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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-03
LEE CAMP STANDS
BY PEACE JUBILEE
DR.. Tabb Endorses It-Delegates
Elected to Grand Camp at
Chattanooga.

THE Peace Jubilee proposed by the
Retail Merchants Association will be
a good thing for the city. a good thing
Tor the Confederate veterans. n good
thing for the country at large" said
Dr. II. Cabeli Tabb al the meeting OF
Lee Camp OF veterans last night 1t
was evident that he Went TO the meet
ing for the specific purpose of adding
ms Endorsement to the propositions i'm
View of the opposition that has an
peared in some quarters
Il was very much gratihed,' said
l'f IaDb, ito learn that Lee Camp
voted unanimously to cooperate with
other organizations in making a great
peace jubilee in Richmond in 1915. /
would like 10 have the privilege or
going on record AS giving the proposi-
uon my personal and hearty imdorse-
ment"
There was nothing before the camp
nj the time on the subject. and nj,
the members seemed satisfied to STAND
u! their action Of a week before.
me camp elected the following vet
Grams 10 represent IL at the coming
reunion of the United Confederate Vet
Grams and meeting OF the Grand Camp
al Chattanooga. Delegates: T.. Gates
by Jones, w b. Freeman Edgar r..
"' W. 7"'ii"el w Williams, j. Tay-
lar Stratton. J. Thompson Brown w
= Timoeriake. !. Tyler Jobson, j. Tay-
Tor Cilyson Thomas i. Davis J. Il.
Robinson, w. e Moore. f. II. Rahm.
a. {. Peay, George T. Dean and W.
j. Wood; alternates J. Henry Kracke.
a. c. Wrenn. w II. Llghtfoot. w. r.
nan. James II, Eubank, John T..
owens Andrew krouse. J. w u. Far
Iar' j. J. Il. Brewer. J. c. Robinson.
George otey, ". III. Farmer and John
Lamb. :. -.
'hc following committee was elected
TO present 10 the City Council the APP
rhcatIon for an appropriation Of $4,000
10 pay railroad fare Of Confederate
veterans 10 the Gettysburg reunion.
j THOMPSON Brown, w. T. Freeman.
Edgar ID. Taylor. r Catesbv Jones
ana ID y. Brown, .Ir. Charles e Lochr.
from Pickett Camp, will also be on the
committee
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-03
FIVE CHILDREN ARE
HURLED FROM CAR
Thrown to Street When Electric
Hit DR.. Robins's Auto, and All
Escape Without Injuries.

Five children, one boy and four girls
whose ages ranged from two to ten
years were thrown from the automo-
bile runabout of DIR. Charles r. Robins.
or West Grace Street, last night about
G:3o O'Clock at Madison and Franklin
Streets. when it was struck by a biu
electric machine whose owner has not
Yet been identified None of the chill
ureh WAS hurt and how they escaped
INJURY was II mystery. The driver of
the electric, whose rccklcssness WINS
SAID 10 have been responsible for the
accident. did not stop his car. but con
tinued down Franklin street. The num-
her OF his machine was said TO h, 800,
The police have no record OF this num-
hcr
The children were being taken for n
short ride 1T the time Of the collision.
l)r' kohins's cur was being driven by
his colored chauffcnr. Arthur Harris.
NJ Madison and Franklin traffic became
conSestcd. and he was forced to stop.
The electric. approaching from the op-
posite direction though not travelling
NJ :, nigh rate of speed, made short
turns TO get out OF the jam. and in
SO doing hit the hood of the smaller
car. rhc children were thrown out
by the force of the impact. That the
ult'oout Was not turned over was CON
sl"cred remarkable. \ careful exam
nation OF each OF the youngsters
showed that not one had been scratched
or bruised
-Four of the lucky little passengers
are children Of DR.. Robins They are:
Spottswood. aged two; Bessie aged five;
EVELYN. aged six. and Dorothy. aged
ten The firth was Cornclia Edwards
daughter of Dr. Robert l.. Edwards. OF
100 East Grace street
Dr. Robins said that his machine was
badly damaged by the collision
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-03
Sam S Foreign Job Falls BY Wayside

tangible than letter from the Junior
Senator recommending Sam to Major
James y. Wood for appointment to a
place as convict guard The Peniten-
ttary superintendent read the missive
and said he was sorry, but he has just
put ON twenty new men with the road
forces and has no vacancies.
Sans friends are indignant. They
think his public services to his party
and his vibrant oratory cntitle him
TO recognition. For instance. when the
Martin rally was held at Murphy's
Hotel during the campaign OF 1911,
Sam was selected for a place on the
resolutions committee. OF course, the
resolutions commencing the senior
Senator had been prepared in advance
and had been delivered to Sam, who
had them safely slowed in an inside
rocket The committee retired and APP
pointed John A. Lamb to prepare some
resolutions.
why, Mr.. Chairman" said the for
mer executive of Jefferson Ward, 81
have the resolutions already here"
Wheroupon he produced them and they
were passed
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-03
PARAGRAPH PULPIT
Which Shall We obeys

There are times in religion when wo
ask Shall obey the authority OF the
church or the authority OF reason
If the church has reason behind n
we'll and good. But If not, what then?
The temptation may then be strong TO
stine reason II may seem so much
easier TO assume than 10 prove Ii
may appear so much less painful TO
believe than TO doubt. Hence" says
Lecky. the great English historian,
the oscillation and timidity of many
people. their indifference 10 truth. their
worship of eXpediency." Is not a rev.
ercnt reason also a gift OF God7-Uni-
tartan Publicity Committee.-Adver-
tiScment
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-03
SOUTHERN tablet
ON FEDERAL WALL
Confederate Emblem Will Soon
BE Placed on Richmond Post
Office Building.
GOT GOVERNMENT CONSENT
Old Structure Was Scene OF JEFF
ferson Davis's Trial
for Treason.

Within short time, the Richmond
post office VII bear a Confed s-a.. me-
mortal tablet. and will be perhaps the
only Federal building In the country
to be so inscribed. Tho sites com
mittee of the Confederate Memorial
Literary Society Is no whavlng the tab
let prepared in New York. Mrs James
r. Werth the chairman is NOT ga,
ready TO announce date for or de-
talis OF the unveiling.
This spot will be marked. like all NJ
me many others similarly treated by
the society, because 1T was the site of
building closely connected with Con
icoerate history. In the Federal bu Id
ing OF that day, President jefferson
Davis had his executive offices and
transacted official business In II the
cabinet OF the Confederacy held its
meetings. The state Department and
the treasury Department OF the gov
ernment had thel! quarters therein
together with the city post office
In 1865 President Davis appeared
there, before the United States circuit
court to answer TO the Indictment
Tor treason. and there he stood trial
hcse facts make the spot one of the
most Important In connection with
days
When the old post office was torn
oown three years ago, some of the
old walls, which were there in IN.
SIXTIES, were LEFT standing ana are
part of the new building.
Mrs Werth secured the official con
sent of Franklin McVeagh. former Sec
Rotary Of the Treasury. to place the
tablet on the Main street side OF the
nuiiolng IT had been suggested that
inc confederate seal be placed on it.
put ms has been abandoned. and
there VIII be no seal. not even OF the
society. An inscription will set forth
the historical data.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-03
CUMMING OPPOSES
JUDGE WILLIAMS
Hampton Man Announces His
Candidacy for Attorney
General.
WANTS EASTERN SUPPORT
Says Underwater Pays Most Taxes
and Has No State
Offices.
WANTS EASTERN SUPPORT

great interest and many complica-
lions were injected in the political
SITUATION in Virginia yesterday by the
announcement of Samuel Gordon Cum
ming. of Hampton, that he la a candi-
GATE Tor the Democratic nomination
lor Attorney-General of Virginia.
mere are already two men in the field
Attorney General samuel w. VIII
liams, OF Wythe. who seeks renomi-
nation. and Floyd w. King. former
state Senator. of Clifton Forge.
Mr. Cumming formerly served in tho
House of Delegates from Elizabeth
City County He Is one OF the best
known lawyers of the Underwater sec
ton. and made his mark while In the
Legislature.
From his announcement, 1t is evil
dent that he will seek the solid sup
port or the eastern part OF Virginia
lie says that this section does not now
nave and has never had its share OF
State offices. ana thinks 81 Is entitled
TO recognition. This evidently means
that the point will be made that Judge
Williams is from the Southwest, which
is already assured of the governor
ship, while Tidewater has nobody
among elective State positions. Mr.
King has already stated that his i'm
mediate section-Allcghany and sur
rounding country-has never had a
state office.
Further making his fight one OF
Eastern Virginia. Mr. Cumming says
tha' he will light for equalization Of
taxes on the argument that the bur
den OF taxation In Virginia is borne
by the eastern section. instead of equal
~ all over the state 1t has been
brought out that many of the south
western counties not only contribute
nothing to the treasury. but OH the
other hand take from II money that
counties elsewhere contribute. The
cities pay the bulk. however
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-03
ALMOST WRECK HOUSE
burglars In Home of j. Scott Parrish
Commit NmnIn ism. hut Tnkc Nnthinr

burglars In Home of j. Scott Parrish
Commit Vandalism. hut Take Nothing.
Burglars. apparently seeking only
money, for they did not disturb many
valuable articles of silver and glass
ware, visited the home of J. Scott par
rish, as West Franklin Street. some
time Thursday night and wrecked many
pieces OF valuable furniture by break
ing locks and smashing doors In one
instance an nix was used to break tho
door of closet where Mr. Parrish
Keeps regal'a used in Masonic cere-
monies.
The house was vacant at the time
Air Parrish and his family having
been at their country home ATiniborya
Farm When he entered his city house
Yesterday he found the place turned
topsy-turvy. Drawers and doors OF
tables. sideboards. chiffoniers and other
articles Of furniture had been left open.
and those which had been locked had
been broken.
Mr.. Parrish Immediately notified the
police With bicycle Policeman
Latham he made Il careful inspection
of the promises and found nothing
missing. The, vandals had gained an
entrance to the house. It was found.
10y way OF q coal chute
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-03
Former Mayor of Jefferson Ward
Fails to Land Through His
Friend, Swanson.

Fate is cruel to Sam Stern Former
Mayor of Jefferson Ward, finished
orator. devoted friend of Senators Mar
tin and Swanson. he has landed moth
ing M all from the administration in
Washington Not even a consulship
has been rendered him.
Sam Is back from Washington He
was summoned there. It's said. by Sen
ator Swanson in a telegram. BE il re-
membcred that he has been after an
appointment for some time. Keeping
the Swanson telegram strictly secret
and only showing ii to some four or
hve hundred most intimate friends, Sam
bought a ticket for the capital city
Hourly his adhercnts have been eX-
pecting official announcement from the
White House of his selection for some
post of honor and cmolument.
But he is back. with nothing more
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-03
GRIGGS MEETING HELD
tihy Ward Supporters OF CnDdidnte
iin0st Him for Srrgcnnt.

Clay Ward supporters of the candi-
cacy of Wilbur j. GrigSs for the Office
or city Sergeant gathered last night
TO the number of 800 Al the rathss ellcr
IT BYRD Park and organized in his be-
man, There was much speechmaking
ana plenty of enthusiasm for the can
didate. All had only kind things to
say or Mr. Griggs's opponent, Sergeant
:. Ohm L.. Sattcriield
Harry Powers presided ana +. T.
Newhauscr acted as secretary Among
me speakers were John Slater. j. r.
.',artin, j. G. Coalter and c. w Hodges
Responding To calls, Mr.. Grigrs him
sell made speech. thanking all his
friends for their loyal support Every
tody seemed hopeful OF success
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-03
COLONEL HARDWOOD ILL
Wei known Public Man aud nr.Io.ss
Lcnder Suffcrs netmrn of rrnuhIc

Colonel John 5. Harwood. Democratic
noninee for the vacant seat i'm Inc
state Senate from Richmond. and one
OF the best known business men in
me cry. is seriously i'll at his home.
was reported as better last night ana
ms family and friends hope FOR an
carly recovery.
re became III early last year just
after announcing his candidacy for
congress, and was forced TO retire from
that contest on the advice OF his phy-
covering, and apparently rcgained his
heaith. Ihe present attack is a partial
recurrence. IL ~ said. of his old trou-
House Of Delegates, Two of them con
EecutiVe. ana Is member Of the
FINANCE Committee OF the present
HOUSE - N'''
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-03
POLL TAX LIST
CLOSES TONIGHT
Not One-Half of the White Men
in Richmond Are Qualified
to Vote.

The last opportunity for delinquants
TO qualify In order to vote In any cleo
ton. primary or general, during this
year closes at o'clock tonight Two
hundred and sixty eight dcllnaus,nts
urer yesterday. At the office of the
CITY treasurer and at the Office or the
clerk OF the Hastings Court il was
stated that Notwithstanding the usual
Saturday half holiday. the offices would
remain open until +. NJ. to-day to
give lnte-cOmers every opportunity
Tho office Of Commissioner OF the Rev
cnue Tresnon has been kept open until
10 ocloik each night during the past
week TO assess new voters. and Will
Keep open to-day until all have been
served.
The November general election for
Governor members of the General AS
sembly and for a number of State and
city officials will be held just six
months from Tomorrow and the law
requires. I'm order to participate in that
election, that poll taxes be paid six
months previous thereto The same
list of qualified voters will he used in
both the city and state primaries this
summer, and in any special election
that may he called.
Owing principally TO tho efforts Of
the Young Mems Registration Commit
w. hc"'iN ~'"VV voters nave Vualined
in the past two weeks. All OF these are
in addition 10 the usual voters who are
in the habit Of paying poll taxes an
nuaily when they are due-that is he
fore the first day OF December OF each
year. No accurate figures are avail
able as yet as TO the total registrations
but 1t is believed to he larger than any
since the new Constitution took effect
In 1907. AS IL stands. however. not one
halt of the white men OF voting age
living permanently within the city
limits are qualified TO vote
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-03
suit on rrInI.

Evidence was partly heard yester-
day In the Law and Equity Court OF
the suit Of Clara s. Mindil against
the Virginia Railway and Power Com
pany. The ease will probably he sub
mitted to tho Jury to-day. Mrs. Min
al sues FOR damages laid AT $4,000.
claiming that by negligence Of street
car employees. she was thrown from a
car In October. 1911, and seriously in
Iured
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-03
Old Soldiers l:ntertninr.

delightful enicrtainment, under
the auspices of the Baptist Young peo-
pies Union OF Tabernacle Church was
given last night to the veterans Fl
the Soldiers Home. There was a very
enjoyable program. arranged by Miss
Doris Hoppe. chairman Of the enter
tainment committee Especially good
was duet by Miss Ami Lee Beck
and Miss Grace owen, The soldiers
showed keen apr .ciation and cx-
pressed the hope that other perform
ances will be given soon
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-03
BOX OF BIBLES STOLEN
Negro IL Accused of Having Taken
,IHiem ErOm Trnnsfer Office.

IhGm F'rom IrnnNfer OiIIce.
Lee Williams. colOred, was arrested
last night by Patrolman Johnson on
the charge of stealing a box containing
several Bibles from the transfer office
of w. G.. Cosby, zoo North Ninth Street,
which had been left there by the Amer
lean Bible Society for shipment. The
box was left on the sidewalk, and the
negro is said to have picked it up and
walked away. His act was witnessed
by several persons. but they thought
nothing strange When Cosby missed
the box he made inquiries. and got
II description of the thief. He sum
moned Johnson and In II short while
the officer located the negro at his
home, 500 Abigail Street, and took him
in custody.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-03

George White. colored, was arrested
last night by Patroinan Harris on two
charges OF petit larceny and for carry
Ing concealed weapon. a revolver He
is said 10 have stolen the gun, "a
fountain pen and clothing from Ellis
Clarke, and also TO have stolen q guam
tity Of clothing from Frank Ellis
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-03
FINED $40 For Cruclt,

Cunningham Simpson, colored. was
fined SO and costs Yesterday morn
ing in Police Court for cruelty TO a
horse
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-03
Hearing Continued.

The hearing of J. Cutler. the Pitts
burgh salesman arrested on the
charge Of peddling surgical instru-
ments without license. was con-
tinued yesterday in Police Court until
this morning,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-03

Marriage License.
marriage license was issued yes
terday in the clerks Office of the
Hastings Court to Claude NJ BAREFOOT
and Lucy Hobbs.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-02-11

Mrs. Lizzie Powers, wife of Deputy
Sheriff William Powers, died at the
Hardy Sanitarium at o'clock this
morning, following an operation for
internal cancer,
Mrs. Powers was about thirty-three
years of age at the time of her
death. She is survived by her hus-
band and two children, Gus, aged
nineteen, and Myrtle, aged seventeen.
Her mother, who resides in Texas.
also survives
Funeral services will be conducted
from the family residence, Sl7 II
street northeast, at two o'clock to-
morrow afternoon. lnterment Will
take place in Rose Hill cemetery.
Both the county and diJrlct courts
adjourned this afternoon through re
spect to the memory of the tIceased,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-02-11
How to Remove Mildew.

To remove mildew from linen take
some yellow soap and rub 1t well into
the linen. then scrape some chalk very
fine and rub that in also Lay the
linen on the grass and as it dries we;
1t again and again until the mildev
disappears. Another way is to miA
soft soap and powdered starch with
half the quantity of salt and the juice
of lemon. Apply the mixture with &
brush and lay the linen out on the
grass for few frosty nights until the
stain disappears.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-02-11
jim CHANGED PLACES.
Well Known Soda Water Dispenser
Goes to City Drug Store.

Jim Mccain, who h a msadeteh
fession of the soda water dispensing
business, has left the employ of Bo
mar & Davis, and is with Manager
Theo Hoffman, at the City Drug
Store. "This shall be the greatest
soda water store in the city," said
Mr.. McCann today, and he was busy
to make it so. Mccain studies his
business as the teacher his books or
the lawyer the court decisions. There
is not new drink that he does not
know of, he has mixed himself one
of the finest after dinner drinks ever
placed upon the market. He is one
of the pulling forces that made the
Hoffman, fountain the greatest retail
distributor of coca cola in the state
of Oklahoma. He is always at his
post, always ready to give you the
service you want, you never make
but one request of him for/ ever af-
terward he knows your individual
taste and knows how to mix your
drink. The City Drug Store handles
exclusively Celery Zone, drink
which Mr. McCann owns, and also
makes a speciality of dispensing Stef-
fens ice cream.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-02-11

Just received the first car of seel
potatoes of the season.
9-6t CAMPBELL & CAMPBELL.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-02-11

the farmers of the county into the
OF ganization. He stated that he was
ear relative of Samuel r. Rumph
os Marshallville, Ga, the pan who
first propagated and originated the
Elterta peach. In concluding his
remarks Major Rumph promised to
attend all meeting of the club in fu-
ture and to lend whatever aid lay
in his power to the basket factory
proposition.
After George Henley, Arthur Ad-
ans and one or two Others had ad-
dressed the meeting in the interests
of the factory, President Ringer ap-
pc inted the following committee
which will have charge of all the pre-
liminary organization work: DR.. j.
F Son, chairman, John F. Easley, II.
r. Hunt, Writ Franklin, George Hen
ley. Upon motion this committee
was instructed to get busy at once
and to report progress at the meeting
OF the Carter county Fruit Growers
association which will be held in the
assembly room of the county court
house on Saturday, Feb. IS.
Other matters of more or less i'm
portance were discussed after the dis
posal of the basket factory matter.
President Ringer addressed the
club and briefly stated that he could
not understand the apathy of all men,
ters in things of so much Importance
to the city. He said that every men,
ber of the Commercial club knew that
last night was regular meeting night
ard that in addition to this the meet
inc had been extensively advertised
yet, judging from the small attend
arce spirit of somnolence and lack
Of interest seemed to be abroad among
the membership Of the club.
After the endorsement of a bill
which has been Jointly introduced in
the house and senate of the state
legislature and which is of interest
to the agricultural department of the
federal and state governments, the
meeting adjourned.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-02-11
Where "Yiddish" Comes From.

The Hebrews who live in Germany
speak the German language, using
among themselves a peculiar dialect
called "Yiddish," that term being It
self corrupt form Of the German
word Yudisch Russian Hebrews also
use this language, while by a curious
chain of historic events Turkish He
brews speak Spanish. Printed Yid
dish shows an interesting combna'
tion of languages. the words being
essentially German, but printed in He
brew characters.-C Herald.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-02-11
Asbestos.

Asbestos Is a mineral OF fine
Hbrous character, the fibers being
easily separated, elastic. flexible. ano
Of a whitish-gray color 1t Is com
posed chiefly Of silica, lime. magnesia
and oxyde of iron. The ancients con
verted 1t into kind OF cloth, In whicl
they wrapped the bodies of their dead
while preparing them for the funera
pile; the cloth being indestructible by
fire, enabled them to preserve th'
ashes. Asbestos is found more abun
dainty In Corsica than In any othe,
locality.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-02-11
Charter Commission Met Last Night.

Charter Commission Met Last Night.
The commission which has been
to investigate the proposed
changes to the city charter, to inyes-
tigate the present system of govern
ment as compared with the alder
manic form and to recommend what
action, if any, shall be taken in the
matter by the voters of the city, met
in the offices of the mayor last
night. !
The committee Is composed of Cap
tain w. f. Wilmington, chairman;
Judge |. Il. Mason, secretary; II. c.
Potterf, ]. w. Harreld, Errett Dunlap
and D. II. Dawson. All the members
of the committee, with the exception
of Judge Harreld, were present.
The mayor and the different mem"
bers of the city commission board
appeared before the committee and
explained the workings of the COM
mission form of government. The
city's account books were brought
before the committee, covering a pc
riod of several years, and the cost
Of conducting the affairs of the city
under both forms of government
were compared.
After the appointment by the chair
man of a number of sub committees,
the meeting stood adjourned until
7:SO Thursday evening, February 10.