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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-03

!, convert their public obligations into
private contracts. Reading from the
deed from the Chesapeake and Ohio &c
tho William r. Trigg Company. nc
showed that IN addition to the publ,
duty. it was required that water be
supplied to the dock
Saving that he represented s. IL
Halves e Co.. as we'll as tho Cham
Der OF Commerce. Judge George +,
Christian Endorsed the motion for that
firm. lie contcndcd that existing con
tracts could not lie carried out IL the
dock were closed.
Element InsnficIcnt
Explaining tho contracts. NIr. Tay-
Tor said the Chesapeake and Ohio had
not been satisfied with the protection
Of the public easement. for that could
be removed by tho Legislature al any
time and. therefore. preserved the
duties in private control. He argued
that courts must simply maintain con-
tracts; they cannot pass upon the rca-
sonableness or unreasonableness or
them.
I1ppa IIunton. replying for the bond
holders committee. argued that the
dock does not affect freight rates at
sll-that il is the river which docs
that, This proposition, he said, was
demonstrated By the action OF the Ches-
npeakc and Ohio in opposing the clos
ing Of the dock. There was no at
tempt made here. he said Ia evadc the
contract rights. If any such exist The
courts and not tho Legislature pass
on contract matters. aud in this case
the commission was sitting as a lcgis-
latyo body He, therefore, asked that
The melton be overrulcd. ana that the
dofl. be closed subject TO til. arrange
mHnt or contract,ial rights in the
courts OF the Commonwealth.
Snys No Appeal.
commissioner Rhea asked about the
appcal and Mr.. Hunton thought there
Vas no appeal in this instance. spc
cisl power for one purpose having been
delegated 10 the commission by tho
LEGISLATURE.
Riehard Evelyn Byrd, speaking next.
emphasized the same argument lie
called attention TO the fact that the
act under which the proceedings are
held recognizes private contracts
which are protected by the Consti-
tuition and laws of tho state
Inasmuch, said Judge crump in REL
sponse. a 5 he .'nmiabie. discreet far
seeing Mr. bradley" had succeeded in
defeating the power TO the commits
sion. this was an effort 10 get at the
Notation Of contracts by Withdrawing
the dock from public use. Repeating
remark made by Commissioner
Prcntis the preceding day. that this
IS not matter OF LAW, but is one OF
public policy. Judge Crump asked ir
such course would be public policy
Mr.. Taylor, in closing tho argument
Tor his dismissal! motion, said that
there could nc an appeal from the com
mission, III his Judgment
This ended TWO hours OF able legal
Ctpdtc from some of he states fare.
most lawyers The commission retired
Tor short conference
Decided to Proceed
Cpnn It's return Chairman Pren,is
snnounced that the body regarded the
Point raised as vitality important-pcr
maps decisive of the case. lie Was not
prepared TO say that the commission
had decided it. hut 4 ma iority OF the
body had determined that the hearing
should proceed. roserving a decision A
" John [. Freeman. whose examination
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-03
OBITUARY
Mrs. NJ. HurrisOn.


Mrs. Mabel Harrison, widow OF NJ
Harrison. died Yesterday at her resi-
dence 1910 East Main Street. She was
in the seventy sixth year OF her age.
The funeral Will take place to-day
from the residence at 1880 a. NJ.
Mrs: George Burnett sublett.
OF George Burnett sublett. died yester-
day at her residence In Highland Park
Tho funeral VIII take place this af-
ternoon ant 8 o'clock.
Funeral OF DIR. Harrison.
Especial to The Times Dispatchl
Lexington, Va, February 2.-Thc re-
mains Of DR.. James a. Harrison. who
died Tuesday at his home In Charlottes-
Vile, reached Lexington last night, and
the funeral was held this morning from
r. Z. Lee Memorial Episcopal Church.
conducted by Rev W. Cosby Bell, the
rector. The interment was made in
Lexington Cemetery, beside the grave
bearers were members Of the Washing
ton and Lee and Virginia Military In
stitute faculties. For a number of
years DR.. Harrison was q professor at
Washington and Lee
Martin r. Crawford.
Especial to The Times. Dispatch
Winston Salem. N. c.. February a.
Martin r. Crawford, prominent farmer
OF Randolph county. died suddenly this
morning. aged siNty-two. He fell out
Of his chair in front Of the fireplace
and expired without uttering a word
Heart disease was the cause OF death
PrestOn II. HurkhoIdcr.
Especial to The Times Dispatch
stanton. Va, February 2.-Preston
T. Burkholder. one Of Augusta oounty's
best-knoWn and successful farmers.
died at his home near Baskerville yes
terday,s in his eightieth year. He is
survived by five children, ono Of whom
lis DR., ~. j. Burkholder. OF stanton
DR.. James Kerr.
Especial to The Times DispHtch.l
Warrenton. Va. February DIR.
James Kerr, Of ANTRIM Warrcnton.
and for many years one Of the most
noted surgeons Of Washington, died
here o-day. Or. Kerr was In the
siNty-third year Of his age, and had
been in III health for the past two
or three years. when he retired from
his practice in Washington.
He was native of County Antrim
Ireland. IIe married Miss Rel, OF
Washington also Of Irish descent. He
Is survived by his wife. a sistor, Mise
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-03
Mrs. Nellie II. COuhcru.
Spac!a to The Times l5Iepntcf,
DEATHS

Ess, Mai Ma,n stre asr r fassssass
February z. 1911, a. 6:25 \. ~ MRS.
Harrison. IN her seventy sixth year.
Funeral from the residence TO-
DAY GFr!day). 1880 O'Clock a. Al
LAWsoN--Died at his home. sos ST.
James Street "Wednesday morning.
$50 o'clock. February /. 1911, MIR.
ISAAC Lawson, one OF Richmonds
Zion Baptist church Friday, Feb
ruary 3, 81 . o'clock Friends are
invited His devoted wife,
MRS. ISAAC LAWSON.
PITTS Died, Thursday. February ..
her erandfa,her John +. Carter. Ils-
THEIR VIRGINIA PITTS aged I'VE
years and eight months.
"Safe In the arms OF Jesus"
third Avenue, Highland Park. Wed.
nesday, February !. at COS P. Al.
MRS, VIRGINIA HALsEY sUBLETF,
Sublett.
Funeral from the residence FRI
DAY. February 9. at P. NJ.
noke Va. on Thursday afternoon.
February 2, at 4 o'clock. ELIZA
BETH BESERLEf, eldcst daughter
Of Elizabeth Beverley and j. Coles
Terry, Of Bent Mountain. Va.
WALLA CE-Entered into rest Feb
ruary J. 1911. MARGARET WAL
LACE, for many years the faithful
servant and friend Of the family OF
Mrs. c. ". VIM.
Her funeral will take place on
SUNDAY, February 3. at / o'clock
a. NJ, from the Sixth Mt Zion Bap-
list Church.
Wednesday. February
l. 1911. 6:35 P NJ, ROBERT z. l..
WILDER. we'll known barber.
Funeral from residence. SIS ST.
Johns Street, THIS (Friday) AT
f TERNOON at 2 o'clock.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-03
AGED NAN ATTEMPTS SUICIDE.
Prevented From Being Successful b,
Arrival of Police.
Especial o The Timcs-Dispatch.1

ISPccIdI 10 The TlmcS- DfSpatCh.J
Denvillc Va. February u. T.. Mar
KEEL an agei white man, attempted sui
eide here yesterday afternoon at his
home on the Northside, but was pre-
vented from being successful by the
arrival Of the police. Markell, 1t is al
legged, who was in an intoxicated con-
dition, was abusing his family which
nccessitated their seeking police aid.
When the officer reached the house
Slarkel met him at the door, and as lie
did 20 pulled out q pocket-knife and
s!ashcd his throat and was only pre-
vented from repeating the act when
the knife was taken from him by tbs
officer. He will recover.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-03
DEsPEnADo ARRESTED
WITHOUT BLOODsHED
I Snnnial a. .rha rinnns-pisnatn1,1

Especial to The Times Dispatoh.l
Woodstock, Va, February 2.-Jnmes
NJ. DnWson, Of ait.- jackson, who bar-
rIcnded himself In his house aud de-
tied the officers, after attempting to
murder his wife, waB arrested last
night. Ills brother, Charles Dawson,
went to the house md talked to Daw-
son. While thia was being done, others
got in the houHc and took the gun
away. lie wns then arrested by Deputy
sheriff Stincr, ami brought to this
place and lodged in iaiI.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-03
DIR. NNnrrcn ArrI..cA ucre

The Fey. Louis Bacon Warren. II. D..
me new pastor of the Second Baptist
church. arrived in the city Yesterday
from Kentucky. and will preach his
nrst sermon on sunday morning at II
o'clock. 4 recognition meeting will
noon at $3.50 o'clock
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-03

Atlanta may boast more population Than
nIShinond, but this city has II all over the
Geors!a metropolis in the matter o! imports
f'gures given out yesterday at the office OF
Ioiiector OF Customs Arnold show tina, for
tN.a5 from importers Atlanta received only
sol, 63Q.25 from this source M =
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-03
Orange Case Continued.

The case OF John Orange. colored charged
win entering the home OF Philip coleman,
an hSeu negro In Henrco county. rokbinE
y ana Niciously asshulting tho old man was
coatihutd for one month yesterday h.. Mag
istiate j. J, Purycar. The negro was re-
surety -
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-03

Streets las, night while he was waiting for
Il street car 10 pass He was badly bruised
on, not seriously hurt. Occupants OF tn.
machine offered to take him home though
ne refused Mr.. Reinhardt remarked how
ever that II he had a bomb he would throw
II under the car. which would make the
chauffeur more careful in The future No
| compiatnt OF the accident, was lodged with
| the. police. m --.- "
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-03

Division No =. of Ancient Order Of Hiber-
mans. VIII entertain Division No and the
anSlliarles OF both divisions at a reception
and dance at Sacred Heart Hall next Mon
day night. There will be music and refresh
ments
Division No. viii NEE, In Lee Camp Hail
next Wednesday evening at S o'clock
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-03
BARRIERS to Elect Oricer.

. ioNrncymcn BARRIERS OF this city will ,ner,
Hunday afternoon at $3.50 o'clock in Sparks.s
iiaiI, az East Broad street Officers for tho
S ,,,.i VIII be elected and other impor,an,
BUSINESS transacted All journeymen har-
bers are urged to be present.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-03
Mrs. Mildred j. fInye..
Especial 10 rho Times-Disnatcl

/ ISVtclHI % INC lin eS -DiSnltCN. I|"-II
charlottesville. Va. February q
Mrs. Mildred j. Hayes died at 1870
o'clock this morning Attic home OF her
niece. 3igs. Dora Hunt, on Belmont
street. after a long illness. Her hus-
band Thomas J. Hayes. preceded her
10 the grave twenty-one years aSo.
The funeral viii take place at $3.50
o'clock Tomorrow afternoon from the
First Baptist Church. tile service 10
be conductcd by Rev Furman H. Mar.
m II
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-03
fable Piano 20.
213 East Broad Street.

May Kerr, and his children, Mrs. c. NJ.
Harris. OF Warrenton: DR.. Harry X arr
and Chester Kerr, of Washington, and
Lyon Kerr. of Warrenton. The inter-
meht VIII take place on Saturday, con-
u9c.ed ~ Rev. f. S. Kinks and Rev.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-03

was at a time connected with crossing
Il rivcr-not a dock
What is your opinion, asked Judge
Christian, "as to the filing up Of the
dock?"
Il know that the representative peo-
pie" he replied. ARE apparently OPP
posed to it. but personally have an
other reason. There has always been
hope in my mind that another con
Germ. a successor to the Trigg Com
rany. would establish some grcut in
dustry on this site. and titus help in
the upbuilding OF Richmond"
Senator 1'olkcS said in conclusion tina
he believed it would be step back.
ward for the dock 10 be filed. lie
thought 1t would be foolish 10 ask Con.
Gress to improve the ilarbor. when the
city had destroyed part Of it.
Another Member Talks.
Y G. w. Throckmorton, member or the
House from Henrico. was called. He
was chairman Of the House Committee
on Roads, which reported the bill He
said his impressions were that either
Mr. Bradley or Mr. Toney talked with
him about IT, ana he had the idea that
some public easement was to be re-
lieved from private property. so as
10 develop II. The property was per-
haps In Manchester. SO far as his mem
Dry went. Al least, he had the i'm
preston that the public would not SUI
fer. He never thought Of the Richmond
dock. and, had lie known it was in
volved, would have consulted the Rich
mond delegations
The last witness of the day was r. a.
Dunlop, for twenty years secretary OF
the Chamber of Commerce. lie believed
the dock to be distinct advantage to
the city. l. is destined to be the most
important part OF the haTbor, he
thought if the maritime trade grows as
it should. In his opinion ii should be
enlarged, IS contemplated by the cham
Der, not only b.. larger locks. but By
deepening the channel.
The Chamber Meeting.
Mr. Dunlop was questioned regarding
the meeting when the resolutions were
adopted opposing the abandonment OF
the dock. He said it was meeting OF
the board of directors, body which
has full power between the regular
meetings Of the chamber the James
River Improvement committee. the out
ward trade committee the inland trade
committee, the Mayor. the City Attor-
ney and the business men abutting OH
tho dock. He thought from twenty
five to thirtyfve were present.
II. ". Rountree was the only mem-
Der he has heard favor the closing OF
the dock, and has lately changed his
opinion
MI Dunlop agreed with Mr. Hunton
on cross-eXamination, that the compe-
tition between the dock and the
wharves would be the difference be.
tween wharfage and drayage. He said
the business of the dock was very in ;
considerable portion OF the commerce
Of the city He thought # the dock
were closed the city would have no
standing before the Rivers and Har-
boris Committee in Congress.
This concluded his examination. and
adjournment was taken to this morn
ing.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-03
Hurry Hcvener.
Especial to The Tin1es-Disnatch

Especial to The Times -Dispatch.J
Monterey. Va. February o.---Harry
ieTencr died yesterday morning at tho
honi.e Of his aunt Mrs N K. Fisher,
IN Monterey AIr. Hcvencr was 4
younS man OF eighteen years. son or
Mr.. and Mrs George ". Hevcncr late
y OF LccsburS Ills mother and father
survive him. as do also one brother. Ed
win Hovcner. OF Monterey and a Sis
ter. Miss Emma lIevencr. a pupi, Of
the Lewishurg Female Seminary.
lnterment was az Monterey Come
terry
Mrs. Nellie II. Cowhcrd
tSpacia TO The Times Dispatch.l
Palmyra. Va, February 2.-Mrs Nell
lie Richardson Cowhcrd, widow of
Captain Thomas Edward Cowherd died
at her home near Palmyra, on Wedncs-
day. after a lingering illness She
leaves four children. two girls and TWO
boys. and two stepsons, Charlie ana
Nathan Cowherd 5344
Clifford Womnck.
tSpecial o The Times Dispatch
Eureka Mills. February 2-Ciiffora
Womack died this morning at 1 o'clock
at his home in Prince Edward county
The inicrment will be at Rriery
Church. OF which he was n member FOR
number of years, at Il o'clock to-
norrow mornin Mr.. Womack had
been III for several years. He Is stir-
vived By wife and four children
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-03

knocked Down ny Car No. 555.
Automobile No. 5ba knocked down a man
named Neinhardt at Bsivi6crc and Main
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-03

FILES CURED IN o TO Ii DAYS
our druggist Will refund money n p,zr
IMMINENT falls to cure Itching Riin5
o!eedinG or Protruding piles IN s-l4 dnys. 5oc
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-03
MIR. Curtis 'rcstlaes.

Congfe3s. he boIieVed. would be un-
fayorably affected BY the closing or
the dock, as il gets its reports from
engineers on the ground. lie told OF q
lumber company whose business has
been saved through use of the river.
Here adjournment was taken. Cap
tain Curtis resuming the stand at the
afternoon session.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-03
How Bin WAS Passed.

He said the wharf would not fur-
nish sufficient berth facilities. without
which II was difficult to get appropria-
lions Then Judge Christian began
his questioning on the passage OF the
bill through the Legislature
Are you a member of the II oiise or
delegates of Virginia from Kich-
mond?' he asked.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-15
Davenport MUST Have A Giant Intellect,
 Is Whit0n'S Taunt
Central Labor
 Union Condemns
 Anglo Alliance Resolution Adopted Last Night Endorses Clerks Plea For
 Half Holidays

At very largely attended meeting of the Bridgeport Central Labor Un- ion last night, after considerable dis cussion, a resolution condemning the proposed alliance between Great Bri- tain and the United States was adopt ed
 The action is in line with similar moves on the part of labor unions throughout the country. President Samuel Gompers of the American Federation recently was scheduled to give a talk In favor of this treaty but when he found the sentiment of his men. he called it off.
 The local union heartily endorsed the request of the Retail Clerks as- sociation for Friday half holiday during the summer months. A com mittee was appointed to take up this matter with the business men and try to make arrangements for Friday af- ternoon closing.
 By a referendum vote, the clerks re- gently registered a majority of 179 in favor of Friday afternoon closing. showing the sentiment of the clerks upon the subject.
 They have obtained the signatures of 52 local firms which are willing to close Friday afternoons. The clerks declare that Bridgeport is the only city of any consequence in the entire East that does not give a weekly half holi day in the hot summer months.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-15
Senate Stands
 Pat on Minority
 Utilities Bill
Effort to Take Railroad Mems Communication Off
 Table Is Blocked Today
(Fron o,,,. sneci.,I Corres.) }

(FrOm Our SpecI1l COTTSS.)
 Hartford, June 15-Byr a vote of 15 to 10 the Senate today refused to take from the table the petition of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen which favored the adoptionA of the ma jority Public Utilities bill ot the Judi city committee.
 Senator Spellacy moved tltat 1t De taken from the table and tra nsmitted to the House. He made the point that the Senate was violating tlte con- stitution by refusing to transmit to the other branch of the General As sembly this petition.
 Senator Donovan characterized the move as an attempt on the part of tee lobby to confuse the situation in tLe House today during the discussion oS the Public Utilities bill. He accused Senator Spellacy of being actuated by a motive akin to those of the lobby, and launched into a severe arrafgn- ment of certain paid officials of the State and their allies who are now engaged in trying to debauch the Leg islature
 Senator, Judson asked the Senate not to pass the motion of Senator Spellacy, and in the course of his remarks re- ferred to Attorney E. c. Terry as sort of a joke, insofar as he represent ed the real sentiment of the rank and file of the employees of the railroad company.
 Senator Mitchell defended Terry, saying that he is an upright, eonscien- tious young man. Senator Hooker and Senator Halloran agreed that the move was one designed to confuse the sit uation and opposed the motion. The vote was taken with the result tRat the petition remained where it was.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-15
BridgeporIers Seek
 NorWaIk Minister To Wed In May

Four Bridgeporters in an effort to get away from the worries and cares brought about on wedding days, and toA seek quietude, stole off to Norwalh during May and were quietly married Returns ito Town Clerk William Thom- as today show that Edward Stewart, a machinistl with the Armstrong Manu- facturinG tCo., boarding at 1OS Organ street, on May went to Norwalk with his boardI1g mistress, Mrs. Lizzie Walk, widow, and was married by Justice of aNt1e Peace John W. Cur non. On May 21, Rev. Stephen F. Cher nitsky, pastor of St. Ladislaus church of the same city united In marriage Miss Jeannette 10th, daughter of An ton and Mary 10th of this city, and stephen Luscas. 23. son of Stephen and Mary Lucas,
 Marriage licenses issued today by Town Clerk Thomas were: to Harry s. Jones' 9, with ,Fames Fl. 5. Jones Co.,, son of James A. $. and Caroline Jones to wed Rehecca Brittin, 19. daughter of Fred w and Sarah B. Walker Brittin; to Patrick Fellows, 24, teamster of Stratford, to wed Angeline Crosse. %, of Milford; to Leon H. Richmond, 9 clerk of this city, son of James and Sarah Richm Ond. to wed Anna Montaye. a school teacher of Wflkesbarre, Pa; and to Hcnry Vein, p, machinist of Waterbury to mar ry Mary Engels, IS. daughter Of Her man and Rose Engles of this city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-15

ComstDck said: T cam< here on nn- own business. I may 0e chafrrnan ot the Democratic Sta eIfounciI cornn,tf- tee blf l have never used that rost- snd sio5 @ 10 the advanhsse of the 5siirosd am. here on my own business $, Donovan replied You make me U iaugh.' Senator Donovan frnmedfsfs- " repaired to where J. Henry Rors- oack was standing short distance away.
 Addressing Roraback. who is <noun as King of Nle Lobby. Senator Don ovan said. .Yes and it's q nice tf1ins Tor you, a'brother of Judge of inc supreme court, to- be LID in this can 1tal trying to thwart the will of ths people of this, State and fnfIuencfns Legisature',,
 Roraback answered, snappily: 'eYov are daIhn liar" And he walked away, b,f not before Donovan called I'm n9f.'
 Senator Donovan strolIed down inc corDdor and met Attorney David P. Fitzgerald, of New Haven. Stopping him, Donovan said: And you're su- other one of those fellows whoss up here lobbying against the interests of the people and trying to influence votes against what the people What are you doing here anyway" asked Donovan.
 Fitzgerald replied, "I am here on my own private business" FftzzersTd walked away.
 Senator Donovan called after him, That is not so. I know why you are here and I can tell you If yoa want to know"
 In conversation, Senator { Donovan said. referring to ex-Postmasfer Geo. I. Allen, of Middletown. who is nov clerk of the Tuberculosis con1rIittss Tt is an imposition upon the peo5ss of Connecticut to have men E Af- len who is being paidsH. saia-Y oy fbe State to Dc sv8 in = e csp"ai &s matter of fact there Is la, against any State official to lobby and lt van passed during Governor Woodruffs term. These kind of men ought to have some shame about themselves"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-15
PARTIAL ALIBI FOR ACCUSED
 INCENDIARY
Alexander F. Gilmore Was in Jail When Fire in Whitney
 Barn Occurred

Counsel for Alexander Gilmore, the Wakelee street teamster arrested Tuesday night on a charge of arson and suspected of being implicated ir a series of incendiary fires have se- cured from the records at the county Vail what is considered an important record of benefit to the prisoner.
 One of the numerous incendiary fires in the neighborhood of Gilmore's heme was that at the barn of F. A Whitney in May, 1907 Records of the county jail show that Gilmore was sentenced to jail in February and remained there until July of the same year, and that he was locked up when the incendiary fire occurred.
 Gilmore is charged with the speci- fled offepce of having fired a metal show of the J. W. Beach Co last week. He is held under bonds of $2,500 for appearance in the city court next Wednesday morning. Up- able to secure the necessary bail ha is lodged in the county jail.