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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-03-30
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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-03-30

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the benefit of teachers who wish to re-
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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-03-30
Town Caucus.

Result of the Town Caucus held in
the town of Mineral Point, March 25
Supervisors = Samuel w. Salmon
chairman, David Potterton, Michael F
Schaaf
Clerk. r. Wallis.
Assessor Michael III. Brew.
Treasurer Clarence B. SutherS.
Justice of Peace-James Waters.
Constable-J. G.. Baxter.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-03-30

Agency for Sewing Machines.
We now have the agency for Genuine
Singer and Wheeler & Wilson sewing
machines. Parties wanting first
class machine will do we'll to call and
see them. MAUGER'S JEWELRY STORE.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-11
PLEDGE APPROPRIATIONS
OF $4,000 FOR HIGHWAY
James City aud williamsburg Con-.
nilftce Discuss Plans for
TlHJsinsr IS,tnJu
fsnocla,+,r III r,.1

Special to The Times Dispatchl
illuminating. Va. February l0--The James
City and williamsburg subcomui,tan ~ -:
general committee on roads OF tho PeninsUi,
Hood Roads Association. met here yesterday
visors John y. Barnes ana warren Marstor
OF james City county; G. c. Branch OF 10
emo; T. H. StrSkcr. OF Grove. and T. Il
Teddy. II. \. Phillips and r. l.. Spencer, 81
Williamsburg. r. II. Seddy is chairman anJ
II. y. Phillips. cashier OF tho Peninsul,
Bank. secretary
After discussing plans for raising III,
necessary funds az tho proportion OF il,..
east to this county il decided thar
James City and Williamsburg could pledge
about seHco The following resolution wa,
adopted: sJ@
a''Resoived. That II is the opinion Of thtt
COMMITTEES that tho following \sums can be
raised for tho Newport News Eichmons
highway: jamestown District. $500: Stone.
appropriation by county Ia cover a similar
sum from tho state. $500. We hclievo further
that an additional $1,000 Gun be raised III
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-11
JAMES ELvERSON
CLAIMED BY DEATH
Owner and Editor Of Philadelphia
Inquirer Had Distinguished
Career.

Philadelphia, February l0-James
Elverson. Sr., proprietor and editor of
the Philadelphia Inquirer. died at his
home here tonight. aged seventy.
three years. He had been III for sew.
eral weeks.
Mr. Elverson purchased the controll
ing interest in the Inquirer III 1889
Among his earlier ventures In the pub.
fishing field were Saturday Night. o
story paper which he established in
1865. and Golden Days. a we'll known
juvenile publication which he started
in 1850.
Born in England, he came to this
country in 1s47. He began life as a
messenger boy in Newark. n. J, He
OF sixteen, and before he was twenty
was made manager Of the Consolidated
office in Newark. At the outbreak OF
the Civil War he went to Washington
as manager Of the American Telegraph
Company. and personally handled much
Of the important business of the de-
partments. He was in close touch with
The Lincoln administration. and was
on intimate terms with the President
and members OF the Cabinet. He was
delegate at large to the National Re.
publican Conventions of 1900, 1904 and
1908.
Mr. Elverson is survived by a
widow and two children-Colone
James Elverson. Jr., secretary and
treasurer Of the Inquirer. and a daugh-
ter who in 1894. was married to Jules
Patenotre. then the amba ssador OF
France at Washington
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-11
Two Million People in China
Are Threatened With Death
by Starvation.

Washington, D. c.. February 10
Unless relieved, 100000 people in
China will die of starvation. This Is
a calamity predicted by American Con-
sui General Wilder at Shanghai, In a
cablegram received from him to-day
By the American National Rcd Cross
Society.
The Consul General appeals for
quick assistance for the suffering peo-
pie, and says that half million doll
lars is needed Immediately. There will
be no crops until the end OF next
May and Chinese relief is Inadequate.
no adds. 1T
In describing tho pitiful conditions,
Mr.. Wilder says the scenes in the
famine district are horrifying. Chill
dren are being given awey by the ar
flicted people. dead lay by the road
side, and the misery Of the sufferers
is being increased by severe snow and
cold. The famine area stretches over
a territory 500 by $50 miles.
The Red Cross to-day cabled to
China $4,000, which was contributed
by John D. Rockefeller.
In mall report to the state De-i
partment dated December 80. from
American Minister Calhoun at Peking
1t is stated that the number OF suf-
ferers in two Rroyinces--Ikiangau and
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-11
Virginiians at the Hotels

Mrrphys-Joseph stebbins. South Boston,
MN. Ella T. Arbogast. Buena Vista; Mrs.
j. G. Wysor, Clifton Forge: @. B. Hughes,
Lynchburg: B. W. Young. Virginia; II. Clyde
Fore. Lunenburg; Ed. w. Scranton, Roam
oke; w. D. Rowzle. yinton; E. Y Bracey
Vinton; c. II. Ergenbrlsht. Charlottesville
d. r. Snow. characteristic: H. c. Giles Bis
Stone Gap: Charles shimmin, Lynchburg
Mr.. and Mrs S. j. Adams, Petersburg; J.
Chamberlin, Winchester; Charles j. Fee
Norfolk; Daniel Jenries Chincoteasue; j. 3
Hriifin. Norfolk: II. s. Winn MaEtinsville,
ieorgc T. Davis. Martineville; a. 81 Hide.
s"ell, Clifton: +. L. Ford Clifton: j. T. Dean
petersburg; NJ. L. Muirc. Roanoke: James E
anderson Amelia.
s, rarkIG. b. Cox, Roanoke; Harry p
Richm ond-J. G. Primer. Mendoza; B. S
ponyns, Fries; MI and Mrs a. P. GiIlesntc
and daughter. Tazewol; Miss Ora Lewis.
W. Tierney. Norfolk: s. f. Davis. Occoquan
Or. s. I. \. Kent, Halifax; y. Talley Bal
Burkeviie: j. r. Blanks. South Boston: W
C. Coates. South Boston; John ". Echos
Vienna; II. L. Page, NJ. D.. Batesviic: E,
burn; W. NJ. Gillespie, Tazewell: W. NJ. W.
Gait. Norfolk; J.'J. Pond. Lawrenceville; w.
ran, Danville; F. W. Townes, Danville; P,
H. Terry, l. Terry, Witt; r. l.. McNeely,
Witt; r. ". shelton. Keeling; e. w. Nichols.
stumpf's-c. NJ. Deal. Norfolk; j. B. Boat
wright, buckingham; j. 7. james. Hampton;
L. l., Reid, Virginia; Ed. Hughes. Lynch
burg.
Grciner Orange: r. s. Petty. 1oanvile; W.
II. Scott Jetcrsvile: J. T. Smith, Lynch
burg; CT. s. Gay, Petershurg; w. G. Pool
Norfolk; J. G. shuey; Craigsville: j. L. Bel,
Bedford; ". +. Woods Concord J. s. Kent.
Virginia; w Z. Williamson. Norfolk: John
Sanders. Worth D. L. Shanahan, Virginia;
a. W. Ptman. Roanoke: Mrs. T. T. Brum
back. Stanleyton; Charles Cabe. West Point;
Julian Carroll, Charlottesville: D. ]. Hill.
Virginia. W. =. Stephenson. panvile.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-11
PLANS
FOR CELEBRATION
Alexandria Washington Masons
to Observe Washington's
4 Birthday.
Especial 10 The Times Dispa tch.

Special 10 The Times Dispatch.l
Alexandria, Va, February 1o.-plans
have been completed BY Alexandria
Washington Lodge OF Masons for the
organization Of q permanent Masonic
Memorial Association and tile annual
celebration of Washington's birthday.
February % next President Taft will
DC among the prominent guc=,a who
VIII be here February 90 lie Will
witness the disqualification OF the
Master Mason degree on a candidate,
which Will take place the afternoon
OF February 90 in the Elks' Hall Ma
sons prominent In the order, from
,hr9nshout the country Will be In att
cd at night with Il big banquet. which
viii be served in .Armory Hall. at
which lis expected coo guests will be
III attendance
The ceremonies will really begin ,be
evening of February 90 when an in
formal reception will be rendered the
ae on ,Ie n nnd Invited ai r guests
session OF the second annual meetine
OF the Washington Masonic Memorial
Master of aIasons of Virginia. Prayer
VIII De offered by Rey. W. j. Morton.
rector OF Christ Episcopal Church
OF welcome by number of the Wis
itins delegates and others Next will
follow an explanation OF the memorial
nroposition.. At o'clock in the after
neon the delegates will adjourn for
luncheon. The business session in the
afternoon Will begin promptly at ::
1t is announced that this meeting
Will be strictly in executive session.
and no person other than the repre-
senta,tves from the several grand
vi O ri tpf Ion r..
charge will be permitted to enter tho
lodge during the formation Of the me-
mortal association or the discussion
OF the constitution thereof.
The opening session the morning Of
with the election and installation OF
officers OF the Memorial Association
An adjournment for luncheon. which
Will be served al the Elks' Hall, will
be taken at noon. At 1880 o'clock that
afternoon the members will leave on 3
special train for trip 10 Mount Yer.
non. returning at 1 o'clock That af-
ternocn at 1880 O'CLOCK there will be
stated communication Of Alexandria
Washington Lodge OF AIasons. No. 81,
III. Taft Will be rendered reception.
The Master Mason degree Will be
eNemplified that afternoon ut the EikS'
Lodge rooms by a degree team. com
posed Of 125 members. including the
grand master. Grand Lodge officers and
igan delegation will leave Detroit on
a special train the evening of Feb
ruary 10. and they VIII arrive in Wash
ington the evening of February 20.
and be auartered at the Raleigh Hotel
in that city.
The ceremonies Will be brought to Il
close that evening with big banquet.
which will be held at -Armory Hall.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-11

post bill.
The House tonight passed the Con-
nor uniform bill OF ladinE bill. on sec
ond reading. by vote OF 43 to SO,
after spirited debate that continued
until IL o'clock. An amendment was
adopted striking out section "a. which
provides that goods. after being placed
in the hands of common carriers and
uniform bill Of lading issued snail
not be liable for garnishment
Negro Electrocutcd.
At 1880 o'clock this morning, Phil.
lip Mills paid the death penalty in the
electric chair of the States prison
here for the murder Of his wife in
Pennsylvania county, the crime being
one in which he broke his gun stock
over the head of his wife, and at the
same time brought nbount injuries 10
their infant that caused its death.
The mother was fleeing from him
with the child in her arms Phillips
was a nego. twenty-three wears old.
The plea Of brain storm" was made
for communication by the Governor,
which was refused. The electrocution,
the second in this State. was without n
hitch. The prisoner was thoroughly
composed, and died without speaking a
word in the death chamber
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-11
ROAD $50 MILES LONG
astonishing Growth Of Highway DcyeI
OnIncnt IL Southwest

ormcnt In Southwest
II Nussell county votes for the bond
issue OF $4,000 on February Il. with.
IN two Years there will be n modern
An!sh"ay approximately $50 miles long
between Ionakcr, at the east epd n
Rhssell, and Cumberland CAP. on the
virginia kentucky Tennessee border
IN addition. should Tazewcll county
"heIe bond isaue IS being ae,ta,ed
ACT faYorably and provide, az the other
counties haze donc.4io a road from one
end TO the other, the stretch OF road
mentioned would extend to the line OF
Mercer county. W. Va. and would be
about 2oa miles in length
Ihis gives some indication Of the
aP!rll prevailing in Southwest Virginia.
Lee and Wise counties have ALREADY
voted large issues OF road bonds ana
Inc routes We're specified in the CALI;
ior the elections, while those for RUS
fell county have already been laid az,
Makes Long Stretch.
Assistant Highway Commissioner
George r. Coleman made this calcula-
ton Yesterday, showing The long
stretch o. good road which Will result.
~ has been oyer the ground and has
directed the preliminary SURVEYS in
REPORTS from Russell arc rather con.
netting and the outlook Tor the bond
issue is apparently doubtful From
some sources II is said there will bc
no dificnity in securing {. good ma
1ority. while others are afraid Of an
adverse sentiment Even in this age
OF progress, there are s.i!l found ar
Euments and opposition to good roads.
II 3 noticeable. however, that the
southwest is far in advance Of the
"lotr Eastern part Of the State in tho
ma tier Of modern improvements and
con*eniences.
Commissioner P. ST. Julien wilson is
now In Tazcwcll. aiding in the cam
PaiSn for an election for bond issue
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-11
QUICK ARREST MADE
3inn accused of Arson Caught within
Few Hours.

I. 4
Through the joint ACTIVITY Of tho
Bureau of Insurance and the Rocking
ham county officials. William Runion.
accused Of setting fire 10 his house
on Tue day, was arrested Thursday
night In Louisa. He was taken TO Uar-
flsonburS yesterday afternoon
Runion, II appears, has recently
bought farm In Louisa He has
moved his family there, and left Har-
risonburg himself on Tuesday after
noon After his departure his old home
was partly consumed by fire. Runion
telephoned from stanton Wednesday
morning, inquiring about the matter.
commemorative Attorney Conrad com
munlcated with Insurance Commission
er Joseph Button and the latter sent q
department detective to Louisa for the
purpose OF getting an early interview
me detective went to the place, find :
Ing that Runion's family had not
learned Of the fire. Runion himself
was then seen and he said that some
one must have started the flames.
Sheriff Got Busy.
In the meantime Mr.. Conrad had dis
covered some evidence which he
thought warranted immediate appre-
hensicn, and e. j. Carrickhof. sheriff OF
Rockingham. went to Louisa. Hc
passed the detective in the dark while
going to Runion's house. The latter
proved ugly when placed under arrest,
and he was handcuffed. the party ar
irving at Louisa Courthouse about 1
o'clock yesterday morning. The pris-
oner was taken back to Rockingham
Yesterday.
1t is stated that some oil-soaked rags
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-11
SALE: WILL OPPOSE:
PAy-b|LL CHANGE.
War Department Plans Extension
Of It's Authority Over
State Militia.
HIGHWAY $50 MILES LONG
Roads in Southwest Will Con
nect-Quick Arrest OH
Arson Charge.
HIGHWAY $50 MILES LONG

Notifications have now been sug-
,gested by the War Department to the
bill providing pay for the organized
militia. to which Adjutanr- General Sa lie
personally is very much opposed. He is
III receipt of n letter from the National
Guard Association. outlining the pro-
visions which the War Department de-
mands shall be made part Of the meas
ure. The committee of the association
in charge OF the bill was not author
lied TO make such changes. and now
seeks advice from adjutants. general
II appears that the entire effort is TO
bring the militia of The states more
completely under control Of the Fed
eral authorities, as a condition prece-
dent TO Federal pay. For instance, in
the matter OF courts ma rtial, the
amendments suggested would place
members OF the militia who fail to re
spond TO a cell for service subject 10
trial by Federal instead OF State au-
thority. Again, 1t is proposed TO limit
TIC provisions of the bill not only TO
thosc who take ali oath of allegiancc
70 the United States, but to those who
also subscribe TO a pledge to he amen
able TO military service for two years.
whenever called upon
Would Amend Dick dill.
In addition to prescribing these re-
- 'NS'oAo' tHe tSIncHuln6nt3 10 the mill
Tia pay bill! would in fact amend the
DICK bill. under which the adjunct mill
1tary establishment IL now formed, and
Under which the States have added to
their own appropriations and have built
up their organized military forces.
feneral sale proposes for his part,
70 oppose any material change in ,he
oiil along the lines suggested. although,
NC Is perfectly willing 10 concedc IN
hPeG'ion OF state troops by Federal OH
ccers. 70 ascertain fitness for service
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-11

and part OF a candle were found in the
remain OF the house. Such a scheme.
IL used by Runion. would have resulted
in delay in breaking out Of the flames
until after he had left. There was 5000
insurance on the property.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-11
SALARY OF JUDGES
MAY Be INCREASED
Gets Favorable Report From
Committee, but Action Is
Deferred.
NEAR-BEER BILL REPORTED
Measure Introduced for $4,000
Additional for Public
Schools.
NEAR-BEER BILL REPORTED
Especial TO The Times Dispatch

Especial TO The Times D:spatch.l
Z. Raleigh n. c., February 10.-In tho
Senate an immense amount Of work
was done In clearing the calendar. and
nearly all. however. being local meas
ures.
Senator Cotton's bill to provide the
Torrens land title system was reported
favorably BY the Committee on Agrl-
culture. and was sent to the COMMITTEES
on Judiciary.
The Bill increasing the salary Of
Judges received favorable report from
the Committees on Salaries and fees. but
action was deferred.
Dr. kent's House bill, prohibiting
the sale or near beer. beering and other
IKE drinks. was reported favorably
with an amendment by the Committee
on Propositions and Grievances. and
was made special order for next
sett time to prepare an amendment re-
lating to the sale of cider.
The Senate received Its usual daily
quota Of petitions against near-beer.
Senator Martin, OF Washington. In
troduced a bill to establish a state
hsheries commission, and to protect
the fisheries Of the State. It being o
duplicate of the commission bill pend
Ing in the House.
senator Gardner introduced a bill to
provide medals after fifteen years SER
vice in State militia, and exempting
military men from civil or criminal liza
billy for acts committed under or.
ders
Senator Boyden introduced q bill to
provide for medical inspection Of school
children in towns, having q population
OF 1000 or over ~
Especially notable bills introduced IN
the House We're by Skies to fix sal
aries OF Supreme Court justices al,
sl,5o0; Spainhourt, to appropriate Si0,-
300 additional for public schools
privatt to assist farmers by cooper
alive field experiments; Kent, to pre-
vent carrying revolvers and sale OF
them. except to officers of the law
The House passed on second reading
the Battle bill to allow cities ana
towns to change charters or amend
charters at Will without legislative
enactment The bill was asked for by
the North Carolina Municipal League,
ms allowing the adoption Of the com
mission or other form OF government.
Out OF prccaution it is being passed
one reading day only by roll call
Joint resolution was pa ssed ask
ms Congressman to support parcels
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-11

Anhui-is not less than 100000, with
a prospect that the afliction Will be-
come greater and more widespread af-
ter tho Chinese New Year (January
SOY. The minister estimated thati2.-
100000 gold dollars Will be required
to provide relief
& III addition to the famine, the
plague IS also making. heavy inroads
upon tho population.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-11
.LYNCHDURG MAN
COMMITS SUICIDE
George Wragg, Well known
Citizen and Prominent Elk,
Ends Life.
-lspeclal to- The rimes- Disnatch ! !

Especial to The Times Dispatch.]
Lynchburg. Va. February 10
george Wrasg, aged thirty-tlve years.
one OF the best known men OF the city,
for ten years foreman and supcrin-
tendent In local shoe factory, shot
and almost instantly killed himself In
his home in Rivermont this afternoon
Tne bullet passed into his right tenn.
pie and entirely through the head He
had been In III health. and this was
probably the cause OF the deed.
Mr. Wragg was native OF England.
but came to America when a lad
Zen years ago he came here from
Lynn. Mass. and his mother resides
at Salem, Mass. A wife and two small
children survive. Mrs Wragg, Who
knew her husband was contemplating
suicide, by reason OF former threats. is
prostrated by his death. Wragg was
chaplain OF the local Elks Lodge and
was prominent in local musical cir
choir Of st. Paul's Episcopal Church
Tor some time several years ago.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-11
SENTENCED TO DEATH

NeSro f0Hnd Guilty on Charge of At
lacking White Woman.
Giarksburg, w. Va, February 10
sentence of death was passed Tonight
upon William Turbee, a negro. charged
Flora Angin, a white woman, on De-
cember a. at Weston, this county.
me jury returned a verdict or guilty.
and Furbee was ordered to be hanced
March 6. The negro was tried here
because or change OF venue having
been granted. ''-s
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-11
I NEW KENT PROMISES AID.
Nearly $4,000 VIII I.c Given for Rich
II t,pfx

T ntOnu-NeNSlt news fflSnWRy.
RoXbury, Va. February l0.-There
was a full attendance of the members
at a meeting OF the New Kent Board
OF Supervisors held at the courthouse
on Tuesday. After several matters Of
routine interest were disposed of. the
subject Of the proposed highway from
Richmond TO Newport News was dis
russed. Each OF the four districts in
the county promised to give 5000 by
private subscriptions the amount OF
$1,000 was raised, and the board agreed
county teams and employees. IT was
also decided that the county shall ask
appropriation from the State to equal
that made by the county. The subscrip-
lions and time allowed means more
than $4,000 for this county. The route
Of the proposed highway could not
better please the residents Of New
Kent, as 1t will traverse the entire
length Of the county. distance Of
thirty-two miles
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-11

private subscription. and from the city o.
Williamsburg. making total OF about Sa,scS
aid wo recommend to tho county Board OF
supervisors that the above appropriations
be made. and tho use OF oil road machinery
rendered the association go
Hon. J. D. Eggleston, State 6upertntend
OF Public INSTRUCTION. will address the peo.
ple OF Williamsburg and the students OF
William and Mary College In the chapel OF
that institution tomorrow night at 8 o'clock.
His subject Will be Public Education In
the south-Tts Progress and It's Purpose
Mr.. Eggleston Will be rendered a reception
by the college authorities after the public
a ~ Z t5z3gf
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-11
Glenn Herd Found.

Testing OF cattle for Tuberculosis has
been resumed under the direction Of
the State Dairy and Food Department
q herd has been tested at Culpeper, and
although Commissioner Saunders has
not received the report, he was told at
the department III Washington. whose
oflicers administer the tests. that there
was not single reaction.