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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-22
DECISION ANNOUNCED.
Mayor of Havana Wins In Dispute as
to Payment Of Police.

Havana january 2.-Ihe PROSECUTE
ing attorney of the Audencia Court, to
whom was submitted the dispute be-
tween the Liberal Secretary of the
Interior. Senior Menocal. and the Con-
servativc Mayor of Havana, General
Frevre Andrade. relative to the pay
rnent Of the Havana police. has decided
in favor Of the Mayor. The Mayor had
declined TO pay the municipality share
of the police expenses
When this decision was announced.
Colonel Orestes Ferrara. speaker of the
House of Representatives. declared
according to the newspaper Discussion.
that IL was hopeless for the Liberals TO
exDocr Justice and that for himself the
only recourse now was either to retire
from public or TO inaugurate a rcvo-
luton.
sneaker derives Importance because of
The persistence OF rumors that the
Liberals are not disposed to accept the
results of the late elections
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-22
CARY RESIGNS !
RAILROAD posi-
Division Freight Agent OF
G. g. 0. to Be Manager of
Coal Company.
Coal Company.

Alfred S. Cary. division freight
agent of the Chesapeake and Ohio
Railway. and formerly general manager
of the Kanawha Dispatch Fast Freight
Line, has resigned from the employ of
the company to become general man
ager of tho Atlantic States Coal and
Coke Company. The resignation goes
into effect February |. when Mr.. Cary,
takes up his new work.
Mr.. Cary has been with the Chesa-
peake and Ohio in various capacities
for twenty-three years He was drst
employed by the road as office boy. re-
ceiving promotions from time to time,
until he reached the post he holds at
present. Before becoming manager
of the kanawha Dispatch he was suc-
cessively soliciting and travelling freight
agent, with headquarters IN this city.
The appointment to the general
managership of the Atlantic States
Coal and Coke Company follows the
retirement of the present manager.
Z. S. Simpson, who has become presi-
dent of the newly organized West Viz
ginia Coal Company. MIR. Cary has
wide acquaintance with business and
railroad men in the State and brings
to his new position an intimate know
ledge of the coal shipping business
The West Virginia Coal Company
of which Z. s. Simpson is head. was
launched last week, and is composed
in addition to Mr.. Simpson of j. l..
Moon, formerly of the Chesapeake and
craI manager: Nh l.. Norveil. treasurer,
and j. @. Hood, secretary. W. NJ
Bickers. Jr., formerly sales agent for the
Atlantic State Coal and Coke Company,
is also associated with the new COM
pany.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-22
MISS WILSON GETS $3.50 GOWN.
She VIII Wear Norfolk "Melrose
SILK at Fathers Inauguration.

Norfolk. Va. January Il" men
;,augurated in March his daughter.
Miss Eleanor Wilson. will wear dress
made from silk manufactured in Nor
folk. 80.
A silk dress was offered TO MISS
x,-;Ison in November when her father
was elected President. and she was
asked to designate the shade sne
desired She chose the OUTSIDE petdi
of an American Beauty rose and the
dress is now being made in New YORK.
II will cost $3.50 and will be delivered
carly in February. The dress Will De
placed on exhibition in department
store in this city before 1t is sent 10
Miss Wilson
The company has decided 20 name
the shade of silk ''melrose" in honor OF
Miss Wilson
Miss Wilson is said to have accepted
.he dress from the local concern be-
cause she wanted to pay compliment
10 he fathers native State.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-22
o. o. Barnes, Prominent Mer-
chant, Indicted for Killing
Luellen Newcomb.

Meherrin. Va. January do. o.
Barnes. charged i'm an indictment re-
turned yesterday by grand jury that
was impaneled immediately after the
regular term OF the Circuit Court, was
opened. with the murder OF Luellen
Newcomb, was arraigned for trial to-
day and plead not guilty. His case
is being heard by jury composed OF the
following men A. G. Bailey, w. l.. sta
pies, C. w Walehall. w. 9. Marshall
W N Harding NJ. L. Gee. }. r.
Gary, r. p. Nelson. w. x. Mcf all
W. w. Hite. S. II. Duke and w. 1.
Pulley.
John Lee, OF Lynchburg. and George
Allen. Of Lynchburg, are representing
the defense. and ~. Turnbull, Com
monwealth's Attorney. Is being assisted
by MIR Southall. of EmporiaS This
case is by far the most interesting that
has come up for trial in Lunenburg
County i'm several years. Mr.. Barnes.
the prisoner, is o prominent merchant
OF this county, and descendant from
one of the oldest and most prominent
families. Interest in the outcome has
been keen from one border OF the county
20 the other and as a result every inch OF
ground will be holly contested.
large number of witnesses have been
summoned for both sides The evil
dence was concluded to-day and TO-
morrow will be devoted to the argu-
ments. and II is expected that the case
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-22
INVITE PLANS
For new BRIDGE
Board Will Hold
Competition for Drawings
and Specifications.

Plans and specifications for re
inforced concrete bridge over James
pver 10 repIace the old Free Bridge
are to be invited by City Engineer
Boiling in compliance with resoiu-
ton offered in the Administrative
Board yesterday by Mr. Winter ano
adopted. The resolution directs ihe
City Engineer 10 obtain plans, drawings
and specifications for new reinlorceo
concrete bridge across James RIVER
at or near the site OF the present MINI
Street Free Bridge. at such elevation
as to pass over with sufficient cleara nee
the present Chesapeake and ONO
trestIc. BY the terms OF the resolution
INC Citv Engineer is authorized 10
advertise for complete plans ana
specifications for construction OF su ~,
bridge. the cost not TO exceed >-'vo-
II was explained that this was mercy
to secure preliminary drawings ana 70
determine on the general character OF
The bridge and the selection OF ths
designing engineers. as the plans OF
such a structure as Is proposed VIII
cost the city many times the aHouht
authorized TO be expended.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-22
PLEADS NOT GUILTY
TO MURDER CHARGE


will be given TO the jury some time
during the afternoon.
The crime fof which Mr. Barnes
is indicted is that of shooting MT New
comb during the early fan. WINE ne
was on the way to his home near that
of Mr.. Barnes from Chase city he
stopped in the store of Mr.. Barnes an
argument was started between the
two over a small account que MI
Barnes. and this gradually grew Vio-
lent. Newcomb is said then 70 nave
drawn his knife, when Mr.. Barnes
reached for his pistol and fred, the ball
striking young Newcomb near the
back, and he fell at the door OF the
building II was at first thought ne
would live only a very snort time
hat ne was carried TO his home. and as
soon as possible rushed TO Richmond.
where he was operated upon In the nope
that his life would be spared OUT ne
fingered along for several weeks anu
died Mr.. Barnes. who had Deeh ar
rested and bailed by the court. winch
was then in session. was again arrested.
and the amount OF MS Dan "ae ialSSN
from 81 900 20 5000
The docket for this term OF court
is somewhat lighter. and court VIII De
in session the entire week. I ne grand
Jury "a steadily grinding out 'ndlct-
nents. amond them being some Tor
violating the revenue law. and as a re-
suit the sheriff will be kept busy maui
ing these offenders up for tran,
large portion of the indictments are
for selling wine. Vigorous efforts are
heiup made nv the Commonwealth 20
clean out this violation of the revenue
law, and during the last term about
one dozen indictments OF the same ma
ttra were returned
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-22
STORY
Of STORM AT SEA
BATTERED and Disabled Vessels
Continue to Arrive at
Queenstown.

Queenstown. January 2i.-Battered
and disabled vessels continue to arrive
at this port after unparalleled expert
ence owing to the severity and long
duration of the Atlantic gales
CAPTAIN McConny, of the British
bari. Earlshall, from Swansea for st.
Tins y F.. which has returned 70
Queenstown relates thrilling story
- .be hurricane which nearly sent ms
sbio to the bottom several times IN
the Christmas week The cabins were
flooded. the calls blown to ribbons and
the Earlshall was only saved founder
ing bv keeping her head to the sea by the
,,se of a motion engine. with wnicn
the ship was fitted
on January /. 300 miles west OF
Queenstown. another terrific storm
demolished everything Huge waves
Rounded the ship Tnercilessly and flooded
every Commandment. There were sew
oral feet of water in the hold. and the
captain then decided to run for the
nearest port ...
CAPTAIN Foxworthy. OF the Brush
steamer Malvern Range. from Boston
and Baltimore for Copenhagen. told
a similar story. The Malvern Range
canoc into Queenstown under jury
rudder. She narrowly excaped found
ering with all hands in the hurricane.
rhich lasted from January TO IS Dur
ing that time the captain never LETT
the bridge. day or night
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-22

means of proceeding. several noldine
that the committee was some"hav III
the relation OF a court of appeals 70 d
lower court, and that II should ~ait
until the Administrative noaru sA
,yorked out some definite plan of city
improyement with necessary estimates
and calculations. and then cit as an
appellate court to review it 70 cor,
Elaborate with the Administrative isoaro
in preparation of such plan, IL wac
held. might bar the committee IRON
later using it's judgment in passing on
the merits of the proposition II
sgrsed that no harm could come from
an interchange of views. however. ana
the chairman was authorized 20 arrange
for a Joint meeting or conference
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-22
Washington. The proposed company
would have forty-eight men.
PASSENGER TRAIN ROCKED.
Stone Crash Through Glass, Cutting
Passenger About Face.

Stanton. Va. January 2i.-Railroad
detectives are looking for the person
who on Sunday night and again last
night threw rocks into Chesapeake &
Ohio passenger trains.
The rock-throwing occurred in both
instances on this side of the Blue Ridge
Tunnel. On Sunday night just as
train No. IS was nearing Basic City d
stone crashed through window in
one of the passenger coaches. splintered
glass being sent flying in every dlrec-
ton, but, fortunately, injuring no one
Last night train No. was the target
for the rock thrower, and the stone
that came crashing into the coach
destroyed two window glass and in
jured a man by the namc of lie Near,
whose home is in Cumberland. Md.
The passenger was painfully cut on
the side of his face.
If the stone thrower ia caught and
he doubtless will be. he will be severely
punished A rock so thrown might
easily cause death. and the law provides
very heavy sentence for this kind of
an Offense.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-22
HENSON IS HELD
FOR GRAND JURY
Man With Many Aliases
Charged With Operating
Among Banks.

Norfolk, Va. January H-Wiliiam
NJ. Henson. with many aliases, charged
with operating among banks here at
Portsmouth and Newport News. was
to-day held for the February grand
Jury. When arrested over 5000 in cash
was recovered from him.
Now charges were also brought oy
three banks at Trenton. y. j.. and pro-
ceedings were begun 70 prosecute Hen
son in New Jersey after the case is
concluded in Virginia. The Trenton
banks also entered civil suits and at
.achments 20 recover on Henson's cash.
He was known in Trenton as A. Z.
Bonwell.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-22
IN SUPREME COURT.

Following were tho proceedings In
the Supreme Court of Appeals OF Wire.
ginia yesterday:
Woody ct al. VS.. Taylor. executor, ct
ais; argued by Louis o. Wendenhurg
for the appellant. and by s. S. P Patti
teson and A w Patterson for the
appeIlees, and submitted, F.,
City of Richmond vs. Williams ct
ais; partly argued and continued
to-day
Next cases to be called Neathery vs.,
Neathery; Miller VS.. Norton l. Smit h.
receivers etc. j. B. King 4 Co. VS.. c.
w. Hancock il Sons Penn ct als.- VS..
Tucker ct ais. 20 49, (
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-22
This Quickly Cleanses
Both Hair and Scalp

"A harmless and entirely satisfactory
.harnnoo can be enjoyed at little ex-
nensc.- says Mrs. Mae Martyr IN tho
- Angeles Bee. II you get an orsei-
al package OF canthrox from your
druggist and dissolve = teaspoonful IN
r,trsnre Tor a thorough cleansing OF
both hair and scalp.
The canthrox mixture makes
wcaIth Of rich. white lsther that dis
.of,-cs every atom Of dust. dardruff
md cxccss oil. Rinsing leaves tho
hair and scalp Immediately clean. and
aftor a canthroT shampoo the hair
dries quickly and evenly. taking on
.orb a rics gloss and softncss. 90 that
dot,r ~ IN - a genuine pleasure. DC
caeiouaf ehampooinG with CsnthroK
kecps the scalp clean and plant and
induccs a heavy growth OF beautiful,
lustrous observation-disclosures
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-22
Paris, Texas Man
Who Is Grateful

feel ! owe it to you to let you know
what DIR. Kilmer's Swamp Root has done
for me. was bothered for about twelve
months with backache and kidney trou-
bic, also annoying symptoms, and was
badly run down. After using swamp.
Root, was restored to health. | am local
distributor of Paris, and can't say too
much for Swamp Root. ! am. now IN
good health. Very truly yours
]. NJ. DODD,
400 South 18th ST.. Paris, Texas.
Sworn and subscribed to before me,
this 10Th day OF February, a: u; 1912.
CHAS. s. NEOTHERY,
Justice Of the Peace and Ex-Officlo
Notary Public in and for Lamar Co., lex.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-22
A Days Work is so Much Play to the
Man With Stomach Kept Right
With Stuars's Dyspepsia
Tablets.

Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets contain
these natural elements necessary TO diges-
ton, and when placed at work in the weak
stomach and small iRtestines, supply what
these organs need They stimulate the
gastric glands and gradually bring the
digestive organs back TO their normal
condition
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets have been
subjected to critical chemical tests al
home and abroad. and their composition
has been approved by the highest au-
thorities
There is no,secret in the preparation
Of Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Their
composition Is known among physicians
as the most popular Of all remedies for
indigestion, dyspepsia, water brash, in
sonnia, loss OF appetite. mcisncholia.
|oonstipatiou, dysentery and kindred dis
eases originating from improper dissolu-
ton and assimilation Of foods, because
they are thoroughly reliable and harmless
to man or child
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are sold BY
/ all druggists az so cents box, and are at
once a safe and powerful remedy. one
|arsin Of the active principle IN these
tablets being strong enough 10y tell to
digest 1000 grains Of steak, eggs and
|other foods. Stuzrt's Dyspepsia Tablets
will digest your food for You WREN your
stomach observation-disclosures
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-22
Short News Stories From All Over Virginia
STRANGE CONDOLENCES.
Married on Same Day to sisters
Hiybtand Men Die on Same Night

Monterey, Va, January Vi
lowing the announcement OF tne oea.h
~ trvo nrorninent men along the Bath
I;obrand line. remarkable coin
cidence is related: George F. Bakle'
of Bolar. and John Rodgers. of Burns
Vile, both well-known citizens, were
married on the same day-many years
ago-the same minister officiating, their
wives being sisters. and ootn oled on
~, s.,ne night. within a few hours
of each other, the funerals taking place
on Sunday
The first named was familiariy
Lnown as Gilbert Eakle, and for
many years was proprietor OF the
popular hotel at Bolar SPRING ne
Eakle House HIS WIG Hlo'ueh
name was Burns
Mr. Rodgers was little known In
this section of Highland. but was
prominent citizen of Bath, residing
at or near Burnsville.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-22
NEW MILITARY COMPANY.
With Stfrrrreeeeerrrddffer
with strength OF forty-bight Wen
BEING Organized In >orfoih.

Norfolk, Va. JANUARY "a "e"
military company to be known as
Company G.. Fourth Virginia hesi-
ment. is being organized in Norfolk
and the idea il TO muster il into the
service OF the State by February l. II
il MANNED to make this headquarters
or machine gun company eventuaiiy
,,,5enendent Of all regimental battalion
scrvice and the thirteenth company Of
re regiment. The regulations Tor a
beadouarters or machine gun company
-erovidc for three section-machine gun.
counted scouts and orderlies. as vel
as = transportation section The general
srberne for such company IN the
American military service = nov De'Is
1900 out by the department Al;
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-22
PACK CAPTURES THIRD FOX.
Charlottesville Hunters Take Gray
Near Pantops.

Charlottesville, Va, January IL
w. p. Lspcomb and Charles w. Hul-
esb vent on a fox hunt Saturday
They started out about IL O'clock
and encountered a gray on Woif Pit
Mountain, near Pantops. not lar from
the residence OF DR.. Edgar WOODS,
and ran him across Wolf Pit Mountain
on to the farms of Downing smith
Underhill. Edge Hill, ana n. f.
NIaoruder At "Glenmore" a turn was
made. REWARD running back almost 10
where ne started and being caught
on the ground in Downing Smith
acid near Pantops. Only Mr. Lisp
comps hounds were used IN the chase.
This makes the third fox TINS PACK
has caught on the ground since Jan
Tbe dogs have only been
bunted Ave times since the above date.
having also holed another.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-22
TAFT APPROVES REPLY
TOBRITISH PROTEST
Information as to Exact Status
of Note Withheld by State
Department.

Washington. January ei.-President
Taft has approved the note prepared
at the State Department in reply 70
the communication from Sir Edward
Grey. the British Secretary for Foreign
Affairs. protesting against the exsmp
tion Of American cOastwlse shipping
from the payment of tolls in the Pana-
ma Canal.
As a matter of official courtesy, in
formation is withheld "a 20 the exact
status of tho note until IL has been re-
ceived by the British government IN
London. through the American en-
bassy there.
Following precedents established IN
the publication of the Grey note. ~
has been arranged tina. Secretary
Knox's reply shall be given out for
publication simultaneously in Wash
ington and in London.
1t is believed here that after attempt
ing to eliminate a mum Der of PROPOSE
tions contained in the British note. re-
garded as not germaine to the real is
sue, Mr.. Knox has devoted himself
principally TO the effort TO show
that the term "all nations" in the Hay
Pauncefote treaty does not necessarily
include the United States. and that it Is
entirely competent for this government
TO treat it's own shipping differently
from that of other maritime nations. so
far as the canal is concerned.
Important chapters in the history
of the negotiations that led up TO the
confirmation OF the Hay-Paunceforte
treaty. which were either overlooked
or purposely omitted in the discussion
of this important feature in the Brit
ish note, are also believed to be includ-
ed i'll tho American presentation. II
generally is regarded as certain that
enough new matter has been injected
into the negotiations to warrant their
continuance for some time before the
principals are brought to the necessity
of final discussion upon the question of
whether the issues shall be submitted
90 arbitration
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-22
Good Roads Association.

Bedford. Va. January 2i.-A number
OF citizens met at Fizer's schooIhouse
and organized the Pike Good Roads
Association. ". l.. Lyle was made
chairman and Landon Lowry. secretary
This is to be a permanent organization
whose object IS to macadsmize the
Salem Turnpike. The association in
tends to cooperate with the county
officials Immediately in building one
mile of permanent road at an estimated
cost Of abou: - 40 The membe of
the organization have obligated them
selves to furnish the stone and haul 10
20 the crusher. while the county is 20 do
the grading. crush the stone and build
the road. The work Will begin at the
corporate limits and Mr. Lyle has given
a right OF way through some OF his
property to connect with the former
road bed OF the railroad. which viii give
about three miles Of fine firm highway
from the east of the town.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-22
REGRET RIOT IN HOUSE
Members Of Wyoming Legislature Express

Chevcone. wyo.. January I.-MemberS %
,he LEGISLATURE and officers OF shc House par
tirr,lsrIy. to-day had only expressions OF regret
over the riot in the House yesterday after
noon.
since yesterdays riot over Speaker Prstt's
committee appointments. Democrats ana Re-
nahlicsnS had gotten together and agreed on
a ssrbcommittec on elections for the one Of
fercd BY the chair.
In the subcommittee which was made to-
d.v the Republicans have four and the Dem
ocrats three members. This = advantage
10 the reelection Of senator Francis v. War
zen who ~ the contests are ovcrrulcd. has
enough votes 70 win the senatorship-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-22
Counter-Charge Against Kay.

On cross-warrant charging him
with assauIting and beating and threat
ening to cut and kill T. E Stone, t
W. Kay. of West Twelfth Street. was
arrested last night and bailed for APP
pearance this morning in Police Court,
Part H.
Kay gained considerable notoriety
Monday by staggering into police
headquarters. covered with blood and
in a bad shape from a severe beating
alleged to have been given by two
msmb ers of the Stone family. They
were arrested on the charge and re-
taliated by bringing the counter-charge
against Kay
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-22
DEMONSTRATION WORK.
Miss Fitzhugh Makes Liberal Dona-
tiOn of 500. o.

Miss Janetta r. F;tzhush. Of this city
made some inquiries into the merits
of the farm demonstration work. and
was impressed with its Importance.
AS an encouragement for the continu-
ance OF this work she has written a let
ter addressed to Captain NJ b. Rowe,
who undertook TO insure the continu-
ance of this work by securing funds
from the Business Mems Association,
City Council and individuals. after
the Board of Supervisors of Spot
sylvania County decided to discon-
tinue the work for this year. Miss
Fitzhugh voluntarily enclosed in her
letter a check for 500 to be added to
the fund which Captain Rowe is raising
for the purpose named
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-22
Russian Trio Fined.

Lazarus LeIbet. one OF the TITO OF
Russians who appeared yesterday morn
ing in Police Court. Part H., on DIS
orderly conduct charges. was assessed
s. and costs by Justice II. A. Maurice
for fighting. Michael Caesar, who
was on the other end of the argument.
was sent to Jail in default of a fine OF
$50 and costs for carrying concealed
weapons Sam Schuman. charged with
resisting an officer in the discharge OF
his duties. was fined IS and costs
Willie Hagen, charged with engaging
in a street fight with w r. Blunt.
was penalized $ and costs. The charge
agains Blunt was dismissed when 1t
appeared from the evidence that the
was not the aggressor.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-22
Newsof South Richmond.

ing. was continued yesterday by Judge
Ernest Fl. Wells in Hastings Court.
Part IL, when IL was found that the
counsel for the defense was unavoid-
ably absent from the city.
The suit of j. W. Latham against
II. B. Smith is scheduled for hear
ing this morning before Judge .Weils:
Judge Wells has been DESIGNATED
nv Governor Mann to sit in the Amelia
Circuit Court, January IS. % and 30
This was done at the request OF Judge
Robert O.. Southall. who was for
rnerIy interested in several Of the civil
suits to be heard and whose horse was
stolen by a young white man VINO
will be placed on trial.