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Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-04-09
To Meet at Broadyicw.'

The Woman's Missionary society OF
the First Presbyterian church will
meet in regular monthly session
Thursday Afternoon at o'clock at
"Broadview Lodge" the new dormi-
tory at Kendall. 1t is the custom
of the society to hold a certain num-
Der Of its meetings during 7he year
at Kendall and all the women OF the
church and congregation. who are in
terested in missions are invited as
well as the young matrons Of Bethany
Chapter, Westminster Guild, to
whom a special invitation has been
extended.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-04-09

A dainty baby daughter. the second
in the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
NJ. Rodolf of No. 11l3 South CheN-
enne avenue, made her advent about
noon yesterday. as playmate for
Mary Catherine Rodolf.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-04-09

Closing their study of English Art.
the members Of the Ruskin Art club
met in the home of Mrs. George I.
Williamson again Monday afternoon.
As the last Of the season of 1912-l9l3.
the meeting was to have been opened
to friends of the study circle, but in
stead it was given over to the compile
ton of work continued from previous
meetings. Art notes in response to
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-04-09

Mrs. W. L. Connolly has gone to
independence Kan, the former home
Upon her return Mrs. Connolly eX-
poets to be accompanied by Miss
Mary Dougherty who will he her
guest for time,
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-04-09

The Priscilla club enjoyed another
of its Monday gatherings at the home
of Mrs A. Baker on South Denver
avenue, this week. Mrs. Il. ID. Allen
of Marsciles, was visitor.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-04-09

Mrs. Maud Strain of Mount Vernon
Mo. has arrived to be guest in the
home of her sister, Mrs J j. c. Bond
on South Cincinnati avenue, for some
time.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-04-09

Mr.. and Mrs. Grafton Stanford of
Independence Kan. who have been
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. j. p. Flana-
gan for few days. returned home
last evening
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-04-09

Misses Roselle Flanagan and Mar
garet Shea were in Sapulpa, Monday
the guests of Miss Flanagan's sister,
Mrs. o. ID. Hennage.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-04-09
Visitors From PENNSYLVANIA

Mr., and Mrs j. M. Boyer OF
PunNutawney Pa, arrived yesterday
for visit of several weeks in the
home of Mr.. and Mrs w Il. Gordon
on South Baltimore Ave, Mr.. and
Mrs. Boyer are Mrs. Gordons parents.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-04-09

The East Side Aid of the First
Baptist church will meet with Mrs.
Reedy of 1916 Hodge this afternoon.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-04-09
NOTICE!

Notice is hereby given that ordln
ance No. 120. pertaining TO chick
ems running at large in the city Of
Tulsa. Okla. will be rigidly enforced
by order of
CHIEF OF POLICE.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-04-09

Miss Katheryn Hanrahan Of South
Elwood Ave-, VIII return home today
from Lewis, La.,>where she has been
the guest of her brother. Ralph Han
rahan and family for several weeks.
Miss IIanrahan was called to Lewis
to assist in caring for new son who
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-04-09

Rexall Drug store. open day and
night Phone Is md 46. Free night
deliveries. adv
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-04-09
DIR. Wiley VS.. DruDS

nr Wiley says "lhr alarming growth n
the drug habit Is one Of tho gfratrN prrila
which confront tho nation TODAY
For every pain In the head Ghost back
eide, etc iakc some drug the composition,
nature and effect of wh,h arc ruury uu.
known 90 you NO Give Nature a
chance 10 bo its own hel'ihful solf lahe
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-04-09

Mr.. p. j. White has returned from
a few weeks southern triR
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-04-09

&c a bath. lnygorailng and hrallhiul MAX
cs new being out of yuu.
Many startling results have been pro
duccd By the use NJ the Robinson Thermal
BMuth II is rr,omuon1ug The treatment
ot disease. Prominent pRsinans are nbau
douIng drugs 10 many cihrs ipr lhs new
treatment lhosc who have trcl them
are a,tonishcd at the change n thor con
dtlun.
Open up the pores and The change ,ccms
almost miraculous nrrNp uir strengthened
at once. kidneys get we'll rrfrma plmplrs
and skin diseases vanish bad cnld, lum
hago, rheumatism, dyspepsia throat and
lung trouble, insomnia and constipation li,
appear sthough some wonderful force had
lifted them away
write today for Free Bolh The phl
osophy of Health aud beauty aud learn
what Turkish Baths 40 Home will do ior
YOU Address Robinson Mfg Co.. 6Oi Rob
nson Bldg, Toledo. ONO. For sale by
Kendall Drug Co
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-04-09

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Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-04-09

makes % easy.
convenient ana
the cost Is only
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-04-09

CHIEF OF POLICE.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-31
CASE
To CD To GRAND
JURY soon
Effort to Indct Woman for Hus-
bands Death Likely To Be
Made Early Next Week.

With the hearing Of the motion for
a new trial in the Frank case con-
cluded, the next big. case to occupy
the attention of the Fulton County
courts viii be the Crawford will case,
and an attempt to indict Mrs. Mary
Belle Crawford as the slayer of her
husband, Uncle JOSH" Crawford. This
is expected TO be one of the first cases
before the new Grand Jury which
organizes Monday.
Civil action on the will case is be-
ing deferred, awaiting the action Of
the Grand Jury. Mrs. Crawford's
attorneys are demanding an immedi
ate investigation, while the attorneys
for the heirs are also attempting 10
hurry the consideration of the case
1t is believed the deliberations Of
the Grand Jury will have decided
effect upon the outcome Of the civil
suit, which is for the division of the
$3.50, 900 estate left by Mr. Crawford.
The case has been complicated by
q iihilbNl VI StAtiNiiANiiN17 iiSi LIB p'NA
made with some Of the heirs. who are
now attempting to break the agree
ment under which these settlements
were made.
The greatest worry to the heirs at
this time is to obtain a Solicitor pro
tenn to handle the criminal prosecu-
ton of the charge against Mrs. CraN-
ford, who is at liberty under $6,0D0
bond. made by her when she waived
preliminary hearing.
Solicitor Dorsey is prevented from
handling the case, as his law firm IS
connected with Mrs, Crawford's de-
Tense in the civil action. ATTORNEYS
Reuben Arnold. Luther Rosser and
Burton Smith, and Colonel p. IL,
Brewster. of the firm of Dorsey,
Brewster, Howell & Heyman, ara
Mrs Crawford's attorneys. Colonel
J. S, James represents the Crawford
heirs
Solicitor General Reid, of the Stone
Mountain Circuit was named Solici-
tor by Judge Ellis, but his appoint
ment to the Stone Mountain bench
TO succeed Judge L.. s. Roam, who
goes to the Court of Appeals, has
made it necessary to obtain another
man for Solicitor pro tenn.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-31
Frank Rehearing
Again Halts Dodd
Will Litigation

The arduous attention which Luther
Rosser has. accorded the Frank appeal
Is responsible for the further postpone
ment of the sensational Dodd viii case,
which was set for a hearing before
Judge Ellis the first thing Thursday
morning. 1t was decided Friday to put
the hearing over until next Monday,
when 1t is believed Mr.. Rosser will be
abe. to take up the case
The will case is expected to be warm
~. contested. Mr. RoSser represents the
dfense, and, the main testimony of the
commanding heirs. cut-off ny the will, is
10 be, that Mrs Phillip Dodd so ordered
her Mill in regard to her kinspeople be
cause they had-refused to kill her first
100000
The case was .apgealeth from the or
-dlnafY's court and Will be defended by
the. executor who mas retaine Mr.
RosSer.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-31
PR|s0NERSF0RM
PACT TO. TELL
Of ABUSE
.onvict Just Released Says the
Food Is, Terrible and Men
Are InhumanIy reated. :

Prisoners in the Federal peniteh-
airy. have formed a pact in when
icy have sworn 70 reveal every taT,s.
III, prison abuse ana bad food just as
soon as the doors of the Government
Institution open to them. according
,o Edward Ryan, who until Thursddy
g ening was known, only as No. 1888.
Ryan. who served two years, went
10 Buffalo Thursday ,eAIehing, fes,H
hours after he was releasedxi :, & =
Every man in the earthly he'll
which the Government calls the
greatest reform institution in the
world is ready and willing to tell
what he knows about the scheme I'm
der which Meyer is trying to make
better men, Of the men sentenced 70
he Federal PEN All have sworn
10 tell eyerythiinssjgs AZ soon as they
are released. r
Ryan after making this statement,
PAUSED for several minutes&'puffin
a big black cigar, something he had
not enjoyed in two years. > IL, ,.:riuS
The first thing / did after being
released was ito catch. a CARS down
town and go to RESTAURANT. T have
been hupgEy ever since ! was put IN
that place;' Continued Ryan. thyNt Z,
Calls Food Terrible.
The food is something terrible.
Turnip greenssand fat pork, We're. bid
enough, but of late they have
switched to COW beans, the bean that
IS supposed to be fed to nothing but
cattle, and fat pork. Four days out
of every week the bread is about
half cooked and 'iSssour. - I
= want tosssay sSmefApg in 'regara
tQ,,W.ardep, Meyers statement. about
non knowing anything about the food
strike two months ago. know alb
solQteIaEthat he went tosthe twenty
fi,iiIt' sN5e'rec-.eenfined; in the hole
"A fd,s get5; t.llelsrfQaIts. after they prom
ised 10 go to work il he would no.
-ivNfhena any black marks ifh =. SSi.i's:
@lwhha'ti caused 81 H'sdd rtlie' trilie2''.s Ryan
x vel "a tiitt11I; warden was Try
it4s.2t 6z. see how little food the. men
rould really live on. Day by day the
amount was Cit down until we were
not. getting enough to keep a small
an,ilhar' affys, to say. nothinS's9 big
Woodworking men.
Then 20'imen.weHt> ITO the Deputy
Warden and demanded A hat epsTe foed
supply esdnerease6 A.0r sthey. would
roserse.. Ia, ;woikS 4 ha&Twere thr6Yn
into ther>holess for. tlse!e days, then
tho Wardep released them ,.r.e :,
-, RSap was Il good prisoner and
+ ne Sf vas punished. Asked What he
lneW about, Alielty in the prison, he
~aid$' .! - r. ~ /. - StstS,a
Chained Up by HANG Is.
II 1Si,eW@many prisoners whosseryed:
rom three to one hundred, days in
he hole In the morning, after eat
i 1NfN
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-31
U. s. Plans to Unite
Labor and Capital

WASHINGTON, Oct, 3l.-The
United States Government has inaug-
urated IA movement to reconcile labor
and capital. This work will be un-
dertaken by the new commission on
Industrial relations Leaders on both
sides will meet this winter
Among those VINO will attend. ac-
cording TO present plans, are Harri-
son Gray Otis, Charles NJ, Schwab.
William ID. Haywood. Mrs J. Borden
Hartman, Of New York, will be resi-
dent commissioner in Washington.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-31
Boston Girls Hire
As Strikebreakers

JACKSONVILLE, Oct. 3l.-Two
women, members OF the Boston Or
chestra. have been secured by Mana
ger Charles Leach, Of the Orpheum
Theater, a vaudeville house here, 10
break a strike of union musicians,
who quit on "a hours notice when the
manager refused 10 increase the pay
OF the men in the pit 10 the advanced
union scale.
-Four more attractive girls are sad
to be on the way from Boston 20 play
in the theater, and merry war -
expected, as neither side to the con-
troversy is inclined TO give in
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-31
Percy Lambert, Auto
Speed Title Holder,
IsKilledDuringRac

Special Gable to The Atlanta Georgian.
LONDON, Oct. 31.--Percy Lambert,
holder of the worlds automobile speed
record. was killed in an automobile
accident to-day at the Rrooklands
Aerodrome.
Last year on the same track Lam
bert drove 1903 miles and lao yards
in an hour in Clement Talbot car
This was the greatest distance ever
travelled by man in an hour outside
OF an aeroplane.
The Brooklands track j. laid out in
a circle two miles to the la. Lam
bert was spinning around the circle
in his torpedo shaped car day
when it turned over The driver was
crushed to death.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-31
MONEY CENTERS
CONF USED OVER
INCOME TAX
Rule for Collection at "SourCe"
May Halt Disbursement Of
Millions Saturday.

NEW YORK, oct Extra ,r-
binary confusion prevailed here and
in other Investment centers as the
result of the Government ruling that
collections under the income tax
clause of the tariff law shall he a;
the source"
Disbursements of 81. 100, 10000 m
stocks and bonds, due NoVember /.
were less than "a hours away. ana
capitalists and lawyers figuratiVet1
ran around in circles trying to get a
solution of the troublesome question:
What is the source?
AS for the Investors. their quas,
after information heightened the
perturbation Of the bankers and 'e-
gal advisers On account of the con
fusion thousands OF bond coupons
which will be presented Saturday will
not be paid.
United States Commissioner OF In
ternal Revenue w. IL. Osborn eN =
planned that the Government tax on
stocks, bonds, mortgages and deeds
of trust shall be deducted by the cor
poration paying the interest, or agents
of the corporation, and named six
exceptions, but this did not clarity the
SITUATION, as many lnuuStfldf enter
prises are represented by fiscll
agents which pay interest.
The lawyers are not sure whether
1t would be legal for these fiscal
agents TO deduct the Government tax,
because they are not rightfully the
Source"
One Of the largest trust companies
in New York, through which about
S., 900, 900 of corporation funds are to
be paid Saturday, is in doubt how to
proceed. and has asked for a ruling
from Wa shington.
Most of the banks are opening new
departments to handle this branch of
business exclusively
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-31
Billy Papke Is After
Go With George Chip

NEW YORK, Oct. S1,-Papke has
reclaimed the title of worlds middle
weight champion. although he was
pronounced BACK number last win
ter Papke remained in obscurity UNI
til Frank Klaus. who held the title,
was lnocked out recently by George
CHIP.
Now, Papke wants TO fight Chip.
who, from all accounts. il pretty
tough customer. The middleweight
title has been a bone GOT contention
ever since the death of Stanley
ketchel
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-31
Lad of 81 Cuts Up;'
Dad Calls in Police

CHICAGO, Oct. 31.-John B. Palmer,
aged so, is having trouble with his boy
William, aged 81, again. The bad boy
won't work, according 10 the father.
Last August William was arrested at
his fathers request, but the judge let
him off il he would promise to behave.
This time the aged father told Municipal
Judge Wade that the lad Is back at
his old habits Of idleness and drinking"
The court sent William to the Bride
well for 100 days.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-31
Fake Faint Failure;
Bertha Had to Talk

OMAHA, NEBR.. Oct. 81 .-"Fainting
Bertha Liebke, the best known woman
crook in the United States, is in again.
She broke her resolution formed upon
leaving the Nebras ska Insane Hospital
last week TO reform and get married.
She was held at the city jail to-day,
charged with drunkenness.
When detectives accosted her on the
street last night, Bertha attempted to
faint. She was unable to keep from
talking, and the attempt failed
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-31
Schools Waste 2 Years.
Of Each Child's Life

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3l-Two
years of useful life are lost to every
American under existing educational
conditions, due to the increased fads
adopted by schools and made part Of
their compulsory curriculum.
This is the stHa1fs of a body of ed
ucators, headed 'eE. President James
H. Baker, of the UntyHgsity of Col
orado whose report wasissaed by the
United States Bureau of Education.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-31
Freer Press Sought
By Russian Duma
Special Cable to The Atlanta Georgian.

Special Cable to The Atlanta Georgian.
ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA, Oct.
3l.-The Duma has reassembled and
the constitutional Democratic party
has introduced an urgent interpret
lation protesting against the perse-
cution of the press. especially with
regard to the Bells case.
Professor Paul Milukoff begged the
Duma to take a stand against the Sc
cret powers whose opera ton was COW
ering Russia with shame. The res
olution carried, 149 to 106.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-31

and many of them viSit The prison
doctor each day. -.
Good men, strong and healthy
cannot stand the fare. for mQre than
two or three weeks esshefoce's their
stomachs fail them Ne declared.
Accordiug1.to Ryan there are eight
or ten %tiolesff1Wliere men are con-
fined as al punishment, for minor Of
fenses. @SiX Or eight 'of these cells,
he says, are between the clothing
room andthe shoe shop in the main
building and anotherS set under the
isolation bpihiag ,,ss,ts,. Say
Ryanrfs.. an .intefligent man and
sesss4S .sssssEfiow what he was talking
,kRsCA%H He did not try to roast
sSyNfden Meyer and was very reluc-
Nant about talking about prison life,
but he had promised the ones he left
behind him to tell all he knew,
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-31
WllsonGets Possunl
:. From Former Slave

Z. WASHINGTON Oct. 3l.-Presl-
dent Wilson to- day received a possum
from John Farrow, of Mcfarland, n.
G. F'arrow is an aged coIored man,
who once was a slave.
The President has written him a
letter of thanks for his gift.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-31
Dice Shooters in Road
Blocked Churchgoers

SAVANNAH, Oct. 31.--Beeause Of
a complaint filed with the police that
people who live on the Louisville road
were unable to attend church services
Sunday on account of crap shooters
blocking traffic in the open road, the
county police to-day rounded up ten
negroes, and claim they have broken
uD the gang
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-31
Divert Euphrates in
Irrigation Project

BAGDAD, ASIATTC TURKEY. Oct.
31.-The historic Euphrates River has
been diverted from its ancient course
by engineers employed by the British
finn If Tsh -Jssaa jackson, Ltd, who
are working to-day under a 100000
900 contract with The Turkish Gov
eminent to- irrfgate the arid land
through which the river flows.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-31
UnionMen MakeLast
Payment Oh Temple

The Atlanta labor TemplA. eAsSocia-
ton Thursday made the anal pay
ment on. fhe new ,uniQn' labor home 1T
No. liz Trinity avenue. This gives
the association a flee title o!a$ vallI-
able property. ~.
The association, composed of all the
leading union laborF organizations in
the city, was chartered May 20, 1910.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-31
TO OPEN NEW COURTHOUSE.

CHATTANOOGA. Oct. 31.-Ths
County Court has decided upon Fri
day, November IA, as the date for the
formal opening of the new 100000
Hamilton County courthouse. Appro
pirate exercises will be held.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-31
$14.OO English Slip-Ons
$40 Ladies' Imported Poplins a

Direct importation of Ladies Poplins and silks IN
shades of heavy b ues, tan, gray and black. For I
lenge Sale only ...--...,....,.....
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-23
TWO MEN DROWN,
THIRD ESCAPES
JOS. Kennedy and c. A. Nc
Laughlin Meet Death in APP
ponattox River.
Especial to The Times Dispatch. ]


Petersburg. Va. December 22-
Joseph Kennedy, said to bc from Al
bany. \. Y, and G. a. Mclaughlin, Of
I.ynchburg. were drowned in the APP
pomattox River this evening. and n
third man, III. W. Belden. Of White
Plains, \. Y, had marrow escape
from death. Tho three men had been
drinking freely. and they decided to
go down To the wharf Mclaughlin
stumbled and fell into tho river. a
colorcd hand on 4 barge threw n rop.
TO him, at tho same time calling to
Kennedy and Beidcn TO assist him
Kennedy reached down with his hand
to assist In pulling Mclaughlin in
and was pulled into the river Be!den
In attempting to prevent Kennedy from
being pulled into the river. fell in him
SELF AS 1t was very dark, it was i'm
possible TO aid the thrco men, and
before assistance could be gotten Ken
ncdy and Mclaughlin were drowned
Belden chung to tho rope and was
saved.
The bodies of Kennedy ana Nc.
l.aughln were recovered, and after
being viewed by Coroner Leigh wero
sent to Morris's undertaking cstab-
hshment, where they win be kept until
Chief OF Police Ragland has rnndo an
effort TO locate tho relatives OF the
mon
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-23
Tlmes-Dispatch Bureau.
> Bollingbrooll street,
phone 1850,
Petersburg. Va, Decenbe

FclcrSDUTT, a., H"CtINNtT
III the Police Court this morning the
hearing OF the case OF H. ". Vincent,
the young man from North Carolina
under arrest on the charge Of forgery,
was by request of the defendant con-
tinucd until January >. The specific
charge is that OF forging the firm
name OF the Robinson Purdy Corpora
ton. OF this city. indorscr on a
check for s220. which he had drawn
&c his own order on the First National
Bank OF Roanoke Rapids. y. G. The
young man is said 10 be highly con-
nected In North Carolina. He has en-
gagged Robert Gillian, Jr., rs his coun-
sci
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-23
Abandoned Baby
Found in Suit Case
Especial to The rimes-Dispntch.,

i,ynchburE, VA, December o.
SnuGly tucked AWAY i'm IA suitcase,
white baby, apparently several
weeks old, WINS found this morning
shortly after q o'clock on the porch
of the home occupied by MIR. and
Mrs. Earl Cheathnm on Chestnut
street. The child hn6 not bccn hurt
by Its close quarters. aud WINS taken
In by MIR. md Mrs. Chcnthnm, who
have been married three years md
nre childlcss. II IN probable MIR.
and Mrs. Chentham VIII adopt the
Infant.
The police are cndcnvOrinE to as-
certain who abandoned the baby.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-23
six MONTH. for shooting.

Charles Williams, colorcd, was sent
10 Jail for six months this morning
from the Police Court on conviction OF
unlawfully shooting at Junius Knox,
coio:ed. The two mon got into dis
pute about a small sum OF money at
house OH Halifax street saturday
night. Williams shot twice at Knox,
but failed TO hit him. either on ac-
count of bad aim or OF the inferior
quality OF his weapon.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-23
Death OF Prince Georgian.

After many months OF failing health
James Elmer Edwards died this morn
ing at his home on the Jerusalem
Plank Road. III Prince George County
lie was tliirty-threc years Old and is
survived by his wife and one child:
also by his father. George T. Edwards
and two brothers. II. c.. and G.. [. Ed
wards. all of Prince George
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-23
DETRIMENTAL TO SERVICE
Burcison Offers RcmovaI of Assistant
Postmaster from Civil Service

Washington. December 22.-Post-
master-General Burlcson has taken a
stand against tho proposal to takc
assistant postmas,ers from tho pro-
tection OF Civil Service. which is en-
nou'ea In the annual appropriation
bill. now in the hands OF the House
Post-Ohicc Committee. Mr.. Burle-
son to-day. in letter to Chairman
Moon, characterized such plan as
detrimental TO the public service