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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-16
81 AVER OF STEVENS
HELD FOR GRAND JURY

man. ut was about 5 80. Thomas
was sitting in the door by the window
near my uncle in the kitchen. Leroy
Stevens was not in the kitchen, but in
Stevens shoot at Mr.. Thomas. Thomas
did not get up. ] did not see the pistol.
Claims Self Defense.
vigorously asserting that he acted in
self-defense, Robert l.. Thomas took the
witness stand at the District morgue
to-day and described in detail to the
coroner's jury the circumstances lead
ing up to the killing by Thomas of
Roomie Stevens in the Stevens home
at Takoma Park Monday evening.
Thomas asserted that he did not shoot
until Stevens had put q bullet into his
cheek and also shot his wife, Mrs.
Evelyn Stevens.
Monday" said Thomas. and then
went down town to resign my position
because my life had been threatened
I told my employer about Stevens
having threatened me and we had
long talk about the matter. I then
took my tools and went back to
Takom2.
Mrs. Stevens met me at the door.
MIR. Stevens is back she said. Have
you got your revolver think you had
better get it; you will need it
II went to my room and took the
revolver from between the mattresses
OF my bed where ! kept it hid. ! put
it in my right hand trousers pocket
then went to the kitchen and COM
menced reading a pamphlet which /
took from my pocket. a minute or 40
later Mr.. Stevens came into the kitchen
Hello Uncle Roomie.' 1 said, and he
said, Hello Bob
He sat down on a bench for
moment and then came over to my
chair and asked me If had been spying
on him. / said, No. sir and he went
away. The next thing ! knew I felt
something Craze my cheek and fell to
the floor. / drew my revolver and be-
gan firing. After that / don't know
exactly what happened OF how many
times I fred"
Leroy Stevens. the young son OF
Roomie Stevens. said he was not sur
prised to learn that there had been
trouble. He said his father had told
him that he had ordered Thomas to
stay away from the house for fear his
home would be broken up
My father told me that Thomas said
TO him it wasn't his intention TO break
uD any home"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-16
CATHOLICS FAVOR
NEW CALENDAR
Plan Suggested in Rome Would
Put Easter Always on
Same Day.

washington. January ls.-Catholic
Church officials in Washington are
in favor of remodeling the Gregorlan
calendar in accordance. with the plan
proposed in Rome, weekly magazine
published in the Eternal City for
Enelish-speaking priests. provided the
support OF the vatican can be gained
for IL.
II think the proposed change is a
good thing" says the Rev. Ignatius
Fealey, rector of st. Josephs Church
There are a number of good points In
its favor, and II would bring Easter
around at the same time every year
This Is something the Church should
strive for. and 1 would not be surprised
TO find that it will End favor in the eyes
of the Vatican.
The plan is proposed by Father
Gabrielle Nahspetian, of Venice, and II
divides the year into 80 days and then
into twelve months of thirty days each
He disposes Of the extra five days by
adding one to the last month of each
ouarter-March. June, September and
December.
The remaining day he inserts between
December 81 and January {, and he
suggests that it be observed as old
Year" lust as at present we celebrate
New Year.
As Father Nahapetian starts his year
on Sunday, Christmas Day would fall
on Sunday. April he fixes as Palm
SUNDAY and April as Easter Sunday
The only difficulty is that every leap
year Easter falls on day which Is
not Sunday
He disposes of this difficulty by plsc-
ing the 365th day in Leap Year after
ApriI 7 and makes it Easter Sunday,
and leaves April that year as an
ordinary Sunday This would give an
extra rest day every four years
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-16

London. January l5.-The Balkan
kingdoms have not weakened IN their
determination TO reopen the war unless
Turkey accepts their terms quickly.
In Difference to the powers they may
Withhold the execution of their resolve
o few days longer than seemed likely
yesterday.
They wish the world TO know that
their policy is unchanged. AS allies,
they inaugurated the doctrine OF the
Balkans for the Balkan people at
time when it appeared almost presump-
tuous folly to the great nations OF
Europe, and they declare now that they
propose to maintain the right which
their united armies won to be con-
sidered O great independent nation and
manage their own diplomacy according
to their own views of what their ma
tional interests demand
They assert that their diplomatic
course is q straightforward and frank
one. and. while willing TO concede
brief period of delay for Turkey
answer, il is not with a view of re-
Stunning negotiations on mooifed basis:
When on Decem Der .. they presented
their terms, the Turks. in their charac-
teristic way. thought the allies were
bluffing, and in turn presented, on
December %. counter proposals which
failed to take into account the war and
proposed the re-establishment OF the
situation as il was before hostilties
These counter proposals the allies re-
jected as unacceptable and undis-
cussa BILE
Since then the Balkan States have
not changed their terms one lota, whiie
the Turks have reached all along the
line except On the questions of Adria-
NOBLE and the Aegean Islands The allies
have adopted an attitude of stern firm
ness to convince Turkey that no alter
native is possible for the conclusion OF
peace. but the acceptance of their orig
inaI conditions. but in so doing they
have not wished to hurt the suscepti-
bilities of the powers or ALLEVIATE their
sympathies. They gave this as reason
for thier decision to await patiently
the result of the note of the powers to
Constantinople. which may take any of
the three following forms:
First-Turkey, refusing iatly 10 fol-
low the advice of Europe
Second-Turkey. giving an incon-
elusive answer with the object OF furth-
er postponing a decision. and.
Third-Turkey asking for con-
tinuation of the peace negotiations here
on a new proposal. which might pro-
vide for the preservation of Adrianople.
but the cismantling of its Notifications
and q pledge under guarantee OF the
powers not to attempt any work in the
future on the Notifications of the town
should Turkey refuse to follow the
advice OF the powers or give an evssive
answer. the allies viii carry out their
plan already announced and ask for
the convocation OF the conference. At
which they will officially break on
Negotiations. Then will come denun-
cation OF the arrnistice. II Turkey
offers a new proposal. the Bulgarian
delegation. having precise instructions.
viii insist upon its claim for Adrianople:
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-16
STRIKE BALLOT
WILL BE TAKEN
Efforts to Settle Dispute Be-
tween Railroads and En-
ploycs Fail.

New York. January 5.-Eforts to
mediate the dispute between the East
ern railroads and the Brotherhood of
Locomotive Firemen and Engineers
over demands of the roads hremen for
increased wages and better working
conditions have failed and a strike bal
lot has been ordered.
Chas. p. NELL. United States Com
missioner of Labor. and Martin A.
Knapp, presiding judge of the United
states Commerce Court, have been
acting as rnediators under the Erdman
act. Commissioner NELL made the
announcement tonight of discontinue
ance of mediation conferences stating
that both Judge Knapp and himself
agreed that the time was not ripe for
such efforts
w s. Carter, president of the Broth
erhood of Firemen and Enginemen.
after the dismissal of the mediation
proceedings. announced that a strike
ballot would be distributed at once.
About 5000 men are effected. of
whom about 200 are locomotive
fremen and 1000 locomotive engi-
neers who recently have been pro-
but retain their membership in the
fremen's organization. President Car
ter expressed the belief that majority
of the members of the union would
vote to strike. -.
Fifty-four railroads. including all
lines east of Chicago and north of the
Ohio and Potomac Rivers. are in
volved. -
Both the railroads and fremen still
declare their Willingness to arbitrate.
but are in disagreement over the
method Of arbitration to be adopted
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-16
STUDYING METHODS OF.
RAILWAY MAINTENANCE

. Dccial 70 4 ne i ifff-- DlS patc NJ
Norfolk. Va. January H-CarcfIl
study OF met hods in the maintenance.
repair and testing Of railroad car scales
seemed to be tho sole object OF the
vcetiCafiOn held hero to-day b. frouty
examiner Of tho Interstate Commerce
Commission. lilo centred his atfcn-
ton on technical details affecting ac-
curacy and variation OF scales rather
than 70 criticisms OF the transportation
companies.
No specific charges Of instances OF
complaint were referred 20. All tho
witnesses were officials connected with
tho operating departments or the Tall
roads The Norfolk and Western. the
Norfolk and southern and tho Viz
girian were the only roads % submit
testimony The Chesapeake and Ohio
will submit testimony ~ . hearing CD
Re held In Chicago ~ Mr.. Prouty jan
uary 5.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-16
COURTROOM LIKE
SOCIAL FUNCTION
Many Women Are Present to
Hear Testimony in
Parrish Case.
FIGHTING FOR CHILL
Witnesses Testify as to Good
Characters of Both Father
and Mother.
and Mother.
snecial to rho Times-pispatchD

Especial to The Times Dispatch
Suffolk Va, January I5.-With the
City Court room packed to its capacity,
the case of Parrish VS.. Parrish. where
in James Shepherd Parrish. OF chi
cago, formerly of Richmond, seeks
20 obtain custody of his seven-year-old
child, james Parrish. from his divorced
wife, Mrs. Fannie Crumpler Parrish.
was called by Judge James l.. McLe-
more to-day at II o'clock.
Judge Holiday and p. II. Q. Caoeli'
of Richmond. and James III. CorDitt'
cd Suffolk. represented the plaintiff
The defendants counsel were Judge
n. II. Rawles. James u. Burgess ana
William Cruinpler.
Among the witnesses put on for the
plaintiff to-day were several members
of the Parrish family, of Richmond ;
Rev. j. J. whitley. Baptist minister.
and II. X. Woodfin. all of whom testihed
as 20 his excellent character.
The plaintiff. in long drawn out testl-
mony, told of his marital unhappiness,
and Of his belief that he was better fitted
TO care for the child than its mother
This was the second trial Of Iiooh
There are nine indictments pending
against him in connection with the
failure of the institution OF wilton ne
managed. A jury from Lyucnourg,
February 20, last returned a verdict
Of not guilty 20 an indictment charging
him with the enforcement of 81 $50.
The institution OF which he was
manager failed January H. 1911 and
Septem Der 10. 1911. grand jury returned
nine indictments against him IA con-
nection with It's failure.
g. Jones Rixey. who is accused OF
having wrecked the Virginia Safe De-
post and Trust Corporation. and who
escaped trial by being declared insane
now a patient az the Western State
Hospital. OF Stanton. appeared in the
Corporation Court here this morning
10 testify for the State in the case OF
Hoon
Rixey had bad memory and ap-
peared entirely oblivious to his sur
roundings. After considerable oif1l-
Guilty he said that the nature of an
oath wac telling the truth. He APP
peared very feeble. His testimony.
after a few questions. was thorwn out
and Rixey was excused and later re-
turned 10 the asylum. A large crowd
assemble TO get a look at the former
banker.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-16
KEY WEST SECONDARY
RASE FOR NAVAL SUPPLIES

Washington, January IL hey wet.
FIa.. h 10 be z secondary base 70 the
raain basc 81 Guantanamo. Cube. Tor
naval supplies. This intention was
made known tonight BY Assistant SEQ
Rotary Of the Navy Bcekman Winthrop.
Charleston. 5. C.. nov u tho srea.
torpedo base Of the south. but oy The
time the bfG works "a Ouataaamo are
completed. Key West. because Of its
close proximity 60 the ststion IN Cuba.
VII contain = great amount of The re-
serve supplies. Torpedo boat destroy
ere vii. base there.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-16

New York. January B.-Thc dis
sbIed neutrality-suspicious. Line freight
or Abessinia arrived safely az Halifax
to-day under her own steam. according
10 = telegram received By the line here.
Wircieas reports had told OF her having
broken q crank shaft and losing her
rrsdder and it was feared that the White
star frcighter Armenian. which yciUn-
teered TO assist her 10 port. had lost her
in the for This gave rise yesterday 70
reports that the Abcssinia was help
Ieesiv adrift. Apparently repairs were
eeccfcd 90 that the crippled vessel
proceeded vithoU assistance. She has
a crew Of forty-nins
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-16
HOTEL WORKERS VOTE

New YORK. January IA strike
national Hotel Workers Union To-
nishf. resulted IN 400 day workers vot-
ine unanimously IN favor OF . general
~sfiinc out the workers In hotels ali over
the city could not be issued until the
result Of the night WORKERS ballot.
rro~n. liza general strike is orderd
i~zders said the union would be abe
10 call out 200 worker. Strike lesd-
ere claim 70 have extended Their orEani-
ssrmaids and scrun women.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-16
House Passes Burnett Bill.

Washington. January 5.-The House
to-day passed the Burnett bill TO amend
the existing naturalization law so as to
make uniform requirements for the
naturalization of aliens serving in the
United States army, navy. marine
CORDS revenue cutter service and on
board merchant vessels of the United
states. The amendment would make
the honorable discharge or certificate
Of three years service substitute for
the term of residence ordinarily re-
ouired Under the present law alien
soldiers are required to prove one year
OF service. merchant sailors three years
and men in the navy or marine corps
Eve years. while no provision Is made
for the revenue cutter service
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-16
RICH OLD WOMAN !
.STARVESTODEAIH

Philadelphia. Pa. January IL
Found dead of starvation amid scenes
of saualor and poverty. an aged woman
at frst thought to be an outcasS and
beggar, to-day was identified as Mrs
Rebecca Watson. seventy-four yearo
old. once a wealthy resident OF the
city, and now worth more than $2ouo-
The old woman deserted her relatives
seven years ago and led the life OF =
recIuse against the will of her family.
Relatives say the arrangement thus
brought about caused Mrs. Watson to
become respondent and starve HERSELF
to death
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-16
Robert L. Thomas Fails of Vim
dication Despite His Plea
of Self-Defense.

washington, January l5,-1n spite
of his plea of self defense. Robert L.
Thomas was this afternoon held for
the action of the grand jury by the
coroners' jury at the inquest over the
body of Roomie Stevens, whom ne
shot and killed in the Stevens home in
Takoma Park, Monday evening. Thorn
as took the witness stand in his own de-
Tense and sought to vindicate his act Dy
claiming he killed Stevens after the lat
ter had shot and dangerously wounded
his wife. Mrs. Evelyn stevens Inomas
was shot in the right cheek
Morbid Crowd Gathers.
Inspired by morbid curiosity, large
crowd fled into the little court room
when the inquest opened DR.. George
Heincke 1854 Georgia Avenue, who was
summoned to the scene Immediately
after the shooting. told of going 20 the
house and finding Stevens lying dead
on the kitchen floor. Mrs. Stevens with
a bullet wound in left side. had been
taken to the home OF a neishbor, while
Thomas, with a bullet wound in ms
cheek, was in a room over nearby
drug store
Mrs Stevens. the physician said. was
conscious and sitting in chair she
told him she thought she had been shot
through the stomach and was afraid TO
look because she feared she had been
seriously wounded He had her taken
to Garfield Hospital Beside the wound
in her left side. he said there was a
bruise in the centre of the abdomen.
which might have been caused by the
same bullet or another bullet. The ply
stefan said he saw Mrs. Stevens at the
hospital early to-day and that her con-
dition was most favorable.
Was Shot I'm Back.
DR.. Charles 8. White. deputy coroner.
who performed the autopsy. stated that
stevens had been shot twice. both
times In the back. One bullet entered
his back about two inches below the
right shoulder. passed diagonally
through the body penetrating both
lungs. The other bullet entered the
back just to the right OF the spine.
The wound near the shoulder was OF a
fatal nature and caused the man S
death.
Miss Ida r. Coleman. a niece OF
Stevens. who was in the kitchen at the
time of the shooting. followed Dr.. White
on the stand. Miss Coleman Is deaf.
and said she had no knowledge Of what
took place or what was said until the
shooting began. az she was paying no
attention.
My aunt. Mr.. Thomas and myself
we're IN the Kitchen" said Miss Cole
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-16
ADJUSTMENTS.

demyA"Everywoman matinee
and night
Jefferson Auditorium-Mrs. Charles
Dana Gibson and Others In Concert
for SheItrring Arms Hospital
Bijou-Ward 4 vokes In "A Kun on
the Bank"
CoIoniaI-Eaudevill
Miniature Musical Comedy.
Lubin-Vandeyille.
Mrs Charles Dana Gibson Sings Tor
Charity
The fourth annual concert for the
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-16
NOTICE

CHANGE OF SCHEDULE OF THE
Tidewater & Western Railroad
Isis' passenger train viii leave Farm
vile at 20 A. NJ. Mondays oniy1
instead of daily except Sunday
mond' $50 A. NJ. Via So. RyJ
Mixed train will leave Farmvf!lo
at Z 80 A. NJ. daily except Sunday
and Monday: arrive Moseisy, Il .
So. Ry.l Westbound-leave Rich
mond via So Ryl at 90 p. ~
daily except Sunday leave MoselsR
FarmviIle. :25 p. NJ.
f. B. dRIGd. O. p. A.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-16

benefit Of the Sheltering Arms Free
Hospital will be given Tonight in the
jefferson Auditorium, when not only
the Willingness TO help noble charity,
but the desire to see and hear Miss
Irene Langhorne" again viii beyond
doubt attract as large an audience as
theban can accommodate.
Mrs. Charles Dana Cibson's per-
sonal beauty and even more exquisite
personal loveliness have endeared her
20 Richmond ever since she was very
young girl. Beyond that. even at that
time, she possessed a rare voice, voice
of ringing power. yet sweetest softness-
With her debut, only a year or two ago,
as II seems now Ito all Richmond" che
proved that she had devoted Infinite
pains and study to the development OF
her natural gift.
At that time, after great deal OF
further study under the abiest instruc-
tors. Mrs. Gibson sang with voice that
retains all its former softness and APP
peal. and at the same time has de-
veloped into an organ OF genuinely
dramatic power, filled with IRE and
emotional intensity.
Besides Mrs. Gibson. Sergei Kiiban-
sky. a baritone, whose superb singing
has won the approval OF many critics
Of both Germany and America. VIII
contribute to the pleasure OF the even
ing. while Miss Helen x. Fillebrown.
who is said TO be a pianist OF exceptional
ability, will also add several mum bers.
which are certain to elicit enthusiastic
comment.
Mrs. Gibscn's and Mr.. Klibansky's
accom- paniments will be played by Louis
f. Weitzel, whose always musicianly
and az mpatheticassistance to singers is
too well known 20 require further men
tfon
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-16
Direct Elections Approved.

Albany. y. Y. January is-New YORK
State went on record to-day as favor,ne Us
proposed amendment to the Federal Constisu-
states Senators by the people The resoiu-
ton. which was adopted by the assembly
yesterday. was approved to-day oy tue senate
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-16
Simpsons M. P. 5. Pile Salve
Cures Piles

10 is one of the greatest healers ever
offered to man for BLIND, BLEED
INC. PRoTRUDING AND ITCH
ING PILES
The NJ. p. s. Salve is sold under a
guarantee. and can be obtained At
drug stores
Money back IL you want It.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-16

Noah's Liniment is
the best remedy for
Rheumatism, Sciatica.
Lame Back, Stiff
Joints and Muscles,
Sore Throat. Colds,
Strains, Sprains, Cuts,
Bruises, c ollie,
Cramps, Neuralgia,
Toothache, and all
Nerve, Bone and Mus
Gle Aches and Pains.
The genuine has
Noah's Ark on every
package and looks like
this cut, but has RED
band on front OF pack
age and "Noah's
Liniment" always in
RED ink. Beware Of
limitations. Csc, SOC
and 500, and sold by
all dealers in medi-
cine. Guaranteed or
money refunded by
Noah Remedy Co.,
Inc, Richmond, Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-16
ALLIES STILL FIRM
IN DETERMINATION
Unless Turkey Recedes, They Will Reopen War, but
May Wait Few Days in Con-
sideratiOn for Powers.

but will refer the matter to Sofia for
consideration.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-16
Price Is cts. a Box

on sale at all drug stores. Owens 4
Minor Drug Co. Ltd. Bodokcr Drug
Co. Distributors
FREE PACKAGE COUPON
Frank p. Simpson.
90 East Butte St.. Norfolk, Va.
Kindly send me a sample Of your pile
remedy at once BY mail free in plain
wrapper
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City ....-.......... state.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-07-22
WILLIAMSBURG

c. II. Chapman Of Bethel has been APP
pointed station agent at this place and
has begun his duties. Mr.. LaDue goes
to Richmond to-day to take charge of
the station there. Mrs LaDue will re-
main in town for awhile.
Willis +. Webster of Chicago, ILL.,,
with his daughter, Ruth, and his sister,
Lorette H., is in town for brief stay.
Later the party viii go TO Orange, n. j.,
for visit to Myron and Walter Flint.
w Harry Hoyt of Utica, n. Y, Wis
tied his brother, +. b. Hoyt, last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Guy L. Martin, Miss
Evelyn Reed and Leon McAllister visit
ed in Rutland last Sunday.
Clarence " Baldwin of the Vermont
Lace house has been away on a bust
ness trip to Troy, N. y, and also went
to New York for brief stay. On his
way home he visited Ray Sheridan at
Bridgeport, Conn.
Chas. H. Beckett of New York was in
town last Saturday Mr.. Beckett is the
principal owner of the Grearson Beckett
Co, and came to town TO consult with
his associate, w b. Jones, in regard to
plans for rebuilding the plant The mat
ter is not definitely decided as yet.
Frank Canning is to be employed by
Cross Brothers at Mortified, and the
auto truck OF Getty & Fiske OF that
place was in town to get his goods to-
day.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-07-22
MONTPELIER

The Montpelier playground opened
yesterday with large attendance OF chill
dren, the grounds being in charge of
Albert w. Graves of Haverhill, Mass,
Miss Edith Allen, who is interested in
settlement work in New York City, and
Miss Blanche Darling OF Smith college.
After August |, Miss +. Louise Graves,
who had charge of the work last year
and who is now at Harvard summer
school, will be the supervisor of the
grounds.
The estate Of w. r.. Hadley was set
tied in probate court yesterday by c. w.
Melcher, who was Hadley's partner in
the granite business in Barre.
The Vermont Free Delivery associa-
ton is to meet here August 20 and 30,
when it is expected in the vicinity of
200 carriers will attend. Editor Brown
of the Rural Free Delivery News of
Washington, d. c., the official organ of
the organization, is expected to give an
address in the city hall. The committee
in charge of the meeting is comprised OF
l. A. Sparrow of this city, c. f. Aver
of Barre, and b. c. Townsend of Plain
field
The new truck for the fire department
was shipped from Concord, \. H., Sat
urday and is expected here tomorrow.
The new truck will be heavier than the
ones now in use and will carry more
hose and apparatus.