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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-19
OLD SUITS DROPPED
Chancery Cases Thirty Years Old Dismissed
by Judge Scott.

u.
Four ancient chancery causes. having TO
do with the recclvership Of the old Rich
mond and Allegheny Railroad Company and
The various issues OF bonds OF It's predeccs-
sor, the James River and Kanawha Canal
Company. were stricken from the docket ~
the city Circuit Court yesterday undeS The
five year law. motion having been made
by The parties within that period. The
ca cs were styled:
Joseph Bryan and others against the
Richmond and Allegheny Railroad Company
and diners
G.. W Mitchell & Company and Others
against the Richmond and Allegheny CONF
pany and others
james NJ. spillcr and oth,ts asai,i.. ;hc
Jsmes River s"6 Kanawha Company and
others.
William a. Haddon and others against
the James River and Kanawha Company.
Clark Mcdonald and others against the
Chesapeake and ohio Railroad Company,
and the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Com
pany. successor
some % the suite have been pending for
moro than thirty ytars and have to do
With the properties which have long since
passed unde: reorganization into the hands
Of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Com
pary.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-19
GAS BILL IS HELD
AGAINST OWNER
City Wins Contention That It
May Withhold Supply Until
It Is Settled.

Even when the owner OF q building
had no knowledge of q bill for gas
contracted by sublessce, the city may
refuse to furnish gas to future lessee
until the bill against the property 50
paid. according to the Supreme Court
of Appeals. which yesterday refused
10 allow an appeal I'm the case OF Peter
VI. Mayo against Joseph NJ. Shelton.
Gas Inspector of Richmond. Mr.. Mayo
had applied to the Chancery Court for !,
mandamns to compel tho turning on OF
the gas. but It was refused and nc APP
peaicd without result.
Tho petitioner sets forth that he is
the owner of the property at Ill East
Main Street. In 1905 he leased II. to Dds
& Co. Il concern composed of l. H.
Shepherd and others. This firm rclet
the building to y. L. Bruce. who con
Quoted Il restaurant. Bruce. IL appears,
contracted gas bill OF sS5.s7. which
remains unpaid. All this was unknown
to Mr.. Mayo until in 1910. when he
leased the property to other parties.
who asked that the gas be turned on,
which the city refused to do in face
OF the unpaid hill.
Asking for the writ OF tnandamus.
he set forth that tho cha rtcr .,f tho city
could not make him responsible for the
bill. because the city as gas FUR
nisler stood in the Same position is
private concern operating public
service utility. Otherwise. he said. in or
der TO rent his property. he must pay !,
debt which tho city could not other
wise enforce, and has apparently made
no effort to collect from Bruce. The
city. therefore. he argued. Was relying
upon the authority Of an act not au-
thorized by its charter. TO insure itself
against the negligence Of its own Off :
Gals by working hardship on the
real estate owner
In his reply. shelton said the petit
toner had redress against the les
secs. who had apparently rclct tho
property without the written consent
OF the owner. He also quotes proYis-
ions OF The city ordinances
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-19
DAYLIGHT HOLD-UP
Mrs. Stcinbrcch Robbed of $40 While
Quietly Driving Through Street.

Following the hod-ups reported on satur-
day night ana sunday, TWO more, ono Of
which was committed in the open day. we're
reported to the police Yesterday.
Mrs. L.. StcInbrcch, Of the Mechanics willie
TURNPIKE was robbed az pocketbook. con-
timing SO near the Richmond Branch OF
TIA" American Locomotive Company AZ she
WAS Oh her way home yesterday morning.
y small itSht-coi0rcd negro Jumped INFO her
nuggy ana suutchsd the purse before she
knew what hc WAS about. lie pursued
10Y short distance on Hospital street by
several white men, but MANAGED to cludc
them.
Mrs I. II johnson. Of rS,. Yves, clay
street WAS surprised by Il big negro as she
Vas ON her way down to th- kitchen. lie
struck n"r twicr In making hts escape ana
Hhe ~! unconscious 10 the iloor. Police re-
serves soon arrived, nat fpui.d no cine other
, nan suitcase filled with stolen plumber.
rms nesg" had ransickcd tic house bu,
was unable t" carry on his booty.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-19
BOARD POSTPONED
Joint Session To-aIorrow Night to Elect Fire
Commissioner.

Joint Session To-Mor.ow Night to Fleet Fire
Commissioner.
Because OF important meetings OF the
Council Committees on Finance and Ordi-
nance, Charter and Reform, called for to-
night, the meeting o! the Board of Alder
mcnt has been postponed until tomorrow
night Preceding the meeting of the Board
OF Aldermen there Will be Joint session
OF tho two branches OF the City Council for
election OF member OF the Board OF Fire
Commissioners from Washington Ward to
succeed George f. Gary. whose death oc-
CURED few weeks ago. The ward dele
cation j. reported to be divided. and the
names u three candidates Will be presented
They aye Walter ID. franklin auditor of
the Merchants National Bank: John H.
Walker, rales manager of the Standard OH
company. and II. l.. Toney, proprietor OF a
moving picture theatre.
lioth Tile committees on Finance and Or
d!nanc". Charter and Reform have impor-
innt papers pending for consideration to-
night. II wIli be the duty Of the Ordina nee
Ionmittc" to take up tie encouragement Of.
precinct lnns in accordance with the new
plan Of redistrIctinS the city.
The Finance Committee will have up the
ordinance increasing the pay OF the women
teachers o: the elementary grades.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-19
RUSH AT P0sT-OFFICE
Holiday Mnil Which Pourx In IL Adj
mirnbiy Handled.

The Christmas rush q; nc poSt- onirc
began in earnest yesterday. Despite
the fact that II Was not expected until
to-day or Tomorrow, all depart mcnts
were ready to handle tho great amount
Of outgoing mail matter.
The demands upon tho registry divi-
sion wc:e grentcr than upon any other
department, but there was not the
slightest congestion. With additional
clerks and carriers, the situation was
admirably handled.
Postmaster Edgar Allan. Jr.. held Il
conference yesterday afternoon with
the suparlntcndcnts of all departments.
and every detail In connection with
speedily handling the incoming and
outgoing mails during the holidays
was arranged for. Unless there Is
some unforeseen obstacle. there Will
be no trouble in giving efficient service
TO the public.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-19
Charters Issued.

: crutchneld Dry Cleaning and Dye Works
CInc) LynchburS, Va. e. H. Crutchheid.
president; Leon Goodman. cc-prcsdent; I.
J. Powell. secretary and trcasuror-nli OF
Lynchburg. Va. Capital: Maximum. $i0eoo;
minimum. $500 object Cleaning and
dycing business.
Roanoke Cigar company Gnc.). Roanoke.
VA. H. p. Jackson. president; 4. Bear.
vice-prcsidcnt: j. y. Jackson, secretary ana
trcasurer-all of Roanoke, Va. Capital:
Maximum. $500: minimum, Si,coo. Object:
Cigar business
Phillips Patteson Company f1nc), Rich
mond. 4. L. Phillips, president: Henry II.
Pollard. vice-presidcnt; W. p. ratteson.
secretary and trcasurcr-nll of Richmond.
Capital: Maximum $4,000; minimum. si5,-
t0n OBJECT; Brokerage and commission
business
Iynchburg Abattoir Company Cnc.), Mad
ison Heights. Va. Il. Blankinship. .presi-
dent: II. d. Martin, ice-presldcnt; W. r.
Miller secretary and trcasurer-all of
Lynchburg va. Capital: Maximum, s25ooO;
minimum. s6,ete. Object: Conduct II
slaughter house.
Amendment was issued to the charter OF
the Interstate system and index Company
Unc.), Rosslyn. Va, increasing its cap
nal from $1,000 to si6.ooe.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-19
PLANS FOR EXHIBIT
Directors Soon 10 Select HusIncxs Mnn.
nscr md ArrnnEc DctniIs.


Directors of the Manufacturers EN-
hIbit Will hold their first meeting since
the enterprise was chartered in the
Chamber of Commerce Thursday night.
Under the charter the government OF
the corporation is vested in a board
OF directors which is expected to choose
"A business manager to take direct
charge of tho work. While no state
mcnt was made as to the nature OF
the business that will come up be-
fore the board Thursday, il Is expected
that the question of the selection OF
n business manager and the liking of
his salary will he among the matters
that will be discussed.
The question Of IA site for the build :
ing which Is TO be the headquarters
nf the corporation. placed in the
hands of special committee some
weeks ago, will be taken up and re-
ports on the matter heard. The meet
in~ will he presided over by +. w.
Brown. president of the exhibit Julien
ii. Hill is secretary and treasurer
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-19
HAS HUSBAND ARRESTED
''""rsr Hope Charged with Interfering With
! riiH stefan attending His Wife.

''""Fs" Hope was arrested last night on a
'shtEe "' Interfering with Dr. CVowgey. Gt
'ht Guy ambulance corps, who was attend
'"S iloPts wife al Tie time. II was stated
~ We ritSi station that Mrs. Hope was
't'f'H "-iil y"TNusinns and aha, while Dl.
/ 'i'"sey "as attending hei tho husband at
! 'einlir1 90 intcGf"r" Iiope was taken into
custody 10y ""lIc"maa Lear
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-19
Judgment by Consent.

In the caIc o! Hugh Dickinson against j.
Henry Miller IncI. Judgment was entered
by consent YESTERDAY in the sum OF si;n
Dickinson, scvcntccn-ycar- hoy, was
employed on tlto ncw government post -Uff!c
building, and suffered severe fall. lie al
legged that his employer did not provide a
sufficiently safe scanoiding on which he
could work.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-19
Saves Ills Mother

Aroused hy smoke filling his room. Joseph
Purv!s. OF 1911 Venabie Street. awokc yes
teIday morning to ind the house anrc, He
made Immediate search for his mother
whom he found In danger OF sunocation
and carried her out to place Of safety.
Then he ran to the First Police Station and
gave the alarm. The fire was eStingu!shed
within half an hour. The main DANA &c
was TO the furniture. n
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-19
.,.sanltrd with I,o,,,.

Naltei i.hssitsr col6Tcd, va. a-rcs,.-
%"si"rhay On q charge @: carrying con.
'oaisd weapon S'"'
stewart smiths coiorcd. Was a,.ro,,.
. charge OF fclnn!"us'yn assauitiue sar,h
Drapcr Win Il bottle y"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-19
Alvey Drums Iii mi,

The suit o. Edward Alvov. doing ha.r., :
as Aircy Bro,her-. against Tic cit, at I,Icj.
r,oad. ard the sui, % Joseph Il ,id.rsa1
aCain.t J. -cnit Parrish v.rc Iis.fs..i
from the docket 81 the OTIS circuit ,.n,.,,
Yesterday on motion % attorneys .cr ~.
Eianiihs
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-19
Mnrringc IIcen.e..

Naii!.I, l!csnscs were Issued Yesterday
Ia tlu tiGs,ings Court 20 Hcr,holi Richter
and lana Ref: Robert r Ni.thc!! and Liin
Adelaide newton: John William smith and
Willie Iiadcn aud TO oliv"r Mcgs kcplcr
anal ! zzje Wilson wpodson,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-19
Re,,aJr po.p,tt

repair permit vas Issued yesterday in
the Office OF the Building Inspector to e.
saunders. Jr. TO repair q brick garage
in rear OF cot West Franklin street. 10 cost
s2la.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-19
Suhicrt 10 Demurrer.

In the case OF w. |. Johnson again inst the
Virginia Railway and Power Company. tried
yesie:day In the Law and Equity Court, a
verdict was returned By the Jury In the
suir: of S3to. subject to the opinion of tho
court on demurrer entered by the defend
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-19

Henry j. Johnson. . carpenter. yesterday
nicd n petition IN voluntary bankruptcy Ia
tho office of the clerk OF the United States
District Court. His liabilities amoLnt to
s?,s2l.s0, while he claims no assets.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-19

,,Uasneni by 'ogsen, was entered In ,ns
.tS 'Heui; noGr, yesterday In The ca.e ~
'IaEe!'Gs NJ. Williams ,adm,n,stra,rix o:
invn FOR $50. 's''cI
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-19
Admitted To i.,ni,n1.

The wiii'"t j"nu Mccrehnm yas tdu..ri.,l
10 probate YESTERDAY IL The C'h4seeiy Coult
The estate is valued at 5000
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-19
NInrr Owls AIiuh.

asNei". additional mcmb,rs wer. r..e,y.,
"lth' M" the w"nan's order Of ow,,
"'''Nhg he!d ~ Murphys Hotel
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-19

Il was decided that IN the main hall,
opposite the entrance. a Confederat 70
hnttlcflaE shall be worked into the wall
itself. as near the natural colors az
possible. and all of marble. Around tho
frieze in the entrance hall will he
placed the shields Of the thirteen Con-
fcderatc States
Holbrook argus., 1911-03-07
Broth for the Children.

A most delicious food for children lust beginning to eat and for invalids Buy pound of the best round steak remove every particle of fat and put through the food chopper Put the chopped steak into two quart glass preserving jar, and add tablespoon ful Of tapioca. Fill the jar with cold water, put on the cover and see the jar into pan of cold water Be sure that the pan holds water enough to cover two-thirds of the jar, and as it boils away renew it. Now put the pan containing the jar into the oven and cook for six hours. At the end of that time remove the jar and strain the contents through a fine sieve. This makes most delicious and nour- lshing broth. A cupful of this with few crackers or toasted bread makes a fine dinner for a child or 8 sick person.
Holbrook argus., 1911-03-07
CEMETERY PIPE
 LINE FUND

On the 4th of May, 1910, the Ladies of the Maccabees gave the1r second annual ball for the purpose of starting q fund to lay a pipe line to the Winslow Gene tery to improve and make the resting place of the dead credit to Winslow. We have asked aid from all whom we thought ln- terested, but only MT. Gus Han sen, then of the Electric, re- sponded, he giving half of the proceeds of one evenings picture show, that sum being returned to Mir. Hansen. After having this matter before the public this length of time without any en couragement to proceed with 1t and bring 1t to completion, at their last regular review 1t was brought to a vote, and carried, that the l.. o. T. M. would re turn the fund to their Hive fund, and at any time this matter Is brought up again, the Ladies of the Maccabees will gladly give their aid.
 NELLIE H. EASTMAN,
 Chairman of Committee.
Holbrook argus., 1911-03-07
Baseball News.

Manager J. E. Campbell has been very busy the past two weeks looking into the merits ot various baseball players who have written desiring a chance to play ball with the Winslow club this season. The interest taken by the other clubs of the league and the fact that the playing season will shortly com mence is arousing much enthusi- asm among the fans and they wish to see Campbell get to gether a team that will be well up toward the top and fighting all the time for first place. At present it is not possible to give out anything definite regarding the lineup of the team, but as soon as the team is in some sem blance of formation Manager Campbell promises to come forth with the names and show the patrons of the game hereabouts that he has not been idle.
Holbrook argus., 1911-03-07
Farina Bread,

Make porridge of Farina as for breakfast. Amount when done one quart. When nearly cooked add two large handfuls of rolled oats. After a few minutes pour into mixer. Add two tablespoons of salt and teaspoon of lard and one cup molasses. Stir and cool lukewarm, then add dissolved yeast cake. Then thicken with white -four and proceed exactly as with the white bread. Think I bake it about one and three-fourths hours. I make large loaves, so if you make them smaller a shorter time will do I like this bread because the crust is al ways tender and the bread is good for nearly a week
Holbrook argus., 1911-03-07
To whiten YeIIowed Linen.

A woman whose household goods had been packed away for several years found upon unpacking them that the doilies and centerpieces that were embroidered in colors had turned yellow. She was at a loss to know how to whiten them, since any thing of sufficient strength for bleach ing would fade the color of the em- broidery. On the advice of a friend she put the articles to soak in butter milk for two or three days, then laun- dered them in the usual way, to find them nicely bleached. Soak them in an earthen bowl, never in a tin yes sel, lest they rust.
Holbrook argus., 1911-03-07
FIRE DESTROYS
 CHRISTAL HOME

Shortly after ' o'clock Friday morning fire broke out in the residence of J Stuart Christal, the house and contents being total loss The fire was proba bly, caused by detective fue and was first discovered by neighbors residing in the vicinity A bucket brigade was formed and very effective work done in the way of saving adjoining property until the arrival of both com panies of the volunteer fire de- partment By hard work the adjoining houses were saved, but Christals lost everything they had in the way of furnishings, the house being practically burned to the ground What little is left standing will have to be torn down before the work of rebuilding can be commenced The loss on house and contents will amount to about $1, 500 and was partly covered by in surance-
Holbrook argus., 1911-03-07

panying cut. The apparatus consists of two porcelain cups about three inches high, with rubber egg holder in the top of each, as illustrated One of the cups has metallic pivoted striker, actuated by a coil spring In operating an egg is placed in one cup, as shown, then pressing the two cups firmly together the striker is let go with quick snap, which will cut the egg shell and permit the loose con. tents of the shell to be emptied into an egg cup or glass. The remainder of the shell contents can be removed with spoon. The empty shells may be loosened from the holders with a spoon. By using this device 1t Is only necessary to touch the egg when plac- ing it in the sheller, and even that may be avoided by putting it in with a spoon.
Holbrook argus., 1911-03-07

who believe the co operative plan of action is productive of best results.
 Easing my expectations on a long familiarity with the oil fields of that locality, with the oil industry itself and the ad- vantages of our organization and the location of our proper ties, with producing oil wells on every side and nearby, l feel as sured that our prospects of strik- ing oil m the near future are ex- tremely bright"
 This oil field is newly discover ed, and stocks that were selling for two bits few years ago, can not be had at this time for less than $3S in some of these sur rounding properties
 At the recent annual meeting of the Dos Banderas Company, held at Tampico, Mir. A Lyons was elected director. and it is one of the purposes of the com pany to have the control of the company in it's local stock holders.
Holbrook argus., 1911-03-07
REMOVES ALL THE SHELL
Implement That Will Find Immediate Favor With All Those
 Fond of Eggs.

Many persons decline to have boil ed eggs for breakfast for the reason that they are somewhat of a nuisance o prepare. after they have been brought to the table, and before they can be eaten. A few are content to nave the waiter or servant do this, but he pleasure of dispatching this dainty breakfast morsel is marred by the knowledge that it is almost impossible to open hot boiled egg without the fingers of the opener coming into in innate contact with the contents Of the shell.
 This uncertainty is overcome by the use of the device shown in the accom-
Holbrook argus., 1911-03-07
Fruit PXran1id-

A fruit pyramid is an easily pre- pared dessert and calls only for pre- served fruits, lady fingers and whipped cream. Draw all the superfuous juice from two or three preserved pears, an equal number of peaches and plums, and few spoonfuls of canned cherries and berries, and pile them in a pyramid with a circle of lady fingers and rosettes of whipped cream. Flavor the whipped cream with maraschino.
Holbrook argus., 1911-03-07
Nippy Cheese.

To one cup of grated dry American cheese add one tablespoonful butter, generous dash of cayenne and salt to taste Work to smooth paste and add one teaspoon cream. Put into tiny glasses and keep in cold place until used. This Is a good way to use up bits of dry cheese of any kind, such as Roquefort, Swiss. etc.
Holbrook argus., 1911-03-07
George Washington Party

Mrs. Sam Folsom entertained the Friday Club afternoon of Feb. 24th with d George Wash ington party. The rooms were gorgeous with flags. Luncheon sets were flags while the place cards were small white hatchets tied with red, white and blue ribbous. Three questions con corning "The Father of Our Country" were asked, which Mrs. Lancaster and Miss Helen Gibson answered correctly and the former won in a cut for prize, which was an elaboratelv em- broidered handkerchief. Others present were Mesdames Luce, Geary, Reed, Walcott, Asbury, Gillard, Powell and Haslett.
Holbrook argus., 1911-03-07
STOCKHOLDERS MEET
Winslowites in Fair Way to
 Become Oil Barons.

NOHpdHy was ilSIu Ill IIlSIOW Thursday afternoon, the follow ing members being present or represented: w. G. Kelly, w. P. Geary, E. A. Sawyer, J. A. Ly yons, J, E. Campbell, Paul Kelly, Don Chisholm, A. E. Gillard, c. J. Spellmire, $. Vincent, w. w. Perkins and K. N. Sleeves, of Flagstaff.
 The occasion for the meeting was the presence of Charles Mash, of Los Angeles, and w. O. Martin. of Tampico, Mexico, both officers of the company, who. came. here by request of lccal stockholders who desired Information on the latest de- Yelopments on the company's property.
 The report made by MT. Mar tin, who is resident manager of the company at Tampico, was most encouraging, and all pres ent expressed entire satisfaction with the prospects of developing a gusher in the near future.
 A very substantial part of the stock, said to aggregate 5000 shares, is held by Winslow and Flagstaff investors, all of whom, after fastening to Mir. Martins presentation of conditions, ex- pressed their intention of materi ally increasing their holdings.
 When interviewed after the meeting MT. Martin explained the purpose of his visit was to enable stockholders to secure at first hand and from one thor oughly familiar with the situa- tioh, cornplete information re- specting the operations of the company. Every stockholder." he said, lis entitled to full infor- nation pertaining to the disposi- ton ot his invested funds, and 1t is the intention of the Dos Ban deras Company's officers to keep their stockholders fully informed on all the operations of the com pany, SO that each one will feel the confidence and security that comes from an intelligent under ssanding of conditions and a Knowledge that the conpany's affairs are being wisely admin istered."
 Asked to furnish a few facts concerning the company for the beneht of the Winslow public, who would be pleased with the prospect of having an array of oil magnates in their midst. Mir. Martin continued: 1.-The property held by the Dos Banderas Con- pany comprises 5000 acres in the heart of the greatest proven oil territory in Mexico, and appar- ently in the world, and adjacent to several noted producing wells. It is situated on the Panuco river within six miles of Tampico, Mexico. city of 3O,OOO people, and the largest port on the east coast of Mexico. With such easy access to the Gulf, the cost of transporting our product to market would be minimized, the advantage of our location mak- ing us wholly independent of railroads.
 'The company has a splendid up-to-date rig installed, includ- ing engine, boiler, rig irons and a steam barge for the convey ance of freight.
 "We also have the necessary houses built at the works and a per 500 feet long connecting the works with tbe shipping polnt on the river and directly to the high seas.
 "The development work by our company is already far advanced and it IS our intention to prose cute it to the fullest extent and secure results at the earliest DOS