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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-13
RETURNS FOR TRIAL
John v. Cooke, Arrested for washing
Ten Dalicc. ncfurua NoiuufnrlI1.


ton Police, Returns Voluntarily.
john V. Cooke, the man arrested yes
terday morning by Detective TinsIey
and acknowledgement +. N. Cornweli,
Of Washington, on a warrant charg-
ing him with being implicated In plot
TO defraud Granville c. Bradford, of
Washington, of promisory notes valued
at $4,000. was yesterday afternoon
turned over to the Washington officer
and taken back to that city.
Cooke was arrested Mt 213 F.. Marshall
Street, and at once consented to return
10 Washington without extradition
papers. The man said he has wife
and child living at Apple Grove, Louisa
County. and that he received but $500
for the part he took I'm the alleged
fraud.
He had been living In Washington
for several years, and during that time
became connected with Harry Lamson,
OF that city. Lamson whstthe other
man in. tile deal. and lie was arrested
In Washington last Friday. According
TO the police they were intrusted with
twenty $500 promisory notes. signed
by John r. Smith, and payable in eigh-
teen months to Elsie G. Daley by Feb
ruary IL. These notes were collateral
security for IA loan OF $4,000. and they
belonged to Nellie ]. Bradford. Lam
son and Cooke are alleged TO have
converted the notes into $4,000 cash,
the alleged act being n form of en-
bezzlement under the District of Co
lumhia law.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-13
NOT OBSERVED HERE

Richmond yesterday was one of the
few of the larger cities OF the country
which held no celebration in honor of
Columbus Day. and the fact that II
was holiday which is observed In
twenty-seven States was not apparent
here.
At the past two sessions of the Gen
eral Assembly bills have been intro
duced asking that October ~ be set
aside as Columbus Day In Virginia.
but each time they have been Killed.
Beneficial Society, said last night that
at the next session OF the Legislature
occasion made n State holiday.
For the past several years 1t has
been customary for this society to have
celebration OF some form, but this
year other matters have engaged it's
attention, and especially in view of the
defeat of the measure to declare 1t n
legal holiday In Virginia II was decided
not to mako any attempt to have n
celebration y,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-13
B. F. War FINED $40
FOR ASSAULTING WOMAN
II. NJ. Robinson In Fined $25 I'm Police
Court for Speeding Motor


f. War was yesterday fined $40
and costs in Police Court on charge
~ assaulting and beating Mabel Arm
strong.
Harry Cam was fined SIS and costs
w. Il. Warmer was flned SIS and
costs for pouring hot water on Ashby
" r. Richardson was fined SIS and
costs on, charge of being drunk and
disordcrly in the street.
Clarence Archer, colorcd was fined
$40 and costs on a charge of being
drunk and disorderly
Joseph Boyd, coiored. was fined So
FOR being disordcrly and gambling in
The case against Leslie CARRIER,
charged with stealing a twcnty-hve-
pound can OF white lead from the TAM
ner Paint and OIL Company. was con-
tinucd until October 10.
colored: arrested b. Patrolman Folkes
on charge Of carrying razor con-
cealed on. his person, WAS continued
until October IL
Pending the recovery OF her hus-
band, whom she Is alleged to have as
saulted with an AK, and who Is now
confined In the City Hospital, the case
tinued until October 30
The case against S. I. Green. charged
on warrant with passing worthless
check for S25 on NJ. f. Abraham, was
continued until October II.
Thomas Austin, colorcd. was fined
$40 and costs for kicking and wound :
ing Pinkey Walker
r.: NJ. Robinson, one of the dare
devils who recently performed on a
motorcycle at the state Fair; and who
charge OF speeding his machine on the
street, was fined $25 and costs.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-13

the organization had accomplished and
of the reforms 1t had Effected through
the cooperation OF it's members.
Mr.. Clarke then introduced Mayor W.
G.. ouarles. who presided and intro
duced tho members of the Admlnistra-
tive Board, each of whom made Il
short and appropriate address. Mr.
Folkes referred TO the fact that tho
meeting had been opened with prayer,
and said that It was the first time with
In his knowledge that any one had
ever prayed for the Administrative
Board. The crowd laughed. The mem
bers of the board spoke encourag ingly
OF the outlook for n larger Richmond.
and each promised that he would tako
care of the suburbs and see that Rich
mond kept her promises to them.
They said that they would continue
with their work of Improvement as
long as they could get the necessary
funds from the city.
Davis Bottom, state Superintendent
of Public Printing. made an address on
behalf of the association. In expressing
It's appreciation of the visit of the mem
bers of the Administrative Board.
The Highland Park Citizens Associa-
ton Will not be dissolved but will
continue to exist as citizens asso-
citation OF Greater Richmond.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-13

daughter to do as sho did-to use
Mothers Friend" there is ample reason
to believe 1t the right kind of advice.
Its purpose is to furnish pliancy to the
muscles, TO take away tho strain on the
cords and ligaments, to relieve tho ten
sion Of nerves and tendons 30 apt to
provoke or aggmvato nausea, morning
sickness, twitchings of the limbs and SO
on. 1t is applied externally.
Although, in the nature OF things. a
woman would uso Mothers Friend" hut
rarely, yet so effective has it been found
that this splendid remedy Is on sale in
most drug stores throughout the United
States. 1t has been prepared by Bradfield
Regulator CO., 306 Lamar Bldg, Atlanta,
Ca, and advertised by us for over twenty
years. Ask at%the drug store for n bottle
OF Mothers Friend" It is worth whllo,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-13
ALDERMEN MEET TONIGHT
Would Strip Veil of Secrecy from
Deaths I'm Hospitals.

Would Strip Veil of Secrecy from
Deaths I'm Hospitals.
Several measures of Importance are
scheduled to como UP for action before
the Board of Aldermen in It's meeting
tonight. One of them is an ordinance
to make 1t mandatory that hospitals
shall report all cases in their care
which are of criminal nature. or
which are suspicious. 1t has beer. the
policy Of some Of the hospitals in Rich
mond not only not to aid the police in
fcrretlng out criminals. Uut even to re-
fuse assistance. This wall of secrecy
not only does not improve the hospital
service. in the opinion of some OF the
Cou0oilmen. but affords aid to the
criminal classes Coroner Taylor, whose
duty 1t Is to hold inquests over the
bodies of all who are accidentally
killed. or murdered or are slain by
their own hands, has frequently COM
planned of the dark mystery which
some OF the hospitals attempt to throw
around the cases which come within
their doors.
Under the proposed ordinance the
hospital authorities will he required TO
fll out blanks in describing criminal or
suspicious cases, and penalty Is at
tached for noncompliance.
Another ordinance which comes up
tonight requires that all city depart
mcnts and city public service cor
porations employing men whose duty
requires them to enter private premises.
shall supply them with badges indi-
eating their authority.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-13

fled. along
-----------------ned. along
m. az CO.
Help the stomach S' g:
Digest Your Food


When the stomach fails to digest
and distribute that which is eaten,
the bowels become clogged with
mass OF waste and refuse that fer
ments and generates poisons that
are gradually forced into the blood.
causing distress and often serious
Illness.
Most people naturally object to
the drastic cathart;c and purgative
agents that shock the system. a
mild. gentle laxative positive in its
effect. and that will, quickly relieve
constipation is DR.. Caldwelrs Syrup
Pepsin. sold by druggists at ffty
cents and ono dollar bottle. 1t
does not grippe. or cramp, but acts
easily and pleasantly. and Is there
fore the most satisfactory remedy
for children, women and elderly per-
sons. For a free trial bottle write
TO DR.. w. b. Caldwa,i. 451 Washing
ton ST.. Monticello. Ill.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-13
WILL RETURN FOR TRIAL
Nathan Harold Withdrn.ys Fight
Agninst GeOrGin Wnrrnnt.

Nathan Harold Withdrn,ys Fight
Against Georgia Warrant.
Nathan Harold, known in Petersburg
for the last ten years as w. Nj. Carter,
was surrendered TO the Georgia au-
d dav and started on his trip Back E.e to
the Cracker State last night. He will
face the charge of assault with intent
to murder a plumber, whom he is al
legged to have shot. :.
When no WAS nabhed In Petersburg
Harold, through his counsel, announced
his intention to resist extradition. The
Governor accordinly fixed a date for
IA hearing, which was to have been
;eeie ys hour. howewer, he decided to
make no fight. and the requisitlon of
the Georgia Governor was honored by
Governor Stuart. Harold, alias Carter,
IL appears, caused the death of a man
In Petersburg a few years ago, but
IWas yexonerated of the charge cfifelo-
lnious intent. He accuses tho brother of
the dead man of.disclosing his identity
to the police.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-13

II 1t Is eczema, pimples, boils or worse-
your safeguard Is s. s. g., the famous
blood purifier. 1t Is always lined up to
attack diseased blood. And 1t always does
the work. 1t does the work after disap-
pointment, after alleged specialists, MGR
curry, iodides. strychnine, arsenic and other
destructive drugs that have reaped har-
vest OF mistakes and left host Of invalids
guessing as to what Is to come. s. 8. s.
Is not such a drug as the cupidiry or ig-
norance OF man would be able to produce.
1t Is Natures wonderful contribution to
our necessities. 1t IS wonderful because it
can not be initiated; can not be made any
other way than to assemble Natures prod
ucts and produce what host Of men know
as IS. s. g., the worlds greatest medicine
There are people everywhere that lad an
old sore or ulcer that de6ed al the salves
known. And yet s. 8. g. taken into the
blood just naturally put into that old sore
the elements that made new tissue, new
hesh, and covered It with a new coating Of
healthy skin. Get bottle Of 8. s. g..
today Of any Druggist and be on the way
to perfect blood health. But beware of
substitutes. For special advice consult the
medical department. The Swift Specific Co..
65 Swift Bldg, Atlanta. Ga. 1t Is free
and has helped q multitude.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-13
EXAMINING ACCOUNTANTS

The Virginia State Board. of Ac-
countancy Is holding an examination
here this week for the examination OF
applicants for the degree OF certified
public accountant. as provided for by
1877.
Seven applicants from the different
examination. The members of the
board who are conducting the examine
ton are a. Lee Rawlins, C. p. A., chair
man, Norfolk: George B. Wilson. c. y.
A.. secretary treasurer, Richmond; A.
T. Henderson c. 2. A., Lynchburg; a.
II. Sands, attorney. Richmond, and DIR.
]. q. c. Chandler, Richmond.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-13
MORE BOMBS FALL ON PARIS
New Squadron of Air Craft Formed
To DenI With Lermnn AYInforn.

New Squadron of Air Craft Formed
to Deal With German Avfators.
PARIS, October ia German aero
plane at 1915 this morning dropped
bombs between two railroad trains
pulling out of the Northern Railroad
station. The missiles did not explode.
and were later found imbedded two
feet in the earth.
sengers.
1t was announced officially later in
the day that a Taube aeroplane had
flown over Paris this morning, and
thrown down six bombs. Five French
aviators went up to pursue the German
airman.
new squadron of air craft has been
formed to deal with German aviators.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-13
Arrested nm old Cborea

After eighteen months OF freedom,
during which time the police, have
Enos Douglas. colored, was last night
arrested. charged with stealing So from
Mary Joseph ut the point of a revolver.
Bryant and Smith, and Douglas will
be arraigned in Police Court this morn
ing.
to the Joseph woman's store at
Twenty.ninth and p Streets. and to
have asked her TO give him SIS bill
bill and presented 1t to the man. it is
said, whereupon he is alleged to have
5crked out revolver and, under threats
or shooting her II she made an outcry,
to have backed out of the store and
run.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-13
TEN YEARS in PRISON
Negro Convicted of Breaking Into Home
of Mrs. G.. l.. Lncy.

of Mrs. G. l.. Lncy.
Henry Williams. colored, was tried
yesterday in the Hastings Court on a
charge of breaking into the home of
Mrs. c. L. Lacy and stealing s115 worth
OF jewelry, and was convicted, the jury
giving him ten years in the peniten-
tiary. On another charge of burglary
he was acquitted. and two other cases
against him were nolle pressed.
Rosa Garter; colored. was found
guilty of traificking in cocaine and was
sentenced to a year in the penitentiary.
G. w. Jones, Jointly indicted with the
woman, was acquitted.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-13
WIN nnild se,xe.r

The Administrative Board yesterday
nGcpted a resolution .ns:ructin:. the
condemnation proceedings or otherw Sc,
property necessary to the constructi.T
from Seventh and Hospital Streets to
the Hermitage Road. The project OF
building roadway over the sewer has
been abandoned because of the big
cost which would be entailed.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-13
AUCTION sALE-Futurs pay..
CHAPLIN Sc HUME, INC.
Real estate Auutioneers.
~ TRUSTEES AUCTION SALE.
A DESIRABLE BRICK DWELLING or,
SIN ROOMS. WITH MODERN M
| MOVEMENTS
l6O1 lakewood
Than CaloHmflnue
certain deed of
SalIya,5, 1912. and re-

Calomel loses you day! YtS 9cn1
what calomel Is. It's mercury; quisI
silver. Calomel is dangerous. II
crashes into sour bilc like dynamite.
cramping and sickening you. Calomel
attacks tho bones and should never be
put into your system.
When you feel bilious, sluggish. con-
stipated and all knocked out and be-
liese you need a dose of dangerous calo-
mel. just remember that your druggist
sells for so cents a large bottle of Dcd-
sons Liver Tone, which is entirely
vegetable and pleasant to take aud Is
perfect substitute for calomel 1t is
guaranteed to start your liver without
stirring you up inside, and cannot
ealivate.
Don't take calomel! 1t makes you
sick the next day: 1t loses you a days
work Dodson's Liver Tone straightcns
you right up and you feel great. Give
~ to the children because 1t is perfectly
harmless and doesn't gripe.-Advertise-
ment.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-13
.Ju,IrInent Entcrcd.

Judge Crump. OF the Law and Equity
Court, in favor of the plaintiffs in the
case of James w. Gordon and John B.
wealth Bank, against G.. b. Cooke and
Estell. c. Cooke. The amount was for
s3S0SS, alleged to have been due on q
promissory note
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-13
CITIZENS JOIN IN PRAYER
FOR Administrative BOARD

Inst Meeting Of Highland Park ASso-
citation Before Annexation IN
Largely Attended.
The members of the Administrative
Board We're the guests last night of
the Highland Park Citizens Associa-
ton in the last meeting of this body
as the organization of n separate town
ship. The association met in the town
hall, which was filled to overlooking
with fully 800 people.
The meeting was presided over by w.
A. Clarke, Jr. Prayer was offered by
Rev. S. H. Templ.man. and speeches
were delivered by H F. Starke and
other citizens. MIR. Starke is one of
the oldest members of the association,
and he spoke reminisccntly of what
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-13
CHARGED WITH Trespnssing.

r. g. Myers. twenty1one years old,
charging him with trespassing on the
premises OF William Harris. He will
be arraigned in Police Court this morn
ing. This arrest is said to have. been
the outgrowth, OF warrant sworn out
for Charles Bailey, seventeen-year-
old negro, charging him with assault
ing Myers with rock. Both Bailey
and Myers were arrested by Patrolman
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-13

HIBHeSC ana nODIeSt
of all sacrifices, tho
struggle for the life
OF others. should
have q better idea
OF helpful influence
t h n n t h o s o w h o
theorize' from obser-
walton.
AT any rate when
n prospective grand
nathan urges har
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-13
Suspected of Lnrcen,

Wilson Taylor and Cornelius Cole
man, both colored, were yesterday ar
rested by Patrolmen Whitlock, Waters
and Holt. charged with trespassing on
the premises OF j. S. Slielms, 210 East
Marshall street. with intent to COM
NIT larceny.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-13
Thorp-Robinson.
The Times-Dispatch.

Especial to The Times-Dispatch.1
WELDON, n. c., October 12.--John
\. Thorp, Jr. and Miss Minnie A. Rob
Inson. both of Waverly, Va, were mar
ried here last night.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-13
Charged with beating Small poy.

Mrs. G. f. Greene. 7O4 South Pine
Street. was yesterday arrested on
warrant charging her with assaulting
and beating Edward Waldrop, the
small son OF Mrs. C. f. Waldrop Mrs
Greene was bailed for her appearance
in the Police Court this morning.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-13
Mothers Tell OF
Mothers Friend

Experience Is or should be our best
teacher. Women who have obeyed the
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-04-07


He was rtilI Illuminating over the
callousness of the world In respect to
lovers when she m. united the stairs
and tapped firmly ON Hetty's door.
Hetty Caesleton was standing in
the middle of her room when Sara
entered. From her position 1t was
evident that she had stopped short In
her nervous. eyeited pacing Of the
floor. She was cry pale, but there
was logged, So expression about
her mouth
Come In, dear" she said. In q
manner that showed she had been
expecting the visit. Have you seen
him?'
Sara cloeed tho door, and then stood
with her hack against 1t, regarding
her agitated friend with serious, COM
passionate eyes.
Yes He 10 terribly upset. 1t was
a blow to him, Hetty."
Il am sorry for him, Sara. He was
SO dreadfully in earnest. But, thank
Guu, ~ lS over Sltt THREW .uhgk
F., her head and breathed deeply. THAT
horrible. horrible nightmare is ended.
| | suppose It had 10 be. But the mock
| cry of it--think of 1t, Sara!--the
damnable mockery OF IT."
Poor Leslie!" sighed the other.
Poor old Leslie
| Hetty's eyes filed with tears. "Oh,
am sorry for him. He didn't deserve
it. God in heaven, If he really knew
everythingi II he knew why could
not listen TO him. why almost
screamed whom he held my hands In
hts and begged-actually begged me
TO- o., II was CHASTITY, Sara!"
She covered her face with her
hands. and swaved as If about to fall.
Sara came quickly to her side. Put
ling an arm about the quivering
shoulders. she led the girl to tho
broad window seat and threw open
he blinds.
Don't speak Of it, dearest--don'
.hink OF that. Sit here quietly In the
air and pull yourself together. Let
me talk to You Let ME tell you how
deeply distressed | am, not only on
your account b his"
tTn he cnntinled.1
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-04-07
CHAPTER x.
I Man PROPOSES.

Il
Tho yaHng men FOOLED their heels
for an hour before word was brought
down to them that Mrs. Wrandan
begged to be excused for the after
noon on account OF a severe head
ache. Miss Castleton was with her,
but would be down later on. Mean
while they were to make themselves
at home, and so on and so forth
Booth took his departure, leaving
Leslie in sole possession of the porch.
He was restless, nervous, excited:
half-afraid to stay there and face Het-
ty with the proposal he was deter
mined to make, and wholly afraid to
forsake the porch and run the risk of
missing her altogether If she came
down as signifed. Several things
disturbed him. One was Hetty's de-
plorable failure to hang on his words
as he had fondly expected her to do:
and then there was that very disdui.
citing laugh of Saras. A hundred
times over he repeated to himself tina,
sickening question: What the devil
was there to laugh at?" and no an
swer suggested itself. He was decid
eddy cross about It.
Another hour passed. His heels
were quite cool by this time, but bis
blood was boiling. This was deuce
of d way to treat fellow who hai
gone to the trouble to come all the
way out In stuffy train, by Joye. Il
was! With considerable asperity he
rang for a servant and commanded
$3.50
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-04-07

ed with her." he went on, quite pa
theticaIly. "All but got down on my
knees to her. D-n me. If can
understand myself doing 1t either. |
must have lost my head completely.
Begged like love-sick schoolboy!
And she kept on saying no-no-no!
And |. like blithering ass, kept on
telling her | couldn't live without her,
that III make her happy. that she
didn't know what she was saying.
and But, good Lord, she kept on
saying no! Nothing but no! Do--do
YOU think she meant to say no? Could
1t have been hysteria? She said it SO
often. over and over again, that IL
might have been hysteria. never
thought of that. l."
No. Leslie, II wasn't hysteria, you
may be sure Of that she said de.
t.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-04-07

ID the look in lictty's c"es. You viii
End me in the library
She stood in tho doorway and
watched tbem descend 10 the terrace,
n h.nx-like smile On her lips. Hetty
seemed very tall and erect as one go.
ing to meet q soldiers fate.
Then Sara entered tho house and
raj down to wait
A long time after Go2r closed
stealthily in a distant part of the
house--the sun-parlor door, She knew
by direction.
T A few minutes later an upstairs
door creaked on Its hinges. Some one
had come in from the mellow night,
and some ono had been left outside.
i Many minutes passed. She sat
theie at ker fathers writing table
anl waited for the other to come in.
At last quick, heavy footballs sounded
on the tiled floor outside and then
came swiftly down the hall toward
the small, remote room In which she
sat She looked UP as he uncercmo
riously burst into the room.
He came across and stood over her
an expression of utter bewilderment
In his eyes. There was CHASTITY
emilio on his lips.
oh it ali, Sara, he said shrilly
"she--sho turned me down"
lie seemed Incapable of comprehen
siou.
She was unmoved. Her eyes mar
rowed, but that was TIE only sign oil
emotion.
I'll can't believe" he began
querulously. "Oh. what's the use
She won't have me Cad, I'm trem
bling like leaf Where's Watson ;
Have him get me something to drink
Never mind! III get it from the side
board. l'm--I'm d----d!"
He dropped heavily into a chair
at the end Of the table and looked al
her with glazed eyes. As she stared
back at him she had the curious feel
Ing that he had shrunk perceptibly
that his clothes hung rather Imply
on him. His face seemed TO have lost
all of its smart symmetry; there was
looseness about the mouth and CHR
that had me- err been there before Tht
saucy. arrogant mustache eloped de
jectedly.
Il fancy you must have gone abou
1t very badly she said. pursuing he
lips.
'Badly?" he gasped. "Why--why
good heavens, Sara, | actually plead
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-04-07
SYNCPSiS.

CHAPTER 1-Challis Wrandall is found
murdered in a road house near New
York Mrs Wrandall is summoned from
woman who accompanied Nrandall to the
inn and subsequently disappeared Is sus-
peetcd Wrandal 1t appears. had led n
gay life and neglected his wife. Mrs
Wrandall starts back for New York In an
CHAPTER X-Much TO his chagrin
Leslie is refused by Hetty. Sara. be
tween whom and Hetty a strong mutual
affection has grown I'D, tries to persuade
the girl that she should not let the trag
edy prevent her from marrying