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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-28
MOTORCYL|ST HAS
NARROW ESCAPE
DR.. E. T. Rucker Struck by Hull
Street Car, and Slightly
Injured.

Only quick action and presence Of
mind saved DR.. E. T. Ruckcr of 1907
Decatur Street, South Richmond from
probable death or severe injury. when
a southbound Hull Street car. in charge
OF Motornan L. +. Smith and Conductor
T.. l.. Edwards. struck his motorcycle,
knocking him heavily to the ground.
DIR. Rucker did not see the car until
it was almost upon him. and realized
that he must be hit. Accordingly he
so twisted his machine that the car
only struck him in the rear. and he
escaped with minor injuries.
DR.. Rucker was riding down Twelfth
Street and just turning into Hull. when
he was warned by officer w. j. Moore
who was standing on the corner. of the
approaching car. The ringing of the
bell seemed to confuse him. and in
stead Of keeping straight ahead. as
the motorman expected him TO do. DR.
Rucker put on his brakes. He saved
himself from being struck a broadside
by swerving his machine to the right
When the fender of the car struck his
motorcycle he turned complete SOM
ersault, landing on his hack
Beyond a severe shaking up from the
nasty fall and suffering badly bruised
ankle. DR.. Rucker was uninjured. The
shaft of his machine was broken and
the rear damaged
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-28
FIRST LOAD GOES
OVER NEW BRIDGE:
Consignment of Paper for South
America Is Sent Over Mayo
Bridge SATURDAY..

There is a much -mooted question
about which came first. the chicken or
the egg, several other hrsts are in
doubt, and 1t is distressing to note that
scientific investigators are tearing down
idols at tremendous rate. but it is to
be hoped that the dry statistician Of
the future In delving into the history
of this city, will award the laurel for
being the first 10 cross the new Mayo
Bridge in wagon. TO whom it belongs
Charles 7. Jones of South Richmond.
and VIII kindly remember that the first
loaded team was sent across the hand
some structure by the Standard Paper
Company, also OF South Richmond
The exploit OF Mr.. Jones is we'll
known to readers OF The Times Dis
patch, but that of the enterprisinp M i.
per manufacturers is too recent To have
become common property Last Satur-
event were begun early in the dav.
With three tons of blotting paper load
ed carefully on the wagon and four
mules to pull it up the steep incline
leading to the south end of the bridge.
the start was made. After much
stralning and pulling the heavy team
was finally started on its record trip
The consignment of paper has Bucnos
Ayres Argentine Republic, South Amer
lea, as its destination. The paper was
shipped by the Red Star Line and will
go via Antwerp, Belgium. Now that
the facts In the case are clearly set
forth, 1T Is to be hoped that no con
tenders for first honors will apply
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-28
OF F|CERS MAKE
RAID ON GAMBLERS
Sunday Gambling Is Broken Up
by Bluecoats at Clark's
Spring.

Determined to break up the gambling
which nourishcs every sunday at
Clarks Spring, just west OF Hollywood
Cemetery. squad of ten special Off
GERS from the Second Police station
headed by Sergeant +. l.. Ncisz. made
raid yesterday morning on a crowd
of about twenty-five men and boys
all white-who were busily playing
poker and shooting crap. No arrests
We're made, but the gamblers We're
warned that If they persisted in their
games they would he prosecuted
The grassy deld surrounding what is
known as Clark's Spring. near Holly
wood. has been the rendezvous every
sunday OF gang of men and youths
who practice various forms of gam
bling. Sometimes a crowd OF fifty or
100 people congrcgatc there on clear
day. Persons living in the neighbor
hood have complained of the drunken
ness and disorder which prevails, and
disturbs the peace OF the sabbath.
Lively games Of poker, craps" and
other forms OF gambling had just been
started when the officers appeared on
the scene about 10 o'clock. AT sight
of the bluccoats the Gamesters scat
tered in all directions, one panic
stricken youth falling into the spring
in his headlong flight. After a severe
reprimandinG and n warning TO desist
in their gambling, those caught were
allowed to go
In order TO break up further gam
bling and disorder on the property.
which is owned by the city. Il special
detail OF officers from the Second sta
ton. in charge of Sergeant Nicsz, Will
be on duty every Sunday.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-28
INQUEST TODAY
OVER DANES DEATH
Police Still Seeking Unidentified
Woman Who Ran Down Chris
Jensen Last Tuesday.

Coroner Taylor this morning at 10
o'clock viii conduct an inquest into
the death Of Neil Christensen. the
Dane who died Saturday morning as
lhe result Of injuries received last
tuesday night. when he was RUN down
by an unidentified woman driving a
runabout in Broad Street near Robin.
son The inquest viii be held in tho
Coioncrs Office in the basement OF the
City Hall
Every effort on the part Of the nolico
10 ma out the Identity OF the woman
mas heeh unsuccessful Contrary to
expectations she did not come for.
ward yesterday, as the police though,
possible in view If the fact tina, ihe
accident was apparently unavoidahIa
Until she is found the case Will rerai,,
a mystery.
II was at first though, that Chris
Jensen was only slightly hurt and no
report Of tho matter was made ~.
Was taken to his home BY The stranrc
woman, but he aid not ask her nam.
wife. "'"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-28
GLEN ALLEN MAN
COMMITS SUICIDE
Jealousy Causes Him to End Life
While Visiting Fiance in
Muscotah, Kan.

Ralph Rich. thirty-two years old
son of A. J. Rich. farmer. who lives
near Glen Allen. Va. committed suicide
in Muscotah, Kan, by shooting himself
in the forehead with a .32-calibre re-
volver, according to n special dispatch
received last night by The Times Dis
patch. Jealousy. due to the fact that
he saw his nance, Miss Frances Byrcns.
of Atchison. talking TO another man,
was given as the motive for his act
Rich left Virginia TOR Kansas TO visit
Miss Byrcns. ii was said, and was stop
ping with his uncle, +. W. Watson. at
Muscotah. He shot himself Saturday
night after writing note TO Miss
Byrcns.
Having seen Rich enter livery
stable a few minutes before she re-
ccived the note announcing he would
end his life, Miss Byrens ana several
friends rushed to the stable, but ar
rived too late. She saw him raise the
revolver TO his temple and pull the
trigger as she entered the door. The
girl was Frustrated over the tragic
act of her lover
Rich will be buried at Atchison
Unsuccessful efforts were made by
The Times Dispatch TO get in touch
with relatives at Glen Allen last night.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-28
ALL ARE COMING
FOR GREAT WEEK
Merchants for Eleven States Will
Visit Richmond and Buy
Goods Here

Acauaintsnce ya.t@ ,'.,ii "a . pet'er
the expec,,,ior. - "a. eAceeu
yin ne ~ o,'lolcrS' ana
the hIstorv ~ ptc,'," 'i'"iIs IN
more man 5oo r,n,.i., e"uN
states nav, ,ccen,od ,tn =" c"Ech
tended bv tho ,raGcs ,.'s $1,000 tN
~ - cNt'"Sloh bureau
visit this CITY durinr ~. an" WI
gust II 10 rs irrlr,si,e % <'u-
Dis,.,cs a
Ia ne ,r.rIt.,a pc an incentive
49, are 80 hn as uelF railroad
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-28
SUPERVISORS MEET
Henr,co Hoard to Consider New Right
of Way for Westhampton Car Route.

Henr!co Hoard to COnsider'-Ncw Right
OF Way for WcsthamptOn Car Route.
The Henrico Board OF Supervisors
will hold a special meeting Wednesday
morning at $3.50 o'clock to consider the
rights of way for the car line and the
proposed new loop at the Richmond
College stadium In Westhampton. Some
time ago the board heard representa-
tives OF Richmond College, The Virginia
Railway and Power Company and the
community around Westhampton in re-
gard TO the proposed new street car
route, but no action was taken.
In order that maps showing definite
lines Of the rights of way might be
prepared and filed with the supervisors.
the college withdrew it's application
While II Is probable that all Interested
parties Will be in agreement, and that
there will be no controversy. any cit
liens who have interests In the prem
ises are nevertheless Invited to be
present.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-28
TAKE 12O STITCHES
Negro Brought to Richmond With
Nearly Dozen Ugly Momnds In body.

Nearly DOZch VSly WONndN In BOHy.
With nearly dozen severe wounds
in his body, Robert Old, a young negro,
OF Chula, Amelia County, was brought
to Richmond yesterday morning and
rushed 10 the City Hospital, where it
was necessary for surgeons - take 100
stitches to stop the flow OF blood. His
chance of recovery was regarded as
slight.
Old was stabbed Saturday night by
a negro said to he Richard Barnes, fol-
lowing quarrel at Chula. Emergency
treatment was rendered and he was
brought TO Richmond. He was removed
to the hospital by DR.. j. NJ. Cofer, am
bulance surgeon. and his wounds were
dressed by DR.. Marshall Boyle.
Most OF the gashes We're about the
chest and abdomen. The most severe
was just below the heart. That Old
did not die before he reach6d surgical
aid was Degraded as remarkable.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-28
Rnhherien Renarfed

W. L. Bailey. Of 700 West Main
Street. yesterday reported u the po-
licc of the Second District that his
house was entered and $3.50 in cur
rcncy stolen.
The store of Burke & Co, 315 West
Broad street. was found open by
Bicycle Policeman Reid. who was OF
the opinion that thieves had effected
an entrance. but had been frightened
away. None Of the members of the
firm could he located. so 1t could not
be positively ascertained whether any
thing had been stolen.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-28
AWARD CONTRACT
TODAY FOR MUSIC
Professor Kcssnich Says He Is
Confident He Will Get 1t, and
Announces Program.
STEIN GOING BEFORE BOARD
Aside From Suing City, Dcposed
Band Leader Does Not Know
What Course He Will Pursue

Il have been given ample assurances
THAI l will he awarded the contract to
furnish music in the parks for the re-
mainder of the season, and Will appear
at tomorrow mornings meeting Of the
Administrative Board 10 sign the con-
tract" said Professor Joseph c. Kess-
Mich last night He was so convdcnt
that he would succeed Professor Moses
stein, whose contract was annulled by
the board, that he announced his pro-
gram for the current week.
IL was published yesterday morning
that Professor kessnich had been
awarded the contract, but Robert Whit
tet Jr, chairman OF the board, denied
that the contract had been awarded
There is apparently no doubt, however.
that kessnich Will get the contract to-
day.
Stein was not inclined to discuss the
matter. II am certainly going to in
stitute suit for breach OF contract" he
said Il have held several conferences
with nay counsel, Maurice A Powers.
and we are going TO be present when
the Administra tive Board meets TO-
morrow"
Docs Not Announce Course.
Just what steps he viii take when
Ne appears before the board. Stein did
not say.
stein did say, however that he un-
derstood Kessnich had made overtures
10 some of his musicians. but he did
not believe that any of the members
Of his band would quit his service.
kossnich said that six members of
STEMS band were formerly with him.
Carrying out instructions of John
HirschberG, a member OF the committee
III charge of music in the parks. STEMS
band did not play yesterday afternoon
ia IN nd fD,, II
hut rendered the concert at Riverside
Park. Protests from the pastors of
churches in the vicinity Of Washington
Square, it was learned. caused the
change in program.
No sunday Music.
In announcing his first program.
kesen!ch said that Sunday afternoon
concerts Will be discontinued. and there
will be no music next Saturday The
program will be selected. he said, TO
suit the lovers of the lighter class of
music, who are in the majority of
those who attend the park concerts.
The Program.
!. March. Back 10 the old Folks at
Home ................ j. Brown.
. Overture, Hungarian Comedy,
Kela Bella.
3 Three Twins, "Cuddle Up Little
Closer ..,... Melinda $ Wedding.
Waltz "Au Revoir' Waltzenfeld,
.. operattc Medley, broadway Re
view ... Ianne
6. Novelette, Spring Thoughts" Solzcr.
.. selection. Robin Hood" De Kovcn
Fantas STA. America Forever" Tobani.
9. Dixie" Star Spangled Banner"
Where They Play.
Monday-Monroe Park
Tuesday-Libhy Hill.
sday-Washin Square
Thursday-Jefferson Park
Friday-Riverside Park
Joseph Kessnich bandmastcr and
leader
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-28
Heavy Machinery Topples Over
Catching Machinist Under
meath It.

James +. Schwalmcyer. nifty six years
old. of 230l' East Broad Street. is at
the Memorial Hospital suffering from
a fracture Of both legs the result of
an accident at the plant of the Ameri-
can Can Company, 2io7 Nenable Street.
Saturday afternoon. In some manner,
which could not be explained, a heavy
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-28
FALLS ON ROCK
Charles Gentry Sustninx Cut While
ScufiiinG on River Bank.

ScufiiinS River Bank.
While scuniing with several com
panions on the bank OF thc James
River about four miles below the city
yesterday morning, Charles Gentry, Of
1905 Mosby Street. slipped and fell
against a rock. inficting 4 long cash
on his side. He was hurried 10 Rich
mond in a launch and DIR. J. y. Cotcr.
city Hospital ambulance surgeon, was
called to Louisiana and Lester Street TO
render emergency treatment. II was
necessary 10 take fifteen stitches in
Gentry's wound He was removed 10
his home. and 1t was said his condition
was not serious. though he was greatly
weakened by the loss OF blood.
Gentry and his friends went down
tho river for a days outing
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-28
THE WEATHER
Richmond Got Bnck Into Summer Raj
mrnt md StrnM Lids NcntcriInr.

Richmond thawcd out on yesterday,
and went back to summer weather.
with q high mark or 50 and Il low
record OF 65. The thermometer at 8
o'clock last night registered so
San Francisco was the cool spot on
the map, with GO, and Oklahoma won
high honors. with n mark of &c. with
Chicago and Louisville close seconds
with "a. and Tampa, Savannah and
MONTGOMERY trailing along at %.
The coolest place reported in Virginia
was Wytheville with the mercury at
30 at o'clock last night
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-28
Pastor to Tnke Nncntion

Rev. Wesley Baker. pastor o: Porter
street PRESBYTERIAN Church on the
Southsidc. VIII spend hts vacation dur
ing tn. month OF August at tho home
OF his parents. In Walkcrton. Canada.
In his absence, Rev. y. s Campbell. ".
c. Smith and 4. s Maxwell Will I'LL
tho pulpit. Rev. Tucker Crane. -. D.
has been engaged TO preach at the
union services on the night OF August
II
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-28

Fifty-one counties of the State will
nave demonstrations at the State Fair
this fall. Corn. alfalfa. tobacco and
fruit will be the main exhibits The
EXHIBITS Will be in charge of T. O.
Sandy, OF the Farmers Cooperative
bureau. with the following assistants:
+. s. Farrar, Jctcrsville; w. c. Shackel-
ford, Profit, and w. L. Moore, Forest
Depot Exhibits by the girls and boys
poultry clubs will be in charge OF Jo-
seph w. Kinghorne.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-28
Cutting Follows Quarrel.

Following a quarrel yesterday after
noon at Catherine street. Martha
Garlick. colored. slashed James Will
liams. also colored. on the forearm.
with a razor. The woman was ar
rested by Policemen Tomlinson and
Waldrop 1t was necessary for DR..
j. NJ Cofer, City Hospital ambulance
surgeon to take several stitches in
Williamss wound.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-28

+. F. Morrison, OF 514 North Twenty
second street. late last night reported
TO the police that he was robbed of a
valuable gold watch at Seventh and
Hospital Streets. where he was on duty
as gate Waterman. by a negro snatch
thief. The latter. it was said, grabbed
the timepiece from his hand and had
made his escape almost before Mr..
Morrison had recovered from the shock
Of the daring theft
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-28

Benjamin Lee. Thomas Wyatt and
Eddie Wyatt. negro youths. were ar
rested yesterday afternoon by Bicycle
Policeman BottO on the charge of care
lessly riding wheels in the street
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-28

piece Of machinery suddenly toppled
over as Mr.. Schwalmeyer was passing
on his way out of the building. He
was caught beneath and pinned to the
floor. Fellow workmen ran to his as
sistance and medical aid was sum-
moncd.
Examination ut the hospital. where
he was taken showed that the right
leg had been broken beneath the knee
and the left at the thigh His condi-
ton last night was regarded uy salts
factory and his recovery was predicted
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-28
Faces Theft Charge.

Philip +. Moore. a young negro por-
ter, was arrested last night by De-
tective- Sergeants Krengel and Atkin.
son on the charge Of stealing a pocket
book containing between SIS and $50
from Dr. T.. G. McSparran
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-28
Arrested for Sunday Lnbor.

S. j. Molten and George Fahead, mer-
chants, and r. j. Bailey, n negro bar
her. were arrested yesterday on tho
charge of laboring at their trades on
Sunday.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-28
Hold Quarterly Conference.

Hold Quarterly Conference.
The Third Quarterly Conference will
be held to- night AT S o'clock in Decatur
street Methodist Church, South Rich
mond. Rev. T. Men. Simpson, the pre-
siding elder. will oflciate
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-03-19
LICENSE PAID;
CASE DISMISSED
JUNK DEALER BEFORE MAYOR
BATsoN-WHITE MEN TO BE
TRIED FOR PETIT LARCENY.

" A. Dennis was up before Mayor
Batson yesterday on a charge of deal
ing in junk without having first paid
the license required by city ordinance,
and the case was dismissed upon his
paying the $25 required for such IL
cense. The occasion of the affidavit
in this case was the finding by the Of
fieers of considerable lot of scrap
brass at Dennis place of business.
When brought before the court he gave
the names of D. G.. Gates and Ellis
Donald as the parties from whom the
brass was bought.
Affidavits were lodged against Gates,
a white hack driver, and Ellis Don
aid, white youth, charging them with
petit larceny and they will be tried be-
fore the mayor Thursday morning.
A. G. Num-, negro, was found
guilty Of assault and battery on a
white man named McCaffrey, and fined
81 and costs.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-03-19
D. G. GILVRAY
GETS RESULTS
LOCAL DETECTIVE HAS LOCATED
THREE FUelTlvEs FROM MIS-
slsSlPPI IN TEXAS.

Dan McGilvary has in the past few
weeks located three fugitives from
Mississippi, all of whom were found
in Texas.
Morgan Lyle, who had been con-
victed on several charges for retailing,
having jumped his bond, was located at
valasco, Texas, and would have been
brought back here for service of time
on the farm but for settlement Of
fines and costs effected through a
bank in Texas acting through bank in
Hattiesburg.
Allen Harris, a negro wanted in Lin
coin county was located at Fairfield,
Texas, where he is being detained for
the arrival of the sheriff of Lincoln
COUNTY and the governor Of Texas
has announced his willingness to hon
or the requisition of Governor Brewer
A man answering the description OF
James Seymour has been arrested at
Kountze, Texas, where he Is being
held for Identification, Seymour be
ing under indictmnet in Perry county
for assault and battery and carrying
concealed weapons. He jumped his
bond and was pursued by McGilvary
at the request of his bondsmen.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-03-19
NEWARK M. E. CONFERENCE.

Newark, N j., March 19.-The an
nual meeting of the Newark Confer
ence of the Methodist Episcopal
church began its sessions in the Hal
sey Street church in this city today,
with Bishop Luther B. Wilson of New
York presiding The initial session
was devoted to a communion service
followed by roll call and organization.
The regular work of the conference
was taken up this afternoon. The
ministerial appointments will be an
nounced Monday
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-03-19
JONES is COMING.
%~%A4%~~~e~on%otn
CITY BREVITIES.


The following program will be
shown at the Gem theatre tonight, at
five cents admission to all: "The
Final Justice" featuring Lillian Walk
err, Vitagraph drama; "The Mountain
Witch" Kalem drama; "The College
Chaperon," Selig comedy. Music by
the Gem orchestra. Tomorrow Thurs
day, the Gems special show, which
failed to arrive for Monday, will be
given, the headline of the four reels
of special features to be exhibited is
entitled "The Redemption strong
Kalem morality drama in two acts
The other feature is an Essanay com
edy entitled Lady Audley's Jewels
while the fourth special on the pro
gram will be announced tomorrow
The admission for the special show
tomorrow at the Gem will be 10c fol
adults and sc for children.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-03-19
N. DAKOTA COMMERCIAL CLUB.

Grand Forks, N. D., March 19.-The
North Dakota Federation of CONNER
cial Clubs began its third annual CON
vention in this city today with large
attendance. President E. J. Lander
occupied the chair, In addition to
addresses by several prominent speak
ers the convention listened to reports
showing gratifying results in the eff
forts of the commercial clubs the past
year to assist in the agricultural and
industrial development of the state.
The convention will continue over to-
morrow
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-03-19
PoPE's NAME DAY.

Rome, March 80 St Josoph's day.
the day of Pope Plus Y, was kept as
holiday at the Vaticin today, every
body being DESTROYS of congratulatine
the pontiff on his recovery from his
recent illness. Thousands Of letters
and kilograms from all parts of the
world were received. His Holiness
received the cardinals in private audi
ence, but all of the public ceremonies
that have been associated with the
observance in the past were dispensed
with in compliance with the strict or
ders of the Pope's physicians.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-03-19
HAIR DEALERS
NABBED AT N. 0.
ANTONIO MUsIcA AND THREE
SONS APPREHENDEp AS THEY
WERE ABOUT TO SAIL.
by Associated Press.)

New Orleans, March 19.-Charged
with defrauding banks in this country
and abroad of approximately a million
dollars through the alleged manipula-
ton of invoices Antonio Musica and
three sons, George, Arthur and Philip,
New York hair dealers, were arrested
here today just as they were about
to leave for Panama. Two daughters
of the elder Musica were also detained.
When searched at police headquar-
tiers a large amount of money and
much negotiable paper were found in
possession of the prisoners. Fifty
thousand dollars was secured by the
police from Arthur Musica and about
ten thousand more from other mem
bers of the party. 1t is believed by the
police that when the baggage is opened
much more money will be recovered.