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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-20
SUPREME COURT MAY
DECIDE TEST CASES
Claims for Flooding 81, 900, 600
Worth of Land Under
Consi deratiOn.
WOMEN ARE PLAINTIFFS
Rights of 100 Plantation
Owners Depend on Result
Of Litigation.

Washington. January i9.-Test cases
,n.,oiviug the liability of the Federal
government for flooding by levee con
struction Of about $4,000 worth OF
land along the MISSISSIPPI River are
expected to be decided by the Supreme
Court tomorrow or WITH. inc 20"
weeks succeeding
The claims now being urged IN the
test cases are for the flooding OF lands
on the east bank OF the MISSISSIPPI, near
VickHburg Miss. u II charged thal the
government = responsible because ~
constructed levee on the OPPOSITE
bank of the river and At the f.othiils
back Of the plantations as d ne" DaiiA
for the river.
The test cases are brought by two
women. Mrs Matte J. Jackson ana
Mrs. Mary r. Hughes The rights OF
about 100 plantation owners depend
upon tho outcome
Destruction. claimed 70 have peeh
worked by the increased floods due 10
the new levee. is described in detail
in the jackson case Since the construc-
ton began II j. claimed, the land mas
been flooded ten times. the tenants
driven away the 100 acres OF lana
covered with sand and silt from plhches
TO six feet deep. houses and cabins car
ried afcId and fences swei away, al
rendering the land unfit for agriculture
The government contends that the
levee complained of was built TO close
the famous BoUgere crevasse whlch
opened during d food IN 1889 and nnalIy
increased into a gap twenty miles
long. The object OF the levee. the
government insists. l. "a aid navigation
nv using the confined waters 70 cut
deeper channel
The government denies " has adopted
the cast foothills a. river bank l.
l. also urged that the lcvee Il d part
of a system. constructed not only oy
the Federal government but by states
and communities and hence the govern
rncnt alone can not be held 10 nave
taken" the property flooded
The Court Of Claims decided IN favor
of the government in the Jackson case
and in the Wigwam plantation case
brought; by Mrs Hughes The only
victory for the women was that Mrs
Hughes was allowed $4,000 for the
taking Of her Tim berlake plantation.
which had been hemmed IN between
z new levee and the river By the
Federal government. Previously the
nIantation had been protected by
State Ievee in front OF it The women
appealed TO the Supreme Court on
tho main cases and the government
appealed on the Tim berlske judgment
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-20
SEEK DIVORCE -
ONLY TO REWED
Captain and Mrs. Bishop Are
Involved in Marriage
Tangle.

Philadelphia. January l9--As the
result Of d matrimonial tangle in which
Captain Giles Bishop. Jr.. L s NJ c..
and his wife find themselves Innocently
involved Mrs Bishop is seeking to have
their marriage annulled. after which
Captain Bishop will sue for diverse
from his first wife. in order that he and
his second wife may marry again
Captain Bishop and Miss Maude
Wooden Of New York. were married
New York in December. 1899. and
lived together six years. Then the ma
rine corps officer was ordered to Porto
Rico. leaving his wife in this country.
Mrs Bishop went to Nebraska and OBJ
tanned a divorce. The first that Cap
tain Bishop heard of this was when
he returned from Porto Rico. the legal
notices having been published only in
Nebraska papers.
Surprising he was divorced, the Of
fcer paid no further attention to the
matter He remained single nearly
four years and in 1895 he married
Miss Florence May Kellerman. of this
city Her family was at first opposed
10 her marriage TO divorced man
but finally consented
Bv chance Mrs Bishop read a short
time ago a statement that divorces
granted in Nebraska were invalid in
other States. IL actual personal service
had not been made. and her husband
declared nc mad never been notined OF
his first wife's suit. Counsel was con-
suited and IL was decided that the best
way out Of the difficulty was for the
present Mrs. Bishop 20 ask annuimsnt
of her marriage When this - granted
Captain Bishop Eill seek divorce
from his FIRST wife. who j. now the wife
of another man Then the captain and
his second wife viii rcmarry. and there
will nc no further danger of legal
complications over their own relations
and those Of their two little children
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-20
NEW LIGHT is SHED
ON DREAD DISEASE

infectivity for monkeys of human
strains of the virus varies greatly
I'm order to secure infection with this
human material, large quantities OF an
emulsion may be required for inocula-
ton. With such emulsions. sufficient to
cause the experimental disease, are Hitter
ed through d Berkefeld or other candle,
the resulting Nitrate may fail TO cause
Infection Moreover. in the successful
transfer of the disease from originally
infected monkeys TO other monkeys Ger
tain strains of the virus have proved
more readily inocuIable than Others
1T is 20 be presumed that passive car
riers will harbor the virus in smaller
rnvelitis In ealing with the discharges
amount than persons actively III OF poio-
from the nose and throat IT l. prac-
ticable to employ for incubation only
washings that have been made bacteria
free by filtration. The filtrates consist
of saline washings of the upper resplra-
tory mucous mem brance. and therefore
represent human race of the virus, so
to speak.
The authors of the note then de-
scribe an instance of the demonstra-
ton of the virus of infantile paralysis
on the upper rpesiratory mucous mem
branes of healthy human adults. the
parents of a child suffering from an
acute attack of the disease
passages Of the parents of child SUI
fering from polirnyelites with salt So
luton. and after il was properly pro
pared and filtered some Of the residuaFy
fluid was injedcted into the legs o, q
monkey The animal developed the
disease. as was proved by microscopic
and other examination after the man
KEY had been etherized.
An emulsion prepared from the spiilSi
cord of this monkey was injected INTO
two other monkeys 1nfantiiv paraiys Sic
developed again. as was subsequently
proved in the same manner
The foregoing protocols the VIII
ers conclude. leave no doubt mat the
washings from the naso-phyarynS OF
the parents Of r. A. neither OF whom
showed any symptoms Of illness. ana
who were evidently not suffering IRON
polionn yeIites. were infectious
The result described brings IN
dubifablc evidence Of The occurrence
of the virus Of the disease in the ndso-
pharvnz OF healthy persons who nave
been in close contact with an acute
case Of polioruyeiitis. and affcr6san ex-
detrimental basis for the belief. based
on clinical observation. OF the occur
renee Of passive human carriers Of the
Infection
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-20
SWALLOWS
DOSE Of POISON
Man Then Realizes Mistake
and Hastily Summons
Physicians.

Especial 90 The Tines Dispatch
Elizabeth City. y. c. January Ia
J. Claude Perry. one OF Elizabeth City's
most prominent business men. came
near losing his life last night b. taking
= large dose of = strong solution 81
bi-chioride Of mercury. containing three
tabicts-enough to kiii 2 dozen men
His presence Of mind in summoninG
physician saved his life. for he
would have died IN very few min
ufes u Drs NfcCulisn and Walker mad
not FASTENED 20 his aid and succecdcd
in getting the poison out Of him. This
morning he 10 reported as being out
Of danger and on the road 20 rapid
recovery.
Just how the sccident occurred by
which no took the poison is not known
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-20
RETURNS TO DANVILLE.
Man Convicted OF EmbezzIe Par
doned by Governor.
Special to The Times-DispatchJ

Especial TO i ne INES LIS patcn-)
Danville. Va. January i9-Emmett
Moore. a white man. who last June
was convicted of embezzlement by a
Jury in the Corporation Court and
sentenced TO eighteen months in the
penitentiary. returned here last night.
hardened by Governor Mann. Moore
declined to make any comment on his
pardon 1t was known here that petit
tions had been circulated asking the
Governor for the mans pardon, but
few knew that the matter had been
brought before the official with such
dispatch. The case was pending here
for a considerable time. four post
ponemeuts being granted before his
trial was taken up. After two days
hearing Moore was found guilty of
enbezzlement of Sl65. the cffense being
committed in connection with the
sale OF A piano The action was in
stitute6 by an Indiana piano concern.
for which Moore was local agent
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-20
SERIOUSLY WOUNDED.
Newcastle Man. While Hunting. Acci-
dcutsIly shoots Himself
Especial 20 The Times Dispatch

Especial % The iimcs-DlsDatch.I
Roanoke Va. January I9-Grccn-
wood Huffman. Of Newcastle. was
brought here by automobile early yes
tcrdav morning and taken TO local
hospital suffering from severe gunshot
wounds m the left shoulder and hand
Full details OF the circumstances could
"a be learned. but 10 Is said that Mr..
Thurman was hunting. and while stand
ing on a log accidentally Let hts gun
siip. muzzlc up. and tho weapon was
discharged. NJ. &. Boydton. Of New
castle. brought the wounded man 20
this city.
Al the hospital. where Mr.. Huffman
Is under treatment. II was said that he
vas progressing a. well a. could be
expected. although he y seriously
wounded.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-20
VESSEL DRIFTS
TOWARD FALLS
Ashen-Faced Men Pray as
They Draw Near
Cataract.
ALMOST ON THE BRINK
Henry Koerber Is Saved Barely
in Time to Escape Terri
bic Plunge.

Buffalo. January lo-With 30 ashen-
faced men aboard. some praying and
others shricking wildly for help. which
II seemed never would come. the steam
or Henry Koerber drifted down the
Niagara River toward the falls last
night. powerIess 20 reach either shore
under her own power because of dis
abled machinery
Just opposite Rattlesnake Island
where the current swings in powerful
eddies toward the falls. the searchlights
OF two tugs picked up the drifting vessel
and dashed to her assistance. They
managed to get lines to her before the
current gripped her. and they pulled
her out OF danger.
Had another minute elapsed before
they reached the helpless steamer.
however. no power on Garth could
have saved the 200 souls aboard from
being whirled TO destruction over the
falls
Tests made in recent years show II
takes only sixteen minutes for any
floating object to travel from Rattle
snake Island to the brink of the cat
aract.
Machinery Breaks Down.
The rescued vessel. which IL leased
ing the winter months to convey its
employees from the end Of Hertel
Avenue to its plant in Tonawanda.
had just left the latter place when its
machinery broke down.
The vessel Aoated out into mid
stream. while the mechanicians aboard
started TO make repairs. No danger
was feared at first But as the steamer
began to swing into the current at
rnidriver and then drift toward the
falls the rnechanicians quickened their
labors-
They worked desperately. but seemed
70 make no Roadway. Finally word
was sent to the captain that they could
do nothing. and he was urged TO whistle
for help BY this time night had
fallen. and the plight of the disabled
vessel could not be seen from shore
The Koerbers sirens sent out wild
shrieds for aid. however. and in few
minutes two tugs that were steaming
along the river above Grand Island
began to feel their way toward her.
The Koerber was opposite Rattle
snake Island before the sesrchlights
of the rescue boats picked her up
Dramatic Sight Revealed.
The first brood shaft of light that
swept over the disabled vessel revealed
A dramatic sight. It showed a group
Of nfty men huddled together on their
knees in the bow of the steamer. pray
ing
This silent group did not move until
ropes had been thrown from the tugs
. 20 the KOcrber. and the latter vessel
was being towed out OF danger.
The Koerbcr's trouble were not vet
over. however. for after being rescued
from the fails she went aground on q
reef in the river two miles from here.
The government tug International
which was one of the rescue boats
stood by her while the other tug came
on here for extra help
Tts CAPTAIN reported the EocrbeI
was not IN dangerous position. and
the men aboard were taken ashore
safely a. daybreak-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-20
SAYS HE WAS DKUGGED.
oush Pound Walking AinIessiy on Streets
81 Cape Charles

I-rfrlai 70 nc ltNtF'-tt-l@Niu
cane Charles. Va. January - Frederick
4 Siumcrmsu. aboat eighteen years old. ar
rived here on the steamer Pennsylvania from
Norfolk last night apparently IN state -
conazfoe ana wss taken IN custody BY Town
Constable Taylor While walking simle~siy
through the streets Simmerman. who claims
20 have been druEecd before ieaving NcNpori
Ne-s ~ a cans ~ men gave hts address ~
20 Forfr-fhird street. Newport Views
message from the authorities - that place
savs 10 vas = resident for a few days only snd
sivrs his home address a. Wtlliarnssown. y
u H~ IL hefur held here until he rccovers.
and hi~ relatives can he communicated with
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-20
Weddings at HeathsviIic.

HcafhsVIIIc- Va IanuaTF '-"-NIT--
Lon p Han. Of Lottsburg. and Captain
william A. Robertson OF Nokomis.
were married last evening a. the home
Of the bride. The ceremony was per
formed b. the Rev. ,. Elmer Hcaru.
Miss Wiiiyc u Harcum. Of Lillian.
and Robert Arthur Jctt a prominent
farmer and business man Of Avalon.
Northumberland County. were quietly
married a. the Methodist parsonage
HcafhsviIio this morning. by the Rev.
J. Elmer Hcarn.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-20
Gambling Hou>c Raidcd.

Special 20 The Times Dispatch
Lvnchburg. Va. January i9-I ne
police at O'Clock this morning raided
A gambling house. the raid taking place
while a game Wa In progress Ten
men were caught. and the police cap
iurcd a biz pot and q considerable out
~.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-20
Dr. Boatwright in Lynehburg.

Special 20 The Times Dispatchl
Lynchburg. Va January DIR F
W. Boaturisht. president OF Richmond
College. preached a. the FIRST Baptist
Church a. the usual morning service
to-day
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-07

New Orleans, December o.-This has been n
dul week in the cotton market Trading
has been light and fluctuations narrow lit
Ito desire shown by either side to enter
into trades of consequences because OF
the important pending bureau reports. Much
liquidation was accomplished by both uc-
counts.
The net result Of the weeks trading in
futures Was decline Of point to an adj
vance of points. The high prices were
inad" Tuesday aud the low prices on
Saturday At the highest trading months
were .3W2i points over last weeks close: al
the lowest they were 3f5 points under. The
range was 27n2S points
Expectations OF the trade, as n whole
We're more for bullish than for bcarish re.
port; the coming week. which led to A
and toward the end OF the week tie narrow
market WAS somewhat overbouyht. \ selling
wave on Friday was partly the result OF This
state OF affairs. II was generally conceded
on the week end that the market held only
:, small interest. for this time OF the year
either way.
Tho statistic Of tho week were interest
ing because % the way mill takIngs held nm
and because. for the iirst time In n loni,
period. the visible supply sank below the
comparisons Of tho last TWO years the tu-
.nrcs being a.2?2.57a bales against iSIi,9Si n
year ago and i,23o.ii3 two years ago Mill
iakngs FOR the week were 40 900 halea
against $4,000 this week last year and di3 am
this week two years ago
In the spot department prices gained 3-I6c
middlinE closing ut i3- Ice. against IJc last
week and l2Ssc this week last year Sales
on the spot amounted tn 1884 bales against
| 5.2ti last week and I,67s this week inst year
Sales to arrive amounted TO tI7os bales
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-07
asatn., s.sss las, week and 1870 this week
Weekly Dry Goods Review,

New York. December G-Gcncral cotton
goods markets have been quiet and steady
and rather more quiet than Is usual In tho
export division. on the last days of tho
week there was considerable activity in mar
row print cloths sales in the local market.
reaching 200 900 pieces on Thursday. Wide
cloths we're steddier ut the close OF the week,
and conyertcrs arc disposed to supply their
requirements for tho first quarter OF tho
year. There has been some hesitation
consequence OF tho course OF the cotton
markets and the expectation of n govern
mcnt estimate on the size OF tho crop due
next week.
Goods on order are being taken in steadily.
and agents not accommodating normal
supplies because OF the we'll sold position
OF the mills and the restricted production
consequent upon shortage OF labor. Prices
have held steady on spot goods. and jobbers
are not placing contracts. The menace of n
strike AT Fall River removed by tho
refusal OF operatives to press for the wage
advance refused by manufacturers. Colorcd
cot.ons of the heavier descriptions are not
accumulate There ~ stil less than the
normal volume OF recorders fancy goods
but repeat orders are frequent. II small. I'm
mort orders are as light in volume as those
placed on domestic goods.
inch G4xGis a7sc. nominal; 6ixGos. 3&c.; 3sH
| Inch Ctx6is. 5tsc.; brown aheetinGs. Southern
standards. sac; dcnims, a-omnce. liAc.; tick
| ings, S-ounce. Hc.i standard prinths. 5Mc.:
[! staple ginghaIns, 6!aci dress glnghams. 9%c.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-07

New York. December s.-The statement Of
actual CONDITION OF clearing house banks
and trust companies for The week shows
that they hold S7Gij.la0 reserve IN excess Of
legal requirements. rhis Is an Increase OF
100 from last week.
Tbc statement follows: Actual condition.
Loans Sl.SIe, geo; decrease. 81 3lL00O.
Specie. s3lV.sGs Op0. decrease. 81 $4,000.
i.cga! tenders s76.2.3. 600 decrease. S6j5. 900.
Net deposits. Sl.6'00i9OJ0: decrease. s5o.lsi.-
Circulation S4l.7cS.ooo; increase, $4,000
Banks cash reserve in vault. i2j;aoJQ.
Trust companies cash reserve I'm vault &c. e.
~. c1i
Aggregate cash reserve tSS7.asI.00O.
SS.Gtl.ioI.
Trust companies reserve with clearing
house members carrying - per cent cash
reserve. $iiii6O00.
Summary OF state banks and trust com
pabes in Creator New York not Included In
clearing house statement:
Loans, $55o,76S0oo. increase. $4,000.
Specie. S6l.5lG31O; increase, S3y:.Too.
Legal tenders, 3, 1000; decrease. $500.
Total deposits. StJso5:,l00 decrease 80 80
-Gn
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-07

New York December g.. Wheat Easy; 40.
rcd SlWl.Jl; No. | northern, Duluth. .Hi,
t'rn-St"ady AT SO
Wool-Steady. Leather and Petroleum
firm. Turpcntiue ami Rosiu-Quiet. Rice
steady. Molasses-- Firm. SuEar-Raw. noni-
iniit refined steady. ce-Spot. steady:
Rio 40. :. "i,r.; santos. No. ! i9i.c. mia,
quiet CordovH. i3'i6i4c Butter Firm.
cheese steady Potatoes and C;tDbaFcs-
changed.
C"t,onseed oil was quiet to-day. hut prices
were easy owing 10 the lower crude markets
cd Ia points net lower Prime crude. l.C.t,
$50 prime summer yellow, ,obH7i0; Decem-
her 500; innui,rN. I0i; February. 1.OT: March.
40; Arril Ills; May s,25; Juno. 80. July.
135: prime winter yellow, I35HI75: prime
summer white .2DT7..5
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-07

cotton were increasing influenced poccm-
per; but reports of this charactcr seemed
TO l." quite fully offset by claims Of in
creased demand from eastern mills FOR
low grade cotton AMI reports from both New
Orleans aud Memphis that cNpurtcrs had
been heavier buyers than for some tim" past.
Liverpool futures were relatively steady.
but the spot market there was less cncuur-
aging from huliiSh standpoint. tho
prices was 10 points lower on sales 81 10000
bales. Private cables reported n less active
demand and Increased hedge selling absorb
cd by American aud Continental buying.
several reports from the South iBlirdtcd
that gins were rlosug down or about 4"
lose down. but otherwise there was no spc-
sal news bearing upon the probable showing
-! either the scnsuS figures OF the approach
my government crop estimate. Reviews OF
the dry goods trade continued to Indicate
"a fair business Off prompt shinmcut. Tut
complained OF a slack forward demand.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-07
STEEL MARKETS WEAKER.
Busy Season About mt An End Expected
Dizziness Is at Hand

Average steel production is estimated al
about % per cent OF capacity, decline
Of nearly 20 per cent in the last several
months There has just been further cur
taiIncnt in pig iron, the blast furanccs
were running ahead OF the steel works and
pig iron was accommodating. Many thousands
Of men have been laid off at blast furnaces
and steel works ana producers making
II strong effort 10 keep down their production
costs. Actual orders entered probably rcpre-
sent a trine less than 30 per cent OF capacity.
and This business, with "A moderate amount
oa,' ,norotJom rstin,atcd VVbiIn 49, :" per
ciincs In steel have not been important i'm
the last week, there has been declining
tendency. Plates and bars. sim uuotabln n
81 30 for small business. he more readily
shaded attractive orders sheets have
dropped 81 ton. Finished steel prices nrr
now almost exactly half way between Tho
low level OF late l9ll the lowest since 1898
and high level OF early this wear 49,"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-07
TENSION PREVAILS
IN MONEY MARKET
Limitation OF Capital Issues
Promise Accumulation, Which
May Stimulate Investment.
FRENCH LOAN POSTPONED
Antitrust References i'll Prcsi-
dents Message Less Drastic
Than Expected.

Ncw York. December c.-lncrcased
Strength ana activity this week de-
spite unfavorablc factors, demonstrate
market Tension prevailed in the
money market with year-cnd settle
meuts stii to como, but casing of
money is expected ia january. Stic;
limitation OF capital issues promised
AN accumulation Which may lie en-
rcrted TO stimulate investment de-
mand.
Indefinite postroncmen' Of the new
French loan. owing to the French
ministerial crisis ohscurcs the pros
pect for unlocking capital
Octobar railroad earnings show
progrossivc decline in net and ON
Ihasizo that factor in cerdt impair
luortt. hut strengthen The railroads
argument for higher frcights. steel
trade authorities express hopefuiEess
That contraction in business While
still i'm progress. is near an end. Re
ports Of increases i'm the number of
rnomployod accompauy the business
cuutractioH
Antitrust references in the rrcsL-
dcnrs message were less drastic than
cvrectcd I'm some quarters. Filing OF
row government suits weakened the
stocks involved, but were without gen
cr3l influence.
IN Important fact in tho financial
situation Is a probable carly enact
,neut or currency legislation. NoNem-
hers sharp shrinkagc in customs re-
CENTS indicated that imports have not
hecu stimulated as yet by tariff reduc-
lions Tho sustained volum" of eN-
ports continues to pilo up banking
credits.
MEXICAN news lcssened fears OF u
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-07
NAVAL STORES

Wilmington. y. G.. December .-Spirits
Tutpcntine-Stcady at i2i.c.. receipts Il
casks. Rosin-Steady at $40 receipts ii
barrels Tar Firm at $50; receipts IL bar
res. Crude fGrpcntine-Firm at $4,000; re-
ccipts barrels.
Savannah. Ga. December s.-Turpeutinc-
flrin at i-"'c.i safes 10 casks receipts 45s
casks shipments - casks; stock 5000 casks
Rosn- Firm sales 25n) barrels: receipts 227D
barrels; shipments l,0la barrels: stock l5I o9i
barrels. y, Is. {. $3.50.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-07
CHICAGO GRAM MAHKEr.

Chicago. H.. December e Harvest weather
wheat market to swing q IittIc toward the
bear side. Prices closed lrnl. however. un-
changed 10 i4c. decline Corn finished isUi,r.
To i2W Sc down; oats varying from 20. on 70
IKE amount up, and provisions lower by
.i@G1'ac
cash grain closed; Whcat-No = rcd. aGI:fr
?ic.; No. hard ?JHEic., no northern :na
9i"., No. SpriuG. '}"Hic. Corn No. = vel
low $50 .Si=c-' 80. white 13i.H7ic. oats
no i.i.c., standard, Ilcc.
Leading futures ranged as follows: