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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-30
ARAM MURAD, SHAH MIR, NOT
DISCUSSING SOME THINGS
But Vice-Consul Of the Imperial Ottoman En-.
pire Certain Peace w ill Be Established Be-
tween Turkey and Italv

Aram Murad. Shah Mir, vice-consul
of tho imperial Ottoman Empire,
turned u bland. smiling, diplomatic
face upon n reporter for The Times
Dispatch who trailed him TO his apart
ments at the Jefferson Hotel last night
with an ambitious idea OF cnveigling
him in toothsome interview touching
tho kish-Italian situation.
"YcsP You want TO know what l
think OF the war; II the United States
is likely to act as arbiter between
OF Russia and Japan? I have no official
permission. sir. to discuss that fca.
ture."
l1e spoke with the painful eXactncas
of enunciation and grammar which is
SO common In the case of educated
foreigners who have acquired their
English abroad. Aside from tho slight
popularity of speech and complex
ion bit more swarthy than that
commonly met among Anglo Saxons,
there was little to suggest tho Otto
man in the diplomats appearance.
Fashionnbly attired in an American
tailored Prince Albert no differed lit
Ito in appearance from the average
well-to-do banker that ono meets dur
ing promenade hours on Fifth Avenue.
"On what terms would your govern
mcnt be willing to relinquish Tripoli?'
persisted tho reporter. For several
millions, say?"
NO. no. never" replied the repro
sentative OF the Sultan, emphatically.
Peace will be nude upon terms that
will preserve the dignity OF our en-
pirc. VIC viii not give UP Tripoli.
Our soldiers are in better condition
now than those of italy. They arc
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-30
SkYSCRAPER FOR
RAILWAY PEOPLE
Street Car Company to Erect
Tcn-Story Home at Seventh
and Franklin.
TO BE READY IN OCTOBER
Lot Opposite Temporary Post
Office Long Ago Acquired as
Site for Building.

Architects arc at work on the plans
Tor new skyscraper which the Vr-
Ginia Railway and Power Company will
erect at the northeast corner of Sew
cnth and Franklin Streets. At thu
company's offices it was stated yester-
day that while no definite statement
could at this stage be made touching
the specifications of the proposed build
ing. II Will compare fuvornbly with the
ilnest office structures OF the city, uid
will probably be moro than ten stories
in height. Construction will begin in
mediately upon the completion Of plans
and awarding of contracts. with every
indication that the building will be
finished by next October.
The plot upon which the now build.
ing will be constructed Is opposite the
temporary post Office, and fronts fifty
two feet on Franklin and ITO feet on
seventh Street. 1t was acquired some
time ago by the railway company, with
the view OF utilizing IL for structure
TO house the different departments,
which are at present with difficulty
cared for in the company's building al
Seventh and Main.
Present Quarters Inadequate.
The present quarters have proved
inadequate under the large Increase OF
business which has taken place during
the last few years. and the erection or
the new home is i'll line with healthy
growth.
The tentative plans indicate that the
entire ground floor will be devoted TO
the display of various electrical con-
trivanccs. and the upper floors to the
offices of the different departments of
the company. In addition to this, the
new building will be the home of the
offices Of the Richmond and Chesapeake
Bay Railway Company and OF the Old
Dominion Iron !und Nall Works The
height of the building and It's large
amount OF office space Indicate also that
room VIII bo available for number
OF other offices not directly affiliated
with the power company.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-30

brave and determined. and victory is
certain to be with US. No. we want
peace. but only II we can preserve our
dignity"
Upon the subject Of Russian adj
Vances In the Far East and the i'm
minent extension of Russian influence
over Mongolia and Turkcstan. the vice
consul declined to mako statement
Tho situation was critical. he admit
ted, and OF immense Importance to his
government but-well, 1t could not be
discussed,
rs your government still convinced
that tho Italian army OF occupation
carried on war OF determination and
massacre against the hostile Arabs in
Tripoli?" was the next question.
y have seen dispatches and Jour
nails from Constantinopic making such
accusations" replied tho astute Aram
Murad. and then, relaxing for mo-
ment from his carefully poised diplo-
macy. he added. but that is all over
now. The war is Just Il regular war
now. We arc satisfied. We will win"
Asked about possible peace arrange
ments. the Turkish cmissnry evinccd
diplomatic Ignorance and politely d.
rccted the conversation into other
channels A trust magnate on the
witness stand was never moro iGno-
rant OF important details. He knew
nothing about tho peace terms which
would be acceptable to his country,
nor had he any idea what power
would be likely to act as mediator
telephone call from the Turkish
embassy In Washington caused Aram
Murad TO express his regrets. He is
here with papers In the khouri case.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-30
BURNED TO DEATH
AFTER WILD LEAP
Mrs. Annie Walker Jumped
From Window When Her
Clothing Caught Fire.

Flooded with burning oil, Mrs
Annie Walker. OF $50 South Pine
street, jumped from the first story in
hsr home yesterday afternoon. and
fell, dying heap, on the street. Her
thirteen year old daughter. Estellc
who was playing with ncighboring
children at the time, saw the fatal
leap, and rushed to her mothers side
In an anguish of despair she cndcav-
ored to beat out the flames with hor
hands Ncighhors were attracted by
the screams Of the woman and BY tho
cries OF the little girl. They arrived
too late. With rugs and blankets they
hnnlly cNtinguished the blaze Prac-
ticnlly every stitch of clothing was
burned from the body
The city ambulance was summoned,
and DR.. Watts who responded, hurried
Mrs. Walker to tho Retreat for the
Sick. where she died a short time
later.
Poured OIL on Fire.
Mrs. Walker lived with her moth
er, Mrs. Sallie Pullcn. n sister of /. r.
Pullen, n keeper at the penitentiary.
Her sister Mrs. lamos Howlc, was i'll
In the same room which she occupied.
Mrs Walker tried TO revive Il slum-
herring fire by pouring oil on the Goals.
way To the ceiling. and Mrs Walker
was envelopcd in flame. AS she STUN
blcd backward from the fierce pain
she spilled more oil on her dress and
became pillar of fire
Unable to endure the consuming
agony, she rushed to the window Of
her room and leaped to the street.
She ran as far as the middle Of the
car track. which passes her door, and
fell between the rails. Smoke and
flames Jared UP. and all the people
could sec was q burning heap. Estellc,
crying and screaming. fruntically tried
to beat out the flames. She could af-
ford no aid. Her little hands were
badly burned, and a physician had to
| attend to her wounds.
When Dr. Watts arrived Mrs. Wal
kcr was beyond all aid Every part
of her body had been burned, and her
hair was signed to the scalp. Her face
was burned beyond recognition.
Mrs. walker was native of Pul-
len, Pittsylvana county. The body
this morning for burial Sunday after
noon at . o'clock.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-30
CANDIDATES FOR BENCH
Several Would Succeed Judge Watson
Who VIII Soon Rckicn

The impression is that Judge Walter
y. Watson, Of the Fourth Judicial Cir
cult, who is q candidate for Congress
ia the Fourth Congressional Dis
trict, will resign his position on the
bench within the next sixty days. in
order that the Legislature may elect
mas previously stated that he would
retire when In his JUDGMENT II becomes
advisable To begin an active canvass.
In view OF this situation, the bar OF
the circuit is much Interested in the
cholcc OF "a successor. The friends
OF WHILE g. Smith. member of thu
Richmond and Petersburg bars are nc.
tive in his behalf Former Congress
man robert G. Sonthall. OF Amelia, is
Dcine urged. while Freeman Epcs, OF
Nottoway, is spoken of by many.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-30
DOC QUIGLEY DEAD
Popular Minstrel Man Had Recn Play
ing Hero for Twenty Years.

Popular Minstrel Man Had Been Play
ing Hero for Twenty Years.
Nearly everybody who has ever seen
the Ministries remembers Doc Quigley.
the tall, black. dancing man with Al
Fields show. When he was here last fall
Qugley was just as clever as OF old.
! and In addition to his own turns he
was the manager OF the organization,
on the stage and off. lie walked In
the parade. just as he had walked for
the past twenty years. and 'hc said
one day that he guessed he had walk
cd a million miles.
But the genial minstrel will walk
in no more street parades. a week or
two ago he became i'll: The doctors
told him that he would have TO quit
the road for n time, and they sug-
gested that he return TO his old home
In Columbus. o.. for he was threaten
cd with pneumonia. The case devel-
oped seriously and on Thursday he
died.
Nearly every member of thc local
Elks' Club knew Quiglcy and called him
by his first name. Tie had been coming
to Richmond every year with AL Field
since Field organized his company, and
while Al Is growing old and takes q
minor part, a bigger. part and big
ger share OF work fell to Quigley. fIe
did 1t so well. however, that he was
regarded as one of the best minstrel
mon in the business.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-30
WAGE QUESTION
WILL Be MEDIATED
Chesapeake and Ohio Operators
Decline 5 Per Cent.
Increase.
----
WILL STRIKE. IF. NECESSARY
Vote Unanimously to Support
Committee, Which Demands
1919 Per Cent.
WILL STRIKE IF. NECESSARY

Failure to reach an agreement in
the matter of the Is per cent. wage
increase demanded by teleghaph or
orators of the Chesapeake and Ohio
hallway caused both sides yesterday
TO concur In proposition to submit
the whole question to Judge Martin A.
Knapp. of the Commerce Court. and
Charles p. Neill. Labor Commissioners
for mediation. 1t is expected tina,
! they Will within the next few DAYS
order hearing to take place either
In Washington or Richmond.
Conference between the committed
from the Order Of Railroad TeleEra-
piers and officials of the Chesapcakc
and Ohio, which have been held al
most daily since November 81 have
resulted in the company's Offering a
general increase of per cent. In an
effort to secure an adjustment of the
matter the tclcsrnphers reduced their
demand from 10 to 121-o per cent
but declined to consider anything less
In justification OF their demands the
operators point out shat while rival
roads travcrsing approximately the
same territory have within the past
1.-TWO years granted increases ranging
from IL to Is per cont, the Chcsa
peaEc and Ohio has made no incrca sc
within the same period. despite the
1act tnat inc cost OF living has greatly
advanced. The road, they clatm pays
less to Its tclcgraphers than does the
Norfolk and Western and other com
petInS lines,
Strike Vote Taken.
strike vote submitted to the 500
members OF the Chesapeake and Ohio
branch of the Order of Railroad
photographers on December IA. shows
the men to be solIdly for the increase,
an almost unanimous vote to this CT
feet being registered. The men have
agreed to stand by any arrangement
ratified by their committee, which, 1t
was stated yesterday by its chairman,
Will accept nothing less than 4 IL / 2
per cent increase. This means in eff
feet that unless this demand Is met
the tclcEraphcrs of the Chesapeake
and Ohio system will be crlled out on
strike.
The increase asked for will affect
NIL tclegra pliers, station agents. tclc-
phoners. lnemen and Jewelers. on the
system between Newport News and
Chicago. The Order OF Railroad Tcleg-
raphcrs, which has a total member
ship II the United States. Canada and
Mexico of more than 10000 includes
also In its ranks the train dispat ch-
crs, train directors and stuffmcn.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-30
DID NOT TALK WITH DEAD
Details of Bcnttie Murder Not Revealed
by Clairroynnt,

bcthiis OF bfHtttC murder Not Revealed
by Clsirvoynnt.
No clairvoyant penetrated the mys-
teries of the Beattie murder. to be
afterwards corroboratcd by his con-
fession. 4 story printed In Charleston.
), c.. to the contrary Notwithstanding
Governor Mann said yesterday that
he had been misunderstood or had not
made himself clear in conversation
he had In that city. lie received such
q letter. but 1t was not until after the
execution, and the writer had every
opportunity to acquaint herself with
the facts by means of reading the evil
dence adduced a the trail 1t was not
necessary for her to converse with
the spirit of tho murdered girl.
The story says: Eat the time this
letter was received the prosecution
was unable TO explain the pool Of
blood in tho turnpike" and 4, contin-
ues that the letter stated that Beattie
sat on the murdered woman's head on
tho return trip. AS matter OF fact,
the letter was not written until after
the prosecution was all over and had
convicted the man OH evidence which
partly cleared up this point. The
article concludes: Did she guess or
did she know" She knew.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-30

Oiiccrs for George Z. Pickett Camp
No. S, United Confederate Veterans
Tor Inc ensuing year We're elccytcd lnst
night They are as follows:
q ". Rylhnd EppS. commander. C. r.
G. ". wyatt. second leutcnant-rcm.
mander: Thomas j. Waller. third lieu
tenant commandcr: II. y. Northen. adj.
lntani: j. u. Angle. ruartcrmastcr: {,
y. Lochr, treasurer: r. p winston
cha plain; Or. !. 6. Trevillian. surgeon
Y ID. Brown. officer OF the day: r.. r
fckles. officer of the guard: T. j.. Kcl.
.Gr, color bearer; G. r. Lociir. r. y
Forthen and w. Miles Cary. trustees
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-30
Saunders Must ReconsIder.

The Impression Erows about the
Capitol that Dairy and Food Commits
sioner w. D. Saunders will Yield to
the pressure brought to bear upon him
to accept reappontment. 1t is known
that the Governor desires him to do
so, while the dairy interests of the
state have been especially sollcltous in
this respect. Mr.. Saunders Will be
hack at his Office next Tuesday. and II
is believed the announcement will soon
follow. His present term expires on
February /.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-30
Book Finding List.

The Virginia State Library has just
published a finding list of books on
the subjects of science. medicine. agri-
culture. technology. military and naval
science. In all, about 10000 books arc
embraced. The work was done by
Assistant State Librarian N1rl G.
SVEN.
The exhaustive nature OF the work
is shown by the analytical research
The contents are given at consider
able length. For inetance. the articles
in the reports OF the Smithsonian In
stitution since 1887 are given by au-
thors this feature alone consuming
several pages. A general index con-
cludes the book. which contains more
than 500 pages
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-30
Lee Camp Memorial.

Arrangements we're completed las;
Veterans to hold the memorial services.
which VIII take place In the hall on
the night Of January 70 The address,
viii be by Rev. James Y. Fair. II. u
Church.
The annual sermon Will be delivered
Mt the Second Presbyterian Church on
January ] !, at 5 r. NJ. by Rev. Russell
church in u body.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-30
POLICE COURT CASES
John Thomas Sent to Jail for Stealing
i Fifteen Hams From Meat Company.

II John Thomas. colorcd, charged with
stealing fiftccn hams from Armour &
company Was sentenced TO two
months In jail from Police Court yes
terdny morning. Annie Martin. col
ored, OF 80 North Seventeenth street,
charged with having received the stolen
mans, was sentenced to four months
IN Jail hut appealed
The hearing. Of William Allen and
Charles. Harris colored. charged with
assaulting William lIadley and steal
tns from him s2l.T5. was continued 10
January g.
L!nwood Scott. colored. charged with
breaking into the store Of g. ii. Lewis.
vas sent on TO the grand jury.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-30
WOULD RAISE SALARY
Committee Recommends That INSPECTOR
OF Gus Get 5000 a Ncar

Tho Light Committee at a meeting
last night recommended to the City
the Office OF the Inspector OF Gas be
amended to Increase the salary from
Sl.76o to $4,000. An application for an
increase of salary was made to the
Shelton, and II was the opinion OF
the committee that this should be
done. in view of the fact that the
work of the office had materially In
creased during the past several years
The ordinance was offered by Alder
man John j. Mitchell, OF Clay Ward
y meeting of the Market Committee
failed of a quorum
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-30
WOMAN'S SHOP ABLAzE
DAMAGED by Fire, but Cause Could Not
Bc Determined

Starting from some unknown cause,
fire last night damaged the plant of the
Woman's shop Company. 2o7h North
Sixth street Much clothing and sam
pies Of goods were burned Damage
to the building amounted to moro than
5000.
Chief Joynes responded to the call,
and answered with twenty-on horses,
with Engine Companies 3, 4, 8 and and
Hook and Truck Company No. 1.
Chief Joynes made minute examina-
ton of the premises. but was unable TO
find the cause OF the blaze.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-30
Tnx once Open rn-nax.

IN order 70 give all citizens ample
opportunity to pay their city taxes for
1911, the Office OF city Tax Collector
iiulce will remain open throughout to-
day. the last on which TO pay without
penalty. 1t is customary to close all
city offices at noon on Saturday.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-30
Would he Doorkscnci.

c. W. Graves. an cmpIoye of the
state Pcnitentiary. is a candidate for
the position of second doorkecpcr in
friends who are on the lookout for
him.
Several applicants have their eyes
on this place. which is now hold by
III. 3. Truslow, of Stafford, who wants
to be elected w. Il. Howle, of Isle
of Wight, has recently been in the
city IN the interest OF his candidacy
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-30
Respect the Uniform.

Among the measures to be consid-
cred by tho Legislature will be one to
prevent discrimination against persons
wearing the uniform of the United
States Army or Navy. There has been
a good deal of complaint on this score.
especially In regard to places of public
entertainment 1t is understood that
the Governor will touch OH this point
in his message to the Legislature.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-30

The jury in tho Law and Equity
Court was adjourned yesterday after
noon until Tuesday morning at II
o'clock This step was due to the fact
that many OF the witnesses in cases
now on the docket for Il hearing were
III and unable to appear in court TO
testify.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-30
Inn,,rurn,e I:irht.JIour u,,,o

I'ostnasier Edgar Allan. Jr.. an.
nonnccd yesterday that with the he
ginning Of the new year the eight hour
inaugurated at the Manchester sta
ton. For long while the nine our
plan has been in vogue. but to comply
with the Federal laws governing The
the eight-hour system will no nstah
iished Details for the change have
been arranged 80
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-30

Inc Wcstmoreland Club gave as
n,nrlstmaS entertainment last night,
Thn clubhouse was clahoratcly dec.
Grated. ana there was great feast
like all Of the holiday entertoinn,n,,H,'
which have made the WcstmoreIand
famous. gu"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-30
0mcer Kills MADDOX.

After two calls had been received In
tho Second Police Station. Officer
Thurman went to the house at II South
Plum street yesterday afternoon and
killed dog supposed to have been
afflicted with the rabies. Fearing ia
draw his pistol because of the people
around him. the officer went into the
yard with piece of wood in his hands
The Infatuated animal. snarling an6
biting, sprang al him. With one blow,
squarely between the eyes. the officer
laid the dog low He died without O
struggle.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-30

Money for the jurors who served
during tho November term OF the City
button this morning In the ONCE OF the
clerk. 80 z N a i7''. : i y -
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-30

The Board OF Sinking Fund Commits
Office Of the City Auditor. >A'
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-30
VTgininns at tue hotels.

lid.
stumpfs--W. c. Scott, Houston: ]. T.
Smith. Lynchburg ]. T. Fentrcss. Norfolk !:
A. j. rhipps. Newport News.
GNbert-Mr, and Mrs James Semones
Gate City: w. A. Roberts Roanoke: j. A.
Johnson, Hot Springs; j. p. Pankey Arvo-
MIA Mr, and Mrs. J. e. Carroll. Norfolk :;
Dante: Thomas B. oliver Crcwc; j. s. Hors-
ley. Wurm!nstcr.
Richmond-w. T. Shields, virginia; Mr..
and Mrs. W. r. White, Virginia; 4. c. Fish
burg: C. c. Robinson. Charlottesville: w.
II. Russell. Clarksvillc James Neral,
Roanoke: Miss Mary Holman. Roanoke; O..
l. Stcarncs. Salem; W. $. steele. Charlottes.
willie.
Pnrt-John Malcon, Danvilic: j. r. Hor-
ton, Wise; c. J. snead. Virginia: e. C. Nc
Alexander. virginia: @. w. Boyd. Endicott
Murphy's-Ii 4. Tanner, LynchburE; +.
NJ. Meade. panviilc; w. A. Brumhe,d N,
D., Brookneal; c.. II. Sncad. virginia; IL.
w. Sadlcr. Virginia: Mr.. and Mrs. W. Il.
Perkins. Miss Perkins, Virginia: ]. A. Ma
con. Pocahontas: f. G. Hcathcotc. Lynch
| burg; L. P. stearnes. Newport News: A.
Wright. Virginia.: T. ". billiard. Blackstone:
II. j. wilkins. Gordonsrille: i. 7. Brittle,
Waverly: IL. ]. Drcwry. Waverly; o. d.
Hardy. Clifton Forge; T. w. Edawrds, Dam
Vile: 81. K Edwards Lawrencevilic; j. o.
| Rhodes. Louisa: w. J. Massie. Louisa; B. d.
Woodson; cumberland Lena NJ stilweiI.
Williamsburg: w. A. Crunp. Newport
News; Mr. and Mrs. f. p. Neal. Chatham:
| l. Adler, Virginia; James W. ElEht. Char
lottesviilc: L. s. Epes. Blackstono; F. W.
| Hubbard. Farmvilie: Mr.. and Mrs Roy 7.
| Parker, Bowling Green W. p. Livezcy,
! Newport News; William 4. schmidt. Char.
! iottesriilc; u. Il. Trayior. .Tr., Lynchburg:
w. II. Smithers, Petersburg.
Davis-I. L. McGchee. Lynchburg; r. C.
| Faulknell Virginia; William Smith, Fort
Monroe: Miss Dennison. IIarrisonburS: Mr.
/ and Mrs. OFT Munzcr. Virginia: H. NJ Link
GUS. Locust Creek.
Lexinston-Thomas F. Williams. Virginia
W. g. overton. louisa Mr.. and Mrs. II. l..
! Myers. Chase City: y. j. Ticc, E!lIston; Mr..
| and MIS-. J. {. Brown Norfolk; T.. II.
| Saunders. Williamsburg; C. T.. Mcintosh.
NirEinia: T. H. Stone. West Point; d. B,
Saunders. West Point: II. Il. Marston. To.
ano; a. J. Gee, kenbrdst: w. a. Pcndlc-
| ton, New Castle: W. II. Harper King and
queen; r. w. Wadrop, Norfolk.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-30
Hit with Bottle.

fit with Bottle.
Moses Woodward, colored, was ar
rested yesterday by Policeman Dnuy
on a charge Of assaulting Solomon
Thompson with bottle
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-30

It's as healthful as it's delicious
The Velvet Kind-AIaple MT Ice Cream
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-30
AROUND THE HOTELS

Ono big alm,house on n s0o-acre farm. for
the accommodation OF about six paupers
pepper as extremely anomalous Mr. Bow
ers, who spent yesterday In tho city, de-
scrioed this rs the situation In Cuipeper
whereby this farm would be turned over to
the state for use experiment station
similar TO those in other parts OF the state
Mr Bowers want to see contract convict
labor abolished, and will vote against tho
renewal OF the Thatcher Shoe Company con-
tract He will try to slvo special attention
to agricultural matters.
Harry n. Darnall. OF Roanoke. spent yes
terday in Norfolk looking after his fences
In regard TO his candidacy for Auditor. lie
viii open headquarters for his campaign in
rooms reserved at Murphy's Hotel. on to-
morrow morning.
Hugh s. Bird. superintendent OF the Fred
er!eksours schools. is at the Richmond
Hotel.