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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-07
AUGUSTA CALF is
RIVAL OF CERBERUS
Pushes Guardian of Inferno C1ose
Having Two Heads And Two
Tails

Staunton, April 6.--Cerberus. that
three-hcaded dog which, according to
the ALcients. Guards the entrance to
the Internal region. has little on a
calf born on the e. e. Ellinger farm.
near Sugar Loaf. Cerberus goes tho
calf just one better--in orther words,
the kline off spring has two heada
There's nothing In mythology to tell
how that Santanio Guardian compares
with this latest Augusta County freak
in regard to the rear extremities, but
Mr.. Calf can proably boast Of q
superiority over Cerberus--4f it's a
superiority TO have two tails.
The only said thing about this queer
quardruped is that It's dead. the AMI
mails having passed away ten minutes
after birth. in spite OF all that DR.. A.
III. Agner. the young veterinarian OF
the Neff Hospital could do to save It.
However, DR.. Agner has the freak ON
exhibition at the venterlnary hospital,
and after the waits of the curious havc
ceased. he xepects to have II mounted.
DR.. Agner says the calf had ono
set of lungs and other internal orKAns;
The Leader reporter, not being very
we'll versedin animal physiology, can't
vouch for that part Of the animal.
but there Is no doubt about the heads
NJ d tails. And then there Is a third
backbone. one supporting each head
and the third protrudtng a short dis
lance between, tuEt as II Nature at
first intend 10 give US n real calf Ger
herus and then changed her mind.
The calf received first attention. OF
course. when It was horn. and though
DR. Agner was rather started at the
nature of the animal which ne helped
bring into the world. he recovered
from his surprise and went immcd-
lately to work 70 save 1t. Tho calf
breathed alternately through It's two
heads. and DR. Agner thought at the
end of about ten minutes. that ne had
made the freakish survival life n GER
tainty. But as he turned his attention
to the mother, the animal died.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-07
WOMEN IN FIGHT
OVER THEIR CHILDREN

Danvile. April 6.--Mrs Mary
Mann, of Monroe Street is in bed
in her home today as a result of a
fight between herself and Mrs. Lottie
Boaz, following a quarrel concerning
their children. Mrs. Mann is suffer
ing from a broken nose and a num-
Der of ahrasions.
The case was called for hearing In
Mayor Weddings court yesterday. but
was continued until next Tuesday.
owing to Mrs, Mann's inability to be
present. Mrs. Boaz was released on
bond.
It Is reported that Mrs. Boaz has
experienced trouble in keeping her
children from the hands of the Mann
family, whom she accuses Of being an
tagonistic and who on several oc-
casions whipped the children. The
row concerning the children caused
the fight between the two women.
Mrs. Boaz is alleged to have I'M
mercifuly beaten Mrs. Mann with a
stick. the size of a grown persons
arm. Mrs. Mann was almost uncon-
scious when assistance came to her.
DR. w O, Lee bandaeed the injured
womans wounds The fight occurred
Easter Sunday.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-07
FARMER IS SHOT WHEN
RESISTING ARREST
Patrick County Posse Corn BROTH
ers in Fierce Battle Near
Stuart,

Especial to The Richmond virginian.)
Stuart, Va, April Sam Corn,
twenty five years old, farmer of this
county. was shot near here Sunday by
members of a posse while he and hiA
brother, James Corn, thirty years old,
were making desperate effort to es-
cape from justice.
The brothers were arrested here
on minor charge in the morning
and escaped from the officers after
which they returned to town, heavily
armed, defying an attempt to rear
rest them. Mayor Bailey organized
posse.
When the posse encountered the
brothers they had barricaded them
selves behind tense. mile from
town. Here revolvers and guns were
fired freely on both sides, in an at
tempt to surround them. but the posse
let them escape and they started for
the mountains.
Coming to the river the brothers
plunged in, with the posse behind
them. A few moments later, the posse
had them surrounded and while max
ing their last stand, Sam. the younger
OF the boys. was wounded, after which
he dropped his gun and ran. He was
soon captured. In the meantime.
James hid in the bank Of the river.
He, too, was caught.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-07
TO TRY WINCHESTER
SUITS AT THIS TERM

Winchester. April 6.--Thc suit OF
George p Kern against tho city of
Wircht~ or for So. 900 damages alleged
to have been dono by reason OF the
pollution OF the stream that runs
through his place by the city sewage,
has been set Tor trial before judge T,
W. Harrison and Special Jury In the
Circuit Court of Frederick County, be-
ginning next Monday.
A similar suit by Asa l. Rosen-
berger against the City of winches-
ter has been set for trial in the Cir
cult Court of Frederick County on
Monday. April 10. and the suit of
John c. Coe for $4,000 damages al
legged to have been done him by pol
luton OF the ctream by the city of
wfnchest r has been set for trial on
thursday. April %.
In ell OF these cases Il Is alleged
that the parties who are suing have
been deprived OF the use Of the stream
by reason of the sity Turning into 1t
the unfiltered sewage.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-07
BODY OF MIR. SWORDS
IS HERE FOR CURIAl

From the home of his nephew, J. L.
Creery, f2s North Elm street. at II
O'Clock this morning viii he conducted
the funeral services for Joseph +.
Swa}ds whose body was brought here
from Washington Yesterday. Mr..
SwaTds who for many years was en-
gagged in the dry goods business in
this city. had made HIS home in Wash
ingtou with shts daughter for the last
eighteen years. He was eiehty-five
years OF age and was the oldest OF
the elders OF the First Presbyterian
Church. Richmond
The funeral services will be con-
Quoted by Rev. Dr. F. r. McFaden, OF
the First Presbyterian Church. and in
torment viii be in Hollywood Gene
terry
Afr. Swords was a veteran Of the War
between the states. Before the war
he was Il member of the firm Of Swards
& Thaw, and later was Of the firms of
Levy Brothers. of Cardoza x Company.
and of Fourqureau, Price, Temple &.
Company.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-07
IMPORTANT MATTERS
NOW BEFORE COUNCIL

Among the many interesting papers
acted upon by Common Council Mon
day night was a resolution offered by
Councilman Pollock requesting that
the officials Of the Richmond. Fred
ericksburg and Potomac Railroad
Com Tany confer with Council, with
the end In view Of securing co-opera-
ton In the widening and extension of
Monument Avenue.
Mr.. Pollock said yesterday that
he had In mind the idea that the
railroad people would willingly de-
press III Ar tracks crossing the West
End In the newy acquired territory.
thus giving safety to the travellers
along the various streets which will
extend in that direction. The paper
was referred to the Street Commit
tee.
Other matters acted upon were:
Resolution from the Administrative
Board 10 turn over bond issue of
S534.430.12 to that body for use
In improvements in annexed terri
tory, under agreement Referred to
Finance Committee.
Resolution from Administrative
Board suggesting the establ shment
Of CITY Employees Pension Bureau.
Referred to Ordinance Committee.
enter into an agreement with the
Southern Railway Company for the
closing of Perry Street east OF
Sixth Adopted.
City Attorney to acquire land for
an entrance to lakewood Cemetery
from Nine Mile Road Adopted
To appropriate 5000 for dam
ages to property by city improve
ments. Referred to the Finance
Committee.
Transfer of $500 from Fire De-
partment expenses for purchase Of
four motor trucks Adopted.
Granting permission to gun clubs
located In newly annexed territory to
continue as heretofore. to use out
door shooting galleries. Adopted
Resolution. introduced bv Prest-
dent Peters. from SCOTS Addition
Citizens Club. asking the Virginia.
Railway and Power Com PAW to pro-
coed Mt once with the completion of
us suburban line. Referred to Street
Committee.
Appropriating sso.5Oo for Balm
bridge school building, Referred to
Finance Committee.
Appointment OF two women to po-
lice foroa. Referred to Committee
on Ordinances.
Resolution from Chamber of Conn
merce introduced by President Pc
ters) asking for a conference com
mittee To meet similar committee
from LEGISLATURE on proposition OF
sale Of Ford lot to State Referred
to Committee on Utilities.
Resolution asking the Mayor TO
proclaim half holiday on the open
ing Of the International League sea-
SON Tabled.
Resolution giving the Confederate
veterans free use of City Audito-
rum during reunion. Passed.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-07
VALLEY c.. O. p. IN
HARMONIOUS MEET

Staunton, April e.-That the re-
stored harmony which made possible
a good party showing in the Flood
Revercomb Contest is to endure
through succeeding campaigns SEEM
ingly was indicated by the spirit that
was manifested at a Joint meeting OF
the city and county Republican Com
mittees that was held in Assembly
Hall
Ex- Marshal Fulwiler was there aswas
his aide, Duncan Curry. and Turner
K. Hickman and Edward NJ Bryan
were also present and they all made
speeches, In which they pl,dsed con-
tinued loyalty to the @. Q. p. and
there was absolutely no sign OF a
resurrected factionalism
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-07
NEWPORT NEWS LEADS
IN HORSE SHIPMENT

Newport News, April 0.--On Feb
rnary rs, l6s.$3s head Of live horses,
valued at &32. 330.1ss had been ship
pea from the United States to Europe.
according to the records Of the de-
partment OF commerce at washin gton.
since that time horses have been leay
ing this country at Approximately 10
600 heed week The average vn,ua
ton accd on each horse In abo.it
1909.
II was estimated from record4 at
the Customs House that $4,000 head
or horses had been shipped from the
port OF Newport News since last No
vembcr. This number Is consfd era hIv
In excess OF the number shipped from
any other port in the country, not ex-
cepting New Orleans. from which
place original shipments were made,
Newport News 10, even now. with
the ercessation practically OF all
shipments of French horses, having
greater traf'io in the industery than
any port in the United States. This
will be greatly increased, It Is said. in
the near future by the expectation
through Newport News OF moro than
10000 horse purchased in the west
for the Belgian Government.
The extent OF the loss to Newport
News by the elimination OF the French
shipments IL given by figures from
New York. from which port they are
now being shipped. During tho past
week about 5000 head left that port
On steamers formerly calling at New
port News. These steamers include
the Ultonsa, Pannonia and Moorish
Prince.
Horses for the English Government
are being shipped from Newport News
steadily. averaging about ffve ship
loads a week. The last shipment was
Sunday. when the British steAmer Or
thia steamed for Glasgow with q cargo
or so head OF horses.
Experts have figured that the aver
age life of a horse after reaching Eu-
rope ~ Is days.
An idea OF what an expensive prop
osition the supplying Of horses to az,
army In shown by the fact that In
addition to the original cost of the an
finals purchased by the BRITISH
Government. there II also an expense
10 cover the cos. OF transportation TO
the waterfront from Middle or South,
West States, loading on shipboard. At
ting mp OF ship. insurance on horse.
After reaching England. every single
horse Is given \ certain amount Of
training in artillery or calvary work
before being sent 90 the European
war zone.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-07
ST Patrick's Female Academy Benefit

The Arlington Minstrels are now
holding fun dress rehearsals for their
initial performance which will be
given for the benefit of st. Patrick's
Female Academy on the evening or
April 16. in the auditorium Of that
institution.
Judging from the advance sale or
tickets. it Is expected that large
audience win be present
Along with other features of the
performance, It Is expected that the
sketch known as The Book Agent"
which will be presented by Billy
Burke, j. Melvin Q'Grady and John
Ingersol1. will afford considerable
amusement for the large audience
anticipated.
Fred Gillian, who has seen SER
vice In one OF the largest vaudeville
circuits VIII he seen in song and
dance.
Taking the performance as whole
1t will he one well worth seeing
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-07
News From All Sections Of Virginia
BV IRNED TO DEATH
RESCUINC HIS WIFE

Fredericksburg. April 6.--After
saving his wife and child by lowering
them from second-story window
early this morning when he awaken
ed and found the home OF DR.. c. l..
bradshaw, which the. occupied with
the physician. on fire, William Shell
ing, prominent merchant OF Fall
mouth, Stafford County, was burned
to death while trying to recover some
OF their personal effects.
After saving his family Snellings
went back into the room. the window
fell. and before he could get It open
again he was overcome and burned
in the flames, which completely de-
stroyed the house. Fredericksburg
sent chemical engine to the scene,
but 1t could give little aid. The Bap-
fist Church. near the Bradshaw home.
caught four times. but the fire was
extihguished with little damage each
time.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-07
ADDITIONAL DfI. F,G ATFSS
TO CHARITIES CONFERENCE,

Additional delegates have been APP
pointed by Governor stuart from Nir-
ginia to the forty-sccoud annual meet
ing National Conference of Charities
and Correction Baltimore. Md, May
1919, as follows:
Miss Lucy Witt Mrs. Walter s. Nc
NELL, Miss Louise Lewis, Miss Bessie
watkins, and Rev, w II. stokes. OF
Richmond; Miss Rose F. Boley, Lex
ington Rev T. II Rowe, Buena
Vista; Mrs. Annie Harris. Charlottes-
Vile. William A. Aerie, Hampton; r.
F. Bomboy. Newport News; DIR. J. NJ
Pitcher, Petersburg; Mrs. Lydia La
Baume, Roanoke; j. s. Holiday, Suf-
folk
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-07
FUNERAL. TODAY OF
ROBERT RI. WILLS

The funeral OF Robert II. wills, Tor
the last sixty years engaged In the
mercantile business in this city. VINO
died at his home, zoos West Main
Street, Monday. will he conducted from
tho lat home at 60 o'clock this af-
ternoon. The services will be con-
Quoted by Rev. Lloyd r. Wilson and
iuterment will be in Hollywood,
Mr. Wills WIS eighty one years OF
age. Besides his wife. he is survived
by three sons, J. Russell and Linwood
wills. of Richmond, and J. W. Wills, of
Atlanta, Ga, He was for more than
fifty years a member of Grace Street
Baptist Church and was man of splen-
did traits and highly esteemed
citizen
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-07
w. w. BEVERLEY TO
OPPOSE F. T. SUTTON

Subject to the action Of the Demo-
cratic primaries to be held Ia August,
w w Beverly, living In Brook1and
District, Henrico County. has announced
his candidacy for the nomination for
Commonwealth Attorney of Henrico
County, In opposition To Frank T. SUIT
ton. Jr, the incumbent
Though It has been known among
his friends for some time past that
Ar. beverley would be a candidate, ii
was not until Monday night that he
announced himself at meeting of
voters OF the Lakeside Democratic
Club.
MIR beverley is a graduate of Wash
inston and Lee In 1909, and he has
since been a practicing attorney. He
has Offices in he Travellers Building.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-07
Candidate in Amherst.

Amherst, April 6.--rnterest IL stif,
increasing in the political night in AM
herst and now candidates are enter
ing the field for various ofYices- The
following gentlemen have formally
announced their candidacy:
For House Of Delegates-w. r. Mas
sic and NJ. p. Gatewood.
For County Treasurer-E 3. Mo-
Gfnnis. r. II. Drummond. c. J. Camp
bell and c. G. Massie
For County Sherir-w. A. Cater.
For Commemorative Attorney
Thomas Whitehead.
For Commissi Toner Of Revenue
First District Courthouse and EIon)
Aubrey Coleman. Jack Loving, Morgan
l.. Bruster. w. g. Chewninr ana d.
r. Thomas: cecond District (Elon ana
Pedlar). j. l.. Davis. John r Ellis,
For Supervisor-Tempera Dios
srict: ]. H. Fulchcr. F. F. Kidd.
Pedlar District: l. r Parr.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-07

Mrs Gilbert X. Pollock, who is at
Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore.
suffering from serious complication
due to broken ankle, will be ope-
rated upon this week MIR. Pollock
said last night that he hoped the
trouble would not amount to much.
but that he would not be satisfied
until after the operation. Mr.. Pol
lock, himself. has just been operated
upan, having had small growth re-
moved frem his face.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-07
SMALL EARLY MORNING
FIRE IN TRAVELLERS BLDG

Fire was discovered at 2;l0 o'clock
this morning on the third floor of the
Travellers Building by Might Waterman
AiandteS
Prompt response was made by the
Fire Department and the blaze was ex-
ttn2A1tshesi with. the lasa sri about $i9@.
The tire broke out In a supplSroom
in which the employees Of the build
ing kept some clothing stored.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-07

stelicr. Royal Turpin and J. Gordon
/ smith. This party is one Of a num-
/ uer Of interesting affairs given IN
I honor Of Miss Cussen's weddlns'
which viii take place on Thursday
j evening Of this week.
Mrs H. Randolph Wexford. OF 1888
Monument Avenue. WAS hostess at
ara informal Tea Al her residence on
Monday afternoon AR O'Clock The
aGsir was in honor. of Mrs Archer
lJ,lsun. who wa. before her mar
--,er several wears ago. Mss May
. rsy.,.rltacl. formerly IF this city,
f. trf nov Of seachusotts Mrs
\1auror5 asked absut forty friends
I'm 10 nce, Mrs HoHson. and the tea
tq,I. was arranged with spring
fr.g.ers
r,cnts of To-day.
$50, ,....-.,...,, VIII he given
~, = ,,..7,-l, sttbe Wo-
,,l'.f, 5fies Annie Louise
1,.'' -. ,5.r,,..t ana Miss Myrtle
s'.4 ...'I... very charming
'' ''...', w. .. 6s.,, arranged ana Mrs
-. 81. CHAIRMAN Of the
~. ,,.,l,I Informal re-
..-i ...,i.,s IN, musicale.
,..r,,.s.,, ,,rstrala 81 to.
-, w. ms after
... rt.. rgg',ta- oantnly meeting
of she HamauS Club ef 9antcT farh'
20 The residence or MIS-. '''', ,,,1I ,s
a1 Ne4tttsAdls g., a,.for.
tts-TjH&# ~ we at'at- 40
ia ming t5if ''.'' 81. 1''.1 ~
AHta .E'E .''''' t&s -
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ttt".hS '- ...,,
's"l-e t.s1I'.'' t'.,55.q w y,'i ma
49,. ID, T,.E,. ,,.fl give a mum.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-07
SOCIETY

! May IS. consists OF Mrs K ID. Hotch
Kiss. chairman. Mrs A. Il, Wilmer
Mrs w. O. Stauard, Mrs. r.. A. Ian
( caster and Mrs. Morgan l.. Robinson
I There was very little else of outsd,
I interest that TRANSFERRED The cor
responding secretary had received 4
very attractive Cplored photograph o.
the old Mint In Philadelphia from
the Frank ii. stuart Electric Com
pany, of Philadelphia, which viii bt
framed for the John Marshall House
The chairman OF the John Marshal
House Committee reported the fran
Ing Of the copy of the letter of John
kolfe to Sir Thomas Dale. asking the
hand Of Pocohontas in marriage
There We're also some fine copies Of
the silhouette ~ John MGfshall, which
Will be put on sale in John Marshall
House
ii was decided to make the May
meeting general one
Faster Egg Hunt.
The Junior Auxiliary Of st. James
Episcopal Church Will give an Eas-
Ter ee6 hunt on the Franklin Street
side OF the Richmond College cam
pus th's afternoon al ! O'Clock to
which ali children are invited. Candy
ana ice cream will be for sale.
Charity Play.
Followed by Fate" melodrama
in four acts, VIII he presented on
Friday night at S:20 o'clock by Ba-
raca Class a of Highland Park
Methodist Church in the public school
auditorium In Highland Tark The
play IS TO be given for the benefit
or the church building fund and the
..H,r
local talent in the city viii take part.
The cast is as follows.
Robert Winslow. Robert Bee
dies. Seth WiuSlow.' Louis Rat
cltfYe; Harold IaMotto," Herbert
Mith4els, Walter Oxford" Ciaud
T!iier, Mr. Johnson" Frank Ander-
son. Tad Harold White; officers.
Louis Cooke and Morris Carter:
phoebe Ashcroft" Miss Lois Var
hroueh Ada Ludlow" Miss RAN
son, Mrs. Eyerly Dunbar Ellison
GrieFs Miss Mae Perrin. Lily
MAY" Miss Maria Br'stow; "Sallie
Pocket" Z. f. Anderson.
Miss Clarlce Bibb and Mr.. Craw-
ford Will give the instrumental music.
and the whole affair will be a very
attractive one.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
A very pretty but quiet wedding
took place al Blackstone Va, on yes
terday. when MIR oakley Nemcomb, Of
Sassaf ras Gloucester County, was
married TO Miss Elsie Densmore
Elliott, NJ the home Of -hc brides
mother in West Black stone. at 8
O'Clock F. VI,
Mr. &ewromh is prosperous young
merchant Of Gloucester County and
a son Of Mr. @. -. Newcomb. The
The Jasper news., 1915-07-29
State of Ohio, City Of Toledo. So.

Frank ]. Cheney makes oath that he Is
senior partner of the firm of f. ]. Cheney
G. Co., doing business in the City of To-
ledo, County and State aforesaid, and
that said firm will pay the sum of ONE
HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and ev-
cry case of Catarrh that cannot be cured
by the use of HALLS CATARRH CURE.
FRANK ]. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in
my presence, this 9Th day of December,
A. D. 1885.
(SeaD A. w. GLEASON,
Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally
and acts directly upon the blood and mu-
cous surfaces of the system. Send for
+. J. CHEfJEY C CO. Toledo, o.
Sold by all Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Jasper news., 1915-07-29
Advice to Farmers

AuVlSC W al MClS
If there is anything that will
make man pitch a larger fork
full of hay, or pitch more wheat
into the hungry mouth of a
threshing machine than a big
slice of roast beef about the size
of a mules ear, with some
brown gravy over it, and the
other trimmings, such as mash
ed potatoes, peas, green beans,
ETC., we don't know what it is.
Come in, Our Farmer Friend,
and get nice Roast, and If you
haven't the Trimmings to 60
with it, we have those also and
will guarantee you the Hired
Hand will repay you for it.
Chicken is all right but he is
tired of that, and you might
have some macaroni and cheese
to 60 with it. Also you might
take some nice tender steak
home for supper. That would
make you and the hired man
and the whole family get up
ready for a big day the next
morning.
Anything you may need in
Groceries we have also. We
Town Folks might take some
/ of that roast beef also with good
results, in smaller doses, how
ever, as we don't work so hard
as our neighbors in the country
do this time of the year. fit
has been too dry so your gar
dens didn't do any good, we
have all that kind of truck.
No use to say anything more.
Everything that is good to eat
we have it.
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