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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-22
People Of Petersburg Much
Interested in Scheme.
LAND TO BE CONDEMNED
Commissioners to View the Property
Wanted on Next Tuesday Country
Club Wants Liquor License.
Nothing Newin Strike.
Especial to The Tlmes-Dispatch.)

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PETERSBURG, VA, July 21.-People
In the progress OF the plan for the turn
ing of the freshet in the Appomattox
River through another channel and the
digging out OF the present channel.
The city has Instituted proceedings for
the condemnation of the land Tho
County Court has appointed Messrs. Will
liam A. Blankingshlp. James r. Cousins,
w. G. 1vey. G. W. Robertson and Cad
mus Archer commissioners to meet on
the lands OF Alfred Hickey. Lawrence
D. Green's estate and Martha Logan
and others on next Tuesday. the 18th,
10 assess damages for that part of the
lands of these defendants which the city
proposes 10 take for Its purposes.
There are no new developments in the
strike situation In Petersburg. The men
continue to return to work. the cars 10
run regularly. and the people to ride.
This Is briefly, the situation in this city
at the present time.
Considerable interest Is being aroused
In the Legislative canvass in Dinwddle
county among those affected. NJ. W.
Sterne, who announces himself ,candi-
date for the House Of Delegates, is said
TO have Withdrawn. 7. z. Clark and
Preston Boisseau are still IN the field
for the Democratic nomination. o. j..
Boisseau is the Independent candidate,
and he says he will certainly win.
Tho Country Club is preparing to make
application for a liquor license. Din
widdie county. In which the club is situ-
ate2, recently went dry" and no liquor
has been sold at the club since that time.
Application for license Will be made to
the County Court within few days.
The excursion to be given to Norfolk
and Virginia Beach the 3oth of this
month by the West End Baptist Church,
to help in iquidating Its debt. will doubt
less be one Of the largest that has gone
from Petersburg this summer.
The new church organ for ST. Johns
Episcopal Church In this city has ar
rived. and will be put In place probably
In time for the services next Sunday.
Mrs. w. H. Harrison, her sister. Mrs
White Miss Lavnia White, Misses Helen
md Dorothy Harrison, left this morning
for the yellow Sulphur Springs to spend
the summer
The Misses Binforel left to-day ito spend
several weeks at Blncksburg.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-22
WEDDING TO-DAY
Mr.. Mann Randolph Page Pendleton
Marry Miss CIaggett.
(special to The Times-Dlspatch.)

(Special to The Ttmes-D ispatch)
WYTHEvILLE, VA, July 21.-On to-
morrow at noon quiet marriage will be
celebrated at st. Johns Episcopal Church
in Wytheville, the Rev. Mercer P. Logan,
D. D., the rector officiating Miss Le-
onora Claggett, Of Fairfax, who has
made her home in this county for the
past six months, and Mr.. Mann Randolph
Page Pendleton. we'll known farmer,
of Wytheville will be married. No invi-
,atons are out, but the church will be
open to such friends as may desire to
see the ceremony performed.
Announcement has just been made OF
the engagement of Miss Emily Fayette
Stevens, Of Elmira, New York. to Mr..
Louis Frederick Krenning. Of Wythe-
Vile. The wedding will take place in
October Mr.. Krenning Is a prominent
Young lawyer being a member of the
law firm of Thomas 6. Krcnning. His
bride-to-be Is charming young lady.
who has made a host Of friends while
acting during the past two sessions as
Instructor In vocal and instrumental
music In Wytheville Female Seminary.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-22
7. II. ELLETT
MODERATOR
Elected at Opening Meeting
of Dover Association.
DIVISION is APPROVED
DIVISION is APPROVED
The Peninsula Churches to Be Civ
en- Permission to Withdraw Well
coming Address by Or. R. II.
Pitt-Enthusiastic Session.
Especial to The Times. DlsDntch.)

ASHLAND. VA, July 2l.-Clear skies
and an unusually large assemblagc
greeted the opening of the one hundred
and twentieth session of the Dover Zap
list Association. The usual devotional
exercises were conducted by DR.. Charles
S. Gardner, of Richmond. T. Fl. Elicit,
Esq. Of Richmond, was unanimously
elected moderator TO fill the unexpired
term of Rev. H. a. Bagby Rev. Or.
Pitt delivered the address OF welcome,
and the response was made by Rev. w.
E. Hatcher.
Walter Sydnor submitted and read the
report Of THE State Of Churches"
The interest of the western group of
churches was considered.
A special address, THE Mission Of
Baptists," was delivered by Rev. H. T.
Louthan, of Williamsburg.
After this address the association took
recess to enjoy most sumptuous din
ner. served in a grove adjoining the
church.
At the afternoon session the church was
again filled to overlooking. The Minis
tiers Relief Fund came up for discussion
and an address was made by Rev. W. r.
Hundley. of Barton Heights In closing
he gave an original poem, which was.
like his address, of unusual merit. Drs.
Hatcher, c. II. Ryland and George
Cooper also took part in this part Of the
exercises, as did John K. Russell. OF Hen
rico, and D. N Cooke, of Hanover
The report of the Sunday-school and
Bible Board was then taken up and read
by Rev G. H. Sheriff. Of Henrico county.
Rev. W. r. L. Smith, ]. Add. French.
Of Austin. Tex. and J. NJ. Pitcher. Of
Petersburg, also made additional reports.
AT the morning session two new
churches, West Hampton" and River
View" applied for admission.
PENINSULA CHURCHES.
Letters from the Peninsula churches,
twelve in number. were received, asking
to be granted leave to form a new asso-
citation. The request was referred to
special committee, who will report fav-
orably in the morning.
The division is asked on account Of
availability Of location and in perfect
good will and harmony, no friction of
any kind whatever being intimated..
Tonight at S:l5 General Education WAS
taken up, and speeches were made by
Drs. Gardner Trlbble and Hatcher.
The exercises for Wednesday will be:
Devotional exercises. $3.50; Educational
1l-l2; at noon special sermon will be
delivered by Rev. 7. Benton Hill: State
Missions Will be discussed In the after
noon: at the evening session Foreign
Missions will receive attention from the
association; at lO:3O A. NJ. woman's
missionary meeting will be held In the
Presbyterian Church..
Never has there been larger or more
enthusiastic mcetlng Of the association.
The delegates are all we'll taken care or,
and perfect peace and harmony reign.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-22
DIR. HATCHER
TO PREACH
VIII Take Part in Dedication
of Mt. Carmel Church.
HE FELL FIFTY FEET
Bow Tumbled from Top Of Tall Tree,
Yet Had No Bones Br oken--W. >.
Fraser, Of Orange County, is
Candidate for Legislature
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i l.
FREDERICltSBURG, VA, July 81
The Washington Guards. the crack mill
tary company of this city, returned nome
| last night and were met at the stalloi
| by large crowd of citizens, VINO saP'
| tho boys a warm welcome TO their MONIES
The company made splendid record IL
| Richmond.
| On Sunday next. July 26th. Mount Car
mel Baptist Church, in Fauquier county
vii! be dedicated at II o'clock "A. M. nc
dedicatory sermon will be preached by
Rev. Dr. William Z. Hatcher, of Rlcn.
mond. Other ministers taking part VIII
he Reys. c. w. Brooks, A. j. Cumming,
". A. Patten, Il. w. Newman and a. L.
Lynn, the pastor There will be all-day
services, and fine dinner Will be served
which will be free TO the public:
Mir. Peyton Wiltshire, of near Mine Run.
Orange county, has been stricken Win
paralysis, and his condition is regarded
as very serious.
Mr. + G, Estis, of Stafford county,
while moving threshing machine from
one farm to another, fell between the
brakes and wheels While the machine was
In motion, and narrowly escaped dea' ~
Fortunately the machine was stopped IN
time to prevent 1t from crushing MN.
AS It was, he was very badly bruised up.
FELL FIFTY FEET.
Miss Alice Estelle Stearns. youngest
daughter Of Mr.. Frank P. Stearns. "hlie
PLAYING in the yard of her fathers resi-
dence, fell and broke her arm badly.
Master Willie Limerick Of Washington.
while visiting his sister, Mrs. Willlam
Olive, in Stafford county fell from the
ton of a tree to the ground. distance OF
nifty feet and strange to say, no oohes
were broken. He was, however, terribly
bruised about the head and body, and Or.
Tompkins of this city, was summoned 10
render medical aid.
The three big camp meetings OF the
Northern Neck will this year attract large
crowds. and many are now making their
preparations to attend The first one
10 open will be Wharton Grove Baptlst,
meeting on the lower Rar1AhannocK,
which will begin on Friday July ath. ana
continue ten days. Excursions VIII pc
run from points along the river to TINS
meeting. Marvin Grove Methoolst camp
meeting will begin July Slst and continue
ten days. and Kirkland Grove Baptist
camp Will commence August l4th, to last
ter days. A number of strong ministers
will conduct the services at these meet
ings.
Mr.. A, c. Mayo. son of the late Robert
NJ. Mayo. of Westmoreland county, has
been appointed to a good position IN New
York, and has gone there to reside
Mr. W., S. Fraser. prominent cltlzen
of Orange county, who Is Just recovering
from a long spell of Illness. announces
that he will be candidate for the Dem
ocratic nomination for the Legislature
from that county this fall. He says his
platform will be reformation, economy.
development Of our natural resources and
internal improvement for State and
county.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-22
Briights' Disease
AND
Diabetes,

eloatIng, Gravel, Dull Back Ache,
Kidney Diseases, Urinary Affections
cured by taking Stuart's Gin and Buchu
The worst forms of Kidney, and Bladder
Trouble. after every intelligent remedy
Stuart's Gin and Buchu; 1t IL a bland. de-
Iightfully pleasant tasting medicine, that
acts directing on the kidneys and bladder.
quickly draining ont every imrurity. heal
Ing and STRENGTHENING the kidneys, giving
Buchu Invariably cures BriGht's Disease
and Diabetes even when the patient had
given UT hope. or where they had been
tapped to drain off the accumulated
DISEASED KIDNEY sYMPT oMs,
Agonizing pains In the back. swollen legs
OF abdomen, discharges from the urethra.
neuralgia Of the bladder, burning sensa-
ton or difficulty In passing water, also
aa rsGae 81 fes ane esa y he a
der, stone in the bladder, disagreeabie
odor Of the urine, scanty and hlgh-col-
ored; rheumatism, with aches and pains
in bones and hack. Death may freauent-
ly follow these symptoms.
For any OF these symptoms
viii be restored TO health. and your Kid
neys and bladder perfectly cured. Stuarts
GIN and Bnsh9 sweetens TIE ens Urine
lions from the Kidneys and urethra,, makes
ney remedy made Thoroughly tested for
past 20 years ln hospitals and private prae1-
tife I pGrTEEils = Or by express a. SOM sa,n
Of the many cures made, FREE, by writ;
ps Stuart Drug Co, Atlanta, Ga, Special
medical adyise given u YOU describe your
TRAGL SOD hRu L eo 81 East ga bros S
| Street. Call or write Stunrts Gin and
! Euchu sent by c6DresR
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-22
HOW TO FIND OUT.

Fill a bottle or common glass with your
water and let 1t stand twenty four hours'
sediment or settling indicates at WI .
healthy condition of the kidneys; VI IL
stains the linen It Is evidence OF kinney
trouble; too frequent desire to pass lt. or
main IN the back is also convincing proot
that the kidneys and bladder are out ri
order.
WHAT TO DO.
There is comfort In the knowledge SO
often expressed that DR.. Kilmer.s
Swamp Root the great kidney and blad-
der remedy. fulflls every wish In curing
rheumatism. pain in the back, Kidneys,
liver, bladder and every part OF the uri-
nary passage. 1t corrects inability to
hold water and scalding pain in passing
K. or bad effects following use Of liquor,
wire or beer, and overcomes that I'M
pleasant necessity OF being compelled to
go often during the day, and to get up
many times during the night. The mild
and the extraordinary effect OF Swamp
Root is soon realized. 1t stands the
highest for It's wonderful cures OF the
most distressing cases. If you need a
medicine you should have the best. Sold
by druggists in tiftycent and one-dol-
lar sizes
You may have a sample bottle OF
Swamp Root, the great kidney remedy,
and book that tells all about 1t, both
sent absolutely free by mall. Address
Dr. Kilmer & Co.. Bnghamton. N. y.
When writing be sure to mention that
you read this generous offer In The
Richmond Times Dispatch. Don't make
any mistake, but remember the name.
Swamp Root, DR.. Kilmers Swamp Root,
and the address, Binghamton, N. y. on
every bottle.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-22
YORK COUNTY POLITICS
Date is Selected for Primary-Secre,
Ballot Determined On.
Special TO the Times-Dispatch

(Speciaito The Times Dispatch)
YORKTOWN. VA, July 2l.-Yesterday
WAS County Court day, and as there were
no cases OF especial importance on the
docket. the day was given up almost en-
tirely to politics.
John Johnson. a respected colored man
of Tabs, about fifteen miles below here
was found dead on the store porch of
Mr.. l. s, Smiths store early Sunday
morning. He was left standing on the
corner talking to some young gentlemen
about half-past Saturday night, at the
close of business, Al half-patt Sunday
morning he was found in identically the
same position. stone dead. Dr. McAllis-
ter. the coroner, pronounced his demise
due TO heart failure.
Registration has Just been completed
In Poquoson District, and resulted In lla
new names being added TO the list, all
white and all Democrats. This gives this
district 49, votes, 100 more than the rest
of the combined vote of the county
The Democratic Executive Committee
of York county was In session yesterday
and arranged for the county primaries
August the lst was selected as the pol
day, and the secret ballot selected.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-22
TO EMPLOY MANY
TOBACCO WORKERS
Universal Company to Manu-
facture All-TobaCCo Gig
arettes in Lynchburg.
(special to Tho Times Dispatch.

LYNcHBURG, VA, July 2l,--In refer
ence to the allegation that President But
ier. Of the Universal Tobacco Company.
had managed the affairs Of the company
in the interest of the Commonwealth I'd
bacco Company, Mr. Robert ]. snead.
yce-pres!dent and general manager OF
day that the two companies were separate
and distinct corpora tons, that the claims
tie Universe! Company that the Com
monwealth Tobacco Company is being
subs tantiated by the facts.
He said that part Of the Common,
leased to the Universal and will be USED e
BY the latter for the manufaotgre Of al,
tobacco cigarettes and long and plug-cut
tobacco, and that between two and three
hundred operatives would be employed
Mr.. snead stated that the. fact that
William II. Butler was largely interest
ed In both companies had led many to be-
lIeye that the Commonwealth was. q
branch Of the Universal, but that not !,
single share of one company was ned
by the other.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-22
TELEP HONE
GIRLS WE'D
One Elopes and Another is
Married in Hampton.
RUN OVER BY BEER WAGON
Miss Salley Sustains Fracture Of Her
Leg-Driver Arrested, Claims the
Horses We're Running Away.
To UnveiI Portraits.

Especial to The Times-Dispatch.)

(SpcClall ne IllneS-lJlS1
NEWPORT NEWS, VA, July 2l.-The
German cruiser Vineta will return to the
shipyard in few weeks to have repairs
made. The German gunboat Panther has
left the shipyard for Halifax. The Ger
man cruiser Gazelle will complete repairs
in a short time and will sail for Halifax
The monitor Arkansas came UP to the
shipyard to-day from Old Point. and 1t
is understood that the damage recently
sustained during the discharges of her
twelve-inch turret guns will be repaired
here.
The cruiser Topeka returned to Old
FONT to-day from Annapolis.
Miss Grace Johnson. a telephone girl
'e,oped to Elizabeth City, n. c., with Her
bert T. Rosenberger.
a brewery wagon ran over Miss Celia
P. Salley to-day, fracturing her right
limb above the knee and infl:cting other
injuries. The driver, Moses Harris, was
arrested. He claimed his horses were
running away.
", H. Camden. indicted for assaulting
NJ. r. Davis, and recently arrested at Ha.
gerstown. Md. having Jumped" his bail
bond was tried to-day and acquitted.
Hampton has sold its $4,000 four and a
half per cent. paving bonds to Harrington
and Ellis, of New York. The bonds will
run forty years.
Miss Salle Martin and Marshall John
son were married In Hampton tonight
at the home of the Rev A. j. Renforth
The bride is Hampton telephone girl
Arrangements were made to-day for the
unwilling at the Elizabeth City courthouse
on September 10th of the portraits of the
late Judges Of the court William r. Will
lis, John Booker George NJ. Peek and
Baker P. Lee.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-22
Opening Session Of Black.
eMeeting Held Yesterday
BIG CROWD is EXPECTED
Some Of the Delegates Are There. but
Many More Are Looked for To-
Day-Blackstone People Have
Latch-Strings Out.
10 The Ttmes.p!sputch

Especial 10 1pe
BLACKSTONE. VA. July 2l.-The Pc
tersburg District Conference Of the Meth
odist Church met In annual session at
this place tonight, Rev. r. 7. Wilson,
the presiding elder OF the district, pre-
SIDING.
To-night's session Is being held In Cren-
shaw Methodist Church. The opening SER
mon was delivered by Rev. ]. A. Taylor.
OF Petersburg Not many OF the delegates
have yet arrived. although some came in
on each of the several passenger trains
to-day, and others by private convey
ances. BY tomorrow morning trains all
are expected to arrive.
beginning with the morning session TO.
morrow all the sessions VIII ne held
in the chapel at the Female institute
than which no better plae could be wish
ed for. Dinners will also be served tha
delegates and the hosts who attend IN
the dining-room at the Institute,
The homes of the people here irrespec-
tiye OF denomination. have been thrown
omen 10 the visiting delegates. they being
furnished suppers, lodgings and break
FAST at the private residences, and dinners
a, thu Institute.
This latter arrangements VIZ ,e'aotS -
conference to more speedily olspatch tne
business in hand.
out OF the one hundred and four mem
hers of the conference nearly one hum
dred are expected, these having, by let.
ter, expressed their intention OF pe'ns
present
There will, OF course, be large gather
ing in attendance who are not members.
being drawn. as Is always the case
by interest, curiosity ana other REASONS,
'Tbis crowd. 1t is expected, will reach
one thousand on tomorrow and Thurs".
The conference is expected to got
through with all business on thursday
night or Friday morning,
Great PREPARATIONS have been made TOR
the entertainment of the visitors ana
everything will be done TO maze the''
stay a pleasant one,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-22
AT CAPE CHARLES
Cool Breezes Blow Between Ocean and
Bay-Summer Visitors.

Especial to The Times spatch.y
CAPE CHARLES, VA, July 21.-On this
little Eden, between the ocean and the
bay, with the thermometer registering
between seventy and eighty degrees dur
Ing the day, with the sun shining bright
and cool breeze blowing from the waters
and moon and stars shining from a cloud
less sky at night, one can find conditions
here just to their liking. Driving, golf,
TERMS, sailing, fishing and dancing are
some of the amusements which make the
hours. days and weeks go by so pleas
antly.
There was quito a pretty and delightful
dance last week, given by the young men
at Winkins Beach, In honor of Miss John
stoI and her friend from Philadelphia.
Miss Johnston Is visiting her sister Mrs
Sally Wilkins. Another dance which was
thoroughly enjoyed was given last night
at Parsons Opera House. All the young
people and young married chaperones
We're present.
This town has been full of commission
men or their representatives Potatoes
have been the cry, The crop this year
was larger and the season longer. The
shipments this year have been very heavy.
In fact. this point is said to be the largest
potato market in the world, The season
for Irish potatoes Is pretty we'll over now,
and the buyers have nearly all left for
the peach districts.
There are good many visitors here,
Miss Maybeth Taylor, from Savannah, is
visiting Mrs Charlie Savage.
Miss Barlow. of Williamsburg, Is here
with her sister. Mrs. John Daniel.
Mrs. Bruce Leo Jones has been at Ocean
View attending tho Press Association
The guest of Mr.. and Mrs, A. Prescott
Rowe.
MIR. and Mrs. w IT. Pease who have
been at the Arlington for the past month
left Saturday for their home In New Bed
ford, Mass.
Mr.. and Mrs, George Jarvis Spady will
leave "Wednesday for n visit of n month
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-22
BUYING APPLES
FOR FOREIGN SALE
Senior Member Of Big Firm
Visits Orchards of Roam
oke County.
oke County,.
The rlmes-Dispatch.,

SALEM, VA July al Yesterday
morning William crosslmey Z, ne fleos senior f.
Sons OF New York, Boston and Liverpool,
arrived apriSI d in salem. lie is now in the Back
ing over the immense orchards there w
his firm for shipment. Last year lheI
shipped over half mill'oIna barr barrels .rf OF
apples TO England and 70 Europei Ihe
pins pins has gone abroad In England they
by the highest class Of buyers. Ihly year ar
The largest in the history Of fruit grow,
Ing. The orchards are MS llne as thofe
seen anywhere, and the owners .ah 80 IN, sne
On Back Creek always bring ,linc prices
In foreign markets. Amons those lnall mr.
esed IN orchard growln,g !, 'nis Of cs xe
brated section IL the ,u go'TfS. niner, OF nich.
mOnd.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-22
Loudoun County Primaries.

Especial to The Times. DSpntch.)
LEESBURG. VA. July 2l.-The Lou
doun county primaries will be held on
August 18th. when candidates for the
House of Delegates and each OF the
county offices will be nominated, AT
present there are in the field for nomlna-
ton for clerk Of the court, three candi-
dates--V. White, Paul W. Garrett and the
present incumbent. For sheriff, three
Eugene Monroe, George w. Virta, and
Thomas Edwards For trcasurer--John
l.. Gil. VIM. l., Powell il. Russell, W.
A. Mcfarland and George W.. Popklns.
For Commemorative attorney--Cecil Con-
nor and the present incumbent
SO far there has been no candidate for
the House Of Delegates to succeed the
Hon. John Ryan. the present incumbent.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-22
Brilliant Euchre Party.

Especial 10 The Times Dispaleno m
ORKNEY apRINGs, Va, July ~ y III l,rT "a
guests at Orkney sprinMgpr WInsmore and
vi Viz s'' o Pa aishth a. 81 saFIs paSy
Smieh Yss br!lla,ns ayr Ky Mr. ."i b. . H.
m hbnU,e a and MA ". a. YancNy OF
The late arriyala nro M ~ Mn, - Z GIN
morman. Mira ztmmermNIsah. ao m' e,on M,
Mr. saoi ar aa sGa Vie asa XIII sn
elar d Waphlnston p I,,, g; W. w., u M h
n. g. AID MI Mr. D. N. Rause and Wife,
Of LandOWn. Pa.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-22
DISCRIMINATING LADIES.
Enjoy Using Herpcds on Account OF Its
plstnctIveress.

The Iadlcs who have used Newbro s
JIcrnicida sneak OF 1t in the highest
terms, for It's quick effect In cleansing
The scalp Of dandrur and also for its ex.
cellcnco as general hair-drsssing,, i
that itching which dandruff VIII cause,
Newbro's Herplclde effectively cures
dandrun. as It DESTROYS the germ mat mat
TO faIl out. and later badness; in killing
ii. HorpieIde stops falling hair and pre-
vents badness. It Is also an ideal hair
drcssing for It lends an anstocratic
charm to the hair that II quite distine,
tive. Sold by leading druggists. send
loc. In stamps for sample to me her.
nM,flas CO. Co. petf eaec,a l'' Agent.