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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-25
r u I'D
MANY WITNESSES
ARE QUESTIONED.
Grand Jury Is Trying to Solve
Mystery of Rear-Admiral's
Death.
PEOPLE THRoNG COURTHOUSE
Even Street Is Packed With
Crowds Drawn by Gu
riosity.
PEOPLE THRoNG COURTHOUSE

Especial to The Times -Dispatch.l
Boston. March 24.--The grand jury
investigation into the alleged murder
of Rear-Admfral Joseph G. Eaton, u.
> ~. retired. began in the Plymouth
County courthouse at Plymouth to-
day.
District Attorney Albert f. Barker
hopes to indict Mrs. Jennie May Eaton
Tor the poisoning Of her husband, the
late admiral.
When adjournment was taken this
evening. District Attorney Barker had
and more have been summoned TO APP
pear Tomorrow. when the grand jury
VII sit again behind closed doors
Not In years has New England
grand jury murder investigation
stirred the people in the six States as
has the Eaton case When tho court
house was thrown open for the as
sembling Of the jurors. the street out
eide was packed with a crowd Of Curl
Gus people. Historic Plymouth. the
landing place of the Pilgrims. had
more folks within it's gates today
than in the busy summertime when
the steamers and trains bring the es-
cursionists. The Superior Criminal
Court room was filled when Judge
Dubuque entered and instructed the
grand jury. In his charge. the judge
said
ct is absolutely Imperative that
YOU keep your deliberations secret II
you do not YOU may find yourself be-
fore the court for obstructing justice,
and those involved with you may also
come before the court The jury then
departed through the crowded court
room and downstairs to the county
commissions room. Here the doors
were ocked. and the district attorney
began the presentation of his case
Among the first witnesses examined
was Professor Whitney, of Harvard.
II was he who made the examination
OF the organs of Admiral Eaton and
found poison.
Two other principal witnesses were
Charles f. Nordstrom. private de-
tective. and Miss Anna c. Rooney.
trained nurse.
The detective had been engaged by
Mrs. Eaton few months previous to
the admirals death, To shadow the adj
miral and secure evidence for his ar
rest on charge OF poisoning the
whole Eaton family. Miss Rooney
was the trained nurse who was hired
by Mrs. Eaton to go into tho home
stead at Assinippi as a friend OF Mrs.
Eaton. 1t was the duty OF the nurse
To observe any signs Of insanity on
the part OF the admiral. Attending
physicians. undertakcrs and neigh
bors OF the Eatons made up the other
witnesses Of the day.
Mrs. June Reyes and Dorothy Aims
worth Eaton, the two daughters OF
the accused woman, were in the court
house to-day awaiting TO be called by
the grand jury as witnesses.
Mrs. Eaton in the Plymouth jail
nearby was cheerful. She had a long
talk with her attorneys.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-25
SATAN'S ANGELS
TO HOLD MEETING
They Will Elect New Devil to
Take Place Of Present Ruler
Over Hades
Especial to The Times-Dispatch.

Bristol, Va, March 24=The Rev.
SLEEPY" Tom Clark. of Abingdon.
known far and wide as the Prophet
of the Holston," who maintains that
he is inspired in prophesy, has set a
task for the little mountain town of
Tazewell, in Claiborne County, near the
Kentucky border, and that is TO pre-
pare for convention OF the angels
who were cast out of Heaven with
Satan. SLEEPY, Tom. who says his
mother before him was n prophet, hav-
ing predicted the Civil War, tells with
great solemnity of n visitation of the
angels of the devil recently, and de-
tails a conversation that took place
between himself and them. He was
told that all the angels cast out of
Heaven with Satan had joined in
call for convention, soon to be held
at Tazewell. at which time they are
to vote upon the nomination of new
devil. Clark declares that he was adj
vsed that the old Satan, the stern
prince of darkness for so many CEN
turtles, had become timid and afraid
because of the advent of Woodrow
Wilson and existing conditions "The
poor people can hardly get breadstuff."
he was told by the angels, and they
added: 1T was the Cross against the
Crescent, and every Bulgarian who fell
in battle had New Testament in his
pocket, and this pleased the Lord"
And SLEEPY" Tom inquired, "Is there
devilship?" And they answered: Way
land killed himself to become a can
didate."
This" said the prophet. when here
this week. was the extent of the
revelation to me, but in the vision the
significance of it was fraught with the
brilliancy of the brightest star. Satan
is not pleased with the Wilson regime;
it is too godly for him. The powers
and principalities of darkness. which
have lied in triumph for so many
years under the old regime, have had
cause TO tremble at the advent OF
Woodrow Wilson. Satan is too weak
and languid to meet the new situation,
according to the conception of those
who dwell in iniquity and battle for
its hosts; hence this convention. which
has been called to install new devil"
SLEEPY Tom is the prophet who pre-
diets that the world will come to an
end in 1915.
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MfiTHODISTs NOW USING
HANDSOME NEW CHURCH
Especial to The Times-pispatch.l

Especial to The Times Dispatch.l
Harrisonburg, Va, March 24.-The
Harrisonburg Methodists yesterday
held services for the first time in their
magnificent new $4,000 church on
South Main Street, which has just been
completed. DR. John c. I[ilgo. OF North
Carolina, preached in the morning on
The Resurrection" and at night on
Church Membership" Al the morning
services S20,147 was raised towards
paying for the church, which Will not
be dedicated' until the debt is wiped
out. The official board presented the
pastor, DR.. H. II. Sherman, with an
elegant gold watch. DR.. sherman
completes this week his fourth yeaD
at this charge.
A memorial window in honor of the
late DR.. s. IL. Cox, one of the most
distinguished divincs OF the Baltimore
Conference, was presented to the
church by friends of that minister.
There are many other memorials In
honor OF prominent members of the
past.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-25
HIS ONLY REASON
IS JUST FOR FUN
For That, Boy Wrecks Train,
and Two People Meet
Death.
MAKES FULL CONFESSION
Lindsay Moses, Colored,. Now in
Jail Charged With
Crime.
Especial to The Times-Dispatch.l

E. r. lGpScldl 10 Inc IlmeS- DlSpatCn.J
Cape Charles. Va. March 24.-Cap-
tain Gilmore. with two other detec-
tives of the New York, Philadelphia
and Norfolk Railroad. early this morn
ing arrested Lindsay Moses, colored,
sixteen years old, suspected of tamper
ing with the switch that caused
wreck at Belle Haven on the morning
of March 10, in which the engineer,
Samuel b. Harrel. was killed and the
fireman, Virgil II. Hearn. 30 badly
injured that he died few hours later
in Norfolk hospital, where he was
taken for treatment.
The colored youth, who is half
witted has been under surveillance for
two days. He had been seen lettering
near the scene of the wreck, and had
been driven away from the station at
Exmore by the operator. He was n
passenger on train the night before
the wreck. and was put off at Nassa
wadoX, as he did not have sufficient
funds to pay his fare He was found
at an early hour this morning at the
home of his parents at Bridgetown by
Captain Gilmore and his men and
placed in custody. He was taken to
Cape Charles and placed in Jail. and
later removed to the Accomac County
prison. He confessed his guilt. saying
he broke the lock open with a heavy
iron bar. and threw the switch that
wrecked the train. When asked why
he had committed the act. his only re-
ply was: Just for fun" When ques-
toned further. he talked In an inco-
herent and disconnected mancr. and
but little information could be gained
from him. He does not seem to realize
the enormity of his crime.
While force of men was endeavor-
ing to remove the dead body Of the en-
Gineer from beneath the wrecked en-
CINE, the youth was an Interested on
locker, mingling with the crowd of
curious spectators. The youth is an
inveterate cigarette smoker, and when
searched his pockets were filled with
cigarette butts. A bottle of whiskey
was also found on his person. He is
possessed of a hallucination that some
one is going to send him bicycle,
and as he stood watching the work
of the men clearing the wreck. in
CURED several times If they had found
his wheel His questions became so
aggravating he was ordered away from
the scene.
Both victims OF the wreck were resi-
dents of Delmar. Del.
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Expect. to Raise Money.

Especial 10 The Times Dispatch.3
Bristol. Va, March 24.-The Rev. r.
X. Sutherland, financial agent of
Emory and Henry College. the historic
Methodist School at Emory. is encour-
aged over the effort made to raise
$4,000 In Holston conference in order
to make binding the $4,000 offered by
the Rockefeller board and $4,000 Of
fered by Andrew Carnegie. Various
Virginia communities are taking
lively interest. At Emory. the college
community. $4,000 has been raised
Marion will furnish $1,000; Abingdon.
$1,000, and Bristol and other conmu-
mites proportionately large sums. The
Methodsts of Bluefeld, w. Va, have
pledged $1,000.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-25
GOVERNOR MANN
TOMAKE ADDRESS
He Will Be One of Speakers at
Meeting of Teachers As
sociation.

|. Fredericksburg, Va March 24.--Gov-
ernor William r. Mann and Superin-
tendent of Public instruction r. c..
Stearnes. of Richmond, will deliver
addresses here at the opening session
of the First District Teachers Associa-
Thursday night April g. The conven-
ton will be attended by 800 teachers
from the various parts of the district,
and will be in session two days.
Charles Wick, negro, has been ar
rested here for selling postage stamps
at about one-half price. He has been
selling stamps in small lots, and the
officers had been on the lookout for
him some time before they got him. No
one knows where the stamps were OBJ
tained, but the negro must have had
q large supply of them. He is I'm jail
here and the matter is being investi-
gated.
L. w. Payne. son of ]. w. Payne OF
Stafford County, has been appointed
postmaster for the town of Brooke. in
that county. succeeding c. j. Green
resigned.
l.. t. Rock, Jr., of Lancaster County
who has been cashier of Milford State
Bank, in Caroline County, has resigned
and accepted a position as travelling
representative pf Baltimore firm w
l.. Miller. of Mlford, will succeed Mr.
Rock as cashier OF the bank.
The four-year-old son of MIR. and
Mrs. Cunningham. OF lower Fauquier
County, was accidentally shot few
days ago by his little sister. aged. ten
years. The child died the same day.
Rev. John j. Gravatt. rector OF En-
manuel and All Saintsl Churches. In
Cu1peper County, has adapted n call
TO the rectorship OF Assertion Church,
In Frankfort, Ky.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-25
ASKS FOR FRANCHISE
Chesapeake and Potomac Company
Mants to Use County Ronds.


Application for n franchise to ex-
tend telephone and telegraph wires on
all county roads was made yesterday
b. the Chesapeake and Potomac Tele-
phone Company of Virginia at the
meeting Of the Chesterfield Board OF
Supervisors. The grant called for more
consideration. and the matter was re-
ferred TO committee consisting OF
Commonwealths Attorney Haskins
Hobson and County Engineer w w.
LaPrade. 4 report Will be made to
the board at the next regular meeting
The Virginia Railway and Power
Company asked permission OF the board
to lower its tracks under the Atlantic
Coast Line Railroads belt line near
Petersburg. committee consisting
of Messrs. Hobson and LaPrade and
Supervisors I. Thomas Hatcher and w.
a. iIcrner will go over the ground this
afternoon NJ o'clock for the purpose
OF looking into the feasibility OF the
plan
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-25
MUSTN'T KISS IN STREET.
Yonkers Married Couple Arrested Twice for

New York. March o4.-Not even their
couples show their affection by kissing and
husging each other In the streets Twice
have Mr.. and Mrs Robert McAleese. of o.
Chestnut Street. found this out Although
they each about forty five years DID, they
do not forget sentiment. especially on ami
versarics. They before Judge Beall
yesterday charge OF causing disutrb
ance I'm Main Street on Saturday night.
Mr. and Mrs McAlcese were indignant Mt
their arrest. 1t was the twenty first ami
snry of their wedding day they said. and
they merely kissed each other in honor OF
the occasion. Their oscuiatory demonstra-
ton so ardent, Patroman Keehan said
that they attracted a crowd and he arrested
them for disorderly conduct Judge Beall
released them under suspended sentence.
On their twentieth anniversary, year ago.
the couple were arrested for hugglng each
other on Warburton Avenue. They were let
go In court that time also
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-25
MOTHER OF TALLEsr MAN.
Mrs. Lucy Nelson Dies mt Her Home
In Essex County.

Especial TO The Times Dispatch
Fredericksburg, Va. March 24.-Lucy
Nelson, the mother OF the largest and
tallest man of modern times, died at
her home in Essex County n few days
ago. aged eighty eight years. Her son,
Pickett Nelson. the giant. was raised in
that county. and until the time OF his
death, which occurred in Baltimore
few years ago. Travelled with a circus
and was exhibited as the largest and
tallest man I'm the world. He was said
to be nine feet seven inches in height
and weighed nearly 400 pounds
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-25
NIGHTMARE SAVES BIG AUTO.
Thieves Scared from New Rockefeller Ca
nv CrIes in Sloan

Thieves Scared from New Rockefeller Car
by Cries In Sleep.
Greenwich. Conn, March ..-Pcrcival e.
Rockefeller, OF William G.. Rookie Teller
came within an ace OF losing his costly new
touring at o'clock yesterday morning.
when two burglars broke into his garage
with a Jimmy.
They had the car pushed partly out OF the
garage, and that they did not get 1t away
was due to n nightmare of James Brown.
chauffeur whose sleeping partments are
over the garage.
His cries aroused Robert Maird. a groom.
who came from another room 10 awaken
him. Both Brown and Nard then heard
noises below. They saw the outside and
the two men running away. The nightmare
evidently scared them. The garage door was
found forced open.
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NICE REWARD FOR HEROINE.
Saved Life of Young Woman Who Had


Fallen Over Cliff.
Trenton, March IA reward of 5000 was
received by Miss Agnes Harmed. of this city,
for saving the life of Miss Anna May Car
by rreSer;e me vas pr,S sent
ton and now OF New York. The Carriers also
gave a reception TO the Trenton girl in New
York tonight
Miss Harmed saved Miss Carter's life lin
Plainhed, where they had gone auto
mobile trip two years ago While gathering
Wild flowers Miss Carter went over fifty-
foot precipice and was in great danger when
Miss Harmed, who was the only one In tho
party who kept her presence OF mind. got a
rope from the automobile and lowering it
pulled Miss Carter to safety.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-25
FIRST TIME HE'D LOST DAD.
Atlantic City Crush Too Much for Railroad
OHlninns nnH

Atlantic City Crnsl Too Much Tor Railroad
Officials Boy
= Atlantic City. March 2i.-Sobbing as II his
heart would break. twelve-year-od boy
entered police headquarters and informed the
desk sergeant that he had lost his father In
the great crush OF humanity the Board
walk. Come inside and sit down." WAS the
reassurinS invitation. land your father will
soon be here looking for you. Well find him
without any trouble"
The boy stiffened up at this kindly meant
suggestion and retorted THAT isn't what
ls troubling me. have been to the Pacific
Coast with dad and to other parts OF the
have ever lost him..
Then followed veritable storm OF grief
which was not stemmed until the boys
Railroad Official entered headquarters an
hour later. as the desk sergeant had pre-
dicted. The boys JOY tempered some
what by the disgrace he felt over being
lost"
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verdict for Defendant.

y verdict for the defendant was re-
turned yesterday by the jury which
heard evidence in the suit of the Mid
die Atlantic immigration Company
against A. Theirman in Hastings Court.
Part III. Anton Durvin. who was Joined
in the suit recently took bankruptcy,
and the case against him was dropped
Isaac Digs and Charles L. Page rep
resented the plaintiffs. and Leigh r.
Page the defendant.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-25
Ann CcIehrnte Holiaar.

Yesterday was celebrated in true
holiday spirit by Southsiders. The
south bank of the James River was
lined with fishermen all day While
the catches were small, the DAYS out
ing on the river was keenly enjoyed.
All through the day the interurban
cars were TANNED with persons going
for day in the country. while equally
as large crowds came here from Pc
tersburE and way stations along the
lines. Several thousand went to For
est Hill Park. which opened for the
summer season yesterday
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-25
boy Again Run. Away.

Leonard Hanes, thirteen years old,
who ran away from his home on East
Fifth Street March 2, and was found
three days later at Hampton. has again
disappeared. The boy has an inclina-
tion Tor the stage, and 1t is thought
mat ne has gone North to join a the
atrical troupe. Last week William
Hanes. grandfather of the boy. was
appointed his guardian by Judge z. ii.
Wells.
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In Police Court.

The largest docket in more than a
month was before Justice Maurice yes
terday morning in Police Court, Part
H.
Charles Smith in whose place of
business six young white men were
caught early Sunday morning playing
poker. was fine $50 and costs for al
lowing gambling Oh the premises.
Fines of SIS apd costs were paid by
each of the players.
Emmanuel Hobby. colored. charged
with being a suspicious character. was
fined So and costs. Frank Jefferson.
colored. who refused to aid in placing
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-25
WiII nrInr ,Innrc nacL

Officer w. L. Waymack will leave
TINS morning for Norfolk to bring back
TO this city Thomas Il. Moore, the al
legged biKamist, who will stand trial
In this city. Through misunder-
standing. the Southside authorities
have been waiting for the Norfolk po-
lice to return Moore. but have been
advised that IL will be necessary to
send an officer for him.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-25
a. III Andre,rs nead

o. ]. Andrews, ffty-scven years old. died
last night at o'clock at his home. Liz East
Sixth Street. after long Illness. Besides
his wife, he leaves four childrep.Misses
Mary and Irene Andrews, and Cornelius and
Walter Andrews He is also survived by one
brother. Il. J. Andrews, and one sister, Mrs.
Joseph Marsh. OF Petersburg.
The funeral will be held tomorrow after
noon at $3.50 o'clock from Stockton Street
Baptist Church. The burial will be in Maury
Cemetery.
Mr. Andrews was one of the best known
residents OF the Southside. He was n mem
Der OF Liberty Council. No. L. Jr. O. u. a.
Liberty.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-25
Denied New Trial.

I'PVNIdI 10
Bristol. Va, March 24.EWilliam
Poore. convicted OF the killing OF Nell
son Archer, a member of the Tennessee
State militia. and given five months in
prison in Virginia. has been denied
the privilege of new trial by Judge
Joseph l.. Kelly, of the Corporation
Court. Pending an effort to appeal,
the sentence is suspended
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-25
Church to Re Rebuilt.

Bristol. Va, March 24.-The Rev. j.
W. Repass. pastor, will begin this week
the work Of rebuilding the Virginia
Avenue Methodist Church. which was
destroyed by fire last fall while serv-
ice was being held. He will be aided
in the work by various congregations
in Holston conference
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-25
sALEsGIRL FOR CHARITY.
Miss Mesnry, OF Philadelphia. Give. wage.

to Poor.
Philadelphia, March 2f.--Miss Elizabeth tx.
Megary. daughter of Mrs. John NJ. Megary,
of i54 South Twentieth Street. and prominent
In social circles, has cancelled all social en-
gagements To remain behind the counter OF a.
Chestnut Street flower shop. at a weekly
wage OF 50, which she IL devotins to aiding
poor children. |
The pay she received last week was Inn.
mediately expended on Easter eggs and bun.
MES for the children OF the slums
Her presence has brought rich harvest
to the proprietor OF the shop and her friends
have deluged her with orders. At the Gloss
of Saturdays business the pretty "saIesEirl',
had disposed of 500 worth OF Easter flowers,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-25
ILAnIruAL RUNAWAY AT SIX.
Charlestown Boys Intest Is Trip to HIara
I,oto Il

TINS Vineyard. -
Boston. March 2t,-Walter Joseph McCar-
thy, six years and four months old. who has
travelled hundreds OF miles unaccompsnied
and without funds. In dozen more run
away journeys. brought back to his
home In Charlestown after a trip to Vine
yard Haven.
The boy left home on Friday. and WAS
found that night on tho shore of Martha's
Vineyard. severely affected by hunger. ex-
posture and exhaustion.
Last November. at the time OF the Har-
vard-Ynle football game. Walter was picked
up by the police in New Haven.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-25
sIissing sIau Returns. Home

j. n. Symes, OF Ninth and Stockton
streets. whose Disappearance was re-
ported to the Southside police Sunday
afternoon. returned to his home yes
terday. He explained to his wife and
children that he had merely taken a
trip to Petersburg.
William McDougal, colored. was ar
rested yesterday charged with allow
ing gambling In his establishment. Six
negroes were caught in Il game of crap
at a pool room operated by the man.
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spiyey-Kea.

Ivor, Va. Marcel, GA pretty mar
riage was solemnized Sunday. when
Mrs. ]. S. b.. Ikea became the bride of
Charley Spivey. The ofilciatirg min
lister was Rev. r. III. Pcele, of the Chrie-
tian Church. Mr.. and Mrs, Spivcy will
reside In Ivor.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-25
SHOOTS AT EMPLOYER
Negro Driver Trys to Ixili O r.. Clay
I'm Ills Office

In His office.
Enraged II is said, by being elected
from the office OF the Southsidc Wood
and Coal Company, at Twenty first and
Decatur street. Henry Miles, colored.
seventeen years old, made an unsuc-
cessful attempt to shoot g. r. Clay,
the manager, yesterday morning at 9:45
o'clock The bullet went wide of the
mark. and before the negro could pull
the trigger the second time he was
disarmed.
Miles is said 10 have visited the
office while drunk. He started dis
cussion, and Mr.. Clay. resentins his
remarks. forced him out OF the office.
Miles pulled his revolver. but before
he could fire, his arm was knocked up
and the bullet went wide OF the mark
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-25
FALLS DEAD AFTER MASS.

Woman WHO Hndn't Missed Easter
Service In 35 Years Stricken.
New York. March ai.-Because she had
never missed attending Easter services In
st. Malachy's Church in thirty-five years,
Mrs. Julia Walsh, sXty-seSen years old. of
Brooklyn. insisted ON attending mass. despite
the fact she was Ill. She dropped dead on
her way home.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-25
TWO DIE IN HOTEL BILL ROW.

Proprietor and Guest Shoot Each Other to
Death on the Street.
Banks, Ark, March 25.-Samuel White
proprietor OF Banks hotel, and a. B.
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Miles escaped, but was captured some
hours later ut his home on Decatur
Street. lie is being held at the Third
Station without bail for trial This
morning before Justice Maurice.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-25
Odds and Ends From the Wire

stevens OF Kansas City, his guest, quarreted
over the amount Stevens should pay for ac-
commodations at Whites hostelry, and each