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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-06-02
0P P OSE FINDING
OF INQUIRY COURT
Captain Johnson Appears Before
Governor in Noting
ham Case.

Argument against approval OF the
findings Of the court of inquiry in
the case of Colonel T. J. Nottingham
Fourth Virginia Infantry. WAS had
yesterday before Governor Mann by
Captain Branch johnson. OF Norfolk.
counsel for Colonel Nottingham The
Governor heard the remarks OF the
attorney with patience. lie reached no
decision In the matter. and will give
1t further consideration.
Captain Johnson. who is command
ing officer of the Norfolk Light Ar
tillery Blues, attacked the legality of
the proceedings OF the court OF in
quiry on several grounds. lie COM
planned that much evidence that was
improper had been accepted By the
court, and that other testimony whic h
was legal had been excluded. Further.
he said that the written findings Of
ness and conference
Charged Improper Language.
The court OF inquiry. which sat In
Norfolk something like six weeks ago,
was charged with the duty of looking
into the causes OF the resignation Of
CAPTAIN w. G, Parker. chaplain OF
the Fourth Virginia. The papers
showed that Chaplain Parker had
sisnihed his desire TO ieave the ser
vice. Upon being pressed for rea-
son by Colonel Nottingham. Captain
Parker said he did rot desire TO serve
with such an officer as the aforesaid
Nottingham, In view OF profane and
ineNcus able language. which he said
was used by the colonel regarding SUI
perior officers and other officers of the
service
The officers who were said TO have
been the subject of Colonel Noting
hams remarks We're Governor Mann.
commander in chief OF the Virginia
Volunteers. General C. c. Vaughan.
commander of the First Brigade: Lieu
tenant-Colonel 10 Lane Stern. assistant
Inspector general; Mayor Allen Potts,
brigade quartermaster. and Captain
George + Baltzell. United States Army
The epithet applied to the Governor
was reported 10 have been the most
offensive. The remarks were report
ed to have been made at the First
Brigade encampment at Culpeper last
year, and at Gettysburg. Pa, two
years ago.
Colonel Nottingham. according to
the papers. partly denied and later
admitted making use of the language
attributed TO him. Much evidence was
taken before the court of inquiry.
such tribunal cannot impose a
sentence of any sort. but had in it's
power only the making OF recommen-
dations. such as court-martial for
the trial of the officer. or his resigna-
ton, or a reprimand.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-06-02
WILL GRADE HOTELS
New system Now In Vogue-IIotel In.
spectOrs Are Organized.


DR.. Roy X. Flanagan. director OF
the bureau OF inspections for the
State Health Department. has put
into effect his new plan OF hotel in
spection reports, previously outlined,
by which all departments of a hotels
titles a hotel to a certificate to do
business. but by attaing greater de-
stability, the certificate will bear
silver or a gold seal. thus adj
vert.s.ng 10 the world the grade Sc
cured.
During tho past week DR. Fiannag gan
assisted in organizing in Washington
what is to be known as the National
Association OF State Hotel Inspectors.
Alexander W. Crozier. State hoMi In
spector OF Minnesota, was electcHpres
ident; DR.. Flanagan, OF Virginia, vice
president, and NJ. ). Kribs. hotel in
spector OF Washington state. secre-
tary and treasurer. The new associa-
ton put itself on record as favorine
"A uniform law for hotel inspection
with especial emphasis on fire protec-
ton. The Virginia law is regarded as
weak in the latter feature. The assoc
citation also favors taking afiidavits
from hotel men as TO their compliance
with tho law. after the inspector has
made his suggestions and demands
and has departed.
a paper on hotel inspection was
read by DIR. Flanagan before the Ma :
tonal Association OF Officials OF Blu
reaus OF Labor.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-06-02
VlRGlNiANS HONORED
Walter Kelly. OF Newport News. to Appeat
Before British King.

Selected by critical committee as a typl-
cal American vaudeville actor. Walter
Kelly. Nirginian. will take part in the
royal command" performance at the Pal
nco Theatre In London July /. This
really means n show arranged for the King
and Queen and the Court OF ST James.
Mr.. Kelly is from Newport News. He is
booked for the entire season in London.
and Is said TO have been chosen without
hesitation from among many American ac-
tors now in England. He will appear as
The Nirsin:n Judge" Further. this IL the
first time the variety stage has been hon
orcd In this way.
Showing the anxiety on the part OF thea
tire folk 10 get into the performances 4
eaolerram was received from Miss Doncgnn
and Reynolds. who are 10 be OF tho per-
Torrance, reading: We will travel a 900
mics. from Winnipeg to London and back
for the honor of appearing tho royal
per3ormancc.'
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-06-02
League Mt Harrisonb,rr.

Mrs. B. p. Valentine got bacl: from Har-
ston spoke there Thursday night and Fri
day organized suffrage league. of which
Mrs. John Paul Is president. En- route Mrs.
valentine and Miss Johnston held a second
meeting In Stnunton nj the, home OF Mrs.
Jacob Yost About $50 stanton women
were present. and twenty-five new members
were added, making the stanton member
ship mount up to fifty. Mrs Yost heads
the League there and Mrs. Sublett is It's sec
retary.
At least six other leagues are In course
in Virginia
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-06-02
HEAVILY FINED
Negro Who Would shoot oflcer Sc
XcrclN Denlf With in Court.

sar'rai awin VIE 1871 IN court'
6, go me- ioi. coioreo was tlned
bond for twelve months and fined $50
for resisting Officers Latham and Wills
yesterday morning in Police Court He
Tor attempted 10 shoot officer Latham
several DAYS ago when he was placed
under arres. for carrying a revolver,
and had not Wills hurried to the aid
able that fatality would have re-
suited.
Alexander Valentine. colored. was
fined s25 and costs for assaulting
bottle
Ella Bail. colored, was sent TO Jail
for four months for stealing a gold
necklace from W. C. Blrchett
a fine OF $40 was imposed upon the
Richmond Structural Steel Company
for permitting one of its drivers to
overload a team.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-06-02
ICE MISSION PARTY
Young People Give One and Rnise S34
for Charity,

A very enjoyable and picturesque
lawn party was held Friday night at
the corner of Allen Avenue and Han
over Street. for the benefit of the Ice
mission fund, and S3i was raised for
this charity. a large number of peo-
pie were present.
The small boys and girls were
dressed dressed as Japanese ma,dcns
and Quakers Among those who took
part We're: Elizabeth buchanan. Eliza
beth Moore. MARGARET Evans. Emily
Hancock, Edith Dalton. Minter Moore,
Josephine Harrison. Mary Lee Tanner.
Louise Moore: Robert Whittet, Ed
mond Rucker and Alex Blair.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-06-02

The Supreme Court of Appeals will
meet In Its summer session at Wythe-
Vile on Tuesday. June About for
ty cases are on the docket there. nd
II Is expected the session will last
about three weeks.
The courts first opinion day will be
on Thursday, June 1S. On that day
many opinions will he handed down
in cases heard in Richmond at the
March term.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-06-02
se.I, Escapcd L,,nn,,c.

The authorities OF the Eastern State
Hospital for the Insane at Williams
burg yesterday asked tho Richmond
police to look for Charles Latimer.
about twenty-three years old. who
escaped Friday. Latimer was adjudg-
ed insane by a lunacy commission here
last February. He frequently gave
the police trouble.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-06-02
Leo Going DO. Euronc.

State Fish Commissioner ". Nc
Donald Lee, of Lancaster. was in the
city Yesterday bidding his friends
farewell for the length OF his Euro
pean trip He will sail next Tuesday
for Italy. and will spend two months
beating up the Continent and the
british Isles. reaching Northern Scot
land He goes in search of health for
MS eyes. which have been much af-
fected for several yenrs.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-06-02
Robbery at alnckstone

Report was made yesterday at po-
lice headquarters that tho home of
J. s! Robertson, merchant of Black
stone. Va. was entered several nights
ago and several articles of jewelry
stolen. Efforts are being made to
locate the property and tho thief in
Richmond.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-06-02

THE Fundamentals of Farm Santa
ton is the title of al extra health
bulletin issued by the State Health
Department Tho regular bulletin for
the month Is entitled The Simple
Truth About Hookworm Disease in
Virginia
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-06-02
wanted In Rockingham.

A requisition was issued yesterday
on the Governor of Pennsylvania for
j. E Holt. wanted in Rockingham
county on n charge of grand larceny.
+. f. Croushorn will go for the pris-
oner who Is said to have sold $3.50
worth of pine lumber which did not
belong to him, but which was in his
charge.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-06-02
ALUMNI TO GIVE
ANNUAL DIN Ne R

Rev. J. e Hicks, D. D., class Of
1900. will make the principal address
at the annual dinner of tho Richmond
College alumni. which will this year
be held in the Business Mems Club.
Tho dinner will be held on the even
Ing of June IL.
No formal invitations will be issued.
All members of the General Society of
Alumni OF Richmond College are ex-
tended through the press a cordial in
vitatlon TO attend. Those who expect
to be present are requested to notify
George Bryan. president of the society
not later than June 10. in order that
proper reservations may be made.
Members Will meet in the club rooms
at o'clock in the evening to elect Of
ficers for the ensuing Year and to
transact miscellaneous business. The
dinner Will be served at o'clock. and
will be followed by number OF short
speeches by members and Invited
guests George Bryan will be toast
master
The graduating class of this year.
numbering about sixty. will be the
special guests OF the society at the
dinner. Tho College Glee Club will
music.
Commencement Program.
Following is the commencement
program for Richmond College:
Sunday. June Q. Sis P. M-Com-
mencement sermon. Rev. Edyard b
Pollard. D. D. (M A. $50. Phi. d.
Monday. Juno 10. S:15 p. M.-Finai
exercises of the class OF 1912.
Tuesday. June II, II a. Manual
meeting OF trustees. s:15 p. Man
nual meeting OF the General Society
of Alumni. Alumni orator. Rev. JOS
eph Emerson Hicks on. A. '0O). d.
D.
Wednesday, June IL. IL A. M
Academic procession. Commencement
address. Hon. John Barrett. director
of the PanAmerican Union. Confer
ring of honorary degrees. Sis p. NJ.
Closing exercises of tho session.
Award of medals and college honors
Comforting of degrees upon the class
OF 1912. Presidents address 10 T. NJ.
Presidents reception.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-06-02
Motl,crs. Club Meeting.

A mass-meetinr of the Federation o,
Mothers Clubs Will be held at Central
school on Tuesday afternoon at 4 O'clock.
All clubs are urged to attend
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-02-08
General News

Mr.. Churchill Wilson Uf upper
Gloucester shot and killed him
self on TUESDAY of last week. he
was p ears Of age and a minis
terial SUDDEN. He was the son
Of George Wilson.
Mrs. Beverly K Wexford. Of
Newport News. formerly Miss
Susan Talliaterro. of Gloucester.
died last Saturday She was a
niece of James a. Seldom. Con-
federate Seer etaly of war.
1t is reported that Thomas Mel
son Page, the great Virglnian Au
.hor will probably he a candidate
for Governor next year. Hon.
Harry St. George Fucker is also
an avowed candidate,
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-02-08

The L. ID. c. will meet at the
home of Mrs. F. Theo. Miller at
, y. m. Saturday.
Mr.. Frank Hugus smilingly an :
noLnces the arrival of a young
son.
Subscribers who will pay for
the Journal one year in advance
will be given free for one wear,
The Southern Ruralist. a maya
zine of value both to the farmer
and to the ladies'.
The March Popular. the great
est American story magazine is
out. 1t contains two complet e
novels; real screamers. by the
best writers on the Popular's staff.
There are IS shorter stories full
Of love. life. and adventure.
Swop IS cents with Titlow !or
2 copy and set the habit.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-02-08
Cbe Calling Horse

A horse. brought to an evi
pass. was gwen speech, like Ba-
laam's ass, and Il remarked In
mournful tones. while rude wind:
chilled its ancient bones: my
master sits beside the FIRE, and
there he'll talk. and never tire OF
equal rights, square deals and
things Of which the jawsmitii al
ways sings; and l stand haltered
to post, most ready to give VI
the ghost. l wouldn't give a pic
ayune, l wouldn't give a mouldy
Drune for any scheme of equal
rights that leaves dumb critters
out at nighis. I he squarest
deal that man can plan, is framed
exclusively for man; while he is
ussing with his Jaws, de vising tax
and tariff laws. he lets his poor
old pony wheeze. he lets his trus
ty roosters freeze. his COW must
shiver by the fence because she
has no residence. l wish the
world were changed around, and
horses had the right to pound and
bullyrag and starve the men
you d see some dizzy doings thenl
NV boss wohlu stand here nice
and cool. and I'd be in there play
ing pool, or sucking cider through
Some straws. and arguing some
blame fool laws!" Then having
told what he desired. the poor olo
worn out plug expired. Walt
Mason.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-02-08
Communications


Some OF the fishermen are blue
over the situation here. The
ice prevents them from making
necessary arrangements for the
fishing season. 1t would seem,
though that the cold that holds
the fish ermen back in their work
will also hold the fish back in
their run. aid the each may be
just as coed but the season later.
According to the grounding
heory We a.e to have some FIVE
or six weeks Of bad weather VET.
We may have the weather, but
the writer does not bellev' that
the grouEd-hOg has anything IL
do with it. 1t is doubtful where
the idea originated but it is much
like many other superstitions that
should be relocated to the past
and buried In oblivion. ! am q
firm dls!eliever in ghosts goblins,
witch craft. fortune telling and all
such pagan superstitions. Leu
mas
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-02-08
Some Corn

MIR. w. ]. Burlee. Of Glouces
ter, declared ih a speech made be
foe the Farmers Institute n
Richmond recently that he clear
ed last year on ten acres of corn
$777.4o. The cost of production
being $2Io.Io and the total sum
realized $500 SO. The seed was
Boon County corn. Mr.. Burice
is a progressive farmer owning a
nice farm at White Marsh.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-02-08

We offer Que Hundred Dollars Re-
ward for any case of Catarrh that can
not be dured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. J. Cheney &Co. Toledo, o,
We.tne undersigned. have known F.
J. Cheney for the last Is years, and be
lieve him perfectly honorable in ali
business transactions and financially
able to carry out any obligations made
by his firm.
Wa!dinG, KInnan & Marvin.
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter-
nal!y. ac,ing directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of tie system.
Tc5.e.nonials sent free. Price75 cent
der bottle. Sold by all DrISg' sts.
Take Halls Family Pills for cnnsti
patton.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-02-08
Rsthrna-.Gatarrh, Cured

Expert Medical Scientists Announce
Startling Results Obtained by
Senpiue
New York:-Thousands are taking
ADVANTAGE of the gereI GUS offer made
by The Woodwork Company Dept. G
1lolBroad Nv, Nsw York City. re-
questing at perimenta. package O
Senpine, the: at discovery for As
htna, Hay ye Bronchitis, and
Catarrh, ~hicA mailed free O
charge to all who " rite for IT. r.
curing thousands of The nos stubborn
sea 1t mt kes no difference how
ong you have been suffering or how
severe the climatic conditions are
where. you live, Ssnpine will cure
you.
II you have experimental with other
treatments and have failed to fine a
cure do not be discouraged butsend for
trial Of this wonderful truly meritous
remedy which is a scientific compound
discovered by a Professor of Vienna
University, and is being recommends
o u ands'
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-02-08
High School Elote


We welcome Edgar West to
school. Edgar means business
and we are glad 20 have uim with
us.
Misses Sadie Smith and Clara
Hudgins are expecting to be with
US again in the near future.
Lemuel Hutson was taken i'll
"Wednesday last and though bet
ter is still unable to join us.
The teachers of cur school are
looking forward to the prospect
of having the pressure Of work re
lieved by the addition of a fifth
member to the faculty. We hope
20 have her with US this week.
The teachers of New Point are
determined to have tn -ir school
we | 1 represented among tn e
prize winners at the next school
fair and they invite the other
schools of TIE county to friendly
competition in the varied lines IF
effort which Mr.. Percifull has sug
gested to US in his advance
sheet" of the circular soon to be
issued.
An Auti-Cigarette League was
organized in the Principles room
last week. Officers were chosen
as follows--Royd Hudgins. Pres. i
Encch Hudgins, V. President;
Richard Grinnell, Secretary; Pearl
Jordan. Treasurer. About twenty
Of the pupils have given in their |
names as members. Fifty but
tons have been o-derer and the |
members are working TO secure |
member for each button.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-02-08
The SetrelIa Corset
NOT SOLD IN STORES

Having taken the agency for
the SpirelIa Corset. / am prepared
TO wait on the public. Measures
taken and Corsets made to order.
luis corset is Unhrakable. Non
unstable. Flexible, Retains its
shape, And is sold under a wears
guarantee. Call and see SAMPLES.
Mrs. F. Theo. Miller,
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-02-08
office

In view of the fact that the ice
has carried away many stakes on
oyster planting grounds. shore
holders should be prompt in get
ting surveyor or Inspector to
supervise the replacing Of them.
The new statutes do not grant
protection to grounds not marked
ard make the penalty very heavy
tor replacing stall es in wrong pos
lions,
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-02-08
Notice

We invite immediate correspon
dence from those wishing to sell,
exchange or buy property. We
make speciality of country homes
valued at $1,000 and over.
Highest references as to our
business standing furnished if de
sired. H. w. Hilleary & Co..
72o Southern Building.
We shington. D. c
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-02-08
Consult N adam
Sant0

Celebrated clairavont. car d
reader and palmist. Permantly
located. Acknowledged TO have
no equal All can find instant re
liet and permanent help by con
sultlne her. Always gives correct
advice on matters of love. mar
rage. separation. health. bust
ness, evil influences. luck. Visit
this wonderful lady. Address
26IS Comfy ST ext. Phone
1858. Portsmouth Va.
Make An appointment by postal
Or send stamp for full information
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-02-08

81 have had seven wears of proof
that DIR. Kings New Discovery is the
best medicine 20 take for coughs and
colds and for every disease condition
of throat, chest o. lung, says w. ",
Henry, of p. .uma Mo. The world
has had Thirty eight years of proof
that DR.. Kings New Discovery Is the
best remedy for coughs and colds, la
grippe, asthma, hay .ver. bronchitis.
hemorrage of the inEEs, ahd early sta
ges of co:nsumpl m. Its timely use al
ways prevents ths development of pueu
monia Sold under guarantee at all
drug torres. SOC and 100 Trial bottle
rec.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-02-08
Notice

There will be en- oyster Supper
and Bazaar at Bohannon School
on Thursoay. February AID, given
bv Bohaunon and Car dnal
Schools for the benefit Of both
schools.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-02-08
Wanted

A large farm in Tidewatet Vir
G:nia, Colonial residence prefer.
ed. State lowest price. best way
to reach farm aud location in
hrst Letter. ]. Box 7, r. I'd. 81.
Richmond. Va,
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-02-08
Blamed a GOOD worker

II blamed nv heart for severe dis
tressed my left side for two v ars q"
writes w. Evans. Danville, V "but
l know now it was indigestion az DR.
Kings New Life Pills npletely
cured me-" Best for stomach ave. and
kidney ,roub es, rstipa N. head
ache and debility. 25c at ldruuuis
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-02-08
Q. s. SMITH, JR.
For Sale

all my farming tools and stock. incIud
ing one horse, buggy and harness, one
yearling jersey bull. one yearling
Holstein TreEian better, about / S
head OF hogs and pigs. Above are
listed only a few of the many valuable
articles which will he offered for sale
on the estate of L. W. Hudgins, Port
Hav~ood. during the next is days.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-02-08

When you have cold get a bottle of
ChamHeriain's Cough Remedy. 1t
will soon fix YOU up all right and will
ward off any tendency toward pneumo
mia. This remedy coataius NO opiam
or otter narcotic and may be given = :
confidently to baby ~ to al ada
Sold ~ al Ital.IA,
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-02-08
Donor Roll

The roll of honor for Milford School
No, l, for the n.o"th Of January
Fifth Grade. Inez Banks, / week.
Sixth Grade Alice Hudgins, week
Seventh Grace. Ell 5 i Banks, ,
weeks.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-02-08
O. n. Yatteson
NOTARY PUBLIC

and Commissioner Of Leeds for
Mathews County. Va. Bills of
Sale written for vessels from 20
tons down. Your patronage is
respectfully solicited. Address
Mobjack. Va.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-02-08

Every family has need o, gCod. re
fable Eminent. For sprains. bruises
soreness Of the muscles and rheumatic
pains there is none better than Cham
berlain's. Sold by all dealer.