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Albuquerque morning journal., 1910-10-19
SYMPATHY FOR GIRL
WHO USED GUN
Women Present Flowers TO Miss
Gibson Who Chased Former
FianCee From Ills Apartment


Iby morning J0urnni Sprcini teaseu Nirri
Long Beach, Cal, oct. 1S.-Miss
Julia Ward Gibson, who is said to
have threatened her former financee,
AL u. Meyers, with revolver, when
he refured ia marry her, was released
today after having given $4,000 bonds
to keep the peace. the charge against
hor having been changed from assault
with a deadly weapon TO that Of dis
turbing the peace.
Myers, who IS mining man of
Goldfield, Nevada, told the story Of
Miss Gibsons visit to his home on the
evening OF October 10. when the re-
volver is said TO have been displayed
but Miss Gibson did not take the stand.
The court room was crowded with
women who presented Miss Gibson
flowers when the hearing was con-
cluded.
Albuquerque morning journal., 1910-10-19
RURALES OF MEXICO
KILL EIGHT BANDITS

Mexico CITY. oct 1S.-ln bloody
battle between q company 90 rurales
and a band of robbers near iiuazunt-
Ian. state of Vera Cruz. last night,
sergeant and corporal Of the ruraies
and eight bandits were killed. Among
the dead outlaws was the notorious
Santanom.
Albuquerque morning journal., 1910-10-19
LARGEST FARM OWNER
DIES IN MISSOURI

81. Joseph. Mo, oct 18.-Striken
with paralysis last Saturday David
Rankin, operator of the largest farm
in the world, died at Tarkio, Mo, at
p. m. today. Mr. Rankin was pro-
minent in north Missouri affairs and
well known as philanthropist
Albuquerque morning journal., 1910-10-19
SHEETS UNDER WATER
IN BRUNSWICK. CEORGIA

way Cross, GA. oct. 1S.-Passen-
.els ON the Atlantic. Birmingham and
,'ianta train reported tonight that
brunswick. Ga. was in the grasp of
g.e most severe storm in its history.
"e water was backing up into the
e'3 from the bay and the streets
were under water. Hurricane winds
blowing. Many people were
''eeins on the trains.
Albuquerque morning journal., 1910-10-19
SEVEN CONVICTED OF
OPIUM SMUGGLING
Federal Court at EI PasoI
Breaks Up Two Gangs ByI
Sending Members to JAIL
IBy Morning Journal Special Leased wirel


FL Paso, Tex. oct 1S-The lall
session of the federal court which
closed here today resulted iu the
breaking up of two organized gangs of
opium smugglers. q B. stevenson
who under many aliases, directed tho
movements of the smugglers here for
many months was convicted and sem
tenced TO eighteen months In the fed
eral pentitentiary at Fort Leaven-
worth
Six additional men We're convicted
Of being implicated in the operations
and given Jail sentences and heavy
fines
The operations radiated from here
to many Of the large cities of the
country. including san Francisco, Den
ven, ST. Louis and Los Angeles. u IL
estimated that fully 1000 pounds OF
opium worth 500 "a pound a month
was received here previous Co the ar
rests made last spring by treasury Of
ficials.
Albuquerque morning journal., 1910-10-19

it is believed that the present dam
age was done in Pinar del Rio pro-
vince where it is officially estimated
by Popez Leiva the secretary of gov
eminent, that 1000 casualties occur
red. including. however, comparative
ly few fatalities.
Albuquerque morning journal., 1910-10-19
WEST INDIAN HURRICANE |SNOW
RAPIDLY MOVING NORTHWARD
OVER SOUTHERN STATES
STORM DESTROYS MILLIONS OF
DOLLARS WORTH OF, PROPERTY;
LOSS OF LIFE MAY BE LARGE

Velocity of Wind Is Increasing Rapidly Along the Coast and
Several Towns Are Under Water Roofs Are Blown From
Houses in Jacksonville, Key West and Savannah While
Smaller Towns Are Entirely Cut Off, Storm Center Is Now
Believed to Be Near Savannah Sun Shines in Havana After
DeIIge Lasting Five Days
Albuquerque morning journal., 1910-10-19

Rome. oct 1S.-TNcnty-four new
cases of cholera are reported through
out the provinces in the last twenty
four hours. Eirht deaths Occurred in
the same period.
Albuquerque morning journal., 1910-10-19

Convention Notes.
Tho committee on executive DEPART
ment has practically decided upon its
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-02-24
STATE GRANTS CHARTERS.
Chamber of Commerce Put
ON business Basis.

Especial to The Times Dispatch.l
Raleigh. ~ c., February 23.-sThe
Greensboro Chamber of Commerce has
received charter from the Secretary
of State, with 100000 capital author
lied and TO be subscribed for in shares
graded from 81 to 500. the purposes
of the corporation being declared to be
to promote every plan for the advance
ment of the commercial, manufacture
ing. monetary and other interests Of
Greensboro and for the mutual aid Of
the members in every way possible.
The incorporators are r. r. King. Z. j..
Justice and a. b. kimbali.
Other charters issued to-day arc
Schloss, Bear & Davis Company. Will
mington. capital $500. Tor consolidat-
ing the Nathan Schloss Company and
the s. j. Davis livery and other bus
mess interests; incorporators. Nathan
Schloss, J. r. Bear and S. j. Davis. The
Greensboro Sanatorium Company.
Greensboro. capital 100000, by y. +.
Fortune. c. T.. Holton and others. and
the ". H. Weatherly Company. Eliz-
abeth city, capital $4,000. The Law
renee Brothers Company, Charlotte,
changes its name to the Wallace
Lawrence Company and increases its
capital to 100000. j. w. Mobley is
president
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-02-24
poauosoN VOTES BOND ISSUE.
Proceeds to DC Devoted to Erection OF
High School building.
rspecial to The Times Dispatch.l

Special to The mcs-DlSpatcn.I
yorktown. February 23.-The result
of the election In PoqnIoson school dis,
bonding the district for a new high
school building MS apparently very
gratifying to the leading citizens Of the
district, for it now assures what has
been long needed--a modern s si,
ties The district is to be bonded for
Sc. 900, the bonds to- run for thirty
years, at not more than 6 per cent.
been made for the bonds, SO there VIII
be no difficulty in placing them. The
vote YESTERDAY was 2ls for the PROPOSE
ton to bond and one against it.
The success of this movement was
mainly due to the anslri n, ae efforts q
Eastman, who has for the past two
weeks been canvassing the district.
having seen very nearly every voter in
Poquoson.
placed operations will be commenced
upon the sc!taoll house. which will be |; q
two-story brick structure, with all
modern improvements, and having a
capacity for eight school rooms.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-02-24

this move for some time, as her cons
tracts We're signed this season to eS-
pire at the conclusion Of the engage
ment in BROOKLYN. 1t was no surprise
to us, and was not any sudden decision
on her part, i feel sure. She simply
finished tho season and quit.
1.-THE company will be taken care Of
and as far as possible given places in
other OF our companies"
While Mrs. Cook achieved a signal
success in Mrs. Wigs, her place IN
the theatrical world was always sec
ondary compared to that Of her daugh-
ter Her most important New York
engagements were in Amelia Bingham's
stock company In The climbers,
Modern Magdalen,'' and the "Frisky
Mrs. Johnson AS Mrs. Wigs she
was a star for several seasons, and
was most favorably received in London
and Australia.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-02-24
RESIGNS As COUNTY CLERK.
Hon. Robert Turnbull Gives Up Posi-
tion-Thrce ApplIcnnts for Clerkship.
to The Times.Uispatch. ]

Special to The Times Dspatch.1
Waverly, Va. February 23-Hon.
Robert Turnbull. Democratic nominee
for Congress from the Fourth Con-
sands Of udee Vest ae p of the Third
Judicial Circuit. his resignation as
county clerk for Brunswick county. the
same to take effect March /.
There are three applicants for the
position of county cierk-R. B. Turn
bull, sheriff of Brunswick county; w.
r. Sledge, president of the First Ma
tional Bank of Lawrenceville, and
Thomas 3. Price. prominent Demo-
crat of Brunswick.
Judge West has received many petit
tions and letters indorsing the appli-
cants for clerk, and he will probably
rnake the appointment within the next
few days.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-02-24
onprn SHOWS pIc GROWTH.
Reports to .4.c Council, Jrs q. Z. A
NJ, In Session In GreensborO.
Especial 10 rho rimcs- pispatcl.l

+.
Especial 10 The Timcs-Dispatch.]
Greensboro, N. G., February ga
AT to-nights session of the State Coun-
ell of the Junior order. great deal OF
routine business was transacted in ex
eoutive session.
There was a spirited contest between
Wilmington and Raleigh as the place
for holding the next annual conven--
ton, the result peing the selection Of
Wilmington by large majority.
the following state othcers We're
Councillor. w. Ben Coz win. Elizabeth
City; 'vice-Counci.or. H. 7. Hartsel,
Concord: Secretary. s. r. vance, Win
ston; Assistant Secretary. X Fl. Full
Fulp, Kernersville. Conductor, II; II.
Bradsher. Graham: Warden, q. Z. Rob
bins, Rocky Mount. Inside Sentinels.
H 81 still. Charlotte. J. g. Hoyie, Bel
mont: Outside Sentinel, j. j. Phoent%
Greensboro: Chaplain. Rev. s. +. GiA-
relnarn.
There was no afternoon session. IN.
more than 400 delegates spending the
afternoon on a trolley ride TO spe;ia
points OF interest.
this morning. and was devoted to re
ports from committees AMI onicers
The report OF retiring state Courr,ipl
John F. Reynolds showed the ordei
vancemcnt being marked In all de
partments The report OF secretary
Vance showed membership of 2a,i6i
this being a gain of 3..ae memocfs
gain of thirty-one councils during tne
year. making total of .ss in the
state.
The report of Treasurer Fulp showec
total receipts in all the subord!nat,
councils OF the state of s233, $500, ono
the State Council receipts. s1s,eo5.1o.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-02-24
WANT TO REDIsTRIcT COUNTY.
Agitation started by Residents of Mas
sizes Mill Section.

Especial to The Times Dispatch.1
Lovingston. Va. February 2$.-For
the last few weeks there has been
considerable agitation among the peo-
pie Of the county with reference to the
proposed method of redistricting the
county. The people of the Massie's
Mill District have gotten up a petition.
which they will present to tho court
at its March term, asking that the
county be redistricted. They propose
to cut off all the territory south of the
Southern Railway Company and make
a new district out of it. by cutting
off this portion of the county it would
be taken from the now present Low
ingston District. They also ask
that a portion of the Lovings-
seat and all OF the property Of Thomas
3. Ryan be put into the Massie's Mill
District and the remainder Of the
present Lovingston District be thrown
into the Rockfsh District. Mr.. Ryan
alone pays nearly one-third Of the
taxes of the county.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-02-24
FARMERS AnE rHl.EArENEp.
Further Warnings of Violence to To-
bncco Growers In DnnyIIlc Section.

Especial 10 The Times Dispatch
DanvilIe, Va. February 23.-The
POSTING OF notices threatening violence.
similar to the outrages OF the night
riders i'm Kentucky. 10 farmers who
fail to pool their tobacco with the
Farmers Association is being contin.
ued IN this section, and 10 community
around Danyille appears to be exempt.
The latest warnings have been circu-
lated In Caswcll county, n. c.. south
of here. This morning n number OF
farmers residing In that section sornd
warnings posted on the gate-posts of
their homes, having evidently been
placed there some time last night.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-02-24
HOLDS ANNUAL CELEBRATION.
Excrclscs OF Washington
Literary Society mt Lexington.

Interesting ExcrcIscs of washington
Literary Society mt Lexington.
Especial to The Timea- DISPATCHED
Lexington. Va, February 23,-TGe
annual celebration Of the Washington
Literary Society of Washington and
Lee University was held last night in
the Lee Memorial Chapel.
The exercises were of special interest
by reason OF the subject debated,
should be abolished. The text OF the
debate was:
.Resolved,s That the evils OF the
American game of intercollegiate foot
ball are too fundamental to be elimi
mated by modification of the rules,
and that the game therefore should be
abolished"
The affirmative debaters We're III. II.
Hendegson and d. b. Straley; negatives.
j. G. Mrndon, Jr.. and Leroy hodges.
The orations delivered We're: 'theS
Struggle of the south for Its Present
Prosperity by G. L. Pence; The New
Slavery" by a. H. Hopkins.
The officers for the celebration Were
J. N. Montgomery, presidents; Il. H..
Witt vice-president; IL \. SACKS, sec-
retary; G. Smith, chief marshal.
The committee of judges, composed
Of General Il. w. Nichols. Dr. Alfred
| r.. Graham and Frank Moore awarded
! the orators medal to Mi. Pence. ana
| the dcbater's medal to hlr, straieN;1
| The medals We're presented by General8
| Nichols.
Music for the OCCASION was furnished
/ nv the university orchestra,
i In connection with the celebrations
/ Dir. John III. L;ltane presented medals
4 n the winners in the interclass meet
events. which was held q few days ago.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-02-24
ACCEPTS CALL TO LlNcHnuRG.
Suffolk Minister to BECOME Rector OF
st, Pnups Episcopal Church.

Especial to The Times dispatch.
Lynchburg, Va. February 2S.-Re ,.
Joseph 3. Dunn, rector of ST. PauIs
Episcopal Church, Of Suffolk, to-nlsht,
after conference with the vestry OF
st. Paul's Church here. decided 70 az
cent the call to this parish, which was
made vacant last fall by the departure
OF Dr.. ". A, Barr to New Orleans. The
rector stated tonight that no had al
ready rendered his resignation at sui
folk and would come here the hrst
week In April.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-02-24

felonious assault made by Fred Thomas
cember Il last, when Mr.. Nelson was
Knocked down and then shot, was re-
sumed this morning in the Circuit
Court of Mecklenburg, Judge Banks
dale presiding.
The Commonwealth has not as yet
completed the examination Of Its wit
nesses. although tho whole OF ycster
day was consumed with these Wit
nesses.
The interest of the public in the final
result is attested by the large crowd
constantly in the courtroom. the case
is being stubbornly fought by, oppos-
ing counsel. There are six Siawyerss
engaged In the case. four OF whom are
TOR the defense.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-02-24
That's the Rumor Since Her
Daughters Engagement
Was Announced.

New York. February 2SS.--That the
prospective mother-in-law Of August
Belmont is going to retire from the
stage as well as his prospective Wife,
Miss Eleanor Robson. is the rumor
along Broadway.
Miss Robson's mother. Made Carr
Cook. of Mrs. Wigs of the Cabbage
Patch fame. has not acted since Octo-
her," said a Representative of Liebler q
Co., "and we have no plans for her re-
appearance. Personally, I do not think
she will ever act again. She gave no
reason for her withdrawal from the
company, except that she wished TO
rest.
Miss Robson has evidently planned
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-02-24
KIDD GETS FIFTEEN YEARS.
slayer OF Goode Convicted of Sccond
Degree Murder.
Especial to The Times-Dispatch.1
......a .l....... a. I.l-i.r.... st..r.

[speciai to The Times ispatch.1
LyneaIbtlrg. Va, February 2S.--Mon-
roe Kidd, colored. who shot and in
Mantly killed Shakespeare Goode. also
colored. In dance hall orls January
81, was tried to-day in the Corpora
tion Court, and at . O'Clock tonight
the jury rendered n verdict of second
degree murder. fixing the punishment
az the negro at fifteen years In prison.
a motion for new trial was over
ruled and the negro was sentenced
No appeal Is expected, although an
exception WAS noted 10 the denial Of
the motion for another trial.
spccitl Term of Court Ordered.
ISpecinito The Times Dispatch.l
l;aieigh, y. e., February ga spe.
cial term of court for iIarnett county
has been ordered by Governor Kitchip
TO be held one week. beginning March
:, with Judge o. III. Allen presiding.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-02-24
DEMOCRATS MAY
NOMINATE STUART.
Ninth Virginia Congressional
Convention to Meet
March 1.
StuartWillMot MakeRace

Especial to The TImes-Dispatch.1
Cleveland. Va, February .3.-At
Democratic mnss-meeting, held
here to-day to elect Delegates to
the Bristol congressional convcn-
ton. lion. II. G.. stuart stated pub
licly that he WINS NO situated ms to
make II impossible for him To con-
duct n cnmpniED. and II mry be def
initely stated TINT under no cir
cumstnnccs viii he ncccpt the nom
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-02-24
Especial To The Times Dispatch.l
BRISTOL VA ltebrtlary 22--ySiti


BRISTOL, VA February 23.--with
The Democratic congressional convcn-
ton in the Ninth Virginia District one
week ahead there appears to be no
definite news OF who Is likely to be
the nominee of tho convention. Most
OF the counties have named delegates
TO the convention. and In most Instances
the sentiment appears TO be In favor
OF Henry C. Stuart. Of Russell county,
wealthy farmer and former member of
the state Corporation Commission. The
Impression among the Democrats lis
that there is no other man who might
he nominated that would command the
strength Mr. Stuart would. for the
reason that he is regarded as State
figure. and probably the most fornlid-
able candidate for the gcyernorship oil
Virginia four years hence.
II. Tate Irvine, lawyer and coal op-
orator, of Wise county. has been favor.
ably mentioned, but he declares he
will not be In "A position to make the
race. while Mr.. Stuart is quoted a!
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-02-24
pan,arc su1t Asnln.t Rn.lrond.

Especial 10 The Ttnes-DlspatCH.J
Raleigh, n. c.. February 25.--Ine
Wake Superior Court Is in the midst
of the trial of the damage suit of Aus
tins VS. the Raleigh and Southport
Railway Company. in which the plain :
tiff demands damages for injury sus-
tanned in alighting from train at
Fuauay Springs. The railroad COM
pany is setting up the contention that
the plaintiff contributed TO his own
injury by stepping from the train be-
fore 1t had stopped.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-02-24
PLACED IN WAY OF DEATH.
Ma, saws lie Was dubbed Into Uncon-
.cIousncss and Put on Railroad Track.

TSpecial 70 TIC Tl1Hcs-plspatV.I'I
spencer. n. q, February aS,---p eclar-
ing that he had been dubbed into un,
rack. near Spencer. last night. Thomas
W whale created considerable excite.
" .i hero to-day. He asserts that
While While engaged in a; family hrawL HIS
wifo knocked him down With a ! eh ,an.
n n,aced on the railroad track in order
F. end his life. Regaining conscious.
u NJ before a train passed. he crawled
ar the roadway and saved himself
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-02-24
Got Money Under False preten.e..

Especial to The Times-Dispatch.I
Danville, Va February 23.-Charles
Owens, a young negro. was placed on
trial here to-day. charged with secur-
ing money from farmers under false
pretense, and was given thirty days
In jail. He had offered to secure
whiskey for unsuspecting farmers, who
gave him the money with which to
purchase the liquor. but he would fail
to return.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-02-24
ROBBED AND SET AFInE.
residence of a. c. l.. Rondmnstsr at
CayettcNilIe Partly Burneh.

Especial to The -pispatch.J
Fayetteville, y. c., February %
The residence of S. NJ. Beasley. road
master of the Atlantic Coast Line here.
was robbed and set afire carly this
morning. The kitchen and annex con-
tanning Mr.. Beasley's Office. were de-
stroyed, but the house was saved. Val
liable records were burned. and some
clothing was stolen. This is the fourth
lncendiary fire here WITHIN tew
months.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-02-24
Man shoots His Son-in-LaW.
S.naciaJ The TimeS-DiSpatCh


Roanoke. va February 23.-,J ames
Duncan empt:ed nine shots from
shotgun into his son-in-law Howard
Iseskins. ut Big Land, w. Va. this
The wounded man was taken
10 lie Welch Hospital in a dyine; con
dit on. The trouble occurred when
Peskins. who was in drunken con-
dition, threatened TIC kill his wife,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-02-24
stable and Contents Destroyed.

Especial to The TimeS-Dispatch.1
Brodnax, Va. February 23.--Tne sta
bic on the farm of Mrs. r. T. Mere
dith, near Meta post-onice. were de-
stroyed by fire last night. Three nne
horses and one mule were burned to
death. There was also lot OF feed
stored in the building, which WAS de-
stroyed. The origin of the fire Is un-
Known.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-02-24
Lyncl,burr stores ,obled.

Especial 10 TIC TIincs-D!spatch.1
Lynchpurg. va. February 23.-Two
roobertes occurred IN the city last
night. when thieves entered the ware
mouse OF Moon &; LcGrand, on Jeffer.
son street. and the store or G. w.
scott. COZ Grace Street and stole from
zach n1acn
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-02-24

o'clock. in the vacant lot next to the |
corner of Bank Street and City Hall
Avenue. Although less than two
squares away. George died in the pa
troll wagon en- route to the police sta
ton. Death was from natural causes.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-02-24
,ro,,nd ~ n,inr Con0ItIon.

gSnecinlIto Tie Times DIspatCIIl
NhrfolIi Va, February 23,--Charless
ceorre a well-known white man, aged
ahout forty.two years, was round In q
living condition this morning at lo;t0
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-02-24
VIII Ysc Married Next Monday.

Ahinrdon. Va, February ga we'd.
ding Of interest WI! take I plase NEXT i
~ VARIED to II. II. S. Curd, OF WEIGH,
W. " Va Va. Miss Hartman Is the daughter
~ Mrs. j. Irby Hurt, and the wedding
viii he a quiet one, only. the relatives
~ MI. and Mrs. Hurt being present.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-02-24

saying that he desires to keep out OF
politics for the present.
The convention Will be held here OF
March j. and It is expected that Gael
county VIII be represented by a large
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-02-24
TRIAL STILL IN PROGRESS.

All witnesses in Thomas Assault Case
Not Yet Examined by Counsel.
l,ovdton. va. February 2S--The trial.
OF j, NY. Thomas as accessory IN the
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-02-24
woRKMEN UNEARTH DoNEs.
Remain. PROBABLY Those of Soldier In
the Civil War.
Especial to Tho Times plspatch.1

Especial TO The TThles-JrspHtcH.1
fredericksburg, Va, February a.
worklnen, while digging on some sew
err work In Princess Ann Street, In this
city. in front of st. Georges Eptsco-
pal Church, unearthed the bones OF II
dead man, evidently those of a soldier
who was buried there after the battle
of fredericksburg in 1862. The bones
Of the arms, legs and a portion vt the
skull were taken up.