley
was concluded to-day. The negro held
to his story throughout the ordeal.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-07
LATEST ELECTION FIGURES

Although claimed by John Pollard and his managers by
from the Democratic State primary office
from all sections the Dispatch
having reduced Mr. Poad plurality 431
still be heard FROM large which have re-
ported there missing precincts.
The already reported in the Attorney agge
making probable that go above the
expected 10000 in the State.
Pollard Forces Still Are Confident.
notwithstanding disapponnents Pollard forces did
not abae their certainty OF winning the fight Attorney General
Williams in the city during day T. Gray Haddon
chief clerk held gmly concdng nothing hoping
In one county the CORE
spondent of The meDpatch reported County
cratic chairman refused give information
required by law.
Interest the and Comms
sone OF Agriculture has practically abated Mr. Eon having
the face of that represent practically State
plurality Of while koner majority Brown 1865
Practically complete returns in hand indicating the
the various legislative in different the
Just Mr. Pollard failed pile big majority he
had hoped for in Richmond Judge Williams failed
clean OF the Ninth District that predicted Russell
County Stuart gave Pollard majority of
14o Wyhevle Judge county expected to roll
big offset what had been done
sections OF the State gave Judge Williams majority
Figures Furnish Many Surprises.
There surprises in complete
Buckingham gave Pollard 1a5 to VII
amss Patrick piled majority OF 900 for Williams,
other counties in the Fifth District rallied strongly present
Attorney General Only precinct has reported from Carroll
County Norfolk County with four precincts still missing
reason not explained reports Pollard Williams Giles
County the home OF Judge Martin Williams brother Of the
and stronghold the reported $40
40 was reserved for Lee Coun-
y down the far Souhwet the Williams managers
their hardest blow 1t reported officially 5I7 Pollard
g for Williams No figures but the correspondent
The Times Dispatch Gate City wired last night County
would give Williams clear majority 800 In half the precincts
OF this stated there against Will
ams Elyson Just why the figures available
could explain Washington County stood by Judge Williams Civ
ing him 732 to Mr. Pollards 6.
Halifax Dsapponts Pollard
Halifax proved disappointment the Pollard forces,
turning but for Pollard 7oS for Judge Williams Ptsy
vana about bad from their standpoint Pollard
ESQ to 7S4 for its native Judge Williams Henco Mr. Pol
d home county stood by him vigorously however giving
him for Judge Williams Orange the pro-
gressive side with for Pollard 81 for Williams
So the figures then side
least expected and then almost losing all
when friendly failed
speaking politicians the OF
to 6ooo the missing large
The MannTucker primary Of four ago brought
OF 7ooo but that followed campaign for gov
ernohip conducted the State and in which there
much general interest The campaign opened
alphabetically developed little that really interesting
its close the debates Cumming and
Continued
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-07
CHARGES K|NSFOLK
With ALTERNATING
HIS W|FE'S LOVE
Walker Files Declara-
tion in Suit Against
Ratcliffes.
ASKS COURT FOR
$4,000 DAMAGES
Parents, Brothers and Sister of
Six-Hour Bride, Husband De-
clares, Conspired to Kill
Her Love for Him by
False Represen-
tations.

The parents as we'll as the brothers
and sister of Elizabeth Ratclire. &c
cording 10 the declaration filed yes
terday In the Law and Equity Court
by Thomas Grant Walker. entered in
to an unlawful conspiracy within a
few hours after his marriage TO her
TO ALLEVIATE her affections and, sue
ceedtng In that conspiracy, deprived
him OF her love. advice. society and
compan!onship
To recover for the injury thus done
him. Mr.. Walker on July u filed suit
for S25,o00 against Mr.. and Mrs H.
J. Ratclinc, parents, and against
Frank. and John l.. and Miss Alice
Ratcliffe brothers and sister Of the
bride. Yesterdays declaration supple
ments the formal fling OF tho suit
and sets forth In detail the plaintiffs
grievance.
The case Of Mr. Walker and Miss
Elizabeth Ratclitfe, who became his
vile on April %. only TO leave him six
hours later. furnished matter for a
story of unusual complication The
young man Is the son OF william
Walker. OF 1911 Floyd Avenue. and his
young wife the daughter Of Mr. and
Mrs. r. l. Ratclire. OF Highland Park
All persons concerned are wcll-kuown
in the city
Married six Hours.
Tho two were married on the morn
Ing OF Friday, April 25 by Rev. ]. Cal
vim Stewart. u. D.. rector OF the
Church OF the Covenant At ,.ao
o'clock the same afternoon they Left
for Washington on their honeymoon
but wcr. intercepted at Ashland by a
telegram addressed TO the bride. call
ing her home TO attend her mother,
WHO was stated in the message to be
seriously III
~ boswell tho couple turned back.
and upon arrival In Richmond the
bride was hustled away TO Highland
Park by one uf her brothers Tho
report was circulated that Miss rat
cine had married Mr. Walker with
out full realization Of the step she
was taking. The young husband tried
In vain TO secure a private interview
with his wife. Later the bride left
for Pittsburgh. where She has remain
ed ever since
The declaration charges that the
Rn:cliffes. in order TO further their
conspiracy. sent n false telegram TO
the plaintiffs wife while She was on
her wedding tour. telling her that her
was untrue and in this manner ma
liciously lursd her back home and
separated her from her husband
Blnmes kinsfoik
After Turing her back home. Sir.
Walker charges. the kinsfolk OF his
wife began 10 prejudice her against
him. by making false representations
TO her about him. and so worked upon
her feelings as TO excite In her mind
in-will, hatred and contempt toward
him. despite the fact that the two
were devoted to one another at the
time OF their marriage
The filing OF the declaration yester-
day completes the preliminary prep
arauons for the trial of the case. which
will take place some time next fall.
(ContiDued On Third paCaN
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-07
Renort. Irnfnundeh

Sofia August 6.-There is no founda
ton for. the reports published abroad
OF the arrest of DIR. s DaneF former
Bulgarian Premier. 1t the instance OF
the Bulgarian government
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-07
Cigarette ExpIodes Dynamite,

dow In thta town was broken to-day
when Sid Taylor. negro. threw
lighted cigarette into $50 pounds of
dynamite <stored Mt the residence of
J. o. Williams. The negro was blown
to atoms Several residences near the
explosion were damaged. but no one
was seriously hurt.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-07
LEAD OF POLLARD
OVER WILLIAMS
GREATLY REDUCED
Late Returns Give Henrico Candidate Plu-
rality Of ,43l, With Several Counties
and Many Precincts Still Missing
HIS ELECTION is CLAIMED, BUT
FIGURES ARE INCONCLUSIVE

Attorney Generals Forces Make No Concessions and Still
Are Hopeful That Later Returns Will Change
Resut-Wiliams Fails to Get Expected Big Ma
jortes in Southwestern Counties, While Other Sec
tions Of State Furnish Some Surprises Total Vote
Will Be Far Larger Than Was Predicted.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-07
PEACE CONCLUDED
IN BALKAN STATES
Preliminary Treaty Will Be
Signed by Delegates
To-Day.
BULGARIA IS HELPLESS
Brought to Terms When Rou-
mania Threatens to Occupy
Sofia.
BULGARIA is HELPLESS

Bucharest August s.-Peace was
concluded between the Balkan states
and the preliminary treaty will be
signed tomorrow by the delegates or
Servia, Greece. Montenegro, Roumanta
and Bulgaria The agreement was ar
rived at only after another exhibition
OF the utter helplessncss of Bulgaria to
face her ring of enemies
Wednesday the discussions In the
peace conference threatened to become
interminable. but VI. AIajoresco. the
Roumanian premier. and president OF
the conference, cLnched matters by
threatening that unless Bulgaria ac-
cepted the modified frontier proposed
by the allies, Roumania's army would
occupy soma next Saturday This
threat had the desired effect and an
agreement was arrived at day after
numerous private conversations be-
tween the delegates aud a four hours
sitting OF tho conference. The frontier,
as agreed TO, starts at A point on the
old frontier west OF the Struma River.
follows the watershed 20 the west Of
the town Of Strumnitza, thence runs
almost through the Struma Valley to
the Belcsh Mountains, and thence east
erly In almost straight line to the
Mesta River, thus leaving the town
OF Strulnnitza the port of Lagos and
Kanthi. to Bulgaria and the port Of
a disappointment TO the Bulgarians.
who still nurse tho hopes for its
eventual revision by the powers
1t is believed that an agreement for
tho rehabilitation of the various
armies will be signed tomorrow.
Great IteJoicinR.
The news that peace has been ar
ranged caused great rejoicing here.
The war between the former Balkan
allies who had fought shoulder to
shoulder against Turkey began on
July /. On that date the Servian Min
lister OF the Interior declared that
Scrvia was at war with Bulgaria. On
the same day. Greece also announc ed
that a state % war existed. Roumania
declared war on July 10, and moved
her troops over the Bulgarian from
tier.
The trouble between the allies arose
from the difficulty OF dividing the ter
ritory captured by them from Turkey.
Severe fignting followed, and many
thousand men were killed or wounded.
Soon after the declaration of hostili-
ties, numerous massacres and pillagcs
were reported to have been committed
by the various armies. The Montene-
grin troops never came into action
during the period of host;lities. al
though they also were nominaIly at
war with Bulgaria
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-07
Third War Expected.

London. August 6.-The second
Balkan peace conference. having con-
ciuded peace on basis of compromise
which is unsatisfactory TO all the
states concerned, except possibly Rou-
mania. the question is being asked how
soon third Balkan war will break
out.
Bulgaria has obtained under agree
ment reached in Bucharest to day a
considerable portion of Northern Mace
donia. much more than the allies were
at frts inclined TO give her and also
about sixty miles OF the Aegean sea
board. which will enable her to build
her projected railway from Philip
poles to the Aegean.
Bulgaria, however, is being deprived
of kavala, portion of Kavala Bay
which goes TO Greece. Also she Is
CONTINUED On Second PageJ
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-07

Withdrawal @. & o. Mountain Special.
After Saturday, August 9th. this train will
DO discontinued. --Advertisemont.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1913-09-19
M. E. Conference Appointments.

The Wisconsin M. E. conference held
at Beloit during the week closed Sun
day evening with the assignments read
by Bishop Quayle. Rev. John Rey-
nolds, for the past six years at the
head of the GAINESVILLE district, goes to
Oshkosh and Rev. Perry Millar of Mil
waukee succeeds him. The appoint
ments for the GAINESVILLE district are as
follows:
Perry Millar, superintendent Aliens Grove
and Fairfield supplied by Ivan w. Bean; Be
lott, W. B. Leek; Clinton, A. w. Triggs; Col
umbus and Lowell r. W Palmetto; Delavan
William Rooton; Darien, East Troy and Ger
man settlement, HI. H. Howe: EdgertOn and
Albion, T. w North; Elkhorn and Bethel,
Thomas Austin; Evansville and Magnolia, G.
e. Coon; Fall River and Hampton A. A. Ben
Atkinson, Ernest w. Mayer; Genoa Junction,
supplied by O. G. Warmingham; Hebron and
Rome, A. E. McDougald; Horizon and Juneau
G. w Lester; GAINESVILLE, s. H. Anderson:
nOng, supplied by Samuel Lugg; Lake Geneva
G. f. Richardson; Lake Mills and Milford. E.
C.. Potter; Lyons, Spring Prairie and Spring
field, G. A. Tuttie; Marshall, T. II. James: Mil
ton and Lima, w. w. Wilson; Milton juno
ton and Otter Greek, Webster Millar; Neosho
Plymouth S. G. Salisbury; Palmyra and Lit
tie Prairie, A L. Tucker Palmyra circuit
supplied by w. S. Carr; Richmond, UtterS
Corners and Hart Prairie, to be supplied; Sa-
lem Wilmot and Silver Lake, Samuel B. Low
rie Sharon, III. M. Oliver; Shopiere. G. w.
White; Stoughton and Stebbinsville, H. S.
Justina Sun Prairie, E. G. SnunderSOn; Troy
Center circuit, William Moyle; Waterloo and
York, to be supplied Watertown and PiperS-
vile, E. ]. Mathews; Whitewater, c. F. Spray,
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1913-09-19
w. C. 7. u. Program.

The following program has been ar
ranged for the 9th annual convention
of the Rock County Women's Christian
Temperance Union to be held in the M.
E. church Thursday and Friday of this
week:
Thursday Afternoon
100 Board Meeting in Church Parlors
AS Devotlonals Crusade Psalm
200 Organization of Convention
2:30 Words of Encouragement-Local Pres
idents
Thursday Evening
7:45 Music by Audience
Scripture and Prayer-Rev. North
Solo-Miss Norma Hargraves
Address of Welcome EdgertOn w. G.
T. U.
Response-Rock County w. G. 7. u.
Solo-Joseph Kimball
Flag Drill by Is Young Ladies
DemonstratiOn-W. G. 7. U.
EssaymAlcohol and the Laborer-Clay-
ton Williams
Benediction and Adjournment
Friday Morning
$50 Board Meeting
900 Devotionals
Scripture and Prayer
Duet-Mrs. Norwood and Stanley R.
Norwood
Reports and Recommendations of
County Officers
Reports of Auditor
Report of Committee on Credentials
Election of Officers
Continuation of Years Work
NOontide Hour
Adjournment
Friday Afternoon
100 Board Meeting in Church Parlors
1:45 Devotionals
200 Suffrage as handled by Mrs H. r.
Osborn at our late County Institute
Discussion
2:30 Recreation-Mrs. Rev. Leek, Beloit
800 How We Do Things = Mrs Carrie
Dresser, Clinton
Solo-Joseph Kimball, Edgerton
Echoes from Camp Cleghorn-Rev. t.
w. North
Greetings and Introductions
Solo-StaLley Norwood, GAINESVILLE
White Slave Trafic-Mrs Mae Bussey,
Edgerton
How to Place Our Work Before the
Public-Afrs. H. West
Friday Evening
9:45 Violin Solo-Miss Madge Wilson
Deyotionals
Solo-Miss Edna Wilson
Address-Dr. E. L. Eaton Subject
Victories of the Great Reform
Benediction and Adjournment
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1913-09-19
Twenty-Five Years Ago.

Nellie, the Is months old daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Jay Wescott in Albion,
died on the 18th.
One of the attractions at the Rock
County fair was display of German
carp, the fastest growing fish known.
The frost of last week practically
ended the tobacco harvest, from 10 to
Is per cent of the crop having been
ruined.
John Bowen's year old son accident
tally swallowed an s penny nail but
suffered no inconvenience except being
badly frightened.
c.. L. Brown went to Chicago and To-
Gated the wholesale grocery firm which
has been swindling farmers in this sec
ton, in harm on Cottage Grove Ave.
He also forced payment of livery bill.
The supreme court in the noted Kosh-
konong Lutheran church case rendered
a decision closing the litigation pend
ing for some years, dividing the church
property between the contending fac
tions.
Friday. Sept Fl, 1888.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1913-09-19
Married.
FRUSHER-H

At the residence of Rev. VIM. Goebel
at GAINESVILLE, Tuesday, Sept. 9th, at 10
o'clock, Miss Jennie Frusher and Mr..
George C. Hank were united in marri-
age, Rev. VIM. Goebel officiating. They
were attended by Miss Mary Douglas
and Thomas Frusher, brother of the
bride Only immediate relatives were
present.
The bride was charmingly attired in
suit of royal blue broadcloth. Her
hat was of blue velvet trimmed with
blue French tips. The, bride is one of
Madison's popular young ladies. She
is beautiful young lady of pleasing
personality and has large circle of
friends in that city. In the past year
she has been employed in the millinery
department at Kornhauser's.
Mr.. Hank is a young man of sterling
character. At present he holds re-
sponsible position in the capitol at Mad
ison where he has been employed the
past four years.
The four-course wedding breakfast
was served at the Grand hotel. Toasts
were given for the long life and happi-
ness to the young people whose outlook
was well omened by the most beautiful
day of early fall. The young couple
left on the noon train for the west.
They expect to visit relatives in Mon
tana and see the beauties of Yellow
stone Park in Wyoming. On their re-
turn Mr.. and Mrs. Hank will be at
home to their many friends at East
johnson ST., Madison, Wis.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1913-09-19
Obituary.
JOHN H. OWEN.

The many friends of John Fl. Owen
were shocked to hear of his sudden
death last Sunday morning. Mr.. Owen
had been in poor health for some time,
but not considered in any immediate
danger, but last Saturday evening as
he was preparing for short ride he
was taken with sinking spell and in
spite of the hard work of his physi-
clans, who were hastily summoned, he
passed away at II Sunday morning.
John II. Owen was born In New York
state Sc years ago and came to Wiscon-
sin with his parents at an early age
and spent his boyhood on farm at
Randolph, Wis Mr. Owen has lived
in Milton junction 80 years and until
last spring was the manager and a
member of the firm of Chambers &
Owen, wholesale notions and cigars,
but owing to health the business was
merged into a corporation and Mr..
Owen retired from active business.
Twenty-Five years ago the 18th of last
October he was married to Margaret
Paul and four children were born of
this union, three of whom, Bessie, Paul
and Margaret, with his widow survive
him. John Owen was one of Millions
most enterprising citizens and mem
Der of the NJ E. church.
The funeral was held from the late
home Wednesday at 2 p. m, the burial
being in charge of the Knights Tenn
plar. The Revs. Porter, North and
Perry had charge of the services.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1913-09-19
Tobacco Notes

T. B. Earle returned Saturday from
a business trip of week to the eastern
tobacco centers.
O.. C. Lee Of Stoughton and Haskins
& Schwartz of GAINESVILLE were visitors
in this market Monday.
Mr.. L. w. Scott, the veteran leaf
dealer of Boston, and good friend Of
Wisconsin leaf, is in the state for a
short stay.
Nathan Blur, ofthe E. Rosenwald
firm, New York, has been in the state
during the week, was caller in this
market Wednesday.
Edwin S. Brill of New York, who
has been in this market for the past
month attending to the sampling of a
1912 packing, has completed his bust
ness here and returned to the east
Wednesday.
Don't fail to secure '|Linde's" ticket
on your tobacco samples. Send orders
to A. H. Clarke, Edgerton, Wis, or to
F. C. Linde, Hamilton & Co., 1872 Pearl
St., New York City. 39w6
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1913-09-19
Advance Construction Co.'s Affairs.

Early last week it became known at
Waukesha that the Advance Construc-
ton company, of which William Il. and
Frank /. Stare are the principal stock
holders, and who have been engaged In
executing several quite large paving
contractS-one here of $50, 000-was III
financial straits and on Friday it devel-
oped that bankruptcy proceedings had
been commenced by creditors.
A showing was made before the
bankruptcy court in Milwaukee which
left no doubt of the condition of the
company's affairs, and Goo. L. OWN
nell of this city was, on petition, APP
pointed receiver and he at once took
up the duties of the position.
The United States Fidelity and Guar
antee bonding company of Maryland,
which furnished security for the COM
pletlon of the paving contract with. the
city and which became aware of the
situation some days earlier, sent rep
resentative to Waukesha, and to pro-
tect itself, promptly assumed the duty
of completing the paving, so that there
is not likely to be any great delay or
inconvenience resulting.
Estimates made would indicate that
the DOnQlng company can complete Lie
contracts with little loss to itself, and
of course everyone will wish for this
result.
The only losses of moment, it is be-
lieved, that will result to those not
connected with the Advance Construc-
ton company are to dealers who have
supplied materials that have already
been worked into the streets newly i'm
proved and which remained unsettled
for by the bankrupt concern. -Wauke-
sha Freeman.
The above mentioned firm are the
contractors awarded the contract fol
street improvements in Edgerton and
had portion of the work under way
when their collapse came. A represen-
tative of the bonding company was in
town during the week, but gave no as
surance when they would assume their
liability and complete the contract.
It is hardly probable the work will be
done this fall owing to the lateness
of the season and the job will have te
go over until spring,
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1913-09-19
Sudden Death of Prof. E. L. Roethe.

The sudden death after but few
hours sickness of Prof E. L. Roethe,
for six years principal of the Edgerton
high school, comes as distinct shock
to many friends in this city. On Tues
day forenoon at his home in JanesI lille
Mr.. Roethe suffered severe pain in the
region of the stomach and physician
was called and relief obtained. We'd
nesday evening a recurrence took place
and he suddenly expired about 10
o'clock just after the doctor had left
to secure nurse.
No arrangements for the funeral
have yet been made.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1913-09-19
AID. Jensen offered the follower
resolution and moved its adoption:

resolution and moved It's adoption:
Resolved by the Mayor and Common Coun-
Gil, That committee on waterwOrlzs and public
buildings be and are hereby authorized to
have two iron cages installed at jail and to
have other necessary repairs to jail made.
Roll call-Ayes 5.
On motion of Aid. DallWan commit
tee on waterworks were instructed to
purchase 300 feet of standard fire hose
for the fire department.
Roll call-Ayes 5.
On motion street committee and
street commissioner were instructed to
have crosswalk laid on Lord street at
intersection of South Main street.
On motion council adjourned.
H. B. KNAPP, City Clerk.