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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-02
WOMAN TWICE VICTIM
OF DESPERATE NEGRO
He Cruelty Beats Mrs. Hamlet, In
Charlotte County Home, Before
Being Frightend Away.
RETURNS TWO DAYS LATER
Assaults Her Under Threat of Death,
Then Sets Fire to Her House and
takes to Flight-COunty Aroused
by Crime.
Especial to The Times Dispatch.

toPecial to The Times Dispatch.1
WfLL1ESBURG, VA. July L.
Posses of armed citizens are still
searching the weeds and fields Of
Charlotte County for the unknown
negro who. on Friday, cruelty beat
Mrs. II. H. Hamlet, who resides near
this place, and. after being frightened
away. returned on Sunday morning,
assaulted her and attempted to burn
her home. Bloodhounds were rushed
mere Immediately following the sec
ond assault. but they were unable to
take the trail because OF the dry con-
dition of the ground.
The first assault was committed
while Mrs. Hamlet was in her home
with her little children. The negro
came to the door and asked for some
thing to eat, later demanding all the
money the woman had. at the same
time striking her several blows. The
screams OF Mrs. Hamlet and her chill.
dren frightened the negro away. but
as he fed from the house he was heard
to say that he would get her vet"
Early Sunday morning the negro
returned and secrcted himself in some
shrubbery near the Hamlet home
When Mrs. Hamlet, engaged In her
household work, stepped out into the
YARD. tho negro seized her. telling her
that II She screamed or told what had
happened. he would kill her and burn
her body. Mrs. Hamlet was kept pris-
oner by the negro for some time When
ne released her. he went to the house
and set II on fire, then ran away, dis
appearing In the woods. His victim
managed to return to her burning
home. the neighborhood was aroused
and the flames were extinguishcd be-
fore much damage had been done.
Oftcers we're quickly OH the scene and
bloodhounds were brought. but the
negro made his escape.
Indignation here Is intense and
threats OF summary punishment, in
case the negro is found. are made
orders have been given for tho ar
rest OF any suspicious characters in
the community.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-02
TO INVESTIGATE MISUSE
OF THE AMERICAN FLAG
Note May BE Sent to Great Britain
Renewing Representations
Previously Made.
MANY INSTANCES REPORTED
In Certain Cases English Admiralty's
Agents Said to Have Advised Mas
tcrs of Vessels to Use Stars and
Stripes.

WASHINGTON, July 1.-The United
States is conducting searching investi-
cation into several cases in which it
has been reported officially that Brit
ish ships flew the American flag, ap-
Parentiy to escape German submarines.
Reports have been received from Am
bassador Gerard in Berlin and through
American consular sources in Great
Britain with anidavits tending TO show
alleged misuse Of the flag
The issue is regarded as so impor-
tant to the safety of ships really en-
titled to fly the American flag that n
note. may be sent soon to Great Brit
ain renewing representations previ-
ouSly made.
Some of the aflldavits state that in
certain cases the British admlralty's
agents have advised masters of vessels
TO use the American flag.
The United States will not act until
1t has received complete information
but. in view of tho emphasis which is
laid IN Berlin on the dangers of such
practice. mbassador Gerard's infor-
nation on specific cases as obtained
from the German government Is being
carefully investigated
Germany, In her proclamation OF a
war zone. announced that, In view Of
the misuse of neutral flags. it would
not always he possible to distinguish
between craft entitled to fly neutral
emblems and ships OF belligerent ma
tionality. Use by the Lusitania of the
American flag while crossing the Irish
Sea TO Liverpool was dealt with in the
American note to Great Britain dated
February G. II pointed out 1.-The Sc
rious consequences which may result
TO American vessels and American cit
izens IT the practice is continued"
This note concluded:
The government of the United States
therefore. trusts that His Majcsty's gov
eminent Will do all in their power to
restrain vessels of British nationality
from the deceptive use of the flag OF
the United States In the sea area de-
hn"d In the German declaration, since
such practice would greatly endanger
the vessels of friendly power navigat-
ing those waters, and would even seem
TO impose on the government OF Great
britain measure Of responsibility for
the loss Of American lives and vessels
In case of an attack by a German naval
force"
The British government replied that.
inasmuch IA Great Britain always had
permitted other countries TO make use
or the British flag in time Of war. IL
would he contrary to fair expectation
TO hegrudge British ships the liberty
to take similar action now" but added
that the British government had mo
intention Of advising merchant Shin
ping TO use foreign flags as general
practice or TO resort TO them otherwise
IMAM Tor escaping capture and destruc-
ton"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-02
SHIP SENT TO BOTTOM
by TORPEDO AND SHE'LL, FIRE,

LONDON, July 1.-The British steam-
er Lonas. bound from Argentina for
Belfast with corn, was sunk by Ger
man submarine on Wednesday sixty
miles west OF the Scilly Islands.
The submarine first fired two shots.
presumably as summons to haul TO-,
but the second shell struck the
steamer. killing the second officer.
The crew took TO the boats, and were
picked up by Belgian trawler and
landed at Mtlfordhaven
The submarine sent the Tomas to
the bottom by torpedo and she'll fire.
The Lomas was of 3,o4s tons gross.
She was built in 1895 at West Hartle-
pool, and was owned by the Buenos
Aires and Southern Railroad Companv
OF Hull.
The British bark Thistlebank. which
sailed from Bahia Blanca. Argentina
on April 26 with cargo of wheat for
queenstown, was torpedoed by Ger
man submarine yesterday at a point
OFT Fastnet Ireland.
Some OF the crew were landed at
Baltimore, a small seaport forty-seven
miles southwest of Cork
The Thistlebank was a four-masted
Dark OF 2,i3o gross tonnage
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-02
SAFETY OF FOREIGNERS
IN CAPITAL THREATENED
Continued from First Page.)

Carranza and General Znpata has been
In progress for eight days
Reports received in Pueblo Indicate
that General Gonzales. at the head of
the Constitutionnlst army OF 10000
which marched on the Federal capital
from Pueblo. met with fierce resist
ance from Hapata forces and private
citizens who barricaded the an
proaches to tho city. The Carranza
forces on June 90 penetrated to Nocho-
miltc. suburb, hoping to gain nos
session Of the water works, but they
are reported to have been driven back
with heavy losses.
Suffering among the poor in the
capital is thought to he intense, as
traffic nj present is cut off entirely,
and the projected Red Cross relief has
been Indefinitely interrupted.
According to some advioes received
here. the people OF Mexico City are
SAID to oppose the return OF the Con-
stitutionalist forces. because they say
in the previous occupation OF the can
itnl by carranza forces. they were not
treated properly. The stubborn re-
sistance of the population Is reported
10 have greatly surprised the Consti-
tutionalists, as they expected to march
into the city without much opposition
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-02
Mrs. j. S. Battle.

lSpeclal to The Times -Dispatch
ROANOKE. VA, July Mrs ]. q.
Battle. mother Of Colonel w. S. Battle.
Jr.. OF this city, died this afternoon
following an illness OF eight weeks.
Mrs. Battle was In her fourth
year. and had been suffering with III
health for several months. Mrs. Battle
was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John
Brehon Sommerville. of Warrenton, y.
C., and had lived in Roanoke with her
son. w. s. Battle. Jr., since 1903. The
body Will be taken to Tarboro. " c..
leaving here tonight at 1890 o'clock.
lnterment viii be in the Tarboro Gene
terry.
Mrs. Battle is survived by three sons
and two daughters-W. S. Battle. Roa-
noke; Captain John S. Battle Philippine
Islands; Captain NJ S. Battle. Coast
Artillery, Old Point Comfort: Mrs. w.
G. Rivers. Fort Ethan, Allen. VT. and
Mrs. j. r. K. Cowan. White Thorne, Va.
Resides her immediate family. she
leaves one sister. Mrs. Juliet Sommer-
vile. of Washington, u. c.
Mrs. Battle was educated at ST. Mary's
College. Raleigh. \. G. She came to
Virginia with her son, w. S. Rattle, in
1898, when he entered the employ of
the Norfolk and Western Railway.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-02
GARRETT Is ACQUITTED
OF SHOOTING CORSON
Jury Accepts Evidence of ScIf-Drfcnsc
mud Returns Verdict In Five

CUMBERLAND COURTHOUSE, VA,
July l.--R. q. Garrett. deputy clerk OF
the Cumberland Court, charged with
the shooting of Charles Corson, was aC-
quilted to-day in the Cumberland Coun-
~ assizeS The accused was represent
cd by l.. q Weudenburg, w. NJ. Justis
and William Lancaster The Common
wealth waA. represented by Judge
Smith and. by. ATTORNEY Lindsey Gordon.
of Louisa County. II was testified that
Corson stabbed both the defendant and
his brother. and that r, @. Garrett.
while hanging over n chain fcnc" on
which his assailant had forced him,
fred in seN-defensc.
The jury which heard the case re-
manned out only five minutes. and
brought In verdict for acquittal.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-02
AUSTRIAN WROTE LETTER
THREATENING PRESIDENT
Rudolph Malik, Salesman, Indicted
by Federal Grand Jury in
New York.
DEMANDED $500 OF WILSON
Unless Amount Was Sent to Him,
Said He Would Commit Political
Crime-Pleads Not Guilty, and Is
Held in Default of $4,000 Bail.

NEW YORK. July 1.-The Federal
grand jury to-day indicted Rudolph
Malik, an Austrian salesman, arrested
here last night. charging that in a
Iettcr mailed OH June % to President
wilson ne threatened the President with
"a political crime" should the President
refuse to pay him 5000. The money, It
was charged. was demanded as an in
demnity for Malik's inability to return
to his family In Austria.
Malik has beon in the country onlv
eleven months. II is said.
ne letter was dated June 22 and was
mailed IN this city. 1T was written in
German signed "Rud Malik." and gave
as inc writer's address the house on
the East side where Maiik was ar
rested The letter said. In part:
My finances are exhausted. and am
here without any help. The Austrian
consul VIII not help, me. as hc la in
duty bound to do. because his govern.
ment mas called for this horrible war.
me unlted states is also guilty OF my
misfortune. Through the delivery Of
war materials to the allies you are pro-
longing the war indefinitely
i, therefore. have the right TO de-
mand indemnity from your government
This amounts TO sum of 5000, which
you VIII SEND to my address within n
week At latest. Should this amount
however. not be placed within tho time
l VIII, without further ceremony, com
init political crime. for il is absolutely
impossible for me TO live longer in nv
critical situation"
When arraigned Malik pleaded not
guilty. and was held I'm default OF sa 0oo
bail. Harold a. Content, the assist,nt
district attorney detailed to the case,
said he regarded the letter In a much
more serious light than the usual OK.
preston OF harmless crank. The
crime contemplated by the writer. Mr..
content said he had reason to believe,
was more than politicaI oUo.,o
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-02
WILL. APPLY 10 COURT
For WRIT OF ATTACHMENT

NEW YORK, July 1.-"If Evelyn
Ncsbit Thaw refuses to obey the
subpoena summonine her to testify as
states witness at the trial to test
her husbands sanity, as reported from
Malone, =. Y, the Attorney General
Office will apply to the court for a
body writ of attachment to compel her
attenda nee"
This statement was made to-day mt
the Attorney Generals Office. Her ex-
cusc that the strain of appearing on
the stand would cndanger her health
will not he considered. II was said. UNI
less put forward in a legal manner
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-02
MRS. TIIAw REFUSES
TO HONOR SUBPOENA

MALONE. ~ T., July Evelyn
Ncsbit Thaw to-day refused to honor
the subpoena summoning her to New
York TO testify at the jury proceedings
10 determine the sanity OF her hus-
band, Harry K. Thaw
Mrs. Thaw told William J. Mcclure,
the States process server that she was
in poor health. and feared for her life
should she be compelled to undergo
the ordeal on the witness stand TO
which she thought she would he sub
jected in cross examination by Thaw's
counsel.
She said she would furnish a doctors
certificate IL required to do SO by the
court.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-02
Mrs. Emmn =. .In1nes.

The funeral of Mrs. Emma +. James
widow OF r. d. James. was conducted
Wednesday from her home "Elkton,"
In Goochiand County, and the inter
ment was In the family burylns
ground on the place. The funeral was
conducted by Rev. y. H. Lewis, OF this
city. and Rev. Mr.. Taylor. of Carriers
vile. She was In her SEVENTEEN wear
and leaves the following children:
Emma. Vera. Richard, Mrs. Kent Dich-
lhson, OF Scottsville, and one brother
colonel Il. @. James, Secretary OF the
commonwealth, of this city Colonel
James Is the last OF family of thr-
teen children.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-02
DEATHS IN VIRGINIA
Mrs. Ellen Burton Bo,k,p,

Mrs. Ellen Burton Bovkin. widow ~
Major Francis Marshall Boykin, died
yesterday morning at 9:lO O'Clock. after
A brief illness. at her home. 40 Eas,
FRANKLIN Street. Mrs. Boykin was
wei known In Richmond and through
out tho state, having been connected
Win some or tho foremost families OF
Virginia. Her husband was a n-omi-
nent tobacconist.
She is survived by two daughters
Misses Anna and NSFiie Boykin. and
one son, II. Goodwin Boykin. She was
sister OF DR.. Spiers George and the
late John George, of this city
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-02
SUTTON LIVED FOR MANY
YEARS AT PEMBERT0N

Especial 10 The Times dispatch
PEMBERTON, VA, July Is. r.
Sutton, reported passenger on the tor
pedoed ship armenian, came to. this
country twenty ortwenty-iive years
ago from some point In West Virginia.
Several years later he married Miss
Halle shores, OF this county. she.
with her six children. live here now.
though she secured divorce from him
n few years ago. Since that time he
has been away most Of tho time with
whereabouts unknown His brother,
w. r. sutton. also lives in this county
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-02

Fulton Playground Higgins Night Work
The Fulton Playground established
this year for the first time. will BEGIN
It's night work for the season this even
ing. Special electric lights have been
PROVIDED 10 give the recreation grounds
complete illumination. The snecial at
ntch'S Band.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-02
Delexate. Named.

The following delegates have been
named to represent the woman's Pro.
hibition League at the National Anti
Saloon League convention to be held
In Atlantic CITY July 60: Mrs Georgia
May Jobson. Mrs. w. r. Bnna. Mrs.
lmogen Austin. Mrs. G. l.. Ford. Mrs.
Roland Kidd. Mrs. NJ. E. Luck. Miss
Cora Skidmore. w. j. Hecklcr and w.
=. LonSworth. Mrs. Wiley Duke, OF
Woodland Heights. conducted the
weekly prayer service Her subject
was Dare to BE Daniel
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-02
REFER TO SENSATION
CREATED IN WASHINGTON

LONDON, July london evening
papers to-day did not print the fact
that the Armenian was engaged In
admiralty business. All refer 10 the
incident as the sinking OF the Ley
land liner" and all emphasize the sen
sation created in America
II was after O'Clock tonight when
a message came from WASHINGTON say
ing that as Mr.. Page had advised the
State Department of tho ships correct
status.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-02
Mrs. netf.e I,ninas

Especial to The Times Dispatch.l
FREDERICKSBURG VA, July L.
Mrs. Bette Raines, wife OF Joseph I.
Itatnes, of Stafford County. died at her
home last night after n brief illness,
aged ffty-nine years. She Is survived
by her husband and six children.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-02
Funeral of Nils. Bowers.

The funeral OF Miss Gertrude T..
Bowers, who died in Richmond We'd
nesdayi will be held from the Residence
at Ashland at o'clock on Saturday af-
ternoon. lnterment will be made in
Woodlawn Cemetery. Miss Bowers Ind
been teacher i'm the Ashland High
Schooi, and was attending the John
Marshall summer school in Richmond
when stricken.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-02
IN HANDS OF U. =. ATTORNEY
At NEW York FOR sOTI. r,&,

WASHINGTON. July 1.-The Malik
letter was turned over to the Secret
service the day II was received at the
White House, and the case has been
IN the hands OF the United States at
torney at New York ever since No
announcement was made at the time in
accordance with the governments
policy in such cases
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-02
BRITISH DESTROYER
LIGHTNING" DAMAGED
Announcement by Admiralty Also
Says Fourteen OF Crew
Are Missing.
HIT NINE OR WAS ToRPEDoED
English Steamer Lomas and Bark
Thistiebank Sunk by German Sub.
marines-Oficer Killed by Shell.
Others Land in Safety.

LONDON. July 1.-The torpedo boat
destroyer Lightning was damaged last
night off the East Coast by mine or
torpedo explosion. She is now in tho
harbor. Fifteen members OF the crew
are reported missing.
Announcement that the Lightning
had been damaged was contained in an
official admiralty communication to-
night.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-02

The Lightning was built in 1895.
She was of Sao tons displacement, and
her armament consisted of one twelve
FOUNDER and five six-pound guns
ner complement in peace times was
nifty men.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-02
BRITISH LOSSES
IN DARDANELLES

LONDON. Jniy 1.-prcmicr As
quith announced In the House of
Commons this afternoon thnt the
British rHvnI and military Losses IN
killed, wounded nnd missing In the
operations against the DnrJpncIies
up To May 81 aggregated aS.G35 Of
fcers and men. The figure. show
Ing the Killed. wounded and mis.-
Ing by officers aud men follow,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-02
sTOMACH fROUnIEs

ifOrsf0fps Acid Phoaphnts
Produces healthy actirity az weak and
dsordcred stomachs. An excellent strength
builder,
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-09-24
TO BUY MEAT IN AUSTRALIA
Britons Dissatisfied With Methods of
American Packers.

London, Sept. 24.-Walter Runci-
man, president of the British board
of trade. told the house of commons
that the American meat trust does not
get all Ii asks for.
The British government, said Runci-
man, has taken steps whereby a good
meat supply can be obtained in Aus
tralia.
Mr.. Runciman told how the a
had entered into a contest with a
small number of commercial houses
controlling the beef trade. He also
said that the supply in Argentina is
in the hands of half a dozen American
controlled firms.
when Great Britain tried to con-
tract for its meat supply" said MIR.
Runciman, 1T found prices had been
raised. The only way it could deal
with the situation was TO requisition
the whole tonnage that carried beef
from South America to this country.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-09-24
MADISON GRAIN MARKET.
SIOUX CITY LIVESTOCK MARKET

Sioux City, Sept. 24.-Around
1000 cattle was at hand for today's
trade. as against 921 a week ago and
924 the corresponding day a year
ago.
Little change developed in the
market for killing cattle, prices meas
uring up about steady with the pre-
vious day. Stock cattle were hard to
dispose of, and ii was late in the day
before a clearance was effected.
Country inquiry has been disappoint-
ing, and with receipts for the week
of record proportions dealers today
we're more anxious to work off some
of their accumulations than to take
any fresh cattle. In a general way
values were quoted Is a Csc lower, or
the market shows a break of 25 a Ace
as compared with the opening day OF
the week.
Sellers dictated terms in the hog
department, prices being 10000
higher. Top reached $40, while
the bulk OF the sales were at a spread
of from $6.75@7.00.
The few loads of sheep and lambs
at hand met a broad outlet at prices
10 higher. Best lambs sold a.
1925, with the top figure for eve:
at $40.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-09-24
Catarrh Cannot Be Cured.

with Local Applications, as they cannot
tbs seat of the disease. Catarrh
is a blood or constitutional disease. and
in order to cure Ii you must take in
ternaI remedies. Halls Catarrh Cure Is
taken internally, and acts directly upon
the blood and mucuous surface. Hairs
Catarrh Cure rs not q quack medicine.
1t was prescribed by one OF the best
physicians in this country for years and
ed Of the best tonics known, combined
with the best blood purifiers, acting di-
rectly on the mucous surfaces. The per-
feet combination of the two ingredients
is what produces such wonderful re-
suits in curing catarrh. Send for testi-
monials, free. F. j. Cheney a Co.
Props, Toledo, o. Sold by Druggists
price. Use. Take Halls Family Pills for
coEstipation.-Adv.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-09-24

walk the floor. | could not lie down or
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most every female remedy without sue
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Remember, the remedy which did
this was Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
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it? Lydia e. Pinkham Medicine Co.
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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-09-24
New Hampshire Tourist Wanders
Without Food or Drink.

tAfS
Grand Canyon. Ariz.-After wander
ing for three days In the depths OF the
Grand Canyon without food or water
w. III. Harvey. a retired merchant or
Manchester. N. H.. was rescued In
Hel's Half Acre. one of the most per
ilous parts OF the canyon. MIR. Harvey
was crazed from thirst and hunger. He
was rescued by Rudolph Reimer. Jr,
of Brooklyn. N. Y, a Grand Canyon
guide.
Mr.. Harvey and james III. Hyde of
New York started down Hermit Trail.
eight miles west of Grand Canyon no
tel. They took neither food. water
nor guide. intending TO follow the riv-
err along the bottom of the canyon back
to the foot of Bright Angel Trail. which
leads to the canyon bottom from here.
Soon after leaving the foot of Her
NIT Trail they became lost in the waste
OF rock formations. The alkali water
which they were forced to drink
caused both men to lose their minds
temporarily. Mr.. Hyde became sep
arated from Mr.. Harvey and found
his way out OF the canyon. but was un-
able to direct searchers to the spot
where he had left his companion.
Parties searched the canyon for two
DAYS and found no trace of Mr.. Har-
vey. Finally he was discovered In a
delirious condition. his outer clothing
gone. lie was brought out of the can
yon ON a pack burro. He Is recovering
from his hardships.