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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-08
MEANS TELLS ABOUT
DtATH OF MRS. KING

Courthouse Concord. N. q, December
7.--Unaffected and without trace of
emotion, CASTOR 3. Means today told
his story of the death Of Mrs. Maude
A. King. the woman he is accused of
numbering.
He told of the casual visit to Black
weIder spring at the request OF Mrs.
King and of her desire to take fire.
arms with her. He declared that after
they had left the automobile and Alton
Means and Captain Bingham. the other
two members of the party. had wan
dered away. he stood and talked with
Mrs. King for a while.
Means then said that after he had
loaded the Colt automatic revolver he
started for the spring to get a drink.
Mrs. King did not want a drink but
as he passed the sycamore forked tree
near which the woman fell, he placed
the automatic revolver in the fork of
the tree. Turning around he saw Mrs.
King with the gun In her hand. He
told her TO put Il back because 1t was
/ dangerous" According to his mem
| DRY she had put the gun down. He
then stopped to get drink when
/ bang" the defendant interjected at
/ this point of the story, elappine his
/ hands together. Il turned and saw
Maude fall" Later, he said. he has
! tened to the woman's side and she was
! Just crumpiing UP on the ground
He then told of the efforts 10 revive
her and the Anal decision to bring her
! to the Concord hospital
Means recital of the killing of Mrs
King was clearly done. 1t was with
/ out the air of brsvado, which has been
/! present during all of the rest OF his
/ testimony.
+ There was decidedly tense feeling
when court closed tonight and troubled
L threatened.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-08

tEdttors Note: This is the twenty
seventh cha pier of a series OF articles
by Jim Corbett which deal with the
career Of Bob Fftzsimmons. Few
men knew E'itz as Corbett knew him
and so these stories reveal some in
scidents In the life OF Fizsimmons that
never before have been printed. The
next chapter will appear tomorrow
~ Few battles in pugilistic history
Rave caused a greater sensation than
that between Bob Fitzsimmons ana
Tom Shsrkey, It took place on De-
esmber 2, 1895 In Mechanics pavilion,
san Francisco. The fight itself was
not such a remarkable affair, but the
incidents that led mp to 1t and the
climax made it q never-to be forgot
ten ring battle.
Fitz. in keeping with my advice,
had made every effort through MS
manager. Martin Julian. to secure a
fair and impartial referee for that
battle. in a previous article, J ex-
planned that the Sharkey faction had
tried to lob me- and | warned FitZ
when he agreed TO the Sharkey match
10 be careful about who vas the
third man in the ring, | figured that
sSharkey was being supported ny q
crowd Of gamblers who would stop
at nothing in their attempts to win
big money by betting on the sailor
a Eainst all foes and leaving it 10 a
friendly referee to do the rest.
- When the time came for the sesec-
ton OF a referee. Julian submitted
list or 1--WE names. Each and every
one named by Julian was "A known
ring expert and was admittedly an
honest and ivnps rtial official Dan
4 Lynch, In behalf OF Sharkey 81
.nnne refused TO accept any OF those
men 4 long wrapgie followed Every
man that Julian suggested later was
rejected by Lynch FINALLY Julian
asked Lynch to submit the names OF
-rNssrees, whereupon Lynch named
Can Miller and John QUINN rsce
horse men. Naturally. Julian reject
- both.
At last Lynch suggested that the
a4iectton of a referee he left TO j. }
Groom and Judd C;ihhs, who, with
lynch. were associated in the mar
sxsmart Of the-tlsht eta h-l '1istF'
fell into the trap by agreeing 70 thtS
procedure Groom and Gibbs snort
eiv aff.rward announced that t4442H
nick ed wyatt carp. Il race horse man
81 that time. who was little known -
- prize ring official but had re-
putatlon as a Eunmau. Julian dtdh
know carp but I" Ell" VIZ
sgreed to him.
- Soon arterward word was passed
IN rftx and TO Julian that carp Wa
"A intimate friend Of lynch and
gharkey and that 8 deal was aEoo'
for carp TO give the decision 70 shar
KEY no matter how the battle term
,nsted. Julian at once went TO Groom
and Gibbs but they assured him tna'
his fears were EToundicsss JutlaT
decided to let Fftz go or with th'
fight
The opening ringrtde adds were
80 in favor OF F'itx That @as oa
natural Fits had been hoor'ng op
ann.,ts az ar as he met them
whereas. aharkes than was only a.
oratnarv sghter But as soon ~
The FYtz supporters began 70 oise
rnoney they found 1t covered ny
fooa OF Snarkey coin. WithiH
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-08
eseran Merchant Falls.

Winchester, Va. Dec. Marcus
H SPOTS, the veteran Winchester
m erchant slipped and fell while in the
ward at his home on South Main
street this morning. and Is now con-
fined TO the house suffering principal
ly from shock. II was at first thought
his hip had been dislocated, but this
proved incorrect,
Mr.. SPOTS is one OF the oldest resi-
dents of Winchester, being in his
eighty ninth year. but Is we'll pre-
served He has been in business here
continuously for over f1ffytwo years
and is the oldest merchant in this city
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-08
MINING EXPERTS MEET
IN ANNUAL CONVENTION

PitssburS. Pa, Dec, THE Coal
Mining Institute OF America today be-
gan its annual meeting here. SEES
sions will he held today and tomor-
row.
The meetins todaS was opened
with a business discussion. which
viii be followed ~ the election OF
officers, after which the president. "
l. Affeider, viii make his address
Addresses by David W Kuhn. fuel
administrator for the Pittsburg dis
,rsct. and Francis s. Peabody. chair
man of the committee on coal pro-
duction OF the council of nationsl
defense. win be high spots during the
II, eating
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-08
WILL SHOW PICTURES
TWICE TOMORROW

~ great IS the interest Ia the spleh-
did cinamaIogues beine presented by
Colonel Ray. Of London. that the as
ISOLATION has arranged with coionei
RAY 10 remain in RIchl~ ond over
Sunday and give two presentations
in John Marshall High school audi
toriun4 TO boys and girls twelve 10
seventeen years OF age tnoue under
twelve will be admitted), Pilgrim $
Progress" a moving picture trip TO
the deathless city. and in the same
auditorium at so O'Clock, TO mon
and womeH. "isarsifal, - story OF
knignthood from the remanee@ 81
King AFthur, a STORY that every man
and voma who can do SO should
hear and see IN moving pictures
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-08
IVY L. LEE SPEAKS
AT JOHN MARSHALL

The students of John MARSHALL
High school thoroughly enjoyed
short talk by Ivy l.. Lee. assistant
chairman of the American Red Cross.
yesterday morning I'm the school audi
torium. Mr.. Lee was here with IL. r.
Davis, chairman of the American
Red Cross. who is going over the
United States making addresses.
Mr. Lee told of the work of the
Red Cross in times of the past and
the present. especially of It's efforts
In Rumania.
The short holiday of the students
was closed by singing. The star
Spangied Banner"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-08
Decrease in shipping,

Newport News. Va. Dec. snip
ming activities here have shown
marked decline during the past sew
eral weeks. due 60 government actlVl
ties and the inability of coal agents
to get bunker and fuel coal on &C
count OF railroad congestion. Ships
which formerly bunkered here now
go to Norfolk and ships which FOR
merlv called here for cargoes now go
to Baltimore New York or otner
Northern ports, il ~ said.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-08
MAKES f4s-Y4afsD HOLE
IN ONE At pinch RSI

pi,enurst. n. c, Dec THE i46-
ward sixth hole On the No : course
at p,nehurst was made in one today
av Forrest Won Cannon. local banker
and manher Of the Moore Country
49,, This IS 6rst hole te De made in
6fis ner~ this winter S~'IssK' YHlsf fFaF
wera achieved record nuIaoer iSf
the Pinehurst. Two holes were "ia"s
IN one during the 1913 season
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-08
JOINT LEAGUE MEETING
Is DECLARED OFF

Chicago. Dec. There will be no
joint meeting of the National and
American league club owners in this
city December 13. The suggestion for
the meeting. according to President
johnson, of the American league,
came from the National leaguers
through Garry Hermann, but Presi-
dent Tener wired Johnson today that
II will be impossible for the club own
ers Of his circuit to confer with the
American leaguers here next Thurs
day.
johnson Immediately cancelled or
ders TO his club owners, but the
American league will go right ahead
at their Wednesday meeting and adopt
plans for the 1918 baseball season.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-08
TWO Tracks 20 Be Closed.

New York. Dee. There Will oe
no horse racing al either. Sheepshead
Bay or Gravesend. according TO state
n1ents made today by the stewards OF
the Jockey club, The chief reason
for this decision lie their belief that
racing SO near the heart OF Greater
New York would be bad for the city.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-08
Iajoie to Stage Comeback.

New York, Dec. 7.--On the heels OF
the announcement of Honus Wagner 8
permanent retirement from baseball
come reports today that Napoleon La
joie is to do the comeback" stunt.
He retired from the major league q
year ago. Last year he batted $50 In
the International league, and If he
steps back on the large circuit, prob
ably with the New York Americans.
he will have the chance to show those
who had said that after fifteen years
in the majors the best in him was
gone.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-08
IN MOVIES
AGAIN TONIGHT

~psrxifal the fascinating legend Of
knishthood from the romancFs o.
King Arthur. with moving pictures
win be presented by Colonel Frederick
Raw, OF London. the noted speaker
and singer. at John Marshall High
school auditorium tonight at $ "
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-08
New Coast Artillery Company.

Bristol. Va, Dec. Ca plain Hen
ry c. Stuart. Jr., commander Of the
new local company Virginia coast ar
is now in Washington making
final arrangements for the mohiiiZa-
ton OF the unit and their removal 10
Fortress Monroe where they will re-
ceive preliminary training.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-08
belmont Faturity Worth $50, goo.

New York, Dec. THE Futurity
10 be run at Belmont next September
viii he worth $4,000. according 10
Secretary Erlocker. OF the West Ches-
ter Racing association. The highest
stakes recorded, se7 SIS. are those of
1880. when Potomac brought home
The victory.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-08
Cspta,n Montague at Camp Lee.

Captain Jeffry G. A. Montague, who
Is en- route to Camp Lee, where hs
will today report for duty, called on
the governor yesterday morning. Cap
tain Montague, formerly in the after
noon newspaper field In Richmond.
has recently been engaged as an In
structor at Fort Myer.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-08

Service
Our service department will be located at ylo
West Broad Street where will have every facility
possible to take care of service both day and night
twenty -four-hour service viii be maintained three
hundred and sixty-ve days in the year, thus guar
anteeing owners Of Chalmers and Oakland cars I'M
mediate attention at all times
A full and complete stock of repair parts for all
models of Chalmers and Oakland cars will be car
RED The most competent mechanics familiar with
automobile repairing will be connected with our serv-
ice station
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-08
Formal Opening

papers the public
The Snowflake herald., 1917-01-19

Our attention has been called
to the matter of the public
patronizing the home or social
hall it belongs to the public.
It's management is duty bound
to see to it that it's use at all
times must be for the best in
terest of the social welfare of
the community. The hall is
ample for the accommodation of
all occasions. 1t conld be made
more comfortable and will as
soon as the debt is lifted from
it, which the public is duty
bound to pay.
The Snowflake herald., 1917-01-19

An item of interest to the
public is that Taylor, our sister
town, reported on Dec. 81, last,
as vital statistics for last year,
two deaths, sixteen births, eight
marriages and no divorces. 1t
may be interesting to state that
one of the deaths was by &C
cidental drowning, and the other
death was an infant under one
year of age. The official popula-
ton is given at 484. These
figures are taken from statistics
as complied for Mormon record.
The Snowflake herald., 1917-01-19

Drs. F.L.Schneider, Inspector
in charge of the BAL. head
quarters at albuquerque; w. E.
Severns, State Veterinarian of
Phoenix. and V. A. Dennis, in
spector of Apache and Navajo
counties, all veterinary surgeons
in the employ of the Govern
ment and State, were registered
at Hotel Central Tuesday and
Wednesday, while here on official
business connected with the
Bureau of Animal Industry.
The Snowflake herald., 1917-01-19
Last Saturday Albert Smith re

Last Saturday Albert Smith re-
turned after an absence of near
ly three years, part O which
time he spent in the eastern
states as missionary in the in
terest of the Ids. church, and
part as a student at the Univer-
sity of Utah in Salt Lake City.
Before leaving for the east Mr..
Smith was a valuable member of
the Herald's official force dur
ing it's pioneer days. Instead of
a humble job in the print shop,
lifting and setting up type, he
now finds himself more adapted
and better equipped to a posi-
ton at the teller's desk in the
bank where he finds the counting
of the coin and the handling of
the long green more of a pleas
ure and better suited to the vel
vetry touch of his we'll manicur-
ed hands. His homecoming was
the occasion of a hearty welcome
by his old friends who find him
as genial as before, and he is
cram full of new ideas for the
betterment of his home town.
The Snowflake herald., 1917-01-19

Ralph Hatch and J. Lorin
Shumway of Taylor left Thurs
day morning to fill missions in
the central states for the Nor
mon church. Each of the young
men leaves home with an excel
lent record and the hearty good
wishes of their many friends.
The Snowflake herald., 1917-01-19

Miss Flora Johnson from Tay-
lor was visitor in town Tuesday
enrout for St. Joseph, where she
will assist as clerk in H. F.
Bushman's store.
The Snowflake herald., 1917-01-19

Tonight is the night for the
Wood Dance for benefit Of the
widows. 1t is a worthy cause
and the entertainment itself will
be worth the time.
The Snowflake herald., 1917-01-19

The other day it showed a bit
and w. R. Stratton promptly
cleared most of it from our side
walks. Thursday morning found
more snow and Marion Rogers
got busy and cleared sidewalks.
The Snowflake herald., 1917-01-19

Bring us a load of wood to ap-
ply on back subscription. If not
on back subscription let it come
on present subscription just so
we get the wood and you get the
subscription.
The Snowflake herald., 1917-01-19

LOST Between Showlow and
Lakeside, Jan. 9, 1917, pair of
Schapps RAY cut in strop that
goes around body. Finder notify
John w. Adair, Pinetop, and
receive reward. 1-19-1t
The Snowflake herald., 1917-01-19

Every time you feel like it
talk rail road for Snowflake and
keeper talking rail road and
some of these days you will be
surprised to the ''chu-chu" whis-
tie as she comes around the
curve.
The Snowflake herald., 1917-01-19

J. H. Frost, county engineer,
made trip to Holbrook and St.
Joseph 4he first of the week on
an official inspection of roads
and bridges.
The Snowflake herald., 1917-01-19

Miss Hilda Lundquist who has
been sick with appendicitis is
reported to be improving.
The Snowflake herald., 1917-01-19

Clifford Tanner who has been
attending the Academy, left on
the mail Wednesday for his home
at St. Joseph.
The Snowflake herald., 1917-01-19

John |. Eagar returned from
Linden Tuesday where he had
been for few days. He reports
there is lots of snow in that
vicinity.
The Snowflake herald., 1917-01-19

We want the personal and
local town news hand in, send
in or phone in all you know.
The Snowflake herald., 1917-01-19

Leo Willis and Jas. w. Pearce
went to Holbrook on the mail
car Tuesday.
The Snowflake herald., 1917-01-19

E. Milo Webb, mail contractor
was on the sick list Sunday and
Monday, but now is reported
much better.
The Snowflake herald., 1917-01-19

Leonard Jensen of near Shnm
way was here Thursday on
business.
The Snowflake herald., 1917-01-19

Buy her a rocker or some
other furniture at Wetzler's.
The Snowflake herald., 1917-01-19

For information regarding the
$40 acre homestead law write to
Hampton & Arnold, Land Attor-
neys, Phoenix, Arizona.
The Snowflake herald., 1917-01-19

Don C. Smith has the thanks
of the town for the energetic use
OF his snow scraper on our side
walks Thursday morning.
The Snowflake herald., 1917-01-19

The work Of remoddling the
Stake House is expected to be
completed by time to accommo-
date the February conference.
The Snowflake herald., 1917-01-19
Snowflake News Notes of Interest

New line of China and crock
cry ware at Wetzler's.
The Snowflake herald., 1917-01-19

Prof. Jesse M. Smith from St.
Joseph was visiting his parents
Saturday and Sunday.
The Snowflake herald., 1917-01-19

APPLICATIONS FOR GRAZ
ING PERMITS. FOTICE is
hereby given that all applica-
tons for permits to Craze cattle,
horses, and sheep within the
Observation-Disclosures
EST during the season of 1917
must be filed in my office at
Snowflake, Arizona. on or before
January Is. 1917. Full informa-
ton in regard to the grazing
fees to be charged and blank
forms to be used in making ap-
plications will be furnished upon
request. PAUL P. PITCH
LYNN, Supervisor.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-22
A. O. U. w.

A. O. U. w.
 The Grand Lodge Finance commit tee will meet Thursday afternoon, De- ceGnber 27th, at the Grand Lodge of fee The executive committee will hold It's regular meeting in the even ing of the same day.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-22
FOOD FAIRS TO BE
 HELD IN JANUARY Food Administration Will Demonstrate the Value of Conservation.

With the object of visualizing and demonstrating the food conservation doctrines taught by tie Food Admin
 tration, a, series of food fairs. are to be held in Connecticut during Janudry under the auspices of the committee on wouan's activities of the Connec ticut State Council of Defense. The fairs, which have been authorized by the council, will be conducted by a sub committee on patriotic food ex- h1bits consisting of the following wo men:
 Mrs. Joseph W. Alsop, chairman. Miss Caroline Ruutz- Rees, chairman of the woman's committed: Miss Es- tella SpraSue, member of the commit tee or food supply. Mrs. William c. Cheney, chairman of the South Man chester Womans committee. Miss Dor othy Weir of Ridgefeld. Mrs. Karl
 Winter of Waterbury. Miss Margaret T. Corwiu, executive secretary of the woTnan's committee.
 A few additions may be made to this committee, which will make it's
 a meeting ;c be held in the capitol on
 December -27. Present plans call for a
 series of eight exhibits, one in each
 county of the state. Each exhibit, in
 serve as a sectional exhibit at which
 ;lle woman's organizations of the coun-
 ty will he able to get ideas for sini
 lar exhibits to be held in other towns
 expected tTiat hefore the campaign is
 over food shows will have been held
 in score of cities: and towns.
 The exhibit, yill contain samples of
 various food substitutes. directions for
 preparing economical war meals and demonstrations of the best methods Of saving food and providing wholesome substitutes for meats, wheat, sugar, etc. Their greatest value will lie in the fact that every food lesson will be taught with the aid of actual exhibits of food which will enable housewives
 to visualize the lessons taEurht.
 Two food exhibits have already been
 held in Connecticut, one at Manchester
 under the direction of Mrs Cheney,
 and another at Ridgefeld under the
 direction of Miss Weir. Both were
 considered highly successful. and the
 methods used at these shows will be
 followed in the succeeding fairs.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-22
4 WARNING
Regarding Undertaking Enterprises That Do Not Contribute to War Strenath.

The following warning has been sent out to the people of the community by the state council of defense:
 New enterprises which do not direct ly contribute to the war strength of this country, or it's allies, should not be undertaken
 During the period of the war any new enterprises or undertakings should be tried and justified by this test:
 Will the men, money and material required by this enterprise best con tribute. in this way to the winning of the war?"
 Every man and every resource will be needed by our country during the war. All efforts should be centered to winning.
 There is no uncertainty or ambiguity about this statement of your duty.
 Men who are considering new enter prises, public improvements, dwellings, factories, industrial work of any de- scription should be guided by the above test
 The above should prepare the minds of business men for action affecting the full operation of those industries not essential to the national defense and also affecting the consumption by the public of luxuries and non essen tials.
 In the course of time no, one need be surprised if during the war the use of labor and materials for all non essen tia1 purposes is made impossible by regula ton or statute.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-22
WRITES FROM MILAN.
Prof. Albert R. Chandler Reaches Italy in Course of Work for the Red Cross F


 Prof. Albert R. Chandler of the Ohio State university at Columbus, son Of Charles E. Candler of Norwich, who is on a year's<1e leave of absence to engage in Red Cross work in Europe, has written a letter home, this time from Grand Hotel de da Vile, Milan, under date of Nov. 19. 1917.
 In it he says:
 I believe my last letter announced my departure from Paris for Rome
 We reached Milan between II and F this morning, and went at once to the U. S. consul, an active and enthu- siastic young man, reputed to be the best American consul in Europe. He has started some Red Cross work here Tor refugees, and was very glad to get some Red Cross workers. MT Car roll one of the Red Cross inspectors, was there, a thick -set white-haired man, with an aquiline nose and shell rimmed monocle. His business is to go from place to place, representing the Red Cross and promoting it's work. He turned out to be Charles Carroll of Carrollton who I suppose is the nearest American equivalent to duke. He has a very English accent, and a very courtiy manner but he was not at all icy. and he was transacting business with a good deal of speed and skill evidently born of large ex- perience in large affairs. He was stay ing at the same hotel with Dr. Moore and me and we three dined together
 I cant imagine anything but the mergencies of a world calamity like the present war could have given me the opportunity of dining So intimate
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-22
ROYAL ARCANUM.

The annual meeting and election of officers of New London council. No. a4s4, Royal Arcanum. was held this week and officers chosen as follows: Regent. Daniel J. Lucy; vice regent, Samuel P. Story; orator. Charles M. Daboll; secretary, F. O. Clark: collec- tor, Charles T. Noble: / treasurer, Chas. ". Clark; chaplain. William A. Miller; warden, c. A. Williams; guide, Thom- as F. Cannon; sentry, John Cruise; trustee, J. A. Moon; representative to grand council, Thomas r. Cannon; alternate, James F. Reaan-
 The New London council will have three representatives in the grand council of the state this year as Re gent Lucy is a member and Collector Noble is a district deputy.
 The newly elected officers are to be installed at the meeting on Jan. 15 by Grand Regent Dr. E. O. Parker of Greenwich.