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Desperate Criminal Record at Eight Years Of Age

Z ANSAs CITY, MO. - They call
n him "Old Man" His age is
years. He has a desperate criminal
record.
In fact, he has been stealing horses
since he was years old.
He is 3 feet inches tall and his
complete name is R. B. Grant. When
he isn't called ''Old Man." he is known
as r.. B." He was arrested the 9th
er morning near the city market by
"a policeman almost twice as tall as
himself, for his fourth or fifth ven
ture In horse stealing.
With him was partner in crime
A small, brunette partner-a negro
boy. Roy Warren, years old. escaped
from st. Simon's Home.
William Mertz did the arresting and
he had to stoop over to collar the
malefactors properly. He saw them
In an express wagon belonging to w.
l.. Howes, stolen at $3.50 the night be-
fore.
After the youngsters had been held
up In front of the desk 80 the desk
sergeant could book" them they were
taken over to the Detention Home.
And there Doctor Matthias doesn't
know what to do with them. Particu-
larly with "Old Man" Grant. st. ST.
mons will take the dusky Roy back
again.
But "Old Man"
Take look at his juvenile court
record.
First charge, pouring coal oil on kit
tens.
Second, hitting woman in the eye
with a ball and malice aforethought-
Third, fourth, fifth and several more
times, throwing stones through the
windows Of passenger trains.
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Quarreling with the neighbors and
cursing dreadfully.
Stealing a baseball glove from
drug store; also balls and tops
And he's been at headquarters four
times for stealing horses" Capt.
Thomas Flahive said Horses and
wagons. He stole horse and wagon
when he was only years old. and
drove it away. He hasn't started SELL
ing 'em yet Just drives around until
he gets tired and then gets out and
leaves 'em wherever they happen to
be"
Speaking further, Captain F1ahive
said "Old Man" Grant was the most
amazing liar he ever had met, and he
had met quite q few liars.
"He has a wonderful imagination"
he said, "and when it comes to max
ing up explanations he's a wonder"
"Old Man" Grant lives with his
granny at Third and Campbell streets.
She is 80 years old, and "Old Man" is
too many for her. 1t seems the au-
thorities tried to wish him on Mar
shall, Mo-, some time ago. They sent
him to relatives there. But "Old Man"
pined for an urban life, and when he
pined, he just got on train and came
back here.
Now they don't know what to do.
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Desecrate the Graves Of Cyrtoceras Nashvilense

occupied by the Fletcher Trust COM
pany a score Of years ago and since
that time countless feet have passed
over the pavements. Countless eyes
have scanned the smooth stones Dor
chance to catch glimpse Of a lost,
strayed or stolen coin, but few per
sons have observed the fossils lying
imbedded in the rock.
What many have considered ridges
In the stone are said by scientists to
be fossils or prehistoric animals or
plants. One of the common types
found in Niagara limestone is the fos-
sill Of the cyanthocrimus benedict,
named in honor of A. C. Benedict Of
Indianapolis because he first discover
ed the species. Mr.. Benedict is q
well-known collector of Indiana fossils,
and the fossil which bears his name
is that of a sea lily.
Many specimens Of the cyrtoceras
nashvilense, the shell of devil fish.
are to be seen plainly in the pave
ments Of the downtown district. These
appear to be elongated, conical-shaped
ridges in the stone, broken at frequent
intervals by depressions. DR.. A. G.
Brayson, who, aside from his study
of medicine has devoted much time to
other sciences, has found many fossils
tmbedded in the paving stones
Much Of the stone that has been
used for paving the sidewalks has
been quarried near Flatrock, Ind, and
scientists, who recognize readily the
variety Of fossils found in the rock,
declare that they can not estimate the
age Of the stones which daily form the
pathways for thousands of feet.
The Virginia enterprise., 1913-04-25

Mayer of Claysville. These were un
doubtedly on board the matrimonial
train.
Eighteen is merely the number who
have stated their intention of getting
married on this trip" said Mrs. Gill
But expect as many more will leave
Washington as safely tied together as
licenses and ministers can tie them.
I believe In matrimony for every one,
and l believe that divorces are just
mistakes which will occur in any per
fectly proper plan. My idea is to let
young people marry and nine out Of
ten will stay married."
Mrs. Gills party remained at the
capital sightseeing for several days,
when the Honeymoon Special de-
parted for Richmond.
Mrs. Gill is not a matrimonial agent
but is matron of the Richmond Male
Orphan asylum. The proceeds Of hel
yearly excursions to the capital are
devoted to the maintenance of this In
stitution.
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PREDICTS UNION OF ALL RELIGIONS

A worldwide propaganda that has
for its aim and object the education
Of people in the need and advantage
Of unified, amalgamated church.
one that shall embrace all creeds and
beliefs and nationalities-is In prog
ress. It is being carried on In Chi
cago, is this propaganda, and Bishop
Charles P. Anderson of the Protestant
Episcopal church is one OF the propa-
gandists.
As the first step toward unitca.
tion of the worlds different religious
beliefs it has been proposed to hold
a conference at which all religions
will be represented. The one great
object of this conference will be to
discuss the question In calm, dis
passionate manner and to see IL some
understanding cannot be arrived at.
1T is apparent to any one who
gives the question serious thought"
said Bishop Anderson, that the old
time animosity between the different
oh,,rohoo 10 1vino Tho <~>-I 80
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I INDIANAPOLIS, 1ND.-Hist, thou!
I Step not on that cyrtoceras nash.

7 INDIANAPOLIS. 1ND.-Hist, thou!
l Step not on that cyrtoceras nash.
vilense.
Be careful there! You are about to
place your foot on that poteriocrinus
corypaeus, and do not step to the
right or your No. 10 will cover that
cyathocrinus benedict
There are all kinds Of animals i'm
bedded In Indianapolis sidewalks, and
pedestrians step on them every day
without the Interference of the Indian
apolis Humane society. The Humane
society. perhaps does not know that
these animals are the targets for hun
dreds of thousands of feet, and it real
ly makes no difference, for they have
been dead these many years.. 900
years perhaps, or even 100000 or l.
100000 years, for no one knows and
few will dispute the statement.
Again the Humane society is ex-
cused for inactivity because these an
imals are not present in living form,
but as fossils and they really form a
part Of the flag stones on which the
pavements are constructed.
Flag stones of Niagara limestone
were placed in front Of the building
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hold this which
toward
esiastcs Catholic
the Oriental churches.
the proposition IN a nutshell
substanial
should Money
excep the Christian religion
that woule be organized"
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Quite English, Old Top, Under the Dome of Capitol

neighbor In q moment of absent-mind-
edness mistake its object Then we
sit bolt upright and wait for things
to happen, looking very owlish and
wise meanwhile.
There won't be any letters to write,
no papers to read while some fel-
low is making the welkin ring with
oratory for home consumption. And
it's going to be in the spring Of the
year, too, and fishing time. Why. it
will be just like sitting in school and
listening to the bees humming out
side and the yallerhammers calling.
Il suppose we will be referred to as
the benches on the right and the
benches on the left don't know
what kind Of benches Cooper and Len
root and them Republican insurgents
will be. Maybe they will fall between
two stools. Maybe, too, we will have
bell as they Go In the French par
lament, instead Of q gavel. to call
us to order.
Wonder If the sergeant-at-arms
when he parades the mace will have
to wear knee breeches and be called
the gentleman usher of the black rod?
I hear that it is the thing in Eng:
land to serve awfternoon tea some
where in the parliament building. Is
that so?
We'll, we've got fine terrace out.
side, swept by the breezes from the
Aaacosta flats, Buzzards point and
the James creek canal, and we might
have four o'clock tea out there. !
think it would be a fine society note:
And Judge Rucker Of Missouri
poured"
The Virginia enterprise., 1913-04-25
GARRISON THINKS ARMY PLAN WRONG

1.-The present system ct Furnishing
desertion from the army Is as bad AZ
the old English laws fixing the death
penalty for 160 offenses." said secre-
tary Garrison Of the war department
the other day, in discussing a pro-
posal to make desertion In the army
a misdemeanor and not crime.
Secretary Garrison is in favor OF
4 proposition which would abolish tho
purely statutory criminality of deser-
ton in time of peace. For any obll-
CATION by the enlisted man, violation
Of which must be treated as a crime
and punished accordingly, would be
substituted purely contractual obli-
cation. Desertion in time OF peace
would be treated as misdemeanor.
Steps would be taken to surround the
subsequent civil employment Of = de-
serter with certain hazards designed
to discourage desertion and to pro-
mote the fulhllment Of his obligation
to the United States, even after deser-
ton. These penalties should be mild.
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new .PRECEPIIoR FOR the TRUSTS

"Oh, yes: it's an old story to me.
And speaking, Of course, only for my
self, I regard 1t as . plain subterfuge
which deserves an expeditions COM
mttment to the scrap-heap."
This statement, made by James C..
McReynolds eighteen months ago,
when he was asked II he had seen the
plan for the dissolution Of the To-
bacco Trust, then Just published.
gives pretty definite idea Of the
new attorney generals point Of view
regarding the enforcement OF the
Sherman antitrust law and methods
Of disintegration that have prevailed
in the past.
Mr.. McReynolds had conducted the
fight against the Tobacco Trust from
its inception and had carried it to the
point where the combination was de-
nounced by the Supreme court and
the circuit court in New York was d.
rected to bring about "a new condi-
ton in harmony with and not repug-
nant tn tho 1awn
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This
dissolution
through
to the the
presented to the discussion session
what the trusts had started Wick
made but
segregated still the
pressed with
e received him asked that he ampfy
to be
it
The Virginia enterprise., 1913-04-25

That's all right" said the Gus
toms Official, YEARLY.
But l want to pay duty on the
beads" insisted Murdock. The sched-
ule-'
That's all right" again pleaded the
agent.
"On an ad valorem basis" contin-
ued Murdock, II should pay
Its all right. tell you," cried the
agent. "You got 'em in Tehuantepec,
you paid eight dollars, but their value
Is nothing! They are brass!"
Murdock subsided.
The Virginia enterprise., 1913-04-25

It is quite indicative that when a
girl speaks of her corsetier that her
father makes at least $4,000 per an.
mum, and also when she speaks of her
Parisienne corsetiere, daddy has got
mother raise.
The Virginia enterprise., 1913-04-25

This nickel piece of the most popular pieces
Some
several the coins and that the
Rohschtd would
The president in his
family distinguished
pher writer and member OF the French
French
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Advance fashion bulletins decree
nat the women will wear smaller hats
Turing the coming season. but 1T the
nme time are maintaining IN olo-
luent silence regarding tho size Of
he hole they win make in poor al
IDS pooketbook.
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on. Ten blocks farther he noticed the
mule moving queerly and noticed Z
red stain along the pavement He
Investigated and found the animal had
been stabbed four times in the flank
and was bleeding profusely.
The police are inquiring for "Slim"
In order to learn more about his per.
suas1ve methods.
The Virginia enterprise., 1913-04-25

The countess D'Lasteyric has bag.
ged fourteen goats shooting with her
eft hand. Not so remarkable when
Is considered that some people get
goats hands down.
The Virginia enterprise., 1913-04-25

A Gotham man is to be Investigated
IN the charge of having offered a po-
iceman bribe Of SO. 1t is not stat
I'd whether the offense consisted In
he meager nature Of the bribe,
Gotham policemen coming very much
higher.
The Virginia enterprise., 1913-04-25

The cartoonists these days are
Welding the pencil to portray spring
,uds. About the best spring buds in
he minds Of women, however, are
hose seen In the millinery depart
nents marked $49.98.
The Virginia enterprise., 1913-04-25

The complaint Of the New Yorh
lady that on an income of $4,000 a
year she had to help in the housework
is expected to arouse sympathy and
.ommiseration only among the Little
Brothers of the Rich"
The Virginia enterprise., 1913-04-25

Announcement that pythons have
Increased in price five dollars a foot
need cause no uneasiness, as a very
small helping would be enough for
anybody.
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Here and there you will see a re-
'ourceful young man wearing one of
hose green hats and trying to es-
sape, avoid, or minimize the deep
1arnation thereof by having the bow
Shifted from the back to the side.
The Virginia enterprise., 1913-04-25

A New York patriot has issued a
pamphlet that We should speak Ameri-
ian, a greater name for the greatest
language. What's the matter with
:alking United States?
The Virginia enterprise., 1913-04-25

The common notion that talk Ia
cheap will have to give way before
the figures of the Bell telephone sys-
!em, which announce gross receipts
of 100000 for a single year.
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In Some Other Town,

We'll. you chaps are entitled 10 4
lot Of credit. anyway, for capturing 30
desperate a criminal"
Credit. mister? That's good enough
as fur as it goes. but there's goin' to
be trouble IL don't get my share Of
the cash!"-Chicaeo Tribune.
The Virginia enterprise., 1913-04-25

The new nickel has evoked much
lntriendly criticism, yet the coin
might have been a great deal worse.
Suppose some cubist had been allowed
10 furnish the design for it.
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With buffalo on the new nickel,
aon't feel called upon to shirk hust-
Ding for the coin. The hump" is on
Vour side of the fence just as much
rs it ever was.
The Virginia enterprise., 1913-04-25

One pleasant thing about a cold is
The large variety of delightful cures it
brings to ones attention, and the pa
tient can generally try them all before
The cold gets tired and quits.
The Virginia enterprise., 1913-04-25

A hobo Is reported to demand of
Los Angeles jailors that he be permit
ted to take four baths a day. Possi-
bly, he is working for a permanent
berth in an insane asylum.
The Virginia enterprise., 1913-04-25

In payment of an election bet q
man is to lead donkey from Port
land, Me-, to Portland, Ore. His COM
panion in the hike" is singularly we'll
chosen.
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Utah evidently wants to increase its
population with its reward to moth
ers of ten dollars for the first child,
and seven dollars for each additional
consumer.
The Virginia enterprise., 1913-04-25

Twenty-three hundred love letters
we're found among the effects Of an
Australian bachelor. Evidently he
either had to die or marry to stop
hem,
The Virginia enterprise., 1913-04-25

Some men would like to have a
lob picking the blossoms off cen.
tury plant at $4,000 a year, If they
couldn't get the job of boiler in
Spector.
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The pursuit Of ferocious African an
lmals Is urged as a distraction for
brain fag. Looking large lion in the
eye is we'll calculated to dislodge I'LL
other thoughts.
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Consideration for nerves of othera
should be felt by the Prince of Wales
when he begins those lessons on the
,agpipe to strengthen his lungs.
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Playing Safe,

Father-That young man OF yours
has more brains than l gave him credit
for.
Daughter-Oh, papa, you don't really
mean it?
Father-Yes; instead Of coming to
see me he called me up on the tele
phone.-Philadelphia Telegraph.
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In the case Of the Arkansas man
whose skull was trepanned with a
hammered out dollar, it is a case of
, plugged dollar being a good one.
The Virginia enterprise., 1913-04-25

Long silence by man at a tele-
phone may not indicate wire trouble.
Maybe his wife's at the other end.
The Virginia enterprise., 1913-04-25

An eastern divine remarks that the
world is growing better day by day.
How about the nights?
The Virginia enterprise., 1913-04-25

skirts will be worn tighter than
ever" says a fashion expert How
can they?"
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Do you think that the man who IL
always telling how to manage a WON.
IN, ever tried it?
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a
would be discontinued.
believes that method dealing
difficulties OF recruiting
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II Friedmann's vaccine shall be es
lablished, the turtle will take its
place alongside the COW.
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What an awful calamity it would be
the leading baseball players should
contract writer's cramp!
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on Pleasure Trip" says a headline.
How enjoyable!
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II science can evolve stIngless
bee, why net q voiceless cat?

Take your choice. hubby, when the
parlor rug comes out. Beat it OF
beat it.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-10-28

DISPENSARY

The tuberculosis dispensary draws
an ever increasing stream of patients
as it's work and advantages become
better known. There are new cases
for diagnosis. old caSes coming back
for treatment or for observance after
hospital or sanatorium treatment:
children from the homes where tuber-
culosiS has already grasped a victim.
who must be watched for the slightest
suspicion Of Infection.
During the year 167 cases have re-
ceived examination and treatment al
the dispensary. a few have been sent
10 the sanatorium. some TO other ins-..
buttons. the great majority have been
given directing care in their own
homes. For many Of these. outdoor
sleeping arrangements have been
made at their own homes. and where
% poor to buy. milk has been fur
nished.
Some time ago a man was discover
ed in the last stages of the disease.
He soon died and the family OF wife
and four children were thrown upon
their own resources. lie had not been
a careful consumptive. the family
were too poor TO have sanitary con-
veniences or the proper food. and to-
AAN ANAI VI inc AlNt NfUlAAlllE IlltTn-
bers Of the family have contracted
the disease. They are regular attend
ants Of the dispensary. are furnished
milk. and have been moved to better
quarters.
They may all be saved or nav not.
for each succeeding case In family
Is apt 10 be more yirulent than the
last and therefore less responsive to
treatment: but this will serve 10 show
how little is gained by neglect Of this
disease both from a humanitarian
standpoint and as a simple economic
matter. The city or county could put
n part Of its sands 70 no better pur-
pose than 10 aid this great charity.
Every two and three-fourths min
utes some one in the United States
dies from this disease. Most OF the
victims have dependent children, wife
or parents who VIII become public
charges
The strong resist infection without
knowing II. yet even they may sue
cumb at a time when their resistance
Is at low ebb. Your washing may be
done in tubercular home; your child
in school NAV sit by a tuberculous
child: the Workman in the factory
may rub elbows with a coneumptive.
No medicine viii c'ire tho disease. al
though medical advice and instruction
should be followed strictly. Upon the
first SYMPTOMS Of the disease consult
the family physician n YOU cannot
afford this YOU will be examined and
instructed free OF charge az the tu-
berculoSis disrensary any Tuesday or
Saturday afternoon from 4 10 5
O'Clock by one 81 the staff
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-10-28

New Zealand. India. Ceylon, China.
Japan. Africa. and wherever the gos-
pei has been sent the brigade has FOL
lowed 10 assist in the work among
L,Ns. hne" az no nation or deuOmlna-
ton. The movement invaded Amer
lca by the way OF san Francisco ia
1898, twenty years ago. II has been
estimated that the member hin
throughout the world Us about POO 600
In America II numbers between 30. 900
ana 10000 members
In Great Britain the organization
has the support Of the highest au-
thorltes. the King of England being
one OF its most ardent admirers. and
IS the honorary head Of the English
organization.
In America. men prominent in Do
htlcal. profession and Industrial life
are SiuonS ~ supporters such men
As General Fred Grant. Judge Lind
seN, Andrew Carnegie. ex-Govcruor
Narneld. OF Maryland and Bishop
berry nave served ass Officers or acted
IN an advisory capacity.
Object
SIMPLY stated. the object OF the or
sallH. ZION is 10 elevate the morals az
IooiS anu young men. 70 promote tn
haDlls OF reverence. discipline am
aspect. % iuCuicate a spirif a.
christian manliness and to create In
in'm a iCNe for their country Row
uh' CT ms ana m" opportunities for
amusement and pleasure that thew n
i"fd makes it Co- parativclv en- cas-.
matter 70 get them 20 become me-
oers. one Of the requirements OF g..
organ cation l. that each cpplicar
must BE- member OF some Snnda.
sChooL Ihus secondary object. th.'
on securing members for he Sunda
sSchool and IN keeping the boys VIE.
'"'y would perhaps leave. is realize.
Agencies.
Inc principal features that acr , .
agencies In realizing the ob 'ect OF q
organization les military drill. am.
les. camps. hikes social meetings -.
trioftc talks. and missionary and Pi,
studies
Military Feature.
IN" boy longs for a inform and ?
gun. and likes 20 play soldier. II was
Tor this reason that the military Tea
ture was chosen as the method 10 nc.
CompliSh the result The bows arc
dri'iod according 20 the latest United
states army regulations. The various
branches OF tho service. infantry. and
artillery drills. hospital. signal and
hug'e corps. form "a ncver-ccasing at
traction for the boys Some we'll
meaning people object 70 uniform
and gun I'm these DAYS OF agitation
Tor Internal onal peace The military
SIR" for war or warlike methods any
NOR" than do tho religions meetings
'-~' fr "~ 'a him 20 minister. or tho
hrstaid drill. a physician. The FOL
..N.nr i'- wonial is hut a repetition
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-10-28

OF the experience OF many brigade
workers:
My Dear sir: Some years ago I
was active in the noble work OF IN.
Boys brigade. and the compasy un
der my command attained good re-
suits. Out OF a company or - bows.
today. as a result OF The Christian
training given them. Two are preach
ing the Gospel. twO are Sunday sChoo!
uperntenlents. eight are Official
members of churches N West Bait
more. and many of the others - hv-
Ing useful Christian lite. reiter
ate, the work Is noble and should
have The support OF every church
The above testimonial. does not in
dictate that any of the members en-
listed IN the army. but the brigade
does seem 20 have created ministers.
Sunday school superint,ndeuts. ana
other men who are useful TO the
church
The military feature was adopted
10 serve an end and II placing a rifle
in the hands OF a boy and a uniform
on his back viii be the means OF
making him better boy morally and
physica ly. a betted citizen anu a use.
iui member Of the church. then the