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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-16
APTURE CONVICT
AF TER HOT FIGHT
Detective Krengel Corners Es-
Gaping Negro and Is Hurt
in Struggle.

After n hand to- hand fight yesterday
in a corner OF kelly's Alloy. i'll jackson
Ward, Detectives Sergeant KrenScl sue
coeded in capturing Francis Field. the
convict who escaped from Chester
field road camp last Saturday morning.
During the fight the detective was bad
~ bitten In the forearm by the negro.
and had the wound caustcrized by a
physician as precautionary measure.
Field was taken to the Second Police
Station, and Will be turned over to the
road camp guards as soon as they ar
rive.
Detective Krengel has not entirely
recovered from the effect of several
serious operations which were perform
ed on his arm not long ago to remove
q pistol bullet and sew Il severed nerve,
and could not exert his full physical
force In the fight with the convict. If
it had not been for the assistance of
several colored men who came to the
officers rescue, 1t Is probable that
Krengel would have been forced to
shoot Field To prevent his getaway.
Horse Recovered.
Francis Field. colored convict
trusty with only n few days more of a
short term to serve, made his escape
from road camp near Chester on last
saturday morning by means or tho
young horse and Jumper belonging to
Il camp guard. IIe was reported to
have come toward Richmond. and on
Monday afternoon Detective Waymack
located tho guards horse and jumper
In the possession of n colorcd family at
06 East Sixteenth Street, South Rich
mond, In whose care the team had been
left by Field on Saturday night The
reward OF S25 which the guard offered
for the recovery OF his horse was paid
TO the Sixteenth Street family. y re-
ward of $40 will be given for tho cap
turc OF tho convict
1t will he left to the discretion OF the
Chesterfield County authorities whe-
Their or not Field will he tried on tho
charge OF horse stealing ana sent TO
the penitcntiary. He may be returned
to the convict camp and made to com
plctc his term. with the added penalty
for his escape, and never be forced to
stand trial for the theft of tho horse
and jumper.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-16
NECK BROKEN BY
FOUR--F00T FALL
Coroner's Jury Says Death of
James A. Browning Resulted
From Accidental Causes.

An Investigation into the death OF
James ~. Browning. twenty-five years
old. OF 1927 Dance Street. was hold
yesterday afternoon at Benefits un-
dcrtaking establishment After a
thorough examination OF half dozen
witnesses, verdict OF accidental death
was returned by the coroner's Jury.
The inquest was conducted by DR.. ]
Fulmer Bright, acting coroner OF Hon
rico county, assisted by Common
wcalth's Attorney Frank L Sutton. Jr
Browning. II was determined. came
to his death by four foot fall from
the porch OF tho Rio Vista Social Club.
on james River, near Westhampiou.
where. with three companions. he had
spen, Monday night Ills body w r.ns
found at sunrise yesterday morning
10y William Forbes. one OF the party.
on the ground below the clubhouse
porch The neck had been broken by
the fall. and the face badly nutilated
Death was Instantaneous
The house party retired ut $50 a
A. three sleeping on the porch and
the other inside the building The
suppos!tton Is that Browning had either
got up before the others and stepped
off or rolled on the porch in his sleep.
Tho fal could not have been moro than
four feet. but Browning evidently hit
tho ground head FIRST which broke
his neck. No wounds or abrasions
other than those on tn. face could be
discovered on his body
Browning WAS the son OF the late
Robert Browning. for many years n
member OF the Hcn-ico County Board
OF Supervisors He Is survived by sew
eral brothers. Tho funeral arrange
mcnts have not set been completed.
but the services will probably be held
this afternoon.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-16
SLIT SKIRT LED
TO HER ARREST
Major Werner Gets Warrant for
Woman Who Wore 1t
IN Broad Street.

blossom Browning, young white
woman was arrested yesterday in
irood street ON 4 warrant sworn ont
~ Chlci OF Police Werner for wearing
/" SIT skirt Somebody telcphoncd the
Nhicf that the ncw-lanElcd garment
was attracting n great deal OF attcn-
ton and suggested that an officer he
S"nt 10 the scene. as a crowd was uath
orlng pn his way ont Major Werner
stopped by Mayor Aiuslio's Office ma
as NE Mayor was leaving for luncheon
he went along The costume was so
outlardish that Major Werner. after
questioning the woman. hurried haol,
10 MS oi!icc and swore out a warrant
ior her arrest. II was served by pa
lieeman \ NJ smith, who found tho
weareI at Ninth and Broad ana mn hcr
under arrest She was bailcd fo
appearance in Police Court this morn
ing
What Justice Crutchneld NAV have
TO say ab"ilt the case may make u,
chapter Of its own, for he is not stron,,
Oh these new fashions. ana is certain
NO lay down the law so vigorously maj
nobody VIII make q public DISPLAY Of
Api!t skirts in the future Tho woina -
explained that there was somctbinr
wrong with the skirt There WASH,
any doubt about that 1t was too nar.
row Tor comfortable wearing, though il
was cut in the regulation society
fashion except for the slash. which wa,
some slash.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-16

Miss Aline Rcdford OF Porter Street.
and Miss Mabel McDaniel of clifton
Forge. chaperoncd by Mrs. l.. r LLOYD
will leave this morning for Ocean View.
whore they will spend two weeks at
Lowe Cottage.
Mrs Leroy Hutzler. accompanied by
her son, Harold, left yesterday for a
visit OF two weeks in New York The
trip was made by boat via Norfolk
Miss lottie Hines has returned from
n visit TO relatives at Grcendalc.
Mr. and Mrs. J. T. willard and chill
drcn left sunday on an automobile trip
TO buffalo Springs and other points.
Miss Irene Tyrce is spending the
summer with her aunt, Mrs. NJ w.
Nash. at Hamlet ~ G.
Miss Virginia Garnett left yesterday
for WriGhtsVille. VA. where she will be
the guest OF Miss 'Eloisc Jackson.
Miss Nicie Lewis. of West Point, Is
the guest OF Miss Mamie Walden
Mr. and Mrs. S. T. Phillips are visit
Ing friends in Norfolk.
Miss Annie May Casey. OF Mansfield.
Ohio, is visiting her aunt. Mrs. j. Il.
Moore, of AS Cowardin Avenue.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-16
CREDITORS SEEK
HELP FROM COURT
File Petition Asking That Hinton
A. Wells Be Adjudged
Bankrupt

In tho United States District Court
yesterday three creditors OF Hinton
Wells. OF Centralia. Chesterfield Coun
" hieu II petition asking that he be
a0)udgcd bankrupt While the ne
N'ion merely sets out that Wells owes
more than $1,000. az required bv tho
Jaw governing the case. II is said that
me FAILURE VIII involve about 800. 900
in claims held against him
MT Wells is AN extensive .awmilI
operator and has conducted one OF the
largest plants OF its Kind in Chcster
hcld. and until recently wa. The owner
or SOc-acre farm, which was consid
cred one OF the abandonment estates in
The county. This property. il is claim
ed by the petitioners. was conveyed 10
rred ilson. trustee. by deed in the
Circuit Court OF Chesterfield Anrfl ~
together with Interests in timber land
timber rights. wagons. harness. sixty
mules. horses, engines. boilers and
other sawmill equipment to secure a
ho'e lor $4,000 held By Lyon & Mon
'aGue against him Az this property
represents the total assets OF Mr. Wells.
,ne petitioners claim the note holder
is given preference over tho other
creditors II is further claimed that
ne mas committed another act OF bank
ruP'cy by paying large sums OF money
TO other creditors. whose identity is
unknown ~ The petitioners
me actitn was brought by Or ]. +,
fhS!and. Jr., claim for professional
services, $3.50. with interest. j. u.
Iruehart. claim evidenced by three ne.
rothhle notes SSl5, and interest; and
y VI Cogbili. claim FOR merchandise
on open account. $685. The court
is asked 10 subpoena Mr Wells 20 an
pear In court and show cause why hc
should not be declared ii bankrupt
petition III voluntary bankrup,cv
was filed yesterday by Rober, Madison
Wenthcrford. railroad fireman. liy
ing at victoria Lunenburg County His
liabilities arc hNci AT 1854 IS scattered
In numerous unsecured accounts M
assets arc given
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-16

ns permits were issued Yesterday as

follows:
A. J. Winfree. to repair frame dwelling on
inc north side OF Decatur Street between
Nineteenth and Twentieth Streets south
Richmond az a cost of SIPS.
g. u hogan. to repair frame store on
the cMst side of Third street between t;rnce
and Broad streets at cost OF s. 500
commonwealth club to install repairs nj
inc clubhouse on Franklin Street to cost
srti.
city Of Richmond. 10 erect a blacksmith
Shor on the east side OF Elm Street between
I"pihi and Lester streets. at = cost Of $500
j. y. tpshur. to build "A detached brick
stable in tho rear of the residence at ll03
Yves; Franklin street. to cos; s. 100
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-16
PUTS SK|DS UNDER
SEPTEMBER MORN
Werner Tells Art Dealers Little
Bathing Girl Can't Go Into
Window Display
FORMALLY DENIES REQUEST
Dealers Asked Permission Before
Exhibiting Prints OF Chabas
Painting.

Although officially admitted to be q
work of art. Paul Chabass celebrated
september Morn" girl has been or
dercd withdrawn from exhibition in
the art store windows OF Richmond
by Chief OF Police Werner The chiefs
odict was promulgated yesterday in
reply to 4 petition from local art deal
ers that they be given permission to
place prints of the celebrated painting
in their front windows.
This painting by the famous French
artist whicli has aroused n storm of
criticism and protest in many cities
in which prints Of II have been offered
for sale represents the nude figure of
girl III her carly teens shivering
ankle deep in the water of lake at
daybreak OF , September morning
From the artistic standpoint. the can
vas is n masterpiece II was received
with ecclamations wherever shown
and brought TO America to be cXhib-
tied in the New York international eX-
hibition. 1t took the gold medal at
the Paris Salon, and was bought for a
fabulous price by a Russian grand
duke.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-16
SHOWS BIG GAIN
Cumberland Tax Returns Increase
Eighty Ter Cent.

The record for Increasing the assess-
mcnt on tntang ible personal property
goes TO T.. J. Harrison. commissioner
Of the revenue for the Second District
OF cumhrrlanG County. His report sub
mittcd To state Auditor {. Lee Moore
Yesterday, shows an increase in This
class OF subjects OF taxation Of so per
cent over the previous year. There
was PEI cent Increase on real es-
tate valuations due To improvements
made. and an increase OF II per cent
In IN" amount OF tangible personal
property returned for taxation
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-16
WANTS BETTER STATION
south hoston Case Heard by Corporation

Commissions.
The state Corporation Commission heard
evidence yesterday In regard To the station
facilities AT south Boston. on tho Southern
Railway. II. Is. TUnstall appeared for tn.
Southern Hallway and Joseph Stehhins for
the town of South Boston After the evi-
denco had been FULLY heard the case was
submitted without argument, and the COM
mission took lime To consider Mr. Stcbhus
presented evidence showing tho growth ana
prosperity % South Boston, the enormous
volume of it's tohHCc"- trade and other fac.
tors supporting its plea that II should have
more adequate and up-to-date ireigh; and
passenger Recommendations. The commission
sat both morning ANA afternoon. thc case
being submitted shortly before : o'clock
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-16

Howard Bruce, vice president and general
manager OF BARTLETT Hayward Company OF
Baltimore. viii attend the American Gas In
stitute Convention here In October. MIR
Bruce. who Is regarded 81 gas expert is
the son OF Mr.. and Mrs. Albert e. Bruce OF
Richmond.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-16

Governor Mann Issued yesterday rcpuisi-
ton III. chief Justice OF the Supreme
Court OF the District OF Columbia Tor the
person OF Henry Weldon, IA fugitive from
Fairfax County, under arrest in Washington
snult In Fairfax County. Fairfax officers VIII
he sent for tn. mAn to-day.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-16

Marriage licenses were issued yes
tcrday by Deputy Clerk Thomas c.
Fletcher OF Hcnrico Circuit Court. TO
tho following: Henry Dare MONTE and
Lille Mary llol2hack and James y.
Fisher and Frances L. Boydcn
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-16
Judge Southnli Dchignnted.

judge Robert -. Southall was desiy-
mated by Governor Mann Yesterday to
hoid the July term of court In Prince
Edward County for Judge George j
liundlcy.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-16
Negro Fined for A.snuIt.

On n charge Of felonious assault
Felix Winston. colored. was fined $40
and costs and put under 81 90 bond yes
tcrday by Magistrate II. S. Sunday, Of
Hcnrico County.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-16

The Law and Equity Cour, yesterday wa.
consumed SO the trHl ~ the case OF \ /.
Straus against John and George = Fahei
Sir"us Is SUING for s. 80 a. damages growing
out 90 real estate deal. The trial viii h..
continued To-day
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-16
Con.tock Led Fight.

The declaration OF war on Chabas's
trembling little girl was filed by the
purists when Prints were first placed
on exhibit in tho art store windows
OF New York. Anthony Comstock, who
has arrot atcd to himself the office of
censor OF public morals of the metropo-
lis. immediately denounced the crea-
ton as ala indecent show Of the nude
figure and danger tc the moral stand =
ard OF the community.
His attempts to have the New York
courts ordcr the prints withdrawn
from the windows We're unsuccessful.
In Chicago, however. ia thhouse John"
attacked Chabas's "September Morn"
with greater vim. and had the offend =
ing maiden banished. More less
successful assaults were made upon
the character OF the French bather in
other cities.
When tho frst prints were received
in Richmond two weeks ago the art
dealers laid their course with an eye
TO the wind. and did not run the risk
OF official displcasure by placing the
pictures in the show windows. In
stead. they posted a neatly printed card
in the street windows. giving the pass
ers-by 10 understand that copies Of
september Morn" We're TO be had in
side the shop After consultations
however, the dealers decided TO ask
Major Werner for permission to give
the prints more prominence.
Hnd Good Reason.
Aside from his viows as to the
artistic Major Wcrncr's refusal was
more on the substantial grounds that
such an exhibition OF the unclad figure
OF n girl is not at all to be desired
In n city with a colorcd population Of
10000. He is supported in his course
by Mayor Ainslie and other city Of
hcials The painting has been passed
upon by the United States postal au-
thorities and admitted To the mails as
n work OF art. The Richmond officials
do not question tho paintings title to
masterpiece of brush work; they dis
trust its effect upon disordered minds
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-16
Got Telephone Message.

Although she stcadfastly refused TO
tell the police why she desired 10 take
her life. Il Is thought that the scpava-
tion from her husband and his at
tempts to gain the guardianship OF tho
child led TO the act Alo! was given
a message from his wife laa; night 20
the effect that he could come and have
the child, as she was about to drink
carbol!c acid lie Immediately started
for her residence. finding Officer Hart
and taking him along. When the OH
GER and Aloi arrived In the Twenty
first Street house. the woman was on
the point OF taking the fatal drug.
When Hart attempted to restrain
her. she broke from his grasp and fed
through the house He finally over
took her In the bathroom and wrested
the two-ounce bottle from her hand
by main force She stated that she
would Immediately purchase another
bottle OF the poison and end her life.
so the officer took her TO the station
house TO save her from herself.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-16
oua,,Dcs ms Executor.

william s. WORKMAN qualified Yesterday
In the Chnnccry Court executor O; the
estate OF Eunice Is. WorthaIn. The estate
is valued at 1910.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-16
LAZoskI ARRESTED FOR
STAINING CiIAHI.IE DASCON

Ephriom Lazoski was ARRESTED YES
tcrday afternoon by Detective Way
mack and officer Mitchell as the man
who stabbed Charlie pascon during a
drinking bout in an Eighteenth street
house late Monday night Through an
Interpreter, La2oshi protests his limo
cence, and declares that he was too
drunk To say who actually stabbed
pascon. All in the room were drunk.
ana l'ascon was knitted when he be
came enragcd ana began choking
every one in reach. AZ the City Hos
pital IL WAS said last night that Das-
con WAS making good progress ana
VIII probably recover. He was stabbed
In the left breast, near the heart
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-16
WIFE PHONED SHE
WAS READY TO DIE
Husband Calls Officer and
Hurries Home in Time to
Prevent Suicide.
POISON DASHED TO FLOOR
Mrs. Aloi Despondent for Fear
Child Would Be Taken
by Father.

Despondent over an estranrcnept
to take her three -year-old daughter
from her, Mrs. Frank Aloi of PIG
North Twenty first Street. made n des
pcrnte attempt to end her life by drink
ing a two-ounce bottle OF carbolic acid
last night about IL o'clock in he, home
she was only prevented from doing so
by Patrolman Hart. who took the bot
tie from her hand by force Not dar-
ing TO leave the frantic woman alone
the officer took her to the First Police
station, IN company with her husband
After the sergcants had talked with
her for two hours. she was placed in
the Keeping OF her brother. with orders
that strict watch be kept on her
movements
Husband stood Nearby.
In the scrgeants Office she broke
down and wept bitterly, placing her
arms about her little childs shoulders
Her husband. from whom she is sep
arated. stood a few Yards away in the
main room and pleaded with the OIL
GERS not to leave his daughter in the
mothers keeping, fearing that. in her
desperation. the mother might harm
herself and the child as we'll. When
first brought TO the station. Mrs Aloi
was very morose and moody. remain
iHS lacIturn uNueT the KIND pIlCGS OF
the police. After she had wcpt and
talked with her brother, her dcspon-
dency seemed TO lift. and il was
thought safe 10 allow her TO 20 home
wife Had Him Arrested.
Frank Aloi declared last night that
he had not lived with his young wife
for a month. Several days ago ne was
arrested on a warrant sworn out by
his wife, charging him with failure to
provide for her support and when the
case was called in Police Court the
hearing was continued until July II
~ Alors request.
His wife told the police that she has
worked continually since her marriage
TO Aloi and that she and her child have
been supported solely by her own Eff
forts. Her husband deserted her with
out cause. -tc c;.tms. and VIII he made
TO contribute toward her support by
Justice Crutchncld since the separa-
zion from her husband. she has been
living with her brothers family and
earning her own livelihood. Her story
was corroborajcd IN essentials by her
brother
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-16

Licenses Ia marry we're issued Yesterday
- the clerk of the Hastings Court 10 j
stewart HHnckcl and Sophia Schaill. Bonnie
J. :iutz "ud Margaret Mae Taylor. Robert
II PUCkett and AlmH q. Schultz ana WI.
Ham NJ. Terrell ana Lotto B. Miller.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-16
May Delay city Plans.

Nenience the litigation comes at a most
inopportune time The new bridge. it
is expected. VIII be thrown open for
traffic on September !. and it's useful
ness VIII be greatly impaired by an
Inadequate approach on the north side
OF the river Regardless Of whcthe r
or not the injunction viii he supported
by tho courts, the Southern Railway
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1913-12-19
In the Sunday School Class
SENIOR BEREAN LESSON.

politics was ;OOn to reckon with him.
"I.i"hteth every man that cometh into
the world" "I.i"hteth every man com
Ing into the world" lrpviSinnl. The
light from heaven was on it's way to
earth. and the time of it's arrival was
announced 10y the Baptist. just like
Solne astronomer who discovers q star
Who's light has been travelling earth,
ward for countless years. 1.-The world
knew him not" In spite Of his work
in creation. past and present. he was
not recognized. "Rereived him not"
Worse still. he was wen rejected anc
rrucitied. and that by the people who
should have been foremost in WELDON.
ing him. Compare John vii. 10: II. 20
viii. 81: ri. 53: XIV. 1872.
Verses 1914. 1G-1S.-The reception OF
the light.
There We're. however. some discern.
ing souls who recognized that he had
ushered in q new day and who IRE.
ceived him." offering him their allie
glance like his Owl disciples. Power
to become the Sons Of God" They were
given the blessed privilege of fellow
ship with God the Father through the
gracious merits of Jesus Christ the
only beSotten Son." whose unique rela.
tionship to God is expressed in the
words "in the bosom Of the Father
Verse 1S). These recipients Of favor
did "believe on his name" 1t was an
intellectual and spiritual acceptance OF
the person whose character was made
known by his name. This blessing.
moreover. came mot of blood" de-
scent NOR of the will OF the flesh"
man." earthly desires and hu-
man purposes. but of God" 1t was
divine In It's origin. The interest Of this
writer is practical. historical and ex.
pcTimental." Note verses IA and l6.
The verses Of this entire section are q
careful n discerning commentary of
the events that are related in the body
Of the gospel Of John. y 1.-THE
word was made flesh and dwelt among
us" as a historical person. 1--WE beheld
his glory" So that he was not n phau.
tom figure. but an actual person, whose
glorious character was ethical and
spiritual. "Full of grace and truth
gracious and genuine. benign and re-
liable. so as to meet our practical
needs. "Of his fullness have all we re-
ceived." His spiritual sufticiency has
been experienced. but can never be ex.
hausted. Law was given by Noses"
who was the noteworthy agent Of God
in leading the people toward the land
of promise. 'Grace and truth came"
These virtues were actually incar-
mated in the perfect personality Of
Jesus Christ. mo man hath seer God"
The invisible yet divine reality of God
had been "declnred'' and made known,
adequately, definitely and perfectly.
through Jesus Christ