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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-15
SHOOTS At WIFI,
STAYS DAUGHTER
GAMBLER PURCELL. NEW YORK
GRAFT WITNESS. GIVES HIM
SELF UP.
QUARREL HE SAYS
sTAGGERs INTO POLICE STATION
AND HISTORICALLY TELLS or
CRIME--DEED MAY Az
QUARREL HE SAYS

NEW YORK, Feb. Thames Pur-
cell. the veteran gambler. who testi-
fed before the aidermanic committee
last week that he had paid police
graft over a period of seventeen years,
quarreled early today with his wife
in their apartment and began shoot
ing. Mrs. Purcell tainted, but wild
bullets struck their thirteen-year-o
daughter, Agnes who lay covering
in bed. and killed her almost instant
ly. Thinking that he had murdered
both women, Purcell surrendered him-
self to the police and was locked up.
The gambler was so hysterical when
he staggered into the police station
that he was unable to give coherent
account of the affair.
He and his wife had quarreled near
~ all night, he sobbed, until he at
last lost control of himself and rush
ed at her with a revolver Four
shots were fired. two of which struck
the girl. One pierced her breast and
right arm; another plowed through
her left arm. Her body was taken to
the morgue.
Roscnthai's Partner.
Purcell was at one time partner
in gambling of Herman Rosenthal,
for whose murder ex-Police Leuten-
ana Charles Becker and four gum
men are In the lighthouse at Sing
Sing
Since his testimony against the sys-
tenn, Purcell told the police today, he
had been Stunned by his friends al
"squealer'' and bounded by the
cops" Even his wife was ashamed
of him. He became morose. sullen.
Il guess you want me-" said the
gambler, following the shooting as
he slouched up to the desk at a sta
ton house near his apartment.
For what?" demanded the iieu-
tenant.
For murder" said Purcell.
Then he told his story
May Affect Graft Case.
The tragedy may have an impor-
tant bearing on the graft investiga-
ton now being pushed by District
Attorney Whitman. Purcells testl-
mony. given last Friday, resulted in
the suspension of two police cap
tains, and his story was being count
ed on as the basis of indictments.
With him in q cell charged with
homicide. his testimony may be In
validated.
Mr.. Whitman was appraised of the
situation this morning, and will hold
a conference with the prisoner today
with view to determining whether
there is back of the tragedy anything
that does not appear on the surface.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-15

slant appeals to Madero and to DiaZ
TO suspend hostilitiess long enough
to permit OF the entrance of food
supplies and the removal of bodies
from the streets. But neither COM
mander would consent TO q prolonged
armistice. Their fighting has come
to resemble a combat Of lunatics.
There Ia nothing civilized or humans
tartan In the warfare they order from
day to day.
More than one thousand American
citizens are quartered at the Ameri-
can embassy, or in private houses,
many unfurnished, hired by Ambas-
sador Wilson. The Americans have
been active in caring for other for
eign residents. In the sudden hcgira
OF late Wednesday evening, when all
OF the autos procurable were hired,
the Americans assisted many German
and English families TO withdraw
from the danger zone. They have
maintained a constant guard around
the embassy. For the most part they
are armed with revolvers. although q
dozen have modern rifles,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-15
PRISONER FOR LIFE
LIVES IN LUXURY

NEW YORK. Feb. 14.--That a life
prisoner, convicted of murder, Is per-
mitted physical comforts not provided
by the State at Dannemora prison,
and that $500 year has been sent
TO the prison for that purpose on
Alphonse j. Stephani is declared in a
complaint filed In the Supreme court
today in q suit to construe the will
of Stephanis mother. who died ieav-
ing a trust fund tor the convict. her
only child.
Young Stephani was convicted Of
murder in the second degree in 1891.
He was sentenced TO life imprison-
ment at Sing Sing. but was removed
10 Dannemora.
Young Stephanis share In the es-
tate was so we'll looked after. the
complaint states, that after the $50 a
month for comforts not provided by
the state" had been taken out. there
now remains a surplus of $4,000 in
excess of the trust fund.
II is the surplus Of $4,000 which
has grown and il growing still larger
that brings the. case now into court.
Mrs. Maize Hi, Of Frankfort, Ger
many, sister of Mrs. Stephan. says
the surplus money belongs TO her.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-15
GENERAL WOODF0RO
DIES IN NEW YORK
SERVED AS OUR MINISTER TO
SPAIN AT THE OUTBREAK
OF WAR.

NEW YORK, Feb. i4.-General
Stewart l. Woodford. veteran puhlcist
and former United States minister TO
Spain, died at his home In New York
this morning. He had been Ill for more
than two weeks.
General woodford was seventy-eight
years old and a native OF New York
arts from Columbia university In 1884
and took his A. NJ. at Yale. Other In
stitutions later In his life. bestowed
tinguished service in public life.
He was in Spain as minister of this
country when the Spanish American
wsr .er was Mh a.
His last notable public work was his
direction of the Hudson Fulton esie-
bration in this city.
Excittng Experienee.
General Woodford was wont to say
that probably the most exciting hours
on the afternoon OF April 81, 1898, when
station at Madrid. and . o'clock the fol-
lowing morning, when his train reach
ed the Spanish French frontier. The
span thn, oraen munt be- rssaossd
Cuba or the Mckinley administration
would forcibly intervene had been re-
ceived in the Spanish capital, and the
summarily broken of diplomatic rela-
tions with the United States ana hand
ed Minister Woodford his passports.
At the station at Madrid was an i'm
mense crowd and General Woodford
had to be guarded by police. civic
guards and detectives When the min
lister took his seat there was q general
rush for the window Of the car and
frantic cheers Of viva Espana." Hos
tile demonstrations were continuous on
the trip from Madrid to the French
frontier, General Woodford being
bound for Paris, where he expected to
return To. the .Inttea States ..,. 90 ~. !.
The, Windows Of the train were
broken by stones Mt valiadolid and
one OF the Woolford party had his face
cut by broken glass.
At Toiosa the police insisted upon
removing General Woolfords private
secretary from the train on the ground
he was Spanish subject A serious
situation was prevented only by the
general literally standing guard over
the secretary and explaining that
though he was a Spaniard by birth he
was a naturalixed British citizen.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-15
TURKISH VICTORY
IS EMPTY BLUFF
LATEST REPORTS CONFIRM
RUMOR OF ENVER BEY'S EN-
~
TERPRTsE WAS FAILURE.

LONDON. Feb. 15.--Evidence
which hardly admits any question is
supplied by the morning papers that
the recent Turkish talk of victories
has been empty bluff. Reports from
Independent sources confirm the
rumor of the complete failure of En-
yer Bey's enterprise and the correct
ness of the Bulgarian version of its
repulse.
dispatch from Constantinople to
the Daily Chronicle, by way OF Kus-
tendje, reports that the allies have
captured the Bulair lines and predicts
that this Will have an Immediate and
important influence upon the war
The correspondent adds that thir-
teen thousand Greeks landed at
Aivajih. on the Aegean coast, on Feb
ruary 10th. The Ottoman situation is
considered most precarious every
where.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-15
SWEEPING REFORMS
IN APPROPRIATIONS
CONGESTION OF BILLS IN TINE
HOUSE PUTS 1T UP TO THE
DEMOCRATS.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 1.-THE con.
gestion OF appropriation bills In this
house has put Democratic leaders tc
urging q sweeping reform in the ap.
preparation system and seeking way
OF extrtcatfng the house from It's
present position without making. q
record for expenditures.
with half dozen of the main APP
preparation measures piled up and
the aggregate OF appropriations
threatening to run far over the bill
lion mark, the leaders ind two plans
available.
: Either the appropriation bills, as
framed. with their vastly increased
totals. must be rushed through In thu
few remaining days of the sessiorI
or the house must 20 on record aa
being unable to complete It's work
and allow the appropriation bills I'd
go over until the special session,
Neither course lis taken as fully agree
able.
New System Desired.
In the face OF this dilemma, thd
leaders are demanding that before thd
next house settles down to make it'd
appropriations system be evolved It'd
provide for the division OF avaiia bld
public funds to the various purposes
for which money must be expended
Representative Fitzgerald. chair
man OF the appropriations commit
tee; Representative Sheriey. OF Ken1
lucky; former Speaker Cannon and
Minority Leader Mann are almond
those who insist that reform is neces1
sary.
Representative SherIey Is the au1
thor Of resolution to place all thd
money to be appropriated by conf
gress ygder the control, Of a special
budget committee which weOlsi
apportion the funds to the various
appropriating committees.
Economy Advocates Busy.
The economy advocates on thd
Democratic side of the house mera1
active today in their criticism Of thj
general plan of appropriations. but
they made the $i46.0e0.000 naval apl
Precipitation bill their special object d
attack.
Opponents OF large navy. follow
ing a series OF conferences. weras pre-
pared TO attack the two hattieshltI
provision OF the bill. and there were|
many threats of fllibusters To- preven(
the passage of the bill at this sest
sion. M
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-15

NEW YORK, Feb. 14.--Papers
charging Miss Florence Smythe. char
acter actress, with alternating $50, 600
worth of the affections OF Theodore
Roberts. actor were served today by
lawyers representing Mrs. Lucy G,
Roberts Mrs, Roberts recently won
a separation decree from her hus-
band, with $50 a week alimony,
Rather than respond to the courts
directions Roberts took up an en-
forced rest OF six months in Ludlow
street jail.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-15

MANY INDICTMENTS
FOR SELLING LIRUOR

Especial to The Richmond virginian.)
lRVINGTON, Feb. 1.-THE regu-
lar January term of Northumberland
County Circuit court began at Heaths-
vile last Monday morning, Judge T.
T. b Wright, presiding Clarence S.
Towles commemorative attorney,
had thrown out his temperance drag
net in the regions around about Shiloh
church. and with special grand jury,
together with great cloud Of wit
nesses got the following results:
Four indictments against Sadie Pinn
lcolored), three counts each for the
illegal sale of liquor; three indicA
ments against Robert Ptnn. same Of
Tense, Ave counts each; one indict-
ment against Newman Pinn, same
offense; and three Indictments against
Joseph Lampkin, one with four
counts and two with three counts,
same offense
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-15
RAYMOND BELMONT
POSTS DEBT NOTICE

NEW YORK. Feb. 15,A-To whom
It may concern: Take notice that
am not responsible for any debt,
which have been or which may here
after be contracted by any other per.
son than tnyaelf.
lSignedl RAYMOND BELMONT
This notice, which is printed In fhl,
Saturday mornings papers, js ri.
rected at Mrs. Ethel L.oraines pei,
mont. though It does not mention he,
by name. II Ia her husbands pres.
ent answer to the suit for separate
which she has started. Later /, ID
understood that he will bring a sDi,
for divorce.
Young Belmont Is said ia be SD,
on vacation In South Carolina III
was there when his wife started ~,
suit so the papers were served bl
publication.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-15
Looking for scapegoats.

LONDON, Feb. 14.---It is evident
that the discussion of the unexplained
parts of the Antarctic story is tess
restrained In New Zealand than here
1t seems as though the New Zealand
ers were looking for scapegoats
The Christ Church correspondent
of the Daily Mail telegraphs an in
terview with Lieutenant Evans, in
which the commander refused to be
drawn into a discussion OF what he
called wicked rumors and conjec-
lures. He denied the stories Of dis
sensions and was emphatic in his
statement that the supporting party
on their way back, after having babe
farewell to Captain Scott and his
comrades on their way to the POLE
did not NEEDLE with the OIL
There was evaporation," he said,
owing to the leather washers Of the
cans, and as the supplies were cut so
fine this made considerable short
age
Not Possible to Save Him.
Lieutenant Evans declared that the
rumors that Seaman Evans had gone
insane were cruel, scandaious and
baseless. adding that he behaved ad-
mirably Captain Scott, Commander
Evans said. left instructions that no
search parties should leave the base
to seek him. He added that 1t was
beyond human possibility for the base
party to have saved Captain Scott and
his comrades.
The correspondent quotes other
members OF the expedition as de-
scribing the stories of dissensions and
depot tapping as "dastardly Hes" in
vented by irresponsible persons.
It Is predicted that the gossip will
compel a searching inquiry OF the
whole expedition.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-15
SEAL CHIEF FOOD
Of MEN LIVING IN
POLAR ShOWDRIFT
Continued from First Page.)

always hungry. There was enough
sugar to give each man twelve Jumps
every Sunday. They also got q stick
of chocolate every Saturday and half a
pannfkin of tea on Sunday. The leaves
were boiled over again on Monday and
then dried out and used for smoking,
as they had run short of tobacco.
Half pannikin of cocoa was served
five nights during the week. The
party suffered much from enteritis
Sub-Officer Browning was particularly
afflicted this way during the whole of
the winter, but his spirits were not az
fected and he was always cheerful In
the spring The party got enough seals
TO enable them to have full rations of
meat blubber, but they lacked oil to
cook all the meals, SO at lunch time
they ate the seal and penguin raw.
Party Finds Provisions.
AT last. while marching from the
igloo to the base camp at Cape Evans.
in October. the party found a small
depot of provisions. which had been
left at Cape Roberts by the western
party, They let out a yell and settled
down to gorge themselves with. bis
cults. raisins. sugar. tea, cocoa, but
ter and lard, and, according to Lieu.
tenant Evans, finally turned into
their sleeping bags. quite torpid with
food" 1t was the first opportunity
they had had OF a square meal in nine
months.
The geological work of the whole
expedition Is expected to- give very
nection of Australia with South
America, via the Antarctic continent.
There Is proof that there were tenn
perate conditions of climate in the
Antarctic In two periods OF the re-
mote past
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-15
AMBASSADOR SILENT
ON BROKERS' SUIT

BERLIN, Feb. 14.---John G. A.
to Germany, absolutely refused to-
day to answer any questions in regard
to the suit brought against him by
Raymond. Pynchon & Co, stock
brokers. with offices in New York
and in Paris and London. for s7o,-
due from stock transactf6As which ag-
gregated $1,346,5ss in a period of
thirty days.
The ambassador would say moth
ing beyond: THE matter is In the
hands OF my attorneys, who will file
an answer al the proper time
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-15
WANT HELEN KELLER
IN SUFFRAGE PARADE.

WASHINGTON, Feb 14.--Suffra-
gist leaders are making strenuous eff
forts TO secure the participation Of
Miss Helen Keller. OF Wrentham,
Mass, in the suffrage pageant to be
held In Washington on March Sd.
An invitation extended Miss Keller
to attend ana make D speech has been
declined on the ground OF a prior en-
gagement In New York city on that
day, but steps have been taken 10
postpone the latter engagement. II
possible, In order that Miss Keller
may come TO Washington.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-15

MEXICO CITY, Feb. 14.--Shortiy
after O'Clock tonight news was
given out at the British legation that
President Madero had resigned along
with his minister Of the interior.
Rafael Hernandez, and that Francisco
de la Barra would be declared pro-
ylstoHai president of the republic
This was followed by an energetic
denial Issued by Juan Sanchez Axcona.
M8deros secretary. Senior de La
Bsrra, who is being chccred at this
hour, declined 10 make a statement,
There can be no doubt that changed
OF extraordinary Importance ere imrni-
Hent, A story which gained wide
credence waa that Madero had not
only resigned, but that he had made
preparations 70 fee the country with
his family
British Bring Pressure.
The report Of the presidents reaig-
ration was widely accepted because
Of the conferences which were held
this evening between Senior de La
Fssrra and General Angles, one OF
Nedero's principal commanders De-
spite the denial issued by Azcona, the
report persists that De La Barra Is
10 succeed Madero at o'clock in
British minister rs said to have
been exerted in De LA Barras
interests.
Tonight the federal senate was in
session shortly. and for the first time
since the palace wac closed to the
people. The utmost secrecy has been
maintained. as 10 the character of the
discussion.
General Diaz is resting on his
guns content apparently satisfied
with his success and ia awaiting the
outcome of negotiations
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-15
WASHINGTON HEARS
MADERO RESIGNS
Continued from First Page.)

rated, Is an outcome that would have
been the result of the triumph OF
either Madero or Diaz During his
term as provisional president between
Porfirio Diaz and Madero, De La
Barra had the hearty support of all
factions and elements In the military
and civil population of Mexico. In
fact, Francisco Madero and his rela-
tives were the only people in all
Mexico with whom De La Barra had
the slightest friction. He left office
with a record of splendid achieve
ment, and was at that time accredited
with having done great work in
bringing Mexico safely through "A dan
gerous period of reorganization.
II Is recalled that during De La
Barra's former term as provisional
president of Mexico he succeeded in
restoring order practically through
out all Mexico. Americans who were
in Mexico City during De La Barra's
term of office, speak of his provisional
in highest praise.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-15
Evans Went Insane.

CHRIST CHURCH, N. T.. Feb. IA
It is inferred from conversations with
members of the Scott party that the
great anxiety which Seaman Evans
caused the Scott party was due to his
loss of reason in consequence OF the
fatigue and privations which, he had
suffered. 1t seems that Seaman
Evans mind became affected to such
an extent, that he was incapable OF
obeying orders, or even of helping to
draw the sledge upon which 1t even
tuaily became necessary to carry him
in order to avoid leaving him behind.
They all agree that the bodies Of
Seett Wilson and Bowers did not show
tho slightest trace Of scurvy. and that
Ii is absolutely certain that the sole
cause Of their death was weakness due
to the terrible exposure they had. ems
tiyrad
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-15
VIII AdoDt Bill.

BERLIN, Feb. 1.-THE committee
OF the Reiehstag. which is considering
the petroleum monopoly bill today
approved other paragraphs of the bill.
The indications now are that the
committee will adopt the measure
without any considerable change from
the government draft of it's basic
principles, and that 1t will be pre-
scnted To the Reichstag for considera-
fiqu
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-15
GERMANY THINKS
TROUBLE IS SMALL

BERLIN. Feb 1.-THE ifnpressso on
prevails in German government cir
eIes ana also IN the newspapers that
me reports from Mexico 0f the rsvolu-
ttOn there are greatly exaggerated.
Tine press SO far hiss confined its com
ments 10 limitations thag the United
states cannot intervene, because ii has
nor large army, ana Rtten pts to draw
ia lesson from thjs The foreign office
SAWS IL has resolved no requests for a
German waTshtT ara that IL Is looking
20 The United states TO protect German
inf Nreg4n
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-15
OBITUARY
Mrs. Anna $. Bi.make.

Mrs. Anna 81 Bismake, mother of
Mrs, J; w. KNAPP. Of GIL Virginia ave-
nue., Barton Heights, died Wednesday
evening suddenly. She had just re-
turned from a buggy ride and was
stricken with heart trouble
Mrs. Bismake- was the mother-tn-
law of Jasper w. Knapp, general su-
Ohio railway, had seemed in the best
Of health until Wednesday evening
Her death came suddenly and unex-
peetedly.
The body was taken to Griffin, Ga,
where the funeral took place today
Mr.: and Mrs. Knapp accompanied the
body to that place.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-15

1A~snns os The department Of stste, y
u Impossible FOR me 10 report political
( conditions in Mexico 10 the sun.
Il II Inlay say, however, that American
r-I-2c,TE srTG 5-FI II EfVes. peSH be-
cause OF an urban warfare being con-
Quoted sr violation OF civilized practices
and international rules.
1.-THE American colony have no pro-
lection either from the government or
from xhe reyoIutionistS, but American
organizations are enGcavcsing to meet
the sstuat4eif.
american relief corrs are doing ex-
ceiiest service. not only for Americans,
but for al nationalittes More than
enc Thousand Americans here have been
removed frorn the line OF Gre and
placed in safer localities.
iSigned) "HESBY LANE WILSON,
IL. s. Ambassador to Mexico"
MEXICO CITY. Feb. i4.--As an
navoy Of President MAdero, Pedro
l.escuFaI9. minister OF foreign affairs,
called NJ the American embassy this
afternoon and suggested IN the name
~ Madero's government that the en-
hassy y moved to Tacabuya. suburb
Eve miles out.
Ambassador Wilson refused TO COM
ply wiki the suggestion
Deep significance is attached TO the
envoy s. call
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-15
Arrested on Theft Charge.

Arrested on Ineft Cnafge.
q. C. Granger was arrested last
night by Detectives Kellam and Wiley
on charge OF stealing IS from
Patrick McDonouGh. He was taken
to the Second precinct station.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-15

Especial to The Richmond virginian.)
IT. s o,,hdr3 <; VA. Feb Thames
torney for Nansemond county, died at
ST. Andrws hospital this morning,
after two days Illness of heart
He was thirty Eight years of age and
has served the city and county as
having been reelected in November,
as1l' without opposition. He was the
Fannie Urquhart Burgess, of South
ampton county. He was a graduate of
William and Mary college, OF the Uni
the Virginia State Bar association. He
Martha sSaV' Barge 81 osfsnSss'F o Mls
GmP aarrs ssu4y so afsf erahs E pr
Of Suffolk. ana Walter Burgess OF
Oakgrove; three sisters, Mrs. Guy
Mason and Mrs. D: J. Barton Of wash
Of Farmville. Va. He viii fits be 1 bnried
from St. Paui's Episcopal church
sunday afternoon at 8 o'clock.
Mrs. C. w. Christian.
Especial Il- 70 The Richmond virglnian.)
CLIFTON FORGE, VA, Feb. 14.--C.
w Christian died here this morning
She Is survived BY one daughter.
The burial will be in Lynchburg to-
morrow afternoon. Mrs. Christian ran
a large, boarding house especially for
railroad men and had large acquaint-
anoe with the men running between
here ana Richmond and Lynchburg
and this place. She was an active
member of the Methodist church.
- Captain II. l.. Potter.
IRvINGTON, VA. Feb. 1s.-Captaln
=. Z. Potter died as has hdrna at Bfuft
Point early Wednesday morning. Cap
tain Potter moved to this State many
years ago from New York, and was
one. of the pioneers In the fish factory
business. He was o consistent mem Der
or the Methodist church. and highly
esteemed as n gentleman and citizen.
He was seventy-Eeven years of age,
and is survived by one son. w. ID.
Potter, and several grandchildren, The
body was taken to Long Island, N. ",
for burial.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-15
REBELS BEAT BACK
MEN Of MADER()
Continued from First Page,l

children were knocked down and
trempled by the fleeing crowds
Diax Gains Confidence