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The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-04-24
WITNESS OF
TRAGEDY DIES
At Age Of 1O4 Years John
Sweet Succumbs
Son Held for Staying, of
Mother and Sister-Old
Man Only Witness
Especial from United Press.)

Maidstone, VT, April 24-With the
death, today, of John Sweet. 104 years
old, fand only witness who could tell
a story other than circumstantial in
the case of Arthur Bean, 10, who is
charged with the murder Of his moth
er and II year old sister, the chances
for the boys going free were greater
than at any time since the double
murder.
Sweet, who was Beams grandfather.
died as a result of the shock Of the
murder. He was the only person in
the Bean farmhouse beside the two
murdered women and their alleged
slayer. When the bodies were found
riddled with gunshots, the old man
was found in a closet nearly dead
from fright. All he could say was,
Look out for the boy"
Later he declared that young Arthur
Bean had driven him into the closet
at the point of a gun and that later
he heard shots.
Tomorrow, the Grand Jury begins
consideration of Beans case. Beans
attorney declares burglars killed the
woman and that Bean, hearing the
shots, ran from the house in pursuit,
only to be captured later.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-04-24
DEMOCRATS NOW
TAKE UP FARMERS
FREE LIST BILL

Washington, April 24-"Farmers free
list bill and revision OF the wool and
cotton schedules Of the tariff" Is now
the program of the Democratic ma
jority in the House and Floor Leader
Underwood, today, planned to put
through the freel ist measure, this
week.
1--WE will put the farmers free list
bill through under the same scheme
that we used with the reciprocity bill"
Underwood said. today. There will
be no special rule, no cloture and ev-
eryone will have full opportunity with
in reason to talk about the measure.
The bill will be passed without
amendment. I believe that it will be
late next week or later before we ret
II going
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-04-24
JUDGE WALSH IS
ILL, THREATENED
BY APPENDICITIS

Owing to the fact that Judge James
F. Walsh of Greenwich was taken i'll.
the trial of Lemuel Beardsley OF
Trumbull, which was slated to COM
mence in the common pleas court to-
day, was postponed. Judge Walsh
has symptoms Of appendicitis and he
thought it advisable to hurry home.
Beardsely is charged with shooting
partridge out Of season.
Before Judge Walsh left, however,
he disposed of q number Of cases.
Bonds were forfeited by six women
names Of the women and the amounts
forfeited are: Rose Demittio, AL Wa
ter street, $3.50; Julia Johnson, AT
Water street, $75; Kate Kopo, al
Water street $,a6; Lillian Lane 4S6
Water street, $75; Lena Merraat ~
Bank street, $3.50.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-04-24
GERMANlA SINGING SOCIETY
GIVES DELIGHTFUL CONCERT

At Germania hall last evening the
Germania Singing society entertained
its friends with delightful sacred
concert under the direction Of Prof.
). Adam Hugo, musical director of
the society. The hall was packed to
the doors and many people were
turned away from lack of seating
capacity.
Prof. Hugo himself rendered sew
eral solos in the style which has won
him international fame as a concert
pianist. Another feature of the even
ing was the singing of Mrs. Alice Mer-
tens whose delightful alto voice is
we'll known to the music lovers of
Bridgeport. The Germania chorus
was heard in a number of well-rend-
cred selections, and every number on
the program was repeatedly encored.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-04-24
MIR. AND MRS. PENFIELD'S
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY.

Scores of friends gathered at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Penfield
at 1853 Maple street, Saturday evening
to help them celebrate the silver an
niversary of their wedding. Among
the guests were Mr.. Penfield's par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. Ira Penfield of
Danbury, who celebrated their golden
wedding in 1906.
Standing before a bank of palms.
the host and hostess received their
guests, while an orchestra discoursed
music from the balcony. Many beau
tifu1 presents of silver were received
by Mr.. and Mrs. Penfield The guests
included very large contingent from
out Of town.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-04-24
CHURCHMAN SAID
To BE LOCATED
WARRANT FOR HIM

Officials Of the Aluminium Castings
Co. of Fairfield, announced today that
they had practically located Arthur
e. Churchman, their cashier who alb
seconded with the funds for the pay
were unwilling to state where Church
man is, but were confident that his
apprehension is assured Every eff
fort is being put forth to capture
Churchman at once. before he has
opportunity to squander the cash. At
torney Clitus II. King, a grand juror,
has issued a warrant for Church
mans arrest which has been given in
to the hands Of Deputy Sheriff Burr.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-04-24
''DUPLICATES", The
DOCTOR SAYS TO
LIEUTENANT ADELE

Twin boys arrived last night at the
home of Mrs Clarence A Adele, wife
Of Lieut.. Clarence Adele, U. S. N.
Mrs. Adele, who before her marriage
was Miss Ruth Sanford. is at the
home Of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
George SANFORD, 12s Washington ave-
nue..
Lieut.. Adele, who is now with the
navy in South American waters, has
been informed by cable of his double
good fortune.
It was reported this morning that
the twins are in excellent health, but
that Mrs. Abele is in a somewhat crit
ical condition.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-04-24
NOTICE

Sealed proposals will be received by
the Board of Park Commissioners OF
the City Of Bridgeport, Conn, on pro-
posed additions and alterations to
Bath Houses at Sea Side Park, until
p m. on Monday. May 1st, 1911. All
in accordance with drawings and
specifications, copies of which may be
obtained at the office of Ernest G..
Southey, Architect, 9S3 Broad ST. All
proposals to be sent to the Architect.
The Board reserves the right to ac-
cept or reject any or all proposals.
Signed.
ERNEST G. SOUTHEY.
u 24s 50 Architect.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-04-24
SONS OF ST. GEORGE
AT ANNUAL SERVICE

Yesterday, st. Georges day, was
celebrated by the four local lodges Of
the Sons and Daughters of st. George
at a special service at st. Georges
Episcopal church on Colorado avenue
The attendance was over 400 and ev-
cry pew in the church was filled.
The rector, the Rev. Ellis K. Bishop
arranged special program in honor
of the occasion. The sermon was
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-04-24
TAFT TO BE
K. OF. C. GUEST
COL UMBUS DAY

Washington, April 2EPresident
Taft, today, accepted an invitation to
attend the Columbus Day celebration
of the knights of Columbus at Bos-
ton, Mass, october 10 and II and be
the guest of the Boston Knights for
that day.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-04-24

washington, April 2+The President
today, nominated:
TO be ENJOYS extraordinary and min
isters plenipotentiary: Henry s. Bou-
toll of Illinois, to Switzerland; Edwin
v. Morgan, of New York, to Portugal;
I,aurits s. Swenson Of Minnesota to
Norway.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-04-24
HEN ROosT ROBBED.

Gustave A. Mol, a farmer of 1901
Madison avenue, discovered the loss
of a score of chickens when he visit
ed his poultry yard this morning.
Some time after 10 o'clock last night
thieves made off with the entire pop
ulation of the henhouse.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-04-24
DANCE OF LEISURE HOUR CLUB.

The Leisure Hour club, which is an
organization of graduate nurses, will
give it's first dance and social, Tues
day evening, in Colonial hall. The
affair is to be made most enjoyable.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-04-24
IN PROBATE COURT.

Tn the probate court today, George
e Peers Qualified as administrator Of
the estate of Jerusha Sherwood OF
Eastorl. Edgar G. Jennings and Ed
ward S. Williams were appointed ap-
nraiserS,
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-04-24

preached by the Rev. e. Campion
Acheson, rector of Trinity Episcopal
church, Midd1etoWn, a member of the
Sons of ST. George. The choir OF the
church rendered an elaborate and
beautiful program of music. The
church was handsomely decorated
with lilies and other flowers.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-04-24
BALL GAME TOO MUCH.

Edward B. Cassidy, a. patient at
the State tuberculosis hospital in
Shelton, who came to the ball game
Saturday. was SO respondent over the
Mechanics defeat that he took to
drink. Patrolman Barton found him
helpless. Yesterday DR.. Krause ex-
amined the man at police headquart
ers and found him so weak that he
advised Supt. Birmingham to release
him. Cassidy boarded a trolley car
for the tuberculosis sanitarium.
The Empire effect Is now prevail
inc in girls frockS.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-04-24

Skirts for girls are short and only
moderate In width.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-04-24
- 10 @ oV
House FURNISHINGS

Victor Window Shades, the best the
! market has to offer, complete. 23c
Table Oil Cloth of standard makes. We
carry this brand only for it's the most
dependable, all widths, 17c to 29c yard
Shelf Oil Cloth. ...311ac to &c yard
New Lace Curtains just arrived. Come
see them. Special values just now
at ........ 49,. .49c to $3.50 pair
Ruffled Curtains. 49,. .25c to 89c pair
Net Curtains. $50. $50 to $1.69 pair
Madras Curtains 69c to $2.39 pair
Tapestry Curtains. .$2.49 to $439 pair
Rope Portieres. ........ .89c to 1898
Tapestry Table Covers. !. ;. 44c to $2.49
Couch Covers. ........ 800 to $3.50 !
Bed Spreads. - 5c to $3.50
Sheets. .44c to 59c
Pillow Cases. 10c to zoe
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-04-24
ETH. DILLON 4 co. @ !4ys vain s.:
rtford,C Conn. CECILE. Paris
LEADING MILLINERs
Special Sale of Untrimmed Hats

We offering the newest of the in Untrimmed
Hats. Styles for women misses and children. Hats in
black white and every color straw fine straw hair braid
hats fancy rough straw braids and hemp braid hats
in every desirable model large medium and small shapes.
Becoming hats hats hats with just the right droop
ripple of the brm just the proper turn to the
the newest of the and the best Of the good of
at the lowest prices.
UNTRn6MED HATS HERE FROM 4sc TO $3.50
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-26
CARY STREET IS
LONG ON CHICKENS
FOWL FLOW FREELY TO MAR
kET But DEMAND Is LIGHT
AND PRICE LON.

Gary street is suffering OF enjoying
It plethora of chicken From the ap-
pearance of Riehmonds noted nrn-
duee thoroughfare fried chicken
stewed chicken, boiled chicken
chicken a la camp meeting chicken
any old way. in fact. should be the
iaForite Dish of the struggling masses
OF city jewellers. With MANY of the
BIRDS an hand, chickens are still flow
ing freely 10 market with no advance
IN Sight Cary street is selling
chicken ON the hoof' at from
ewelNe to thirteen cents per mound
" lille chicken is a drug on the mar
ket. commission men viii welcome
the dawn of November which
uShers in the game season, or rather
the season when game may he law
fully killed and sent to market A
good deal of hunting goes on that
is not provided for In the books.
However, Richmond is game hungry
and there viii he very active de-
mand for all the "beastics' that come
to town. The deer season is already
on ana the man who feels the
call of the wild in his appetite can
buy whole deer on Cary street at
from 2 to 13 gents per pound, hut
If he is choice and requires the sad
died Venison the wholesale price is
II to IS cents
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-26

The places and dates already settled
upon are as follows
November h-Monterey, Highland
county.
Novemb Der McDeweus, Va,
November Io--Churehviile. Augusta
county.
November ll-iif.slgewater. Rte k
tnEhau1 Cotnsy.
November IA Woodstock.
November Ia New Market Sh N
audoah county
Novembe. -strashurg, Shenaa-
doah coanty.
November Ie-~Front Royal War
rem county,
MI Of these meetings. W III begin al
ten O'Clock in the morning and VIII
last all DAY Instruction Of the most
practical character will be given on
questions of practical interest 10 every
farmer.
The program Of the department "a
cludes continuous work among ths
farmers of the state by means 81 these
institutes oil during the winter AMI
until the first Of May
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-26
as a most creditable display

hae q n1nst ,reaitsII- dis,lay ~
81.
= &c . '''s''s' si'ii'S aii'i Nes e'a i''es.
ihe state Normal exhibits world
of handieraft rare specimens of
DRAWING aud ,an,,,..,,s,,{,, c,,+bsts.,
y.;,...4,
'it''' "d7 HeFef siio"h III
larger or more Impressive quantities,
while the housewives have presented
their ni,.l,ley ,,rasa,.,.,s ..,.f.., and
'h'isS IN l"INleapi ana attractive
array The fruit exhibited is confined
,,en niot, T., ..,.,,14s ,,,t .,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-26
PAUL RETRACTs
HIS STATEMENT
DOES 50 1T BIiCIY AND MIR cox.
RAD NCCEIf1S HIS STATE
MENT
Editor OF The Virginia \ .

Editor OF The Nireinian:
In reporting a recent speech Is
Captain John Paul. it appears that
misqueted a reference To his OPP
ponent. George \. Conrad
In justice Ia both candidates. I
wish to say that Captain Paul charged
Mr., Conrad with knowing OF the
shortage in the treasurers office A
year before II became public, and
thar Mr. Paul asked the question
whether or not Conrad and keezeu
had kept quiet on the matter for po-
iitical reasons.
Mr., Conrad states that he did not
know OF the shortage until about
June. 1910. that IL, six months before,
the Carpenter resignation. and ne de-
MES that he kept quiet for selfish or
political reasons.
In a public speech Mr.. Paul ac-
eepts Mr. Conrad's statement as true.
1t appears that my original error
was in reporting as AN actual charge
what Captain Faui put in an interro-
gatory form,
Very truly
j. HENRY ROBERTSON.
IIarrisonburg. Va, Oct. IS. 1871.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-26
EDWARD FOSTER
IN HENR|C0 JAIL
WILL BE GIVEN HEARING IN CIR
CUT COURT THIS MOHS-

Edward Foster. the white man from
Narina district of Henrico county. who
Is charged with having committed a
capital offenSe against his ward. Ada
Catherine MeekS, was locked up in
Henrco jail yesterday afternoon. The
warrant for Fosters arrest directed
that he be brought before Judge Il.
Carter Scott Yesterday morning at 10
o'clock, but Deputy Sheriff w. w.
Sydnor was unable to get back with
his man by that hour. so the mat
ter will come up at 10 this morning.
ON arrival at the jail Foster telc-
phoncd for his attorney. l.. O. Wen
denburg.
In order that he might enjoy greater
privacy than would otherwise he pos
sihle, he requested that he he assign
ed to one of several detached cells
that are available, hut Jailer Garnet
refused to grant the request, giving
him instead the usual accommoda.
tons.
Foster was formerly preacher,
but he has not had passionate for
considerable number of years
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-26
MISS LA TOILETTE
TO WE'D SATURDAY

AsHiNGToN. oct 2o.~Miss Foin
IaFoilette, eldest daughter OF senator
Robert NJ. L.aFol4ette, 81 WISCONSIN and
Mr. George Middleton, of New YORK,
prominent play Will he married
in senator LaFoliette.s WaShingt9a
home on Saturday October IS
The ceremony viii be performed by
The REV t. G. Il. Pierce. rector Of
An Souls Unitarian church and Pres
ident Taft's pastor.
The bride VIII he unattended and will
arrive here on Thursday from the
south where She has been for some
time to pre- pare for the wedding.
The license was obtained to-day by
Col. John Harmon, private secretary 70
senator LaFollette and Miss l.iFol-
lette's age was given al 20. and Mr.,
M4ttdleton,s at Al.
Miss I.aFollette has been popular in
society here since her debut a few
seasons ago but she has since entered
the professional stage. in which career
she had played Il number of important
roles, Miss LaFoiiette like her mother.
is an ardent sufragette and notable
speaker. 1t is understood that should
her father secure a nomination on the
Republican ticket MISS I.aFollette viii
stump the suffragette States lii his be-
half
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-26
NONDERLEHR WOULD
HELP TAX PAYER S

Councilman A. L. NonderIehr has
a scheme for the relief OF taxpayers.
lie proposes to accomplish this by
putting the city Jail birds on the rock
pile 10 crush stone from which a
composition for sidewalk and allev
paving may be manufactured that will
surpass the BRICK and Stone material
now In use.
He SAYS he will mbotiv the plan
in his Workhouse ordinance that is
now pending before Council
Incidentally, ne believes he can thus
overcome objections on the part of
labor men to his ordinance
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-26
FARMVILLE FAIR
OPENS WITH SUCCESS

Sre cial to The Richmond Vtrgiutnn j,
IA RMN1ll.E, VA. Oct a6..-tFu~ s
dh5 The first day or tiie f'armyllle
district rair opened under bright sun
shine and In Il blaze uf glory Tn.
town Is eabofateh and artistiehlly
decorated ana the crowd Is a fair
one for tho first day ri the fair II
had gathered IN the Warehouses;.
as has been the custom, IL woull
have been considered L good one. hnt
scattered over uranN acres il Was COME
what lost In space
The, Northern hallway CaIupanx
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-26
KEENE FORGETS
ABOUT FINANCE

NEW YORK. oct. IS james r.
Keene, the fnaneier. returned Yesterday
on the Kaiser Wilhelm lf. after an m
ness Of six months In London during
which he underwent an operation. Ha
WAS some weak, but appeared 10 be an
fairly good health
II feel we'll, but moi exactly like
young fellow said Air. keene. Please
don't ask mo financial questions ise-
cause ] have had something else -
thlnk about
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-26
OBI TUARY


tspe sal to The Richmond Yicgnis.p.p
SUFFOLK VA. oct Waiter
4. Wills, a prominent merchant and
farmer, and formerly influential in
county political CIRCLES, died at Lake
view hospital on Monday night after
snort illness Of hemorrbagic
fever, aged ~ years. lie is survived
hs widow and four children. one
son. Walter =. Wills, and three daugh-
ters. Misses Margaret. Marion and
Lillian Wills.
The funeral Wtl take place from
Wesley Chapel, Chuekatuck. Va. to-
morrow.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-26
Miss Frances Lewis.

israolaI - Tho kIchmond NUEinial-
WARRt,NToN, VA, oct 25----aAss S.
Frances Lewis a sister Of Richard
Lewis and daughter OF the late Hon
W. II. Lewis ihe one time foater of
Fauquier ana l.oudoun counties, died
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-26

fsIteoiat L. l'he Richmond Nirg4at4n
ABINGDON VA. oct 45.--News
has Just been received pf the death
OF Mrs l. \ iionaker. at Waynes-
willie. \. &, Her body win be brought
here Tomorrow Ia be Inferred bS the
side Of her husband Mrs Honaker
was with her daughter Mrs, Silas
Jones. at the time OF her death, cther
children who survive her are Nj. II.
1innaker and A. G. iionaker, Of this
place; S. ~ Henaker. of Tampa, Fla,
ard Mrs. Steiner and Mrs. Liliieu
Moreast OF Chattanooga.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-26

4 spe ial to 'i'1,t Richmond tieeiEia1.f
SUFFOLK. VA, Oct. 25.--Mr II
]. Han died at takevisw hospital Mon
day night. aged "a years. lie
had been en- Il visit 10 his daughter,
Mrs. II. l.. Land, and vas taken sick
while here. His remains were ship
ped to his former home to-day at r.
vington lie is survived by his widow.
two daughters and one sou,
The funeral was be held at the home
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-26
GIVES OUT PARTIAL
INSTITUTES LIST

The State department Of agrieni-
ture has completed a partial list If
the farmers institutes which Will bo (
held during he month Of NnNeIn ner !
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-26
NAME OFFICIALS
FOR ELECTION
NAMES OF JUDGES AND CLERKS
FOR NOVEMBER BALlOTtNG
ARE ANNOUNCED.

FOR NOVEMBER BALLoTiNG
ARE ANNOUNCED.
Judges and clerks Tor the approach-
lns November election are announced
as follows.
Clay Ward.
First Precinct. III Nest Main street
Walker &. Gottrell and r. A Jacob.
Democratic Judges. w. \. Bland. Re-
publican judge, Joseph W. Hundley
clerks.
second Precinct. 2l9 South Harri-
: son street X Il. Walton and II. H..
BAREFOOT, Democratic Judges, Charles
H. Triplett. Republican Judge. H. r..
I}iount ana 9. +. French, clerks.
ThId Precinct. 3o4 South Laurel
street-John r. Hooper ana J. b.
Hooper, Democratic Judges; j. j.
Mann. Republican, judge, J. 7. Car
ter and &. r. Taylor. clerks
Fourth Precinct, 1926 West Cary
street-~Joscph Il. Heindl and Leigh
Davis. Democratic judges; Leslie H.,
Drew, Republican judge. b. J. Rogers
and W. y. bedford, clerks
Lee Ward.
First Precinct, f-ul Nest Broad
street Heath J. RawleY and Il. cray
son Dashieli, Democratic Judges; E.
: Gra,,t T., s,,,r nrnrkefhero,gh
l.a,,,h ,,IcrL
sac',,,t ,s,.a,f,t,, 500 ,y.s, tsrooa
str.a,I ~ por,4,,.t a,d Il \ ~
-, r,,.,,.,.,,.t.t ~. 60, ~
rS'I,,',, pf,,i,Ii1,,r i,,ioa II
l:.rd,a, I'D S,aronco Hr.,n', lierls
| Third Precinct, iHl5 est Broad
-. o'e1 " ''.9'on a''' ,,.,,' '"
NJ oe'i','' ~ t'i !" .'.,ai', ~, -.
nouii , is'pt'p''," an Jug, '"
'os'ph MINI" "s" ana L" "a 'eH"'''s'
tioths
'enry ware.
'Hs' 'e'i''e'' '7"0th : ',S' gu
James W. ANDERSON anu NJ. T. 7thl@S-
sey' democratic Judges; Marcus MIC
haf, Hepatttcafi judge IT, >. "tfctrS
and }. q. GerrlnG. clerks,
second ffecnct, Zzl West hfoad
street-Andrew hrous" ana Luther
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-26
j. r. Xirklc.

Especial 10 The Richmond Nirginian.)
HARRisoNBERG. VA. Oct 26.-
J. i Xirklf. GO years old confed-
crate veteran, died late Monday night
in Dayton. Rockingham county, of
drop@y. lie was a native OF Shenan-
doah county and leaves eight chill
dren and three brothers. lie was
Lutheran.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-26

at her home Of typhoid fever Miss
Lewis vas thirty years % age. and
very popular and prominent.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-26
MAY 1--WE STIGATE
MADERO ELECTION

1T. 25.--The inaugu-
may he delayed ny
If the government
antic election fraud
as ident ELECT.
" sent from Vera
the Guatemala line.
reported machina
a brCrra.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-26

AIIGXICO CITY, Ok
ration of Matiero n
an Investigation al
into the alleged 2iGd
in vor OF tive IRE.
Troops are beiue
cruz and Tepic TO a
as a result of me
rlons Of Estrada Ga
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-26

Judges and clerks Tur the approach-
lns November election are announced,
as follows.
Evening journal., 1911-11-10
BARN PARTY ar mocKEssIN.

Miss Alice NJ. Polk. member OF
the February class OF 1912, Whining
ton High School. entertained her
classmates az Halloween party at
her home in Hockessin on Thursday
evening. Many quaint and character
istlc costumes We're worn. Old-fash-
ioned games were played In the barn
which was beautifully decorated with
pumpkins and corn. Later refresh
ments were served in an adjoining
Toom, where pumpkins carved with
1912 were burning The party was
chaperoned by Mrs. J. w. Robertson
and Mrs Charles McIntire. Those
present were: Mr.. and Mrs. James n
Polk. Maude Polk. Alice Polk. Edna
Mcdaniel, Alice Bryan. Edith e. Rob-
ertson. Mildred N. Mclntlre. Helen
Webster, Anna Thomas. Sara New
man. Helen Hamman. Elsie Goldman,
Mildred Toppin, Mildred Cockrane,
George Goodley. Henry Robinson,
Leighton Dorsey. Howard Mccall.
Ward Darlington. Horace Martin. Os-
car Gentieu, John Schaffer, Charles
Hayward.