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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-30
FIGHTING HARD
TO SECURE VOTES
Meetings Held in Norfolk and
Rockingham-Failed to Get
on Ticket in Russell.

Nightly meetings are now held at
several points in the counties Of Nor.
folk and Rockingham. where the most
active contests are being waged in
the present campaign. In the former.
Clerk Alvah II. Martin, tho Republic
can candidate. has taken tho stump
and is seeking to secure his e-elec-
tion by making personal appeals to
the voters.
a campaign committee has been
formed by the "straightout" faction
for the election OF the Democratic
nominees. Since there is no doubt of
the election OF Sheriff Cromwell and
commemorative Attorney Marshall.
naturally the principal effort is being
put forth to secure the success of c.
w. Coleman. the Democratic candida tc
against Mr.. Martin. Mr.. Coleman was
Il "straightout." and after the results
OF the June primary were thrown out
as to this Office. his was the only
name presented to the subcommittee
OF n. State Democratic Committee
which was appointed TO conduct a
new primary. The "straightouts" arc
said to have some hopes OF winning.
Hard Fight Continues.
There is no abatement of the ea-
element In Rockingham. The car
didat,s have been quizzed by the Anti
Saloon League and by farmers' or
ganization. Libel suits fill the air.
-enator George B. Keezell is being at
tackled as few men have when rHn-
ming for local office in this State.
yet he Is keeping up his reputation
as hghter. Captain John Paul, real
ling that his continued prestige with
the administration at Washington de-
pends largely upon his success In next
weeks election. Is rallylng the party
men to his support in his endeavor to
defeat George N. Conrad. the Demo-
craLc nominee for the Senate. Close
observers in both parties predict a
close vote on all offices in Rocking
ham.
In the Southwest there is little or
no speaking. But very full vote win
be Pulled, inasmuch as there are can
didat's Of both parties for nearly all
county Offices.
Through some unfortunate mistake.
pr c. W. Grant, the Democratic NOM
inee for the House Of Delegates in
RUSSELL county, failed to file his name
with the clerk OF the court SO as to
get 1t on the official ballot. Arrange
ments have been made to supply rub
Der stamps but the omission Ia ak.
pected to handicap him. at a time when
IL seemed as though victory was with
IN his grasp Russell has been well
organized by the Democrats this year.
ana they expect to elect full ticket
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-30

An interesting address. under the
auspices Ct the Y. NJ c. A.. was given
in the Joseph Bryan Auditorium yes.
terday afternoon by DR.. Edgar j
Banks. explorer. OF Massachusetts HIS
address. "Ba bylonian Excavations and
the Bible was illustrated by sterop.
ticon views. DR.. Banks viii speak a,
the association every night this week
except Saturday, using his illustrated
lectures on THE Bible and the Spade
The subject tonight will be Modern
Babylonia." These lectures will all he
for men and women. There will be nc
charge for admission. Lectures begin
at $50.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-30
Mr.. DANA TO SPEAK
VIII Discuss City Problems Mt Conyen-
tiOn in Richmond.

Richard Henry Dana. of Boston. son
or Richard Henry Dana. the author of
Two Years Before the Mast" the
classic. will be one of the speakers at
the National Municipal League meeting
next month. His topic will be Anti
toxin for municipal Waste and Corrup-
ton" Believing that there is some
thing in the ordinary organization Of
city forces which tends to corrupt
and weaken its very blood and needs
to be corrected by giving greater
strength to this blood itself. so that
the body polite may more vigorously
fight the evil forces. Mr. Dana will de-
scribe the work which the Nationa |
Municipal League, in conjunction with
the National Civil Service Reform
League, is doing to secure the selection
and retention of experts in municipal
affairs
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-30
ST. ELMO.

Tonight at the Biiou viii, comnan,a
an engagement of one week of Vaughan
Giasers popular company in "St. Elmo"
dramatization OF Mrs. Augusta Evans
WlIson's novel OF that name. This
same company presented this drama
mere last season to record -breaking
business. Mr. Martin L Alsop, who is
starring in the title role. is we'll known
IN Richmond. and has a host Of
true and loyal friends. who will be
pleased to welcomeo him here again.
The play is beautifully staged. The
scenery Is new and pIcturesquc
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-30
Scott Recapturcd.

Edwin Scott. twelve years old, who
was arrested with Raymond Smith
several days ago on charges of house
robberies, escaped yesterday from tho
Associated Charities. but was recap
tured at home few hours later. He
was returned t, the Associated Chart
ties. where he had been placed orig
inally pending the lrcaitng OF the
charges against him.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-30
Cntch ALLEGED spenkenny.

Matt Payne (colored). OF III
Lowndes Street, was arrested yester-
day on charge OF selling liquor with
out license. lie was arrested by
Policemen Griffin and Folkes.
Archie Brown (colored). said to be
a walking harroom, was arrested on
the street by tn. same officers on a
like charge.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-30
Byrd to Address ElIss.

Richard Evelyn Byrd. Speaker of
the House of Delegates. has accepted
an invitation to deliver the address at
the annual memorial services of Hamp-
ton Lodge. Benevolent and Protective
Order of Elks. of Hampton. vn. The
exercises will take place in the after
noon of Sunday. December g.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-30
Arrests Yesterday.

William A. Robinson, colored, was
arrested yesterday on charge of
stealing 50 from John Bertucci
Edward Beasley was arrested on a
charge OF stealing an umbrella from
Miss Inez Yancey.
Mary Shaw. colored. was arrested
by Detective Sergeant Wiley and De-
tective Krcngel on charge of selling
cocaine
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-30
Monumentnl church Meeting.

The annual meeting of the congre-
CATION OF Monumental Church will be
held in the lecture-room tonight at
Sis o'clock.
after reports have been made by
the different departments and So
cieties the meeting Will be turned
into "sociable." and refreshments
will be served.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-30
MEMORIAL ADDRESS
Fl. III. Smith, Jr., VIII he Orator mt
Ellts' Lodge of Sorrow.

H. NJ. Smith, Jr. one Of the most
prominent members of the Richmond
bar. has been Invited to deliver the ad
dress at the annual memorial service,
or lodge OF sorrow. of Richmond Lodge,
NO. 40. Benevolent and Protective Or
der OF Elks. This ceremony will take
place Sunday. December g. at the Acad-
envy of Music.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-30

j. U. Bowen, of 219 West Main
Street reported to the police yesterday
that his place had been broken open
during the night and ransacked In
vestisation showed, however, that
nothing was missing.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-30
Bright outlook.

The present session of the Medicar
College of Virginia promises to be one
of the most successful In the history
OF that institution The students en-.
rolled for this term now number ss4
about nifty above the usual number.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-30
RAILROAD AND STEAMSHIP TICK
ETS To ALL POINTS.

Baggage called for and checked te
destination of tickets.
Ts1icnb service.
RICHMOND TRANSFER co,
400 East Main street.
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1911-07-21
At SeSSumS.

The beginning of the Grandrounds
started at the prosperous and hOspita-
BILE village of Sessums Wednesday.
With US words fail to express the good
things prepared for the occasion. The
barbecued meats were simply excellent
and the baskets were filled with all
kinds of good edibles.
More than two hundred people from
town attended. Quite number from
Lowndes County were present.
All the candidates were present.
Judge T. b. Carroll acted as Master
of ceremonies. All speeches were nec-
essarily short and aimed at the point.
We believe that there were between
six and seven hundred people present.
Everybody had plenty to eat, land to
spare," end generally good time. 1t
was grand social gathering, every body
left in the late afternoon feeling rather
under obligations to the good people of
Sessums and vicinity for one of the most
pleasant occasions of their life. Ses-
sums was always famous for it's hospit-
ality
May happiness and prosperity ever
be theirs.
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1911-07-21
ADATON ITEMS.

Messrs. J. o. Thomas and G.
F. Critz attended the picnic at
Sessums Wednesday.
Messrs. B. V. Jones F. W.
Arnold, r. E. Josey, J. O..
Thomas, J. FL. Thomas and
J. H Harris spent Tuesday IN
Starkville.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rufus Poole of
Caledonia are visiting the laters
parents Mr.. and Mrs, b. V.
Jones.
Miss Ethel Lee Clardy is visit,
ing her brothers Messrs w. M.
and D. A. Clardy of Starkville.
Messrs F. A. Clardy and H.
G.. Kirby visited friends and rela-
tives at Maben last week.
A number of people from
Starkville passed through Thurs
day enroute to Maben for the
barbecue.
Mrs. Bessie Steel, Mr..
Wallace Erwin and Mrs. r. E,
Josey have been on the sick list
this week.
Master Earl Clardy and sister
Little Miss Ruth of Starkyill6
visited their grand parents Mr..
and Mrs. J. A. Clardy.
Mr.. Archie Connell visited
relatives in Columbus this week.
Mr.. W. II. Hull of Maben
candidate for Treasurer was min
ging with friends here Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs. Allen, Of Ala. are
visiting their son Mr.. Walter
Allen.
Mr.. Frank Logan of Trim Cane
attended services here Sunday
Mrs. Sadie Davis and daughter
Mrs. w. V. Shearer and children
of Moorehead, are visiting in the
home of Mr., T. n. Shearer and
other relatives.
Mr.. N. p. Norvell, of Helena
Ark. is visiting his relative,
Mrs. Dora Warren in the home
of Mr.. w. A. Ames.
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1911-07-21
w. G. T. U.

The following replies have
been received to letter address
sed to the candidates for repre-
sentatlves and senatorial homes
of this district IN reference to
certain bills in which the Stark
vile and State W. T. U. is in
terested. Other replies will be
printed SO soon as received.
The Woman's Christian Tenn
perance Union is deeply inter
ested in knowing how you stand
on Safe wide Prohibition, the
enactment of Juvenile Refor-
matery law and raising the
age of consent from twelve to
eighteen years the legal age of
marriage.
A prompt reply will be appre
ciated as the answer is intended
for publication,
Very Respectfully
Miss M. L. Montgomery, Pres.
Mrs. Paul Castles, Cor. Sec.
Starkville, Miss. July 3rd, 1911.
Mrs. Paul Castles, Cor Secy,
W. G.. T. y.
Dear Mrs. Castles:-
[ Beg leave to acknowledge
receipt of your favor of Goth
prox. containing certain ques-
tions upon which the Union you
represent wants expression from
the various Legislative candidates.
For the sake Of convenience, l
will take these questions up in
the order in which they are ask
ed; and [ state here, that [ think
that no man, aspiring to public
office should hesitate to define
his position with referance to
matters of public and general in
terest.
Your first question reads
"How do you stand upon the sub
ject of State Wide Prohlbitlon?'
To this, [ answer | am heart
and soul in favor of this schem.
If these laws, already in force,
can be reinforced so as to be bet
ter the prohibition of the sale of
Intoxicating liquors in this state,
I am unalterably in favor of such
measures. If nothing further can
be done, [ am pledging to the
'purpose of fighting any relaxa-
stion of our present laws upon this
tquestion.
, Ny position upon the enact
lment of Juvenile Reformatory
Law
To this question I answer: [
have always believed that it was
not consistent with the reforma-
tory purposes of the law to per-
NIT the erring youth to be incar-
'cerated and associated with the
more mature criminals who find
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1911-07-21
STURGIS LOCALS.
BY MISS SALLiE BEVILL

BY MISS SALLlE BEVILL
Mrs. J. w. Edwards returned
home this week.
Mr.. Virgil Hunt is visiting
relatives here.
Mr.. P. A. Sullivan departed
Sunday for Cordova Ala. where
he will visit his son Mr.. E. d.
Sullivan.
Miss Eliza Hunt left Sunday
to visit Miss pearl Webb at
Laurel. Miss Hunt will also
visit Hattiesburg, Meridian, and
Gulfport before returning.
Miss. Edyth Sullivan is sales
lady in the mercantile establish
ment during Miss Hunts absence.
Miss Hattie Ellard of West
Miss is the fair guest of Miss
TOmmle Atkins.
Miss Rosa Livingston of Craig
is spending a few days with Mrs.
Allye Green.
DR.. G. r. Dodds has been sick
this week.
Hon. c.. r. Hightower ad
dressed the citizens Of this place
Saturday in behalf of the Ware
house soon to be erected here.
Miss Bruce of Ackerman spent
last week with her cousin, Miss
Moss at the Barron Hotel.
Mr.. Clarence Massey joined
his parents here last week.
The protracted meeting at
Wake Forest began Sunday.
Revs. Bess and Bob Wallace are
conducting the services.
.
We are glad to learn that Mrs.
Frances Williams has recovered
from the sudden attact of rheu,
matism with which she was strick
en- while on a visit to Mr.. G. r.
McElvaney and family.
We are IN receipt of a card and
take the liberty of publishing
same: Pradox Essex County,
N. Y.
Fine weather and good time
here-Enjoying good health.
With best regards to you and
the readers of the News.
Yours Sincerely
Simon Fried.
We, our readers and other friends
are glad to hear from our friends
Col. Fried and that he is in good
health and reciprocate his kind
ly expression and sentiments Wis
ting him and his continuously
pleasant time and a safe return
home.
Mr.. Dock Sanders, a hustling
candidate, for county Treasurer
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1911-07-21

Judgement in our common Jalls.
If 1t is dangerous to the mortal
development of the youth to per-
nit them to associate with the
vulgar and profane who are free
TO form part Of common society.
[ believe it to be infinitely mere
detrimental to permit the young,
though they may have erred, to
suffer an enforced and constant
association with the grown up
criminal. | am in favor of diff.
ferent arrangement.
My position on the proposition
of raisin the age of consent from
12, to Is years. [ believe the pres
ent age of-consent is entirely too
low and [ shall do all [ can to get
materially raised.
yours very truly,
H. II. Skies.
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1911-07-21

The call for a meeting of the Var
daman club was much larger than
we anticipated for Tuesday. 1t,
was representative body and
many names we're added TO the
Club through them.
People who attend political
meeting now make sacrifices. .
Good news from every point or
the compass IN the County,
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1911-07-21
Starkville. Miss, June 26, 1911.
Miss Madge Montgomery.


Starkville. Miss, June 70, l9ll'
Miss Madge Montgomery.
Pres. w. G. t. ..
Dear Miss Madge:-
Replying to your enquiry, |
beg to say: That [ did all that |
could for the passage of our
statewide prohibition law, pro-
badly one of the best and most
skillfully drafted Of any in U. 5.
To educate, to live up to, the
wise and wholesome provisions
of this law, should be a labor of
love for all good citizens.
AS to the age Of consent: The
last Legislature, raised it from
ten to twelve years. | believe
the next Legislature will raised
it higher. which [ am IN favor of,
and I am truly glad that the good
women of the state are agitating
this most important subject.
l am in favor of separate in
stitution for boy criminals.
Your Truly,
JOHN H. WELBOURN.
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1911-07-21
JOHN H. WELBOURN.

Hon, Wiley N. Nash, of Stark
vile candidate for lieutenant
governor, is a quest in the city
today. stopping at the Cowan.-
Greenville Democrat. July IA.
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1911-07-21

The friends of M. p. Jurney OF
LongvieW was glad to see him
upon our streets, Monday.
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1911-07-21

Rev. Mr.. Rosenburg, a Jewish
Christian minister will preach
at the Baptist Church Sunday at
HOO A. M. and at the Union
Service at the Presbyterian
Church at 8:15 P. M. Mr.. Rosen-
burg is learned in the Scriptures.
He will show as only Jew can,
how the law and the Prophets
point forward to and center in
the true Messiah. All Jews and
Gentiles, are asked to come out
and see if these things be true.
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1911-07-21
NEW HOPE DOTS.
BY BROWN EYES.

The farmers are all busy lay
ing by their crops.
Mr.. Jim Sanders of ChickasaW
Go, is visiting friends in this
part of the county,.
Mr.. John and Andrew Rele-
ford were the loving guests of
their uncle Mr.. Rule Ellis Sun
day. That was the first time
Mr.. John has been able to visit
since his attack of typhoid
feaver.
Mr.. Taylor spent Saturday
most pleasantly with her mother
Mrs. Viola Robertson.
Mrs. Emma Huffman went to
Longview Sunday to hear Rev.
Wallace preach and reports a
fine sermon. If all preachers
we're like Bro. Wallace there
would be more christians than
there are.
Sorry to report Mrs. Viola
Robinson having chills. Hope
she will soon over come the at
tacks.
Mrs. Bette Heflin is visiting
her daughter at Longview this
week.
Mr.. Walter Ray and Mr.. Kebe
Scroggins and the Misses Hef-
Inns were the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Ruby Dawkins Sunday.
Mr.. Jack Scroggins spent Sun
day with his brother L. G.
Miss Eula Thompson was the
guest of her cousin, Mrs. Susie
Williams Saturday night.
Friends sympathize with Mr..
Seitz IN the loss of his wife.
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1911-07-21

Starkville, Miss. June 26, 1911.
Miss Madge Montgomery,
Pres. w. G.. T. U,
Dear Miss Madge:-
[ am much in favor of the
enforcement of and state wide
prohibition law and law raising
the age of consent.
The home, the church and the
function all belong to you and
they should be protected.
Respectfully
FRANK S, FULLER.
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1911-07-21

Mr.. Dock Sanders, a hustling
candidate, for county Treasurer
was a Monday visitor.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1911-03-30
SECRET ALLIANCE
IS CALLED Off
No Diaz-Mikado Agreement, Said
Taft, and Japan Yielded
At Once

BALTI MORE, MD, Spee'aI.-The
sun prints the following from its
Washington correspondence:
Washington. - Whether or not
Japan and Mexico have taken
any steps TO enter into q secret agree
ment, IT appears practically certain
from developments of the last two
days in Washington. Toxic and Next
co city, that no such agreement has
ever been concluded. with the very
strong probability that it Will not be.
at least for some time TO come. and
all negotiations are off.
The popular impression seems to be
that the scheme for an alliance be-
tween Mexico and Japan was nipped
In the bud Ny President Taft yester-i
day, when he-oalled in Baron Cchida
the japanese Ambassador, and entered
into general discussion of the af
fairs OF the three countries.
The official statement tS.e.t the con-
ference was purely informal, in which
President Taft assured the JAPANESE
Ambassador that the sensational re-
ports concerning the American atti-
tude toward the Japanese in Mexico
and elsewhere were not trhe was
promptly accepted.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1911-03-30
COLT JUMPS IN
FRONT OF TRAIN
SOUTH BOSTON MEN DRAGGED BY
ANIMAL ON TO TRACK
AND INJURED.

SOUTH BOSTON. VA. Special
fearful accident was narrowly avert
cd at Scottsburg, station on the
southern Railway, a few miles east
OF South Boston, as a westbound pas
Senger train for Danville arrived at
$3.50 n. Nj. Wednesday morning.
Mr.. w. r. Chandler. while DRIVING.
a young colt, approached too near the
crossing at the intersection Of the
county highway and the railway
tracks.
AS Chandler drew up to allow the
approaching train 70 pass the colt be-
came frightened and dashed in front
OF the engine. Mr. 5. u. Baptist.
son -in-law of Chandler. who was
standing nearby. seeing the danger
grasped the bride and tried to hold
the frightened animal. but, being un-
successful, was carried, with Mr.
Chandler, in front Of the engine
winch struck the buggy amidship.
tearing il 10 splinters and throwing
It's occupant high in the air, but for
tun3tely, 10 one side OF the track.
Baptist. however. was struck on the
MP by the heavy projecting beam of
me engine cow catcher, knocked
down, the wheels passing over one
loot before the Mortified spectators
could drag him TO one side and out
Of the path OF the train The colt
escaped any injury.
Both Baptist and Chandler were
placed on the train and hurried TO
South Boston and the hospital. where
they are recovering.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1911-03-30
Try OFFICER FOR
SFRTOI-S OLErNf,t,
RlCHMOND \

X / { II OND, VA, Special
Unless his resignation Is sent IN this
afternoon and accepted by the Board
OF Police Commissioners. OFFICER u
y. Richardson. who was SUSPENDED
yesterday for serious ofrense. viii
be tried by the board tonight.
The officer received official notice
OF MS suspension late yesterday az
tcrnoou and turned over his badge
ana rev Oliver TO the captain i'm charge
OF the Second Police Station. They
were sent 60 police headquarters this
morning and taken i'm charge 10y the
clerk OF the Police Board.
A number Of witnesses have been
summoned to testify before the board
tonight in the case against Richard
son. Several of the witnesses are said
Go have seen the rather exciting ar
fair which took place i'm Broad Street
near Twelfth Street. Tuesday when
the officer, il is said. was forced to
enter house in that neighborhood
by a woman who was armed.
investigation OF the case resulted
in the bringing Of grave charges
against Richardson. and which may
further result. according to police
regulations. in the officers dismissal
from the force.
Records of the department. show
that during the last ten years. while
number of men have been suspend
Cd Tor various chargeS. only seven
nave been dismissed. never more than
two being DISCHARGED by the board
IN any one year.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1911-03-30
FOURTH CHARGE
PROVES Fatal
RICHMOND.
VA. Special

TX I II Nj y n IL, VA, Special
Because he won't support his wife.
Norris Connolly, nineteen years old.
whose family lives at sos Louisiana
Street, was sent to jail to loaf twelve
months by Justice Crutchfield this
morning. and during that time being
denied all chance of making a living
ne VIII, of course, be una BILE to sup
purt his wife or anyone else.
The young man has been before
Justice Crutchield three times. within
the last few weeks, two charges being
for non-support and one for larceny
Two Of the charges-one for non
support and the larceny case-were
inspired, Connolly declares. by his
mother-in-law. Mrs. Nettie Morris
Mrs. Morris failed TO prove the lar
ceny charge, but in a previous nor
support case succeeded in having the
boy bound over to the probation Off
Ger and ordered 20 pay three dollars
a week. In delivering his decision in
this case Justice Crutchfield made the
much-talked of ruling that when a
man marries. he WEEDS not only the
girl, but her mother, father and all
blood relatives.
This morning. however, Justice
Crutchfeld did what ne has never
before done. He announced: 81 re-
verse myself. When a man marries.
he marries only his wife, and does
not marry the rest of her family. But
this young man is in arrears nine dol
lars" he continued. "and won't take
care OF his wife. So / am going to
teach him to support her. / am going
TO lock him mp for twelve months"
The justice was asked IL locking a
boy up in idleness for a year would
teach him to be industrious and make
him support his wife. but he did not
explain.