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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-10-17
Words of Praise for Inch.

Especial TO The Times Dispatch.l
New York, October l6.-The steam
ship Kroonland. OF the Red star Line.
arrived here tonight bearing Captain
Inch and eighty-eight survivors OF the
burned steamer Volturno. The stories
told by these survivors shed a light
for the first time on the many tragic
and occasional humorous features OF
the disaster.
Running through all OF the stories
was the name OF Francis Inch. BronZed
men who have spent their lives on the
sea and pale-facod women still trem-
bling from the horrors OF the day and
night on board the burning vessel
united in praising the captain for the
calm and courageous manner with
which he fought against unconquerable
odds.
"Wc owe our lives to Captain Inch"
was the phrase which summarized
their words OF praise. All agreed that
had not Captain Inch displayed super
human bravery in fighting the fire.
the Volturno would have been con-
sumod by the flames during Thursday
night and all on board would have por-
ishlng, for the sea was too rough to
permit OF rescues being mado by the
ten ships standing by.
while the arrival of tho KroonInad
brought happiness to many, 1t brought
sorrow to others. For 1t was not aUiil
the vessel locked that several OF the
survivors learned for tho first timo
that one or more OF their relatives had
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-10-17
GAME ON SATURDAY
AGAINST HOPKINS
Washington and Lee Squad,
Seventeen Strong, Will Leave
for Baltimore To-Day.
Especial to The Tlmes-DIspatch. ]

Lexington. Va. october lG-The washing
ton and Lee University football squad. seven
teen strong, Will leave for Baltimore on
Friday at noon in special car. On Satur-
day II viii meet the Johns Hopkins eleven.
Immediately after the game the squad will
30 to Washington. where II VIII remain I'M
I'll Sunday morning. when IT VIII return to
Lexington.
Besides the seventeen players there will be
two coaches. Dowd and Moomnw. well
as Manager Hanna. The players who will
make the trip are Miles and Shultz. tackles:
Miller. DinGwall and Bruan guards: Bar
row and Sebiitt. centres; Heat Barker
Secley and Motley ends; Young. Lille and
Miner. halves; Donahuc and Smith. quar-
tiers: Friend, full back.
While Donahue will be carried along. It
is very doubtful whether he will be able to
enter the fray because OF injuries received
In practice during the week. His absence
from the lineup VIII materially weaken the
team for his work during the season has
been sensational, both In Offensive and de-
fensive play.
Beuhring, the 200 pound full back OF tho
1872 eleven VIII not go the trip, due to
the fact that he has not yet reported for
practice on account OF injuries
with Donahue and BcuhrinG on tho in
jured list. tho White and Blue machine Will
be minus some of it's scoring power, but the
forwards are all in good condition. and the
team Is determined to make a good showing
against the Hopkins warriors at Homework
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-10-17
FATHER AND SON
FURTHER APART
Crown Prince Frederick Wilhelm
Incurs Displeasure of I'M
perial Parent.

Especial Cable TO The es-Dispatch.j
Berlin. October 16.-Crown Prince
Frederick Wilhelm has once more in
Cured tho dlspleasure OF his imperial
parent, Kaiser wilhelm. and widened
the breach that has been growing bo-
tween the two for several months. The
letter of tho Crown Prince TO Chan
cellor Won Bethmann-H ollweg In which
he protests against Prince Ernest of
Cumberland being permitted to occupy
the throne of Brunswick until hc shall
have rolinqulshed the claims of him
self and offspring to the Hanoverian
throne. has brought upon the future
emperor not only the dispeasure of
his father. but has nngered the chan
ccllor and put tho prince in tho POSI-
ton OF deadly enmity to his brother
in-law. Prince Ernest, who recently
emphasized his claim to the throne Of
hanover by the unequivocal declara-
ton that with his house honor camo
before love.
One section of the press sharply
condemns the crown prince for his au-
dncious bid for publicity but there are
many indications that his position has
the support OF n considerable section
Of the public ut large
1t is not unlikely, however. that the
rash young man may be subjected to
a severe reprimand. or possibly trans
fcrred to some post even more dull and
lonesome than his present reglmcntal
headquarters at DanZig.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-10-17
ASSESSED FOR TAXES.
County Of Princess Anne Gets Back nj Toll
Road Owners.

Norfolk Va. October i6-'the County OF
Princess Anne. getting back at tho toll-road
owners for the alleged bad condition in
long, has assessed tho roads for taxation
for ten years past. and the amount OF taxes
for this period will, II Is said. amount to
$4,000. 1t appears that the toll-roads wero
never assessed for taxation in tho County of
Princess Anne. All property not assessed
sonce 1873 can under the Virginia statutes
be assessed for taxes that have not been
properly assessed.
Tho commission to value the toll -roGds IN
the Counties OF Norfolk and Princess Anne
with the view to tho purchase and freeing
OF these rouds by the counties met yester-
day in the directors room of the National
Bank OF Commerce. J. u. Hank appeared
for those in Princess Anne who object TO
the valuation made. and who also want
the Campostella Bridge purchased II the In
dian Road Is TO be purchased anu freed by
the county. Others present wcro Captain X.
c. Marshall. presenting Norfolk County:
John Roper. Barton Myers. 7. w. HouGh.
7. G. Johnston. Aivah II. Martin. William
Johnson, H. l.. Nicholas. W. G. Petree II.
Stone and G. w. Land. Members OF the
commission present were Colonel Walter II.
Taylor. II. NJ. Kerr and John Capps Frank
Lindsay or Norfolk County. was unavoio.
ably detained.
Mr.. Hank asked that the commission in
its award OF si9.4s9. designate how much
value was placed each OF the toll-roads
proposed for purchase. II was also asked
that the commission reopen the matter.
Colonel Taylor said the inforIna ton desired
n future meeting OF the commission will be
called
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-10-17
Three Little wnlfs.

Especial to Tho Times Dispatch.1
New York. October i6.-Much inter
est centred about three little children
who were among the eighty eight sur
vivors Of the Volturno to arrive on
the Kroonland to-day The parents OF
the children were either drowned or
rescued by some ship other than tho
kroonland, and none of the three has
as yet been identified.
william, tho Silent" was tho title
given ono or the trio. n -year-old
boy. All efforts to discover the child's
name or anything concerning his home
or destination were futile. Tho boy
would listen attcntivcly to every ques-
ton asked him, and astonished the
passengers by repeating word for word
many OF the questions, but not once
did he make use Of his native Ian
guagc.
silent William" was taken in charge
by Mrs. Theodore Spencer, of Haver-
ford. Pa
Miss Evelyn Bullock, daughter of the
Governor General OF Bermuda, who was
4 passenger on the Kroonland with
her mother. Lady Bullock. cared for n
fouryear-old girl, who was parentlcss.
This child made many attempts TO tell
her name, but the language she used
held little resemblance to any known
tongue. and she remains unidentified.
The greatest enigma, however. was a
haxcn haired boy OF about three or
four. He was such a cheerful little
fellow that he became the favorite of
the cabin passengers on the kroon-
land. While he would laugh nnid play
with all. he failed to understand any
of the attempts to learn his name. Tho
three children We're taken to the
Nurses Settlement by Mrs. Florence
Kelly. after the Kroonland arrived
Henry Muller. steward on the Vol
turno, was acclaimed hero by all
of the survivors arriving on the kroon-
land. According TO the stories OF the
survivors. Muller worked In the hold
fighting the fire and later aided In low
erinG tho lifeboats. lie then went to
The galley and remained there from
noon Thursday until shortly before
o'clock Friday morning preparing food
and distributing it among the passen-
gers and crew of the burning vessel.
Perhaps the saddest man to arrive
to day was Henry BouQugneau, who Is
I.early Frustrated with grief because he
was unable to rescue three-year- old
girl. Mrs Angelo Tourneau intrusted
her daughter. Angelo. to Bouqugneau..
The child was strapped to the mans
back and he plunged into the sea.
After battling in the water for more
than an hour no was pulled aboard one
OF the Kroonland's boats. He then
discovered that the child had slipped
from his back while he was in the
water The next day the Frenchman
met Mrs. Tourneau. who had been res
cued with her ten-months' old son,
Victor, on the rescuing ship. Mrs.
Tourneau praised the man for his brave
attempt and begged him not to grieve
over the misfortune.
August Saairven, seaman on the
Nolturno said:
I'VE had fire drill on the Volturno
every Saturday. Our fire hose was In
excellent condition, and did not spring
II leak until the flames reached it. Most
of the time we were lighting tho fire
we were blinded by the heavy smoke
and fumes. No Drawer man ever sailed
the sea than Captain Inch. To him we
owe our lives"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-10-17

been lost. Still others were plunged
into grave uncertainty when they
were unable to learn definitely whether
their relatives or friends had been
rescued.
Among those arriving on tho Kroon-
land were husbands who had lost their
wives, sons and daughters. and women
who had lost their husbands and chill
dren.
Captain Inch had almost entirely re-
covered from the effects of the twenty
seven-hour battle against the fire and
sea. but no stu complained of n pain
in his left eye. which was badly burned
when II sheet of flame poured from
Hatch No. 2. He insisted that he was
not n hero and named score OF men,
many whose names he did not know.
as deserving OF equal praise for the
rescue of the 521.
The praise which was heaped upon
the head Of Captain Inch was nullined,
in his opinion, by the fact thnt there
had been loss of life. and that he had
lost his vessel. III brief. he was the
calmest, most selr-dcprccintive hero
New York has ever welcomed.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-10-17
CAPT AIN INCH TELLS
STORY OF DISASTER

nently In the discussion Senator'S OK
pressed the opinion that more adequate
laws on loading cargoes and higher
cificiency requirements would do much
TO prevent similar catastrophes.
Senator La Toilette charged that
large shipping interests had prevented
adequate reform for years He pre-
sented substitute for the bill which
would go further in requiring an abso-
Lutte test Of efficiency for seamen on
ocean liners. Fire drills and lifeboat
drills cannot be had on ocean vessels.
the Senator contended under condi-
tons approaching those which confront
a ships crew at the time of disaster
at sea The greatest safety. he said,
lies in law that will require an ade-
quate number of seamen thoroughly
trained
Senator Burton contcnded that COM
pulsory lifebont drills and fire drills
should be required by the bill
Discussing the scamen's bill Senator
Burton declared that IL the Volturno
had been loaded in accordance with
American law and steamship rcruia-
tons the great loss of life by fire would
not have occurred because the chances
for fire would have been far less.
II do not believe that catastrophe
could have occurred had the vessel
tcen under American regulations" said
Senator Burton. Our laws are the
best OF any government. but are still
capable of Improvement We restrict
the character OF cargo that can be car
ried on passenger vessel and it would
have been Impossible to transport on
p passenger ship the amount OF com :
lustible that were carried on the Vol
turno. The character of cargo to be
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-10-17
SECRET PRACTICE
BEGINS A. & M.
Team Working Hard in Prepa-
ration for Remainder of
Games on Schedule.
Especial to The Tines-Dlspa,ch. ]

West Raleigh. y. c., October IG.-
The ~. d NJ. football team has been
going through tho stiffest kind of prac-
Tee IN preparation for the remainder
OF the games on the schedule, the prac-
lice continuing tin long after dark.
secret practice commenced this week
Tor the purpose OF working out new
plays and formations The practice
generally ends with a few minutes or
stir scrimmagc. and the varsity back-
hciu has been tearing the scrub line
ana ends up. making several touch
downs each afternoon. Although the
a Hsp1iity din not run up much of = Seeor.
last Saturday. the techs played a better
games than the score would Indicate
anu Inc coaches are very much pleased
man ON the team liz In good condition
except Phillips, who hurt his shoulder
IN practice last week. but he Will be
all right within tho next week.
VIII be played here. and although the
Red and White should have no trouble
IN running up several touchdowns
orercontident as the Davidson team
always puts up Il good hard fought
game and always have a hghting
featcd the Presbytcrians by one touch
down. and the game on Saturday will
no doubt be Il fast contest. The team
this year averages about la pounds
The line being lighter than last years
line, averaging about 10 pounds. while
me backheld is much faster and
hSar,er than 5na last year this years line
After Saturdays game VIII come the
hardest game on the Red and White
schedule when the Georgetown Uni
Thursday, this being one Of the biz at
fractions OF the state Fair.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-10-17
Survivor. In phiIndeIphin.

Philadelphia, October l6.-The North
German Lloyd liner Seydlitz arrived
here tonight with fortysiX survivors
of tho Nolturno on board. or this
number eighteen were men passengers.
six were women. six children and six
teen members OF the crew. All but one.
a tenor en- route to New York 20 join
an opera company, were steeCage pas
senRers.
Many OF the survivors told Of seeing
scores OF men and women and few
children struggling In the water dur
Ing, Friday morning. These passengers
overheard. and were endeavoring to
keep afloat until some OF the lifeboats
could reach them. Jacques Cohen. OF
ltimore. said he was suro large
number Of the passengers drowned be-
fore the lifeboats reached the Nolturno.
Very few OF the passengers would
jump when the rescuers first wanted
looked as though the shin We're about
to. sink many began to jump. The only
lifeboat ] could SEQ must have been
nearly mile away. and IL was Il long
time before 1t reached u.s."
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-10-17
OFFICIALS CHOSEN
FOR BIG CONTESTS

Sew Maven, Conn. October i5-onlcials
for tho Yale Harvard ana Yale Princeton
footoail games Were announced tonight by
captain Ketcham. This they were ar
ranged through tho agency of tho central
ohicinih' board for thc fi.st time. although
Yale aud Princeton employed this hoard last
season for determining the list. The same
set was selected For both games ana VIII be
follows:
umpire-wiIliam <. I.angford Triui,y Col
gan.
Linesman--DaviG F'ultx. Brown.
This l. the same list used ~ Yale and
Harvard last season. u proved very salts
factory thea.
Iangford Is the former Trinity captain. lie
has OBLIGATED az more important games the
pHti few years than any other player. Snow
made his reputation upon the Western cir
quit. but has given excellent satisfaction
ga The East. Fui,z IS the former Brown Uni
Ners!ty haIf back and captain and later
American League baseball star, aud IS now
president OF the Players reflective Associa-
ton.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-10-17
SUIT AGAINST POLICEMEN.
Administrative Of Man Killed by Officers
Seeks Ten Thousand Dollars.
Especial to The Times

Especial to The Times Dspatch.1
Norfolk. Va October l6.-Poicemen H. v.
Stokes and George w. Shumadne, OF Nor
folk. were to-day sued for $4,000 In the
United States Court by Martha Weaver. ad-
ministratriy OF Norman Weaver. colored,
who killed while escaping from one OF
the defendant officers.
Weaver broke away from Officer Stokes
who fired upon him rs the negro took refuge
In some bushes. Policeman Shumndino COM
ing In another direction. Weaver run
from tho bushes and likewise shot at him
The man died from the effects OF bullet
wounds.
Weaver from North Carolina, and on
this ground the suit brought in the
Federal Court James q. Martin Is coun-
sci for tho plaintiff
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-10-17

transported in vessels carrying pas
Hengers and better precautions against
fire at sea should be ono of the first
ana one of tho most important Qucs-
tons to be taken UP by the interna-
tiohai conference that meets in Eng
land next month"
Senator Burton suggested that the
proposed bill ought to go over until
after the International conference, to
which this government was sending
delegates
The bill came up to-day under n spe-
cial agreement, and tho vote Is to be
taken not later than o'clock OF next
THURSDAY.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-10-17
BOWLING

Great interest IS being shown by the local
bowlers IN the double tournament which
began last night ON the Newport Alleys The
first nights bowling proved to be Of scnsa
tional order. cvermann and Davis and
Whitman and Burch were the first team to
90 on the drives. and both sides put up a
great game. The first team however. fin
ishcc with "a majority OF l5l pins over their
opponents In the five game series. Whitman
was tho star OF the series. scoring four out
OF the fivc games over the double century
mark With a grand average OF olo. This
tournament IL open to all local bowlers a..
Il two-uen team. ono from the class y and
ono from the class division. y handsome
prize has been offered TO tho team which
makes tho highest total In ten games TO loo
played before Tuesday night. November 4.
Each team entering must consist OF one
class and class Is bowler.
Following are last niHhts SCOPES:
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-10-17
MARATHON FILMS
AT EMPIRE TODAY

The pictures OF Tho Times Dispatch arodi-
hed Marathon, made by tho Universal AMI
mated Film Company. Will he shown at tho
Empire Theatre to-day and tomorrow at
all performances. The films arc said to be
exceptionally clear. and the runners In the
Marathon are distinctly shown as we'll as the
Duiidihgs ana street scenes along tho course
which tho runners travelled in the first Iuodl-
iled Marathon race run In the South. Tho
pictures VIII be OF unusual local interest
and doubtless Will attract large audiences.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-10-17
PLEADS Nor GUILTY.
Colonel X. VI. Thompson Released in Two
Thnmnnnd Dnlnrs' Bnil for TrinI

Nc" York. October l6.-Colonel Robert "
Thompson. Wall Street broker, pleaded not
guilty to-day to q sUpersedinC Indictment
IN tho Federal court. charging him with con
kpiTacy with James \. Fatton and others
TO corner the cotton crop OF 1901? The other
defendants had pleaded not guilty. with the
exception OF MI. Patten, who paid u fine
rather than contest the case. Colonel Thoinp-
son was ia Europe at the time the other
defendants pleaded. Colonel Thompson was
released in see90 bail for trial.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-10-17
Talking Electrically

Mrs morning Mrs Smith; where are YOU off 10
early this morning?
Mrs SMITH am going the electric showroom of
gnia Railway and Power Company.
Mrs Jones Why did know they had show
Where is it?
Mrs the first floor building at Seventh
and Franklin Streets.
Mrs. jones' that SO? What have they got there?
Mrs SmlthThey have all kinds of electric heating cook
ing appliances and lady demonstration pleasure in
showing anything they have
Mrs onesMy don't certainly will have go
there have been wanting to know something about
iron Tor some time What you going to get?
Mrs SmithWhy, husband complained of feeling hiyl
night and is too early to start the fires SO
electric heater they carry them
Mrs. Jones Good gracious! What good idea; just what
want Come in moment Mrs Smith, until hat and will
with you
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-10-17
MinstrcIs Tonight.

Primrose and Dockstadcr will ap-
pear at ihe Academy OF Music to-nigh;
In new and spectacular revival Of
twentieth century ministrclsy Many
new features have been introduced
this year. and, as AN added local at
traction. Fally and Murphy, black face
singers, VIII Introduce Dat Coal Black
Cullud Child.' written by Otis NJ. AL
friend. The engagement is for three
performances
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-10-17
BIG ADVANCE IN coTToS.
Winter Deliveries Sell at Two Dollars Per
Bnlc Above CIosing on "Wednesday.

nc" YORK october l6.--Thcrc big
advance IN the cotton market to-day with
winter deliveries selling So per bale above
the closing prices OF yesterday. The mar
kct opened higher thi. morning on reports
that the Lancas shire labor troubles had been
serted. ana after a gradual advance be-
came very active and nrm in tho late trad :
ing on trade buying. covering OF shorts. re-
ports OF hriner southern spot situation
ana uniaVorabic weather Southwest Clos
ing prices were within point or two OF
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-10-17
FLOWER DIRECT
WINS 2:O5 PACE

Lexington. October 16-Tho BAY
mare Flower Direct won tho Cumbcr-
land stakes for 2:0J PAGERS here day
She was favorite over Walter Cochato.
Loneworth and Jones Gentry. but
was beaten by the first-named horse
In a close finish in the first heat. After
that she was by far the best Jim
Todd captured the 2:20 tro. and the
2:15 trot went to Bright Axworthy
|. Schlcssinger. Of Vienna, Austria, to-
day purchased from w. C. Young. of
Charleston, w. Va, the three year stall
lion Don Chenault. 2:05 ga. winner of
the horse review futurlty and cham
pionship stallion stakes. The pur-
chase price was not ANNOUNCED. but is
said to have been in the neighborhood
of $4,000.
2;15 class-trotting, three in five:
purse. $1,000:
Bright Axworthy, b. &, by AK
worthy tEdelmeycr) .1 / l
A1odine b. m (Cox) ... 9 3
Berta b. IN. tMcCarthy) ..... = .
Grace Hussey. b. III. (SheDardD 3 z
Vaster The Student. Louise Medium.
! Expectation. Loe Blossom. Helen VIII
| stnr. FL Freda, Todd. Sadie Baron also
started Best time, 2:0S 81.
ZOOS class-pacing. three-in five;
stake. $4,000
Flower Direct b. IN. by Di-
Iccl SthI wv HltehcaO)
Walter Cochato, blk. H.. by
cochato G.egg) ...:... 3 .
Longworth II, b. h. ,ATur-
phy) ................'... 3 3
Jones' Gentry. b. e. CMur-
Best time. 2:o4 1-2
2;2o class-trotting, three-in-hve;
purse. $1,000:
Jim Todd. br. h.. By Todd Gan
Fast Tramp ro II. (McDonald) ,
Palmer DeForest. b. x. (Os-
DotncJ ........ =
jay Mac. b. z. tM Bowerman) 4
Sir John. The Mason. and Walter ia
DO also started. Best time. 2:CS IL
2:10 class-pacing. three-in-five;
stake. $1,000:
Frank Bogash Jr.. b. e, By
Frank Bogash tMurphy) l
Del Rey, b. h. (Cox), ... . 9
Herman Wenger, b. {. tValen-
Best time. 2:04 Ia.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-10-17
SHOOTS SPECIAL OFFICER.
Zeb Battle in Jail, While Wounded Man Is
Rushed To uOSnital.

Ashevillc. n. c.. October ia special
train left here to might for Andrews. N. O..
To bring In Clifford Slagle a prominent
young man OF that place. who was shot and
probably fatally injured this afternoon by
Zeb Battle. Battle is In tall at Murphy. Mr..
Slagle was acting special policeman and
tried TO arrest Battle, who drew his gun and
fired. shooting Slagle in the abdomen. eaesle
Is being brought 10 q local hospital for nm
operation.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-10-17
Alumnae Elect onlcers.

Alexandria. Va. October i6.-The alumnae
OF st. Mary's Academy has elected thesa
oTicers to serve for the year: Miss Teresa
saret Greene. vice presidert; Miss Rosa Grill
u, secretary: Miss Agnes Gilroy, treasurer;
Miss Mildred He!lmuth, historian; Miss Alice
unmlll. Nhrarian