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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-11
Mr.. Pig, Auiator Rounds City Hall

box. how no one knows nor guesses.
The simple fact remains that he got
out and lit safely on the ground.
shot up on the north side Eof Broad
Street, and the farmer. coming out OF
the bar, heard only familiar squeal5
and saw only the switch Of a familiar
tail.
He let out yell that PEDESTRIANS
admired. and called for help. Help
came. Everybody on Broad Street
took up the chase. and around the
block they went. Now and then some
stalwart negro got hold of the pigs
tall only to be thrown off his feet as,
the pig squirmed out of his arms. Peo-
pie looked on from street cars. Police
thought it was chase for murderer,
and entered the pursuit The whole
street was excited.
The pig turned at Seventh Street,
and came down, full tilt, towards the.
City Hall, with the mob, yelling and
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-11
Broad Street Had Merry Chase.
but Lack Of Wind Ended
His Flight.

There have been stories Of turkeys
and eagles being killed by huntsmen In
the Capitol Square, and there have
been 'possums that have strayed across
Broad Street, seeking the quiet haunts
Of Jackson Ward, only to meet with
sudden death, but. even in the memory
of the oldest inhabitant, Broad Street
never saw a pig chase until last night.
And 1t all happened because a man
wanted a drink, just one drink to pro-
.tect him from possible snake bites
and the cold. He Went into Broad
Street saloon, where the lights We're
shining brightly, and left the pig In
a box in the wagon. But piggte was
tired and cross. He got out of that
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-11
STOLE DIAMOND
FROM RESIDENCE
Ring Valued at $a5o and SIS in
Cash Taken From
Craig Home.

While she was away from home yes
lterday afternoon. the house Of Mrs
4. 2. Craig. of 1415 Grove Avenue:
was robbed Of a Diamond ring valued
at $3.50 and sos in cash.
Mrs. Craig. left the house at 3 O'clock
and returned between . and 6 o'clock
She found the, hall light ont. and evil
dences that the house had been en-
tered. She summoned the servants,
and together they searched the house.
The thief had been in her bed room,
and evidences Of his visit We're soon
found.
A diamond ring was missing from Its
case, though two other rings In the
same case had not been touched. Other
}ewel.ry was on the dresser, but neither ne
ring and the cash had been taken.
Whether the prowler was salts fed WI q
what he got, or, whether he was fright
ened off can only be surmised.
The police were notified. and Detec.
tive Sergeant Bailey and Acting De
tective Atkinson were detailed. on the
case. But there were no clues on
which to work last might.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-11
WANT CONVENTION
Louisn Democrats to Hold Mnss.Meet.
ing TO-NIOrrOw,

Tn the Interest of primary legisla-
ton, mass -meeting of the Demo-
Gratis of Louisa county has been called
Tor tomorrow to consider the PROPOSE
ton of holding a State convention to
formulate platform The call for the
meeting is signed by a number OF
leading party men, among whom Is r.
Lindsay Gordon.
In a communication published in
connection with the call. Mr.. Gordon
calls attention TO the Importance of a
legaiized primary. and desires that a
convention formulate a mandate for
the passage of an adequate law at
the next regular session of the LIE gis-
lature.
While advocacy of the convention is
not a requisite for participation in the
meeting. naturally those who have
signed the call favor such action.
The Democratic committees OF the
city of Richmond and the county Of
Gloucester, and the Central Trades and
Labor Council Of Richmond. have al
ready memorialiZed the State Com
mittee to call a platform convention.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-11
stnggered Into Street Car,

SthsgereI Into Street Car.
Staggering across the First Street Bridge
with bottle of whiskey srasped in one
hand, an unidentified white man was struck
by q lakeside car last night about o'clock
and slightly injured. When picked up he
was unconscious. The city ambulance was
called and pr. thurman removed the man
to the Virginia Hospital The shock and
the effect of the wh!skey prevented him
from giving his name last night.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-11
k under Deputy Commissioner

Flynn.
Four-year- old Mary Pettillo. who
was stolen from her home at Red
Bank, n. j., October 20, was found
wrapped in blankets in the back yard
of her homo this morning. She can
only lisp that man put her there.
To-day Michael Rizzo who was kid
mapped together with Giuseppe Longo
On the night of November 10, was
made a member of the deputy commits
sioner's staff for the time being, and
he led the detectives to house in the
Italian settlement. where the six-year-
old child had been held captive after
his separation from the Longo boy
last Thursday. There, it Is believed,
the deputy finally learned enough of
the identity of the mysterious chief Of
the band to encourage him In the be-
lief that the head of the kidnappers
viii be In custody in, Il day or two.
Another man and woman We're impli-
Gated by the discoveries made under
the guidance of the Rizzo boy, and
they may be taken into custody any
minute.
Mrs. Margaret Sullivan, Of II
West Sixtieth Street. Is now confident
that her eight-year- daughter
Helen, who disappeared Juno /, 1910,
Will be returned to her. She said to-
day that she is certain her daughter Is
alive, because she has returned to her
many times in strange dreams.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-11
HERO OF BALAKLAyA IN WANT.
George Smith, Who Rode With tho SIX
Hundred. AnneAlA for Aid.

Smith, one Of the Immortal six hundred
who rode In the charge Of the Light
Brigade at the battle OF Balaklava, ~
now, at the age of eighty-four seek,
Ing charity from the Oakland Board
hcient funds ' to C carry him and Ills
daughter to British soil in order that
he may revive his claim to q pension
from the British governments
!, TN recently Smith had earned his
old wound compelled him to abandon
Work, For bravery in tho Indian Mu-
tiny he was awarded tho Victoria
Gross and received a personal gift OF
70 ,sovereigns from Queen Victoria.
s ies h step b Msag sm' eitiaen
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-11
ALIEN WOMEN ARRESTED.
Must Show Cause Why They Should
Not He Deported.

Not He Deported.
Especial to The Times Dispatch.l
Norfolk, Va, December l0.-Four
more alien women. subject to the de-
portation act as amended by Con-
gress March 26, 1910, were arrested to-
day by immigration Inspector Morton.
The four women and Lena Ulekewitz,
who was arrested on the same charge
Wednesday, are locked up at police
headquarters. under tha charge of Po-
lice Matron Mrs. Hobbs.
The four women arrested yesterday
We're Ida Ulekewitz, alias Ada Brown,
sister of the woman arrested Wednes-
day, Russian twenty-seven years old;
Eva Sande, Russian, twenty-eight
years old; Fannie Goldberg, a Russian,
twenty eight years old, and Anotnet
Tuhena, an Italian, twenty eight years
old.
The women are of foreign birth and
have not taken out naturalization pa
pers.
The round up to-day was made by
Inspector Morton, assisted by Proba-
ton Officer Stevenson.
| Monday they will be given a chance
to show cause why they should not he
deported to their native country. The
hearing will be held before Inspector
Morton. and the accused have the right
to be represented by counsel,
In the case against Lena ulekewtt-
who was arrested Wednesday,, a writ
or habeas CORPUS was granted In Rich
mond yesterday by Judge Nathan Cor
OF the fourth circuit United ststes
Court OF Appeals, to S. M. Brandt, at
torney for the accused.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-11
k|DNAPP Frs ARE
PANIC STRICKEN
Leaders of Band Making Every
Effort to Escape Police
Net.

Especial to The Times-Dispatch.l
New York. December 10.-Thrown in
TO "A panic apparently by the arrest of
len members of the Italian band of
sidnappers, those remaining outside of
the police net SO carefully spread and
quickly drawn are making every effort
to escape the clutches of the police at
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-11
49, - = y - . --'--7 2
Hurt by Street Car

Hurt by Street Car.
George Draper. an aged white man, who
lives near Barton Heights. was slightly hurt
yesterday morning when he was struck by
q car OF the Virginia Railway and Power
Company He was taken to the Virginia
Hospital by Dr. Truman, OF tho City Hospl-
tai. He sustained several scalp cuts.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-11
shrleking. running close behind. Pig

shneking. running close behind. Pig
gle rounded the City Hall twice. max
ing better time than Garros, Barrier
or Simon ever dreamed of.
But as he started on the homeward
stretch, westward on Broad, his wind
began to peg out, and fres. pursuers
came up. AT Tenth Street they caught
him. He was soon back In the wagon.
and the contented farmer. who had
amused hundreds, took him home for
the slaughter
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-11
Left Trail Of Blood,

Robert Brown, colored, was badly cut by
a a negro last. night IN q row which
Occurred in the alloy leading into Tenth
, ,n Main Street, leaving a trail of blood:
~ thurman, Of the city Hospital, attended
Grown Crown and sent him to his home, orange
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-12-23
CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC.

On the afternoon of December
the seventeenth, Miss Marie Schro-
der, teacher of piano at the Con-
servatory of Music gave a very in
tereSting musical entertainment.
Miss Schroeder gave similar en-
tertainment at the close of the ses-
sion Of 1910. The students who took
part in that musical and who were
on the program Saturday afternoon,
showed marked progress in both
technique and expression. There
were six groups of contestants. The
prizes were awarded as follows:
First Contest: Miss Lucille Wood.
first prize; Miss Ruth Barrow, sec
ond prize.
Second Contest: Miss Eddie Alb
bitt, first prize; Miss Rebecca Rob
ertson, second prize.
Third Contest: Miss Masa Cobb.
first prize; Miss Mary Hardy, sec
ond prize
Fourth Contest: Miss Ruth Rob
inson, first prize; Miss Elizabeth
Cunningham, second prize; Miss
Bessie Chick. third prize.
Fifth Contest: Miss Magruda
Yanzey, first prize; Miss Willie
Harmon, second prize.
Sixth Contest: Miss Lorline
Moring. first prize; Miss Irma Rice,
second prize.
Misses Mary F. Barrow, Mary Boi-
leau. Jean Morris. Phillipa Spencer,
Judith Shumate, Marie o. Trevillian,
Princess Watkins and Agnes Wells
played piano solos. Each one of
hem did justice to themselves and
% their teacher
Refreshments were served as
usual
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-12-23
A FIERY
FAREWELL
A PYRoTECHNIC PARTING.
a Shooting Send Off, Or a Glaa
Goodbye.

A large number of the Normal
girls left for their respective homes
on the midnight train of Wednee-
day' and before leaving the young
men Of Farmville painted the heav-
ems red in their honor.
The popping. shooting. sky-rock-
eting serenade was indeed bril-
liant and impressive one The gilt
tering display took place in frons
OF the institution, the center of the
storm being at the base of the
monument.
For an hour or more the baby
squib and the baby-waker and thu
Illuminating and impressive rocket
united in rendering a pyrotecnia
programme of genuine grandure.
New stars We're made to shine
out In the heavens above and the
earth was made to tremble at the
touches Of the bursting Of the
Christmas artillery. The scens
was an impressive one. Criticism
has been made upon the courtesy
In that it was costly, involving the
expenditure Of some $50. whicA
was snuffed out in smoke and
sound.
But did not the fun give BIRTH
to innocent pleasure? Flowers coA
money, they soon fade and yet they
are bought. Cigars are not hsa
for the asking, and though they END
In smoke men continue to bur
them. The pleasures of the dance
are not donated and yet ION with
the dance" still rings out the worlE
Bazaars are but for an evening.
and who lamerts their costg The
entertainment of friends makes do
mands on the pocket-book, but the
of friends will con-
tinue 80 long as human hearts beat
d sympathy with other heart-beats.
Let the young have their fun.
md if it costs money the money -
made at honest work, and 1t is not
III made to buy meat and bread.
'armville is the home of cultured
nd considerate hospitality. and we
'ill continue to welcome the COM
ng and speed the parting guests"
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-12-23
RABIES IS L. IS THAN. COST.

The commercial value Of babies 4
less than cost. This statement is
contained in a bulletin issued by the
California State Board Of Health.
The document declares that the
cost Of the average child, from birth
TO the time it reaches the age Of
twenty, is s4,15O. and that the ac-
tual commercial value of the child
at the age of twenty is only $4,000,
a net less Of $3.50 on the twenty
years work.
It s.ases further that the average
citizen Of thirty has a commercial
value Of $4,000 made up Of $4,000
value and $4,000 earnings between
the ages of twenty and thirty, while
the total cost is only S1O.150.
And there are many 3O-year old
babies who would hardly bring the
price at auction, though "Cal"
Bliss conducted the sale.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-12-23
The FARMVILLE
TOBACCO MARKET
E.HE SEASON" NOT A PER-
FEET ONE.
Vet the Weed Has Been Handled
And Sales Have Greatly I'm
proved.

For the recent past general &C
tivity has prevailed in the ware
Aouse circles of Farmville. Buyers
have been on the alert, auctioneers
Aave caught on to new glibness OF
tongue, commission merchants have
had q new CLEAN Of eye and farm
ars have had Christmas money TO
spend. And when farmers spend
money Farmville merchants wear
genuine Taft smiles.
Burley day gave new thrill to
.he market, and Mr.. Joel Watkins,
Of AppomattOx, looked the personi-
hcation of cOntentment when he
received from the tobacco grown on
one acre a fraction over S20S.
Some farming does pay. Other
farmers have been getting over
f13 per hundred for dark tobacco,
making a good average on all grad
Is sold. The want of a good sea
sOD has had its effect upon the
Farmville market during the fall,
As it has upon all other markets of
the Safe. but the sales-season is
7ot over, and the history written
viii yet be satisfactory. The re-
port Of sales TO Dec. 18th. is as
follows:
Total sales for Aug. 1910 1926 /
Total sales for Sept, 1910 465.766 |
Total sales for Oct, 1910 95.557
Total sales for Nov. 1910 1O9,573
Total sales week ending
Dec. 16, 1910. o.. 551,15S
Previously reported for Dec.
1910. =. .. .... 366,51S
Total for season.. o.. .. 1,726,55S
H. H. Gillian. sec.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-12-23
STATE FEMALE NORMAL SCHOOL
VS.. MARY T.. BURGER AND
OTHERS.
Judge Hundley Decides Case in Fa-
vor OF The School.

The above case which was in.
stituted to condemn residential pro-
perty to public school uses, has
been decided by Judge Hundley in
favor Of the school. The case was
elaborately argued by Hon. r. E.
Byrd, for the school. and Mr.. Tins
ly Coleman for the defendants, when
Judg eHundley took time to rem
der his decision, which was deliv-
ed at an adjourned term of the
court.
The decision is an elaborate and
able one in which the law was care
fully and thoughtfully reviewed.
An appeal. it is said, will be TAX
en-. The arguments OF the attor-
neys engaged in the case are spok-
en- of as mastery and strong.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-12-23
TWO HENS WORTH S22. 900.
Eggs OF Either Mother or Dauyh-
ter Bring $50 apiece.

Winner over all others OF he
breed Lady Washington. a raver
black Orpington hen, worth $4,000
has only one of her kind as a riv-
al, her own daughter. Her off
spring is worth $4,000. Whenever
either chooses to do the common
place thing Of laying an egg that
egg is worth $25.
Both chickens are on exhibition
at the Fifth Annual Poultry Show
In Philadelphia. and were brought
from their home at Factoryville.
Pa, accompanied by two attendants.
and occupied a specially construct
ed coop in a specially reserved COM
partment.
"Alex" Cralle. ed" Wiltse. "Jno.
Stokes and Lewis" Paulett must
get the hustle on and go to raising
hens Of such value. It's waste of
time and labor to be raising dollar
hens. when ten thousand dollar
hens will eat no more. At least
send for one $25 egg, and investi-
gate the better paying business.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-12-23
SOYERS---ANDERSON.

A beautiful wedding around whicl
social interest centered yesterday
was that of Miss Maud Anderson. OF
Farmyille, Va, and Robert Frank
Soyers, of Richmond. Va, which
occurred in the afternoon at 4
O'Clock at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas Preston, on Oak street.
For the wedding the attractive
home was tastefully adorned with
tall palms, ferns and a variety of
potted plants, and brightly illuminat
ed with white candles, burning in
silver candelabra.
Preceding. the entrance of the
bridal party, Miss Patti Brown
sweetly sang Il Love You Truly"
by Carrie Jacobs Bond, and IF /
But Knew" by McNew. Miss Eli
zabeth McChesney presided at the
piano as accompanist, and also
played the wedding march from Lo-
hengrin.
Miss Bessie Anderson, Of Farm
vile, Va, a sister of the bride.
was maid of honor, and first TO en-
ter the drawing room. She was at
tired in lavender chiffon over messa-
line and carried a bouquet OF violets.
Little Emily Preston, the ring bear
er, in a dainty whitedress. came
next, carrying the ring on an i'm
mense white chrysanthemum. The
bride entered the drawing room on
The arm Of the groom where they /
we're met by Rev. Adolphus Kist- /
er, pastor of the Central Presbyter-
an Church. who read the solemn
service which united them
or life.
The bride was becomingly costum-
ID in gray travelling suit with hat
o match. and carried bfide roses.
The bride has during the four
ears she has spent in Bristol as
instructor in the Virginia public
chools, made a large number Of
1arm friends, many Of whom were
resent to witness the marriage
eremony.
Mr.. and Mrs. Soyers left on the 5
clock train for New, York and az
pr a visit there will make their fu-
ire home at Greensboro, n. c.,
here Mr.. soyers' headquarters will
e as a commercial traveller.
Mss Margaret Preston, Of ABB
lgdon, Va; Miss Nellie Preston, y,
Z Seven Mile Ford. Va; and Ben
'hns, of Farmville, Va, were the
lests from out-of-fown who attend
! the weddng.-Bristol Herald.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-12-23
Santa Claus Buying From Santa.


During the days when the lat,
DR.. Henry c. Alexander was pro.
fessor Of Union Theological Semin.
airy, then located at Hampden-Sid.
ney, his custom was on each re
turn of the Christmas time to leave
at the store then conducted by Mr..
w. f. Farrar, who was recognized
as the Santa Claus of Farmville. the
names OF some 100 children with di-
rections that appropriate presents
should be sent to each of them,
and this was done with due thought
and care. The good and generous
ma Of God never married, but was
a dear lover OF children, and all
children who knew him, loved him
tenderly, devotedly. He not only
remembered them at the glad sea-
son. but during the year went to
their homes and entertained them
as he only could.
He would go into the parlor, sA,h
or all the children of the home cir
Gle. lock the door and then for an
hour amuse and interest hem in
his own inimitable way. Many of
those children are now grown men
and women, and still carry in their
memories pleasant recollections of
this all-the-year-round and veritable
Santa Claus.
And Mr. Farrar lived and disi
imbu"d with the same gentle rra-
,ious and generous spirit. No child 4
ever went into his store who did
not leave carrying more of gilt
han Of purchase He seemed moro
.oncerned to give than to get. He
vas for a uumber Of years super
nteudent Of the Farmyille Presby-
erian sunaay School, and he never
'e't to tie discharge Of that sa-
red trust that his pockets were not
i'led with good things for the
hildren.
OF course he didn't-die rich, but
.e did leave rich legacy behind
i'm. Truly it may be said Of each
{ these noble men, "In as much as
e have done it to one of the least
e have done it unto me-"
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-12-23
DELIGHTFULLY."- ENTERTAIN.

Mrs Robert d. Miller gave an
entertainment on last Friday even
ing in honor of her Normal School
young ladies, with music. games and
dancing. The game of selliRg un-
claimed express was very much en-
joyed, and also the delightful sup
per.
The dancing room was beautiful
ly decorated in Christmas colors
of red, white and green. Those
present were: Misses Villa Monta-
que. Olivia Deisher, Hattie Noff-
singer, Rosebud Morse, Elizabeth
Wall. Virginia Paulett, Mary Wall
and Nellie Miller. Messrs. Frank
Wootton. Walter Burton. Johnson
Wootton. Burton Blanton, Eugene
Budd, Walter Barrow, Gray Pau
lett, G. P. Holt, of Farmville, and
Mr.. Leon Emmerich, of Richmond.
The chaperones were Mrs. R. d.
Miller, Mrs. Elfleta Farmer and Mrs
G. P. Holt
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-12-23
Death Of Mrs. Cora Phenix.

Crewe. Va. Dec. 21, 1910.
Mrs. Cora Phenix. widow of the
late Ptman Phenix, died a. her hom
in Crewe on last Sunday morning.
the 18th She had been complaining
for ten days, but her death was en-
tirely unexpected and great
shock to her family, of whom there
are two sons, Messrs. Herman and
Robert Phen'x, three daughters, MIRA
Claiborne Wilson, Mrs. Walter Car
den and Camilla Phenix Bob Phe-
nix was to have been married on
Tuesday and was preparing to leave
when his mother was stricken. Mi1
Mary Derr, his fiancee, of Martins
vile, came on at his request. 40
companied by her father and MrG
Mary H. Chappell. Of Farmyille, and
the ceremony was quietly perform
ed at the home Of Mrs. Geo. Rich
ardson Tuesday morning at \eleven
o'clock, by Rev. w. o. Rosser, %
the Baptist Church. An extensive
tour had been planned, but instead
they will remain here where they
will make their home.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-12-23
FROM The
OVERALL FACTORY
The FORCE HAS BEEN DOUBLED
Fingers And Machines Busy. Thf
Hum of The New Industry
Makes Music.

Since the Heralds last repor
from the overall factory, progress
has been the watch-word. Other
hands are busy at work and fifty
applications from others seeking
employment are on file. The pro-
duc' is piling UP in the storage
room and gives evidence of active
work.
The material and the makeup
show that the work is being well
done. The venture has passed the
experimental stage and EarmWlle is
already assured of an overall fac
tory that will command national re-
cognitioh. 1t should be remember
ed that all Of us should contribute
to the success of the enterprise.
Some of the workers have come
us from distance and should be
made to feel at home in Farmville
Two OF them brought a letter of
Introduction to the mem bers Of one
Of our churches, and have identi-
fled themselves with affairs spirit
ual as well as those which are tenn
poral. For each and every one
let's have the hand OF glad welcome.
Honorable work is a badge of
honor. and the girl who makes
living by honest toll is as worthy
of respect as my lady" who makes 4
music In the parlor.
This is the age of active industry
and the idler is at marked dis
count. In the human hive there
Is no room for drones. st. Paul
vas inspired when he wrote, "The
nan who doesn't work neither
should he eat" And this applies
o moman as we'll as to man.
Mr.. JOS. Homer. OF Kentucky, the
president Of the company, has been
N recent visit to the plant and
5 pleased with the prospects.
Farmville induced the coming of :
his new industry within its gates
nd will make good it's promise OF
ctive and earnest cooperation. {
With the new year there will be t
ew life and new and better re-
ults. )