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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-03-02
TAKES MATTER TO PRESIDENT.
Drownlow objects TO Giving Bristol
Postnnstership to Vlrglninn.

Especial to The Times Dspatch.l
Washington. D. c., March 1.---Repre-
sentative Brownlow, of Tennessee, has
taken the Bristol post office matter
TO the President, but Representative
Slemp does not anticipate serious trou-
BILE in having his man, Gaylord e.
GoodeIl, confirmed in the course of
time. While the Tennessee Republic
cans waged a factional war. the Vir-
ginians stole In and captured the plum.
1t Is argued, however, that the Old
Dominion portion of the twin city Is
entitled to the man BY reason Of a
majority of the citizenry, and the lions
share of the business enterprises.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-03-02
Flood Condition, in Ohio.

Cleveland. Ohio. March Fully
1000 people are homeless tonight in
Ohio as result of the food. which is
still sweeping over the State. AT
GAINESVILLE alone 1000 persons are re-
ported as having been driven from their
houses. The public buildings are
crowded with refugees. who are being
fed by the city authorities.
All business and traffic has ceased
at Warren, and to-day over 800 people
were rescued from their houses in
boats. several falling houses giving a
new horror to the situation.
While the Licking at zonesvilie has
commenced to recede, the Muskingum.
which is much the larger stream. is
still rising. and the crest OF the flood
there will not be reached until to-mor-
row.
An immense gorge has formed in the
river at Leavittsburg. and 1t is feared
that If 1t breaks it Will rush down up
on Warren with the most serious con-
sequences.
Along the whole valley OF the Great
Miami River. farm lands are inundated.
and scores of summer bungalows be-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-03-02
second Baptist Church Meetings.

On Sunday evening next evangelistic ser
vices VIII begin in the Second Baptist
Church. DR. W. r. L. Smith, the pastor,
will be assisted by Rev. W. L. Ball, pastor
of Tabernacle Baptist Church of Richmond.
DR.. Ball will come into the meetings on
Monday evening and continue TO the end.
The young people of the church and con-
grcgation arc expected to form a chorus
choir to lead the music.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-03-02
ARGUMENT BEGINS TODAY.
Hearing in Pnrsons-Saunders Confess
Case before House Committee.
[speciaI to The Times. DIspateh.l :,

Especial to The Times Dispatch
Washington. d. c., March Tine
argument in the Parsons-Saunders con-
test case will begin tomorrow before
the fun committee. Judge Saunders
will represent himself, and former
Governor A. j. Montague, j. III. Carrlco
and former senator ]. NJ. Thurston VIII
argue for Mr.. Parsons. Mr.. Montague.
1t was stated in press reports last
year, was to take part in the contro-
versy. but up to this time he has not
put in his appearance He was en-
gagged to make legal argument on
the constitutionality OF the case. and
will arrive here tonight.
This is the last phase OF the contro.
versy. A verdict should be reached
soon.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-03-02
Want Check Elnshcr.

Owen /. Hugh alias ", q. Reid, alias w.
G Rheny who Is wanted in Richmond for
the alleged passing OF worthless checks
has heen arrested in Athens, Ca The man
IS said 10 have cut vide swath In several
cities and lac is alleged TO have cauellt
several Richmond people in his tolls. Cap,
have hm brought here for trial after his
cases are concluded in GEORGIA,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-03-02
MONEY TO GRADE ROAD

Annexed Territory Fund Comes to Aid Of
Farmount Streets.
Tho Council Committee on Apportionment
OF the Bond Issue for the Annexed Terri
tory last night appropriated 5000 to grade
and gravel Broad Street Road from the
Boulevard to the new city limits. and $1,000
for street improvements in Paramount to
relieve existing conditions.
Aldermen Spence and Nielsen appeared be.
fore the committee asking funds for i'm
provenent OF Williamsburg Avenue. and
were told that there would be probable
balance to revert from funds already APP
portioned. and that that would be the next
point to be considered
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-03-02
COUNCIL COMMITTEES
Much ROuntlne Business Transacted by
Variety of Special Bodies.

There were brief meetings OF the Council
Committees or Printing and Claims, street
Cleaning and improvement OF the James
River last night payrolls and bills being
ordered paid in each case with but little
other business. The Committee on Finance
held an extended executive session in the
office OF the City Auditor for the purpose
OF reviewing certain reports and statements,
There were also several subcommittee in
session in various corners OF the City Hall.
The Committee on Cemeteries viii be in
session Tonight.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-03-02
cnunciatod and practced from tho
Foundation Of the party, over one huh

cnunciatod and practiced from tho
Foundation Of the party, over one h,tl-
bred years ago.
I'VE declare ourselves unaltcrably
opposed to the high protective tariff,
MS fosiered by the Republican party,
the prolific parent of trusts, mo-
nopolies and organizations IN restraint
OF trade. which have resulted In
stif1ing competition. assregatins
wealth in tho hands OF the few and
expressing the masses.
I'VE declare that the extravagant
administration of national affairs,
wasteful expenditure OF the peoples
money. fostering of great trusts and
,nonopolies In restraint 81 trade b., the
Republican party in 1he past. is d.
rectly responsible for the unequal dis
iribution of wealth in this country, and
that the safety and perpetuatioh of
free institutions, the preservation OF
the liberty and rights of the people,
absolutely demand the restoration OF
the Democratic party to control of the
national government.
I'VE denounce the recent so-called
revision of the tariff by the Republican
party as fraud upon the rights OF
the people, and distinct violation oil
the pledges made to the people prior
10 the recent presidential election, ana
we deplore the surrender OF the admin :
istration in its tariff policy to Aldrich
and Cannon. the high priests OF protee-
ton.
I'VE hereby pledge ourselves to re-
deem this district from Republican
misrule, and restore it to those whose
principles embodied in legislation VIII
work to the best interests of the peo-
~,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-03-02
DON / w ait

For spring TO come, but begin to build
up your system now by cleansing your
blood of those Impurities that have ac-
Icumuiated in II during The winter.
TO build up The system now will help
YOU through the sudden and extreme
changes of weather al this season and
Very likely save you from serious sick
Al uesS IHtGr
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-03-02
DELINQUENT LOTS SOLD
Land-Grabbers Take Long Chances on Their
Being Redeemed.

Being Redeemed.
Tho annual sale of delinquent land took
place al the City Hall yesterday a number
Of well known LAND era bbers" being In ovi
dence. AS usual the parcels went for much
below their asseSsed value, one speculator
purchasing rs many fifty Richmond lots
cor not more than 500. This purchaser was
Herbert r. Waldrop who bought in delin
auent lots in Clay and Henry wards. c. NJ.
End for about$io Mrs. Stokes, of 1910 Wjnder
Street, bid in lot for So, and j. GriNiths.
eolored. secured several lots for less than
While the sales look like the greatest bar
Gains-almost Ike giving the propertv
away-yet there Is a drawback. The pur-
CHASER must pay the back taxes which in
rome instances. have accumulated for years,
The delinquents allowed by law two
years 10 redeem the property sold before tho
ute given the purchaser becomes absolute.
deemed. and the land srabber" gets but 8
per cent interest on his outlay.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-03-02
THE WEATHER

Forecast: For VirGinin-UnsettIcd
weather and probably showers wednes-
day; Thursday, fnir, moderate variable
winds.
For North Carolinn-Thunder show
crs wednesday,; Thursday, fair, light
to moderate south winds, becoming
variable.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-03-02
Hoods Sarsaparilla

rs Tho medicine 10 take. II punhes the
blood and gives strength and yigor,
L Get il to-day IN usual liquid form or
.rrhocoiated tablets called sarsttabs. 100
doses 81
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-03-02
Iniurel in Trnln Wreck.

Colorado Springs, Col, March Ia
Colorado Midland passenger train ran
into an open switch at Green Noun
tain Falls to-day, colliding with a
light engine. Forty-two persons We're
slightly injured.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-03-02
InsenIl Ii. Hnrc.

Especial to The imes-Dispatch.1
Suffolk, Va, March 1.-Joseph ii.
Hare, seventy eight years old. died to-
day at his home near Box Elder.
widow and three daughters and four
sons survive him. This was the first
death in the family for forty-five
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-03-02
OBITUARY
Two Accidents In Week.

Howard Adams, young boy. who lives
a, 1918 cambridge street, Manchester had
his finger crushed in staying machine
in tho Johnson Paper Box Manufacturing
Company's building last night. The injury
was not serious. He was treated by DR..
Davis. OF the city ambulance corps This IL
the second accident he has suffered IN
week.
Mrs. A. C. Douglas died at her resi-
dence, on East Broad Street, Yesterday.
The funeral will take place this after
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-03-02
Edward Lewis.

Especial to The Times Dspatch.l
Heathsville, Va. March Edward
Lewis, of near Hendersons. died yes
terday. Funeral services will be con
Quoted by Rev. c. II. Williams. of the
Methodist Episcopal Church.
Major A. Myers.
Especial to The Times-Dispatch.1
Norfolk. Va. March 1.---Major A
at $40 O'Clock, at his home on Colonial
Avenue, Client. after brief Illness.
aged seventy-six years.
came to Norfolk shortly after the
War Between the States, In which
he participated as a Confederate. 10
was first in mercantile life here. but
for many years had represented the
Equitable. Life Insurance Company in
Norfolk. being at one time its man
ager here, and at the time of his
death Its special representative.
Major Myers was for several terms
General Assembly of the House OF
Delegates.
Mason. also knight Templar and
Mystic Shriner in that fraternity
was an honorary member of Owens
Lodge. "A. +. & A. NJ He was for
years very prominent member of
the Royal Arcanum, and was past
sommander of Pickett Buchanan
Camp. Confederate Veterans
Miss Maggie Myers. Mrs Henry C.
Watkins. Miss Rosa Myers Mrs. AL
bert II. Mowry. Henry u, Myers, Wal
ter Myers and DR.. George T. Myers
all OF Norfolk, except Mrs. Watkins
who is of Richmond. He was a mem
Der OF Christ Episcopal Church. where
the funeral Will occur on Thursday
afternoon.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-03-02
DEATHS

at 1855 a. NJ at her
late home, 20i5 East Broad, MRS
A. c. DOUGLAS.
We loved her; yes. we loved her;
But Jesus loved her more;
And He has sweetly called her
To yonder shining shore.
The golden gates were opened.
a gentle voice said. Come;
And with farewells unspoken
She calmly entered home.
Burial will take place at O'Clock
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.
at her residence
11o4 McDonough Street. Manchester
MRS. GERTIE w. NICHOLAS, wife
of Thomas L. Nicholas. in the thirty.
ninth year of her age.
Funeral THIS AFTERNOON at 3:3O
from Central NJ. z. Church. Inter
ment In HOLLYWOOD
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-03-02
POPULAR CLAMOR
FOR ARBITRATION
Continued From First Page.)


hood of Painters and Decorators have
Endorsed the general strike order. All
painters connected with the organiza.-
ton are instructed to stop work Sat-
urday morning unless the strike is set
tied by arbitration.
The labor unions having decided on
general strike unless the city takes
some step to force the company to
arbitrate. the sessions OF the Select
and Common Councils Thursday af-
ternoon are looked forward to with
interest II is considered almost GER
tain that some member Will bring forth
an arbitration resolution, but whether
the political organization In control
Will agree to take action cannot be
predicted.
State Senator James P. McNichol the
Republican leader of Philadelphia. and
William s. Ware, who stands next to
him in leadership, are in Florida, hav
ing left here with a party of friends
before the strike began. 1t is be-
lieved that Senator McNichol could
end the strike if he cared to interfere.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-03-02
The Convention Meets.

-rta convention met at noon, with
UPWARDS of a Thousand people IN inc
theatre. including large Delegations
from all the counties except Biahu'
Buchanan and Dickinson. each OF these
being represented by small oele-
CATION. A band discoursed surrins
music as the delegates assembled IN
Yhe Harmeling Theatre. The hopeful
feeling which had characterized the
delegates last night as they awaited
about the hotel Hobbies the coming OIL
Henry C. Stuart, had given away to
a feeling of disappointment, for as
the result of repeated conferences with
Mr.. stuart in the late hours or the night
he persisted in the view that he could
not think of accepting the nomination
under existing circumstances. de so
announced in the morning paper IN
response to the questioning of re-
porter.
But the Stuart sentiment would not
down. and when the convention as
aemhled the delegates would go wild
with applause at the mention of Mr.,
/ Stuarts name. He began TO realize
II that 1t was an earnest and sincere
demand that he should become the
III standard bearer of the party in tn,
coming campaign. AS the conventio,
proceeded the sentiment renewed 1t
Il self from time TO time. Finally, an
not long before the convention wa
ready to make nominations. Mr.. Stual
came TO the conclusion in his ow
mind that, despite his declaration ths
he could not accept the trust, he mu!
yield to the demand of his party. II
feeling was communicated to r. Tat
E Irvine, chairman of the convention
md Mr.. Irvine Immediately. followin
the report of the committee on resc
buttons. proceeded to place him /
nomination.
The convention organized by tn
election of r. Tate Irvine as temporal
chairman. and Frank Wysor, o
# Pulaski, as temporary chairman.
The temporary organization wa
u made permanent. and this was fol
II lowed by the naming of the only com
nittee deemed necessary-that o,
resolutions. This committee consist
ed of one member from each county
the delegation from each county max.
ing its own; choice.
This conlmittee Has as follows: Bris
tol City H. G. Peters; Bland w. G
Waddle; Buchanan, W. NJ Grimsley
Ii, Dlckenson, NJ L. Senter; Lee. Judge r
IA Z. Duncan; Pulaski, j. T. Wysor: Giles
5 E. s. Dennis; Russell, H. w. Fugate
# Washington, Captain Henry Fugate
# Scott, p p Carter; Smyth. B. +. Buch
anani Tazewell, D. W. Doak; Wise
General r. A. Ayers; gWythe. A. H
f Williams.
iii While awaiting the report Of thi
# committee the convention was ad
iI dressed by Judge N. p. Oglesby. o
Ill Bristol; Judge Fudge, of Wythevine
81 ana the band as means of keeping
81 the enthusiasm at high pitch, playet
gA Dixie"
The resolutions adopted were gener
# ally commented upon as being the mos
ss positive and denunciatory in their ma
ture that have been adopted by sim
liar convention in recent years. The,
a. signify that the party means to max
t the tariff in its relation to the hig
III cost of living The chief issue of tn
& campaign.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-03-02
!. FeelInr of triumph.


AS the delegates left for their homes
this evening. there was feeling o.
triumph among them During the fore
noon they had been downeast with the
suppression that Mr.. Stuart would NOT
accept the nomination. and aside from
him there appeared to be no dehnl.e
conclusion about a candidate. although
several men were prominently men
toned. any one of whom would have
made good race. 80, ,
The delegates went to their homes
feeling that with Mr.. Stuart as their
nominee they have chance 10 WIN
such as has not been presented IN .ne
district since the days when Judge
William F. Rhea led the party 10 We
tory repeatedly. A spirit OF detelilli,,a.
ton seemed to possess every ine st
~ the large delegation of earnest
democrats who composed the conven-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-03-02
Mrs. Hector Bnckhur.t.

Especial to Tho Times Dispatch.1
Charles City, Va, March 1.-The fu-
neral of Mrs. Hester Backhurst, wife
of j. F.. Backhurst, took place yester-
day at the Chapel Methodist Church.
Besides her husband she leaves three
small children. Mrs. Backhurst had
been i'll for some time. and her death
was due to nellagra.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-03-02
Mrs. j. y. WiIlinn,s.

ISpeCIaI TO The Tlmes-DlSpatCh.I
charlottesville, Va, March 1.-Mrs.
Amelie Louise Williams. wife of j. E.
Williams, of Keswick, this county,
died last night in this city. where she
had come for special treatment three
weeks ago. She was the daughter OF
the late William Payne, of Fluvanna
county, and was sixty years of age.
Besides her husband. she leaves five
chlldren-Mrs. Robert Lipsconlb. Mrs.
Hopkins and Miss Amelie Williams, OF
Covington; Valentine Williams, of
Newport News, and Miss Grace Will
ltams. of Keswlck. Two Of her
brothers, W. c, and A. D. Payne. re-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-03-02
s. -. SInw.

Falls Church. Va, March lis. B
Shaw, an aged resident Of the town
died Monday morning at his residence
here. He leaves a widow and one
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-03-02
John W. Neer.

John w. Neer.
l special to The Times Dispatch.1
LeespurG, Va, March John w.
Neer, Union veteran, died at his
nome in Martinsburg, w Va, aged
eishty-two years. He was q native
OF Loudoun county. brother Of the late
DaVla Neer and during the Civil War
served as scout in the Twenty-fourth
pennsylvania Infantry, under General
oohi w. Geary, while his brother was
IN the Confederate service, both be-
ing gallant soldiers. He is survived
by his wife and five sons.
Mrs William ii. Brown.
special 10 The Times Dispatch. 1
Leesburg, Va, March 1,--Nrs. Brown,
wlfe or William r. Brown, died at her
nome near Hamilton, on Friday night.
ohe was Miss Nichols, of a proml-
nehL FAMILY of this county. Her hus-
panu and one daughter survive.
airs. Sarah G. Payne.
y, es thGnal to The Times-D ispatch.1
Leesou's' Va, March 1.-Mrs Sarah
Catherine Payne, Wife OF Bernard
Payhe' or Round Hill, this county, died
az ne' nome in that place, aged sixty
seats' she Is survived by her hus-
paio ana several children.
Mrs' susan NJ. I<idwell.
7 aaseenrd! " ihe TimeS- DlSpltCh.l &
-eespurs' Va March 1,--Mrs. Susan
Marta hldweil, widow of John Kid
well, aied at her home, near Leesburg
aseu e'ghty-hve years. She Is SUR
NlNeu ny Two sons-,Robert and Rich
ara hldWell, of Leesburg, and one
aaushter Mrs Robert TIerndon, of
ms nus town Interment was In Union
Ge'''eteFy' Rev, Mr.. Moffett ofilciating
eeorSc w. Allen.
wsSdnnesch,al TO The Times- Dispatch.l
J" Allen died suddenly at his home
IN huntsville township saturday morn,
| lns, aged siXty-one wears He was
aua,'ns wood when he fell to the
Asto'ia and died Instantly, The, puria!
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-03-02

low Dayton are in danger OF destruc-
ton.
The railway bridge at youngstown Is
IN imminent danger on account OF a
vast mass of ice which is pressing
against its piers and momcntarily in-
creas!ng in volume.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-03-02

Cut on His Thumb.
While cutting wood yesterday evening for
tho supper Are c.. W. Mitchell, colored. OF
200 Beech Street. let the hatphet slip and
cut OFF his left thumb. He was treated by
Dr. Davis OF the city ambulance corps.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-03-02
ME-. Mary a. HnrdInE.

!
Especial to Tho Times Dispatch.1.
fredericksburg, Va, March MRS.
Mary A. Harding died yesterday at
her home in Stafford county after q
brief illness, aged eighty-fve years.
She is survived by five children.
John II. ScabriEht.
Especial to The Times Dispatch.1
Winchester, Va. MARCH, John I'll.
Seabright died to-day, aged eighty
three years. He was a native of Win
chester, and unmarried. During the
Civil War he served with Company A.,
Maryland Rifles, in Stonewall Brigade
One brother Sneeden S Seabright, and
nephew, Stewart a. Seabright, sur
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-03-02
was at Rocky Mount Church yesterday
IrrDnk X. NfOntelrO.

Especial to The mes-Dlspatch.J
Maldens, Va, March 1.--Frank e.
Monteiro died ut his residence at san
dy Hook sunday morning at o'clock
after an illness OF ten days with
pneumonia. The funeral took place
Tuesday at 1 o'clock In the family
cemetery,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-03-02

Burial will take place at O'Clock
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-07-28
TO NEW MEXICO AND ARIZONA:
DON'T ASK TOO MUCH

Phoenix dispatch says that the working people of the
state of Arizona want to rule the roost 1t goes with
out saying that the corporations expect to do so.
1t is to be hoped that the workers will win. But they
should mix brains with their agitation and while wise
serpents they should nearly doveke in harmless
possible.
Their constitution, like that of New Mexico must run
the gauntlet at Washington For one ordeal it must be
approved by William Howard Taft. Mr. Taft has in the
Oklahoma episode set himself strongly against democratic
constitutions.
The people of Arizona and New Mexico should draw
their constitutions simply and plainly democratic that
when Mr. Taft refuses to approve either or both of them
he will be put clearly in the position of opposing democ-
racy and the rule Of the people He should be given
advantage in the introduction of things however good
which can be sneered off as isms" The ISSUE if is
made, should be plain, simple and clear cut
Universal suffrage may we'll go n--for Mr.. Taft will
have the hardhood to withhold approval that
account Universal suffrage too clearly where
it has been tried and he will not to offend the women
voters of the universal suffrage states
Amendment of the constitution by ority vote of the
peopethat should 60 in. 1t will be bitter pill for Mr.
Taft but it should be administered So should the init
alive the referendum and the recall These democratic
essentials And there If may presume to advise, we
should stop.
The dispatches state that house Legislature pro-
posed that the state to the right to into bust
ness that it shall have the right to seize the property Of
people alone and not the courts shall have the right to
declare laws unconstitutional that there shall be strong
anti-injunction provisions, and the like
Well and good Many of these things good. Some
of them debatabe Doubtless the people of Arizona
and New Mexico the best judges of what they want.
If it suits them it suits
But isn't the first step to get into the union and take
the sovere gnty of the stae'
With easily amended constitution providing for the
initiative the referendum and the recall the constitution
can be made at will after statehood is gained Why
put things in that will enable the Washington ring to
shout Socialism and 'Anarchyl" and ConfiscatOn!''
plausbly and convncnglyf