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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-12
rownrRrn r1rL rRoGKEssIvE STEP.
DO IT Now

The Railscav Age is authority for the infor'
NATION that the Pennsylvania railroad is max
Ing some tests of powdered pulverized fuel
for use In locomotive boilers. that the Chicago
and Northwestern and many other railroads are
investigating the same matter and that one OF
the largest locomotive builders of the present
time in spending $4,000 In the effort to build
a locomotive that will ssfully use powdered
fuel
Powdered fuel is used successfully in the fire
boxes of many Industrial plants, but 1t has never
been successfully adapted TO the locomotive.
The builders though are now convinced that
IT can be done, and they are making their tests
on larger scale than ever before, Its advan-
tages are many There is direct saving OF
one-third Of the coal used, through more per
feet combustion. II would make possible the
use OF many grades of coal that cannot now
be used on locomotives. Ash pits are done
away with and there is n saving in cleaning
costs. saving In the ability of the engineman
TO cut off the fire at will when at stations or on
sidings and a great saving in property values
paint on rolling stock, and forth, through
the absence of cinders and smoke
THAT" the Charleston EemS and Courier
points out, is where the public is directly
interested in what otherwise is purely rail
road problem, for powdered fuel is absolutely
smokeiess If some practicable method OF
burning 1t could be perfected. 1t would utterly
change the fact of the smoke nuisance problem
Strength, therefore. to the arms Of the invesi
gators And while they are working, may the,
give some thought to the extension of the use
of the powdered fuel in Industrial plants so tha
when the victory is won 1t win be complete
one, Really. through the progress Of electri
fication and the experiments in powdered fuel
hard-headed men as we'll as dreamers can nov
see the day ahead when Baltimore will be a.
clean as Paris and Pittsburg clean as Balti
more"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-12
DEATH WILL CAUSE
|. CHANGE Of CHARGE
Tw0 MEN INDICTED FOR AN As
sAULT MUST NOW FACE
MURDER TRIAL.

Especial to The Richmond Virginian.)
AMHERT COURTHOUSE. VA. Aug,
1.-THE grand Jury in Amherst Circuit
court this morning returned indict-
ments against Bascom Williams and
John Beard, on the charge OF assault
and battery in connection with the
trouble near Sandidges three weeks
ago. which resulted yesterday in the
death of David Cooper. the Baltimore
junk dealer At the time the grand
jury met this morning the fact that
Cooper had died In Lynchburg Sunday
was not known. but as soon as Com
monwealth's Attorney Otto L. Evans
learned that Cooper had died in Lynch
burg. he began the preparation OF an
other indictment against williams and
Beard, in which 1t will be necessary
to charge them with the murder OF the
Baltfmorian This wifi be considered
by the grand jury tomorrow morn
ing.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-12

The governor IF Missouri has conceived the
brilliant plan Of calling out three hundred thou
sand patriotic citizens who Will give two days
work each to the construction and improve
ment Of the States highways He hopes. through
the medium of this scheme that vast network
OF good roads will spring up over the State in
the twinkling OF an eye, and with scarcely a
dollars expense to the Commonwealth,
Money or labor spent in the hasty or illcon-
sidered construction u Eoads is worse than
wasted Highway building calls for much
knowledge and supervision house building,
and must be conducted in accordance with far
sighted plans and careful judgment in the selec-
ton OF materials The Missouri governors
plan IS admirable from the standpoint of en-
thusiasm and patriotism and all that jolly rot,
but otherwise II would prove disappointing
II is a good idea to awaken public sentiment
but the governor would do better to convince the
three hundred thousand citizens of the need and
value Of good roads and turning their convictions
to account at the polls II Is the sentiment which
makes possible the issuance of bonds and the
employment Of practical means for highway con
struetion and maintenance means that much
more effective and satisfactory than blistering
the hands Of patriotic citizens.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-12
DESCRIPTIVE OF THE BRIDE.

In recent account Of wedding the follow
ing appeared In the columns of local paper In
ton MOI Times
The bride Is a young lady Of wondrous fascf-
nation and remarkable attractiveness. for with
manners as enchanting the wand Of a siren
and disposition sweet the odors Of flowers
and spirits joyous rs the caroling of birds and
mind brilliant the glittering tresses that
sdorn the brow Of winter and with heart pure
dewdrops trembling In violets she will make
the home of her husband a paradise of enchant-
ment like the lovely home Of her girhood,
where the heaven-toned harp of marriage with
IT'S chords of love and devotion and fond endear-
ments sent forth the sweetest strains that ever
thrilled senses with the rhythmic pulsng of
ecstatIc rapture"
Very pretty; but dollars TO doughnuts the bride
would have appreciated 1t very much more If the
writer had described her costume.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-12
H,.erta's Mistaken Course.

Huerta has acted in very excited manner
in reference to the coming of Governor John
Lind to the city of Mexico. has lost his head
in fact, and made a very foolish speech, which
will preclude this .country's ever recognizing
him whatever 1t might otherwise have done.
unless he assumes a very different attitude. Gov
ernor Lind is not going to Mexico the repre-
sentative of this country, nor with any message
to Huerta of to Tho people of Mexico, nor TO
interfere In any way in the internal affairs OF
that country. He is simply going as the ad-
wiser the American legation there, having
been fully instructed as to the presidents atti-
tude, and made fully informed as to his feel
ings and views Instead of his missions being
one to tsir up trouble 1t is mission OF peace
in that he will be able to advise represen-
taetve there in a way to steer him clear OF
difficulties. At least that is the idea --Staun-
ton Leader.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-12
With the State Press
Democrats Differ.

And Democrats have the right 70 differ. but
should do so decenty. Let New York Demo-
cratic and the indecent let 1t he purged purified
gouping while those of Virginia avoid the nm
seemly. Alas, this they have not been doing
in recent primaries The governor should have
hands off. and the aspirants should have fought
with gloved hands rather than bare knuckles
If the primary is the parent Of the undemo-
cratic and the indecent, let It be urged purified
or put aside.
Williams. Cumming. Pollard. Brown and
kotner, are no doubt respected and honored
by their neighbors and friends but one wouldn't
think so from what they say of each other
Lawyers differ widely and warmly before the
court and jury and then go out to take a
julep and Joke over what happened
Politicians should move as high plane as
do the lawyers.-Farmville Herald
In this busy, whirling age, why not stop and
consider the other fellow we'll, who is striy-
ing 70 nll the humble station in life. He may
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-12
OARS CRASH TOGETHER,
TWO KILLED, MANY HURT

MILWAUKEE,. Aug. 1.-Two per-
sons were killed, and eleven injured.
some Of them fatally. when an inter-
urban car OF the Milwaukee Northern
road crashed into Milwaukee city car.
near the northern city limits late to-
night. The dead were taken to the
morgue. and the injured put aboard
special cars and automobiles, and
sent to the city hospitals. Both cara
were loaded with picnickers. return
Ing from q days outing. Both carr
met head-on while going 1T high
rate Of speed.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-12
STATUE OF LEE FOR WASHINGTON

A recent suggestion by correspondent in the
Washington star that a statue Of General Rob.
ert f. Lee be placed in one of the vacant squares
or circles in the national capital has met with
much enthusiasm, and other correspondents are
urging that no time be lost in carrying out the
suggestion. Others believe that the movement
would be fitting seal 10 the recent reunion at
Gettysbrrg when the blue and gray got together
and buried the Ratchet. We hope forever We
believe the idea would be emblematc of the
Eoser union Of North and South TO have the figure
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-12
APPERSON RET|RES,
BUT WILL RETURN
ILL F1yANCTER Is CONFIDENT THAT
HIS HEALTH WILL BE
RESTORED.

Especial to The Richmond virstnian.)
LYNCHBURG. VA. Aug. lit was
announced today that r. p. Apperson.
who has been president of the Lynch
burg Traction and Light company since
it's formation. twelve or fifteen years
ago. had retired temporarily by resix-
nation from that ONCE and that Fl. ].
Crowley. who has been vice president
OF the company since II became allied
with the American Street Railways
company. has been elected to the posi-
tion during the continuance of Mr..
Apperson's illness
Mr. Apperson, viii leave tonight over
the Norfolk and Western for Southern
California, where he goes to get en-
tirely away from his business inter-
est. Mr.. Apperson. although he has
been III for three years, IL still nrm In
the belief that he will yet recover his
health and that in time he viii be
able to return to Lynchburg, and re-
sumo his former activities.
He 10 Ill with tuberculosis and soma
months ago received treatment from
DIR. Friedman. the German physician
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-12

Secretary McAdoo will be long remem bered as
the first secretary of the treasury to break the
partnership which existed between the national
treasury and Wall Street The money trust in
Wall Street always had the key to the national
treasury. During the panic OF 1907 the late
Pierpont Morgan. who posed as the chief goa
and tutelary deity of Wall Street was oesoush1
on Bonded knees for money. He promised 1t
with the condescension of Jupiter himself and
LOANED s25 100000 at high rates of interest to
his humble worshipers. 1t developed in the
money trust investigation that this s2b,ooo,ooo
belonged to the people of the United states
nd was turned over to Morgan by the federal
treasury department Under Democratic ad-
ministration there will be no more of these fake
financial divinites-Winchester Star.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-12
SUPREME COURT
REFUSES APPEALS
wRrTs FROM HANOVER AND
LYNCHDURG.

The State Supreme court yesterday
refused, the appeal OF J. Il. Markham
against tho Lynchburg Traction and
Light company. brought UP from the
Circuit court Of Lynchburg. Mr.. Mark
ham was injured by car OF the COM
pany and sued for damage, claiming
that he was injured through negligence.
The Circuit court found against him.
and the higher court refuses to md
any merit in the grounds of his ap-
peal. 4
The court also refused writ of err
ror II the case of Caroline J. Leak0.
guardian OF Norris 3. Leake. against
Robert ~ Nash and Aorrfs s. s. Hczku,
infant. which was appealed from the
Circuit court OF Hanover county. Tho
suit involved = tract OF land In Han
over county which was left young
Leake in his fathers will and which
has been involved In litigation for some
time.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-12
RIVER BANKS BREAK
AND THOUSANDS DIE

CALCUTTA. Aug. ii.--Thousands
OF lives are believed to have been lost
when the establishments of the Da-
mado river. near Burdwan. collapsed
today, flooding the country for many
miles. Many villages were swept
away and Thousands OF families ara
homeless and without food. There II
six feet OF water in Burdwan and rail-
road service to Calcutta u stopped.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-12
CONFESSES KILLING
A MAN IN TOANA

On a description furnished to the
police, Patrolman Jacohini yesterday
afternoon arrested Marion Lee. color
ed. who Is wanted in Toano, on a
charge OF shooting and killing Del
aware Brown. Lee. 1t Is said. con-
fessed to shooting Brown, saying tnat
II was done az the result OF a quarrel
over n crap game. The Toano
authorities were communicated with,
and asked that Lee be held.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-12

| The latch-string hangs on the outside this week
and The welcome guests are arriving. Every man
you see wearing white badge. go up to him
and give him a cordial greeting. Tell him you
are glad to see him In Richmond ask him If
there Is anything you can do for him while he
In here to make his stay pleasanter, and ask him
to come back again.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-12

Marriage licenses were issued yes
terday in the Hastings court to John
NJ. Mosby and Pearl e. Bonneville. Roy
Lester Cannon and Virginia Vivian
Grigg. William A. Strother and Allie
Lou Keeps, Willie M. Nicholas and
May Hoffman. Lonnie Turner and
Laura Whitaker. Samuel q. Fauntleroy
and Hattie Lou Hicks. Robert Holt
wilmoth and Mary Marguerite VII.
moth.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-12
Letthe Virginian F ollow Yot

II Won are going away either 10 voc rt"-
4 shore. the mountains nr the country ~
!. TffF EfRGt<tAN follow You
Reu,arnbrr there will he extra charge
4 and won will be able to keep up with inc
happenings In your home town All YOU
J have 10 do Is TO call phone Madison 1888
and tell us where YOU are going. and your
paper VIII be the re ny the time you are
DO IT Now.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-12
With the Editors

Wonder If Bulgaria has enough soldiers l/ft
to start a G.. A. r. Milwaukee Journal
The federal government might and with ex-
cellent results. try the public with small de-
nominations of the bonds that are discounted
by the hanks.-Christian Science Monitor.
Hon. Gene Foss is pushing Bourke Cochran
and Willie Hearst close lighting party
State.
One wonders what would happen II a wearer
Of Bulgarian socks tried to turkey trot-Char-
Ileston News and Courier
It will be up to the head of the weather
bureau to bring about the reformation of dog
days.-Atlanta Journal.
The X ray should be of service these days in
telling the consumer what watermelon TO
spend his money.-Milwaukee News.
1t seems to be a fashionable occupation along
the New England coast just now to be robbed
of ropes of pearls. Blessings brighten as they
take their fight, and there Is strong suspicion
that the pearls enhance in value the morning
after they are stolen.-Pittsburg Dispatch.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-12

The Chinese reyolutionsts are not as expert
in the art Of revouting as their friends in the
Central and South American countries. They
should have sent commission over to get les
sons before they started their campaign.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-12

az this great Southern general sculptured in
enduring stone. in conspicuous place in the
capital. AS one writer puts II. General Lee
stands out clear as representative Of what is
best In the South and is beloved by the whole
nation"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-12
He In BETTER.

Yet, now. as to the navy. 1t develops that a
sectional plan Is being considered. The South
has naval secretary and he is to look after
Southern stations. What could be more ma
turaL Secretaries and senator's and congress-
men have, always been doing that same thing;
Mr. Daniels Is no worse than the rest of them.
He ought to be better.-Baltimore News.
He is better viewed from the Southern stand
point. Not since the day Of the first Cleveland
has there been a Southern man
at the head OF the navy department The re-
suit of having men from the Northern States
at the head Of the department has been that
the navy yards located at Northern ports have
received every consideration at the hands of
the government, while those at Southern ports
have suffered 1t always has been difficult
matter to secure proper appropriations for the
Norfolk yard, though from its location. on the
finest harbor the Atlantic coast. 1t Is the
most important. Secretaries Of the navy OF re-
cent years have been fond Of bettling the
Importance of our Southern yards. 1t may be
that they worthless. but 1t occurs to us
that the development of American interests to
the southwark, which is certain to be rapid
within thenext few decades, will require naval
readiness to meet conditions which Will arise
preliminary to thorough development OF our
commercial interests in those countries Secre-
tary Daniels thinks the same way.-Petersburg
Index-Appeal.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-12

A Virgirian correspondent is somewhat per-
turbed over the question OF Sabbath observance
lin Lapland What should interest us Is better
Sabbath observance In Richmond
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-12
opportunities of the Farmer Boy

Charles Dudley Warner has said that every
body ought to be born in little red farm
house with stone wall around it NOW we
don't believe II makes any difference whether
or not that farmhouse has stone wall around
1t or whether its color be red, white or green
but we do say that the boy born on the farm
ia horn in the realm of opportunity. Josiah
strong also said that Were he to be born
again and were providence to permit him the
choice Of a place of birth. he would say BS
all means let it be a farm.
More opportunities offer themselves TO the
young people the farm than to any other
class of Young people. Our city cousins may
laugh at us, but let them laugh; It Is only
because they don't know good thing when
they see Bloomington Dispatch
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-12
BODY Taken to Baltimore.

LYNCHBURG, VA. Aug 1.-THE
body Of David Cooper. was taken to
Baltimore. where interment will be
made. His spinal cord was severed by
the shot In the fight with two men
in Amherst county. and he fingered for
three weeks. dying on Sunday.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-12

"A dairy cow" says the staunton Neos, should
be large and roomy." Well get the Netos to
make plans and specifications for ours when We
get ready to buy.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-12

II the weather man will just give us the tail
end breezes from these devastating storms Rich
mond will be content The storms he can dis
tribute elsewhere the map II he sees At
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-12

Alleged to have Threatened to shoot
Joe Green, a negro. was arrested yes
terday afternoon and lodged in the
county Jail.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-12

sylvia Pankhurst is In jail again."-Headline
No news In that That's where Miss Sylvia
hangs out most of her time.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-12

Now that our representative is safe in Mexico,
the next thing to worry about is to see that he
gets safely out again.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-12

Between the uncertainty OF an election the
verdict of a jury and the outcome of baseball
game there Is not much choice.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-12

be less fortunate who tolls with hands or
muscle, but IL he not your brother?
Be mindful of this injunction. do unto
others you wish to be done by II this motto
lis followed brighter and happier will the future
be-
Remember tho past sweetly. that the present
may lead to future glorious possibilities.-South
Boston News
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-12

II Colonel Frank Cody had been as expert with
the flying machine AS Colonel Bill used to be
with the horse, maybe that accident wouldn't
have occurred.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-12

II we don't do anything else this week, let
get acquainted
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-12

1t seems like they are determined to get Gov
ernor Suffers goat.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-12

the strikers over 100000 in lost wages; the
manufacturers lost their spring and summer or.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-12

The Richmond brand of hospitality is on dress
parade this week, and 1t is every mans duty to
see that II makes good front
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-12

ders and twentyone small plants went to the
wall Rather a costly experience There are
better ways than strikes to settle differences.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-12

william Mitchell, colored. was
fined 800. sentenced to sixty days In
jail and placed under $500 security
for twelve months In Police court yes
terday morning on 4 charge Of selling
liquor without a license.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-12

Aviation In liable to lose It's zest for the lovers
of excitement now that motor omng Is prov
ing itself so much more Observation-Disclosures
Press.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-12

McAdoo. which the Inder-A ppeaE voices in this
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-10-07
NAVY AIRBOAT A SUCCESS
Flies from Land to Water and
Back Again with Ease.

fpy Telegraph 10 rho Tribune
Uammondsport. y. Y. oct e.-As re-
suI, ~ the experimental work carried on
here during the summer by the United
States Navy aviation corps, Lieutenant IS
I. Smith to-day demonstrated the ieasi-
biItv Of nving from land. alightng ON the
water. and then reversing the operation
nv rising from the water and alightin8
on the land.
Lieutenant Smith. already ccrthcated
hydro-aeroplane pilot flew for his 'and
aeroplanc pilot license this afternoon with
= new combination land and water ma
chine designed by Captain Washington
| Chambers in collaboration with Glenn
H. Curtiss.
Ten figure eights were flown by Lieu
tenant Smith. with landings AFTER eac''
five Half Of tho distance was flown over
the water and half over the lana.
Lieutenant Richardson rode az pas
scngcr after the license trials. Inc t"o
officers represented a combined weight oil
$50 pounds.
The three heavy wheels on which the
machine alights on land are drawn in'o
three deep slots in the bottom OF inc
bo.t when n is used on the water. IN
like the standard hying boat. this machine
has no tail resting on the water the rear
controls being high above the water
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-10-07
BRONX LEARNS ANSWER
TO THE MOSES RIDDLE
Twelve Blocks Become Studies
in Black When Electric
Gable Burns Out.

The Bronx. black as II has been
painted. S never so dark as between
the hours OF 5:25 and T:12 o'clock last
evening. when an underground cable
Of the New York Edison COMPANY
burned out at Webster avenue and
18th street dousing twelve blocks IN
gloomiest night.
The area is bounded by fremont ave-
nue.. Third avenue. 1S3d street and
Webster avenue. All the stores, OF
course were affected. and it was so
dark in the saloons that the bartenders
could not find the cash registers rne
straight moving picture theatres had
to dismiss their crowds. Two Of the
combination picture and vaudeville
houscs-the Crotona. at fremont and
Park avenues. and the fremont at
No. 1912 Webster avenue-had TO place
street lanterns in the aisles to enable
the patrons to get out.
The Coroner's office was soon equipped
with lanterns. and i'm the Borough Hall
the employees of the Typographical Bu-
reau continued their work by candle
light.
Tho cable concerned feeds from the
power station at Park avenue and
lS9th street. When the trouble began
bunch OF electrical experts were has
tied out. They had so very little TO
work on that their search for the cause
consumed more than an hour.