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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-04
INTEREST
IN PRIMARY PLAN
Subcommittee Will Give Final
Consideration to Revision
Next Week.

Just preceding the meeting of the
Democratic State Committee next
week, the subcommittee appointed to
make the party primary plan conform
with the Byrd-Featherston law of the
last session will meet for the purpose
of giving final consideration to the
matter.
Under the direction of State Chair
man J. Taylor EllysOn, Secretary j.
y. Brenaman has sent copies OF the
draft Of the revised plan TO editors
OF the State, with request for such
comment as may be deemed proper
So far. the newspapers and the public
have displayed utter indifference to
the whole matter. leaving the impress
sion that there is little concern over
what may be done by the committee
in reference to the matter. or else that
the changes made are satisfactory
Should, however. any suggestion ne
made as to any possible notifications.
il will be considered by the subcom-
mittee before the plan is presented TO
the full State committee
AT this meeting of the committee.
date will be fixed for the primary cleo
ton OF this year for the nomination
of candidates for Governor and all
other elective State Offices IL must
be held between August and Septem-
her ?. under the law. The matter of
entrance fees IS no longer within the
nrovince of the committee. since the
law provides tina. the fee shall be D
per cent OF the first years salary. TO
be paid into the public treasury while
the expenses of the primary are de-
fraved BY the cities and counties. just
as in the case of regular elections
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-04
TO BE BUILT Ar NEWPORT NEWS.
Contract signed for Tank steamer
Which VIII Cost s7s0.000.

Newport News. Va. February 3-General
Manager Homer L. Ferguson. Of the New
port News Shipbuildins and Dry Dock Com
pany has confirmed the report published
about two weeks ago that the local yard
VIII build an immense oil steamer 10 cost
IN excess or three-quarterH Of "A million dol
lars The ship. which Is to be the largest
oil-carryine vessel ever built in this co1n-
try, will be constructed for the STANDARD OH
Company. Of New Jersey.
The steamer will be officially designated
al the plant a. hull 40. 10 She VIII be
about 80 feet IN length, VIII have carry
ing capacity Of 1900 tons oil. and win cost
approximately $500 The tanker will lie
propelled by a quadruple expansion engine
Of the reCiprocating type Of about 1900
horsepower. and will have a speed Of not
less than eleven and half knots an hour
Under the terms Of the contract-the vessel
g,tust be ready for livery 20 her owners
a. the expiration Of fourteen months from
the date Of the signing or the contract.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-04

usually Interesting tax meeting was held
In the Town Hall Tuesday night. The room
was veil filled. some coming from quite
distance permanent organization was
formed with G. ]. Brock as chairman r. l.
phInehart assistant chairman; Sidney A.
Summers. secretary and Prof. John W Iay =
Tor treasurer. The society was christeneo
Tax Reform Organization Talks were
given by & T. Brock. John W. Taylor, >
s shaver. l. b Morris !. J. Cole. 7. l.
Phinehart and others On motion OF ira
nearbS towns. 10 hold meetings and 10 ef-
feet ORGANIZATIONS similar TO this one.
liberal collection was taken to defray eX-
perses The committee on resolutions pre-
1srsd and submitted q splendid paper
which was unanimously adopted the next
meeting will be held on February IL
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-04

Upon being notified yesterday that
a compromise had been effected IN the
$40 ee0 suit Of ;. J. Robertson. admr..
against the Virginia Railway ana
Power Company, which was scheduled
for trial this morning IN musings
Court. Part II. judge Ernest ". Wells
ordered the case removed from the
docket BY the compromise the plain
,ier VIII receive the sum Of si.60e
The action was brought to recover
damages for the death OF Willard J.
Robertson. who fell from Hull street
car IN Swansboro. ard died from a
fractured skull J. 9. PAGE and David
Meade White represented the plain
tns
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-04
IN FIGHT FOR FORTUNE.
Re-idents of Covington Join With Other
Calvert Heirs.

Coyin gton. Va. February 3--InVolVed IN
the Gght Of the Calvert heirs to recover a
vast fortune. consisting Of lands and money
valued al millions % dollars. the heritage
,efi them by the distinguished progenitor
OF the family in America Lord Baltimore
fCalvertB. which has resolved itself iatO An
issue attracting nation Wide Interest are
two wefl-kuoHn residents OF covfngtoD. Mrs
J. ~ Perry and Mrs. e y. Harlow. and
Mrs 6 VI. Robertson. Of Clifton Forge They
are direct descendants o. the famous Eng
iizh nuhlenau. ana are actively engaged IN
The concerted effort OF ali the heirs in
Amefica 70 regain property. In and around
baltimore claimed a. = part Of his estate
:. ,lch through the terms OF his viii has
remained intact for a century
The estate Involved passed into the hands
az King james H. Of England. through a
- lH drawn in his favor in the seventeenth
century. IL was hequeafhed 10 Lord Bal
tinlpre Calvert a. thar time a great favor
lite Of the reiFnlng sovereign.
The last will and testament o. Lord Bal
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-04
Has Fat Docket.

For the first time in many weeks
Justice H. A Maurice entertained
full house in Police Court. TART II.
Yesterdays quote of Offenders re-
sembled old times. and the city trea-
sury was considerably enriched by the
contributions.
Nine dusky bone maniPulators
caught Saturday night by Captain \
:. Wright in raid on house near
second and Hull Streets. each paid
IN. customary fine Of s. and costs.
The men were: Willie Morton. William
Jefferson. 7. A. SheppAn. SIN Chambers.
Arthur Bailey. John Reed, George
Davis. Toe Cans and Willie Henry.
James stairs was charged $3.50 e'.d
costs for being drunk and down. VIII
liam Crump. colored. who faced the
bar on the same charge was assessed
81 and costs.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-04

rodman, and W. ]. McLane. sewer in
spector. He recommended the APP
pointment of Lucien l. BAGS TO sue
coed Mr. Keegan; w. +. Woodson. 10
succeed Mr.. Savilie; E. II. Gibson. to
succeed Mr.. Witt; A T. Dennis. to sue
coed MIR. Woodson as assistant en-
gineer on Mayo Bridge: c. r SEMI as
inspector of masonry on the Church
Hill tunnel. in place OF Mr.. Dennis; II.
S Ragland as inspector of sewers, to
succeed Mr.. Gibson, and Fred j..
Stack. TO succeed Mr. McLane. The
recommendations were adopted as
whole.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-04
Short News Stories From All Over Virginia

timore. signed and recorded short time
previous to his death. provided that both
the estate and money should be distrf-
family after period of 100 years had
elapsed. -
According 20 information. received by me
Covington heire that time expired during
the year 1912. and the Calyerts are now
making preparations TO appoint SPECIAL
committee from the ranks OF the tamiiy CIR :
Gle 20 70 TO Baltimore for the purpose or
obtaining possession OF their inheritance.
after which, II the mission be successful. II
will be divided according TO the provisions
of the instrument.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-04
WILL INVITE GOVERNOR.
staunton Morkingmen Want TO Hear About
sale of Convict Labor.

Staunton Va, February 3.--Governor
Mann will be invited by the Workingmens
Fratsrnal Association TO address them In
StauntOn on the subject Of state sale OF
convict labor by contract The association
hopes that the Governor will accept the in
Nitation, and I'm this hope the Assignment OF
subject and speaker for the open meeting
next Saturday night Is being left blank
AT the executive session last night preced-
ing the open meeting. the further steps OF
the organization In its present attention 10
the 'live subject" OF convict labor In Viz
ginia we're planned, and In the course Of the
coming week. II said. some correspon-
dence between the Governor and the asso-
citation Will be given out for publication.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-04
ADDITIONS TO ASSESSMENTS.
Nearly Half Million Added to Taxable VAL
nrs In Roanoke.

Roanoke. Va. February 3-After nearly
three months OF hard work the special grand
Jury called BY the Judge OF the Corporation
Court 10 Investigate tax returns submitted
A report showing. as a result OF their labors.
additions to assessments amounting 10 t4a5. =
81 The bulk OF the increase are on auto
mobiles and annual purchase OF stock oy
merchants.
The jury. recognizing that a large amount
Of Droperty escapes taxation. recommends
that another grand jury be cailed 70 pass
on returns FOR taxation made this year. The
report emphasizes the inequality OF taxation
under existing laws. and expresses the opin-
ion OF the tax system now Ia force n IN
suited TO present-day needs and conditions.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-04

Members OF the M7nchrstcr u1sts ~
school Board VII make touF o. zoe
,sbooIs durioa the present week
roer. l. considerable talk throuehcut
,hc dfstrirf regarding the ccnsolida.
80, Of several % the smaller schools
AIS Ne erection - central buildinrs
a. convenient points should this be
soo. II vii b necessary 20 have =
bond issue Seated. and the members OF
me board wish to famiiiSrizc them
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-04
CHURCH CLEARED OF DEBT.
Men Who Attend Judge Burns's Dinner
Rai.e Needed Amount.

Lebanon, Va, February 3-The esteemed
fudge Of the T~enty-seventh Judicial CIR
cult. Hon. William r. Burns, had "A number
OF his men friends Al his home Friday
evening at oyster dinner. The invited
consisted OF tweHty-One Methodist Church
ruenb erF.
soon after partaking OF the substantials
vince Glimer brought up the subject OF the
church Indebtedness and stated that $9.l
was set unpaid. Plans for iqudating the
indebtedness were discussed. and as every
body afraid OF the note plan, the III
Was put up In cash and checks and now
Lebanon pfidez herself On having a ndnH-
sonae S. so church and - 81 paid for.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-04
FARMERS ORGANIZE.
VIII Hold Regular Meetings TO Discuss
- Anriculfnral Innica.

Frederic ksburg. Va, February It arfnefs
IN this section nave recently organized for
the purpose Of holding regular meetings and
discussing agricultural topics Two meet
ings have already been held. ana the next
one viii be held in the courthouse build
ing Fredericksburg. Saturday February 10.
A program has been arranged, and there
viii be prominent speaker IL Jeey is
president OF the organization. and +. II.
Randall, secretary.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-04
When in Norfolk Stop at the
an A G N o LA"

THE MAGNOLIA. recently entirely
-c,,odrIed and refurnished. offers single
-oor,s or en- suite with bath. " desired. at
moderate rates. Accom- modations OF q
rrst-rIasS hotel at less than hotel prices
rr~.,fo, very central. steam heat. hot
uatcr and most important OF all. absolute
rie.nIineSs~ in TIRE MAGNOLIA. cor
ncr Frcemason and Bank streets Nortok-N@
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-04
TRaMpLED By HORSE.
Rider L. Thrown When Animal Becomes
Frightened at AUTO.

ITarrIeon burg Va FebruaTy 3.-ThrOWn
from his horse and trampled or kicked.
when the animal became frightened al a
twenty-two years old. lies painfully and
seriously injured at the home of his par
ents Dr. and Mrs. J. +. Wright near hee-
zietown Two Of his ribs are fractured, his
back iacerated and sprained, his neck and
head hurt and his face out. After lying un-
conscious In the road for a time he stag
gered 10 his feet and walked half-de zed to-
wards the nearest house. II IL feared that
he Il Internally injured. His condition Is
serious.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-04
COMMEND SCHOOL BOARD


Resolutions commenting the recent action
Of the city School Board in restoring the
Bible TO the public schools were passed yes
terday at the regular meeting % the Rich
rio.sI Glorious OF the Protestant Episcopai
Caurch The meeting went on record as be
tnc unanimously in favor OF the action OF
the board. The resolution Is a. follows;
Resolved. That the kichmond tier4cus OF
approval the action Of the city school
Board In restoring the Bible 10 the public
schools
Resolved. That copy % thos resolution
be forwarded to tire president Of the City
school Board
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-04

For the second time IN three CAV =.
lanes stairs. Of S~susboro. is in the
hands Of the Soushsidc police Iic was
arrested last night on a charge Of
being drunk and disorderiy. iie ap-
p4ared IN police Court Part IT, yester-
dav morning o. a similar charge ana
vas nued seso and costs No other
arrests were made iuriuS the day.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-04
News of South Richmond.

selves with the situation before tho
patrons of the schools make any de-
mand on them for funds.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-04
To Hold Lenten Services.

To Hold LenteB Services
At the Meade Memorial Episcopal
Church. Twelfth and Decatur Streets,
the Lenten season viii be ushered in
tomorrow morning with the regular
Ash Wednesday services At the morn
ing service. beginning at IL o'clock.
the penitential office win be followed
by the celebration of Holy Communion.
Rev r. Ernest Warren. rector OF the
church. will preach at the evening SER
vice at o'clock
Services will be held in the church
Friday night Rev David ii. Lewis
will deliver the sermon. On Sunday
morning the rector will begin series
of five sermons on Prayer"
To Have EvanEeIistic Lecture.
Rev j. Saunders Jones. an evange1-
list from Kneeling, o., will lecture next
Monday night at Weatherford Memo
rial Church. The subject of his adj
dress will be THE Greatest Thing Ever
Written
A Swapping" party will be given
Thursday night at the Central Metho-
dist Church parsonage The proceeds
will go into the treasury of the Ladies'
Aid Society. under whose auspices the
entertainment will be given
Deaths and Funerals.
Mrs W. c. Lester. twenty-six years
old. died yesterday morning at her
home. 1908 Midlothian Turnpike. after
an illness of more than a year She
was the daughter of County Officer
George FARRELL. OF Chesterfield County.
and is survived by her husband and
one daughter. The funeral arrange-
mentshave not yet been completed.
virginia Belle Pierce, the infant
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. r. w. Pierce.
died Sunday night at 3 o'clock at the
home of her parents. at Stop ). Pc
tersburg Turnpike The funeral VIII
be held this afternoon at o'clock
from the home. with Rev. +. Ernest
Warren officiating. The burial will be
In Naury Cemetery.
Henry Schmidt. OF SOS Stockton
Street, died Sunday at the Virginia
Hospital The funeral will be held to-
morrow afternoon at o'clock from ST.
Johns German Church. Eighth and
Marshall Streets. The burial viii bs
in lakewood
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-04

In6ianola Tribe. No 50. Improved Or
der of Red Men. last night, at regu-
lar meeting held at Toney's Hall. in
stalled the following officers: Henry
A. Holt, prophet; John r Robertson,
sachem: L. w. Lipscomb, senior saga
more; w. L. Childress, junior saga
more; Norwood G.. Haddock. first SAN
non; Walter l.. Reams. second sannop;
A B. Walthour. first warrior: Frank
w. owen. second warrior; c. 3. Har-
low. third warrior; Charles ;. McCann.
fourth warrior: Berkeley Adams. first
brave: r l.. Meyerhoffer. second brave;
Ingram w Taylor. third brave; "A. r.
Lowry. fourth brave; -. ). Wells. chief
of records: Walter A Deitrick. collec-
tor Of wampum: Thomas b. Morton,
A. 8. Holt and H. NJ. McGruder, trus
keeper of wampum; w. J. Morrissett,
tees: Charles Burkert, l.. w Wells ana
J. VI. Perdue, stewards committee
The degree team OF the tribe VIII
tourney to Petersburg February 20 for
the purpose of Initiating large NUM-
Der of candidates
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-04
IRE DESTROYS STATION
General Utility Building at Granite
Ruined by Flames Sunday Night.

Fire of unknown origin sunday
night completely destroyed a large
frame structure at Granite. The
building was used by the Southern
Railway as a passenger and freight
depot. and also housed the general
store and post office. The upper por-
ton OF the structure was used as
dwelling by several families. All es-
capped without injury.
The building was burned to the
ground. The Are was discovered after
the occupants of the upper floor had
retired for the night. Heroic efforts
were made by numbers OF people 10
extinguish the blaze. but as there was
no supply of water close at hand. moth
ing could be done further than to save
some of the contents of the store The
damage will probably reach several
thousand dollars.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-04
SPRING On BOTH SIDES.
Wild Geese Fly North and Fruit Trees Are
In Bloom.

IrvfnKton. Va. February 3-FroTn the
Eastern Shore comes the report that John
pavcant OF Accomac. planted two barrels
o. Irish potato seed over two weeks ago
The last OF February fs considered early Tor
pian,ing The wild geese which have win
tered on the Eastern Shore have gone North
strawberry vines have been In bloom for a
week. and a plum tree in Onancock Is In
full bloom.
on this side OF the bay peach and other
trees have also been noted IN bloom. and
t.iolets and other flowers have bloomed In
The open all the winter. Captain a. J. Ham
iiton. Of Irvington. captured lizard sun
DAY which gave a good chase ana appeared
- II. L. Il
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-04
TAX REFORM ORGANIZATION.

rorned by Citizens Of Iscey springs at Re
cent Meeting.
Lacey Springs Va. February Am TN
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1913-01-31
mond. Otherwise. b pleased 10 ply

mond. Otherwise. b pleased 10 pAsy
Mercury TO your Venus"
To Jim's ears. every syllable the
Frenchman spoke was an insult. and
words rekindled the fire In his blood.
You shall pay for that speech here
and now" he yelled; and, discarding
his revolver. he dealt the Frenchman
a short'arm blow. Chatelard. trying
to dodge, tripped over the base OF the
ladder and ven down heavily on the
door OF the fo'cas'le. He had appAr-
emily lost consciousness.
AS Jim saw his victim stretched on
the floor. he turned away with loath-
ing. He picked up his revolver and
went up the ladder. II was already
dark. and confusion reigned on deck.
But through the clamor, Jim made out
something nea the truth: the Jeanne
dare was leaking badly. and no time
was to be lost IL she, with her pas
sengers and crew. were TO be saved.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1913-01-31
Proper oymnastie Work.

Every person who has resolved gym.
nasium training 10 aware OF the fact
that an exercise which calls for pain.
full effort on the part o: TIE beginner
is often performed almost Without any
conscious effort al all ai-er a Ger.
tain amount OF training h, been re-
ceived. Again. IL Is perfectly xell
known that brute strength alone does
not make q gymnast. and hat even a
simple exercise may ofe- great DIFF.
nculty TO a muscular and veil develop
ed individual who has not been train
ed In the gymnasium The explanation
for this IL made plain In a. article by
Professor du Bots Reynoad IL Die
Umschau, who points out that one Of
the essential functions OF gymnasium
work Is not so much 70 build UP mus
Gle a. TO train nerve and nerve groups
10 work In proper unison and co-or.
dinAtion.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1913-01-31
CHAPTER v.-contlnued.

Il shall not do this again. Melanie
dear. till you give me leave. But |
have no mind to let you go, either
You and Madame Reynicr are going
on q cruise with me; will you? Get
your maid TO pack your grip. II will
be better for you than the profession
al advice which you came TO New
York for" Aleck stopped suddenly
his practical sense coming to the sur.
face. Heavens! You haven't had
any lunch. and it's all times OF the
day." He rang the bell. begged the
maid to fetch bread and butter and
tea and to ask Madame Reynier TO
come to the drawing-room. When she
appeared. he me her with a grave,
but in no wise a cowed. spirit.
Madame Reynier. your niece re.
fuses. for the present. TO consider her.
self engaged to me: |. however. am
unequivocally betrothed to her. And
I shall be endlessly grateful IL you
and Miss Reynier will be my guests
on the Sea Gull for as long a time as
you find IL diverting. We shall cruise
along the coast and put into harbor AZ
night, II II seems best: and I'll try to
make you comfortable. viii you
Gomez"
Madame Reynier was willing II Me-.
LAME was; and Melanle had no
strength, II she had the will. TO com
bat Alexis masterful ways. II vas
coon settled. Aleck swung off down
the street. lre-reading Jim's letter. in,
tent only on the Sea Gull and n"
preparations for his guests. But at
the back OF his mind he was think
ing. Poor girl! She needs ne more
than I thought"
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1913-01-31
CHAPTER VI.
On Board the Jeanne D'Arc

On 60dFO the JCdUHS "
IL hard usage and obstacles could
cure Il knight-errant OF his sentiment.
then Jimmy Hambleton had been free
of his passion for the Face. his
plunge overheard had been followed
by a joyous swim. a lusty call TO the
yacht for Help" and n growing
amazement when he realized that II
was the yachts intention to pass him
by. He had swum valiantly. deter
mined to get picked up by that par
ticular craft. when suddenly h''
trength failed. He remember
thinking that II was all up with him.
end then he lost consciousness.
When he awoke he was on a hard
bunk In a din place. and a sailor was
Jerking him about. His throat burned
with a fiery liquid. Then he felt the
plunging aud rising OF the boat. and
came to life sufficiently TO utter the
stereotyped words. where am II
In Jim's case the question did not
imply the confused cropping back to
sense that II usually indicates, but
rather an actual desire to know
whether or not he was on board the
Jeanne D'Arc. Plainly his wits had
not been badly shattered by his ex'
p~erience overheard. But the sailor
who was attending him with such min
fstrations as he understood. answered
him with a sample OF French when
Jim had never met with In his schooi
books. and he was not enlightened TOT
some houyx-
II was indeed the Jeanne Dare
AZ Jim proved for himself the
next day, and he was lying IN tne
seamen's quarters in the fo'casle' by
morning he felt much better. hungry
and prepared In his mind for striking
q bargain with one OF the sailors 'o'
clothes. He could make out tneii
lingo soon. he guessed. and theh ne
would get a suit OF clothes ana ia,o
on deck. Suddenly he grasped ns
waist, struck with an unp'eas1ns
thought; his money.belt was gone! ~.
was wearing a sailors blue nahhe'
shirt and nothing else. He turned o'e'
on his hard bunk. thinking that ne
would have to wait a while be,ore
making his entrance on the pu'
stage of the Jeanne DArc. -,
And wait he did. Not a ras
clothing was In sight. and nc caIoa.
Or promise OF reward could persusos
tho ship's men into supplying NE
need. He received cpnsignms" no
TODD: short rations they would DC. :
judssd. for m abis-bodied sean :
~ sr:ctIv,tv and confinement 10 'h'