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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-21
DEBT CASE SITUATION
Date of Final Argument Now Rests
With Supreme Court.

Attorney General Samuel W. VIII
liams said yesterday that he is salts
fed with the existing situation with
reference to the Virginia-Wes Vir-
ginia State debt case. He does not
know when the Supreme Court will be
next heard from.
Following the presentation of ex-
ceptions by both States to the report
of Special Master Charles Z. Littleheld,
West Nirginia's counsel asked the
court that argument on the exceptions.
which constitute final argument on
the whole case, be deferred until the
next term of the court, which would
have meant at some date next autumn.
Virginia, through her attorneys re-
sisted this. and asked that a date for
argument be fixed upon for some time
this spring. The court took the mat
ter under Amusement.
A reason given for DELAY was to
give West Virginia an opportunity to
take further dispositions This was.
of course. opposed by Virginia
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-21
CONVENTION OPENS TO-DAY.
Danyillc Citizens Throw Homes Open
to Y. VI. e. 4 Dclcgntes.

Especial to The Times Dispatch.I
Danville, Va, April 20.-Everything
is in readiness for the opening OF the
State convention of the Y. NJ c. a.
here tomorrow. There will be about
300 delegates in attendance and homes
have been provided for them in private
families here. All of the sessions are
TO be held in Main Street Methodist
Church. The first session will he held
tomorrow night at 1870. Rev Graham
Lambeth will deliver the address of
welcome. while DR. w. w. Smith. of
the Randolph Macon Woman's College.
OF Lynchburg, Will make the response.
The address of the evening will be
delivered by Hon. III. f. B. MacFarland
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-21
Dies From blood Poisoning.

Especial TO Tho Times-DIspatch.l
Lynchburg. Va, April 20.--Ramsey
Sladen. who had his left arm removed
at the Home and Retreat Monday, in
the hope of saving his life from blood
poisoning, died there last night. He
was forty-seven years old, and had
lived in the city for several years. tie
was a native of England, and relatives
there will be communicated with.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-21
Gets EAght-Ycnr Sentence.

1- 3VHU'dF "" e'u = 1FtVsT t71sP7 VIII =.
Boydton. Va, April g0,-Fred
Thames, white who surrendered him-
self to the authorities for shooting
Mat Nelson, was sentenced by Judge
Barksdale to a term of eight years
In the penit tiary. Thames took his
punishment II cody. III d iE mot twenty
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-21
Outing for War College Students.
Il n ia u,ba r,i,,,,,

Fredericksburg. Va, April eo--A detach-
ment OF students from the War College at
washington will VISIT this city May and
go into camp for soma days. Accompanying
the party will be troopers with a wagon
train, conveying the camping outfit and
provisions, The entire party will be mount
ed, There will be officers with tho stu
dents, and visits will be made to the nearbx
battlehelds and lectures deliyered at various
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-21
Definite Eridnx Wight.

Especial to The Times Dispstch.l
Ashland, Va. April 2o.--Richmond
College Will send her debating team
to Ashland Friday, when she Will con-
test with Randolph-Macon. Richmond
won from the Methodists year ago
in similar contest. which took place
in Richmond
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-21

SpecIhI 10 TIE IIneS- DlspatcIl.
Winston Salem, n. c.. April Gothic
Brotherhood of the First Presbyterian
Church here has decided to establish
a medical dspensary at some point in
China as memorial to the late j.
Worth McAlister. of this city.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-21
snlpe. Held without nnm.

lSpecldl 10 ne lllneS-plspalCll.i
winston Salem n. c., April 90
Recorder Hastings rendered a deci-
sion to-day that Charlie Snipes, the
young white man accused of killing
Jennie Webster negress Sunday night,
be held without bail for hearing in the
superior Court.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-21
specinI Meeting. in Progress.

Especial to The Timcs-D ispatch.
Chase City, Va. April 20.---A series
of meetings began in the Baptist
Church Sunday, conducted by DR..
knight, of Richmond, under the lead
ership of the pastor Rev II. L. Will
liams.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-21

of Washington. on The Note of This
Convention"
Friday night Governor Mann will he
the toastmaster ut the banquet to be
given at the Mount Vernon Methodist
Church.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-21
Postmaster Eennnnintcl.

Especial to The Times Dispateh.l
Fredericksburg. va, April 20-Thc people
of this city arc very much Eratihcd at the
news received hero this morning announc-
Ing the reappointment OF Postmaster John
NJ. Griffin FOR another term.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-21
piIlov-GilI.

the residence OF the officiating min
lister, the Rev. c. Hatcher. D. D., in
Richmond Miss Nora e. Gill and Ed
ward T. Pillow, both of Petersburg.
were united in marriage. Miss Blanche
4. Pillow, sister of the bridegroom.
was maid of honor, and Howard r.
Parrish was best man. Mr.. and Mrs.
Pillow left for the North on their
wedding tour
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-21

roses and lilies OF the valley. Her
bridesmaids We're Miss Nellie Welton,
Of Bermuda Hundred, and Miss Wyllie
Evans. of Hornstown, Va. u. III. Bur
CESS, of Petersburg, was best man. The
happy couple left for the North on their
hrIlnl trim.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-21
New police L,lstlce.

Especial W The Ti,nes-Dispateh1
Charlottesville, Va, April co.
Charles ~ shackelford, Of the local
.har. has been elected police Justice of
the city, to- succeed w. Sam. Bum
Icy, who has rei,loycd TO Richlpond ito
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-21

Ear passages where trouble starts.
If you have buzzing, ringing noises
in your head and ears, or a swapping
in your ears when you blow your nose.
write at once for the wonderfully help
tui book on head and ear noises and
how to cure them, now being given
away absolutely free of charge by its
author. the famous Deafness Specialist
Sproue
This book explains Just what causes
distressing head and ear noises. ano
shows how they are the forerunners OF
that terrible Observation-Disclosures 1t
points out the way to get rid of them.
and has already helped hundreds u
cure their head and ear noises abso-
lutely and permanently. and to regain
clear. distinct hearing. From beginning
to end it's full of medical informa ton
of great value to all sufferers from
head noises, and it's illustrated with
fine pictures of the head and ear pass
ages where the trouble comes on.
Send for this book at once and learn
how to cure your head and ear noises.
I;'s yours. just for the asking. Write
your name and address on the dotted
lines and mail the Free Book Coupon
to Deafness. Specialist Sproule, 9S
Trade Building, Boston.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-21

Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Holt have is
sued Invitations to the marriage Of
their daughter. Elizabeth Gertrude. to
James *. Long, to take place Tues
day evening. April 90, at Matoaca
Methodist Church
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-21

The Hampden- Sidney College Must
cal Club will give a dance Saturday
afternoon a. the Riverside Club. in
consequence of which the Riverside's
usual reception and hop will be dis
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-21

Interesting revivals are in progress
at the four Baptist Churches in this
city. and there have been number
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-21
4 Hu,y Conrt Tcrm.

y busy Court Term
The April term of the Hastings
Court, which begins tomorrow, is the
quarterly term. and large docket,
criminal cases, is to be disposed of.
Tho case OF Junius y. Williamson.
charged with the murder by poison of
his young wife in June of last year, is
set for trial on April IS. He Will be
defended by Peck g. Peek of Rich
fnond Liquor licenses are to be grant
ed. and the damage suit OF Chas. NJ.
Ambold against the Atlantic Coast Line
probably be tried. rhe court will be
In session far into May
The Central Convention.
Al the morning session of the Cen
trail Convocation of the Episcopal
Church. the Holy Communion was ad-
lministered and the sermon was preach
ed by the Rev. B. u. Tucker. Jr At
Meaning of Confirmation in the
Church. was the subject of an inter-
esting essay read by the Rev. Flournoy
Bouldin, which was followed by a gen
devoted to the consideration of sun
day school work. with an address by
the Rev. G. Otis Meade The parochial
reports that have been made TO the
The officers of the convocation are Rev.
G, p. Bryan. d. D.. dean: Rev Flournoy
Bouldin. of Houston, treasurer: Rev.
i. G.. Ribble.. Petersburg. secretary.
General News.
A. Shubert assistant industrial
agent Of the Norfolk and Western
Railway. was in the city Yesterday
comforting relative to cooperation de-
sired from Petersburg in the installa-
tion OF the Virginia Mineral and Tim
Der Exhibit AT Richmond. 1t is sug-
gested that Petersburg should be rep
resented in that exhibit, and proper
space has been promised.
At the meeting last night of the
stockholders of the Cockade City Coal
and Coke Company. officers were elect
ed for the ensuing year as follows:
President. w 3. Reade; Nice-President
and Treasurer, John a. GILL; Attorney,
VIM 3. McIlwaine: Secretary and
General Manager. II. a. Berry.
The floods in this section have done
their worst and are now rapidly re-
ceding. A great deal of damage was
done in the destruction of bridges in
the surrounding counties.
Robert Lee Traylor, carpenter. and
his home in that village this morn
ing. He. is survived by his wife and
one child, several brothers and ono
sister
The Hampden- Sidney College Must
cal Club will give dance Saturday
afternoon al the Riverside Club. In
consequence of which the Riverside's
usual reception and hop will be dis
pensed with.
Interesting revivals are in progress
at the four Baptist Churches in this
city. and there have been a number
of conversions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-10-19
One Effect of Automobilinq

1t is now generally recognized that
more men and women are becoming
bald today than ever before. and the
cause is automobiling. They stir up
a terrible lot of dust. and in this dust
are all sorts of microbes and germs.
These settle upon the hair ana take
Judgement in the scalp. thus setting
up diseased condition that works its
way down to the hair roots. Then the
hair begins to fall out. There is only
one remedy. and that is frequent
washing with Birt's Head Wash.
Ordinary soaps and shampoos are
positively injurious, because they con-
tain an excess OF alkal. and alkali
has deadly effect on the hair Birt's
Head Wash is made of neutral soap,
scientificallycombine with Glycerine,
White of Eggs. Cocoanut Oil and
small quantity of Salicylic Acid. to
destroy germs and remove disagree
able. odorS. Sold by drug and depart
ment stores. 25c. tube. jars, 80.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-10-19
OBITUARY..
Charles r. Coleman.


The late Charles K. Coleman.
highly respected resident of Nassal-
boro, Maine, VINO passed away at ms
home in that toHn "ueedaE evening.
Oct. II, occurred after an illness OF
nearly two years, from heart trouble.
His age was 20 years, four months.
He was born in Vassalboro, June IA,
1910. He was one of 10 children OF
the late Dudley and Cynthia Richard
son Coleman. He was united in
marriage to Mary E. Gardner of Au-
gusta, daughter of the late Alexander
and Mary -Pinkham Gardner, on Nov.
25, 1865. To this union was born four
children, three of whom are now liv-
ing. The youngest child died at the
age of l6 months. Mrs. Coleman
died April Is, 1900, after long Ill
ness. at the age of Ga years Mr..
Coleman was married second time
June II, 1904, to Mrs. Abbie S. Culver
of Somerville. Mass, who, with his
three children survive him. He was
| a kind neighbor and friend and will
be greatly missed by those who We're
near and dear to him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-10-19

Applications for lodgings at the po-
lice station, which have been compare
lively few during the summer months
are now beginning to increase and it
might be said that trade" in that line
has become fairly regular, as several
wanderers show. up about every night
to enjoy the comforts that the city af-
fords it's transient guests. During the
summer months the ~hoboes can get
good nights rest in most any old
place. and a little later they find COM
fort in box oars, barns and similar
shelters, but when the night air coats
the pianks on the railroad platforms
and the leaves in the cutters with
frost the steam heated police station
looks good to the hobo and he seeks
it, ~'Cfty Marshal Fletcher keeps a
register at headquarters which the
hobG has to sign before he can be as
signed quarters for the night and
perusal of the pages. of this book is a
matter of no small eamount of interest
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-10-19

Arthur NJ Soule of this city will be
a member of a party of hunters which
will leave for the big game regions
this morning and which will without
doubt be the largest party of Maine
men that has yet hit the trail this fall.
In addition to Mr. Soule the members
of the party will be George Smart Of
Dexter. Samuel S Thompson OF
Brunswick. John B. Weston Of Bucks
port. F. E. Crosman of Lisbon Falls
Fred Hollands of Portland, Col. George
Lalor Of Danforth, Bill Sewall Davis
and A. ]. Wilkinson of Boston. Some
of the men have been into the woods
before and some have not, which
makes it impossible to make an esti
mate on the amount of game that they
will bring out. but If all get their
quota of deer and moose. together with
a bear or two they will need an extra
car.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-10-19
Hospital Day TODAY.

From to O'Clock this afternoon the
Augusta General hospital and the HAYNES
Home for Nurses will be open to the
public for inspection.
Light refreshments will be served free
by members of the Ladies' Aid, who will
also be ready to receive for the hospital
any gifts which friends may bring or
send.
Hospital day is becoming better known
each year, and it is to be hoped that the
contributions of today will be very large
Gifts of money will be devoted wholly
to supporting the charity work of the
district nurse in Augusta, Hallowell and
Gardiner. All kinds of groceries, fruits,
preserves, iellies or any articles which
can be used in private home can be
utilized in the hospital where there is
always a large family to be provided for
Help to make the Hospital day a great
success.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-10-19

served for several years on the school
Cum:nittee. Mr.. HemenWay was born
in 1916 in birmingham, Mass, and
his age was Ga years 5 months. He
enlisted in 1862 in the 32nd Mass. regi-
mnnt. Co. II, and lost Il leg at the
battle of Fredericksburg. Va. During
The 70's he was telegraph operator at
tie National Home. Togus. He was
a kind and accommodating oeiglibor
and friend. and will be much missed In
the community. A widow and several
brothers and sisters living in Ohio,
New York. Massachusetts and Con-
necticut survive. Funeral services
will be held at p. NJ. Thursday at
the National Home chapel.
Master Enrol and Clifton Thompson
aged respectively ~ and s years, sons
of Mr.. and Mrs w. X. Thompson,
are among the successful potato grow
erS in town this season They har-
vested 80 bushels Of handsome pota-
toes of excellent quality from two
bushels of seed planted, doing all the
work themselves. with the exception
OF the blowing and narrowing. and
finished harvesting their crop last
week
The schools in town will have a va
cation of one week at Thanksgiving
time, and one week at Christmas. the
winter term beginning Jan. ..
Your correspondent is enjoying a
basket of delicious peaches raised by
II. G. Lawrence of this town. Mr.
Lawrence has but one tree, of the
early Crawford variety. 1t is
a..
about ten years old. Some years it
would seem to die, then it would re-
viVe and has borne very few peaches
of rather inferior quality, but this
season it seemed to take a start. and
a bushel of fine fruit was harvested,
OF good size, very sweet and luscious
w. X. Thompson has a colt two
years old last April which tips the
scales at 1850 lbs. The animal is al
ready well broken. working both in
single and double harness.
Miss Leafy Goodwin and Mary Bar
rett Of Randolph We're guests of Miss
Hazel Collins last week
Mr.. and Mrs. r. Y. Morgan and
family are visiting relatives in White
field.
Mrs. Grovenor returned last week
relatives and friends in North Angus
ia. sidney and surrounding towns.
E,nson Eaton has gone to Washing
ton, Me. to work.
Mrs. Oren Lilly has been quite i'll
for The past week but is now i'm
proving.
Walter Morgan of Randolph passed
Sunday with his parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. G. w. Morgan.
Percy Morgan has accepted a posi-
ton as nurse in the hospital at the
National Home.
Mrs. John James of Randolph
passed Sunday with her daughter.
Mrs. A. T. P. Collins. who is quite
ill with indigestion.
Mr.. ard Mrs Arthur Douglass and
family passed Sunday with friends in
Farmirgdale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-10-19
CHELSEA.
oct19eod3t

Mrs. Alice Patterson Of Augusta has
been in town the past few days car
ing fo, Mr.. \. NJ. HemenWay. Mrs.
Zoe Kennison and daughter. Gladys
of Richmond and Miss Villa Douglass
of Randolph were also Sunday que SITS
at the HemenWay cottage.
Mrs. T.. H. Collins and Mrs. Thorn
as Searles and son passed Sunday
with the formers mother in West
Gardiner.
A. A. Morang has been drawn to
serve on the jury at the November
term OF the superior court at Wafer
VILE.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-10-19

that matter, beware Of the dandruff
germ; it is not a theory, but an actual
condition that confronts You That dan
druff is caused by germ, is proven be-
You'd question. That this germ destroys
the hair root is today q matter of com
mon knowledge.
Bowditch, Webster & Co. the drug
gists, have the remedy that kills the dan
druff germs. They guarantee it to erad-
cate dandruff, stop falling hair and itch
ing scalp in two weeks, or money back.
1t is called PARTISAN SAGE, and can
be obtained at druggists in every town
In America-ask Bowditch. Webster &
Co. for it. The girl with the Auburn
hair is on every hottie
Sold and guaranteed in Watervile by
The Dorr Drug Co, and in Gardiner by
Jackson Bros.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-10-19

W4rN is in progress in the new
cemetery. Mount Hope. which is To-
Gated on what was formerly the Leon
ard farm on Winthrop street. crew
of men being engaged in grading lots
under direction of George A. Prescott.
SUPERINTENDENT of burials. A block of
12S lots has been laid out on the east
side of the property and the work OF
grading will be carried on as fast as
possible this fall 1t is also planned
to do some work this fall in grading
the bank on the southeast side of the
cemetery and next the street with a
view TO completing it another season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-10-19
N. NJ. HemenWay.

The community was panied to learn
of the death Of y. M. HemenWay
which occurred at his late home on
the Gardiner road at p NJ. Monday.
Mr.. Hemenway has been i'll for sew
eral months and il was known that
his disease was fatal one. He bore
his suffering with great fortitude and
patience to the last. He has been a
resident of this town for nearly %
years. He had served for Il years as
town clerk. making an efficient and
faithful officer, and he had also
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-10-19

The new State House is now ready
to become the target of amateur snap
shelters as well as for photograp piers
in general, as the stasings have been
taken down from the tower and dome,
and the windows of the building are
practically all completed. 1t will be
equally difficult however to get a
front view of the building at close
range as it was to get the old one. I'M
less one has a staging to stand upon or
shns a tree.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-10-19

battery upon Chief Of Police John
Rdkes. who tried to send them home
after funeral. Saturday. Peters and
his son fired thre" revolver shots. The
elder Peters declared the shots were
fired to spur his horse on. and that it
as his customary method. The prs-
ohers. who We're acquitted on the as
sault and battery charge. were fined
SO each for drunkenness
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-10-19

Holidays are approaching. Why not
prepare earlT and take advantage of
the bargains now being offered in the
sales department of the Collateral
Loan co. Ladies' and gents watches.
diamonds. iewelry. rings of all kinds,
chains, lOchetS. bracelets. Money saw
ing prices.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-10-19
Mrs. Orrin Grant.

Mrs. Almira F., wife of Orrin Grant,
lied at their home on the Kennebec
re ad Tuesday forenoon, after short
illness from typhoid pneumonia. She
vas ~ years of age and the husband
and six children survive. Funeral SER
vices will be held at the house at 9
o'clock this afternoon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-10-19

Sewall A. Glidden of Eastern avenue,
who had been up in the wilds about
WytOpitlock on hunting trip, has re-
turned home, and brought With him a
young buck and a doe, having arrived
in town on train "a yesterday morning
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-10-19

Mr.. and Mrs. J. He1mel RiOux have
the sympathy of friends in the death
of their infant daughter Albertine.
which occurred at their home. 81 North
ern avenue. Monday at the age of
three months and seven days. death
being due to pneumonia. Funeral ser
vices were held at st. Augustine's
church Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-10-19

Supt. Albee of the Augusta Water
District has Il crew of men at work at
Cobbosseecontee,, laying a new concrete
floor in the pumping station, to re-
place the old floor which had become
1ecayed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-10-19

Owing to the demand for fall hats.
a second shipment of the well-knoWn
Knox hats has arrived at The Per
ley Co This shipment embodies all
the latest early winter shapes. a good
display of which is shown in The Per-
ley north window.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-10-19

The Ladie-' Aid of the Green Street
Methodist church will meet at $50
p NJ. Thursday with Mrs. John FOw-
Ter, 121 Bangor street Those wishing
to ride will take Waterville car and
leave the car at first stop beyond
PettineillS Corner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-10-19

Just notice how often you see F. S.
lWingate's coal teams on Augusta S
streets and see what leash discount
and quality" does for their business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-10-19

That was~the
time to attack
the enemy OF
mankind the
persistent little
dandruff mi
crohe, or germ
I h Il / burrows
deep down into
the hair root
and sanS it of
I h p vitality
that is so es-
Young men or
any man. for
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-10-19

Mss Adelaide Weeks, clerk in the of
flee of the insurance commissioner at
the State House, who had for the past
two weeks been the guest OF friends at
NeWtonville. Mass. returned TO her
home in this city last evening.