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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-03-13
Wilson Club Meeting at Cour thoust

An interesting meeting was held
Tuesday afternoon in the Court
house of the Woodrow Wilson Club.
DR.. Hunter Pendleton, the presi-
dent, presided, and MIR. T. S. Bur-
we'll, the secretary, read the min
utes of organization and announced
the names of the membership. now
numbering more than one hundred.
DIR. Pendleton gave some interest
ing "reminiscences of student life at
University OF Virginia OF Governor
Wilson, and presented DR.. John II.
Latane, who spoke informingly OF
Woodrow Wilson's public career
anu of the principles OF the iniative,
referendum and recall as applied to
American politics, which has exist
ed in some form in our government
since it's foundation.
Hon. Hugh A. White. Rock bridge 1
distinguished representative in the
House of Delegates, was called or
and he made a stirring address il
favor OF Governor Wilson and tn,
PRINCIPLES for which he stands.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-03-13
Death of Mrs. Mary Ann Odineal

Mrs. Mary Ann Odineal died
Tuesday, March 5. 1912, at the home
of her son-in-law, Mr.. R. b. Moses,
in Lexington, aged "a years. She was
the idow of Mr. Nathaniel G. Odineal
of Pittsylvania county. She had made
her home in Lexington for four
years. She is survived by two
children, Mrs. r. B. Moses and Mr..
d. T. Odineal of Lexington. The
remains were taken to Pittsylvania
county and buried Thursday in the
family cemetery near Hollywood
church. accompanied by Messrs. n.
w. Moses, Noah Moses and D. T.
Odineal.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-03-13
Property Transferred to Hospital

Monday a deed OF transfer was re-
corded of the Davidson propert y On
Washington street. Lexington. to
the Mary CuStis Lee Chapter OF the
Daughters ut the Confederacy. This
properly, it will be- recalled, was
purchased by Mrs. Henry st.
George Tucker and donated to the
daughters of the Confederacy. TO be
used in connection with the Stone
wall Jackson Memorial Hospital.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-03-13
DR.. n. D. Campbell Honored

Richmond News Leader: The
University OF Pittsburg put honor
upon itself when ON the occasion of
celebrating its one hundred and
twepty-iftb anniversary it copferred
the honorary degree of Doctor of
Science on Professor II. d. Campbell.
M. A.. Phi. D.. Robinson professor
OF geology and biology in Washing
ton and Lee University. In every
respect DR.. Campbell measures up
TO the standards the title implies,
his scientific attaiments extending
far beyond those indicated by the
chair he holds. His one great weak
ness is that OF his father, the late
Professor John L. Campbell who.
albeit. declared an eminent engineer,
The best constructive geologist Of
his time," in the United States,
committed the sin of steadfastly
hiding his light under q bushel."
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-03-13
Baseball Schedule for v. n. L. Pro.
vides Many Games

Tho V. NJ. l. baseball sched ale
has been apnoun need for the Sc SOD,
which opens with the first game
March 9th. Fourteen games have
been definitely closed, with five
others tentatively arranged. This
will rive v. NJ. |. an attractive
schedule.
Captain Alpha Brumage. the
coach, has his men well under way
for the team. although the weather
has not permitted very extensive
outdoor practice.
The two games with V. p. 1. will
be played in Lynchburg and Roa-
noke. respectively. the other games
to take place on the V. NJ. l. parade
grounds.
Following is the schedule:
March 27--Dean Academy OF
Massachusetts.
March 3O-Hampden-Sidney Col
lege.
April 3-St. Johns College.
April 4-Rutgers College.
April 5-Winston-Salem League
in Winston-S Salem. N. c., pending.
April 6-V. p. l. in Lynchburg.
April S-V. p. l. in Roanoke.
April l2-WashingtOn College,
pending.
April 13-University OF South
Carolina.
April 16-Western Maryland.
April l7-Roanoke College.
April 20-Catholic University.
April 24-Richmond College.
April 25-Emory and Henry.
April 27-University OF West Vir-
GINA.
April 30-Trinity College.
May 2-Guilford College.
May 4-West Virginia Normal,
pending.
May 9-Morris Harvey College.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-03-13
MI. w. L. McCorkle Elected Head of
Southern Society

Mr.. Walter L. McCorkle was
elected president of the New York
Southern Society at the annual meet
ing held in that city last Thursday
night. He was one of the incorpo-
rators OF the society at it's organiza-
tion a quarter OF a century ago.
Fridays Washington Post pub
lished a picture of Mr.. McCorkle in
connection with it's special report
of the meeting and said:
Mr.. McCorkle, the newly elected
president, is one OF the most sue.
cessful lawyers of New York city
He was born near Lexington. in
Rock bridge county, Va. and comes
from q sturdy Scotch-lris family
whose members were active in th,
affairs of the South during the early
colonial and revolutionary periods
He was educated at Washington snC
Lee University and most of his &C
tive life has been in the New YorI
city.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-03-13
Mr.. White in Line for Speakership

Mr.. White in Line for Speakership
Richmond News Leader: In tue
event that Speaker Byrd does not
stand for reelection to his present
position in the General Assembly
the next speaker in the House will
undoubtedly be either Hugh A.
White of Rockbridge, or Judge
Martin Williams of Giles. Each of
these men has tremendous strengt h.
Judge Williams is Democratic
floor leader in the lower branch OF
the Legislature, while Hugh A
White is recognized as the most ag-
gressive among the ''insurgent
membership of that body.
In "a fight for honors between
Williams and White the force of the
prohibition members would be lined
up very solidly behind the delegate
from Giles county. Judge William.
is a trained parlianentarian, and
among the most popular members il
either branch OF the General Assem-
bly,.
White and Williams will be in the
RAINING for the speakership honors
although neither Of these delegate,
will be interviewed for publication
along this line at this time.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-03-13
Missionary Box Openings

Thursday evening last the Help
ing Hand Glass" of Trinity Metho-
dist Sunday school met at the home
OF Mrs. James f. Heck ON South
Main street, and held an interest
ing box opening" for missions.
These contributions amounted to
over $50. This class. numbering II
ladies', is educating Chinese girl
in the mission school Of China. be-
sides doing other special work.
Mrs. R.H. Gillock s class of young
ladies' also had a box opening
last week which realized $15.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-03-13
Death of Mrs. w. B. Poindexter at
Glenwood Saturday Night

Mrs. Josephine Anderson Poin-
dexter, wife of Mr.. w. b. Poindex-
ter, died Saturday night, March 9.
1912, at her home at Glenwood, on
James River, OF appoplexy, in her
74th year. She had been in failing
health for number of years. The
remains we're brought TO Lexington
Monday and Inferred in the Lsxing-
ton cemetery, Rev. DR.. Alfred T.
Graham officiating at the grave. She
was a member of the Presbyterian
church.
Mrs. Poindexter was a daughter
of the late Judge Francis T. Ander-
son. and was born at the family
home, "Montrose," at Fincsstle
Botetourt county, November Is
1888. For many years she made
her home on James River.
Surviving her are her husband
and five sons and one daughter
The sons are United States Senator
Miles Poindexter of Washington
State; Lieutenant Fielding l. Poin
dexter Of the United States Army
stationed at Chicago; Ernest anC
William A. Poindexter of Washing
ton, d. c.; G. +. Poindexter @
Glenwood; and the daughter is Mrs
Mary Macon Locher, wife of Georg
p. Locher of Glasgow.
One brother and three sisters ais
survive. They are Hon. William A
Anderson and Mrs. b. G. A. Bruc
OF Lexington. and Mrs. Alexande
Bruce and Miss Fannie NJ. Andel
son of South Boston. Va.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-03-13
Distinguished Japanese Educator al
Washington and Lee

DR.. Inazo Nitobe, president First
Imperial College Of japan and pro.
fessor OF the department OF econom.
les and colonization in tho Imperial
University at Tokyo. who is an A.
Il. OF Johns Hopkins and PHI. d. of
University OF Halle, Germany, APP
peared before the University As
sembly At Washington and Leo yes
terday morning and delivered an in
teresting and informing address on
Education in Japan" DR.. Nitobe
was introduced by Acting President
H. ID. Campbell.
DR.. Nitobe is the first exchange
professor from Japan with the
United States. he speaks English
with ease and commands fine dis
tinctions in shades OF meaning. He
spoke for more than an hour and his
address was heartily enjoyed by his
audience.
He expressed his appreciation Of
the great privilege 70 speak on the
spot so hallowed by the associations
of the greatest OF great men and the
best of good men. The name of
Washington is familiar on the other
side of the Pacific, and that of Gen.
eral Lee is held in highest respect
! by a large number OF Japanese. 1t
is privilege, therefore, to be here
on the very spot where General Lee
lived. He assured the students
that they enjoyed a rare privilege
in being here where the surround
ings suggest the influence and
character OF this great man.
DR.. Nitobe spoke at length on
what is regarded as ancestor wor-
ship in Japan, which he explained
to be not the worship OF the bones
of their torbears, nor a superstitious
alteration of the ghosts of the de-
parted ancestors, but the belief thai
the spirits of their ancestors how
cred around the living to guard
protect and influence. The desc
are Live. and they should not bt
forgotten. This belief strengthened
= their soldiers in their late war anC
I made them almost inYincible.
When the present Emperor as
D sumed the throne, he sent many
} bright young men to all civilized
countries to study that they nigh
return home with knowledge from
foreigners which should be adapted
j. and used for the uplift OF Japan
: Public schools were established AM
o attendance made obligatory in tn
primary schools. In Japan 81 pc
v cent. of children of school age are il
b tie schools. They have primar,
4 schoos. middle schools. college
+ and universities, in which ar
= taught many industrial occupation
in addition to purely literary sui
jects. The Imperial University q
e Tokyo has 5000 students.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-03-13
Mrs. W. p. Houston's unexpected
Death Saturday

Mrs. Hannah Moore Houston. wife
of Judge William p. Houston, died
very unexpectedly Saturday after
noon, March .. 1912. at her home on
White Street, Lexington, aged "
years. She had been in declining
health for some years but her condi-
ton was regarded no worse Satur-
day. until about noon when a physi-
clan was sent for in response TO her
complaints. II was supposed she
was taking tine grip and medicine
was prescribed. Shortly after two
o'clock, while Judge Houston was
in her room, she unexpectedly and
quietly passed away. Her death is
supposed to have been due 10 heart
trouble.
The funeral was held from the
home Monday morning at II o'clock.
conducted by her pastor, Rev. DR..
Alfred 7. Graham, followed by in
torment in the family square in the
Lexington cemetery.
Mrs. Houston was born in 1898,
and was daughter Of the late Gel
ouel A. T. Barclay, and her mother
was Miss Mary Paxton, both we'll
known and prominent families in
this community. She is survived
by her husband, Judge Houston
and one brother, Mr. A. T. Barclay,
W no is the sole survivor of q large
family. She vas married TO Judge
Houston in November, 1875.
Notwithstanding Mrs. Houston
had been confined TO her home fol
many years on account OF failing
health she retained to the end {
patient and cheerful disposition
which was characteristic OF bel
long and useful life. She was de
voted member of the Presbyterian
church.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-03-13
Evangelistic Services

Rev. Murray d. Mitchell annOunc-
ed last Sunday that beginning next
Sunday. March 18th. revival ser
vices would be held at Trinity
Methodist church each evening
throughout the week, beginning at
8 o'clock. A song service will be-
gin at 7:30 clock. A cordial invi-
tation TO attend these meetings is
extended to the public.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-03-13
The Coming and Going of People
You Know

Mr.. T. B. Patton of Winchester
was In Lexington this week TO at
tend the funeral of his aunt, Mrs
w. p. Houston.
Mrs. Robert L. Northern left
Monday for a visit TO her children
in Asheville, N. c., Columbia, S.
c., and Savannah, Ga.
DIR. John H. Latane, recently
elected president of the Univer-
sity Of Montana, has declined
the offer and will continue at the
head of the department OF history at
Washington and Leo.
Delegate Hugh A. White reached
his home in Lexington Sunday
night from his legislative duties in
II chmond as the representative
from Rockbridge in the House OF
Delegates.
Students p. d. Converse, Z. S.
Delaplaine and X. G. Shaw have
been selected to represent Wash
iugton and Lee at the intercollegi-
ate debate with George Washington
University.
Messrs. r. Lester Hutton and
Guy M. Funkhouser left Lexington
Monday for st. Louis thence 70
Oklahoma City, Okla, where MIR.
Hutton expects to engage in the
electrical business.
Mr.. NJ. ]. Weaver, who spent
some months in Lexington with his
son, Mr.. Leslie l.. Weaver, left yes
terday for Hot Springs to resume
duties in the mercantile business
with Mr.. II. p. Watson.
Prof. Albert S. McCown, of tn,
department Of English at the Vir
ginia Polytechnic Institute, is a
home for a few days visiting hi
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. James L
McCown Cd Jefferson street.
Mr., and Mrs. G. p. Kerr have is
sued invitations to the marriage @
their daughter, Miss Annie, 10 NJ !
Harry A. Dunlap, the marriage 7
take place at their home on Whistl
Creek, April 3rd, 1912. The mar
will be very quiet, only nearest re-
atives present.
Mrs. II. NJ. Quisenberry has re
turned from 'Sunnyside," at Pleas
ant Valley, Rockingham county, til
home of her parents, MIR. and Mrs
Z. II. Pulse, where on Februar
29th her father celebrated his CAT
birthday, which was the occasion {
many congratulations and remeu
brances from his children and rel'
tiveS.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-03-13

Snow Monday and rain Tuesday,
with sunshine and clouds altsrnat-
ing today, have been the changes OF
the last week Of the Groundhog' s
rule.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-06-22
BULLETINS OF THE
BIG CONVENTION

The credentials committee was
still far from finished when the
convention began its fourth day.
The plan at the outset was to take
up the Alabama contests and
others thus far decided by the
committee.
; At 1915 Chairman Root and
the convention officers were on
the platform. Gov. HadIey was In
conference with Senator Root.
Reluctance Of the committee on
credentials to make a partial re-
port renewed the probability Of an
immediate recess at least until
later In the day.
Chairman Root called the con-
vention to order at 1926.
Chairman Root announced the
fir8t business 10 DC tne TePoTe "
the committee on credentials. The
report recommended the seating
Of the Taft delegates In the ninth
Alabama district.
HadIey moved that the minority
report be substituted for the ma
jorlty and adopted by the con-
ventlon.
Gov. HadIey presented a resolu-
tion which would prevent a vote
on the question by any OF the
delegates now under contest.
James E. Watson moved to
table the hadIey resolution. A
roll call was demanded and begun
by states In order.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-06-22
HARRINGTON
Permitted ! | 4 | 1 10, |,
Be WITNESS !.
Chicago Attorney, Former
Associate Of Clarence
Darrow, Declared by the
Judge to be Competent.

Los Angeles, June 21.-Judge Hut.
ton ruled against the defense today
on the challenge Of John r. Harring.
tons eligibility as witness in the
bl ibery trial of Clarence s. Darrow.
Harrington's testimony however,
will be limited to that pertaining to
alleged crimes in which he participat.
ed with the defendant. Harrington
resumed the stand
Whether John r. Harrington, a
Chicago lawyer, occupied posi-
ton in the employment of Clar-
ence s. Darrow, which would
preclude him from giving testimony
against his former chief now on trial
for alleged jury bribery, was expected
to be decided by Judge Hutton during
the Darrow trial today.
Judge Hutton stated that were the
Mcnamara case on trial, the position
of the defense would have been in.
vulnerable, but as Darrow was on trial
there was no doubt in his mind as to
it's advisability. The prosecution
maintained that Harrington was not
engaged as lawyer, secretary or clerk
but as an investigator" for the Nc
Namara defense, hence did not come
within the provisions of the statute.
The point raised by the defense was
one of the sharpest blows yet aimed
at the prosecution In the Darrow trial
and SO complete was the surprise OF
the district attorney and his asso.
ciates that an immediate adjournment
was asked and granted late yesterday
in order that authorities bearing on
the issue might be looked into.
Harrington has been looked upon as
the states main reliance for a convic.
ton of the noted labor lawyer, as he
was said to have been in the entire
confidence of Darrow during the pre-
paration of the Mcnamara trial. Har-
rington testified yesterday that he had
known Darrow for about sixteen years
in Chicago and that he had been en-
ployed by Darrow to interview and in.
vestigate witnesses In the Mcnamara
case.
Harrington also is said to have been
the man who provided the information
which lead to the indictment of Dar-
row for alleged corruption Of jurors.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-06-22
REVOLT SAID
TO HAVE. Been !! !.
A FRAME-UP'
Rumor Of Pres. Gomez's
Part in the Cuban Revo-
luton Takes the Form of
Direct Charges.

Havana, June 21.-The rumora
which have been long current that
President Jose Miguel Gomez insti.
gated the revolution in Cuba for the
purpose Of getting the credit Of quell-
ing it and thus increasing his chances
Of reelection to the presidency, have
now taken the form of direct charges.
The newspaper Ell Dia declares that
President Gomez personally arranged
with General Everisto Estenoz to start
the revolution and then be bought on.
President Gomez was then to pose as
a strong man capable of dominating
any situation and indispensable to the
Cuban republic. The paper continues
that when General Estenoz began the
work Of conspiracy the authorities OF
the province of Oriente reported all
the movements and plans OF the con-
spirators to the president who person.
ally transmitted them to General
Estenoz for his guidance. The papers
charge that President Gomez was fully
informed of the details Of the out
break before March 10, but took no
precautions, keeping In constant touch
with General Estenoz.
Not to Take ships Away.
Washington, d. c., June 21.-While
the navy department Is striving to
have the battleships recalled from
Cuba to participate in the regular
feet exercises which were mapped out
for them long before the Cuban
troubles assumed serious aspect, 1t
is not believed that the ships will be
taken away and the marines left be-
hind. At the same time officials here
are reluctant to take away any OF the
marine guards at this time.
One plan suggested is to withdraw
the big battleships and substitute the
Atlantic reserve fleet. The reserve
feet consists of the battleships Ind
lana, Iowa, Maine and Wisconsin;
armored cruisers Tennessee, Birming-
ham, Chester and Montana and the
protected cruiser Tacoma. The fleet
is under the command of Rear Admiral
Austin M. knight. This would permit
the navy to leave the marines in Cuba.
The Cuban situation as whole is
regarded by the state department as
better.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-06-22
DECLINES TO BE IN
SUFFRAGE LEAGUE

New York, June 21.-Theodore
Roosevelt has declined to join the New
York Mems League for women suf-
frage.
Immediately after the recent an
nouncement by Colonel Roosevelt that
he was for women suffrage the secre-
tary Of the league, Mr.. Beadle, called
at the former presidents Office and
left a membership blank for him to
sign. The secretary has now received
his answer. 1t says that Colonel Rose
velt 'at the present time doesn't wish
to avail himself Of your kind offer"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-06-22
REVOLVER DUEL
FATAL TO ONE MAN

Memphis, Tenn. June 21.-In a
desperate revolver duel between
negroes and police reserves today one
patrolman, John M. Taylor, was killed
and several others wounded.
Only one OF the negroes was ar
rested. Other members of the gang es-
capped. They are believed to hive been
hold-up men who have operated on
street cars in the suburban districts
recently.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-06-22
BRANDT ORDERED
SENT BACK TO PRISON

Albany, N. Y, June 21.-The court
of appeals today affirmed the decision
Of the appellate division of the first
department, ordering the return to Gin
ton prison, Dannemora of Foulke e..
Brandt the former valet of Mortimer L.
Schiff Of New York. The decision was
unanimous.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-06-22
ROBBERS ESCAPE
AFTER A BATTLE

McAlester, Okla, June 21.-The ex-
plosion of dynamite used by five rob-
bers to crack the safe of the First
State bank of Bokhilo, Okla, near
here today, aroused residents OF the
town. Hastily arming themselves the
citizens gave battle to the robbers but
the latter escaped with cash estimated
at $4,000. Two citizens were wounded
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-06-22
GEN. WOODFORD
TAKEN SUDDENLY I'LL

London, June 21.-General Stewart
L. Woodford of New York. at one time
minister to Spain, who was taken
seriously i'll yesterday near Oxford, Is
slightly better today, according to the
report of the physicians in attend
ance
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-06-22
WILL
COMPLIMENT TAFT
ON FAIR DEALINGS

Chicago 2when resolutions committee adjourned at
O'Clock today the republican
yenon the platform virtually completed The draft OF the
accepane
and the members generally expressed satisfaction over the
dealing with monopoly and the courts.
platform of past and is
especially deal with particular meas
with No direct reference by name
is made legislation commended
President Taft compmened with his comprehensive ar
and vigorous dealing with all issues
The administrations Roosevelt Mckinley also exoe
The committee will later the day the finishing
touches on the platform.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-06-22
lR7IdsD ela}s
A1SI'oS tBoIIolsIH slglS
ROOSEVELT KEEPING
IN TOUCH WITH ALL
THE PROCEEDINGS

Chicago 21Col
president OF
California, R. Garfield
others Col Roosevelt before leaving
It no change in O. I.
Roosevelt delegates adopted leaders
virtually Roosevelt delegate in Chicago
n
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-06-22
THE VOTE ON THIRD
VICTORY FOR TAFT

The vote on tabling the Hadley reso-
luton follows:
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voting.
*One not voting.
**One absent.