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The Nome daily nugget., 1911-04-26
OVER THE WIRE.

"tteiio, Georse!" "Yes." has "Are you going to the bslI?" "No."
 What? the Odd FelIows?" "oh, why certainly"
The Nome daily nugget., 1911-04-26
COMMUNICATED

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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-23
WANT TOCONDEMN
RAILWAYS LAND
Lively Fight Between Three
Roads Before Corporation
Commission.
WOULD LIMIT NATIONAL AID
Governor Believes in Demanding
Scientific Road Building
as Requisite.
WOULD LIMIT NATIONAL AID

stubborn lighting at every turn
marked the beginning yesterday before
the State Corporation Commission OF
the nearing on the petition filed by
the Interstate Railroad Company
against the Norfolk and Western Rail-
way Company. The morning session
WAS consumed in motions and In settling
the points at issue. and the Louisville
and Nashville Railroad Company was.
at Its own request. permitted to he
made party defendant.
l.ucian III. Cooke, Of Roanoke, and
Judge L. NJ Fulton of Wise. represent
ed the Norfolk and Western; Joshua
Bullitt and former Attorney General
Rufus a. Ayers, of Big Stone Gan. ap-
peared for the Interstate. while w. A.
Northcott and Judge C. T. Duncan, of
Jonesriile were the attorneys for the
Louisville and Nashville.
WonTd Condemn Right of Way.
me interstate Road. which runs from
Stonega via Appalachn to Norton, seeks
to condemn some land belonging to the
Norfolk and Western for right of
way, SO that II can run It's trains into
the town. 1t seems that the Norfolk
and Western and the Louisville and
Nashville have all the vacant land
available for such purposes tied up, and
refuse TO dispose of It. AS a result
the lnterstate's station is in the west
end of the town of Norton. making
the situation. It Is claimed. extremely
inconvenient for patrons. This con-
domination proposition Is being opposed
by the Norfolk and Western with all
its might.
Daniel b. Vent. head Of the colossal
coal mining Industries in Wise and adj
Joining counties. financed by tho Wentz
millionaire interests In Philadelphia,
was tho FIRST witness. Mr.. Wentz re-
hcarsed the activities tapped by the
interstate road, calling attention to
the Importance of better connections
in Norton.
j. Is. Wolfe. a civil engineer, of Big
stone Gap, was the only other witness
OF the day, appearing for the Inter-
state. At $3.50 the commission adj
journed to 10 o'clock this morning To
all appearance two or three days will
be consumed in this hearing.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-23
DANGER OVER AT
HIGHLAND ? AR K
Diphtheria Situation Greatly I'm.
proved, Only Seven Gases
Being Treated Now.

After an epidemic of diphtheria
rious proportions, Mayor E. NJ. Nc
Clure, OF Highland Park, and DIR. A. L.
Martin stated last night that the Sit
uation was much Improved. and that
there are now only seven cases under
treatment. Much difficulty was eXpe-
rienced In having parents whose chill
dren were affected observe the quar-
antinc law, and yesterday Mayor Me
Clure fined one parent the minimum
$50. DR.. Martin stated that he In
violated the stringent law. much as he
regretted to take the step. But the
safety Of the public at large depends
on the stringency with which the
quarantine law Is enforced. and he
felt 1t matter of duty to prosecute
those who had violated the statute
and placed others in danger.
The epidcmlc continued for about
month, and 1t was necessary to close
down the school for a week to prevent
further infection. In all there have
been between forty and NIFTY cases
most of which were not positive cases
but germ carriers. equally as danger
Gus as tho former.
Precautions taken in time By tho
authorities, however. prevented dca this
and not single patient has been lost
The children are returning gradually
TO school, and ii is expected that al
n short time. Out of 100 swabs takcr
recently, only FIVE cases were reportc,
as being infected One new case de
veloped on Tuesday. No anxiety |:
expressed, however, rs TO any of them
and the situation is now we'll In hand
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-23

The FIRST day of tho $4,000 cam
paisn for greater Young Women's
Christian Association building at-Rich-
mond opened up yesterday with q
whoop. and more than $4,000 of tho
total amount required was reported by
o'clock. OF this more than SILL
900 had been collected over night, and
the real campaign was not started in
earnest until yesterday noon With
such n start II Is tho conviction OF
those In charge of the big civic move
ment that carly and abundant success
OF complacency is redoublcd by the
earnest and determined enthusiasm
which already prevails among the 400
workers divided into committees. The
real work OF these lighting teams"
lies just a little ahead of them, when.
with burning enthusiasm and domit-
able zeal. they will go TO the front. "as
terrible as any army with banners"
When the new $4,000 institution
has become established here twill be
one OF SIS such buildings already In
existence in tho United States. The
total membership fthese institutions
Is moro than 100000, There is a total
membership at present In Richmond. OF
1900.
Tho peculiar need for enlarged and
improved conditions II, tho local Y. w.
C. a. building Is shown when II is esu-
mated that as many as $4,000 women
in Richmond earn their own livelihood,
of which 1000 are boarding In different
sections of the city. Such an ;nstitu-
ton as 1t Is proposed TO erect here will
afford dormitorics for a large number
OF young women and girls who would
otherwise be unable TO surround them
selves with such environments.
1t is a matter OF keen qualification
to those interested In the present cam
paign that every indication points to
the fact that the citizens are fully alive
to the necessity OF constructing the
home. Men and women OF all circles.
business and professions are entering
into the campaign to raise the neces-
sary funds Donations and suhscrip
lions varying In amount from s25 to
$1,000 are being received in gratifying
quantities. and 1t is believed that be-
fore the campaign Is three days old
moro than 100000 will have been
received.
Yesterdays Rally.
Yesterday afternoon nj O'Clock the
400 active campaign workers assem-
hlcd at headquarters at the old y. NJ.
C. A. building. Sixth and Main streets,
for luncheon and report Although the
teams had been at work only since
the preceding midnight they reported
upwards of $1,000 already collected
The enthusiasm exhibited 1T the
luncheon was marked. Each and
every member of the four working
teams present appeared to be IN
tected And while the meeting was
held at busy hour for business men.
forty or nifty captains" OF tho local
finance were ,conspicuously In evil
dcnce. while the attendance of women
was cminently representative. and CHI
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-23
CONDEMNED BY BECK
Old cremntory. Owned by City. Menace L

Old Cremntory. Owned by City, Menace to
Life and Limb.
Building Inspector Beck yesterday con-
dernned the old Cremntory. belonging 10
tho city Street Cleaning Department. at 81.
John and Orange Streets. as menace 10
life and limb. and ordered II removed. The
structure is a corrusated iron shed. about
twenty years old. and much rusted and
out OF repair.
About two years ago the city erected for the
Street Cleaning Department mode,L garb
ago incinerator at sixteenth and Marshall
streets. many Counc.lmen understanding
that rhc old plant would be abandoned.
Tho committee, however, created additional
jobs for keepers. caretakers and hremen.
and has since operated both. except dur
ing various long periods when tho old
Crematory has been so out OF repair that II
could no, ba fred. 1t is stated that the
old Cremntory has long been an expensive
burden, requiring much fuel and large an
nunl repairs to keep 1t In order. and that
its methods OF incineration are far from
modern.
An appropriation OF $500 was made this
year FOR building roadway into the old
Crematory. now about to be abandoned.
The crematory adjolns the dog pound.
maintained by the city at expense OF
5000 year.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-23
~ II j IS i
lAS.PIR { PUBLIC
WITH CIVIC PRIDE
Advertisers Club Plans Big
Entertainment to Boost
City at Home.
BUSINESS MEN COOPERATE
Parade in Streets, Program at
Auditorium and Luncheon.
Are Projected.
BUSINESS MEN COOPERATE

with the hope of inspiring the poo.
pie Of Richmond to cooperate in maxi
ing 1912 tho greatest year of civic
progress and business activity In the
history of the city, the Advertisers
Club, at meeting held yesterday at
80 p. NJ, made preliminary plans
for "a great public entertainment. About
fifty members were present at the
Business Mems Club. the utmost on
'thusissm being shown.
A suggestion was made that at some
date early in January a smoker be
given under the combined auspices OF
the Chamber of Commerce, the Bust
ness Mems Club, the Richmond Retail
Merchants Association. Post A, of the
Travellers Protective Association, the
United Commercial Travellers the South
Richmond Business Mems Association
and the Richmond Advertisers Club.
This suggestion was received with warm
approval, but 1t was Immediately am
plilied in speeches made by repre-
sentative members OF the organIza-
lions mentioned.
1t was finally determined-condi-
toned. of course. on It's feasibility
to have big general meeting at the
City Auditorium for men. women and
children on some night. A program of
6ASi ldiho, anu lCalutSSp "HlSil
Will not be made public for tho pres
cnt will be carried out.
Have Big Parnic.
The proposal was also made that
the members of the live business or
CARNATIONS referred to meet at the
City Hall. and from that point engage
in parade to the City Auditorium,
where seats will be reserved for the
thousand or more men who would
take part In this portion of the novel
and impressive program Of the even
ing.
Bands would take part. Greek fire
illuminations INDUCED in. burners
bearing appropriate Inscriptions car
ried, and everything possible done to
interest all the popula ton in civic ad-
vancement
The exercises at the Auditorium con-
cluded, the members of the business
organizations will march to some
large hall, where buffet lunch will
be had.
1t was 50 evident; by the time that
the discussion was concluded, that a
popular chord had been struck that
a special committee of three was APP
ppointed to meet next Wednes day at
/: 80 at the Business Mems Club when
a definite organization will be ef
fected to arrange the details of the
event and to decide on the ways and
means of making It reality.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-23
BAR ASSOCIATION
TO SELECT JUDGE
Will Meet Saturday to Ballot on
Successor to John II.
Ingram.

Arrangements for the selection of a
candidate for the office of Judge of the
Law and Equity Court of Richmond
were made yesterday morning at 10
o'clock at meeting OF the friends of
the attorneys mentioned for the posi-
ton. held at the Office OF Maj. Miles NJ
Martin. in the Mutual Building 1t was
decided that the Richmond Bar Asso-
citation will meet on Saturday morning
AT II o'clock. and will ballot until
some candidate receives a majority Of
all votes cast The successful man
will be recommended to Governor
Mann for appointment for the unex-
pired term Of the late Judge John II.
Ingram.
The meeting will be held in the as
5cmbly hall of the Mechanics Insti-
tute, at Eleventh and Broad Streets. It
will be called to order by Richard Eve
Ign Byrd as temporary chairman.
while Henry r. Pollard will preside as
permanent chairman.
Agree on VoAinE Plan.
The friends OF the prospective cam
didatcs In the meeting held yesterday.
agreed upon a method of procedure. by
which all will be bound as follows:
i. A meeting. OF the bar OF Rich
mond is called for Saturday, Novem-
pSI 49, Ia II ~ - % CioCh -. Nh III the
assembly hall OF the Mechanics Instl-
tute. corner Eleventh and Broad
Streets, Richmond, Virginia.
2. The candidates for the iudgshir
shall be nominated without nominating
speeches.
"3. Tho voting shall be viva voce on
call of the roll.
-. No voting by proxy shall be al
lowed.
'5. The voting roll shall contain
names. of all white attorneys who have
, paid their State and city licenses for
the year 1911, and those practicing a;
this bar who have come TO the bar
since February /. 1911. and those who
have practiced at this bar for the past
twenty-five years.
go On each ballot the candidate re.
ceivns the lowest number OF votes
shall be dropped. and he Shall not be
ro-nomnated before an Intervening
ballot.
e. Messrs John A. Lamb, 4. II
Sands and James ". Gordon were ap.
pointed committee to prepare a rol
of the bar for use in the meeting
IS. The meeting is to be called IL
order by r. Z. Byrd. as temporary
chairrnan. and Henry Il. Pollard is /,
be requested to act as permanent
chairman.
"a. John G. Winston is TO be request
cd to act as secretary OF the meeting
and Harr yB owen as assistant sccre
tary.'
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-23
BLUES COMP ANY
HOLDS ELECTION
Officers in Line Are Chosen
Without Slightest Oppo-
Sition.

Showing its satisfaction with the
existing regime. Company B, Rich
mond Light Infantry Blues, last night
unanimously and enthusiastically
moved its officers UP peg each. The
election was held TO fill the vacancy
caused by the resignation some time
since of First Lieutenant Herman Carl
Boschen.
When the meeting began. after the
weekly drill. Second Lieutenant Rich
ard NJ. Bidgood was at once put In
nomination TO succeed Lieutenant
Boschen, and was elected without op-
position. Thereupon First Sergeant
VI. l.. James was elected second lieu
tenant to succeed Lieutenant Btdgood.
Both men are Regarded as military
experts and enthusiasts of high
rank, the company being thoroughly
satisfied with their work. Lieutenant
Bidgood was commissioned on Au-
gust Is. 1910. having been chosen af-
ter a spirited contest. Sergeant James
has earned every step of his promo
ton.
Readjustments Will now be neces-
sary in the on-commissioDed officers
list. Captain d. w. Leary will later
announce the name of his new first
sergeant ano of any other promotions
which may follow
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-23
IN SUPREME COURT
Few Decisions Expected To- Day--Court Il
Sit SattIrtuy

Few Decisions Expected To- Day--Court 10
Sit Saturday.
II was announced yesterday by the Su-
preme Court of Appeals that II will sit on
saturday OF this week. This Is taken 10
Indicate desire for early adjournment
for the term.
To-day will be the second opinion dny
for the November term. II is expected tina,
only very few cases u any. will be heard
from at this time. since the time OF tho
cour, since II convened has been much oc-
cnp'ed. Most Of the decisions are written
In vacation.
Yesterdays proceedings were as follows
scottish Union and National Insurance
company VIZ. Virginia Shirt Company.
Argued by Judge a. y. Phiegar and .Jud 70
A.NT. Embrey for the appellants and by Mr..
carter FOR tho appeiiecs and submitted.
Norfolk ana Portsmouth Traction Com
pahE vs.. White Bros. Unc.). Argued by
iazeweil Taylor FOR the appcilees. and sub.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-23
LOOKING FOR DAUGHTER
Circulars to he Distribnted In search fu
Miss Annie Werner

Much worried over the strange d!sap-
pearence OF his daughter, who LEI; Chicago
on the ncight q; November lc for Rich
nond, Anton Werner OF Hcnrico county,
'hus had postal circulars printed. and YES.
ierday placed them In the hands OF Gav
country.
Niles Annie Werner, the missing !auvh,er.
j. twenty-six years old, has l!sht HALF and
about 10 pounds She had ncen n ,,a,Ian,
In the ssnhtorlum % pr. Lindiahr, 5a;-ssg
Ashland Boulevard, Chicago. and was ,,Iac.
"a aboard the train hy Dr. Llndlahr. Since
trunk has arrived. showing that sne mus,
have had a tickle; ior Richmond
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-23
MORE WARRANTS FOR MASON
Alleged Burglar Charged With Stealing
Money ms Well rs Clothes.

day on Henry Mason alias Charles Will
Jams colorcd, who has been under arrest
FOR some days on charge OF breaking Into
and stealing quantity Of clothing from
the store ot Burk & Company. 500 East
Main street. The first Of the latest war
rants charges him with stealing sidl, and
the second. SSH. from the cash register
o. tho clothing company.
Mason Is alleged TO have stolen about
5000 worth OF clothing. Most OF IT he
pawncd in local shops. and Detective Ser
Seanla Bailey and Wiitsh!re and Detectives
Bolton and Gentry searched all the pawn
shops in Richmond and recovered enough
clothing TO stock new store. Mason
Gomez up FOR hearing In Police Court
this morning.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-23
SHOT ACCIDENTALLY
Wallace Hicks May Lose Eye rs Result
nj MptiDdy

As they were struggling together In play
early last night a small rifle In tho hands
Of James Il. Bryant. coorod, exploded. and
tho bu!e, passed through the rIsht side az
together at as North Fifth Street when
iAC accident occurred. The city ambulance
MAS called and Or. Iiuiehcr took HicRs 70
the CITY Hospital lie said last night that
he feared the boy would lose his riSh; eye.
Bryant wes arrested. ana was charged
with inuEderous!y assauiinE Hicks All
witnesses testify, however. tina; II was a
case Of accidental shooting.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-23
Lodges Con-. date.

80. 90, with Metropolitan Lodge 40. rs,
4. O. O r., w!i be put into effect at the
meeting OF Metropolitan Lodge. to be held
al Its hall, corner Twcnty.nfth and Mar
shn!! Streets. td-n!ght. The two lodges wifi!
become one and be known ms Metropolitan
Lodge, No. rs, l. O. o. r.. aud wi!! be the
third largest Odd-Feliows' lodge IN the
city o. Richmond All the members of both
Metropolitan and Capita City lodges are
expected 10 attend this meeting and dele
CATIONS from various other lodges In the
city Will also be present.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-23
Bunincss Mems Committee. John
Stc'rnrt bryan, chairman. reported na
VOEHI
Crowds Sec Clock.

a now illumination appeared on
Richmond's great white way last night
in the shape OF an enormous lium!-
mating clock. twelve or fifteen feet
in diameter. swung over moving pic
turc house ut Seventh and Broad
Streets, and gazed at last night By
thousands of passcrs-by. One hand
points to the day of the month-the
first day Of this era. according to
those who arc taking part In the
twclve-day campaign for the Young
Woman's Christian Association build
ing fun. The other hand. outlined with
tiny electrics. points to the amount
already plcdged-SII,07 For the next
eleven days the two giant bands will
run race: The time hand moves for
ward with clock-work precision. one
day at "a time. until December s. The
illuminated hand moves as the sub
scriptions come in. and at the end OF
the first day is several days ahead Of
time. II the hands finish up together
the time hand Will point to December
and the money hand to $4,000
pledged TO the fund for new build
Ing for the Young Womans Christian
Association.
No ornamental sign on Broad Street
attracted more attention last night,
nor was there one more elaboratcly
distance. Like the kiosk in the Capitol
Square. the inner workings Of the
great clock are adjusted daily, and
shortly after ] p NJ. the throngs on
Broad Street can see ut glance the
progress being Smade in the race
against time that has been inaugurated
by several hundred earnest canvassers.
with the backing and Endorsement of
some of the best business men OF Rich
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-23
salvation Army Dinner.

Adjutant George n. Virgins. OF The Sal
alton Army. SIS East Broad StsSet, is
planning to give Thanksgiving dinner to
800 children at tho army hall on Wednes-
day. November %, from to o'clock. Tho
ndjutant has asked the cooperation and
assistance Of the kindly disposed In max
Ing this dinner success. There will be no
soliciting. The adjutant hopes by volun-
tary subscriptions to receive sufficient
assistance to set q bountifn table for those
poor tots who rarely ever have a square
meal. Isl f.-. a -.Hy y
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-23
SCIENTIFIC ROAD WORK
Governor Would Make II Requisite
to National Aid.

In connection with the proposition TO
secure government aid TO road building,
Governor Mann said yesterday that he
favored proviso that no State should
be recipient unless II had II regularly
organized highway department, presid-
ed over by men who knew their bus
mess. Further, he would have 1t in
the law that no county could secure
any part OF such fund except under
the direction of the State department
The Governor believes that much
money is wasted through ignorance
lie has himself seen men dig bitches
which could not be reached by water
until II had first run up hill about a
foot Tho trouble. he believes. is In
the want of employment of trained men
to supervise construction. so that the
details are not left to laborcrs
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-23
suit ON Trial.

Trial began yesterday In the Law
and Equity Court before Judge Ernest
IT. Wells of the suit of III. &. Mcdaniel
against c. G. Surton and c. *. Willis
for $500 The case grows out of a
contested claim for payment for a
heatiaE apparatus installed by Nc
Daniel in a>dwelling erected by the
defendants.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-23

y meeting OF a subcommittee of rho
Ordinance, Charter and Reform Com
n'ittee 10 consider papers relating "a
the City Chemists office will bo held
at the city Hall at 1870 o'clock to.
morrow afternoon.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-23
Delegates from. nichmond.

The following has been appointed
as q subcommittee from the Commit
tee on James River Improvement to
attend the National RIVER and Hur-
bors Congress in Washington In De-
cember: George w, Rogers, Claude
l. Batkins. John r. Grimes. Carter G.
Jones and John b. Rlilcy.S The Coun-
ell has set apart $3.50 for tho cx-
penscs of he committee.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-23
Run Trnin for Farmer,

The Norfolk and Western Railway
has planned a farmers institute train
to run over the line between Lynch
burg and Durham on December 6. Z and
5. y number of stops will be made In
Virginia The State Department OF
Agriculture will cooperate. furnishing
speakers.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-23
About the Cnnttnl.

State Mineral Land Assessor James
\. Stone, of Bristol. was at the Cabitol
yesterday.
Commissioner koiner. of the Depart
mcnt of Agriculture, is attending a
meeting of the National horticultural
Society, in session at st. Joseph, Mo.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-23
DIR. Joyn-r I'm city.

Superintendent J. Y Joyner, OF tho North
Carolina Department Of Public Instruction
was a visitor at the Capitol yesterday, call.
Ing at the educational department.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-23

A warrant WAS sworn out yesterday az
ternoon against Leon MeIeter. charging
him with having forged a check of the
Metropolitan sales Company. 7-43 Harrison
Street. Detroit Mich. on E. a. stumpt
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-23
CAMPAIGN BEGINS
WITH GOOD Result n
First Day Shows That Citlz MS Are Determined
to Build New Home FIR Y. w. L. A-Hope
to al e $3.50, 900 in Tw I've DAYS.

thusiasm abounded among all. Tho
campaign proper Is in full uwing to.
day. and telling results are confidently
expected when the teams OF campaign
workers report at headquarters ut
O'Clock.
First Days Record.
Collections yesterday were as fol-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-23

Poor Committee Tonight.
Tho meeting OF the Council Committee OH
Relief OF the Poor, scheduled for last night
has been POSTPONED to Tonight at o'clock.