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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-04
BRAT MAN IS GIVEN
VERDICT Of S1,425
MOTION TO SET ASIDE WILL BE
HEARD LATER--sUIT WAS
FOR $4,000.

The jury In the case of Morris
Bratman against Mrs Arlie r. Lau-
renee and others, which. had been on
trial In the Law and Equity court for
the last three days, yesterday re-
turned verdict awarding plaintiff
damages amounting to SLABS. Motion
was made to set aside the verdict.
The suit was for $4,000 for dam
ages to house hold goods and other
property Of plaintiff alleged to have
been caused by excavation done in
the lot adjoining the property of
Bratman-
Argument on the motion 10 set aside
viii be heard by Judge Crump at a
later date, hearing having been con-
tinued at the request of counsel to
defer until the evidence is typewriter.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-04
NO OPPOSITION
To ANNEXATION


II Is generally conceded that wAile
there MAY o- some efforts 10 amend
the annexation ordinance AT the call
81 meeting Of The board u aldermen
Thursday Night, there WI ho no gem
eTal opNcst.l3n to the measure
All members az the body are agreed
that there snail be annexation While
several DO not agree upon al the
lines az set forth hy the committee.
ard as adopted ny common council
they are not looked uIcn as being
Sufficiently antsgon.stic 10 attempt 10
endanger the passage Of the measure,
II was said around City ball last
night that Whatever opposition de-
reIoped would be of insufficient force
Ia DELAY progress. ana that The ord!-
rance would be passed Just AS 1t came
un from the committee
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-04


as the Democratic candidate. he will
be elected by practically unanimous
vote, and without having been COM
PEELED 70 make a single speech or 10
spend single cent.
The only opponents of the Demo
cratic ticket are the Socialist and the
Socialist Labor party candidates. The
Republican party, which has usually
waged spirited but generally UNI
successful fight for governor. placed
no ticket in the field this year The
Progressive followed suit.
The election has only three State
wide interesting features. One is the
photographic between the "organiza-
zat!on" and antI-oTga forces
at Norfol kfor the fat fee Offices Of
that city. The second is the fight in
the First senatorial district between
l.. p. Summers. Republican, and
Frank Buchanan. Democrat The third
Ia the fight n the Rockingham assem-
by district between former State Sen
ator Keozel and DR. Rolstnn, Demo-
cratic nominees. and II, H. Harrison
and George Earman, Republicans.
Prohibition Fight Warm.
Another issue. which has come to
the front in only one section of the
State and which will likely be waged
hot and heavy before the next legis-
lature. is prohibition. The "drys'
have twice been turned down by the
general assent bly, for an act which
would have submitted the question Of
Statewide prohibition To a vote Of the
people The vets won by "A mar
row margin In the State sepate two
years ago The senate holds over for
the next session of the legislature. but
the "wets" nave heard that some Of
the senators who voted against the
enabling act have been converted by
the "drys and that the senate now
stands tie. with the balance Of
power in the hands of the man to be
elected from the First senatorial dis
trict to fiji a vacancy.
The Democratic candidate in this
district. Frank Buchanan, favors sub
mission OF the prohibition question to
the people. l.. +. Summers, the Re-
publican candidate. according to the
VETS" is against the enabling act.
Consequently the temperance and the
saloon forces are wag!ng the hottest
kind of campaign in Washington and
Smyth counties in the Southwest sec
ton, which is the dry stronghold
Of the State.
The "drys" do not concede the
vets claim that the new senator
from the First district viii have the
deciding vote. but nevertheless are
working hard to elect the man COM
nitted to their cause
Only Opposition in Ninth.
Outside the Ninth congressional dis
trict there is practically no opposition
to the Democratic candidates for the
house of delegates. In fact. so little
interest has been taken in these con-
tests that some of the men nominated
in the primaries failed to have their
names placed on the ticket.
A notable instance of this Is in
Clarke and Warren counties where Au-
hrey Weaver, nominated by the Demo-
Gratis, entirely overlooked the matter
OF sending in his name to the cleo
toral board. AS a result no name for
the house will go on the ticket, and
the Democrats will be compelled to
write Weaver's name on the ballots.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-04
Henry SINNERS.

WINCHE sTER, VA.-Herry Sim
pers, eighly-thrce years old wealthy
land owner and horseman, who died
Thursdy al Parish Fauquisr county,
Was buried here Saturday He was
Marylander hut spent most Of his
ife In Virginia. Two sons. Robert
and Amos Slmpers and two dauph-
ters, Mrs, r, W. Hiene. Washington,
SURVIVE.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-04


weight and can be operated at
minimum expenditure for gasoline and
tires The 1914 model touring car
represents the highest attainment In
automobile construction Of this class
OF cars. II is a handsome five passen
ger car, which any person might feel
proud to own, and the equipment is
most complete. Including a fun top.
with curtains glass windshield, two
gaa lamps with generator. three oil
lamps. speedoueter and tools, and Will
include instruction in operation.
The winner of gift No, can have his
car to ride in on Christmas day.
Ae.ey -p~ss@ S@++.ssts------
Gift No is in gold with big a..
two hundred and ffty dollars Of It
($950 00l and a rK ht handsome Christ
mas gift someone win find this, com
ing at just the right time when II can
be used 20 the very best advantage
It VIII be pleasure to the publishers
10 pass gift NO. 2 oyer to the lucky
winner
Gift No p who wouldn't like TO 20
TO the New Orleans Mardi Gras next
February Its the one great big
JOYOUS annual event OF the Sunny
south a week Of unparalleled gaiety
and pleasure. But It's one thing to
have a round trip ticket and another
to raise the necessary expenses In
volved That's where The Virgiuian s
gift. however. is magnificent Not only
DO the publishers give the round trip
ticket but all hotel bills and Pullman
and diniuE-car costs~-m fact. the en-
tire expense of this splendid ten-day
trip.
IT, however the recipient Of this gift
is unable 10 avail herself or himself
Of the Mardi Gras trip at the time this
event is held. fine trip to New York,
Niagara or Atlantic city may he sub
stituted with expenses paid.
To Make Recipients Happy.
GIFT No. 4-~Iitto-~just the same as
No g. SO the recipients of these two
elfts Win be equally happy and IL they
happen to be acquairtances or friends
well. good company would make the
"trip more enjoyable.
GIFT No. 5-~The fortunate recipient
may enjoy the hRlmy air Of Bermuda,
a delightful vacation of twenty one
days In the charming coral Islands, that
most enchanting winter resort and at
"a time when such trip would be
found most enjoyable. The recipient
Of this trip viii also be given the nee
eSssry living expenses.
off Ne again viii an equal gift
he awarded this being exactly the same
as zift No ia twenty one day trip to
fair Bermuda, with expenses paid,
The next three gifts will be in gold
one hundred dollars seventy five dol
lars and nifty dollars.
And then as special gifts TO give
more interest to the entire competition.
two gifts Of nifty dollars in gold VIII
be awarded. the first ffty to go to the
nominee receiving the largest number
Of votes before November goth and
To uri4r
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-04
Only Opposition in Ninth.
Outside the Ninth congressional di
let there is practically no opposite
HITS SPEAkEASY
KEEPER HARD

l.. b. Thomas, colored, convicted in
Police court yesterday for selling
LIQUOR without license Sunday was
fined 500, sentenced to sixty days in
Jail and placed under bond of $500
for twelve months.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-04
CONSCIENCE FUND Is
swELLED u, STANTON

WASHINGTON. Nov 3--The CON
science fund was enriched today by a
contribution from Stanton. Va-,~. the
birthplace of President Wilson. II
consisted Of s2.70 In cash, and WAS not
accompanied by any communication
whatever. y
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-04
UNITED STATES CIRCUIT COURT
OPENS HEHE--TwO NEW
JUSTICES
DOCKET EVER
MANY IMPORTANT CASES Ar TERM
MAs--Ju sTTCEs KNAPP AND
WOODS PRESENT

In spite OF the fact this is election
day, there VIII likely be handed down
a nunbe" Of important opinions by
the United States Circuit court. which
convenes in regular session at IL
o'clock. Present will be Justice letter
G. Pritchard. of Ashey!lle, n. c.;
Charles A Woods. OF Marion S. c.,
and Martin A. Knapp, late of the
Uunited States Commerce court, of
Washington. Justice John c. Rose
has been named associate judge for
the term.
The docket for this term Of the
court is the longest and one of the
most important in the history Of the
court. 1t viii keep the court In ses-
sion through November aud the great
er part of December, probably con-
tlnuing until Christmas.
Their First Session.
on the docket for today is the case
of Samuel T. Spears. appellant, against
the Frenchten a Burnsville Railroad
company, appellee, from the District
court. at Philippi w Va. the cause
to be argued on motion Of appellee to
dismiss the appeal Talbot &
Hoover. OF Elkins, w Va. appear for
appellant and Langfitt & Mcintosh, of
Pittshurg. and II. Roy Waugh, of
Buckhannon, w Va. for appellee.
This is the first session of Circuit
court at which Justice Knapp will be
a member Of the court. since the dis
solution of the Commerce court, which
recently was abolished, and of JUS
tice Knapp. who was named to succeed
JustiC Golf. who was sent to the
United States senate from West Vir~
ginia. some months ago.
That there will be three justices
during the term the court has named
Justice Rose. Of the District court.
associate.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-04
SECRETARY BRYAN
Continued from First Pas [

evacuate their property because OF
the disturbances.
From the Durango 1t is reported the
rebels are in full control OF that
territory holding firmly the cities of
Torreon and Durango, A strong
rebel force under Generals villa.
Urbina. and others. has gone North
into Chihuahua, and another force Is
said 10 be moving against chihuahua.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-04
THIRTEEN inflicted
! BY HUST|NGS JURY
NOVEMBER TERM OFF COURT BE-
GINS WITH MANY NEW CASES
on THE DOCKET
ONE COCAINE KING"
c. l.. HANCOCK. OF NEWPORT NEWS.
AMONG THOSE TO BE TRIED.
ONE MURDER CASE, SEVERAL
OF MALICIOUS woUNDING
ONE COCAINE KING

Twelve indictments against thirteen
persons. ranging from peddling of CO.
caine to murder, were returned yester-
day by the grand jury of the Hust-
ings court for the November term.
which was convened yesterday by
Judge d. c. Richardson.
One of the cocaine indictments m
which there is much interest. and which
the police believe TO be one of the most
important in years. Is that returned
against C. l.. Hancock. of Newport
News. called by the police the cocaine
king" Hancock was arrested in this
city last August by detectives who
had decoyed him to Richmond on the
representation they were negroes who
sought to provide themselves with a
supply of the coke" to retail.
He had in his possession when arrest
ed. II is alleged. a large quantity of
the drug. The case OF Hancock. for
various reasons was continued In Pc
lice court until about two weeks ago,
when he was held for the grand jury.
During the time he had been free un-
der $4,000 bail furnished by his wife.
Mrs Elizabeth Hancock. He will be
defended by Hiram NJ. Smith, of this
city
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-04
Other Indictments.

The murder indictment returned Is
against George Harold. alias George
Harris. colored. who Is charged with
shooting Otto Crump. colored. on the
night OF May 3lst. Crump died July
9Th. Harold made his escape from
the city and was located in South Bosv
ton a few weeks ago and brought bac <
TO Richmond for trial by the local de-
tective department.
Others indicted and their alleged
oTenses are: William Braxton. mali .
cious wounding Morris Connolly. mali
cious wounding; John Davis. malicious
woundingi Elmo Davis. attempt at
burglary: Martha Garlick, malicious
wounding; While GoinRs, abduction;
Laurence Gordon. grand larceny; Susan
aHrris, cocaine. Bernard Myers. grand
larceny; and Henrietta Smith and Mack
Evans, cocaine
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-04
SANTA CLAUS LET'S

Continued from First Page,1
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-04
VIRGINIA VOTERS

CONTINUED from FIRST Page.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1913-12-05
SAYS WILSON is MOST
BOSS-RIDDEN PRESIDENT
But Conscience is His Boss Secretary
Daniels Tells Mis-
siOurians !.

In an address before gathering
at the John Joy banquet, Secretary
of the Navy Josephus Daniels, in dis
cussing the currency bill, declared
that President Wilson is the most
boss ridden president the country has
ever had. He said in part:
''The currency bill will stand for
ever between the American people
and such money panics as have been
experienced frequently in the past.
President Wilson is the most boss-rid-
den president we have ever had, and
the boss whose every dictate he obeys
is his conscience. In determining
great policies his boss rules him. He
is weak and powerless in the presence
of the boss a tool in its hands.
"One day a friend asked the Presi-
dent why he did not do certain
thing. The president replied: 7 can
not do it, my boss will not let me.
The friend thought the president was
perhaps referring to Mrs. Wilson,
when the president added, MY con
science is my boss. Spokane Dem
ocrat.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1913-12-05
MAJOR RINGGOLD TO RETURN
q. s. Mine Planting Steamer Is Ex-
pected from Honolulu


The U. S. mine planting steamer
Major Ringgold, which early in the
year was sent to Honolulu to plant
mines, is expected to return to Port
Townsend in a short time. On her
arrival she will be kept busy planting
mines here and at the entrance to the
Columbia river. During the next few
months, it is said, considerable ex-
perimental work will be done in
mine planting in the waters adjacent
to the forts. The channel is very
deep and the currents strong. It has
always been considered that the con-
ditions are not particularly favor
able for mine planting, as the an
chors will not hold them in position.
The experimental work to be done is
for the purpose Of ascertaining whe-
ther the effect OF the currents can be
overcome, permitting the successful
laying Of the mines. II the attempt
is successful the cities Of the Sound
will be doubly protected In the event
of war;. Port Townsend Leader.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1913-12-05
STATE FAIR MONEY SPENT
LAVISHLT, SAYS PERKINS
OF 100000 Appropriated for Two Ex-
hibitions $50, 1000 Already Gone
for One, Commissioner Declares

The Washington state fair of 1913
lsed $4,000 of the $4,000 appro-
Drssted for the exhibitions of 1913
and 1914, said j. III. Perkins, state
commissioner of agriculture last
week. No charge is made by Mr.. Per-
kins that the money was dishonesty
spent. He assumed the blame for the
large expenditures, but declared that
he gave Secretary H. B. Averill too
wide a latitude.
''The work had been started and
many of the expenditures blocked
out by Mr.. Averill before took Of
fce," said Mr. Perkins. '.The pre-
MUM list had been made up and
many of the amusements contracted
for. I didn't plan this years fair. !"
The 1913 fair accounts have never
been Strengthened out. Secretary
Averill disclaims responsibility, say
ing he was relieved of his Office on
short notice a few weeks after the
fair and was not given opportunity
to complete the years work.-P.-I.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1913-12-05
Professor [. ]. Bowler
Receives Burns


Prof. Bowler was quite badly
burned on both legs. from the ank-
les to the knees. and also on his left
arm yesterday morning while light
ing a FIRE after pouring upon the
fuel what ne supposed to be kero-
sene from gallon can which he
had filled at his fathers store the
evening before. The can exploded
and the burning oil quickly spread
over quite surface about the floor.
He succeeded in smothering the fire
with his coat and trousers before he
discovered that he was himself burn
ed. DR.. Reed was quickly called
and soon had the burns dressed
and his patient resting comfort
ably. 1t appears that the drum
from which the oil was taken at
the store was mistakenly filled with
distillate at the oil dock.
8 AS soon as the mistake was dis
covered all customers of the store
who were known to have purchased
o | onWednesday were quickly not
flied. Prof. Bowler had waited
upon himself and neither his faith
er nor the clerks knew that he had
taken any of the oil. Fortunately
his injuries are not serious and
it is expected that he will be able
to return to his school duties by
Monday. The obvious moral of the
accident is" don't light your fires
with OIL"
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1913-12-05
Death OF William Hardin

Mr.. VIM. Hardin. an old war
veteran, died suddenly Wednesday
night Dec. 8 at the ripe old age OF
81 years at the home of his daugh-
ter. Mrs. G. L. Palmateer, where he
has made his home for the past
nine years.
Mr.. Hardin was born June Is,
1926 in Montreal, Canada. At the
age of II he enlisted in the war
with Mexico. after which he made
his home in Indiana.
In 1847 he married Miss Elizabeth
Surprise and in the early days came
to Kansas, where they lived about
33 years. In 1861 he enlisted in
the Civil War and served three
years. They then came to Friday
Harbor in 1904. where Mrs. Hard
in died in 1910. Mr.. Hardin is
survived by three daughters, Mrs.
G. L. Palmateer and Mrs. Ella Tiff
Of Friday Harbor and Mrs. Whittle
of Deer Harbor.
He was a member of the M. E.
Church Of this place. Funeral SER
vices will be held today at IL o'clo: k
at the home of C. L. Palmateer,
Rev. A. Robertson officiating. In
terment will be made at the Val
ley Cemetery.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1913-12-05
Court Notes

Probate proceedings were started
ln the estate Of the late E. ?. Bail
er, deceased. Mrs. BaiIer being ap-
pointed executrix in his last will
and testament.
Howard Wilson of East Sound.
Christian Sebelie and A. Meyer Of
Lopez were granted certificates of
citizenship at the Dec. term Of court.
In the matter of the Mothers
Pension OF Caroline Daley, an ord
er was entered by the Court tha t
the allowance to the said Caroline
DALEY be suspended until the
further order of the Court, there
being an order made and entered
against Edward Daley, the father
Of the minor children. all under
the ace of 16 years that hereafter
he shall pau to Frank P. Christen-
sen on Monday of each week the
sum Of SIS .OO for the care. support
and education of the children. At
the time of Mrs. Dailey's trial the
sum Of fifteen dollars was paid by
him into the registry of the Court
for the money allowed by the Court
to Mrs. Daley ia the form of .
Mothers pension for the month of
November.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1913-12-05
MRS. A. D. CONWAY
ENTERTAlNS IN HONOR
OF MISS SEIERSTAD

Mrs. A. D. Conway entertained
Wednesday evening in honor OF
Miss Hilda Seierstad. her trimmer
who has been in her employ for the
past five years. She will leave in
a few days for her home in Seattle
where she will stay until the open
ing of the Spring season. The
guests were as follows: Messrs. and
Mesdames L. Larson. H. Fredell !,
l.. j. Bowler, w. w. Gould. P. Han
son, Misses Esthergreen, Douglas,
Busby, Severance. L. NJ. Todd, Eth
el Perry. Nellie Smoots. Mrs.
briggs, j. A Mccormick, Virgil
Frits. Tom Robertson. Capt. Hogh
Iund of Seattle and Mrs. Nettie
Scurr Of Roche Harbor.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1913-12-05
Organization OF
Science Teachers
Contemplated

Teachers Institute Results in Pre-
iminary Steps for Series of In
structiye Talks to Community Pa
irons.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1913-12-05
School Notes OF
San Juan County

Edited by the Friday Harbor High
School.
Remember that there will be Sc
cond series Of lectures. Dec. 20. 80
and 81. Watch for detailed iufor-
nation later.
Instead of giving through this
column an economical method Of
equiping manual training work
shop as was stated several weeks
ago, the high school will upon re-
quest submit typewriter instruc-
tions and plans suitable for rural
school plant.
With proceeds of candy sales the
following pictures have been added
to the Friday Harbor Schools: Joan
of Arc. Lincoln. John Alden and
Prescilla, The Angus. The Close OF
Day. The Song Of the Lark. Daniel,
The Lake.
Teachers that must teach agricul-
ture this year will do well to write
Will E. Humphries. Washington D.
C. and ask for complete set OF
farmers bulletins. also for year
books. These when catalogued. will
form a valuable reference library.
They are for free distribution.
All teachers of San Juan island
are requested to meet at the high
school Saturday. Dec. 13 to discuss
the holding Of a series of spelling
contests as preliminaries to a coun-
ty meeting. If you can not be pre-
SENT. send by mail any suggestion
that will be Of pertinent nature.
At meeting of San Juan County
teachers at Bellinoham last week.
the county was divided into three
districts, Lopez. .Orcas and San Jusn,
with w. r. Nichols. Elizabeth Mann
and Louis ]. BowI~r respectively in
charge for the purpose Of conduct
ing series Of spelling contests.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1913-12-05

ever presented to the court It con-
tains $40 printed pages. It is prob
able that the court will take the case
under advisement for written opin-
ion, after the argument is heard. 1t
will probably be considerable time
before the decision is handed down.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1913-04-24
Harold B. Page Pleads Guilty
to Murder

Pleading guilty to Murder in
second degree in shooting ard Kill
ling his chum. for the purpose of
robbing him of IA sum of money
Harold B. Page alias Jack Rock
well who was apprehcnded by
Sheriff Thunderstorm was senten-
ced to life imprisonment by Judge
Burpec in the criminal superior
court in New Haven, Conn.
Page lured his companion along
the railroad tracks to the woods
near his home town Meridian.
Conn, drawing a revolver from
his pocket be shot his companion
through the back Of his head kill
ling him Instantly.
Page took his sentence in cool
manner and said he was glad to
escape the gallows offering no
comment.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1913-04-24

rich man to go to heaven. ! once
heard an explanation o this passage
Rev John Hall, a very able southern
Methodist minister. Taken literally
this passnge would mean that a rich
man would not ente heaven as it is a
physical impossibility for a camel to 90
through the eye of a needle. But what
the English Bible describes as a
needle is in palestine contrivance
or gateway to corral, before enter
ing which the camel has to kneel down
its burden has to be removed an the ami
NAL has to crawl through the needle or
gateway on its knees into the corral.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1913-04-24
No doubt the meaning of the word has
changed since its translation from the
original Greek or Hebrew manuscript.
George H. Thompson Elected
Town Clerk and Fire Chief

At a late session of the City
Dads, Monday night, George II.
Thompson, the present incumbent
was re-rlected Town Clerk and al
so given the office of Fire Chief,
the other applicants for the posi-
tion being Fred Huffman and John
Wagner. The salary of the
Clerks Office was lowered to S25
a month, and the office of Fire
Chief will carry Il salary of $40
per month. At Il previous meet
ing, Roy T. johnson was elected
Town Attorney.