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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-14
CITIZENS COUNSEL
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danger the health and morals Of the
community.
Judge southali held the indictment
10 be not specific, as was argued by
Harry Nj Smith, Jr., and Hill Carter
for the defense yesterday and TO fail
To show how the girls by walking on
the road could communicate disease.
as the third count alleged.
MAY BE Tried on These.
The two remaining counts OF the in
dtctment those in which demurrer
was overruled. and ON which the case
win he tried In the event of failure
of the grand jury to find new indiCt-
ment Tuesday. are in substance;
The second count--That the Virginia
Home and Ipdustrisl School for 'iirls,
being authorized under It's charter TO
receive and take into and IN its care.
custody and control vicious and moor
rigihle females, and being charged
with the duty of combining, segregat-
ing, disciplinng and properly man
aging said females, and ncing the
owner Of a certain tract 81 land In
Chesterfield county Va, n"Er to the
village of Bon Air, on which property
it assem- bled. collected and maintained
the females 30 committed, did, on the
Sth day OF August, l9l3, and on divers
other days before and since that time
within the last twelve months, unl1w-
fully suffer and permit certain vicious
and incorrigible females to be at
liberty and to be and go at large,
without restraint and free from the
control OF suitable. proper aud SUM-
clent attendants. in and along the
roads and highways of Chesterfield
county, and In and upon the prop
erty and private grounds of divers
persons use aud employ violent, lewd,
Iascivious. Immoral, unchaste, obscene
and indecent language and otherwise
to mlshenave and thereby to disturb
the peace. happiness, comfort and
pleasure Of persons residing" near the
home.
Assault Fourth Charge.
The fourth count, after similar
preamble brings the count Il the dare,
August sth, alleges the home did jim
lawfully create and cause comm on
nuisance by permitting divers females
of immoral obscene, iewd, lasctvious,
indecent, unchaste and violent habits,
conduct and conversation 10 be at
large on the roads OF the county and
private property Of the citizens and
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-14

siderable discussion was offered by
Rev. RI NJ. Maxey and others. 1t is
proposed therein that the office OF the
Sunday school secretaryshtp be
abolished and in lieu thereof that the
presiding elders be instructed to give
special attention to the Sunday. school
work on at least one OF their quarterly
rounds The matter was referred to
the Sunday school committee and
when it is reported for action on the
floor of the conference a lively dis
cussion Is likely to follow, a5 strong
opposition will develop both in the
committee and in the conference to
the discontinuance Of this Office.
Papers OTered.
Rev. r. NJ. Maxey offered paper
proposing to abolish the office Of ~ 's-
sionary secretary and suggesting that
the presiding elders give one service to
each charge in the district to special
" stressing the subject of missions and
the same was referred for considera-
ton to the board Of missions.
A paper adopted by the Lynchburg
preachers meeting and offered by Rev.
w. a. Cooper was referred to the com
mittee on memorials. This paper re-
quests the general conference to re-
move such disabilities from women
members of the church as forbid their
enjoyment of equal rights and priv
leges with the male members. Another
discussion will be precipitated when
this resolution comes to the confer
ence for final action.
The following young men passed ex-
aminations in the class of the first
year and were advanced to the calss
of the second year: A. w. Linthicum,
e. c. Bell, w A. Orser, r. d. Steph-
ems. f. w England The following
were continued in class of first year
r. V. Harlow. T. G.. Laughlin and w
T. Province. Rev. H 2. Balderson
was transferred 10 the Montana con-
ference and Rev. II. V. Owen was dis
continued at his own request and the
presiding elders were empowered to
employ MIN as a supply
The class of the fourth year was
called and these young men were con-
tinued in that class: Granville Burruss
+. W. Elliott, s. f. Lucas. w. j.
Watt
Starke Jett, j. w Marsh and s. l.
Dumville passed approved nina e
tons and were elected 10 elders or
ders.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-14
BRYAN TO ADDRESS
STATE EDUCATORS

Especial to The Richmond Nirginian.)
WASHINGTON, D. C., Nov. ID
Secretary William Jennings Bryan to-
day advised Representative Carter
Glass that he viii accept the invitation
rendered by T.. c. Glass, superintend-
ent of the Lynchburg public schools
yesterday to make an address before
the State Educational association al
Lynchburg on Thanks iving eve.
As an extreme mark of his appre-
citation OF the invitation and pleasure
at being able TO accept he will make
two addresses ono in the afternoon
and another in the evening. He has
not announced the subjects of his
address.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-14
sonfhern Eagle Screams.

MEXICO CITY. Nov. l3.-~The news
that President Wilson Is asking the
powers To support him in his pro-
iect Of a financial boycott against
Mexico. has aroused anger in all
quarters here Most ~ the newspapers
use the most insulting epithets in
referring to President Wilson
La Noticiosa, which is believed 10 be
a government organ, says.
New York newspapers say that
President Wilson has "A course of
action outlined which he could not
abandon If he would. because the in
serests which dominate him would not
permit him TO do SO. In view Of the
fact tina; General Huerta's last answer
defined the status quo, President VIII
son has had recourse to the boycott
"'Posterity viii call him the vulture
of the noFjn, because he intends TO
violate the sacred law Of nations In
order to seize our splendid national
wealth. which he covets. We are re-
solved 10 defend ourselves even against
destiny"
The press generally ridicules the
idea ST the United States conquerinE
Mexico, but la Tribuna calls upon all
Nexicans 10 abandon their quarrels
and unite to save the country from
The precipice toward which IL is being
dragged.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-14
BANK COMMITTEE
IS EVENLY DIVIDED
SIX MEET IN ONE ROOM AND
SIN MEET IN
OTHER.

WASHINGTON, Nov 13.-~The
| banking and currency compittee of
the senate broke in halves today six
members continuing their regular ses-
sions in one room, while six Of the
seven Democrats who have adhered
to the administration currency plan
held a meeting elsewhere. Senator
Hitchcock met with the five Repub-
licans. The Republicans and Sena
tor Hitchcock contend they are pur-
suing the regular course of legisla-
tive procedure, ard WILL in due time,
make a report to.the senate on bin
embodying practically all the amend
rnents agreed to in the full banking
and currency committee This bill
probably viii be signed by all the
Republicans, and senator Hitchcock,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-14

~nce with Carransa, and hts plans Tor
continuing the discussion.
H~fore pledgtng it's support TO Car :
rama the administration 10 demand
ing OF him promises that he VIII 40
those things which the presidents con-
aemnation OF Huerta make essential re-
nuirements Of any government which
IL 10 receive the endorsement OF the
washington administration.
Thai is. Carransa Will be required 10
nacsre himself to observe all the pro-
visions u the Mexican constitution.
The belief in washington tonight IS
mat Csrranza has given his pledge To
these requirements as a condition OF
recetvin9 the support OF Washitlstou
In his campaign against PRESIDENT
Hue~ta y is the Impression mere also
tsat Ca.rs1-4a has repilcd IN saoh a
wny he .!.atIy "a encourage fresi~
ssn, wilson ia ihc hope that the con-
stfs,,i{rsaitsrs leader offers the means
~ aafs4,irr the situation in Mexico
w3tbrt.t tnvolviug the United states IN
a eonRsat 81 force.
Reraf+s received here today through
ofTjsail channels indicated that
Huer+a had been missing in the VeH-
scan eapital and there were roin'is
that ;hiS circumstance also had con
frihutaa 70 the presidents bunyaucN
tt
slenar try1sut's dispatches contained no
eeTan,ert On the report q the disap-
neararc,. There is 80 doubt that the
administration would be pleased ana
REFLEX 81 bey 1ud measure u Huerta
would slip away quietly from the scene
But chose familiar with the habits Or
The provisional president '"ntehoeo
that his absence from HON and his
a{f9cs vas not Surprising,
Rear Admiral Pousch on the battle
ship Louisiana, al TuxpaIn. reportea
today hat NfIeeu Americans and four
other foreigners. including two women
and four children. among whom were
the family ~ United State Consul
Payne. HAD taken refuge on the war
shlp The admiral said there was no
ln1ln e6lats danger to foreigners, or
their property. the tederals remaining
in possession II tho town.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-14

university should he extended to the
other half of the youth of the State,
half which is ready and eager for
these advantage
The move for cooperative educa-
ton has been sanctioned by the uni
versity authorities, and endorsed by
President Wilson and Armstrong Cor
don, rector of the university as We'll
as many Of the foremost educators OF
the country and abroad. Mrs Nun
ford stated In closing her lecture,
that she did not consider 1t necessary
to answer the statements made in OPP
position To the move that Co-opera-
tive education would interfere with
the moral conditions of the university.
or that II would lower the intellectual
standard in view of the letters from
several college heads which she read
before the convention.
While most OF the time OF the ses-
etit.se- s~se- teIset,-ttf,- 1c cfccttor,
of officers. and the completing OF the
amendments TO the constitution lers
over from the morning session some
time was devoted TO new business
This consisted chiefly in considering
the marking OF historic spots in vari-
GUS sections Of the State.
The Morning Session.
At the morning session most of the
conventions time was occupied with
the consideration of amendments and
the revision OF the bylaws a lengthy
report made by Mrs. w Samuel
Goodwin, Of Emporia, was read. and
she was given a rising vote Of thanks
for her efforts The work of revision
was carried through as speedily as
possible. and after considerable head,
way had been made 1t was decided IL
hear Mrs Shackelford's report on heI
work In securing books for the H.
brary In Continental hall. Washing.
ton Mrs Smoot described the fur
nishings OF the Virginia room there
and Mrs. Nash told Of the society's
efforts to have the proposed new for
at Cape Charles named in honor Of
Commodore Maury.
Mrs Block. national chairman OF
the liquidation and endowment fund
was one of the most distinguished
visitors at the morning session, anC
addressed the convention on the ne.
cessity Of clearing the debt on tbs
magnificent hall erected by them ir
Washington.
Mrs w. c. Marshall. of stanton
was granted the floor Just before ad.
journment Of the session, and urged
the delegates to see that the balance
due for the Virginia room be made
up this year. She also gave a detailed
account Of the money already re
ceived for this purpose,
Following the conclusion Of hel
speech the session adjourned.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-14
WOMAN IS GORED
TO DEATH BY COW

Especial to The Richmond Virginian,)
RALEIGH, n. e, Nov. 13--Near Dur
ham this evening Mrs. ]. d. Fletcher,
wife of the farm demonstration Of
Durham county, was gored to death
by n cow
The tragedy occurred In Oak Grove
township. six miles east of Durham
and the discovery of the dead body
was the first intimation of the de-
plorable occurrence.
Mr., Fletcher was not at home at
the time. having gone to attend eN-
ercises at a neighbornE SCHOOL,
The superstition is that Mrs Fletcher
had gone to the barn to do the even
ings milking and was attacked and
killed while in the barn
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-14
LEGISLATURE MUST
TAKE NEXT STEPS
WILL he ASKED TO AUTHORIZE
AMALGAMArroN OF MEDI-
CAL SCHOOLS.
ALL AP PROVE 1T
JOINT COMMITTEE BACKED nv
PUBLIC IN RECON- MENDiNG
REMOVAL OF UNIVERSITY
MEDICAL COLLEGE HERE.

Passage Of an enabling act by the
state Legislature viii he necessary In
order To make amalgamauon of the
Medical College Of Virginia and the
medical department Of the University
~ Virginia effective. when the move
is approved by the general Assem- bly,
the amalgamation with he made.
1t is a Significant fact that SO far In
the meetings Of the respective boards
and joint committee, there has been
practical unanintty as To the necessity
Of tho union II is believed that the
alumni Of both institutions Will sup
port this progressive step with loyalty
and enthusiasm. and that another
year will see = greater state medica!
college in Richmond.
4 report to the effect that the
medical department OF the University
of Virginia would probably be re-
moved Ia Richmond was confirmed
yesterday However. II Is stated. the
report that a large sum from outside
sources fer endowment is without
foundation.
Years In the Making.
The present negotiations for the
union Of the medical school at Rich
mond is the outcome OF years or
thought and work on the part Of the
people of Virginia owing 20 the ahun-
CAM ciillhai t''%eee' "a tno
- ~, ,3,o ,,yo h,e
sIi'ia l>io "a sii
be centered in Richmond.
The negotiations began few weeks
| ago IN an ihtoIHla' way, . NV ,,l,.I
~ LUZ ~ ~ r',,,.,'g,ya ~ (an.
He'u' Ca'iso ~ tile ~, F'9 80,
Slaerihe in'7 MATE ai,H "a 49, -! ~,
! Hlitlee was 4Ppo'it'"u W Ia ~
+ union a 'lse',ne va eel -, - -,
aodiorluih 81 Inc , 'ell.' 9o'' 80,
/ November ga, ne '9l.'''.'',' ~
( tne ioVal F"IIeEe 20 =, -, -
hVITlSt tIid'' mai q" -. '''''sf' - = =,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-14

engage in violent and threatening Ian
guage and ito assault. strike. beat
and wound divers citizens of this
1 Commonwealth" and to make loud
noises and otherwise misbehave.
There was marked similarity In all
four of the counts.
| Today when the courts opinion,
sustaining the demurrer as to two
counts and overruling as TO the other
two. was heard. the defense was OF
the belief the counts and 4 would
/ no. stand before a jury in trial.
The prosecution must now, IL the
grand jury falls to indict anew, rely
upon these counts TO secure a convic-
! ton.
Agree on Special Term.
The case will not he tried until some
time in January and perhaps not then.
Though Mr.. Justis told the court the
prosecution would be ready to go on
with the trial at this term of court on
an amended Indictment after tn"
grand jury again considers the case,
counsel for the defense declared their
appointments were such they Will be
busy elsewher during the remaindr of
this month and In December,
Mr.. Carter at this point raised some
thing more than a. smile when he
stated the prosecution found itself in
after II had declared its preparedness
for trial
Commonwealth Attorney Hobson
asked the court IL IL could grant a
special term In January for the trial
of the case. There was no objection
on the part of the defense, ard the
court stated II will sit in special ses-
sion in January
Witnesses Recognized.
The Commonealth's witnesses were
caAed and recognized for their APP
pearance before the grand jury Tues
day morning at 1890 O'Clock and
court adjourned
Expecting the trial would begin to-
day with the selecting Of "A jury and
that some OF the witnesses would be
heard "a number Of persons who have
been attracted by the interesting fea-
turs of the case, the prominence Of
the members of the defendant execu~
tive committee, the Calibre of legal
talent secured by both sides and the
evident determination of each to fight
the case to the limit, gathered at the
little courthouse this morning.
When the abrupt halt came there
appeared there was some d'sappoint-
ment on the part OF the visitors.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-14
o,Shnnghnessy HopCfnl.

MEXICO CITY, Nov ~ ~-Chargee
fAratreS Nelson OShaurhncSsy said
tonight to the Suns correspondent
that he was hopeful of being able 70
STRIVE at satisfactory solution Of the
ANTIQUITIES between the Jnitod states
md Mexico within short time.
The American charge said that he
rad been reliably Informed that CON
-ress will meet on Saturday. bat Will
nos organize or~otheswise attempt to
legislate,
The Suns correspondent has strong
reasons to believe that Mr.. DShaugh
messy will promptly force Huerta u
arrive at a showdown.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-14
COLONEL HONOKS
ARGENTINE PATRIOT

BUENOS AYRES, Nov. l3.--Colonel
Roosevelt visited the Cathedral here
today and placed flowers on the tomb
of San Martin, the Argentine patriot
He had luncheon with the minister Of
public instruction. He said he was
very much impressed with the peo-
pie, government and army of the re-
public. He has received many invita-
tons to extend his stay here to a
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-14
Turco-Greek Treaty signed.

ATHENS. Nov. lathe Turco-
Greek treaty ending the Balkan war
was signed today after pickering which
lasted for several weeks. and threat
ened to bring about new war.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-14
ROYAL SOCIETY MEDAL
TO TELEPHONE INVENTOR

LONDON. Nov. lathe gold medal
~ the Royal society was conferred TO
day en- Dr. Alexander Graham Bell In
recognition Of his inventions, notably
that Of the telephone.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-14
The Weather

virginla--Unsettled Friday and Sat
urday with occasional local rains, light
variable Ninds.
North Carolina~-Falr Friday war
aer near the coast Saturday fair light
10 moderate south winds.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-14
CHARGE WHOLESALE

Continued from First Page)
Delaware City press. (Delaware City, Del.) 1913-19??, 1913-07-25
DEFINING A PROMOTER.

"See dat man ovur dar, Henry?''
"Yas. What OBJ itP"
"Dat man am a p'omotuh."
"P'omotuh? What you'all call a
p'omotuh?"
"Whah, Henry, yo' mean tell me
dat you don't know de differation OBJ
de word 'p'omotuh'P''
"No-don't."
"Den Anil tell you'all, Henry. A
p'omotuh am a man who sells some
thing he habben't got to somebody
rho doesn't wan it."
Delaware City press. (Delaware City, Del.) 1913-19??, 1913-07-25

Lieut.. and Mrs. Deans, anC
Lieut.. Singles, have gone to For
Niagara, where Lieut.. Single,
and Lieut.. Deans will take par
in the revolver competition.
Mrs. Singles and son will visit
relatives during Lieut.. Singles
absence
The dredge Republic of the
American Dredging Co., is dig
ging a channel from the main
ship channel to Fort Mott wharf
and this will permit the Steam
er General Howe to go to Fort
Mott at any stage of the tide,
which heretofore could not be
done on account of the shallow
ness of the water at low tide.
The Presbyterian Sunday school
held its annual picnic at Augustine
Beach Thursday, July "a. Wagons,
carriages and aitomobiles conveyed
the party to the beach, where boun.
tiful luncheon was served at noon.
The children were Tiled up first, alter
which the older folks dispatched the
balance with an alaclity that was sur
prisng. So far, everything had gone
merrily as marriage bells, hut IN the
afternoon a copious rain played ravoc
with the summer toggery ofthe ladies
and the party liked for home in a
rathe bedraggled condition. Not
outstanding this annual wetting, The
picnic was Il great success. The
country needed the rain and the pic
nicers were none the worse for the
drenching
Delaware City press. (Delaware City, Del.) 1913-19??, 1913-07-25
Don t Miss

Our Cleanup Summer Sale on
Mems and Boys Wear.
Mems Suits, $3.50 to $22. so.
Boys Suits, 1915 to SLIPS.
Little Boys S2.25 to $3.50.
Wash Suits, 75c to $3.75.
Mems Trousers 5000 to 81 so.
Working Trousers, ST and $3.50.
Boys Trousers, ST 90 to 50.
Little Boys SOC to $3.50.
Straw Hats ! Price
Now SOC to $3.50
Genuine Panamas, at So So S4
and SIS.
Were IS to $40.
Low Shoes, ID Off.
Bargains and Best Styles in Sum
mer Shirts, Ties, Underwear
Caps, Grips, Bags and Suit Cases.
Closed Thursday afternoon at
| O'clock.
n s'sss.i MULLINS s Clothing
Best WILMINGTON Shoes
Delaware City press. (Delaware City, Del.) 1913-19??, 1913-07-25
LODGES.

The regular monthly commune
cation of Jackson Lodge No. 10 A.
+. & A. M. will he holding ON the
first Tuesday of next month.
Old Glory Council No. II j, o.
U. A. NJ. meets every Thursday
evening.
Delaware City X. g. L. meets
every Monday evening at Eagles
Hall, above Cofer's Hardware.
Patrick Henry Lodge No. IL [
o. o. f. meets every Wednesday
in their Temple. Corner End and
Jefferson SITS.
Get your printing done at the
Press office.
Delaware City press. (Delaware City, Del.) 1913-19??, 1913-07-25
FALSE ECONOMY.

The Manageable senior partner
wants us to find berth for that son
of his. He says he doesn't expect the
house to pay him anything SO there'll
be saving there.
The Superintendent don't see
it. Of course we'll have to hire 4
man to do the work.-Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
Delaware City press. (Delaware City, Del.) 1913-19??, 1913-07-25
STEAMBOATS,
WILSON LINE TO PHILA


Passengers and Freight.
Leave Fourth St. Wharf, Wilm.
daily including Sundays for Phila.
and Chestnut st. Wharf, Phila.,
for Wilmington, at 7.30, 900,
1890 a. M, II o'clock noon, 80,
800, AIS, 600, 700, $50 and
$50 p. nj.
FARES On Saturdays, Sundays
and Legal Holidays, between
Wilmington and Philadelphia,
one way 80 cents; round trip SOC.
On all other days special one-day
limited ticket, one way IS cents;
round trip IS cents.
Delaware City press. (Delaware City, Del.) 1913-19??, 1913-07-25
LOCALS

Dr. Flelden's parents of Fal
River, Mass, are visiting him.
Major j. P. Tracey has gone
to Fort Totten for maneuvers.
Capt. Menges, Dist. Q. M. visit
ed Wilmington OH last Saturday
Captain Edwards has a fine
Jersey family COW for sale cheap.
adv.
Miss Gertrude Sadler enter
tanned a porch party y on
Monday evening.
Mr.. John Cook, visited his
daughter Mrs Acker, at Fort Mott
on last Saturday.
Mr.. Frank Reybold, who was
quite i'll last week, is able to be
at the Post Office.
Lieut.. Ashbridge and Miss
Isabelle Reybold spent Satur-
day in Wilmington.
Miss Mabel Wilson of Phila-
delphia is visiting her cousin,
Mrs. Edwin c. Reybold.
Mr.. Robert Sadler, Jr., is
spending the week with Mr..
CORTLAND Clark and family.
Mrs. Minnie Nelson and
daughter of Salisbury, Md, are
visiting Miss Nellie Davidson.
Miss Mary Mcconnell who
has been visiting at Ocean City,
N. j., returned home on Tues.
Mrs. Densmorc, who has been Wis
iting her parents, Rev. Dr. and Mis-.
Rusbridge left Friday for Atlantic
City,
Mrs. Frank Reyhold enter
tanned her sister, Mrs. Charles
Everett and daughter Marion
this week.
The Episcopal Sunday School
went to Augustine Beach on
their annual picnic, Thursday,
July Oath.
We are glad to say that Mr..
John Davidson, who has been
very i'll at his home, is some
what better.
Mayor and Mrs. Harrison
Howell of Wilmington paid a
short visit to friends at the Bank
on Sunday.
Miss Marjorie Cullison left
here on Wednesday and will
spend a short time in Roxbor-
ough, Pa. \
Miss Elizabeth Greed, who
has been visiting her mother,
Mrs. Ida Creed, has returned to
Philadelphia.
H. c, Clark, the popular con-
tractor, is making rapid progress
with the curbing and paving on
Clinton Street.
RUFUS Yearslry's little girl Edna,
fell on the fl ;or of the dancing hall
at Augustine Beach Thursday, injur,
ing her left arm.
Samuel Hicken has been very
busy wedding his garden since
his return from an extended
visit at Ocean Grove.
Mr.. and Mrs. Laurie Mifflin
of Philadelphia, paid a short
visit to her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Philip Hines.
MIR. and Mrs. John Money OF
Philadelphia who have been Wis
iting relatives here, returned
home on Sunday.
Mr.. Robert III. Sadler and
family of Laurel, Md, are visit
ing Mr.. ]. E. Sadler and daugh-
ter, Miss Gertrude.