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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-24

10. THE POOR HUSBAND
The contention Of the sufragists that the h
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-20
STREET EXPECTED
IN THE CITY TODAY
Will Take Up Filing of Con-
demnation Proceedings
Against P. O. Site

United States District Attorney Street
is expected in Birmingham today, at
which time he will take up the filing
of condemnation proceedings to secure
an addition to the Birmingham post
office site now in controversy.
Formal notification from Washing
ton was received by the district at
torney's office yesterday to institute
the proceedings, and 1t is probable that
they viii be brought in the probate
court of Jefferson county
The federal government seeks to ac-
quire the entire block on the north
side of Fifth avenue between Eigh-
teenth and Nineteenth streets as a site
for the new postoffice. Some time ago
$50 feet beginning on Nineteenth street
was acquired and an option was se-
cured on 100 feet on the Eighteenth
street corner. However, there remained
strip of 80 feet near the middle of the
block owend by Jonas Schwab, which
1t was understood the government had
offered $50, 900 and for which the owner
had demanded $4,000 1t is for the
purpose of acquiring this so feet that
the condemnation proceedings are to
be instituted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-20
THE PARK CONCERT
Threatening Weather Keeps Away
Crowd, But Programme Enjoyed

There was a shower last night at
o'clock, but many persons had gathered
at Capitol park to enjoy. the band music.
Wien Mr. Memol directed the opening
I'll mber the music lovers present were
sheltered by umbrellas. There was little
rain, however. and the programme was
played through without Interruption By
9 o'clock the audience had more than
doubled. -
Tonight's programme win be as fol-
flows:
March-'Le Puglie'' (DeLucca).
Intermezzo-'A Araby' tJohns).
Overture-"Italian in AIgiers (RossinD.
Selection. III Trovatore'' (verdD
Trombone Solo-"The Holy City,
(Adams).
Selection-"A Waltz Dream" tStrauss).
Mr.. Memoli is prenAring grand Verdi
programme to be given in Capitol park
Wednesday night, August q. The Italian
societies will attend. The bandstand will
be profusely decorated with American
and Italian colors for the occasion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-20
PICNIC CLEARED
MORE THAN S3lOO
Orphans Home Benefit
This Year Was Record
Breaker

The Jefferson County Orphans Home
association met at ST. Pauls hall last
night for the purpose OF hearing reports
from the picnic committee that had de-
layed turning in their accounts. Presi-
dent John Antwine presided and most of
the other officers were present.
1t was stated after the meeting that
over S3100 was cleared on the picnic held
at the fair grounds July "a. This Is a
record breaking amount. The orphanage
at East Lake is supported chiefly by vol
rntary contributions and the annual pic
mic is looked forward to with interest
as a great help toward the maintenance
of the institution. In previous years the
sasslount cleared ranged FROM $4,000 TO about
$1,000. This years total, therefore. was
an agreeable surprise.
President Antwine said last night that
another meeting would be held in Septem-
ber, and that it would be the last of the
summer season. AT that meeting final
report will be made up.
Among the contributions reported last
night was S25 from the Musicians union
and $25 from the Knights of Columbus.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-20
100 KILLED IN
BIG EXPLOSION
Dynamite Car Rolls Into
Pole in Mexico City With
Frightful Results


Mexico City, August 19.-It is esti-
mated that nearly 100 persons were
killed and almost as many injured early
this morning when car loaded with
dynamite ran wild down the Hill from
the powder works at Santa Pc, and
jumped the track and dashed into a
trolley pole in the suburb of Tacubaya
and exploded
The earth for miles around trempled
and great damage was done 10 prop
erty. Within a radius of 900 feet from
the scene of the explosion every house
was demolished, while farther away in
the village and in the adjoining town
of San Pedro many fine residences were
badly damaged and their interior fur
nishings ruined.
Numerous Americans and other for
eigners reside in Tacubaya and San
Pedro, but none of them is reported to
have been injured.
Late this afternoon over SO bodies
had been dug from the ruins of houses
in Tacubaya and the Red Cross had
ministered to scores of wounded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-20
KOLb SPEAKS HERE
ON SEPTEMBER |
Will Open Campaign in Bir-
mingham-Itinerary An
nOunced for Two Weeks

Montgomery. August 1a.-Cspecial.)
Capt. Reuben F. Kolb, commissioner of
agriculture and industries. and a candi-
date for governor. has announced his
itinerary for theffrst two weeks of Sep
tember. Captain KoIb will deliver the
opening speech of his campaign at Bir-
mingham OH September l. and his next
engagement Will take him to Fayette
September s. Five days later, September
10, Captain kolb win speak at ozarN,
and on September 10 he will make a
political address at Abbeyille.
Captain Kolb is now preparing his Bir-
mngbam address, and he declares 1t will
be "soclSdologer.' He states that he
will refrain from indulging in any PERI
sonalities, but declares that he will have
a number of interesting things to say
about some of the other candidates.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-20
HARRISON I'M rHAPGF
FOR THE TINE BEING
No Successor Elected to
Succeed DR.. Powers
ELECTION IN OCTOBER
Member of Faculty Requested TO As
sumo All Duties and Exercise All
Functions of President-Op-
position Develops

Montgomery, August 19.-tSpeciat-Prof
W. r. Harrison, member of the faculty
Of the Florence Normal school, has been
requested by the state normal board
which met in session here, today to as
sumo all the duties and exercise all the
functions of president of the institution
until the first Monday in October, al
which time the board will reassemble
and elect a president to succeed the late
Dr. James X. Powers
A telegram was sent to Professor Har-
rison this afternoon notifying him of tn
boards request All of the members OF
the state normal school board met with
the governor today, with the exception OF
w. W. Lavender of Centreville. who was
detained on account of business.
At first it was thought that the board
would elect Superintendent OF Education
Henry J. Willingham as the successor te
Dr. Powers but some opposition to Mr.
Millingham was developed early today
and it was decided to postpone the cleo
ton. Mr.. Willingham is still considered
the strongest man who has been sus-
gested for the place, and it is expected
that the opposition will be overcome be-
fore the next meeting of the board. Mr.
Willingham, although not an applicant
for the position, has received a large
number of strong ngsindorsements, and it is
generally believed that he would make ar
excellent president for the school,
Another man prominently mentioned foI
the place is William r. Feagin, CHIEF
clerk in the department of education, but
it is understood that Mr.. Feagii
not accept the position If it were rendered
him, owirg to the fact that he is a can
didate for superintendent of education.
Professor Harrison has also been men,
toned for the place, though there is
considerable opposition to him. 1t is ex-
pected that the board will elect Mr.. VIII
lingham at it's next meeting.
Those who were present at the meet
ing were: Governor O'Neal, Superintend-
ent of Fdpcation Henry ]. Willingham
r. b. Evins of Greensboro, John d. Nc
alfof Montgomery, VIII T. Shehan OF
Montgomery. Charles S. Mcdowell of Eu-
faula and John d. Weakley of Birming-
ham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-20
Ed WALSH ASSURED
THAT HE WILL PITCH
Bonesetter Reese Says Ed
Will be Well After
Slight Rest

Cleveland. O., August 19.--Ed Walsh
White Sox pitcher, thinks he will be
as good as ever next season. He at
tended the Cleveland washington game
today, and was in good spirits. He
had just returned from Youngstown o.,
where he was treated by Bonesetter
Reese. His trouble had been caused
by a misplaced tendon in his right ell
bow and shoulder. Reese replaced the
tendon in less than five minutes. Walsh
was assured. he said. that his arm
would become as stout as ever.
REST your arm for a week and If
1t feels sore after that time do not at
tempt to do any more pitching this
season." Reese told him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-20
Articles of INSTRUMENTATION

Montgomery, August Especial.
Papers, were filed in the office of Sec
retary of State Cyrus P. Brown to-
day reporting the Incorporation OF
the Birmingham Dixie baseball
club. with capital stock oi
20,00o.N, The incorporators are w J.
Francis and others.
The secretary of state has also beer
Informed OF the Incorporation of the
Columbiana Ice. Light and Power COM
pany OF Columbiana. The capital stock
OF the new company is SIS, with
$4,000 paid in. j. II. Crumrton anc
others are the incorporators
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-20
Many Attend Meeting

The regular weekly meeting of the
Women's Graded union, held yesterday
morning at the First Methodist church,
was one of the best attended meetings
of the union that has been held during
the summer. On account of the large
attendance all of the sections, 10 in NUM-
her. were enabled to carry on their reg
ular work with a full quota present. The
10 sections of the union are as follows:
Three training classes, five study ses-
sions. lyome section, story department and
mission work section. Besides the sec
tion work only routine business occupied
the attention Of the members.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-20
EMS BROTHERS
TO MISSISSIPPI
Bodeker Says They Will be
Taken There Today.
Deputy En- Route

Jerry and Henry EMS, alleged to be
the train robbers that secured $4,000
in currency in a holdup of the New
York and New Orleans passenger train
at Okohala. Miss, on the night Of May
IA, 1912. will be taken to Mississippi
today, according to advices received
by Chief Bodeker yesterday.
The Ennis brothers have not admitted
anything discriminating, but the police
still maintain that these two are the
bandits When the charge is made di-
rect to the Ennis brothers they merely
laugh.
Barney s Lewis, the alleged ring
leader is now in custody at Purvis,
Miss, having waived extradition from
Louisiana. Federal indictments again st
Lewis and the two Ennis hnys are ex-
pected to be handed down this after
noon by the grand jury in session at
Biloxi, Miss.
Jackson, Miss, August 19.-(Special)-
Governor Brewer today signed requisi-
tion papers directed to Governor O'Nea1
of Alabama for J. S. and Henry EMS,
the two men arrested near Birmingham
charged with holding up and robbing the
fast mail on the New Orleans and North
eastern railroad south of Hattiesburg in
May, 1912 when the loot secured amounts
ed to more than 100000
Sheriff f. w. Holleman of Purvis, La
mar county. arrived in Jackson this morn
ing and called at the governors office
early He left with the requisition papers
for the two men and sent them imme-
diately by mail to two deputies who had
gone earlier to Birmingham. the EMS
brothers being in the city Jail at that
point
Sheriff Holleman said today that from
the information he had received from rail
road detectives there is reason to believe
that the EMS brothers might be the men
who help up and robbed the fast passen-
ger train on the Illinois Central railroad
at Tallahatchie bridge July 4, last.
As soon as Governor O'Neal grants the
requisition of Governor Brewer the EMS
brothers will be taken to Purvis, Miss.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-20

sion in the minds of many passengers
who We're under the impression that
they could now collect on these claim
coupons. Some passengers had even
gone to the extent of asking the court
to please remits--one passenger even
making draft for the amount of his
coupon"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-20
Select Fifth Arbitrator

New York, August 19.-The four arbi-
traitors appointed to act in the wage con-
troversyA between the eastern railroads
and the trainmen and conductors selected
today as the fifth arbitrator Seth Low,
president of the National Civic federation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-20
Treyino DELAYED

Laredo, Tex, August 19.-General
Trevino summoned to Mexico City. was
here today delayed in his Journey by
dynamited railroad tracks south of
here. He refused to discuss his return.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-20
Building About Finished

Greenville, August 19.-t tSpecial)
The Lewis building in East Creenville
is being rapidly pushed to completion.
When it is completed two stores viii be
added to Greenville's business houses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-20
Diaz in Ottawa

Ottawa, August 19.--Gen. Felix Diaz OF
Mexico, nephew Of ex-President Diaz. with
his wife and suite, arrived here today.
and left a few hours later for Quebec
en- route for England. He declined to
discuss the Mexican situation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-20

Haneeville will soon be protected from
fires. The work on, the waterworks is
being pushed, and before long the town
will be we'll supplied with water.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-20
:
COTTON OPENING
AROUND HANCEVILLE

Z Hanceville, August 19.-( (SpeciaL) 1.-THE
first open cotton around Hanceville was
seen yesterday From the present outlook
the. cotton crop win be a good one this
year. Some of the corn has been burnt
up, but as whole the corn crop will
be well up to the average.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-20

begin Sunday The Rev. Lowry will do
the preaching.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-20

The Rev. Alfred Holcomb. a missionary
Baptist preacher, was buried here today
with Masonic honors
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-01-22

night, which action on her part, he thought would appease her father and perhaps prompt him to withdraw the charge At a late hour the girl had not been located.
 Long says the charge is ridiculous and he is confident of being dismissed by Magistrate Frazier this morning.
 Long isl married and has three children. His wife has been visiting in Memphis for some time but is ex- pected home Saturday.
 The arrest of Long for the abduc- ton of the Leonard girl brings to light a most interesting matrimonial tangle. To solve it would require a mentality equal to that of the man who solved the "How Old is Ann?' puzzle.
 The beginning of the tangle started several years ago. Long married a Miss LeFever, of this city. Shortly after Bobbitt married the attorneys wife's mother, which made Bobbitt Longs father-in-law. Bobbitt and his wife failed to agree and Long prepar- ed the divorce papers for Mrs. Bob bitt. The next association of the two men came when Bobbitt stole Miss Leonard and they were married by Bobbitt's ex-son-in-laW. The girls dream of bliss was soon shattered and she appealed to Long to get her a divorce from her husband. Long filed suit and the case is now pending in the Jefferson chancery court. Now with the latest development, that of Longs alleged attempt to abduct the girl that married his father-in-law, 1t i: hard to figure out the relation ship of the two men.
 Bobbitt has been in the city jail several times and in the custody of the county authorities on various oc- casions. Longs reputation has been good up until the time he performed the ceremony uniting Bobbitt and the Leonard girl in the face of parental objection, for which act he was cen sured by many. He was formerly a justice of the peace, his commission expiring October 31. Long and Louis Moore were contestants for the same commission as justice of the peace and Long won out. 5t 1
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-01-22
Railroads of This Country Must Prepare For Costly
 Improvements.
MONOPOLIES
Express Business Next 10 Man Most Lucrative Portion oi Income
 Railroads Helpful.

San Francisco, Jan. 2l.-presidont E. T. Ripley, of the Santa F. Sys- tenn, appeared before the State Ra l. road Commission joday to argue again.,t the proposed reduction ot laight rates.
 Referring to the express business he said:
 "The express business, next afte. the contracts for carrying the mail, IS the least lucrative portion of lie Santa F'e's business. If you decrease our revenue from the express busi- ness, you cut into our margin of saf. ety."
 A nave and unexpected comics ssion was made by Ripley during an nX- planation of the reasons which prompted the big railroads to store up the greatest portion of the earn ings in a surplus fund, instead of dis- tributing them an increased dividends.
 "There isn't much in this country yet Il llc way Ol ldiAl OduS, uc oaiu. "It is almost true tha: in the Unitea States we have only imitation rail- roads. Our present properties are not constructed to and the strain of future requirements. The rail. roads of today realize tGat they musL provide for very costly improvements in the future.'
 Ripley said that the buyer, of rail- road stocks was in reality gambler, taking chances on the whims of doz- ems of legislative and rate making bodies and on var .ous other speculn- tive factors.
 "There is no railroad in the coun- try that is nos a benefactor to the people along the route.' he said. The law established, roof beyond which the earnings of railroad may not climb, but it does not bu Id a floor to keep the road from sinking into financial oblivion. I do not be- lieve for moment though that 8 public monoply should be allowed, to fix rates where it pleases.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-01-22
ID AID FARMERS ID BUY IMPLEMENTS Big Syndicate of Bankers Purchase Credit Com
 pany's Notes.
TURNS DOWN APPEAL SERVES AS OBSTACLE
Deal Will keeD Working Capital of Implement Manufacturers Fled
 tp to a !ertain Extent.

New York, Jan. 21.-The plan O.. important eastern and western bank CTS to assist the farmers of the Unit ed State: in purchasing farm inn plements became operative today with the announcement that William Salo- mar and Company and IIallgalten & Company, as the head of the syndi- cate had purchased S6 ,00O of the Agricultural Crdit ,Company's per cent collateral trust notes.
 The incorporation of this company took place at Albany some time ago, but it's functions were not clearly defined at that time.
 Interests back of the Agricultural Credit Company figured out month j ago that the farmers could get great CT credit from the agricultural i'm plement companies if the latter found greater field for the farmers notes given for the machinery purchased. These notes keep working capital of the implement manufacturers tied up to certain extent.
 The Agricultural Credit Company interests therefore organized the company to purchase the notes from the implement manufacturers who could dispose of them in that manner more readily, on better basis than to the original banks. The farmers notes purchased are deposited with i the First Trust and Savings Bank O1 Chicago to the extent of 120 per cent of the notes issued by the Credi, company.
 It was learned today that the com pany has the strongest bankers o1 the west. northwest and east back o1 it. The directors being A. H. Wiggin president of the Chase National Bank; James G. Cannon, president oi the Fourth National Bank; Harry Bronner. of Hallgarten and Company Elisha Walker, of William Saloman and Company; D. R. Morgan, presi- dent of the First National Bank o1 Chicago; c. T. Jaffray, vice presiden of the First National Bank of Mime apolis; N. A. McMillan, president O. the St. Louis Union Trust Company George G. Henry, of William Saloma1 and Company; J. D. Larkin, presiden of the Larkin Company, of Buffalo Steven S. Stratton, of Chicago, ant w, K. Wigham, of Robert Fleming and Company, London. Steven s Stratton is president of the new com pany
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-01-22
FELL 29 STORIES AND
 IS STILL LIVING
I.aborer Falls From Twenty Ninth Story To Basement of Cincin.
 nati Building.

Cincinnati, Jan. 21.-Will am Coog- an, 32 years old, laborer employed on the new Union Central Life insur- ance Company's 34 story building now in course of construction, fell down the elevator shart from the twenty ninth floor to the basement this aft ernoon and late tonight was st alive. Coogan was taken to a hos pital and physicians believe he will live throughout the night.
 The man playfully grabbed at the elevator cable, was seen to lunge for ward and topple down the shaft. His screams resounded through the build ing and Ia few seconds later he was pickeds:up at the bottom.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-01-22
PROGRAM FOR ANNUAL
 B'NAl BIRTH DAY
THREE PROMINENT SPEAKERS WILL DELIVER ADDRESSES AT
 EXERCISES THURSDAY.
Musical Program Also Arranged for the Occasion, With Installation
 and Reception.

At the annual B'nai Brith Day cele- b1ation, which will take place at the Temple Thursday evening at s o'clock, the new officers of Phoenix Lodge No. 279, Independent Order of Bnal Brith will be installed by Hon. Leon Schwartz, of Mobile, Ala, grand lodge president in the Seventh Dlstrlct' The installation will follow pro gram that has been arranged for the occasion. President Schwartz, Mime. Belle Pevsner, of Palestine, and Rab- bi Louis Witt, of Little Rock, Will pa the principal speakers Pfes'aeht William Rosenzweig will preside. The officers to be installed are:' William Rosenzweig, president; sol K,arberg. vice president; Rabbi JOS onh Jaan, secretary; Sam Altschul' treasurer; Gerson H. Moore waraen' Joe Atlas, guardian, and D. H. "e'l' monitor.
 The program follows: .
 Organ prelude-Mrs. F. E. Reh1fo"' "'
 Inyocation-Rabbi Joseph Jaslh
 Vocal solo-Miss Ethel Schloss'
 Introductory address-Rabbl Louf' Witt, Little Rock ,.
 vocal solo-Miss Celia Leyy' se. Louis.
 Address-Hon. Leon Schwartz, MO bile, Ala.
 installation of officers-Presloen' Schwartz.
 Vocal solo-Mrs. Harry Hanf.
 Oration-Mme. Belle PeWsner' oi Palestine.
 violin solo-Miss Edith Foster.
 Closing remarks-President William Rosenzweig.
 The public is invited to attend anu a reception will follow.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-01-22
Girl is Missing.

Long denied that he had seen the girl after he talked with her father land supposed she had gone to the home of her girl friend for the night He expresse dthe hope that Miss Leonard would return to her home during the
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-01-22
DAVIDSON JURY
 HAS BEEN SECURED
Taking of Testimony in the Barham Murder Case Will Begin Today
 At Harrison.

Fort Smith, Ark, Jan. 21.-A jury was selected late today at Harrison to try Otis Davidson, for the murder of Miss Ella Barham and the taking of testimony w Il commence tomorrow. It was reported that an anonymous letter had been received by Presiding Judge Reed threatening his life. This was emphatically denied. It was also reported that an attorney for the defense had received a similar nun cation. but he also entered a de- nia1