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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-27
SAY SHE CAUSED
HUSBAND'S DEATH
Colored Woman Arrested After
Body of Man Is Dragged
From Waters Of City Dock.

The body OF Thomas Turner, col
ored. who had been missing from his
home. ll5 North Twentieth Street.
since Thursday night. was dragged
from the waters OF the Ci;y Dock be-
tween Eighteenth and Nineteenth
Streets. yesterday morning. A short
time a!terward NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Ne.
lam. Detective Duffy and Bicycle Police
man Ber;ucci arrested his wife. Kate
Turner. and held her as suspicious
character. believed 10 have murdered
her husband
Peculiar actions or the woman prior
TO the recovery Of her husbands BODY
led TO her arrest the police advauc-
Ing the theory that she showed min IN
the dock IN order 70 collect lie !nsu--
ance. She vehemently denied her
guilt when taken IN custody b. the
officers. She was locked UP at the
First Police station. Coroner Taylor
VIII likely hold an inquest Tuesday.
Late Thursday night the woman
went 10 the First Station and reported
her husband missing. Friday night
che returned TO ind out II his where
abouts had been learned Hes in the
dock. sure" she told Desk Sergeant
Sheppard. The latter tried 10 persuade
her this idea was absurd When you
'ind him, you are going TO IND him in
the dock" she declared she left.
These statements. coupled with the
fact tina, she paid Turner's Insurance
dues yesterday morning and was going
TO leave for Philadelphia, Pa, last
night. led 10 her arres, on the charge
OF murder
II tine woman Was the cause o. her
husbands death. just how she ac-
compl!shed IT is a puzzle which the
police have vet 10 solve She denied
that she had told any one he would
he found in the dock, but there are
several witnesses who Will swear she
dfd
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-27
COURT ADJOURNS
Inv and Equity Court Not to Recon-
vene Until September s.

The May term OF the Law and Equity
Court was adjourned yesterday morning by
Judge Crunp after an unusually long SEES
sion. Tho court Will now go into SUNNI or
recess and Will not reconvene until tho rcRu-
lar September term. which is scheduled to be
opened on September s, the second Monday
OF the month. The May term. Just closed.
convened on the second Monday OF May, and
has been In continuous session since that
date.
Although the September term is scheduled
to open September S. Judge Crump has
called special attention to the fact that the
docket VIII not he called and cases set for
trial until one week later September Is.
Judgment for the plaintiff in the sum OF
s2s2.so was handed down yesterday in the
case OF the Henrico Lumber Company against
X. II. and NJ +. Lukhard Judgment In the
sum OF Slss.35 was rendered for the plaintiff
In the suit OF the Henrico Lumber Company
against r. H. Lukhard.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-27
ARRANGING FOR PRIMARY
City Committee Wants Election Omcers


Wy committee wants Election OmcerS
Who Can Count.
The City Democratic Committee will
meet at Murphy's Hotel on Thursday
night. July 81. to perfect arrangements
for the Democratic primary of August
D. The ward superintendent have
been instructed to prepare lists of cleo
ton officers and polling places for
adoption at this meeting. Attention
was called at the last meeting by r.
W. Evans and others to the desirable
ity of securing as election officers men
familiar with figures. who can count
the ballots with moro expedition and
furnish the committee with returns
which will not only satisfy the public
with their honesty, but also with their
accuracy. The recount OF the last cleo
ton disclosed an error of 100 votes
against MIR. Hobson in single pre-
cinct and twenty-five uncounted Griggs
ballots In another.
The meeting Will be the first to be
presided over by tho newly elected
chairman. James III. Price.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-27
JURY is HUNG
John Kramer lis Bonded In Sum of 81, 900
Until Bail Is Set To-MorrOw.

With SIN Tor convlctiin and The re-
naming juror stubbornly holding out
for acquittal Judge r. Carter Scott
was .orced yesterday 10 dismiss the
Jury which was trying the appealed
case OF John Kramer, an alleged boot
logger, in Hcnrico Circuit Court. Until
,.ondsman can be secured. Kramer was
allowed bail in the sum OF $1,000, with
his attorneys as surety. He viii APP
pear before Judge Scott Tomorrow
morning, when the amount OF his bond
will be set Louis Q. Wendenburg and
II NJ. Smith, Jr., represented the de-
Tense while Commemorative Attorney
Frank T. sutton. Jr.. conducted the
prosecution. The case will come up for
a new trial at the neyt term OF court
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-27
Morri.. Gets Sew ,rrinI.

On after-discovered evidence that
favors the prisoner. Judge D. c. Rich
to Clarence Morris, colored, who was
sentenced by n jury OF the Hastings
Court to four years in the penitentiary
for car-breaking The first trial oc-
Cured on June ;. 1t is claimed by Nor
ris's attorney that witnesses have been
found who are able to testify that Nor
ris was In another part OF the State
at the time the car was broken into
here In Richmond.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-27
GET OUT THE FURS
Richmond Was Just Degrees Cooler
ON YesterLIny Thnn AtInntic CITY.

Richmond Was Just Degrees Cooler
on Yesterday Than Atlantic City.
Richmond had such a cool snap on
yesterday that many straw hats and
linen suits were called ill., for the
weather was SO chilly that many kick
ers and cronic knockers looked for
snow and sighed bitterly for the warm
spell which Artemus Ward used to say
generally came In July.
The topnotch was Is and the low
mark reached IS. which is somewhere
near the record for July in these
parts.
Duluth put 1t all over Calgary with
the score OF 50 for Duluth to 81 for
Calgary, while Kansas City won, hands
down. for the hot spot, with the high
mark of &c
Just to prove that Richmond is a
summer resort, 1t may be casually
mentioned that Atlantic City regis
tered degrees hotter than this town
on yesterday.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-27
MT. Pollard's Speaking engagements.

John Garland Pollard. candidate for
Attorney spoke last night in
Suffolk. He will spend to-day at
Chautauqua meeting at Whartons
Grove, in Lancaster County, on the
Rappahannock River. Monday night he
will speak in Portsmouth. and on Tues
day night in Norfolk. On Thursday
he expects to speak at Tasley Fair, In
Accomac County. and on Saturday he
will speak at reunion OF Confederate
veterans at Fishers Hill. in Shenandoah
County.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-27
HOWITzERS' MOONLIGHT
battery VIII Run Second Excursion of
Season TO Dutch Gap.

Another moonlight is to be run by
the Richmond HowitZers, the battery
having an open date on July 81. The
success of the trip on July 3 is still In
the minds OF the hundreds who went,
aud it is expected that large crowd Will
he carried.
Every comfort for the patrons us
been made. Refreshments will be
served and arrangements for music 70
dancing has been made. The Howitzcrs
will wear their natty blue and gray
fatigue uniforms. The Pocahontas will
leave the Old Dominion Wharf prompt
w at Sis o'clock
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-27
stn,e Teachers Examinations.

Regular State eXaminations for
teachers certificates for Richmond and
fenrico County will be held in the
public school administration building.
sO5 East Marshall Street Wednesday
iaorning. and will continue for three
days Each session will open at $50
a. NJ DR.. j. a. c. Chandler. division
Superintendent VIII be in charge
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-27
Council Committee Meetings.

The foIlowlng meetings have been
scheduled for the coming week for com
mittees OF the City Council:
Monday-Committee on Streets. at 5
o'clock: Joint session of the Common
o'clock
Tuesday-Subcommi on Strects, at
5 O'Clock.
Thursday-Joint special committee on
annexation. at o'clock.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-27
HuiIdinc Pcrmif.

a permit to erect four story brick
store on the east side of First Street,
between Broad and Marshall Streets.
was Issued yesterday from the Building
Inspectors office to II. f. Grimmell, to
cost sl229S
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-27
Countv ,farriare Licen,e.

a marriage license was issued yes
terday by Deputy Clerk Thomas G..
Fletcher. In Hastings Court. Part H.,
e. Lee Lowry and Miss Elizabeth Wal.
tt H. both OF Henrico
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-27
MnrrInpe Licenses.

License to marry was Issued yester-
day from the clerks offico Of the Hust-
tngs Court to the following persons:
Robert Mayo and Grace Crowder, both
OF Richmond, and Israel Kirsh and Hat
tie Goldberg.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-27

Fined S25 for AssnultinS Woman.
James Burrell. colored WAS fined IS and
costs vest erday morning in Police Court for
assaulting and wounding Carrie Robinson.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-27

Fined $40 for Cruelty.
c. W. Goodwin. a teamster. fined $40
and costs yesterday morning In Police Court
for cruelty working diseased mule.
The Washington herald., 1913-09-28

led of conduct upbecoming an officer and
a gentleman. in that he drew checks upon
a San Antonio bank in which he had no
funds. and when asked to explain made
false statements about the checks.
The Washington herald., 1913-09-28

the local Police Department thiry-five
years. He entered the department as
private January Is. 1853. He was born in
Mechanicstown, Frederick County, Md,
October 10, 1913. As boy he worked on
his parents farm. enlisting in the First
Maryland Volunteers when ne was seven
teen years of age. He served three years
in the regiment and Immediately after
being discharged enlisted again In the
same regiment. which was assigned to
the Sixth Corps, Army of the Potomac.
During the war Capt. Heffner partici-
pated in the battles of Winchester, Mine
Run, the Wilderness SpottsyIvania
Courthouse. Cold Harbor. Petersburg
Frederick Junction. and Appomatox
Courthouse, being present at the sur
render OF Gen. Robert L. Lee.
At the battle OF Winchester he was
severely wounded and was commended
for meritorious conduct by Gen. Phil
Sheridan. under whose command he
fought. After the war he came to Wash
ington and engaged in the produce busi-
ness in the old Center and Northern
Liberty markets.
Capt Heffner is survived by his wife
daughter. Mrs. Edward Stull. and a
son. Clarence Heffner, OF this city.
The Washington herald., 1913-09-28
ANAC0STIA CITIZENS
TO OFFER ESTIMATES
Public Improvement Association Leg
islative Committee to Inform Com
missioners of Suburbs Needs.

The legislative committee of the Pub
lie Improvement Association Of Congress
Heights, of which Gustave Bender Is
Chairman, will meet this week for the
purpose of completing estimates TO be
given the Commissioners to include In
their recommendations to Congress. The
committee also is desirous Of having the
new Board of Commissioners visit the
suburb, with a view Of becoming per-
sonally familiar with. the conditions
The woods this year. according to re-
ports of those who have investigated the
condition, will not produce as many nuts
as they did last year. and this fact is
said to Indicate a mild winter can be
expected. II is said that Nature viii
provide n large quantity of nuts for the
wild game Of the woods when severe
winter is to follow. Many in this COM
munity who have followed the seasons
closely state that this reasoning has
been fulfilled many times before.
Mrs. George Thompson and children Of
w Street are guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Warren Tolson. at Piney Point. Md. Mr..
and Mrs. Tolson will make their home in
Anacostia after October 1.
The question of asking the War De-
partment to provide wharfage facilities
along the seawaIl of the Anacostia fats
for the accommodation Of Anacostia COM
merce will be discussed at the next meet
ing of the Anacostia Citizens Associa-
tion. When the channel Is dredged the
largest commercial vessels using the Po-
tomac will be able to dock.
The actual work of placing the grano-
lithic sidewalks along Good Hope Road
and Thirteenth Street was begun Fri
day. Much complaint has been made of
the condition OF the streets.
The Washington herald., 1913-09-28

To save time for seamstresses a Vir-
ginil woman has invented a seam
ripping attachment for sewing ma
chimes.
The Washington herald., 1913-09-28
PUBLIC SCHOOLS SHOW
INCREASED ATTENDANCE
Nearly l,O0o More Pupils Enrolled
Than at the Same Period Last
Year, Say officials.
NORMAL SCHOOL DECLINES

Public school officials are elated that a
census of the white schools shows that
nearly 1000 more boSs and girls are en-
rolled at the -end of the first week Of
school this year than at the same time
last year.
Ernest L. Thurston. assistant superin-
tendent in charge OF the white schools,
H. authority for the statement that 81, sSi
pupils are now on the rolls of the white
schools, the number being 2,645 more than
were in attendance last Monday the first
day of the term. and nearly 1000 more
than were in attendance at the end Of the
FIRST week last year.
+ The grade school enrolment is now
Sl,1Sf. The high school enrolment in
five days has jumped from i.OII to 4S5l.
The normal school enrolment is the only
one that has not shown an increase. the
number remaining at 142 students as com.
pared TO about $50 last year.
The Washington herald., 1913-09-28
WoMEN's CLUBS TO MEET.

The District of Columbia Federation
women's Clubs will hold a series of open
meetings at the Public Library Saturday
mornings from IL to L O'Clock, beginning
October and continuing until April .,
1914 Each department Of work will be
conducted by good speakers, followed by
discussion, and will be presided over by
the chairman of the department
The first course of four lectures will be
on social hygiene, a worldwide move
ment, by DIR. Elnora c. Folkmar, chair
man Of committee on social hygiene iI
the education department, of which Miss
Frances Graham French is chairman
The meetings are not confined to mem
bers of clubs, but all women interested
are cordially invited to attend.
The Washington herald., 1913-09-28

Going SOme! The virginia. Greatest
war film ever. Chattanooga" today only.
ADV.
The Washington herald., 1913-09-28

An Original Drama of the Underworld. Metro
politan Mystery in Motion etures Connecting Noted
Star with New Success Abounds in heart interest,
its sorrows it toll, and its play. 1t is in four reels,
touching the heart at moment and bringing laugh
ter the next Mr. Daniel Frohman has used rare good
judgment in the selection of Mr. Dixeys support and
Chelsea 775O' is bound to make lasting impression
upon all those lucky enough to witness it
The Washington herald., 1913-09-28
DECORATE DIsFUTATIoN.
VIII he Held in G. w. L. Chapel
Tomorrow Morning.

The twenty-fourth doctorate disputation
of the George Washington University
will be held in the chapel of the Uni
versity. 2023 G Street Northwest, at 10
o'clock tomorrow morning. 1t will be
directed by the faculty OF graduate
studies.
Blackburn Esterline. special assistant
to the Attorney General, will preside.
The thesis is The Commodities Clause.
and Its Application to Interstate Rail-
roads Engaged in the Coal Industry.
1t is taken by Thomas Latimer Kibler
before Martin A. Knapp. presiding judge
Of the United States Court of Commerce;
John H. Marble, Interstate Commerce
Commissioner, and Robert +. Broussard,
Senator-elect.
The Washington herald., 1913-09-28
Flowers Tor

Flowers Tor October Brides. Get Guides
estimate and suggestions for we'd
ding flowers and decorations. 1914 +.
ADV
The Washington herald., 1913-09-28
CAPT. HEFFNER dies
AFTER BRIEF illness
Was Civil War Veteran, and for Many
Years a Member of Washing
ton Police Force.
FUNERAL TO BE HELD TUESDAY

Capt. James C. Heffner. civil war vet
eran and former member OF the Metro
politan Police Department, from which
he was retired in 1904. with the rank
Of captain. died at his home, 1894 Eighth
Street Northwest. yesterday, following
an illness of two weeks.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday
at 1:s0 o'clock. Delegations from the As
The Washington herald., 1913-09-28
LOCAL MENTION.
EXCURSIONS TODAY.

Geological Park. Chevy Chase. the County Cluhs
and Keusiusian. Cars from Fifteenth and New York
Avenue every quarter hour.
Steamer Charles Manchester leaves from foot Of
Seventh Street Southwest for Mount Vernon. home
and tomb Ct Washington. daily. except Sunday. at
10 a. IN. and 80 2. N.
Special forty mile sail to Indian Head-Steamef
30 y. m.
Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Company's
steamers from foot Of Seventh Street for Old Point
Comfort and Norfolk. daily. at e:45 p m
To Great Falls-wsShington and Old Dominion
Railroad cars every few minutes from Thirty-sixth
and VI Streets.
To Mount Observation-Disclosures Utilities Company
cars every hour on the hour from 10 a. m to
2. m. last car. Station. Twelfth Street and Penn.
Sylyania Avenue.
The Washington herald., 1913-09-28
PIant-stcpper NuptInIs.

Friends of Miss Madeline F. Stopper
and Elroy w. Plant were surprised yes
terday to learn Of the marriage Of the
young couple. The pair went to the home
OF the Rev. H. Schroeder, of the Trinity
Lutheran Church, early yesterday morn
ing and were married. Mr.. and Mrs.
Plant will make their home for the pres
ent with Mr.. Plants mother, 15l1 First
Street Northwest.
The Washington herald., 1913-09-28

sociation OF Oldest Inhabitants of the
District; Lebanon Lodge. No. I. of the
Masonic Order; Ruth Chapter, of the
Eastern Star and Kit Carson Post. G. A
R.. of which Capt. Heffner was a member,
will attend the funeral.
Capt. Hefrner was in the service of
The Washington herald., 1913-09-28
FOR NEW AUDITORS OFFICES.
Secretary McAdoo Wants Them In
Old Bureau OF Printing Building.

Old Bureau OF Printing Building.
Secretary McAdoo has proposed that
the Office of the Auditor for the State
and other departments. the Auditor for
the Interior Department, and the Auditor
for the Navy Department, now in rented
quarters, and the Auditor for the Treas
ury Department, now housed in the
Treasury Building, be transferred to the
present quarters OF the Bureau Of Print
ing and Engraving, after the building is
vacated and adapted to the proposed new
use. II is estimated that such a pro-
cedure would save the government $3.50
annually in rents.
Secretary McAdoo has requested Con-
gress to appropriate $1,000 for the pur-
pose of making the necessary changes in
the building. He regards Inis amount as
sufficient, despite the estimate of the su-
pervising architect-s73,S $50. This amount
includes a number of changes that might
be desirable, but not necessary, for the
efficient transaction OF the government
business.
The Washington herald., 1913-09-28
warIns sentenc. Commuted.

The sentence of dismissal from the
United States Army, imposed on First
Lieut.. Roy F. Waring. Third Field Ar
tilleTy, has been commuted by President
Wilson TO the loss of fifty numbers ir
lineal rank on the list of first lieutenants
Of artillery. Lieut.. Waring was convict
The Washington herald., 1913-09-28
COMMITTEE TO JUDGE
LAWNS OF PARK VIEW
CitIzens' Association VIII Announce
Winners of Competition at Meet
Ing on october 3.

Ing on October 3.
The Park View Citizens Asso iation
has just completed the judging Of the
lawns and gardens in the territory which
extends from Rock Creek Church Road
on the north to Hobart Street on the
south, and from Georgia Avenue east
ward to Soldiers Home.
This contest, which was modelled large
ly upon that conducted for the past five
years by the Rhode Island Avenue Sub
urban Citizens Association. contem-
plates fifteen awards for front and back
yards.
The judges OF the contest. f. l.. Null
ford. landscape gardener of the Depart
ment Of Agriculture, and Mr.. Bristow
Adams, of the Forest Service. and presi-
dent of the Rhode Island Avenue AS
sociation. spent two days inspecting more
than 100 yards, Of which about $50 were
rated. The announcement OF The win
ners probably will he made at the next
meeting OF the Park View Association
on October ).
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-05-02
HEAL TIL REPORT MADE .
Shows That Births Exceeded
Deaths.

Condition of prevailing diseases are
shown in the report of Dr. T. Henry
Davis, city health officer. for the
month of April. Births exceed deaths
by 81, making an unusual record The
number of cases of contagion reported
during April has been light.
The births for the month total As.
OF this number 10 were males and 26
females. There was a death total of
IA of which number s were males and
females. Scarlet fever cases were
reported to number 20; diphtheria, 1;
typhoid fever, /; measles, ITO.
Up to the present time there are II
houses carded for contagious diseases,
six being for scarlet fever and six for
chicken pox. Out of this number of
diseases during April there has been
no report of a death from this cause.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-05-02
RELATIVES MAKING
AN INVESTIGATION
Parents of II. Snavely, Re
ported to Have Attempted
Suicide.

Nothing could be ascertained rela-
tive to the report that Hubert Snavely,
70, of this city, attempted to end his
life yesterday by drinking acid in front
of the Edwards hotel on Illinois street,
in Indianapolis, although local rela-
tives of the young man claim that the
reports are false. Mr. and Mrs John
Snavely, parents of Hubert Snavely,
Ralph and Walter Snavely, brothers,
left for indianapolis early this morn
ing to make an investigation, as they
have been unable to learn any details
either by telegraph or telephone. The
only report received stated that Shave
ly will probably recover.
Mrs. Walter Snavely, sister-in-law,
stated that none of the family believed
the report which stated that the man
drank acid, saying that he did not
want to live. No reason for such &C
ton can be given by relatives, who
state that although Snavely had been
in poor health for some time, he would
not commit such an act as the re-
ported.
Mrs. Walter Snavely said: 1--WE are
trying to fnd out more about the mat
ter, but we do not believe the report
is true. 1t is probably mistake. We
have received no report except those
in the newspapers.
Hubert Snavely was in the navy for
three years, and at the end of that
time returned to Richmond. He has
been employed at Indianapolis the past
six months.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-05-02
RAISED" HIM FOUR
Police Judge Changes Fine of
John Black.

Although he was still in an intoxi-
Gated condition, John Black, who was
arrested at o'clock this morning for
public intoxication, was tried in police
court this morning and pleaded guilty
to the charge. He was fined SIS and
cost, which he paid He will be kept
in the city Jail until tomorrow morn
ing in order that he may become sober
before starting work.
When the charge of public intoxica-
ton was read, Black stepped from the
chair in which he was seated, and
staggering to the judges bench, said
to Mayor Zimmerman, Yes, sir, I'm
guilty You bet I'm guilty"
Zone dollar and COSTS" said the
mayor
You bet, I'm drunk" continued
Black, I'm drunken than that"
Five dollars and COSTS" added the
mayor leaving the bench.
To Leave City.
George E. Penn, who was arrested
yesterday afternoon at Fifth street and
National avenue, West Richmond,
promised this morning in police court
to leave the city at once. Penn was
arrested on the complaints of resi-
dents of National avenue, who tele-
phoned to police headquarters that
there was a man either drunk or dead
drunk lying in the gutter Patrolman
Vogelsong was sent to the place and
found the man sleeping peacefully.
Penn was given the choice of fine of
81 and costs or the opportunity to
leave the city. He elected the latter.