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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-03
HEADLINE ALMOST
CAUSES M|STR|AL
Continued From First Pase.)


make a statement to the jury in re-
gard to the headlines.
Charges Contempt OF Court.
Solicitor Dorsey objected to the
proposition. and declared that tho paper
had been guilty OF contempt OF court.
When the jury was recalled Judge
Roam made a short statement. but did
not endeavor to ascertain II any MEM
Der of that body had read the head
line He warned them against taking
into consideration anything they might
see in newspa pers or might hear news
boys calling out In conclusion. Judge
Roam declared that the case was being
tried only on sworn testimony and
evidence introduced in the court pro-
ceedings.
The examination OF DR.. Hurt then
was resumed. Efforts of counsel for
the prosecution TO corroborate the un-
usual testimony OF DR.. Harris through
the Introduction OF DIR. Hurt were only
partially successful Or. Harris had
testified that Mary Phagan was muir
dcred within less than hour after
she had eaten her luncheon.
He stated that he reached this con-
clusion after an examination OF the
contents OF the girls stomach. in
which he found PARTICLES OF cabbage
upon which digestive action had been
samples OF cabbage taken from the
girls stomach, and similar food which
had been subjected to digestive process
for several hours, were exhibited by
the state In support OF this theory.
DR.. Hurt, on cross examination,
admitted that cabbage was exceeding
ly difficult to digest, and said that he
was unwilling to swear that a sample.
such as that shown him and purport-
fal fro Ia
Phagans stomach, had not been eaten
more than an hour before her death.
Pressed for q moro explicit answer,
the witness said he would not attempt
to approximate how long a time had
elapsed between the hour the food
shown him was eaten and that at
which the girl was killed.
No Definite Statement.
Efforts Of the state, on redirect ex-
animation, to induce DIR. Hurt to make
a definite estimate of the time that
been undergoing digestive process
failed, and after n few additional
questions regarding his previous evil
dence, the witness was excused.
DR.. Harris who collapsed on the
stand yesterday. was not recalled to-
day. Court YVES adjourned until Mon
day morning.
Women spectators to-day were per-
mitted to take the choice seats at the
trial. AS a result OF yesterdays un-
usual testimony. during which Dr.
clamoring for Ambulance was the
largest since the trial began. The
court deputies restrained all men
spectators from entering until every
woman in the crowd had been admitted
and was seated
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-03
FAILURE
AT DOOR OF TRUST
Failed Firm Claims It Has Been
Ruined by American To-
bacco Company.
Special to The Times-Dispatch. ]


Greensboro. y. c., August 1.-Ex-
animation OF Robert Harris & Broth
or, the big Reidbville tobacconists who
failed n few weeks ago, before the
referee here to-day, developed the state
ment that members OF the firm had
on January ! issued a statement show
Ing the concern 10 have property over
and above liabilities 10 the amount Of
100000. whereas 1t was then insol-
vent. Its liabilities were then over
S600,0 but were listed at less than
half; its property was estimated at
about $500. 900, when ii was worth less
than half of that amount, according to
the evidence.
w. c. Harris declined to answer
questions on the ground IL might in
eliminate him, but filed a written state
ment. in which he charged the failure
TO the American Tobacco Company.
saying that this was the only indepcn-
dent company of any size. and that
the tobacco trust bought those II
could not butcher ana butchered those
it could not buy" The statement,
after the Introduction. and reference
to the examination OF the books by
auditors who found no misappropria-
ton, is as follows:
And this respondent is advised and
believes that his examination is not
any information about the affairs of
the said business. but is in truth and
in fact sought for the purpose and
with the hope of elicitine information
upon which certain unfriendly creditors
may induce the government TO insti-
tute criminal prosecution against the
respondent. That your respondent.
being conscious of no intentional
wrongdoing in all of his business deal
ings and connections with Robert Har
ris & Brother. and having surrendered
to the court for the benefit of creditors
everything on earth that he possesses,
as we'll as the home of his widowed
mother and sister which was inherited
from his father, he now declines to
answer each and every question pro-
pounded to him bearing upon his con-
nection with the affairs of tho concern,
iipon the ground that it might tend
TO incriminate him. That your respond
cnt is conscious of the fact that many
worthy creditors have lost much money
by the unsuccessful operations of Rob
ert Harris * Brother which he sin
cerely regrets. That Robert Harris e.
OF a lifetime in their efforts during the
past years to sustain and keep alive
the only independent brand of Tobacco
of Importance which was manufactured
and sold in competition with the great
tobacco trust. That in this death
graphic Of the trusts contendins
with it's policy against the independent
manufacturers to buy those that they
could not butcher and butcher those
that they could not buy. the firm Of
Robert Harris e. Brother as last vic
tim to It's rapacious methods That
Robert Harris & Brother may have OK :
crcised bad Judgment in dealing with
The situation and in trying TO save the
business from ruin, but If so IL was
:. mistake and not crime"
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WOUNDS WOMAN;
KILLS HIMSELF
Her Desire for Reformation
Leads to Tragedy in
Crowded Street.
Especial to Tho rimcs.pispatch. ]

i
New York. August Fin the midst of n
dense throns OF shoppers at Fifth Avenue
and Thnrtieth Street. one of tho busiest
points in the downtown shopping district
Abram Fink. a jewellery salesman II Buffalo.
shot and seriously wounded Miss Bessie Sill
verinan and then killed himself. The affair
occurred at 10 o'clock In the morning IN
sight and hearing of hundreds OF persons In
the ncighborhood OF the busy corner.
The woman was shot In the neck with the
first Of three bullets from Finks revolver.
She fell instantly. and to that fact owes her
life. since the cnraSed man fired twice moro
before he stepped out on the curb and ended
his own life with bullet In the temple He
died instantly. but the woman. II was said
at the New York Hospital tonight. Will re
cover rapidly.
The would he murderer was we'll known in
the jewelry trade In the East. He
successful salesman, had hundreds of friends
and lived in manner that attended his
abundant income. He had nearly $4,000 I'm
cash $4,000 of 1t in 81, 600 bills. in his pockets
and his clothing and jeweiry were OF the
costliest sort.
The young woman. too. was richly dressed.
and is known to be wealthy. Fink d.
rorced from his wife six years ago because
of his relations with the girl he cndeavorcd
TO Kill. He has one who has come OF
age.
Considerable mystery surrounds the real
identity of tho woman In the hospital. much
OF 1t enEendered by her own conflicting
statements to the police. At first she Insist
cd that she was Il sister of Louis Siiverman
II wealthy cloak manufacturer OF this city
Siiverman denied that he had ever heard
OF her and declared that he had no sisters
Ihis denial was repeated 10 her. and finally
she was identified Bessie Silverman a
daushter OF Meyer Slvcrman manufacturer
OF RoXbury. Mass
According to the story OF Philip silverman.
a lawyer and Jerry Abrahams. who claim to
DC distant cousins of the woman sho ran
away from homo with Fink ten years ago.
Her father. they say spent immense sums
IN the search for her. but finally concluded
that she dead.
ne motive for the shooting say the polic,
Is mat the woman was firing OF Fink and
neF mode OF life and was planning TO leave
IL; she had met "a decent man." she said.
"H1 Mhhtcu TO marry her, and she decided
10 leave the old surroundings MS the Srst
step In her reformation
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-03
S|XTY-TWO COWS
ARE GUARANTEED
DR.. .Ferneyhough Swoops Down
on Jolliffe and Cumberland
Valley Railroad.

Sixt"-two COWS have been placed
uhocr quarantine law In Winchester
by state Veterinarian Fcrneyhough,
who discovered that the cattle came
from New York state and had no,
been tested. The cows arc the prom
criy OF J " Jolline. of Winchester,
and the cost Of quarantine viii fall
upon him.
DR.. fernyhourn said last night
that Mr. Jollinc was subject to hnc.
and that the Cumbcrland Valley Rail
road which transported the cows. was
also subject TO fine for breaking the
Virginia cattle law.
me COWS Will remain in quarantine
Hhul they nave been subjected to test
by government experts
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-03
omcer KILLED ny Negro.

Especial to The Times Dlspatch.J
Greensboro. N. c., August 2.-Deputy
Sheriff r. L. Balm was shot and killed
in the suburbs OF Greensboro this eve
ming by Jim Mcleod. negro he was
trying to arrest Mcleod had been in
a difficulty with white boy. and had
thrown n rock at the boy and cut his
head When the officer came after him
he resisted arrest, and cursed the off
Ger. When the officer advanced the
negro fired. and then made his escape.
Balm was shot through the body, and
occurred in front Of the Pomona Mills
store. Tonight officers arc securing
the country for the murderer. 4 shot
gun was used. Balm had wife and
baby.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-03
Gives blood to snx. LIZ.

Especial to The Times Dispatch
Wilmington. n. c. August o-In an
heroic effort TO save the life OF man
ne did not know. a. a. helms. former
GitE Getcctive. now an Atlantic Coast
i ;e detective. to-day gave great GUAM
titles OF his blood at "a hospital here
"A volunteer being desired to supply
D I9d TO typhoid fever patient, q w
buuen, Nelms came forward and sub
mitted to the operation
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-03
Virginia SUMNER RESORTS
and
MOUNTAIN HOMES
"" 'hc inc oil tho
NoRFOLk AND WESTERN RtyIy1-ay

NORFOLK AND WESTERN RAILWAY
- INNER EXCURSION TICKETS az
greatly reduced rates on sale until
septembe! so. final limit October 3lst.
49,. with stop-oVcr privileges at All
stations. A descriptive pamphlet y,v-
inS Il complete list OF The resorts and
boarding houses along the line. nov
ready for distribution, and will he
inaiied 10 any address upon appiica
ton Full information cheerfull,; fur
hishcd at company's Office s3s Eas,
Main street. Phone Madison 4s7.-Ad
vertisemcnt.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-03
In Innds of Receivers.

SpecliI 10 Tie Ilmes- DlBpatch.J
Fayetteville. n. c.. August Judge
c. c. Lyon. of the Superior Court. has
McArthur Lumber Company, Of this
city. in the hands of receivers. The
order which was signed on application
Of the IIarnett Lumber Company, names
John y. MacLean, Jr., of Fayetteville,
and J. Dickson MacIIean. of Lumherton.
receivers The Newton cArthur Lum-
Newton and Adam Macarthur. both of
this city. Tho plant is at Elizabeth
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-03
Funeral of NIr Slater

The funeral of w, D. Slater, Nifty
seven years old. who died Friday at
Grace Hospital. will take place this
afternoon at o'clock from his home.
.oo Buchanan Street Interment will
be made In Riverview Cemetery. Mr..
slater leaves three sons and four
dauShters-Lewis w, George w. and
William l.. Slater; Mrs. G. c. Husband.
Mrs. q. G. Laurence and Misses Annie
and Maud Slater
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-03
Richard linden.

Especial to The Times Dispatch1
:, Palmyra. Va. August 2-Richard
illness OF many months. Mir Haden
was typo OF the old time Virginia
gentleman. courteous and kind and
cheerful. his long life a blessing to the
community where he was born and
reared. He was laid TO rest in the
old Haden burial ground. He leaves
Two children. Mrs. William street and
l. O. Haden. OF Palmyra, and four
brothers and two sisters
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-03
DIVORCE PROVES
BIG MONEY!

tccntinued From First Page)
financial success Of Trick has enabled
IN" couplc TO purchase magnificent
home IL No. 2loS OAK Strcet Ha,ttS
more.
Mrs Chesley based her anplica,,on
FOR an Increased allowance for tho con
hron his present condition Sho sa,d
he lost the sight OF an eye last win,cr
as the result Of wound from an ar
rihe bullet. She wished him placed in
seminary
child says he has paid sa4t moro
than nc agreed to pay for tho boy ana
is about TO spend 5000 more for an
operation on the sons eye. He asknJ
ms wife to let him take care of tho
ooy' nc asserts, and was told nv her
us tor mo to know where the child
Is. and for you to find out"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-03
OBITUARY
Mrs. Georgiana skeen.

Especial to The Times Dispatch.l
Georgiana skeen. aged seventy one
years, the widow of General William
Skeen, died here last night. She Is
sic and Mrs. Frank Rinehart. Of Cow
ington. and Mrs. Il. w. Venable. Of
Huntington, w. Vn. Interment Will
take place Sunday morning from the
Presbyterian Church.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-03
George of this county. was found dead

George. of this county. was found dead
In his house near Pcnola Friday morn
cemetery near Penola this morning, the
funeral services being conducted at
the grave by Rev. Preston A Cave
me deceased is survived by two broth
ers, l. y. George. Of this county. and
n II. George. Of Richmond. and one
sister. Mrs. J. H. Blackley. OF this
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-03
Irs. Mary rocnhonta. johnson.

Especial to The Times Dispatch
West Point. Va. August 2.-Mrs.
Mary Pocahontas Johnson. who spent
her life in King William County. died
last night at o'clock at her home.
near Cohoke. just above West Point.
She had been an INVALID for years. She
prominent citizen Of this county. She
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-03
Joseph W. Rullock

Especial TO The Times Dispatchl
seph W. Bullock. Of Stafyord County ia
dead at the age OF sixty-four Years He
is survived by his wife and twelve
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-03

leaves two sons. Pemberton b. John
son, or Richmond. and James H. John
daughters. Mrs. Charles H. Deninead.
OF West Point: Mrs. James Denmead, OF
Cohoke. and Mrs. Thomas. Harwell, OF
petersburg. She was member of
Colosse Baptist Church. and her tuner
al Will be preached there Sunday morn
ing at 10 o'clock by her pastor. Rev.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-03

days in Jail for being drunk and disordcrly
by Magistrate Sunday yesterday. lie noted
an appeal, and bailed for 500. TAYLOR
got drunk trcspassed on the promises of n
factory and undertook to fight the entire
force OF employees.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-03
Miss John.on !. Twcnty-One.

Miss Grace Johnson, nurse at
Grace Hospital, celebrated her twenty
first birthday last night at the Nurses
Home, where all the nurses of Grace
Hospital were her guests. Miss john
son was the recipient Of many hand
some gifts.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-03

lSpecial TO The Times Dispatch.
,Fredericksburg. Va, August John
". dempsey, an uncle OF a. l.. Dempsey
Oh TINS city. died at his home In lower
GIuipeDcr county. aged iifty-scvcn years
re vas prominent in business and
cnurch aHairs. He is survived by bis
wife and nine children ms
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-03
Bankrupt J2otirf5

IN TILE DISTRICT COURT OF THE
,H. ! ~ ti,e. - lbs FOR THE EAST
EitN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA
In the matter OF No 1a,,
w. j. READY, In
N'HH "PI Bankruptcy
NOTICE OF FIRST MEETING or
CREDITORS
10 ne creditors OF W. J. READY. OF
richmond in tho County OF Henrico
ana district aforesaid bankrupt:
Hotice is hereby given that on tho
ISL day OF August. y. D. 1913, the said
w, j. READY was duly adjudicaied
tbahkrupt. and that the first meeting OF
ms creditors VIII be held in nv ONCE
looms Nos; 500 and sos American IA,
nc e,ohai ha a!rk, Buiiding: Richmond. Va.
l2la. at 0 o'clock In the forenoon. At
which time the said creditors may at
tend prove their claims. appoint a
trustee examine the bankrupt. and
transact such other business as may
properly come before said meeting.
THOS Il. SNEAD.
Referee in Bankruptcy,
August 2. 1913
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-03

Especial 70 The Times Disnatcb !
Fredericksburg. Va. August Mrs
Sarah Ann Shepherd. of King Gcorrc
heart trouble. She was sixty vcars oId
and is survived by her husband and
seven children ""u
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-03
IN RVENT|ON
HAS NOT ENTERED
MIND Of WILSON


senator's that they should hear both
s.des In tho controversy over the events
which led to Madero's death
The Senate committee likewise de-
Sires 10 be in position to understand
the general situation when President
Wilson submits TO them his recomnfcn-
CatlOnS or pollcirS
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-03

WANTED, a MARRIED COUPLE TO
occupy furnished home, seven rooms
and bath, hot and cold water, phone.
In exchange for board for owner
References required No child rem
Location. Main Street, near First Q
433, care Times Dispatch
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-03

Funeral Of Arch g. Ceorgs
special to The Times Dispatch.
rowling Green. Va. August 2-Arcb
o. George son of the late Captain II. II
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-03

LOST. on SPECIAL FROM PANfPILiS
10 Union Station, or from there To
Seventh and Main or on lakewood and
Alain car TO Spring and Pine, min.
initials T.. r. w. Reward for return
10 as l-2 South Pine
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-03

WANTED. THREE GOOD HOUSE
painters. Come ready for work Mon
day morning. 1909 West Franklin.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-03

WANT TO GET a LOAN DIRECT
OF $4,000 or $1,000 on my West End
reasonable brokerage Address
39l care Times Dispatch
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-03

FOR RENT, FLAT OF SIX FURNISH
ed rooms Main Street. near Second:
not ana cola water, bath and phone;
$50 a month. a 3S1, care Tines
Dispatch.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-03

FOR SALE. GOOD GENTLE MARE
and colt. Price. S125. Call Madison
6Sg1-I
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-03

s6s-ROSEWOOD PIANO 9I5: NICE
little upright. Just the thing for
the children TO practice on. Little
payments. CRAFTS. Broad. at Sec
ond Street
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-03

LOST. -FOUR PHOTOS OF CENT? e
man on Broad street Saturday eve
ming. Reward If returned to 1918
Iayior Street or phone Monroe 1928
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-03
Coo pate Gor CIasSifiratton

TO Union Station, or from there TO
seventh and Main or on lakewood and
i nitial saF f. to SPrins a and d Pine pin
TO as IL South Pine.
LOST FOUR PHOTOS OR GENTLE
man on Broad street Saturday eve
ming Reward If returned to 1918
Tayior Street, or phone Monroe 1925.
FOR RENT. FLAT OF SIX FURNISH
H Hs and cold water. bath and phone;
Dispatch.
WANTED, a MARRIED COUPLE TO
and bath, hot and cold water, phone.
In exchange for board for owner
E odef;an M. req gird, No Children
1913. care Times Dispatch.
painters. Come ready for work Mon.
day morning. 1909 West Franklin.
FOR SALE, GOOD GENTLE MARE
and end, colt Price s125. Call Madison
WANT TO GET LOAN DIRECT
OF $4,000 or $4,000 on my West End
reasonable brokerage Address pa I
39l, care Times Dispatch.
little upright. Just the thing for r.
payments. CRAFTS. Broad. at Sec
ond Street
WANTED. HONEST WHITE BOY. il
and drive. Good opportunity; refer
ence required. Apply Monday 1911
Hull Street.
LOST, ONE PAIR OF GOLD SPEC
tacles in black case. Reward if re-
turned to 200 East Grace.
BROOKLAND PARK Lot, 6OXI35
feet, 200 feet from car line at a 6a1o
gain, direct from owner. viii mata
terms. Address 25, care Times.
Dispatch.
MAN OR WOMAN WHO WILL CON
side slider ona proposition to teach and take
department September /, Will pleasa
communicate with us at once anS
state experience. Address q 90. cara
Times Dispatch. al"
WANTED. TWO EXPERIENCED SPF
cial statesmen to handle a high -ci,sa
manufactured article in Richmnndd
and Virginia territory. Must cou,n
we'll recommended. Call MonIao
morning Mt Mutual Building. RonNS,
1895. -'oo"i
HOUSEHOLDER FOR FAMILY On
seven. eleven miles from Richmond
good home and wages to right nar,
Address G 15. care Times Dispatch ~
WASHINGTON CITY LOTS PRESEN1r
attractive investment Choice lots -
sale. Apply 1923 West Main. AVE-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-03

WANTED. HONEST WHITE BOY. il
years old, to work in grocery store
and drive Good opportunity; refer
Hull Street
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-03

MAN OR WOMAN WHO WILL, CON
slider proposition to teach and take
charge Of Gregg system Shorthand
department. September /, Will please
communicate with us at once ara
state experience Address G 30. cara
Times Dispatch "i'
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;, Eii5rbeth nrnnder TnIinferro.

1ntcrment on SUNDAY. August 8.
at Atlantic Highlands. y. j.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-04

From the Aichiscn Globe.
An Atchson man has such faculty of
getting in debt that he is thinking of
Incorporating himself.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-04

the suffering caused by accidents al
ways descended on the person respons-
ible accidents would soon be eliminated
An automobilist yesterday gave
rule which he believed if followed
would mean the elimination of acci-
dents. THE man who taught me TO
run an automobile" he said. told me
to act when / was in my car always
as if I thought | was the only person
on earth that had any sense Don't
take it for granted that the other fell
low is going to be careful or try to
avert an accident. but act as though
you think he might make any uneX-
pected move was his advice.
Elimination of street accidents has
been said by some to be war of
peace''-one of many things which are
necessary TO preserve the safety and
welfare of the nation during times of
peace. The work of preventing death
and injury by accidents. through a
safety campaign is directly in line
with the conservation movement of
course.
Cause of Needless Suffering.
One of the purposes of the Associat on
for the Prevention of Street Accidents
in fact. it will probably be the main pur-
looking upon accidents as needless causes
of suffering Once started, il is believed
the spirit will continue largely of its own
momentum. Persons interested i'll the as
ISOLATION have been asked 10 send their
names and addresses, not necessarily for
publication. 10 the Street Safety Edi-
tor The Star who will see that they
reach the organizers of the association
Educational work in the campaign con-
tinues steadily. Through many channels
the people of the city are being reach
ed and besou2ht TO lend hand looking
toward the betterment If humanity.
While with many the grasping OF the
necessity To be careful in using streets
is conscious. with others il is unCon-
sciously becoming d habit.
Several orders looking toward the more
r;gid enforcement of the traffic regula-
lions have just been issued TO the pre-
cinct captains by Maj. Richard Sylvester,
chief of police. They include the fol-
lowing