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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-21
OF DEATH
IS NOT REQUIRED
Clerk Christian Directed to Issue
Marriage License by
Mandamus.

Holding that PROOF of the death OF
a former wife was not needed. Judge
ingram. in the Law and Equity Court
Yesterday Issued n nandamus to COM
pei Clerk Walter Christian. of the
ittustlngs Court, TO issue license for
sarah Francis iiill> Rowlctt applied
10 the clerk for :. license. and stated
that lie had been married before, but
hat his wife had deserted him In the
absence OF any evidence of her death
ana no record OF any divorce. Clerk
christian refused the license, but sug-
sested that friendly proceedings be
mad TO secure ruling from some court
Of record on the matter Rovlctt wa s
represented by Attorney j. VI. Turner
The courts opinion will be of gen.
eral Interest especially TO court clerks.
ana follows In full:
Opinion Of Law and Equity Court:
Ihat mandamus is the proper remedy
(See Encyc. Digest, Va. and West Vir-
ginia Reports. sup, pages 5l5 to 51c
In this case Rowlett makes affidavit
that he believes his wife to be dead !;
that she had taken a boat from Boston
70 san Francisco. that she had not
been heard from for about fourteen
years: that she left her own child: that
inquiries as to her wherea bouts, II liv-
Ing. had been made without results !:
been made cognizant of all the facts
IN fact. she unites in the petition for
the mandamus and joins in the re-
quest for the clerk Of the Hastings
Court TO issue Rowlett his license to
marry her.
We have statute TO the effect that
where party residing in this State
goes out OF this State and does not
return to the state for seven years
successfully. he or she is presumed to
be dead. See Code, section 1878 This
case is not within this statute, but in
Evans and Stewart. 81 Virginia, 7o4
this section is declared to be simply
dcclaratory of the common law
And as the farts are set out and
sworn 10 in the petition. and not de-
MED, but admitted in the answer, Row
let's former wife is presumed dead
by the declared policy of the common
law. Provision is made (section 3TS2)
that there can be no punishment for
blgamy whore n person whose former
husband or wife shall have been con-
iinuaily absent from such person for
seven years next before marriage OF
such person to another. and shall not
have been known by such person to
have been living within that time
1T is contended that Rowlett should
get divorce. but there Is no law
recurring a divorce from dead per-
son. Here Rowlett's former wife is
presumed dead and he is entitled to n
license upon the facts set out in the
petition and admitted in the answer"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-21
MorId.s Nirrhl,. sunnlr.

NV Dfleuns. La. January 20-Sec-
rctary Testers statement Of the worlds
shows tho total visible to DO 5.29G'oi-
bales against 5.3+i.S56 last week. and
i.?Ss.saa last year. OF this. the total
81 American cotton Is i.170.9I5 against
t.2e',s'G last week, and 375o.G25 last
year, and OF all other kinds, Including
Egypt, Brazil. India. etc, l.126.O0o.
against i.ll7Qc0 last week, and l.2i6.-
000 last year
OF the worlds visible supply OF cot
ton there IS nov anoat ana held Il.
Great Britain and Continental Europe
$4,000. against 2.5S5.00O last year.
In Egypt. 2n3,000. against $4,000 last
year; in India. i0S. 900. against $1,000
last wear and in the United states.
l.'26.ooo. against i,56s0oO last year
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-21
AFTER CHECK-FLASHERS
Demands for Regulations Arc Now
NOtfccnbly Errnucpf


Tho energy with which check fash
crs. board bin jumpers and people who
obtain money under false pretenses
are now being traced from, state to
state. has become noticeable at tho
Caritol. acquisitions for persons
wanted for these oncnscs are fro
iuently ISSUED or honored from other
states. This condition Is attributed
TO the activity of commercial agencies
ana the alliance of bankers TO prevent
frauds.
requisition was yesterday honored
BY Governor Mann from Governor
Austin J.. Crothcrs. OF Maryland. for
Alfred i. Walton. who IS wanted in
Baltimore on charge OF false pre-
teuSes" walton WAS captured in Rich
mond on Wednesday by detectivca
WHO mad learned that Walton was call :
ing for his mail at one Of the clty's
hotels. lie is accused OF obtaining $50
in money.
IA reqaisition was also honored for
Wilburn Jones. alias Glenn Jones, who
is wanted III Gloucester county. New
Jersey, on charge OF deserving his
family. The papers were issued by
Governor John Franklin Fort Just be-
Tore he turned his Office over 10 Gov
ornor Woodrow Wilson.
Jones. according TO the rcquisition
pleaded guilty to the charge. and SEN
tencc was suspended on probation. IIe
was arrested at Alexandria
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-21
Rev. j. e. Dristowe.

Especial to The Times Dispatch
Washington, \. c.. January 2O.--Rcv
j. +. Bristowe died at his residence on
West Second Street this morning, after
short illness from pneumonia, in his
sixty fifth year He is survived by an
only living daughter, Mrs. Iona H..
Hudnell. also OF this city.
Mr.. Bristowc was n local preacher
for several years and in 1875 was adj
mitted on trial into the North Carolina
conference It Charlotte. His active
ministerial life covered o Period OF
twenty-six years. The remains will be
taken to Bethel tomorrow morning,
where the funeral VIII be conducted by
Kew. H. II. Broom. pastor OF the Meth
odist Church here.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-21
ANOTHER CHANGE
IN OPENING DATE
Mineral Exhibit Program Will
Be Carried Out on
February 7.
REouIsIrIoNs HoNoREO
Officers After Check -Flasllers.
Violated Tcn-Hour Labor

It MAS decided at conference held
at the Governors Office yesterday
morning 10 select Tuesday. February
.. az the date for the formal opening
OF the Virginia Mineral Timber and
Historical Exhibit in the State Library
Bu!lo!nS. January 81 was originally
chosen, but because Of q death the
date Of February 8 was fixed ,,pon.
Now, IN order TO as nearly us possible
suit the convenience of all the dis
iinyuished guests 1t has been moved
back two days.
Those who took part in tho con
ference were: Governor Mann. Captain
W W Haker ana Ben T.. Owen, Jr,
Tor the state; President. Henry W.
Mood. L. VI. Darlington and Risiness
Manager w. I. Dabney for the Cham
Der OF Commerce. and T. i. Schubert.
lion.
No change has been made IN tic
proSram, which includes exercises and
addresses in the Hall OF Exhibits in
the oiternoon. followed by a dinner
given 10 the railway presidents. heads
81 mineral companies aud I; reprcsen-
tatirc OF tho Mccormick family. al! of
whom have donated largely toward
ihc exhibit The Chamber OF Com
mercc VIII be tile host at this affair.
when moro addresses will be made
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-21
FIRE AT ORPHANS, HOME.
Laundry and Sewing Room building nj
GnldshOro DESTROYED
tspeclal q INC Times plspatch.l N

Especial 10 The TImes-Dispatch m
Goldsboro. n. c.. January a0.-At an
early hour this morning fire destroyed
the laundry and sewing room building
OF the Odd Fellows Orphons' Home In
this city. the original home proper. the
first to be erected when tho home was
established here
The fire sturted from defective
hearth of an open fireplace. and spread
through the lower room and hall, and
up tho stairs before it was discovered.
The damage is estimated between
$4,000 and $4,000 and Is fully covered
by Insurance.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-21
VIOLATED LABOR LAW
Manager Finds Occnsion When Adycr-
tIsiut- D0csn's puy

NJ: Podcll, manager Of 'the Fred
cricksbuTg Wooden Mills. was In Po-
on charge OF violation OF the ten
hour law, the case having been han
died by the Bureau OF Labor MIR.
P"dcl pleaded guilty 10 the charge
81 and costs.
When the manager inquired OF the
dcpartment's agent how tho evidence
he read II in tho papers 1t seems
mat there was n published statement
20 the effect thai the mills were work
Ing overtime on rush orders some
lines remarked Mr.. Todell at
don't pay to advertise"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-21
Interurban Line Planned.

ISEtOIdI 10 IIG I
Salisbury. y. c., Janary 90 move
ment has started looking to the build
to Coolemee. AIooksville. and perhaps
Yadkinville and other points north OF
Rowan county. The proposed line
would traverse rich section of coun-
try and link together number of
thriving towns now served by ran-
roa$s: It is believed that such a line
would prove profitable from the start
and number of substantial business
men arc pushing the proposition.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-21
Negro In.tnntlx KIlled.

ISpcCIHI 70 TIC Times DiSpn lch.
Hampton, Va. January 2O.--While
working fifty feet above the ground.
Arnistead Harris. colored, was instant
ly killed at the power plant OF the
Newport News and Old Point Railway
Electric Company this afternoon. One
of the iron trucks ran away and crush.
cd In the negro's skull
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-21

years has been superintendent OF tho
Eastern State Hospital, has decided not
TO be all applicant for PREDICTION to
thai position next spring. The gem
cral board VIII elect his successor In
April 1t is understood that Dr.
Brunk. before entering upon the pri-
vate practice OF his profession, will
take a special course In New York City
Ills administration at the Eastern
State Hospital has been emincntly sue
ccssful. and he leaves 1t IN line condi-
ton,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-21
IIds neccl,cd ON ,Iehnlx

-. ~ IHvtIInS OF The committee Of the
state Military Board which has in
charge the prosecution or service
medals In the Virginia militia was
heid yesterday in Adjutant General
sales Office. Several bids were re-
ceiyed. but they varied on the different
class Of medals to so great an ,vtcnt
,hai calculations Will have to he made
70 determine the lOMest hidder
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-21
CrowtI,er-Jonea,

Lancaster, Va, January go youth.
iul couple were Joined In matrimony
Arthur Crowther aged eighteen Of
Burgess store, and Miss Eunicc Jones.
aged sixteen, were married at the home
OF the brides parents. at Burgess store.
at that time. The ceremony was nor.
formed by Rev. James L. Massey. OF
the NJ p. Church. s n - Z, :. -
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-21
Corn Boy. Get Diplomas.

CertIHcates OF mort were Issued
yesterday from the Governors once
by tho United Agricultural Board to
made more than 100 bushels OF corn
TO the aero the past year This work
was done undor the direction of the
board, with the aid of the demon
strators of the United States Depart.
mont of Agriculture
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-21
AUTO AND nuaey COLLIDE.
Q. Il. Cross, Bristol Livcrymnn, Thought
TO De Fatally Injured
{ Especial to Tho Times-pIsnatcb !

Especial to The Times Dispatch1
Bristol, Va, January go. l.. Cross.
Bristol liveryman. is believed to be
Fatally injured as the result of a col
lision between 4 buggy In which he
was driving and an automobile. The
buggy was torn to pieces. and Cross
had several ribs broken and is also un-
conscious from concuss!on OF the brain.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-21
Adds to Attain Lnna

VI: Empelman. manager Of Captain
q y ,1dck now famous alfalfa farm
city yesterday He has soedcJ IN
acres In addition 10 his former cul
tiyated urea. and this year will have
about 600 acres, nil in alfalfa Encb
year he gathers In n fortune from this
property.
Mr. Zimpclmann lectured on alfalfa
growing al the booth OF the Depart
State Fair
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-21
Appeal Thy Case.

\ Caperton BTaNton, general counsel
Tor the Richmond. fredericksburg and
I"'omac Railroad Company. yestrr-
day confirmed The statement madH bv
Prcsident Willinm II White III Tic
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-21

Times Dispatch to the effect that an
appeai would be taken in the fran
ehisc tax case to the Supreme Court
Of the United States. Mr.. whites an
nouncement was made on the day the
decision was rendered.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-21

superintendent ]. D. Egelesson. .Ir..
OF the Department. OF Public Instri,r
ton. went TO Lexington yesterday 10
attend the meeting OF the board of
visitors Of The Virginia Military In
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-21
DIR. Drunk TO RETIRE FROM
EASTERN STATE; HOSPITAL,

Especial to The Times Dispatch.l
Williamsburg. Va. January 2o,-Dr.
o. c. Brunk. who for the past four
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1911-08-04
Extensive Work On Valley Pike.

: In another column the Vale, Turn
pike Company aoyertises for bids for
quarrying rough rock in sizes suitable
for the crusher.
These bids are requested for the
entire road of 80 miles, or tn sections
not less than ten miles each, and the
right is reserved by the company to
reject any and all bids. All bids
must be sent to President a. F. Byrd
in Winchester, Va, before September
1st. 1911
The amount needed for one year is
approximately 10000 tons.
The directors of the Valley Turn
pike Company have decided to request
these bids with view of decreasing
the amount of work that has formerly
been done by the regular force en-
ployed by the company, SO that an
increased amount of rock can be dis
tributed for the coming year.
1t is the intention of the company to
do a great deal more work on the
pike than has ever been done, and the
steam roller that has recently been
purchased is doing very satisfactory
work.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1911-08-04
Baptist Meetings

Smiths Creek Regular Baptist
church, New Market, Va, will hold a
uuion meeting the I'd Sunday of this
month, beginning Friday before.
Services each day at 1920 a. m. and
2,20 p. M. In addition to the pastor
and other local ministers Elder E. A.
Williams, Lebanon, Indiana, will be
in attenda A cordial invitation
is extended to the members of other
churches and to the public generally.
This meeting will take place of the
regular Sd Sunday meeting for
August.
Ketocton Association of Regular
Baptists wiz meet in annual session
lat Luray, Va, Friday, August Is,
and will continue three days. This
body embraces the churches of this
faith and order in Virginia, which
will be represented by mes sengers
bearing letters from the several
churches. The pastors and several
ministers from other States are ex-
pected to be present. A general in
vitation is extende to the public.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1911-08-04
Mrs. Lydia Frances Hoover.

Mrs. Lydia Frances Hoover was
born near F.dinburg, Va, Jan. LIST,
1885. Baptised in infancy, she was
confirmed at the age of 10 by Rev. St.
John Rinker at Jacobs Church. In
1865, she was united in marriage with
William B. Hoover, who preceded his
wife TO his reward on Oct. 20, 1896.
For number of years Mrs. Hoover
aud her family lived near Woodstock,
bat moved to the Hoover home near
Strasburg humber ofyears ago.
After lingering illness of 81
months, suffering from rheumatism
and erysipelas,, Mrs.. Hosver passed
away July 10Th at l:l5 p. M The
de: ased is Survived by two daush-
tiers, Annie and Jennie, and by two
sons, Arch and Charles. Besides
these, three stepsons, William. Philip
aud A. J. Hoover, one sister ane
numerous other relatives mourn theil
loss.
..srs. Hoover. was a sincere anG
earnest christian woman, kint
mother ana devoted wife. She was s
member of the Reformed church at
Fishers Hill. The funernal services
were conducted by her pastor Rev
IL. N. Wilson from the Baptist church
at Strasburg. Interment was made
10 the Reformed cemetery at Wood
stock where her husband lies buried.
The family desire to express theii
appreciation for all the kindness
shown them, during the recent illness
and death of their mother.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1911-08-04
JOSEPH REESER OF EDIBURG
SHOT By VIM, LINANEAVER.

About two miles South East
of Ed1nburg, on last Wednes-
day morning about 10 o'clock
Mr.. Joseph Reeser was shot by
VIM. Linaweaver.
Reeser was sitting down at
the time when Linaweaver ap-
pc ared within few feet and
enptied a load Of buck shot
into Reeser's knee. Lii1aweaver
retreated a short dita nee, and
shot again. One shot pene-
trated Reeser'sright cheek.
The wound in the knee is con-
sidered serious though no bones
seem to be broken. DIR. Downey
who is attending Reeser is in
hopes that amputation will not
be necessary, The shot in the
face may result seriously. The
shot had not been located at last
accounts.
VIM. Linaweaver was brought
from his home to Woodstock on
Wednesday.
He has the reputation of be-
ing a quiet, law abiding citizen.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1911-08-04
FINE RAINS.

Excellent rains visited many
sections of Shenandoah county,
on Monday and Tuesday.
On Monday evening there was
a fine rain, but it. seemed to be
confined to Woodstock and a few
sections of the county.
On Tuesday evening, there
was a heavy Jain, the fall of
water was over one inch at
Woodstock, 1t also visited
Maurertown, Toms Brook, Edin-
burg, Mt. Jackson and Quieks-
burg. yet there were some sec
tions between these poi nts, where
there was no rain. 1t did not
reach to the top off the maintain
East of Woodstock.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1911-08-04
ROAD IMPROVEMENT TRAIN.

| The citizens of this section will be
given q fine opportunity TO learn
about the Importance OF good roads
and the best methods of building and
keeping them in repair. when the
Road Improvement Train being
Operate d by the Southern Railway
and affiliated lines working in con-
Junction with the United States Office
OF Public Roads, visits Woodstock
on Wednesday, August 9th at 10 A..
I'M.
The train consists of lecture and
demonstration coaches equipped with
a stereopticon, exhibits and working
noodles, and is accompanied by
Messrs. L. E. Bayking and H. s.
Fairbanks, two government road
engineers, who from wide experience
are qualified to give the most vaDu-
alb information on good roads
building. w. ]. Hurlbut, of the Land
and Industrial Department of the
Southern Railway, goes with the train.
1t is the object of the Road I'm
provement Train" to not only stimu-
late interest in the good roads move
ment but to give practical instruction
in the building of roads and their re-
pair, President Finley Of the South
ern Railway is an ardent good roads
advocate and realizing the vast
economic Importance of system of
improved highways to the people of
the South, made it possible to have
this "Good roads school on wheels"
visit all the territory served by the
Southern Railway and allied lines in
order that the people might have the
opportunity to receive the information
as to the Improvement of roads which
it affords.
The Southern Railway, at great ex-
pense, is handling this train without
charge to the government or the PEG
pie and all the lectures and demon
STATIONS are free. The lectures and
Exhibits are bound to prove helpful
to all interested in good roads and
the experts will be ready to answer
all questions whose solution may be
puzzling the individual as to how
best to improve his road.
The working models will be shown
In actual operation, the motive power
being furnished by gasoline enginel
installed for the purpose, and with
these the experts are enabled to ex-
plain what materials make the best
roads and how they are made and re-
paired at the smallest necessary cost.
The "Road Improvement Train"
will be on the road continuously all
the summer and fall completing an
extensive tour over the whole South
at Richmond Va, at a good roads
convention to be held there in October.
The tour began at Mobile, Ala, May
1st and a warm reception has been ac-
corded the train at all stops.
Those in charge OF the train extend
a cordial invitation 70 the people OF
this community to attend the exhibit
ton. All county officials and road
supervisors are asked to take part
and the ladies will be especially WEI
come.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1911-08-04
Church Notes.

Rev. Jno. McGill will preach in the
Epi scopaI church next s lnday morn
ing at II O'Clock and 3 O'Clock p. Nj
Rev J. d. Hamaker preached in
the Christian church, last Sunday.
morning and night.
Regular services were held in the
Presbyterian, Lutheran and Metho-
dist churches. last Sunday morning
III d night.
At the Presbyterian church next
Sunday morning the pastor will
preach on 'The Consequence OF
Uunelief," the last series Of sermons
on Faith.
Elder Vim. Peters will preach al
A.ioch. near Calvary the. second Sun
day in August, and will preach regu-
larly the second Sunday night of each
month at the same place.
On Sunday at II 3. m. and p. m.
Rev. J. A. Stirewalt who represents
the Lutheran Mission in Japan and Is
now visiting the churches In Virginia
will preach in Emanuel Lutheran
church and present the claims OF our
church in Japan. Mi1week service
on Thursday 1t 8 p. N. Sunday
school It $50 .. N. A most cordial
Invitation u given 70 come and hear
Mlnsi6e y Gtirogalk
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1911-08-04
List Of Conveyanes.

e. q. Dingledine and wife to Robt
Il. Zirkle and>Effie r. Wolf, So 81 10(
acres. near Nit. Jackeon; S., 745.
Robt. r. Zirkle and wife sc to r.
! /. Triplett, So 3l-100 acres near Mt
Jackson; So. 500.
G. Fl. Ship and to Albert Johnson.
% acres and 20 poles, in Powels Fort
Sl39.
John a. CARRIER and wife to VIM
A. Gushing, near New Market, aeres
5000.
Alger Sager and wife to Milton M.
Frayel, Stonewall district, 80 acses,
$3.50.
Lizzie P. Mitchell to Fred D. Ma
phis, right-ef way over certain lots,
situated near Strasburg; s25.
Matte Cross,nock and husband to
j. d. Lennon near Edinburg tract OF
land.
Sarah E. Dellinger, etc., to j.
D. Lennon, near Ediuhurg, IA acres.
Martha E. Eaton and husband to
Maggie Baker aud Aaron BAKER.
house and lot in New Market; s2S6. 10.
&. d Newman, trustee. to Jos. v.
Marston, house and lot in Wood
stock, 81, 400.
AMOS l. L. Barb and wife to James
L. Barb, small tract of land in Shen-
andoah county; $40.
Mary G. Frazier to M. M. Orndorff.
house and land, near orlando.
Rhesa A. Orndortf and wife to Lewis
Orndortf &c, acre, in Cedar Creek
Valley for the benefit of Christian
Church.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1911-08-04
A GREAT BEREAVEMENT.
Mrs. Lula Robinson One Meek,
After Her Marriage, Dies
In Washington.

On Wednesday, July 10Th Mr..
Samuel ". Robinson and Miss
Lula c. Hoffman were married
by Elder John McClanahan.
The happy couple at once went
on a bridal trip to New York
where Mr.. Robinson visited his
sister.
In Washington Mrs. Robinson
was taken sick. She was hurried
to hospital and was oparated
upon for appendicitis. She died
on Wednesday morning. Her
body was brought to Woodstock
yesterday and was buried near
her home, at Seven Foundations,
which she had left, but one week
prior to her death, a happy
bride.
She was a daughter of Mr.. Jas.
Harvey Hoffman, of Seven Foun-
tains. She was very popular not
only at her home, but in Wood
stock. where she had number
of relatives and very many
friends. She was lady of very
sweet disposition and her sudden
death was a great shock to her
many friends. Mr.. Robinson has
charge of the store of the Rock
dale Lime Company, at Toms
Brook.