? - . . ..+1! IW^JU :,?! " = VOLUME I. 5|Mt Willi PROHIBITION 4 ORJOTHIXe Convention to Vote The Opposition Strong to De lays Seen in Report of Com mittee-Things Becoming Live ly in Virginia. RESOLUTION APPLAUDED Richmond, V*., Jan. jfl? frh* calm mZ !!2 "'orm- Tfi* "?***? Antuft* i r" "*"?n of Virginia L*?a?- U ?u not an Impressive session and this. -desplta a'mbtn ?f m?re or leas prominence took opportunity toldlL L^,OHa" proweM ?" I.i. *bl* '? do "> '?? event that a light waa precipitated. It Vs. verily a war of worda. Na I?leon hemmed In by horde, of En*. euver?H troo?' "ewr man euvered mora desperately to no leaa effect that did the warring dam of the Antl-Saloonltes. and that there are clana la obvious to even the caa u*l visitor. ?The report of the legislative com nJttee of the League, which haa hrow? ,oc*1 option to the four cor "l"""'.. ' '* ?i*rrrn ^ SUte-wlde prohibition or nothing, will be placed before the convention. Rev. James Cannon la at the hesdof the leglelatlve committee. !!. Probably be unfair to uy that Rev. James Cannon drafted this report, but It la but telltng the truth o aay that Rev. Dr. Cannon would be " the convention .ssji r,port to ,u "ki^^ And right here Is a funny story, hen all of this debate waa atarted the argument at once put Dr. Can non on the side of the. conservatives, while State Senator A. p. Thomas, o? Lynchburg, waa the radical leader. WWor Ttomn sm, ? state-wide prohibition act passed by thfs ieglala ture wiille Dr. Cannon is In favor of ' win , atUr Vaughan and Jos eph F. Tayloe addressedythem on the necessity of a general school im provement, In order that that section might keep pa^e with the other sec tions of the county. A snug sum was raised-. Old Chocowlnlty is waking up and It Is only a matter of a short time when her school system will be, as good as the beat I mm CAUSE OF THE SBfffflterfTES J HEARD Governor Intercedes / < ? ? Delegation of Women's Rights Advocates Ask ti Be Heard and the GoveroorlGrants the Request W"' MRS. BLATCH SPEAKS Washington, Jan. 21. ? The cause of the suffragists was presented to the governor's conference, which mot this morning at 10:30 o'clock, by a delegation of women representing the combined womens' rights organ isation of New York. Governor Spry, of Utah, presided. Governor Hughes, of New York, interceded for the suf fragists, asking that they be heard. "I am not expressing any opinion on the movement/ said the governor, "but the ladles deserve this cour tesy." Governor 8hafrotb, of Colorado, a State where women vote, moved thst the delegation "be heard immediate ly.** "That Is the intention," re plied Governor Hughes, whereupon Mrs. Harriet Stanton Blatch, presi dent of the self-supporting suffragists league, was alloted five minutes In which to speak. She only took three mlaulus. Asking for uniform laws on suf frage she said In part, "between these extremes our States illustrate every stage in .political evolution, fi'om a complete eez aristocracy to a free self-governing pepple. Between thjese extremes there are States In which women hhve the school vote, the tax vote, and In Kansas the mu nicipal vote. This divergence causas constant unrest in our women." The governors applauded when sho concluded. Governor Shafroth made himself sponsor of the suffragists cause and will champion in executive session their request that the governors des ignate a committee to study the suf-^ trdge question and proVlde for ?ts consideration at the next annual meeting. Dough Wizard Attracts Scores to Demonstrations Great crowds are -watching the cake wizard over the store of the J. H. Harris Plumbing & Supply Com pany each afternoon. Professor Beck er Is one of the hlggest attractions ever put on in a store as a free at traction. He lfe one of the most fa mous chefs in the United States to day. There Is scarcely a country on the globe In which this noted ex ponent of the gentle art of cooking has not traveled In his capacity as the world's greatest chef. This after noon and tomorrow the professor will have his Majestic Range elevated In the middle of the room so as to afford everyone present a chance to see his demonstrations without the""~trouble ) Of standing ajl the while. This af ternoon the wlxard , will bake his famous "Walking Cake.'* This is oae of his greatest stunts. This wonder ful cakes Is 19 Inches square and 7 inches high and It Is baked In 20 min utes' time. After the cake Is baked a board( will be placed on top of it the board. Naturally the cake as sumes the shape of "Che proverbial pancake. The cake 1s then taken from between the boards and becomes )ts natural size and shape, and as the | professor expresses It, "You can't does everything in the cooking line, be cut and served to those present. Saturday afternoon (tomorrow), the dough wizard will roast $n 3 pound roast, two rows of Irish pota toes, one row of sweet potatoes, par snips, dressing and three dozen bak ing-powder biscuits all In one pan in .the space of an hour. The demon orations are made on the Great Ma Jest if Range, of which the J. H. Har ris Plumbing ft Supply Company are the agents. All the ladles are Invited to bring their note books and pencils with them r as he explains how he hold a good thing down." It will then Tomorrow afternoon closes the exhi bition. Miss E. Mosely, of Nashville. T?nn-. is fclae giving a demonstration at the same place of {he "Maxwell House* Blend" coffee, which is sold by Mr.* J. F. Tayloe. Her exhibit and demonstrations are given each after noon from 2:30 to 5:80. Miss Mose ly is making a tour of the Southern States In the Interest of thta famous | brand of coftfefe. All the ladles and ?wp?? z w UNCLE JOE Hot with - JE BOYS His Wings Clipped] In Caucus Junes, of Kentucky. WboW?s Opposed by Cannon is Allowed' to Remain on In vestigating Committee. HE IS NO LONGER BOSS v Washington,!/ Jan. 21. ? Speaker Cannon now realizes and quite thor- j oughly a predates that he Is no long er an absolute "boss"; that his ap peal which In other days rallied his supporters, now Palls upon unrespon sive cars. In other words his wlr*u have been cHf^ed. This was pr^ed at the- Republlcsn caucus last nlglit when "Uncle Joe" made a personal appeal to his col leagues to turt.down Representative Ollle James of Kentucky, one of the minority selected by the Democrats In. caucus for membership on the Bel linger -Plnchot Investigation commit tee. It was discovered that President Taffs objection to Representative Ralney, of IUllnois, serving on the Investigating committee, would have weight sufficient to c*use the rejec tion of the iHllnoIs congressman, al though Mi j ?,t iii hnrn ,0 lected by the Democratic caucus. But even the Prealdont's request wan Tret unanimously accepted by the Repub licans holding to the principles that the Democrats should hare the right to say who they wanted to\{epre4ent them on the special committee, 'i he President won his polnr, however, so far as it applied to Ralney, but he lost out in his opposition to James, who were accepted by the caucus. The substitution of Representative Lloyd, of Missouri, chairman of the Demo cratic- congressional committee, in lieu of Ralney, was approved by n pronounced vote in the caucus. As forecasted, the insurgents at tended the took a lively part In the proceedings, but before the adjournment Insurgents Cooper, Lenrot, Lindbergh. Cary and Nelson, of Wisconsin, and Davis, of Minne sota, left because of the .interference with the Democratic caucus selec tions. It was made clear at the caucus that the Republicans are far from be ing united, notwithstanding the Pres ident's appeal for party harmony. The committee to conduct the Bal Unger-Plnchot Investigation as was agreed on in the caucus last night consists of Representaive Olmstead. o'f Pennsylvania; Denby. of Michi gan; Madison, of Wisconsin, and Mc Call, of Massachusetts, Republicans; and James, of Kentucky, and Lloyd, of Missouri, Democrats. Madison represents the insurgents. The six members are well known and j stand high in the house. They are recognised as men of ability. TIFT AGREES TO M1CY OF BIG STICK _______ Roosevelt a Candidate Report,. Current That Former President Will Be for Congress From the First New York District. DON'T WANT SENATORSHIP Washington, Jam 21. ? That Theo dore Roosevolt hai&greed to run for congress in tf?e. first district of New York State, with the understanding that he will be supported for the speakership, is the report among ihe members of the house and senate. Representative Cook, of the first district, is willing to step aside In o?*dor to make room for tke forme* F resident. Several members of the New vork delegation are avowedly in favor of his candidacy, while others think it would be an excellent way to kpep him from causing trouble In New York State. According to the report President Taft Is aware of the plan and his agreed to be present at a great recep tion to be accorded Mr. Rooeevelt whon he arrives in New York next June. It will be at this public reception, it jnftaUl, that thft honm-ftf-Mr Rnaaa> velt for congress and the speaker ahjp will be launched. tt is known that the former Pres ident refuses absolutely to accept the senatorship, and that before leaving New York for his trip to Africa he declined to permit his name to t,e mentioned for mayor of New York. It Is certain that Mr. Roosevelt has no ambition to succeed Governor Hughes. The speakership of the house of representatives Is the one office In public life that Is known to appeal to the formej* President. According fo the Information cer tain members of the New York dele gations have gathered, many l ?.islnees men of New York, and e^iiteelaMy Wall street, will not approve of Mr. Roosevelt. Timothy L. Woodruff and othei^ leaders In New York State, however, are said to favor him. M ATINFF. IQMOn ROW. At Gem Theater, IJeneQt of llnptl*! Church. There will bo a matinee given at the Gem theater tomorrow afternoon beginning at 4 o'clook, for the bene fit of the First Baptist Church build ing fund and the Delta Sigma soci ety. The price of admission will be five cents. The managcmc-nt will show four reels of attractive and interesting nic tures. The occasion promises toSe one of Interest und pleasure to all who attend. Being for a . worthy cause it should be liberally patron ized, and no doubt will. Mrs. L. T. NIcGowan Has Narrow Escape From Being Burned to Dealh There came near being another tragedy in the county yesterday when -Mr?. flqllia MrOftWftn. wife of Mr. L.. T. McGowan, who resides on the faria of Mrs. Tjucy Myers, about two miles from this city, was severely burned on the back and arm. She only es caped with her life by a hair's breadth. Mrs. McGowan was engaged In boiling clothes out In the yard at her home in the morning part of the da7. During the process smoke bo filled her eyes she was blinded for the mo ment, causing her to get too near tho PRES'T M'NEIL TO SPEAK HERE Firemen and Others Invited to Hear Aim. of PayetteTllle. Tayloe Are. Hor clothing cauglit on Are and In a light blase before discovered. Mrs. McGowan began to Bcream. ^Her husband, being In the field at work about 200 yards away, heard her and ?*2n to her aid. When he reached her she was nearly exhausted and woold have doubtless succumbed in a fe?r minutes nnd been burned to death. He succeeded In extinguishing, tho (lanes by the use of the wet cloth ing. While the burns are not serious they are very painful. She was bad ly burned on the arm and back. It was a narrow escape. j" PEACE NK