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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-18
FIRM VICTIM
ALLEGED SWlNDLER CAUGHT
BY POLICE OF CLEVELAND
Clnim OF Seward Trunk and Bag Co.
Leads TO UncOvery of Wholesale
Fraud Through Nail.

CLEVELAND. OHIO. Jan. l7.-Caim
Tor $500 OF the SewNd Trunk and
bag Co. Petersburg. led TO arrest Of
Martin 81. Bailey late today. uncover
Ing what police E,y IS an extensive
swindle.
Bailey Ia held for the Federal grand
jury charged with using the mails to
aeiraud: Postal authorities alleged
blanks. patterned after those OF some
or the largest stores in the country,
he was able TO get thousands OF dol
lars worth OF merchandise on credit.
These were in the name of the NJ NJ
Bailey Co. which. authori,Es say, con-
sisted of Bailey only. The arrest fol-
lowed complaints by firms that the
company" refused 10 pay for goods
delivered. Authorities say thew now
nave claims from other firms which
total $4,000. Detectives be<eve this
may climb 20 a quarter million.
PoSta! authorities charge the com
pany merely maintained an Office at
an address given on order blanks and
goods were cold by Bailey through n
leather store which he conducted un-
der a different name In different To-
cality. Search OF the store revealed
thousands of dollars worth of leather
goods and novelties.
When arrested. Bailey had lux
urious suite n a leadiE hotel. living
there with Miss Jacqueiine Larue. said
~ police to have been his .bookkeencr.
similar activities alleged in hail n
Dozen Dozen cities, during. last six Years.
f9a,ley was held In $4,000 bail. Miss
,harrue' held az material Witness. $4,000
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-18
Mexico HAMPERS WORK
OF SENATE COMMITTEE
Secret Sessions Planned as Means Of
Protecting Witnesses From
Below Rio Grandc.
SENATOR FALL ISSUES DENIAL
Investigators Are Given More Infor-
nation Relative to itobbcrics, Out
RACES and Expressions Inflicted
Upon American Citizens.
tBy Associated PreD.l

SAN ANTONIO, Jan. I7.-Mexico's
objections to Nexicans testifying be-
fore the Senate subcommittee inves-
t!gatinS Mexican affairs, and denial
by senator Fall on the stand that he
had heavy interests in Mexico. were
Developments today in connection with
the FAN committee hearings here.
hiexicoe objections Will result. 1t is
said. In an Increased number of Its
executive sessions The iinprobability
that any effort viii be made 10 compel
any Mexican TO testify was made clear
by the committee today, but MeXicans
Will be asked TO testify and In cases
can AFFORD viii be orered. MOST aesf'n u
today's testimony was taken In execu-
tive session. and at least one witness
was q Mexican.
Secret Ascnh at Hcarinsn.
mexican secret service agents have
the hearings began, and no. one ses-
sion has been held a, which the Next
can government was unrepresented,
announced, and was present merely as
n spectator. 1t Is known the Mexican
consul has counselled his nationals
Much Of the testimony a, the closed
session related TO rohberies. outrages
and expressions inflicted upon Amcri-
cans in Mexico especially in the south
ern and eastern part. Those testify
ing asked a secret hearing so that
they might return to their holdings
in Mexico.
Senator Fall. Denial.
Replying 20 charges by a Texas
ne"spaper that he had interests In
Mexico that prevent him from being
a dtsiDterested Investigator, Senator
FAN today went on tho witness stand
eetore the committee Investigating
holdings there are SIS, 900 of mining
stock acquired years ago
IN making his statement Senator
Fall said he was breaking a silence o..
s;sht years He explained he went TO
Mexico first In 1883, locating In Zaca
,ecaS. lie left the country in I90S.
a: AZ that time he gave up all his in
sstHSts there returning only 10 -ex-
sIcise the power OF attorney for his
partner, who died in financial straIts
l, was In. the adjustment Of that estate
t .hat ne found himself in possession OF
me 10000 worth OF nipina. stock. he
IeiI OF Arms Shipments.
=. Tho incident OF the recent recefn, h,,
Mssic9 or arms and ammunition also
vas given some attention BY the eorn.
,sn.tIee. There was placed before II in :
formation contained in n Nerican
,nawspaper or January 10. that eiEh.
zen carloads of arms and ammuni
.io!i mad reached Mexico from Pacifir
pppfIs. where II was disembarked. The
nni pinenl came from Japan and the
pap pape =, :: added. another that had been
v was '' rnn,,n t3r by Candidor Aguilar
or the shipmen. was given as s6n =, !,
chine guns. 5000 NIauser rides IN, ma :,
million cartridges 'iu -
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-18
Jury CONV|CTS HIM
OF KILLING WIFE
Brings in Verdict of Voluntary
Manslaughter After Hour
and Half.
TRIAL CONS U M ED WEEK
Williams Is Remanded to Jail.
Pending Furnishing Bond.
New Trial Asked For.
TRIAL CONS U M ED WEEK

Joseph Willlams was convicted by
jury OF voluntary mansiaughtcr and
given four years in the penitentiary
In Hastings Court Saturday afternoon.
Williams was on tria. for the murder
OF mis- vile last September. The Jury
Drought in verdict OF guilty AT $50
O'CLOCK, after II had been out for an
hour and dive minutes.
Attorney Louis WendenourE. for tho
defense. Immediately made q motion
TO set aside the verdict on the grounds
thai the. prosecution had not proven
the corpus dcIicti. irregularities in
choosing The JURY. and that the YER
aict WAS not IN accordance with the
evidence. BY mutual agreement All OF
the argument WAS u.spensed with and
the case sent TO the Jury immeuiate.y
arer the las, evidence was presented
yesterday.
IL demanded to Jail
Motion tor oaii ~as made by Attor-
hey Weh1enburs. who asked that II
be reduced 10 sS.5Uv. Instead OF 5000
as set formerly by the court. This
motion was refused. and Williams went
PACK 10 ja.l unti friends cou.d raise
the necessary amount.
AFTER consideration OF the motion to
set aside the verdict, Judge n. c,
Richardson agreed TO hear the argu-
Attorney Wendenburg. the hearing Of
me INC rHument was postponed until
the objection OF Attorney Harry ~
smith. Jr. who Is assisting the prose-
eution. Rebuttal testimony was Eivcn
0 of TIE x Rc c % sod ID
Virginia; Coroner J. ST. Whitfield, E.
W.. Irish and Mrs. G. ". Bebout and
II the dead woman.
Heard Angry Soicea
,es,imnng 'gw WAS , eroTEh' gu, In this
Louise Williams. the wife Of The pris-
oher. and Williams were close,ed in
Sne rear. room OF the home OF Mrs.
or Friday. September IL, three days
bSercre her death. and that Miss Be
Rhleh ne ed ans1s Seees and noises
Williams had been struck by her hus-
Or: Withheld testified tina, Mrs. VIII
brain. and that he had asked that a
p Tarran ,,t be Issued because OF his. sus.
eoneerninE the cause of death had been
Hood Apparently Healthy.
In answer to the testimony OF ex-
clot found on the brain was caused by
exam nation OF the blood OF the dead
woman tos .rase SYMPTOMS.
ing TO lead him to believe that Mrs
williams bloo' had been diseased. and
that her hloo was apparently healthy.
Trial Consumed Week.
Trial OF hc case started Monday
evening with the selection OF jury.
and the .hrst witness was placed on
the stand Tuesday morning at II
O'Clock Court was In session hearing
the evidence alone for twenty-seven
nn,l a half hours
Before leaving court Williams Kissed
his little golden-haired son. Pete"
sood-by. The Roy. who is not yet four
throughout the entire trial AS VIII
liams follow, q the oitic ais out on mis-
John Jnnes Of Newport News, broke
down and began to cry softly. Attor-
ney -ndc1turc declared last night
that williams would be able to furnish
bail ty Monday.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-18
BAR PONDEROUs ADDRESSES
PAN AMERICAN CONFERENCE
FAVORS LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Secretary Ginss Selected to Pre,ide
over Second Annual Financial
Conference.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 17-Live discus.
sion among delegates rather than pom
derous addresses will characterize tho
second Pan-American Fina n c 4 al
Conference This decision was made
at an organization meeting held today
and was regarded by the high officials
present as big step toward putting
ginger into the deliberations
The Ministers OF Finance were elect
ence and the chairman Of the various
dents.
Secretary Glaso was elected unani-
mously president Of the conference and
the following were chosen to preside
over the general sessions:
Dr.: Carlos Manuel Cespedes, minis
former Secretary OF the Treasury; Dr.
Ricardo Veclno, Minister of Finance,
Uruguay: DR.. Rafael ii. Elizaldc, Min
lister from Ecuador. and General Juan
II. ParedeS, chairman OF tho Honduras
delegation.
DR.. Fernando C. Fuchs, Minister Of
Finance. Peru. issued a statement to-
night expressing the opinion that the
question OF transportation was the
most important problem before the
conference. This applied. he said, to
as to the establishment OF regular and
adequate steamship lines. because
ships now are some times kept waiting
at ports for weeks to receive cargoes.
Citing what his country was doing
to devotion transportation, DIR. Fuchs
said Peru had set aside the tax on to-
ing to 100000 sofas annually ms SCI
curity for loan with which II Is pro-
posed TO build 1900 kilometers of
railroad.
The selection OF Dr. L s. Rowe, head
Of the State Department Latin Ameri-
can division, to be secretary-gcncral of
the conference, was affirmed.
The delegates Will visit Mount YER
non tomorrow morning.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-18
KRAMER FINDS MANY
DRY LAW TECHNICAL
PROBLEMS TO SOLVE
First Day of Con siifufionaI
Prohibition Difficult One
for Officials.
Try As,ociat.dprnss,

WASHINGTON. Jan. 17.-with tn.
appointment today OF the ten depart
enforcement. the governments ma
chlnery TO be created under the eiEh-
tcenth amendment TO the Constitution
was practically completed A few
state directors have not been named.
but their duties are being performed
by internal revenue officers.
prohibition Commissioner Kramer's
office had an inkling in It's nrst day Of
o5pe ration OF the multiplicity Of prob
lens 1t VIII have to face until the
public becomes acquainted with the
law kilograms and telephone calls
poured into the various members OF
me enforcement staff and there were
ALMOST az many different subjects 10
be discussed as there were messages.
Ohicials believed when Secretary
Glass approved the final draft of the
enforcement regulations they could
meet any controversy with definite
answer through those rulings. But
II was admitted freely the first day of
prohihition under the nations basic
law had proved there still were tech
nlcaiities to be interDretcd
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-18
DEATH IS DOUBLE VICTOR
OVER EXPRESS AND PLANE
Two More Victims of Poison Olives Die
while Serum Is BEING Rushed
to Their Aid.
tBy Associated Press. ]

NEW YORK, Jan. 17.-Death won a
uouble victory In u grim race with an
expires train and government mall
airplane tonight when two more mem
bers. OF the Paul Delbene family, pois-
oned from eating olives, died In Ford
ham Hospital. owing TO the late ar
rival Of the special serum necessary
to save their Ives. Hospital physi-
clans. however. hope to save the life
OF the only surviving member OF the
family of seven, 10-year-old girl
with serum received from Washing
ton.
Another package OF serum, which
was beng rushed eastward from Chi
cago by mail airplane. failed to ar
rive. the machine having been disabled
and forced to land at Black Oak. Ind.
The fluid was reported to have been
transferred to mall train. and is ex-
pected to arrive early tomorrow
Had it not been, for delays caused
by storms. ii is believed the serum
brought by train from Washington
would have arrived in time to save the
life OF Angelo Delbene. who died to-
night before the fluid could be admin
istered. His brother. Dominick. who
also died. received one injection and
rallied slightly HIS illness. however.
was too far advanced. and he lived
only two hours after being treated.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-18
TWO MEN ARRESTED
BY GEORGIA POLICE
FOR BANK ROBBERY
Tuner Of Car Used in Phoenix
Girdrd Raid LANDED
in Jail
Try Associatcd Pres. !

,CoLOMBUS, GA, Jan. 17-while
search continued today throughout
Alabama and border counties for rob
bers who held up and looted tho
Pheonix- Girard Bank. OF Pheonix. Ala.
opposite here, two men were arrested
near Girard and brought to jail hera
THOMAS Ford. owner OF the automo-
bile In which the robbers escaped.
ana negro employed by him were
the men arrested. Ford was held on
warrant charging robbery. police al
ieElng that he was an accomplice of
the robbers. The negro was held on
Ford entered the bank just before
the robbery was committed and left
his automobile outside with the engine
running. police said. thus enabling the
robbers as they left TO get a dying
start. II turned out they needed this.
as G. L. Mullin, president OF the bank
rushed out and fired five shots at them
as they disappeared.
Ford was arranging to open an ac-
count at the bank. OF which he had
not previously been a customer. DO
lice said. and had just offered a de-
post of $500 as the robbers fred a
shot "f wlrning and ordered every one
to throw up their hands. The robbers
took the 500. The automobile was
found today. unharmed. several miles
west OF here
The cxac, loss OF the bank was an
nounced today at s27.02S.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-18
EIGHT CITIES UNITE
IN DEMANDING BILL
AGAINST PROFY7EERS
Chicago Delegation Leares for
Washington to ASK
Congress for Relief.
NV Associntcd Press I

CHICAGO. Jan. l7.--Eight cities will
Join Chicago in sending delegations to
Washington TO seek passage OF fur
thcr Legislation to aid in the fight on
food protiteers. IL was announced to-
day.
health is planning the trip OF the Chi
cago delegation. and has received let
ters from city officials OF Newark.
Milwaukee, New York. Louisville,
Baltimore, Washington, Cleveland and
Buffalo DledSing cooperation.
next week. and will meet with other
delegations in Washing ton. where n
program will be arranged for presen-
tation TO Congress-.
Congress Will be asked to pass n
bill giving States tho right to institute
proceedings against profiteers, and
amendments TO the cold STORAGE bill
now pending, Will be offered The
Chicago DELEGATION also will ask that
certain features Of the Lever act be
embodied in permanent law directed
against food profiteers
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-18
Railway Wage Question
to Wi. P.i,ate Control
my Associated Press.l

WASHINGTON. jan. I1-RaIl-
rond administration officials indi-
GATED their belief todny that wage
demands OF the railway brother
hooos and shopmcn probably would
remain QuieScent until the termi-
nht.on OF Federal control.
cnnNnss of the general situA-
tion WAS mid TO show sentiment
among the union mem be rship to
awnit the return of the roads to
their owners before submitting de-
mnnds for revision OF the wage con-
tracts.
IL wns declared that none OF the
wage Quchtlons would be prcssed
upon the railroad administration
Immediately, although some may
yet get before the wage boards.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-18
SERUM ARRIVES TOO LATE
TO SAVE VICTIM OF POISON
Fifth Member of Family Dies Rut
Physicians May Save Lone
Survivor.
Thy Associated Prcn.l

NEW YORK, Jan. l7.-Serum nece.-
sary TO save the lives OF two poison
olive victims arrived here shortly
after o'clock tonight from Wash
ington. II was rushed by ambula nee
to Fordham Hospital, where the pa
TENTS Angelo and Dominick DeIbene
the two surviving members OF family
of six. are in critical condition Four
OF the family died from eating the
poisonous olives
The serum arrived at the hospital
too late to save the life OF Angelo
who died shortly after O'Clock AL
though he was alive when Il reached
the institution he wac dead before an
injection could be given.
Physicians said they hoped to save
the life OF the other victim by adj
min list ring the serum at once
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-18
HIRAM JOHNSON MAY FILE
PETITION IN OHIO PRIMARY
California Fnvorite Son May Contest
With Harding in Home Stnto
Elections,
tBy Associated Press. I

COLUMBUS. OHIO. Jan. Ex-senator
Hiram Johnson, of California, today
indicated he may contest with Senator
Warren G.. Harding, of Ohio. for Ohio's
support for the Republican presiden-
tial nomination. In a telegram to Sec
rotary OF state Smith today, he said !:
to qualify in the president al primary
elections in your State? Please out
line what requirements. such as filing
petitions, must be fulfl ed by candi-
dental primary ballots"
Smith answered him that all neces-
sary Is to file declaration Of candidacy
himself or through an authorized agent
before midnight February 22
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-18
HOPE FOR TREATY ACTION
THIS MONTH ADAM DONED
Progress In Made on Minor Issues, but
Large Problems Remain
Unsolvcd.
tBy Associated Proal

WASHINGTON. Jan. l7.-IIopes for
inal action by the Senate on the peace
treaty this month virtually had van
ished tonight.
Efforts OF Republican and Demo-
cratic leaders to adjust disputes over
reservations Will be continued next
week, but the time required for sub
sequent negotiations with the rank
IND file of the Senate and the deha, o
which Will follow in the Senate itself
are expected generally to precluSe
hnai action before February at the
earliest.
round table" committees were held
today and considerable progress to-
ward agreement on minor reservations
was reported.
Consideration of the crucial reserva-
lions affecting Article X. of the League
OF nations covenant and the Monroe
Doctrine was deferred by mutual
agreement
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-18
SIMS BITTERLY CZ2x7YCZZES HEADS OF NAVY
WILLIAMS GUILTY. GIVEN 4 YEARS IN PRISON
Boozol IS Lifa Hep less
S. New Yorker Uses Gas
my Universal serx,crl

NEW YORK. Jan. i7.-Life with
out boOEc IN unthinknble, according
TO Fritz k1oster. az, of New nUrk.
Ii Nns hard enough 60 strike nm
even balance between Iifc's sorro,y.
ana tn comprnsatiuns when they
were mitiEatch somewhat ev-n II
not drowned by the cup that cheers.
according to his philosophy. Hut
with the advent today of prohibit
tlon. the weights OF his balance
scales nil slid over to one side, 50
nc turned on the Eas and prepared
TO seek happiness In another world.
Alnn for bis plans! Some one
Hmencd the escaping Ens md he
VAS rescued before the fumes could
have q fatal effect.
~ am just sick of uyinE,o ex-
planned kioster. who neglected to
oner thanks TO his reHcuera. "and
now that they have taken the booze
away ! don't want TO live any
longer"
kiostcr's wife died four yenrs
ago, since which time he had been
dependent.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-18
SHOOTING AFFRAY FOLLOWS
QUARREL OVER LAWSUIT
Alabama Physician Fires Load Of Isuck
shot Into Head OF Iromi-
nent Citizen.
by AsNocintcd prcsa /

Z H'J .fsSONIttICu
DOTHAN, ALA, jan l7.-Thomas w
Cummings. prominent citizen Of Henry
County. is At local intirmary in a
desperate condition as the result OF a
shooting scrape at Abbcville this
morning. when 1t is alleged DIR. j. Is.
Long. well-known physician. hred
upon him with n shotgun loaded with
buckshot.
While Cummings Is still alive. one or
two OF the buckshot entered his brain
and little hope is held out for his re-
coVery. The ARRAY occurred at DR.
Longs Office, after 4 short alteration
between the two men, concerning an
old lawsuit.
Cummings. II Is said. drew a pistol
ana hred at tho physician one or two
times without effect as DR. Long open-
ed fire on him.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-18
TOBACCO STORES ATTACKED
Scarcity Of wcdd Starts Riot in spnin,
In Which Flight Arc
Wounded.
[By Associated Press.)

MURCIA, SPAIN Jan l7-Three
gendarmes and five civilians were
wounded in the course of demonstia-
tons here today over the shortage OF
tobacco Tobacco stores were attack.
ed by the populace and when gen
jarmes appeared there was lighting
which was subducd only after the ar
rival Of achievements.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-18
TRY TO BURN PLUCKY MAN
Robbers Slug Memphi. Plants Watch
MA" I ~, eh Set Fire to build

tp' NSSocidleu PreSS.
MEMPHIS, TENN. Jan. l7-Recain-
ing consciousness for few moments
this afternoon, w. e. Eagle, a watch
from his revolver at a trio OF rob.
bers in the Memphis plant Of Reed &
Duecker. manufacturers OF mill sun
back Of the head. and started n FIRE FIRE
In the building. which did 500, 600
damage. and nearly resulted in his
incineration. " n''
The Waterman. lying unconscious n
a pool of blood on the first floor OF rho
building, was found by hremen AT
o'clock this morning. Flames had al
ready scorched his hands
Blood discovered on the rear no,cb
OF the damaged building indicated that
one OF the watchman's bullets he,
struck one Of his assa llants 'ai
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-18
NEW YORK NAMES COUNSEL
FOR TRIAL OF SOCIALISTS
Littieton and Stnnrhneid to Opuo,e
Five Suspended Assem-
bIymen.
icy Associated PrenI

NEW YORK. Jan. l7.-Stato Attor-
ney-General Newton announced to-
night that he had selected John b.
Stanchfield and Martin w. Littleton to
act as special counsel to the Judiciary
Committee at the trial ofEthe five sus-
pepded Socialist Assemblymen.
The Attorney General added that At
can be safely said that both will ac-
c.pt." Compensation for their SER
vices. he said. would be determined
upon later. He denied a report that
Ludwig c. A. X. Martens, Soviet am
bassador." would appear as witness
either at Albany or again before the
legislative Investigating committee
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-18
DR.. HENRY W. MORGAN DIES
Former Dean OF Dental DEPARTMENT Of
Vanderbilt University Insaes
Away.
Try Associated Press.

zxDUUNIIVtu
NASHVILLE. TENN. Jan. l7.-Dr.
Henry william Morgan, &C, former
dean OF the dontal department OF Van
derbilt University. and one OF tho
most prominent dentists of the coun-
try. died here this afternoon.
He began tho practice OF dentistry
nearly forty-nve years ago. and had
boen connected with the denta depa TT i.
ment OF Vanderbilt for thirty f,ve
years. having been made dean In 1911.
His falling health caused him to ro-
sign that position In juno. 1918.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-18
PAYS HER POLL TAX
Brrmir rhnm Woman Snys She liz Just
Getting Ready for Coming
Suffrage.
Uy Associated Prcss.J

BIRMINGHAM. ALA. Jan. f7.-Mrs.
II Il. Pearce. social worker and club
leader. OF birmingham. Is the FRS:
Mrs Pcarce appeared before tho county
collector today and rendered $3.50.
I'm getting ready" sho said
q year or so. and want TO DO quail
ncd."
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-18
TWELVE DIE OF INFLUENZA
Chicago Health Officials Report Totn,
of 1O2 Cases With Thirty
Four Deaths.
fBy Associated Press. F.,

CHICAGO. Jan. l7--Twelve deaths
were catA-sd In Chicago today by In
nuenza. and l02 new cases were re-
ported to the CITY Health Commits
sloncr. Pneumonia cases numbered
l52 with thirty-four deaths
Comparison of the figures with those
OF the 1918 epidemic. show that tho
disease Is spreading more rapidly than
II did year ago. but the death rate
Is smaller.
The situation is serious, but not
alarming Health Commissioner said
tonight.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-18
IS GIVEN $4,000 VERDICT
Miss Virginia Kiser, of North Caro-.
lima. Receivers In Suit Against
Mrs, Floyd l.. Knight,

LYNCHBURG. Jan. 1.-THE Jury In
the suit OF Miss Virginia Kiser,. Of
North Carolina. against Mrs FLOYD L.
hnight: formerly Mrs. p: a. x Use. to-
gay returned verdict for $4,000 for
MISS kiscr. the jury holding that Mrs.
Knight. before her second marriage,
undertook to fulfll contract, made By
wife. No
The suit was for $4,000 Mrs. Knigh;
secured an estate from her first hus-
oand which nctted 100000 sever al