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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-06
w. g. T. ~. Convention.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, Oct. ,IS. .n
At the closing session Of the twenty-tirst
annual convention of the Woman
Christian Temperance Union of Virginia,
delegates to the National Convention were
appointed as follows: Ado,
Miss Mamie Bates, of Richmond; MISS
Clara Martin, Of Charlottesyltle; mrs q s;
Fl. L. Hough. of Berkeley; Mrs, william
Bckers, Of Richmond: Mrs. Eliza RAN
so Aite or ates' Misses Minnie Mills. Of
Onancock; Mrs. LnWrSnce Empree. %
Lexington; Mrs. William Freeman. OF
Norfolk, Mrs. William BURGESS, or LIN
coin; Mrs. Bette A, Rue, of Belle haven
Delegate at large: Mrs. w. Z. Payne'
The banners awarded to the, different
unions for the most successful WORK.. ~
the various departments were received
by the following:
Mrs i, II, Jones, of M6rrolE; Tor largest
Mrs. Mary u. Webb or Norfolk, TOT
largest fund raised by any union,
Mrs. Fl, IT, Hough, of Berkeley, Ipr
largest Increase In active membership,
over 100 new active members, having been
added to that union.
Before adjournment, the convention eH-
pressed its sincere appreciation OF the
splendid and successful efforts of judge
~ IL Mann In behalf Of the temper
ance glslation enacted by the State law
makers.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-06

Robert Webster near Winterpoch. has
been set for the third day of the term.
A suit has been filed in the Circuit
Court by Thomas Covington. administra-
tor of Robert B. Covington, against the
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company
for $4,000 damages for killing said r. b.
Covngton at Dunlop station some months
ago in the wreck Of the Norfolk and
Richmond cannon-ball train. Hon. VIII
liam B. McIlwalne represents the plain
tiff.
The Board of Supervisors will hold a
called meeting here next Monday to
pass upon the delinquent lists, which Will
be submitted by the tax-collectors that
day. The board Is considering the cree
ton of & new steel bridge over Swift
Creek, about mile from the courthouse.
Of which the Virginia Bridge and Iron
Company have submitted specifications
and blue prints with their bid. Tho con-
tract will probably not be awarded until
the regular meeting, on the fourth Mon
day in this month
Rev. Mr.. Sewell. Of the Methodist
Church, is continuing his revival servises
here this week at night. Owing to the
Indictment weather only four nights SER
Vices were held last week, but several
professions OF religion were made during
the meetings
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-06
CLEANED AT CHESTER
Mad Dog Scare Exctes PeopIe-Fever
Patients Getting Well.

Especial to The Dispatch.)
CHESTER, VA. Oct. b.-There Is some
thing of e mad dog agitation In the
village, this afternoon. and Mr.. w. H.
Thompson killed another yesterday. At
such times poor and scrawny dogs fare
badly, and the cry of mad dog rever-
berates, and everybody looks shy.
Miss Mabel Cogbill. daughter of Senator
Cogbill, who has been troubled with fever,
is reported as getting on favorably. Miss
Mary Elchelberger. daughter OF II. d.
Eichelberger, of this place, who has
spell of fever, Is doing we'll. and Mrs.
Barwager and the Pickett family are
recovering from spells Of fever. Mrs.
Barwager's little boy. likewise, Is Sc
riously ILL., and James Ruftin, son Of
George E. Rufiln. Is recuperating and
now convalescent.
Mrs ]. w. Clay and child, OF Campbell
county, who have been visiting Mrs C..
w. Friend here, the past week. has re-
turned to her fathers at DreWry's Bluff.
and expects In few days to go back
to her mountain home. Mr.. j. w. Clay,
her husband, has been engaged In can
vass for denomination as treasurer OF
Campbell. which place he has held for q
number of years.
G. e. Robertson & Son. of this place.
have bought out the Sykes wood business
In Manchester and are running the bus-
ness. Mr.. Robertson has had long ex-
perience in this kind Of business.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-06
PASTOR INSTALLED
Rev. j. E. Booker in Charge of the Old
Stone Church.
Especial to The Times-Dispatch.)


Especial to The Times-Dispatch)
LEXINGTON. VA, Oct. Brew j. e.
Booker, of Lexington, was formally In
stalled Sunday morning pastor of the
"Old stone" Presbyterian Church, mt Tim
her Ridge, six miles north of Lexington.
The sermon was preached by Rev, l.. b.
Turnbull d. D., of Lexington, and the
charge to the pastor was delivered by
Rev j. Spencer Smith, of Fairfield
The "Old Stone" Church Is the Oldest
in Rockbridgc and was built about a
century and half ago. In It's erection.
1t Is said that the women of the congre-
CATION carried sand for the men to use
in making mortar, and at that time the
people had to be on their guard against
the attacks from Indians. Adjoining this
ancient structure, was born Sam Hous-
ton, who afterwards won distinction In
Texas as the first president Of that re-
public, before It's annexation to the United
States.
The new pastor. Rev. Mr.. Booker, was
formerly pastor of the Second Presbyte-
rian Church, of stanton. later served
churches in Charleston, w. Va, and at
Hebron, Augusta county. He IS chairman
and treasurer of the Virginia Synod
Evangel!stic Committee. For several
years past he has made Lexington his
home
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-06
Petersburg Church Pleased
With Rev. DR.. Taylor.
SERMON ON METHODISM
Rev. Mr.. Booker Pays Tribute to His
Great Church johnson In
iured Boarding Train-Court
and Personal News.
Especial to The Times-Dispatch.)

PETERSBURG, VA, Oct. 5.-Rev. Dr.
new pastor of the First Baptist Church,
preached to large congregations at both
morning and evening services yesterday
DR.. Taylor has fine presence and is IN
deed an attractive and able speaker He
made a very pleasing impression on the
audiences which heard him yesterday.
There were many visitors present, and
these. too, are well pleased with the new
preacher. , t=
Rev. George L. Booker preached to a
very large congregation at High-Street
Methodist Church last night on the sub
iect, "Strong Points Of Methodism," or
'.Why We Succeed When Others Fail
Mr.. Booker contended that the establish
ment of the Methodist Church was an
immediate and absolute necessity. Among
the strong points of Methodism to-day
he mentioned the "Itinerant Ministry"
He said this system Is one of the great
est ever devised for the propagation Of
the gospel In closing he said the Meth
odist church is pre-eminently q singing
church.
THE SUIT POSTPONED.
The suit Of Collier against the virginia
Passenger and Power Company, set for
trial to-day, WIS COHliloeu uheia A>o'S'''
Der Cd, when special term of the court
will be held All other cases on the dock
ct will be continued until the next term.
No business Of Importance was trans
acted by Judge Hancock to-day.
The destitute family. which has been
provided with boarding house for sew
eral days by Mayor Jones, was taken to
Norfolk on the Trilby excursion yesterday
by MIR. C. A. Clark, Of this city. who was
In charge of the Trilby Petersburg office.
Mr.. Thomas Jefferson Clark. OF this
city, said to-day he was present during
the great Wing convention held IN Rich
nond sixty three years ago to-day, and
heard the speech of Daniel Webster de-
livered at the "log cabin" on Main Street.
WINDSOR MAN INJURED.
Mr.. w. f. johnson, we'll known resi-
dent of Windsor, attempted to board
Trilby excursion train about half-past
o'clock last evening while the train was
running at speed Of about twenty miles
an hour. He was thrown beneath the
Wheels and probably fatally injured. One
leC was crushed off and his r-bone
b, oxen. and he is badly bruised about the
body. He was sent to Norfolk for treat
ment, and there Is little hope of his re-
covery.
MIR. Hugh NJ. McAllister, of Newport
News; Mr. Robert Atkinson, and Mr.
George Roper, of Norfolk spent yesterday
with friends in Petersburg.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-06
RockBRIDdE COLT SHOW
initial Exhibition With Twenty four En-
tries.
(specIal to The Times-Dispatch.)

ESPECIAL to The Times Dispatch.)
LEXINGTON. VA, Oct. 5.-Thc initial
exhibition of the Rockbrdgo Colt Show
was held here to-day, and was attended
by large crowd There were twenty
four entries of weanllng colts, ana OF
this number five were mule colts.
The exercises were formally opened win
addresses by Grecnlcc. D. Letcher and
DR.. II. II. Lee. The Judges were well
known horsemen of Rockingham county
c. l.. Rogers, w. NJ. Menifee, Robert Tut
wler and Hlrsch Brothers.
There were four classes-heaVy draught,
first premium to D. 3. Fultz; general
utility, first premium William station;
driving, first premium, Lawrence EN-
bree; saddle, first premium, Thomas
Deacon; mule colts, first premium, ). NJ
Humprics.
1t is thought by many that the ROCK
bridge Colt Show will be permanent IN
stitution with exhibits every year. The
promoters are DESTROYS of enlarging Its
scope, so as to include a general stocq
exhibit as we'll as agricultural exhibits.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-06
BEARD LION
IN HIS DEN
Peoples Steamboat Company
to Run Boats to Baltimore.
COMPETE WITH WEEMs
fredericksburg Wharves Present an
Animated Scene With Boats Arriv-
Ing and Departing, and Barges
Loading at the Banks.
COMPETE WITH WEEMS
(snec,al to The Times-Dispatch.)

Especial to The Times-Dispatch.)
FREDERICKSBURG. VA, Oct. 5.-The
Peoples Steamboat Company, of this city,
has purchased the fine steamer Sun
team" and will establish competing
line against the Weems Line from this
city to Baltimore. The Sunbeam will ply
between Tappahannock and Baltimore,
and passengers and freight from this
city to Baltimore will be transferred from
the Tourist to the Sunbeam at Tappahan-
mock The Tourist, Of the Peoples Line,
will be continued at the regular schedule
between this city and Urbanna, as here
tofore.
ANIMATED SCENE.
The wharves here presented an AMI
mated scene to-day. Four steamers were
under steam and left at different hours
during tho day, and besides these large
number Of big barges are being loaded
with railroad ties by the dealers here
for the Northern markets. Some Of the
b1rges carry as many as 10000 ties each.
Within the past month over 10000 bushels
of wheat and corn have been brought to
this city from along the Rappahannock
River, This grain formerly all went to
the Baltimore market, but this year the
high prices prevailing here, and the in
creased facilities for shipping have In
cuced the producers to ship to TINS point
BALANCE OF TRADE.
Owing to improved shipping facilities,
the difference in favor of Fredericksburg
as a. market for the people along the Rap
mn hammock Ri, er Is eight cents per bushel
Most of the trade from the Rappahannock
Valley. which formerly went to other
places, is now coming to this city for the
sam reasons.
Mr.. Janis T. Lowry has sold to Mr.. M.
IT, King, Of North Carolina, the residence
and large lot on the corner OF Hazel
Hill Avenue and Dixon Street, MI KING,
with his family. will occupy the properly
as their home and permanently reside
here.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-06
FIRE ON A TUG
"A Watchman Jumps Overheard to Save
His Life.

WEST POINT, VA. Oct. 5-The terri.
BILE clang of the fire-bell again struck
terror to the hearts of the people Of West
Point between 7 and s o'clock Saturday
night, October Sd. At first 1t was thought
to be the tug boat Dora" employed by
The Chesapeake Package Company.
The factory had shut down temporarily
and Mr. S. c. Durham, former superln-
tendent, was acting as Waterman. He
went aboard the tug with lighted Ian
tern. There was said to be one hundred
gallons of gasoline stored on the tug.
Gas was escaping and an explosion fol-
lowed.
Mr. Durham epveloped in flame jumped
overheard and saved his life, but was
seriously burned about his face. head and
hands
There was great cause to fear that
other explosions would follow this,
causing the loss OF life and danger 10
property but the tug was scuttled and
sunk in the Mattapon! River.
Rev Or. Bennett, presiding elder OF the
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-06
CUTTING SCRAPES
James Tuns stall Dies from Wounds Re-
ceved at Negro Association.

Especial to The Tlmes-Dispatch.)
CHATHAM, VA, October 5.-John Dali
ton, came to this place Sunday and gave
himself up to Sheriff Shelhorse, who COM
mitted him to jail. Thursday. While Dan
ton was attending sick horse al the
home Of Jabez Gibson general fight
was engaged In, In which Dalton severely
cut Henry and Digg Gibson. sons OF
Jabez Gibson.
Friends Of the Gibsons became very
much enraged and threatened to Kill Dali
ton, who, fearing violence, came to the
authorities for safety. Dalton was under
Influence Of whiskey, but remembers well
everything that occurred, except the cut
ting. Eot az 10
James Tunstall, colorcd, Jawas fatally
stabbed and shot by some Of his own
color at Whitmell Saturday during ne
gro association. and died from his wounds
Sunday. Hi'97uut
Another negro was severely cut in the
same row. The murderer made good his
escape. 4.s1
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-06
.CRAICEN TUNNEL
IS OPEN AGAIN
Departments Of the Norfolk
and Western Are
Moved.
(special to The Times-Dispatcty)

u
ROANOKE. VA, Oct. 5.-The work or
retimbering the Craigen tunnel which was
burnt cut about six months ago was COM
pleted this morning and trains ran
through 1t this afternoon.
Owing to the crowded condition OF the
Norfolk and Western offices since l.. u,
johnson was made president, three OF tho
departments, tho claim agent freisht
claim and real estate are to be moved
into an office building nearby.
j. j. Bowley. the oldest citizen OF BED
ford county, Is dying at his home az
Northside. lie was ninety-flYe years or
age Saturday, and was taken SICK that
day.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-06
Looking for Harry futile.

Especial to The Times-Dispatch)
ALEXANDRIA,, VA, Oct. 5.-The con-
dition of John Ryan, the man who was
shot here Thursday night last, con-
tnues very critical, and the man who
did the shooting, may at any, time be
wanted on the charge of murder. In a
statement made Saturday evening. Ryan
said that the name of his assailant was
Harry futile.
The police are keeping strict look
out for this man, but as yet have no
clue as to his whereabouts.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-06
BOTH NOW IN JAIL
The White Brothers Who Killed a kins.
man Are Locked Up.
Especial to The Times Dispatch.

CHESTERFIELD, VA, Oct. 5.--Berke-
ley and Everett White are both now in
jail here, charged with the murder Of
Otis White (colored. the former having
been brought In to-day from the Man
Chester jail by Deputy Sheriff Goode.
OTIS White was killed near hallsboro
or the last Sunday in September, during
bsawl, BY being stabbed just over
tho heart, Both parties now under ar
rest arc charged with being accessory
to the murder.
The commemorative case against
James Lewis viii be heard on the first
day of the coming term Of court and
the case against Walter Walden, who Is
under indictment for the murder OF
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-06

Methodist Church in this district. preach
ed at the Methodist Church last night
Rcv. John A. Sullivan preached at the
Baptist Church Sunday morning and
night
Mr. Gilbert Taylor returned to the home
Of his parents, in West Point, few
days ago, having spent two years IN the
Philippine Islands. returning to Boston
year ago where he has been in business
since
Mrs Frank Smith, who was taken to
the Virginia Hospital ten days ago is
reported better.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-06
A SAN FRANCISCO PHYSICIAN
Uses HerpIcIde Successfully In Treating
nf $k,a

uses f1erplclde successfully w ''S"N'"o
Sycoss of the Beard
He says: II recently treated a case OF
sycosis (smilar to 'barber's itchD OF the
lower lip, with Newbro's Herplcloe.
There was an extensive loss or peard,
with inflammation, extending well down
on the chin. The result of the appllca-
ton OF Herplcide was most gratifying.
The loss OF beard ceased and new
growth Of hair is now taking place oyer
the once inflamed area.
"(Signed) Melville u, O'Neill. NJ D.,
"s45 Howard ST.,
San Francisco, Cal"
Herpicide kills the dandruff germ and
permits the hair TO grow abundantly.,
Sold by leading druggists. Send lOc, IN
stamps for sample to The Herpicide 20,
Detroit. Mich, owens g. Minor Drug
Co., Special Agents.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-06
WIFE MURDERER
GETS LONG SENTENCE
(special TO The Times Dispatch.)


STAUNTON. VA, Oct. 5.-William
Massey the horse trainer and GYPSY,
who was charged with numbering his
wife last winter, near stanton. was
sentenced to eighteen years in the .peni-
Tertiary Saturday night. The trial has
in the County Court, and Saturday night
an extra session was held. and about
midnight, after being out over. an hour.
the jury reached their verdict.
This fellow was tried about a month
ago. but the jury failed to agree, and
we're discharged. They stood on that
trial five for hanging and seven for SEN
tenCe, T"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-06
PROMINENT PASTOR
DESIRES TO RETIRE
fspecial to, The T1mes-Dispatch.)

Especial to- TIC Ilnes-DlsFatcll'I
ALEXANDRIA,. VA, October b.--Re4.
DR.. George L. Hunt, pastor of the F4rst
Baptist Church. and one of the most
popular and eloquent preachers In the
city, yesterday morning announced to his
congregation that he wished to be re-
lieved of the pastoral duties, to take Ell
feet at tho end Of this month.
Tho church Is In a highly prosperous
condition, and DIR. Hunt wishes to take
a much needed rest, and let younger
man take charge of affairs
A short time since the church celebrated
the centennial Of Its existence.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-06
ISLE OF WIGHT DEMOCRATS
Mass>M Getting to Elect a Democratic
Executive Commute
'Snccial to The Times-Dispntch

: TpIUCIHT u
WINDSOR, VA, Oct. 5.-The Democrats
of Isle Of Wight county, In mass-meetins
at Isle of Wight Courthouse, to-day elect
ed tho following Democratic Executive
Committees:
NEWPORT Distrlct-J. r. Jordan, "A. s.
Johnson, j. e. White, ]. w. Bell and
J. w. Jordan.
Hardy District-N, B. Munforf, L. l..
Vellnes w. II. McClolland, j. A. Tur-
ner and ]. n. White.
Windsor Distrlct-W. J. Saunders. c.
It. Joyner, c. Il, King, r. b. White and
James A. Johnson
The committee went into executive ses-
sion and elected j. r. Jordan chairman
and A. S. johnson secretary.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-06
.LYNCHBURG TOBACCO ASSN
Annual Meeting and the Election OF
Officers.
Especial to The Ttmes-Dispatch,

LYNcHBURG, VA, Oct. 5,-The
Iynchburg Tobacco Association at its
annual meeting held to-day elected VII
liam King, Jr., president: 4. G. Stokes.
yice-presdent; James Franklin. Jr., sec
rotary and treasurer, and w. j. Collins.
supervisor OF sales.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-06
WILL ANALYZE STOT1ACH
Colored School Teacher Showed Symp-
toms of Strychnne Poison.
Especial to The Times-Dlspatch.)

Especial to The Times-Dispatch.)
FAIRFAX c. H, VA. Oct. b,-Dr! w.
z. Moncure left to-day for Richmond
with the contents Of the stomach OF e..
l.. Roberts, colored, who died last Mon
day night with symptoms. which indi-
ca ted strychnine poison.
They will be analysed by the state
chemist, and if the suspicion which pre-
wallis is confirmed there will probably
be a thorough investigation OF the, case,
He hys been the teacher OF the col
ord school for several years. ana Is
known to have had bitter enemies.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-04-15
STATE HAPPENINGS
FIRE CHIEF RESIGNS
The Trouble Between City COun-
Gil and Fire Department ina
Fair Way to Be Solved.

Provo, April 1.-THE difficulty between
the city council and tho fire department,
which has excited attention for some time,
is now probably in a way 10 DE solved,
although ID is hy mo- means certain. About
six weeks ago the council asked for tne
RESIGNATION OF the IRE chief. George IT,
Bean. and the two tcamsters employed uy
the CRY. The fire chief, MI bedn, mas
presented his resignation 90 the mayor,
and last evening Mayor TAYLOR presented
the name of Joseph LoVeits5 90 succeed
Mr. Bean. Ihc council, however, rallied
90 confirm. the majority being OF tne
opinion that the resignation should nave
been addressed 10 the council as wen
as che mayor. There was considerable
discussion of this matter, ard salt Lake
CITY and its police chief middle came 10
fog some consideration by way OF COM
uarlsOu. AS TO the teamsterS the cOuucii
took the biz iu its teeth and discharged
them The discharge 90 take effect ia Two
weeks and employed two others, Abe
johnson and sam snyder To was M
timated hy Councilman McEWan that the
teamsters might not accept the discharge
but he had no. doubt that the council hdd
perfect right 90 disc barge them Win
out any investigation. and even % o. dil
not and should be compelled 20 pay them
their wages FOR the remainder of inc
year he was n favor. of doing that a4c
have men iu the department who Would
comply with the orders OF the couhcll. .
John y. Brown. representing the RIO
NnlaNNr RUNWAY tNitll'NANr NNfN". NN --.
fore the council and offered the city loo
catalina trees for 5000 and ln addluon
offered 90 give the city 200 trees The
natter was referred To- the committee 5n
public grounds ana city pronertv.
Mr. Brown stated Incidentally that the
railway companV bad $500 trees planted
in lhp nurseries iu Provo. and would plant
out from 5000 10 $1,000 this season. lie
spoke very highly OF the tree ithe ca-
tslpa suecies) and OF its adaptabl.-y TO
Utah climatic and s.l conditions.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-04-15

suffer with kidney trouble?
Does your back ache? Do you
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exactly what's the matter? Have
you tried medicines or doctors
without benefit? Are YOU about
discouraged? Then do as l did,
and get well-Use Dr. Kilmer's
Swamp-Root! l know it will
cure YOU"
If he did this, would you be-
lieye him?
Wouldn't you, if you were a
sufferer, follow his advice, know
ing that he bore living, sentient,
vital testimony to the wonderful
virtues Of this great natural
remedy?