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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-24
DESPONDENT WlSMAN
COMMITS SUICIDE

Harrisonbnrg. Feb. 23.--In a At OF
dependency following business re-
verses. Ollie Wisman. a married man
,cf Mount Olive. killed himself ut tht
Southern Railway Station At Tome
Brook. Shenandoah County, late Mon
day afternoon, according to informa.
|tion received In Harrisonburg
Wisniun slashed his throat with 9
razor. He died within ten minutes.
The nrst news OF the tragedy In
|Harrisonburg was brought hcre by
passengers arriving on the Southern
passenger train at 1915.
Efforts to get into communication
with Toms Brooks or the Shenan-
doah County authorities at Wood
stock failed and details Of the suicide
could not be obtained. In Strasburg
it was said that Wisman had been des-
pondent for several days.
Wisman was about forty years old
and was married. He was a member
of a well known Shenandoah County
family. Mount Olive, his home, Is
about Ave miles southwest of Toms
Brook, which is midway between
Woodstock and Strasburg.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-24
INJURED N AUTO
ACCIDENT ON Pike
JOHN GARDNER PROBABLY Fla.
TALLY HURT IN FREDERICK
COUNTY.

Harrisonburg. Feb. 23.-John Gard.
ner, a young man of Stephens City,
Frederick County. was probably ia
tally hurt, In a motorcycle accident on
the Valley Turnpike near Edinburg
at $50 O'Clock Sunday afternoon.
His skull was fractured and he was
internally injured. The chances are
against his recovery.
Gardner Is twenty-one years old
and Is a soE of James Gardner, a
well-known contractor. He was at
tempting to pass an automobile on q
curve in the turnpike when his ma
chine went ever an tmbaukment and
hurled him against telephone pole.
He suffered n fracture at the base OF
the skull and other injuries.
Members of the automobile party,
who went to the assistance of Mr..
Gardner, found the man unconscious.
Or. w. +. Downey and DIR. Hisey, Of
Edinburg. were summoned. They at
once ordered Gardner removed to
the Memorial Hospital, at Winchester,
where he was placed under the care
Of DIR. f. c. Stuart of that city.
Relatives of the young man were
~ fled and are now at the bedside
of the young man.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-24
VIRGINIA lASS|E IS
WON By CALIFORNIA

Especial to The Richmond virgtnian.)
baltimore. Nd. Feb. 2a.--Travelins
all the way from San Francisco to
Baltimore to wed the girl OF his
choice. Robert q. Green. young
civil engineer of that city. and Miss
BERTHE Lancaster. of Orange County.
Va. were quietly married this after
moon. The couple are now stopping
at the Hotel Herman
Mr.. Green admitted today that
there were quite q number OF ro-
mantle incidents surrounding the
injecting between him and his bride.
but declared that he was entirely too
modest TO give them out Tor publ
cation.
Mr.. Green arrived here yesterday
and registered at the hotel. He was
Joined later by Miss Lancaster. I'm
familiar with the marriage laws OF
this State. Mr.. Green confded In the
hotel manager and asked whore 4
justice Of the peace could be obtained
Ito perform the ceremony. The man.
Iager informed Mr.. Green that such
In ceremony could not be performed
lin this State and posted him ~ to
where to obtain the necessary we'd
ding license and also a minister.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-24
TALKS ON NEUTRAL's RIGHTS.
DIR. John II. Latane Makes Interesting
Address at Commonwealth Club.

The annual dinner Monday of the
Virginia Chapter of the Johns Hop
kin's Alumni Association was the oc-
casion of very enjoya BILE reunion of
the members Of the association.
DIR. John s. Grasty of the depart
meut of geology at the University OF
Virginia, is president of the associa-
'tion, and president of the dinner. in
Producing as the principal speaker OF
the day DR.. John II. Latane, professor
of American history at John Hokpins
University, a recognized authority on
international law.
DR.. Latane discussed the question
of the rights of neutrals and the Eu-
ropenn situation as 1t affected Amer
lea. He declared America now ss
confronted by much the same situa-
ton as Washington faced at the out
break Of the French Revolution and
the Napoleon wars following. Then
as now tho United States was 1ae prin-
cipaI neutral country, and practically
all Europe was Mt war.
Then as now The beiligerents. in the
desperation of their death grappie.
paid little heed TO the rights OF neu-
trails. At the on'set President wash
ington issued his famous proclamation
Of 1873. in which he laid down GER
tain principles IF international law.
winch nave SINE reCeiNSu uiiNtiNa'
recognition.
The war lasted nearly. Is years
and Notwithstanding the impartial at
titude of Washington. Adams, Jeffer-
son and Madison, the speaker de-
lclared we were finally forced TO fight
to vindicate neutral rights.
President Wilson IS now striving
earnestly to keep our country from
being drawn into what will probably
prove the most exhausting and .des-
tructive war which civilized man has
ever waged He has already been
confronted by questions of greater
complexity and seriousness than any
president has had to face since Lin
coin, and their number and serious
ness has not diminished as the war
advanced. The United States, he de-
ciared, after striving for century
and a quarter for neutral rights and
the recognition of the law in inter-
nationl revolution. will not stand by
indefinitely and see her rights as
nation ignored and the principles for
which she has always stood despised.
The time may come, declared DR..
L.atane, when We shall have to act.
and il hehooves us to act efficiently
and decisively Said the speaker:
THE President has protested en-
phaticaliy TO Germany against the
threat TO blow up American ships
contrary to the recognized usages OF
modern warfare, and, personally, / do
not believe that Germany will deliber-
ately carry out her threat. but II she
should deliberately enter upon the
course indicated. I do not see how war
could be avoided.
at is incumbent upon belligerent
to definitely ascertain the nationality
of a merchant vessel before seizure. or
destruction. 1t Is for this purpose that
belligerents are given the right OF
visit and search.
They have no right to plead igno-
rance of nationality. II submarine
IS not adapted for purposes of block
ade, then they should, be confined to
the use for which they were designed,
namely, the destruction OF warships."
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-24
j. j. Boxley.

Louisa, Va. Feb. 23.--Mr. Joseph
u. Boxley died very suddenly at his
home near Perillians Sunday night
about 10 o'clock OF heart trouble. He
had complained during the day Of not
feeling well. but took a walk in the
afternoon and seemed as we'll as usual.
Soon after retiring ne arose for some
purpose and fell to the floor. When
members OF the family reached him
he was dead.
He leaves twelve children: Robert
r.. Of Roanoke: Edward W.. OF Fort
Gay. w. Va: and Joseph j., OF Black
stone Academy: Mrs. c. G. Davis, OF
Louisa: Mrs Josephine Stamp. Of Bir-
minRham. Ala: Mrs. Katherine Stone,
Of Roanoke, and Misses Annie, Ro-
berta. Elizabeth and Lucy, who lived
at home. and Miss Virginia. who is
attending the Fredericksburg Normal.
Mrs. Boxley, who was Miss Roberta
Fox, died about two years ago.
He leaves also two brothers. w. w.
Boxley. OF Roanoke. and Charles Box
ley. OF Gate City. and three sisters,
Mrs. w. II. Deiverson. Of Spottsylva-
MIA. and Mrs. Bette Goodwin and Mrs
Lucy Lowles both Of Roanoke.
Mr.. Boxley had been engaged for
years In railroad construction work,
being the head of J. J. Boxley q
Son. He was a deacon In Bera Rap
tist Church and n prominent member
OF the order OF Elks.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-24
O. 0. WiSEMAN TAKES
HIS OWN LIFE

Especial to The Richmond Virginiany
Toms Brook, Va, Feb. $50. o.
Wiseman of this place committed
suicide about $40 p. NJ. Sunday, by
cutting mis- throat with a razor. Mr..
Wisman was found on the porch of
Snan & Miley Cos, store by a Mr..
Davidson, who had been in town for
week playing Rip Van Wrinkle.
Mr.. Davidson at once called for help.
When group of men arrived 1t was
found that the unfortunate man was
still alive, but he died few minutes
later Mr.. Wisman leaves a wife and
an adopted daughter. He had been
in Ill healts1 for sometime which
Is believed to have been the cause.
At the coroners inquest no informa-
ton regarding the cause was found.
The examination revealed an empty
razor box and his collar which had
teen removed
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-24
EXERCISES IN HONOR
OF wAsHINGToN's BIRTHDAY

Petersburg. Va, Feb, 23.-Exercises
appropriate to the occasion were held
at the Trinity graded school near
Church Road, Dinwiddie County. yes
terday afternoon with large atten-
dance of representative citizens
throughout the county present This
celebration of washington's birthday
was probably the most elaborate in
this section of the state. feature of
which was the presentation to the
school by Virginia Council, J. o. U.
A. NJ. OF this city, of beautiful
American flag.
s. p. Spain. county farm demonstra-
tor. acted as master of ceremonies. and
the speakers OF the even
ing, the principal address being de-
livered by Hon. Charles Trotter Lassi-
ter. OF this city.
Mr., Lasslter, as a speaker. needs no
introduction to citizens of Dinwiddie
County and Virginia. and his address
proved thoroughly interesting. instruc-
tive and enjoyable.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-24
HIGHLAND PARK

Miss Haze, Gary, who is teaching
this year at Jarretts Va, spent the
holiday with her mother. Mrs. Robert
OAry on Enslow Avenue.
Unity WcmAn's Christian Temper
lance Union will meet Thursday after
moon at the home OF Mrs, NJ, B.
xdaines, 10l7 Second Avenue. All in
"Orphelia" class OF Mizpah Pres
lGrs. p. J. Flippen. enjoyed q social"
At thu home OF Miss Bessie Cross last
FRIDAY evening.
Mr.. ana Mrs George Bahlke. OF
Baltimore, formerly Of Highland Park.
are. the guests OF friends here.
The regular meeting Of Holly Chap
eyening In Smithdeal Hall.
G. Il. futile. of Hanover County.
|epent Sunday with his son. Rev. Clay
ton Q. Tuttle.
A large COZ gregauon attended the
Baptist Church Sunday evening to
hear Rev. Mr.. Templeman tell OF his
Impressions Of BILLY SuAaay," whom
he heard on his recent visit to Phlla-
M. ana Mrs r. b. Palmore, of
Clinton, Cumberland County. are
guests Of Mr.. and Mrs p. J. Flippen.
Miss Elizabeth Boggs was the recent
guest OF her grandfather, Rev. Chas.
liz. Boggs She has returned to SUI
folk, where she In teaching school.
MIS- ]. r. Beadles spent Sunday
and Monday with relatives in Peters
burg.
Miss Mary Corson. OF Cold Harbor.
apent several days last week with her
sister. Mrs. p. J. Flippen.
Miss Blanche Huffman In visiting
Relatives at Peake's. Va.
John Winston Fontaine will return
"wednesday from Woodsdale, N c.,
his former home. He spent the TWEEN
ty-third with his father and mother.
Rev. and Mrs. Patrick Henry Fon-
taine. who that day Celebrated their
holden anniversary.
Miss MargaretWilliams left Tuesday
for washington, D. c.. to spend sew
erAl days.
Mr. and Mrs. e. l.. Fiers were guests
az Mr.. and Mrs. c. f. Wilhoyt. They
4eft Monday morning for Handsotn.
va, taking with them their little
niece, Mamie Fiers Wilhoyt.
Mrs. r. r. McCord. OF Washington.
D. c., is visiting Mrs. John w. Car
son, Of Fourth Avenue.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-24
WINNERS IN THE BEST
STORY CONTEST ANNOUNCED

Petersburg. Va. Feb. 23.-The fol-
lowing pupils of the Petersburg High
School have been announced as the
winners In the contest for the best
stories and poems contributed to the
Missile, the high school organ:
Fourth Year Class-Her Gift" Mar
garet Wilkinson.
Third Year Class-"The Singing
Clock" Charles jackson.
Second Year Class-"Helen CARING
tons Christmas" Florence Eugenia
Couch.
First Year Class--"1ola. the Italian
Street Singer" Estelle Prosser.
Seventh Grade-"He Died A Hero"
Jake Lavenstein.
Best poem from the school at large
"The Clouds" Ellen Moncure, $2.5o.
The Judges of the contest were as
follows: Miss Maude d. Hobbs. Mr..
Nathan Toms and Mr.. Paul Petit.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-24
MIR. COLDwELL DELIVERS
AN INTERESTING ADDRESS

Petersburg. Va. Feb. 23.--James E.
Coldweil. one of the few surviving
members OF the old Petersburg Grays,
organised in 1928. at the regular drill
Of the 0rays last night delivered an
interesting address. Mr.. Coldwell gave
an interesting sketch of the old com
pany and presented the present COM
pany with roster of the command
from the beginning to the close OF the
war of 1SS1-6s.
Mr.. Coldweil, while among Peters
burg.s Oldest citizens. Is yet very ac-
tive and for a number of years has
been q deputy In the office of the Com
missioner of Revenue. Captain w. $.
McCance is the only other surviving
member of the old company now re-
siding In Petersburg
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-24
VIRGINIA DARE COUNCIL
ALSO AMONG CELEBRANTS

Petersburg. Va. Feb. 2s.-Virginia
Dare Council. No. s, Daughters of
Liberty, probably held the most elabo-
rate celebration Of Washington's birth
day last night that has been held in
this city for many years. The ]. O
q. A. NJ Coun Ill Chamber was appro-
priateiy decorated for the occasion and
about two hundred members of the
Ladies' Auxiliary were present to take
part in the exercises.
The music was under the direction
Of Professor and Mrs. d. p. Rowland
and ex-National Councillor Ivey acted
as master of ceremonies.
There were many important features
on the program. none OF which received
greater applause than the "Stribling
ouartette with accompaniment by Miss
Mary Gray Harrison at the piano.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-24
ASKS $4,000 DAMAGE
FOR FAKE ARREST

Roanoke, Va, Geb, 23.--J. r. Ma
son. through his attorneys, l. l. Self
and Hoge, Williams a. Darnall, has
entered memorandum OF suit against
c. G. Norman. of the Roanoke Mo-
tor Car Company. claiming $4,000
damages The action is instituted IT.
Corporation Court.
Some time ago Mason was arrested
at New Castle on a warrant sworn out
by Norman. charging him with trrcg
ularities in connection with the dis
appearance of an automobile sold by
Norman. to Mason. When the case
was tried in Police Court, Mason
promptly was acquitted, 1t appearing
that there was only about 500 due on
the automobile
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-24
FREEZING NOTES

fspectal TO The Richmond Nirgihian;.,
freezing. Va, February 2s;-MA-
lard McFan 10 visiting his mother-in
law. Mrs. Emily Powers. OF DARWIN
jackson Bryant. Of Norlard. was
visitor at Freezing during the week.
Misses Minnie and Grace McF'aii wno
have been attending school at Chnt.
wood. are at home again Tor nriei
stay.
". II. Pennington. OF the merean,iie
ftruS of NJ. Pennington. Is ut Sheios
Can. KY. on business for his arm.
Henry Short. OF Asborne's Gap, was
a visitor at Freezing during the early
part Of the week.
Aiber. N MuIline, Of Osoorn's Gap
liz visiting friends at Freezing.
Basil Potter and family, OF near
Louisa, KY. are visiting relatives near
here. =.
William W. Beverly. OF Baden. ID
visiting relatives at Freezing.
Mrs. Leonard Willis In At nome
aCnin. after q visit OF several days
10 her father Robert Stone. OF skeef-
rock.
Cedrick s. Beverly. who has been In
school at Clintwood, Ia spending a
few days with homefolks.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-24
.YE OLD FOLKS CONCERT
A POPULAR ATTRACTION

Petersburg. Va. Feb. 23.--"Ye Old
Folks Concert" presented by cast
Of about fifty of the leading amateur
talent of Petersburg, in the Phoenix
classroom of the High-Stree Metho-
dist Episcopal Church last evening
proved q decided success.
The classroom vas crowded to its
full capacity and several hundred
were turned away unable to- gain ad-
mission. At the request of the Parent
Teacher Association, the entertainment
will be repeated in the auditorium OF
the r. e. Lee School next Tuesday
evening beginning at S:l5 o'clock.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-24

Chicago. Feb. 23--Concerted effort
will be made by prominent Chicago
men to bring about revision OF the
present complicated method of taxa
ton in Illinois. as the direct result or
the announcement of Charles r. Crane
that ne had decided to relinquish his
citizenship in this State and make
his legal resident in Woods Hole,
Mass. his summer home. Mr.. Crane
gave as. his reason for quitting Illinois
that the double system OF TAXATION
would force him to pay large part
OF his income in taxes. Revision OF
the taxing laws will be attempted In
several bills which It IL planned to
be introduced in the present session
OF the legislature
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-24
WITH McADoo's COMPLIMENTS
Die Proofs, Neatly Framed. OF Re
serve Bank Notes Presented.

Die Proofs, Neatly ETAmcu. OF FNc
serve Bank Notes Presented.
Especial to The Richmond Virginian-)
Lynchburg, Va. Feb. 2s.-President
John Victor. Of the Peoples National
Bank. has received by express from
Congressman Carter Glass large and
handsome frame containing die proofs
of currency issued by the Federal Re
sery6 BanKr under the new currency
system of which Mr.. Glass was CO.
author. The bills included are fronts
and backs of IS. $40, $40. $50 and
500, and they were mounted ana
framed for Secretary Of the Treasury
w G.. McAdoo. who presented hem 10
Mr.. Glass. The Peoples Bank il
designated a. No. in the Federal Re-
eerye system. The following inscr1p-
ton Is included in the frame:
"Die proofs OF the faces and backs
of the Fedora, Reserve Notes for tho
Honorable Carter Glass, United states
House of Representatives. with COM
p,iments of the Secretary OF the Treas
ury. ~o1~
(s.sned.) w. @. McADOO. .
The faces of the Reserve Bank ohls
show likenasses OF Abraham Lincoih
IN ts,e S. bill, Andrew jackson on
the $40 bin Grover Cleveland on the
$40, U. g. Grant on the YOU. anu
Rentamiu Franklin on the 400.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-24
MRS. M'lLHANY HAS
NARROW ESCAPE

Charlottesville, Va, Feb. 23.-Mrs
McIlhany, widow Of DR.. Hugh M. Nc
Ilhany, and her children narrowly es-
capped being burned to death when
their home. the old Buffum residence
wan destroyed by fire at o'clock
Sunday morning.
The home was situated in a beau
tiful grove near the University OF
virginia. The property was owned
by Miss Duval. principal of Stuare
Hall, Of Staunton, and was one OF
the. noted homes in this section OF
he State.
Mira McIlhany and her children
were awakened by a bright blaze
and barely had time to escape in
their night clothes. Some of the
furniture on the lower floor of the
house was saved.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-24
JOHN A. JONES NAMED
AS STATION OFFICER

Petersburg. Va. Feb. 23.--John A.
Jones. formerly of South Richmond,
but for several years past a resident
OF Petersburg. has been appointed by
superintendent A. G. Needles, of the
Norfolk and Western Railway. az sta
tion police to MI the vacancy ca,ned
BY the death of Captain John Moore
Mr.. Jones has been clothed with police
authority by the Hastings Court.
The certificate of Incorporation OF
the Adler Haley Company. Incorporate
ed" has been recorded in the clerks
once or rhiS city. purposes OF rms
eempany are 10 operate = retail shoe
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-24
Virginia Girl Takes Ven.

Frederick, Nd, Feb. 23.--Miss
Eugenia Gauman, of Alexandria, Va,
|xook final vows and was vested with
the black veil today in the convent
chapel Monsignor c. F. Thomas OF
baltimore. assisted by the Rev. VIII
,rim j. Kane. pastor Of st. johns
Church, officiated. Mass was sung by
the convent choir. She assumed the
vame of Sister Mary Loretta. She Il
the daughter OF John Gauman. and
the ceremony was witnessed by her
parents and sister. She entered the
convent more than one year ago.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-24
WAR IN EUROPE
USELESS. SAYS Mi .ES

IL Norfolk, Feb. cs.--General Nelson A.
Miles, L. 8. A., retired. was the prin-
'ciple speaker at meeting held sun
Iday afternoon i'm the Majestic Theater
|under the auspices of the Federation
OF Patriotic Societies OF Tdewater
Virginia. Patriotism" was the sub
l1ect OF General Miles address and &c
Igreat was the desire to see and hear
|the former commaning general of the
limited States Army that many were
turned away and an overflow meeting
was arranged Tor last night which was
Addressed by DIR. H. q. England. Of
Washington. who accompanied Gen.
Ierai Miles.
General Mi.es referred to the war in
Europe and declared II the most use
lies and uncAlled for war ever fought.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-24
William Bethel.

Danvilla Va, heb. 23-william
Pinckney Bethel. a native OF Rocking
ham. N. C., and for thirty-flve years
ia prominent business man here. died
suddenly at his home here yesterday
afternoon. Catarrhal fever, which de-
Iveloped into pneumonia. was the cause
OF his death. When seventeen. he
entered the service Of the Confederacy
and was a courier on Lees stan dur
ing the last year OF the struggle. He
was Methodist and was associated
with many business enterprises in the
city during his life here. His wife
survives him together with Ave chill
idren.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-24
Mrs. Anthony +. Goodwin.

Louisa. Va, Feb. 2s.--Mrs. Anthony
T. Goodwin died at her home neal
Louisa last night after q long illness
She was seventy-seven years Of age
having been born in Mathews County
In 1888.
Shc leaves five sons: Thomas, OF
Barton Heights: Tyler, OF Scottsville;
James, Henry and Taylor. of Louiss
County, and one daughter. Mrs. Mary
Winston, also OF this county.
She was a member OF Bethpage
Disciples Church at Frederick's Hail.
where the funeral will be held tUnut;
row at 2:S0 O'Clock.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-24
Campben County r F. d.

I.ynchburg. Feb. 2.-The Campbell
County convention of rural free de-
livery carriers was held Monday At the
Y NJ. G.. A.
The members complained very Bit
terly over the fact that the roads In
Brookville district are not dragged
from time to time as they are In
pther magisterial districts OF Camp
bell and other nearby counties
q. H. Tate, OF the local office, wa
elected the delegate to the State con-
vention. and r. II. Arthur. OF Gladys
was made alternate.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-24
Virginia Deaths
Captain John Herntion.

Especial to The Richmond Virginian. }
Danvilie. Va. Feb. 23.-Cap-
tain John Aaron Herndon.. aged
seventy-sev,n years, and one OF the
most widely known and beloved men
of the city and State, died suddenly
though quietly, at his residence on
Green Street al. O'Clock Sunday
morning. For the past Ave years. fol-
lowing a severe stroke OF paralysis
while living in Abingdon, the deceased
had been growing gradually worse
until the last few days, when an i'm
provement had been noted In his con-
dition and he was able to sit up. He
retired a. usual on Saturday night, but
suddenly grew worse and died in the
early morning.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-24
New Bristol Company.

Bristol. Feb 23.--The Bristol Iron
and Wire Works has been organized
here, with the following officers: ].
g. T!lley, president Henry l.. Wilson.
vice-president: F. A. Riemann. secre-
tary. The company sill manufacture
metal products. using principally iron
and wire. The concern expects to
produce manufactured articles to the
value Of 100000 the first year.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-24
DESPERATE NEGRO Is
TAKEN INTO CUSTODY

Petersburg. Va. Feb. 23.-Will Fer
guson. desperate negro who escaped
with eh#eA-e+ANF- TE4seae=s-frnin- the
Emporia jail on February is. was ar
rested by Detective Heelan here this
afternoon. Upon being searched four
new tweive-inch steel saws were found
concealed in Ferguson's upderclothing.
The accused is an alleged cow thief,
said TO have stolen cows at numerous
places throughout the STATE.