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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-24


+. a. Price. a respected citizen. last
night celebrated hts sixty eighth birth
day anniversary His children, grand
children ana many friends were present
TO make the occasion a delightful one.
Mr.. Price is the noble grand of Peters
prominent in Pyth!an circles.
cablegram from Mrs. Cameron, re-
ceived yesterday. says that the con-
dition OF Mayor Cameron. now taking
the bath treatment at Mannheim, Ger
many, shows Improvement. In the alb
scnce of Mayor Cameron. President
william koeniE, OF the Board of Aldcrs
men. Is acting az Mayor. During the
absence OF Mr.. Koenig, president o.
W. Mattox, OF the Council acts as
Mayor
J. Thompson Brown. candidate for
Commissioned of Agriculture. spent
yesterday and to-day In this city look
ing after his interests. Mr.. Brown is
we'll and favorably known here, hav-
ing lived and received his early cdu-
cation IN Petersburg. He has many
warm friends here
Commissioner of Agriculture G. w.
ko!ner was IN the city to-day visiting
friends In the interest Of his candi-
dacy for recollection. Mr.. Brown car
ried Petersburg at the last state cleo
ton, but Mr.. koiner is looking for bet
ter results this year
"o cons ruclc!l companies, en- nloy
ing large number Of hands, are grad
Ing on Tho Atlantic Coast Line Railroad
near Carson. for the double track soon
- be laid between Petersburg and
Weldon
Sir and Mrs z. G. Temple have
closed their homo on Union Street for
thc summer and viii spend the season
at tho scashorc
Among tho Petersburg colony a, VIZ
gii!a Beach are MI and Mrs George
). Bernard, Mrs. Y. a Romano, Mr.
and Mrs VI NJ Booth, Mr. and Mrs.
- c kinsey. Mrs. y J. Frances. Or
apd Mrs T. l. Fuqua, Mrs. W. { Kevan.
Mrs Mary Harrison and Mrs +; !.
i'iyrs
The Rov. George c. Zeigler nas,o-
OF the Washington Street Christian
Church. Left to-day for Dunbar Va
10 conduct evangclistic services for a
week
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-24
ISLANDER SUIT TO-DAY
Former Secretary OF Wrccking Concern
Sues President for defamation

Testimony in q suit for defamation
OF character with damages laid at Sl5.-
600, Will be heard before Judge Ernest
II. Wells this morning In Hastings
Court, Part ii The case is that of Y.
I. Pollard against George Smith. both
OF whom were members of the firm OF
the Southern Wrecking and Metal Com :
pany Fl the time the alleged slanderous
remarks We're made.
The suit was scheduled for trial July
6. but when the case was called the
plaintiff moved that he be permitted
TO amend the declaration. With the
consent OF the opposing counsel. Judge
Wells agreed and set the trial for to-
day.
Pollard was formerly secretary and
treasurer OF the concern Of which Smith
was president The defendant it is
alleged, made several verbal charges
against Pollard. which tended TO in
jure his character and business stand
ing. +. T. Cox will represent the plain
tiff, while Christian, Gordon & Chris
tian will conduct the defense.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-24
ROW OVER POST-OFFICE
is UP TO PRESIDENT
Virginia Congressman and Bristol Delegation Will
Visit White House TODAY.

Washington. July 23-The question
CT whether or not the post-o!.ice at
Bristol. on tho Virginia side OF the
state line. shall be abolished is square
~ UP TO the President Tor settlement
tomorrow. More than dozen we'll
known citizens OF Bristol and others
who do not believe that that town Is
Icing given square deal In the mat
ter, headed BY the two Virginia Soma
tors. VIII meet at the White House.
ana President Wilson will be asked
10 call on Postmaster General Burleson
FOR an explanation as to why the action
which has caused so much Indignation
in Bristol was taken without notice
of any kind 20 the patrons of the Office
OF TO the members OF the Virginia dele
cation in Congress, or any ono else
until the announcement was made that
IT would bc discontinued after the end
OF the present month. Not only Will
there bc several wcll-known Bristol
men In the party which VIII the
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-24

Joint meeting Of the members q
the Prince George and D!nwIddic school
boards. was hcld AZ Carson Yesterday.
Division Superintendent T. c. Powell
presiding The necessary ap1ropria-
lions for tho completion OF the new
high schoo! At Carson were ordered
This school being on the border line.
IS erected and will be patrontzcd BY
both counties \ number OF changes
from the original plans were made by
tho boards 10 render the structure more
modern and comfortable l. is 10 have
metal ceilings, IS to have water in
troduccd and viii have a long front
porch Tho building viii contain six
rooms, and an auditorium. and VIII
cost abou, S7,ooo Il will be- completed
in time FOR the opening az the fall
session.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-24
Enters Condemnation PROCEEDINGS.

Condemnation proceedings were in
stituted yesterday by tho city of Rich
mond against tho Atlantic Coast Line
Railroad and the Virginia Iron and
Metal Company, Inc. in one case. and
the Atlantic Coast Line, In another
The property involved in the former is
located at tho south end of the Free
Bridge. and is required for widening
Seventh street III the latter case the
property is at the upper end of Hull
Street. near Twenty-iirst. and is re-
CURED to widen the street al that point
y. T.. Holt, +. T. Tunstall, j. r. Will
lard and ]. NJ Graves were appointed
commissioners by Judge Ernest IT,
Wells Meetings will be held in the
courtroom of Hastings Court. Part H.
to morrow afternoon at and ) o'clock
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-24
Sues Husband for Divorce.

Alleging desertion and statuatory
grounds as the basis of the action.
Mrs. Gertrude Lee Gordon fled bill
OF divorce against her husband. William
Henry Gordon, in Hastings Court. Part
III. Gordon is said to be a nonresident
OF the State OF Virginia and Is ordered
to appear in fifteen days TO defend the
action.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-24
Mr.. Pollard WIN Make Address.

In telegram yesterday to Secretary
\. l.. Sampson. of the Southside John
Garland Pollard Club. Mr.. Pollard an
nounccd that he would accept the in
vitation of the club TO speak in the
courtroom at Hastings Court. Part H.
tomorrow night. The organization
has begun to work in earnest. and a
large number OF voters have signifed
their intention of supporting the Hen
rico candidate in his fight for the At
orney-Generalship. 1t is expected that
big audience will be presen, to hear
the address.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-24

With number OF Southsidcrs in the
cast. The District school OF BIueberry
Corner will be given Tonight at the
home Of J, NJ. Chcatham on Broad Rock
Road. The comedy playlct deals with
rural school life, and the many char
acter parts are In competent hands.
The proceeds will be fac the benefit
of Branch Baptist Church y lawn
party will be held after the play.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-24

There IS talk among some ~ the
business mon and capitalists az ,he
city OF establishing a new bank here.
10 - chartered as a state and not
Il national Institution The movement
i SAID TO have met ~!tn much en-
cG'irar"neut As get lit,le publicity
has been given 20 tho project. but
plans arc understood 10 be under con
sheraton.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-24
VS. Of
SOUTH RICHMOND

ordered by Justice H. \ Maurice. Of
Police Court Part II. to contribute $40
week towards the support Of his
VIE and infant child. His defense was
that his wife had left his home. At
torney j. c. Nunnally represented the
accused. while Charles I. Morris con
Quoted the prosecution.
cleveland Farmer. charged with the
theft OF watch from c. 4 Horley, was
acquitted yesterday morning in Hus-
tngs Court, Part H. He was repre-
sented by ]. c. Nunnally.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-24
Death Of John william Smith.

After a lengthy illness. John William
smith. forty seven years Old died yes
terday afternoon at 1880 o'clock at his
nome, blS Decatur Street. He was ono
OF the Best known men on the South
side and had wide circle of friends.
He is survived by his wife and two
children. The funeral arrangements
have not Yet been completed
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-24

10 repair frame house at 1921 Stock
ton Street. at cost OF 500.
Justice ii. a. Maurice. 81 Police
Court, Part H., has been granted n
leave OF absence of fifteen days and
VIII leave early next month on his va
cation. Squire l.. Il. Franklin will I'LL
the position during Justice Maurice 5
absence.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-24
Property Transfer Recorded.

BY virtue OF = deed of bargain and
sale offered for registration with Clerk
Walter +. Duval. OF Hastings Court.
Fart II. yesterday afternoon. the
Granite Building Company transferred
to Linwood Hinton. a parcel of Drop-
erty fronting seventeen feet on tho
south line OF Twentieth Street. near
stockton Street for S475
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-24

This Afternoon at ESQ O'CLOCK, AZ tho
home OF the sister OF the bride on West
Washington Street, Miss Mamie Lie
Royal, Of this city, and Eben Valen-
tine Burdick. OF Brunswick County.
were married by the Rev y. K Love
The attendants We're Miss Belle Royal.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-24

During a quarrel this morning on
Lombard street, between q cobblor
named Kralle and Henry Fisher both
colored, the latter was struck on the
head with = shoe last ana severely
hurt An ugly scalp wound was in
flcted, nccessitatins Fisher being
placed in the care Of a physician.
Kralle was arrested
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-24
New Councilman Qualities.

ESPECIAL 10 The Times D!spatch.l
Alexandria. Va. July 23-D. MoXlev
Low, who was recently elected n mem
ber of Common Council 10 fill out the
uneNpired term OF G. b Swan, who
resigned. qualified last night
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-24
Jury In Nonsupport Case Is Hung.

After an hours deliberations, the
jury which heard the appealed case Of
Emmett Jewett. charged with nonsup-
port. in Hastings Court. Part H.. yes
tcrday. announced that II was hope
lessly divided and were dismissed by
Judge Ernest II. Wells. Jewett was
recently convicted on the charge and
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-24
News Of Petersburg
Personal and Othery,ine.

sister OF the bride. and Carl E Bur
dick. brother OF the groom.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-24
atIantir Gftp lAfsort5


Tie most popular and attractive hotel for
ana Tennessee Ave. ccntral location to all
attractions. Gomelikc and pleasant sur
roundings. $40 up weekly. 81 up daily 18th
season. T.. II, Worthless,
Owner and PROP
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-24
The Confederate R7useMgl,

TWELFTH AND CLAY STREETS
Open A. NJ. 20 ) L. NJ
Admission Csc Froo on 5aturdayn
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-24
THE WILTSHIRE

Nih"iNIA AVENUE AND BEACH. OCEAN
view; capacity $50; private baths. running
water In rooms. elevator. music. Special,
Sl5 up weekly. $3.50 up daily Open all the
year Booklet. SAM.L E.LLIS.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-24
ISLE w ORTIZ

Virgins Ave and Boardwalk elevator. sun
parlor. southern exposure. orchestra, Euro
pean plan Special Amer plan. $3.50 daily:
sea water baths Booklet.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-03-11
MOTHER BURNED,
SON ARRESTED
Smiths Creek Man Refuses to
Explain Shocking Tale
of Neglect

PORT HURON. Mich, March IL
Peculiar circumstances surrounding
the probably fatal burning of Mrs.
Hanna Carnahan. 81 years old, who
resides with her sou, William, %, at
Smiths Creek. have caused the prose
cutting attorney TO issue warrant Tor
the sons arrest. An investigation is
being held at Smiths Creek today
Saturday night TWO boys passing
the Carnahan home. heard screams
and hailing passerby, rushed into
the house. where they found Mrs.
Carnahan with her clothing all ablaze.
After the rescuers had extinguished
the flames, the son entered. He ex-
planned that his mother had poured
kerosene on her clothes and then
touched match 10 them.
Next morning neighbors found the
aged woman still lying on the floor
in the same position she was founo
In the night before.
The son refuses to make any e1-
PLANTATION.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-03-11
SAYS DETROIT IS
FAR BEHIND IN
HOSPITAL BEDS
Hasn't Half Enough to Main
tain the Average for the COun-
try, Declares DR.. Kennedy
KNOCKS SOCIETY'S PLAN
OF RAISING FUNDS
Says There's Something Incon-
gruous About Dancing Tango
to Secure Cash to Aid Sick

In the annual meeting Of the Board
of Health, Monday evening, Percy w.
Crosse took his seat, succeeding George
B. Yerkes, and DR.. J. b. Kennedy, who
has served on the board IL years. was
elected president. Health Officer
Kiefer and Secretary McKinlay were
reelected
Dr. Kennedy criticized the methods
employed by society people to raise
money for hospital purposes. He saw
something incongruous In the dancing
of the tango to raise hospital funds,
and keplored the fact that entertain
ments are necessary TO secure money
for hospitals.
The general average OF the entire
country Is one hospital bed for every
100 people" he said Counting every
hospital bed In Detroit and all those
which are being added by new institu-
lions and additions to old buildings,
we will have only 1900 beds. with
our population increasing at Its pres
ent rate, We shall need $500 beds In
five years 10 have one for every 300 OF
our population, about half the average
requirement.
During the past FIVE years the three
largest hospitals of Detroit have spent
500, 900 for the care OF patients for
whom the city should have paid. This
was made up from endowment funds,
private patients and various money
raising schemes"
The board upheld its compulsory
rule, though a number OF
persons requested that the rule be sus-
pended in the case Of their children
who have been barred from school.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-03-11
WILL NOT REMOVE
KALAMAZOO OFFICER

LANSING. Mich. March ll.-Atty-
Gen. Grant Fellows will not ask the
governor to remove any officials In
Kalamazoo county, as the result OF
the manner in which a recent vice
crusade was conducted In that city,
and the governor is satisfied that OIL
ficials will prosecute the cases with
vigor and clean UP the situation.
Mr.. Fellows will give the author
ties every assistance OF his depart
ment. and the Kalamazoo prosecutor
and other officials have given assur-
ance OF speedy action said the gov
ernor lhis morning.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-03-11
! ! RS STRONG
FOR CRAWLING
CAMPING SITE
Holds Conference With Com
mittee Representing the
Donor
WOULD ALSO MAKE
1T GAME PRESERVE
Only Condition Included in OF.
fer Is That Establishment
Be Permanent
FROM a stoh Corresponden

LANSING, Mich, March Ia
committee representing Rasmus Han.
=son, the millionaire lumberman. of
Grayling, who has offered q tract OF
1870 acres to the state FOX "a per-
manent camp site for the statamilitia,
conferred with Gov. Ferris regarding
the proposed gift, Monday afternoon.
The governor was much impressed
BY the plan as 1t was presented to
MIN and gave 1t his hearty indorse-
ment. The point which appealed
strongly to him was that IL would
take the soldier boys away from the
cities and up into the big healthy out.
ofdoors of northern Michigan.
The land In question 10 in Crawford
county near Crawling and includes
Portage lake which Is about one and
0no-hAlf by three miles In size. IL
has been pronounced by experienced
military men to be almost ideal for
camping ground.
The only conditions to the donation
aro that II shall be maintained as q
pormanent seat for military maneou-
Hrea and encampments and as game
prooerve.
There are many deer and other
kinda Of game on 1t now and they
would be protected II the state took
Il over" said T. A. Hanson. son OF
the donor and one of the committee
having the matter in charge, Monday.
@There Is good second growth OF
timber on most Of the land. making
I. IN excellent place for preserve.
1t could also be stocked with new
varieties Of game without great ex-
ense. Take for instance the protect
Cd elk Of Wyoming which are becom-
ing 90 numerous that some of them
are dying OF starvation.
"A few could be had at the mere
cost OF transportation and when
placed in the preserve would multiply.
Other species could be obtained from
other places In the same way"
o. r. Barnes, Of the tax commits
u1on, II chairman OF the committee
which Mr.. Hanson has authorized to
nESange for the transfer OF the prob
pety to the state. The other mem
'bors Gee +. A. Hanson. Marius Han
IN. George Belmore and II. A. Bau-
znAA SCOTT
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-03-11
KALAMAZOO TAX
RATE CUT IN TWO

KALAMAZOO, Mich, March H.
The tax rate has been cut nearly IN
two by the council. II has been one
mill, but from now on the rate Will
be only six-tenths OF one mill. THIS
action Was taken because the state
tax commission last fall greatly in
creased the valuation OF property IN
Kalamazoo. A number OF large tax
payers declared their intention TO
start proceedings against the state
tax raise.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-03-11
HAPPENINGS IN MICHIGAN
FERRIS SIGNS
HOME RULE BILL
Also Attaches Signature to One
Giving Detroit Third
Police Justice

LANSING. Mich, March ll.--(Spe-
cial) Before leaving for Port huron
today TO attend large gathering OF
the |. O. O. r, Governor Ferris sign
ed the Verdier home rule bill and the
enc 20 give Detroit a third police JUS
tice. Both are given immediate ei
feet.
The house this afternoon continued
consideration OF the Taylor prlmar,
bin. upon which both parties cancuse'
last night. SUIT
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-03-11
FLINT MAN FOUND
DEAD IN BATH ROOM

Y FLINT. Mich, March 11.---John II.
0otshall. % years old. was found
dead In the bathroom OF his home by
OdlcerS yesterday. The gas Jet was
hah turnsd on and from the fact that
= number q matohss we're found scat
tered about the floor. 1t IL believed
that % was attempting to light the
gas when stricken with heart failure.
6Svsntssn .yeary ago, -GUtshalr who
va manager OF An Insurance com.
pany here. was arrested on q charge
q oreou, but was acquitted after q
hard tougAt trial.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-03-11
ACID EXPLOSION
INJURIES TWO MEN

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. March IL.
Especial. Two men were seriously
burned, one being disflgured for life,
when a bottle OF hydrofluoric acid ex-
ploded this morning at the Castle
Lamp Co. II. u. Rafferty,. OF Toledo,
foreman OF the metal polishing de-
was disfigured permanently.
It Is probable that he will lose both
eyes. Charles McCaffery, polisher,
was less seriously burned.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-03-11
The Fear OF Appendicitis

The fear OF appendicitis fire.
ouently brings on an attack of
this dread disease. especially IL
the digestive organs are predis-
posed 20 disease by reason OF ir-
regular action. Constipation, gas
and wind, Indigestion, belching,
coated tongue and nervousness
often indicate the approach of APP
pendicitis. Preventive measures
should be adopted. and for this
purpose Tablets Triopeptine are
now being widely administered.
Physicians and pharmacists han
die them In sealed cartons,
with plain directions for self
medication A stitch In time
saves nine.---Adv.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-03-11

LANSING, Mich, March LIN an
official communication today, A. (.
Carton. commissioner of the state
land Office. asked the legislature to
abolish his once and turn over the
work Of that department to the public
domain commission. In giving the
history Of the land once. he showed
that It was created by an act ap-
proved March s, 1s43. and was located
In what was then the village OF Mar
shall, and later on was transferred TO
the city of Lansing.
Since its creation, In 1S43. 1t has
disposed OF nearly 100000 acres OF
land. or almost q third Of the total
acreage OF this whole commonwealth.
On Jan. 4. 1913, the total number OF
acres. owned by the state was 64Y..
746.7S: OF this amount, 276.S6513 IL In
the forest reserve. leaving only 2SO, 900
acres subject to sale or entry, and
these are among the poorest lands in
the state Of Michigan.
He also set forth the fact that Mich.
igan has ceased to be a land selling
state and. In the future. the work OF
the state land department will have
TO be directed along other lines.
Mr.. Carton contends that the turn
ing over OF the land department to the
public domain commission will not
only be an economical arrangement
and save several thousand dollars to
the state yearly, but II will be the In
auguration of a general and wise
policy OF gathering together under one
mead AL things pertaining to the pub
I1c domain. thus saving duplication OF
work and conflict In authority.
In stating the work of the public
domain commission, which In to take
over the work Of the land once, he
calls attention to the work the COM
mission has done in protecting the
state forests from fire, the planting
Of trees, the protection of seedlings
ut the nursery In Roscommon county.
and several other things. including the
fact that the commission has control
Of 100000 acres of land in which
the state owns the mineral rights.
The report dwelt at some length
upon the immigration feature OF the
public domain commission, a. It 10
the immigration commission for the
state.
He called to the attention OF the
legislature the fact that there are
II, 900. 900 acres OF undeveloped lands
n the state. or almost onethird OF her
.otal area. and this In view OF the fact
hat ten years before the landing OF
he Pilgrim Fathers at Plymouth, In
eco, Michigan had been explored by
white people. ~
1t is necessary. he said. for the i'm
migration commission 90 assist farm
ITS In procuring desirable immigrants
o work upon the farms OF Michigan,
md the settlement Of the good -agri
cultural lands that are undeveloped.
In speaking OF the development OF !
he agricultural resources of this |
state, the commissioner said: "The |
Itate or country that assists in the de- |
'elopment OF her agricultural re-
sources IL following the wise policy.
I Is practically the foundation OF the |
whole situation. We can talk about I
'ur Industrial institutions, our stand |
ng army, our coast defenses. and our |
splendid navy, but In the last analysis |
,f things here below. the country that |
carries the bread basket will be the |
dominant nation OF this world"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-03-11
AUDITOR-GENERAL
WON'T ALLOW BILL

LANSING, Mich, March 1l.--Aud-
iecrnensral Fuller has refused to al
low ne bill Of $4S3.ss submitted By
Cotyner Rothacher a. the fee for
hosSUg N inquest into the death OF
sandwich. Ont, man, who was
killed In the collapse. Of the Cowhey
9uulIng. some. weeks ago The aud
1eoroeneral says that since two other
M, living In Wayne county, were
kAllo0 In the same accident, there
"a 70 reason for selecting the Sand.
wso4 resident ~ the subject for an
inQueot. " ."
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-03-11
GOVERNOR FERRIS HAS
SIGNED TEN BILLS

LANSING. Mich. March 1.-THE
governor has signed 10 bills which
have been passed by the house anu
senate. Included in the number was
the verdier home rule bill. The house
passed the Montieth bill TO give the
state board OF health supervision over
city water and sewage systems. Not
bill was introduced in the house
this morning. which creates record.