Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 38, Number 87, 20 February 1913 — Page 2

THE RICHMOND PALL.ADI1J3I AND SUN-TELEGRAM, T 1 1 U R S D A Y, F E B R U A K V 1W13.

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LOUIS WAT! SLAYS WIFE

Former Richmond Man in a Fit of Homicidal Mania Commits Terrible Crime in Washington.

ALMOST CUTS OFF HIS WIFE'S HEAD

Then He Cuts His Own Throat With a Razor Formerly Was Clerk At the Arlington Hotel.

9 o'clock last night when they were attracted by a muffled ehrlek and the noise of a scuffle in the Watt room. Fritter started to ascertain the trouble. As he opened the door Watt started toward him with blood flowing from the wound in his neck, while In his right hand he brandished the razor.

Mrs. Watt's body was across the bed. Fritter, called Policemen Thomas and Schrader, of the Ninth pre

cinct. A hurry call was sent to Casualty hospital, but when the ambulance arrived the surgeon in charge said that both had died almost instantly. Coroner Nevitt issued a certificate of murder and suicide. The bodies were removed to an undertaking establishment but no arrangements have been made for the funerals. Watt was 37 years old and his wife 29. Watt was employed by the Pennsylvania railroad and ran between Washington and Jersey City. They had been married about seven years.

BETZOLD DIES FROM

FULL

NJURIES

er and very reliable. He was a personal friend and comrade of Dr. C. S. Wil-

jBon inrougaout the war. ur. Wilson

died a few. weeks ago. Both men served under General Thomas at the

j bloody battle of Nashville. Tenn., and j were in many other important battles

(National News Association) WASHINGTON, Feb. 20. A sudden homicidial mania is believed today to have been the motive which prompted Louis S. Watt , of Richmond, Ind., a dining car conductor, to kill his wife, Mrs. Jennie F. Watt, and then end his own life last night, by slashing his throat with a razor in the bedroom of their home, 912 Fifth street, Northeast.'.--A theory that Watt and his wife were dying of tuberculosis and that rather than face the slow but certain death of the white plague, Watt murdered his wife and killed himself, was discredited today by Dr. J. S. Allen,

who had been attending Mrs. Watt for some time. Dr. Allen said that Mrs. Watt had been a sufferer from gastritis but that her condition was not at all alarming. There had never been any suggestion, Dr. Allen, said, that Mrs. Watt was a victim of tuberculosis. Watt, so far as could be learned, was apparently In the best of health. Nearly Decapitated. Mrs. Watt's body was almost decapitated by her husband. Two razors on the dresser and one on the bed, all covered with blood, apparently had been used by the husband to kill his wife, while on the floor near his own body was another razor, the one with which he had evidently used to take his own life French M. Fritter, a nephew of Mrs. Watt, and a street car conductor, made his home at the same house with his

bride of a few montns. it was aDout

WELL KNOWN HERE.

Louis Watt, who murdered his wife and then committed suicide at Washington, D. C, was well known in Richmond, which was his former

home. He left Richmond about sev

en years ago, became a dining car

conductor on the Pennsylvania lines. Later he and his wife made their home at the national capital. Prior to leaving Richmond Mr. Watt was for several - years a clerk at the Arlington hotel, which at that time was owned by his uncle, J. P. Iliff. Watt was a member of the local lodge of Elks.

it i rao PnnnprtpH With!of tbe war- The members of the G. A. Had Been Connected wlin R. wm go to the residence tomorrow

Local Police Department

Since 1879.

go to the residence tomorrow

evening and will meet at their headquarters at 7:15 o'clock. The police

officials and patrolmen win also attend in a body. tMr. Betzold has acted in every capacity on the Richmond police force. He was day and night sergeant, patrolman, roundsman and chief of police under two administrations. He was a police commissioner at the time of his death, p Friends may call any time Friday afternoon or evening. The funeral will be held from the home Saturday

morning at 9 o'clock. Burial will be in St. Mary'a cemetery. The deceased is survived by three sisters. Mrs. J. A. Poole, of Deal

Beach. N. J-. Mrs. J. W. Dearing. ot New York city and Mrs. F. H. Barton of this city. He has one brother is Redding. Ohio. "

Alcohol for Boys? Co To Your Doctor Ask your doctor how often he prescribes an alcoholic stimulant for children. He will probably say, " Very, very .rarely.' Ask him how often he prescribes a tonic for them. He mil probably answer, "Verv very frequently." Then ask him about Ayers non

alcoholic Sarsaparilla as a tonic for the young.

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Bring your pennies to Reid Memorial church, Friday, 5:30 to 7 and get a good supper. Meat, Baked Beans, Salad, Pickles, Olives, Gelatine, Sandwiches, Pies , Cookies, Doughnuts, Cakes, Ice Cream, Coffee and Tea. advertisement It

vjoseph Betzold, 77, a Civil War vet-1

eran and who was affiliated with the j police department of this city in varl- j ous capacities since 1879, died at his , home, 229 North Tenth street; 9:15 o'clock last evening. In commenting on the death of Mr. Betzold, Chief of Police I. A. Gormon said: "As an official he was as honest a man as ever lived. Personally he was a true anl loyal man always thinking i

of others. Richmond has lost a man whose place will be hard to fill as a faithful and law abiding citizen. The cause of Mr. Betzold's death is believed to heve been due to a fall which occurred less than two weeks ago when he sustained several fractured ribs. He had been in feeble health for some time. Came From Germany. (Mr. Betzold came to this country from Germany sixty years ago and had been living in Richmond several years previous to the Civil War. He

accompanied the 124th Indiana Regiment to the front when it marched from this community at the opening of the warAccording to members of the company who fought many battles with Betzold, he was a fearless fight-

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.The Hawkes Bill Turtle. The tortoise snell 'taken from the hawk's bill turtle, which is found in Bahama waters, is the finest In tbe world and realizes the highest prices when offered for sale in tbe European market. The green turtles are also found In these waters and are. frequently shipped alive to the United States for food consumption, chiefly for soaps.

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CLOSES SATURDAY

So to make this by far the biggest sale ever, we will have extra bargains for Friday and Saturday. Big values have been added to the stock for these two days. Come early and stay late for there will surely be big doings for this Friday and Saturday.

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EflHcmcycr Grocery Specials

Two Stores Two Stores FOR "BEST" LENTEN FOODS "BEST" is not used in a vague way for illustration the Mackerel we sell, from the smallest to the largest are from NORWAY. That's because in the cold water of the Norwegian coast, the Mackerel are whiter, meatier, and better than are those from any other supply source. There is not much difference in the looks BUT THE TASTE THAT TELLS is in every fish. Try Some of Our Mackerel JUMBO GIANT BLOATER MACKEREL, 2i2 Lbs. each V. 35c Each EXTRA FANCY NO. 1 LARGE FISH, Y2 Lbs. Each : ., 25c Each SELECTED MEDIUM SIZE FISH, 1 Lb. each 15c Each GOOD SIZE FALL CATCH FISH, Lbs. each 10c Each SMALL BREAKFAST SIZE FISH, about i2 Lb. each .... 5c Each Clams, Crabs, Cavair, Kippered Herring, Smoked Bloaters, Cod Fish, Shrimp, Channel Mackerel, Tuna Fish, Shrimp, Salmon Steaks, Chunk Halibut, Boned and Smoked Herring, .Spiced Roll Herring, Lobster, Red Salmon, Clam Chowder, Salt White Fish, Fish Flakes, Smoked Sardines, Fresh Mackerel in Cans, Sardines in Tomato Sauce, Herring in Bouillion, Herring in Tomato Sauce, Shredded Cod Fish. A IFistn Special for Lent

FAT HERRING IN TOMATO SAUCE (15c cans) FAT HERRING, KIPPERED "OVALS" (15c Cans) Your Choice, 1 Can of each or 2 cans of any one, ALL for

For two 15c cans

TOMATO SOUP Snyder's 10c Cans 2 Cans 15 Cents

BAKING POWDER Royal Full One Lb. Cans 89 Cents

EGGS .Strictly Fresh. Guaranteed 25 Cents Dozen

ROLLED OATS "Sunbeam" 10c Pkgs. 2 Pkgs. 15 Cents

FINE CORN Country Gentleman 15c Grade 2 Cans 20 Cents

CORN MEAL Fresh Ground Steam Process 3 Sacks 25 Cents

GROUND PEPPER Best Grade 40c Quality Vt Lb 10 Cents

FLOUR Gold Medal 25 Lb. Sacks 69 Cents

PRESERVES Pure Fruit 25c Jars 19 Cents

BULK COCOA Finest Quality

Lb. 10 Cents

TOMATOES Fancy Grade Sunlight 3 Cans 25 Cents

GRAPE JUICE Full Quarts Our Brand 29 Cents

GIANT CREAM CHEESE NO. 4 GIANT CREAM CHEESE ACTUAL WEIGHT 1126 POUNDS The Fourth Prize Winning Full New York Cream Cheese, Since October 18th, Showing a total weight in all of 4,864 POUNDS. Quality only makes this possible. Try a pound and be convinced. , ; MM M. EGCMEYffi & SONS

401 & 403 MAIN STREET

1017 & 1019 MAIN STREET

Vnderwear, Shirts, Hosiery and Gloves at Loom End Pi-ices

SWEATER COATS. A military collar grey sweater coat at 49c All 11.50 and $2.00 shawl and military collar sweater coats at $1 All $2.50 and $3.00 blue and grey shawl and military collar sweater coats at .... $1.79 AH $3.50 shawl and military collar sweater coats, blue and grey at 12.50 Same reduction on boys sweater coats. ' MEN'S ODD PANTS. $4.50 and $5 pants at, . . .$3.69 $3.50 pants at . : $2.79 $3.00 pants at $2.39 $2.50 pants at $2.19 $2.00 pants at $1.69 $1.50 pants at $1.19 $1.00 pants at 89c $4.00 pants at $3.15 BOYS' OVERCOATS AT LOOM END PRICES. Boys' $4.00 Overcoat at $3.19 BoyB $4.50 OTercoats at $3.50 Boys' $5.00 Overcoats at $3.98 Boys' $3.60 Overcoats at $2.48 Boys' $2.60 Orercoats at $1.98 Boys' $2.00 Overcoats at $1.48

Loom End Prices on Out MEN'S OVERCOATS

Men's $5.00 Overcoats ... $3.98 Men's $6.50 Overcoats ... $4.79 Men's $7.50 Overcoats. . .$5.48 Men's $8.50 Overcoats. . .$6.48 Men's $10 Overcoats. . .$7.48 Men's $12 Overcoats. . .$8.98 Men's $15 Overcoats. . .$11.48 MEN'S SUITS. Men's $6.50 Suits at $4-98 Men's $7.50 Suits at $5.48 Men's $8.50 Suits at $7.50 Men's $12.00 Suits at. . . .$8.98 Men's $15.00 Suits at... $11.50 Boys' $5.00 Suits at $3.98 Boys' $4.50 Suits at $3.48 Boys' $4.00 Suits at $3.19 Boys' $3.50 Suits at $2.48 Boys' $3.00 Suits at $1.98 Boys' $2.00 Suits at $1.43 Overstocked on Duck and Corduroy Coats in this sale, we offer a good Brown Duck Blanket Lined Brown and Black at $1.19 Duck. Brown and Black at $1.48 Corduroy, Blanket lined at $2.48 Corduroy, Plush lined at $3.19 Corduroy, Sheep lined at $3.48 Corduroy, Leather, Reversible at $4.98

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FURNISHINGS. Men's good ribbed shirts. and drawers, sizes up to 33 at 19c Men's Jaeger fleece S and D at 39c Men's cream fleece union suits at .79c Men's. cream fleece S and D at 39c Men's heavy union suits at 79c Boys' heavy fleeced union , suits at 43c

Boys' heavy ribbed union suits at 43c Boys' heavy ribbed union suits at 25c Boys' shirts and drawers, garment at 19c HATS AND CAPS. 60c caps In gray, brown, blue and black at 39c Golf, Brighton and all latest shapes, 26c caps at 19c All $2.00 hats at $1.79

All $1.60 hats at $1.19 All $1.00 hats at 89c Black and tan lisle socks at 12c Lot of 25c fancy color socks at 19c Uncle Sam Brown socks at 6c Heavy grade tan socks at 7c Also black and tan and fancy colors at 7c Handkerchiefs, white, red and blue 4c

Better grade handkerchiefs, white, red and blue 7c A first class dress or police and fireman suspenders at Uc Best suspenders in the house at 39c BOYS' PANTS. $1.25 and $1.50 pants at. . .98c $1.00 pants at 79c 75c pants at 63c 50c pants at ' 43c

Two Days left to secure these great Loom End SIBKpIE IBAKGAHMS Many new models in Early Spring Footwear just arrived this week which will be added in our great 1 Loom-End Shoe Sale. Buy where real shoe bargains are sure to be found, and you save money. -Extra Specials for Last Two Days of our Solo:

$2.50, $3.00 and $3.50 Values $1.95

Choice of 5 Styles in Ladies' Tan Button Shoes Choice of 7 Styles in Ladles' Qunmetal and Lace Shoes Choice of. 6 Styles in Ladies' Patent Colt Button Shoes Choice of 4 Styles in Ladles' Velvet Button Shoes Choice of 3 Styles In Vlcl Kid Shoes, Button or Lace. There are all sizes in these shoes.

Choice of 7 Styles in Men's Qunmetal Button Lace Shoes Choice of 4 Styles in Men's Vici Kid Blucher Shoes Choice of 5 Styles in Men's Patent Colt Button or Lace Shoes Choice of 3 Styles in Men's Tan Button or Lace Shoes These come in extra broad and medium toes. There will be all sizes from 6 to 12.

$2.50 to $3.00 Values $1.95

Ladies Sample shoes all leathers and most all styles, size from 2H to 4HValues up to $3.50. Loom End Sale price $1.48. If you get your size you will save money. Children Shoes, most all styles and kinds, now 98c pair. Childrens Rubbers, all sizes, from 3.i to 2, 33c a pair. Barry Shoes for men who care for, the quality of footwear.

Unequalled Bargains in Loom Endc

Loom Ends of Calicoes in all colors at 1c Each. Loom Ends of Calicoes from 1 yard to 14 yards each 2c Best Calicoes in Loom Ends from 1 to 12 yards, worth 6c yard. Sale price V2c. All best standard prints during sale, 5c yd. All Red Seal Dress Ginghams in 10 to 20 yard lengths, worth 2 Vic. Loom End Sale 9e Yd. ' 2c Dress Ginghams in 2 to 5 yd lengths. Loom End sale 7e yd. 22 inch Cheviot Gingham shirting In plain and stripes, worth 10c and 12c. Loom End Sale 7J2c yd. 7o Yard Wide Unbleached Muslin. Loom End Sale 5c 7c Apron Ginghams in fast colors and good staple checks. Our Loom End Sale 5o yd. Good fast colored Apron Ginghams, -worth 8c Loom End Sale tyAc yd. 1

- 36 inch Manchester Percales in lights and darks, good figures and stripes, worth 15c. Loom End price 10c yd. Good percales, in lengths 1 to 15 yards, worth 12V&C. Loom End Sale 12',c yd. One lot of Madras Suitings, worth 15c. Loom End Sale 7Vg yd. 25c Extra fine, yard wide Madras Shirting, Loom End Sale 13c yd. 18 inch Bleached Crash, fully worth 7c yd. Extra special during sale, 6 yds. for 25c 8c Unbleached Crash, partly linen. Loom End Sale 5c yd Extra heavy Unbleached Crash, all linen, worth 15c Loom End Sale 10c yd. Beet Lancaster Apron Ginghams, all good staple checks, worth 8 l-3c a yd. Loom End Sale 7Vfce yd. 11c Extra Fine Bleacher Muslin. Loom End Sale 8 1-3c

Extra Special in Loom Ends of Crash in lengths 1 to 10 yds., worth 12Hc to 15c Loom End Sale 8c yd. 40 inch heavy Unbleached Muslin, worth 8 l-3c yd. Loom End Sale 6c Best 12 He Bleached Muslin. Loom End Sale 9c 18c. 45 Inch Bleached Casing. Loom End Sale 10c 9-4 and 10-4 Bleached and Unbleached Sheeting, worth 28c. Loom End Sale 19c Extra good Barber Towels, worth 5c. Loom End Sale, 4c Each, 39e Dot. 18x40 inch Fine Linen Huck Towels, worth 12Hc Loom End Sale 7!2c Heavy Unbleached Turkish Towels, 10c values. Sale price 7'2c 25c and 35c. heaviest Turkish and Hack Towels. Loom End Sale 19c Each. Stamped Towels. worth 12c Loom End Sale, 9c Ea.

Stamped Guest Towels, , worth 18c. Loom End Sale, 13o Each. 30c, large Linen stamped Towels. Loom End Sale, 22c Each. 15c Pillow Cases, size 36x42 Loom End Sale. 9c Each. 50c Stamped Pillow Cases, best quality. Loom End Sale 42c 50c Bleached Sheets, full size, and good quality. Loom End Sale 39c 81x90. best grade Bleached Muslin Sheets. Loom End Sale 55c; regular price 75c. Best 12 He Outing Flannels. Sale Price 8 1-3c yd. 10c Heavy Fleeced Outing, in good patterns, light or dark Loom End Sale 72c yd. Regular 27 inch. 7c Outing , Flannels, in good patterns. Loom End Sale 5c yd. 22 inch. 15c Ticking, in 5 to 15 yd. lengths. Loom" End Sale 10c yd.