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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-25
VOTE FOR TWO SENATORS
Chiffon Receives More Thnn Enough
mud Watson Lacixn Two.

Charleston. w. Va. January -
Contrary TO general expectation and be.
fore the Republican Senators who re-
turned this morning from Cincinnati,
could settle their diucrcnces with the
democratic members OF Tho uppe.
chamber the West Virginia Lcgisia-
turc to-day proceeded 10 the election
Of the two United States Senator'S. On
tho first ballot. W. l.. Chiffon, Demo
cratic nominee, received sixty-two
votes. three more than enough TO elect,
and Clarence Watson WAS two short.
with nifty seven. None OF the Rcpub-
lean members Of the Legislature voted.
Inc flftccn Senator'S OF that party were
abscn! from the upper chamber, anu
the Republicans in the lower house
were recorded as mot voting"
excitement was created in the House
when Nelson G. Hubbard. Democrat,
son OF Congressman Hubbard, ana ten
followers. boltcd the meeting. HUB
bard declared the Watson nomination
had been secured through bribery IN
the caucus. He nominated J. ". Davis.
Congressman elect. from the First Dis
tric,. This was seconded BY Robinson
OF Harrison county, who made a speecn
along the same lines as Hubbard &
" hen put 10 4 vote, Watson received
nifty one; Davis. ten; Edmiston. one.
IN the Senate. with tho Republicans
aosEct lch sixteen votes were scat
tered among eight candidates. Watson
receiving six. This gives him fifty
seven on joint ballot. with hfty-nine
necessary to q choice.
G. W. Campbell. OF Huntington, was
nominated In the House By Hubbard
for the other vacancy. and FIVE bolted
with him, Campbell declined on the
ground that he was out of the running.
because he had been turned down by
the caucus. and asked The members to
vote for Chiffon. Chiffon accordingly
received the necessary number to elect
IN Inc senate the vote was scattered.
but Chiffon led.
After tho votes were counted Demo
cratic members announced that an
investigation Of the bribery charges
would be made. -
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-25
.HA|T|ENS URGED
TO MEET ENEMY
Proposal to Arbitrate Comes
When People Are Greatly
Wrought Up.

Cape tiaitien, Haiti. January 81
The proposal to arbitratc tho boundary
dispute between Haiti and San Do
mingo has come at time when the
llaitiens were greatly wrought up.
Only yesterday the Governor OF the
Department of the North assembled
the people OF Cape Iaiticn and ap-
pcaled to their patriotism by descrb-
ing the origin of the trouble, and
finally calling upon them to meet the
enemy. Several army officers who
were present delivered speeches Of
similar tone.
LIE Cable. in reporting this meeting,
added the following comment:
The land bequeathed to us by
Dcssalines is menaccd. The Do
mnicians wish to invade our territory.
The hour has struck. We should still
our political passions and run to meet
the invaders.
''Tremble, you DoIninicans. At the
first alarm the heroes OF 1854 Will fall
upon you like an avalanche OF Roman
lcgions.''
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-25
urges Amlcablc Adjustment.

Washington. D. c., January 24-Sec-
rotary of State Knox, on the direction
Of President Taft. to-day cabled to
United States Minister Russell at
Santo Domingo long message. again
urging an AMIGA BILE adjustment of the
boundary dispute between the Domn-
lean and Haitien governments The
message forwarded to Minister Russell
to-day says In part:
The American government feels
that the two governments should at
once unite in framing compromise
providing for the early adjustment OF
this question. Meanwhile, the status
quo should be maintained, troops
should be withdrawn from the border
and work upon the road should cease
until the final settlement of the ques-
ton" Secretary ncx adds that this
government will be glad TO exercise its
friendly good offices to facilitate such
an arrangement"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-25
THOUSANDS FEAR
BUBON|C PLAGUE
All Glasses of People Leave Pc
king at First Oppor-
tunity.

Peking, January 2i.-The weekly
express from liankow To- day was
crowded with fugitives. These included
| college professors, the Italian minister,
minor diplomats and persons Ut means
who found the moment convenient for
vacation or retirement The bubonic
plague, which had it's first victim here
several days ago. and, 1t is believed.
many sine: then, is the primary cause
iuf the outpouring through the gates
OF the city. Even military officers took
opportunity by the forelock and joined
! the departing throngs.
AS matter Of official record. no
new cases Of bubonic plague in Picking
were reported to-day. but the opinion
is held at the legations that the
Chinese. fearing the visitations Of the
foreign doctors and the summary de-
struction Of the dead, are not report
ing Illness OF any sort, and arc pos
! Sibly secreting the bodies
The newspapers are supporting the
government in It's efforts TO allay the
fears. The masses. nevertheless, are
| much alarmed by grucsone reports.
such as one alleging that the Russians
at liarbin arc casting the afflicted into
poisoned wells. This story perhaps de-
reloped from the possible use Of lime
pits for the dead.
Meanwhile, the diplomatic body has
ilot UGH dDIC " uETce as 10 the maj =
ner in which the legation quarter
should be quarantined. The Germans,
Austrians and British are behind the
barred gates of their own compounu.s.
and arc advoca ting drastic isolation.
The Japanese, who have the largest
community outside the quarter, ana
perhaps the most pressing general in
| terests to be looked alter III Peking.
are supported by the Russians, In argu-
ing the necessity of continuing dipiu
matte relations with the Chinese
foreign board.
William j. Calhoun, the American
minister, has adopted a middle course.
lie has suggested keeping within the
quarter all the guards and the ex-
clusion Of the Chinese except such Off
Gals as are necessary in connection
with the legations. The modcratcs are
ridiculing the others. declaring that
they are panic STRICKEN. while political
motives arc openly voiced a actuating
| the Japanese. So far only a general
measure of quarantine has been under
taken.
The disease has reached Pao- Ting Flu,
In the province OF Chi-L on its south
ward progress Pao-Ting Flu is
seventy miles to the southwest OF Pc
king. and figured in the Boxer in
surrcction of 1900. The viccroy Of Han
kow has telegraphcd TO the govcrn-
jinent asking permissioa to establish
Z quarantine against Peking,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-25
News Of South Richmond

WIZ be tried Saturday morning In Chester
before Squire Robinson
'ue' besides getting drunk made hin,seIf
obnoxious TO several women In Chester ona
/. me citizens of that town have bssn ratc,.
ing FOR him. Watts has been secretIy on III
! 's ''ai' or the negro for some time, bu, onl.s
succeeded In locating him on Monday and
'' 9uiateiy erected capture.
New Corporation.
The firm to be known as tho Brown Eu-.
hiture company was Incorporated yesterday
by the State Corporation Conmiasion u,ith
several South Richmond mon at IN ha.,f
% II. l.. r. Brown. PRESIDENT Harry AZ
ha~uer' secretary; w. E. Bryce r. E. IRE.
S'V %htls IS tho to be $500; minimum. $1,000
has not been determined i, W is new nm
pc socald in South Richmond. The Concern
and as 10 via farFy b. on retail turni,ure business
'-''A ~ oesil operations shortly. 5
"p,. On Mission Work. A.
Ii. b shtso. Mission lis Work in China" will b,
night in the stockton street Baptist Chur 20,
~ ~ J., the pastor. the Rev, ]. T. Haley. 70 ex
be num n 'u of the lecture thero viii
q ~ mere r., VIII be no admission foe charged
- - are 'hY Bistbd to % p, present
In. honor Of tho birthday OF Linwood Sun.
many ma party OF young people were invited
Nunnaily. 40 Marx Street After s Ss ni,i
hours at games and music the guests re-
lEed 10 the dining room, where refrshmenty.
were served. 800 =
The chaperons for the occasion wero Mr.
ana Airs. ". II. Nunnauv. Mr.. and Mrs. a;
=. Nunna!ly. Mrs T. ]. Talbot Mrs w n
| l11fi Mrs: Maggie johnson. Mrs Nannis
fili!' Mrs. W. Nunnally and Mrs Priddy d
Protraoted Meeting.
announcement OF protracted revival
meeting in the Bainbridge Street Baptist
o ',.mi has been made Tho services which
WI begin on February Will be under the
direction OF tch pastor. the Rev j. ". Dur
ham. and the Rev. John J. Wicker. OF ths
Leigh street Baptist Church.
Personal and General.
Mrs. Vivian East Of 1915 Everett Street
is critically i'll at her home. 5Is
Hcinz Lottner. of Forest Till. who has
oeen to Reading. Pa, TO attend the funeral
OF his mother, has returned to the city " It'll,
his aunt. Mrs Hess, OF Reading IN '5'4-.
Miss Ethel Broaddus is III at her home In
Woodland Heights
Friends OF W. S. Reams, OF Oak Grove
will be distressed to hear OF HIS Illness at
F.! his home 7'-'.s10 M
Harvey Sampson. OF Decatur Street. has
! returned from Washing ton. where he under.
went an operation. lIH Me- T-i-
Engineer Charles T. Conley, OF l4os Porter
street. who was taken Ill at tho throttle al
ms engine Monday morning. Is recovering
at thc hospital in Danv!lle. where he was
! taken for treatment. 1t is expected that ho
can be brought home In few days
Engineer Robert F. Ellington. OF Balm
! bridge Street. who was injured yesterday
| morning by a fall from his engine IS rap
idly recovering from tho effects Of hi.
| bruises. s}6
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-25
EIGHTY KILLED IN BATTLE
Results OF Recent Flight Against Rebels
ERE NcRr (Saleana.

Mexico City. January o4-Eighty
killed and many more than that num-
Der wounded is the latest unofficial es-
innate Of the losses in the fighting
near Galeana. east OF Casas Grandcs,
tho latter part of last week
Colonel Antonio Raoago, after dis
persng a boy of rebels a San Buena
Ventura, hurried toward Galeana,
where, with seventy-tive cavalrymen,
a less number Of infantry and a rapid :
fire gun. he found the enemy 400
strong, cntrenched on hills overlook
ing the road.
The insurgents were routed after a
fight lasting a II day.
From the same unofficial source it
was learned that the net federal loss
in last Tuesdays encounter at Cuesta
de Aida was one second lieutenant and
four privates killed and five wounded.
The bodies OF two rebels were found
a dispatch from Chihuahua told oi
the capture by rebels of Ognacio Tes-
sazas. owner OF small ranch. for
whose release $1,000 was demanded.
He has no connection with the power
full Tessazas family in Chihuahua.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-25
CHANGE IN PAROLE LAW
Men WIZ Receive LIhcEty without
LImciiKht Of Publicity.

Washington, January 2l.-Men who
have won their paroles from Federal
Prisons viii hereafter step back int o
the world TO begin life anew unad
vertised. and without the. limclight Of
publicity.
Attorney-Gcncral Wickcrsham and
Robcrt Y. La Dow, chairman of the
Iarole Board, have decided that pub
Lefty in such cases helps to defca,
the object Of the parole law.
This decision was brought about
lhrgcly by the protest of Il convict in
one of tho Federal penitentiaries. His
application for parole was under con
Sideration when he saw published tho
names Of ten men who had heen pa
rolled from Leavenwcrth Penitentiary.
He withdrew his applica ton, with the
explanation that he preferred prison TO
being released with much publicity.
In the future when the board makes
It's recommendation for releases and
the Attorney General approves them,
the parolcd men VIII receive their lib
crty Very quietly. NO man will be pa
rolled at all. who has not promise OF
definite employment or assistance.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-25
FREE SAMPLE CURED OLD
PERSONS BOWEL TROUBLE

one OF the most remarkable proofs OF
1 Tn unusual laxative merit contained In
IS effective not only in people In tho
ptitnc OF life. but at the extremes Of
S sraa AS many letters arc received
n iV1n nothers regarding the cures OF
II 81 seventy and eighty years OF age.
must DC Sraly a wonderful laxative.
IN the cure OF constipation and bowel
!,t !. IN old people it has no equal.
!. Golrscts the constipation. iispels the
neeadache. biliousness. gas, 5,,rowsiness
~ ,, YER eating: etc. People advancing in
aears should see to it that their bowels
Or. Caldwelfs Syrup Pepsin. You can
proiong your life by healthy bowel ac-
Ven Won Clogged bowels invite disease.
period cannot DO better than use So
rup Pcpsin several times week until
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-25
SENATOR LESNER' S
Oh AR GES DENIED.
Controversy Between Factions
Attracts Widespread At
tention.
Especial to The Times Dispatch.

tSpStiui " nc 1ll)leS- DlSp n.
Norfolk. Va. January ai-Eugene
Bilisoly and Sheriff Cromwell tonight.
IN statements Issued, deny the charges
In toto In Senator Icsncr's card. that
politics had anything to do with the
charges of Edward Lesncr The; con-
troversy between the two factions. for
such II nov has In part become. while
it is attracting general attention, is
bitter and the outlook is problema tic
The, promise Of further exposure is We!
TO develop
Whether or not the recent charges
Of the registration Of voters by Ed
ward Lesncr. and the payment OF their
poll taxes from Il fund alleged to have
been given for the purpose by the POI
li'icai lenders and liquor dealers Of
this section. Will be the subject OF n
Grand jury investigation. is proble-
matte. although there arc those who
declare that the county officials have
.up"t them and cannot long re-
To day there are promises of addi-
tional 'eNposures." and it Is claimed
mat these will stir the community
even more than those that have already
been made public.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-25
GIFT TO RAND0LPH-MACON
General Education Board Sets Aside
100000 Approximation.

Especial TO TIC T1mes-D 1spa tch.
New York. January 24.-The General
Education Board esta blished by John
D. Rockefeller TO handle fund of &c.,
100000, from which to assist universi-
ties and colleges and pension teachers
held its eighth annual meeting this
afternoon In this city. Eight institu.
received allotments this year, and two
already on the boards list. get an ap.
preparation.
For the first time. Brown University
gets a conditional appropriation OF
100000; Carlton College, at Northfeld
Mimi. receives 100000; Mt Holyoke
college. at South Hadley, Mass, gets
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-25

the system has settled to It's future
Among the strongest supporters OF
" Caldw wells Syrup Pepsin arc Mr.,
". u Zorn. Of New Decatur. Ala, and
Mt Mt. George. S. Spaulding. Of tho Ma
lonal Soldiers Home. Kansas, both
elderly men. The regular size bottlea
can be bought Of any druggist at nifty
cents and one dollar, but a free sam
pie bottle can be had by sending youE
address to the doctor.
purchase of his remedy ends his obli-
cation. He mas specialized in stomach,
liver and bowel diseases for over forty
years, and will be pleased to give the
reader any advice on the subject fres
OF charge. All are welcome to writo
him. Whether for the medical advice
or the free sample address him Dr. w.
MOnticello, Ill. -.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-25
GAMBLE ON Result.
. OF SCHENk TRIAL
Continual From First Page. s

(COnI1nueQi from LNlTStt rage
offered by the state, and pleaded for
sympathy for the accused. He was fol-
lowed by his brother, j. j. P. O'Brien,
who was in turn followed by S. O.
Boyce, the third attorney for the de-
Tense His argument to-day was con-
fined principally to additional points
brought out by Mr.. AIaury, and an at
tack on Eleanor Zoeckler. the detec-
tive-nurse, and DR.. J. W. Myers, wit
nesses for the State He also paid his
respects to Daniel H. Phillips. who Of
fered damaging testimony against Mrs
Schenlk, characterizing Phillips as a
.'writhing worm, who worked him.
self into tho affections Of Laura
Schenk, only to accept her presents
and damn her character"
Mr.. Handlan will complete the ar
gument for the State Wednesday af-
ternoon. and the case is expected to
go to the jury not later than g o'clock
Shortly before court opened to-day
deputy sheriffs were sent out to clear
the street before the courthouse. where
men were making bets on the outcome
OF tho trial For several days tho bet
ting fraternity has taken advantage
of the publicity of the trial, and books
arc being made on the result Ike
horse race.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-25
Children cry
FOR FLETCHER'S
G q S II 9 RI ~
NOTICE; ]!

70 my many friends and associates.
who stood by us SO readily in every
way they could In tho trial of b. f.
Puryear. special policeman. who, ON
October 5. 1910, in the darkness OF
his own life. shot and fatally wounded
his nssailant. + want to extend my sim
cerc gratitude and apprcciation and to
those who have clamored for his pros
ecution and conviction presume
they arc satisfied AS for me. in the
future as In the past. 1 shall try
do my duty as I see II. Il VI
Respectfully,
7. T EIIEYlLA z -
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-25
HOLLAND DECLARES HE
Will. NOT DE Dictated TO

Norfolk, Va, January o4-In state
Elect z. e. Holland. answering criti-
cisms OF Lieutenant G. P. Shaw and
Eugene Bilisoly, for not expressing his
and Congressman Jones for the United
States Senate. declared that he does
not propose to be dictated to by any
one. He declared that al tho proper
time he would announce his preference.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-25

ballot. Previously the opposition. with
j. Edward Addicks as spokesman, ha q
declared the belief that they had tile
senatorship deadiockcd. To- days vote
showed no election In the senate,
which stands nine Republican to
eight Democrats, but Mr.. Dupont had a
comfortable majority in the House.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-25
DUPONT WILL BE NAMED

leaders OF Opposition to Recollection
Practically Abandon Fight.
Dover, Del. January 24.-The leaders
OF the opposition 10 the re- election OF
United States Senator Henry A. Du-
pont practically abandoned the hight.
and tacitiy conceded the reelection
81 Mr.. Dupont In to-morrow's joint
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-25
CONDITIONS YESTERDAY.
pSlav mid nj spbf ter,,pnrat,ra

tuesday midnight temperature. 81
a., ~; temperature g-........... 2t
iiuHhiully .-............-. SIS
M!hu, direction ..-............ n. l.
Wind velocity -.
J.: noon temperature 3S
3 T.. Al temperature .....
MaNimum temperature up to5 Dc
(. -. NJ. &c
Minimum temperature up to
y NJ .............. q
Mean temperature .... q
Normal temperature rs
deficiency in temperature
Accum. excess in temperature
since January Observation-Disclosures. 81
Accum. excess in rainfall since
january L /.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-25
Railroad Loses valuable Property.

Norfolk, Va, January 94.-By deci-
sion here to-day by Judge James G..
Lamberts Point Company against the
Norfolk and Western Railway Com
pany for the definition Of riparian
property lines a Lambart's Point.
where the Norfolk and Western deep
water coal terminals are located, the
Norfolk and Western loses nearly 900
feet of water front property, which
goes to the Lambert's Point Company
The railroad appealed.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-25
DANIEL MEMORIAL SERVICES
Tributes WIFI BE Paid in Senate on
February 20.

Especial to The Times Dispa tchl
washington, D. c.. January 24.-Scn
ator Martin to-day gave notice that on
the afternoon OF February 90 al 2:30
o'clock memorial services in honor Of
the late Senator John ". Daniel will
be held in the Senate. The list OF
speakers has not yet been announced
hut 1t is probable that many of the
members who served with Senator
Daniel will attest their esteem for him
with fitting remarks. 2. IL AIcCi NJ.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-25
Benr-Sch,yan.

1l| lSpecial 70 TIE Times D1spa tch. n
Norfolk. Va. January o4.-Arthur G.
Bear. wealthy Chicag oan. and Miss
II prominent merchant of Norfolk were
married tonight in the parlors Of the
Monticello Hotel, A brilliant reception
and luncheon followed. Scores of out
of-town guests We're in attendance.
They leave Tomorrow morning for a
Northern bridal tour. Alr. and Mrs
Bear VIII reside in CHICAGO
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-25
THE WEATHER

Forecast: NirEtnia-Fafr and some
what warmer Wednesday,; Thursday
unsettled, moderate tempernture, light
to moderate south winds.
North CarOltnn-Irnir In north, I'M
ncttled In south Wednesday,; Thursday
i"cnl rainsj moderate east to northeast
Sindh.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-25
RAILROAD RECEPTION
nal !rn C 6, ,, will WIN Be SHOW

Baltimore Conductors VIII Be Shown
Through City and rendered Banquet.
reception will be rendered to a number
OF members of Baltimore Division, No. 81,
by the Pocahontas Division. No eo7, Ladies'
Auxiliary to the Order OF Railway Conduc-
tors. OF this city, at o'clock this evening
in the Railway y. ". c. a.
The visitors will arrive here this morning
and will be shown tho points of interests
during the day. a reception Will be held to
night. The reception will include musica.
the end.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-25
SMITH GIVES UP
FIGHT FOR SENATE


s
Friedman. but would not say what .ncy
had discussed. MIR Frlcuman inslstr u
that his attitude was unchanged. Fear
that Mr.. Shcchan may finally win
through Republican aid sccms for the
time being to have been il1uyed. II
wns stated tonight that Republican
national leaders had warned the state
leaders here that any such charge
must be avoided
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-25
Nixon L. Iic-Itlccfcil

Carson, Nev. .!inna:v George S.
Nixon, Republican, was reelected
United States Senator to-day by a
Legislature which has four Democratic
majority OH Joint ballot
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-25

100000. The others arc Dakota Wcs-
leyan University. Mitchell, $. D.. $500
600: Denison University, Granville, o..
$4,000; FISK University, Nashville.
Tenn. $4,000: Randolph Macon Col
lege, Ashland, Va, $4,000 and Swarth-
more College, Swat hmore. Pa, $4,000
Former bencficiaIies. Colorado Col
iege, Colorado Springs, Col, and the
Western College for Women, Oxford,
o., are awarded $4,000 each.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1911-04-05
wilt Resistant Cotton Seed.

Don't plant your common cotton
seed on "blighty" lands, but get seed
of the Wood Wilt Resistant Cotton.
It's entirely wilt resistant, product
i've and the best poor land" cotton
in the South. It's great vitality is
remarkable and it makes cotton till
frost. 1t is planted almost exclus-
lively in this section. Sells at $1.25 a
bushel. Ten bushels at $1.15, and
rs bushels at $1.0O. Write for de-
scriptive folder and testimonials Do
it now, for it may mean a cotton
crop to you. w. F. CONVICTION,
Headland, Ala. (The Covington-Toole
Cotton Seed Man,