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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-04-24
CITY OF DANV|[LE
DEEPLY AG|TATED
Warm Fight Is On to Secure
Position Of Post
master.
BURLEsoN is INTERVIEWED
Supporters of Hamilton at Nor
folk Making Strong
Contest.
.BuRLEsoN is INTERVIEWED
Especial to The rimes-Dispateh.l

Especial to The Times Dispatch.l
Washington. April 2s.-The city OF
Danvillc is all stirred UP over the APP
pointment of Its postmaster. A Few
days ago a delegation or business men
from that place came to Washing ton
and called upon Postmaster General
Burleson. with Congressman Saunders,
in behalf of one OF their friends whom
they desire TO see get the place. To-
day another delegation. which favors
tho appointment OF ". r. Mitchell.
procedure was gone through with. In
the delegation which came TO day
were: X. a. James, !. w. Carter, w.
H. Buntin. d. S. Motley J. r. Bisor, a.
j. Grady and b. W. Beach. When they
got here they met Mr.. Saunders. and
with him they called on the Postmas-
ter-Gcneral and explained to him why
they wanted Mr.. Mitchell named for
the place.
After the meeting, Mr.. Saunders was
seen by The Tines-Dispatch cores
pendent, and asked about the matter
He had nothing to say. and would
not indicate when any action would be
taken by him
While there Is a disposition among
the members OF the Virginia dele
cation to hasten all the appoint
mcnts possible. most OF them admit
that because OF the Presidents recent
utteranccs along this line, 1t may be
sometime even after recomme ndations
are made and fled with the proper
authorities. before many actual APP
pointrucnts are made
Applicants for the position OF col
lector> OF customs at Norfolk are los
ing no time In fling their credentials
With Secretary McAdoo. In fact, dur
Ing the past day or two the situa-
ton. as viewed from this end of the
line. has become very interesting.
To-day y. n. Hamilton was here and
filed his papers with tho Treasury De-
partment. being backed by Congress
man Jones and other members OF the
Virginia delegation. 1t is understood
that efforts made 70 have some OF the
members OF the delegation agree on
this nomination as we'll as on other
applications pending. have resulted In
failure. which indicates that before the
matter is settled there will be "A con
siderable pulling OF the political
wires.
1t is impossible just yet to get an
accurate line on Whist Will dc done
about the customs coliectorship, but
from what is now known, ii seems
likely that Congressman Jones. Monta-
que, Holland and possibly MIR Glass.
VIII pull together In these Eastern
Virginia matters.
p. H. MEG
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-04-24
Arrested for Cruelty to Animate.

ON n charge OF cruelty 10 animals,
lScrnard. Howard and Ralph Cole, bro
thers, were arrested yesterday after
noon by officer George farrell. OF
Swansboro. The men are said to have
Eeaten several horses. All were bailed
for appearance before Magistrate l..
w. Cheatham in the Swansboro Court
tomorrow morning. An additional
charge of cursing and abusing Thomas
Iaibott was lodged against Ralph and
Howard Cole
l.. c. Jones was arrested by officer
Phillips of the Third District, yester-
DAY morning OH a charge OF nonsup-
port lie will be arraigned before Jus
tice Maurice this morning
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-04-24
MADE CITY MISSIONARY
Rev. r.. Ernest Warren, Rector q
Meade Memorial Church, Chosen.

Rev +. Ernest Warren. rector of
Meade Memorial Episcopal Church, is
considering the acceptance of an offer
To become city missionary of Richmond.
The position was offered Mr. Warren
NJ The last meeting OF the Richmond
Glorious Of the Episcopal Church 1t
mas been vacant since the death Of
Kew. John Moncure, ID. D., who lost his
lie in attempting TO save servant
from drowning.
MIR. Warren has been in his present
charge Tor more than year and has
successfully launched campaign for
new church building. y large lot
mas been purchased and considerable
sum has been subscribed for the pro-
posed structure. While greatly pleased
by the compliment paid Mr.. Warren by
MS election to the post. the congrega-
ton of the church is very anxious to
retain his services. and many are urg-
ing him TO decline the offer. His de-
cision will be made within the next few
days.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-04-24
In Hustings Court, Part H.

The suit of Annie Il. Rocks against
the Grand Fountain, United Order ot
true Reformers. will begin this morn
ing III Hastings Court. Part II This
is the first case scheduled for trial for
ms term. The amount involved is
S7S737 alleged to be due on an insur-
ance policy.
deed of bargain and sale from w
Reginald Walker to Ray E.. Heacock
was placed on record yesterday in
Hastings Court, Part IL. The property
fronts fifty feet on tile east line OF
twentieth Street. between Hull and
cambridge Streets. The consideration
was placed at So. The taxable value
of the property is $4,000
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-04-24
Case Under Adv.sement.

Judge r. G. Southall. of the Circuit
Court OF Petersburg. after sitting for
three days hearing argument in the
cause OF Parcal Davies administrator
vs. t'ortescue Whittle, announced at
the conclusion this afternoon that he
would take the case under advisement
and render his decision Inter. The
cause has been on tho docket OF the
court FOR upwards OF fifteen years
me plaintiff was represented by Judge
George L. Christian, of Richmond. and
the defendant by II. Il. Davis and Wu
liam b. McIlwaine, OF this city.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-04-24
DIR. Freeman 70 sn..L

Dr. Douglas S, Freeman will make an
address Sunday night before the con-
Eregation or Weatherford Memorial
Baptist Church. Swansboro. DR.. Free
man Is connected with the State De-
partment OF Health and is we'll known
on the Southsde as speaker of note.
Last summer. during the absence of
me pastor. he conducted services in
cambridge street Baptist Church. and
has spoken several times before the
swansboro School and Civic League.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-04-24
whitt-Huuke. Marriage.

y quiet but pretty marriage was eel :
ehrated yesterday afternoon at ) o'clock
In the home OF the brides parents.
when Miss Miusa Virginia Hawkes..
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs Alpheus
hawkes., Of $50 McDonough Street, be-
came the wife of John Il. Whit The
ceremony was performed by Rev. r. NJ.
White, pastor Of Decatur street Meth
ohist Church. The young couple left
on Northern wedding tour
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-04-24
Announces Marriage OF Daughter.

cards announcing the marriage OF
their daughter, Miss Agnes Lloyd Wade,
10 J. Edward Rowlett have been is
sued by Mr.. and Mrs. Charles T. Wade.
Inc ceremony was performed Tuesday
at Hamlet. n. c. Following a brief
wedding tour. Mr.. and Mrs. Rowlett
VIII make their home at 20 Davis Ave
nue..
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-04-24

said to have the worlds record for q
two-year old.
Within the last several weeks there
have been a large number of visitors
from the North and West I'm the city,
inquiring after lands in this section,
and several sales were made.
DR.. William F. Drewry has returned
to the city, entirely restored to health
The legislative contest in Dinwiddte
between r, T. Wilson and Thomas r..
Clark, the incumbent, is becoming quite
warm
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-04-24
TO Celebrate Mo,her,, D,v

Mothers Day, the second Sunday in
May, will be observed Jointly by Davis
Council. No. 20; New South Council, No
5, and Liberty Council. No IS. accord
ing to plans made last night. Commit
tees from each of the councils will be
appointed to prepare the program for
the occasion. Other lodges in the city
VIII be invited to participate. Special
services will be held in the majority
or Southside churches that day
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-04-24
Consider Merger of Schools.

hand the opinion of the patrons of the
schools regarding the proposed merger
or Mann, Moore and Martin Schools,
The Manchester District School Board
VIII attend a union meeting tomorrow
night at Mann School. The patrons OF
eacn school have agreed to the consol-
idation, providing 4 suitable location
for the new building can be secured.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-04-24
Personal Mention,

Miss Bernice Agnew. of Roanoke. is
visiting her sister, Mrs. w c. Lowry.
of Mason's Park.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stanard Archer of Nor
folk' are visiting the latters parents
MT. and Mrs. w. A. Jacob. of Forest
Hill.
Ralph Jones, of Talbot, ~ c., is Wis
iting friends and relatives on the
Southsidc.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-04-24
To Have Tacky pnr,,.

Prizes for the most ''tacky" costume
VIII be awarded at party to be given
tomorrow afternoon in Oak Grove
School. All children are invited to
enter the contest. The party will be
held from 10 o'clock. The proceeds
VIII be for the benefit of the school
fund.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-04-24
licenses Arc Grnn,cd.

SPECIAL to The Times Dispatch.1
Bristol Va, April 2s;--Judge Kelly.
ed all requests for liquor licenses in
Bristol for the year beginning May L ).
applied. and there was paid into the
city treasury $4,000 of which the
State receives $4,000 Should Bristol
vote dry May this money will have
to be- refunded 49,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-04-24
SOUTH RICHMOND

i, Will be necessary to erect the pro-
posed structure in a centrally located
point within easy reach OF the chill
oren. Before this is done "A special
election on bond issue TO cover the
cost of the building must be held.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-04-24
Married in washington

Miss Cora Perkins, daughter OF Mr..
ana Mrs. ID. l.. Perkins, OF Dinwiddis
County, and well known In Peters.
burg, left for Washington this morn
Ing with w. #. Webb, a pvomincnt
young ctzen Of the same county. where
they were married this afternoon. The
marriage In Washington was not the
result OF an elopment, but a matter of
cbOicn - " .
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-04-24
Times Dispatch Bureau,
Bollingbrook Street
(TelephOne 1850,
Petersburg, Va. April

Candidates for municipal offices and
for the Legislature are very active.
The city probably has never before
been so thoroughly canvassed as 1t has
bean or Will be in advance OF the June
primary. 1t is predicted that between
1,S00 and 1000 votes will be polled at
the primary--a much larger vote than
usual
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-04-24
New CoIored Church.

The congregation OF the Central
Presbyterian Church, the only colored
congregation Of that determination in
the city. have decided 10 build 4 new
ana more modern ediiice than the one
IN which services are now being held.
The church is TO be located on Halifax
street, and is expected to cost about
$4,000. An appeal is TO be made to
the public 20 assist In raising one
third of the amount
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-04-24

Company to Organize.
Subscribers to the capital stock of
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-04-24
Petersburg Chautauqua.

so'ooo. An appeal Is TO be made to
the public 20 assist In raising one
third of the amount
Petersburg Chautauqua.
Arrangements for the chautauQua
10 be held in Petersburg the last week
IN May, nave been completed a chau
tauqua Is something new In this sec-
'tion. and II will be literally patron
lied. Lectures Will be delivered by
eminent men, Williams Jennings Bryan
probably among them, and there Will
be fine music with entertainments OF
various kinds. all to 10 held in n big
tent to be erected near Franklin and
Sycamore Streets.
General News Notes.
John Fl. Patterson. OF this city. yes
terday sold In Richmond to citizen
OF Emporia his two-year-old illy,
Ti'lie Upton. for S1l.976,; The dlls Is
Rock Island Argus., 1913-04-14
FEDERAL TEST OF
FRIEDMAN CURE

Washington, d. c.. April 14-Dr.
Friedman, who claims 70 have discoy-
cred a cure for tuberculosis. prepared
early today FOR his test at George
Washington hospital before Surgeon
General Blue OF the public health serv-
ice and a distinguished company OF
local and foreign physicians Willing
patients by the score were on the
scene. Dr Friedman. however. had
insisted that he be permitted TO pick
his subjects.
Secretary Bryan and a number OF
members OF the diplomatic corps and
one or two members Of congress, who
had been physicians before they took
Up public duties, were invited. Before
inoculating the first patient, DR.. Fried.
mann paid a visit 10 the White house
and shook hands with President VIII
son.
Rock Island Argus., 1913-04-14

April 13, 1913-Attempt to shoot
the king while he was riding in Ma
drid. Assassin captured
Jan. >, 1911-Attempt TO shoot king
at Malaga. Assassin captured; kim
uninjured.
June 6, 19OS-Attempt to shoot king
with his own rife near hunting lodge
Just outside Madrid. Would-be assas-
sin escaped; king unhurt.
May 81. 19O6-SiXteen soldiers killed
in bomb throwing intended to kill king
while he was riding TO the castle in
Madrid after he married Queen Vic
toria. Neither king nor queen was in
jured.
May 81. 19O5-Bomb thrown at the
king while riding in carriage with
President LoUbet of France in Paris.
Neither ruler was hurt; several sol.
diers were injured in protecting them
Rock Island Argus., 1913-04-14
FIFTH ATTEMPTTO
KILL SPAIN KING
Anarchist Seizes Bride of Al
fonso's Horse in CapiSSeand
Fires Three Times.
RULER SHOWS COURAGE
Spurs Cause Animal to Rear and the
Bullet Misses Sovereign and =
Strikes His Mount.

Madrid, April liking Alfonso
yesterday once more narrowly escaped
being the victim of an anarchist at
tempt against his life. Three shots
were fired at the king yesterday after
noon in the streets of the capital, op-
posite the bank of Spain, by a native
Of Barcelona, Rafael Sanchez Allegro,
who was Immediately overpowered
King Alfonso owes his escape to his
OWE courage, Quickness and skilled
hUrsemanship. Accompanied by his
staff, he was riding along the Gale
de Alcala. returning from the cere-
mony of swearing in recruits, when a
man sprang from the sidewalk and
seized the bride of the kings horse
with one hand, presenting a revolver
point blank with the other.
KINGS QUICKNESS SAVES LIFE.
The king, realizing the situation,
with lightning rapidity dug his sprus
into his horse, which reared violently.
His quickness saved his life. The bull
let instead of burying itself in the
kings breast, struck the horse on the
neck, but so close was it that the
kings left hand glove was blackened
by the powder discharge.
/ Before the assailant was able to pull
the trigger again a secret service man
sprang upon him. The two men fell
to the ground locked in each others
arms. struggling furiously. The as
sassin managed to free his revolver
arm and fired two more shots in rapid
succession, but the officer knocked his
arm aside and the bullets few harm.
lessly through the air.
At the sound of the first shot the
kings staff forced their horses on the
sidewalk and made ring around the
. assassin, who fought fiercely in the
grip Of four policemen before he was
overpowered and handcuffed.
CALLS CHEER FOR SPAIN.
King Alfonso, as soon as he saw
that the man had been secured, raised
himself in the stirrups, turned to the
crowd and gave military salute and
shouted in a ringing voice: Long live
Spain"
He then dismounted and reassured
his staff, saying: at is nothing, gen
tlemen."
Then uprose a mighty roar from the
wildly enthusiastic masses, as the king
rode to the palace, cool, collected and
smiling
A spectator, a pensioner royal hal
berdier, pushed forward 50 impetuous
ly to offer his congratulations to the
monarch that he was mistaken fol
another assassin and arrested. He waf
released as soon as the mistake was
discovered
A young Frenchman, who was stand
ing beside Allegro, was also arrested
but it does not appear that he wal
connected with him.
TRY TO LYNCH ASSAHANT.
The crowds made a determined at
tempt to lynch Allegro, who was rush
ed into a house and kept there unit
an automobile ambulance escorted b.
mounted police transferred him 70 Do
lice headquarters.
King Alfonso was forced to tell o
Rock Island Argus., 1913-04-14
Manhood Suffrage Strike
to Tie Up COuntry's
industries.
TO PROTECT PROPERTY
CaTetakerS Left at Plants by
Leaders to Prevent Deter
iOTatiOn.

Brussels. April 1.-THE vast politi-
cal strike, planned by Belgian socialist
trade unions. began at dawn today
TIN. first workmeu 70 take part were
the night shifts in the mines and mills
Of the country. They left the various
plants In charge OF a few caretakers,
Io'r on by the socialist leaders to keep
property from deteriorating.
ht least q quarter Of a million work
ors laid down their tools during the
morning There were numerous ex-
,ep'ious 20 the general walkout in
many districts. however. The strike
is complete in such places as mining
districts. but is scarely discernible in
some localities. In Brussels the strike
must be looked for in order to be
found. Probably one-fourth Of the
wUrkmeu engaged In suburban factor
les did not report for work today. The
socialist committee estimated 10000
struck al the capital Reports from
tID provinces tell the complete story:
There has been partial or nearly
complete stoppage OF work at Liege
Charleroi, Mons, Lalouviere and small
cr cities. At Mons there are 10000
out and at Lalouviere 26.OOO. most OF
them belonging TO metal, carriage
building and tobacco trades. Although
the strike did not appear to affect the
seaport of Antwerp in any way this
morning there was partial suspension
Of work by dock laborers later in the
day The movement also extended to
other branches but everything is quiet
Ali MONS SHOPS CLOSE.
Mons. April 14--Of $4,000 miners in
tris district all quit except 1000. who
are keeping the machinery running
All shops. pOtteries and factories are
IDLE
Iiego, April 14.-Work ceased this
morning in the greater number Of il
dustrial concerns here and surround
ing suburbs. II is estimated only 1,40(
remained on the machines. At th'
National Arms factory at Herstal tn,
strike is complete. All coal miners il
the district stopped work.
Quicvrain. April 14.-Everything Il
closed. Half Of the workmen hav,
gone over the frontier TO France t
find temporary employment.
Ghent, April 1.-THE potterIes ar,
silent but at the linen and cotton mlll
more than half OF the hands remained
at work. Metal workers are all out
CARMEN TO QUIT.
La Louvlere, April 1.-THE miners
strike is general. All factories ar
closed Motormen and conductors vii
strike this evening. There were som
attempts to cut telegraph wires.
Charleroi, April l+-Suspension o
work IN the coal mines in this vicinit
IS complete. The metal workers oul
partially quiz their employment. but
is understood tomorrow the remainde
in this trade will lay down their tools.
Rock Island Argus., 1913-04-14
RICH CHICAGOAN
is SLAIN in HOME

Chicago. Ill, April 14.-George Dietz,
owner Of a women's tailoring establish
ment, was found murdered at his home
on Aldine avenue early today His
head was crushed. It is believed he
was beaten 70 death with a hammer,
which was found in the room. A let
ter was found in the room indicating
revenge as the motive He was wealthy
and lived alone with his wife. who
discovered the crime. The slayer es-
capped without awakening the woman.
Dietz and his wife occupied separate
bedrooms. Questioned by the police,
Mrs. Dietz denied all knowledge of the
crime and said the first she knew OF
the murder was when she went to
awake her husband.
The letter. which was unsigned. was
written on a typewriter on yellow
paper and illiterate to a degree that
led the police TO suspect this feature
Of the crime was planned TO confuse
investigators. The letter in part said ::
Il feel like man that do riht. l kill
him like We Kill beast Gerly tele
me all when she sick. I work hard.
He rich man. He steal my little girl.
Poor gerly she not bad. She foolish,
like good clothes he gave her. IT ]
get chance TO ken old pig We all
saved"
The police are working on the the
ory that either the father OF sweet
heart OF some girl committed the
crime.
Rock Island Argus., 1913-04-14

what he lightly called "the incident"
to Queen Victoria and the dowager
queen, Maria Christina, who were
greatly alarmed. The king smilingly
allayed their fears.
He had hardly been back in the pal
ace ten minutes when an immense
clamor arose. The two squares on
which the palace looks were black with
people of all classes, desirous of show
ing their joy at the kings safety and
their admiration for his bravery. The
king went to the balcony and acknowl-
edged the cheers and then sought the
queen and the two stood bowling to the
throngs for several minutes.
EXPELLED FROM FRANCE.
The police Investigations have es.
tablished that Allegro was recently ex.
PEELED from France as an anarchist
after which he went to Barcelona. He
came to Madrid a month ago and OBJ
tained employment in a carpenter shop
He worked there until Friday.
II is stated that during his first ex
animation Allegro declared that on
seeing the king pass he was seized
with a sudden evil impulse and having
a revolver in his pocket drew it out
and fired.
A woman said to be associated with
Allegro was arrested last night
A curious coincidence is found IL
the fact that the Spanish premier
Count Romanones, last night declared
to be absolutely without foundation
alarming rumors circulated regarding
the possibility of an attempt agains
the king on the occasion of the swear
ing in of the recruits and relative t
the presence in Madrid of several dan
! gerous anarchists.
Madrid, April liking Alfonso
took ride through the park this morn
ing and was warmly saluted by crowd!
who noisily expressed their joy tha
the king escaped the bullets fired BY
the anarchist, Rafael Allegro, yester
day.
Allegro was still in a merry mood to
day. During an examination he forced
the guards and interrogating magis
trates TO laugh at his witty comments
Inquiries by police at Barcelona show
Allegro was recently rejected from tn,
Spanish military service owing to hi
suffering from nervous attacks HI
was frequently without employment
His wife is a woman of noble birth.
Rock Island Argus., 1913-04-14
PAUPER SON HEIR
TO TWO MILLIONS

Detroit, Mich, April 14.-From pow
erty and Obscurity in a little country
town to possession of a fortune of 81
000,0 Is the story Of 81 year old FL
win Leschappelle of Grayling, this
state. Within a few weeks he will re-
ceive his share of nestate left by his
father, a millionaire lumberman of
northern Wisconsin, whom he had new
er seen.
His parents quarreled within a
month after their marriage. The hus-
band left Grayling and never returned.
tate is being wound UP and will be di-
vided between Elyin and his half broth
er.
Rock Island Argus., 1913-04-14
SUNDRY BILL HAS
WILSON APPROVAL

Washington, D. C., April 14.-Pro-
viding that 100000 of its total shall
not be used for Sherman law prosecu-
ton Of farmers cooperative organiza-
tions or labor unions, the sundry civil
appropriation bill was reinroduced in
the house today. Taft vetoed the bill
because Of that provision, which he
characterized as class legislation OF
the most vicious sort" The bill also
carries appropriations for various
branches of the government totaling
$4,000. While not willing to make
formal announcement Of his views, the
president let it be known today he
would not object 10 the passage of the
bill in the same form Taft vetoed It.