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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-10-03
WOULD RATHER WALK
THAN HAVE STREET CARS
Residents of oMnuniem Avenue
Section Adopt Resolutions
Against Proposed Invasion.

A general protest against t.tc pro-
posed extension of street car lines into
the Monument avenue section was
voiced by several hundred residents
living along Hanover avenue and ada
cent streets
The residents held mass meeting
in the hall OF Richmond Academy Park
Avenue and Lombardg streets. Satur-
day night and adopted resolutions the
substance of which Was to the effect
that they would rather walk than have
street cars running by their homes.
A committee Of three headed by Mr.
William T. Dabney, was named to rep
resent the citizens in the coming fight
before the Council against the pro-
posed invasion Of the street car com :
panies,
4 copy of the resolutions adopted
will be sent to every councilman and
alderman,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-10-03
CHURCHILL WILL
REFORM PRISONS
Home Secretary Releases Prison
ers Undergoing Special
Punishment.

LONDON, Oct "A revolution in
the English penitentiary system that
will do away with solitary confne.
ment. the starvation of prisoners a. a
and other practices that
have made English ]ails a reproach.
IL foreshadowed to-day in an infor-
mai visit that Home Secretary Win
ston Churchill made t. the Pentonville
jail. Churchill had fong talks with
several of the prisoners. as result
OF which he liberated number ana
released four who we're undergoing
special punishments for various petty
infracttons of prison rules
Chufchill's act SURPRISED officialdom
He announced that he intends to 90
into the question OF prison
reform.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-10-03

Especial 10 The Richmond Virginian
HARRISONBGRG, VA. Oct. 81
Captain John Paul. one of the nomi-
nees for Congress for the Seventh
congressional district. fred the open
ing GIN Of his campaign At the Har-
risonburg Courthouse Saturday after
noon before a mass meeting of anti
organization Republicans. The speak
err reviewed the history OF the Re-
publican party In the nation ana pre-
dicted new era in the things po-
iitical for the Seventh district and
for the South. He praised TAFT and
Roosevelt and identified himself with
the progressive element OF the party
1t appears now that both Paul and
i.upton are going to make an ag-
gressive campaign against James
Hay. the incumbent and Democratic
nominee,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-10-03
OANv|lLE SHOWS
GREAT INCREASE
Assessments Of Border Line City
now $495,354.s6, Gain of Al
most 80 Per Cent.

Special to The Richmond Nirginian-)
DANViLLE. VA. October J.--The
new assessment of real estate in
Pittsylvania county, just completed
shows the total assessed valuation OF
lands and buildings In the four assess-
ment districts of the county to $4,S95.-
354.ss. compared with s3,sBI,4s9.si
Ave years age, an increase OF not quite
two millions or nearly so percent. The
first district, which includes Tunstafi
district. adjoining Danyiiie, shows the
largest valuation, $2156.16o The
valuation In that district alone shows
an increase of $1.26o. 600 in Ave years
This is chiefly due to the construction
Of the magnificent plant Of the Dan
River Power and Manufacturing Com
pans and the creation of the town Of
Schooifield adjoining this city. Other
districts show a gratifying norma, in
crease, however.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-10-03
Celebrates 7sth Birthday.

Especial to The Richmond Nirginian)
DANNiLLE, VA. Oct. 3.--The eele-
bration of the seventy sixth birthday
anniversary OF DIR. Rawley W Martin
at Chatham was the occasion for "A
pleasant and noteworthy gathering
Pr. Martin, who now practices his pro-
fession at LSnchhurg. formerly resided
at Chatham, Besides. being one of the
most distinguished physicians In Hir-
GINA. he was a gallant Confederate
officer attaining the rank of lieutenant
colonel and Distinguishing himself for
gallantry In the Gettysburg charge In
which he served with Pickett
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-10-03
1000 Attend Reunion.

Especial to The Richmond virginian. J
HARRISONBURG. VA. oct. 3d.
Nearly 5000 persons. including a
number VI Union veterans. attended
the Confederate reunion which was
held Tuesday and Wednesday al
Franklin. Pendleton county. w. Va.
Twelve Virginia regiments had repre-
sentattves present. Among tho speak
ers present were Hon. c. p. Jones,
OF Monterey. Va; Hon. h. fl. Hiner,
former candidate Tor Congress: Judge
X. w. Daily. OF the seventeenth II,
diciai district Of West virginia, and
DR.. J. A. Rood. The ladies' Dixie
Club" Was present In Inspiring num-
beers.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-10-03
PrracI,cs First Sermon.

Especial to The Richmond Virginianb
HARRISONRURG VA Oct a.
Rev. George f Cooke. Of Buchanan.
preached his first sermon al the Har-
risonhnrg Baptist church Sunday
morning as successor to Rev, ".
Topper Wingfiefd. who resigned to GO
to Lynchburg. Mr. Cooke is ma
tive of Pittsslvania county and grad
uated At Richmond College in 1898.
after holding charges at Essex Cor
louisville and Buchanan. Mr.. and
Mrs. Cooke, with the four children.
will occupy the new Baptist parson-
age recently erected on Newman ave
nue..
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-10-03
Memorial Services.

Especial to The Richmond Nirginiano
HEAT'HSNILLE. VA. Oct, 3.-At
Fairfields Methodist Protestant
church. in Northumberland county,
Sunday the dead roll of Fairhelds, At
ton and Liberty churches, Rev. ]. r
Massey. pastor. was called. a short
exhortation for each deceased mem
her has heard. the favorite hymns OF
the deceased being sung. The memo
rial service was unique. il being the
first of it's kind ever held in the coun-
~. The service was most interesting
and was largely attended by people
from the lower end of N1rthumber
land
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-10-03
eership win b furnished 70 new mem-

bership will be furnished 10 new menu
bers upon application.
All Of the public schools OF this
district opened for regular work Nom
day.
Professor w. w. Barnhart. of New
Hope. Wa, principal Of the Reedville
High school. arrived Thursday and
Will remain here until the new school
building is completed. Then he Will
assume his school duties for the conf
ing session.
Miss Sue T.. Covington. of Surprise
Hill. left here recently Via Norfolk
for Brunswick county. whittier she
goes to fili position as governess.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-10-03
ANNUAL INSPECTION
OF RICHMOND Blu S

The annual State Inspection of the
Richmond Light Infantry Blues will
take place Monday night at the Sixth
Street armory. This will end the
yearly tour of Colonel 10 Lane Stern,
inspector general of Virginia.
Under command Of Major f. W
Bowles. the battalion Will appear OH
the floor in fun dress uniform. and
it is expected. all members of this
organiza ton will be present
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-10-03
Hisrs-ORoark.

Especial to The Richmond virginian.
HARRlSONBURG. VA. October 8.
Mrs. Mary A. O'Roark. widow,
forty-three years Of age. became the
bride Saturday OF Michael Higgs, 4
Rockingham farmer, twenty-three
years old.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-10-03

or an increase Of. ~ per cent,
figure being unusually nigh. not
reason of increased cos; of operAttz
but on account OF large sums ANN
pria,eci to maintenance and impr0x
ment, ana
The net earnings of the read
thus, Sl.202.s3i. or a decrease fs
the net figure Of September. 1S09sASS
per cent. After dedueting tnes
ed charges and taxes, stirpiunS
s69asas remains. aFssS||
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-10-03
IMPROVEMENTS MADE
CUTTING DOWN EARNINGS

With 1851 miles OF road operated,
the Norfolk and Western Railway for
the month of Septemoef received s5-
l55.s33 in earnings, according to- the
statement just issued by Controller
Joseph w Coke. showing an increase
Of 2 per cent. over the earnings at
September, 1909.
Operating expenses were si,952.90 =
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-10-03
HERE Is A CHANCE FOR EVERYONE
$4,000 Paid in CASH PREMIUMS
In ,ltiition 10 redeemins nv WRITTEN

In .,.tiition 20 reeeeming my WRITTEN
SIGNATURES cus from YOCNGER'S
PACKAGE ROASTED COFFEES IN
one poued Packages: snd COUPONS
tseri~e NY srrs:tsn sieratarss 10 l. ,. 9 IA.
and pound Tin Packages at the rate
# one cant per pund, ! will pay in CASH
$4,000 to the consumers turning in Tie
largest number Of MY WRITTEN SIC
NATURES, OF COUPONS bssrias ny
Wetsen uencfsrss by January LIST 1911.
Distributed ~ foilows.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-10-03
SutYcrine F,om I,.nht.,er,.

Catiin E. Tyler. young son of Mr..
and Mrs. William l. Tyler, No. 42s
North Elm street. IL III with .diph-
liberia
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-10-03
rom nnNr.

H0A RUNT.
4 FOR RENT IN THE RICHMOND
virginian want Ads. win get you ,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-10-21
pOLICE COUHT I,ECORD.

Ogden. Oct. 2l.--Po1ice court on
Thursday was marked by no unusual
incident. there being the usual grind
Of DRINKS and other petty offenders
4 Oscar r. DIN pleaded not guilty to
the charge of disturbing the peace,
and In the absence of the arrestlng Of
ficer. he was held to answer to the
charge under Sc bonds.
Fl. Iarbet. John Hagen and John
Wolf all readily admitted the charge OF
drunkenness and were given the usual
sentence OF IS.
Tony Westfall, an Indian, was
charged with carrying a concealed wea-
pom without tho consent of the city
authorities. notwithstanding his de-
NAL OF the allegations made by Detec-
tive Ponder to the effect that the red
man had threatened to shoot up the
town, the court imposed a sentence OF
20 days.
John Hewett and Art Curtis two
men VINO have been under investigation
for the past few days In connection with
burglary in the business section Of
the city. We're formally charged with
vagrnncy. to which they entered pleas
OF not guilty. Their bonds were fixed
at s25 each until the attendance Of the
airesting officer can be had in court.
Detective Pender informed the court
that the men were undesirable charac-
ters. hut the judge Expressed desire
to hear the evidence before passing
sentence.
Ellen Harris. a colored woman. do
MED the charge of vagrancy. but the
court imposed a sentence Of 10 days.
John Branagan. Washnkee Indian,
who was unable to speak English, was
charged with drun1sennoss. and was
released on his own rccoEniznnce.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-10-21
HUNTSVILLE OBJECTS
TO CLAIM OF: BANK.
But Court Will Permit Hearing on
Suit for Sum OF
$4,000.

Ogden. Oct. 2l,-on behalf of A. j..
Anderson, Jr., and A. r.. Renstrom,
slgners Of the original petition for the
disincorporltion of Huntsville City,
Atty. N. j. Harris has fled petition
/ in the district court asking that the
claim OF the Utah National bank
amounting to about $4,000, be set aside
and not granted. The request Is made
on the ground that the claim Is not q
legal one inasmuch as 1t was not au-
thorized by the city officials prior to the
dIsincorporation. 1t is understood that
the banks claim Is q loan made to the
little Ogden valley metropolis about
three years ago. Atty. Arthur Pratt,
on behalf OF the bank, objected to tho
filing OF the petition, but the court al
lowed the instrument to go through In
regular order and the petition will be
heard as a motion on Nov. 5.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-10-21
HUNTINGTON.
.FEL0 NY CASE HEARD IN
SEVENTH DISTRICT COURT
Especial Correspondence.

Especial Correspondcnce)
Huntington. Utah, Oct. 15.-The dis
trlct court of the Seventh judicial dis
trict convened at castlednle on Nom
day, the 10th inst. Tho first day was
taken up with setting cases, hearing
minor motions, and empaneling a jury
TO try the case of the State OF Utah
vs.. Emery White and Joseph Stokes.
until 4 Friday noon, at which time tho
jury could not agree and were dis
charged. Thcreupon the district attor-'
ney asked to have the complaint dis
missed, which was granted. and the
defendants We're Immediately rearrest-
ed on the charge of carnal knowledge. &
The next case to be tried is that of
the State Of Utah vs.. Robert w. Hill.
felony. Hill is charged with driving
and shipping out of the state several
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-10-21
CASE AGAINST YOUNG
PETERSON DISMISSED

Ogden, Oct. 81. Clarence Peterson. a
young man OF IL years, was dismissed
by Judge Howell in the district court
on the charge of grand larceny, on the
motion OF Dist. Atty. N. ]. Harris. The
Peterson lad was charged with steal
ing horse from Thomas Wilson and
on being arraig1ed in court last week
lentered a plea of guilty. However, at
that time no made n statement to tho
effect that he found the animal on the
street and had tried to ind the owner.
\ Not being successful, the lad took the
horse into the 'iungles' on the banks
i,of sthe Weber river, where he carried
hay to 1t for several days before his
arrest. An investigation was made and
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-10-21
INTEREST DISPLAYED !.
IN UNIVERSITY FAIR
Great Exhibit OF Agricultural and
horticultural Products VIII
BE Shown.

Provo, Oct. 21.-Great Interest is
shown in the agricultural exhibit 10 be
given next month. commencing Nov.
10, under the auspices OF the B. Y. u.
Agricultural department at the unl-
yerslty. Specimens of fruit and grain
have already been received from re-.
mote parts Of the state. but the main
exhibits will be from Utah county
and central Utah. The exhibit Tasty
was great success. and this years
display will be bigger and better. A
feature connected with this fair is the
lectures in branches of agriculture.
horticulture, animal industry, etc..
delivered by professors of the uni
.yerSity,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-10-21
FIRM STAND TAKEN
BY JUVENILE COURT

Ogden, Oct. 21.-Juvenile Judge v. G..
Gtinnell has taken a determined stand
against allowing minors to frequent bill
Hard and pool rooms and cigar stands.
and has issued orders to have all such
Offenders brought into the Juvenile
court on Saturday afternoon. The Judge
also maintains that there nre q num-
Der OF young girls who stay out after
curfew hours and unless their parents
take prompt action, these children will
be picked up by the officers. Mr.. Gun
nell makes the statement that some OF
Z the moving picture houses arc allowing
minors to attend at night unaccorn-
panied by parents or guardian. Un-
less this practice Is stopped. prosecu-
lions will follow.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-10-21
WELLSYILLE.
PARTY IN. HONOR OF
ESTEEMED RESIDENT

Nellsville, Oct 1s,-on Oct. IL 1910, n
large number OF friends and relatives of
Hon. ". II. Maughan gathered mt his
home in honor Of his fiftieth birthday.
After partaking OF u bomnteous dinner,
the evening was spent with songs. rcci-
tations and speeches, Hon. P. NJ. Maushan
was the first speaker, and in behalf Of
all present. presented to Mr.. Vaughan
a beautiful leather covered rocker as a
small token of the love and esteem in
which, fo is held by his friends. Mr.:
Maughan responded In neat speech of
acceptance. thanking all present for the
splendid token and for their presence
hero. Flo bnde all welcome to his home
and said his only regret was that he
could not invite n great many more Of his
friends. Patriarch Robert Baxter left
his blessing upon III those present. About
II 40 pm. the parties returned to their
homes Wishing Mr.. Mrugllan many hap
Ply returns of the day. one and all say
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-10-21
WATER SYSTEM NOW
ENTIRELY INADEQUATE
Business Men Urge That Steps be TAX.
en- to Provide Better. Pro-
lection for City.
Especial Correspondence,)


Logan, Oct. 2O.-There was q meet
Ing of the city council last night at at
which committees representing the,
Boosters and a. c. Women's clubs
appeared and called to the attention u
the city the need OF better water f'l-
cilities. The source Of supply OF the
Logan city water mains is one of the
irrigating canals In which the city
owns an interest, and at the present
time all the water the city owns Is
used orBnearly SO and In addition to
that 1t is not properly protected from
impurities. Former Mayor EDWARDS
outlined a plan whereby the city was
to spend something more than 100000.
for carrying the mains into the river.
and building a big storage reservoir
IN Logan canyon. for all the water IN
this magnificent stream has been APP
propriated by tile farmers. With the
retirement of Mr.. Edwards. however.
the matter was allowed to drop until
last night. when the committees NAM
ed brought It up again. Or. A.
5syNidtsoe of the Agricultural college
was at the head of the delegation from
the Boosters and he made an address
in which he called the attention of the
council to the fact that II n fire were
10 break out IN inc man pu'iuihS "
the college the lack of pressure In the
mains there would prevent anything
being done to save the structure and
that once burned 1t might never be re-
built here. 1t is now impossible to
get water onto the roof Of tho college
or into the upper story. The council
decided to take up the matter again
In earnest, and to that end instructed
the waterworks and finance commit
~ oott at po q n tho pnSf
and plans for financing the PROPOSE.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-10-21
ACADEMY BAND BUYS
FINE NEW INSTRUMENTS

Ogden. Oct. 2l,At an expediture of
sl.500. the Weber. Academy band has
just purchased ten new Instruments and
the boys arc rejoicing over the new
.'wind-pipes." Professor e. w. Nichols,
leader of the school band and orches-
ira, Is responsible for the purchase,
he having worked increasingly In his
efforts to raise funds for this purpose.
The musical status OF the institution
is now greatly advanced and the band
promises some wonderful things DUR
ing the coming season.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-10-21
TRIED TO ROB OFFICER,
SAYS NOT GUILTY

Ogden, Oct. 2i.---John King, charged
with attempting to pick tho pocket OF
Special officer John Boutwell, ut the
fair grounds on Sept. 81. was arraigned
before Judge Howell and entered a plea
OF not guilty. The case will be heard
on Oct 90. King is alleged to- have.
thrust his hand into Bothwell's pocket
and was just In the act of taking the
lattc,ts purse. containing $40, when.
the act Wns discovered. -. {. !.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-10-21

carloads of stock belonging to other
people The stock were loaded at.
Thompson Springs and from there they.
were traced to- KANSAS City. A large
number Of witnesses are hero. Ii
Emery county Is Iasslng through, DIS
agreeable weather. It has ruined for
il Is doing a lot OF damage to I'M
threshed grain and lucern seed. AS It
is, the seed crop Is going to bring
In tens of thousands OF dollars to the
farmers OF this county this year. The
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-10-21

Ing that 1t was one OF the pleasantest
evenings of their lives.
liaslam left their homes Today to go to
l the British nission. "a purse of s1l2 each
WAS WAS given them by the people Of Wells
Yilie. 70 assist them while away.s They
go with the love and esteem OF all the
people of Wellsville. { "a
me farmers are busv getting In their
peets while the good weather lasts.
/. a. As erection draws near, candidates are
ANXIOUS TO get all the votes they, can, and
it looks as II tho election IN Cache coun-
w Is going to BIO pretty close this year.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-10-21
PLAI.III.NI!';I'CITY.5
.ESTlMABLE8 LADY
PASSES TO FINAL REST

Especial Correspondence
Plain City, Oct. 20-Mrs. Matilda
tr,olkinan. wife OF Peter Folkman, died
at her home iii Plain City today. She
has been III with stomach trouble for
several years. For three weeks she
mas been confined to her bed. Funeral
announcement Will be made later.
James Hunt Is seriously Ill with Leak
age OF the heart. His sons James and
Robert. of Baker city, Ore, are here.
Little hope is entertained for his re-
covery. n
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-10-21
=. v. CHAPIN,s TUNER.AL.

Provo, Dot. 21.-The speakers at the
funeral services over Luther ".
Chaplin. held yesterday in the Sixth
ward Westinghouse. were Elder James
Glove and Bishop Ralph Poulton.
Beautiful vocal selections were rem
dered by the ward choir. Members Of
the VIM. T. Sherman Post No. s, Of
ticiated rs pallbearers, and tho g. "A.
r. burial ritual was exemplihed at
the cemetery,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-10-21
OGDEN I,T,IEE,s.

Tho sugar fantory will distnbito
$l75,Ooo to beet growers on ti,a 18th OF
November. Checks amounting to sT5.-s
900 Wera recently Bsnt out,
Z Numerous rangers are arriving hcrs
TO take their annual course in forestry
training.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-10-21
one HAPPY COUPLE,

Ogden, Oct. 2l.-Hcber II. Bcus and
Sindla G. Child. both of Hooper, have
been granted Il marriage license by
County Clerk s. g. Dye.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-10-21
.WITNEssEs Fol, GIEpHnL.

Provo. Oct. Elm the care of tile
state VI. Heber Gledhill, the fol-
lowing witnesses residing In Amerl-:
can Fork have been subpoenaed for de-
PENDANT Mt the expense OF the state:
Earl Varney. Ray Ovnrd. Peter Soga-
don. and Stephen Anderson. The case
will be heard on the Gath.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-10-21
SUIT FOR DIVORCE.

Logan. Oct. e0-Frances T. Saxton
has filed suit In the district court for
divorce from Henry T. Saxton. alles-
ing failure to provide.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-10-21

1T was found that the boy had made
several inquiries regarding the lost ami
NAL. Dist. Atty. Harris stated that the
boy had promised to be good and at-
tend school, IL he was allowed his free
dom. e.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-10-21
PARENTS MEETING TONIGHT.

Provo. Oct. 21.--A parents meeting
will be held In the Maeser school this
evening. All parents OF pupils and
patrons of the school are invited to,
attend.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-10-21
SCHOOL DEDICATION,

Provo, Oct. 21.--superintendent OF
schools u. H. Dggertsen has gone TO
Pleasant View, Weber county, to at
tend the dedication OF the Pleasant
View school house.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-10-21

THOMAS-EGGERTsEN WEDDING.
Provo, Oct. 21.--A marriage license
has been issued to B. S. Eggertsen of
Provo and Annie NJ. Thomas OF Span.
1sh Fork.