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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-25
General News Notes.

To-day was a regular winter day.
Snow began falling in the carly morn
ing and descended rapidly until the
afternoon, covering the trees and roofs
of houses TO depth OF several inches.
but melting on the warm street sur
faces.
Joe Ellis. negro, who broke into
the dwelling OF Lem Gresham, colorcd.
on Shore Street. on Saturday. was this
morning sent TO the Hastings Court to
be tried for the felony. He stole a
watch and a coat.
The Rev. II. w. Battle. d. H., of
Charlottesville. formerly pastor of the
First Baptist Church In this city, has
accepted the invitation OF A p. Hill
Camp, Sons OF Confederate Veterans. to
deliver lecture before the camp on
the evening of April g. on jefferson
Davis.
a young colored woman employed as
nurse was arrested as the mother of
the infant whose body was found some
days ago on West street. She was,
however, released. after consultation
by the chief Of police. commemorative
Attorney and coroner.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-25
IMPROVEMENTS PLANNED.
ID. & o. VIII Spend $4,000 in EnIargin &
Lexington Statlon.

Lexington, Va. February Ain further
ancc or the general bettcrmcnt program
which the Baltimore and Ohio hus under
way on us lines in the Shenandoah Valley.
plans have been prepared and contract has
been LEI TO j. J. Walsh & Sons contractors,
ot Baltimore, for the construction OF a mod :
crn passenger station at Lexington The
present passenger station will be completely
ovcrhauled and remodeled 10 afford more
conmodious accommodations for passcngere
and the freight house platform will be ex-
tsnaed 10 handle the increased freight at
that point with greater facility
The LorlI OF remodeling the passenger
station embraces the construction OF q gem
eral waiting room for white men and wo-
men. women's retirins-room a smoking
room. colorcd waiting room, and baggage
room accommodations for checking parcels
The waitinE-roomS will have tile floors and
equipped throughout with new station APP
pointInents: The agents office will be en-
iarged. and u steam heating system will bc
installed.
In addition TO the improvements in the
passenger station there will 10 covered
extension TO the freight-house, which will
facilitate the handling of freight. The cos,
S. 600.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-25

News Of etersburg

took place to-day from the residence
OH West Washington Street. the SER
vices being conducted by Or. Kline.
former pastor OF tho Union Street Syna-
goguc. Blandford Lodge Of Masons. of
which the deceased was long mem
bcr attended. and performed the lust
rites OF the order At the grave.
While returning from tho funeral TIE
horses attached to one of tho carri-
ages, in which four members were
riding, became frightened while coming
down tho hill on Wythe Street Tho
driver. n colorcd man. In his efforts
to check the animals was thrown. Tho
horses kept TO tho roadway. and the
occupants Jumped out. sustaining no
damage beyond getting somewhat
muddy. The team was not halted until
stopped on Washington, near Sycamore
Street, by a collision and the fall Of
one of the horses. The hack was Slight
ly damaged.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-25
OPTIMISTIC AS TO COAL TRADE.
Mine Operators Using All Cars They Can Get
for Their Trade

, Norfolk Va. February c..-optimistic in
ms views III regard TO tho bitunlinous coal
trade from this port during tho coming
months, William I.eckic. mine ownor in the
Pocnhontas coal fields and president of the
west virginia Pocahontas Coal Sales Com
pany. was In tho city Saturday. looking over
local conditions IIc visited r S. Crockett
vice president and general manager of the
company I'm this city.
MT. l.eckie said present conditions In the
coal Fields are very good and everything
points to good trade during the fall and win
seT' Tic said tho mine owners working
All tho cars they can possibly get. both for
inland and tidewater business and that the
car shortage question which hampered the
vanished
The wurm weather has been little ha-s
on the coal. especially the prepared coal blu,
vii NOT AFFECT the trade. Furthermore. he
SAID labor conditions better and that
the operators have practically all tho labor
tney want: This question was helped by tho
strike in the Cabin Greek and Paint creek
districts In the Now River fields on tho
oInesapeake and Ohio Railway. as many of
tiie miners have left the strike district and
have come TO the Pocshon,as field.
Present outlook is for Il very brisk foreign
trade during tho fall and winter
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-25
HOUSE BY PARCEL POST.
Lynchburg Firm Sends Brick to Re rsed in
COnytr1icttO =

Lynchburs. Va. February ct-Mcssrs
Nuama Bros. -Paynes. OF this city, sent by
parcel post Saturday afternoon e brick OF
local manufacture to be used in building
u brick house at the Coliseum. Chica 20 dur.
ing the Clay Products Exposition which is
70 be held February 2S to March s. This
brick Will be one of - 900 sent by parcel most
from every brick plant In the United States
10 De used In the construction OF this house
after the exposition.
The idea was originated to test the merits
OF the parcel post system. and II is certainly
q novel one. record Will be kept OF each
prick from the time the brick is mailed un-
I'll IL Is delivered In Chicago. In order 10
see Row speedily Uncle Sam can deliver a
brick house by mail
1t is probable that Uncle SANS maii-car-
Tiers In Chicago will not he overly enthus-
iastic Tor this method OF delivery of u brick
house Other maiI-carriers throughout the
country Will watch the experiment with in :
forest and rear and trembling. While the
prick hreproof home is becoming more and
more popular because OF It's per,mancncy
economy and superiority. II is not probnbie
alarming extent. 49,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-25

SHOOTS MAN Who
ruined HIS HOME
A. M. Dillnlan Then Walks to
Police Station and Surrcndcrs
to Authorities.
FEW DETAILS OF TRAGEDY
George Joyce Found Dead on
FEW DETAILS OF TRAGEDY
George Joyce Found Dead on
floor-Inqucst Will BE
Held To-Day.
Especial to THO Times Dispatch. I

Especial to Tho Times Dispatch.l
Roanoke, Va. February 24.-An-
nouncing that he had killed the man
who ruined his home, a. NJ. Diilman.
about t~enty-eight years old, puinter
mt the Norfolk and Western shops, ap-
peared at the police station this morn
ing and surrendered Investigation
showed that George Joyce. clerk in
IN Diiiman's home. 431 Fifth Avenue.
Northeast. with bullets in his breast
thigh and abdomen
The tragedy Is in some respects the
most remarkable ever called to the at
tention OF the local police Details OF
what really took place at the Dillmaif
homo are scarce, the husband refusing
TO talk, while tie wife liz Frustrated.
nnd In no condition to give an account
OF what took place. Persons living in
tho Immediate neighborhood did not
Know that anything unusual had hap
pened until an ambulance appeared to
remove the body Of the dead man.
Information gathered from the police
shows that Joyce has been rooming at
the pullman home for several months
Mr.. DIllmau became suspicious of the
relations between the roomer and his
wife. and after leaving the house this
morning. apparently to go TO work. he
returned and discovered the couple to-
Ectlicr. What followed thereafter no
one except Dillman and his wife knows
1T lis understood that Dilman has said
that Joyce made ali effort to secure
weapon when he. was discovered and
vas shot while lying on bed in his
room. According to the best informa-
ton obtainable. Dillman then backed
ont OF the room, Joyce following until
the two were in an upstairs hall, when
Dillman fired again, his victim falling
10 tho floor.
Dillman left the man where he lay
deposited his revolver on "a dresser and
went to the police station. Dillman was
perfectly calm and collected when he
appeared at the station house. and an
nounced that he had shot joyce and
supposed he was dead. Dillman was
locked up. and Coroner Simmons or
dcred that the body be taken TO AN un-
dertaliing establishment. When officers
went to the Dillman home with an am
bulance they found joyce dead Tho
body was taken 10 an undertaker's
where later Il was viewed By DR. Sim
mons.
Dillman is a native OF Botetourt
County and has been living in Roanoke
many years. where he has host Of
friends. and is regarded as hard
working. thrifty citizen. He was mar
iicd to Miss Lena Ayers on January
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-25
MINERAL DISCOVERIES.
Groupings of Rutlle and Bnrytcs Found
Near Altnvista.
+ Special TO The Times Dispatch.

Especial TO The Times Dispatch.]
Altavista, Va. February 24.-Two
rich mineral discoveries were made near
Altavista during the past week. The
first was very extensive groupings OF
miles east of this place in the hills
bordering on the Staunton River. In
there is only one locality where this
mineral is mined in any considera BILE
quantities and that is AZ Roseland,
Nelson County. this State.
The metal is used as an alloy in GER
tain grades OF steel, also in the manu-
facture OF artificial teeth and porcelain
ware. II is proof against acid.
The other discovery was that OF
barytcs in great quantities on the farm
belonging TO Il. +. Howell. near the
village of Hurt. mile west of Alta
vista, on the Virginian Railway.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-25
CITY HALL NEARs coMpLErroS.
Portsmouth Municipal building Soon In Re
Rcady for Occnnancr -

Portsmouth. Va. February Eft probably
VIII be April before the new municipal
building. In Court Street just to the north
OF tho High Street intersection, is ready for
occupancy BY the Council.
Work OH the interior OF the structure So
now being carried forward toward compile
ton yet there remains considerable OF it
to be done before the building can be called
finished product. The furnishings some
or which nre alreay here. have yet 10 be In
stalled In the Council chamber and there are
other features OF the constructive work
awaiting attention in that section OF tho
building,
After the City Hall is completed there will
nave TO he nn inspection officially by the
council, or its regularly designated reprcsen-
tatEcs and acceptance will follow II every
tnnnS is to the satisfaction Of the Solons
There is n possibility that some OF tho
city OFFICIALS for whom space has been pro-
vioed III the structure. will be able TO trans-
Tor the scene OF their activities to tho new
quarters before April. but Chairman Hutch
ms, oil the Public Property COMMITTEES told
the members OF the Finance COMMITTEES la az
seelS that he doesn't think tho Council will
nc able TO make use OF tho new chamber
before ADrfl -
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-25
Perhaps

You have. a piano, an organ, a
violin or some other musical in
strumcnt which is silent because
there is no one to play it? With
a Victor it is quite different, as
every member of your family may
enjoy the piano, violin, flute, cor
net, clarinet, orchestra bells,
chimes, xylophonc or any other
instrument.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-25
Formerly Lived in pan,Ille.

Especial to The Times Dispa tch.l
Danville, Va, February et-Noth-
ing could be learned here tonight Of
George Joyce, who was Killed to day
in Roanoke. y Richard Joyce, how
ever, is well remember here. and
from all descriptions this is the same
man.
Richard Joyce wa. engaged In the
insurance business here, and three
years ago operated the North Side
Pressing Club. which is said to have
failed. About eight months ago joyce
left a wife and child here and went to
Roanoke and was employed in the
Norfolk and Western shops in that
city. He married IA Danvillc girl
named Miss Buckncr daughter OF vii.
liam Buckncr. or this city.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-25
MOVE WILL BE RESISTED.
NirEinans Will Protest Adjustment of Bris-
fol Post OffIcc.

Bristol Va, February ai.-Thc efforts OF
Senator Luke Lea to have the Bristol Va
post OFFICE abolished by congressional in :
vcStieation. Will be resisted by prominen,
citizens OF Bristol. Va. who will call upon
their representatives in the Scnatc-Senators
Martin and Swanson-to defend the post
office.
Senator .ea now has resolution IN tho
Senate. calling upon the Post Office Depart
mcnt to give Its reasons for establishing the
new post office. The resolution calls for the
report OF the post-orrcc inspectors sent here
TO look into the situation, who reported
strongly against the Establishment OF the
office. The Post-Onice Department is asked
To tell why the Office WAS osta blfshed in
Bristol to look into the situation.
II Is charged that the office was cstab-
lished for reasons purely political. and
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-25
ORGANIZATION PERFECTED.
Telephone Employees at Lyncbburs Form

Lynchburs. Va, February et.-Nineteen
male employees OF the Chesapeake and Poto-
mae Telephone Company and American Tele-
phone and Telegraph Company, organised
society last night the object of which
Is to bri ng about closer relationship among
themselves Employees OF the Western Union
telegraph Company have been invited To
join. and any malo employc of the three
companies is eligible for mem bership.
The organization will be known ms rho
Telephone Society. and will hold monthly
meetings.
Officials OF the telephone company aro
greatly interested in these societies among
their employees, and they have been insti-
mon to Justify e..
At the meetings ono OF tho members VIII
rea6 u paper bearing some interesting
subject In connection with the telephone OF,
oisgraph, and IA general discussion by an
viii FOLLOW the reading.
From time Ia time local Representatives
business men VIII be invited to address the
society. 49,
Besides having speeches and discussions.
other Kinds OF entertainments will be pro-
vided at the meetings, Including musIce
features and suppcrs.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-25
Timcs-Dispatch Bureau.
Bollingbrook Street.
(Telephono 14S5)
pctervh,,r Nc moh. rS',

Petersburg, Va, February "a.
At Il public meeting, to DO held to-
morrow evening in the largo audito-
rum OF the II. e. Lee Public School
under the auspices OF tho Petersburg
sunrayists, the people will have on
portunity to hear further discussion
of the question of equal suffrage. Tho
Speakers will be Mrs. Il. b. Valentine
of Richmond. and Mrs. Louise Collier
Wilcox, of Norfolk, neither of whom
is Z; stranger in Petersburg. Mrs..Val-
entinc. rs president OF the State Equal
Suffrage League. spoke here recently
ana aided in the organization Of "a
local league. Mrs. Wilcox received
her education in France, Germany and
England, for some years was associated
with the North American Review, Har-
pers and other magazine, and is the
author Of several books She is a
woman of broad Yiews
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-25
MgAkyMggzy
Successor. Gable Plano ca.
2I3 F.. Broad


~. 1905. the girl being but eighteen
years Of age at the time of her mar
riagc.
Joyce WAS about twenty-five years
old and came here several months ago
from Danvil1c. where ii tx said his di-
vorced wife and one child lives. lie
was employed In a shoe house OH East
Salem Avenue AS "A clerk. Members of
his family at Danville have been noti-
fled OF his death.
Judge y. II. Iiairston has been re-
tanned to defend Dillman and was in
conference with his client at the police
station to-day. An inquest will he
held tomorrow.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-25
BUILDING PERMITS
a. w. Bcnnett to Erect Thrcc-Story
Apartment on lark Avenue.
IN iit nv, a IL

a. w. bennett to Erect Threc-stor,
;hpartmens on lark Avenue.
Building and repair permits were is
sued yesterday az follows:
~, w. Bennett, to erect Il threc-sto
brick apartment on the north side OF
Park Avenue. between Allen Avenue
ana Meadow street, 10 cost $2a.S60
Young Mems business Association, To
erect a one story brock stable on tho
south side of Jackson Street. between
First and Second Streets. to cost $3.50.
w. Il. Catclett, to Greet II stwo-story
brick tenement, two dwellings,. on the
north side Of Stuart -Avcnuo, between
900.
Stafford II: Parker. to erect n three
story brick dwelling. 1907 West Frank
$. G. Meredith, to erect two story
brick tenement, two dwellings. on the
north side of Main Street, bctween
Deep run Street and the Boulevard. to
cost $4,000.
Edwin $: Hewitt, to repair brick
dwelling, 12l9 East Broad Street, to
cost $500.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-25
ARRESTED IN BALTIMORE.

Negro Wanted In Petersburg for Rob-
bling Store.
Chief RaglaEd to-day received a telc-
gram from Marshal Farrian. OF Balti-
more. announcing the arrest OF a
negro named Plunkett. who is wanted
here for breaking into and robbing the
store Of tho international Wooden
Mills. on Sycamore street. 4 few nights
ago. Suits answering to the description
of those stolen We've found on the
prisoner. The man will be sent for.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-25
Lc,yis-ShirIcy.

Especial to The Times Dispatchl
licathsvilie, Va, February 2f.-Miss
Leila Shirley. daughter Of G. d. Shir.
Icy. OF near HeathsvilIe, and l.. T.
Lewis, OF Oakland, were married this
afternoon In Washington. After
short wedding trip they will make
their home in Oakland.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-25
FAMILY ENJOYS GOOD HEALTH.
Calls In Physician only once in Twenty -ave

stanton, Va, February o4.-D II. Parsons
OF the county, the well-1Snown McNclli
ranger OF civil War days. has recently had
he began to bleed from the right nostriI. Ho
lih not think much OF Il at first, and he
he deemed IL wise to call in DR.. A. j. Burk-
holder. who packed his nose tight with cot
ton and thus stopped the bleeding. He is
blood.
The remarkable thing about st is that in
tho twenty-five years Mr. Parsons and hta
family have resided in Augusta County. the
iamiiy TOT some time numbering six per-
SONS this ~ the first timo he has had any
occasion to call II physician for any mem.
Der of his family.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-25
RUNS PRESS WITH CYCLE.
Motor Enthusiast Gets Out Edition. Despite

ElEin. H.. February A.-Charles Trcibc-. a
motorcycle enthusiast gave the news to the
city's reading public lii unusual euer-
gency. As the result OF Fridays sleet storm.
which tore down all the electric wires and
forced the shutting OFF OF all current, the
c,ectr!c-driven newspaper presses were idle.
Then the Elgin Daily Courier remembered
Trc!ber and his motorcycle. so man and
machine were rushed TO tho publishing office.
The motorcycle was ciampcd to the floor of
the pressroom and connected with one of the
presses
1'reiber pedaled furiously, the engine
suorted and the press began 10 move. The
neWspapc: staff assembled to sec tho edition
run OIL" and the day was saved.
Paul Revere has nothing OH me-, Trciber
remarked. But you boys amt the Courier.
That's me-"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-25
NEGRO LYNcHED BY NEGROES.
Own Race String Him Up for Killing Two
Women and Two Men

Drew, Miss. February 24.--Wiilis Webb.
negro. was lynched by members of his own
race a plantation in a remote section OF
Sunhower County. after ne had shot md
killed two negro women and two negro men.
Webb. charged with tho murder of a negro
two years ogO. fed to Arkansas. lie return
ed Friday. and failing to induce Clara Love.
negress. and her mother to go back with
him. shot them to death. When the elder
Love and his son appeared. Webb shot and
killed both. lnrgo mob OF negroes caught
him. and with little ceremony hanged him
to q tree
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-25
LOVING cur PRESENTED.
Interesting Incident at High street NJ
r.. sunday School

fhtcrc"tihE lncIdent AT High Street VI.
f.. sunday School.
An interesting incident took place
during the session OF the High street
Methodist Episcopal Sunday school yes
terday morning. James IT, Gray for
twenty-five years the teacher of the
class of Trainers" was presented by
the class with Il handsome silver loving
cup as token OF their love and re.
spcct and In appreciation of his long
and faithful service in the religious
training of the young.
On behalf of the class. the presen-
tation was mdae by Mrs. Richard
Bagby. who for over sixty years has
been a faithful and consistent worker
in that church and Sunday school. The
addresses of presentation and accept
ance were couchcd in graceful terms.
and the incident in all respects was an
enjoyable one
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-25
EsCArED FROM REFORM school.
Richmond Lad Arrcs,ea and WIN BE Sens

Port Norfolk. ", I ,Surr,; .,
Chcathani. nineteen years old, OF Richmond
was arrested Saturday in Port Norfolk by
Reform School authorities in Laurel who
ask S that Cheatham be taken into custody.
from Laurel regarding Cheatham
The boy has been around Port Norfolk
Justice Golfer said, for about two weeks,
uoins odd chores here and there. Tho au-
thorlt,es became suspicious of him and in :
CURED OF the Reformatory authorities az
20 whether or not he was wanted there and
they were Informed that he escaped from
that institution on June II. 1912, after having
been committed In December 1911
lie is locked up In the Norfolk County Jail.
awaiting transfer back to tho reform school.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-25
PREFER POKER TO CHURCH..
LYING, Cheating, Gambling, Selfishnsss, Greed
Curse of World.

Philadelphia. Pa, February 2t.--"There arc
more than 10000 Philadcp hians who. instead
OF attending church on SUNDAY. spend the
day playing poker" said Rev. James 3. Ely.
during tho course OF sermon at tho people s
meeting in tho (iarrick Theatre last evening.
1.-THE Curse of the World" was the subject
of the sermon. DR.. Ely referred TO bad
habits which bear out the text, BE Not Con-
formed to tho World" He mentioned AN in
stance where a young man earning 81 per
purchased flowers for her and returned home
in cab.
According TO DIR. Ely. the habits which
prevent tho spread of religion are lying,
cheating. gambling. sefshness and greed.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-25
BOY PREFERS DEATH TO WORK.

Ellis Himself Rather Than Chop Wood for
Father.
Marlboro. Mass. February I.-Eecause he
did not want to chop wood, Milton y. Ban
croft, aged thirteen years, shot himself yes
terday, death resulting at the Marlboro Hos
pitsl. The boy was the son OF William Ban
croft, OF Hudson After his father had asked
him to chop wood he disappeared.
leaving note saying he going to Kill
himself! A few hours later he was found
in the woods nearby. suffering from bullet
wound.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-25
Mns. MARY c. MANN DEAD.
One of Oldest Members of st. Joscph's
Catholic Church.

Mrs. Mary q. Mann, woman great
~ esteemed and beloved in tie COM
nunity, passed away this morning
about o'clock in the home of her
iaughterin-law, Mrs. r r. Moran, on
Halifax Street. While she had been in
feeble health for some time. it was
only within the past few days that
her condition became alarming. She
was eighty seven years old. and is sur
vivcd by one son, William L. Moran,
of Richmond, and number of grand
children Mrs. Mann was one OF the
oldest members of st. Joseph's Catho-
lie Church from which her funeral will
take place tomorrow afternoon at $3.50
O'clock
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-25
WHIPPED FOR TIsEsPAss.
Two Negro Boys Ordered Thrashcd by
Police Justice

Two negro boys, Waverly Boone and
Fred Crawley were ordered whipped
by the police justice this morning for
trcspass and destruction OF property
At the American Theatre (colored) on
Harrison street. They were charged
with wantonly breaking the mirror
screen at the theatre. and a reward
had been offered for their arrest and
conviction. The youth OF the boys
saved them from severer punishment