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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-09-07
FARMERS SAVING TOBACCO.
Crop I'm Amherst Section Injured 1,
Some Extent by IIaiIstorms.
[Speclal 70 The Times Dispa tch

lSpcclal TO Inc Tim eS- Dispatch
Amherst, Va, September 6.-The
farmers OF the county are now busy
saving their tobacco. The crop has
been injured to some extent by the
numerous hailstorms which have pass
cd over nearly every section of the
county this summer. but on the whole
the crop Is very good James Clements.
who lives near Willow. one OF the old
est citizens of the county. had the dis
tinction of being the first farmer to
burn plant bed last spring, and also
was the first to cut any tobacco this
fall. He is ninety four years old, but
is strong and active.
The Board of Supervisors has autho-
riZed the Board of Health to purchase
a supply of antitoXin. in order to be
prepared for an outbreak OF diphthe-
ria. Tho drug will be furnished free
to those who are not able to pay for it.
Rev. Mr.. McElroy. an evangelist OF
tho Presbyterian Church, has been con-
Quoting series of revival services at
Amherst this week. Large audiences
have attended the meetings, which will
close tomorrow. There will be about
dozen additions to tho church
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-09-07
Dance Mt Gordonsyille.

Especial TO The Timcs-Dispatch.l
Gordonsville. Va, September 6.-Thc
Gordonsville German Club gave another
of its enjoyable dances In Memorial
Hall on Friday night 1t was largely
attended. Mrs. John w. Scott, Mrs. j.
C. Graves, Mrs w f. Jacobs and Mrs.
George Wrights were the chaperons.
Refreshments were served. Among
those dancing were Misses Perkins
Ewing. Virginia Kite, Katheryn Egg
torn, Laura Wright, Agnes Sampson
Weaver. Martha Graves. Homassell
Graves. Bessie Lee Terrell Marcia
Scott, Deane Scott. Gertrude Marshall.
White, NJ. +. Stratton. Helen Graves,
Daisy Graves, Katherine Scott. Living
stone, Sallic Morris. Newman. Mind, Mrs.
Jack Ruffin. Mrs. Bowie. Mrs. John
Chandler. Misses Lyme and the Misses
Walker; Messrs. Ewcll. Gault, NJ A.
sitratton, Fred Sommcrs. Dulaney, o..
H Williams. Virgil Bragg. B. Antrim.
l.. w. Graves. j. c. Graves, l.. l. Shan
non. George Wright. Jr.. Frank Weaver.
Z. A. Sampson. j. A. Reedy. Jr,. j. b.
Jones, NJ. NJ Goodwin, John Graves.
Coleman Reedy. II. y. Terrell. Byrd
Rrecdon. Hugh Brooking. Mundy, T. G..
Sampson. l. c. Graves. r. " Breeden,
G.. Without. Eddins. Hudson. John
Chandler, Joe Madison. H. G.. Shackel-
ford. III. o. Lyme, DR.. j.. l.. Banks, DR..
r. NJ. Spencer and Captain George
Wright.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-09-07
WILL PAY DEPOSITORS
rs CENTS ON THE DOLLAR
Announcement ny Receivers of Tide
water Bnnl>-Judge Wright
Ends Vacation.
/, [spsciaI to The Times -Dispatch.l

Especial to The Times -Dispatch.l
lleathsville, Va, September 6,-The
Tidewater Bank OF Recdville, which
recently went into receivers hands,
VIII pay its depositors 25 cents on
the dollar.
Judge r. r. B. Wright has returned
from the first vacation he has taken
since he went on the bench, which
was twentyone years ago. During
this period, he has. with The exception
OF the. month just ended. never missed
a term of the Circuit Court in any OF
the counties in his district, a record
probably unparalleled in the judicial
history of the Commonwealth.
This warm weather has been n boon
to the fish factories. and thcy are do
ing well. Catches are very large, and
all hands are kept busy 1t is sup
posed the present successes will far
more than balance the i'll luck OF the
earlier season.
The price Of fish scrap and oil has
advanced considerably.
One large. field of early fodder on
the Cypress Farm was literally torn
in shreds by a recent wind and hail
storm.
y. w. Davis. of Merry Point, caught
the largest trout with hook and line
/ seen around here. 1t weighed six
pounds and four ounces.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-09-07
HOW MONEY DOES GROW
Tax Rin of 40 Cents Due In 1850
Amounts TO $500.


Amounts TO $500.
New York, September 6.-The city
has begun an auction sale of the prop
crty ot New York millionaircs,
churches. clubs and corporations upon
which taxes arc in arrears. Six mil
lion dollars in such liens represents
the aggregate. The owners may re-
deem the property within three years
by paying certain penalties.
Among the property to be sold Is
real estate belonging to the Duchess
de TalleyranG, formerly Anna Gould,
Hetty Green, Big Tim" sullivan, How
ard Gould. II. G.. Phipps. Victor Her
bert. ca
An effort. will also be made to col
lcct a tax of 20 cents, levied in 1850,
against the predecessor of the Inter
borough Rapid Trapsit Company.
Since 1850 interest has increased the
amount from 70 cents to 5000. Several
churches. which failed to apply to the
sinking fund commission for cancela-
tion papers, are also scheduled to fall
under the hammer.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-09-07
MILLIONAIRE HOBO
TO SEE PRESIDENT
Has Few Bills He Would Like
Congress to Pass for Bene-
fit, of Unemployed.

| Washington. September 6-J. Eada
How. the millionaire hobo" cndeav-
ored to sec President Wilson to-day to
interest him in various bills aimed to
protect the unemployed. He bore q
letter of introduction to the Presidents
secretary, Joseph Tumulty, from some
people I'm New York. but found that tho
President was golfing.
1t was his first visit to Washington
since he held Il convention of the un-
employed here more than n year ago.
MIR. How had n big bundle of bills which
he wanted to have enacted into law.
ranted to do lots of good to the uncm-
ploycd. has as its object the enfran-
chisement of people who travel and
who do not maintain voting residences
IN any ono state. He said that the
travelling statesmen should join with
the hobos i'll working for this legis!a-
tion.
For Free IImploymcn; Burcnuu.
Then Mr.. How has another select bill
Tor e. free employment bureaus and Tor
portation to Il job. He wants to form
an industrial army, which could be
moved about the country. He also
going to places whore laboring men
are striking for higher wages or bet
ter conditions.
The "millionaire hobo" and his sec
rotary, Miss Cora Harvey. and a few
kindred, spirits Held ii meeting yestcr-
and another one this afternoon. Mr..
11ow wanted. TO form II community
which would work for his bills here in
Washington.
Miss Harvey Enters Protest.
While MIR. Flow Was telling Of his
bills yesterday. Miss Harvey. between
sips of tea, entered n protest against
newspaper accounts OF how an Okla
homa suffragist called on Secretary Nc
+Adoo, of the Treasury Department. n
few days ago to ask for position.
The newspaper stories related that the
SuiiragiSt wore split skirt.
Now isn't that just like the capital
istic press" said Miss Harvey, ito speak
OF poor woman's clothes. Probably
she had to wear split skirt because
she did not have money enough TO buy
enough cloth for regular skirt Hor-
rible,'
Mr.. How and his secretary expect to
go to Philadelphia tonight to hold
Z meeting to- morrow
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-09-07
MYSTERY PUZZLES POLICE
Body of Woman, with Head. Arms and
Legs Missing, Found on River Dnnk.


Legs Missing, Found on River Bnnk.
New York. September, 6--Head. arms
and legs missing. the nude body or a
woman found near Cllffside. n. J., yes
terday half buried in the sands of the
Hudson. proved an enigma to detec-
tives to-day. None of the missin s
members. severed from the trunk as II
by a practiced hand, had been found
along the river bank this morning,
though vigilant search was IN pro-
gress the theory was advanced that
the body had been dissected in New
York and the trunk alone cast into the
river.
a sheet and pillowcase, wrapped
around the trunk, furnished the slen-
der clues on which the authorities
were working. To the pillowcase.
striped red and blue. was sewn a tag,
apparently the makers, bearing the
words 'Nestwell land. 2ox27, Chicago.
SO cents Boys who stumbled on the
grucsome find notified John Flannery.
proprietor OF nearby hotel. and
F'lannery told the police that his curl
osity had been aroused a few nights
ago by the putting Of a motor boat
which stopped near the spot. remained
there a few minutes and then recrossed
the Hudson.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-09-07
STILL INVESTIGATING
Treasury Department Not Satisfied
With big Lonn to Trnction Cnmnnnx

Washington, September 6.-Acting
Comptroller of the Currency Kane to-
DAY said the Treasury Department had
not nnished investigating charges that
the National City Bank of New York
mad illegally advanced S440OOOO0 TO
chicago traction interests. The case
was not settled by the receipt OF Il re-
port from National Bank Examiner
StarclI. OF New York. which only held
mat the institution had exceeded its
corporate powers in acting for a syn
dicate to make n loan
Starck regarded the transaction 40
technical violation of law, but Mr..
hane pointed out that it would be for
| me Treasury Department to determine
whether any action would be taken.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-09-07
"BEsT PREPARED MAN"

Watersville, Me-. September g.
"Woodrow Wilson Is the best prepared
of any man who has gone into the
White House as President" said Sec
rotary OF State Bryan to-day in call
ing upon the voters of the Third Con
gressional District to uphold the Dem
ocratic administration by electing Will
liam r. Pattangal, the Democratic
candidate for Congress. at Monday s
election.
Mr. Bryan's remarks in eight ad-
dresses. which he made in three of the
five counties of the district. were de-
voted almost entirely to national af-
fairs {. The principal addresses were
at Belfast late to-day. and in this city
tonight.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-09-07
COLEMAN NOT IN RACE.
VIII Not lie Candidate TO Succeed Him
scn In Lower House.

tspcciai TO The Times Dispatchl
Norfolk Va, September 6'-.Danie,
Coleman, who represented Norfolk, in
the lower house in the last General
Assembly. announced to-day that he
would not he. candidate TO succeed
himself in November.
am through with politics" said
MY coleman. and ! intend to devote
my hHe IN future TO my law practice. =
IL has been reported that MIR. CoIeinan
would be the organizations candidate
FOR commemorative attorney of Nor
iolk. as u is generally understood tina,
John C. Tilton, incumbent, will with
draw before election day.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-09-07
TO SUPPRESS PLAYS
commissioner Waldo Says They Appeal
TO Low StnndnrI OF Mornls.

COMMISSIONER Nnioo SnyS Ihcy Appeal
TO Low Standard OF Morals.
New York, September 6.-The New
York police to-day took active meas
urcs TO suppress two plays. which lay
their chief scenes in.disorderly houses.
Police Commissioner Waldo applied to
the magistrate for warrants for the ar
rest OF the managers OF these dramas
on The ground that they were pandcr-
ing TO a low standard OF morals
Chief Magistrate McAdoo this after
noon refused to issue the warrants, but
issued three summons returnable be-
fore him Monday morning. Deputy
Commissioner Newburger served the
summons Immediately. but expressed
disappointment because they would not
interfere with the production of the
two plays this afternoon or tonight.
The penalty for the offenses charged
by the police is $500 fine or a years
imprisonment or both
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-09-07
NEGROES ATTACK WRONG MAN.
Seriously Cut John Cnsey Before Find
ing Out Their Mistnlkc.

Especial TO The Times Dispatch
Goldsboro. n. c., September 6.--To-
night about o'clock two negro men
attacked John Casey, young machin-
list. severely cutting him with a knife,
mistaking him for another white man
who had empticd revolver at them
the night before while they were at
tempting to enter house for the pur-
pose of robbery. Young Casey prob
ably would have been carved to death
but for the fact that one Of the negroes
during the scufflo got full view Of his
face and realized they had the wrong
man. He persuaded his companion to
cease operations with his knife. Mr..
Casey's fhce Is badly disfgurcd, and
he received several other ugly wounds.
The police have been notified, and are
on the trail of the culprits
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-09-07
SENTENCED TO ELEcrnocvr,oy.
viii Mckenzie 10 Pay Death pcnnI, y
for KILLING IIIS nrnfhcr-inIn,r

lumberton, y c., September O.
wiz Mckenzie. charged with the muir
uer OF his brother-in-law, Peter Jones.
IN scotland County. last October. was
convicted here this morning ana sen
fenced by Judge Lyon 10 be electro
cuted October %. The case was re-
moved 10 this county from Scotland
on account of alleged prejudice aguins,
McKcnzie Mckenzie ana Jones were
1 members Of prominent families in
Scouand County n large array OF
counsel was engaged on both sides.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-09-07
Cardinal Reeatns His Mind.

Rome. September 6.-Cardinal Joseph
Wives Tuto, project of the congre-
cation for religious affairs and the
most influential member of the Cardi-
nails College. at the Vatican, under the
present pontihcate, has recovered from
the mental arrangement which has af-
fected him for many months, but is
i'll with an attack of appendicitis, and
is TO be operated on shortly.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-09-07
Individual deposits Decrease.

Washington. September 6.-Individ-
ual deposits in national banks of the
United States decreased $3.50. 100000 be-
tween June and August O. and loans
and discounts increased s20.000.0 900. ac-
cording to preliminary figures Of the
last call by the Comptroller Of the
Currency, made public to-day. De-
tailed figures will be made public about
ten days later
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-09-07
Whnt Is a Progressiver

Portland, Me-. September Ga Pro-
gressive Is man who Is ashamed to
be n Republican, and hasn't the cour-
age to be n Democrat"
This was the definition given ut Win
terport to-day by Secretary Of State
Bryan in a speech which he made In
behalf Of William r. Pattangall. DEM
ocratic candidate for Congress. The
Secretary bombarded the Third Dis
.trict with speeches. having eight on
hts itinerary
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-09-07
ONE ADMITS GUILT
Other Alleged Bandit, However, De-
mics Tint He Is Implicated.

Charleston, $. c.. September G.-Bruce
Coleman. Of Saluda, S. c.. messenger of
the Southern Express Company, and
w H. street OF Reevesviile. S. c., ar
rested yesterday by the Charleston po-
lice. charged with robbing tho express
car OF southern Railway train on
august %. were sent before Magistrate
Williams. OF Charleston. this morning.
street was committed to jnil. after adj
mittinG his guilt. Coloman's hearing
was postponed to Monday. He denies
completely IN the robbery. alleged by
Street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-09-07
$500 A POUND OFFERED
FOR WHITE HUMAN HAIR

London. September 6.-Pure white
human hair is quoted at $500 a pound
Give us hair cry tho bald Give us
gold" retort those who possess won
ans browning glory"
Some offer their locks by tho foot
TO the dealers; others demand SIS. $50
almost any extravag4nt price. Many
women sell their ''combings" TO be
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-09-07
wiIIiams Wins at Tennis.

Williams, second Of Harvard. this after
noon won tho intercollegiate tennis cham
OF Harvard. The score was 6-t. &c. 6-i 81.
y. j. Armstrong and w. M: Washburn: of
Harvard, won tho intercollegiate doubles
championship. defeating r. Norris Williams.
second. and T. H: Whitney, also Of Harvard.
A-8 40, ,7-6, S-8 6-2<
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-09-07
Hang. II,m,eIr WIN n,an,,..

Plant City. Fla. September 6.-rMak-
ing rope out of his blanket, l.. May
dee, a travelling painter from Atlanta,
hanged himself in jail hero to-day. He
was dead when found. He had been
locked up for drunkenness.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-09-07
ASSURANCES
WERE NOT GIVEN
Gamboa Denies Making State
ment That Huerta Will
Not Be Candidate.

Washington. September 6-The
declaration by Federico Gamboa, Mex
lean Foreign Minister. that SManuel
Namacona is coming TO the United
States in an unofficial capacity is in
tcrpreted by officials here as meaning
that the latter will not be- invested
with power to represent the Huerta
government until the United States in
dicatcs a desire to receive him
The view prevails that to receive
him would not conflict with the ne
gotiations being conducted BY John
Lind. President Wilson'S personal en-
voy In Mexico. Administration officials
were inclined to the opinion that II
Zamacona were received. the parleys
here would supplement those carried
on by Lind.
Gamboa's disclaimer that verbal az
curances had been given TO Charge
O'Shaughncssy that Provisional Presi-
dent Huerta would not be n candidate
for the presidency at the regular cleo
tons caused no surprise here. II Is
believed the Mexican officials do not
deem IL the proper time 10 make II pub
lie announcement of lIuertas with
drawal. though the American govern
ment in all its negotiations is taking
that for granted. President Wilson
went to the golf links early to-day,
saw no callers but occupied himself
with study OF the situation.
San Francisco. September Sit was
announced to-day that n company of
soldiers Will go south on tho army
transport Buford when 1t sells Mon
day, to rescue Americans stranded in
MeSican ports. Orders were issued to-
day at the Western division hcadquar-
ters for an armed guard, commanded
by two noncomTissioned officers. to
sail with tho Buford. The soldiers
probably Will be chosen from tho sixth
Infantry. stationed at the preside.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-09-07

TUFAI, an excellent all-IIavnna smoker.
maze macs ~ span!ards ond Cubans. in p sizes.
Ihi,u ItaHrhn,. palatabic. For sale AZ
ersNci.son 'iSar stores and Elan Cigar
smoke Shop.-AdY.
Tombstone epitaph., 1913-07-06
Distinguished Party
 Meet With Mishap

Governor Hunt and party ebruute by auto from Ph~enix to Bishee, where the Governor will be the orator of the day tomorrow, broke doSn at Fairbank late tbis afternoon. ard County Assessor Edward Hughes. with his faithful Ford, and John " Walker and his big Mitc hell car. went to the rescue of he party and will bring them to Tombstone. Ma chimes are enroute here to take the distinguished visitors over the state highway to the great Copper Camp. h stbe party are Governor Hunt, Charles R Osborn, citizen member of the board control, William Vincent Besser, the artist, Dr Palmer Wat kins, the bsc,eriologist and Hon Robert Fisher Of Phoenix. Governor
 Hunt will deliver the Fourth of July oration at Bisbee tomorrow and MT Fisher will acdre,s the Doug glasites on the same day.
Tombstone epitaph., 1913-07-06
Sulphur Spring
 Valley Notes

Dr. re Lawson Of Pearce started Tuesday for the reunion oi the VI CT. ans at the battlefield of Gsttysburg and will also vi-it the Antiets, Fred ericksburg and Peter burg battlefelds while on the trip.
 Mrs N D PucKett, formerly of Glee- son but now living near Bouits. ar rived in Courtlsnd Monday. where she remained until the following day as the guest of Mir and Mrs John Bright. On Tuesday Mrs Puckett drove to Gleesop, where she will ad | indicate the estate of her husband. F L Holt of McNeal. wben in Court land Tuesday, stated that he has re- gently installed 6 6 h. p. gasoline ems zine and e 3 inch centrifugal pump While the water in his well stands al l6 l-2 feet from the surface. it gee. down to P l-2 .eet when the pump is working and throwing l50 gallons pei minute, but the water level cannot b' lowered below the depth with th' power c, hand.
 Mrs Nj E Nichols and Mrs G W Schserer have been acting as nurse for H Qusnte during the tims tba he hss been laid up on sccoun, of tn injury received when bis knee wa caught in the windmill and severel brui cd MT Quante reported lat last aeek that his knee is not doin
 at all we'll, in fact it does pot apDea
 to be improving. be having no use ( he limb below the knee.-Arizonar
Tombstone epitaph., 1913-07-06
Exceeded Tombstone
 Speed Rate

Chairman oi the Board Gus Hickey Supervisor John Rock. County Sur- veyor J s McNeish aud Secretary of the Taxpayers Association J N Gaines constituted a big load ip a classy, strong and swift machine when the speed limit was beaten to e 'rszzle. The celebrities pointed the nose of the Hickey machine down hill, turn- ed on a generous quantity of the juice manufactured by Mir Rockefeller, gave few warning honks and it was of oa the highway, They were h sded for Fairbsnk, where they hoped to I bssk in the sun and get ups circula- ton and incidentally inspect the Fairbsnk bridge work. Gus Hickey's car is a sure runner. and whenever i, leaves the gulches of Bisbee and strikes the excellent Tombstone roads it for gets it's modesty and humps isseii- and Gus delights to see bic machine move.
Tombstone epitaph., 1913-07-06
Cattle Baron
 Visiting Tombstone

Jim Kelly, former high class o. ficial of Tombstone, but now 8 cattle baron Of the Huachucss and . suc- cessiul dry farmer on the peaks among the clouds, is a visitor in the city. Mir Kelly reports scarcity oi dampness in the vicinity of his dry farm and regrets that ss e conse. guence the grsss in the contiguous vicinity is ehort ard his Here!ords are ID dire want of water. But Jim wears 6 broad smile, banking his future on the production ol the dry farm, if one year. .fails in the stock bus iness. "You see" says Jim, 'T am @ close neighbor of Joe McCabe, the scientific farmer of the mountains, and if he makes success. how can I fail? We pursue the same course, depend- ing upon the bsnefcence of the Zane jero above II precipitation is sell dom, how can . dry farmer hope to make the mineral impregnated rocks sprout cereslsi It all depends upon conditions, and I shall accept my share oi the fodder according to the production
 With that deliverenne MT Kelly said all the denizens of the Hua- chucas would be in Tombstone on the Fourth, sign the petition for ref- erendum and fight for the retention o! the court house in Tombstone.
Tombstone epitaph., 1913-07-06
Cochise Mine
 Tax Assessments

The State Tax Commission today forwarded to Assessor Hughes the list of mine assessments of Cochise coun- ty. The various mines are listed on bssi. Of production and the figures CD the ssse smeuts are extensive com- pils.ions for each company. The total :or this county On mine asses mept reaches s51 ,25O GOO.
 The railroad fiigures have Lot yet reached the assessor but it is estimst- ed at about S9 GOO 900. The total assessment of other property in the county, s-ide from m ines and raii- roads resche. s22 .973 3,O56.
 Assessor Hughes is oI the opinion that the total 1913 assessment for Jo- chise county. on sll pr pcrty will be approximately $90.0O0.00O.
Tombstone epitaph., 1913-07-06
Everything Ready
 for Big Celebration

Miss Marie Webster will read The Declaration of Independence tomor- row and ,ne orator oi Sine day viii be County Attorney Gilmore, who ie ore of the foremost orators of the state end with the great and glorious pa triots dsy for bic theme. the orator will rise to the occasion as he never has before. The hand boys are in trim; entries for the races are piling in; the gressed pig is real live pork CT this year and there will be balloons for she kids to chsee which will go up during the dsy and the k'd who brings back the card attached 10 each balloon Rets leather medal with his photo % it. Sam Welt will be in commsud of the cannon and fire the salute ct sunrise. The beeves for the barbecue will soon be on the gridirop and-welt whats the use-everytbing is ready for the big day which will wind up with 6reworks and the big ball Its all free and ve eTpect our reighbors from miles around
 A new innovation this year will be line of benches for the ladies on the south eide of Allen St between Fourth and Fifth Ste % they can see the rscss while sested in the shade.