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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-31
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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-31
THIEF WOULD SELL
WATCH TO OWNER

An hour and half after the watch
had been stolen from him. G. K.
Mitchell, l04 West Clay street, had
the watch offered to him for sale by
the very thief who had stolen II, and.
after tussle. recovered 1t.
Mitchell drives "a bread wagon. He
went into a store at Sixth and Mar
shall streets, at s o'clock. leaving his
coat in the wagon. When he re
turned the coat, with the watch In
one of the pockets. was gone. At $3.50
q clock he entered a store at Madison
and Broad streets A negro ap-
preached him. dangling a watch and
Offering II for sale at 75 cents. Mitch
ell recognized 1t Immediately, and a
tussel ensued. He recovered tho
watch, and chased the negro down
Broad street but the thief managed
TO elude him.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-31
'RAFFlES" BUSY

Hanan this amount Is believed to be
considerably exaggerated.
Meanwhile, the amount of the loss
sustained by Mrs. Charles Carey Hum
man, in the robbery of her home on
Ocean road. has climbed from the Sia,-
| 600, originally given out to well over
| 500. 600. 1t was said here today that
! A second string of pearls belonging to
| Mrs Rumsey was taken rs well as the
| larger string which was given TO ner
by her mother as wedding EiIt me
| addition to the necklace and other
larger jeweled pieces. several less val
liable articles were taken. including a
was inside the diamond and sapphire
student gold mesh bag. a gold foun-
tain pen. gold pencil. and gold vanity
box 4 Greek coin kept in the small
with the purse. Is said TO be very rare
| No estimate Of it's value has been made.
other Robbertes Reported.
1t was reported here early this morn
| ing that several other large robberies
had taken place within the past week,
| and were being kept secret so that the
detectives might have fun opportunity
to do their work. No dennte intorma-
| had. however.
One OF the homes mentioned by the
| rumors heard among the cottaEeTs was
that of Mr.. and Mrs. Archibald Thomp-
son Dr. Thompson denied this report
| Immediately, He made one OF the cot
| tagers who are agitating the employ =
ment OF a special police force to guard
| the summer homes again. as was done
| last summer. II Is believed that such
| a special force will be established with
| in a few days.
| Some of the larger of the homes are
| fairly barricaded against burglars now,
| and servants are kept under closer
| scrutiny than before the recent rob
berries. The night force of the local
| police department comprises only
| three men, and their heats do not ex-
tend to many of the larger cottages.
| There are at least ten private detec-
! tives from the Burns and Pfnkerton
! agencies in town tonight. OBe-of these
! said tonight that he had a clue which
| he believed was the correct key to the
| mystery, and that he believed he would
| reach solution within twenty-four
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-31

ton. the statement was made by his
associates here:
IF the United States congress will
repeal the act of March IA. 1912. the
constitutionalists will relieve the peo-
pie OF the United States of all their
worry about Mexico" The act re-
ferred To prevents the rebels buying
arms in the United States,
Administration Marking Time.
The administi attion Is really mark
ing time" In Mexican affairs to give
leading residents of that country an
opportunity to. straighten out its
difficulties among themselves, II pos
sihle, with the understanding general
now that Huerta cannot possibly be
recognized, and that tiguratively
speaking, the sword Of Damocles" is
hanging over him in the shape Of pos
sible necessary Intervention or me-
diation of some sort by the United
States unless the disorders and dan
gers to Americans and other foreign
ers arc quickly put an end to.
Oscar BraniF, Mexican business man.
who has been In Washington for some
time, Is said 10 he about to try to
persuade Huerta To give up and get
out When the constitutonalists in
Washington today 1rankly admitted
themselves TO he in a receptive mood,
so far as Huperta is concerned, they
asked the question:
How much influence does Branif
really possess with Huerta?
Doubt Innueace with Huerta.
The inference was that they have no
great confidence in his ability to show
Huerta that the time has come for him
to retire as BraniT is said to have been
instrumental in doing with Porfirio
Diax
Branir Ia believed to have had CON
ferences with the constitution al st s
here in Washington within the last few
days. To ascertain their views AS to a
man upon whom Mexicans might unite
for the provisional presidency.
The possibly of Cancellation between
the various discordant factors in Mex
leo would indicate way out not only
for the forces in Mexico, but also for
the United States in determining upon
a course of action Whether concilia-
ton is possible remains to be seen.
There is public clamor for peace and
suspension OF hostilites in the opinion
of MFR. Braniff. recognized as an advo-
cate of some conciliatory policy. He
left for Mexico City, silent as to the
reason of his going, but believed to
together the warning elements In the
republic. He has frequently declared
his opinion that all factors in Mexi-
can politics should show enough patri-
otism--in the face OF possible interven-
ton by the United States--to put aside
personal feeling and private ambition
In the interest of the continued au-
tonomy and dignity Of the republic.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-31

for number of years in the Vic
toria theater here tonight
In beginning his address Pollard
devoted about ten minutes to dis
cussion Of local politics, declaring his
sympathy with the recently formed
citizens party which is seeking to
overthrow the present Organization
administration in this city.
Dealing with issues in the State
campaign Pollard paid his respects
to the fee system and election laws.
particularly the Byrd primary bill.
which ne declared did not afford pro-
lection to the candidate who is not
protected by the faction which put
that law in its ernasculated form upon
the statute books. He advocated
changing the law SO as to place con-
tests in the courts instead of before
party committees. A candidate, he
in order to get a square deal. The
purpose of the election laws general
iy. he said, is not to prevent fraud
but to invite II.
II the State Of Virginia now had
the money that has been waster
through the fee system. Pollard de-
clared 1t would have enough to build
high school in every county and
town in Virginia.
Scolds Hidden Enemies"
Speaking of the political connec-
! tons OF his Opponents. Pollard referred
| to the report that the machine has
been moving heaven and earth to in
duce Cumming to retire and leave a
clear field to Judge williams. Enc
mics have gone 80 far as to send out
letters from Washington defaming
him, the speaker said. These letters.
making all kinds of false accusations
against him. had, the speaker said.
been sent to the country newspapers
! by some one signing himself "Obser-
YER" Pollard said there Is no way for
him to get back at the author.
| The Henrico candidate referred to
| the money that has been wasted
| OF the retirement Of the nephew of
| Judge williams as candidate for
superintendent OF public schools in
| Wythe county.
IT have made 1t so hot for Judge
| Williams all over the State that he
/ has finally prevailed upon his nephew
! to withdraw his application for the
! place which ia now held by man
who devoted his life to the schools
Of that county. If I achieve nothing
else by this campaign, l shall feel that
| have performed great service FOR
the people Of Wythe county by saw
| ing to them one Of the best school SUI
perintendents in Virginia"
| He said the attorney generals
| nephew is a young man without ex-
perience In public school work.
Mr.. PoolIard will speak tomorrow
at Tasiey, Accomac county. 1t is ex-
pected that Mr.. Cumming will be
present also and speak.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-31
.SutzER DENIES
Continued from First PAge.)

tons received by Charles r. Murphy
should be "probed to the bottom"
but refused to say that this meant q
grand jury investigation.
The governor concluded his broad
side with an invitation to twenty
Ave determined and public-spirited
citizens to come forward at once
IN support Of his "batt1e for honesty,
and to bring the grafters to JUS
tice."
Sarecky was the one witness ex-
himself from answering any question
mittee today. and managed to keep
himself fro manswering any question
put by the committees counsel. Eu-
gene L. Richards, that had the slight
est reference TO Governor Sul3er's
campaign contributions.
Il refuse to answer, was Mr..
Sareckys answer to almost every Ques-
ton put to him, although he frankly
told Chairman FrAwley that ne would
answer any question pertaining 70 the
campaign expenses Of the governor,
If the committee would permit him
to be represented by counsel 70 that
the whole story may be brought out
by both sides, end nothing discoEored.
Earecky said he had been A0xtsed
by Louis Marshall. OF New Y0rk, -
counsel. and that he cesireA thro1kn
counsel - full opportunity g -
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-31
Batter Sliding to
First Always Out

CHICAGO, July 30.--An "unwritten
law" promulgated by umpires, under
which they declare out a batter who
slides into first base, was upheld today
by President Chivington, of the Amer
lean association, on the ground thai the
slide to the Initial sack serves no pur-
pose but that of confusing the umpire.
President Chivington's statement was
by Manager Friel of st. Paul. regard
ing play made at st. Paul the other
day when Umpire O'Brien called out
Dixie" Walker for sliding head frst
into frst base.
There is no time gained by sliding.
and, in the case OF first base, where
the runner does not have to dodge a
touch, the only reason for the slide
is to raise a dust that will hide the
play from the umpire" said Mr.. Chiv-
tngtOn.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-31
POLICEMAN CORNELL
WINS DAMAGE SUIT
HENRICO OFFICER is AWARDED
VERDICT OF $500 AGAINST
SOUTHERN STOCK YARDS.

Fixing the damages at $500, L. J.,
Cornell, a Hcnrico county policeman,
was awarded verdict yesterday by
the jury in Henrico Circuit court
against the Southern Stock Yards.
Cornell was claiming $4,000 dam
ages for alleged rough treatment at
the hands OF the Smyth brothers. pro-
prietors Of the Southern Stock Yards.
He Is said 10 have gone to the stock
yards 20 arrest a negro, when the
two SInyths Jumped on him and re-
leased the prisoner and was then
driven from the premises
Judge r. Carter Scott overruled a
motion made by Harry NJ. Smith
counsel for the defendants. to set
aside the verdict IL IS understood
that the case will be taken to the
Supreme court.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-31
ASSAULTS WOMAN
IN CITY JAIL

Charging her with receiving the at
tentions Of another man while he was
behind steel bars and unable to care
for his interests, William, alias "Bull'
Banks, colored. struck Harriet John
son colored with IA heavy iron bar In
Harriet SAWS. nearly killed her.
Ranks Is trusty at the Jail. and
Harriet was In the habit of calling on
him and taking him u fed deiicacies for
his meals She visited Banks after din
mer yesterday. and the trusty reprnach =
I'd her for forgetting him for another
man. ~ Then he laid her low with an
4ron oar. He was arrested, but was
left a prisoner in Jail.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-31
Mclaughlin Praises
His Opponent, Dixon

WIMBLEDON, ENG. July 40
Maurice f. MeLouglin. the American
conqueror at tennis. took his success
very modestly
Dixon was sound in the first set"
said he after the match, land there
was really nothing between us for the
first twelve games Then I was lucky
10 get the next two. After the first
set Dixon appeared to toll. 1t was
extremely hot and we both had a LOT
of running around to do. Dixon Is an
Older and a heavier man. so that the
heat affected him sooner and more
severely than it did me. But | can tell
you I was glad when the match was
finished"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-31
Endorse General Sale.

- In appreciation OF his services the
Richmond Howitzers in their meeting
Tuesday night adopted resolutions en-
dDrsing Acknowledgement w w. Sale
and asking the next governor of Viz
ginia to reappoint him to the office.
This action. ii was explained by Capt.
". NJ. Myers was not To he construed
as an indication Of feeling against
Major r. NJ. Workman, who was for
rnerly an active and popular member
of the battery, but to show that the
Howitzers believed in the merit sys-
tenn Major Workman is "A candidate
for the office Of adJutant- general.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-31

SAN FRANCISCO. July so.---Mrs
Jesse Root Grant, who Is living with
her mother and son here showed much
surprise when informed that her hus-
band Is suing for divorce in Reno.
New. This Is the first information 1
have received regarding the divorce
action taken by my husband" said Mrs.
Grant II am surprised that he should
have charged me with desertion. l
have never left my children nor my
home except togo to him. If there has
been any desertion 1t is then on his
part You might say that the separa-
ton dates almost from the time OF our
marriage thirty years ago, since which
time he has been away on mining bust
ness in many parts OF the world. Mr..
Grant has known that | was here. He
has not seen fit to come here. 1t has
been tive ,yaars,s aine@ have. saea ftm.
| do not know whether or not / shall
fight the complaint"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-31
AWARD DAMAGES
AGAINST RAILROAD

= WYTHEVTLLE. VA, July 30,-Tn
Wythe Circuit court. jury rendered "A
verdict of seven hundred dollars dam
ages in suit Of Bertha Mineral com
pany, against Norfolk and Western
company for timber burned over and
destroyed by fire caused by sparks
from Il locomotive
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-31
Car Knocks wall Dawn.

A car attached to a shifting engine
In the Atlantic Seahoard Air Line rail-
way yards at Fifteenth and Main
streets. jumped the tracks yesterday
morning and ran into retaining wall
separating the yards from the station.
a portion of the wall was knocked
down, but the damage was not extern
sive. No one was hurt.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-31
Salesman IL Bankrupt.

Through his attorney p. A. L.
Smith, Leon c. Perkins. a salesman,
yesterday filed a petition OF bank
ruptcy In United state District court.
His liabilities are $492. and assets
$3.50.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-31
CITY COMMITTEE
NAMES OFFICERS
SELECTS MEN WHO WILL ACT As
JUDGES AND CLERKS OF
PRIMARY ELECTION.
WANTED IN NORFOLK
LONG SOUGHT NEGRO Is FINALLY
CAPTURED IN PETERSBURG
AND WILL he RETURNED.
REPAIRING CHURCH.
Nirginian Bureau,


Mechanics Building, Room ais.
PETERSBURG, VA July 3o-The
elected Judges to serve at the state
primary election on Tuesday. August
Sth, as follows; First ward-W n.
Broadwell J. r. Jones. IT, A. Franklin.
C. S. Russell. Third ward-w. II. ke-
van, Fl. Al Rogers and j. ]. Guinan.
Fourth ward-W. II. Lane, Charles II.
Cuthhert, Jr. and w. r. Uzzell. Fifth
and A. J. saunders. Sixth ward. a.
Andrews, J. a, Kidd and c. NJ. Walsh.
Jr. The last named being the registrar
in their respective wards
Morton T.. Archer.
Morton T. Archer, a well-known resi-
dent of the West End, died at the Pc
tershurg hospital this morning, where
he had been under treatment. De
his age and is survived by two broth
ers and one sister. w J. Archer. of this
city; Allen Archer and Mrs. J. w.
Lewis. of Prince George county. Flu
neral arrangements not yet completed.
Mrs. Susan g. Heath.
Mrs Susan G. Heath. wife of the late
Samuel J. Heath. died at $40 o'clock
this morning at her residence, 245
weeks preceded by several years OF
falling health. Mrs. Heath was in the
fifty-ffth year of her age. was wide
~ known and highly esteemed. She
was member OF ST, Pauls Episcopal
church. The following children sur
vive, w. II Heath. OF Norfolk: j. l..
Heath. OF Cape Charles. s. c.. Il. r.,
j T. sand Miss Ida Heath of this city.
Funeral arrangements not yet COM
plete
Wanted in Norfolk.
John G.. Thomas, colored. is under ar
rest here and being held for the Nor
| folk authorities, where he is wanted on
/ the charge of swindling a colored wo-
man. In May last Thomas purchased
/ restaurant business from a colored
/ woman, sold everything out of the
/ house, gave the woman a worthless
check and skipped. The police have
been searching for him since that time.
/ Repairing Church.
/ The Second Baptist church, of this
| city. is undergoing extensive improve
ments. which, when completed, will
/ materially increase the seating capac-
/ ity Of the building The choir gallery
will he placed back of the pulpit and
/ the interior viii present a handsome
/ appearance.
! MIR. Birdsong ON Visit.
Jas G. Birdsong. an old Petersburger.
now of Raleigh. n, c., was in tho city
! today calling on old friends. Mr., Bird
song attended the Gettysburg re-
I union and has since been visiting his
! sister in the country. lie will return
home tomorrow.
/ Lawn Party.
The ladies of the Philathea class of
/ Wesley NJ. f. church will have a lawn
( party on the parsonage lot tomorrow
| night
Charged With Fighting.
IN will rh
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-31

ton W. Campbell; secretary and treas
urer. John b. Minor.
Executive committee: J. A. c. Keith.
Of Fairfax, TO fill an unexpired term
John 8. Draper, Of Pulaski. and d. D.
Hull. Of Roanoke, for the full term Of
three years.
Nothing was scheduled for the after
noon and the members and their
wives and families played golf, rode,
drove and motored. and attended the
race meet at Frassefern farm, under
the auspices of Fassefern Hunt club.
Among those attending the latter
event were Hon. Richard e. Byrd and
Judge George Anderson and their
families, who motored over.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-31
The Weather

WASHINGTON, July ao.-virginia:
Unsettled Thursday ana probably Fri
day, with occasional showers; light to
moderate variable winds.
North Carolina: Local fnundershow
ers Thursday and Friday; light to mod
crate south and southwest winds.
Special Local Data for Yesterday.
y noon temperature .........-.... ~
3 F. NJ temperature VI
Maximum temperature up to +.
IA, '..'.''. $500 - - -
Minimum temperature up to P. Nj. II
Mean temperature ...... -
Normal temperature .............. ~
Excess in temperature today. -. 8
Excess In temperature since March
Accumulated excess In tempera-
ture since January LIST. ........ 376
Rainfall last twenty-four hours. None
Deficiency in rainfall since March
Accumulated deficiency In rainfall
since January LIST .............. 2.5S
Local Observation . r.. N. Yesterday.
ieHip stdture .t.s.......9 ...'.....
nuii"i " ...... .s... .Ass.' 49,: ~
Mlnd--dtrection ........s...... NORTH
Minu.-Veioclty .........-......... 8
eatne, 1927. ..@...a....- -Stouuy
Rainfall last twelve hours. ...... None
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-31
Mccain Admitted Bail.

James Mccain. the negro. who was
being held Hcnricc county jaH on
a serious charge preferred against him
by his sister was yesterday admitted
bal. IN the som of tl,0e0 by Judge
r. Carter Scott.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-31
In Richmond For Operation.

EMPORIA, VA, July 3o.--Mr. e.
J. Smith. a merchant of North EN-
poria, was carried to Richmond to-
day to be operated on for appen-
dicitis.
Mrs. ]. J. Taylor. who was operated
on In Richmond last week lis much
better.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-31
Overcome ny Heat

Sam BauRhnn, colored. dropped dead
al l0.+e o'clock yesterday morning in
front Of 2ll9 NJ street Death was due
to heat prOstration.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-31
Charged With Theft,

Jim Jackson. colored, was arrested
yesterday by Detective Bryant on a
warrant charging him with stealing
Si03 from Ben Claxton.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-31

Charged With Fighting.
Wilton Lewis. charged with fight
ing at the Richmond Rappahannock
Railway company camp, was arrested
yesterday in Henrico county.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-31

ANDES, y. Y. July. so-Faclng an
indictment punishable by five years IN
prison or 81 600 fine or both. Mrs John
G. Tatum. wife of rich cotton broker
OF New York and Great Neck. n. y,
was held in 81 600 bail for the grand
jury after her sister, Miss Kathryn
Macarthur. had completed her story of
the alleged assault upon her The hus-
band provided the bail. Mrs. Tatum
rose in anger at Justice of the Peace
Charles Johnson's decision and eXclaim-
ed. IF this case goes beyond the grand
jury well show up just what's at the
back of il, and then you'll get the
whole truth" Her husband drew her
away. before she could say anything
further. In her testimony Miss Mac
Arthur was about to make some decla-
ration as to Tatum and his wife hav-
Ing had "a terrible fight" about "one
of her admirers In New York" and as
she was going TO mention the name
Mrs, Tatums lawyer stopped her