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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-09-29
.DANV|LLE STIRRED
BY Gypsy SMITH
Mission in Progress for Past Two
Weeks Will Come to Close
Tonight.
Especial to The Times-Dispatch. I

lSpeclal TO The Times Dispatch
Danville. Va. September 2S-The
Gypsy Smith Mission. which has been
In progress here for the past two
weeks, will come to close tomorrow
night. when the evangelist will give a
lecture upon his life, From the Gypsy
Tent in England to the Pulpit" Tickets
were placed on sale during the early
part OF the week, and in two days
$500 have been sold--the full seating
capacity of the Ridge Street Taber.
nacle
The revival has stirred Danville as
has no other since the days of sam
every day during the past two weeks.
and every night the big auditorium
mas been completely filled. and in many
cases people have been turned away.
small congregations. but they gradual
~ grew, until the latter part of this
week the building was nearly full.
have been simple. He is Il remarkably
earnest speaker with an almost UNI
canny knowledge of human nature
was born near Cambridge England,
ana lived for seventeen years In his
fathers gypsy camp. After his con-
version he abandoned his out of door
power among them. He H has Preached ,eae
on hve continents and all over Amer
ica. This Is his first visit to Virginia
He will. after taking a short rest, go
to Birmingham. Ala, for n series Of
meetings. and later will go to Charles
ton, w. Va.
packed tabernacle: An overflow meet
ing was held in Main Street Methodist
Church at which the evangelists son,
the Key kew, Albany Smith, Of Chester Pa;
women were held this afternoon, and
were largely attended.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-09-29
POLICE BAFFLED BY
BIG STREET ROBBERY

around which there is nobby salt ana
pepper tic
Not much is known by the police
about his clothes. but from reiIabie
sources 1t Is learned that he wore n
pair OF trousers. Il coat, n waistcoat-
hiShbrow for vest-and a pair or low
cut shoes which were shined week
ago yesterda: on Main Street not FAR
from the corner of Fifteenth, by a
colorcd boy yet unidentified. who lives
on the north side or Baker Street
Animal Fats and OILS" is not a ped-
time story Tor children. 1t deals with
this business OF refining oil. There is
no copy In the State Library TO be cX
amined by detectives in the hope OF
finding a clue. Old men on the police
force admitted last night that the rob-
berry was batting. They have nothing
on which to work They believe. how
ever. that The thief Will be npprchend-
ed-highbrow again for graboed-and
they base this prediction on the GER
tainty that he will pawn animal Fats
and OILS" for a chunk or beef
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-09-29
WOUNDED LEG AMrurArED.
Operation on Mrs. Bowman In Effort
to Mnrd orr Lockiaw.

Operati0n on MIN. bowman In Effort
to Ward Off Lockjaw.
Harrisonburg, Va. September 2s.-In
an effort to save her life. surgeons at
Rockingham Memorial Hospital yes
terday amputated the left leg OF Mrs.
Charles Bowman. of Flat Rock Church.
Shenandoah County. Mrs. Bowman was
brought to the hospital last Saturday
with her knee-cap shot off and the
knee Joint shattered. rs result of
the accidental discharge of a shotgun
in the hands of her husband at their
home. five miles north of Timberville
Thursday evening of last week.
Mrs, Bowman was in grave danger
of lockJaw when she was brought to
Harrisonburg by DIR. A. c. Biller Of
Forestville. and Dr. w. E. Fahrney, of
Timbcrville, but II was hoped to ward
off tetanic affection without ampu-
tation. Her condition became more
serious. however. than was at first
anticipated; and the leg was taken off
several inches above the knee.
The patient. who is only twenty
years old. rallied after the operation
and her condition was satisfactory last
night. She has a child only n few
months old. which she was holding in
her arms when the gun. which her
husband was cleaning. went off.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-09-29
Thief Steals Animal Fats and
Oils" Without Leaving
Single Clue.

If you should happen to see man
weighing 100 pounds strolilng sus-
piciously In your direction with book
under his arm, don't run away from
him on the assunption-or theory
that he is 4 book agent. stand right
still and let him approach. Or. bet
ten. smile ard look simple. Then. when
he ainblcs along pull out your spec
tacles. adjust them on your nose ana
glance quickly at the title OF the book
aforesaid. If he looks at you as II
he believes you were born yesterday.
smile again and say: "Oh. my, but ign /
that n beautiful book" Then. when
he slips It from under his coat. look
carefully at the title. II may be- Ami
NAL Fats and OILS" In that case nab
him: seize him by the throat, punch
him once in the eye, and holler Muir
der" for he's thief BY so doing you
will Erently oblige the police.
For II Is written upon the daily bull
letin that this same man. Weighing 100
pounds stole that piece or literature
from an express wagon at Seventeenth
and Grace Streets. II was stolen by =
man who hangs around the First Mar
ket. He has dark eyes. dark mus
tache, with few touches OF gray at
the point where the mustachc turns
upward He has two eyes. 4 nose ana
mouth that denotes strength
strength enough 10 lift n book from an
express wagon. There are Few
wrinkles OF his Drow: his skin Is clear
and rudy. incllning at times to he red
when he takes to strong drink. HIS
chin is y regular chin. His hair Is
thick and dark; II is parted on the left
side and is plastered down. whiriing
him around. you VIII find that his neck
a.. rl,I %, .nr1
IT Is q long neck, and IT Is partly coE-
cealed by n high standing collar,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-09-29
MAYORS TO MEET IN ROANOKE.
Convention of League of Virginia NIu-
nIcipnlitieS to he Held OctnI,er II.

Roanoke va. September 2S.--Roa-
noke will be the Mecca of a hundred
Mayors and other city officers and as
cities and towns on October II and Is.
This Will he In connection with the
annual convention OF the League of
issued by the Roanoke Chamber of
Commerce. The business men also will
be interested in several topics to come
before the league, particularly the
Commission plan" of city government
and legislation necessary for its opera
ton In Virginia cities Replies to the
chambers invitation indicate II strong
interest in both propositions
Secretary Shafer has arranged for n
street car ride for. the delegates over
Spring and a trip up Mill Mountain
incline. Arrangements for halls for
the two meetings arc we'll In hand.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-09-29
Short News Stories From All Over Virginia

AIr. Shafer, who retires from the sec
retaryship this week. will continue to
work with Mayor c. r.. Moomaw and
the chambers new secretary. John
wood. In caring for details OF the
meetings.
The program will be ready in a few
DAYS, and as soon as data about II is
III hand and the local arrangements are
com pieted a letter giving details will
ne sent to the commercial organiza :
TONS Mayors and others Interested.
The program Is being prepared hy
Acting President Sergeant. who sue
ceeded to the duties of president
through the death OF Judge John w.
woods. of Roanoke. and Secretary l.. C.
brlnson, or Portsmouth. 1t Is planned
mission plan and other civic subjects
or more especial interest to the bust
other day to the more or less routine
municipal topics of interest TO city OH
GERS. thus allowing the latter day for
conference. ''t'
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-09-29
For nENEF1r OF NORFOLK.
McCOlgin Would Sepnrntc NJ e w
ErOm mnsylvnnIn RaiIrond.

McC0IGfn Would Separate n. .S w.
From PENNSYLVANIA Railroad.
Norfolk. Va, September 2S.-"Sep-
arate the Norfolk and Western Rail
and it Will really be Norfolk rail
This Is the gist of statement is
sued yesterday by Secretary McColgin,
or the Chamber of Commerce, who has
gone into little family history OF
railroad ownership. stock holdings and
the like. and thrown out some sugges-
steamship railroad combination to win
ocean business.
MIR. McColgin states that the Penn
sYlvania is plainly violating the Sher-
man antitrust law, but that unless the
people or Norfolk rise up and appeal
70 the Federal Department of Justice
little good Will result, because tho
Ipepartment OF Justice already has it's
hands, full of railroad prosecutions
he Snid that the management of the
Norfo1k and Western is ambitious and
anxious to do things for Norfolk, and
mas gone rs FAR as 1T can under present
limited conditions, and shows that the
road is ruled from Broad Street PhiIa-
delphia. and not at Roanoke, where
ana western are located
lie points out that tho Baltimore and
Ohio. which was recently under tho
domination of the Pennsylvania, was
divo(ced from the Pcnnsy by Federal
ACTION, and that the Baltimore and
ohio, which was formerly working in
the interests OF the Pennsylvania, is
now working to build up Baltimore. n
thing, Mr.. McColgin says that the Nor
if it is cut off from the philadelphia
management,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-09-29
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. pAY.y
Third Sunday In October Set Apnrt h,
Charlottesville MiniaferS

Charlottesville. Va, September Is
Pastors OF churches of Chariottesyille
have united in setting apart the third
Sunday In October as "Everybody-at-
Church Day"
1t is proposed that a concerted effort
shall be made. each church adopting
ITS own method, to. secure on that day
at one OF the services the presence of
every person in the city who is not
either too feeble or too young to at
IT is desired that each person shall
attend the church of which he Ia -
member or with which he Is affiliated.
The object of this effort is to rally.
posts. of duty and interest all the citi-
zens in the privilege of public worship.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-09-29
MAsoNs ELECT OFFICERS.
September Convention OF Arvonin
Royal Arch Chapter.

Especial to The Times Dispatch
Arvona, Va. September 2S.-At the
September convocation the Arvona
Royal Arch Chapter of Masons elect
ed the following officers: high priest,
w r. Root; king. DR.. Perkins Glover:
scribe. John w. Pierce: principal So
journer. Ralph C. Root: captain Of the
host. IL. NJ DuNal; royal arch captain,
Albert ]. Terrell; treasurer, Rev. Plum
mer +. Jones: secretary, Morris r.
Jones: master of the FIRST vail. Luther
Lightfoot: master of the second vail.
w. a. Carr; master of the third vail,
w T. Norman. The degree OF mark
master was given to Mr.. Cook. OF Flu
wanna County. After the election and
the degrees supper Of old Virginia
ham and hot coffee was served
The chapter reports forty-eight
members enrolled since the beginning
OF the chapter. four years ago. forty.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-09-29
DISAPPOINTED sUrron.

Writes Clerk OF Courts Relative to
.Marringe License Issued Finncc.
ell s. Greenaway clerk OF courts, has
received an interesting letter from n
man outside OF the State. The writer
tive to marriage license which was
issued several days ago to n Young
man ana woman who were afterwards
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-09-29
The Weather.

Force Virginia -IncreasinE
cIoudincss Monday, followed by rain
In west portion; slightly warmer;
Tuesday local rains, light to moderate
S0uthenst nnd south winds.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-09-29
married in this city.
At the end tho

married in this city AT the end tho
My reason for asking questions
stated above is as follows: L am en-
gagged to the girl, so l want to know
II she has been married and what
has occurred Please let me know, so
can make other arrangements."
Judge Barley requested Clerk Green
away to. give the disappointed suitor
the full facts in the case. with the hope
that he would be able to mako "other
arrangements"
The Brinkley argus., 1913-01-31
Sticking to a Friend.

That friend who has stood staunch is the friend for me. 1 mean the fellow who, when the road was muddy and the load was heavy, reached out his hand and gave me a lift and helped me back on to firm ground. l mean the fellow who came around when the wolf was sit ting in my front yard ' the fel- low who smiled and said that he had a few dollars which would do me more good than they would him. mean the one who when evil tongues were spread ing the poison and false reports, were sapping my reputation and my business, who stood forth and said he did not believe them and could lick the man who said they were so. That's the friend 1 mean, not the one who rode with me when pros perlty began to moan around forsook me for fairer fields. Bert Wal ker, in the Missourian.
The Brinkley argus., 1913-01-31

The one topic of conversation in nearly all circles in Brinkley during the past month has been the license question.
 A petition with the names of nearly 90 per cent of the white citizenship and a safe majority of all of the colored citizens |of Brin kl ley prayin g that Judge Halloway refuse to issue license in Brinkley was pre- sented to the court in Clarendon December 18th.
 A great throng of Brinkley cit izens were there on that day and on each succeeding day that the case has been set for trial since that time, great crowds of rep resentative citizens have been there to show their colors and take a stand against the open saloon.
 Every teacher in the Brinkley public school, the pastors of the various churches, merchants, doctors, mechanics, b a n k CTS, wives, daughters and mothers, gave evidence of their desire to prevent the opening of the H. censed saloon, by their presence in Clarendon by scores and hun dreds, while on the other hand those who were there to contend for the granting of saloon license and who were not paid for their service, could have been counted on the fingers of one hand. This merely goes to show the real sentiment of our citizens.
 The serious illness of Judge
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Card Of Thanks
Fire Station 8.

We take this method of thank : ing our many friends1n Brlnkley who were so kind t9 Us in our long and severe slckness, We did not WanN foy' atvtning; there was good Svnaritan fwlth us every day. We we've thinking of selling ogf hntc@t stand the idea of Ie5iag sEa gs3i people Especially doEws thaaS the pastors of thef three churches who sat al hsnA-oy Us and administered to our every want as careful as if we were their own fatler and mother thus nursi x u, oacx tx life.
 W. F. For, ess and wife.
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intelligent these horses are. They have drills in the streets by leaving each truck, hose wag- ons, etc., about one block apart, then they take each horse 2 or 3 blocks away and turn them loose, and they at once gallop to their respective wagons, never making a mistake. It is said that this city has one of the most perfectly equipped fire depart ments in the United States.
 We'll, there isn't much to write that would possibly interest you, dear readers.
 I shall probably leave in a few weeks to visit other points of Oklahoma, and 1 hope in a few months to have the pleasure ot seeing again my old friends their.
 With best wishes to all and love and regards to the ARGUS family, l remain,
 Very respectfully yoursN /
 WYE KOSHER,
 Oklahoma City, Okla.
 Eiro Ctotiop S
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NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that a bill will be presented to the Gen. eral Assembly of the State of Arkansas at it's session of 1913, for an act to be entitled. An Act to Create the Little Rock and Memphis Highway District. :"
 The purpose of the act will be to provide ways. and means to construct the highway through the counties of Pulaski, Lonoke. Prairie, Monroe, St. Francis and Crittendon, and said bill proposes that lands lying adjacent to said highway and benefited thereby, will be taxed for the con- stluction of same.
 A J. 0. RUSH.
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THE COMMON RUMoRs.

Practically every day since January 1st the common rumor has been that Judge Halloway was going to issue license to- morrow. The Whiskeyites have fooled the boys" now for near ly 30 days, giving it out daily that THEY KNEW that license was going to be granted, etc., and that the booze pariors" would be opened tomorrow, :" etc. While these rumors have been rather 'tantalizing" to the temperance people, they have, in the main, kept quiet and hoped for the best. They KNOW they have WON the fight and they have faith in right prevailing. The men who have charge of the fight have, from the first, deter
 
 mined to fight until the end. Should the decision be against them they intend to appeal to the supreme court if necessary. The fight they have made has been the finest, most thorough and accurate in every detail, and they have no fear of winning should appeal be necessary.
 5ut, the temperance people have faith in Judge HaIloway giving a fair show and conse- quently winning the decision.
 So far, a fine spirit has pre- vailed and there has been but little, if any, of tie f usual otter personalities.
The Brinkley argus., 1913-01-31
Another Letter From
 Oklahoma.
Oklahoma City, Okla.
 Jan. 23rd, 1913.

DEAR ARGUS:
 After having received so many kind letters and cards from num- ercus friends who are asking for another letter, will try to ans wer the best l can.
 Perhaps each of you do not realize how 1 appreciate your kindness, and there will always hea warm spot in my heart for dear old Brinkley' my ain countrie" as the bonny Scots are won't to say.
 We are enjoying very pretty weather out here, tho, since Chnstmas have experienced some Of the coldeSt weather l ever saw. 1 have renewed very peasant friendships with a num- Der Of former Brinkley people who have migrated to this state, and It seems good to converse With some one who knows who know"
 lattended the graduating ex- erclseS of one hundred and sev- enty tour young people who have Just graduated from the primary schools and are HOW entering the nigh school, and l met many of lne teachers and students of the nigh school, they are such warm hearted aud sociable people and nave such Way of making ore reel anything but d stranger
 A word about the Fire Depart meht of this beautiful city. mere are nine stations and e ch ol them are equipped with every 'nihg for the convenience of 'nese brave ii ( fl 3nters. l have Oeen to Station a mary times where Roland is empIo, ed. In 'niS station they have six of the 'aost beautifpl horses that co~sld De iound anN where, and it Is 'erlalnly won. ,erftl t. SC i.on
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Stockholders Meeting.

The stockholders of the Brinkley Car Works & Mfg. Co.,, will hold their annual meeting. in their office. Brinkley, Arksa February 18th. 1913, at 2 o'elockp. m. for the purpose of ekcting a board of directors yfpr the ensuing year, and fopithS trabsaction of such other< business as may properly comefbefore said meet ing.
 WILLIAM BLACK. Pres. January 9th, 1913.A
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A Social.

On Friday evening, Jan. 24th, Mrs. Jno. M. Smith entertained a number of young people in honor of Miss Lena W arren, of Paragould, and <Mr Herbert Dublar, of Leslie.
 Various games Wsre played and at a late aour tA.e guests as- sembled in the dining room, where dainty refreshments were served. All report a delightful evening.
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Valentine Social

The s. I, A. will give a yalen- tine Social at the High School Auditorium. Ayshort program will be rendered lana refresh ments servedV "A fses will offer ing will ba taFan fog the benefit of the school fibsarylA
 Every paEronN and Friend of the school %e mos4 cordially in- vited. v
 Febru4ry llf1. F)l3.
 s. I A.
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horn.ly flint.

When making garments for bazar, roll the scraps that are left from the material into a neat little bundle and fasten this to the gar ment with q few stitches. The pieces will be appreciated by the one who buys in case patching or mending is needed later
The Brinkley argus., 1913-01-31

It Was another busy day in Tgelown Saturday when, after Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Wilson Sharp had brought pro- |nedings, Justice R. M. Tender son fined Dad Petty (col.) in |eYeral cases footing up $l, ,0OO Entotal fines and four months in ''FA
 IS. C. WebtEr, whose piacc was also raided, was arraigned, pleaded guilty and was given a |;lOO fine with the costs. Dad Petty's (col.) case had
 been continued until Satur- day in order to give him time to
The Brinkley argus., 1913-01-31
THE LICENSE SITUATION
No License Yet, Tho Persistent Rumor is That Judge Will Issue License---The Temperance People Confident of Victory in Higher Courtsif
 Appeal Becomes Necessary.

Holloway has thus far prevented the final hearing of the case. It has been set for today and to- morrow, tho news has come that Judge Holloway has suffered a relapse and is seriously i'll, which may cause a further delay.
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ldleaeas again in Good Odor.
 It is now leelared that the idle are not necessarily lazy. and that hustling conversation does3 not necessarily prove one is making good among the busy bees.
The Brinkley argus., 1913-01-31
nocoeophv.

The friendly deg which seems 10 have bone in it's throat' may De keeping somethin hydrophobias Tn fact-flom you. First aid should al ways be administeres with the tongs. Chicago Record Herald.
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BRINKLEY JEWELRY co.
BUSY DAY IN TIGERT0WN
aa Petty (Col Gets $lOOO in Fines and Four Months in Jail s. (. Webb Pleads Guilty and Takes $lOO Fine.

find a lawyer, as Attorneys Greenlee and Bogle of this city both refused to take the tigers case" "a credit and honor to ouf attorneys. Dad is the negro who has been running a tiger out near the Public School and whose patrons have been many, evan whita as well -hleels f the names are correctly reported.
 Prosecuting Attorney Sharp says that the "TigertoWn" must have a clean up and if this start is an omen, it is looking just that way.
The Brinkley argus., 1913-01-31

Take your spectacle and eye glass repairing to Whl. lStuckler the resident opticlan and get them repaired while you wait. Satisfaction gHafanteee.
The Brinkley argus., 1913-01-31
E,at Not for Help.

What did you do vhenl he kissed .oa-holler for help?" No; 1 hol- cred for witnesses "-Cleveland Plain jes.,0r-
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|Can U [ In2 This?

guarantee doesn't amount to any thing UNLESS those behind it amount
 to something. q We came to Brinkley, have spent a bunch of money here and this shows our faith in Brhkley. We are here flor s3od" and IF, when you are buying 7Watch, piece of fine jewelry, djamonf or having your eyes fitted wh perfect scientifi- flor good, our poAtive money-back
 guarantee v'll amount to something.