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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-12
Believes in Local Option.

Believes in Local Option.
Augustal 1911.
Messrs. s. l. Ledman. L. p. Bickers
and Others:
Gentlemen.-Yours OF the 9th inst.
received. in which you request re-
ply as to my position on the follow
ing questions. in case / am nominated
for reelection to the House of Dele
gates:
81. In the event a bill is introduced
In tho General Assembly restricting
the privilege granted in liquor licenses
to the sale of Intoxicating liquors in
those places only whore licenses can
bs legally granted. and to the ship
ment of intoxicating liquors TO those
parts only where licenses have already
been granted, thus carrying out the
principle of the local option law to
It's logical conclusion, and thus pre-
venting the notification OF the en-
pressed will of the people in dry ter
ritory by the jug trade will you. or
will you not. vote for such a bill?
"2. In the event bill is presented
providing for an enabling act, which
will authorize the holding of an cleo
ton upon the question of a State
wide prohibition law. whenever said
election is demanded by % per cent.
of the qualified voters of the State,
will you, or will you not, IN such an
event vote for such a bill?"
IN reply to your first question, will
state since Congress has taken no
action to prohibit interstate shipments
from wet territory to dry territory.
such a law as between wet and dry
territory in our State would be In
effective. Laws to prevent shipments
of liquor from wet to dry territory
can only become completely effective
when forbidden by United States and
State laws when enacted by both
simply the State law would give mer-
chants in other States privileges Ia
ken from our own merchants.
Therefore. 1 do not feel that ! would
be justified In supporting such a bill.
Replying to your second question. I
might be accused of being a teetotaler.
but have always been an advocate OF
local government. and am seek
ing the nomination as member OF
the Legislature from the Democratic
party. which declares for the princi-
pie of local option. and as I under
stand II, the nearer a government is
administered locally, the purer its de-
mocracy. and being a Democrat I
could not conscientiously support this
measure.
II elected I shall act and vote as
my conscience and best Judgment die
tates. and hosts OF my friends and
supporters have assured me of their
confidence and willingness TO trust me
upon all questions affecting their in
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-12
THEY ARE READY TO FLY
AvfntOrs Are Gathered Mt Chicago for
International Meet.

Chicago. August ll.-Vjrtuany all
the better known American aviators
and dozen foreign hiers are here to-
night ready for the opening of the
lnterna tional aviation meet morrow
More than nifty machines OF various
types already are set up and ready
for the start of the daily duration
event at o'clock
Although trial flights were planned
to-day. the only ascent was by James
Ward. who rose 325 feet during the
afternoon and swept out over Lake
Michigan in order to gain Pilots
license. He received the license
y-NAs an inspiration to make contin-
ued attempts to go higher and further
each aviator will receive 81 a minute
while In the air. in addition to the
cash prizes for the winners OF events
General the nine days program In
cludes daily duration test. a daily
speed contest for both munoplanes and
btplanes. a cross-country over-'rater
event. and an altitude event. In addi-
ton. there are numerous passenger
carrying and trick-hyins contests
scheduled.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-12
OR EAT HIGHWAY
BEING PLAN NED
Association Is Organized and
Work Will Be Pushed to
Completion.
Especial to The Times-pispatch.l

Especial to The Times Dispatch
Bristol, Va. August 1.-THE Bristol
Washington Highway Association
was organized here to-day by the cleo
ton OF w. H. Aston. of Meadow View.
president: Captain NJ B. Corse. of Lex
ington. and ]. H. Marsteller, OF Roa-
noke. vice presidents, and Forrest NJ,
Runnels. OF Bristol. secretary-treas-
urer Provision was made for the np-
pointment OF an executive committee
to take up without delay the active
work of making a connection in all
broken links in stone automobile and
tourist highway between this city and
the national capital.
representative body of Virgtniana
participated in to-day's meeting, in.
Guiding delegates from as far east az
Norfolk. p. st. Julien Wilson. State
highway Commissioner OF Virginia, waa
present. and he andi others made prac-
tical suggestions as to the most effeo-
i've means Of accomplishing the end
In view 1t is intended to hurry thes
work TO completion by enlisting tina
cooperation OF the counties of yir-
ginia, just as has been done in Ten
nessee with reference to the Memphis
BRISTOL highway. The connection
between the two proposed roads here
VIII result in national highway ex-
tending from Washington through vir-
ginla and Tennessee to the Mississinpt
River.
correspondence already received by
the Board of Rrade here shows a wide
interest In this movement. particularly
among the automobile clubs. The
executive committee will organize and
call meeting within sixty days.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-12
Social and
Personal

y TR. AND MRS. HENRY ALEXAN-
lNI DER WHITE, of Columbia, S. c..
arrived in Richmond Thursday
evening and are the guests OF Mrs
Horace Wexford Jones at 200 East
Franklin Street. DR.. White holds u
professorship at the University of
South Carolina. DR.. and Mrs. White
and Richmond counties before return
ing to their home in Columbia.
Back From Europe.
Blair Boiling and o. Oh. Berry, who
have been travelling Ii Europe for some
time past. returned to their homes in
Richmond last week. Mr.. Boiling and
Mr.. Berry spent two months on the
Continent and also visited places OF
interest in England and Scotland before
returning To this country.
Card Purity Wednesday.
Miss Louise French. of Washington,
who is spending the summer at tho
Allegheny Inn. at Goshen, was hostess
at a very charming porch party on
Wednesday morning at that resort.
Bridge whist was played and luncheon
was served at the card tables at the
conclusion of the game. Miss French 5
guests for this occasion included Mes
danes Harry Kimmel, A. c.. Chaplain.
J. Mcintyre Carter. Harrie Craig. Ans
.
5. Wynn. Robert Small. all of WASH
ington: w. r. Ramsay and w. A. Jones.
of Louisville. KY; Horace G. Buchanan,
OF Richmond: Captain Harry K!mmel.
Raymond Pllson, DR.. ]. T. Wolf. OF
Washington, and K. W. Woodson, of
Lynchburg.
At the Hot.
After an automobile trip from Gov
!ngton TO Washington and Baltimore.
Mru 81,
OF Covington: Miss Douglas r. Gallo
way OF Richmond: H. NJ. Brown. of
Wharton. Texas, and Colin Stokes. OF
Richmond. have gone to the Hot
Springs for brief stay.
Notable among the entertainments
given during the meeting Of the Bar
Association at the Hot Was a tea given
by Mrs. E. T. Robinson. of this city.
on the grounds OF the Casino Mrs
BENJAMIN Shepard and Miss Norman
were also hostesses on this occasion.
Among the guests were Mr.. and Mrs.
j. Aston Cabell, of Richmond. Judge
and Mrs. L. J.. Lewis, OF Richmond;
Dir. and Mrs. James b. Russell. of Win
chester: Mrs Alexander Hamilton and
Misses Roberta and Sarah Hamilton
and Mrs. David Dunlop. OF Petersburg:
Rev John Scott, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry 3.
French, Mrs. b. Cameron and J. r Nc
Alister.
Sails for Europe.
Sailing this morning from New York
on board tho steamship Prinz Joachim,
OF the Hamburg American Line. is
Felix "i'camp. OF this city. Mr.. Wit
camp Will spend some time abroad
Germnu mt the White.
George w Stevens gave a lovely
morning german Al the White Sulphur
springs yesterday morning in compM-
ment TO his daughter. Miss Helen Ste
vens and Mrs. James Paul Stevens.
Mrs. Stevens and Miss Stevens have
been entertained a great deal during
their stay at the White this season.
y brilliant event that will engage
society at the White next week will
be the fancy dress ball TO be given on
Tuesday evening in the ballroom Of
the hotel \ fancy ball for the chill
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-12

Mr.. S. L. Ledman. City:
Dear Sir.-I have your valued favor
asking my position on certain matters
pertaining to the liquor traffic.
l. AS now advised, do not favor
passing a law prohibiting merchants
in the cities of Virginia shipping
liquor into the dry territories OF the
State so long as the Interstate Com
merce Commission permits merchants
of other States to ship into such dry
territory.
2, do not approve OF the idea OF
permitting 25 per cent. OF the people
of this State putting upon the remain
ing 75 per cent. the trouble and ex-
pense of elections of any kind.
I stand for local option. high license
and strict regulation. believing that
true temperance can best be served
by such a course. This was the tight
made in 1903 while a member Of
the Common Council of this city. and
expresses my present views.
If elected to the Legislature. I ex-
pect to oppose both of the measures
you suggest.
I am, with great respect.
Your obedient servant,
(Signed) W. A. CRENSHAW.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-12
ADJUSTMENTS
Last Day of the Kinemucolor.

Last Day of the Kinemncolor.
The two performances of to-day will
mark the close of the engagement at
the academy OF Music of the kinema-
color pictures of the coronation OF
King George ". That the visit to
Richmond OF these pictures has been
q marked success Is evidenced ~ the
large audiences in daily attendance.
Thousands have witnessed the en-
ion is that kinemacolor as presented
at the Academy is n decided success
Tho Views of the coronation are beau
tiful. and the coloring of the subjects
suDerb.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-12
CLERK ACCUSED OF
ROBBIhG MAILS
Especial to The Times-Dispatch. ]


Petersburg. Va, August I'LL. A.
Spain. assistant mailing clerk in the
Petersburg st7office. was arrested to-
night by Post-Office Inspector Schaf-
fel. OF Richmond. on the charge OF rob-
bling the mails. He was caught by the
inspector with the dec6y letters on his
person. one OF which he had opened
Spain is a married man and lives in
Ettrick. He was lodged in jail and
will be brought before United States
Commissioner Roper for trial to-nior-
row.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-12
ASKING DIAz TO RETURN
Opponents OF Madero wnnt Ex-Presi
dent DnclS In Mcyicn.

dent Bncle in Mexico.
Lucerne. Switzerland. August IL
General Porfrio Diaz, former President
received many cablegrams from o2po-
nents Of Francisco l. Madero urging
him to return to Mexico and restore
order.
One message from the Mexican So
ciety of New York informs the deposed
executive that the society is getting
up n huge petition begging him to in
General Diaz does not heed these
communications. and 10 looking for a
villa. with the object of remaining
here until the end OF the season. HIS
health is excellent. and he takes short
excursions into the surrounding coun-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-12
UNIQUE REQUEST TO CHURCH
Trust Dependent Upon Recognition Of
the Divine Presence

Boston, August i1.-In bequeathing
a share OF his s250Oo0 estate to Christ
Church here, the will of John D. Bry-
ant an old-time Boston lawyer, pre-
serioes that the trust fund shall con-
tinue only so long as the divine pres
ence Is recognized as so pervading the
church and encompassing the worship
ers that 1t is not necessary to turn
order to find the Deity or to render
homage or to implore benediction"
A further condition Is that there
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-12
Great Crowd n, n.rn,,n

lspecIaI TO The Times-Dispatch1
woodstock, Va. August 11.-Five
thousand people attended the annual
reunion of Rice-Nen Camp, of New
Market, near that place. The day was
the hottest Of the season. The crowd
vas disappointed. as Thomas Smith,
or Warrenton, tho orator, was taken
III. and was. unable to fill his appoint
ment. While many Confederate vet
Grams were at their reunion, the thin
nlng or their ranks was plainly mans
fest in the crowds
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-12
Richmond Man Has Fail.

Especial to The Times Dispatch
Herbert Harrison, of Richmond, tell
thirty feet from the roof OF a build
ing here to-day. His head was cut
and his right arm injured. His in
juries are serious but not fatal Hi
was taken to q hospital.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-12
TWO Men severely Shocked.

ISpeclnI 10 THO TImes- Dlspntch.1
Chase City. Va. August 1i.-During
the storm which passed through here
two men were severely shocked while
working on the new residence OF r. NJ.
Jeffreys. Tho lightning struck one OF
the chimneys, No serious damage was
done to other persons or the building.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-12
A Jones and G1nn, C,ub.

= t..PEO9dI 20 I ne IImeS~DiSpatCh.1
SUFFOLK, Va, August 1.-THE local
sentiment against the State machine"
Eanization of a Jones and Glass Soma
torial Club" John w, Rison. Jr. a
druggist, was chosen to head the club.
which soon will be addressed by for.
mer Governor Montague
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-12
FIVE ARE OPPOSED
TO PROHIBITION
Continued From First Page. }

Intoxicating drinks. and hope TO re-
main so as long as life lasts.
Assuring you and your friends of
my highest regard. am.
Yours very truly,
(SiSned) JAMES ]. DREAMER
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-12

terests. morally as we'll as materially.
have always stood for cleanliness.
purity and fair dealing in the politi-
cal arena.
l have endeavored to reply TO your
questions freely and frankly as
would do were I not seeking re-elec-
ton, and without regard to any eff
feet my answers may have on my can
vass for the Legislature
With kindest feeling to all of tho
signers, L am,
Very truly yours,
(Signed) JNO. S. HARDWOOD.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-12

Miss Mary Frayser and Miss Eliza.
beth Chesterman are spending some
time at "Climside," near Scottsville
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-12

No One is Knocking L!ggett's orangeade
for every knock is boost It's the most
paiatable and refreshing drink at the foun-
tain to-day. Served ice cold. Made from
pure orange juice only Sold for sc. only
at Polk M!!!er's, The ReNalI store. sSi East
Main Street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-12

Miss Susie Bolton, OF this city is
the guest of the Misses Taliaferro in
Farmville.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-12

Miss Lillian Brewer. of this city
will leave next week to be the guess
OF Miss Bessie Marston at Toano.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-12

Miss Alice Walford and Miss Vir
ginia Pollard. of this city. are guest!
of Miss Mary Jones at Breezy Point
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-12

Mrs Robert j. Wilkins, # Will
liamsburg. is spending a month here
as the guest OF Mrs. w. E. Pugh.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-12

Mrs. Douglas Hewett is the CUES
of Mrs. NJ. l. Layne and Mrs! I.
Chiles in Louisa.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-12

Mr. and Mrs. Miller Campbell. o
South Richmond. are visiting s. BaXte
Davis in Farmville.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-12

Mss Norella Jennings. who has been
visiting Miss Mary Paulett ct CLEAR
View" near Scottsvil!e. has returned
to Richmond.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-12

Miss Jennie Ernest. of Portsmouth
Is visiting friends in Hanover anc
Richmond for several weeks.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-12

Mrs. Jones, of Richmond. is visit
ing her sister. Mrs. William Denton
near LOUISA.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-12

Mrs. Henry Smith and little daugh
ter, OF Richmond, are visiting Mrs
Warren Marston in Toano.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-12

Misses Doris Jones and Katie Tay
Tor are spending some time at Bruins
wick Inn. Waynesboro.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-12

Mrs. Evan r. Cheste-man and chill
dren nave returned to Richmond afte
visiting in Roanoke and Albemarle
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-12

Mr.. and Mrs. E. Leslie Spence. Jr.
are stopping at the Hotel Traylnore
Atlantic City, for several weeks.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-12

G. P. Hopkins. Jr., OF Baltimore, is
spending few weeks in this city as
the guest OF his father. G. P. Hopkins
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-12

Miss Elizabeth Fair. who has been
spending some time at the home of
her aunt. Miss Lizzie Beale, of Cedar
HILL" Fluvanna county. has returned
to the city.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-12

lvsnhoe Sclater. who has been Wis
iung his parents in Richmond for tn
past two weeks, has returned 10 Lynn
Mass
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-12

Mrs. E. L. Miles has returned to
Scottsvlle after visiting friends In
Richmond. Norfolk, Virginia Beach and
at Cape Henry.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-12

Miss Marjorie Kratz has returned tc
Richmond after visit OF several
weeks TO her cousins at their cottage
at Buckroe Beach.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-12

Mrs. Samuel w. Meek. Miss Mary
Meek 5 W. Meek. Jr.. Dorothy and
Robert Meek are spending several
several weeks at the Rockbridge
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1911-09-06
Lime AS A SOIL |MPROVFR.

Lime is not fertilizer, but what is
brings about effects in the soil that
make the plant food already present
more available. 1t sweetens acid soils.
bringing about conditions favorable for
the increase of the microorganism that
are helpful. These microorganisms
decompose organic matter and liber-
ate the plant food which is stored
thereni so that it can be used by the
growing crops. Soil water charged
with carbonic acid, which is n product
of the breaking down of organic mat
ter, is our strongest natural solvent.
In this way mineral plant food will be
dissolved more readily and made vail
able to the plant. Under certain con-
ditions lime liberates some potash
from its insoluble combinations and
makes it available.
Some very desirable physical effects
are produced by lime. 1t focculates
clay causing it to become more granu-
lar and consequently more open. On
the other hand it tends to cement the
sandy soils making them less porous.
There are three forms of lime used
for agricultural purposes quick lime,
waterslacked lime, and carbonate of
lime. The two forms first mentioned
are quickly changed, in the soil, or
when long exposed to the air, to the
carbonate form. The finely ground
limestone rock is already in the car
Donate form. The quick lime is most
drastic in its effects, the water slack
ed next, and the carbonate is mildest
Quick lime is the same whether it is
made by burning oyster shells, lime
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1911-09-06

stone rock or mari. When buying bear
in mind that you want pounds of ac-
tual lime, therefore the analysis Is of
prime importance. We advise a lib
eral application of the lime at long in
tervals, rather than the use of small
amount often. We would use at least
ton of the finely ground limestone,
or of mari, or 1000 pounds or more per
acre. of the quick lime, or of the So
called agricultural lines which are us
ually mixtures Of the quick, water
Stacked, and air Stacked lime.
1t is preferable to apply the lime as
long before planting as is practic able.
Quick lime is somewhat difficult to
handle on account of its drastic nature
1T is best to put this form I'm small
piles at intervals over the field and
cover with earth, it will slack and can
then be distributed without much in
convenience. Quick lime, if pure, runs
higher in content of lime than other
forms of lime, but is more expensive.
When the farmer fully realizes that
lime is an amendment, and not fer
tilizer, that it acts best in connection
with an abundant supply of organic
matter, and, that. if properly used it's
beneficial effects are many it will find
permanent place in our system of
agriculture. DO not mix lime with fer
tiliZers that contain soluble phos-
phate or salt of ammonia.
Thsi station has cotton good results
from applications of lime at Clemson
College and also in our experimental
work in the lower part of the State.
T. II. Keitt, Chemist,
S. c. Agr. Exp't Sta
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1911-09-06
New Automobile Record.

Last Saturday, Len Zengel, who won
the Elgin National Trophy on Ma
tional car, averaged 66.42 miles an
hour for the entire distance of 3O5
miles establishing a new record for the
course. Ralph milford, last years
winner. averaged 62.5 miles an hour.
In Saturdays contest Harry Grant.
twice winner of the Vanderbilt Cup
finished second and Hugh Hughes, who
won the 170 mile Kane County Trophy
Friday. was third. Grant drove an
Also car and Hughes a Mercer. Like
Iengels National, they were both
equipped with Michelin Tires. Zen
gel never changed tire from that
start to finish of the contest.
The events Friday were also what
those in the automobile business call
tire races" None OF the winners
who all used Michelin Tires, stopped
once to make change
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1911-09-06
Beware OF Ointmcnts for Catarrh that
Contain Mercury.

as mercury will surely destroy the
sense of smell and completely derange
the whole system when entering it
through the mucous surfaces Such
articles should never be used except
on prescriptions from reputable ply
sicians. as the damage they will do
is ten fold to the good YOU can posi-
bly, derive from them Halrs Catarrh
Cure. manufactured by f. j. Cheney
& CO.. Toledo, o., contains no mcr-
curry and is taken internally. acting
directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces OF the system. I'm buymg
Halls Catarrh Cure he sure you get
the genuine. 1t is taken internally
mad made i'm Toledo Ohio. by r. j.
Cheney & Co. Testimonials free.
Sold by Druggists Price 75c per
bottle.
Take Halls Family Pills for consti-
patton.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1911-09-06
NATURES WARNING.
Laurens People Must recognize and
Heed it.


Kidney ills -mysteriously.
But nature always warns you.
Notice the kidney secretions.
See if the color is unhealthy
If there are settings and sediment.
Passages frequent. scanty. painful
It's time to use DOans Kidney Pills,
To ward off serious diseases.
Doan's have done great work in
w. c. Brtton ISIS w. Henry ST.
Spartanburg, S. c., says: I'VE have
this locality.
found Doan's Kidney Pills to be high
lY satisfactory and are i'm position
to recommend them. My kidneys were
disordered and the kidney sccretions
annoyed me hy passing irrcgularly. |
also suffered from hackachc Soon ar-
ter | used Doan's Kidney Pills. the
pains left me and my Kidneys became
normal. Another member OF my fam
lily who suffered i'm similar way. al
so took pom's Kidney Pills with
good results"
For sale by all dealers. Price 80
cents. Fostcr-MilbWn CO.. Buffalo.
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name Doan's and
take no other
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1911-09-06
Improvement Expected.

Since the date on which the condi-
ton was taken-August 25-therc have
been general rains which greatly re.
licved conditions and considerable i'm
provement is looked for when the Oc-
tober report is issued.
The condition of the growing cotton
crop on August % was 1872 per cent.
of normal, as compared with SOL
per cent. on July 20, 1915 72.1 per
cent on August 25, 1910; G3.7 per
cent on August %. 1909, and 73.5 per
cent, the average of the past ten
years on August % according to tho
crop reporting board of the bureau of
statistics of the United States depart
ment of agriculture. estimaed from the
reports of the correspondents and
agents of the bureau.
by States.
Comparisons of conditions by States
follow: