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Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1910-12-01
Copyright 1910, by W. @. Chapman.
Copyright In Great Britain.
SYNOPSIS.


Archibald Terhune. popular and in
dolent young bachelor OF London, re-
ceives news that he has been made helr
to the estate of his Aunt Georgiana, with
an income OF $4,000 year, on condluon
within ten days. Failing to do so the
legacy will go to a third cousin in Amer
lea The story opens at Castle WyckoIL,
where Lord Vincent and his wife, frlenus
Of Terhune, are discussing plans to nnd
him wife within the prescribed time. II
seems that Lady Vincent is one of seven
persons named Agatha all close glrlnood
chums. She decides to invite two OF them
to the castle and have Archie there ere. as as
one OF the guests. Agatha Sixth strikes
Archie as n handpainted beauty. Agatha
First Is breezy American girl Lazy
Vincent tells her husband that Agatha
Sixth already cares for Archie. He gains
from Agatha Sixth the admission that
she cares for him, but will require a
months time fully to make up her mlnd'
Agatha First, neglected by Terhune; re-
days of the precious time have passed
when Terhune is called to London on
business Agatha First, on the plea OF
trip planned by the Vincents. Later they
see Agatha First picking flowers with
strange man. The Vincents discuss
Agatha's seeming duplicity. The follow
old convent. Terhune continues his at
tentions to Agatha Sixth. Then suddenly
he transfers his attentions to Agatha
First. Vincent scores him for his appar-
emit fickleness The last evening of the
time allotted In which to become engaged
arrives. The following day Solicitor Burns
will arrive from London, and the Vim
cents are anxious to consummate the en-
gagement. Vincent discovers Agatha
First and a man with his arm around
her waist. Vincent decides that the man
must be Terhune. The next morning Ter
hume and Agatha First are very friendly
at the breakfast table, while Agatha
Sixth seems somewhat displeased. Solicit
tor Burns arrives. The Vincents are
anxious. In an interview of Vincent and
his wife the latter cries in desperation
over the puzzling condition OF AFFAIRS.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1910-12-01
Troy to Buy Electricity.

Two towns in northeast Kansas are
soon to add electric lights to their
list of modern conveniences. Troy.
Doniphan county, will be supplied
with electricity from the plant of the
Atchison Light company by the first
Of December. Wetmore, in Nemaha
county, recently opened bids for the
erection and Installation of a munic-
ipal electrict light plant.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1910-12-01
Iron ore Near salIna.

A composition said to be ore contain
ing iron, lead and zinc was found
about 100 feet below the surface of the
Elmer Headquist and Gust Pilburg
farms, eight miles west of Salina. 1t
is said to be in paying quantities and
there is considerable excitement
among the farmers of that neighbor-
hood. Two men from Denver, who
made the discovery, offered a large
price for the farms but the offers were
declined.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1910-12-01
Abilene to Have Paved Streets,

The Union Pacific has objected to
the paving of Second street in abb
lene, part of which is on its right Of
way, but when this is adjusted the
work of paving the entire business
district will be completed. It will
give the city its first paved streets.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1910-12-01
Kansas Police chlefs TO Maet.

The chiefs Of police and the town
marshals of Kansas will meet in
Wichita in the Christmas holidays to
discuss the best method of keeping
down the liquor law violations in
Kansas. 1t will be the first meeting
of the kind to be held in this state.
Crime of all sorts will be discussed
and preventive measures will be sug-
gested. =
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1910-12-01
stafford Notes Ronda.

At the election in Stafford to vote
bonds of $4,000 to complete the
water works system and $4,000 to
purchase an electric light system
both propositions carried by a good
majority.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1910-12-01
Early Kansas Settler Dead.

John Ateyo, for 40 years resident
Of Emporia, is dead. He was born in
Bridgewater, England, and came to
America at the age of 81. settling in
jacksonville, III.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1910-12-01
Clay Center Library site Purchased

SiAy NSHtoT Library oIte TuTcna0oos
The corner lots at Sixth street and
Lincoln avenue, block from the cor
ner where the new postoffice building
is to be located, have been bought
by the women of Clay Center assist
ed by the men, on which will be To-
Gated Carnegie library and the club
house of the women's league Of this
city.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1910-12-01
Listen to This.

Little Phyllis was at concert. The
leader raped and the buzz Of con-
versation ceased. "Oh, mamma" ex-
claimed Phyllis, "just listen to the
hushl"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-21
rain PREVENTS
VETERANS PARADE.
Especial to The Times Dispatch.l

Especial to The Times DispatchI
Norfolk. Va, October 2o.-Drippina
skies and chilly northwesterly breeze
threw an oifectual wet blanket over
Ithe proceedings OF the last day OF the
Confederate Reunion. and the paraoe.
which had been planned to end the
celebration in blaze OF martial dis.
play, was practically abandoned.
The procession had been scheduled
TO leave Commercial Place at 10 O'Clock.
to march mile. Instead the thin. gray
line marched at II clock and pro-
ceeded directly to the steamer Mary
land, at the New York, Philadelphia
and Norfolk line wharf. to embark for
a joy ride around the harbor. Tho
parade was small. but 1t made up IN
enthusiasm what 1t lacked in numbers
The threa .ening clouds had partially
rolled away by II o'clock, and the more
hardy veterans, With the Spanish
American Veterans, two bands and the
icons of Veterans and Confederate
l'CAoirs assembled at the Confederate
blonument
The Dugle and drum corps from the
receiving ship Franklin got busy. and
the sidewalks lined with people
waiting for the parade to begin. Tine
grand marshal. II. c. Hoggard, an
nounced the original program had been
changed, and that the line Of march
would be directly to the wharf.
at 4 o'clock this afternoon tbs
Grand Camp met for brief closing
Isession, with Captain W. c. Whittle.
OF Pickett buchanan Camp. the newly
elected grand. commander. presiding.
After hearing the report of the finance
committee and disposing of.the rem
nants of the routine business, the
Grand Camp adjourned to meet in
Newport News n ext year.
A trip around the harbor and grand
ball to the sponsors and maids or
nonor this evening closeu the enter
ltainment feaures.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-21
JUDGE WILL GIVE
DECISION MONDAY
Argument in Insurance Cases at
Newport News Con-
GUIDED.
Especial to The Times-D!spatch.l

Especial to The Tin1es-Dispatch.
Newport News Va. October 2o.-Ar-
gument on a demurrer and motion to
quash the warrants in the case OF the
Commonwealth against a. B. Andrews
and others, officers and members OF the
Southeastern Underwriters Associa-
ton. was concluded in the Corporation
Court tonight, and Judge Barham took
the questions under adcisement He
will give his decision Monday morn
ing. and the twenty-three defendants
have been granted permission to come
and go at will until that time.
The argument began Monday after.
noon and lasted three and half days
all seven of the attorneys engaged in
the case speaking
When Judge Barham rules upon the
demurrer and motion to quash he prac-
tically Will have passed upon, all the
law in the case. II he sustains the
contentious of the defendants the pro-
ceedings will be at an end. but IL he
oserrules their contentious the facts
only will. have to be dealt with.
The defendants are charged with
t.,lawfully conspiring to.fx and con-
troll the rates of fire insurance in this
city The prosecution was instituted
by Commonwealth's Attorney G C..
Berkeley, after the Underwriters AS
ISOLATION had added a 10iper cent PEN
atty to local rates on account Of the
action of the City Council III raising
the license tax on insurance compa-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-21
AROUND THE HOTELS

Bayless, Glen Allen; c. 4. Coleman,
Blackstone: Henry X. Field. Aiexan-
dria; DR.. Brewer, Singer Glen; K. cat
lett, Lexington: w. f. Cox, Norfolk;
DR.. and Mrs. B. L. Phillips, Mineral
Mr. and Mrs. NJ. B. Williams, Cape
Charles: George E: Smith, Renoootni
r. D. Harwood, Newport News; MI
and Mrs. 7. s. Brickhouse. Newport
News: J. T. Engle, Buena Vista; K. T.
Griffith. Winchester: w. w. Lee, WIN
chester. T. A. Chick, Farmville.
Park-H r. Hayes, Virginia: ID. U
Rooney, Victory; j. " French, Nir-
ginia.
Richmond-Mr. and Mrs. r. W.
Rhodes. Virginia: w. 7. Shields. Lex
ington; j. NJ Terrell, Essex county
Mr.. and Mrs. r. II. Phipps, Marion,
Otto F. Russew, Roan9Ke. NE. ana
Mrs. c. E. Short. Petersburg.
Gilbert-James Henderson. Black
stone; Mr.. and Mrs. r. Z. Defrees. Re-
lance; l. F. Hansbrough, Warrenton
lanes AZ Pierce. Bristol a. v. smith.
Virginia.
sprinsst Charles G. Osborne, Hanover;
George E. Harr. Hanover; T. G Pool.
Virginia; NJ. r. Edwards. Virginia;
Theodore B. Shackford. Lynchburg; a,
r. Waggoner. E. C. Waggoner, y. I,
Waggoner, p. e. WaGgoner. u NJ
Waggoner, Virginia; Mr.. and Mrs. j.. II.
SHUT. stanton; D. E Leonard, cri-
Henne Waynesboro: Mrs. Charles Z,
Conner, Waynesboro; Mrs. William
SNYDER and son. Stanton.
Dayis-G W. r. Beadles. Glendale;
Mr.. and Mrs. w. G. Gillespie, Char
.lotte.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-21
LEAGUE FRANCHISE.
NAYCHANGEHANDS
New Association to Be Formed
in Lynchburg to Manage
Baseball.
Especial to The Times-Dispatch.1

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Lynchburg, Va, October 2o.---Real-
izing that an open association Is more
preferable to the close one now own
ing and operating the Lynchburg fran
chise in the Virginia League, the d.
rectors of the old association have
issued a call 10 The lovers OF sport OF
the city for a general meeting atlthe
Y. M. c. A. next Monday night, to take
steps looking to the formation OF
general association to take over the
baseball franchise and to foster all
local sports in the future.
The directors of the old association
are DESTROYS OF having 1t understood
that this Is not move to unload on
the baseball-loving contingent OF the
city but. to give more of them cnance.
to have a voice in the aTalrs OF the
baseball team and by this means
create greater interest In the city
in baseball than there mas been In the
past.
The association owes debts, but II
Is going to take care of these, With
out asking the fans to help PROVIDE
the cost OF baseball, since the iran
chise was purchased from j. j. Grim
in July, 1908 The franchise VIII pc
offered to the new association al
price to be agreed upon by repIesen-
tatives of both organizations, nut tnis
will not be sufficient to liquidate the
debts of the old association. Ihere.
fore, 1t will be necessary Tor the olu
stockholders to go down in their pock.
cts in order to straighten aHalrs oat
and allow the old to wind up It's az
fairs free of debt.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-21
Positive hatred of ANYTHING

Positive hatred of anything APP
preaching demagoguery. and the abil-
fty to approach any proposition with
an open and unbiased mind. are the
two characteristics which have i'm
pressed themselves most prominently
or me in connection with Senator Hol-
land said a well-known Virginia
Democrat in the city last night. He
has served in the Legislature with
knows him well.
The Senator" he continued. "is alb
solutely fair and he pays no atten-
ton to popular clamor If 1t goes count
ter to his settled Judgment Take, for
Instance, his vote on the Strobe bill
regarding Statewide prohibition. His
entire senatorial district was dry and
probably no man in the Senate was
under greater pressure to vote for the
gardless of his own political future.
The public. which is fair when un-
swayed by passion, inevitably realizes
and admires this quality in any man.
and l am glad that within just few
months he has demonstrated this quail
ity in the people of his senatorial dis
tr!ct, which gave him a practically
unanimous vote in last weeks prima-
ries
influence his colleagues. He does this
not BY any snowy effect. but because
OF his unfailing courtesy. his earnest
ness, his hard work on committees.
and his undertaking fairness, Take my
word for it, these qualities will have
their effect in Congress-
VirSininns ut the Hotels.
Murphys-F. H. 4LaBaume. Roanoke;
J. w Clinedinst New Market; l.. a.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-21
IN POLICE COURT
Case Against yhsbrcw. Continued I'm
til Next Tuesday.

F, j. Whybrew. accused OF obtaining
S4S0 from j., ID. Rogers under false
pretenses, was arraigned in the Police
Court yesterday morning. The case
was continued to October %. Why
brew was bailed before Judge Witt, OF
the Hastings Court In the sum of ST.
600, with his mother as his surety:
Whybrew has employed counsel. and
says that there Is nothing In the
charges made against him: that his
transactions with Rogers have. been in
the nature of legitimate business,
The case OF Marie Coles and Della
Robinson, charged with stealing Jew
elry and clothes to the value OF sos
from j, A. Dickerson, was continued
to November 10. D
Charles Jones was placed under $500
security for one year on the charge
of stealing horse and wagon valued
at $500 from Alvin Norris. Jones's de-
Tense was that he was carrying a
heavy load of tools and also some
liGuor and got in the wagon to rest.
When he woke the horse had walked
off with him, He had no intention, he
said. OF taking anybody's rig.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-21
South Richmond Bureau,
The Times-Dispatch.

llU3 Hull street
Condemnation proceedings against
the Lumpkin properly. which the city
rs hoping to include in the new parS
. pc made of he courthouse green
vas instituted in Hastings Court, Part
q, yesterday morning.
cara w. Lumpkin Lula c. L,unpktr.
william w. Lumpkin, Robert f.. H. L.
anq "A. D. Lumpkin are the persons
interested. The park. which WIN be
a beautiful one and the first in the
history OF Manchester" is awaiting
the order for the removal of the nre
department and the police station
rms will be started as soop as the
new hre house and quarters for the
Pollce Department have been provided
II Is also possible that this new
park will be given over as play
ground for children A few days ago
the director of the Dixie Athletic AS
10 get permission to turn the proposed
park into an athletic field, with appa-
ratus of all kind for outdoor exercise
Like Plan Elsewhere.
such plan has come in vogue IN
IN South Richmond Is looked upon
tayorably by many citizens. The pres
ent Y. N c. A. here, although greatly
enlarged of late, affords small space
for athletics. and none for outdoor ex-
late, but no property large enough
can be found for even one court.
The park, when finished, Will be one
of which any community should be
proud. The situation and surround
ings are IDEAL Even now nightly can
be heard the glad voices of children
beneath the spacious shaded trees
Every citizen spoken to has been en-
thusiastic for such resting place, and
many have often regretted the tact
that old ]: 'Manchester" never realized
what has >alwa US been considered al
most ai'netessity
Big Sporting Item.
Several days before the series be-
tween the Athletics and the Cubs was
started. an enthusiastic believer in the
Quakers exclaimed: i've bet largely
on the Athletics, not from sentiment
but from careful sizing up of the
two teams. | fully expect the Atm
letics 10 take the series with ease. ana
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-21
DOESN'T BELIEVE
SUIC|DE: STORY
Widow Of Clifford Smith De-
clares That She Did Not
Neglect Him.

So many conflicting reports have
been circulated in South Richmond in
regard to the recent suicide of Clifford
Smith that his widow, Mrs. Mollie
Smith. gave out a statement yesterday
denying neglect on her part in calling
a physician. Her statement. addressed
ITO whom 1t may concern" follows
AS serious statements have been
made in the newspapers in reference to
the death of my husband. Clifford
Smith, ! desire to say there was no
neglect upon my part in calling in med
ical aid when | realized his condition
He came home on Saturday afternoon
as he usually did, under the influence
OF liquor, and, as it was his CUSTOM
went out in the yard and went to sleep,
as he usually did when in that condi-
ton.
Il was ignorant of his having taken
any drug and supposed that when he
awoke he would be all right, and when
found that he did not at once sent
for physician, and all was done for
him that medical skill could do, and
there is no blame to be attached to
any one. do not believe that my hus-
band took any drug with suicidal in
tent"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-21
TRADE REPORT

Bradstreet's Saturday will say Cor
Richmond and vicinity:
Trade conditions are irregular, some
lines showing activity, While olnera
are quiet; however, on q Whole. tha
tendency is toward improvement as
the fall season advances. A falling
OFF in building and construction Work
has decreased the demand fer lumber.
and this line is dull. Manufacturers
OF trunks, bags and leather goods are
active the same may be sud CT har-
ness and saddlery. Wholesale dry
goods dealers report fair orders, but
IN this and other lines solo an long
period r. terms the tendency of conserve
1--WE buying is y eatllrt. orders p lar ed
being less in volume than IS customs
airy at this season. Produce is in fair
demand. a slight decrease in ne price
Of provisions has stimulated buying.
Continued favorable rerorts CT the
cotton crop in North Carolina are re-
ceived. and with continued favorable
weather for picking. the crop Will
average a better yield than that of last
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-21
ESCAPES JAIL TERM

Mary Joseph Won't Go There Because
of Ill. Health.
In the Hastings Court YESTERDAY
Mary Joseph, convicted in the Police
Court of selling whiskey without Il,
$500 Her physician explained to the
Judge that she would be physically I'M
able to stand O. jail sentence, SO she
was let off with the fine and required
to give security in the sum OF $500
for one year.
Charles Lecost. colored, charged with
housebreaking, was sentenced to one
year and was sent to the roads.
William Franklin, colored, charged
ed Of assault and battery and given
four months
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-21
CHARTERS ISSUED

the State Corporation Commission to
the following concerns:
Peters Distributing Company (IncD,-
Richmond, Va. Incorporators ]. II.
Peters, president, Culpeper, Va: n C..
mond; H. B. Flippen. Richmond. Capt.
tai: Maximum, $4,000: minimum, ST.
600. Object: Liquor business.
Jefferson Loan Society Qnc). Nor
president, Philadelphia. Pa.:C. H Con-
solyo, vice. president. Norfolk: Willard
e. Cook. secretary and treasurer, Nor
folk: Harry x. Wolcott. Norfolk, Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-21
pAHns BODY RECOVERED.
Remnlns of Actor Who Lost Life n
Wrightsville Washed Ashore.

Especial to The TimesD ispatch.]
Wilmington. n. c., October 2O,--The
body OF Robert Barton Pahr. the young
actor of the Tom Dixon Company who
was drowned at Wrightsville Beach
last Sunday, was found this morning
at Myrtle Grove Sound, between two
and three miles from the scene OF the
tragedy. The body was washed to-
wards the shore by high tide, and pull
ed out by two fishermen. who hap
pened to see it. The body was badly
mutilated.
The remains We're prepared for
burial here and shipped to the home
of the young mans parents in Balt-
more tonight.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-21
WEST LIKELY TO
SUCCEED HOLLAND
Suffolk Man Mentioned for State
Senate in Next Summers
Primaries.

Since the nomination of Senator Hol-
land for Congress. which viii prevent
his candidacy for reelection to the
state Senate. 1T is believed both in
suffolk and in Richmond that Colonel
]. T.. West, now the member of the
House of Delegates from Nansemond
county, will be his successor.
Colonel West was prominently mem
toned for the congressional nomina-
ton at the time a new primary was
ordered in the Second District, but de-
termined instead TO support, his friend
Senator Holland. He fought hard for
the latter's success throughout the
convention, being one OF its active
members
last winter Colonel West was aggres-
sive in several directions. He intro
duced and earnestly advocated the pas
sage of bill legalizing primaries,
which was, however, defeated. He was
co-patron of the bill providing for the
examination and analysis of agricul-
tural seeds, which is now a law.
One bill which he then and now re-
CARDS as covering a most important
problem he succeeded in getting favor
ably reported from the committee, but
1t died on the calendar. This was in
tended 10 be the opening wedge of the
night on the fee system although it
was mild in effect, merely requiring
officers whose income is in whole or III
part from fees TO keep a record Of all
amounts received. open to public IN
spection, so that the people might
know how much money their officers
were getting from positions TO which
they had been elected by the citizens
The district is composed of the coun-
ties of Nansemond, Isle of Wight and
Southampton and the city OF Suffolk.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-21
Economic Club Organized.

TSpecial to The Tlmes-DlspatcH.I
Harrisonburg, Va, october 2o-lhe
Economic Club was organized tonight,
with a membership comprising Harrl-
sonburg ministers, lawyers. bankers,
educators. business men ana otne.
two dozen lectures will be delVered
during the fall and winter BY the
members of the club. The subjects
embrace economic, political, socloiosl-
cal and industrial problems OF present
day interest.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-21
BuildlnE Permits

nuliaing ana repair permits We're
issued YESTERDAY as follows:
~, h. HarWood, TO erect one-story
oricK garage on the north side Of
Avenue betw n Allison ana
aSalson streets, In rear, to cost s675,
-. Luke's Penny Savings Bank. To-
erect q three-story brick hank build.
ing on the south side Of Marshall
street corner of First. to cost sl4ooo
Mary q, Lee, to repair a frame store
sol East Broad Street, rebuilding rear
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-21
Fire Destroys Dwelling.

Especial to The Times Dispatch.I
Harrsonburg, Va, October 2O-Fire
resulting from an exploding lamp de-
stroyed the six-room dwelling OF Mr.
and Mrs Henry Wood, near Spring
Creek, rockingham county, Tuesday
night, and now parents and seven
children the oldest fourteen, are left
homeless and penniless.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-21
CInrk-MnyO.

Especial to The Times-Dispatcn;J
Charlottesville, Va, October ID.
Eugene Clark managing editor OF me
Raieigh. n. c., Evening Times. and
Miss Allie Florence Mayo, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. w. j. Mayo. OF this
city. were married last night at the
home of w H. Bishop. There We're
no attendants, the ceremony pelns
Witnessed by only few intimate
friends and relatives. The Rev. Fur
man Fl. Martin, d. D., pastor of the
First Baptist Church otticiated. I'M
mediately after the ceremony MI. and
train for Washington and other North
ern cities
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-21
,111inler In Salisbury.

Especial to The Times Dispatch.l
Salisbury, n. c., October 2o.-Repre-
sentative Duncan McIiinle-- Republl-
can. of California. made a campaign
speech in Salisbury today. in the
interests of state politics In North
Carolina. He was greeted by crowd
of mixed Democrats and RepubAcans'
and his speech was IN SUPPORT OF the
present national administration.