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The Sentinel=record., 1914-01-23
HURST ON TRIAL.

Little Rock, Ark, Jan. 22.-W. w Hurst, who was president of the Val ley Savings Bank of Argenta. when it was declared insolyent, was placed on trial in circuit court today on the first of seven indictments that have been returned against him. In the present case he is charged with ac- cepting deposits after he knew the bank to be insolvent.
 An accountant who audited the banks books, testified that liabili- ties had been listed as assets, that large overdrafts had been permitted and that of s153,936.4 worth of pa per listed as assets, $81,16763 was practically worthless.
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Arlington Hotel and Baths ON U vAroN AMERICAN
AMERICAN PLAN

Every modern convenience for ina comfort and pleasure of the highest t,r. of resort patronage. Beautiful lobhv parlors writing room and new Sun Par. Tor and Rest Room overlooking Reserva. ton Park Every hall of each floor cor. nected 10 the Mountain Park by stee, bridges. $50, 100000 expended the nas, summer in completely rebuilding and ro. furnishing the Bath House; installing every modern facility for the most per. feet administering of the mineral waters including complete Hydrotherapeuuc svs. tenn and automatic heating and venti. lating. Private elevator service from each floor to the baths used exclusively for the bathers,
 Rates s4.oo per day and up; s2too Der week and up.
 A. c. GAINES. President.
 JOE w. CORRINGTON, Manager
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Number of Deaths in All Sections
 Prove Exceptionally Small,

New York, Jan. 22.-iAn official re port giving the casualties and dam age caused by the eruption, earth quake and tidal waves of last week on the Japanese island of Sakura and in the town of Ka2oshima was re ceivod today by the Japanese con. sul-general here, The report says:
 "On Sakura nine villages compos. ed of $40 houses, were destroyed, out of the total of eighteen villages on the island The number of deaths among the population probably will prove unexpectedly small. In Kago shima the deaths were eighteen
The Sentinel=record., 1914-01-23
GET IT AT HALLS.
DENIES EMOTIONS.

Boston, Jan. 22.-Quincy A. Shaw president of the Calumet and Hecla Mining Company, tonight made pub lie a telegram from the company $ general manager at Houghton, Mi ,h. denying taht the strikers at the cop per mines were being evicted. The message, in part read:
 We have served notices to va cate and a very few have vacated, but no one has been evicted."
The Sentinel=record., 1914-01-23
DRY GOODS STORE FAILS.

Memphis, Jan. PA voluntary pc tition in bankruptcy was filed iii United States district court today py the Joseph Rosenfield Company, re tail dry goods dealers of this city In the petition the liabilities of the firm are stated to be approximately $61,- GOO and assets $59, ,0O0. A. A. Horns. by, referee in bankruptcy was ap- pointed receiver
The Sentinel=record., 1914-01-23
Best Cough Medicine for Children.

Best Cough Medicine for Children.
 "I am very glad to say a few words in praise of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy" writes Mrs. Lida Dewey, Milwaukee, Wis. q have used it for years both for my children and my self and it never fails to relieve and cure a cough or cold. No family with children should be without it as it gives almost immediate relief in cases of croup" Chamberlain Cough Rem- edy is pleasant and safe to take, which is of great importance when a medicine must be given to young chil- dren. For sale by all dealers.
The Sentinel=record., 1914-01-23
MYERS & EDWARDS

Any parties desiring to let con. tracts in stone, concrete or brick please submit your plans to us before awarding your contracts. Am now stopping at Townsend Hotel. Will leave in a few days for Davenport, Okla, where you may reach me by mail. or submit your plans in brief to W. F. Myers, Gushing, Okla.
 R. D. EDWARDS.
The Sentinel=record., 1914-01-23
WASHINGTON MANOR SOLD.

London, Jan. 22.-Sulgraye Manor, Northamptonshire, ancestral home of the family of George Washington, to- day passed into the hands of the British committee for the celebra- ton Of the centenary of peace pc. tween Great Britain and the United States The price paid was sl2,00U.
The Sentinel=record., 1914-01-23

Je. J. w Wsetmoreland has taken
 the offices in the Arkansas National Bank building formerly occupied oy Dr. J. M Harrell, where he will De found for professional services. If
 For expert kodak finishing, Sorrells Drug Co k-3-ti
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chamberIain's couoh Remedy.

This remedy has no superior for coughs and colds It is pleasant to take. It contains no opium or other narcotic It always cures. For sale by all dealers.
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MT and Mrs. J. s, Luthy of Chi cago are stopping a. the Eastman. They registered yesterday and plan remaining several weeks.
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MT, and Mrs. F. G. Fox of Chicago were included among yesterdays ar rivals at the Eastman. They are in the Spa on pleasure bent and contem- plate remaining until late in Febru- ary.
The Sentinel=record., 1914-01-23

He will make your suit, do yous cleaning and pressing. 123 Central Phone 888, 10-7ti
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Let Sorrells Drug Co. look after your kodak finishing. 63-tf
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Personals

Dr. Walter McClain has returned from Rochester, Minn., where he has been attending the Mayo clinic.
 Hon. T. J. Lewis of Clarksville is in the city for brief visit with friends.
 Miss Louise Lanier has returned from a visit to friends in Pine Bluff.
 L. Garrett of the Little Rock and Hot Springs Interurban Railroad Co, is in the city on business.
 c. D. Wilder, treasurer of the But tericll Publishing Company of New York City, is here on a visit to Col. J. M. Henderson.
 Miss Hazel Going of Harrisburg is here on a visit to Miss Katherine Hart.
 Mrs. w. D. Scudmore of Flora, H.. is a guest at the Arlington. She reg istered yesterday and plans making a stay of three or four weeks dura- tion.
 T. E. Hanp of Ardmore, Okla, is stopping at the Arlington. 0. K Book of Los Angeles, Cal. registered at the Arlington yester- day He is in the Spa for substan- tial stay, not counting upon return ing home until mid-February and possibly not until March l. F. x. Diebold of Philadelphia, Pa was prominently included among yesterdays arrivals at the Arlington He contemplates being joined by sev- eral friends within the next few days. MT. Diebold is an extensive lumber operator.
 MT and Mrs. J. T. Lutes of Birwa- blk, Minn, are guests at the Arling ton They registered yesterday and intend making a protracted visit.
 Baxter Shumwell, who divides his time between Birmingham, Ala. and North Carolina, is back at the Arl- ington. He joined his brother, D. Shumwell, yesterday after being summoned South on business affairs, and anticipates making an extended visit.
 E. L. Tobias of Oklahoma City, Okla, registered at the Arlington yesterday. He counts upon remain ing three or four weeks.
 William H. Rider of Baltimore, Md, is among the early arrivals at the Eastman. He intends making an extended stay.
 Dr c. K Craig of Lima, Ohio, is registered at the Eastman He has number of friends among Hot Springs medical colony and plans paying d substantial visit.
 Dr. and Mrs, H. w. Bond of St Louis registered at the Eastman yes terday. They anticipate making an extended visit.
 MT, and Mrs. F. G. Fox of Chicago were included among yesterdays ar rivals at the Eastman. They are in the Spa on pleasure bent and contem- plate remaining until late in Febru- ary.
The Sentinel=record., 1914-01-23

Dr. and Mrs H. w. Bond of St. Louis registered at the Eastman yes terday They anticipate making an extended visit
The Sentinel=record., 1914-01-23

LET KIRK BE YOUR TAILOR.
The Sentinel=record., 1914-01-23
JAPANESE EARTHQUAKE.

Fire insurance. wootton X Rec aOr.
The Sentinel=record., 1914-01-23

F.. X. Diebold of Philadelphia, Pa, was prominently included among yesterdays arrivals at the Arlington. He contemplates being joined by seY- eral friends within the next few days. MT. Diebold is an extensive lumber operator.
The Sentinel=record., 1914-01-23

Dr c. K. Craig of Lima, Ohio is registered at the Eastman He has number of friends among Hot Springs medical colony and plans paying d substantial visit.
The Sentinel=record., 1914-01-23

Mrs. w. D. Scudmore of Flora, III. is a guest at the Arlington. She reg istered yesterday and plans making stay of three or four weeks dura tion.
The Sentinel=record., 1914-01-23

E. l.. Tobias of Oklahoma City, Okla, registered at the Arlington yesterday. He counts upon remain ing three or four weeks.
 William H. Rider of Baltimore, Md, is among the early arrivals at the Eastman. He intends making an extended stay.
The Sentinel=record., 1914-01-23

Miss Hazel Going of Harrisburg is here on a visit to Miss Katherine Hart.
The Sentinel=record., 1914-01-23

MT. and Mrs. J. T. Lutes of Birwa- blk, Minn,, are guests at the Arling- ton. They registered yesterday and intend making a protracted visit.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-15
WANT CHANGES IN
ELECTION LAWS

The committee Of the Fair Election
Society OF the Ninth Congressional
District, appointed to draft amend
ments to the election laws, met at
!MMurphy's Hotel yesterday afternoon.
buchanan. Delegate John ~ Chalkley,
Delegate y. 4. Lincoln. Senators j.
Powell Royal and j. +. Bullitt. The
society, which was organized about n
year ago is cntiIc ely nonpartisan. hav-
ing in its membership Democrats. Re
pubiicans and l'rosressiyes. Its pur-
pose Is to prevent fraud in elections
and TO punish fraud when perpetratrd.
The committee adopted resolutions
approving the following changes in
the state election laws:
bill 10 amend Section 3Sb3 OF the
Sode. offered by Messrs Chalkley and
Robertson at the last session. but not
passed. The section amended prohibit
bribery of voters at elections. and the
amendment IL to make it clear that
either the hriber or the person bribed
can be made to give evidence against
BIO immune from punishment.
Judges md Clerks.
code OH rh 10 n'hEnd Section g Of the
vides for appointment OF electoral
boards and OF judges and clerks Of
siecti9ns. The amendment allows tho
majority and minority parties TO
recommend three candidates for the
electoral board each. and 10 require
ne judge TO appoint the board from
good cause be shown against them.
Two TO DO chosen from the ma jorit;,
ana one from thu minority party; and
mat inc TWO leading parties shall have
tho right To recommend candidates.
for JUDGES and clerks Of election ond
mat they shall be appointed from
those so recommended, the majority
party IL have two Judges and one
clerk, and the minority one Judge ana
one clerk. This was proposed by AIR.
Challtley at the last session. but failed
OF passage.
On bill 10 MAKO II a misdcmeanor
70 give, lend advance or furnish money,
In the payment of the poll tax of an
yided. but It possed BY a majority
Use of Money.
The. committee also recommends
a az no en- to Sections L, and Of
amendments make II mlsdcmeanor 60
pay money TO another for the purpose
Sue Gc.'' mi some so 9tner person to In
the prosecutions in the Ninth District
Tor Illegal voting the defense was fre-
, gnentiY made on tho ground that
maihd hTia 10 voter had not been
tor ms DAYS work in bchalf Of a can
ai4atc. making IL for tho jury 10 de-
OF his work 80 WV
Inc amendment makes II q crime m
pay mpncy 10 another TO work for n
a. !-''N'' SNeIi IL the money is a bona
iids payment for his work, and not io
ulnuchcc his vote The amendment
seeks 70 make more clear the purposes
TOT "iiicn candidate or his friends
may IeEitimatoiy spend money. tho
/ intent being to allow money tn ho
use" 10 educate and influence voters
| ny arsumcnt, advertisement, circulars
pune speaking and in every other
reg .ti'natc way. Some mombers OF the
! Whole election laws should be redraft-
/ ga, and made to conform to more nd
nahced statutes adopted by some OF the
pther states. but the majority was OF
opinion that In view OF the amount OF
WORK before the present Legislature
/ oohty mo above changes should be at
tempted at this time
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size tina, is not using Richmond none.

size that is not using Richmond money
now.
The proposition to make Washing
ton 9uc OF tho regional reserve cen
tres will. ! hardly think. be donc. for
the reason that Washing ton is not a
great social and political centre, and
many very wealthy people have their
tunus on deposit in Washington banks.
Richmond would 10 The channel
through which This money might be-
Induced 10 come south. by making
Washington u branch of tho bank a.
Richnond: and practically Tho only
need OF bank In Washington Is Il
blnnch Institution through which The
governments transactions can be
handled eNpcuitiously.
The business citations and trend OF
traffic and commerce III tins country
are of nifty years staining, and have
been built up through common in
;erest. These banks ought to TO Cd
tablishcd with Que regard to tho COM
mcrcial relations now III existence. and
the bill SO PROVIDES. III, junction OF
The regional bank is more than mere
depot for collecting nno delivering cur
rency TO its member banks; one of ITS
fundamental features is TO supply to
it's members currency In times OF
stress through commercial rediAcvuilts
from The section that II may serve
These will Oo more Gquitably diStri-
buted u that bank is located so as TO
conform 10 the natural trend or busi-
ness. and II would then not be neces-
sary TO MAKE Investigations into tho
standing OF these rediscounts. as they
would 5e hnown.
Create No New Money.
You must remember that these
regional banks do not create any new
money, but are the mere channels
through which the money already In
exist is put into circulation. II
therefore follows that the best inter-
est OF the section Will DC served by
locating this bank q money centric
that Is already distributing It's sur
plus in loans and Investments in the
territory contributory to the regional
banks
AS expressed o-day ut the confer
cncc at Columbia. there is unanimity
Of opinion as TO the region that should
DO grouped together and in no city
IN this region will all Interests be as
well served as in the selection Of
Richmond,
III Washington should receive con-
sderation AT the hands OF the commit
tee tdespitc its nouCommercial atrnos-
pherc). its political situation would. in
my Judgment eliminate from It's being
selected rs the bank To handle the af-
fairs OF the Southern Safes. The whole
atmosphere of Washington Is pollti-
cal, and ii is very hard to imagine that
a bank could he established there
which would be entirely free from po-
htical influences. with changing ad-
ministrations. II would be unusually
unfortunate TO have such bunk tho
dominating feature from n financial
standpoint In section of the country
such as the Southeastern States. which
IS essentially Democratic; and IL loans
should be made because OF political In
iluehce rather than being based en-
tiely upon financial responsibility the
system would be weakened. while on
The other hand an administration NOT
altogether IN sympathy with the needs
"l the south might. through tho agency
OF this bank. be put in position where
II could dominate It's affairs financially.
socially and politically"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-15
Colonel II. G. Coule.

Especial TO The Tim es- Dispatch.1
Stntesville. y. c.. January 1I.-Col-
onel II. G. Cowles died ut his home here
to-day mt 2 o'clock, following n stroke
or paralysis early Monday morning
10 was q son OF the late Josiah Cowles
and was born at Hamptonsville. Yadkin
County. June II. 1912. He came to
statesvilie soon after the war and
served tho Western North Carolina
Railroad os agent. conductor and sec
rotary and treasurer, severng his CON
nection with the road In 1858. He was
appointed clerk OF the United States
Court for the Western District OF North
Carolina In 1872. and served here in
anls capacity until 1912. when this Of
hce was abolished, and he was appoint
cd deputy clerk, which place he held
until his death. He was prominent in
accumulated considerable proDerfv. 4
VIE and three children survive Tho
funeral Will be held tomorrow at 4
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-15
May BE FATALLY HURT
Passenger Train Hits Wagon of A. W
TMumphon. ilurlinG Him 10 Ground.

~ W. Thompson, twenty-fve years old n
coal dealer, oi Highland Park was thrown
from his wagon yesterday morning az II so
o'clock, when IL was struck by n north
pouno Seabchrd Air Line Railway passenger
AT second street. and probably fatally IN
1urcd. The police had no report of the ac :
c!dent. AT the Memorial Hospital Inst night
u was said that he was Unconscious ana un-
able 10 tell anything.
AS far as could be learned no ono witness
Cd the accident. Thompson probably did not
hear the warning whistle of the engine as
he was about 10 cross the tracks, and con :
unued on his way. The engine hit his
wagon. throwing him out, and he struck tho
ground heodforrmost.
DR.. Robert Whitehead. City Hospital am
bD!anCe surgeon, responded 70 n call ana
removed Thompson 20 the Memorial Though
he was unconscious. IL ut first
thought that his condition was serious
About o'cicci last night he becamo
worse and DR. J. s Horscy and DR. L.
~ TerrelI oecidcd 70 perfortn an crnerEencv
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RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT

VT A CALLED MEETING OF THE
boards Of directors OF the Citizens'
building and Loan Associations, No.
~ Incorporates Nc SerlGs ~ nc M1 ~, ed
held Jointly at their Office. in the city
Of Richmond, Va, on January :. 1914.
the following resolutions we're
Arthur wellesley Hargroye was
January IS, 1865. but spent most of
his life in tho city OF Richmond.
Academy and Richmond College. and
for many years was prominent In
business and social circles. For
about twenty years he was 2 mcnne me
dccessors, and during the latter part
OF his membership one OF their trus-
tees. He was noted for ,punctuallty
duty. industry and integrity in bust
ness. devotion to his family loyalty
and affection for his friends. geniality
with his asS0eiatesS' s ana d sismpai
ton towards all persons. He depart
ed this life on January. !, 1914. being
stricken onltc suddenly and unex-
pectedly while at his country home In
Therefore, be It resolved. FIRST.
That these associations have lost In
our departed brother one of their
most useful members and faithful
and efficient officers.
Second. That rs n last tribute to
him q suitable floral design be con-
tributed by these associations for his
obscquies. and the officers shall at
tend same in body.
Third, That copy OF these. reso.
lutions he forwarded to his bereaved
family rs an expression OF our heart
felt sympathy. and that others he
published in the newspapers of the
city of Richmond.
Fourth. That II page in the minute
book OF each of these associations
be. and the same hereby is dedica ed
: scribcd this testimonial to his worth
and our loss.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-15
DEATHS

FARLEY-Died. Wednesday. January
FARLEY. aged twcnty-seven years.
The funeral will take PLACE THIS
Thursday AFTERNOON at O'Clock
from the residence of hia father.
Thomas Farley, 22s North Thirty
second Street. Intcrmcnt In Oak
wood.
IIoOPER.-Dlcd. ut his residence. ITO
North Second Street: MIR, ALBERT
HOOPER, nephew OF the late Louis
Funeral SUNDAY at 1890 p. NJ
from the Ebenezer Baptist Church.
HANGER.-Died. Wednesday,. January
IA. 1914, at his daughters residence
Mrs' ]. T. Cardwell. 2505 East Clay
Street. JAMES T.. HANGER. aged
eirhty-six.
Staunton for burial.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-15
DEFAULT ON DEBT
|SPL-AN OF HUERTA

Washington. january H-Formal notice
from The city OF Mexico, through the Amerl-
can charge, to-day that the suspension OF
the payment of interest on the Mexican ma :
tonhi debt covers period OF six months
only. was not regarded here us conveying
much encouragement to holders OF Mexican
bonds state Department officials do not
doubt that If the revolution still is in pro-
gress at the end of SIX months there will be
another default.
Some administration officials believe Gen
GRAZ Huerta has deliberately held up these
interest payments TO force Intervention II
possible. In their view the provisional
President prefers to yield to the United
states government ntervcnor. and
thereby tnartyrize himself in the eyes OF tho
Mexican people rather than to surrender Tho
reins OF power 10 the rebels.
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ton In pressing this city's cause be-
Iore the organization committee to-
DAY. The North Carollnians will be on
npnd Today to lend their help. From
ernoi Ansel on y like mission.
On the eve of tho hearing last night
more than ever confident of Rich
mond,s chances for success. At reserve
oank headquarters In the American Ma :
IN the campaign work. Secretary Greg :
DRY left In the afternoon, with the
executive committee, but tho cor
rcspondencc and publicity work wny
carried on by tho Office force without
Interruptions
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Judge Reuben Murrell Page.

ISpecihI 20 The TInes- Dispa tchl
Bristol, Va, January l4-Juige Reu-
ben Murreil Page. aged seventy years
senior member OF the law firm OF Page.
at Abingdon. at 10 o'clock tonight. Ho
was the first county judge Of Wash
ington County following the recon-
struction era, and served ten years, be-
ginning In 1870. lie was n Confederate
cavalryman in the Civil War, cnterins.
as q member Of the washington County
Rifemen In 1861. He WINS severely.
wounded In battle near Newton. H,
Frederick County. He was grand
master OF Virginia Masons from 1851 to
1889
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-15
Mnsons Adopt New Code.

ISpecial TO The Times DIspatch.1
- Raleigh, n. c.. January i4.-In the
North Carolina Grand Lodge Of Ma.
sons o,day the new code was adopted
features nre the provision for the pay
inent OF the mileage OF delegates in at.
Lodge. and the requirement. for com
mittee on public business. composed OF
live past grand masters These are 10
meet eVery three months
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-15
Fire in Emnorin plnnt.

Especial TO The Times Dispatch.1
EihpoIia. Va, January 1i-At mid
night Monday there was fire at
the plant of the Emporia Sash and
Door Company. Tho volunteer fire com.
pany managed TO keep the flames con.
lined TO the building In which they
originated-n small storage-room nca,
the main building. The damage viii
amount TO q few hundred dollars
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-15

The funeral Of Harvey D. Hatcher.
who died on Tuesday afternoon, will
take place Mt IL o'clock to-day from
Park PLACE METHODIST Church. Inter-
ment VIII be In Hollywood Cemetery
Mr; Hatcher WAS president Of tho H.
ID. Hatcher Drug Company. He was
thirty eight years ola. He is survived
by his wife. Mrs. Minnie G.. Hatcher;
MS mother. Mrs. Maria Thomas Hatch
er: one sister, Mrs. Richard Russell
Gregory. and by four brothors-Vil-
liam Charles. Thomas Edward, George
Coz md RichilIeu Hatcher
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-15
Stuart VIII Attend Banquet.

sipocisl to The Times Dispatch
LyncliDurg Va, January 14-Cioverror-
Elect Henry c. Stuart has ndvised the COM
inittcc in charge that he hopes to attend the
banquet To be given here Saturday night by
local commercial bodies to Congressman
Carter Glass. President Wilson has gent his
regrets that a conflicting engagement will
prevent him from being here
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Mrs. Samuel G. Thomusan.
Especial 10 The Times Dispa tch

Especial 70 Tho Times. DIspatch.I
Montpeher. Va, January I4-Mrs
Samuel g. Thompson died here on
Monday of paralysis In the sixty-ninth
year OF her age, the interment taking
place yesterday In the cemetery at
Church of Our Saviour.
She is survived by her husband. four
sons-Ernest l.. Frederick w, Traver.
NJ; ana Victor Hand four daughters
Rosie j., Myra e. and Mrs Spingcor
Duggin and Mrs. James l.. Coates.
She had been a resident OF this
place her entire life