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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-14
The Virginia Historical Society.

The September meeting Of the Execu
tive Committee Of this society was held
Saturday night at the society's home, No
7O7 East Franklin Street. The usual mum.
Der Of books, periodicals.. ETC.. received
was reported. It may be Of interest tc
the public to know that the society re.
ceives by exchange almost every publ.
cation Of the various historical and gene,
logical societies Of this country, and a
number from England.
Among the gifts. other than books,
were a finely preserved patent on parch-
ment, signed by Sir William Gooch, and
presented by Mr.. H NJ. Baker, of Wash
ington. d. c., and the map OF Virginia
by John Henry, which has already been
extensively noticed in the daily press.
The committee adopted resolutions OF
thanks to the donor of the map, Mr..
w. C. Bullitt. OF Philadelphia, Pa, and
the president Of the society was directed
to convey their thanks to Mr.. Bullitt-
The upper portion Of this very valuable
map is In bad condition, and it will have
to be repaired before it is accessible to
the public.
The society is fortunate in having in
addition to the Henry map, a very large
and fine example Of the one by Fry and
Jefferson.
The corresponding secretary reported
that he had heard Of some interesting
old records relating to Virginia, which
were in the possession Of gentleman
in the North, and which possibly could
be obtained for the society. United
States Senators Hoar and Hale and other
gentlemen have been actively interesting
themselves in the matter, and it is be-
Heved that ultimately the gift to the
society viii be made
Some other valuable records relating
to Virginia, which are now in a Northern
library, gave rise to correspondence with
a view to loan to this society for the
purpose OF copying. but this object has
not been accomplished.
It is reported that the electrotype fac
smiles OF the seals Of Sir Walter RAJ
leigh as Governor Of Virginia, had been
ordered.
And also that recently all the books in
the library had been taken from the
shelves and cleaned.
The following new members were elect
ed: 5Life-A1r. W. n. Lee, Mrs. Her
bert A Claiborne. Virginia. An
nual-Messrs. Henry Williams. Maryland:
A. D. Pitts, Alabama; S. c. Mitchell.
Virginia: A. S. Oliver Georgia; Charles
p. Cooke, Louisiana; John n. Cooke, viz
gfnia; James L. Antry, Texas; Richard
W. Corbin, France, and Mrs James M.
Clarke, Pennsylvania; Stanford Unlyer-i
sity became a subscriber
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-14
FIELD DAY In CAMPBELL
Daniel Glass Barksdale and Halsey
Speak-Movement for Monument.

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Speak-Movement for Monument.
Especial Dispatch to The Times)
LYNCHBuKG, VA, Ocrober l3.-The
Democrats OF Campbell county had an
interesting meeting at courthouse on to-
day.
Mr.. O. C. Rucker, OF Bedford City,
spoke in the morning on the court green
in behalf of the Prohibition candidate for
Congress. He made an amiable speech,
which was well received
The Democratic meeting was called to
order by the County Chairman, Judge
Frank Nelson. The speaking was opened
by Mr.. Carter Glass, who briefly dis
cussed the issues of the campaign. He
was followed by State Senator w. +.
EarksdaA Of Halifax, who made a rous-
ing address, which was received with
much enthusiasm.
The next speaker was Don P. Halsey,
candidate for State Senate. He was fol-
lowed by Senator Daniel, who spoke for
three quarters Of an hour on political is
sues. In closing his speech. the Seator
proposed the formation in the county OF
an association Of old Confederates for the
purpose Of erecting a monument to the
memory Of dead Confederates as had
been done in so many counties OF the
State This monument, the Senator sug-
gested, should stand in front of the court
house.
It was decided that a meeting Of Con-
federates for the formation of such an
association should be he'd at the court
house on November court day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-14
THE CAMPAIGN O ! #
IN real EARNEST
Continued from First Pager

Continued from First Pager sss
stitution no white man would b dis
franchised, but said that any white man
who was disfranchised. would disfran-
chise himself by carelessness or indiffer-
ence or laziness or unwort hiness
| @ NATIONAL#ISSUES.
Then he devoted himself to national
issues. On this subject he referred with
telling effect to the recent conference be-
tween President Roosevelt and the rail-.
| road and coal magnates and quoted from
the speech of Secretary Olney. delivered
| q few days ago, to show that these mag
mates were open violators@ of the express
| terms of the#Pennsylvania statutes pro-
h1b,ting railroads from working coal
mines.
He arraigned the Republican party for
its policy in regard to the Philippines
condemned the close alliance between
capital and government, showed the evil
| influence of the trusts and drew the dis
t,nctton between lawful aggrega ton Of
capital and monopoly.
Next he drew a contrast between the
governments action toward Cuba and
that toward the Philippines and said
that already this capital, which was so
closely al,led to the government, had its
hands upon the natural wealth of those
Islands.
AN OVATION ~ 81
HIS speech was punctudted throughout
with rounds of applause. showing that
his audience was with him from first to
last. His appeal for party support of
Judge Rhea again at the close of his
speech was very happy. He said it was
true Judge Khea might not be able to
pass man. laws. but that If he could
not hold the leirs and guide the horses
he coIio at least have A foot on the
brakes. and that 1t was as important to
prevent bad legislation as it was to pass
new laws.
The Republicans held forth in the new
courthouse. Their speakers were Lou
P. Summers. young lawyer from
| Abingdon. and Colonel Campbell Slemp,
Republican candidate for Congress in
this district The speakers were intro
duced by Republican County Chairman
Robert w. Blair. Mr.. Summers adj
dress was very extensive and also very
inferior.
Colonel Slemp made a more sensible
and dignif1ed speech. He was we'll re-
celved- Mr.. Summers having used up
the time he did not speak long.
He attacked Judge Rhea's record and
election methods and upheld the national
Repu blican policy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-14
CONGRESSMAN JONES
Makes a Rousing Speech on the East.
ern Shore.

ern Shore.
.s=m1L8 sqL o. qoladsId 1rloeds)
IS EAsTVILLE, VA, Oct. 13-Congress-
man William A. Jones opened his cam
paign# here to-day and made one of the
ablest speeches ever heard here. His
cxcoriation Of the Republicans was scath-
ing FIR. Jones quickly launched into
discussion Of the trusts and the tariff.
He said thu trusts and the Republican
party were Sianlese twins and that the
conduct of affairs under the Republican
administrat ton was criminal because of
their negligence Of the peoples rights.
In burning words he told Of the hor-
rors Of the coal strike, the robbery OF
the people through the Republican tariff
and the shameless. inhuman and brutal
butchery of the Filipinos. He stated that
no nation could sow seeds of slavery
and murder without reaping as fruits
hatred and ruin
In closing he paid a tribute to the
efforts of the Democratic party to al
S1eviate the situation and predicted a
glorious victory for the party.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-14
GREAT ACTIVITY
IN COAL LANDS
4 Chicago Firm Buys Ten Thou
sand Acres Of Land.
AAnY SURVEYORS j IN FIELD lei:
A Branch Road for the Louisville ano
Nashville is Being Run-A Contract
for 1000 CORDS of Chestnut
Wood for he Extract Works.
Especial Dispatch to The ri,nea.)

Especial Dispatch to The Ti,nes)
BIG STONE GAP. VA. October ID
There is great activity in the coal fields
adjacent TO this place. Crab Orchard and
Clover Fork Valleys are attracting the at
tention OF land SPECTATORS and capitalists
to a considerable extent
A large force Of surveyors are engaged
In running out lands and locating coal
throughout the Clover Fork VALLEY, and
different companies are taking option con-
tracts there.
"A corps OF engineers are locating a
branch road Tor the Louisville ana Nash
vale Railroad Company IRON their juno
ton at 1ntermont, on the Virginia and
Southwestern Railroad. up Pigeon Creek
Valley. to the Calvin Pardee lands, two
miles west from Crab Orchard Va.
TEN THOUSAND ACRES.
The Deering Company. OF Chicago. have
purchased and paid for more than ten
thousand acres Of coal hands just across
the border in Harlan county, Ky. and
are in position TO construct and equip
their own railroad to the property.
Mr. Hiram Jus;is, an employe OF the Tug
River Lumber Company. near Dufheld, had
both Of his legs broken MonGsyos this week
by log rolling over him. 1t is thought
that he VIII recover. though it Will be
some time before he will be able to walk.
BIG WOOD CONTRACT.
J. n. Willis & Company, Of this place,
are having two wagon bridges constructed
across the North Fork of Powells River,
one ut Appalachia and the other at Kelly
view.
Mr.. Willis has contracted with the ex-
tract works at this place to furnish them
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-14
NEW BANK BUILDING
Splendid Structure Occupied by Bank,
Pcst-Office and Other Offices
Especial Dispatch to The Times

LEXINGTON, VA, Oct B.-The First
National Bank OF Lexington to-day threw
open the doors to their handsome quarters
in the splendid now building which they
have just erected on Main Street next
TO the courthouse square. The building
is handsome three-story structure Of
gray pressed brick. with gray limestone
trimmings. The first floor is occupied by
and the second and third by offices.
The building was planned throughout
by Colonel r.. "A. Mari, Of the Virginia
Military Institute. and he superintendent
its construction. The builders were c. w.
Hancock & Son, Of Lynchburg. It cost
2,5oO.s Mr.. John T. Dunlop is president
Of the bank, with A1r. 3. Estes Vaughan
cashier.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-14

Queer, consumer and the country at large.
He arraignedk the Repub lican party and
its policy as the cause OF monopoly. and
showed how Democrat tic principles were
hostile to every thing that tended to de-
,stroy individualism in the Industrial
world.
Both speakers urged upon all Democrats
the necessity Of registering, and urging
that every effort be made to have a full
vote polled at the next elections.
Both speeches were well received and
applauded.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-14
BIG OPERATION PENDING
Crab Orchard. Lee Country, the Storm
Centre Of Speculation in Coal Lands.


Especial Dispatch to The Timcs.)
CRAB ORCHARD. VA, October 10
Mr. Ebert s. Flanary. Lee county treas
urcr, of Yokum Station. was here last
week contracting a land deal in middle
and lower Crab Orchard. The superln-
tendent OF the Louisville and Nashville
Railroad is up here from Pennington Gap,
prospecting a way to build branch rail-
road through this rich coal valley
There are plenty of land dealers and
surveyors on Clover Fork, Ky, now. pros
pecting a. large deal.
The Crab Orchard and Clover Fork
Valleys are now the center of great at
traction to land dealres and spectators
and railroaders.
Every indication and move now points
20 q very, speedy development of this vast
territory of coal lands around here. Three
different coke plants are now under con-
struction@ in Wise county and more in
preparation around here.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-14
JOINT DEBATE
AField Day at Gate city-Good Feeling
Prevailed.
Especial Dispatch to The Times.

Especial Dispatch to The Times.)
GATE CITY, VA, October 13.-An in
teresting joint discussion took place here
to-day between Democratic. and Repub-
lican leaders. The discussion was opened
by r. A. Anderson. OF Marion. for the
Republicans, who was followed by r. T.
Irvine for the Democrats. The Repub-
licans were next represented by ]. c..
Noel, of Lee, and was followed by Judge
S. w. Williams. of Wytheville, for the
Democrats
n. A. Anderson then closed the dis
cussion in short speech Of some fifteen
minutes.
The discussion was able upon the part
of all the speakers, and was character
lied throughout by good humor and re-
spectfulness.
A large crowd was present. which gave
an attentive hearing, but no great
amount OF enthusiasm was manifested.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-14
Drill ofCompany C.

Company C, Of the SEVENTEEN. Captain
Shackleford in command, held their reg
ular weekly drill last evening in their
armo1y, at Seventh and Marshall Streets.
This company is one of the best drilled
and equipped In the Seventeen, and the
men take great interest in the work.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-14
FIRST NEW PEANUTS
The Old Stock Nearly Sold Out and
One Factory Closed.

Especial Dispatch to The Times)
SUFFOLK, VA. October 13.-The first
new peanuts We're marketed here to-day.
Twenty-Five bags of bunch nuts were
bought for 3 cents pound. The old
crop is more nearly exhausted than ever
before at this time. One of Suffolk 8
factories has closed for lack Of stock
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-14
No. sl4 East Main Street

FIFTY AGAINST TWO. It Is not rea-
0onablc to expect two weeks OF outing:
to overcome the effects OF fifty weeks
OF confinement. Take Hoods Sarsaparilla
along with you. It lefrcshes the blood.
improves the appetite, makes sleep easy
nn4 reotful. 3 800
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-14
DIED AT THE: GRAVE;
Death Comes TO Mr.. Able While At the
Funeral of a Friend.
s lsnecial Dispatch TO The Times. !

#1DESBURG, va, oct 13.-Mr, George
fable, one Of Loudoun's best citizens
and a resident OF Hllls boro. died suddenly
failure while attending the Funeral OF
MrsSFWllliamg Cream r, aged efghtyIvearsl
He had been Tor many ears sufferer
from weak heart and his death ~ not
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-14

ceased was born In winchester thirty
three years ago and lived zhere until her
stage career. began, fifteen years ago.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-14
Office Of I. n. Jones s. Son,


To our Friends and Patrons:
Nc herewith desire to announce that
we have this day sold to The Bell Book
and Stationery Company our entire en-
craving and enclosing plant, together
with the good will and fixtures.
We take pleasure in commenting The
Bell Book and Stationery Company to
all, and can assure you that the same
high-class work and service will be ac-
corded as has been given in our estab-
lishment. They have employed all of
our old force. including the plate cutters.
die sinkers stampers and plate printers,
and the character OF work turned out by
them Will be the equal of any done in
this country, especially as it will be done
under the supervision Of an experienced
ehgraTer and in their own establishment
l. n. JONES & SON.
In reference to the above we desire
to say that We will devote especial at
tcntion to this department Of our bust
ness In the future. and will be enabled
by doing all of the work under our own
roof to deliver the goods at the short
est notice. We will take pleasure In at
tending to the wants OF the patrons of
tho Arm Of I. n. Jones & Son. and cor
daily solicit a continuance of the patron
age OF our old customers We have, . fnl,
line OF samples OF everything in the an
craving line. and will be pleased To show
them to you and quote prices. Mail
orders as well will receive prompt at
tention. s
THE BELL BOOK AND STATIONERY
COMPANY.
No. s14 East Main Street
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-14

WAsHING1ON. d. According TO an
appointment made Saturday. Sir Michael
Herbert the new British Ambassador
was presented to the President to-day
by Secretary Hay. Ss8 u.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-14

WANTED, FOR A CASH CUSTOMER, a
DWELLING to cost about So, 600 to $500.
containing from to rooms somewhere
west OF First Street and south of Broad.
or anywhere west OF Lombardy Street.
Apply at once. CHAPLIN e HUME, No.
Hot E. Main.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-14

WHY PAY a BIG PRICE FOR nkv-s
ing your fIrnitIce and chaudeliGEos
cleaned when DE SPANS CLEANING
COMPOUND will do It IN a fsw minutes
for few cents. No. % East Broad
Street. rs 81
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-14

HELP WANTED-HAIB,

AT zOl ". EIGHTH STREET,
Manchester. six good PAINTERS at
81 once: all good brush hanss. #
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-14

IT WILL REMOVE INK FROM THE
finest Of furniture without injury to the
varnish-DESP AIN'S COMPOUND. No.
8 90 East Broad Street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-14

WANTED, GENTLEMEN BOARDnR9
for nice rooms in private family: every
thing first-class; central location Ads
dress LITTLE DORRIT. care this Office
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-14

MAKERS AND CHAIR Can
sers wanted : steady work. Old DOM1N-
&slONs.W1LLOW & RATTANaVORKS 400
y North Seventh Street
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-14

TO BE THE BEST IN
the world De SPAIN'S CLEANING
COMPOUND; 60 East Broad
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-14

BOY WANTED. no MAKE HIMSELF
useful around store and run errands.
Sa OLD#DO1IINION WILLOW e RAT
&5T TAN WORKS 100 North Seventh Street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-14

WANTED. FOR U. s.. ARMY: ABLE
bodied, unmarried men. between ages of
z and IS, citizens OF United States. Of
good character and temperate habits, who
can speak. read and write English. For
information apply to #RECRUITINGa OF
FICER, no East Broad Richmond Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-14
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IT WILL POLISH OLD FURNITURD
as bright as ne-DE SPA1NS CLEAN
ING COMPOUND; % East Broad z
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-14

IF DE SPANS CLEANING COAGPOUlG1
IS not the best In the world you can @
g tt free. -
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-14

WANTED. "A. WORKING RoUsEKEEP-
FIR. r. w. ELSOM, No At 3. Broad
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-14

WANTED. GOOD COOKS AND HOUSE
MAIDS for New York: wages s. to s.
per week: transportation furnished. r.
w. ELSOM, No. At East Broad Street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-14

DE SPANS COMPOUND WILL CIRA1
and give furniture q polish that - oeh1
compound can equal.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-14

FOR RENT.
FOR RENT-A VERY SUIT
& OF ROOMS on first floor: large, bright,
nicely finished and conveniently ar
. ranged; suitable for small family. APP
ply 400 East Cary Street. Terms reason
able to acceptable party.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-14

COOK WANTED Is1GIEn.ATELY AT
d KIRKWOOD'S, sol E Main Street: must
have good restaurant experience. Come
ready to go to work. If accepted.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-01-01
Irmo n ews.
To the Editor of the Dispatch:

To the Editor of the Dispatch:
Another Christmas, with it's joys
to many and sorrows to some, has
come and gone and soon the old year
will be numbered with the past.
The supply of Christmas liquor has
been drunk, what little money the
people had has been spent and
things in general have settled down
to quiet. Let as then make new
beginning with the new year and 60
to work with renewed energy to bet
ter our lives and conditions.
The railroad business at this place
continues to increase. Shipments
both from and to this point are
heavy and the number Of tickets
sold here will compare with many
much larger places. Our agent here
has bis hands full to keep up with
the demands.
We are to have telephone line in
the near future. Right of way has
already been secured and Irmo will
soon be put in telephone communi-
cation with the outside world.
The health Ct our community is
quite good now, with the exception
of Mr.. Shelton Matthias, who is very
sick at his home.
Our school vacated for Christmas
on the evening of December Oath to
reopen Janusry 9Th. It closed with
appropriate exercises consisting OF
dialogues and speeches interspersed
with music furnished by Mrs. B. F.
Swygert as organist, Mr.. B. F. Swy-
CERT with violin and Mr.. Ollie Lowry
with banjo. The children, as whole,
acquitted themselves in a manner
that reflects great credit on their
worthy teachers. The music was
excellent. Very interesting and in
structive addresses were delivered by
Revs. S. G. Bsllentine and John l..
Ray. We hope that the words and
ideas of these addresses made last
ing impressions on the minds Of the
patrons of our school and that they
may bring forth some fruit.
A happy New Year to all.
December 80, 1901. H.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-01-01
LEXINGTON s. c. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY l. 1909
AEoNCEToN-

of the year, we may receive the
amounting from above. A blessed
Christmas has been spent to every
reader whose eyes have been open to
see the mysteries of this present
kingdom of our Lord and Savior
Jesus Christ. We will be held &C
countable for the deeds done in the
body on Christmas day as we'll as on
all other days. May We all be per-
mitted to live while another year
rolls by and witness another Christ
mas day.
Hark, what sounds are sweetly
stealing,
Soft through Bethlehem's mid
night air.
Louder yet and louder pealiDg,
Angel accents sure are there.
See, a light from heaven is stream
ing,
Night and darkness quit the plain,
See an angel brightly beaming
Followed by radiant train.
Fear rot shepherds glad my story,
Tidipgs of the greatest joy,
Christ is born the Lord Of glory,
1 proclaim a Savior nigh"
Max.
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