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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-13
NEGRO HIGHWAYMEN
BLACKJACK VICTIM

Four negro highwaymen wayiaid
Peyton Mcclellan, Is East Orange
Street. at Bowe and Marshall Streets,
shortly before l A. NJ. yesterday and
robbed him Of SIS. after smuggling him
on the head with blackjacks accord
ing to a report made to the police.
Mcclellan described his four as
sailants as short, black negroes. He
was positive he could identify them
If they were arrested.
The robbers ieaped unexpectedly
on Mcclellan as he was passing the
corner and knocked him down. To
insure his remaining quiet while they
examined his pockets for money they
beat him over the head with black
ia cks
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-13

by the Federal reserve banks. ought
TO be left. for the present at least. to
individual banking institutions. The
board held that Il would not be proper
for the reserve banks to do pioneer
work In I-atin-Anaerican countries, in
asmuch as such actions might result
in tieing up this reserve money in
loans subject to the fluctuations OF
foreign exchange in these countries
I, was suggested that when normal
conditions had been restored In
Europe the reserve banks might pos
sihly establish such joint agencies in
foreign fields where large discount
markets exist, and where the gold
standard Is established beyond ques-
ton.
The submittal OF the Presidents
letter to the Federal Reserve Board
was the subject of some criticism by
those who had contended that the
board will be subjected. sooner or
later, TO the influence OF the execu-
tive. Todays decision by the board.
however, is regarded by many as in
the nature of a declaration of inde-
pendence.
McAdoo Joins In.
Secretary McAdoo, 1t is true, Joined
in the unanimous opinion of the board,
but many believe he did this when he
realized that his recommendation
would not go through.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-13
OBITUARY
Daniel w. Mason.

Especial to The Richmond virginian)
Pearishhurg, Va. October l2.-Dan-
tel W. Mason one of the most promi-
nent citizens OF Giles County. died
suddenly at his home near here this
afternoon, aged eighty-three years
Mr.. Mason was prominent in the bus
mess. social and religious life OF
Southwest Virginia For many years
he was an elder IN the Presbyterian
Church. a member OF the New River
Lime Company, and in the latter part
bf his life was largely Interested in
raising fne horses.
He married Miss Helen Hoge. daugh-
ter OF Joseph H. Hoga. Of Giles County
and Is survived by tho following chill
dren: Judge Bernard Mason and Clay
Mason. Of Pearisburg; Hoge Mason
of Biueneid. w. Va; Mrs. G. s. Angel
of North Ford, w. Va: Mrs. Edwin
Minter. OF Huntington, w, ", and Mrs
Charles Preston. of Salem, Va.
Mr.. Mason was a gallant Confederate
soldier and first lieutenant In Captain
D. A. French's battery. Stark's battal-
ion He was an uncle of James w
williams, OF the State Department OF
Agriculture and great uncle of Colonel
John w. williams, clerk Of the House
of Delegates, and near relative OF
former Governor ]. Hoge Tyler.
The funeral will be Thursday after
noon. Interment will be at Pearls
burg.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-13
lOUIHSDE FAIR TO
OPEN ON TUESDAY
petear1,ur~ Has Made Arrangenn1ts
of Most Ambitious Character
Fur Event.
KILLED BY AUToM oBILE
IAttle Ebert NJ. Thomas Meets Death
When He Jumps From Delivery
Wagon Immediately In Front Of On
rushing Car.

Petersburg. Va. Oct. i2--Arrange-
1nents have been about completed by
the board of directors OF the South
side Fair Association for the Peters
burg Fair. which opens on next Tues
day. Season tickets have been placed
on sale at numerous places IN the
city and up to this time the advance
sales have been large, robably larger
by half than ever before for the same
period.
Cattle and other live stock have
commenced to arrive and much atten-
ton will be conferred upon this depart
ment throughout fair week due to the
fact that the exhibits in this depart
ment will be the best to be seen in
the State this season.
Several fine stables Of horses have
already arrived and others are expect
Cd before the end OF the week
The suffrage program for the fair
will be carried out on Wednesday with
addresses beginning at noon probably
in the arts and crafts building. Among
those who will speak in the interest
of equal suffrage are: Mrs. B. B. Val
? entine and Miss Adele Clark. OF Rich
mond. and Miss Higin, OF Nebraska.
The fireworks display this year Is
expected to excel any Of former years,
Arrange For Concert.
The Child's Cot Association has ar
ranged for a concert to be held In
connection with the Flower Show in
the auditorium of the Young Mems
Christian Association Friday and Sat
urday Of this week. An interesting
program has been arranged for both
morning and evening, beginning at
1880 A. NJ. and $40 p. NJ.
Ramsay CaSe Continued.
In the Police Court this morning
Charles Ramsay, the young white man
arrested yesterday by Detectives Hee-
Ian and Eanes and Off1cer Jefferson,
charged with assaulting with intent to
rob H. l.. Goodwin. a Halifax Street
merchant. while the latter was on his
way home Saturday just before mid
night, had his case continued until
the 18th.
Succumbs To Burns.
j. A. Ingersol. young white man
employed as chemist In the Iabora
tories of the DUPONT Powder Company
at Hopewell, died rather unexpectedly
in the company's hospitaf yesterday.
Young Ingersol, who was but twenty
five years OF age, was burned by an
explosion of ether while at work
in the laboratory some days ago.
His injuries were not considered fatal
but pneumonia set in and his death
followed. Mr.. Ingersol was native
OF Maine. to which place his body
will be taken for interinent.
Raleigh Man Dies.
r. F. Brown, Jr., OF Raleigh, N. c.,
died In the Dupont Hospital day or
two ago as 4 result of burns sus-
tanned In an explosion Of acid. Mr..
Drawn 1(s thought 70 b. recovering
otil 1neamnnla ~ ~
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-13

Section 2, Glass 22-Best Specimen
Crochet Table Mats:
First premium-Miss Elizabeth
Scott, 2227 Beverly Street, city
Second premium-Mrs. w
Brown, 100 South Third Street. city
Section 2 Clas 23-Best Specimen
Knitted or Crocheted Sweater:
First premium-Mrs F. Fl. Deane.
S2s Park Avenue, city.
Second premium--Mrs. Kenneth
Smith, South Richmond. Va.
[Note-Last night the premium
awards in the Woman's Department
were completed. Those not printed
this morning will appear in a later
edition OF The virgin News
Editor.l
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-13
Funeral of !. p. Nulcaha.

The funeral OF Mr.. James =. Null
"a ha. an account of whose death hs
been mentioned In The virg!nian. will
be conducted from the residence of
his brother. w. T. Mulcaha. at zoos
West Washington Street, a, 3 O'Clock
tomorrow afternoon. Rev. q. J. Brown.
of High-Street Methodist Episcopal
Church, will ofictate. and intermens
will he made in Blandiord Gene
terry.
KILLED BY Automobile.
Ebert NJ Thomas the eight-year-
old son Of Mr.. and Mrs w, ].
Thomas. was accidentally killed about
2:45 o'clock this afternoon, opposite
Colonial Heights on the Richmond and
Petersburg Turnpike, by being struck
by an automobile. The youth. who
resided with his parents at Violet
Banks" jumped from delivery wagon
Immediately in front OF moving au-
tomohile His skull was fractured and
death resulted In few minutes.
Mr. Thomas and his family are from
South Boston and have resided here
only a few months. The body has
been prepared for burial by Messrs.
j. T. Morriss & Son. local undertakes.
and II will be taken to South Boston
for interment.
Verdict Set Aside.
Judge Mullen. of the Hastings Court,
has set aside the verdict OF voluntary
granddaughter, upon which Rafail
GeorRasias was convicted in the Hust-
inRs Court some days ago and SEN
fenced to five years in the peniten-
tiary. United States District Attorney
r. H Mann defended the accused and
Immediately upon the verdict being
teet aside, Georgasias pleaded guilty to
y,ela oh
he sentenced tomorrow to three years
in the penitentiary.
Ryland-Hawks.
Miss Lou Carter Ryland. daughter of
Mrs r. T. Ryiand. a populor and at
tractive young woman, for several
years past a teacher in the D. NJ.
Brown School. this city. and Mr.. John
Albert Hawks. prominent young
travelling salesman In the employ oil
the Augustus Wright Shoe Company
OF this city, were united in marriage
at high noon today at the home OF
the brides uncle. Rev. ]. s. Ryland,
in Spotsylvania County Mr. and Mrs.
Hawks. after bridal tour North. will
make their home at the groom's head
quarters In Ricky Mount. n. c.
To We'd mt Wake Forest.
At the residence of Mrs. Jesse Board
at Wake Forest, n c., tonight Mrs.
Boards sister. Miss Petrona Powell,
sister of Mrs Harvey Seward. of this
city, and Mr. Donald Porter Johnson.
of Santa Fe, n. NJ. will be united In
marriage. Among those who have left
here to attend the ceremony are Mrs.
Harvey Seward. Miss Anna Bell Sew
ard and Rev and Mrs l., NJ. Roper.
DR. Roper will perform the ceremony.
Hnrgravc-(sootie.
Miss Sallie Bell Hargrave and Mr..
Charles Washington Goode were
united In marriage at s o'clock Satur-
dav evening at the home of the off,
ciating minister. Rev. c. c. Jones, OF
Ettrick.
Negro Is Stabbed.
Walter Booker. colored. was severe
" stabbed by Algie Knox. colored. in
a difficulty at pressing club early
tonight A cash several inches long
was inflicted in Rockers neck. re-
auiring a number of stitches. He was
treated by DR. Hoy and removed to his
home.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-13
Judge KegIey Designated.

Governor Stuart yesterday afternoon
designated Judge Futon Kegley, OF
Bland. to preside in the Circuit Court
OF Washington County on Thursday
in a case in which Judge Campbell
deems Is improper for him to sit
Judge Campbell appeared as counsel
in the case before his elevation to the
bench.
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CITY COMMITTEES
Continued From First Page.)

presented Mr.. Wise. they state, SIM
ply notified the committee that he
would be candidate. regardless OF
the action OF the committee. while
Mr.. Haddon had placed his name be-
fore the committee in the regular way.
Notwithstanding the opinion OF the
committeeman. the general opinion
among the rank and file of Democrats
is that the committee went beyond its
powers, or challenged the high minded
sentiment of the voters.
Both Mr.. Wise and Mr. Haddon
have filed their notices Of intention
to ruin in the general election with
Clerk Walter Christian. of the Hust-
ings Court, and their names will be
printed on the Official ballots.
No further notices were filed yes
terday. making it certain that there
would be no opposition from Repub-
lican sources.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-13

who has been making an examination
of the accounts of s. W. Paulette,
town treasurer OF Farmville, yester-
day reported that he found them to
be s1,7s5 short. There Is no shortage
to the State--------
It was first reported the shortage
was $4,000. No trace Of Mr., Paulette
who disappeared about seven weeks
ago, has yet been found ard his family
has received no news of his where
abouts
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-13

CrOcheted Work.
Section 2, Class l9--Best Specimen
Crocheted Counterpart:
First premium-Mrs. Mamie Bland,
West Point. Va.
Second premium--Miss Elizabeth
Scott, 2227 Beverly Street, city.
Section 2. Glass 20--Best Specimen
Knitted or Crocheted slippers:
First premium-Mrs. J. NJ Young
6o2 North Sixth Street. city.
Second premium-Mrs. Mildred
Bryce. Richmond. Va
Section 2, Glass 21-Best Specimen
Knitted Socks:
First prem!um-Mrs. w. A. Temp
kins. Buckners, Va.
Second premium-Mrs. Burton
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-13

Funeral services for William Fen
ton Jacobs. forty -nine years old, father
Of Fenton S. Jacobs. formerly of this
city. but now of Raleigh. N. c., were
conducted Monday in st. Mary's Epis-
copal Chapel, Lancaster County. The
burial was in the church cemetery.
Mr.. Jacobs. who was employed as a
travelling salesman for Richmond,
Norfolk and Baltimore houses, lost his
life by drowning in Curriomen River
Saturday night. He was crossing the
stream at Merry Point and was with
a horse and buggy In a ferryboat. when
the horse became unruly and backed
of into the river.
who was Miss Susie Stratton, of Cor
donsville. one daughter. Miss Eliza
beth Jacobs. of Lancaster. and one son,
Fenton S. Jacobs, formerly OF Rich
mond.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-13
ascertained today.

asCerta!ned Today.
MI Couzens denied the many
rumors that Mr.. F'ords views and ex-
preston. on the European war had
hurt business in the least He will
retain his financial interests In the
company, which runs into millions
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-13
THE WEATHER

Washington. Oct 12.-Forecast for
yesterday and today:
Virginia-Fair Wednesday and prob
ably Thursday; moderate southeast to
south winds
North Carolina-air Wednesday and
probably Thursday. moderate casters
ly winds,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-13
TREASURER Is
91,70S SHORT IN ACCOUNTS

state Accountant Frank W. smyth.
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SERBIA ATTACKED

tcontinu ID From First Page
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WOMEN'S DEPARTMENT


CONTINUED from Second Page.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-02-20
TANK PUMPER Is
SERIOUSLY HURT
Defective Crown Sheet on Engine
Burstcd by High Pressure: n. {.
McGung Is Injured.

T. c. McGung, aged as, of Sapulpa,
was placed in the u. & S hospital yes
terday afternoon for treatment Of
burns received in an explosion at
o'clock Thursday afternoon, when a
defective crown sheet on the engine Of
which he had charge. gave way under
the high pressure OF steam, causing a
horrible explosion.
Burns almost cover the upper half
of McGung's body, Uut It is thought
that with proper care and attention
the unfortunate victim can recover
At the time he reached the hospital
he was conscious and was able to tell
some OF the details or the occurrence.
He was pumping a tank located
about three and a half miles northeast
OF Haskell The tank was almost en-
PITY and he stated that he realized
the pressure inside the boiler was too
great, but thought the end justified
the means and was willing TO run the
risk for a short time
One other man was slightly Injured
in the accident but was able to take
care OF himself afterward and lend
some assistance to McGung. Both the
men were in the employ OF the Prairie
oil a Gas Co.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-02-20
MAJESTIC.

Today the Majestic theatre presents
one of the pest OF the famous Essanay
pictures. which are produced in con-
junction with the Ladies' World Mag
azine, The Battle OF Love-" with
Francis y. Bushman and Ruth Stohe-
house in the leads. II is a wholesome
presentation OF the triangular love
tangle. with a happy ending. II is
full OF action and intense interest
throughout. has life a swing. a ring
and a bite that holds ones attention
from the title to the tail piece and
leaves a pleasant taste to the observer.
other good pictures will also be
shown.
Tomorrow. "a Daughter Of the Peo
pie" with Laura Sawyer assisted by
an all-star World film cast, a great
big melodram that is bound to win
favor through it's strong plot and we'll
acted story.
Tuesday and Wednesday. the great
film production Of the year The
Wrath Of the Gods" by Thomas n
Ince. the master Of the screen. A
picture no one should fail to see. Com
plete in six parts.
This picture was acclaimed a mas
terpiece BY all the New York critics
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-02-20
JITNEYS COMPLY
WITH ORDINANCE


In preparation for the enforcement
of the jtney passenger ordinance,
passed by the city commission yester-
day morning, cars operating on Main
street last night were well Illuminated
within by iucandescent lights TO con-
form to requirements of the regula-
tiOn.
on account of the cXOrbitant rate Of
charges on indemnity bonds charged
for automobiles. the part of the orig
inal ordinance which required bond
Of $4,000 on each car was stricken
out by the board of commissioners at
yesterdays meeting The ordinance,
which went into effect last Saturday,
was not enforced by agreement Of the
commission.
The remaining portion of the ordi-
nance was unchanged. Jitntys may
not operate on streets upon which
there are street car lines excepting
Main street north of Sixth. Besides
being required to keep their cars well
lighted at night and not allow over
CrOwding, they viii be required to an
nOunCe their routes of travel and
schedule. The tax is $5 for each unit
of seating capacity, not counting the
driver.
At yesterday mornings meeting
Frank A. Gillespie appeared before the
commissioners, protesting against jit-
ney regulations, on the plea that in
jury would be done to the local sale
of gasoline His objection was with
drawn when he was told that the ordi-
nance was requested by jtney people.
eX-MayOr Rhode suggested that the
city purchase the street railway sys-
TENS and provide the remainder Of the
city with jitney service.
a number Of prospective jitney op-
orators have significd their intention
OF establishing lines under the ordi-
{
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-02-20

well on the Vida M. Way farm In l.
1877 ls completed and showing for 500
barrels, No, 10, same farm, Is showing
for $50 barrels.
The Mc-Man OIL company's No, 4
Thomas COnnor farm I'm 8-l8-7 has
fishing job at 2,5l2, but the well Is
making $50 barrels daily with the
tools In the hole
The Jones we'll No. / on the 8. Long
farm IN g-lS-7 is showing for 200 bar
rrls, but has not reached the big pay
yet
The Me Man OH companys No.
MOlllc Jones farm In 5-l8-7 is drilling
at "a feet In the sand ana the well
is making 500 barrels as 1t stands No,
0 rs drilling at 3G feet in the sand
and the well is showing for 500 bar
rcls.
The Mc-Mau 30. 10 Ben Vance farm
In section z IS completed and showing
for 500 barrels The 40, 8 well on
the Sam Vance farm i'm section is
completed and this well is making
$3.50 barrels.
G. b. Shuffcr's so Abraham farm
i- completed ana the well Is good for
800 barrels II Is in section II.
The only OIl rompauy's 80, 9 Jessie
Tiger farm In l7-If-1 Is completed and
showing for zoo barrels
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-02-20
AT THE THEATRES
LYRIC.

The Lyric offers today an all-fun
show, consisting of Edison's latest
comedy hit, when Kings Move the
city" in two parts. and every scene
laugh, too. Patsy Boliver series,
showing Patsy at the seashore, is one
Of his best comedies to date. Other
comedy first-run pictures are also
shown today Two acts OF all-fun
vaudeville finish the bill. so II you
can't laugh, come along and see for
yourself that you can't help 1t at see
ing today's all-fun show.
Tomorrow. Charles Chaplin in his
latest, His Night out" and Mary
Pickford in biograph, Three Sis
ters"; and that IL not ALL for tomor-
row the jolly Whirl Musical Comedy
company Will be here and present 30
minutes of refined com jdy singing
and dancing. Don't let he children
miss today's all-fun bill. Open II to
II. Five AMI ten cents admission.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-02-20

Euhinson ct AL uludoued the No
{ Commercial National bank lease in
1N-l5-lN yesterday Corrected total
depth l71O feet. This well is two To-
cations from the discovery well, and
the drst completed dLster in the new
pool
The Wolverine oil company will not
duu i'm cor day or two its No
Cornelius. two diagonal locations
northwest of the discovery well, owing
To casing troubles The drillers are
endcayorinE 10 pack on some upper
water and save gas at LOIS feet. The
test IS still about one hundred feet
above the oil formation.
Humphreys u Whltesldes are drill
ing In their test ON the r. Scruggs
land lu lG-l5-lS the most easterly
test around the new pool.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-02-20
EMPRESS.

owing to many patrons being un-
able to gain admittance yesterday to
the Empress. the eighth episode OF the
Exploits Of Elaine" The Hidden
Voice" will be repeated again today.
This Is said 10 be the best of the series
yet released. and contains some real
thrills In this number THE Clutch
ing Hand" gains possession Of the
papers containing his identity. over
which he killed Elaine's father. In
connection with Tine Hidden Voice"
five vaudeville acts up to the EN-
press standard will be offered. Shows
today at 2.3O. 7.15 and 9. Reserved
seats for the first night show are on
sale at the Quaker Drug company any
time during the day. =.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-02-20
At IIculdtun

The Hcrrstldt well u the northeast
corner OF Cts is drilling ut a depth
of 25O feet
Roy N johnson and Writ Franklin
of the crystal company left here this
morning to visit the fields
G.. II clark superintendent for the
No-Mlu oil company. iu the Hcaldton
field was an Arimorc visitor today.
Gunsburg ~ tormau iu the north
east corner of 6-t-3. near the Heru-
studt well, hope To- spud their we'll to-
day.
J. b. Foster NJ the Wrghtsman n
Foster Ou co. IS iu the city today
fro mrulsa iIc Is ON a brief visit To
from Tulsa He is ON brief visit TO
S1mosc- Dundee companies who
have begun drilling well in section
li-.-} .u lands belonging 90 the city
National bank Stockholders. are on
Douragcd over the big gas well which
.- directly between the test and the
lICaldtun unll
The Daring Ou company has been
organized at Burwyu and has begun to
drill some tests for shallow oil I'M spD-
ti1u 1-. south. east The company
- composed uf some pt the best pco-
pile iu Eorwyu, who are convinced that
au oil pool lies near that city. and
they pr" determined tu find it
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-02-20

The Prairie Ou Il Gas Co.'s 80 !
we'll ON the Louis Francis farm IN
g-lN-1 is now eight feet in the sand
and the we'll has l.>o0 feet 1f fluid Boo
the hole.
The same cuUptUy's so. q ou the
Anna Bird farm tu 22-l--1 is now
completed and the well is rated as
good Tor 1000 barrels ITS SO so.
same farm. is 90 feet boo the sand ana
has a hole full uf uil
The Slick oil rompnny's SO % j.
bacon farm. located boz the northeast
of l6-11-T. is 33 feet in the sand and
the we'll is flowing by heads
The only Dil C0mpluy's So. ~
jeanette Tiger farm iu l6-11-I is drill
ing at 80 feet depth and the well is
good for 500 barrels as % stands so.
is. same farm. is shut down 40 40 fees
In the sand and the well is making 900
barrels as Dr. stands
The Jones well no 2t sarah Rector
farm BOO 5-lN-1 i. completed and the
well Bis showing for 300 barrels $50.
o. same farm. is completed and is
good for 3.5f1 barrels no. 2G is
showing for 2.40O barrels. while No.
Is well on the same farm is good for
1000 barrels.
The Mc-Man oil company's No. 10
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-02-20
TEACHERS EXAMS
TO BE HELD TODAY

The first half OF the city teach
crs' examinations for certificates will
be given in the high school auditor
ium today. Candidates for city GER
tificates should report this morning
at the Central high school building
The rest OF the examinations will be
given on March 20. one month from
today
The examinations to be given to-
DAY are on methods aud school man
agement as applied TO primary
grades. reading. writing. spelling.
arithmetic. geography. grammar,
United States history and Oklahoma
history. writing and spelling will be
graded from the manuscripts Of the