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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-17
CONFESSEs TO MURDER
OF COLORED YOUTH

Leesburg, July 16.--After stoutly
denying any knowledge OF the death
of Dorsey Gray. colored, who was shot
and killed on July s, In Leesburg,
Lewis Hughes, a mulatto negro about
thirty-eight years old. made com
plete confession of the crime to Com
monwealth's Attorney Cecil Conner,
DIR. W. c. Orr, county coroner, and q
newspaper representative.
Hughes was arrested as q. suspect
the morning following the crime ana
passed through two days OF ccron-
sr's inquest without" wavsrfffK; he re-
peatedly maintained his complete In
nocence and professed an ignorance OF
the crime or any circumstances lead
ing US to Il.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-17
MAY BUY YOUNG
HAMM0ND'S DEVICE

Gloucester. Mass, July l6,--J0hn
Hays Hammond, Jr, announced to-
day that the United States govern
ment 10 considering the purchase 81
HIS system OF wireless control OF tor
pedoes, with the intention Of estab-
fishing units for the protecting Of the
harbors of this country. Mr.. Ham
mond said.
'"rhe army and the secretary Of va
have recommended to Congress- thai
my system be purchased and kept ~
an American secret. Recommendation
has been made for the construction 81
number of wireless torpedo con-
troiled units or plants for the protec-
ton Of certain Of our harbors. and ons
Of the nrst or these plants viii BE- in
stalled n Fishsr's Island. Long IGland
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-17

SENDS N CARTRIDGE
BOX THAT SAVED NY LIFE
Virginia Veteran Wants Governor
stuart TO Place Relic In Archives
of the Confcderacy.

A cartridge box worn during the
War Between the States by j. W.
wilieroy, Company K Fourth vir-
GINA Battalion, Light Infantry Vol
unteers. Rode's Brigade. Jackson's
Corps. Army OF Northern Virginia, G.
s. A., was received, by parcel post
at the Office of Governor Stuart yes
terday. Accompanying the cartridge
box was a letter from Mr.. Wilicroy.
who Is now a successful and pros
porous farmer at Grange City. Ky.
On q bronze plate attached TO the
cartridge box is engraved: This
cartridge box was the means OF saw
ing my life in the battle of Seven
Pines, front OF Richmond, Va, May
81, 1882"
Mr.. willeroy. in writing to Governor
Stuart. stated he wished to give the
bow to the state of Virginia, his ma
tive State, that 1t might be placed
with the many relics in the archives
of the Confederacy. The letter men
toned J. C. and @. @. Hamilton neigh
bors and associates of Mr.. Willeroy.
who, he writes, have been on hunting
trips with the Governor in Southwest
Virginia.
AT the time the letter was received
Governor Stuarts brother. John j..
Stuart. of Abingdon. was at the Gov
ernor's Office He was much interest
ed in the momento OF the war and in
the letter of MIR. Wilieroy as we'll
Mr.. Stuart told Secretary Forward
that he knew the Mesrs. Hamilton
well, and that they had been his
guests.
In acknowledging receipt of the
cartridge box. Secretary Forward
wrote Mr.. willeroy of the interest
shown by Governor stuart's brother In
the letter and the gift. Mr.. WILLIE
roy was Informed the Governor Is now
out of the tSate and that on his re-
turn the letter and the cartridge box
will be laid before him.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-17
FILTRATION Plant Ordered.

HarrIeonburg, July i6.-At spe-
oial meeting of the Town Council the
amount OF $1,000 was appropriated to
begin and at least partially complete
the new filtration plant to be erected
on the old Layman farm. south OF
Harrisonburg. The farm. was recent
" purchased by the town for this
purpose. The appropriation motion
also included clause indicating that
whatever additional amount II neces-
sary for the early and successful COM
pletion of the work will be forthcom-
ing.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-17
CLAY WARD ACTNtS
N ANNUAL HARNESS
Big West End Club Meets For E1ec-
tion Of Ohlccrs and 70 Hear
Candidates.

Clay Ward Actives the original and
most permanent Of all local political
clubs, will meet at Monroe Hall to-
night at s o'clock President Farmer
and Secretary Haddon have 10 an
nounced. and they expect large att
tendance. for. besides the election Of
officers for the year. there will be
short talks from the candidates for
the Administrative Board and the
Legislature.
This club has a membership OF
something like 500 representative ctti-
zens OF the West End. The club has
been a power In local politics for many
years. some of the leading public men
In the city having served as president
during the past three decades
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-17
BIG TINE AT SOUTH
BOSTON BY BOOSTERS

South Boston, Va, July fs.--very
close to seven thousand visitors re-
sponded TO South Boston's invitation
to be her guests at the better ac-
quaintance picnic here yesterday.
which was In every respect pre-
nouneed success There was ideal
weather. good order. and q pleasant
time was had II was a gala occa-
sion, the decorations being elaborate,
while banners Of welcome and greet
ines made the surroundings for the
visitors metropolitan. This was the
greatest volume of people 10 visit
here snce the twenty-ffth anniversary
In 1903
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-17

Norfolk, July 1.-THE handsome
residence of A. L. Chiidress. located
on the Bay Shore line between Len
nox and Ocean View, was totally de-
stroyed by FIRE. Nothing was saved
from the house but the furniture
downstairs The loss, II 10 understood
Ia about $500. with $2,B0O insurance.
The Chiidress residence was one to
attract attention. II was Of Colonial
style Of architecture, situated on hill
some distance from the road, making
II an imposing residence.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-17

Newport News, July 16.---Austin
Tate and William Thompson. negroes,
are being held in the city jail await
ing renewal by United States authorf-
ties. The pair, who were employed
IN cattlemen on the British ship Win
nifredian. which arrived last night
are said TO have cut ana seriouAiy
wounded the first mate Of the vessel
while on the high seas.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-17
GOOD ROADS MEETING
IN LOUISA TODAY.

A meeting for the purpose OF deyis-
ing ways and means for the ccnstruc-
ton of the road between Cuckoo and
jackson, In LouisA County. which 10 .
part OF the Richmond Charlottesville
Hlghway. will be held this afternoon
at 0iibca Church, in that county.
The meeting will be under thu aus
pfess az the Rural Road Improvement
LEAGUE. and several Richmond people.
Who taks Hveiy interest In good Roads
stssSa; st111 xtkeszz Is 81
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-17
Dry Rally.

Harrisonburg. Va. July 1s.--There
will be dry" rally in Harrisonbure
Monday. The temperance people OF
Rockingham will call upon both pc
litical parties TO nominate only dry
men for the Legislature. DR.. Hatcher.
of Randolph Macon College; the Rev.
j. Sidney Peters and Mrs. Ropp will
speak.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-17
New Charter nor Norfolk.

Norfolk, July 1.-THE Board Of
Aldermen has concurred In the Coun-
Gil ordinance providing for an slec-
ton on August 20, on charter revision.
without amendment
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-17
Rssurn 20 Home.

After a visit to Mrs. Lewis T
Frazier, Hampton, Mrs. Aida Eaton
of Newark. ". j.. and Mrs. Jenny
Topper, of Bloomingdale. n. Y, have
returned to their homes. During their
stay In Virginia they visited Rich
mond, Norfolk. Williamsburg and
Virginia Reach
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-17

The Baraea ana Philathea Glasses
of the First Baptist Church will give
Lawn Festival Tuesday evening,
July 20. on old Richmond College
campus. for the benefit of the Ice
Mission. There will be many DIFF
ferent kinds Of smusements. including
Polk Miller's Old South Quartette. A
cordial welcome is extended to all.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-17

Miss Leila Crowder. who has been
spending some time In Richmond
returned to her home In Blackstone
last week.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-17
Personals.

Miss Nancy Patton, OF Richmond
is the guest OF Mr.. and Mrs. Henri.
Patton, in Danville.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-17

Mr.. and Mrs. ~. g. Haddock, OF
Richmond. vii be the guests of Mr..
and Mrs. r. N. LAyne. In Farmville'
next week.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-17
ms. n. 6. GUM AND MISS GUM
no LEAVE SHORTLY FOR BAY
HEAD-oTHER ITEMS OF IN

81 Mrs. Edgard c. Gum and her
laughter. Miss Harriet Gum. of so+
West Franklin Street, will leave the
t5xy IN few DAYS to spend the sum
mar at Bayhead y, J. They will
Ioin Miss Katherine Gum, who went
North o few weeks ago. there, and
<11e party viii not return TO Richmond
mill the fail
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-17

Miss Tillye I. Berman is spending
several weeks In Chicago, Visitihg
friends and relatives.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-17

Miss Mary Broaddus, OF Richmona'
Is a guest of her mother Mrs' W. L.
Broaddus, in Caroline.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-17

Miss Josie Baker. OF Richmond. Is
amending several days In Louisa with
her parents. DIR. and Mrs. j. w
Baker.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-17

8 AmonE The RIchmonders spending
ne summer months In the North,
many are soiourning II Atlantic City.
Mrs. Andrew Christian, Mrs. Frank w,
Chrisfian and Mrs. Otway Allen have
1eft this week for an extended stay
M Atlantic City.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Fox Jeffress.
03 Meadow Brook" near Richmond.
are leaving this month TO spend six
Neeks In the West They will visit
khe exposition In San Francisco and
NtAAF cities on the Pacific coast. and
"a the fall will spend some time at
ShAir camp in the Adirondack Noun
&e1ur.
The Pulaskian., 1915-08-13
(Victor H. Schofelmayer, in
 The Western Trail.)

Seven years ago H. k. Casey, one of the most successful dairy men in Pulaski county, was ham, mering away on his anvil in the Rock Island shops at Argenta, Ark. On Sundays, with his fam fly, he took tramps over the pie turesque hills up and down the Arkansas river to get away from the pressure of the city. On one of these walks the Caseys felt themselves drawn by unseen hands to the beautiful slopes. traversed by the Sweet Home pike. An abandoned farm with out fences, with rickety build ings and weedy and timber grown fields, was located. There were forty acres, and the place could be bought for an even $1,- GOO. The Caseys bought the place. Months were spent in cleaning up the premises, in erecting a dairy barn and sheds and fencing the property. Eff ty cows are being milked on the place now. MT. Casey recently refused an offer of $9,000 for the property.
 All about the Casey farm are dairies following the loop of the
The Pulaskian., 1915-08-13
the of H. E. Casey city dweIer
 made success with his dai ry farm at Sweet Home.

Sweet Home pike around Gran ite mountain. Dairying is one of the most profitable enter prises in this section. The lands are rolling, originally covered with heavy oak timber. The soil is a heavy clay, interspersed with gravelly deposits and sand. White clover and lespedeza grow wild. Bermuda grass grows luxuriantly and furnishes pasture nine months a year. Corn, oats and rye yield heavily in a normal year, provided the fields have been well fertilized. The large number of dairy COWS make possible the application of much fertilizer. The dairymen have a protective association. All of them have prospered. Their neat homes and glittering whiteWashed barns and the well kept pastures make this one of the most attractive settlements in Arkansas. The dairy farmers also engage in fruit growing, raising strawberries as side line.
 Eighty to ninety gallons of milk is the daily total from a herd of fifty Holsteins and Jer- seys. MT. Casey has mastered the art of dairying by close
The Pulaskian., 1915-08-13

study and observation. Whole milk is sold at ten cents a quart on dairy route, or, if delivered to creameries, at twenty-two cents a gallon. All the feed for the herd is raised on the farm, consisting chiefly of about twelve acres of sorghum hay, yielding four to five tons an acre in two cuttings. Heavily fertilized corn on five acres year ly raises sufficient corn for the herd and five work horses on the place. MT. Casey has fitted up a modern milk house and separator room, supplied with running water and steam plant for scalding vessels. A small gasoline engine supplies the mo- tive power for pumping, separ- ating, and a dozen other kinds of work. A large garden sup plies the family of seven with vegetables throughout eleven months year. An orchard of peaches and apples of ten acres also swells the income. Several hogs are fattened on skim milk and clabber, one of the boys having joined the government Boys Pig Club and taking full charge of the porkers. The family is independent and happy, and nothing could induce them to return to city life.
 The colony of dairymen around Granite Mountain num- bers about fifty actively engaged in this industry. Most of these people formerly struggled along in city routine life. They saved a small sum and invested it pru- dently in one of the cheap hill farms which no longer returned a profitable crop of cotton, and converted it into a dairy farm, which every year necessarily becomes richer. They have reached independence, and in some cases wealth.
The Pulaskian., 1915-08-13
ESTIMATE OF EXPENSES FOR COMING YEAR AND STATEMENT OF POSSIBLE REVENUE IS MADE TO CITY COUNCIL.
 MARGIN IS VERY CLOSE
Fixed Costs Exceed by $500 the Total That Will Be Received From Taxes, Fines and Other Sources-Must Begin Econ omy Now, Says Mayor Brad- ley.

Like the family man some times has to do, the city of Put laski Heights has been indulging in a little figuring to find out just how it stands at the begin ming of a new fiscal year. 1t has counted it's cash, looked up it's bills due, figured out it's prob able future business and added the various items. It has also figured up all the things it Is going to need during the coming year, under normal conditions, and added them so as to compare the two totals.
 If all money should be collect ed just as scheduled and no ex- penditures would be necessary except those now foreseen, there would be shortage in the treas ury one year from now of $500.
 Mayor Bradley knows that things don't always work out in favor of the debit side, however, and he is guarding against the unexpected by warning the council to begin now to keep down expenses. No more water hydrants or street lights will be authorized during the coming year. The city is on a cash basis and the present administration wants to keep it that way.
 City Recorder Edwards re- ports that the probable expenses of the city for the coming year will be:
The Pulaskian., 1915-08-13
PULASKI TAXES TOTAL S1,
 304. .127.

Sheriff Hutton has collected and placed to the credit of the various funds, state, county, city, school and road, the sum of $1,3O4,127.47. On the basis of the 1910 population of 86,751, the revenue raised for various governmental purposes amounts to $15 per capita.
 The State fund is divided as follows: To the general reve- nue fund, $126,473.66; to the state school fund, $136,154.92 ; to the pension fund, $67, ,877.45; ; to the capitol fund, S5,669.39; to the sinking fund, $4.36, and for auto tax, $8,386.
 To the county fund has been credited $321, ,828.03, the amount divided as follows: To the coun- ty general fund, $188,001.03; to the county interest fund, $33,- 840.38 to the county common school fund, $16,722.57, and to the courthouse fund, $67, ,664.05.
 City taxes, totaling $751; 85O.91, were collected as fol- lows: In Little Rock, $159,- 236.24; in Argenta, $23,142.45 in Pulaski Heights, $5,259.72, and in Alaxander S212. 50.
 The school district taxes amount to $314,521.21. They were collected in the different districts as follows: Little Rock, $235, ,053.O6; No. 1 Dis trict, $1,154.50; No. 2, $4,080.- IF; No. 3, $363.62; No. 4, $115,~ 57; No. 5, $164.01; No. 6, $424.- 41; No. ', S3,192.07; No. g., $4O.O8; No. 9, $880.32; No. TO-, $7O7.O2; No. II, S140.67; i; Scott's, $123.25; No. 13, $1, ,434.- 16; No. IA, $1,584.15; No. IF, $771.25; Owen, S2,816.28; No. 19, $2,685.34; Warsaw, $208.39 i; No. 21, $1,239.76; No. P, S1,- 668.27; No. 23, $367.78; No. 24, $1, ,092.05; No. 25, $3,558.10; No. 24, $1,O92.05; No. 25, $3,558.10; No. 26, $942.08; No. 28, $423. .22 ; No. 29, $1,906.81; No. 30, $215.- 46; No. 31, $842.89; No. 32, S334.22; No. B, S104-02; No. 35, $930.48; No. 36, $355.05; Tate Mill, $238.77; Mabelvale, $1,- 290.89; No. Al, $213.57; No. 43, $844.66; No. A, $331.21; No. AT, !, $175.42; Lonoke No. "A, $11.20; Lonoke No. ", $29.26; Lonoke No. 38, $2.03; Highland, $70.28; Alexander, $678.68; Ledwidge, $139.68; Cato, S105.98; Faulk- her special district, $23.17; i; Jacksonville, S2,010.33; Argen- ta, S35, ,577.95; Saline No. AT, S1.05. The total taxes collected from 26 road districts amounted to S135, ,361.54.
The Pulaskian., 1915-08-13

and Oklahoma States+two in one. The building is beauty. l stood by the window overlook ing the bay and gazed upon our warships and cruisers lying at anchor in the near foreground. The famous Oregon, Wisconsin, and five other boats, and the dis mantled German boat still fur ther out in the bay. We ever feel a pride in our boys of the navy and army and in the dark drab boats, each and all of which stand between us and danger. Their drills are perfect, their ap- pearance inspiring. But I must pass from this reverie, for time is precious, and space in some quiet corner, even of the home paper, valuable. 1 felt my great est joy when I ran upon the Ar kansas exhibit. In spite of leg islation that did not appropriate, the Arkansas exhibit is most creditable. Grain, corn, cotton, diamond clay crystals, the beau tiful Arkansas black apple, can ned fruits, rice-all in such ar tistic arrangement. Thanks to the brave, noble, energetic few who shielded the state from modification and put up the cash to make this unique exhib- it possible. Arkansas in the near future will take care of the rest, and honor the pioneer workers in this grand and self sacrificing effort for a greater Arkansas
 I would not do justice not to speak of the gentle courtesy of the ladies who preside over this exhibit and show with such pleasing grace our products. 1 came, I saw-not conquered, but admired to the limit. I shall re- turn to dear old Pulaski Heights and the mother city, Little Rock, with a still greater feeling of pride and satisfaction, that home is there, and when, i'll years to come, other exhibits will be held, 1 hope the state will, as whole, act as unit in setting forth for Arkansas what is her just due; but in spite of wind or high tide, or politics, the great future of Arkansas is as- sured by our noble three hun dred"-qualified, maybe, but none the less true. With kind regards to all friends and men tion of the happy surprise of meeting Mrs. Sullivan and Mrs. Snodgrass upon the grounds, each looking fine, will lay down my pen, for the fog of the morn ing is lifting and the sun is peeping through. Dahliahs in all varieties, pansies, geraniums, fuchsias and many more varie- ties of flowers in such rich color and profusion glisten in the morning dew.
 will continue my sight-see- ing and be with you all again in the early September.
 Very kindly,
 MRS. c. N. FAUBEL.
 San Francisco, Aug. 6, 1915.
The Pulaskian., 1915-08-13
PULASKI HEIGHTS LADY WRITES INTERESTINGLY OF HER TRIP THROUGH THE FAR WEST.
SCENES AT FRISCO FAIR
Parade of Nations Is Described Arkansas Well Represented With Exhibits at Exposition State Building Is Meeting
 Place for Visitors From Home.
Dear Pulaskian:

Dear r HuldSkldII.
 We sometimes know better than we are known, yet, know ing you, my home paper, and feeling a thrill of joy at seeing the copy of July 30, I now take the liberty through you to speak to my friends.
 So far, MT. Faubel and l have had a safe and pleasant trip. l much enjoyed the Yellowstone Park, with it's wonderful forma- tions, the Shriners' grand pa rade in Seattle, the day in Port land and the short stops to see other sights and friends along down the line to Sacramento and to San Francisco. Details can not be given here, but to many of my young school friends I will tell the story later.
 San Francisco is the city of attractions now. The scheme of coloring-tints and shades of brown, yellow, light blue, with now and then a touch of dark maroon red-is very effective and delicate. The courts, with fower-bed settings, fountains, ferns, palms, statuary and domes, add further beauty. The United States exhibit is com- plete. Every line of industry is set forth in exhibit of wares, trade, grain, fruit, goods and lecture. The foreign exhibits, though not so general and ex- tensive as at Chicago or the Midwinter Fair at San Francisco some years ago, is none the less a credit to the nations now at war. While many exhibits are distinctive of nations, yet I mo- tice a unifying of occupation and that the world is growing more and more cosmopolitan.
 The Japanese parade surpris- ed me in it's numbers. The girls wore the usual Japanese dress, but the hair was dressed in American schoolgirl fashion. The boys generally wore Ameri- can dress in cut and fit.
 The Chinese parade also show ed in no small measure the ac- ceptance of America in dress.
 The German parade was two hours in passing. Floats, flags, carriages and pedestrians were numerous. While they passed the paper boys were holding up their papers, and in big letters 1 read of the fall of Warsaw. The governor and mayor each paid a high tribute to our Ger man-American brothers and their families. It certainly was a treat to hear their voices in song. But what pleased me be- yond expression was the rest room building of the Arkansas
The Pulaskian., 1915-08-13

Trunks Repaired-Phone 1750 and ot1r wagon will call. LITTLE ROCK TRUNK AND BAG COM PANY, s213 Main street. (Adv. )
The Pulaskian., 1915-08-13
TWO FOUNTAINS FOR WA TERING STOCK TO BE IN-
 STALLED ON HEIGHTS.

Two drinking fountains for animals, to be operated auto matically and not to cost more than $100 each, will be installed in Pulaski Heights at the ex- pense of the city, the water to be furnished free by the water company.
 One of these fountains will be located opposite the Convent, at Prospect Avenue and Locust street. D. l.. Cranberry, mer- chant at this corner, offered to donate to the expense. The other will be located either at Forest Park, or at Oak and Woodlawn.
 One alderman from each ward, Hicks, Reaves, Locklar and Murphy, was. appointed a committee to select the sites and arrange for the construction of the fountains as soon as pos sible.
 A long petition was presented to the council asking for these fountains. There is no drinking place for stock on the Heights, and delivery teams going to and from the city suffer for water, especially during the hot weather
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1915-01-09
ANDY CANAVAN is
GOLDFTELD BOOSTER

Andy J. Caravan, former mine
manager of Virginia City, where he
was practically raised, was in Carson
a few hours yesterday on his return
from California to Goldfield, where
he now has charge of the affairs of
the Diamondfield = Black Butte CON-
pany. Like all who have lived in
and become saturated with the at
mosphere of the southern mining
camps, Mr.. Canavan has acquired the
habit of boosting; he can't help it,
and with the Il of that section
to back his enthusiasm he has some
thing to intelligently talk about.
Mr.. Caravan believes implicitly that
Goldfield is now standing on the
threshold of wonderful activity and
quotes facts to substantiate his be-
lief. All the old companies operat-
ing in the district r doing we'll, he
states, and new companies, encour-
aged by the results of the former.
are preparing to begin an active cam
paign of development. In the Dia-
mondfield section quite a little stir
has been noticeable lately and deve:-
opment in a number of mines there
has exposed some good bodies of ore.
much of it being of shipping grade.
Carson Appeal.