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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-10
He WANTS To KILL
PRESIDENT, HE SAYS
RINGING IN HIS EARS CoNTINU-
OIsLY TOLD HIM 10
40 ut.

PHILADELPHIA. Jan. a.--Joseph
German. the 1cuty-fouf- year old
street car conductor @ho wants 10 kill
President Wilson. was sent TO the Phil
sdeiphia hospital today, after Dr. r. j.
" cher. who had been treating him, and
Assistant Police Surgeon John wanna
maker, said he Was 100 dangerous
San to be at liberty.
German, who lives 81 24Is North
Chadwick street, walked into the Of
sce OF Chief Postal Inspector Cortelyou
late last night and calmly announced
shat he had an uncontrolled BILE desire 10
XIII rhe president Of the Omitted states
He said medicine which affected his
mind had been given him. and created
In him d mania TO siay President will
son.
Chief Cortelyou summoned Inspector
Nichols and sent for Dr. Weber, who
German said had given MIN the snedi-
rfnA. The physician said that the man
was suffering from alcoholic demantla,
With a hotnicidai mania, and should be
1ocked up
German himself stated that nc had
bents In ~. JOSEPH, hospital md rt1s
t'htiadeiphtA hospital. but could not
tloep when he wAqk vaoE-se because Of a.
tln3tn1 Ii his ~aIA which told hiu 10
aat lyAla21a
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-10
GU[LEY ARRESTED
ON ARSON CHARGE
OF FIRE IN HIS
GROCERY HAS THAT
RESULT.

PETERSBURG. VA, Jan. o. +. H.
Gulley was before the Police court this
morning on II warrant sworn out by
c. W. Scott, Of the State bureau Of in
surance, charging him with arson.
Mr. Gulley is well-known citizen
and had conducted 81 retail grocery
business in West Washington street
for some months prior 10 December
9Th. Shortly after midnight on that
date fire was discovered in the base
ment Of GulIeys store, but was ex-
tinguished before serious damage had
been done, either to the building or
stock.
Investigation as to the cause of the
fire aroused the suspicion that 1t had
been carefully arranged and planned.
The building occupied by Mr. Gully
Is owned by the Watson Realty COM
pany and was comparatively new. The
accused Is Il man nf family and is sold
to be well connected in North Caro-
lima.
The case was continued by the po-
lice justice until tomorrow morning.
Commonwealth Attorney r. H. Mann
viii prosecute the case and Wilcox
a. WILCOX win represent the defend
ant
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-10
KOINER ASKS FARMERS
TO HELP RICHMOND

More than SEQ letters 70 prominent
and influential farmers OF the GtAte.
asking their aid and cooperation In
Richmonds reserve bank fight have
been sent out In the past few days BY
Commissioners of Agriculture George w.
KoineY.
And 1t is evident from present tndi-
cations that when the reserve bank
committee goes to washington Thurs
day 1t will have the unanimous support
OF the Virginia delegation In conkreaa
and In all probability. that Of North
Carolina.
Congressman Hal Flood has promised
his support to Richmond as have Con-
gressmcn Carter Glass and William A.
Jones and II liz expected that the entire
Virginia delegation. including Bascom
Slemp, Of the Ninth district win lend
hearty cooperation to Richmond.
Senators Swanson and Martin were
early in the night for Richmond, and are
to be relied upon when the proper time
comes.
The members Of tho West End
Citixens' association have also taken
action, and have endorsed this city AZ
the proper location for . Federal re-
serve bank.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-10

in this cause on the 30th day of
August, 1918, be required to answer
this petition, but not on oath, oath
being expressly waived;
.'lb) That the said Commonwealth
bank, incorporated, be likewise re-
quirea to answer the same.
"tc) That. all necessary references
may be had, accounts taken and or
ders entered. as may be necessary and
proper;
'ttd) That your petitioner may be
declared, and held to be entitled to
receive in entirety the said sum OF
s1,09s.25, with interest from August
Is, 1918. and that the same may be
directed to be paid out of any funds
now in the hands of said receivers,
or to come into their hands;
"te} That the court may find, and
declare, that such sum was held by
the bank, and Is now held by the said
receivers. as trustee and trustees, re-
spectively, for the benefit and on ac-
count of petitioner, and may enter
such order and do such act, as will
fully protect petitioners interest In the
subject-matter, and may decree to
him, out of the first funds coming
into the hands OF the said receivers,
the payment Of the entire sum. with
interest from the date OF the deposit:
40 And that such further relief
may be granted as may be expedient
and proper"
This petition having come, and it
being known that there are other per-
sons in Richmond who made deposits
in the Commonwealth bank after that
time, similar developments may be
expected. Whether or not this and
* a NJ seacn yxshtr h
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CHARGES DEPOSITS
CONTINUED from First page.)


OF Mr. Lee is fled with the petition of
MIR. Lee as an exhibit.
The pas books shows he carried an
account with the Commonwealth
bank, beginning November 10, 1910.
and that the balance on the book to
his credit or August %, 1913, when
the account was closed by the closing
of the institution, was s1,123.50.
This amount. however, is not asked
in the petition, as previously to August
18th, when The 1880 deposit was
made, the condition of the bank APP
peared 10 petitioner to have been
secure. The sum asked Is the balance
of the deposit made August 18th.
Constituted Fraud.
THAT entirely without petitioner
knowledge the said Commonwealth
bank and its officers and agents, and
gust, 1919, when he made the said de-
posit, inSolNent and utterly unable to
meet its obligations which
facts were well known to the said
bank. and its officers and agents and
its officers and agents were at that
time hypothccating the collateral held
by the bank in an effort to tide It over
from day to day that the
taking Of the aforesaid deposit OF
$3.50 constituted a fraud
on petitioner. and that. by operation OF
law, the bank then and there instant
ly became. and the said receivers have
now become. constructive trustee
and that petitioner is en-
titled to recover the whole OF said sum
ts1.o99.25) with interest from the date
of deposit"
ift, petitioner specifically alleges
and charges says the petition, tnat
the taking Of the aforesaid check and
deposit of S1,s50.p0 by the said bank
and it's officers and agents. Mt the time
and under the facts and condltions
above indicated and narrated, con-
stituted a fraud on petitioner, ana
that, by operation of the law, the
bank then and there instantly became,
and the said receivers nave now be-
come, a constructive trustee, and con-
structve trustees, respectively, OF the
said deposit for the benefit Of Pc
titioner and that he is entitled to re-
cover the whole of the said sum, SO
deposited by% him as aforesaid, with
interest from the date of the deposit.
Further the petition says. That
on the 3Gth day Of August, 1913. the
above entitled suit was instituted In
this court, and that upon reading the
bill, and having produced before II
satisfactory evidence OF the banks In
solvency, and inability to meet Its
obligations, this honorable court APP
pointed. pursuant to the statute Tor
such case made and provided, re-
ceivers 10 take charge Of and hold
the assets OF tho said bank, and for
other purposes.
I'd Oath Expressly Waived.
''Your petitioner therefore prays
"ta) That the said recetvers, name
ly james w. Gordon and John b.
1khtfooI. LIZ. apnnantn6 ~ tha neurt
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-10
Mrs. Marin DanfOrfh.

PETERSBURG, VA. Jan. 9.---Mrs.
Maria Prince Danforth. wife Of j. w.
Danforth, died al 4 o'clock this morn
ing at her residence. Halifax street,
after a protracted illness. Mrs. Dan
forth was ffty-eight years ofsage and
was well known and highly esteemed.
Besides her husband, che In survived
by the following chtidren--Miss Linda
Danforth, Mrs. Oscar Wynne. William
r. ara Charles f.. Jaufortt1. ati Of this
city. also by one sister. Mrs. w. II.
Clements, OF Southampton county.
The funeral Will be conducted from
Nesley. sAasthoaisl EniscQps1 ,chlirchs
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-10

very badly and at once. So 1r the
people Of Richmond have responded
very literally with their contributions
according to statement made last
night by Clarence Coleman. but they
are far from reaching the amount
named as necessary to carry out the
campaign.
Mr.. Sands. when asked last night,
said that he thought that about stx
thousand dollars had been collected ~
far by the finance COMMITTEES. The
finance committee Ia to have = neet-
ing at o'clock today at the BusinAss
Mems club. A report on the conditions
of the national banks of the United
States on October Fl. 1913, show that
the amount OF savings deposits In the
Southern States was. 3106, 056.72s.S1 and
that out OF this amount Virginia banks
had $2S,5ss.472.74 approximately .
quarter OF the whole amount.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-10

PETERSBURG. VA. Jan. a.
Lieutenant Leonard Townsend Gerow.
United States army, stationed at Gal-
weston, Tex, is on a visit to his father,
Captain Leonard Gerow. Of this city.
Colonel Saunders Gerow. command
ant of the Bingham Military institute
at Bingham, n, c., has returned TO his
home after visiting his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. IT, IT, Gerow. sI
W. A. Bristol. q prominent attorney,
and General l.. Is. Bristol, both OF
kstatesyilie, N. G., are visiting their
sastsE Mrs. 3. u. nnlsxs u this city
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-10

PETERSBURG, VA, Jan. 9.--Miss
Lydia Il. Bowman, a well-known
young woman Of Ettrick. died yester-
day afternoon in Liberty, n. Y, where
she had gone In the hope of regaining
her health. Miss Bowman had con-
Quoted millinery business in this city
for several years She is survived by
three sisters and four brothers
Misses Lizzie, Leila and Esther Bow
man. Lloyd. John and Earl Bowman,
of Ettricn, and j. A. Bowman, of this
city. The body will be brought here
for burial and the funeral notice Will
appear later.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-10
TARTTE CASE IS
FINALLY DECIDED

PETERSBURG, VA. Jan. 9.--Judge
Jesse F. West Will come to Petersburg
next week to render his decision and
enter the decree in the famous Har-
rison-Street Baptist church case. II is
understood that Judge West has de
cided the case In favor Of the anti
Tartte faction of the church.
The controversy has been in the
courts for about six years or longer,
and 1t Is generally hoped that Judge
Vests decision will settle the matter
permanently.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-10
WRITES TO COUNCILS
OF SIXTEEN CITIES

City Clerk Ben r. August yesterday,
wrote to the clerks Of c60nciln Of six
teen Virginia cttiea Asktng that their
presidents call meetings 1t once to pasa
resolutions endorsing Richmond - !
proper place Tor the LOCATION Of :
federal reserve bank.
THIS was done at the request ~
President Peters. Of tho comsn0a CONN.
cil. and when tho revolutions are pass.
"a they Will be forwarded 70 tho vir-
eisilA representatives and senators asdS
A3oo ~ mensb1Fe " the ofeaniu94ioa
~ Iit&1e - Deerae ar1 No. -
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-10

most part In affairs Of state, Presi
dent Wilson has availed himself OF
leisure moments during his vacation
here TO answer scores Of oddly written
letters from children in this vicinity.
1t Is one of the many things which
the president would like to do at
Washington, for he enjoys reading the
letters OF children, but he finds 1t I'M
possible at the White House because
Of pressure OF important business.
None Of the letters Ia made public,
for the president always defers that
to the recipient. But as the receipt
Of letter from the president OF the
United States Is not an everyday &C.
currence in the hamlets and towns
along the gulf coast. Information
about them has leaked out In various
ways. Master Cecil Brown, OF Mis-
sissippi City. has two letters from the
president, more than any OF the other
youngsters. Master Brown few days
ago stood in the road waving an
American flag and halted the big au-
tomobile.
II want to give you some candy
ne lOIO the pTccauthIs dA0 wait
you to eat 1t, because made 1t my
self"
Boy Thanked by Letter.
The president took tha box of
home made candy with him, while
Master Brown, attired in boy scout
uniform. saluted proudly as the au-
tomobile proceeded. When Mr.. Will
son got through with his important
business Me wrote the boy thanking
him Tor the gift.
When the president rode to golf
yesterday Master Brown was again
signaling in the road with his flag,
but this time he was In civilian
clothes. He had box OF flowers for
the president and little note. When
the president got home he read the
note.
II liked your letter so much" the
boy had written, that ! brought you
the flowers ! hope you Will write me
another letter, too, and when you
get back to Washington 1 want you
to write regular to me-"
The president wrote Master Brown
that he appreciated the flowers very
much and was deeply grateful.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-10
POSTAL. RECEIPTS
SHOW INCREASES

PETERSBURG, VA, Jan. 9.--The
business of the Petersburg postoffice
for December, 1913, exceeded that of
the corresponding month OF 1912 by
sa.934.45. The receipts were the
largest in the history OF the office. due
in considerable measure to the in
crease in the parcels post. However,
there was noted increase in every de-
partmcnt.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-10
BIraeas Meet.

PETERSBURG. VA, Jan. 9.--The
regular monthly meeting of the
Raraca- r hiiathea union was held at
Wesley Methodist Episcopal church
last night and was largely attended.
The address of welcome to the union
.wns delivered by the pastor, Rev. J. II.
Holloway.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-10
TRUST LEGISLATION

Continued from First page)
which the president will read to con-
gress before the end of January, has
already been begun. The president
started upon the outline of the adj
dress Thursday. He hopes to have it
in completed form before January 20.
Interest N Children.
Gholagh .deepix 1ha0Ehed Tor the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-10
NEWS OF PETERSBURG
Bure.a cA.nic.' Bunda
Miss LYDIA bowman.

OF which deceased was q member at
s;30 o'clock Sunday afternoon.
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BRIE:F:
viii Be Sitting Of Board OF
Complaints

The Knox county board of com
plants, Messrs. Bone, Hunt and
Boone, will hold sessions in the room
now occupied by Tax Commissioner
Severns and Auditor Riley will act as
clerk The board of complaints takes
the place of the board of review under
the old law. It's authority is confined
to a reveiw of valuations on which
complaint is filed prior to August /.
II is understood that each member of
the board of complaints will receive
SIS per day compensation. It is not
expected that the board in Knox
county will be called upon to sit many
days, as it is thought that there is
general satisfaction with the valua-
tions placed on property in the coun-
ty. The state tax commission ascer.
tains the number of complaints that
are filed with the county auditor and
determines the number of days the
board of complaints will be allotted to
hear them. 1t is thought that the
work of the board of complaints in
Knox county can be cleared up in a
week or ten days.
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BARRY CEREMONIES
TO BE ELABORATE

Washington, D. c., May 14-Shroud-
ed in canves, tine bronze statue of
Commodore John Barry, who has been
called the Father of the American
Navy" stands on its pedestal in
Franklin Park ready for the unveil-
ing ceremonies of next Saturday.
Commodore Barry was native of
Ireland and the umveiling of the statue
is to be attended by large delegations
Of Irish societies in many of the large
cities of the country The program
for the entertainment of these visitors
will extend over two days. It will be-
gin tomorrow morning with pilgri-
mage to Mount Vernon to visit the
tomb OF George Washington and will
conclude With banquet Saturday
night. Numerous State governors and
other public officials of Irish descent
have signi6ed their intention to attend
the unyeiling.
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f. BL.ADENSBURG !.
: !. \. I. IL + !. 4. i i. 4. .

Mr.. Ross Whitmore was the guest
of Mr.. and Mrs. s. G. Horn Sunday.
Mrs. Minnie Melick of Newark spent
the week end with Mr.. and Mrs. Ed,
ward Ashcraft.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chancey Giffin and
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Virgins of East
Union were guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Berry, Sunday.
DR.. Stonehocker spent few days
last week in Columbus.
Mr.. Robson and sister, Esther, Mr..
Prior and Mr.. Boughman Of Newark
were guests at the home of Mrs. Ross
Saturday night and Sunday.
George Darling Of New Castle, was
a business caller in town Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs, C. Cotrell took dinner
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. George
Dawson.
s. c. Horn has purchased new
auto. 's,f 20 fi-ji.
Mr. and Mrs. N. X. Ramsey visited
their daughter, Mrs. O. G. Nethers, OF
lFredericktown few days this week.
Mothers Day WASH observed at both
churches here Sunday.
The post Office was moved into the
Donahey property, as Miss Donahey
has been appointed post mistress
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Fowls of Utica
spent Sunday with relatives.
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ed Tor the exclusive purpose OF pre-
serving the workmen's compensation
and the Warnes laws.
'Inasmuch as it was incidentally EN-
barrassing to the selfish ambitions Of
Turner-who wants to become attor-
ney general-he made common cause
with the Equity Association in Cleve-
land and took advantage of what ev-
eryone knows is mere technicality in
order to embarrass me. He has delib-
erately made use of the machinery Of
the courts for the purpose of venting a
political spite.
"If he went into this thing in good
faith, then public officials, as we'll as a
political manager, all charged with the
same .Offense, should have been treated
alike. And yet when Turner's real pur-
pose Of finding goat was manifest, |
was willing to play the part and take
the public officials from his clutches.
At the same time feel a public ser
vice was rendered in that the real
Turner was exhibited in all his hum
buggery and insincerity, and the peo-
pie now know the sort of man who
would take into his hands the great
machinery of the state.
Not a single element of moral tur-
pitude enters into this charge. The
day ia uof far distant Uhnn NV priaude
will recall with pride the fact that 1
was the first victim of the cabaI of
conspirators who sought to overthrow
the progressive laws of the present ad-
ministration and was hailed into court
and fined for the conduct of a press
bureau in defense of the workingman
and the small home owners of this
state.
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4 MONROE CENTER !

Mr.. and Mrs G. ID. Grubb were the
guests of MIR. S. b. Dowds and family
Sunday.
The funeral OF Mr. Harry Belt was
largely attended at Ebene2er Thurs
day
Mr.. and Mrs. Chester Johnson were
the guests of Mr.. C. C. Hill and family
of Morris Chapel Sunday
Miss Grace Wan returner home afte
spending several weeks with her
grandmother, Mrs, E, l.. .Vian,
Mr. John Kost of Dawson CITY was
in this place on business Wednesday
Mr.. Allen Johnson Of MT. Vernon
was In this place Tuesday.
Mr., A, w, Hoar was in Mt. Vernon
Saturday on business.
Mr.. j. w, Grubb is poorly at this
writing.
Mrs. II. l.. Pealer was the guest Of
Mrs. s. d. Dowds Sunday,
Miss johanna Metzgar was the
guest of Mrs. John Dowds Sunday
Mrs, Herbert Bartlett visited wits
relatives at Sparta from Saturday until
Monday
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Mothers Day was observed In our
village Sunday The church was well
filled.
Little Velma Shaffer is quite sick at
this writing.
Mrs. Grimms is i'll with typhoid
fever.
Miss Daisy Webster of Gambler
spent Sunday with Miss Elizabeth
Rinehart
Mrs. ID. l., Teagarden was called to
Butler, Ohio, Saturday by illness OF
Mrs Sam Thatcher
Mrs. Marion Snow is at the home of
Mr. and Mrs. ID. H. Teagarden.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jas Mcfarland of Mt
Vernon spent Sunday with Lee and
Fred Tucker and families
Mr.. and Mrs, Frank Kirby are the
parents OF son born May 6,
Mr.. and Mrs. Riley Kirbys have q
daughter born May 8.
Mr.. Dale Wintermute is home from
Columbus.
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PROSECUTING ATTORNEY

am a candidate for nomination
for Prosecuting Attorney subject to
the Democratic primaries to be held
August 18th. Tive years ago / was the
Democratic candidate and made the
race against a second term man,
against whom there was no chance for
election. feel warranted, therefore,
in asking for the nomination when
there is reasonable show for victory.
Your vote and influence will be ap-
preciated. n
David B. Rawlins.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-05-15

women's auxiliaries also are holding
their annual sessions The gathering
will continue over tomorrow. For the
FIRST time in the history OF the State
enoampments there will be no par
ade. Owing to the enfeebled condi-
ton of many of the old soldiers it
was decided to abandon this custo-
mary feature of the annual reunion.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-05-15
ANNOUNCEMENTS
OF CANDIDATES
CONGRESS

have stood by President Wilson on
all administration measures and in
vlte you to investigate by record. II
it meets your approval I will apere-
oiate both your influence and vote for
Representative in Congress for the
18th District on the Democratic ticket
at the primary August 18th.
WILLIAM A. AsHBRooK.
My plurality in the old 18th District
In 1906, was ASS: in 1908, 7173; in
1910, 1O,9S4 and in 1912, 19,752.
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ABANDON 9. A. q pAaAog

Atlantic City N, j. May IL with
Commander in Chief Washington
Gardner as their guest Of honor 500
Grsnd Army veterans of New Jersey
assembled here today for the opening
of their annual State encampment
Sons of Veterans and the several
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-05-15

WANTED-Two or three solicitors
to work in Knox county during sum
mer months for substantial and old
established Mt, Vernon business con
cern. Must have their own horse and
buggy or other means of Transports
tion. Would prefer persons who have
had some experience at canvassing,
but would not hold this requirement
necessary, Must give references as to
honesty and character. An excellent
opportunity for school teachers to OBJ
tain, pleasant and profitable employ
ment during vacation. A very liberal
commission paid. Give your address,
telephone number and other particul-
ars in first letter, Address, "B. o."
Box 165, Mt Vernon, Ohio. IT
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-05-15

To prevent lard, or butter from spat-
tering out when potatoes, eggs, ETC.,
are dropped into it to fry, sift wee
bit of flour into the fat just before
they are PVT into it.-Mothers Maya.
uinn
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-05-15
MEET TO DISCUSS

MEET TO DISCUSS
MUNICIPAL PRosLEMs
Charlotte, N. c., May 14-Mayors
and other officials OF nearly all Of the
cities of North Carolina congregsted
here today for thh annual convention
of the State Municipal Association A
wide variety of municipal problems
are scheduled for discussion during
the two days sessions. Mayor
Charles A. Bland of this city is the
president of the association and Mayor
o. P. Shell, of Dunn, is the secretary.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-05-15

Port Deposit Md May 14-Found
er's Day at The Tome School was
celebrated today with an interesting
program of exercises. The principal
address of the day was delivered by
Secretary of the Nevy Daniels, whose
son is student at the school