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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-21
OPPOSE ORDINANCE
Conrad Advocates Settlement by Inter
nnfional Law Doctrine.

Especial TO The Times Dispatch.l
Washington. u. g.. January 20
Holmes Conrad representing the bond
holders. made the opening argument
to-day before the Supreme Court OF the
United states In the Virginia West Vir-
ginia debt case, in opposition to West
VirSinla's contention that Virginia, not
being Il creditor of West Virginia, and
peinS merely seif-appointed trustee
of tho bondholdtrs, has no standing In
court as plaintiff in the case. Mr.. Con-
rad argued that West Virginia is ie-
gally liable 10 Virginia. ana that Vir-
sinia therefore has II right to sue. aha
as trustee for the bondholders it would
have the right to sue anyway. He said
there was no doubt as to what the old
State owed in 1861, and no doubt that
West Virginia WAS us much debtor
In 1861 as was Virginia. OF the two
plans proposed for settlement of the
question as TO what part of the debt
West Virginia should be liable for. he
advocated the international law doc
trine. as opposed to the Wheeling ordl-
nance plan. advocated by West Virginia.
ITo held 1t to he the golden rule OF
arithmetic as Well as common sense.
that when state is divided.
cacn part should bear It's part of the
debt.
The Wheeling ordinance plan, as adj
Nccnicd by West Virginia is contained
in tho ordinance adopted In Wheeling
in August, 1861. In which II was held
that West Virginia shculd he l!Nblo for
n just proportion of the debt of the 'oid
State, 10 be nsccrtaincd by charging
West Virginia with all the improve
mcnts in that territory made by the
State, and crcditing IL with all taxes
paid into the State from that territory.
Under this plan West Virginia claims
NirHinia would nclunlly be in debt TO
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-21
PLEA FOR SHEEHAN
IS MADE BY ARkER.
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Continued From First Page)
Ing his supporters to join III electing
Mr.. Shcehan. If I am not at liberty to
join in this request, certainly can
ask friends % mine to vote for Mr..
Shcchan ana SO avert a great blunder
FOR the Democratic party as we'll as
great injustice TO Mr.. Shachan. VIII
YOU be good enough to show this let
ter TO The other members who hava
favored mo with their votes?
You are at perfect liberty to pub
lish this letter.
Very sincerely yours.
ALTON B, Parker. i,
New York, January 10. 1911" ~;
After reading the letter Mr. Saund-
ers said that IL would not change his
attitude nor would It make tho other
six Assemblymen yho voted for Parker
change their views.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-21
Social and
Personal

II ICllMUND'S ellie called last even
* ing H. welcome Miss Emma Gray
White. one Of the winters most
charming dcbut;intcs. formally into So
cicty. alr. and Mrs. William Ii. White
presented Mass White TO the married
people and older folk from I until .
O'Clock, and at . all OF the younger
set were invited Their. home. soc West
franklin. was urtistically arranged
everywhere III pink and green. rams
and pink roses were used throughout
the lower floor. MIR. and Mrs. White
received with their daughter, Miss
Emma Gray White, and her house
guests, bliss Crcdlia Miller. of Balti.
more. and Miss Eloise Williams. Or
Norfolk. Mrs. White wore Il Morris
gown of blue, trimmed in handsome
black lace: Miss White was exquisitcly
gowned in Morris gown OF white
satin. yelled in chiffon and trimmed
In tiny American Beauty roses: Miss
Miller wore blue chiffon. trimmed in
pearls. and Miss Williams. white chif-
fon. trimmed In beads. Smart society
enjoyed real Virginia hospitality at
Miss Whites delightful coming out"
PARTY last night.
Captain and Mrs. Willard nj 81. aI0rltn.
Captain and Mrs. Joseph Il. willard,
Misses Belle and Elizabeth Willard,
W no ihNc beCH motoring IN .9Ddln ana
southern France. are at ST. Mor!tz for
Tho winter sports.
Dinner to Governor Tonight.
Tho Governors staff Sill entertain
the Governor and Mrs. Mann a, a hard.
somo dinner tonight 81 o'clock i,
tho Commonwealth Club.
Informal Teas.
rho informal Saturday afternoon teas
Will no begun this afternoon at the
Country Club OF Virginia, and continue
throughout, the season. Iiostesses Of
tho day will pour tea, and these in-
formal tea drinkings promise TO he
most charming "do-drop-in" affairs o;
he winter months. Those receiving
this afternoon at the club will be Airs
G. J.. Kirk. Mrs Stuart Bowe, .,.rs
Thomas McAdams. Mrs. Allen Belvin,
Miss Cora Younger and Miss Alberta
Skcnc.
Miss Page Entcrtains.
Miss Gabrielle Page entertained in
formally at a tea In honor OF ,.rs
Vent of Washington, yesterday after
noon.
Ars. Brown Returns to Homo.
Mrs. George Brown. who has been
the guest OF relatives in the city for
the past ten days, left yesterday Tor
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-21
GROWING IN INTEREST.
Frederick shurG McthodlstK HAVING nc
i. riynl-other News Notcs.

I9peEIaI 10 Inc Tltn4s-D lsputch.I
Fredericksburg. Va. January 90
The revival at the Methodist Church.
which commenced Sunday night. Is
growing in interest each service. Tnr
pastor. Rev. John X. Jacobs. Is assisted
by Rev. +. NJ. Richardson, OF Bal;i-
more. who Is doing the preachins
Large crowds attend each service.
w. r. Lucas. or Warrenton. has taken
charge OF the Exchange Hotel here, ana
VIII manage 1t for the lessee Mrs
w. L. Laughlin
Theodore +. Wilson. special agent of
the United States Pension Office at
Washington, Is here investigating the
identity of pensioners In this city and
The surrounding cou1tic3
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-21
One Negro Kills Another.

Especial to The Times Dispatchl
Lancaster. Va, january 2J.--Wiiliam
Cottman and Philip Norris, two young
negroes employed In an oyster pack
ing house at Irvinston, In the lower
part of Lancaster, had a quarrel last
night. Cottman went at once to a
nearby store and purchased shotgu
and shells. Early this morning. While
Norris was walking by Cottman's house.
he was shot down and instantly Killed
by Cottman. who fired through the
window. Cottman was arrested and
lodged in Lancaster county iaiI.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-21

her homo in Philadelphia. Mrs. Brown
was Richmond woman before her
marriage, and Is always extensively
entertained when she visits in town.
Meeting Postponed.
Tho january meeting of the Rich
citation of College Women Will not be
held to-day on account of tho absence
Of tho president from the city.
Luncheon Mt the Jefferson.
One of the hnndsomest functions of
me winter was given Thursday in tho
liarrls and Miss Harris entertained
siHty-four guests at luncheon. Eight
guests were seated at each table. The
Wrs. N0rmeicy mt Homo.
Mrs. Lightfoot Wormeley was at
nome 70 Few Of her intimate friends
THURSDAY afternoon in the residence
Of her SOM Carter wormeley, II North
Third Street. Yesterday afternoon
Mrs. Wormeley. Mrs. Weitzel and Mrs.
Creecy invited d small number of their
friends for. an informal tea drinking
at o'clock.
Mrs. iI9bIi.ton sntcrtnins.
Mrs. William Merritt IIahliston will
entertain at most charminE tea this
her home. "Windcmore'' on the Cary
street Road, in honor. OF Miss simonin.
OF OIL, Pf en- onSsa,o,; Westhampton cars
schedule between the hours OF 8 and 7
o'clock.
In and Out of Town.
w, Shoemaker. OF this city, is visit
ing In Roanoke.
Mrs. Maurice Miller has returned to
Lynchburg. after visit to Richmond.
Mrs. AddIe Pace Belvin has returned
to the city from n visit TO Danville.
Mrs. IIigginson. of Albemarle coun-
", Is visiting TelatlVcg hnrn
j. a. Kraft, Of Jefferson Park. who
mas been III for the past two months.
Mrs, r; L. Lee has returned from
New York and is the guest of her
sister. Mrs. c. ". VIM.
Miss Patty Hobson has left for her
nome In Powhatan. after spending
some time In Richmond
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-21
sTOCISSDALE READY TO TAKE
UT MANAGEMENT or TEAM
Especial t o The Tinles-Dispatcl,

T'9FcCIaI 10 The 1lnleS- DlSpatcll,J
Dynchburg. Va, January 2O.-Otis
II. .Stocksdale. manager OF the Shoe
makers. has written President Wilktn-
birmingham. tho resignation to be ef-
tective February l. and he will come
mere immediately to direct tho affairs
Of the team after that Stocksdale
writes that his mail has become so
heavy that II has taken the major por-
uon Of his time to keep IN with his.
correspondence. He has a large mum
Der of players to select from, and will
make no announcements as TO his pro-
Specitve team until after his arrival in
LNnchburE. I'm. ~.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-21
To purrhnsc Sewerage pInnt.

,ISpeciaI 10 The Times Dlspatch.l
farmville, Va. January 26.-At a re-
cent meeting of the Town Council that
body ordered the issuance CT bonds
SUFFICIENT to purchase the present sow
erage plant owned and operated by
private corporation. at sum not
exceeding $4,000. The question OF mu-
nicipal ownership of the water plant
sim hangs In the balance. and vt is not
known what the result will besaftcr
tho committee in charge submits its
final report
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-21
Street Committee Called.

call has been Issued for n meeting Of the
Council Committee on Streets for Monday
night at o'clock 10 further consider the
application of tho Richmond Power Cor
poration for franchise TO operate distrl-
button system to sell electric current gene
rated at the Midlothian coal mines In Ches-
terrified county.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-21
simnern-Dny,..

ISpcc'al 10 The Times Dispatch
iIarrisonburg. Va. January 20.-John
' SINNERS. son of MIR. and Mrs Jacob
SINNERS. and Miss Harriet Louise
Davis. daughter OF !. D. Davis. a promi-
nnnt farmer and county official, were
married yesterday by Rev. George b.
Flory. The couple left for trip to
Niagara Falls and Canada
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-21

Philadelphia. Pa, January CIVIL
lie Hoppe tonight defeated Joe May
er amateur billiard champion of this
city, III the final block OF their handi-
llorpe's grand total was 1000 to 1903
Tor Mayer. The terms of the match
were that Hoppe was to play 1000 Mt
Isl against Mayors 1.i00 at 49,,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-21
HackenschmIdt Lose. ,Iotch

Baltimore, Md. January 2o.-George
Haokenschnidt. the Russian Lion. to-
night failed in his attempt TO throw
Gus" Schoenlein. OF this city twice
within an hour. Indeed. he did not
succeed in putting the Baltimorean's
shoulders to the mat even once with
In the required time. The men wcrc
MOI OFF their feet the total of five min
utes during tho entire hour
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-21
MEET AT ELKs' HALL
Farmers Institute , Convention VIII Have

ny, ,tnrSo 'htteuuhnce.
fhe assembly hall of the Elks' Home AT
Twelfth and Marshall Streets, was secured
Yesterday for the coming meetings OF tho
Virginia Farmers Educational and Co. Opera
tive Association. state Secretary H. L. Pet
~. OF Union Level, spent the day here COM
Piettng ARRANGEMENTS Tho meeting will be
on February Z. and 9.
This Will be ono of the larger convention.
for Richmond during tho present winter.
Four hundred delegates arc expected
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-21
Negro 10y Aceldcntnll. Il,llen.

Especial TO The Times Dispntcn.j
Washington, ~ c. January "a
son of Eli Moore colored. OF Aurora
n. c.. was killed accidentally yester-
day He, with several other colored
boys. was playing with q gun. In
some way the gun won't off, and ths
boy was shot in the breast. killing him
almost instantly. #
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-21
TEN SUICIDES AND EIGHT
MURDERS DURING PAST YEAR
Especial to The Timee-Disnatch

Roanoke. Va, January 20.--Coroner
Simmons. OF this city. to-day gave out
tho information that his record for the
year shows that there were ten suicides
in Roanoke In the year 1910, and about
half of them were committed by per-
sons who took poisons. The report OF
the Chief of T'olicc showed that there
We're eight murders here during the
year.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-21
KNOTTY PROBLEM
PUT BEFORE court.
CONTINUED From First Page.)

are alleged to have freed Virginia, al a
refunding arrangement. from any liza
bility therefor.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-21

]. A. Kratz. Of Jefferson Park. wh.
has been III for the past two months
Is improving
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-21

Mrs. IIigginson. of Albemarle coun-
:, Is visiting relatives here.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-21

In and Out Of Town.
w. Shoemaker. OF this city is visit
ing In Roanoke.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-11-28
LIGHTNING BOLT
Hit Miner Who Was Working 1900
Feet Underground


(Wilkesoarre Cor. Philadelphia North
American)
Struck by lightning while working
1,500 feet under ground, at 1 o'clock
this morning, James Conroy, employed
in the Courtdale tunnel of the Kings
ton Coal Company, is in such precar-
ious condition that his recovery is not
expected.
He was at work in his chamber in
the tunnel, when heavy storm passed
over the valley.
He did not know there was a storm
until his chamber was filled by blind
ing light and he was knocked uncon-
scious. The lightning had followed the
air current into the colliery workings
Foreman Neat McHugh, in an effort
to avoid such accidents in the future
today installed telephone system in
the colliery, by which employees car
be called to the surface when storm
is coming. 1t is not the first accident
of the kind.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-11-28
AMATEUR BILLIARD
EMIT

New York, Nov. z7-With an entry
list which comprises number of the
leading amateur billiard players of the
United States, the eleventh annual
tournament to decide the national anna
teur 1872 balk line championship opens
tonight at Maurice Daly's Academy in
this city. The tournament is the first
of FIVE big championship affairs which
the National Association of Amateur
Billiard Players has mapped out for
the present winter. The entry list is
headed by Charles e, White, the pres
ent holder of the championship title
Other entrants who are we'll known be-
cause of their participation in former
tournaments are George Clark, Mark
Muldaur DR.. Eric G. Beck, G. e. Con
way, j. M. Millette and Claude Lewis
Two newcomers this year are Charles
Heddon Of Dowagiac, Mich, and Waite,
Leonard of Scranton, Pa.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-11-28
BLOOD TRANSMISSION
New York Times)


Even homeopathists complain that
the doctors of the modern school have
largely done away with the use of
drugs. The case of Senator Luke Lea,
OF Tennessee, who on Monday "donat-
ed" quart of his healthy blood to save
the life of his wife, is in point The
development of knowledge that the
blood contains specific forces of i'm
munity, largely stimulated by the re-
searches of Sir A. Il. Wright, accounts
for this tendency to do away with the
glass, the spoon and the patton.
Blood TRANSMISSION, heightening the
powers of resistance, Is an anologue of
preventive medicine.
DR.. Grille, of Cleveland, who devel.
oped the alternative method OF saline
injections, prefers the splicing of veins
of donors with recipient patients. In
severe surgical operations. TRANSMISSION
prevents shock; in infectious diseases
it establishes immunity.
-e3s-
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-11-28

change effectng Mt Vernon Is in
train No. Z, west bound, which was
formerly due at S:26. will now be due
at 8;24.
Mr.. William h. beum of Tekamah,
Nebraska is a guest at the home ofhis
sister. Mrs. Hugh Neal, of West High
street. MIR. Beum is en-route to Wash
ington d. c., where he holds a posi-
ton in the post Office department.
WANTED Every woman In Mt.
Vernon. who has a baby to feed to call
at the Cerea Malta Bakery. 222 South
Main street and get sample of baby
food l
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-11-28

Mrs. Emily Conard who has been |
seriously i'll at the home Of relatives
in Utica, was sufficiently recovered on
Monday morning to be removed to her
home in Centerburg.
Messrs. e. w. Breeze, Charles APP
pleton, Frank Morrison, Frank Van
Voorhis and Edison Breeze were hunt |
ing on the farm of Commissioner
Britton the last of the week.
Mrs. James Powers will leave We'd
nesday morning for Billings, Montana,
where she will join her husband who
is employed at that place. They will
make their future home at Billings.
FOUND-Young bird dog. owner
can have same by calling 2016-R citi-
zens' phone and proving property and
paying for this advertisement. 20
The Indiana Hog and Cattle Powder
Co. has enlarged their plant at In
dianapolis, Ind, and are preparing
their powders in small packages to
accommodate the small feeders. N.
W. Smith, agent for Knox and Licking
counties. Citizens phone Brandon
LIS.
FOR SALE-An excellent grain and
stock farm of 230 acres, only miles
from Mt. Vernon, with 8.room house,
spring house, two barns, wagon shed,
corn cribs and other out buildings, all
in good condition; on r. F. d. and
Citizens telephone line; close to
school and church; three miles on
level road to live village on railroad
with good stores, grain and stock mar
ket, graded school and churches. For
further information see, or write, s.
G.. Berry, agent, East High street,
Mt. Vernon, Ohio.
Fraternity limitations were held by
the various fraternities at Kenyon col.
lege on Saturday evening. Those pres
ent who are now out of college were
Messrs. Cleve and Dunn of Columbus,
Weaver of Kenton, Brigam of Cleve-
land, jackson, Laudick and Booth of
Lima, Hall and Fishbach of Newport,
KY, Cunningham of Wheeling, Nc
Cutcheon of Columbus, Mowrey of
Sandusky and G. o. Dunn, Ritter and
Hart OF Sanduusky.
PUBLIC SALE. David Jenkins
will sell at public auction at his resi-
dence on the Green Valley road on
Tuesday, December 5, 1911, at II
o'clock, prompt, all his personal prop
erty; one family horse, heifer, fresh
in March, wagon, buggy, harness, hay
corn, fodder, potatoes, chickens, house
hold goods, etc.
Rev. j. M. Wells of this city, who
went to Cumberland, Muskingum coun
ty, last week with the body of his
son, suffered nervous collapse soor
; after arriving In Cumberland. A mes
sage from that place today states
} that he is now able to be up and 1t |,
believed will be able to return to hi
home in Mt. Vernon in short time.
Mrs. Cora b. Ewalt was taken from
; her home at GOA West High street t,
the Mt, Vernon Medical and Surgica
Sanitarium Monday morning for treat
ment. She was moved In Mccormick
, ambulance.
A change in the time went into OF
feet on the b. & o. Sunday. The onl.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-11-28
Henley and stevenson.

w. u. Henley once met Robert Louis
Stevenson and found his friend dis
tressed because he was not voitaire
or n Dumas though he had an equip
naent which ought to have made him
their peer. Stevenson put his failure"
down to the weakness Of his lungs.
"Perhnps ysa are right Louis" said
Henley. "T've always felt that II had
mot been blessed cripple could have
taken the earth In my hand and hurled
II int0 ihL. Nnn
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-11-28
FIELD TRIALS BEGIN

Laurel, Md, Nov. 27-The Maryland
and District of Columbia's ninth an
nual field trials began on the preserves
here today with an entry list of scores
of fine dogs, each one the product of
years OF careful breeding and train
ing. The meet will continue though
the greater part OF the week. The
principal events on the program are
the open, all-age. members all-age and
the open derby.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-11-28

we're given by the use Of plaster of
paris or fine -four placed in three-inch
shallow trays to depth OF one and
one half inches. Raindrops during six
thunderstorms had been registered,
yielding total of 164 drops, divided up
into the following sizes: Twenty-Five OF
5 millimeters, 40 of millimeters, 4S OF
3 millimeters, 35 of millimeters and
15 to 1 mlllimeter The largest drops
occurred at the commencement of the
storm, grading off as the storm pro
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-11-28
A SURE TEST
(Lippincott,s Magazinel

On pleasant Sunday afternoon an
old German and his youngest son were
seated in the village inn. The father
had partaken literally of the home
brewed beer, and was warning his son
against the evils of intemperance.
Never drink too much, my son. A
gentleman stops when he has enough.
To be drunk is disgrace"
"Yes, father. but how can tell when
have enough or am drunk?"
The old man pointed with his finger
"Do you see those two men sitting in
the corner? If you should see four
men there you would be drunk"
The boy looked long and earnestly
"Yes, father, but-but there is onl,
one man in that corner"
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-11-28
MEASURING RAIN DROPS
(London Standard)

Nondon Standard)
Mr.. Spencer G. Russell, at meeting
of the Royal Meteorological Society,
described how he obtained records Of
the actual size of rain drops. He said
the experiments had led him to con-
clude that the most satisfactory results
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-11-28
To Entertain
With Dance

The members Of Kokosing Company,
No. II, U. X. X. of p. will entertain
with dance on Thanksgiving eve.
This will be strictly on invitation. The
grand march will take place at $3.50
o'clock.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-11-28
y 1S'u's ~suss
ChiIdren's
Party

ChiIdren's
Party
Mrs Lake Banning of North Mul.
berry street entertained with chill
drens party Saturday afternoon in
commemoration of the birthday an
niversary of her little daughter, Mar
garet. An enjoyable afternoon was
spent by the guests at various games
and refreshments were served.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-11-28
Birthday
Party

Master Harrison Greer of Hast Gam
bier street, was the host of a chlldren's
party Saturday afternoon In honor of
his birthday anniversary. The oc-
casion was devoted to games conclud-
ing with refreshments.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-11-28

as+There will be protracted mees-
ing of the Pike township church ana
Thanksgiving service on FhsEsdsv
at 1880.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-11-28

Mr.. s. B. Jones OF this city spent
Sunday in Utica, the guest Of rela-
tives.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-11-28

gressed. Before fall of hail q marked
increase in drop size was apparent