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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-11
ANNUAL ELECTION
|. v. c. I. j. OFFICERS
WARWICK AND ELIZABETH CITY
BI-COUNTY CONVENTION
CHOOSES PRESIDENT.

NORFOLK, Sept 10.-Oficers for
the coming year were elected and
many interesting addresses and reports
were read at the meeting of the Wo-
mans Christian Temperance union of
Warwick and Elizabeth City coun-
ties, which met in Di-county conven-
ton In the First Baptist church The
morning session was devoted to re-
ceiving the reports and an admirable
address by the Rev. ]. r. McGiothlin,
pastor of the Hampton Baptist church,
who spoke on the temperance cause.
In the afternoon the following on
GERS were chosen:
President-Mrs. ]. w. Eubanh, OF
Newport News.
Hampton.
Recording SecretaryAMrs X. w.
Driver. of Newport News.
Corresponding Secretary-Mrs. C..
H DeYarme cite. of Hampton.
Treasurer-Mrs. Annie McGaw. Of
Newport News.
The superintendents of the various
departments were named as follows:
Sunday School-Mrs. Edwin Little.
OF Hampton.
Soldiers and saIiors-Mrs. Amelia
Colgan.
Press--Mrs. Shafer. Of Newport
News.
Penal and Reform--Mrs. Clayton.
of Newport News.
I.iterature--Mrs. Joseph F. Rowe, of
Hampton.
Mothers-Mrs. Chewing.
l.. T.. L--Mrs. Judith Richardson.
Unfermented Wine-Mrs. Hunter
Wheeler
Red Letter Day--Mrs. Cline.
Foreign Mission Work-Mrs. c. w
Belts.
Medal Contests--Mrs. c. s. Digs.
The union decided to hold it's next
bi-county quarterly meeting in the
First Baptist church of Newport News
in December.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-11

WINCH ESTER, VA, Sept. 10
With every department filed to over
flowing and many showing horse
quartered in livery stables because Of
lack of room on the grounds. the
forty-fourth annual exhibition Of the
Shenandoah Valley Agricultural So
ciety has begun on the Winchester
Fair grounds, to continue until Fri
day evening. Special features this af-
ternoon were gymnastics. wrestling
matches. rough riding and Roman and
relay races by troopers from the the
United States calvary instruction camp
near town.
Music Isl furnished by the Tenth and
Eleventh Calvary bands and the Win
chester band, All sections of the
Cumberland and Shenandoah Valleys
are represented.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-11
PHOEBUS AFTER
FREE DELIVERY
INSPECTOR FAyORS
NEW TOWN RURAL FREE
DELIVERY SYSTEM.

NEWPORT NEWS. Sept. to.--Tf
the recommendations of Postofsice In
spector Albert Halbtwton are accepted
by the postoftice authorities In Wash
ington, the town of Phoebus viii be
given the town rural free delivery
system" Of malls in the very near
future. Mr.. Halliburton came to Phoe-
bus quietly and went over proposed
routes, as we'll as looked into the
claims Of the town to be included in
the new system. In letter TO the
Phoebus Progressive association the
inspector said that he found the CON
eiitlons very favorable 10 allowing the
town the delivery Of mails and added
that he will make such n recommen-
dation 70 the Washington authorities.
Mr. Haihurton's decision was an
nounced nj the meeting of the Pro-
gressives last night, and was received
with enthusiasm by the members
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-11
PREACHER ELOPES
CAUGHT AND JAILED

CIAARKsBURG, w. VA. Sept. 10
As a result of their alleged elopement
from this city some time ago. b, n.
Jeffries. a former Baptist preacher
and Mrs. Goldie Lowe, wife OF Bert
Lowe, were arrested today and jailed
at Bramweil. w. Va, according TO a
telegram received here by Bert Lowe
from j. w. Moore. q constable Of that
place. Mr.. Lowe made arrangements
to have them brought back to Ciarks-
burg for trial on a charge of uniaw-
fully living together as husband ana
wife.
Jeffries was formerly Baptist
minister at Industrial. suburb. and
has a wife and Ave children living In
this city. Lowe declares he left MS
family In distressed circumstances
when he departed. Since the alleged
elopement Lowe has been searching
far and wide fos his wife and Jenries.
but learned of their whereabouts only
today on receiving the telegram from
Rramweli
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-11
VIRGINIA DEBT
COMMISSION MEETS

REDWOOD. VA. Sept. 10.--Failure
on the part of West Virginia's debt
commission to hold conference on
August 18th and its dilatory policy
generally has necessitated a meeting
81 the Virginia debt commission,
which Is announced for September
goth at 10 o'clock in the jefferson
hotel, this city.
1t is understood that the purpose OF
the meeting Is to agree upon further
action in the Supreme Court of the
United States as to force West Virginia
to settle. Virginia has been ready at
all times to meet West Virginia and
arrange the question of interest on the
debt and to arrange for such terms or
payment as would not embarrass that
Commonwealth.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-11
Final Rand Concert.

After affording the people OF south
Richmond much pleasure during the
summer months with the weekly oand
concerts, Professor Joseph kessnicn
Municipal band will make Its mai ap-
pearance tonight In washington
square.
The program which VIII be rem
dered tonight by the musicians Is an
unusually good one, and inciuoes
some of the most popular songs out
FoiloSNag the regular program the
band will play THAT Coal Black
Chile Of Nine" which was written oy
otis Aifriend. a prominent real estate
agent of this city. The song has
inst been placed on sale. IL has been
PLAYED each night this week as side
issue. and on each occasion II has
gainAd a round of hearty applause
Much Enjoyment has been gotten
from the concerts In Washington
square this year as well as all Of the
other parks in which Professor kess-
nich's band has played this year. and
the Sou.hside people are sorry that
this will be the final concert this
wear In the park,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-11
s,utbs,ae Schools open Today.

With F. E. Smith again at the
head, cambridge and Powhatan pub
lie schools Will open today for the
Isf3-l4 term. This morning old
pupils will be re-enrolled. while pros
pective new scholars Will apply Tor
admittance tomorrow.
Mr.. Smith says that as far as he
can ascertain this term will be one
CT the most successful ones in the
HISTORY of the two schools. Much
larger enrollments are anticipated and
the teaching staff has been enlarged,
The buildings have undergone con-
siderable Improvement during the
vacation months and both are In good
order. 1t Is hoped that this will be
the last year the children Will have
to return to the old buildings APP
plication has been made to the city
school board for a new school by the
South Richmond Co-operational Edu-
cational league. and II Is understood
that the city council will appropriate
$4,000 or 100000 for the erection
OF n new structure.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-11
Citizens Meet Tonight.

A regular monthly meeting OF the
Woodland Heights Citizens league Will
be held this evening at s o'clock IN
the Baptist church. One of the prin-
cipaI things to be taken up at this
meeting will be the election of
treasurer Other matters of import
ance will be discussed
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-11

DR.. and Mrs s. J. Baker, who have
been some weeks with relatives in
London. have returned to their home
on the Southside.
Miss Lucy Wingo is the guest of
relatives in Petersburg
Mrs A. p. Ellington have returned
home. after visiting relatives In Crewe.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-11
FOUR ROAD CONv|CTS
TAKE THEIR LEAVE

The police Of the entire state are
laokine for four men who escaped
form the road forces IN Amelia coun~
~ Yesterday The four men were
what is known as TRUSTEES. and were
given more privileges than the others
in the force. At meal time they took
French leave. and now there are hum
dreds OF policemen ard constables on
the trail.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-11
GOSE. SUCCEEDS
CAPTAIN BALDWIN

Governor Mann yesterday named
John II. Gose, of Bristol, as mem
her of the board Of trustees of the
Radford Normal and Industrial col
lege to succeed the late Captain w.
r. Baldwin, of Radford.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-11
Ynterest Man,fested In Meetings.

eyangeIistic services which are being
conducted each morning and night in
Central Methodist church by DIR, Will
liam ]. Cambron. Services begin each
morning at $40 o'clock and o'cltck
in the evening. A special service
will be held Saturday morning at $50
clock for children.
DIR. Cambron is a member of an
evangelistic team of Tennessee and
two others members-Dr. q. A. Klein
and r. NJ Boyd, soioist---wili join
him Saturday They will take part in
the services in the church Sunday
morning and evening.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-11
Bury G.. C. NunnaIly.

Grover Cleveland Nunnaily. who
died Monday afternoon in the Me-
mortal hospital, was buried yesterday
afternoon in Maury cemetery. Th~
funeral services over the body were
conducted Yesterday afternoon at
q clock from the home of his parents,
800 Porter street. A detail from
Davis Council, Junior Order OF United
American Mechanics, accompanied the
body to the grave.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-11
WAS REPORTED TO BE AGAINST
BILL BUT VOTED
FOR 1T.

WASHINGTON. Sept. lo.--1n the
long tariff fight in the senate the
stand Of Senator Francis G.. Newlands,
Democrat, of Nevada. worried the
Dem ocratic leaders. Newlands was
known to be opposed to certain free
lists, and 1t was feared that he would
balk when the vote came, The make
ND of the senate consists OF fifty
Democrats and forty-five republicans,
but the Democratic leaders figured
that il Newlands joined the two Lou
isiana senator's in opposing the bill and
the Progressive members voted solid
Iy with the Republicans the bill would
be defeated Newlands was there
fore a pivotal figure. When Senator
Newland's name was called yesterday
In the senate he voted aye" while
staid senator's and gallery -applapded
vigorously.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-11

vestigated are those OF James Nun
nally and John Satchfeld. charged
with making a felonious assault on
Chesterfield County Policeman Berry
man and John Brooks, charged with
the murder of his wife.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-11
SURRENDER % Sergeant.

Hearing that warrant had been
sworn out in Chesterfield for his ar
rest on a charge of speeding a mo-
torcycle in the county last Sunday
afternoon. w. n. Neblett an electrician
last night walked into Third police
station and surrendered himself to
Desk Sergeant J. G. Manning.
He was turned over to the Ches-
terrified county authorities. He will
be given hearing tomorrow morn
ing before Magistrate l.. w. Cheatham
in Swansboro court.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-11
Grand Jurymen Summoned.

The September session OF Hastings
court. part II, will convene Monday
morning. Sergeant John G. Saun-
ders has summoned the following men
to serve on the grand jury:
Carter G.. Jones. Eugene Blanton,
A. J. Daffron, r. l. Patram. E. s.
McRae, NJ. A. Campbelle. j. r. Red
ford. b. A. Gill and w. Fl. Robertson,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-11
Charged with Overlooking Horse.

Alex Tingle. against whom a war
rant had been sworn charging him
with cruelty overlooking a horse. gave
himself up last night to Desk Ser
geant Manning. He furnished bail
for his appearance in Police court,
part II. this morning. The warrant
was swon out by Humane Agent EN-
nett Taylor.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-11
rr,un Cncnine Caser.

Matte Smith. colored, charged WIN
conducting a disorderly house and traf-
fcking in cocaine, was arrested at fiF
North Seventeenth street last night
Fred Johnson and Julia Morton were
ararested on charge OF having cocaine
i'm their possession, The three Were
taken TO the First police station
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-11
Alleged Swtndler Dismissed.

charges against H. II. Kasporowiz.
who II was alleged had secured
ss3Tss and s245,s5 by means of
fraudulent notes from william Green,
n tailor, were dismissed on payment
Of costs when Kasporowzi was ar
raigned in Police court yesterday.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-11
Resume Old Schedule.

In Manchester postal station this
morning the carriers Will resume
their old routine schedule. The sched
uie underwent revision during the
vacation months.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-11

Misses Ethel and Lottie Lusby, of
Washington, who have been spending
fortnight with their mother, Mrs.
f. r. Clarke, and their brother, at
Monaskon, has returned home.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-11

Philip Davis, a native OF Poland.
sixty years old was arrested yesterday
afternoon by Detectives kellam ana
Wiley and taken to the First police sta
ton on charge Of being in possession
Of sfnlen ennds .5l.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-11

IRvINGTON. VA, September 10
Herbert Ingram OF the railway mail
service. has been transferred to
the Bay Line steamer. thereby Sc
curing a much better position.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-11
To Give Lawn Fete.

A lawn party will be held next
Wednesday night under the auspices
of the Sacred Heart church. The
proceeds will be given TO the Altar
and Sanctuary society
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-11
Cost $40 To Sell Pistol.

A1aigned in Police court yesterday
morning on charge of selling pistol
to Milton Register. Jr., Robert Tur-
pin was fined $50.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-11

Weliby Bonner. crushed in the au-
tomobile accident at kilmarnack,
shows slight signs OF Improvement, but
has not fully regained consciousness.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-11

DR. Randolph, of Richmond, Is with
his family at the Reed home. Reed
vile.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-11

Ben Stanter, of Richmond, has re-
turned to that city. after visit to DR..
Kirk
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-12-29
Strip ON MONTANA ROADS
ment Made on = Tennis
Court

A schene for improving the roads
OF the state by sprinkling them with
strip which is refuse In the
manufacture of granulated sugar from
sugar beets will be submitted to the
good roads convention and Is being
widely discussed in this section. writes
q Billings correspondent OF the Los
Angeles Times.
The idea Of using refuse strip on
roads grew out of An experiment made
by one of the tennis clubs here. When
the court VEG laid out the dust caused
considerable annoyance, also the fact
that with every rain the soil was
picked up by the shoes Of the tennis
players.
In looking about for . cheap binder
one member suggested refuse strip.
It answered the purpose admirably.
When mixed with salt and poured over
the ground to depth Of several
inches the ground was rendered I'M
pervious to water and the dust was
entirely eliminated. 1t worked WRIT
ally as well without salt
TT is believed that II the country
roads are properly graded. rolled and
copiously sprinkled with this refuse
strip they could be kept in fair con-
dltion with two such treatments .
year at . cost trifing when compared
with oil.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-12-29
EIdera New. Rrsvities.

Special to Times-Republ1can.
Eldora, Dec 29.-The Methodist
church people are planning to observe
what Is termed watch night" services
Wednesday evening, the meeting to
last from o'clock until midnight -
witnessing the old year out and the
new one in.
Fred Winchester, who had been here
for several days visiting old time
friends. left Sunday for his home in
Pittsburgh, Pa. Mr.. Winchester for
years resided in this city, his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs s. G. Winchester, beins
among the pioneer settlers Of this sec
ton Of Iowa.
Joseph Sweitzer Is home from bus
mess and pleasure visit to Cleveland.
o., and other eastern points.
The Rev. Mr.. Chilson, who with his
family. has been a missionary in Afrt-
ca, occupied the pulpit Of the Methodist
church Sunday evening. He is broth :
er of Mrs. H. w. Fannon, OF Eldora.
When the family leaves again for AZ
RIGA next April 1t is the intent Of Mr..
Chilson to take along an automobile,
which will probably be the first ma
chine Of that kind the natives Of that
country have ever seen.
H. p. BigeIow and wife. of Marshall
town, are spending several days with
Eldora relatives and friends.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-12-29
RAIN WEEK IN CENTRAL STATES
Rains Over Southern Territory: Fav-
orabIe Conditions in Middle Wet.

Washington. Dec. 2S.-- Generally fair
weather IS predicted for the next few
days east of the Rocky mountains and
over the southern plateau region.
Rains are expected in the southeastern
states and probably SHOWS in the
middle Atlantic and New England
states, upper Ohio valley and lower
lake region. The weekly forecast OF
the weather bureau says:
"A disturbance Of moderate inten-
sity central over Louisiana Sunday
morning will advance northeastward
and cause rains Monday in the south
eastern states and cloudy weather and
probably SHOWS Monday and Tuesday
In the middle Atlantic and New Eng
land states, the upper Ohio valley and
the lower lake region. With this ex-
cept!on the weather will be fair dur
ing the next several days in practically
all parts Of the county east OF the
Rocky mountains and over the south
ern plateau region. Abnormally low
pressure over Alaska and the Aleutian
the week on the Pacific coast.
The next disturbance to cross the
country will appear on the northern
Pacific coast Monday and Tuesday, at
tended by high winds and rains. and
cross the great central valleys about
Thursday and the eastern states Fri
day. This dill eur6 ance will. couse local
SHOWS in the northern states. Another
disturbance will reach the north Pa
cific coast about Thursday and prevail
over the middle west near the end OF
the week. This disturbance will be fol-
lowed by decidedly colder weather"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-12-29
ATTACK HoRsLEY's WILL.
Relatives Of Wealthy Fremont County
Man Claim Share Of Fortune.

Special to Times-Republican.
Council Bluffs. Dec. 2s.-Nephews
and neices Of the late John Hor.ley,
living in three or more different conti-
nents have attacked the will of Horsley
in which he directed that all of the
property, amounting to approximately
a quarter Of million dollars, be left
to his widow.
Horsley was one Of the most pictur-
esque characters the old world ever
sent to Iowa He came to Frepont
county from England with Tom King
and they were so poor that they did
any kind Of work to keep them alive.
Horsley, who died in Fremont county
at the age Of SO years, had never
learned to read or write, yet he was
shrewd enough 20 aInass fortune for
hts relatives in various lands to fight
over.
Both Horsley and King invested every
penny they could save, IN Fremont
county land. King died several years
ago worth 100000. Both men stood
by each other in the years Of their ad-
versity and thru the years Of wealth
which came to both The heirs who are
contesting Horsleys win on the ground
that he was incompetent to make a
will. live in Australia, England, France,
, South America and in a score OF states
In this country.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-12-29
Trying to Secure New r-;.A

Los Angeles. Dec. 29-Faimre Of the
district attorney and Judge Gavin
Craig. Of the superior court, to ex-
press the degree of murder Of Horace
Montague. travelling passenger agent OF
the Southern Pacific, is the technical
error by which the father of Ralph
Fariss, the youthful train robber, and
his attorney hope to invalidate the
sentence Of death imposed on him last
Saturday.
Because the district attorney is said
TO have omitted this point in his infor-
nation and because the judge is said
to have neglected to have stated 1t In
imposing the death sentence, the father
and the attorney hope to secure a new
trial They planned to make the eff
fort when court convened today.
Should the trial be granted a new
plea of not guilty Will be entered, it
was said. In case success does not at
tend this effort the mercy Of Governor
johnson win be invoked. Fariss is un-
der sentence to hang within ninety
days.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-12-29
Hampton News in Brief.

special TO Times Repu bltcan.
Hampton. Dec 29.-The body of AL
yah. Gillett. Of Alexander. was brought
here for burial. He was one of the pion-
GERS OF the county, having come here
in 1857, and served about two years
In the army during the civil war. He
leaves a wife, two sons and q daughter
Until recently he was in the hardware
business. but sold out on account OF
poor health, and has been sick for the
last several weeks.
| c. NJ. Goodyear, who was at one time
in the lumber business here, is now In
Brazil looking after the interests Of q
large lumber concern
! Mrs. c. ]. Motifs body was brought
here from Marshalltown for burial in
the Hampton cemetery. Funeral serv-
| ices were conducted at the Baptis,
church, Of which she was a charter
member She lived for forty years OF
the old Mott homestead mile north
| Of this city and went to live with he1
daughter about fifteen years age
when the place was sold soon after the
death of her husband.
]. II. Holmes, who recently sold his
dray line expects to leave within the
next two weeks for farm nea,
Owatonna, MINI.
| Miss Sara Maynard, recently CT ths
Chronicle force, has gone to Mason City
! to work on the Globe Gazette in the ca =.
pacity Of reporter.
| A. L. Salisbury. who has been runnin G
the Mystic Register, has sold the paper
to the local Methodist minister. and vii
returr, to Hampton to reside.
| Fred Nanacolas has purchased the G
". Green farm south Of town for s13t
per acre
! The globes after long delay have
! arrived for the street lights ard ilavs
been installed. and our streets now have
| the appearance of the lar &c cities.
! The baby son Of DR.. e. ScantleburJ
died Christmas night after long sick
ness
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-12-29
TINKER BECOMES OUTLAW.
Will Manage Chicago Team Of chieaao
'loa0ue-6rown 70 g. Louis

WI" Manage Chicago Team Of Chicago
Lsasus-6rown to 81. Louis.
Chicago. Dec. 29.-Joseph Tinker.
former manager Of the Cincinnati Ma
uonal league ball club. and Mordecai
Brown. Cincinnati pitcher. today signed
three year contracts with the Federal
league. Tinker VIII manage the Chica-
go club and Brown will manage the St.
Louis club
George Stoval, formerly OF Cleveland
and last year manager of the st. Louis
American league club signed to man
age the Kansas City club OF the Federal
league next year. Larry Schlafley,
with the Jersey City club. of the Inter-
national league. will manage the Buffa-
10 club and William Phillips. former
Cincinnati player, but out of baseball
Tor a number Of years, will go TO In
d1anapoas as manager. The franchise
recently voted Cleveland was forfeited
and awarded to Toronto. Canada.
1t was announced that each Federal
league club would contain at least five
players who appeared last year either
with the National or American leagues,
The full roster of the players 1t was
said, would be announced within a few
days. Well advertised players from
these leagues have been chosen to man
age the Toronto. Baltimore and Pitts
burgh clubs
The amount any player Is to receive
from the new league was not made
public by James a. Gilmore, president
Of the Federals.