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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-01
GOODS IN STORAGE
STOLEN BY NEGRO
Police Arrest Man and Later
Take Wife and Mother-in-La
Also Into Custody.
Especial to The Times Dispatch.


Alexandria. Va. February cS.-Goods
In storage al the Mount Vernon Sta
lies valued NJ between 500 and $500.
were stolen by Roller Alexander. col
ored. IN employe OF the place. who
broke lock in order to gain entrance
Tho thefts have been going on for
many months.
The police last night arrested Alex
andcr and also his wife. Ophelia Alex
ander, and recovered most OF the loot.
In court to-day II WAS destined that
the officers recovered some of the plum
der At the home OF Alice Reddick, col
ored. mother ir-law OF Alexander and
the court held all three for the action
OF the grand jury, although Alexander
absolved his wife and mother in la w
from any blame.
Alexandria Division, No. l, Ancient
Order OF Hibcrnians, tomorrow will
receive a consignment OF shamrocks
from Ireland, which will he distributed
among the members of that orEaniza-
tion This order Will observe ST Fat
rick's Day, March Il, with musical
and literary entertainment at st. Mary's
Hall.
Members OF Fitzgerald Council, No
d5a, knights OF Columbus will to-mor-
row night attend the reception which
will be rendered President Taft at the
knights of Columbus Temple. in Wash
jngton. under the auspices of Potomac
Council, of WASHINGTON
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-01
MRS. GWATHMEY IS
. FORBIDDEN TO SAIL
She Must Remain and Give
Testimony in Bishop
Divorce Suit.
Especial to The Tilncs-Dispatch.l

Especial to The Times Dispatch
New York February 2S.-An order
from Justice Davis was served on Ntre.
J. Temple Gwathmey, wife OF tho for
mer president OF the New York Stock
Exchange. TO day, forbiddinc her sail
ing Tor Europe Tomorrow, as had been
planned Mrs. Gwatlmcy is the CO.
respondent named in tho divorce pro-
cecdings instituted by Airs. Abigail
Hancock Bishop against Cunningham
Bishop, the banker. and her testimony
is ardently desired by Mrs. Bishops
lawyers.
On the assumption that he was from
the Office Of her lawyers. tho proce SIS
server was admitted TO Mrs. Gwath-
mcY's apartments in the Gotham Hotel
this morning. He found the object OF
his search attired in ii gymnasium cos
tune Of sweater and boomers assidu-
uously mauling punching baE.
| rhrustinS the notice into her hand.
the young man beat q hasty retreat
for the elevator. which he reached just
three jumps ahead OF the furious per-
son whom lie had SO successfully
served"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-01
AFFIRMATIVE WINS DEpArr.
Annual Intcrsocicty Contest nj MnSsa.
nuftcn tcHdcmS.

Especial TO The Tiircs-DiSpatch
Woodstock. Ma. February 3S.-Thc
annual intcrsociety prize debate be
tween the Jefferson and Poe Literary
Societies OF Massanuttcn Academy was
held recently in LantZ Hall The hall
was decorated in the colors OF the two
societies. blue and white and orange
end maroon, each society taking
charge Of one -half Of the hall
The question discussed was: Re
solved. That the Constitution of the
United States should be amended, pro-
NAdlng for the recall OF Judges" Tho
Affirmative, represented by sherman
Ballard. Pctcrstown. w. Va; Paul T.
Stonosifer Mount Crawford and Fob
crt q. Nawtcr, GreenNille, W. Va, won
The debate. The negative debaters
were Wilmer IlcatwoIe. North River:
Jason j. Sperry WEIGH w Va, and
Charles Roller Woycr's Cave They
put up a splendid defense.
Robert {; NaWtcI' won tho gold sncdal
for the best ali-around dcbater. and
raul 7. Stoncsifcr received honorable
mention. The silk banner. the trophy
that is most highly coveted by both so
cictcs. goes to the Poc Society. 1t is
the cift Of Miss Fannie Coifman, of
Mount Crawford. q friend o. NlassauuL-
ten and OF a number of the boys who
were in the debate. y number OF Wis
itorS and out-of-tcwn alumni were
present 10 witness the chicf literary
contest OF the school year. Tho Judges
were DR.. Van Horne, ~ Woodstock.
Dr. HcrVin L. Boop. president OF East
oru College, Manassas and II. H. keis =
Ter, editor Of the Stra sbur- News.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-01
RICHARDSON CHARGED
WITH SERIOUS CRIME
8niIcd in sum of $1,000 for Appearance
Missionary Union
10 Meet.
Especial TO The Times Dispatch
ErHl rick ehIIrc "a EchrIIarA. 0s

Especial to The Times Dspatch.1
FrederlcksburC. Va, February 2s.-
Samuel r. Richardson was arrested
here. charged with a serious crime
against Mona Ball. Il young girl OF this
city. between fifteen and sixteen years
old. The arrest was made by Sergeant
j. c. Chichester, ana the accused was
taken before Justice Dannchl and bail
cd in the sum or 81. 900, with Captain
NJ. - Rowe as surety for his appear
ancc on Saturday, March !. TO answer
the charge. The girl is :, daughter Of
Mrs. Powell Ball. OF this city, who
makes the complaint. Mr. Richardson
is a widowcr more than forty years OF
age.
At meeting Of the BUSINESS Mcu's
Association held last night. it was de
cided TO contract with the Chautauqua
| Association for holding "A chautauuua
here for the week beginning May %.
| About thirty members signed for the
guarantee. and an additional twenty
names were secured to-day, making
fifty citizens who arc guaranteed for
the requisite number Of tickets to be
sold for the weeks engagement
: Mrs. Mamie Hunter Of Stafford Coun-
! ~. who is visiting relatives in Phil
adelphia, Was paralyzcd in that city
Yesterday, and her condition is very
serious. She is a daughter of the late
| L. c. l.. Moncurc. of Stafford. Her sis
I ter. Mrs. y. T. Chichester. of Stafford,
! left last night to he with her.
| The Womans Missionary Union. OF
East Hanover Prcsbytcry, will meet in
| the Presbyterian Church here ApriI
! 2 for two days session. Fifty-one
societies viii be represented The loca
/ missionary society is arranging for the
! entertainment Of the delegates.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-01
EsrArE no MISSIONS.
VIII Of Mrs. Mary w Gibson IiieJ for Fro
bntC at StuuntoD.

stanton, Va. February "S.-With the idea
of assisting after her death work In which
sic was actively interested during her life
time, Mrs. Mary Wallace Gibson. widow of
DR.. i. 81. Pierre Gibson. beuueathed the
larger portion of her estate to home AMI
foreign missions OF the Presbyterian Church.
After all debts arc paid under the terms;
OF tho VIII. which WAS prohatcd In tue Cor
poration Court. yesterday. tho sum OF $3.50 is
TO go 10 the 'rhorrrose Cemetery Company
Ia he held in trust. tho income thcrefronI
10 lao used pcrpctually in caring for the
toStator'S grave and monument.
The residue Of tho personal estate Is be
ducathod to tho executive committee of
the missions Of tho Presbyterian Church in
the United states incorporated under the
lass OF Georgia.. and the executive com
mittcc of the foreign missions OF tho church
tincorora tod under the laws OF Tennessee.
To he used for home mission work and for
cign mission work of such church. rcspcu-
lively.
Tho will directs that al, real estate be
sold and the proceeds divided in NO parts
ono part 10 bc divided in equal shares and
given 10 Tho committee on home and for
eiEn missions. Tho other part coes TO Her
bert ]. Taylor to he held trust for Mrs
Eibsons grandson. the income thercfrom to
be used for tho heirs benefit until he be-
comes OF age when tho principal Is TO he
turned over 10 him.
The estate Is worth probably 5I5 GOO. There
amount of $1,000. Tho real estate consists
of the homo property at Frederick and Au-
2usts streets. which is worth probably $40 =
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-01
BONDS DEFEATED
BY IS MAJORITY
Special Election Held in Pleasant
Grove District, Lunenburg
County,

Mehcrrin- Va. February os.-The
proposed bond issue of $4,000 in Pleas
ant Grove District, Lunenburs County.
for the permanent Improvement of
roads was defeated OF a special cleo
ton to-day by majority Of thirteen
votes The election aroused more in
'ercst than any other contest in a
number OF years, both sides having
waged strcnuous campaign. In the
two precincts of the district the vote
was as follows:
Meherrin Precinct--I3 for. As a gainst;
Pleasant Grove Precinct---66 for, 4s
against. Total votc-7o for, 92 against;
majority of Is against
In Plymouth District. where spe-
ciai election was also held to day on
the question OF issuinG $4,000 for
good roads, the bonds were authorized
by vote of 40 for to 10 against
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-01
TIME EXPIRES
Last Day for Corporations 10 File Fed
crnl Tax Returns.

When the Office of the United states
collector Of internal revenue closes this
evening nj o'clock all corporations
which have not iilcd their tan returns
For 1912 will AUTOMATICALLY become
llhnlc 70 penalties ranging from Slooo
30 $4,000. EctwCcn 600 and 100 corpn-
rationS up to last niChj had failed TO
have their blanks in the hands of tho
collector Nearly 5000 have complied
with the law
Although the time limit actually OK
pires tonight. concessions will he
made by the collector to corporal ions
unavoida bly, delayed in the return Of
their statements. Even on Monday the
collector Will receive and file reports
which the postal stamp shows To have
been mailed before IL o'clock tonight.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-01
SMALLPOX ACCOUNTS SETTLED.
Cost of Disease In Hallfnx Already
Reaches Nearly $1,000.

Special TO The Times Dispatch.1
Houston. Va, February 2s.--The Hal
flax Board OF Supervisors was in SEES
sion this week with all OF the mem
bers present Many road matters OF
minor Importance were discussed and
attended TO. a large number OF small
poN accounts presented by doctors,
merchants. nurses and others, and
amounting In the aggregate 20 S3I5
were paid. Up 10 the present date
tho county has paid nearly $1,000 on
account of the smallpox. and it is
estimated that before the summer this
disease will have cost IIalifax $1,000.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-01
WILL DECLARED VALID
Property OF Hanson VII; Go n, He
Intended.

Atlanta, Ga, February 2s.-ln 4 de-
cision handed down yesterday the State
Supreme Court declared valid the will
OF the late Major j. T.. Hanson, prcsl
dent of the Central OF Georgia Rail
road. disposing of an estate valued at
nearly sI.00o.000. The will had been
attacked by his daughter. Mrs. Fannie
Hanson White, and his daughter in
law. Mrs. Estelle &. Hanson, on the
ground that certain restrictions
against members Of their family who
had become members OF the theosophist
colony at Point Iona, Cal, were writ
ten under undue influence excrtcd by
another daughter. Mrs. Annie Hanson
Garrett
In the settlement Mrs Cora G.. Han
son. the widow, receives $4,000 in So
curitics. which is in the nature OF an
alimony settlement q 'raced in a sep
aration agreement CIV ted June 4. D 90S.
and which WAS to Dv in lieu of any
claims or interest in thc estate.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-01
AMERICANS ARE
HIGHLY PLEASED
They Expected to Be Annexed
After Inauguration of
Wilson.

Havana, February oS.-The Mayor OF
Isle OF Pines telcgraphs the govern
mont that Americans there are excited
ly joyful over the prospect of being
annexed to the United States. which
they confidently expect TO be brought
about shortly after March I The
Mayor asserts that this feeling has
prevailed since the recent visit Of Will
liam Jennings Bryan. II is learned
however. that Mr.. Bryan. although he
made several speeches there. did not
mention politics.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-01
c. 0. D. FEATURE ADDED
Order Putting u Into Effect Signed by
Post acknowledgements

Washington. February 2S.-On July
next the collect delivery feature
VIII be added 10 the parcel post SER
wee I'm order putting this into effect
mas neGn signed by Postmaster
Under the approved regulations. a
parcel bearing the required amount of
parcel post stamps may be sent any
where in the country, and the amount
due from the purchaser collected and
rcmitted by the Post Office Department.
The regulations provide that the par
cells must bear the amount due from
the addrcssee. and the collection will
be made. provided the amount Is moi in
excess of 500. The fee will be 10 cents.
TO DO affixed by the sender I'm parcel
post stamps This also VIII insure the
parcel to an amount not to exceed $50.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-01

election. There are Two names nov
before the people for the Democratic
Drimary-.IGmcs H. c. Grasty. who has
announced himself in favor OF submit
tins statewide prohibition, and vii
liam IT. East. who has been asked to
run, but who has net vet announced
his purpose or position, though he is
understood 10 favor submission.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-01
YOUTHS STORY CAUSES STIR.
Police 60 in Search of Crowd OF Maniacs
frNm McstCrn Slutr HnsniinI

stanton Va. February 2s.-ClaiminE that
he had been attacked bS,sa maniac who had
e knife. and that he had bccu thrown dow ii
= railroad crhankmcnt and generally muss-
I'd w. Hanger Gibson notified tho police las,
night thai the whole eighth ward Of the
Western stare liosrital had broken loose
simultaneously q small coorcd boy appeared
ana said that he had bc"n asked by asy-
iuni attendant TO summon the police.
Followed BY "A hiS crowd of mon Officers
Davis and ArGcnhriGht fastened IN the di-
recti"n OF the hospital expecting tc be
met at any second by whole army Of ui.Ir-
derous lunatics. Bleaching the asylum
grounds thcy looked about the premises. but
no sign OF any trouble could he found.
vas told ny telephone that the asylum
Watchmcn had visited all of tho bad wards
and had failed to find any patient missing.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-01
l,Goo PIECES or siIl> IN aurLr.
VIII BE Presented Ia President Elect npd
NilSop

Frcoericks burr. Va February "a ouilt
the work Of Charles Miller, " Philadclphia
a native or Germany, tut for over hale :,
century = citizen of this country. and fam d.
iiy OF this city. has been completed II lis
Intended as gift from Mr.. Miller to Prcs;-
den, elect and Mrs. Wilson. Il contains 900
patches of SILK, some in tho coicrs Of old
Glory others in the Princeton orange and
black a few in dark red and navy. the col
ors oil Germany. Typical OF the White House.
is attractive counter-descn In white
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-01
CELEBRATE ronrlErm ANNINEKsARY.
Reunion OF Members or iittrclI Family Near
SnI

Salem, Va. February 2S.-Mr. and Mrs. J.
7 Iittrcll very pleasantly celebrated the
fcrtieth anniversary nf their marriage. and
At the same time Mr.. Littrclrs siNty-Sccond
birthday, at their home near Salem Tuesday
night. The occasion Took the form OF fam =
iN reunion. all hut one OF their nine children
being present. together with their sons =
law and daurht crs-in law and grand In ildrcn.
\ huuntiful supper was served, and Mr.. and
Mrs. Iittrci We're the recipients NJ many
haudsoinc and useful presents. Those pres
cnt were Mr.. ana Mrs. II. u. Littrcll, MIR and
and Mrs. r. T. Iittrcll. MIR and Mrs. W. r.
littrcll. Mr.. and Mrs. a. l.. I.ittrclI. Mr. and
Mrs. W. i. Brubakcr Mr.. and Mrs. l.. ..
Gochcnour, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Akere. and
Miss Grace lijtrell.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-01
'nrBI.E LOST on BATTLEFIELD.
Restored to Son Of owner After Many

inson. OF this county. has recently come into
possession. through the efforts Of G. f. Al
wood. of Anamosn, Iowa. OF Bible which
ionGed To Mr.. Hobinsons father and was ios,
on the battlefield at Apponattox Courthouse
in April, lscJ. Tho name had become 50
faded that IL was not readable. hut on the
6yleaf was written the following: Should
die on the battlefield or ia hospital
please send this to my mother Mrs. G. y.
Robinson Washington. Wilkes County. Ga -
MI. Atwood had kept the book for a number
OF years. and wishing to restore /, to tic
original owners or their descendants. went
to the postmaster in his town. who comnn-
Dic2ted With the postmaster In Washing
tom Ca, through whom IL was learned tina,
sOmo OF the Eobinsons OF that State hao
come 10 Amherst County, Va. The postnias-
ter hero ~as written Ia, with vhn result that
w u. Robinson WAS located and the hook
delivered 10 him. he prizes II very highly.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-01
Short News Stories From All Over Virginia

Nh. Miller IS cighty-two years of age and
has made tho quilt ontircl. by hand since
Christmas. Mr.. Miller resided i'm Frcdcricks-
burg years ago and Is well known to many
citizens. lie visits here nearly every sum
mer. Mr.. Miller exhibited rcmarka bic
Quilt ~ the last Fredericksburg Fair which
attracted much attention. 1t was OF many
pieces and made entirely 10y hand by Mr..
Miller himself.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-01

Especial q Ihc 'Tmcs DISPATCH
stanton, Va, February :S.--William
V. Smiley graduate of the Virginia
Military Institute, has hccn reelected
superintendent OF roads OF Augusta
County. There was some opposition on
1iNe ground that The man elected should
hc q representative of the State High
way Commissioner.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-01
WILL BUILD NEW CHURCH.
Corinth Congregation Appoints Committee to
Have Matter IN Charge.

Especial Cable 10 The Times hi Spatch.
Hcathsville. Va. February 2s.--At a meet
ms of the hoard ~ trustees of Corinth NJ. l..
church. South held recently. IL was decided
Ia erect now church building ut once. Tile
present ono was built in 1856 Tho mc,uhcrs
OF the hoard verc constituted huldin &
committee. Tho members OF the COMMITTEES
arc Roy. J. Elmer Hcarn. president. James
;. HundcN. secretary, !. W. noubin. IL. NJ
Edwards. G. 4. Bray Everett ~ Bray Al
win G. Crowthcr. William -. Cooknan. John
II. ENMarLia end Howard w. OIL
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-01
ONE NAN K,LLs ANOTHER.
Old GrudGc Breaks ont In Commissary
at NOriOn.

Especial TO The Times Dspatch]
Norton. Va, February 2S.-Fraull
Wilson this afternoon shot and prob
ably fatally wounded Pearl Verbal in
the commissary Of the Norton Coal
Company. Wilson fred three times,
each shot taking effect. and two of
them being serious Both men have
been employed by tho Norton Coal Co
The foundation for the shooting was
an old srudGc. Wilson has been APP
pretended.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-01
NOT IN RACE ron RE-ELEcrroN.
TcmpIctop. OF wnynesboro. and kcmp-
CT. of Stauntou, Mnkc Announcements,

Especial TO The Times Dispatch
stanton, Va, February 2S.--Jamcs
T. Tcmplcton. of Waynesboro. and
James Il. kcmper. OF Stanton, mem
hers OF the House Of Delegates for
two terms, announce In q card that
they viii not be candidates for re-
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-01-09
What the
Railroads
Are Doing

Hoping to rival in power the inter-
state commerce commission in investi-
cations of schedules and suspension
of proposed rates, the state railroad
commission petitions the legislature in
its report to that body. This is one of
lengthy list Of recommendations that
are made to the lawmakers. The re-
port shows in detail the work of the
commission in the last year.
Oregon railroad revenues in the last
year have diminished $1,S00,000, ac-
cording to the report Orders issued
from the commission which have
brought on a drop in the revenues of
the roads is given as one cause for the
decrease while a decrease in traffic
is named as another cause. Freight
revenues of all roads in the last year
sum up to the extent Of $12,4S9, $40.
Oregons state business amounted to
$4,494,7S7, and her interstate business,
$1994,55S. The passenger business
brought a total of $12,O13,226, Of which
the state business was SS 232, ,22O, and
the interstate business, $3,7SO,OO5.
Miscellaneous Revenue.
All other train revenue sums up
$1,179,SS1, and all other transporta-
tion revenue, $269,173. Aside from
train and transportation revenues the
receipts from all other operations to-
tailed $391024, Oregon's total operat-
ing revenue was $26,347646 the state
business being 1851 ,391, and the in
terstate business $11,951,7S1.
A recapitulatlon of all the roads
with reference to opers ting expenses
shows the following figures
Maintenance Of ways and structures,
$3,41S,59O; maintenance Of equipment
50 61O,251; traffic expenses, $6O2,697;
transportation expenses, $S,555,S43;
general expenses, $l,199,OOS. The to-
tai operating expenses for Oregon are
given as $16,3S6,376. The states net
operating revenue was $0,961,27O.
Thirty Per Cent Tax Increase.
The report shows an increase of 30
per cent in the amount of taxes paid
by railroad companies in Oregon over
the 1911 payment. For 1912 the taxes
amounted to $2,O14 $50, and for 1911,
$l,5OO,OOO. Minus the taxes the net
operating revenues in Oregon were
$7946,5S7.
The amount Of freight handled in
the state has fallen off in the year just
closed. The total number Of ton miles
Of freight handled in 1912 was $685.
5SS,392, In 1911 the figures were 97S,-
76O,46O. The decrease was 100000
ton miles.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-01-09
First Annual Meeting of the National
Chamber Of Commerce.

Washington, Dec. 31.-President and
Mrs. Taft will entertain at the White
House January % the delegates and
ladies attending the first annual con-
vention Of the Chamber of Commerce
of the United States Of America. The
entertainment will take the form of a
reception and afternoon tea.
The annual meeting will last three
days, January 21 to 23, and will come
in the midst Of the tariff hearings be-
fore the ways and means committee.
Therefore, in addition to the delegates
expected, there will be a large num-
ber Of business men in Washington in
terested in this movement to bring
the judgment of the organized business
forces of the country to bear upon the
business problems of the nation. One
of the great subjects taken up at the
annual meeting, at the instance Of the
Merchants Association OF New York,
the Manufacturers Association of
Beaver County, Pa, and the National
Association of Tanners, is that Of a
permanent tariff commission.
Great interest attaches to this first
annual convention for the Chamber of
Commerce of the United States is
just eight months old, having grown
out Of the national commercial confer
ence, called to meet in Washington last
April. The officers and directors then
chosen have within less than a year
made the chamber power in the busi-
ness affairs Of the nation. The need
of a Chamber of Commerce of the
United States was seen before even
the constitution of the United States
was written. In 1888 Pelatiah Webster
outlined the place Of such an Crganlza-
tion, yet only in 1912 did 1t become q
fact, The rapid growth of the recent
past indicates how decided a need this
organization will fill. Two hundred
and thirty-five business organizations
are now united in one
The first annual banquet will be held
January 22. President Taft will be the
principal speaker. The guests Of the
convention will be heads Of depart
ments and congressional leaders. The
Chamber of Commerce is non partisan.
1t is an organized endeavor to render
available for congress and the govern
ment the opinion of the business in
terests Of the nation.