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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-06-08
SUICIDE FIGURES
WORSE THAN EVER
Fourteen Persons Have Taken
Their Lives Since January, as
Against Five in 1912.

The alarming increase in the num-
Der OF suicides in Richmond is at
tested by figures collected yesterday
at the Health Department According
to the mortality statistics on Ale there,
fourteen persons in this city have
sought relief from worldly cares ana
disappointments by taking their own
lives during the first five months OF
this year. The startling feature or
the case is that during the same time
in 1912, only FIVE suicides We're record
ed
In this connection IL is morbidly In
teresting to note that suicides run
on certain days. For a while We'd
nesday was the popular day with per-
sons In Richmond: then Sunday be-
came popular, and after that Thurs
day. The psychological phase OF the
Sunday suicide has been given much
publicity. The health authorities are
at loss 10 account for the prevail
ence OF suicide In Richmond on Wed
nesday and Thursday unless It be as
cribed to mental suggestion. Dark.
rainy weather is known 10 exert an
unfavorablc influence upon a person
IN depressed state OF mind, and to
increase the mathematical probability
OF suicide
The ci,y's death chart records six
deaths In the electric chair in the State
penitentiary during the first six
months of this year.
Only one person was executed In
Virginia in the corresponding period
OF 1912. Floyd and Claude Allen We're
the only white criminals In the six
who have been executed. The record
for the electric chair would have been
still larger by this time had 1t not
been for two resnites cranted Nv, ths
Governor. The States executions. no
matter from what section OF the
country the criminal comes. are re-
corded as deaths In Richmond, and
go to increase the mortality figures
for this city
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-06-08
FORMER MEMBERS
MEET W|THDEFEAT
Early Primaries Indicate Many
Changes in House of
Delegates.

Another old member of the House
of Delegates went overheard on Fri
day when In the Democratic primary
In Orange County c. C. Taliaferro. for
many years a member of the House
from that county, was defeated by
George L. Browning. On the day
previous, Upton D. Jennings. one OF
the Oldest members of the House. was
defeated for recollection from Lynch
burg. by John D. Easley
When the list closed in Fredericka-
burg on Friday. w. S Embry was the
only candidate from the district COM
prising spotsylvania County and the
city of fredericksburg He is a
ofother of Judge A T. Embry. of Fred
erickshurS, a former member OF the
House
Speaker Richard Evelyn Byrd will
not be candidate for reelection
from fredericksburg County and the
city OF Winchester. The contest for
speakership is already on between
Edwin P Cox. of Richmond. chairman
OIL the Democratic caucus for several
terms and Judge Martin Williams. OF
Iiies county. Democratic floor leader.
Hugh A. White OF Buena Vista who
TOOK a prominent Part In the lax dis
cusslons of last session is also mem
toned for tho speakership
If this first two primaries. with tha
turning down of members OF long SER
vice FOR new men. are to be taken an
an Indication of the political trend
through the State, the speaker.ship Is
anybody's fight. Mr.. Cox has won
considerable support in some quarters,
and some opposition, through his dec
iaration in favor of dividing the House
Finance Committee. and creating a
committee on Ways and Means While
expressing his high regard for Col
onel a. NJ. Bowman, OF Roanoke. for
many years chairman of the House
Finance Committee, Mr.. Cox expresses
the belief that the committee is much
overworked. 1t has given most of Its
time for several sessions to the prep
aration of the appropriation bill, an
important work in itself, and enough
to occupy the attention of one com
mittse. and. as a result. has had but
scant time to devote to consideration
of such questions as tax reform and
tho fee system. Mr.. Cox proposes a
Ways and Means Committee to con-
slider the raising of revenue, and a
Finance Committee to consider its ap-
portionment, believing that only in
that way can such subjects receive the
attention they deserve
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-06-08
LEE WARD HEARS
CITY CANDIDATES
All of Them Go Over Same
Beaten Path in Last Big
Meeting OF Campaign.

Notwithstanding the stormy night.
a big gathering of Lee Ward voters
heard from the candidate in next
Thursdays Democratic primary at
Fraternity Hall last night, at what
was expected to be the last general
political meeting of this campaign.
The candidates desire to. spend the
first three days OF this week in con-
ferences with their local supporters
and In perfecting their own organlza-
lions for election day AS several OF
the candidates for city Offices had 9TH
err meetings on hand last night, the
usual order was reversed and they
were heard from before the candidates
for the House of Delegates
Stephen Johnson. candidate for
Sheriff, promised briefly to fulfil the
duties of the ONCE IL elected. Sheriff
ton.
NTessrs. T. p. Howle. Fred Peasants
and Henry E. Tresnon presented their
claims for the office of Commissioner
of the Revenue. John L. Satterfieid
asked for reelection as City Sergeant
tration. His opponent, Wilbur J..
Griggs. promised to inaugurate an
eight-hour day for deputies. Mr.. Sat
terrified said his deputies had not COM
planned to him of being overworked.
Mr.. Griggs also promised to buy his
supplies In Richmond He was sup
ported by n large delegation OF friends
from other sections who accompanied
him to a later meeting OF Griggs
workers, and their presence served to
swell the Griggs applause.
Need Ink Reform.
Candidates for the House of Dele
gates pursued their usual course of
cn nj me n nCb ut 10 =
form is practically the same and was
but briefly reviewed. James E. Can
non characterized the taxing system
in Virginia as about the worst that the
evil mind of man could devise. AS an
instance of the inequality of the tax
burden he showed that real estate in
Richmond is assessed at rs per cent of
its real value, while many rich coun-
ties assess real estate at less than 20
per cent of its value. and there is no
central authority to correct such re-
turns and compel n fair administration
of the tax laws.
Captain j. Taylor Stratton spoke for
Captain John a. Curtis, who was UNI
able To attend. FoS himself he was
in favor of the abolition OF the fee
system after careful study and when
proper information has been secured
As TO the enabling act. he had enter
| ed the Confederate army to fight for
the principles of local self govern
ment. and. IL necessary. was ready TO
| fight for II again The Revolutionary
| War. he said. had been caused by peo-
| pie at IA distance trying to NEEDLE In
| the local affairs of the Colonies Rich
mond could regulate the handling of
liquor without interference from South
| west Virginia.
| James ]. Dreamer told of the hui
| name legislation and child labor leg
islation for which he. as we'll as the
| eight other candidates of Richmond.
stand. The fee system came In for not
| little criticism, Captain w. NJ. Myers
taking the ground that no minor Of
ficer should receive from $4,000 to
$4,000. when the Governor OF the
State gets but $4,000.
Edwin p. Cox. Graham B. Hobson,
Hill Montague and d. l.. Toney were
| also heard from briefly
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-06-08
DELAYED CURTAIN
THIRTY MINUTES
Academy Audience Grew Inpa-
tient, While Nose Stein Just
Raked His Fiddle.

Instead of beginning at the sched-
uled hour of $40 O'Clock. the perform
ance of The sorceress." by the Lucille
La Verne Stock Company. at the
Academy OF Music last night. did not
commence until just one minute before
0 o'clock
Professor Moses Stein turned his
musica! barrel upside down until he
reached the score of The Three
Twins" beyond which the memory Of
man runneth not, and played every
thing that has been written between
mat time and the present age while
inc audience grew more and more i'm
patient and more and more curious as
to the cause of the delay
vague rumors few about the house
Manager Briggs was consulted but
replied that he didn't know Just what
the trouble was, while no one con-
hected with the company vouch sa fed
any explanation.
After the fourth act Nance o'NeiI
made her first and last speech of the
season, bidding farewell to Richmond.
without the very obvious preparation
mat marks the average curtain speech
" was an apparently sincere and CRATE
full appreciation of the warmth with
which Miss O'Neil had been received
In Richmond.
Miss O'Neil said that playing in
Richmond was like playing in foreign
city to her. except for the fact that
It's audiences were, in generosity and
courtesy. alike to those of her own
state. California, which. with the
South, seems TO retain more of the
older spirit Of romance than any other
part OF America
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-06-08
FIRST NATIONALS
NEW HOME READY
Beautiful Banking Rooms Will
Be Opened for Public In
spection Tomorrow.

The new home OF the First National
Bank, said to be the most beautiful
south OF Baltimore. will be thrown
open for inspection by the public to-
morrow
on "Wednesday morning, June II. the
new banking rooms will be permanent
~ thrown open for business. The pol-
den boards OF the banks vaults in the
National Bank Of Virginia building on
the opposite corner OF Ninth and Main
Streets. will be quietly transferred to
the imprcg9able. burglar and fire
proof vaults far down under the street
level before Tuesday afternoon. The
books ard paraphernalia Of the count.
ing house force will be moved ON
that day also. that when the doors
are opened Wednesday morning. there
VIII be no confusion. nor delay. nor
muss in the transaction of business
To Move Fortune.
Under the guarding eye OF UNI
formed policemen. plain clothes men
ana nank watchmen. the 100000 OF
actual cash reserve stored In the ba nk's
vaults Will be slipped across the stree,
IN bags and boxes. For obvious rea
sons, the officers do not announce the
exact day and hour when this kings
ransom is TO be moved. The though,
OF seeing so much real money even In
transit would attract an immense
throng OF curious. and possibly spec.
tators more Objectionable. Besides
the 100000 in currency. which. as a
matter OF fact. represents only n small
portion OF the wealth on deposit In the
vaults and safe deposit boxes, there
VIII be r:illions and millions of dollars
worth of securities. stocks and bonds
and the like. to be moved when the
bank occupies its new home
AS soon as the First National Bank
moves out OF the old National Bank OF
Virginia Building on the northeas ST
corner Of Ninth and Main Streets. the
Old Dominion Trust Company. now To-
Gated in the old business office OF The
Times Dispatch on Main Street. between
Ninth and Tenth Streets. will move In
The trust company contracted to occupy
the National Bank OF Virginia Build
ing as soon as this bank consolidated
with the First National When these
moves have been effected and the
Richmond Trust and Saving Company
movss into Its new quarters at Sew.
enth and Main Streets. the last OF a
series OF removals which has affected
almost every banking company in the
city VIII be completed
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-06-08
WILL DECIDE CASE
MONDAY MORNING
Judge Crump Is Considering Pc
tition for Injunction Against
Annexation Referendum.

The application OF Frank Ferrandlni
and others for an injunction restrain
Ing the City Democratic Committee
from placing on the primary ballot of
next Thursday the preferential ref
erendum on annexation, will be de-
cided tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock
Because of jury trial which inter-
vened, Judge Crump was unable to
give much time TO the matter yester-
day. Charles W Meredith & Edgar B.
English appeared for the petitioners
and Major NJ. NJ. Martin and R. r
Florance for the committee yesterday
morning at the adjourned hearing.
Both sides submitted certain refer
ences 10 authorities. but made no ex-
tended argument. and the court took
the matter under advisement Because
of the necessity of printing the bal
lots and making other arrangements
for the primary on Thursday. Judge
Crump announced that he would en-
deavor TO render a decision or Mon
day morning.
References submitted by Najdr Mar
tin yesterday cite the opinion of Judge
Ingram in the same court in the case
of Moncure against Doherty and others
In 1905 a primary case from Hampton
was also c.ted. but as both were de-
cided years before the Byrd primary
law was enacted. the other side con-
tends that they have no bearing on
the law as 1t stands to-day While
Mr.. Ferrandini is bearing the costs OF
the contest. his action has the full
approval of several OF the candidates
for municipal Offices in the primary, as
they prefer to have the legality OF the
annexation referendum tested in ad-
vance. SO that there may be no dan
ger after they have made a strenuous
campaign, of having the whole pri-
mary declared invalid by the courts.
The other side bases its chief conten-
ton on the point that Mr.. Ferrandini
can show no personal injury through
the action OF the committee in order
ing the referendum, holding that IT
any contest is 10 he made of the le-
galty of the primary. 1t should come
from a defeated candidate after the
ballots have been counted. Mr.. Fer
randini claims his right, however, bo<h
as minority member OF the City
Committee. a candidate for election
to the City Committee from Lee Ward
in this primary. and as taxpayer and
property owner in the community
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-06-08
DARLINGTON MADE
PRESIDENT AGAIN
Tobacco Men Close Convention
With Business Session on
Board Steamship.
NEED BETTER CURRENCY LAW
Delegates Have Great Day on
River and Mock Auction,
With Nothing to Sell.
NEED BETTER CURRENCY LAW

T. 81. Darlington, president of the
Chamber OF Commerce. was
reelected president OF the Tobacco
.of the United states at a
business meeting OF that organization
held yesterday on the return trip from
jamestown Island on the Old Domin-
Ion steamship Pocahontas. w. l.. Pet
ty, OF Lexington. KY. was elected frat
r. p. Watson, OF Wilson.
n. c.. second vice-president, and 3. P.
Eggleston. of brakes Branch. Va.
third vice president.
During their journey the tobacco
men and their guests were amused by
polk Miller and his negro quartet. A
mock tobacco auction was also held
by G.. +. Webb, OF Winston Salem. n.
c.. secretary of tho associat ton and
editor of the Southern Tobacco Jour
nal. Lacking any tobacco to sell. Mr.
Webb greatly amused mis- audience by
auctioning off the many pretty girls
who were members of the party.
At the business meeting, the com
mittee on banking and currency pre-
sented a report, to the effect that.
whereas our currency laws are anti
quated and inadequate for the large
volume Of business being transacted,
they endorse the reform program OF
to the league of commercial organiza-
lions who are seeking to obtain cur
rency reform
The meeting also passed resolutions
expressing the appreciation of the way
that Richmond has treated them. and
thanking the Richmond Tobacco Trade,
the Chamber OF Commerce, the city and
others who have taken part in the en-.
tertainment.
Meet Next In kentucky.
The next place OF meeting was dis
cussed. but the matter Will not be
decided until next fall. when the
board OF governors meets. 1t Is
thought that either Lexington or Louis
Vile. KY, will be the choice
After the meeting of the associa-
ton, the newly elected board OF gov
errors met and reelected G. E Webb,
treasurer. II also heard and approved
tended him a vote OF thanks Tor his
services.
] he members OF the board Of gov
eincrs elected yesterday are W. T.
Reed. of Richmond; A. p. Thorpe. OF
Rocky Mount, y. c.: Edward Wisch-
meyer. of Baltimore, Nd: w z. Nit
chell. of oxford. y. c.: John L. Wingo,
of Richmond; A. B. Darlington, of Dan
VILE. Va; G.. NJ. Booker, of Richmond
S w. Venable. OF Durham, y. c.; ]. A.
Clarke. OF Bedford City. Va; w. L.
MCGEE, OF Petersburg, Va; Ct. T. Pat
ton. of Darlington. S. c.. G. s. Nor
fleet. of Winston Salem. ~ c.; c. a
Lewis. OF Henderson. " c.: H f. Spill.
man. of Cincinnati, O.; Z. B. Ficklen
~ Greenville. n. c.. f. " Webb, ol
Kineton, y c.; W. G. Rogers, of War
renton, y. c.; j. NJ Edmund. OF VIII
sen. " c.; c. ". Walters. of South
Boston, Va; y. r. Cotton. Of Louis
Vile. KY.
The members OF the banking and
currency committee, who made report
yesterday. are E. V. Ficklen, o. Wem-
pie. ]. B. Boatwrght, W. j. Judy.
1t was stated that the membership
OF the association has grown by six
ty-five new members during the con-
vention in Richmond; and that the
gathering has been by far the larges,
and most important ever held.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-06-08
ROBIN SOUVENIRS
Children Who Worked for Bill Remembered
by Audubon SocIefy

An attractive souvenir nen ard ,nL
sketches Of the picture drawn by the Bird
Artist Brashear. OF the pen used by Governor
Mann TO sign the robin bill. were presented
Yesterday by, Principal Harwood. of the
lem lem Marshall High School. to Miss Norma
Lacy and Meriwenther Fry. 'f"''
during the last session OF the Virginia
Gegislature delegation OF children from
the Fox School. ]. A. Saunders, principal.
va Vas selected to go with Or. j. a. c. chand-
i nt I, superintendent OF the Public Schools
OF; hicnmond to present the petitions of tho
CHILDREN Of the State asking that the robin
ne taken on the game list. Miss Norma
appeal in behalf Of the school children Of
the state In most attractive manner.
me pictures were brought here by Miss
katharine II. Stuart. who had this work in
G en- as i national field agent FOR Virginia.
Of these souvenirs. which were tho gifts Of
tho National Audubon Society. \
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-06-08
GOES TO HOSPITAL
Colonel John s. Harwood to Undergo Suro,ca,
Operation in Minnesota

operation In Minnesota,
Colonel John S. Harwood. candidate for
the state Senate from the city OF Richmond
1or inc seat recently vacated by former State
senator E. c.: Folkes. left last night at {: 80
O'Clock over the Chesapeake and Ohio Rail-
way Tor rochester. Mimi. for treatment at
the Mayo Sanatorium. He was accompanied
by his brother. r. Henry HARDWOOD and nv
Under advice OF DR.. George Ben Johnston,
OF this city. he expects to undergo serious
surgical operation: which. It Is hoped will
entirely remove the cause of recurrent MT.
tacks to which he has been subject for the
past year i '''e
Colonel Harwood has no opposition for the
state senate and Will be declared the Demo.
Thursday. He has been In had health for
c cne Past year yea; or more and because of his
FOR Congress from this district His nhvsio
to express hope of his entire restoration
OF the trouble by difficult operation which
Is Is TO he performed by Drs. William and
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-06-08
NEGRO SHOT IN BACK
Police Inclined to Belief lie Is Vic
tim OF a Stray Bullet.

James Hill, colored, twenty-one
years old, was seriously wounded last
night about O'Clock, when he was
shot in the back while driving a wagon
loaded with coal through Wallace
Street. near Randolph The bullet was
OF small calibre. The police were in
clned to the belief that II was a stray
shot. Hill said he had not the slight
est Idea where II came from
Immediately after being wounded
the negro jumped from his seat and
ran short distance. but through weak
ness caused by the loss OF blood. had
to stop and collapsed. DR.. J. ~ Will
liams. ambulance surgeon, responded
to an emergency call and removed Hill
TO the City Hospital
The police are making an investiga-
ton In an effort to find out how the
negro was SHOT.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-06-08
sov Tb.y Refu,ed 10 Move.

william Clarke and Jack Robinson
were arrested last night by Policemen
Matt and Whitlow on the charge of
being disorderly and refusing to move
when ordered to do so
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-06-08
ANNUAL EXCURSION
All Saints and Monumental Sunday Schools
Going to Deem $1,000

-H'' H'HiH's 1Hu 0HunuI1cnthi Sunday Schools
Going to Ocean View.
me annual excursion OF the Sunday
schools OF All Saints and @ Monumental
churches to Ocean View will be run on June
" me trip will be made by way of the
chesapeake and Ohio Railway. the special
train leaving that morning at 7:e5 o'clock
from the Main Street Station. At Old Point
ne excursionists will be given the privilege
OF remaining there part OF the day and
can take the steamer to Ocean View which
leaves every hour. when they please
IIckets may be procured from members
OF the schools or at the train. II Is expected
that large crowd will take ADVANTAGE of
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-06-08
Gun-Toter Fined 500.

Robert Shaw. colored, was fined 800 and
costs yesterday morning In Police Court
for carrying concealed weapon. revolver.
William Sydnor. colored. Was held for tho
grand jury the charge of entering tho
dwelling of James Williams 9l9 North Thir-
tieth Street. and stealing clothing
Esther Smith. colored sent to Jail for
ninety days for stealing bed linen from ".
p. Chesterman. -
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-06-08
To Attcnd Police Convention

Chief OF Police Werner and Captain George
E. Pollock will leave this afternoon for
Washington. y. c. where they will attend
the annual meeting OF the International AS
ISOLATION of Chiefs OF Police, which begin.
to morrow and Will continue through Friday
Several members OF the Board OF Police
Commissioners ii is expected. Will also go
to the meeting. In the absence OF Ma Tor
Werner Captain OF Detectives Mcmahon will
act head 0! the department
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-06-08
TO ELECT DIRECTORS
Business Mems Club Holds Annual Meetil

The annual meeting OF the membership OF
the Business Mems Club will be held in the
club rooms tomorrow at $3.50 o'clock. Six
new members OF the board OF directors are
to be elected, the polls opening at 1880 a.
NJ. and closing at o:30 7. NJ. when the ball
lots will be counted by Judges named by
President Thomas p. Bryan. At tho annual
meeting tho result OF the hallottinG will be
announced and the reports OF the officers
will be presented. During the week the
board OF directors will meet to elect officers.
vacancy for the short term. expiring May 81.
1914 For thiA position n nominating com
choice between W. r. Waddey and C. II.
Radcliffe. For the regular term, expiring
May 81. 1916. the nominating committee has
presented ten names. the five receiving the
highest number of votes TO be declared elect
ed. Tho nominees are John Bagby. Julien
II. Binford. Clarence CABOT. Robert s. Chris
tian. A. NJ. Glover. r. H.. HARDWOOD. a. G.
Hoover. CAPTAIN John l.andstrcet. DR.. W. II.
Street and Moses Thalhimer.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-06-08
Missing Girl Found.

Elizabeth Schultz. eighteen years old.
Creighton Road. Henrico County. and who
disappeared last Tuesday. was found yester-
day by Detective Ser8ents Krengel and At
kinson at n boarding house in East Marshall
Street. She said she had left homo because
she was forced to do mans work. She was
turned over to the Children's Home Society
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-06-08

Robert Johnson. coIored, was arrest
ed last night by Patrolman Hackett on
the charge of cruelty driving a horse.
1t developed that Johnson had taken
the animal from the stables of J. c.
Phaup without permission. and this
i'm,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-06-08
Mr.. Cofrmnn Leaves RIchmopd

Alvin Coffman. superintendent of the Rich
mond office OF Pipkertons National Detec-
tive Agency, who has been in charge since
II was opened last fall. left last night for
Roanoke. where he will become superinten-
dent OF a transportation corporation. While
here Mr.. Coffman made many friends, and
much regret was expressed when they learn
ed he had decided to leave Richmond.