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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-04-02
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The log cabin Democrat., 1912-09-25
DOUBT POWER TO
 REVOKE FRANCHISE
COUNCIL DIFFERS ACTION
ON TELEPHONE RESOLUTION CITY FATHERS HOLD A
 BUSY SESSION.

ilesltating to adopt q resolution re- Voking the franchise of the South western Telephone Company for an exchange in this city on account of a doubt as the legality of such action, the city council last night postponed vote on the resolution and appoint ed committee to confer with off clals of the company in an effort to secure thelr agreement to the substi- tuition of q new franchise in which maximum rates for service would be stipulated. The members present were unanimous in expressing a fay orable attitude toward the resolution. which was introduced by A derman f. l.. McGullooh, but q majority of them Were inclined to favor setthnp the controversy by agreement if DOS sible, rather than through the courts. The committee appointed consists of Aldermen Donnell, McCulloch and Robbins.
 The resolution, forecast of which was published in Mondays daily, re- cites that the Southwestern company has failed, according to it's own ad- missions, to provide a suitable and proper telephone service, in compli- ance with the terms of it's franchise. and also that it is "an unlawful trust and not entitled to do business in the state of Arkansas. Under the reso- luton the company is directed to re- move its poles, wires and other prop erty from the streets within 60 days, and Tn event of their failure to do so, the marshal IS instructed to cut down and remove all such poles immediate ly after the expiration of the 60 days.
 The session of the council was an unusually busy one. The first resolu tlon presented and adopted was one levying the usual five mill municipal tax, which was ordered certified to the county levying court.
 The second annual report of the waterworks improvement board was read and referred to the finance com mittee. A summary of the report ap- pears elsewhere in this paper.
 The monthly report of Supei,in- tendent F. V. Leverett of the light plant was read and referred The re- port shows collections for current, power, meter rentals and street sprinklinP water amounting to 1 purposes amounting to S836 94, of which Sl29.40 was paid out for i'm provcmentS and extensions
 The marshals report showed col lectiona during the month amounting to $204.00.
 Representing the City Beautiful Association Mesdames G. II. Burr and J, Haydon appeared before the council and requested the 'appropria- ton of $100 to be used in lighting the courthouse grounds. The light plant committee assured the ladies the lights would be installed early next spring and be paid for out of the light plants receipts.
 w. M. llarrell X Co. presented a petition for the erection of a sheet iron shed adjoining their barn on North street. The petition was re- ferred to the street and alley commit tee with power. to act, and the com mittee granted the request
The log cabin Democrat., 1912-09-25
WATERWORkS BOARD
 FILES ANNUAL REPORT
SECOND ANNUAL STATEMENT IS RENDERED CITY COUN-
 GIL BY BOARD.

The board of improvement of Wat erworks Improvement District of Conway submitted it's second annual report to the city council at it's meet ing last night. The receipts of the board for the year ending September l, according to the report, were as follows: Interest on daily balance of proceeds of sale of bonds, on de- posit with Southern Trust Go. of Lit tie Rock, $474.93; assessments for 1912 collected by J. s. Johnson, $S,- 74998; interest on daily balance of tax money, on deposit in Faulkner County Bank and Bank of Conway, $l59.45.
 The total taxes for the present year amounted to $9,001 AS, out of which $20 was paid for making tax book, $l78.97 for collectors commission and $52.50 returned as delinquent.
 The disbursements of the distfict for the year for expenses total $2,- OCT .S9, of which $l 200 was paid to Dickinson X Watkins as engineering fees and charged to Joseph McCoppin as penalty. An itemized list of the amounts paid out is contained in the report.
 The disbursements for the liquida- ton of bonds and interest coupons to- tailed $S,542. Of this amount $4 600 was paid out on December 20, 1911, to retire bonds Nos. to 10, inclusive, $2,040 to cover interest coupons on the entire issue On June II, 1912, semi annual interest on the entire is- sue of bonds amounting to $l ,902 was paid.
 The report is signed by the mem bers of the board, Jo Frauenthal, G w. A. Wilson and B L. Harton.
The log cabin Democrat., 1912-09-25
THRONC HEARS COL.
 ROOSEYFLT'S ADDRESS
OVER 2,000 DELEGATES AT TENDING WATERWAYS CON
 VENTION AT LITTLE ROCK.

Little Rock, Sept. 25.-The feature of the second days session of the Deep Waterways convention, today. was easily the address of Theodore Roosevelt in the forenoon, on his plan for the improvement of the Mississip- pi river, By far the largest crowd of the convention was present, taxing the auditorium to it's utmost. He was introduced by John M. Parker of New Orleans
 This afternoon there will be sev- eral noted speakers, including Sena- tor Robert l.. Owen of Oklahoma, and Nathaniel Butler of the University of Chicago. The convention will close Thursday with an address by former Governor Joseph Folk of Missouri, anad barbecue at Forrest park.
 There are nearly 2,000 delegates present from Is states, those repre- scented being Wisconsin, Illinois, Mis- souri, Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklaho- ma, Texas, Tennessee, Mississippi, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, New York, Colorado and Nebraska.
The log cabin Democrat., 1912-09-25
CHANCERY COURT GIVES IA D)VORCES DOCKET BEING CLEARED LARGE NUMBER OF CASES DIS- POSED OF BY CHANCELLOR
 J. G. WALLACE.

Fourteen decrees of divorce were entered in the two halliday sessions of the Faulkner chancery court yes- terday afternoon and this morning Chancellor J G. Wallace also clear ed the docket of a large number of other cases. The proceedings up to noon Wednesday follow: Clty of Conway vs. G. E. and NJ A. Hilliard; decree establishing lien for $3.52 debt and $4.71 penalty. $. G. Smith vs. Melia Sims; pass ed pending settlement.
 Ophelia Voss vs. Andrew Voss; continued
 G. R. Strickland ct aal vs. NJ, Strickland, Jr., ct al; report of sale filed, confirmed and deed acknowledge ed.
 Waterworks District vs. A. J. Loveless; report of sale confirmed.
 Callie Payne vs. Will Payne; plain tiff's complaint dismissed; decree on complaint for divorce and custo dy of three children.
 Julius Jacquet vs. Carter and Sil- vey Fort; continued
 Conrad Bunker vs. John Cunning ham ct al; decree for plaintiff for S63S. .I6 and sale of lands ordered
 Sarah E.. Cross vs. Will c. Godsev: report of sale filed and confirmed.
 Jo Frauenthal vs Ferdie NJ. Frank lin; decree for partition and order of sale.
 s. C. Williams vs. Katie Will Hams; divorce granted
 Victor Cash vs. Walter Cash. di vorce granted.
 A. J. Nesbitt vs. Salie Washing ton; Judgment for $667 .5S and order of sale of lands.
 Nancy Locke vs. R. A. Locke; di- vorce granted.
 Il. B. Ingram, eX-parte; decree confirming and quieting title to cer- tain lands.
 l.. B Dawson vs. Belle Dawson; decree for divorce and custody of child
 Annie Jones vs. Milas Jones; di, vorce granted.
 Pearl (Hogan) Smith vs. Rena Hogan ct al; decree foreclosing mort gage.
 Virginia F. Goodloe vs. Wm. E. Goodloe; divorce granted
 Allen Sowell vs. Allie Sowell; di- vorce granted.
 Albert Harrell vs. Mollie Harrell; divorce granted.
 Daisy Williams vs Marvin Wil- liams; divorce granted.
 F. A Langston vs. Della Lang ston; divorce granted.
 J, L. Salter vs. Naith Salter; de cree ordering sale of lands.
 James May vs. Leila May: divorce granted.
 J. B. Timer vs, Mary Timer; di- vorce granted.
 Annie Hodge vs. Will Hodge; di- vorce granted
 !. IT, Harkrider vs. w. c. Hark- rider ct al, J. F. Green, ex-parte; de- cree restoring lost deed.
The log cabin Democrat., 1912-09-25
MRS. J. D. COLLIER
 NEW S.I.A. PRESIDENT

Mrsr. J, D. Collier was elected president of the Conway School Im- provement Association at a meeting yesterday afternoon, succeeding Mrs. G. H. Burr, who declined to accept another reelection. Mrs. Frank F. . Robins was elected press correspond ent, position recently cerated by the association. It was decided at the meeting to have the annual tag day. on Monday, October z, and a commit tee was appointed to take charge of this affair.
The log cabin Democrat., 1912-09-25
COTTON COMING N
 AT LIVELY RATE

The past week has been an unusu- ally lively one in cotton receipts for the time of year, and it is estimated that nearly 1,500 bales have already been brought to Conway. The ship ments up to last night total 791 bales Cotton is selling at II 3-4 cents here today.
The log cabin Democrat., 1912-09-25
BRASHEARS-CASH.

W. J. Brashears of Davis, Okla, and Mrs. Victoria Cash of Holland were married fin the office of County Clerk J. H. Bailey this morning, County Judge J A. Lea pronouncing the ceremony.
The log cabin Democrat., 1912-09-25
BUREAU PREDICTS
 FROST TONIGHT

The first frost of the season is pre- dicted for tonight in the forecast is sued by the weather bureau this morning. The forecast follows:
 Tonight, fair, colder, with frost 1; Thursday, fair.
The log cabin Democrat., 1912-09-25

S. R. Ethridge left this morning for a two days trip in Perry county in the interest of the Faulkner county far.
The log cabin Democrat., 1912-09-25
MARRIAGE LICENSE.

W. J. Brashears, 3S, Davis, Okla, and Victoria Cash, 2S, Holland.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-06-27
Wali-StnInback.

Especial 10 The Times D!sDatch.1
Weldon. y. c. June o6--The Metho-
d. Episcopal Church here was tho
scene OF brilliant social event to-
night at o'clock. the occasion being
the wedding OF Hiram Petty Wall. of
South Hill. Va. and Miss Maize Bur
nett Stainback. daughter of ~ L. Stain
back The ceremony was performed by
Rev. j. y. Harnaday. pastor OF tho
church.
The handsome church was lastly
decorated. and more than 100 candles
burned about the chancel. giving a soft
listit amid their surroundings of white.
green and pink Mrs. w T. Shaw
played the wedding marches. Mrs.
Raleigh T. Daniel. formerly Miss Vera
Pearl Snead.f OF Fork Union. Va, a
bride OF few days. sang with nno
expression II Promise Thee" just as
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-06-27

'ne bride entered with ler father who
gave her away Mr.. Wall entered the
cnurch with his brother. Herman Wall,
Oh south Hin, Va. who was best man
Ihc attendants We're as follows:
seven little ribbon girls-Misses Vir-
I -, N9'a; Mary Ellen Travis. Ida v.
hayward, Virginia Statnback, Virginia
ven julia Turner and Florence Allen:
mower Gir!s-little Misses Ella Bound
ana Louise Hayward. Then came a
aaihty little tot bearing the ring. Miss
i-iza beth Fuller Green The danes OF
honor were Mrs. W. E. Crutchhcld, or
greensboro, and Mrs John Hermann
Wall, of South Hill. Va. Miss Lille
ainback. sister OF the BRIDE was
maid of honor. The bridesmaids and
sroomsmen We're s follows: Miss Kato
iaiusha. of Diuwidiie. Va. with John
Vail Allen. of South H!ll. Va. Miss Jane
wall. of South Hin, Va. with a. B.
Stainback of Washington city: Miss
Mary Binford Sledse. of Weldon, with
idchard Thornton, of South Hill; Miss
Lena Ridley. of CORTLAND, Va. with
Archer Smith. of South Carolina; Miss
Nat Ridley of Courtland. Va, with
Craig Cornwall. OF Richmond: Miss
faniine Hethorn OF Blackstone. Va.
with William T. Shaw, Jr.: Miss Annie
Musgrove. with David White. of Rich
mond' Miss Ruth Barrow. of Black
stone. with Paul Smith. of Chappels,
: c. Ushers-James Walker. OF Rich
mona, Wilbur Maury. of CORTLAND, Va;
DR.. Davis. of South Hill. Va: III ".
Bounds. OF Weldon
The brides flowers were Bride rosea
and maidenhair ferns, while the brides
maids each carried a bunch Of carna-
lions The wedding was followed by a
brilliant reception at the brides home.
Mr. and Mrs. Wall left tonight at tho
conclusion OF the reception over the
seahoard Air Limo for Asheville. where
they will spend two weeks, and Wilt
be at homo to their friends at South
Hill. Va. after July 10.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-06-27
Xnrden-EaYtH.
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Especial TO Inc Timee-DLspatch.1
Red Hill. Va. June 26-A very pref
~ wedding was solemnized this morn
Ing at Moreland Baptist Church, when
H. X. Warden. of Cleveland, o., led
to the altar Miss Elya Faris. of Red
Hill The bride wore n travelling SUIT
Of tan whipcord and carried ascension
lilies. Miss Julia FarIs. tho maid OF
honor, and Miss Eloise Erwin. of Nor
canton y. c., bridesmaid, wore
white marquisette. trimmed in hand
wrought lace. and carried shower bo-
auets of daisies. The bride entered
with her brother John Faris. of Red
Hill, and was met at the altar by the
groom and his best man, Z. Bernice
Bowden, of the University OF Virginia.
Miss HALEY Townley presided at tho
organ. During the ceremony Mrs
John Wheeler, OF Elmington, sang
For Love You Truly"
:, The ushers were Will Carpenter. N.
NJ Page, Harry Sutherland and Sam
Durrett
The church was very beautifully
decorated with ferns and daisies
Mr.. and Mrs. Walden left I'm ed a te-
~ after the ceremony for a trip to
Northern points OF interest
Among the out-ot-town guests were
MISS Eloise Erwin, Morganton. N c.:
Mrs. f. r. Milford. Burlington n. J.:
Miss y. NJ. Hiden. Greenvl1le. S. C.;
Mrs. y. C. Ray. Ashland, and Miss
clyde Parr, Amherst
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-06-27
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Especial 10 The Times Dispatch
charlottesville Va. juno 26.--Henry
Kemp Walden, of Cleveland. Ohio. and
Miss Eliza Faris, daughter of the late
j. y. Faris, of Red Hill. this county.
were married at 10 o'clock this morning
at the Mooreland Baptist Church. the
Rev. II. F. Lamb officiating The bride
was given away by her brother. John
y. Faris. f. B. Bowden. of this city.
was best man, and Miss Julia Fnris Sis
ter of the bride, maid OF honor Miss
Elose Erwin. of Morgantown. \. C..
was the only bridesmaid. The ushers
were Harry Sutherland. Nicholas Page,
VIII Carpenter and Samuel Durrett.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walden came to this city
Immediately after the ceremony and
took the Chesapeake and Ohio train for
norfolk. where they boarded a steamer
for New York. They will! visit Niagara
and other points before returning 10
Cleveland.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-06-27
Petition From More Than 500
Qualified Voters Is With
out Effect.
MAcLIN WINS BY TWO VOTES
Narrow Escape From Serious
Accidcnt-Other News OF
Petersburg.
Times-Dispatch Bureau.
. Bollingbrook Street.
Telephone 1855.

Petersburg. Va, June IS.
The Board of Aldermen and Common
Council, in Joint session last night. be-
sides electing Thomas b Nacl!n as
police commissioner and Mortimer Will
hams as fire commissioner. also elected
four members OF the City School Board
to fill vacancies occurring July !.
These were: First District, Rev. Cha rles
II. Stribling: Second District. DIR. j. ID.
Osborne: Third District. Thomas B.
Ivey: Fourth District, p. w. Smith The
only matter in which the public was
specially interested was that OF the
election IF police commissioner to
succeed Captain William y. Bond. the
incumbent. who was a candidate for
reelection. and q large number OF cit
liens gathered in the Council chamber
10 watch the result. Every member
of the Board of Aldermen was pres
cnt. as were twenty-five of the twenty
four Councilman.
Captain Bond was nominated by
Councilman William r. Mckinney, and
the nomination was seconded by Alder
man William z. Moore. both making
highly complimentary speeches. Mr.
Mckinney presented petitions signed
by between 500 and 500 qualified voters
Of the city. business and professional
men and others. asking for the re-elec-
ton Of Captain Bond. They had NJ.
effect. Mr.. Maclin was nominated By
Councilman T. G. Stratton. and the nom
nation was seconded by Alderman p s
Pugh. Seven Aldermen and eleven
Counc!lmcn-eightec for Mr..
Maclin. and five Aldermen and eleven
Councilmen-sixtcen for Cap
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-06-27
Social and
Personal

Among the Interesting functions ar
ranged for next month by members
of the younger society set are several
camping parties in the mountains and
1T the seashorc. Virginia Beach will
be quite prominent resort for the
next several weeks. and any number
of charming motor parties have been
'anged for the Fourth" and the
several days following. Miss Lucy
Gwathmey. of this city. and Miss Laura
Powell Tucker. of col Alto" are
members of delightful camping
party near Lexington this week
Miss Eta Taliafcrro. of Baltimore.
who spent some time In Richmond
last season visiting Miss Katherine
iiaGan on East Franklin Street. will
entertain several Richmond girls at n
camping party in the mountains OF
Maryland some time next month Miss
Taliaferro's guests Will include Miss
liaSan, Miss Scott. Calvin Satterheld.
OF Germantown. Pa: Joseph Dalton
and Miss Margaret Dalton. Of Win
eton-Salcm. y. c: c. e Moore. of
Clarke county. and number of
others.
~ Country PInce.
MIR o1d Mrs. Thomas Nelson Page
tre spending some time at their coun-
80 : 'SNdte. OdRIdnu, III hanover
county. Mr.. and Mrs. Page have re-
GENTLY returned from an extended trip
20 = rope and also spent some time
at Alsicrs in Africa. They VIII go
Sorth later on In the summer.
Wedding ~ Orange.
y I<etty wedding took place in
orange last night at O'Clock in the
Presbyterian Church. when Miss Lucy
lionshaw Sanford. daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Walker w. Sanford. became
the bride of Barton Kelley Lilliston,
son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Lllliston
u Accomac. The ceremony was per-
formed by the Rev s. o. Coke In the
presence OF large company Of rela-
ives and friends. Decorations were
IN palms and white flowers, and Miss
Pauline Mcintosh presided at the or
gan.
nc brides gown was of white satin
'rope meteor in HonitOn lace and en-
oroid"rcd in pearls and her veil Of IL
fusion was arranged with a wreath Of
organe blossoms. she carried a shower
bouquet Of !iiics OF the valley an!
entered tbs church with her father.
who also CAV her away Miss Ellie
sanford was her sisters maid Of
honor She was gowned In pale green
crepe meteor trimmed in lace and
pioa'ines OF ch!mpn and carried a
bouquet Of Bride roses. The groom
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-06-27
TELEPHONE COMPANY
SELLS ITS FRANCHISE
Transfer VIII Take Place July
Negroes Arrested ON Scrl-
GUS Charge,

lSpeclai TO The Times DlSpatct.l
fredericksburg, Va. June 26.-The
mock Telephone Company. at a meeting
here. accepted the proposition from the
ridewater Telephone Company to buy
out its lines and franchise. The trans
fer will take place July l.
Henry Warden. chairman OF the Re-
publican party of FredeIicksbure. has
issued a call for a mass meeting OF
tho Republicans of the city to be held
a the courthouse next Tuesday night
Mt o'clock to accept the resignation
OF the city chairman. 1t Is rumored
that MIR Warden will head an effort
10 establish third party in Fred
erick sburg.
The City Council last night elected
James II. Rawlings ana George Free
man as member of the City School
l'oard for a term Of two years each
Judge Il. II. l.. Chichester. OF the
Circuit Court OF Spotsylvania county
in tho case of the State OF Virginia
and Spotsvlvania county VS.. the estate
Of the late Absolm Mccihee to recover
back taxes on the estate, has render
Cd a decision. the result of which will
he the recovery of $4,000 in back
taxes for the county ana state.
Chief ]. H. Robinson. of the police
force of this city. received message
stating that three negroes had board
et: II southbound freight train In Alex
andria and had taken possession of the
train and threatened the crew. officer
Robinson with Offices Hall and Stone
went to the station hero to await the
arrival of the train. Each officer was
armed. and when the train pulled In
each took negro. As soon as the
negroes saw tho officers they Jumped
f; ON the train and ran and the Offices
fred on them not aiming to kill, and
after considerable chase each one
surrendered. They were locked up In
Jail and will be tried when the cvi-
dcncc is secured. 1t is thought IL Will
&c hard with them.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-06-27
VIII Meet Mt Norfolk.

Especial to The Times Dispatch
Norfolk, Va. June 26.-The ninth
annual convention OF the Virginia
Rural Letter Carriers Association W..
be held in Norfolk July 4. and 6.
The meeting will be called to order
the evening of tho 18th at $40 O'Clock.
Among the prominent speakers who
Will attend are Hon. p. " DeGraw,
Gourth assistant postmaster-ge general;
w. ID. Brown, editor r. f. D. News:
Edgar Allan. postmaster at Richmond;
Stlth Boiling, postmaster at Peters,
burg: Hon. p. st. j. Wilson. State
Highway Commissioner. and several
Norfolk speakers
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-06-27
A QUARTER CENTURY

Before the public. Over five million
samples given away each year. The
samples proves the genuine merit Of
Aliens Foot-Ease. the antlseptic DOW
der TO be shaken into the shoes Tor
Corns. Bunlons. Aching, Swollen, Moist.
Tender Feet. Sold everywhere, csc
Sample FREE. Address a. S. oIM-
STED. Leroy. n. Y
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General Ncm. Notes.

-4rs. Laura P. Rowland. of Prince
George county. who was stricken with
paralysis some days ago while visit =
ing the home OF Mrs. w. r. Rowland
In Sussex county. Is still confined to
her bed, showing but little improve
ment.
Herbert. the I'VE year old son of MIR.
and Mrs. IL. &. Belcher. of Prince
george county. recently fell from n
tree and broke leg in two places
Manager Busch. of the Petersburg
Club. is temporarily out of the games
by instruction OF his physician. He
has signed up Murphy. late of the
Portsmouth team, to take his plcea
Tor a few days.