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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-04-09
ANNEXATION TOPIC
At CHAMBER MEET
QUARTERLY GATHERING TO BE
HELD At RICHMOND HOTEL
NON THURSDAY NIGHT.

Annexation, tax reform and regis
tration of voters will be the three sub
jects discussed at the regular quar-
terly meeting of the chamber of COM
merce which will be held in the audi
forum of the Richmond hotel Thurs
day evening at s;15 o'clock.
Following are the speakers and sub
jects:
John C. Easley on the extension of
the corporate limits
Arthur NJ Cannon on reformation
of the tax laws of Virginia
Joseph c. Taylor on the necessity
for greater civic interest and more
general exercise Of the voting prlv!-
lege.
After the speakers have concluded
the meeting will be open for general
discussion, following which a smoker
will be given. affording the first OPP
portunity for the new and old mem
bers to meet each other as such.
In reference to the interest the
chamber is taking in fuller regis
tration in Richmond one Of the sub
iects to he discussed at the meeting.
President Darlington gave out the fol-
lowing statement yesterday:
Owing 70 the present predominance
Of one political party in Virginia,
there exists such an apathy regarding
registration ard voting that it calls
for concerted action to overcome this
condition.
To-day we have only 1858 yoters
out Of 32.49S residents registered, al
though everyone who has any interest
IN our state and city government, and
who is eligible should vote.
''To meet this situation a young
mems registration committee has been
formed, which will undertake a sys'
tematic and thorough campaign; and
to facilitate the work of these self
sacrificing young men, as a valued
member Of this body you are earnestly
requested to urge upon every man in
our employ the necessity Of paying his
poll tax, registration and voting, anG
In every way possible use sour influ-
ence to carry out the object for which
this young mems registration commit
toe lis working
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-04-09
RICHMOND To HAVE
CLEAN|NG-UP WEEK
MAYOR URGES ALL TO HELP
MAKE THIS THE CITY
BEAUTIFUL

Richmond is to have its cleaning.
UP week, and it is expected that every
citizen viii help the mayor in his
efforts to make Of the city the clean
est in the country. In order TO in
ject enthusiasm into the masses,
Mayor Ainstie yesterday issued a
proclamation fixing a date and calling
upon the people to do their part:
Here is the proclamation:
In compliance with the request of
large number of our citizens, I
hereby appoint the two weeks begin
ming with Monday. May 5th and end
ing Saturday, MAY II, 1913 as a time
for all loyal citizens to cooperate
in a general joint effort to clean and
beautlfy our city, by removing rub
bish. debris and all other unsanitary
and unsightly accommodations from
our premises, vacant lots and alleys,
and by painting fences. trimming
lawns. cutting and burning brush. and
doing all that lies in our power to
establish the cleanliness and enhance
the beauty Of our city.
GEORGE AINSLIE.
Mayer
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-04-09
SOUTHSIDE
EIGHT ANIMALS
PERISH IN FIRE
STABLES OF REDFORD BRICK
YARD BURN AND ENTAIL
SEVERE LOSS.

Stables attached TO the brickyard
and shops of Nick BEDFORD, at
Twelfth and Maury streets, Southside.
caught fire last night shortly after
10 o'clock, and before the flames
could be extlnguished, i've mules, two
horses and one colt were burned, be-
sides much hay and other provinder.
Mr.. BEDFORD said Last night he
could not say how the fire started.
The property is partially insured
and the loss is estimated at about
$4,000.
He said that he had already made
arrangements to lease a temporary
place. and would continue his work
today. As soon as possible the place
will be rebuilt
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-04-09
POPE HAS RELAPSE
Continued from First Page.)
wac pontiff,s phvslclans lad q long

The pontiff's physicians had long
consultation late tonight, and then
conferred with Cardinal Merry del
Val. after which it was announced
that owing to the gravity Of the pope $
illness official bulletins VIII be issued
tomorrow. Three physicians remain
ed at the Vatican tonight The Swiss
guards were on duty in the corridors
and ante-chambers throughout the
night, and there was an increase in
the police surveillance outside the
Vatican.
His sisters again visited the pope in
the evening, and remained for four
hours. They were very reluctant Go
leave, but accepted the assurance OF
the physicians that the case was not
hopeless. The pope's temperature is
SO centigrade, which is not high for
fever. but it has not gone down for
some hours. The doctors say that
IL he pulls through tonights crisis
he may rally tomorrow.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-04-09
Resting Quietly,

ROME, April g. 1 A. M.-The
pope's fever has diminished slightly,
and at this hour he is resting quietly.
The doctors hope that he Will be able
to get couple of hours sleep DR.,
Amici assured your correspondent that
he did not anticipate the pontiff' $
death. No premonitory symptoms OF
dissolution have developed. More
over, he is convinced that when Plus
n, dies it will not be suddenly. but
by a gradual ebbing away of life.
The correspondent learns that the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-04-09
SOUTHERN RAILWAY.
Premier Carrier of the South
TRAINS LEAVE RICHMOND

premier carrier OF the SouTHs
TRAINS LEAVE RICHMOND.
N. B-Following schedule figurea
published as information and not
guaranteed
clio A. M-DaIy-~Locat for Char.
iotte. Durham and Raleigh.
le:4s A. M-~naiiy--Lin}ited-Fo an
points South Drawing. Room Buffet.
Sleeping Cars 10 Ashevflle. N. c.
500 p MIX. Sunday. Local for
Durham and intermediate stations.
800 r, M,nnaily-For Da.naville, AZ,
lighted Drawing Room. Sleeping Cars,
11:45 p M-naily-Enlted FOR all
points South Pullman ready 900 P. NJ.
YORK RIVER LINE.
$40 p M--Daily--To West Point.
connecting for baltimore Monday,
500 A. M-Tx Sunday. and ais p.
M.-Monday. Wednesday and Friday
'"'' TRAINS ARR Ri4NVFir RICHMOND.
From the South; 6 80 A NJ. $50 4
1855 p. N. exeept sunday. :, So
From west Point: $50 A. NJ. daily:
1895 A. NJ. Monday. Wednesday and
Friday; 4.eS p. NJ. EXCEPT Sunday.
g r. BURGESS n, p. A.
a07 East Main 81 Phone Mad s7&.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-04-09
YOUNG BRADY AT
HEAD OF COMPANY

NEW YORK. April S--NIcholaS r.
Hrady was elected this afternoon to
succeed his father, Anthony y. Brady,
as president Of the New York Edison
company. AR. Brady is only thirty
-FOUR years of age, and is one Of the
Youngest, II not the youngest. man in
this country who has been placed al
the head of an important corporation
Since his graduation In the class of
1925. Mr. Brady has been employed
by the Edison company In various ex-
ecutive positions
Anthony n Brady becomes chair
man of the board Of directors.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-04-09
ALIENIST LOOKS OVER
Continued from First Paee.)

Thaw case. and the Preusser case IN
Albany. I'll is the intention Of Still
wells counsel to have DR. Bailey tes-
tify regarding Mr.. Kendall and his
actions during the trial, In examining
witnesses counsel for Senator Stiiwell
several times asked If they had noted
peculiaritieS about MIR Kendall
The whole hearing was marked by
the reluctance Of Counsel Wilson, for
Stilweli, to permit the Introduction of
documentary evidence. He had an
objection ready for everything and
in every case was oyerruled by Chair
man Murlaugh. who declares the
committee will get the truth nc mat
ter what the cost.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-04-09
ASK RESPITE FOR
NEGRO MURDERER

An appeal was made yesterday 10
Governor Mann 10 stay the execution
of Frank L. Hargrove. the negro
murderer, who is sentenced TO die I'm
the electric chair Friday
Hargrove was convicted of the
brutal crime Of Staying Mansfield
Thornton. an aged negro. and his
wife, and then setting fire Ia the
house 20 conceal the crime Robbery
was his motive. The murder was
committed in Spotsylvanla county.
The respite Is sought in order that
his counsel may appeal TO the Su-
preme court. The governor Will make
known his decision toaav.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-04-09
Trustees Auction Sale

Of a desirable lot and dwelling in
the town of HIGHLAND SPRINGS,
Henrico County
BY virtue of q deed recorded in
the Clerks ONCE Of Henrico Coun-
~ In d. h. 1924. p. 81, being so
required by the beneficiary. the I'm
dersigned trustee VIII oTer for sale
at PUBLIC AUCTION, In front of
HFNRTCO COURTHOUSE at
TWENTY SECOND AND MAIN
STREETS, Richmond, Virginia, at
IL O'CLOCK M on
SATURDAY, APRIL II. 1913,
that certain lot No, -. in Block
Z. Section 3. of the town Of HIGH
LAND SPRINGS. upon which there
Is located q good dwelling I'd out
buildings
RMS---Cash sufficient to pay
the cost Of advertising and If sale
and to pay a note Of $4,000 with
interest from May 10, 1911; any
residue of terms TO be announced
AZ sale
SAMUEL ARMSTRONG. Trustee.
CASSELMAN {. co, Auctioneers.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-04-09
BISHOP WALTERS
TO TRUE REFORMERS

Bishop Alexander Walters. Of Wash
ington. will speak at the mass meet
ing of the Ground Fountain, True Re-
formers, at the City auditorium on
April 18th. The meeting WHY be held
at 8 o'clock. Besides Bishop Walters
several others Will address the meet
ing.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-04-09

Tribe, No. 50. I. o. n. NJ. in Toney's
hall Monday night to make all ar
engagements for the celebration of the
thirty-fourth anniversary Of the er-
der, which falls on April 23d. The
program for this occasion will doubt
less consist Of music. refreshments
and speaking by number Of State
officials.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-04-09
FIGHT OVER WOMAN;
NEGRO Is KILLED

Joe Bride colored, was almost in
stantly killed at. / O'clock yesterday
afternoon. when he was struck on the
head with an iron bar by Joe Ford. at
405 North Seventeenth street. The two
men engaged in a fight over "a woman
Ford was arrested last night by De-
tective Sergeant Wiley and Policeman
Folkes. He admitted striking Ford
but said 1t was in seIf-defense
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-04-09
POLICE ASSOCIATION
HAS SsS, 900 WORKING

The board of directors of the Po-
lice Benevolent association met st s
O'Clock last night to receive reports
on the financial condition of the as
ISOLATION. 1t was stated that $1,000
had recently been invested by the
board, making total OF SIS, 000 now
invested at an average of per cent
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-04-09

ONLY ALL-R1TL LINE TO NORFOLK.
Schedule in effect Septemb Der 80. 1912.
Leave Byrd street station. Rich
mond, fer Norfolk; 1900 A. NJ. 1900
r M @4;10 p M.
For Lgnchburg aud the West: "s:l5
A. NJ, $3.50 a NJ. 300 p. NJ. '9.2o
p NJ
sfI;40 A. NJ. *e as p. NJ ii 20 T. NJ
From the West. $3.50 4. ", az TO r M
bl 40 p NJ. "so5 r. NJ, % % r. NJ
SDaily aDaily except Sunday o9tir-
~. n BrvrTIs. w G SAUNDERS.
P, r NJ. Roanoke. G. T. A.. Roarnoiye.
c. Fl BOSI.EY. n p. A Richmond. Va
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-04-09

Evangelistic services are being con-
Quoted at Seventh-Street Christian
church every night this week by Rev.
b. H. Melton. assisted by Rev. Fl. u,
C. Maclachlan. Special singing by
Mrs. Clifton Miller. Services begin
at 8 o'clocS.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-04-09

After considering the case of
Charles Taylor, colored. charged with
numbering James Lawson, also col
ored, for only three minutes, the jury
returned a verdict of acquittal in
musings court, part II. yesterday.
The accused's plea was self de-
Tense.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-04-09

pope's sisters here. Anna and Maria.
Sarto, have telegraphed to Riesi sug-
costing that another sister, who livea
there, come 70 Rome as her brother
wishes to see her The pope also asked
to see his confessor, Cardinal Yivos
Tutp tomorrow.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-04-09

c. w. Anderson, nineteen years old,
was arrested yesterday afternoon by
Policeman Hertsch on a charge of
forging a check for 1915 on the Com
bank.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-04-09
CLEAR FIELD FOR
MANY CANDIDATES
LUCRETIyE OFFICES MAY RE HELD
ANOTHER TERN BY M
CJMBENTs.
LIBBY FOR CLERK
WINSTON TO RETIRE FROM LAW
AND EQUITY COIRT---THREE
DAYS MORE OF
GRACE.

With but three days in which TO
announce and place names on list. no
additional candidates for political
preferment, with its accompanying
emolument have been mentioned
So far there are just two contests
on an dthey are beginning to show
some heat.
Former Deputy Sheriff Johnson Is
making a run for the Office now held
by its former chief. who Is Candi-
date for reelection.
Justice Of the Peace Wilbur f.
Griggs, who is associated with the Of
fee of high constable, Is a strenuous
opponent OF City Sergeant SatterfeId.
These two contests are the only ones
go far registered There may lac 9TH
ers before Saturday, but it is hardly
probable
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-04-09

Richmond and Petersburg Electric Ry.
Cars leave Manchester, Seventh and
Perry Streets for Petersburg:
4. s. as SO, &. !, s, -. 10 =. NJ
II 90 p. NJ. for Chester. 1900 mid
night for Petersburg,
Cars leave Petersburg. foot of Syca-
more Street, for Manchester:
1915, cas-, s~715, ~7:S5, *s;s5, s;s5
Sf0:35. 11.35 A NJ, 1895, "f:35, 2.3S.
1856 4:s5, 5 as, 6.35. S7:35. S;S5. 9;35.
1000, 1t:40 z. NJ.
tDaily except Sunday and. holidaya-
Carries baggage and express
"sLimited except Sundays and hoif-
DAYS
All care from petersburg connect
with cars for Richmond
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-04-09

SCHEDULE oF EIFsc@TRrC TRAINS.
EFFECTIVE MAY 80. 1919.
Leave Richmond. Laurel and Broad
Streets. b*s:O5 A. Nj. a7:10 A. NJ. bsta
A. NJ. $40 A. NJ. ss1o:te A. M. ti.la
A. NJ, 40 P. NJ, ale. p. NJ. $40 p. NJ
b41Q r NJ, $40 p. NJ, s.s0 p, NJ, 7.l1
P. NJ. bs:io p. NJ, 1910 p. NJ. HAS
Leave Ashland England ana Mapls
Streets: 1855 A NJ, b"7.e0 A. NJ. Soc
A. M be 90 A. NJ, 1000 A. NJ. "s1f:0G
A. NJ $4,000 NJ es1:oo r, A., 2:a9
p NJ 800 p. NJ. 400 =. n, b5:o9 T, M.
500 p. NJ. 100 r, Nj. 500 p. M.s es:0s
p. NJ, 100 r. M.
sDafly except Sunday.
ssSunday only
hCarrian baggage.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-04-09
Sends in bids.

All bids for the vacuum cleaning
system which is to be installed in
Manchester station have been for
warded to the treasury department
by Superintendent Lynton b. Lloyd.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-04-09

Laaipss Year flair fs Important. Save
money. Yes, we redye and remaks
faded switches, pompaiours. etc.
equal 10 new We make cornbin ga
the most artistic manner Charges
very moderate. Cut prices on all
hair goods RICHMOND HAIR
STORE. 2f2 North Fifth. Richmond
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-04-09

All Travel Arrangements & or 0ae
Counter.
RAILROAD, STEAMSHIP AND PILfs~
MAN TICKETS.
Baggage Checked, Tnxiean, Travellers
Checks, Passenger and baM&aEe
Insurance.
RICHMOND TRANSFER COMPANY.
500 East Main street. f.
EsraacM Offfcess jefferson. Marphyf1t
Richmond Hotsi1.
aTfME AND TA0GHLE SAvEHS.s
Nearly Fifty Years Ia Huxiaex0s
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-04-09
Wood and Coal

I one'a Prices This Month for wood
t. burn. Perfectly dry. easy 20 split
Large dry oak ard pine blocks at
summer prices These are the lowest
prices I have given in years AS ! am
that can 10 lay In their winter SUP
piy. Auto delivery on one hours
notice. Madison IQes-1o7o- General
office, 1906 West Rroad.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-04-09
Help Wanted--F emale

Wantesf~-Servaats and Cocks for
city, colored and white, ISTTRNA-
TfONAI. LABOR AGENCY. 1ifa East
Main. Room 6.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-04-09

Prescriptions Carefully Compounded
Call Madison 1868. +. II. BDRRUSS
7e6 West Broad.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-04-09

Women Ar Want Monitor Sad irons.
&elf~hentinE. saves time. saves work
raves drndgery. stnpia md strong
Over 500 600 In use. Guaranteed
Martin, Tennessee. m ado 81 aan IN me
year TarrifNry FFen~~Axciuaiye sell
MONITOR SAT- IRON co sss wavna
View No roffars uomes buy to
sweet Big Prairie. O
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-04-09
w ants
Special Notice

For Help of Amy Kind, See INTERIM
TIONAL LABOR AGENCY, 11l2 East
Main street Room 6.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-04-09
WOOD.

WOOD.
Call Monroe 43Ts Fer Rest Grade of
pine. oak or sisb wood, Anthracite,
Sp}int or Hriquette coal; save money
and get quick service LYME s.
HARRIS 1911 East Cary.
We Satisfy Our Customers Because We
send them the best coal ard wood,
also good weight and measure: coal
aud wood dry and under shelter; all
orders delivered promptly. We also
manufacture plate iee, the superior
kind Phora us when In need al
Same. TYLER e. RYAN 1901 West
Cary. Madison 1873: Monroe 3o1T.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-04-09
Appoint Arrangenent Committee.

A committee Of FIVE was appointed
at q regular meeting Of Indiaaola
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-04-09
O'E'laherty Busy Man.

The friends Of p, C. O'Flaherty are
trying to induce him TO enter the field
for the State senate, but it is scarcely
likely that he will do SO. as his private
affairs are of such Importance II Is
not likely he may feel that he can
reiinquish them even for two months
in legislative halls
Waller Scott has heen suggested by
some of his friends as a good man to
try for the office Of commissioner Of
the revenue. but it is not at all certain
that he viii announce himself
II is understood that Sergeant Joe
thinner. who for while seriously
contemplated entering the race against
High Constable wyatt, has determined
to remain out Of the race
So this leaves the field clear to all
inenmhents except the sheriff and city
sergeant
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-04-09
Personal

FURNITURE.
Yeur Credit is Coed st REAMS, BAL
LEY a. CO. sos West BROAD
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-04-09
For Sale

WE HAVE SEVERAL HOME MADE
TRUCKS AT a BARGAIN: ONE
SECOND HAND TRUCK. s15.
SPECIAL ATTENTION TO PAINTING
ELECTRIC AND GAS CARS.
FOR RT-GGTEs AND HOME MADE
WAGONS. SEE rs. REPAIRING
a SPECIALITY
SMITH MOORE VEHICLE co. s14
NORTH FIFTH STREET.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-04-09

aDaiiy. fWeekdays. 2Sundays ealy.
All sraias to or frem Byrd Street. Station
atop at Elsa. Time of arrivals and departures
not guaranteed. Read the signs.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-04-09
Help XIanted--Male

why re Idlef See Al
LABOR AGENCY, 1I12 East Main
street Room 8.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-04-09

MADE TO ORDER,
SIG AND UP. USERS OF THE II
BEST MATERIAL. FIT GUAR
ANTEED CASH AND INSTAI
MENTs. DYEING. CLEANING AND
PRESSING A SPECIALITY. FRANK
SARACINO & co. 1905 West Main
street.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-04-09
Winston Drops out.


In the case NJ Clerk r. r. Winston,
NJ the Law and Eautv court. who has
served the people Of the city for more
wears than anyone wishes to count
MI Winston voluntarily drops out Of
the running
I have served the people long
time. he said Yesterday 'fThey have
received the best part Of my years of
service and | am inclined to think
that the younger men should have a
show. Accordingly. ! am going 20
drop out, ard I hone all my friends
viii help nay faithful and efficient dep-
Hty, Luther Libby. who grew mn in
the office with me. and who knows
more about it now than do"
There is hardly a chance that Mr.
Libby will have opposition He liz
known by every lawyer in the city,
ana by nearly every one in the State
No Protests Registered.
None Of the candidates have pro-
tested against the assessments made
against them by the CITY COMMITTEES
As a matter Of fact. they are salts
ned. The fact that there is such lit
tie opposition is pleasing To those who
have none. It saves the expenditures
incidental to q campaign in which
there is opposition and the commit
tees Zee lis welcomed as a fitting oil
max 10 the uncertainty which surged
over in the expectation Of those who
were uncertain as to opposition.
All candidates and prospective can
didates may call upon Treasurer
Goode Fifteenth and Main streets. at
any time between now and Saturday
midnight deposit their contribution ia
election expenses, get a receipt. which
they may show TO Secretary Duke. who
Will see that the name is placed in
the proper place on the ballot to he
voted on June 18th.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-04-09

600 Fer Cent. Tsrefif-~-fsfsd-ng Caster
Ing rights Send for terms THE
% seeE Hotels sn 20 sAA. Anyone
can attach Soi-eiess Won't
scratch floors Save carpets ard FUR
ntture Costs gr Sells Toe TO as
FvEPGRrp CASTER co. s0sC War
rem street ~ Y.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-04-09
Wanted

Highest Cash Prices for Modern Furnf-
ture. Phone Madison 1851.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-04-09
SCHEDULE
RECONSIDERATION TRslss-wEEgoAYs.

REORGANIZATION THAFNS~WEENUHFo.
Leave Byrd III. Sta. 400 p. VI for Fredericksburg.
Leave Eiba sta. 100 A. NJ. 80 P. N. for Ashland.
Arrive BYRD Vt. Sta. S.a5 AN. frsm Frederiessbg.
Arrive EIbs Sta $50 An .s.42 N. from Ashland.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-04-09
Real Estate Wanted

List Your Farms with ,. A. con-
NELLY g. co. Write postal for
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-04-09

Wantcd---To nuy Two Copies of the
NirRinian of February LIST, 4th and
9TH. Address The Virginian.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-07
"Revenuers Too Busy for Trade To Be Profit
able" Declares John Ingram '.-.'.'

John b. Ingram, former moonshiner,
for whom bond was obtained several
months ago through the efforts of The
Georgian so that he might return to
his impoverished family in the noun
tains of Union County, came to At
lanta Tuesday to testify before the
Federal Grand Jury in the cases Of
the two youths, Grover Mcconnell
and Floyd McAfee, who are said to
have been implicated with him in the
Illicit distilling.
81 might ha' known they'd get me. "
he said Tuesday. I'm through with
IL all now, though. Moonshining is a
mighty interesting business. but the
revenuers are getting altogether too
busy for it to be safe any more.
Times are changing. We used to
think 1t was all right for a man to
make liquor for himself and his neigh
bors without any interference, but we
were wrong. | can see il hew.''-
Reports from Blairsville, Union
County, say that Ingram has been
living n model life in every respect,
fully justifying the confidence that
was placed in him when his release
from Jail was obtained by The Geor-
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-07

gian and aid was extended his family
by his story.
The Sheriff Of the county. and min
tsters and other prominent citizens of
Blairsville are authority for the state
ment that Ingram is working hard
at honest labor to support his fam
lily and that his three little girls, none
of whom ever had attended school
before, now are acquiring an educa-
ton in the public schools and are
being given every advantage that the
meager income Of their father will
permit.
1t is believed that Ingram will plead
guilty to the charge of Illicit distill-
ing when his case comes up before
Judge Newman in the United States
District Court, October IS. 1t is his
hope that on the strength OF his rec
ord since he was released under bond
that he will be given a suspended
sentence. Persons who have watched
his career in the last few months will
recommend this to Judge Newman.
II. H. Colwell. alleged to have been
in partnership with Ingram, will be
tried at the same time.
The two boys are said to have come
upon the still when they were tramp
ing in the mountains and to have as
sisted in the manufacture of moon
shine" more from a spirit OF curios-
ity than from an intent to violate a
law. If a bill is found against them.
their trial probably will not be held
until spring.