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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1913-11-29

Suffragiists Plan Another
Visit to White House.
TO QUESTION PRESIDENT

Delegation Plans to Il lave Chief Execu.
tive Go on Record as to His Per-
sonal Stand on the Subject Of Grant.
Ing Women the Right to Vote.
Washington, Nov 29.-Another suf.
fragist delegation. IS to visit the White
House next week in an effort to OBJ.
tain an expression from President
Wilson as to his stand on the suffrage
question. Plans for the visit already
have been made at the headquarters
of the National Woman Suffrage asso.
citation, but no definite date has been
selected.
1--WE intend to obtain definite state.
ment of the Democratic administra.
tons attitude toward wonIan's SUI:
frage,' Mrs. Jessie Hardy Stubs
said I'VE will try to see the presi.
dent at his convenience, but we are
going to see him just as the New Jer.
sey delegation did.
Our national convention will meet
next week at the psychological mo.
ment when the president will be read.
ing his message to congress-"
Plans for the visit to the White
House are in charge of Miss Florence
King of Chicago, who. it is understood.
is mapping the questions that are to
be put to the chief executive.
Senator Helen Ring Robinson, mem.
Der. of the Colorado legislature, also
will take an active part in the pro
posed interview with the president.
Already many Of the delegates to
the forty-ffth annual convention have
reached Washington to take part in
the preliminary meetings.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1913-11-29
RUSSIAN PRINCE BEGINS
PRISON SENTENCE.

Baku, Russia, Nov. %
Prince Dadiani, an officer in
the cars guards, has COM
menced serving sentence
of twenty years for murder.
In order to obtain Princess
Dadescheteliani, with whom he
was madly infatuated, he had
her husband killed by hired
murderers.
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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-21
DRAWN TO MOTOR.
CHILD IS SHOCKED
TO INSTANT DEATH
Peculiar Circumstances Surround
Accidental Killing of Ten
Year-Old Girl.
Especial TO The Times-Disoo,cb =,

Especial TO The Times-Dispatcb
souLh boston. Va, August 20.-Little
ms, louise Mcbanc. the ten-year-old
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs Thomas u
Mebane, was accidentally killed last
night at the home OF her parents near
Wiibourne Avenue. Mr Mebane has n
workshop in the basement of his home
ana on the east side of the room was
an electric motor carrying 1O4 volts,
put the current was turned off The
child was helping her mother c,eor
away the supper dishes. placing them
In cupboard three feet from the mo-
tor' ana In so doing was quickly drawn
pack ward TO the motor. and, having
hcart trouble, it is supposed the shock
Killed her. Her seventeen-year-ol sis
ter Miss Estcllc. seeing the accident.
tried to pull her from the motor and
was severely shocked. Her mother
who was holding her Infant in her arms
at this moment, also started TO the res
cue, but In laying the infant on the
cement floor, she found to her horror
that tho entire floor was charged. She
also received n shock
MISS Maud Mebanc. daughter Of Mr.
and Mrs. j. a. Mebane, who happened
to be present, tried to rescue both
Louise and Estclle, and she also re-
ceived a violent shock
The entire matter Is a mystery. as
Mr.. Mebane, who is an eXperienccd
electrician, stated that he could not
unravel the mystery, as the current
was switched off. and even when the
current was on he and his family had
come in close contact with the motor
for the past two years, and had never
had any shock or trouble whatever. In
this instance, however, the now Of cur
rert came up from the ground, and tho
entire floor became charged MI Me-
bane also stated that whenever an cleo
trical storm occurred invariably in the
northeast cornoc OF tho ROOM apart
from the machinery entirely, n violent
popping sound was always audible. 1t
was stated this morning that It was n
noticeable fact that surveyors from
time to time have mover been able to
get any bearing In tho street in front
OF the residence on account OF tho fluc-
tuations.
The entire accident still remains
! shrouded I'm mystery many practical
| electricians having visited the homo
and each falling to understand how
an ordinary electric alternating cur
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-21
TWO MEN HELD Up
At PISTOL s POINT
One Robbed by Negro Highway
men, but Other Runs
and Escapes.
Especial TO The TImes-D!spntch

n.
Alexandria, Va. August 20.-Two hold
ups and a robbery occurred early tonight
III Fairfax County within an hour OF each
other The first robbery was that Of Irving
stout n railroad teiegrapher. While driving
70 MS nome near Franconia, Fairfax County
no was held up by three negro highwaymen
at the point Of pistol ana robbed Of els
go!d watch and q gold stickp!n.
The same men appeared an hour later In
the west End, Fairfax County. and at the
point OF pistol demanded that Charles
.ofGan' lawyer of this city. who was re-
turning home. throw up his hands. Corgan
however. ran away and escaped.
In robbing Stout. of the hiehwayren
put pistol to his head. while the two
articles. o''''
IA" police here made an Intellectual effort
to locate the hiGhwaymen.
Is proposed 10 erect a Catholic Church
at Del Ray. Alexandria County, To H..
known as 81 Ritas. supper was held al
!hht place tonight. and funds derived Will
be applied To the church fund
The AlcN ndriu Free KinderCarten is tu.,
now searching for suitable quarters FOR the
coming school term. Owing to lack Of room
at Lee school building the school board re-
u"'St"d the kindergarten authorities to
Nacate The room in that building formerly
occupied by IT, until the City Council fur
hishes the school authorities additional
room IL Is understood that the kinderear-
ten contempates taking quarters for the
coming school term at The Children's Home
twenty children at the Childrcn's Home
mo latter part of the month Will he given
Il Two weeks outing at Colonial Beach They
VIII De guests at the Bell Home at thar
place Recently lawn fete was held and
INC proceeds OF this will be used In enter
tanning the little ones during their sojourn
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-21
HEQUITS MATTEAWAN
BECAUS OF HIS WIFE

son IL he had been forced to live IN
such place as Matteawan, surround
cd by terrible. In many cases, violent
maniaca
Was not right in leaving? knew
| that medico-legal conditions In New
York were such that 1t was absolute
~ impossible for mo to prove my san
ity In Now York State. You know that
Every Official and newspaper man in
New York knows. 1 know am sane
and am willing to have test made
anywhere except Now YORK ,rh...
tho case would be already decided
against me-"
What arc your future plans?" he
was asked
Il desire nothing 30 much as peace
| and quiet" he replied THE main issue
or life Is before me- l hope to lead
as a sane useful member OF society.
want to be with my family and to
see the old place I'm Pennsylvania once
more There arc many things In my
ITO that L wish TO forget, and wish
10 be allowed to forget them in quiet"
Room FILLED With Flowers.
Many women, including summer
boarders and tourists. have called Mt
the jail in tho hope or being allowed
to see Thaw. When refused they would
generally leave, or have sent later n
bouquet for the prisoner. AZ n result.
his room tonight was like n bower OF
| flowers
There he received Sheriff Fred Horn
beck, OF Duchess County. The sheriff
was cordially greeted. and Thaw gave
him cigar even after the sheriff had
said that he was in Sherbrookc to take
the fugitive back to Matteawan. Thaw
received $1,000 by express from pitts
burgh to-day. and the Carnegies
brought more money with them
District Attorney Conger said that
In addition TO the warrant agalns,
Thaw for conspiracy. he was working
up bribery case that could be used
/ II all other methods OF getting tho
fugitive failed
The people of New York State de-
mand that this dangerous lunatic be
placed In confinement again" said
Conger, and / shall see TO Il that no
legal bubble or use OF money 10 Sc
cure high priced counsel prevents
Thaw's return to Matteawan'
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-21
RICHMOND FEELS
TOUCH O WINTER
Mercury Fluctuates Between 7e
and 90, Driving Linen
Squad From Streets.

Pronounced autumn weather. prac-
tcally unheraldcd by the weather
bureau took Richmond by surprise yes
terday and drove the linen suit bril-
eadc f'om the streets At o'clock
in the afternoon reading the ,her-
mometer stood at 70. the highest point
reached during the dag. Al the noon
hour X was one degree less.
An eisht-n'iIe wind accumulated the
touch OF advancing autumn, and by
ni9htfall the vestless acknowledged
that II was uncomfortable cool 4,
) O'Clock at night the reading at Chin
borazo was 60. The sudden drop nippea
'he crowd OF 5000 or more that mad
gathered 10 hear the band concert and
10 see the free motion pictures. caus-
ins 1t 10 huddle together in a solid
mass around the bandstand From,
the river came a chilling air. which
drove the sitting out" couples from,
inc benches on the embankment
similar drops in temperature were
reported from Norfolk, whore the
thermometer registered &c at It's high
est and from New York and Chicago.
"nere the nurcury attained high
record OF 7G san Francisco shivered
All day In temperature which was
nc'er warmer than 81, and which sank
10 s0 at the low reading.
In other cities. however. the ther-
momrtcr climbed high and stayed loas.
Oklahoma reported q maximum OF as
kansas city. SC and New Orleans
Montgomery and Louisville watched Inc
mercury climb TO o. Galveston re-
Ported high record OF %
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-21
EXPOSITION COMMITTEE
Mayor OF Richmond and Governor OF
Virginia Named.

eAnnouncement was made Yesterday
eral committee of the Anglo American
Exposition to be held in London May
TO October. 1914. as follows: Mayor
George Ainslic, Il. NJ. Darlington, pres
ident Of the Richmond Chamber Of
Commerce; Congressman Henry Della
ware Flood. Congressman James Hay,
Governor William Hodges Mann. Con-
gressman Andrew Jackson Montague
and Congressman Edward Watts Sam
dcra. Tho exposition Will celebrate the
100 Years Of peace between English
speaking people, following the signing
Of The treaty of Client in 1914, which
marked the close Of the War OF 1872.
The exposition is organized under the
auspices of the Duke of Connaught
patron. and the Duke of Teck as hon :
orary president. with group of vice
presidents including some of the most
prominent men in England and Amer
lea. The American general committee
is made OF up wellknown men in
every State, who are in sympathy with
The plan OF cementing the trade rcla-
lions OF the United States and Great
RTitain
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-21
DEATHS

HAGAN:-Died at the home OF her
y, Virginia. b. accidental drowning.
MARY ELIZABETH daughter of MI
and Mrs. Patrick Hagan, Jr.. in the
eighth year OF her age.
The remains were taken to the
home Of her grandfather. Patrick
Hagan, Esq, Scott County. Va, for
interment.
wIIITE.rDied at his residence 1900
North First Street. Tuesday. August
~. 1919, Mt GAS y. NJ, REV. w. II.
WHITE, d D.. founder and pastor
of Mount Carmel Baptist Church.
which flock he had led successfully
for 20 years. He leaves to mourn
their loss n widow. four daughters.
two sons, five grandchildren and
host OF relatives and friends.
Funeral from the above named
church FRIDAY AFTERNOON at &
o'clock
Chicago papers please copy.
MERRELLO-Died. Tuesday. August
IS. at II o'clock, at the residence Of
his grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Saunders. 700 Denny street. JOHN
WILLIAM, son of Mamie a. and
Laurence L. Merrello aged twelve
months.
Funeral from the residence THIS
Thursday AFTERNOON at 3
o'clock
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-21
ISSUES WARNING
ON D|PHTHER|A
State Board of Health Says Early
Cases Should Be Strictly
Guaranteed.

Diphtheria warnings were sent out
by the state Board of Health yester-
day to county and city boards Of
hcalth throughout the State Records
SHOW that this disease seldom fails
TO show itself In Virginia during the
last two weeks Of August. and that IL
has its heaviest mortality. especially
among children, between that time and
the first frosts. With scattering
cases in various sections tho authori-
ties feel that IL is necessary to warn
physicians aud local health officers to
be on their guard. and to watch for
early symptoms. Anxious that early
cases may be treated and carefully
quarantineA. the board especially
warns health officers. physicians and
parents to guard the FIRST cases In any
neighborhood. ana by careful quaran-
zine checi; the spread before cond.-
tons become serious
Experience has shown" says the
bulletin. that failure properly to care
for early cases of diphthcria liz largely
responsible for the spread of the DIS
ease during the fall and winter These
early sascs are just as vrulent AS
the later ones ana, if neglected. will
certainly scatter the disease broad
cast. Tao only sure way to protect
the state is 10 see that every case Is
quarantined and not released. until a
bacteriological examination shows
that the germs have disa ppeared from
the throat OF the patient"
The bulletin also calls attention to
arrangements made for the dstrihu-
ton OF anti-toXin. and reminds the
public that this remedy can he had at
cost price from tho state Board of
Health. The board has on hand an
ample stock OF fresh diphthcrin anti
toxin of tn" haest Gualitv. prepared in
one Of the BEST laboratories in This
country For the., convenience If the
public, the Board Of Health hae writ
ten 70 the supervisors OF each county
asking them 70 purchase and keep In
stock antitoXin for immediate use in
cases of emer rency. II is hoped that
arrangements can be effected through
the county authorities. SO that there
VIII he no community in the state
where antitoxin cannot be had within
twelve hours.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-21

Simplicity is the
Keynote of the
Genuine
INWER- pLAYER
TRADE MARX
Piano

and it is devoid of complicated
parts. For instance:
The controlling mechanism is
simple, easily understood and
easily operated. This mechanism
permits the performer to concen-
trate his attention upon the pro-
duction OF individuality in ex-
preston, and thus to obtain unin-
terrupted enjoyment without dis
traction Of the mind caused bv
watching the music sheet and the
manipulation OF a complicated
expression mechanism.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-21
OBITUARY
Dr. Jnmc. Pnrtcr Mil,inm.

Or James Porter Williams. formerly
d Wei known practic!ng physician in
Richnond. died al the Catawba Sena
Ssor!un last night about Q o'clock aged
forty years. lie was Il son OF lanes
" Williams, OF the state AgriculTurai
Departmcnt: and a brother OF John ~
Nlillams clerk OF the House OF Dele
gates Or Williams graduated from
;;Hc University College OF Medicine in
1879, ana was member OF the West
Minister. Presbyterian Church OF thia
CITY lie had been in bad health FOR
some time and had recently ,aken
treatment at the State Sanatorium for
tonsumriives at Catawba near Roa-
nokc whore he died
lie Is survived by his wife. who was
MISS Palma =. savage, OF Charleston.
" a, and by one son. Allan Savage
Williams; by his father and mother.
ana by the following brothers and sis
teis: John W. Williams and Mis-.
FRANCES Williams or Richmond: Mrs.
= - Strother. of harrisburg, Va; Rob
err T. Williams. OF Grundy; r. G. VIII
Jams, OF Tampa, Fla. and Mrs s. 3D.
The !niermsnt will take place AT
Pearsburg on Friday
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-21
Ihaw Says Her Return to Stage
Is Greatest Blow He
Has Suffered.
Especial to The Times-pispatch.l


sherbrooke. Que. August 2o.--"I fed
from Matteawan because my wife. Mrs.
EVELYN Thaw. returned to her stage
IKE. This was the greatest blow that
l have suffered"
Striains up and down in the hospital
ward OF the Sherbrooke Jail tonight,
r. Thaw gave the above reason
TOT mis- sensational Sunday mornins.
dash to liberty from the Mat,eawan
Asylum. Thaw was plainly inpatient
MS ne tried to toll tho details of the
Piahs mat arc connected with his cs-
cape put Nc Is kept in check by his
counsel and restrained himself.
Know that the public Is with me
IN my Tight to be declared sane" he
declared with more than his usual
'ehemence. Il could not get a fair
trial in New York State. every one
knows that The courts in New York
were afraid to let mo out. And so
when 1 learned that Mrs. EVELYN Thaw
mad returned to the stage, determined
10 get out OF Matteawan at any cost -
Does that mean that you wish TO
be declared sane so that you can sue
ner Tor dtvorce?" he was asked "or
does 1t means you intend to prevent
her from appearing upon the stage?'
Henrn No Malice.
Thaw pulled his cigar for a momen,
and then answered thus-ignoring the
hrst part OF the question: Il do not
mean that l Will harm her. That Is
ridiculous. have no malice toward
Mrs. Evelyn Thaw. Neither is Il true.
as has been printed. that l would
seek to harm DR., Flint. Mr.. Jerome or
any one else. | have no malice against
any one.
In making my escape as did I
nrDit fn1 ..ri,
at Matteawan illegally. Where ia the
crime in escaping as I did? am not
insane. but l might have become in :
sane any man might have lost his rea
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-21
HE MUST STAY AT HOME
truce Can't Go Away md Lenye t,.,d
HtrOnK LIcMtennnt- GuHrrnnr

:, Colorado Springs. Col, August 20
nonetnor Lee Crucc, or Oklahoma. in
q letter received o-day by the Cham .
per OF Commerce. declined an invita
ton TO attend the conference OF Coz
eernors next week. The letter con
The Lieutenant Governor ve.,o -
l1Il'iheG 10 overthrow all OF my poli-
c.es ana TO make Wholesale delivery
The Crirninai court p pc ty
T ! STATE has joined hands with the
uihieutehant Governor in this raid on
tne penal institutions by holding I'M
the moment leave the state - ,s'd >
my absence extend only i've minutes
q, lheutenan t-Governor can do as he
picases. Under these conditions ~
wonld be crime for me TO leave Okla
honia.' "'' mia :
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-21
Think. Horse w,. s,,,,

- l. NJ Ellis. grocer of az wast
Broad Street. yesterday rennr,oS 81
sne police that black horse had either
sttayeo away or been stolen from the
front OF his store VIC
w f Appieby. a guest OF the Ley
,ngton Hotel, reported tina, his roon,
nag Deeh entered and sl2 in currency
Mrs; G. c. Boisseau. OF s35 North
Eishth street, reported stolen gold
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-21
IN MEM0RlAM

EDMUNDS-In memory of our dear
son. GEORGE TRIMMER EDMUNDS.
who died one year ago to-day, Au
gust 10, 1912.
Ono precious to our hearts has gone,
The voice we loved is still,
a place made vacant in our home
That can never more be filed
BY HIS MOTHER AND FATHER.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-21
Ford New SUPERINTENDENT

Z. |. Ford, superintendent OF ter
minals for the Chesapeake and Ohio
Railway at Newport News. has heen
appointed superintendent Of the Rich
mond division of that road. to succeed
ton for several years The change be-
comes effective September l. Mr..
Knapp will be assigned to tho superin-
tendency Of the Newport News termi-
nails.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-21
QUICK SOLUTION
IS NOT EXPECTED
Long Legal Battle, Lasting for
Weeks, Probable in Thaw
Case.

ottawa. Ont. August 20.-Officials Of the
department OF Immigration were up in the
MI tonight over the case Of Harry X Vhaw
lhcy mad been officially advised of rhuw's
cain that ne had In his possession a ticket
Tor Detroit. Mich, when arrested ana this
was taken to mean hs release unless IL
cHIed subsequent to his approximations In
that case the purchase of the ket would
ne heId an evasion of the law. At any rate
we dominion Is going to cause Thnw
trouble. 4 warrant was taken out to-dav
chArEihS that he entered the country M n
no1ht other than regular port OF entry
ms warrant will be served II Thayy is re :
leased on a writ OF habeas corpus That
warrant VIII fail. however. to affect INC
SITUATION caused by the demand OF Eew
York state Tor his cXtradition This vas
pointed To the authorities to-day BY Consul
NrntrHl Foster. II called fol the SURRENDER
o. nav AT Rouse's Point. which is on me
New York border.
IL Is probable that deportation procccdiurs
ordered by the Department of Iinmterntlon
WI! be decided before the extraditiou ulnt
Yer comes officially TO the attention OF Inc
department OF Justice. The general heller
Is tha' thnw Will be freed At Shcrhrook.
io-morrow. and then seized by III. in,,i
grafton agents OH the ground
~" VII com" long legal battle. in
Guding the familiar conflict betwecn alien
!s'S, rms probably would last for weeks
perhaps months.
~ any rate. quick solution Of the aim.
't't!eS Is not expected by any one
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-21
Arrested ON Shedding Chnrre.

WaIter Morgan, InechnnlC, was
arrested Yesterday by Motorcycle Po-
liccman Samuels on the charge of driv-
Ing an automobile faster than allowed
by law Morgan was oVertaken while
driving at a high rate of speed. 1t was
said. through the streets seIa Of +, the !, West
pearanco kthis morning In Police Court
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-21
MgZMAYa0gua7y
The House That Made Richmond Musical


.eht OF lot volts can have a tendency
~ ara" person to II at least three
rect away from 1t, even had the switch
been turned on.
mo funeral Of the dead child will
take place from the residence ,n.
row morning.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-21
vi. Isulk.

NJ Falk. president or the Falk To-
nacco Company. OF New York and
richmond. died At 5:l5 o'clock Tuesday
afternoon at Atlantic City, y j. He
was formerly head salesman for Cam
eron & Cameron, 81 this city About
nine years ago he organized the Falk
tobacco Company. The deceased, while
always a resident OF New York City,
was well known in Richmond.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-21
Negro Held ns rr,,,,v.

Thomas Jeffries. colorcd was arrest
ed last night by Policeman Grafton
and locked up at the Second Police sta :
ton as n fugitive from justice from
Burkeville. Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-21
HANDS BL.ISTERED.
But ALL ARE HAPPY
'Contlnuod rom F!rm -.

Continued 'rom F!rsi rage.
INC Governors cali was sip6i 81. ..,
r"unty is won supplied WIN to.l
r 0,',iT' maintained by hcay ta1
contributed literally H. q f..a
"h'ch TO buy road Rradiug tua,t.t,., 4.
40. me rural pnrts o, the STATE
ne icAponsc 10 the GovcYuor. ,t.
throughout the rural region ,o
eral In cape G!rnrdeau Caunt. ~
/ mn WORKED on the roads, ana oy.,y
/ oiSNict was thoroughly orpa,,>.
About 900 men left iinnnib;l
On INC highways near uat town Il.
l'i'! prisoners were put ON the val
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-21
FUNERAL NOTICES

CAME N.-The funeral of MR.
GEORGE CAMERON, JR.. late Mayor
of Petersburg, Va. Will take place
from Grace Church, in that city, Au-
gust 81 at o'clock The friends OF
the family are respectfully invited
to attend.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-21
Slc,j,I--l,ri,b,

SIcuU---W right.
Lynchhurg Va August 20 Edward sledd
an" MISS winnie wight. oil Rural Retreat
""e married yesterday at Abingdon the
ceremony being performed by Rev. s ID
Long The couple viii live al Rural re.