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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-22
Magistrate ChcntI,am Acts.

Following the recent ruling OF Judge
Robert G.. Southall. Of the Chesterfield
circuit Court. Magistrate L. W. Cheat
ham yesterday conducted the hearing
Of the criminal docket in the Swans
boro court y fine Of IS and costs was
collected from L. Harrison for cruelty
10 animals.
Isaac King, colorcd, charged with an
assault on an cmploYc of the Southern
kailWaN company. was granted q con-
unuance until next week.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-22
Personal Mention.

Howard l'lippem will return to-day
from Rocky Mount. n. c., where he has
been on "a business trip.
Officer Il. T.. Sharp left last night for
The home of his wifes parents in
Chesterfield County, where Mrs. Sharp
is seriously i'll.
Mrs. II. II. Owen and daughter, Miss
Laura owen, have returned from Dan
Vile, where they were the guests OF
Mrs Charles @. Petit.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-22
Convicted OF Murder.

Daniel Bowler. colored. was convict
cd yesterday in tho Hastings Court OF
murder in the second degree and SEN
fenced 1" serve fifteen years in the
penitentiary. He was charged with
the murder OF Arthur Harris on De-
tobcr -, 1872. at Twcnty-siXth and
Main STREETS with a knife.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-22
Governor Goes to Norfolk.

GoVernor Mann returned just before
noon yesterday from New York, where
he delivered an address Thursday
night before the Northside Board Of
Trade. He speedily disposed of the
days mail. and left i'm the afternoon
TO attend IA banquet given last night in
Norfolk to the TriStatc Medical Con-
ference. The Governor will be back
in his Office to- daN
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-22
To Hold Special Election.

Preparations are being made in Ma
toaca District, Chesterfield County, for
special election on March to vote
on bond issue for school purposes
The school and civic league OF the dis
trict schools are lined up soldly be-
hind the issue. and are greatly en-
couraGcd at the prospect of success
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-22
Ordered to Yncatc.

Forty-enight hours WAS Yesterday
given William Peasants, colorcd, i'm
which To Vacatc his home at rw cntietl
and Decatur Streets. He has been serv-
ed with notices from the office OF the
Building Inspector, but mas not paid
any attention 10 them. lie was then
summoned 10 court. with the result
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-22
Funeral of small Bor.

The funeral of Arthur ID. Dunnvant
the eiGht-year-old son OF Mr.. and Mrs
w. l.. Dunnivant, WAS held yesterday
afternoon at 3 o'clock from the par
ents' home, 1425 Decatur Street. Rev
John w. Kinchclow conducted the ser
vices. Interment was in Maury Gene
tcrE.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-22
Holidny Entertainment.

The Swansboro Civic and School
League met yesterday at the school
house and were entertained by appro-
pirate Xcrciscs given by the children
I'm celebration of Washington's Birth
day.
The Lilliputian marriage was the
final attraction AT the bazaar given this
week at cambridge Street Baptist
Church.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-22
mo- CcIchrntc Holidnx.

Washington's Birthday will be cele-
batcd to-day by the closing OF many
of the business houses and offices. The
banks will be closed the entire dav as
will the municipal offices. Al the
Manchester Station of the post office
the usual holiday hours will he OBJ
served. The Office will be open until
noon One delivery and collection will
be made nj $3.50 A. NJ
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-22

Mrs. Bessie Gentry, wife of j. H.
Gentry, of 1917 Perry Street, died
Thursday at Pine Camp, after "A pro-
tracted illness. The remains were ship
ped TO Randleman, N. c.. yesterday for
burial
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-22
Ruic Agnin.t Curpor,tion.

\ rule was issued yesterday by the
State Corporation Commission against
the Danville Furniture Company to
show cause why il should not be fined
quired LN law
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-22
Newsof South Richmond.

that he was ordered out. The build
ing has been condemned as unsafe, and
deputy Inspector was in court to tcs-
tify as to it's condition.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-22
Charters Issued.

Amendment TO Thornhil, Wagon
100000. ~ 80
Amendment to charter Richmond
Trust and Savings Company. Incorpo-
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1913-09-08
JAPAN EMULAT|NG
THE i. S. POLICY
Missionary Say This Country
Sets Example in Con-
troll of Canal.

Duplicity characteristic of Japanese
statecraft is attributed to emulation
on the part of the yellow men of the
in maintaining primary control of the
Canal zone, by the Rev. Gurney Bin
ford, missionary of the Friend s
church, who has been in charge of a
mission at Mito in the province of
Ibaraki Japan.
The Rev. Mr.. Binford stated that
the means used by this government
to evade the terms of it's treaty with
Great Britain, in reference to control
of the canal zone have given the Jap
anese the example they are now fol-
lowing in their diplomatic relations
with the rest of the world.
Many of the traits of the Japanese
which make them undesirable citizens
of this country, according to the Rev
Binford, are habits formed through a
residence in the United States. In
California the presence of the Japan
ese is objected to because they pander
to their lust for money.
"In Japan, little Importance is at
tached to mere worldly wealth, and
the men who give all their attention
to the accumulation of money are held
in very low esteem" the Rev Bin
ford declares. The Japs in California
are simply following the American
spirit in making money as fast as
they can"
The Rev. and Mrs. Binford have
been engaged in mission work in
Japan for the past IA years. Prior to
his marriage the Rev. Binford spent
six years in the Japanese field. They
will return to Japan next month fol-
lowing a nine months visit with Mr..
and Mrs. Philip Schneider, Mrs. Bin
ford's parents, 314 South Fifteenth
street.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1913-09-08
MURDERER BEGINS
BATTLE FOR LIFE
Although Confession Has
Been Made Schools Enters
Plea of Not Guilty.
SECURE JURY QUICKLY
States Attorney Keller Will
Not Insist Upon the
Death Penalty.
SECURE JURY QUICKLY

George Schools, colored, confessed
murderer of Lydia Schools, his wife,
today began the battle for his legal
freedom in the Wayne circuit court
before a jury, Judge Fox presiding.
Despite the Acknowledgement of the
crime made to Chief of Police Gormon,
schools pleaded not guilty when ar
raigned today.
The jury was sworn thirtyfive min
utes after the trial opened. This was
considered record time by the attor-
neys attending. Prosecutor Keller did
not insist on the death penalty.
Almost every juror said he had read
the account of the killing in the Pal
only juror excused on the ground of
having formed an opinion.
Personnel of Jury.
The jury consists of w. S. Eliason,
Frank Allison, Oliver Spencer, Ed.
ward Dunham, John Deets, George II.
Eggemeyer Herman Osterman, w H.
Walls, Jesse Hall, James R. Bookout,
AnuTeW j. MCKINNEY ana FRANK +.
Lancaster.
DR.. R. J. Pierce, coroner, was the
first witness called to the stand by
the state. He testified as to the
wound inflicted upon Lydia Schools,
and regarding testimony submitted in
his verdict on the case.
Patrolman Henry Vogelsong verified
the signatures signed to the confession
made to Chief Gormon and himself
by the defendant and to the testimony
contained in the confession.
Other witnesses for the state are
Mary Hayes and Helen Ross, who
live at the Hayes home.
(Fnn
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1913-09-08
ALL CITY SCHOOLS
OPEN WITH LARGER
NUMBER OF PUPILS
Superintendent Giles Expects
Enrolment to Exceed
4,10O.
EXCELLENT CONDITION
Physical Director NOhr Out
lines Plans for Win
ters' Work.
EXCELLENT CONDITION
ouch, oh mother not so hard. "

Ouch, oh mother not so hard"
This was a part of the preliminary
exercises accompanying the opening
of the citys schools this morning. In
many homes, mothers broke in their
new face towels attempting to rub the
summers coat of dirt off the children S
faces. The little faces shone when
mother had completed her part of the
exercises, and trOtted the youngsters
off to school in their new clothes, and
the shoes and stockings that had not
been worn since last spring.
Corps Of 112 Teachers.
Under the supervision of J. T. Giles.
recently appointed city superintendent
and a corps of 112 teachers, this will
be one of the best years in the history
Of the Richmond schools, according to
members of the board of education.
Although it was impossible late this
afternoon to get exact figures on the
enrolment, Superintendent Giles stat
ed that he expected the enrolment
to exceed that of last year, which was
4,057. One hundred and ten entered
the first year of high school today,
an increase of twenty-five over the
corresponding time last year. This
number will be increased by students
who were unable to enroll today, says
Principal Pickell
No Radical Changes.
superintendent Giles and Principal
Pickell, both stated that the Richmond
schools were in excellent condition,
and they had not planned any radical
changes in the curriculum Both pro-
posed to keep things running smooth
ly, and make changes later where they
thought necessary.
The most important change which
has been made is the placing OF the
physical training in all the schools
under the direction of Robert Nohr
Professor Nohr has outlined a definite
plan of physical training beginning in
the grades and extending through high
Continued ON Page Three)
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1913-09-08
MILTON FOLK SEE
GREEN WORM OF
STRANGE SPECIES

MILTON, Ind, Sept. s.-Milton
folks are seeing things. A short
time ago Clayton kimmeI saw
geological specimen which he and
his friends were unable to name.
1t was a green worm seven inches
long, armed with ten horns and
equipped with sixteen feet.
kimmeI insists that he actually
saw the worm. and has proof that
there is such an animal since
Charles Shank, who lives in the
same neighborhood, has found an
other of the same species This
worm is about one-third as long as
the other. but has the same color
ing, ten horns. and sixteen feet.
The longest of the horns are about
an inch in length. They are yellow
tipped with black.
As no ore can be found, who
ever saw worms like them before.
Mr.. Shank and Mr.. kimreI will
send them to the geological de-
partment at EarIhan College and
Indiana University.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1913-09-08
Prominent Citizens Say They
Do Not Place Conf
dence in Devices.
UPHOLD PALL'S STAND
Carr Says Auditor Should
Take Item of Deprecia-
ton i'm Estimate.

James Carr, president of the Ameri-
can Seeding Machine company said
this morning that in determining the
/ cost OF the operation OF machines In
this county. the county auditor should
have obtained his costs for the twenty
eight voting places by comparison
of the operating cost of machines I'm
other places, instead of determining
it by taking a certain percentage OF
the costs at present with sixty-six yot-
ing places under the Australian sys-
tenn, and announcing this as the saw
ing that would be effected for the
county.
Mr.. Carr said the county auditor
should have also taken into considera-
tion the items OF interest and depre-
citation in estimating the cost of oper-
ating the machines. He also gave IL
as his opinion that the wiser and more
business like method for the county
commissioners to pursue at this time
would be for them to make an investi-
CATION of the machines first. and then
If the results warranted, ask the coun-
ty council TO authorize an appropria-
ton for their purchase.
| Mr.. Carr continued that such an in
lvestigation would include bringing
representatives of competing voting
machine companies to Richmond to ex-
plain the merits of their machines and
at the same time show the weakness
es of the machines of their competit-
ors. so that the county commissioners
could obtain the fullest possible in
formation on the subject.
| MY knowledge OF voting machines
is not very wide," said Mr.. Carr. 81
am opposed to their introduction in
/ Wayne county elections because do
not think that we want them IL may
be that am prejudiced for have been
reading the Chicago Tribune which
has been having a lot to say recently
about the voting machine scandal in
that city"
Gates Opposes Move.
There is absolutely no excuse for
| installing voting machines in Wayne
county" said George Gates. president
of the Union National bank They
| are not reliable in the first place. AS
we now have elections under the Aus
tralian ballot the voters of Wayne
county are guaranteed a safe and hon
| est count. Less than one per cert
lose their votes through mistakes with
this ballot, which is no larger than
the number that would probably vote
contrary to their intentions On a ma
chine.
! Il am convinced that the machines
would be antiquated, necessitatirg the
purchase of new ones by the tiTua tnat
the county would finish paying off
their cost. II the machines wera alb
solutely accurate / would not favor
installing them and giving up our
present method of voting. which is
altogether satisfactory. The Austral-
ian ballot is as nearly a perfect sys-
tenn as will ever be obtained"
Favors Machines.
81 am told that there is no deprecia-
tion in voting machines" said Sharon
Z. Jones. of the Jones Hardware COM
pany. They are just like an old type
writer that I have in my office that
has been used for a long period OF
| (Contiuuad m papa ThraaN
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1913-09-08
NEXT MOVE IN THAW
CASE ON DECISION
Wealthy Prisoner to Be Per-
mitted to Remain in
COaticOOk.
(National News Association

OTTAWA, Ont, Sept. S.-Superin-
tendent Scott, of the Canadian immi-
grafton department. announced today y
that Harry Thaw will be permitted ID
remain in Coaticook until the time
draws near for his hearing in Mon
treal
The Coaticook detention quarters
are much more comfortable than those
in Montreal" said Mr. Scott
The next move in the Thaw case
will be the courts decision on the writ
issued last Friday.
Shortly after noon today Superin-
tendent Scott ordered Blake Robert
son, his assistant, TO hurry to Coati-
cook.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1913-09-08

insult to an American woman, but
weak in the manly art of self-defense.
Before the Italians attempt at res
cue, Mrs, Henley had been offended
by two intoxicated men and had taken
refuge in store. Leaving it, she was
followed by Todd and Ashcraft, whom
she believed, were the men who origi-
nally had accosted her. La Pena was
apps ealed to for protection.
The Italian's demand for an expla-
nation proved his downfall When
Patrolman Longman had untangled
the story, the two Americans were
satisfied, but La Pena persisted in en-
tering complaint of assault and bat
terry against Todd and Ashcraft.
In police court they were fined SIS
and costs each and sentenced to ten
days in the county jail.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1913-09-08
JEROME READY FOR
GAMBLING CHARGE
Returns to COaticoOk, Accom-
panied by Attorney ia
cobs, of Montreal.
(National News Association

Coaticook, Sept S.-Ready to face
trial this afternoon on the charge of
gambling, former District Attorney Je-
rome, of New York, arrived here on
the noon train. He was accompanied
by Attorney Jacobs of Montreal.
Jerome's counsel was confident that
their client would be acquitted. Law
yers for the prosecution maintain they
have strong evidence and will push
the case to the limit
Up to noon today no instructions
have been received by officers in
charge of Thaw to have him removed
to Montreal. Should the court of ap-
peals sustain Thaw's claim thata the
findings of the board of inquiry are
illegal, a new hearing will follow.
One thing seems certain, and that is
that Thaw will be in Canada several
months before final judgment is
passed.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1913-09-08
Italian ReSentS Insult
To American Woman

Come on, you pretty little blonde.
We're going to take you home" two
intoxicated men addressed Mrs. Max
inc Henley on North E street, Satur-
day night. as she fled into a store for
protection from the mashers.
why You calla da lady blonde?''
asked Frank LaPena, an employe of
the c. & o. railroad, to whom Mrs.
Henley told the story of the assault,
as Ernest Todd and Eugene Ashcraft
came along.
Ashcraft replied by knocking down
the Italian, and Todd took his turn
when LaPena arose. Thirteen times
the daughty protector of the woman
was floored before Patrolman Long
man stopped the one-sided bout.
LaPena was strong in resenting an
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1913-09-08
ANNOUNCEMENT

The management announces that
it has obtained Luther VI. Feeger,
attached to the Chicago office of
The Associated Press, as news ed
itor OF the paper.
Mr.. Feeger edited the West wire
and the Illinois and Iowa circuits
of The Associated Press out of Chi
cago, and also reported the last ses-
sion of the Indiana legislature for
that organization. He formerly
was connected with the Palladium,
as copy reader.
His work in all departments of
newspaper enterprise qualities him
TO supervise city county, state and
national news for the Palladium in
a modern manner-TThe Editorl.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1913-09-08
ASK INFORMATION
. ON CEMENT ALLEYS

Richmond has not ceased to be
known as the pioneer city in the con-
struction of cement alleys and streets.
This morning a query was received
by City Engineer Fred Charles from
the Canada Cement company, limited.
Montreal, Quebec, asking for informa-
ton concerning the cost. Durability
and present conditions of cement al
Ieys and streets built here in 1896.
Queries are received by Mr.. Charles
every few months in regard TO the CT
ment street and alley paving here.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1913-09-08
NO APPROPRIATIONS
FROM INCOME TAX
Senate Defeats Dillingham's
Amendment to AppOrtion
Proceeds to States.
CNationsl News Association)

WASHINGTON, Sept S.-By vote
of fourteen to fifty-four. the Senate to-
day defeated Senator Dillingham's
amendment to apportion among the
several states for road building pur-
poses during the next two years the
proceeds of the Income tax provided
the state appropriate equal amounts.
Senator Smoot made a plea for the
reduction on the duties on gems and
pearls of from twenty to forty per
lcent, He astonished the Senate by
displaying in his open palm eight
pearls which were invoiced at over
l$TS,000. The duty on them under the
proposed bill would be over $4,000.
Senators from all parts of the cham
ber hurried over to his desk to view
the pearls, He contended that twen-
ty per cent duty would place a pre-
.millm on smuggling.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1913-09-08
HMOND COUPLE
81 5IlETLY MARRIED

Cupt1s caDt1fed Earl H. Bescher, of
Dayton. son or City Clerk Baltz Besch-
Ter, and Miss Nina Schulz of the Ameri-
can Seeding Machine company and on
August 18th, the two eloped to New
port, KY, where they were married.
Their marriage was not made public
until Saturday when Mr.. and Mrs.
'Bescher visited the formers father,
iClerk Bescher. The young couple will
kprobably make their home in Dayton
pater where Mr. Bescher is employed
lat the Delco works. Both are we'll
Rxnown here
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1913-09-08
IGNORANT OF LAW;
GREEK is RELEASED

Ignorance OF the city ordinance
saved Nc Lewis. a Greek. from fine
when he vas arraigned in police court
today Lewis. who operates a candy
wagon for James Thomas. drove
through a funeral cortege yesterday
Upon arraignment this morning Lewis
declared that he had been in this coun-
try but short time. and was not ac-
quainted with the laws. He was re-
leased.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1913-09-08
REVOLUTION STARTS
IN SAN DOMINGO
(National News Association

WASHINGTON, Sept. S. Great
danger to American lives and proper
ty in Puerta Plata was reported to
the State Department today by Vice
Counsel Estueva who said that the
town is being shelled by Dominicans
The United States Cruiser Des
Moines was due at Puerta Plata to-
day to protect foreign interests during
the, revolution which began last Tues
day.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1913-09-08
APPEAL BLOCKING
DISTRIBUTION OF
DIIi LAND ESTATE
Several Richmond Persons
Interested in Proceedings
at Sacramento. @
CASE IS NOW PENDING
p
Half-brother of Late Million
aire Hotel Owner, Threat
ened Contest.
CASE IS NOW PENDING
palladium SpeciaD

SACRAMENTO, Cal, Sept. s.
There is pending before the Supreme
Court of this State an appeal from the
decision of the Superior Court in
throwing out contest of the will of
the late William Land, millionaire ho-
tel owner of this city, which is block
ing the final distribution of the estate
in accordance with the terms Of the
will which bequeaths a total Of $780,
600 to people of Richmond, Indiana.
Under the terms of the will Of the
pioneer hotel man of this city, his
nephew, Frank Land, of Richmond, In
diana, is named one of the executors
of the will, and is bequeathed $4,000.
Frank Land is the son of the late Hor-
alto N. Land, brother of the late VIII
liam Land. To each of Horatio Lands
children-Frank. Harry, Charles and
Alma, is left $4,000.
To LIE Roy Land, of Ri >hmond.
brother of deceased, is bequea thed
$4,000, and to each of his children
Mildred, Mabel, Margery, LIE Roy and
Wilfred $4,000 is left.
Half Brother Threatened Contest.
The first hitch to the distribution Of
the vast estate of the late William
Land who left, in addition to caring
for all of his relatives, $250,000 to be
used for park purposes IN this city,
and 100000 to the indigent poor of
Sacramento. came a threatened con-
test by Francis Edward Laud. Of Chi
cago, a half-brother. Under a cOmpro-
mise agreement with the City Of Sac
ramento which in order to hasten the
distribution of the estate agreed to
compromise, Francis Edward Land
was to receive $4,000 to Withdraw his
contest. However, there was a pro-
viso clause in the compromise, t. the
effect that in event another contest
was dle4s he com promise agreement
would N1$ *fd, which later made the
! s4fTG operative,
y fIouds Files Contest.
Il Iexander W.. Morrison, we'll
known hotel man of this city, and for
many years business associate of
William Land, filed a contest to the
will claiming that William Land was
acting under undue influence when he
signed the purported will and that the
purported will was not the last will
and testament, but that. Il prior will
had been drawn. Morrison was lef7
$4,000 under the will admitted to pro-
bate, and claimed that under the al
legged prior will he was left $4,000.
When the contest was heard in the
Superior Court it was thrown out Of
court on the ground that Morrison had
no interest in the estate of the late
William Land other than the $1,000 be-
queathed him in the will admitted to
probate.
An appeal was taken and the case is
now pending in the Supreme Court.
The City of Sacramento recently Deti-
toned for partial distribution of the
estate, but it was denied, pending the
decision of the Supreme Court.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1913-09-08
LIMB BREAKS AND
YOUTH IS INJURED
Asher Winder Knocked I'm
conscious and Right
Arm Broken.
palladium SpeciaD

CAMBRIDGE CITY, Sept. S.-As
Asher Winder, Il, son of Thomas
Winder, was attempting to shake a
squirrel from a tree Sunday morning
in a woods north of town, the limb
broke and he was thrown to the
ground. He was knocked unconscious,
the radius of his right arm broken, and
his body badly bruised and scratched.
A number of his companions who were
with him at the time of the accident,
brought him to his home.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1913-09-08
STATE FAIR OPENS
CSationai News Association,

CSationai News AzzociationD
INDIANAPOLIS, Sept s.-Despite
heavy showers IL was estimated that
fully eight thousand people were pres
ent when the State Fair was formally
thrown open at eight o'clock this fore
noon SuItry and partly cloudy condi-
tions continued until noon