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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-13
MANY WITNESSES
ACCUSE OFFICERS
They Tell Senate Committee of
Lack OF Protection During
:, Suffrage Parade.
STORY OF EVANGELIST
Saws She Was Insulted by
Policeman OH Day OF
Inauguration.

washington. March, ia mass Of
su,ali detail AS to tho disorder that in
tsrfered with the suffrage parade here
on, March was elected to-day by the
Senate subcommittee investigating the
occurrence. from thirty-oDc witnesses
The entire day WAS devoted to the eN-
animation of witnesses, WHO occupied
the stand but few minutes each.
Several men and women who march
ed in the parade told the committee OF
the trouble and embarrassment caus-
ed them by the crowd. and criticized
The conduct of the police along the line
of March. Among these was Madame
Muntford. nm evangelist, who. in addi-
iioI, to detailing her experiences in the
parade. declared she had been roughly
used by Washington police captain
while watching the inauguration cere-
monies the next d,Y. She said that
Captain James r.. Mulhail. in refusing
10 allow her 10 cross the police lines
with ~ suffrage banner handled her
roughly and exclaimed: You women
had your day yesterday
Charges against Captain Muihall in
connection with tho incident are be-
ing Investigated by the police depart
incnt.
A dozen Washington business men.
who were organized into a committees
OF public order fo- the inaugural period,
and who. in automobiles. cndeavorcd TO
ana the ponce III SupOu1nH the disorder
during the suffrage parade. testified
They declared that the police had done
all that was humanity possible tn handle
The crowd. but thot The gathering was
too large To be controlled.
Captain "a. Schneider, who was In
charge OF the police detail AT the point
on Pennsylvania Ave. wJGfe the crowd
Was denscst and where the cavalry
was finally called on for aid. defended
his men. Iie declared that he and his
officers worked faithfully in their ef-
forts To clear the street
Had YOU any reason to think" ask
cd Senator Jones. that Major Sylves-
ter. or any one else al headquarters
would overlook amy neglect Of duty in
connection with this parade. or that
they wanted the parade interferred
with"
no" answered the captain, emphati-
cslly
e>deolarcd thai Major sylvester had
Seen emphatic and explicit In his m
structions to his subordinatcs. and
that while the men OF the department
looked upon the parade in a light
msnncr,' they had been :4dmonished to
work faithfully. lie declared they did
so He had never heard Major Sylves-
ter speak dispara stngly or tho parade
or tho women In charge of II.
The committee adjourned until Fri
das. when other police officials will tes-
tify
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-13
HANSBROUGH NOW
PRISONER IN JAIL
He attempts to Shoot, but
Officer Is Too Quick
for Him.
TRAILE0 BY BLooDHouNDs
Dogs Lead 'Pursucrs to i'ugi-
tive in Station at
Starkey.
Especial to The Timcs-Disputcb.I

lSpcCldl 10 Inc
Roanoke, Va, March 12.-After an
all might hunt in Roanoke County, the
city police this morning arrested Percy
i1ansbrough, who last night. together
with Guy Akers, took possession OF
DIR. ~, T.. Joness horse and buggy and
started On a tour OF tile open coun-
try south of this city. Last night. fol-
lowing the discovery of tho theft OF
the rig. the physician notified tho po-
lice, ami 1t was learned that tho men
who had taken the buggy had headed
southwark. The pursucrs followed
them and finally. overlook them. The
young men resisted, and Hansbrough
fired at one of the officers. The bullet
struck Akcrs. but did not wound him
seriously. The pistol shot frightcnE
the horse. which ran away with Akcrs
in the buggy. In the course Of tho eN-
element IIansbrough escaped in the
darkness.
Akers was brought back to the cit.
and lodged in Jail. and then party
locate IIansbrough. The dogs took up
the trail and led the officers TO the
station at Starkey. where one of them
found Ilansbrough. The young man
was seated In the station. and when
he saw the officers he pulled d re-
Yolvcr. However, the policeman was
too quick and fred his winchester shot
gun, woundinK the man in the right
shoulder. He was brought 10 Roanoke.
His wound is not serious.
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for several minutes, and going
through the house. found llohle: hid
den behind the ice box In the Kitchen.
you've got me- Kohler exclaimed.
according TO Schearcr, Nov what are
you going To do with me?"
Then they went upstairs to where
Mrs. Schearer was found. schcarcr
described ISohlcr and his wife as be-
ing In "scanty attire"
Schcarer Insisted that his wiz must
so away that night. and said nc ask
ed kohicr, to provide a. place for her
to, stay. Sam. YOU wouldn't put me
out of the house tonight" the witness
said his wife pleaded But Mrs.
Schearer left the house, Schearcr said.
Members OF tho commission examined
DR.. Budwigs day book memorandum
of his visit TO Chief ISohler on tcbru-
AIRY .. and City Solicitor Wilcox de-
clarcd that the name Fred Kohler'
seemed to him to be written over an
erasurc."
After DR.. Budwig testified the hear
ing was adjourned until tomorrow.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-13
TO HENR|CO JAIL
FOR FE-KEEP|NG
Two Convicted Murderers Will
Be Removed From Spot
sylvania County.
lspccial to The Times Dispatch. ]

fredericksburg Va, March L.
Judge X. II. l.. Chichester, Of tho Cir
lcuit Court OF Spotsylvania County, at
The request of commemorative Attor-
iucy r Stokeley Coleman has entered
AN order directing that Nelson V Car
Ter. white. convicted in that court OF
Tho murder OF his wife and sentenced
ito he electrocuted. and +. L. Hargrovc.
,coiored. convicted of the murder or
Mansfield Thornton and Melvina Thorn
ton his wife, and sentenced. be
taken from the SpotsyIvania iail to the
! iicnrico County jail, for aarekeeping
The jail at Spotsy)vania is regarded
as insecure for Keeping. for any con-
siderable time, the two prisoners un-
der the death sentence. The prisoners
cannot b" taken to the penitentiarv vet.
owing 10 the fact that the question
of an appeal in each tasc has not been
definitely disposed Of Sheriff r. NJ.
Waller, Deputy Sheriff W. b. Foster
and j. y. Pcndleton were designated
10 have charge OF the prisoners and de-
iiNer them To the ilenrico Jail authori-
ties. The two condemned men will be
taken to Henrico without delay.
At meeting held here in the in
tcrests of securing rights of way for
the railroad TO be built from Hampton
through Gloucestcr, Niddlesex. Essex.
Caroline and Spotsylvania Counties 10
Fredericksburg, and to which owners
.ot lands between this point and fifteen
miles below Fredericksburg were in
v'ted. G. O'Conor Gooricll presided and
introduced Charming NJ. Ward. of Rich
mond, who manages the affairs OF The
proposed railroad, and gave a his
tor! OF the movement for the building
or the railroad and the development
from that time up to the present He
answered number OF questions ana
gave information as far as was pos
siole Following MIR. Wards talk, there
was general informal discussion The
sentiment of the meeting was in favor
ot the railroad, and All desire 10 sec
~ constructed. Deeds have been pre-
pared for the land required from each
ot the different pieces of property.
ana were delivered TO those present for
thcir examination. and they were asked
TO make report at a later date The
meeting was regarded as success III
every way Among those present were
Captain II. G. Vance. Henry Warden
C. IS. Conway, a. l. Garrett 6. W.
VERIFY. Fred snyder, Count &.
d Adhcmar. willing Bowie, j. IT, Pep
meier, Mrs Anna Werner Members
Iof the committee of the Business
Mems Association were Henry Dannchl.
&C.. O'Conor Goolrck. Henry Warden
a. r. Rowe. Colonel r. ID. Cole, isaac
.iIirsh.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-13
HOBBIES WILL Be
STILL TIGHTER
Paris, Arbiter of Fashions, Says
They Have Been Too
Loose.
Especial 10 The Times Dispatch. ]


NV York. March 12.-Paris, In her
role OF arbiter of fashions, has de-
creed hobbies tighter than ever for the
spring styles. according TO G. e. kutz-
mann. who returned to-day from the
French capital. where he had gone
In the interests or New York inn
porters.
The latest thing in Paris creations
carry the hobble to the extreme" said
Kurizmann, especially In the aewest
style gown known as the radio en-
r<t'e While tine new fashions viii be
narrowed around the ankles. however.
they VII have more room at the hips
and knees and at least the women will
be able to sit down comfortably in
them. The material will be somewhat
gauzier and The gowns will be cut
lower At the neck.
1T is a mistake" he added. TO think
that Paris drcssmakers get together
and decide upon the coming fashions
Tie majority OF the new ones ;his sea-
son were suggested BY Nine. Margot
GirouN a wealthy and talented
Parisiepne. Women are hired to fol-
low her and TO reproduce her new
gowns As soon as one style becomes
general, Nine. Giroux designs another
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-13
INJURED HUSBAND
GIVES His VERSION
Tells How He Found Chief
kohlcr Hiding Behind
Iccbox.

Cleveland, o. March i.- Sa;tucl T..
schsarer, former husband OF the wo-
man with whom IT Is charged Chief
OF Police Fred kohlcr was guilty OF
immoral conduct, to-day told the oivn
service commission his version az the
occurrences at tho Schcarcr nom.
which constitutes the basis FOR
charges against the police chief!
The prosecution then rested ard Dr.
Maurice Budwig. FIRST witness for the
defense, testified he had prescribed for
kohler while the chief was at home in
he'd on February :. 1912, the date OF his
first alleged visit 10 The ScheGrer
home.
On the night Of June 8. laIc.
schearor said he smashed q window II
his homo after ringing the door'cli
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-13
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CHURCH Is COMPLETED.
II VIII Bc Used for First Time sunday
Morning.

Especial to The Times Dispatch.
Rocky Mount, y. c.. March l2-Neyt
Sunday for the first time the conRre-s
cation of the First Baptist Church OF
this city Will worship in the handsome
new building just being completed
The new house OF worship. erected at
a cost of about $40. 900. is one OF the
handsomest church buildings In the
state The Sunday school room in the
rear OF the church auditorium was con-
pieted some months ago. and the con-
Sregation has been using that To
celebrate. the practical completion OF
the new building the congregation will
have series OF special services.
The formal opening exercises wills
begin Friday evening, with service "a
OF the pastors who have formerlys
served the charge here will return to-
take n part On Sunday morning thes
opening sermon will be preached by.
Rev. X. 4. Nann. president OF Aieredithz'
College, of Raleigh, y. e.. &
II is noteworthy that the congrega
ton here. which is not an unusualiys
larsc one, has practically spaid for the$
work on the church. as Sit has pro
crossed AS the church stands Com
pleted there remains unpaid only So
900, and it is the expectation Of thee
leaders 10 have this amount paid sol
as to have the dedicatory ceremonies
not later than May.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-13
FEW WITNESS CLOSE
OF EGISL AZURE
Trains Take Lawmakers Away
Before Final Fall
of Gavels.

Raleigh. y. g., March l2.-Thc stimuli
taneous fall OF the gaveis of the presi-
dent of the Senate and the Speaker of
the House or Representatives. sound
ing the close OF the 1913 session OF
the North Carolina General Assembly
took place at i:i5 O'Clock this after
noon In the presence Of the smallcs st
many sessions, probably less than nifty
members of both houses being present.
and considerably less than that number
OF spectators. Final adjournment had
been expected earlier in the day, hut
hardness OF the Senate in completing
disposition of calendar bills and the
necessary wait thereafter for the final
batch OF enrolled bills for ratification
compelled a large number OF members
10 take outgoing trains before adjourn
mcnt was reached
The last hour OF the Senate wac
taken up largely with remarks by
members on their impressions of the
session Senator Council. OF Catawba
a recognized leader declared that in
his opinion some very good lcgisla-
ton has been gotten through thist ses-
sion. and that balance sheet will
prove very crcditablc for the Lcgis-
laturc. He had greatly enjoyed the
session and his association with his
fellow legislators.
Senator Jones, of Forsyth. comment
cd that this seemed to have been a
leaderless Senate. every Senator TAX
ing his own progressive or stand-pa
course. lie felt that the Legislature
had not been as progressive as the
people demanded in some respects
In the Senate. the motion for sine die
adjournment was made by Senator
Pharr. seconded by Senator Hobgood.
In the House this motion was by Re
preventative Koonce with numerous
seconds
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-13
LuMr cur FROM HER BRAIN.
Girl Rallies After Operation 1t Was Feared

Baltimore. March 1.-Resorting 10 means
seldom used except in cases where little
hope for patient is entertained Or. $. i.
crowc, OF the Johns Hopkins Hospital, per-
formed a very IInlcult operation. The sub
sect was the fifteen year-old daughter OF
". G. likly. wealthy manufacturer of
rochester y. V, who for several years had
been afflicted with disease affecting that
part of her brain directly above the roof
uf her mouth
! large growth had formed at the edge
OF nc brain. wedging against the thin wall
81 none protecting II. The almont had
effected the development aud hearing Of
Tho girl as well as her speech. Despite sew
crai previous operations In Boston and
abroad she did not improve and when she
hrht was examined 10y Baltimore surgeons
1t was decided an operation would he fatal.
Dr. Grove. after careful diagnosing. am
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-13
GROCERY ROBBED
BY M|L|T|AMEN
Now Commander of Regiment Is
Trying to Find Guilty
Soldiers.
ISnccial to rhe rines. nisnA1nh /

N'''f "
Middletown. n. y, March i2-The
commander Of the First Regiment. Ma
tional Guard. is endeavoring TO ferret
robbed grocery store in c street.
Washington, of goods valued at 5000
at the time Of the inaugural parade.
city, to-day received a communication
from regimental headquarters inQuir-
ing whether the officers or members OF
ing the robbery The reply was sent
that they knew nothing of the affair
The store was conducted by wo-
man. who makes the complaint. The
the formation OF the parade.
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ALL EAGER TO FAY FOR HER.
Judge, Lawyers and Jurors Anxious to Boa
Defendants BURDEN

III.
New York, March 1.-Two lawyers. twelve
iurymcn and the judge himself all contcnded
In Justice Rockers part Of the Supreme
Court over the privilege Of paying damages
OF 81 awarded to Mrs. Chaje Kamil who had
sued Rose Eisenberg. a comedy young wo-
man. for alienation NJ the affections OF .Jo-
seph Kami Mrs. Kamil had asked for $40. :
600 damages ON the stand Rose declared
she WAS unaware that i<aIni was a married
After absence OF ono minutes The
Jury returned and announced 1t had award
ed Mrs. kanil 81 damages.
The jury wish to pay tho judGemnt' said
the foreman.
"Oh, no. I'll pay the Judgment" reioined
Justice Hooker.
II beg your Honors pardon" chimed in
lsidore Siegetuch. the plaintiffs counsel.
let me pay it
Paul Gross very cmphaticaliS. and claim
that IL Is my right to pay this bin on her
behalf He thrust bill into the clerks
hnn1.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-13
Remarkable Action of a Rem
cdy That Drives Every
Speck of Poison From
Body.

There In a strange. mysterious power
in a remarkable blood medicine that finds
its way through tho circulation by what
is known a , Divine selection. The rem
edy is Swifts Sure Specific. or S. s. s.
Science cannot explain just why Ger.
tain elements in the blood feed the bones.
others nourish the hair roots, and SO on.
And 1t Is this same mysterious action of
drives away all germs, heals all sores
germs with the powerful healing action
of Ieucocytes. Remarkable testimonial.
have been written that prove beyond
what oan be cured by S. S. S. And in
mercury, iodides, arsenic, copper. and
other minerals with no permanent effect,
the most astonishing recoveries have
been made by S. S. S.
There Is not a blood faint of any ma.
lure that can remain in a system fortl.
fed by this most wonderful remedy, for
it is absolutely pure and contains only
those elements that the blood naturally
sissImilates and which the tissues crate
fully accept. 1t agrees with the most
delicate stomach, even in those cases
where the use OF strong drugs has so
weakened the digestive system that med
icine cannot be given. Get a 800 bottle
Of S. s. S. at any drug store and thus be
assured Of a complete cure of any erup-
tive blood disease If your case is pc
culiar and you desire special advice write
to The Swift Specific Co., Medical Dept,
1?7 Swift Rl6E,, Atlanta, Ga.
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a leash and the rules of the house do not
permit animals to roam st large the

a leash. and the rules Of the house do not
permit animals to roam at large the
premises
After leaving the terrier outside OF the
main entrance, III Thirty-fourth Street, yes
terday noon. the jeweier walked through
the Waldorf to The Astor Trust Company,
intending 10 deposit some money. When he
reached there he found. to his cnnstcrnati lon.
that he had lost his bank book. containing
more than 5000 In checks and yellowbacks.
He hurried over the route ny which he had
come. intending To return tn his office. and
had forgotten all about his dog until
minded by q sharp bark or its presence as
he hurryinS by.
Turning. he Was happily surprised to sec
the faithful animal sitting on the spot
where his master had left him. holding tho
missing bank book In his mouth. The con-
tents were intact The jeweIer then remcm-
bcrcd that, In leaving his terrier behind he
had stopped Ia administer parting pat
and 30 doing must have dropped the hank
book The dog: II was said, received sub
stantial reward.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-13
SET NEW wonLD,s RECORDS.
Scout Cruiser Salem Makes Remark
able Trim Across Atlantic.

Gibraltar. March LIT was an
nounced to-day that the United states
scout cruiser Salem, on her trip across
the Atlantic TO this port, set several
new worlds records for consistent and
reliable wireless communication by
daylight.
The Salem was sent out to make
tests with the high powered govern
ment wireless station at Arlington.
She was able to send complete day
messages TO Arlington from distances
up to 1900 miles aud to receive from
distances above 2.4o0 miles Night
transmission dispatches were consid-
erably greater
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-13
NO AGREEMENT REACHED.
Directors of Railroad Companies Con
slider Dissolution PInna.

Kew York. March ll.-No agreement
on the dissolution plan of the Union
Pacific railroad Company and the
southern Pacific Company was reached
to-day at meetings OF the directors of
the two companies and the executive
committee of the Union Pacific.
Neither the executive committee nor
the directors or the Union Pacific will
meet again this week. This was ac-
copied az an indication that the agree
mcnt between the Union Pacific Rail.
way Company and the syndicate OF
bankers to finance It's SIPS. 10000 hold
ings OF the Southern Pacific Company
would be permitted TO lapse. This
agreement expires next Saturday.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-13
HORSE a SUICIDE IN AGONY.
spine Fractured. Butts Head on Wall Until

Wilmington, Del, March l2.-McctinS with
an accident In which It's back was broken.
$50 horse, owned by Andrew !. Travis,
iverymaM. committed suicide. The horse
walked from its stall and fell into n twelve
foot pit. Evidently in agony from the frac-
tured spine. the animal beat its head against
the cement side or the pit until il was dead.
The Delaware Fire Company lost Il horse
valued at $3.50 when the company's heavy
truck crashed into tree. at Eleventh aud
French Streets while responding To a false
fire alarm. IL is three hitch team. and
the middle horse struck the tree while the
other passed on either side The centre ami
shot.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-13
THREE MARrs on \ rouE.
Trio Who Studied. Worked and saved To-
gcther. Snil TO claim Reward.

Trio Who Studied. Worked and Saved To-
gcther. Snil to Claim Reward.
New York, March Ia.Thc steamship Gin
Ginnnti, OF The HAMBURG American Line. sail
ing from Hobokcn, IL carrying {" the Medi-
tcrrancan Mary sullivan. Mary Mccarthy
and Mary McCue.
For hve years these ''Marys" who have
been working overtime and denying them
:e'ves even The t;niost luxury. have been
looking forward To the trip abroad, which
was TO make ur for the smaller pleasures
they have been missing. The! all come from
chicago all went 10 the same paroohiai
school together: all went To ~ business col
eSe together, aud all got positions as ste
noEraphsrs together. In hvc years they have
saved S2.a00.
from there overland to Rome and Venice.
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MACS DIVIDE AT BARS DooR.
Ono RUNAWAY Tries to Enter Saloon a. Other

Onc RUNAWAY Tries TO Enter saloon n. Other
Lies Down.
chester. Pa. March T.. one OF span
OF horses attached to wagon belonging
I" Contractors j. Hanna Sons. attempted
10 pass throueh the swinging doors OF tho
main entrance To Thomas Roblnsou's hotel
~ Twelfth aud Madison Streets
The animals mate rHfused To lie dragged
tai.
The horses had been frightened al a pass
ing train and started 10 rnn away.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-13
GAS WELLS $1,000 a DAY.
Record Breaking Gushcr Is struck in Butler

County.
Butlcr, Pa. March l2.--With q mighty roar
that could lie heard within doors for sin
miles around, monster gas well was struck
on the Albert l'ortman farm. "a half mile
from the borough limits Veteran gas and
oil men estimate the production Of the well
at '".OnooJo feet Of gas day. II is the big
MIA.
Tho production of the Portman VOL will
net n revenue of about So TOO day. The
purchasing companies are nov payine ~
cents per l00O feet for natural gas.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-13

Key West. Fla. March IA wireless mes
sage received here to-day from the revenue
cutter Miami stated that the British steamer
Hswth Head was released from Molasses
reef the Florida coast AID would be
brought into Key West harbor No news
received Of the British steamer Lugano.
wrecked Ajax reef. The captain and
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-13
WARDEN NABs WRONG MAN.
Captain McKenty's Cherry Hiil "Dopev Goes
Wrong for 0npP.

, NUPH
Wrong, for Once.
Harrisonbnrg. March ls.--'Stop thief! stop
thef"' yoled man running up Third
street near the county iaiI.
Warden McKenty, OF the Eastern peniten-
tiary. stood In nearby cigar store. i've
heard that cry before said ths warden.
1T is made by the real thief to throw the
officers Off the trsil," and he dashed out
and grabbed the man who was yelling.
Let me go!" Vailed tho man; TIN not
the thief; there he soes In the post-offica."
Sure enough, tho thief was caught in the
post office In hiding and the man robbed
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What the Wise Man Says: MAKE Good

Cut out "if." could" and "should,
And start in to saw wood.
1ou can still have the best
Things in life like the rest
OF those who'ye achieved
just because they believed
I'm themselves. You're deceived
If YOU think Fortune comes
With rattle of drums.
And fanfare OF state
TO serve YOURS on a platc.
That isn't the way
That she visits to-day.
Plunge into the fight
Hit TO left and right
Don't let up will. your striking
TIL things meet your liking.
IL makes the world bitter
10 look mt a gutter.
Fate scowlS when she sees
4 GrOwnup on tiS knees.
Why the frecsile-backed toads
have the sense TO keep jumping
And here YOU stand Pumping.