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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-04
DENNY TELLS WHY
He ACCEPTS OFFER
Believes There Is Great Oppor-
tunity for Educational Work
in Alabama.
LETTER TO GOVERNOR o'NEAL
Chairman Of Board Formally
Notified by University's
New President.

Universal regret was expressed by
friends of Washington and Lee Uni
versity whom they read yesterday in
The Times Dispatch President George
II. Denny's announcement that he had
accepted the presidency of the Univer-
sity of Alabama. The hope had been
general that he would remain in Vir.
Sinin.
To Governor Emmett O'Neal, OF Ala
bama, who is chairman of the board
of visitors of the university, DIR. Denny
yesterday transmitted his fomal accept
ance as president. This letter, which
follows. was written on September 80.
along with the communication resign
ing the presidency of Washington and
Lee, but both were held up until Mon
day in response to numerous requests
for delay:
September 80, 1911.
His Excellency. Hon. Emmett O'Neal
Governor OF Ala bama. Montgomery.
Ala:
My Dear Governor o'Ncal.-I &C
knowledge with appreciation your let
ter of September IS. giving me official
notification of my unanimous election
to the Presidency of the University of
Ala bama. More than six weeks ago a
committee of the trustees came to Wiz.
ginia and asked me to accept the pres
idency of that institution. agreed to
give to this call patient consideration,
provided should be allowed sufficient
time In which to reach mature decis-
lon after the college year had fairly
begun. Since there were other great
interests involved. could not under
take to hastily determine just what I
ought to do. The recent unanimous ac-
ton of the trustees in confirming the
Invitation OF the nominating cuiimitteu
hnds me prepared to give my conclu-
sion. l appreciate the courtesy OF the
trustees in allowing me this ample OPP
portunity TO search my heart to try
to find II this was indeed the task to
which should devote my life. Follow
ing the call OF duty. / am now writing
to accept the great opportunity and re-
sPonsibility to which you have sum-
moned me. express to you. therefore.
my decision to go to .>laba with an
honest purpose and large desire for
usefulness uninfuenced by any sort OF
ambition save to render service.
shall write you later just when / shall
be able to take up the work
Touched by Appeals.
1t would be n task as impossible as
:. 10 uHheeessar! 10 uescFioe 10 you
the wrench that II costs me to leave
Virginia. in whose service my life has
been spent. have been deeply touched
by the appeals that have recently con e
to me from the trustees, alumni. mcm-
bers of the faculty and the student bod
OF Washington and Lee I have also
appreciated the generous expressions Of
the public press and OF leading citizens
In every section of this Commonwealth.
Yet. In the face of it all. 1 am heark-
enins TO your call. I feel that in TAX
ins this great step l shall have the
sympathy and the cooperation of every
patriotic man who Is to-day helping to
fashion the higher life of Alabama
The prevailing consideration that has
moved me to accept the presidency Of
the University of Alabama proceeds
from the conviction that there Is a
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-04
SECOND PRIMARY
PLANS ANNOUNCED.
Especial to The Times-Dispatoh. ]


Norfolk. Va. October 3.-The sub
committee OF the Democratic State
Central Committee met here to-day
and formulated plans for the second
primary to nominate candidates for
tour offices to be voted tor in the gem
eral election october IL was fixed as
the tay Tor holding the primary, and
october tine time when candidates
snail nile notice of their candidacy.
According to the rules, the ballot
is TO contain a pledge that the voter
VIII support the nominees. and the
candidates are required to sign a GER
tihcatc that they viii use all proper
means to secure the success OF the
ticket nominated. The Fusionists did
not submit a list of judges, but agreed
to send a list to Chairman Muse, to
his home in Petersburg. The Straight
outs filed their list The official judges
will be appointed later.
The Fusionists acted to-day as II
they had little interest in the new
primary. At the last session none OF
their attorneys showed up. Members
OF the subcommittee left tonight for
their homes.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-04
FORCE CONTRARY
TO NEWTON LAW
Chaloncr Tells OF Developing
New Application of Animal
Magnetism.
FINDS 1T USEFUL AS A GAME
Taking of Dispositions in His
Suit to Recover Fortune
Is Resumed.
FINDS 1T USEFUL AS A GAME
Especial to The Times .pispatch.l


Charlottesville. Va, October .
John Armstrong Chaloner came up
from Merry Mills late this afternoon.
and the taking OF dispositions in his
suit to recover si.5oo.o0o from Thomas
T. Sherman. representing the commit
tee in charge OF his estate in New
York. where MIR. Chaloner is legally
insane. was resumed before Llewcilyn
ID. Booth United States commissioner,
where 1t was interrupted in the fall
of 1908. owing to Mr.. Chaloners !hy-
steal condition at that time.
The commissioner sat in a private
room in the Colonial Hotel, and only
about a half-dozen persons were pres
ent during the deposition. Frederick
A. Ware, of New York. represented Mr..
Chaloner. Joseph Choate. Jr., OF the
hrm OF Evarts. Choete & Sherman. at
torneys Tor the committee. was not
present
William o. Fife. OF the Arm OF Moon
&c Fife. and Judge X. T. ". Duke
were present to look after the inter
ests of the committee
Some years ago Mr.. Chaloner went
into what was described as Ma
poleonic trance. in which II is claimed
he had remarkable physical. rescm.
blance TO the great military genius.
These and his scientific investiga-
tons were referred to as evidences
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-04
NORRIS IS FOUND
GUILTY OF MURDER
Especial to The Times-Dispatch

Raleigh. y. c.. October 3.-Murder in
the second degree. with recommen-
dalton for mercy. was the verdict Of
the Jury in the noted case of I. J..
MOTIFS. on trial the past four days for
the murder Of ]. B. B!ssett out in the
woods east OF Raleigh on the night of
August IL. The Jury had been out
since Monday. afternoon at o'clock.
The ringing OF the courthouse bell to.
night quickly assembled a crowd that
packed the court room, in spite of the
late hour Norris manifested complete
self-control during the ordeal OF taxi
ing the verdict. The sentence was left
open until tomorrow morning. coun-
sci for the prisoner declaring privately
that they will appeal their case to tho
Supreme Court.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-04
Declares Statement of DR.. Car
rington i'll Reference to Him
self Is Untrue.
ANNUAL INSPECTION HELD
Knights Templar Entertain
Visiting Official-Other
Petersburg News.
Times Dispatch Bureau.
lo9 North Sycamore Street.

petersburg, Va, October 3.
Councilman F. G. Stratton, of this
,ity. member of the Penitentiary
Board, to-day positively denied Dr.
carrington's statement in reference to
an alleged conversation between him
and DR.. Caring ton. and declares It to
lie untrue. He says that lie did not
make the statement, that he had talked
The matter over with Governor Mann
anu that DR.. Carrington's intimation
that the Petersburg Savings and Insur-
ance Company is dominated by the
Manns. that he (SIr. Stratton) waa
in any way Influenced In his vote fol
Or. Herbert Mann for pcni.cntiary sur
gcon, is false. Mr.. Stratton promises
fuller statement.
Annual Inspection.
The annual inspection of Appomattox
commandcry. No. g. knights Templar.
Was held in tho Masonic Temple on
rsbD Street tonight. Very Eminent
sSir Henry Marshall Boykin, of Rich
mond. was the inspection officer. Mr.
Soykin arrived In the city this after
noon al O'Clock, and was met at the
station by officers and members of the
,ominandery and escorted to his head
quarters at the Stratford Hotel "a
wss subsequently driven out TO the
oattlehcids. in company with Captain
General Wallace -. Blanks and Record
a. John H. Townes.
~ o'clock tonight the commandery
officers ana members. in the full dress
OF a tempiar on foot. marched TO the
STAFFORD Hotel and escorted the in
spccting officer TO their asylum. where
nc was received with due honors and
The inspection was held. Following the
ceremonies Of the evening. a banquet
was served. and speaking and fcstiv-
tiles were enjoyed until late hour.
Death of Former PetersburEer.
Information has been received of the
death at the home OF his sister. in Sid
uey. Cape Breton. Nova Scotia. OF Ed
ward c. Davis. formerly and tor twenty
years a citizen or Petersburg. Mr. Da-
Wis WAS a skilled tailor, and always
commanded high wages. Everybody in
Petersburg knew him, and he had a
host of friends here. Mr.. Davis had
served in both the United states Army
and Navy and was a pensioner.
state Convention of Daughters.
The State convention OF the Virginia
division. United Daughters of the Con-
federacy. is In session at Roanoke
The following are the delegates from
Petersburg: Mrs r. r Meade. Mrs. ".
y Hite. Mrs. J. j. helms. Misses Annis
Mann and May Dewberry.
General News Notes.
Big fox hunts are of weekly occur
renee III Dinwiddie and Prince George
Counties, where fine packs of hounds
arc owned. 1t is seldom that less than
Two or three foxes are caught
Al big public baptizing at Poplar
Grove Church. in Dinwiddie. on Sunday,
some twenty or twenty-five colored
candidates were immersed. The cere-
mony was witnessed by large crowd.
Samuel Duran. who lives on the APP
pomattos River. in Prince George
county. while on his way TO Rosewood
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-04
Ba1gYsS~=@,5
SSGE5Vqp1gQ

Every woman 8 heart responds to
the charm and sweetness of baby S
voice, because nature intended her for
motherhood. But even the loving
nature of mother shrinks from the
ordeal because such a time is regard
ed as period of suffering and danger.
Women who use Mothers Friend are
saved much discomfort and suffering,
and their systems, being thoroughly
prepared by this great remedy, are
in healthy condition to meet the
time with the least possible suffering
and danger. Mothers Friend is
recommended only for the relies and
comfort of expectaut mothers; it is in
no sense remedy for various ills,
but its many years of success, and
the thousands of endorsements re-
ceived from women who have used it
are guarantee Of the benefit to be
derived from its use. This remedy
does not accomplish wonders but sim
ply assists nature to perfect its work.
Mothers Friend allays nausea, pre-
i lie So s2 s55" ed I'd :; Mothers,
ssqssise sss,ts to cseHE1riefAd
motherhood Mothers Friend is sold
at drug stores Write for our free
BOOK Tor expectant mothers.
BRADEELD REGULATOR CO.. Ads1ta. Ga
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-04
BoY,sLI FEE CRUSHED OUT.
Falls Under Heavy Truck Driven b,
His Father.

FaIIs Under HcnVy Truck Driven by
His Father.
New York, october 3.-"Stop. you've
killed your boy!' WAS the cry which
to- day informed Percy Greeley. a truck
driver. that he had crushed his three
year-oid son to death. Greeley rushed
back, and. picking up his sons body
wept over 1t until patti Gilman arrived
and took him to the nearest police
station. He was released
Greeley was employed by a black.
smithing firm and was starting out witt
load OF Iron, when a hoop which his
son was rolling along the sidewalk
dropped into the street The boy
reached between the wheels for it and
was knocked down. his head being
crushed by the rear wheel. The father
drove on unaware of the accident until
stopped by shout from a witness OF
the tragedy.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-04
Letter to
DR.. Kilner & Co.
Bling hsmton, n. Y.
Prove What Swamp.Root Will Do For You

Send to DR.. Kilmer G. Co., Bingham
ton. y. Y. for sample bottle Il will
convince any one. You will also re-
ceive booklet of valuable informa
tion. telling all about the kidneys and
bladder. When writing. be sure and
mention the Richmond Daily Times
Dispatch. Regular nifty cent and one
stores.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-02-04
.The Cow and the Moon."

Chas. A. sellon's new musical ex-
t1TThe Cow and the
Moon which 4 Is to appear at the:
Academy Of Music on Wednesday is
said to have 45 separate and dis.
1inct characters besides. the IS
chorus groups and numbers THIS
surely demands action and rapidity
of which there Is claimed to be plell-
Sy., Earth beings AND lmnortals from
the Moon ming!s together, causing
ali sorts OF mystery, masses OF spleG-
dor elegance, riots of colors, and
fun; interspersed with all sorts Of
strange. tinkling, teasing, tuneful
music. Chas. A. sellon heads the
cast as that Of h Happy" conslnu-
alton OF the character he made IA
NOUS in 'The Cat and the Fiddle"
which ID. said to be a companion
piece. Hans and Mike VIII also be
seen as his chief fun assistants, and
the beautiful Genii, played by Miss
Florence Willis from last seasons
cast, will aid him in his Wishes for
the joys Of life. u, s..z;.fi ...5;SS
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-02-04
Black Patti Company.

The Black Patti Company in a
"Trip to Africa" which comes to the
Academy OF Music next Tuesday,
Feb. 7, for one performance is one
of the largest and Oldest negro COM
panies on the road today, being in
it's fifteenth successful season. The
principals are conceded to be the
pick of the colored performers of
the country and together with the
chorus give a pleasing performance.
The book and music of "a Trip to
Africa is the work Of Jolly John
T.arkins, principal comedian with the
Black Patti company, and Is said to
contain abundant material TO amuse
and entertain. The champion,
y. Y, papers in speaking Of the per-
formance given at the Stone Opera
House by the Rlack Patti Company
said that A Trip to .Africa' as Pre-
sented at that popular playhouse was
the equal Of and superior to many
musical shows given by entirely
white artists. II you enjoy good mu-
sic, good comedy and al elaborate
stage setting, don't miss seeing "a
Trip to Africa" when it comes to the
local playhouse.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-02-04
- u 1-leL. > 80 Nd ~ :
Death Of Prof. Berg.

: III I =
3 Prof. s&kuton Berg died at his resi-
dence in this city on Thursday morn
Ing, after a very short illness. He
was talsen sick Tuesday night with
acute indigestion and passed away IS
above stated Thursday morning.
Frof:. Perg was a native Of Sweden,
but hrs lived in this country since
1855. He had been a resident of
this city since 1875, and was we'll
known and highly respected by all
cur peorle. At the time Of his death
he was seyenty-four years Of age,
but was quite active. He was a fine
musician, and taught. music for a
nuTher, Of years. He is survived by
his wife. Mrs. Fannie Berg. who has
the deep, heartfelt sympathy Of all
in her sad bereaveme ent.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-02-04
What's Your Color?

" The girl who believes in good luck
charms or likes to think that she
does will want to know about her
particular astral color.
1t is supposed to be both becoming
and charmed with good fortune fol
the wearer, but, however that may
be, here ore the colors for each
month: -.
The girl who was born in January
should wear green.
The February girl may choose all
shades of pink.
Purple is for the March girl. She
will feel the most comfortable and
cheerful with purple things about
her, s ,5s... 80. H..
The April daughter can wear red,
and especially rose red.
The special color for May is blue.
The girl born in this month should
choose jewelry. and clothes Of light
tints of blue. This girl is supposed
to be sensitive.
Bronze green is for the June girl,
which is apt 10 make her little mel
ancholy. Fs:tt.s - Is: i...
Light red is the color for July and
deep blue Tor the girl born in Aug
ust. 4.
Yellow is for the girl born in Sep
tember.
If you were born in October you
will take the greatest comfort in
wearing brown, while If November
is your month you may choose a
light gray Instead of the gay holi-
day colors the girl who is born in
December should choose mauve. 1t
will bring her luck and love and
other good things. =
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-02-04
Unknown to Himself.

y A dispatch from Camden says a
negro was arrested on Mr.. Elliott
De Loache's plantation recently who
save his name as John Wilson. He
was arrested as a suspect by Sheriff
Irantham and Chief of Police Halle.
The neero aas shackle marks around
his ankles and appears to be very
ignorant. He said that he did not
known where he was from or how
lie got where he was found. He Is a
ginger cake negro, about 20 years,
five feet eleven and weighs $50
pounds. 1t is thought that he es-
capped from a chain gang from one
Of the nearby counties.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-02-04
Painfully Injured.

Mr.. A. L. Dukes, the well-known
grocery merchant, was quite serious
ly hurt last Monday night, while at
tempting to leave his home hurriedly
during an alarm Of fire. Mr. Dukes
fell while descending the stairs and
sustained several broken ribs. The
injury is vely painful, but Mr.. Dukes
is now dolug very we'll, and it Is
hoped will be up in reasonable
time.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-02-04
Good Roads Help.

The prosperity of our country de-
pends SO largely on the prosperity of
our farmers. that everything posi-
BILE should be done to render life IN
the rural districts as agreeable and
rs profitable as possible, and nothing
could conduce more to the comfort
and happiness of our people than the
improvements Of roads. Therefore,
every dollar spent for good roads rs
money we'll invested.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-02-04
Gone to Rest.

" = : =
The Spartanburg Herald says:
MRS. Martha 'Chappell Pauling died
at the Good Samaritan Hospital
morning after several
weeks illness. She was seyenty-six
.ears old and the widow OF Mr.. e.
T.. Pauling. For many years she was
- devout member Of the Baptist
church. Three children survive:
Miss Mary Pauling, Mrs: M. L.. Bell
and Mrs. !. Newton Bell. In 1856
She married Edmund r. Pauling,
who preceded her to the spirit land
many years ago. Mrs. Faulling re-
moved from this county to Spartan
burg some years ago. ,s
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-02-04
LOCAL NEWS Items ].
F1OKED UP ALL OVER TOWN BY
OUR REPORTERS.
What Is Happening Here and There.
s Local Items of Personal Interest to
Our Readers.

| =. :. 4. 20
1t is abo-it time we were catching
up on rain We are several inches
short and we need it. So let her
drizzle.
The Times and Democrat Office has
Just finished a law brief Of hum
dred pages for an out-of-town law
ser. Give us a trial.
Our friends at North and Spring
field and all along between, must
look out for the engine when they
bear the whistle blow. Z
Some ladies seem to think that
folks go to the motion picture shows
10 look al their bonnets. But we
know for fact that they do not.
At the residence of Rev. d. D.
Dantzler, Tie officiating minister
Feb. 1, 1911, Mr.. John Davis and
Miss Lila Ayers were united in mat
rimony.
Mr.. John Craven and Miss Jessie
Sbirer were married on last Monday
evening, jan. 80, at the residence
Of Rev. D. D. Dantzler, the officiat-
ing minister.
Springfield, North and Orangeburg
will soon De linked with the iron
rail. Speed the day when this most
desirable thing is an accomplished
fact, say we. :,
Rev. S. A. Weber, D. D., many
years ago pastor of St. Paul Meth
odist church, was in the. city on
Thursday. Ills many friends here
were glad 10 see him.
Farm Journal says a good way to
help, the undertaken is to drink three
beers a day anal consume package
o:S tobacco Z. week. We do not pro-
rose to try it, but believe Farm Jour
nal is right.
With a last type setting machine,
like the linotype, it does not take
TT'he Times and Democrat Office long
ITO turn out law brief. If you ever
set in a hurry with one give us :"
chance at it. =
The ladies OF the Orangeburg Bap-
tist church will serve, dinner at the
Young Americans Hall next Nor
,!ay, Feb. 9th. A splendid dinner
Tor Csc with oysters extra. Don't
miss this treat.
Rev. S. N. Donner will lecture at
North Providence school at S, o'clock,
on the 10th instant. Immediately
after the lecture, the play "Ntgger
Night School, will follow. All are
invited to attend both the lecture and
the play.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-02-04
Fertilizer Plants at Work.

Farmers can buy their fertilizers
right at home now, and save a great
oeal both in the character Of the
goods ard the freight they would
have to pay. at other places. Both
the fertilizer plants in this city are
now in opera tion, and farmers should
place their orders at once for what
goods they may need. Farmers who
are interested are cordially invited
tc, visit either of the plants in this
city, and see how thoroughly the
uixing of fertilizers is done.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-02-04
Winding I'm Affairs.

J. F. J. Caldwell, of Newberry, has
been commissioned by Governor
Please as special judge to hold Court
ci Common Pleas for Richland coun-
ty which commences on February
8, to take the place Of r. E. Copes,
Judge-elect from Orangeburg. Mr..
Copes has not yet been commissioned
as Judge. He has some very impor-
tant business to wind up in connec-
tion with the Office Of the Judge OF
Probate in Orangeburg. He asked a
few weeks time in which to qualify.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-02-04
WORK u 8 BEGUN
DIRT BROKEN ON THE ROAD
s[sS FROM HERE TO N NOF,TH. 4.
It WaIs Pc Extended on From North
4 to Springfield ii the Near Future,
Larger Force Later. sSss

IS Larger Force Later. tsS :st:ss.
The first work in actual construc-
tion OF the Orange geburg railroad was
u begun Thursday when q gang OF ia. la !:
sborers were placed .atsFWork at the
Csangeburg;; terminal OF the line. On
s. Monday another force OF laborers
VIII be placed at; Bull Swamp cross
3 ing and additional forces will be
rlaced along the line until the de-
sired force TO carry on the work
ithad. J. ii
.i5$5 I The line iss to be built from Or
I. angeburg y to, North, distance Of
G about i s miles, with the view of ex-
! tension in the near future to Spring
Held. 1t, is expected that the railroad
viii be ready. for operation some
% time next stall. :.5 Il ;5.{
Under the charter Of; the Orange
burg railroad it has the right to
B B construct Its lines from: Orangeburg
Into Charleston, Columbia and @Au--
$.5gusta, which will Ultimately be the
s5Ioutel of tha railroad. -
The 3: territory of Orangeburg
County. through which this railroad
4 iss being constructed, is a very. rich
I and prosper GUS section and one that
! mas no direct railroad connection
with the county seat. The road will
4; be Il OF great benefit to the city Of
4 Crangeburg and the city, has voted
y 100000 In bonds to aid in its con.
s1ructioa. =. 5.yg;s.,ss 5 $50
The passenger service over: the
line will ber hauled in, gas-electric
cars, while locomotive engines will
re. used to handle the freight trafe.
!, Irafc arrangements have been per-
tfected with the seaboard Air Line
railroad. With the completion sof
the Orang geburg railroad, Orange
4 burg will have the three great COM
letting railroads of South Carolina,
4 the Atlantic Coast Line, the South
5%e1n and Seaboard, running into her
borders. ~ Z ..2: .ij .s;
1T is expected that the steamboat
line. to be placed upon the Edisto?
river, plying between Crangeburg
tand Charleston, will be of gEeat
power in the matter of securing very.
Jew freigb rates. William C.. Wolfe
one OF Qrangeburg's most public
j spirited business men, is promoting
the Orangeburg railroad and serves;
&asYlts president. M 7s