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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-12
WEBB BILL WON'T
HURT LOCAL TRADE
Richmond Dealers Only Mildly
Interested in Passage of
Anti-Liquor Act.

Only mild interest was shown YES
terday by Richmond Wholesale liguor
dealers in the announcement from
Washington that the Senate had passed
the Webb liquor bill, designed to pro-
hibit the shipment of Intoxicating
liquors from one State to another when
intended to be received or sold in vio-
lation of the law of the State 20 which
the shipment is mad,.
The law. it is clear. can work a
hardship only upon those dealers who
at present supply clubs and similar
organizations in dry States that are
consumers of wines and liquors in con-
siderable quantities. SAID "A lawyer
associated with the liquor interests
Under the Webb law. it appears. such
shipments will be barred There is
nothing in the act that will enjoin
wholesale or retail houses in this city
from making shipments to individuals
in dry territory. so long as they OBJ
serve the regulations now in force"
Dealers them selves discussed the
Webb bill with an evident lack of in
tercst, The fact that the House passed
the measure by q big majority and
that the Senate adopted it by u viva
voce vote was taken to mean that the
bill contained no serious threat 10 the
liquor shipping business since if there
had been serious element OF menace
the Senate would have been the scene
OF stiit fight, conducted by Tie or
ganiZcd trade. The bill as passed by
the Senate must go again to the House.
there being technical difference in
numbers. The procedure, however, Is
simple.
The mail order whiskcy trade OF
Richmond forms an important part OF
/ the city's annual commerce. and a bill
prohibiting altogether the shipment o.
! liquor into dry territory would have
/ the effect of putting out Of business a
! number Of large firms None of these
/ yesterday appeared seriously concerned
/ over the massage OF the Wcbh hin
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-12
PARAGRAPH PULPIT
Freed

In the very nature of things. one
who is bound by creeds and traditions
IL not free. II before / investigate the
different questions OF religion ! have
marked out for me certain limits OF
thought. over which dare not step.
then my investigation is farce. There
is no freedom save to circle round
within these prescribed limits. over
which read the sign board. so far
shalt thou come, but 40 farther" He
who would be free must know no lin
its of Inquiry. He must be bound by
naught save the truth. This he must
pursue. needless tho all the faiths OF
the past sink before it.-Unitarian
Publicity Committee.-Advertis
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-12
GAS PROVES FATAL
TO VANDEvANTER
Leesburg Man Dies After Friend
Gave Blood i'll Effort
to Save Him.
TRAGEDY DUE TO ACCIDENT
Believed That He Turned Gas
Jet While Switching Off Elec-
trio Light in Hotel.

In spite OF heroic efforts to save his
/ life. a. d. Vandevanter. of LeesburE,
died yesterday afternoon at l o'clock
in ST. lSliZubeth's Hospital from the
poisonous effect of illuminating gas
which he accidentally inhaled Satur-
day night in room at Murphy's Hotel.
The gift of blood On the part OF Keith
Boiling Wise, member Of House OF Dele
gates from Loudoun County. only
served to prolong his friends life n
few hours. Attempts to produce arti-
fetal respiration by oxygen tanks were
also futile.
Mr.. Vandevanters two brothers were
summoned from Leesburg when the
physicians saw that he was III a criti-
cal condition and were at his bedside
when the end came. They took charge
of the body and will carry ii by train
to Loudoun County for burial. Mr..
Nandcvanter was about fifty-seven
years Old and his constitution was not
strong enough to throw off the deadly
effects OF the gas.
Cnmc Here on Saturday.
In company with three friends. Mr..
Eandevanter came to Richmond last
Saturday afternoon TO attend the meet
ing of the Grand Lodge of Masons.
The party registered at Murphy's Ho-
tel and a separate room was assigned
Mr.. NandcVanter. Before retiring Sat
urday night. he called on young wo-
man friend in this city and made an
engagement to escort her to church
Sunday morning.
He was found unconscious in his
room Sunday noon by his friends One
gas jet was found partially turned on
and the doors and windows closed. y
physician, who was hastily summoned,
administered emergency treatment and
Mr.. Nandcvanter was then rushed to ST.
Elizabeth's Hospital for the blood
/ an lhx-S nin Il
was imperative. He never recovered
full consciousness. although his con-
dition improved somewhat on Monday
night, and died without giving an cx-
PLANTATION as to how the room was
filled with gas.
His friends have developed every pos
sible theory in the past few days that
might throw light on the affair and
have been able TO find no plausible
reason for suicide on Mr.. Nandevanters
part. On Saturday night he was cheer
full, in lively spirits and occupied with
plans for the coming week. The the
DRY finally agreed upon is that in
switching off the electric bulb in his
room before retiring, MIR. Vandevanter
accidentally disturbed the adjoining
gas tap and allowed the gas to pour
into the room.
When DR.. j. Shelton Horsley decided
on Sunday afternoon that as n last re-
sort DloOo SnOulu De tranStuScu from
a healthy persons veins into the weak
ened arteries of Mr. Vandevanter. Mr.
Wise. an intimate friend, who accom-
panied him from Leesburg, volunteered
| for the operation. After ten or twelve
ounces OF blood had been allowed 10
flow from Mr.. Wises artery into the
unconscious mans veins, generally
improved condition. which proved to
be only temporary. was noted.
Mr. Wise shocked by the death Of
his friend and his own loss of blood
is regaining his strength and Will
leave the city for his home to-day OF
! tomorrow.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-12
FRAUDULENT SOLICITORS
Money for st. Monica's Mission Being OBJ
tanned lndcr False rretensc.

Il has been reported TO the board OF st.
Monicas Mission that funds tor this charity
are being solicited IN the city by persons who
are unauthorized 10 secure them. and who
appropriate all receipts to their private use.
80 TAR the police department has not been
asked TO take hand in the matter hut the
board hah issued warning to all possible
contributors. The board has never solicited
s!bly desire 10 90 so In the future. For this
reason, notice has been issued that no con
triDuuons for 81. Monica's Mission should
tt given 10 any solicitor who Ii without
written identification from the board Those
VINO attempt TO secure funds without the
board IS authority are gra:tcrs
ST. Monicas Mission located at zoos North
FIRST street. was established az a home ior
Cccrepit negro 'mamtnies' WHO cculd no
longer earn their living and as :, nurscr,
1oE very young coIored children whose
mothers WORK away from home by day IN,
mission has been supported by contribution.
from The members OF the board ana hy b.ne
III entertainments. The city Council viii h..
asked TO appropriate 500 for the mission TIM
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-12
TRUST COMPANY OPENS
Old Dominion Begins Business In Tenn
nnrnr4 uumc AT DIG Ennt MINI.

pOrnry Home at DIG Euht Mutn.
The Old Dominion Trust Company recent
Is chartered with a capital of s..oooo0o to do
a general ba mixing and trust business. VIII
begin operations at q o'clock next Monday
morning at Ole East Main street. until re-
Gently the business office OF The Times
Dispatch.
AT a recen, meeting of the directors OF
the Old Dominion Trust Company II was
decided to begin business ut once in tenn
porary quarters. The origina! plan was TO
postpone the opening until the permanent
home of the company. at Ninth ana Main,
was ready for occupancy.
The First National Bank expects the COM
pletion OF it's banking house on the south
west corner Of Ninth and Main about May l..
AZ soon as II Is ready the bank VIII move
from It's present temporary quarters which
will be remodeled house the trust
company Until the move is effected. how
ever the Old Dominion will conduct Its
business al 9lG East Main Street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-12
Grand Jury IN session.

I. H. Elicit was n witness yesterday
before the Ilustings Court grand Jury.
charged with investigating dciinqucn.
cics In tax returns. Several other wit
neSscs who have before been examined
agents for out Of state houses. who on
their hrst examination promised To Sc
cure from their home Offices certain
Jury.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-12
Ola Oncndcrs To nond,.

FRANK Anthony, James Bradson and
James Fitzgerald, habitual drunkards
and Migrants, VINO have time and
again appeared in Police Court. were
again before Justice CTutchiiela yes
terday Tired OF their frequent an
pearances before him. Justice John or
nered them committed to the public
roads Tor an Indefinite term Angry
noted an appeal TO the Hastings Court
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-12
NO LITIGATION
City and Rivervicw Land Company VIII
Compromise Claims

tIIE HIIU ItIFFTFIrW I>aIU Company VIII
Compromise Claims.
compromise plan to settle the litigation
between the city and the RivervieW I'm
proveinent Company growing out OF the con-
struction OF "a sewer under Virginia Avenue.
was recommended by "A subcommittee of the
Council Committee on Streets yesterday af-
ternoon under the terms of which the city
Is TO pay $3.50 in cash: to allow the residents
OF Rivervicw To connect with the sewer at
their own expense. and to extend a water
main to York street. city water TO be charE-
ed for at nonresident rates. The Rivervew
Improvement Company tx to dedicate to
the city the strip OF land known as Virginia
Avenue. under which the city has built its
sewer. and all pending litigation Is to be
dismissed.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-12
cros. Suits on Trial.

Trial began yesterday In the Law
and Equity Court OF the suit OF the
West Disinfecting Company against r..
". Gum & Co.. The, suit Is an In
contract on one hand with a counter
suit for money claimed to be due on
the other. Congressman Elect "A; -;
and John Garland Pollard tho defend
ant The trial will probably occupy
oavarp1 day6.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-12
Marriage LIcenses.

Marr,.. se. licenses serc Issued yes
I -Ja' "a follows:
Cne 40, j. Pennington and Lydia May
rennys.n: Horace J.. Nichols and
< lilo Sullivan: Louis Morris and Mat
- Swami. Arthur II. Williams and
Anna Porter Rocker. Oscar y. John
sn.i and Elizabeth +. Sclater; Julian Il.
Traylor and Maudc /. Wade.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-12
Nerdict for si.soe Damages.

Damages i'll the s,nn OF $500 were
:Warded by :. jury. In the city Circus
CouTt yesterday afternoon in the suit
or J; w Cunningham against 4. NJ.
MaikuP. Cunningham sued for 81.
uoo, claiming personal Injuries while in
ton Of a building
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-12
Now Ruiea Book Issued.

. City Clerk Ben T. August Issued yes
adopted rules of the City Council, to-
gether with the ordinance specifying
the powers and duties OF the new Coun-
Gil Committees. The manual OF new
committees Is now ia the. hands Of the
printer.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-12
HIS CASE CONTINUED
j. W. Lord vigorously Denies Charge
RecltlcnslX Driving AmtOmoblIe.

Recltlessly Driving Automobile.
The hearing OF j. w. Lord. real estate
agent. arrested on warrant out by
Dr. o. +. Bankenship. charging him with
reckessly driving automobile and run
ming over William BlankenshiD on last Sat
urday night. continued yesterday morn
Ing in Police Court until tomorrow.
In communication to The Times Dis
patch Mr.. Lord. in reference to the publish
ed report in this paper OF his arrest. said:
THE report is absolutely false and with
ont foundation. | was sick In bed practical
ly the whole of last week under the doctor s
care, and did not enter an automobile what
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-12

General Jackson, colored, was fnvI
$50 and costs yesterday morning in
Police Court for an unprOvOkcd assault
upon l.. NJ. Barnes, collector for n
picture frame concern.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-12

beautiful, full fashioned Hose in medium and
light weights; made in the most approved way;
perfect dyes, exact sizes. ............ csc pr
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-05
u NbGONLOADS
.OF COTTON CONE
FROM ONE FARM
Caravan Arouses Interest in Cor
deIe-Crop Estimated at 600
Bales, Valued at $4,000.

CORDELE, Oct. Fifteen two
horse wagons loaded with cotton from
the farm of I. ". Powell, one Of the
largest farmers in this entire section
proved very interesting sight on the
streets of Cordele yesterday after
noon. There were total of 81 bales
on the wagons. Being brought in to
be warehoused.
At the present prices Mr.. Powell
estimates that he viii easily derive
$4,000 from the lot or close around
$40 per bale. The staple is some OF
the prettiest brought into the local
market, and there is considerable
competition among the buyers for the
purchase OF il.
1t is stated that Mr. Powell viii
produce over 500 bales this year on
an acreage considered comparatively
small, though his farm is one Of the
most highly improved in this section.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-05
To Collect Forfeit
For Gas Franchise
Waycross Council Files Suit Against
Holders for $2,5oo-To Be Settled
Out of Court.

WAYCROSS, Oct. Although suit
has been filed against George w. Deem
and T. NJ. Aldrich. holders Of the gas
franchise, for the $4,000 forfeit which
Council recently instructed the city
attorney to collect, it is believed the
case will be settled out Of court. At
torneys representing Mr. Deem, who
will have to pay the bond, have asked
and secured so days to file answer to
the suit brought by the city. The
bond declared due the city was given
as evidence of the franchise holders
intentions of spending not less than
$4,000 toward the erection Of the gas
plant here within a year.
Since this action by Council sew
eral parties have investigated the gas
proposition but so far no move that
makes It look like WayCrOss will get
gas soon has been taken. Citizens
generally have for several years hoped
for gas. and 1t is felt that a gas plant
could be operated successfully here
The franchise now held by Mr.. Deem
does not expire until the early part Of
1914, and in order to hold it he may
within the near future begin prepara-
tons for erecting the plant. If this
should be done it is possible Council
would remit the bond. but, of course,
such a matter is problematical.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-05
Bic WHITE WAY
COST REDUCED
IN WAYCROSS
Threat of City to Put in Own Plant
Brings Light Company to
Terms-Fund Raised.

WAYCROSS, oct. 4-In making
City Council proposition whereby a
rather expensive white way system
would be given the city merchants Of
Waycross have brought on what
seems to be a warm fight from the
local light plant for retention of
the white way lighting business even
at a reduced rate. And in addition 10
this IL seems that rather than lose
the white way lighting the local plant
win hereafter install for all who de-
sire them free of any charge what
ever the five lamp ornamental white
way posts.
Merchants within the past twelve
months have paid as high as S72 per
post to get the white way establish
ed According to the tentative plan
Of the light company this cost will
be paid by the light plant If the mer-
chants viii contract for the current.
Just how great a reduction in the
price Of lighting the system remains
to be seen. but II is understood that
the price is going to be cut so much
that no one viii feel like staying out
of the white way movement
City Electrician L. b, Boggs started
the campaign for the purchase of a
larger dynamo LOT lue Guy water
works when merchants made known
their determination to have no fur
Their dealings with the light plant so
far as the white way is concerned.
The merchants not only donated their
posts but subscribed literally to a
fund TO buy a dynamo. raising $1,000
within a short while The dynamo
proposed would furnish current for as
many as so posts and lights for the
city buildings and electric fire alarm
system.
As far as is known the Waycross
plant is the first in the State to offer
white way posts free in return for
the privilege of furnishing the cur
rent. The outcome of the war" will
be awaited with considerable interest.
Council viii give the light company
two weeks to perfect It's proposition.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-05
New WaterWOrkS
System in ValdOSta
Nears Completion
Will Take Care of Needs of City for
Many Years-Laying of
Mains.

VALDOSTA, Oct. Rapid prog
ress is being made on Valdosta's new
waterworks system, and the work on
the enlarged reservoir will probably
be completed in six weeks. The eX-
cavation for the reservoir is being
done by the city's force of workmen
under direction Of Street Superiu
tendent McKenna, who estimates that
the work win be completed for at
least $500 less than the lowest bids
submitted by contractors.
The laying of new 12-inch mains
and their extension to the northern
part Of the city, where much smaller
mains are now used, viii require sew
eral months longer. The enlargement
Of the waterworks station for the ac-
commodation OF the new 100000
gallon pump Is we'll under way and
will be ready for the new pump by
the time 1t is received here. The new
system will take care of the water
needs Of the city for many years.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-05
MANICURISI To
CD To LONDON
TO GET MILLION
Savannah Girl to Garry Creden-
tiaIs to Show Heirs to Big
Fortune in England,

SAVANNAH. oct Miss Mabel
English is preparing TO 60 TO London
TO claim a fortune that Is reputed to
run into the millions
For more than a year Miss English
and her relatives in Georgia and
Florida fthe BlitChes) have been in
communication with representatives.
IN London about an old estate that Ia
supposed to be waiting for the Amerl-
can heirs TO claim.
For a long time the people over
here were inclined TO treat the propo-
sition as another Of the periodical
European sWindles which are exploit
ed I'm the hope Of enmeshinE some
gullibie American. but the negOtia-
tions have been carried along in this
case 10 the point where members D:
the family are arranging to send
Miss English 10 London with the nee
essary papers to establish the family
connection.
The matter is being conducted
through Elisha Bitch, Of Cairo, and
other relatives including the mem
bers of the family in Jacksonville
Fla. and in Savannah The estate.
which is said 10 consist OF real estate
IN the heart Of London. Is rcputed 10
be worth approximately $4,000 600
Counsel have been retained in Lon
don to make q careful investigation
OF the claims so that no time or un-
necessary money may be wasted IN
rainbow chasing. Miss English is re
lated 10 the Rev. W. NJ. Bitch In Sa-
Vannah and 10 other families here
Miss English has been living f.
Savannah for several years After her
parents died she took up manicuriAg
as "A means OF livelihood.
up TO recently ] was inclined 20
pay very little attention 10 the idea,
she said There are so many OF these
fakes being perpetrai d. But some "
my unclos have made inquiries that
show moro than color Of truth u
the proposition That is why We have
employed lawyers in London and have
had tho family record over here
worked up. The family has talked the
matter over and It has been decided
that ] shall go 10 London and take
the credentials, II there Is anything
to IT,. well and good II there is not.
we Will OF course, be sorry but ] will
have a fine trip, anyway
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-05

various kinds Of preparations which seemed
to only make it worse. saw the advertise
ment OF Cuticura Soap and Ointment and
sent to my druggist for three cakes Of Cuti-
cura Soap and box of Cuticura Ointment.
washed my scalp with warm water strong
with the Cuticura Soap and dried, after
wards applying the Cuticura Ointment
working it in the scalp slowly with my
fingers. After using them for several days
my hair began TO stop coming out. Tho
dandruf all disappeared and in less than
four weeks a cure was accomplished per-
manently." (Signed) Miss Lucy May, Nov.
6, 1912.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment do so much
for pimples, blackheads, red, rough skins,
itching, scaly scalps, dandruff, dry, thin and
falling hair, Chapped hands and shapeles3
nails, that It is almost criminal not to use
them. Sold everywhere. Liberal sample of
each mailed free, with 32-p. Skin Book Adj
dress postcard " Cuticura. Dept. T, Boston"
b1-Men who shave and shampoo with Gu
ticura Soap will find it best for skin and scalp.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-05
RattlerS Attack
Men in Hay Field
When Farmers Near CordeIe Try to
Kill Snake Another Joins
in Fight.

CORDELE. oct 4-FightinG two
large rattleSnakes at the same time
was the experience of Ben WelChel
and other employees on the planta-
tsuu If =. W Cannon. near the city.
Mr. Welohel was moving hay when
NE discovered one Of the rattlers
caught TN the machine While he
and several negroes were killing it,
another one appeared in their midst
striking promiscuouSly and was not
suhdged and killed until Mr.. WelChel
had put several revolver shots in its
body. The ra,tlerS were six and
seven feet long and had seven and
eight Uattlcs.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-05
Methodist Laymen
Organize Union
Will Be Composed of Stewards in
Savannah and Affiliated
Churches.

SAVANNAH. oct 4-The Meth
odist Iaymen of Savannah have per-
fected plans for an organization
which has been contemplated for
some weeks. The name of the organ
ization is to be the Methodist Stew
ards Union of Savannah. This union
will include members from every
Methodist Church in the city, and also
from affiliated churches near Savan-
nah The officers of the new organ
ization will be n. b. F. Close, Wes-
/ NJ. Pagan. Trinity Church: L. c.
Bennett. Epworth Church, and O. B.
Perry. Thunderho't. vice presidents;
c. G. Mordecai. Grace Church, treas
urer.
The union will be made up of
charges. each church with pastor
being a charge. Each charge is rep
resented in the list of elective Off
GERS. In this way the board becomes
thoroughly representative. A charge
is the unit of organization.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-05
Claims Interest in
100000 Property
Action to Recover From Coast Line
Valuable Tract In Waycross.
Hard Legal Battle.

WAYCROSS, Oct. I'm view of
the preparations being made by at
torneys representing both the At
lantiC Coast Line and the plaintiff,
it seems that the unusual suit Of G.
\. Mcdonald VS.. the Coast Line for
possession Of a certain tract of land
in Waycross will be brought up at
the next session of Superior Court.
The land has been improved by the
Coast Line since the time Mcdonald
claims he secured an interest in it,
and estimates at one time figured
that the land and the improvements
would probably reach the valuation
of $4,000 coo. Evidence of a number
of witnesses has just been taken at
Valdosta. and it is evident that the
legal fight will be one OF the hardest
known in Ware County in years.